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SDGANH: “Preparing for the Future of Schooling” – Ian Underwood (Part 1)

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Skip

In this seminar, presented by the School District Governance Association of NH (“SDGANH”), the topic of what will schools and education look like in the future was discussed and what school board members need to know NOW about the changes (technological, demographic, economic, and political) that they will be facing and ways to view potential … Read more

SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow by Norm Silber – Part 4

February 4, 2019 Skip

This past Thursday night, Norm Silber gave a talk on “SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow”; a wide ranging discussion on the US Constitution. overview of our jurisprudence system, the hierarchy of the varying levels in our court system, the case flows within the system, the make up of the court, and upcoming issues that the Court … Read more

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event: Pam Tucker

February 4, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event a couple of weeks ago in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Pam Tucker was helping out at that event by doing the sign-in/event … Read more

SDGANH: “Preparing for the Future of Schooling” – NH Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut (Part 1)

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Skip

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – Becca Bailey

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event a week ago this past Saturday in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted with their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Next on my “interview hit list” was Becca Bailey who ran … Read more

SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow by Norm Silber – Part 3

February 3, 2019 Skip

SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow by Norm Silber – Part 2

February 2, 2019 Skip

NH GOP Convention – GrokInterviews: Michelle Levell

February 2, 2019 Skip

At the 2019 Annual NH GOP Convention, I caught up with educational activist, current Chair of the Womens’ Defense League of NH, and NH GOP Committee Member (and Grokster!) Michelle Levell. The single question, as I promised to be short, was “what do you expect to see as the end results?” Oh, as you can … Read more

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – NH State Rep John Potucek

February 2, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event a week ago this past Saturday in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Next on my “interview hit list” was NH State Rep John … Read more

Abby Johnson’s Story: The Pro-Life Feature Film, “Unplanned” in Theater’s March 29th

April 1, 2019February 2, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Unplanned is the story of Abby Johnson. Abby was an up and comer at Planned Parenthood. An employee of the year. The youngest clinic manager in the companies history (according to the trailer). And one of its highest-profile defections.

NH GOP Convention – GrokInterviews: NH State Rep Dave Testerman (R-Franklin)

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Skip

In roaming the Pinkerton Academy auditorium, I bumped into NH State Rep Dave Testerman from Franklin. He also agreed to a quick interview with the same short question that I was asking others: “what do you expect to see as the end results?”

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – Fran Wendleboe

February 1, 2019 Skip

So many people, so little time! At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event a couple of weeks ago this past Saturday in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Fran Wendleboe, a stalwart … Read more

SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow – Part 1

February 1, 2019 Skip

Last night, Norm Silber (NH and FL based lawyer and Grokster) gave a talk at the Gilford Public Library on “SCOTUS: Today and Tomorrow”; a wide ranging discussion on the US Constitution. overview of our jurisprudence system, the hierarchy of the varying levels in our court system, the case flows within the system, the make … Read more

NH GOP Convention – GrokInterviews: Anne Copp

January 31, 2019 Skip

Last Saturday was the NH GOP 2019 Annual Convention and for the first time in a number of years, GraniteGrok was present and we thank past NH GOP Chair Wayne McDonald for the invite and Joe Sweeney, Comms honcho, for helping us out. I thought we were really set up with all kinds of new … Read more

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – Kathleen LaBonte

January 30, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event a week ago this past Saturday in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Just coming into the building was Kathleen LaBonte – someone I … Read more

Education Funding? You’re all concentrating on the wrong thing (In Conclusion)

January 28, 2019 Skip

At the Northwood Community Center, Ian Underwood gave a presentation on educational funding. He basically told the audience that we are thinking about the wrong thing. Much of the debate in NH (and elsewhere) puts money at the forefront. Instead, we ought to be mindful of student achievement first and then what is “fair” to taxpayers … Read more

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – Greg Moore

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event last week in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Next on my list of folks to talk to was Greg Moore – the Executive … Read more

Education Funding? You’re all concentrating on the wrong thing (Part 6)

January 27, 2019 Skip

At the Northwood Community Center, Ian Underwood gave a presentation on educational funding that basically told the audience that we were thinking about the wrong thing. Much of the debate in NH (and elsewhere) always has money at the forefront – instead, we ought to be mindful of student achievement first and then what is … Read more

GrokTV – Interview with new NH GOP Chair, Steve Stepanek

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Skip

Steve Stepanek was overwhelming elected (300-81) to be the NH GOP Chair by the assembled NH GOP Committee members during their annual convention (held at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH). Even as he was trying to leave the auditorium for a meeting (just elected – already with the meetings!), he graciously took a few moments with … Read more

603 Alliance – GrokInterviews at the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU” event – Michelle Levell

January 27, 2019January 27, 2019 Skip

At the 603 Alliance “Thank YOU!” event last week in Manchester, I was asked to go around and do a few quick interviews of both 603 Board members, those that assisted during their candidate events, and some candidates as well. Well, I met up with Michelle Levell! I took her by surprise as she was … Read more