Here in Hanover - Spring 2016

HANOVER here in

SPRING 2016

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100 Years of Movies at the Nugget

Cioffredi & Associates Celebrates 30 Years European Face and Body Studio

CONTENTS

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Features 42

100 Years at the Movies Celebrating the Nugget’s big anniversary.

by Nancy Fontaine

56 Spring Break

Surprises in Savannah, Georgia.

by Lisa Densmore Ballard

66 Cioffredi & Associates Going above and beyond for three decades.

by Anne Richter Arnold

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22 Departments 17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Around & About

73 Living Well

30 Great Ideas

A calendar of events.

by Cassie Horner

European Face & Body Studio.

by Katherine P. Cox

51 Real People

Let’s Talk About Death.

by Katherine P. Cox

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Our pursuit of attractiveness.

by Katherine P. Cox

78 The Hood & The Hop

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

80 Happenings

87 Advertisers Index 88 Hanover Talks

A chat with Carol Dunne, artistic director of Northern Stage.

by Mike Morin

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E D I TO R ’ S N OT E

PHOTO BY IAN R AYMOND

Spring Renewal As the spring sunshine warms the earth, we look forward once again to seeing tiny, tender leaves poking up from the soil, and we anticipate the unfolding of gorgeous tulips and daffodils in just a few weeks. Gardening season will be in full swing soon, so think about treating yourself to a new pair of gloves—not the $3 cotton ones, but some nice ones that will last for more than two weeks!

Join the fun this year as the Nugget celebrates 100 years of bringing movies to area residents (page 42). Nancy Fontaine dug deep to unearth all kinds of fun facts and Nugget history, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy reading about it.

Cioffredi & Associates, which provides physical therapy, rehabilitation, and wellness services to area residents, is celebrating 30 years in business (page 66). Through hard work and dedication over the years, Bill and Ruth Cioffredi and their staff have become a successful, nationally recognized practice.

After being bundled up all winter, you may want to pay a visit to Annemarie Schmidt at her European Face and Body Studio (page 30).

Dry, flaky skin will be a distant memory once you experience a relaxing, rejuvenating massage or a customized facial.

In this issue, we’re also introducing you to Steve Gordon and Irene Kacandes, who have co-written an important new book entitled Let’s Talk About Death (page 51). As you read what they have to say about their book and what went into writing it, you may start to think about how you want to approach this must-have conversation with your loved ones and realize that it should happen sooner rather than later.

As you head outdoors for yard work, hiking, biking, or an exciting day trip, take in the beauty of the area as nature comes alive again. And stay in touch with local news and events online at www.hereinhanover.com.

Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com

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C O N T R I B U TO R S

Anne Richter Arnold

After graduating from Columbia University, Anne spent most of her career in the business world and only recently followed her lifelong passion for writing. An avid hiker and paddler, she enjoys living in Vermont as well as traveling to explore the outdoors in other parts of the country and world. When she's not writing, you’ll find her teaching fitness classes, leading hikes, working in her garden, raising chickens, or preparing a meal for her family.

Lisa Densmore Ballard

Lynn began her photographic career in Boston, studying at New England School of Photography, assisting commercial photographers, and color printing in photo labs. Originally from West Virginia, she worked her way north, finally landing in the hills of Vermont where she has a studio in Woodstock. Her current assignments include photographing people, product, and art.

Lynn Bohannon

Katherine P. Cox

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Kathy is a freelance writer and former writer and editor for The Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire.

Her work has also appeared in Vermont’s Local Banquet, So Vermont Arts & Living, Monadnock Small Business Journal, and the anthology Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire’s North Country. She was also a writer and producer for Captured Light Studio, Inc., a video and interactive production company in Keene.

Chantelle grew up in rural Vermont; she was introduced to photography at a young age and was immediately drawn to the excitement, challenge, and opportunities that each new photograph presented. After receiving a BFA in Photography from Sage College of Albany and a Certificate in Professional Photography from Hallmark Institute of Photography, she moved back to the Upper Valley and started CPerry Photography.

Mike left a 43-year broadcasting career two years ago to research and write his second book, as well as to do more speaking engagements and work with community not-forprofit organizations. He is also a licensed Justice of the Peace in New Hampshire and winner of blue ribbons for baking at the Deerfield Fair in 2013 and 2014.

Mike Morin

A three-time Emmy-winning television producer and host, Lisa has been a familiar face around New England for her work on PBS and for various sports and outdoor networks. An accomplished writer and photographer, she contributes regularly to over 30 regional and national magazines on various adventure travel, nature, and wildlife topics.

She has written seven books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont and Hiking the Green Mountains.

Chantelle Perry

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BY

Cassie Horner

E V E N T S I N T HE HANOVER AREA

LYME HISTORY

LYME CELLAR HOLE SURVEY PROJECT

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ne of the favorite pastimes of many Lyme residents is walking in the woods, enjoying the scenic beauty. And what often piques people’s curiosity are the signs of abandoned homesteads.

“Often in a historic landscape, you encounter stone walls and cellar holes,” says Adair Mulligan, an officer of the Lyme Historians. “It is so important to study not just standing houses but the remains of houses that once did stand.”

This love of the land and its history inspired Lyme Historians’ member and archeologist Steve Alden to start the Cellar Hole Survey Project in 2006. Other people quickly supported the idea. Since then, dozens of abandoned homes and other structures have been studied and mapped.

The Cellar Hole Survey Project is the effort of experts and community volunteers, guided by staff from the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. “We wanted to do this responsibly,” says Adair. The expert assistance helped the group develop a field recording form and taught them in the field how to collect data from a site without damaging it.

The group’s work was also prompted by a 1927 publication, “A Town That Has Gone Downhill,” by Dartmouth College Professor Dr. James Goldthwait. “In the course of preparing a topographical map of Lyme, he got distracted when he noticed that the higher elevations were more likely to have abandoned homesteads,” says Adair. “He did a series of maps showing red dots for these homesteads. This was like waving a red flag in front of a bull for the Lyme Historians to investigate these sites.”

They also relied on longtime Lyme residents such as Alfred Balch, who helped the group identify some sites not found by the professor.

The survey has identified places such as the smallest cellar hole just off the Ranger Trail on Smart’s Mountain and, in contrast, the large foundation of the once-thriving Beal Tavern.

The Cellar Hole Survey Project in Lyme has raised the interest of other towns. Adair, who is also the director of the Hanover Conservancy, offers programs about the project through the New Hampshire Humanities Council. •

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1. Old sewing machine. Photo by Elizabeth Kilmarx. 2. Exploring the woods. 3. Historic photo of Beal Tavern. The Cellar Hole Survey Project found the building's foundation. Photo courtesy of Lyme Historians. 4. Part of a vehicle body has been deteriorating in the woods for many years.

For more information about the project and how to get involved, visit lymehistorians.wordpress.com.

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LOCAL TALENT

HANOVER HIGH SPRING CONCERTS 1

The Hanover High School Chorus.

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pring is the time to celebrate the accomplishments

torium, the combined HHS orchestras and choruses will

of the extensive music program at Hanover High

perform the Masterworks Concert. The program features

School. The March and June concerts are ar-

Schubert’s Mass in G Major, Sibelius’s Finlandia, and other

ranged to showcase the diverse aspects of the curriculum, ranging from the classical to lighter and more contemporary selections.

“It’s exciting to get teenagers excited about music,” says

“With this concert, we aim to give students the opportunity to perform major works from the standard classical repertoire in a collaborative process with combined

orchestra director Hannah Rommer. “I love the opportu-

orchestras and choruses,” says Hannah. “In this formal

nity to introduce kids to diverse music and see them fall

performance, we hope students will experience the thrill

in love with it. The concerts show the community what

and satisfaction of making music at a high level. This has

we’re working on, and the students get to see the respons-

become a highlight of our music curriculum and audi-

es of audiences to their performances.”

ences look forward to this exciting annual event.”

On March 8 and 9 at 7pm in the Hanover High Audi-

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On June 1 at 7pm in the gymnasium, the HHS Mega

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Top: Violinists (from left) are Ethan Adner, Connor Stafford, and Martin Sorensen. Above: Jennifer Chambers conducts the chorus.

Concert brings together all the school

the 250-plus students involved in music

bands, orchestras, choruses, and a cap-

at Hanover High.”

pella groups. “Music selections are

The concerts give students the op-

typically lighter in nature and might

portunity to show off a school-year’s

include movie scores, Broadway hits,

worth of hard work making music.

and pop music,” says Hannah. “Audi-

Whether performing in an orchestra,

ences enjoy tapping their feet to famil-

chorus, or band, they have many

iar tunes and celebrating the work of

reasons to be proud. •

For more information about upcoming concerts, visit hhs.hanovernorwichschools.org.

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1 5 A LOCAL GIFT TO FAMILIES

DAVID’S HOUSE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

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hree decades ago, an amazing memorial gift was given in order to provide a place to stay for families with children receiving treatment at DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center. This gift, David’s House, is now located on the hospital campus in Lebanon and continues to offer support and community to families—over 13,500 of them since its start on January 20, 1986.

The history of David’s House begins with an infant in emergency foster care. The Cyrs met him and decided to become his foster family, eventually adopting him. At the beginning of the adoption process, just after his second birthday, David was diagnosed with leukemia. For three and a half years, he was treated at Dartmouth-Hitchcock.

“He always asked [his parents] if he could take his friends home,” says executive director Jaye Olmstead. The Cyrs met many parents who had no place to stay while their children

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were in the hospital and slept in their cars and in waiting rooms. This awareness of the needs of parents and children led Dick Cyr to create David’s House.

David lost his struggle with leukemia when he was just five and a half years old, and within a week of his passing, fundraising started, using David’s own money, $300.78, as the initial gift. The house provides a place to sleep, shower, have a meal, and connect with other families, sometimes including the siblings of patients, who have children at the hospital.

“Every day of the 30 years has carried out the promise to David to bring his friends home,” says Jaye. Dick Cyr, president emeritus, continues his involvement.

The first David’s House was located near the hospital, which was in Hanover at the time. When Dartmouth-Hitchcock and CHaD (the children’s hospital) moved to Lebanon,

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5. Dick Cyr, the founder of David's House and David's dad. 6. Joclynn and Annette. 7. Anna and Rhett with stuffed animals. 8. The Alterisios with twin girls.

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the board approached the board of David’s House to ask if they would move David’s House to the Lebanon campus with a $1/year lease of the land.

“This was a very validating moment,” says Jaye. “Our board began the capital campaign for the current house that is within walking distance of the hospital.”

David’s House provides support for families from around the world. “The community within the house is really important,” says Susan Vickers, president of the David’s House board. “No one understands looking after a sick child better than the parents. Particularly in the evening at the house, people find that comforting.”

David’s House, although on the DHMC campus, is not funded by the hospital. The nonprofit does its own fundraising using a grassroots model and relies heavily on volunteers to help it operate 24/7. •

For more information about how to get involved and for details about the 30th anniversary celebrations, visit www.davids-house.org.

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Annemarie Schmidt waits to greet clients.

G R E AT I D E A S BY PHOTOS BY

Katherine P. Cox Lynn Bohannon

European Face and Body Studio

Rejuvenating, natural skin care

There’s a little bit of European luxury in downtown Hanover, although some might say it’s a little bit of heaven. At European Face and Body Studio on Main Street, you can choose among more than 19 facials, 8 massages, and several body treatments, or you can combine treatments to further customize your experience.

Annemarie Schmidt and her husband Chris opened the spa in February 2014, drawing clients of every age from all over the Upper Valley to their serene, relaxed space. What sets them apart is the European focus they bring to facials as well as massages. >>>

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Clockwise from top left: Antiques mix with modern pieces to create ambience. A favorite quote from Audrey Hepburn. The spa carries Jane Iredale makeup. Choose from among 19 facials at the European Face and Body Studio. Opposite: Relax with your choice of eight unique body massages. Choosing products from a catalog.

“Everyone wants to shave off 25 years,” says Annemarie. “The right facial can shave off 10 years. It’s not an illusion. It’s how you treat your skin.”

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AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF OPTIONS “We start with the basics—physiology, anatomy—and how the body functions,” Annemarie says. She specializes in facials, particularly anti-aging treatments. Trained and schooled in the Netherlands, where she and her husband are from, she has 36 years of experience providing rejuvenating, natural skin care.

“Everyone wants to shave off 25 years,” she says. “The right facial can shave off 10 years. It’s not an illusion. It’s how you treat your skin.”

When she first consults with clients, she asks them what they are looking for and works with their skin to get a feel for what they need and which products to use and which to avoid.

All facials include cleansing the skin and clearing out the pores.

From there, clients have an extensive menu of options that include High Skin Refining that firms, tones, and lifts the skin; SeaCreation, which uses natural products found in the ocean; Pure 02, which incorporates oxygen and water to smooth, brighten, and hydrate the skin; and Cellular Renewal, which

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uses a glycolic and lactic acid peel to eliminate dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal.

Other treatments are available that boost collagen to plump the skin, as well as a detoxification facial, a calming treatment that helps balance sensitive skin, and microdermabrasion and ultrasonic treatments.

FACIALS FOR EVERY STAGE “Every facial is different. Your skin asks for different products,” Annemarie says.

Teenagers also benefit from her attention, not just women seeking a more youthful glow. Teen facials that target acne do more than just help clear skin.

“It’s a psychological benefit for young adults,” she says.

She also tries to educate teenagers on how to keep acne under control by keeping skin clean and not attacking breakouts themselves. She suggests that they not dry out the skin with products that contain alcohol and that they “come in every four weeks for a facial so we can clean out whiteheads and blackheads.”

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“We combine aesthetics with wellness,” she adds.

Gentle massage of the face, neck, and shoulders is a part of every 50-minute facial. “Touch is very important,” Annemarie says.

With her anti-aging facials, Annemarie says, “I go the natural way. I try to prevent aging. We work with clients to clear the skin and make it radiant. I also educate clients about how to prevent aging.” Proper use of the right products, hydration, and sun protection are foremost for maintaining healthy skin, she notes. “We combine aesthetics with wellness,” she adds. Gentle massage of the face, neck, and shoulders is a part of every 50-minute facial. “Touch is very important,” Annemarie says.

MASSAGES FOR EVERY BODY “Annemarie’s hands are awesome,” says Chris. “She really works on it. She’s very good at what she does.” Annemarie performs facial massages but leaves the management of the body treatments offered at European Face and Body Studio to her husband, an orthopedic manual physical therapist who specializes in orthopedic, spine, and sportsspecific physical therapy. The massage therapists are trained in various techniques. A variety of standard massages is offered including deep tissue, hot SPRING 2016 • HERE IN HANOVER

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G R E AT I D E A S stone, relaxation, and therapeutic massage, either full body or based on which quadrant or quadrants of the body the client requests. Chris says that the type of massage is determined by the client, or if desired, determined after a consultation that addresses the medical history, body type, and goals the client wants to achieve.

For more extensive treatments, clients can get an orthopedic manual physical therapy assessment, specific joint mobilizations, exercises, and a massage specifically designed for them. In most cases, “clients like a mix,” Chris says.

Every massage is tailored, and the client can change his or her massage during the treatment to include something from another type of massage offered at the spa. Even when clients come in for pedicures and manicures, they can get an extensive, professional foot and lower leg massage unlike what is available at most salons.

The staff is trained to identify problems their clients may be experiencing and can refer them to physicians for further care. In some cases, doctors refer their patients to Chris, who is a certified Nike Golf performance specialist, but he works with all athletes, not just golfers. He focuses on a hands-on approach including specific joint mobilizations of the spine and extremities as well as massage therapy.

“We offer a deeper level of quality of services,” he says. “We can design a treatment plan that’s part of our clients’ wellness plans.”

“Hanover was ready for a full day spa,” Annemarie says. The town provides a rich mix of clientele for the European Face and Body Studio, and local hotels including the Hanover Inn recommend their services. “It’s good for local hotels to have a quality spa,” Chris says. •

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League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Shop & CraftStudies Visit our Fine Craft Shop for locally handcrafted gifts that inspire and delight. We offer an ever-changing collection of jewelry, pottery, glass, prints, home décor, and more, each piece made one at a time by our talented juried members.

CraftStudies offers an extensive program of classes and workshops for children and adults at all skill levels.

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Farm Stand: Open daily May 21 until Thanksgiving.

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Just Paradise Color Specialist Salon & Tanning At Just Paradise, our friendly, caring, and listening team strives to enhance your personal beauty and wellness. We choose products that are gentle for you and the environment while giving exceptional results. Our services refl ect our passion, continual education, skill, and creativity. At Just Paradise YOU are our focus and you are our special guest each and every time you visit.

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Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery

Molly’s Restaurant & Bar

A Hanover and Dartmouth tradition since 1947, Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery is proud to be a Certified Green Restaurant with a focus on locally sourced food products. Indulge in a thick, creamy milkshake, and for a retro treat, try it malted.

Breakfast all day, and order bakery products online. Care packages and catering available.

Molly’s Restaurant & Bar in Hanover has become the spot for the Dartmouth community and locals alike. Enjoy a wide variety of menu options including thin-crust pizzas, burgers, pasta specialties, steaks, and Molly’s famous Buffalo wings. With a chefinspired seasonal menu that brings out the freshest local flavors that the Upper Valley has to offer. Gift cards are available in any denomination.

30 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-3321 www.LousRestaurant.net

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Mon–Fri 6am–3pm Sat & Sun 7am–3pm Bakery open Mon–Sat until 5pm; Sun until 3pm

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When you think of the Nugget Theaters in Hanover, you probably think of its four screens, high-quality movies, and enjoying gelato afterward. You might be aware that 2016 is the Nugget’s 100th anniversary, but you may not know that it wasn’t always in its current location, nor did it always have such a genteel atmosphere.

When the Nugget opened for business on September 13, 1916, admission price for one of the 571 seats was ten cents. Although financed by local businessman F.F. Davison, the idea to build a movie theater in town was championed by “Texas Bill” Cunningham, Dartmouth class of 1919. According to Cunningham, he convinced Davison to build a theater instead of a parking lot on land accessed by an alley behind Main Street. Cunningham went on to serve as the first manager and—this being the silent film era—the piano player as well.

“RUSHING THE NUGGET” The Nugget was an instant hit. For the young men of Dartmouth (this was 60 years before coeducation at the College on the Hill), there wasn’t much else for entertainment in town. With new films and packed houses six days a week, Davison not only recouped the investment of building the theater but also turned a profit from the start.

It was also pretty rowdy from the start. The late Orton Hicks, Dartmouth class of 1921, managed the “students’ show” (the second of the three daily shows). He recalled that the students were allowed to “go crazy” during the show. “That was part of the fun,” recounted Hicks. “Anyone walking down the aisle was just pelted with peanuts.” And although the movies were silent, the audience was not—talking back to the screen was the order of the day.

Another charming ritual of the early years of the theater was “rushing the Nugget.” Freshmen would run from football rallies to take over the theater, demanding to see the film for free. By the fall of 1937, the tradition had truly gotten out of hand, and Nugget employees used tear gas to dispel the rowdy students, with injuries resulting. The college then promised disciplinary action, and the tradition ended. >>

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Left and inset: Nugget Manager M. Kaufman and Hanover Improvement Society General Manager Jeff Graham share a laugh at the concession counter and enjoy a movie. Below: Nugget employees work the ticket box office and the concession stand.

The students were allowed to “go crazy” during the show. “That was part of the fun,” recounted Hicks. “Anyone walking down the aisle was just pelted with peanuts.” And although the movies were silent, the audience was not—talking back to the screen was the order of the day.

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THE HANOVER IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY F.F. Davison didn’t hold onto the Nugget for long. In July 1922, he donated it to the town with the stipulation that all net proceeds be used for town improvements, and the Hanover Improvement Society was formed.

The theater was expanded to 616 seats; a new lobby opened onto West Wheelock Street instead of into the alley; and town officials served as managers. The theater was completely remodeled in 1938, raising the roof, adding a lounge and a balcony, and bringing the seat total to 820.

On January 28, 1944, an explosion ripped the roof off the theater, causing a fire that resulted in $75,000 in damages. Although the exact cause was not determined, this being the mid 1940s, a cigarette among the peanut shells may have been the culprit. Within two months, Dartmouth granted the rental of Webster Hall to house the Nugget.

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The Nugget’s 100th anniversary banner flies proudly over Main Street.

The Nugget showed films in Webster Hall for longer than anticipated.

Because of World War II, there was a shortage of building materials, and the Improvement Society also had trouble finding a suitable lot on which to build. On February 15, 1946, the Society purchased 55–59 South Main for the site of the new Nugget, as well as apartments and retail businesses.

Construction did not begin until September 1950, finishing a year later.

The year 1953 saw the high-water mark for attendance at the Nugget.

After that, it had increasing competition from television, drive-ins, the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth (which opened in 1962), and other local cinemas. Still, the Nugget clocked a decade-long record for attendance in 1969.

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Get comfortable in cushy seating.

two floors of office space. In October 1975, the Nugget Twin Cinemas resulted when the venue was divided into two 325-seat theaters. In May and June of 1986, the Nugget closed for renovations, and in May 1997 the Nugget expanded again, adding two new screens to create a “four-plex.” After the seats were upgraded in 2006, the theater’s capacity was 580, where it stands today.

“ALWAYS STRIVING TO IMPROVE” The Nugget has the habit of attracting longtime employees. Russ Brady has worked there since the mid 1980s.

Asked what the biggest changes have been in his time, he says, “Digital projection has got to be the biggest change in my 30 years at the Nugget.

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within four years has totally replaced 35mm film, not just at the Nugget but industry-wide.”

What attracted him to the venue?

“The opportunity to work for the Hanover Improvement Society. They have invested in some of the most modern equipment and are always striving to improve their facilities while giving back to the community and treating their employees fairly and generously.”

M. Kaufman, who began working at the Nugget in 1996 and became manager in 2007, says it was a natural fit for him. “My mother has always attested that we are a ‘movie family,’ and as a kid, we’d often plan Christmas dinner around what movie we were going to see that day. Being able to learn and experience so much of this industry over the past 20 years has been amazing.

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huge part of my education and true appreciation of film over my time here,” he adds. Working for the Hanover Improvement Society has also been a boon. “The decisions we make can be based on so much more than simply profits,” he explains.

“Having a voice in attempting to enrich Hanover and the Upper Valley through quality entertainment makes coming to work each day a pleasure. That pleasure is due to the Society’s mission and to all its members through the years who were and are committed to giving back. That I can help foster their mission makes me proud and pushes me to look forward into the next 100 years with anticipation and optimism.”

To celebrate a century of entertainment, plans include a memory board in the lobby, a monthly special Sunday movie for each decade starting in 1910 and culminating with a viewers’ choice event in October, and a gala celebration celebrating the actual anniversary.

One hundred years of movies and changes, and the Nugget is still going strong. Who knows what the next 100 years will bring? The Nugget’s second century got off to an especially busy start with the showing of the blockbuster Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Sounds like the Nugget is poised for another successful century. •

Nugget Theaters 57 Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-2769 www.nugget-theaters.com

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For more fun facts and history about the Nugget, go to www.hereinhanover.com.

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Katherine P. Cox

Starting the Conversation Don't put it off “Let’s talk about death” may be an unusual invitation to a conversation, but if accepted, it could very well change the way you live as you explore mortality and its attendant issues. The book Let’s Talk About Death: Asking the Questions That Profoundly Change the Way We Live and Die is not a how-to guide for those dealing with terminal illnesses or caring for elderly friends or relatives, although it would certainly be valuable. It’s more of a philosophical exploration—in this case, between two new friends carrying on an almost four-year conversation—that helps us face life and the realities of illness, dying, and death.

The fundamental truth about life is that it ends, writes Steve Gordon of Cornish Flat, co-author with Irene Kacandes of Lebanon. Steve is a massage therapist at the Center for Integrative Health in Hanover and founder and director of The Hand to Heart Project, which provides free in-home massage and compassionate touch to people with advanced cancer, including people nearing the end of life. He was contacted in

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Irene and Steve appeared recently at an author event at the Norwich Bookstore.

“There’s value to thinking about mortality,” Steve says. “Something about spending time acknowledging it liberates me to understand that all I know for sure is what I have in front of me at this moment.”

2011 by Irene, a professor of German Studies and Comparative Literature at Dartmouth College who is also involved in the Medical Humanities Initiative and has chaired the Division of Autobiography, Biography, and Life Writing of the Modern Language Association.

A PROFOUND AND CHALLENGING CONVERSATION It was near the 10-year anniversary of the brutal and tragic murders of her close friends and colleagues at Dartmouth, Susanne and Half Zantop, and Irene was still mourning them. She knew Steve from his work with Hand to Heart and emailed him about her grief as well as what she was going through with three family members who were ill and facing death.

He sent her a set of CDs, Being with Dying by Joan Halifax, that sparked a profound and challenging conversation that found them posing questions such as what is life with death, is death an injustice, and what comes after I die? This conversation became the book Let’s Talk About Death, where grief, caregiving, pain, and illness are all dissected with great insight, empathy, and sensitivity. As Steve and Irene gently prod, challenge, help, and support each other, readers join them as they ponder the underlying theme: How do we want to live the rest of our life—however long or short it might be?

“There’s value to thinking about mortality,” Steve says. “Something about spending time acknowledging it liberates me to understand that all I know for sure is what I have in front of me at this moment.”

When her friends, the Zantops, were killed, Irene says, “I learned that life can end at any moment. Every day, every hour literally counts. I’m never going to have it again.” While their deaths and her ongoing grief were the catalyst for what would become this book, Irene experienced the wrenching illnesses and deaths of her brother-in-law, father, and mother-in-law during 52

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the time she was corresponding with Steve. They underscored for her the need to be prepared for all that life throws at you, and why this book is valuable for people at all stages of life.

FACING MORTALITY “We shouldn’t wait until we’re old and facing difficult decisions,” to contemplate life and death, she says. “If you start the conversation when someone is ill, there are not a lot of options.”

This book, she hopes, will help people take the conversation to another level.

She and Steve don’t have the answers.

“We offer scenarios and questions.

There’s no one correct answer. It’s too complicated; there are too many factors. There’s not a ‘right’ answer, just what seems right for you.”

“One of our goals was to model a conversation we believed people would benefit from having,” Steve says. The authors hope that this book will lead readers to talk about things they’re not sure about, he explains.

“It’s not about making sure you have your advance directives, and it’s not about paperwork. That’s important, but there are things that will come up that you cannot anticipate. Many of the decisions people might make for you are not going to be found on a piece of paper. The answers will come from who you are, how you think, what you believe." Similarly, if you’re the one making decisions, it’s comforting to know the wishes of friends and loved ones.

Irene and Steve share their personal experiences, family stories, and, in Steve’s case, professional experiences as they contemplate mortality, illness, grief, and whether one can truly be prepared for death. In the book, Steve asks, “Is it realistic? How can it not be a shock when death or lifethreatening illness intrudes upon our daily lives and routines? I’ve learned that it’s such a massive topic; you can’t say ‘this is how to do it.’ Better to have thought about it ahead of time.”

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REAL PEOPLE sations about life and death “with as many people as will be involved, as soon as you can” is important. Those conversations are especially helpful for caregivers who may wrestle with competing demands from those who are ill and advice from medical professionals.

The format of the book, the backand-forth of emails that often challenged the two authors to rethink their views, helps stimulate those conversations. “I think there’s great value in putting down what you think you think, and having someone else react to it, and putting down what they think they think,” Steve says. “Over time, what you think shifts.”

“I think it’s worth reading before you need it,” Irene says. “There’s always going to be ‘the next time.’ But the reality is that one day, there’s not going to be a next time.”

“The truth is it’s a topic people want to talk about but don’t know how or where,” Steve says. He hopes the book leads to conversations that bring to the surface things people are not sure about.

In addition to this book, Steve and Irene have led a few gatherings of people who have come together to talk about death, much the way the authors did. Steve says he senses a hunger among people for this discussion. “What they want is to tell stories, talk about when loved ones die. Stories are really important, and people want to share them. That’s the importance of the book—a couple of folks carrying on a conversation that keeps going.”

Let’s Talk About Death: Asking the Questions That Profoundly Change the Way We Live and Die is published by Prometheus Books and is available at local bookstores and on Amazon. •

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Live oaks draped with Spanish moss give pleasant shade to one of the 22 surviving parks in Savannah's historic district.

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Spring Break SURPRISES IN SAVA N N A H , G E O R G I A

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fter a long New England winter, I have two prerequisites for thawing my mind and body: sunshine and a beach. Chalk it up to environmental conditioning.

Since birth, I’ve migrated to South Florida every spring. In early childhood, I built sand castles by my grandmother’s ocean-side condo. During my school years, I bodysurfed and perfected my tan lines. Then as an adult, I built more sand castles with my own kid. Now in my 50s, I still feel the urge to migrate south in April— but not necessarily to Florida. Last year, I discovered Savannah, Georgia. }}}

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Above and right: The Cathedral of St. John, a Gothic-style church with Austrian stained-glass windows, is one of the largest landmarks in Savannah's historic district. Located on Lafayette Square, its congregation dates back to the arrival of French immigrants in the late 1700s.

While driving up the Atlantic Coast after our annual visit to the Sunshine State, my husband Jack and I made a side trip to Savannah. The city (population 144,352) had been on my list of coastal pit stops for several years, mainly because I had never been there. What a surprise to find not only a fantastic five-mile-long strand but also a culturally and historically rich city that tempts travelers like a box of homemade pralines. We aimed to take a small taste of what the area had to offer and ended up having a host of sweet experiences, starting with full immersion in Georgia’s colonial and Civil War eras.

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World. Oglethorpe had two agendas: to create a military buffer between Spanish Florida and British colonists in South Carolina and to create a settlement for England’s less desirables, mainly debtors and vagrants crowding the country’s prisons—decent folks who had fallen on hard times.

The blueprint for Savannah was based on a pattern of 24 “squares,” parks, gardens, cemeteries, and other pedestrian green space, of which 22 survive today. The entire 2.2-squaremile historic district is now one of the largest national historic districts in the United States.

Though the old city is a lovely place to walk, we opted for a trolley tour the first morning to get an overview of the place. The trolleys ran constantly and allowed ticketholders to get on and off at will. They also provided unexpected entertainment.

Clockwise from top left: The OwensThomas House, where the Marquis de Lafayette addressed the citizens of Savannah during a visit in 1825.

Dolphin downspout. Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750, is the final resting ground for many of Savannah's early citizens and is believed to be haunted.

A CONFEDERATE ENCOUNTER “Hey, y’all! I’m Abel Clayton,” announced the Confederate soldier who suddenly bounded aboard our trolley as it slowed by Forsyth Park, one of the original 24 squares in the historic district. “Did you notice how the statue in Forsyth Park faces north?” continued the soldier. “It’s the Confederate Memorial. It faces the enemy! It was made in Canada, then delivered by sea so it wouldn’t be contaminated by touching Yankee soil.” With that, he leaped off the trolley, leaving us to contemplate who was friend and who was foe during the Civil War. THE PIRATES’ HOUSE Shortly after the Confederate soldier encounter, the trolley driver slowed to point out a cast-iron downspout in the shape of a dolphin. The dolphin arched openmouthed from the bottom of a gutter pipe a foot off the ground on the corner of a private residence. According to the trolley driver, 18th century sailors who crisscrossed the Atlantic Ocean believed dolphins were good luck. As an extension of that belief, they put dolphin-shaped downspouts on their homes to keep evil spirits out, but dolphins offered little protection from pirates.

“Hey, y’all!” hiccuped a drunken pirate as she stumbled up the trolley steps. “Bet you didn’t know the Pirates’ House is the oldest building in the state of Georgia. >>

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The Pirates' House, Savannah, Georgia, courtesy of Wikimedia.org.

Top right: A horse-drawn carriage is one of the more relaxing ways to see Savannah's historic district.

Bottom left: Cockspur Lighthouse near Fort Pulaski.

Right: The author takes a break by one of the many shops on River Street.

Opposite: Visitors around the statue of General Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah.

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Yup. It is. It was built for the gardener who tended the peach trees here, but he didn’t last (chuckle). Couldn’t hold his liquor (hick).”

The Pirates’ House was to our right, a modest gray building that looked preserved but weathered and well-used. The pirate explained between pulls on her bottle that the Pirates’ House was an inn of ill repute for seamen and the less savory elements of early Savannah society. Often sailors mysteriously disappeared after a night at the inn’s pub, some undoubtedly into an underground tunnel, of which Savannah has many.

Savannah’s tunnels were built during the 1800s to hide bodies during yellow-fever epidemics and escaping slaves as part of the Underground Railroad. The tunnel in the basement of the Pirates’ House purportedly led to the Savannah River and was used to smuggle illegal rum into the city or unsuspecting sailors out of it. When a sailor passed out in the tavern, he was chained and then dropped into the cellar. Later, he either awoke on a ship to Asia, enslaved, or he was murdered. >>

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Clockwise from top left: Shops on River Street. A festival in the park by the waterfront on River Street.

Homemade pralines, a Savannah specialty.

The Presbyterian Church in the historic district, from which the feather in Forrest Gump floated.

“The ghost of Captain Flint [from the novel Treasure Island] walks the halls at night,” continued the pirate, slurring her words and leering at us. “If you don’t believe me, why don’t you come inside?” She turned, motioning for us to follow, and stumbled down the trolley’s steps, then lurched toward the Pirates’ House as the trolley rambled away.

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND E VIL Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island (1883) is but one of dozens of bestsellers set, at least in part, in Savannah.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (1994) is another.

Berendt tells the true story of the shooting death of Danny Hansford, a local male prostitute who worked as an assistant to Savannah mansion restorationist Jim Williams. Williams killed Hansford in the Mercer-Williams House on the southwest end of Monterey Square, yet another of Savannah’s 24 squares.

Lover’s quarrel, premeditated murder, or self-defense? As the trolley driver paused in front of the brick Italianate mansion to speculate, Jack and I stepped off to explore more of old Savannah on our own.

FOR MORE INFO Old Savannah Tours: www.oldsavannahtours.com Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce: www.VisitSavannah.com

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FORREST GUMP With Monterey Square at our back, we headed north on Bull Street toward the Savannah River. One of the first stops of the trolley tour had been Chippewa Park, which we revisited, this

Clockwise from above: Sand art on the Tybee Island beach. Entrance to the Crab Shack, a foodee's seafood delight.

A platter of crabs and other Tybee Island specialties. Live music on Savannah's riverfront.

time on foot. A nine-foot statue of General Oglethorpe dominated the center of the park, facing south “toward the enemy,” in his case, the Spanish.

From the imposing statue, we wandered to the side of the park where the Independent Presbyterian Church caught our eye, its stark white steeple a contrast to the azure sky. I immediately recognized the church as the backdrop for one of my favorite movies, Forrest Gump. In the movie, Forrest sat on a bench by the church, reminiscing about his life, as a feather drifted down from the church steeple.

RIVER STREET From the church, we drifted as well, stopping here and there to examine

other landmarks and eventually reaching the gold-domed City Hall. From there, we walked down a steep cobblestone street past the old Cotton Exchange toward the Savannah River.

Multiple iron walkways crossed over the cobbled descent. During the preCivil War cotton-growing era, factors (brokers) used these walkways to access the exchange where they negotiated the sale of cotton crops for their plantationbased clients.

Below the Cotton Exchange, River Street was a happening place, a mix of eateries, boutiques, and souvenir shops housed in a line of restored waterfront buildings. Hungry from our walk, I slipped into River Street Sweets, lured by the pralines in the window and the

free samples inside.

TYBEE ISLAND The next day, we headed to Tybee Island outside of Savannah, hoping for a leisurely day at the beach. Tybee is the easternmost point in Georgia. It was renamed Savannah Beach in the 1950s but reverted back to its original moniker 20 years later. I never did put on my bathing suit. There was too much to see, starting, ironically, at the beach!

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sand relief (less than three feet tall), wind sculptures, and underwater creatures (real or make-believe). We spent most of our time at the beach gawking at intricate works of sand art, including a smiling Cheshire cat, a sexy mermaid, and a six-foot-long lobster.

After walking among the sand sculptures, we got more exercise and another dose of history climbing to the top of Tybee Island Light Station, a 145-foot-tall lighthouse built in 1773.

We also visited the smaller, 46-foottall, more isolated Cockspur Lighthouse near Fort Pulaski, then ventured into the fort itself.

FORT PULASKI Named for Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and military commander credited with founding the American cavalry, Fort Pulaski is a mammoth structure believed impenetrable until the invention of rifled cannon fire during the Civil War. The fort’s significance in the history of warfare and its live cannon demonstrations caught Jack’s attention, but the man for whom the fort was named intrigued me more.

At Ben Franklin’s urging, Pulaski immigrated to North America to help the American cause during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with saving George Washington’s life during the Battle of Brandywine and he became a general in the Continental Army.

Wounded during the Battle of Savannah, he died soon after.

After touring Fort Pulaski, we returned to the riverfront to watch fireworks and listen to live music. As I watched the blossoms of light fill the darkening sky, I wished for another week here. Sometimes called the Hostess City of the South, Savannah certainly rolled out the red carpet for us in many delightful ways. •

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From left: Kate Leiser, PT, DPT, OCS, performs manual therapy, a fundamental component for the care of many clients.

The clinic features cathedral ceilings and windows, which provide a positive healing environment.

The Cioffredi & Associates team.

“We are interested in people who love their work and are happy being part of a team,” says Bill Cioffredi.

WHAT WE EXPECT: Always be prepared.

Give your best.

Support your peers.

Take personal responsibility and take group responsibility.

Whatever isn’t done right the first time, make it right.

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GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THREE DECADES

The American architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, “I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to things you want to see happen.” The same three elements have led to the success of Cioffredi & Associates – The Institute for Health and Human Performance. It is the Upper Valley’s cutting-edge provider of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and wellness services. }}}

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Throughout their 30 years, founders Bill and Ruth Cioffredi and their staff have dedicated themselves to the thing they most want to see happen—improving the health and quality of life of their clients. With hard work, adding complementary disciplines to enhance physical and occupational therapy, and a devotion to providing the best quality care, they have become a successful, nationally recognized practice.

SMALL BEGINNINGS Rutland, Vermont native Bill Cioffredi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979 with a degree in physical therapy. He began his professional career at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where he designed a senior physical therapy position to specialize in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. There he met Ruth Curtis, an occupational therapist specializing in hand rehabilitation.

In 1985 Bill and Ruth married and established the Cioffredi Orthopaedic & Sports Therapy Center. Originally, the practice was open parttime with Bill as the sole provider. Their intention was to maintain a simple, small office, but as they acquired more and more clients, they added staff to provide expanded services and a policy of immediate access. The results of their efforts became Cioffredi & Associates. >>

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Clockwise from above: The clinic features a bright open space as well as many private treatment rooms. Bill Cioffredi, PT, challenges a client with advanced balance activities. Clinical Director Marsha Wykes, PT, OCS, Cert MDT, works with a patient on advanced core stability. Becca Swope, PT, MSPT, works with a client on strength, balance, and stability. Kate Leiser, PT, DPT, OCS, tests the available movement of a client’s shoulder.

In 2015, the magazine ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine awarded Cioffredi & Associates Honorable Mention as one of the top four practices in the United States.

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For the first 28 years, Cioffredi & Associates’ focus was the delivery of outstanding PT and OT services.

As their client base increased, they moved three times to increase their space. In January 2014 they moved to their current location on Etna Road in Lebanon and established The Institute for Health and Human Performance.

Cioffredi & Associates has expanded to provide a broad spectrum of services that complement the PT/OT program, including Medically Based Personal Training, Massage Therapy, Health Coaching, and Nutrition Counseling, all to address their clients’ needs more effectively and efficiently.

TREATING EACH CLIENT HOLISTICALLY The Institute for Health and Human Performance’s team of 24 dedicated staff members works collaboratively across disciplines to help clients achieve their wellness goals. Clinical staff members are skilled in the evaluation and treatment of muscle and joint problems as well as neurological disorders; many hold advanced certifications in specialized areas of rehabilitation.

Wellness, nutrition, and fitness professionals work alongside the clinical staff. Introducing Medically Based Personal Training after completion of PT increases successful healing and provides a safe transition to a healthy baseline for clients who are at higher risk of injury or have a complex medical or surgical history. In-house massage therapists work one-on-one or in conjunction with physical therapists to provide an enhanced approach to rehabilitation, complementing and accelerating the rehab process and managing muscle tension.

Cioffredi & Associates also provides a venue for public education, with forums on a variety of health and wellness topics. Held throughout the year, these events are generally free and open to the public, and the area’s top physicians, rehab specialists, and health care providers speak about a wide variety of health topics from 70

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orthopedic surgery to stress management and nutrition.

MEETING THE CHALLENGES Looking back at the last 30 years, Bill Cioffredi finds one of his biggest challenges is also what he is most proud of—the exponential growth of the practice. “I was trained as a clinician, and it was not my initial aspiration to have a business with other people working for me. I had to make an effort to learn how to run a business and create a team that provides exceptional service to clients and within the team.

We’ve created an environment that is supportive of the personnel because people are the most important part of any business. I’m proud of the team we’ve built; they provide excellent service with a high level of integrity and quality, and thus create strong client relationships.”

Another challenge has been the health care industry itself. Bill says, “With the insurance and health care industries constantly in a state of flux, you must keep up with changing rules and regs. In today’s environment in particular, there is a real drive to control health care costs and improve the efficacy of delivery of care. It’s challenging to have a strong relationship with a client while being efficient and not sacrificing the quality of care, and provide the time they need to address their issues fully.”

A WINNING PHILOSOPHY AND TEAM Cioffredi & Associates’ philosophy encompasses a one-on-one comprehensive treatment approach using a variety of techniques to provide care specific to the individual. Notes Bill, “Everyone who comes in is not a body part but a person. One of the best things we can offer is not only to resolve the condition but also give them skills for confidence and competence to manage their lives, become healthier, and improve their quality of life.”

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years, as evidenced by the recognition from local clients and the industry.

Cioffredi & Associates were named the winners of the Valley News Reader’s Choice Awards for “Best Physical Therapy Practice” and “Business with the Most Friendly Employees,” as well as being finalists for “Best Massage Therapists” for 2015.

And the recognition is not just local but national. In 2015, the magazine ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine awarded Cioffredi & Associates Honorable Mention as one of the top four practices in the United States. This annual honor recognizes rehab practices that stand out from their peers in customer satisfaction, clinical expertise, staff development, and promotion of the rehabilitation profession.

Bill Cioffredi sums up the last three decades saying, “I feel very grateful I ended up finding a profession that has given me so much satisfaction in helping others, but has also challenged me and helped me develop my own abilities in working with a team. I’m proud of the team here and pleased that we can provide our clients with not just PT services but a comprehensive and effective way to improve their lives. It’s been a great success and it’s been hard earned.” • Cioffredi & Associates – The Institute for Health and Human Performance 112 Etna Road Lebanon, NH (603) 643-7788 www.cioffredi.com

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LIVING WELL BY

Katherine P. Cox

Our pursuit of

Attractiveness The average is ideal When you look in the mirror, do you zero in on perceived flaws, or place your hands on either side of your face and lift? Do you try to smooth that furrow between your eyebrows? The truth is, what you see is not necessarily what everyone else sees. And that should be a key consideration when contemplating cosmetic treatments, says Dr. Andre Berger, founder of Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills, California, which specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation. >>>

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“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”

—Coco Chanel

“When we look at ourselves, it’s an emotional reaction,” he says. What everyone else sees is very different. “Most of the time, there’s a complete disconnect between the two,” he adds. “Are you concerned about how you look, or are you concerned about how other people see you? We get fixated on a certain feature that’s driving us nuts, but that feature, most likely, nobody notices because that’s not how our brains perceive beauty.”

THE EYES HAVE IT While culture and society increasingly define standards of beauty, those standards can change and are often on the extreme end of attractiveness. “Factors that define attractiveness are subliminal. When someone looks at you, they are not analyzing every feature,” Dr. Berger says. It’s the eyes that people notice first, he says, and the “T-zone” of cheeks and lips. “When we are communicating, we are looking at eyes. Most of the time, when we are engaged with someone we are focusing on the eyes and mouth. That’s how we evaluate attractiveness.”

Attraction is fundamental to the survival of our species. “Our brains are hardwired in terms of biological understanding of attractiveness,” Dr. Berger explains. “It’s linked to survival. We have a biological imperative to sense danger as well as likeability. Is this a safe partner? If they’re safe, they’re going to be successful in continuing our species.”

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It’s the eyes that people notice first, he says, and the “T-zone” of cheeks and lips.

“When we are communicating, we are looking at eyes.

Most of the time, when we are engaged with someone we are focusing on the eyes and mouth. That’s how we evaluate attractiveness.”

Subliminally, what we are most drawn to is an average appearance because it is safe, Dr. Berger says.

Too beautiful, and there’s the fear of competition. Ugly indicates there’s something wrong or bad genes. The ideal is average. For women, an oval face with a high forehead and cheekbones, wide eyes, and full lips is the ideal. For men, it’s angular facial features, an overhanging horizontal brow with minimal arch, deep-set eyes, a larger nose and mouth, and a square lower face and jaw.

“We’re not processing this consciously. We’ve evolved. Our minds function in a way that we can alter first impressions,” he says. We can also adjust our looks to enhance attractiveness. >> SPRING 2016 • HERE IN HANOVER

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“Respect the rules of nature and biology. Understand what defines attractiveness and you’ll do great.”

Good posture, stylish clothing and hairstyles, and makeup are all essential elements of our appearance and contribute to the power of first impressions, says Dr. Berger. To further optimize attractiveness, cosmetic treatments can help, but it’s important that people understand what will help and what could even hurt.

RESPECT THE RULES A good physician will spend time with patients listening to their concerns and managing their expectations. “What are you expecting at the end of the day?” is a question that should be asked and answered, he adds. “If you treat one specific area, but it’s disproportionate to the rest of your face, it’s going to draw more attention to your other flaws.

“Some people go overboard. They’re trying to hide something—age, genes, bad health. It’s a form of deceit,” Dr. Berger says. Whether it’s celebrities or your neighbor, excessive cosmetic treatments are obvious and can have the opposite effect on attractiveness and even first impressions. These

are not natural and can eliminate expressions that make someone attractive and provide clues to emotions. That’s not to say that cosmetic treatments done right can’t boost our appearance and improve our self-esteem and sense of well-being. Dr. Berger’s advice is simple: “Respect the rules of nature and biology. Understand what defines attractiveness and you’ll do great.”

This is the first of a three-part series exploring our pursuit of attractiveness. Upcoming articles will explore “How Do I Get There?” and “How to Assess Risks vs. Benefits of Cosmetic Treatments.” • For more information, see Dr. Andre Berger's book THE BEVERLY HILLS ANTI-AGING PRESCRIPTION.

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hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm; Wednesday, 10am to 9pm; Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. For information, visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

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The Art of Weapons: Selections from the African Collection Ongoing Eric Aho: Ice Cuts Through March 13 Inventory: New Works and Conversations around African Art Through March 13

Points of View Through March 13

Contemporary Abstraction Through March 13

ABOVE: Eric Aho, Ice Cut (Artic Sky), 2015, oil on linen. Courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery. Š Eric Aho. Photo by Rachel Portesi.

WINTER EXHIBITIONS

SPRING EVENTS

HOPKINS CENTER EVENTS @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE hop.dartmouth.edu For information, tickets, or pricing information, call the Hopkins Center Box Office at (603) 646-2422 or visit hop.dartmouth.edu. The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

MARCH ▷The Moore Theater, 7pm

19 ∂ Claremont HopStop Family Show: Upper Valley Music Center

4 ∂ Dartmouth Idol Finals

▷Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, 3pm

3 ∂ Rhythm and Dance of India

Preston Singletary, Tlingit Crest Hat, 2006, etched blue glass. Purchased through the Claire and Richard P. Morse 1953 Fund, the William S. Rubin Fund, the Alvin and Mary Bert Gutman ’40 Acquisitions Fund, and the Charles Venrick 1936 Fund; 2007.12

MARCH 1 ∂ Artist Talk and Reception: Preston Singletary Internationally known glass artist Preston Singletary will discuss his work and its roots in his Tlingit cultural identity. Considered one of the most gifted artists working in this medium today, Singletary states that his “work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It has helped advocate on the behalf of all indigenous people—affirming that we are still here—that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to our culture.”

A reception will follow in the Kim Gallery. Co-sponsored by the Hood Museum of Art and Native American Studies.

▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm

5 ∂ Youth Wind Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 1:30pm

19 ∂ Hanover HopStop Family Show: Upper Valley Music Center ▷Alumni Hall, 11am

APRIL 1-2 ∂ Red-Eye to Havre de Grace ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm

7 ∂ The Swingle Singers ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm For more events, go to hop.dartmouth.edu.

The Hood & The Hop is sponsored by Hanover Eyecare

▷4:30pm

12 ∂ Special Tour: Inventory: New Works and Conversations Around African Art With Ugochukwu-Smooth Nzewi, curator of African Art. Light refreshments will follow in the Kim Gallery. ▷2pm

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Through May 8 Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering ▷Montshire Museum of Science

This engaging exhibition shows how we all can use our ingenuity to build body replacements, develop brain–machine interfaces, and engineer unique assistive tools that push human potential beyond its current limits.

Through May 8 Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering

March 4, April 1 Friday Nights for Teen Tinkerers ▷6:30pm

March 1, 8, 15, 22 + Humans Talk ▷6:30pm–7:30pm

Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org

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March 3, 10, 17 Afterschool Adventures: Inventors Afterschool This three-part series is perfect for children who enjoy building, tinkering, and figuring out how things work. ▷3:30pm

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March 5, 20, April 9, 16, 24, May 14, 28 Hoopster Gliders We will experiment with designing and building gliders and other paper craft, then take them for a test flight. Then it's back to the lab to see if modifying our designs will improve the flight results. Participants may take their gliders home. ▷11am

March 14 Magic Carpet Program: Palestine

March 5, 12, 20, 27, April 9, 13, 16, 17, 20, 24, May 1, 14, 21, 28 Lab Coat Investigations

▷11am

Each Lab Coat Investigation explores a different topic—from making batteries to using microscopes, extracting DNA, and modeling glaciers. ▷3pm

March 6, 26, April 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 30, May 15, 29 Color Mixing Starting with primary colors, we'll experiment to see what new colors can be created. ▷11am

March 19, April 3, 11, 18, 23, May 8, 30 Straw Rockets ▷11am

March 19, April 3, 23, May 8 Turtle Discovery ▷3pm

March 11, April 8, May 13 Montshire Unleashed: An Evening for Adults Montshire Museum of Science ▷6–9pm

March 6, 26, April 10, 12, 15, 19, 22, 30, May 15, 29 Mirror, Mirror Learn how to turn simple shapes into complex and fascinating patterns. ▷3pm

March 7, April 4 Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers Each day features a different book and science activity. For children ages 3 to 5 and their parent or caregiver. Free with museum admission. ▷10:15 & 11:30am

March 11 Teacher Workshop: Science and Engineering Using Solar Electricity

March 21, 28, April 4 Afterschool Adventures: Doing Science ▷3:30pm

March 22 Homeschoolers’ Day: Weather and Climate ▷10am

March 13, April 2, 14, 21, May 7, 22 Kitchen Chemistry Learn about chemical reactions as we combine different common household products. The results may surprise you! ▷11am

March 13, April 2, 11, 14, 18, 21, May 7, 22 Leafcutter Ants The leafcutter ant colony is a community of "insect fungus farmers" that grows its own food. Help us provide the colony with its morning supply of leaves and get a close look at these amazing insects. ▷3pm

March 31 Earth from Above: Using Satellite Imagery to Investigate Climate and a Changing Arctic ▷3pm

April 20 Young Scientist Program – Session 5 ▷9:30am Morning Program ▷1pm Afternoon Program

May 2 Homeschoolers’ Series: Aquatic Explorations (three-part series) ▷10:30am

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March 11, April 8, May 13 Montshire Unleashed: An Evening for Adults

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March 12, 27, April 13, 17, 20, May 1, 21 Microscopic Investigations We'll use hand lenses and microscopes to magnify different items. Discover a new world that can't be seen with the naked eye. ▷11am SPRING 2016 • HERE IN HANOVER

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HAPPENINGS Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-4120 www.howelibrary.org

MARCH March 2, 16, 30 French Conversation Club Join local French teacher "Madame G" Gloria Finkelstein at Howe Library's French club. Whether you’re a beginning speaker or fluent in the language, you’re welcome to join us. ▷12pm

March 2 Pick Up: Elden Murray Photographic Competition and Exhibition Work entered in the 40th Annual Elden Murray Photographic Competition & Exhibition may be picked up. ▷5–6:30pm

March 3, 10 Drop-In Technical Help Need help or advice? Drop by and see us for one-on-one help. ▷10am–12pm

March 3, 10, 17, 31 LEGOs and More!

Bring deft fingers and your imagination—leave the LEGOs to us.

A weekly theme will be presented as an option for construction. ▷3:30–5pm

March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2 Ciné Salon: Visions of Excess Ciné Salon tweaks outlandish cinematic excesses in a way that could be simultaneously described as marvelous, banal, fantastic, mundane, tragic, and/ or serene, all unassailable prognoses of creative tumult. ▷7pm

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March 14 Exotic Shrubs & Bird Breeding Success How do invasive plants affect native birds? UNH Extension Wildlife Specialist Matt Tarr, who has been researching this question with help from yellowthroat warblers, will present his findings.

Howe Library www.hanoverconservancy.org ▷7–8:30pm

March 19 The Howel Classic: 19th Hole Party You’ll find adults teeing off, swinging to jazz music, and enjoying tasty hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer, all for $50.

All attendees will be entered for a chance to win great prizes. ▷7–10pm

March 20 The Howel Classic: The Howel Open Families descend on the library to try their hand at the 18-hole course while enjoying pizza, burritos, and treats for $5/person. This is a chance for kids and adults to get a little loud in the library!

All attendees can enter to win prizes. ▷11am–4pm

Norwich Bookstore Norwich Square 291 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1114 www.norwichbookstore.com

MARCH March 12, April 9, May 14 Second Saturday: Children’s Event ▷1pm

March 17, April 21, May 19 I Read: YA The Norwich Bookstore and Norwich Public Library present I Read: YA, a monthly book group formed to celebrate, share, and discuss YA (young adult) books. ▷7pm » SPRING 2016 • HERE IN HANOVER

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HAPPENINGS 30 ∂ Michelle Hoover, Bottomland Hoover reads from and discusses her new book. Bottomland follows the Hess family in the years after World War I as they attempt to rid themselves of the anti-German sentiment that left a stain on their name. ▷7pm

APRIL 16 ∂ Sisters in Crime: Murder by the Minute!

An opportunity for seasoned and burgeoning mystery and crime writers to read aloud from their work for about five minutes. Open to 25 readers. ▷3pm

30 ∂ Independent Bookstore Day

Other Noteworthy Events

MARCH Through March 12 The Hound of the Baskervilles Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.org

2 ∂ Gothic Magnificence with Cecilia Gaposchkin Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷7pm

5 ∂ East Bay Jazz Ensemble Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.org ▷7:30pm

6 ∂ Camel’s Hump Challenge The Camel’s Hump Challenge is a unique wilderness ski touring event that brings spirited backcountry skiers together to ski around the entire perimeter of Camel’s Hump (13+ miles). The event is led by a dedicated group of volunteers for the benefit of The Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter. www.camelshumpchallenge.com 84

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March 6 Camel's Hump Challenge www.camelshumpchallenge.com

8-9 ∂ Hanover High School Masterworks Concert Hanover High School Auditorium ▷7pm

19 ∂ Moonlight Snowshoe & Bonfire Prowl the Slade Brook watershed by moonlight enjoying Vermont views, and then gather around a bonfire for hot cocoa and more.

11 Old Lyme Road, Hanover www.hanoverconservancy.org ▷5–8pm

March 23–April 9 The Mountaintop Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.org

26 ∂ Penny Rug Workshop Join instructor Nancy DeCesare for a workshop on the historical penny rug craft. Dating back to the 1800s, penny rugs are made from felted wool. Today's versions come in many shapes, sizes, and patterns, but this workshop will focus on the original "penny" design where many coin-shaped pieces are stitched together to make a larger piece. To register, call (603) 632-4346.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org ▷10am–3pm

APRIL 6 ∂ You Are Not Special . . . and Other Encouragements with David McCullough Jr. Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷7pm S P R I N G 2 0 1 6 • H E R E I N H A N OV E R

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HAPPENINGS 16–17 ∂ Five Colleges Book Sale Choose from over 50 categories of carefully sorted, modestly priced books.

Children’s books, DVDs, CDs, books on CDs, videos, special collectibles, rare books and a sealed-bid auction. Proceeds support scholarships for Vermont and New Hampshire students at Mt. Holyoke, Simmons, Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley Colleges.

Lebanon High School five-collegesbooksale.org ▷ 16, 9am–5pm; 17, 9am–3pm (half-price day)

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4 ∂ The Unlikely Making of an Environmental Leader with Gus Speth Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷7pm

6 ∂ Free Dental Clinic Summer Court Dental www.summercourtdental.com ▷8am–5pm

21 ∂ Hanover Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale

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Pine Knoll Cemetery, Rt. 10 South, Hanover info@hanovergardenclub.org ▷9am–12pm

JUNE 1 ∂ Hanover High School Mega Concert Hanover High School Gymnasium ▷7pm

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River Road Vet Clinic 52

JMH Wealth Management 75

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Roberts Flowers of Hanover 69

Jasmin Auto 84

Rodd Roofing Co. 8

Jeff Wilmot Painting 85

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Jesse’s Steaks Seafood & Tavern 41

Sean’s Lawn N’ Garden Services 70

Just Paradise Salon 38

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Snyder Donegan Real Estate 5

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Charter Trust Company 17

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Mike Morin

A chat with Carol Dunne

Artistic Director of Northern Stage Theater, White River Junction Carol Dunne is not only an actress and an award-winning director, but she also builds enthusiasm and collaboration among students and patrons wherever she works. Forging a partnership with the theater and Dartmouth College has brought new energy both onstage and behind the scenes in her third season as Northern Stage Theater’s artistic director.

Upon arriving in 2013, you had hoped to forge a collaboration between Northern Stage and Dartmouth College. How’s that going?

Northern Stage and Dartmouth are now collaborating closely to offer Dartmouth students a clear path into the professional theater world. We introduced a postgraduate internship and have our first intern, Hannah Colman, halfway through her residency. We premiered Orwell in America, a new play by Dartmouth Professor Joe Sutton, directed by Professor Peter Hackett and starring Dartmouth Professor Jamie Horton, and will be bringing the entire production to off Broadway next fall. This is the focus of an E-term we are launching for Dartmouth students who will live with the company, work onstage and off, and spend four weeks in New York on off-Broadway production.

At times, just a handful of patrons would come to the old Briggs Opera House. What is the game plan to fill the 240 seats at the new Barrette Center for the Arts?

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Our mission is to “Change lives, one story at a time.” We have learned that when our theater produces excellent work that can’t be missed, it becomes an integral part of the fabric of our society. Mary Poppins sold out for seven weeks, with waiting lists most nights above 50. Our hope is that those who loved Poppins will trust us to introduce them to the new, the original, and the reimagined.

You brought the New London Barn Playhouse from its deficit into the black. How healthy is Northern Stage’s patron support base?

Our support base is growing rapidly, and the campaign is in its last three months. We are thrilled with our success so far, but even though we’re in our new home, we are not home free.

We need dedicated supporters to help raise the final 4 percent of our nine-million-dollar campaign. (If anyone would like to chat with me about helping, I’m totally free.)

When you escape the footlights, how do you and your family enjoy life in the Upper Valley?

I love skiing with my kids, even though I didn’t really learn how to ski until I was 40. They just ski past me and let me wind my way down a mountain. Living here has really changed me. Skiing and biking are amazing antidotes to the theater. And I love reading. I love getting away from the Internet and reading a good book by the fire. Heaven! •