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If a budget is a reflection of your values, New Hampshire lawmakers do not value early childhood education. I think this is misguided and counterproductive, particularly for a state with an aging population interested in attracting young families. The Children's Center in Wolfeboro is a vital resources for children and families. We were lucky to have two of children enrolled there. My family was lucky to be able to send two of our children to The Children's Center. And, even

My mom (Hope VanScoy), husband (Scott Giessler), son (Elliott, age 4), son (Tommy, age 6), me, and my Dad (Richard VanScoy) at one of the first performances in the Kingswood Arts Center in spring 2011. The Kingswood Arts Center holds a special place in my heart - and in the lives of my family members - because it's there where my husband, Scott Giessler, has led a team of students and adults in creating some of the very best in live theater. Their award-winning program is adm

Downtown Wolfeboro is a beautiful place with some incredibly valuable resources. It was only as I was running down Main Street this summer when I realized what an important intersection we have: Huggins Hospital, All Saints Church, Wolfeboro Public Library & the fire and police departments! I'd love to know where you think I ought to check out next? And I'd love it even more if you wanted to join me in a run (or a walk... or a saunter... !) around Carroll County District 6.

As a runner, I feel especially lucky to live in this area. Where I'm training for a race or just trying to maintain some fitness, I get to tread on some of the most beautiful scenery right outside my door. Now that I'm looking at my community as a candidate for State House, it's helped me value the places I run even more. I had a great time creating a series of videos on the roads and trails of Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro, highlighting some of my very favorite places. I'd love

I grew up in a household where service to the community was an expectation and held in the highest regard. My parents, Hope & Richard, raised 8 children - some biological and some adopted - and were leaders in the community. They exemplified integrity, hard work, and maybe most importantly.... good humor. Between siblings, nieces, and nephews, we are now spread far and wide around the globe. There's nothing better than getting together with the people who made me who I am,

"That’s exactly what healthy political parties and healthy communities do: create opportunities for new leaders to emerge." Candidate "Speed Dating" is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 pm. This piece came into my inbox from InDepthNH.org and they are kind enough to provide a re-publish link. As I prepare to head to the Wolfeboro Public Library this evening in what is, for all intents and pruposes, my first public event as a candidate, I find Matt's story - and candidat

I attended SUNY New Paltz (NY) for 2 years and transferred and graduated from Ithaca College's Park School of Communication with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Politics. In high school and college and I was student-athlete (volleyball, track, and cross country) and enjoyed additional extra curriculars like band, chorus, theater, and TV / radio production. I have spent almost all of my career in nonprofit and education fields and currently work as the Director of Marketi

Here's the quick look at the afternoon Friday, June 5, when I ran to the Tuftonboro Town Office to 'run' for office!

I'm running.... but not in the way I'm used to!

The cornerstones of this campaign and (hopefully!) my life are pretty simple. JOY & GRATITUDE = The people who are having fun and feeling appreciated are probably winning. “If you can’t see the light, be the light.” FAIRNESS / EQUITY = “Don’t look down on someone unless you are helping them up.” - Jesse Jackson LISTENING / FINDING COMMON GROUND = This is how we will discover "We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike." - Maya Angelou (poem - Human Family) As I said