Carroll County RSVP’s Executive Director Mary Carey Seavey called Roy today on the Morning Show and told us all about how the Retired Senior & Volunteer Program is adapting to the concern of COVID-19. Mary explained that RSVP is made up of over 400 volunteers and they are ready to serve the Mount Washington Valley and surrounding areas. They have made some changes however, for example, they are no longer running general errands or grocery shopping, but they are continuing with Meals On Wheels, Prescription Pick Ups, Doctor Visits, and more. Mary said that her drivers and volunteers are “essential” and they are all practicing the guidelines laid out by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). They are running a safe, clean, and healthy operation and are ready to serve. Listen to the interview below!

 

For more details about Carroll Country RSVP please go to CARROLLCOUNTYRSVP.ORG or call 603-356-9331. You can also email info.ccrsvp@gmail.com

Deb Jasien of Fields of Ambrosia and one of the proud members of the White Mountain Independents called in last week and spoke with Gino all about her store’s efforts to give back to the community in this time of need through Vaughn Community Services and teaming up with Grant’s Shop & Save. They also discussed why shopping local now is more important than ever and what we can look forward to in the Spring and Summer when this is all over and done with. Deb says it best to look toward the future with hope NOT fear. Listen below!

 

For more information and to shop with Fields of Ambrosia please visit FIELDSOFAMBROSIA.COM

Jim Stacey of the janitorial supply company out of Tamworth, BNI Distribution gave Roy a call today on the morning show and let us know that he has bulk orders of toilet paper, paper towels, anti-bacterial cleaners, “restaurant” wipes, gloves, and more for sale to the public. Jim explains that he knows that Valley residents are in need of these products and wanted to be able to help without running up the prices. Jim has over 30 years experience in the industry and says it his pleasure to open up his business like this to fill the void. BNI Distribution is located at 376 Plains Rd in Tamworth, NH, however, Jim prefers if you call him first and make an appointment, if you would like to make a purchase. The number to call is 603-539-1640. It’s CASH or CHECK ONLY and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so do not wait. Listen to the interview below.

 

For more information about BNI Distribution please go to BNIDIST.COM

Dr. John Hopkins of Bellamy and Watson Fields Assisted Living Facilities in Dover, NH called the studio hotline yesterday to talk with Roy during the morning show. Dr. Hopkins explained what exactly Bellamy and Watson Fields is doing during this coronavirus pandemic and talked about how staff and patients are dealing with it. Dr. Hopkins goes on to explain the precautionary measure that the facilities have had to make and gave some insight on how families can still reach out to their loved ones in the facilities. Listen to the interview below.

 

For more information on Bellamy and Watson Fields Assisted Living Facilities please got to BELLAMYFIELDS.COM

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu is nominating Capt. Nathan Noyes to lead the New Hampshire State Police. Sununu was nominating Noyes at Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting. Noyes is commander of a field operations bureau in the state police. He has served as a state trooper since 2001, previously holding the ranks of troop commander, assistant troop commander, patrol supervisor, and trooper. Noyes has received several honors, including the Congressional Law Enforcement Award. The council will likely hold a confirmation vote on Noyes on April 8. He would succeed Col. Christopher Wagner, who retired after spending 25 years with the state police.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire is seeking volunteers, both medical and non-medical, who can help deal with surging cases of the new coronavirus in the state. Volunteers needed include licensed, as well as retired, doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, administrative, transportation, information technology, and security professionals. They can register online at www.nhresponds.org, a site that was created to get help with emergency situations following 9/11. Also, Gov. Chris Sununu said the coronavirus situation in New Hampshire doesn’t yet warrant a stay-at-home order, he said, “We’re not there today.”