Greenland Grapevine a Community Newsletter for the Town of Greenland, NH

Greenland Grapevine A Community Newsletter for the Town of Greenland, NH

Vol. 8 Issue 2 Summer 2014

Memorial Day A Chance Meeting — Lifetime Memories In Greenland By Glenn Bergeron Recently I had the extreme pleasure out she was headed to the small town of of talking with long-time Greenland Suippes, France, where the nurses were NH resident and WWII nurse veteran, to work in a make-shift general hospital Ruth Ladd. We discussed her nursing complex comprised of a series of large experiences in the war zone and espe- tents located behind the front lines. cially her surprise meeting with General George S. Patton, Jr. What follows is a It was here that Ruth encountered her heart-felt account of that meeting and first experience with the casualties of the events that led up to it. war. The amount and magnitude of

It was July of 1944 and A parade, speeches, and music Ruth, along with her brought old and young alike together fellow nurses, had just at Remembrance Park on Memorial crossed the English Day. The solemn event was well Channel on a trans- attended as those who served in past port ship, which was and present wars were honored and now anchored off the remembered. For more scenes of the shore of Normandy, event, please turn to pages 10–11. France. They climbed aboard a Higgins landing craft (a small boat used to shuttle Sheila Pratt Selected as personnel from ship to shore that is made Citizen of the Year with a large front door By Barbara Fleming for a fast exit after At Town Meeting on Saturday, March at the school and in the community. landing) for their ride 15, MJ O’Neill of the Greenland onto Omaha Beach. Women’s Club presented the 2014 It was also Sheila’s idea to organize an Yes, Omaha Beach, Citizen of the Year Award to Sheila annual Memorial Day Parade in Green- the same beach the Pratt. Sheila is a long-time Greenland land from the Town Hall to Remem- allies landed on Ruth Ladd (L) with her friend Gravelle after completing resident and taught at the Greenland brance Park on the Town Green. This during D-Day 1944, a seven-mile walk. Ruth cannot remember Gravelle’s Central School for 40 years before has grown each year and involves the just seven weeks last name, but she hailed from Bucksport ME. Ruth retiring in 2010. Since then she has Greenland Veterans, the Greenland earlier. met Gravelle on the train to Ft. Devens and they were become one of the most reliable and Police and Fire Departments, the roommates for a long time. consistent substitute teachers, and has Greenland School Band, and other On the short ride to repeatedly made herself available to the community groups that are proud to shore, Ruth had time to reflect on how horrific injuries to our servicemen was, school community to help in whatever join in recognition and celebration of quickly her life had changed since the at times, overwhelming. Doctors and capacity has been war began. In December 1941, Don nurses alike were asked to put in more needed. Ladd, her fiancé, joined the Army Air and more hours, but on less and less Force as a bombardier and was ordered sleep. Long rest periods were generally Sheila is familiar to to Guam in the Pacific Theater. With out of the question and the only stress many parents and Don away, Ruth entered the nursing relief came in the way of taking simple students as a teacher program at New England Baptist walks or writing letters. and as someone Hospital and graduated in 1943 as a truly dedicated to registered nurse. Shortly after gradua- As bad as these conditions were, they promoting strong tion, she married Don while he was on would get even worse. Ruth received community and social leave. Almost immediately, she joined orders to report to a Third Army field values. She has long the Army Nurse Corps and was sent to hospital on the front lines. Arriving at been involved with Fort Devens MA for basic training and, her new location, Ruth soon noticed the Pease Greeters, later, pre-operative school. Once she that the wounded she cared for were and worked hard to received her commission, she departed just as horribly scarred as the ones she raise and maintain the United States for England aboard previously treated at her last command, awareness of the sacri- the Queen Mary. After a short stay in except now they were wheeled in at a fices of our military Scotland, she boarded a transport ship quicker rate. troops by organizing for her trip to Normandy, France. seasonal treat collec- Ruth elaborated on one incident in tions and Valentine’s Her thoughts were suddenly inter- particular when she was treating a Day card projects. She rupted by the noise of the landing craft’s young African-American soldier. He door opening up and slamming down was in the hospital complaining of encouraged student Dennis Pratt, Sr., (husband), Sheila Pratt, Dennis Pratt, onto the beach. With that, Ruth looked combat fatigue and wished that he could and family partic- Jr., (son), and MJ O’Neill of the Greenland Women’s up and noticed a fleet of trucks waiting go home. While he was talking to Ruth, ipation at various Club, who made the presentation. Greeter events as well. to take them to their next destination. she couldn’t help but think of the recent those who have sacrificed to protect our incident of General Patton slapping two About eight years ago, Sheila initiated freedoms, liberties, and present quality Once loaded in the vehicles, Ruth found Memories Continued on following page • a Greenland Central School Veterans of life. The speeches and invocations Day assembly for the whole school. This each year have been very moving and was so well received that it has become serve to remind us all of what it means an annual event with Veterans from all to be an American. Greenland Grapevine Bulk Rate decades and branches of service invited PO Box 296 Postage PAID to the school to be honored and feted Sheila, or Mrs. Pratt as she is known Greenland, NH 03840 Permit #1 by students from kindergarten through by so many past and present Green- eighth grade. The Veterans are served land students—many of whom are Greenland, NH 03840 breakfast prepared by the Life Skills becoming parents themselves, is really class, and mingle with the students to quite humble and would prefer to avoid answer questions about their service the limelight, but if you see her around RESIDENT / BOX HOLDER to our country. Sheila has faithfully town, be sure to say “congratulations!” invested countless hours each year after and “well done!” to this year’s Citizen of GREENLAND, NH 03840 retiring to keep this great tradition alive the Year! Memories from Page 1 About Greenland soldiers who were complaining of the same condition. In polished helmet on the seat next to him, he looked fact, General Patton was currently making the rounds to majestic—tall—even while sitting; with his silver-gray Grapevine every field hospital in his command to personally apol- hair neatly combed back, he looked so distinguished. ogize to all soldiers and medical staff for this slapping incident. This was per direct order from General Dwight Smiling, he then leaned over toward Ruth and said, Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander. Suddenly, “Could you tell us how to get to the field hospital?” After Our Mission To improve the quality of life in Greenland by a bullet ripped through the top of the tent and “whizzed” they gave him directions, General Patton turned again informing you of news, events, updates, and by Ruth’s ear striking the soldier in his shoulder nearly to Ruth and said, “Good luck, ladies. Thank you for what opportunities within Greenland so each of us shattering it. When the medical staff finished treating you do for our boys.” With that said, he sat back into his can be a part of the community. his wound and the soldier was resting comfortably, Ruth seat and the Jeep sped down the road and out of sight. said to him, “It looks like you’ll get your wish after all.” Ruth would again see General Patton two weeks later Committee Members The bullets fired into the tents were not the result of when he stopped by her field tent, quickly greeting ► Nancy Bassett - Secretary, Content Manager stray rounds from the front lines, but as a soldiers and medical staff alike. She result of a calculated attack by Nazi para- couldn’t get close enough to talk to him ► Trudie Bergeron - Director, Copy Editor chutists, dressed as American soldiers, this time as he was surrounded by a large ► dropping from the sky shooting as many entourage. Her last vision of him was this Barbara Fleming - Proofreader soldiers, doctors, and nurses as they towering figure in full military regalia, ► Jacque Gravelle - Proofreader could before being killed themselves— helmet setting squarely on his head, and basically, a suicide mission. the trademark, ivory-handled revolver in ► Bette Hirtle - Proofreader its leather holster resting high on his hip. ► Attacks like this were frequent, and it He smiled and saluted to all as he walked John Hirtle - Layout / Advertising became apparent to Ruth that war had out of the tent… and into history. ► Karen Mason - Proofreader no bounds, and it only served to harden ► her resolve. General George S. Patton, Jr., remained a Karen Johnson - Director, Copy Editor controversial figure not only throughout ► Margaret Mooers - Proofreader The one advantage Ruth’s field hospital the remainder of the war but also had for being so close to the front lines throughout the decades—even to this ► Erica Rahn - Treasurer, Public Relations was that it was also located next to General George S. Patton, Jr. day. the 82nd Airborne field and its fabulous mess hall facilities. The Airborne To Ruth Ladd, it doesn’t matter that personnel had better food than the regular Army; there- there is controversy. She believes General Patton could fore, the medical staff would often walk over to their do no wrong. He will always have a special place in her Content Policy ► Articles submitted must include the facility to eat meals. heart. organization’s name and the author’s name and telephone number for possible veri cation prior to It was on one of these mealtime walks that Ruth and two When we finished our conversation, I agreed with Ruth publication. ey may include e-mail addresses and of her friends were crossing a road to the mess hall when that General Patton was a heroic leader, but he still had additional information for a contact person if dif- a Jeep approached them to ask directions. Immediately serious flaws. She looked at me with a smile on her face, ferent than the author. the two other nurses started talking and flirting with a twinkle in her eyes, and made the final point when she ► Articles shall be published on a rst-come, rst- the driver as Ruth looked on, shaking her head back said, “I don’t care what historians say, General Patton served basis, or as space permits in the Greenland and forth in disbelief. Finally the driver interrupted the was a great man. He was the best general we’ve ever had.” Grapevine. nurses and said, “Girls, do you know who’s sitting in the ► eGreenland Grapevine may edit or omit any ar- back seat? That’s General Patton.” Ruth’s story is but one of many shared by all nurse ticle or advertisement deemed as inappropriate by the Board of Directors. veterans everywhere. A fabulous movie based on true ► When Ruth peeked into the back seat, she saw General stories of nurses during WWII will be shown at the eGreenland Grapevine reserves the right to edit George S. 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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Farmers’ Market Returns Remembrance Park Project Now Funded By Jean Eno By Wallace Berg Ardent locavore and longtime supporter of Seacoast Eat April 11, 2014, was a “Red Letter” day for the Green- operations, under many descriptive names, and that Local (SEL), Greenland resident Jean Eno has taken the land Veterans Memorial Committee (GVMC). all were potentially deadly to those involved. reins as the new market manager for the Greenland Farmers’ After intense months of a community-based funding Market. effort, final funding was reached with a grant from These three monuments will be made from polished the Chief Michael Maloney Memorial Foundation. black granite similar to that used in the Vietnam A former sponsorship coordinator for Seacoast Eat Local, A check in the amount of $5,000 was received from Memorial in Washington D.C. The quarry and longtime CSA shareholder, Jean brings with her the the Foundation President, Sgt. Dawn Sawyer of the product, black granite, is only available in two enthusiasm, time, commitment, knowledge, and connec- Greenland Police Department. It was presented to locations in the world. After it has been quarried, tions to help widely promote the Greenland Farmers’ Florette Berg, GVMC treasurer. The occasion was there is a manufacturing process involving precise Market. marked with a brief ceremony at the “Remembrance cutting, sizing, boring, and polishing that must be Park” site on Post Road. Others in attendance were: completed before it is received by “Seacoast Memo- “I am completely in my element with this new role, and can Vaughan Morgan, a GVMC member and Green- rials.” Seacoast completes the monuments by adding only shake my head that it took friends and SEL cohorts as land selectman; Gary Davis, commander of the the artwork and name inscriptions. On April 7 the long as it did to get me to take it on.” Greenland Veterans; and Wallace Berg, GVMC owner of Seacoast Memorials met at the site for final member. Maloney Memorial Foundation members measurements and consultation with the GVMC. In addition to seeking corporate sponsorships from local present were Jeff Pierce, Robert Lukacz, Kathleen Everything checked out and three polished black businesses to help support low stall fees for vendors, music Lahey, Ralph Cresta, Melissa Perkins, and Richard granite were ordered. Delivery will take about four and entertainment for shoppers, and overall community Sawyer. months. The recent Memorial Day celebration, held investment, Jean is also seeking nonprofit interest. in May, was the last time The project was orig- the old site will be offi- “Nonprofit groups are encouraged to check out the 2014 inally initiated in cially used. There will be GFM Nonprofit Guidelines and Application on our Web September 2013 when construction work on blog. There is no fee for tabling, and other farmers’ market it was noted that a the site at various times venues are pretty much full, so we expect to receive quite a public monument for throughout the summer. few applications; now’s the time to get your application in.” Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, The GVMC is making The market, which runs every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Hudson Van Etten, did every effort to gather until October 14, will be comprised mainly of NH farmers, not exist. He is buried the names of those followed by MA in the Greenland Pros- Greenland veterans and ME farmers, pect Hill cemetery. eligible for monument and supplemented The award, our nation’s inscription. We cannot with locally sourced, highest honor, was given for heroic service in the complete this task without your help! There are prepared goods Spanish American War. The action involved cutting forms and instructions available in the town office. from vendors all the transatlantic cables from Cienfuegos, Cuba, to If additional information is needed, please e-mail to within a 50-mile Spanish headquarters in Spain while under constant [email protected]. radius of Greenland. fire from a Spanish fort overlooking the cable However, there is terminals. Because of the incredible generosity of Greenland one exception: the citizens and local businesses, the project now has NH Mushroom Further investigation revealed that Remembrance the resources and pledges to produce a truly beau- Company! Park veterans’ monuments had not been updated tiful and memorable park. This rededicated park will since the end of the Vietnam War, nearly 40 years be professionally landscaped by local landscapers In the spirit of ago. With that knowledge a small group of veteran and will feature a complete fill and re-grade of the keeping local, guide- citizens formed a committee. They soon recognized immediate monument area. The immediate park lines for prepared that “tax exempt status” was a fund-raising necessity area will be surrounded by a “low-profile” granite foods include the and asked the Greenland Veterans, Inc., to sponsor post and rope barrier. The enclosed area will be following: Vendors’ the project, but not fund it. With this sponsorship, contour graded and seeded with new lawn. Current products must be the GVMC petitioned the town select board for plans, not yet approved, will provide for a lawn derived from or permission to complete specific park and monument sprinkler system to insure its beauty and proper care utilize locally grown updates. With this authorization granted, it was through the summer months. goods. All prepared foods must contain locally grown ingre- “full steam ahead.” The park, originally scheduled dients and/or demonstrate an added value to a farm/farm for dedication in May 2014, will now be dedicated The present concrete pad serves as a stage for events product. Vendors whose products rely exclusively on ingre- on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014. Insufficient and is a platform for the cannons and granite dients from outside of the region will not be accepted and funding and monument manufacture time forced benches. Two new pad additions will increase the should not apply. Any meat used in prepared foods must be the delay. pad size, relocate the cannons, and provide addi- local (no exceptions). tional seating space on the stage. The cannons are In addition to the smaller Van Etten monument, to be completely refinished with “Powder Coating” The market will be held at Veterans’ Park on Post Road, there will be two larger monuments: one devoted to and new carriages are being built. All-new electrical across from Greenland Central School. pre-WWI veterans such as those from the Spanish illumination is being installed. The existing concrete American War and the American Civil War, and the stage, containing cannons and benches, will be “Barring hurricanes and tornadoes, we’re in it for the dura- second for those who have served since Vietnam. enlarged for safety and better utility. Air pollution, which means we need the community to stick with us Except for Afghanistan and Iraq, many citizens tion and natural algae growth from over the years through thick and thin. And, you should know, upon the have forgotten or were too young to know that our must be dealt with. Brian Fogarty, Scoutmaster of close of the season I will be donating half of the market’s youth have been involved in other wars such as in Greenland Boy Scout Troop 158, and the Scouts, net profit from stall fees to area food pantries and homeless Panama and Grenada. Fewer still know that our as a troop effort, have undertaken the cleaning and shelters. So, it’s really, truly going to take a hurricane or military have been involved in more than 30 special polishing of the existing monuments. tornado to shut this market down.”

Vendor guidelines, site logistics, and the vendor application are posted on the Greenland Farmers’ Market blog at www. greenlandfm.blogspot.com. There you can also see the wonderful line-up of farmers and other vendors, such as Riverslea Farm from Lee, Foxes Ridge Farm from Maine, Wolf Meadow Farm from Amesbury MA, Winnicut River Farm from Stratham, and Blackbird’s Daughter Botanicals and Kellie Brook Farm from Greenland.

“Many people have already expressed much enthusiasm for the market’s continuation. Many thanks to Rolling Green Nursery for taking the initiative last year, and to Greenland’s town administrator, Karen Anderson, for all of her support as well!”

For more information, contact Jean on Facebook (www.facebook.com/greenland- farmersmarket) (a $25 gift certificate to the market awaits the 500th fan!) or at green- [email protected].

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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Vacation Bible Camp 7th Annual Greenland Summer Concert Series By Barbara Fleming Workshop of Wonders It’s hard to July 10—the Jazz By Joanne Spradlin believe that Factory Orchestra, this year rescheduled from The annual Vacation Bible Camp at Community Congrega- will be the 2013, will bring their tional Church will be held Monday through Friday, August seventh year 18-piece, modern 11–15, 2014, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Parish House, 44 of Summer jazz big band to Post Road, Greenland NH. Although the children (and their Bandstand Greenland. They parents) are invited to attend church on Sunday, August 17, Concerts in have appeared at the to sing the song they learned during the week, children do not Greenland! Portsmouth Jazz Festival, Manchester’s Fourth of have to be members of the church in order to attend the week- During July Celebration, and other venues throughout New long school. The program is designed for children ages three to years one England. ten. The cost is $25 per child. If more than one child from the through same family attends, the family rates are $45 for two children, five, we were quite lucky with only a few scattered July 24—the Bel Airs Doo Wop make a repeat $60 for three children, and $75 for a family. The cost includes a cancellations due to weather. Last year, however, we performance at the daily snack. Scholarships are available. had three cancellations, which were disappointing Greenland bandstand, for all, but all three have been rescheduled for this playing favorites In each of the five days, kids will explore a year, and the total line-up of five concerts looks great. from the 50s and 60s. different Biblical festival and discover the In addition to the great music, the Greenland Vets Recipients of the Best principles for living according to God’s plan. will again be providing a snack bar with hamburgers of NH Award in 2012 All are welcome. Rivet, the ant and hot dogs, etc., so come and have dinner at the and Readers’ Choice Award in 2013, they are not to park, or pack a picnic. The concert series is a collab- be missed. Anyone interested in joining us, and learning while having fun, orative effort of the Greenland Women’s Club, the should contact Joanne Spradlin at [email protected] or the church Greenland Veterans, and the Town of Greenland Aug. 7—the New Legacy Swing Band will be office at 603-436-8336 or [email protected]. Recreation Committee. appearing for the third time As always, admission to the concerts is FREE, but in Greenland. Tour a Lighthouse we do depend on community donations. You will Covering music Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse is located on Coast Guard find in this issue of the Grapevine a program insert from the 30s Station Portsmouth Harbor in New Castle NH. The public and general appeal for funds. We will also “pass the to the present, is allowed into the grounds of historic Fort Constitution, hat” at the concerts, so please give what you can so they are one of also located within the station, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. we can continue this great tradition in Greenland. New England’s daily. The grounds immediately around the lighthouse are not premier jazz and open except during open houses and special events. Another All concerts are on alternating Thursday nights swing orchestras. They are also rescheduled from good place for a view of the lighthouse is from Great Island beginning on June 26 through August 21. The first 2013. Common in New Castle. three begin at 6:00 p.m. and the last two begin at 5:30 p.m. as the days become shorter. Please be Aug. 21—the High Range Band will close out the Open houses are every Sunday from late May sure to save the program enclosed with this issue summer with their (Memorial Day weekend) through mid-October of the Grapevine, or clip this article and mark your high-energy mix of (Columbus Day weekend) from 1:00 p.m. to calendars! folk, bluegrass, and 5:00 p.m. The admission to climb the lighthouse original music on the is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. June 26—the Boogaloo Swamis will make their guitar, bass, mandolin, There are also special open houses scheduled first appearance in fiddle, banjo, and throughout the season. Proceeds go towards the Greenland. Their style drums. And they are preservation of Portsmouth Harbor Light. is a mix of Cajun and also rescheduled from Zydeco, with a bit of 2013. No reservations are needed. Tours are on a first Rockability, Tex Mex, come, first served basis. Children must be 42 inches and Blues. They have Information about cancellations, if any, will be tall to climb to the top, and adults are not permitted been named Outstanding World Music Act at the announced on WMUR, WHEB, WOKQ, and to carry children up the stairs. Visitors get to climb to the lantern Boston Music Awards four times! WTSN. room to enjoy the magnificent view and to see the fourth-order Fresnel lens up close. Volunteers will tell visitors about the history of the light station, and there will be souvenirs for sale. Lawn Mower Tune-ups Are a Wise Investment From NAPS Web Site—www.napsnet.com There are 44 stairs to the watch room and a seven-rung ladder to the lantern room. Flat shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) are Investing 30 minutes on a spring tune-up for your Tune-up Kits—A basic push mower engine strongly recommended to climb the ladder into the lantern room. lawn mower can pay dividends for years to come. tune-up kit costs under $12.99 and includes an air Those who don’t perform this important basic main- filter, spark plug, bottle of oil, and a pouch of fuel In addition to the open lighthouse, don’t forget the upcoming tenance before the weather turns too warm often end treatment and stabilizer. A tractor tune-up kit costs lighthouse cruise. Sunset Lighthouse Cruise on Friday, June up putting their equipment at risk. under $32.99 and includes the same as a push mower 20, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., aboard the M/V Granite State, departing kit with the addition of a fuel and/or oil filter. The from Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH. The good news is that it is easier than ever before kits are available online on your lawn mower compa- to get your lawn mower ready for spring—from ny’s Web site or at authorized dealers and home The cruise will pass close to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, tune-up kits to oil evacuation kits to a free oil improvement stores. Whaleback Lighthouse, and White Island Lighthouse in the recycling solution, you can keep your lawn mower Isles of Shoals, providing unique views of these scenic lights. running smoothly. An engine tune-up for your push Oil Evacuation Kits—Two options are available mower takes only 30 minutes or less. Riding mower for oil evacuation kits—one that removes oil only, For more information about these events, please visit www. engines may require an oil filter or fuel filter, which and another that removes both oil and fuel. These portsmouthharborlighthouse.org, e-mail info@portsmouth- could add five to ten minutes to the job. kits help eliminate the need for consumers to tip the harborlighthouse.org, or call 603-828-9243. mower to drain the oil during a tune-up, making it A Spring Tune-up Is Key—“Home- easier to change the oil and reducing the possibility owners simply want their lawn mower of an oil spill in the garage or driveway. to start when they need it for that first cut of spring, and a simple tune-up can Disposing of Used Oil—Participating Briggs & make the difference between a hassle-free Stratton dealers nationwide make recycling oil easy start and frustrating trips for service,” and have recycled more than 200,000 gallons of used said Synoilva Shaw with the Briggs & engine oil to date. Simply drop off your used oil in a Stratton Engine Marketing department. closed container and let your dealer take care of the “While the source of most starting prob- rest. lems is old gasoline, which goes stale in about 30 days, a tune-up can help extend Look Before You Pump—Certain gasoline the life of the mower engine and keep it blends should never be used in lawn mower engines running at peak performance.” and other small gas engines. Fuel blends containing more than 10 percent ethanol, like E15 or E85 gaso- Prepping a Push Mower—A line, or gasoline containing other alcohol blends can tune-up for a push mower engine can damage small gas engines. reduce engine emissions by as much as 30 percent and involves just four easy steps: Repairs required because of the use of these unap- 1. Changing the mower oil proved gasoline blends are not covered under the 2. Replacing the air filter manufacturer’s engine warranty. Look for the “Look 3. Replacing the spark plug Before You Pump” warning logo on new models, 4. Adding fuel preservative to the or find more information from the Outdoor Power gasoline. Equipment Institute at www.opei.org. 4 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Bringing Living History to Greenland Students By Jonathan Dowling, 5–6th social studies teacher at Greenland Central School Many thanks to 7–8th grade social studies teacher Lynne Macdonald, her fellow teacher team members, Mr. Peter Smith, Dr. George Cushing, Mary Lyons, Julie Kratimenos, and especially to the Greenland Parents Organization.

Also, I extend a special thank you to Mr. Weisshaus, who brought history alive by coming in to speak with our students.

Sometimes a chance encounter with another individual can be mundane, boring, or repetitive. Some people go out of their way to avoid these chance encounters, but they can also bring about a life altering change of course—a realization that things are not as glum or as sad as they may seem. I recently had one of these chance encounters; during the dark gloomy early spring of 2014, a ray forward, and to survive. He spoke of being brought Greenland students pay rapt attention to Thomas of brightness entered into my life. to a work camp on an island in the Danube River Weisshaus (inset, left), a survivor of the Holocaust, who where close to 100,000 men and boys were sitting shared his experiences during that time. His recollections On a cloudy, gray, cold day in March following in the mud for days, all heads down because they of that era is the subject of the book Not A Victim! another day at school, I headed off for knew their fate, and had given up. All trains physical therapy. In the locker room I that left the island going north and west noticed an older gentleman with the were full; those coming back were same thick black rimmed glasses empty. By some miracle, described in Change in I wore. He was struggling to pull detail in his book, he speaks of how up his socks, later I learned due he and his uncle were saved by his Town Clerk’s Hours to arthritis, and I felt empathy as aunt, and he still to this day does By Marge Morgan I also sometimes struggle with not know how she was able to get simple everyday tasks, such as tying their release. Effective Monday, April 7, 2014, the Greenland Town Clerk’s shoes or putting on socks. I asked office hours changed. On Mondays, the Town Clerk’s office him how he was doing, hoping to Following the presentation I asked is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Tuesdays through provide a small bit of distraction. a few seventh and eighth graders Fridays, the Town Clerk’s office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 He responded well, and we began their thoughts, and then the question p.m. our first conversation during which of what story moved them, or tapped he explained to me that he was a retired that thing in our guts that responds to If you have any questions, contact the Clerk’s office at 603-431- English teacher, from Hungary, and that terrible situations, or that “lump” in the 7111 ext. 1. he was a survivor of the Holocaust in Hungary stomach that forms when empathy overwhelms. who gave talks with local groups such as middle Many spoke of the story during the bombing indy Kohlhase, owner of Salon Central, has been and high schools. He also shared about his book of the city, when he went to a bakery to pick up Ca hairstylist in the Seacoast for 29 years. With her Not a Victim! in which his story is retold through bread and how a bomb from an American plane experience and continuing professional education in color his own words in a short, but moving book that I exploded near him, but he was relatively unhurt. theory, Cindy makes hair color one of her specialties. highly recommend. They also spoke of his touching stories about family members and how he was never able to Cindy believes that advancing her career with continuing We continued our ongoing conversation over say goodbye to his mother or father. One of the education is a must to stay on top of the latest trends and a few weeks—as I arrived he was leaving. We responses I heard over and over again was the techniques that inspire and motivate her. kept planning to meet for me to learn more, idea that they could pass his stories to others, to and to plan a time for him to come and speak to prevent hatred, fear, and anger. They could now be Greenland Central School, but our attempts were witnesses, because they have a better context and alon Central is a full service hair salon for men, women, always futile, so we did our planning during the a different story than typically told in a textbook. Sand children providing haircutting and styling, hair transition times of our Mondays, Wednesdays, This witnessing is a central theme of Mr. Weis- color and foiling, perms, facial waxing, and manicuring. and Fridays. I found his energy, positivity, and shaus’ message. friendliness were a great way to begin a workout after a long day at work. I learned that he never Mr. Weisshaus is a witness, and those who listen once spoke about his experiences, some chilling, and learn his story may also become witnesses. He until he retired in the early 2000s, after he became believes strongly that we should teach our children a part of the Nottingham schools presentation of about what occurred to prevent the past from a play featuring the Holocaust as a central theme. being repeated. This “witness” philosophy is what Since, he has spoken at many area middle and was given to our students by Mr. Weisshaus. Some high schools, sharing his story to eager learners. students even responded following the presenta- His goal is to promote living history, or bringing tion of things they can do now as a witness. One history alive to kids so they may not allow hate, student described building a small memorial, and fear, and abuse of power become realities in their also telling this to his parents and younger siblings lives. His message is powerful and moving, and so they themselves may become witnesses. the Town of Greenland has benefited from having him come in to speak. Mr. Weisshaus’ presentation was moving, and not at all what the students typically learn when Below is a summary of Mr. Weisshaus’ presenta- learning from books and their teachers. His Fresh Seafood. tion with student reactions and questions. message is direct; his story occurred with his eyes Refreshing View. and wearing his shoes. It’s powerful because what Mr. Weisshaus’ presentation began with a general occurred is a true story as witnessed by one sixteen context of the Holocaust and how it arrived in year old, but it speaks to a larger history, one that Hungary in the spring of 1944, and finished with is complicated, scary, and very disturbing. All of us students asking specific questions. His stories in the cafeteria that day in May became witnesses. varied, but all showed the grit and determina- I know our students and teachers will now serve to tion of someone determined to continue, to push help others witness the Holocaust. Heated Upper Deck Come to BG’s for Home of the freshest seafood the Famous around and our beautiful water History Enthusiasts Wanted Boathouse Punch view. You’ll love our fresh seafood, steak tips Discover Portsmouth is seeking articulate, people- gallery docents will be trained by Discover Ports- & burgers, Kids’ Menu and more. Enjoy our friendly history enthusiasts to become gallery mouth staff. Gallery docents are extremely valu- two outdoor decks, cozy dining room, and the docents for our John Haley Bellamy exhibit. able volunteers to our museum. Ideally, docents Sagamore Pub! 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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Greenland recreation Summer ProGramS Basketball Football Baseball Extravaganza Camps Camps All camps are open to all skill levels! Limited only to Passing Camp 7th Annual Sandlot Baseball grade level. The camp will emphasize QB technique with emphasis A quick warm-up of running, throwing and batting fol- Athlete’s Edge on proper throwing mechanics as well as running the lowed by a wooden bat baseball game. Give your Athlete the Edge this season! This program spread offense. Receivers will concentrate on proper Ages ...... 6-11 is designed to enhance athletic ability and get your running of pass patterns and catching the ball. The last Dates: ...... July 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 athlete ready for the upcoming season. We will be fo- day of camp there will be 7 v 7 games. Time: ...... 9:00 am – 11:30am cusing on Speed and Agility, Hand-Eye-Coordination, Grades: ...... 5th – 12th Cost: ...... $40 Muscular Strength and Endurance, Functional Move- Dates: ...... Tuesday and Thursdays in June Location: ...... Caswell Field, Greenland ments, Flexibility, Core Strength and much more to beginning June 24th through July 31st Contact: ...... Matt Gladu give your athlete an Edge over the competition. excludes July 1st and 3rd 10 sessions E-Mail: ...... [email protected] Time: ...... 6:00 – 8:00 pm Cell: ...... 867-8355 This program is beneficial to athletes of any sport. We Location: ...... Portsmouth High School Matt Gladu’s 12th Annual measure each athlete’s progress to show results. Will Cost: ...... $40 your athlete have the Edge this season? This will be Baseball Skills Camp 6th Annual Mini-Camp run by strength and conditioning trainers and college Focus on hitting, throwing, fielding, running and learn- strength and conditioning coaches. It’s a fun way to get Non-contact skills camp. PHS coaches and current ing about the game of baseball. 8 to 11 year old play- your athlete faster, quicker, stronger and more PHS players will teach players basic skills needed for ers may stay for an extra 1.5 hours for position specific Grades: ...... 6th-10th Grade Boys & Girls youth level. The emphasis in this camp is that every- instructions including; pitching, catching, infield and Dates: ...... July 1st – July 31st Tuesday and Thursday one will leave this camp with a better understanding of outfield. Current college and high school/Legion play- Times: ...... 3:30 - 4:30 pm the entire game. All players will cover all aspects of the ers will assist with instruction. Includes a poly/cotton Cost: ...... $100 game, everyone will be a QB and center. blended baseball shirt. Grades: ...... 3rd-6th Dates: ...... August 10, 11, 12 Run by Matt Gladu: A math teacher and baseball coach The Total Package Time: ...... 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Portsmouth High School. Matt will provide a safe The TOTAL PACKAGE is exactly that. This is a 5 week Location: ...... Portsmouth High School and fun setting while teaching the skills of baseball. Dates: ...... July 7 - 11 program that will contain the following skill weeks Cost: ...... $35 Ages: ...... 6-11 that build upon each other each week to create the “To- Time: ...... 9:00 - 11:00 am tal Package.” Greenland Cost: ...... $100.00** This program is being run and taught and staffed with Soccer Camp Ages: ...... 8-11 ALL College level players, coaches and trainers! This The camp program offers technical & tactical training Time: ...... 9:00 – 12:30 will be the BEST run camp on the Seacoast this year! for all ability levels; beginners and players looking to Cost: ...... $125.00** Grades: ...... 6th-10th Grade Boy & Girls play at a higher level. The programs are challenging Location: ...... Krasko Field, Greenland When: ...... July 1st- July 31st Tuesday and Thursday & fun. Training sessions provide a strong basis for the Contact Matt Gladu ...... [email protected] Times: ...... 4:30 - 6:00 pm forthcoming fall season and are suitably intense. Our (additional hour/day optional) Cost: ...... $150 or $50 a week for “drop ins” excellent & versatile staff creates a great environment. **Skills camp includes Activities are tailored towards each age group to pro- sandlot baseball at no additional charge. vide an exciting soccer atmosphere for players of all Dribble Like A Pro ages! Field Hockey “Dribble Like a Pro” is taught by ball handling expert Rick Hugener: PHS Girls Varsity Coach, 11 years high Day Camp Greg Jacques. If you have trained with TrueChampion school coaching experience, Seacoast United Coach, Come join us for the 4th annual field hockey clinic! then you know who Greg is and what he brings to the 2008 New Hampshire Class I Coach of the Year, 2010 Prepare for a fun week learning field and sticks skills, table. Before going abroad to play professional basket- State finalist gaining confidence and challenge yourself to try a great ball, we have asked Greg to run one more ball handling sport. Natalie has directed and coached this clinic since camp for us. Martin Carter: Former PHS Boys Varsity Coach, 8 years high school coaching experience, former England club 2010. She is an avid field hockey player who has com- We feel ball handling is the basis for the entire game. soccer player, 11 years PHS Physical Education Teacher peted at the national level and Division 1 college. This Many kids can dribble but are not effective with it and year, we have a team of coaches with quality experi- are far from reaching their potential. We are convinced Will Purcell: PHS Boys Junior Varsity Coach, 9 years ence playing and coaching in high school, club, and that at most levels the player that can handle the ball elementary and high school coaching experience, for- college levels. They are thrilled to join our staff to sup- the best can control the game. We especially encour- mer England University and club soccer player for 10 port the growing interest in field hockey for younger age any player who has been labeled “post players” years generations. Please bring your stick, shin pads, mouth or “bigs” to come as we train ALL of our athletes like Don’t forget your water bottle! guard, a snack and plenty of water. (Sticks can be pro- guards. Ages ...... Boys & Girls Grades K-8 vided upon request) Grades: ...... 5th-8th Grade Boys & Girls Dates: ...... July 21 - 25 Open to all Ages When: ...... July 2nd – July 30th Monday and Wednesday Time: ...... 9:00 am – 11:00 am Dates: ...... July 14-17 Times ...... 9:00 - 10:00 am Location: ...... Michael P. Maloney Recreational Complex Time: ...... 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: ...... $85 or $20 a week for “drop ins” Cost: ...... $50 (t-shirt included) Location: ...... Michael P. Maloney Recreational Complex Late Fee: ...... $10 if added after July 1st Cost: ...... $60 includes a ball Questions: ...... Richard Hugener • [email protected] Min: ...... 10 to run Shots Camp Contact: ...... Natalie Tilton • [email protected] ® This is one of all our athletes’ favorite camps. “2014 Lego Camp Shots Camp” is just that! During the course of the 5 Robotics & To register for these programs, week program the goal for all players is to get up 2014 Engineering Workshop more information about Summer Fun, Concerts, shots! The emphasis will begin with form (we will have or Greenland Themed Merchandise, Be Sure To Visit: one coach on hand JUST to work on form) and then Participants will have an opportunity to explore the www.Greenlandrec.com progressing to shooting off the dribble, off screens, lon- amazing world of Minecraft with LEGO®. Create your ger range, pressure shooting, foul shooting and much very own Minecraft village complete with houses and more. crops. Or construct an obsidian portal and the Nether complete with lava, gravel, and bedrock! We will also Don’t Our mentality is simple: players do NOT take enough ® explore the amazing world of LEGO Engineering as shots and needs these repetitions to take their game to we learn about motors, gears, and pulleys as we con- Miss... the next level. This camp is for players developing their truct motorized vehicles, amusement park rides, ele- shot, and for the more advanced player that wants to vators, and more! Each participant will receive a cus- take their shooting skills to the next level. This camp ® tom-made take-home Minecraft character! will also be taught by college coaches, college shooting Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. guards and more! Ages: ...... Grades: entering 1st - 6th Ages: ...... 5th-8th Grade Boys & Girls (min 8 children, max 18 children) When: ...... July 2nd – July 30th (Monday and Wednesday Dates: ...... August 4-8 Jason’s Run Times: ...... 10:00 - 11:00am Time: ...... 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: ...... $85 or $25 for “drop ins” Location: ...... Greenland Central School Cafeteria satuRday, octobeR 4, 3-5 Fee: ...... $125.00 per child saVe tHe date!! RegisteR Online FOR All PROgRAms! www.gReenlAndRec.cOm

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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Upcoming Events at the Weeks Public Library By Denise Grimse, Director ❏ ❏ ❏ Red Cross Babysitting Class 2014 Summer Reading Programs ❏ Adults Summer Reading Program: Saturdays, June 7 and 14, Summer reading at the Weeks Public Library is Literary Elements— 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. about having fun, trying new authors, expanding The Adult Summer Reading Program, Boys and girls, ages 11–15 ideas, and learning something new. As in the past, “Literary Elements,” begins Memorial Day Over the course of the two Saturdays, the back-to-back our program offers events for all ages and this year weekend. Begin your summer reading on the classes will prepare future babysitters with training our focus is science. So visit us throughout the “unofficial” start of summer weekend and every parent wants in a babysitter, including basic child summer and discover something fun and different! start earning raffle tickets for the grand prize care, first aid, injury prevention, and decision making. drawing in September. The program runs ❏ Fee is $85. Make checks payable to the American Red ❏ Children’s Summer Reading through Labor Day Weekend. Receive a raffle ticket and a chance Cross. Ten are needed to run the class. Participants Program: Fizz, Boom, Read— to win prizes for every five books that you listen to or read. Just must attend both sessions to receive the certificate. Calling all scientists! Readers record the titles on your summer reading card at the Circulation Desk. The grand prize is a $50 Portsmouth a la Carte gift card ❏ entering grades K through ❏ The Friends of the Library Annual fourth grade will celebrate “Fizz, provided by the Friends of the Library. Begin reading or listening Meeting and Potluck Dinner Boom, Read” by recording their to books May 24. The adult reading program is limited to patrons Monday, June 9, 6:00 p.m. reading on science themed who have a Weeks Public Library card. The Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and shapes. Younger children can participate by having Museum Passes Potluck Dinner will be held at the Greenland parents read to them in the “Read to Me” program Congregational Church Parish House on Monday, and coloring their science sheets. Small prizes will The library also has the following discounted museum passes June 9, 6:00 p.m.—This year’s annual meeting and during the summer: be awarded for reading. Registration begins the last ❏ potluck dinner features magic! Bring a dish to share ❏ Boston Children’s Museum, Boston MA day of school. The Friends of the Weeks Library ❏ and join us! Rev. Robert Fellows of Community ❏ The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, Dover NH sponsor the prizes for this program. ❏ Congregational Church will give a brief talk ❏ Currier Museum of Art, Manchester NH ❏ titled, “Library Magic.” An avid bibliophile and ❏ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA Everyone celebrates “Fizz, Boom, Read” with crafts, ❏ prestidigitator, Bob will tell stories, using magical ❏ Museum of Science, Boston MA special animal guests, and more from the world of ❏ illustrations, about the impact that libraries have ❏ Peabody Essex Museum, Salem MA science. Watch for fun programs on select Tuesdays, ❏ on childhood dreams. He will also show a few items several drop-in craft weeks, and the final special ❏ Seacoast Science Center, Rye NH from his magic book and Houdiniana collection. Wednesday evening event. Check the library Web Contact the library at 603-436-8548 for more information, or by ❏ site or stop in the library to pick up the calendar of ❏ The Shaker Legacy summer events. e-mail at [email protected]. As always check our Web site Tuesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. www.weekslibrary.org and our monthly newsletters for the most In their more than two and Special events include: current listing of events and any changes. As much as we try to ❏ a half centuries of existence, ❏ Cow Day coming during the week of June 16 plan ahead to provide you with advanced notice of events, things members of the United featuring a cow craft, cow puzzles, cow jokes and happen beyond our control and events need to be changed. Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, facts, ice cream, and of course a baby cow! Watch commonly known as Shakers, made ingenious our Web site for the exact date! Like us at Facebook http://www.facebook.com/WeeksPublicLi- ❏ contributions to diverse fields: agriculture, industry, ❏ Animal Survival presented by the York Center for brary and follow us on http://twitter.com/WeeksPubLibrary to medicine, music, furniture design, women’s Wildlife, Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. receive event news and reminders! ❏ rights, racial equality, craftsmanship, social and ❏ Drop-in Craft Weeks: June 30–July 3; religious thought, and mechanical invention and July 7–11; August 4–8 ❏ improvement. Darryl Thompson explores some of ❏ The Great Building Challenge: Can You Build It? these contributions in his lecture and shares some of Tuesday, July 15 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ❏ his personal memories of the Canterbury Shakers. ❏ Movie & Craft, Tuesday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. and This New Hampshire Humanities Council program 6:30 p.m. ❏ is hosted by the Friends of the Library. ❏ TBA, Tuesday, July 29 ❏ ❏ ❏ Slimy, Smelly, and Gross: Use Your Senses! ❏ Classic Movie Night Tuesday, August 12 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ❏ So Proudly We Hail, ©Universal Studios ❏ BJ Hickman Magic Show, Wednesday, August 20 Monday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. Academy Award winner Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goodard, and Students entering fifth and sixth grades this fall McDonald’s Veronica Lake star in this passionate will be having their own scientific adventures with 63 Ocean Road film about brave American Army nurses during World a program designed just for them. Fun programs are Greenland, NH War II. Determined to serve her country in its darkest planned for the following Wednesday nights: hours, Lt. Janet Davidson (Colbert) leads a group of ❏ spirited women through the struggles and challenges ❏ Pet Care Night with the New Hampshire SPCA, of military camp. From the bombing of Pearl Harbor June 25 at 6:30 p.m. ❏ to the time they are shipped home, these courageous ❏ Game Night, Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. ❏ women tirelessly treat the wounded despite constant ❏ Sci-Fi Movie and Craft, Wednesday, July 30 at reminders of dangers, romance, and heartbreak. 6:00 p.m. ❏ Based on a true story, So Proudly We Hail continues ❏ Superhero Night, Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. to inspire audiences today with its stunning portraits of American heroism. (Amazon) See separate article Attend programs to win prizes. Prizes include gift written by Glenn Bergeron in this issue of the Greenland cards from Target and Game Stop which are provided Grapevine about Ruth Ladd, Greenland resident who by the Friends. was a nurse during World War II. ❏ ❏ ❏ Summer Reading Program for Students ❏ Classic Movie Night entering Grades 7 and up: Spark a A Night at the Opera, ©Warner Brothers Reaction— Roll Off Container Service Monday, July 28, 6:00 p.m. Students going into seventh grade and up

A near riot on a ship, a New York are invited to participate in unique events scandal, and an evening of insanity in a throughout the summer and enter program concert hall are just some of the fallout from Groucho’s night raffles to celebrate Spark a Reaction! Prizes are outrageous business schemes to bring Milan’s finest sponsored by the Friends and include gift cards to Game opera stars to Manhattan. Year: 1935, Director: Sam Stop, Target, Barnes & Noble, and Regal Cinemas. Wood, Starring: Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Kitty Carlisle, and Allan Jones. (Amazon) Special events include: ❏ ❏ ❏ Soldering Basics, Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. ❏ Classic Movie Night Sponsored by the Friends ❏ King Kong, ©Warner Brothers ❏ Paranormal Night, Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. ❏ Monday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. ❏ Craft and Snack Night, Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. ❏ This movie is ranked 43rd on the ❏ Dystopian Movie and Pizza Night, Thursday, 10 – 30 Yard Containers Available for American Film Institute’s list of Top August 14 at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends 100 American Movies. King Kong Construction & Roofing Debris teems with memorable moments: a moviemaking Students may use their summer reading to earn House & Garage Cleanouts expedition on a fantastic isle filled with dinosaurs various prizes such as: and other prehistoric creatures; the giant simian’s ❏ love struck obsession with the film shoot’s blonde ❏ Free Stratham Fair admission (Grades K–8) JGM Trucking ❏ starlet (scream queen Fay Wray); Kong’s capture; ❏ Free Rye Airfield admission (Age 18 and under) ❏ his Manhattan rampage; and the fateful finale atop ❏ Free admission to a Fisher Cat game (Age 18 and (603) 433-2106 the Empire State Building, where Kong cradles his under) ❏ palm-sized beloved and swats at machine-gunning ❏ Free book from Barnes and Noble (Grades 1–6) Joe Mills Greenland, NH airplanes. “It was beauty killed the beast.” But in these Forms and details for each program are available at and other great scenes, Kong lives forever. (Amazon) the library. 7 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Problem-Solving Notes from Greenland Central School Students Shine! By Peter Smith, Principal Our school year is winding down. This year’s chal- dent of SAU 50 to replace the retiring Dr. George By Beth Sommers lenging winter pushed our calendar back and our Cushing. Mr. Petralia was selected after an exten- While no one knows for sure where the next Thomas Edison last day of school is now Friday, June 20. We will sive search, interview, and site visit process, with will come from, Greenland Central School (GCS) students therefore conduct our eighth-grade graduation input from all segments of the SAU 50 school in Grades 1–7 did their part to bring out their inner inven- on the evening of Thursday, June 19 at 6 p.m. Our community. Mr. Petralia is currently the assistant tors during our third annual Invention Convention held on graduates are excited about this milestone, and superintendent in the Wellesley, Massachusetts, Tuesday, February 11, in the MPR [Multipurpose Room]. we wish them the very best as they head off to public schools, and will take the helm in SAU 50 on high school. All of our students July 1, 2014. Mr. Petralia holds For our fifth-grade students, the convention was the culmina- and staff are completing degrees from Boston tion of a six-week STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, another year of hard State College and and Math) unit about invention and using the Engineering work and accom- Northeastern Design Process to solve an everyday problem. plishment, and University, and we have been is currently a All inventors had to design, create, and present their own inven- enjoying many Ph.D candi- tions along with a display board and journal page describing of our tradi- date at Nova their invention. Inventions did not have to work—students tional year-end Southeastern were judged on their ideas. events including University. As our Student Expo- we welcome Mr. sition, concerts, GPO Petralia to our SAU, we Reading Carnival, DARE gradu- bid Dr. Cushing a fond farewell, ation, eighth-grade New York City trip, and many and wish him the very best in retirement. other grade and class level field trips and special activities. The Greenland School Board conducted their annual reorganization at the March meeting. I am pleased to share that our school was involved Sandy Tague was elected to serve as chairperson in several charitable causes this spring including for the coming year, Martha Stone as vice chair- the collection of donations for the American person, and Pat Walsh as secretary. School board Heart Association through the Jump Rope for member Ann Mayer continues to serve as the SAU Heart program sponsored by our physical educa- 50 school board chairperson, and is the represen- tion teacher, Ms. Brown. Our school collected tative to the Portsmouth School Board. The school over $5,000 for this important charity, and we are board members have taken on many additional Winning students who get to compete at the state level grateful to all members of the school community committee assignments as determined at their in March include: Clara Kelley, Geno Vinciguerra, Zoe who contributed. The Student Council sponsored April meeting. The school board is committed to Robertson/Zoe Rahn, Danny Bottrill, Skylar Burke, Nolan a food drive to support the Greenland Food Pantry, serving Greenland families, the school staff, and Pafford, and Jay Wendell/Colin Wohlert. and again this year collected an impressive number the entire community. They welcome questions of donations to help others. Our eighth graders, and comments from constituents at any time. Tied for the “Peoples’ Choice” Award were Geno Vinciguerra with the help of staff member and advisor Colleen and Jay Wendell/Colin Wohlert. Other award winners were: Sodini, also conducted a fundraiser to support the Other Notes: ❏ Holden Burke (Original and Unique), Mackenzie Lombardi Chief Michael Maloney Memorial Fund. ❏ I am pleased to remind the Greenland and Sadie Tomkinson (Environmental), Ethan Avery (Fun and community that the Greenland Central School Leisure), Bryce Sturtevant, Ben Dubois, and Camden Fran- School Registration is accredited by New England Association of cois (Most Marketable), Anna Ricci, Jane Tucker, Madelyn I must again encourage any parent of an incoming Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of the Ricard, and Ryan Prevost (Practical and Useful). kindergarten student to please register their oldest and most respected school accrediting child if they have not already done so. Parents institutions. School accreditation is required of Special thanks to parent assistant Katerina Tsiguelnitskaia may register by stopping by the school office any all secondary schools and colleges, but there are and parent judge Randy Bunnell, as well as judges Mr. B., Mr. school day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. relatively few elementary or K–8 schools that Norton, Dr. Cushing, and Mr. Smith. Thank you GPO and the Students entering kindergarten must be five years hold themselves to these standards. We are in Fogarty Fund for helping make this event possible! old on or before September 30, 2014. Students the midst of our ten-year accreditation cycle, entering first grade in September of 2014, who did and have just recently submitted our five-year Beth Sommers is the Curriculum Integration and Extended Learn- not attend Greenland kindergarten, should also be update, in which we were able to report that all ing Coordinator at Greenland Central School. registered at this time. recommendations from the 2009 site visit have been completed. It is important that any student who will be new ❏ to our school for the 2014–15 school year register ❏ On behalf of the students and staff, I want to as soon as possible so that we can most effectively thank the following organizations within the complete next year’s class assignments. The class Greenland community who helped to make ours lists for the 2014–15 school year will be posted another very successful and safe school year: the in the gymnasium lobby on Thursday, August 14, fire department, police department, recreation 2014, by 12:00 noon. department, Greenland Women’s Club, Weeks Public Library, Greenland Grapevine, Jason School Leadership News Hussey Memorial Fund, Thomas Fogarty For those who have not heard, Mr. Salvadore Memorial Fund, and many individual citizens Petralia has been chosen as the new superinten- who contribute in so many ways.

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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle From the Greenland Gazette A Time to Grow GCS Students Celebrate By Donna Funteral A partnership between UNH Cooperative Extension and Great Bay Community College brings “Time to Grow: A Presidents Washington and Lincoln! Home Garden Workshop Series” to Seacoast gardeners at By Clara Kelley, Grade 1 Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth. In February, Mrs. Hett’s class people voted for him and he won. celebrated the birthdays of two UNH Cooperative Extension Agriculture Program Coordi- great presidents, George Wash- Lincoln was born on February 12, nator Ron Christie will lead a workshop in August with two ington and Abraham Lincoln. We 1809, and he was our sixteenth sessions showing gardeners how to extend their gardening learned a lot of facts about each of president. Lincoln is well known season, and the important step of closing up their garden for these presidents. Washington was for ending slavery. He is also next year. born on February 22, 1732. He remembered for the silk top hats was our first U.S. president. Before that he always wore. Those hats not “We are very excited about our new partnership with Great becoming president, Washington only made him taller, they were also Bay Community College,” says Christie. “This workshop series served as commander-in-chief of useful, as he would store important is our first collaboration, and we foresee the prospect of even the Continental Army during the documents in the linings. Both of greater programming, such as a demonstration garden, plant American Revolution. Washington these presidents had a great impact sale, community garden, and production garden for their café. never actually wanted to be president, but the on shaping our country. Our Master Gardener program has been looking for a home base in the Seacoast area, and we believe Great Bay Commu- nity College’s Portsmouth campus is a perfect fit.” GCS Feeds the Food Pantry By Elizabeth Molleur, Grade 8 The workshop on Saturday, August 23, begins with a morning session from 9 to 11 a.m. “Storing Your Harvest” will help After the very relaxing week of April vacation, We had one other fundraiser that also went along gardeners learn the best conditions to store and preserve fruit Greenland Central School (GCS) held its annual with the food drive. On Friday, May 9, we had a and vegetables and enjoy their harvest through the winter food drive. Each grade was paired up with another dance at the school. This dance was very special months. grade to see who could bring in the most food. The because it was the first time ever that we invited the grades that brought in the most food won an ice fifth grade to join! We wanted them to have a feel “Closing Up Your Garden,” the afternoon session from 12 to 2 cream party! Student Council went around the for what the dances would be like when they are in p.m., will show the steps necessary to prepare your garden for school and collected the different classes’ food. sixth grade! You may be wondering what a dance the winter, assess this year’s success, and plan for next year. The There were many things to would have to do with the work you do in your garden this fall ensures a healthy garden do to make this food drive food drive. Well, admission in the spring! possible. I worked very was originally $6 but we hard with the fifth and decided to make a deal. If The workshop will be held at Great Bay Community College, sixth grade social studies you brought in food for the Room 122, 320 Corporate Drive in Portsmouth. Each session teacher, Mr. Dowling. We food drive, we took a whole is $5 per person and is geared for both new and experienced discussed all the details that dollar off! What a deal! The gardeners. Contact Ron Christie at [email protected] or were needed to make this food that was raised at the 603-679-5616 to register. food drive possible. With dance also contributed to the help of student council, the school-wide competi- UNH Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens posters were hung around tion. Although it was a lot with research-based education and information, enhancing their the school to remind of work, the results made it ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families, students to bring in food! all worth it. and communities; sustain natural resources; and improve the economy. For more information on programs in Rockingham County or Along with the food drive, we put together another Student council members went around the school the Master Gardener program, please call 603-679-5616 or visit fundraiser. On Thursday, May 8, students had to and picked up all the food. There were piles of boxes extension.unh.edu. bring in a dollar in order for them to wear their and bags that got stacked in the cafeteria. Some favorite hat to school. Some students got very students spent some time counting every item that creative! The money that we raised for Hat Day was donated. Overall, our school donated around went towards the food pantry too! 1,142 food items in total. You go Greenland! 3-D Letters in Art Class By Bryanna Augusta, Grade 4 In fourth grade Art Class, we made 3-D letters of our names. First, we made two horizontal lines for the letters of the name. Next, we drew in the bubble or block letters without forgetting to uppercase the letters. Then we made a Vanishing Point above the middle of the name. Next, using a ruler, we drew lines from the corners of the letter Still Wanted: to the vanishing point. Then we ended the letters Someone to sell advertising for the and drew the back of the letters. Finally, we added Greenland Grapevine. Please contact: fun and cool patterns with colored markers. [email protected]

Here are some thoughts from my class- mates about 3-D letters.

“I think they are AWESOME!” says Chester Derocki. “If you have never made one before, you should try to make one.”

“I think they are fun and they are so easy to make. I was able to do it on my first try,” says Max Murdach.

You can do it too! Start by making a name the plain old way and then make it 3-D. Add some color and cool patterns. A plain name becomes fun and cool looking!

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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Memorial Day Scenes In Greenland

Greenland Veterans listen attentively during ceremonies at Remembrance Park Photos By John Hirtle

Greenland Police ensured everyone knew the parade was coming

Greenland Scouts led the way in the parade

Sheila Pratt —Citizen of the Year

Greenland Central School musicians showed off their talents in the parade

Greenland Volunteer Fire Department on parade

Greenland’s Veterans make their way to Remembrance Park 10 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Greenland’s Scouts assisted with the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies during the event

The National Anthem was performed by Mrs. Pam Tucker— Marissa Frizzle and Nicole Genimatas NH House of Representatives

The invocation was said by Mrs. Florette Berg (chaplain of the Greenland Vets)

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Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle To Improve Your Life, Great Bay Stewards Hone Efforts to Improve Your Food and Sleep Reverse Decades-Long Decline of Estuary By Charlie Murdach By the Green Alliance Our lives are very busy these days. Two of our most interesting How do you know Great Bay? Perhaps you’ve been the Rain program is successful, it should have a posi- challenges involve food and sleep. in it in a swimsuit or a wet suit, a kayak or a boat. tive impact on the health of the eelgrass,” he says. Maybe you’ve hiked its shoreline, fished it from a We eat at relatively the same time everyday... maybe we snack... and bridge or rocky outcrop. Or you’ve just enjoyed its There are two main parts to the GBS approach: the we can get in a rut when it comes to food choices. With each meal sunlit glimmer or sea smoke, catching site of an eagle first is education, whether on-site, one-on-one, or comes the opportunity to make a change in what, how, and when enjoying lunch on an ice floe. to groups. “We will visit homeowners, companies, we eat. Food has the amazing ability to heal our body or destroy it. or community groups to do programs to educate the With more Americans than ever acquiring diabetes, we are slowly Whatever your connection, you know that the Bay public. Part of that is letting people know that a lot of killing ourselves. and its collection of seven rivers shape the topography homeowners are doing things right.” For those folks, and the culture, whether GBS offers the “Tide One of the major hormones that fluctuate with our diet is insulin. human or natural, of this Turner”—a voluntary Insulin’s main function is to process sugar in the bloodstream and beautiful place, and are agreement signed by the carry it into cells to be used as fuel or stored as fat. A primary cause a key part of what makes property owner detailing of elevated insulin is the excessive intake of sugar or carbohy- living on “the Seacoast” certain responsibilities drates. Couple this with processed foods, sugary drinks and sodas, unique. they agree to undertake to packaged low-fat foods, insufficient protein intake, inadequate preserve the Bay. fat intake, and deficient fiber consumption and you are on a path Sadly, the Great Bay to disease. Challenges with insulin levels may also be attributed Estuary, as an ecosystem, “For instance, they agree to lack of exercise, too much alcohol, stress, a family history of has been in steady decline they won’t wash the car in diabetes, high blood pressure, and excess body fat. for decades because of the driveway, they won’t increasing pollution use detergents containing To change your food habits for the better, increase your protein from development in the phosphates, they will intake. Sticking to about 20 to 25 grams per meal and about 15 to towns in its watershed. restrict the use of garbage 20 grams per snack may be a good place to start, depending on your The biggest single current disposals that empty into body size and activity level. Higher protein intake keeps your blood threat to the health of the Bay is nitrogen, which septic systems,” he explains, “and we give them a sugar balanced and your insulin levels low. promotes algal growth; algae, in turn, threaten one plaque for their property. This is a way of using posi- species vital to the overall health of the Bay—eelgrass. tive re-enforcement that is critical because the focus When we talk about sleep, we are actually talking about recovery. has been on big contributors.” One misconception of those who workout a lot is that to get more “The eelgrass is our canary in the coal mine. Algae fit and reduce stress you need to smash as much exercise into your are winning the war right now due to the excess of The second part of the Soak Up effort is on-the- schedule as humanly possible. In reality fitness improves after nitrogen in the estuary,” says Peter Wellenberger, ground action: trained GBS volunteers will visit a workouts and during recovery. You don’t get stronger, faster, and executive director of the Great Bay Stewards (GBS), piece of property and do an assessment and undertake fitter working out. You get stronger, fitter, and faster from recovery. a volunteer-based organization working to prevent measures to reduce pollution. “We’ve been trained to Here’s the rub... if you don’t sleep enough... you don’t recover well shoreline erosion, invasive plant growth, and go in—particularly to properties that border water enough... and this leads to hormone imbalance by increasing increased nitrogen levels from human-caused water ways,” Wellenberger says, “and work with owners cortisol, reducing testosterone, and lowering muscle repair. Not runoff, and is committed to protecting Great Bay for to help them understand the impact of fertilizing, only does sleep debt throw your hormones out of whack, it can plants, animals, and people alike. “We are continuing disposing of wastes, use of chemicals, and anything also increase the risk of injuries by decreasing balance and postural to see a decline in both eelgrass cover and especially that might end up in the waterway, and to devise ways control. If you suffer anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress in the density of the beds,” Wellenberger says. of reducing those impacts.” disorder, exhaustion, or if you have a digestive issue such as irritable bowel syndrome, your cortisol levels are high. Not only does this A Green Alliance (GA) member, the Stewards have He cites a pilot assessment where the trained staff increase your appetite and cravings, it causes a loss of muscle mass, recently announced a new campaign—and one with from GBS went onto a property and were able to drops libido and bone density, and also contributes to depression teeth—to help reduce one of the biggest sources of determine that runoff was crossing the homeowner’s and memory loss. nitrogen deposition in the Bay. “We’ve set up a part- lawn from an entire neighborhood because of the way nership to reduce pollution, particularly nitrogen, the road was designed. To change your sleep habits for the better you need to sleep at least from residential sources,” Wellenberger says. Called 7.5 to 9 hours per night in total darkness. Sleeping in total dark- Soak Up the Rain Great Bay, it partners GBS with “It wasn’t his fault at all. We designed a rain garden ness, releases melatonin, which cools down the body and releases the New Hampshire Department of Environ- and installed it to catch the runoff,” Wellenberger growth hormone, which improves recovery. If we sleep with lights mental Services’ Soak Up The Rain New Hampshire says, adding that the assessment and rain garden on or eat too close to bedtime, the natural cool-down process will campaign. As the name implies, the goal of Soak Up installation were at no cost to the homeowner. “Stop- not take place, putting us at risk of low levels of both melatonin and the Rain is to reduce the amount of pollution carried ping that runoff helped prevent lawn fertilizers, growth hormone. Sleep deprivation makes us wake up with higher into waterways by surface runoff. herbicides, and pesticides—in the aggregate, these amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, which fuels appetite and are very big contributors, on par with agriculture— increases our cravings. Not only does poor sleep pack on pounds, “We are a membership-driven organization,” Wellen- from reaching a waterway that drained into the Bay. good sleep actually helps you to lose weight by influencing the berger points out, “so this effort with homeowners is a hormones that control your appetite and increase your metabolism. natural fit for us. Our job will be to educate property GBS will also help homeowners determine whether owners in the watershed about what to do to reduce they need nitrogen and other chemicals at all. “If a That’s it... eat better... increase your protein... get rid of processed the amount of nitrogen, particularly from lawns, that soil test indicates the lawn could get by with little or foods... increase how much sleep you get... get blackout shades... gets into the Bay.” no help, that helps reduce pollution,” Wellenberger and see what happens. explains. “So the homeowners understand that it’s The Stewards are well-suited to the task of reaching not just the big players like the treatment plants and Charlie Murdach lives and works in Greenland. He is a husband and across borders to private landowners and small busi- corporations; we all play a role because as agriculture father to three kids, three cats, and an old dog. He can be reached at nesses in the 1,023 square-mile Great Bay watershed has waned, houses with lawns have exploded.” [email protected] or www.4seasonfitness.com. that comprises 42 New Hampshire and 10 Maine communities. The impetus for the Stewards’ Soak The bottom line is that GBS wants to help home- Up effort is new rules taking effect in 2014, under owners and small businesses understand BMPs— which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “best management practices,” Wellenberger says. (EPA) will regulate stormwater and surface runoff— GBS volunteers will also work with small commer- commonly referred to as “non-point sources” of cial enterprises whose roofs and parking lots face pollution, Wellenberger explains. regulation for stormwater runoff. “That’s where our membership in GA becomes especially important, TICK & MOSQUITO CONTROL He notes the Stewards have a particular interest because we can reach out to the small businesses who POISON IVY LAWN PROGRAMS in what’s happening with stormwater, because it are members to help them with this process.” TREE & SHRUB TREATMENTS washes pollutants into waterways “and is increasing 603-436-2358 [email protected] with extreme precipitation. The new EPA permits The Green Alliance is a union of local sustainable will require reducing nitrogen from all non-point businesses promoting environmentally sound busi- “Service Excellence, since 1984” sources, including residential and smaller commer- ness practices and a green co-op offering discounted cial properties.” green products and services to its consumer members.

“Communities that have never dealt with this kind Wellenberger notes the Stewards also hope to work John Hirtle of regulation before will now be required to reduce with neighborhood associations, condominium Creative Services pollution from stormwater,” Wellenberger says. homeowners associations, and the like. “We have Affordable Solutions For Any Project “Sewage treatment plants and other major sources bigger impacts where a whole bunch of houses are ■ Graphic Design ■ Photography ■ Writing have known regulation for some time, but this new involved and we can work with a neighborhood and ■ Logos ■ Menus ■ Advertisements ■ Brochures requirement gets down to the level of lawns, large come up with a plan—here are some options! We ■ Publications ■ Books ■ Marketing ■ Websites roofs, parking lots—any source of polluted runoff.” might, for instance, plant a buffer—and pay for it.”

wwwwww.JH603.com.JH603.com While this level of regulation will seem onerous to To learn more about the Great Bay Stewards, please visit some, it’s an important step in saving the Great Bay www.greatbaystewards.org. For more information about ecosystem, Wellenberger believes. “If the Soak Up the Green Alliance, visit www.greenalliance.biz. 12 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Kid’s Summer Programs at Second Annual Maker Faire Great Bay Discovery Center Is Coming By Kelle Loughlin By Heidi Duncanson ❏ There is lots for the kids to do at Great Bay ❏ August 20—Sweet Trail Trek Last summer, more than 1,100 people traveled to Dover to Discovery Center this summer. Grab your lunch, backpack, and water bottle and experience the state’s first-ever Maker Faire, a celebration of join us for an adventure on the four-mile Sweet creativity and innovation for all ages. On August 23, 2014, Bayventures 2014 is a summer program for kids Trail that starts near the Great Bay in Newmarket the second annual Dover Mini Maker Faire will bring even entering grades 1–6 and is held on Wednesdays. and ends in Durham. We will search for signs of more interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers to You can sign up for one, two, or all of the super local wildlife, complete a scavenger hunt, and play downtown Dover from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., based in and around summer series of seven. games along the way. Note: This is an off-site, all- the hosting organization, the Children’s Museum of New day adventure. There will not be pre- or after-care Hampshire. Bayventure Highlights: for this program. Drop off will be at 9:30 a.m. at the ❏ ❏ July 2—Wonders at the Waterfront beginning of the trail. Pick-up will be at 3:30 p.m. Featuring both established and emerging “makers,” the Dover Join us to discover the thrill of mucking around in at the end of the trail. Directions for drop-off and Mini Maker Faire is a family-friendly celebration that will Great Bay. Try finding an eel under a rock or seining pick-up will be provided at registration. feature rockets and robots, do-it-yourself science and tech- for juvenile flounder. Make a craft to take home. nology, tricked-out vehicles, educational workshops, unique PRE-CARE AND AFTER-CARE handmade crafts, green technology, music, art, and local food ❏ ❏ July 16—Oysters are Awesome! AVAILABLE. Regular camp trucks. Did you know oysters help to hours are from 9:30–3:00. clean Great Bay? Learn how Pre-care will be supervised “The Faire is a perfect way to showcase the creativity, inno- they do this by dissecting activities in the Discovery vation, and emerging technology that make New Hampshire an oyster and exploring a Center from 8:30–9:30 a vibrant place to live and work,” said Jane Bard, president of nearby oyster bed. Make a.m. After-care will the Children’s Museum of NH and founder of Dover Mini an oyster ornament to be an extension of the Maker Faire. “This event celebrates making of all kinds and take home. Bayventure program inspires visitors ages 3–93 to make things themselves through called Let’s G.O.! (Let’s engaging activities, demonstrations, and talks. We are thrilled ❏ ❏ July 23—Who’s Who Get Outside) on the to continue to host New Hampshire’s first Maker Faire and on Great Bay? grounds of the Discovery look forward to making this event even bigger and better than People who lobster, work on Center from 3:00–5:00 p.m. last year’s!” research vessels, or patrol the waters all need to know how to get ALL PROGRAMS are for chil- In preparation for this year’s Dover Mini Maker Faire, a around Great Bay. What does it take to dren entering grades one through six in group of key advisors from New Hampshire and beyond has pilot the Bay? We’ll learn basic chart skills and build the fall of 2014. Please have children bring a lunch, already been meeting at the Children’s Museum. Individuals our own model boats to float. change of clothes, and a towel. Call 603-778- and groups currently on the Dover Mini Maker Faire program 0015 or e-mail [email protected] to committee include: Clint Crosbie of Port City Makerspace, ❏ ❏ July 30—Mystery on Great Bay register. Each Bayventure program is $35 (or $225 Alex Nunn of Seacoast Makers, Lindsey Wright of Seacoast Join us for a day of mystery games and activities. If for all seven programs) for Great Bay Stewards Robotics, Richard Cecchetti and Tara Hicks Johnson of the you like surprises, you will be sure to have a super members and $40 ($280 for all seven programs) for Sea Perch program, Tim Tabor from the McAuliffe-Shepard day near Great Bay! Make a mystery craft to take non-members. There is a $5/sibling/day discount Discovery Center, Fran Meffen from Dover Middle School, home. for the normal program hours. Pre-care is $5/ Wayne Moulton of New Heights Adventures for Teens and day. After-care is $10/day. The camper-to-staff Sages of RPG, artist Nathan Walker, Rob Worobey of Black ❏ ❏ August 6—Bumble Bee Watch ratio is a maximum of 7:1. Inquire about how to Sparrow Industries, Karrah Kwasnik of Genius Switch Studio, What’s all the buzz about bumblebees? Take part in become a member to get children’s program and and Kalie Rocheleau of Sages of RPG. a citizen science project to document bumblebees other discounts. Make checks payable to GREAT around the Discovery Center. These insects play an BAY STEWARDS and send to the address below Sponsors who have already committed to underwriting the important role in pollinating the plants around us. marked ATTN: Beth. 2014 Dover Mini Maker Faire include the 3M Foundation and What plants do they prefer and how many different Holy Rosary Credit Union. species are present? Come find out! Make a buzzy There is also a program available to the younger craft to take home. ones. “Once Upon an Estuary” is a summer The Dover Mini Maker Faire takes after its enormous parent program for 2- to5-year-olds on Thursdays from ❏ event, Maker Faire, which hosts more than ❏ August 13—Eelgrass, Eelgrass Everywhere 9:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The cost is $2 per child. 100,000 visitors in San Mateo CA each year. Did you know eelgrass beds are the most abundant Children, with an adult, are invited to come The Dover Mini Maker Faire is a smaller, habitat type in Great Bay? This flowering plant listen to a story, play games, and make a craft. community-focused event, but follows provides an ideal place for many animals to hide. Most activities will be outside so come dressed the Maker Faire model of celebrating We’ll make an eelgrass craft to take home and put ready to play and have some fun! Children may be do-it-yourself creativity and tinkering. on an “eelgrass theater” presentation at the end of registered for two programs at a time. Visit www. the program for parents to watch. greatbay.org for the calendar of events. The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo CA and in 2012 celebrated its seventh annual show Teddy Bear Clinic Set for August 8 with some 800 makers and 110,000 By Heidi Duncanson people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has What do you do when your teddy bear is looking A tea party for children and their furry guests grown in four years to 500+ makers and tattered or your stuffed bunny is worse for wear? will follow the Teddy Bear Clinic from 12–12:30 55,000 attendees. Detroit, Kansas Children are invited to bring their favorite p.m. inside the museum. There will be fresh fruit, City, Newcastle (UK), and Tokyo stuffed animal friends to the annual Teddy animal crackers, juice, and water for all. are the home of “featured” Maker Bear Clinic at the Children’s Museum of NH Faires (200+ makers), and commu- on Friday, August 8 from 10 a.m.–noon. This All Teddy Bear Clinic and Tea Party activities nity-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are event is presented by its long-time sponsor, are included with paid admission to the now being produced around the United States and the world. Portsmouth Regional Hospital. museum ($9 per person for children and adults, $8 for seniors, and no Dover Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and The clinic is set up like a miniature charge for babies under 12 months operated under license from Maker Media, Inc. Interested hospital and is designed to let kids take old). No reservations are needed to attendees and exhibitors can follow the development of the on the role of parents as they accompany participate in the Teddy Bear Clinic. Dover Mini Maker Faire on Twitter @makerfairedover, as their stuffed animal through a health visit. well as on its Facebook and Pinterest fan pages. For more Experiencing this process may help children For more information, visit www.chil- information, please visit www.makerfairedover.com or call the feel more confident and less scared during their drens-museum.org or call 603-742-2002. Children’s Museum of NH at 603-742-2002. next visit to the doctor or hospital.

Volunteer health professionals affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital Your LocaL resource will be on hand with museum staff PIANO LESSONS to register each animal, issue plastic For reaL estate Accepting new students for ID bracelets, perform check-ups, and Rebecca Patton Kish the 2014-2015 school year share information about healthy eating RealtoR® PIANO & Lesson times available and exercise. There is also a surgical Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Mon.-Wed. starting at 2pm area where volunteers can sew up minor The Masiello Group RECORDING tears, wrap bandages, and apply Band- 79 Congress St., Portsmouth, N.H. 03801 100 Post Road, Greenland Aids where needed. At the end of the Mobile: 603-828-2517 (Next to Greenland Central School) appointment, each child and their Office: 603-430-9995 Studio 603.433.9593 animal will receive a certificate of good [email protected] health to take home. PianoLessonsNH.com 13 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Stay Active and Have Fun Families First Earns National Recognition By Debra Nichols for Patient-centered Care Boomerang Adventures was founded with baby boomers and beyond in mind. Outing Club, Adventure Trips, and Long by Margie Wachtel Tour activities vary in skill level and are designed to enhance Families First Health and Support Center, that a team of professionals will coordinate their the lives of active adults by providing outdoor adventures that the community health center in Portsmouth, care ❏ challenge and inspire while at play. has received recognition from the National ❏ Identify and manage patient populations— Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Target specific groups of patients with preventive You are never closer to the heart of a region than when you under its Patient-Centered Medical Home care reminders, medication information, and are hiking its footpaths and trails, and peacefully navigating its 2011 standards. The standards emphasize educational tools ❏ waterways. Take the time to appreciate New England’s distinc- enhanced care through patient-clinician ❏ Plan and manage care—Provide information tive character and exciting Long Tour Adventures—leaving partnerships. about medications and provide a written visit your worries behind. summary with specific care plans for certain Families First’s providers—physicians Ruth diagnoses ❏ Here are some of the Adventures we have this summer. Contact James and Eric Samuel, and nurse practitioners ❏ Provide support for self-care and provide Debra for reservations and more information at 603-785-1411, Elizabeth Harrison and Eileen McCarthy— community resources—Provide resources to [email protected], or www.boomerangadventuretrips.com. also received the recognition. patients both within the practice and in the community ❏ ❏ ❏ Sat–Sun, June 7–8, Families First received recognition at Level ❏ Track and coordinate care—Track testing results Boomerang Adventure’s 3, the highest level that is offered by NCQA, and hospitalizations so that care is coordinated ❏ NH Rail Trail Club— which is a private, non-profit organization ❏ Measure and improve performance—Measure Exploring Keene’s Cheshire dedicated to improving health care quality. and track data to improve care to patients Railroad Trails Families First was also recognized as a Level New Hampshire granted 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home from Families First, the Seacoast’s community Keene businessmen a charter 2011–2014. health center, provides primary, prenatal, and for the Cheshire Railroad in oral health care; free parenting classes and 1844. The line was completed To attain the new recognition, Families First had family programs; one-on-one support for fami- in 1849, and was successful to demonstrate its ability to meet these six criteria: lies facing particular challenges; and mobile for a time, but was abandoned in 1972. We’ll be exploring both health care for people who are homeless. For ❏ the south and north ends of the pathways. Keene is developing a ❏ Enhance access and continuity—Ensure that more information, call 603-422-8208, or visit bicycle route through the town that will connect the three main patients can access care easily 24 hours a day and www.FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org. trails—Ashuelot, Cheshire North, and Cheshire South. We’ll spend the night in downtown Keene, enjoying the walkable little city, complete with various shops, galleries, and restaurants! Our bike partner, Pedal Power Cycle, will provide rentals and Boomerang Adventures Presents bike transport. Activity miles are 10 or 20-plus. It’s a beautiful time of year to explore the Keene area. Cost includes one night NH Rail Trail Club accommodation in the historic Lane Hotel, Saturday evening By Debra Nichols dinner, and bike rentals. The cost is $205 per person/double occupancy, $320 per person/single occupancy. Reservations and All Abo-o-o-oard!! For the newly launched NH Inspiration and Play! There is a wonderful educa- payment are due by May 15. See more details in our separate Rail Trail Club, that is. Boomerang members and tional aspect to this club. Frog, point of switch, article. friends are excited about their newest program tangent, batter pile, skeletonized track, fusee, and which was unveiled during their April member nail dating are just a few of the fun and informa- ❏ ❏ Fri/Sat/Sun, July 18–20, meeting. The new tive railroad terms we Live-in Museum, Peaks program/club was will come to know as we Island, ME developed during long learn about the history, Join us for this rare opportunity conversations about terminology, and cultural to stay in an authentic Victorian being able to provide impacts these historical Lodge located on Peaks Island our members with trails and depots had in just minutes from the Old interesting “horizontal the towns they served. Port waterfront of Portland hikes.” A great deal of Our NH Rail Trail Club ME. The Lodge is owned and discussion about the (NHRTC) kickoff was operated by the non-profit corporation Eighth Maine Regiment New Hampshire 4000 held on Saturday, May 24, Memorial Association, Inc. Yankee Magazine named the Footer Club, which at the Keene NH depot. regiment as one of the “twelve best places to stay on the seashore! was formed in 1957 A local historian greeted Activities for this trip include walking, biking, horseback riding, with 36 peaks under us, and we enjoyed six to kayaking, and hammock reading. There are restaurants, a café, a the 300-foot rise rule, twelve miles of biking library, an umbrella museum, art galleries, a local grocery store, ensued. Members “Imagine this,” Debra said. “If all of our and walking, as well as and secret inner-island trails to explore. There is room for only 20 like the challenges members logged in all of the miles on our 37 lunch together at the Full in the museum. This trip is already filling fast! Cost includes two and camaraderie the rail trail NHRTC check-off list in a year, while Belly Deli. It was a great nights’ stay, a historian-guided golf cart tour of the island, and a 4000 Footer Club enjoying their activity of choice, we would be day. Our thanks go out to traditional downeast lobster bake catered on the museum’s back represents, but many of able to log enough miles to go around the Janice and Steve Bakula lawn overlooking the ocean. Optional activities include a half- our members no longer earth (24,000 miles) in that year.” of Pedal Power Cycle for day kayaking tour. The cost is $245 per person/triple occupancy, participate in vertical providing bikes to those $295 per person/double occupancy, and $345 per person/single climbs. “We’re just not who wanted to try biking occupancy. Reservations and payment are due by June 10. ‘peakbaggers’ any longer,” says Debra. “We are, again. Day outings and overnight adventure trips are however, horizontal hiking and biking enthusi- planned year-round specifically to accomplish our asts, and we were looking for pathways that would goal of completing all of NH’s 37 rail trails. We’ll be meet our program goals, which are to challenge immersing ourselves in the culture of each region of and inspire while at play.” Creating the NH Rail NH during our adventures—learning, laughing, and Trail Club meets these goals wonderfully. enjoying our healthy returns. AMERICAN TRADITIONS INC. ne furniture, lighting & home accents The challenge! NH rail trail numbers are impres- NH Rail Trail Club adventures in June. Our first sive. There are 37 New Hampshire Rail Trails, NH Rail Trail Club Adventure Trip will be a north to south, representing 308.4 miles of poten- one-night stay in the historic Lane Hotel in Keene tial horizontal hiking, biking, walking, horseback NH on Sat/Sun, June 7 and 8. We’ll be exploring riding, XC skiing, or snow shoeing. “Imagine this,” the Cheshire Railroad Trails (5, 10, or 21 miles). Debra said. “If all of our members logged in all of Cost includes one night accommodation in the the miles on our 37 rail trail NHRTC check-off list historic Lane Hotel, Saturday evening dinner, in a year, while enjoying their activity of choice, we and bike rentals. $205 pp/double, $320 pp/single. would be able to log enough miles to go around the June’s NHRTC scheduled Day Outings (3–8 earth (24,000 miles) in that year.” NH’s rail trails miles) include Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June vary in distance from one to twenty-one miles in 28. Carpooling is encouraged and provided. There length. The ratio of rise and fall of the grade line to is a $5 activity fee. its length means the grade is horizontal enough for our needs. Say, if a track is on a 1.5% grade, it rises Contact Debra Nichols by phone, 603-785-1411, or 1.5 feet in every 100 feet of track. The maximum email her [email protected], to sign up for these Serving the Seacoast area for 40 years typical grade for railroad practice is on the order and other Day Outings and Adventure Trips that in- of 2% or 2 feet of rise in every 100 feet of track. clude a trip to Peaks Island, a Live-in Museum, July 72 Lafayette Rd. • Hampton Falls, NH 03844 There are very few pathways with more than a 3% 18-20, as well as kayaking, walking, hiking, and other (603) 926-3007 grade in NH. Groups can also team up to complete adventures. Visit us at www.boomerangadventure- www.americantraditionsinc.com the list of 37 NH Rail Trails making this challenge trips.com to learn more about Boomerang Adventures. achievable for everyone. And, like us on Facebook! 14 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Not all Apps are for Kids! Vial of L.I.F.E. By Jean Dumais (Lifesaving Information for Emergencies) Dating apps. Some may think this is “heli- This easy program can help save your life or that of a loved one. Rating apps. copter” parenting; but I’d say The Vial of LIFE speaks for you when you are unable to speak for Hook-up apps. it’s just parenting. Restric- yourself. Anonymous messaging apps. tions and protections are like Sex position apps! training wheels that help while The Vial of LIFE contains your medical information (history, you teach your children how to known drug allergies, current medications) and contact informa- When you hand your child navigate the digital landscape. tion. It puts helpful information regarding your medical history a phone, iPad, iPod Touch, Just like with riding a bike, in the hands of EMTs when it is needed most—during the first Kindle, or other tablet you are once they are steady and ready, minutes of critical illness or acci- opening them up to a world of you remove the wheels and let dent in your home. And it’s FREE. apps. There are over one million them try it out on their own. The kit contains: apps available on the Apple App The timing is different for every ❏ Store and over one million on child and family based on the ❏ A decal that is attached to your Google Play for Android. New child’s maturity level and age. refrigerator door alerting EMS of the Vial of LIFE. apps debut daily. Yes, there are I wouldn’t suggest sending a ❏ many educational and child- child off to college with parental ❏ Health history forms that are friendly apps included in those controls enabled on their completed, in pencil, for each millions, but just as many are phone! But the steps you take at family member. It is critical that this information remains up to date and accurate. not intended for a child or even the younger ages will help your ❏ teen audience. children prepare to make good ❏ The vial, a plastic medicine bottle with a Vial of LIFE decal, decisions on their own. Isn’t that is kept in your refrigerator door. In the last few weeks I’ve come that the main goal as a parent? across so many examples. Such as: Anyone can benefit from this program, especially if you have Here are a few steps you can take when it comes special medical concerns such as heart conditions, prior stroke, I was e-mailed a press release about an app called to Apps: seizures, chronic illness, or respiratory conditions. The program is Hula. With Hula, you can “find an STD test also for people who have known allergic reactions to medications center, get your results online, and share your veri- For all ages or who have any other life threatening allergies. ❏ fied STD status.” ❏ Discuss expectations in advance before you hand over the phone/device. WHERE CAN YOU PICK UP A FREE VIAL OF LIFE?—Vials ❏ Anonymous sharing app Yik Yak has been getting ❏ Enact a technology or media agreement / of LIFE can be picked up at the Greenland Police Department a lot of press. Intended for college students on contract. (GPD) during regular business hours. If you require assistance ❏ campus to share anonymous information and ❏ Restrict app download by rating (especially for completing the forms or have questions, please call the GPD at tips, it has also become popular with high school those rated 17+) depending on child’s age. Keep 603-431-4624. students. The app (or to be more specific, those in mind that some apps rated 12+ might not be using the app) wreaked havoc in cities from San appropriate; the “Hot or Not” app mentioned This program is sponsored and managed by the Greenland Police Clemente CA to Marblehead MA after multiple earlier has a 12+ rating. Department. The Greenland Volunteer Fire Department fully incidents of cyberbullying and even bomb threats. endorses the Vial of LIFE program and supports the Greenland For younger children Police Department’s efforts. ❏ Hot or Not is an app you can use to “find out who ❏ Disable the ability to install new apps using is hot around you. Check out how hot you are!” restriction settings on the device. (Then you can un-restrict when it’s time to install a new app). rd Sounds like a great choice for the fragile self-es- ❏ teem of a teenager! ❏ Become the “keeper” of the password required to 3 Annual install new apps. How should parents manage apps? Do you let your For older teens Lakes Region Mah Jongg children download apps on their own? Do they ❏ need to get your permission? Do they have the ❏ Spot-check devices and discuss new apps with your teen. password needed in order to install or do they have ❏ Tournament to come to you first? There is no one best answer ❏ For those who want to know about new apps Cash Prizes to these questions, and as a parent you would without having to extract the device from a teen’s certainly take into account their age and maturity firm grip, you can try an app monitoring service. Door Prizes level. You can also log in to iTunes with your child’s Apple ID and password, to review purchases Catered Meals But regardless of age, in the world of apps I believe which will include paid and free apps. you can’t just hand over the device and be done June 27, 2014 with it. Guidelines and rules, discussions, and Choose any of these actions that seem appropriate possibly restrictions are part of the process. We to you based on your child and parenting style. But 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. talk a lot about “parenting in the digital age” but it do something; doing nothing is NOT an option! simply comes down to parenting. Pheasant Ridge Country Club Greenland resident Jean Dumais is a Web master, You’re probably interested in what books and technology educator, and founder of Be Web Smart. She 140 Country Club Rd, Gilford NH magazines your kids are reading, the video games offers articles, tips, guidance, and reviews for parents they play, the movies and TV shows they watch. who want to keep their families safe and productive For inFormation, Email: online. Visit her Web site at www.bewebsmart.com. So it’s the same with apps. If you wouldn’t want [email protected] your child watching an R-rated movie, then you probably don’t want them using a 17+ rated app.

And while looking at the app’s rating is a good first step, it may not tell you everything you need to know. The app’s rating may not always be a good indi- cator of its appropriateness for your child. As an example, Facebook is rated 4+ in the app store. But you cannot join the service until you are thirteen. Obvi- ously there is no need for 4–12 year- olds to download Facebook to a device. So don’t judge an app by rating alone.

Another factor to consider is that apps are different than books, TV, and movies. Reading a book, or watching a TV show or movie are passive activities. Apps can be active and social. The apps that teens (and adults) gravitate towards are popular because of the social connections. Friending, liking, sharing, and commenting are part of the attraction. So in a way, the rating and guidelines for apps are even more important. Who is your child friending? What are they liking and sharing? 15 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Help Elderly Loved Ones News from State Representative By Pam Tucker Avoid Financial Abuse Greetings once again! This is the last issue before could transfer to a charter school. Although the Submitted by John St. Pierre the Legislature goes into break for the summer. number of public charter schools available will It’s unfortunate, but true: the elderly population may be the We will have finished at the end of May and won’t still be limited, the families who need to have an most vulnerable group in our society. In fact, in an effort to call be back unless we need another “special session” alternative to the traditional public school will attention to the problems of physical, emotional, and financial to fund the state or override vetoes. have more options. abuse of the elderly, the United Nations has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you have older parents, WHAT IS CROSSOVER—Each year the HB1402 concerns setting a state minimum wage or even grandparents, can you do anything to help prevent them bills from the House and the bills from the higher than the federal standard. Supporters from being victimized, especially with regard to their finances? Senate must all be sent over to the other body. have argued that increasing the minimum wage This is what we call crossover. The good news is will help the poorest. I could not support this Actually, there’s a lot you can do. First and foremost, you need we dispose of every House bill by a certain bill as even the CBO [Congressional Budget to maintain good communications and a trusting relationship date—normally the end of March. The Office] reported that a half million jobs with your older family members. As long as these elements are tough part is it becomes crunch time will be lost by 2016 if it’s raised. With present, you should feel free to make the following suggestions: that month to vote on every bill our economy still slow, we don’t before the deadline. This year we need more unemployment. The ❏ ❏ Increase awareness—When it comes to financial fraud and met twice a week almost every cost of increased wages, which scams, many seniors think: “It can’t happen to me.” But the week in March to get through is one of the largest expenses facts suggest otherwise: Some 20 percent of Americans over over 300 bills. to business, will be absorbed the age of 65 admit to having been victimized by financial either through loss of jobs, less swindles, according to a survey by the non-profit Investor THOMPSON BROOK—You hiring of unskilled employees, or Protection Trust. Let your loved ones know that no one in may have not noticed a small higher prices. their age group is immune to financial predators. tributary to the Great Bay that ❏ ❏ Guard private information—Ask your parents or travels beneath Winnicut Road HB1333 relates to the elderly prop- grandparents to not divulge personal information over the and leads to the bay. The culvert under erty tax exemption. This bill, which phone. In fact, urge them to get caller ID if they don’t have it the road is unmarked for the most part passed, allows for our town to prorate already, and tell them that if they don’t recognize the number, and in need of some repair. Trout Unlimited the elderly tax exemption. Many of the elderly don’t answer. Legitimate callers are more likely to leave has been trying to open up the waterway for in our community are on fixed incomes. This will messages than scammers. more brook trout to be able to travel upstream help them stay in their homes. ❏ ❏ Don’t send money. Exhort your parents or grandparents to and spawn (there aren’t any “salters” in southeast never wire money to a random account—no exceptions. NH). The obstacle preventing them from going HB1351 concerns prohibiting tanning by anyone ❏ ❏ Ignore “limited-time offers”—Your loved ones should ignore upstream is the culvert beneath the state road. under 18. The current law states that anyone callers, mailers, or e-mails that demand they act immediately. It is in need of replacement and is a few inches under 18 must have a parent’s permission to use These offers are often overblown at best and may be fraudulent higher than the water level thus prohibiting travel a tanning bed. This bill, which the House indefi- at worst. upstream. Even though the project looks small, nitely postponed (we won’t hear it again this year), ❏ ❏ Don’t trust “no risk” offers—Financial offers that sound there is a great amount of site work and prelim- would have required a doctor’s note for a child to too good to be true are likely just that—untrue. Legitimate inary things that must be done before the phys- visit a tanning booth. If a family was planning a investments carry both potential risks and rewards. ical activity. Working with Trout Unlimited and vacation to a warmer destination during winter ❏ ❏ Avoid “debt-settlement” claims—If your older loved ones have the NH Dept of Transportation, we hope to be break, it seemed silly that one would need a debt problems, they may be especially susceptible to offers moving ahead on this project with the necessary doctor’s note and not just the parent’s approval. that claim to “clear up” all their debts. But there’s no quick fix funding to complete it by next summer. to this problem, and any caller who claims otherwise is likely ELECTION YEAR—The New Hampshire being deceitful. Encourage your parents or grandparents to BILLS—We had some interesting bills this year. Legislature (House and Senate), Executive discuss their debt situation with an honest, professional debt The larger bills are all carried by the major papers Council, and governor are up for election every counselor or a financial advisor. and our voting records are online for all roll- two years. Though it seems like a short amount called bills. Here is a list of some smaller pieces of time we all serve, it keeps us responsive to Here’s one more thing you can do to help your parents or grand- of legislation that were voted on this past session. the citizens. I am planning on running for state parents avoid financial fraud: If they don’t already work with a representative this fall to represent Greenland trusted, qualified financial professional, introduce them to one. HB1601 would have required every driver to and Newington. It has been a great experience to If your parents have a relationship with such a professional, they have car headlights on from sunset to sunrise. serve our community and respond to the needs. will be less likely to listen to any questionable, unsolicited offers Our current law requires headlights on one half If there is anything in particular you’d like me than if they were trying to manage their finances on their own. hour after and before each point. There was no to cover, please contact me. I will be back at the proof that this would reduce accidents or that it Country View Restaurant starting in September You’re in a good position to know how much, or how little, help was needed. The bill didn’t pass out of the house on the first Monday of the month (except holi- your elderly loved ones may need in terms of avoiding financial (ITL’d.*). days). Please stop in or contact me at pamzt@ abuse. So be willing to do whatever it takes to help them enjoy comcast.net. Thank you! their retirement years comfortably. HB1392 relates to charter school enrollees. The House passed a bill that removed the arbi- *ITL stands for “Inexpedient to Legislate;” it means This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Ed- trarily set limits on the number of students who that the bill is killed.—Ed. ward Jones Financial Advisor. Asset Allocation: A Step to Balancing Your Portfolio Prepared by MetLife • Delivered courtesy of Paula M. Parrish, MSFS As the global markets continue to fluc- investments among major asset classes. One way to measure your risk comfort zone short answer is that asset allocation is more tuate, many investors and their portfolios Since each type of asset class has unique is to ask yourself how much of a loss in a a personal process than a strategy based on are feeling the effects. Therefore, a sudden characteristics, they will rarely rise or fall at one-year period you could withstand and a set formula. There are guidelines to help dip or rise in a portfolio may be the perfect the same time, creating somewhat of a buffer still stay the course. Finding an appropriate establish the general framework of a well-di- time to take a look at whether or not one’s in your investment portfolio. An investor match of your tolerance for risk against versified and properly allocated portfolio, investments are truly diversified and assets can then make finer distinctions within each the different volatility levels of returns is but no two portfolios are alike. Please keep are properly allocated among the different asset class by combining different assets to the ultimate goal of asset allocation. For in mind, a properly allocated and diversified asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, help soften the risks and losses within the example, if the thought of potentially portfolio will not guarantee against a loss, and money market/cash equivalents). Asset portfolio, although in no way do they elim- losing 10% of your portfolio’s value over and there is no guarantee that an allocated allocation and diversification are techniques inate them all together. the next year for the potential of gain 20% or diversified portfolio will outperform. used to manage risk and attempt to balance within the next five years makes you very the risks versus rewards of an investment The main objective of diversification is to uncomfortable, you may want to consider a Do take into consideration all your assets, portfolio. However, neither asset allocation match the characteristics of the various more conservatively allocated portfolio. The e.g., your retirement savings and other nor diversification can prevent investment investments and their asset classes to potential for higher returns usually involves investments, when you put together an asset loss or assure a profit. percentages allocated within your invest- taking a greater degree of risk. allocation strategy or seek professional guid- ment portfolio so that the allocated percent- ance—that way you can ensure that all your For many investors, investing typically ages match the most important aspects Lastly, understanding how long you want assets are working together to help meet begins with the purchase of a stock, a bond, of your personal investment profile. For to invest in order to meet your goals is your goals and objectives throughout all or a mutual fund. Over time, other invest- example, your tolerance for risk of loss or important. In fact, it may be the thing that stages of your life. ments may be added because many people ability to handle the ups and downs of a makes you choose one investment vehicle understand it may not be prudent to invest volatile market and what you ultimately over another. Your personal time horizon The foregoing discussion is general in nature in a single investment. However, simply seek to achieve through investing should all extends from when you implement an and not intended as specific advice. Neither “spreading money around” in various invest- inform how you allocate your investment investment strategy until you need to begin [MetLife/New England Financial] nor its ment vehicles doesn’t necessarily create a dollars to different asset classes. withdrawing money from an investment or representatives are engaged in rendering tax, properly diversified portfolio. investment portfolio. accounting, or legal advice. A qualified profes- Investing according to your risk tolerance sional should be consulted regarding the effect of A sound portfolio management strategy helps to keep you from making rash decisions You may wonder at this point, how much such considerations on the matters covered in this begins with diversification—that is, dividing when it comes to your investment portfolio. should be invested in each asset class. The publication. 16 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Get Involved with Conservation Commission STRESS + “GREMLINS” = :( By Laura Byergo Submitted by Kathy at Woodland Associates The Conservation Commission is looking for two Stressed and overwhelmed? It’s so normal you don’t even blink. In people to become new members on the Commission. many social and occupational circles, it’s a membership require- The Commission provides advice and recommendations ment. It’s become a badge of honor to be “totally stressed out” to other town Boards on protecting and managing the because it means you are responsibly trying to keep up. In reflective town’s natural resources. We have a new project to build moments you’d like to get off the speeding train, slow down, and a town walking trail and we are working to expand our simplify. But you feel stuck within the vicious circle of external outreach to town residents. If you are interested in pressures and the wish to be competent at adult life. serving on the Commission and taking an active role, get in touch with the town Board of Selectmen and let Sound familiar? That’s because over-functioning behavior has them know of your interest. become the cultural norm. It is viewed by many as necessary: there is “too much to do, but I have to do it all.” Over-functioning involves A Garden For Wildlife: operating with unreasonable, excessive expectations to the point of Natural Landscaping For A Better Backyard because it supports jobs in tourism, agriculture, recreation, and forestry. chronic self-sacrifice. The thinking is, “If I don’t keep up with every- ❏ The Seasonal Conservation Discussion Group, spon- ❏ B. Conserving open land in Greenland preserves the thing I’m expected to do, I am a failure. I am afraid of letting others sored by the Winnicut River Watershed Coalition town’s semi-rural identity, supports property values, down or appearing to be lazy, selfish, or disloyal to my parents/ (WRWC), will have its next meeting Thursday, June 19, and reduces density. kids/spouse/employer/peers. Thus, I need to put my needs aside, ❏ 6:30–8:00 at the Weeks Public Library. The presenter ❏ C. Conserving open land is good for the keep going, and meet every expectation of me, including my own.” will be Jean Eno, co-founder of the WRWC and volun- environment in general and wildlife in particular. We become hard on ourselves if we cannot keep up (“I’m a failure”), ❏ teer for the NH Coverts Project and Speaking for Wild- ❏ D. Other and yet we are hard on ourselves BY keeping up (“I’m exhausted ❏ life program. ❏ E. I think there is enough open land already and overwhelmed and so I’m a failure”). It’s a no-win belief system, a formula for misery and helplessness, and it doesn’t stop with you. The Results Are In! preserved in Greenland. When you are hard on yourself, you become intolerant and hard on The results of the Conservation Commission’s survey Question 5 Results: the people around you. You are not the parent you want to be, not are in. Below is the survey with results of each question Total times chosen are in blue next to the activity. the partner or friend or family member or co-worker you used to highlighted in blue. If you have any questions, you may The four top choices were Hiking (89), Bird watching (77), be, not as productive or creative as you could be. contact Laura Byergo at 301-928-0647. Biking (75), and Canoe/kayak (71) 5. In what ways do you enjoy the area’s recreational External stress is a fact of life, but the internal stress we experience Total respondents—149 opportunities? (Please circle all that apply). can be reduced with a mindset adjustment. A wonderful book, Total requesting more information—86; 83 provided “Taming Your Gremlin” by Rick Carson (2003), offers a light- e-mail contact info Bird watching (77), Biking (75), Boating (40), hearted view that is easy to relate to. With humor and insight, he Total offering to “maybe” volunteer—45 Camping (14), Canoe/kayak (71), Fishing (35), observes the harsh, judgmental, critical voices that live in our heads, Total offering to volunteer—22 Golfing (51), Hiking (89), Horses (10), Hunting (22), dominating our self-image, self-esteem, and values around being Total offering information about a vernal pool and Skiing (36), Snowmobiling (9), Snowshoeing (52), good enough. Beginning in childhood, we are sponges absorbing offering a contact number—3 Swimming (33), Other (Activities mentioned: walking, the positive and negative influences of others. Whether in families, Question 1 Results: running, X-country skiing, and tennis) school, or community life, we learn ideals and values to which we aspire, but are also affected by criticism, judgment, and, in some Average weight with 1 being a higher value Question 6 Results: cases, bullying. When we internalize these negative messages, they Maintain = 3; Work to identify = 2; Improve water = 2.5; 3 people said they had information on vernal pools and become our “gremlins,” and they are typically harsh, unreasonable, Work to protect = 2.9; and Expand = 4 provided telephone numbers. One person said “no way.” unforgiving, and persistent through life. 1. Rank the conservation goals below from 1–5 in the 6. A vernal pool is an ephemeral body of water which order you think most important, 1 being the goal you dries up in the summer and is not connected to any other Each person’s “gremlin” is a unique composite would most like to see the Conservation Commission body of water. Several species of wildlife are dependent of cultural beliefs and critical voice—the work on. on these pools for breeding. If you believe you have a “shoulds” that were learned, the judgments ❏ vernal pool on your property, and would like to let the internalized, the high standards met to feel ❏ Maintain and expand walking trails on the town’s Conservation Commission provide confirmation and good enough, to feel loved. Carson empha- conservation easements. ❏ add it to the index of natural resources in town, please sizes that this is normal; we all have gremlins as part of our psyches, ❏ Work to identify and protect environmentally important give us a contact number ______and they can positively motivate us toward excellence. However, land in Greenland. ❏ when they unconsciously dominate our thoughts, beliefs, and ❏ Improve water quality in the Winnicut watershed and Question 7 Results actions, it becomes a struggle to ever feel good enough. along the Great Bay. ❏ Yes (with e-mail contact) 83; No 39 ❏ Work to protect and improve wildlife habitat in 7. Would you like the town to occasionally send you Our “gremlins” pipe up at ordinary moments as well as at major Greenland. ❏ information about environmental issues in the local area hurdles: when we feel disappointment and shame at mistakes or ❏ Expand efforts to inform residents about conservation by e-mail? falling short, when we push ourselves to exhaustion, when we say issues in Greenland through the Greenland Web site yes to please others at our own expense, or when we negatively ❏ and other venues. ❏ Yes Please provide an e-mail address: judge our own needs and efforts. (Case in point: My gremlins are ❏ ❏ ❏ Other ❏ No firing away as I write this!) Question 2 Results: Question 8 Results: Carson offers simple and enlightening exercises to gain awareness Average weight with 1 being a higher value Total: 124 — Yes 22; No 57; Maybe 45 of our gremlins, to “tame” them. He cautions that it is not a battle Reduce = 2; Preserve = 2.1; Reduce = 3.9; Protect = 2.4; 8. Would you be interested in volunteering to help the and there is no “winning”; it is a Zen-like process of noticing and and Other = 3 Conservation Commission on specific projects like accepting what is your stuff, and realizing you have choices in 2. Choose the local environmental issues that interest or water quality sampling, monitoring conservation ease- how you think and act. (Case in point: Once I tame the excessive concern you most. ments, trail maintenance, invasive pulls, or other types critiquing and editing, it is finally “good enough!” Send!) Another ❏ of projects? This would probably occur in the spring and example: Once you recognize that you tend to over-function, you ❏ Reducing the environmental impact of residential, fall. can stop and consider more self-caring choices for life balance. commercial, and infrastructure development on water ❏ quality and wildlife habitat. ❏ Yes The culture is not slowing down. If anything, it is speeding up all ❏ ❏ ❏ Preserving open space, including farms, recreation, ❏ No the time. So we each need to find our own strategy for healthy and nature areas ❏ ❏ ❏ Maybe striving—seeking competency and effectiveness within the context ❏ Reducing carbon emissions ❏ If you checked yes or maybe on question 4, please let of firm boundaries and self-compassion. If we consciously go easy ❏ Protecting and improving both surface and subsurface us know if you have a strong preference for a particular on ourselves and on others, we can make room for more enjoyment, water quality in Greenland ❏ type of project. Also please let us know how to contact relaxation, and fulfillment. In other words, taming the failure ❏ Other you by e-mail or phone. “gremlin” offers success at capturing life’s happier moments. Question 3 Results: Question 9 Results: Shelley C. Gardner, M.Ed., LCMHC, ATR-BC is a therapist and life Very Important 110; See totals filled in below. LUX had some support, bonds coach at Woodland Professional Associates in North Hampton, New Important 32; were divided, and both grants and a trust fund got the Hampshire. They are located at 155 Lafayette Road, Suite 3. Phone Not so Important 2 strongest support. 603-964-4869. 3. Open space is broadly defined as undeveloped 9. There are a variety of methods for financing conserva- land. This may include woodlands, waterways, fields, tion efforts in our town. Which of the funding options wetlands, farms, vernal pools, scenic vistas, recreation should be considered? fields, trails for hiking, biking, and/or snowmobiling, ❏ and a variety of other underdeveloped areas. Please ❏ A. Designate a portion of the Change Use Tax for on- indicate your view of the importance of preserving open going conservation efforts. space in our town. Yes: 68 No: 8 Not sure: 52 ❏ ❏ B. Fund specific projects through town bonds or _ Very Important _ Important _ Not so important increases in property taxes. Yes: 30 No: 55 Not sure: 34 Question 4 Results: ❏ ❏ C. Seek state and federal grants to support specific A = 50; B=113; C=104; D = 3; E = 13 projects. 4. If you support preserving open land in Greenland, Yes: 132 No: 3 Not sure: 4 please indicate why you think this is important. ❏ ❏ ❏ D. Create a special trust fund for charitable donations. ❏ A. Conserving land is good for the economy Yes: 123 No: 1 Not sure: 12 17 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Preserve a Piece Of History Women’s Alliance Mystery Ride From NAPS Web Site—www.napsnet.com By Trudie Bergeron More and more Americans are looking forward to the Blue skies… blue water... balmy fresh summer—and other occasions—as a way to look back. air… What a beautiful day at the Nubble! Once a month, the Women’s That’s because they’re seizing the opportunity to interview Alliance of Community Congrega- some of the older members of their family, preserving the tional Church meets at the Parish insights, and highlights of their lives. House. Sometimes they invite a guest speaker; sometimes they play Making this especially meaningful—and simple—is the games; sometimes they go out… to a Veterans History Project (VHP) of the American Folklife museum… to the movies… or to eat. Center at the Library of Congress. According to U.S. Depart- On this bright and sunny day, the ladies ment of Veterans Affairs statistics, nearly 22 million war went on a Mystery Ride! Only the veterans currently reside in the United States. Each one has a drivers knew where they were going as unique story to share, if only someone would ask. they carpooled from Greenland to the Nubble, while the passengers tried to VHP asks volunteers, including students in grades 10 or guess where the destination would be. higher, to record veterans’ interviews, or to submit veterans’ The ladies enjoyed a wonderful meal at original wartime photos, diaries, correspondence, and other Fox’s Restaurant, shopped in the Gift documents, which will be preserved at the Library of Congress Shop, and admired the beautiful views for posterity. at the Nubble—the ladies had a joyous, (L to R) Joann Duncanson, Elaine Barker, Donna Lee Lewis, fun day. Liz Adell, who is recovering Kathy Massett, Ann Watson, Trudie Bergeron, Linda Currier, The Project’s congressional mandate is to collect, preserve and from a recent illness and hasn’t been (rear) Melody Fellows, (front) Liz Adell, Evelin Sammel, Lee make accessible the wartime stories of America’s veterans who out for a while said, “I knew I was going Miller, Barbie Hazzard, Marlene Hodgdon, and Joanne served during World War I, and through the recent conflicts. to have a good time, but I didn’t know I Shultz. Below: Edith Lovering sitting in car. The goal is for future generations to hear directly from veterans, was going to have a great time.” and better understand the realities of war. VHP holds nearly 89,000 collections, of which over 12,500 are digitized and fully The Women’s Alliance is a service- accessible through its Web site, www.loc.gov/vets. minded group of women that meets on the third Tuesday of most months Veterans Benefit from September through May. All “As a veteran, I understand how important it is to share your women who are members or friends experiences, and preserve them for generations to come. of the church are always invited. The Veterans who participate in the Library of Congress Veterans next Alliance meeting will be an annual History Project have the opportunity to share their stories in Ladies Day Out on June 17 at the their own words, in their own way,” said Bob Patrick, project Portsmouth Country Club at noon. If director. you would like to join us, please contact Donna Lee Lewis at 603-436-8335 or Students Benefit the church office at 603-436-8336. Educators agree that not only does participating in the VHP process help create a lasting legacy for each veteran, it also provides an opportunity for students to experience history up close and personal; a lesson they won’t soon forget. Thank You, Thank You, “Our students have the opportunity to leave their classrooms, Sara MacCorkle Jacque Gravelle go out into the community, and hear firsthand accounts of From the Greenland Grapevine Staff From the Greenland Grapevine Staff combat and life during wartime from the people who actually made that history. Talk about bringing history alive!” said Because the Greenland Grapevine is not a big What makes the Greenland Grapevine such a good Eileen Hurst of Central Connecticut State University. business, but is only a small-town newspaper newspaper? It’s the articles… and the pictures… run by volunteers, one of the most important and the advertisers… and the proofreading. To find out how to participate in this national preservation volunteers on the Grapevine staff is the adver- effort, visit www.loc.gov/vets. From there, you can search a tising representative. This person has to obtain Written copy is not the same as spoken words. database of veterans’ stories, watch a 15-minute instructional the advertisers, and then do the billing and Those of us who work with the printed word believe video, and download a field kit, a how-to-record-a-story collecting. Advertisers and donations are what that grammar and punctuation are very important. booklet. cover the costs of printing and mailing the The Grapevine receives many interesting articles, Greenland Grapevine. When this paper was but the grammar, spelling, and punctuation in Don’t forget, as a community-based newspaper, the Greenland first organized (as a result of the Greenland’s them oftentimes need polishing. The Grapevine Grapevine will be happy to run articles of this nature to share Community Profile Workshop in February staff needs proofreaders who not only know correct your stories with the greater community. 2006), it was 1.5 years before we could send it to grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but also pay print. Why? Because we didn’t have any money. special attention to detail. That is Jacque Gravelle. It costs more than $2,000 to print and mail each She is good, she is accurate, and she is quick— issue. providing a fast turnaround with the articles she Saving Fading Pictures proofread. When Jacque’s husband retired, Mr. By John Hirtle When Marie Hussey volunteered to be the & Mrs. decided to try a new adventure, so the Grapevine’s advertising representative, and Grapevine staff has suffered another great loss. The A photo may be worth a thousand words, but what happens advertising started to bring money in, that’s Greenland Grapevine staff extends a sincere thank long after it is taken? You may scoff and say it doesn’t matter, when we finally printed our first issue. And with you to Jacque and wishes her and her husband since you know who is in the picture, but in many cases, pictures Marie working so diligently, the staff was able to much fun and happiness in their new adventure. will outlast you for quite a while. deliver a great paper to the residents of Green- land. When Marie left the Grapevine and moved The Grapevine will go on. The Grapevine still has a Labeling photos is essential. Thanks to digital photography, on to other important aspects in her life, the staff nine-person volunteer staff (as indicated on page 2) it is a bit easier to enter proper file names, and information needed to find someone to take over to keep the that includes many good proofreaders and volun- about a photo when you download it into a computer. Some Greenland Grapevine going. teer workers. But we would like to add one more… cell phones and cameras are even smart enough to include GPS we are still in dire need of an advertising represen- information so you know where it was taken. Along came Sara MacCorkle. What a power- tative. If you are interested in this very important house! As a former project manager, Sara went volunteer position, please contact Nancy at Green- Old photos need extra attention. Using a flatbed scanner to “full steam ahead,” and kept the Grapevine [email protected]. get them into the computer is the best way, and you may be going for two more years. But now Sara and her surprised by some hidden details found in a tiny photo when family have moved on to another adventure in you scan it at a resolution of 600 DPI. There may be lost rela- their lives, and moved out of Greenland. Again, Jason’s Run tives or a forgotten landmark in there. Surprisingly, black and the Grapevine staff is faced with a challenge to October 4, 2014 white photos of the early 20th century are often in better shape keep the Grapevine going. It will not be easy than the color photos of the 1960s and 1970s. The processes finding another volunteer to replace the likes of For 23 years Jason’s 5K Run has been held on the used in that era, especially with Polaroid photos, tend to fade or Marie and Sara. The Greenland Grapevine staff third Saturday in July. This year this event has been darken with age, even if they are safely stored away. extends a sincere thank you to Sara for all that moved to October 4, 2014. Watch for details in the she has done for the Grapevine, and wish her and next issue of the Greenland Grapevine which will If you’re a serious photographer, or you’re scanning lots of old her family well in their new venture. be mailed the first week of September. photos for future generations, one last item you will need is a 1 TB external hard drive to store those photos on. This way, Got a Great Greenland Photo or Story? all your hard work won’t be lost if your PC unexpectedly fails. Want To Advertise? With a little work now, especially when you are stuck indoors Please send it to [email protected] during foul weather, your precious family photos and memo- prior to July 1 for our next issue. ries will last a lifetime, and for generations beyond. 18 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

Graphic Design Work Done By John Hirtle Community Calendar Ongoing Programs DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION Ongoing Programs 9:30 AM Families First - Toddler Playtime Families First Portsmouth Mondays 5:00 PM Cribbage Weeks Public Library Mondays, July 7 - August 25 Dusk Outdoor Monday Night at the Movies By Children’s Playground Area, Hampton Beach 2nd Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting Weeks Public Library 4th Mondays 2 - 4 PM Alzheimer's Café Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus Tuesdays 10:00 AM Families First - Baby Time Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus Tuesdays 3:00 - 6:00 PM Farmers' Market Veteran's Park on the Town Green Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM Parenting Classes Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 PM Senior Luncheon Portsmouth Community Campus Greenland Fire Department Business Meetings - 2nd Tuesdays 7:00 PM Greenland Fire Department Volunteers Welcome Wednesdays Dusk Fireworks Displays Hampton Beach Wednesdays, June 18-Aug 27 6:00 - 8:00 PM Outdoor Concerts North Hampton Bandstand, Post Road 1st Wednesdays 7:00 PM Greenland Recreation Department Greenland Central School Thursdays, July 10-31 5:00 PM Music By The Sea Concert Series Odiorne Point State Park, Rye 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays 9:30 AM Families First - Parent Recharge Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 1st Thursdays 2:00 - 3:30 PM Caregiver Support Group Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd & 4th Thursdays 9:30 AM Parenting Classes Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 4th Thursdays 12:00 - 1:30 PM Senior Luncheon Portsmouth Community Campus Fridays 9:30 AM Families First - Preschool Playtime Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus Fridays 11:00 AM Friday Morning Group Weeks Public Library Sundays 1:00-5:00 PM Portsmouth Harbor Open Lighthouse Tours Route 1B, Newcastle NH June Sunset Over Portsmouth Auction Saturday, June 07, 2014 5:30 - 8:30 PM Discover Portsmouth Center to benefit Seacoast Community School Sunday, June 8, 2014 10:00 AM NHSPCA 23rd Annual Paws Walk Stratham Hill Park Monday, June 09, 2014 6:00 PM Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner Parish House Thursday, June 12, 2014 Reading Carnival Greenland Central School Fri. June 13 - Sun. July 6 14th Master Sand Sculpting Competition Seashell Stage, Hampton Beach Saturday, June 14 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Market Square Day, Portsmouth Downtown Portsmouth Thursday - Sunday June 19-22 Hampton Beach Fair State Park, Hampton Beach Friday, June 20, 2014 Last Day of School Greenland Central School Monday, June 23, 2014 6:00 PM Classic Movie Night--So Proudly We Hail Weeks Public Library Thursday, June 26, 2014 6:00 PM Summer Concert: Boogalo Swamis Greenland Bandstand July Friday, July 04, 2014 4th of July Holiday: Library and Town Offices closed Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:00 PM Summer Concert: Jazz Factory Orchestra Greenland Bandstand Saturday, July 12, 2014 American Independence Festival Downtown Exeter Thursday - Sunday, July 17 - 20 Stratham Fair Stratham Fair Grounds Thursday, July 24, 2014 6:00 PM Summer Concert: Bel Air Doo Wop Greenland Bandstand Saturday, July 26, 2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM New Castle Juried Arts and Crafts Fair New Castle Congregational Church Monday, July 28, 2014 6:00 PM Classic Movie Night--Marx Brothers in Night at the Opera Weeks Public Library August Thursday, August 07, 2014 5:30 PM Summer Concert: New Legacy Swing Band Greenland Bandstand Mon-Fri, August 11-15, 2014 8:00 - 11:30 AM Vacation Bible Camp Parish House Mon-Fri, August 11-15, 2014 Hampton Beach Children’s Festival Hampton Beach Monday, August 18, 2014 6:00 PM Classic Movie Night--King Kong Weeks Public Library Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:30 PM Summer Concert: High Range Band Greenland Bandstand Friday-Sunday, August 22-24 Hampton Beach Talent Competition Seashell Stage, Hampton Beach Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:00 - 11:00 AM Home Garden Workshop Series: Storing Your Harvest Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:00 - 2:00 PM Home Garden Workshop Series: Closing Up Your Garden Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth September Monday, September 01, 2014 Labor Day Holiday: Library and Town Offices closed Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-7 2014 25th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Ocean Blvd. Center of Hampton Beach Support The Greenland Grapevine! Thank You Your Local Quarterly Community Newspaper to Our Donors Volunteers Still Wanted: • Writers • Proofreaders • Ad Sales • By Greenland Still Needed: • Advertisers • Donations • Grapevine Committee 100% Of All Funds Go Towards Printing & Mailing Costs We are funded 100% by advertisers and donors. We We Can’t Do It All Without Your Support! thank those who donate to the Contact Us Today! Greenland Grapevine. Please Greenland Grapevine, Inc. • PO Box 296, Greenland, NH 03840-0296 contribute today to keep this newsletter going strong! [email protected] 19 Greenland Grapevine • Summer 2014

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