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Greenland Grapevine A Community Newsletter for the Town of Greenland NH

Vol. 8 Issue 4 Winter 2014

“Remembrance Park” Rededicated By Wally Berg The morning of 11 November 2014 broke Kelly Ayotte’s office, presented a memo- bright and clear over the beautiful town rial flag that was recently flown over the of Greenland NH. The temperature was Capitol in Washington DC. When the a brisk 40 degrees, but it was forecasted Memorial Flag was raised by members of to reach the mid-fifties by midday. It was Greenland’s Scout Troop 158, a musket a wonderful day to rededicate “Remem- salute was fired by the 1st Newmarket brance Park,” the town’s memorial park Colonial Militia. The squad of six was dedicated to those who have and who indeed handsome in their colonial are serving. The official rededication uniforms. ceremony began promptly on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month The keynote address was given by Pam to remember and honor the armistice The flag was raised, and the newly refurbished cannons were fired during the Tucker, Greenland’s District Representa- rededication ceremonies at Remembrance Park. Photos by John Hirtle signing that ended World War I, now a tive in the NH House of Representatives. national holiday called “Veterans Day.” Mr. Forrest then recognized the Van Etten family members present, and read A citizens’ veterans’ committee embarked Mr. Hudson Van Etten’s Medal of Honor last fall on an ambitious project to upgrade citation from the Spanish American War. and renovate the existing Remembrance Reverend Weaver concluded the formal Park located on Post Road. The objective part of the program with a benediction. was to research and honor our colonial ancestors who fought for our freedoms Concluding program remarks were made during our nation’s formative years, by Wallace Berg (WWII veteran), which provide a public monument for a Medal included some historical “snap shots” of Honor Recipient buried within our ongoing and cannot be easily completed presented the colors, and the Pledge of from his notes on a few of Greenland’s borders, and, lastly, provide an inscription without the assistance of those who live Allegiance was rendered by all. Reverend other WWII veterans. These included monument for those presently serving here! Dan Weaver of Greenland’s United nurse Ruth Ladd with General Patton and for those future generations who will Methodist Church gave the invocation, (Normandy), Calvin Wilder, firebombing serve. To meet these needs, new dedica- A flawless program was conducted by and the National Anthem was sung by (Tokyo), Paul Donovan, (D-Day, Cher- tory stones were needed. No veterans’ Kevin Forrest, Vaughan Morgan, and a very young man of 10 years, Mr. Ryan bourg radar), and Everett Bennett, (only names have been added since the end other members of the committee. After Menter, who frequently sings with the US Artic Battle), etc. The concluding of the Vietnam War, almost 40 years opening remarks, a USN Honor Guard Pease Greeters when they welcome the PARK Continued on Page 2 • ago. The research to find these names is from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard troops. Mr. Bud Fitch, from US Senator Christmas Fair Set for December 6 Making Greenland a By Heidi Duncanson and Karen Mason The Community Congregational Better Place to Live! Church will hold its annual Christmas By Lorraine Barrows Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 9 Greenland women’s club celebrates A sampling of these projects include the a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Parish House, 44 activities and projects that make Green- following: Post Road/Rte. 151 in Greenland. land a better place to live! • Donations and support of non-profits It’s rumored that Santa will arrive • Annual Pie and Crafts Festival—As and good works—The club’s funds are before the lunch hour. His schedule is this issue of the Grapevine is completed, spent fulfilling needs in the community being closely monitored by the Green- the Greenland Women’s Club is cele- and in the Seacoast area. Projects vary land Volunteer Firemen who will escort brating another successful completion from year to year and have included him to the Fair. of its major fundraising event for the buying and filling book bags for needy year. The annual pie sale and craft fair, students, monthly donations to area Lunch is your choice: the traditional held at the Greenland School on the food banks, assistance to Greenland roast turkey sandwich with gravy over Sunday before Thanksgiving, brings Eagle Scout projects, funds for local toast, tasty tomato soup with a grilled together skilled artisans, expert bakers, students to participate in Arts in Reach cheese sandwich, or chunks-of-meat and hungry shoppers ready to buy their and self-development programs, home- chili and fresh cornbread. Enjoy coffee Barbara Hazzard and her granddaughter Brittney run the holiday pies and shop for the holidays. less relief and soup kitchen assistance, or tea with a dessert from the baked This year’s fair date saw shoppers from among many others. goods table. annual Cookie Walk, one of the highlights of the Greenland all around the area picking up their Community Congregational Church pie orders, feasting on tasty soups and • Citizen of the Year—Each year the There is no admission for this commu- Christmas Fair, set for December 6, quiches, filling their shopping bags with Greenland Women’s Club recognizes an nity holiday event that will feature 2014. unique hand-crafted gifts and greeting outstanding member of the community, two floors of merchandise and activ- friends and neighbors over a delicious after seeking nominations throughout ities including a Cookie Walk with leaders in 1706. The church’s sanctuary piece of pie. All the proceeds from this the town. This year the club recognized hundreds of homemade cookies, a Cake at 10 Post Road was built 258 years ago lively event fund the work of the club Sheila Pratt. A lifelong resident of Walk (new this year), handcrafted items and is a familiar landmark at the corner throughout the coming year. Congrat- Greenland, Ms. Pratt was a teacher at made by the church’s Women’s Alliance of Route 151 and Portsmouth Avenue. ulations to the committee chairs and Greenland Public School for 40 years. and others, gifts created by Greenland’s The steeple was recently rebuilt and their members who worked efficiently An active member of the Pease Greeters, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, a repainted as part of a Capital Campaign and well to bring another year’s event to she also serves as the coordinator of jewelry table, gourmet foods, and the that will also improve handicap access fruition! The funds generated through events at the school’s annual Veterans’ ever-popular “Nearly New Room” and safety at the church’s Parish House. the event will be used to continue the offering second-hand bargains galore. Women’s Club’s work in the community. LIVE Continued on Page 3 • Also new this year, there will be Byers Sunday services are held at 10 a.m., led Choice holiday figurines in the lower by Rev. Robert Fellows, with Sunday level. School and childcare available. The Greenland Grapevine Bulk Rate church is also a founding congregation PO Box 296 Postage PAID The fair’s huge Silent Auction will of Seacoast Family Promise, runs a Greenland, NH 03840 Permit #1 be the center of the event featuring weekly food pantry, and is involved in a artwork, handmade items, restaurant number of local, national, and interna- Greenland, NH 03840 gift certificates, passes to area attrac- tional mission efforts. tions, gift baskets, and more. For more information about the CCC RESIDENT / BOX HOLDER Community Congregational Church, Christmas Fair, contact the church at a member of the United Church of 603-436-8336 or visit www.communi- GREENLAND, NH 03840 Christ, was founded by Greenland town tychurchofgreenland.org. PARK From Page 1 event was the firing of both cannons, recently refurbished About Greenland by “Powder Coating Alternatives” of Greenland. These cannons were originally designed and fabricated by Green- Grapevine land residents Harlan Pratt (deceased) and Nat Hazen. The cannons are half scale, six-pounder replicas. Real cannons, as found on colonial war ships, could fire a ball three Our Mission inches in diameter, or “grape-shot,” up to 1500 yards with To improve the quality of life in Greenland by devastating effect. The new carriages were made by master informing you of news, events, updates, and craftsmen, who do similar work on the USS Constitution. opportunities within Greenland so each of us The oak carriages, crafted and finished by these craftsmen, can be a part of the community. are truly works of art. Committee Members Because of the project, there is now city water on site and ► available—eventually, to the entire park location; presently Nancy Bassett - Secretary, Content Manager only the memorial area has water. Having water made Above, Ryan Menter sings the National Anthem; below, ► Trudie Bergeron - Director, Copy Editor possible the installation of a sprinkler system, which works the 1st Newmarket Colonial Militia hold a musket ► automatically. The observable result has been a lush green salute for the raising of the flag. Bottom, Pam Tucker Barbara Fleming - Proofreader turf, made possible by contractor Hydro Seeding. Other addresses the attendees. Photos by John Hirtle ► Bette Hirtle - Proofreader Greenland contractors provided essential heavy equipment, soil and fill material, plumbing expertise, photography, ► John Hirtle - Layout / Advertising graphic arts assistance, shop carpentry, and catering. This ► was civic participation at its finest. The Greenland Scout Karen Mason - Proofreader troop cleaned and polished the existing monuments, then ► Karen Johnson - Director, Copy Editor made a significant contribution to the ceremony. The Town of Greenland also donated essential assistance and cooper- ► Margaret Mooers - Proofreader ation throughout the construction phase. ► Erica Rahn - Treasurer, Public Relations Mr. Walt Lang (Lang’s Landscape Service), himself a WWII Corsair pilot, and his remarkable family deserve special thanks and recognition. He kept the “train on the track” and coordinated the work of these many contractors. Mr. Lang designed the enlarged stage area and personally Content Policy supervised its construction. It became a work of art. Mr. ► Lang’s expertise has also been utilized in other memorial Articles submitted must include the projects, including the USS Thresher Memorial in Kittery organization’s name and the author’s name and telephone number for possible veri cation prior to ME. publication. ey may include e-mail addresses and This project, because of the tens of thousands of dollars additional information for a contact person if dif- As a result of research errors, it was found that inscription in contributions from the citizens and businesses of this ferent than the author. errors had been made on the new post-Vietnam memorial community, needs administration. An example of this ► Articles shall be published on a rst-come, rst- monument. The proper correction of these will require the necessity is the fact that for almost 40 years recogni- served basis, or as space permits in the Greenland removal of the marker during the winter months; it will tion of Greenland veterans has been largely ignored and Grapevine. be returned to the manufacturer for refinishing. It will be undocumented. The GVMC will soon propose to the ► eGreenland Grapevine may edit or omit any ar- returned and reinstalled in the spring of 2015. A similar Board of Selectmen the creation of a commission, trust, or ticle or advertisement deemed as inappropriate by problem had existed with the WWI monument, from committee that will have a statutory responsibility for park the Board of Directors. which, for many years, two names were missing. A bronze management, maintenance, and utilization. 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That was amazing and I am speak- Congratulations to Sheila Pratt, Greenland’s Citizen of the Year! the troops think and how they react to those ing for everyone. Such an awesome welcome home!! of you who meet every flight, both coming and Flight date 10-9-14. —Bryan Deerman • Greenland Women’s Club Scholarship—An annual scholar- going, day or night, rain or shine. Also unknown ship is presented to one of Greenland’s students who will seek by many is that the “greeter” philosophy is My son is in the Navy. He gave me your card in case I higher education in the coming school year. This year’s scholar- spreading to the homes of countless Ameri- wanted a CD of his flight picture. I would love to have ship was awarded to Fae Bivona Kayarian, a 2014 graduate of cans across our great land. The packages and a copy of this. Flight date 9-4-14. Thank you so much. Portsmouth High School. gifts given to every outbound/inbound service (Note: my son was very touched by your being there member now number in the hundreds of thou- and supporting them.) —Rhonda Sullivan • Summer Concert Series—This summer’s concert series cele- sands. For those going over, there is a selection of brated many different styles of music that had area attendees “handmade and homemade” knitted hats, made Thank you for all your organizations good work and tapping their feet, clapping along, and even up on their feet by the loving hands of Americans from the far help to my daughter and other troops in their deploy- dancing to the bands. Held on the Town Green, the very visible corners of this our great nation. Every deployed ment. I would also love a copy of cd with pictures of coming together of residents and guests celebrates all that is American, military or civilian, coming or going, them departing, we were thrilled to be able to be there good about living in a town that develops a strong feeling of is given a symbolic star from an American flag to see her off. Flight date 10-12-2014. —Phillip community. that has flown over some part of America. Every D’Acunto, Sr. star has been carefully hand removed by a greeter • Decorating the gazebo for the holidays volunteer, placed in a Zip-loc bag, and given to Let me, again, express my sincerest appreciation for the a boarding individual. The number of stars thus patriotic send off the other night. It meant a lot to me • Creating a community of connection and social ties— presented exceeds 300,000. and my entire cohort, no doubt. I’m encouraged to share Although the group works to enhance the town of Greenland my mailing address with you, primarily to obtain a and its surrounding areas, the club is also a social gathering, Since 2008 the Greeters have shipped more than copy (CD) of the pictures you’ve taken at the terminal. welcoming all interested women in the area to join. Members 53,000 pounds of toiletry items, snacks/treats, The flight date: 5 Oct 14. —Lt. Col. Arpad Kisch meet regularly for monthly book discussions, nights out at and other hard-to-get items when living in a area restaurants, game nights, and special celebrations on some tent or forward position. The newest addition Thank you all again so much for everything you do. It’s meeting nights. Meetings are held at the Veterans’ Hall on the to the Greeter Force is the FENCE FORCE, truly amazing. —CPT Katherine Redding, 9-26-14. second Thursday of each month from September through June at a vehicle group that gathers at the East runway 7 p.m. Please contact us at P.O. Box 151, Greenland, NH 03840 take-off fence. Greeters wave the troops farewell or at www.Greenlandwomensclub.org. by proudly waving tall American flags.

Every flight is greeted by dedicated citizens, who patiently await the passengers’ arrival after customs clearance. The passengers are greeted with applause, refreshments, and telephone banks (donated by Whaleback), and free calling. There is then a period when the passengers can meet and be personally greeted by locals.

On troop departure, a closing ceremony—some- time tearful, but always dignified and moving—is held. There are hundreds of photographs taken, a “Hero’s Walk,” a presentation of our Nation Colors and singing of our National Anthem. The program is closed with a chaplain’s blessing. FAMILY BUSINESS Always a significant part of the program is a ceremonial presentation titled “the shirt off our FOR OVER 63 YEARS back”; this is a signed sweat shirt, signed by all the Greeters and presented to commanding or senior officer on that flight. The program is concluded with a salute to the troops and the Free Local Tree following words, “We, the old Warriors, salute you, the young Warriors.” Delivery Following is correspondence received from the troops; see Web site www.peasegreeters.org, for additional information. Saturday

Greeting Team, I just want to thank you all for giv- ing us such a warm welcome back! You don’t know December 13 how much it meant to us to have the support of our fellow Americans and Veterans. Keep up the great work in New Hampshire and may God bless you all! —Sgt. Michael J Armstrong

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3 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Events at the Weeks Public Library By Denise Grimse, Director ❏ ❏ News! The library has an official logo! Our logo (pictured Children ❏ right) was designed by John Hirtle of John Hirtle Creative ❏ NEW! Baby Lap Sit Services in Greenland. We love the logo and its many versions Tuesdays, December 2–16 and for letterhead, banners, Web site, Facebook, Twitter, and other January 6–February 3 at 10:30 a.m. marketing needs. Join us for stories, finger plays, and open play. Ages ❏ 0 to 24 months. No registration needed. ❏ Borrow the Early Literacy iPad ❏ For ages 3 to 6 ❏ Lego Building Days The staff has loaded this iPad with several apps and eBooks Wednesdays, December 3, January 7, geared toward children learning to read and count. The apps and ❏ and February 4 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. eBooks require adult assistance so plan some special parent-child ❏ Classic Movie Night Come and build with Lego bricks. All builds will be time! The iPad does not have access to the Internet. Borrow the Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner put on display until the next Lego day. Snacks and iPad for two weeks. The iPad was purchased with the funds from © Columbia Pictures Industries Inc. drinks are allowed. All bricks will stay at the library. the 2014 David Bourassa Memorial Golf Tournament donation. Monday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. ❏ Must be 18 years old or older, have a valid Driver’s License, and a Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn ❏ Family Story Time Weeks Public Library card in good standing. are unforgettable as perplexed parents in this Thursdays, December 4–February 5 at 10:00 a.m. landmark 1967 movie about mixed marriage. Both ❏ Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. All ages ❏ Teen Tech Help Opportunity—Teens needed to help adults families must sit down face-to-face and examine each welcome. No registration needed. No story times with their iPads and other devices. Contact Candace at the other’s level of intolerance. In Guess Who’s Coming December 25 and January 1, 2015. library if you are interested in participating, 603-436-8548. to Dinner, director Stanley Kramer has created a masterful study of society’s prejudices. This movie ❏ Continuing Events for Adults ❏ Early Release Wednesday ❏ is not rated, and runs 107 minutes. Glenn Bergeron DDR and Holiday Shrinky Dinks ❏ Cribbage Nights—Come join the group for friendly introduces the film. Popcorn and soda served. Wednesday, Dec. 10 from Noon-4:00 p.m. competition! Mondays at 5:00 p.m. ❏ Dance Dance Revolution will be set ❏ ❏ Preparing Your Estate Plan presented by up, and the oven will be ready for your ❏ Monthly Book Discussion—Copies of the book are available at Molly C. Ferrara from Bosen & Associates holiday Shrinky Dink creations! the library a month before the discussion. The group meets on and John St. Pierre from Edward Jones— the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. ❏ Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to ❏ Holiday Party ❏ develop a sound estate plan. This free seminar will Thursday, December 11 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. ❏ Friday Morning Group—Come play cards; challenge your cover what to consider when creating your will, how Crafts, food, and holiday fun! Sponsored by the brain; laugh; and socialize! Fridays at 11:00 a.m. to reduce taxes on your estate, the benefits of trusts Friends of the Library. in estate planning and how insurance can help Special Events for Adults ❏ protect your family. ❏ ❏ Instrumental Holiday Sampler with Bob and Mary Paul— ❏ Drop-in Craft Week for Children Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy an informal night ❏ December 15 to 19 ❏ Classic Movie Night A variety of holiday crafts will be of instrumental versions of traditional holiday folk tunes, hymns, Wait Until Dark and perhaps a Celtic dance tune or two played on the Celtic harp available all week in the Children’s © Warner Bros. Room. and hammered dulcimer. Holiday refreshments served. Monday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. ❏ Wait Until Dark is an innovative, highly entertaining ❏ Early Release Wednesday—Movie and suspenseful thriller about a blind housewife, Wednesday, January 14 at Noon Susy (Audrey Hepburn), who must fight for her Join us for a movie, popcorn, and punch. The movie life against a gang of ruthless criminals, led by the and additional details will be announced at the violent, psychotic Harry Roat (Alan Arkin). The beginning of January. climax of the film, a violent physical confrontation ❏ between Susy and Roat in her dark kitchen, is one ❏ Winter Drop-in Craft Week of the most memorable and frightening scenes in Tuesday, January 20–Friday, January 23 screen history. All performances are outstanding, A variety of winter-themed crafts particularly those of Audrey Hepburn who plays will be available for children in the a vulnerable, but self-reliant woman, and Alan Children’s Room. Arkin, in perhaps his best role, as the ruthless, ❏ manipulative Roat. This 1967 film is not rated, and ❏ Candy Workshop for Grades 4 and up runs 105 minutes. Glenn Bergeron introduces the Thursday, February 5, 2:00–3:00 p.m. Your resource For film. Popcorn and soda served. Sign-ups required so supplies can be purchased. real estate ❏ Space is limited. Make a variety of chocolate treats ❏ Intro to Photography for Valentine’s Day. Rebecca Patton Presented by Kevin Kimble ❏ RealtoR® Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30pm ❏ Valentine Drop-in Craft Week Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Learn the basic principles of digital photography Monday, February 9–Friday, February 13 The Masiello Group through this slide presentation. Many principles can A variety of Valentine crafts will be available all 79 Congress St., Portsmouth, N.H. 03801 be applied directly to film photography. week for children in the Children’s Room. Mobile: 603-828-2517 ❏ ❏ Office: 603-430-9995 ❏ Classic Movie Night— ❏ Early Release Wednesday www.propertycoast2coast.com Marty A Valentine Special Craft on Wednesday, February www.ProPertYcoast2coast.com © Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. 11, Noon–3:30 p.m. Monday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. Special Valentine crafts will be available. Paddy Chayefsky’s Oscar-winning slice-of-life ❏ drama originated as a live 1953 broadcast directed by ❏ Winter Recess Drop-in Crafts Delbert Mann on the Philco-Goodyear Television Monday, February 23–Friday, February 27 Playhouse. The movie version, also directed by A variety of crafts will be available all week for Mann, replaces the two leads with Ernest Borgnine children in the Children’s Room. and Betsy Blair. The movie tells of 24 very important hours in the lives of two lonely people. This 1955 film Watch for our monthly print newsletter and semi- is not rated, and runs 91 minutes. Glenn Bergeron monthly electronic newsletter for changes and introduces the film. Popcorn and soda served. additions to the above list of events and for events planned for students in grades 5 and up. For the latest information on our events and news, check our Web site, Facebook posts, and Twitter tweets—several ways to get library Greenland news! Try scanning the QR code with your smart phone to Grapevine like us from our Facebook page. Login first! A Quarterly Community Newsletter for the Town of Greenland, NH Weeks Public Library, 36 Post Road, Deadlines are: Jan 1, April 1, July 1, Sept 1 Greenland, NH 03840 603-436-8548 To Submit Stories, Photos, Announcements or Ads, E-Mail: [email protected] www.weekslibrary.org [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ WeeksPublicLibrary https://twitter.com/WeeksPubLibrary 4 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Scenes from Sandy Point A Special Breakfast with a Great Bay Discovery Center, located at 89 Depot Road, Greenland NH, may be closed for the Country View of Moose season, but its grounds, including a scenic board- By Colleen Cote walk and small playground, remain open from You don’t want to miss a special breakfast with Santa and dawn to dusk for the public to enjoy. Take care, as Marty the Moose at the Country View Restaurant, located at the walkways will not be shoveled or salted during 692 Portsmouth Avenue, Greenland NH.! They will be there the winter season. Special children’s programs on Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. planned for the winter season include: Once Upon a Winter Estuary: ages 2–5 Twas the weeks before Christmas and all through the town, The people were hustling and running around. Come dressed ready for some winter wonderland The Country View crew was quite busy too, fun outdoors from 9:45–11:00 on select Thursdays Preparing for Santa to visit them soon. in January, February and March! ❏ The cooks in the kitchen were stirring their pots, ❏ March 19—Sugaring by Jesse Haas— While wait staff was wrapping the presents they’d bought. We’ll start each program outside with activities, Spring is coming and the sap is running! Come games, and wintery walks. Following our outdoor join us as we learn about the age-old tradition of When all of a sudden they heard a loud noise, exploration, we’ll move inside to warm with up making maple syrup and do some taste testing! And it wasn’t the dishwasher playing with toys. with a story, craft, and hot cocoa! This series is Do you know which tree is a maple? We’ll go for They ran out the door and looked to the roof, ideal for youngsters, ages 2–5; $2 per child partic- a walk and check our taps. Not believing their eyes when they saw Marty Moose. ipant. Pre-registration is required. Please call “I’m waiting for Santa,” he said. “I could help.” 603-778-0015 and ask for Jay or Beth or e mail 2015 Winter Bayventure Programs “I know that I’m better than any old elf.” [email protected]. Geared for children ages 6–11, each Bayventure So he sat there and waited, the staff walked away, program will run from 9:30am–3pm, with 14 Marty willing to stay there until Christmas day. The dates and activities planned (weather permit- spaces only. Make your reservations today! $35 ting) include: GBS member $40 N/M. $5/sibling discount With his sights set on Saturday, December thirteen, ❏ ❏ Santa assembled his traveling team. ❏ January 8—The Mitten by Jan Brett— ❏ Animal Autographs—Wednesday, February The reindeer and helpers were all set to go Who’s out and about looking for food this 25, or Thursday, February 26—Join us as we look To the small town of Greenland, despite pending snow. winter? What kind of a winter coat are they for animals and their “autographs” in different What time should kids be there? It sounds like such fun. wearing? We’ll make a camouflage craft to take habitats around the Discovery Center… on Well, Santa will be there between nine and one. home. Bundle up for a scavenger hunt outside. snowshoes! Over the last couple of years we have The children couldn’t wait to see him that day, identified fisher tracks in the woods and otter ❏ And to tell him how well they all had behaved. ❏ January 22—Snow Balls by Lois Ehlert— tracks on the salt marsh, and we even saw a bald Do you love to go out and play in the snow? Do eagle fly by while having our snack. Take part in With the elves by his side and a line out the door, you think the animals do? Come ready to play in winter activities and games and make a craft to He told Marty, “I need you, got room for one more.” the snow and have some fun. We’ll make a craft take home. Marty lit up like the lights on the tree, about snowflakes to take home. ❏ And placed jubilant children upon Santa’s knee. ❏ Syrup on Snow—Friday, March 13 (SAU16 ❏ What a great pair they made, granting wishes all day, ❏ February 5—The Jacket I Wear in the Teacher Workshop Day) —The ice is melting But when it came to an end, it was back to the sleigh. Snow by Shirley Neitzel—Do you like to get and the sap has started to flow! Join us for a day all bundled up in your winter clothes to go out of maple sugaring, and experience how people Marty thought about leaving, but knew he’d miss home, and play? Do animals wear a winter coat? Join through the ages have tapped trees. We will see New Hampshire and Greenland and all that he’s known. us as we learn about what animals “wear” in the and touch real tree tapping tools used by Native And he heard Santa say as he flew out of view, winter and then go for a walk while we stay warm Americans, Colonists, and people today! Try sap “Seasons Greetings, Warm Wishes, and Merry Christmas to you!” in ours. We’ll make a snuggly craft to take home. straight from the tree, participate in our maple syrup taste test on pancakes for lunch, and make ❏ Come join Santa and Marty the Moose for breakfast at the ❏ February 19—Footprints in the Snow by a craft to take home. Country View Restaurant in Greenland from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cynthia Benjamin—What can your feet do? on Saturday, December 13! Although quite different from ours, an animal’s Pre-care and aftercare available. Regular camp hours feet are neat and quite useful! We’ll discover are from 9:30–3:00. Pre-care will be supervised different kinds of feet and their uses, then head activities in the Discovery Center from 8:30–9:30 outside where we’ll identify common animal a.m. for an additional $5/child. Aftercare will be an tracks and make our own as we go through the extension of the Bayventure program called Let’s G.O.! woods. We’ll make a tracking craft to take home. (Let’s Get Outside) on the grounds of the Discovery Center from 3:00–5:00 for an additional $10/child. ❏ ❏ March 5—It’s Winter by Susan Swan—Is winter your favorite season? Do you like to curl Please visit our Web site: www.greatbay.org. 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Work wrapped up on the Greenland Community Congregational Church’s steeple repair project on October 10, as steeplejacks reinstalled the Do You Have A Story To Share? See it in print in the Greenland Grapevine! weathervane, and cleaned up before heading off to their next towering project. [email protected] Photo by John Hirtle 5 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Adopt a Family Conditions Acupuncture Treats: 1. Fibromyalgia By Pati Frew-Waters By David Phreaner Seacoast Family Promise, serving local families with chil- Starting this winter and for the three following myalgia, although in retrospect I am sure I had dren experiencing homelessness, is offering opportunities issues, Gentle Currents Acupuncture Clinic will had this disease much longer than that. My symp- for Adopt-a-Family for the Christmas holiday. There are also offer Greenland residents information on four toms—muscle aches all over, IBS and GERD, opportunities to assist with basic shelter needs and supplies as conditions that acupuncture treats. Included in “fibro fog,” and all 18 points of tenderness—have well as clothes, coats etc. each is One Patient’s Experience. Acupuncture been mine for a very long time. treats a wide range of illnesses, not just these four. Volunteer opportunities are available for those Still, it helps to learn about particular conditions “I tried Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella. I was at my who wish to give back to their community. and individuals’ experiences with them. wit’s end; then a good friend suggested acupunc- Opportunities can be evening or daytime, and ture. To say I was skeptical is an understatement, for business, individual, or group activities. Fibromyalgia is one of the most but I agreed to try it for two months. Seacoast Family Promise is always looking for common and troublesome sources of That was 18 months ago as I write, and active board members who can offer support in finance, grant chronic pain, as anyone who has ever I can honestly say that acupuncture has writing, events, fundraising, and general support throughout had it knows. Acupuncture has treated relieved me of much discomfort and the community. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss any fibromyalgia quite successfully for years. pain.” options that you feel may meet your particular needs or desire to serve those in our community who are less fortunate. In acupuncture the basis of health is “I still get flare ups, but not nearly the steady, smooth flow of Qi through as often and not nearly as severe and Now entering its eleventh year, Seacoast Family Promise is the meridians or energy channels of the long lasting as before I came to Gentle pleased to report that 86% of families completing the program body. When energy blocks occur in the Currents. A bonus for me is that have gone on to stable housing, and some have remained body, they are cleared using acupuncture needling acupuncture has also helped with sinus and back self-sufficient for over nine years. SFP is not your traditional techniques. This restores the flow of Qi—which pain.” shelter, but rather a no drugs or alcohol, safe environment in turn allows the body to heal and causes pain to for families with children who wish to do the necessary work decrease or cease. Eileen adds: “I have no idea how acupuncture to return to the community as participating members. The really works, but I do know that it has helped me program is highly structured with intense case management, Indeed, according to WebMD “A recent study to lead a life with much less pain and a much more financial and budgeting education, and it offers options showed decreased pain and increased quality of positive outlook, and I would encourage anyone for training, employment, and housing searches. Over 900 life for fibromyalgia patients who had acupuncture who has pain management issues to consider community volunteers and twenty-four faith communities therapy.” www.webmd.com acupuncture at Gentle Currents.” are involved with SFP. This could be your opportunity to join a highly motivated and compassionate group who work to Licensed Acupuncturist Lisa Rothermich notes: Acupuncture treats every person individually. ensure that the local community and future generations will be “I’ve treated many patients with fibromyalgia. And each individual reacts differently: some not skilled, healthy, and focused on the vision of family. While each patient reacts differently, complete or as successfully as Eileen, some with complete pain nearly complete remission from pain is common, remission. If you or someone you know is suffering For further information, please contact Pati Frew-Waters at as is improvement in energy. I highly recommend from pain issues, an acupuncturist can help. [email protected] or 603-658-8448. individuals with fibromyalgia to start a course of treatments. Whether or not they seek acupunc- Lisa Rothermich, director of Gentle Currents ture, I also strongly recommend that anyone with Acupuncture Clinic in Greenland, has been prac- fibromyalgia take magnesium and malic acid ticing acupuncture for over 20 years. For more Retirement supplements.” information: 603-436-6883 or email@gentlecurrents.com. 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6 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 New Medical Director at Families First “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” By Suzanne Laurent Dr. Eric Samuel was appointed medical director of times helps to open the door.” Samuel said that was Mitten and Blanket Drive Families First Health and Support Center, effective one of the components of Families First that drew By Susan Wilbur July 1. He came to Families First in December 2013 him to Portsmouth. after practicing as a physician in Florida for 14 years. Dr. Kimberly Higney and the team at Cardea Center for Well- “One of my goals as medical director is to shore up the being will be collecting mittens and sets of twin-size blankets The state recently kicked off the New Hampshire seamless integrative model to improve our patients’ for residents of Cross Roads House in Portsmouth. This is Health Protection Program, which will and providers’ experiences,” Samuel said. the fifth year that Cardea will lead the “Warm Hands, Warm expand Medicaid coverage to as many as “We want to give our patients the access Hearts” initiative, an effort that reaches out to the Seacoast 50,000 uninsured state residents through to care when they need it.” New patients community to support those who can benefit most during the the Affordable Care Act (ACA). can usually get in to see a primary care frigid months of the holiday season. provider within a week or two for their “That has been a godsend,” Samuel said. first appointment. “If the patient has an Cross Roads House is New Hampshire’s largest emergency “So many patients have delayed the care acute problem, or was seen for one in and transitional shelter, protecting men, women, and children they need.” Samuel said some patients the Emergency Room, we will get him of the greater Seacoast area experiencing homelessness from had to save money to get care or had or her in for a follow-up appointment in exposure and hunger. to decide whether to pay the rent or eat 24 to 48 hours.” Samuel said it’s a matter over getting a test done. “I get the sense of retraining patients to call the Health This year, Cardea’s goal is to collect enough sets of mittens of a sigh of relief from them now,” he said. “We now Center when they need care rather than going to and twin-size blankets to gift to each of Cross Roads’ current have the tools and resources to keep people healthy.” the Emergency Room. “They can make an appoint- residents. One third of the residents are children, and there ment by computer, or call that morning and get a are currently twice as many men in residence, shared Martha In fiscal year 2013, the Health Center served 4,665 same-day appointment,” he said. “There is also the Stone, Executive Director of Cross Roads House. patients. Families First as a whole served more than opportunity to just walk in five days a week.” Begin- 6,000, including those seen at the Family Center. ning in October, the walk-in clinic will be open “Each year community involvement and generosity has been Among Health Center patients last year, 30 percent Saturdays as well. more inspiring. We hope to do a little more for Cross Roads were homeless, 92 percent lived below 200 percent again this season and are calling upon our greater Seacoast of the federal poverty level, and more than half Community outreach is another goal of Samuel’s. community to help,” says Dr. Higney. were uninsured. “That uninsured half may now be “I want to educate the community so that everyone eligible for insurance,” Samuel said. “The Health knows what we offer here,” he said. “If someone is Donations are being accepted now until December 24 at noon Center’s mission is to provide a medical home for worried about insurance, we have a social worker during business hours at Cardea, located at 390 Portsmouth its patients.” and insurance enrollment specialists to help navi- Avenue in Greenland. gate the network.” The Health Center has four physicians, five nurse About: Cardea Center for Well-being, established on the Seacoast in practitioners, a behavioral health specialist, social Samuel also wants to improve the integration of the 2008 by Dr. Kimberly Higney takes a NeuroStructural approach workers, a certified diabetes educator, a child devel- health care van and the Health Center. The health using a precise and gentle chiropractic process to relieve neural system opment specialist, and a nutritionist. Samuel and care van visits several Seacoast communities at tension and upgrade the body’s physical response to injury and stress. the other physicians are affiliated with Portsmouth scheduled times during the week for the homeless See more information at www.cardeawellbeing.com. Regional Hospital. and those in transition. “I’d like to find a way for these people to get to the Health Center if they need Families First runs monthly specialty clinics with to, and not have to wait for the van to come back,” volunteer physicians specializing in dermatology Samuel said. and allergies, and dental clinics with volunteer dentists. Samuel is a graduate of the University of Florida and Meharry Medical College in Nashville TN. He It also has physicians and nurse practitioners from completed his residency at Bayfront Medical Center Harbour Women’s Health who come to the Health in St. Petersburg FL in 2001, is board certified in Center to provide prenatal care for patients, and family medicine, and is a member of the American then deliver the infants at Portsmouth Regional Academy of Family Physicians. Hospital. He sees the Seacoast community as health-minded. Having a behavioral health specialist on staff is He himself often makes the five-mile run from his important to Samuel. “I didn’t have that before, downtown residence to Families First on Campus and it’s really helpful,” he said. “A lot of patients Drive. “People walk more and ride their bikes have other issues going on and they may not feel more here than they did where I was practicing in comfortable just yet confiding in a new physician. Florida,” Samuel said. We can send them to see the behavioral health specialist during their appointment and that some- Reprinted from the Portsmouth Herald. Little Green Homes Increasingly Popular By Michael McCord A recent trend in sustainable housing is also one of the name a few. It was a challenge, budget-wise, to pull it most obvious—building smaller from the beginning. all together, but it was an exciting project and a cool experience.” A case in point is a recently completed home on Kittery Point designed and built by Greenland-based, Little Since its founding in 2007, Little Green Homes has Green Homes. “The family had a home in Portsmouth, lived up to its name in dozens of projects in the greater but they wanted to downsize quite a bit,” said Jeff Stacy, New Hampshire and southeastern Seacoast region. business partner at Little Green Homes. Redmond is the design guru and Stacy handles the building side of their partnership in a company with six Late in 2013, the Portsmouth couple approached Stacy employees. In 2009, Little Green Homes constructed in and fellow business partner Chris Redmond with their Portsmouth the state’s first owner-financed Platinum vision and goals for a new home for their two-adult, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental one-child family. The result is a comfortable two-story, Design) home and 28th in the country. The company two-bedroom home totaling 1,150 square feet built has barely caught its breath since then due to growing with as much recycled and reused material as possible; consumer awareness about the long-term values of which included parts from an old barn. The new struc- sustainable construction and remodeling. ture has a cupola, sliding glass door for a wide natural view, and a durable metal roof. It also maximizes space, Stacy said the marketplace has caught up with the and leverages insulation to create a comfortable, energy company’s core values of building smaller and more efficient home. sustainable homes. “We are busier than we have ever been and booked into the winter and beyond,” Stacy “The family was a big part of the collaboration and it was said. “We are blown away by the volume of requests and exciting to bring their ideas to life,” Stacy said. “Part of how sustainably imaginative our clients have become.” their goal was to simplify, and they are very happy with the outcome.” Construction began in the spring and More consumers in the Seacoast region and beyond the home was ready to occupy in early August. have been drawn to the specialization in residential projects that maximize energy efficiency, health, and “We hadn’t had the opportunity to build a house like durability. Stacy says Little Green Homes has fine- this before,” he explained. “The homeowners had so tuned an integrated design-built process to help clients many original ideas and details to incorporate like: meet all of their goals efficiently, sustainably, and cost reclaimed barn boards walls, built-ins, and a suspended effectively. cargo net that doubles as a family-size hammock, to GREEN Continued on Page 10 • 7 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Notes from Greenland Central School By Peter Smith, Principal The school year is proceeding well and we are in the midst All schools in SAU 50 have also been implementing a School Safety of many important initiatives to enhance teaching and new student information system, Power School, this We continue to devote a great deal of time and attention learning. Noted below are a few important undertakings year, which will help to consolidate multiple data- to proactive preparation regarding health and safety in and accomplishments that I believe would be of interest bases and create new efficiencies with regard to school our building. In coordination with town departments to the broader Greenland community. Many of these operation. and officials including code enforcement, health, fire, are shared through my monthly newsletter Stem Science and police, we are doing the utmost to ensure the health that, along with a wealth of additional and welfare of our students and staff. A recent safety and information about our school, can be I imagine many Greenland citi- health inspection of our entire building found us to be in found on our Greenland School Web zens have heard reference to the compliance with code and safety requirements. We have site at www.sau50.org/gcs. emphasis on Science, Technology, conducted fire, lock down, and bus drills to ensure the Engineering, and Math (STEM) Important Reminders safety of all school citizens in the event of any type of in schools at all levels. Along with the emergency. Our school-based Emergency Management • As we gear up for another budget season, our increasing Next Generation Science Standards being adopted Team met in September to review our comprehensive school enrollment generates important discussion about throughout the nation, this prompted our Curriculum Crisis Emergency Plan, which was endorsed by the staffing for the 2015/2016 school year. Our current Integration and Extended Learning Coordinator, Mrs. School Board and reviewed by all staff. We continue to kindergarten class is at 40 students, and our experi- Sommers, to apply for a STEM education grant through maintain a secure building during our school day and ence tells us that many more will arrive for first grade. the Clipper Foundation, which supports educational complete a Risk Management Analysis Report each year I encourage any parent of a student who is enrolled in initiatives in SAU 50 and 52. Greenland’s grant proposal to ensure we are in compliance with all state and federal kindergarten outside of Greenland Central School was one of two that were funded for this school year, requirements. (GCS), but intends to attend GCS as a first grader, and it will support STEM integration in grades 2–6. to please contact our school office at 603-431-6723 to The specific program for Greenland is Engineering is SAU Leadership enroll now. Knowing the likely number of first graders Elementary (EiE), which was developed at the Boston I am pleased to report our new Superintendent of SAU for next year at this time will help us to appropriately Museum of Science. Through training, Mrs. Sommers 50, Mr. Salvatore Petralia, has made a wonderful transi- budget, and not get caught in a deficit-funding situation. has become a certified instructor in this engaging, proj- tion, having taken time to meet with all stakeholders as ect-based program that inspires communication, collab- part of his entry plan. Shortly before the start of school, • Speaking of the budget, I remind Greenland citizens oration, critical thinking, and creativity. This researched- he and a representative committee from the SAU hired that attending the upcoming public hearings and delib- based program subscribes to inquiry learning at an age a new Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Kelli Killen. erative sessions associated with the SB-2 budget process when students are most open to challenging and creative Kelli brings extensive administrative experience to our are extremely important in understanding the justifi- concepts. In our efforts to meet Common Core State schools, having served in central office and building cation for all proposed school expenditures. Months of Standards, which emphasize developing “career ready” principal positions in New Hampshire and Maine. Both careful planning and preparation go in to developing a students, statistics show that STEM-related job growth Mr. Petralia and Mrs. Killen have been busy observing very responsible budget, and we want all voters to make is three times greater than non-STEM jobs over the past in classrooms, and meeting with faculty, school boards, informed decisions in this regard. ten years. Over the next decade STEM jobs are expected and important standing committees in all four towns. to grow at an even faster rate. Student Assessment and Data Also new to our SAU staff this year are Administrative Box Tops For Education Assistant April Fox and Data Administrator Lorraine We are extremely busy this year gearing up for and Curtis. implementing new student assessments, as well as Community Help Requested—Our school’s Greenland examining how to best use and manage data regarding Parent Organization (GPO) subscribes to the Box Tops Items In Brief student progress and achievement, to positively impact for Education program to raise funds that support many Barbecue Grill Donation—A big public thank you to instruction and learning. All schools in New Hamp- important programs. I am sure everyone has seen the the Greenland Lowe’s store and manager Boyd Foulds shire are preparing for the new Smarter Balanced state Box Tops for Education coupons affixed to many house- for the recent donation of a new barbecue grill that we testing which will begin this coming spring. These hold products including Betty Crocker, General Mills, will use for many special events including our Back-to- comprehensive tests in reading and math replace the Nature Valley, Kleenex, Scott, Hefty, Motts, and Gold School BBQ, our Student Council-sponsored school- previous NECAP testing, and will be administered at Medal flour, to name a few. wide cookout, the GPO Mother/Son event, and others. the computer to students in grades 3–8. The Smarter Many thanks also to Greenland resident and Lowes’ Balanced assessments are aligned to the new Common Each Box Top is worth 10 cents, and the GPO has employee Tom Lyons, and to Greenland parent Heidi Core standards and will challenge students with higher raised thousands of dollars over the past eight years of Barrett for their role in securing this donation. The new levels of reading comprehension, critical thinking, participation in this program. Money received through grill will ensure we have safe and efficient equipment to performance tasks, and more challenging multi-step this program has supported the purchase of technology, be used by our school personnel and parent volunteers. problem solving. Our previous work in aligning our reading materials, reading incentive programs, small curriculum and instruction to the new standards, along grants for classrooms, Back-to-School Family Barbecue, Charitable Contributions—Our school community with recent training specific to the Smarter Balanced and much more. has participated in a number of charitable efforts during protocols, will hopefully have our students well prepared the fall months, including our fall sports teams raising for these important assessments. Additionally, our Here’s how you can help. Collect these coupons before nearly $300 for the American Cancer Society through teachers have been administering the NWEA Measure throwing away packaging, and when you have collected their Play for the Cure events. Greenland families of Academic Progress assessments since the fall of 2013, any quantity deliver them to one of three places: GCS again this year contributed a large quantity of items which has also provided experience with a comput- School Office during school hours; Weeks Library, through our Treats for the Troops collection, which were er-based testing format. either in the drop box outside or in the Box Top collec- presented to the Pease Greeters at our annual Veterans tion bin inside the library; Mail to Greenland Central Day assembly. 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8 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Veterans Day Assembly at Greenland Central School Photos by John Hirtle

Greenland’s Veterans were honored on Thursday, November 6, at a special Veterans Day Assembly at Greenland Central School (GCS). Students met veterans, young and old, in person as they filed down the hallway to the gym where the ceremonies were held.

Student co-emcees Suzie Scharff and John McDonough conducted the comprehensive program admirably, which featured a presentation of colors by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s color guard, and a spirited rendition of The Star Spangled Banner by Emily Locandro.

Between video presentations highlighting the dedicated service of the nation’s military and veterans, the members of the school community showed their appreciation to the gathered veterans. “A Salute to the Armed Forces” was played by the GCS band where each military branch’s unique march was played. The kindergarteners recited the Gettysburg Address, wearing their own renditions of Lincoln’s famous stovepipe hat. The staff choir sang “God Bless the USA” followed by the fifth- and sixth-grade band playing “America.”

Perhaps the most noteworthy portion of the program was the presentation of donations from GCS students to the Pease Greeters, who meet active servicemen stopping at Pease as they fly to and from war zones overseas.

Following closing remarks from Salvatore Petralia, the new superintendent of SAU 50 schools, students encircled the veterans to sing “The Land of the Free” before the conclusion of the observances.

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9 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 News from Greenland’s State Representative By Pam Tucker LEGISLATIVE UPDATE—During the summer months may exist for a finite period of time, but may also spending is again going up. The state is not and throughout the fall, the House and Senate are not in be ongoing if the need is determined. If one looks in a deficit position due to the Finance group session. We went back in September for a veto session, where at the weekly House calendar, the meetings of budgeting $70 million to replenish our rainy day three of the governor’s vetoes were sustained. The Senate did committees and commissions are listed, such as fund. Having a solid rainy day fund is important not override the one Senate bill that the governor vetoed. the Commission to Study Mental Health Imple- to our state for our bond rating and thus the cost mentation in New Hampshire. These committees of borrowing money. However, the rainy day fund STUDY COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS— and commissions provide important information has been mostly spent. We budgeted $10.5 billion Much of the work accomplished at this time of year is done to your elected officials by investigating issues (including federal dollars) for the two years, but in legislatively established, often temporary, study commit- more closely than during a regular session, and also if revenues stay on track, we will have spent all of tees and other statutory committees. For example, instead of provide the status of some of our state programs. that plus the rainy day fund. The Executive Branch moving a bill along, a committee may determine that there stated we have a surplus. That is correct, but at the is too much missing information and thus sends the bill to a ACA IMPLEMENTATION IN NEW current spending levels, we will end up in a study committee that will look further into the issue. A study HAMPSHIRE—No matter your deficit situation once again. Just like you committee normally consists of a few House members and position on the ACA (Affordable Care plan a household budget and spend perhaps a Senate member. The scope of the study committee Act) [a.k.a. Obamacare], almost only what you have, the state should is usually limited to a certain time period for a report and to every one of us has been affected also operate like that. determine an outcome such as legislation creation. by it through a change in health insurance coverage, access, or END OF TERM—Constitu- There are also commissions that are established. The difference cost. Having affordable health- tionally, after the elections, the between a commission and a study committee is quite simple. care available for all of our citi- Legislature meets to “organize” A commission has outside groups, not just legislators, as part zens is a necessity. A recent study for the next term. The House of it. A study commission on banking may entail appointing a was conducted on the effects of meets on the first Wednesday of few bankers, the banking commissioner, and perhaps financial the ACA on the job market by December to swear in the newly institution representatives to be on the board. Commissions Mercatus Center at George Mason elected representatives. An inter- GREEN From 7 University. The study can be found esting piece of trivia: there is no legis- here: http://mercatus.org/publication/ lative body (House or Senate) from 12:01 “We are seeing a greater variety in the size of the projects, from affordable-care-act-and-new-economics- a.m. on the first Wednesday in December smaller requests to large scale ones,” Stacy said. For example, Little part-time-work. The article does an excellent until the new body is sworn in later that same day, Green Homes completed a timber frame screen porch with new job of showing how the ACA is affecting our job per Section II Article 3 of the New Hampshire windows for a home in Durham and has started a new home in Derry. market. As you know, the unemployment rate is Constitution. Let’s hope Vermont doesn’t invade It is also rehabbing a 19th century, 2,000 square-foot, colonial-style fairly low. The information below comes from the us in that small time frame. home in Exeter. “We are reinsulating the house, which is going to Bureau of Labor Statistics through September: ❏ change the way it functions,” Stacy said. “It’s going to be very energy ❏ New Hampshire lost 7,000 jobs in the last four Thank you to all of the Greenland residents for efficient and durable, and have much lower maintenance costs.” months. supporting me in my re-election bid. Repre- ❏ ❏ Fewer NH people have jobs than eight years ago. senting our town in Concord has been one of the ❏ Little Green Homes is a green-certified business member of the ❏ 43,000 more people do NOT have a job. most rewarding experiences in my life. It has its Green Alliance, a Portsmouth organization representing more frustrating moments, but reflecting back on the than 100 local green businesses, along with nearly 4,000 consumer It is unclear how one policy is affecting the job six years, it was well worth my time to make a posi- members. market, but the report of the study is an interesting tive difference for our community. We will have read nonetheless. future challenges and I encourage you to contact Stacy said the “green” tag is no longer an outlier designation and me if I can help on any state issues. Thank you, the real market experience for a growing majority of consumers has STATE BUDGET—The state budget infor- for allowing me to serve—Pam Tucker. 603-531- eroded the myth of green as too expensive for average homeowners. mation came out in October, showing that our 0085, [email protected].

“We believed from the beginning that people would get it and they have gotten the message,” Stacy said. “No one wants to pay higher energy prices than they have to. Our goal has always been to build Gen X’ers Must Juggle a Variety of Issues houses for clients that we would want to live in.” Submitted by John St. Pierre, Financial Advisor If you’re part of “Generation X”—the age cohort However, you may want to consider putting any Find out more about Little Green Homes at http://littlegreenhomes. born between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s, extra money into your investment portfolio to help com. Learn about Green Alliance at http://www.greenalliance.biz. you’re probably in one of the busiest phases of your as you work toward your retirement goals. Work life, as you’re well into your working years and, at with your financial advisor to determine what may the same time, busy raising a family. But just as be most appropriate for your portfolio. you’re “multi-tasking” in your life, you also need to address multiple financial goals. Do I have enough insurance in place to protect my family? You may hear that you need seven or eight Affordable In seeking to accomplish your key objectives, times your annual income in life insurance, but you may be asking yourself a variety of questions, there’s really no “right” figure for everyone. You Health Services. including the following: may want to consult with a financial advisor to determine how much life insurance is appropriate Should I contribute as much as possible to my for your needs. IRA and 401(k)? In a word, yes. Your earnings • Bio-Identical Hormones on a traditional Individual Retirement Account Am I familiar with my parents’ financial situation (IRA) and a 401(k) grow on a tax-deferred basis, and estate considerations? Now is the time to • Confidential HIV/AIDS counseling and so your money can accumulate faster than it would communicate with your parents about a variety of testing for females and males if placed in an investment on which you paid taxes issues related to their financial situation and estate • Contraception Education and Methods every year. Plus, since you typically make 401(k) plans. The more you know, the better positioned contributions with pretax dollars, the more you you’ll be to provide assistance and support if and • First Trimester Abortions, Surgical & by pill contribute, the lower your taxable income. And when it’s needed. Just to name one example, you your traditional IRA contributions may be tax-de- should inquire of your parents if they’ve designated • Gynecological Care (GYN) ductible, depending on your income. If you meet a durable power of attorney to make financial deci- • Menopause Management income guidelines, you can contribute to a Roth sions for them in case they’re ever incapacitated. IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided • Morning After Pill (MAP) you meet certain conditions. By answering these questions, you can get a handle on all the financial issues you face at your stage of • Pregnancy Testing & Options Counseling Should I put away money for my kids’ college life. It may seem challenging, but taking the time • Sexually-transmitted disease (STD) clinics education? It’s not easy to fund your retirement now can help you better position yourself to reach for men and women accounts plus save money for your children’s your financial goals. college education. Still, college is expensive, so if you feel strongly about helping to pay for the high This article was written by Edward Jones for use by costs of higher education, you may want to explore your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. college funding vehicles, such as a 529 plan, which offers tax advantages. John St. Pierre, AAMS® Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Should I pay down my mortgage or invest those 381 Portsmouth Ave. Suite B Dedicated to choice and sexual health. funds? Most of us dream of freeing ourselves from Greenland, NH 03840 a mortgage someday. So, as your career advances Phone: 603-422-0402 | Fax: 888-654-7126 and your income rises, you may wonder if you [email protected] 559 Portsmouth Ave. • Greenland, NH 03840 should make bigger mortgage payments. On one www.edwardjones.com 603.436.7588 • jglhc.org hand, there’s no denying the psychological bene- “The highest compliment you can pay me is the referral fits you’d receive from paying off your mortgage. of a friend or relative.” 10 Greenland Grapevine • Winter 2014 Community Calendar Ongoing Programs DAY TIME EVENT LOCATION

Monday 9:30 AM Families First - Toddler Playtime Families First Portsmouth Monday 5:00 PM Cribbage Weeks Public Library 2nd Monday 6:30 - 8 PM Friends of the Library Meeting Weeks Public Library 4th Monday 2 - 4 PM Alzheimer's Café Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus Tuesday 10:00 AM Families First - Baby Time Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus NEW! Baby Lapsit, Tuesday 10:30 AM Weeks Public Library December 2-16, 2014, January 6-February 3, 2015 Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 PM Parenting Classes Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd Tuesday 12 - 1:30 PM Senior Luncheon Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Greenland Fire Department Business Meetings - Volunteers Welcome Greenland Fire Department 1st Wednesday 7:00 PM Greenland Recreation Department Greenland Central School 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM Monthly Book Discussion Weeks Public Library Thursday 9:30 AM Exeter Family Morning Out Exeter Parks & Rec 603-773-6151 Thursday 10:00 AM Family Story Time, September 25-November 13, 2014 Weeks Public Library Thursday 10:00 AM Family Story Time, December 4, 2014-February 5, 2015 Weeks Public Library Thursday 4:30-5:40 PM Gentle Yoga (Most Thursdays) CCC Parish House 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday 9:30 AM Families First - Parent Recharge Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 1st Thursday 2 - 3:30 PM Caregivers Support Group Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd & 4th Thursday 9:30 AM Parenting Classes Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus 2nd Thursday 7:00 PM Greenland Women's Club Veterans' Hall, Greenland 4th Thursday 12 - 1:30 PM Senior Luncheon Portsmouth Community Campus Friday 9:30 AM Families First - Preschool Playtime Families First, Portsmouth Community Campus Friday 11:00 AM Friday Morning Group Weeks Public Library 10:00 AM - 1st & 3rd Saturday Winter Farmers' Market @ Rolling Green Nursery, Greenland Rolling Green Nursery 2:00 PM DECEMBER

Thursday, December 04, 2014 10:00 AM Family Story Time, December 4, 2014-February 5, 2015 Weeks Public Library Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:00 AM-2:00 PM Christmas Fair at Community Congregational Church CCC Parish House Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Noon-4:00 PM Holiday Shrinky Dinks / Dance Dance Revolution will be set up Weeks Public Library Holiday Instrumental with Mary and Bob Paul--Celtic harp and Wednesday, December 10, 2014 7:00 PM Weeks Public Library hammered dulcimer Thursday, December 11, 2014 2:00-3:30 PM Holiday Party Weeks Public Library Breakfast with Santa and Marty Moose at the Country View Saturday, December 13, 2014 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Country View Restaurant, Greenland Restaurant in Greenland Mon-Fri, December 15-19, 2014 Drop-in Craft Week for children--Holiday Crafts Weeks Public Library Classic Movie Night--Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Spencer Tracey, Monday, December 15, 2014 6:00 PM Weeks Public Library Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier JANUARY

Thursday, January 01, 2015 GREENLAND GRAPEVINE Due Date for March issue Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Noon Movie at WPL Weeks Public Library Wednesday, January 14, 2015 6:30 PM Preparing Your Estate Plan Weeks Public Library Tue-Fri January 20-23, 2015 Drop-in Craft Week for children--Winter Crafts Weeks Public Library Classic Movie Night--Wait Until Dark, starring Audrey Hepburn, Monday, January 26, 2015 6:00 PM Weeks Public Library Alan Arkin Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:30 PM Intro to Photography with Kevin Kimble Weeks Public Library FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 05, 2015 2:00 PM Candy Workshop for grades 4 & up; signups required Weeks Public Library Mon-Fri, February 9-13, 2015 Drop-in Craft Week for children--Valentine Crafts Weeks Public Library Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Noon-3:30 PM Special Valentine Crafts Weeks Public Library Classic Movie Night--Marty, starring Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Monday, February 23, 2015 6:00 PM Weeks Public Library Blair Mon-Fri, February 23-27, 2015 Drop-in Craft Week for children--Winter Recess Weeks Public Library MARCH

Classic Movie Night--Forbidden Planet, Walter Pidgeon, Anne Monday, March 30, 2015 6:00 PM Weeks Public Library Francis, Leslie Nielsen Chowder Luncheons Congregational Church Christmas Pageant By Lee Pearl By Mark Weaver

The Women’s Alliance at the Community Congrega- The Greenland Community Congregational Church’s of the story of Jesus’ birth gets to be a bit confused, we tional Church will again host the annual Fish/Corn fifth, sixth, and seventh grade Sunday School classes learn that in the end God’s love for us shown through Chowder Luncheons at the CCC Parish House on have been working on this year’s Christmas Pageant to the birth of his Son is the message we all can understand Tuesdays, February 24 and March 10 (Election Day) be performed immediately after the 10:00 a.m. Worship from Christmas. Come join us for this special presenta- and 24 from 11:30–1:00 p.m. The luncheons include Service on Sunday, December 21, 2014. This year the tion by all of our Sunday School children. fish and corn chowders, homemade bread, home- Pageant will be loosely based on one of their favorite made pies, and coffee/tea. movies, The Lion King. In this child’s retelling of the If you have any questions, please contact the church Christmas story, we see how a child’s view can be filtered office at [email protected] or For only $7, you’ll be able to enjoy a community by her love for a small lion. Although the child’s retelling 603-436-8336. event that should not be missed! Where else can you get haddock fish chowder, homemade bread, coffee, Do You Have A Story To Share? See it in print in the Greenland Grapevine! and dessert (no tax, no tip) for this price?

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