Free Athletic Performance Training Clinic
Forthesecondyearina row,GraniteStatePhysical Therapy(GSPT)ishopingto decreasepotentialinjuriesin NewHampshireathletesby offeringafreeAthleticPerformanceTrainingClinicin ConcordstartingthisJuly.
Thousandsofstudentsin grades6-12participateinfall sportsinNewHampshire, includingcrosscountry, fieldhockey,football,co-ed golf,soccer,spirit,unified soccer,andvolleyball. Withoutproperpre-season conditioning,youngadults aremoresusceptibleto commoninjuries,suchas shinsplints,sprains,and strains/tears.
TheAthleticPerformance TrainingClinicwillbeheld overfivesessionsonTuesdaysandThursdaysfrom 5:30-7p.m.,beginningon July16,atNewHampshire TechnicalInstitute(NHTI) inConcord.Participants mayregisterforsinglesessionsorthefullclinic.
Designedforathletesofall skilllevelsandabilities,participantswilllearnaboutinjuryprevention,strength andconditioning,mobility training,propernutrition, andtheimportanceofsleep andrecoverytooptimize performance.Participants willalsoexploreexercise skills,suchascoreandglute activation,propersquat form,hiphingemechanics, andlearnaboutwaystocare forminorinjuries,likeshin splintsandmild sprains/strains.Coachesare alsoinvitedtoparticipatein theclinics.Allprogramming willbeledbyGSPT’steamof licensedphysicaltherapists andcertifiedathletic trainers.
“It’simportanttousto
offerthisopportunityto NewHampshirestudentsfor free,”notedBrianVerville, GSPT’sfounder.“Ourfocus isreallyonencouragingarea athleteswhomightnothave accesstosummertraining programstogetoutsideand move.Theclinicisagreat wayforourathletictrainers andphysicaltherapiststo givebacktothecommunitiesweservewhilehelping topreventpreseasoninjuries.”
Certifiedathletictrainers andlicensedphysicaltherapistsareinjuryprevention specialistswhoareextensivelytrainedinidentifying movementpatternsthat couldleadtoinjuryandininjurypreventionprogramdesign.GSPT’sathletictrainers oftenworkatschoolswithin thegreaterConcordarea. Theirpresenceintheathleticenvironmenthelpsto
reduceinjuryrateswhile alsoprovidingeducationand informationabouthowathletescanbestprotectthemselvesonandoffthefield.
GSPT’sHeadAthletic TrainerMadisenGlaze,a formerathleteandcoach, saysthatafocusoninjury preventionincreasesthe longevityofathletes.“Preventinginjurieskeepsathleteshealthyandonthe field,court,ortrack,competingwithoutchronicpain orotherperformanceissues,”saysGlaze.“Ourgoal istoprovideaquality,fun programthathelpstoreduce athletes’riskforinjuries.Ultimately,wewanttokeep themonthefieldandoffthe bench!”
Formoreinformation aboutGSPT’sAthleticPerformanceTrainingClinicor toregister,visitgranitestatept.com.
‘Nature Wild’ exhibit opens at Two Villages
IntheupcomingexhibitionatTwoVillagesArt Society(TVAS)inHopkinton,eightNew Hampshireartistsshowwatercolorpaintingsinspiredby nature.
TheexhibitionopensSaturday,July6,atthegalleryat 846MainStreetinthevillage ofContoocook.Theshow openswitha12–2p.m.receptionfreeandopentothe public.
Theexhibitingartistsare FredBrewster,SylviaBrofos, SophiaEastley,LenoreHall, EvaKjellberg,MaryJoMcGowan,CarolynSherman, andClaudiaTufo.
TheseNewHampshire artistshavetakenclassesand paintedtogetherforyears. Theexhibitpresentsanopportunityforalongstanding artistcircletoshowtheir worktogetherforthefirst timeandtohonortheirseniormemberandmentor, HopkintonartistSylvia Brofos.Nowinher90s, Brofoshastaughtwatercolor paintingatmanylocalinstitutions,aswellasinherprivatestudio.
Inthisshow,Brofos’work isondisplayalongwiththat ofsevenartistswhohave beenherstudents some
foraslongasthreedecades.
“SylviaBrofoshastaught watercolorpaintingfor nearlyherwholecareer,” saysSophiaEastley,the show’sorganizer.“Shecame tothestatesfromEngland duringWorldWarIIona shipatagesevenwithout familyorfriendswhenchildrenwerebeingevacuated fromLondonduringthe bombing.She’scurrently writingandillustratinga memoirofthattimeofher life.”
Whilewatercoloristhe mediumofalltheartists showingtheirwork,the artists’stylesandtechniques varyfromimpressionisticto illustrative.
“Ihavebeenexploringwatercolor’sendlesspossibilitiesinSylvia’sclassesfor morethanthreedecades,”
saysDerryartistLenoreHall. Myworkisprimarilyresponsiveimpressionisticorabstract.InthestudioIworkon assortedpapers:traditional orgesso-coated,Yupo,rice papersdirectlyorcollaged. SometimesIdrawoverand underthewatercolorwith ink,pastel,water-soluble crayonsorwax,making marksorrubbings,or spatter.Iloveexperimenting withmaterials,withwatercoloronitsownormixed withothermediatocreate imagesthatcapturemyexperiencesdeepinnature.”
Theexhibit’sJuly6 openingreceptionfeatures musicprovidedbyTom Pirozzoli.TwoVillagesArt Society’sgalleryisopento thepublicfreeofcharge ThursdaythroughSunday from12to4p.m.
Eastley, Hummingbird and flowers.
TheRichardsonfarmin Boscawenconcentratesonmaking high quality ice cream and pies. Jim Richardson’s family started the tradition of a dairy farm in the last century.
FLAVORS OF FUN
Ifyou’relookingforan excusetoeatmoreice creamthissummer(becausewhodoesn’tneed moreicecreamintheir life!)NationalIceCream Monthgivesyouallthe reasonyouneedtocelebrate afrozentreat.
Tohelpguideyourice creamjourneythroughout themonthofJuly,weasked theConcordMonitorstaff tosharetheirfavoriteice creamspotsandselections fromacrossNewHampshire.Herearetheirsuggestions:
Blackeyed Susan Sheep Dairy, Mont Vernon
RecommendedbyDavid Brooks
“BlackeyedSusanSheep Dairyisthestate’sfirst GradeAsheepdairy.They makeavarietyofdifferent gelatosinsmallbatcheswith flavorslikemaplewalnut, mint,raspberry,even chocolateandvanilla,but sincetheyuselocalandseasonalproductsasmuchas possible,youcan’tpredict whatisavailable.It’sall goodthough exceptfor
thetimetheytriedagarlic gelato;thatdidn’twork.”
Richardson’s Farm, Boscawen
RecommendedbySofie Buckminster
“Gingersnapisthebest flavor!”
Puritan Backroom, Manchester
RecommendedbyAllie Ginwala
“Forme,it’satiebetween twofrozenyogurts:coffee toffeeandpurplecow, whichisblackraspberry withwhiteanddarkchocolatechips.”
A Senior Living Community
Arnie’s Place, Concord
RecommendedbySteve Leone
“Mypersonalicecream trailisabitwinding,andin fact,partofitlivesononly inmymemories.Myfirst stop,andmyall-timeConcordfavorite,isnomore. Ballard’sintheSouthEnd didwhatgreaticecream shopsdo theycalltoyou likeapassingicecream truck.Ballard’swasablock andahalfaway,sointhe worldofimpromptuhankerings,itwontheConcord competitionhands-down.”
“Sincethen,Arnie’shas expertlyfedthecravings, andthego-toisalwaysthe strawberryshortcake sundaeifIcanfindanyone willingtoshare.Idon’tgo veryoftenbecauseit’sfartheraway,butBeechHill FarminHopkintonisabout asidyllicasanicecream conecanget.Ihaveafeeling I’llbemakinglate-afternoon stopsatthenewSocialClub Creameryindowntown Concordbecauseithastwo thingsIprize:proximityand creativity.I’vebeenonceso farandtheroastedstrawberrywasawinner.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop, Manchester
RecommendedbyEric Rynston-Lobel
“Forthosewhoare‘gastrointestinallychallenged,’ checkoutthenon-dairyflavors,likestrawberry cheesecakemadewithoat milkorchocolatechip cookiedoughmadewithalmondmilk.”
Ilsley’s Ice Cream, Weare
RecommendedbyJeremy Margolis
“ThisWeareinstitution, surroundedbybothreal cowsandcowstatues, servesoverflowingbanana splitsoutofaredshackon thesideoftheroad.Asa newNewHampshireresident,itisverymuchonmy bucketlist.Onmyfirsttrip toIlsley’s,Iplantoorder blackraspberry.”
Liliuokalanis Ice Cream & Coffee Bar, Laconia
Recommendedby
CatherineMcLaughlin
“Thebesticecreamis GrahamCentralStation.”
Beech
Hill
Farm and Ice Cream Barn, Hopkinton
Recommendedby HannahSampadian
“Strawberrycheesecakeis myfavorite,andmynieces lovetovisittheanimals.”
Whippin Good, Raymond
RecommendedbyRachel Shepard
“Myfavoriteisachocolate vanillasoftserveswirlwith rainbowsprinklesina
wafflecone.”
Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream
Barn, Hopkinton
Recommendedby MichaelaTowfighi
“Peanutbutterpieice creamisthebest!”
Ilsley’s Ice Cream, Weare
Recommendedby JonathanVanFleet
“Iliketokeepthingslocal, soIheadtoIlsley’sIce CreaminWeare,whichis closetohome.Theyhave lotsofinterestingflavors,
likeBananaChip,butI’m notafanofanythingwith bananasinitbecauseonce youaddbananastoanything,that’sallyoucan taste.Everybodyknowsthe besticecreamflavorofallis strawberryshortcake, whichIlsley’sdoesn’tkeep inregularrotation.Butthat givesmethechancetotry differentthings.”
“OneflavorI’vebeen meaningtotryispineapple upside-downcake,primarilybecauseI’venever seenortastedthatflavor anywhereelseinmylife. Talkaboutamust-have.”
Concord
vendor tentsfilled with locallymade
crafts and much more.
Art in the Park: Celebrating Pride
JointheConcordArts Market,Queerlectiveand CapitalCityPrideforArtin thePark:CelebratingPride onSaturday,July13from10 a.m.to3p.m.atRollinsPark. Thisfamily-friendlyevent featuresover60local artists.You’llfindeverythingfromfinepaintingsand printstopottery,photog-
raphy,jewelry,soapsand salves,woodworkingand more.
Enjoysomegreatlocal food,livemusic,artactivities,family-friendlydonation-basedyogawith BlossomYoga&Wellnessat 10a.m.andmore.
Dogs(onaleash)arewelcome.
New Flip Circus show
FL!PCircushasbeen winningoveraudiences sincedebutingin2022. Thisintimatebigtopexperience,createdbythe Vazquezfamily,is bringingitsbrand-new 2024productionandits air-conditionedredand whitebigtoptenttothe MallatRockinghamPark (99RockinghamPark Blvd)inSalemthrough July7.
Hailedasoneof
America’sbestnewfamily entertainmentevents,this all-newshowwasspecially curatedtoshowcaseanincredibleandeclecticmix ofinternationalhuman performers.
Theartformofcircus hasbeenpartofAmerica’s entertainmentlandscape forover200years.
EvokingthisgreatAmericantradition,Fl!pCircus combinestheclassicand thecontemporarytobring
familiesandfriendstogetherforamemorable experience.
Forthosewholiketobe closetotheaction,noseat atFl!pCircusismorethan 50feetfromthering.You mightevenfindyourself beingbroughtintothefun. Andofcoursethere’sa generousconcessionstand featuringanassortmentof delicioustreats.AtFl!p Circus,leaveyourcaresat thedoorandenteraworld wherethelaughsareplentifulandthewowsonly stopwhentheshowends.
Theinternationalflairof theshowisledbyBrazil’s favoriteclown,Bubi Guinerbringinghisclassic comedicroutinesandsidesplittinganticstoAmerica forthefirsttime.Ifyou likedaringacrobaticfeats, Fl!pCircusistheplaceto be!FromIndia,Hasan Ansarithrillsaudienceson
COURTESY
–Pavel Valla Bertini
Kids’ adventure novel based on White Mountains book
KirkusReviews’praise foraNewHampshire writer’snewnovel, “JourneytoLayamon,”suggestsitmaybetheperfect summerreadfornineto twelveyearolds.Inspired bymanyoutdooractivities withhisownchildren,authorStephenCurtinhas createdanenchantedland basedontheWhiteMountainsthat’sfilledwithadventure,discovery,andan arrayofmagicalcharacters.
“Thebookisabitlike goingtocamp,”hesays, “butit’sacampwhere magic–friendlyorthreatening–awaitsyouatevery turn.”
LEFT: Mapof Enchanted Land.ABOVE: Coverof “Journey to Layamon.”
Thestorybeginswithcuriouseleven-year-old Hannasettingoffforthe mysteriouslandof Layamononthefirstdayof summer.Joinedbyanew boyinhervillage,the
daringandrecklessNono, shesoonlearnstheyhavea knackforfindingdanger andinspirationalongthe way.ArrivinginLayamon, theyencounterstunning naturalwonders,wiseanimals,tricksters,andspells. Itallleadstodeepfriendshipswithamagicalelephantandasometimes featherbrainedfairyqueen.
Intheend,whenthe ruthlessMorgalderonarrivestostealLaymon’s magic,HannaandNono willhavetoguidetheirnew friends’powersandwield magicthemselvesina thrillingshowdownfor Layamon’ssurvival.
KirkusReviewsrecommendsthebookwithmany favorablecomments:“An appealingcastpopulates thisenjoyable,lighthearted fantasy…Watchingtheir friendshipdevelop, whetherthey’rehavingfun orconfrontingathreat,is trulyrewarding Thestory teemswithcolorfulprose Theauthorbuildstension equallywell Thestory concludeswithasuperb resolution Layamonisa wondrousplace.”
Thefullbookreviewcan bereadatKirkus.comorat JourneyToLayamon.com. Theauthorhasdonatedthe booktoseveralschoolsand librariesinthestate.Itcan alsobefoundororderedat anybookstoreorordered online.
Unlocking secrets of songwriting events
Capital City Pride youth tea party
CelebrateCapitalCity Pridewithavibrantand inclusiveyouth-centered teapartythatpromisesan afternoonfilledwithcreativity,music,anddeliciousrefreshmentson Saturday,July6from1to 5p.m.atDIYCraft& Thrift(46N.MainSt., Concord)
We'veteamedupwith DIYCraft&Thrifttoprovideasafeandwelcoming spaceforyoungpeople andlovedonestoexpress themselves,connectwith others,andcelebrate Pride.
BronzeBearCrafts& LindsayWolfwillleadus incollaborativeartprojectsthatpromoteself-expressionandunitywhile ourhost,OnyxReigns keepsthepartygoingwith musicandperformances.
Thiseventisopentoall youthregardlessofgender identityorsexualorientation.Westrivetocreatea spacewhereeveryone feelsrespected,valued, andfreetobetheirauthenticselves.
Ticketsarefreeorby donation,proceedssupportCapitalCityPride initiatives.Fortickets,go tobit.ly/3yDhBrm
TheCenterfortheArtsisexcitedto announceanextraordinaryevent,“BehindtheLyrics:Singer-SongwriterPerformances,”takingplaceattheLiveryin SunapeeHarboronSaturday,July20 from7to9p.m.
Thisexclusiveeveningoffersarareopportunitytodelveintothecreative mindsofsomeoftheregion’smostacclaimedsinger-songwriters.Attendees willgaininvaluableinsightsintotheart ofsongwriting,withperformancesand discussionsbycelebratedartistsDoug Farrell,ClickHorning,KathyLowe,Jim Sferes,andJenniferWhite. Whetheryou’reaseasonedmusician
oranaspiringsongwriter,thiseventis tailoredtoinspireandeducate.Each artistwillpresentoneoftheirsongs, sharingtheintimateprocessofitscreation,followedbyaliveperformanceand aninteractiveQ&Asession.
Thisismorethanjustaperformance; it’samasterclassinsongwriting.Aspiringmusiciansandnewsongwriters willfindtheeveningparticularlybeneficial,offeringachancetolearndirectly fromsomeofthebesttalentsintheindustry.
Formoreinformationandtopurchase tickets,visitcenterfortheartsnh.orgor contactinfo@cfanh.org
in Podiatry is utilizing the latest technology in the treatment of chronic heel
We are pleased to offer Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment (EPAT) for patients who have been suffering from prolonged heel pain.
non-surgical procedure helps to heal painful ligaments and promotes the body to heal itself. This and other conservative treatments eliminates the potential for surgery. If you, a family member, or friend have been suffering from heel pain (arch pain), it is important that a proper evaluation be performed by one of our trained Doctors.
history
July4,2003:About200 homescouldbebuiltin Pembrokeoverthenextfive yearsiftwodevelopers’projectsareapprovedbythe planningboard,theMonitor reports.Theproposalsare byfarthelargestPembroke hasseeninmorethana decade,andlocalsworrythe town’sservicesarenotpreparedtohandlethegrowth they’dbring.
July4,1899:TenthousandpeopleattendthededicationoftheMemorialArch infrontoftheStateHouse. CutfromConcordgranite,it is33feet8incheshighand 53feetwide.Thoughbuilt onstateland,itwaspaidfor bythecityandcommemoratesConcord’swarveterans.
July4,1834:Noyes AcademyopensinCanaan. Establishedbyabolitionists, ithas14blackand28white students.
July4,1842:Hooligans setabarreloftaronfirein theStateHouseplaza.“The tossingoffire-ballshad begunwhenthepoliceof thistowninterfered,”accordingtoacityhistory.
July4,1859:AustinGoingslaunchesthe65-foot sidewheelerSurpriseon LakeSunapee.Itisthefirst steamboatonthelake.Goingswillsoonleavetofight intheCivilWar,anditwill be17yearsbeforetransportationonthelakebegins inearnest.
July4,1985:Adayaftera triptoParis,VicePresident GeorgeBusharrivesin BristoltoleadanIndependenceDayparade.Ten thousandpeopleturnoutto seehim.Laterthatday,500
Republicanswillspend $150eachtoridewithBush ontheM/SMountWashingtonacrossLakeWinnipesaukee.
July4,1776:NewHampshiredelegatesDr.Josiah BartlettandWilliam Whipple,withtherestof theContinentalCongressat Philadelphia,acceptadraft oftheDeclarationofIndependence.
July4,1827:SnowisreportedinGilmanton.
July5,2000:TheHouse JudiciaryCommitteerecommendsthreeimpeachmentarticlesagainststate SupremeCourtChiefJustice DavidBrock.Thevotesin favorofimpeachmentare 16-6,14-8and17-5.The panelrecommendsagainsta fourtharticleofimpeachmentbyavoteof13-9.
Our Vision
In the ConVal community, all learners will achieve academically, act thoughtfully, and contribute to the larger society.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities and inspire our learners to explore interests, pursue new knowledge and skills, learn about self and others, and give of oneself to the greater community.
ConVal is hiring for the following positions:
• ConVal School District
Interim Assistant Superintendent
Business Administrator
Elementary School Assistant Principal
Special Education Teachers – All Levels
Speech/Language Pathologist
School Psychologist – Elementary and High School
Occupational Therapist
School Nurses
Sign Language Interpreter
Paraprofessionals – All Levels
• ConVal High School
General Science Teacher
Math Teachers
Music Teachers
Computer and Information Technology CTE
Instructor
Pre-Engineering CTE Teacher
10-Month Administrative Assistant
• ConVal Middle Schools
Technology Integrator
Math Teacher
• ConVal Elementary School
Elementary School Counselor
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Library/Media Specialist
Teachers
• ConVal Support Staff
Administrative Assistant
Custodial Day Support
Daily and Long-Term Substitute Positions
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Beginning Salary Range for new EDUCATORS: BA+00 is $50,000! MA+ 00 is $54,000!
Beginning Salary Range for New SSPs: BA+00 is $55,000! MA+00 is $62,000! Go to www.conval.edu, click on “Careers” and complete an application.
Carpentry
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Field Mowing
TRACTOR FOR HIRE WITH OPERATOR SERVING HENNIKER & SURROUNDING TOWNS
MOWING: Fields Pastures Overgrowth DRIVEWAYS: Hardpack Grading Leveling
List of jobs that can be done is long! Call for a free estimate Dennis Lanphear Call 603-470-6660
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Power Washing, Tree trimming, Brush hog mowing, Interior painting, Small odd jobs Call mike 603-491-8676
Home Improvement
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Replacement Decks Kitchen Installs Bath Remodels Trim Work
Replacement Doors call (603) 748-4902 or email: sedgecomb01@gmail.com for more information
Masonry
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Roof Repairs Chimney Sweeping & all Masonry needs 603-674-0492
Pest Control
WILDLIFE REMOVAL
Experienced, dependable, reasonably priced and licensed Wildlife Control Operator. Humane wildlife removal. Woodchucks, porcupines, skunks, raccoons, possums. Feel free to call for wildlife advice! 603-491-6044
Say goodbye to SICK-CARE... and hello to
What makes our care different than the medical approach is that corrective and wellness chiropractic is not SICK care, it is HEALTH care:
We focus on how to help you CREATE HEALTH. How you eat, sleep, move and think matters. The other key ingredient is a structurally balanced spine and nervous system.
We adjust subluxations that interfere with vital nerve flow.
Slips and falls, poor posture of technology use, sports, and the stresses and strains of living are often enough to create imbalance. Just look around you: Heads forward, slumped shoulders, hollow backs. protruding bellies, rotated hips.
When the vertebrae of the spinal column become misaligned, the nerve signals - so vital to daily function- are interrupted. this condition is called subluxation. It’s no wonder so many struggle with secondary symptoms like headaches, neck pain, sciatica, back pain, low energy, digestive problems and more.
Sometimes misaligned vertebrae correct themselves. But most subluxations need outside assistance for correction. Chiropractors are the only health care providers trained to correct vertebral subluxations. Through a proper evaluation, and x-rays when necessary, the Doctors of Chiropractic at Crossroads will carefully examine your spine and, when possible, make individualized recommendations to correct any structural problems found.
Spinal health starts early in life 25% of our practice members are kids!
Unleash your inner healing power with an all-natural, drug-free way to be healthy
What sets us apart...
We take the time to fully evaluate your spine for subluxations on your first visit
We are committed to ongoing in-office and community health education
Convenient early morning and evening hours with “no appointment” flex scheduling
State-of-the-art digital x-ray onsite
Adjustments by hand using Toggle (Upper Cervical), Thompson, Gonstead, Diversified and Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) techniques
No referral necessary
Affordable family corrective care plans offer easy to manage monthly payments
