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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

West Nile Virus Discovered in Salem NH

Dave has shared the following article from Salem Patch:
	DHHS: West Nile Virus Discovered in Salem A total of 18 batches of mosquitoes tested positive in three towns, including Salem.... West Nile Virus tests in Salem, test positive. Read more »

By N.H. Department of Health and Human Services

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is announcing that 18 batches of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) recently from the towns of Manchester, Nashua, and Salem.

Anyone with questions about WNV/EEE can call 1-866-273-6453

between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Other information about EEE and West Nile virus are available on the DHHS website at www.dhhs.nh.gov and on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

N.H. law makes state parks free for military

CONCORD, N.H. — Members of the military can now enjoy free admission to New Hampshire state parks thanks to a new law inspired by a Marine mom from Salisbury.

Mary Thayer pushed lawmakers to change the law after her son, Master Gunnery Sgt. Richard Thayer, visited her last summer. They were surprised to learn that while state park admission is free for some members of the New Hampshire National Guard, the offer did not extend to all military personnel.

That is no longer the case — the new law specifies that any member of the military can visit state parks for free. At a bill signing ceremony Monday, Mary Thayer thanked lawmakers and cried when she explained that her son is in North Carolina, preparing for his fifth deployment.

Monday, August 6, 2012

NASA's Curiosity lands successfully on mars and shoots photo's

the Mars Rover including the 7 minutes of terror that NASA had no communication with the rover. Everything went without a hitch, and the rover even sent back a couple of photo's just after landing.

Curiosity landing on mars 8/6/2012. This video is the last 11:30 of the landing of

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Injured Hiker assisted off Old Bridle Path in NH

FRANCONIA NOTCH, N.H. -- A Westford man who fell and injured his leg while hiking in Franconia Notch Saturday afternoon was helped from the trail by a rescue team, but officials say he was well-prepared for his hike.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified about 3:40 p.m. that Jay Enis, of Westford, fell and injured his leg while hiking on the Old Bridle Path Trail in Franconia Notch. Old Bridle Path is typically used to access the Greenleaf on the way up to Mount Lafayette. The trails on and around this ridge have been a frequent rescue area this year due to various reasons

Members of the Appalachian Mountain Club were helping Enis descend the trail under his own power, but conservation officers from New Hampshire Fish and Game and the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team started up the trail to assist.

Members of the rescue team found Enis about 4:15 p.m., about 2 1/2 miles from the trailhead. They provided first-aid and put a splint on Enis' leg. Everyone made it back to the trailhead by 8:05 p.m.

Despite the injury, Enis was able to slowly complete the hike with some assistance.

"Mr. Enis and the other member of his hiking party were prepared and had all the necessary clothing and equipment for a summer day hike," the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said in a press release.

The agency encourages all hikers to visit www. hikesafe.com for a list of recommended hiking equipment. The trails on and around this ridge have been a frequent rescue area this year due to various reasons, but the common theme in most of the rescues in the area have been due to the lack of preparedness.

Hikers who get in trouble while hiking unprepared can be forced to pay for their rescue.

Old Bridle Path (Red)

Stranded hikers at blame for lack of preparation and late departure

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are blaming a late departure and lack of preparedness for the late night rescue of four hikers from Mount Major in Alton.

The hikers, all from Somersworth, included two adults and two children. Officials say they did not begin their hike up the 1,786-foot mountain until 4 p.m. Sunday and were wearing light clothing and carrying one small light. Darkness fell during their descent.

The hiking party called 911 at 9:17 p.m. Fish and Game officials and members of the Alton Fire Department rushed to reach the hikers as storms were moving into the area. The hikers were escorted down the mountain and reached the trailhead at 11:25 p.m. Sunday.

Officials say hikers must be prepared with emergency clothing and gear.

Prepare for your hike: http://hikesafe.com/

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