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Zorvino Vineyards — This charming, rustic winery offers a taste of Tuscany in the midst of the rural New Hampshire countryside.

Wentworth by the Sea — Experience the majestic grandeur of this historic seacoast hotel, offering a lavish escape to the time of the Gilded Age.

Long Hill Orchard — Local residents support the buy local movement by investing in sustainably harvested crops.

Making a House into a Home — An interior designer shares her journey of personal discovery.

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Around Town In New England S outhern New Hampshire/ Northern Massachusetts Edition The Charm of Tuscany Nestled in the midst of rural New Hampshire, this enchanting winery offers a taste of the Italian countryside.

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Zorvino Vineyards: page 8

What Women Really Talk About: page 12 Home Sweet Home Interior designer Denyne Sanville shares her personal discoveries about turning a house into a home.

Women in Business: page 15 Deb Chiaravalloti — Anna Jaques Hospital This dynamic PR executive engages the community by making health and wellness education interactive, enlightening and fun.

Also featured: Anya Downing of Engage Marketing and Design and Jacqueline Hudkins of Hudkins Law, PLLC.

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Timeless Splendor: page 20 Wentworth by the Sea Hotel and Spa Experience the majestic grandeur of this historic seacoast hotel, offering a lavish escape to the time of the Gilded Age.

Discovered Around Town: page 26 Great Finds and Unique Products From cookbooks and coffee to baubles and beauty products, we select some of our favorite products from local businesses.

Charity Spotlight: page 30 Lazarus House Ministries This Lawrence, Mass. based organization helps empower individuals and families by helping them work toward their goals of a strong, independent future.

People Who Love What They Do: page 36 Could It Be Contagious?

Six people from area communities share the joy of their work with us.

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Garden Party: page 40 Long Hill Orchard’s Community Supported Agriculture Program The buy local movement is alive and well in the West Newbury community, where area residents support this organic farm and its sustainable harvests each season.

Also in This Issue:

Pediatric Dentistry of Salem – A labor of love from Salem, NH to the mountains of Peru. Page 34 Plum Island Coffee Roasters – Find out why the locals love this tucked-away café in Newburyport. Page 38 Restaurant Review: Wild Bites – Taste the flavors of Northern Italy in this cozy North Shore eatery. Page 45

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Contributing Writers Alyson Aiello Michelle Xiarhos Curran Anna Frankenfield Ulrika G. Gerth Jill Oestreicher Gross Jennifer Karin Jeremy Kirkpatrick Lisa Markowski Denyne Sanville Diane Wasilisian

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“Often, it’s the unexpected connections we make that turn out to be the most rewarding.”

From the Editor, Jill Prince Kimmins

B

ack in February when I first met

in the towns where we live. Whether it’s

Adams if mint was among the herbs grown

Around Town’s publisher Liz Souza, who

a homey local café – a favorite hideout of

at her farm, she dashed right over to clip

was still in the early stages of planning her

several of our contributors – where

some ripe green sprigs from the plant on

new magazine, I had no idea that it was

the friendly conversation flows with the

her own front porch. That night, I had the

the beginning of something so wonderful.

brew of the day (see Plum Island Coffee

best iced tea I’ve ever tasted.

While I was intrigued by the opportunity

Roasters, page 38) or a winery in my neck

to write for a new community magazine, I

of the woods where you’re always invited

shorter days upon us, it’s also the season

never would have guessed that three short

to drop by for a tasting (see Zorvino

of cozy afternoons spent reconnecting with

months later I would be surrounded by

Vineyards, page 8), it’s the places we gather

family and friends – a perfect time for a

Liz’s family, friends and supporters, raising

to unwind that make our communities truly

day trip, or a romantic getaway up to

a glass in celebration in front of the roaring

feel like home.

Wentworth by the Sea (see Timeless

fire at Tuscan Kitchen on the magical evening of the publication’s launch party.

Often, it’s the unexpected connections

With fall’s cooler temperatures and

Splendor, page 20). I can think of no better

we make that turn out to be the most

way to spend a chilly Saturday than in front

rewarding. Reaching out to others in

of the fire with a wonderful coffee drink in

planning the fall issue, there was one

need is an essential part of helping the com-

their Roosevelt Lounge.

underlying theme that kept turning up

munity, so that’s why we were so inspired

everywhere we looked. From chance

by the work of Lazarus House (see Charity

winter morning in Newburyport when I

encounters at the library book club to

Spotlight, page 30). The breezy summer

first saw the initial plans for a new commu-

impromptu first meetings at a favorite

afternoon I spent learning about the com-

nity magazine over a bagel and a hot cup of

coffee shop, the idea of community and

munity supported agriculture program at

tea at Riverside Café (see our story on page

discovering unexpected connections

Long Hill Orchard (see Garden Party, page

46), but I’m so very glad it did.

presented itself at every turn, inspiring us

40) was an enriching experience for me, in

to share the stories about the special places

more ways than one. When I asked Cindy

Over the past few months, as we were

A lot has happened since that clear

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– Jill Prince Kimmins, Editor

Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011 • page 5

Around Town In New England Contributors Alyson Aiello

Adrien Bisson

Writer

Photographer

Alyson Aiello lives, runs and writes in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Her writing, she says, is always inspired by the people she meets. In this issue, Alyson introduces you to two New Hampshire business owners who embody dedication, passion and hard work: Jim Zanello, owner of Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown, and Attorney Jackie Hudkins of Hudkins Law in Windham. “Once you have the chance to sit down and share time with entrepreneurs like Jim and Jackie, you see very clearly why their businesses have been so successful, and how their personalities and values shine in even the smallest details of their operations.”

Adrien ia a people photographer. He creates environmental portraits and studio photography for editorial, corporate and other commercial clients.

He can think of no more interesting subject matter than people. No two people are alike. And no one person will look exactly the same on different days or in different settings. That is what makes his work so interesting and exciting. Each day, Adrien looks forward to his next opportunity to work with someone new, painting them with light, drawing them out, and capturing forever what makes them unique and special.

Jess Gatley

Ulrika G. Gerth

Photographer

Writer

Shooting for his second issue of Around Town, the fall stories took Jess everywhere from the fields of the community agriculture program in West Newbury to the sprawling grapevines at Sandown’s 80-acre vineyard. He also got the opportunity to spend some time by the shore for this issue, capturing the scenic views of a majestic seacoast hotel at nightfall, and the hometown charm of a riverfront coffee shop, the Plum Island Coffee Roasters, along the way.

Jennifer Karin Writer Writing about this issue’s “Discovered Around Town” section, Jennifer Karin, an award-winning columnist and author, felt the need for some immediate retail therapy.

“New England is a veritable flea market,” says Karin. “Malls don’t compare to the unique finds at our seacoast boutiques and main street shops.” When Karin wasn’t out shopping, she enjoyed interviewing Deborah Chiaravalloti, vice president at Anna Jaques Hospital, for the “Women In Business” section. “Her positive energy is infectious,” adds Karin.

Jennifer Karin lives in Newburyport, MA, with her husband and three sons. A professional writer for over 25 years, her byline has appeared in many national and regional publications. She is the author of five books, and has received numerous awards for her humor writing.

“I was very impressed by the scope of services that the Lazarus House provides to those in need,” says reporter Ulrika G. Gerth, who wrote about the faith-based organization and its fundraising event, Hike for Hope, for this issue of Around Town in New England.

Gerth, who also featured the Plum Island Coffee Roasters, says, “There’s a special atmosphere and the view of the Merrimack River is unbeatable.”

Michelle Xiarhos Curran Writer Michelle Xiarhos Curran never considered herself an expert on food until she realized that a love of eating and an appreciation of not having to cook dinner herself was all it took to write about it. In this issue, she reviews local eatery, Wild Bites, a small and contemporarily casual Italian restaurant in Amesbury. She also talks to pediatric dentists James Dickerson and Adam Wolff about their labors of love in Salem, NH. A former reporter and editor, Michelle lives in Newburyport with her husband, two sons and a baby girl on the way.

Jill Oestreicher Gross Writer “There are so many amazing women in business in our area,” says reporter Jill Oestreicher Gross, who wrote about Anya Downing of Engage Marketing and Design for this issue of Around Town in New England. “It’s inspiring to hear how people motivate themselves to become successful, and I’m happy to share with our readers how hard people work to get where they want.”

Jill, a native of New York City, graduated from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.

Ulrika, a native of Sweden, graduated from She lives in Newburyport, Mass., with her the University of North Florida with degrees family. Her work has appeared in Newburyport in journalism and international relations. She Magazine, Boston Parents’ Paper, and various national publications. When she’s not writing has worked at a variety of publications in an article or playing with her two children, Sweden and the United States. She lives in Newburyport with her husband and their Jill can be found reading, exercising or drinking coffee. two young daughters.

Lisa Markowski Writer Lisa Markowski has been writing and editing professionally since 1995. In this issue, she brings us the story of a Newburyport eatery located inside a former silver factory in a landmark building steeped in history.

Lisa loves baseball, Scrabble, sea glass, gardening, and photography, especially when her ham of a Labrador retriever is the subject. She has lived in Newburyport for 12 years.

Jennifer Ricci Designer With the first two issues under her belt, Jennifer is continuing to contribute her design skills to ATNE Magazine and is loving every minute of it. She is excited to finish her last year at MassArt and to really start digging into every aspect of the design world. When Jennifer isn’t working away on her layouts, she loves to keep up with her New England sports and spend as much time with her family and friends as she can. “If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” she says.

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Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011 • page 7

Wine in the Country: The Old World Charm and New World Wines of Zorvino Vineyards

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By Alyson Aiello

Sandown has a secret—and it’s a juicy one.

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Did You Know … the name Zorvino was as hand-crafted

as its wine? Jim Zanello created the name from his family’s original Italian surname ZorZanello. He simply merged the dropped “Zor” with the Italian word for wine: Zorvino!

ust beyond the quaint town center, above the gentle twists and turns of Route 121A, lies an old world-style vineyard and winery, set upon 80 acres of beautiful New England countryside. Zorvino Vineyards, established in 2004, has the genuine charm of Tuscany with its lush grounds, bocce courts, flowered hills, gazebo, and, of course, the rustic winery complete with a grand post-and-beam dining room that overlooks rows and rows of lovingly-tended grapevines.

The romance of the vineyard along with the winery’s award-winning wines and gourmet menus have made Zorvino a popular choice for area brides and grooms seeking a destinationwedding experience that feels just as thrilling as if they’d jetted off to Italy. In fact, nearly 120 weddings have taken place at Zorvino this year alone. That’s in addition to the multitude of private luncheons and business soirees, plus special wine dinners and parties hosted by the vineyard.

Owner and operator Jim Zanello admits that the winery and wedding business took him by surprise. Zanello, whose disposition is a unique blend of hard work and whimsy, retired in 2000 after selling his previous business and bought the land at 226 Main Street in Sandown. Initially, he intended to use the land as his personal field of dreams, dabbling in the things he loved at his leisure and enjoying his retirement. But the timing was right for wine in New Hampshire, and what started as a hobby has become a thriving business almost overnight.

In fact, Zanello initially built the hall at Zorvino to house his collection of classic cars (now sold), and his woodworking shop where he still crafts furniture and makes the beams and woodwork used to expand and enhance the interior of the facility (all the lumber for which comes from his land).

The idea for grape-growing came to fruition after a trip he took to Italy with his wife in 2001.

The contented spirit of the people and the easy pace of life there struck a chord in Zanello. He was particularly impressed by the way business owners would close their doors at even the busiest times in order to rejuvenate and spend quality time with their families, he says. Zanello admired the country’s collective passion and respect for the good things of life, including wine – and he wanted to build a little piece of that world for himself in New Hampshire.

Fortunately for New Englanders, he opted to share that world with the public. Today, Zanello, along with Wine Director Tom Zack, and a dedicated staff, including his daughter Amy Zanello who serves as winery manager, has been so successful growing grapes in the cold New England soil that he and his crew can blend their own Zorvino grapes with varietals from notable winemaking regions such as continued on next page

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Chile, Tuscany and Northern California and produce enough wine to fill their own shop’s shelves, as well as those at Shaw’s supermarkets, Market Basket stores, and Hannaford locations throughout the state, along with a number of gourmet shops and restaurants—6,000 cases a year to be exact.

Zorvino produces a variety of wines including reds and whites, but its most popular blends have been fruit wines, which range from cranberry to pomegranate and even pumpkin. Their best-seller is the Zorvino Fragole Z, a light and refreshing strawberry blend whose name means “strawberry” in Italian.

Last year was the first year the vineyard produced pumpkin wine, which has become a surprise hit. The Zorvino team chose to incorporate other fall spice flavors with the pumpkin to create a dessert wine that has the perfect balance of sweet and sumptuous.

Wine Director Zack, who joined the Zorvino team in 2006, says it’s Zanello’s progressive attitude toward wine and business that drives the team. The wedding business is booming, and in the off-season the team can have some fun hosting wine dinners and theme parties that help bring the community together.

Zack attributes the New Hampshire wine renaissance to the availability of hybrid grape varietals that grow well in the region. “Cold-climate hybrids can get down to 20 below and yet still produce great wine,” he says.

He’s excited about the future. “It takes four years to grow the grapes, and we have a lot of experimentation going on.

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We have great grapes in the ground that are coming up now,” he says. “Lots of good things are happening.”

Zanello considers himself along for the ride—the perfect old world outlook. The success of Zorvino allows him to continue to create that world.

“I want people to be able to come here, experience the vineyard, taste some wine – maybe take a bottle out to the bocce court and enjoy themselves,” Zanello says.

When asked how he spends his days of “retirement,” he laughs. “There’s always something to do,” he says. But what he most enjoys is spending time with people. With the woodshop and winery almost seamlessly connected to the tasting room and retail shop, he can pop over and visit with guests at any moment, share a glass of wine and tell a good story.

Zorvino Vineyards is open for complimentary wine tastings daily from noon to 5:00 p.m. in the retail shop, where visitors can also purchase wine. Private tastings are offered by appointment. Check their online calendar for special events, like the Jingle Ball happening December 11.

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Zorvino Vineyards & Winery, 226 Main Street, Sandown, NH (603) 887-8463 • www.zorvino.com

A Sparkling Evening on December 8 Hosting a group of 100 guests, the annual Sparkling Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Event is a famous winter tradition at Zorvino. This special evening, which sells out every year, is an event not to be missed. Please visit the website for details on the event.

Friends of Kevin: Featured Members

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n our first issue, we introduced you to Kevin Willett, the founder of Friends of

Kevin, a networking organization which aims to unite companies, organizations and individuals in the Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire communities. Friends of Kevin members include artists and entrepreneurs, professionals from all trades and industries, and people active in non-profit organizations and charitable efforts. Each Monday from 11am to 1pm, Kevin interviews members of this unique friendworking group on Nashua’s WSMN – 1590 AM to bring awareness to their business, organization or cause. In that spirit, we highlight three Friends of Kevin members in this feature. a

Leigh Zancewicz

Tami M. Dristiliaris

Michele Gorham

No job is too big or too small for Straight Shooters. Leigh Zancewicz started the fully licensed and fully insured general contracting business with a friend from elementary school, Sean MacAdie. Ten years later, the Acton, Mass.-based Straight Shooters General Contracting team is known throughout Middlesex County and the Greater Boston Area for its high-quality work.

Take a look at the company’s portfolio and you’ll find anything from advanced carpentry, and exterior and interior painting to power washing, basement waterproofing and water removal.

Whether you’ve decided to add on to your home or need someone to rake your roof this fall, the Straight Shooters team will get the job done – while putting your needs first.

Combine the experience of raising four children with 28 years as a nurse, and you’ve got the recipe for the successful legal career of Tami M. Dristiliaris.

A full-time lawyer and part-time nurse, she always puts her motto of “serving all clients with care and compassion” to work. Her law practice in downtown Dracut, Mass., is like an extension of herself – comfortable and easily accessible. Give Dristiliaris a call after-hours or on weekends, and she will pick up.

The Law Offices of Tami M. Dristiliaris focus on personal injury, mental health, estate planning, family law, and mediation. And if the case goes to court, Dristiliaris knows how to get her point across.

Michele Gorham of Cookie Central in North Andover, Mass. can’t think of a better cause: helping hungry children.

Since Gorham began fundraising for Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale three years ago, her business has become a catalyst for fundraising.

This year, she is hosting eight events and five online promotions to raise money for the most vulnerable children of all.

It all started one day when she ran out of sugar and discovered an ad for the anti child-hunger campaign on the side of the Domino’s Sugar package.

Additional information about Cookie Central’s Great American Bake Sale campaign can be found at

For more information, visit straightshootersgc.com, call 978-844-1975 or search Straight Shooters General Contracting on facebook.

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For more information on the Friends of Kevin or to sign up for an event, visit friendsofkevin.com or connect with Friends of Kevin on facebook and twitter. www.facebook.com/friendsofkevin Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011 • page 11

What Women Really Talk About

and it’s not always about shoes

Making a House into a Home

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t’s been 15 years since my husband and I moved into our first home. Like so many other young couples at the time, we had so many hopes and dreams for our new place but very little time or resources to make those dreams happen. I could have never imagined at the time how beautiful it would turn out, what a soulful space it would become for me and my family, and the amazing personal journey I would undertake to get here.

In 1996 I was a young mom with one small child and another one on the way; when I wasn’t working part time at my design business I was at home with my son while my husband worked at his high tech job. Our new home was a vintage 70’s throwback – dark & outdated – NOT a representation of who I was or the person I wanted to become. My life was chaotic, my self esteem was low and my home environment was not feeding my soul. Day after day I spent time in a home that was draining my energy; I felt trapped and was desperate to make a change, any change that would make me feel good. I knew I didn’t have a lot of time or money but I needed to do something!

One day while my son was napping I took a walk around each room in my home and began to daydream, to ask myself questions: What do I really like about the space? What don’t I like? What colors can I imagine in here that would make me feel good? How do I want this space to function? What is my intention for this room? What particular items in this room make me happy? How does this room really make me feel?

by Denyne Sanville, Denyne Designs

I had to shut off my designer mind, the one that was telling me the room should look or function a certain way, and really got in touch with how I felt deep down – what my soul was yearning for this space to be like. I knew from experience that I didn’t want my home to look like a magazine or a trophy home; one that looks great but not a space you can truly “live in” – being a designer I had seen that mistake made too many times before. I wanted my home to be a space where my boys could be boys – play and be messy without me totally freaking out that they were trashing a $3000 sofa or rug – but I also wanted it to be a space that reflected my love for art and my husband’s love for sports: a space where we could entertain family and friends in style.

Taking the time to figure this all out was not only the first step in beginning to make our house a home but it was also an exercise in learning how to take some time for me – something I didn’t do very much of in those days. Little did I know that by allowing myself to take the time to really think about how I wanted my home to look, function and feel, I was starting down a road to great personal growth. It made me realize that what is important to me matters, and this new sense of awareness had a profound effect on my overall wellbeing. I knew right then and there that I would use my home as a laboratory, an experiment so

to speak, in creating an environment that would feed my soul and make my spirits soar.

It’s now 15 years later, and looking back, I’d have to say my little “experiment” was a smashing success.

With the help of my husband, two boys, now teenagers, and one very handy father, we have created a home that is warm, welcoming and one we all love to come home to. The road has been long and at times the journey wasn’t easy, but honestly I wouldn’t have changed a thing. The look of sheer joy on my son’s face when he smashed down the wall to our dining room with a sledge hammer was priceless, and the night we spent talking and laughing while having a picnic on the living room floor when our kitchen was being remodeled is a night I’ll never forget.

Today our home is a colorful one filled with special things that have meaning and fond memories for all of us. For each family member it is a sanctuary, a space that reflects our individuality and very different personalities. To me it is a little piece of heaven.

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Denyne Sanville is the owner of Denyne Designs. As a certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, certified Feng Shui Practitioner and allied member of the Interior Design Society, she brings a holistic approach to interior design and remodeling. For more information visit www.denynedesigns.com or call (978) 846-3046.

“an environment that would feed my soul and make my spirits soar”.

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Creating and Preserving Wealth

Women in Business

By Jennifer Karin

Building Community for a Community Hospital

D Deb Chiaravalloti vice president of public relations and marketing, Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport, MA www.ajh.org

“I want your first experience with Anna Jaques to be friendly, fun, informative, and reassuring, so in the event of an emergency, or a routine mammogram, or the birth of your first child, you already know us.” Deb Chiaravalloti

eborah Chiaravalloti’s most profound hospital experience before joining Anna Jaques is one she wishes no parent would have to experience: on a freezing February morning in 2002, her son Anthony hit black ice and wrapped his Jeep Grand Cherokee around a tree, hoping to avoid an oncoming car. Chiaravalloti and her husband Frank listened to the emergency vehicles scream past their home, thinking that Anthony had already arrived in time for his wrestling tournament at Triton High School. Within minutes, they received a call from the Newbury Police, and in a blur of time and space, Chiaravalloti was soon navigating the unfamiliar landscape of a Boston hospital, where Anthony had been airlifted.

Anthony survived, but the event became a permanent marker in the Chiaravalloti family timeline.

So in 2005, when Chiaravalloti was offered the opportunity to head public relations and marketing at Anna Jaques Hospital, a 123-bed community hospital located in the seacoast town of Newburyport, Mass., her mission was clear: know your hospital before you need your hospital.

“I want your first experience with Anna Jaques to be friendly, fun, informative, and reassuring, so in the event of an emergency, or a routine mammogram, or the birth of your first child, you already know us. You already know that you will receive your care in a friendly, caring hospital where your friends and neighbors work,” she explains. continued on next page

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To achieve this goal, Chiaravalloti began with the basics: create a well organized website with helpful information, and photos of staff members. From there, she developed award-winning advertising campaigns highlighting the expertise and achievements of the hospital, as well as a quarterly magazine, and community events to engage citizens from age 2 to 100.

“When I started at Anna Jaques, people in the community didn’t know we had the top wound clinic in the country, or primary stroke services, or highly qualified, deeply experienced nurses and physicians.”

Having great things to talk about was never the challenge, however. According to Chiaravalloti, the challenge was talking about all the great things at the hospital in a way that people would listen – a challenge in healthcare.

“Mention heart disease, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and people’s eyes glaze over. Mention having a women’s night out, with gourmet cooking demonstrations and relaxing yoga techniques, then you have people engaged; they will attend the event, and then we deliver the health information they need,” she adds.

Many of Anna Jaques’ most successful communications programs include having fun, part and parcel of Chiaravalloti’s mission for people to connect to the hospital in a positive and meaningful way.

In 2006, Chiaravalloti created the Circle of Fire menopause support group, complete with circles of drummers, flame-shaped tiaras, and personal fans for attendees.

“Incorporate what you love into the job, no matter the job.

You will be more successful, and you will be more fulfilled.”

Wo Launched in 2010, Just Right Kids teaches pre-school children about portion control and nutrition through toy foods, family activity sheets, and “eat a rainbow” placemats.

The Heart & Sole High Heel Dash, now a yearly event, challenges men and women to a 50-yard dash in high heels, all in support of heart disease awareness and prevention.

Her hard work and creativity have paid off. Chiaravalloti has won numerous awards from the New England Society for Healthcare Communications, often beating the nationally recognized Boston hospitals. She was promoted to vice president in 2006, joining the senior management team headed by Delia O’Connor, president and CEO. Chiaravalloti is the first AJH public relations executive to be named to senior management.

She is also highly respected by her peers throughout the area. “There are many people in the greater Newburyport area that are involved and committed to the community, but there is one standout in the public relations and community involvement area – and that is Deb Chiaravalloti. From working with our Chamber on community outreach efforts to her unique ideas and programs with the Rotary Club of Newburyport on a childhood immunization program to her weekly radio show on WNBP that is informative and fun – she is the embodiment of a ‘go to’ person in our community,” says Ann Ormond, president of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.

Now, Chiaravalloti works hard to transfer her wisdom to the next generation of business leaders. Every year, she addresses graduate students studying healthcare marketing and administration at Suffolk University. Her primary message? “Incorporate what you love into the job, no matter the job. You will be more successful, and you will be more fulfilled.”

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men in Business

By Jill Oestreicher Gross

Women in Business

An Engaging Entrepreneur Anya Downing

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nya Downing is no stranger to the professional

world of marketing and design, but in the last year she has taken her career in a new direction and she couldn’t be happier.

Her company, Engage Marketing and Design, provides marketing expertise across a variety of mediums, but sees Internet branding as “the next frontier in communications.”

“Social media is really big,” says Downing, referring

“I love working with multi-talented people. They can have 50,000 frames up at one time and still know what’s going on.”

to the world of social media, including Facebook, Twitter and other social networks to help generate interest in a product or topic. “We’re exposing an untapped market in our approach since social is about engagement, hence

– Anya Downing, Engage Marketing and Design

‘Engage Marketing,’” she explains.

The Georgetown, Massachusetts mother of three boys has close to 20 years of experience in the marketing arena for firms such as First Brands Corporation in Danbury, Connecticut, manufacturer of Glad and Glad-Lock. Her interest in using social media technology to advance her clients reflects her cutting edge approach to marketing.

“My perspective on using social is as a branding vehicle that builds valued relationships with your communication,” Downing says. “Engage is creating new methods of increasing the spectrum for that communication with the brand influence always as the foundation.” She applies a three-tiered approach to design each client’s marketing direction, beginning with a proprietary strategy which she uses to gather information about the company’s past marketing initiatives, present identity and future goals from the company’s executives. “I want the brand to build a legacy,” she says. “I love the idea that people buy things because of total brand loyalty.”

Downing works with more than a dozen designers, developers and content editors locally and throughout the United States, customizing each client’s needs with the appropriate team. “People tell me they like my energy,” says Downing. “People tell me I provide fuel for their business.”

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“I love it here,” Hudkins says. “I feel like we are right in the heart of the community.”

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A Real Passion for Real Estate Law

By Alyson Aiello

Jacqueline Hudkins, Hudkins Law PLLC

ive years ago, Real Estate Attorney Jacqueline Hudkins set off on her own to launch Hudkins Law PLLC. She had one client file in hand, and was working out of her Windham home. The New Hampshire native recalls sitting in a continuing legal education course at the time and meeting a fellow real estate attorney who said he handled 100 closings per year. Hudkins could hardly imagine that level of success – but that did not stop her from striving for it. She worked diligently to grow her clientele and to provide consistently excellent service.

Today, her firm handles 500 closings per year. The full-service real estate firm – dealing in closings, estate planning and bankruptcy matters for clients in New Hampshire and Massachusetts—now staffs three attorneys and three paralegals, and services high-profile clients like Sovereign Bank. To celebrate the enormous success of the first five years, Hudkins recently expanded the firm’s offices, which are located at The Commons in Windham.

“I love it here,” she says. “I feel like we are right in the heart of the community.”

And they truly are – her office window overlooks Route 111, the main street in town. “It’s my window on Windham,” she says with a warm and genuine smile.

While the Franklin Pierce Law graduate attributes the firm’s success to her team of “motivated and smart professionals,” whom she continually boasts about, and to the strong support of the community, the true secret might be Hudkins herself.

Her passion for the work remains as strong as the day she opened that first file, and her philosophy on work undoubtedly brings positivity and strength to the team and its clientele.

Her philosophy grew out of a desire to align her career values with her personal values. In 2004, she had returned to New Hampshire after having worked in the area of intellectual property law in Manhattan, and she was about to marry her nowhusband, Jeff. She decided she wanted to do work that reflected her spirit – positive work that helped people. For her, that meant practicing in a non-adversarial area of law.

“In litigation, you’re always strategizing to undercut the other side – training yourself to constantly think that way really shapes your mind and your personality,” she says. “This was not the type of life I wanted as we planned to start a family.”

With real estate law, she knew she’d be helping families buy their dream homes or refinance their homes to put themselves in a better financial position, she says. The commercial work would be equally rewarding – being part of an entrepreneur’s first step toward launching a new business, and

a new chapter of life. “I call it ‘good karma’ law,” Hudkins says.

And it’s this good karma philosophy that has come back to Hudkins in so many ways. In addition to her successful work as an attorney and business owner, she is the proud mother of two children, Roxie, 4, and Magnum, 2. Her family values help her appreciate the work she does even more.

“We take every case to heart,” she says.

“We view our work as much, much more than simply assisting in a financial transaction. We acknowledge and respect the fact that we are dealing with someone’s home — that holds such magnitude.”

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Timeless Splendor

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ust after eight o’clock on a bright, clear evening, a celebration is in full swing. The sounds of voices tumbling over with laughter mingle with the rich clamor of blaring brass horns and the lively tinkling of jazz piano. Candlelight sparkles in the mirrors and dances off the windows of the grand ballroom amidst the merry clinking of glasses raised together in unison. Distinctively dressed gentlemen and women in long, flowing gowns glide harmoniously across the dance floor as the orchestra picks up the tempo. Outside, the majestic hotel gleams bright in the moonlight, as the sounds of the festivities drift out into the cool sapphire night. On this summer evening in 2011 – more than 135 years after the grand hotel first opened its doors – Wentworth by the Sea continues to cast its enchanting spell.

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Wentworth by theSea

by Jill Prince Kimmins

The last surviving grand hotel on the Seacoast, Wentworth by the Sea owes much of its longevity to its ability to re-capture the grandeur of the Gilded Age while appealing to modern sensibilities.

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Latitudes Waterfront Restaurant Offering casual fare with a creative twist, Latitudes serves lunch and dinner in a charming and refined nautical setting at the Wentworth marina. Guests can choose from signature creations such as the Little Harbor bacon crusted shrimp, pulled pork or lobster BLT sliders, and the house Bellini, a tempting blend of Prosecco and passion fruit, while enjoying the stunning harbor views.

Since the very beginning, this magnificent property on the island of New Castle, New Hampshire’s smallest town, has been synonymous with elegant seaside grandeur, luxurious accommodations, and impeccable service. Established in 1874, the Hotel Wentworth was an extravagant summertime retreat for the wealthy during the Gilded Age, the economic boom following the Industrial Revolution. Late nineteenth century guests of the Wentworth arrived at the hotel’s legendary front portico by stagecoach, their steamer trunks piled high in anticipation of a relaxing season in the invigorating sea air. As word of the sparkling hotel on the Seacoast spread, Wentworth drew a steady clientele of seasonal guests from all over the country, and celebrities, politicians and other luminaries were seen in its grand ballroom and dining rooms.

In the twentieth century, entertainment and recreation were elevated to an art form at the Wentworth, where the legendary Duke Ellington performed live and the hotel’s famous masquerade balls became an institution. The hotel’s onsite marina at Little Harbor and the neighboring Piscataqua River offered world-class sailing and boating, and the sprawling green lawns provided the perfect setting for afternoons of croquet and golf. Wentworth’s guests received personal instruction from renowned tennis and golf pros, as well as an Olympic swimmer, and female guests learned the finer points of marksmanship from the famous sharpshooter herself, Annie Oakley. page 22 • Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011

Throughout the years, presidents, dignitaries, political candidates – even royalty including a dashing young Prince Charles – have graced the halls of the Wentworth. The biggest moment in the hotel’s political history, and one of its greatest milestones, occurred in 1905, the year of the Portsmouth Treaty during the Russo-Japanese war. From his summer residence in New York, President Teddy Roosevelt orchestrated negotiations that took place at the Portsmouth Naval Yard and arranged to have both parties housed at the nearby Wentworth for the duration, a courtesy which the hotel graciously provided gratis. Although originally relegated to separate quarters of the hotel, the two sides came to an agreement, and the President won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

Over the decades, as the hotel’s reputation and notoriety grew, so did its square footage – by the thousands. In Wentworth by the Sea: The Life and Times of a Grand Hotel, local editor and historian J. Dennis Robinson chronicles the history and growth of the illustrious hotel in amazing detail, citing the many expansions and additions which enabled the hotel to house 500 guests at its peak.

In the late 1990s, after over a century of exposure to the salt air and the ravages of time, the weathered wooden structure underwent an extensive several year renovation, which preserved as many features of the hotel’s original architecture as possible, including the three late 19th century mansard roofed towers which give the iconic Wentworth façade its distinct Victorian charm. Today, the 161room hotel’s front door remains, as does the grand ballroom stage, restored to its former glory, among other hand-carved mantels and mouldings.

The last surviving grand hotel on the Seacoast, Wentworth by the Sea owes much of its longevity

The Spa at the Wentworth Offering the ultimate in sophisticated luxury and indulgence, the famous Wentworth spa was newly expanded in Spring 2011, with additional treatment rooms, two lounge areas and a newly designed check-in area. Inside the luxuriously appointed locker room, spacious marble showers, rich cherry lockers, heated ceramic floors and soft, luxe robes await spa guests, who are then escorted to the relaxation room. This calming oasis, with plush seating, soft lighting, and a selection of fresh infused waters, teas and light refreshments, is a tranquil spot to unwind with a book or quiet conversation before a treatment. The Enrich Hydrating Scrub, one of the premier signature treatments offered by the spa’s expert staff, is a blissful 75-minute body renewal experience that combines a coffee and sea salt exfoliation with a stressrelieving oil massage to leave skin feeling soft, pristine, and renewed. Specially designed for male guests, the Sea Escape gentleman’s facial incorporates natural marine-based elements to energize and refresh.

Roosevelt’s Lounge With rich wood paneling warmed by the soft glow of brass sconces, forest green wallpaper, and a wood-burning fireplace, this cozy lounge off the lobby evokes the timeless feel of a gentlemen’s club, named in honor of the legendary President who won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

The perfect spot to enjoy one of Wentworth’s small plates, or signature cocktails, like the Orange Milano, a mocha-Grand Marnier after-dinner delight, the lounge often features live music including soft jazz – an ideal backdrop to a relaxing afternoon or evening of conversation.

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Did You Know?

• T he hotel was named for Royal Governor Benning Wentworth, who served the colony of New Hampshire over 100 years earlier.

• Ulysses S. Grant was President in 1874, the year the hotel opened.

• The Wentworth was built before the time of electric lights.

• There were 38 states the year the hotel opened its doors.

• New Castle was originally known as Great Island.

• The Wentworth is home to the six-week Winter Wine Festival each year.

• Both the lounge and restaurants offer a great selection of wines by the glass, from domestic California chardonnay to Spanish tempranillo.

• You can see the Wentworth from Portsmouth Harbor aboard the Isles of Shoals Steamship Company’s Point-to-Point Fall Foliage Tour.

• The hotel offers a New Hampshire resident’s rate for some of its select packages. to its ability to re-capture the grandeur of the Gilded Age while appealing to modern sensibilities. Its pristine coastal setting, with acres of lush, meticulously tended gardens and magnificent ocean views gives the property a timeless mystique that continues to make it a favorite choice for weddings, seasonal parties, corporate functions and other events throughout the year.

The hotel’s celebrated Bubbles and Jazz champagne brunch, served on Sunday in the opulent grand ballroom, continues to receive perpetual accolades for its festive, stately elegance and expansive offering of award-winning delights, many of which are cooked to order.

Wentworth’s world-class culinary staff is led by Executive Chef Daniel Dumont, who has worked and trained in some of the country’s most elite kitchens, including the prestigious Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, the Ritz-Carlton Boston, and The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. On any given evening in the Wentworth dining room, dinner guests may be presented with a delectable amuse-bouche, a flavorful bite-sized offering designed to invigorate the palate – from savory grilled chorizo sausage topped with lemon dill yogurt and a fried chick pea to a sampling of North Atlantic mussels served in porcelain tapas spoons – whatever sparks the chef’s imagination that evening. The meal continues with an equally impressive selection of appetizers, including the crispy chicken spring roll, a blissfully flavored and beautifully presented combination of kimchi and shaved vegetable slaw sprinkled with citrus ponzu.

Entrees are prepared with a creative, seasonal flair, from the

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roast pork with grilled peaches to the sumptuous beef tenderloin topped with a fresh diced tomato and cucumber relish. The dining room’s French doors offer expansive views of the horizon, opening onto a patio where guests can dine in the warmer months. Lavish oil paintings of flowering gardens in bloom accent the walls, set off by columns and millwork in the same soft cream that graces the hotel’s hallways. The room’s most romantic spot is the cozy semi-circular banquette, a wonderful setting for engagements, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

...Its pristine coastal setting, with acres of lush, meticulously tended gardens and magnificent ocean views gives the property a timeless mystique...

Above it all, the domed frescoed ceiling – an ethereal vision of cherubs encircled with lush green laurel garlands in a soft blue sky – is the room’s crowning glory. The original ceiling of what was once the hotel parlor, it remains beautifully preserved, a priceless treasure from another moment in time.

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Our contributing editors love nothing more than to report back on great finds in New England. Each issue, we profile the best of their discoveries, from gooey desserts to gorgeous jewelry, and all the unique gift items in between. Do you have a favorite New England-based product? Email us at info@atnemagazine.com.

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What do a popover pancake, tomato soup with cognac, and seafood risotto have in common? The recipes appear in the new Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association’s cookbook, Hospitality. All proceeds benefit Anna Jaques Hospital. Bon Appetit!

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Megan Hoey is the artisan at The Delicate Elephant, providing beautiful custom-designed jewelry, handcrafted from only the finest materials, like Swarovski crystals coupled with sterling silver, 22K filled and vermeil gold findings, and stunning hand-made glass beads.

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Design a Social Media Strategy to Help Your Business

By Diane Wasilisian

s a small business owner, you know the importance of having a Facebook page or Twitter account to share information with your existing customers. By knowing how to make the most of these communication tools, you can tap into a whole new segment of potential customers, and continue to build relationships with the ones you already have. Here are some suggestions on how to make social media work for you and your business.

Think one step ahead.

Delivering fresh content daily, or several times a week, is key to getting your customers and followers coming back. Set aside some time each week to plan out your topics you will be posting, so your content is relevant, interesting and timely.

Being there is the best way to build trust.

It might sound simple, but monitoring your account often for new user comments and other activity is one of the best ways to engage your customers and potential customers. Many businesses miss key opportunities to join in on a dialogue if they only log in once or twice a week, instead of daily or throughout the day. Posting new content is important, but letting your audience know you are there and listening and responding to their questions and concerns is key to building that trust factor that over time will help to grow your business. This includes reacting promptly to those inevitable negative or uninformed comments with a thoughtful and polite response which could be seen by anyone who visits your page. Once you earn your audience’s trust, they will want to share your page or insight with others and even be more apt to purchase your products or services.

Turn followers into fans with a simple incentive offer.

Anyone can visit your Facebook page, even people who are not officially your followers. Why not create a simple landing page that offers these visitors something, such as a discount, consultation, or free eBook, if they click “Like”? You’ll not only be getting new followers, but you’re giving them a feel of the value you have to offer, which is an excellent way to build your reputation.

Try to avoid duplication.

Chances are a good cross-section of your fans will follow you on more than one forum; therefore it’s important not to post identical content on Facebook and Twitter, for example.

Posting the same content across all platforms will get redundant for your audience, and you may run the risk of losing them if it seems like no new information is being offered.

Know your channels.

Remember that each platform has different formats, and ultimately different goals. Where Twitter’s 140-character messages are often intended to get the coveted “retweet” (shared by your followers with their own contacts) or to broadcast blog entries, Facebook is designed more to engage in a conversation with others, such as prospects and consumers, about content that is relevant to growing their business. It’s fine to give promotional updates, but you’ll be amazed how an occasional poll or simple question about your followers’ current needs will get people talking. LinkedIn, which business owners also use, is great for making professional contacts or engaging in groups that provide useful tips and links relevant to your business or industry. Social media offers the unique opportunity to help your customers to get to know you and your company on a comfortable, informal level, and with a few basic strategies, it can be a wonderful way to watch your small business grow.

Diane Wasilisian is the President and Founder of DesignDotCom Inc and The Social Expert, LLC. For more information about her consulting services, please contact: www.thesocialexpert.com 603-893-2859 dwasilisian@designdotcom.net Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011 • page 29

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Entertainment: BBQ lunch, live music, dancers, Velcro wall, ATV rides, face painting, and much more.

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The Impact of a Donation • $ 2,000 funds a two-month work preparation internship to gain essential on-the-job training • $ 1,000 subsidizes budgeting, financial literacy and life skills workshops for 20 guests • $ 750 finances advocacy and case management services for a family for two months • $ 500 supports one guest to become a Certified Nursing Assistant by providing a scholarship, uniform, books, test and license fees • $ 250 funds a workshop series for 10 teenagers to increase self esteem and build leadership skills

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first time, they stand in the middle of the room crying,”

90 percent

says Hazel Navarro, coordinator and social worker at

of the Capernaum

so nice is for them.”

Place annual

Ministries, Inc., a faith-based organization in Lawrence

budget.

whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty by

the Capernaum Place. “They can’t believe something The Capernaum Place is run by the Lazarus House

providing an array of services such as emergency, transitional and HIV/AIDS housing, clothes, food, education, and work preparation.

The Lazarus

The need is greater than ever. At one of the organization’s key fundraising events this year, the

By Ulrika G. Gerth

How You Can Help

There are a number of ways you can donate to Lazarus House Ministries. Their many services exist because of the generosity of many like you.

Financial Gifts & Sponsorships You can make a secure donation online, donate securities, sponsor a fundraising event, create a memorial or tribute gift, set up a monthly donation, or make arrangements for planned giving. You may also choose to Sponsor-a-Meal for one of their guests, or even Sponsor-a-Guest in their emergency shelter, HIV/AIDS houses, or transitional housing program.

In-Kind Contributions Another way to help is to contribute food, clothing, and household items for the families and individuals in the Lazarus House Ministries’ community. Donating much needed food items for their Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry are wonderful ways to directly help those in need, for example.

Consider donating gently used clothing and household items to one of their three thrift shops as well.

House social

12th Annual Hike for Hope on Sunday, October 2,

workers provide

Betty Desjardins, co-chairperson of the event

Holiday Help

5,599

committee, hopes to set a new record with 2,000

advocacy

of the community is crucial since the event funds nearly

Holidays are a particularly difficult time for individuals and families struggling for basic necessities such as food and shelter. If you would like to help during the holiday season, please consider assembling a Holiday Food Box, or ensuring that a needy family receives holiday gifts via their Project Bethlehem program, or donating Christmas gifts for those living in their shelters.

services a year.

walkers and $300,000 in proceeds. Getting the support the entire annual budget of the Capernaum Place. “It’s not a handout, you’re actually participating in changing somebody’s life,” Desjardins says. “You can put them on a whole different trajectory so they can take care of themselves and take care of their family.”

The Hike for Hope started in 1999 to raise funds to build the Capernaum Place. Finished in 2007, the 20-unit clapboard building offers transitional housing to families and individuals who are highly motivated to turn their lives around. Homeless families who meet the federal definition of poverty are eligible and referred by continued on next page

Volunteer Your Time Donating your time is a wonderful way to help Lazarus House Ministries. They have several volunteer opportunities, both ongoing and short-term. Please contact their Volunteer Coordinator and complete their Volunteer Application to get started. From all at Lazarus House Ministries and all of those they serve, thank you for your generosity!

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It’s not a handout, you’re actually participating in changing somebody’s life.”

Betty Desjardins, Co-chairperson for Hike for Hope state agencies. Residents are then selected after a

Nearly

stringent screening process. a cheery playroom and a community kitchen, up the

80 percent

elevator to a hallway with doors on each side. The

of Lazarus

mailboxes have no names; a third of the residents are

House revenues

Navarro leads the way through the front door, past

victims of domestic violence. She unlocks the door to an empty one-bedroom apartment. The white walls are

come from

spotless, the kitchen opens up to a bright dining area,

fundraising.

and in the bedroom, two beds await the new family.

In one of the apartments lives a couple from Cuba with their autistic son. As a doctor back home, the mother used to earn $30 a month. Showers consisted of cold water from a hole in the wall that had to be plugged to stop the flow. These days, they often say they cannot believe their luck, Navarro says. The father has landed a job as an interpreter and the mother is working toward her M.D. The lease is renewed every six months for up to two years while the families are required to

Volunteers

participate in workshops in

do the

budgeting, self-esteem, nutrition,

equivalent

parenting, and much more. They leave with good credit and a new sense of self worth. Over 90 percent move into their own apartment.

“We’ve been very successful,” Navarro says.

of more

than 29 fulltime staff.

“They’re constantly up for review,” adds Kathie Clark, director of Public Relations and Communications at the Lazarus House. “It’s not an easy place to be, but the success rate speaks for itself.”

The Capernaum Place families will have their own team at the Hike for Hope and will offer their testimonials to the crowd once everyone has completed the 5-mile pledge walk that loops through Andover, Mass., and begins and ends at the campus of Merrimack College.

Founded by Dave McGillivray, race director for the Boston Marathon, the popular hike has evolved into a family-friendly

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fall festival. This year, hikers will as always

As the unemployment rate in Lawrence

be treated to a free barbecue while children

consistently runs twice as high as the state

the Capernaum Place, another stop on

can take their pick among ATV rides, face

average, the recession has created a stagger-

the tour, extol the virtues of the Lazarus

painting, a Velcro wall, and other activities.

ing demand for services. Food Coordinator

House. They talk about receiving their

The event offers the Lazarus House an

Ken Campbell at St. Martha’s Food Pantry

GEDs, securing nursing or medical assistant

opportunity to showcase the scope of its

down the street from the Good Shepherd

certifications, dreams of college degrees,

services. “The Lazarus House doesn’t just

Center predicts the worst is yet to come.

and hopes for their children. “This is the first

deal with any one problem,” Clark says. “It

Every Wednesday, the pantry provides

time someone told me I could do whatever

takes people from the crisis mode and truly

10,000 food items to 700 families. Unlike

I want,” a resident named Marcela writes.

guides them step by step through the journey

many other pantries, the Lazarus House

“They opened the door to my future.”

until they’re no longer in poverty – that’s the

has created a shopping experience; people

piece I don’t think people may know.” Those

are able to pick items off the shelves rather

who want to learn even more can

than being handed a bag. “This is awesome,”

sign up for one of the weekly tours

Campbell says as he shows off the new

of the entire operation – the soup

facility, which opened last year. “They used

kitchen at the Good Shepherd

to have to wait outside. Now they can come

Center, which serves breakfast and

in. It’s very good.”

lunch to 200 people a day; the community day center next door, which offers refuge from the cold in the winter; and the thrift store – there are three total – to which people in need can receive vouchers.

The tour also stops at the Lazarus House emergency shelter, a short drive from the main offices at the Good Shepherd Center. “This is

In a recent newsletter, former residents of

it takes people from the crisis mode and truly guides them step

by step through the journey until they’re no longer in poverty – that’s the piece I don’t think people may know.”

Kathie Clark, Director of Public Relations and Communications

A child raised by a single mother in Lawrence is 91

she enters. “Babies have been born

to grow up in poverty.

a real home and that is also what it is to the guests for up to six months. As a former rooming house, the shelter is equipped to accommodate people whose lives have fallen apart. Everyone needs to be out by 8 a.m. every morning, but their belongings remain next to their beds, whole lives stuffed into plastic bags. In one room, five beds with flowery duvets line up.

A crib sits in the corner. At 5 p.m., the mother who sleeps here returns with her five children under the age of 5.

Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. Lawrence, MA 01842 (978) 689-8575 lazarushouse.org

“The Lazarus House doesn’t just deal with any one problem,

where it all began,” Clark says as here.” The three-story shelter has the feel of

a

percent more likely

A Labor of Love:

Meet Dr. Dickerson & Dr. Wolff of Salem Pediatric Dentistry

W

By Michelle Xiarhos Curran

hether a cavity creeps into the mouth of a 5- or 35-year old, dentistry is dentistry. But it takes a special kind of person to work successfully with pediatric patients, who are often anxious about receiving dental treatment and adamant that they don’t want anything to do with it.

The keys, say Drs. James Dickerson and Adam Wolff, are communication, trust, putting things into terms kids can understand and patience – lots and lots of patience.

“It’s not always about rushing patients in and out the door,” says Dr. Wolff, an Andover resident who’s worked for nine years at Pediatric Dentistry of Salem in Salem, New Hampshire, the Main Street practice Dr. Dickerson opened 21 years ago.

“I love pediatrics,” says Dickerson, who began working with children while in dental school at Tufts University, and continued his studies in pediatric dentistry both there and at Tufts Medical Center, then known as New England Medical Center. While a student, he developed a specialty and love for working with patients with developmental disabilities, who often experience difficulties in finding medical professionals qualified or willing to treat them. Today, approximately 1,000 of his 7,000 regular patients are autistic or have other special needs.

“I really wanted to work with handicapped individuals,” Wolff, a father of two boys, ages 5 and 7, says about his reasons for joining Dickerson’s practice in 2002. “We hit it off pretty much since day one. It was just a good fit overall.” Wolff describes Dickerson as somewhat of a mentor, an accolade Dickerson humbly accepts.

Both Dickerson and Wolff have similar practice philosophies, which include being kind to and gentle with their pint-sized patients. In fact, both doctors say it’s not unusual for them – and other office staff – to take twice as long with a patient who needs extra reassurance.

“You can’t save the world, but you try to help each individual at a time.”

– Dr. Wolff

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“I think everybody here has been fabulous with that,” says Dickerson about his staff, which includes 13 hygienists, dental assistants, and office staff members, most of whom have been with his practice for at least 10 years. Patients say that not even medical emergencies – sometimes in the middle of the night – throw this staff for a loop.

Though dentistry is a serious business, Dickerson and Wolff say that there is a pretty laid-back and relaxed atmosphere in the office. This is apparent upon first setting foot through the door, from the large and comfortable waiting room – complete with a fish-filled aquarium – to the decorated exam rooms with individual themes, including Ocean, Dinosaur, Sports, Rainforest, and Hot Air Balloon motifs. Dickerson, Wolff and their staff have rallied to create an environment that is family-oriented and both interesting and calming for their patients, whom they say they treat as their own children.

“I’ve had kids ask if they can have their birthday parties here,” laughs Dickerson, a Windham, New Hampshire resident and father of four children ranging in ages from 12 to 24 years old.

Both Dickerson and Wolff say that one of the greatest rewards of their jobs is to see how their patients progress through the years, from pre-schoolers to college-bound students. Not only do many of them become less anxious and more confident – an especially rewarding feat for their special needs patients – but some even have gone on to become hygienists or dentists themselves because of their experience at Pediatric Dentistry.

And as if running a successful practice didn’t keep them busy enough, both Dickerson and Wolff also have an impressive list of volunteer commitments they are dedicated to and passionate about.

Dr. Wolff runs New Hampshire’s Special Smiles, a program of the Special Olympics that promotes oral health and provides dental screenings for athletes. He also works with the Salem Children’s Dental Network, which provides screenings and referrals for Salem school children. Dr. Wolff serves as the Treasurer of the New Hampshire Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is a member of several other professional organizations.

In addition to serving as the President of the New Hampshire Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Dickerson also serves on the Board of Directors for Region Ten, Community Support Services and is the state lead for the Head Start Dental Home Initiative.

For the last seven years, he has also volunteered his services with Medical Missions for Children in both Ecuador and Peru, where he has worked with hundreds of pediatric patients, many of

whom walk four or five days to be seen by a doctor. “It’s an extremely rewarding experience,” says Dickerson about his travels.

On this summer’s trip to Peru – where he worked 12-hour days, 12,000 feet up in the mountains – he saw nearly 200 patients, many of whom were in need of cleft palate surgery. He came back feeling physically wiped, but also totally relaxed.

“Each trip becomes just a little more fun,” he says.

The experience has also been life-changing, not only for Dickerson, but for one of his children as well. After the trip, his college-aged daughter – who had the opportunity to work with the incredible medical staff that traveled to Peru – changed her major to nursing immediately upon return. “It totally changed her life,” he recalls.

When asked if he thinks he is spreading himself too thin because of all of his commitments, Dickerson replies with a laugh, “If I wasn’t married to such a remarkable person, I’d be spread all over the road by now.”

For both Dickerson and Wolff, it seems the fruits of their efforts are worth too much to slow down now.

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Pediatric Dentistry of Salem is located at 389 Main Street in Salem, NH. Contact them at 603-893-5266 or pediatricdentistryofsalem.com.

Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011 • page 35

People Who Love I n our spring issue, we introduced you to six wonderful people who are passionate about what they do for a living. While we were planning that feature, there were countless others who volunteered to tell us why they genuinely love coming to work each day. Ever since the column premiered in our debut issue, we’ve been amazed by the number of emails and phone calls we’ve received from people who feel the same way and want to share their own stories.

Could this kind of enthusiasm be contagious? I think it’s possible. When you show your excitement for something that’s rewarding and brings you joy, how can it not affect others? I find that the more I talk about the magazine – especially now that it’s live and I have something to show for it – the more excited the people around me become too.

Getting the opportunity to bask in all this excitement and celebrate your love of what you do is like the icing on the cake!

At the Around Town In New England launch party in May, the energy was simply amazing. The overwhelming support from our advertisers, friends, family, fellow entrepreneurs, and people who were featured in the magazine who came out to toast our debut was unbelievable. The compliments kept coming all evening as guests who had never seen the magazine browsed copies of our first issue. There was such a cheerful, convivial spirit in the Christannah Waters, MD Women’s Health Care, SAGP 978-556-0100 www.ajh.org “I enjoy working with women from their first visit to a gynecologist, through the childbearing years, and beyond. I especially like caring for teenage girls and empowering them to make good choices about their bodies and their health. My goal is to make teens feel welcome in my office. I am there to listen to their concerns and answer their questions. I also enjoy caring for expecting moms and teaching them how to stay active and eat right during their pregnancy.”

room as people who had never met before mingled as friends. All of this on top of seeing something I had dreamed of had finally come to fruition!

The congratulatory emails and phone calls in the following days kept me on a “launch party high” for a few weeks, but soon I began thinking how I could possibly top this debut and keep up that excitement level for our readers. Then I started lining up the next six people to quote in our ‘Love What They Do’ feature.

And sure enough, while the number of respondents was overwhelming, they all seemed to have one thing in common – the infectious feeling of contentment that comes from finding happiness in one’s work.

To me, having a “waiting list” for this feature is pretty incredible – and it’s what keeps it dynamic and exciting. Where else can you talk about yourself and give a plug for your employer or business without cost? Only here. So continue to love what you do, talk about it, and spread the excitement. Your enthusiasm may just inspire someone else to follow their dreams.

If you would like to be considered to be featured in an upcoming People Who Love What They Do column, please contact me. I would love to hear from you.

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Jeanne Uttley AVON Foundation 603-893-4580 or 603-930-0818 avonfoundation.org “I love what I do because… for 11 years I‘ve been helping women of all ages to smile, look and feel good about themselves! I am proud to be a Sales Representative of Avon – a 125 year old successful company that offers ONLY PETA-friendly products, is the largest contributor to the Breast Cancer Foundation and improves the lives of women globally with the AVON Foundation for Women.”

Jeanne is the 2nd Place 2010-2011 Sales Increase & Sales Volume Award Winner for her district. Find Avon brochures at McKinnon’s & Red Barn in the Windham/ Salem, NH area.

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What They Do Could It Be Contagious?

Megan Hoey The Delicate Elephant facebook.com/ TheDelicateElephant Twitter @delicatelephant “Lampworking and fusing glass accompanied with jewelry design provide a creative release I have never found anywhere else. I was stripped of the opportunity to take art classes in high school despite my strong interest and passion. I am so lucky and blessed to have still had the will, ambition and most importantly support to follow my creative juices to the founding of The Delicate Elephant. I incorporate a wide variety of color, techniques, and styles into my glasswork and jewelry. I love sharing my passion for artistic expression through my work and I only hope that others see the beauty and fun in my pieces as well. Need a special unique gift? Custom orders are available and encouraged!”

Check out The Delicate Elephant on Facebook and follow on Twitter @delicatelephant for product information and promotional updates.

Amy “Addie” Adkins Bella Viaggio Salons & Spas Windham, NH bellaviaggiowindham.com “I’m the newest addition to the nail techs here at Bella Viaggio, but my passion for nails started when I was a little girl playing with all the different color polishes I could find – starting with a different color on each nail, then developing into creating art. I love to create new designs or downsizing an image or icon to fit onto a nail. I have a fun and funky personality and love to show it through my nails!”

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Elizabeth Souza, Founder Around Town In New England Magazine Donna Ricci, Psy.D Attune Coaching, Newburyport, MA attunecoaching.com “Attune Coaching is a product of listening to the sounds of authentic understanding of the self. I combine life coaching strategies with sound energy work and reiki to help facilitate that internal wisdom inherent in all of us; that place we call home. I love this work because it is not based on a medical model of “dis-ease” but rather on a natural state of “ease” we can access by returning to equilibrium of mind, body and spirit.”

Maureen and Val Londonderry Nurse Practitioners Londonderry, NH (603) 434-9733 “We love to challenge the prevailing world thought which keeps us all, providers and patients alike — illness focused. We empower our patients to recreate their beliefs about health and wellness; supporting transformation, so they can embrace themselves as spiritual, energetic, cellular beings who need love, nutrients and high vibrational activities. When we treat the ‘whole person’ it is so gratifying to hear ‘I am amazed at how good I feel!’ But most of all, we love being nurse practitioners!

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Plum Island Coffee Roasters B A Coffee Lovers’ Haven in Scenic Newburyport

By Ulrika G. Gerth

ruce Vogel has poured thousands of cups of coffee, but only recently did it occur to him that it may be his calling. A smile breaks across his face as he reflects on his journey from flight attendant to proprietor of Plum Island Coffee Roasters in Newburyport, Mass.

“I’m back to pouring coffee again,” he says.

Vogel purchased the popular gathering spot on the Merrimack River, a short stroll from the quaint downtown in January of this year. Nestled in the middle of Hilton’s boatyard, it has become a destination for a cross section of coffee aficionados, from those looking for that quick morning boost to those who nurse their cup for hours, sunk into the leather armchairs, book in hand. A good number show up with laptops and go to work with their selection of a dark, medium, or light roast and a sweet treat within reach.

Vogel prefers a brew of the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, a premium quality gourmet coffee known for its floral flavor and fragrant aroma. He humbly declares he’s by no means a coffee connoisseur, but put a couple of different brews in front of him and he knows his beans. “It’s amazing,” he says, “they all have their distinct notes and flavors.”

He’s as infatuated with Newburyport now as when he moved here some 20 years ago. The view from Plum Island Coffee Roasters reminds him, every day, why he decided that this is where he wants to live for the rest of his life.

In the summer, a forest of boats navigates up and down the river, seagulls holler, and the iced coffee on the outdoor patio brings a shot of cool relief. In the winter, Vogel relishes the majestic sight of ice blocks, grinding against one another with the flow of the tide, while the fireplace sparkles inside and customers order double espressos.

The ambiance has a magnetic pull on regulars like Eliot Tucker, an independent sales representative in the clothing business, who started going six years ago and still likes to sip on his half regular, half decaf, coffee of the day, four to five times a week. “I kind of got addicted to it,” Tucker says. “Before you know it, you’ve been there for an hour and a half without even trying.”

That is also how Vogel envisions the Roasters, a watering hole for discussions and budding friendships.

“It’s the Cheers thing, ‘where everybody knows your name,’” Vogel explains, sitting in his upstairs office with the humming sound of business rising from below.

As someone who likes to yammer, Vogel thrives behind the counter, where the iced coffee is double brewed, fresh beans are ground several times a week, and the coffee maker always keeps the coffee at the ideal temperature of 200 degrees.

It’s a far cry from his 20 years as a flight attendant for TWA, but the experience of zooming up and down the aisle at 30,000 feet taught him a lot about people and even more about customer service. He used to teach

Open seven days a week 7 AM to 5 PM 54R Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 978-465-1444, info@plumislandcoffee.com

customer service excellence then and he teaches his Roasters employees the same principle – The Golden Rule is simply not good enough. To Vogel, only The Platinum Rule applies.

“Do unto others as they’d like to be done upon,” he repeats, emphasizing each word. “Then it’s all about them.”

After Vogel left his “first life,” as he calls the TWA years, following jobs as a representative in sales, purchasing, and manufacturing, he was introduced to e-mail marketing. He started his own business in 1999 and kept it running even as he a year later went to work for iContact. Somewhere along the way, he also served two terms as city councilor. When his wife passed away from ovarian cancer a couple of years ago, Vogel began to search for a new direction.

Then, suddenly, he could sense his life coming full circle – the owners of the Plum Island Coffee Roasters decided to move on. Vogel made the decision to buy.

He turns to the computer, picks a tune – he favors classics like the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash and jazzy numbers by Norah Jones – which soon mingles with the chatter in the coffee shop. Vogel has made some subtle changes since he took the helm. The walls have changed from faux orange to light yellow, the menu now includes sandwiches from Warren Street Market & Deli and

gluten free options, and outside, Vogel has turned spools into tables.

“They’re perfect,” he says. “I was standing here in February, wishing it, and then a guy comes up and says, ‘We’ve got all these spools, do you want some?’ It was very fortuitous.”

Susan Gray, a loyal customer of six years, has brought a copy of The New York Times and a cup of hot coffee to the outside seating area. It’s 8:30 a.m. and the sky is clear blue, the breeze from the river warm. Customers often sit here way into the fall. Gray’s Italian mother-in-law always insists on a visit to the Roasters when she’s in town and her sister “goes mad about the scones.”

“I just love it,” Gray says, as she gets ready to leave for a yoga class. “There’s no place like it in Newburyport.” a

On the menu: Whole bean selections from the

Americas, Africa, and Asia, in addition to blends and features of the day; hot and iced coffees and teas; selections of granola, oatmeal, sandwiches, and smoothies; scones, muffins, cookies and gluten-free treats.

What else: Every month, the work of

a local artist is featured. In September, watercolorist Anne Recchia's work will be on display and for sale. In October, the turn comes to Alan Bull, best known for his diversified subject matter and use of media.

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Garden Part y:

By Jill Prince Kimmins

Community

supported

farm agriculture thrives

at West Newbury

L

ate on a mid-summer Friday afternoon, the parking lot at Long Hill Orchard in West Newbury is bustling with activity. Cindy Adams greets customers with a warm, kindhearted smile, even stopping to say hello as she totes an enormous bin overflowing with freshly picked sugar snap peas over to the farm stand. As car after car pulls up, the lot spills

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over with children of all ages who have come to help their parents select their weekly vegetables – right after they run down to the lane to see the farm’s rabbits and goats.

Today is a share pickup day, which means these members of the farm’s community supported agriculture program, known as shareholders, have their choice of the fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits newly harvested at the peak of ripeness at the 150-acre farm.

Freshly plucked sprigs of dill, bunches of cilantro and parsley, shelling and sugar snap peas, potatoes, summer onions and dozens of other varieties of fresh produce await the shareholders inside the rustic farm stand. Rows of leafy greens, from deep green spinach and amethyst-tipped kale, to swiss chard, bok choy, and colorful mesclun fill the wooden boxes of crops brought in fresh from the fields. Lush, green basil bursts from an oversized jar, filling every corner of the room with its intoxicating aroma. There are three types of beets: gold, earthy red ace, and colorful chioggia, favored by chefs for their candy cane-ringed flesh. A light summer breeze drifts in through the screen door, as the shareholders discover this week’s

harvest, filling their tote bags and baskets with bright yellow summer squash, firm, ripe zucchini, crisp green cucumbers, and whatever else captures their imagination.

Community supported agriculture, known as CSA, allows families and individuals to make the commitment to buy into a farm’s harvest at the start of the growing season in order to help subsidize the expense of supporting the crops in an environmentally responsible, sustainable manner. CSA members are referred to shareholders, as they are investing in the farm’s crops in every sense of the word, with all of the risks and rewards that are involved.

Long Hill started their West Newbury CSA program in 2007, and response from the community has been overwhelming. “The buy local movement is enormous,” says Cindy Adams, who runs the family-owned farm with her husband John. “There’s huge support for it. People will definitely come out of their way to support their local farms. They’re happy to know where their food is sourcing from, and I just see that growing every single year.”

Currently, over 200 individuals and families take part in the program, with approximately 80 percent from the local area and the rest from other Essex County communities including Lynn, Gloucester, Danvers and Ipswich.

Adams attributes the success of the CSA program to word of mouth and a strong local interest in sustainable farming. In addition to the health benefits of eating fresh picked, nutrient-rich produce in season, all food grown in the organic soil of the farm’s fields and greenhouses is free of chemicals and pesticides.

Members at the Long Hill West Newbury CSA have their choice of mix and match items harvested weekly throughout the 22-week season that lasts from June until November. “We have a huge return on members and I think it’s because they love what they get. They definitely get a huge variety; they’re not tied into any continued on next page one thing,” she says.

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While seasonal favorites like sweet strawberries, juicy apples and succulent peaches are always very popular, the weekly share is also an opportunity for families to try out something new. It’s not just an education for the children who are learning about healthy meals, vitamins and nutrition each week, but also for the adults who may be sampling something like kohlrabi or celeriac for the first time. Adams watches as customers who were once leery of a new item quickly become fans. “All of a sudden one week they’ll try something, the next week they come back for it and they’re hooked the following week – either by a recipe or nutrition tip,” she says. She and her husband John share the nutritional benefits of their crops with their shareholders and customers, touting everything from the stress-reducing power of beets, to the wonders of the miracle vegetable kale. They offer healthy and unique recipes in their monthly newsletter, and host demonstrations using whatever’s in abundance at the farm, sharing techniques for making everything from fresh tomatillo salsa to pesto during the peak of the basil season.

August is tomato season – what everyone waits for.

The harvest kicks off with tennis-ball sized early girls, followed by juicy beefsteaks, romas for sauces, colorful heirlooms waiting to take center stage in summer salads, and cherry tomatoes as part of the share’s pickyour-own component. September and October bring cauliflower, parsnips, sweet potato, leeks, and brussels sprouts, as well as pick-your-own gourds, apples, and pumpkins. Lettuce is a constant throughout the entire season, which runs through late autumn.

“We go until November, so you have a lot of root vegetables in the fall: potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, lots of great things all the way through frost.

We do some box shares for the holidays where people will get things they can store for the winter - potatoes and onions and garlic and things like that,” Adams explains.

Her eyes light up as she recognizes one of the shareholder families returning to the farm for the first time this year, the children rushing out to find vegetables to feed to the goats. For four years now, she page 42 • Around Town In New England Magazine • Fall 2011

has watched the growing families come back to the farm for each new harvest, continuing a tradition of discovery and community that grows stronger with each new season.

Weekly share distribution times are held twice a week. For more information about the West Newbury CSA program or to enroll in the 2012 program, visit longhillorchard.com. a

About Long Hill Orchard Established in 1896, Long Hill Orchard and Farm in West Newbury is the town’s oldest farm in continuous operation. John and Cindy Adams have owned the farm for 23 years. In addition to the CSA program, Long Hill participates in nine area farmers markets in communities throughout the area. The farm is open to the public, offering fresh-picked organic produce, gift items and seasonal baked goods in the farm stand as well as pickyour-own programs. Visitors to the 150-acre farm can feed the rabbits and goats and enjoy seasonal activities like autumn hayrides. The staff at Long Hill is happy to host birthday parties, workplace outings, field trips and other events at the farm, and welcomes school and group tours. Scoops Ice Cream serves over 30 flavors of Richardson’s ice cream at the farm stand, for a tasty treat during your visit.

Located on Route 113 in West Newbury, Mass., just 3 miles from Route 95, Long Hill Orchard and Farm is open daily from mid-summer through Christmas.

Long Hill Orchard 520 Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985 (978) 363-2170 www.longhillorchard.com

Wine Pairing Tips

by Jeremy Kirkpatrick, Grand Trunk Old World Market

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Autumn’s Rich Reds & Full-Bodied Whites

s the cool winds of fall send us scrambling for hearty, rich foods – such

as herb-roasted meats, root vegetable stews and truffle terrines – we search for the perfect wines to pair with them. With the abundance of spice and flavor in these dishes, our palates crave bold wines. Everyone has their favorite red, but we love those coming out of the Priorat/Montsant region of Spain. Considered one of the greatest red wine producing regions, this small, beautiful spot, located just an hour west of Barcelona, bottles powerful, plush reds derived from Grenache (Garnatxa), Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariñena and Merlot.

When it comes to white wine pairings for seafood stews, bouillabaisse, paella, and chicken dishes, we prefer rich whites that have lots of white fruit flavors such as melon, pear, white peach and stone fruit. Several of our favorite regions produce some sturdy wines that blend beautifully with these food pairings. France’s Rhône valley makes medium- to full-bodied white wines that are typically un-oaked, letting you taste the pure expression of these grapes, which can range from Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne to Bourbelanc, Ugni Blanc, Viognier and beyond. A little further south, on the coast of the Mediterranean, the famous appellation of Bandol, noted for its reds, also makes some outstanding white wine, often with similar blends as above. Mouthwatering, rich, smooth, and complex, Bandol Blanc can be a true mind-blowing wine.

Further north in the Loire Valley, an area abundant with produce, mushrooms, and lots of meat dishes, the Chenin Blanc grape is transformed into everything from bone dry to barrel aged and buttery, and off-dry to sweet dessertstyle wines. When we sit down and have lobster or any mushroom dish, we instantly think of barrel-aged Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley that is aged in oak but not overdone, producing full-bodied wine with flavors of butter and nuts with melon and citrus flavors lingering in the background.

These wines tend to have real length on the palate and are a pleasure to sip.

So now that the sun sets sooner, dust off those cookbooks and un-cork one of these memorable wines.

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Wild Bites, 36 Main Street, Amesbury, MA, 978-792-5051, www.wildbites.net

By Michelle Xiarhos Curran

Wild Bites Brings a Taste of Northern Italy to the North Shore

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pon first glance, Wild Bites is an unassuming place, one that might go unnoticed by the casual observer.

But chef Tony Ortu’s small, informal eatery, situated in a storefront on Amesbury’s Main Street, has quickly amassed a fan base of loyal customers since it reopened in this location late last year. Ortu and his wife, Joan, longtime restaurant owners with a well-known history in the area’s dining scene, moved to this downtown space after a previous long and successful stint in Amesbury and short-lived ones in Merrimac and just over the border in North Hampton.

The Saturday night I visited Wild Bites, my dining companion and I were seated in the Café – one of the restaurant’s two dining areas – for an early, 6 pm dinner. With just a handful of tables – a few within viewing distance of the open kitchen area where Tony enthusiastically greets customers and sometimes sings while he cooks – the atmosphere was warm, cozy, quiet and comfortably casual. The mustard yellow walls are decorated with a collection of old and new Ortu family photos, and early evening sunlight shone into the large, picture window overlooking Main Street.

Shortly after being seated, we were served fresh bread. Our waiter, whom we later discovered was one of the Ortus’ sons, was attentive, but not invasive,

and knowledgeable about the menu, which features a symphony of Northern Italian cuisine.

Tony, who was born in Sardinia and grew up in Florence, Italy, is known for his fresh, handmade pastas, stuffed raviolis and classic Italian dishes.

We started our meal with the Bruschetta ($7), an Italian favorite served here with a rustic flair. A chunky, marinated tomato salad piled atop toasted, crunchy garlic bread was served surrounding a bed of lettuce and sautéed wild mushrooms, a satisfying but not overwhelming starter. Next, we moved on to a salad, and rather than slipping into familiar habits and ordering a plate of mixed greens or a Caesar, I instead chose the Barbabietola ($9), a hearty helping of fresh beets, sweet onions and corn, served on a bed of spinach and tossed in a vinaigrette dressing – big enough for two to split easily.

Never one to resist squash-stuffed pastas, I chose the Ravioli Zucca ($17), a hefty plate of plump pumpkin-filled ravioli in a decadent four-cheese sauce, while my friend opted for the haddock, one of the evening’s many specials.

The ravioli had a good, strong pumpkin flavor that was complemented, but not overpowered by the sauce, and the tender, flaky haddock had a pleasing, mild flavor, cooked to near perfection,

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bathed in a lemon butter sauce served over creamy risotto.

Wild Bites’ Tiramisu, which is how we chose to end our meal, is not your ordinary 5x5-inch square of a dessert “pick-me-up,” but an entire plate filled with a ladyfingers-and mascarponemixture too good to resist, and so we – or should I say I? – didn’t.

Throughout the meal, a small, but steady flow of diners came and went, many stopping to chat with Tony and Joan, who were as cordial to first-timers as they were regulars, giving Wild Bites a home-cooked feel. And when we readied to leave at about 8:30 pm, Joan, who had been waiting our table along with her son, inquired, as first-time Wild Bites diners, if we’d like to take a peek into the Tuscan Room.

Located in the rear of the restaurant, this secluded dining area – which seats about 20 – offers an A La Carte menu and the option to “Go Wild,” which gives Tony Ortu license to cook up a four-course meal as he sees fit. Some customers who choose to dine in the Tuscan Room swear by this method, and say they have never even glanced at a regular menu.

After dinner, my friend selected the house-made limoncello, savoring the lemon liqueur appreciatively as our evening came to a close.

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Newburyport’s Riverside Café:

A perfect setting inside a landmark silver factory

fter moving to Newburyport with his wife, Linda, in 2008, Dave Doucette noticed something. The Towle Building, a busy office complex in their new neighborhood, had a virtually nonstop flow of people, but no place to grab a bite.

Seeing this void as a true opportunity and a perfect site for a new restaurant, the veteran chef inquired within. Space was available in what had been the boiler room of the historic brick building, a former factory of the Towle Manufacturing Co., renowned for its silver and pewter flatware and serving pieces.

Doucette opened Riverside Café in September 2009, and Towle Building employees and visitors, as well as hungry passersby, are glad he did.

Doucette has never strayed far from the kitchen. In high school, he worked part-time in catering, and then he became an apprentice to a master chef. He honed his culinary skills in restaurants and country clubs before scoring a few sports-related positions, including managing the food service for the New England Patriots at their training camp. He held a similar position with the Boston Celtics and has also been the food service production manager for Fenway Park’s luxury boxes.

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with charming images of the Towle factory in its heyday — vintage photos of employees hard at work as well as seated together at long banquet tables dressed for a company function.

Other elements contribute to the inviting feel of the place: an upholstered bench seat with plump pillows, a warm color scheme, lots of natural light, and a view across the parking lot of the Merrimack River. There’s also free Internet service for the laptop crowd, who won’t have to worry about being shooed out for making themselves comfortable.

As for Doucette’s menu, it’s dotted with little surprises, the mark of a talented chef. Simple tuna salad turns elegant with the addition of capers, and the chicken salad features grapes and a slight tang of vinegar. The bold and flavorful coffee served at Riverside comes from a longstanding Rhode Island company, Mills Coffee Roasters.

What the Doucettes value most is the opportunity to be a part of the community — and to work right where they live.

Newburyport has the dual appeal of being both a desirable residential community and a tourist destination. And because their home is just a few strides away from the café, Dave and Linda Doucette are always among their neighbors.

Dave Doucette says that the people who work at and visit the Towle Building are his biggest draw. But Cashman Park visitors and boaters flow in regularly as well.

He provides thoughtful amenities to accommodate everyone. There’s a kids’ menu and a highchair for little customers—and a bowl of water at the door lets dog owners know they’re welcome to drop by while they’re out with Rover.

Although the weekend soccer crowd and the summer flow of boaters brought in considerable business, the Doucettes decided to close the café on Saturdays and Sundays so they could get out and enjoy the vibrant waterside community they love so much—and to get some much-needed R&R. And when Monday morning comes again, Dave Doucette is eager to slip on his apron and turn on the burners. Although his goal as a business owner is simply worded, the work he does to meet it is anything but. “I want people who come here to leave happy.”

“I want people who come here to leave happy.”

But, after years of serving high-profile clients, operating his own café just steps away from home is Doucette’s definition of the good life. The bright, welcoming eatery’s enviable location draws people not just from the Towle Building, but also from Cashman Park and neighboring homes and businesses on Merrimac Street.

With a location somewhat on the outskirts, Doucette says, they aren’t pressured to compete with the restaurants downtown and can just concentrate on keeping their steady clientele well-fed and happy.

That’s easily achieved, with a menu that includes omelets, egg sandwiches, pancakes, fresh fruit, French toast, and muffins baked on the premises. There are burritos for breakfast and lunch, a variety of soups, hot and cold deli sandwiches, salads and hot dogs. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a great daily special, such as the boneless spare ribs.

The atmosphere inside Riverside Café is historic and intriguing, with relics from the Towle Building’s past playing a big part in the décor. Antique tools and original gauges and controls are displayed on the terra cotta-painted walls, along

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By Anna Frankenfield

Transforming Our Lives, One Plant at a Time Take a deep breath.

Feel the air flow through your body.

Feel the stress flow from your body.

Experience the calm sensation and energy that fills this space.

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his is the effect of nature and a gift that Kelly Stevenson spends every day giving to her clients. “A simple breath of fresh air has powerful, lasting effects,” explains Stevenson.

“But it doesn’t have to be limited to the outdoors.”

That’s why after 20 years of designing and creating interior gardens, Stevenson founded Nature’s Reflection.

As the owner and lead interior plantscaper, she creates and maintains custom spaces that reflect beauty, function and health for each client. From homes to offices to hospitals, Stevenson is changing the way we incorporate plants into our lives and educating people about the health and wellness benefits.

“Interior plantscaping is about creating an environment that has a lasting effect on your emotional and physical well-being. Indoor air is 10 times more polluted than outdoor air and this affects us every day. Plants can change that. Bringing nature’s natural air filters and cleaners inside can make indoor air healthier…and ultimately people,” says Stevenson. “Our inside is a reflection of the outside.

It sounds corny, but it’s true.”

Every place is a blank slate of potential and a canvas for Stevenson to create. When she enters the room, pencil tucked behind her ear, Stevenson listens. While she

immediately absorbs the mood of a space and the people, she explores everything with her clients by listening and exchanging ideas every step of the way. From design goals to health goals, she considers everything. This, she explains, is what makes the finished product a true reflection of the client.

“Everything gets my stamp of approval,” says Stevenson. “I believe in nothing less than a quality product with a long life. That’s why I always hand select every plant and work with family run businesses. All of the classic to contemporary styles are available in a marvelous palette of colors and the containers are made of recycled product.”

When the plan is finalized it typically takes seven to 15 days to complete the installation, depending on the complexity of the project and availability of the product. It can take less if it’s a smaller job. And Nature’s Reflection provides ongoing care services so that people can focus on enjoying their plants and all of the benefits. Based out of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Nature’s Reflection services the Northern Massachusetts, South Eastern New Hampshire and Southern Maine regions.

“I thoroughly enjoy the journey to the design and installation,” says Stevenson, “but there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing an expression of pure joy on someone’s face when they see the plants for the first time. The real reward of my work is the transformation that occurs in the people. I know we’ve accomplished our goals when I hear how much happier and energetic they feel. That’s what excites me to start the next project.”

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Around Town In New England T hings to Do – Fall 2011 September

Toscana Fest 2011 Charity Fundraiser Sponsored by Tuscan Kitchen to fight homelessness. Proceeds benefit Lazarus House Ministries & their Hike for Hope September 18 (12-6) / Rain date September 25 Field of Dreams, Salem NH www.facebook.com/tuscankitchen Telluride by the Sea Film Festival September 23 – 25 The Historic Theater, Portsmouth, NH www.themusichall.org North of the North End Italian Festival September 25 (12-4 pm) Downtown Haverhill, MA www.haverhillchamber.com Friends of Kevin Networking Event September 26 (6-8 pm) Nashua YMCA, Nashua, NH www.FriendsofKevin.com Cabaret September 30 – October 23 (performances Thurs-Sun) Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, NH www.seacoastrep.org

October

12th Annual Hike for Hope to benefit Lazarus House October 2 (begins 12:30 pm) Merrimack College, Andover, MA www.lazarushouse.org/events

Rock & Roll Photography Exhibit October 7 – January 15 Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH www.currier.org

1st Annual Taste of the Merrimack Valley to Support the Youth Development Organization October 7 (6-10 pm) Chester’s at Bell Tower Square, Lawrence, MA www.ydolawrence.org/taste Haunted Halloween Hayride October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 (7-9 pm) Long Hill Orchard, West Newbury, MA www.longhillorchard.com Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival October 15 Swasey Parkway, Exeter, NH www.exeterarea.org/ Witches Night Out October 21 (6-9 pm) Downtown Newburyport, MA www.newburyportchamber.org/ Autumn Dinner Party Cooking Class October 29 (7-10 pm) Eurostoves, Beverly, MA www.Eurostoves.com

November

Guys & Dolls November 4,5,11,12,13,18,19 Palace Theatre, Manchester, NH www.palacetheatre.org Manchester Monarchs vs. Providence Bruins November 5 Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH www.monarchshockey.com Sharing Our Bounty Fall Dinner & Auction Sponsored by Lazarus House Ministries November 18 Andover Country Club, Andover, MA www.lazarushouse.org/events Aerochix – Aerosmith Tribute Band in Concert November 26 Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury, MA www.aerochix.com

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All events are subject to change. Please check the websites listed for additional information in advance of your visit.

He’s well trained, loyal and very caring‌ His dog is nice too!

Dr. Ficht is in his new office in Newburyport, and is accepting new patients.

(Buster has to stay home.)

Dr. Kay A. Ficht, M.D.

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Melissa Maloney, N.P. Anja Comeau, N.P.

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