Dover, NH

This is a story from our local newspaper, Foster's Daily Democrat. I wanted to share this story because I think it's a great thing this young boy has done. This is just another reason why I love living where I do. The people around me are so loving and caring.

As an annual tradition, sixth grader Jay Gallipo, 11, asked his birthday party guests for non-perishable food items instead of gifts. He donated the boxes of food to St. Joseph's Food Pantry in Dover on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

He chose this charity because it is so close to Thanksgiving, and it is a hard year for so many people.

This year, much like most others, I will be involved in a lot of community development and charitable organizations. I came across one scholarship in particular that really struck a cord. A local family, the Doucette's lost their son Brian in 2007 when a drunk driver struck a car he was riding in.

Brian was an all around athlete. Playing in multiple sports throughout his life. Hockey was his passion. In his memory, a scholarship was created. The Brian W. Doucette scholarship is awarded every year to a local hockey player. As many of you know, hockey is a large part of my life, and my families lives. I grew up playing hockey, and now my son plays hockey. We are a tight community that sticks together and helps eachother out through good times and bad.

Century 21 Central Falls Realty will be sponsoring the 1st annual "smile every mile for Douce" 5k road race/walk, to be held in Dover New Hampshire on October 24th, 2009. The race will start and finish at Dover High School, Dover New Hampshire, and will be a USATF certified course. All proceeds will benefit the Brian W. Doucette scholarship. Please join us, or donate to help this wonderful cause.

For a little more information about Brian W. Doucette, check out the video on the link below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=on7Hyeod8PA

For more information about how YOU can hlep the Brian W. Doucette memorial scholarship, contact Bill Somerset, Century 21 Central Falls Realty, bill@century21central.com, or 603-512-5971. For more information about the "smile every mile for Douce" 5k road race/walk, contact Sarah Gnirk at 207-251-8412

Be the first to register for the inaugural running of the Apple Harvest Day 5k. Loop through downtown Dover, with a finish in the heart of the 25th Annual Apple Harvest Day Festival. Walkers welcome, cash prizes. Contact the chamber at 742-2218 for sponsorship and group runner information.

When: Saturday, October 03, 2009 @ 8:30 AM local time

How much: Pre-Reg, $17 Adult, $12 (15 and Under)

Registration closing date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 12:00 PM

Where: Downtown Dover, First Street

If you need new flooring, call my Dover New Hampshire flooring specialist, TJ Sprague, for a free consult. Whether you are preparing your house for sale or improving your home for your own comfort, new flooring will make a dramatic difference.

TJ Sprague is the President of Floor Coverings International, and he takes customer satisfaction very seriously. Their pledge is to exceed customer expectations. They are located in Dover, New Hampshire and they service customers from the Seacoast area all the way to Wolfboro.

TJ is a third generation flooring specialist. His grandfather, Herbert Sprague, opened Sprague Floor Covering in 1946. TJ's dad, Ted Sprague, has been running the business since the eighties and bought Floor Coverings International this past January to better service his customers.

Ted handles the commercial side of the business, while TJ handles the residential.

With so many flooring companies and home improvement stores to choose from, it can be confusing and difficult to find a company you can trust.

I have personally referred many of my clients, including my son, to TJ and have yet to be disappointed in his service. TJ goes above and beyond to make sure his customers are treated with respect and are satisfied with the final product.

Floor Coverings International's in-home design consultations are complimentary and installations come with a lifetime install warranty. In most cases they will even move the furniture and appliances out of the room for you. TJ and his design specialists are familiar with all types of flooring and they will help you decide which product is the best choice for you. Yes, they do have eco-friendly choices available.

Floor Coverings International offers a very special service...something I really find helpful to my clients. They use InspireNet, a computer graphic software that enables their customer to see photos of their actual room with different flooring choices. You can view an example of this awesome service on their website. Just click on the different floor samples and watch the floor change. Imagine how much easier it can be to decide between carpet and wood if you can see pictures of the room both ways.

Floor Coverings International

97 New Rochester Road

Dover NH

603-742-3869