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Dave Duval – QLLA President

Pam Vernon

Dave 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 compa-nies get off the ground and grow, he is now in wealth management—assisting clients to plan for and manage finances—as Managing Direc-tor with Boston Financial Management.

Duval and wife Liz grew up near Boston, met in junior high school, married after col-lege 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 fam-ily 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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The Quechee Club’s New Executive Chef

Nemat 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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“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 point-and-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,” Lac-asse says, dragging out a substantial backpack and unzipping its main compart-ment. Well-fitted pockets hold a camera body, lenses, filters, batteries and a system for carrying a tripod.

Finding Her PassionYou 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 photog-rapher, but, she says, “I was a snapshot girl, very active. I liked to keep busy.” After growing up in Hanover, Lac-asse taught nursery school for a while, and then worked with

her husband, Ken, who was the regional sales manager for The North Face. She ran the Ford Sayre childrens’ ski pro-gram based in Hanover, and volunteered in schools and elsewhere. “I believe in giving back,” she says emphatically.

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The Focused Energy of Lisa Lacasse

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The Quechee Times Winter/Spring 2015

Ruth Sylvester

The 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 dif-ferent activities. A table holds a jig-saw puzzle in process; Monday and Friday are bingo days, and Tuesday is cribbage. Wednesday is line danc-ing, 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 pro-gram. 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 per-son 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 fed-eral government. There is no income threshold. The Center does not use donated food, or federal surplus dis-tributions, because these do not pro-

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

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.

The staffBrown has been director of the

Center since the fall of 2008. Immedi-ately prior to this job, he sold motorcy-cles—“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 work-ing in schools—us old people are just like children.’” Brown displays a free-wheeling good humor that probably helped him survive school meetings. He has a practical excuse for display-ing 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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It’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

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Book 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 mem-bers’ 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 pro-vides 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 favor-ites? 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 God-win, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford among my favor-ite 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 discus-sions 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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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 Univer-sity 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 con-tribution, 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-gener-ational 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, articu-lating the QLLA value proposition and increasing the effectiveness of market-ing activities.”

Planning for the FutureDuring 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 ses-sions 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 recommen-dation 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 bet-ter and wonderful place to live and play! n

Duval with his family.


The Focused Energy of Lisa Lacasse – continued from page 1

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 pho-tography. You don’t want to wreck your night vision with a flashlight.”

Join the ClubIn 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 exper-tise, challenges, ideas and questions with others in the field. With her characteris-tic 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 prob-lematic—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 Pho-toshop. 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 mem-bers 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 TiesLacasse 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” (pic-tured 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 market-ing 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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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 CadutoPrograms are held on the first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at the

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The Quechee Garden Club welcomes new members at any time. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on member-ship and programs. n

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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 Che-valiar and Invention of Wings by Sue Monk King. – Gail Ferney

It’s hard to choose just a few favorites but here are mine – a true history and then a blend in histori-cal 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 fic-tion. Our book group has enriched my reading choices and literary perspec-tives 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 Cor-ner of Bitter and Sweet by Jaime Ford. – Ann Heimarck

I don’t actually live in Quechee and find the book club to be a won-derful 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 opin-ions in a comforting and non-judg-mental 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: Unbro-ken by Laura Hillenbrand, Glass Cas-tles 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 Moun-tains 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 dis-cussion 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 his-torical 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 favor-ites 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 bed-rooms, 3 baths. This was a real show place and is looking for the right person with energy and foresight for it’s next great era. The barns are currently producing income by renting stor-age space on a year round basis. QUECHEE $695,000

This property is a wonderful combination of a country 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape home with enough land and barns and outbuildings to run a variety of home occupations. Great location and visibility on Route 4. Let your imagination and creativity run wild and come take a look at this terrific property. QUECHEE $595,000

Spectacular Arts and Crafts style 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home. Beautiful quality and design. Fantas-tic great room- high wood ceilings, gas fireplace, screened in porch, deck, chef ’s kitchen, main floor- master suite, loft, family room, two car garage, large level grassy lawns and pond. Offered furnished (few exceptions) QUECHEE $524,900

Brand new 3 Bedroom, 3 bath home with open floor plan. Wooded views on a private acre close to club-house, golf and ski hill. Deck overlooking a babbling brook. Open, comfortable first floor with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace and open kitchen & dining area. Gen-erous master suite with private bath. The lower level is designed for future expansion. QUECHEE $475,000

A wonderful family vacation property or comfort-able year round home. This house has been host to many good times and is ready for you to add your own memories. 4 Bedrooms, 3 full baths, exposed beams, a nice wooded lot. With recent additions there is plenty of space to include friends and fam-ily. QUECHEE 259,500

Beautiful, spacious, secluded home with mountain view. 26.5 acres. Gorgeous wood floors and a large pri-vate deck off the kitchen and dining room that looks out to beautiful green mountains. Two master suites. Guest loft with full bathroom. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Wood burning fireplace in living room and a wet bar. 5 Stall renovated barn. CORINTH $199,000

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Located along a private tree canopied drive, this 4 bedroom, 6 bath home is situated on one of the choicest mountain sites in Vermont. Four big view acres, on one side the Quechee Ski Hill, and on the other the Highland Golf Course, and a lovely apple orchard. Magnificent in design and scale this 10 room Alpine Log Home has more than 8,000 square feet of living space with large ruggedly elegant rooms. There are 4 fireplaces including 2 impressive soaring fieldstone fireplaces. 2 home offices, loads of storage space, a wine cellar, a sun room, and decks across the entire view sides of the house, with built in hot tub, all adding to the function and luxury you will enjoy. Long range views of the Quechee Valley. QUECHEE $2,950,000

Custom architect designed home with light and open living space. Completely rebuilt in 2001 with an eye for quality and detail. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Living, dining, and kitchen open to one another and to the mahogany deck facing long range views. This well thought out home allows for having the Master suite on the upper floor or with a little accommoda-tion, on the main floor. Guest and family spaces are on the lower level, including extras like the screened in porch and an extra hobby/exercise/game room or 4th bedroom. It is rare to find a home that offers this much for privacy and convenience along with quality and space all set on a lot with great views. QUECHEE $699,000

A classic farm style home in the perfect location on desirable High Pastures Road. Privately yet cen-trally located: 3 minutes to Quechee, 10 minutes to Woodstock Village, 20 minutes to Hanover. This 4 bedroom 3-1/2 bath home sits on 5.6 acres with an attached designer loft apartment or artistâs studio, a greenhouse-potting-shed and barn with workshop. Net-meter solar system eliminates all electric utility bills. Top-of-the-line appliances: Viesmann, Bosch, Wolf. Radiant heat and hardwood floors. Pond, stonewalls, organic gardens and wildflowers. Sun-drenched and tranquil. Too many features to men-tion, this is an exceptional property you must see. Can also be purchased with more land including a second pond. QUECHEE $695,000

Beautiful Vale condo- 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths in excellent condition. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, chef ’s kitchen, gas fireplace, deck. Master suite on main level. Up-stairs are two bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level has a family room and another full bath. Located a short walk to the village green, post office, library and Simon Pearce. QUECHEE $350,000

Saltbox Village condo with master bedroom on main floor! Second bed-room/bath and loft upstairs. Beau-tiful views from the living room, bedrooms and the back patio. Nicely maintained condo with wood floors, open floor plan, and a pellet stove. A single car detached garage is includ-ed! Pleasant walk to the Library and Quechee Village. CONDO $108,000

Great view from this large 3 bed-room, 4 bath town home with views from almost every room. Hardwood floors, fireplace, jacuzzi, vaulted ceilings, large loft, open kitchen and more. Unit being sold partially furnished including all beds, living room couch, and window treat-ments. Private end unit location. QUECHEE $195,000

Two Mill Run condos to choose from. Both 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and end units. One has been updated through out with new floors, kitch-en, doors, paint, lighting, appliances and more. The other is in good shape and waiting your finishing touches. These units offer and open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and a nice deck. QUECHEE $59,000 & $89,500

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Winter, 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.

Orwell in AmericaStaff 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 com-plimentary 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 Fes-tival, 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 ReadsEvery year Quechee/Wilder Library

looks to Vermont Reads, a statewide com-munity reading endeavor, for the opportu-nity 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 sched-uled 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 quecheelibrary.org for more information or like us on Facebook.

Tea TheaterTea Theater is enticing on wintry days with hot tea, refreshments, discus-

sions and the showing of classics on February 10, February 24, April 7 and 21. Check the website for titles.

Needleworkers UniteWool sweaters, mittens, scarves and hats are essentials and take on special

warmth and charm when hand knit. Needleworkers Unite meets at both the Quechee and Wilder Libraries on Tuesday evenings and welcome new partici-pants. Keep an eye for inspiration too from the many topical books in the col-lection, including, always, a few new ones.

Legos ClubLegos 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 LibraryCo-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 Lars-son. 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 ItemsLibrary 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 down-loadable 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 conversa-tion 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 EventsFriday, 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 par-ticipants 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Monday, May 4, 4 p.m.: Monday Mystery group meets at the Quechee Library to discuss works by Asa Larsson.


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Tradition is Just the Beginning

What 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, con-verted 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 hard-ware 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 expen-sive 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 mate-rials 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 [email protected] or write to P,O. Box 331 N. Pomfret, VT 05053. I am sure you will be impressed. n

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MattWhat’s the one meal that a member of your family makes that you could eat every day? Mom’s Doritos chickenWhat’s your favorite movie to watch with your family? The PacifierWhat’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with your family? Go to VINSWhat’s a favorite family tradition? Family dinnersWhat’s your favorite board game to pay with your family? LifeWhat’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken? Going to Rome, Paris and England

SaraWhat’s the one meal that a member of your family makes that you could eat every day? Apple-sausage egg and cheese sandwiches on English muffins that my dad makes for us in the morningWhat’s your favorite movie to watch with your family? The Devil Wears PradaWhat’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with your family? SkiWhat’s a favorite family tradition? My dad reading The Night Before Christmas to all of us on Christmas EveWhat’s your favorite board game to pay with your family? A “Name Game” that Taylor and Matt taught us (that they play on their high school ski team trips)What’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken? Thanksgiving in Vail

DaveWhat’s the one meal that a member of your family makes that you could eat every day? Any of Julie’s homemade soupsWhat’s your favorite movie to watch with your family? Super 8What’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with your family? Sit around a warm fire What’s a favorite family tradition? Pre-dawn stop at Maplefields on race dayWhat’s your favorite board game to pay with your family?I don’t really play board games!What’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken? China

Amelia What’s the one meal that a member of your family makes that you could eat every day? Grilled cheese Matt makesWhat’s your favorite movie to watch with yourfamily? The Princess BrideWhat’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with your family? SledWhat’s a favorite family tradition? Waiting on the stairs on Christmas morningWhat’s your favorite board game to pay with your family? Sorry!What’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken? China

Julie What’s the one meal that a member of your family makes that you could eat every day? My Dad’s Lemon ChickenWhat’s your favorite movie to watch with your family? ELFWhat’s your favorite thing to do in Quechee with 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 EasterWhat’s your favorite board game to pay with your family? OthelloWhat’s the best family vacation you’ve ever taken? China or Florence

The McKenna family from left to right: Taylor, Matt, Sara, Dave, Amelia, and Julie.


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ILEAD, an acronym for the Institute for Life-long 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 “sug-gest 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@DartmouthIn 2014, ILEAD became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dart-

mouth—the 118th such institute—and is now called OSHER@Dartmouth. The Bernard Osher Foundation (osherfoundation.org), founded in 1977, is a philan-thropic organization headquartered in San Francisco that supports higher educa-tion 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 sim-ply 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 Presi-dent said upon announcing this new partnership, “The possibilities for future collaboration with the Osher Institute across the country are excit-ing…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.

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Offerings at OSHER@DartmouthThere are currently more than 1600 members of OSHER@Dartmouth and

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Volunteers make it possibleThe real heart of OSHER@Dartmouth has been and continues to be the incred-

ible 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, physi-cians, 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 mem-bers are great, our volunteer study leaders are fantastic, the staff is wonderful, and OSHER@Dartmouth really is an amazing place. Members will tell you that they have made good new friendships here. I encourage anyone reading this article to stop by our offices to say hello, become a member, take a class, lead a class.”


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

Life Long Learning – OSHER@Dartmouth – continued from page 19

Life Long Learning – OSHER@Dartmouth – continued from page 19

Quechee’s connectionQuechee residents enjoy and benefit from the programs and have also con-

tributed 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 MacDon-ald, 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 Cur-riculum 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


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On 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

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 drink-ing coffee and keeping their eye on their lines. Hot dogs, chili, chicken

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 divi-sion. 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 indi-vidual 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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Looking 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/festi-vals-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 sup-plies. 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 Sat-urday 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, posi-tive ways to play together. Second Saturday of the month, 10–11 a.m.. The cost is $20 per par-ent/child pair, $5 each additional family member. artistreevt.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 par-ent/child pair, $5 each additional family member. artistreevt.org/family-art/

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. artistreevt.org

Saturday Nights at the Observatory (South Pomfret, VT).

The Horizons Observatory is open the first Satur-day of each month and presents free programs cover-ing 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

Half Moon Valentine’s Fiesta (Lebanon, NH).Participate in the 9th Annual Progressive Din-

ner. 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 Out-ing 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/

CCBA C.A.R. Friday Nights (Lebanon, NH).Have your children join Becky Denning, CAR

coordinator, for an evening of fun play, arts and 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 by the last Thursday of the month. Ages 12 months


and up. 5–8 p.m. Fee: $15/first child, $10/second child, $5/third child. Register at joinccba.org

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 cre-

ation of toolboxes and fire trucks, as well as more educational projects. The workshops teach children DIY skills and tool safety, and children receive kid-sized 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/fly-guy-and-other-stories-yes/n

Owl Prowl (Quechee, VT).Join a VINS educator to discover the amazing life of wild nocturnal residents

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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 Wash-ington, 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 modern-American. He believes that the membership will receive the consistency, fla-vor 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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Deere Run 3B and 6A – Overlooking the Lakeland Golf Course, Lake Pinneo & views of the ski mountain, featur-ing 3 or 4 BR with coordinating baths, sauna, jacuzzi and A/C, large family room, fireplace in living room & an air-lock 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.

Fox Hollow 10A - 580 Murphy Rd. – One of our pre-mier 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.

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 sec-ond home. $279,000.

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 reno-vated. Great values @ $169,000. and $239,000.

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.

Greensway 3B - This nicely reconditioned two bed-room 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.

Kingswood – Ski On/Ski Off – Terrific Values!! Move in condition with outstand-ing locations on our Ski Mtn. 2 BR, 3BR and 1.5 – 2.5 BA, fully furnished and priced to sell. $89,000. – $164,900.

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 dis-tance 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.

469 Baker Turn – Wonderful corner lot contem-porary home w/southern exposure and moun-tain 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 oppor-tunity for the next family as this is the original owner. $349,000.

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 stor-age sheds and are being offered mostly furnished.

Birchwood A2 and C2 – Beautiful traditional style townhouse located in the tall pine forest overlook-ing the Quechee meadow. #A2 is beautifully reno-vated, 2-3Br/2.5 BA, screened patio and wonderful views. Turn key @ $149,000. #C2- 2BR/2.5BA fur-nished. 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, sun-space 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.

Newton Village 6B – An absolutely beautifully condi-tioned 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.

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/fire-place & expansive windows is perfect for entertaining or head outside to the wrap-around deck w/patio, gazebo with hot-tub, 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 & sepa-rate bath. Easy access to the Quechee Club & a short drive to Woodstock. A special offering. Priced @ $649,000.

Saltbox 6B – Wonderful 2bedroom/2.5 bath town-house 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.

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 fur-nished 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.

273 Quechee West Hartford Road – This elevat-ed 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.

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 enter-taining family and guests or as a primary resi-dence. Priced @ $229,000.

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 bed-room 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.

333 Baker Turn – South facing 4BR/2BA country/cape with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling brick fire-place. Large loft area, large deck, and 2-car garage. Furniture is negotiable. INCLUDES SEPARATE, SUBDIVIDABLE, ADJACENT 1 ACRE LOT. $232,000.

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