🌱 Concord Daily: Rain, Wintry Mix Coming; New Nursing Programs

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! It's Tony Schinella. Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 43 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Concord today:

1. Rain, wintry mix in New Hampshire on Tuesday could make roads slick (WMUR Manchester)
2. 6 schools launching nursing programs (Becker's Hospital Review)
3. NH Chronicle: Snagging a Deal at the State Surplus Sale (WMUR Manchester)
4. NH Man Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting Was Hospital VP (Concord Patch)
5. Rundlett Wrestlers Place 3rd In Statewide Competition (Concord Patch)
6. NH House rejects bills targeting school food programs (WCAX)
7. NH open snowmobile registration weekend is March 4-6 (WCAX)
8. Marasco named director of NH division of motor vehicles (WCAX)
9. This Week's Events In Concord Area (Concord Patch)
10. Ann Elizabeth (Henneberry) LeBrun, 94 (Port City Daily)
11. Hunter education courses being offered around the state (Associated Press)
12. Concord Job Openings: See Who's Hiring In The Area (Concord Patch)
13. Jodi Chamberland Obituary (2022) - Dover, NH - Concord Monitor (Legacy.com)
14. New Hampshire HS Hockey - Division 1 Top 10: Resurgent Hanover Moves Up To #4; #5 Bishop Guertin Posts Three Shutout Wins (HNIB News)

Today in Concord:

• Social Security Seminar 2/22 & 2/24 (6:30 PM)
• Adult & Teen Take and Make: Pressed Flower Sun Catcher (9:00 AM)
• Gentle Chair Yoga- Tuesday (9:00 AM)
• The Forgotten African Americans of WWII (6:00 PM)
• The Forgotten African Americans of WWII (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New Hampshire Lottery: "7s are lucky with our new scratch ticket, $5 Lucky 7, where the more 7s you get, the more cash you win — up to $100,000! Pick one (or 7) up today and find those 7s!" (Facebook)
• New Hampshire Police Association: "Law enforcement united this weekend at the Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club to honor Staff Sergeant Jessie Sherrill. Great turnout by the LE community and by friends and family of Jessie Sherrill. I was honored to represent NHPA in the even..." (Facebook)
• NHTI Paramedic Emergency Medicine: "Thankful for the generous donation of money & supplies from our friends at Stewart's Ambulance Service! Happy to have three of their employees as part of the freshmen class… https://www.nhti.edu/nhti-receives-generous-paramedic-donation/" (Facebook)
• HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Thank you Total Image Running for choosing #HOPE4NH as the beneficiary of the 7th annual #Aflac Super Chili 🌶Bowl 5K last weekend. ❤Heartful thanks to the staff, runners and volunteers." (Facebook)
• The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation Network: "Our offices will be closed today in observance of Presidents' Day." (Facebook)
• Visit Concord, NH: "The rip-roaring tale of the one and only Concord Coach To many the Concord Coach is the symbol of the Old West. It took its name from the city, and went on to star in countless Westerns, conjuring up images of adventure. https://www.visi..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Join us in remembering Alec White and supporting one of our beloved NAMIWalks NH teams on Pink Donuts for Alec Day 🍩! Every year on Alec's birthday (February 26th) is unofficially Pink Donuts for Alec Day! People from all over the count..." (Facebook)
• Five Rivers Conservation Trust: "In observance of President’s Day, Five Rivers reflects our connection to New Hampshire’s former Governor John G. Winant, the namesake of Winant Park on Fisk Road in Concord. The land was gifted to the City of Concord in 2009 by the forme..." (Facebook)
• Future In Sight: "“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” ― Abraham Lincoln ⭐Happy President's Day from Future In Sight! ⭐ Image Description: An American flag and a sunset, with the words "Happy President's Day United States of America"" (Facebook)
• New Futures: ""Why would New Hampshire go backward and switch from opt-out to opt-in? This is bad public health policy and bad for the citizens of New Hampshire." - Suzanne Allison, RN, BSN, Barnstead. https://www.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-NH-Immuniz..." (Facebook)
• City of Concord, New Hampshire: "A reminder that all City offices are closed today in observance of Presidents' Day. Trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule. Parking is also free in the City today." (Facebook)
• Concord Parks and Rec Department: "We agree pickleball is the fastest growing sport. We have six indoor courts during winter months, see our drop in schedule below. https://www.npr.org/2022/02/19/1081257674/americas-fastest-growing-sport-pickleball?utm_medium=social&utm_t..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Monday, March 7th, 6 PM (Zoom) 9-8-8 in New Hampshire Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Listening Session Register to participate: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuc-2rrT8uG9NoW0eXmJrTmIogvP7Q_mrg" (Facebook)
• Concord General Services: "Our offices and all City offices will be closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents' Day. Trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule." (Facebook)
• HOPE for New Hampshire Recovery: "Monday: 12:00-1:00p All Recovery 4:30-5:30p AA “Honest Work Group” 5:30-6:30p AA “As Bill Sees It” 6:00-8:00p Ear Acupuncture" (Facebook)
• Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire: "The CCCNH office is closed today in observance of President's Day. If you need assistance, call our 24/7 free and confidential hotline at 866-841-6229 to speak to an advocate." (Facebook)
• Junior Service League of Concord: "What are you waiting for?!" (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "NAMI NH is closed on Monday, Feb. 21st in honor of Presidents' Day. The NH Rapid Response Access Point is available 24/7 if you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis. To connect, call/text 833-710-64..." (Facebook)
• NAMI New Hampshire: "Your voice needed to support Crisis Intervention Team Training and LGBTQ+ youth! Please #Act4MentalHealth today – it just takes a few minutes: https://conta.cc/3rXfUPT" (Facebook)
• Junior Service League of Concord: "What are you waiting for?! Registration link in bio! #nh #golfnewengland #603love #golftournament" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South End: "My cousin is missing, if anyone has seen him please call the Ashby Police at 978-386-5652. - https://ashbypolice.org/2022/02/20/ashby-police-seek-missing-man/" (Nextdoor)

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— Tony Schinella

About me: Award-winning journalist and broadcaster for Patch.com in NH (off and on) since June 2011. Community coverage includes Concord, Hampton-North Hampton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Salem. Reachable at tony.schinella@patch.com. Career highlights available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...