Winter photos
Debbie LaValley, expert picture-snapper, was kind enough to send us the above pics. “I was driving the back roads to Webster. The wagon was on Tyler Road in Webster, and the water shots were taken from Clothespin Bridge in Webster along the Blackwater River. I was taken by the neat ice formations from the tree that had fallen across the rapids,” she said. Debbie – what would we do if you stopped sending us amazing photos for us to...
Bishop's fund helps kiddies and parents
The Children's Place and Parent Education Center, a family resource center located in Concord, received a grant from the Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund to provide families in need with free respite childcare. The Bishop's Charitable Assistance Fund makes grants to tax-exempt organizations without regard to religious affiliation for projects that help people meet their basic needs. The fund is operated by volunteer...
Everything you ever wanted to know about Moon Minion
Chris Sink, keyboardist of the band Moon Minion, was kind enough to invite me to check out his band last Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Capitol Center for the Arts’ Spotlight Café. Also that night, two other bands with Concord roots rocked out – AMPM and What Tomorrow Held. I was really looking forward to attending the show, but since I’m so popular, I remembered I already had plans for that particular night. Since I couldn’t make it, I...
Books galore thanks to First Book!
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has received 11,000 new children's books to be given to families with preschool children enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program. First Book, a nonprofit organization, donated the books. First Book's mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their new books. First Book has provided more than 55 million...
Parenting 101: Egg baby
I have no designs on becoming a parent anytime soon. In fact, if I was to listen to a former teacher of mine, I wouldn't even get married until my mid-30s. Additionally, being a guy, I never hired myself out as a babysitter and thus don't exactly possess many “taking care of young children” skills beyond the innate sense that dropping them on the floor is a no-no. So, of course, when I asked the Insider to give...
NHPR kicks off the new year with fancy new broadcast studios
North Branch Construction, Inc. of Concord, has completed construction of the new broadcast studios for New Hampshire Public Radio. The sixth floor at 2 Pillsbury St. in Concord has been transformed from an open 20,000 square foot space to a colorful, state of the art broadcast studio, which features an isolated core space for broadcasting surrounded by conference rooms and other office support areas. Some of the most interesting...
Concord police log
Dec. 23 Finger Bite At about 3 a.m., Officers Joshua Levasseur and Brian Cregg were sent to the 7/11 on Loudon Road for a report of a domestic that had occurred in a nearby apartment. According to Levasseur's report, when the officers arrived they met with a man, who said that he works third shift at Planet Fitness and had been fighting with his wife all day. During his shift, he said, he decided to drive home to pick up some...
End homelessness
In a true spirit of community, the people of Concord have come together recently to address the urgent crisis of homelessness. As you may know, the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness recently secured a temporary family shelter in Concord. The response to volunteer requests has helped staff the shelters at First and South Congregational Churches; however, volunteers are still needed for the following efforts, and any amount of time...
Babies by the numbers
We thought it might be fun to get some Concord baby statistics, seeing as this is the baby issue, after all. First, we turned to the city clerk’s office. They turned to Stephen Wurtz, who turned to Patsy Elderkin, who got us the numbers we were seeking. Patsy is a senior data analyst for the NH Division of Vital Records. We asked Patsy for the total number of births in 2008, and the most popular names, but there are a few things to...
Shovel for seniors
Many seniors in their 70s and 80s are shoveling snow because they don't have anyone to do it. They must get out to doctor appointments, and emergency vehicles may need to get to them. Shoveling raises your heart rate, which is good for a healthy person, but very bad for someone with health issues. If you are a healthy outdoors type and would like to help someone in your area, please call Lynne Doyle at 225-3295. It's like...
Senior calendar
Always an Adventure 715-2723, 848-0345 nhalwaysanadventure.com Always an Adventure offers outdoor adventures for active adults. There’s a $35 yearly membership fee for all activities. – Outing club: Two levels. Meets Wednesdays at 8:50 a.m. year-round in the parking lot behind Borders, 76 Fort Eddy Road. $4 activity fee plus carpool fee. – Yoga class: Classes are held on Monday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m., at Barb Hanchett’s...
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, Jan. 6 Penny Sale, Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St., Suite 105. New and gently used items. Free. 228-6956. 1:15 p.m. Scott Solsky, Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669, hermanosmexican.com. 6:30 p.m. Irish Celtic Jam Session, The Barley House, 132 N. Main St. 228-6363, thebarleyhouse.com. 7 p.m. Songweavers Open Sing, Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. Open to women of all ages and musical...
Baby mania, continued
We received this super-cute photo from Liza Poinier. She writes, “The attached photograph was taken at a recent first birthday party for an adorable crew of native New Hampshirites born in late 2007. The babies are looking good in this pre-finger-painting, pre-cupcakes pic. (You may remember some of them from the ‘VOTE’ picture back in November.)” We do remember, and we’re glad to have them back for our baby issue. In order from left...
Advice on baby toys
Laura Miller, owner of Imagination Village at 9 North Main St., sent us some tips on what to look for when you’re shopping for baby toys. Read and learn: Your baby’s first and most important teacher is you. The care and nurturing you provide can be enhanced by a few carefully chosen, developmental toys. Here are a few things to consider when selecting toys: – Think color! Babies developing senses crave bright colors with lots of...
Concord Chorale wants you to sing with them
The Concord Chorale will hold an Open Sing on Tuesday, Jan. 13,from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St. The Open Sing is an opportunity to meet Chorale members and Music Director Ryan Turner, review this spring’s program, and learn about the audition process. The Chorale’s 40th Anniversary season continues in March with “A Celebration of Handel & Haydn” and concludes in May with “Broadway on Prince...
Ask the Elders: Hairdresser problems
Dear Elders, How do you switch hairdressers tactfully within the same salon??? Signed, Shannon Bill Twibill Dear Wash and Dry, Stop giving the current stylist any tips, and very soon he/she will not even want you in the salon, but be sure to tell the new cutter your plan. If this does not work for you, begin to make comments like, “this is not what I wanted” or “Whew, I look terrible.” Your message will get...
It's a baby extravaganza!
You can't go wrong with a page full of baby pictures, or at least that's what Insider Cassie Pappathan said when we were planning upcoming issues. We all agreed, and put out the call for baby photos in December. Fourteen babies later, we have the most adorable spread we've ever seen. We wish we could take credit for the awesomeness of these photos, but we owe it all to these chubby-cheeked munchkins and their adoring...
City Briefly
You can skate now So get out there! Each week, we bring you the finest in city news from The Honorable Thomas Aspell, city manager. This week is, like every week, no exception. Aspell brings us the urgent news that skating season has officially started at White Park. We think we can speak for all of us when we say, emphatically, woo hoo. Aspell continues: “The ice thickness has been tested and has been determined to be safe for...
Concord's own fashion designer
Concord just got more fashionable! Mela Stewart recently created her own line of clothing, MELADESIGNZ. The designs above were shown off at her launch party in late November. Ordering currently is being done by e-mailing Mela at mela.stewart@comcast.net or by calling 731-3108. The new spring line is under production and the website will be ready soon.
Hard work pays off for Kimberly Peaslee
Kimberly Peaslee, a third-year law student at Franklin Pierce Law Center, has been awarded the $10,000 Donald W. Banner Corporate Intern Scholarship by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation. The prestigious scholarship, named for the former U.S. Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, is awarded to only two students nationwide per year and was presented at a special luncheon in Washington, D.C. According to Kimberly,...
It doesn't take a crystal ball or tarot cards to discuss the menu of the future!
Are you confused by the choice of local or organic food? Do you wonder about the real impact of your food choices on the environment? Have you thought about the practicality of growing some of your own food? You are not alone! The “Menu for the Future” discussion group is an opportunity to gather with other people and explore the connection between food and sustainability. This six-week program comes from a study guide...
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at South Congregational Church
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19, the Greater Concord Interfaith Council will present excerpts from the civil rights leader's speeches, sermons and writings along with the Biblical passages Dr. King drew on. The event will feature area ministers and others speaking about the Biblical passages and their use by Dr. King. Included in the roster of speakers is the Right Rev. Douglas Theuner, retired Episcopal Bishop...
