New Hampshire Magazine April 2017

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Contents 36 First Things 4 Editor’s Note 6 Contributors Page 8 Feedback

Features

44 603 Informer

603 Living

10 DAFFODIL DAYS

24 THE MILKY WAY

84 Home

12 April Picks

26 Retail

HISTORIC RENOVATION

by Amy Mitchell photos by Rob Karosis

photo by Jim Salge

Meet magician and Hatbox Theatre creator Andrew Pinard. photo by David Mendelsohn

photo Christopher M. Georgia

GET READY TO HIT THE LINKS

by Susan Laughlin

90 Health

27 Politics

by Karen A. Jamrog

UNDERSTANDING GLUTEN

SAME-DAY VOTER REGISTRATION

36 John Stark

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34 In Their Own Words

by James Pindell

92 Law

28 Blips

by Jeff Woodburn

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

New Hampshire’s Revolutionary War hero deserves to be famous for more than our state motto.

by Janice Webster Brown illustrations by NHIA students

44 Smarter Food Researchers at the University of New Hampshire are changing the way farms produce food — for the better. photos and story by Susan Laughlin

94 Local Dish DEVILED EGGS

by Susan Laughlin

96 Calendar of NH Events COMEDY EVENTS

by Sarah Cahalan

14 Our Town DREWSVILLE

by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

A WESTMINSTER WINNER

by Lynne Snierson

29 Review LOCAL BOOKS

by Rick Broussard

52 Inside the ER

17 Small Bites

It takes a special mix of knowledge, toughness and passion to work in emergency medicine.

by Barbara Coles photos by Kendal J. Bush

FOOD NEWS

30 Out and About

by Susan Laughlin

YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE

18 Food & Drink

31 Artisan

58 Top Doctors The results of the 2017 Castle Connolly Top Doctors poll

April 2017

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by Susan Laughlin

22 Good Deed

32 First Person

by Darren Garnick

edited by Susan Laughlin

104 Last Laugh

THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY MOUSE

by Howard Mansfield

ON THE COVER Dr. James C. Vailas was selected as a Top Doctor in the specialty of orthopaedic surgery. See this year’s winners on page 58. Photo by Kendal J. Bush

100 Dine Out GOOD EATS

JENNIFER REILLY DIGGS

by Susan Laughlin

A BELATED THANK-YOU

WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH

edited by Sarah Cahalan

MOOSE ENCOUNTERS

by Rebecca Rule

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t was excerpted from a speech by Sir William Osler, one of the most influential (and quotable) physicians of North American history (he was Canadian). Latin roots of the word translate as “calm soul” and loosely defined it means “imperturbability.”

The word reminds me a bit of Ernest Hemingway’s definition of courage as “grace under pressure.” It’s the kind of courage that enables doctors to comfort and repair people during their worst days. It’s that kind of steadiness that doctors offer as they deliver most of us into the world in the first place.

And physicians were even there to offer some aequanimitas during a different kind of birth — the birth of our nation. Much has been written about the personal risk endured by the men and women who argued and fought for American independence.

Along with a herd of lawyers and a gaggle of landholders and entrepreneurs, three of our founding fathers, the signatories on our Declaration of Independence, were doctors. Two of those doctors came from New Hampshire.

Most folks have heard of Matthew Thornton — if not specifically about the Colonial-era physician, then at least they’ve heard of the health plan named after him. Thornton’s home in Derry is a National Historic Landmark.

So is another house in nearby Kingston, where Dr. Josiah Bartlett began his medical practice in 1750. The political stresses that led up to our Revolution were already being felt then, but Bartlett chose to take a role in the revolutionary Provincial Assembly.

At one point, his home was burned to the ground, presumably by Tories who were aligned with the British Crown. Undaunted, Bartlett was the first member of the Continental Congress to answer in the affirmative

to the question of declaring independence.

Bartlett’s devotion to the cause was demonstrated even more clearly when he followed General John Stark’s forces to the Battle of Bennington to offer his medical skills under the unique pressures of wartime.

That’s aequanimitas.

Not every doctor is called upon or even able to serve humanity on a battlefield, but the stress and suffering that takes place in the emergency departments of virtually every major hospital certainly provide occasions where a touch of imperturbability is an asset.

Our story on page 52 explores some places where doctors and nurses are swept up every day into the action and pathos we might associate with a MASH unit.

Meanwhile, another kind of battle rages as healthcare policy undergoes an upheaval with a new presidential administration reassessing the fundamentals of how people access and pay for medical treatments.

Good to know that as the new declarations and constitutions are being written for medical and insurance policies, there are at least a few doctors on hand in Congress. Who better to offer prescriptions and insights to ensure the healthiest course ahead?

I should confess that doctors and hospitals have been on my mind recently, not just because of this issue. By the time you read this, I’ll be a first-time grandfather. I hear it’s a particularly rewarding experience. It will no doubt require a lot more courage from my daughter Eleanor, but she was born with a calm soul.

Besides, much like doctoring, motherhood is really all about grace under pressure.

Congratulations to all our Core PhysiCians Who Were named “ToP DoCs” this Year These physicians are representative of the excellent providers throughout Core Physicians’ primary and specialty care network. Together, we provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the Seacoast.

Alexandra Bonesho, MD Core Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine John Brennan, MD Core Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine David Buono, MD Core Physicians, Family Medicine A. Neil Clerk, MD Core Orthopedics Paul Deranian, MD Core Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Eileen Forrest, MD Core Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

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Gregory Goodkin, MD Core Cardiology

Roger Nowak, MD Core Orthopedics

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Michael Pangan, MD Core Physicians, Family Medicine

Timothy Keenan, MD Core Physicians, Family Medicine

Mark Reeder, MD Core Physicians, Family Medicine

Daniel Kunz, DO Core Rheumatology

Christopher Roseberry, MD, FACS Core General Surgery

Steven Loh, MD Core Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Thomas Sherman, MD Core Gastroenterology

Mini Mahata, MD Core Endocrinology

Geoffrey Starr, MD Core Neurology

Thomas McGovern, MD Core Orthopedics

Jay Swett, MD, FACS Core General Surgery

Contributors Kendal J. Bush shot this month’s cover and photos for the feature story “Inside the ER.” Before calling the Monadnock Region home, she traveled the world as an editor and videographer for the National Geographic Channel and NBC. She combines years of experience as a photojournalist with her film school education to yield colorful, creative portraits, corporate, wedding and event photography. Her work is frequently featured on the cover of Parenting New Hampshire magazine and in the pages of New Hampshire Magazine’s Bride.

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Howard Mansfield, who wrote “First Person,” is the author of eight books, including “Dwelling in Possibility: Searching for the Soul of Shelter.”

Historian and genealogist Janice Webster Brown wrote the feature story “John Stark.”

She’s also the editor of the history blog “Cow Hampshire.”

Susan Laughlin, our cuisine editor, wrote and took the photos for the feature “Smart Food.”

She also produces our monthly Food and Artisan sections.

Former longtime New Hampshire Magazine managing editor (and current contributing editor) Barbara Coles wrote “Inside the ER.”

Rebecca Rule, who wrote “Last Laugh,” is the author of a number of books for both kids and adults. Her latest is “N is for New Hampshire.”

Astrophotographer Christopher M. Georgia took the photo for “Informer.” The Manchester resident specializes in both rural and urban nightscape photos.

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To illustrate our story about Revolutionary War hero General John Stark, we asked students of New Hampshire Institute of Art professor Ryan O’Rourke to draw some key scenes from Stark’s life. (O’Rourke himself frequently contributes to New Hampshire Magazine.)

Today, Stark is most famous for coining our state motto in a P.S. of a letter, but his life — from getting kidnapped

by Indians to winning important battles — was about much more than that. This is a part of an ongoing partnership with NHIA. Each month, our “Seniority,” “Law” and “Health” sections feature art created by NHIA students and alumni. Thank you to NHIA students Max Gagnon (who created the story’s opening spread and the image on the far left), Olivia Smith, Meg Gallagher, Abrianna Mayberry, Will Hadley, Shannon Scott, Brittany Urbani, Lindsay Middleton, Daniel Gadwah and K’nea Anderson for helping us tell Stark’s story. We look forward to seeing what you’ll do in the future.

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Great article on the state prison retail store and associated program [“Crafting a Future,” February 2017]. My wife and I went yesterday, and we could not believe the number of products the inmates make for sale. We purchased a cherry coffee table for our living room and some salad bowls made from walnut and ash. The quality was great, and the prices are more than fair. They use a lot of hardwood in their cabinets and tables.

If you went out and purchased the wood and made these items yourself, it would cost you more than half the asking price. They are asking about a third of the price that furniture stores are for the same item, and the quality is equal or better. Next time you are in the market for an item for your home or a gift for a friend or family member, go here and compare.

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Thanks for the Story As the current board chair of American Furniture Masters Institute and on behalf of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, we wish to thank you for the well-written and beautifully photographed article that was published in your February issue about our Prison Outreach Program [“Crafting a Future”]. In the 15 years that we have been running the program at the NH State Prison in Concord and more recently in the Maine State Prison, we are proud of the positive impact we have made on the lives of inmates who have participated. Those who have completed their sentences and been released have been able to reenter the world with a skill that gives them a sense of pride and that can afford them a livable wage.

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As Furniture Master Terry Moore so aptly commented in the article, “Of all the people who have taken our woodworking program, no one has gone back to prison.” We are quite proud of this accomplishment, particularly in an environment where the recidivism rate in New Hampshire for men released from prison is 42 percent.

Our Prison Outreach Program is supported solely through private donations and is provided as a service to the NH State Prison at no cost. Our goal is to continue to expand the program in other locations, including the Women’s State Prison in Concord.

Thank you again for your sincere interest in our Prison Outreach Program and for giving your readers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the importance of programs such as this.

Mary W. McLaughlin Board chair American Furniture Masters Institute Manchester

Hail to the King Thank you for the January 2017 article “The King of the North” by Anders Morley.

Bruce Luetters’ photographs made the article come to life. John Harrigan was my lifeline to becoming a true New Hampshirite when I moved to Sullivan County in late 1988. His weekly article in the Union Leader changed my feelings about the necessity of culling herds and flocks of wildlife. I now feel proud of the hunter in the truck in front of me with her or his deer heading to the weigh station.

John Harrigan and Stacey Cole gave me an appreciation for the wonders of the woods.

I went from a city gal to what I am today by reading the words of these two men.

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Out of the Park You hit it out of the park featuring John Harrigan as your cover story. You are doing yourself a disservice if you miss having a

conversation with Harrigan. Being the chef at our Bungy hunting camp, the greatest memories are staying up until 3 a.m. listening to the lore of the North Country from the man himself, with Millie always sitting in his lap by the wood stove. It’s an honor to know this living legend and being able to spend time with him. A great and well-deserved article.

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More Gluten-free, Please Thank you so much for the gluten-free Irish soda bread muffin recipe [“Local Flavor,” March 2017]! As I was reading about all the great pizza places [“Round Meals”], I was thinking, “I wish they would do a piece on gluten-free food around the state,” and — boom! — there it was. P.S. It would still be super cool if you did a story on gluten-free food around the state.

A happy gluten-free Irish-American girl.

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Happy for a Friend Keep up the great magazine. Was really happy to see our friend and fellow artisan, Gigi Laberge, featured in the magazine this month [“Artisan,” February 2017]. Glad the article mentioned the Crafts at the Capitol that Gigi started because my husband, Gary LaRose, is one of the artisans who is in that show with Gigi and all the other great artisans. Gary is an artisan blacksmith.

Bonnie LaRose Hillsboro

Help with Downsizing Terrific article on downsizing while preparing to move into smaller accommodations [“Seniority,” March 2017]. With a new lifecare facility soon to be built in Keene, those who have purchased units have the same issue: getting rid of all we have accumulated. All conversations lead to a common problem — many are very attached to things that no longer have value and that children may not want. Getting started is difficult but is cathartic! We have already downsized and it is a huge relief to us and our family.

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Daffodil Days Stumbling upon spring

Though the chill in the air remains and the trees are still bare, early blooming flowers, such as the sunny daffodil, promise brighter days to come. One of the many spring pleasures in New Hampshire is finding clumps of these white and yellow beauties. This photo was taken on a foggy morning on a rural dirt road in Nottingham, but we know of another spot you should seek out. Along Route 9 in West Chesterfield (near the Vermont border), there is an intersection of Cross Road and Welcome Hill Road, just by the Chesterfield Inn. Turn onto Welcome Hill Road and follow it past the town’s 1772 burying ground, up a steep hill, and when the road becomes dirt, you’ll see what locals call the Daffodil Garden or Daffodil Hill. It’s private property, but the owners have set up a viewing bench and there’s a place to pull off of the road. The rules are simple — no pets, running children or picking flowers. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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April | Picks A comedy quintet that can’t be missed

Emma Willmann April 8, Portsmouth

Get ahead of the comedic curve with this up-andcoming funnywoman. The NYC standup has been featured in Elle and Time Out New York and, last fall, made her late-night debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Check out her Portsmouth set for jokes on growing up in small-town Maine and navigating life as a 20-30-something lesbian in Trump’s America. themusichall.org

Bob Marley April 7-8, Manchester

If you’ve watched a late-night comedy show any time this century, then you’ve probably seen this jokester. The Maine native has played the Palace Theatre several times on his path to standup stardom, so revisit his high-energy style (or catch it for the first time) in these shows to see that there’s more to Bob Marley than his familiar name. palacetheatre.org

“Saturday Night Live.” “Aladdin.” Those Aflac commercials. Gilbert Gottfried’s comedy credentials are a mile long, and now you can see him live just miles from home. Start attuning your ears to the sounds of screeching now. rochesteroperahouse.com

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Gilbert Gottfried April 22, Rochester

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Leave the April fooling to the professionals. With this kind of comedic company around the state, we’re all in for a good laugh this month — no whoopee cushions required.

Redhook Brewery Comedy Series: Starring Chris Distefano April 7-8, Portsmouth

Want your MTV? One of the network’s most popular comedians comes to the Seacoast for a standup special at the local Redhook Brewery outpost.

Known for his stints on “Girl Code” and “Guy Code” — think riffs on topics like whether to date a friend’s ex — Distefano and his three weekend performances will get you laughing like a millennial. Grab a Redhook beer and enjoy. redhook.com

Kathy Griffin April 27, Keene

The flame-haired Griffin may be famous for her “life on the D-list,” but we’d like to promote her to at least a B. The comedienne and activist has won Emmys and Grammys and appeared on everything from “Fashion Police” to her own Bravo talk show — when she’s not busy stirring up controversy online. Catch her trademark raunchy humor in Keene (or later this month in Portsmouth) on the heels of her “Like a Boss” tour. thecolonial.org

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OUR TOWN

The 202-year-old Drewsville General Store

Wander to Drewsville

An unplanned journey to a charming town

BY BARBARA RADCLIFFE ROGERS

W

e hadn’t planned to go on a historical odyssey when we took the TR-6 on a Sunday drive to Walpole for ice cream. But you know how one thing can lead to another. In this case, one sign led to another, which is how we ended up in Drewsville.

We got there by following an intriguing “Old Cheshire Turnpike” sign from Walpole’s Valley Road. The narrow winding road didn’t look like what we now call a turnpike, but we were familiar with these old privately funded roads, where they “turned the pike” to let travelers through after they paid the toll (usually about one cent for a horse and rider).

Between 1796 and 1830, more than 80 of these turnpikes were built in the state, stretching 500 miles. Where, we wondered, did this one lead?

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It led us to Drewsville, an unincorporated village at the northeast corner of Walpole.

The Cheshire Turnpike began in 1804 to connect the Third NH Turnpike in Keene to Charlestown, 24 miles away. Only five years earlier, an article in “The NH Sentinel” reported that “roads in New Hampshire were so bad that riding from one town to another a traveler’s life was in jeopardy.” The better-constructed private roads improved travel considerably, and by 1827 a stagecoach line was carrying passengers on the Cheshire Turnpike from Keene to Charlestown through Drewsville.

There was ample reason for commerce through Drewsville in the early 1800s, when the steep drops in the narrow Cold River Valley powered seven mills. One of the first was built by Col. Benjamin Bellows, the founder of Walpole, and it wasn’t long before

a village grew around these valuable sources of water power. Only a few remnants of stone foundations remain today, as the mills couldn’t compete with later mills powered by combustion engines and electricity.

The pleasant village green where we stopped still reflects Drewsville’s early prosperity, with several notable buildings. On one side, the 1836 stone Seventh-day Adventist Church, which began as an Episcopal church, was founded by Thomas Drew, for whom the village was named. Drew was quite a character. Indentured in Londonderry as an orphan, he was traded to a local man, who brought him to Walpole. Drew went on to become a multiterm state legislator, and kept a public house in Drewsville. By the mid1800s, along with the church and public house, Drewsville had a store, two blacksmith shops and two factories, one making pillboxes and the other sashes and doors.

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The narrow winding road didn’t look like what we call a turnpike, but we were familiar with these old privately funded roads. beautifully maintained Gothic Revival house with a columned porch, and the other is the 1880 Drewsville Mansion, now on the National Register of Historic Places. This large building stretches across an entire end of the green and is significant as a example of Stick-Eastlake style, decorated with jigsaw cutouts and stick work, which is rare in this region. In 1998, Southwestern Community Services and other sponsors received the NH Preservation Achievement Award for their rehabilitation of the Drewsville Mansion into affordable housing.

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sign proclaims. In 2015, the store celebrated its 200th anniversary by throwing a townwide birthday bash on the common. Inside, we looked at the day’s lunch specials — chili, Italian wedding soup, bacon cheeseburgers, mac and cheese, and custom-built sandwiches — and noted that coffee and breakfast sandwiches are ready starting at 5 a.m. It’s that kind of service that’s kept the store an important part of community life in this little town. In last year’s WMUR Viewers’ Choice awards, it was named one of the best local country stores in New Hampshire.

The Old Cheshire Turnpike leaves Drewsville and continues into Langdon, where the state’s smallest historic covered bridge crosses Great Brook. Prentiss Bridge predates the Cheshire Turnpike, which acquired it when the toll road was built. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the bridge is no longer open to cars but sits right beside the road that bypasses it.

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Truffle tater tots with Philly cheesesteak

enjoying beer, and he plans to base Hop Talks out of the Flight Center. Other events include scheduled tastings and beer dinners.

Now, if only they would open a beer café at the airport — then it would really please “flight” lovers from near and far.

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A bottle store that showcases New Hampshire beers recently opened at The Flight Center Beer Café as well. You can buy beer by the six-pack or mix and match your own.

New Hampshire brews that are self-distributed and available in limited quantities are front and center.

In total, the shop offers more than 500 craft beers from New England and beyond.

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Time for Takeoff

Craft beer is big business in New Hampshire. In fact, there are 65 breweries in the state, each offering at least three core beers. It’s a daunting task to try and sample them all, but Seth Simonian has made it easier. His Flight Center Beer Café in Nashua offers 48 beers on tap, most from New Hampshire craft breweries. Simonian says that most restaurants average about five taps and only one is dedicated to a New Hampshire brew. With just one available tap, it would will take a long time to rotate through the 200 available Granite State beers, and the list keeps growing. But at the Flight Center, he says, “I own the list — it’s the beers I enjoy most.”

Why did he call it the Flight Center? Well, obviously, they serve a nice flight of four beers for $16,

Event of the Month but the other reason is Simonian’s love of aircraft. He is a qualified pilot through Daniel Webster College, but banked a turn toward beer after he married. The huge aircraft image covering an entire wall of the former Cooking Matters space takes center stage, while co-owner Liu Vaine is working on portraits of important pilots in aviation history for other walls.

The place has an interesting vibe and is a must-stop for anyone interested in New Hampshire beer.

The Flight Center’s kitchen offers just enough richly satisfying menu options to complement a session of beer tasting. Shown above on the right is the truffle tater tots dish topped with Philly cheesesteak. Other options include a variation on a Cubano with fried plantains and a pulled pork slider.

Simonian also runs Hop Head United, a group dedicated to educating the public on the finer points of

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Tuscan Kitchen Expands Mangia to one and all!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN

Tuscan Kitchen 581 Lafayette Rd. Portsmouth (603) 952-4875 tuscanbrands.com

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n late February, a crowd hovered outside the Tuscan Kitchen on Lafayette Road in Portsmouth. It was opening day for the restaurant empire’s third location. Owner Joe Faro was on hand with friends and family, including Mary Ann Esposito and Billy Costa.

Faro’s son cut the red ribbon and Faro waved his arm saying, “Welcome to my house — my house is your house, come on in!” And that’s what the Tuscan Kitchen experience is all about — gracious Italian hospitality.

Faro tells the story of how this location came about. It was Esposito, famed cookbook author and “Ciao Italia” host, who “planted the seed” about opening a

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Portsmouth location, especially since she lives in nearby Durham. Faro relates that about three years ago he noticed an available property on Lafayette Road. It had been abandoned for 15 years and once housed the old Jerry Lewis Cinema that he frequented as a student at the University of New Hampshire. You wouldn’t recognize it now.

“We only used the shell,” says Faro. The space is rich in ambiance with walnut trim, a warm palette, reclaimed farmhouse wood tables and dim lighting, all perfect for intimate dining. The space is broken up with a long bar and high-top seating in front. Beyond is general seating with

Pizza from the wood-burning oven at the new Tuscan Kitchen in Portsmouth

mostly cozy booths. Within sight of almost every table in the house is the open kitchen running along the back wall, along with a wood-burning brick oven for pizzas and roasting meats and vegetables. An adjoining room with two fireplaces provides space for special events or overflow at the dinner hour. Beyond that is patio dining with heaters, fire pits and more.

At 48, Faro is full of energy for building an empire that started with pasta. His family’s bakery business and a childhood immersed in hospitality was parlayed into his own pasta

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and sauce business, which he started even before graduating from UNH. Eighteen years ago he sold Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta and Sauces to Nestlé, and planned to retire to spend time with his wife and three children. Well, golf wasn’t his game, and within two years he had remodeled a failed restaurant in Salem to open the first Tuscan Kitchen in 2010.

For all the growth and brand building, the heart of Tuscan Brands is remaining authentic to Italian artisan foods. Faro and Executive Chef Joe Brenner have relationships with Italian cheesemakers, olive oil pressers and winemakers. The latter required three trips to taste a blend for the Super Tuscan, Tuscan Kitchen’s branded wine. All the bounty of Italy can be found at their Tuscan Market, which is situated

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just 100 yards from the Tuscan Kitchen in Salem. Entering the store is a feast for the eyes. Sausages wrapped in string hang from the ceiling and loaves of rustic bread are stacked within reach, while carcasses of lamb and quarters of beef are featured like pictures at an exhibition. There are cases filled with homemade pastas arranged in neat rows (including Faro’s famous lobster ravioli) and rounds of imported cheeses and stacks of housemade sausages. And then there are the desserts — beautiful cakes, Italian cookies and cannoli. The display of exquisite foods wraps the room and ends at the must-visit gelato station, a jewel case of colors and flavors. In between are aisles of imported canned and jarred Italian specialty foods, selections of wine, truffle

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Tuscan Timeline From sauce to a village

2007 — Faro sells Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta and Sauces 2010 — Tuscan Kitchen, Salem, opens 2012 — Tuscan Market, Salem, opens 2014 — Tuscan Market, Burlington, opens 2017 — Tuscan Kitchen and Market, Portsmouth, opens 2018 — Tuscan Kitchen, Boston Seaport District, scheduled to open 2019 — Tuscan Village, Salem, first phase begins to open

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oils, authentic extra virgin olive oils and olives from bright green to black. To make it a true one-stop shop, fresh produce is offered to make any home-cooked meal complete. It’s this wealth of beautiful and authentic Italian food that’s at the heart of the Tuscan experience. It’s not just home cooks that shop here — everything in the market is available to the Tuscan Kitchen chefs. Quite the pantry, indeed.

The Market at the Portsmouth location is adjoined to the restaurant and is scheduled to open in June. The café in the market is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a more casual dining experience than the main restaurant, which can get very busy. As for dining in the main room, the menu will be the same as the Salem and Burlington locations, except Portsmouth’s chef will offer more seafood options.

Faro is the consummate entrepreneur.

Tuscan Brands now employs 500 people and has a mission to give back to the community through worthy causes.

How does the maestro juggle all of his projects? “I don’t micro-manage — I let great people be great. I don’t want to be the smartest person in the world anymore,” he says. As the owner of 10 supercars, retiring is certainly an option, but that’s not happening anytime soon. “I want to build something for my children and show them the power of hard work,” he says.

Now that the Portsmouth location is open, Faro can turn his attention to the Boston Seaport location scheduled to open next year. And then there’s the Tuscan Village. A few years ago, Faro bought all 128 acres of the shuttered Rockingham Park Racetrack.

He envisioned an urban village setting with 600 units of housing, extensive shopping outlets and, of course, a few branded restaurants, including Joe’s Steak House. This project will be the largest of its kind on the East Coast. The land is being cleared as we speak. Oh, the power of pasta. NH

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Dover’s Hugh Baver seeks to build a “living memorial” to the Dominican Republic town that welcomed Holocaust refugees

BY DARREN GARNICK

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he Dominican Republic is probably best known around the world for its disproportionate amount of baseball talent, including Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz. Although that’s what initially drew Red Sox fan Hugh Baver to visit there too, he’s now working hard to ensure that the country is recognized for its courage and humanity on the eve of World War II.

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In 1938, when Nazi Germany was still allowing Jews to emigrate, representatives of 32 nations met at the Evian Conference in France to discuss the refugee crisis.

Only one country, the Dominican Republic, agreed to welcome those escaping Hitler — offering to settle up to 100,000 Jewish refugees in Sosúa, an abandoned banana plantation on the Caribbean Sea.

Ultimately, only 500 families were able to settle here — the war soon cut off all shipping lanes across the Atlantic — and another few thousand were able to escape with DR visas.

Baver, a career IT professional who lives in Dover, wants the world to learn about the little-known story of how the people of Sosúa welcomed the Jewish strangers with open arms. The history has been explored by a few Jewish museums and books, but he says that most visitors to the Dominican Republic are unaware the rescue ever happened. To thank the descendants of those townspeople and future generations, Baver wants to build a community center, park and entertainment complex as a “living memorial” and tourist attraction.

“I was upset by how rundown Sosúa looks when you search for it on the internet,” says Baver, who first visited the town in 2013, after donating a piece of “Big Papi” World Baseball Classic memorabilia to the local Red Sox baseball academy. “I was disillusioned that hardly anyone knew about this amazing story. The message needs to keep being heard. It’s a ‘Schindler’s List’-like story of redemption.”

Baver’s nonprofit charity, Sosúa75, aims to raise an initial $5 million for the land to build a baseball stadium, butterfly conservatory, concert hall and botanical garden that will be enjoyed by the region and inspire locals to be proud of their role standing up for human rights. Butterflies have symbolic meaning in both Holocaust

“I was disillusioned that hardly anyone knew about this amazing story.”

— Hugh Baver literature (children in the Terezin concentration camp saw them as representing freedom) and in Dominican history.

The three Mirabal sisters, who were known as “the Butterflies,” bravely stood against dictator Rafael Trujillo, who eventually had them killed. “This memorial park and garden will be a place to honor their legacy too,” Baver says. “At a time when immigration and the refugee crisis continue to be debated, honoring Sosúa is more important now than ever.”

Baver met with Dominican government officials in March to explore possible building sites. For more information on the “Sosúa75” project, visit sosua75.org. NH

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See the Milky Way The best times to stargaze

April, says photographer Christopher M. Georgia, is one of the best months to view the most spectacular part of the Milky Way — the galactic core. He took this photo on an April night from the top of Artist’s Bluff in Franconia Notch State Park. The red light in the distance is the Cannon Mountain Weather Observatory. The absolute best time to capture a photo like this, he adds, is on a cloudless night during the new moon cycle. If you’re interested in doing some stargazing, in our part of the world the galactic core is at its most resplendent when looking east from March through August. As the months progress, the galactic core rises earlier and earlier in the night. In March, start looking up at 4 a.m. By August, it will be visible just after sunset. The core moves through the night, rising in the east, and progresses to the south. In later months, it will eventually reach the southwest to western parts of the sky as it sets and the sun rises. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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Electoral Radar This could be the end for same-day registration

BY JAMES PINDELL

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ew Hampshire is known around the world as the place that kicks off America’s presidential election.

We also provide an element of surprise.

Recall LBJ’s slim win here in 1968 that convinced him to not seek another term. Ronald Reagan’s comeback in 1980. Hillary Clinton’s shocking win over Barack Obama in the 2008 Democratic primary.

Even in our data-rich age where most variables can be quantified and calculated, when pollsters and analysts talked about the New Hampshire primary, they had to offer a number of disclaimers. New Hampshire voters have long been notoriously fickle, even changing their minds about candidates in a single weekend, and, in the last 20 years, there has been an electoral process in place that has created more uncertainty.

Not only can our so-called independent voters choose either a Democratic or Republican primary ballot, even non-registered voters can show up on election day and pick up a ballot. In recent years this group has made up about 10 percent of the electorate, a large enough number to sway

elections in a swing state like ours.

This spring there is an effort underway to get rid of the state’s same-day registration, and those efforts may be successful.

First, some background: In 1993, the Republican Legislature and Republican Governor Steve Merrill passed a bill allowing for same-day voter registration as a way around a new national voter registration law that tied federal funds to the ability of voters to register at their local DMV. Republicans said DMV registration would be too expensive to administer, and local town clerks didn’t like the idea of ceding some control of their town’s voter rolls.

The 1990s were also when Democrats began winning races in the state for the first time in a century. Beginning with Jeanne Shaheen’s election as governor in 1996, Democrats won 9 of 10 elections for the corner office and today, for the first time in history, New Hampshire’s entire congressional delegation is Democratic.

Many local Republicans saw a correlation between same-day voter registration and Democrats winning. Enough believed that

there was widespread abuse of this system that a myth was born — a myth that has persisted despite every election official saying that it wasn’t true. The myth even inspired newly elected President Donald Trump to claim that he lost New Hampshire in the general election because out-of-state residents took advantage of the state’s same-day registration laws. While people might be able to point to one or two cases of such fraud in an election, the New Hampshire Secretary of State and the New Hampshire Department of Justice, which prosecutes that crime, both say there is no evidence this is true.

Now, Republicans want to pass a law that wipes out same-day registration and requires new voters to be New Hampshire residents for at least 13 days. Such a requirement is very much in the mainstream nationwide.

More than 40 states have a registration deadline of at least 20 days prior to the election.

Leaving aside the pros and cons of doing away with same-day registration, the political implication is that elections will be less of a surprise. The universe of potential voters will be known in advance.

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PERCUSSIVE PHILANTHROPY: The fabled Goffstown-to-Vegas band Recycled Percussion has been a rock ‘n’ roll mascot to NH Magazine for years, so imagine how proud we were to learn that the band is focusing its creative beams on a new project based right here in the Granite State. Last month, WMUR-TV premiered their reality show, “Chaos and Kindness,” in which band members grant wishes and do good deeds for worthy local folks. The twist is they do them with the same manic energy that has kept the band performing before huge crowds at events all over the world (including playing at Super Bowl LI this year). Check them out on WMUR the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m.

Winston the Norfolk terrier at the Westminster Kennel Club’s 141st Annual Dog Show

Winston Wins at Westminster

Another generation wows the judges

BY LYNNE SNIERSON

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inston did great-grandmother Coco proud.

The No. 1 ranked Norfolk terrier in the country captured the prestigious Best of Breed honors at the esteemed Westminster Kennel Club’s 141st Annual Dog Show in February, bringing home yet another blue ribbon for the jam-packed trophy room at Twin Brook Farm in Peterborough, home of co-owner and co-breeder Pam Beale.

“Winston is a wonder dog,” says Nancy Ann Wise, president of the national Norfolk Terrier Club. “He is regal. He has a presence about him in the ring that is unmistakable. You can’t take your eyes off him. He is the essence of a Norfolk terrier male. Winston is what all of us [as breeders] strive for.”

The adorable 12-pound grand champion is following in some mighty big paw prints.

The perfectly conformed Coco, who was also co-owned by the Beales, was the preeminent show dog of her generation and ranked at the top of more than 200 breeds in both America and Great Britain. Her son Dickie, grandson Rider and granddaughter Plum all took Best of Breed at Westminster, and in a 2015 New

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Hampshire Magazine feature story, Pam Beale remarked that Winston was predicted to become the finest of Coco’s progeny.

At 4 years old and as the fourth generation, he is well on his way.

“What is truly special is he is in a line of dogs that Pam has bred who continue the legacy of Coco, who was a phenomenon. It is amazing,” says Wise. “That just shows what a solid breeder Pam is. Genetics has a lot to do with it, but she knows exactly what she is looking for [when choosing the matings] and it has worked incredibly well for her.”

Winston is more than a champion. He’s a real charmer.

“He is a sweetheart, an absolute love,” says Wise. “Coco was Miss Feisty yet she produced these wonderful, affectionate, sweet boys.”

Winston wasn’t the only dog among those representing New Hampshire to be chosen Best of Breed at Westminster this year. The top Spinone Italiano, which is a versatile hunting dog of ancient origin, is 2-year-old Quitara, owned by Holly and David Forbes of Greenland. NH

ANOTHER SHAGGS ATTACK: When Rolling Stone announced the 1981 “comeback” of the most famous band ever to emerge from Fremont, NH, bandleader Dot Wiggin is said to have exclaimed, “Comeback? We never arrived in the first place!”

Which might be true if their only fans were the local kids who heard them play the Fremont Town Hall before they recorded their original masterpiece, “Philosophy of the World,” and then disappeared.

The record almost disappeared as well, but ultimately found fans in Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain, whose praises (plus a nod from Rolling Stone as one of the top 50 “one-album wonders”) have given the record and band eternal cachet. A reunion is now in the works for Wilco’s fifth Solid Sound Festival, June 23-25, in North Adams, Massachusetts, where they will share a stage with such artists as Wilco, Tweedy, Dave Alvin and Peter Wolf.

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couldn’t be much more different, but each is firmly rooted in the Granite State and recommended. — Reviews by Rick Broussard

Chasing Summits Enduring Vietnam

An American Generation and its War

by James Wright “War is Hell” is scribed onto the helmet strap of the GI on the cover of James Wright’s “Enduring Vietnam.” While that’s true of war in general, it was the unique hell of our fight in Southeast Asia that was so grotesque in events and implications that it gave the blood-smeared years of World War II the sobriquet “The Good War.” Since we now seem to be living in the age of unending wars in foreign lands, there’s much to be learned from looking back on Vietnam, the “bad” war that left an indelible mark on the psyches and consciences of an entire generation.

Wright, president emeritus of Dartmouth College and a former Marine, guides readers through that conflict, the strategies that propelled it and the politics that inflamed it. He’s a historian of all of America’s wars who has helped establish counseling programs for wounded veterans, paid countless visits to military hospitals and become a trusted expert on the topic. His focus is solidly on the soldiers who did the fighting and dying.

More than 160 interviews and personal accounts of veterans and families were woven into this dramatic and important work.

Wright will give readings on April 26 at the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vermont, at Gibson’s in Concord on May 4 and at Morgan Hill Bookstore in New London on May 18. “Enduring Vietnam” sells for $27.99 from Thomas Dunne Books.

An Insider’s Guide to Manchester

In Pursuit of High Places and an Unconventional Life

by Garry Harrington

New Hampshire has come a long way since the days it was dubbed “Cow Hampshire” (mostly by ivory-tower elites from Massachusetts and Rhode Island who’d drive up here to get away from it all). But proof positive of the new sophistication of our tiny state is the fact that our biggest city, Manchester, has become such a thriving, diverse and fun place to gad about.

An excellent case for this assertion is made in a new book by Will Stewart with delightful illustrations by Peter Noonan: “An Insider’s Guide to Manchester.” According to the back cover, it’s the “first-ever” printed guide to the Queen City.

We might take exception to that claim (NH Magazine published “The Manchester Century” back in 1999), but it’s certainly a good time to reassess the urban landscape.

The resulting “curation” of more than 500 city attractions, bars, restaurants, shops and sometimes-quirky landmarks reveals a city in full gear.

Author Will Stewart is a former journalist and a community organizer who obviously has deep feelings for the Queen City. Ditto artist Peter Noonan, who immortalizes local politicians and their foibles as an editorial cartoonist and illustrator for many local publications, including New Hampshire Magazine.

“An Insider’s Guide to Manchester” is available online at manchguide.com for $29.99.

Garry Harrington was turning 40 when he realized he no longer recognized himself in family photos. Not only was he out of shape, he was out of place in the life he had been living.

It took that revelation and a hike up Mount Monadnock to set him on a new trajectory to reclaim the passions of his former self.

The new direction took him places his old self had only dreamed about, including climbs of all 66 of the 14,000-foot summits in the lower 48 states (making him the fifth person to do so). As a result, peakbagging, ultramarathons and other extremes of human endurance became the tools of spiritual renewal for Harrington. Evangelizing that sense of possibility and challenge that only comes from pushing one’s own limits is now his life mission.

It’s hard to read his vivid descriptions of climbs across the US, ultimately leading to his dream climb of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, without feeling both inspired and daunted.

But the message of this book is that a point of conflict is a good place to start any journey of rediscovery. And it helps to remember that Harrington found the start of his big adventure while enjoying one of the most accessible and popular day-climbs in the world — humble Mt. Monadnock.

“Chasing Summits” is $18.95 from Appalachian Mountain Club Books.

From Hanover Hill to Waumbec MIll

by Will Stewart and Peter Noonan

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Out and About Snapshots from some recent events of note

2/15 Outstanding Women in Business

The New Hampshire Business Review’s Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives, but as leaders and role models. This year’s award reception was held at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford.

1 From left: Ranelle Forgione, Janet Ackerman and Becky Hooley of presenting sponsor Eastern Bank 2 Joe Reilly of Eastern Bank 3 From left: Girls Inc. Executive Director Cathy Duffy-Cullity accepted NHBR’s first-ever Advocate for Women’s Empowerment Award; Outstanding Women in Business Award-winners Cathleen A. Schmidt, McLane Middleton, Professional Association; Donnalee Lozeau, Southern New Hampshire Services Inc.; Kathleen McQuiggan, Pax World; Maria Ryan, Ph.D., Cottage Hospital; Katie Schwerin, W.S. Badger & Co.; and Kim Roy, Radisson Hotel Manchester Downtown

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The Academy Awards celebration and fundraiser, “From Hollywood to Main Street: Concord’s Own Red Carpet,” was held at Red River Theatres and O Steaks & Seafood in Concord.

4 A group of volunteers from Bow High School is interviewed on the red carpet by Concord TV. 5 “Real” stars were on hand to help with the trivia contest. From left: James Dean (Anthony Gaudette), Audrey Hepburn (Sheri Collins), JFK (David Afflick) and Marilyn Monroe (Seraphim D’Andrea). 6 The party started upstairs with dancing and drinks at O Steaks & Seafood.

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House Chickens Let these stuffed birds rule your roost

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t’s a bird … it’s a pillow … actually, it’s both. Jennifer Reilly Diggs of Warner has been stitching these amusing objects of art or huggable stuffies, depending on your viewpoint, for the last two years.

It all started when she moved to Warner after her children were grown. She found a charming log home for a full-immersion New Hampshire experience, and it just happened to come complete with two chickens. The adopted chickens became a joke, and to make it funnier, the experienced artist started making fabric chickens. Now her success with the birds is no laughing matter. It’s almost a full-time job to keep the state’s League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s stores stocked with chickens.

Diggs has about a dozen varieties that loosely represent real varieties of chickens and roosters (if you aren’t an ornithologist, that is). The actual Silkie chicken variety is rather charming and easy to emulate as it translates well with the new faux fur fabrics available in the marketplace.

The birds are sized to hug and are stuffed well enough to support a head if they find their way to a couch. Find “Luna Lovely” or “Helen Reddy” ready to adopt on Diggs’ Etsy site or web page along with a flock of others, including a number of “Chicken Littles.” She will also be at the League’s Sunapee craft fair in The Shop at the Fair tent this coming August. NH

Find It Prices range from $72 to $135 online. Bantam (smaller) versions are available too.

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The Happiest Country Mouse

Discovering the voice of New Hampshire’s Troubadour

BY HOWARD MANSFIELD

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first heard about the New Hampshire Troubadour in New Zealand. My wife and I were admiring a lake that was a paradise of turquoise waters and black swans when a local man and his wife introduced themselves and asked us where we were from.

“The US,” we said. When they asked further, we began narrowing it down: The East Coast, New England — “Really? Where?” the man asked, his interest keen.

“New Hampshire.”

He reacted like he’d won a jackpot. He’d always wanted to go to New Hampshire. For years he’d been collecting this little magazine, New Hampshire Troubadour. Did we

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know it? We didn’t.

They invited us back to their house for tea and he showed us a few copies of a slim, pocket-sized magazine. The Troubadour was first issued by the state in 1931 and ran until 1951. In those pages, New Hampshire is a Yankee Shangri-La. Here are a few titles of the magazine’s short homilies: “Thank God for Quiet Things”; “At the Farm Time Flows Smoothly”; “Bringing in a Birch Log”; “But We Find Contentment.”

The first issues were the work of Thomas Dreier, an advertising copywriter who made a fortune publishing business magazines with “bits of humor, intercompany news and

Thomas Dreier with his Airedale, Robbie, and an “unidentified” woman (probably Blanche) outside their home in Melvin Village in 1936.

positive thinking.” Dreier had money for his beloved “Sunny Meadows” farm in Melvin Village and trips to Italy with this wife. And this was in the early 1930s.

He loved his New Hampshire farm so much that there’s a fold-out photo of his house under the elms in the back of a collection of Troubadour essays that he published in 1933. “Our farmhouse rests on cut granite foundations,” Dreier wrote. “The hand hewn timbers held together by wooden pegs have done their duty for more than 150 years. The whole place suggests permanence, solidity, comfort, peace and simplicity.”

The Troubadour of the early 1930s is a quiet manifesto for country living. It is knowing in a way that includes the reader. It never pleads; it saunters. It affects a laconic manner. The superiority of country life is assumed. The narrator is just unspooling the roll a bit, coaxing the reader to indulge his or her fantasy of country life. Written by a professional country mouse and mailed mostly to city mice, the Troubadour offered

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Dreier knew that we live in our idea of the world, as much as we live in the world. Our ideas create our landscapes. relief from the Great Depression. Here, away from the rush and ugliness of modern America, Dreier promised, you’ll find peace.

In the Troubadour, we’d say today, Dreier was defining the state’s brand. He extended his efforts: He started writing a column, “Sunny Meadows Farm Philosophy” for The Granite State News, which was soon syndicated around the state and broadcast on a Boston radio station.

Dreier called on his friends and summer neighbors to write for the magazine, including Earnest Elmo Calkins and Walter Dorwin Teague — names that don’t jump out at you unless you know the history of advertising and design. Calkins and Teague were promoters of the streamlined future, champions of the Machine Age. Calkins, an advertising executive, led the way in creating the modern consumer. In the late 1920s, he wrote that people weren’t using up products fast enough. They’d buy a stove and hold on to it forever. But, Calkins said, what if we could get people to “use up” stoves and “motor cars” the way they “use

up” biscuits and toothpaste? Would newer models “speed up their consumption?”

Calkins asked. “Can artificial obsolescence be created?” His goal: Make products look dated, “make people dissatisfied.” He was attacking thrifty American habits, the old Yankee ways extolled in the Troubadour.

Teague was a pioneer in the profession created to speed consumption. As an industrial designer, he was known for his streamlined designs for Kodak cameras, radios, desk lamps, the iconic Texaco service stations, and, at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, the seven-story cash register building for the National Cash Register Company that rang up the daily attendance. You can’t get much further from Sunny Meadows than an enormous cash register.

Calkins and Teague were big movers for a sleek, cosmopolitan life, and here they were under the elms in New Hampshire, rejoicing in summer. If any of this troubled the genial company man Dreier, he never said. He was the happiest country mouse. He knew that we live in our idea of the world, as much as

603 INFORMER we live in the world. Our ideas create our landscapes, give us the language we use, and define what we are capable of seeing. Since the first Europeans arrived to clear the land and bestow the names of English counties and Englishmen on the land, we have lived in the idea of New Hampshire. This place is granite and maple, yes, but it is also a collection of imported ideas. Dreier had his ideas, and the woman unpacking her U-Haul right now after a 700-mile-long move has her ideas of her new home. Dreier knew this.

He went on extolling country life in his homilies with titles like: “What a Fine Job I Have”; “Less Money & More Happy Living.”

New Hampshire was the best place on earth — until it wasn’t. In 1935, Dreier moved to Florida, where he lived for the next 41years.

He was happy there too. NH

Howard Mansfield writes about preservation, architecture and American history. He’s the author of eight books including his latest, “Dwelling in Possibility: Searching for the Soul of Shelter.”

Learn more at howardmansfield.com.

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The Troubadour Lives (Sort of)

The New Hampshire Troubadour may be (mostly) forgotten, but it’s certainly not gone. Bound editions of the entire run are still available to read and admire at the NH State Library (though they cannot be checked out for home enjoyment). Also, any collector will find an ample supply of slightly tattered back issues on eBay and Amazon.

In the final issue, November 1951, the editor announced the end of their run but also announced a successor — the larger-format (and arguably more successful) New Hampshire Profiles magazine, which went on to earn its own reputation as an affirmative guide to our state.

In 2008, an attempt was made at a revival of the Troubadour.

The Finlay Foundation, a nonprofit group created by businessman Robert J. Finlay and his wife Karin, underwrote the editing and publication of a new version with similar goals of celebrating the character of the state. Copies were sent out for free to 50,000 New Hampshire residents with an additional 20,000 copies going to libraries, historical groups and legislators. It was also distributed to all of the state’s fourth grade students and teachers. The effort lasted less than two years. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

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Dark Artist Photos and transcription by David Mendelsohn

Andrew Pinard is not a real sorcerer, but he plays one so convincingly, you might feel a real shiver run up your spine as he summons ghosts, materializes objects and vetoes the everyday rules of reality. Pinard, of Absolutely Magic in Bradford, is renowned and respected among both his fans and his peers, performing stage and close-up magic that delights and astounds.

His latest trick: Conjuring up Hatbox Theatre, a 99-seat space at Concord’s Steeplegate Mall where he presides and invites performing artists of all sorts to apply for a chance to showcase their own talents.

I prefer the term “perceptual engineer” to “magician.”

I use the way people perceive the world to help them experience apparently impossible occurrences.

Kids just want to have a great time and can be entertained by a cardboard box, colorful items and silliness.

In lots of ways, they are harder to fool.

I firmly believe that every human being is born with an innate capability to achieve, and that the only thing getting in the way is his or her own mind, preconceptions, self-doubt and, in some cases, fear of failure. You have to be bad at something before you can be good at it, and it is human nature to seek the easy path.

The first rule in magic is to not reveal how a trick is done, but it is not to protect the magicians, but rather the audience.

One particularly delightful and disturbing aspect of human existence is that the more educated we are about the world, the more easily we are deceived.

I try to balance doing magic that “hits ‘em in their foreheads until their ears bleed” with magic that makes them think about themselves, their relationships and the world around them.

Remarkably, humans have not evolved substantially in the last 500 years. Most of the magic performed in the 1500s would fool audiences today.

You cannot convince another person of anything. Only he or she can convince themselves. What you can do is present an argument that appeals to his or her sensibilities. It is the act of seduction.

I‘m always studying, always experimenting. If you aren’t moving forward, you are likely sliding back.

Pinard says it’s for a good reason that the second word in “show business” has twice as many letters. A showperson’s career requires lots of work on the side and behind the scenes. Along with constantly updating his performances, he also writes books on magic and creates and sells magical props and devices that are available via the “Links” page at absomagic.com.

CREDITS: Thanks to Nikkiana Henninger for running lights, and to Bryan Halperin for missing a lunch date and when a smoke machine set off the alarms at the Steeplegate Mall during the photo shoot. Thanks also to Rick Broussard for his over-aggressive smoke fanning. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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John Stark A hero for his time — and ours

Living in a world of troubles and political unrest is not unique to our current generation. In fact, that’s been the rule for America, pretty much from the start. What may be different today is not the nature of our villains, but our lack of real heroes.

To remind us what one looks and acts like, we’ve enlisted a local historian and an entire class of illustration students from the NH Institute of Art to illuminate the essential words and deeds of the man who set the standard for selfless heroics.

By Janice Webster Brown

By Brittany Urbani

Illustrations by students at the New Hampshire Institute of Art Opening illustration by Max Gagnon

“Live free or die,”our dire

ultimatum of a motto, is used so often these days that it’s nearly meaningless. We apply it to everything, with varying degrees of jocularity — no state income tax? Live free or die. Fireworks shops on backroads and liquor stores on highways? Live free or die. Today, the word hero is also tossed around with little regard to its actual meaning. Tom Brady and David Ortiz are New England sports gods, but heroes? Sorry, not even close. Heroism is putting your life on the line for a cause or for the sake of others. Around 200 years ago, when General John Stark wrote “live free or die,” he meant exactly what it said. And he lived his life accordingly.

John Stark was a hero for his time, though most of us never learned about his life beyond his famous line. Heroism isn’t only about courage and the willingness to sacrifice one’s life — traits that epitomize a hero include individualism, courage, putting others first, passion, determination and integrity. Stark embodied all of these things, but today he isn’t exactly famous. This Granite State native, who has connections to Londonderry, Derry, Manchester and Dunbarton, deserves celebrity status.

Today, most people in New Hampshire and Vermont know at least a little bit about the Revolutionary War hero who coined the country’s most unequivocal state motto. There are plenty of sketches and paintings of him in the two states, and locals can usually pick him out of a lineup. Probably because he wasn’t what you’d call a handsome man — his sharp, dour features make him stick out like a sore thumb.

His grandson described him this way: “He was of middle stature … His features were bold and prominent; the nose was well formed; the eyes, light-blue, keen and piercing, deeply sunk under projecting brows. His lips were generally closely compressed. He was not bald; but his hair became white, and covered his head. His whole appearance indicated courage, coolness, activity, and confidence in himself, whether called upon to perform the duties of an enterprising partisan, or a calculating and considerate general.”

Someone once said, “He’s our own version of George Washington with a touch of Davy Crockett tossed into the mix.” He’s better than that. Unlike Washington or Crockett, no myths were ever written about him because there was no need to — his life was extraordinary without embellishment.

There were other heroes of the American War for Independence, but none like the uniquely eccentric Stark. He was ferocious in battle, a man “who dealt death wherever he found resistance, and

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broke down all opposition before him,” but who ultimately preferred a peaceful farm life to fame and glory.

Stark wasn’t a wealthy man, and he never sought recognition.

He’s been called a “true Cincinnatus" — a reference to the fabled leader of the early Roman Republic. Like Cincinnatus, who was working in his field and dropped his plow to save Rome, Stark was reportedly working at his sawmill when he left to aid Boston.

Along the way, he collected men and became their colonel by a hand vote. He led this newly formed militia regiment at the Battle of Bunker (Breed’s) Hill.

Where Cincinnatus led the Romans to victory and then resigned and returned to his farm, similarly Stark led the New Hampshire militia to victory during the American Revolution, and afterward simply went home to his farm and family.

Though he fiercely believed in and fought for independence, Stark had no interest in entering politics. He refused membership in the newly formed Society of the Cincinnati, which was created in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts.

Today, it’s a nonprofit educational organization with a mission to promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievements of American independence.

According to Stark’s memoirs, “to imitate that great man, we should return to the occupations we have temporarily abandoned, without ostentation, holding ourselves ever in readiness to obey the call of our country.” Unlike most, if not all, of his contemporaries, when the war ended he sought no titles and no political positions.

While his important military role is generally acknowledged, this choice to return home is one reason why he is one of the least known of America’s generals. Though a remarkable man, Stark’s heritage, poor formal education, desire to avoid the spotlight and relative lack of wealth all helped hide him from history.

Stark was a product of his Scots-Irish ancestry, which was reflected in his battle-ready, incisive, no-nonsense conduct. Having grown up on New Hampshire’s frontier, Stark only received basic schooling.

According to C.E. Potter’s “History of Manchester,” Stark and his siblings were “instructed at the fireside, in the rudiments of English education and such principles were instilled into them, as accompanied with energy, courage, and decision of character, made them fit actors in the stirring events of the period.” His limited education did not prevent him from becoming an astute leader, and in his long and varied career he never lost a battle.

Despite his war acumen, Stark wasn’t exactly beloved by some members of the military. That might have had something to do with his habit of ignoring the usual pecking order. He was known for going over people’s heads to get things done, and for bluntly stating what he considered to be problematic. Superiors generally don’t care for those who ignore rank, and no one likes being told, in no uncertain terms, that they’re wrong. All of this was likely why he did not receive a commission from the Continental Congress, which promoted Harvard-educated (but battle-ignorant) Benjamin Lincoln to Major General instead. Stark promptly resigned from service.

When he was urged three months later to accept a commission by New Hampshire’s Council to protect his home state, he did so under the condition that he would be autonomous and not subject to the commands of the Congress-appointed generals. Stark’s tendency to do everything his own way might have endeared him to Granite Staters and our neighbors in Vermont, but it certainly wasn’t the way to advance in the military.

Money often helps smooth things over, but Stark, unlike the other generals, was never a wealthy man. He had land, buildings and a mill, but he also had many children, and he was generous to all at his own expense. Perhaps this lack of funds prompted the Council of Massachusetts to authorize their board of war, on December 5, 1777, “to present to the Hon. Brigadier General Stark, a complete suit of clothes becoming his rank, together with a piece of linen, as a testimony of the high sense this court has of the great and important services rendered by that brave

At the Battle of Bennington, Stark rallied his men, declaring, “There are your enemies, the Red Coats and Tories. They are ours, or this night Molly Stark sleeps a widow.” officer to the United States of America.”

To really understand Stark’s uncompromising nature, you need to know about his earlier years before the war. Born in Londonderry, now Derry, and moving at the age of 8 to Harrytown, later Derryfield, and now Manchester, he grew up on New Hampshire’s Colonial-era frontier. Life was so dangerous that his father, Archibald Stark, had built a garrison for protection, aptly named Fort Stark.

At the age of 23, while on a hunting expedition to the vicinity of Rumney, Stark was captured by St. Francis Indians and made to run their gauntlet. According to Stark’s memoirs, he ran through two lines of young warriors while holding a wooden pole about 7 feet in length, “with the skin of some bird or animal attached to one end of it.” This is where the

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where the truth gets a little blurry. In one version of the tale, Stark grabbed a pole decorated with a loon skin from one of the youth and run singing “I’ll kiss all your women.” Most versions of the story agree that Stark dealt more blows than he received and won the admiration of the elders.

At this time, New Hampshire authorities were not assisting with the return of prisoners. Stark, along with his companion, Amos Eastman, was eventually ransomed by men from Massachusetts who had come in search of other captives. Stark was traded for “an Indian pony,” for which ransomers paid five

While running the Indian gauntlet, Stark is said to have grabbed a pole decorated with a loon skin from one of the youth and run singing “I’ll kiss all your women.” hundred and fifteen livres [$103 in 1752]. Stark retained warm feelings for Chief Francis Titigaw, his “adopted father,” who led the party that captured him and with whose native family he lived in Canada. Years later, while acting as a scout, he demonstrated his loyalty by refusing to lead a party of militia near Titigaw’s home.

His experience of captivity didn’t discourage Stark from adventuring. In fact, he used his newfound knowledge of geography and hunting to raise funds to repay his “redemption debt.” He continued to venture into the wilds of northern New England, becoming a well-known and skillful scout and fighter in the French and Indian War. It is said that while participating in a battle at Lake George in 1757, an enemy shot broke the lock

of Stark’s gun. To get a new one, he ran over to the enemy’s line and seized the gun of a prostrate Frenchman.

During his lifetime, Stark’s loyalty to his comrades and followers was widely known, and was one of the reasons men were eager to follow him. His concern for his troops is evidenced from his days with Rogers’ Rangers, where he ensured that all of the wounded were carried to safety, to the War of Independence, when he promised to pay his troops, even if it came from his personal estate.

The Battle of Bennington (it was really fought 10 miles away in Walloomsac, New York) in 1777 was one of the most important of the American Revolution. It was here that Stark earned one of his nicknames — the Hero of Bennington. Commissioned by the New Hampshire Council to protect its borders, Stark touted his autonomy and refused to follow the Continental Congress-commissioned general’s direction.

Perhaps it was best he did. Stark and his militiamen were able to defeat two detachments of British General John Burgoyne’s invading army. Though he won the battle, Stark might be more famous for what he said than what he did.

As a battle cry, to bolster his men’s courage, Stark famously said something about how they must beat their opponents or his wife would sleep a widow. The earliest printed newspaper version of this quotation, in 1819, was published as, “My Boys? You see those red coats yonder? They must fall into our hands in fifteen minutes, or Molly Stark is a widow!” Over time, this evolved (with many variations) into today’s version of “There are your enemies, the Red Coats and the Tories. They are ours, or this night Molly Stark sleeps a widow!”

His knack of creating fierce and memorable quips continued.

Stark’s most famous saying is, of course, our state motto. Unlike his battle cry, the motto comes from an 1809 toast, offered in a postscript to a letter to the committee planning a celebration on the anniversary of the Battle of Bennington (he was actually declining to attend due to poor health). “Live Free or Die. Death is not the greatest of evils” is an oft-quoted portion of the letter.

It should not be forgotten that he also wrote: “As I was then, I am now — The friend of the equal rights of men, of representative Democracy, of Republicanism, and the Declaration of Independence, the great charter of our National rights — and of course the friend of the indissoluble union and constitution of the States.

I am the enemy of all foreign influence, for all foreign influence is the influence of tyranny. This is the only chosen spot for liberty — this is the only Republic on earth.”

Stark seemed, at times, to lead a charmed life. Though he lived in precarious times and participated in dangerous battles, he was only injured once. While a member of Rogers’ Rangers, during the defense of Fort William Henry in May 1757, then-Captain Stark “was struck by a great ball, which produced a slight contusion, but drew no blood. It was the only injury he ever received from an enemy’s weapon during the whole course of his military career.” Sadly, in his later years, after surviving the ills and dangers of military life, he was incapacitated by rheumatism.

Stark’s life was not just about scouting and fighting. He was also a farmer, a lumberman, a mill owner and a family man.

At the age of 30, in the year 1758, he married Elizabeth “Molly” Page, daughter of Captain Caleb Page, one of the original proprietors of Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Molly Stark was remarkable

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in her own right, and some say she is better known than her husband. John may have sired 11 children, but she gave birth to them and raised them. John led an army, while Molly stood as scout, ready to ride and rally more troops should John fall. She nursed and treated soldiers under her husband’s command, tending to everything from injuries to smallpox. She also opened their home as a hospital during the war.

Stark has a local park named after him in Manchester, which is situated on the grounds of his former estate. Molly, however, has two parks named after her — a state park in Wilmington,

Our own state motto comes from a toast written for a celebration on the anniversary of the Battle of Bennington.(Stark was declining to attend due to poor health.)

Vermont, and one in Nimishillen Township, Stark County, Ohio.

John has a scenic byway in New Hampshire, while the route he took across Vermont in 1777 (Route 9) is named after his wife.

John has a DAR Chapter named after him in Ohio, and Molly has one in New Hampshire. John has several statues erected to honor him, and Molly has one showing her dual role, as her likeness holds both a gun and a baby.

Today, you can feel a little closer to the Starks as some of their possessions remain in various places in New Hampshire, including Manchester, Concord and Dunbarton. It is rumored that a lock of John Stark’s hair still exists. The Manchester Historic Association has a permanent display in their Millyard Museum that includes, among other things, one of his rifles and a cooking pot that he used during his military career. The New Hamp-

shire Historical Society in Concord has Stark’s writing desk in its “Discovering NH” long-term exhibition in the Park Street building.

They also possess three pieces captured at Bennington — a drum, a cartridge box and a sword.

Stark military artifacts can be found in other states as well.

After the Battle of Bennington, Stark presented relics of the battle to Vermont and Massachusetts. To the Council of Safety of the State of Vermont he gave “one Hessian gun, with a bayonet; one broad-sword, one brass barreled drum, and a grenadier’s cap.” To Massachusetts he gave “a musket, sword, brass barrel Drum and a Hessian helmet.” At one time, these were reportedly suspended in Massachusetts’ Senate chamber. A collection of trophies similar to those was also sent to New Hampshire, including a drum and one or two other articles.

According to New Hampshire Revised Statutes 4:13-l, General John Stark Day is designated as the fourth Monday in April. This year, the day falls on April 24. The statute reads: “The governor shall annually proclaim the fourth Monday in April as General John Stark Day in commemoration of General Stark’s gallant and illustrious service to New Hampshire and his country. Schools are encouraged to commemorate the day with appropriate educational activities.”

Local events are indeed held each year in Dunbarton and Manchester, though none of them are ever overflowing with people.

So finally, a question remains: Is John Stark a hero for our time?

Should modern heroes be media and sports celebrities whose fame is earned by performances, rather than by true heroic acts? For Stark’s spirit to live again in us, ordinary citizens need to do extraordinary things. To emulate Stark, people need to be authentic, generous, loyal, brave and willing to fight for their beliefs.

Many Granite Staters have a personal interest in General John Stark. The 4th great-grandfather of the author of this story, Ezra Abbott of Concord was a private in Stark’s volunteer army, and fought beside him at the Battle of Bennington.

There are thousands of descendants of Stark and his brave army who still live among us. They are us. NH

An Illustrious Partnership

Janice Webster Brown is a native of Manchester who has resided in New Hampshire most of her life. She confesses to being a “storyteller, genealogy wrangler, history hacker, New Hampshire evangelist and cousin to everyone.” A genealogist with 45 years’ experience, she also edits a history blog, Cow Hampshire (cowhampshireblog. com) that was named Best NH History Blog

by New Hampshire Magazine in 2007. Her April blog posts will be a collection of images of John Stark. She also provides a free history-genealogy help website for those researching New Hampshire (nh.searchroots.com). She owes her love of history to her father, her grandmother and to her high school history teacher, Edmond J. Valade. Her focus in 2017 is to document the heroes of New Hampshire who participated in World War I. Ryan O’Rourke is the chair of the

Illustration Department at the NH Institute of Art. He has also been working as a freelance illustrator for the past 15 years, has illustrated 11 books and has worked for editorial clients such as The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal and New Hampshire Magazine. The work his students created for this issue was part of a Community Illustration class he teaches at NHIA. The course connects students with New Hampshire-based organizations and businesses to create commissioned pieces with a public output. The John Stark article provided the students with subject matter rich for interpretation. The variety of styles used to depict Stark are a great representation of the illustration department’s goal to foster each student’s development of a unique voice.

General Stark Day Events

Gen. John Stark, by Samuel F.B. Morse, 1816 From the book “Life of General John Stark of New Hampshire”

by Howard Parker Moore, 1949

According to NH State law, this April 24 is the official date to recognize General John Stark’s “gallant and illustrious service” (though you won’t get into any trouble if you miss it).

Doug Wood, a former president of the NH Society of the Sons of the American Revolution who helps organize the events, says that things begin at 10 a.m. in Manchester’s Stark Park (where John Stark’s grave is maintained). The Friends of Stark Park, who recently raised more than $125,000 for improvements there, will have a history expert on hand for a short address to the public. A color guard including Wood and fellow members of the NH SAR will be in accurate period costumes to fire a musket salute. Depending on who shows up for the color guard, there might be some music on fife and drum.

The group then travels to the Caleb Stark statue on the Town Hall green in Dunbarton for another ceremony at noon. A proclamation from the NH Governor will be read at both events.

Wood notes that weather can create some problems for the color guard. “In spite of the fact that it rained in the 18th century,” he says, “the clothing isn’t very good in the rain, and the muskets don’t fire well when the powder is wet.” He says that 18th century battles were often postponed for rain. Officials and guests may have to seek cover, he explains, but adds, “We’ve never canceled it.”

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Jersey cows at the UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm take a lunch break.

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Farming may be old-school, but at the University of New Hampshire, it’s a science.

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As you drive through Durham and the UNH campus, it looks like any other college town.

Thompson Hall (or T-Hall to sound like a local), complete with clock tower, is a focal point of the surrounding academic buildings. In between, students thread their way along paths as part of their four-year mission to finally clutch a diploma. But look again.

This campus is more than libraries, student dorms, Wildcat Stadium and the Whittemore Center.

On the edge of campus, several picturesque barns indicate that this isn’t strictly an urban university. A couple hundred acres of farmland are seeded for harvest, and dairy cows graze on the green. Closer to the center are several greenhouses filled with grad students and plants of every stripe. It’s all here in the name of research. Founded in 1887 and celebrating its 150th anniversary, the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) is the base agricultural component of New Hampshire’s land-grant university, founded just a year earlier.

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portant part of research initiatives at UNH. In short, they are searching for healthier versions of squash, more productive potatoes, and happier and healthier cows (fed strictly on grains) that produce organic milk. The focus of this research is mostly for commercial application, but has — or will — come to a farm near you.

One interesting dairy farm application being tested by researchers is Moocall. It’s simply a sensor attached to the tail of a cow near calving time. It sends the researcher a text message that delivery time may be imminent since tails, and probably contractions, are active. As many farmers will tell you, it’s always 3 a.m., but the certainty of the Moocall can save the life of a calf and time for the farmer.

Inside a classic red barn is the UNH Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center.

Eighty or so Holsteins are fed beefed-up grain mixes to see which composition or texture promotes a healthier gut for the animal and, most likely, more milk for the farmer. Its setup is similar to a typical small commercial operation where cows are usually in stanchions, and breed often enough to keep lactating. It’s here that students adopt 20 cows for a yearlong term. This

gives the students responsibility and lessons in herd management as a part of the Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) program. It’s a nice name, but none of the milk goes to the campus ice cream shop, the Dairy Bar. All the milk from the Fairchild Dairy Center is sold to the Hood plant in Concord and helps fund the operation. Cows at the Fairchild

Holstein cows at UNH (below) are fed different types of grain mixes (above) to see which version makes the cows the healthiest.

Healthy cows mean better milk production.

Rolling high tunnels are used for cold weather crops. Growing experiments in these structures are helping to determine the viability of a variety of crops, including spinach.

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Center produce an average of about 26,000 to 27,000 pounds of milk per cow per year, which is greater than the national average of about 22,000 pounds. The center even won a Gold Quality Award from the Dairy Farmers of America for the quality of milk.

A winner of the same award, the UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm, is about a mile or so from the Fairchild operation.

Here, another classic New England barn,

this one painted white, is home to a herd of Jerseys, known for their rich milk and endearing faces. They are fed silage in the winter and allowed to graze on the green fields in spring. Antibiotics are only given when necessary, to mimic the needs of an organic farm operation. The Jerseys’ organic milk is sold to Stonyfield Farm in Londonderry for their line of organic yogurts. Additionally, both research facilities actively work with

local dairy farmers to help field questions and offer answers.

Other initiatives at the UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm include allowing the cows to graze in a nearby partially cleared forest. The practice, called silvopasture, is the simultaneous management of forages, livestock and timber on the same piece of land. Researchers cleared 2.5 acres of land last year for a silvan pasture and plan to study the effects on soil, plants and water compared to an older and a new pasture.

The cows are allowed to wander in the shade of lightly forested areas, offering them respite from the heat. Their hoof action helps set the newly planted grass seeds. Will these contented cows produce more milk? Will farmers be able to gain more pastureland by burrowing into wooded areas? These are just a few of the questions they plan to answer in the next few years.

Michal Lunak, a UNH Cooperative Extension dairy specialist, is working on the problem of the male calf. Dairy farmers don’t have much use for bulls, and they are usually sold for pet food shortly after birth.

Lunak is trying to teach North Country dairy farmers to let the bulls age to about a year old, and then sell the beef for some profit.

Researcher Peter Erickson (pictured in his office) is currently working on studies to improve the quality of colostrum, the first milk from a new mother cow, to increase the chances of good health for the calf.

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He recommends farmers use a special feed to hurry up the usual two-year process from birth to processing. To help create a market for the meat, he hosted a few tastings in Coös County to prove that beef from dairy animals is as tasty as typical beef cattle.

Field Work

It’s not all about dairy at UNH’s farms. On the western edge of campus, plant study is conducted at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm. Studies are underway on a variety of nutritious edibles, from squash and spinach to hardy kiwiberries.

The kiwi is not the furry kind native to Australia, but a cousin about the size of a walnut that grows on vines that survive the frost of winter. At Woodman, plant breeder Iago Hale has established the nation’s

first-ever kiwiberry breeding research program. Hale has pruned and trained the vines to look like small trees. The fruit is sweeter than the larger kiwi, looks similar inside, and the skin can be eaten. The project is an attempt to see how viable the right cultivar of hardy kiwiberry will be as a cash crop, especially in the North Country. Fruit left to ripen on the vine can have a sugar content of up to 25 percent. This last fact was not overlooked by winemaker Ken Hardcastle of Hermit Woods Winery in Meredith. For the past several years, he has independently been producing a pleasant, off-dry kiwi wine, sourced from wild-growing vines. For researchers, the vine has the double problem of being considered invasive and susceptible to a variety of botanical diseases, pests and

even cats. The latter seems to pick up the scent of catnip.

In a nearby field lies a huge planting of cucurbits, mostly butternut squash, the favorite object of study for J. Brent Loy, professor emeritus of plant biology and genetics.

Additional studies at the Woodman Farm include a project to extend the growing season of spinach, a cold-weather crop. Becky Sideman, extension professor of sustainable horticulture production and professor of sustainable agriculture and food systems, recently completed a two-year winter spinach trial to determine the most suitable spinach varieties and planting dates for winter in an unheated high tunnel. It turns out that the spinach, specifically the varieties Emperor and Gazelle, was sweeter when harvested

Dual Major in EcoGastronomy This dual major combines studies in sustainable agriculture with a second major in one other area: nutrition, business, environmental studies, hospitality management, culinary arts or a host of other options, providing a unique perspective on the world. The EcoGastronomy dual major is the first of its kind to be offered at a major university. The program is in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire’s College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics and the Sustainability Institute.

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180 Blue Students in the Culinary Arts program have their own restaurant for real-world experience. 180 Blue is located in Cole Hall Room 144, offering international cuisine this spring. It’s only open on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The prix-fixe meal is $16.95 and reservations are necessary. Leave a message at (603) 862-4760.

in February. The plants were grown in a unique tall tunnel on wheels that could be rolled back and forth for coverage. Sideman also conducted a study on Brussels sprouts to determine which would thrive better in northern New England.

Inside Information

Nearer to the center of campus, a row of greenhouses are home to more plant-based studies that run year-round. Research at the UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses ranges from aquaponics and graduate student experiments to basic botanical studies that are part of the Thompson School of Applied Science.

UNH graduate student Janel Martin put her chef skills on hiatus to study here.

Martin, former owner/chef of the Wakefield Inn, is working on a project to get melon sets into the ground earlier. They prefer temperatures in the 60s, but Martin has

experimented with grafting hardier cucurbit (squash) rootstock onto the melon so that it can be harvested earlier. Her trials last year were quite successful.

In another Macfarlane greenhouse, researchers launched an aquaculture farming research project that aims to provide a model for integrating land-based aquaculture systems with hydroponic plant production systems. “Over half of the world’s seafood is produced from aquaculture,” says Todd Guerdat, an NH Agricultural Experiment Station researcher and assistant professor of agricultural engineering. Currently he’s leading a project that will be relocated to the Woodman Research Farm this spring. “Eighty percent of the seafood we eat here in the United States is imported, resulting in nearly an annual $11 billion trade deficit for seafood alone,” he continues. “We need to take control of our food production systems by developing a sustainable US-based aquaculture industry.”

UNH’s 25,000 square feet of greenhouse space includes teaching greenhouses where students, in association with the Thompson School, learn ornamental and food crop breeding, and sustainable ornamental plant nutrition and development. Many of the plants nurtured by students are for sale to the public, including tropical plants and poinsettias sold in an annual sale held the first week of December.

The Thompson School offers an associate of applied science degree in seven program areas with nine concentrations and three diploma programs. All offer real-world experience for students.

Academia has been accused of an ivy-tower mentality that too often focuses on obscure research and impractical degrees that have no place in today’s job market. However, at UNH, agricultural research is creating real-world benefits, especially in New Hampshire, and students are finding places in the world where they can make a difference. Isn’t that what we all want to do? Besides, they are growing ivy in the greenhouse and you can buy it. Or buy the hybrid seeds developed by Loy. Or just enjoy that container of organic yogurt from local cows.

That’s research you can use. NH Learn More Open houses are scheduled at the Thompson School Horticultural Technology facilities, Macfarlane Research Greenhouses and the UNH high tunnels, two greenhouse-style structures associated with the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program where students produce greens for campus dining. Dates aren’t yet finalized, but will likely be April 1 and 2.

Left: Squash with core segments removed to judge color and taste

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On the Ocean

UNH research projects include studying alternative markets for the New Hampshire commercial fishing industry, the viability of lobsters in Great Bay Estuary, and the relationship between water conditions and microbiological communities in Great Bay oysters.

Reef Reclamation Project

Ray Grizzle at UNH’s Jackson Estuarine Laboratory

UNH researchers Ray Grizzle and Krystin Ward were involved in a Nature Conservancy project to restore oyster beds in Great Bay. A whopping 500 cubic yards of clamshells and 12 million juvenile oysters grown in cages at UNH’s Jackson Estuarine Laboratory were deposited in a specific area of Great Bay. The Nature Conservatory has closed about 5 acres of the bay to oyster farming while natural oyster stocks are rebuilt.

Steelhead Trout Aquaculture

Students at UNH are also researching how to get higher yields and longer growing seasons for various types of vegetables. Pictured is Peter Kane, an undergraduate studying sustainable food and agriculture. He is currently working as the production coordinator at the high tunnels.

Seven hundred trout were harvested this past fall as part of a study in aquaculture.

Trout were chosen because they are able to mature quickly in floating pens located in the ocean off of New Castle. To modify the impact of the concentration of fish and their effluence, sugar kelp and mussels were grown in the same water. Aquaculture is considered to be an alternative income stream for fishermen, as ocean harvesting has been limited in recent years. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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Inside the Emergency Room

By Barbara Coles

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But here, at the hospital, it’s surge time — one of two times each day, the other around 6 p.m., when the emergency room suddenly fills up.

A car accident, chest pains, stroke, burns, stubbed toe — whatever it is, the medical team at Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center is ready for it. They move from bed to bed, figuring out who needs what care and how fast. Blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs are ordered. They first stabilize anyone who needs it, then diagnose and treat, one patient after the other. Sometimes, life-or-death decisions are required, quickly and in the midst of chaos.

An ambulance pulls up outside. No doubt there are more to come.

“The biggest challenge is where to put all the people coming through the door,” says Dr. Jon Vacik, director of emergency medicine at CMC, which handles close to 35,000 emergency room visits a year. At times, all 30 beds are filled, there’s an overflow into the hallway and people still in the waiting room.

High volume is only part of the problem. Most of the people who arrive at the CMC emergency room, a Level III trauma center, have a serious illness or injury. The hospital ranks high on the ESI, or emergency severity index. “On most shifts, you usually have two or three patients who are very sick,” Vacik says.

At night, the ER sees more overdoses and intoxicated patients, as well as a higher percentage of the mentally ill and homeless populations. “Oftentimes, these patients can be quite agitated and may require sedation or restraints for staff safety,” Vacik says.

“I’ve been punched, spit on and called nasty names. You have to stay ahead of the curve.”

Staying ahead of the curve in emergency medicine means its doctors have to know a lot. It is the one specialty that requires knowledge of all the other specialties.

“It takes an incredible breadth of readiness to take care of anyone at any time,” says Dr. Todd Morrell, emergency medicine section chief at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Lebanon.

“There’s a quip that we will do the first 24 hours of any disease.” Specialists — cardiologist, neurologist, orthopedist, psychiatrist among them — are brought in if needed.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s 38-bed emergency department, which is the state’s only Level I trauma center, has trauma surgeons on call at all times. They’re needed for the “high acuity,” or level of severity, of injury and illness the hospital deals with. “Probably only 10 percent are low acuity,” says Morrell. nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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“I’ve been punched, spit on and called nasty names.

You have to stay ahead of the curve.”

– Dr. Jon Vacik

Duffy. “A nurse would assess you and call a doctor if she needed help. Hardly anyone came for a routine problem.”

What’s also changing — the level of stress.

It’s gone up as the volume of patients has gone up (no, the advent of urgent care and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, hasn’t reduced the volume). Part of the increase is drug overdoses from the opioid epidemic; another is the long stays — “boarding,” it’s called — by mentally ill patients who cannot get into the few treatment centers in the state.

Having higher patient volumes means more times when critical patients must be dealt with simultaneously. “It can be a quite chaotic, loud environment, with lots of moving parts, lots of distractions,” says Dr. Joseph Leahy, medical director of the emergency department and associate vice president of emergency medicine at Nashua’s Southern NH Medical Center, a Level III trauma center with 42,000 visits a year.

Right: Dr. Jon Vacik, director of emergency medicine at Catholic Medical Center, wears his Red Sox sweatshirt both for comfort and to help put patients at ease.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s helicopter is a part of its advanced response team (DHART).

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“Ninety percent have acute medical issues.”

Some of those patients are transferred from other hospitals and accident scenes throughout northern New England — the most critical flown in by Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s helicopter, part of its advanced response team (DHART) — to get the hospital’s high level of trauma care.

The Dartmouth-Hitchcock ER sees more than 30,000 patients a year. Just to the north by about 75 miles, the number of ER visits at Littleton Regional Healthcare is just 11,000.

“What we see here are mostly recreational injuries — skiing, snowmobiling, hiking injuries in the summer, and falls and scrapes,” says Dr. Edward Duffy, the medical director of the emergency department.

Note that the term “emergency room” is shifting to “emergency department,” a distinction that some emergency physicians care about while others don’t. It is certainly more than a room; it’s a whole complex of curtained cubicles, nurses stations, and rooms with diagnostic equipment and offices.

“It used to be just a consultation room off to the side that was used sparingly,” says

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“It is a very privileged, sacred space to be trusted by someone in that genuine moment of critical need.”

– Dr. Todd Morrell

want to wait a long time. We try very hard to see patients within 10 minutes, but if a bunch of patients come in with serious problems, that’s going to affect the wait time.”

The average time spent in New Hampshire emergency department waiting rooms is 26 minutes, according to recent data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gathered by ProPublica, a nonprofit public interest news agency. The average time spent in the emergency room before being sent home is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Wait-time statistics are just one of several metrics on which emergency departments and their physicians are judged — by the financial people at hospitals, as well as by state and federal agencies.

If physicians also have the duties of department administrator, as is the case with all the physicians interviewed for this story, those metrics are always on their mind. As administrators, these doctors must oversee their department, attend meetings and sit on committees, pushing up the number of hours worked and the stress level.

Burnout. It’s a big issue for emergency physicians. “After four or five years, some feel they’re been there, done that; they’re ready to move on to something less stressful,” Heller says. “People who have been in

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“It’s a challenge to make quick and effective decisions in that environment.”

Another layer of stress, he adds, is doctors having to make those decisions with limited information, especially if the patient cannot talk. Knowing a patient’s medical history, what medications they’re taking and so on can be vital.

In recent years, medical records have been made electronic, but the system isn’t perfect. “Access to information is easier,” says Leahy, “but, if you’re dealing with an outside organization, sometimes the EMR systems don’t talk, or the information you need is buried and access to that information is harder to obtain.” The flow of information can also be constrained by the federal HIPAA privacy laws.

With emergency physicians working in such stressful conditions, there is always the chance of making a mistake. As with all doctors, the threat of a lawsuit looms large.

Also stress-inducing, emergency physicians are acutely aware of the people sitting in the waiting room. “We recognize that no one wants to be there,” says Dr. David Heller, emergency department medical director at Portsmouth Hospital, a Level II trauma center with 25 beds and 27,000 visits a year. “Most people didn’t expect to be there, and they don’t

this business for a long time have figured out how to manage stress.”

Heller is one of them. He’s been at work in emergency rooms for 29 years and still loves what he does. He adds, though, as do all the doctors we talked to, that he couldn’t do it without the support of his staff — nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and technicians among them. As Heller says, “I might be the quarterback, but I have a whole team helping me.”

The camaraderie, unmatched in most other professions, is one reason emergency physicians stay at it. Another is that the hours they work are predictable. After their shift, be it 8, 10 or 12 hours, they go home.

After-hours phone calls are rare.

They say it’s also “the excitement,” “the hustle,” “the variety.” And, as Dr. Duffy of Littleton Regional Healthcare says, “There’s the immediacy of getting patients to feel better. If someone has a dislocated finger, you fix it and they’re happy.” Another plus, says Dr. Vacik of CMC, is the ability to take control in dire circumstances: “It’s nice to be Right: Naloxone HCI, better known as NARCAN, is used for the emergency treatment of overdoses.

have them look to us for help and wonderful that we can make a difference.”

And what a difference. Few people can say they’ve saved a life. Fewer yet can say they’ve saved the life of a stranger. These doctors — and their teams — can say they’ve saved many. NH

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Below: People are always in motion in Catholic Medical Center’s emergency department.

the calm head in a crisis.”

Most important of all, and for all, they are helping people.

“It is a very privileged, sacred space to be trusted by someone in that genuine moment of critical need,” Dr. Morrell of Dartmouth-Hitchcock says, “It is an honor to

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Leading Physicians in 55 Specialties VOTED BY THEIR PEERS

FOR THE 2017 TOP DOCTORS POLL, we selected national research firm Castle Connolly to conduct the survey process. Included are 273 doctors in 55 specialties, as nominated by their peers, who cover a wide range of medical needs from pediatrics to surgical care. We also asked several of this year’s Top Doctors to share a quotation or anecdote that helps motivate or inspire them to continue practicing medicine at the highest level.

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KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS Many of the doctors featured in this survey practice in more than one hospital and many have private practices. Below is a list of the hospitals in the state and their abbreviations:

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital (APDMH) Lebanon

Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Laconia

Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center (BASC)

Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH)

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Manchester Cheshire Medical Center/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (Cheshire/DHK) Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) Manchester Concord Hospital (Concord) Cottage Hospital (Cottage) Woodsville Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) Lebanon Elliot Hospital (Elliot) Manchester Exeter Hospital (Exeter) Franklin Regional Hospital (FRH) Frisbie Memorial Hospital (FMH) Rochester

Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) Peterborough Nashua Ambulatory Surgical Center (NASC) New London Hospital (NLH) Parkland Medical Center (PMC) Derry Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (SNHMC) Nashua St. Joseph Hospital (SJH) Nashua Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) Colebrook Valley Regional Healthcare (VRH) Claremont Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (WDH) Dover

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Keith Loud, M.D., M.S.C.

Connor Haugh, M.D., F.A.C.C.

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Lilian Joventino, M.D.

DHMC Primary Care Lebanon, (603) 653-9663

Barbara Lynn Deuell, M.D.

PRH Allergy Associates of New Hampshire Portsmouth, (603) 436-7897

CMC, SJH New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester, (603) 663-6888

WDH Wentworth Health Partners-Cardiovascular Group Dover, (603) 516-4265

Daniel M. Philbin Jr., M.D., F.A.C.C.

John N. Kalliel, M.D.

CMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester, (603) 669-0413

Amit Kumar, M.D.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Elliot/CMC Manchester Allergy Inc. Manchester, (603) 668-6444 SNHMC Southern New Hampshire Asthma and Allergy Nashua, (603) 577-3065

Kevin Roelofs, M.D.

PRH Allergy Associates of New Hampshire Portsmouth, (603) 436-7897

Bruce W. Andrus, M.D., M.S. DHMC Gifford Medical Center Lebanon, (603) 650-5724

Steven P. Beaudette, M.D., F.A.C.C.

CMC, SJH, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua New England Heart Institute - Nashua Nashua, (603) 883-5673

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Concord Hospital Dermatology Associates of Concord Concord, (603) 224-2251

M. Shane Chapman, M.D. 2017 Hospital New London

Playing sports in high school and better my school experiences and make

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon, (603) 650-3106

connections with folks who helped me

James G. Dinulos, M.D.

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same for student-athletes by treating their sports injuries so that they can continue to play sports, which can give

James Vailas, M.D.

Anthony J. Aversa, M.D.

them the opportunities that I had.

Orthopaedic Surgery

CMC, Elliot, PMC, SJH, SNHMC, BASC, NASC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center

WDH, PRH Seacoast Dermatology, PLLC Portsmouth, (603) 431-5205 Newmarket, (603) 431-5205

Jose Emilio Peraza, M.D., F.A.A.D. VRH,2017 NLH, APDMH,

Mt. Ascutney Hospital & Health Center Peraza Dermatology Group Claremont, (603) 542-6455

Robert B. Posnick, M.D.

Wendi Cardeiro, M.D., F.A.C.C. SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua, (603) 577-2039

Edward Catherwood, M.D., M.S. DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5724

Philip Fitzpatrick, M.D., F.A.C.C.

CMC, PMC New England Heart & Vascular Institute Manchester, (603) 663-6888

CLINICAL GENETICS John B. Moeschler, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester, (603) 629-8355

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY John V. Flannery Jr., M.D. SNHMC Colon & Rectal Surgery of New England Nashua, (603) 577-3322

John C. Friel, M.D.

SNHMC Colon & Rectal Surgery of New England Nashua, (603) 577-3322

Jeffrey R. Harnsberger, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester, (603) 695-2840

Russell A. Strong, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord Surgical Associates Concord, (603) 224-0584

Gregory M. Goodkin, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter, (603) 773-9992

Alan Ted Kono, M.D.

SNHMC Nashua Dermatology Associates Nashua, (603) 579-9648

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Nina Sand-Loud, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-6060

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Elizabeth Angelakis, M.D. CMC

Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford, (603) 627-1663 CMC Breast Care Center Bedford, (603) 663-5270

William C. Black, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-7443

Michael Ciaschini, M.D. WDH Seacoast Radiology, PA Dover, (603) 516-1307

David Hou, M.D.

Concord Hospital Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford, (603) 627-1663

Shawn M. Rayder, M.D. WDH Seacoast Radiology Dover, (603) 516-1307

Peter van der Meer, M.D. CMC/Elliot Southern NH Radiology Consultants Bedford, (603) 627-1663

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Ellie Chuang, M.D.

SNHMC Southern NH Diabetes and Endocrinology Nashua, (603) 577-5760

Richard J. Comi, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-8630

Lara Joy Levin, M.D.

Cheshire/DHK Keene, (603) 354-6570

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DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-2929

Robert M. Lavery, M.D.

Elliot, CMC New Hampshire Cardiology Consultants Manchester, (603) 627-1669

Jeffrey Taylor Lockhart, M.D. Concord Hospital Concord Cardiology Associates Concord, (603) 224-6070

Emil Martin Pollak Jr., M.D. LRH, Cottage, DartmouthHitchcock Littleton Littleton, (603) 444-9390

Steven Lee Schwartz, M.D., F.A.C.C. SNHMC Foundation Cardiology Nashua, (603) 577-2039

CHILD NEUROLOGY Jan B. Wollack, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-9669

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Mini Mahata, M.D. Endocrinology

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Exeter Hospital Core Physicians, Exeter

“The good 2017 physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” — William Osler Sir Osler was one of the first physicians who brought young doctors out of the lecture hall and to the patient’s bedside.

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put aside pride and embarrassment to convey their concerns and fears. Within minutes they become more vulnerable to me than they may have ever been with a best friend of 20 years. This is a great privilege that I aim to meet with respect and approachability. We live in times of increasing transparency and empowerment. Rather than briefly tell a patient what to do, I appreciate counseling and teaching, to help them come to the conclusion that is best for them.

From this foundation, patients can derive a higher level of investment in maintaining their own health and rely on an enduring and trusting therapeutic relationship.

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Mini Mahata, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Hampton, (603) 926-1119

The quote that sticks with me most comes from the oath we took upon

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graduating from medical school, the Oath of Maimonides (some schools

Sue A. Taylor, M.D.

WDH Endocrinology & Diabetes Consultants Dover, (603) 742-1143

use this one, others use the Hippocratic Oath). Maimonides was a physician and philosopher from the Middle Ages and part of the oath reads:

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“May I never see in the patient anything but a fellow creature in pain. Grant

FAMILY MEDICINE

me the strength, time and opportunity always to correct what I have

Barbara A. Bates, M.D.

acquired, always to extend its domain ... Today he can discover his errors

Cheshire/DHK Keene, (603) 354-6763

of yesterday and tomorrow he can obtain a new light on what he thinks

Fred Brennan Jr., D.O.

himself sure of today.”

WDH, FMH Seacoast Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Somersworth, (603) 742-2007

Naomi Gauthier, M.D. Pediatric Cardiology

David Buono, M.D.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital CHaD at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Kingston, (603) 642-3910

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It impressed upon me that, even in ancient times, practicing medicine was seen as both a promise to uphold the humanity and compassion of medicine and keep the patients’ needs first and foremost, but also to uphold the “practice” of lifelong learning, adapting, and questioning ourselves and our field to find ever better ways to help people become well.

Deborah T. Dennis, M.D.

David V. Ferris, D.O.

LRH North Country Primary Care Littleton, (603) 444-0116

Colleen P. Guiry, M.D.

SNHMC Primary Care of Milford Milford, (603) 672-7600

Scott C. Jaynes, M.D.

Weeks Medical Center, LRH Whitefield, (603) 837-9005

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon, (603) 650-4000

Patricia T. Glowa, M.D.

Timothy G. Keenan, M.D.

John Edward Ford, D.O.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon, (603) 650-4000

Exeter Hospital Seacoast Family Practice Stratham, (603) 772-7764

Keith A. Lammers, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Elliott Family Medicine at Amherst Amherst, (603) 249-3000

Michael A. Pangan, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter, (603) 775-0000

Catherine Pipas, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heater Road Lebanon, (603) 650-4000

2017

Mark Reeder, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Epping, (603) 642-3910 The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter, (603) 778-7975

Jonathan B. Thyng, M.D.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Nashua, (603) 577-4440

GASTROENTEROLOGY Lynn Butterly, M.D.

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parents. They leave the office without a

prescription, but with the assurance that their child is healthy and will weather whatever condition is ailing them. Giving a

Adela de Vera, M.D. Pediatrics

Monadnock Community Hospital Peterborough

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medicine to take does not always help. But showing the parents a lot of compassion and care gives them the knowledge and comfort that all is well.

Richard I. Rothstein, M.D. DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5261

Robert A. Ruben, M.D.

WDH, FMH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Somersworth, (603) 692-2228

Thomas M. Sherman, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians Exeter, (603) 772-5528

Christopher N. Dainiak, M.D.

Corey A. Siegel, M.D.

PMC Granite State GI Consultants Derry, (603) 432-8802

PMC Londonderry 2017 Gastroenterology Associates Londonderry, (603) 818-4712

Stuart R. Gordon, M.D.

A lot of pediatrics is reassuring the

WDH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Somersworth, (603) 692-2228

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5030

Mark Detweiler, M.D.

“Cure sometimes, treat often and comfort always.” — Hippocrates

William E. Maher, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5030

Marylyn Virginia Grondin, M.D. PRH Atlantic Digestive Specialists Portsmouth, (603) 433-2488 Hampton, (603) 758-1717 2017

Leon Michael Kogan, M.D. LRH Gastroenterology Services Littleton, (603) 259-7798

Brian E. Lacy, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5261

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5261

Mark Silversmith, M.D.

CMC NH Gastroenterology Consultants Bedford, (603) 625-5744

Robert D. Thomson, M.D. Concord Hospital Monadnock Community Hospital GI Associates - Concord Gastroenterology Concord, (603) 228-1763

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Samuel Joel Goldman, D.O. Elliot Hospital Senior Health Primary Care at Elliot Senior Health Center Manchester, (603) 663-7030

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As a physician, I have been particularly influenced by passages from the wisdom literature in the Old Testament. Three phrases from the Book of Job, a man intimately familiar with intense physical and emotional pain and shame, immediately come to mind as being influential in my career: “Man 2017 born of woman is of few days and full of trouble”; “If a man dies, will he

live again?”; and “I know that my redeemer lives.” Job asked all the big “why?” questions we try to ignore as we treat patients and deal with the limitations of our finite natures in solving the “whats?” and “hows?”. Job received few specific answers, but his discourse has helped me realize that

Jeffrey Lockhart, M.D. Cardiovascular Disease

Concord Hospital Concord Cardiology Associates

there is a creator God, and a purpose behind all that we experience. For me, the cognitive dissonance aroused by the beauty of human beings, the angst they face, and my own many daily shortcomings are reconciled at the foot of the cross through the suffering love of Christ.

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Donald B. McDonah, M.D. SJH 2017 Care SJH Palliative Nashua, (603) 882-3000

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Elizabeth Clark, M.D.

SNHMC, Elliot Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine Merrimack, (603) 429-1611

David Jay Itkin, M.D.

PRH 2017 Infectious Disease Appledore Portsmouth, (603) 433-8733

James T. Noble, M.D.

Concord Hospital Infectious Disease Concord, (603) 230-1939

INTERNAL MEDICINE Joseph Peter Cunniff, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord, (603) 224-4003

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Hiram M. Quitkin, M.D.

PRH Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Portsmouth, (603) 431-3575 Exeter, (603) 395-9335

Jinsong Wang, M.D., Ph.D. BASC, CMC, Elliot, PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Salem, (603) 898-0180

HEMATOLOGY Frederick M. Briccetti, M.D. Concord, Elliot NH Oncology Hematology PA Hooksett, (603) 622-6484 Concord, (603) 224-2556

Marc Gautier, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5529

Kenneth Meehan, M.D.

DHMC Norris Cotton Cancer Center Lebanon, (603) 650-4628

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Lisa Ann Leinau, M.D. Cheshire/DHK Keene, (603) 354-6570

Elliot Hospital Elliot Internal Medicine Londonderry, (603) 434-1919

John J. Fothergill, M.D.

UCVH Indian Stream Health Center Colebrook, (603) 237-8336

Laura Fox, M.D.

SNHMC Southern NH Internal Medicine Associates Derry, (603) 216-0400

2017

Evelyn Fleming, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-3525

David J. Finley, M.D.

Loyd Avery West, M.D.

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2017

HAND SURGERY Roderick Bruno, M.D.

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Robert J. Heaps, M.D.

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“There is the best treatment, and then there is the best treatment for the patient.”

Too often physicians are focused on the best treatment for a disease and forget that they need to be focused on the best treatment for the patient. By learning your patients’ wishes, needs, concerns and goals, we as physicians are better able to support and treat our patients. Treating a patient successfully is helping them choose their treatment and providing them with the best care that meets their needs. In this way you are making sure that you are giving the best treatment for the patient.

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GREGORY W. SOGHIKIAN, MD

HEATHER C. KILLIE, MD

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York Hospital, PRH Cardiovascular Care of NH and York Newington, (603) 431-6691 York, Maine, (207) 363-6136 Wells, Maine, (207) 363-6136

Kevin Y. Pho, M.D.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou 2017

James DeVries, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5724

SJH SJH Internal Medicine Nashua, (603) 595-3614

John E. Jayne, M.D.

Kevin A. Silva, M.D., F.A.C.P. LRH Littleton, (603) 444-2002

Emily R. Baker, M.D.

Concord Hospital Concord, (603) 224-4003

onated with me as it summarizes my passion to help my patients truly thrive, not just survive. Her words also serve

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Peter S. Heyl, M.D.

Jonathan Bridges, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Care at Bedford Bedford, (603) 695-2902

York Hospital, PRH Cardiovascular Care of NH and York York, Maine, (207) 363-6136 Newington, (603) 431-6691

Jeffrey R. Johnson, M.D. WDH The Center for Medical Genetics Dover, (603) 516-0092

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2017 MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Bradley Arrick, M.D., Ph.D. DHMC Hematology/Oncology Lebanon, (603) 653-6181

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Peter A. Kaufman, M.D. DHMC Hematology/Oncology Lebanon, (603) 653-6181

Gautami Rao, M.D.

SNHMC Foundation Hematology/Oncology Nashua, (603) 886-7900

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE James E. Gray, M.D., M.S. DHMC Lebanon, (603) 653-6063

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DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5104

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Keith McAvoy, M.D.

To have all these qualities, I try to be strong, determined and hard-working.

Exeter Hospital The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter, (603) 772-0345 Core Physicians Portsmouth, (603) 772-0345

Elliot Hospital Elliot Neurology Associates Manchester, (603) 663-4800

NEUROLOGY

Concord Hospital Neurology Associates Concord, (603) 224-6691

I love helping patients, slowing the progression of diseases and curing illnesses by

Geoffrey Starr, M.D.

CMC, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester Manchester, (603) 695-2940

Lara K. Ronan, M.D.

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Elliot Hospital Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-8400

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Elliot Hospital Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-4646

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Elliot Hospital Bedford Commons OB/GYN PA Bedford, (603) 668-4646

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Heidi Meinz, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Manchester Obstetrical Associates, PA Manchester, (603) 622-3162

Deborah Ann Mueller, M.D. FMH Caring Partners Obstetrics & Gynecology Rochester, (603) 335-6988

Sonja Nelson, M.D.

PRH Harbour Women’s Health Portsmouth, (603) 431-6011

Jeffrey M. Segil, M.D.

WDH Dover Women’s Health Dover, (603) 742-2424 Portsmouth, (603) 742-2424

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William Windler, M.D.

Elliot Hospital Manchester, (603) 663-2830 The Doctor’s Office NH Manchester, (603) 625-1724

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PRH Eyesight Ophthalmic Services Somersworth, (603) 692-7500 Portsmouth, (603) 436-1773

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Kimberly Licciardi, M.D.

Elliot, CMC NH Eye Associates Manchester, (603) 669-3925

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I always remember something an instructor told me. That while this may be

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John-Erik Bell, M.D.

DHMC Lebanon, (603) 650-5133

Eric R. Benson, M.D.

Elliot, CMC, PMC, BASC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Londonderry, (603) 434-3118

A. Neil Clerk, M.D.

Exeter Hospital Core Physicians The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter, (603) 778-7975

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Concord Hospital Concord Orthopaedics Concord, (603) 224-3368

Douglas M. Joseph, M.D. SJH, SNHMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Nashua, (603) 883-0091 Amherst, (603) 673.6065

Thomas F. McGovern, M.D. Exeter Hospital Core Physicians The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter, (603) 778-7975

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Elliot, CMC, BASC, PMC The New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center Bedford, (603) 669-5454 Nashua, (603) 883-009

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PRH Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Portsmouth, (603) 431-1121 York, Maine, (207) 363-3490

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Exeter Hospital The Center for Orthopedics & Movement Exeter, (603) 778-7975

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s the owner of a treasured antique house, I often dream about keeping it in the family for generations. I’d love to pass it on to one of my children and see my grandchildren run around the same rooms our boys did. If that doesn’t happen, then as much as we might like to downsize in 30 years or so, my husband and I hope live here indefinitely, preferably until they bury us in the little cemetery across the street.

It’s the dilemma so many baby boomers face right now: Give up the family home for something more convenient, or stay on amidst the challenges of keeping up a large place. However, one New Hampshire couple has hit upon what I consider to be a most ingenious solution to aging in place.

The owners of this 1805 Cape Cod-style home raised seven children under its roof, but by 2013, all of their kids had moved on and started families of their own. They were

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ready for a change. They wanted to travel, and, let’s admit it, worrying about your pipes freezing in January while you’re away on the beach in the Keys really puts a damper on your retirement years. They’d searched around for a smaller home, but couldn’t find anything to compare with charm of their current house.

Like many old New England homes, their house is attached to a large barn — a very old one. Built in 1709, over the years they’d often used this historic structure to host dozens of parties — even winter ones where guests were in ski jackets — under its enormous old rafters strung with Christmas lights. And though they didn’t want to convert the entire structure into living quarters for themselves (that, after all, would not be downsizing), they had an idea of some way converting part of it, thereby freeing the main house for one of their children and his family to move in.

To make sure that their plan was sound and executed properly, the homeowners enlisted TMS Architects in Portsmouth.

Principal architect Shannon Alther jumped at the opportunity to participate. “Much as I like designing new homes, I also really love the challenge of working with interesting, quirky old homes,” she says. “I try to take a number of those projects a year. This one really spoke to me. I grew up on a farm, and one of my very first projects was a barn.”

The barn consists of three bays — left, central (where the main barn door entrance

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The idea was to transform only the left bay/ addition, which would be accessed from the central bay through French doors. These new doors would then lead into their living space. The central bay would serve a sort of front porch for entertaining, and the right bay would stay barn space. The exterior would remain virtually unchanged, in keeping with their wish to preserve the barn’s historical character as much as possible.

“A good portion of the industry wants to tear old things down,” says Alther. “These homeowners wanted to salvage it.”

TMS left the original post-and-beam system intact and sistered on additional framing as needed. “Sistering,” or adding reinforcement to existing beams and joints, is something that comes up often when renovating old homes. The flooring in the central bay remained untouched. Radiant floor heating was installed in the new living quarters and covered with flooring from a salvaged barn in Maryland. Marcus Gould Contracting in Manchester milled the salvaged flooring in random widths, skip planed and then face-nailed the planks to ensure their well-worn character remained.

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Skip planing is a process where the boards are put through a planer set to only remove the high points, “skipping” over the low points to create contrast, and face-nailing simply means that you can see the nails used to secure the floor.

“One of the biggest challenges of this project was that the bay of the barn was not very wide — only 11 or 12 feet, pretty tight for a bedroom, for instance,” says Alther.

“Our goal was to make it feel like one big space. We used pocket doors and barn doors that can open the whole space up when you feel like having more room around you. It makes it feel bigger than it is on paper.”

The homeowners masterfully oversaw all the interior decoration themselves, making it a mission to incorporate as many finds as possible from the old barn into the décor.

In its recesses they found treasures galore.

Planks found in the loft became the couple’s bedframe with drawers found elsewhere incorporated for storage. A copper pipe became a curtain rod for drapes covering the French doors to the main barn. An old wooden shoe form became a closet door handle. More found planks became doors to a closet and the main house. The large sliding door to the bathroom was created from an old horse stall door.

However, perhaps their most treasured piece of salvage is the kitchen table, made from an old door and a sewing machine base.

The sewing machine had been in the barn for years, but when it was taken apart, they discovered a letter from a wartime husband to his wife saying how sad he was to miss Christmas at home. Now grandchildren play with the sewing machine pedal during mealtime while their grandparents pretend not to know where all the noise is coming from.

“The homeowners were really fun to work with. They had the vision and the ability to save this structure,” says Alther. “And they were very flexible. That flexibility made this project that much more exciting and that much more successful. You work around the quirkiness. The magic happens when you don’t take the easy way out.”

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udith Englander was a health-conscious vegetarian and avid exerciser when she started to experience recurring stomachaches in her early 50s. “As things got worse, I started losing my energy,” says Englander, now 72 and recently relocated from Henniker to Vermont. “I felt like I almost had to lean on things to walk around.”

After rounds of tests failed to come up with anything, one finally pointed to a probable cause: celiac disease, a disorder that triggers the immune system to attack the small intestine in response to gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Upon receiving the diagnosis, Englander was thankful. “Relieved doesn’t even begin to [describe] how I felt,” she says. “I had

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thought I had cancer, so it was this huge, just immense joy when I found out that I had control over what it was that was causing me such horrible discomfort.”

Not everyone reacts to a celiac disease diagnosis as Englander did, nor do they immediately change their diet as she did to eliminate foods that contain gluten. Perhaps there is less motivation among those whose symptoms are mild — some people don’t even realize they have the disorder.

But others who have celiac disease are “profoundly symptomatic” with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation or symptoms seemingly unrelated to the digestive system, such as joint and muscle pain or an itchy rash, says Stephanie A. Ballentine,

APRN, a nurse practitioner at St. Joseph Hospital Gastroenterology.

Regardless of the severity of initial celiac disease symptoms, those who have the disorder but continue to nosh on their favorite Friday night gluten-containing pizza risk suffering long-term fallout; in a person with celiac disease, each time gluten is consumed, the immune system assaults the villi, or finger-like projections that line the small intestine. As the villi degrade, the body becomes less able to absorb nutrients from food, increasing the person’s vulnerability to anemia, vitamin deficiency, persistent hunger, problematic weight loss, osteoporosis and a host of other problems, including intestinal cancer.

Some people who don’t feel well when they eat gluten yet test negatively for celiac disease have what’s known as gluten sensitivity (also called non-celiac gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance). Symptoms of gluten sensitivity mirror those of celiac disease, but with one key difference: Untreated gluten sensitivity

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does not result in harm to the small intestine as untreated celiac disease does.

In addition, some people who believe they have trouble with gluten might in reality have a problem related to carbohydrates, says Eileen Behan, RDN, a registered dietitian at Core Physicians.

Americans get most of their calories from grain-based foods, Behan says, and when people stop eating gluten, it is likely that they also change the carbohydrates in their diet. So, some individuals might feel better after giving up gluten, Behan says, because they have inadvertently but substantially altered the carbohydrate portion of their diet.

Though it might seem counterintuitive, those who suspect they have a problem with gluten but have not yet been tested for celiac disease should not take it upon themselves to eliminate gluten from their diet, Ballentine notes. One of the ways doctors typically diagnose the disorder is through a blood test that looks for the presence of antibodies that occur in response to gluten. If no gluten has been consumed, the lack of antibodies might result in a false-negative.

People who have been swept up in the trend of going gluten-free even though they have no medical need to do so also might want to reconsider their self-imposed ban on all things gluten. Although many suffer no real ill effects from gluten but insist on eating gluten-free due to the belief that shunning gluten will somehow improve health or help with weight loss, the idea that foods with gluten are bad for everyone is a fallacy. Many healthful foods contain gluten, Behan says, and abstaining from gluten can actually lead to weight gain because some gluten-free products are higher in calories than their gluten-containing counterparts.

The best approach, Behan says, is to see your doctor if you seem to react badly to gluten. Get a diagnosis and then work with a dietitian to revamp your diet as needed. If you are diagnosed with celiac disease, do not consume gluten. Likewise, the only treatment for gluten sensitivity is to go gluten-free. But people who have no trouble digesting gluten, Behan says, should not hesitate to include healthful, gluten-containing food as part of their balanced diet. NH

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For people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, knowing whether food and beverages contain gluten can mean the difference between an enjoyable meal and severe gastrointestinal distress — or worse.

Helpfully, the FDA now requires food labels to clearly state if a product’s ingredients include common allergens — such as wheat, which contains gluten. In addition, products cannot claim that they are glutenfree unless they meet FDA requirements.

While most people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity might be savvy enough to cast a suspicious eye on foods that are likely made with gluten, such as breads, pastries and pasta, they also should remain vigilant for gluten that lurks in less-obvious places, such as baked beans that have been thickened with wheat; dried fruit that was dusted with wheat flour to prevent sticking; and soups, salad dressings and desserts that were thickened with a wheat starch, says Eileen Behan, RDN, a registered dietitian at Core Physicians.

For more information, see celiac.org.

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Law and fairness aren’t always the same

BY JEFF WOODBURN

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he renowned Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes scolded a young attorney carrying on about some heart-wrenching inequity with a cold snap of reality. “This is a court of law,” he said, “not a court of justice.”

That distinction — the letter of the law versus what we think is just — doesn’t always feel right.

There is often outrage when our statutes don’t meet our moral sense of fairness.

That was the case when a young Concord Monitor intern was dispatched to cover the feel-good news of the state’s first birth of the New Year. What Leah Willingham, a senior at Mount Holyoke College, quickly learned on the early morning of January 1, was the story was not about the bouncing baby boy, but rather his dad.

The story is now well-known. Lamar Austin, a part-time security guard and army veteran, was fired for missing work so he could

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be with his wife and witness the birth of his son. The story exploded across the news wires. Today, Austin’s name garners nearly a half-million Google search results — that’s twice as many as Governor Chris Sununu.

What followed the incident was a quick education about how few rights employees actually have to fight what may be perceived as an unfair firing. The state’s American Civil Liberties Union gets “tons of calls” about wrongful termination cases, says their lead attorney Gilles Bissonnette. However, since the cases are so laboriously fact-intensive and the policy advancements are so minimal, they are almost always turned down.

Like many, New Hampshire is an “at-will employment” state, which means no reason or formal notice needs to be given to fire someone, and conversely no employee is required to provide reason or notice to the employer.

“The law is designed to protect the employer,” says Jon Meyer, a Manchester

attorney who represents employees. “The fact that you are treated unfairly doesn’t mean that you’ll have a legal claim.”

Meyer contends that, by and large, things are getting worse for employees. “It was not uncommon in the early 1980s for private sector employees to have meaningful protections,” he says. In part, the shift is a result of the decline of labor unions, which organize collective bargaining contracts for all employees that include, among other things, compensation, employee protections and due process.

But that’s not all, says Meyer. Those lucky few who get an employee contract may get more clarity on the terms of employment, compensation and period of notice required by either party to terminate. They can require (as some states do) that “just cause” be provided for termination. Typically, employment contracts broadly outline the terms of the relationship between employers and employees.

Those employees who are offered an employee contract are often afforded additional protections beyond what is in federal and state law, but increasingly, says Meyers, employees “are being asked to give up rights [in employment contracts].”

Simply put, employment contracts are agreements between two parties and are governed by the laws of contract. Employees and employers can agree to terms that limit their rights, provided that they are not contrary to law. This means an employee can be asked to sign an arbitration clause that requires disputes be settled outside the court system. Since in most cases employers have more leverage than employees, employment contracts increasingly include non-compete clauses plus compensation for education and training.

But don’t think employers can run roughshod — companies have a lot to lose. That’s why strong human resource policies and training are needed.

New Hampshire “may be an at-will state, but that doesn’t mean employers don’t get sued,” says Benjamin King, a Concord attorney who works with both employers and employees. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination based on sex, age or disability, among other reasons. There are also protections in place for whistle-blowers. After the passage of Senate Bill 416 in 2016, employees cannot be retaliated against for requesting workplace flexibility, a provision that may have actually applied to Austin’s situation.

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resents employers, says the key is “good communication” and that “the goal is for everyone to work in a safe, healthy environment.”

But, for the employer and employee, there seem to be converging interests to move on and not get bogged down in a fight that may hurt both parties’ reputations and their longrange goals of lucrative employment and commercial success. King suggests creating a clear record of progressive discipline, performance-based benchmarks and a predictable process. If the expectations are not met, “termination is not a surprise and no need for an extensive conversation,” he says.

Meyer contends that, by and large, things are getting worse for employees.

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The last thing any employer wants is to be sued, or maybe even worse, to become the butt of an unflattering, high-profile news story. As for Austin, the new father, he has moved to an electrician apprentice program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Dover and holds no ill will toward his former employer.

“It’s been kind of weird for me,” says Austin. “At one point, I thought no one really cared about anyone else’s struggles.

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Keeping it Real Sonia Farris and Kasia Lojko, both of Bedford, have been running a successful meal home delivery service for several years. All Real Meal hits the mark with healthy meals, locally sourced ingredients and tasty food delivered to the doors of hundreds of customers across southern New Hampshire. The meals are intended to be heated at home or frozen for future use. Their easy-to-use website navigates through the choices, from healthy and interesting soups to cheesy enchiladas to gluten-free meals. It’s possible to order paleo diet options too. Simply choose individual or family-size meals by Sunday to be delivered on the following Tuesday. And don’t forget a mini dessert packaged in Mason jars. Delicious. Their new product, One Crust, is made mostly from cauliflower and satisfies the demands of those seeking low-carb, vegan and/or gluten-free diets. They have been marketing this product across the US as a base for homemade pizza.

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Spring Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Dill

BY SONIA AND KASIA OF ALL REAL MEAL

Deviled eggs 7 hard-boiled eggs (older free-range eggs would be best) 1/3 cup mayonnaise (paleo variety if desired) 1/3 cup pickle juice (or lemon juice) 1/2 cup frozen petite peas 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 5 slices bacon (reserve two slices for garnish) 3 radishes, sliced thinly, for garnish 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced dill (reserve a few sprigs for garnish) Arugula or baby kale for plating Fry the bacon until crisp. Toss the peas in a pan with a little water and cook briefly, until just thawed. Cut eggs in half and remove the yolks. Set egg whites aside and place yolks in food processor, along with the mayo, pickle juice, minced onion, dill, salt, pepper and most of the peas, reserving a few for garnish. Fine dice three slices of the cooked bacon and add to mixture.

Fill whites with the yolk mixture with a small spoon and garnish with three or more peas, shard of bacon, radish slice and sprig of dill. Nestle in a garnish of greens. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.

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How to Boil Eggs So They Peel Easily

Put eggs in saucepan large enough to hold them in single layer topped with 1 inch of cold water. Heat to just boiling.

Remove from burner, cover pan and let cool 20 minutes. Drain and place under running cold water or add ice to the pan to chill quickly. Peel when the heat is out of the eggs.

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Calendar OUR FAVORITE EVENTS FOR APRIL 2017

annual race kicks off May’s Brain Tumor Awareness Month by raising funds for the National Brain Tumor Society. Dogs and strollers are both welcome in this race, so bring the whole family to run for a good cause. $20. 9 a.m., Kelley Park, 41 N. Main St., Bristol. (603) 863-2537; gsrs.org

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NH Snowmobile Hill Climb Challenge Winter may technically be over, but you can catch the snowy season’s last hurrah with this family-friendly fest. Courtesy of the Weare Winter Wanderers, attendees can watch (or hop on and compete) as snowmobilers race uphill at Pats Peak and on the ski area’s flatter terrain in the drag race and vintage oval race categories. Don’t miss the kids’ race for your little snow bunnies and the vintage snowmobile show to peruse between the action. $15-$30. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pats Peak Ski Area, 686 Flanders Rd., Henniker. wearewinterwandererssc.org/nh-hillclimb

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Feelin’ Good 5K and Chili Cook-Off Running is hard. Make it better with food. This North Country race is partnered with a chili-cooking competition so you can pair your 5K with some five-alarm eats. Runners can attend the cook-off for free, so grab your sneakers and a spoon — and stroll through town afterward for a peek at the stores offering race day discounts. $35. 9:30 a.m., Schouler Park, White Mountain Hwy., North Conway. (603) 356-5701; mtwashingtonvalley.org

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3rd Annual Nick Cornhole Tournament Embrace the (hopefully) warmer weather with a day of summery lawn game fun. Gather a team to toss some bags in the tourney, or attend as a non-competitor to enjoy appetizers, music and dancing. Funds raised benefit The Nick, a community rec center in Wolfeboro. $60 per team, $15 per spectator. 4 to 9 p.m., Kingswood Golf Club, 24 Kingswood Rd., Wolfeboro.

(603) 569-1909; thenick.org

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5th Annual Tristin’s Live Laugh Love Run If you’ve always wanted to run a race but aren’t sure where to start, then give this low-pressure event a try. Named for the late Lebanon resident and fitness enthusiast Tristin Roy, the Live Laugh Love Run encourages newcomers, amateurs and families to lace up their sneakers and hit the one-mile or 5K race courses. Proceeds benefit David’s House accommodations for families of kids receiving treatment at CHaD. $25. 9 a.m., David’s House, 361 Mt. Support Rd., Lebanon. tristinsrun.org

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Go Gray 5K 2017 The return of warm(ish) weather this month brings with it a whole host of 5K races, but we’d recommend this one. The

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Pogo Pillo Polo Tournament What do you get when you combine handle-topped yoga balls, beach balls, paddles and soccer goals? This game of polo that's way more fun than the real thing. Teams of three face off on the lawn at North Country outlet mall Settlers Green, and the three top teams at the end of the day win monetary prizes for the charity or cause of oi

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Last year in our Best of NH issue, we named this four-year-old fest the state’s finest upand-coming film festival. This year, you can catch them on their continued upward rise.

Lineups haven't been finalized yet for this season, but attendees can expect a curated selection of feature-length and short films and panels on filmmaking featuring many of the people who brought the movies on the roster to life. Times and locations around Keene and Peterborough vary. (603) 522-7190; moniff.org

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'80s Prom Dance Party Tease that hair and break out those puffy-sleeved cocktail dresses.

This fundraiser will have you living out your John Hughes dreams for a great cause: improved orthopedic care in the developing world. Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles benefit Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach, a world-traveling group of six women MDs bringing orthopedic services and training to underserved communities. One of the six? NH Orthopaedic Center’s own Kathleen Hogan. $25. 6 p.m., Searles School and Chapel, 3 Chapel Rd., Windham.

(844) 588-9646; wogo.org

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4/9 Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Spring into lake season with some of the Lakes Region’s finest musicians. The LRSO is comprised of amateur musicians from more than 30 towns around the region, and they’re joined for this concert by a local student group performing Benjamin Britten’s “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” To further entice the younger crowd, tickets are free for students. $5.

7:30 p.m., Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, 1 Laker Ln., Meredith. lrso.org

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Chefs Dinner to Help End Childhood Hunger in NH Your favorite beer comes from Ossipee. Your favorite entrée’s in Manchester. Your favorite dessert, Merrimack. Want to eat them all in one place? Here's your chance. The Foundry’s Matt Provencher paired with four other chefs from around the state for this five-course feast benefiting the New Hampshire Food Bank. The event features world-class food and pairings with local beer and wine, and it's inspired by Taste of the Nation, so it'll give you a delicious preview of the Taste events around the state later this year. $75. 6 p.m., The Foundry, 50 Commercial St., Manchester. Eventbrite

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Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals Few things will get you hyped up to save the animals like a jog through their beautiful New Hampshire habitats, and this annual event from the Seacoast Science Center lets you do both. The 5K courses winds through the forests, shoreline and beaches of Odiorne Point State Park. Try a timed run, opt for an untimed walk, and help our local wildlife — the day supports the center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Team. $6-$25. 9 a.m., Odiorne Point State Park, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye. (603) 436-8043; seacoastsciencecenter.org

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Twenty years ago last month, Sarah Chaffee joined the team at McGowan Fine Art. Two decades later, she’s the gallery’s owner and creative director and an unmatched force in the New Hampshire arts community. Twenty-eight artists, including Melissa Miller and Susan Jaworski-Stranc (whose "Orange Ladder" is pictured below), submitted works for the show, and the resulting collection celebrates Chaffee’s 20-and-counting years of curatorial insight and the future of McGowan. Tue-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., McGowan Fine Art, 10 Hills Ave., Concord. (603) 225-2515; mcgowanfineart.com Ch oi ce

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their choice. $10 per team. Settlers Green, 2 Common Ct., North Conway. (603) 356-7931; settlersgreen.com

Lottery Cocktail Party From local theatre groups to presidential speeches and big-name entertainers, the humble Rochester Opera House hosts some of the most impressive arts events in the state. Help them maintain their outstanding offerings with this fundraiser featuring food, music, and auctions including a $10,000 grand prize. $100. 5:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. (603) 335-1992; rochesteroperahouse.com

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Passport to the World Travel Show Dreaming of your next vacation? Come make it a reality.

This annual expo from Penny Pitou Travel features more than 40 vendors, from Norwegian Cruise Line to Aruba Tourism to Rocky Mountaineer. Chat with vendors, listen to presentations and enter to win the day’s grand prize: six days of R&R in Rio Bueno, Jamaica. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Contigiani’s Conference & Event Center at Pheasant Ridge, 140 Country Club Rd., Gilford.

(800) 552-4661; pennypitoutravel.com

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Granite Game Summit Spring 2017 Who says your friendly games of Monopoly have to stay within your own four walls? This latest Granite Game Summit is the first to expand into multiple days, so you can maximize your hours spent geeking out over Settlers of Catan. Bring your own favorite games and your appetite to learn some new ones — participants are encouraged to try each other’s games. $50-$100. Courtyard Marriott Nashua, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua. granitegamesummit.com

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Newtown: Film and Community Discussion For three years after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, documentarian Kim Snyder and her team dedicated their lives to telling the story of Newtown, Connecticut. This event pairs a screening of their newly released film with a roundtable led by Gregory Gibson, the Massachusetts father of a separate school shooting victim. $8-$10. 6 p.m., 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth. (603) 766-3330; 3sarts.org

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Discover WILD New Hampshire Day You know New Hampshire is home to rich natural resources and oodles of fun critters, but when's the last time you got up close and personal with them?

This annual educational event from the state Fish and Game Department is jam-packed with lectures and presentations, wild animal meet and greets, and opportunities to try out archery

and other sports. Best of all? It's free. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Dr., Concord. (603) 7213421; wildlife.state.nh.us

4/21

Lecture: Rap on Trial I've got 99 problems, but missing this lecture won't be one. Sponsored by Dartmouth’s African and African American Studies Program, this talk explores the history of rap lyrics being used against their writers in ways that other genres’ texts rarely are. University of California Irvine professor Charis Kubrin (who's previously given this presentation as a regional TED talk) presents. Free. 4 p.m., Dartmouth College, Hanover. sociology.dartmouth.edu

4/25

The Politics of Personhood: Who Counts and What’s at Stake? Is your definition of humanity the same as your neighbor’s? This talk, the latest in the 52-years-running Sidore Lecture Series, explores the questions of who has rights and why. Wesleyan University professor Lori Gruen, a scholar of personhood and animal studies, presents. 3:40 p.m., Memorial Union Building, University of New Hampshire, 83 Main St., Durham. (603) 862-4356; cola.unh.edu

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Open Doors Walking and driving are so uncreative. Real artsy types travel by trolley. This semiannual event puts the best of Manchester’s arts community on display and lets curious visitors stop in on them all — and travel between them on a fleet of trolleys — for free. Check out the art at Studio 550 and NHIA and enjoy other

community hotspots including the Majestic Theatre and Dancing Lion Chocolate. Free. 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Manchester. (603) 669-7469; opendoorsmanchester.com

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"Cowboys! A Musical Vaudeville and Medicine Show" Trade in the classic catalog of American musicals for this raucous take on the old Western. Set in 1880s Wyoming, this show uses music, dance and slapstick to tell a tale of family feuding and crooked politics on the frontier.

Roy Rogers has nothing on this Plymouth State Theatre cast. $14-$18. Thu-Fri 7 p.m, Sat 1 and 7 p.m., Sun 1 p.m., Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University, 114 Main St., Plymouth.

(603) 535-2787; plymouth.edu/silver-center

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Russian National Ballet Theatre: "Swan Lake" You’ve seen “Black Swan.” Now see its (far less creepy) balletic inspiration. Tchaikovsky’s classic tells the tale of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer. Enjoy the stunning costuming and skills of one of Russia’s premier ballet companies — bloody prima ballerina competition (hopefully) not included. $29-$49. 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene.

(603) 352-2033; thecolonial.org

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"Robert Frost: This Verse Business" Watch the life of one of our state’s great poets play out on stage at the hands of one of our most nhmagazine.com | April 2017

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"The Jacksonian" Combine a dash of whodunit, a pinch of Southern Gothic and a sprinkling of contemporary drama and you’ve got this 2013 play from Pulitzer winner Beth Henley.

In it, a respectable dentist holes up in a seedy Mississippi motel after a split from his wife and ends up at the center of a mysterious murder case. The production is the latest cutting-edge experiment from acclaimed North Country theatre M&D Playhouse. M&D Playhouse, 1857 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway.

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Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke Baby animals. Local history. ‘Nough said.

The second iteration of this Strawbery Banke Museum event sees more than a dozen heritage breeds of historically Seacoast-native animals taking up residence on the museum lawn. Baby Gloucester Old Spot pigs, Nigerian goats and Jacob sheep (and their mamas) can all be found at the event, and visitors can meet and greet with them and enjoy other a host of other festivities. $5-$10. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. (603) 433-1100; strawberybanke.org

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"Melancholy Play" Feeling melancholic? You’d better fix that — or you may just turn into an almond. That’s the threat running beneath this wacky chamber musical (featuring human-to-almond transfigurations as well as the standard song and dance). Under the direction of Matt Cahoon, Theatre Kapow and the NH Philharmonic join forces to bring this unique play to life. $15-$20. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Derry Opera House, 29 W. Broadway, Derry. tkapow.com

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"The Diary of Anne Frank": A Staged Reading In her famous journals, Anne Frank wrote, “I want to be useful and to bring enjoyment to all people, even those I’ve never met. I want to go on living even after my death!” The Winni Players help to ensure that fate with this annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event. Revisit the young Frank’s words and her family’s story for a solemn reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust. $10. Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 50 Reservoir Rd., Meredith.

(603) 279-0333; winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org

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Martin Barre Jethro Tull’s flute jams may be their biggest claim to fame, but the band’s lineup includes other instruments too — and you can catch one of them right here in New Hampshire. Barre has played guitar with the band for 43 years, racking up 60 million record sales and a Grammy, and during the band’s ongoing hiatus, he’s gathered a group of musicians to tour the country with performing some of Tull’s greatest hits. $29-$39. 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth.

(603) 536-2551; flyingmonkeynh.com

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The Strathspey and Reel Society of NH Bet you can’t use “strathspey” in a sentence. The little-known style of Scottish dance tune is kept alive by the state’s Strathspey and Reel Society, who will perform all sorts of traditional and contemporary songs in this Tartan Day show.

Fiddlers, flautists, accordion players and more comprise the group, so head to Bass Hall for an afternoon of Highland delights brought to life by some of their most dedicated enthusiasts. $15-$18. 3 p.m., Bass Hall: Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough.

(603) 924-3235; monadnockcenter.org

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famous television talents. North Conway native Gordon Clapp — best known as Detective Greg Medavoy from “NYPD Blue” — takes on the role of Frost in this one-man performance, creating a portrait of the poet through the words of his letters and interviews and the lectures he gave nationwide in his storied career. $27-$30.

7 p.m., Johnson Theatre at the Paul Creative Arts Center, University of New Hampshire, 30 Academic Way, Durham. (603) 862-7222; cola.unh.edu

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Artie, Benny, Woody In band-geek circles, there’s a classic joke that asks, “What do you call three clarinets at the bottom of the ocean?”

The answer: “A good start.” This performance, though, promises to disrupt your notions of the instrument. Acclaimed jazz clarinetist Ken Peplowski teams up with the Capitol Jazz Orchestra to perform some of the mega-hits of his genre, pioneered by greats like Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman and Woody Herman. These numbers are all smooth and crooning — no squawky amateurs in sight. $20-$45. 4 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

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Stevie Nicks You can go your own way, but we’d suggest training your GPS on 555 Elm Street.

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4/18 The Lightning Thief Thanks to the umpteen-copy-selling book series and pair of blockbuster films, the kids and teens in your household are no doubt familiar with the story of Percy Jackson. The misfit sixth grader is thrown into a new world when he discovers his dad is a Greek god, and a mythology-themed adventure ensues as Percy tries to connect with his new Olympian cadre. The series’ opening tale is adapted for second-to-sixth grade audiences in this musical production. $7. 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

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String Orchestra of NYC The motto of this ensemble is simple: “No conductors, no bow ties, just strings.” As that suggests, the dozen or so players in this acclaimed chamber group perform without the aid of a conductor and without the stuffy airs of a formal symphony. Check them out in this Community Concerts of Concord presentation for an evening of contemporary and classic music from some of the finest string musicians in the Big Apple. $18-$20. 7:30 p.m., Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord.

(603) 344-4747; concordcommunityconcerts.org

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Present Circus Xtreme This isn’t a regular circus; it’s a cool circus. From acrobats and aerialists to clowns and big cats, the production hits all the circus classics, but it also appeals to a new generation with BMX, parkour and slacklining acts.

Bring the grown-ups and little ones alike to be wowed at any of five Manchester performances of the Greatest Show on Earth. Prices vary. Fri 7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 6445000; snhuarena.com Ch oi ce

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an accompanying study guide for school groups.

An early-morning show is already sold out, so act fast if you want a spot under the sea. $6.

11:30 a.m., The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 436-2400; themusichall.org

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Hall of Famer and all-around legend is coming to Manchester on her 24 Karat Gold Tour, so snag a ticket now to enjoy a night full of hits from Nicks’ Fleetwood Mac and solo careers. If the gold dust queen isn’t your cup of tea, check out the rest of the arena’s schedule: Def Leppard, Celtic Woman and Eric Church will all play the venue this month. $49-$150. 7 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester.

(603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

Candide Want to impress your friends? Don’t miss this performance. Leonard Bernstein’s satirical operetta riffs on Voltaire’s novel of the same name — and if “Bernstein,” “operetta,” “satire” and “Voltaire” aren’t a winning quartet of cocktail party buzzwords, then nothing is. Watch and listen as the high-society characters discuss topics, from the importance of assimilation to the question of optimism against odds, seemingly tailor-made for the Trump era. The Manchester Choral Society and a roster of professional soloists perform. $25. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 3 p.m., Dama Center for the Performing Arts, St. Anselm College, 100 St. Anselm Dr., Manchester.

(603) 472-6627; mcsnh.org

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"The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS" If you spent any time with grade schoolers in the '90s, you probably remember the “Magic Tree House” series. Mary Pope Osborne’s beloved chapter books follow siblings Jack and Annie as they discover a — surprise — magic tree house, filled with books that transport to faraway lands and distant times. The series’ opening volume, “Dinosaurs Before Dark,” brings the pair back to the dino age, and is brought to the stage in this production by MoCo Arts performers in second through sixth grade. 2 and 4 p.m., MoCo Arts Black Box Theatre, 76 Railroad St., Keene. (603) 357-2100; moco.org

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"Rainbow Fish" There may be plenty of other fish in the sea, but they’re not as beautiful as Rainbow Fish. In this fan-favorite children’s tale, the wise Octopus teaches the prettiest fish in the sea important lessons about sharing and inner beauty. It’s staged here in a musical production aimed at grades K-3 and comes complete with

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Live Free or Die: 31st Annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition In its three-decade history, this prestigious competition has never had a theme — until now. The juried show this year asked its artists to play with the motif of our state’s famous motto. People around the world have heard the phrase, but what does it really mean to live free or die today? Creatives across all media considered that question for this show, judged by the Peabody Essex Museum’s Gordon Dearborn Wilkins. Wed-Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Richard Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State St., Portsmouth. (603) 431-4230; nhartassociation.org

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Unspoken Words II: Works by Autistic Artists Don your best cornflower and cerulean and head to the North Country to “light it up blue” with this World Autism Awareness Day show.

Artists on the autism spectrum from all over the world submitted works for this exhibition (presented in partnership with Autism Speaks), and the result is a diverse pool of art that will inspire you to rethink your notions of ability. Be sure to stroll the gallery’s grounds while you’re there — a concurrent outdoor exhibit from the New England Sculptors Association is on display through the end of May. 42 Maple Contemporary Art Center, 42 Maple St., Bethlehem. (603) 5759077; 42maple.org

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"Little Mermaid Jr." Look at this play! Isn’t it neat? The Colebrook Rec Drama Club brings Ariel’s tale (and tail) to life in this “junior”-ized production aimed at young audiences. The show features all the beloved songs of the Disney original — not to mention fantastical under-the-sea sets — squeezed into a 60-minute time frame perfect for the littlest mermaids and mermen in your tidepool. Tillotson Center, 14 Carriage Ln., Colebrook. (603) 237-8576; tillotsoncenter.org

intriguing doorways of New England, so take a look — and have fun imagining what’s behind each one. Tue-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 12 to 4 p.m., Seacoast Artist Association Gallery, 130 Water St., Exeter. (603) 778=8856; seacoastartist.org

4/8-9 "The Snow Queen" Train your little Anna and Elsa lovers to love the more refined arts with this performance. The brand-new ballet, created by Northeastern Ballet Theatre’s Edra Toth, takes its inspiration from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale on which “Frozen” was based. Bring the kids and enjoy a cast of local dancers spinning the tale of a queen who rules from a palace of ice — “Let It Go” singalong not included. $17.50-$20. Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m., Oyster River High School, 55 Coe Dr., Durham. (603) 834-8834; northeasternballet.org

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N.E. Portals If you spend any time on Instagram, you’ll know that the “doortrait” is the hottest new thing in social media art. Take your browsing of the entryways of the world off your screen and into your local gallery with this themed show dedicated to all things door. Artists in this exhibit were tasked with portraying the most

Pushing the Limits Imagine Monet trying his hand at sculpture, or Rodin trading his chisel for a paintbrush. That’s the premise behind this cross-categorical show, which encouraged League of New Hampshire Craftsmen members to “push their limits” beyond their usual media.

The resulting exhibition shows off the many talents of our state’s finest artists. Free. Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Headquarters, 49 S. Main St., Concord.

(603) 224-3375; nhcrafts.org

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Highlights from NHIA’s Permanent Collection In 119 years in business, an art school collects quite the stable of remarkable works. This special exhibition opens the vaults of the New Hampshire Institute of Art to unearth some of the school’s greatest treasures and put them on display.

Check out the show for photography, ceramics, illustrations and paintings from generations of NHIA alums and internationally recognized talents. Mon-Fri 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Roger Williams Gallery, 77 Amherst St., Manchester. (603) 623-0313; nhia.edu

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Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine 866 Elm St, Manchester (603) 232-4066 matbahcuisine.com

Turkish Delight

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The 800 block of Elm Street in Manchester has become a global village for dinners.

Recent immigrants from Istanbul have opened an authentic Turkish restaurant on Elm Street.

The former pizza shop has been transformed into a pleasant spot complete with a handsome bar. Owner Omer Yasan has a history of working in his family’s restaurants and here, with his wife Cigdem, they are offering a taste of home, all of it beautifully plated with Cigdem’s sense

of food styling. Beef and lamb kebabs to Mediterranean sea bass to their classic lamb shank with root vegetables (pictured here, $11.99) are offered. Refreshing salads and a very tasty lemon soup are also part of the limited, but nicely executed menu. Dessert is a classic baklava made in-house. They offer a few beers on tap, plus a small wine list that includes wines from abroad. No spirits are available at this point. To ensure success, the restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. NH

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H Best of NH

$ Entrées cost less than $12 B Breakfast H Best of NH L Lunch 2016 Reader’s Poll D Dinner $$$$ Entrées cost b Brunch more than $25 $$$ Entrées cost between ( Reservations recom2016 Editor’s Picks

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MERRIMACK VALLEY 900 Degrees H

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

Bar One

GASTROPUB 40 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 249-5327; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Barley House Restaurant and Tavern H

TAVERN/AMERICAN 132 North Main St., Concord; (603) 228-6363; 43 Lafayette Rd., N. Hampton; (603) 379-9161; thebarleyhouse.com; $–$$ L D New location in N. Hampton.

Bedford Village Inn H

AMERICAN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford; (603) 472-2001; bedfordvillageinn.com; $$–$$$$ B L D

The Birch on Elm

The Foundry H

Local Moose Café

NEW AMERICAN/TAPAS 931 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 782-5365; Facebook; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 836-1925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b

FARM-TO-TABLE 124 Queen City Ave., Manchester; (603) 232-2669; thelocalmoosecafe.com; $–$$ B L b

Buckley’s Great Steaks

Gale Motor Co. Eatery

SMALL PLATES 36 Lowell St., Manchester; (603) 232-7059; galemotoreatery.com; $–$$$ D (

Mangia

ITALIAN 33 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 647-0788; gomangia.com; $–$$ D (

Café Momo

Giorgio’s Ristorante

Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine

STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 424-0995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $–$$$$ D ( HIMALAYAN/NEPALESE 1065 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 6233733; cafemomonh.us; $–$$ L D

Canoe

AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 2534762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com — Great home-style cooking with an upscale flair from the same restaurant group as O Steaks & Seafood and Suna. $$–$$$ D (

Cotton H

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

Cucina Toscana

ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua.com; $ L D (

The Crazy Goat

INTERNATIONAL 76 North Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7181; the-crazygoat.com; $-$$$ L D

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos.com; $–$$ L D

NH’s Award Winning Boutique OVER 100 DESIGNER COLLECTIONS

MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 232-3323; giorgios.com — Ignite your passion for food with sumptuous décor and expansive menus that feature Mediterranean food with an American sensibility. Merrimack’s martini bar and gourmet pizza and Milford’s Meze bar have a menu that offers something for everyone. $$–$$$ L D (

Granite Restaurant

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (

Grazing Room

AMERICAN 33 The Oaks St., Henniker; (603) 428-3281; colbyhillinn.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Grill 603

AMERICAN 168 Elm St., Milford; (603) 213-6764; grill603.com; $–$$$ L D b

MEDITERRANEAN 866 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 232-4066; matbahcuisine.com; $ L D

MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ L D

O Steaks & Seafood

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties, but other dishes are available such as the longtime favorite, lobster macaroni and cheese.

Excellent wine list. $$–$$$ L D

The Pasta Loft H

PIZZA/ITALIAN 220 East Main St., Hampstead; (603) 378-0092; 241 Union Sq., Milford; (603) 672-2270; pastaloft.com; $–$$ L D

Pasquale’s Ristorante

Gyro Spot

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; thegyrospot.com; $ L D

ITALIAN 145 Raymond Rd., Candia; (603) 483-5005; 87 Nashua Rd., Londonderry; (603) 434-3093; pasqualeincandia.com; $–$$ L D New location in Londonderry

Hanover St. Chophouse H

Republic H

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ L D (

MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D

The Original Farm to Table Our greenhouse opens April 1st

Specializing in Personal Styling

Have a Pickity Day! k April Menu k Dip: Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Soup: Vegetable Pistou Salad: Citrus Slaw and Cress Bread: Rosemary Focaccia Entrée: Lasagne Bolognese

— or— Entrée: Broccoli and Smoked Gouda

Arancini

Open 10-5 pm everyday Luncheon seatings 11:30, 12:45 and 2:00 Reservations Recommended

603-878-1151 Pickityplace.com

Side: Fresh Fresh Fresh Dessert: Heath Bar Crunch Whoopie Pie

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Ristorante Massimo

AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (

NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (

ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (

Roots at Robie’s Country Store

Dante’s Bistro

Ron Jillian’s

CAFÉ 9 Riverside St., Hooksett; (603) 485-7761; rootsatrobies.com; $–$$ BLD

Rudi’s

NEW AMERICAN 20 High St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-7834; rudisportsmouth.com $$$-$$$$ L D b (

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant H

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D b

ITALIAN 567 Calef’s Hwy, Barrington; (603) 664-4000; dantespasta.com; $$ L D (

ITALIAN 853 Lafayette Rd. Hampton; (603) 929-9966; ronjillians.com; $-$$ L D

Domo

Row 34

ASIAN 96 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0132; domoportsmouth. com; $$ L D

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (

Durbar Square Restaurant

Shio H

NEPALESE/HIMALAYAN 10 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0107; durbarsquarerestaurant.com $-$$ L D (

Epoch

NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Flatbread Company H

INDIAN 967 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 606-2677; 47 E. Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 864-8586; tajindia.co; $–$$ L D New location in Nashua

PIZZERIA 61 High St., Hampton; (603) 926-6111; 138 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-7888; 2760 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-4470; flatbreadcompany. com $–$$ L D

Tuscan Kitchen H

Franklin Oyster House H

Taj India

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse.com; $-$$$ D

Umami

The Galley Hatch

CAFE/FARM-TO-TABLE 284 1st NH Tpke., Northwood; (603) 942-6427; Facebook; $–$$ B L D

AMERICAN 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; galleyhatch. com; $-$$ B L D

Villaggio Ristorante H

Green Elephant H

ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D (

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900 Degrees H

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café

SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays. com; $$$–$$$$ D (

The Kitchen

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 6410900; 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

AMERICAN/CAFÉ 171 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8630; thekitchennh.com; $–$$ L D

7th Settlement

ITALIAN 86 Pleasant St., Portsmouth (603) 294-0989; louiesportsmouth. com; $$–$$$ D (

BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D

Black Trumpet Bistro

INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Braise

NEW AMERICAN 142 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-6464; $$–$$$ LD(

Bridge Street Bistrot

INTERNATIONAL 64 Bridge St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-9301; bridgestreetbistrot.com; $$–$$$ L D b(

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D

Louie’s H

Mombo

INTERNATIONAL 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-0860; Streetfood360.com; $ L D b

Surf Seafood H

AMERICAN 143 Main St., Kingston; (603) 347-5287; rickskingston.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 1567 Summer St., Bristol; (603) 744-2022; 641 DW Highway, Merrimack; (603) 429-2022; homesteadnh.com; $–$$ D

Kathleen’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D

Lago

ITALIAN 1 Rte. 25, Meredith; (603) 279-2253; thecman.com; $$ L D

Lavinia’s

AMERICAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 253-8617; laviniasdining. com; $–$$$ D (

Lemongrass

Local Eatery H

FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $–$$ D (

Vida Cantina

ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (

MEXICAN 2456 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0648; vidacantinanh.com; $–$$ L D

The Wellington Room

NEW AMERICAN 67 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-2989; thewellingtonroom.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

WHYM Craft Beer Café

GASTROPUB 3548 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0478; whymportsmouth.wordpress.com; $$–$$ L (weekends only) D

LAKES

Bayside Grill and Tavern

AMERICAN 216 South River Rd., Bedford; (603) 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 2534762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup. com — Great home-style cooking with an upscale flair from the same restaurant group as O Steaks & Seafood and Suna. $$–$$$ D (

Revolution Taproom and Grill

Homestead Restaurant

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; tinosgreek.com — The menu offers a new take on your favorite Greek cuisine. $–$$ D b

Oak House

AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D

AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

Tinos Greek Kitchen H

AMERICAN 300 DW Hwy., Meredith; (603) 279-3003; thecman.com $–$$ D

Otis

Garwood’s

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D

Camp

AMERICAN 110 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-5893; oakhousenewmarket.com; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos.com; $–$$ L D

SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

Rick’s Food & Spirits

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NEW AMERCAN 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com — Menu ranges from deviled eggs and mac and cheese to fried chicken and burgers. The craft cocktail list is excellent. $–$$ D b

AMERICAN 51 Mill St., Wolfeboro; (603) 894-4361; baysidegrillandtavern.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye; (603) 964-8251; carriagehouserye. com; $$-$$$ D ( AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant. com; $$-$$$ L D (

Sonny’s Tavern

INTERNATIONAL 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com — Gastropub style menu with mains, small plates and a large number of local and other craft beers on draft. $-$$ L D

Carriage House

JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

Canoe

Corner House Inn Restaurant

Mise en Place

The New Woodshed

AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D

O Bistro at the Inn on Main

AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro — Elegant yet comfortable inn setting with a menu that features dishes in the same upscale comfort food theme as O Steaks and Seafood. $$–$$$ D

O Steaks & Seafood

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — Steak and fresh seafood are specialties, but other dishes are available such as the longtime favorite, lobster macaroni and cheese.

Excellent wine list. $$–$$$ L D

Tavern 27 H

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D (

Wolfe’s Tavern H

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D b (

MONADNOCK

Crystal Quail

ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (

AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Faro Italian Grille

ITALIAN 7 Endicott St. N., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $$ D (

Bantam Grill H

Bellows Walpole Inn Pub

INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (

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Del Rossi’s Trattoria

ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D (

Elm City Brewing

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing. com; $–$$$ L D

Fireworks

Waterhouse

AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (

DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE Base Camp Café H

ITALIAN/PIZZERIA 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D (

NEPALESE 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh. com; $-$$ L D

Fox Tavern at the Hancock Inn

Bistro Nouveau

TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com $-$$$ L D (

Fritz, The Place to Eat

AMERICAN 45 Main St., Keene; (603) 357-6393; fritztheplacetoeat.com; $ L D

The Grove

AMERICAN 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

Lee & Mt. Fuji

ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D (

Luca’s Mediterranean Café

MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D (

Marzano’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-3636; marzanostrattoria. com; $–$$ L D (

Nicola’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D

The Old Courthouse

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Papagallos Restaurant

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 3529400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D (

Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar

ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough; (603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (

Pickity Place

LUNCH 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com — A historic and lovely place to lunch.

Fresh, local ingredients are used.

Three seatings at 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. $$ L (

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (

Candela Tapas Lounge

TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (

Canoe Club Bistro

AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub. us; $–$$ L D (

Coach House

AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-houserestaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (

Flying Goose Brew Pub H

BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com;. $–$$ L D

Salt Hill Pub

PUB 7 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 676-7855; 58 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-7774; 2 W. Park St., Lebanon; (603) 448.-4532; 1407 Rte. 103, Newbury; (603) 763-2667; salthillpub.com; $-$$ L D

Stella’s Italian Kitchen

ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-4302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D

Suna

AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com — The latest restaurant by NH’s own Chef Scott Ouellette and Andy Juhasz. Expect the same level of elevated fare along the lines of Ouellette’s famous lobster macaroni and cheese, award-winning sweet and sour calamari and much more. $$–$$$ D (

Taverne on the Square

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com/home.html; $–$$$ L D

Three Tomatoes Trattoria

ITALIAN 1 Court St., Lebanon; (603) 448-1711; threetomatoestrattoria. com; $–$$ L D

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine

THAI 5 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 2779192; tuktukthaicuisine.com; $–$$ L D (

May Kelly’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3567005; maykellys.com; $–$$ L D (

Moat Mountain Smokehouse H

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (

One Love Brewery H

BREW PUB 25 South Mountain Dr., Lincoln; (603) 745-7290; onelovebrewery.coml $–$$ L D

Rainbow Grille & Tavern H

AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Serving a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs. The tavern serves appetizers, hearth-baked pizzas and sandwiches. $–$$ D (

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

Latham House Tavern

The Beal House Inn

TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com $–$$ L D

DELI/PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-2661; thebealhouseinn.com; $$-$$$ D Under new ownership

Lou’s Restaurant H

Chef’s Bistro H

AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D

NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

Market Table

The Covered Bridge Farm Table

FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b

Millstone at 74 Main

AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b

Molly’s Restaurant

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; mollysrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Flatbread Company H

The Snowvillage inn

INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D

CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b

Shovel Handle Pub

AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D

Peyton Place

Revolution Cantina

IRISH PUB Rte. 16 and 16A, Jackson; (603) 383-4211; shannondoor.com; $-$$ L D

Six Burner Bistro

The Spice Chambers

AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Shannon Door Pub

AMERICAN/ASIAN 2966 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7776; delaneys.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 231 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-2764; thecman.com $–$$ L D

PINE at the Hanover Inn

BREW PUB 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 444-4800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

TAVERN 195 Main St., New London; (603) 526-4042; peterchristianstavernllc.com; $–$$ L D b AMERICAN 454 Main St., Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant.com; $$ D (

Schilling Beer Co.

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D

Foster’s Boiler Room

Murphy’s

AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

FARM-TO-TABLE 57 Blair Rd., Campton; (603) 536-1331; farmtablenh. com; $-$$ L D b

Peter Christian’s Tavern

AMERICAN/PUB The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D (

MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D

Rustic River

FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (

Thorndike’s Restaurant & Parson’s Pub

Margarita Grill

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (

Bailiwicks

Restaurant at Burdick’s H

The Stage H

NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (

PRIX FIXE 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 526-6271; innatpleasantlake.com; $58 D (

Inn at Pleasant Lake

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; murphysonthegreen.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (

INDIAN 31 Winter St., Keene; (603) 3529007; spicechambers.com; $-$$ L D (

AMERICAN/BREW PUB 5 Rte. 25,Plymouth; (603) 238-9077; thelastchairnh.com; $-$$ L D

NORTH COUNTRY

PIZZERIA 61 High St., Hampton; (603) 926-6111; 138 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-7888; 2760 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-4470; flatbreadcompany. com $–$$ L D

Piedra Fina H

The Last Chair & Sublime Brewing

Gypsy Café

Horse & Hound Inn

AMERICAN/TAVERN 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

Jonathon’s Seafood

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D (

NEW AMERICAN 136 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center; (603) 447-­2818; snowvillageinn.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Tuckerman’s Restaurant

Tony’s Italian Grille & Pub

ITALIAN 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D ( TAVERN 336 Rte 16A, Intervale; (603) 356-5541; tuckermanstavern. com; $–$$ D

The Wayside Inn

EUROPEAN 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn.com; $$–$$$ D (

Woodstock Brewery H

BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L

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LAST LAUGH

Moose Encounters of the close kind

BY REBECCA RULE

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f you see three cars pulled over on a lonely road beside a swale, it’s a good bet somebody’s spotted a moose. Your odds of spotting a moose, up-close and tick-ridden, are better in New Hampshire than other places, like Kansas or Hawaii. To see a moose is a kind of miracle. They are so big. So dark. So moosey. The bumper sticker “I brake for moose” rings true. We brake for moose even when they aren’t in the road.

Sadly, a sighting is less likely than it used to be as the moose population dwindles due to the myth of global warming. The ticks love it.

The moose, not so much. One moose can host up to 75,000 of the little bloodsuckers.

“Does it kill ’em?” asks the innocent.

“Whelp,” says the native, “Don’t do ’em any good.”

Fish and Game estimates that about 3,700 moose amble our woods, half as many as 10 years ago. This year they’re issuing just 51 hunting permits, fewer than ever before.

Moose admirers might say it’s not few enough.

In my 60-plus years of ambling these woods, I’ve seen four close up. One from the passenger seat of a Porche Boxster. I didn’t see the whole moose, just the boney knees.

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Once, when I was walking my dog behind the house, a moose appeared. Not close enough to poke. But almost. Big as a shed. I leaned down to grab the dog. Moose gone. No sound. Just gone.

Until we found the steaming pile of moose berries, I thought I’d hallucinated it.

Another time, my husband, John Rule, and I were hiking down Cardigan Mountain in winter at dusk. We stopped a hundred feet short of a wall that blocked the trail entirely. Except it wasn’t a wall.

Another time, walking a dusty road, my dad pointed out animal tracks. Fox. Deer.

Bobcat scat. I said, “Dad, you could be making this up as you go. You could look at a divot and say it’s a Sasquatch track. I wouldn’t know the difference.”

“Moose,” he said, and pointed.

We rounded a bend. Four more moose tracks — with moose standing in them.

One of my treasures is a moose antler John found in Danbury, just the tip sticking up through the last of the spring snow.

When I walk around with it in the world, I get questions.

“What is it?”

“Moose antler.”

“Is it real? Is it carved? What’s it made of? Wood? Clay?”

“It’s bone. It grew on the head of a moose.”

“How’d you get it?”

“I chased the moose down and ripped it off the side of his head. Would have got the other one too, but he was too quick.”

Steve, a recent acquaintance of mine, tells about his elderly relative, Nan Davis, an independent woman, who lived alone in the wilds of Greenville. Each evening, Steve’s mom would give Nan a call to make sure she’d survived the day.

One evening, the phone rang and rang.

Mother was about to hop it the car and drive out, when Nan finally picked up, breathing hard.

“What’s going on?” Mother said.

Nan explained a moose had come right up on the porch and was rubbing the velvet off its antlers on the uprights. She said, “I grabbed a broom and went to drive him off, but he’d didn’t want to go.”

Mother said, “Nan, are you all right?”

“No,” Nan said, “Not by a long shot.

Broke my best broom.” NH

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