Winter/Spring 2015

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Winter/Spring 2015

Quechee, Vermont 05059 Winter/Spring 2015
Published Quarterly
The Quechee Club’s
New Executive Chef
Dave Duval – QLLA President
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Pam Vernon
ave Duval took over as President
of the Quechee Lakes Landowners
Association (QLLA) Board of
Trustees in July 2014 with plenty of relevant
experience and lots of enthusiasm. He has been
a QLLA Trustee since 2012 and was named
vice president in July 2013. He served on the
Nominating, Golf Revenue, Pool Financing,
Marketing and Community Affairs Committees
and as Board liaison to the Golf and Greens
Committees.
As Duval explains, he is a “planner by
nature” with a strong background in finance
and management. Following more than 20
years in venture capital helping young companies get off the ground and grow, he is now in
wealth management—assisting clients to plan
for and manage finances—as Managing Director with Boston Financial Management.
Duval and wife Liz grew up near Boston,
met in junior high school, married after college and had three children, Dan, Krista and
Kara. They first visited Quechee in 1986, kept
coming back and bought a condo in 2000.
The kids learned how to ski—and the family loved everything about the weekends and
vacations they spent in Quechee. In 2011,
they purchased a house on Main Street and
are now full-time residents.
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N
emat Odeh has
been appointed the
Executive Chef of
The Quechee Club. Chef
Odeh, has served in several
leadership positions with the
Four Seasons Resort, The
Bellagio, Farmington Country
Club in Connecticut, Canaan
Valley Resort in West Virginia
and Shuttle Meadow Country
Club. Chef Odeh was born and
raised in Frankfurt, Germany.
He started in the family
business at age 12. After his
schooling at the Culinary
Academy in Frankfurt, he went
to Gstaad, Switzerland, for his apprenticeship training working
for three master chefs at the Palace Hotel. He continued his
culinary education after college by enrolling in a year of pastry
specialties. With interest in nutrition, he received a four-year
scholarship in the United States, earning a bachelors of science
degree in Science Nutrition and Health at Western Connecticut
State University. He also holds a certificate from NYU in Food
Chemistry & Reactions.
Continued on page 23
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P.O. Box 104 • White River Jct., VT 05001
The Focused Energy of Lisa Lacasse
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her husband, Ken, who was
the regional sales manager for
The North Face. She ran the
Ford Sayre childrens’ ski program based in Hanover, and
volunteered in schools and
elsewhere. “I believe in giving
back,” she says emphatically.
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ECRWSS
Finding Her Passion
You might assume that her
training in photography dates
back to her childhood, since
she’s the daughter of Adrian
Bouchard, for many years the
Dartmouth College photographer, but, she says, “I was
a snapshot girl, very active.
I liked to keep busy.” After
growing up in Hanover, Lacasse taught nursery school for
a while, and then worked with
Postal Customer
Quechee, VT 05059
You don’t want to drive
with me,” admits Lisa
Lacasse with one of her
happy laughs. Her obsession
with photography—her
involvement is too thorough
to call it a hobby—of the
last couple of years means
frequently pulling over to catch
a special image. “I’m moving
from taking a photograph to
making a photograph,” she
explains. “Now that I have
grandchildren, I find they
move too quickly for a pointand-shoot camera.” The
little digital camera wouldn’t
capture the quicksilver
essence her eye saw, so in the
fall of 2011 Lacasse bought a
serious digital single lens reflex
(SLR) camera to capture the
details of a shot, and to frame
the image with precision.
“This is my baby,” Lacasse says, dragging out a
substantial backpack and
unzipping its main compartment. Well-fitted pockets
hold a camera body, lenses,
filters, batteries and a system
for carrying a tripod.
Photo by Derek MacDonald
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LEND A HAND
A Sociable Spot with Good Home Cooking
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he Upper Valley is blessed
with many people who quietly
perform significant work to
help others. A collection of such folks
can be found at the Bugbee Senior
Center in White River Junction, VT.
The building itself is a gift, the legacy
of T.D. Bugbee, a local dentist who
died in 1954 leaving money to the
town of Hartford for a building in the
town’s interest and bearing his name.
The Senior Center opened in 1980.
The Center provides social services
such as rides to medical appointments,
assistance with Social Security, living
wills, Medicare and Medicaid. The
Center also provides a variety of different activities. A table holds a jigsaw puzzle in process; Monday and
Friday are bingo days, and Tuesday
is cribbage. Wednesday is line dancing, which brings additional visitors
who follow the instructor. Thursday
is Zumba Gold. These social events
attract people who join in the Center’s
most well known service: meals.
Or perhaps it’s vice versa—the
sociability of dining together draws
people into other group pursuits.
Either way, lunch at the Center is
popular with the hardworking-kitchen
staff preparing approximately 120
meals a day.
Close to half of these meals are
delivered to housebound seniors
through the Meals on Wheels program. Each weekday, volunteers drive
specified routes delivering a hot lunch
“to frail or convalescing seniors.”
Drivers cover five routes: Thetford,
Norwich, downtown White River,
Hartford-Wilder and “the Quechee
route,” which includes West Hartford.
Though their contact with each person is brief, drivers keep an eye out
for problems and can report possible
health or social needs they observe.
Funding for the meals program
comes from donations from the
seniors receiving meals (currently
suggested at $5 per day) and about
half the funding comes from the federal government. There is no income
threshold. The Center does not use
donated food, or federal surplus distributions, because these do not pro-
hates mac and cheese, and has never
eaten a stewed tomato. His chance
to exercise his opinions about cuisine
comes once a month when the Center
sends out for pizza.
vide a reliable and sufficient supply of
the ingredients they actually use. The
chefs will leave out the brownie from
a diabetic’s meal, or substitute canned
fruit, but “we don’t have a wide range
of substitutions we can make,” says
Center Director Len Brown. “By and
large the group that comes in here
wants comfort food.”
Mac and cheese is very popular,
adds Brown, “and heaven forbid you
forget the stewed tomatoes that go
with it.” He adds, sotto voice, that he
The staff
Brown has been director of the
Center since the fall of 2008. Immediately prior to this job, he sold motorcycles—“I like to ride, and have owned
a number of motorcycles over the
years”—but his main career was for 31
years as a superintendent of schools in
various districts. “When I began this
job my mom said, ‘It’s just like working in schools—us old people are just
like children.’” Brown displays a freewheeling good humor that probably
helped him survive school meetings.
He has a practical excuse for displaying a large photo of Elvis Presley in
his office—it’s a clock, donated to a
bazaar, but the clock doesn’t work so
he put it aside—but what about the
mylar palm tree that dangles over his
head? Well, that was a surprise gift
after a vacation, and he’s surprising
people by keeping it.
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t’s four below zero as I’m writing this, with no sign of Spring around the
corner. While there’s plenty of outdoor activities, like snowshoeing, skiing
and a game of paddle tennis to enjoy during these remaining weeks of
Winter, I can’t wait for Spring’s warm breezes and to start my garden!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Quechee Times filled with profiles of
community members, news from local organizations, and a variety of the many
activities that draw people to this area.
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Pam Vernon
Ruth Sylvester
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Reading A Good Book with Friends
ook clubs date back to the
1800s—and likely long before
that recorded date. They can be
found in local bookstores, at libraries,
even online, but most often in homes
where a group of friends gather to share
a good book, interesting conversation
and friendship. In 2001, that’s how
a group of Quechee residents started
theirs. Ann Heimarck, Alice Goldstein
and Rosemarie Scibetta wanted to start
a book group and discovered that four
other women—Karen Tahmousch,
Vaughn Glanville, Roberta Epstein
and Maywood Giordano—also were
thinking of starting one. They came
together and since that time they
have added members, lost members
to moves, including in the past six
months Sharon Corrigan, Peggy
Jones and Arlyne Berke and original
member, Maywood Giordano, who
passed away in June.
The group meets once a month
for breakfast at one of the 14 members’ homes. After a half an hour or
so of chitchat and socializing they
begin their discussion, sometimes
around the dining room table, other
times circling the living room. Each
book has a discussion leader who provides background information on the
author and then offers some leads to
start a discussion.
Rosemarie Scibetta the group’s
leader keeps members informed about
future meetings, compiles a yearly list
of books that the group has read and
provides recaps for those that weren’t
able attend.
Member Mary Ann Corcoran
sums up the camaraderie of the group,
“We’re more than a bunch of women
who discuss books. We have become
some kind of inexplicable family unit.”
And here’s why other members
enjoy being part of this “inexplicable
family unit,” and the books they’ve
enjoyed reading together.
I remember the first book I read
when I started with this wonderful
group: Time and Again by Jack Finney.
I never would have picked that book,
but enjoyed it thoroughly. My favorites? Hannah’s Daughters by Marianne
Fredriksson, Call the Darkness Light by
Nancy Zaroulis, The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot…
sorry, I can’t keep to three…The Boys
in the Boat by Daniel James Brown,
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
and many others. – Diane Ames
What I’m finding out about myself
through our book club is that I’m a
historical fiction fan. I never would
have aligned myself with that genre,
but as I looked down the list of what
we’ve read, I found myself choosing
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Godwin, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and
Sweet by Jamie Ford among my favorite reads. I also enjoyed a non-fiction
choice, Devil in the White City, by
Erik Larson. Book club has stretched
my enjoyment to places I wouldn’t
necessarily have gone by myself!”
– Mary Ann Corcoran
As a new member of the book
club, I am impressed with the level of
commitment, the thoughtful discussions and the willingness of members
to stretch their reading experiences.
Since I’ve joined, my favorite books
among the ones we’ve shared are Still
Alice by Lisa Genova and Orphan
Train by Christina Baker Kline.
Looking back over previous books
the club has read, I count among
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Duval with his family.
The “kids” (now adults in Texas, Illinois and New York) really wanted to
see their parents settled in Quechee—how could there be a better option? Two
of them are planning to move back to the Northeast to be closer to family and
Quechee—their “real home.” One of the most important family members, Rory
a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, is only at home in Quechee!
In his leisure time, Duval likes to golf, ski and hike. He is a serious Boston
sports team fan (Go Sox and Patriots!) and enjoys Texas Christian University football (Go Horned Frogs!). He also serves as a Director and Treasurer
for Rostro de Cristo, a Catholic charity that provides spiritual and educational
opportunities for the people of Ecuador. They support Ecuadorians to meet basic
human needs in their developing communities with core values of justice and
service to others. Duval has spent time on the ground in Ecuador and will head
there again this year for the 25th anniversary of the organization.
Duval is passionate about utilizing his skills to help to advance organizations
and people. With more time, the Quechee “bug” and the desire to make a contribution, he decided to share his skills with QLLA. There is always room for
improvement and Duval likes to “leave things better than he found them.”
So far, through his work with QLLA committees he has helped to bring
Walt Cunningham and the first annual Music Fest to Quechee, to create the
Quechee Collegiate Challenge with Division 1 golf teams, organize new debt
financing and develop an Institutional Plan along with QLLA member Ted
York. Duval introduced a new approach to QLLA’s financial planning and
took a leadership role in the development and implementation of a meaningful
survey of the membership.
Duval’s vision of Quechee is a “vibrant community of active, multi-generational families who enjoy all the amenities and natural beauty that Quechee
offers.” He sees a need to “do a better job with new member orientation, articulating the QLLA value proposition and increasing the effectiveness of marketing activities.”
Planning for the Future
During his first six months as President, the focus has been to bring all
Trustees to a common level of knowledge about QLLA and the management
challenges which it faces. Board members have participated in orientation sessions in the areas of finance, legal, developer relationship, campus, management
and institutional planning. He has worked with the Finance Committee and
management to develop a “dashboard” of key metrics for financial reports for
improved understanding and trending of important elements. As he says, “It is
important that the Board continually find new ways to assess QLLA finances
and work toward the creation of our long-term master financial plan.”
We know that people often decide to come to Quechee at the recommendation of those who already live here. Duval likes to showcase golf as a way to
get new folks to come. Duval encourages everyone who is interested to attend
QLLA Board meetings and to share their skills to make Quechee an always better and wonderful place to live and play! n
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Before she took up photography, Lacasse was a quilter. “Voracious” is the
word she uses to describe this interest—and probably the right word for her
approach to any project she turns to. To master photography, she shows a
thoughtful approach to understanding and learning her craft. After buying her
SLR camera, she took an introductory class in White River Junction. “The
teacher’s first instruction was ‘Read the manual,’” she recalls, “so I did. I didn’t
understand anything. It was like reading in Russian.” After a more advanced
class, she says, “I did it again on my own. When you grow as a photographer,
you can go back to something you did before and it’s different. You learn new
things. It was work—I worked at becoming a photographer. For example, I
[learned to adjust all the camera’s settings] with my eyes closed for night photography. You don’t want to wreck your night vision with a flashlight.”
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In the winter of 2011–12
Lacasse went to Florida with
her new camera. She joined
a photography club—she
was the 1000th member—
and discovered the pleasure
and utility of trading expertise, challenges, ideas and
questions with others in the
field. With her characteristic energy, she founded a camera club here, the Quechee Area Camera Club
(QACC) pronounced Quack. The Club uses Meetup, a website for networking
based on location and interest. QACC now has about 250 members from all
over the Upper Valley, and beyond. Some of the club’s activities are purely
online, such as various photo challenges. Members post their favorite—or problematic—pictures in categories such as Architecture, Red, Moving Water and
receive feedback from each other.
The club also has monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month,
at the Quechee Club, where professionals give presentations, or members
discuss gear and technology; manipulating the physical picture from a digital
camera requires a computer, a printer, and software such as Lightroom or Photoshop. The group also goes on expeditions to take pictures. They have been
to Kildeer Farm greenhouses, Mt. Washington at sunrise, and fireworks shows
in Quechee and Wilder.
“All the members use QACC as they want to,” says Lisa. “I see some members every week, some every month, and some come and go. Some I’ve only met
online, through their photographs. All of that is fine.”
“We are a friendly club,” she adds. “At the meetings I try to introduce
the new members to as many members as possible. There’s nothing worse
than showing up as a newbie at a meeting and just standing around. I love
to meet them and learn about their lives—and of course I love to talk
about photography.”
Birds, Barns, and Family Ties
Lacasse displays some of her photos on her website (lisalacassephotography.
com), revealing her love of New England’s landscape, and a special talent for
getting people to open up to the camera. She has developed her ability to spot
a frame-able image in a landscape, though getting the shot may be hard work.
“Most good photography is in the early morning, or late afternoon,” she points
out, because of the slanting light, and that can mean waiting for the sun in the
cold, or missing social events in the evening. “Pemaquid Point Reflection” (pictured above) reveals beautiful composition, with the lines of the rocks drawing
the eye to the classic buildings, which are further framed by the line of glowing
clouds. The reflection of the clouds and buildings in the foreground pool would
not be visible had she not changed the shot angle by lying down flat.
Lacasse’s pictures show up in publicity materials for Children’s Hospital at
Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) and Quechee Lakes. She also does marketing photos for realtors. But one of her favorite jobs is photographing a family,
whether at a reunion party, or a planned photoshoot. “It’s a privilege to be part
of the family for that time,” she says. “With kids, you have to catch personality
really quickly. Shoot fast, and get down on the kid’s level. I’ll say, ‘Say “Stinky
feet,”’ and of course they laugh,” she says. “And I’m not above bribes—I tell
the parents to bring whatever rewards they use. With my grandson, I told him
‘Make a silly face. Now another. Now another!’ and when he realizes he doesn’t
have another silly face, that’s the magic shot.” n
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he Quechee Garden Club was busy over the holidays as can be seen
from these photos. In keeping with the Club’s beautification mission,
Garden Club members decorated the library, the gazebo, the bridge and
the Quechee Lakes section signs. Thanks to all who worked on this and thanks
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The year was off to a good start with the January program featuring Patty
Talbot who spoke about her travels to gardens in Germany and Guernsey.
We have some great programs over the next few months:
February, “Workshop: Miniature Arrangements in Our Own Containers”
March, “Growing Tubers and Bulbs”
April, “Preserving Native American Plants” with Michael Caduto
Programs are held on the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the
Quechee Club.
In early May, the club will sponsor Green Up Day, which all Quechee residents are invited to participate in. Also in May, Karen Garney from Henderson’s
Nursery will present “Get the Dirt! The Nitty Gritty of Soil Care.” And don’t
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Reading A Good Book with Friends – continued from page 5
my favorites The Red Tent by Anita
Diamant and Devil in the White City
by Erik Larson. High praise to a Girl
with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevaliar and Invention of Wings by Sue
– Gail Ferney
Monk King.
It’s hard to choose just a few
favorites but here are mine – a true
history and then a blend in historical fiction: Team of Rivals by Doris
Kearns Goodwin, The Girl with the
Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevaliar and
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
– Alice Goldstein
Reading books is a wonderful way
to experience life and escape the
mundane. Fiction can become reality
and reality can take the guise of fiction. Our book group has enriched my
reading choices and literary perspectives beyond measure! Thank you
friends! Hard to pick three favorites
but I especially liked The Secret Life
of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, Hiding in
Plain Sight by Nuruddin Farah, with
the author, Betty Lauer attending
our discussion, and Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jaime Ford.
– Ann Heimarck
I don’t actually live in Quechee
and find the book club to be a wonderful way to connect with a group of
lovely ladies. That is not to mention
all the reading I would not have been
doing without the incentive of our
group sharing of thoughts and opinions in a comforting and non-judgmental environment. Some of my
favorite books have been Mountains
beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder,
The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin and Team
of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
– Mary Ann Kaplinsky
A few of my favorites are: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Glass Castles by Jeannette Walls, Half Broke
Horses by Jeannette Walls, Orphan
Train by Christina Baker Kline and
Wild by Cheryl Strayed. – Jen Lewis
I love that books take us to places
we will never get to and times that are
often long past. Three books jumped
out at me – Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, Just Kids by
Patti Smith and The Year of Magical
Thinking by Joan Didion. I’m surprised
that they are all non-fiction, but I
shouldn’t be. What is more amazing
than these books about real people
doing extraordinary things, often
against all odds? – Jane Reagan
For me the best determiner of a
good book is that I don’t want it to
end. And, although I love to get lost
in a fiction book, I find the books
that stay with me the longest are
non-fiction and historical fiction.
Some of my favorites through the
years are Team of Rivals by Doris
Kearns Goodwin, Paris, A Love
Story, by Kati Marton, and The Life
of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
All are non-fiction and gave me a
glimpse: into a better understanding
of history during Abraham Lincoln’s
presidency, a beautiful love story,
and scientific information about
what eventually became known as
stem cells that boggled my mind.
– Rosemarie Scibetta
I’ve loved the opportunity to share
books, which have challenged us to
examine how we would act in difficult
situations. I think about Defending
Jacob by William Landay and the discussion we had about what we would
have done if confronted with such a
heart-wrenching decision. We each
bring our own unique experiences
and background to the group and our
discussions are so rich because of our
different histories. – Jill Tane
I, too, surprised myself at my
choice of reading material, two historical fictions and one nonfiction:
Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin, The
Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.
– Ginny Taylor
I am amazed at the variety of
books we have read since 2001 and
have discussed with comments,
personal experiences and respect
for all of our members comments. I
probably would not have read such
a wide variety and am so grateful
for this wonderful experience. It
is difficult to mention my favorites but here goes: The Red Tent by
Anita Diamant, The Kite Runner by
Khaled Hosseini and Mary: Mrs A
Lincoln by Janis Cookie Newman.
– Muriel Steinberg
I guess my favorite is Team of
Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin,
mainly because I might not have read
it otherwise. A really great biography!
– Kristin Wood n
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One of the grand old farms of it’s day. 8 bedrooms, 3 baths. This was a real show place and
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Wonderful contemporary located close to the club
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES
Beautiful Vale condo- 3 bedroom,
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Master suite on main level. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a full
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and another full bath. Located a
short walk to the village green, post
office, library and Simon Pearce.
QUECHEE $350,000
Great view from this large 3 bedroom, 4 bath town home with views
from almost every room. Hardwood
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ceilings, large loft, open kitchen
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furnished including all beds, living
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QUECHEE $195,000
Saltbox Village condo with master
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open floor plan, and a pellet stove. A
single car detached garage is included! Pleasant walk to the Library and
Quechee Village. CONDO $108,000
Two Mill Run condos to choose
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These units offer and open floor plan,
vaulted ceilings and a nice deck.
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LAND & LOTS
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Quechee Library
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Kate Schaal
inter, with its days of brilliant, invigorating beauty alternating
with ice and slush, also fortunately provides good opportunities for
reading and discussing, enjoying films and plays together, knitting
and chatting, and, every year, participating in the Vermont Reads program.
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Orwell in America
Staff from Northern Stage come to Quechee Library on Tuesday, February
24 at 6 p.m. to discuss the upcoming play Orwell in America. Northern Stage is
collaborating with Upper Valley Libraries to bring workshops, scripts and complimentary tickets to us. In advance of upcoming productions, enjoy a workshop
with directors and actors, borrow the scripts and receive complimentary ticket
vouchers while supplies last. Here’s the Orwell script’s summary: In the first years
after World War II, George Orwell, author of Animal Farm, is chaperoned on
an American book tour by a fetching young woman, provided by the publisher,
whose job is to dissuade Orwell from telling America why he is a proud socialist.
This drama, first presented in a staged reading in our New Works Now Festival, is a world premiere play and stars Jamie Horton in the title role. You may
consider reading some of Orwell’s work from our library collection before the
informal talk February 24 with one of the actors and the director. Northern
Stage will present the play March 11 through 29.
Paddington
Paddington, the young Peruvian bear who ends up in London, has enchanted
generations as a book character, a stuffed replica and now as a movie star (along
with Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville). Borrow the book, the DVD (as soon
as it is released), and bring any children and stuffed bears to the library on
Friday, February 20 at 4 p.m. as Marieke Sperry uses her British upbringing to
create this children’s program.
Vermont Reads
Every year Quechee/Wilder Library
looks to Vermont Reads, a statewide community reading endeavor, for the opportunity to create a series of multi-generational
programs in exchange for a grant of 50
copies of the selected title. Vermont Reads
2015 focuses on Salman Rushdie and the
short novel first written for his son, Haroun
and the Sea of Stories. After live streaming Rushdie’s talk in Burlington at the
end of January as he asked his great question: “What is the use of stories that
aren’t even true?,” we gathered for display and loaning all the Rushdie books in
the collection, including the memoir, Joseph Anton. A book discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 at 5:30 pm. We’ll provide refreshments and the
chance to discuss this amusing book that answered that question. It will also be
a chance to discuss freedom of speech—the powerful consequences of which are
as sadly evident now as in 1989 when a fatwa for Rushdie was issued following
publication of Satanic Verses.
Also as part of Vermont Reads at this Library, there will be story times
devoted to stories from the Vermont Folk Life Center and a “storycorps”themed interview station for older children and adults. Watch the website at
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Wool sweaters, mittens, scarves and hats are essentials and take on special
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Legos Club resumes at the library on Friday afternoons at 3 p.m. in March.
Kids are invited to come for some theme-building activity. Storytimes are held
every Wednesday at 10 am with stories followed by a related project.
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Friends of the Library
Co-presidents of the Friends group, Jo Allsop and Ann DeLoach, ask you
to look forward as far as August for a golf afternoon in support of the library.
Meanwhile, the Friends are supporting the special monthly reading groups at
the library with funds to purchase and borrow extra copies. These groups, always
welcoming new people are:
The Mystery Monday Group, meeting at 4 p.m. on March 2, April 13 and
May 4, will discuss, in order, Arnaldur Indridason, Walter Mosley and Asa Larsson. In the display case many titles for borrowing prior to the discussions can be
found. Perhaps reading Icelandic thrillers will make Vermont in March seem a
little less bleak.
The Science Fiction group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
with technical services librarian Nick Clemens. Librarian Marieke Sperry leads a
discussion at the Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction the first Friday
of each month at 12:45 pm. Titles of books and dates can be confirmed from on
the library website or by calling 295-1232.
Library Hours and Available Items
Library hours are M,W,F, 10-6; T,Th, 2-7; and Saturday, 9-2. The library is
also available 24/7 with a very full website of resources and connections to downloadable materials for reading and listening. Do drop in and browse often though
to find books one might never have otherwise found. For instance, consider: In
the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides, Honeydew by Edith Pearlman, Florence
Gordon by Brian Morton, The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture. Join the conversation around the DVD display (ever expanding) about the latest films and series
like The Americans, Borgen and House of Cards.
Then take home the short work by Sarah Ruhl entitled nothing less than
100 Essays I Don’t Have Time to Write on Umbrellas and Sword Fights, Parades and
Dogs, Fire Alarms, Children and Theater. She begins by quoting Robert Lowell,
“I guess I don’t really like solitude. The fun is hammering bits of it out of a
crowded life.”
That seems a fine description for this library community, working together
to create a shared resource so that all have the materials for individual pursuits.
The Board and staff share in thanking all for support of the annual appeal and
ongoing gifts of time and talent. n
Quechee Library Events
Friday, February 20, 4 pm: Paddington Bear program at the Quechee
Library for all kids (and their bears) who want to celebrate the character
who left Peru for London and has now strayed from the book to the movie.
See www.quecheelibrary.org for more information.
Tuesday, February 24, 3 p.m.: Tea Theater at the Quechee Library. Come
to view a classic on the big screen and enjoy refreshments and discussion.
Tuesday., February 24, 6 p.m.: Northern Stage pre-production discussion
at the Quechee Library for Orwell in America. Free tickets available to participants while supply lasts. Enjoy meeting an actor and director from the
regional theater.
Monday, March 2, 4 p.m.: Monday Mystery group meets at the Quechee
Library to discuss works by the Icelandic writer, Arnaldur Indridason.
Monday, March 23, 6 p.m.: Sci Fi book discussion group meets at the
Quechee Library on the fourth Monday of each month and welcomes
new participants. Books available at the circ desk or by contacting nick@
quecheelibrary.org
Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 p.m.: Vermont Reads 2015 discussion at the
Quechee Library. The author Salman Rushdie and his short novel, Haroun
and the Sea of Stories, will be the topic. Books are available for borrowing
at the circ. desk.‘
Tuesday, April 7, 3 p.m.: Tea Theater at the Quechee Library. Come to
view a classic on the big screen and enjoy refreshments and discussion.
Monday, April 13, 4 p.m.: Monday Mystery group meets at the Quechee
Library to discuss works by Walter Mosley.
Tuesday, April 21, 3 p.m.: Tea Theater at the Quechee Library. Come to
view a classic on the big screen and enjoy refreshments and discussion.
Monday, April 27, 6 p.m.: Sci Fi book discussion group meets at the
Quechee Library on the fourth Monday of each month and welcomes
new participants. Books available at the circ desk or by contacting nick@
quecheelibrary.org
Monday, May 4, 4 p.m.: Monday Mystery group meets at the Quechee
Library to discuss works by Asa Larsson.
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Made in Vermont
Tradition is Just the Beginning
W
hat do you call an individual who is
able to merge form and function in an
artistic blend? Is he a craftsman, an artist
or an engineer? Whatever your choice might be in
North Pomfret they call him Captain Dan Embree, a
retired Merchant Mariner who constructs his unique
Adirondack guide boats in a small “shipyard” at the
end of Bunker Hill Road.
Graduated in 1973 from the New York Maritime
College at Fort Schuyler, Captain Embree spent
23 years in a seagoing career, which culminated in
his command of the 55,000-ton vessel American
Cormorant. This heavy-lift, semi-submersible, converted tanker was utilized to transport such unique
cargo like oil derricks, which were floated onto its
decks or barges chock-a-block full of military hardware and explosives. A ship much like this one
transported the damaged U.S. Naval guided missile
frigate USS Stark after a disastrous missile attack on
May 17, 1987.
In 1990 Embree began experimenting with his
first boats many of which never met his critical
approval and were thus consigned into very expensive firewood. By 1995 he had perfected the boat
building process and the first classic Adirondack
guide boat rolled out of his barn. Dan had seen
enough of the seagoing life by that time and retired
to his home in Vermont.
Evolved from a hunting skiff, the Adirondack guide
boat has remained virtually unchanged since the 19th
century. The boat is known as being the fastest fixed
seat rowing boat and was used by sporting guides for
their clients who traveled to the Adirondack region
from New York City. Seeing as the occupants of the
craft are sitting almost on the bottom of the boat the
vessel is more stable than a canoe and, unlike a canoe,
it is rowed not paddled.
Your initial impression of this gleaming craft is
to simply want to hang it from the rafters of a large,
rustic house, perhaps set it in your living room as
an exquisite coffee table, display it and show it to
your friends. These are good ideas – all of which
have been tried. However, every boat is a rugged
and working machine designed to last a lifetime of
rowing and fishing abuse. Each boat is completely
unique in its size, shape and engineering, however
typically one will be constructed with a stunning
blend of spruce, fir and rich cherry wood. Solid
cherry oars set into antique brass oarlocks set off
the look of the hull while wicker seats where the
rower and the passenger face each other for intimate
conversation give the interior an old-fashioned and
Victorian feel. The whole package just makes you
want to grab a fly rod, a picnic basket, or your best
girl and set out on the lake for a Norman Rockwell
Sunday excursion. Oh yes, and don’t forget your
parasol and straw boater in order to be the very
height of fashion.
Now don’t get me wrong on this, these are not
sissified craft. Au contraire mon ami! Dan’s personal
boat has been rowed for an estimated 3,000 miles
over the last 20 years. It is still as reliable and solid as
the day it rolled out of the shipyard and every single
craft meets the same exacting standards.
The handcrafted guide boats do not come
cheaply as one might suspect given the solid materials and upwards of 300 man hours to construct.
Seven thousand and five hundred dollars for a
12-foot boat is a reasonable estimate. Allow a little
extra time for launching the eye-catching dark blue
hull from your favorite site since you will quickly
discover that you are the envy of every individual on
the lake as you answer myriad questions and receive
dozens of compliments.
To contact Dan Embree and see his boats being
built call 802-295-5959 or email at embreed@sover.
net or write to P,O. Box 331 N. Pomfret, VT 05053.
I am sure you will be impressed. n
See you on the lakes!
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Meet the McKenna family
The McKenna family from left to right: Taylor, Matt, Sara, Dave, Amelia, and Julie.
Taylor
What’s the one meal that a member of your family
makes that you could eat every day? My mom’s
breakfast casserole
What’s your favorite movie to watch with your
family? Home movies from when we were
younger
What’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with
your family? Go skiing!
What’s a favorite family tradition? Reading
The Night Before Christmas together on
Christmas Eve
What’s your favorite board game to pay with your
family? Monopoly
What’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken?
A trip to Rome, Italy
Matt
makes that you could eat every day? Mom’s
Doritos chicken
family? The Pacifier
your family? Go to VINS
What’s a favorite family tradition? Family dinners
family? Life
Going to Rome, Paris and England
Sara
makes that you could eat every day?
Apple-sausage egg and cheese sandwiches on
English muffins that my dad makes for us in
the morning
family? The Devil Wears Prada
your family? Ski
What’s a favorite family tradition? My dad reading
The Night Before Christmas to all of us on
Christmas Eve
family? A “Name Game” that Taylor and Matt
taught us (that they play on their high school
ski team trips)
Thanksgiving in Vail
Dave
makes that you could eat every day? Any of Julie’s
homemade soups
family? Super 8
your family? Sit around a warm fire What’s a favorite family tradition? Pre-dawn stop
at Maplefields on race day
family?I don’t really play board games!
China Amelia
makes that you could eat every day? Grilled cheese
Matt makes
family? The Princess Bride
your family? Sled
What’s a favorite family tradition? Waiting on the
stairs on Christmas morning
family? Sorry!
China
Julie
makes that you could eat every day? My Dad’s
Lemon Chicken
family? ELF
your family? Spend an evening sitting around
the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and talking
for hours (and skiing at the Quechee Hill of
course).
What’s a favorite family tradition? Hosting
extended family and friends at our house on
Easter
family? Othello
China or Florence
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Life Long Learning – OSHER@Dartmouth
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Pam Vernon
hen I was asked to write an article
about the community adult education
program at Dartmouth, I thought
“easy – look up a few things and summarize.”
Well, it isn’t quite as simple as that! ILEAD, now
OSHER@Dartmouth is a dynamic organization
that is poised to continue to grow and make a
major contribution to our lifelong learning. A
number of Quechee residents have been actively
involved and many of us take advantage of the
wonderful opportunities that it offers.
ILEAD, an acronym for the Institute for Lifelong Education at Dartmouth, was established in 1990 through the efforts of
38 original founders and Dartmouth College. An early press release about the
program stated that the pronunciation should be like Homer’s “ILIAD” to “suggest adventures of the mind.” The program has provided affordable lectures
and courses to Upper Valley residents for almost 25 years, and has expanded
to include a summer lecture series, study and travel abroad courses and special
events including key issues forums.
As then President John Kemeny of Dartmouth said upon completion of ILEAD’s
first full year, “Keeping one’s mind limber and strong is the key to a rewarding life…
Lifelong learning is absolutely essential for a meaningful life.
Transition to OSHER@Dartmouth
In 2014, ILEAD became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth—the 118th such institute—and is now called OSHER@Dartmouth. The
Bernard Osher Foundation (osherfoundation.org), founded in 1977, is a philanthropic organization headquartered in San Francisco that supports higher education and the arts. The Foundation supports a growing national network of lifelong
learning institutes located at colleges and universities and is dedicated to meeting
the needs of older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.
ILEAD received a $100,000 grant from Osher in
2013 for program enhancements and was then
invited to join the Osher network. OSHER@
Dartmouth received a $2 million endowment
grant to support and advance its initiatives; the
name was changed to reflect the benefactor. As
Stew Wood, current OSHER@Dartmouth President said upon announcing this new partnership,
“The possibilities for future collaboration with
the Osher Institute across the country are exciting…Our programs will benefit from joining this
extensive network.” The endowment will mean
an annual infusion to the operating budget that will allow program enhancement
without the need to divert resources for major fundraising efforts.
Back to basics – the OSHER@Dartmouth mission is: “To provide outstanding
lifelong educational opportunities to those in the greater Upper Valley” with a
vision of being recognized as a national leader for excellence in lifelong education. If interested in more information including core values, the Charter,
annual meeting reports, program availability and registration, please check the
website at osher.dartmouth.edu/. It is very comprehensive and is up-to-date!
Offerings at Osher@Dartmouth
There are currently more than 1600 members of OSHER@Dartmouth and
more than 25,000 course registrations over its history. Membership is required
for in-depth courses, which are presented for generally eight-week periods and
mini-courses from two to four weeks in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Special lectures or daylong programs are available during this time as well. There is a topic
specific Summer Lecture Series. Special and Summer programs usually don’t
require membership. Membership and all programs are open to all…first come,
first served.
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In 2014, more than 80 courses were offered in a number of different locations
across the Upper Valley on topics ranging from “Watercolor for Timid Souls”
to “I-Pad Basics” to “Comparative Religion.” The Summer Lecture Series, entitled “Middle East: Cauldron of Crisis and Change,” was very well attended and
regarded! Recent study/travel programs included trips to the Basque region of
Spain, Cuba and Botswana. The first Key Issues Forum was held in May 2014 on
“Health Care Reform and Local Initiatives: Can the Upper Valley be a Model for
the Nation?” in collaboration with The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy
and Clinical Practices (TDI). TDI is at the forefront of health policy and reform;
OSHER@Dartmouth is an effective vehicle for getting this kind of high quality
program to all Upper Valley residents who are interested.
Volunteers make it possible
The real heart of OSHER@Dartmouth has been and continues to be the incredible effort of all the volunteers who make the program happen. The governance
and operating committees comprise all volunteer members. With the support of
a very small administrative staff, these volunteers do the work. All Study Leaders
volunteer their time and knowledge; these are special people who have something
to share—could be something erudite or just intriguing—and love to teach and
learn. Leaders are retired or current professors, teachers, scientists, engineers, physicians, artists and religious leaders. The Curriculum Committee vets and provides
strong support to study leaders. Of course, the Upper Valley offers a richness of
human resources; and special guest faculty are sometimes invited to help.
This year (starting in July 2015) marks the 25th anniversary of ILEAD/
OSHER@Dartmouth; special programs and events are being planned to celebrate.
Planning is also underway for expanded programming and use of technology with
the benefit of the new Osher network participation. Partnerships are currently in
place with AVA, Hypertherm, The Montshire Museum and Vermont Institute
of Natural Science (VINS) and new partners are under consideration.
Lisa King, Program Manager since 1995, “absolutely loves her job. Our members are great, our volunteer study leaders are fantastic, the staff is wonderful, and
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Life Long Learning – OSHER@Dartmouth – continued from page 19
Quechee’s connection
Quechee residents enjoy and benefit from the programs and have also contributed to its success! Ginia Allison, Quechee resident for many years who now
lives at Kendal at Hanover, is an original founder and one of five study leaders
during the first pilot year! She led a course on mythology “because it’s a subject I
know and love!” (I wasn’t aware of Ginia’s involvement before working on this
article, but if you know her, it’s no surprise!) Stew Wood, also a former Quechee
resident now at Kendal, is President of the Leadership Council. Bruce MacDonald, Quechee resident, is on the Leadership Council and headed up the Summer
Lecture Series for ten years. I see Rosemarie Scibetta’s name on the list of Curriculum Committee members (along with Ginia) and Harvey Bazarian, Ron Dull,
Bruce MacDonald and Rita Palanov were all study leaders in 2014 (Apologies if
I missed anyone).
Wood reflected on his experience with OSHER@Dartmouth as he nears the
end of his two-year term at the lead. Wood is a very active retired Episcopalian
Bishop who is a graduate of Dartmouth. “I got started by signing up for a course.
It wasn’t long before I thought I’d try my hand as a study leader. That was fun and
personally very rewarding so I did it several more times. Then out of the blue I
was asked to serve on the Board (now Leadership Council), introducing me to the
significant contributions of a host of volunteers who oversee everything. I’ve also
learned a great deal about Dartmouth and the Provost’s office, which has oversight
for all academic departments. I count this as one of the really bright spots in my
adult life. I’ve had the chance to work with others in a way that makes a difference
in the lives of many people and have fun doing it.”
There have been several ILEAD programs presented at The Quechee Club and
we hope to partner actively with OSHER@Dartmouth in the future to offer the
great facilities here for more programs for residents of Quechee and our neighbors.
We all need to maintain active minds; what an opportunity we have to do this
through OSHER@Dartmouth! “Join in and share in the learning and laughter at
Osher,” says King. n
A Sociable Spot with Good Home Cooking – continued from page 3
Regina Burg has the challenging job of making sure there are Meals on
Wheels drivers every day. She has a core of regular drivers who cover one day
a week, but when they have a conflict she starts calling her list of substitutes
for that route. (As it happens, right now someone is about to retire from the
Quechee route, so if anyone is looking for a volunteer opportunity to drive
around listening to favorite CDs or the radio, give her a call. 802-295-9068)
In charge of actually creating the roughly 29,000 meals per year are Christy
Hazen and Carrie Laribee-Brown. Hazen is the keystone of the cooking, and is
also in charge of ordering. Food is made from scratch, amazingly enough. If there
are leftovers, they get frozen for distribution to those who need weekend meals.
Growing old is, as they say, not for sissies, but the Bugbee Center provides
cheerful—and tasty—help along the way. n
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Ice Fishing Derby on Dewey’s Pond
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years old—and competed for several
trophies in their age group.
Ice houses and fishing equipment
dotted the landscape as snow flurries
turned the tournament into a real
life snow globe. Kids were pulled on
the ice in sleds by their parents and
makeshift hockey games erupted as
adults sat around fishing holes drinking coffee and keeping their eye on
their lines. Hot dogs, chili, chicken
Rebecca Whitney
n January 24, approximately
60 children aged six to
fourteen, with the support of
their families and friends, gathered on
the frozen surface of Dewey’s Pond in
Quechee for the 14th Annual Youth Ice
Fishing Derby. The children were placed
into three age-appropriate divisions—6
and under, 7-10 years old, and 11-14
soup and hot chocolate were also
available to help keep the children’s
spirits warm! The mood was festive as
reports of new fish being caught came
over walkie-talkies as kids chattered
about who would win.
A half hour before the tournament
ended, the largest fish caught was a
27” pike, which would take home
the trophy in the 7-10 year old division. There were also reports of a 15”
bass, but per the rulebook it had to be
returned to the pond. There would
also be trophies for both the largest
and smallest fish caught, as well as
the gross total length of fish an individual catches. Each registered angler
was also given a raffle ticket for the
chance to win prizes during the event.
All in all, the rewards were plenty
for bystanders and participants of this
great event. n
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Winter Family Activities In The Upper Valley
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ooking for ideas of what to do with our family?
Here’s some to try:
13th Annual Keene Ice & Snow Festival
(Keene, NH).
Bring the whole family to see ice carvings, snow
sculptures, participate in the snowball-throwing
contest, take a train ride, face painting and much
more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. monadnocktravel.com/festivals-fairs-monadnock-new-hampshire.html
Kids Knits Saturday (White River Junction, VT).
Bring a project and come and knit! The spirit of
Kids Knit is to help, inspire, and enjoy each other’s
company. Kids of all ages welcome, kids younger
than 6 must have a parent stay with them.
Parents are welcomed to stay and knit together
or help others with skill-building. Snacks will be
provided. 9–11 a.m. whiteriveryarns.com/
Community Arts Open Studio
(Lebanon, NH).
AVA hosts Community Arts Open Studio
(CAOS) inviting children with caregivers to make
self-directed art projects using AVA’s bounty of supplies. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The cost is $5 per child. avagallery.org/
community-programs/caos/
Family Clay (Artistree, Woodstock, VT).
Create a lasting memory as a family in this fun
clay time for all! Everyone will make something for
firing and glazing, to be picked up later. First Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. The cost is
$20 per parent/child pair, $5 each additional family
member. artistreevt.org/family-clay/
Family Movement (Artistree, Woodstock, VT).
Explore yoga, dance and creative moment
while interacting as a family, finding new, positive ways to play together. Second Saturday of
the month, 10–11 a.m.. The cost is $20 per parent/child pair, $5 each additional family member.
artistreevt.org
Saturday Nights at the Observatory
(South Pomfret, VT).
The Horizons Observatory is open the first Saturday of each month and presents free programs covering a variety of astronomy topics. Each presentation
concludes with a night sky tour of that month’s
celestial highlights. Weather permitting stargazing
with telescopes will follow each program. 7:30 p.m.
www.horizonsobservatory.org
Family Art (Artistree, Woodstock, VT).
Take advantage of a fun, new activity for
adults and their little ones to enjoy creating
side-by-side or together. Third Saturday of the
month, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.. The cost is $20 per parent/child pair, $5 each additional family member.
artistreevt.org/family-art/
Half Moon Valentine’s Fiesta (Lebanon, NH).
Participate in the 9th Annual Progressive Dinner. The whole family can travel by snowshoe,
ski, or snowboard at Storrs Hill Ski Lodge. Local
sponsoring restaurants will offer light food and
hot beverages.
All proceeds benefit the Lebanon Recreation
and Parks Scholarship fund and the Lebanon Outing Club. Please help reduce waste by bringing your
own mug, spoon and bowl! Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015.
6–8 p.m. $10 per person, age 6–12. 5 and under, free.
www.recreation.lebnh.net/
Family Music (Artistree, Woodstock, VT).
Join Artistree musicians for a fun-filled hour
of free-play with instruments and song in an
open studio music space. Fourth Saturday of the
month, 10–11 a.m. The cost is $20 per parent/
child pair, $5 each additional family member.
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CCBA C.A.R. Friday Nights (Lebanon, NH).
Have your children join Becky Denning, CAR
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crafts, while you enjoy a night to yourselves!
The last Friday of every month you can drop off
the kid(s) from 5 to 8 p.m. Registration is required
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Winter/Spring 2015
and up. 5–8 p.m. Fee: $15/first child, $10/second child, $5/third child. Register
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HOPSTOP FAMILY SERIES: Jazzy Fairy Tales (Hanover, NH).
Local musician and Dartmouth professor Fred Haas leads the audience in this
introduction to jazz music for the very young. Familiar fairy tales like The Three
Little Pigs will never be the same! HopStops are recommended for ages 3 and
up with accompanying adult; entire families are welcome. Feb. 28, 2015. Doors
open at 10:30; seating is limited Free! hop.dartmouth.edu/Online/hopstop
THEATER TERRA: Spot the Dog (Hanover, NH).
Known for “visual theater that’s full of humor and poetic artistry,” celebrated
Dutch children’s troupe Terra presents a charming new musical production
based on Eric Hill’s Spot books. Portrayed by large-scale handheld puppets,
the mischievous but sweet-natured pup and his friends contend with lost farm
animals. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Sunday, Feb. 1. 3 p.m.. The cost is
$10–$23. hop.dartmouth.edu/Online/spot
Kids Workshops at Home Depot (Lebanon, NH).
The Home Depots Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes and fire trucks, as well as more educational projects. The
workshops teach children DIY skills and tool safety, and children receive kidsized orange aprons and an achievement pin. First Saturdays of the month. 9
a.m.–12 p.m. Free.
Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Week (Woodstock, VT).
Billings Farm will feature horse-drawn sleigh rides, tours of the dairy farm and
farmhouse, as well as other activities. February 14–22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost is $14 for adults, ages 62 & over: $13, children 5–15: 8, ages 3–4: $4,
and ages 2 & under: free.billingsfarm.org
Baby Animal Day at Billings Farm & Museum (Woodstock, VT).
Meet the farm’s newest additions during their family-centered programs with
lambs, chicks, and calves. Also enjoy, wagon rides, a tour of the 1890 Farm
House and the Dairy Bar. Saturday, April 19. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost is $14 for adults, ages 62 & over: $13, children 5–15: 8, ages 3–4: $4,
and ages 2 & under: free. billingsfarm.org
“Fly Guy And Other Stories” presented by Lebanon Opera
House Youth Education Series (Lebanon, NH).
A new music revue based on favorite children’s books. Monday, March 16,
2015 at 10 a.m.. Tickets are $6–$10. lebanonoperahouse.org/event/details/
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Owl Prowl (Quechee, VT).
Join a VINS educator to discover the amazing life of wild nocturnal residents
while snowshoeing through the woods of the VINS Nature Center. Saturday,
Feb.14 and Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $8 member, $10 non-member. vinsweb.org/ n
The Quechee Club Appoints new Executive Chef – continued from page 1
Some of Chef Odeh’s accomplishments include:
• The youngest Sous Chef in the history of the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
• An active member of the American Culinary Federation.
• Winner of six Gold medals, three Silver medals, and five Bronze medals,
and was chosen as a member of the supporting team for the ACF Olympic
Competition in Munich, Germany, and won the Gold in the “Hot & Cold
Food” preparation & presentation.
• He has worked in well-known kitchens such as the Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., and the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
• Named “Most Talented Chef in Westchester Region” by the James Beard
Foundation.
One of the Chef Odeh’s short term goals is to bring the talented staff in
the kitchen up to speed with new trends. Chef Odeh’s style is more modernAmerican. He believes that the membership will receive the consistency, flavor profiles, tastes and overall diversity of the cuisine and will tempt the most
traditional of palates. Most importantly, Chef Odeh is dedicated to providing
guests with the feeling of WOW as they leave the Club after experiencing a
meal with them.
We all look forward to seeing the culinary options Chef Odeh will bring
to The Quechee Club. Be sure to stop in and say hello the next time you are
on campus. n
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Kingswood – Ski On/Ski Off – Terrific
Values!! Move in condition with outstanding locations on our Ski Mtn. 2 BR, 3BR and
1.5 – 2.5 BA, fully furnished and priced to
sell. $89,000. – $164,900.
House Closings
Condominium Closings
Land Closings
Private Sales
Auction/Foreclosure
Lakeland Village 1D and 6D – The closest Village to the
Quechee Club, adjacent to the Highland and Lakeland Golf
Courses and an easy walk to Lake Pinneo and all amenities.
Two end units, each with 3BR/2 full baths, A/C, electric and
gas heat and sold mostly furnished. One is completely renovated. Great values @ $169,000. and $239,000.
Greensway 3B - This nicely reconditioned two bedroom plus loft, 2.5 bath townhouse overlooks the
3rd hole of the Highland Golf Course with a nice
view! Renovated kitchen with open floor plan, new
paint throughout, fireplace, hardwood floors and
includes a golf cart shed and golf cart! $169,000.
Deere Run 3B and 6A – Overlooking the Lakeland Golf
Course, Lake Pinneo & views of the ski mountain, featuring 3 or 4 BR with coordinating baths, sauna, jacuzzi and
A/C, large family room, fireplace in living room & an airlock entry to keep out the winter chill. Private swimming
pool & 2 tennis courts for owners to enjoy. Outstanding
values- $229,000 - $234,900 mostly furnished.
Quechee Hollow 2B – This cozy two bedroom, 1 bath
condominium comes completely furnished and has
many recent upgrades including granite counters,
kitchen cabinets, new windows, hardwood flooring,
tile and much more. Overlooking the pond from the
living/dining room and upstairs bedroom. Lovingly
cared for and in turn-key condition. $75,000.
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1968 Hillside Road – This spacious,
unique Country home has 4BR/5BA &
sits on a beautifully landscaped 2.59 acre
lot w/westem exposure & spectacular
sunsets! Wonderful country kitchen/
family room with woodstove. Beautiful
views from the brick-floored sunroom
surrounded by terraced landscaping.
The large sunken living room w/fireplace & expansive windows is perfect for
entertaining or head outside to the wraparound deck w/patio, gazebo with hottub, or the pond with waterfall. Choose
from 2 Master bedroom suites, one on
the main level w/cathedral ceilings &
private bath, the other upstairs w/private
bath & two large add'l bedrooms & separate bath. Easy access to the Quechee
Club & a short drive to Woodstock. A
special offering. Priced @ $649,000.
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333 Baker Turn – South facing 4BR/2BA country/cape
with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling brick fireplace. Large loft area, large deck, and 2-car garage.
Furniture is negotiable. INCLUDES SEPARATE,
SUBDIVIDABLE, ADJACENT 1 ACRE LOT. $232,000.
Fairway Village 4D and 6D – Two wonderful units to
choose from. Adjacent to the Highland 6th hole and
the Ottauquechee River. Private location and both in
move-in condition. #6D-2BR/1.5BA @ $115,000. and
#4D-2BR/2BA @ $159,000. Both have golf cart storage sheds and are being offered mostly furnished.
Birchwood A2 and C2 – Beautiful traditional style
townhouse located in the tall pine forest overlooking the Quechee meadow. #A2 is beautifully renovated, 2-3Br/2.5 BA, screened patio and wonderful
views. Turn key @ $149,000. #C2- 2BR/2.5BA furnished. Nice rental unit. Excellent price @ $99,500.
481 Tichenor Road – Beautifully maintained 4BR home
offered fully furnished and ready for occupancy. Private
but very accessible with an end of the road location
overlooking the Quechee Polo Field. Large family
room, 3 full baths, delightful screened porch and
attached 2-car garage. Built in 2004 and being offered
by the original owner for the first time. $269,000.
Coach Road 2B and 5B – Two outstanding units to choose
from. The ultimate in townhouse living. Over 2700 sq. ft.
of elegant living space. Kitchen w/breakfast area, sunspace din.rm., 3 oversized BR/3.5BA, jacuzzi, fireplace in
master BR & liv.rm. One car att. Garage, walk to Quechee
Club. Pool & tennis courts. Beautifully kept, many upgrades. Move-in condition @ $339,000 and $350,000.
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35 Austin Way – Priced well below assessed value,
this home offers an abundance of space. There
are two large living rooms, a large den and an
enclosed porch in addition to four bedrooms and
2.5 baths. Large open concept kitchen/dining
area with hardwood flooring on the main and
upper levels. Ideal as a vacation home for entertaining family and guests or as a primary residence. Priced @ $229,000.
Newton Village 6B – An absolutely beautifully conditioned end unit townhouse with all the finest details
one would want. Most spacious floor design offered
in Newton, Central A/C, Cherry cabinetry & oak
flooring. Granite in kitchen & baths. Ample storage
space in lower level, beautiful window treatments
throughout. Privacy, views, walk to pool, tennis
courts and just down the hill is Lake Pinneo. Mostly
furnished, move in ready townhouse! $399,000.
469 Baker Turn – Wonderful corner lot contemporary home w/southern exposure and mountain views. This 4BR/3.5BA home has substantial
wrap around decks, stone fireplace, nice yard,
window quilts throughout, hard wood flooring
on main level, skylights, updated kitchen w/
granite and ample space for guests. Great opportunity for the next family as this is the original
owner. $349,000.
23 Jarvis Way - Absolute immaculate move-in
condition home, offers a large eat-in kitchen
& a huge family room downstairs plus a
screened in 12 x 30 ft. deck off the kitchen,
lovingly maintained by the current owners. A
new roof and new furnace plus a cute shed
that could be a playhouse or a tool shed. This
house works well as a full time home or a second home. $279,000.
Saltbox 6B – Wonderful 2bedroom/2.5 bath townhouse with easy access and western exposure.
Generous sized bedrooms with private baths, new
Anderson sliding doors, lovely gas fireplace, good
flooring throughout and nice landscaping
enhance this well priced townhouse @ $109,000.
Excellent value! Priced well below assessed value!! The detached garage is also available for sale and
is negotiable. Asking $15,000 for garage.
195 Abnaki Trace – A rare farmstead property with
6.38 acres and open meadows. Allows for a barn
and horses if desired. Beautiful setting w/east,
south & west exposure. Private, yet golf cart distance to Quechee Club. One of Quechee’s most
sought out locations. This house offers 4 BR/4 BA,
plus a large family room, beautiful bright dining
area is adjacent to kitchen which flows into the
living area. This house has been meticulously
maintained and is in move-in condition. A great
family house with much flexibility in use. $489,000.
Fox Hollow 10A - 580 Murphy Rd. – One of our premier townhouse villages which graces the perimeter
of the 11th and 12th holes of the Lakeland Golf
Course. This townhouse has the most privacy and
beautiful views looking across to Lake Pinneo and the
full length of the 11th (par 5) on Lakeland.
3BR/3.5BA, oversized garage with separate golf cart
garage, central A/C, vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces and
spacious decks to enjoy the wonderful views of the
Golf Course, Lake Pinneo and the Quechee Valley.
One owner. A very special offering @ $379,000.
60 Deer Path Lane – MOTIVATED SELLER!
This home is situated on a private lot with an
outstanding yard for children to play, including
many perennial gardens & stone walls. It offers
good size with two living rooms, one w/fireplace,
3 BR/3BA and large back deck that is ideal for
entertaining family & friends. The Master bedroom has a bonus room that can be used as an
office or den. Recent improvements include new
Security System, roof, interior/exterior paint &
hardwood flooring! Priced @ $209,000.
273 Quechee West Hartford Road – This elevated site w/Western exposure has great proximity
to the Quechee Club & Quechee Village. 3000
sq. ft.+/- of living area, this house has lots of
possibilities. Five bedrooms, large family room,
updated kitchen and bathrooms and a large
deck with hot tub. Current owner installed wood
floors on main floor & finished off lower level for
ping-pong, etc. A good place to leave your skis
and ski boots. It makes a great second home or
primary. Take a look! $375,000.
Ridge 4D– Spectacular 180 degree view of the
entire Quechee Valley! East, South, West exposure
allows for wonderful passive solar w/some of the
best views in the entire community. The land alone
is worth the price and now add a 3BR/3BA furnished townhouse & this is a great opportunity.
Huge wrap around deck on the main level &
another one on the lower level. Lower level family
room. Beautiful village with an on site in ground
pool make this a special rare end unit offering.
Priced to sell @ $229,000. Furnished w/exceptions.
SALES 888-654-9560 • 802-295-7525 / RENTALS: 800-745-0042 • 802-295-1970 / FAX 802-296-6852
E-MAIL: [email protected] • ROUTE 4, QUECHEE, VT 05059
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Winter/Spring 2015

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