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features 28 A Big Day for Small Fry

by Sara Tucker Young anglers enjoy a day of competition.

40 Happy Anniversary, AVA

by Lori Ferguson Gallery celebrates four decades of art.

60 Conserving the

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On the cover: Margaret Jacobs, exhibition coordinator at the AVA Gallery, hangs a painting.

Photo by Jack Rowell.

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by Lisa Densmore Protecting a precious resource.

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departments 11 Editor’s Note 12 Contributors 14 Online Exclusives 16 Spring Things 17 The Dirt

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by George Pellettieri

18 Know Your Veggies Asparagus tips.

21 Community

by Stephen Morris Bethel Town Hall.

51 On the Town

by Dian Parker South Royalton’s popular eateries.

69 Active Life

by Nancy Fontaine Promote health and wellness with refl exology.

75 Local Limelight

by Susan W. Nye Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company.

83 The Pick

A calendar of local events.

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92 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.

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The Wonder of Spring Spring is definitely in the air! Warmer sunshine and longer daylight hours are working together to coax tiny buds on trees and tender shoots in the soil to show themselves. Soon forsythia, lilacs, and other plants and trees will burst forth in riots of color to greet us in our backyards and along every highway and country road. The older I get, the more I marvel at this miraculous season as the earth comes to life once again.

As 2013 rolls on, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to be a part of our publishing team. Our publishers, editors, art directors and designers, and ad designer work very hard to produce our magazines. They’re a fantastic group of professionals, and it’s a great pleasure for me to be able to work with them every day. Combined with our talented group of contributors, we strive to compile beautiful magazines packed with interesting content. Our writers—some of the best in the region—are well versed in storytelling, and our photographers capture the wonderful people and events from all over the area in stunning photos. It’s difficult to express how much I appreciate them, and getting to know them has been truly delightful.

For seasonal articles, our planning begins more than a year in advance. For the story on the Chelsea, Vermont, Kids’ Fishing Derby, for example, photographer Jack Rowell and author Sara Tucker went out last summer to capture that fantastic event in photos and words, which you can enjoy beginning on page 28. From compiling issue lineups and assigning stories and photo shoots to copyediting, proofing, fact checking, and perfecting layouts, our team excels in all areas. It’s extremely rewarding for me to see an idea evolve into an outstanding final product—finely crafted words and gorgeous photos that take shape on our pages. I’m always cognizant of the fact that none of this would be possible without our loyal advertisers, who have stuck with us through some very tough economic times. To say we thank them for their support is an understatement—we could not exist without them. As you browse through this issue, I hope you’ll understand a little bit more about what went into it and know that producing it is a labor of love for all of us.

Whatever else you may be doing this spring, be sure to visit our website often for our weekly blogs, online exclusives, Calendar of Events, The Local Spotlight, and our expanded Business Directory for services in the local area. You can sign up for our eNewsletter and become a Facebook follower. There’s lots more to come, so check us out at www. mountainviewpublishing.com. Enjoy!

Deborah Thompson Executive Editor dthompson@mountainviewpublishing.biz P.S. If you’re wondering about our special Trend Watch feature on home building and improvements, don’t fret! Support for it has been so enormous that it has grown into its own magazine this year, to be released about a week after this issue. Watch for it!

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about our contributors

Lisa Densmore A three-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and host, Lisa has been a familiar face around New England for her work on PBS and for various sports and outdoor networks. An accomplished writer and photographer, she contributes regularly to over 30 regional and national magazines on various backcountry, adventure travel, nature, and wildlife topics.

Lori Ferguson Lori is an art historian and principal of In-YourWords Consulting in southern New Hampshire.

She is also the executive director of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters. She enjoys the arts and the great outdoors.

Stephen Morris Stephen is the publisher of Green Living: A Practical Journal for Friends of the Environment. He is also a novelist whose most recent work, Stories & Tunes, is set in Vermont. It is available at area bookstores and online booksellers. He lives in Randolph, Vermont.

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Nancy Fontaine Writer, editor, and librarian Nancy Fontaine works at Dartmouth College. She is also a book blogger and website manager and has been writing articles about the Upper Valley for the last several years.

She lives in West Lebanon with her husband, and her hobbies include reading, quilting, skiing, and snorkeling.

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

Jim Mauchly While serving in the Navy, Jim attended photography school and received training in photojournalism, aerial photography, and portraiture. Jim has been a full-time photographer since 1990 and is a member of the Professional Photographers of America. In 2001, he opened Mountain Graphics Photography, a professional studio, photo gallery, and custom frame shop in Fairlee, Vermont.

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

Sara Tucker Sara is the author of Our House in Arusha, a memoir set in Tanzania (Amazon.com). A frequent contributor to Condé Nast Traveler, she lives in Vermont and France. She is currently working on a memoir about the Hale Street Gang, a group of 80-year-old memoirists from Randolph, Vermont.

She blogs about her adventures in travel and writing at Sadie and Company (sadie andcompany.blogspot. com).

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BY GEORGE PELLETTIERI

You may not know it yet,

BUT YOU NEED ME!

What is a landscape architect, and when is the best time to hire one?

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Last summer, I was at a neighborhood barbecue to welcome a new member to our community when the homeowner asked me what I did for a living. When I told her I was a landscape architect (LA), she promptly took me on a tour of her garden to have me explain why her lilacs did not bloom this year! While she had my attention, she went on to ask about pruning, plant identities, perennials, and so forth. You’d really be surprised how many times this has happened in almost 40 years of practice!

Many people hear the words landscape architect and immediately think of plants or gardens. While these are areas we are trained in, this is only the tip of what we can offer. For example, if I were to ask, “When would most of you think to call an LA to assist with your project?” I’m sure the most common answer would be, “At the end of the project.” Would you believe the correct answer is at the very beginning of your project? In most cases, the earlier the better, and even before you purchase the property, if at all possible. A simple site analysis by an LA can yield a wealth of information.

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Here is an example: The son of one of my longtime clients had chosen a lot to purchase for a new home in a subdivision. Before they settled the deal, my clients insisted their son call me for help. The young couple wanted a quiet area with views, a walkout basement, a pool, sunlight, and open play space. The long narrow lot they were looking at was gently sloping, north facing, heavily wooded, and near the entrance to the subdivision. Reviewing the plans, I selected a less expensive alternative lot to better match their wish list. I chose a lightly wooded parcel at the back of the subdivision. This meant only very light traffi c passing their house and little tree clearing. The lot had a level front yard, providing easy access and open play space. The back half of the lot had a south-facing sloped area that was ideal for a walkout and had great views (without clearing) to a distant mountain. The limited trees meant lots of sunlight for the house and a warm microclimate for the pool—with fewer leaves! In the end, the couple also saved substantial site-clearing and development costs. Most importantly, they were able to achieve everything on their wish list and have a home they still love to this day.

Before your project even starts, an LA can design a driveway that is an experience—not just an access, identify and deal with unwanted grading and drainage problems, save existing vegetation instead of losing valuable plants, enhance views and block objectionable sight lines, and also provide for a variety of outdoor use areas. All of these site-planning issues can save money, prevent problems, enhance experiences, and most importantly, satisfy the needs of the property owners.

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know your veggies Spear great nutrition for Spring!

Asparagus tips Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally wellbalanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet.

Asparagus is: • Low in calories, only 20 per 5.3 oz. serving, less than 4 calories per spear.

• Fat and cholesterol free.

• Very low in sodium.

• A good source of potassium.

• A source of fiber (3 grams per 5.3 oz. serving).

• An excellent source of folic acid.

• A significant source of thiamine.

• A significant source of vitamin B6.

• One of the richest sources of rutin, a compound that strengthens capillary walls.

• A source of glutathione (GSH).

Facts about Asparagus Asparagus is a member of the lily family.

Asparagus spears grow from a crown that is planted about a foot deep in sandy soils.

Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10 inches in a 24-hour period.

Each crown will send spears up for about six to seven weeks during the spring and early summer.

Storage Tips Keep fresh asparagus clean, cold, and covered. Trim the stem end about 1/4 inch and wash in warm water several times.

Pat dry and place in moisture-proof wrapping. Refrigerate and use within two or three days for best quality. To maintain freshness, wrap a moist paper towel around the stem ends, or stand spears upright in two inches of cold water. a

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BY STEPHEN MORRIS PHOTOS BY JACK ROWELL

WHERE HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

Bethel Town Hall

In 1891 the town of Bethel, Vermont, had outgrown its public meeting space over the Universalist Church. A classic railroad town located at the junction of the Second Branch of the White River and its main stem, Bethel’s wheels of progress were rolling into the future. The town fathers decided that it was time for the town to have a proper gathering place, a structure that would make a statement about the community’s stature.  www.mountainviewpublishing.com • 21

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Toward that end, $5,000 was appropriated to a three-person building committee to locate and purchase a suitable site. They found one midway between the railway depot and Bethel Mills, a building supply company that has operated continuously since 1781. George W. Guernsey of Montpelier, the state’s most prominent Victorian-era architect, was hired to oversee the design, and H. O. Maxham of Pomfret was the master builder. The structure was to be built of brick, measuring 44 by 80 feet, with a height of 80 feet to the top of the weather vane atop the bell tower and cupola. Construction was completed by the end of 1892.

The Hub of the Community

The renovated town hall was put to good use as the emergency relief shelter following Tropical Storm Irene. The formerly cluttered interior is now awash in natural light, and a handsome new curtain provides a backdrop for town meetings and concerts.

Guernsey’s work is well known on both sides of the Connecticut River. His resume includes churches, bridges, libraries, and downtown commercial blocks.

George Guernsey is arguably the human being most responsible for giving northern New England its characteristic look. A book on his collective work is currently being created by members of the Bethel Historical Society.

A grand ball marked the official opening of the town hall in January 1893. Bethel now had its hub, complete with working clock and 1,800-pound bell, a gift of Mrs. Edwin Harrington in memory of her late husband. The library was located on the ground floor, while the second-floor auditorium hosted just about everything—high school graduations, town meetings, theatrical performances, lectures, concerts, roller-skating, movies, and athletic contests, even an occasional boxing match! For anyone growing up in Bethel in the first half of the twentieth century, it’s safe to say that the town hall played a major role in his or her social life.

May 30, 1943 was a typical day at the hall. Memorial Day exercises were held on Sunday afternoon with the hall “well filled.” The American Legion and Women’s auxiliary marched in “in a body,” as did the Boy Scouts. Asa H. Simmons was in charge of the musical program, which featured the Whitcomb High School orchestra, while Reverend Will C. Harvey offered prayers and Francis Hackett repeated the Gettysburg Address.  www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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Let there be light, more light, and even more. Architect Guernsey’s original vision has been recaptured.

When the interior walls were removed, Guernsey’s original concept was rediscovered as a graceful, airy public space, with classic dimensions marked by ample natural lighting and the architect’s trademark of arched windows, a “jewel” in the words of the restoration architect.

Buffeted by the Winds of Change

By the mid 1950s, however, things were changing, not just in Bethel but throughout Vermont and across the nation. You didn’t need to converge on the town hall for Saturday night movies when you could stay home and watch television or drive up to Randolph to go to the real movie theater there. You had options that didn’t exist back in 1892.

A turning point for the building occurred in 1978, when Bethel built a new school. Suddenly there was a modern, new venue for athletic events and community gatherings. The town hall began to go downhill, and alternative uses for the space were sought. The graceful arched windows of Guernsey’s front facade were replaced with rectangular overhead doors when it was decided that the downstairs would make a good home for the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department. The upstairs was sublet to the Masonic Temple, which 24 i m a g e •

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altered the interior layout, completely obscuring the original architectural vision.

No more roller-skating. In 1995 a picture in the Herald of Randolph showed the weather vane with its once-proud eagle being removed by a crane, grounded by a broken wing.

Repurposing an Old Jewel

By the late 1990s, Bethel’s residents were facing a hard choice—restore and modernize the grand structure, or tear it down. The debate was long and frequently grew emotional, but after more than a decade of wrangling, buoyed by a Recovery loan of $984,000 matched with $316,000 in private and public investment, construction began.

“Frankly, I was surprised they got it together,” confesses Laz Scangas of Arnold & Scangas Architects of Colchester, Vermont, who had performed a feasibility study for the town back in 1999. Now, in

2010, actual work could begin.

“The biggest problem we faced was that there was water inside the building,” says Scangas, explaining that the building had a stone foundation that backed up to a steep hillside, which drained directly into it. That problem was solved by building a waterproof one-wall foundation outside the building to redirect the drainage.

Inside, the main auditorium had been cut up by the Masons. “You couldn’t get a sense of what the space was like,” says Scangas. When the interior walls were removed, Guernsey’s original concept was rediscovered as a graceful, airy public space, with classic dimensions marked by ample natural lighting and the architect’s trademark of arched windows, a “jewel” in the words of the restoration architect.

Scangas and company restored the exterior to Guernsey’s original look and installed a variety of energy-efficient features to bring the hall into the twenty-first century. The lower level, which formerly housed fire trucks, was refurbished as office and museum space for the local historical society.

Renovations included providing full access for disabled individuals. Energy-efficient clad windows, additional insulation, standing-seam metal roofing, exterior brick restoration, and an energy-efficient heating system were all designed to give

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In 2010 there was a grand reopening.

“The building has been drawn out of functional obsolescence and fabulously restored with its authentic features retained,” said Bethel Town Manager Delbert Cloud in the local paper. Now, the town had a beautiful architectural centerpiece. But . . . how best to use it?

Bethel now has a new three-person building committee. This one is charged with advising the select board on how to promote and utilize the town “jewel.”

“Sometimes a renovation is complete,” says Laz Scangas, “and communities assume ‘build it and they will come,’” referencing the famous line from the hit movie Field of Dreams. The town hall has already hosted a graduation, town meeting, and concerts, and served as the rallying point for volunteer efforts in the chaotic days following Tropical Storm Irene. Yet it has not fully hit its stride as the community focal point.

“The town hall is crying ‘Use me! Use me!’” says Nick Nikolaidis, one of three local residents (Mary Floyd and David Sambor are the others) on the committee.

While older residents of the town may have fond memories of their town hall, a younger generation of residents knows it only as the old firehouse.

Nikolaidis is confident that once people are exposed to the beauty of the space that Guernsey designed, they will have no problem finding new ways to fulfill its mission as the focal point for community activities. They’ve already restructured the fees for renting the space and have in the works a brochure to go out with tax bills and various forms of social networking.

The publicity effort kicks off with a grand ball with dinner and dancing, perhaps not unlike the gala event that was held in 1893. The repurposing of the Bethel Town Hall will not happen overnight, but Nikolaidis and his fellow committee members are confident that the building will rediscover its central role within the community.

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a BIG DAY for small fry Y o u n g a n g l e rs e n j o y a d ay o f c o m p e t i t i o n

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he Kids’ Fishing Derby of Chelsea, Vermont, is one of those occasions you dress for. Shorts and ski jackets are a popular combo; so are candycolored poles and matching boots. Raincoats tend toward animal motifs—ladybugs, kitty cats, friendly looking sharks. For your crawlers, a clear-plastic milk jug with the top cut off, handle intact, is a nice accessory.

At 3:55pm on a chilly Sunday in early June, the 2012 derby is about to begin. Under a canopy, members of the Chelsea Fish and Game Club scramble to register the last few kids. Final tally, 81, with slightly more boys than girls. Everyone who enters gets to choose a bauble from the pile of lures and sinkers.

Overhead, the sky is darkening.

“If we get a little bit of rain,” says Dick Lyford, the host of the event, “it’ll turn the fish on pretty good.”4

The little school beside the pond: Billed as an afternoon of fun, the derby teaches subtle lessons about sportsmanship and ecology, in keeping with the mission of its sponsor, the Chelsea Fish and Game Club. “It’s our give-back to the community,” says event chairperson Alesia McCoy (seated at the registration table, far left). At far right is Dick Lyford, pond owner and one of the event organizers.

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First held in 1997, the derby attracts almost as many girls as boys, in numbers large enough to crowd the shoreline of the wellstocked pond. The event “gets people to cooperate,” says club member Dick Lyford.

“Otherwise, they’ll hook each other.”

The families here today have come from towns up and down the valley—Washington, Tunbridge, Sharon, South Royalton, Strafford.

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The Chelsea Fish and Game Club

Lyford’s Pond is on a secluded hillside east of Chelsea, a pretty village noted for its red-brick buildings and twin commons. Just prior to the derby, which has been held here since 1997, the pond is freshly stocked with fish donated by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

This year’s 175 new brook trout are from northern hatcheries, not the pond’s usual source. “The Roxbury hatchery got blown off the map by Irene,” says Dick.

“These fish have traveled farther. They’re a little spooky.”

Chartered in 1957, the Chelsea Fish and Game Club is a member of the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.

Besides the under-13 derby, which is free and open to the public, it provides free hunter-safety courses for all ages and scholarships to the Green Mountain Conservation Camp for 12-to-16-year-olds. Its conservation programs include the purchase of trout for the First Branch of the White River, which runs north out of town along Route 110 and is not stocked by the state. The club’s almost 500 members are not all from Chelsea. Anyone can join, including out of staters. Annual dues are $10 for adults, $2 for kids. The families here today have come from towns up and down the valley—Washington, Tunbridge, Sharon, South Royalton, Strafford.4 www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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Parents and grandparents are the derby’s unofficial constituents, providing moral support and a little know-how.

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Though this pond is on private land, club member Dick Lyford makes it available to individuals and groups on an ad hoc basis. Designed with the help of fisheries biologist John Claussen, it is fed by two streams and five springs and tends to stay cold enough throughout the summer for brook trout to survive and reproduce. The apple trees on the property were planted by club members, and the site provides habitat for a wide variety of species, including moose and bear.

Catch the Fun!

At four o’clock, the 2012 Kids’ Fishing Derby officially begins.

One kid hooks the registration tent.

“Hup!” says his dad. “That didn’t take long.”

The temperature drops, the wind picks up, a few raindrops sprinkle the pond’s surface. Club treasurer Alesia McCoy stuffs her hands in her pockets. “I’m not putting on long pants,” she says to no one in particular.

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Just prior to the derby, Lyford’s Pond is freshly stocked with fish donated by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

sale in Chelsea, the price of gasoline, the mood of the fish. “They’re very susceptible to barometric pressure,” says one. “The pressure comes in and they’ll just lay right down on the bottom and won’t do nothin’.”

“A few years ago we had rainbows in here,” says Dick. “One kid caught a sixpounder, and by the time she reeled it in, there were 27 lines tangled around it—that fish traveled all around the pond. You wouldn’t have believed the screaming.”

Besides the 81 contestants, the shoreline is crowded with parents, grandparents, and younger siblings. It’s a lot of activity for a body of water that measures less than a third of an acre, and the lessons of the day have more to do with cooperation and respect for your neighbor than they do with catching fish.

A young fisherman races up, catch in hand. “It might flop around a bit,” he says, pumped. “I just caught it.”

“All right,” says Rich Wood, club vice president, behind the scale. “Half a pound! Go catch three more.”

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“What do I get for it?” asks one small boy, eyeing the prizes—a River Monster fishing combo, soft-tip lawn darts. “You don’t get anything,” says Alesia, “but you get to keep the fish.”

At 5:55, the sun breaks through. Time is called, and everyone lines up for free burgers and dogs. It’s been a slow day for the fish—only 28 have been brought in for weighing—but the kids are wired.

Two small boys shimmy up the tent poles; another lies under the lemonade dispenser with his mouth open while a buddy works the tap. By 6:30, the food is gone (128 burgers, 160 hot dogs, several cartons of chips and lollipops), and cars are rolling across the field. “I’d like to thank Bob and Scott for doing all the cooking, year after year,” says Rich “Woody” Wood as the crowd disperses.

“And I’d like to thank Dick Lyford for letting us use the pond.”

Lyford looks out over the water in the vanishing light. “See that?” he says. “As soon as they leave, the fish start jumping.”

The 2013 Kids’ Fishing Derby for boys and girls age 12 and under will be held at Lyford’s Pond at 4pm on June 2, 2013.

Registration begins at 3:30pm.

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Where to play this season?

New Hampshire Blackmount Country Club Golf at the challenging Blackmount Country Club, a 9-hole, par 36 course with five sets of tees to accommodate all levels of play. Scenic vistas, unhurried play, and a welcoming clubhouse make for an unforgettable golfing experience.

Visit us on Facebook at blackmountcountryclub.

Owl’s Nest Resort and Golf Club

400 Clark Pond Road North Haverhill, NH (603) 787-6564 www.blackmountcountryclub.com

With more scenic views than you can imagine, a day at Owl’s Nest Resort and Golf Club is truly a round to remember. At the “Nest,” you’ll be challenged by a great course and pampered by our professional staff as well.

Well manicured, our championship layout (par 72, 6818 yards) has five sets of tees to choose from. Come for a day, a week, or make Owl’s Nest your home.

Hanover Country Club Hanover Country Club has been located on the Dartmouth College campus since 1899. HCC is a college-owned, semiprivate course open to the public. We offer 18 holes of Championship Golf, four practice holes, a short-game practice area, and PGA professional golf instruction.

HCC offers memberships, daily fee rates, and golf outings. Feel free to give us a call for more information and/or a tee time.

36 Hilton Field Lane Hanover, NH (603) 646-2000 www.golf.dartmouth.edu

Carter Country Club Enjoy fun, affordable, 9-hole play at Carter! Never intimidating or boring, both beginners and scratch players alike take pleasure in the course’s vintage Donald Ross layout.

With 3,000 yards and four sets of tees, this par 36 course offers great golf for everyone. Carter is easily accessible from exit 19 off I-89 at 27 Mechanic Street in Lebanon, NH. 27 Mechanic Street Lebanon, NH (603) 448-4483 www.cartercc.com

40 Clubhouse Lane Campton, NH 888-OWL-NEST www.owlsnestresort.com

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Ragged Mountain Ragged Mountain Resort Golf Course is located in Danbury, NH, just 30 minutes from the Upper Valley. Our 18-hole, par 72 course is open 7 days a week from May to October. Open to the public, with weekly specials and seasonal memberships. The unique design and challenging layout offers four sets of tees from Green Circle to Double Black Diamond. We like to say, “Play it if you can, enjoy the scenery if you can’t.”

620 Ragged Mountain Road Danbury, NH (603) 768-3600 www.raggedmountainresort.com

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Some of the best courses are in New Hampshire The Claremont Country Club The Claremont Country Club is located on Maple Ave. in Claremont, New Hampshire. It is a 9-hole golf course with small challenging greens. The views of Ascutney Mt. and Green Mt. add to the enjoyment you’ll get from playing our course. We are open to the public Sunday through Saturday with some weekend restrictions and with no tee times needed. Our Clubhouse is available year round for rentals such as parties, weddings, and meetings.

Lake Sunapee Country Club Discover championship golf at one of New England’s finest historic Donald Ross courses! Membership opportunities are available at a variety of affordable levels.

Enjoy golf, pool, and tennis. Everyone is welcome for exceptional dining in our recently renovated clubhouse. Golf outings available.

Maple Avenue Claremont, NH (603) 542-9550 www.claremontgolfclub.com

289 Country Club Lane New London, NH (603) 526-6040 ext. 295 www.lakesunapeecc.com

The Shattuck Golf Club Carved from the granite foothills of Mt. Monadnock, The Shattuck is one of the most visually stunning golf courses you’ll ever play. Each hole is framed by forests of oak, birch, and pine, shielding it from the view of other holes so you never feel crowded. A variety of affordable memberships are available, along with incredible weekday specials. Come play The Shattuck—you’ll be glad you did!

Beaver Meadow Golf Course Beaver Meadow is New Hampshire’s oldest golf course with a walkable, playerfriendly layout. The original 9 holes were laid out by Willie Campbell and then expanded to 18 by Geoffrey Cornish.

Beaver Meadow has hosted the LPGA’s Symetra Tour since 2005. Play Where the Pros Play!

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1 Beaver Meadow Street Concord, NH (603) 228-8954 www.BeaverMeadowGolfCourse.com

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Vermont Montague Golf Club This spectacular 100-yearold, magnificently maintained 18-hole, 6,300-yard, links golf course fronting on the Third Branch of the White River is only three miles from Exit 4 off I-89. Beautiful mountain views.

Adjacent to the beautiful Three Stallion Inn, “the best bed and breakfast in Central Vermont.”

Fun, friendly, and open to the public. Paul Politano, Head PGA Golf Professional.

Sugarbush Resort Golf Club Set in the magnificent Mad River Valley of central Vermont, Sugarbush Resort Golf Club is an 18-hole layout designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Established in 1962, the course offers stunning mountain views, incredible conditions, and first-class service.

The golf club has a full-service retail shop and Hogan’s Pub where you can relax on the deck, enjoy lunch, and soak in the sun.

Lessons and clinics are taught by accomplished PGA staff.

1091 Golf Course Road Warren, VT (802) 583-6725 www.sugarbush.com

The Woodstock Inn & Resort Golf Club The Woodstock Inn & Resort Golf Club, named one of the world’s “Top 100 Golf Resorts” (Golf Magazine), boasts an 18-hole masterpiece designed by legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. This fullservice golf club offers a pro shop, practice range, putting green, private lessons, clinics, and dining. 6,000 yards, par 70.

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Lake Morey Country Club Lake Morey Country Club was established in 1915 and eventually expanded to 18 holes in 1929. The 18-hole layout was redesigned by Jeffry Corrish in 1989. The par 70, 6,024-yard course boasts evergreen-lined fairways with small greens. The front 9 is relatively flat, which gives way to a rolling back 9 offering breathtaking views. Lake Morey has been the home of the Vermont Open for over 50 years. Come play where the pros play!

179 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT (802) 333-4800 www.lakemoreyresort.com

The Quechee Club The Quechee Club offers two championship golf courses designed by Geoffrey Cornish. Highland Course features a combination of gently rolling, elevated, tree-lined fairways, along with rock walls and bunkers. Encircled in many areas by stands of trees and defined by dramatic elevation changes from tee box to green on a variety of holes, this course encourages strategic accurate play. Lakeland Course presents more of a links-style design incorporating trees, bunkers, and water features with Ottauquechee River running adjacent to the course, making ball placement and skillful course management key to a successful round.

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

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Happy Anniversary, Galler

Left: AVA’s welcoming lobby, with banners by artist Roger Goldenberg suspended from the ceiling. Bottom from left: Hanover, New Hampshire based artist and gallery cofounder Elizabeth Mayor with AVA executive director Bente Torjusen.

Exhibiting artist Dolly Miller talking with a visitor at The Way We Work—Work

by Artists with Studios in the AVA Building. Judith Bastianelli and former H. W. Carter & Sons factory worker Thelma Follensbee at AVA’s Denim Party on January 26, 2013. Vibraphonist playing at the Denim Party.

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It’s often been said that “mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” Lebanon, New Hampshire’s vibrant art center, the AVA Gallery and Art Center (known simply as AVA), celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and is a perfect case in point.

The “Community Gallery,” as it was originally called, was launched in the summer of 1973 in an unheated barn in Norwich, Vermont, the creative vision of Emmabelle Egbert, an artist in her 60s with five grown children and energy to burn. “Emmabelle wanted to start a gallery and didn’t know how,” recalls Hanover, New Hampshire-based artist and gallery co-founder Elizabeth (Lili) Mayor. “But she had quite sophisticated tastes in art and strong ideas, so she just jumped in.” Egbert quickly attracted nearly two dozen artists eager to exhibit their work, and the Community Gallery was off and running.

Art on the Move

While the barn was fine for summer months, when temperatures began to drop it quickly became clear that warmer environs were required. Egbert and Mayor began searching for an appropriate display space in Hanover and soon struck a deal with the owner of Main Street-based Harris Business Machines, which allowed the artists to exhibit their works above the typewriters. When that business closed, the Community Gallery took over the space.

The gallery’s next move was to Allen Street in Hanover, behind the Dartmouth College Bookstore, where they remained until 1990 when the bookstore’s expansion plans forced another move, this time to the neighboring town of Lebanon. The gallery was

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Near right grouping: Community members enjoying a variety of exhibitions. All of AVA’s opening receptions are free and open to the public. Opposite grouping: Students in Susan Walp’s Still Life Intensive class. Susan is shown at far right in black apron.

The Carter Building Near right grouping: Vintage photos from the H. W. Carter & Sons factory.

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now known as the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA); the name was changed in 1976 after the artists decided that Community Gallery was too pedestrian. AVA rented space in the former H. W. Carter & Sons overall factory at 11 Bank Street, where it remains to this day.

The search for AVA’s new home had been led by Mayor and the organization’s director, Bente Torjusen, who joined the gallery in 1987. “As soon as Lili and I saw the Carter factory, we knew it was special,” Torjusen recalls. “The building was rickety and the floors were covered with this hideous linoleum, but it was clear that underneath it all the space had good bones and incredible potential. It had high ceilings and plenty of natural light and just exuded this wonderful raw feeling that was conducive to making art.”

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AVA offers a range of educational programming, including ART STOP!, a free after-school program for students in grades 5–8, funded by the Couch Family Foundation, and Dartmouth Art for Kids, a unique art program for children with chronic medical conditions, funded by the Brie Fund in memory of Brieanna Weinstein.

the Board of Directors, and AVA subsequently arranged to rent two spaces in the building, one for a gallery and one for the organization’s increasingly popular educational programs, which had been offered on a relatively modest scale since 1976.

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the gamut, from professional artists looking to increase their skills to children seeking an outlet for their creative energy.

An Old Factory Is Repurposed

In the intervening years, AVA continued to expand its footprint as well as its role in the region’s cultural community. Classes and workshops proved wildly popular and educational offerings steadily increased to include lectures, films, and summer camps.

Artists, drawn in by the factory’s soaring spaces and abundant natural light, sought to rent studio space in the building. Over the course of the next decade, the old factory,

which had once held other businesses as well as AVA, began taking on the persona of an art building. In 2003, AVA acquired the Carter building and realized a long-held dream of owning its own space. An extensive renovation led by renowned architect Stuart White of the Lebanon-based firm Banwell Architects transformed the old factory into a model of energy-efficient architecture, earning AVA the highly coveted Gold Level LEED-certification and opening up a whole new avenue of educational opportunities in sustainable architecture and green building. “We recycled an entire building,” Torjusen asserts delightedly. “The process cost us a bit more upfront, but we quickly recouped the expenses incurred in retrofitting the building for enhanced energy efficiency www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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Top left: Intern Kayla Gilbert and exhibition coordinator Margaret Jacobs hang a painting by Joseph Saginor, one of the 20 artists with private studios in the CarterKelsey building. Top right and above: AVA has more than 3,000 square feet of stunning exhibition space.

while maintaining the character of the old factory—the open spaces, the hardwood floors, the incredible light, the honesty of the setting. It’s a wonderful backdrop for the art being shown as well as that being created. It doesn’t get any better than that!”

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Dogs are welcome at AVA, too! Toto, seen here with Betsy Peabody, is a regular.

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required to become an artist, anyone can enjoy an art experience. The tremendous breadth of AVA’s educational programs underscores this outlook and encompasses a wide demographic, from toddlers to senior citizens, and from adults with disabilities to children with chronic medical conditions.

“Ideas are never lacking,” Torjusen notes, “but funding is always a challenge.” Federal funding is becoming increasingly scarce, and state funding for the arts has decreased dramatically as well, Torjusen explains. Yet the director is not dissuaded from her goal of making the arts accessible to all. “Everything begins with the artists—they’re the core of our mission,” she asserts. “We have many opportunities, but the challenge is timing. My motto is ‘hasten slowly.’”

One cannot be static, Torjusen insists, but rather must always push forward, leveraging the talents of the board members, staff members, and artists

available at any given time. The key, however, is to grow at a reasonable rate, so that the organization is enhanced and strengthened while at the same time able to sustain itself. “You also need to be able to recognize those instances when taking a calculated risk can be beneficial,” Torjusen says. AVA asks the community for considerable support, she admits, but the organization also gives a great deal back to residents of the Upper Valley through exhibitions and diverse educational initiatives including a scholarship program and numerous low-cost or free offerings.

“Over the years we’ve seen evidence time and again that for many, many people a creative spark is lit at AVA, and those who enjoy our offerings take it from there. As we celebrate AVA’s 40th anniversary, we will be presenting yet another year rich in creative expression and content,” Torjusen concludes. “We’ll have something for everyone!” a

2013 Exhibitions AVA’s 2013 S ilent Auction (March 16–23) Preview and EarlyBird Bidding: Saturday, March 16 through Saturday, March 23, 11–5pm, and Thursday, March 21, 11am–7pm.

Silent Auction Party and Final Bids: Saturday, March 23, 5:30–8pm.

Admission required.

AVA Beginnings: Featuring Work

by Founding and Longtime AVA Artists (April 5–May 3) Opening Reception: Friday, April 5, 5–7pm

Drawn T ogether: Drawing Invitational and Student Work from the class Drawn Together: 40 Hours–40 Years!

(May 10–June 7) Opening Reception: Friday, May 10, 5–7pm AVA’s 20th Annual Juried S ummer Exhibition (June 21–July 26) Opening Reception: Friday, June 21, 5–7pm Award Winners from Former Juried S ummer Exhibitions (August 2–30) Opening Reception: Friday, August 2, 5–7pm

Celebrating AVA Founder Elizabeth Mayor (September 6–October 4) Opening Reception: TBD AVA S elections (October 11– November 15) Opening Reception: Friday, October 11, 5–7pm Annual H oliday Exhibition and S ale (November 29–December 24) Opening Reception: Friday, November 29, 5–7pm

Opening reception for The Hale Street Gang: Portraits in Writing, a multimedia exhibition featuring photos by Jack Rowell highlighting the positive relationship between memory and aging.

AVA Gallery and Art Center 11 Bank Street Lebanon, NH (603) 448-3117 www.avagallery.org

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south royalton’s gems

By dian parker photos by jack rowell

Five Olde Tavern and Worthy Burger: Promoting local at its best

South Royalton is the quintessential Vermont town. It is replete with the inimitable village green, featuring two gazebos for band concerts in the summer and an ice-skating rink in the winter. There is a wonderful co-op offering local organic produce and meats, and two intriguing thrift shops for the best in browsing and bargains. South Royalton is also home to two popular restaurants, Five Olde Tavern and Worthy Burger, establishments that support the community and are proud to be part of it. 

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Five Olde Tavern Fresh, delicious food and good friends When Tropical Storm Irene slammed Vermont in August 2011, extensive damage wracked the small picturesque town of South Royalton on the White River. Within hours, rescue teams had been set up in the schools and churches offering gloves and masks, shovels and pizzas.

Volunteers cleaned out basements and farms, shoveled silt off the ruined crops, and found homes for the displaced. In spite of the power outage, the Five Olde Tavern restaurant set up grills on the green and fed the volunteers. The Bethany Church made soup daily, and by the time the Red Cross rolled into town two weeks later, they were not needed. 

“We offer fresh calamari, and our buffalo wings are said to be the

A great place to meet old friends and make new ones.

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Top row, from opposite: Locals, students, and travelers enjoy their time at Five Olde Tavern. Rib eye steak and teriyaki sirloin tips are served nightly. Five Olde Tavern is a great place to raise a glass and celebrate.

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Left: Well-known artist George Lawrence, Tunbridge, Vermont, glassblower Janet Zug, and Sharon Mee.

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Supporting the Local Economy

“Appreciation for this town and how it rallied without FEMA,” says Five Olde owner, Dave McDerment, “is impressive. I love this town, and that’s why I moved the restaurant from Hanover to South Royalton in 2004.” His executive chef, Bill Therrien, joined him in 2007.

The consistency of their lively business as well as the quality of their food is also what’s impressive about Five Olde. McDerment and Therrien are always on the lookout for new ideas, such as more variety in their pastas and making more items from scratch.

Their new menu offers Surf & Turf, a 12-ounce rib eye steak with teriyaki seared scallops for $23, as well as the fresh catch of the day, prepared uniquely each night.

Five Olde strives to support the local economy as much as possible. They also welcome children. There are crayons and coloring books, and a Popsicle after their meal. The large dining room is spare, with tall wooden booths and fresh flowers on every table. The full-service bar has two TVs for sports and offers six tap lines of draft beer, mostly from Vermont, like Harpoon, Otter Creek, and Switchback. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced, and those offered by the glass are interesting and good, which is a rarity, at less than $7.50.

As much as they can, Five Olde uses local produce, often from Hurricane Flats Farm down the road. “I think people are tired of the chain restaurants,” says Therrien.

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restaurant does a lively take-out business (no deliveries), often fueling some Vermont Law students three times a day.

Comfy, Casual & Committed to Quality

Entrees run anywhere from $12 to $23, with bigger portion sizes than many restaurants.

You can dine at Five Olde Tavern—appetizer, dinner, beer or wine, and a dessert—for under $40 for their most expensive meal.

And soon, a few doors down, they will open the Five Olde Bistro, a full-scale deli with a butcher counter, espresso machine, and panini sandwiches.

The entire menu is served all day long, 11:30am to 10pm, Monday through Friday, and until 11 on Friday and Saturday nights.

There are weekly specials: Monday is pasta night, with dinner and a glass of house wine for just $14; Thursday features a two-topping pizza and a draft beer for $12; Sunday includes brunch specials with a Bloody Mary. Five Olde Tavern is a comfortable, casual family restaurant that’s committed to quality at affordable prices.

“You never have to worry about parking here, another boon of living in a small Vermont town,” says McDerment, “and we’re only 25 minutes from West Leb!” Five Olde Tavern and Grille 192 Chelsea Street South Royalton, VT (802) 763-8600 www.fi veolde.com Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri 11am–11pm, Sat 11:30am–11pm, Sun 11:30am–10pm www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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The Worthy Burger A renaissance in the making

Worthy Burger is the new kid on the block in South Royalton, having opened in August 2012. Entering Worthy Burger is a fun experience. You walk through the door to enter an exciting, happening place. This is communal dining, where folks can sit at the wide bar or at tables to enjoy one of the local beers on tap and feast on hamburgers made with grassfed beef. This could be the 1970s, when idealistic youth moved to Vermont to go “back to the land,” start a farm, and make a living. Unfortunately, very few withstood the long winters, and many moved on. But the yearning for the ideal is back, hopefully this time to stay.

Worthy Burger is adding to that draw. 

Above: Grass-fed Worthy Burger with beef tallow fries, house pickles, and a glass of Hill Farmstead “Edward.” Right: Owner Jason Merrill with kitchen staff brothers Jimmy and Rob on Kilt Wednesday. Opposite: Menus are displayed on blackboards. Rob pickling habaneros. Jason serves a glass of Hill Farmstead.

Local law students Megan and Emma sitting in the local artists corner.

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Upscaling Vermont’s Farmers

The three owners of Worthy Burger— Dave Brodrick, Jason Merrill, and Kurt Lessard—live in Barnard and are devoted to doing their part to upscale the Vermont farmer. They are striving to use local produce in their salads, local beef in their burgers, local cheeses and baked goods, and Vermont craft beer year-round. Some of the investors in the restaurant are local farmers, most in their 20s and 30s. Worthy Burger certainly feels like the in place to be, and not just for college kids. At least half of its devoted customers are baby boomers.

This broad spectrum of support led to the new restaurant selling their 10,000th burger in November.

There are no menus and no table service. Chalkboards lining the walls herald the day’s specials, the salad offerings, the local cheeses, and all the current draft beers. The eponymous “Worthy Burger” is a third of a pound of 100 percent grass-fed beef, served slightly pink, and it comes with lettuce, onions, and homemade pickles. Hot off the hardwood grill, the burger is nestled in a locally baked bun. The French fries are hand cut, double blanched, and cooked in beef tallow, “the way all food was fried before WWII. Old-time cooking,” says Brodrick. “We want [to serve] good quality food at affordable prices.” A hamburger with fries and a beer will run you $15.50. A large salad with local beets and chevre is priced at $6.50, cash or checks only.

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Craft Beer, Organic Wine

The changing list of featured “Worthy Brewers” includes Hill Farmstead (named #1 Brewery in the World by ratebeer.com) in Greensboro Bend, who named their beer after their ancestors who worked the farm, as well as Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Warren and Zero Gravity out of Burlington. Other craft beers with names like Smuttynose, Jolly Pumpkin, and Bear Republic are served often. The organic wine is either white or red, on draft from kegs. Specials on the menu are created seasonally and can vary from smoked salmon with toast points, capers, onions, and dill crème fraiche to fresh lamb burgers. Turducky, with turkey from Misty Knolls Farm blended with duck confit, is served daily. There’s even a real old-time cream soda that features freshly ground vanilla beans.

A visit to the Worthy Burger is well worth the 20 minutes it takes to drive from the Upper Valley. If you like burgers and fries, along with energetic conversation and an inexpensive meal that supports local farmers, plus a bonus of 14 local craft beers, this is your place. And unless you want shoulder-to-shoulder contact, it’s best to avoid Friday and Saturday nights. a The Worthy Burger 56 Rainbow Street South Royalton, VT (802) 763-2575 www.worthyburger.com Mon–Thu 4–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm, Sun 11:30am–10pm www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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Story and photos by Lisa Densmore

Conserving the Connecticut River P r ot e c t i n g a p r e c i o u s r e s o u r c e

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Opposite: Tandem canoeists paddle in the shadow of Mount Ascutney. This page, from top: Bass are among the many fish Upper Valley anglers seek in the waters of the Connecticut River. A hen mallard pauses on a sandbar.

The Connecticut River is part of the Atlantic flyway for migrating waterfowl.

Canada geese take to the air near Haverhill.

A fragrant waterlily blooms in a cove near Lyme.

It was hard to tell where the air met the water on that moonless night in September 1979. The dock swayed almost imperceptibly as small, wind-driven waves prodded its weathered wooden sides. I held my breath and jumped into the inkiness and was instantly swallowed up.

With a strong kick, my head broke the surface and fresh air refilled my lungs. The cool water massaged my body as I drifted briefly. Then I realized I was slowly moving downriver away from the dock. I quickly swam to a short metal ladder. Holding it, I rolled onto my back. As I floated, I could see a star peeking through the lightly clouded sky, and I made a wish. 4 www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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During the summer, fragrant water lilies bloomed in the shallow bay below my house.

During the fall, great flocks of waterfowl honked overhead as they followed the path of the river south. In winter, a fox would trot across the ice, leaving paw prints as proof of its passage.

And in spring . . . spring is perhaps the most intriguing time on the Connecticut River. As the great rafts of ice melt away, the geese and ducks return, and life renews along its banks. Pike spawn in the shallows as the wildflowers awaken.

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Get Involved The continuing conservation efforts on the Connecticut River are possible due to the collaboration of many government, nonprofit, and private organizations. Some need money.

Some need manpower, and others need both. Here’s how to get involved: Connecticut River Watershed Council: The CRWC protects the river from its source to the sea through collaboration, education, organization, restoration, and advocacy. www.ctriver.org For water quality information: connecticutriver.us/site/content /sites-list To give financial support to Connecticut River conservation efforts: www.cleanwaterfuture.org

Before that blind leap, I had never gone swimming in a river—only lakes, ponds, and pools. I had jumped into the Connecticut River, the 410-mile waterway that begins its journey in lonely Fourth Connecticut Lake near the Canadian border and flows through towering forests, open farmland, sleepy towns, and traffic-choked cities in four states en route to Long Island Sound near Old Saybrook, Connecticut. It never stops moving toward the sea and is never the same from one day to the next.

For two decades, I lived alongside the Connecticut River between Hanover and Lyme. A passing thunderstorm might lift whitecaps from its normally calm surface one moment. A moose might wade by the next. During the summer, fragrant water lilies bloomed in the shallow bay below my house. During the fall, great flocks of waterfowl honked overhead as they followed the path of the river south. In winter, a fox would trot across the ice, leaving paw prints as proof of its passage.

And in spring . . . spring is perhaps the most intriguing time on the Connecticut River. As the great rafts of ice melt away, the geese and ducks return, and life renews along its banks. Pike spawn in the shallows as the wildflowers awaken.

“Currently, the Connecticut River and its watershed are in good health,” says Ron Hodes, North Country River Steward for the Connecticut River Watershed Council. “It’s usually safe to swim, boat, and fish in it. Most do it without worrying, but that wasn’t the case

Connecticut River Joint Commissions: CRJC’s mission is to preserve and protect the visual and ecological integrity and sustainable working landscape of the Connecticut River Valley, and to guide its growth and development through grassroots leadership. www.crjc.org Greater Upper Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited: A 450-member group from Vermont and New Hampshire who love fishing, particularly for trout, and who strive to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain coldwater fisheries and their watersheds within the region. tu226.wordpress.com Upper Valley Land Trust: The UVLT forges partnerships and engages private and public support to carry out conservation-oriented transactions (purchasing land tracts or holding easements). It works with Upper Valley landowners to permanently conserve their land and monitors and enforces conservation protections on permanently conserved parcels. www.uvlt.org

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Swimming, paddling, fishing, and bird watching are only a few of the ways residents and visitors enjoy the Connecticut River. The river supports a range of wildlife and a healthy aqua-based ecosystem, yet invasive species such as Eurasian milfoil (bottom right) and agricultural pollutants pose threats to this 410-mile-long waterway.

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As a result of the Clean Water Act, the Connecticut River was transformed from a beautifully landscaped sewer to a waterway fit for recreation, but the river still has problems.

50 years ago. In the [early] 1970s when the mills were still operating, the Ottauquechee River, one of the Connecticut River’s tributaries, would run red, green, and blue. VINS in Quechee was originally founded as a water quality organization, not a raptor center.”

In 1972, Congress passed the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly called the Clean Water Act. This important piece of legislation aimed to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s waters by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, providing assistance to publicly owned treatment works for the improvement of wastewater treatment, and maintaining the integrity of wetlands.”

As a result of the Clean Water Act, the Connecticut River was transformed from a beautifully landscaped sewer to a waterway fit for recreation, but the river still has problems. Drastic changes in water levels encourage erosion and the explosive growth of invasive species.

Periodic E. coli outbreaks from agricultural effluence create health scares, and sections of the river suffer from excessive erosion and a decline in the quality of fish and wildlife habitat due to deforestation and other damage to the riparian buffers along its shores.

One important project that the Connecticut River Watershed Council is currently tackling is the five-year federal dam relicensing process, which includes Wilder Dam in the Upper Valley. Between now and 2018, a number of public hearings will take place focusing on the issues surrounding the river. “It’s a 30-to-50-year license www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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for each dam,” says Hodes, “This is our opportunity to address concerns such as the drastic water-level changes. It’s a federal process, so it’s very regulated, but this is everyone’s chance to say something.”

It’s worth speaking up. Any dammed river that’s held for periods at minimum flow levels has more moss and algae.

Algae blooms, including invasive didymo (also known as rock snot), grow faster due to exposure to more sunlight. They crowd out native aquatic plants and destabilize riverbanks. Luckily, the Connecticut River’s cold water temperatures and scouring during ice-out help limit the rate that didymo propagates. Anglers who avoid using felt-soled wading shoes and boaters who clean their hulls, clothes, pets, ropes, anchors, and anything else exposed to water also help keep didymo from spreading. But that’s just one alien invader among many.

“One of the biggest threats is Japanese knotweed,” says Hodes, “The Upper Valley is chock full of it. Despite lots of effort and money, it grows so fast you’re chasing your tail, and that’s only one of a dozen or more invasive species.”

Giant hogweed, purple loosestrife, glossy bush honeysuckle, buckthorn . . . the list is long and each exotic species crowds

out native plants around it, creating homogeneous landscapes along the river that offer little nutritional or shelter value to birds and other wildlife.

Even if you never dip a toe in the Connecticut River, the damage inflicted by invasive species concerns you, both aesthetically and economically. The river creates the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. Like a long, skinny lake, it’s comfortably broad and navigable through the Upper Valley, drawing visitors similar to the way the mountains draw skiers, except river tourists come to fish, hunt, swim, and boat.

“I grew up hunting and fishing on the river,” says Hodes, “My dad instilled in me that you take care of the resource.

Many of us drive along the river every day to work. If it looks pretty, if I see an eagle or a peregrine falcon, the day is off to a good start.”

Though my days no longer start with a view of the Connecticut River, sometimes I think back 34 years ago to that first nighttime swim and the wish I made as I floated in the dark. I wished to keep my toes out of the mouth of a prowling pike. It was a silly wish, since pike are probably more scared of me. But if the pike are perky, that means my favorite river is healthy too. a www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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active life

by Nancy Fontaine

feet first Promoting health & wellness with reflexology

Frances McManus, a slight woman with a wide smile and a thick mane of hair falling past her shoulders, welcomed me to her office in the Dreamland Building in White River Junction.

After chatting for a few minutes, she invited me to take my shoes and socks off and stretch my legs out on a portable recliner. She rubbed scented oil on her palms and began to work her hands over my feet.

It was relaxing and felt nothing but pleasant. Then McManus pressed firmly on the end of my big toe, and I felt a jolt that made me jump. The sensation quickly passed, and McManus had informed me of what was coming, so I was not entirely surprised. This was no ordinary foot massage; McManus is a reflexology practitioner, and I was experiencing my first-ever treatment. 4

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Restoring Balance

Reflexology is a type of bodywork that concentrates mostly on the feet. It was introduced to the United States in the early 1900s by William Fitzgerald, a physician, and modified in the 1930s and 1940s by Eunice Ingham, a nurse. It posits that areas (or zones) of the feet correspond to other areas of the body, and that applying pressure to these areas positively affects the corresponding organs.

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McManus explained, “There are 7,200 nerve endings and 33 joints in each foot, which are essential wiring for the house you call your body.”

Reflexology, she continued, “stimulates the circulation of oxygen, blood, and nutrients directly to corresponding organs and glands. As a result of this restored energy flow, symptoms dissipate, and the body is able to work naturally to restore its healthy balance.”

Although it is not studied

much in the US—the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website barely mentions reflexology— European research has found the practice to be effective for relieving stress and PMS symptoms. I found the overall effect of my session with McManus to be quite pleasant.

She told me I might sleep well afterward, and I did. The next day, I also felt more relaxed and had less joint and muscle pain

“It was an hour of the most soothing and relaxing therapy I have ever experienced.

I spent the rest of the day in the most peaceful and serene state of mind.” than usual (I suffer from arthritis).

I am not alone in experiencing benefits from McManus’s practice.

Dom Cioffi of Rutland, Vermont, tried it and says, “It was an hour of the most soothing and relaxing therapy I have ever experienced. I spent the rest of the day in the most peaceful and serene state of mind.” Marjorie Matthews of Hanover has seen McManus many times and notes, “I am amazed by the significant improvement in my well being. I have seen my sleep improve, the edema in one foot recede, and my blood pressure come down to a healthy level.” Regarding the pressure McManus applies, Matthews says, “A couple of the pressure points can be briefly painful. It is, however, the kind of pain one has in deep massage where the pressure releases the pain, and so, on balance, the effect is positive.” 4

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“There are 7,200 nerve endings and 33 joints in each foot, which are essential wiring for the house you call your body.”

“I pay attention to someone’s words, their physical body, and most importantly, I pay close attention to their energy.

I see what is needed, and we go with it.”

Healing and Wholeness

McManus’s approach includes a spiritual element. Marjorie Matthews says, “I always feel that Frances attends to me in a holistic way. She spends time hearing what’s going on with me, and she is incredibly sensitive and compassionate during her sessions.”

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than judgment or perceptions.” She continues, “I pay attention to someone’s words, their physical body, and most importantly, I pay close attention to their energy. I see what is needed, and we go with it.”

Not all those who say they provide reflexology treatments are certified practitioners, but McManus has both experience and training. She initially

became interested in reflexology when she lived in the Washington, DC, area. At the time, she worked both as a yoga instructor and with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Pregnant with her son, ready to stop teaching yoga, and looking for another holistic pursuit, she tried a reflexology workshop and loved it. She went on to study at the International Institute of Reflexology in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she received her certification. She moved to the Upper Valley and set up her practice here 10 years ago.

McManus gives workshops and demonstrations occasionally and will also use yoga “when I find that a client would benefit from some sort of opening, strengthening, or lengthening of the muscles, organs, bones.” She also teaches a class on dreams. “Dreams help with the healing process. Dreams always come to reveal new information.

They never come to tell you what you already know.”

Feet, yoga, dreams—it’s all good because it’s all about healing and wholeness for Frances McManus. a For more information, e-mail Frances at bodyandsoles@aol.com or call (802) 299-5907. www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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BY SUSAN NYE PHOTOS BY JOANNE TULONEN

Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company to present

HEDDA GABLER

Katrina Ferguson (with John Goodlin as Chris) in the title role of NNE Rep’s 2012 production of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie directed by Trace Oakley. Katrina returns to tackle the role of Hedda Gabler this season.

Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company, or NNE Rep, is all about the classics. From Bertolt Brecht and Anton Chekhov to Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams, and of course Shakespeare, NNE Rep brings rich and enduring works to audiences in the Upper Valley and Kearsarge region. Since the company’s inaugural performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in 2004, audiences and critics alike have praised NNE Rep. The Company has been called a “cultural pearl,” and performances regularly receive standing ovations and enthusiastic applause.  www.mountainviewpublishing.com • 75

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ginal ce, ing ewel” Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company Presents Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Translated by Nicholas Rudall May 30, 31, and June 1 at 8pm June 2 at 2pm June 6, 7, and 8 at 8pm Sawyer Center Theater Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH Adults: $28; Students: $10 Toll free: (855) 526-4432 www.nnertc.org E-mail: info@nnertc.org Northern New England Repertory Theatre Company, Inc. (NNERTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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“Much more than entertainment, a classical play makes us think about universal ideas, about our world and ourselves.

I love being in the theatre, sitting in the audience and watching the story unfold.”

Storytelling at Its Best

Artistic Director John Goodlin is the creative mastermind behind NNE Rep. After vacationing in New London for several years, the actor/director/teacher moved to town more than a dozen years ago. While there were already several popular theaters in the region, including the Barn Players and Northern Stage, John saw an opportunity to bring Shakespeare as well as more modern classics to the stage.

Along with his wife Patricia Denny, John put together a volunteer board to raise

Mr. Goodlin and Ms. Ferguson with Milan Dragicevich as Mat (Anna Christie, 2012).

both interest and money for a nonprofit repertory theatre company. Patricia describes the work they do and says, “Classical theatre is storytelling at its best.

Everything comes together, the story, the storytellers, and the audience. Much more than entertainment, a classical play makes us think about universal ideas, about our world and ourselves. I love being in the theatre, sitting in the audience and watching the story unfold.”

John is enthusiastic about this year’s production of Hedda Gabler. “It is a wonderful play. The story takes many twists and turns and is filled with innuendo.” John will play the role of Judge Brack, and Trace Oakley will return to direct.

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Mr. Dragicevich and Ms. Ferguson (Anna Christie, 2012).

of Hedda Gabler. The Equity actor says, “NNE Rep is doing very exciting things.

It is so important to present the classics and keep them alive, especially for young people. Hedda is a real challenge.

She is a wonderfully complex character to play. There are so many layers and different interpretations of her. Is she a villain or an idealist, trapped or manipulative?”

Professional Actors and Aspiring Locals

Born in Australia and now living in New Jersey, Katrina says, “We rehearse for about a month, and New London is an idyllic location to work on these complex roles. It is such a beautiful, peaceful spot; I always bring my bike with me. After immersing myself in the character all day, it is wonderful to go 78 i m a g e •

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for a long ride to clear my head.”

A classically trained actor, playwright, and professor, Milan Dragicevich loves the classics. “They stand the test of time with powerful themes and wonderful language. The heightened text and imagery challenge the actor and the audience.” The Equity actor is looking forward to Hedda Gabler, his third production with NNE Rep. Milan remembers reading the play in college and says, “It was way ahead of its time.

It’s almost a psychological detective story. No one is quite what they seem.

Everyone has some mystery about them.

The story’s many layers are slowly revealed. It is very exciting to watch it unfold.”

Professional actor and Dartmouth graduate Mark Irish is always happy to come back to New Hampshire.

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Mark has appeared in five NNE Rep productions, including Waiting for Godot and King Lear. This time he will play Hedda’s husband, Jørgen Tesman. About the Company, he says, “Working with NNE Rep is always a fantastic experience; intellectually challenging and emotionally engaging.”

NNE Rep brings Equity actors and locals together on the stage at ColbySawyer College. Ellen Wassell of Sunapee and Judy Wallace of New London are both looking forward to their roles in Hedda Gabler. Ellen grew up in the area and has performed at the Barn Players and Newport Opera House. Judy has been involved with community theaters for many years. “Fifty years ago I played Hedda, and now I’ll be the old aunt,” she says. Many will recognize Judy as the host of Kearsarge Valley Magazine on public www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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Ms. Ferguson as Anna Christie, 2012.

access television. About NNE Rep, she says, “John is very smart about bringing in Equity actors. It raises the level. I feel very lucky to be working with such good actors. And lucky to be able to do what I love!”

Community Outreach

An important part of NNE Rep is the outreach program to local schools.

Joanne Tulonen first came in contact with NNE Rep when she was teaching English at Kearsarge Regional High School. She recalls learning about the company’s educational outreach program, “I couldn’t believe that they were offering this amazing workshop at no charge. You just don’t see that type of opportunity, and I leapt at the chance.” Students are engaged in a variety of exercises that teach them about movement, space, and the importance of teamwork and imagination. They then take what they have learned and prepare a short scene from a play, usually Shakespeare.

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the program helps the students develop confidence and teamwork. They love it.” At the end of the workshop, students receive free and discounted tickets to attend an NNE Rep performance with family and friends. Now retired from teaching, Joanne joined the board and wears several hats, including managing the outreach program.

After seeing Anna Christie last year, Kathleen Hunter was “thrilled to find such great talent locally.” She is looking forward to seeing Hedda Gabler and says, “I think it’s important to support local theatre. We could jump in our cars and go down to Boston or New York, but we don’t. NNE Rep is a great resource and it deserves our support.”

Morris Edwards agrees. Looking back at last year’s performance, he says, “The casting was spot on, the set was a triumph, and the direction was first class. A great job!” He continues, “An organization like this deserves our support. NNE Rep gives the community top-notch productions and supports our schools and kids with wonderful workshops.” a www.mountainviewpublishing.com •

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the pick March 17 Chandler Film Society: The Wedding Banquet (1993) Directed by Ang Lee. General admission: $9 Info: (802) 431-0204, outreach@chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7pm March 21–April 25 Sharing Shaker History Series Expand your knowledge of Shakers by attending this weekly class series led by the museum’s curatorial staff. The final two sessions will include docent training.

Info: (603) 632-4346, www.shakermuseum.org Enfield Shaker Museum, 6:30–8:30pm March 24 Live and Silent Auction Event Gather in Chandler’s Esther Mesh room to bid on fine art and crafts, useful items for your home or car, services, and recreation and entertainment opportunities. Each bidder receives a bowl of homemade chili, homemade bread, and a sweet treat to finish. Proceeds benefit fundraising efforts for Chandler’s Burn the Mortgage Campaign.

Info and reservations: (802) 728-6464 Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 5–8pm March 28 Beakman on the Brain with Paul Zaloom From the Emmy Award-winning children’s science TV show Beakman’s World, the entertaining and lively Beakman (Paul Zaloom) tours a brand-new production—everything you wanted to know about the brain but were thinking too much to ask!

Info: (603) 448-0400, www.lebanonoperahouse.org Lebanon Opera House, 10am April 3–21 No Sex Please, We’re British Hilarious comedy! When a banker’s new wife orders a shipment of glassware, a shocking package arrives at her doorstep instead. Her frantic efforts to get rid of it escalate to sheer hilarity.

Info: (802) 296-7000, www.northernstage.org Northern Stage, Brigg’s Opera House April 4 Thursday’s Child at The Coach House Restaurant at the New London Inn This event supports local nonprofits one plate at a time by donating 50 percent of the evening’s net proceeds to the designated organization. Join us for delicious dining to benefit The Fells.

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Beakman on the Brain with Paul Zaloom

Info: (603) 448-0400, www.lebanonoperahouse.org Lebanon Opera House, 10am

April 4 Northumbrian Ranters This ensemble features 37 young musicians playing traditional music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, and Spain.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler Music Hall, 7:30pm April 5 Sky Blue Boys Dan and Willy Lindner have revived the beloved tradition of “brother duets.” They bring to Chandler’s Esther Mesh room a large repertoire of wonderful old ballads, parlor songs, heart songs, and sacred numbers.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7:30pm April 5 Comedian Bob Marley You’ve seen Bob on Leno, Letterman, Conan, the late show with Craig Ferguson, and the movie Boondock Saints. Now he returns to the Lebanon Opera House stage this spring.

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Peter Yarrow

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 8pm

April 5 Peter Yarrow Folk legend Peter Yarrow found fame with the 1960s’ folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary. Yarrow will bring his vocal and guitar magic to the Claremont Opera House with sing-alongs and audience participation.

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 8pm April 6 Spring Benefit: A Fundraising Auction Event The Upper Valley’s finest eateries are coming together to support the museum!

Local restaurants and caterers will donate food for a delectable dinner, and an exciting live auction will follow.

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April 20 Comedy Hypnosis with Russell Roderick Award-winning hypnotist Russell Roderick performs one of the funniest, most mysterious shows on the planet!

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 8pm

April 20 John Pinette: Still Hungry Tour The food-obsessed, storytelling Pinette delivers smart, original, Bill Cosby-infl uenced observations on everyday life.

Info: (603) 448-0400, www.lebanonoperahouse.org Lebanon Opera House, 8pm

Hopkins Center April 3

Emerson String Quartet

Spaulding Auditorium, 7pm

April 6 Tom Rush Tom Rush’s distinctive guitar style, wry humor, and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler Music Hall, 7:30pm April 7 Always ON: Mad Women of Opera Join Dartmouth Professor Steve Swayne as he introduces the mad women of opera.

Info: (603) 448-4142, www.operanorth.org AVA Gallery, 3–4pm April 10 The Little Engine That Could A musical appropriate for preK–2 teaches persistence and fortitude.

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 10am April 13 New England Wild Flower Society’s Northern Garden Symposium Three dynamic speakers explore natural gardening practices, landscaping with native plants, and the use of wild plants to promote healthy living for generations to come.

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April 20–21 Five Colleges Book Sale Usually 35,000–40,000 carefully sorted, modestly priced books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and more. Proceeds support scholarships for Vermont and New Hampshire students at Mt. Holyoke, Simmons, Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley colleges.

Info: (802) 295-0906, five-collegesbooksale.org Lebanon High School, 20, 9am–5pm; 21, 11am–4pm (half-price day) April 21 Chandler Film Society: Room with a View (1986) Directed by James Ivory.

General admission: $9 Info: (802) 431-0204, outreach@chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7pm April 21 Always ON: Little Women from Page to Stage As a preview to the Young Artist mainstage production of Mark Adamo’s Little Women, Dartmouth English Professor Ivy Schweitzer will explore how Alcott’s novel has transcended time and what can be discovered when the story is seen with fresh eyes through opera.

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Charlotte’s Web

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 2pm

April 21 Family Earth Day Excursion: The Mystery and Magic of Vernal Pools Celebrate Earth Day by visiting a springtime or “vernal” pool—one of our most fl eeting aquatic environments. We’ll explore a place where frogs that have been literally frozen in a deep winter sleep have come to lay eggs and continue the circle of life.

Info: thefells.org The Fells, 1–2:30pm April 26–28 Spring Shaker Forum Immerse yourself in Shaker studies for a weekend of lectures, tours, and a special viewing of our newest exhibit.

Info: (603) 632-4346, www.shakermuseum.org Enfi eld Shaker Museum April 27 Out and About for Preschoolers: Waking up to Spring, Bird Songs & Nests Nothing says springtime like listening to birds sing and watching them build their nests.

Celebrate the season of renewal by taking a walk to learn some familiar songs and search for bird nests.

Info: thefells.org The Fells, 11am–12pm

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the pick April 27 Paula Poundstone Don’t miss the opportunity to see this uncannily gifted comic in action in Chandler’s intimate setting.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler Music Hall, 7:30pm May 1–July 14 Exhibit: Containers Features containers of all shapes and types of materials. Meet the artists and enjoy hands-on crafts and refreshments.

Opening is May 5, 12–4pm.

Info: (603) 456-2600, www.IndianMuseum.org Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum May 3 Seth Glier This 22-year-old Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and guitarist has quickly established himself on the national scene performing over 250 shows a year.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7:30pm May 3–5 & 10–12 Catch Me if You Can Overflowing with mirth, this Broadway whodunit is exciting from beginning to end.

Info: www.oldchurchtheater.org Old Church Theater, Fri & Sat, 7:30pm; Sun, 4pm May 4 Retromania with Rob Zappulla Baby boomer hits of the 60s and 70s. With his powerful voice and dynamic new musical arrangements, Rob bridges the baby boomer era to all generations who love the great melodies and lyrics of the retro pop tunes!

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 8pm May 4 Second Wind Reunion A night of dancing to celebrate the spirit and musical gifts this popular Central Vermont band has shared with the wider community during more than 20 years of making music together.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7:30pm May 4 Teaching about Trees & Forest Ecology Perfect for teachers, homeschooling parents, and everyone who shares nature with children, this participatory workshop includes information, hands-on activities, and resources to bring the subject of forest ecology alive for children ages 5–11.

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May 4 Annual Heather Pruning Learn about gardening with hardy and beautiful heather as you join members of the Northeast Heather Society while tending The Fells heather beds. Bring lightweight hedge trimmers if you have them.

Info: thefells.org The Fells, 9:30am–12:30pm May 5 Charlotte’s Web This favorite book comes to life on stage!

Info: (603) 542-4433, www.claremontoperahouse.org Claremont Opera House, 2pm May 5 Always ON: Bon Appétit!

Composer Lee Hoiby’s Bon Appétit! is a wonderful one-act opera taken from a classic Julia Child episode.

Info: (603) 448-4142, www.operanorth.org Jim Skofi eld Hastings Hall, 3–4pm May 9 Rain Gardens: Keepers of Waters Master gardener Kiki Schneider will talk about the installation and success of the rain garden at Knowlton House, headquarters of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Kiki will also discuss how the rain garden protects Lake Sunapee from storm-water runoff and pollution.

Info: thefells.org LSPA’s Knowlton House, 1–3pm May 10–13 National Public Gardens Day Join us in a nationwide celebration of public gardens at The Fells as part of the fi fth annual National Public Gardens Day. Explore the beauty of The Fells, this region’s most renowned public garden, and discover the colorful blooms in the Rock Garden and the fragrant blossoms of early fl owering shrubs.

Info: thefells.org The Fells, 9am–5pm May 11 Shaker Sister’s Slumber Party Back by popular demand! Join us for a girls’ night out with relaxing activities and a tour of the museum, and then sleep in the Great Stone Dwelling. Bring your favorite comfort food to share at our potluck dinner.

Info: (603) 632-4346, www.shakermuseum.org Enfi eld Shaker Museum, 5pm May 11 Myra Flynn Myra Flynn returns to her hometown in support of her third record.

Info: (802) 728-6464, www.chandler-arts.org Chandler’s Upper Gallery, 7:30pm a

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celebrate the moment

celebrating YOU this spring!

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1. Visitors to Santa and his elves during the “Giving Trees” Radiothon for David’s House in December.

2. Eric Hathorn enjoys a winter day.

3. Tanner Aldrich on Christmas Day. 4. Greyson celebrating his second birthday in true rock star style.

5. Gloria Towne with Sarah and Chris Towne at the Great Wall of China.

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6. Robertson– Rowell Family Gathering.

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

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