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Gibson’s Bookstore History, community, synergy. by Lois R. Shea
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Ice Cold Fun The 1883 Black Ice Hockey Tournament is a family affair. by Ian Raymond
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Adventures in London A city for boys and for battles. by Lisa Densmore
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departments 11 Editor’s Note 12 Contributors 14 Online Exclusives 16 Around Town 18 Season’s Best The frosting on the windows. 41 Spotlight Bow Plumbing and Heating. by Gail Thorell Schilling 56 In the Kitchen A festive Christmas Eve dinner. by Susan Nye
63 Bright Ideas Capital City Limousine. by Tareah Gray 69 Next-Door Neighbors Artist Sandy Sherman. by Rena-Marie Rockwell 75 Smart Money Ready for Social Security? by Ron Valpey, CFP, AIF 77 Dining & Entertainment Guide 79 Calendar of Events 84 Concord Chat by Mike Morin A moment with Johane Telgener.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Winter Warmth As the last of autumn’s leaves fall, our thoughts turn to another holiday season. It’s time to decide what trimmings will accompany the turkey and who’s baking the pies. Young and old alike ponder what to write on their gift lists this year, and before we know it, the shopping season is in full swing. I love this time of year for its traditions. What’s better than gathering the family around the table for a scrumptious feast, watching football for days on end without interruption (except for perhaps running to the kitchen for a turkey sandwich during a 2-minute time out), and getting up early to beat the crowds of bargain-hunters downtown and at the mall on Black Friday? I love the warmth and coziness of people’s homes during this season. The temperature may be cold outside, but homes seem to be more warm and welcoming this time of year. Twinkling lights enhance house exteriors, Christmas trees grace every front window—each one more beautiful than the last—and blazing fireplaces invite us to relax and visit over a cup of hot chocolate. During this wonderful season, take time to remember those less fortunate by making a donation to your favorite charity or food bank. Folks in New Hampshire are always caring and generous, and it’s heart-warming to live in a wonderful community where people come together to take care of neighbors in need. The rest of the staff and I wish you a blessed holiday season, filled with family, friends, and all the things you love. Enjoy!
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Note: Our apologies to artist Lisa Nelthropp, whose feature story was published in the fall issue. The color reproduction of My Dream of Noah’s Ark was not accurate, making it appear brighter than the actual work.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Lisa Densmore
Ian Raymond
Rena-Marie Rockwell
A three-time Emmy-winning television producer and host, Lisa Densmore has been a familiar face around New England for her work on PBS and for various sports and outdoor networks. An accomplished writer and photographer, she contributes regularly to over 30 regional and national magazines on various backcountry, adventure travel, and nature and wildlife topics. To learn more, visit her website, www.DensmoreDesigns.com.
Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 30 years, and his studio, Raymond Photographic Imaging, is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fine art portraiture. When not shooting, Ian is serving Belknap, District 4, in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Rena is a writer, artist, and teacher who shares her love of the arts with others. She was formerly the director of Hillsboro-Deering Community Education, including a small branch of New Hampshire Technical Institute. She teaches art and writing through Concord Community Education and enjoys painting outdoors and fishing with her sons and husband. She lives in Hillsboro.
Gail Thorell Schilling
Lois R. Shea
Ron Valpey
Gail Schilling, UNH ’74, writes for local and national publications. Her journalism for several Rocky Mountain newspapers earned her three awards from the Wyoming Press Association. For 15 years she has contributed to Daily Guideposts, an inspirational market. In 2011, Gail won a residency at the Jentel Artist Community in Wyoming to draft her forthcoming memoir, Do Not Go Gentle. Go to Paris. When not globetrotting, Gail teaches writing and ghostwrites memoirs for refugees.
Lois is an independent writer and editor who lives in central New Hampshire. She is a former Boston Globe staff writer and two-time winner of the Public Radio News Directors’ fi rstplace award for Commentary. She directs the Homeschool Shakespearean Drama Troupe, makes her own maple syrup, and heats her house with wood. She resists joining Facebook.
Ron is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, and an Investment Advisor Representative of Valpey Financial Services, LLC. He is the past chairman and past president of the Financial Planning Association of Northern New England and a lecturer with the New Hampshire JumpStart Coalition, bringing financial education to high school students. Ron lives in Bow with his wife and three children. He enjoys boating, skiing, and traveling.
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SEASON’S BEST
frosting on the windows the
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These winter nights against my window-pane Nature with busy pencil draws designs Of ferns and blossoms and fine spray of pines, Oak-leaf and acorn and fantastic vines, Which she will make when summer comes again— Quaint arabesques in argent, flat and cold, Like curious Chinese etchings. —Thomas Bailey Aldrich Frost-Work
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SEASON’S BEST
Jack Frost
by Gabriel Setoun (Thomas Nicoll Hepburn)
The door was shut, as doors should be, Before you went to bed last night; Yet Jack Frost has got in, you see, And left your window silver white. He must have waited till you slept; And not a single word he spoke, But penciled o'er the panes and crept Away again before you woke. And now you cannot see the hills Nor fields that stretch beyond the lane; But there are fairer things than these His fingers traced on every pane. Rocks and castles towering high; Hills and dales, and streams and fields; And knights in armor riding by, With nodding plumes and shining shields. And here are little boats, and there Big ships with sails spread to the breeze; And yonder, palm trees waving fair On islands set in silver seas, And butterflies with gauzy wings; And herds of cows and flocks of sheep; And fruit and flowers and all the things You see when you are sound asleep. For, creeping softly underneath The door when all the lights are out, Jack Frost takes every breath you breathe, And knows the things you think about. He paints them on the window-pane In fairy lines with frozen steam; And when you wake you see again The lovely things you saw in dream.
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MAKE FROST ON THE WINDOW! Here is a fun science experiment you can perform at home. How does it work? Epsom salts crystallize to form tiny crystals that will appear as “frost” on a piece of glass. What You Need: 1 cup Epsom salts (available at your local pharmacy) 1½ cups water A one-quart pan Liquid dishwashing detergent Small paintbrush Piece of plain glass or the window itself! Spoon 1. Add 1½ cups of water to the pan. 2. On the stove, heat the water to boiling. 3. Gradually add some of the Epsom salts and stir, keeping the solution boiling during the process. 4. Add more Epsom salts and stir. 5. Repeat until the Epsom salts will no longer dissolve and can be seen settled on the bottom of the pan. 6. Remove pan from heat and add a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent and stir. 7. Let the mixture cool. 8. “Paint” the solution on a window or glass with a paintbrush. When the solution dries, needle-like crystal fan patterns will appear, looking like frost on the window. Haven’t had enough? Allow your child to experiment by painting the Epsom salts solution on other surfaces to see if they will produce the same effect. If using a window in the house, it can be cleaned by simply washing it with soap and water.
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The Garden in Winter by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Frosty-white and cold it lies Underneath the fretful skies; Snowflakes flutter where the red Banners of the poppies spread, And the drifts are wide and deep Where the lilies fell asleep. But the sunsets o'er it throw Flame-like splendor, lucent glow, And the moonshine makes it gleam Like a wonderland of dream, And the sharp winds all the day Pipe and whistle shrilly gay. Safe beneath the snowdrifts lie Rainbow buds of by-and-by; In the long, sweet days of spring Music of bluebells shall ring, And its faintly golden cup Many a primrose will hold up. Though the winds are keen and chill Roses' hearts are beating still, And the garden tranquilly Dreams of happy hours to be – In the summer days of blue All its dreamings will come true.
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Jack Frost
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Someone painted pictures on my Windowpane last night – Willow trees with trailing boughs And flowers, frosty white, And lovely crystal butterflies; But when the morning sun Touched them with its golden beams, They vanished one by one. Send us your photos of Jack Frost art. We would love to feature them in our spring issue or online at www.aroundconcordnh.com.
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Gibson’s Bookstore HISTORY, COMMUNITY, SYNERGY
BY LOIS R. SHEA
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hen Gibson’s Bookstore opened in Concord in 1898, Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage was a new novel about a recent war. Ernest Hemingway was in diapers. Virginia Woolf was a teenager. The New York Times reported that in that year, fewer than 5,000 books were published in England and the US combined. } winter 2013/2014 | around concord 25
BRIGHT IDEAS
Clockwise from top left: The center of the store serves as the events area. Fixtures are on wheels and can be moved easily, allowing room to seat 100 people comfortably. Laura Miller helps book lovers with their selections. The new space provides better ways to showcase new books. Owner Michael Hermann. The fiction section wraps around the entire interior wall. Mural featuring cats from famous books was painted by Maine artist Susan York.
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“What people want more than ever is experience . . . people are looking for something authentic—and a bookstore provides that.” —Michael Herrmann, owner Walter C. Gibson’s shop, which was in the Eagle Hotel block on Main Street, sold just about everything that could be made from paper—from books and magazines to napkins and toilet paper. Walter Gibson would not recognize the shop that still bears his name or the industry that supplies it. Gibson’s Bookstore moved recently to its fifth location in its 115-year history—the entire ground floor of Concord’s new “Love Your Neighbor” building at 45 South Main Street. The new location is three times the size of the previous one. “We knew that Concord could support a larger independent bookstore than it had,” says Gibson’s owner Michael Herrmann, “and we wanted it to be us. Our goal is to offer a bookstore that is so interesting it will serve not only the Concord market but also the entire New Hampshire market.”
B OOK S & S O MU CH MOR E The new Gibson’s has also expanded its scope of inventory. Herrmann purchased Imagination Village, the educational toy and game store, and incorporated it in the bookstore. Laura Miller, who ran Imagination Village at its downtown location for more than a decade, is now part of the Gibson’s management team, working closely with Isabel Berg, an experienced children’s book buyer, who is also responsible for this section of the store. “I think it really fits,” Miller says of the melding of the two businesses. “It just made sense, the synergy of the two efforts together.” The new store also includes a coffee shop—Concord’s second installment of True Brew Barista, featuring outstanding pastries from Bread & Chocolate. In addition, there is event space for touring authors and book groups, comfortable reading chairs, a desk or two for students with Michael Herrmann
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homework to do, and a great view toward the Merrimack River. And Gibson’s has expanded its hours in a way that might be revolutionary for downtown Concord: Monday through Saturday 9am to 9pm and Sunday 11am to 6pm. “I think when people see the store, they will want to spend a lot of time here,” Herrmann says. And on a recent midweek afternoon, his prediction seemed to be playing out. A constant stream of customers came through, and the cash register worked steadily; a group of professionals was meeting in the cafe; a retired couple pored over fiction titles, exclaiming over the new space; and children and parents wandered among the aisles of picture books and educational toys. “People love books,” he adds, “and they love being in bookstores.” Betsy McNamara of Concord is a fan of the new store. “I love the new Gibson’s,” she says. “That Michael and True Brew have taken the risk to expand says great things about Concord and will, I hope, bring more and more people from both Concord and other towns onto Main Street.” 28 find around concord at www.aroundconcordnh.com
Opposite: Many children were on hand to listen to Anna Dewdney, author of the Llama, Llama series of children’s books, read from her books and draw her beloved character. Below: Reading is always a great way to spend time together. Left: Carolyn Henderson helps a customer.
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Memories of relaxation from their last island getaway. AN AUTHENTIC EX P ERIENCE When Herrmann moved to Concord from New York City in 1994 as the fifth owner of the venerable shop, Concord may have had more bookstores per capita than any city in New Hampshire. In addition to Gibson’s, Apple Tree on Warren Street, Bookland on Main, and an Annie’s Book Stop were all operating. “People really do love to read here,” Herrmann says about Concord. Online retailing was in its very infancy, and there was no major chain bookstore in Concord. Then Amazon charged onto the scene. Borders came to Concord—and Borders went. Herrmann saw the moment as the right time to expand. He sees in his customer base a fierce affinity to the ethic of shopping locally, doing
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business with independent retailers, and buying in actual brick-and-mortar shops. Book lovers, he notes, “feel tremendous loyalty to their local bookstore. What people want more than ever is experience . . . people are looking for something authentic—and a bookstore provides that.” Gibson’s also sells Kobo e-readers and e-books, but Herrmann believes that the printed book is a technology that is here to stay. “The book is a perfected technology that is 1,500 years old,” Herrmann says. “Books mean so much to us in our culture, in a way that other artifacts don’t.” Herrmann notes that Concord is a great town for fiction and for book clubs. There is an ample fiction section, displayed in a way that makes it both navigable and marvelously easy to become lost in. There is room for the works of local authors, featured space for visiting writers, and a newly added usedbook section, which was included at customers’ requests. The children’s section comprises about a third of the new space, with the toys, puzzles, and games that are Miller’s specialty featured throughout. The selection, Herrmann says, “is very lovingly maintained and improved constantly—and we’re always open to suggestions.” He knows that independent bookstores and the communities they serve are intertwined. “It’s not just a bookstore,” he says of the shop. “It’s a community center. The local community provides a soul for the bookstore—without the community an independent store could not exist—or wouldn’t exist in a meaningful way.” V Gibson’s Bookstore 45 South Main Street Concord, NH (603) 224-0562 www.gibsonsbookstore.com
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WHETHER AS SPECTATORS OR PARTICIPANTS, FANS WILL ENJOY AN EXCITING OUTDOOR WEEKEND AT WHITE PARK IN CONCORD THIS JANUARY 24 TO 26. This year marks the fourth annual 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament. The event is hosted by the nonprofit organization 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Association, which has made it a mission to maintain and expand ice-skating opportunities throughout the city.
The hometown Concord Capitals in red jerseys skate against the Requins from Montreal.
Chris Brown, president of the association, explains: “The tournament’s name is in honor of the long history of ice hockey in Concord. In 1883, the St. Paul’s School community held the first organized game of hockey in the United States. ‘Black Ice’ describes the purest of ice—the first ice of the season—and as the name implies, the event is held on a pond, originally at St. Paul’s
School; but since its revival four years ago, the event has been held at White Park. The three-day event has attracted a lot of people—approximately 3,000 to 5,000 spectators attend the tournament each year, including die-hard hockey fans as well as local folks who have a strong connection to White Park, perhaps reliving childhood memories of where they first learned to skate.” }
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Clockwise from top left: Concord Youth Hockey kids enjoy hanging out. Hockey rink at White Park. Green and Gold Landscaping team rests before taking the ice during the Friday night fireworks. Family members of the Babes of Glory women’s hockey team help clear the ice. Friends warm up with hot chocolate. Concord Capitals take a break between periods.
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Perhaps the most surprising difference between pond hockey and indoor hockey is that there are no goalies or goal nets in pond hockey. NO GOALIES NECESSARY! Pond hockey rules differ from indoor hockey in several ways. Teams are comprised of up to seven players total, with only four players from each team on the ice during a game. The ice rink is roughly half the size of an indoor rink. The game consists of two 15-minute periods. Perhaps the most surprising difference between pond hockey and indoor hockey is that there are no goalies or goal nets in pond hockey. Instead, located at each end of the rink is a six-foot-wide wooden box containing two one-foot-wide slots. When it comes to blocking the goal, no goalie is necessary—it’s challenging enough to get the puck into one of the two narrow slots! It’s a fast-paced game requiring a great deal of skill. The tournament prides itself as a family-friendly event by imposing mandatory rules regarding good sportsmanship. Fighting on the ice is not tolerated and will result in the offending players’ expulsion from the tournament. The pond at White Park is divided up into eight separate rinks, adding to the excitement as onlookers try to keep track of several games at once. A total of 85 teams consisting of 550 players competed in six divisions during the 2013 tournament. Each team played two games on Friday and two games on Saturday, followed by the winners of those games playing in the semifinals and finals on Sunday. Last year, spectators enjoyed sunny but chilly weather, with temperatures dipping down into the single digits and accentuated with a good strong breeze. According to Chris, “Challenges arise when you are conducting an outdoor, weatherdependent event such as this. Our first year, we had perfect weather. Year two we had temperatures in the 60s, and last year it was bitterly cold. But somehow we work through it and make whatever adjustments are necessary.”
FESTIVITIES, FUN, AND FIREWORKS There is a sense of camaraderie among those who attend the event. A love for the sport provides for winter 2013/2014 | around concord 35
“We try to promote hockey to all ages, starting with children ages 5 or 6, because we realize that they are the future of this pond hockey event. It’s important that they feel they are part of this big event.”
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Clockwise from top left, opposite: A crackling bonfire keeps spectators warm as they watch the action on the ice. Members of the Concord Youth Hockey Dyno-mites in red jerseys. Members belonging to New Hampshire teams from Somersworth and Francestown catch up after the game. Brian Smith at the mic. John Reardon cooks burgers for the hungry crowd.
a festive atmosphere, with friends and family gathered around the bonfire or enjoying piping-hot food fresh off the barbecue. Many folks head into the concession tent to warm up with a steaming cup of hot cocoa or to discuss the current tournament standings. On Friday night, a celebration of Day 1 activities culminates with a colorful explosion of fireworks above the rink. Strap on a pair of skates, and you can enjoy skating on the hockey rink when it’s available, or stop by the merchandise trailer for a souvenir. “The event has been a tremendous success from day one. Each year we build on the success of the prior year.” Chris attributes much of that success to the passionate involvement of the community. “It’s a team effort with support from residents, area businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Association is the catalyst that brings this partnership together and organizes the fundraising and donations of materials and labor in order to continue the legacy of hockey in our community.” In giving back to the community, some of their accomplishments include dredging the pond at White Park to remove years of
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“It gets everyone in the community involved. The event attracts quite a crowd. It’s great to host an activity that brings people into Concord during the winter, when they might otherwise continue north on the highway to the ski areas.” sediment buildup, restoring a skate area at Rollins Park, including the installation of lighting for nighttime skating, starting a fund to build a new multi-function skate house at White Park, and providing starter equipment packages for kids just learning the game of hockey so that the expense of equipment doesn’t stand in their way. You may see Concord Youth Hockey at the youth hockey rink at White Park during the tournament. Chris enthusiastically declares, “We try to promote skating and hockey to all ages, starting with children ages 5 or 6, because we realize that they are the future of this pond hockey event. It’s important that they feel they are part of this big event.” He relates how the youth hockey teams skate out on the pond on their way up to the youth hockey rink, while the adult players line up to salute them as they pass by. “It gets everyone in the community involved. The event attracts quite a crowd. It’s great to host an activity that brings people into Concord during the winter, when they might otherwise continue north on the highway to the ski areas.” When cabin fever strikes this January, bundle up and head over to White Park. You’re sure to enjoy a weekend full of fun as athletes take to the ice! V
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Above: Bob Ives and his mother, Constance Ives, the original office manager of Bow Plumbing and Heating Corp.
BOEING AIRCRAFT? OR BOW PLUMBING AND HEATING? In 1972, Robert W. “Bob” Ives, a new graduate of Wentworth Institute in Aeronautical Engineering, had to choose. He figured he’d work in the family plumbing business “just for the summer” then head to Boeing in the fall. Now, 41 years later, Bob’s summer job has morphed into ownership of this award-winning business with roots deep in family and community. winter 2013/2014
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Top row: Family and employees include Walt Field, Missy Field, Chrissy Ives, Heather Lavigne, Tim, Joanne, Constance, Bob, and Eric Ives, Jenn and Cody Tibbetts, John Hrycuna, Craig Cmar, and Christopher Smykil. Not present: David Clock and Ken Lamothe. Customer Kary Faber drops by with homemade chocolate chip cookies. Bottom: Chrissy at her desk. Bob and Joanne in the office. Grandchildren Cody Tibbetts, Connor Ives, Madison Steinhilber, and Jocelyn Ives.
“I thought I’d work for NASA or on jets, stuck in a cubicle.” Bob chuckles, revealing smile wrinkles. “Instead, I work with people.” And a lot of family. Bob works alongside his wife, Joanne, office manager, and daughter Chrissy, receptionist, in his Bow office that’s crammed with awards, clippings, and Little League memorabilia. Son Tim, excavation and inventory controller, and son Eric, a master plumber, are out on calls. Crayons roll across a desk; the grandkids have dropped by. “I thought I’d work for NASA or on jets, stuck in a cubicle.” Bob chuckles, revealing smile wrinkles. “Instead, I work with people.” And a lot of family. Founded in 1960 by Bob’s father, Wilfred Ives, Bow Plumbing and Heating (BPH) was run out of the family home on Bow Bog Road where Wilfred handled repairs and new installations, including the first half of the Havenwood-Heritage Heights Project in East Concord. Bob’s mother Connie reared five “rambunctious” children, answered business calls, and managed five apartment buildings. Immersed in this homegrown work ethic, all four sons pitched in after school and summers, and by 1978, Bob winter 2013/2014
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headed day-to-day operations, assisted by Joanne. That year Bow Plumbing and Heating completed the second half of the Havenwood Housing on Christian Avenue under his direction.
53 YEARS, 3 GENERATIONS Now in its 53rd year and third generation, Bow Plumbing and Heating has outgrown the family home and moved across the street to accommodate 11 employees. Its mission remains the same: high-quality residential service and new installations. Bob explains, “Most of our service work is residential,” and four consecutive First Place Cappie Awards, Concord’s vox populi, attest to his customers’ satisfaction. Commercial jobs round out his workload. Accord-
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Clockwise from top left: Bob with Bow Plumbing 2013 Bow Cal Ripken Major League Team Champion Award. Missy Field at her desk. Cody, Jocelyn, Madison, and Connor in excavator. Office mascot Mister Bear with younger grandchildren. Bob and Joanne with their children Tim, Eric, and Chrissy, the third generation. The fourth generation: Connor, Jocelyn, and Cody (Madison is missing from picture) with their parents.
ing to Bob, “New construction projects usually involve rehabilitating distressed structures,” a challenge under the best of conditions. “When I estimate, I can’t see what’s behind the walls; I can’t rely on systems that are already in there. Instead, I have to use my 3D imagination to build it in my mind before I can estimate.” Those estimates, computed after the regular workday ends, can take weeks to months to prepare. Consider Bob’s persistence when, after five 40-hour weeks of estimating costs for the historic Endicott Building in downtown Concord, a fire destroyed part of the building—and all bids had to be reworked. Nonetheless, a year later Bob
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landed the project. Bow Plumbing and Heating also won the bid for the Merrimack County SPCA building currently under construction on Clinton Street. Elsewhere, Kearsarge Regional School District, Merrimack Valley School District, and Proctor Academy depend on Bow Plumbing and Heating for all services and repairs.
UPGRADES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION In additional to renovation, Bow Plumbing and Heating upgrades heating systems for fuel economy. Some of its projects include the following:
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The Bridges House (Governor’s Mansion) on Mountain Road. BPH renovated in conjunction with Cobb Hill Construction Company. Loudon Elementary School BPH installed a high-efficiency natural gas boiler—not oil— saving the school district $21,000 during the first full year of operation. Pembroke Congregational Church BPH Installed a high-efficiency natural gas boiler and saved the parish $18,000 in fuel costs last year. James House Preschool, New London Elementary School BPH installed new restrooms and a kitchen area to expand program offerings. Dame School BPH converted boilers from oil to gas for the Concord Parks & Rec Department. City of Concord BPH completed energy conservation projects at the Penacook Waste Water Plant, Water Filtration Plant, Fire Department Headquarters, and Fire Communications Building. Both Bob and Joanne are quick to credit their staff for their business’s outstanding reputation. Joanne remarks, “Our people are great. We just keep them. They’re part of our family.” Hiring records dating back to the 1990s confirm that employees appreciate their working environment, which includes paid apprenticeships; annual or biannual certification programs; and a real, old-fashioned Christmas bonus. More importantly, Bob states, “My employees
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know I won’t ask them to do anything I won’t do,” a real plus in the oftentimes mucky plumbing business. And if trouble strikes an employee’s family, Bob and Joanne are the first to help.
toddling around the shop, a fourth generation of little plumbers may be on the horizon—especially if one decides to work for Grandpa “just for the summer.” V
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It’s clear that Joanne and Bob, a former Scoutmaster, love kids. In fact, Bow Plumbing and Heating sponsors Concord Girls’ Softball, Concord Youth Hockey, Concord American Little League, National Little League, Bow Little Leagues, and other youth organizations. He also serves as vice chair of the Town of Bow Zoning Board and offers civic leadership elsewhere in the community. Retirement? Not so fast. Bob says, “I love what I do. I experience something new every single day I’m interacting with customers and taking care of people who need help.” Meanwhile, he continues to grow the family business, despite ever-changing technology and an aging labor pool—the average age of New Hampshire plumbers is 49. However, with four young grandchildren already
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA DENSMORE
ADVENTURES in
LONDON A CITY FOR BOYS AND BATTLES
The Tower of London is surrounded by massive stone walls rising out of a broad, deep dry moat. An imposing structure by modern standards, it’s a magnet for young visitors intrigued with kings and castles.
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n October, just before my son Parker’s twelfth birthday, I yearned to get away, and he had a four-day break over Columbus Day weekend. I checked the airline schedules, thinking a quick escape to Florida might be affordable during hurricane season and would be a unique birthday present. A special fare, $400 per person Boston–Logan to London–Heathrow, popped up on my computer screen. London? The place struck a chord in my travel-tempted brain. I had not visited London in 20 years! winter 2013/2014 | around concord 49
Clockwise from above: The HMS Belfast, Madame Tussauds wax museum, Big Ben, St. James Park, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and the British Museum are among the many must-sees in London.
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London is many things. An international center of theater, music, art, fashion, and commerce, this capital city of 7.5 million shed its stuffy reputation about the time The Beatles rocked the world. Today its 32 boroughs are an eclectic mix of Brits, Indians, Pakistanis, and a host of other nationalities. It’s a sprawling, fast-paced metropolis, despite its advanced age. London is old even by European standards. Founded as Londinium in 43 AD by the Romans, it was the city’s long, rich history that attracted me as a place to take my son. Like any 12-year-old boy, kings and wars, ghosts and castles captivated his imagination. Over the last year, he had eagerly read anything to do with King Arthur and Harry Potter. Perhaps a visit to the real London would clarify fact versus fiction in an enjoyable, memorable way. There was one other reason why
London was an easy choice as a destination for our first family excursion abroad—the language is English. Though American and English accents and dialects diverge in many ways, there remains enough in common to communicate yet feel like you’re in a foreign land. Two weeks later, we landed in London. Tower of London. The Tower of London, with its royal residence, dark dungeons, medieval armory, and reputation for gruesome beheadings, was the perfect starting point for our English indoctrination. The Tower of London is actually several towers that combined make an impressive medieval stronghold that has long represented the might of the British crown. When William, Duke of Normandy (also known as William the Conqueror), invaded England, he needed a fortress where he could protect himself
and that could also serve as an intimidating symbol of his authority among the people of the city and other claimants to the throne. Toward this end, he began construction of the White Tower, the oldest tower of the Tower of London, in the 1080s. Completed in 1100, the White Tower was immense for its time—a 90-foottall stone building with thick Roman walls on two sides and a 25-foot-wide, 11-foot-deep dry moat and earthwork topped by a wooden palisade, a fence of wooden stakes. It dominated the view for miles. Though it was never intended as a royal residence, many kings and queens of England lived there over the ensuing centuries, expanding its fortifications. Quite a few were beheaded there as well, including two of King Henry VIII’s six wives, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. The last person put to death at the Tower, the German
FOR MORE INFORMATION For general tourist information: www.visitlondon.com Tower of London: www.hrp.org.uk/ TowerOfLondon HMS Belfast, Churchill’s War Rooms: www.iwm.org.uk Recommended guidebook for sites, activities, transportation, restaurants, and hotels, including a foldout map: Frommer’s London 2013 by Darwin Porter and Danforth Price (Wiley Publishing).
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The Tower of London contains more than cannons (above), including the legendary ravens, various firearms in the armory, the royal quarters of Edward I and other members of the British monarchy, and an unobstructed view of Tower Bridge across the Thames River.
Legend says that if the ravens leave the Tower, both the Tower and the British kingdom will crumble. I asked Parker if he believed that. “No, mom,” he replied. “But I bet they clip their wings just in case.”
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spy Josef Jakobs, was executed by firing squad during World War II. As we walked the grounds of the Tower of London, Parker was intrigued by these executions until he saw the empty lion cages. King John (1199–1216) was the first monarch to keep lions and other exotic animals at the Tower. The Tower’s animal menagerie eventually became the foundation for the famed London Zoo, founded six centuries after King John’s reign, in the 1830s. Today the only wildlife within the fortress is a conspiracy of ravens. Legend says that if the ravens leave the Tower, both the Tower and the British kingdom will crumble. I asked Parker if he believed that. “No, mom,” he replied. “But I bet they clip their wings just in case.” After watching the ravens briefly, we continued our tour of the Tower. We visited the former Royal Mint, the armory, Beauchamp Tower and the Salt Tower (both prisons), Martin Tower to see the exhibit of royal crowns, and the Broad Arrow Tower, a guardhouse. The Tower of London took most of a day to tour and gave us a fascinating grounding in English history. As we headed toward the exit, we passed a corner of the grounds that resembled a Tudorstyle neighborhood except for the Queen’s foot
guard garbed in a traditional scarlet jacket and tall bearskin hat. He stood at attention at his guardhouse, similar to the guards in front of Buckingham Palace. “Are you a real soldier?” asked my son, walking up to the guard. No answer, not even a downward glance. “Excuse me,” Parker asked again, thinking the soldier had not heard him, “Are you a real solder?” “He’s real,” I whispered. “How can you fight with that big hat on?” asked Parker of the guard. The guard’s eyes moved almost imperceptibly toward Parker. Parker noticed. “Have you ever shot that gun?” continued Parker. “Have you ever stabbed anyone with that bayonet?” The questions were about to start flowing uncontrollably from my son’s mouth. I grabbed his hand and pulled him away from the guard and toward the exit. “He’s not allowed to talk,” I explained, glancing back at the guard, whose eyes were now following us. He smiled ever so slightly, then returned his gaze back to straight ahead. HMS Belfast. From the Tower of London, we crossed the Thames via the Tower Bridge and then boarded the HMS Belfast, a 613-foot Royal Navy light cruiser warship that is now part of the Imperial War Museum and permanently
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moored on the Thames River. The ship was hit by a mine during World War II and repaired, and then it participated in the Normandy Landing, known as Operation Overlord in Great Britain and D-Day in the United States. After World War II, the Belfast served in Korea and other parts of the Pacific and the Arctic before being mothballed in 1963. It opened to the public in 1971. On the Belfast, Parker took aim through a real but disarmed deck gun, sat in the captain’s chair in the pilothouse, and touched a real torpedo. After touring the crew’s quarters, we had a snack in the mess hall, and then he sent a secret Morse code in the radio room. The Belfast was the perfect 20th century complement to our medieval morning. Churchill’s War Rooms and other sites. We had one other war-related place to visit on our self-made tour, Churchill’s War Rooms, the secret World War II– era bunker from which Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his advisors ran the country during the Blitz. The War Rooms are located under one of the Whitehall buildings near St. James Park and are now another part of the Imperial War Museum. When operational, hundreds of military staff worked in the tunnels, which also contained emergency living quarters for Churchill and his wife as well as several other key members of his Cabinet. From there, we walked the short distance to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament,
and then backtracked, entering St. James Park for a stroll past Buckingham Palace. After watching a mime dressed up in leaves from head to toe and having a lunch of fish and chips in Covent Gardens, we spent the afternoon posing with celebrities and British royalty at Madame Tussauds wax museum. Winston Churchill stood among the many international dignitaries there, his portly presence decidedly not a magnet to Parker, despite our visit to his wartime bunker. Parker was more interested in having his picture taken with actors Will Smith and Tom Cruise than the Prime Minister. Apparently, Churchill’s War Rooms held more appeal to a 12-yearold than the man himself. That was fine. Parker has plenty of years of school ahead to appreciate Churchill and contemplate his place in history after this memorable trip to London. V
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IN THE KITCHEN
A Festive Christmas Eve Dinner FEASTING ON FISHES BY SUSAN NYE
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or weeks, the holidays have sent you dashing hither, thither, and yon. Finally, it’s Christmas Eve—time to hang up the car keys and enjoy some time at home. Fill the house with the warm and wonderful aromas of a special holiday dinner. Take a deep breath (you’ve earned it), relax, and celebrate this special time with family and friends.
Esta dei Sette Pesci, or Feast of the Seven Fishes, has always intrigued me. Celebrated on Christmas Eve, the feast has its origins on the rocky coasts and beautiful beaches of Sicily. I am not Sicilian, but I love seafood, as well as all 4 4 4 things Mediterranean. The Sicilians are not alone in this holiday tradition.
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Far to the north in Scandinavia, Christmas Eve is celebrated with a julbord. To understand this fabulous feast, think of a smorgasbord on holiday steroids. Not strictly a feast of fishes, a julbord tempts you with pickled herring, shrimp, smoked and roasted salmon, salads, and, of course, meatballs. As enticing as these holiday extravaganzas may sound, Christmas Eve might not be the best time to tackle a seven-course dinner or an elaborate buffet. With all that is going on, a simpler meal may be in order. You can still enjoy a delicious seafood feast on Christmas
Eve; just serve fewer courses and focus on a combination of quick-fix and doahead dishes. Kick off the evening with a glass of champagne and smoked salmon. Salmon will make both a delicious and festive start to your holiday feast. Artfully arrange smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, finely chopped cucumbers, salmon roe or caviar, and lemon wedges on a large platter. Add a small bowl of Mustard-Dill Sauce and a basket of rye bread, and let everyone help themselves. Have a delicious holiday dinner, and Merry Christmas!
MUSTARD-DILL SAUCE Makes about 1 cup
O cup sour cream N cup mayonnaise 2–3 Tbsp Dijon mustard Zest of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1. Put the sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard into a small bowl and whisk until smooth and well combined. Add the lemon zest and dill, season with salt and pepper, and whisk again. 2. Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes to combine the flavors. Better yet, make ahead, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
RED & GREEN SALAD
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Put the beets on a sheet pan, drizzle with equal parts olive oil and vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
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2. Roast the beets for about 30 minutes, tossing once or twice, or until lightly caramelized and tender. Let cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
When it’s time to gather around the table, bring out a bright and beautiful salad. Combine traditions by merging beets (a smorgasbord mainstay) with Mediterranean greens and a sprinkle of feta.
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About 1K lb beets, peeled and chopped Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste head radicchio, cut into ribbons oz mixed baby greens scallions, thinly sliced oz crumbled feta cup chopped and toasted walnuts
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3. To serve: Toss the radicchio and greens with a little Roasted Garlic & Shallot Vinaigrette and arrange on individual plates or a large platter. Scatter the beets over the top and sprinkle with scallions, feta, and walnuts.
ROASTED GARLIC & SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE Makes about 1 cup
3–4 cloves garlic, peeled K shallot, peeled and quartered N tsp dried thyme Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Put the garlic and shallot in a small, ovenproof dish; season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast until the vegetables are very soft, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. 2. Put the garlic, shallot, vinegars, and mustard in a blender, season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 4
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Moving on, everyone will enjoy a fragrant stew of snapper, shrimp, and scallops. On a cold winter night, a warm and tasty stew is a perfect main course. While this one features only three kinds of seafood, the flavors will remind you of Sicily. An added plus—you can do most of the prep work in advance, and then finish and serve in minutes. Serves 8
Extra-virgin olive oil onion, diced carrot, diced stalk celery, diced tsp Italian herbs Pinch of chili pepper flakes or to taste Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 garlic cloves, minced 1–2 tsp anchovy paste 1 cup dry white wine 1 1 1 1
3 cups (one 28- to 30-oz can) crushed tomatoes 2 Tbsp capers, drained 8 Sicilian or other large green olives, pitted and diced 1 bay leaf 1 lb snapper filets or other firm white fish, cut into chunks 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lb bay scallops Chopped fresh basil
1. Heat a little olive oil in a large casserole over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and season with herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook the vegetables, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and anchovy paste, and cook for 2 minutes.
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2. Stir in the wine, tomatoes, capers, olives, and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. The stew can be made ahead to this point. Cool to room temperature, cover, and store in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to continue, bring the sauce to a simmer and complete the recipe. 3. Season the seafood with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the snapper to the casserole, and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and scallops and continue to cook, stirring once or twice, until all the fish is cooked through. The snapper and scallops will be opaque, and the shrimp will be pink. 4. Ladle the stew into shallow bowls, sprinkle with chopped basil, and serve immediately with warm chunks of sourdough bread.
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1 orange 1 cup whole milk 1 cup half & half 8 oz chocolate—milk, dark, or a mix, chopped 1 tsp espresso powder (decaf is okay) 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract Sugar to taste (optional) K cup Grand Marnier or to taste (optional) 1. Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the peel from the orange. Reserve the orange for another use. 2. Put the orange peel, milk, and half & half in a saucepan, and heat to a simmer over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes. 3. Remove the orange peel and reheat the milk and cream to a simmer over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate, and let sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate. Add the espresso powder and vanilla, and whisk to combine. For a sweeter treat, add a spoonful or two of sugar. The hot chocolate can be made ahead to this point. Cool to room temperature, cover, and store in the refrigerator. 4. Reheat to steaming, whisk in the Grand Marnier, and serve in espresso cups. V Susan Nye lives in New Hampshire and writes for several New England magazines and newspapers. Named one of the Top 100 Foodie Bloggers of 2012 by BlueStar Range, she shares many of her favorite recipes and stories about family and friendship on her blog at www.susannye.wordpress.com. winter 2013/2014 | around concord 61
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Clockwise from top left: Fleet of limos on Main Street. Relax in a luxurious interior. Every limo is stocked with ice water and amenities like fine glassware. Lesther Almanzar and Peter Lessard of Concord Auto Spa ensure that limos are in tip-top condition.
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Capital City Limousine’s clients have included famous athletes and VIPs of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Then there are loyal locals, like retired District Court Judge Dale Townley-Tilson of Concord, 76, who prefers to avoid driving in traffic and parking at the airport. “When I get in early from a flight, they’re always there waiting for me,” he says. “They always track flights and have always been there, no matter what time. It’s a very convenient, courteous, and punctual company.” Al Richards of Hooksett spent 53 years in the retail business, mostly in store management, until Circuit City began its descent six years ago, and he started driving for Capital City Limousine. He left briefly for a stint at Staples but wound 66 find around concord at www.aroundconcordnh.com
up right back as a chauffeur. The hockey fan especially enjoys driving Manchester Monarchs players to Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock every year for their charity work. “That’s always a bunch of fun,” says Richards. He has chauffeured former Boston Bruins greats Brad Park, Terry O’Reilly, and Rick Middleton comfortably and promptly to their destinations, along with Concord native and former major league all-star Bob Tewskbury, comedian Paula Poundstone, and musician Wynton Marsalis. “It’s a growing business, that’s for sure,” says Richards, who specializes in driving larger vehicles. “It’s the best job I’ve ever had.” A GREEN LIMOUSINE ?
While “green limousine” may seem like an oxymoron, Capital City Limousine claims it provides an economical and green mode of transportation. “It’s based on seating capacity,” says Seluk. While a Toyota Prius carries only two people in the rear seat, their stretch Hummer, although averaging considerably fewer miles per gallon, carries 14 passengers. The always-ambitious Seluk is adding
BigBeautifulTrees “Customer service is paramount to this industry. Chauffeurs on the road provide that level of service that is expected. We are here to provide a great experience for the client.” —Joe Seluk, owner of Capital City Limousine
a southern branch to his business. Gulf Coast Limousine is already registered with the state of Florida, and Seluk predicts it will be operational by late 2014. The company will provide service to and from the Sarasota, Tampa, and Fort Myers airports, including Longboat and Siesta Key. Seluk works seven days a week—in the office, behind the wheel, and even under the vehicles if need be. “It keeps me busy. I have a lot on my plate, but I try to keep everything from falling off,” Seluk says. Capital City Limousine supports many local charities, such as the Concord Boys and Girls Club, the New Hampshire State Police Association, Concord Crime Line, Boscawen Elementary School, and St. John Regional School. V Capital City Limousine (603) 223-6500 www.capcitylimo-nh.com
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ow does one begin on any given path that, in time, grows larger than the person? In Sandy Sherman’s case, I first met her in a watercolor class I was teaching. She was an oil painter eager to learn the art of watercolor for quick studies of the forest floor. She began painting at the age of 32, starting with still life and continuing in that genre while also taking a class in landscape painting with Richard Whitney and later with Deb Crowder. Sherman also studied drawing with Peter Granucci. Her graphite self-portrait won two national awards. ď ˝
Sandy enjoys the outdoors on Crescent Pond.
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Clockwise from top left: Sandy’s painting entitled Our Grape Arbor. Sandy captures Violets in this work. Sandy’s Tree Moss. Photos courtesy of the artist. Sandy’s Studio in the Moonlight by Richard Whitney. Courtesy of the artist.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE STUDIOS Take Route 9 west from Concord to Route 123 north to Stoddard. Take a right onto Shedd Hill Road at the fire station. The road bears quickly to the left. Stay on Shedd Hill Road for two miles. You will see the sign for the Studios at Crescent Pond on your right. Go down the dirt road, Chalet
Richard and Sandy at home.
Over the years, as an artist working in the same studio space as her internationally recognized husband, Richard Whitney, she painted beside him, which resulted in a similar style. To distinguish her work from Whitney’s, who would paint the broader landscape, Sherman focused in on a detail of the landscape, such as fiddleheads or violets, calling them “intimate landscapes.”
Drive, to the end. The studios are to the right in the barn’s upper level and to the left in Sherman’s studio overlooking the pond.
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She and Whitney searched for property for over a year before deciding to move to Stoddard, where they have access to their land with a pond adjacent to 6,000 acres of conservation land belonging to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. They made an educated decision to buy the land, while the house wasn’t the major deciding factor in their purchase. They have never regretted the decision. Sherman also paints figures, which she calls Grotoons™, but the focus of her work and her life lies in nature. Both she and Whitney love the natural world, so together they spend many enjoyable hours outside clearing trails, hiking, and being around the pond and watching the abundance of life situated just outside their door. An aside from her usual work, the book The Opium Wars bears her illustration on the cover. She has also served as the town representative to the Monadnock Conservancy. Sherman shows at the Copley Society in Boston and formerly had her paintings in a gallery in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Sandy’s Interrupted Fern. Courtesy of the artist. Right: Sandy enjoying a walk.
Her painting of Dooley’s Market hung in the governor’s office for a time. Currently, her work is showing at their studios and at various shows. She recently had a joint show with her husband at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNHF) in Concord. Jane Difley, president of SPNHF, stated, “Sandy deeply appreciates both the beauty and wildness of nature, and this is clear in her art. While she receives inspiration from the natural world, she also helps sustain it. She and her husband live on 81 acres that they have protected with a conservation easement; they felt that protecting their own land was the greatest gift they could give. Nature inspires art, which inspires conservation, which protects wildness that inspires art. It’s a great feedback loop!” Sherman and Whitney walk daily along the paths. She says of their walks, “The land feeds our psyches; the ever-changing beauty of it has enticed us to hike on any given day. It keeps us grounded. People have asked us, ‘How can you get any work done around here? It is so beautiful!’” She adds, “Every year I see something
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Regardless of when you draw, your benefit may be taxable. The tax, or lack of, is based on somewhat complicated special step-rate thresholds. If you are going to work or have other income sources and draw a benefit, carefully coordinate the tax implications with your tax advisor.
If you are eligible to receive Social Security retirement benefits as the primary insured, you can begin drawing an early—but permanently reduced—retirement benefitanytime between age 62 and your full retirement age. The full retirement age is 65 for those born before 1938 and gradually increases to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. At your full retirement age, you can receive 100 percent of your benefit with no reduction. If you delay receiving your benefit until after your full retirement age and up until age 70, you can receive a permanently increased benefit. For each year of delay from your full retirement age until 70, you will see up to an 8percent increase in the benefit amount. Depending on your full retirement age, an age 62 benefit of $1,113 delayed until you’re 70 could grow to as much as $2,023. There is no advantage in delaying the start of your benefit after age 70, since the increase ceases at 70. DECIDING WHEN TO DRAW
There are several factors to take into consideration in deciding when to draw. Do you need the money? If you just plain need the money, you may have no choice but to draw early. How long will you live? If one doesn’t live past 77, the total amount of payments will be more if the benefit is drawn starting at age 62. If one lives past 81, the total amount of payments will be more if the benefit is delayed until 70.
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Regardless of when you draw, your benefit may be taxable. The tax, or lack of, is based on somewhat complicated special step-rate thresholds. If you are going to work or have other income sources and draw a benefit, carefully coordinate the tax implications with your tax advisor. What if you draw early and invest the payments? Counterintuitively, this strategy has as much to do with life expectancy as rate of return. Not only is a high rate of return required to be successful, but the fewer years one lives, the more likely this strategy will work; the longer the life span, the less likely it will work. This is contrary to the ultimate goal of more lifetime income with the mostlikely beneficiary being an heir to a shortlived recipient who drew early and invested the benefit. The final consideration is that drawing early can also cause a permanent reduction in the benefits paid to your spouse, since the spousal benefit is based on your benefit. If your spouse is taking his or her own benefit rather than opting for the spousal benefit, your benefit timing is irrelevant. So if you need the money, are in poor health, or are not working, you may want to draw early. If you are in good health, have assets you can draw on, or are still earning a good income, you may want to wait at least until your full retirement age. If longevity runs in your family, you have substantial assets, or you are earning a high income, you might want to consider waiting until you stop working or age 70 to draw. And since you can draw anytime between 62 and 70, you can always delay initially and simply reassess as you go, drawing when you decide the time is right. For additional information, a straightforward brochure by the Social Security Administration on retirement benefits can be found at www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10035.pdf. Also, Social Security statements are no longer being mailed to most recipients, but you can access your statement by visiting www.ssa.gov/myac count/. The Social Security Administration can be reached toll free at 1 (800) 772-1213 or online at www.ssa.gov. If you prefer an in-person visit, there are numerous offices located throughout New England. V
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The Barley House
132 North Main Street, Concord, NH (603) 228-6363 The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern is Concord’s choice for top-notch food, microbrews, and Irish whiskey. The Barley House features upscale tavern food in a comfortable upbeat atmosphere. Located in historic downtown Concord. $$ Open daily; closed Sunday. www.barleyhouse.com
Hanover Street Chophouse 149 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH (603) 644-2467 Enjoy fine dining at this exquisite downtown Manchester steakhouse featuring an urban-style bar, award-winning wine list, steaks, chops, fresh fi sh, and a variety of seafood. $$$ www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com
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Tandy’s Top Shelf
One Eagle Square (opposite the State House), Concord, NH (603) 856-7614 Tandy’s Top Shelf is the home of the longest and best Happy Hour in town! Tandy’s is all about great food, drinks, deals, entertainment, events, and atmosphere. See you soon. $$ www.top-shelf.biz
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3 Bicentennial Square, Concord, NH (603) 225-2776 Concord’s Caffeination Destination, offering regular coffee with espressobased drinks as our specialty. Enjoy music, a latte, beer, wine, or cordial. Nestled off Main Street in a beautiful park setting. $ www.truebrewbarista.com
Granite Restaurant & Bar
96 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH (603) 227-9000 Ext. 608 Concord’s creative and exciting dining alternative, offering off-site catering. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Superb food and exquisite service put the “special” in your special occasion. $$$ www.graniterestaurant.com
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Capital Deli
2 Capital Plaza, Concord, NH (603) 228-2299 With their home-style cooking, Capital Deli offers a full breakfast as well as a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, and much more. Capital Deli also offers catering throughout Concord. $ Mon–Fri 7am–3pm www.capitaldelillc.com
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LOCAL VENUES Capitol Center for the Arts 44 South Main Street Concord, NH Box Office: (603) 225-1111 www.ccanh.com Concord City Auditorium 2 Prince Street Concord, NH (603) 228-2793 www.concordcityauditorium.org McGowan Fine Art 10 Hills Avenue Concord, NH Hours: Tues–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–2, and by appointment. (603) 225–2515 www.mcgowanfineart.com The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com
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Enjoy a wealth of cultural offerings in Concord and the surrounding areas. If your organization has a March, April, or May event that you’d like to submit for our Spring 2014 issue, please email details to editor@aroundconcordnh.com by February 1, 2014. For more events, visit www.aroundconcordnh.com.
Through December 24 Exhibit: Got ART Talent Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
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14 Turning Pointe Center of Dance: The Nutcracker Ballet Info: (603) 485-8710, TPCD@comcast.net Audi, 2pm
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20 New Hampshire School of Ballet: The Nutcracker Info: (603) 668-5330, nhsb@comcast.net Audi, 7pm
22 The Merrimack Holiday Pops
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11 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
14 Defending the Caveman Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm
19 & 22 Shake It Up! Improvised Shakespeare Co. Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am
19 Medium Lauren Rainbow: An Evening with Spirit Capitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
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Johane, who lives in Concord, enjoys the view from the Body Shop at CHP, which overlooks Storrs Street.
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Johane Telgener DIRECTOR, CONCORD HOSPITAL CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION (CHP) You offer something for everyone, from breast-feeding to senior wellness. Why are these types of programs important to the Concord community? Wellness is an important part of every stage of life. Breast-feeding is the best form of nutrition that you can offer your baby, and taking care of your body and mind as you age is also the best you can do for yourself in your senior years. People are exposed to so much information on a daily basis. We feel it is very important to help individuals sort through that information and make healthy choices that will have a positive impact throughout their lifespans. Helping individuals lead happy and healthy lifestyles is great for the Concord community. Promoting a sense of wellness in the community is really important for all of us at the Center for Health Promotion.
How do you draw from the resources of Concord Hospital to make this a relevant and useful program? The providers in our organization are always willing to offer community programs at CHP. It is wonderful to have such a team of experts available to support wellness education efforts. They advise us as to what they see their patients struggling with, and we build our programs from their input. It is a wonderful collaboration.
Can you help local organizations create their own wellness programs? Yes, we have a Business Partners In Health program where we work with many local businesses and state agencies to support their employee wellness efforts. Some employers are offering very impressive programs, and others are just beginning, so we can be a resource to just about any level of commitment a business is looking to support. Work is often where people spend the majority of their time, so many are looking for employers to promote wellness, and business owners are really seeing the value in supporting their employees’ efforts to stay healthy. It is good for their bottom line.
How do you have fun while trying to stay healthy and happy? My best day is playing golf with my sons or cross-country skiing around Concord. I also enjoy singing with the Songweavers, Jazzercising several times a week with wonderful women, and entertaining friends with healthy recipes. I enjoy the local restaurants and everything Concord has to offer. V
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