Here in Hanover - Summer 2016

HANOVER here in

SUMMER 2016

VOLUME 21, NO. 2

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and neighboring communities

Crafting Heirlooms AT Headwaters Boatworks

Restoring Smith Pond Authentic Thai Cuisine at Tuk Tuk

CONTENTS

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Photo of Smith Pond by Catharine Lamm

Features 40

Smith Pond Stewards of the land restore and preserve a special place.

by Katherine P. Cox

50 Headwaters Boatworks

Crafting boats for generations to come.

by Mary Gow

58 Lake Superior

Exploring the wilder side of America’s largest lake.

by Lisa Densmore Ballard

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

83 Living Well

28 Best Friends

92 The Hood & The Hop

32 Community

94 Happenings

36 Great Ideas

103 Advertisers Index 104 Hanover Talks

by Cassie Horner

Tips, news & furry facts.

Deep roots: beautifying Hanover.

by Sandra N. Johnson Jewels for Joy.

by Carola Lea

68 Dining Out

Our pursuit of attractiveness, Part 2.

by Katherine P. Cox

87 Smart Cooking

Celebrate the summer solstice.

by Susan Nye Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

A calendar of events.

A chat with Terry Appleby, Hanover Co-op Food Stores.

by Mike Morin

From Thailand to Hanover: Tuk Tuk’s American dream to serve authentic Thai cuisine.

by Nancy Fontaine

76 Business Sense

A philosophy for success: Simple Energy’s winning combination.

by Tom Brandes

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E D I TO R ’ S N OT E

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Summer’s Pleasant Living

The arrival of summer brings picnics, swimming, boating, and other outdoor activities that we look forward to all year long. Take advantage of the great weather by heading outside to experience everything our beautiful region has to offer during the season.

Local orthodontist Greg Baker has been busy for the past several years with an enormous project—restoring and preserving Smith Pond (page 40). Greg shares his story with us, including the challenges involved with constructing a new dam and overcoming many obstacles. Thanks to Greg and his efforts, future generations will be able to enjoy this pristine, peaceful place.

From Smith Pond we travel to Orford, New Hampshire, for a visit with Jordon Sutherlin, owner of Headwaters Boatworks (page 50). Jordon, who’s our cover guy this quarter, makes handcrafted boats and canoes that are works of art. The results he achieves are even more remarkable considering he loves to use vintage tools. Jordon also does fabulous restoration work, as you’ll see in the article. It’s nice to know that some craftsmen still insist on taking their time and doing everything by hand.

We’re also dropping in to see what’s happening at a few local businesses.

Pannipa Pace, owner of Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine (page 68) prepared delicious, aromatic Thai specialties for our photo shoot, and once you see them, you’ll be eager to schedule a dinner there soon. Rob Stenger and Kinson Craft, co-owners of Simple Energy (page 76), are observing their tenth year in business and are grateful for their customers’ feedback. When you talk, they listen, and they’ve expanded their business by paying attention to what their clients are asking for. What a concept!

Wherever your summer adventures take you, stay in touch with local news, events, and additional articles online at www.hereinhanover.com, and Like us on Facebook. Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com

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C O N T R I B U TO R S

Tom Brandes

Tom is a freelance writer in Plymouth, Minnesota, where he writes on a variety of subjects including technology, health care, manufacturing, sustainability, and more. His work has appeared in a number of publications, including New Hampshire Wildlife Journal, Auto Magazine, Fire Chief, and Urban Land. He enjoys hiking, biking, and canoeing during annual visits to New Hampshire with his family.

Katherine P. Cox

Mary holds the middle place in a family with three generations of women writers. An arts correspondent for the Times Argus, she also writes regularly for regional magazines and is the author of history of science books for middle school students.

She lives in Warren, Vermont.

Mary Gow

Jim Mauchly

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.

Chantelle Perry

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Jack Rowell

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.

Jim is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. He has served on the advisory committee for the Digital Communications and Multimedia Design curriculum at River Bend Career and Technical Center in Bradford, Vermont. He has taught photography and Photoshop™ classes at River Bend and at New Hampshire Community Technical College, as well as in his own studio. He is the owner of Mountain Graphics in Fairlee, Vermont.

A fifth-generation Vermonter, Jack Rowell was born and raised in central Vermont. He has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, shooting documentary, commercial, and advertising photographs. His work has been published in Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, the Economist, and the Times of London. In addition, he is an enthusiastic and experienced angler with extensive contacts in the hunting and fishing communities.

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JUNCTION FRAME SHOP

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BARTON INSURANCE AGENCY

MASCOMA SAVINGS BANK

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MORNINGSIDE ADVENTURE FLIGHT PARK

BLOOD’S CATERING & PARTY RENTALS

MOUNTAIN VALLEY TREATMENT CENTER

BOYNTON CONSTRUCTION, INC.

NATURE CALLS

BRAESIDE MOTEL

NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE

BROWN’S AUTO & MARINE BROWN’S FLOORMASTERS

NEW LONDON INN & COACH HOUSE RESTAURANT

CABINETRY CONCEPTS

NEXT STEP CONSULTING SERVICES

CARPET KING & TILE

NORTHCAPE DESIGN BUILD

COLDWELL BANKER-REDPATH & CO., REALTORS

NORTHERN MOTORSPORT LTD

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

PERAZA DERMATOLOGY GROUP

COVENTRY CATERING

QUALITY INN QUECHEE

CROWN POINT CABINETRY

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT

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RIVER ROAD VETERINARY

DATAMANN

RODD ROOFING

DAVID ANDERSON HILL, INC.

ROGER A. PHILLIPS, D.M.D.

DEAD RIVER COMPANY

SEAN’S LAWN N’ GARDEN SERVICES

DONALD NEELY, DMD

SIX LOOSE LADIES YARN & FIBER SHOP

DORR MILL STORE

SUNAPEE GETAWAYS

DOWDS’ COUNTRY INN

SURFACE SOLUTIONS

DOWDS’ INN EVENTS CENTER

THE GRANITE GROUP, THE ULTIMATE BATH STORE

ELEMENT BY WESTIN HANOVER-LEBANON ELIXIR RESTAURANT

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NORWICH REGIONAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ENGEL & VOELKERS, WOODSTOCK

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EVERGREEN RECYCLING

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VERMOD HOMES

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VITT & ASSOCIATES

GILBERTE INTERIORS

WE’RE MAKIN’ WAVES

GUARALDI AGENCY

WHEELOCK TRAVEL

HANOVER COUNTRY CLUB

WHITE RIVER FAMILY EYECARE

HANOVER EYECARE

WHITE RIVER YARNS

HOLLOWAY MOTOR CARS OF MANCHESTER

WILLIAMSON GROUP SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

INFUSE ME JEFF WILMOT PAINTING & WALLPAPERING, INC.

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Cassie Horner

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NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY

7TH ANNUAL GREAT RUBBER DUCKY RACE

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alling all ducks—rubber ones, that is! The Norwich Public Library has about 400 quackers ready and waiting for sponsors in the 7th Annual Great Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, June 4 from 11am to 12:30pm. Families gather in and alongside Blood Brook near the Norwich playing fields for a jolly time cheering on their contestants.

“We have a megaphone and announce when each batch of ducks is going down,” says Jean Krieg, a member of the Friends of the Norwich Public Library. “People cheer on their ducks. Sometimes they even make signs and flags.”

The stream is fitted with screening so no ducks float off to the Connecticut River. The pavilion on the field is the scene of lots of games and crafts for kids, adding to the excitement of the morning.

The Great Rubber Ducky Race originated when the Friends of the Norwich Public Library were brainstorming ways to earn money.

“Someone said they had heard of rubber ducky races in England, and we jumped on the idea,” Jean says. The profits from the race support children’s activities at the library. Last year, the funds raised were combined with those from another event to pay for all the books purchased for the children’s room.

To participate in the event, people buy sponsorships: one duck for $5 or 6 for $25. Each duck has a number, so sponsors can follow the progress of their contestants down the stream. There are three relays, and then a final race with the top ducks competing.

Prizes are awarded in a variety of categories, including the grand prize of $100 and the second prize of a child’s chair. There are also many other prizes consisting of children’s books (usually about ducks) and stuffed animals.

Duck sponsorships can be purchased by stopping by or calling the Norwich Public Library at (802) 649-1184, or by visiting norwichlibrary. org and making a donation. (Just put “Ducky Race” on the memo line and the library will let you know which ducks will be racing for you!) •

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2. A banner announces the race.

3. People gather all along the stream to check the progress of their ducks.

4. All ages come out to enjoy the family event.

Sponsorships are also available by calling Jean Krieg at (802) 649-3147.

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U11 girls celebrate after a New Hampshire league game. Photo by Arlene Brown.

UPPER VALLEY

LIGHTNING SOCCER CLUB

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very year, 500 to 600 kids participate in the programs offered in the Upper Valley by the Lightning Soccer Club based in Norwich. There are competitive travel teams, clinics, and summer camps that attract participants from the Norwich/Hanover area and as far afield as Franconia, New Hampshire, and St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The quality of the coaching is high, engaging beginners and developing the expertise of young athletes up to the age of 19.

The club began in the early 1980s when parents started putting teams together. “Bobby Clark, the former head coach at Dartmouth College, noticed the teams and told the parents he would love to help,” says Kristin Graham,

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managing director of the soccer club. “He brought his team and they helped run clinics. This was the beginning of a long association between Dartmouth and Lightning Soccer.”

The Dartmouth soccer office helped build the club, entering teams in tournaments and the New Hampshire Soccer League, and bringing professional coaching expertise. Eventually, however, NCAA rule changes resulted in Dartmouth’s having no time to run the soccer club. Parent volunteers stepped up to keep the club’s teams successful, but there was still a need for professional-level coaching.

In 2009, the club brought in Charles Mhlauri, the current director of coaching, who was the former head

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“These have been great years for us,” says Kristin. “We went from about 200 kids to 500 to 600.” Charles established a professional coaching network. For example, in the fall and spring, former Jamaican national team players come to coach. The girls’ coaching director, Kristin Thompson, was the former girls’ national team coach for Guam.

These coaches augment the club’s homegrown professional coaches, who bring extensive experience to the young teams.

Summer programs feature Boys & Girls Half-Day Camps for children ages 6 to 12 in June, July, and August. There is also a Boys & Girls Overnight Camp for ages 12 to 16, July 10 through 14. •

For more information and to enroll kids, visit www.uvlightning.org or call (802) 649-7096.

1. U13 boys celebrate a goal, 2013. Photo by Samuel M. Purvis IV. 2. A U11 girls player works her way around the competition, 2015. Photo by Arlene Brown. 3. Campers with assistant coach at Street Soccer Summer Camp in Lebanon, New Hampshire, 2015. Photo by LSC. 4. U18 boys league game versus a Massachusetts club team, 2015. Photo by LSC. 5. A U11 girls player controls the ball, 2015. Photo by Arlene Brown.

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LOCAL AND DELICIOUS

JESSE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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n July 1976, Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern on Lebanon Road in Hanover opened its doors, offering a simple menu with perfectly cooked steaks at its heart.

Forty years later, the restaurant is still going strong, with diversified offerings including seafood, chicken, pork, vegetarian dishes, and of course, its signature steaks.

“It’s been a good run,” says Marc Milowsky, co-owner with his wife Patty. “Our goal at the time was to put food on the table. My philosophy is to keep things simple and give guests exactly what they want with quality food and prices workable for the region. I treat team members the way I would want to be treated. I’ve done every job in the restaurant, and I would never ask someone to do what I wouldn’t do. This is a model that works for us.”

Before conceiving of Jesse’s, the Milowskys were partners in The Prince & The Pauper Restaurant in Woodstock. Three men interested in opening a steak house in

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Hanover approached them. A partnership was formed, land purchased on Lebanon Road, and the restaurant was built and opened its doors.

A year later, all the partners departed, and Marc and Patty continued on alone, building the business into a landmark. Both of them had learned the business at a steak house in Burlington, Vermont. Over the years, they have done several renovations, including the dining room, the bar/lounge, and the addition of a patio. Seating has grown from 90 to over 300, and they also opened Molly’s in Hanover in 1983, which they still run.

Reflecting on the 40 years of Jesse’s, Marc says, “In the restaurant business, you continue to reinvent yourself and keep up with trends. You adapt your concept to what is going on in the world. We started with a very limited salad bar and simple menu. As the years have passed, people have become more interested in food, the food business,

From far left: The Tavern at Jesse's. Exterior view: A Hanover tradition since 1976. Outdoor dining on the brick patio. A full bar menu with specialty cocktails and an extensive wine list. House specialty filet mignon. Awardwinning brunch buffet is served every Sunday beginning at 10am.

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One signature dish that Jesse’s is known for is the prime rib.

Another longtime favorite that started 40 years ago is the teriyaki steak. They also offer an extensive seafood menu, from scallops to swordfish, with specials nightly.

celebrity chefs, and where their food comes from. The profession has become something a lot of people are aspiring toward.”

Today, the menu at Jesse’s is extensive, having moved away from the early days of steak and potatoes on a plate. “The dishes now are more involved. The salad bar has expanded,” Marc says. “All the dressings are homemade, and we use local ingredients as much as possible. We even have our own garden with lettuce, arugula, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.

“We have tried to keep our focus as being a steak house,” Marc says. “We

have more beef and steak dishes than anyone in the Upper Valley. That’s been our signature for over 40 years in the business.”

One signature dish that Jesse’s is known for is the prime rib. Another longtime favorite that started 40 years ago is the teriyaki steak. They also offer an extensive seafood menu, from scallops to swordfish, with specials nightly.

For the anniversary year, Jesse’s will be doing “40 Days for 40 Years,” a special promotion that will offer something different every day for the 40 days leading up to the July 21 anniversary date. There will also be

something special for the members of the VIP Program, a frequent diners’ program anyone can join.

“There has never been a day when I felt I didn’t want to go to work,” Marc reflects. “I love the hospitality business. I have made so many connections to so many people. Jesse’s is a real family affair. It has been part of the fabric of the Upper Valley for 40 years and contributes to what the Upper Valley is today. It’s been a good ride and we’re looking for more of the same.” • Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern 224 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH (603) 643-4111, www.jesses.com SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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BEST FRIENDS TIPS, NEWS & FURRY FACTS

HOT DAYS, COOL PETS You could help your dog or cat chill out with one of the innovative “cool beds” that don’t require electricity, but a few simple tips may work just as well.

TLC FOR AGING PETS In addition to frailty and weakness, our geriatric pets can develop many of the illnesses that older humans face, including cancer, heart disease, joint or bone disease, diabetes, and even senility. Just as human elders are considering “aging in place” by adding features to their homes that ensure their safety and comfort, aging pets require the same consideration.

While their owners think about adding grab bars in showers and stair lifts to reach the bedrooms on the second floor, pets may need movable stairs to reach their best friend’s bed or their own favorite couch or chair. Aging cats may need a litterbox that’s easier for them to get into.

In addition to pads for incontinence, older dogs who have arthritis, dysplasia, or other mobility problems may benefit from front or rear support harnesses that help them on their daily walks.

To learn more about caring for your aging animal companions, visit www.avma.org, the website of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

If your best friend is a senior feline, visit Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine at www.vet.cornell.edu. The Cornell Feline Health Center offers lots of useful information on its web page titled “The Special Needs of the Senior Cat.”

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• Keep pets well hydrated, and remember that dark coats absorb more heat than light ones. Dogs who are older and/or overweight are at higher risk for dehydration. Provide plenty of fresh, cool water for pets, and exercise them in the morning and evening when the sun’s rays aren’t as direct.

• If you don’t have air conditioning, you might lay a damp cool towel on a tile floor for your dog to lie on. Outside, a kiddie pool is great for cooling off hot dogs. Inside, in front of a fan that’s set up in a safe place might be your pet’s favorite new spot when summer days heat up.

• Try spraying your pet with a mist of cool water from a spray bottle. Be sure to spray your dog’s paws and belly; they cool from the bottom up to the top.

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For naming pups, Fido and Rover have gone the way of John and Mary for human babies.

The most popular names for male dogs in 2015 included Max, Charlie, Buddy, Bear, and Oliver.

Lucy, Molly, Sadie, Maggie, Bailey, and Sophie topped the list of popular names for female dogs.

MUST LOVE ANIMALS! The Upper Valley Humane Society is offering a summer camp for pet lovers ages 9 to 13.

“Unleashed Adventures” is an animal-themed, weeklong program designed to foster respect, compassion, and kindness toward all living beings.

Not only future veterinarians but also any child who loves animals will most likely enjoy this opportunity. Activities are directed by the Upper Valley Humane Society and hosted by Crossroads Academy in Lyme, New Hampshire.

Campers will have hands-on opportunities to experience caring for rabbits and guinea pigs on a daily basis. They’ll also have two off-site field trips to local animal care organizations, where they’ll learn from the experts who care for companion animals. Each day will focus on a unique animal theme, and campers will enjoy educational activities, animal encounters, games, and crafts. For more information or to register your child, visit uvhs.org.

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FAT CAT? Indoor cats live longer and generally healthier lives, but a lack of outdoor activity may make them heavier than their ideal weight. Research suggests that feeding overweight cats smaller meals more often during the day could increase physical activity and decrease weight. In addition, meals with a little water added seemed to raise activity levels in lean cats. Researchers also discovered that cats were more active before meals, especially those fed four times daily or fed a random number of times per day. If your feline is packing on the pounds, ask your vet if these tactics might be worth trying.

YAPPY HOURS On the first Thursday of each month from May through October, an Upper Valley restaurant hosts Upper Valley Humane Society (UVHS) for the evening. There’s always a raffle and plenty of dog-gone good fun. A portion of sales benefits UVHS. Yappy hours this summer are on June 2 at the Salt Hill Pub in Hanover and on July 7 and August 4, with sites yet to be determined. Don’t be left out in the heat— visit the UVHS website for details at uvhs.org.

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COMMUNITY BY

Sandra N. Johnson, President, Hanover Garden Club

Deep Roots Beautifying Hanover How one man made a difference This year the Hanover Garden Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary—and there’s a lot to celebrate! The Garden Club’s involvement in the life of Hanover goes back to 1936, when a group of women who were interested in protecting the natural resources of their growing community formed the Hanover Garden Club.

The organization attracted members with a love of gardening. As civic-minded individuals, they took an active role in maintaining the beauty of their community. Also forward-thinking people, they were concerned about conservation and environmental sustainability. Over the years, the Hanover Garden Club has grown to over 200 members, attracting men and women who share the same values as those original members from all over the Upper Valley.

A VERY SPECIAL POSTMAN At this time of year, the club’s members are busy planting all of the town gardens and hanging the flowering baskets that will soon be seen blossoming throughout Hanover. This valued and enduring tradition, however, did not begin with the garden club. It can be attributed to Julius S. Mason, a local Hanover-based mailman.

In 1919, Julius began his 37-year career with the post office, delivering mail to the area west of Main Street. He also began planting a wide variety of annuals, perennials, and shrubs in many of the public spaces that he encountered along his mail route. These barren patches begged for a bit of color and more interesting scenery. Some of the seeds and plants that Julius Mason used were donated, but most were his own contributions. As the years went by, more gardens were developed, and during the summer months, many areas of the community were ablaze with color.

Over the years, Julius tended these gardens in several key locations around Hanover—a traffic island in front of the Hanover Inn, at the Nugget Theater (located then at 2 West Wheelock Street), on the Casque and Gauntlet corner, at the municipal parking lot, in front of the Super 32

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Julius S. Mason as a young postal worker in Hanover. Photo courtesy Dartmouth College Archives.

Duper grocery store parking lot (now the CVS Pharmacy), and along South Main Street as one enters Hanover along Route 10.

Each year, this green-thumbed postman would add small-plot gardens where he felt a splash of color was needed. As the gardens matured during the summer months, flowers were picked and presented to patients at Hanover’s Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and to friends along his mail route. When Julius Mason passed away in 1965, the people of Hanover recognized that they had lost a faithful and valuable friend who had enriched the community in his own very special way.

A LEGACY CONTINUES After his death, the Hanover Conservation Council established the Julius Mason Fund and sought assistance from the Hanover Garden Club to continue his gift of beautifying the town of Hanover. Work was initiated to create new “beauty spots” in the town as well as to maintain the flower gardens so lovingly cared for by Julius. The Council solicited donations from the community, and during that first year, more than $1,200 from 75 contributors was collected. The sole purpose of the fund was to continue what Julius Mason had started 45 years earlier.

For 38 years after Julius’s death, the Conservation Council and the Hanover Garden Club shared the responsibility for these town

COMMUNITY gardens, with the Conservation Council acting as fiscal agent. In 2003, the Hanover Garden Club assumed full responsibility for the fund and continues to maintain it to this day.

To continue Julius’s work, the Garden Club sponsors three fundraising events during the year that provide much of the money needed for the planting and upkeep of the town gardens. A Silver Tea for the membership is held in October, a Holiday Sale in December, and a Plant Sale in late May. With additional resources provided by the Hanover Improvement Society, a gardener is employed by the town to weed and water the gardens and hanging baskets and keep them looking beautiful throughout the summer months.

STOP AND ADMIRE THE FLOWERS Seeing the flowers now blooming along Main Street in Hanover, it is hard to believe that the efforts of just one man could have had such a profound impact on a community. Julius Mason’s avid interest in flowers and his talent for growing things spread deep roots within the Hanover community. These roots have been protected and sustained for almost 60 years now by dedicated members of our community.

This summer when you visit the Hanover Co-op Food store, take your children to Storrs Pond or Tenney Park, return a book to the Howe or Etna Libraries, take a class at the Senior Center, pay a bill at Town Hall, park in the municipal parking lot, drive by the Fire and Police Station on Route 10, or take in a movie at the Nugget, please stop to admire and appreciate the flower beds that Julius started almost 100 years ago. With the Hanover Garden Club celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, we feel honored to have been charged with continuing this important work that Julius S. Mason began so very long ago. • For more information on the Hanover Garden Club, visit www.hanovergardenclub.org.

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COMMUNITY BY

Carola Lea

Jewels for Joy

Brighten the future with treasures from the past

I looked at the diamond tiara as it lay sparkling in my safe deposit box. “What a waste,” I thought. I imagined my great-great-grandmother making an entrance at grand parties, dressed in satin and velvet with the tiara twinkling on her forehead, followed by my great-grandmother, and my grandmother, and then my mother. I thought of how it had sparkled at balls and been appreciated. But ever since my mother had given it to me, it had rested in the dark in my safe deposit box. I can’t imagine ever taking it out and wearing it, and I can’t imagine my daughter or grandchildren wearing it. It isn’t valuable enough to save the world, but it could do some good, although not in my safe deposit box.

My plan had been to leave it to my son Creston in my will (it doesn’t seem right that women get all the jewelry). So I thought, if I sold it, I should do something with the money that my son would approve of. At one time, he was the chairman of the board of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. He had started the Lea-Bradford Fund there in honor of both of his grandmothers, who were strong advocates for Planned Parenthood. His maternal grandmother was a Planned Parenthood Federation of America board member and a founding board member of Planned Parenthood of New York City, and his paternal grandmother was board president of Planned Parenthood of Philadelphia.

When I told Sabrina Leonard, a gemologist at Hanover’s Von Bargen’s Jewelry who also comes from a line of Planned Parenthood supporters, of my intention, she said how nice it was to have the tiara go to a cause to benefit women. True, I realized, my great-great-grandmother, great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother had all been strong advocates for women’s health.

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“You never know what can come from a simple encounter when you take the time to really listen and engage another person. It was such a privilege to be involved with this project.” tucked away can feel like a waste, sometimes there is no value that can truly reflect the personal importance they carry. By donating the proceeds to a cause that is meaningful to her family, Carola found a beautiful way to realize the full potential of this extraordinary piece.

“Carola came in to Von Bargen’s to have a watch battery replaced,” Sabrina explains. “When we told her that we donate half the proceeds from battery sales to the Prouty, we started discussing charitable giving.

She told me of her plan to donate her 18th century Tiffany and Co. diamond tiara to Planned Parenthood and asked me if I would be interested in assisting her. You never know what can come from a simple encounter when you take the time to really listen and engage another person. It was such a privilege to be involved with this project.”

AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE Sabrina and I thought this might establish a precedent, Jewels for Joy. If you wish to donate a special piece of antique jewelry, bring it to Von Bargen’s Jewelry. In addition to the Hanover location, they have Vermont locations in Burlington, Stowe, Springfield, and Stratton. For a small fee, Von Bargen’s will facilitate having it appraised and sold, providing you with funds to donate to a worthy cause. What a beautiful thing to watch a treasure from the past brighten the future of those in the present. • SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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Visit Historic

Woodstock Vermont this Summer

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Katherine P. Cox Greg Baker

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Smith Pond Stewards of the land restore and preserve a special place

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hat began as a labor of love for Hanover resident Greg Baker became a lasting legacy, thanks to his determination to protect the

uninhabited beauty of Smith Pond in Enfield and restore the loon habitat. When Greg, an orthodontist in Hanover since 1985, first flew over the historic pond in 2001, he was struck by its pristine splendor. The Shaker Mountain Pond, as it was known at one time, was created by the Shakers of Enfield in the mid 1800s. >>

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“You are what you leave behind.”

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1 Much of the land around Smith Pond is owned by New Hampshire Fish and Game, but Greg had his eyes on a small, 50-acre section on the pond that he purchased in 2002 from an absentee landowner in New Jersey. “It was such a pristine, beautiful place,” he says. But ownership did not come without several unforeseen hurdles.

CLEANING UP The land was the main access to the pond and had long been used as a party spot with people littering and trashing the area. The small cabin had been destroyed. The first step he took to protect the property was to install a gate a mile down the road so vehicles could not drive there.

Despite putting up signs welcoming the public to hike in and enjoy the pond responsibly, he received hate mail condemning his actions. He spent a year cleaning up the land and hauling trash to the landfill.

During his first summer on the pond, he noticed the water receding from the shoreline and saw that nesting loons were unable to get to their nests. He discovered that the lake dried up during the summer because the old Shaker dam was crumbling and leaking, and the water would drain out.

“There was originally a swampy area with a small pond called Lily Pond that was much, much smaller than the area of the eventual Mountain Pond,” says Michael O’Connor of the Enfield Shaker Museum. “The Shakers dammed the natural outlet of Lily Pond and created multiple smaller dams around the perimeter of the plateau to create Mountain Pond.” It was the water source for the Shakers.

Greg did some research on the dam, which had been condemned in 1974, and tried to get the state involved in fixing it. A bill sponsored

by Senator Clifton Below to fix the dam failed to pass the New Hampshire Senate. After many meetings in Concord over two years, Greg was finally told there was $17,000 available to build a road to the dam and remove it, but that the money could not be used for restoring the dam.

He then enlisted his neighbor, Paul Cavicchi, who owned more than 900 acres that wrap around his on the pond, as his partner in a lengthy and expensive process of permitting to rebuild the dam. >>

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1. The pond was drained in preparation for dam reconstruction.

2. Before pouring concrete, the base of the old Shaker dam was cleaned out and the ledge was prepped.

3. One mile of new road was built to allow access for excavators and concrete trucks.

4. The old Shaker dam is ready to be fortified by the new “Baker” dam.

5. Pumps were needed to transport concrete from the trucks to the pour site.

6. A temporary dam held back the rising water for the final pour on October 9, 2009.

7. By the fall of 2010, the water level was fully restored.

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It’s SUMMER inside the greenhouse, even in winter.

REBUILDING THE DAM Paul, who lives in Houston, bought his property in 1996 for the same reason Greg was drawn to the area—its natural beauty. He owned the land under the dam but not the dam itself. However, he knew something had to be done “to ensure the integrity of the pond.”

He says he and Greg talked for years about what to do and finally agreed to split the cost of rebuilding the dam.

“It was a very expensive project.”

Starting in 2003, it took five years to get 10 permits, at a cost of almost $400,000. Greg oversaw the actual construction, which took five months starting in May 2009 and cost an additional $400,000. Large pumps were brought in to drain the water and combat the record amount of rainfall that summer.

Once built, it took five more months for the spring-fed pond to fill up. In April 2010, the pond level reached the new spillway height and the loons returned.

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property into a conservation easement so Smith Pond will remain unspoiled.

He says, “This is one of my greatest accomplishments. You are what you leave behind.”

PRESERVING THE LAND FOR GENERATIONS Greg’s legacy will be further protected by a recent transaction between his former neighbor, Paul Cavicchi, and the Upper Valley Land Trust, who acquired his 995 acres last December. “My wife and I used to go up and hike the land with our kids and we really enjoyed that,” Paul says. The decision to sell to the Land Trust was mostly his wife Melody’s, he says. “It’s such a pretty piece of land. My wife never wanted it developed. It’s a great idea to leave it behind as a legacy. It’s our gift to the town and state and visitors for being blessed with accomplishments in our lives.”

The land connects two parcels of land owned by the New Hampshire Fish and Game and is a rare resource for its ecological importance, connection to the community, and history, says

“It’s a great idea to leave it behind as a legacy.

It’s our gift to the town and state and visitors for being blessed with accomplishments in our lives.” — Paul Cavicchi John Roe, vice president of programs and operations at the Land Trust.

“It’s an important wildlife habitat,” he says, which Fish and Game had identified as high priority. “There are nesting loons 10 miles from the urban Hanover-Lebanon area,” John marvels.

He credits Greg with his efforts to decrease uncontrolled access to the pond while still allowing the public entry on his property. “It’s the right mix of recreation and ecology. That’s why it’s such a special place. That’s what land stewardship is all about.

“The area has a lot of wild land,” he adds. In addition, “there’s all this history there. The entire mountainside was a highly engineered water system 175 years ago for the three Shaker villages in Enfield near Mascoma Lake,” he says. “It includes amazing wetland habitats,” with 114 acres of wetlands that include vernal pools, meandering and rocky streams, and two waterfalls.

The Land Trust hopes to demonstrate the importance of land stewardship and management of ecological resources as well as weave in recreational use.

John praised the Cavicchis’ generosity in selling the property below market value, which allowed the Land Trust to purchase it. “He’s someone who absolutely loves this place and wants it to stay that way. He believes land should be preserved, and his bargain sale allows us to do this. It’s truly a gift on his part.” Indeed, thanks to the diligence, vision, and generosity on the part of Greg Baker and Paul Cavicchi, an unspoiled part of New Hampshire will remain that way for future generations to enjoy. • SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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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 fashionmodel faces. Dr. Sam’s are sized for the rest of us. And they still use high-end materials, all fabricated to exacting Germanengineering 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.

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Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery

White River Yarns Inspiration * Quality * Service 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. Senior discounts every Wednesday (65+). Join the lending library. Classes offered regularly.

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A tradition since 1947, Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery is proud to be a certified green restaurant with a focus on locally sourced food products. We enjoy serving our 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 you can order our 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

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Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor for Every Person, Season & Occasion Lemon Tree is Hanover’s go-to gift shop to meet all of your gifting needs for the special people in your life, including yourself! You’ll discover an array of beautiful items, including Smathers & Branson as well as other unique Dartmouth products, leather goods, sleepwear, robes, scarves, jewelry, watches, candles, silk ties, decorative pillows, home lighting, throws, and much more. We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience, and we are happy to ship anywhere in the United States!

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

Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern Jesse’s Steaks, Seafood & Tavern has been an Upper Valley tradition since 1976, offering the most extensive salad bar, thick juicy burgers, hand-cut steaks, and fresh seafood. Two outdoor patios and private dining rooms can accommodate large parties of up to 100 guests for weddings, rehearsals, company gatherings, or just an excuse to have a party. Take advantage of our Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6:30pm and live entertainment every Friday night. Sunday mornings beginning at 10am, try our award-winning brunch buffet featuring classic brunch items with a Jesse’s twist.

Route 120 Hanover, NH (603) 643-4111 www.jesses.com Open 7 nights a week at 4:30pm

We’re Makin’ Waves Spice up your color this summer! Come into We’re Makin’ Waves and let one of our color professionals update your look! In addition to our well-trained stylists, we have two estheticians on staff to pamper you in our newly renovated spa suite.

Refresh yourself this summer and invest in yourself today! Call (603) 643-1244 or stop in and see us at 34 South Main Street in downtown Hanover.

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Combining all the top features, this dramatic six-burner gas grill proudly boasts everything from a Sear Station smoker box and burner to an infrared rotisserie burner and Tuck-Away motor with separate fork and spit storage, side burner, LED tank scale, and enhanced lighted knobs.

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34 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-1244 www.WereMakinWaves.com

7 South Street Hanover, NH (800) 643-2308 www.TrueValue.com

Mon–Wed 9am–7pm Thu & Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–4:30pm

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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.

Artifactory

326 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-2922 www.CarpenterAndMain.com

PowerHouse Mall 8 Glen Road, #12 West Lebanon, NH (603) 298-6010 www.ArtifactoryNH.com

Dinner served Wed–Sun evenings Bistro 5:30–10pm Dining Rooms 6–9pm Closed Mon and Tue

Artifactory is a family-owned business in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, with an ever-changing collection of unique sterling silver and 14k gold jewelry and exquisite gifts. We have a passion for gorgeous precious and semi-precious gemstones that we pass on to our customers.

Complimentary gift-wrapping is available all year long!

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Mon–Wed 9:30am–6pm Thu–Sat 9:30am–8pm Sun 11am–5pm

Killdeer Farm

Ramunto’s Brick & Brew

We proudly offer a diverse selection of the highest quality local foods, highlighted by our own freshly picked certified organic fruits and vegetables. We also grow carefully tended bedding plants, vegetable, and herb plants for your garden. Visit us at our farm greenhouses, just minutes from downtown Norwich and Hanover on the banks of the Connecticut River, or at our award-winning farm stand on Route 5 in Norwich next to King Arthur.

Here at Ramunto’s Brick & Brew we are dedicated to the highest quality New York pizzas. Our handcrafted pizzas, calzones, and stromboli require the freshest dough, which is made daily along with our signature sauce and freshly grated, premium whole-milk mozzarella. Our authentic wood-fired and seasoned slate ovens finish the process with our skilled cooks monitoring the process. Come join us for a real pizzeria experience in a fun family atmosphere.

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

Farm Stand open daily May 20th through Thanksgiving.

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9 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-9500 www.ramuntospizza.com

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Molly’s Restaurant & Bar 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 chef-inspired seasonal menu that brings out the freshest local flavors that the Upper Valley has to offer. Downtown outdoor dining at its best on Molly’s patio!

43 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-2570 www.mollysrestaurant.com Open 7 days a week at 11:30am

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 Vidrepur Glass, VogueBay, and Porcelanosa from Spain 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.

Just off I-89, Exit 19 227 Mechanic Street Lebanon, NH (603) 442-6740 (603) 442-6750 www.CabinetryConceptsNH.com www.SurfaceSolutionsNH.com Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 9am–3pm

Hilde’s Salon Vienna Hair & Skin Care Services for Carefree Summer Living!

The Upper Valley’s custom hair color specialist, Hilde’s Salon Vienna provides hair and skin care services and products for women, men, and children in a contemporary salon with Wi-Fi. Our professionally trained staff offers trendy to classic cuts, foil to funky color, brows to full body waxing, facials, and manicures.

Walk-ins welcome; free parking garage.

80 South Main Street Mascoma Savings Bank Building Hanover, NH (603) 643-4260 www.HildesSalonVienna.com Mon–Fri 8am–5pm Sat 8am–3pm Early mornings and evenings by appointment

The Gilded Edge 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

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BY

Mary Gow

PHOTOS BY

Jack Rowell

Headwaters Boatworks

This page: Jordon in his shop with a 1934 Old Town canoe that he restored.

Opposite: Jordon hand planes a decorative bead on a mahogany guideboat rail.

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CRAFTING BOATS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

“We’ll be launching it pretty soon,” says Jordon Sutherlin, hand resting on the gleaming mahogany sheer strake—the top rail—of the Adirondack guideboat in his workshop. Two more coats of varnish, installation of the custom bronze oarlocks, a few other final touches, and this beautifully crafted version of a historic Cyrus Palmer–designed guideboat will make its maiden voyage, probably on nearby Indian Pond. >> SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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At Headwaters Boatworks in Orford, New Hampshire, Jordon handcrafts classic Adirondack guideboats and Rushton “Wee Lassie” solo canoes. Specializing in traditional wooden boatbuilding, he brings to his work meticulous craftsmanship, a keen eye for design, and a profound appreciation for these time-tested watercraft. “Our goal is to create boats that are beautiful, well made, and ecologically responsible that can be passed on to generations to come,” says Jordon.

CREATING FAMILY HEIRLOOMS Traditional wooden boatbuilding is a laborintensive calling. Hundreds of hours of precise handwork go into each boat—a single plank can require an entire day’s efforts. With Jordon’s expertise, his boats join the ranks of other fine watercraft that are used, enjoyed, and cherished as family heirlooms.

“A guideboat is like a fine wine,” says Jordon.

“How they are built is unique. How they handle in the water is unique. With its streamlined hull, a guideboat is very fast. It’s a lively boat.

There’s not much extra on it, so it’s very light.

And its history is really rich.”

Adirondack guideboat history is intrinsic to its design. The boat’s origins identify with early 19th century skiffs—small, open boats rowed with fixed oars that proved themselves suited to seagoing as well as inland waters. In the mid 1800s, the Adirondack boats evolved to meet the natural and cultural environment of the region. The Adirondack wilderness, with its abundant ponds, lakes, and rivers, attracted “sports” to hunt and fish.

The Adirondacks also became a rustic destination for industrialists who built grand summer camps. Local guides knew the territory and were experts in taking visitors to rewarding fishing and hunting spots. Guides needed boats that could be propelled by one person, that handled well with the winds and waves on the lakes, that were lightweight enough to be carried on portages, and that were strong enough to carry the “sport,” his gear, and his catch, including a good-sized buck.

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“A guideboat is like a fine wine,” says Jordon. “How they are built is unique. How they handle in the water is unique. With its streamlined hull, a guideboat is very fast.

It’s a lively boat. There’s not much extra on it, so it’s very light. And its history is really rich.”

Clockwise from top left: Old Town canoe and an Adirondack guideboat nearing completion.

Carving out a detail with a hand plane. Jackie in her Rushton “Wee Lassie” solo canoe. Jordon roughs out some spruce stock on his vintage 12-inch joiner from the late 1800s. The inside of Jackie’s solo canoe showing the detail work.

Being a skin-on-frame design, the Rushton canoe weighs only 18 pounds.

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lightweight, double-ended craft, rowed by one person facing the stern.

Although somewhat resembling a canoe, Jordon explains, “It is a completely different animal.”

The bottom of the guideboat is much narrower than that of a canoe, and it has a greater curve in its “deadrise”—the angle that forms between the boat’s bottom and a horizontal plane on either side of its center keel.

From this configuration, Jordon notes, “It feels a little tippy as you get into it, but the secondary stability is very nice. When it heels over, it settles into the water, while with a canoe, when it starts to tip, it goes right over.”

AN EYE FOR AESTHETICS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL Jordon’s path to traditional boatbuilding started when he was young.

Growing up in the state of New York, he spent a lot of time on the water during family vacations in the Adirondacks and near his family home on the Susquehanna River. In high school, he made his first boat, a canoe that he built in a friend’s wood shop.

Experiences in the Adirondacks led to his decision to study at Paul Smith College, where he majored in outdoor leadership, keeping his hand in boatbuilding through naval architecture classes and projects. As a licensed New York State outdoor guide, Jordon worked on the water.

Apprenticing with Robbie Fernette at Raquette River Outfitters in Tupper Lake, he honed his boatbuilding and restoration skills. “Robbie is one of the finest guideboat builders alive,” Jordon notes.

Headwaters Boatworks opened in 2010, not long after Jordon and his wife Jackie Hennard moved to the Upper Valley from the Adirondacks, a relocation prompted by Jackie’s career with the Quechee Club. Working from his well-equipped wood shop at their home, he offers a number of different 1800s’ style Adirondack guideboats including a 16-foot design 54

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Opposite: With a few finishing touches, the 16-foot guideboat will be ready to launch.

Above: Jordon and Jackie enjoy a guideboat from the 1800s. Jordon uses a Wildwood paddle, an original design he created for Headwaters.

by Cyrus Palmer and a 12-foot design

by John Buyce. He also offers an adorable small solo canoe, a Rushton’s Wee Lassie. With all of his commissions, Jordon works closely with his clients.

Depending on the model and details, the boats range from about $2,500 for a Wee Lassie to $12,000 to $25,000 for guideboats.

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“A Saranac boat (an Adirondack guideboat specific to the Saranac Lake, New York, area) is one of the finest things that the skill of man has ever produced under the inspiration of the wilderness. It is a frail shell, so light that a guide can carry it on his shoulders with ease, but so dexterously fashioned that it rides the heaviest waves like a duck, and slips through the water as if by magic. You can travel in it along the shallowest rivers and across the broadest lakes, and make 40 or 50 miles a day, if you have a good guide.”

—Henry Van Dyke, 1895, from his book Little Rivers, a Book of Essays in Profitable Idleness.

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a handsome contrast that highlights the boat’s graceful form. Ribs and rails are ash, and the decks are cherry.

The seat frames are mahogany; seats and backrests are caned. Jordon does all the caning, too. Bronze fixtures for the boat were cast at a foundry in Massachusetts.

Besides boatbuilding, Headwaters Boatworks restores wooden boats.

Selective about the projects he undertakes, Jordon works primarily on historic vessels. While some boats require expected maintenance, he also deals with catastrophic damage; when a guideboat was accidentally run over in a driveway, he was called in to do an emergency repair.

Boatbuilding is the heart of Jordon’s business, but he also applies his woodworking talents and passion in other directions. “Every year I’ve diversified the business in one way or another.

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wood and iron furniture with Rich Franklin of Vermont Country Iron in Bradford,” says Jordon. In their collaboration, Jordon and Rich design and create custom tables, bookcases, planters, and other pieces. They also work with architects and interior designers on architectural features including railings for staircases and decks.

Specializing in woodworking, Jordon is profoundly attuned to the source of his raw materials. Making a closer connection to the forest, he recently purchased a Wood-Mizer LT40 hydraulic sawmill. With this portable mill, which is towed like a trailer, he can go to a woodlot and cut the lumber right on site. • Headwaters Boatworks 2172 Route 25A Orford, NH (802) 280-8220 www.headwatersboatworks.com

The view looking north along the northwestern shoreline of Lake Superior.

Inset: Waterfall in Cascade River State Park.

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LAKE SUPERIOR

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ake Superior has always held a fascination for me, perhaps because it’s the largest of the Great Lakes and the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area (31,700 square miles).

An enormous glacially carved basin on the US– Canadian border, Lake Superior is 350 miles at its longest point and 160 miles at its widest. Or maybe I was intrigued simply because it was among only five bodies of water in North America labeled “Great.” If it’s so great, I figured it must be worth a visit. }}}

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Above: The lighthouse at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

Right: Split Rock Lighthouse above Lake Superior, where it warned ships of the cliffs from 1910 to 1969.

Opposite, clockwise from top left: Sailboats moored in the morning mist near Grand Marais.

A cliff-top view of the lake. A double-masted sloop used by the folk school in Grand Marais to teach people to sail.

Shops in Grand Marais.

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However, my travels rarely took me to the upper Midwest. The opportunity finally arose while planning a cross-country drive with my husband Jack from the Northeast to the Northern Rockies. With 1,729 miles of shoreline, Lake Superior could supply a decade’s worth of potential pit stops. We never did narrow it down to just one.

Examining a road atlas, I spotted Highway 61, which traveled along the northwestern shoreline through a seaside-sounding town called Two Harbors, a ski town called Lutsen, French-sounding Grand Marais, and a smattering of small villages sparsely spread along the 145-mile route from Duluth to Grand Portage at the Canadian border. Upon closer inspection, I learned that Highway 61, the “North Shore Scenic Drive,” is considered an All-American Road scenic byway.

Then I noticed a historic site called Split Rock Lighthouse and a nearby place called Castle Danger. A hiking trail also seemed to wind its way north slightly inland from the road. A historic lighthouse, hiking, and a precariously named place . . . the northwest shoreline of Lake Superior was a destination! Once there, we discovered an enjoyable mix of intriguing sites, tasty local fare, and recreational opportunities, plus a traditional folk school with classes for visitors like us.

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LAKE SUPERIOR STATS Surface area: 31,700 square miles (about the size of South Carolina) Average depth: 489 feet Deepest point: 1,332 feet Average water temperature: 40 degrees Elevation: 601 feet above sea level Length (at longest point): 350 miles Width (at widest point): 160 miles Number of fish species: 78 Average underwater visibility: 24 feet Tallest known wave: 51 feet Number of shipwrecks: 350

FIRST IMPRESSION A few miles north of Duluth on Highway 61, we paused at a scenic overlook atop a cliff above Lake Superior. During the 17th century, when the Ojibwe (also known as the Chippewa) migrated westward from the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River to the Great Lakes, they called the lake Gitche Gumee, which translates to “great sea.” Watching the blue waves roll on and on to the horizon, Gitche Gumee looked more ocean than lake.

It acts like one too. When the weather is fair, the lake is a gentle giant, massaging its rocky shore with mellow waves and enticing sailors, motorboaters, anglers, and paddlers to enjoy its waters. But it can turn moody without warning. A strong westerly wind will coax it into a violent frenzy, which is what happened that fateful evening in November 1975 when the famed Edmund Fitzgerald sank.

Luckily the midsummer forecast during our visit was

sunny and warm. The dramatic view north along the heavily timbered, cliffy shoreline and across the endless water instilled us with a welcome anticipation. We had found the Big Sur of Minnesota!

GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK We continued north to Gooseberry Falls State Park, the first of the eight state parks along Highway 61, about 40 miles north of Duluth. Each park is well maintained and near the water, with its own interesting historical and natural sites and educational programs. The 1,682-acre Gooseberry Falls State Park is located near the mouth of the Gooseberry River and boasts five hike-to waterfalls (the largest and closest of which is handicap accessible), access to the “Gitchi Gummi” bike trail and the Superior Hiking Trail, a visitor’s center, and several historic buildings. The Gitchi Gummi bike trail is a proposed 88-mile paved path, about a third completed, SUM MER 2016 • HERE IN HANOVER

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which will eventually run up the shoreline to Grand Marais. The Superior Hiking Trail is Minnesota’s Long Trail, a 296-mile footpath that also parallels Lake Superior.

TWO HARBORS En route to Gooseberry Falls we stopped in Two Harbors, a pretty waterside village overlooking Agate Bay. We took tours of the local lighthouse (the oldest operating lighthouse in Minnesota) and the Edna G, the last working coal-fed, steam-powered tugboat on the Great Lakes. After watching a couple of “lakers,” ocean-bound cargo ships, depart the bay, we poked around the cute shops in town then stopped at the Castle Danger microbrewery.

The brewery proved perilously tasty, whereas the actual settlement of Castle Danger, several miles north of Two Harbors, was little more than a benign blip on the highway, so named either because the cliffs there resemble a castle or because a boat named Castle ran aground there years ago.

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Left: A waterfall along the Split Rock River Loop Trail.

Right: The Split Rock River.

Opposite: The anchor from the schooner barge Madeira, which sank during a storm in 1910.

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RESOURCES Visit Duluth: A one-stop resource for information about Duluth and points of interest along Highway 61, (800) 438-5884, www.visitduluth.com.

Gitchi-Gami Trail Association: For information, maps, and events related to the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (bike path), www.ggta.org.

Superior Hiking Trail Association: (218) 834-2700, www.shta.org Superior Hiking Trail Shuttle: (218) 834-5511, www.superiorshuttle.com Minnesota Historical Society: For information on the Split Rock Lighthouse historical site, (218) 226-6372, www.mnhs.org/splitrock, or www.splitrocklighthouse.org.

North House Folk School: (888) 387-9762, www.northhouse.org

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Trail (SHT) at the trail association’s headquarters on the main street (Highway 61). The SHT followed the ridgeline above the lake with detours inland to ponds, rivers, and waterfalls.

There were seemingly endless possibilities for hiking along the trail and its various spurs. “What do you want to see on your hike?” asked a friendly volunteer at the trail association’s office. “How far do you want to walk?”

“Something about five miles long with waterfalls and a view of Lake Superior would be nice,” I replied. “Rivers with fish in them,” added Jack, an avid angler. Lake Superior and its 200 tributaries support 78 different species of native and nonnative fish, including trout, salmon, walleye, pike, bass, and various pan fish. We settled on the Split Rock River Loop. It met all our criteria, and the trailhead was near the Split Rock Lighthouse in Split Rock State Park where we wanted to go after our hike.

The next morning, we drove to the trailhead just south of the mouth of the Split Rock River. The route went inland, up one side of the river, then down the other, primarily on the SHT. It passed a number of pretty cascades and pools, eventually reaching two rhyolite pillars, the split rock for which the river, the lighthouse, and the state park are named. After crossing a bridge over the river, we turned back toward the lake. The path followed a ridge with breathtaking views across the water.

We rested briefly at a small lean-to and then dropped down to Highway 61, closing the loop by walking a short way along the bike trail. With little vertical climb and excellent footing, the

hike was not difficult, and it proved a perfect SHT sampler.

SPLIT ROCK LIGHTHOUSE The Split Rock Lighthouse was another high point of Lake Superior’s northwest coast, both literally and figuratively. Built atop a 130-foot cliff, the national historic landmark first cast its beacon, which reaches up to 22 miles, in 1910. The lighthouse was built in response to a tragic storm five years earlier during which 29 ships sank or ran aground. On the way into the visitor’s center, we paused by an enormous anchor, salvaged from the schooner barge Madeira, one of the casualties of that storm.

Towed like a barge but also with sails, schooner barges evolved from wooden sailing ships on the Great Lakes in the late 1800s. Steamships towed the schooner barges laden with grain, ore, and other commodities.

As the Madeira heaved and smashed against the rocks, a brave member of the crew jumped ashore with a safety line amidst the battering waves, helping eight other men to safety. By coincidence, the tugboat Edna G rescued the stranded survivors after the storm abated.

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the centerpiece of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. The lighthouse campus includes the 54-foot lighthouse tower, a fog-signal building with immense horns, houses where the light keepers resided, and a boathouse. After climbing the lighthouse, we followed a path to a long concrete staircase that sloped steeply down to the water. Standing on the boulder-strewn beach, the lighthouse loomed a stalwart landmark above us and a reminder of the many sailors who had lost their lives to the lake over the past 150 years.

GRAND MARAIS The next day we continued up the coast, hoping to rent kayaks in Grand Marais for a paddle on the lake, but the day brought pea-soup fog. Lake Superior is so large that it impacts the regional weather. Like a sea, it has onshore and offshore breezes. When the wind carries humid warm air from the land over the chilly water, it condenses, forming fog and thwarting any water activities.

Instead we visited the North House Folk School by the harbor in Grand Marais. The school offers classes in traditional arts and crafts that reflect the heritage of Northern Minnesota.

Anyone can sign up for such timehonored skills as bread baking, woodcarving, boatbuilding, basket weaving, blacksmithing, toolmaking, and the various fiber arts. A hobbyist hideaway for those who like to work with their hands, it offered a unique look at the region’s heritage while preserving it for future generations.

As we contemplated the folk school over a locally caught lake trout lunch, we appreciated its contribution toward saving the past. For the present, we needed to travel on. In the future, we knew we would be back. Lake Superior’s northwest shoreline is too great for one visit. It’s a coastal gem loaded with delightful surprises. • ONLINE EXTRA For more interesting facts and photos of Lake Superior, visit www.hereinhanover.com.

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Pannipa Pace, owner of Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine.

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BY Nancy Fontaine CPerry Photography

From Thailand to Hanover

TUK TUK’S AMERICAN DREAM TO SERVE AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

Visit Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine restaurant in Hanover, and you will notice that owner and manager Pannipa Pace is in constant motion. She seats customers, waits tables, takes phone orders, helps at the bar or in the kitchen—you name it. Tuk Tuk (pronounced “took took”) is her place, as well as her childhood nickname. >>

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Tuk Tuk is especially known for its duck and curry dishes. “They’ve got to be balanced just right to draw out the different flavors, and that comes from Mom,” says Pannipa of her mother, Pranom Nisang, who serves as head chef.

Top, from left: Money Bag appetizer. The dining room at Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine.

Center: Fresh Summer Rolls.

Crispy Chicken Pad Thai.

Bottom: Tom Kah (Coconut) Soup.

Opposite: Thai iced tea and Tamarind Duck.

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Being the owner means keeping track of all aspects of the business, from ordering the ingredients to supervising the kitchen and waitstaff and paying the utility bills. It’s a lot of work. Pannipa is dead tired at the end of the day, but she wouldn’t have it any other way and says, “It was my dream. It’s so amazing, I love it!”

That dream seemed far away at one time. Pannipa grew up outside of

Bangkok, where her mother supported her and her siblings. Aside from assisting with the cooking, the children got up early each morning before school to help prepare herbs that their mother would sell at the local market.

By the time she graduated from college in Thailand, Pannipa had set her sights on coming to the United States where she could earn a better living, even though some people back home told her she’d never make it. “Don’t tell Pannipa she can’t do something,” says her husband, Ken Pace. “When somebody throws down the gauntlet in front of her, watch out.” >> SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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MAKING HER DREAM A REALITY Seeing an opportunity, Pannipa completed training to become an au pair and found a placement in Hanover, Massachusetts. She took an evening job waiting tables at a Thai restaurant, which is where she met Ken. After they married, they moved to the Vershire, Vermont, house that Ken built himself in his spare time. Pannipa took jobs at Kendal retirement community during the day, at Thai Orchid restaurant in Hanover in the evenings, and cleaning houses on weekends.

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week, never being late or taking a day off, and saved every penny.

Finally, she told Ken that she wanted to open her own restaurant. “Great,” he replied. “With what?” And she showed him the cash she had saved, laid out on the bed: enough money to start the business without taking out a loan. She took a picture of it with her iPhone and showed it to the landlord when they met to discuss putting another restaurant in the space previously occupied by 5 Olde Nugget Alley and Three Guys BBQ. According to Ken, he and Pannipa went to the meeting with a detailed business plan, but that picture sealed the deal.

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that Pannipa became a US citizen six years ago. Ken says, “It’s more about pride than making money,” but they are doing that too.

FRESHNESS, FLAVOR, AND FAMILY Celebrating its first anniversary, Tuk Tuk is building its reputation for fine, fresh dishes from Pannipa’s homeland.

With new specials such as garden salmon and choo chee duck every week, the restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner every day, and it supplies a full bar. They also do take-out orders and have found a niche around Hanover doing luncheons, a service where they prepare and deliver food to order for groups.

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recipes on those handed down from her own mother. “I can’t live without Mom; she is the best cook. She put her heart in here for me.”

Pannipa’s brother, Somyot Laungsirithanya, also cooks at and creates dishes for the restaurant, and Ken helped remodel the interior and does whatever needs doing, from watching the couple’s eight-year-old son Nick to folding napkins, making the business a family affair.

From Thailand to Hanover (via Hanover, Massachusetts), Pannipa is the living embodiment of hard work and pursuing your dream. “I am happy to serve people and give them authentic Thai food,” she says.

Judging by their success, people are happy to have Pannipa do just that. •

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine 5 North Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 277-9192 www.tuktukthaicuisine.com

ONLINE EXTRA For more photos, visit www.hereinhanover.com.

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Simple Energy co-owners Kinson Craft and Rob Stenger.

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BUSINESS SENSE BY PHOTOS BY

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A Philosophy FOR

Success

Simple Energy’s winning combination

When Rob Stenger and Kinson Craft met while working for a large regional oil-services company back in 2000, they started a conversation about working together for themselves. Both had spent most of their professional careers in the oil-services industry, and their collective experience totaled nearly 40 years. They were passionate about providing great service that competitors couldn’t—or wouldn’t—deliver.

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Fast-forward to 2016, and Simple Energy, the company they co-own and operate, is preparing to celebrate a decade of success, including double-digit growth for the last nine years. While they were confident they could make Simple Energy work, their ultimate success was far from guaranteed.

A LITTLE HISTORY When their employer was sold to a larger international company, the two realized that industry consolidation would create an opportunity for them. They approached the local owner of a small, one-truck oil delivery business, who agreed to sell them his business. The rest, as they say, is history.

“We started with one truck, a phone, a computer, and 340 customers,” says Rob. “We operated out of a onebedroom apartment that was zoned commercial. We threw an old door 78

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on sawhorses for a desk and went to work. We drove the truck and answered the phone ourselves. We had a lot to lose, but we bet it all on each other.”

Along the way, they never lost sight of the fact that they run their business where they live and raise their families. From the beginning, they’ve engaged every customer oneon-one by performing a site survey, listening to them, and exceeding their expectations.

“We agreed that efficiency wouldn’t run our business—service would. If you listen, customers will tell you exactly how to run this business,” says Kinson. “We knew we had to be good stewards and manage risk, but none of that mattered to our customers.

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LISTENING TO CUSTOMERS PAYS OFF Customers responded by referring friends and neighbors, and today Simple Energy has more than 8,000 customers evenly split between Vermont and New Hampshire. Because their customers trusted them, they also began asking Kinson and Rob questions. Do they know a good plumber?

Know a good boiler technician? Do you provide propane delivery?

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“We want to own the customer experience and be the best service provider we can be, so we listen to customers’ negative experiences and engage around what ideal service looks like. We believe our employees execute their tasks better than anyone else.”

wrong with what competitors are doing. Each of the additions to our core business came from customer ideas and suggestions,” says Rob. “We want to own the customer experience and be the best service provider we can be, so we listen to customers’ negative experiences and engage around what ideal service looks like. We believe our employees execute their tasks better than anyone else.”

Having fun while working hard is also important, and Kinson and Rob strive to create a fun work environment for their more than 50 employees. The best compliment they’ve received was when a customer told them, “Your guys were just here, and I have to tell you I was so impressed by how much they love working for you.” >> SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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A LOVE OF PLACE When they’re not working, Kinson (with two daughters) and Rob (with two sons) are all about family and relish their roles as dads and husbands.

In winter, they love to go downhill skiing, and on warm summer days, you can often find them on the water.

The families are close and often enjoy doing these and other activities together.

The reasons they loved the Upper Valley 10 years ago and wanted to put down roots here are still relevant.

Lack of traffic and a small-town feel, yet the convenience of being close enough to Boston and Burlington to go for day trips, make this an excellent place to live. The area’s strong, diverse economy and well-educated workforce also make this a great place to run a business.

Looking ahead, Kinson and Rob see ample opportunity for further growth.

They’re also gratified that competitors are copying Simple Energy, including the biodiesel product they introduced years ago, belatedly recognizing the enhanced efficiency and clean-burning benefits it provides their customers.

The philosophy behind Simple Energy’s success sounds easy—do what you’re good at, and if you can’t do it well and hold yourself to a very high standard, don’t do it. However, flawless execution only makes it seem simple.

“Larger, nonlocal companies can’t execute like we can,” says Rob. “We know our customers, we show up, and we deliver great service. We also have fun doing it.” •

Simple Energy 112 North Main Street West Lebanon, NH (603) 298-7200 simpleenergyonline.com

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LIVING WELL BY

Katherine P. Cox

The pursuit of

Attractiveness How do we get there?

This is the second article in a series exploring our pursuit of attractiveness. In the next article we will determine how to assess the risks versus the benefits of cosmetic treatments.

“When we consider our looks and ways we can enhance our appearance, we must consider ‘the art of possibility,’” says Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills, California, which specializes in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. Berger explains that what’s possible is unique to every person, based on individual issues, reasonable expectations, and a realistic budget. It’s important to begin by having a thorough evaluation with a knowledgeable cosmetic dermatologist and understanding your options before determining what action to take, Dr. Berger adds. >>

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LIVING WELL “Like anything else, the first stage comes with the correct assessment so we can understand what the opportunities are,” he says. “Not everyone is starting from the same point; we don’t all have the same issues. The plan will vary from individual to individual.

You can’t do what your friend did, for example. Everyone is different.”

Likewise, not every problem has one solution, Dr. Berger says. The idea is to get to a desirable outcome that meets the patient’s goals, which should be realistic and age appropriate. “You’re trying to optimize attraction in such a way that you will not look ‘done.’ ” UNDERSTAND YOUR AGING PROCESS There are pros and cons to each treatment, and a doctor should provide alternative approaches as well as education that helps patients understand their individual aging process. “As you age, your skin goes through several changes,” Dr. Berger says. Skin gets thinner and dryer; it loses its elasticity; and you lose collagen, which gives skin its firmness, suppleness, and the ability to spring back, much like a rubber band.

Damage from the sun is a big factor in aging skin as well. Age also changes the contours of the face. “You lose fat as you age, in the cheeks, forehead, and eyelids,” he says, while fat may settle in the mouth and jaw areas, contributing to a “jowly” look. Finally, bone structure changes due to a loss of bone mass as we age. “We have to take all this into account when determining treatment,” Dr. Berger says.

INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENTS So what can we do to optimize our attractiveness? The optimal look is an upside-down pyramid, and to realize that “we treat features associated with attractiveness and evaluate the status of the skin, muscle, collagen, and bone to guide treatment,” Dr. 84

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There are ways to treat each issue, depending on budget and time frame.

Berger says. “If there is significant sagging and drooping, bone loss, muscle atrophy, and volume loss, that needs to be corrected with volume.”

Next, the shape of the face is evaluated. Has the forehead lost smoothness and volume, contributing to lines and wrinkles? Have the temples hollowed out? Is the brow thinning or lowering? Is the eyelid folding down on the eye? Has the area under the eyes hollowed out? Is there bluish discoloration? Cheeks should be full, and lip shape, size, and contour should be taken into account. Are the corners of the mouth horizontal or curving down? Are the jaws wider than the temples, which is the opposite of the optimal look?

There are ways to treat each issue, depending on budget and time frame.

Today, new technologies are increasingly moving options away from invasive surgical approaches toward minimally invasive or noninvasive methods.

“There are lots of new tools and technologies, and they all play a role.

The primary common denominator to every treatment is to stimulate the production of collagen,” Dr. Berger says. There are minimally invasive procedures using lasers and injections and microinvasive techniques such as injectables. The surface of the skin can be treated noninvasively with ultrasound, lasers, and topical solutions. Biostimulation, using platelet-rich plasma from the patient’s blood and/or other ingredients or products, may improve the SUMMER 2016 • HERE IN H ANOVER

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“Not every problem has just one solution,” Dr. Berger says. “You have to take into consideration medical aspects and the safest approach.

There are pros and cons to each method.” health of the tissue-supporting matrix that binds our skin cells together, allowing treatment to be more effective, he adds.

DETERMINE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU Don’t despair, and don’t think you have to figure out the best methods. A good doctor will guide you through and develop a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs, Dr. Berger says. “You don’t have to do everything at once.

It’s an ongoing process that takes time.”

Budget plays a big role in treatment plans. Someone may opt for a less expensive treatment, which may not last as long and might have to be done again in the future but works for that person’s pocketbook. Various treatments may be spread out over time to make the budget more manageable.

Minimal correction may be all you want or can afford. “Not every problem has just one solution,” Dr. Berger says. “You have to take into consideration medical aspects and the safest approach. There are pros and cons to each method.”

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Commercialization of cosmetic therapies has created a lot of confusion and unmet expectations, Dr. Berger says, often leading to a mismatch between what the patient wants and what he or she can afford. He advises patients to set an annual budget, map out a plan for corrective work over time with a skilled doctor, and factor in maintenance costs. In the end, “we’re not stopping the aging process.

We’re compensating.” •

For more information, see Dr. Andre Berger's book THE BEVERLY HILLS ANTIAGING PRESCRIPTION.

S M A RT C O O K I N G BY

Susan Nye

CELEBRATE THE

Summer Solstice How sweet it is

Monday, June 20 Sunrise: 5:06am Sunset: 8:30pm The summer solstice may not be a national holiday— we don’t even capitalize it, but here in Northern New England, it’s cause for celebration. It’s the first day of summer and the longest day of the year—15 hours, 23 minutes, and 16 seconds of sunlight! >>

Celebration Menu Gravlax with Tarragon Mustard Sauce New Potato Salad Fresh Strawberries with Mascarpone Cream

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Not so with the Scandinavians. The summer solstice is arguably their biggest holiday—some say bigger than Christmas. Spend a few dark December days in Stockholm or Oslo, and you’ll understand the excitement that greets the white nights of summer. Whether you live in Scandinavia or Northern New England, after a long, dark winter, we all want to make merry in the long, light-filled evenings!

So, what does a summer solstice celebration look like? Well, it’s your party and you can do what you want to . . . but I can’t think of a better way to start summer than with a long, lazy picnic. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and you can take your party to the beach. The backyard or deck will also do nicely.

Singing, dancing, and bonfires are all part of the summer solstice tradition. Get out the guitars and harmonicas or unearth that old boom box; sing along and dance. Don’t let the setting sun drive you indoors.

Light votive candles or lanterns and gather around the fire to share tall tales of summers past.

Think of the sea when you plan your menu. Forget the all-American hot dogs and hamburgers; prepare a smorgasbord of Scandinavian delicacies. On beaches up and down the coasts of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, merrymakers will be picnicking with North Sea shrimp, herring, and gravlax. They’ll add lovely salads of baby greens and new potatoes.

With just a little bit of luck, the first strawberries of summer will be ready. The season is short, so don’t hold back! Nibble fresh strawberries with cocktails or whip them into a festive drink and, by all means, include them in dessert.

Fresh strawberries remind us just how delicious summer is!

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GRAVLAX WITH TARRAGON MUSTARD SAUCE Serves 6–8 cup brown sugar cup kosher salt Tbsp freshly ground pepper Tbsp ground coriander Tbsp finely chopped shallot cup roughly chopped tarragon leaves 2 lb center-cut salmon, skin left on

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Add the shallot and tarragon and whisk again.

2. Put the sugar mixture in a large resealable plastic bag, add the salmon, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Squeeze the air out of the bag and reseal. Put the bag in a pan that more or less just fits the salmon, place a plate or board on top of the salmon, and weigh it down with a clean brick or two or three (28-ounce) cans.

3. Marinate the salmon for 48 hours, turning every 12 hours. Remove the salmon from the bag, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Thinly slice the gravlax against the grain at a 45-degree angle. Serve with rye crackers or thinly sliced baguette with a dab of Tarragon Mustard Sauce. >>

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TARRAGON MUSTARD SAUCE 2 Tbsp capers 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot 2 Tbsp dry white wine Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste K cup sour cream N cup Dijon, spicy brown, or whole-grain mustard, or a mix 3 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves Grated zest of 1 lemon Put the capers, shallot, and wine in a small food processor. Season with salt and pepper, and process to finely chop and combine. Add the sour cream, mustard, tarragon, and zest, and pulse to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to combine the flavors.

NEW POTATO SALAD Serves 6–8 N cup mayonnaise N cup sour cream 2 Tbsp dry white wine or 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar 1 Tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot K tsp hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 lb new potatoes 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber 2–3 Tbsp chopped chives 1. Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, wine, mustard, garlic, shallot, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Set aside while you prepare the potatoes.

2. Depending on their size, leave the potatoes whole or cut in half or quarters for bite-sized pieces. Put the potatoes in a large pot of cold, salted water; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender.

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3. Drain the potatoes in a large colander, cover, and let them steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl, add the mayonnaise mixture, and gently toss to coat. Tossing a few times, cool the potatoes to room temperature.

4. When the potatoes have cooled, add the cucumbers and chives and gently toss to combine. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Serve at room temperature.

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH MASCARPONE CREAM Serves 8 8 oz mascarpone cheese Zest of 1 orange 3 Tbsp Grand Marnier, divided N cup brown sugar, or to taste, divided Pinch nutmeg K cup heavy cream 2 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced 1. Put the mascarpone in a bowl, add the orange zest, 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and the nutmeg, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes to combine. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high, and add the heavy cream very slowly so it doesn’t splatter everywhere. Continue beating until thick and creamy, but don’t overbeat.

2. Put the strawberries in a bowl, add the remaining Grand Marnier and brown sugar to taste, and toss to combine.

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THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

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.

THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART IS EXPANDING! The Hood Museum of Art is excited to announce the ambitious expansion and renovation of its facility. The plans include three object-study rooms, a sweeping public reception space, and a number of stunning new galleries, along with renovations to the existing Charles Moore galleries.

Why Expand?

The demand to study, teach from, and view the museum’s collection has surpassed the capacity of the current facilities. The Hood Museum of Art is one of the world’s most dynamic teaching museums, widely celebrated for the seamless integration of its collections into the Dartmouth educational experience. Opened in 1985 and dedicated to helping students “construct meaning from what we see,” the Hood encourages students to explore cultures and the human condition through art.

Elements of the proposed Hood expansion include: • The addition of three technologyenhanced, object-study classrooms within a state-of-the-art object-study center, tripling curricular access for faculty and students from 40 departments and interdisciplinary programs and all four schools; • The introduction of five new galleries, allowing the Hood to display portions of

its collections that are not shown on a regular basis; • The construction of a dramatic new entrance, visible from the Green, that will serve as a crossroads where students congregate and collaborate, and also provide an inviting space for special functions, available to the entire Dartmouth community.

everyone—and puts learning through engagement with art front and center as never before.

Investment in the Hood Museum of Art will help provide Dartmouth students and faculty with rewarding opportunities to incorporate original works of art into their teaching and learning. The new social spaces will spur creative interactions that strengthen and enliven the entire Dartmouth community.

Stay Connected The galleries are now closed for deinstallation, excavation, construction, and re-installation likely to continue through 2018. But the Hood will continue to offer a variety of public programs, from offsite temporary exhibitions and tours of public art on campus to lectures and film screenings. The Hood will also host events for Dartmouth community members across New England and around the country, where various works of art from the museum’s collection will be on loan throughout the expansion project.

Most important, this renovation and expansion will ensure that the museum fulfills its mission to create a learning environment that fosters transformative educational encounters with art for

For upcoming events, check out the Calendar of Events on hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu, like the Hood on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and sign up for Hood Happenings, the monthly newsletter.

Artist rendering of the museum’s new gallery spaces.

Rendering by MARCH.

Three new smart object-study rooms in the museum’s new Center for Object-Based Inquiry (COBI) will create unparalleled opportunities for study and research in a museum setting, addressing the increased curricular demand for direct engagement with original works.

Rendering by MARCH.

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WINTER EXHIBITIONS

SUMMER 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 Offi ce is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

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▷Loew Auditorium, 4 & 7pm

10 ∂ Glee Club Commencement Concert

31 ∂ Arts at Dartmouth Awards 2016

▷Spaulding Auditorium, 9:30pm

▷The Moore Theater, 4:30pm

For more events, go to hop.dartmouth.edu.

The Hood & The Hop is sponsored by Hanover Eyecare

MAY 25 ∂ World Music Percussion Ensemble ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm

27 ∂ Hop Film: Demolition ▷Loew Auditorium, 7pm

27-29 ∂ Cotton Patch Gospel— An Honors Project by Robert Leverett ’16 ▷Warner Bentley Theater, 27, 28, 7pm; 29, 2pm

27-28 ∂ Dartmouth Dance Ensemble ▷The Moore Theater, 8pm

28 ∂ Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra ▷Spaulding Auditorium, 8pm

28 ∂ Hop Film: The Jungle Book ▷Loew Auditorium, 4 & 7pm

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HAPPENINGS: Summer 201 6 JUNE ∂ JULY ∂ AUGUST

June 1–19 Tinkering Lab ▷Montshire Museum of Science

Unleash your inner inventor and see what you can create at the Montshire’s Tinkering Lab.

June 1–19 Tinkering Lab Visitors can try their hand at engineering whimsical contraptions using real tools and materials. ▷11am–4pm

June 4, 19, 29, July 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, August 3, 8, 18, 23, 28 Hoopster Gliders

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We’ll 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.

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June 4, 11, 19, 26, 29, July 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 19, 21, 24, 26, 29, 31, August 3, 5, 8, 10, 15, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 30 Lab Coat Investigations Each Lab Coat Investigation explores a different topic—from making batteries to using microscopes and extracting DNA to modeling glaciers. ▷3pm

June 5, 25, 30, July 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, August 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 Color Mixing Starting with primary colors, we’ll experiment to see what new colors can be created. ▷11am

June 5, 25, 30, July 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, August 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29 Mirror, Mirror

July 30 Super Science Day: Nature Up Close

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

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–5pm

June 11, 26, July 1, 6, 11, 21, 26, 31, August 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 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

August 13 Super Science Day: Splash!

Exploring Water Montshire Museum of Science ▷10:30am–5pm

June 12, 27, July 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, August 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 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. ▷11am

June 12, 27, July 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, August 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31 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

June 18, 28, July 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, August 2, 7, 12, 17, 22 Straw Rockets Participants will make their own indoor paper rocket and then see how far it can fly. ▷11am

July 16 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! ▷10:30am–5pm

July 24 Introduction to Native Ferns Learn to distinguish among the most common ferns of New England through a lecture, microscopic examination of fresh plant material, and field study. Bring lunch and a hand lens if you have one. ▷11am

August 13 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. ▷10:30am–5pm

August 27 Super Science Day: Microworlds— Investigation of the Very Small Using an array of magnifying instruments from hand lenses to compound microscopes, you can observe everything from the weave of a tee shirt and invertebrates in pond water to the nuclei of your very own cheek cells. Discover a whole new world just hidden from the naked eye! ▷10:30am–5pm »

Happenings is sponsored by St. Johnsbury Academy

June 18, 28, July 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, August 2, 7, 12, 17, 22 Sound Science We will experiment with how sounds are created and how sound waves travel through different materials. ▷3pm

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

June 1 Ed Gray: Left in the Wind: The Roanoke Journal of Emme Merrimoth The Norwich Bookstore welcomes Lyme author Ed Gray, who will read from and discuss his new novel.

In 1587, the 118 men, women, and children of the “Lost Colony” were abandoned by their governor on what is now Roanoke Island, North Carolina, and never heard from again. ▷7pm

June 8 Fly-Fishing Book Talk: Marcelo Gleiser, Bob Chamberlin & David Van Wie Join us for an evening of readings and discussion about fly-fishing.

This event will be held in a panel format, with Dartmouth Professor Marcelo Gleiser answering questions and reading from his new book, The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected, and Dartmouth alums Bob Chamberlin and David Van Wie answering questions and reading from their essays in The Confluence: Fly-Fishing & Friendship in the Dartmouth College Grant. ▷7pm

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June 11 Second Saturday: A Children’s Event!

Each second Saturday of the month, the Norwich Bookstore and the Norwich Public Library collaborate on book-related events for children. We invite authors and illustrators from around the region to talk about their work and what inspires them, or we create an event around a book’s theme or characters. These are informal gatherings with friends to celebrate books and have fun! ▷1–2pm

June 16 Sara Rath: Seven Years of Grace The Norwich Bookstore and Norwich Historical Society welcome author Sara Rath, who will read from and discuss her new historical novel, Seven Years of Grace: The Inspired Mission of Achsa W. Sprague, published by the Vermont Historical Society. ▷7pm

June 17, July 21, August 18 I Read YA: A Young Adult Book Discussion Group 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 in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Each month, the group discusses a specific book or books based on a theme. To join, you need not be a young adult yourself, just a fan of the genre. ▷7pm

June 22 Poetry Reading: Leland Kinsey & Rachel Richardson The Norwich Bookstore welcomes two writers sharing their latest works during an evening of poetry: Vermont’s Leland Kinsey reading from Galvanized and Dartmouth alum Rachel Richardson reading from Hundred-Year Wave. ▷7pm

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HAPPENINGS Throughout July Find Waldo Join the fun and search for Waldo (of Where’s Waldo? fame) to win prizes.

He’s hiding in more than a dozen Norwich businesses, and it’s your job to spot him. Get your official Waldo passport stamped or signed at each location once you’ve spotted him and win prizes based on how many stamps you collect. Pick up your passport—with instructions and a full list of participating businesses—at the Norwich Bookstore.

July 9, August 13 Second Saturday: A Children’s Event!

Are you participating in our Find Waldo event? If you want to find out more about this annual town-wide scavenger hunt (or if you’re already participating and want to get pumped up), join us for an hour of children’s activities based on the elusive fellow in the striped shirt, Waldo! ▷1–2pm

July 31 Harry Potter Release & Our 22nd Birthday Party Join us to celebrate our bookstore birthday and pick up your copy of J.K. Rowling’s latest, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts I and II, a play based on her story of Potter as a grownup. ▷10am–5pm

August 12 Terry Tempest Williams: The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Parks The Norwich Bookstore is pleased to welcome author Terry Tempest Williams presenting her new book. To honor the centennial of the National Park Service, Tempest Williams writes of our national parks—what they mean to us and what we mean to them—in this part memoir, part natural history, part social critique. ▷7pm

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Other Noteworthy Events June 1 Hanover High School Mega Concert Hanover High School Gymnasium ▷7pm

June 6–17 Archaeological Field School Conducted by Plymouth State University and directed by Dr. David Starbuck, professor of anthropology at PSU, this will be our second professional archaeological excavation at Enfield. To register, email dstarbuck@plymouth.edu.

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

June 11 Connecticut River Paddle Join us for a leisurely trip on New England’s largest river. Meet at Wilson’s Landing off Route 10. Bring your own canoe or kayak for 2.5 miles of easy, family-friendly, flat-water paddling. www.hanoverconservancy.org ▷9:30am

June 11 Wood-Carving Demonstration Visit the West Brethren Shop and see how wood carver Art Anderson uses his skills and tools to carve charming wooden toys.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am–3pm

June 14 Tuesday Tour: Mill Pond and Tree Identification Join museum Executive Director Dolores Struckhoff on a tree identification walk around the Shaker Mill Pond to learn how the Shakers used the many varieties of trees available to them.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am–12pm

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HAPPENINGS June 16, July 7, August 4 Shaker Herb Garden Talk Join retired museum herbalist Happy Griffiths.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am–12pm

June 25 7th Annual House & Garden Tour The tour features new-to-the-tour fine houses and gardens in Norwich chosen to dazzle and delight! This year local plein air painters will set up easels in the gardens of these homes, allowing visitors to see them through the artists’ eyes.

Norwich Historical Society norwichvthistoricalsociety.org ▷10am–4pm

June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 Field Ecology Course for High School Students Entering Grades 10 Through 12 Under the guidance of retired science teacher Lisa Torres, students will carefully examine the area ecology through field and laboratory study techniques. To register, email education@ shakermuseum.org.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷9am–3pm

July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along and Pie Sale Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Mary Keane Chapel with organists George and Donna Butler. Veterans are invited to come in uniform, and refreshments will be served. We will also be selling homemade pies. If you are interested in baking a pie, please call (603) 632-4346.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am

July 8, 9 PowerHouse Mall Annual Tent Sale ▷9:30am–6pm

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July 12 Tuesday Tour: The Shaker Herb Garden Happy Griffiths shares which herbs the Shakers used for medicinal, culinary, and pesticide purposes.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am–12pm

July 18–22 Inspired by the Shakers: Children’s Summer Camp Participants will explore the architecture, gardens, food, music, and dance traditions of the Shakers. Children will be dropped off at the Enfield Shaker Museum each morning. Afternoons will be spent at AVA Gallery and Art Center (transportation provided). Pickup will be at AVA. To register by July 11, call AVA Gallery at (603) 448-3117 or visit www.avagallery.org.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷9am–4pm

July 20 Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Edible Flowers Learn how to make a beautiful edibleflower salad with citrus dressing! To register by July 19, call (603) 632-4346 or email education@shakermuseum.org.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷5:30–8pm

July 23 Reading the Book of Nature Join artist and meditation teacher Julie Püttgen for an opportunity to read the book of nature as it manifests on the beautiful grounds of the Enfield Shaker Museum. To register by July 22, call (603) 632-4346 or email education@ shakermuseum.org.

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HAPPENINGS July 24 Shaker Sing Join us for this informal sing led

by Mary Ann Haagen.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷3–5:30pm

July 25, 26, 28, 29 Field Ecology Program for Junior High School Students Entering Grades 7 Through 9 To register, call (603) 632-4346 or email education@shakermuseum.org.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷9am–3pm

July 31 Enfield Old Home Day The museum will be open for tours, and there will be craftsmen demonstrating, an antique car show, food and beverages, raffles, and more.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷11am

August 6 Taste, Toast, and Tour: Fundraising Benefit Join us for an evening of pairing drinks and appetizers while touring the museum. To register by August 12, call (603) 632-4346 or email events@ shakermuseum.org.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org ▷6–10pm

August 7 Cooking and Preserving with Fresh Herbs Series: Summertime Refreshers This workshop will explore the Shaker Museum herb garden while discussing the history and benefits of using herbs and plants. After gathering some fresh herbs, we’ll head back to the kitchen to make some summertime treats. To register by August 6, call (603) 632-4346 or email education@shakermuseum.org.

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A chat with Terry Appleby A well-deserved retirement

After 24 years with the Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society, General Manager Terry Appleby will retire at the end of the year. Founded in 1936, the cooperative brought in sales of $11,404 in its first year. That figure hit $74 million in 2014. Terry Appleby has been a major force in the continuing growth of this organization.

Hanover Co-op is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

What’s been the key to growing this vibrant local agricultural community?

Two things: We value our relationships with farmers, and we work hard to find win-win-win solutions for farmers, consumers, and the co-op. Our annual grower’s meeting in February is a chance for farmers and the co-op to work together to create opportunities to ensure that the local farm economy grows.

How has the recent $5.3 million renovation of the flagship co-op improved the customer shopping experience?

We worked on just about every aspect of the store to improve the experience. It is now warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, the lighting has been improved, and the aisles are wider. We also added a café with lots of seating and two new restrooms. And for the first time, we have natural light coming in through the Park Street side of the store. It is truly like a new store.

Your tenure has been known for a conscious effort in employee-training advancements. Why is this important?

We want our employees to succeed. The most important way for our employees to improve their economic status is by gaining new skills to help the Hanover Co-op be successful. If they take advantage of training, everybody gains. Whether our workers ultimately end up with the co-op or another employer, they contribute more to society for what they have learned here.

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER CO-OP FOOD STORES

Why is the food co-op culture in the Upper Valley so strong compared to other parts of the country?

We have a large number of people who have traveled and who enjoy good and interesting food. We have talented local cheese makers, bakers, brewers, farmers, and chefs who create and grow incredible products. And we are fortunate to live in a place where people have joined forces to bring all those things together through the cooperative form of doing business for the greater good.

You will retire by year’s end. What’s the plan for this new chapter in your life?

I look forward to going through several large piles of books and walking many miles with my dog. I want to travel with my wife. I want to help the cooperative movement in whatever way I can. I’d like to do some volunteer work. And my wife tells me I’ll be doing a lot of cooking. •

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