Rabies Clinic in Support of the Londonderry Lancer Marching Band Trip to China in 2008

Earlier in January, I wrote about supporting Andy Soucy and the Londonderry Lancer Marching Band for their trip to China in 2008. Here's another fund raising event that will help protect you and your family. The upcoming Rabies Clinic.

Rabies Clinic

When: Saturday - April 5, 2008

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM



Where: Londonderry Central Fire Station

268 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH



Vaccinating Dogs, Cats, Ferrets & Rabbits
(over 12 weeks of age)



** Must bring previous Rabies certificate to receive 3 year vaccination **



Donation: $10.00



Protect your Pets and your Family.



Sponsored by: Londonderry Animal Clinic LLC



Entire Proceeds to benefit:
LONDONDERRY LANCER MARCHING BANDS TRIP TO CHINA!!

A Trip to Mount Washington Observatory

Spend a night over at New Hampshire's Mount Washington Observatory through mid-April 2008.

Trips leave from the base of Mount Washington at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the two-day trip, then head back to the valley the next afternoon (weather permitting). The trip includes transportation, lectures and field trips, tours of the observatory and the summit, all meals and overnight lodging.

Sleeping arrangements are summer camp style, with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. There is heat, but no showers for guests.

The EduTrip program is open to members of the observatory, and most participants join just to make the trip. In addition to the membership fee ($30 and up), the cost of each trip is $459 per person. Any "physically fit" adult can make the trip, as can teenagers 14 and older who are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Click below for more on this Washington Post story and the directions to the Mountain:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/22/AR2008022201024.html


P.S. Always check the weather as it can be very tricky, and at times dangerous.

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE HOME SHOW

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE HOME SHOW

Click on the HOME SHOW HOUSE for savings.

New Hampshire's Oldest & Largest Professional Home Show

41st ANNUAL

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE HOME SHOW

MARCH 7-9, 2008

Radisson Hotel/Center of NH Convention Complex Manchester, NH

Show Hours
Friday, March 7th 1:00-8:00
Saturday, March 8th 10:00-8:00
Sunday, March 9th 10:00-4:00

General Admission: $8.00 per person
Seniors (60+): $5.00 per person
Under 12 (Must be accompanied by an adult) Free

Parking $3.00 at city garage next to Center of NH
with Home Show wristband.

Hollis Heritage Commission to catalog pre-1960s homes

Hollis has its share of history, and now a small group of volunteers is working on an ambitious project to catalog it.

Last week, the Hollis selectmen agreed to allow the heritage commission to accept a $15,000 grant from the N.H. Division of Historical Resources to create a database of vital statistics for more than 560 structures in Hollis built before 1960.

Click here for the rest of the story.

New Hampshire Small Business Owners Struggle in Uncertain Times

New Hampshire is a state that relies heavily on small businesses for its well-being. One out of every 4 businesses employ 20 people or less. So when the small business owners start to sneeze, there is chance that the whole state may catch cold.

Not only the latest sub-prime mortgage crisis but other factors like increasing fuel prices and medical expenses have also contributed to the recent downturn of fortunes on New Hampshire's proverbial Main Street. People seem to be more careful with their money and think twice before they make a purchase.

Small businesses in various New Hampshire cities polled by New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper mostly reported the same thing – times are rough and they are barely making it.
Ron Poirier, co-owner of Bob & Sons Automotive on Manchester's West Side, said "we're just treading water waiting for the lifeboat to pick us up."

Jim Flowers, who owns a retail store in Manchester, felt better about his 15% increase in sales in December. But in January, his gross dipped by 50% and he expects February to bring in even less.

The Scrapbook Attic on the mall in Lebanon is reportedly going out of business at the end of this month (February 2008).

The number of going-out-of-business signs seems to have increased lately on Nashua's Main Street. Absolutely New Hampshire, a made-in-New Hampshire gift shop, and Sugar Snaps, a high-end children's clothing store, are just two of them.

A 21,000 sq ft development project planned for Goffstown by Brookfield Investment Group was put on hold when not enough commercial tenants showed interest.

However, a number of new restaurant and stores have also sprung up in downtown Nashua recently.

All businesses are cyclical in nature. Given the traditional vitality of small businesses in New Hampshire and the consumer loyalty with which a lot of Granite State businesses have been awarded for decades in the past, those mom and pop stores that can weather this storm will again be glad they are doing business in New Hampshire.

Visit http://www.yourhomebuyingassistance.org/ for a comprehensive package of home buying assistance programs that can help you get the home of your dreams in New Hampshire and Northeast Massachusetts even in this turbulent market.

(PHOTO CREDIT: Wikipedia photo by Jim Richmond published under GNU license. Swamscott Street in Newfields, Fall of 2005. Thanks Jim for the beautiful photo!)

Andy Soucy of Londonderry, NH Deserves Our Support for China 2008

If you live in New Hampshire, and especially in Londonderry, you know Andy Soucy. He is the talented and hard-working Band Director for Londonderry Schools. The Londonderry High School Lancer's Marching Band is something to see and be proud of, thanks to all the diligent work and dedication by Mr. Soucy.

Did you know that the band has been to the Rose Bowl Parade 3 times already?

But hear this -- the band is now planning a trip to China this summer. That will be a crowning achievement both for the City of Londonderry and also for Andy's music career which started after he graduated from college over 30 years ago. There is a chance Governor John Lynch may also join the band to represent the great state of New Hampshire with pride in China.

Soucy did not have any need to prove his credentials to anyone but he really rose up to the occasion when he conducted the venerable Boston Pops at Machester's Verizon Center on December 15, 2007.

A clarification - when we say "the band," we mean THE BAND, with over 300 members!

Check out this site for more information on Londonderry's very best:
www.lancermusic.org.

There is, however, one "little" challenge that needs to be solved before Londonderry can send its great Band and Director to China - money. To solve that bottleneck, there'll be a fundraiser Auction Gala on March 7, 2008 sponsored by Twin Gate Farm. The Gala will be held at Atkinson Resort and Country Club, 85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson NH.

Don't you miss it!

The City of Londonderry, its talented youngsters, and Mr. Soucy are worth all our support.

New Hampshire Highlights - Mount Washington

New Hampshire has so many things to do and see for folks of all ages.

One of the great year-around attractions is Mount Washington which offers great skiing and very challenging climbing opportunities. But watch out for the weather since it’s no joke even in summer months. Every year some people try to go up Mt. Washington totally unprepared and they end up losing their lives. Pay close attention to weather advisories and make sure to check with the forest rangers and the Mount Washington Observatory website before venturing out for any outdoor activities.

To go up the mountain you can use either the Mount Washington Cog Railway or the Mount Washington Auto Road. And the scenery is simply breathtaking on a calm beautiful day.

One local highlight is the famous Mount Washington Hotel and Resort, a historic landmark built in 1905. The hotel offers Alpine and Nordic winter sports as well as golf (2 courses), tennis, and various hiking and nature programs offered through its "Adventure Center."