The Audi gets a helping hand
If you're scouting for good works by good kids in the community, look no farther than City Auditorium. Sean Fitzgerald, a senior at Bishop Brady High School, helped the Friends of the Audi Hospitality Committee collect the gifts of their famous cookie bakers by building a weatherproof lock box. The project completed requirements for the Life Scout rank as Sean prepares for his Eagle rank. A member of Troop 88, Sean is also a...
A mystery worth checking out at the library
For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. The Silent Spirit Margaret Coel 2009, 322 pages Setting: 1920s California and contemporary Wyoming. In this mystery, Father John O’Malley tries to find out what happened to Kiki Wallowingbull, a troubled young Arapaho who has just gotten out of prison for dealing drugs. Kiki is missing, and the authorities think that he has gone back to drug dealing. But Kiki’s...
Tips for off-leash walks
Spring is here, and off-leash walks are coming up fast! Now is the time to work with your dog on a reliable recall. Remember that it takes time, consistency and patience to have a dog that will come back reliably, but it can happen! You'll need some fantastic treats (cheese, hotdogs, boiled chicken), a favorite toy, a 20-foot leash or rope and a consistent command (come, here, front) and hand signal for the recall. Begin...
Ask the Tweens: Book recommendations
Dear Tweens, Do you read a lot? What is the best book you have read this year, and who would you suggest it to? Harpreet Kaur I don’t read much, but the best book I’ve read this year is “Switched” by Jessica Wallman. I would suggest this book to my cousin, Puja, because she reads a lot and she likes mostly fantasy. Even though this book is about two girls who switch places, she still might like it. Lexie Perlow Yes, I do read quite a...
Police Log
John Poulin, 45, of Concord was arrested on March 14 on a charge of disorderly conduct. According to Officer Eric Pichler's report, he and Officer Almedin Dzelic were sent to a Maplewood Lane apartment building at 12:52 a.m. for a report of loud music. Pichler wrote both officers could clearly hear country music coming from the building even as they stood outside. Once inside, the officers talked with the man who phoned in the...
School Notes
Songs for spring March is “music in our schools” month, and Karen Riess, the Concord School District’s webmaster, wants everyone to know how the city is celebrating. The district has been hosting concerts for the last few weeks, and has two more planned before month’s end. Tonight at 7 p.m., choruses from Concord High School and Rundlett Middle School take the stage at the Capital Center for the Arts. Tickets are $5. On Wednesday...
Concord is one healthy microcity!
Is it something in the water? All those hiking trails? A fondness for vegetables? Whatever it is, Concord residents are among the healthiest in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The 2007 study was part of an annual health survey quizzing residents on whether their health is good or better or fair or poor. Concord topped the charts for micropolitans, which is an area with a city center with fewer than 50,000...
The adventures of Hamlet and Yorick
David Baril Jr. sent in this photo of his friends Hamlet (left) and Yorick taking a winter walk around Concord. Their stops included White Park and the old trolley stop on Centre Street. Hamlet writes about their adventures around the state (and soon the country!) at http://www.bb-hamlet.blogspot.com. There are fun photos of the duo and a plethora of interesting tidbits about their travels. David put the blog together for kiddos to...
Before you fill up on chocolate bunnies . . .
A pre-Easter baked goods sale will be held on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St. You'll find holiday specialties like braided breads, buns, pies, cupcakes, colored eggs and decorated cakes. Pick up your favorites to enjoy at Easter or to take along to family gatherings. We'll have it all ready for you. For more information call 228-0073.
Nonprofits, are you up for a challenge?
Back for an encore is the New Hampshire Association for the Blind's nonprofit challenge. Several nonprofits have already accepted the challenge to participate in the Blind Awareness walk-a-thon on June 5. While raising money to support programs for the blind, nonprofits raising a minimum of $1,000 will get half back to benefit their own organization. For more information, contact Mary Chase at mchase@sightcenter.org or 224-4039,...
Eat and drink with the animals at the SPCA's annual dinner
The Concord-Merrimack County SPCA's annual “Dinner with the Animals” will be held on April 16 at 6 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center. Highlighting the evening will be a presentation by keynote speaker Michael Hingson, a survivor of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center because his guide dog, Roselle, led him down 78 floors of the north tower. The event includes a social hour and silent auction beginning at 6...
Pet photo of the week
Cheryl Miner sent us this photo of her cat, Bejioux, and husband Bob. She calls it, “Nothing like a good night's sleep.” So true, Cheryl. And it's clearly something Bejioux and Bob ascribe to. Sleep tight, you two.
Scavenger hunt winner!
A couple of weeks ago, we sent you on a photo scavenger hunt of Storrs Street. Several readers took advantage of the warm weather and entered themselves into the contest to win a $20 gift certificate to any Concord business. The winner, drawn at random, is Jim Thomas. Congratulations! Kudos are due to Kenneth Eddins, Melissa Johnson, Fred Graf, Greta Puc and Page Cannon for their sleuthing skills. Wondering where some of our photo...
Mystery photo
This obelisk, now alongside Pleasant Street near Concord Hospital, commemorates the killing of Obadiah Peters, John Bean, John Lufkin, Samuel Bradley and Jonathan Bradley on Aug. 11, 1746, by Abenaki warriors. The deaths are honored as victims of an Indian massacre, but in fact they were something else. What was it? The deaths took place long ago, but the monument plays a role in the 20th century. That story is told in...
From famous worms to goat cheese
This Saturday is your last chance until next year to stock up on local goods like organic sprouts, grass-fed beef, natural body products and more at the Concord Winter Farmers' Market held inside the greenhouse at Cole Gardens, 430 Loudon Road. Joan O'Connor (you may be familiar with her product, Joan's Famous Composting Worms, because, well, her worms are famous) started the winter market after visiting...
You've got heart
We've always known it! But Concord showed us once again through the “Hearts for Haiti” campaign, sponsored by Capitol Craftsman and Romance Jewelers. Folks chose to stand with Haiti as they purchased sterling silver hearts for their loved ones this Valentine's Day. Capitol Craftsman donated 100 percent of the purchase price to Partners in Health Haiti relief effort. In just 10 days, over 75 hearts were sold and...
