Claire L. Hebert-Dow: Auto gallery shows the benefits of positive reinforcement in the young

To The Daily Sun,

Adam Drapcho’s front-page innovative recap in Wednesday’s edition of a Laconia boy deserves a wider lens than the extraordinary accomplishments of a single native from the hillside of Avery Street.

In my opinion, it strikes at the core of why organizations such as Belknap House focus on the importance of offering families in need the support they deserve. Few of us adults have not been impacted one way or the other by childhood experiences. In Ray Boissoneau’s case, he had the opportunity to challenge his innate curiosity whether in work or play. He had no money, but he had a roof over his head. In time he not only accomplished great things but brought a slew of people along with him.

This community prides itself each year in continuing the tradition set up long ago by Warren Bailey, a man with a mike and a big heart. Whether it’s our upcoming Children’s Auction, the selfless dedication of volunteers behind the Isaiah 61 Café, The Carey House, St. Vincent de Paul, Lakes Region Community Services, and all facilities who work hard to see that families are afforded their basic needs, we might consider remembering them at our Thanksgiving tables. Surely, the chance for another Ray Boissoneau to bloom will be made possible.

Claire L. Hebert-Dow

Laconia