Image Magazine - Winter 2016

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Bente Torjusen

30 Years of Leading AVA Jozach Jewelers Gifts for Every Occasion Local First Alliance Strengthening Communities

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CONTENTS FEATURES

40 | A Tribute to Bente Torjusen Three decades at the helm of AVA.

by Mary Gow

58 | Arcing & Angling in Steamboat “Ski and fishing town USA.”

by Lisa Densmore Ballard

68 | Jozach Jewelers

This dynamic duo provides outstanding service and expertise.

by Katelyn Turner

76 | A Renaissance in Higher Education River Valley Community College.

By E. Senteio

On the cover: Bente Torjusen. Photo by Jack Rowell.

This page: Snowshoeing anglers in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Photo by Lisa Densmore Ballard.

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94 DEPARTMENTS 19 Editor’s Note

86 What’s in Store

20 Contributors

by Ian Raymond

22 Online Exclusives 24 Monthly Tidbits

Facts, fun & adventure for winter.

33 Great Ideas

Clarke’s Hardware.

94 Business Sense

River Roost Brewery.

by Meg Brazill

100 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

Celebrating the holidays in style: The magic of Christmas at The Fells.

107 Advertisers Index

by Susan Nye

Readers share their photos.

52 Community

Think local, buy local, and strengthen the places you love.

by Anne Richter Arnold

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108 Celebrate the Moment

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EDITOR’S NOTE

PHOTO BY IAN R AYMOND

The Best of the Upper Valley Winter brings out the best in many things.

Friends, neighbors, and even strangers wish us happy holidays and good cheer, and Mother Nature envelops us in a magical fairyland of glistening snow. Our favorite sights, sounds, and aromas surround us—stacks of neatly wrapped presents with bows and curly ribbons tease us as they wait under the tree, traditional carols that never grow old provide our background music, and the scent of evergreen boughs and pinecones permeate the air we breathe. Add a crackling fire in the fireplace, which appeals to all our senses, and a miraculous, age-old story, and it’s no wonder we’re filled with joy.

The beauty of the season has been on display at The Fells in Newbury, New Hampshire (page 33). Area designers, florists, and talented volunteers have worked to give us beautiful holiday displays from traditional to contemporary, so if you’re hoping for decorating ideas, look no further than our pages.

For many this season, the ideal gift is one of jewelry. Drop in to see the motherdaughter team of Lori Roy and Jordan Schucart at Jozach Jewelers in Claremont, New Hampshire, for gorgeous gemstones and other unique, thoughtful gifts (page 68). You can rely on their knowledge and experience to help you select the perfect present for that special someone. If there’s a handyman on your list, pay a visit to Clarke’s Hardware in New London (page 86), where you’ll find gifts galore. Read Clarke and his experienced staff can steer you in the right direction, no matter how difficult the recipient is to buy for.

We’re very proud to be able to bring you a special tribute to Bente Torjusen, who has guided the AVA Gallery and Art Center in Lebanon for the past 30 years (page 40). We’re especially grateful to photographer Jack Rowell, who captured Bente’s beauty and essence in his exquisite photos, and to Mary Gow for her excellent story. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Bente! Thank you for your wonderful work over the years!

Now it’s time to sit back, relax, gather family and friends around you, give thanks, and celebrate this beautiful season. Enjoy!

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

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Anne Richter Arnold

Lisa Densmore Ballard

Mary Gow

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.

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

Jim Mauchly

Ian Raymond

Jack Rowell

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

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. When not shooting, Ian is involved with renewable energy and conservation issues as chairman of the Sanbornton Energy Committee.

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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DECEMBER THE SCIENCE BEHIND RUDOLPH Rudolph’s red nose has led Santa’s sleigh through foggy nights for decades, and scientists have finally figured out how. It turns out Arctic reindeer can see ultraviolet light that is invisible to humans, helping the animals see in the middle of winter when the sun is low on the horizon. In addition, the reflective tissue in reindeers’ eyes changes from gold in the summer to a deep blue in winter, helping them see in the dark.

Fog obscures blue light more than red light—so Rudolph’s nose may serve as a type of “fog light,” illuminating the way for the rest of the reindeer pulling the sleigh. However, researchers note that a glowing red nose could cause excessive heat loss for Rudolph. “It is therefore imperative for children to provide high-calorie foods to help Rudolph replenish his energetic reserves on Christmas Eve,” reports study author Nathaniel Dominy.

WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR SHOES? December 4 is Wear Brown Shoes Day, so pull out the penny loafers, dust off the cowboy boots, and retire your black shoes until tomorrow.

The best witty line about this footwear may have been delivered by George Gobel on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson in 1969. When George walked out to join Johnny, guests Bob Hope and Dean Martin were already seated on the familiar sofa. Surveying the elegant

NATIONAL FLASHLIGHT DAY December 21, the shortest day—and longest night—of the year, is a good time to check that your flashlights are in good working order and that you have fresh batteries on hand. Everyone in the family should know where in the house flashlights are kept, and be sure to have one in your car as well.

The flashlight was invented in 1898 by Joshua Lionel Cowen, who may be more widely known for inventing the Lionel train.

company he was in and commenting about coming on last, George quipped, “Did you ever get the feeling that the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?”

The most beloved brown shoes are likely a pair painted

by Vincent van Gogh, who also left us several versions of brown boots.

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Crossword Clues Journalist Arthur Wynne is credited with inventing the crossword puzzle, and the first one appeared in the December 21, 1913, edition of the New York World newspaper.

Proven to help keep minds sharp and improve vocabulary, crossword puzzles are a fun exercise that can also reduce stress.

IF THEY COULD SEE US NOW What would the Wright Brothers think? We’ve walked on the moon and landed on Mars, something Orville and Wilbur probably never imagined possible. The brothers’ first successful flights in a heavier than air, mechanically propelled airplane, were made on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at Kill Devil Hills. It’s amazing to think of how far we’ve come in just over 100 years. Where will we be in another century? It gives us something to think about it as we observe Wright Brothers Day on December 17.

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JANUARY

GOT FRUITCAKE? Fruitcake Toss Day is always celebrated on January 3. On this day, the holiday fruitcake or what remains of it—should you have been fortunate enough to receive one—may be thrown away. If you’ve been given more than one of these weighty confections over the holidays, you might consider inviting a few friends to your celebration. They’re likely to have a few to toss themselves. Bundle up and head for a field to hold a competition and see whose cake sails the farthest. Another fruitcake tradition is to pass the cake around from one person to the next.

Whoever has it on New Year’s Day must keep it until next Christmas.

A DAY TO REFLECT AND TO SERVE

GO FOR A SOAK!

Monday, January 16 is a day set aside to honor

A great reason to get out and snowshoe, ski, or sled on January 8 is that Bubble Bath Day is celebrated then. What could be nicer after a day exercising in the cold and snow than a relaxing warm bubble bath?

On Bubble Bath Day, there are a couple of ways to enjoy your soak. For kids, just fill the tub with bubbles and toys, step in, and play—don’t forget the rubber duckies! Adults can relax in a tub with bubbles, a few candles around the edge of the tub, soft music, and maybe a glass of bubbly as well— bubbles inside and outside!

You can even make your own bubble bath. One recipe calls for just three simple ingredients—liquid shower soap or castile soap, pure vegetable glycerin, and a little vanilla extract. Just stir together and add to the bath as the tub is filling.

Don’t worry about amounts of each ingredient. For a more refreshing bath, use peppermint instead of vanilla. Homemade bubble bath is a “free-style” recipe, so feel free to experiment with your favorite scents. Store leftover amounts in clean shampoo or conditioner bottles.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This day celebrates the life, legacy, and contributions of our nation’s greatest champion of racial justice and equality. Born on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. become one of the greatest social activists the world has known. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, and in 1983 an act of Congress

Did You Know?

made his birthday a national holiday.

Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, is considered by many to be the most famous and moving speech of the Civil Rights Era. But this eloquent speaker’s actions spoke as loudly as his words. He taught by example how to live a life defi ned by courage, compassion, dignity, humility, and service. In his passion to achieve freedom for others, he went to jail 29 times.

This is a day to reflect on Dr. King’s dream

A patent was issued on January 7 in 1714 for the first typewriter. It was designed by British inventor Henry Mill. If you have an old typewriter, you can use the keys to make some cool jewelry or let the grandkids take it apart to see how it works.

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of an America united in justice, peace, and equality for all people, regardless of color, religion, gender, or nationality. Many consider it a day to serve their community. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, people everywhere volunteer to take part in hundreds of projects nationwide to honor his memory and help fulfill his dream.

Can You Kazoo?

Hit the end of the month, or at least close to it, on a high note. January 28 is National Kazoo Day! So tune up and celebrate the musical instrument most everyone—no matter how young or old—can play. The first kazoo is said to have been designed in the 1840s in Macon, Georgia, by Alabama Vest. His brilliant idea was implemented by Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker, according to Vest’s specifications.

Kazoos weren’t produced commercially until many years later in 1912. A manufacturer named Emil Sorg in Western New York teamed up with Michael McIntyre, a Buffalo tool and die maker, and established the Original American Kazoo Company, which eventually moved to Eden, New York—the first and only metal kazoo factory in North America. Today, the factory museum is still there with highlights of kazoo history, fun trivia, kazoos of all shapes and sizes, and illustrated stepby-step kazoo-making. The displays include wooden kazoos, liquor-bottleshaped kazoos celebrating the repeal of Prohibition, antique kazoos, silver and gold kazoos, and more. The museum is open Monday through Saturday year-round.

Visitors can see kazoos being made on the original equipment on Monday through Friday until 3pm. Better yet, turn out your own at the museum’s Make Your Own Kazoo station!

There’s no evidence that this day is in fact a national holiday; that requires an act of Congress, but stay “tuned” for further developments. Meanwhile, enjoy playing solo or in a group. Kazoos are easy to play.

Just hum a tune into the kazoo, and you’re good to go. Tune up to celebrate Elvis’s birthday on January 8 with your best rendition of “the King’s” biggest hits. Just imagine “Love Me Tender” on the kazoo.

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FEBRUARY

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack February is American Heart Month, and it’s the perfect time to brush up on the warning signs of a heart attack.

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these signs—although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly with mild discomfort. The American Heart Association describes these common warning signs and recommends calling 911 if you experience any of the following: ❤ Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back.

It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. ❤ Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.

Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. ❤ Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. ❤ Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.

Keep in mind that signs vary between men and women. While the most common heart attack symptom for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort, women are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea, and back or jaw pain.

Remember that minutes matter, so even if you’re not positive it’s a heart attack, call 911 and get checked out.

For more information, visit www.heart.org.

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Who’s the Fairest of Them All? “See for yourself what the genius of Walt Disney has created in his first full-length feature production,” proclaimed the original trailer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was released on February 4, 1938. Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, Snow White was the first animated feature to be produced in English and in Technicolor. Walt Disney was warned that audiences—especially children—wouldn’t sit through a feature-length cartoon about dwarfs, but Disney moved forward with the film. Its premier earned a standing ovation from a star-studded crowd, and when it was released to the public, the film grossed $8 million, a staggering amount of money during the Great Depression.

Walt Disney won an honorary Academy Award for Snow White, and the music for the film was nominated for an Oscar. In June 2008, the American Film Institute chose Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as the number-one animated film of all time.

(Fun fact: If the voices of Sleepy and Grumpy sound familiar, it’s because they’re voiced by Pinto Colvig, the longtime voice behind Goofy.)

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February’s birthstone is the amethyst, a violet variety of quartz. The Greeks believed amethyst could prevent intoxication and often carved wine goblets from this gem. Medieval European soldiers wore amethyst amulets for protection in battle. Tibetans consider amethyst sacred to the Buddha and make prayer beads from it.

Valentine’s Day Treats to Love Nothing says “I love you” like homemade treats! Keep it simple this Valentine’s Day by adding sweet touches to easy recipes. For example, whip up some Rice Krispies treats and add a little red food coloring to the marshmallow mixture, and then use heart-shaped cookie cutters to portion out the treats when cool. Martha Stewart recommends making mini milkshakes by combining a half-cup of whole milk and a pint of softened strawberry ice cream in the blender, and then topping with sweetened whipped cream and pink sprinkles. Better yet, stop by Something Sweet in the PowerHouse Mall for a few delicious confections, or visit My Brigadeiro in Hanover (also online at www.mybrigadeiro.com) for a selection of handcrafted chocolate truffles made mostly with local ingredients from Vermont and New Hampshire. These delectable chocolates are available in a wide variety of flavors and are beautifully packaged.

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GREAT IDEAS Story and photos by Susan Nye

Celebrating the Holidays in Style THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT THE FELLS

The North Hall and staircase were decorated by Colleen Symonds of 3 on Main Mercantile in Contoocook, New Hampshire.

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The holidays are upon us. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, we fill our homes with family and friends, happy celebrations, and timehonored traditions. While frequently fraught with melodrama and return trips to the garden center to find the perfect tree, decking the halls is a favorite tradition. Each ornament we attach to the tree and every nutcracker we place on the mantel reminds us of Christmases past. >>> Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com • 33

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Volunteer Laura Crawford is the boutique manager at The Fells. Colleen Symonds presented a new twist with a blackand-white theme. The South Hall mantel was decorated

by Kathan Gardens of Newport, New Hampshire. Birch ornaments are a unique touch. A corner of the second-floor landing decorated by Company C of Concord complements the historic wallpaper. Detail of the tree above. Panel room decorated in a traditional theme by Darlene Behrens, Bob Behrens, Lois Flanders, and Nell Leach. Penny Morano of the pet store Unleashed added a touch of whimsy to the John Hay bathroom.

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As New Englanders, we cherish the special decorations that are passed down from mother to daughter. That said, our deep affection for Nana’s handmade tree skirt doesn’t keep us from hunting down new treasures every year. Christmas at The Fells in Newbury is the perfect place to find inspiration for combining the old and the new with a bounty of greens. Once the summer home of three generations of the Hay family, The Fells is a local treasure.

A major fundraiser, Christmas at The Fells supports the organization’s efforts to preserve the Hays’ legacy in history, horticulture, and conservation.

It’s held in early November to avoid the holiday rush; if you missed it, be sure to mark your calendar for next year. In the meantime, I’m happy to share what I have learned from the many wonderful

designers and volunteers who create holiday magic at The Fells.

Setting a Festive Mood “Bigger is better when it comes to holiday decorations,” say Tressa Gaffney.

A landscape designer, master gardener, and owner of Services by Tressa in New London, she loves to celebrate the holidays with family, friends, and lots of decorations.

Tressa says, “I like to set a festive mood before you even enter the house.” Tressa is not shy with the lights. She wraps them around all the trees in her front yard.

Before holiday parties and get-togethers, she creates a warm welcome by lining the walk with lanterns. Finally, wreaths and garlands of greens, dried flowers, seed pods, and ribbons plus more lights festoon the front door. >> Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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Robin Atwood and her family love to decorate at Christmas. Robin and her daughter Dara Gove own the Forest Cone & Evergreen Shop in Wilmot.

Every year they transform the shop into a holiday wonderland for their customers. The mother–daughter team has been volunteering and decorating a room at The Fells for many years.

More timeless than trendy, Dara says, “We look for ways to bring the outside in and incorporate nature into our holiday decorations.” While Dara and Robin are always thankful for their large family, they are especially grateful during the holidays. Robin says, “At the shop, at home, and at The Fells, we get the entire family involved!”

Holiday Warmth with a Little Glitz Whether she’s at her store, 3 On Main Mercantile in Contoocook, or at The Fells, Colleen Symonds is totally customer-centric. When designing the North Hall at The Fells, she says, “I tried to imagine the Hay family and how they might have decorated. I wanted to combine a little New York glitz with country charm.” Her designs incorporate lots of natural materials, greens, and pinecones and just a touch of bling. “I’m in love with the new branch lights and flameless candles,” she says. “I leave them up year-round.”

About those branch lights, Jill Kathan from Kathan Gardens in Newport warns, “They were huge sellers last year. We couldn’t keep them in stock.” Along with shopping early, Jill advises homeowners to work with multiple senses when decorating. “It’s all about the details. Find things that are pleasing to the eye, decorations that you love and that make you happy.

Add things that smell wonderful.

Fresh greens are a must, and perhaps you’ll want to add a bowl of fragrant potpourri. Finally, include objects you love to touch. A cozy throw or childhood teddy bear creates homey warmth.”

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An Eclectic Mix Liz Hause of Liz Hause Interior Design in New London loves the challenges of Christmas at The Fells. She says, “From vintage wallpapers to citrine walls, most of the rooms at The Fells don’t exactly scream or even whisper Christmas.” On top of that, Liz likes to bring something new to her holiday decorations.

“I like to combine traditional and contemporary for an eclectic mix,” she says. Looking at current trends, she notes, “Christmas isn’t red and green anymore. Metallics, black, and white are very popular with fresh greens.”

Silver and gold are also decorating favorites of Amanda Raymond of Amanda Raymond Interiors in New London. The designer grew up in Newbury and was delighted to participate in this year’s Christmas at The Fells. She encourages people to “Take a broad approach— have fun and let your personality shine through. Whether you are traditional or flamboyant or something in between, embrace who you are when you decorate for the holidays!”

Traditional Holiday Cheer Like many New Englanders, Sandy Stark is more of a traditionalist. Over the years, she has collected decorations and ornaments that she shares at Christmas at The Fells. Along with friends Barbara Hunting, Sue Elliott, and Sandy Wells, she faced the challenge of The Fells’s blue bedroom this year. “We decided to go against convention with butterflies and narcissus,” says Sandy. In addition, the four friends shopped their own cupboards and added many of their favorite holiday treasures to the room.

The Fells holds unique memories for Lin Vashel of Luna Apothecary in Newbury. As a teenager, she was a part-time maid for the Hay family. Lin and friend Ellen Wassell have been decorating the nursery and nanny’s room for several years.

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An original Hay artifact, one of two that flanks the entrance to the Pebble Court.

the job.” She continues, “Our goal is to take the nursery back in time and make it cozy. We fill the room with greens, antiques, toys, and treasures.” Lin, an aromatherapist, likes to combine three scents during the holidays. She starts with evergreen, of course, and then adds cinnamon and her favorite lavender to create a festive atmosphere.

Christmas at The Fells reminds us that no space is too small for a little cheer. Debbie Mills from Sarah’s Hat Box in Peterborough decorated the linen closet. Her beautiful boxes make great decorations. Debbie’s design mantra is “more is good.” She says, “I like to group odd numbers of things together, add lots of greens, tiny lights, and glass balls.

Nothing has to match; just use what you have and can find in nature. Somehow, it will always look wonderful.”

Even if you missed the magic of Christmas at The Fells, there is plenty of fun to be had at the Hay estate this winter. While the house may be closed, Susan Warren, executive director at The Fells, encourages visitors to enjoy the grounds and views of the lake. The entire family is welcome to hike the wooded paths down to the lake, tour the snowy gardens, and enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. a The Fells 456 Route 103A Newbury, NH (603) 763-4789 www.thefells.org ONLINE EXTRA

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BENTE TORJUSEN A TRIBUTE TO

T H R E E D EC A D E S AT T H E H E L M O F AVA

Thirty years ago, on December 2, 1986, Bente Torjusen experienced her first day on the job as executive director of the AVA Gallery and Art Center, based at the time in one room on the second floor behind the Dartmouth College Bookstore on Allen Street in Hanover. The room doubled as gallery and teaching space—models posed during classes, and students painted and sketched at easels set up amid the artwork of ongoing exhibitions. This December 2, Bente will retire.

“It’s 30 years to the day. It is quite wonderful,” she says about the symmetry bookending her years with AVA.

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D “She thinks very broadly, seeing what we have to offer. She knows what has to be done and follows through.”

—Sloane Mayor, chair of AVA’s board of directors

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uring Bente’s three decades at the helm, this dynamic cultural resource has moved, grown enormously in programming and space, and achieved impressive sustainability. Located on Bank Street in Lebanon, AVA presents around 30 art exhibitions each year in its five gallery spaces.

With a faculty of over 60 arts instructors, AVA engages many hundreds of Upper Valley residents in its scores of classes and arts programs—from LEGO Robotics for kids to Long-Pose Sculpture and Painting for experienced artists.

MONUMENTAL MILESTONES AVA is home to 20 artists and art-related studios in its superbly renovated factory home. This coming spring, AVA will expand its campus with the opening of its new state-ofthe-art Sculptural Studies Building. Throughout her tenure at AVA, Bente has boldly and thoughtfully looked ahead.

With her retirement, she continues that practice as she resumes projects of great personal interest.

“When Bente joined AVA, it was still quite fledgling, but she had such a strong background in education and programming and immediately had a strong vision for AVA,” says Sloane Mayor, chair of AVA’s board of directors. “She thinks very broadly, seeing what we have to offer. She knows what has to be done and follows through.” Bente’s vision, courage, thoroughness, and financial acuity have brought AVA through monumental milestones, Sloane explains.

Bente was still new to the Upper Valley in 1986 when she

Opposite, far left: Bente and her niece Hanne in Norway, playing with a sounding sculpture

by Harry Bertoia, 1972.

Photo by Clifford B. West.

Bente leads a tour at the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway, in 1971 for King Olav V and other dignitaries, in connection with an exhibition she had co-curated. Photo by Per Bjerke.

This page: Bente in AVA’s North Studio.

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“The moment I saw it, I knew it was the place for us. It was pretty rickety but it had everything— space, tall ceilings, big windows, and beautiful light.”

—Bente Torjusen

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was hired as AVA’s executive director. She and her husband Clifford West, an acclaimed artist, muralist, and filmmaker, moved here in 1982 with their young daughters. Bente and Clifford had met in her native Norway. An Edvard Munch scholar, Bente was working at the Munch Museum in Oslo when Clifford was making a film about the painter. From Norway they moved to Italy, where they lived for several years while Clifford filmed a series on the Medici and Renaissance art.

As they settled into the Upper Valley, Bente recalls, they often went to exhibitions at AVA. When AVA was looking for a director, she applied. “I knew I would learn a lot with the wonderful depth and breadth of the arts community here,” she recalls, “and I felt that I had something to contribute with my background

in art education.”

In 1990 when the Dartmouth Bookstore was expanding, AVA needed to find a new home.

It also needed more space for programs and classes. “Someone told us about this big factory building in Lebanon,” Bente recalls about their introduction to the historic H. W. Carter & Sons Building, home to a garment factory until 1985.

“The moment I saw it, I knew it was the place for us. It was pretty rickety but it had everything—space, tall ceilings, big windows, and beautiful light.” AVA in Lebanon, she recognized, “was positioned to nurture the artists and present their work and at the same time broaden the impact that art has and should have on individuals.” AVA rented space, moved in, set up galleries, and started classes.

With AVA’s presence, creative people were

Opposite, far left: Bente and Clifford in AVA’s South Studio, 1992. Photo courtesy of AVA Gallery and Art Center.

Left: Bente and Clifford in 2003 in front of a portrait that Clifford painted in 1996. Photo by Erick Hufschmid.

Above: Bente in AVA’s Clifford B. West Gallery among work by the 2015 Juried Show Winners: Barbara Bartlett, Nira Granott Fox, Erick Hufschmid, and Jessie Pollock, August 2016.

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“One of Bente’s talents is her ability to see and create connections within the programming at AVA and with the variety of people within the community.” —Margaret Jacobsen, AVA exhibition director

drawn to the building and the affordable rental space on its upper floors. “Artists came and saw it and fell in love with it. Within a year, 10 artists had studios,” Bente recalls. One of the artists who fell in love with the building was Bente’s husband Clifford, who rented a studio for his own work and introduced other artists to the new, light-flooded creative hub. “I feel that Clifford is so much present in what AVA is.

He taught classes. He would hang exhibitions. He saw what inspiring places and creative minds could do,” she says.

CREATING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS The move to Lebanon led to more giant steps forward.

“Everything indicated that we really needed to control AVA’s future and own our own space,” Bente explains. In 2003, AVA launched a 4.5-million-dollar capital campaign. This successful endeavor enabled the organization to purchase and renovate the 40,000-plus-square-foot building now known as the Carter-Kelsey Building.

Thanks to integrating energy efficiency in the design and systems, the building has been recognized for its sustainability and has significantly lowered its fuel costs and consumption.

AVA embarked on another successful capital campaign in 2013, and the soon to be opened Sculptural Studies Building is the result of the campaign.

“One of Bente’s talents is her ability to see and create connections within the programming at AVA and with the variety of people within the community,” says Margaret Jacobs, AVA exhibition director. When AVA hosted a Smithsonian Museum traveling exhibition, The Way We Worked, the center used it as a springboard to celebrate their factory home and people with ties there. “The galleries became a welcoming space to a multitude of people—former factory workers and their families, contemporary exhibiting artists, school groups, history buffs, and others.”

Abundant community connections are forged through AVA’s classes, workshops, camps, lectures, internships, volunteer opportunities, and events. The feast of offerings is staggering and includes painting, drawing, fiber art, mosaic, sculpture, memoir writing, wood carving, stone carving, photography, calligraphy, ceramics, greeting cards, art history, mobile construction, and much more. AVA also collaborates with community partners in programs for seniors, preschoolers, adults with special needs, children with chronic illnesses, and others. >>>

Opposite: Bente in her office, in front of Clifford’s 1996–97 oil painting Spanish Sisters, August 2016.

This page, top: Bente and her oldest daughter Anna at AVA’s “Blue Jeans Party,” which took place during The Way We Worked exhibition, January 2013.

Above: Bente with daughters Matilda and Anna and granddaughter Vivienne in front of drawings by Clifford, exhibited in September 2013 in connection with AVA’s 40th anniversary year celebration.

Photo by Matthew Zayatz.

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“I’m so happy that Trip Anderson will take over the leadership. His interests and skills are so aligned with what AVA needs right now.”

—Bente Torjusen “It’s wonderful for the organization to see a change in leadership, and it’s wonderful for me to change,” says Bente about the transition. “I’m so happy that Trip Anderson will take over the leadership. His interests and skills are so aligned with what AVA needs right now,” she says about her successor who comes to AVA from the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts.

“I’m staying in the area; I live in a lovely old house here in Lebanon,” she notes about her personal plans. Among her first projects, she explains, is working with Clifford’s artistic legacy, which includes films, paintings, murals, and photography. Clifford died in 2006, working in his studio at AVA almost to the end. Bente also plans to travel, continue her Munch research, and perhaps get her hands dirty with art projects of her own. “And I will have a little more time to enjoy my lovely little granddaughter,” she adds.

“We have had a phenomenal group of people who have dedicated themselves to AVA over the years,” she says. “With them, I feel I’ve brought AVA to a certain level, and it’s nice to hand it over to somebody else to move it from there.

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Bente with granddaughter Vivienne at her first birthday party—a pirate party!—in August 2014.

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THINK LOCAL PHOTOS BY MOLLY DRUMMOND

BUY LOCAL and strengthen the

PLACES YOU LOVE HOW LOCAL FIRST ALLIANCE HELPS CREATE A STRONGER LOCAL ECONOMY

BY ANNE RICHTER ARNOLD

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If you knew that each dollar you spend on everyday things like food, clothing, or services could stay in your community, multiplying and helping you and your neighbors have a stronger, more sustainable economy, would you change the way you shop? Local First Alliance wants you to “think local first” when you take out your wallet, whether it’s where you do your banking, buy your groceries, get your car serviced, or buy your holiday gifts, because the money you spend in your community strengthens your community. 

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“There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” —Everett Dirksen

HANOVER CO-OP Local First Alliance (LFA) is part of Vital Communities, a nonprofit organization focused on local agriculture, economy, energy, transportation, civic engagement, and sense of place.

Vital Communities’ work emerges from and is driven by regional needs and community interests. LFA is a community-led and focused group serving the Upper Valley’s 69 towns that works to promote, encourage, and support local businesses to create a stronger local economy.

You may have seen the “Local First” stickers in store windows around the area, identifying the business as a Local First Alliance member. Nancy LaRowe, the Local First Alliance Coordinator, explains, “Our job is to help people find local businesses and nonprofit organizations that are members and to see how shopping locally affects the economy. If I spend a dollar at a local business, it definitely has a larger impact on the place where I live and I’m raising my family than the dollar spent at a corporate store. There is a significant tangible financial benefit to shopping locally, and it makes the community stronger.”

AN INSPIRED ORGANIZATION Allan Reetz, director of public relations at the Hanover Co-op, explains how the concept for the LFA started. “The co-op has always been focused on working with other local businesses since our founding in 1936. In 2008, as we considered a focus for our annual meeting, it was suggested that we

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DESIGNER GOLD “The businesses in the Upper Valley were getting increased competition from big-box stores, national-brand stores, and online retailing, and we wanted to keep our local businesses vibrant.

LFA is making that happen.” —Paul Gross of Designer Gold in Hanover bring in an author, Michael H. Shuman, an economist who specializes in the impacts for small business on local and regional economies. In addition to the annual meeting, he spoke at a business breakfast we hosted that was attended by more than 100 business and community leaders. Following the meeting we surveyed the attendees and over 90 percent felt it was important to create an organization focused on supporting locally owned businesses.”

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years of meetings to get a plan together, working on the strategy and details to get it started. The businesses in the Upper Valley were getting increased competition from big-box stores, national-brand stores, and online retailing, and we wanted to keep our local businesses vibrant. LFA is making that happen.”

The success of the LFA continues to grow, says Paul. “There is a lot more awareness now of the importance of buying local. We see the Local First signs in many businesses in the Upper Valley.

We hear people say that they go out of their way to shop local. That’s all good for the Upper Valley.”

BUYING LOCAL – THE RIPPLE EFFECT Why spend your dollars locally?

According to author Michael Shuman, the globally recognized expert on community economics who started the concept of the “Small-Mart Revolution,” the reason is what’s known as the economic multiplier. Research suggests that every dollar spent at a locally owned business versus a corporate or big-box store gives the community two to four times more economic benefit.

This means that when you spend locally, there is more income, tax revenue, jobs, and even donations going to charitable

“You can’t get that kind of firsthand knowledge when you order online or from a catalog.

Our LFA membership helps encourage people to shop locally and take advantage of the local experience members have.” —Norm Longacre of Longacre’s Nursery Center

LONGACRE’S NURSERY CENTER

organizations within the community.

The local economy thrives, according to Shuman, because locally owned businesses spend more of their money right in their community and thereby keep it sustainable and strong.

Allan Reetz explains how the multiplier effect of shopping locally creates a vibrant and interdependent economy. “It’s not just the consumer but also local businesses buying something or getting a service at other locally owned businesses. Many LFA members buy local ingredients to put on their menus or locally sourced products to sell in their stores, hire a local bookkeeper, use a local contractor, bank locally, or in the case of the coop, buy more food each year from local producers.”

“One thing that many people may not realize,” says Allan, “is that the local businesses are also the ones giving back to the community, 12 months out of the year. With donations and prizes supporting fundraising events, big or small businesses locally are always finding ways to give back to the schools and local nonprofits. It’s gratifying to know that, when people are shopping over the holidays, so many of them want to support businesses that give back to the community all year long.”

For many, “buying local” isn’t always possible, but small changes in spending can help grow the economy.

Allan comments, “If people shift even 10 percent of their purchasing to locally owned businesses or services, if everyone did just that, the economic impact would be stunning because when the dollars stay in our community, the benefits multiply within our community.”

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CREATIVE LIGHTING DESIGNS “Local First is about the importance of community, and they help show why and how we can all have sustainability. We are all in this together, and if we support each other, we prosper. If we don’t, we fail as a community, businesses and schools close, people move away, and we all lose.” —Brian Horan of Creative Lighting Designs is heavily information-based, and our customers rely on us for accurate information about the plants and products they are buying,” says Norm.

“You can’t get that kind of firsthand knowledge when you order online or from a catalog. Our LFA membership helps encourage people to shop locally and take advantage of the local experience members have.”

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“local.” Members include small farms, restaurants, insurance agencies, art galleries, and banks. Through collective advertising done by the LFA, members join together, pooling their money to get more visibility. Members also get exposure on the LFA website and in the Vital Communities newsletter and e-newsletter, which circulates to nearly 8,000 people. Membership at the basic level for $100 gives businesses a window sticker and a listing in the directory.

Membership at higher levels gets more specialized promotions like radio exposure, the business logo on large ads in the Valley News six times a year, and

on the website’s homepage.

Consumers and businesses alike are seeking out the “Local First” sticker, a recognizable logo seen on the windows of member businesses. Branding is important, says Nancy LaRowe, because “as consumers get to know about LFA, they can look around and see all these members when they are out shopping.

They can choose to spend money locally, knowing the ripple effects that are there when you support a local business.”

The LFA strives to get the word out to the public about buying locally in several ways. The LFA website allows you to research and discover the goods and

services of nearly 100 LFA members in the Upper Valley. Public service announcements on radio and in print, generated by local high school students in a competition at Hartford Tech, drive the public to the website and the member directory. For the last three years, the LFA Communication Competition has given local students practical marketing experience in the fi eld they’re interested in, and it gets the local businesses involved with the schools.

CREATING A FABRIC OF SUSTAINABILITY Brian Horan of Creative Lighting Designs, a founding member of LFA, sees it as a crucial part of creating a strong economy in our area. “When you send your money out of the area, it will obviously not signifi cantly benefi t the local community. I think a lot of people don’t see beyond the purchase and don’t pause fi rst to realize what the effect of their action will be. We are your friends, your neighbors, your son or daughter’s sport coach. LFA has really been able to get the word out that buying locally helps the local economy thrive and prosper.”

Brian sums up the importance of buying local fi rst. “Local First is about the importance of community, and they help show why and how we can all have sustainability. We are all in this together, and if we support each other, we prosper. If we don’t, we fail as a community, businesses and schools close, people move away, and we all lose.” a

Local First Alliance 195 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 291-9100 vitalcommunities.org/localfirstalliance

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“SKI AND FISHING TOWN USA”

arcing & angling in

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STORY AND PHOTOS

BY LISA DENSMORE BALLARD

Skiing and fly-fishing are not normally considered complementary activities in the Upper Valley. When the chairlifts start filling up with skiers, the fly-fishing tapers off, at least in rivers and streams.

It’s not because anglers want to put away their rods to go skiing.

During the winter, the waterways in New Hampshire and Vermont normally freeze up tighter than a World Cup slalom course. }}}

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Clockwise from top left: The Yampa River with the Steamboat Resort in the distance. The author makes tracks in fresh powder. A skier emerges from a snow-filled glade. A statue of Billy Kidd, director of skiing, at the base of the Steamboat Resort.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club has produced 88 Winter Olympians, including 14 who competed in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. Here are a few of the standouts who might be beside you on a chairlift or on the river: Debbie Armstrong – Gold medalist in alpine skiing (GS) Nelson Carmichael – Bronze medalist, mogul skiing Shannon Dunn-Downing – Bronze medalist, snowboarding Billy Kidd – Silver medalist, alpine skiing (slalom) Todd Lodwick – Silver medalist, Nordic combined (jumping and cross-country) Johnny Spillane – Olympic silver medalist, Nordic combined

STEAMBOAT SKI RESORT FACTS AND STATS Base elevation: 6,900 feet

Not so in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! The Yampa River, which flows through the middle of “Ski Town USA,” is ice-free. With a little planning, an ambitious skier–angler can carve turns in the morning, and then cast for 25-inch trout in the afternoon.

SKIING IN STEAMBOAT In 1970, Billy Kidd, the first American man to win an Olympic silver medal (in slalom during the 1964 Winter Olympics) moved from Vermont to Steamboat Springs, put on a Stetson, and then helped put Steamboat on the ski resort map. Nowadays, thousands of skiers travel to this skiing mecca located 160 miles northwest of Denver to arc turns there.

Steamboat Ski Resort, located on the edge of town, is spread over 2,965 acres across six interconnected mountains: Mount Werner, named for Olympian Buddy Werner, a Steamboat local who died in 1964 in an avalanche in Switzerland; Sunshine Peak; Storm Peak; Thunderhead Peak; Pioneer Ridge; and Christie Peak. The ski area boasts an uphill capacity of over 41,000 skiers per hour on 16 lifts, so happily there isn’t much standing around on a powder day.

Last March, my husband Jack and I traveled to Steamboat hoping for some fresh, deep snow. Fortunately, the snow gods dumped a foot of fluff the night we arrived. As soon as the lifts opened, we headed to Pioneer Glade, one of the resort’s better-known

Highest point: Summit of Mount Werner, 10,568 feet Vertical feet (top to bottom): 3,668 feet Longest run: “Why Not,” over 3 miles Mavericks Superpipe, the largest halfpipe at Steamboat, is 450 feet long and 56 feet wide, with 18-foot walls and a 22-foot transition.

Steamboat Ski Resort’s lift system includes an 8-passenger gondola, a high-speed 6-seater chairlift, and 5 high-speed quad chairlifts among its 16 lifts, for an uphill capacity of 41,465 skiers per hour.

Trail system: 2,965 skiable acres with 165 named trails Average annual snowfall: 349 inches

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Clockwise from top left: The author and her guide watch a strike indicator float over a riffle in the Yampa River, hoping for a bite. Anglers snowshoeing to the river. Guide Paul Russell shows off one of the Yampa’s sizable rainbow trout.

Opposite: Main Street in Steamboat Springs.

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powder hot spots. It was an epic start to the trip. We hooted and hollered while floating between the trees, spraying up clouds of snowflakes.

After Pioneer Glade got tracked out, we picked random runs, looking for more powder as we pondered how Billy Kidd could wear a cowboy hat with goggles.

“Time to head to the river,” said Jack after three hours of blissful, thighburning turns. We worked our way

back to the base area, then switched from our ski pants to our waders.

FISHING ON THE YAMPA RIVER One of the nice things about winter fly-fishing is that the fish tend to feed during the warmest part of the day, so there’s no pressure to be on the river at dawn or to stay until sundown.

We met our guide, Paul Russell, at Steamboat Flyfisher, a local flyfishing shop. Paul took us to a ranch

EARLY STEAMBOAT The Yampatika tribe of Ute Indians is the earliest known group of humans to have spent time around presentday Steamboat Springs, where they hunted during the summer. The Utes and later the Arapahos also came to the area, believing its natural mineral springs offered physical and spiritual healing. The name of the river is derived from the name “Yampatika,” which refers to a common riparian plant growing along the Yampa River. The Utes and early pioneers in the region ate the tubers of the Yampatika plant.

During the early 1800s, “mountain men”—trappers, prospectors, and explorers—also began to pass through the area. The name Steamboat Springs purportedly dates back to the 1820s when three French fur trappers near the Yampa River heard a repetitive “chug, chug” like a steamboat working its way up the river. When they discovered the source of the sound to be a spring welling up from the ground, they named it Steamboat Springs. The name stuck.

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The author casts for another large trout.

Inset: Mountain whitefish also fin the Yampa River, to a flycaster’s delight.

on the edge of town where we put on snowshoes, then tromped across a snowcovered pasture to the edge of the Yampa River. We took off our snowshoes on a thick ledge of ice. Small assorted insect larvae lay embedded in the frozen white shelf. No wonder the Yampa River has a reputation for extremely large trout!

They’ve got lots to eat.

Paul tied a stonefly-like fly below a bright pink strike indicator, a plastic bubble about a half-inch in diameter that floats on the surface until a fish nabs the fly. When the bubble submerges, it’s the signal to set the hook.

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water. By coincidence, it was about the same depth as the snow I had just skied through—and almost as cold, but I ignored the chill. “Cast over there,” said Paul, pointing to an eddy line across the river.

I cast to the line once, twice, then on the third time, the pink bubble went under for a fraction of a second.

“That’s a fish!” exclaimed Paul, excitedly, but I was too late.

“I didn’t feel a tug,” I said, puzzled. In Vermont or New Hampshire, one learns to set the hook after one definitely feels the fish take the fly.

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The next time the indicator dipped even slightly, I set the hook. Then all subtlety disappeared as my rod tip bent. This was no 10-inch wiggler. The fi sh bolted away from me, causing the reel to whir frantically. I played the fish, adrenaline surging.

The fish tired quickly in the cold water.

A few minutes later, the largest and prettiest rainbow trout I had ever caught was in our net. It measured a beefy 23 inches, and its cheek glowed cranberry as if it were embarrassed.

As Paul released the fish, I realized how special the day had been. Powder skiing in the morning and then catching a monster trout in the afternoon. Perhaps Steamboat should change its nickname to “Ski and Fishing Town USA.” a

Steamboat fishing guide Paul Russell prepares to release a trout.

Lisa Densmore Ballard was recently awarded Honorable Mention by the North American SnowSports Journalists Association (www.nasja.org) in the Features category for the 2015–16 Harold S. Hirsch Awards for a portfolio of three articles, including “The Hills are Alive at the Trapp Family Lodge” (Here in Hanover, Winter 2016) and “Mountain Troops Past and Present” (Image, Winter 2016).

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JOZACH JEWELERS This dynamic duo provides outstanding service and expertise

For mother–daughter team Lori Roy and Jordan Schucart, a love of working in the jewelry business is helping people celebrate the milestones in their lives.

“I really love the business and the people—I love my customers. It’s a happy business. We help people celebrate anniversaries, weddings, engagements, and babies being born,” Lori says. Adds Jordan, “I love being a part of people’s lives.

These milestones are such a big part of their lives, and a piece of jewelry can be so symbolic. I love being a part of that.” }}}

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“I love being a part of people’s lives. These milestones are such a big part of their lives, and a piece of jewelry can be so symbolic. I love being a part of that,” says Jordan.

Opposite: Lori Roy and Jordan Schucart, along with Lori’s husband, are owners of Jozach Jewelers, and they invite you to come in and browse the latest collections.

Above: Besides jewelry, you’ll also find candles, pottery, and other unique gifts.

Far left: Bridal gifts include special picture frames.

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Right and below: Besides the most recent jewelry designs, Jozach cases also hold an extensive collection of estate jewelry dating back to the late 1800s.

Choices include platinum, gold, and everything in between.

Opposite: Wall units hold handmade Vermont pottery

by Z Pots and Farmhouse Pottery, candles, and Alex and Ani bracelets.

JOZACH SERVICES Jewelry repair Custom design Insurance appraisals Watch repair

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Estate jewelry Wish list and bridal registry Layaway and financing

A Unique Experience Lori and her daughter Jordan opened the doors to Jozach Jewelers in Claremont, New Hampshire, on May 1, 2015, and they say the location and their clientele are “incredible.”

“The product we carry is not mass produced, and 80 percent is made and designed in the US. When you make a purchase here, you’re not going to walk down the street and see someone else with your piece,” Lori says, adding that they strive to provide a unique experience for each customer.

“We’re different from other jewelry stores. We have a bridal section, an estate section, and we offer an entire

section with New England designers.

When it comes down to working in a huge corporation versus a smaller, family-owned jeweler environment, that’s what we chose to do. We can give our customers a more personalized experience, and we can offer a lot more,” Lori explains. “We have customers from Woodstock, Vermont, and West Lebanon and Hanover, New Hampshire. One gentleman drove all the way from New York City to buy an engagement ring from us.”

Lori has been in the jewelry business for 30 years, having started when she was 21. She attended the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and graduated

“The product we carry is not mass produced, and 80 percent is made and designed in the US. When you make a purchase here, you’re not going to walk down the street and see someone else with your piece,” Lori says.

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in 1989. She says this business is her first love. At GIA, Lori says she learned “more about gemology and diamond grading than I ever thought there was.”

She explains, “There’s a lot more to gemology than just clerking. In gemology, there’s grading diamonds for color, cut, and clarity. And for colored stones, it’s being able to tell the difference between a pink sapphire and a ruby, for example.

How does the difference in color make one a ruby and one a sapphire? That’s what we learned at GIA.” Lori and her former husband, Jordan’s father, owned a jewelry store in Keene, New Hampshire, from 1989 to 2005. From 2008 to 2015, she was a manager at Pearce Jewelers, where she learned about the design and manufacturing of jewelry. Lori and Jim Roy were married in 2011 and 72 i m a g e •

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moved to Claremont the same year.

Jordan says she grew up in the jewelry business. “My parents owned a jewelry store in Keene, and during the holidays, I’d help clean the glass there and wrap presents. That’s how I got a little taste,” she laughs.

Clients Become Family Since that time, Jordan has acquired years of experience. She’s worked at Pearce Jewelers in Lebanon, attended GIA, and worked in New York City for a jewelry wholesaler on 47th Street, an estate jewelry gallery in SoHo, and a retailer in midtown. Jordan says she loved all of these experiences, but the plan was always to open a store with her mother.

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to Claremont in 2015, and I think since my schooling was done, something just clicked. My mom and I would always talk about opening our own store, and the opportunity presented itself,” Jordan says. “The space was available, my mom had drawn up a business plan, and all our ducks were in a row.”

Jordan says it’s amazing to be a business partner with her mother. “She’s my best friend. We work very well together. I can’t imagine being in business with anyone else,” she adds.

Lori agrees. “We’re certainly partners.

We’ve always worked well together. She grew up in the business, since her father and I owned a jewelry store when she was young. She understands the language.”

With a combined 45 years of experience, Jordan says there’s not another mother– daughter duo in the area who can provide the experience and product they can. “We want our customers’ experiences to be as comfortable as possible. Our main priority is to make sure they’re happy; whether it’s a $5 or $5,000 purchase, we want them to feel comfortable and welcome,” she says.

“Our clients become family when they’re here. We bend over backwards for anybody if we can make it work.” In addition to jewelry, the store also carries candles, children’s gifts, and pottery.

Jozach Jewelers is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. On Thursday, December 15, they will be hosting a Men’s Night from 5 to 8 pm where men can come in and buy something from their loved one’s wish list and enter their own name in a raffle to win $1,000 cash for something that might just be on their own wish list. a

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River Valley Community College is a fully accredited two-year community college providing comprehensive programs of higher education in a student-centered environment. The college offers over 37 diverse associate degree and certificate programs, as well as transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities.

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BY E. SENTEIO 6 PHOTOS COURTESY OF RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The average annual tuition for a New Hampshire resident to attend a four-year college was $17,675 for the 2015–2016 academic year. By the same criterion, tuition for a two-year community college was $7,433.

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“Our intention is to provide a personalized education experience for each student who walks through our doors.” — Alex J. Herzog, vice president for Student and Community Affairs

Potential students and their parents are doing the math—and the research. What they’re finding is that, over the past decade, community colleges have transformed from the ugly ducklings of higher learning into the empirical swans of affordability and quality education. It’s worth taking a second look at community colleges, and River Valley Community College (RVCC) may be the best place to start.

RVCC students come from all walks of life. Their reasons for pursuing an education are as diverse as the programs and degrees the college offers. However, to hear Ali Rafieymehr tell it, they all have at least one thing in common: “Every student has potential. It’s a matter of finding out what they’re good at, what gets them excited.”

“Our intention,” Alex J. Herzog adds, “is to provide a personalized educational

experience for each student who walks through our doors.” Earlier this year, Ali and Alex joined RVCC as vice president of Academic Affairs and vice president for Student and Community Affairs, respectively. Both men are excited and committed to increasing opportunities for students across the region to achieve their educational goals.

According to Interim Director of Marketing Lynne Birmingham, Ali and Alex “stepped in and moved forward from the beginning. I believe their enthusiasm is going to be amazing for the students, faculty, and staff.”

A Community’s College What’s amazing for students is advantageous for the college and the community. Claremont is a vibrant town nestled in the scenic beauty of New

Dr. Alex Herzog (left) and Dr. Ali Rafieymehr are committed to increasing opportunities for students across the region to achieve their educational goals.

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River Valley Community College provides opportunities for students to pursue careers in numerous areas such as Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Computer Technology, and other STEM Fields. The college also serves as a hub for workforce development and business and industry training, which furthers its goal of providing educational access for the region.

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“We need to make sure our programs and certifications are market driven. When we develop a new offering, it shouldn’t be in a vacuum; it should be in partnership. That means we need to listen to make sure we’re providing the education and skills so students are ready when they get the job.” — Ali Rafieymehr

Students can take classes at the main campus in Claremont, the academic centers in Lebanon and Keene, and online.

Hampshire. Within two miles of the town center, RVCC’s U-shaped building is the heart of the 180-acre main campus.

Additionally, there are two academic centers, one in Keene and another that recently opened in Lebanon. With an eye to the future, Ali and Alex are focused on providing quality education, improving access, and increasing enrollment—all without losing the sense of community and connection that are hallmarks of an RVCC educational experience.

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academic end of what goes on inside the classroom; Alex’s focus is outside the classroom and includes student life and retention.

“We’re aware that the quality and cost of education, as well as the relevance and diversity of what we offer, are what determines if a student chooses RVCC,” says Ali. But what motivates a student to continue beyond enrollment to graduation? Alex turns to the data.

“Higher retention rates are due to a personalized educational experience and campus engagement.” Students who feel they are part of a college community

beyond the classroom are more likely to complete their education.

With just over 1,000 students across three campuses and a student–teacher ratio of 9 to 1, RVCC may be uniquely situated to provide the personalized educational experience it extols. An eclectic list of almost 40 degree and certification programs addresses not only the varied needs of students but also those of industries and businesses across New Hampshire and Vermont.

Part of RVCC’s mission, says Ali, is to train the current and future workforce.

RVCC is one of seven colleges comprising the Community College System of NH (CCSNH). CCSNH provides overall strategic direction and supports work done locally at the individual college level. Chancellor Ross Gittell and the CCSNH board of trustees have championed strategic goals that support students as well as the state’s economic future.

To this aim, Alex and Ali have been reaching out to local business and education leaders. Drawing on a background in industry as well as academia, Ali understands the symbiotic nature of the two. “We need to make sure our programs and certifications are market driven.

When we develop a new offering, it shouldn’t be in a vacuum; it should be in partnership. That means we need to listen to make sure we’re providing the education and skills so students are ready when they get the job.”

What Alex’s wide-ranging experience in academia has taught him is that the value of a community college education is too often overlooked. The skills and abilities students develop while attending community colleges specifically are underutilized resources.

“I know that if I’m an employer and I want a self-starter who has the appropriate skill set and hands-on experience, who knows how to be part of a team and is a problem-solver, then I’m going to hire someone from a community college.” It’s possible that Alex would hire someone very much like Colleen Ann Ross. >> Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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A Student’s Perspective Colleen Ann Ross works two part-time jobs, has a son in the military, is raising a daughter, and since spring 2015 has attended RVCC full time, including the summer semester. For years she toyed with the idea of continuing her education.

Having completed only high school, Colleen says she had all the familiar reasons to delay going back to school: “When the kids grow up. When I have more money, or time.” Then changes on the job caused her to reconsider.

At 44, Ross took control of her future and decided to pursue her degree in physical therapy to work with pediatric oncology patients. That soon changed.

“Because of my teachers, I became excited and passionate about science and changed my degree to Biological Science.” On average, students change their major at least three times over the course of their college career.

For Colleen, like many potential students, finances were a concern. “My first step was filling out the FAFSA [Free Application for Federal Student Aid].

I realized how much student aid was available. There are Federal Pell Grants that don’t have to be paid back and student loans I know I’ll pay back after graduation.”

But Colleen knew she still needed scholarships. “I worked hard at it and applied for every one I could. And if I had only filled out the FAFSA years ago, I could have gone to school a lot sooner.” Overall, 85 percent of RVCC students receive some form of financial aid.

Finances shouldn’t be a hindrance to higher education, says Alex, and they don’t have to be. “We know there are limitations, but there are often opportunities to offset them. That’s what we look at and why we encourage people to stop by and talk to us. We can help reduce that out-of-pocket amount with financial aid or scholarships. It’s an investment. The government supports it because it benefits the community as a whole. A better trained workforce means more successful companies means a better economy and happier, more fulfilled individuals. As the human race, we should look at ways to ensure that anyone who wants an 82 i m a g e •

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education has one. Period.”

Colleen recently accepted a position as a 4-H program coordinator. “They hired me knowing I would be getting my degree, and this is a stepping stone toward my ultimate goal of being director of a national youth STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education] program through NASA.” For now, she’s sharing her passion through volunteering and creating youth programs that highlight math and science.

In May 2017, Colleen will graduate with a degree—but not in Biological Science. The third time’s the charm.

“I’ll graduate with an associate degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in math and science. The staff and faculty worked with me so I could graduate a year earlier and still achieve the same goals on a quicker path.

Behind the Curtain Colleen’s personalized educational experience is the ideal. These experiences are possible only when, as Alex puts it, “you get the right people on the bus.” In his role as VP, Alex is working with staff and faculty to create an environment that enables students to be successful.

“Student success is defined differently by every student. Their success is how we define ours. I feel fortunate that we have such wonderful faculty and staff who work hard and really care about students. You can pay someone to do something, but you can’t pay them to care about it.”

For a new student, reacclimating to studying, class work, and time management can be difficult, but it can also be exhilarating. As Colleen will tell you, pursuing her degree hasn’t always been easy. “But every time I ran into a barrier, someone at RVCC helped me open another door.” At RVCC, there is always someone to help guide the way, from tutoring and refresher courses to financial aid, course decisions, graduation and career planning, or if you just want to talk.

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to help individuals achieve their goals, to create the kind of atmosphere where we are looking out for each other.”

“Our students are motivated,” says Ali. “The majority of them are here because they want to be here, not because someone told them they had to be. But the reason they come and stay is because of our department chairs, faculty, and staff. I’m listening to them, empowering them, having real conversations. As VP, there is no way I’m going to understand every area as well as they do. I may not have the answer to every question, but I have great program directors, great staff, great chairs, and great faculty.” The team wants to move forward, he says.

“They are ready for change. They are ready to go to the next level.”

That’s a common theme and a unifying sentiment: There is still so much on the horizon for RVCC and its students. The working wish list includes a fuller utilization of technology, in general, throughout courses and programs, as well as developing a robust online component. Currently, courses are being telecast to Lebanon and Keene from the main campus, but the selections are limited. The plan is to increase what’s offered and improve the technology that supports it.

Ali is excited about a future program: Computer Science and Global Innovation. Students in the program will gain an understanding of the global and technological reach of local businesses.

“After completion, a student can become an entry-level software engineer or continue on to a four-year college.”

Both Ali and Alex are strong advocates of outreach to middle and high school students. A recent event brought over 80 middle-school students to the main campus to work with high school and college students building computers to be used by faculty and staff.

“We want everyone—not only potential students—to be familiar and comfortable with being on campus,” says Alex. “Another thing I’d like to see in the near future is a monthly speaker series, with topics that engage the community.

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campus and check us out. They can even support us by visiting our bookstore or having lunch at our cafeteria.”

Ali seconds that: “RVCC is a college that should be given a chance. People should visit us, talk to us, ask questions, see what we do here. When they walk through the door, I want them to feel this is the right place for them. And later, when they are going in for their first interview, I want them to feel confident and know they can do the job and be proud to say, ‘I went to River Valley Community College.’ I want people to be familiar with our name. I don’t like the term ‘hidden gem’ because if it’s hidden, it’s worthless.”

To Infinity and Beyond RVCC is the sum of its parts—students motivated to succeed; staff, faculty, and administration dedicated to student success; an institution committed to providing the access and resources for each student to be successful, however that is defined; and affordable quality education. And with all of that, RVCC is just getting started.

“There are limitless possibilities.

I see a great future for RVCC,” says Lynne Birmingham. Alex is a bit more prognostic: “Five years from now, I’d like to see more scholarship opportunities so more students who want an education can have it. I’d like our numbers to grow so much that campus parking lots overflow, and our problem becomes what to do for additional parking. That’s the type of problem I’d like to have. This institution has great bones; now we just have to develop the muscle and make it a lean, mean education machine.”

Like each of its students, River Valley Community College is filled with potential. Now might be a good time to give it a second look as it moves toward a future so bright you may want to shade your eyes. a

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WHAT’S IN STORE Story and photos by Ian Raymond

Owner Read Clarke.

Clarke’s

Hardware

Everything you need, and help figuring it all out

You’ve got a situation that needs immediate attention. That doohickey that your spouse asked you to fix—you know, the one that should have been replaced 10 years ago, but you weren’t (and still aren’t) sure what it’s called or how you go about repairing or replacing it? Well, it’s finally given up the battle, and now you have a full-fledged emergency on your hands. And you don’t have time to wait for a repairman to fit you into his busy schedule! >>>

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“We start with a helpful attitude and always welcome the opportunity to solve your problems.” —Read Clarke, owner of Clarke’s Hardware

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it (okay, let’s be honest, at this point you don’t have a choice), is to become the hero of the household—to take on the challenge of homeowner repair and learn fast everything there is to know about that little doohickey and complete the repair before your spouse gets back and reminds you that you should have done it 10 years ago.

A Well-Trained and Enthusiastic Staff Fortunately, Clarke’s Hardware in New London is there to help. When you walk in, two things will immediately grab your attention. First, the appearance. The store is brightly lit, impeccably clean, and extremely well organized, making it easy to find what you’re looking for quickly. Second, you are greeted by staff who are exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Customers and staff all seem to be on a first-name basis as they discuss home projects or the latest community happenings. Conveniently located, open seven days a week, stocked with everything you could possibly imagine (more than 45,000 unique items), and staffed with enthusiastic professionals who are happy to assist you, whether you are an experienced professional contractor or a novice facing your first home repairs, Clarke’s is how you picture your ideal hardware-shopping experience.

As owner Read says, “At Clarke’s Hardware we believe our knowledgeable staff makes all the difference. We start with a helpful attitude and always welcome the opportunity to solve your problems. We make a point of understanding your specific needs. Then, we offer reliable advice on the best options and items to do the job right the first time, every time. Finally, we stand behind all the products and services we provide.” >>

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From Humble Beginnings Read discusses their beginnings. “The business was started by my father, Arthur F. Clarke, who worked for Esso (the oil and gas company) during World War II, and then after the war, worked as a sales rep for Esso. His family spent summers on Cape Cod, and in 1950 at the age of 28, Arthur purchased his first hardware store on the Cape, The Village Hardware: a 1000-square-foot facility that he renamed A.F. Clarke Marine & General Hardware.

“The original owner worked alone, and with limited space, he had to be creative with his small inventory of general merchandise since it was a ‘bare bones’ operation. He made a practice of not selling the last of any item because he needed it for inventory reordering. There was no cash register, and with a lack of heat in the building, he would wear two pairs of pants and would have to unzip the outer pair to access the money in his wallet to make change for customers.”

Read relates a story from his childhood when his dad stepped out to run an errand and left him to run the store for a few minutes. A lady came in looking for Minwax (a brand-name for wood stains and wood-finishing products), and at the age of 10, Read went looking through housewares, 90 i m a g e •

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“When our customers need hardware, we want their first thought to be Clarke’s Hardware because, for us, our customers are always number one,” says Read. assuming it was some type of floor wax. Having no luck locating the product, he left the woman to keep an eye on the store while he went out to find his dad to ask for help.

The experience made quite an impression on Read, and he decided that he would never put himself in that situation again. From that point on, Read made sure that he was knowledgeable about all the products in the store, which is a practice he instills in every member of his staff today. In fact, as he points out, it is even more important today since customers have instant access to the Internet and can easily verify the information.

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WHAT’S IN STORE staff members and renamed the store Clarke’s American Hardware.

Ten years later, his son Read Clarke came on board after attending business school with a focus on computer science. The store has been growing in size, product offerings, and service ever since.

Where Customers Are Always #1 Fast-forward to today. After 66 years in business, Clarke’s Hardware, with its lighthouse logo reminiscent of their earlier times on the Cape, has joined the ACE Hardware buying cooperative and is an award-winning retailer that now occupies 11,000 square feet of retail space, effectively optimized to address the breadth and depth of their customers’ needs. It employs 15 trained staff members, some of whom have been with Clarke’s for over 22 years, and has more than tripled the product lines.

When asked what accounts for the long-term success of Clarke’s Hardware, Read’s computer background surfaces as he tells me that they always try to stay one step ahead of what their customers need.

“We don’t have to be Steve Jobs and set the trends, but we do need to be like IBM and keep up with the trends, making sure we adapt to an ever-changing marketplace,” he says.

“When our customers need hardware, we want their first thought to be Clarke’s Hardware because, for us, our customers are always number one.” a Clarke’s Hardware 257 Newport Road New London, NH (603) 526-2800 www.clarkeshardware.com

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BY MEG BRAZILL PHOTOS BY JIM MAUCHLY/MOUNTAIN GRAPHICS

CRAFT BEER COMES TO TOWN

River Roost Brewery

opened quietly in downtown White River Junction in February 2016 and has been fermenting a growing business ever since.

Brewer and owner Mark Babson launched his operation on South Main Street in a 2,200-square-foot production space and warehouse. River Roost is in good company there; it shares a parking lot with Big Fatty’s BBQ and Elixir Restaurant, creating a serendipitous group of go-to food and beverage establishments. Mark’s 10-barrel brewing system, tasting, and growler service all take place under one roof where he runs the business with some assistance and lots of support from his wife, his family, and his friends.

TAP TO GROWLER The business is primarily a warehouse and production space, but on Wednesdays through Saturdays, “I sell beer out of the shop,” Mark says, which means purchasing a growler or a refill. “You can also try a couple of two-ounce samples to see what you want.” Unlike a bar, the brewery license allows for tasting on-site and purchasing but not sitting and drinking. With no bar stools for sitting down, there’s standing only at the bar.

That’s the attraction, though—discover what River Roost is brewing this week, sample a few brews, ask some questions, chat with friends and strangers about their favorites, and then fill your growler and go. And if you’re interested in adding an order of ribs, Big Fatty’s is right across the way. >>>

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Owner Mark Babson.

“I sell beer out of the shop,” Mark says, which means purchasing a growler or a refill. Unlike a bar, the brewery license allows for tasting on-site and purchasing but not sitting and drinking.

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BUSINESS SENSE Clockwise from top right: Mark checks the first samples from the tank, then checks the progress of the beer. He uses a graduated cylinder and a hydrometer to check the fermentation on samples. Mark pours a glass of beer to sample, stands with bags of malt, and checks the aroma.

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On a recent Saturday afternoon, a steady stream of customers showed up, most with a branded growler in hand and ready for a refill. What exactly is a growler? It’s a jug with a screw top filled fresh off the tap that gives customers a way to drink tap-fresh beer at home. River Roost’s branded growlers are brown jugs with a small handle and the brewery’s logo and information. Mark offers a 32- or a 64-ounce branded growler or will fill any amber screw-top growler (in those sizes) that customers bring in. “I fill it up, and they have fresh beer to go.” Mark says customers can expect the beer to stay fresh for about a week. But if you like the brew you’ve selected—and most likely you will—it’s pretty unlikely it will last that long.

MIXING IT UP “I brew once a week and I mix it up. I like to keep something hoppy on,” Mark says. Some recent brews have included Harmonious Caper, a session IPA (4.6 percent); Unbound, a double IPA (8 percent); and Elephant Dreams, an IPA (6.2 percent). What defines a session IPA? “It’s a lower alcohol content. An IPA is usually higher; a session beer is below 5 percent ABV.” A double IPA is higher than either.

Customers will find several alluring names for Mark’s brews too. The Miller’s Daughter, My Darling, and Swamp Monster in Love are a few of the names that Mark and his wife Sarah have conjured up for River Roost’s pale ales. (It was the miller’s daughter who spun straw into gold in the tale of Rumpelstiltskin.)

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BUSINESS SENSE it suitable for drinking over an extended period—i.e., a session. How long that session can be is up for debate.

READY, SET, BREW Mark says he got started, “like everybody else—in home brewing.” In his case, that coincided with college at UVM where he was majoring in environmental studies.

“You buy the equipment you need and start making beer. I ended up moving into an apartment with four guys, and all of us were brewing.”

In 2009, says Mark, “I decided I had to check out the industry and got a job kegging at Magic Hat.” Over the next four years at Magic Hat, Mark did everything from brewing to lab work. He went out to Chicago for a two-week intensive course at the Siebel Institute, which provides international educational programs in professional brewing. There he learned about cold-side operations—everything after the kettle, including quality control, fermentation, yeast handling, and more.

In 2013 he moved on to take a job at the Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery in Woodstock, New Hampshire, where he brewed and filtered and took on a little bit of everything. Having gained significant business savvy by then, his dream of his own brewery started to take shape.

That same year, Mark married Sarah McKelvey, who was born in Newbury, Vermont. Mark is a native of Williston.

When Sarah accepted a teaching job at her former high school, it was time for Mark to build his own brewery. After a couple of years of planning and permitting, purchasing equipment, and renovating and outfitting the space, the fun began when Mark started brewing and sampling and developing some of his signature beers.

River Roost opened to the public in 2016 on Super Bowl Sunday. He sold over 200 growlers his first week in business.

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offer craft beer on tap and make a special night of it. Customers are introduced to a variety of brews from River Roost, which potentially expands its customers and builds a reliable base.

Mark also obtained a license to do draft distribution to bars and restaurants under Roost Distribution, which is a separate business he also runs. He has distributed to Worthy Burger, Worthy Kitchen (Woodstock, Vermont), Big Fatty’s, Elixir, Windsor Station (Windsor), The Quechee Club, and Mojo (Ludlow) on occasion. “I sent some to The Farmhouse Tap & Grill in Burlington for a ‘new kids on the block’ event they did that celebrated new beers and brewers,” Mark says. “I’ve been taking it slow but slowly branching out.”

For the winter, Mark has plans for a stout. Last year’s Jack Sprat (a 4.7 percent “small stout”) was a favorite. He began working on a peach beer project that was a blend of barrel-aged saison and barrelaged pale ale. “My wife and I cut up 200 pounds of peaches and put up some barrels on the peaches.” He expects the end result to be tart, peachy, and funky.

“My barrels house different beers with different expressions. Often it takes a blend of barrels/components to achieve what I’m looking for in the finished beer,” Mark says.

The brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 6pm, with extended hours on Fridays—usually until 8pm—and offers samples of the current batch of brews. Customers can belly up to the small tasting bar to enjoy two-ounce samples of whatever is on tap and, if they choose, fill up a 32- or 64-ounce growler with their favorite fresh brew. a

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Through December 17, Saturdays and Sundays Decorate the Ministry House Classroom and Trees Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and special friends, and make paper chains and decorations with them. Decorate the Ministry House with a few, and take some decorations home.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 10am–4pm

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Through December 17 Festival of Trees The trees are donated tabletop trees artistically decorated by local artists, businesses, individuals, and organizations. The trees will be raffled or auctioned off to raise money for the

Museum at a gala on December 17.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 10am–4pm

Through December 24 A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’s story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as ever. In an updated production expanded for the new Byrne Theater, this biennial tradition will bring friends and families together with beautiful music, whirling ghosts, and a tour-de-force performance by Bill Kux as Scrooge.

Northern Stage Barrett Center for the Arts www.northernstage.org

December 4 Moravian Stars Join artist and retired art teacher Tracy Smith for magical paper-folding, and create the multipoint stars used in the Moravian communities to mark the Advent season. These handmade symbols of hope and celebration are fun to make, to display, and to give as gifts.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 1–4pm

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December 10 Traditional Tree-Ornament Making

Holiday Cookie Fair Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 1pm

Bring your child or grandchild to this fun afternoon of making ornaments that remind us of the sights and smells of long-ago holidays.

Choose from clove oranges, popcorn–cranberry garlands, shaped cinnamon ornaments, lidded paper boxes and more! All materials and tools supplied. Light refreshments will be served.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 1–4pm

December 10 Gift Drawing Join artist and meditation teacher Julie Püttgen for an afternoon of contemplation and gift drawing. Julie will guide you in contemplating gifts you have given and received, and benefactors who have helped you in your life. Be inspired by the Shaker tradition of sacred gift drawing, and create two contemplative gift drawings, one for yourself and another to give to a friend.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 5–8pm

December 11 Holiday Cookie Fair Get your spot in line early to buy homemade holiday cookies by the pound. The cookies are generously donated by dedicated volunteers and go very quickly.

Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org 1pm

December 16 Flight . . . Slapstick Science This show is a celebration of the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903. Using a great deal of audience participation and dozens of classic demonstrations, we teach how the Wright brothers used the discoveries of other scientists that were centuries old before they managed to succeed where all others had failed.

Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 10am

December 16–17 Opera North Presents Amahl and the Night Visitors One of the most popular operas of all time, Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the story of how a crippled young shepherd boy’s life changes forever when he sees an amazing star “as big as a window.” When three foreign kings encounter Amahl and his mother, the result is a timeless and inspiring

message of how faith, charity, unselfish love, and good deeds can work miracles.

Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 16, 10am & 7:30pm; 17, 5:30pm

December 28 Recycled Percussion Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm

January 18–February 5 Trick or Treat Fresh from New Works Now, Neary’s dark comedy brilliantly skewers a family in crisis on Halloween. A distraught husband, a nosy neighbor, and a dark secret set the wheels in motion for a night of confrontation, mystery, and relentless suspense.

Northern Stage Barrett Center for the Arts www.northernstage.org

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December 11 Gift Boxes Workshop Join artist and retired art teacher Kate Mortimer to craft lovely paper gift-boxes embellished with unique buttons or beads. Use your handcrafted containers for precious gifts to give to others or to hold your own treasures.

Bring any embellishment you like or a paper you especially want to use.

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January 19 LOH’s Youth Education Series Presents Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 10am

January 19 LOH’s Youth Education Series Presents Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Marvin the mouse wants to be popular.

Constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” mice, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. To get away from the continuous badgering, he retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy. He longs to have adventures, to be the hero.

Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 10am

January 19 Mighty Acorns: Wild About Bears During this program our Mighty Acorns will learn all about what bears eat, where they live, and how they survive in winter. Does your bear cub like blueberries? So do bears!

Time outside along with a story and hands-on items will teach your child all about this very important Vermont mammal.

The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 10am

February 2 The Art of Silent Film Comedy Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 7pm

February 7 LOH’s Youth Education Series Presents Story Pirates A sketch comedy musical based on some of our favorite stories written by kids from around the country, plus a segment that’s entirely improvised according to suggestions from kids in the audience!

Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 10am

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February 14 Kirschner Concerts Presents An Evening with Garrison Keillor Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm February 14 Kirschner Concerts Presents An Evening with Garrison Keillor Garrison Keillor is a writer and humorist best known for his popular live radio variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, which attracts more than 4 million listeners on more than 600 public radio stations each week.

Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org 7:30pm

February 15–March 5 Last of the Red Hot Lovers Pulitzer Prize-winning author Neil Simon’s charming comedy follows long-married Barney Cashman, a 47-year-old seafood restaurant owner, as he tries to have one passionate tryst before opportunity passes him by.

Northern Stage Barrett Center for the Arts www.northernstage.org

February 16 Mighty Acorns: Snowshoeing and Winter Animal Adaptations After a short lesson about how animals survive cold Vermont winters, we will venture outside to explore using snowshoes. Is that an animal track we see? Who has been here and where is that animal going? This is a great program to introduce your Mighty Acorn to snowshoeing with time exploring and tromping through our field. Snowshoes are required for this program. A limited number of child-and-adult-sized snowshoes are available. Call to reserve a pair!

The Nature Museum www.nature-museum.org 10am

February 18 Claremont’s Got Talent 3 Claremont Opera House www.claremontoperahouse.info 7pm Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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January 8 Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle The Moore Theater 3pm

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.

December 15–18 The Christmas Revels Spaulding Auditorium 15, 6pm; 16, 7pm; 17 & 18, 1 & 5pm

January 6–7 Mark Morris Dance Group and the Silk Road Ensemble The Moore Theater 6, 8pm; 7, 2 & 8pm

January 8 Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Stories by Eric Carle The Moore Theater 3pm

January 13–14 Béla Pintér and Company: Our Secrets The Moore Theater 8pm

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January 19 The Jones Family Singers Spaulding Auditorium 7pm

January 22 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Faulkner Recital Hall 4pm

January 27 Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Bird Calls

January 13 Danish String Quartet Spaulding Auditorium 9pm

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January 28 HopStop Family Show: Two to Tango Alumni Hall 11am

January 29 ChamberWorks Rollins Chapel 1pm

February 14 Piotr Anderszewski, Piano Spaulding Auditorium 7pm

January 27 Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Bird Calls Spaulding Auditorium 8pm

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February 10 Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium 8pm

February 11 HopStop Family Show: Brendan Taaffe Alumni Hall 11am

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Four Seasons/Sotheby’s International Realty 4

On Stage Dancewear 11

AVA Gallery and Art Center 80

From House Too Home 50

Oodles 98

American Plate Glass 18

Gateway Motors 75

Peraza Dermatology Group 5

Angkor Wat 30

George Spaneas Attorney 65

Pleasant Lake Cheesecake Co. 50

Annemarie Schmidt European Face and Body 92

Gerrish Honda 36

Quail Hollow 102

Appletree Opticians 82

Gilberte Interiors 8

Richard Electric 66

Artemis Global Art 31

Gourmet Garden 51

Riverlight Builders 97

Artifactory 11

GraceHill Construction 81

Robert Jensen Floral Design/Winslow Robbins

ArtisTree Gallery 84

Guaraldi Agency 84

Home Outfitters 3

Baker Orthodontics 81

Hanover Inn 27

Royal Towne Gifts 89

Barre Tile 102

Hanover Transfer & Storage 83

Santorini Taverna 57

Bartolo Governanti State Farm Agent 106

Hubert’s Family Outfitters 50

Simple Energy 21

Barton Insurance Agency 102

InfuseMe 1

Springfield Auto Mart 6

Belletetes 9

Jancewicz & Son 12

Springfield Medical Care Systems

Bensonwood 17

Jasmin Auto Body 103

Bentleys 37

Jeff Wilmot Painting 64

St. Johnsbury Academy 101

Biron’s Flooring 99

Jozach Jewelers 48

Sugar River Bank 98

Blanc & Bailey 63

Junction Frame Shop 90

Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring 48

Blood’s Catering 98

Just Paradise 20

Summercrest Senior Living Community 71

Boynton Construction 71

Keene Medical Products 63

Sunapee Getaways 51

Brown’s Floormasters 93

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce 51

Systems Plus Computers 29

Carpet King & Tile 66

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice 85

TK Sportswear 84

Caulfield Art Gallery 30

LisAnn’s 50

Tatewell Gallery 106

Charter Trust Company 19

Listen Community Services 23

The Carriage Shed 72

Cioffredi & Associates 104

Loewen Window Center 90

The Farmers Table 38

Claremont Glass Works 67

Longacres Nursery Center 35

The Flying Goose Brew Pub 51

Claremont Opera House 36

Love’s Bedding & Furniture 93

The Inn at Pleasant Lake 51

Clarke’s Hardware 51

MJ Harrington Jewelers 82

The New London Inn and The Coach House

Clear Choice MD 73

Mascoma Dental Associates 18

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Restaurant 50 & 64

Coldwell Banker Lifestyles 32

Mascoma Savings Bank 7

The PowerHouse Mall 99

Colonial Pharmacy 104

McGray & Nichols 39

The Ultimate Bath Store 10

Colonial Woodworking 67

Mellish Construction 29

The Woodstock Gallery 31

Co-op Food Stores 39

Merryfield Investments 91

Timeless Kitchen Design 57

Country Kids Clothing 11

Merten’s House 80

Topstitch Embroidery 27

Crown Point Cabinetry 13

Millstone at 74 Main Restaurant 50

Tuckerbox 75

db Landscaping 37

Morgan Hill Bookstore 50

Twin State Coins & Treasures 99

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Mountain Meadow Golf & Event Center 104

Unleashed 51

Donald J. Neely, DMD 72

Mt. Ascutney Hospital 92

Upper Valley Haven 106

Dorr Mill Store 85

NT Ferro Custom & Estate Jewelers 2 & 31

Upper Valley Oral Surgery 89

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Nathan Wechsler 73

Upper Valley Pediatric Dentistry 103

Elixir 97

Nature Calls 15

Vitt & Associates 103

Ellaway’s Attic 31

New London Gallery, Custom Picture Framing,

WISE 91

Ennis Construction 74

Fine Arts & Crafts 51

White River Family Eyecare 49

Eyeglass Outlet 85

New London Opticians 50

Wilson Tire Company 83

Feetniks Footwear 11

Northcape Design Build 25

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce 30

Flash Photo/Flash Pack & Ship 51

Northern Motorsport 49

Woodstock Inn & Resort 38

Floorcraft 50

Old Hampshire Designs 65

Fountains Land 20

Omer & Bob’s 74

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Upper Valley group at The Citadel in Quebec City.

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Cayden, 2 ½, with Nana Karen and newborn Braylon in Texas.

Sue Vickers chatting with granddaughter Evie.

Mary Giveen; Dr. Sam; Mary’s aunt, Maisie Paterson; her cousin and host in Tasmania, Andrew Paterson; and friends Philip Ruptecht and Lori MacFarlane with Harriet the Wombat.

Glen and Katelyn enjoying the day at Keystone Resort in Colorado.

Send photos of your special moments to dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.com.

Madelin Fish and Katie Emery in Key West.

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Matt Blanc chasing the snow at Lake Tahoe.