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This is not a Louisa May Alcott book, but a call to action. You don’t need to vote in District 2 to answer the call because the action item is to RECRUIT someone in District 2 to primary Senate Ways & Means chair Tim Lang, the namesake of the 2022 Gunstock Lang Gang. You might … Read more
I would like to offer a comparison of the two candidates running for Mayor of Laconia, Councilor Bruce Cheney and Michael Bordes. Voters have a choice between two different candidates, and I hope to make a clear distinction between them. On one hand we have Michael Bordes who moved to Laconia approximately 10 years ago … Read more
Many of us who research public education know that teacher morale is at an all-time low. Most teachers understand what a strong curriculum looks like, how to teach content effectively, and how to manage a classroom. But today’s classroom looks very different. Curriculum has been watered down, teachers are told to “facilitate” rather than teach, … Read more
My late friend and mentor, Sam Blumenfeld, once remarked that the government school system is a “sick, obsolete dinosaur being propped up by powerful lobbyists like the National Education Association and government officials.” The truth of that statement was on full display recently at the Wolfeboro Library. On June 10th, New Hampshire Education Options held … Read more
Dear conservative friends, I’m excited to share details about an upcoming event hosted by the Lakes Region Club of the NH Federated Republican Women, where I’m actively involved. On Saturday, May 17th, we’re holding our Leadership Luncheon at the Belknap Mill Museum in Laconia, featuring a powerful presentation by two members of the New Hampshire Human Trafficking Collaborative … Read more
A new day, a good day, for New Hampton & Center Harbor Residents.I have submitted a change of political affiliation from Republican to Undeclared. A thank you to all of our citizens who have participated in the political process. It is an honor to serve as the Representative for your Belknap District 1 seat. Especially … Read more
School Superintendent Kirk Beitler said what I thought was a really revealing AND Stupid thing to say for a Government employee “with Status.” Which was a LONG nine days ago – almost an eternity ago in the blogosphere: “Tolerance is fine but acceptance is the goal.” In his position (e.g., think COO) as the head … Read more
Note: I just went to the Gilford School Board Meeting Minutes folder and discovered that the Meeting Minutes from the Feb 3rd meeting are missing. Why? It’s now 19 days later. And the School Board made some consequential policy changes due to a “Dear Colleague” letter that Superintendent Beitler received just before that meeting. They … Read more
Remember, Beitler is the guy that I fought to denature as is also championed Policy JBAB (“Transgender and Non-Confirming”) because it gives special “Rights” to a very small minority of youth over all other Normal students AND adults. He also has now decided to champion the newly announced “Prism” student club by Gilford High School … Read more
I’ve been collecting reports from folks who have ventured out early to vote. Belmont has already reported a machine down
Voters should remember that Democrats voted overwhelmingly against parental rights this last legislative session. I’m not sure when our fundamental rights as parents became a partisan issue. Something happened that caused Democrats to stand squarely against parental rights. Democrats do not consider due process in this decision either. When it comes to your child going … Read more
I keep thinking that his missive below is just because of stupidity. Or it is purely ideological in nature, given his vociferous attempts on Policy JBAB to ensure suppression of the Free Speech of students and adults on school property concerning “preferred pronouns.” And that Staff can be forced by the School Board’s policy to … Read more
The Peter Principle: …is a concept in management developed by Laurence J. Peter which observes that people in a hierarchy tend to rise to “a level of respective incompetence” And it will claim who it will. Yes, I’m late with this news (I keep TRYING to come back…sigh). It happened at the end of last month: Laconia superintendent steps down Steve … Read more
Much of the fun of watching NFL games involves more than just viewing terrific action. Venues and fan interactions are parts of the total gridiron experience—whether one watches the Patriots play at Gillette Stadium or on a big screen at the Frog Rock Tavern in Meredith. I’ve been to Gillette, and it can be exhilaratingly … Read more
Dear Lionheart Community, The Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce that Lionheart Classical Academy Chartered Public School has been gifted a $5,000,000 endowment from a generous donor. With great joy, the Board voted to accept it at last night’s meeting. This is yet another testament to the incredible support the school continues to receive from people … Read more
At the August 29th Kearsarge School District meeting, the school board members voted 6-1 to allow a junior boy to play on the Girl’s Soccer team. This reversed their decision from two weeks prior to follow the new NH state law HB 1205 that prohibits biological boys from playing on a girl only team from … Read more
Neither Mike Bordes nor Travis O’Hara should be allowed to go back to Concord, and while they’d be better than most Democrats, you’d actually have to show up for that to work, which makes this rather amusing. Bordes wrote an Op-Ed for the Laconia Daily Sun, pimping O’Hara as prepared and present for County Delegation … Read more
By Kathy Holmes – Editor’s note: Kathy paid to place the following as a full-page paid ad/editorial in the Pittsfield Post. The paper refused and refunded her money. Her response to the paper’s refusal can be read below. Response to Rejection I’m sorry to hear that. It presents a serious problem in that Donna Keely … Read more
Folks who know me understand that when I get poked, I often poke back. Probably a Marine thing. So, when The Grok published a sad screed by a Granite State bomb thrower, I considered whether to respond. Friends advised against it. “Just ignore it.” The thing is that the truth is important, and I don’t … Read more
Greetings from Loudon! I am indeed running again for NH State Representative. Here’s a BLOG link to a brief bio. I love being at the State House and am very proud of my work there. In my very purple district, re-election is a challenge. I’m 3-3 in House races, and while .500 is a great baseball batting average, … Read more