Jan272012

Londonderry Teen Qualifies for Regional Ski Championship

By Jacklynn Weeks | January 27, 2012 | Posted in Around Town | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Jaiden Evarts during the races last Sunday, January 22, 2012.

Londonderry resident and Inventioneers member Jaiden Evarts, 14, recently found herself a new title as she blazed into the New Hampshire Alpine Racing Association’s USSA Regional Championship. Evarts claimed a spot for herself in the regional competition after an impressive finish in the J3 ski racing division on January 22, 2012 at Crotched Mountain in Bennington, New Hampshire.

Evarts has skied for the McIntyre Race Team in Manchester since 2004 and had just earned a second place trophy at the Cote Open race at Ragged Moutain in Danbury on January 8. She and her coach, Steve Diers, were excited to learn Evart was announced as a qualifier for the regional competition.

The Regional Championships will be held at Wildcat Mountain on February 22 for the slalom event and at Cranmore Mountain on February 26 for the giant slalom course. The top qualifiers from these events will go on to compete in the Junior Olympics.

Jaiden Evarts poses with her coach, Steve Diers, during race day last Sunday.

Skiing is a family affair for the Evarts, as Jaiden’s sister Bryeton, also a McIntyre Race Team member, earned eighth place in the Cote Open race. Brother Tristan skis for the Londonderry High School Race Team and has earned fourth and eighth place finishes in the first two races of the high school division race season.

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Jan272012

Mall to Host Second Annual Muscle Walk this Weekend

By Jacklynn Weeks | January 27, 2012 | Posted in Around Nutfield, Help | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

The Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester will host its second annual Muscle Dystrophy Association (MDA) Muscle Walk this Sunday, January 29, 2012. With more than 200 people expected to participate, including those served by the association, hopes are high that the event will raise more than $40,000.

During the event, participants can expect an announcement from the MDA State goodwill ambassador Adam Villeneuve, entertainment from DJ Chris White from True Entertainment, and games. There will also be vendor tables, heart touching stories about why people walk in the event, an act from University of New Hampshire and much more.

Muscle Walk individuals and teams can register for the event in a number of ways. Visit the Muscle Walk website here or call 603-471-2722. Registration can also take place at the event, beginning at 9 AM on Sunday.

Individuals and teams are encouraged to raise at least $100 in donations. This is enough to fund one minute of Muscle Dystrophy research seeking treatments and cures for muscle diseases and the cost of seeing two kids smile. All money raised during the event will help area residents suffering from Muscular Dystrophy, ALS and related muscle diseases.

To learn more about the walk and how to register, visit the Muscle Walk website.

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Jan262012

PSNH Preps and takes Precautions for tonights Winter Storm

By admin | January 26, 2012 | Posted in Alert, Around Town | Comments (2)

Customers of Public Service of New Hampshire are urged to prepare for the possibility of power outages associated with a winter storm expected to arrive Thursday evening into Friday morning. According to a National Weather Service winter storm advisory issued today, the storm is expected to bring up to 2-4 inches of snowfall in the parts of the state. Heavier snowfall is expected in the North Country, while freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions are expected in Western and Southern parts of the state. PSNH is already taking precautionary steps to prepare for the storm. The company on Thursday issued an internal weather advisory, a signal to employees to review their emergency plans and checklists and to prepare for possible outages.

The NWS Winter Weather Advisory Londonderry News published this morning remains in effect. Between the hours of 7pm tonight January 26, 2012 and 4pm Friday.

Locations the foothills of Maine and New Hampshire and the interior away from the coast.

  • Hazard types snow sleet and freezing rain
  • Accumulations 2 to 4 inches of snow (this is in the north we will be ice.)
  • Timing snow will begin in late this evening with sleet and
    freezing rain mixing in after midnight.
  • Impacts… roadways and sidewalks will become icy. Ice
    accumulation on trees may lead to downed branches and
    associated power outages.
  • Winds… east 5 to 10 mph.
  • Temperatures… in the lower 30s.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.

“Customers are reminded to report any outages immediately to PSNH at 1-800-662-7764,” said Mike Skelton, Communications Specialist. “Customers should also be mindful of possible downed lines, tree limbs and debris, and poor driving conditions given that the forecast is calling for freezing rain and ice.”

Important Safety Reminders from PSNH

Customers are urged to stay clear of fallen or sagging power lines and to treat all lines as if they are ‘live.’ They should also stay away from downed trees or poles, and report this situation immediately to PSNH at 1-800-662-7764.
In addition, PSNH reminds customers that it is critical for their safety and the safety of line workers who will repair the electrical system that portable generators be installed correctly. To protect line workers, a generator should only be attached to the house wiring and completely isolated from the utility supply. Without proper isolation, power that is being generated through the home could also feed into the PSNH electrical system and possibly electrocute a neighbor or a utility worker. Please take care when installing a portable generator. For more generator safety tips, visit psnh.com.

Be sure to follow local reports in our Breaking News box. On Twitter at LondonderryNH or text LondonderryNH to 40404 for updates on your cell phone.

Your reports in the comment section of weather stories or by twitter are appreciated and will be shared with what will be thousands of readers during the storm.

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Jan262012

John Gorka Just Booked, Two Shows this Weekend in Londonderry

By Jacklynn Weeks | January 26, 2012 | Posted in Around Town, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Ticket Update
FEB 3 COMEDY NIGHT – Only 4 tickets remain!
SUZANNE VEGA – Selling Fast!
JOHN WAITE – Selling Fast!
CHERYL WHEELER – Only 7 tickets remain!
JOHN MAYALL – SOLD OUT
STEPHEN KELLOGG – SOLD OUT!
KARLA BONOFF – Only 50 tickets remain!
JOHNNY WINTER – Only 8 tickets remain!
COLIN HAY – SOLD OUT

This Week
January 27 JAMES MONTGOMERY
When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home”. Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he learned firsthand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate”. Over the years, he’s carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.

January 28 EVAN GOODROW BAND
Evan Goodrow is a soul-singing, blues guitar playing powerhouse. His band, the EGB, is an exceptional display of musical talent combined with top-notch songwriting. Able to perform with a bare guitar trio and up to a 10 piece dance unit, it is obvious why the EGB and its various incarnations play over 300 dates per year in front of an average 40,000 people. Credits include playing with (or backing up) Entrain, Gordon Beadle, Bruce Katz, Ken Clark as well as playing numerous colleges and festivals as well as an opening slot for the grand bluesman “B.B. King.”

New Bookings
June 29 JOHN GORKA
John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition. Energetic acoustic music that is not a trend, not a fad, but an expression of everyday life, is his trademark. John’s rich baritone voice and unique songcraft weave a magical spell that can only be described as ‘Gorka.’

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Jan262012

Nicholas Cesarini, of Manchester

By admin | January 26, 2012 | Posted in Obituaries | Tagged | Comments (2)

Nicholas J. Cesarini, 25, of Manchester died on Dec. 24, 2011.
He was born in Lowell, Mass., on Jan. 9, 1986, the son of Peter Cesarini and Debra (Reynolds) Dubois.
He grew up in Londonderry, graduated with honors from Londonderry High School, and attended Keene State College.
He was employed by AgaMatrix Co.
He loved caring for animals, searching for and studying sea life and waterlife, fishing, biking, and snowboarding.
He leaves his longtime girlfriend, Vanessa Edwards of Manchester; his father and stepmother, Peter and Karen Cesarini of Londonderry; his mother, Debra Dubois of South Milwaukee, Wis.; six siblings, Andrew Cesarini of South Milwaukee, Wis., Tiffany Smerdon of Milwaukee, Wis., Zachary Dubois of South Milwaukee, Wis., Katherine Dubois of Grand Isle, Maine, Lauren Pacy of Manchester and Michael Kilgore of Londonderry; his maternal grandfather, Joseph Reynolds and his wife, Paula, of Dracut, Mass.; his maternal grandmother, Blanche Rossmiller of Wisconsin; an aunt and uncle, John and Gail Cesarini of Acton, Mass., an uncle Bob Cesarini, of Oregon, and aunt and uncle Claudia and Gary Comins, of San Diego CA, and Methuen MA
A private wake was held at the Lambert Funeral Home in Manchester.

A Tribute to Nick from his father Peter is available for viewing as a PDF HERE.

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Jan262012

Londonderry man needs your support at bone marrow drive

By Cynthia Caron | January 26, 2012 | Posted in Alert, Announcements, Around Town | Tagged , , , , , | Comment (1)

 

I received this in email today and wanted to be sure that all in our community are aware. I myself am on the bone marrow registry and have been since 1991 when a co-worker’s wife needed a bone marrow transplant. While I was not a match for her , I was called 4 years later as a potential match for a 12 year old child in Iowa. Further and complete studies showed that I was ruled out for him. However, my entire DNA is in the system and should another call come, it will be because I am a full match to someone.

Help possibly save a life! Hopefully someone in our community will be a match for Gerry! My prayers for Gerry and his family in that a match will be found.

The email I received is as follows:

HLA Registry Bone Marrow Typing Drive being held at Saint Jude Parish in Londonderry, NH.

Blood supplies are at a critical low due to recent storms and many who have been ill this winter season. Many drives have not met their goal!

Gerry Shuck, a Londonderry resident, as well as the 1,000’s of patients awaiting a bone marrow transplant need you to save their lives.
If you cannot attend, we can send you information to be typed at home, still at no cost. Please let me know if you would like a kit.

Please consider donating in this drive, a lot of lives depend on it…

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