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CONTENTS FEATURES

36 | Tots on the Trail

Sweetening the deal for future stewards of the wild.

by Lisa Ballard

48 | Belletetes of Andover

A transformation puts everything under one roof.

by Anne Richter Arnold

58 | The White River Gallery South Royalton joins Vermont’s art scene.

by Meg Brazill

66 | Hot Diggity Dog! Same old dogs – new tricks!

by Susan Nye

Hiker approaching the summit on Mount Cardigan.

Photo by Lisa Ballard.

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DEPARTMENTS 15 Editor’s Note 16 Contributors 18 Online Exclusives 20 Monthly Tidbits

Facts, fun & adventure for summer.

26 Season’s Best

The Cornish Fair celebrates 68 years.

32 First Glance

The evolution of the Stars and Stripes.

75 Community

Ladies who lunch, and a whole lot more!

by Susan Nye

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85 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

95 Advertisers Index 96 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.

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Day Trippers

Explore nearby attractions in Vermont and New Hampshire.

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Destination New London Shop, Dine & Be Pampered!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

The Best of Summer We’re gearing up for the season and the Fourth of July by celebrating our country’s foremost symbol, our beautiful and historic flag, as well as that favorite grilled treat, the all-American hot dog. We delve into Old Glory’s evolution P HOTO BY I A N R AYM O N D

beginning on page 32, and we’re sharing lots of fun facts, tips, and recipes to turn sometimes bland, boring weiners into taste-tempting treats (page 66).

We’re also looking in on all the fun at the Cornish Fair (page 26) and heading out on a family hiking adventure (page 36). While we’re at it, we’re treating you to a tour of the new design gallery at Belletetes’ location in Andover (page 48). Whether you’re planning a sleek new kitchen or an updated bathroom, the pros at Belletetes can expertly guide you to achieving the look of your dreams. Thinking about replacing windows or doors? What if you were able to design your own windows? At Belletetes, you can.

The staff and I wish you a season of warm, sunny days filled with all the activities, family, and friends you love most. Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com

In Memoriam It is with sadness that we note the passing of freelance writer Kirsten Gehlbach in March. Kirsten was a frequent contributor to Mountain View Publishing and Coffee Table Publishing magazines. In addition, her company, Results Marketing, created all the advertising design for both publishing companies in their early years. Kirsten loved animals as well as people, and she was a dedicated and active member of her community, donating her time and creativity to many nonprofits including CCBA and the AVA Gallery. She was also a Prouty participant. We’ll miss reading her wide-ranging articles about her favorite topics including people, the arts, and travel.

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

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Anne Richter Arnold

Lisa Densmore Ballard

Meg Brazill

Anne is a freelance writer living in New Hampshire.

She writes for several magazines as well as the Portsmouth Herald. Anne is a voracious reader and a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys world travel, tennis, horseback riding, and hiking.

An award-winning freelance writer, photographer, and film producer, Lisa is the president of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and a willing participant in a myriad of outdoor adventures. She has written seven books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont and Hiking the Green Mountains.

Meg Brazill is a regular contributor to regional New England magazines, and teaches at the Writer’s Center in White River Junction, Vermont. A recovering punk rocker and performance artist, she lives with her daughter in South Woodstock. She is currently working on a book of short fiction when she’s not too busy living it.

Susan Nye

Ian Raymond

Jack Rowell

Susan is a writer, photographer, and chef and is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout New England.

Her blog Around the Table (www.susannye.wordpress. com) is filled with her favorite recipes and stories about family and friendship. When she’s not writing or cooking, Susan is hiking, biking, or kayaking near her New Hampshire home.

Ian has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 30 years, and his studio, Raymond Photographic Imaging, is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fine art portraiture. Ian has served as chairman of the Sanbornton Energy Committee, as a state legislator, and as a renewable energy advocate.

A fifth-generation Vermonter, Jack has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, shooting documentary, commercial, and advertising photographs. He has had successful one-man exhibitions at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College, Chandler Gallery in Randolph, Governor’s Reception Area in Montpelier, and the Main Street Museum of Art in White River Junction.

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Fun Facts •To promote DRINK YOUR MILK! June is National Dairy Month, so welcome summer with nutrientrich dairy foods. As good sources of calcium, vitamins A and D, and potassium, milk and other dairy products may help reduce the risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers while helping to manage weight.

For a perfect summertime treat, blend a cold glass of skim, 2 percent, or whole milk with plain yogurt and a handful of blueberries, strawberries, chunks of peach, or other delectable summer fruit for a delicious smoothie.

drinking milk, the first National Milk Month was observed in 1937.

•Cows produce seven to nine gallons of milk daily, or about 128 glasses.

•Cows drink 50 gallons of water a day, enough to fill a bathtub.

•One serving of milk (8 ounces) contains 8 grams of protein.

•One serving of milk costs about 25 cents, making it an affordable source of protein.

•Both Greek and regular yogurt are made with cow’s milk.

FAST FINGERS Can you play “Lady of Spain” on the accordion? You can bet that many musicians will be showing off their skills on this instrument during June, which is National Accordion Month. The accordion is a reed instrument, and family members include Cajun button boxes, chromatic and diatonic button accordions, the concertina, the bayan, and the bandoneon.

The monthlong observance began in 1989 in response to the resurgence in popularity of the accordion and to promote education about the instrument, which originated in Berlin in 1822.

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TIME TO INDULGE! June 20 is National Ice Cream Soda day, so relax and chill with the recipe below.

REMEMBERING DAD Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday, June 18 this year, so shower your father with love and plan on spending some time with him. He’ll appreciate that more than any store-bought gift.

Squirt 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup into the bottom of a 16-ounce glass.

Add 2 scoops of ice cream and top with more chocolate syrup.

Fill the glass with club soda and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

HERE COMES THE SUN! The summer sun is high in the sky, so be sure to shield your eyes with a pair of sunglasses with UV protection. It is estimated that 20 percent of cataracts are caused by prolonged exposure

to ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the National Institutes of Health, UV rays also cause macular degeneration, resulting from damage to the retina that destroys central vision.

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TIME TO PLAY! July is Park and Recreation Month. And with vacations, holidays, and hopefully fine weather, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the power of play and adventure. For the young and the young at heart, play is vital to our well-being, our health, and our relationships.

And you don’t have to travel very far to have fun. Find out what’s happening at local parks by visiting Lebanonnh.gov/recreation and surrounding towns’ recreation department websites.

July is perfect for celebrating, and the US isn’t the only nation having a party. Since 1983, July 1 has been known officially as Canada Day. On this day in 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of the four provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.

Like Americans, Canadians celebrate this day with parades, concerts, festivals, and fireworks. Citizenship ceremonies celebrate new Canadian citizens. Many people paint their faces red and white, Canada’s national colors. Ottawa, the capital, sees the most energetic celebrations.

NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY To commemorate this great man’s birthday on July 18, 1918, Nelson Mandela Day was launched in 2009 by a unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. The day was inspired when, a year earlier, Mandela called on the next generation to take up the burden of leadership in addressing global social injustices, stating, “It is in your hands now.” The day is more than a celebration of his life and work. It is a worldwide movement calling for people everywhere to change the world for the better.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

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Bastille Day France throws a party every year on July 14 to celebrate a mob breaking into an 18th century Parisian prison, called the Storming of the Bastille.

Similar to our Fourth of July, the date marks the end of tyrannical rule and the start of republican democracy.

Bastille Day is a day to celebrate the nation’s culture and all things French.

The day includes dances, parties, and a military parade in Paris, as well as spectacular fireworks displays.

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Polish up your technique now for those backyard barbecues and Old Home Day celebrations!

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AUGUST Total Solar Eclipse!

PEACHES ARE PERFECT IN AUGUST It’s National Peach Month, and these sweet fruits are deliciously ripe and juicy this time of year. Peaches are part of the rose family (along with plums, apricots, and almonds) and can have yellow or white flesh and skin. They’re

rich in vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision, plus vitamins C, E, and K and the minerals potassium, magnesium, and zinc. Peaches are excellent sources of antioxidants and fiber.

Enjoy peaches while they’re abundant—look

for them at farmers’ markets and pick your own at local farms.

Peaches are delicious in smoothies, on top of hot or cold cereals, baked into pies and cobblers, added to salads and sangria, and even cooked on the grill.

For the first time since 1979, a total solar eclipse will cross the US from coast to coast on Monday, August 21.

Daytime skies will turn to twilight for a few minutes along a stretch of land about 70 miles wide that runs through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

A partial eclipse, where the moon only partially covers the sun, will be visible over a much wider area across North America, including here in New Hampshire and Vermont. Don’t miss it—the next total solar eclipse will be in 2024! Just remember to observe it safely: Never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection, including specially made solar filters or eclipse glasses.

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MAKING ROCK ’N ROLL HISTORY On August 8, 1969, all four Beatles gathered at EMI studios in North London, and photographer Iain Macmillan took one of the most iconic photographs in history. As a policeman stopped traffic, Macmillan took six pictures from a stepladder positioned in the middle of the street as the group walked across the zebra crossing just outside the studio. All four Beatles were walking in time in only one photo, which became the cover for their Abbey Road album.

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AUGUST 13

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY August is National Family Fun Month, and The Fells provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate.

On August 13, bring the family to The Fells for the Hay Day Family Festival. People of all ages will enjoy old-fashioned games, music, art projects, a scavenger hunt, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Explore the nature trails while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, and check out new art and history exhibits in the Main House. Step back in time and take a historic tour of the Main House and gardens, or simply relax with the family on the veranda. A delicious lunch from the grill and strawberry shortcake will be for sale from 11am to 2pm. For more information and family-friendly events, visit thefells.org.

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Mark your calendars for August 18, 19, and 20 for a weekend filled with good old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy your time at the fair checking out agricultural exhibits, meeting the animals, listening to a variety of music at several concerts, taking a helicopter ride, or exploring the midway. A day at the fair is fun and educational.

An Old-Fashioned Country Fair “It is still a traditional agricultural fair, and we’re working hard to keep it that way,” says Janet Lord, who has been arranging entertainment for the fair since 1998. Janet and her husband Selden have worked as fair directors since 1996. “The fair is planned, organized, and run by an all-volunteer staff,” explains Janet, “which allows most of the proceeds to go to local nonprofit organizations and the 4-H youths who exhibit their creations and show their animals at the fair.”

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Organization staff the admission gates and sell admission tickets, the fire department sells ride tickets, and other organizations assist with parking and emptying trash. Some clubs operate food booths, and local clubs get first choice on the limited vendor spaces. “For many, the fair is their biggest fundraiser of the year,” says Janet.

New this year is a Veterans Appreciation Concert, scheduled for August 19 at 2pm and featuring the Don Campbell Band from Maine. Janet has known the band for several years, and she recently

From 4-H kids with their dairy cows to balloon animals, tractor pulls, rides, and fair food, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for all ages at the Cornish Fair.

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FAIR CLOSES 11pm Friday and Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.

ADMISSION Adults $10, which includes entertainment and free parking.

Kids 12 & under free.

Purchase tickets for rides. Friday and Sunday are ridebracelet days, 4-hour blocks for $20.

See the website for details. www.cornishfair.org

learned that the group has created a special concert to honor veterans and show appreciation for their sacrifice and their service. Janet is working with groups such as the VFW, DAV, American Legion, and the VA to reach local vets. She has 100 tickets to give away so far but would like to increase that number. If you would like to donate toward getting tickets to more veterans, they are $10 each.

Make your check out to the Cornish Fair Association, and mail it to Cornish Fair, PO Box 245, Cornish Flat, NH 03746. Write “Veterans Tickets” on the memo line.

Another highlight of the fair will be Wildlife Encounters Shows, held daily at noon and 4pm. The hour-long shows feature different animals each day, and visitors can get a closer look at them between shows. The animals are all non-releasable wildlife that were injured or exploited and are not able to survive independently.

Fair favorites include fried dough, chicken fingers, and fries—all enjoyed in the midst of face painting, stuffed animals, and thrilling rides.

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COME OUT AND ENJOY THE SHOWS! Friday, August 18 Houston Bernard Band Saturday, August 19 Don Campbell Band at 2pm Booty Vortex Sunday, August 20 The April Cushman Band Hillbilly Scientists Spectacular A comedy routine that teaches science!

Christian Strutz Verify dates and times at www.cornishfair.org.

4-H Exhibits & More The fair continues to be the venue for the Sullivan County 4-H Fair, and nearly $9,000 in premiums will be awarded to the kids. The fair also hosts the largest open dairy show in New Hampshire. The whole family will enjoy browsing the exhibit halls that house 4-H exhibits, a flower show, a quilt show, and an art show and sale. Be sure to allow time for the antique agriculture museum and the working blacksmith museum.

“People should know that we provide some transportation for people with handicaps. We have golf carts to take guests from

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our handicapped parking area to specific venues at the fair,” Janet adds. On a final note she says, “We appreciate that people who are still in agriculture—and those numbers are dwindling—are committed to showing their animals at Cornish Fair; it is their commitment to agriculture that allows Cornish Fair to remain a true agricultural fair, and we do our best to take good care of them. The same with our entertainers. This is a real community, family-friendly event, and it feels like it when you walk onto the fairgrounds, whether you’ve been here 30 times or it’s your first visit.” !

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“Resolved, that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

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FIRST GLANCE

The Betsy Ross flag is an early design that historians claim may or may not be attributed to Betsy Ross. The first documented use of this flag was in 1792.

The Bennington flag is associated with the American Revolution’s Battle of Bennington. The large 76 recalls the year 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Also called “The Stars and Stripes,” its 13 stripes symbolize the original colonies, and its stars tell the story of a country that grew from sea to shining sea. Its colors are symbolic too— the red for valor, the white, purity, and the blue, perseverance and vigilance.

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The Star Spangled Banner has 15 stars and 15 stripes. The two additional stars and stripes represent Vermont and Kentucky’s entrance into the Union. In 1813, the practice of adding stripes and stars with the induction of a new state hadn’t yet been discontinued.

Stars and Bars was the first official flag of the Confederacy. The patterns and colors didn’t distinguish it enough from the Stars and Stripes flag of the Union, so it caused confusion on the battlefield and was used only from 1861 to 1863.

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Old Glory ‘waves’ on the moon!

Neil Armstrong planted it there during the first moon landing on July 20, 1969. As there is no air or breeze on the moon, it was attached to a horizontal pole. This gave the impression that it was flying!

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The last star (state) to be added to the current design (the 27th version) of the American flag was added in 1960 to represent the state of Hawaii.

Part of the United States Code states that if the American flag is left up for 24 hours a day, it must be illuminated; if this is not possible, it should be taken down at sunset. * Facts from www.fun-facts.org.uk/ america/american-flag.htm

On August 3, President Harry S. Truman officially declared June 14 as Flag Day back in 1949. And while facts about Old Glory aren’t often discussed much beyond fourth grade, our flag’s history is as colorful as it is significant, bearing witness to times of joy as well as of sadness.

Believed to have been designed by Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the handiwork of Betsy Ross, the banner would inspire poems, artwork, and songs—most notably “The Star-Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key as the flag flew over Fort McHenry in Baltimore on the 14th of September, 1814, after a British bombardment.

Later, it would survive international conflicts and the flag burnings and cultural rebellions of the 1960s. And throughout its history, it would continue to change along with the great nation for which it stands.

Also called “The Stars and Stripes,” its 13 stripes symbolize

the original colonies, and its stars tell the story of a country that grew from sea to shining sea. Its colors are symbolic too—the red for valor, the white, purity, and the blue, perseverance and vigilance.

The American flag underwent many iterations before becoming the banner we recognize and salute today—an enduring symbol of justice, freedom, and democratic principles.

Old Glory was flown at the North Pole in 1909, when Robert Peary placed a flag sewn by his wife there. It flew atop Mount Everest in 1963, placed there by Barry Bishop, a member of the first American team to reach the top of Everest. And in July of 1969, Americans thrilled to the site of our flag on the moon, placed there

by Neil Armstrong.

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Above: Chicago, IL (Apr. 4, 2005) Naval Station Great Lakes sailors unfurl a giant American flag at the Chicago White Sox home opener vs. the Cleveland Indians at US Cellular Park in Chicago.

More than 120 sailors participated in unfurling the 150’ by 300’ flag during pregame ceremonies before 38,000 fans. US Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class Elijah Leinaar, courtesy of Wikipedia.

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rom the average kid’s point of view, hiking is an uphill slog, unless there happens to be a marshmallow tree within the first quarter-mile. The climbing gets better if there are a few gummy bear bushes along the path. It’s a “can we do it again?” family outing if a few Oreo flowers bloom about 10 minutes before reaching the summit.

Marshmallow trees and Oreo flowers?

You won’t find them in the inventories of flora for the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands or the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, but these rare plants sometimes appear beside the West Ridge Trail on Mount Cardigan.

They’re not obvious, so you need to look carefully at your surroundings—at least that’s what I told my son to distract him from my bulging pockets.

The author’s son Parker dips his toe in a puddle atop Mount Cardigan.

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Clockwise from top left: A young hiker celebrates reaching the summit. Two young hikers approach the fire tower.

The author on the West Ridge Trail.

Opposite: A fire watcher takes a break from his duties inside the tower.

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One of New Hampshire’s few working fire towers sits atop Mount Cardigan’s bald pate, and there’s an expansive 360-degree panorama that includes many of the 4,000-foot giants in the White Mountains to the northeast, as well as Mount Monadnock to the south, Camel’s Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine.

A MOTIVATOR WITH KID APPEAL Mount Cardigan (elevation 3,155 feet) is the pinnacle of the 5,655-acre Mount Cardigan State Park near Orange, New Hampshire. A short mile and a half from the parking lot to its bare summit, it’s one of the best short distance, big reward hikes in the Dartmouth-Sunapee Region for adults. One of New Hampshire’s few working fire towers sits atop Mount Cardigan’s bald pate, and there’s an expansive 360-degree panorama that includes many of the 4,000-foot giants in the White Mountains to the northeast, as well as Mount Monadnock to the south, Camel’s Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine.

For many years, the route up the West Ridge Trail was my first hike of the summer. Then I had Parker. At first, he loved to go on hikes. He merrily chirped at the birds from his kid carrier until he fell asleep. I got a great workout from the extra weight on my back until he reached about 50 pounds.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, www.nhstateparks.org Appalachian Mountain Club, www.outdoors.org Forest Fire Lookout Association, www.firelookout.org New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands, www.nhdfl.org

GETTING THERE West Ridge Trailhead on Mount Cardigan: From Route 118 north of Canaan, turn right onto Mt. Cardigan Road (also called Orange Road). Go past the Canaan Speedway, following the signs to Cardigan Mountain State Park & Forest.

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It was among these subalpine plants that Parker found the rare and elusive Oreo flower.

When he outgrew the pack, he gleefully ran ahead on the trail, stomping in mud puddles, over-handling toads, and testing his balance on logs . . . for about 200 yards. That was okay at first. After all, he was only a preschooler. I figured by age five, he was ready for his first summit attempt.

Mount Cardigan seemed perfect. It was near our home in the Upper Valley. The trail was wellmaintained, and I thought the fire tower might have some appeal given his propensity for Tonka fire trucks.

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Clockwise from left: Clearing the trees near the summit.

Labrador tea, a subalpine shrub, blooms alongside the trail. Taking a break by a mossy cascade.

Inset: One of Parker’s first hikes up Mount Cardigan.

Hanover. Parker and a half-dozen of his friends were in my group. To get the rambunctious tykes around Garipay Field, I filled my pockets with M&M’S, then doled them out here and there to keep the lads moving. Perhaps a similar bribe would work for hiking?

“Parker, look!” I called, just ahead of him, pointing to a fir tree beside the trail, “Check out this tree.”

We were a half-mile into our hike up the West Ridge Trail, just past the junction with the South Ridge Trail.

Mildly curious, Parker approached the conifer. Then he saw the white “fruit” on its branches. He grabbed a couple of low ones, then smiled up at me with delight, his cheeks bulging with marshmallows.

Suddenly the hike was more interesting, at least for a while.

UPPING THE ANTE We continued to ascend the mountain, eventually crossing two bridges over a large mudhole. The trail bent left, then climbed more steeply through a rocky area, passing a small, picturesque cascade that tumbled down a series of mossy ledges.

Parker couldn’t resist the small waterfall. He bounded over to a modest clear pool, then entertained himself swirling the water and examining the rocks. The distraction gave me an opportunity to locate a gummy bear bush.

After 20 minutes, Parker was bored with the cascade and ready to move onward, but not upward. “Can we turn around here?” he pleaded.

“But you’ll miss the fire tower,” I replied, “That’s the best part.”

Parker grudgingly consented to keep climbing. The trail bent slightly away from the waterfall. At the crux of the slight arc in the path, a low shrub with unnaturally green, red, and yellow buds caught his eye.

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View of the fire tower across Mount Cardigan’s expansive bald summit as the West Ridge Trail clears the trees.

“Mommy, look!” Parker harvested gummy bears and shoved them in his mouth and his pockets as quickly as he could.

“Are you going to share?” I asked. Parker paused in his plucking to hand me a couple of the chewy candies.

“Thanks,” I said, “You’ve sure found some unusual plants on this trail!”

A RARE VARIETY SEALS THE DEAL About a mile into the hike, we crossed a stream on a substantial footbridge. Soon the trees began to thin. Low blueberry bushes dominated the undergrowth but bore no berries. As the trees shrank away completely, Labrador tea, sheep laurel, and cinquefoil bloomed around us. It was among these subalpine plants that Parker found the rare and elusive Oreo flower.

“I found another strange plant,” declared Parker proudly, sticking an Oreo over his eye like a black monocle. He took a bite of his prize, then plucked one for me.

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Parker’s pace picked up noticeably as we followed the rock cairns toward the fire tower that crowned the summit. It took a full 10 minutes to reach it after we left the trees. Although technically not above tree line, the top of Mount Cardigan is an expansive bare dome as a result of a forest fire in 1855. The fire watcher was not there when we reached the tower, but we climbed the steps to just below the locked cabin, mostly to entertain my son.

The tower is not very tall, just 15 feet, and offers only a marginally better view than from the granite to which it’s anchored. On that clear day, we could see Franconia Ridge to the east beyond Newfound Lake with Mount Washington in the distance.

Mount Sunapee and Mount Kearsarge lay to the south, with Mount Ascutney across the Connecticut River to the west. But the only view that interested Parker was the one of a huge puddle to the side of the tower. He kicked off his shoes and socks, then waded in.

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SWEET SUCCESS Since that first successful climb to the top of Mount Cardigan, Parker and I have hiked that mountain together many times. When candy no longer had the same allure, I enticed him to the top with Pokemon cards, then miniature Star Wars action figures.

Eventually, the promise of a summit picnic sufficed.

The summer after he turned 10, we invited another mom, Carolyn, and her son, Harrison, age 5, to accompany us. That was when I knew my son had become a true hiker.

In an interesting case of déjà vu, Harrison followed Parker enthusiastically up the West Ridge trail to the junction with the South Ridge Trail, and then ran out of gas. He whined to return to the car, tugging at Carolyn’s jacket.

“Hey, Harrison, check out this tree!” shouted Parker to his sidekick.

Harrison paused mid snuffle. He looked at Parker and then at the tree, which had fluffy white balls sprouting from its branches. When Parker stuffed one of the balls in his mouth, Harrison’s eyes widened. “You should see what else is growing on this mountain!” said Parker, glancing at me. “Come on, Harrison, follow me!”

While you may think less of me as a mother for spoiling my child with candy, I don’t feel guilty.

My son is now 20 years old and a leader in the Outing Club at Saint Lawrence University. If a pocketful of marshmallows, gummy bears, and Oreos is all it takes to teach a kid to embrace the outdoors, it’s worth the sugar fix. After all, it’s kids like Parker who will be the stewards of these wild places in the future. !

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BILLINGS FARM & MUSEUM

JUSTIN MORRILL HOMESTEAD

Take a trip back to the mid 19th century at the Justin Morrill State Historic Site in Strafford, Vermont. The Homestead is a very rare example of Gothic Revival architecture and Victorian-style gardens. Offering historic tours, public programs, events, and exhibits, the Homestead is Vermont’s first National Historic Landmark. Open for tours May 27 through October 15, Wed–Sun & Mon holidays, 11am–5pm.

Got milk? We do, and lots more! Explore our working dairy farm and get comfortable with our Jersey cows, sheep, draft horses, chickens, and oxen through familycentered activities and programs. Farm life exhibits, restored farm house, museum shop, dairy bar.

Route 12N & Old River Road, Woodstock (802) 457-2355 www.billingsfarm.org

Vermont

Apr 1–Oct 31 open daily 10am–5pm Nov–Feb open weekends 10am–4pm Adults $15, seniors $14, children ages 5–15 $8, ages 3–4 $4, ages 2 and under free.

KING ARTHUR FLOUR

Visit King Arthur Flour for all things baking! Watch artisan bakers at work in the bakery. Shop for all your baking needs, from top-quality ingredients to tools, mixes, pans, and more. Sign up for a class. Sample treats from the demo kitchen or enjoy a gourmet coffee and pastry, sandwich, salad, or pizza from the café. King Arthur Flour was founded in 1790 and is 100 percent employee-owned.

214 Justin Morrill Memorial Highway, Strafford (802) 828-3051 www.historicsites.vermont.gov Events & Exhibits: (802) 765-4288 www.morrillhomestead.org

MONTSHIRE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE This award-winning, interactive science museum offers more than 125 exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology. Located next to the Connecticut River, the museum’s outdoor environment is a large part of the visitor experience.

Groton Graniteville

Open daily 7:30am–6pm

Exit 13 off I-91, One Montshire Road, Norwich (802) 649-2200 www.montshire.org

Strafford Thetford

Open daily 10am–5pm Summer admission (June 19–Labor Day) $17 for adults, $14 for children 2–17 General admission $15 for adults, $12 for children 2–17. Free for members and children under 2 years of age.

Woodstock

White River Junction Reading Windsor Chester

ArtisTree Gallery is a nonprofit arts organization with the mission to promote the creation, exhibition, and appreciation of art in Vermont and New England. With yearround exhibits and annual calls to artists, the work displays the boundless creative talents of local artists. Located in beautiful South Pomfret, the Gallery is open to the public Tue–Sat 11am–4pm during exhibits. For more information, visit ArtisTree’s website.

GALLERY ON THE GREEN

Trusted for quality art, the gallery showcases the finest collection of traditional New England art, including the work of Chip Evans. We invite you to leisurely explore the work of more than 20 New England artists.

One The Green, Woodstock (802) 457-4956 www.galleryonthegreen.com Mon–Sat 10am–5pm Sun 11am–4pm

Norwich Quechee

ARTISTREE GALLERY

2095 Pomfret Road, South Pomfret (802) 457-3500 www.artistreevt.org/gallery

135 Route 5 South, Norwich (802) 649-3361 www.kingarthurflour.com

Bellows Falls

VERMONT INSTITUTE OF NATURAL SCIENCE VINS NATURE CENTER

Explore your natural curiosity and learn from the VINS avian residents! Come and enjoy our Raptor and Forest exhibits, hiking trails along the Ottauquechee River, and Nature Store, and view our wild bird rehab experts in action at the Nature Center.

6565 Woodstock Road (Exit 1 off I-89, Route 4), Quechee (802) 359-5000 www.vinsweb.org Live bird programs daily at 11am, 1:30 & 3:30pm Open daily 10am–5pm Admission: Adults $15, seniors/students/military $14, youth/ veterans/teachers $13. Free for members and children under 3 years of age. Group rate discounts apply for 12 or more.

CIDER HILL GARDENS, NURSERY & ART GALLERY

HALL ART FOUNDATION

Presenting exhibitions of postwar and contemporary art. Converted from a former dairy farm, the site consists of a 19th-century stone farmhouse and three barns located in the village of Reading. On view this year: Hope and Hazard: A Comedy of Eros, curated by Eric Fischl; Ready.

Fire! Aim., curated by DJ Hellerman; and a solo show of paintings, drawings, and sculpture by David Shrigley.

544 Vermont Route 106, Reading (802) 952-1056 www.hallartfoundation.org Open May 6–November 26 Open weekends and Wednesdays, by appointment (available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm)

A scenic dirt road with a view of Mt. Ascutney leads you to the wild apple orchard that is home to Cider Hill, an intimate setting where the boundaries between fine gardening and fine art blur. The nursery features ecologically grown potted perennials and over 100 varieties each of daylilies, hostas, and peonies. The art gallery is situated in the midst of winding paths, stone walls, and display gardens. It features the work of renowned artist Gary Milek, who captures his reverence for nature in egg tempera and gold leaf botanical and landscape paintings. It also features the works of guest artists of various media. Cider Hill has been evolving and inspiring artists, gardeners, and shoppers since 1985. For directions and our Calendar of Events, visit our website.

1747 Hunt Road, Windsor (802) 674-6825 www.ciderhillgardens.com May–Sept, Thu–Sun 10am–5pm Oct–Nov, stroll the gardens and art gallery Fri–Sun

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New Hampshire

Explore. Investigate. Enjoy.

Take the time to see these attractions nearby.

Just a short drive from where you live, each one makes a wonderful day trip this summer.

ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM

Visit the Enfield Shaker Museum and experience the Shaker legacy through tours of exhibits and buildings. Watch a traditional craft demonstration, wander through the museum’s herb garden, hike over 1,500 acres of conservation land once owned by the Shakers, or sign up for one of many on-site programs for all ages. You can even book a room for the night or rent the entire site for your special event.

AVA GALLERY & ART CENTER

Visit this award-winning art center where there is always something happening!

Classes and workshops for all ages and abilities are offered in our two buildings: the Carter-Kelsey Building (formerly the H.W. Carter overall factory) and the new state-of-the-art Bente Torjusen West Sculptural Studies Building. Exhibitions by regional and national artists are held yearround in our spacious galleries and in our sculpture gardens. We bring the arts to the community through film, live music, and the very popular “Mudroom” live storytelling series. Find your creative self at AVA! 11 Bank Street, Lebanon (603) 448-3117 avagallery.org

447 New Hampshire Route 4A, Enfield (603) 632-4346 www.shakermuseum.org Open April–December 10am–4pm

THE FELLS HISTORIC ESTATE & GARDENS ON LAKE SUNAPEE

Discover the 1891 summer retreat of diplomat and statesman John M. Hay. Explore renowned gardens and woodland trails. Tour the historic 22-room Colonial Revival home. Enjoy special events, concerts on the veranda, the art gallery, and outdoor sculpture exhibits.

Lyme Hanover Lebanon Meriden

Sullivan

Enfield

456 Route 103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 ext.3 www.thefells.org

New London Warner

Charlestown

Sunapee Newbury Harbor

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN RETAIL GALLERY AND CRAFTSTUDIES PROGRAM

THE AIDRON DUCKWORTH ART MUSEUM

This museum presents modern art

by Aidron Duckworth (1920–2001) and contemporary art by regional artists at the old schoolhouse in the center of Meriden.

Visit our Gallery offering a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind traditional and contemporary fine craft by top regional artisans and an extensive CraftStudies Program that offers classes and workshops for children and adults.

21 Bean Road, Meriden (603) 469-3444 www.aidronduckworthmuseum.org Fri–Sun 10am–5pm Also by appointment.

Grounds: Daily 9am–5pm House: Seasonally Wed–Sun 10am–4pm

THE MV KEARSARGE DINNER BOAT AND THE MV SUNAPEE II

Enjoy beautiful Lake Sunapee on either of our two boats, the MV Kearsarge dinner boat for an evening dinner cruise or the MV Sunapee II for an afternoon tour around the lake. Both boats are available for charter.

13 Lebanon Street, Hanover (603) 643-5050 (Gallery) (603) 643-5384 (CraftStudies) www.craftstudies.org Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm

Town Dock, Sunapee Harbor (603) 938-6465 www.sunapeecruises.com

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The area in the design gallery for Belletetes’ kitchen and bath designer and the millwork specialist.

Opposite: Belletetes in Andover, New Hampshire.

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BELLETETES OF ANDOVER A TRANSFORMATION PUTS EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF

When you’ve been in business for over a hundred years, you must be doing something right. At Belletetes of Andover and all the family-owned Belletetes stores in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, customer service is key, which may be why people come to them for home improvement and hardware needs. Now the Andover location is even better, thanks to a recent change that has improved the store dramatically.

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“At Belletetes, the customer is number one. Second is my staff and third are my vendors. We want to treat our customers like royalty, and by having a full-service store, they can make it a one-stop shopping experience. . . .”—Jeff Michaud, General Manager

Clockwise from left: Finish your dream design with cabinet hardware from the design gallery. From stone to premium lumber to feed and grain for animals large and small, Belletetes has it all.

Opposite: Customers get the windows they want with the Design-A-Window service.

With Marvin windows, if you can draw it, they can create it.

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In February, Belletetes of Andover went through a complete transformation when it opened a new home center. When Belletetes bought the Andover store, customers had to cross the street if they wanted to shop at the hardware store, the lumberyard, and the design gallery. Belletetes purchased contiguous land so that the whole store could be in one location.

A CENTURY OF SERVICE The newly designed store now has everything one could need, including lawn and garden, automotive, hardware, lumber, and a smallengine repair shop. The new design gallery includes a Marvin Window and Door showcase and a kitchen and bath center with a variety of cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and flooring.

The hardware store and drive-through lumberyard, along with the design gallery, create a full-service, 20,000-square-foot home and design center all under one roof.

Belletetes has been in the hardware business since its beginnings in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, in 1898, where it started as a general store where hardware was part of what was traditionally sold. Belletetes acquired the Andover and Sunapee R.P. Johnson & Son in July 2013. R.P. Johnson & Son was founded in 1901 as a grain mill that evolved into lumberyards and then hardware stores, a trend over the last 60 years.

Belletetes, with nine locations throughout New Hampshire and one in Massachusetts, is still a family-owned and operated retail building supply company.

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CREATING THE HEART OF THE HOME Belletetes’ New Design Gallery – Bringing Customers’ Visions Home Your kitchen is the heart of your home, the place where memorable meals are prepared and where the family gathers, and the room that you can’t live without. So when it’s time to improve or update a kitchen, you want to work with a company you can be sure is knowledgeable and that you can trust.

Helping to make customers’ dreams come true is Teri Fournier, kitchen and bath designer. Teri loves what she does. “Home design has been my passion forever,” she says. “I studied architecture and eventually went into interior design, so this is a great career for me. I’m so excited to be part of the new design gallery; I love bringing people’s visions to life.”

As part of the change to the new design gallery, Belletetes put in 11 new displays to revamp the whole showcase.

“There’s so much to see now,” says Teri. “We have an extensive line of granite, quartz, laminate, and Corian countertops. We display Schrock, Cabico, and Crystal cabinets here at the design gallery, and I can get other lines as well. With the working kitchen, we hope to get local chefs in to do some cooking and demonstrations so people can see the kitchen in full force.”

From designing the cabinet layout to picking out a color scheme and choosing countertop material, Teri does it all. “I go the extra mile and educate customers about various materials so they make good choices. I want them to be part of the experience so their project turns out the best way for them and their lifestyle. I’m here for them from start to finish, from the design to working with contractors during the installation process to the finished room. I want to make my customers’ dreams come true.”

New kitchen displays in the design gallery show amenities and new trends, including a big island for working and gathering in the kitchen.

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“The average employee has 12 years of experience at this location, and many of them have previous experience with other companies. Both the general manager and I have worked in this industry for decades and used to own our own stores.”

—John Howe, Hardware Manager

Twila Cook helps another satisfied customer, Bill Keyser, at the drive-through checkout.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE ARE KEY John Howe, hardware manager, says there are many reasons customers choose to come to Belletetes. “For the lumberyard, it’s because we have a longstanding reputation for great products at reasonable prices and a true drivethrough. Also, people come from all over because the selection of products in this store is extensive. We have added over 10,000 new products, and we keep adding every day, so you are sure to find what you need.”

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companies. Both the general manager and I have worked in this industry for decades and used to own our own stores.”

Jeff Michaud, the general manager of the Andover home center, design gallery, and drive-through lumberyard as well as the Sunapee store, says, “At Belletetes, the customer is number one. Second is my staff and third are my vendors. We want to treat our customers like royalty, and by having a full-service store, they can make it a one-stop shopping experience.

We’ve created a space where they can get everything they need under one roof.”

Jeff adds, “And we have great vendor support—the best of the best, like Marvin Windows. We think about the quality and carry lines like bathroom cabinets made right in Bow, New Hampshire, by Young Furniture, a locally owned company, and Bertch bathroom cabinetry, a US-made line that can be customized or sold ready to go for your project.”

Jeff says one of the factors that makes Belletetes one of the area’s finest home centers is its knowledgeable staff. “Most of the team here have used the products themselves, so they really know about what they sell firsthand. There is always someone who knows the answers to your questions and, most importantly, we make sure you walk out with the right product— and all the products—that you need for your project. At Belletetes, we always make our customer number one.” !

Belletetes 33 Ten Penny Lane Andover, NH (603) 735-5193 (800) 526-0110 www.belletetes.com

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Village Sports

Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Co.

Millstone at 74 Main

394 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-4948 villagesportsllc.com

Scytheville Row Shopping Center, #108 75 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-7522 www.PleasantLakeCheesecake.com

74 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-4201 www.74MainRestaurant.com

Tue–Sat 10am–6pm

Mon–Sat 11:30am–9pm Sun 11am–9pm, Brunch 11am–2pm

Floorcraft

Hubert’s Family Outfitters

New London Opticians

231 NH Route 11 Wilmot, NH (603) 526-2600 www.FloorcraftNH.com

219 County Road New London, NH (603) 526-4032 www.Huberts.com

3 Colonial Place New London, NH (603) 526-6990

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Mon–Sat 9:30am–6pm Sun 11am–4pm

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Larks & Nightingales Boutique 207 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6676 Find us on Facebook Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm Sun 10am–3pm

New London Inn & Coach House Restaurant 353 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-2791 www.TheNewLondonInn.com Please visit our website for menus, rates, and hours.

Morgan Hill Bookstore 253 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-5850 www.MorganHillBookstore.com Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm

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Sunapee Getaways, Inc.

The Flying Goose Brew Pub

Clarke’s Hardware

120 East Main Street Bradford, NH (603) 526-2436 www.SunapeeGetaways.com

40 Andover Road New London, NH (603) 526-6899 www.FlyingGoose.com

257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.ClarkesHardware.com

Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm Evenings & weekends by appointment.

Mon–Sun 11:30am–9pm

Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm Sat 8am–5pm Sun 9am–1pm

Gourmet Garden Gifts of Great Taste

New London Gallery, Custom Picture Framing, Fine Art & Crafts

Oak & Grain at The Inn at Pleasant Lake

428 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-6656 On the web all the time! www.GourmetGardenOnline.com Available by appointment.

209 Main Street New London, NH (603) 526-7247 www.NewLondonGallery.com Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–12pm

Flash Photo / Flash Pack & Ship

Unleashed

New London Shopping Center 277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2400 www.FlashPhotoNH.com

277 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2088 www.UnleashedNH.com

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–2pm

Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–2pm

853 Pleasant Street New London, NH (603) 526-6271 www.InnAtPleasantLake.com Open to the public Wed–Sun Reservations Required

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce Visit our website to find out more about Local Loot! www.LakeSunapeeRegionChamber.com

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THE WHITE RIVER GALLERY S O U T H R O YA LT O N J O I N S V E R M O N T ’ S A R T S C E N E

The White River Gallery in South Royalton is a bit off the beaten path, but its high-quality exhibitions have been attracting attention since its inception. It began nearly two years ago when writer/artist Dian Parker visited The Commons @ BALE to see an exhibit. The Commons is housed in the storefront of a Victorian Italianate and for Dian, it was akin to love at first sight.

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“It’s a community space so that’s an important focus for me—helping overcome the idea that you have to be educated in art to understand it. The art world is too elitist.”

Clockwise from far left: Gallery Director and Curator Dian Parker stands in the doorway of White River Gallery and BALE’s Community Space. Children’s book author and illustrator Jasper Tomkins offered his books for sale during the run of his exhibit.

A gallery visitor studies one of the paintings by Jasper Tomkins.

Natural light filters through its large storefront windows and bounces off the buttery-yellow interior walls. Dian recognized its potential for exhibiting art regularly, focusing on one artist at a time. She envisioned its 12-foot-high ceilings accommodating large-scale artworks in the 550-square-foot space.

The Commons is a community space for meetings, educational programs, workshops, and concerts, and it’s operated by BALE (Building a Local Economy).

BALE’s director, Chris Wood, had previously mounted the occasional exhibit there. A gallery was part of Chris’s vision for The Commons but one he had limited time for.

“When I met Chris, I told him this was a beautiful gallery space. He asked if I’d be interested in running the gallery, and I said yes,” Dian says. “It’s an unpaid position, so I thought I’d do it for a year.”

That year has come and gone, and Dian has already planned the next 12 months of art exhibitions. The upcoming shows will include collage artist W. David Powell, painter Patrick Dunfey, Bread & Puppet founder Peter Schumann’s paintings, and other artists.

YEAR 1: THE ART OF LEARNING In her first year as curator, Dian’s goal was to show professional artists in different media. “I hoped to expose the art to people who may not have seen much artwork—and to have conversations about the art, and about abstract art.”

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“I love that it’s a community space,” Dian says. “Yoga classes, workshops, music jams, and political events take place here, so participants have a chance to see the artwork over a period of time and connect with it in a way they might not in a single visit.” an important focus for me—helping overcome the idea that you have to be educated in art to understand it. The art world is too elitist.

“My first show was of black and white etchings and lithographs by Lynn Newcomb. Her work is muscular and beautiful.” Newcomb, of Worcester, Vermont, is a printmaker and sculptor.

“I chose 14 etchings, including the Golden Gate Bridge series, as well as one lithograph from her series referencing The Iliad,” Dian says.

The next show was Charlotte artist James Vogler’s abstract oil paintings.

Vogler’s images contain elements ranging from doodles, quirky cartoonlike references, to objects with humorous ambiguity. Last summer, Bunny Harvey of Tunbridge, Vermont, exhibited a series of large semi-abstract landscape paintings. Her work focuses on the hidden, unseen elements of landscape.

It was the perfect summer show. The buzzing of insects, the scent of distant mown hay, and the feel of grass under your feet seemed to come alive on the canvas. “She’s fearless in describing the sensory world on a flat canvas,” says Dian.

Last fall’s exhibit was artist and Dartmouth College professor Brenda Garand from Hartford, Vermont.

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Her abstract drawings, which often reference the flooding from Tropical Storm Irene, are made from gouache, walnut ink, India ink, and flood clay.

Garand’s sculptures have a delicate look but are resilient and powerful.

Using steel, wire, and fabric, they contrast hard and soft.

The Audubon Society’s 2016 photo winners were on exhibit as part of their traveling show last winter. “It was a gorgeous show of 12 award-winning bird photographs,” Dian says. “It brought a lot of people to the gallery who had never come before. It was a perfect Vermont show.”

More recently, Jasper Tomkins, the children’s book author and illustrator, had an exhibit of his lively, colorful abstract paintings. Expansions offered bright relief from winter’s pallor and an opportunity to see an award-winning illustrator expand his thumbnail sketches into exciting, whimsical paintings.

BALE AND COMMUNITY Bale’s mission is to engage grassroots community work to create fundamental social change, resilient communities, and a stronger local economy. “I love that it’s a community space,” Dian says. “Yoga classes, workshops, music jams, and political events take place here, so participants have a chance to see the artwork over a period of time and connect with it in a way they might not in a single visit.”

The Chair of BALE’s board of directors, Steve Aldrich, was instrumental in installing gallery lights and painting the space when The Commons opened. Some years ago, he exhibited work from his personal collections: artwork from the Hmong of Southeast Asia and yarn paintings by Huichol artists, including the master artist José Benitez Sanchez.

MAKING A LIFE OF ART Dian already had a full schedule before taking on the role of gallery director. She writes fiction, essays, art reviews, and artist profiles, and she has published work in literary journals, art magazines, and lifestyle publications.

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She is also a painter, and her work will be exhibited next year at the Zollinger Gallery (White River Junction).

Before moving to Vermont, Dian had an extensive professional life in theater before moving to Vermont.

At the age of 16, she began her professional theater career, and then pursued her studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She taught and directed at the Goodman School of Theater (Chicago), the National Theater of the Deaf, the National Theater of Reykjavík, Iceland, and the O’Neill Theatre among many others, as well as off Broadway.

Back at the White River Gallery, Dian says that finding time to schedule meetings with artists sometimes presents a challenge. Meeting people at the gallery outside of hours can also be tricky, especially in mud season.

“Two people might want to see an exhibit, and I’ll make time to come in.”

Another challenge? “Getting the word out! It’s a small town so people aren’t used to having a gallery there. A lot of people who come to the gallery have never been to South Royalton before.”

For the moment, it all balances out.

“I love going to the artists’ studios, talking and writing about their work.

And getting their work seen,” Dian says. “It’s a passion of mine—helping artists be seen. I think artists are important in the world. We need art. We need the freedom of selfexpression.” !

White River Gallery 35 South Windsor Street South Royalton, VT (802) 498-8438 Chris Wood, BALE Director balevt.org/white-river-gallery

Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm or by appointment.

Contact Gallery Director and Curator Dian Parker: dianparker9@gmail.com.

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“I am a glutton. I’ll eat whatever is there. Pizza. I love hot dogs anywhere. I’ve got nothing against any of that. If I feel like eating, I eat. I don’t feel guilty about it at all.” —Jacques Pepin 66 i m a g e •

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BY SUSAN NYE

It’s summer—the perfect time to indulge, if only for the Fourth of July weekend. Throw caution to the wind and treat yourself to America’s favorite fast food—the hot dog. Get your gang together, fire up the grill, and celebrate summer.

From ancient Rome to medieval Germany, hot dogs, or to be more exact their sausage ancestors, have been around for centuries. The British brought bangers to the New World and Germans followed with wurst. These artisanal gems were transformed by mass production into perfect, identical links. From Midwestern factory workers and New York stockbrokers to Philadelphia lawyers, hot dogs evolved to become the quintessential all-American lunch on the go.

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However, thanks to the wizardry of entrepreneurs staffing thousands of hot dog stands and wagons across the country, no two are alike. Our melting-pot culture has ensured that the all-American hot dog is as wonderfully diverse as our great nation itself.

A chili dog, also called a Coney Island Dog or a Coney, is smothered in meat sauce, sometimes with beans, sometimes not. A good one is then sprinkled with cheese, onions, and more. The chili may be brimming with Tex-Mex flavors or, surprisingly, remind you of a Greek meat sauce. It all depends on who’s in the kitchen! German immigrants introduced sauerkraut and a smear of mustard. Southerners

garnish their dogs with coleslaw, and Bostonians have been known to top theirs with baked beans.

What’s not to love about a hot dog? You can transform this handheld wonder to fit your distinct personality, mood, and individual taste. A chili dog for you, sauerkraut for me, and plain yellow mustard for that timid new colleague in accounting! And (ugh) ketchup for your ten-year-old nephew. Go a little crazy—mix, match, and add fabulous toppings until you can hardly call it “the humble hot dog.” This summer, make your own hotdiggity-dog magic. Here are some suggestions to inspire your imagination!

How to Cook ’em Forget boiling or frying. The only way to enjoy a summertime hot dog is right off the grill with your favorite toppings.

Your favorite hot dogs Your favorite hot dog buns Softened butter or olive oil 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the hot dogs on the grill and watch them. They cook quickly! Turn after two, maybe three minutes, and continue cooking for a minute or two.

2. Meanwhile, if the bun has a split top, lightly butter or oil the sides. If it has a side slit, gently open the bun, lay it flat, and butter or oil the inside. Place the buns on the grill for one minute. Turn and cook maybe a minute more.

3. Pop the dogs into the buns, add heaping spoonfuls of your favorite toppings, and serve.

Hot Dogs Wrapped in Bacon: What could go wrong? Use natural wood toothpicks to secure a slice of bacon (not thick-sliced though) that you have wrapped around each hot dog. Place on the grill and stand at attention. You'll need to move the dogs around and turn frequently to avoid burning the bacon. Do not leave unattended, as bacon drippings flare up!

Remove when done to your liking and let them cool down.

They are, after all, HOT dogs!

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Hot Dogs and Buns – Why Don’t the Numbers Add Up? Thank goodness for the freezer! Hot dogs usually come ten to a package, but the buns, only eight. Is it an evil conspiracy or inconsiderate carelessness? While many contend that it is indeed a malicious plot bordering on criminal, it is more likely just habit.

Butchers pack their dogs by the pound. More often than not, that adds up to ten. Now the bakers, as far as I know, generally count in dozens (or bakers’ dozens) and half-dozens. So, why an eight-pack?

They claim their pans hold four buns. That may be true, but an Internet search discovered an extensive selection of pans for ten— yes, ten—buns. Perhaps the only solution is to bake your own!

Chili Dog

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat a classic. What could be more summery (and messy) than a Fourth of July hot dog heaped with chili and all the fixinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? Lavishly garnish your chili dog with any and all combinations of grated cheddar cheese, finely chopped red onion and/or peppers, sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Chili for Hot Dogs Enough for 12 or more hot dogs

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2. Heat a little olive oil in a large pot over mediumhigh heat. Breaking the sausage into pieces, sautĂŠ until cooked through, remove from the pan, and drain and cool. When cool enough to handle, finely chop the sausage and reserve.

3. Add the ground chuck to the pot and, breaking it into small pieces, sautĂŠ until lightly browned. Then add it to

the sausage and reserve.

4. If necessary, add a little more oil to the pot.

Put the onion, carrot, bell pepper, jalapeno, and spices in the casserole, season with salt and pepper, and sautĂŠ until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the tomatoes, beer, chicken broth, brown sugar, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.

5. Add the sausage, beef, and beans to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Chili is best made ahead. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or up to three days. Gently reheat the chili on the stovetop over low heat or in a 350° oven.

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Oktoberfest Dog

Don’t wait until October to bite into this tasty dog. Top freshly grilled hot dogs with a couple of spoonfuls of sauerkraut and a swipe of horseradish mustard. Add a mug of your favorite beer—you’ll think you’re in Munich!

Oven-Braised Sauerkraut Enough for 12 or more hot dogs 6 oz smoked bacon, finely chopped 1 large onion, cut in half lengthwise and then into thin wedges 1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 1 cup beer 1 cup chicken stock 1 Tbsp caraway seeds 1 Tbsp gin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Preheat the oven to 300°.

2. Put the bacon in a casserole and cook over medium heat until nicely browned and crisp. Remove from the pot and reserve.

3. Add the onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and bacon to the pot and toss to combine. Add the beer, chicken stock, caraway seeds, and gin, and stir.

Bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer the pot to the oven and bake for 1 hour.

This can be prepared a day ahead.

Cool to room temperature and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring frequently.

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Sweet & Spicy Asian Dog Don’t be shy—pile on the slaw. An incredibly flavorful Asian slaw will add spice and crunch to your perfectly grilled dog. Adventurous diners will want to add an extra drizzle of Sriracha.

Sweet & Spicy Asian Slaw Enough for 12 or more hot dogs 1 lb coleslaw mix or cabbage, cut into thin ribbons 2 carrots, grated K–1 cucumber, finely chopped 1 red or yellow bell pepper or a mix, finely chopped 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced N cup roughly chopped cilantro N cup roughly chopped mint About O cup roughly chopped salted, roasted peanuts 1. Make the Sweet & Spicy Vinaigrette (recipe follows) and let sit for at least 30 minutes to combine the flavors.

2. Combine the vegetables and herbs and toss together. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat and toss. Let the slaw sit in the refrigerator for two to four hours to combine the flavors.

3. When ready to serve, add the peanuts and toss to combine.

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Sweet & Spicy Vinaigrette N cup rice vinegar 3 1 1 2

cloves garlic, minced Tbsp smooth peanut butter Tbsp soy sauce, or to taste tsp Sriracha hot chili sauce, or to taste 2 tsp brown sugar, or to taste 1–2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp fish sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste K cup peanut or vegetable oil, or to taste Put all the ingredients except the peanut oil in a blender and process to combine. Slowly add the peanut oil and process until well combined.

Store extra vinaigrette in the refrigerator.

All About Mustard In case you are wondering, the answer is NO—NEVER! As in no, never put ketchup on a hot dog.

Ketchup is for burgers; mustard is for hot dogs.

Mustard is made by grinding mustard seeds and mixing them with water, vinegar, lemon juice, or wine to create a paste or sauce. Next, a pinch of salt, flavorings, and spices are added. From bright yellow to dark brown, mustard can be sweet or spicy, hot or not.

When in doubt, keep it simple and stick with the king of mustards—Dijon. Smooth or whole grain, just make sure it is the real thing—imported from France and not Michigan or Upstate New York!

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Take Your Condiments to a Whole New Level I don’t know about you, but I grew up with sunny yellow mustard, bright red ketchup, and neon-green relish on hot dogs. (I stuck to the mustard.)

Now, I’m delighted to update and upgrade even the simplest of cookouts with spicy relish and fabulous salsa.

You'll find recipes for Fresh & Spicy Cucumber & Radish Relish and Grilled Corn, Black Bean & Avocado Salsa online. !

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Horseradish Mustard K cup Dijon mustard K cup whole-grain Dijon mustard

L cup well-drained prepared white horseradish

2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp minced onion 1 tsp honey, or to taste (optional) Freshly ground pepper, to taste Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least two hours to combine the flavors. Serve at room temperature. This can be made ahead.

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COMMUNITY Story and photos by Susan Nye

Gentlemen’s clubs and fraternal orders had been part of American upper- and middle-class life for more than a century when women began to

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follow suit. The earliest women’s organizations first appeared in the mid 1850s. Modeling their male counterparts, the first clubs’ goals were more social than service. However, women being women, they soon tired of the vapid nature of these gatherings.

Within a decade or two, women’s clubs and ladies’ aid societies were widespread and focused on service to their communities. Thousands of local organizations joined forces to form a General Federation of Women’s Clubs and hold conventions. Instead of lunch and idle conversation, these women focused on the issues of the day.

Clockwise from top left: The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society gathers for lunch the first Thursday of most months at the Wilmot Community Association Red Barn. Look for the New London Garden Club’s flower arrangements on the Town Green on Hospital Day. The Andover Service Club’s Board of Directors are all smiles outside the Club’s Thrift Shop. !

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Clockwise from top left: The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society will be serving up a delicious bandstand supper on August 12. Times have changed! The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society in the mid 1940s. Checking the books; the Thrift Shop is the Andover Service Club’s biggest fundraiser. You’ll find fashion at a bargain at the Andover Service Club Thrift Shop. Wilmot Ladies Aid Society’s Cookie Walk at the Wilmot Community Association’s Craft Show is the group’s biggest fundraiser.

More cookies, please! Throughout the fall and winter, the Wilmot Ladies Aid Society serves lunch to seniors on the third Thursday of the month.

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With broad goals for self-improvement and the well-being of others, women’s groups across the country set up local libraries, petitioned for industrial reform, and worked on beautification projects. Sewing circles formed within church congregations for fellowship and fundraising.

During the American Civil War, thousands of Ladies Aid Societies provided battlefield supplies and cared for sick and wounded soldiers. In the early 1900s, Junior League members were supporting settlement houses and community centers, marching in suffrage parades, and working in war relief.

The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society To this day, women continue to come together for friendship and service.

The Wilmot Ladies Aid Society is a perfect example. Founded in 1881 to help raise money for the First Free Baptist Church of Wilmot, Ladies Aid continues to support the town and its citizens. Separated from the church, this group now operates independently, and its influence is widely felt. The money that is raised provides scholarships for Wilmot students and supports the Wilmot Community Association, Volunteer Fire Department, and Food Pantry.

After she retired, Tootie Fleury took a deep breath, looked around, and then joined the Wilmot Ladies Aid Society. “It’s important to me to belong to groups where I can contribute and where my contributions are worthwhile,” says Tootie. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month for most of the year to plan events and share a meal. Tootie notes, “We work hard but we also have a lot of fun. We work well together because we laugh a lot.”

Famous, even infamous, for their cookies, the ladies bake hundreds of them each year for their annual Christmas Cookie Walk. However, you don’t have to wait until December for their tasty treats. They will be cooking up a delicious Bandstand Supper on !

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Clockwise from top left: Several New London Garden Club members care for the Community Garden at Tracy Library. Garden Clubbers are happy to share their flower and table arranging ideas. Experts and amateurs alike are drawn to the New London Garden Club’s flower arranging shows and demonstrations. Pocket gardens throughout New London are lovingly tended throughout the summer by Garden Club volunteers.

Opposite: From traditional to provocative, New London Garden Clubbers show a wide range of talents.

To learn more about these worthwhile organizations: Wilmot Ladies Aid Society – contact any member or call Connie Jordan at (603) 526-6698.

New London Garden Club – contact any member or visit the website at www. newlondongardenclub.org.

Andover Service Club – contact any member or call the Thrift Shop at (603) 735-5269.

OLF/IC Women’s Society – contact any member or call the office at Our Lady of Fatima Church at (603) 526-4484.

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August 12. You can meet the ladies, help them with their fundraising, and listen to a great band on the Wilmot Town Green.

In addition to fundraising for worthy causes, the Ladies Aid is the muscle behind local senior lunches. Throughout the dreary months of winter, the ladies join forces with the Community Action Program (CAP) of Belknap-Merrimack Counties and the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) to provide lunch and entertainment once a month to local seniors. CAP provides the food, the WCA provides the venue, and the ladies pull it all together. In addition to serving 30, 40, or more lunches, they recruit the entertainment and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

New London Garden Club Founded in 1928, the New London Garden Club’s initial goal was to help maintain the Community Garden at Tracy Library. The Olmsted Brothers, the renowned landscape architectural firm, designed and planted this beautiful garden in 1926. Starting with just 24 volunteer gardeners, the club’s role has expanded with its membership.

The New London Garden Club currently has more than 130 hardworking members to help keep the town beautiful.

Throughout the spring, summer, and fall, they maintain 15 pocket gardens that bloom from one end of New London to the other. In addition, many members continue to maintain the historic garden at the library as well as working at The

“Garden Clubbers come in three varieties,” says Suzanne Hammond, club president.

“Some are all about getting their hands in the dirt; others are keen on flower arrangements; and the third group loves both.”

Fells in Newbury. When the weather turns cool, the women make and hang wreaths on public buildings for the holidays. Volunteers from the Garden Club bring cheer to patients by providing year-round flower care at New London Hospital. Club members also help ensure a green future with college scholarships for horticulture, agriculture, and environmental science majors.

In addition to their beautification projects, the Garden Club meets monthly for educational programs. “Garden Clubbers come in three varieties,” says Suzanne Hammond, club president. “Some are all about getting their hands in the dirt; others are keen on flower arrangements; and the third group loves both.” !

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A pocket garden greets Elkins Post Office patrons.

With something for everyone, their meetings cover a wide range of topics from flower arranging to garden design and sustainability. Many of their meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome. Topics this summer include a panel discussion on June 13 on Water Issues: Quality and Conservation. On July 11, noted naturalist, photographer, and writer Mary Holland will present Observing Wildlife: Foxes.

The Garden Club funds these many good works with donations and fundraising events, including a plant sale in May and decorative boxwood sales in December. While the ever-popular July antique show is taking 2017 off, it will be back next year. In the meantime, the Garden Club is participating in the Arts and Antiques Show on the New London Town Green on June 24.

Suzanne encourages everyone to stop byâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and buy!

The Andover Service Club Just down the road, the Andover Service Club (ASC) has been providing services to the town and surrounding area since 1958.

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High School graduates, the ASC is responsible for the beautiful flowerbeds at the town hall. The group supports local preschool and after-school programs as well as the Andover Food Pantry, Kearsarge Council on Aging, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, and more.

The ASC’s largest fundraising endeavor is its thrift shop on School Street. The shop sells gently used clothing at bargain prices. In addition, they are famous for their Thanksgiving pie sale. To help you get your holiday shopping done early, the ASC has launched a new fundraiser, an arts and craft show in October.

After leaving New Jersey and retiring to Andover, Mary Ofenloch joined the ASC in 2000. She has ably served as the ASC’s president for five years. The ASC is a good fit for Mary because, “I’ve been a volunteer since my kids were little, and I worked with the PTO.” Mary was impressed with “the good work, the important work that the ASC does to help the community.”

She adds, “I’ve made good friends here. It is a great group of women.”

In addition to providing service to the community, their mission is to broaden and strengthen the members’ social and intellectual life.

To see them in action and meet many of the ASC members, check out Andover’s town green on the Fourth of July. The club will be holding their annual Slices for Scholarship. Each year, the ASC bakers offer up delicious slices of pie in exchange for donations to support their scholarship program.

The OLF/IC Women’s Society Historically, many women’s groups formed within a church congregation.

That is still the case at Our Lady of Fatima (OLF) and Immaculate Conception (IC) Churches in New London and Andover. The OLF/IC Women’s Society supports the parish and provides fellowship and friendship within the group.

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COMMUNITY share a meal, and enjoy a special program. The variety of programs is broad, covering both religious and secular topics.

Their good works include a blood drive as well as Christmas and Easter baskets for families in need.

Visiting the homebound, making prayer shawls, and serving postfuneral lunches are all examples of their important outreach into the parish. High school seniors within the parish are encouraged to apply for the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society scholarship. Along with good grades, the recipient must demonstrate active participation and volunteer service to the church.

Two years ago, the women at OLF/IC became involved with a very special project. They have been helping the women at Dismas Home in Manchester. Dismas Home provides housing and support to women who have recently been released from prison. These critical services are essential to helping them prepare for their return to society.

By helping these women transition from incarceration back into society, Dismas Home can transform lives.

All four of these womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups provide important services to their towns and surrounding area while building lasting friendships. They look forward to welcoming new members into their circles of friendship and service. Why not give them a holler? !

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm

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June 14–25 Godspell New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org

June 15 Mighty Acorns: The Secret World of the Pond Will we find a dragonfly nymph or maybe a bullfrog or two? Each day offers new encounters in a watery world bursting with cool critters.

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 10–11:30am

June 15 Hidden History: An Easy Hike to Clear Clarence Hay’s Spring The Fells thefells.org 4–6pm

June 15 Flower Arrangement Workshop Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 4–6pm

June 17 Kindred Spirits: Summer Solstice Party Celebrating Pollinators Come celebrate the start of summer with us and learn about bees and pollinators.

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 10–11:30am

June 18 Abraham Lincoln, Behind White House Doors: Lincoln’s on-the-job Training – Developing a Federal Strategy During the American Civil War Dr. Hugh Dubrulle explains how and why historians differ regarding Lincoln’s role in developing Federal strategy during the American Civil War. The Fells thefells.org 4–5pm

June 19–21, 26–28, July 3, 5, 10–12, 17–19, 24–26, 31–August 2, 7–9 Summer Theater Camp Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am–3pm

June 20 Little Loons in Feather Beds Kittie Wilson, recipient of the 2009 Spirit of the Loon Award from the Loon Preservation Committee, presents her extraordinary images of loons that depict the love and care provided by their parents.

The Fells thefells.org 4–5pm

June 22 Veranda Concert with Nancy Tripp The Fells thefells.org 5–7pm

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THE PICK June 22 Michael Franti & Spearhead Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm

June 25 A Celebration of Gardens The Fells thefells.org 5–7pm

June 26 Jean’s Playhouse Presents Anansi – Keeper of the Stories Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

June 28–July 9 The Secret Garden New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org

June 29 Sunset Hill Evening Hike: Returning to the Source of the Brook Join Forest Society Education Director Dave Anderson for a spectacular summer evening hike to reach the source of Beech Brook, followed by a rugged bushwhack hike to reach the summit of Sunset Hill.

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Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

June 30, July 7 Brave Bears Camp

July 3, 24, August 14

Mark your calendar for this full day adventure for ages 6 to 9 in the woods and fields around the Nature Museum.

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

June 30–July 1, July 27–28, August 19–20 Glorious Gardens, Luscious Landscapes, and Fabulous Farms of the Sunapee Region Ten picture-perfect private gardens, luscious landscapes, and fabulous farms. Different locations on each of three summer dates.

The Fells thefells.org 10am–3pm

July 1 Bookworms!

New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 11am & 2pm

July 3 Jean’s Playhouse Presents Thumbelina

New London Barn Intern Idols!

New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 5 & 7:30pm

July 4 Patriotic Sing-Along and Pie Sale Celebrate the Fourth of July in the Mary Keane Chapel with organists George and Donna Butler.

Veterans are invited to come in uniform, and refreshments will be served. We will also be selling homemade pies. If you are interested in baking a pie, contact the Museum Gift Shop at (603) 632-4346.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am

July 5–7 Kids in Nature: Painting with Watercolors Aspiring young artists join artist and plein air painter Debbie Campbell for a three-day workshop to learn the essentials of watercolor painting.

The Fells thefells.org 9am–12pm

July 6, August 3, 31 Shaker Garden Talk Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

July 7–8 PowerHouse Mall Annual Tent Sale Savings inside the mall too! Come rain or shine!

PowerHouse Mall 9:30am–6pm

July 7–9, 14–16 Making God Laugh Old Church Theater www.oldchurchtheater.org

July 8–9 Newbury Free Days The Fells thefells.org 10am–4pm

July 8, 9, 13–15 North Country Community Theater Presents Beauty and the Beast Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm; matinees July 8 & 9, 2pm

July 9 Veranda Concert with Opera North: Travels with John and Clarence Hay

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3pm

The Fells thefells.org 5–7pm

July 12–16 Souvenir

July 10 Jean’s Playhouse Presents Bremen Town Musicians Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

July 10–13 Photography Camp Budding young photographers (ages 10 to 16) join instructor David Greenfield for a fourday workshop to learn the essentials of nature photography and composition.

The Fells thefells.org 9am–12pm

July 10–14, 24–28 Brave Bears Weeklong Summer Camp Let’s explore Grafton! What will be found around the next bend? Hiking, stream trekking, tree climbing, shelter building, rambling along, and excellent excursions await our campers!

New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org

July 12–October 9 Gallery Exhibit: Then & Now— A Babe Sargent Retrospective The Fells thefells.org

July 15 The Snow Queen New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 11am & 2pm

July 15–16 Artists Weekend Discover the natural beauty and gardens of The Fells through the eyes of prominent New England artists as they create en plein air.

The Fells thefells.org 10am–3pm

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THE PICK July 17 Jean’s Playhouse Presents The Nightingale Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

July 17–21 Inspired by the Shakers – Children’s Interdisciplinary Summer Camp Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 9am–4pm

July 18 Tuesday Tour: Basements Tour Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

July 19 Wild Walkers Suitable for youth ages 10 to 14, this full-day adventure will have kids exploring their senses while in nature.

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 9:30am–3:30pm

July 19–23 Art in Bloom Experience the art of our current Gallery exhibit, Sunapee Then & Now, through the eyes of talented local floral designers.

The Fells thefells.org 10am–4pm

July 19–August 6 West Side Story New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org

July 20 Art in Bloom—Floral Arranging with Robert Jensen The Fells thefells.org 1:30–2:30pm

July 21 Art in Bloom—Still-Life Photography The Fells thefells.org 9–11am & 11:15am–12:30pm

July 22 Romeo & Juliet New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 11am & 2pm

July 23 Shaker Sing Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 3–5:30pm

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July 24 Introduction to Ferns of The Fells Join Jane Williamson for a midsummer walk to identify ferns in the woods, along the roadsides, and among the rocks of The Fells.

The Fells thefells.org 10am–12pm

July 24 Jean’s Playhouse Presents Snow White & Rose Red Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

July 24–28 Newbury Ecology Camp for Children Children ages 6 to 13 will enhance their love and respect for the natural world while learning wetland and watershed ecology with naturalists and scientists.

The Fells thefells.org 9am–12:30pm

July 25 Cooking with Herbs Garden Walk Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 1–4pm

July 25 A Forever Frozen Story This musical is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s original fairy tale The Snow Queen and is not based in any way on Disney’s animated motion picture Frozen.

Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 7pm

July 27 Stuart Little New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 11a, & 2pm

July 28–29 Shaker Oval Box Workshop Learn to create your own Shaker oval boxes.

All materials are included to create four Shaker oval boxes.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 6–10pm Friday, 8:30am–4pm Saturday

July 29 Grafton Community Picnic Grafton Ponds www.nature-museum.org 10am–4pm

July 29, August 2, 5, 8, 10, 12 Opera North Presents Kiss Me, Kate Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm

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August 1, 3, 5, 9 Opera North Presents La Belle Hélène Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm; August 5, 2pm

July 30 Enfield Old Home Day Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 10am–3pm

July 30 Fairy House Festival and Tea Party This celebration of fairy houses connects children to the natural world and includes a reading by renowned author Liza Gardner Walsh, book signing, crafts, a whimsical tea party on the veranda, and building fairy habitats in The Fells Fairy Village.

The Fells thefells.org 1–4pm

July 31 Jean’s Playhouse Presents Momotaro – Ogre Hunter Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

August 1 Tuesday Tour: The Life and Murder of Caleb Dyer Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

August 1, 3, 5, 9 Opera North Presents La Belle Hélène Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm; August 5, 2pm

August 3 Poetry and the Creative Spirit Join poet and author Dianalee Velie for a poetry reading on the veranda.

The Fells thefells.org 5:30–7pm

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August 4, 6, 11, 13 Opera North Presents Madama Butterfly Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org August 4 & 11, 7:30pm; August 6 & 13, 5pm

August 4, 6, 11, 13 Opera North Presents Madama Butterfly Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org August 4 & 11, 7:30pm; August 6 & 13, 5pm

August 4–6 Repertory Theater, Robin Hood Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info

August 5 Shaker Pincushion Workshop Join instructor Jean Reed of Murray Hill Weaving to create your own replica Shaker pincushion.

Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 10am–2:30pm

August 6 The Best of Blue Grass and Barbecue Brothers House of Smoke brings authentic Southernstyle barbecue to The Fells. To accompany the smoky heat, enjoy a pairing of ice-cold brew from local breweries and the awesome upbeat, energized music of the best blue grass bands in the region.

The Fells thefells.org 5–8pm

August 7 Jean’s Playhouse Presents How the Rainbow Was Made Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

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THE PICK August 10 Soap-Making Workshop Learn the art of soap making with an instructor from Sunset Rock Farm in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

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

August 11–13, 18–20 Mad Gravity Old Church Theater www.oldchurchtheater.org

August 13 Hay Day Family Festival The Fells thefells.org 10am–2pm

August 14 Humpelken-Pumpelken, or the Adventures of Humpty Dumpty Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

August 15 Tuesday Tour: Attics Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

August 17 Seussical New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org 11am & 2pm

August 22 Medicinal Herb Garden Workshop Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 6–8pm

August 23–September 3 On Golden Pond New London Barn Playhouse nlbarn.org

August 26 Wild World of Mushrooms: Morning Session Your mycological tour guide, Ari RocklandMiller, will give a colorful presentation introducing the region’s most distinctive and delicious species, followed by a guided foray in the nearby woods.

Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org Morning session: 9:30am–12pm Afternoon session: 1–3:30pm

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August 27 Veranda Concert with Nancy Tripp The Fells thefells.org 5–7pm

August 29 Tuesday Tour: Canal and Shaker Dam Enfield Shaker Museum www.shakermuseum.org 11am–12pm

Hopkins Center Highlights Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH (603) 646-2422 www.hop.dartmouth.edu The Hopkins Center Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm.

July 27 John Prine Spaulding Auditorium 8pm

June 29 Doggie Hamlet Dartmouth Green 4:30 & 7pm

July 5 Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band Dartmouth Green 5:30pm

July 26 Septeto Santiaguero Dartmouth Green 5:30pm

July 27 John Prine Spaulding Auditorium 8pm

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ADVERTISERS INDEX AVA Gallery and Art Center 30 & 47

Friends of Justin Morrill Homestead 46

Old Hampshire Designs 64

Aidron Duckworth Art Musem 47

Gallery on the Green 1 & 46

Omer & Bob’s 43

All Decked Out 21

Gilberte Interiors 31

Opera North 16

American Plate Glass 54

Gourmet Garden 57

Patel Dental Group of Upper Valley 14

Annemarie Schmidt European Face & Body 23

Green Mountain National Golf Course 82

Phoenix Rising Boutique 17

Appletree Opticians/Dr. Donna Reed 70

Guaraldi Agency 73

Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Co. 56

Artifactory 17

Hall Art Foundation 46

PowerHouse Mall 79

ArtisTree Gallery 46 & 91

Hanover Country Club 71

Quail Hollow 81

Baker Orthodontics 62

Hanover Inn 41

Ramblers Way 2

Barre Tile 91

Hanover Transfer & Storage 62

Richard Electric 88

Belletetes 6

Hubert’s Family Outfitters 56

Riverlight Builders 69

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. 25

InfuseMe 84

Robert Jensen Floral Design/Winslow Robbins

Bensonwood 13

Jancewicz & Son 9

Home Outfitters 3

Bentleys 81

Jasmin Auto 89

Simple Energy 8

Billings Farm & Museum 46

Jeff Wilmot Painting 92

Springfield Medical Care Systems

Biron’s Flooring 80

Jozach Jewelers 43

Blodgett’s Sash & Door 93

Junction Frame Shop 90

Springfield Pharmacy 77

Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals 53

Just Paradise 21

Springfield Regional Development Corp. 87

Boynton Construction 80

Killington Golf Resort 29

St. Johnsbury Academy 85

Brown’s Auto & Marine 29

King Arthur Flour 46

Sugar River Bank 88

Canon Tire 72

Lake Sunapee Country Club 23

Sugar River Kitchens Bath and Flooring 71

Carpet King & Tile 82

Lake Sunapee Cruises 47

Summercrest Senior Living Community 77

Cedar Circle Farm 54

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce 57

Sunapee Getaways 57 & 74

Charter Trust Company 15

Lake Sunapee Visiting Nurses 89

TK Sportswear 89

Cider Hill Gardens, Nursery & Art Gallery 46

Landforms 7

Tatewell Gallery 92

Claremont Glassworks 65

Larks & Nightingales Boutique 56

The Carriage Shed 72

Clarke’s Hardware 57

League of NH Craftsmen 47

The Farmers Table 77

Co-op Food Stores 74

Listen Community Services 35

The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens 47

Cota & Cota 93

Loewen Window Center 63

The Flying Goose Brew Pub 57

Country Kids Clothing 17

Longacres Nursery Center 19

The Inn at Pleasant Lake 57

Creative Lighting & Design 25

Love’s Bedding & Furniture 83

The New London Inn and The Coach House

Creative Redesign 70

MB Pro Landscape Design 55

Crossroads Academy 42

MJ Harrington Jewelers 80

The Ultimate Bath Store 45

Crown Point Cabinetry 4

Mascoma Dental Associates 70

Topstitch Embroidery 81

Cushing & Sons 14

McGray & Nichols 55

Tuckerbox 86

Dartmouth Coach 5

Merryfield Investments 44

Unleashed 57

Davis Frame Co. Inside back cover

Merten’s House 72

Upper Valley Aquatic Center 41

Donald J. Neely, DMD 44

Millstone at 74 Main Restaurant 56

Upper Valley Haven 79

Dorr Mill Store 90

Montshire Museum 46

VINS 46

Dowds’ Country Inn & Event Center Back cover

Morgan Hill Bookstore 56

Village Pizza & Grill 64

Eastman Community Association 42

Mountain Meadow Golf & Event Center 63

Village Sports 56

Enfield Shaker Museum 47

Mountain Valley Treatment Center 93

Wagner Hodgson 65

Ennis Construction 53

Nature Calls 11

Watermark Construction 92

Eyeglass Outlet 88

New London Gallery, Custom Picture Framing,

White River Family Eyecare 84

Feetniks Footwear 17

Fine Arts & Crafts 57

Flash Photo 57

New London Opticians 56

Floorcraft 56

Northcape Design Build 83

Fore U Golf 30

Northern Motorsport 94

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Restaurant 56

Wilson Tire Company 91 Woodstock Inn & Resort 73

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Thomas family vacation at the ocean.

George Spaneas with his first cousin, Michael Spaneas, on a hike in Itilo, Greece.

Ryan and Calyn on a rafting trip.

Greta enjoys a day at the beach with Grammy.

Matt Blanc shows off the 31-pound halibut he caught off the northern point of Graham Island in British Columbia.

Send photos of your special moments to dthompson@mountainview publishing.com.

Nick Ferro cooking with the Michelin Star Chefs in Italy.

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“It’s been an honor to sponsor David’s House Golf Tournament at this terrific fundraiser!” —Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring LLC.