Goffstown News : Health & Fitness

Goffstown boy faces road blocks after contracting EEE

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:36:00 GMT

BY SARAH LEBRUN Three years ago, Christopher “C.J.” Burke of Goffstown was just like any other child – content to run around in the backyard playing soccer and baseball with his brothers and sisters. But now, at the age of 7, C.J. struggles...(read more)

Man works to make 4,000-foot climbs in N.H.

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT

BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Mark Duval of Goffstown made his first 4,000-foot mountain climb in 1994, when a friend invited him along on a hike up Mount Moosilauke. Already an avid climber, Duval and his wife, Nina, had climbed Mount Washington several times,...(read more)

Mother and daughter face series of illnesses

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:40:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY As she was wheeled down the hallway for open-heart surgery that would ultimately save her life, Nicole Riel only had one piece of advice for the doctors who held her life in their hands. “Will someone please take care of my mom...(read more)

Saving par – Device sold by Goffstown man gives legs to paraplegics

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:17:00 GMT

BY MICHELLE KIM Jerry Donovan is the kind of guy who turns heads. And not just because of his zest for life. A 1999 van accident left the former Boston Gas pipe fitter paralyzed from the chest down. But today, he can play 18 holes of golf, buy a beer...(read more)

Lynchville/Danis Park residents still struggle months after flooding

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:46:00 GMT

By Rod Hansen Staff Writer To show the need for improvements to the Lynchville/Danis Park section of town, resident Tom Gurski brought a glass of water to the Oct. 23 selectmen’s meeting. The water was the color of iced tea, with particles swirling...(read more)