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Central NH Public Health Region to Conduct Mass Dispensing Mobilization Exercise in Lincoln today
LINCIOLN — The Central New Hampshire Public Health Region will conduct Operation POD Mobilization; taking place at Lin-Wood Junior/Senior High School today at 10 a.m.
Participants will include members of the Lincoln and Woodstock Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management and the Health Officer. Additionally, volunteers from the Pemi- Baker Medical Reserve Corps, Greater Franklin-Bristol Medical Reserve Corps, and representatives from the State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
"The Central New Hampshire Health Partnership is proud to bring this important emergency exercise to the Town of Lincoln for the first time," say Donna Quinn, regional public health coordinator for Central NH. "Operation POD Mobilization will test the readiness of this regional point of dispensing location—The Lin-Wood Junior/Senior High School— which is a designated regional facility that would be utilized in the event the need arose to provide mass prophylaxis such as was the case with the H1N1 pandemic of 2009-2010."
This important public health exercise will test the command and control, facility set up, and the ability to coordinate staff from several different area agencies. The following communities/ agencies have accepted an invitation to take part in this event: Town of Lincoln, Town of Woodstock, Town of Ashland, Town of Bristol, Town of Campton, Speare Memorial Hospital, Plymouth State University, Greater Franklin-Bristol Public Health Region, Pemi-Baker Community Health, State of NH Emergency Services Unit, and the State of NH Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Grafton County Sheriff's Department Communications Division.
Participants will include members of the Lincoln and Woodstock Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management and the Health Officer. Additionally, volunteers from the Pemi- Baker Medical Reserve Corps, Greater Franklin-Bristol Medical Reserve Corps, and representatives from the State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
"The Central New Hampshire Health Partnership is proud to bring this important emergency exercise to the Town of Lincoln for the first time," say Donna Quinn, regional public health coordinator for Central NH. "Operation POD Mobilization will test the readiness of this regional point of dispensing location—The Lin-Wood Junior/Senior High School— which is a designated regional facility that would be utilized in the event the need arose to provide mass prophylaxis such as was the case with the H1N1 pandemic of 2009-2010."
This important public health exercise will test the command and control, facility set up, and the ability to coordinate staff from several different area agencies. The following communities/ agencies have accepted an invitation to take part in this event: Town of Lincoln, Town of Woodstock, Town of Ashland, Town of Bristol, Town of Campton, Speare Memorial Hospital, Plymouth State University, Greater Franklin-Bristol Public Health Region, Pemi-Baker Community Health, State of NH Emergency Services Unit, and the State of NH Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Grafton County Sheriff's Department Communications Division.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:43
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Dick Dearborn and Eptam Plastics are Good Sports, Support Mill's Private Collections event
LACONIA — Dick Dearborn and Eptam Plastics have once again stepped up to the plate to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Historic Belknap Mill's Private Collections' Event which will be held on Friday, May 10 at the Lake Opechee Inn & Conference Center.
For the eighth year in a row, Dearborn and Eptam are the number-one, super fan of the event, which supports efforts to preserve and enhance ongoing programming at the historic mill.
This year's theme, a "Sports Spectacular," will showcase a collection of vintage racecars, classic sports cars, and rare sports memorabilia from notable collectors in the Lakes Region.
Pre-game activities include a warm-up cocktail and hor d'oeuvre reception sponsored by another super fan, Bank of New Hampshire. A tailgate-style dinner provides favorites hot off the grill, and half-time highlights include entertainment and dancing to the sounds of Annie & the Orphans.
"We are fortunate to have Mr. Dearborn, Eptam Plastics and Bank of New Hampshire on our team," states Andre Paquette, the Mill's volunteer Executive Director. "Their generous support of this event helps support educational programming and the historic preservation of the Historic Belknap Mill all year long."
Eptam Plastics and Bank of New Hampshire join the following contributing sponsors: AutoServ Dealerships; Cantin Chevrolet; Happy Jack's Pipe & Tobacco Shop; the Laconia Daily Sun; Lake Opechee Inn & Spa; Marine Properties, LLC; Meredith Village Savings Bank; Profile Automotive Group; Paugus Bay Marina; Stone Gate Winery; and Weeks Commercial.
The Historic Belknap Mill encourages others to show their good sportsmanship and join its members and guests at this fun event. Tickets are $100 per person or $575 for a table of six. For more information and tickets, contact the Historic Belknap Mill at (603) 524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.
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Cheering on super fan Dick Dearborn of Eptam Plastics (right) are the Belknap Mill's Private Collections' Event committee members Steve Weeks Sr. and Alison Whynot. (Courtesy photo)
For the eighth year in a row, Dearborn and Eptam are the number-one, super fan of the event, which supports efforts to preserve and enhance ongoing programming at the historic mill.
This year's theme, a "Sports Spectacular," will showcase a collection of vintage racecars, classic sports cars, and rare sports memorabilia from notable collectors in the Lakes Region.
Pre-game activities include a warm-up cocktail and hor d'oeuvre reception sponsored by another super fan, Bank of New Hampshire. A tailgate-style dinner provides favorites hot off the grill, and half-time highlights include entertainment and dancing to the sounds of Annie & the Orphans.
"We are fortunate to have Mr. Dearborn, Eptam Plastics and Bank of New Hampshire on our team," states Andre Paquette, the Mill's volunteer Executive Director. "Their generous support of this event helps support educational programming and the historic preservation of the Historic Belknap Mill all year long."
Eptam Plastics and Bank of New Hampshire join the following contributing sponsors: AutoServ Dealerships; Cantin Chevrolet; Happy Jack's Pipe & Tobacco Shop; the Laconia Daily Sun; Lake Opechee Inn & Spa; Marine Properties, LLC; Meredith Village Savings Bank; Profile Automotive Group; Paugus Bay Marina; Stone Gate Winery; and Weeks Commercial.
The Historic Belknap Mill encourages others to show their good sportsmanship and join its members and guests at this fun event. Tickets are $100 per person or $575 for a table of six. For more information and tickets, contact the Historic Belknap Mill at (603) 524-8813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.
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Cheering on super fan Dick Dearborn of Eptam Plastics (right) are the Belknap Mill's Private Collections' Event committee members Steve Weeks Sr. and Alison Whynot. (Courtesy photo)
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:41
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Free Admision but Rabies Shots will cost $13 at Tilton Pet Expo
TILTON — There will be no admission fee for the Tilton-Northfield Rotary Club's annual Pet Expo, which will be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the former Agway builiding on Rte. 3-11. But there will be a charge of $13 for rabies shots for pets. A story in Tuesday's edition said that there would be no fee for rabies shots.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:37
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Feline Fix It Wagon at Tilton Rotary Pet Expo Saturday.
TILTON — Rozzie May Animal Alliance will be offering a cat spay/neuter clinic at the Annual Rotary Club Pet Expo onm Saturday, Saturday, April 27.
The RMAA Feline Fix It Wagon will spend the day at 67 East Main St., Tilton, providing local cats with spay/neuter services as well as vaccines and other services.
This mobile unit has been on the road since April 2012 altering cats from Gorham to Conocrd. RMAA has completed over, 5,000 dog and cats sterilzation surgeries. Dog clinics are held at the stationary clinic in Conway and cats on the road (1,600 since last April!)
This state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic will arrive early Saturday morning, welcome all cats who have signed up for the day. The cats arrive between 8-8:30 a.m.. Appointments are needed: call 447-1373 or sign up online at www.rozziemay.org.
The doctor, Dr. K Moore of Keene,will arrive and complete physicals exams on all the cats before surgery starts. The cats will go home that same afternoon.
The Fix It Wagon offers a clinic package, which includes surgery, Rabies Vaccine, Capstar flea pill, and nail trim Males - $60, Females - $75. Additional services are available.
The RMAA Feline Fix It Wagon will spend the day at 67 East Main St., Tilton, providing local cats with spay/neuter services as well as vaccines and other services.
This mobile unit has been on the road since April 2012 altering cats from Gorham to Conocrd. RMAA has completed over, 5,000 dog and cats sterilzation surgeries. Dog clinics are held at the stationary clinic in Conway and cats on the road (1,600 since last April!)
This state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic will arrive early Saturday morning, welcome all cats who have signed up for the day. The cats arrive between 8-8:30 a.m.. Appointments are needed: call 447-1373 or sign up online at www.rozziemay.org.
The doctor, Dr. K Moore of Keene,will arrive and complete physicals exams on all the cats before surgery starts. The cats will go home that same afternoon.
The Fix It Wagon offers a clinic package, which includes surgery, Rabies Vaccine, Capstar flea pill, and nail trim Males - $60, Females - $75. Additional services are available.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 11:35
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