Here in Hanover - Winter 2019

HERE IN HANOVER

HANOVER here in

WINTER 2019/2020

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and neighboring communities

WINTER 2019/2020

THE QUIET OF BEAUTY

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ARTIST ROBIN NUSE EXHIBIT AT THE HOWE LIBRARY UNSPOILED AREAS OF UPPER VALLEY LAND TRUST

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ENFIELD, NH Elegant year round home with 200' of frontag on Crystal lake. BR, 4.5 BA. Great privacy. Dock. $1,175,000

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OVER, NH 3 BR 3.5 BA home · at condition. 4+/-ac lot with great f Moo e Mntn. Great outdoor ental unit.

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CONTENTS

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Features

54 Taking Root in Downtown Hanover Plant-powered healing at AroMed.

by E. Senteio

62 Making Memories at Mammoth

Lots of snow, great skiing, and history at this famed California mountain.

by Lisa Ballard

Wetlands, and Wild Places 76 inWoods, East Hanover Explore the world in winter.

Courtesy of Upper Valley Land Trust

On the cover: Pine Park in Winter, 32� x 30�, oil painting by Robin Nuse.

Courtesy of The Robin Nuse Collection.

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Departments

Shop, dine, and explore the historic Hanover area.

19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Around & About

84 Active Life

32 Best Friends

92 Cooking Smart

Tips, news & furry facts.

Let’s gather in the kitchen.

by Susan Nye

36 Season’s Best

98 The Hood & The Hop

by Cassie Horner

That Christmas magic.

by Nancy Fontaine

41 Great Grapes

It’s time to celebrate!

by Corey Burdick

48 The Arts

Robin Nuse Retrospective Exhibit.

50 Community

Dean Kathryn Lively on preparing students to be leaders and lifelong learners.

by Katherine P. Cox 16

Getting air.

by KarenWahrenberger

89 Living Well

Improve energy flow with cupping.

by Katherine P. Cox

Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

100 Happenings

A calendar of events.

103 Advertisers Index 104 Hanover Talks A conversation with Chief Jennifer Frank.

by Mike Morin

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E D I TO R ’ S N OT E

Making Memories

P HOTO BY I A N R AYM O N D

It’s hard to believe another holiday season is here. Didn’t we just take the Christmas tree down about a month ago? The seasons seem to fly by, faster and faster with each passing year, so savor every day of winter and take time to make lots of wonderful memories.

To kick off the season, invite a few people to dinner—with a twist. Susan Nye’s recipes are geared so that your guests can help prepare the meal (page 92). Everyone always gathers in the kitchen anyway, right? Why not put them to work? Add a couple of bottles of wine from our holiday picks from Peter Rutledge of Norwich Wines (page 41), and you’re sure to be proclaimed the host or hostess with the mostess!

You’ll be convinced that sugarplum fairies do exist when you see the magical holiday wonderland Elizabeth Macleay has created throughout her home (page 36). With several breathtaking trees, an amazing variety of ornaments, lights, and nutcrackers, as well as countless glittering accessories, the Christmas spirit is aglow. Wow! We’re also catching up with Dean Kathryn Lively at Dartmouth (page 50) and chatting with Norwich Police Chief Jennifer Frank (page 104). When it’s time to head outdoors, the Upper Valley Land Trust has several events as well as trails and conservation areas you’ll want to explore. Catch up on their latest projects beginning on page 76.

Our cover this time features an oil painting of Pine Park by Robin Nuse, a local artist who passed away in May. A retrospective exhibit of her life’s work will be on display at Howe Library from December 7–31 (page 48). Mark your calendars now; you won’t want to miss it.

Make plans with family and friends, cozy up to the fireplace, and sing out those traditional carols. No one cares if you’re off-key. The staff and I wish you all a blessed holiday season. Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com

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C O N T R I B U TO R S

COREY BURDICK, WRITER Corey is a writer who has spent the past 10 years pursuing her passion for all things food and wine.

She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College who has worked as a fine wine account manager and received her WSET Level 2 certification from the Vermont Wine School. When she isn’t writing or cooking up something delicious with locally sourced foods, you can find her vintage treasure hunting or roller skating.

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

SUSAN NYE, WRITER A corporate dropout, Susan left a 20-year career in international sales and marketing for the fun, flexibility, and fear of self-employment. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and cook. Susan’s work appears in magazines and newspapers throughout New England. Her favorite topics include family, food, and small business. When she’s not writing or cooking, Susan is hiking near her New Hampshire home.

HERB SWANSON, PHOTOGRAPHER Herb has been taking photographs for over 25 years, and his work in journalism has taken him around the world. His portfolio is wide-ranging, capturing moments in sports, the arts, and international events. He lives in Vermont and continues to freelance for newspapers, including the Boston Globe and The New York Times, and magazines, including Smithsonian.

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A RO U N D & A B O U T

BY

Cassie Horner

E V E NTS I N TH E H ANO V E R ARE A

The community gathers for the Christmas tree lighting on the Green. This year's event is set for December 6 from 5 to 5:30pm. Photos courtesy of Dartmouth College and Eli Burakian.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Christmas Tree Lighting

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hat better way to kick off the holiday season than to gather with friends and family for the annual tree lighting on the Dartmouth College Green in Hanover? Everyone is welcome to attend this festive ceremony that’s guaranteed to get

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you into the spirit of the season.

This annual event is scheduled for Friday, December 6, from 5 to 5:30pm. The tree lighting will take place at 5:10pm. Cookies and hot chocolate, sponsored by the Office of the President at Dartmouth College, will be served.

“Putting a Christmas tree on the Green is a Dartmouth tradition that dates back to at least 1940. The tree lighting is a way for the college to celebrate the start of the holiday season with friends, neighbors, and visitors in the Upper Valley community,” says Diana Lawrence, associate vice president for Dartmouth’s Office of Communications.

The tree lighting, cosponsored by Dartmouth and the Hanover Inn, is part of Celebrate the Season, which is sponsored by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. This downtown Hanover celebration, which runs through the weekend, features a variety of activities, including a snowflake scavenger hunt and horse-drawn wagon rides.

An annual favorite is a visit from Santa at Mascoma Bank, part of a decorative holiday extravaganza. Harry Potter sets the theme at Ledyard Bank, and Revels North will be singing at the Hanover Inn. For information about all of the Celebrate the Season activities, visit hanoverchamber.org. H

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HELPING NEIGHBORS

CommunityCare of Lyme

Above: Neighbors come out to volunteer on Lyme’s Day of Service. Opposite, from top: A community breakfast café, hosted by volunteers, offers a warm meal for all ages. Lyme musicians delight at the Jingle & Mingle holiday party.

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he residents of the Town of Lyme are proud of their roles in the community building connections between the people who live there. A variety of public events and programs, along with individual acts of kindness, create a wonderful, caring place to live. One of the organizing forces is CommunityCare of Lyme, founded five years ago.

“We grew out of the work already active in Lyme helping the community in so many ways,” says Martha Tecca, president of the nonprofit. Examples include the parish nurse program of Lyme Congregational Church and the service organization Those Guys. Creating CommunityCare of Lyme involved conversations in the community and included a survey asking residents to help identify needs related to aging in place. The assessment showed that many people wanted to see a formalized program to help residents stay in the community. Forty percent of respondents cited the needs for a central source of information and for opportunities to volunteer.

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“We were inspired by the Village to Village Network, with Beacon Hill Village the founding organization,” explains Martha. “We researched this approach to neighbors helping neighbors so people can stay where they are. A central organization enables lots of different ways of being in community.”

People’s needs range from rides to meal preparation to help with pets, and those who need help range from young moms to seniors to the neighbor who is temporarily sidelined by a broken arm or leg, for example. “One trick is to match what volunteers want to do with people’s needs— coordination that makes new connections,” says Martha.

The town wanted a program that embraced its demographic diversity. “We want to be sure everyone is included and can live as they want to for as long as they can. And that really means involving all ages.” Most people want to be part of a whole community.

“CommunityCare of Lyme provides a conduit to health care services and support, partnering with our parish nurses and nonclinical help such as meals, rides, or companionship

provided by many others. In addition to the service component is this underlying belief: If we know each other better and love each other better, we will be a better community,” says Martha. “If we help each other as friends, it makes it easier to ask for help.”

The array of activities available to people is key to the success of the work of this nonprofit. “The goal is to increase the community, with lots of ways for people to gather,” Martha adds. One example is the monthly community breakfast café, where 25 to 45 people, including young moms and retirees, show up for a free meal (donations typically cover costs).

There is a back-to-school potluck and a Jingle & Mingle holiday party with a kids’ gift shop. A monthly one-hour program invites people to meet and chat casually on Tuesday mornings. In September 2019, the first Lyme health and wellness fair brought together over 200 people exploring about 30 Upper Valley organizations and trying healthy activities ranging from yoga to Bone Builders to group singing.

“We appreciate what we have in Lyme and we are eager to share what we are learning,” Martha sums up.

“We hope to help advance the cause of tighter, healthier communities.” For more information, visit cclyme.org. H

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A RO U N D & A B O U T LOCAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH DISASTER RELIEF QUILTING PROJECT

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uilts offer warmth and comfort with their bright colors and varied patterns. These qualities make them perfect offerings to people in need around the world. Parishioners at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hanover started the Disaster Relief Quilting project in the 1980s and, with the help of volunteers from all over the Upper Valley, have made more than 3,400 quilts that have gone to refugees, displaced persons, and disaster survivors. In recent years, the Hanover-made quilts have been sent to Ukraine, Georgia, Nicaragua, and Mali. “We are not exclusively members of the church; about 50 percent of volunteers are not. We are open to the community of people wanting to do good, to do something for somebody else,� says Millie Eastwood, one of the project coordinators. People of all

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Far left, near left, and bottom center: Delivered quilts may serve a number of needs.

Below: Several times a year, the church holds an evening potluck and quilting session so everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

Bottom right: Students happily hold up their backpacks containing school supplies.

Opposite: HHS students hold one of the quilts they made during the March Intensive.

skill levels are welcome. Jobs include designing quilts, cutting, sewing bindings, ironing, and tying. Some people spend an hour or two, while others work four or five hours.

Quilting is a social activity. Volunteers enjoy the camaraderie of the work, chatting as they quilt. There is always a coffee break for the folks who participate at each session.

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A RO U N D & A B O U T Lutheran World Relief—60-by-80 inches, with a top, bottom, and filler.

They often use flannel sheets donated by the Gifford Medical Center Auxiliary in Randolph, Vermont, as fillers. Everything is donated, including fabric, sewing machines, and thread.

In addition to quilts, volunteers make school kits. Some countries require students to provide their own supplies, without which they can’t attend school. The church’s social ministry committee supplies materials including paper and pencils to fill 200 backpacks each year.

Distribution of the quilts and kits is handled through Lutheran World Relief. The church in Hanover is a gathering site for other churches and individuals, and once each year a Lutheran World Relief truck takes the year’s production to a distribution center in Baltimore. In 2018, 323,610 quilts were distributed to 25 countries. Lutheran World Relief networks with a wide range of nonprofits that have connections in specific places throughout the world.

“The need continues,” Millie says.

“The river keeps flowing.”

Disaster Relief Quilting meets first and third Thursdays at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Summer Street in Hanover. Volunteers are welcome to just show up or can call the church at (603) 643-3703. The schedule is listed at oslchanover.org. H

Volunteers assemble and tie a quilt during a regular session.

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BEST FRIENDS TIPS, NEWS & F U R RY FA C T S

THE BEST GIFT OF ALL According to many pet lovers, the only bad thing about our companion animals is that they leave us much too soon. The next bad thing might be that, in some cases, we leave them. That’s why the best gift you can

Holiday Time!

What’s on your pet’s wish list? Check out our ideas for four-legged friends.

give your dog, cat, horse, or other pet might just be a pet trust.

Horses and pet birds are particularly long-lived; some varieties of birds can live 25 to 50 years. The law considers pets as personal possessions, so if you don’t leave specific instructions, they usually go to your next of kin. But if that’s someone who is unable or unwilling to take on the responsibilities of your beloved pet’s care, your best friend could end up in less-than-desirable circumstances.

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this year by setting up a pet trust. This legal arrangement ensures that your pet will continue to be cared for should he or she outlive you. A trust generally provides a specific monetary amount to be used for the care of a pet for a set amount of time or for its lifetime. You can add details such as the brand of food it should have and how often it should be groomed or see the veterinarian who cares for it.

Although pet trusts are not legally recognized in all states, both New

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Hampshire and Vermont have laws in place establishing their legality.

To ensure that your wishes are followed, see a lawyer about a pet trust.

Details to consider include naming a specific person who has agreed to take on the care and welfare of your pet if you predecease it, and designate a backup in case your first choice becomes unable to adhere to your wishes.

A well-defined pet trust should include photos and microchip information, as well as information about veterinary care, daily care, and other details critical for maintaining your pet’s current lifestyle. Figure out how much you spend on your pet annually and the total amount for its expected lifetime. Finally, include your wishes in regard to your best friend’s end of life.

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For “Mature” Cats

Inside-only cats can be especially long-lived, so Nature’s Miracle has designed a high-sided box with a low entryway just for those older kitties whose aches and pains may make using the litterbox a challenge.

Nature’s Miracle high-sided litterbox.

For “Stepping Out”

Kensington Dog Bow Tie: This tiny bow tie is just the thing for your dog’s formal events.

Bust Winter Boredom

Horses, like their human companions, can get bored when winter weather keeps them in the stable. Check out the unique selection of “boredom busters” made by Likit at MannaPro.com.

SPOT Seek-aTreat Flip ‘N Slide Treat Dispenser for Dogs.

Provide dogs with brain stimulation while rewarding them with yummy treats.

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Lisa Wins Again!

Congratulations to Lisa Ballard, a longtime regular contributor to Here in Hanover, image, and Woodstock Magazine. Lisa was awarded the North American Snowsports Journalists’ 2018–19 Hirsch Award in the “Words” category for the third year in a row! Lisa was required to submit a portfolio of up to five articles, and she included a story from each of Mountain View Publishing’s three magazines. Keep those great articles coming, Lisa!

For more information, check out NASJA’s website at NASJA.org. H

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DORR MILL STORE for woolens galore

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s a child, Elizabeth Macleay visited San Francisco with her grandparents at Christmas. Union Square was a retail mecca to rival 5th Avenue in New York, with animated Christmas windows in stores such as FAO Schwarz, I. Magnin’s, and Bullock’s. The City of Paris Dry Goods sported a 60-foot Christmas tree in its domed atrium that became the city’s official holiday tree.

That experience, as well as attending performances of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, gave Elizabeth a love of what she calls “that Christmas magic.” As an adult, she has become a master magician, transforming her home into a holiday wonderland.

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Opposite: Elizabeth Macleay. A 1940s advertising Santa stands next to the Norwegian tree. The religious tree is visible through the doorway.

From top: Figures from The Nutcracker grace the buffet, along with gingerbread houses and glittery trees. Reproduction Santas from the early 1900s surround a silver reindeer. The family's stockings are hung with care.

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From top: The tree in the sugarplum room holds candy, cookies, and gumdrop lights.

Gingerbread houses and nutcrackers adorn the room. A deer and a Santa are from the Norwegian-themed room.

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MULTIPLE TREES, MANY ORNAMENTS Elizabeth’s ceilings aren’t tall enough for a 60-foot fir, but she makes up for that by having multiple trees at her Occom Pond home in Hanover. A white-flocked tree displays her collection of Norway heritage ornaments and handblown glass animals. It greets visitors at the front door along with a five-foot advertising Santa from the 1940s.

Moving farther into the house, one finds a red and white twinkling tree, the traditional “tree of toys.” The library holds the “family fun” tree, with ornaments commemorating her kids’ athletic activities and movie characters, whimsically decorated in green plaids.

The music room holds the vintage antique tree, decorated with early to mid 20th century handblown glass ornaments. Lit with multicolor lights and covered in tinsel from the 1950s, it also displays sequin ornaments made by Elizabeth’s grandmother. Nearby, a village containing antique Barclay figurines and Putz houses nestles.

“My favorite is the religious tree,” says Elizabeth. It is decorated with Irish Waterford crystal; handblown glass ornaments from Germany, England, and Poland; Victorian and 1920s’ angels; and jeweled Czechoslovakian, Greek, and Russian religious ornaments.

Last but not least is the “sugarplum room,” dedicated to The Nutcracker ballet.

Nutcrackers of every color stand sentry on nearly every surface, ready to come to Clara’s defense. “My daughters and I all danced in The Nutcracker. It was such a magical experience to dance on stage to my favorite ballet with my two daughters,” Elizabeth explains.

THE MEANING OF THE SEASON While she is known by friends and neighbors as “the lady who decorates,” Elizabeth hopes to open up her collection more widely to benefit ill and handicapped children and their families. As the parent of a special-needs child, she knows how difficult and lonely a road it can be. “When you take your nondisabled student to kindergarten, the school has it all set up to get you going,” she says. “But when you have a special-needs child, it always seems like a battle. I want to help change that.”

Toward that end, she started Lilibets, a business for holiday decorating and party planning. She also hopes to open her home to benefit the families of special-needs children to help them give their kids the best chance to develop and achieve their highest potential during their school years. “I just want to give back. Love and happiness at Christmas—if I can give people that, I have really succeeded.”

Mostly, she just wants to share the fun.

She likes to “adopt people,” like Dartmouth students, to share the holidays with her family. One Christmas Eve, she and her husband were having dinner at Koto Japanese Steak House and struck up a conversation with the family sharing their table. They had come to the Upper Valley for a ski vacation, but the weather was uncooperative, and their holidays were looking less than festive. “We invited them to the house for cake—and the looks on their faces when they saw the decorations! We helped those kids make some great Christmas memories.” Now that sounds like Christmas magic. H ONLINE EXTRA

To see more amazing photos of Elizabeth's Christmas magic, visit www.hereinhanover.com.

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G R E AT G R A P E S BY

Corey Burdick

IT'S TIME TO

Celebrate!

Holiday wines that shine The weather has decidedly turned.

Sometimes the shift happens imperceptibly, as summer turns to fall and the leaves begin their annual display of rusty reds and vibrant yellows. With this transition comes the harvest and soon thereafter, the mayhem of the holidays.

As the seasons change, so do our wine preferences; strawberry-hued rosĂŠs give way to bold, leathery reds. Whether you are looking to try something new to pair with holiday meals or are searching for gifts for family and friends, Peter Rutledge, owner of Norwich Wines and Spirits, has suggestions to guide you.

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The wines Peter recommends encompass a price range and style for every budget and palate, and customers can feel confident purchasing them from his store since Peter bases all his buying on actually tasting the wines. He says, “We are just as selective of our under $15 and under $10 wines as we are at the higher end.” With that in mind, enjoy several of his top picks!

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“Few grapes are as versatile as Austria’s Gruner Veltliner. It is widely believed to be one of the only wines that works well with asparagus, for example, but it is also delicious served alongside spicier foods or with a simple, perfectly roasted chicken.” try a more upscale village designated wine like a Gigondas,” Peter says, “which offers all those qualities in perfect balance for a special meal.” Check out the Pont du Rhône ($10) or the Gour de Chaule Gigondas ($32).

If you prefer a Sangiovese from Tuscany, two of Peter’s favorites are Poggiotondo Rosso di Toscana ($10) for everyday enjoyment and Ceppatella ($48), a special treat (made in very small quantities from 125-year-old vines).

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WHITES White wines aren’t relegated just to summer sipping! They can make a fantastic accompaniment to lighter main dishes such as seared halibut or as an apéritif with crudités. Peter notes, “Few grapes are as versatile as Austria’s Gruner Veltliner. It is widely believed to be one of the only wines that works well with asparagus, for example, but it is also delicious served alongside spicier foods or with a simple, perfectly roasted chicken.” His picks? The Anton Bauer Wagram ($10) or the Steininger Kittmansberg ($32), a spectacular single-vineyard wine.

Moving beyond the deliciously crisp wines of Austria to those of Italy often conjures the notion of a lackluster pinot grigio, Peter opined, but varietals available for exploration in this region are numerous.

One is the Umani Ronchi Pecorino ($14). “Yes, it shares its name with the famous sheep’s milk cheese,” he notes, “but it is a rich, full-bodied white that stands up very well to flavorful dishes, even those with plenty of garlic.”

Another option is the Palmento Costanzo Mofete Bianco ($20) from the slopes of Mount Etna on Sicily.

“It is a minerally, bright white that pairs well with most seafood dishes and has a citrusy quality that cleanses the palate and invites the next sip,” Peter says.

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meaning they are made using the champagne method but are at a price point that’s easier to swallow.

One example is the Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne ($25), available as both a Brut and a Brut Rose. Peter says, “These are fresh, lively, delicious sparkling wines, offering many of the qualities of a true champagne.”

However, if you have a proposal up your sleeve or simply want to splurge a bit to ring in 2020, the Guy Larmandier Brut Rose Champagne ($64 for a 750ml or $140 for a magnum) is made in very limited quantities and provides “a memorable burst of fruit with a bone dry finish. Bring a magnum to a party, and people will talk about it for years to come!” Cheers to the holidays! H Peter Rutledge has been in the wine business since 1990 and has owned his store since the end of 1996. Prior to proprietorship, he spent three years living in California, mostly in Sonoma, learning what he could about wine production, from planting vines to gaining a feel for customers’ palates. He has taught classes for ILEAD and Dartmouth on wine and has a genuine fascination with the diversity and pleasure of enjoying wines.

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Robin was introduced to the world of art by her grandfather, Roy C. Nuse, a Pennsylvania impressionist painter who taught for many years at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. After she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1973, where she also studied photography, she moved to Vermont and was employed in a variety of jobs, including as a docent at the Fleming Museum in Burlington, an art therapist at the Vermont State Hospital in Waterbury, and a teacher in Vermont public schools.

As recreation during her years as an employee, Robin studied oil painting with Carroll Jones, a successful illustrator whose work was carried in numerous magazines including Life and the Saturday Evening Post. Having loved craft-making since childhood, Robin always found time for her crafts, and after leaving teaching in 1986, she created and sold paper-mache masks in craft fairs around the Northeast.

After her marriage, Robin painted professionally. She found the gardens and views at her weekend retreat, an abandoned dairy farm in Hyde Park, Vermont, an endless source of inspiration.

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The Lepine Farm in Winter (Morristown Corners, VT), oil on canvas, 16" x 50"

Stormy Day at Occom Pond, oil on masonite, 12" x 9"

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Dartmouth’s core mission is to prepare students for a lifetime of learning and responsible leadership.

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BY Katherine P. Cox Photos courtesy of Dartmouth College and Robert Gill

A Focus on Student Community Outreach Dean Kathryn Lively on preparing students to be leaders and lifelong learners Kathryn Lively was appointed Dean of the College at Dartmouth College in July, but it’s not a completely new role for the Professor of Sociology.

She’s been at Dartmouth since 2002 and has spent her entire academic career thus far here in Hanover. Five years ago, she was named one of six inaugural house professors when Dartmouth launched its new housing system, and last year, she was interim dean.

Dartmouth’s housing community is unique in that students don’t apply; incoming freshmen are assigned a house with which they remain for their entire four years as an undergraduate. “You are automatically a member of a house. It’s a model of radical inclusion,” Dean Lively says. “This year, all the students on campus will have been enrolled in this house system. The houses were developed to enhance a greater sense of community among students and increase a sense of continuity and ownership over places they live.

“We’re seeing students beginning to identify by house affiliation,” she adds. “Senior surveys report a higher rate of sense of belonging to community, and research shows that sense of community and belonging is tied to better academic success, greater well-being, and lower rates of risky behavior.”

A Core Desire to Connect Dean Lively oversees the Department of Student Affairs, house professors, and student co-curricular activities, which include all student activities and organizations. “We have a vast number of student organizations, and almost all of them have as their core a desire to connect with society at large.

Dartmouth’s core mission is to prepare students for a lifetime of learning and responsible leadership.

We in Student Affairs think about leadership as a specific set of skills and practices that we would like every student to have.”

She outlines those principles simply. Know yourself. Get to know others in a deep way even if they’re different from you. Learn how to communicate with people with whom you disagree. Use the knowledge you’ve gained to do or make something that will leave the world better than you found it.

“As dean of the college, I work with my directors and my staff members to make sure those ideas are imbued in everything we do in Student Affairs, and we work with faculty to help them imbue those types of things when they’re interested in doing social impact work.”

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COMMUNITY campus. Each has its own executive council or student leadership that works with house faculty to develop programs for student engagement. North Park and East Wheelock, for example, have developed enduring relationships with local organizations in the Upper Valley, Dean Lively says.

North Park students have been volunteering their time in various capacities with Maynard House in Hanover, which offers patients who are receiving medical treatments at area medical facilities and their caregivers and family members a place to stay. Last spring, students made and delivered Valentine’s Day packages to families staying at Maynard House as a way to spread cheer during a difficult, stressful time.

East Wheelock students work with Cover Home Repair in White River Junction, an organization that provides home repairs and weatherization to lowincome, elderly, or disabled people. They also repurpose household appliances and furniture. East Wheelock students and faculty have worked under the guidance of Cover staff on projects throughout the region, such as putting a roof on a home, building a ramp for wheelchair access, and weatherizing houses.

Students Tackle Real-World Problems “We recognize that leadership can take many forms,” Dean Lively says, pointing to the important opportunities available through the Center for Social Impact, which helps place students who are looking for ways to get involved in the community. The co-curricular center does “a tremendous amount of outreach throughout the Upper Valley,” facilitating students’ interests in service work and educating students about what social impact work is. “During the last year,” she adds, “CSI placed more than 700 students in the Upper Valley community supporting educational access and mentoring programs, providing 31,000 hours valued at almost $800,000.”

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The center also works with faculty to develop courses that have a social impact element to them. “We now have about 64 distinct courses across every discipline that have gotten advice and resources from the Center for Social Impact and DCAL, the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning,” says Dean Lively. Through these courses, faculty take their classes out in the community and tackle real-world problems to come up with solutions that will help solve them.

For example, engineering students are working with the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the special needs support center to design a sensory pod for young people and children with special needs. Public policy research students are doing grant writing for a number of organizations including the City of Lebanon, the Good Neighbor Health Clinic, Maynard House, the Preservation Education Institute for Historic Windsor, Twin Pines Housing

Trust, and Upper Valley Community Nursing Project. “What’s interesting about this opportunity is not only is it giving our students experience in grant writing for a variety of different sectors, but it’s also allowing Dartmouth students to really engage in the richness and vibrancy that the Upper Valley has to offer,” explains Dean Lively.

The SEAD program at Dartmouth provides yet another opportunity for Dartmouth students to have an impact.

The program helps students from regional high schools prepare for college. These are students who show academic promise but may face economic hardships or be the first in their families to seek higher education. They are followed from their sophomore year of high school to their first year in college. It gives students at Hartford High School in Hartford, Vermont; Rivendell Academy in Orford; and Stevens High School in Claremont the chance to experience college life

while they’re still in high school.

The SEAD scholars engage with Dartmouth faculty, experience the classroom, and are mentored by Dartmouth undergrads. “It’s very popular with Dartmouth students,” Dean Lively says.

“They watch high schoolers—sophomores and juniors—gain confidence, and it allows Dartmouth students to develop ongoing mentoring relationships.”

Dean Lively’s goal is to continue the work of supporting students in their academic as well as personal lives as they test their leadership roles and break out of what she calls the Dartmouth bubble, “to get them to appreciate what life is like in the local community and give them the skills necessary for them to be leaders in their own communities, wherever it is they land. It’s exciting for both our students and the faculty to engage with and leave a mark on the community so that whatever they’re working on now outlasts the four years they are here.” H

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Lauren Andrews, RN, clinical aromatherapist and graduate of the University of Vermont's Cannabis Science and Medicine Certification Program.

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“Everything we sell supports health, balance, and overall well-being.”

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IN THE HEART OF HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, A NEW ESTABLISHMENT OPENED RECENTLY. Some would call it a store; to others, it’s more of an oasis. A short stroll on Allen Street brings you to AroMed. Lauren Andrews, president and owner of AroMed Essentials, LLC, moved into the property, previously occupied by Folk, at the beginning of August. She wanted to create an environment of “calm beauty.”

To call AroMed a purveyor of essential oils and CBD oils does it a disservice. “We really are a wellness store,” says Lauren, who spent more than a decade as a practicing psychiatric nurse. “Everything we sell supports health, balance, and overall well-being.” The Hanover store is Lauren’s third; other locations are in Montpelier and Berlin, Vermont.

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“We don’t use any synthetic chemicals—no synthetic fragrances or colors—in

any of our products. It’s all from plant materials.” All product formulations are made in AroMed’s production space in Montpelier.

THE SHOP ON THE CORNER Entering the bright, welcoming space, a soft green and white palette hints at the plant-based offerings and promise of purity. “We offer 100 percent pure oils. Our certified organic essential oils come from all around the planet, and we buy industrial hemp from a certified organic grower here in Vermont,” says Lauren. “Sustainability is a priority to us, as is working directly with the growers and distillers, and sourcing locally whenever possible.”

Filled with therapeutic synergies—tinctures, lotions, salves and massage oils, bath salts, topicals, roll-ons, room and body sprays, bath bombs, facial serums, body care lines for men and women, natural fragrances and beeswax candles, and much more, the entire store is designed to promote equilibrium of mind and body.

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Setting AroMed apart from the mainstream, Lauren says, “is that we don’t use any synthetic chemicals—no synthetic fragrances or colors—in any of our products.

It’s all from plant materials.” All product formulations are made in AroMed’s production space in Montpelier.

“These are artisan products created to help restore harmony in our bodies through deeper connectivity with plant medicine,” she adds.

Plant-based synergies address a myriad of wellness concerns: inflammation, focus, digestive and respiratory issues, energy, women’s health issues, insomnia. Baby boomers and college students alike often try medications to manage such concerns, yet natural, plant-based remedies may be an equivalent or complementary option.

Top: AroMed offers certified organic aromatherapy plant oils for adults and children, locally made natural perfumes, massage oils, and bath and skin care products.

Below: Free trade and locally made jewelry and artisanal gemstones and minerals from around the world are available at the store.

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“Respect, kindness, compassion, and safety.

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THE GRASS ROOTS OF MEDICINE Historically, plants were the first medicine. Herbs were prized for their healing attributes. Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is simply the use of essential oils extracted from plants for therapeutic purposes. The applications are vast. While research is limited, studies and anecdotal evidence show that, properly used, essential oil therapy is safe and effective.

Aromatherapy is an exciting option, according to Lauren. Most medications come with a list of possible side effects, including addiction and complications from long-term use. “But for patients to reach into their pockets and pull out a lavender-infused inhaler or rub on relief lotion to effectively address the same symptoms medicine would—without the risks or negative side effects—is empowering,” Lauren says.

CBD oil, or cannabidiol, has only recently become a media darling, yet the hemp plant from which it’s derived is one of the oldest domesticated crops on the planet. The therapeutic benefits of CBD have been widely espoused not only through empirical experience but also by many health care professionals whose patients have benefited from its use. In 2018, after research showed CBD’s effectiveness for controlling seizures, the FDA approved a CBD oral solution for the treatment of two rare forms of epilepsy. Studies continue into other potential health benefits of CBD, from mood disorders to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.

CBD (cannabidiol) products aid both people and pets, facilitating anxiety and pain reduction, along with Vermont-made medicinal mushroom extracts like chaga and lion’s mane.

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be effective alone or in conjunction with pharmaceuticals. “Some people can take less medication for anxiety, for example,” she says, “because CBD helps tackle anxiety naturally and, at times, works even better.”

In 2018, the World Health Organization reported that there were no indications of potential abuse or adverse effects from CBD in humans or animals, while also noting its potential for a variety of medical applications.

Interest and support for CBD has steadily grown. In the last two years, after an ever-increasing flurry of press, CBD products flooded the market.

“Buyer beware,” Lauren cautions.

Both the essential oil and CBD oil industries are mostly unregulated. She stresses the importance of “knowing the source,” citing a 2017 study in JAMA that reported nearly 70 percent of the tested CBD products purchased online were mislabeled.

“A lot of products on the market today are filled with synthetic chemicals that can actually compromise health, not support it,” Lauren explains. “All our products are tested using gas chromatography, considered the gold standard of third-party analysis in the industry.”

That integrity of purpose and product is why Lauren believes AroMed is so popular. “Customers really appreciate that our CBDs are 100 percent pure, organic, and locally grown,” she notes. “Not only can they be sure to get what they pay for at AroMed, but they’re also getting results. Respect, kindness, compassion, and safety.

They’re our core values.”

WHERE DO I START? Lauren recalls when she first became interested in CBDs: “I was skeptical.

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should do—read, research, talk to people. Then visit AroMed. “We encourage research. We also do a lot of education and offer on-site workshops for both CBD and essential oils,” says Lauren. “We might suggest various online resources to explore— ProjectCBD.org is a prime example.

And while we’re always happy to point visitors toward options that would best address their issues, we never do the hard sell.”

The key, she says, is to ensure that people are receiving correct, current information and that they feel comfortable asking questions. “People come to us not only because they trust they’ll receive compassionate care but because of the evidence-based knowledge that we share with them,” she explains. “My staff doesn’t shoot from the hip. That is not acceptable.”

PLAYING IT SAFE When used properly, plant-based products are safe for humans and animals, but improper use can be dangerous. “There are many oils—eucalyptus being one— that are not appropriate for children under 10.” Lauren wants to make it as easy as possible for people and pets to reap the benefits of plant-based medicines without harm. “What I’ve done is create a line of child-safe essential oil blends. It takes the guesswork out of it, so parents who want to use oils for their kids know they’re using the right options.”

For furry family members, AroMed offers pet-specific CBD products. “A lot of people have outstanding results in anxiety and pain reduction for pets,” says Lauren. A study by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that dogs who were given CBD oils were more active and had less pain from osteoarthritis.

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daughters, “are under pressure and dealing with anxiety. A lot of young people are suffering, unable to focus or sleep. I want AroMed to be a place where they can come for a little extra support.”

Baby boomers can benefit from plant medicines for aches and pains or simply to improve or maintain quality of life.

For all populations, Lauren says she “just wants to be a part of the solution, to be a resource for them.”

Being a resource for health and harmony includes spreading a bit of joy, and there’s always room for a touch of healing whimsy at AroMed. Customers can browse a selection of jewelry, home décor, gemstones, naturally scented sundries, succulents, candles, and an array of plant-based items. “We’re known for having an assortment of unique gifts that are really popular,” Lauren says.

While browsing, enjoy the artwork.

“We’re a bit of a gallery too, featuring only local artists. Every couple of months, we bring in a different artist and hang their work throughout the store for sale. Not only is it a way to beautify our space, but it’s a terrific opportunity to support the community.”

Plants have long played a part in health, happiness, and healing worldwide. Yet, it’s only been a few months since the shop on Allen Street began “helping to re-establish and awaken the appreciation of plant medicine.” Already, AroMed is developing deep roots in the heart of downtown. As she intended, Lauren has created a place of “calm beauty,” where well-being is the primary commodity. The door is wide open, inviting the community to come in, browse, engage, learn, shop, and heal. H

AroMed Hanover 6 Allen Street Hanover, NH (603) 277-9236 www.aromedessentials.com

ONLINE EXTRA

Find 10 Gift Ideas and learn how Lauren gained her appreciation of plant-based therapies at www.hereinhanover.com.

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Lisa Ballard grabs first tracks among the trees at Mammoth Mountain, California.

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love all types of skiing. Racing is a thrill because I can go as fast as I dare. Bumps have a rhythm that rivals any rhumba. Carving on the groomers feels graceful and powerful. And then there’s powder. Nothing puts me on Cloud 9 faster than fluffy, untracked snow. I never plan on it, but when it happens, life is better than good. It’s the bomb!

It was real bombs that woke me last March on my first day at Mammoth Mountain in California. The ski patrol was at war with the 18 inches of snow that had fallen overnight, trying to stabilize it by the time the lifts were due to open at 9am. And it was still coming down. I was at Mammoth to compete in the US Alpine Masters Championships, but with so much new snow, the races would surely be delayed.

“Powder day!” exclaimed my son Parker, who was on his spring break from college. All of Parker’s luggage was in limbo somewhere between New Hampshire and California, but he was determined to be first in line when the lifts opened.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Fly to Reno. Though the bulk of Mammoth’s skiers come from the greater Los Angeles area, Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada, is about half the driving time (3K hours) compared to LAX (6 to 7 hours).

Pick your lodging. Stay in the Village at Mammoth if you want to be close to the most restaurants and shopping. Stay at the Mammoth Mountain Inn if you want to walk out your door and onto the Panorama Gondola to the summit. Shuttles run regularly between all of Mammoth’s entry points.

Rent powder skis. If you don’t own them, consider renting fat skis (over 100mm wide in the middle) at the mountain. The reasonably priced performance rentals are in great shape, and it will save you checking a ski bag on the plane. Carry on your ski boots though!

Top: McCoy Station, a mid-mountain lodge for food and for catching the Panorama Gondola to the summit.

Left: Parker Densmore enjoys some waist-deep powder.

Wear sunscreen. Mammoth is at high elevation, 8,343 feet to 11,053 feet above sea level.

The sun reflects off the snow, increasing solar exposure.

Stay hydrated. Elevation and wind suck water out of you, especially when you’re exerting yourself skiing. You’ll feel the altitude less if you arrive rested and stay properly hydrated.

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Above: Parker Densmore launches off a snowcovered boulder.

Below: The Panorama Gondola begins its scenic skyward route above the Main Lodge.

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“Where do you want to go first?” he drooled as we hopped on the Broadway Express, a high-speed chairlift that launched us into the massive white room in front of the Main Lodge. With 3,500 acres of skiing, including innumerable bowls and chutes, Mammoth is, well, mammoth in size. We had many choices, though we couldn’t see much in the abating blizzard.

On the next, higher chairlift, we caught glimpses of the summit. Climax, the famous headwall below the top terminal of the Panorama Gondola, looked like a vertical white veil. It beckoned to us, but the gondola was not yet running, probably due to unstable snow conditions. A goliath cornice blocked the main entrance to the headwall. It clung to the top of the mountain, resisting gravity, as wind kicked up a plume of cold smoke from its smooth, lenticular top.

I flashed back to 1987 when I had visited Mammoth another time to ski race but had gone free skiing instead. I had jumped off the cornice into Climax and made the first tracks down its glorious, steep slope. That day had been sunny, though the wind whipped fiercely

MAMMOTH BY THE NUMBERS

1.1 million Number of skier visits per year, third highest in the country after Vail and Breckenridge in Colorado

11,053 Elevation in feet at the summit

7,953 Elevation in feet at the bottom of the lowest chairlift, the Eagle Express by Juniper Springs Resort

3,500 Skiable acres

3,100 Vertical drop in feet

400 Average inches of snowfall annually

300 Average number of sunny days a year

150 Number of named trails

28 Number of lifts, excluding carpets

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Top: View of the rugged Minarets beyond Mammoth's ski slopes.

Above: Selfie of the author and her son after a powder-perfect run.

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up the hill, and the snow, though it looked like powder, had become dense and wind packed. Funny how I can remember certain runs during a lifetime of skiing. The snowflakes now chilling my face reminded of the tiny ice pellets that had pounded my cheeks, nose, and chin that day.

FOUR MINUTES OF FAME Parker’s voice pulled me back to the present. “When you skied in that Warren Miller film, where was that?” he asked. I chuckled. The reason my face had become so pummeled that day long ago was because I was shooting a segment for Warren Miller and had to make it look warm and like fun. It was the 1980s and a different era—sunglasses, no hat (no one wore helmets back then except in downhill races), open collar on my one-piece suit, straight skis, big smile. Action!

“The film was called Escape to Ski. We filmed there,” I replied, pointing to a spot on Climax framed by cliffs just under the gondola building. That film segment was my four minutes of Warren Miller fame, but many legendary skiers have made tracks on Mammoth, starting with Dave McCoy, who founded the resort in 1942.

Dave was an avid skier and a candidate for the canceled 1940 Winter Olympics. He worked as a hydrographer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, checking water and snow levels through the region.

Though Mammoth Mountain was remote, windy, and subject to storms that could drop up to 20 feet of snow, he recognized its potential as a ski area and set up a rope tow. In 1953, he borrowed $135,000 to build the first lift.

Dave McCoy’s daughter Penny realized her father’s dream of skiing internationally on the US Ski Team. At age 16, she won a bronze medal in slalom at the 1966 World Championships.

Both Dave and Penny are now honored members of the US Ski Hall of Fame.

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Since then, numerous skiing and snowboarding stars have considered Mammoth their home mountain, including Kelly Clark, Greg Bretz, John Teller, Trevor Jacob, Stacey Cook, Kaya Turski (who represents Canada but trains at Mammoth), and Chloe Kim, all of whom competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeong-Chang, South Korea. Kim took the gold in women’s halfpipe, the youngest snowboarding gold medalist in history.

MORE MAMMOTH MEMORIES Ski film star Glen Plake also calls Mammoth home. Parker met this mohawked celebrity on our last trip to Mammoth, a decade ago, in the bowels of the base lodge. Parker had lost his cell phone while skiing and, miraculously, had just retrieved it from Lost and Found. As he turned to leave, Glen walked by and said hi, just like any other skier might do when making random eye contact. Parker never forgot it.

But this day on Mammoth’s slopes was not about the famous people who might ski or snowboard there. It was about playing in the snow. We got off the lift to the right, winding our way through scrubby trees that were likely 30-foot treetops during the summer.

Visibility was low in the blowing snow, but the trees helped. Soon we floated down, down in our own self-made clouds of fluff. I grinned as the snow massaged my thighs. Once in a while, a wave of it brushed my chest.

We stopped to catch our breath under a cliff. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I’ve visited Mammoth off and on for over 30 years and treasure its powder stashes. Dave McCoy had it right.

Mammoth Mountain is a magnet for snow in this part of the Sierra Nevada range—lots of it—and a place where fond memories are sure to be made. H

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Carpenter & Main Chef/ownerBruce 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.

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Matt Brown Fine Art Located in downtown Lyme, the MBFA gallery features artwork and craft by residents of Lyme, New Hampshire, and Thetford, Vermont: paintings, prints, fiber arts, floor cloths, and photographs, ceramics, cards, and clocks, jewelry, books, woodenware, soaps, and syrups. Our 2019 Holiday Show opens Dec 6 with an afternoon party Dec 8, 2–5pm, and is up through Jan 18. Visit our website for more information.

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Norwich Knits Yarn & Craft Norwich Knits offers a carefully curated collection of yarn and fiber, with one room dedicated to national brands and one room dedicated to local fiber farms, spinners, and dyers.

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Lou’s Restaurant & Bakery Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery, a tradition since 1947, is proud to be a certified green restaurant with a focus on locally sourced food products.

Thanksgiving brings traditional favorites along with pumpkin cheesecake and snowflake dinner rolls. Winter seasonal holiday favorites include linzer torte, authentic stollen with marzipan, European Christmas cookies, gingerbreads, rugelach, and dessert trays. Catering also available.

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League of NH Craftsmen Fine Craft Shop & CraftStudies Shop our gallery and be inspired by our stunning collection of traditional and contemporary fine crafts created by juried members of the league. Our extensive CraftStudies Program offers classes and workshops for children and adults.

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Photos this spread: Harte and Ann Crow named their land “The Dismal� after the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia. For 40 years, Harte mowed the wet meadows in late summer and the family welcomed returning grassland birds each year. The Upper Valley Land Trust will continue to manage the land for its wildlife habitat value.

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WOODS, WETLANDS, and WILD PLACES in EAST HANOVER

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Winter is a great time to visit a wetland,” says Jeanie McIntyre, president of the Upper Valley Land Trust. “With the ground frozen hard, shrubby vegetation clear of leaves, and blackflies and mosquitoes long gone, it is possible to access places that are daunting in any other season. The ice of a beaver pond or bog offers a vantage point otherwise impossible—it’s like seeing a place ‘from the inside out.’”

And there’s a lot to see—fisher, coyote, bobcat, and rabbit tracks; beaver lodges and dams; otter slides; patterns of windblown snow; open winter sky; stone walls and big old trees.

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All photos show The Dismal at Pressey Brook, except the one below, near right, which was taken at the Tunis District Conservation Area.

In eastern Hanover, the Upper Valley Land Trust (UVLT) has recently acquired two large properties for long-term ownership and stewardship.

By early winter, UVLT hopes to have completed a third acquisition. Less than a 30-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hanover, these properties are located in an extraordinarily rich complex of land resources, including a vital watershed that feeds the Mascoma River at the edge of an unfragmented forest block extending into Lyme and Canaan to encompass 25,000 acres. “THE DISMAL�

The 239-acre Dismal at Pressey Brook Conservation Area is located on Goose Pond Road near the headwaters of the Mascoma River watershed. There, Pressey Brook winds through a series of shrubby wetlands before flowing into Goose Pond. Together with the surrounding upland forest, nearly 40 acres of wetlands provide exceptional habitat for a wide array of species including, potentially, the federally listed northern long-eared bat.

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OUTDOOR WINTER EVENTS Get outside and enjoy trails and open space this winter.

Solstice Hike at Lyme Pinnacle – December 21, 3pm, Highbridge Road, Lyme, NH Celebrate the returning of daylight and the coming of the new year with the Upper Valley Land Trust.

This year our annual solstice hike will be held at Lyme Pinnacle. Join us at the parking lot off Highbridge Road at 3pm for a snowshoe up to the top where we will have a winter bonfire and watch the sunset. Bring headlamps for hiking back in the dark.

Wild About Lebanon – Ski or Snowshoe at Balestra Farm – January 18, 12–3pm, 14 Stevens Road, Lebanon, NH Join UVLT, the City of Lebanon, and Suellen Balestra at her conserved farm for a day of crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing and beautiful, scenic views. Trails will be groomed by the city.

Hot drinks provided. This is a self-guided ski or snowshoe hike with well-marked trails. Maps provided.

Open Ski Day at Brookmead Conservation Area – February 1, 12–3pm Join UVLT for a fun afternoon of skiing on our newly groomed Brookmead Conservation Area trails. Easy trails through the open field, more difficult trails through the woods, with connection to Parcel 5 trails. Self-guided, maps provided.

Wild About Lebanon – Class Six Snowshoe – February 15, 12pm, Hall Road, Lebanon, NH Explore some of Lebanon’s Class 6 Roads! Meet at the Hall Road Entrance south of Poverty Lane Orchard. Approximately 1-mile snowshoe with moderate ups and downs.

Bear Pond Snowshoe – February 22, 12–4pm, Hall Road, Canaan, NH UVLT and MWCC’s 13th annual joint snowshoe at Bear Pond! 4-mile loop.

Wild About Lebanon – Snowshoe Signal Hill – March 12, 4:30pm, Stevens Road, Lebanon, NH It’s light out until 6:30pm! Indulge in the light and join us for an after-work snowshoe at Signal Hill. If conditions are appropriate, we will end with a small “signal fire.” 2 miles, easy.

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Since receiving “The Dismal” as a gift from Harte and Anne Crow, UVLT has created a new parking area in a log landing south of Goose Pond Road and has repaired bridges and blazed an informal network of ski trails that the Crows had maintained. UVLT’s stewardship director, Jason Berard, explains that a neighbor has volunteered to plow the parking area this winter.

“It’s wonderful that he’s offered to help with this because one of the more intriguing portions of the property is located on the far side of the wetland, northeast of Pressey Brook,” says Jason.

“Because it has been less accessible, it has been less disturbed over the years and feels more wild. We’re really glad to be able to offer winter visitors a safe place to leave a car while they explore this area on snowshoes or skis.”

THE TUNIS LAND Less than a mile south, UVLT has purchased 201 acres in the first phase of a two-part project that will create the 540-acre Tunis District Conservation Area. UVLT was able to purchase the land from Tunis Timber, LLC, thanks to the foresight, stewardship, and generosity of Tunis owners Barbara Fildes and Keith Quinton. When Barbara and Keith bought the land several years ago, they did so in the midst of a destructive timber harvest in order to protect it from further harm. Last year, they contacted UVLT to seek help conserving the land forever.

This land, with wooded hillsides, rocky outcrops, small streams, and wetlands teeming with wildlife activity, is adjacent to the Appalachian Trail corridor and provides a view for hikers from the south peak of Moose Mountain.

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Hanover understands how the trail corridor and the surrounding landscape contribute to the community’s ecological, economic, and recreational vitality in important ways. UVLT does too. We’re thrilled to own this land.”

The second phase will add 350 additional acres to the Tunis District Conservation Area—extraordinary land that includes tributaries to four headwater streams of the Mascoma River, amphibian-rich wetlands, and habitat used by bear and moose along with raccoons, otters, minks, and other water-loving creatures.

Peg Merrens explains that this land is important for flood resiliency and water quality and for maintaining the scenic beauty of Goose Pond and its surroundings. “Looking across Goose Pond toward Moose Mountain, the view is dominated by a low-lying ridge that forms a scenic backdrop to a favorite summertime retreat for folks who own seasonal camps or enjoy boating on the pond. The land we are buying sits right in that view,” she says. Peg adds that UVLT will own the properties as a preserve for long-term habitat stewardship and management. “UVLT envisions this as a community resource providing opportunities for education, research, and low-impact recreation.”

Owners Barbara and Keith discounted the sales price of their property in what’s known as a charitable “bargain sale” to create the permanent Tunis District Conservation Area. UVLT obtained major grants from the NH Department of Environmental Services’ Aquatic Resources Mitigation Fund and Appalachian Trail Partnership Action Fund as well as support from contributing partners including the Town of Hanover and the Quabbin-to-Cardigan Partnership. A local fundraising campaign to complete the second phase of the acquisition is ongoing.

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A fisher cat den and tracks in the snow at The Dismal at Pressey Brook.

Hanover Open Space Plan (1990): If the area is protected soon, it will be a permanent refuge for use by residents to revive spirit and soul, and to remember an important reason why so many choose to live here. Just as importantly, it will be a permanent, outstanding wildlife habitat, enhancing the biodiversity and quality of life for a large variety of indigenous species.

“We couldn’t agree more!” she says.

GIFTS FOR ALL TO ENJOY Although the Upper Valley is a rural area, most people who live here do not own properties that have extensive acreage. Many don’t own property at all. The experience of owning and caring for land, as Harte and Ann Crow and Barbara Fildes and Keith Quinton have had, provides deep connections to the natural world and a sense of stewardship legacy, says Jeanie.

With this in mind and through careful acquisition of strategic properties for long-term ownership, UVLT creates opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the natural world, to explore and learn and find restoration and inspiration outside. “You do not need to own land to be a good steward, to be invested in its future, to take an active role in shaping its future,” she adds.

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Valley region goes back more than 30 years to its founding by a small group of area residents concerned about the conversion of farm and forestland, degradation of wildlife habitat, and loss of access to traditional hiking and snowshoeing destinations. Today, UVLT is a nationally recognized regional land conservancy with a staff of 12 and hundreds of volunteers. Since 1985, the organization has conserved more than 500 properties encompassing 53,000 acres, most of which remain in private ownership.

The 20 Conservation Areas UVLT owns serve as outdoor classrooms, provide hands-on experiences, and bring people together in fellowship and fun. Through a full suite of winter events hosted by UVLT or quiet visits to conservation areas on your own, UVLT welcomes all to get outdoors and enjoy nature’s splendor and mystery this winter. H

Upper Valley Land Trust 19 Buck Road Hanover, NH (603) 643-6626 www.uvlt.org

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Since 2000, the Hanover High ski jumping team has won 10 State Championship trophies, including this past year’s in 2019; when they haven’t won, they have been runner-up seven times. Their coach, Thomas Dodds, who has been at Hanover since 2008, is proud of this record, but being repeat champions is not the team’s greatest achievement. They stand out as a welcoming and bonded community.

“We are typically blessed with a team that has great camaraderie and spirit,” says Coach Dodds. “We always have a blend of athletes who have jumped in the past with those who have heard about jumping by word of mouth. . . . That mix seems to get us a fun-loving, spirited group. Traditionally our captains, athletes, and parents go out of their way to be inviting at home meets—that typically means a roaring fire, snacks, and hot chocolate.”

Opposite: Mason Winter catches air off the K32 Roger Burt Memorial Ski Jump in Hanover.

From top: Flying over the knoll. Preparing to drop off the start bar. The team hikes back up the hill together.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM EXPERIENCE The team members admire their dedicated coach. “He’s the kind of guy who wants the best for his athletes,” says HHS senior Felix Estes.

Felix remembers Coach Dodds driving all the way to Plymouth the day before the 2019 State Championship to help fix the in-run, which is the top half of the jump that you ski on before you hit the air, and “make everything perfect” for the competition. Previously a competitive ski racer, Felix joined the team last year and placed fifth in the Boys Individual Competition at States. He was named the New Hampshire State “Gene Ross Rookie of the Year.”

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Left: The top two girl high school jumpers in the state in 2019 are Hanover's Sabin and Sophie Mitchell.

Below: Coach Dodds grooms the hill.

Winner of the Girls’ Individual Competition last year, senior Sabin Mitchell will be one of this year’s team captains. “This year I think I’m looking forward to just being with the team,” Sabin says. “For me, it’s not so much about winning as it is about the team experience and really growing our family. We are very close-knit, and we are able to find the balance between having fun and being dedicated.”

The team and their parents work together to prepare and maintain their practice area for the season, and they bond in their clubhouse over at the Roger Burt Memorial Jump at Oak Hill above the Storrs Pond Recreational Area in Hanover.

“Unlike most other high school sports,” Coach Dodds explains, “we count on our athletes and their families to help maintain the jumps. That includes brush clearing and weed whacking in the fall, helping with our one-to-two-day snow-making run in December, and then shoveling and packing for maintenance of the jumps in the winter.”

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LOTS OF PRACTICE FOR A PROMISING FUTURE Ski jumping might seem to be a highrisk sport; however, Coach Dodds challenges the premise that jumping is more injury prone than other high school contact sports. “We spend a lot of time teaching our athletes the fundamental movement pattern of ski jumping,” he says. Felix concurs, saying that injuries “rarely happen.” He explains that “most of the time, if you fall, it’s on the landing when you’ve already touched down. You might slide out on your hip and get a good bruise or some scrapes.”

Practice starts before the snow falls on the “roller jump” to improve everyone’s form. The team members ride on a ramp on a platform with wheels and then jump into a foam pit. When they have enough snow, new jumpers practice skiing down the landing hill portion of the 20 meter jump before attempting to ski off the jump itself.

Then they practice “popping off” the smaller jumps and “getting air.” No one attempts the 32-meter jump until he or she is ready.

Coach Dodds is optimistic about the team’s prospects in 2020, citing his hope for the addition of some freshmen Ford Sayre skiers. “Ford Sayre is one of the top club programs in the state—training athletes as young as six or seven on up through high school,” he says, having worked with Ford Sayre from 1999 to 2008. “[HHS Graduate] Mason Winter—who finished second in States last year—will be the hardest athlete to replace, but I believe we have the depth to do so.” H Hanover High will be hosting the State Championship meet on the Roger Burt K32-meter jump on February 13 at 6pm.

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An ancient therapy with 21st century applications AN ANCIENT CHINESE THERAPY THAT DATES BACK 3,000 YEARS HAS GAINED TRACTION recently as more and more people seek alternative Eastern approaches to medicine. Cupping is a very old treatment, says Dr. Andre Berger, founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills, and while the trend has been popularized by celebrities and athletes, generally for relief of pain or muscle soreness, “It’s not a Johnny-come-lately treatment,” he says. “It can be done as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with acupuncture,” which is more familiar to people.

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WHAT IS CUPPING? There are two forms of the technique that involve placing small cups on the skin, creating a suction that, in theory, breaks up congestion, or energy, and brings it to the surface. “You’re sucking out the bad stuff and removing the congestion,” is how Dr. Berger explains it.

With dry cupping, glass or plastic cups are applied to various points on the body, depending on the ailment, to create suction. The practitioner will first apply a flammable substance such as alcohol to the cup and light it. When the fire goes out, the cup is placed on the skin for several minutes. As the air cools, it creates a vacuum, which causes the skin to rise and blood vessels to expand. The result is small, round marks the size of the cups that resemble bruises on the surface of the skin.

The marks go away over time, usually within 10 to 14 days. Some forms of dry cupping use a rubber pump to create the vacuum effect. Several cups may be placed on various points, or meridians, at a time. With wet cupping, the cups are in place for about three minutes, and a small incision is made after the cups are removed to draw out blood.

Depending on the patient’s problem, the therapist may place the cups on areas similar to sites, or meridians, on the traditional acupuncture chart (see chart above). The theory, according to Chinese medicine, is that you’re creating a free-flowing qi, which is the Chinese word for life force; it improves the flow of energy through your body, releasing toxins and clearing up energy blockages, Dr. Berger says.

FOR PAIN RELIEF AND MORE Pain relief is cited as the most common benefit of cupping, as it is said to reduce inflammation and increase blood flow. “The suction causes the skin and superficial 90

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muscle layer to get moved up and into the cup. It’s the inverse of massage, where you’re applying pressure,” Dr. Berger says. “We don’t know if this relief is truly from the cupping or if it’s a distraction. There’s a theory called the Pain Gate Theory, which posits that if you create a distraction, the sensation of pain will be diminished because you’ve created another distracting sensation.”

While there is not a lot of research on cupping, a 2015 report in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine states it can be effective for treating shingles and acne as well as pain. Dr. Berger notes that it may also benefit respiratory conditions and even improve metabolism and digestion.

Cupping is not a regulated, FDAapproved medical treatment; it’s an alternative medicine, and there are no standards as to how it’s performed, says Dr. Berger. “If you’re going to do this, it’s best to go to a naturopath who does cupping or an acupuncturist who is certified in cupping so you’ll have some basis to believe they’re more likely to engage in safe practices. See someone who is experienced and has some level of certification.” Stay away from wet cupping, he advises, “because it’s subject to potential problems such as infection or scarring.” Costs can range around $300 to $500 per treatment.

Dr. Berger recommends cupping to patients who are seeking alternatives to pain management, primarily people suffering from chronic pain conditions who are not getting relief from conventional treatment. “Today we want to keep patients off opiates. This is an alternative method, along with acupuncture, that can provide a measure of relief or improvement.” H For more from Dr. Berger, see his book THE BEVERLY HILLS ANTI-AGING PRESCRIPTION.

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Let’s Gather in THE KITCHEN ENTERTAINING IN THE HEART OF THE HOME

Whether you’re hosting an intimate holiday dinner party for eight or a Super Bowl bash for a crowd, it never fails. Invite friends and family over, and everyone ends up in the kitchen. It’s time to stop pretending and face facts. The kitchen is the hub of our social universe.

After all, that’s where the action is. Heaven forbid any of us should miss a minute of drama. From neighborhood gossip to flaming cognac, it’s not part of the fun—it is the fun!

Why not harness some of that energy and put it to work?

People are always asking, “How can I help?” Let them lend a hand.

Welcome guests into your kitchen with a glass of wine.

Stave off hunger with a beautiful platter of cheeses, vegetables, olives, and nuts. Invite avid cooks to don an apron and help toss the salad or stir the risotto. Lighten the workload by pairing up your helpers. Who knows? Your matchmaking might lead to a new special friendship, and your parties will become famous, maybe even infamous.

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Oh, by the way, as soon as you start to hand out jobs, the I-hate-to-cook types will quickly disappear to another, make that any other, part of the house. That includes the backyard . . . in subzero temperatures . . . in a snowstorm.

But don’t worry, they’ll wander back, and when they do, encourage them to tell entertaining stories while you refill glasses, offer your sous-chefs guidance, and keep the chaos at bay.

Speaking of chaos, it’s best to do some advance planning and prep. You don’t want everyone pawing through the refrigerator and cupboards. Instead, assemble and group the ingredients and tools for each dish. Better yet, chop and measure some, if not all, of the ingredients in advance. In most cases, it’s wise to complete the first few of steps of a recipe before handing it off.

Here are two recipes, a lovely salad and delicious risotto, your friends can help prepare. (You’ll want to get the pork roast into the oven before the doorbell rings, but feel free to let someone else do the carving.) As for dessert, unless you have an enormous kitchen, you probably don’t want anyone cracking eggs or measuring flour. Better to stop by your favorite bakery. Then again, you must have a friend who loves to bake. Say yes when she (or he) offers to bring along a sweet treat.

FENNEL AND CITRUS SALAD Serves 8 3 1 2 1 3 2

What’s on the menu?

Fennel and Citrus Salad Roast Pork Loin Mushroom and Radicchio Risotto

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Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Tbsp white wine vinegar cloves garlic, minced red grapefruit clementines large bulbs fennel, thinly sliced and cut in julienne

DO AHEAD 1. Put the olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl.

2. Using a sharp knife, remove the skin and white pith from the grapefruit. Cut between the membranes to release the sections into a bowl.

3. Squeeze the juice from the membranes, measuring out 2 tablespoons to add to the olive oil, and whisk to combine. Set aside to let the flavors combine while you chop the vegetables.

1 European cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped 4 oz feta, crumbled 2 scallions, thinly sliced N cup chopped walnuts, toasted Add the fennel and cucumber to the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and mint, and toss to combine. Transfer to a deep serving platter or individual plates. Top with the grapefruit and clementine sections, garnish with feta, scallions, and walnuts, and serve.

MAKE A TEMPTING CHEESE BOARD IN 10 MINUTES

The possibilities are endless.

Whether you're serving 4 or 20, have fun creating a variety of nibbles to enjoy before, during, or after your gathering of friends and family!

Here are a few ideas to start with for a basic cheese board.

Adjust quantities for the number of guests.

ROAST PORK LOIN 1 4 3 1 1 K 1

Serves 8

small shallot, roughly chopped cloves garlic, peeled Tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard Tbsp olive oil Tbsp dried Herbes de Provence tsp smoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (3–4 lb) pork loin, trimmed and tied

Herbes de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs considered typical of the Provence region of southeast France. Formerly simply a descriptive term, commercial blends started to be sold under this name in the 1970s. These blends often contain savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.

1. Put the shallot, garlic, mustard, olive oil, herbs, and smoked paprika in a small food processor. Season generously with salt and pepper and pulse to combine and chop.

Continue processing until smooth.

2. Pat the pork dry and slather it with the mustard mixture. Place the pork fat-side down in a roasting pan and let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

3. Preheat the oven to 450º.

4. Roast the pork at 450º for 15 minutes.

Reduce the heat to 350º degrees and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 140 to 145º, about 30 to 45 minutes.

5. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest, loosely covered with foil, for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Remove the strings from the pork, carve into slices about a half-inch thick, transfer to a platter along with any juices, and serve.

8 oz Brie 8 oz Parmesan, thinly sliced 8 oz aged sharp cheddar, thinly sliced 4 oz Comté cheese, thinly sliced 2 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced 1 baguette, sliced 1-inch thick 1 (6-oz) package rosemary artisan crackers 1 cup bite-sized pita crackers 5 apricots or fresh figs, sliced K cup Spanish olives, pitted N cup almonds N cup pistachios 1 bunch of grapes 4 sprigs rosemary, optional Arrange cheeses, baguette slices, crackers, apricots, olives, almonds, pistachios, and grapes on platter or wooden cheese board. Garnish with rosemary, if desired. damndelicious.net

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MUSHROOM AND RADICCHIO RISOTTO Serves 8 1 oz dried porcini, cèpes, morels, or chanterelle mushrooms Olive oil 1 lb fresh mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and chopped 1 Tbsp cognac Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large red onion, chopped 1 lb radicchio, thinly sliced 2 cups Arborio rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine 4 cups hot chicken stock Pinch nutmeg 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp butter 3 oz (1 cup, grated) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for passing N cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

DO AHEAD 1. Rinse the dried mushrooms under cold, running water. Put them in a pint container, add 1 to 1K cups cold water, cover, and soak for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

2. Strain the mushrooms, reserving the soaking liquid. Leaving any sediment behind, carefully pour the mushroom liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and add the cognac. Rinse the mushrooms under cold, running water, drain well, chop finely, add to the soaking liquid, and reserve.

3. Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high, add the fresh mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, sauté until golden, and reserve.

4. Heat a little olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until onion is translucent. Remove from the heat and set aside until your helpers arrive.

1. Reheat the onions and add the rice and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and simmer, stirring often, until it is absorbed. Add the thyme and the dried mushrooms and their liquid, and stir to combine.

2. Add the chicken stock to the rice, 1 cup at a time, and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed. After about 10 minutes of adding stock and stirring, add the nutmeg, sautéed mushrooms, and radicchio.

3. Continue to add stock and stir until the rice is tender but still firm, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the cheese and butter.

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THE HOOD & THE HOP

THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ON VIEW

Colleen Randall, Splendid Matter, 2018, oil on linen.

Courtesy of the artist.

The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 11am to 5pm; Thursday and Friday 11am to 8pm.

For more information, visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu, or call (603) 646-2808.

Will Wilson, How the West Is One, 2014, inkjet print on paper. © Will Wilson

January 2–May 31 In the Midst of Something Splendid: Recent Paintings

by Colleen Randall This exhibit features abstract paintings on canvas and paper, including new works from Randall’s Immanence series alongside slightly earlier works from the Syncope series.

January 2–May 31 Reconstitution Reconstitution addresses the fact that institutional spaces have long privileged Euro-American narratives, which has had powerful, even dangerous consequences in our culture and society.

January 6–April 12 School Photos and Their Afterlives This exhibit sets an array of

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school photos from across photography’s histories and geographies in dialogue with works by contemporary artists who have reframed them. The exhibition looks critically at how a ubiquitous yet unremarked vernacular genre has been used not only to advance ideologies of assimilation and exclusion but also to inspire social and political change.

at the turn of the twentieth century. During a ten-day residency at the museum, Kali Spitzer (Kaska Dena) and Will Wilson (Diné) will take tintype portraits of Dartmouth community members. On view January 15 to March 29, CIPX Dartmouth with Kali Spitzer and Will Wilson will feature selected images from the residency alongside labels written by the sitters themselves.

January 15–March 29 CIPX Dartmouth with Kali Spitzer and Will Wilson Conceptualized by photographer Will Wilson, the collaborative project Critical Indigenous Photographic Exchange (CIPX) responds to the widely circulated ethnographic photography of Native Americans beginning

February 15–June 21 Shifting the Lens: Contemporary Indigenous Australian Photography This exhibit features photography that interrogates and conveys the multidimensionality of Indigenous Australian experiences.

HOPKINS CENTER EVENTS

WINTER EVENTS Marcelo Brodsky, The Class, from the series Buena Memoria, 1996, printed 2011, inkjet print. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Museum purchase funded by Joan Morgenstern, Richard S. Jackson, Nina and Michael Zilkha, the S. I. Morris Photography Endowment, Anne Wilkes Tucker, and Clinton T. Willour; 2014.670. © Marcelo Brodsky

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

December 5–8 ∂ FLIP Fabrique: Blizzard The Moore Theater, 7:30pm Thu & Fri; 2 & 7:30pm Sat; 2pm Sun

6 ∂ Montshire Makers: Snow Globe Circus Hopkins Center 59, 6pm

December 1 ∂ Film Screening, Day With(out) Art

25, Feb 22 ∂ Hood Highlights Tour

2pm

2–3pm

6 ∂ Special Event: Hanover’s Celebrate

30 ∂ Lecture: The Abstract Sublime:

the Season 5–7pm

18 ∂ Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Black Bodies on the Cross 4–5pm

January 8 ∂ Conversations and Connections: Shifting the Lens: CIPX Dartmouth 12:30–1:30pm 16 ∂ Teacher Workshop: Facilitating Critical Questions: A Workshop of the Southern Poverty Law Center Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center, 8:30am–3pm

16 ∂ Winter Opening Reception

Vision and Process Gilman Auditorium, 4:45–5:45pm

February 2 ∂ Family Day: Strike a Pose!

Create your own photo props and strike a pose in front of our magic mirror photo booth! For children ages 4 to 12 with their adult companions.

12–5pm

6 ∂ Lecture: Memory Works Gilman Auditorium, 4:45–5:45pm

12 ∂ Conversations and Connections: What Do School Photos Do? 12:30–1:30pm

14 ∂ (Valentine’s) Art After Dark

5–7pm

6–7:30pm

17 ∂ Gallery Talk: A Space for Dialogue

19 ∂ Exhibition Tour: Reconstitution

Student Exhibition 4–5pm

12:30–1:30pm

22 ∂ Gallery Talk: Embodiment

“Blues\Blank\Black” This roving half-hour performance incorporates key components from the popular Toni Morrison novels The Bluest Eye and Beloved.

6pm

of Language 12:30–1:30pm

23 ∂ Adult Workshop: Histories and Identities 6–7:30pm

27 ∂ Live Arts Performance:

6 ∂ Snowflake Extravaganza Top of the Hop, 6:15pm 8 ∂ Milk and Cookies Top of the Hop, 3:30pm

January 10–11 ∂ And So We Walked The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

11–12 ∂ Met Opera in HD: Wozzeck Loew Auditorium, 1pm Sat; Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm Sun

16 ∂ The Just and the Blind Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

17–18 ∂ Martha Graham Dance Company The Moore Theater, 7:30pm Fri; 2 & 7:30pm Sat 23 ∂ Kronos Quartet Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

25 ∂ HopStop: Lunar New Year Celebration Alumni Hall, 11am; Claremont Savings Bank CC, 3pm

25 ∂ Wu Man and Friends Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

31 ∂ Dartmouth Idol Semi Finals Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Find more events at hop.dartmouth.edu.

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Discover the science and the art behind making and playing musical instruments.

Ongoing Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap This exhibition incorporates pure experimentation, hands-on learning, and a touch of whimsy for adults and children.

Ongoing Exhibit: Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments Through Spring 2020 Exhibit: Elements of Glass: From the Workshop of Simon Pearce

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This exhibit explores the transformative process of turning sand to glass, from design to finished product. This breathtaking experience features the elements of water, fire, and wood, interpreted in glass, by the artisans of Simon Pearce. It includes drawings, videos, and touchable samples representative of a different technique—all providing insight into the process behind designing and creating glass pieces.

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With more than 30 demonstration videos and 28 hands-on experiences, learn how musical instruments, from a wooden flute to an electronic synthesizer, use the principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to create sounds.

December 1 Shop, Save, Explore!

Enjoy all-day savings in the museum store.

10am

December 1 Experiment!

the food, drinks, and music.

6:30pm

Try your hand at experimenting with anything from electricity to chemistry, magnetism to colors.

11am

January 23, 30, February 6 Homeschoolers Series: Magnets and Electricity

December 1 Life Sciences Explorations Use scientific tools to examine anything from skulls to seeds, anatomy to animal tracking.

3pm

December 2, January 6, February 3 Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers Discover an exciting new tale and learn the science behind the story through fun, hands-on experiments.

10:30 & 11:30am

December 6 Montshire Makers at the Hop Create a work of art that reflects the natural beauty of the snowy season.

6pm

gardening in the shade at Cider Hill Gardens & Gallery.

1pm

February 15 Igloo Build and the Science of Winter

In this three-part series, experiment with magnets and the basics of electricity.

Ages 6–8: 10:30am Ages 9–12: 1pm

Can you build an igloo?

10:30am

January 25 Astronomy Day

9am

A day of planetary and astronomical exploration!

10:30am

January 31 Montshire Makers: Paper Circuits Learn to make electrical circuits on a piece of paper.

6pm

February 4 The Art of the Shade Garden Sarah and Gary Milek will share information on their methods for

February 17–21 February Break Science Camp

Enfield Shaker Museum 447 NH Route 4A Enfield, NH (603) 632-4346 www.shakermuseum.org December 1–15 Festival of Trees Visit our display of more than 40 beautifully decorated holiday tabletop trees designed and donated by local artists, businesses, and individuals. Vote

December 27, 30 Chain Reactions: A Winter Break Event Engineering and teamwork fun for everyone!

12pm

January 7 Tips for Success: Veggies from Artichokes to Zucchini Garden writer and organic gardener Henry Homeyer will share his knowledge about growing great vegetables.

1pm

January 8, February 26 Young Scientist Program – New Morning Session Begins This weekly preschool/kindergarten program will foster your child’s natural curiosity and learning through hands-on experiments and fun projects.

10am

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for your favorite trees with raffle tickets to win or donate to local Meals on Wheels recipients. Free admission.

10am

December 1 Mixed Evergreen Wreath Workshop Create a masterpiece from evergreen branches and herbs grown in the Shaker Museum Herb Garden. Each person will take home a finished wreath, great for decorating your home or adorning doors during the holiday season.

1pm

December 7 Shaped Resist Dyeing Join artist and retired art teacher Kate Mortimer for an in-depth session on the technique of shaped resist dyeing.

1pm

December 8 Holiday Cookie Sale Choose from more than 50 varieties of delicious homemade cookies for your

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holiday cookie tray. All cookies sold by the pound (cost is $10 per pound). Bring your own container or purchase a container at the museum.

1pm

December 11 Shaker Holiday Feast Come celebrate the season with Lindsay Smith, Hanover Co-op’s food educator.

We will explore some traditional Shaker holiday recipes!

5:30pm

December 15 Festival of Trees Gala Reception Invite your family and friends and join us for an evening of holiday cheer at the Enfield Shaker Museum.

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December 3 Book Buzz to Benefit Reading Programs at Marion Cross 5pm

December 3 Terry Tempest Williams: Erosion: Essays of Undoing 7pm

December 5 Holiday Festivities in Norwich Square 4pm

December 11 Anne Fadiman: Clifton Fadiman’s Wally the Woodworm 7pm Find more events at www.hereinhanover.com.

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Two thumbs up for safety with Chief Frank and a Student Safety Patrol participant during the morning crosswalk patrol at Marion Cross Elementary School.

A Conversation with

Chief Frank explains how the in-car computer works during Touch-A-Truck day.

Chief Jennifer Frank

Norwich, Vermont, Police Department

Now that you’ve had some time to roll up your sleeves in the new position, what is your top priority as Norwich Police Chief?

As a department, we are actively seeking new ways to engage with the community in meaningful ways. We are continuing our emphasis on community policing and have implemented a variety of new programs and citizen activities that are designed to increase community and law enforcement engagement in a substantive and positive way. We place a high priority on transparency and are committed to continuing to keep Norwich a safe community in which to live, work, and grow up.

Your predecessor, Chief Doug Robinson, recruited you and then eventually recommended that you succeed him. What was his advice as he passed the baton?

“Good luck, you are going to need it.” In all seriousness though, he reminded me to take a step back every once in a while and take a look at the big picture.

How has your experience as a teacher made you a better law enforcement professional?

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What do you have planned in terms of community engagement?

We are very active in the community and have instituted many new events to include bike safety days, babysitter certification classes, citizen police academies, child ID kits, business and home safety assessments, and “coffee with a cop” events. Beyond the scheduled events, our officers provide programs in the school, conduct foot patrols in the community, hold open forums and meet and greets, and participate in community events throughout the year.

When you’re away from work, how do you spend your free time?

People who know me would probably chuckle as many have asked whether I am ever not working! In those few moments when I get a chance to get away, I try to stay active. I love hiking, running, working out, and spending time with my family and friends. H