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FISH HATCHERY BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

PALS FOR LIFE

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CONTENTS

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FEATURES 42 | Strength, Hope, Courage

PALS for Life cancer programs at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center. by Nancy Fontaine

52 | The Roxbury Fish Hatchery

An antique operation is reborn and is better than ever. by Chris Jackson

60 | France the Slow Way Relax on a barge cruise.

by Aude Boc and Tom Texier

80 | Empowering You to Exceed Your Potential It’s more than just a workout at Synergetic Fitness. by Katherine P. Cox

On the cover: Children enjoy The Origin of the River sculpture by Sean Williams at the Roxbury Fish Hatchery. Photo by Jack Rowell. This page: The eight-passenger l’Art de Vivre passes through a village on the Nivernais Canal in Burgundy. Photo by Tom Texier.

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72 CONTENTS | 17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Monthly Tidbits

Seasonal facts, fun, and ideas.

32 Season’s Best

Get your garden ready.

36 What’s New

DEPARTMENTS 66 Business Spotlight

Unique pieces by skilled craftsmen: M.J. Harrington Jewelers. by Pamela Brown

72 On the Town

The Refinery Restaurant and Market. by Susan Nye

88 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

Relax and refresh: alcohol-free mocktails for a healthy happy hour.

95 Advertisers Index

by Anne Richter Arnold

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Celebrate Spring

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The season’s warmer temperatures are finally ushering out winter’s chill, so head out to soak up the sun and witness nature’s rebirth. You don’t want to miss the thrill of tiny buds popping and songbirds serenading you. Go for a walk around your neighborhood or plan a weekend hike or picnic with friends, take a bike ride, and clear out the cobwebs—just leave the laptop behind and get outdoors. Consider a day trip to the Roxbury Fish Hatchery, which reopened last August after being devastated by Tropical Storm Irene 10 years ago (page 52). It’s an educational adventure for both kids and adults. Locally, we’re dropping in for a workout at Synergetic Fitness (page 80), where owner Janet Wetzel-Greger can plan a fitness program specifically for you, “empowering you to exceed your potential.” Schedule an appointment soon! And if you’re looking for a community hero, look no further than the Upper Valley Aquatic Center, where you’ll find Erin Buck working with women who have undergone breast cancer surgery and treatment (page 42). Erin initiated the PALS for Life program to help give patients strength and confidence during a difficult time, and the small exercise groups provide much-needed support and connection. As the opportunity to travel opens up again, you may want to consider taking a barge cruise, especially after you read about the one through the countryside of Burgundy in France (page 60). It’s the perfect way to slow down while experiencing beautiful scenery and delicious food and wine in an intimate setting. Where do I sign up? Back at home, celebrate spring by planting a backyard garden (page 32) and entertaining guests with new, refreshing mocktails (page 36). They’re all the rage! Keep in touch with news and events at www.greateruppervalley.com. Enjoy!

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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Anne Richter Arnold, WRITER Anne is a writer and journalist who shares her passion for wine through her blog, tasting events, and educational classes. She is also working on her first novel, a psychological thriller set in New Hampshire. In her free time, she enjoys world travel, playing the piano, hiking, kayaking, and creating wonderful meals to pair with wine. She makes her home on the Seacoast with her husband, dogs, cats, and chickens.

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Aude and Tom had just launched their Paris-based communications business, Antidote Factory, and were expecting their first child when they decided to take a pause in Northern Burgundy aboard l’Art de Vivre, an eight-passenger hotel barge. Born travelers, Tom and Aude have parked their suitcases long enough to pay taxes in London, Australia, New Zealand, and Randolph, Vermont. As a creative duo, they specialize in slow travel, eco-responsible enterprise, and farm to table cuisine.

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

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

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MONTHLY TIDBITS MARCH, APRIL, MAY

FAC T S , F U N & I D E A S

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH During the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites everyone to learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating habits. Looking for ways to implement healthy habits? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ website, eatright.org, suggests the following: Week One: Eat a variety of nutritious foods. 1 Include healthful foods from all food groups. 2 Learn how to read Nutrition Facts labels. 3 Incorporate your favorite cultural foods and traditions.

Week Two: See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Week Three: Plan your meals and snacks. 1 Choose healthful recipes to make during the week. 2 Use a grocery list to shop for nutritious foods. 3 Make healthful food and drink choices when away from home.

Week Four: Create tasty foods at home.

1 Ask your doctor for a referral to an RDN.

1 Learn new cooking and preparation skills.

2 Find an RDN who specializes in your unique needs.

2 Try new flavors and foods from around the world.

3 Receive personalized nutrition information to meet your health goals.

3 Enjoy your meals with friends or family when possible. For cooking and meal prep tips, snack ideas, and lots of recipes, visit eatright.org.

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How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label The Nutrition Facts label is intended to make it easier to make quick, informed food decisions to help you choose a healthy diet. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, there are four main areas to focus on. 1. Serving Information First take a look at the number of the servings per package and the serving size. All the nutrient amounts shown on the label, including the number of calories, refer to the size of the serving. 2. Calories Calories provide a measure of how much energy you get from one serving of the food. To achieve or maintain a healthy body weight, balance the number of calories you eat and drink with the number of calories your body uses. Calorie needs vary depending on your age, sex, height, weight, and activity level. Learn your estimated calorie needs at myplate.gov/ myplate-plan.

3. Nutrients The label will show you some key nutrients that impact your health. Look for foods that contain more of the nutrients you want (like fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium) and less of the nutrients you may want to limit (like saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars). 4. The Percent Daily Value Daily Values are the amounts of nutrients to consume or not to exceed each day. The Percent Daily Value is the percentage of the Daily Value for each nutrient in one serving of the food. It shows how much of a nutrient in one serving contributes to your total daily diet. In general, 5 percent DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low; 20 percent DV or more is considered high.

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In Praise of Carrots Did you know there’s an International Carrot Day? On April 4, celebrate this humble vegetable by snacking on baby carrots (which are either immature carrots or pieces of larger, thin carrots that farmers peel and cut into pieces to reduce wasting blemished carrots) and enjoying them cooked. Cooking carrots releases their beta-carotene. In fact, raw carrots provide only 3 percent of carrots’ betacarotene, while heating them releases closer to 40 percent. Carrots also deliver vitamins A, C, K, and B6, manganese, calcium, fiber, and potassium.

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Easy Roasted Carrots Carrots are easy to find, long lasting, affordable, and delicious—especially roasted. Roasted carrots develop a deep, concentrated flavor and golden, caramelized edges. They’d make a fabulous addition to your Easter menu on April 17! Simply peel and cut carrots into half-inch pieces; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment; and bake at 400° until they’re golden on the edges and tender (25 to 40 minutes). Cookbook author Kathryne Taylor offers the following variations on cookieandkate.com:

* Make a spiced version: Add a pinch of chili powder and cinnamon with the olive oil and salt. * Make a honey butter version: When the carrots are nearly done baking, melt a tablespoon of butter in your smallest saucepan over medium heat. Once you start seeing golden flecks at the bottom (after about two minutes), remove the pan from the heat and stir in a tablespoon of honey. Once the carrots are done, drizzle the mixture over them and toss to coat.

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Enjoy the Outdoors with Your Dog The first week of May is National Pet Week, but the sunny skies and warmer weather that springtime brings are reasons enough to start enjoying long walks with your furry friend again. Dog owners benefit from a variety of health benefits from walking their dog a few times a week, including improved cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, stronger bones and muscles, and less stress—and the dog experiences those perks, too! If you’d like to give your dog some exercise and socialization off leash in a safe environment, take a trip to Watson Upper Valley Dog Park in White River Junction or Shaker Field Dog Park in Enfield.

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Beware of Ticks! May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time when ticks start to become their most active in our area. According to Tick Free New Hampshire, in recent years, we’ve had some of the highest incidences of Lyme disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria carried by the blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick). The best defense against Lyme disease is to be vigilant and be prepared. A few things to keep in mind:

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• Ticks live in moist and humid environments, particularly in or near wooded or grassy areas. • Wear long pants and spray a tick repellent on your clothing and shoes. • After you come indoors, thoroughly check your body and clothing for ticks. Tumble dry clothes on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that you may have missed on your clothing. If they need to be washed, then wash with hot water. • Shower within two hours of coming indoors—it may help wash off unattached ticks, and it’s a good opportunity to do a tick check. • If you find and remove an attached tick, watch for signs of illness such as a rash or fever in the days and weeks following the bite. See your doctor if these develop.

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Celebrate Memorial Day Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and, most importantly, a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. On May 30, gather friends and family for a traditional cookout to remember and celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Many Americans mark the day with a moment of remembrance at 3pm.

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Get Your Garden Ready Tips to prepare for planting

nce the last of the snow has melted, many of us are itching to get out there and get our hands dirty. April is National Garden month, and while

it may still be too early to start planting outdoors, it’s the perfect time to prep your garden. Before you plant, check to make sure trees or limbs won’t be shading your plot. Trim or remove them as necessary. Vegetables need at least six hours of sunlight every day–eight to ten is ideal. If you haven't already selected seeds from your favorite catalog and started them, don’t fret. Once the threat of frost has passed and the soil warms, you can purchase seedlings from a local garden center. Gardener’s Supply Company in Lebanon can help you choose the right seedlings, fertilizers, and supplies to prep your garden for success.

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TAKE INVENTORY Check to see that your tools are in good working order. Sharpen blades and oil them as necessary to remove and prevent corrosion. Do you have enough fertilizer, peat moss, and mulch? Have plant stakes and tomato cages ready to go.

2 CLEAR OUT WEEDS, MULCH, AND DEBRIS

Spring cleaning is not just for inside the house. In planting areas, clear away anything covering the dirt until you reach bare soil. Add dead organic matter that you remove to the compost pile. Get rid of any weeds that may have survived the winter.

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You can see the branch structure well and are able to shape the plant before the buds appear, so now is the time to cut back trees or shrubs, especially those that bloom on new wood. Prime candidates for pruning are butterfly bush, flowering dogwood, honeysuckle, redbud, summer-blooming spirea, crepe myrtle, rose, and wisteria.

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PREPARE THE SOIL Using a tiller or a sharp spade, work the soil to a depth of 12 to 14 inches to loosen up the soil, which becomes compacted over the winter. If you have poor or clay-based soil, add a layer of compost to improve the soil’s texture, nutrient content, and moisture retention, or consider the option of a raised garden bed.

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Relax and Refresh ALCOHOL-FREE MOCKTAILS FOR A HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR

A TREND THAT’S GAINING MOMENTUM with the adult population is reducing alcohol intake, for many reasons. Some people are choosing to take a month off from drinking alcohol and, experiencing the benefits in health and clarity of mind, choose to continue the alcohol-free lifestyle all or some of the time. Dry January, a public health initiative that started in 2012 in the United Kingdom as the Alcohol Change Dry January campaign, has taken over as an informal social movement for many in the United States. And being alcohol free is not limited to January; some choose February (because it is shorter, presumably), “sober October,” their birthday month, or even decide to make it permanent.

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MELON MOCKTAIL A refreshing way to welcome spring. Serves 2 1 cup sparkling mineral water or club soda 2 tsp simple syrup (recipe below) 2 Tbsp lime juice Ice cubes Garnish: melon balls (scooped out using a melon baller and threaded onto wooden skewers) Optional: fresh mint 1. Combine the sparkling mineral water or club soda, simple syrup, and lime juice. 2. Pour into a cocktail shaker and shake with ice cubes. Strain into two glasses. 3. Garnish with melon ball skewers and mint leaves, if desired. Simple Syrup Pour equal amounts of sugar and water into a pan. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.

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WHAT'S NEW The Shift Toward a Healthier Lifestyle According to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, interest in no- and low-alcohol drinks has increasingly become a year-round trend among consumers around the world, with sales of these drinks up from $7.8 billion in 2018 to almost $10 billion in 2021. Consumption of alcoholic drinks fell by 1.6 percent in 2018, and the trend is expected to continue. This is evidenced by major industry players like Heineken and Budweiser putting significant resources into the alcoholfree beverage production. The IWSR forecasts that the no- and low-alcohol market will grow by 8 percent (compound annual growth rate) between 2021 and 2025, compared to 0.7 percent for regular alcohol sales. The sober lifestyle trend reflects that people are becoming more health conscious overall. There is more awareness of the negative impacts of alcohol on physical and mental well-being, thanks to recent medical research. In fact, a 2018 global study in The Lancet found that no amount of alcohol is good for you. Those trying to eat healthier or lose weight often reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption to cut out the non-nutritive calories or sugar that alcoholic drinks can add. Millennials lead this movement; two-thirds of those ages 21 to 34 say they are trying to cut their alcohol consumption, according to data from the market-research firm Nielsen. Another factor is the increased availability of legalized cannabis—many prefer this to relax rather than the traditional alcoholic beverage. The Social Element What has not changed is the desire to have “drinking” be part of socialization. The challenge can be finding something special and exciting to replace the alcoholic drink but still have the feel of a cocktail, especially at bars or parties. No one really wants to drink club soda with lime while everyone else is enjoying margaritas. There is always the option of ordering a “virgin” drink, like a bloody Mary or pina colada, or just soda or juice. But consumers are looking for more. Enter the mocktail, a combination of juices, sodas, herbs, or syrups that replicates the look and feel of a craft cocktail minus the alcohol. 38 i m a g e •

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WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA For variety, try this recipe with honeydew melon. Makes 10 drinks 8 cups water, divided 5 cups peeled, cubed, and seeded watermelon K cup granulated sugar L cup lime or lemon juice 1. Combine 1 cup water, watermelon, and sugar in a blender; process until smooth. 2. Pour into a large pitcher. Stir in lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. Taste; adjust sugar or lime or lemon juice. 3. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve in a glass over ice.

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Ice cubes (6 oz) can pineapple juice oz coconut milk limes, juiced Tbsp almond-flavored syrup cup club soda tsp ground nutmeg slices of lime sprigs of fresh mint

1. Fill a pitcher one-fourth full with ice cubes. Add pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime juice, and almond-flavored syrup. Stir until chilled. 2. Strain mixture and pour into four glasses. 3. Top each glass with club soda. (Mocktail will foam up.) 4. Sprinkle each mocktail with nutmeg and garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

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RASPBERRY CITRUS MOCKTAIL Relax with this refreshing beverage. Makes 1 drink 6 fresh raspberries 1 tsp honey O tsp granulated sugar 1 cup ice cubes 12 oz grapefruit-flavored seltzer 1 lime or lemon, halved 1. Use a fork to mash raspberries in a small bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons water. Stir in honey and sugar until dissolved. Strain into another small bowl and set aside. 2. Fill a glass with ice. Add remaining water and seltzer. Squeeze in juice from the lime. Slowly pour in the raspberry mixture. Stir and sip.

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You may have started drinking a mocktail as a child, ordering the perennial favorite of youngsters out at a restaurant and feeling grown up—the Shirley Temple. Unfortunately, ordering one as an adult at a bar might get you some interesting looks from your friends. The modern mocktail is complex and elegant, designed to be a guilt-free, healthy alternative that looks and tastes good. Satisfying and Sophisticated Concoctions Today’s bartenders are creating their own signature mocktails, and online resources like craftybartending.com have recipes to help those in the hospitality industry be able to offer appealing concoctions to their sober clients. There are now trendy alcohol-free bars, like Getaway in Brooklyn, the Albert in Chicago, and ABV in San Francisco, which specialize in unique and satisfying mocktails in a sophisticated atmosphere. In the same way meal kits have taken over the American kitchen, mocktail subscription services like Curious Elixirs and Mocktail Club deliver craft cocktails to your door. marthastewart. com even has published an article on “Mocktail Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Try,” a sure sign that the alcohol-free cocktail is here to stay. When looking to try the mocktail trend at home, whether for a sober lifestyle, a month break, or even if just occasionally, the first thing to think about is what flavors you enjoy. Eliminating the alcohol gives free reign to add in other more healthy and natural items to create a satisfying and refreshing drink. A good mocktail recipe recreates the complexity and sophistication of a cocktail by combining various delicious ingredients like fruit juices, soda or sparkling water, fresh herbs, and flavored syrups or shrubs. With a little bit of imagination, you can create your own signature mocktail and have a healthy happy hour. I Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

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I am so grateful for having been able to participate in the PALS program. Over the weeks, I gained confidence in exercise, learning how to safely build strength while living with lymphedema. Sharing the experience with other survivors was amazing. These women were inspiring, motivating, and supportive, and the class was both emotionally and physically therapeutic. I feel privileged to have benefited from Erin’s dedication to and the UVAC’s support of this important program and thoroughly enjoyed the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the class and facility. Thank you! Nicole Azze, October 2021

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STRENGTH, COURAGE, HOPE PALS for Life Cancer Support Programs at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center

itness trainer Erin Buck is a woman on a mission: to help breast cancer survivors. Her journey started 10 years ago when she was working with a personal training client who was going through breast cancer treatment. That experience has evolved into a suite of programs at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC). Erin wanted to help her client avoid lymphedema, a common side effect that can occur after breast cancer surgery or radiation treatment. Blockage in the lymphatic system prevents lymph fluid from draining well and, as fluid builds up, swelling occurs. Traditionally women were advised to avoid stressing the affected arm to prevent swelling. Erin started doing research and discovered the University of Pennsylvania Physical Activity and Lymphedema study (PALS), which demonstrated that physical exercise, specifically weight training, not only did not harm patients but reduced the likelihood of arm swelling.

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Right: Erin Buck cues Katherine Babbott of Thetford, Vermont, in a “triple threat,” a compound exercise consisting of ball hip extensions, ball leg curls, and ball hip thrusts. Stability is the first foundation focused on in the PALS for Life protocol. Below: Katy Driscoll (Thetford, Vermont), Deb Steele (Lebanon, New Hampshire), Katherine Babbott (Thetford, Vermont), and Erin Buck (Lebanon, New Hampshire) perform elevated single-leg glute bridges (left) and practice SAQ (speed, agility, and quickness) drills on an agility ladder (right).

“These programs find people at very different times of their lives. From the time they

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Intrigued and inspired, Erin reached out to Cathy Bryan, one of the researchers and the founder of PALS for Life, a small-group training program based on the study. Erin then connected with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, speaking with the whole circle of providers to figure out how to navigate this kind of program in the Upper Valley. She created a referral network, found a space, and got started. Programs like PALS need money to run, and Erin was committed to having it be free for her clients. At the time, she was an independent trainer and wasn’t able to secure funding, so she gave her time in kind, to the tune of 15 to 20 hours a week. “It was time well spent. I felt called.” The Program The PALS for Life program creates groups of three to six individuals receiving treatment for breast cancer that meet twice a week for 12 weeks. Erin says, “It’s different when they are out of treatment and they’ve had physical therapy. During treatment there are many highs and lows.” Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Right: Erin Buck leads PALS for Life participants in medicine ball squats. Practical exercises for improving activities of daily living are utilized heavily in the PALS for Life protocol. Below: The June 2021 PALS for Life women attended the Lyme Wellness Fair on September 25, 2021, where PALS for Life held a booth educating the public on lymphatic stretching. A big emphasis is placed on social gathering outside of class time.

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Erin and Carrie both nurture and nudge

us. Sticklers for correct form so we get stronger without hurting ourselves, they keep us moving throughout the hour-long workouts. Because there are two trainers, one is free to offer individual support as she moves around the room, while the other leads the exercises. The workouts are varied and fun. It’s true. Trust me! We record our exercises and progress as we increase our weights and repetitions. During these 12 weeks we have grown physically and emotionally stronger and morphed into a group of supportive and connected women brought together by a common diagnosis that changed all our lives.

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In addition to increasing fitness and improving prognosis— cancer recurrence is much less likely for those who are active—the training has emotional benefits as well. “Patients are going through a traumatic experience. They have no confidence and they feel their body turned against them. Strength training changes that.” The group format is an essential element. Erin explains, “Groups bring out the best in everybody in terms of motivation and adherence.” The program provides community as well as structure, and “the groups become really close,” Erin says. Participant Katherine Babott of Thetford Center, Vermont, agrees. “During these 12 weeks we have grown physically and emotionally stronger and morphed into a group of supportive and connected women brought

together by a common diagnosis that changed all our lives.” Erin’s philosophy is simple: “Having empathy is a huge part of coaching any population. You have to allow them to work at their pace, so I make things achievable to inspire them.” She is always asking, “How can I help you make good choices for you, your family, and your cancer diagnosis? The goal is to build their toolbox,” which is why the program includes nutritional counseling as well. “I leave them with an arsenal of things to go and do on their own. I want them to increase physical strength and emotional strength so they can move into any realm.” Expansion and UVAC Erin found that 12 weeks was good for a start, but her clients could use more, and she needed more support. She had done classic fundraising activities, like cyclothons, but to expand the program, she needed a home base. So joined the staff at UVAC, where she is now fitness director, and brought PALS for Life with her. Being at UVAC, a nonprofit organization, gave Erin what she needed to secure grants from organizations like the Couch Foundation. Such support allowed her to expand with the PALS for Life Bridge Program, affordably priced small-group training for those who have completed the PALS protocol and want to do additional training based upon the Strength and Courage exercise program. She also created the Living Beyond Cancer program, another affordably priced group training open to anyone who has had breast cancer. “These programs find people at very different times of their lives. From the time they were told they had breast cancer, their lives changed, the way they related to their bodies changed. We never turn anybody away, and we welcome back ‘graduates’ when they need to return.” Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

The Future The pandemic brought challenges for PALS, but Erin found ways to make it work. She currently offers the program in hybrid format, combining in-person and Zoom, which has made her think of ways of expanding beyond the Upper Valley. “I’m striving to receive funding to offer it remotely across all of Vermont and New Hampshire,” she says. She’s also interested in expanding to other forms of cancer. “I’m always trying to find what we can do,” she says. The program’s motto is “Courage, strength, hope.” Erin Buck’s persistence in bringing training to breast cancer survivors is the perfect example. I FOR MORE INFORMATION Email Erin at ebuck@uvacswim.org or call (802) 296-2850 ext. 112.

Erin Buck cues Deb Steel on a core press to dumbbell chest fly. The protocol involves a training philosophy called PHA (peripheral heart action), which alternates between upper body and lower body exercises.

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An antique operation is reborn and is better than ever

he Roxbury Fish Hatchery sits along Route 12A about 20 miles south of Vermont’s capital city Montpelier, near the headwaters of the White River’s Third Branch. For those of us who grew up along that river’s chilly waters, the hatchery has always been a familiar presence, something like an old friend—not flashy but reliable and reassuring. The scene of many a school field trip, destination of many a bike excursion (with stopovers at the spectacular swimming holes along 12A), we believed that the fish hatchery was ours. During the warm months when the hatchery was in operation, our families would picnic beside the hatchery holding ponds, teeming with immature fish called fry. We kids would pester the staff with questions about the mythic two-headed trout that was said to lurk in the depths of the hatchery’s ponds. We would insert pennies (later nickels) into the gumball machine that had been modified to dispense fish-food pellets and watch the fry leap and splash as we flung the food into the water. Our sentimental attachment to the hatchery has always run deep.

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THE ROXBURY

Manager and Fish Culture Specialist Jeremy Whalen feeds the trout in one of the new buildings. Opposite: The original hatchery building, circa 1891, survived numerous floods thoughout 130 years.

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Clockwise from top left: State officials add fish to the tank at the dedication. Rainbow trout during feeding. Morgan Rilling and children Ella and Sawyer from Randolph Center, Vermont, feed the fish. Jeremy answers questions. Jeremy shows Ella a brook trout.

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Thus it was with great sadness that we heard the news, now more than 10 years ago, that the hatchery had been scraped off the face of the earth by the furious floodwaters of Tropical Storm Irene. While a few buildings remained in the hurricane’s wake, most of the holding ponds were obliterated, all the fish scattered or dead. The extent of the devastation made it seem unlikely that the antique hatchery would ever be rebuilt. Everyone loves a comeback story, even if it takes 10 years. So when I heard that a formal reopening ceremony was being planned at the hatchery for August 21, 2021, just a week shy of the hurricane’s 10-year anniversary, I was determined to be there. This was certainly the last of the major projects to rebuild infrastructure destroyed by the storm. While the ceremony didn’t attract any of the heavy hitters of Vermont politics, a small group of Montpelier bureaucrats, aides to Vermont’s congressional delegation, and a few curious locals showed up to tour the reincarnated hatchery on a perfect Vermont late-summer’s day. History Meets Modern Science There was no way that any environmental agency would allow the rebuilding of the Roxbury Fish Hatchery to the way it had been before Irene. It had been a primitive operation that did little to mitigate its impact on the water quality of the Third Branch or to ensure that the fish were raised in hygienic conditions. Hatchery science has progressed since the late 19th century, and fish today are raised in carefully controlled conditions using water that is filtered and treated repeatedly and is essentially drinkable by the time it is returned to natural waterways. Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

The new hatchery has been completely redesigned, but it incorporates at least one aspect of the historical operation: the entire process is gravity-fed. From a spring at the northern edge of the hatchery property, the water passes through a thorough filtering and ultraviolet sterilizing process before it enters the first of three new buildings built to the south of where the holding ponds used to be. These buildings house a series of large, round concrete tanks where the fish live out the first 18 months of their lives before they reach the proper size for stocking (8 to 10 inches). The water in the tanks is in constant motion, allowing waste and other byproducts to be collected in the center and removed via pipes built into the floor (it is later turned into fertilizer). The living conditions are much better for the fish, reducing such anomalies as the legendary two-headed 56 i m a g e •

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Clockwise from far left: Jeremy and Ralph Barber, former superintendent and Jeremy’s mentor. People gather for the dedication ceremony. Sean Williams created the granite fish sculpture for the hatchery. Ella enjoys the fish sculpture.

fish and other genetic mutations. The fish can be stocked at a much larger size, since they survive longer in the new, more healthful conditions, and the hatchery can operate year-round. Discovering the Devastation Keeping watch over the proceedings during the reopening ceremony, beaming like a proud father, was Jeremy Whalen, superintendent of the hatchery, a wiry man in his early forties with the permanently sun-burned look of someone who has spent most of his life outside. He remembers back on that afternoon in late August 2011, when, recently promoted to his job, he was working his usual Sunday shift at the facility. Hurricane Irene, after causing major damage in North Carolina, had made its second landfall that morning in New Jersey, near Atlantic City. The forecasts were calling for heavy rain in Vermont, but the consensus was that the storm had done its worst and was likely to wind itself down with little additional impact. Jeremy returned home, relatively certain that the hatchery would withstand the storm’s ire. All the same, he spent a restless night. Unable to sleep, he, like many Vermonters, listened obsessively to Waterbury radio station WDEV’s nonstop Irene coverage, shocked by the unfolding catastrophe. As the scale of the flooding and destruction became clear, Jeremy determined to return to the hatchery, and at about 4:30 he packed up his truck with emergency supplies and headed to Roxbury, little knowing that the

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40-minute drive would take him more than seven hours due to road closings and other storm damage. Jeremy’s only commentary on discovering the devastation at the hatchery was, “It was hard.” Four out of the five ponds that had made up the old hatchery were nowhere to be seen, erased by the force of the floodwaters. While the vast majority of the fish at the site had been washed away, there were still several thousand fish flapping around desperately in various puddles and shallow pools around the site, slowly suffocating. The historic buildings, built between 1891 and 1897, were still standing because their doors had been torn away, allowing the floodwaters to flow through unhindered, but the rest of the hatchery lay in ruins. Joined by his old mentor, former superintendent Ralph Barber, Jeremy prepared to begin the laborious process of cleaning away the debris by hand.

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The Haul of a Lifetime First up: what to do with the remaining fish? There was no way to save any of them nor any place to put them even if he managed somehow to gather them together. Jeremy ran into a group of local kids hanging out at the general store down the road and invited them to bring their fishing rods to the hatchery. They might as well practice their casting skills while

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helping to round up the doomed fish. It was a better idea than he realized. Before long, a good chunk of Roxbury’s population—youth as well as adults— was at the hatchery, fishing rods in hand, pulling in the haul of a lifetime. As Ralph and Jeremy returned to the task of clearing away the mess, route 12A became the site of an impromptu community dinner, with dozens of home barbecues set up on the pavement ready to broil the newly caught rainbows and brookies. It was a fish fry for the ages. Today, the historic grounds at the northern end of the hatchery have been restored. The original buildings have been spiffed up, the electric lines have all been buried, and two of the five ponds built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s have been recreated. A granite sculpture, The Origin of the River by Barre artist Sean Williams, was inaugurated at the August 21 ceremony and stands sturdy enough for kids to play on. Although this part of the property is no longer used to raise fish, it is maintained as a park, almost a museum, ready to welcome new generations of visitors. Fish swim again in the ponds (purely for show) and even the old fish food vending machine, beloved of generations of visiting children, is back in place, now completely free. The old hatchery has come back to life. I

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Right: The eight-passenger l’Art de Vivre, a World War I supply vessel turned luxury “peniche,” passes through a village on the Nivernais Canal in Burgundy, within inches of the shoreline. Below, from left: Passing through a set of locks, a maneuver that requires skillful navigation. The 108-mile Nivernais has 112 locks. An evening concert by local musicians; in addition to on-board entertainment, barge cruises offer daily excursions guided by an English-speaking crew member. Hostess Catherine (Cat) Taylor also acts as chauffeur and tour guide.

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Slow travel, a term first popularized some 20 years ago, has come into its own of late, influenced by our reaction to a worldwide pandemic and rising concerns about the health of the planet. The phenomenon takes its name from the slowfood movement that began in Italy in the 1980s, spreading throughout Europe and to America. Instead of eating sur le pouce, as we say in France (literally “on the thumb,” or on the go), the slow-food movement taught us to appreciate every aspect of cuisine, starting with the way our food is produced. In the same way, slow travel invites us to relish every moment of a travel experience. It combines the art of taking your time with an appreciation and respect for the wonders of a place and its people, and it aims to benefit not only the traveler but also the artisans, farmers, vintners, restaurateurs, and other folks with whom the traveler interacts.

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Clockwise from right: Les Rochers du Saussois, a series of limestone cliffs on the River Yonne. The Nivernais Canal, which connects the Loire with the Seine, closely follows the Yonne. Auxerre, an embarkation point on the Nivernais, is dominated by a Gothic cathedral that dates to the 13th century. Slipping a 100-foot barge through narrow locks requires the skill of a seasoned pilot. Barges cruise along at about four miles per hour, walking pace. A resident of Auxerre returns home from the market. Most barges have four to six cabins—compact but comfortable—and accommodate up to 12 passengers. Barge cruises highlight local talent. A fleet of bicycles allows passengers to tour the towpaths and bucolic byways of Burgundy with or without a guide.

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Exploring Rivers and Canals France, not surprisingly, has become a beacon of slow tourism, and not only for its gastronomy. Among the country’s lesser-known attractions is an 8,000-kilometer network of navigable waterways that makes for a unique experience. The system includes the canals of Brittany as well as the Seine, the Garonne, the Canal du Midi, and the Rhône, among other waterways, and it plays host to thousands of travelers per year. The vessels are former cargo barges retrofitted to serve as floating hotels. They cruise along the canals at five to eight kilometers per hour—walking pace—and along the rivers at 10 to 12 kilometers per hour. It is the ideal pace at which to take in the countryside, the birds, the chateaus, and the small villages on either side of the canal. What’s more, most of the barges are furnished with bicycles because the former towpaths are now bicycle routes. When you come to a set of locks, you can hop off the barge, pedal or walk alongside the canal, and return to the boat at the next set of locks. As a young couple ever in search of new travel experiences, we were eager to give barge cruising a try. Although we were born in France and travel often for both work and pleasure, a barge cruise promised a view of our native country such as we had never seen before. More important, as part of the “slow” movement, barge cruising reflects a certain mindset—one that has become essential to our decision-making—inviting us to enjoy a simpler, more sustainable way of life.

Taking in the Sights Our weeklong trip, arranged by Barge Lady Cruises, was aboard l’Art de Vivre, operated by European Waterways. The barge was constructed in England during the first World War as a supply boat for Allied troops fighting in the Somme. Today, she pursues a quieter life on one of the oldest canals in France, the Nivernais Canal in Burgundy. Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING THE VESSEL A barge is a flat-bottomed boat designed to navigate canals. Many of today’s luxury barges were built to carry cargo and retrofitted to serve as floating hotels after the railroad made the canal system obsolete. Because they must pass through a system of locks, they are much smaller than your typical a river boat. Most carry between eight and twelve passengers. Because it is possible to rent the entire boat and customize your shore excursions, barging is especially popular with families and groups of friends. WHERE TO GO There are only 75 hotel barges in the world, and most of them are in France, which maintains an extensive canal system lined with castles, vineyards, and sheep meadows. You can hop off the boat at a set of locks and stroll into the village to buy a croissant, then get back on the boat at the next set of locks (barges typically travel at walking pace). Scotland and England are also popular destinations; in fact, luxury barging was invented by an Englishman back in the 1970s. COST Prices start at around $4,500 per person for a six-day cruise. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS As of October 15, 2021, Barge Lady Cruises requires all guests over age 12 to be fully vaccinated before boarding its barges in 2022 and 2023. Since the current situation is constantly evolving, contact Barge Lady Cruises for safety guidelines and procedures before you schedule your cruise. HOW TO BOOK Our tour was arranged by a Chicago agency. Barge Lady Cruises dates back to the 1980s, when barge cruising was in its infancy, making it one of the top authorities in the field. Owner Ellen Sack, her two daughters, and their staff arrange cruises throughout France and in seven other European countries. More info: www.bargeladycruises.com, (800) 880-0071, ladies@bargelady.com.

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Clockwise from top: A towpath invites passengers to hop off the barge at a set of locks and stroll or pedal alongside the canal and into the countryside. Captain Matthew Price enjoys a moment with guests. A wine tour in Chablis: vineyards and wine tastings are a common feature of French barge cruises. Onboard meals, skillfully prepared by a dedicated chef, feature the local terroir. Opposite: The crew of l’Art de Vivre: Chef Jamie; Fred, the pilot (holding Lily); hostess Catherine (Cat) Taylor; Captain Matthew Price.

Embarking near Auxerre, we began a voyage both slowpaced and rhythmical, a continual ballet of discoveries— cultural, culinary, and oenological. Dining was a veritable symphony of flavors representative of the local terroir, each meal completely different from the last; never before had we encountered such a diversity of wines, dishes, and cheeses. Our days were relaxed but never monotonous as we alternated between lolling in the Jacuzzi, cycling along the towpath, and exploring the Burgundy countryside with a knowledgeable guide. Our tours included a private visit to Domaine Laroche in Chablis followed by a wine tasting and lunch prepared by a chef for the estate; a tour of the Underground Quarry of Aubigny, origin of the limestone used in the Paris Opera; and a subterranean tour and tasting at the Caves Bailly-Lapierre, celebrated for its Crémant de Bourgogne. Architectural splendors included the Château de Bazoches, the pilgrimage site of Vézelay, and the medieval city of Auxerre, capital of Lower Burgundy, with its cobblestone streets and magnificent cathedral in the historic center. Our weeklong voyage, like the barge itself, perfectly represented the idea behind l’art de vivre à la française: a tranquil appreciation of natural and cultural wonders combined with relaxation and epicurean pleasures. I

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT By Pamela Brown Photography by Ian Raymond Unless otherwise noted

Unique Pieces by

Skilled Craftsmen

CUSTOM JEWELRY AND PERSONAL SERVICE KEEP MJ HARRINGTON JEWELERS THRIVING

This June marks 74 years for MJ Harrington Jewelers, and for David Lantz, owner of the family business in Newport, it’s been a fun and rewarding journey. “It’s a real honor and humbling at times because I recognize the responsibility,” says David, who officially took the reins in 1992. “It goes fast. I grew up in the business and it’s been such an important part of my life, so I’m not going anywhere.” Located on Main Street, the store offers custom on-site jewelry design, in-house repairs, appraisals by certified gemologists, and custom engraving. “Jewelry is one of a kind and people look for absolute uniqueness. They want jewelry made in New Hampshire by our skilled craftsmen,” he notes. Their newest line is the New Hampshire Heritage collection, imagined and designed by on-site craftsmen that highlight symbolic places and objects of the Granite State. Sponsored by

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Samples from the

N e w H a m p s h i r e He r i t a g e C o l l e c t i o n NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLECTION Top row, from left: Old Man of the Mountain pendant comes in three sizes. Covered bridge pendant. Loon pendant. Second row: Acorn pendant, half round with hollow backs. Old Man of the Mountain ring. Mini Old Man of the Mountain earrings Most pieces are available in sterling silver or 14K yellow

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Samples from the

Custom Design Collection

Top row: Kenney Bergeron original design sterling silver with a triangular shaped dendritic quartz pendant hangs from two 20-inch sterling silver chains. Tom Armstrong original design 5.68-carat maw-sit-sit stone set in 14K yellow gold with 0.05-carat total weight diamonds. 18K yellow gold and dangle green tourmaline earrings with 0.05-carat total weight diamonds (not a custom design). Second row: David Ernster original design, 14K white gold pendant with a 1.47-carat Maine tourmaline and six diamonds. Kenney Bergeron original design, 0.64tw diamond set in a wave concept platinum engagement ring with a platinum wedding band with 1mm diamonds. Tom Armstrong original design, 14K and 18K two-toned pendant with a 1.58-carat blue/green pear-shaped tourmaline with one diamond on an 18-inch 14K white gold chain.

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A former Nordic combined competitive skier and the first American Gem Society Certified Gemologist Appraiser/JA Certified Bench Jeweler in the country, David is inspired by his sport’s training regimen: hard work, commitment, and focus leads to success. “You set goals and work hard. It helped me keep the store going through thick and thin,” says David, who enjoys the one-on-one interaction with customers but still finds time to sit at his workbench to continue his craft. 68 i m a g e •

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1. David with a photo of his mother Louise. 2. David at the polishing machine. 3. Paul Duling at the microscope inspecting a ring. 4. Window to the repair shop on the main floor. Above hangs a painting by local artist Babe Sargent. 5. JA Certified Bench Jeweler Kenney Bergeron at the bench. 6. JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler Tom Armstrong at the bench. 7. Special orders and sales associate Heather Carter with David. 8. Glass paperweights from Glass Eye Studio. 9. Pewter gift ideas.

7 David shares more about the business. Biggest stone you ever sold? An 8-carat radiant-cut diamond! It was pretty spectacular—a clear stone set in a very simple, elegant solitaire mounting. Simple and elegant.

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Most unique piece made? One of our craftsmen made a 2.5-inchlong elongated marquis-shape necklace using green tourmaline and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold. It was fairly bold and looked like a spaceship, but the gemstone was pretty. We sold it at Christmastime.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT rings. I love blue sapphires and find the different variations spectacular. Sapphires can be incredibly elegant. Wildest piece created? A 100-carat cubic zirconia pendant for a friend. It’s one of those fun things, big and bold. I also made a 100-carat ring set in silver as a loaner customers can use to impress friends. What’s trending? Traditional styles are popular with a modern tweak and sparkle. A lot of diamonds in unique shapes. Sapphires in different colors with diamonds. We designed a modern ring using diamonds measuring less than a millimeter. They’re very hard to set—we do it under a microscope. It’s incredibly popular but needs a lot of maintenance because it has a delicate structure. We made one using 57 diamonds going down the band and 18 diamonds around the center stone. They create a unique look. If you could design for a celebrity, who would it be and what would it be? Olympians Mikaela Shiffrin, an alpine skier, or Jessie Diggins, a cross-country skier. I would design a necklace with a diamond and a colored gemstone with accent pearls for an open neckline. I’d use a fun stone, kunzite. It’s a lovely pink color called “stone of the evening” because it fades in the sunlight. It’s beautiful. I’d also like to design a piece for some incredibly impactful teachers in our community.

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What’s next? I want to keep the store strong and relevant. It’s all about customer service. I want customers to leave with more than they expected. And I’d like to volunteer my time to help local folks learn to read, and to fish and golf. I MJ Harrington Jewelers 35 Main Street Newport, NH (603) 863-1662 mjharrington.com

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ON THE TOWN By Susan Nye Photography by Jason DiGeronimo

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Voted one of New Hampshire’s best restaurants in 2021, the Refinery was a hit from day one. The restaurant opened in July 2019 with long lines and stellar reviews. The Refinery is one of those restaurants that attracts people of all ages and all walks of life. Look around and you’ll find couples on date night, multigeneration extended families, and groups of friends scattered throughout the dining room. The extensive menu has plenty of variety and can accommodate most tastes and budgets.

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A Tale of Two Chefs For Brian MacKenzie and A.J. Giglio, their success, while not guaranteed, is hardly a surprise. Chef MacKenzie is a graduate of what most consider the top culinary school in the United States, the Culinary Institute of America. He brings decades of fine-dining experience to the partnership. With his wife Linda, Brian owned and operated the Inn at Pleasant Lake. Known for its excellence and prix-fixe menu, under the MacKenzies the inn became a destination restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. While at the inn, Brian received many honors, awards, and accolades, including an invitation to be a guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City. On the other hand, pit master A.J. Giglio turned his barbecue hobby into a business. For 15 years, he traveled the country working on large engineering and construction jobs. Throughout his travels, he honed his barbecue skills through his tastebuds. By trying the local fare wherever the job took him, he developed his own unique style. The New York native ended up in New Hampshire while working on several projects at Concord Hospital. Their bromance, as A.J. calls it, began with a catering company. A.J.’s Brother’s House of Smoke was growing and gaining fans and fame. He corralled Brian into joining forces. He laughs, “I introduced Brian to trailer life.” With two trucks and an extensive menu of barbecue and fine dining, their venture grew. However, once Brian and Linda sold the inn, it was only a matter of time before the three made the leap to a full-service restaurant.

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Clockwise from top left: The back dining room in the evening. A selection of specialty cocktails for spring. A New York strip steak with chimichurri and crispy potato strings. A half rack of slowsmoked barbecue baby-back pork ribs. A special event tablescape. A case in the market.

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ON THE TOWN

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A Labor of Love When the old R.P. Johnson hardware store went up for sale, the partners took the plunge. It was a tremendous project to turn a hardware store into a comfortable dining space, market area, and, most important, a great kitchen able to accommodate a large and varied menu. A.J.’s engineering and construction expertise was put to the test converting the building. It was a labor of love and all hands on deck. A.J. continues to call the building “my baby” and happily serves as head maintenance guy. The final key piece to the kitchen puzzle is Executive Chef Jason DiGeronimo. Chef Jason joined the team a few weeks before the Refinery opened. Just out of school, he quips, “The Refinery is my first big-boy job,” and adds, “I started as a sous chef and have been lucky to move up quickly.” Born into a large Italian family, cooking is in Jason’s DNA. On top of his genetic disposition, the New England Culinary Institute graduate is classically trained in the French tradition. Along with cooking and managing the line, Jason drives the restaurant’s social media strategy. The chefs are constantly exploring new products and ingredients. They keep things fresh and interesting with regular specials— all of which are actively promoted on Facebook and Instagram.

Adapting to the Times Exuberant with their immediate success, no one—diners, owners, or

staff—could have guessed the calamity that would hit less than a year in: the coronavirus pandemic. With indoor dining shut down, owners and staff had to scramble to develop new business systems to handle takeout. The Market was designed to handle deli and bakery orders—five pounds of brisket, a quart of potato salad, a dozen cupcakes. They were not equipped for individual takeout orders of any and everything on the menu. Those worst of times brought out the best in the crew. They quickly figured it out and remain grateful for the many loyal customers who helped keep them going during the shutdown. Although limited during the summer, the Refinery still offers takeout for those nights when you are too tired to cook but don’t want to dine out. The Market continues to flourish. In addition to Brian and A.J., third partner Linda MacKenzie is a constant front-of-the-house presence. As long as you can be at least a little flexible, she can usually work her magic and find you a table—even if you call at the last minute. That’s another change since COVID. Instead of first come, first served and long lines, they are not only happy to take reservations, they encourage it.

The Future Is Bright The next generation is already in the kitchen. Last summer, Brian and Linda’s son Josh voiced an interest in working at the restaurant. To help him get started,

Brian assigned Josh to the sandwich station. “I’m proud of him. He enjoyed challenging himself, figuring things out, and handling big volumes.” Both Jason and Brian helped him learn more about seasonings and sauces, balance and flavor. It didn’t take long before Josh began developing regular sandwich specials. By July, the Refinery’s Instagram and Facebook friends began to see (and become hungry for) Josh’s creations. In September, Josh headed off to the Culinary Institute of America but will be back this summer. As we head into spring and summer, you can enjoy at least one more upside driven by the pandemic. That’s outdoor dining. When COVID shut down indoor dining rooms across the state, the Refinery was one of the first to put up a tent. It was an immediate hit and is now a regular warm-weather feature. The team even took it a step further and created a grassy area. The kids have a safe place to run around, jump, and twirl while moms and dads linger and enjoy their meal. This spring and summer—outdoors or in, rain or shine, lunch or dinner, with friends or with family—enjoy a delicious meal at the Refinery. You’ll be glad you stopped in. I The Refinery 4 Mill Road Andover, NH (603) 977-0194 refinerynh.com Wednesday–Saturday 12–9pm Stay up to date with the Refinery events, specials, and business hours on Instagram @therefinerynh and on Facebook @TheRefineryNH.

While you can find her work in magazines throughout New England, Susan Nye lives, eats, cooks, and writes in New Hampshire. She shares many of her favorite stories about family, friendship, and food on her award-winning blog Around the Table at www.susannye.wordpress.com. Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

Big Fatty’s BBQ Centrally located in White River Junction, Vermont, Big Fatty’s BBQ is the Upper Valley’s premiere barbecue and craft beer destination. Featuring freshly cooked meats and homemade sides, Big Fatty’s continues to delight locals and visitors alike. With live music every Friday and Saturday night, themed events, and tap-takeovers, there’s no shortage of entertainment! Want to take something home? Check out Big Fatty’s Crowler Pit, located right next door, to bring home Big Fatty’s merchandise and to stock up on all your favorite craft beer! 186 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5513 www.bigfattybbq.com

Tip Top Pottery 85 North Main Street, Suite 110 White River Junction, VT (802) 280-1700 www.tiptoppottery.com Tue & Wed 10am–6pm Thu & Fri 10am–9pm Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–3pm, Closed Mon

Good Neighbor Health Clinics Join our cause! Now celebrating our 30th year, Good Neighbor Health Clinic/Red Logan Dental Center have been providing high quality medical services and dental care to those in need across the area. At the heart of our legacy has been a generous community of donors. When you make a donation to Good Neighbor, you become part of a cause to provide a better future for the Upper Valley’s most vulnerable. Your kind support of any amount will help meet the changing needs of those we serve by increasing access and services; you’re also helping make our community better and stronger! To learn more about our mission or to donate, please visit www.goodneighborhealthclinic.org PO Box 1250 (70 North Main Street) White River Junction, VT (802)-295-1868 www.goodneighborhealthclinic.org

Steven Thomas, Inc. Fine Arts & Antiques 85 Gates Street White River Junction, VT (802) 457-1764 www.woodblock-prints.com Fri–Sat 11am–4pm or by appointment

Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Junction Frame Shop Junction Frame Shop has been a steadfast part of downtown White River Junction since 1985. That’s 36 years of providing creative picture framing for all tastes and budgets. 55 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 296-2121 www.junctionframeshop.com Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–3pm

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Thyme Restaurant 85 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-3312 www.thymevermont.com Wed–Sat 5–8:30pm Takeout and Curbside Private Room Reservations suggested

We’re Making Tracks! Upper Valley Food Co-op The Upper Valley Food Co-op provides wholesome and high-quality food and other products. We have a strong commitment to local farmers and producers and carry a large variety of locally grown/produced items. The Upper Valley Food Co-op, “Fostering Community

Connections as a Trusted Food Resource!” 193 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5804

C&S Pizza 104 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5622

Mon–Sat 8am–7pm Sun 11am–5pm

Mon–Thu 11am–9pm Fri & Sat 11am–10pm Closed Sun

Funkalicious Market and Deli

Piecemeal Pies

British Inspired Bakery, Café & Cider Bar 5 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-6910 www.piecemealpies.com

Funkalicious Market and Deli is the newest addition to the growing White River Junction community. With over 35 years of restaurant experience, we bring you fresh products and combine them with diverse and skillful cooking techniques. From freshly house-cooked and cured meats, fresh seafood, daily house-made bread, and new and funky specialty sandwiches, Funkalicuous is an experience you will never forget. 87 Maple Street White River Junction, VT (802) 369-2967 www.getfunkedvt.com

Lunch: Wed–Fri 10am–3pm Boozy Brunch: Sat, Sun 10am–3pm

Historic Homes of Runnemede

TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos 129 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-3208 www.trailbreakwrj.com

Historic Homes of Runnemede (HHR) is a nonprofit residential care community for seniors, offered in beautifully restored 19th century mansions. All the homes are located within walking distance of historic downtown Windsor, Vermont. The residents of HHR enjoy independent living within a supportive environment that includes meals, housekeeping services, personal assistance as needed, and medication supervision by our staff. For more information, call or email at information@hhronline.org. 40 Maxwell Perkins Lane Windsor, VT (802) 674-6733

Hours: See website for current schedule

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Empowering You to Exceed Your Potential

IT’S MORE THAN JUST A WORKOUT AT S Y N E R G E T I C F I T N E S S

SYNERGETIC FITNESS in Lebanon is not your average fitness

studio. Owner and trainer Janet Wetzel-Greger takes it up a notch, offering small-group exercise classes, personal training, and open studio for those who want to work out on their own. What sets her apart from most instructors is that she looks at the whole person and wants to know all about her clients so she can provide them the best experience that will help them reach their health, wellness, and fitness goals. An instructor for 36 years and a certified personal trainer for 29 years, Janet is passionate about fitness and wellness, and her enthusiasm is infectious. She offers something for everyone, whether you’re new to exercise, returning after time off, or a regular gym rat. She’s not just a trainer but a guide, coach, and cheerleader, helping her clients make healthy choices through goals that are realistic, measurable, attainable, and achievable. Her tagline is “empowering you to exceed your potential.”

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Clockwise from bottom left: Working out with a partner yields great results, is motivating, holds each person accountable, and is fun! Janet works with a client on the punching bag, which increases upper body strength, power, endurance, and core stability. Janet challenges her clients by using a variety of equipment and exercises.

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ADAPTING TO WHAT PEOPLE WANT Janet opened Synergetic Fitness in August 2020, after the River Valley Club in Lebanon, where she’d worked for 22 years, closed because of the pandemic in March of 2020. At that time, schools were closed, people were working at home, and she decided to offer free workout classes outside her home on a side street in Lebanon. She offered four classes a week and texted updates about upcoming classes. From 4 to 16 people would text back and she would plan classes according to them and the weather. “It was my way of helping people get through the pandemic and the uncertainty, stress, and frustration; to give them an hour of time for themselves.” Encouraged to open her own studio, she converted her garage into a small studio that houses all the bells and whistles for every imaginable type of exercise. Because of the small space, group classes are limited to four in the winter, but larger classes are held in the summer when they can move outside. “There’s been an evolution in the fitness industry where people are looking for smaller studios. They want that one-on-one attention; they want small-group workouts. They also want a space they can go to work Find image at WWW.GREATERUPPERVALLEY.COM •

out on their own without going to a big gym. I was listening to what people wanted and the complexity of their lives and how they were trying to balance self-care, work, and family.” Schedules upended by the pandemic, Janet found that a lot of people turned to personal training and used the open-studio option to suit their needs.

HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FITNESS At Synergetic Fitness, she says, clients get support, commitment, teamwork, and education. “Education is huge,” Janet says. Strength training, cardio training, mobility, flexibility, healthy eating, and lifestyle wellness are all part of her workout plans. All clients are asked to set monthly goals and she provides strategies to keep them on track. The bottom line is that people feel comfortable and safe in a space where COVID protocols are strictly observed. “One of the hardest things was starting a business in the middle of a pandemic. This was a risk. But I believe in what is achieved in here and I believe in what I give my clients, whether it’s quality of life, improved fitness, weight loss, stress management—whatever their reason is 84 i m a g e •

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Janet has clients perform mobility, flexibility, and balance exercises to improve joint health and function and to help reduce injuries.

for training. Health, wellness, and fitness are the things that are achieved in here.” With the open-studio option, which costs $40 a month, clients schedule with Janet the times that are convenient for them. She shows them how to use the equipment correctly to ensure they’re safe and that they understand what different pieces of equipment do. Group fitness is punch-card-based—10 classes for $150. Clients book ahead on the website. When she knows who’s coming, “I take a look at what they like, and I try to put a little bit of everything into that workout for all the participants. A lot of time goes into planning those workouts and keeping them varied.”

LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE Janet puts the same effort into creating individual programs for her personal training clients and tries to make it affordable. “It was my goal when I opened Synergetic that I make training available for everybody.

“It was my goal when I opened Synergetic that I make training available for everybody. I have a single session, then I have session packages.”

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I have a single session, then I have session packages.” A single training session is $85. Six sessions are $83, 12 sessions are $81 and 24 sessions are $79. She looks at the whole person—who they are, what drives them, what’s going on in their personal and professional lives, their stressors, how they sleep, their lifestyle, if there are any physical issues, what medications they’re on, and why they’re coming to her. “It helps me design their programs.” While the space is small—12 feet by 22 feet—there is no shortage of state-ofthe-art equipment that includes a rowing machine, TRX straps for body-weight suspension strength training, straps of different thicknesses, weighted vests for body-weight exercises, sand bags for functional movements, weighted balls, ropes, Bosu balls, a punching bag, weight bars, kettlebells and dumbbells of all sizes, a TRX RIP trainer, steps and jump boxes of different heights, ab dollies for abdominal work, and an Airdyne bike that works both the upper and lower body. When the warmer weather returns, classes will expand outside again. Janet practices what she preaches. She works out six days a week and mixes it up, doing strength training three times a week, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, and cycling three times a week. “I’m 54 and I know what it’s like to get older and have to be flexible and reasonable with working out. I love working out.” With Synergetic Fitness, Janet shares that love for fitness and health as well as her vast experience in the field. “Since I opened my own business, I can really be the trainer that I am. I feel like I’m able to meet the needs of my clients in so many different ways that I wasn’t able to do before. It’s so rewarding to see your clients achieve their goals. My clients know that if they need me, I am there.” I

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“We’ve made so many friends here.”

Independent Living APDLifecare.org Lebanon, New Hampshire

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APRIL 5 Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart Lebanon Opera House.

March 31, April 7 Virtual Class: Shakers 101 Who were the Shakers? What were their beliefs? How did religion inform their daily lives and material culture? Join Enfield Shaker Museum’s Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for an introductory class exploring the answers to these questions and more. All sessions will be recorded so participants can tune in live or enjoy the course at their own pace. Zoom link and syllabus will be sent out one week before the class starts. Class readings will be provided digitally. If you have any questions, email education@shakermuseum.org. Zoom, 2pm shakermuseum.org April 5 Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart The world’s premier banjo virtuoso (and celebrated musical adventurer) revisits his love of bluegrass. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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April 6 Alash FREE! Masters of Tuvan xöömei, an ethereal throat singing technique involving multiple pitches. Lebanon Opera House, 6:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org April 7 First Thursday Hike at The Fells The Fells, 11am thefells.org April 7 Eyes on the Arctic and Climate Change with Author Kieran Mulvaney With a warming climate, what does this look like right now in our coldest regions and how can awareness help shape important action for the planet? Join us for a special opportunity to hear a first-hand experience of this fascinating and changing landscape. Awardwinning author, activist, and exploratory journalist, Kieran Mulvaney will take us on an adventure through the arctic,

sharing some of his incredible photos and thoughtful testimony of the raw arctic climate. The Nature Museum, 7pm nature-museum.org April 9 Keystone Revisited Calling all Deadheads! A tribute to Jerry Garcia’s spacey jazz-rock collaboration with Merl Saunders featuring guitarist Zach Nugent and Merl’s son, Tony, on bass. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org April 9 Bitter Pill Self-described as “rhythm and bluegrass,” Bitter Pill is a tight-knit family (literally father and daughter) who play a dark and anachronistic twist of folk, blues, jazz, rockabilly, and country— mixed with original spoken word as well as reading from classical literature. Claremont Opera House, 8pm claremontoperahouse.info April 13–May 15 Monty Python’s Spamalot Barrette Center for the Arts northernstage.com

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APRIL 15 Jake Shimabukuro Lebanon Opera House.

April 15 Jake Shimabukuro This Hawaii-born virtuoso has been called the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.” Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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April 21 Fly-Fishing Film Tour Short films from around the globe showcase world-class anglers and stunning natural environments. Lebanon Opera House, 7pm lebanonoperahouse.org April 22–24 Spring Shaker Forum Join the museum for an engaging annual weekend devoted to Shaker history and culture. There will be presentations by Shaker scholars, special activities, lodging, and meals in the Great Stone Dwelling. Please call the museum at (603) 632-4346. Enfield Shaker Museum shakermuseum.org April 27 Books and Nature, Winter Series: Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty Our focus is on joy and wonder in the natural world. Our guides will be a diverse group of nature writers. Please join us for an enriching experience, curated by the Grafton librarian and Nature Museum president, and enhanced by the curiosity, spark, experiences, and enthusiasm of our attendees. The Nature Museum via Zoom, 6pm nature-museum.org

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MAY 13 Bob Marley Lebanon Opera House.

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May 13 Comedian Bob Marley Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world . . . maybe even the universe. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org May 15 Film Premiere: If I Could Ride See the big-screen debut of this magical family-friendly film shot on location in the Upper Valley! Lebanon Opera House, 12 & 4:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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March 31–April 1 SITI Company: The Medium The Moore Theater, 7:30pm April 7 Big Move: Discussion and Workshop: Wisdom and the Aging Body Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 4pm April 8–9 The Day The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

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APRIL 19–20 Roger Guenveur Smith: Otto Frank

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May 14 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm May 15 Greg Hayes, Piano Church of Christ at Dartmouth, 1pm May 19 Dartmouth Idol Finals Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm May 21 Met Opera in HD: Lucia di Lammermoor Loew Auditorium, 1pm

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