LOCAL WORKS FARMERS MARKET - A HUGE SUCCESS! - Wren

INSPIRE. CREATE. CONNECT. 

WINTER/SPRING 2009

UNCOMMON THREADS 

beautiful, intriguing & oh, so touchable. . . 

scarves, sweaters, rugs, hats, handbags & more 

Visit Local Works Marketplace to explore 

the art of woven and knitted fibers 

in rich colors and dimensional textures 

Samantha Fixter of Weaverswood Designs 

yarns, woven scarves and shawls 

Delinda Syme of Swan Song 

hand-knit scarves 

Vonne Grunza of Forest Cabin Studio 

woven rugs 

Jan Smith of Celtic Knitter 

hand-knit sweaters 

Kristine Lingle of Kristine Lingle Designs 

woven rugs 

Kathy Looper of Kathy Looper Collection 

woven scarves 

Marilyn Magnus of Magnus Wools 

woven rugs 

Susan White of Susan White Designs 

hand-knit scarves 

OVER 200 

LOCAL ARTISANS 

showcased in one store 

Jewelry, pottery, textiles, 

baskets, food, fine art, 

furniture and more 

Open every day 10am-5pm 

(603) 869-3100 

2013 Main Street 

Bethlehem, NH 03574 

Photo by Meghan McGovern Hamilton

DIRECTOR’S NOTE 

PERFECTIONISTS… 

Either you know one or you are one. In some way, every one of us is a perfectionist about something. Much of the time we admire 

perfectionism – the well-designed house with every pillow in place, the well-muscled body of an athlete, the garden without a 

weed, the report card with all A’s. Other times those perfectionists can drive us mad – the bookkeeper whose checkbook is a penny 

off, the dancer who thinks she is too fat, the editor who can’t stop editing, the mother for whom all A’s will never be good enough. 

If I were to spout out the classic advice, “you are a perfect whatever you are,” anyone who knows me would laugh aloud. I 

constantly struggle to accept the process of aging gracefully. I do not want to be a perfect little old lady; I want to be the agile 

youthful me I carry in my mind. I aspire to be a flawless executive director, able to lead an organization and speak smoothly in 

public, but when asked once if I could name a leader without flaws, I could not come up with a single example. If only I could solve 

the mystery of why I hold myself to a higher standard than I hold for others, I would probably be…well, perfect. Besides, let’s face it 

– flawless is boring. What would be the point of life if you couldn’t find a way to do it better? 

So what does a perfect WREN look like? A vibrant bustling network of entrepreneurs. A full roster of classes on improving 

your life and your livelihood. Training sessions in towns throughout the North Country. A gallery with a new art exhibit every 

month. A farmers market twice a week in the summer; WINGS workshops for girls throughout the school year; a store open nearly 

365 days a year where community residents and visitors can buy local products from over 200 members. New incubator office 

spaces filled with WREN member businesses; an ever-growing membership full of appreciation for each other and the organization 

that connects them. A place where creativity blossoms and fresh ideas get off the ground every day. 

Oh, wait – as you will see when you read this latest issue of the WRENzine, we are all that already. So what does an even more 

perfect WREN look like? We hope you can help us answer that question as we go forward into our fifteenth year of inspiring 

possibilities, creating opportunities and building connections through community. 

As perfectly imperfect as ever, 

Our Mission 

Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network’s mission is to inspire, create, and connect 

through economic, educational, personal, and community development. 

About WREN 

WREN began in 1994 with a program that supported 12 women particpants in their dreams of business ownership. By the spring of 1995, 

these WREN pioneers were operating their own enterprises. Encouraged by the success of this pilot project, we began building what we 

refer to as the ‘WREN Community.’ Today WREN has over 800 members, more than half of whom own their own businesses, men and women 

living in New Hampshire and beyond, who benefit from and support WREN’s many initiatives and resources. Our work connects people with 

one another, offers learning opportunities, creates and supports markets for entrepreneurs and provides access to resources many couldn’t 

afford on their own. To learn more about WREN and our many programs, visit www.wrencommunity.org. 

WRENzine Winter/Spring 2009 1

contributors 

KATY CURNYN 

A Long Island native, Katy lived in 

Manhattan for years before escaping 

to the ‘simple life’ in New Hampshire. 

Actually life has never been simple 

but she couldn’t think of a better 

place to raise her children, Lauren and 

Charlie. They are her greatest joys and 

biggest worries. The “retail queen” of 

WREN, she has recently found solace 

in learning InDesign and Photoshop, 

bringing production of the WRENzine 

and othe marketing communication 

material in-house. 

NATALIE WOODROOFE 

Natalie was the founding executive 

director of WREN from 1994 to 2006. 

She now manages a number of rural 

initiatives for the Association for 

Enterprise Opportunity, the national 

membership organization based in 

Arlington, VA dedicated to supporting 

microenterprise development 

organizations across the US. She still 

resides in the North Country and works 

from her home office. 

CYNTHIA TARADASH 

Cynthia Taradash, MBA, CFP is a 

fee-only financial planner and owner 

of CVT Financial Planning. Cindee is a 

NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor 

(National Association of Personal 

Financial Advisors). She is chairperson 

of StarsNorth Professional Services 

Network and a member of Partners 

in Growth. Both are WREN Affinity 

Groups. She can be reached at 

c.taradash@verizon.net. 

MARILINNE COOPER 

Marilinne Cooper is WREN’s Executive 

Director. In her life before WREN, 

she was Copy Director at Garnet Hill, 

a skill that serves her well as editor 

of this publication. Still a freelance 

copywriting professional, she dreams 

of retiring someday and publishing the 

mystery novels she has been writing 

most of her adult life. Since moving to 

Bethlehem over 30 years ago, she has 

desperately tried to travel the world, 

particularly its warmer climates. 

COLLEEN FOLEY 

Colleen Foley has lived in Sugar Hill 

witrh her family since 1989. Since 

being placed in the witness protection 

program, Colleen has traveled 

extensively. We really can’t tell you 

where or with whom because we would 

have to kill you, but believe us when we 

tell you it’s always a great adventure. A 

native New Yorker who still retains her 

Brooklyn accent, she has traveled to 

places near and far and is always ready 

for the next adventure. 

PHOTOGRAPHER: 

MELANIE HAMILTON 

Megan Hamilton launched her 

photography business, Rodeo & Co 

Photography (www.rodeoandco.com), 

in Spring 2005 with the assistance of 

WREN. She offers a blend of journalistic 

and traditional styles, and mostly 

focuses on weddings, portraits, and 

pets. Reach Megan at 603.838.6811. 

KRISTINE LINGLE 

Kristine Lingle earned a BFA in Art 

Education from UMass Amherst, 

and has taught art and creativity to 

children and adults for 18 years. Her 

collages and oil paintings have been 

exhibited locally and in northern 

Virgina and Washington, DC. WREN’s 

quintessesntial Renaissance woman, 

Kristine coordinates the Gallery at 

WREN, organizes the WINGS 

program and works in the Local 

Works Marketplace. 

GINA D’ORAzIO 

Gina M. D’Orazio, owner of D’Orazio 

Bookkeeping, offers affordable bookkeeping 

services to North Country businesses 

primarily from her office and at 

the business owners’ location. Gina is a 

Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and offers 

QuickBooks Consulting and Training. 

Gina also assists individuals in personal 

finances. She is happy to assist you with 

personal finances or business bookkeeping 

and she can be reached at 444-7196 

or doraziobookkeeping@yahoo.com. 

PHOTOGRAPHER: 

RANDY ROOS 

Randy Roos has been photographing 

in the White Mountains for a number 

of years, capturing moments and 

conditions that few get the chance 

to experience. He spends days and 

nights in the wilderness, chasing the 

good light. This often entails hiking in 

the dark to get to the right place 

at the right time. He captures the 

unique beauty of the mountains 

under the most special conditions, 

and conveys the indescribable feelings 

of actually being there. 

JEANNE BOISSEAU 

Jeanne Boisseau, M.ED. is the lead 

teacher of WREN’s BETA training program 

for entrepreneurs and is a member of 

WREN’s business coaching team. As a 

business owner and a former public 

school teacher, Jeanne has been a 

frequent presenter of workshops and 

adult education programs. She is the 

founder of Celtic Spirit Therapeutics, 

a holistic health group in Bethlehem. 

Jeanne is currently pursuing studies in 

Business and Professional Coaching. She 

can be reached at 603-869-5594. 

KATRINE BARCLAY 

Katrine N. Barclay, founder of Wellness 

AT Work, combines her experiences 

as a corporate manager, certified 

co-active life coach, and yoga instructor 

to reveal remedies for living a balanced, 

passionate, and productive life. She 

coaches individual clients, teaches 

yoga and trains leaders and staff of 

non-profits in coaching and leadership. 

She can be reached at (603) 823-7441. 

PHOTOGRAPHER: 

PETER SLATTERY 

A self-taught photographer living in 

Bath, NH, Peter served as deployment 

photographer many times during his 

31 years in the CT Air National Guard. 

He also served as photographer for 

the Union Agricultural Society in 

Somers, CT, for 8 years. Be it landscape 

grandeur, lighting, a tree, or something 

small that catches his eye, Peter 

captures the magic of moments in 

time through the unique perspective 

of his photographs.

WREN Central 

Open Monday- Friday, 9 am - 5pm 

22 Park Avenue, PO Box 331 


TEL. (603) 869-9736 FAX (603) 869-9738 

wren@wrencommunity.org 

www.wrencommunity.org 

Marilinne Cooper, Executive Director 

Katy Curnyn, Director of Market Access 

Nina Garfield, Office Mgr / Bookkeeper 

Kristine Lingle, WINGS Coordinator / 

Administrative Assistant 

Local Works Marketplace 

The Gallery at WREN 

Open Every Day 10 am - 5 pm 

2011 Main Street, PO Box 331 


TEL. (603) 869-3100 FAX (603) 869-9738 

Tonya Pinkham, Sales Staff 

Sharon Mountain, Sales Staff 

Kristine Lingle, Sales Staff 

Kay Kerr, Sales Staff 

Heather Harvey, Sales Staff 

WRENzine 

Marilinne Cooper, Editor 

Katy Curnyn, Graphic Design 

Nina Garfield, Advertising Sales 

Contributors: Staff and Members 

Local Works Farmers Market 

Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 

End of May to Mid-October 

WREN Board of Directors 

Linda Goldstein, President 

Jeanne Boisseau, Vice President 

Pat Garvin, Treasurer 

Kathie Lovett, Secretary 

Martha Eyman 

Colleen Foley 

Mary Fowler 

Irene Mosedale 

Meg Hamilton 

Peg Ramback 

Emily Herzig 

Sara MacIver 

Jodi Ovens 

Erin Woo 

Heidi Boedecker 

Kay Kerr 

Shanie Cunningham 

The WRENzine is a triannual publication for, by, and about the WREN Community. 

In addition to news from inside WREN, the magazine offers members an 

opportunity to showcase their businesses, share their views and news. We 

welcome articles, photos, graphics, and member news. Contact nina@ 

wrencommunity.org for submission specifics. 

Please note: Materials submitted for publication are subject to changes by WREN 

editorial staff. All information in this magazine was current at press time, but is 

subject to change. We apologize for any typographical errors. We make every effort 

to present accurate information. 

Final Advertising Deadlines 

We invite you to advertise in the WRENzine. Each issue reaches over 1200 households, 

many of which value supporting local business owners. For info on our rates, 

contact nina@wrencommunity.org. Deadlines for ads, including payment and 

copy, are: 

Fall into Winter: Sept - Dec issue – July 17 

Winter into Spring: Jan - Apr issue – Nov. 17 

Spring into Summer: May - Aug issue – March 17 

ARTIST 

DONNA CATANzARO 

The WRENzine is printed on recycled paper. 

Donna creates zany, dream-like digital 

collages. She researches news topics and 

then juxtaposes her own photographs 

and paintings with vintage graphics 

from old magazines and publications in 

order to create new realities and make 

comments on popular culture. Donna lives 

in Windham, NH, where she freelances as 

a graphic designer. She teaches graphic 

design at Hesser College in Manchester 

and has an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts 

from Goddard College in Vermont. Visit 

www.donnacat.com to see her work. 

PHOTOGRAPHER: 

MEGAN HAMILTON 

Happiest when traveling, Melanie 

Hamilton of Lyman supports her 

passions by working as a vocational 

counselor by day, and in stained 

glass in the evenings and weekends. 

She always has a camera near at 

hand, especially on her travels to 

Nicaragua and other far off places. She 

learned photography while attending 

Franconia College. Her favorite subjects 

are landscapes, people, ice, palm trees, 

beaches, wildlife, water and anything 

else she sees in the viewfinder. 

Winter/Spring 2009 

IN THIS ISSUE 

1 Director’s Note 

2 Contributors 

18 New at Local Works Marketplace 

22 Classes and Events 

25 Wings 

26 News from the Nest 

28 Calendar at a Glance 

29 Helping WREN Make a Difference 

32 New and Renewing Members 

33 The Gallery at WREN 

FEATURES 

4 Local Works Farmers Market - A Huge Success 

by Marilinne Cooper 

6 Dusting Off The Welcome Mat 

For All Things Local 

by Natalie Woodroofe 

8 Access the Knowledge You Need 

To Have The Life You Want 

by Katrine Barclay 

9 Good Recordkeeping Keeps You 

and the IRS Happy 

by Gina D’Orazio 

10 Stock Market & You 

by Cynthia Taradash 

11 Best Business Advise You Ever Received? 

submitted by WREN Members 

12 Lessons Learned... 

How Not To Do A Nearly Nude Calendar 


14 Ken Kimball - Creating Through The Mind’s Eye 

by Kristine Lingle 

16 Beyond The Red Door 

by Colleen Foley 

18 Spotlight on BETA Graduates 

by Jeanne Boisseau 

Photo Credits: 

Front cover: Randy Roos 

Director’s note page: Melanie Hamilton 

This page: Randy Roos 

Local Works page: Megan Hamilton 

Back cover: Peter Slattery 

Artwork, page 6: Donna Catanzaro 

WRENzine Winter/Spring 2009 3

LOCAL WORKS FARMERS MARKET - A HUGE SUCCESS! by Marilinne 

It was a great first year for the Local Works 

Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace at 

WREN. Thanks to Heidi Boedecker’s excellent job 

as coordinator, over 60 vendors participated in 

twice-weekly markets. We were grateful to all the 

participants who took a chance on a new venue in 

our small village. Here are just a few stories of some 

our most faithful market mainstays. . . 

PINESTEAD FARM 

Bobby Sherburne has lived his whole life on Pinestead Farm, 

in the Easton Valley outside of Franconia, New Hampshire. For 

decades he has been known for his maple sugaring operation, 

but this summer, at the Local Works Farmers Market, he and 

his daughters launched their first venture into commercial 

gardening. Starting with peas in June right up to the winter 

squash of October, the Sherburnes sold just about every garden 

vegetable that could be grown in the North Country, even 

through the rainiest July in a hundred years. Always ready 

to engage customers in a good chat, Pinestead Farm set the 

standard for the relaxed friendly atmosphere that came to be 

associated with the marketplace at WREN. Showing up every 

Wednesday AND Saturday, Pinestead only missed one market 

all summer, when they had to lay the heating into the ground 

for a new greenhouse they were building to grow vegetables for 

NEXT year’s markets! 

LE RENDEZVOUS BAKERY 

Known to most people only as “the baker from Colebrook,” Marc 

Ounis of Le Rendezvous Bakery became the cornerstone of our 

Saturday market. One of the crown jewels of Coos County, Le 

Rendezvous replicates the cozy ambience evocative of a French 

bakery – not so surprisingly actually, because the baker and his 

wife relocated to Colebrook from Paris less than a decade ago. 

Rising at 1 am each Saturday to bake dozens of fresh loaves, 

Marc then made the 50 mile drive from Colebrook to Bethlehem, 

rain or shine, and rarely took a single loaf home. From the 

very first market in June, word spread that his amazing 

bread was now available at WREN and his customer base 

grew like wildfire, spilling over to the rest of the marketplace 

vendors. With his traditional baguettes, Big Country Loaves, 

fresh pastries filled with mushrooms, tomatoes or spinach, 

madeleines and confections (yes, when the weather got cooler, 

we learned he also makes chocolate!), the baker of Colebrook 

won over the hearts and tastebuds of bread-lovers from near 

and far, who anxiously await his return next summer. 

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MOMMA NOOKIE’S COOKIES 

There was always a plate of free samples at Mama Nookie’s 

Cookies, and it’s not just because Nancy Roberts loves to watch 

people try her cookies (which she does). It’s because she knows 

that once they’ve tasted her delicious, fresh-baked assortment, 

they’re bound to buy a bag (or two) to take home – if the cookies 

make it that far. Her simple, understated brown bag packaging 

could be seen tucked under the arms of adults and children alike 

as they contentedly left the market, munching on Peanut Butter 

Chip or Oatmeal Raisin delights. Nancy made so many batches 

of cookies this summer that she was continually wearing out 

her machinery, from big commercial mixers down to the handheld 

variety. We discovered just how popular Momma Nookie 

was when she was suddenly called out of town for several 

weeks on a family emergency; cookie-less customers still came 

to the market every week hoping that she was back and were 

relieved when she was able to join us again and satisfy the North 

Country’s sweet tooth. 

MABUHAY ORIENTAL MARKET 

The highlight of Wednesday evenings at the market was always 

Mabuhay – even those who couldn’t say the name(!) looked 

forward to the faithful arrival of the Fekay family with their 

barbecue grill. A steady stream of local customers paraded in 

to purchase skewers of Mongolian beef, pork, shrimp and even 

barbecued pineapple, all so reasonably priced that multiple 

helpings were mandatory. Accompanied by live music played 

by local musicians, dinner “on a stick” from Mabuhay became a 

weekly favorite for a host of market-goers. Turns out that they 

also do fresh California rolls, made-to-order; visit their store at 

240 Main Street in Littleton or call 444-6039. 

LIVE FREE AND DYE 

Not much in life could be more colorful than Ann Gruczka’s 

booth at the Local Works Farmers Market. Ann sees tie-dye as 

an adventure – there is nothing she won’t try to dye. Beyond the 

traditional t-shirt, she turns any article of clothing into a festival 

of color. Sweaters, linen pants and skirts, socks, camisoles, silk 

nightgowns…nothing escapes the bright swirls of Ann’s tying 

and dyeing. As if this was not enough to catch your interest, 

beneath a tent adorned with a rainbow of vibrant clothing, Ann 

sits at a traditional spinning wheel, mesmerizing spectators 

as she spins tufts of dyed wool into long strands of thick yarn. 

One of these very special balls of yarn won a red ribbon at the 

Caledonia County Fair. Very few people are more devoted to the 

town of Bethlehem, and especially to WREN, than Ann, who 

volunteers her time to many organizations. We were so pleased 

to have her become a regular at the outdoor marketplace.

The brave pioneer vendors 

of our fi rst year included... 

Century 21 / Aaron Arsenault of Bethlehem, NH 

Brenda Floorcloths of Whitefi eld, NH 

Riverway Bakehouse of Berlin, NH 

Nose Fun - Candles of Waterford, VT 

Doreen Billig of Waterford, VT 

Muller’s Breads of Danville, VT 

Korner Hook Furniture of Bethlehem, NH 

E Jeffrey of N Conway, NH 

Heidi’s Plant Pep of Gilmanton, NH 

Biz-Z-Bee Farm of Lunenburg, VT 

Gourmet Gardens of Lyndon, VT 

C & L Creations of Littleton, NH 

Jewel’s Greenhouse of Bethlehem, NH 

Kathleen Gifford of Bethlehem, NH 

Colors of the Morning Art of Lyman, NH 

Pinestead Farm of Franconia, NH 

L.A.M.’S Wool Knits of Bethlehem, NH 

Lance Roberts, Woodworker of Lunenburg, VT 

Sacred Cliffs of Franconia, NH 

Leo Rogers, fl ute craftsman of Whitefi eld, NH 

Gelo Woodworkers of Whitefi eld, NH 

Turtle Ridge Farm of Sugar Hill, NH 

Grumble Weed Farm of Jefferson, NH 

Polish Princess Bakery of Lancaster, NH 

The Maia Papaya of Bethlehem, NH 

Wonder Fall Farm of Easton, NH 

Mika Dickinson Bracelets of Bethlehem, NH 

Drala Stones Jewelry of Bethlehem, NH 

Momma Nookie’s Cookies of Lancaster, NH 

Common Ground Café and Bakery 

of Lancaster, NH 

Mi-Mi’s Gifts and Baked Goods of Lyndonville, VT 

Lyman View Farm of Lyman, NH 

Swampy Lane Farm of North Haverhill, NH 

Sara K Gift Collection of Landaff, NH 

Silver Snow Jewelry of Warwick, RI 

JesStone Jewelry of Gorham, NH 

Philip Marvin’s Wood Crafted Products 

of Lunenburg, VT 

Forest Cabin Studio of Bethlehem, NH 

Bills Barn Board Birdhouses of Whitefi eld, NH 

Peace of Infi nity Holistics, LLC of Bethlehem, NH 

D’s Delights of Bethlehem, NH 

Hot Spot Video & Pizza of Bethlehem, NH 

Super Natural/Plants, the Pauls of Bethlehem, NH 

Le Rendezvous Bakery of Colebrook, NH 

Maple Moon Farm of Franconia, NH 

Renovation Psychology of Littleton, NH 

Meadowstone Farm of Littleton, NH 

Mabuhay Oriental Market of Littleton, NH 

Outdoor Marketplace Informational Meeting 

Thursday, February 12 th , 5-6 pm 

Farmers, Crafters & Artists - in preparation for 

the upcoming growing season, WREN will be 

hosting a discussion of plans for our 2009 Outdoor 

Marketplace. Come with your questions and 

answers and be a part of this planning group! 

Everyone is welcome. 

WRENzine Winter/Spring 2009 

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ARTWORK BY DONNA CATANZARO 

(see upcoming gallery schedule for more of her work) 

And the winners are... 

Dusting Off the Welcome Mat 

for All Things Local 

Buying local is all the rage, but really nothing new. Just 

something we let slip away when it became possible to have 

whatever, whenever we want, from wherever we can get it. My 

generation (baby boomers) is the first to have grown up eating 

oranges and tomatoes year round as cheap oil, our national 

highway system, and expanding global markets worked as 

delivery systems for our 

desires. But as the economy 

shudders, food and product 

safety concerns make 

headlines. As consciousness 

expands about the social, 

economic, political and 

environmental costs of 

our consumer needs, local 

purchasing is gaining steam. 

The timing is perfect for organizations like WREN, as well 

as thousands of rural towns and citizen groups that value a 

sense of community. For those of us who have been boosting 

‘local first’ for the last decade, our arguments have run the 

gamut from wonky to personal. Economists have studied the 

What you eat is much more likely 

to be safe when it is grown by local 

farmers who feed their families the 

same crops they offer for sale. 

by Natalie Woodroofe 

‘multiplier effect’ which follows the bouncing ball of a single 

dollar spent and circulated within a community as it morphs 

into more income, wealth, and jobs for that locale compared 

to those spent in businesses without any true local ownership. 

There are equally compelling stories of the small entrepreneurs 

and Main Streets that cater to and depend upon customers 

favoring them over big box 

stores; they remind us that 

our purchasing choices do 

make a difference in the 

overall health and wealth 

of our communities. Sadly, 

many rural communities 

have discovered, after the 

fact, that the corporate stores 

populating our strip malls 

have brought sprawl, greater automobile use, loss of habitat, air 

and water pollution, and the need for greater municipal services. 

Local stores, on the other hand, help sustain vibrant, compact, 

walkable town centers and are much more hospitable places to 

visit than massive parking lots and foam-covered mega-stores.

Local has always been more than a label descriptor of where 

something originates. As we are learning or remembering, local 

implies a context, a traceable lineage, where other values come 

into play. Worried about the environment? Consider that 40% of 

energy used in food production goes into processing, packaging 

and distribution. Buying from local producers avoids these costs. 

Care about the social fabric of your community? A recent study 

shows that people have ten interactions at farmers markets for 

every one in a grocery chain store. Concerned about food safety? 

What you eat is much more likely to be safe when it is grown by 

local farmers who feed their families the same crops they offer 

for sale. 

Communities and individuals who actively support and value 

the who, what and how of local enterprises are furthering a 

chain of community connection. When you shop at WREN’s 

retail shop, Local Works, you are adding your link to that 

chain. Browsing the store, you’ll find an employee (you may 

already know her by name) who can share information about a 

particular item because she’s met the maker. Once you’ve made 

your purchase, the ripple of your spending keeps spreading, out 

into the wider community. The entrepreneur continues to make 

a living doing what she or he loves and, in turn, has money to 

hire other employees and pay the bills. WREN gets a percentage 

which it uses to pay its employees, advertise in local papers, 

patronize local suppliers, and to keep WREN alive and well. 

Now that’s making local work! An added bonus in the chain is 

that local businesses tend to not only take our money but also 

to give back…they are much more likely to contribute to local 

causes and organizations like WREN than those with corporate 

headquarters hundreds or thousands of miles away. 

Part of my current work is focused on six rural regions across 

the US that are developing more sustainable economies 

through ‘Regional Flavor’ efforts that foster collaboration 

among a wide range of entrepreneurs, not for profits, state 

and local governments, and cultural and historic preservation 

entities. Building on local character (flavor), these innovative 

networks recognize that in an increasingly homogenized world, 

communities that support their one-of-a kind enterprises and 

distinctive character have an economic advantage; they attract 

visitors (and their dollars) who hunger for the authentic, and 

make it possible for young business owners born or raised in 

rural towns to stay rather than flee in search of livelihoods. 

While our national economy is in convulsions at the moment, 

the silver lining may be that we can reclaim our local one. 

Bethlehem is a shining example. In 1999 when WREN moved its 

operation to the town’s Main Street, things were pretty shabby 

in the neighborhood. The Colonial Theatre was empty most of 

the year and near collapse. There were more empty storefronts 

than occupied ones. But we opened our store and gallery, helped 

Cold Mountain Café start up, joined forces with the Bethlehem 

Redevelopment Association to launch the revitalization of the 

theatre, started the street banner project and worked with the 

Chamber of Commerce to promote the town. Today, Bethlehem 

has a feel and vitality no other town in the area can match. 

One parting thought. The think/buy local movement doesn’t 

only refer to the shopping you do within a few miles of home. 

Obviously not everything we want or need is available nearby. 

But making a conscious decision to support local entrepreneurs 

wherever you and your wallet find yourselves will make a 

tremendous difference in keeping local economies alive and well. 


7

Access the Knowledge 

You Need to 

Have the Life You Want! 

by Katrine N. Barclay 

Life Coach, Yoga Instructor and owner of Wellness AT Work 

Many of my clients either know what they want in their lives but 

don’t know how to make it reality, or want something different 

but are unclear as to what. The way I see it, the quickest route to 

inaction is, “I don’t know.” “I don’t know” equals status quo. “I 

don’t know how to get what I want,” or “I don’t know what I want.” 

Having the life we really want eludes us in the “not knowing,” 

and so we stay where we are – status quo. There is a lot of 

power when someone says, “but I REALLY don’t know” - 

score one for Status Quo, and a big zero for Living Fully! The 

challenge is to move from not knowing to finding out. As a life 

coach, I work with my clients to find their own answers. What 

happens when your answer is a continual, “I don’t know?” 

What happens when you feel like we’re treading ankle deep in 

wet sand? How do you change the score? 

First of all, lighten up! “Knowing” does not have to be a 

verifiable answer proven in a double blind study. Second, give 

“not knowing” a rest, and believe that you do, in fact, know 

(even if you have to pretend) pretend). . Third, shift the focus from 

“knowing” to discovering. Try the following: 

• 

• 

• 

Pretend you do know the answer to what 

you want or how to get there. What comes 

to mind? 

Think about someone you respect or 

admire, if they were in your shoes, what 

would they do? 

Look at what you do know. How can that 

inform you? 

Another avenue is to explore the most outlandish or crazy 

answer you can come up with. Now let your imagination run 

wild. Perhaps in amongst the crazy ideas lies the gold nugget 

you’ve been missing. 

Your thinking will begin to shift from “I don’t know,” to some 

possibilities for action. This is a critical point. Rather than 

putting the new ideas to the test, keep playing with them and 

creating even more. Don’t say, “no,” just say, “maybe.” Keep 

the playing field wide open. Within the “maybes” you may find 

a definite “yes.” Listen to your inner wisdom saying, “I can do 

that!” or “I know, I want this!” Then stand in the fact that you 

KNOW, that you have some ideas, and be open to the changes 

that knowing brings. Write them down, play with your new 

found knowledge, and let the life you want unfold. 

Katrine is available for a complimentary coaching session to learn 

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On the Record: Good Recordkeeping Keeps You AND the IRS Happy 

I recently participated in an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 

small business recordkeeping teleconference. Although most 

people groaned when I mentioned I was participating in a 

teleconference, the hour flew by. Why would a bookkeeper 

like me enjoy such a thing? For starters, it was not only free, 

but also educational and enlightening. 

First there was the basic definition period - what is 

recordkeeping and what is the purpose of a Profit and 

Loss Report and Balance Sheet. The general consensus 

is that the Profit and Loss report is great for keeping up-todate 

on the health of your business, whereas the Balance 

Sheet serves as a good year-end comparison to the previous 

year for displaying the financial health of a business. So 

what does recordkeeping have to do with the Profit and 

Loss and Balance Sheet reports? Lots! Your normal business 

activity will end up on these reports and you will be able to 

spot errors. 

To err is human…how many of us have entered a receipt 

incorrectly into our accounting software? Something as 

simple as entering $700.00 instead of $70.00 for a monthly 

insurance payment can throw our books off. Without the 

insurance statement or the cleared check properly filed away 

in a folder, we would have a hard time proving what we 

were supposed to pay. Keeping a hard copy of your financial 

records is so important to running a business. Not only can 

you catch a clerical error when inputting information into 

your accounting software, but you can avoid mistakes such 

as overpaying a vendor or missing a payment. 

What other types of hardcopy records should be 

kept for your business? 

1. Gross Receipts: 

cash register tapes, receipt books, sales 

invoices, credit card slips. 

2. Purchases and Expenses: 

Receipts with amount paid 

and what the purchase was for (i.e. computer for office). 

3. Charitable Contributions: 

receipts or acknowledgement 

letter from organization specifying date, amount, 

benefit gain. 

4. Asset Purchases: 

new building or equipment purchase 

including purchase price and how and when the 

purchase was acquired. 

5. Employment Taxes: keep file on each employee with 

address information, application and job information. 

by Gina D’Orazio 

So what is the best way to keep records? According 

to the IRS, it is sufficient to keep books for a period of three 

years in a filing cabinet (current information) or banker 

boxes (prior year information). After the three years you 

may dispose of the records by shredding them. The guest 

speaker of the teleconference, Milton Pagen, suggests 

keeping records for five years. Why keep them for the two 

extra years? Pagen advises keeping them JUST in case 

additional research is required during an audit. (Chances 

of this occurring are rare. but occasionally it has happened.) 

He also recommends keeping Tax Returns (personal and 

business returns) indefinitely because they make a good 

reference point on business spending. Business owners are 

responsible for their own recordkeeping even if they have a 

bookkeeper and accountants assisting them with financials. 

Will the IRS really look at my records during an 

audit? Absolutely, so have them handy and organized prior 

to the audit. Three types of IRS audits are frequently used. 

Sometimes the IRS will conduct a Correspondence Audit in 

which they request items in writing and the business owner 

may return the requested items via mail within a designated 

timeframe. Office Examination Audits occur when a 

business owner brings his/her records to the local IRS office 

for the audit. The final method is a Field Examination Audit 

that takes place at the business owner’s office. 

Pagen suggested avoiding delay of an audit with the IRS. 

Sometimes a delay is unavoidable due to illness or lack of file 

organization. Of course, the best way to avoid delaying an 

audit is to always keep your records in good order. Do not 

wait until the day before an audit to request a delay, unless 

there is an unforeseen medical emergency. 

Finally, keeping records is essential to running any business 

for knowing where a business stands. Keep your records for 

the current year in a filing cabinet and for previous years 

in a banker’s box. After five years you may dispose of your 

records. If the IRS needs to perform an audit, then the best 

approach is to be as organized as you can be before going 

into the audit to avoid potential problems. 

See page 22 for details about Gina’s upcoming 

workshop: Recordkeeping and Your Business. 


9


The Stock 

Market & You? 

by Cynthia Taradash 

If the volatility of the stock market is getting to you, 

you are not alone. The numbers are disturbing. The 

Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 30% for the first 

ten months of 2008. And, both the Standard & Poor’s 

500 index and the NASDAQ index fell more than 34% 

during this same time. Even longer term, the numbers 

do not look good with the indexes in the red on average 

for the past three years. We have been taught that if we 

invest in the stock market, we should receive a return 

of around 10% a year on average. But, what should 

we be doing when the stock market has not been 

performing well at all? 

At all times it is important to remember the basic 

rules of investing, but it is even more important when 

your assets are rapidly losing value. First, any money 

invested in the stock market should be a long term 

investment. Don’t invest any cash you need in the 

next seven to ten years. By only making long term 

investments, if the investment falls in value, you 

should hopefully have the time to allow it to recover. 

Second, diversification and asset allocation are 

extremely important in order to minimize your overall 

risk. What this means is, don’t put all your eggs in one 

basket. I know it is a cliché, but the saying really does 

apply to investing. We just don’t know how investments 

are going to perform in the short term. By spreading 

your investments around, you are hedging your bets 

and hopefully will pick up a bit of growth without 

having too much of your money in sectors that may 

underperform. This means investing in a mix of assets 

that fits within your risk tolerance and goals. Invest 

a certain percent of your money in stocks of various 

types and invest a portion in various bonds. Spread the 

risk around. Every investment has some type of risk. 

But, the risk of investing in a bond is different than the 

risk of investing in a stock. The goal is to balance your 

risk with an appropriate asset allocation. 

Third, buy low and sell high. This is easier said than 

done. While it can be fairly easy to buy clothes or 

groceries when they go on sale, it can be mentally 

challenging to do the same with stocks, just because 

everyone else seems to be selling. Studies show that 

many investors tend to buy high and sell low. But, if 

you can ignore what everyone else is doing and buy 

when you think stocks are undervalued, you might just 

be rewarded in the long-term. 

So, if the volatile stock market is making you nervous, 

it is probably time to take a step back and look at the 

big picture. Review your asset allocation and your 

investments to ensure that your portfolio is in line with 

your goals. If not, it might be a good time to adjust 

things accordingly.

Gardening goes hand in hand with the power of observation. 

Plants are like canaries in the mine; they let you know how 

their environments are doing from day to day. With careful 

observation, you can monitor, interpret and anticipate 

your plants’ needs. By appropriately applying the four most 

important elements of successful gardening, light (not always 

full sun), fertilizer, moisture, and temperature, you can 

achieve success in your gardening efforts, because good soil 

stewardship leads to thriving, robust plants! 

Finally, one last lesson from my experience: be realistic 

about what you can accomplish in your garden in one season. 

Remember, “Things take longer than you think they do!” (Rule 

of thumb: take estimated time x 4). If you are working on the 

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LESSONS LEARNED… 

I cannot count how many times I have been asked 

in the last 5 years, “When is WREN going to do 

another calendar?” Much as we would like the answer to 

be, “as soon as possible,” our experience with the first calendar 

taught us that it really isn’t as easy as all that. 

Why did we even decide to do a nearly nude calendar in the first 

place? Well, it was during the aftermath of September 11 th , in the 

winter of 2002, and WREN was 

suddenly in a serious financial 

crisis. A grant that we had been 

counting on for major funding 

had gotten stuck in a post office 

outside of Washington, DC, 

during an anthrax shutdown 

and did not make its deadline. 

Suddenly there was not enough 

money to even retain half of the 

WREN employees – in a matter 

of days, WREN staff numbers 

went from 10 to 3. Desperate 

for some bold and resourceful 

money-making initiatives to help 

get WREN through a really hard 

time, the board took inspiration 

from the Men of Maple Corner, 

Vermont. After a fortuitous story 

about them ran on a morning TV 

news show, these enterprising 

guys had made $250,000 with their calendar by baring all but 

showing nothing. It made perfect sense to us and sounded so 

easy – why couldn’t we do the same? 

Somehow, with my catalog production connections, it fell to me 

to organize and produce the calendar. It sounded like so much 

fun – getting a professional photographer and art director on 

board was a piece of cake. Finding at least twelve women to pose 

wasn’t that hard either. Finding the time and place to shoot their 

pictures was another matter entirely. The idea was to shoot them 

in an environment that expressed who they were or what they 

were passionate about. We would try to do most of the shots 

outdoors; it was late March and we wanted to be done with the 

shooting by the end of May at the latest. On top of this, it was 

2002, we were still shooting on film, so all the photographs 

would have to be developed and printed on hard copy first. Then 

we could whip out a design, write some copy and our calendar 

would materialize and be printed…we would sell a thousand 

copies and be happier ever after… 

For starters, it was a really cold spring. Our first photo shoot took 

place with dogs and artists at a cabin on top of a mountain still 

covered with snow. After a full day, we really had no pictures we 

could use and we were starting to realize how much time we were 

committing to. We planned the next photo shoot inside. Using, 

or perhaps I should say abusing, my Garnet Hill connections 


How NOT to do a Nearly Nude Calendar! 


(Russ Gaitskill, GH president, if you are reading this, maybe 

you should skip the rest of this paragraph!), we actually 

commandeered the downtown Franconia photo studio during a 

time when all the company managers were safely entrenched in 

an important meeting and did several successful shots including 

three generations of 3 of Cups women (grandmothers, daughters 

and babies) wearing little more than hats and boas. As freezing 

temperatures continued through May, the photo studio came in 

handy on several ensuing weekends. By then 

we knew we had to plan on at least 4 hours 

to get a decent usable shot. Times that by 12 

months of photographs plus a cover…well, you 

do the overwhelming math. 

Those of us who were in the deepest at this 

point (Jack Wieneger, Greg Covell, Rachel 

Tardelli and myself) persevered because we 

loved the project. Truth be told, half the fun 

of making the calendar was the subterfuge 

involved. Using the local hair salon on its day 

off, getting a nude swimming shot at the gym 

pool, photographing two women riding naked 

on horseback in a field in Easton, getting the 

sled dogs and the sled placed just right to hide 

what needed to be hidden on the sled-driver… 

We learned that making the models feel 

comfortable and relaxed without their clothes 

on was the biggest part of getting a good shot; 

most of them had never done anything like 

this before but were willing to put it all on the line for WREN. 

We were probably done shooting by the end of June. We chose 

an oversized format on really nice paper. It took another month 

to get the copy and design together; another month for the 

committee to agree on it and get it proofed and to the printer. 

Another month to get it back. It was already mid-September 

when we found ourselves with 4000 calendars to sell by the 

end of the year and without a clue how to do it. Turned out 

EVERYBODY had the idea to make a million dollars on a nearly 

nude calendar that year. Our calendar was clever and artsy 

and sitting in the WREN basement in several dozen boxes. No 

morning TV show was interested in covering us; no bookstore 

wanted to take more than 12 calendars. All the models sold one 

or two to their closest friends…so that was about 20. We put it on 

amazon.com, Jae Kim built our own website to sell it, we sent out 

promotional packets to everyone we could think of. The closest 

we got to sensationalistic press coverage was when somebody 

tried to bust us for child pornography because we had naked 

babies in the calendar. Unfortunately the controversy only lasted 

a day before a local judge ruled it as absurd. 

By January we were selling them for half price. By February we 

were giving them away. By March we took about 3000 of them 

to the dump. In April we paid the bill for printing and just barely 

broke even.

Needless to say, as a fund-raiser, our calendar was a 

disaster. But as a marketing piece, it went down in 

economic development history. No other non-profi t had 

ever, or has ever since, done anything quite so bold. It was the 

most memorable public relations collateral we ever created; 

people are still talking about to this day. For that reason alone it 

was worth doing. But the main reason was that, in its own offbeat 

way, it brought WREN together as community, trying to save itself 

by whatever creative means possible. 

Will we ever do it again? Never say never…we think the MEN of 

WREN are out there, waiting on the horizon. If we can just fi nd 

the time, the place and at least twelve willing men… 

Peak 

Chiropractic 

Joni M. Gray, D.C. 

Well Adjusted 

895 Manns Hill Road, Littleton, NH 03561 

(603) 444-4881 

SEVEN IMPORTANT TIPS... if, for some farfetched reason, 

you are thinking about doing a nearly nude calendar: 

1. The fi rst thing is to make sure you have the 

whole thing completed and ready for sale by 

July. Calendar sales actually begin in July for 

the following year. We didn’t get ours done until 

mid September. 

2. Have a good photographer and art director who 

can put people at ease (we did this part right!). Even 

if people say they are up for it, chances are they have 

no clue what they are really in for. 

3. Don’t underestimate the time each shot will take 

– it can take forever to get a perfect picture! I guess 

it depends how much you care about the quality. 

We could spend four hours setting up just one 

photograph. Times that by at least 12...you have a 

full schedule ahead of you. 

4. Put as many people in it as possible. It is like a 

school play - however many kids are in it, that is 

how many parents and family members will come. 

The same is true of a calendar like this - most of 

the people who will buy it will know someone in it. 

Unless it is really a spectacularly clever work of art. 

However many of them will get nude all together on 

one page is what you can multiply your sales by. 

5. Print it in an affordable format - ours was 

ridiculously oversized, could barely be mailed. It was 

also made of super high-quality expensive paper, 

even though it was only printed in two colors: black 

and red. You can’t really sell a calendar for more than 

$13.95 or $14.95, so calculate your cost per calendar 

and see what you are going to make. We barely 

broke even. 

6. Keep the number of people involved in the 

production of it down to a minimum - don’t make 

the production of it a group number. These days 

with digital photography and graphics programs, it 

should be much easier (our was all done on fi lm). We 

also used it to tell the WREN story - which had to be 

written and rewritten about a zillion times to make 

everybody happy. 

7. And fi nally and most importantly - fi gure out a 

marketing plan. We ended up with boxes and 

boxes and no clue how to get them out. Most stores 

wouldn’t take more than 10. Just because you get 

an ISBN number and put it on amazon.com doesn’t 

mean it will sell. It was surprising how hard they 

were to sell once we had them in hand. We could 

not get on the TV, radio or in the newspaper, even 

though we were a nonprofi t with a great story to tell. 


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artist corner 

Trance artist Ken Kimball has been making art since 

kindergarten. While he earned college degrees in graphic design 

and marketing, he supported himself as a caricature artist in 

Boston’s Faneuil Hall. A few years later, Ken began a career as a 

T-shirt designer and illustrator. Today he considers his computer 

and graphic design abilities to be among his most important 

survival skills, along with his talent for drawing caricatures, 

which he calls “the bartending of illustration.” 

As a young commercial artist, Ken realized he needed every 

resource available to him to succeed. He had practiced martial 

arts since the age of 12, but now he also began practicing 

meditation. After studying with renowned tracker and 

wilderness survival expert Tom Brown, Jr., he developed an 

interest in Native American philosophy. He studied hypnosis 

and other altered mind states, which allowed him to surf his 

subconscious mind to access his creativity. Eventually, he 

decided he wanted to share this ability with others, and earned a 

certificate from the National Guild of Hypnosis. 

Ken began his hypnotherapy practice in 2004, working with 

clients primarily to help them quit smoking, lose weight 

or manage stress. He used hypnosis to engage the client’s 

imagination, enabling them to take positive action. For the 

last two years he practiced full time, sharing an office with 

a massage therapist, and attracting clients mainly through 

workshops and word of mouth. Recently, he decided to close his 

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practice in order to pursue freelance work in web development 

and to spend more time with his family. However, he continues 

to study new hypnosis techniques as well as to work on his 

drawing and painting. 

To access his creativity and minimize obstacles, Ken does 

what he calls “Maintenance,” balancing his conscious mind, 

subconscious and self image several times a month through 

relaxation and visualization. He follows this with “Doing,” 

using a hypnotic technique to induce a trance state, enabling 

him to surf his subconscious for ideas and inspiration, then to 

amplify the desire. These techniques allow him to quickly enter 

a creative trance when the time to paint is available to him, even 

for 5 or 10 minutes, then quickly come out of it. He compares 

this practice to the type of mental rehearsal frequently used by 

competitive athletes. 

Because his family is a major priority, Ken spends time with 

his son every night painting together in their family room, then 

critiquing each other’s work. When asked whether he regrets 

any of his career decisions, he replied, “At the age of 21, I knew 

I had the creativity and inspiration to go in any direction. I 

questioned whether I should follow my bliss, or to be more 

responsible and pursue a more lucrative profession. Now, I can 

look back and say that in the end, life is always right spiritually. 

Follow your bliss.” 



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A WREN member travels... 

Okay, so you go away with other members of the family and you 

don’t really know how well you are going to get along, but you 

give it a shot. In this case, it is my husband Jack, myself, Jack’s 

brother Mike and his wife Nancy meeting us in Madrid from 

NY and eventually our daughter Kate meeting up with us in 

Seville. Kate has been living abroad for the previous year and is 

traveling to Spain from The Czech Republic. 

Our past experiences together have always been fun. We 

genuinely like each other, we are all relatively easy going and we 

all like to laugh. So the adventure begins. 

We have been told about this remarkable nightclub in the heart 

of Seville where only the locals go. It is reported to be the best 

Flamenco show in the city. All we have to do is find it. Like 

most brothers, Jack and Mike have very similar traits and tend 

to think about things in the same way. In fact Nancy and I are 

often amazed at how alike they are. We learn on this trip for 

example that they both think that a map will get you anywhere. 

They believe that, if you look at a map, eventually you will arrive 

at the desired destination. Oh, how naive these men can be. 

Our goal this day is to find the nightclub. Seville is an old city 

with lots of little roads, alleys and dead ends. As Jack and Mike 

stare at their maps, Kate, Nancy and I begin our search. The 

little alleys twist and turn and I began to feel as though I am an 

extra in a foreign film. I keep expecting some kind of police car 

chase, perhaps Interpol, to come screeching around the bend in 

search of that suave mustached man in the dinner jacket. As we 

walk the cobblestone streets I can sense the history, these are 

the same streets that generations of Spaniards have walked for 

thousands of years. I imagine none of them had a street map 

like Jack and Mike but they managed to find where they were 

going. I could actually be walking the same alley that Columbus 

walked before he took his cruise across the waters in search 


Beyond the Red Door 

by Colleen Foley 

of spices. However, I must focus, for I am in search of my own 

discovery, I am looking for the red door. Yes, the elusive Red 

Door. Is it real or just the imagination of a former traveler to 

these parts? A friend from home has directed us here, has told 

us of the door and what lies beyond it. Now it is up to us, we 

must move forward on our own and see if we too can experience 

the Flamenco like the locals do. 

One more bend and yes, there it is the, RED Door. It looks like 

any other door on the street. No window, no fancy name plaque, 

the only thing different about this door is the color RED. We 

push it open and find that indeed there is a nightclub behind the 

door. In the daylight we see lots of cement, a huge space with 

a beer garden and an open patio. Scattered around the patio 

are incredible clay urns filled with flowering plants. There are 

rows of long wooden tables with benches running the length of 

the room and a bar running along the garden wall. The cement 

walls surrounding the garden and the trees are strung with little 

twinkling lights and there is a tiny stage set up in front. There is 

no one around; there are no signs, no flyers, and no information 

at all about the show. Could this be the place, will we indeed 

later that evening feel the heat of the Flamenco? A fellow we 

meet on the street outside assures us that it is indeed the place 

and that we should return at 11:00 that evening. We go back 

and tell the guys studying the map on the next corner that our 

mission is accomplished. 

One of the wonderful things that I love about Spain is that 

everything happens late. The Spanish don’t even begin to think 

about dinner until 9 or 10 o’clock. The streets begin to fill with 

people around 10. They meet friends for a drink and decide 

where they would like to eat that evening. Everyone eats out, 

families stroll together through the streets; everybody from 

grandparents to infants are out and about enjoying the sweet 

smell of the lemon trees.

After a wonderful meal of tapas, including the Jamon serrano 

(dry-cured ham) which many claim is Spain’s greatest delicacy, 

and a few bottles of tinto vino, we head out for the Red Door 

around 11 pm. 

We arrive to a packed house. The hard looking cement room 

now looks magical, with the lights twinkling and rows of tables 

crowded with people laughing and drinking, waiting for the 

show to begin. Kate, Nancy and I find a seat at the end of a table 

by the door. The boys meanwhile work their way to the bar to 

provide libations for all of us, and they find that they don’t need 

a map here either. As we all settle in, we find that everyone 

around us is, in fact, Spanish. There 

are young people with friends and 

grandparents holding babies and lovers 

holding hands. Not one Texas accent 

can be heard. They are all friendly, 

explaining to us that the Flamenco is 

a gypsy tradition of dance, guitar and 

song that expresses the passion of the 

Andalusia region, and that we are in for 

quite a treat. 

Soon enough the crowd quiets down. 

Three men and a woman come onto the 

stage. A woman with long black hair is 

wearing a traditional red Flamenco dress and the men dressed 

as caballeros carry guitar and a small drum. The lights dim 

except for a spotlight on the stage. 

Slowly the woman stands and begins to tap her feet. Her stage 

presence is breathtaking; we cannot take our eyes off her. As she 

moves, the musicians begin to play and the other man begins 

singing in such a passionate tone that we are all mesmerized. 

For the next hour and a half we are brought to our feet, our 

emotions are played with, we laugh, we cry, we are astounded 

by the beauty being presented to us. We are in Flamenco heaven 

and we don’t want it to end. It is truly one of the most enjoyable 

evenings we have ever spent. 

As we stroll back to our hotel we can’t 

believe how lucky we are to have found 

the Red Door, and how we love each 

other, and that we are all really enjoying 

our time together. We stop for a nightcap 

and watch Kate leave to meet up with 

the person she is couch surfing with, but 

that’s another story… 

The traveling Foleys! 


17

Welcome to our newest Local Works Store participants! 

Moose Man 

Rick Libbey 

This past fall, the infamous Moose Man gave a talk about moose 

at WREN to a standing-room-only crowd. As Rick said, “My love 

for moose and other wildlife has evolved to a place of respect 

of the animals. I take great pride in not disturbing the wildlife. I 

do all I can to only approach moose that are comfortable with 

my presence and I make every effort not to disturb them from 

feeding.” His photography truly captures his respect for these 

great animals. At Local Works you will find his calendar, prints 

and, arriving soon, his children’s book, Rickey & the Moose. 

Rodeo & Co, 

Megan McGovern Hamilton 

While attending Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, 

Meghan McGovern Hamilton enrolled in a photography class 

and quickly realized that a lifetime love of taking photos 

had turned into a passion. After graduation, she began 

photographing weddings, senior portraits, maternity, infant and 

family portraits, animals, nature and promotional material... all 

of which lead her to create Rodeo & Co. Photography. The store 

features a selection of her extraordinary photographs. 

Woodworker 

Eric Marston 

An artist of many mediums, Eric has turned his attention to 

creating unique folk art pieces using scrap and recycled wood. 

Whimsical miniature pine trees and sturdy trays capture a rustic 

yet artful appeal. By the time you read this magazine we expect 

several new pieces will have been added to his collection. Based 

on customer reaction to his first delivery, we anticipate his 

products will do very well in the store. 

Figurehead Glass 

Sarah Hamilton Parker 

Sarah has been working in stained glass professionally for 6 

years. For three years, she taught at Franklin Pierce University, 

where she instructed students in Stained Glass I, II, III, IV, 

and independent studies. Exciting, fluid and colorful, her 

work includes panels, windows, lamps, novelty items and 

commissioned pieces. Recently when Sara arrived for a class 

here at WREN, she made sure that everyone on staff took the 

time to see a spectacular sunset happening right outside. A 

moment all of us were happy to share. It’s clear Sara has an eye 

for these things! 

Master Craftsmen 

Jonathan Szarek 

When the copper-roofed wren birdhouse arrived at WREN with 

the story of how Jonathan happened onto us, we called him 

immediately. After finding WREN on the web and discovering 

more about the organization, he decided to send one of his 

birdhouses as a gift. While we appreciated the gracious gesture, 

we also wanted his birdhouses in the store and he liked the idea 

as well. It’s clear that Jonathan is drawn to the unique graining, 

texture and smell of various exotic and domestic woods, which 

led him to gravitate in the direction of fine wood craftsmanship. 

Never one to be a “conformist”, Jonathan’s work reflects this 

nature. Whether it’s his trademark “Curved Spar Deck” or a 

custom-designed cabinet, his dedication to exceeding his 

clients’ expectations has earned him a respected reputation as 

one of New England’s finest master craftsmen. 


Sara K 

Sara K. Campbell 

A greeting card collection like no other! Using cut pieces of 

colorful paper, Sara has an extraordinary talent for creating 

whimsical scenes that depict special holidays and events. 

Customers agree, “It’s young at heart and makes you smile.” 

The store showcases her greeting cards and fabulous 

checkbook covers. 

Taking Shape Designs 

Susan Ratnoff 

Sue has been designing and building tables, cabinets and a 

variety of other woodcrafts for over 10 years. After working 

solely on commission-based projects, she decided to develop a 

series of products for retail sale. We’re delighted to showcase her 

beautifully crafted tables and cutting boards. Her collection now 

also includes a line of tiled trays for plants, with and without 

wheels. Her thoughtful choice of wood colors and types, as well 

as her expertise in fine finishing, are an exceptional addition to 

the offerings in the store. 

Alyson Chase Studio 

Alyson Chase Hoar 

Fresh and fun, Alyson’s notecards and prints are printed 

reproductions of original acrylic paintings. There is something 

in her work – a Mary Englebreit kind of style – that draws us all 

to her fabulous animal and colorful angel prints. The universal 

appeal makes her work easy to picture in your kitchen or your 

daughter’s room and makes it a perfect wedding gift. 

White Mountain Images 

Deb Robison 

Deb has combined her love of the outdoors with photography. 

Although pursuing a full time career, she applies no less energy 

to this part time passion of developing her own business. 

Encouraged by friends and family, she too is testing the retail 

world at WREN. Based on early sales reports, her greeting cards 

are clearly capturing attention in a competitive category in the 

store. Prints and framed pieces are also available. 

Apple Blossom Designs 

Marissa Rexford 

A recent graduate of WREN’s BETA program, Marissa is off to a 

running start. Hooked on beading, she started out giving away 

her work as gifts, moved on to selling to friends, family and 

co-workers and then decided it was time to take the next leap. 

Like others she found the Local Works store was a great place to 

‘experience retail.’ In the review process for acceptance in the 

Local Works market access program, Marissa was fully prepared 

to answer questions about her pricing, had begun developing 

hang tags and was absolutely ready for testing her product. Her 

stylish necklaces and bracelets have a tailored professional look 

that would be perfect for the office or an evening out. 

Star Design 

Star Whitney 

You might call it “classy bling.” Displaying a talent perfected 

over the years, Star’s gemstones are suspended on spectacular 

chains, creating a collection of one-of kind designs that work 

effortlessly with everything from jeans to cocktail dresses. 

Previously shown and sold only at private parties, Star’s designs 

are now available to the public at the Local Works Marketplace.

A look inside the studio of one of our Local Works potters . . . 

Beth Nagle Griffin, a recent winner of a Women and Company ® Microenterprise Award. 

Pictures by Megan Hamilton of Rodeo & Co. Photography 

Gramp Lyford’s Vermont Salve 

Tender Corporation 

It’s the perfect time of year to discover Gramp Lyford’s Vermont 

Salve, a light, greaseless salve that promotes healing of severely dry, 

cracked skin. Tender Corporation is a family owned and operated 

business located in the heart of the White Mountains. Founded in 

1975, the firm manufactures the world-famous insect bite treatment, 

AfterBite®, and a full line of well-known insect repellents, first-aid 

and burn remedy products. Many Tender products are packaged 

in innovative ways that make them convenient to use as well as 

environmentally friendly. 

Delinda Syme 

Swan Song 

In Delinda’s own words, “I have been a life-long knitter and fiber 

lover. I have raised sheep, dyed fibers and woven for many years. 

I always return to handknitting, such a simple craft full of endless 

possibilities. I particularly love the play of color, texture and 

flexibility. There always seems to be more to learn and create.” 

Stop by soon to see Delinda’s extraordinary scarves where color and 

texture are beautifully combined. 

Our store, now called Local Works Marketplace at WREN, opened in June 2001 to provide market access to our 

members. Vendors receive training and support in product development, as well as access to new resources, 

opportunities and referrals. They can test and develop their product’s point of sale appeal, and connect with other 

members for peer support and collaboration. If you would like to know more about this market access program, please 

contact Katy Curnyn at (603) 869-9736, Ext 21, or katy@wrencommunity.org. 


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The fall BETA classes in Bethlehem and Coos County have 

energized another round of North Country businesses to take 

root and grow with us. In the latest sessions, 38 participants 

in four different locations have proudly marched through the 

groundwork for turning their ideas into business plans. To date, 

more than 100 imaginative, brave people have completed this 

journey. Because there isn’t room for all their exciting stories, 

we offer a brief look at a random sampling of the inspired 

entrepreneurs who have graduated from our program this 

season. 

Angie Placey has put her love of animals to work for her in 

West Stewartstown. She owns Beakley’s All Natural Pet 

Foods and Products , healthy choices for your furry friends. 

She delivers to your door within a 15 mile radius. Angie also 

conducts dog obedience classes in Colebrook and plans to open a 

kennel in the future. 

Bob Lesmerises opened White Mountain Bike Shop 

on the Easton Rd. in Franconia last summer. Located at the 

Franconia Inn on a popular biking route, Bob offers repairs, 

rentals, sales and route information. His many years of 

experience as a mechanic, rider and even racer make Bob the 

go-to guy for all your biking needs. 

In Conway, you’ll find Spruce It Up Home Staging and 

Redesign. Lisa Sordi is a certified home stager and decorator 

who is delighted to stage your home for selling or renting. She 

can also redesign your home just for you, giving you a fresh new 

look using what you already have. Lisa is committed to “re-use, 

re-cycle, re-enjoy,” and uses eco-friendly materials in all her 

projects. 

If it’s art you are looking for, Sarah Hamilton-Parker’s 

stained glass designs will surely brighten up all your days. Her 

award-winning work is now showing in several galleries and she 

plans to get a full working/teaching studio up and running soon. 


Spotlight on BETA Graduates 

by Jeanne Boisseau 

Heather Harvey’s works of art – both the edible creations on 

the appetizer table and the truly eye-pleasing pieces on the wall 

will leave you hungry for more. And more is on the way! 

Are you a lover of natural beauty? Business partners Deb 

Robison and Janet Christenson of White Mountain 

Creations can provide you with breathtaking photos and 

notecards featuring the landscapes and wild critters of our 

beautiful White Mountains. The gift shop at the Mt. Washington 

Hotel already offers these photographic memories to their 

guests, and soon you’ll find them in many more places. 

For those of you with a sweet tooth or who are planning a special 

event that needs a special sweet, our BETA graduates have 

that covered! At Confections by Jen in Littleton, chocolatier 

Jennifer Ross will flood your taste buds with custom 

chocolate creations for any important occasion, including every 

day. Danette MacArthur, owner of Delectables by Danette 

in North Conway, offers uniquely designed, delicious wedding 

and special occasion cakes. Specially trained in decorating with 

rolled fondant, Danette creates cakes that taste as beautiful as 

they look, as anyone who attended the WREN holiday party can 

tell you firsthand! 

We can’t forget stress reduction, healthy options and a balanced 

life. Susan Lucas, of Woodsville is the owner of Wild 

Woman Tradition Herbals, offering Reiki treatments, 

herbal consultations and products. She also conducts herbal 

workshops and certification programs in Usui Reiki Levels One 

through Master. 

From the Canadian border on down to Woodsville, dozens 

of WREN entrepreneurs are launching new businesses since 

completing the BETA class. In today’s economic climate, having 

a business in your back pocket may be just the boost you need. 

What’s your dream? We are looking forward to hearing about it 

and helping you make it a reality.

Do you have a plan B? 

EVERYBODY NEEDS A BUSINESS IN THEIR BACK POCKET! 

In times like these, everyone needs a back-up plan. Don’t let 

the recession catch you unprepared…Start a business or boost 

your current one with the WREN Business and Entrepreneurial 

Technical Assistance (BETA) program. New sessions begin in 

Bethlehem and Gorham this February. 

Whether you are starting a new business, struggling with 

your current business or just have an idea to explore, these 

days the smartest entrepreneurs in the North Country are 

taking advantage of the WREN Business and Entrepreneurial 

Technical Assistance program. Since September 2007, 105 

people have graduated from this comprehensive program. 

“I was energized and empowered by the topics,” said Belinda 

Phillips. “The course was fantastic in inspiring me to try further. 

The pace was good, the mood was upbeat and the whole 

atmosphere was optimistic.” 

In designing the BETA program, we chose to integrate a 

nationally known business-training course, Core Four®. A 

winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence, Core Four® has 

a proven track record in providing a thorough understanding 

of all aspects needed for a successful business. Further, it 

connects WREN nationally with others using the same program. 

COME TO A 

FREE INFORMATIONAL SESSION 

ABOUT THE WREN BETA PROGRAM! 

Learn more about the WREN BETA program at a 

free informational session this January. 

All classes will begin the first week of February 

and run for 8 weeks. 

Information Session: 

Wednesday, January 21st – Gorham 

Family Resource Center – 6-7 PM 

In addition to Core Four® training, this series of classes is 

unique in that it includes business coaching and networking. 

This program will provide you with the knowledge and tools for 

building and growing a profitable business. If you want a clear 

understanding of the marketplace, as well as techniques for 

staying focused on goals, this is the training course for you. 

WREN CLASS AND EVENT SCHEDULE 

“As you learn by doing, you will see the business idea evolve 

as you build the details. While it is true that some individuals 

have succeeded without a business plan, our experience 

demonstrates that a strong, well researched business plan 

increases the likelihood of success. You can save time and 

money later on by making the mistakes up front and on paper.” 

(From the Core Four® course description.) 

We invite anyone who is interested in knowing more about this 

program to join us for one of the free informational sessions 

offered in a town near you. Scholarships are available and there 

are special discounts for Coos County residents. Call 603-869- 

9736 for more details or email wrenwrencommunity.org. 

Join the growing number of people who have benefited from 

this great program! Call (603)869-9736 or email wren@ 

wrencommunity.org to register today. 

Scholarships are always available for the WREN BETA program! 

The nominal fee we charge for these classes goes towards covering the cost of heat, classroom supplies, copies, etc, and 

includes a comprehensive student manual (valued at $50). But no one will be turned away from the opportunity to participate 

in this important business training course. Special scholarship funds have also been allocated for Coos County participants. If 

the class cost is an issue, please call WREN today at 603-869-9736 to see what we can do for you. 

Join the growing number of people who have benefited from this great program! 

Call 603-869-9736 or email wren@wrencommunity.org to register today. 

SIGN UP FOR THE 

EIGHT WEEK BETA PROGRAM NOW! 

Classes will be held in two different locations. 

GORHAM 

Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th, 4-8 pm, 

Family Resource Center 

BETHLEHEM 

Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th, 5-8:30 pm 

WREN 


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WREN CLASS AND EVENT SCHEDULE 

Business Skill–Building Classes 

Information Session about the BETA Business Program 

A free informational session designed to introduce prospective entrepreneurs 

to WREN’s Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance 

Program, an eight-week comprehensive business-planning course. 

Presented by WREN staff 

Gorham Family Resource Center 

Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Cost: Free 

BETA Business Program...WREN’s new Business and Entrepreneurial 

Technical Assistance Program! 

Instructors: Jeanne Boisseau, Nora Clark and WREN staff 

In this course, you will learn successful strategies for business using 

the Core Four business management course which covers marketing, 

financial management and operations planning. If you want to build a 

house, you need a blueprint; if you want to build a business, you need 

a plan. (See page 21 for more details) 

Gorham: 4 – 8 pm, Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th 

Bethlehem: 5 – 8:30, Wednesdays, February 4th – March 25th 

WREN Member $95, Non-member $295 (Scholarship available – see 

page 20) 

Boosting Your Memory Power 

with Carrie Gendreau 

Tuesday, January 13th, 6-8 pm 

There is no such thing as a “good memory or a bad memory.” It is 

either trained or untrained. Participants will be able to actively 

develop a technique that will help them remember 21 items or more 

without writing the items down. We will also explore the value of 

“stacking” as a memory tool. Why is it that we can remember the face, 

but we can’t put the name with the face? We will learn a technique 

that will help put the two together---to avoid the embarrassment of 

not remembering a person’s name. 

WREN Member $24, Non-member $30 

Recordkeeping & Your Business 

with Gina D’Orazio 

Wednesday, January 14th, 6-8 pm 

Good recordkeeping is essential for all businesses. We will cover such 

topics as: types of business expenses to track, how to properly store 

records, how long to keep records, how to dispose of records, and 

briefly discuss audits. Handouts will be provided. So grab your notebook 

and pen and let’s discuss your recordkeeping style. Assistance 

outside the class will be available upon request. 


Marketing Outside of the Box - How a Low Marketing Budget can 

be an Opportunity! 

with Nigel Manley 

Thursday, January 29th, 5:30-7:30 pm 

As manager of the Rocks Estate for over 20 years, Nigel Manley has 

had the opportunity to manage and market a small business in the 

aspects of wholesale, retail, mail-order, tourism and events, while 

endeavoring to keep, as his top priority, the support and membership 

of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, a 

non-profit conservation organization. This presentation is a case study 

which shows how different marketing ideas have come to fruition 

and how they can be used in small businesses. The format encourages 

questions and discussion, which helps everyone learn more about the 

marketing opportunities that are available to us all. 



Writing the Perfect Business Directory Listing 

with Marilinne Cooper 

Thursday, February 5th, 10 am – Noon 

You have one or two sentences to describe your business – how do 

you say it all but keep it short, sweet and grammatically correct? 

In this class we will examine actual business listings from the Local 

Works Business Directory, discuss which ones work best and why, 

and then work on creating a brief yet compelling description of your 

business, product or service... just in time for the upcoming directory 

handbook that WREN will be producing this spring! 


Developing Powerful Presentation Skills 

with Carrie Gendreau 

Tuesday, February 10th, 6-8 pm 

Participants will be given several opportunities to work on their 

own style of presenting. The session builds on his/her own style. We 

identify what makes an exciting presentation. We break down the 

barrier of being “scared to death”. We identify the audience and how 

important it is NOT to miss that very important element. 


Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace Informational Meeting 

Thursday, February 12th, 5-6 pm 

With the first season under our belt, the Farmers Market is gearing up 

for a bigger and better second season. WREN will be hosting an open 

discussion of plans for the Summer of 2009. Whether you a seasoned 

Local Works vendor or interested in joining this year, all interested 

parties are invited to attend and learn more. 

Bruce Baker Returns to WREN! 

Thursday, March 19th 9 – 4 pm 

We are delighted to welcome back the fabulous Bruce Baker! 

Bruce has been offering workshops for over 17 years and is 

nationally known for his informative and lively sessions. He has 

planned two very timely and important sessions for the day. 

Do you want to double your sales? 9-11:30 am 

Attention all farmers and crafts people… this workshop is for you! 

Bruce will present valuable tips for creating great booths that 

stop customers in the aisle and get them to your booth, tried and 

true methods that get customers to touch your work and find it 

irresistible. Learn how to greet your customers and close more 

sales by following the four phases of a sale. Learn how to set up 

business for the next market and create repeat and loyal buyers. 

Learn how to get the edge at the market by capturing your customers’ 

attention and understand what makes the customer buy. 

Brown Bag Networking Lunch Noon - 1pm 

Have an opportunity to talk to Bruce and other participants in the 

workshop. Bring your own lunch. 

Critique my packaging and branding, business cards, brochures, 

signage, logos and image projection. 1:30-4 pm 

Bring examples of your marketing material. Bruce’s reviews will be 

packed with information about marketing that will be beneficial 

for everyone. He is knowledgeable, direct and to the point! Learn 

what your marketing material says about you and what it communicates 

to your customer. Learn important tips to assist you in 

improving your marketing material to grow your business. 


DON’T MISS BRUCE...REGISTER EARLY!

Pricing & Packaging 

with Katy Curnyn 

Thursday, March 26th 2009, 6 – 8 pm 

Developing a successful product is a like raising a young child, it takes 

time and attention. We will look at all your costs including the “what 

ifs,” at how you can differentiate your product from the competition, 

how to know your target market and make an honest assessment of 

the demand for your product. This class will be lively and interactive; 

the goal is to make you believe that you don’t need a million dollar ad 

budget to make a profit, you just need a solid strategy and lots of 

creativity. The instructor learned the crazy world of retailing through 

trial and error, by the seat of her pants and owning her own business. 


Farmers Market Planning Meeting 

Wednesday, April 8th, 4-5:30 pm 

armers, Crafters & Artists - in preparation for the upcoming growing 

season, WREN will be hosting a discussion of plans for our Outdoor 

Marketplace that will operate for the second season! Come with your 

questions and answers and be a part of this planning group! 

Stress-free Presentations: Practice Makes Perfect 

with Jeanne Boisseau 

Thursdays April 2nd & 9th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm 

Communicating confidently with the public to educate them about 

your product or service is the key to growing your business. It is also 

true that public speaking strikes fear into many and is a challenge for 

most. In this two part program, we will focus first on getting rid of the 

jitters, and exploring techniques for enhancing delivery. Participants 

will learn how to choose a topic, write an outline and design a practical 

individual presentation. In the second session, that finished piece 

will be presented to a very friendly and sympathetic audience – 

your classmates! It’s the perfect opportunity to practice, boost your 

speaking confidence and get help with any problems you encounter 

before taking your show on the road. 


Explore / Express 

Fruit and Vegetable Carving 

with Jane Storella 

Thursday, January 22nd, 6-8 pm 

We all eat with our eyes first and nothing makes a meal more appetizing 

than a beautifully garnished dish. Join Chef Jane Storella as 

she guides you in a simple step-by-step class in creating beautiful 

bouquets of fruits and vegetables. Learn to add the wow factor 

to your entertaining table. Fruits and vegetables will be provided. 

Come and watch or bring your favorite paring knife and create 

your own edible masterpiece. 


Pink Valentine’s Day Menu 

with Heather Harvey 

Thursday, February 5th, 6 -8 pm 

Create a romantic all pink Valentine’s Day dinner! This fun and tasty 

workshop will show you how to cook your way into the heart of that 

special someone on Cupid’s favorite day of the year! 


Wellness at Work Yoga 

with Katrine Barclay 

Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30pm, starting in January. All levels 

welcome. See page 8 for details. 

Technology 

Portrait Photography 

with Meghan Hamilton 

Monday, January 26th, 6 – 8 pm 

Learn tricks of the trade for taking fantastic portraits from the owner 

of Rodeo & Co Photography. Bring your own digital camera if you 

have one. 


Facebook for Grownups 

with Rachel Tardelli 

Wednesday, January 28th, 6-8 pm 

Social networking isn’t just for your kids. Join us to learn how to get 

on Facebook and use it! In this workshop you will set up your own FB 

account, get acquainted with the basics of FB and explore how you 

can use FB as an essential communication and networking tool. 

WREN member $25, Non-member $30 

Note: Please feel free to bring your own WiFi enabled laptop or come 

by and use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos on a disk or a 

thumb/jump drive. 

Outlook Demystified: Getting the Most out of Microsoft Outlook 

with James Fontaine 

Wednesday, April 15th, 5:30 - 8:00 pm 

This course is a comprehensive overview of the most-used features of 

Microsoft’s e-mail and personal information management software. 

Setting up and managing E-Mail accounts, managing your Contacts 

and Calendar, daily task management, to more advanced topics 

such as how to deal with SPAM and unwanted e-mail. Both new 

and experienced users will be able to get more out of Outlook. 


All events and classes will take place at WREN, located at the corner of 

Main and Park in Bethlehem, NH, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration 

and pre-payment are required If you register for a class and find yourself 

unable to attend, we now require a 24-hour notification in order to issue 

a refund. We accept payments by cash, check, or credit card. Call WREN at 

(603) 869-9736 for registration and additional information. 

Brown Bag Networking Lunches 

Thursday, January 15 th 

Jane Storella, personal chef of Tray Bien 

Thursday, February 19 th 

Sherry Alix, Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner 

Thursday, March 19 th 

Bruce Baker, Marketing Consultant 

Thursday, April 16 th 

Carrie Gendreau, The Training 

Connection 

With a short talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions 

and discussion, a brown bag networking lunch is the perfect break 

in your day. Grab your Tupperware and head over to WREN! 

WREN BOOK CLUB 

Everyone is welcome at the bi-monthly WREN book club. Bring 

a dish to share as well as your thoughts on the current selection. 

We eat, drink and have lively conversations about 

these interesting books. 

Tuesday, January 27th, 6:30 pm 

Firehouse by David Halberstam 

Tuesday, March 31 st , 6:30 

Transistor Radio by Chris Bohjalian 


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WREN CLASS AND EVENT SCHEDULE

In the Works... 

The Local Works Business Directory Handbook, 

Getting Better All the Time… 

Phase One is completed…and Phase Two is about to begin! 

This past November WREN was pleased to release the fi rst-ever, Local Works Business Directory, an 8 page newsprint edition, 

inserted in the Ammonoosuc Times and widely distributed throughout the North Country. As always, it was way more work 

than anticipated, partly because we had so many business listings, but also because of the unexpected complexities of sorting, 

organizing and copy-editing descriptions written by over 200 different members. 

We learned a lot from the initial process and now we are ready to start on Phase Two. The second printed edition of the Local 

Works Business Directory will be produced by WREN this spring, this time as an actual bound handbook. This handy booklet will 

be an important resource in connecting and supporting area businesses and WREN members. But in order for it to shine, all the 

information must be as correct and up-to-date as possible. 

All business listings will be downloaded from the WREN online business directory at wrencommunity.org. We are asking all 

eligible members to review and update your listing on our website as soon as possible. To be included in the printed directory, 

you must create an online listing. 

If you would like to be part of the new Local Works Business Directory handbook, we ask that you please update your online 

information no later than February 15th. If you need assistance, please contact us at wren@wrencommunity.org 


The Local Works Business Directories are made possible by funding from a USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant. 

Need help writing a great business listing? Take a free class at WREN and learn how to create a compelling description – see pg 22 for 

Writing the Perfect Business Listing on Thursday, February 5th from 10am – 12 noon.

PHOTOS BY PETER SLATTERY 

‘’Wings of the Wren’’ was created in 1997 as a way to share the 

richness of the WREN Community with our daughters, nieces, and 

other girls living in the region. Girls ages 8 to 14 are invited to take 

part in free workshops and adventures, during which they get 

to know themselves, each other, and the women who volunteer to 

oversee the program. While Wings has emphasized the arts as a 

pathway for self-knowledge and creativity, we welcome those who 

would like to broaden the offerings to include outdoor activities, 

technology, and other facets of life that will help the girls ‘’fl y’’. Call 

us if you’d like to teach a class or volunteer for a Wings outing. All 

Wings events are listed in the WRENzine and on the WREN website 

under ‘’Events.’’ 

To add a name to our Wings mailing list, call WREN Central at 

(603) 869-9736 

All clases are free of charge, but you must pre-register in advance, 

by calling WREN at (603) 869-9736. 

Winter to Spring 2009 

Schedule of Events for Girls 8-14 

TREASURE BOXES 

with Heather Harvey 

Sunday, January 11 th 1-3 pm 

Using paint, collage and found objects, transform a 

cigar box into a special treasure box for jewelry or 

personal collections. Bring your own small treasures 

such as buttons, coins, small toys and broken jewelry. 

VALENTINE COLLAGES 

with Kristine Lingle 

Sunday, February 8 th 1-3 pm 

Make Valentine cards for family and friends using 

decorative papers, magazine cutouts and Mod Podge. 

MOBILE MANIA (The ABC’s of CD Art) 

with Eileen Alexander 

Sunday, March 8 th 1-3 pm 

Make a mobile from old CDs, decorated with paint, 

collage and embellishments, and enter your creation in 

the April Community Art Show. 

FELTED BEAD BRACELETS 

with Ann Gruczka 

Sunday, April 5 th 1-3 pm 

Using colored wool, students will learn to make 

beautiful marbled felt beads and string them together 

with smaller beads to create unique bracelets. 

PAINTING FLOWERS IN WATERCOLORS 

with Kristine Lingle 

Sunday, May 3 1-3 pm 

Students will explore a variety of watercolor techniques, 

such as wet-in-wet, dry brush and washes to create 

lovely expressive watercolors of spring flowers. 


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NEWS FROM THE NEST 

WREN is pleased to announce that we have received several 

grants and donations in support of new and existing programs. 

Thank you to all the funders who help us to continue doing the 

important work we do! 

USDA RBEG, $36,150 

A Rural Business Enterprise Grant has provided ongoing assistance 

for entrepreneurial training, which included the launching of our 

Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace as a venue for 

new and existing entrepreneurs. 

Public Service of New Hampshire, $11,750 

Longtime supporters of WREN, PSNH funding goes towards 

programs, initiatives and operating support. 

EDA, $13,500 

The EDA Sudden and Severe Impact Grant provides entrepreneurial 

training for residents of Coos County through WREN’s BETA program. 

Neil & Louise Tillotson Foundation, $20,365 

The Tillotson Foundation is supporting WREN’s newest initiative for 

2009, the SUCCEED (Support Coos County Entrepreneurial Economic 

Development) program, to give a boost to Coos County graduates of 

the BETA program. 

CDFA, $10,000 

WREN has received funding from Community Development 

Finance Authority for entrepreneurial training and vendor readiness 

programs. 

MicrocreditNH CDBG, $39,000 

We are grateful for continuing Community Development Block grant 

support for technical assistance to entrepreneurs. 


INTERIORS GREEN RECEIVES FAIRY GODMOTHER GRANT 

WREN is pleased to announce that Jessica Barber Goldblatt of 

Interiors Green in Littleton, New Hampshire, was chosen as a 

recipient of a 2008 Fairy Godmother grant from the MS. Foundation 

for Women. Each year, this endowed fund generates micro-equity 

grants to qualified women-owned businesses nominated by current 

grantees of the Ms. Foundation’s Collaborative Fund for Women’s 

Economic Development. This year the Ms. Foundation was looking 

for businesses with a competitive market advantage that fill a 

distinct niche in today’s market. Although only five recipients would 

be chosen nationwide, WREN felt that Jessica was an excellent 

candidate for this award. Interiors Green offers a wide range of 

earth-friendly products for homeowners and builders who want 

to do their part in reducing their impact on the environment by 

choosing sustainable, renewable or recycled products, all of which 

reduce their exposure to the toxins found in many homes in flooring, 

paints, wallcoverings and furnishings. 

“Going green is about incorporating simple things into our lives,” 

Jessica says of her decision to offer the community a local choice in 

non-toxic sustainable products for their homes. “It’s about trying to 

return to a more natural way of living using modern technology.” 

Jessica will be putting the grant money towards aggressively 

marketing her business. She plans to print brochures with coupons, 

to create a portable display for fairs and to buy a membership in the 

Home Builders Association. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity and 

plan to make the most of it,” she says. As part of the grant, WREN will 

be providing her with businesses classes and marketing assistance. 

Buy local, local works!

Janet Costa, 

Littleton Loan Officer 

603-444-5333 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 

April 6 th and 7 th , the Stonyfield Farm Entrepreneurship Institute 

will once again take place, this time at a new location, the New 

England Center at UNH in Durham. This interactive, intimate venue 

for networking, storytelling and problem solving was conceived by 

Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of Stonyfield. It offers a safe, yet stimulating 

environment to learn about marketing, financing, managing change 

and other topics relevant to entrepreneurs. Scholarships will be 

available for WREN members through the generosity of the Women’s 

Fund of New Hampshire. Watch for details in our weekly email 

broadcasts! 

WELLNESS COLLECTIVE SHARES 

WREN INCUBATOR OFFICE SPACE 

Health and Wellness has come to Bethlehem in the form of ten 

WREN member practitioners who now share our two Park Avenue 

incubator office spaces. They are able to rotate use of the workplace, 

making the most out of the available hours. It’s a great arrangement 

that works to everyone’s advantage – they get affordable office 

space and we get a full range of services here at WREN! Our tenants 

include: Kim MacKay Pearson (Massage Therapy), Corey Calaio 

(Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Energy work, Karma Balm all natural products), 

Susan Lucas ( Reiki, Energy work, Herbal Consultations), Lise 

Grondin-Danault (Osmosis Ion Cleanse), Karen Bradley (Therapeutic 

Massage), Dr. Trish Murray (Osteopathic Medicine), (Dorian Kramer 

(Acupuncture), Jeanne Boisseau (Business Training and Coaching) as 

well as Susan Brown and Judy Day (Center for Balanced Health). 

Small House, 

Big Dreams. 

Tonya St. Cyr, 

Lancaster Branch Manager 

603-788-4769 


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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE 

January 

Monday, January 5 .............. 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Wednesday, January 7 ....... 5:30-7 pm ....... .Yoga with Katrine 

Friday, January 9 ................... 5-7 pm.............. .Gallery Opening 

Sunday, January 11 th ............ 1-3 pm ............ .Wings Workshop 

Monday, January 12 ............ 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Tuesday, January 13 ............ 6-8 pm ............. Boosting Your Memory Power 

Wednesday, January 14 ..... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Wednesday, January 14 ..... 6-8 pm ............. Recordkeeping and Your Business 

Thursday, January 15 .......... 12-1 pm............ Brown Bag Networking Lunch 

Monday, January 19 ............ Closed .............. WREN Central (Civil Rights Day) 



Wednesday, January 21…..6-7 pm ............. Free BETA Info Session, Gorham 

Thursday, January 22 .......... 6-8 pm ............. Fruit & Vegetable Garnishes 


Monday, January 26 ............ 6-8 pm ............. Portrait Photography 

Tuesday, January 27 ............ 6:30 ................... Book Club 


Wednesday, January 28…..6-8 pm ............ Facebook for Grownups 

Thursday, January 29 .......... 5:30-7:30 ......... Marketing Outside of the Box 

March 

Wednesday, March 4 .......... 4-8 pm ............. Session 5: BETA Class, Gorham 

Wednesday, March 4 .......... 5-8:30 pm…...Session 5: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Friday, March 6 ...................... 5-7 pm.............. Gallery Opening 

Sunday, March 8 ................... 1-3 pm .............. Wings Workshop 

Wednesday, March 11 ........ 4-8 pm ............. Session 6: BETA Class, Gorham 

Wednesday, March 11 ........ 5-8:30 pm ....... Session 6: BETA Class, Bethlehem 


Wednesday, March 18 ........ 5-8:30 pm ....... Session 7: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Thursday, March 19 ............. 9-4 pm ............. Bruce Baker Workshop 


Wednesday, March 25 ........ 5:30-8 pm ....... Session 8: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Thursday, March 26 ............. 6-8 pm ............. Pricing & Packaging Workshop 

Sunday, March 29 ................. 2-4 pm ............. Clothing Exchange 

Tuesday, March 31 ............... 6:30 pm ........... Book Club 


February 

Monday, February 2 ........... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Wednesday, February 4 .... 4-8 pm ............. Session 1: BETA Class, Gorham 

Wednesday, February 4 .... 5-8:30p pm .... Session 1: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Wednesday, February 4 .... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Thursday, February 5 ......... 10-Noon .......... Writing Business Listings 

Thursday, February 5 ......... 6-8 pm ............. Pink Valentine Menu 

Friday, February 6 ................ 5-7 pm.............. Gallery Opening 

Sunday, February 8 ............. 1-3 pm .............. Wings Workshop 

Monday, February 9 ........... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Tuesday, February 10 ......... 6-8 pm ............. Developing Presentation Skills 

Wednesday, February 11 .. 4-8 pm ............. Session 2: BETA Class, Gorham 

Wednesday, February 11 .. 5-8:30 pm ....... Session 2: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Wednesday, February 11 .. 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

Thursday, February 12 ....... 5-6 pm ............. Farmers Market Meeting 

Monday, February 16 ......... Closed .............. WREN Central (President’s Day) 

Monday, February 16 ......... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 


Wednesday, February 18 .. 5-8:30 ............... Session 3: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Wednesday, February 18 .. 5:30-7 pm ...... Yoga with Katrine 

Thursday, February 19 ....... Noon-1 pm ..... Brown Bag Networking Lunch 

Monday, February 23 ......... 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 


Wednesday, February 25 .. 5-8:30 pm ....... Session 4: BETA Class, Bethlehem 

Wednesday, February 25 .. 5:30-7 pm ....... Yoga with Katrine 

April 

Thursday, April 2 .................. 5:30-7:30 pm..Public Speaking 

Friday, April 3 ......................... 5-7 pm.............. Gallery Opening 

Sunday, April 5 ...................... 1-3 pm .............. Wings Workshop 

Monday, April 6 ..................... Closed .............. WREN Central(Stonyfield) 

Tuesday, April 7 ..................... Closed .............. WREN Central (Stonyfield) 

Wednesday, April 8.............. 4-5:30 pm ....... Farmers Market Meeting 

Thursday, April 9 .................. 5:30-7:30pm .. Public Speaking 

Wednesday, April 15 ........... 5:30-8 pm. ...... Outlook Class 

Thursday, April 16 ................ Noon-1 pm ..... Brown Bag Networking Lunch 

May 

Friday, May 1st ....................... 5-7 pm................Gallery Opening 

Sunday, May 3rd ................... 1-3 pm ................Wings Workshop

THANK YOU 

helping wren make a difference… 

We are very grateful to the following people for their generous contributions 

in support WREN’s work: 

For Contributions... For Everything Else... 

Silver Level: ($250 or more) 

Eames Partnership 

Jessica Griffiths 

Kathie Lovett & Ned Densmore 

Celeste Pitts 

Supporter Level: (Under $250) 

Jeanne & Larry Boisseau 

Gail Clark 

Cold Mountain Cafe 

Aggy & Sam Chase 

Joseph & Mary Cushing 

Gail O. Darrel 

Mickey DeRham 

Bernice Dinner 

Martha & Tom Eyman 

Colleen & Jack Foley 

Elaine French 

Garnet Hill Community Charity Fund 

Patricia & Mike Garvin 

Linda Goldstein 

zelda Gonyer 

Ruth Griffin 

Meg Hamilton 

Wendy Ketchum 

Jane McIlwaine 

Jane & Dennis Mackay 

Joanne Mogren 

Diane Taylor Moore 

Irene & Ken Mosedale 

Passumpsic Savings Bank 

Henry & Jean Marie Peterson 

Joyce Petkovitch 

Pine Tree Power 

Peg & Ron Ramback 

Linda Rockwood 

Eric & Mindy Rosseland 

Melissa Sheehan 

Maggie Starr 

Mary Sturtevant 

Star Whitney 

Clare Wilmot 

Erin Woo 

Natalie Woodroofe 

Heather Harvey for giving our 

bathroom a fabulous makeover 

Bethlehem Elementary 

Evergreen Project and the 

Rocks Estate for the spectacular 

Christmas tree 

Jodi Ovens for donating a 

copier/faxer/scanner. 

Joyce Petkovitch for the nice 

new rug and fabrics 

Gina D’Orazio for the donation 

of QuickBooks software 

Thank you to all the cat lovers 

who made donations to help 

us care for Eddy and Betty, our 

precious feline mousers! 

The Bethlehem Town Road 

Crew who have enthusiastically 

taken on the changing of 

seasonal banners 

Sara MacIver for spearheading 

a classroom makeover and 

finding willing volunteers in 

Simon Baker, John MacIver 

and Duane Glidden 

Greg Covell for offering his 

expertise to our marketing 

forums and as a creative 

consultant to the WRENzine 

To the WREN Board of 

Directors for their unwavering 

support through events, 

fundraising activities, meetings, 

mailings and everything 

Thank you to all of you who 

made this year’s holiday raffle 

prizes so warm and wonderful. 

Ken and Irene Mosedale for the 

Cozumel hotel week. MLK & Co 

Consulting, Gary Ward & Son, 

Virginia Stillman-Kirschner , 

Kim Pearson, LMT, Tree Givers 

and Tricia Coyle & friends for 

donating the $500 for airfare, 

Garnet Hill for the flannel sheet 

set, Mountain View Grand for 

the Spa Treatment, Flora Latte 

for the four months of flowers, 

and Bear Mountain Lodge 

for the overnight getaway. 

Special thanks to the group of 

anonymous donors who raised 

$500 for the cash prize. And of 

course thanks to everyone of 

who purchased a raffle ticket. 

Lon Weston and Doug Grant 

for rescuing us when we had 

computer problems. 

Momma Nookie’s Cookies for 

all the samples throughout the 

summer and the NH Open Door 

weekend...our waistline are not 

as grateful! 

Chris and Heidi for moving 

all the tents and signs for the 

Farmers Market, we couldn’t 

have done it without you both. 

Meadowstone Farm, Randy 

Bouton and Harold Burns 

for donating pumpkins for the 

Wings workshop. 

Kathie Lovett, Alison Dodd, 

Meg Hamilton, Jane Storella, 

and Peter Slattery for helping 

to make the Wings workshops 

so much fun. 

Heidi Herzberger for her 

donation of art supplies to the 

Wings. program 

David Wiley who removed our 

air conditioner from the window 

when none of us could quite 

figure it out. 

Phil Marvin for making the 

birdhouses for our birdhouse 

raffle. And to the WREN artists 

who magically transformed the 

wooden birdhouses to works of 

art - Heather Harvey, Kristine 

Lingle, George Manupelli, 

Sarah Hamilton Parker, Nancy 

Wallace, Stephen Dignazio, 

Mary Ellen Russel l, Colleen 

Foley, Kathie Lovett, Roland 

Schick, Jody Blaney and 

Beth Simon. 

Kay Kerr,Kate Killeen, and 

Sara MacIver for joing the 

volunteer gallery committee 

Tonya Pinkham for working 

as long as she could in the 

store prior to the birth of Hazel 

Carolina Tickly Flower Pinkham. 

Congraulations, Tonya and Paul! 

Thom Stimpel for donating 

his time and knowledge for a 

morning-long workshop on 

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Why Become a memBer of WreN? 

WREN started with a group of 15 women who wanted to improve 

their lives and livelihoods - today we have over 800 members, men 

and women, more than half of whom currently own their own 

businesses. 

WE ARE NOT AN EXCLUSIVE CLUB ... 

The ‘WREN Community’ is a peer-to-peer network of participants, 

instructors, mentors, and supporters of the organization. Early 

on, we recognized that the real strength of our work was in 

connecting people into an effective network. Business, nonbusiness, 

rich, poor, native, newcomer, old, young – this broad 

spectrum electrifi es and benefi ts our growing membership. 

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU JOIN WREN? 

People are drawn to WREN for a variety of reasons - for 

entrepreneurial training and assistance, for our many learning, 

cultural, and social opportunities, for our Farmers Market and 

Outdoor Marketplace, for our WINGS program for girls. Members 

report that WREN builds their connections with others, raises their 

self-esteem, expands their skills and increases their earnings. 

WHY YOUR MEMBERSHIPS MATTERS: 

A WREN membership is an investment in your local community 

on every level - in yourself and other WREN members, in WREN 

and in the local economy at large. Your membership provides 

support to an organization that depends on contributions. WREN 

is nationally recognized as a leader in sustainability for raising 

40% of its annual budget through earned income; still this is 

simply not enough to keep the boat afl oat. It is our collective 

membership that makes the difference. This year , more than ever, 

your support is needed. Consider a new level of membership to 

insure a bright future for an amazing community. 

“What does WREN mean to me? This is an easy 

question which I would answer with the one simple 

word, ‘everything’....For me, an adventurer at heart, WREN has 

become the door to a world of possibilities....I have turned to WREN 

time after time for support, whether it’s advice about accounting, 

marketing or legal strategies or simply an ear to listen when I’m 

unsure of my way. I have always found the door open and the staff 

fi rmly committed to helping me fi nd success.... the helping hand of 

WREN has made all the difference as I travel along in pursuit of my 

dream.” Jeanette Fournier, Nature’s Way Studio 


“We all have talents and skills that deserve to be celebrated and 

appreciated and WREN is the home of that celebration. They’ve 

helped me reach inside myself and pull up a confidence I never 

knew was there. They helped me stop beating up on myself by 

providing the tools I needed to stand proudly holding my gift 

– ready to share with the local community.” 

Patti Slavtcheff of Paper Moon Studio 

“WREN is the cream in my coffee.” 

Steve Huntington, 

Community Representative 

Congressman Paul Hoades 

“The WRENzine gets an “A” in my book. However: I’m always 

disappointed that there aren’t more pages - it’s like a good novel that 

ends too quickly. I think we need more sponsors/advertisers 

to make it a bigger publication - and of course, the time and 

energy, etc. to gather all those pieces that make that possible!” 

Eileen Alexander of Sonic Boom Mosaics 

“WREN has given me the confi dence, not just as a business 

woman; as a practioner. I am so grateful. I do not doubt my 

successful future ahead. I look forward to the day when I 

give back to WREN what they have given to me.” 

Corey Calaio of Peace of Infi nity Holistics, Inc 

“To me membership is engagement, commitment, support and 

yes, benefi ts that go far beyond a discount for a class. I’ve grown 

as a person, found some of the truly great friendships in life and 

advanced my career in numerous ways. I have seen hundreds 

of others experience those same gifts through their membership. 

Finding your way around WREN doesn’t happen overnight; it 

takes commitment. Attend a networking lunch, or something fun 

like a cooking class or the book club, fi nd out how you could be 

a contributor to the WRENzine, take the successful eight week 

BETA class to grow your business, attend a gallery opening, or 

holiday party. I guarantee you – you will not be disappointed. In 

the purest form – this is a community you are connecting with 

– others who like you appreciate the opportunity to be inspired, 

experience creativity and connect with others.” 

Katy Curnyn, proud WREN member and employee

❏ New ❏ Renewal ❏ Gift Date ________________ 

ALL WREN MEMBERS ❏ FEMALE ❏ MALE 

NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________ 

HOME ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

HOME PH ( _____ ) _____________________________ __ FAX ( _____ ) ________________________________ 

EMAIL __________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ___ / ___ / ______ 

Would you like to receive information about selling your products in our retail store? ❏ Yes ❏ No 

Are you interested in teaching classes? ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, in what areas: 

❏ Entrepreneurial ❏ Technology ❏ Explore/Express ❏ Other ______________________________________ 

Would you be interested in volunteering? ❏ Yes ❏ No May we contact you? ❏ Yes ❏ No 

YEAR BUSINESS STARTED _______________ 

BUSINESS NAME _____________________________________________________________________________ 

BUSINESS ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

BUS. PHONE ( _____ ) _________________________ FAX ( _____ ) _____________________________________ 

EMAIL _____________________________________ WEBSITE _________________________________________ 

TYPE OF BUSINESS ____________________________________________________________________________ 

PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE __________________________________________________________________ 

We encourage you to list your business in our on-line business directory. Our member network includes 

hundreds of people – a great marketing opportunity for you. Why not consider offering fellow WREN members 

discounts and offers for your products or services? Describe below any discount you would extend (i.e. 10% off, 

free consultation, etc.) We distribute this information in our New & Renewing Member Packet: 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL 

❏ $35 - Individual ❏ $50 - Business / Not-For-Profit ❏ $100 - Super WREN 

❏ $500 - Sustaining WREN ❏ $1000 - Lifetime WREN 

❏ I wish to make an additional contribution to support WREN’s work in the amount of $_______. 

METHOD OF PAYMENT 

❏ I am enclosing a check made payable to WREN 

❏ Please charge my credit card ❏ Visa ❏ Mastercard Exp. Date _____ /__________ 

Credit Card # ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ 

Signature _______________________________________________________________ 

Return form with payment to WREN, PO Box 331, Bethlehem, NH 03574 

For WREN office use: 

sent packet: ____/____/____ data entry: ____/____/____ 

wren membership form 

Please join today! 

More and more people are realizing the benefits of 

participating in an organization dedicated to better 

lives and livelihoods. Membership levels and benefits 

are described below. 

ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE: 

� A one year subscription to the WRENzine 

� 20% off fees for WREN classes including technology, 

entrepreneurial, and Explore/Express offerings 

� A one time (per year) 15% off purchase from Local 

Works Marketplace at WREN 

� Reduced rates for office services including 

photocopying, printing, and faxing 

� Member to member discounts 

� Weekly email WREN news updates 

� An ongoing invitation to participate in 

networking events 

� Opportunity to support WREN’s mission 

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP: 

INDIVIDUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35 

Includes all of the benefits listed above for a single 

person or couple 

BUSINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50 

Includes all of the benefits listed above plus a single 

listing in WREN’s online business directory, including 

photo, logo, and a link to your web page or site; 

opportunity to place your business promotional 

materials in WREN Central; referrals by WREN staff for 

those looking for your products/services 

SUPER WREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 100 

Includes all benefits listed above for a business 

membership plus a 10% discount on ALL purchases at 

Local Works and the Gallery at WREN 

SUPPORTING WREN . . . . . . . . . . $250 

Includes all the benefits of the Super WREN with the 

added benefit of supporting the area you are most 

passionate about at WREN. The Gallery at WREN, the 

Local Works Marketplace and Farmers Market or our 

entrepreneurial training programs 

SUSTAINING WREN . . . . . . . . . . .$ 500 

The easiest kind of membership to manage. Includes 

all benefits listed above, with the added benefit of 

ongoing support for WREN. A monthly contribution 

is deducted by an automatic transfer of funds from 

your bank account or credit card. Your membership is 

always active and by spreading your support over the 

year, giving is easier on your budget and WREN can rely 

on the security of a steady stream of monthly income. 

LIFETIME WREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 

Includes all the benefits of a Super WREN plus you will 

enjoy knowing you are supporting a valuable community 

resource. Your membership is always active—that 

means no more renewal notices or having to remember 

to write a check! You will also be decreasing WREN’s 

administrative expenses, allowing more funds to go 

directly toward WREN’s outstanding programs. 

W R E N z i n e W i n t e r / S p r i n g 2 0 0 9 

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WELCOME & WELCOME BACK 

new and renewing members 

NEW MEMBERS : Individual 

Darla Annais 

Brenda Aylward 

Kevin Biersack 

Gail Boisvert 

Heather Burgess 

Candra Canning 

Sheri Colby Schenck 

Mary Crump 

Christine & Dean Davis 

Martha Davis 

Sara Diblasi 

Ashley Dowse 

Norine Elliot 

Lindy Falconer 

Carrie Gendreau 

Melissa Grella 

Kathleen Hall 

Judith Howcroft 

Yvonne Jenkins 

Ann John 

Cheryl Johnson 

NEW MEMBERS : Business 

Bob Lesmerises 

Tom Little 

Pricsilla McGuire 

Laura Morrison 

Christine Murray 

Patricia Murray 

Diana My Viet Ma 

Jodi Ovens 

Lois Pessman 

Angela Placey 

Helen Poole Newman 

Marissa Rexford 

Sigrid Salmela 

Marlena Schilke 

Teal Softy 

Beth St. Onge 

George Stanley 

Delinda Syme 

Diana Talbott 

Carol Walker 

Donna Wesson 

Sherry Alix 

Stephanie Allen, Heirloom Hourglass LLC 

Beth Anderson 

Bill Brown, Advanced Benefi t Counceling & Consulting 

Janet Christenson 

Jetta Connolly, Copyright 

Minnie Cushing, Minnie Cushing Bookkeeping Services 

Catherine Delage 

Sally Dinsmore Baldwin, Blue Iris Studio 

Ellen Fisch 

Sarah Hamilton Parker, Figurehead Glass 

Paula Herbert, Yarn Garden 

Jennifer Holmes 

Dorian Kramer, Shendao Acupuncture 

Meryl Lebowitz 

Danette MacArthur, Delectables by Danette 

Eric Marston 

Sarah McClennen, Sarah P McClennen LMT, CST 

Kristina Olsen 

Nancy Plante, Mommy’s Muffi ns 

Nancy Roberts, Momma Nookies Cookies 

Deborah Robison, White Mountain Creations 

Tamar Smookler, Inner Truth Massage 

Lisa Sordi, Spruce It Up Home Staging & Redesign 

Hannah Vollmer, J&H Smoothies 

Gary Ward 

Maria Watson, Ameriplan USA Independent Bus. Owner 

NEW MEMBERS : Super WREN 

Debra Simmons, Jafra Cosmetics 

Cindy Taylor 

Donna & David Wiley, David R. Wiley Architect, Inc. 

FYI: Due to our production lead time, your name may not be listed if you recently joined or renewed. Rest assured it will be in the next issue. 


RENEWING MEMBERS : Individual 

Lynn Adams 

Nancy Adams 

Sally Bellew 

Linda Bradshaw 

Paula Briggs 

Helen Brothers 

Deborah Brown 

Mary Choate 

Gail Clark 

Marilinne Cooper 

Helen Delage 

Jan & Mary Edick 

Elaine Rentz 

Karen Ernsberger 

Katharine Fisher 

Pearl Foster 

Margaret Gale 

Nina Garfield 

Carol Gillen 

Sara Glines 

Linda Goldstein 

Sandy Graham 

Lynda Graham Barber 

RENEWING MEMBERS : Business 

Lorna Greer 

Lucille Guild 

Gerry Haase & Nancy Wallace 

Sharon Hamel 

Carol Hammond 

Deb Hanna 

Joan Hannah 

Sandra Hanrahan 

Heather Harvey 

Heidi & Dan Herzberger 

Sharon Heyman 

Janet Hill & Ed Martin 

Rita & William Holmes 

Chris & Cheryl Jensen 

Frank Kaczmarek 

David & Leslie Kane 

Pat Kellogg 

Chery Kerr 

Kay Kerr 

Linda Landry 

Marilyn Magnus 

Katya Maisser 

Priscilla & James Michaud 

Eileen Alexander, Dish Diva Mosaics 

Simon Baker, Simon Baker Residential Construction 

Elayne Belkas, Elayne’s Garden 

Denise Boynton, Denise Hood Boynton Real Estate 

Starcy Branch, Branch Insurance 

Ilja Chapman, Adair Country Inn & Restaurant 

Gregg Christopher & Candace McMahon, McMahon & 

Christopher 

Tricia Coyle, Studio Eleven 

Andrea & David Craxton 

Audrey Crowe 

Gina Marie D’Orazio, D’Orazio Bookkeeping 

Sally Fishburn & Susannah Morlock, S.A. Fishburn, Inc. 

Leslie Frank & Frank Grima, Pine Needle Cards 

Lucy Golden, Cloud Nine Jewelry 

Gail Gorrow, Paws-a-tive Training 

Betty Gosselin, Pathways for Thursdays Child 

Susan Gradual, Old Mill Studio 

Doug Grant 

Paul Greenlaw, Bear Images 

Lise Grondin Danault, Osmosis 

Aliza Holtz, PhD 

Glenda & Bob Iles, Lords of Littleton 

Tricia Johnson, piggy-to-a-t 

Jacki Katzman, The Message Mentor/ 

Mountain House Retreat 

Janet Labonville, Cat Tale Quilts & More 

RENEWING MEMBERS : Super WREN 

Nanette Avril 

Betsy Booth, New Hampshire Country Specialists 

Corey Calaio, Peace of Infinity 

Jennifer Condoulis, Garden Dreams 

Margo Connors 

Alice & Leslie Dreier 

Olivia Garfield 

Patricia & Michael Garvin 

Ann Gruczka & Lon Weston 

Frada Kaplan & Larry Haley 

Paula Miller 

Sharon Mountain 

Karen Neuringer 

Jane O’Donnell 

Linda Osborn 

David & Dierdre Pelletier 

Yuko Plambeck 

Stefi Reed Hastings 

Kate Renner 

V. Niki Richey 

Randy Roos 

Ronnie Sandler 

Kathy Shuster 

Gail Smuda 

Norma St Germain 

Claudette St Laurent 

Maggie Starr 

Virginia Stillman Kirschner 

Harriet Taylor 

Winifred Ward 

Susan White 

Sue Winn 

Sherry Latulip, Mountain Firewood Kilns 

Sandy Lee & Tracy Pollak, MIJOY 

Sheelah Mackillop, SDI Signs 

George Manupelli & AWARE, Lost Dog Films 

Susan Marland, The Painted Garden 

Greg Millen, Milltel LLC 

Aaron Parkening & Eileen Webb, Webmeadow 

Janet Parker, Littleton Office Supply 

Liz Quantock& Peter Szalwowski, Quantock Designs 

Karin Ripp, Curves for Women 

Claudia Roderick, White Mountain Laundry 

Betty Rogers, Betty J. Rogers Original Quilt Design 

Annie Salter, Annie Salter Designs 

Sharon Savage, Savage Images 

Nancy Seavey 

Patti Slavtcheff, Paper Moon Designs 

Leigh Starer, Leigh B. Starer LLC 

Sarai Stroup, Swift Jewelry Designs 

Mary Sturtevant, Path of Harmony 

Roy & Susemarie Swenson, My ‘O Lip Boutique 

Karen & Scott Tippit, Details Window Fashions 

Connie Ward, Brien L. Ward Law Firm 

Jeanette Ware, JW Silversmith 

Deb zuk 

Evan Haynes & Judith ziegler, Royal River Pottery 

Rachel Hendricks 

Ronda Kilanowski 

Irene & Ken Mosedale 

Celeste Pitts 

Sheila Presby 

Eric & Mindy Rosseland 

Melissa Sheehan, Maia Papaya 

Paula Wolcott

Photo by Meghan McGovern Hamilton 

The Gallery at 

Upcoming Exhibits 

TRUE BLUE 

A MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT BY WREN MEMBERS 

FEATURING ARTWORK INSPIRED BY THE CONCEPT OF “BLUE” 

JANUARY 9 TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 2 ND 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 TH 5-7 PM 

DO WE HAVE ENOUGH STUFF YET? 

AN EXHIBIT OF DIGITAL COLLAGES BY DONNA CATANZARO 

FEATURING NOSTALGIC IMAGES WHICH COMMENT ON SOCIAL ISSUES, FEMINISM, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WAR 

and MY NEW ENGLAND 

IMPRESSIONISTIC WATERCOLOR MINIATURES BY DOROTHEA RUGGLES 

FEBRUARY 6 TH THROUGH MARCH 2 ND 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 TH 5-7 PM 

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS... 

PHOTOGRAPHY AND MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK 

BY MEGHAN MCGOVERN HAMILTON AND SARA MCGOVERN CAMPBELL 

MARCH 6 TH THROUGH MARCH 30 TH 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MARCH 6 TH 5-7 PM 

RENEW, REUSE, RECYCLE, RECREATE 

WREN’S SPRING COMMUNITY ART SHOW FEATURING MULTI-MEDIA ARTWORK 

MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS BY THE COMMUNITY AND WINGS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS 

APRIL 3 RD THROUGH APRIL 27 TH 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, APRIL 3 RD 5-7 PM 

FOREST LOVER 

AN EXHIBIT OF CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS BY MICHELE JOHNSEN 

REFLECTING THE UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE RURAL NORTHERN LANDSCAPE 

MAY 1 ST THROUGH MAY 25 TH 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, MAY 1 ST 5-7 PM 

CALL FOR ART: RENEW, REUSE, RECYCLE, RECREATE - THE SPRING COMMUNITY ART SHOW 

ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT UP TO 3 FRAMED, READY TO HANG OR DISPLAY PIECES OF ARTWORK 

BASED ON THE THEME OF RECYCLING. ALL WORK MUST CONTAIN SOME RECYCLED OR REPURPOSED MATERIALS. OPEN TO ALL AGES. 

OPENS APRIL 3 RD AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 27 TH . DROP-OFF WILL BE MONDAY, MARCH 30 TH AND TUESDAY, MARCH 31 ST 10-5. 

PICKUP OF UNSOLD WORK WILL BE MONDAY, APRIL 27 TH AND TUESDAY, APRIL 28 TH 10-5.

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Don’t wait for the 

snow to melt... 

there’s always 

something happening 

at WREN. 

Two new sessions 

of the BETA program 

start February 4 th 

New Local Works 

Business Directory: 

deadline for listings, 

February 15 th 

Don’t miss the return of 

BRUCE BAKER 

on March 19 th 

Stonyfield Entrepreneurship 

Institute, April 6 th & 7 th 

Mark your calendars, so you won’t miss our annual holiday party! 

The Annual WREN 

featuring local refreshments and WREN’s gigantic holiday Clothing raffle Exchange 

March 29 

Sunday, December 7th 5-7pm 

and 

Saturday, December 13th 

from 9am until all the cookies are gone! 

th , watch for details. 

FARMERS MARKET 

OPENING DAY 

SATURDAY, MAY 23 RD 

And….the grandest event 

of all…. June 26 26th of all…. June 26 26th of all…. June 26 , 

WREN’s 15 15th Birthday Celebration! 

The Sweetest Fundraiser of them all... the Annual Cookie Walk at WREN 

WREN 


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