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Features 36

King Arthur Flour Bake Truck Baking for good across the US.

by Katelyn Turner

48 Discover Farmers’ Markets In the heart of the Upper Valley.

by Nancy Fontaine

62 Long River Gallery & Gifts Lyme’s best-kept secret.

by Justine M. Kohr

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28 Departments 17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Best Friends

Tips, news, and furry facts.

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88 Happenings

A calendar of events.

95 Advertisers Index 96 Hanover Talks

Julia Griffin, Hanover Town Manager.

by Mark Dantos

28 Around & About

by Cassie Horner

56 Community

The power of positive parking.

by Kirsten Gehlbach

73 Living Well

The brain rules: keep it healthy.

by Katherine P. Cox

77 Shop Talk

We’re Makin’ Waves. byKarenWahrenberger

84 The Hood & The Hop

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

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A Carefree Summer The season for hiking, swimming, boating, picnics, and backyard cookouts is here at last!

Gardens are growing and flowers are blooming.

Head outdoors and enjoy everything our beautiful area has to offer this summer.

In your travels, I hope you’re lucky enough PHOTO BY JACK ROWELL

to catch up with the King Arthur Flour Bake Truck. The truck’s home base may be in Norwich, but the mobile goodwill ambassador roams the country far and wide to bring freshly baked cookies to crowds from sea to shining sea. Read all about it on page 36.

Nothing says summer like farm-fresh produce. We visited local farmers’ markets in Norwich, Hanover, and Lebanon in order to bring you all the color, fun, and delicious food that’s available (page 48). You won’t want to miss the delectable veggies and other treats or the live music and other entertainment, so plan on attending several times throughout the season.

If you’re hungry for a dose of art or you’re looking for a unique gift, stop in to see the folks at Long River Gallery & Gifts (page 62), where the work of 120 local artists and craftpersons is on display. New owners Dave and Lisa Celone are eager to welcome you, and you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy.

Beginning on page 56, you can learn more about the hardworking parking officers in downtown Hanover. We think you’ll find our interview with Lt. Patrick O’Neill and several of his crew very enlightening.

No matter where your adventures take you during this fabulous season, information on local attractions and businesses is available in our pages and online at www.hereinhanover.com. Enjoy!•

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C O N T R I B U TO R S

Writer, editor, and librarian Nancy Fontaine works at Norwich Public Library in Norwich, Vermont. She is also a book blogger and website manager and has been writing articles about the Upper Valley for the last several years. She lives in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband, and her hobbies include reading, quilting, skiing, and snorkeling.

Nancy Fontaine

Justine Kohr

Kirsten Gehlbach

Justine is a writer and communications professional who loves to hike, cook, and laugh. A Western Massachusetts native, she currently lives in West Lebanon and works for the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. She has written for the Quechee Times, the Valley News, the Hartford Advocate, and other publications. She previously worked as an editor at LongHill Partners Publishing, Inc. in Woodstock, Vermont.

Chantelle Perry

Katelyn is a communications professional and freelance writer. Several of her articles have been featured in Here in Hanover and other local magazines.

She enjoys meeting new people and sharing their stories. In her free time she likes traveling, watching the Food Network, and signing up for way too many road races. She lives in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband and her Maine Coon cat, Gary.

Katelyn Turner

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Jim Mauchly

Kirsten is a freelance writer and marketing consultant living in Norwich, Vermont. She grew up in the Northeast Kingdom and graduated from the University of Vermont. She enjoys public/ press relations, music, art, travel, and writing about people and organizations. Her articles have appeared in several regional publications including Here in Hanover, Image, and Rutland magazines, and Juneau Empire with a firsthand account of climate change research in Glacier Bay, Alaska.

Chantelle grew up in rural Vermont.

At a young age she was introduced to photography and was immediately drawn to the excitement, challenge, and opportunity 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.

Jim was given his first camera at the age of six. During high school he worked weekends as a photographer’s assistant in his hometown of Norristown, Pennsylvania. While serving in the Navy, he attended photography school and received training in photojournalism, aerial photography, and portraiture. In 2001, he opened Mountain Graphics Photography, a professional studio, photo gallery, and custom frame shop in Fairlee, Vermont.

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BEST FRIENDS TIPS, NEWS & FURRY FACTS

HAPPIER AT HOME— AND COOLER! What can you do to keep a best friend who happens to be covered in fur comfortable when summer sizzles? Keeping pets inside during the warmest part of the day is best, so exercise your pet early in the morning and in the evening.

Remove rugs and carpets from their sleeping areas so cats and dogs can relax on cool tiles or other surfaces. Be sure pets have plenty of fresh drinking water available, and toss in a few ice cubes before you leave the house. You might also consider a fountain that recirculates filtered water, especially attractive to many cats.

If you have AC, run it for your furry housemates; roomdarkening shades are a big help as well. When you do take your dog outside, have an inexpensive plastic kiddie pool filled with water for her to play in. Your cat might enjoy it too!

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WHO’S THAT BEHIND THOSE RAY-BANS? No doubt about it, dogs look dashing in shades. But did you know that properly fitting sunglasses (in the form of goggles) really can provide your best friend with protection from sun and wind? Just as your eyes need to be protected from sand and UV rays, your dog’s eyes do too.

Ask your veterinarian about shades for your furry friend; some breeds prone to eye problems may especially benefit. One brand, Doggles, comes in different sizes for the correct fit on any dog.

Sunglasses for dogs fit snugly and have shatterproof polycarbonate lenses and flexible frames. For around $20, your dog can enjoy the wind in his face when he’s out cruising with you, and you can feel secure knowing his eyes are protected from debris and sun.

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To keep a dog cool and contented when you have to be out for a few hours, offer this treat: fill a rubber Kong-type toy with peanut butter, plain yogurt, or another of your dog’s favorites and freeze for several hours.

SUMMER DO’S – AND SOME DON’TS Many pets benefit from a summer haircut, but consider each breed’s origins before firing up the clippers. Some dogs have a long coat that’s adapted for coping with the sun’s rays. Their fur helps to protect them from UV rays, and clipping too closely can result in sunburn. Others, including dogs whose ancestors hail from snowy climes, such as huskies, can benefit from a summer clip. Ask your veterinarian if your dog or cat could use a summer do. Some veterinary offices, such as Norwich Regional Animal Hospital, have a professional groomer who’ll steer you in the right direction.

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HOT DOGS – COOL CATS Summertime means frozen treats for all!

With three-ounce paper cups or an ice cube tray, a blender, and some of their favorites, you can make treats that will help hot dogs and cats chill. Whether your best friend enjoys peanut butter, cheese, carrots, yogurt, or something else, treats are easy to make. Just mix your choice of ingredients and drop a couple of tablespoons in each cup, then freeze. You might try plain yogurt with chunks of ripe banana or peanut butter with banana. Or try using leftovers you know your pet enjoys; just mix with a little chicken or beef broth and freeze. Peel the paper cup off and offer the treat to your pet.

Cats, by nature, are usually choosier about their snacks, but you might try water-packed tuna in a little plain yogurt and perhaps add a couple of cat treats.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Upper Valley Humane Society’s 4th Annual Walk on the Wildside is set for June 7 at Colburn Park in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and includes a dog-friendly 5K Fun Run new this year.

Watch the UVHS site for “Yappy Hours.” The dates have yet to be set, but there will be four enjoyable Happy Hours to benefit the animals of UVHS throughout the summer and throughout the Upper Valley.

On August 1, UVHS staff and volunteers will be at New London’s Hospital Days accompanied by adoptable animals. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit with some great pets and maybe meet your new best friend! Visit www.uvhs.org for more information about any of these great events.

ANOTHER WINTER WITH ABUNDANT SNOWFALL MEANS THAT THE TICK POPULATION IS THRIVING, having survived nicely under that blanket of insulation. If using strong chemicals on your pets doesn’t appeal to you, consider making your own tick and flea repellents.

Some of the natural ingredients that are known to repel pests include white and cider vinegar, lemon juice, and peppermint oil. Ask your veterinarian about these gentler solutions to summer woes. You’ll find a number of DIY recipes on the Internet.

COOL BIRD FACTS

A house wren can feed 500 spiders and caterpillars to its nestlings during a single summer afternoon.

Courtesy of birdwatchersdigest.com

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COOKOUT SAFETY FOR PETS Most pets enjoy cookouts as much as their owners do, but hazards abound for four-legged guests. What’s a cookout without marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for s’mores, for example? But chocolate is toxic for pets and can be deadly, so keep it where Rover can’t reach, and watch small children who may drop these treats or willingly share them.

Other cookout fare can upset pets’ stomachs or cause pancreatitis, especially fatty, spicy foods—typical barbecue staples. Keep pets’ regular treats handy and don’t let them share yours.

Secure leftovers and waste bins; small bones and corncobs can spell serious trouble for pets and may require surgery. Keep trash in a container with a tight-fitting lid.

Bug sprays, citronella candles, and bug zappers can also harm pets, as can bits of foil, plastic wrap, string, and skewers they might ingest.

And watch the grill itself—hot coals and ash can burn pets’ paws.

They may also try to lick any drips from the grill, risking a burn or a mouthful of pebbles or dirt. Clean up spills right away. • SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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Visit Historic Woostock

A RO U N D & A B O U T

BY

Cassie Horner

CLASSICAL MUSIC THEATER

Opera North SUMMER DINNERS AND CONCERTS

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Summer Dinners and Concerts Series

elebrating its 35th season in the Upper Valley, Opera North con-

gives audiences the

tinues its tradition of bringing classical music theater to the area.

opportunity to hear

It is the only full-time opera company in the New Hampshire,

Vermont, and Maine region that stages original productions. This year, in

amazing music in a

addition to the summer 2015 season, which includes Bernstein’s Westside

variety of venues.

Story, Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio, and Copland’s The Tender Land, Opera North is once again inviting people to a series of dinners and concerts throughout the Upper Valley.

The Opera North Summer Dinners and Concerts Series gives audiences the opportunity to hear amazing music in a variety of venues. The season begins with the Night for the Opera Dinner on Thursday, July 9, at Dartmouth Outing Clubhouse at 6pm. This magical evening features a repertoire of jazz favorites performed by talented jazz singers.

The series continues on Saturday, July 11, with the Young Artist Showcase at West Lebanon Congregational Church at 7pm. The opera company’s summer artists will perform arias and selections from the summer season, followed by refreshments.

The spectacular venue at Saint-Gaudens Historic Site is a perfect place to hear nationally renowned sculptor Saint-Gaudens’ favorite arias, as well as selections from the Opera North summer season. The Saint-Gaudens concert takes place on Sunday, July 12, from 2 to 4pm.

On Sunday, July 19, at 6pm, the Summer Dinners and Concerts Series takes place at the VINS Science Center in Quechee. The Trish Compton Memorial Concert is a fundraiser paying homage to longtime executive director Trish Compton and featuring her favorite arias. This longtime resident of Woodstock, Vermont, was a well-known proponent of the arts.

The summer series winds up with the Night for the Opera Dinner held on Saturday, July 25, at 28 Green Street in Lebanon at 6pm. Guests will enjoy a private concert and dinner while supporting Opera North.

For more information about the Opera North summer 2015 season and the Summer Dinners and Concerts Series, visit www.operanorth.org or call (603) 448-4141. •

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The season begins with the Night for the Opera Dinner on Thursday, July 9, at Dartmouth Outing Clubhouse at 6pm.

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A RO U N D & A B O U T This Magnolia Warbler was spotted among a group of migrating birds on the south summit of Moose Mountain.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Exploring NATURE

Moss-covered rocks line the Velvet Rocks portion of the Appalachian Trail.

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teve Smith, author of Top 10 Natural Places to Visit in Hanover, New Hampshire, had the great pleasure of researching his book by walking all the trails at least twice. His goal in writing the guide is to introduce people to the many beautiful spots very close to the center of Hanover.

Using photos, descriptions, and maps, Smith acquaints hikers with a range of areas, including Huntington Hill, Mink Brook, Oak Hill, Pine Park, Slade Brook, and Storrs Pond.

While Steve enjoys all the trails, Velvet Rocks is a particular favorite. It’s a lovely part of the Appalachian Trail, and it’s right behind the Dartmouth softball field and Hanover Co-op. “It’s cool to think that you can be in town one moment, and the next you could be in deep woods on a trail that leads to the White Mountains and Maine,” he says. Another favorite is Oak Hill, with views of the Garipay Athletic Fields and Vermont.

Steve, who works at Dartmouth College, grew up in the rural college town of Dudley, Massachusetts. “As a kid I enjoyed exploring the surrounding farmland and looking

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for wildlife. Also, I’ve traveled a fair amount, and I’ve always been drawn to guidebooks,” he says. “My family and I try to explore a different state each year, and I have a collection of Compass guides for each state we’ve toured. Hanover is such a beautiful, historic place, I thought it would be a personally fulfilling project to document some of the trails here and present them in an attractive manner.”

To create the handy guidebook, Steve consulted the Hanover Conservancy website and also spoke with staff at that organization. He utilized a variety of books, including a volume about the Connecticut River and one about trees. This summer he will be leading a walk along the Connecticut River for a Dartmouth camp for alumni and their families.

Steve emphasizes that many of the walks in his guidebook are easy. “You don’t need a huge backpack and hiking boots, just a pair of sneakers and a bottle of water.”

Top 10 Natural Places to Visit in Hanover, New Hampshire is available at the Dartmouth Bookstore, the Norwich Bookstore, and on Amazon. There is also a copy available to borrow from the Howe Library. •

A Karner blue butterfly rests near the confluence of Mink Brook and the Connecticut River.

Steve emphasizes that many of the walks in his guidebook are easy. “You don’t need a huge backpack and hiking boots, just a pair of sneakers and a bottle of water.”

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A RO U N D & A B O U T

SUMMER FUN

Hanover Parks & Recreation

SUMMER CAMPS

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magine a summer day filled with arts and crafts, an eco tour, board games, sports, and storytime.

With school over, kids have lots of time to have fun, and the series of camps put on by Hanover Parks & Recreation offers many opportunities for all kinds of activities. Whether kids sign up for a week or a whole summer, they will experience a jam-packed schedule with some quiet time to read and rest.

Camps are available for a variety of ages and can be attended by Hanover residents and nonresidents. Camp Circle H is for campers entering kindergarten. A maximum of 25 campers will be accepted for this camp that will take place at Richmond Middle School in Hanover.

Camp Dragonfly, designed for campers entering grades one through five, includes swim lessons for grades one and two, and field trips for grades three through five. Campers provide their own snack and lunch. The days include lots of fun with everything from arts and crafts to sports, games, and special events at the Richmond Middle School. >>

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Camps are available for kids of a variety of ages and can be attended by Hanover residents and nonresidents.

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A third camp, known as Camp Quest, is set for the week of August 3 through August 7. Designed for kids entering grades K through five, this weeklong event is chock full of all kinds of events. Every day, kids travel by bus to explore a new place.

For kids with a case of the “can’t get enough camp” blues, there is a final week of fun and games to round out the summer. This week, running from August 17 to 21, is for students entering grades K through five. Another option is the ’Tween Camp, for campers entering grades five through eight.

This exciting adventure includes field trips, swimming, canoeing, town tours, and more. Campers meet at Hanover High School. Both of these camps meet at the RWB Center.

The summer of fun also includes six themes and special events. These days range from Superheroes to Space & Beyond, the Camp Hollywood talent show and an Under The Big Top circus workshop.

For more information and to register for the camps, visit www.Hanoverrec. com or go in person to register at the Hanover Parks & Recreation Center. •

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Katelyn Turner Courtesy of King Arthur Flour

PHOTOS

King Arthur Flour

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Top: Gwen Adams, associate editor of King Arthur Flour’s Magazine, Sift, hands out cookies in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in August 2014.

Above: The King Arthur Flour Bake Truck makes its debut in Vermont in July 2014. Opposite: Two loyal King Arthur Flour fans receive their chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Julie Christopher, marketing program manager, and Tom Payne, director of marketing, greet two animal fans, Toby and Morgan, in Waterbury, Vermont.

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“We collect donations for a social service organization that is local to the event itself, usually for hunger relief programs. And while we’re there, we talk about baking as a way to give back to the community and a way to thank people for doing acts of kindness,” Julie says.

The King Arthur Flour Bake Truck is not your typical food truck. It travels across the US serving delicious comfort food, but it also encourages those it serves to give back to their communities by baking. Customers receive a freshly baked chocolate chip oatmeal cookie (King Arthur Flour’s 2015 Recipe of the Year, in fact), and the only “charge” is a donation amount of the customer’s choice, which is then given to a local social service organization. >>

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Top: Lots of King Arthur fans mingle by the Bake Truck during the company’s annual Harvest Festival in Norwich, Vermont, in September 2014.

Above: Crowds gather at the truck during the Pacific Grove, California, Good Ol’ Days Festival in April 2015. Center: Lindsay Isaac, King Arthur’s Café supervisor, during the Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine, August 2014. Right: Natasha Woods, marketing coordinator, greets customers outside the Bake Truck in Rockland, Maine.

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“This is certainly not a traditional food truck. Usually, you wait in line and exchange money for food. But the idea behind our truck is that we’re getting on the road and meeting more customers than we ever could if we waited for them to come to us. We’re able to get our brand in front of lots of people, visiting cities with big populations, festivals, and events,” says Julie Christopher, marketing program manager.

Julie adds, “When we give out cookies, we collect donations at the same time for the organization that has been selected for that event. We try to make it low pressure; we don’t want people to feel like it’s mandatory. We want them to enjoy the cookie and have a warm and fuzzy experience at the truck. That’s our primary goal.”

SPREADING A DELICIOUS MESSAGE The bake truck is part of a King Arthur Flour initiative called Bake for Good, a campaign that encourages individuals nationwide to raise awareness and funds to help end hunger by baking delicious goods and engaging their community.

The bake truck hit the road in July of 2014 and spent most of the summer in New England attending various food festivals and events, not only raising awareness of local charities but also spreading the delicious message of sharing and doing good by baking.

“We collect donations for a social service organization that is local to the event itself, usually for hunger relief programs. And while we’re there, we talk about baking as a way to give back to the community and a way to thank people for doing acts of kindness,” Julie says.

In addition to the truck, the Bake for Good program has an initiative called Bake for Good: Kids Program. This program teaches students how to bake and allows them to take the ingredients home so they can later donate their baked goods to a local social service organization. Bake for Good: Kids Program (formerly known as Life Skills Bread SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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2015

RECIPE OF THE YEAR

CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES Here it is—King Arthur Flour’s 2015 Recipe of the Year! These cookies are soft and chewy, and packed with chips, and they go beyond the standard chocolate chip cookie with the addition of nutty-tasting oats. They’re a specialty of King Arthur Flour’s Bake Truck, which travels the country serving these as part of our Bake for Good fundraising program. ▷ MAKES 20–100 COOKIES, DEPENDING ON SIZE 1 cup (16 Tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, packed K cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Kosher salt or O tsp regular table salt 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Line several cookie sheets with parchment paper, or lightly grease with nonstick vegetable oil spray.

2. Beat together the butter and sugars until smooth.

3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and add to the butter mixture in the bowl.

5. Mix until everything is thoroughly incorporated. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, and mix briefly.

6. Stir in the chocolate chips.

7. Decide what size cookies you want to make. A muffin scoop (N cup) will make 20 large, palm-sized cookies. A tablespoon cookie scoop (4 teaspoons) will make 50 medium (2K-to-3-inch) cookies, and a teaspoon cookie scoop (2 teaspoons) will make 100 small (2K-inch) cookies.

8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1K to 2 inches between cookies.

9. Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, until they’re a light golden brown with slightly darker edges. Their middles may still look a tiny bit shiny; that’s okay, as they’ll continue to bake as they cool on the pan.

10. Remove the cookies from the oven, and as soon as they’re set enough to handle, transfer them to racks to cool.

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Left: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are King Arthur Flour’s 2015 Recipe of the Year and the official Bake Truck cookie. Above: Natasha Wood and Julie Christopher take a break during the Bake Truck stop in Maine last August.

Baking Program) has spent the last 20 years traveling cross-country educating kids about how to bake and, more important, how to share that knowledge to help those in need. Through this program, more than 215,000 students have learned to bake. In addition, Bake for Good encourages individuals to host bake sales to support the mission of No Kid Hungry to end childhood hunger in the United States.

SHARE THE BAKED GOODS In 2014, the King Arthur Flour Bake Truck visited 25 cities and raised over $8,000. This year, King Arthur Flour has committed to matching all donations they collect on the road. “People really love the truck, and they think it’s so much fun. Our cookie is really decadent, and people are always surprised that a cookie that comes out of a truck could be as good as this is. We provide the recipe to people so they can make SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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the cookie at home, which they love,” Julie says. “I think it’s neat when we’re collecting donations for organizations people are familiar with.”

If you can’t visit the King Arthur Flour Bake Truck, you can still participate in the Bake for Good campaign.

King Arthur Flour encourages you to take a photo of the delicious baked goods you make, a photo of the recipients (your local first responders, for example), or a photo of the bake sale you created. Then post the picture to Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook using the hashtags #kingarthurflour and #bakeforgood and encourage others to do the same!

“King Arthur Flour values making personal connections with customers. After all, that’s what baking is all about, right? Sharing the King Arthur Flour story with people and future customers we meet at the truck as we roll across the country to share the joy of baking is something we treasure,” Julie says. • King Arthur Flour 135 US Route 5 South Norwich, VT (802) 649-3361 www.kingarthurflour.com

Bake Truck driver Kathy Ablaschai and Bake Truck representative Amelia Chandler peek their heads outside to greet customers in Pacific Grove, California, April 2015.

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For a schedule of King Arthur baking contests at local fairs, go to www.hereinhanover.com.

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Shop, Dine & Explore Locally!

The Gilded Edge

Sunny Summer Adventures

An award-winning custom picture-framing shop offering options for every budget, from ready-made frames and the new “Frugal Framing” line to full custom, hand-finished frames that are works of art themselves. Voted “Best of the Best” picture framers in the Upper Valley five years straight!

35 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-2884 Tue–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–3:30pm

Killdeer Farm Proudly offering beautiful, healthy bedding plants, starters, pots, and hanging baskets for the growing season. Killdeer Farm is located on the banks of the Connecticut River off Route 5, just minutes from downtown Hanover and Norwich. Killdeer is also a certified organic vegetable and strawberry farm. Our conveniently located Farm Stand offers a diverse selection of fresh, local edibles from our farm and more in season.

55 Butternut Lane (Farm Greenhouse) 163 Route 5 South (Farm Stand) Norwich, VT (802) 448-2852 www.killdeerfarm.com Greenhouses: Open daily in season from May to mid July.

Farm Stand: Open weekends in May; Daily Memorial Day through Halloween.

Canoe Club Inventive, eclectic food in the center of downtown Hanover since 2003, with a menu that reflects long-standing relationships with local farms. Acoustic entertainment 7 nights a week. 183 carefully chosen wine selections, 24 draft beers, and expansive bourbon, scotch, and rye selections.

Lunch and dinner from 11:30am to 11:30pm and late-night frivolity.

27 Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-9660 www.canoeclub.us

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White River Yarns Inspiration - Quality - Service

Just Paradise

A full-service yarn shop next to the Junction Frame Shop, with over 100 brands of yarns and fibers in every imaginable color and weight. The largest yarn shop in the Upper Valley, featuring a huge variety of notions and accessories. Knit Night on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Join the lending library. Classes offered regularly.

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 reflect 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.

49 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-9301 whiteriveryarns@gmail.com www.whiteriveryarns.com Mon, Wed & Fri 10am–6pm; Tue & Thu 10am–8pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Closed Sun

Color Specialist Salon & Tanning

443 Miracle Mile Lebanon, NH (603) 448-1244 www.justparadisesalon.com Open Mon–Sat

The Chocolate Shop One of downtown Hanover’s treasured destinations, offering the finest selection of chocolates and confections, artisan and classic, single-origin and blended gourmet bars, licorices, gummies, classic candies, and much more.

Carpenter and Main Chef/owner Bruce MacLeod has cooked in San Francisco, South Carolina, and Virginia, but his loyalties lie here in Vermont. Carpenter and Main features carefully prepared local ingredients in the French tradition. Two intimate dining rooms provide elegant dining, and a lively bistro features casual offerings and a fully appointed bar.

Located inside the Hanover Park Building 3 Lebanon Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-9031 www.chocolatenow.com Mon–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 12:30–5pm

326 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-2922 www.carpenterandmain.com Dinner is served Wed–Sun evenings: Bistro 5:30–10pm Dining Rooms 6–9pm Closed Mon and Tue

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King Arthur Flour Watch artisan bakers at work in our bakery. Shop for all your baking needs, from top-quality ingredients to tools, mixes, pans, and more. Sign up for a class.

Sample treats from our demo kitchen. Enjoy a gourmet coffee and pastry, sandwich, salad, or pizza from our café. Catch the sun on our deck; check your email.

Relax and enjoy the return of summer at King Arthur Flour!

135 Route 5 South Norwich, VT (802) 649-3361 www.kingarthurflour.com Open daily 7:30am–6pm

The Butcher Shop at Jesse’s Jesse’s online store features steakhouse-quality meats for grilling at home. Steaks are house aged and hand cut to order.

Seafood is always fresh and inspected for quality by our chef.

Prime rib is available raw or roasted and rubbed with Jesse’s blend of spices. Place and pay for your order online through our secured website. Tell us when you want it and we’ll have it ready! The perfect meal starts with quality ingredients.

224 Lebanon Street, Route 120 Hanover, NH (603) 643-4111 www.jesses.com

Dr. Sam’s Eye Care Finally, style meets substance. Working with a European design team, Dr. Sam has gone rogue—he now offers private-label designer glasses. Many designer frames are fit to fashion-model faces. Dr. Sam’s are sized for the rest of us. And they still use high-end materials, all fabricated to exacting, German-engineering standards.

Want fashionable frames that feel good and fit your face so you look fabulous?

And at a lower price than famous names? Dr. Sam’s Eye Care. Straight talk. Better vision. And now, designer flair for everyone.

9 Dunning Street Claremont, NH 2 Dorrance Place Hanover, NH (603) 543-2020 www.DrSamsEyeCare.com

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Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor for Every Person, Season, and Occasion!

Now in their new home, Lemon Tree offers unique items for everyone, including babies, men, tweens, and even your pet!

Locally made products include the only bourbon barrel aged maple syrup in Vermont. You’ll discover an array of beautiful things, including scarves, jewelry, watches, perfume, candles, ties, home lighting, and much more. We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience!

28 South Main Street (Next to Lou’s Restaurant) Hanover, NH (603) 643-5388 www.LemonTreeGifts.com Open daily

Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery 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. Seasonal specials include Strawberry Rhubarb and Peach Blueberry pies, made only with local fruit and berries. 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.

30 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-3321 www.lousrestaurant.net Mon–Fri 6am–3pm Sat & Sun 7am–3pm

Cabinetry Concepts & Surface Solutions For both residential and commercial projects, Cabinetry Concepts’ design professionals can help create more functional space for any home or commercial project and offer the widest variety of stock or custom cabinetry options, countertop materials, and cabinetry hardware. Surface Solutions showcases the newest materials from VogueBay and Artistic Tile to assist architects, designers, and homeowners to create fresh and innovative looks in porcelain, glass, marble, or natural stone for any surface. A fully stocked contractors’ warehouse offers Mapei setting materials, Wedi Shower Systems, and custom tile-cutting services.

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Nancy Fontaine

PHOTOS BY

CPerry Photography

Discover

Local foods, live entertainment, and more

Farmers’ Markets

in the heart of the Upper Valley

Longer hours of daylight, Memorial Day parades, and graduations are all heralds of summer. Increasingly, the return of outdoor farmers’ markets can be counted among them.

Farmers’ markets are popular for many reasons. Gardeners can buy greens and berries they don’t grow in their gardens, and those interested in locally produced foods and other items can buy meats, eggs, wool, cheeses, maple syrup, preserves, honey, beeswax candles, and more.

Three well-established markets in the heart of the Upper Valley might be considered the regional epicenter of the farmers’ market movement: Norwich, Vermont; Hanover, New Hampshire; and Lebanon, New Hampshire.

DIFFERENT MARKETS, DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES Stephen Hoffman, manager of the Norwich farmers’ market, has pondered why such markets are so popular in the area. “There has been a fairly strong focus on locally produced food for six or seven years or so, and in this neck of the woods, the interest is acute,” he says.

Prepared foods also provide a draw for visitors, who often shop at more than one market. Mary LaMarca of Hanover says, “I go to the Norwich market and to Lebanon sometimes. I like to stop at the Hanover market because it’s on my way home, and I love the falafels.”

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of entertainment. “I like the Lebanon market because there’s so much going on,” says Lisa Ladd of Thetford, Vermont. “There’s food, music, and even crafts for the kids.”

Sally Boyle, who chairs the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, a sponsor of the Hanover market, says, “I can get two or three days’ worth of vegetables on Saturdays in Norwich, and then get more mid week in Hanover.” She adds, “The vendors are beyond farmers; they’re artists.”

One of those vendors, Cedar Circle Farm of East Thetford, Vermont, is a long-term participant in all three markets. Production manager Megan Moore says, “We don’t sell

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wholesale outside of the valley. It’s important to us that what we grow stays in the community.”

The markets bring a wider variety of customers to Cedar Circle’s products. “One of the big benefits is to reach populations of people who might not be driving by East Thetford every day.

It’s a great way to tap into different groups of customers.”

Sally Wilson, manager of the Hanover market, says, “The three markets have different personalities, given their different communities. But we all support each other in our own ways.”

NORWICH Started in 1977, the Norwich farmers’ market is the granddaddy of the group. From early May through the end of October, it inhabits the same field on Route 5, where permanent wooden stalls and a bandstand have been erected. With a pool of more than 100 vendors, the market runs every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Steve Hoffman organizes the live music and vendor mix, which he keeps at 60 percent agriculture based, 20 percent prepared foods, and 20 percent crafts from four local counties: Grafton and Sullivan in New Hampshire and Orange and Windsor in Vermont.

The market goes on regardless of the weather. “We’re here rain or shine,” says Steve. “Very rarely has there been a washout when it’s just poured. And then it’s my job to tell jokes to make the time go by fast.”

In November, the market moves indoors to Tracy Hall and operates every other week.

Interestingly, the percentage of agricultural products rises to 70 percent in the winter.

“We have greens like kale, spinach, and mustards all year long, and storage vegetables like potatoes, onions, carrots, squash, and apples, as you would expect,” Steve says. Some crops like carrots can be planted in unheated greenhouses in the fall and grow slowly throughout the winter, adding to the fresh vegetables offered during the winter months.

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“I can get two or three days’ worth of vegetables on Saturdays in Norwich, and then get more mid week in Hanover,” says Sally Boyle, adding, “The vendors are beyond farmers; they’re artists.”

Finds from many Vermont farms at the Norwich Farmers’ Market include tomatoes and peppers from Four Springs Farm in South Royalton, Potlicker jellies from Barnard, corn from Hurricane Flats in Royalton, and honey from Honeyknoll Farm in South Royalton.

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LEBANON Every Thursday afternoon, from mid May through the end of September, the green in Lebanon, New Hampshire, belongs to the farmers’ market, which is sponsored by the city’s recreation department. Like the Norwich market, there is music provided by area musicians, and it goes on rain or shine.

What began in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a small group of five or six has blossomed into a vibrant market. Lindsay Smith, manager of the market, says there are 50 vendors during the summer market, 55 percent of them agricultural. There are many prepared-food vendors, and the market includes a health and wellness vendor. The market is popular with vendors.

“I have a lot of people knocking on the door to come in. It’s a good sign!” Lindsay reports happily.

Additional elements in Lebanon are craft activities for children provided by the AVA Gallery (weather permitting) and the Front Porch concert series, which takes place just as the market is closing. Lindsay says, “Our market has become a destination. People can get their weekly shopping done, buy healthy and local produce, then buy dinner and enjoy the music!”

Lebanon also has a winter market that takes place every third Saturday morning from November through April. From 10am to 1pm, around 20 vendors can be found at the Lebanon Senior Center selling their wares. The market’s website has a handy list of the types of produce found at each time of year.

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Delicious offerings at the Lebanon Farmers’ Market include cheeses from Parish Hill Creamery of Westminster, Vermont; Ana’s Empanadas (bottom right); maple syrup from Tomapo Farm in Lebanon, New Hampshire; fudge from Royal Towne Gifts of Royalton, Vermont; and freshly made crepes by Vermont Crepe and Waffle.

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HANOVER From 3 to 6pm on Wednesdays in June to mid October, colorful awnings adorn the southeast corner of the Hanover Green, and cars line College Street in front of Dartmouth Hall for Hanover’s farmers’ market day.

The mix among the 30 or so vendors includes 60 percent agricultural and a variety of prepared foods and craft vendors. Like Norwich and Lebanon, Hanover’s market has music, which is sponsored by the Hanover Inn, the Hanover Improvement Society, and Mascoma Savings Bank. Also like the others, the market goes on rain or shine. The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce started the farmers’ market and has run it for the past seven years.

Sally Wilson says, “Our market is different from the others because of Dartmouth.

For three weeks in June and mid September through October, all Dartmouth students are on campus. When they’re here, foods that can be eaten on the spot—strawberries, raspberries, prepared foods—just fly.”

Another aspect of being near Dartmouth is that sophomores are required to be in residence during the summer. “For the sophomore summer-session students, it becomes their thing,” says Sally. In addition to patronizing the vendors, students get involved. “Every year the farmers are interviewed by a student group.”

The market started out at the Hanover parking garage in 2007 and moved to the green one year later; it’s a collaboration among the town, the college, and the Chamber of Commerce. Sally, who has managed the market from the beginning, says, “I’m proudest of what a collaboration it has been.

What’s the downside of having a farmers’ market in Hanover? It’s a win-win.” • FOR MORE INFORMATION Norwich Farmers’ Market www.norwichfarmersmarket.org Lebanon Farmers’ Market www.lebanonfarmersmarket.org Hanover Farmers’ Market www.hanoverchamber.org/index.php?id=173

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“Our market is different from the others because of Dartmouth.”

When students are on campus, “foods that can be eaten on the spot—strawberries, raspberries, prepared foods—just fly.”

Goodies at the Hanover Farmers’ Market include cupcakes made by the Original Cupcake Queen from Hanover, New Hampshire, and jams and jellies from Thompson Goat Farm in Weathersfield, Vermont.

One of the owners of Wild Sisters offers wildflowers, veggies, and crafts.

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Above: Members of the department include Greg McEwan, Maureen Riley, Mark Greenan, Chris McEwen, and Lt. Patrick O’Neill.

Right: Mark Greenan monitors one of the town’s solar-powered parking meter kiosks.

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BY Kirsten Gehlbach Mountain Graphics/Jim Mauchly

THE POWER OF

POSITIVE PARKING

C R E AT I N G O P T I O N S I N H A N OV E R

Drive into Hanover with the power of positive parking—you

will find a spot! There are over 600 parking meters in town that offer two- or three-hour parking, with longer-term lots available. Meters must be fed Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm, except holidays and Saturdays from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.

No coins in your pocket or hidden in your console? Swipe your debit or credit card at the solar-powered parking meter or pay online through the town’s website for short- or long-term leases and fines.

Need to be at work on time at a downtown business but need your car readily available? Downtown employees can park in the long-term metered Marshall Lot on Maple Street or for free at Thompson Arena, with the Dartmouth Loop Shuttle to take you where you need to go. When spots are available in the parking garage after 9am, downtown employees pay $2 a day, first come, first parked. >>

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Above, from left: Lt. O’Neill checks out the new credit card parking meters. Mark Greenan looks at the receipt on the dashboard to make sure it has not expired. Make sure your time doesn’t run out! Greg McEwan can use his smartphone to issue tickets, track timing, and instantly send the information to Town Hall.

The garage can serve 30 to 40 cars a day, depending on events taking place in town and at Dartmouth College.

Hovey and Lebanon Streets offer leases for $35 a month; the central business district for $82.50 a month; or the Lebanon Street parking garage for $110 a month in the basement or $154 a month for more accessible parking. Keep in mind—don’t re-feed the short-term meters inside the central business district.

It could cost you $120 to $160 each month, plus fines!

MANY OPTIONS, WITH MORE TO COME “We are trying to make parking easy, but feeding the meter over and over keeps spaces from turning over. This makes it difficult for customers to shop, meet, dine, and enjoy,” says Lt. Patrick O’Neill, parking division supervisor. “There are options, and we hope to create more.”

The friendly, helpful parking enforcement officers, located in the town hall just off the first floor at the back of the building, are ready to answer your questions. They also accept payments and process ticket payments using a computer-based violation tracking system. The officers also hit the pavement for an estimated five to eight miles a day. Hanover has five enforcement staff, four part time and one full time, and the parking garage has five part-time employees and one full-time employee. Staffing is a balancing act that aims to cover the ground and the hours while keeping a keen eye on the budget and meeting the needs of residents, visitors, and employees in the central business district.

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“It is a rewarding career. The town and board, plus the people in the community, the businesses, and the chamber are supportive in what we do,” says Patrick. He started with the town in 1988 writing parking tickets, then moved to a position with the police department and has spent the last 20 years managing parking. “I am grateful to the town for the opportunity to raise my family in the area,” he adds.

“This a great place to work, great people. I love the town,” says Chris McEwen, parking facility supervisor.

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characters including Cliff Clavin from Cheers (aka John Ratzenberger), Michael J. Fox, and Charles Bronson.

“The work is enjoyable. The coworkers and townspeople are great,” says Greg McEwan, who started nine months ago checking on meter issues and gathering collections from meters and kiosks. Greg is never in one place for long. He notes that people are happy with the solar-powered meters, though many are not yet aware of them, and with the credit card convenience.

“People are nice and polite, overwhelmingly positive,” he adds.

COMING ATTRACTIONS Where does the money go? Revenue generated by parking fees goes into a Parking Fund overseen by the selectboard. Funds are used to support on-street and parking garage operations, maintenance of parking areas, the Advance Transit shuttle service for commuters, and for current and future improvements to the parking system.

The Parking Fund also pays the Public Works Department for plowing and sanding, as well as the bond for the parking garage.

“The budget is $234,000 for Advance Transit routes throughout the Upper Valley and the Dartmouth Downtown Loop,” says Patrick. He hopes the town will continue to fund Advance Transit and Upper Valley Rideshare to offer alternatives to driving to work. “We’re working closely with Upper Valley Rideshare to roll out an employeereserved parking carpool program this summer at a reduced rate to employees.

“We also offer two charging stations in the parking garage, installed in late February and well received,” he adds.

Electrical vehicle charging is booked through the Charge Point network with time spent in the garage paid for by drivers.

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Justine M. Kohr

PHOTOS BY

CPerry Photography

Long River Gallery & Gifts LY M E ’ S B E S T- K E P T S E C R E T

Nestled in the sleepy village of Lyme, New Hampshire, is a small art gallery with a bright yellow door. Outside, two wooden sculptures with towering roots—a work called Amazing Roots created by Terry Lund of Topsham, Vermont—stand tall over the gallery. Inside, the studio is divided into two rooms, one featuring artisan gifts—handmade jewelry, knit hats and mittens, wooden bowls, and pottery—and the other showcasing works of art that run the gamut: oil on canvas, photography, watercolor, acrylic on silk, sculpture, charcoal, pastels, and inventive media such as torn-paper collages. >>

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Opposite: Owners Dave and Lisa Celone.

Left: A view of the east gallery space with Marini-style glass by Robin Mix of Tunbridge and miniature gem creations by Derek Levine of Hartland, beneath the watercolors of Stephanie Reininger of Lyme.

Above: Dave arranges pottery mugs.

Right: In the west gallery resides this table lamp by Ken Blaisdell of WRJ; pottery sculpture

by Bruce Murray of Bradford, Vermont; and stained glass

by Greg Gorman of Lyme, all on a William and Mary birdseye maple dining table by Jim Mason of Lyme.

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Dave Celone, the relatively new owner of Long River Gallery & Gifts, stands in the middle of the gallery admiring a series of watercolor paintings hung on the wall. He and his wife Lisa, chief operating officer of campus planning and facilities at Dartmouth College, became Long River’s new partners in March 2014 when the three previous partners—Peggy Little, Barbara Newton, and Charlotte Bimba—decided to sell the studio after 24 years. The partners, Dave says, simply wanted to pursue other things.

When the gallery went on the market in February 2014, Dave, who lives three doors down from the studio and has bought many gifts there over the years, was quick to jump on the opportunity. During the time of the closing, he was pursuing his master of fine arts degree in poetry at the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

“I thought to myself, well, if I’m sitting here writing all the time, I could probably sit at Long River Gallery and write all the time,” he says. >>

LYME ART WALK ON THE COMMON Long River Gallery & Gifts is collaborating with Lyme Elementary School on an outdoor art show that runs through the summer.

Sixteen works from 13 different artists have been carefully strapped to 16 trees on the Lyme Town Common for a free walking tour and outdoor art show.

Professional artists include Susani Arnold of Thetford, Giovanna Lepore of Canaan, Stephanie Gordon of Piermont, and Dave Celone of Lyme, plus the nine Lyme Elementary School student artists whose work was organized by art teacher Emily Girdwood. Once the show ends, the work will be auctioned off by Long River Gallery in concert with the Lyme School, with all proceeds to benefit the Lyme School Artist in Residence Program.

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Left: A quiet space in the main gallery showcases woodcuts

by Lili Mayor of Hanover below Winkie Kelsey of Fairlee’s pencil and pastel piece. To the right, oil on canvas by Matthew Greenway of Lyme, handmade timepieces under glass by New Life Clockworks of Hanover, and bowls by Earl Strout of Lyme are seen. Judy Lampe, a printmaker from Enfield, shares a wall with the oil-on-canvas paintings of Meg McLean of Lyme.

“We don’t feel like owners or partners,” Dave says. “We feel like members of the collective. I call myself lead volunteer.”

Below: Jewelers from Lyme, Norwich, Hanover, Lebanon, Hillsboro, and Post Mills are all represented here.

Below right: Hand-carved gems in miniature by Derek Levin of Hartland, stackable and unstackable for tactile pleasure and to expose their beauty in the light.

Bottom left: A merging of talent surrounded by art. Peggy Little of Lyme (seated) with new owners Lisa and Dave Celone.

Center: Scarves, hats, cocoon jackets, pottery, baby yoga mats, floor canvases, and an Art Deco-style, two-legged wall chest of maple and ebony in the main craft room at Long River.

Bottom right: In the main gallery space, the art of Mary Jane Morse of Lebanon hangs (left) next to paintings by Betsy Derrick of Hanover (right).

Ming Shaker-style nesting tables are by Jim Becker of Wilder.

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Top: Wood carvings and paintings by naturalist artist Katherine Johnson of Piermont add grace to Long River’s annex gallery right next door at Stella’s Italian Kitchen & Market.

Above: A display of Lyme potter John Quimby’s unique blend of traditional, contemporary, whimsical, and functional Neriage ceramic designs.

MEMBERS OF THE COLLECTIVE Although Dave oversees the gallery and Lisa manages the bookkeeping, they don’t like to call themselves owners.

“We don’t feel like owners or partners,” he says. “We feel like members of the collective. I call myself lead volunteer.”

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Above: Mikki Colbeck of Strafford shows her oil-on-canvas works of River Stones on a panel in Long River’s west gallery.

The “collective” is a group of 120 local artists and artisan craftspeople who work in a variety of media and hail from Lyme and neighboring towns—Hanover, Norwich, Thetford, Orford, Fairlee, often stretching to towns in the greater Upper Valley such as Windsor, Canaan, and Bradford.

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Lyme, the Lyme Inn, Dowds’ Country Inn, Middlebrook Restaurant in Fairlee, and the Loch Lyme Lodge on Post Pond during the summer months. Monthly gallery openings feature one artist, who has the opportunity to discuss his or her work with the public.

ART IN ACTION “It’s amazing how much great, local, and unique artistic talent there is within a 30-to-40-mile radius of where we’re standing,” Dave says. An example of the talent Dave refers to could be the work of Louise Hamlin, the George Frederick Jewett Professor of Art at Dartmouth College. Louise was Long River’s featured artist for April, and Dave calls her work “plexi-prints.” She begins with a pencil sketch of garlic scapes or flower stalks, for example, which is then scanned into a computer and brought to the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, where a laser cutter is used to carve the images into acrylic plates.

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The main craft room at Long River Gallery & Gifts features unique and surprisingly affordable items.

who visit the gallery are often greeted by the artists themselves. Artists in the collective shop-sit at the studio as frequently or infrequently as they like, some even painting on the job— Dave calls this “art in action.” Shopsitting gives the artists opportunities to talk to visitors about their work and answer questions. In exchange, they receive a reduced commission taken from the sale of their work.

“The intent of the founders was never to make a profit, but to show artists’ works,” says Dave. “That’s still my vision: to show great art and give artists a break on commission.”

SPREADING THE WORD Dave, who has lived in Lyme for seven years, is originally from New Haven, Connecticut, and came to the Upper Valley in 1988 to attend Vermont Law School in South Royalton. After practicing law for a few years, he worked in development at VLS and then moved over to the alumni fund at Dartmouth College, where he worked for 15 years.

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offices at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. The transition from development to running an art gallery has been a surprisingly easy one, says Dave. “Instead of selling a product like education, I’m selling a product that I’m even more passionate about, which is art.”

Dave calls the past year a building year for Long River. He has ramped up promotional efforts—posting on local listservs, placing event listings in the Valley News, and partnering with local restaurants and businesses to host openings—in order to increase awareness of the gallery. That’s the only change he’s made so far concerning the gallery’s strategy.

“This place has been a gem since the day I took it over,” he says. “I don’t plan to change the culture, or the structure, or the way we do business.

The only kind of change I’ve been focusing on has been getting the word out and adding some art and some craft, so I can make it more interesting for people walking through the door and for the artists.”

Part of Long River’s secret sauce is the thriving art community in Lyme and the Upper Valley. However, the creative economy and places like Long River Gallery can succeed and continue to exist only if communities unite to support those who make up the creative economy, he says. “That’s where I’d like [Long River Gallery & Gifts] to be,” he says. “I’d like it to have its own voice. And a loud one that encourages people to work at the local level, buy at the local level, and engage at the local level.” • Long River Gallery & Gifts 1 Main Street Lyme, NH (603) 795-4909 www.longrivergallery.com

ONLINE EXTRA

Go online to www.hereinhanover.com to watch a Long River Gallery & Gifts video.

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LIVING WELL BY

Katherine P. Cox

The Brain Rules:

Keep It Healthy A balanced diet is just the beginning “As far as human life is concerned, in all its quality and dimensions, the brain rules,” says Dr. Andre Berger. While that may seem obvious, not everybody makes the connection between brain health and general physical health. The health of the brain will dictate the quality of your life, Dr. Berger says, “in terms of the way you feel, the way you think, and the way you act. We take the brain for granted, but if you take care of the brain, the rest of your body will follow.”

A healthy brain needs a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Berger notes, listing four factors that affect the brain’s equilibrium: sleep, which restores the brain; stress, which affects coordination, memory, attention, and cognitive issues; exercise, which reduces stress and is important to memory and balance; and nutrition, which affects specific neurotransmitters that keep brain function stable. Environmental factors such as allergy sensitivities, medical conditions, and medications also affect that delicate composition. >>

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LIVING WELL “A balanced brain is a compliant brain that will get you through what you need to do in the course of a day,” Dr. Berger explains.

THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA Trauma has a huge impact on the brain’s functioning, and often people aren’t even aware they may have experienced trauma; it may have occurred long ago, and they don’t even remember it. Head trauma suffered by athletes is gaining greater attention and understanding, but many incidents, such as whiplash, minor sports injuries, roller-coaster riding, or even heavy drumming with its accompanying headbanging can have an effect.

“The brain is a fragile organ. You have to respect that. Head trauma can have a major impact on overall health,” Dr. Berger says. “Trauma has significant long-term consequences. Changes in structure are often very subtle.”

NOURISH YOUR NEUROTRANSMITTERS Neurotransmitters in the brain function in an intricate network that creates memory, emotion, creativity, and mood, among other tasks, Dr. Berger says. Four specific neurotransmitters send messages from the brain to the rest of the body: acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, and the amino acid GABA (gamma-amino butyric acid).

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To refresh dopamine levels, try foods such as chicken, duck, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, walnuts, chocolate, and eggs.

To keep GABA regulated, eat fermented foods; fruits such as oranges, apples, pears, and bananas; almonds; lentils; brown rice; and halibut.

“Neurotransmitters determine how the brain works, and because they’re fundamental messages, balance is very important,” he notes. “It’s not uncommon to be imbalanced. We all suffer from periodic imbalances of these neurotransmitters. The best thing you can do is find a way to identify any deficiencies and bring them into balance. Figure out what’s out of whack.”

Each neurotransmitter is associated with a certain set of behaviors, Dr. Berger explains, and a good, balanced diet of whole foods keeps things in proper order. Acetylcholine is associated with mental sharpness.

Signs of deficiency might be anxiety, agitation, memory lapses, and cravings for fat. To address this, eat foods such as artichokes, red meat, broccoli, eggs, and peanut butter.

Dopamine is an energy transmitter, Dr. Berger says, and affects motivation and creativity. Low energy, fatigue, memory changes, decreased sex drive, sleep disturbances, and cravings for sugar and caffeine could indicate a deficiency. To refresh dopamine levels, try foods such as chicken, duck, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, walnuts, chocolate, and eggs.

Most people are familiar with serotonin, which affects mood and sleep. Low levels might correlate to insomnia, weight gain, headaches, sexual dysfunction, pains and muscle aches, and salt cravings. Tryptophan, found in nuts, seeds, red meat, turkey, eggs, chocolate, game, fish, and yogurt, is often the remedy.

GABA functions to calm the brain, Dr. Berger says. Anxiety, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, trembling, insomnia, intestinal disturbances, depression, and even addiction are linked to low GABA levels. To keep GABA regulated, fermented foods; fruits such as oranges, apples, pears, and bananas; almonds; lentils; brown rice; and halibut are beneficial.

A proper diet is just one element in restoring and maintaining cells and optimal brain health, however, Dr. Berger advises. Responsible lifestyle behaviors and a healthy environment are important too. Lastly, “protect the brain from trauma and life should be good.”• SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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Karen Wahrenberger Gaby Varela

PHOTOS BY

We're Makin' WAVES They’re makin’ dreams come true!

If you haven’t had a chance to visit the newly renovated, full-service hair and beauty salon We’re Makin’ Waves in downtown Hanover, get ready to be wowed. A fixture in town for more than two decades, the salon has been brilliantly redesigned and reconfigured, with a new urban décor—the result of owner Lisa Purinton’s collaboration with Robert Snyder & Co. builders and Jessica Bell Designs. >>

Top, from left: The team at We're Makin' Waves includes Shana, Sarah, Emma, Meredith, Shelby, owner Lisa, Kayla, Sabrina, Diane, and Debra. Back row: Jessie, Lacie, Ghislaine, Mary, and Yvonne. Above, left: The wash area features exposed brick from the original 1800s building and vintage photos of classic hairstyles. Center: The newly designed styling area features full-length mirrors and modern lighting. Right: The waiting area boasts comfortable seating and large windows that overlook Main Street.

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“I enjoy what I do, and I have a dream team of professionals with amazing work ethics. We all love the business of beauty!”

The mani-pedi area and the facial and body treatment room have undergone dramatic upgrades, all designed with clients’ comfort and luxury in mind.

Clients can now have their nails done while enjoying a view over the center of town. In the comfy waiting area, a beverage fridge is stocked with wine, and a plate of cookies sits invitingly next to the Keurig coffee machine and a pitcher of water with lemon slices. A bowl of chocolate candies graces the 78

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coffee table by the white leather couch and magazine racks. In short, the gracious staff and the cozy atmosphere make customers feel special as soon as they walk through the door.

LOVING THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY Lisa has now renovated We’re Makin’ Waves for the third time since starting the salon 22 years ago, and she says she remodeled “to give back” to her loyal

Above: Longtime stylists Sarah Taylor and Lacie Scearbo enjoy daily interactions with clients. Inset: Treat yourself to an amazing, pampering pedicure by Shana Greene in the beautiful new nail area.

clients. “We truly appreciate our clients—both women and men,” Lisa says. “We work very hard to take care of their needs.”

We’re Makin’ Waves was originally a four-chair salon in the ’90s, and Lisa upgraded to six chairs in 2000.

In 2006 she expanded, and the salon was up to 11 chairs. Today, her salon has 12 chairs, and most importantly, a team of 15 professionals. When asked how the business has thrived for so many years, Lisa says, “I enjoy what I do, and I have a dream team of professionals with amazing work ethics. We all love the business of beauty!” >> SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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Above: Owner Lisa Purington has been a stylist for 30 years and a salon owner for 22 years and is still inspired every day by her wonderful clients and staff. Right, top: More vintage photos adorn the walls in the comfy color processing area. Right: Veteran stylist Diane Pulley works her hair color magic.

Lisa says they have evolved “with the goal of responding to what our clients are asking for and the latest developments within our ever-changing, creative industry.” She adds, “It’s a fabulous line of work to be in, and we are fortunate to be in a community like Hanover that feels a strong importance to support local business.”

We’re Makin’ Waves’ clients have long adored the salon, voting it “Best of the Best in the Upper Valley” for eight years running and last year adding the honor of “Best Facial/Skin Care Salon.” Because it’s so popular, potential new clients might think it would be difficult to get an appointment. Although Lisa admits that she and several other senior, well-established stylists, most of whom have been working at the salon for 10 to 18 years, have many loyal clients and a bit of a wait for appointments, the newer members of this skilled team of professionals have regular openings. Clients can sign up to receive weekly emails that highlight staff availability for the following week, and then they can go to the We’re Makin’ Waves website to take the free slot.

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PASSION AND EXPERIENCE A key member of Lisa’s team, Shelby Morse has worked at Waves from the beginning and acts as the salon manager and Lisa’s “right hand.” Shelby knows how to keep things running smoothly when Lisa is not there, and Lisa affectionately calls her “an extension of me.” Lisa adds with a warm smile, “She has given me an ear and support, and I could not have done it without her.”

Lisa notes that all her employees are following their passion to work in beauty and are very highly trained and experienced. She explains how the entire staff keeps up with the latest in beauty trends, networking with industry leaders. They attend classes at L’Oreal Professional Academy in Soho and Bumble and bumble University in New York City, and educators from those companies and Kerastase SUMMER 2015 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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S H O P TA L K train staff at the salon. Ouidad, a curly-hair specialty company, sent educators from New York to train and certify staff in their method of cutting and styling curly hair. The salon hosts regular in-salon coloring classes on the latest techniques such as balayage and ombre.

As a result of rigorous continuing education, the entire salon staff specializes in all applications of color and fun, edgy cuts. They use an ammonia-free color line for the comfort of both staff and clients, and the latest technology in smoothing treatments and luxury conditioning treatments

by Kerastase to rescue even the most damaged hair.

All the staff love doing blowouts, upwork, and party styles, including wedding hair styling. Lisa explains that some of her stylists do specialize in certain treatments. For example, Mary Young works magic with multitextural hair, relaxers, and styling for types of African-American hair. Shana and Ghislaine, the estheticians and nail technicians, offer natural nail manicures and pedicures (including shellac), as well as equally pampering specialty facials and body treatments.

To keep newly glowing skin beautiful after facials, We’re Makin’ Waves carries Pevonia skin care and glo minerals makeup and skin care. They also carry the best hair care products in the industry, including Bumble and bumble, Kerastase, Ouidad, and Surface products to keep clients’ hair looking beautiful between styling appointments.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Once a year, the salon hosts a client appreciation soiree with an evening of mini makeovers, refreshments, sample giveaways, and drawings for free products and services. Incentives are offered for introducing a friend to We’re Makin’ Waves or booking a service that night. A Summer Soiree event is in the planning stages for this 82

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year, and regular customers will receive invitations as usual.

We’re Makin’ Waves has deep ties to the community, and when salon staff wanted to give back, they formed a special relationship with the local charity WISE. The salon hosted a group of women who had completed the program at WISE, helping them with career planning and building professional and personal confidence.

The women received a free day of beauty, complete with color services, conditioning treatments, haircuts, and makeup tips. In addition, one of the salon stylists, Sabrina Mulherin, designed a special vintage calendar to sell for the charity. She transformed each of the other stylists into iconic stars of the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s. Lisa is proud that the proceeds of the calendar sales raised over a thousand dollars for WISE women’s services.

With all the hoopla about renovation, it’s important to note that the feel-good atmosphere at We’re Makin’ Waves still starts with the person in charge. Lisa is a soft-spoken woman who exudes professionalism and a love for her business, clients, and employees. She wants her clients to have “a hip and happy place to come and be rejuvenated and pampered,” and her clients are clearly returning the love. •

We’re Makin’ Waves 34 Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-1244 www.weremakinwaves.com

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THE HOOD & THE HOP

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 www.hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

A Space for Dialogue: Fresh Perspectives on the Permanent Collection from Dartmouth’s Students Ongoing José Clemente Orozco: The Epic of American Civilization

SUMMER EXHIBITIONS

Ongoing

The Art of Weapons: Selections from the African Collection Ongoing About Face: Self-Portraiture in Contemporary Art Through July 19 Canaletto’s Vedute Prints: An Exhibition in Honor of Adolph Weil Jr. August 1–December 6 Auto-Graphics: Works by Victor Ekpuk Through August 2 Ukara: Ritual Cloth of the Ekpe Secret Society Through August 2 Collecting and Sharing: Trevor Fairbrother, John T. Kirk, and the Hood Museum of Art August 22–December 6 Water Ways: Tension and Flow Through August 23

Peter Eve, River Wandjina, 2004, gelatin silver print. Gift of Will Owen and Harvey Wagner; 2011.43.77 © Peter Eve.

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WINTER EXHIBITIONS

SUMMER EVENTS July 18 Special Tour: Water Ways: Tension and Flow ▷2pm July 27 Member Exclusive: Tour and Lunch with a Curator ▷12:30–2:30pm July 29 Adult Workshop: About Face ▷6:30–8:30pm

AUGUST

David Goldes, Water Balance, 1994, gelatin silver print. Gift of Nancy and Thomas F. O’Neil III, Class of 1979; 2014.66.16 © David Goldes, courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York.

August 12 Lunchtime Gallery Talk: To See Without Taking: Abbott Thayer’s Below Mount Monadnock ▷12:30pm

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The Hood & The Hop is sponsored by Hanover Eyecare

JUNE June 10 Adult Workshop: Outdoor Sculpture Walk ▷6:30–8:30pm June 13 Special Tour: Auto-Graphics: Works

by Victor Ekpuk ▷2pm

June 16 Lunchtime Gallery Talk: Memory and Victor Ekpuk’s Wall Drawings ▷12:30pm

JULY July 15, 22, 29, August 5 Mindfulness in the Museum Galleries ▷5:30pm

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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 www.hop.dartmouth.edu. The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

MAY 27 ∂ World Music Percussion Ensemble The World Music Percussion Ensemble explores and performs a wide-ranging repertoire, from ancient African rhythms to rock, rap, hip-hop, Afro-pop, Salsa, Brazilian sambas, and world jazz. Hafiz Shabazz has directed this innovative group since 1984.

He is an ethnomusicologist, master drummer, and adjunct associate professor of music at Dartmouth. ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm

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31 ∂ Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 2pm

JUNE 2 ∂ Arts at Dartmouth Awards Ceremony 2015 ▷The Moore Theater, 4:30pm

May 31 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 2pm

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HAPPENINGS: SUMMER 2015 JUNE ∂ JULY ∂ AUGUST

June 1–September 7 Exhibit: Prehistoric Menagerie ▷Montshire Museum of Science

A wooly mammoth with fur that’s a foot thick, a seven-foot-tall carnivore with the head of a giant warthog—meet these and other creatures at the Montshire Museum of Science this summer!

JUNE 6, 20 ∂ 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. ▷11am

Kitchen Chemistry

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Learn about chemical reactions as we combine different common household products. The results may surprise you! ▷3pm

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experiment with how sounds are created and how sound waves travel through different materials. ▷11am

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. ▷3pm

13 ∂ Turtle Discovery Learn about turtles that are native to the Upper Valley. We’ll feed them, learn about their habitat, and then take an up-close look at them in the museum’s aquariums. ▷11am

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

SUMMER CAMP 2015 The Montshire Museum of Science is proud to celebrate 30 years of summer camp! Montshire’s Science and Nature Summer Camps provide the perfect setting for children to explore, investigate, and discover science and nature. This year’s program includes 10 exciting camps designed for children in preschool to those entering 8th grade.

Applications are processed in the order they are received. Programs fill quickly so register early! For more information about each program and to download the registration form, visit www. montshire.org/programs/summer-camp.

JULY JUNE 9 ∂ Books and Lunch on Tuesdays: All Our Names by Dinaw Mengestu Rotary Room ▷12pm

22 ∂ Book Discussion: To Kill a Mockingbird Mayer Room ▷7pm

13 ∂ Straw Rockets Participants will make their own indoor paper rockets and then see how far they can fly. ▷3pm

June 14, 28, July 3, 8, 13, 17, 22, 27, August 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 Hoopster Gliders

15 “True” Tuesdays: Wild

by Cheryl Strayed In the summer of 1995, at age 26 and feeling at the end of her rope emotionally, Strayed resolved to solo hike the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,663-mile wilderness route stretching from the Mexican to the Canadian border and traversing nine mountain ranges and three states. In this detailed, in-the-moment re-enactment, she delineates the travails and triumphs of those three grueling months.

Rotary Room ▷6:30pm

Happenings is sponsored by St. Johnsbury Academy

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

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HAPPENINGS June 21, 29, July 4, 9, 14, 18, 23, 28, August 2, 7, 12, 17, 27 Exploring Magnets Discover some cool things about magnets and their properties as we conduct several experiments using lots of different materials. ▷11am

Fossils: Evidence of the Past You will get a chance to handle real fossils from the museum’s collection and then use a variety of clues to uncover their origins. ▷3pm

June 30, July 5, 10, 15, 19, 24, 29, August 3, 13, 18, 23, 28 Color Mixing Starting with primary colors, we’ll experiment to see what new colors can be created. ▷11am

Mirror, Mirror Learn how to turn simple shapes into complex and fascinating patterns. ▷3pm

JULY July 1, 6, 16, 20, 30, August 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 Skulls Learn about New England wildlife as we examine skeletal remains. ▷11am

11 ∂ Super Science Day: Up, Up, and Away!

Make kites to fly outside in Science Park and capture the power of air by building gliders, rockets, and parachutes at the Science Discovery Lab. It promises to be an uplifting day! ▷All-Day Event

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his step-by-step process, and give it a try! Frames and building materials will be available. ▷12pm

25 ∂ Super Science Day: Nature Up Close Spend the day participating in activities that will have you examining our natural history collections, interacting with the live animal exhibits, and exploring nature throughout the 100acre museum. ▷10:30am

AUGUST 8 ∂ Super Science Day: Splash!

Exploring Water Outside in Science Park, try making boats that float down the rill. Test the strength of foil boats and experiment with what floats and sinks. Then explore the science of water at the Science Discovery Lab. Investigate the properties of water, experiment with density by making liquid rainbows, and see how colors behave in water.

It promises to be a wet day both inside and out! ▷10:30am

August 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Caterpillar Lab Come see the beautiful and mysterious world of the caterpillars that inhabit our woods, fields, and backyards. ▷11am

22 ∂ Super Science Day: Microworlds—Investigation of the Very Small The Science Discovery Lab will be buzzing with activity as we explore an entire world of microscopic wonders. Using an array of magnifying instruments from hand lenses to compound microscopes, you can observe everything from the weave of a tee shirt to invertebrates in pond water, to the nuclei of your very own cheek cells. Discover a whole new world hidden from the naked eye! ▷10:30am » S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 • H E R E I N H A N OV E R

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JUNE 3 ∂ Poetry Reading: Carol Potter & Carol Westberg ▷7pm

10 ∂ Vicki Hoefle: The Straight Talk on Parenting ▷7pm

June 13, July 11, August 8 Second Saturday: Save the Date ▷1pm

24 ∂ The Grace of Incorruption: A Celebration of Donald Sheehan ▷7pm

JULY 9 ∂ Meetinghouse Readings: David Gates & Jonathan Lethem ▷7:30pm

16 ∂ Meetinghouse Readings: Deirdre Heekin & Ann Hood ▷7:30pm

23 ∂ Meetinghouse Readings: Vicki Croke & Jeffrey Lent ▷7:30pm

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House & Garden Tour

Other Noteworthy Events

JUNE 3 ∂ Victoria’s Secrets Middlebury College Professor Antonia Losano explains how the Victorian era, the age of staid decorum, also had its guilty pleasures: mysteries, ghost stories, science fiction, imperialist adventure tales, and radical fantasies of gender confusion.

Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷7pm

8-19 ∂ Archaeological Field School Conducted by Plymouth State University and directed by Dr. David Starbuck, professor of anthropology at PSU. To register, or if you have questions, you may contact Dr. Starbuck directly at dstarbuck@plymouth.edu.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org ▷9am–5pm

June 21, July 19 Summer Sunday Walking Tour: Historic Main Street Walk along Main Street in Norwich and experience the ebb and flow of life in an early Vermont town through the stories its historic buildings tell.

Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷3pm

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HAPPENINGS gardens. Tickets are $25 ($20 for Society members). Rain or shine! Proceeds benefit the NHS. Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷10am–4pm

JULY July 4, 5, 11, 12 Ria Blaas Puppet Show Norwich Congregational Church norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷2pm

21 ∂ Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Edible Flowers This workshop will begin with a short presentation on edible flowers, then we will gather edible flowers from the herb garden, head back to the kitchen in the Great Stone Dwelling, and prepare some tasty treats with our harvest.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org ▷6–8pm

19 ∂ Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Summertime Refreshers Summer’s in full swing and temperatures are soaring. What better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing herbal drink or treat? This workshop will explore the Shaker Museum Herb Garden while discussing the history and benefits of using herbs and plants in our diets. After gathering some fresh herbs, we will head back to the kitchen in the Great Stone Dwelling and learn how to make some great summertime treats.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org ▷6–8pm

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Alice Williams Interiors 66 Amy Tuller, Dietitian 91 Anichini 33 Annemarie Schmidt European Face & Body Studio 59 Artemis Global Art 4 Barton Group Back cover Beans Art Store 87 Belletetes 35 Bentleys 94 Blodgett’s Sash & Door 92 Blood’s Catering 91 Brown’s Floormasters 61 Cabinetry Concepts & Surface Solutions 13 & 47 Canoe Club 44 Carpenter and Main 45 Carpet King & Tile 83 Charter Trust Company 17 Cioffredi Associates 23 Circus Smirkus 29 Clear Choice MD Urgent Care 82 Collective, the Art of Craft 27 Cornucopia Journeys 16 Cota & Cota Oil 66 Coventry Catering 58 Crossroads Academy 68 Crown Point Cabinetry 7 DRM 69 Designer Gold 21 Donald J. Neely, DMD 82 Dorr Mill Store 70 Dowds’ Inn 19 Dr. Roger Phillips 94 Dr. Sam’s Eye Care 46 Elevation Clothing 27 Ellaway’s Attic 26 Encore Designer Consignment/ Gear Traders 26 Fore-U Golf 86 Four Seasons/Sotheby’s Realty 9

G.R. Porter & Sons 83 Gallery on the Green 27 Gilberte Interiors 3 Hanover Country Club 79 Hanover Eyecare 85 Henderson’s Tree & Garden Service 31 Hilde’s Salon 93 Hill Opticians 81 Hitchcock Construction 74 JMH Wealth Management 92 Jancewicz & Son 71 Jasmin Auto Body 93 Jeff Wilmot Painting 90 Junction Frame Shop 42 Just Paradise Salon 45 Kendal at Hanover 87 Killdeer Farm 44 King Arthur Flour 46 Landshapes 68 LaValley Building Supply 43 Lawn Master of Vermont 90 Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover 47 Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery 47 MB Pro Landscape 59 Martha Diebold Real Estate Inside front cover Mascoma Savings Bank 72 Mindful Dermatology 16 Montshire Museum of Science 75 My Brigadeiro 75 NT Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 15 & 26 Nature Calls Inside back cover Neal Wallace Dental 2 Nefertiti Nails 86 New London Barn Playhouse 40 Noodle Station 78 Northcape Design Build 79 Northern Motorsport LTD 61 Norwich Regional Animal Hospital 25 Norwich Wines & Spirits 87

Peraza Dermatology Group 34 Perry’s Oil Service 70 Pure Solutions 60 Quechee Lakes Listing 76 Randall Mudge Architects 58 Remax Group One 42 River Road Vet Clinic 23 Riverlight Builders 40 Roberts Flowers of Hanover 78 Rodd Roofing Co. 6 Sean’s Lawn N’ Garden Services 81 Simple Energy 10 St. Johnsbury Academy 89 Systems Plus Computers 80 Terrace Communities 67 Thai Orchid 82 The Butcher Shop at Jesse’s 46 The Chocolate Shop 45 The Gilded Edge 44 The Hanover Inn 60 The J List 5 The PowerHouse Mall 75 The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm 92 The Ultimate Bath Store 11 The Woodlands 69 The Woodstock Gallery 26 Timberpeg 25 Tip Top Café 29 Upper Valley Oral Surgery 34 Upper Valley Ride 41 Vermont Facial Aesthetics 91 Visiting Nurse & Hospice of VT & NH 93 Vitt & Associates 81 Von Bargen’s 80 Wells Fargo Advisors 1 We’re Makin’ Waves 8 White River Yarns 45 Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce 27 Woodstock Inn & Resort 41 Young’s Drywall 67

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A visit with Town Manager

Julia Griffin Catching up in Hanover

Four years ago, Hanover Town Manager Julia Griffin talked to us about the town’s progressive fiscal policies, raising children in Hanover, and her favorite local spots. This spring, she took time from her busy schedule to revisit a few topics and address a couple of new ones.

What’s been working to keep tax rates under control without sacrificing town services?

Hanover adheres to the discipline of depositing funds into multiple reserve funds every year so that we can fund the lion’s share of our large capital expenditures from dedicated reserve funds rather than bonding for those expenses.

Over time, this discipline has saved the town money and ensured that we stay on top of our infrastructure maintenance, our paving, and our prudent replacement of equipment.

What is Hanover doing to promote energy efficiency? What’s next?

Guided by the Sustainable Hanover Committee, our energy efficiency programs are robust. The town budgets $50,000 a year to fund energy-efficiency improvements for all our facilities, from solar hot-water installation to re-insulation, window replacement, and furnace replacements. In the summer of 2015, the Hanover Public Safety building will host the installation of a large solar array designed to power the building.

How do you explain your deep connection with animals?

My affection for and from animals is like nothing else. It lowers my blood pres96

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sure and increases my happiness. I was one of those kids who loved animals from an early age. I read horse books and dreamed of having my own horse.

Initially, my parents satisfied me with small reptiles, rodents, cats, and dogs.

Today, I cruise animal rescue websites in my spare time, and if not for my husband, who is the rational family member, I would have far more than my current two dogs, three cats, and one horse.

You have a great sense of humor. Who makes you laugh?

So, surprise . . . I love political comedy. I stopped watching network news several years ago because it was all so depressing and surreal. I find the news I receive from Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart

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to be so spot on. When politics verge on the insane, it is so much better to be able to laugh about it. I would be much more cynical if I did not have Comedy Central to keep me grounded in such a hilarious way. Bottom line—we all need to be able to laugh at ourselves or all is lost.

With your youngest child now in college, how is life in the empty nest?

We love the kids and miss them terribly.

But we see them often and, in the meantime, we love not having to worry about a big meal for dinner, being able to go out on the spur of the moment, and the opportunity to travel all by ourselves. A quiet house can be a lovely thing, as long as it is periodically interspersed with the chaos that is kids at home! •