Radiogazette

Friday’s Show — April 6 2012

annhaggart — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:41:27 +0000

On today’s show:

 We visit Southern NH Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Newington during Roger Wood Reports

 PHS Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski gives the Clipper Sport Report with the PHS pep band providing the musical background.

 Do you have an IRA? What kind do you have? Mark Berube on Smart Money Solutions gives all the details

 Talk to the Animals weekly columnist, Sheila Ryan of the NH SPCA, introduces us to our first Siamese on the show.

 Chuck McMahon, Portsmouth Herald reporter joins me live in studio to discuss that beach tree…..

And in our second half hour:

 Tom gives us another Clipper Sports update.

 Ray Anderson is back with Take a Long Hike. Ray’s climbing the beautiful Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains. Visit Ray’s blog at TakeaLong Hike.com.

 We end with two special segments acknowledging that it is Good Friday in the Christian faith. Father Robert Archon of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church tells us about his religion and how his congregation celebrates Easter.

 Former Corpus Christi pastor Father Michael Kerper discusses forgiveness, using the relationship of Judas and Christ as a framework for our own lives.

Talk to the Animals — Furby

annhaggart — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:38:34 +0000

Today we’re going to talk about a gorgeous little kitty named Furby! Furby is a five to six year old Siamese Torti Point girl that is looking for her final, forever home.

Poor Furby has been returned to the NHSPCA twice, neither of which had anything to do with her. We first met little Furby back in 2009 and she was adopted along with another cat. Unfortunately, after two years in that home, Furby and the other cat weren’t getting along. Her owners brought her back to us. Again, she was adopted a few months back and then just last week the adopters returned her because they needed to move and couldn’t take Furby with them.
Furby is a pretty typical Siamese and can be a bit of a diva. Once she gets to know you, you’ll see her true personality! Furby really enjoys cuddling and being patted. She will snake her way in and out of your legs, rubbing all over you and purring! She also likes watching birds out the window and snacking on kitty treats. Furby lived with other kitties in her previous home, but she will probably do best without young children, as she tends to get a little overwhelmed by a lot of commotion. If you have a quiet home that’s missing something, stop by and meet Furby today! She will be a great addition to your family!

Like all of our other kitties, Furby is already spayed, microchipped and up to date on all her shots!

Want to help more animals like Furby? Register NOW for The New Hampshire SPCA’s 20th Annual PAWS WALK!

Gather your family and friends and join us for the largest grassroots event on the Seacoast to benefit the animals!
Paws Walk will be held on Sunday, June 10 at Stratham Hill Park – it’s a fun day for the whole family you won’t want to miss! To register, go to our website at nhspca.org and click on the link for Paws Walk!
For more information on this and other events, and to see more of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at nhspca.org.

Friday’s Show March 30 2012

annhaggart — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:23:20 +0000

On today’s show:

 Roger Wood Reports on the jersey barriers going up on the Sarah Long Bridge.

 We get all the latest on gasoline prices from Pat Moody of AAA New England

 Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski presents the Clipper Sports Report with music by the PHS pep band.

 Mark Berube, a Charted Financial Consultant, is back with his new weekly column for Radiogazette titled Smart Money Solutions. Today Mark and I are discussing a bucket list for retirement—and we’re not talking travel.

 Sheila Ryan of the NH SPCA tells us about Jasmine the dog on Talk to the Animals.

 Matt Kanner of The Wire joins me live in studio to bring us up to date on the legislation being discussed and voted on in Concord.

In our second half hour

 Clipper Sports Report is back with another update.

 We find out about some fun week-end activities.

 We introduce a new periodic segment called Science and the Sea. Today’s topic: the Titantic!

Ray and family on their first hike.

 We welcome back Ray Anderson, our Take a Long Hike columnist.

Visit Ray’s blog Takealonghike.com

 And I’ll end the show today reading an essay by Meg Downey Hardy about pussy willows.

Talk to the Animals Jasmine

annhaggart — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:25:30 +0000

Today we’re going to talk about Jasmine, a sweet, lovable senior girl looking for a loving retirement home.She is an Australian Shepard mix, and is going to be someone’s new best friend.
Jasmine is 11 years old and came into the shelter two weeks ago because the only people she’d ever known as her family, could no longer care for her. They had given her a home for 10 years and were now moving to an apartment that wouldn’t allow her there.
She came in skinny and with hot spots from a flea allergy. We are treating her flea allergy and helping her to adjust to this environment, but she’d much rather be in a home.
Jasmine has lived with both cats and dogs and has been good with them here as well. She has also lived with children. She is quiet, calm and really easy to walk on leash. The staff and volunteers have already fallen in love with her, and all we hope for is that an adopter will come and fall in love with her too – soon.
Due to her age, Jasmine qualifies as a Seniors for Seniors adoption candidate which means, for a person 65 years old or greater, we would completely waive the adoption fee for miss Jasmine.
Like all of our cats, dogs and bunnies, Jasmine is spayed, micro chipped and up to date on all of her shots.
And, speaking of shots, we have our second Rabies and microchip clinic coming up on Sunday, April 15, from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary but your pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. The cost is $15.00. nh.spca.org

Friday March 23 2012

annhaggart — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:37:51 +0000

On Friday’s show:

Roger Wood Reports on what’s in store for that beautiful beach tree on the grounds of a local church. Visit Roger’s blog at http://theseacoast.co/

 We get all the latest on gasoline prices from Pat Moody of AAA New England

 Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski presents the Clipper Sports Report with music by the PHS pep band.

 We welcome Mark Berube a Charted Financial Consultant, with his new weekly column for Radiogazette titled Smart Money Solutions. Today Mark and I are discussing bonds.

 Sheila Ryan of the NH SPCA tells us about Shadow, a six year old tiger cat, on Talk to the Animals.

 Charlie Griffin is back with a newsmaker interview. This morning Charlie interviews local physician Tom Clairmont about providing and paying for healthcare. The US Supreme Court is due to listen to arguments on Obamacare this month.

In our second half hour:

 Clipper Sports Report returns with another update.

 Chuck McMahon of the Portsmouth Herald joins me live in studio to discuss what’s happening with the request for sidewalk restaurant seating with alcohol service.

 We head up North for Maple Syrup week-end. Peter Thomson of the NH Maple Syrup Producers fills us in.

 We welcome back Ray Anderson,
our Take a Long Hike columnist. Visit Ray’s blog at Takealonghike.com

 And I’ll end the show today with a personal essay on visiting NH maple sugar houses.

Enjoy the show!

Talk to the Animals — Shadow

annhaggart — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:20:58 +0000

Shadow is gorgeous, six year old brown tiger kitty who has been with us for quite a while now, and honestly, we’re not sure why! She is a friendly and social girl who loves to be petted and cuddled. She is also extremely playful, and loves toys (especially ones with catnip!).
She originally spent her time at the shelter in a community room, where she lived with other cats, but we soon learned that she is happiest without other kitties around. She is much more comfortable in her new environment, where she has her area all to herself! We’re not sure how she would do with dogs, but she would probably be okay in a family with older kids.
Poor Shadow has been here since last summer because her owner passed away and she had nowhere else to turn. For some reason, Shadow seems to get overlooked here at the shelter, but every day she hopes it will be her day to find her forever home.
Like all of our cats, dogs and bunnies, Shadow is spayed, micro chipped and up to date on all of her shots.
Come in and meet this pretty girl today!
Register NOW for The New Hampshire SPCA’s 20th Annual PAWS WALK!
Gather your family and friends, especially those with 4 legs, and join us for the largest grassroots event on the Seacoast to benefit the animals!
Paws Walk will be held on Sunday, June 10 at Stratham Hill Park! We are seeking Sponsors, Vendors, Walkers and Teams to raise money for animals like Shadow – it’s a fun day for the whole family you won’t want to miss! To register, just go to our website at nhspca.org and click on the link for Paws Walk!
For more information on this and other events, and to see more of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at nhspca.org.

Friday’s Show March 16 2012

annhaggart — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:18:27 +0000

On today’s show:

 Roger Wood Reports on the NRC’s rejection of the Seacoast Anti pollution League’s attempt to stop the 20 year re-licensing of the Seabrook Nuclear Plant.

 We get all the latest on gasoline prices from Pat Moody of AAA New England

 Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski presents the Clipper Sports Report with music by the PHS pep band.

 Gideon, an elder, loving cat joins us on Talk to the Animals.

 We welcome Mark Berube, a Charted Financial Consultant.
Mark will be doing a weekly column for Radiogazette titled Smart Money Solutions.

In our second half hour

 Clipper Sports Report is back with another update.

 Matt Kanner of The Wire joins
me live in studio as he does every other week, to discuss legislative goings on in Concord.

 And we celebrate both St Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day as we listen in on a fun conversation between two Seacoast women who grew up in very different ethnic enclaves in Buffalo NY.

Talk to the Animals — Gideon

annhaggart — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:46:36 +0000

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Today we’re here to talk about Gideon! Gideon is a distinguished elder gentleman at 13 years old, but he still acts very much like a kitten! He is a silver tabby domestic shorthair who was transferred to us from a local shelter which had too many cats.

Some fun facts about Gideon are his favorite meal is tuna soup, he loves to be held, he loves his belly rubbed, and he is a real lap cat. Currently, Gideon has full run of our West Side Cat room, and loves people, and getting lots of attention.

He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of his shots, so come in today and meet this handsome guy, and let him live the rest of his golden years with your family!

We’d also like to invite you to come and “Freeze Your Tail Off” for the Animals! The New Hampshire SPCA is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Doggy Paddle Plunge, which will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th, at the New Castle Common. Register today and enjoy a hot lunch and a New Hampshire SPCA beach towel!!!
Win an “I Froze My Tail Off for the New Hampshire SPCA” Fleece and compete for prizes for “Best Costume” and “Most St. Patrick’s day Spirit”!

For more information on this and other events, and to see more of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at nhspca.org.

Friday’s Show March 2 2012

annhaggart — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:23:19 +0000

On today’s show:

Roger Wood Reports on the future of the shipyard—will there be a BRAC Commission?
We get all the latest on gasoline prices from Pat Moody of AAA New England
Portsmouth High School Assistant Athletic Director Tom Kozikowski presents the Clipper Sports Report with music by the PHS pep band.
Maggie Clair the cat joins us on Talk to the Animals.
And Charlie Griffin does a newsmaker interview with Leslie Stevens, Chair of the Portsmouth School Board

In our second half hour

Clipper Sports Report is back with another update.

Matt Kanner of The Wire joins me live in studio as he does every other week, to discuss legislative goings on in Concord. We’re talking beer, people….
We have a look at fun week-end activities.
And we’re talkin’ turkeys again this week. This time Steve Carrigan reads Bill Dawson’s essay titled The Pecking Order. And if you listen closely you’ll even hear those turkeys!

Talk to the Animals – Maggie Clair the cat

annhaggart — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:29:35 +0000

Today we’re going to talk about Maggie Clair, a gorgeous Domestic Short Hair cat. She is muted tortoiseshell with shades of gray, white and gold. Her picture really doesn’t do her justice. She came to us as a stray and like the vast majority of stray cats, was never claimed. We believe she is about 7 years old. She can be a bit timid, but is quite friendly once she warms up to you. Since she is a bit reserved, a quiet home environment with little stress would be the best for her.

She is spayed, micro chipped, up to date on all of her shots, and would be a wonderful addition to a quiet loving family. Come in and meet this pretty girl today!

We’d also like to invite you to come and “Freeze Your Tail Off” for the Animals! This St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th! The New Hampshire SPCA will hold its 2nd Annual Doggy Paddle Plunge. To register, or for more information on this and other events, and to see more of our adoptable animals, please visit our website at nhspca.org.