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Volume 26 Number 25 December 19, 2014 20 Pages
Melodi Geddes is seen with her nose so bright;

behind her is Brianna OBrien.
by Len Lathrop
Every holiday, for so
many years that no one can
remember when it first began,
the officers of the Hudson
Police Department have
collected Toys for Tots at the
Hudson Walmart. This year
they were there on Saturday,
Dec. 13, and helping them
were the students from the
Hills Garrison Chorus under
the direction of Mrs. Seckia,
chorus and music teacher.
HPD School Resource/D.A.R.E.
Officer Cassandra Avery
wanted to thank, on behalf of
Chief Lavoie and the Hudson
Police, all the children,
teachers and parents who
donated their time to partner
with the police department in
helping the Marines and Toys
for Tots.
The Peace Light

from Bethlehem
is Coming to Litchfield
Community Church
submitted by Joan Franklin, Troop/Crew 11, Litchfield Scouts

After witnessing the inhumanity of World War I, Lord Robert
Baden-Powell, the founder of the International Scouting movement,
assigned a new mission to Scouting: to strive for and maintain peace
in the world. His vision was that, through the world brotherhood
of Scouting, humankind would eventually achieve world peace. By
providing our youth with opportunities of practice and internalize
Scoutings values, we are making that vision come true one Scout at a
time.
The Peace Light from Bethlehem is a continuously-burning flame,
originating from the Grotto of the Nativity in the Holy Land. It is
meant to promote peace, harmony and unity among the people of the
world regardless of race, ethnicity or religion. For several decades
the International Scouting movement both Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts has actively promoted global peace and harmony through the
distribution of the Peace Light.
Now in its 28th year, The Peace Light from Bethlehem campaign
was originally organized by the Austrian Broadcasting Company as
part of a large charitable relief mission called Light into Darkness
for children in need in Austria and abroad. Since 1986, a great deal
of cooperation among Scouts from many countries has allowed the
flame to travel all throughout Europe. Each year the light is passed on
to Scouts in over 30 European countries and, for the past decade, to
those in the United States, Canada and Mexico as well.
Each year, a child from Upper Austria is named that years Peace
Light Child and travels to Bethlehem, in the Holy Land, to receive the
flame from one of the Grottos oil lamps, which have been burning
continuously for over 1,000 years. The light is then flown to Austria
where it is distributed at a Service of Dedication to delegations of
continued to page 7- Peace Light
Attention:
Town of Hudson
Extra Recycling
at Christmas
Arrangements have been made with Pinard Waste for extra
curbside recyclables at Christmas. Residents will be allowed
to neatly stack all of their excess cardboard on the ground
outside of their blue cart. The cardboard must be flattened and
cut to a manageable size, not to exceed 2 feet by 2 feet.
Reducing the amount of cardboard from the blue carts should
save a lot of needed space for holiday recyclables. This extra
cardboard will be collected on your regular recycling day
starting December 26 and running through January 8th.
A Visit to Miss Esthers House
Courtesy photo
From left are Joan Franklin, Troop 11 committee member, Troop 11 Star Scout
Killian and Crew 11 Advisor David Franklin, all of Litchfield. The Troop/
Crew 11 Litchfield Scouts will bring the Peace Light to the Litchfield Community
Church to share with the community at 11 a.m. after church services on Dec. 21.
The Hills Garrison Chorus welcomes HPD ocers for this Kodak moment, but we did not hear them singing.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
As Always, HPD Supports the Community with Toy for Toys Collection
by Len Lathrop
Several years ago, your Hudson~Litchfield News visited Miss
Esthers home in Hudson to show you the complete transformation
of her home into a gingerbread haven. This year we were called
back to see the Precious Moments that have overtaken

the Christmas tree and most other areas of several
rooms.
Thank you to Miss Esther for sharing her home
with us.
School Board Punts on Stadium Question

by Len Lathrop
While every member of the school board recognized the need
for renovations of the Alvirne athletic facilities, there just were too
many questions to bring the proposal to the voters at the March
elections.
The track and field upgrade would involve the football field,
the surrounding track, concession stands, storage facilities and the
grandstands. Huntress Associates, a landscape architecture and
land planning company, has been working with the school board
and school staff for about four months and recently presented a
proposal for the project.
The price tag was $2.2 million, which would have needed a
60 percent vote to pass as is required when projects are bonded,
would have added between 11 to 13 cents to the tax rate for 10
years, presented School Business Administrator Karen Burnell.
About 3,000 school district parents were asked in an e-mail
survey, Would you support the creation of a warrant article to
renovate the stadium seating, field and track at Alvirne High
School? Of the 348 respondents, 76 percent responded yes while
24 percent answered no.
Mike Tuesdell, the boards representative to the field committee
who worked to form these options, stated it is a big pill to
swallow and he would like to see details. Questions that were

only partially answerable from the Huntress document: what is
the life cycle of the artificial playing surface (seems to be 10 years),
what are replacement cost at the end of 10 years (maybe $600,000
to $700,000), and would there be a saving in maintenance cost
(maybe 20% from current expenditures)?
Questions were posed about the different phasing-in options of
the projects, and the cost differential of a grass surface versus the
artificial field.
Member Stacy Milboure, after stating that she knows the field
renovations are needed, stressed her concern about the school
districts other pressing needs. What would people say no to? If
one or both the school and the town side of this question went
forward people are overwhelmed by the amount of money.
Milboure pointed out other needs at the high school, like the band
nearly falling off the stage at the recent holiday concerts, as well as
not having enough state-of-the-art computers. She continued that
she understands the field renovation is needed, and we need to
find other ways to pay for it, like field naming.
With Megan Pollard excused from the meeting, the vote not to
forward the warrant to the ballot was 4-0.
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Home and Family of Charles A. Daniels
Accolades
Courtesy photo
Doing their Part

for World Hunger
submitted by Phyllis Appler

Members of Alvirne High Schools Model UN held a food drive
for refugee families in the area from Burundi and Iraq. Each family
received rice (from a total of 870 pounds collected) a chicken, oil, salt,
and other staples as well as canned goods collected by social studies
classes. Members of the GFWC Hudson Community Club helped with
the delivery as well.
T-Bones Tips for Toys Night Raises $11,000

by Doug Robinson
been doing Tips for Toys
T-Bones came
for about 19 years.
alive with the
What made this year
even better was that
Christmas spirit
the corporate offices of
as the staff of the
Hudson T-Bones
T-Bones matched the tips
raised over $11,000
earned. T-Bones CEO
during their annual
Tom Boucher stated,
We were so thrilled at
Tips for Toys night.
their accomplishment
Each year, due
that we decided to
to the generosity of
the T-Bones family,
match their earnings.
many families in
The community has
been very good to us
our surrounding
and we wish to give
area will benefit
back. I remember my
from their Tips for
Toys benefit, said
Christmases as a child
T-Bones Manager
and I was blessed. I
wish that every child
Trisha St. George.
has today what I had
While other T-Bones
growing up.
restaurants do other
The day after the
fundraising events,
T-Bones staff members are surrounded with the wonderful toys and goodies
our employees have
Tips for Tots event,
purchased for area children. They filled 22 carts, just with toys.
told us they want to
T-Bones staff visited local
businesses and spent
continue to do this
the $11,000 on toys and
event every year. They
clothing which will be provided to local families. The gifts were
are taking money away from their family and donating it to the
needs of other families. This is such a wonderful event. We have
donated to the Salvation Army of Nashua.
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that

Christopher Rochon of Hudson was recently initiated into Phi Kappa
Phi, the nations oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all
academic disciplines. Rochon was initiated at MCPHS University.
Dalton P. Perry of Hudson, majoring in business studies at Clarkson
University, received the R. David Diederich 64 Memorial Endowed
Scholarship during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Bates student Michael Stone of Litchfield spent the fall 2014 semester
studying abroad in Austria as part of Bates fall semester abroad program.
Stone, a 2013 graduate of the Derryfield School, is the son of Mr. Kenneth
E. Stone and Mrs. Ellen Hay-Stone of Litchfield. He is majoring in politics
and theater at Bates.
Peacock Players is proud to present the musical holiday tradition, The
Peacock Players Christmas Spectacular at the Janice B. Streeter Theatre
in Nashua, December 19-21. The all-star ensemble also features special
performances from a cast of nearly one 100 Peacock Players students,
alumni, parents, staff, and friends, including Sophia Garas or of Hudson
and Rachel Goldstein of Litchfield.
U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jake M. Bumbaca graduated
from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San
Antonio, TX. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program
that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core
values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Bumbaca
is a 2014 graduate of Campbell High School.
U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte and Jeanne Shaheen and U.S.
Congresswoman Annie Kuster have nominated Hudson residents Francis
Cunniff to the U.S. Naval Academy and Timothy Campbell U.S. Air
Force Academy. Both Cunniff and Campbell are students at Alvirne High
School.
Congratulations to HMS wrestler Kyle Gora for winning gold and
going 10-0 this past weekend in the 2014 VAC Holiday Dual Wrestling
Tournament in Virginia. He beat two of the top 4 ranked wrestlers in
the nation making him now tied for the number one ranked 110 pound
wrestler in the nation.
submitted by Ruth Parker

The home of Charles A. Daniels
was built about 1901 and is shown in
this 1904 photograph with the family.
Photographed are his wife, Anna,
her father, David Sheldon, and her
mother, Sarah, who is holding Annas
second child, Lorraine. Seated on
the steps is Rev. Franklin Chapin, the
Congregational minister. Seated at the
right is Charles A. Daniels holding his
oldest child, Raymond.
Once a part of the Gillis Estate, this
house lot was purchased by Charles A.
Daniels in 1901. Charles Daniels was
the Hudson postmaster from 1903
until 1921 and one of the proprietors
of Daniels and Gilbert Store at the
Bridge. The home remained in the
Daniels family until purchased by the
family of Robert and Martha Smith in
1949. This building, which is located
at 35 Central Street, is owned by
the Smith family and home to their
family business, Smith Plumbing and
Heating.
Schools Competitive Spirit

Benefits Food Pantry
submitted by Hudson Memorial School
Hudson Memorial School recently held
its annual food drive for Hudsons Food
Pantry at St. John Church during the month of
November. Over 3,000 items were collected
through friendly competition among the
academic teams. Students and staff embraced
the competitive spirit to the benefit of the food
pantry. Team 2 students in the sixth grade
(Mrs. Leonard, Mrs. Trafton, Ms. Elgart, Mr.
Barber and Ms. McGuinness)
brought in the most items. The
team won a movie that was
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Courtesy photos
The Polar Express Arrives

submitted by Aaron Cutler Memorial Library
On Dec. 9 and 11, the Aaron Cutler
Memorial Library partnered with the Litchfield
Lions Club to present the third Annual Polar
Express. More than 120 children attended
these magical story times, in which they were
greeted by a train conductor, had their tickets
punched, and enjoyed a cup of hot cocoa with
their cookies. And, of course, the reading
wouldnt have been complete without a visit
from Santa and some of his elves!
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Santa with Hope, Jingle,

Holly, Peppermint, and Snowball.
Courtesy photos
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both our staff and our patients. The addition of Dr. Beaudoin will
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options to all our patients.
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AHS Music Department Presents a Holiday Instrumental Concert
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
Nothin But Treble choir
Jordyn Haime plays the bass guitar

during the AHS Holiday Concert.
Alvirne Singers
by Doug Robinson
Each year, it is a musical gift to the community. The
Alvirne High School Music Department performed
its annual holiday concert, Peace and Joy, recently
to hundreds of spectators in the AHS C. J. Steckevicz
Gym.
Alvirne is blessed to having such a great music
department, said Alvirne Principal Steve Beals. We
are fortunate to have highly dedicated teachers,
students, and parents who value the benefits which
music has to offer. They do all do a great job. We are
in for a treat tonight and tomorrow night.
Nearly 300 students who attend Alvirne High
School participate in the music program
Due to the many students involved in programs
offered by the AHS Music Department, the concerts
were split into two separate performances. The
first night of performance was conducted by those
who played an instrument, while the second night
performers were those who sang.
The walls of the AHS gym echoed with the
instrumental sounds of flutes, French horns, saxes,
trumpets, trombones, and percussion as they played,
The Washington Post (march), Toccata for Band,
Cest Noel, Amazing Grace, Around the Tree
Hudson Police Report

16 Burglaries in November
The Hudson Police are reporting a sharp
increase in the number of burglaries in town.
Since July there have been 36 reported burglaries,
16 of these alone happening since Nov. 1. That
equates to a burglary occurring once every three
days. The Hudson Police detectives division is
investigating these crimes.
One resident on Bush Hill Road that was
victimized stated he just went out for a couple
hours and when he came home his side door
was kicked in. Several personal items were taken
from him. A resident on Speare Road came
home from a long day at work to find his front
door broken. Personal items and a lot of his
wifes jewelry were taken. The Hudson Police are
asking for the publics help in identifying suspects
and preventing burglaries. If we watch out for
ourselves and our neighbors we can make the
town a safer place. A few hints are:
Dont leave your house or garage
unlocked or open if you are not home.
Do not leave electronics in areas that
they can be seen from outside windows
and doors.
Keep a list of the serial numbers for your
belongings in a safe location in the event
they are stolen.
Have a trusted neighbor or friend watch
your house if you are away for any
length of time.
Request a vacant home check from the
police department if you will be away

and dont have anyone to watch your
house (call us to set one up).
Pay attention to what is going on in your
neighborhood. If you see vehicles or
people you are unfamiliar with call the
police immediately. If it nothing then
there is no harm done.
If you have a home security system make
sure you turn it on when you leave.
If you have a home video security system
review the footage if you hear something
happened in your neighborhood.
You may have captured important
information.
If you follow some of the listed suggestions
you can make your neighborhood a safer place
and you may even end up solving a crime that
was perpetrated upon a neighbor. Any call to the
Hudson Police is taken seriously and remember
the only dumb call is the one that should have
been made and is not. If you see something, call
us right away. Too often we receive calls hours
later from people that witness something they
thought was odd but it didnt bother them enough
until later. They could have prevented a crime if
they had called right away.
Contact the Hudson Police at 886-6011 for
non-emergencies, or if you have an emergency
dial 9-1-1. Thank you and have a safe holiday
season.
at Christmas Time, and Sleigh Ride under the

direction of District Music Director Gerry Bastien.
Choral Director Elizabeth Beaton directed her vocal
groups: Nothin But Treble Choir, Alvirne Singers,
and B Naturals to sing such wonderful holiday songs
as: Simple Gift, Carol of the Bells, A Christmas
Song, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee and a showcase
of Fiddler on the Roof.
Several student soloists performed the selections of
A Winter Wonderland, and White Christmas.
New to this years performances was the
introduction of AHSs Mens Harmonics. This
student-run group of highly talented singers sang
Silent Night and Stand By Me, a cappella, with
enthusiasm and spirit.
Both the AHS instrumental bands and choral
singers provided great entertainment during their
performances, offering audience participation as well.
Alex Constantini attacks the kettle drum during the Symphonic

Bands playing of Toccata for the Band while keeping his eyes
focused on Band Director Gerry Bastien.
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
Recognizing Make-A-Wish
Contributor
How wonderful to see Josh Letourneau on the
front page of a local daily newspaper for his Annual
Light Display, which benefits the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. In reading this heartwarming article,
Josh demonstrates such character in his many efforts
to design and construction such an enormous display
of thousands of festive lights at his home in Litchfield,
contributing thousands of dollars to this local charity.
Even though his friend is in remission, Josh continues
this annual tradition and continues to help this worthy
organization. Amazing!
Cecile Bonvouloir, Litchfield
Join in CHS 14th Annual

Tree Lighting
The Campbell High School Student Council is
excited to present its 14th Annual Tree Lighting Event
to be held on Tuesday, December 23, at 9 a.m. in the
auditorium at Campbell High School. The purpose of
this event is for our community to honor or remember
special individuals who have been a positive influence
in our lives. Individual white lights will be offered at
$5 per person to represent those friends and relatives
we wish to honor. Your donations will be used toward
a scholarship fund for the graduating Class of 2015,
and future graduating classes from Campbell High
School. Previous recipients of this scholarship were
Marissa Boutselis, Shauna Kuhlman, Emily Blackadar,
Michael Boutselis, Brian Iwanicki, Colleen Kennedy,
Mike Clark, Aubrianne LaDuke, Alyssa Paquin, Jake
Orlando, Cam Viola and Krysten Gouveia. Donations
will also be used to assist families and individuals in
the Litchfield community. The evergreen tree for this
event is located on the front lawn of Campbell High
School, and will be lighted during the holiday season.
The name of each relative or friend will be placed in our
program and be read at the Tree Lighting ceremony.

The Campbell High School Chorus & Band will also
perform seasonal songs.
Please take a moment to remember or honor an
individual who has made a difference in your life. Your
donations will help us to light our tree at the Tuesday,
December 23 celebration. The last date to place a
light on the tree will be on Friday, December 19. If
you have any comments or questions please feel free to
contact Shawn P. McDonough, Campbell High School
Student Council Advisor at 546-0300, ext. 2222 or
smcdonough@litchfieldsd.org. We hope you will join
us on December 23 in remembering those who have
touched our lives.
Campbell High School Student Council, Litchfield
Another Resounding
Success at VFW
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791 recently hosted
its annual Toys for Tots Dinner Dance and Raffle
at its post home. This years event was once again a
resounding success to assist this great organization
help many less fortunate children in need this
Christmas. On behalf of our Post Commander,
Auxiliary Presidents, Committee Chairperson and our
members we would like to offer our sincere thanks
and appreciation to all of those who attended this
annual event along with the businesses and community
members who donated items for this worthwhile cause.
Since the program began in 1947 the Toys for Tots
program has distributed approximately 470 million toys
to over 216 million less fortunate children across the
country.
For more information about the VFW visit www.vfw.
org or contact your local post. We would like to wish
everyone the very best this holiday season.
Robert Everett, President, Mens Auxiliary 5791,
Hudson
Time to Get to Work For the

People of New Hampshire
Here in New Hampshire, we have long prided
ourselves in having a truly representative government.
We have the largest state legislature in the United
States. It is truly a citizen legislature made up of young
and old, with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and life
experiences. With 400 house members, by its very
design, we are meant to reflect the state we are all proud
to represent.
While there has been much political analysis of
my recent election as Speaker of the New Hampshire
House of Representatives, it is with great humility and
seriousness that I begin this new legislative session. It
is about how best to serve the people of my hometown
of Hudson and the state of New Hampshire. It is
about taking the confidence expressed by a majority
of my colleagues in the House, both Republican and
Democrat, and working together to make our state a
better place for our families. It is about making New
Hampshire a stronger place to start and grow a business,
and assuring that the next generation of Granite Staters
has even more opportunities to succeed.
For the past 35 years, I have been committed to
public service at both the local and state level. As a
member of my towns Budget Committee and Board of
Selectmen, I have always understood the need to make
sure that hard earned tax dollars are used cautiously
and with maximum benefit. As a state representative
for 20 years, I have always made it a point to listen,
gather information and make informed decisions that
would benefit my community and state. There is
never a shortage of well-meaning ideas, new programs
to be offered or needs to be met. But without strong
stewardship by elected officials, government will always
look to grow and consume more revenues. I have
made the tough decisions to keep spending in check
, balancing wants with needs, throughout my career.
Through these efforts, I have been fortunate to earn
the support of conservative minded groups because of
my priority of low spending, from business groups for

keeping regulations and impediments to their success
out of the way and from law enforcement officials for
supporting policies that keep our families and streets
safe. It is a record grounded in conservative principles
and carried out with a passionate understanding of the
people I was elected to represent.
In New Hampshire, we face challenges that must be
addressed. The new biennial budget has built in deficits
that must be overcome through sound management
and a review of spending to see where we can generate
further efficiencies. We have an energy crisis produced
by a lack of new supply that has rates for homeowners
and businesses soaring to record heights. Without
addressing the need for additional energy sources,
we are leaving our families with the potential for
overwhelming natural gas and electric costs and our
business community at an economic and competitive
disadvantage when compared to their peers in New
England and across the country. And while New
Hampshire prided itself in leading our region out of
times of recession, we are seeing our neighbors with
stronger economies than ours, attracting new businesses
and offering more opportunities for the next generation
to find educational opportunities and jobs without
migrating to another state. These are all challenges
that we must face together. As elected officials, we
are all entrusted with a temporary power to lead the
state in problem solving. The problems dont require a
Republican or Democrat solution. They require a New
Hampshire solution.
As Speaker, I pledge to make the next two years as
productive as possible by working with those who are
truly committed to public service. Yes, I have my beliefs
and am guided by conservative principles. But, I am
excited about the opportunity to join with all 399 of my
colleagues to do the peoples business and make sure we
leave our beloved state of New Hampshire a better place
than we found it.
Shawn Jasper, Speaker of NH House of
Representatives
Bipartisan Appropriations Bill Targets NH Priorities

Legislation funds the government while making investments in job creation and economic growth
submitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
On Dec. 13, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) voted in favor
of a bipartisan appropriations bill that funds most government
operations through the 2015 fiscal year.
The spending bill we passed tonight invests in strategic priorities
that will support job creation, economic growth and our national
security, said Shaheen. It is far from perfect, but it is the product
of a bipartisan compromise that in my mind was better than any
alternative. Im disappointed by certain provisions included in this
bill including the rolling back of important taxpayer protections
from risky behavior on Wall Street. But Id rather pass this imperfect,
bipartisan compromise now, than face a partisan Republican bill
next year, one that would be more at odds with the priorities I
believe best serve New Hampshires economy and middle-class
families. This legislation will help to continue our economic growth
and avert another costly government shutdown.
Shaheen provisions and priorities included in the final spending
bill include:
New Hampshires Economy
The bill includes funding for another round of State Trade Export
Promotion grant program. The STEP program, which Shaheen
helped create, is an export initiative that helps states assist small
businesses to enter and succeed in the international marketplace.
The bill also provides funding to complete the activation of the
Berlin Prison which will boost the economy in Northern New
Hampshire. Shaheen has fought for the opening of the prison
since its funding became at risk and has continued to be a leader

in the fight to fully open the facility. She has repeatedly pressed
Congress and the Obama Administration to prioritize funding and
has highlighted the economic boost the prison would have on one
of the most economically distressed areas of the state. The facility
is expected to create 340 local jobs and provide a $40 million
economic boost to Northern New Hampshire.
Pease Air National Guard Base and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The spending bill includes funding for the new KC-46A Pegasus
aerial refueling tanker that will be housed at Pease Air National
Guard base in New Hampshire. The new tankers will replace the
Air Forces current fleet of 1950s era KC-135s, and Pease home to
the New Hampshire Air National Guards 157th Air Refueling Wing
is slated to be the first Air National Guard unit to receive the next
generation tanker in fiscal year 2018. Shaheen has advocated for
Pease to receive the tanker since 2011, and last year, announced that
the Air Force had designated Pease as the first Air National Guard
unit to receive the KC-46A.
Veterans
The spending bill also provides support for service men and
women and addresses issues at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill increases funding for the Beyond Yellow Ribbon Program,
which connects service men and women and their families with
community support, training, and other services, by $15 million.
The bill also supports job opportunities for veterans by
incorporating several of Shaheens veteran small business priorities
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included in her legislation the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act. The

bill includes fee waivers for veteran small business owners applying
for Small Business Association loans who are looking for loans to
start or expand their small businesses. The bill also makes important
investments to continue reducing the backlog of veterans benefits
and appeals claims.
Peace Corps
The bill gives victims of rape who serve in the Peace Corps
health care equity by providing them with health care coverage to
terminate a pregnancy. Peace Corps volunteers will now receive the
same basic health care benefits provided to other women on federal
health care plans.
Heroin Abuse Intervention Funding
The bill will help local communities in New Hampshire address
the growing heroin abuse crisis. It provides critical resources
for communities by setting aside $7 million to strengthen law
enforcement efforts in states with high incidences of heroin abuse.
Shaheen has been working with local, state and federal officials as
well as law enforcement and public health experts to identify ways
to address the growing heroin and prescription drug problem in New
Hampshire. Earlier this year, she announced Drug Free Communities
Support Program funding for New Hampshire, which will educate
young people about the dangers of drug abuse to ultimately reduce
youth substance use. The Senate Appropriations Committee also
unanimously adopted several provisions Shaheen proposed and
which were a direct result of her outreach with federal, state and
local officials along with public health and treatment professionals.
Children and Families
The spending bill invests in important programs for children in
New Hampshire such as Head Start, Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act and the Child Care and Development Block Grant
program. It allocates $430 million for the Violence Against Women
Act, which is a record level of funding. These resources are critical
to providing the support needed by the millions of women who are
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Currently
School Vacation is Coming, Reserve
Free & Discount Museum Passes.
Rodgers Memorial Library cardholders
can get free or discounted admission to
many area museums and attractions. Anyone
who lives or works in Hudson may get a free
library card with a picture ID and proof of
residence/employment. Our passes can save
families up to $60 on admissions to some
attractions. Currently available passes include
Boston Childrens Museum, Childrens Discovery
Museums, Childrens Museum of NH, Currier
Museum of Art, Imajine That, McAuliffe-Shepard
Discovery Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum
of NH History, Museum of Science, New England
Aquarium, Peabody Essex Museum, SEE Science
Center, and Franklin Park & Stone Zoos. Many
passes are limited to one family per day so reserve
ahead online rodgerslibrary.org, or call 886-6030.
Now
Childrens Holiday Program Registration.

Kids holiday program registration is ongoing at
the Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. From
crafts, Story Times, a LEGO Brick building day to
a princess visit, we have something for everyone!
Click the Children tab at www.rodgerslibrary.org
for a complete program listing.
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Friday, December 19 thru Friday,

December 26
The Area News Group will be closed
for the holidays. No Hudson~Litchfield News

for this week. Offices will re-open Monday,
December 29.
Saturday, December 20
Princess Visit with Sing-along and
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Craft. The Childrens Room at the
Rodgers Memorial Library will be hosting
a Christmas sing-a-long, craft and princess
today at 10 a.m. No registration is needed. Just
drop in!
Wednesday, December 24 thru Friday, January 2

Holiday Recess, Hudson and Litchfield School
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Free Family Film: The Rodgers Memorial

Library in Hudson hosts family friendly films for
all ages on the third Saturday of each month.
Come see popular films on our big screen. Snacks
will be served. At 1 p.m., Dusty Crophopper
begins an exciting new career fighting forest fires
in this sequel. Free Family Films are sponsored
by The Friends of the Library of Hudson. Call
the library film line at 816-4535 for film title and
details.
4th
Wednesday, December 24
The Hudson Town Clerk/Tax Collectors
Ofce will be closing at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday,

December 25
The Aaron Cutler Memorial Library and the
Rodgers Memorial Library - closed
Aaron Cutler Memorial Library - closing
at 2 p.m.
Rodgers Memorial Library - closing at 5
p.m.
Christmas
Services
Saturday, January 3 or January 10

Litcheld Boy Scout Troop 11 will pick
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up your used Christmas tree and return
it for recycling for an $8 donation per
tree and you receive a coupon for $5 off a
wreath purchase. The trees will be mulched and
used for the next crop of trees at Noels Tree Farm.
Enjoy letting someone else take care of your tree
while supporting your local Boy Scout troop.
Note: This service by Troop 11 is only available
to Litchfield residents. To schedule a pick up for
either January 3rd or January 10th, please call
Janice Hood at 429-9821 or e-mail at troop11nh@
gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
First Baptist Church of Hudson,

236 Central St., Hudson
Christmas Eve Service - 8 p.m.
New Life Christian Church,
272 Lowell Rd., Hudson
Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service - 6 p.m.
Saint John XXIII Parish
Infant Jesus, 121 Allds St., Nashua
Wednesday December 24
Christmas Eve Masses - 4 p.m., 6 p.m. (Portuguese)
& 10 p.m.
Friday, January 9
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791
will be hosting a Meat Rafe with the
proceeds going to benefit the Pets for Vets
program beginning at 7 p.m. The Post is
located at 15 Bockes Rd. in Hudson. For more
information contact the post canteen at 598-4594
Monday through Saturday between 12 and 8 p.m.
9th
St. John the Evangelist Church,

25 Library St., Hudson
Christmas Eve Mass - 4 p.m.
December 25 - Christmas Day
Mass 10:30 a.m.
St. Kathryn Parish, 4 Dracut Rd., Hudson
Caroling - 3:30 p.m.
Vigil Mass with Childrens Choir,
Adult Choir, Cantor, & Keyboard - 4 p.m.
Vigil Mass with Cantor & Keyboard
7 p.m. Caroling - 11:30 p.m.
Mass at Midnight with Adult Choir, Cantor, &
Keyboard - 12 a.m.
Thursday, December 25
Mass - 10:30 a.m.
Hudson Fire Log

Sunday, December 7: 6:29 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Canterberry Court.
9:30 a.m. Difficulty breathing, Hickory Street. 12:30 p.m. General illness,
Webster Street. 4:07 p.m. Box alarm, Pool Court. 6:29 p.m. Mutual
aid Engine, Nashua. 10:48 p.m. Chest pain, Kingston Way. 11:46 p.m.
Unknown medical, Highland Street.
Monday, December 8: 12:50 a.m. Chest pain, Gibson Drive (L). 4:09 a.m.
Difficulty breathing, Marie Lane. 6:01 a.m. General illness, Evergreen Drive.
8:29 a.m. Fall related injury, Amanda Drive. 9:23 a.m. Head injury, Fox
Hollow Drive. 11:27 a.m. Illegal burn, Central Street. 11:37 a.m. Blasting,
Belknap Road. 12:25 p.m. Unknown medical, Harwood Drive. 12:28 p.m.
Alarm box detail, Central Street. 1:37 p.m. Box testing, Lowell Road. 2:03
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Kimball Hill Road. 4:53 p.m. Unconscious
person, Jamesway Drive (L). 5:58 p.m. Gas odor investigation, Highland
Street. 6:14 p.m. Allergic reaction, Quigg Court (L). 7:56 p.m. CO detector
activation, Dugout Road.
Tuesday, December 9: 12:04 a.m. Abdominal pain, Lowell Road. 12:52
a.m. Fall related injury, Lowell Road. 4:09 a.m. Mutual aid Ambulance,
Nashua. 5:14 a.m. Service call, Old Derry Road. 8:50 a.m. Fall related
injury, Lowell Road. 9:04 a.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 10:37 a.m.
Assist citizen, Ferry Street. 10:49 a.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua.
11:08 a.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 12:56 p.m. General illness,
Ferry Street. 6:00 p.m. Wires down, Kienia Road. 8:04 p.m. Assist citizen,
Meadow Drive. 9:53 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Reflection Drive. 10:30 p.m.
Fall related injury, Lowell Road.
Wednesday, December 10: 4:14 a.m. Back pain, Robin Drive. 10:38 a.m.
Fainting, River Road. 11:32 a.m. General illness, Library Street. 11:36 a.m.
Box alarm, Derry Street. 12:25 p.m. Seizure, Crowell Court (L). 12:57 p.m.
Gas odor investigation, Gowing Road. 1:07 p.m. Unknown medical, Elm
Avenue. 1:15 p.m. Blasting, Belknap Road. 1:28 p.m. Unknown medical,
Lowell Road. 2:01 p.m. Box alarm, Wason Road. 4:28 p.m. Dizziness,
Cottonwood Drive. 11:27 p.m. Abdominal pain, Louise Drive (L).
Thursday, December 11: 1:38 a.m. Unconscious person, Brickyard Drive
(L). 2:56 a.m. Abdominal pain, Catalpa Drive. 4:59 a.m. Leg pain, Mobile
Drive. 6:54 a.m. Dizziness, Woodland Drive (L). 7:07 a.m. Unknown
medical, Molsom Circle (L). 7:53 a.m. General illness, Gambia Street. 8:33
a.m. Alarm box detail, Central Street. 8:54 a.m. General illness, Carriage
Road (L). 10:44 a.m. Seizure, Derry Road. 11:57 a.m. Blasting, Belknap
Road. 3:10 p.m. Fall related injury, Trolley Road (L). 4:17 p.m. Box testing,
Lions Avenue. 4:19 p.m. Box testing, Lions Avenue. 4:20 p.m. Box testing,
Lions Avenue. 4:27 p.m. Box testing, Winnhaven Drive. 4:31 p.m. Box
testing, Fir Lane. 4:46 p.m. Vehicle fire, Central Street. 6:30 p.m. Wires
down, York Drive. 9:41 p.m. Chest pain, Courtland Avenue (L). 11:50p.m.
Mutual aid Tanker, Londonderry.
Friday, December 12: 3:54 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bay Street. 7:01
a.m. General illness, Dracut Road. 8:55 a.m. Abdominal pain, Derry Lane.
10:16 a.m. Blasting, Tiffany Circle. 10:29 a.m. Box testing, Hudson Park
Drive. 2:54 p.m. Hemorrhaging, Harwood Drive. 4:35 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany
Circle. 4:53 p.m. Back injury, Rose Drive. 10:05 p.m. Abdominal pain,
Deblo Drive. 10:12 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, River Road. 11:07 p.m.
Assist citizen, Central Street.
Saturday, December 13: 3:04 a.m. General illness, Ferry Street. 4:25 a.m.
Chest pain, Atwood Avenue. 7:42 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason
Road. 8:26 a.m. Chest pain, Lowell Road. 9:41 a.m. Unconscious person,
Chalifoux Road. 1:40 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Pelham. 2:56 p.m. Chest
pain, Gowing Road. 7:44 p.m. Seizure, Derry Street. 8:02 p.m. Diabetic
problem, Reed Street. 11:22 p.m. Wires down, Lowell Road.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish,

9 St. Francis Way, Litcheld
Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass - 12 a.m.
December 25 - Christmas Day
Mass - 10 a.m.
Open Doors Christian Fellowship,
359 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litcheld
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service - 4:30 p.m.
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HFD Provides Warm Coats to Food Pantry Families
Food Pantry is the only area pantry to provide gifts at the
holidays for seniors this year by helping 75 elderly people in
need? The food pantrys Leona Shanholtz pointed out that for
most this is the only gift they will receive.
While Friday and Saturday are the pickup days for this year,
these hard-working ladies are already looking ahead to the
Easter holidays, not stopping with the twice-a-month regular
food support that the pantry provides.
By 6 p.m. Monday, all the coats donated by the Hudson
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Seasons Greetings
by Len Lathrop
The Professional Firefighters of Hudson Local 3154 and
the Hudson Firefighters Relief Association teamed up and
purchased 108 winter coats as part of Operation Warm.
These jackets were given to the Saint John XXIII Food Pantry
to be dispersed with the family Christmas packages.
The food pantry will help 210 families during this holiday
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Holiday Films to Lift your Spirits
Gil Jameson
Many families have their own unique holiday traditions, but some
traditions transcend familial lines to become an integral part of many
peoples holiday celebrations. One of the more popular traditions
during this festive time of year is to watch a favorite holiday film
with family and friends. With that in mind, the following are some of
the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen.
Its a Wonderful Life: Perhaps no holiday film is more beloved
than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic. Screen legend Jimmy
Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during
the holiday season. But a guardian angel helps him realize all the
good fortune in his life by showing him what life might have been
like if he had never existed.
White Christmas: This 1954 song-and-dance film stars Bing
Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime friends and ex-military
men who fall in love with a sister act team that includes famous
singer (and aunt to George Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby
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Miracle on 34th Street: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947 classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims to be Santa Claus
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34th Street won three of the prestigious statuettes, including a Best
Supporting Actor Oscar for Edmund Gwenn, who played the jolly
old man in the red suit.
Bad Santa: Though not quite as heartwarming as many holiday films, this 2003 black comedy stars Billy Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man Willie, who poses as a mall Santa Claus
so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve. But in spite
of its rather raunchy take on the holiday season, the film is ultimately
a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and
begins to turn his life around.
A Christmas Carol: Those looking for a more traditional take
on holiday films need look no further than this 1951 adaptation of
the Charles Dickens novella, which tells the tale of bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
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Christmas Tidbits to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
Seasons Greetings
The holiday season has arrived, and millions of people across the
globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends.
The following are some interesting tidbits to share with your loved
ones this holiday season.
Each year, more than three billion Christmas cards are sent in
the United States alone.
In 350 AD, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birth of Jesus Christ. Many
historians and theologians have surmised that Christ really wasnt
born this time of year, thanks to imagery and information from the
Bible.
Christmas carols began as an English custom called wassailing. Individuals toasted neighbors to a long and healthy life.
Despite the common tale that three wise men paid homage to
baby Jesus, the Bible never specifically calls out a number. Similarly,
theres no specific indication that they visited the infant Jesus. Their
visit may have occurred when Jesus was older.
Santa Claus modern look was inspired by writings from The
Knickerbockers of New York and imagery from Clement Clarke
Moores A Visit from St. Nicholas. Moore denied authoring the famous poem for 15 years after it was published anonymously, feeling
the poem was beneath his talents.
Santa has his own official postal code. Its H0 H0 H0.
The song Jingle Bells was originally written for

Thanksgiving and not Christmas. People loved it so
much that the lyrics were changed to fit Christmas.
Christmas trees typically grow for 15 years
before theyre cut and sold. This means the trees sold
today were likely planted in 1999.
Christmas was not declared an official holiday
in the United States until June 26, 1870.
Before turkey, the traditional Christmas meal
served in England was a pigs head and mustard.
Male reindeer tend to shed
their antlers in the
winter. This means
Santas reindeer are
likely female.
Christ may
have been born in
a cave rather than
a manger. According to the gospel of
Luke, the shepherds that helped
find shelter for
Mary to give birth
kept their flock in
a cave. The Church
of the Nativity in Bethlehem is
built over a cave called the Grotto
of the Nativity, where Jesus is
believed to have been born.
Many people may be less
inclined to stand under mistletoe
waiting for a kiss if they knew
what mistletoe means in the
ancient Germanic language. It
literally means dung on a twig,
for the bird who eats the berries
and then leaves seeds in droppings
to propagate new plants.
Each holiday season, PNC
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Scouts of America in NY. In 2003 the light didnt
make it to the U.S. Fortunately, members of the
Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese
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Peace Light burning and shared that flame again
in 2003. In 2004 the Austrian Scout Movement,
Austrian Airlines and the Boy Scouts of America
International Division arranged to bring the Peace
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Dr. Thomas Ertlthaler, International Commissioner
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Peace Light in two explosion-proof British mining
lamps, fueled by smokeless paraffin oil. Austrian
Airlines has continued to bring the Peace Light
every year from 2005 through 2013. It arrived at
JFK airport in NY City on Thursday, Dec. 11, and
the Scouts who gather there for
the Ceremony of Reception will
light their own lanterns with the
Peace Light flame and then begin
sharing it with others as they travel
throughout the country.
The Peace Light is for everyone
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and
non-Scouts, old and young. While
many Christians find special
meaning in the fact that the flame
comes from the Grotto of the
Nativity, others (both Christians
and those of other faiths) embrace
the fact that this delicate flame
comes from a part of the world
which is in such desperate need of
peace. The Peace Light flame is a
powerful reminder that all humans
are connected and that every
individual has the responsibility
to contribute to the promotion of
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Seasons Greetings
submitted by the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce held its Annual
Holiday Auction for Charity on Dec. 11 at The White Birch
Banquet Hall in Hudson, raising $4,000 for the St. John XXIII Food
Pantry. Special thanks to all those who donated and participated
in the auction. During the last 14 years of holding the annual
auction the GHCC members and local businesses have been able
to raise an outstanding $63,000 for charity.
The food pantry assists many local families by assisting those in
crisis, especially during the holidays, by distributing food baskets
and gifts to families in need. The families range from senior
citizens living on their own to families with young children, but
they all share a common characteristic: they are regular families
struggling with rising cost of living and limited resources. More
than 50 business members of the Greater Hudson Chamber
of Commerce, along with individuals in the community and
other local businesses, donated wonderful items for the silent
auction. The auction held many chances to win for all those in
attendance, but most importantly, offered local business members
an opportunity to generously support the community.
The evening was a success with the hard work of volunteers
from the chamber and approximately 145 guests who attended
showing their holiday spirit by participating in the auction, as well
as the generous support of the Diamond sponsors BAE System,
Charles Schwab, and St. Joseph Healthcare; Area News Group as
Media Sponsor; and Annes Florals & Gifts as the Floral Sponsor.
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce thanks all those
who attended, donated, sponsored and participated in this
worthwhile event, and would like to wish everyone a happy
holiday season. Anyone interested in further assisting the
community through the St. John XXIII Hudson Food Pantry can
make a contribution by contacting the society at 882-2462, ext. 6.
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still be hesitant to pass on the extended
with many things, including spending.
warranty, but its important to know that
Spending money is an accepted part of
many extended warranties often defer
the season for many celebrants, who
to the manufacturers warranty, so you
exchange gifts with loved ones, travel
may very well be paying, and paying a
to see family and friends and host holilot, for something you are unlikely to
day parties this time of year. None of
ever use.
those things comes without a cost, and
* Only buy gifts for children. For
for some consumers, curtailing those
many adults, the joy of the holiday seacosts is an early New Years resolution.
son comes not from receiving gifts but
Part of the danger of holiday spendfrom the opportunities to spend time
ing is that many consumers are already
with family and friends. So rather than
in debt before the season even begins.
buying adult friends and relatives gifts,
In a holiday report issued prior to the
propose that adults only buy gifts for
Adults looking to curtail their holiday spending can agree
2012 holiday season, TransUnion,
the kids in the family. This saves adults
with relatives to only purchase gifts for children.
one of the three main credit reporting
time and money, and the youngsters
agencies, noted that the average credit card debt per buyer in the
still get the joy of unwrapping gifts come the holiday season.
United States was just under $5,000. That means the average con* Avoid signing up for store credit cards. When shopping at
sumer began last holiday season having already accrued a signifimajor retailers, consumers are often asked if they want to sign up
cant amount of credit card debt. Though it might seem impossible
for store credit cards, an offer that seems all the more enticing
to rein in holiday spending, there are ways consumers can do just
when store representatives dangle an immediate discount between
that and still enjoy a festive holiday season.
10 and 20 percent just for signing up. Though it might seem like a
* Propose a gift exchange. Many families exchange gifts during
great deal, instantly earning as much as 20 percent off your purthe holidays, but there are ways to make such exchanges less exchase, signing up for store credit cards is not always in consumers
pensive. Instead of a traditional exchange in which every member
best interests. Thats because store credit cards tend to come with
of the family buys a gift for everyone else, propose an exchange
steep interest rates, meaning consumers must be able to pay off
in which family members pick names out of a hat and only buy
their balances immediately, or they will be forced to pay interest
a gift for the person whose name they draw. This saves shoppers
charges that could dwarf the initial savings earned upon signing
time and money, and families still get to enjoy the thrill of putting
up for the card.
a smile on a loved ones face.
* Give gift cards. Gift cards may seem impersonal, but they
* Dont purchase extended warranties. Big-ticket items like
can save shoppers money while allowing recipients to truly get
televisions and other household appliances make for popular gifts
something they want. Shoppers on strict budgets can purchase
come the holiday season. When purchasing such items, shopa gift card that fits into that budget, removing the temptation to
pers are often asked by a salesperson if they want to purchase an
spend a few extra dollars when they find the perfect gift that costs
extended warranty. In theory, extending the warranty seems like a
a few dollars more than they had initially budgeted. In addition,
great idea, acting as a safety blanket should something happen to
gift cards are great for distant relatives, as they can be included in
the item down the road. But many appliances already come with a
greeting cards, saving the added expense of shipping.
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cate coverage already provided by the manufacturer. Some might
but there are ways for consumers to cut costs this holiday season.
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with dinner five nights a week.
North Side Grille has an easy-to-read
menu of appetizers, sandwiches, wraps,
burgers, homemade soups, chowders,
seafood and dinners. Of course daily
breakfast shines through with eggs,
pancakes, French toast, and all the
homemade creations that come from
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The new Back Room a full-service
bar with TVs, intimate tables, and
locally crafted beers, both bottled and
on tap, a full drink menu, and fine wines, is quickly becoming a
favorite hangout spot for locals. North Side is also adding local
spirits to the drink mix -- check out more info at #drinklock.
We wanted to create a place thats comfortable for the guys to
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North Side Grille will be open every
night of the week after New Years Day
and they look forward to expanding the
menu and specials to accommodate the
daily dinner crowd; and you can still
expect a mouthwatering, slow-roasted
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We know there are many local
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We understand our food, people, and
atmosphere has to be special to make
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that you come check out North Side
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Principals Corner:
Freshmen Parents:
Dec. 19: Edline posting
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Dec. 25 Jan. 2: Holiday Recess
each. E-mail Dana Bourassa at Dbourassa@litchfieldsd.org if you
would like to purchase a T-shirt.
Please encourage your student to sign-up for the NH
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counseling office.
PSAT Scores:
PSAT scores will be distributed and explained on Jan.
6 and 7 during your childs study hall.
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Alumni Panel:
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barbecues, and to this day, members of the

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Members of Alvirne High Schools Model UN held a food drive for refugee families in
the area from Burundi and Iraq. Each family received rice (from a total of 870 pounds
collected) a chicken, oil, salt, and other staples as well as canned goods collected by
social studies classes. Members of the GFWC Hudson Community Club helped with the
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neighborhood. She is a natural in social

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her childhood and daily life.

When not hosting or raising a family, Maria
has loved to garden, cook, and shop in town
with family and friends. She is still active,
spending time with loved ones, tending to her
home, and even making occasional trips to
Foxwoods with family. Shes held many jobs
and, at times, worked virtually all hours
that she wasnt taking care of family. She
worked as a fabric spinner in the Malden
Mills in Lawrence, Mass., cleaned the
rectory at St. Matthews Parish in Windham,
and, for years, cleaned at Interstate
Gymnastics in Methuen, Mass., up until she
was 95!
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to longevity? she would likely not respond
by saying that its all in Gods hands, but
also say that keeping active in any way is so
important even on a small scale. Or in her words,
you gotta get up and keep movin!
This past Saturday, roughly 100 family and
friends attended Nanas 100th birthday party, a
fitting celebration of a wonderful strong woman
and her beautiful and inspiring life!
NH State Grange Honors

Veterinarian Christine Murdock
by Doug Robinson
The New Hampshire State Grange honored Christina
Murdock, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) of
Litchfield, with the NH State Friend of Agriculture
award. Her plaque states In recognition of (her)
outstanding contribution to New Hampshire Agriculture
and its future as a non-farmer.
Dr. Murdock is a graduate of Alvirne High School.
Her interest in agriculture developed while she
attended Alvirne High School. She participated in the
FFA program. It was during those years that she cared
for livestock on the schools farm. She did not live on a
farm at home.
Dr. Murdocks love for large animals grew from her
inspirational AHS teacher and mentor, Elizabeth Craig,
Veterinary Science.
Since obtaining her DVM designation, Dr. Craig has
been practicing medicine on small and large animals
since 2007. Dr. Murdock started her own mobile
veterinary practice in 2013.
As a Friend to NH Agriculture, Dr. Murdock joined
the NH Farm Bureau, participated in Young Farmer
events, provided lectures and forums for Young Farmer
Discussions and has advocated for agriculture during
the Merrimack County Farm Bureau legislative luncheon
both in NH and in Washington, D.C.
In addition, Dr. Murdock has organized vaccine
clinics for Merrimack County Farm Bureau last spring.
Locally, Dr. Murdock coaches the Alvirne High School
FFA (Future Farmers of America) team for veterinary
Robert Haefner, New Hampshire State Grange legislative director,
science and she judges at the state FFA convention.
presents to Dr. Christina Murdock the State of NH Friend
The presentation was held at the Wattannick Grange
of Agriculture Award during the ceremony at the
in Hudson. She was surrounded by family, friends,
Wattannick Grange, Hudson.
peers, as well as her mentor, Elizabeth Craig, AHS
Veterinary Science.
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
submitted by Maria Jacobs

Born on December 11, 1914, in Uruguay, Maria
Ortiz was one of 14 children, the daughter of a
prominent farmer; she lost her mother at an
early age. In her 20s, Maria was swept of her
feet and later married U.S. Merchant Marine
Fredrick Laird who was stationed in Brazil
at the time. They married and together
moved to the states in the early 1940s.
They settled in Lawrence, Mass., had five
children together, and eventually landed
for good in Salem in the mid-1960s.
Now, Maria is the first of four
generations of Marias, the youngest being
her 20-month-old great-granddaughter.
The matriarch of the family, she has 15
grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Maria was an avid dancer from an early
age, attending dinner and dance clubs back in
Uruguay, and then bringing her love of dance to
the states and passing it along to many members
of the family over the years.
Maria and Fredricks home in Salem was often a
spot for gathering and backyard
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Chuck Douglas of Bow, a former New
Hampshire Supreme Court justice and
congressman, agreed to serve as legal counsel
to the Speaker of the New Hampshire House,
Shawn Jasper. I couldnt be happier that
Congressman Douglas will be joining our
team, said Jasper. Given his background both
on the bench and in congress, he will be an
invaluable resource to the House as we move
forward. The congressman has also served
as the legal counsel to the New Hampshire
Republican Party.
Douglas got his first taste of the New
Hampshire Legislature during the 1965
legislative session, serving as the administrative
assistant to the House Majority Leader while
a government major at UNH. In 1973 and
1974 he served in the executive branch as
legal counsel to Governor Meldrim Thomson.
He was later appointed to be a superior court
judge in 1974. In 1977, at age 34, Douglas
was appointed to the New Hampshire Supreme
Court - the youngest high court judge in the
nation. He served on the court until 1985
when he resigned to resume private practice in
Concord.
Douglas was elected to congress and
served in 1989 and 1990, representing New
Hampshires second congressional district. His
military career consisted of 23 years with the
Army National Guard where he served as the
states judge advocate general. He retired as a full
colonel from the New Hampshire Army National
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Mallory Gray Amphitheater: a Lasting Tribute to a Beloved Daughter

by Laurie Jasper
On Saturday, Dec. 13, Benson Park
was the scene of a long-awaited gift,
as a dedicated crew built the Mallory
Gray Memorial Amphitheater after over
four years of fundraising and planning.
Mallory Gray, the beloved daughter
of Tracy and Chris Gray, died on Oct.
18, 2009, at the age of 13 following a
long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis
and then Leukemia. Mallory was a
proud Hudson resident who loved to
read and learn. She was fascinated by
local history, especially about Bensons
Wild Animal Farm. She also loved
photography and hoped to one day
go to college and become a famous
photographer.
Upon her death, Mals Pals
was formed, a group of family,
friends, classmates and community
members, to raise $30,000 to build
an amphitheater at Benson Park in
Mallorys memory. Among the many
fundraising efforts were annual Cool
Runnings cardboard sled races, Ladies
Night Out events and a $100 ticket
raffle. The non-profit Mals Pals will
celebrate their fifth anniversary in
January. We have had such a loyal
following and support along the
way, said Lori Bowen, the groups
spokesperson.
Located near Swan Pond, the
Mallory Gray Memorial Amphitheater
will be a beautiful spot for concerts
and gatherings. The structure is 32
feet in diameter and stands 14 feet tall, and is
what is referred to as an open air structure, so
there are no railings to block the view into the

center, said Bowen. Coverworks of Warren,
Mich., fabricated the structure, and Pettinelli
and Associates of Burlington, Vt., is the local
representative for the company. The cost of the

amphitheater was $17,000 before installation and
site work.
Mal knew all about Bensons days as a wild
animal farm and always wished she could
have visited, said Mallorys mom, Tracy. She
cherished a bracelet I gave her that I got when I
was a little girl visiting Bensons. She would have
loved to visit Benson Park as it is now, restored to
a beautiful place that everyone can enjoy. She
would have just loved watching the wildlife and
checking out things around the park. I hope that

her amphitheater will be a place that people
include in their relaxing days at the park for many
years to come.
Future plans include a memorial garden in
the spring. Mallory would have been a senior
at Alvirne High School this year, and a member
of the Class of 2015. It is fitting that this lasting
tribute to Mallory will be ready for all to enjoy in
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average. Locations from the Rockies to the East Coast were cooler
than average, where 18 states across the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and
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In years that winters are cold with factors in play similar to
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again in February with the very cold air in January bringing
snows to the south in the Mid-Atlantic to southern New
England. The storms tend to cluster around the winter solstice
(18th to the 21st), on or just after Christmas (25-27th) with a
similar threat just after New Year.
Last year Hudson reported 6.9 inches on the 18th. In
December 2012, we had 9.8 on the 26th. In 2009, 3.3 inches
on the 21st. In 2002, we had 12.6 on the 26th-27th and
another 9.8 inches just after New Years. October to March in
2002-2003 was the coldest since 1940-1941.
In 2003 we had 3 inches on the ground in southern
December, but January 2004 was brutal, the second coldest
January in history in Boston with 4 sub zero days (14 here in
Hudson).
Is the winter still going to be cold? Will we have a white Christmas?
We at Weatherbell told our clients in July 2013, that last winter

would be historic. And it was, December to March was the coldest
ever in Chicago where records go back to 1872. Vermont had its
coldest ever March and New Hampshire and Maine the second
coldest. The ice on the Great Lakes set a record for any season,
even lingering into June on Lake Superior. It was the snowiest
winter ever in Detroit (since 1880) and third snowiest in Chicago
and second snowiest in Philadelphia.
We advised our clients last summer would be cool and it would
be a Garden of Eden growing season for the Corn Belt. We set a
new corn crop yield record beating out the cool summers of 2009
and 2004.
In May, we warned that this winter again would be another cold
one. We told them it would be cold in November, back off in
December some but come back in a vengeance late in December
and January. Most El Nino years, the winter pattern shows itself in
the last week of December.
We also told them this winter would be snowy and indeed,
Among years with the most similar conditions to this winter (the
several major snow events occurred during November, including
oceans, the sun and the winds in the high atmosphere) were 2003the back-to-back lake effect snow events that brought over 65
2004, 2002-2003 and 2009-2010 (along with very cold winters in
inches of snow to the Buffalo, NY region and a Thanksgiving
the late 1950s to the 1970s), which explains our concerns about
Noreaster that snarled holiday travel along the East Coast. We
January.
had nearly 10 inches in two storms to bring us a rare white
Recent history provides support. NOAAs data shows the US
Thanksgiving.
winters have cooled 2.26F the last 20 years with a downtrend in all
According to the Rutgers Global Snow Lab, the November snow
nine climate regions.
cover extent for the U.S. was 400,000 square miles above the
Regardless of the weather, heres hoping you and your family
1981-2010 average and the largest November snow cover extent in
have a wonderful, blessed Christmas.
the 49-year satellite record. We are in
year five of what is already the snowiest
Last year Hudson reported 6.9 inches on the 18th. In
decade since the 1950s in the east
with a dozen high impact snowstorms,
December 2012, we had 9.8 on the 26th. In 2009, 3.3 inches
beating out the 1960s and 2000s, which
on the 21st. In 2002, we had 12.6 on the 26th-27th and
had 10.
As the cold eased this month,
another 9.8 inches just after New Years. October to March in
the snow fell to our west and north,
2002-2003 was the coldest since 1940-1941.
dumping heavy snow on the ski areas
and bringing heavy cold rains here.
Models are converging on the pattern
we expected for late December to January now, and, indeed, the
Joe DAleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, conext series of storms starting this weekend should leave us with
founded
The Weather Channel and served as its first director of
a white coating. What happens to the storm Christmas day will
meteorology back in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience
determine if it stays. We see colder weather return after Christmas
in professional meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist
and a cold January.
for Weatherbell Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American
Historically the southern border of New Hampshire has about
Meteorologist Society, he has testified about weather and climate
a 75 percent chance that part or all of Christmas day will have
before federal and state legislatures and taken the science lead on
snowcover.
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I have made it clear from the beginning that
I would be all inclusive in putting together our
leadership team, said Jasper. I am proud to be
working with a team of leaders, representing a
diverse and talented cross section of our party,
that will help us develop and drive an agenda
Therefore, it is important that
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addressing critical issues of concern to the people
you inform your dental
During
and future of our state, he added. During
professional of any existing
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our upcoming caucus on December 17 we will
cardiac conditions.
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treatment
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preventive measures against
(gum)
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bacterial endocarditis.
tissue,
Preventive measures usually
of the next biennial state budget, will be
bleeding may occur. As a
include antibiotic medication
result, bacteria from the
chaired by Neal Kurk (R-Weare) a veteran of the
shortly before and after dental
mouth may enter the blood
committee and former chair who is entering his
treatment.
stream and subsequently
15th term as a member of the House. Each of
However, poor dental
enter the heart. This presents
the three committee divisions will chaired by
hygiene resulting in
a risk for those individuals
members with a strong background in finance.
periodontal (gum) disease
with certain cardiac
Lynne Ober (R-Hudson), entering her sixth
may spread bacteria to the
abnormalities because the
term in the House, will serve as vice chair for
heart even in the absence of
bacteria may cause
the Finance Committee and will also preside
dental treatment. It is
bacterial endocarditis, a
as chairman of Division 1. David Danielson
therefore paramount to
serious inflammation of the
(R-Bedford) will serve as the vice-chair for
establish and maintain
heart valves and tissue.
Division 1. The Division II chair will be Karen
excellent oral health by
To determine whether an
Umberger (R-Kearsarge). She will be assisted by
regular brushing, flossing, and
existing heart condition
Vice Chair Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford). Heading
poses such a risk, your dental regular professional dental
up Division III of Finance will be Richard Barry
care.
professional needs a
(R-Merrimack). Serving as his vice chair will
complete medical history.
be Betsy McKinney (R-Londonderry), a veteran
lawmaker beginning her 16th term.
The Ways and Means Committee, which
considers and reports on all bills and resolutions
relating to raising money, will be chaired once
again by Norman Major (R-Kingston), entering his
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will serve as Speaker Pro Tempore. Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack)
was named the Majority Whip and Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond)
will serve as his deputy. Previously announced to leadership
positions were Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) as Deputy Speaker and
Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) as Majority Leader.
Additional leadership positions, including the deputy majority
leader will be announced in the next few days.
Chairmen and vice chairmen of the remaining committees
include:
Children and Family Law: Carolyn Gargasz (R-Hollis), Chair;
Debra I. DeSimone (R-Atkinson) Vice Chair
Commerce and Consumer Affairs: John B. Hunt (R-Rindge)
Chair; Laura Jones (R-Rochester) Vice Chair
Criminal Justice and Public Safety: John E. Tholl, Jr.
(R-Whitefield) Chair; David A. Welch (R-Kingston) Vice Chair
Education: Rick Ladd (R-Haverhill) Chair; John Balcom
(R-Merrimack) Vice Chair
Election Law: Kathleen M. Hoelzel (R-Raymond) Chair; James P.
Gray (R-Rochester) Vice Chair
Environment & Agriculture: Robert Haefner (R-Hudson) Chair;
John T. OConnor (R-Derry) Vice Chair
Executive Departments & Administration: Andrew Christie
(R-Hampton Falls) Chair; John Sytek (R-Salem) Vice Chair
Fish and Game and Marine Resources: David Kidder (R-New
London) Chair; Jim Webb (R-Derry) Vice Chair
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs: Frank R. Kotowski
(R-Hooksett) Chair; Donald LeBrun (R-Nashua) Vice Chair
Judiciary: Robert Rowe (R-Amherst) Chair; Joe Hagan
(R-Chester) Vice Chair
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services: William Infantine
(R-Manchester) Chair; Tammy Simmons (R-Manchester) Vice Chair
Legislative Administration: Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) Chair;
Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) Vice Chair
Municipal and County Government: James Belanger (R-Hollis)
Chair; Frank Sterling (R-Jaffrey) Vice Chair
Public Works and Highways: Gene G. Chandler (R-Bartlett)
Chair; Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) Vice Chair
Resources, Recreation and Development: Chris Christensen
(R-Merrimack) Chair; Beverly A. Ferrante (R-Derry) Vice Chair
Rules: Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) Chair; Gene G. Chandler
(R-Bartlett) Vice Chair
Science, Technology and Energy: Robert Introne
(R-Londonderry) Chair; Herb Richardson (R-Lancaster) Vice Chair
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs: Russell T. Ober
(R-Hudson) Chair; Phillip Straight (R-Merrimack) Vice Chair
Transportation: Steven D. Smith (R-Charleston) Chair; Thomas
Walsh (R-Manchester) Vice Chair
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Obama, Feinstein and
Reid. What has become
of America when these
individuals publicly
claim that the work the
CIA did was terribly
wrong ... Really?
Lets not forget what
happened on 9/11.
Lets not forget they had
a job to do that not just
anyone would think
of taking on. The CIA
should be commended
not vilified for helping
to do what they did to
keep us, the American
citizens safe. What a
travesty this is. Shame
on the democrats! Bush
and Cheney should
also be commended!
Wimpy dems and
their liberal agenda of
attacking Bush! The
report Feinstein put out
is one-sided. Did you
know Feinstein only
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property assessment
values rates increasing
in 2015, and the over
$1 per thousand school
budget increase in
2016, to start! If the
school is asking for a
$150-$250 tax increase
in 2015 not including
school raises. There
is little room for the
towns budget increases
or raises. Over $1 per
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school budget is a large
increase. Last year all
town/school raises and
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Where are the reports of
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We have a high dropout rate in Hudson

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previous year. If we have 15 million (town) and
another 20-40 million (school system) invested
into stock and back accounts. Where is the
monthly bank account and dividend interest?
Why are the taxpayers not notified of where the
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Thumbs down. A Hillary Clinton/Elizabeth

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Republicans have done nothing for the middle
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(for
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Thank you, Town of Hudson, for
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their high white socks. They look like fools - I bet
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standby, Locke Mill Drive. 4:12 p.m. Road
hazard, Albuquerque Avenue. 5:03 p.m. Motor
vehicle lockout, Route 3A. 11:47 p.m. Ryan
Pesce, 21, Salem, arrested for Driving After
Suspension.
Saturday, December 6: 9:15 a.m. Deliver
a message for Manheim Township Police
Department, Brook Road. 1:09 p.m. Theft of a
firearm, Bradford Drive. 3:02 p.m. Suspicious
activity, Pinecrest Road. 5:49 p.m. Alarm
activation, Jamesway Drive.
Sunday, December 7: 3:00 a.m. Unwanted
subjects, Stark Lane. 1:53 p.m. Parking
complaint, Route 3A. 4:27 p.m. Alarm activation,
Watts landing. 6:00 p.m. Motor vehicle
complaint, Route 3A.
Monday, December 8: 12:05 a.m. Suspicious
activity, Birch Street. 11:47 a.m. Suspicious
person, Robyn Avenue. 2:52 p.m. Alarm
activation, Pearson Street. 4:48 p.m. Theft from
a motor vehicle, Arcadian Lane. 5:06 p.m. Sex
offender registration, Liberty Way. 6:19 p.m.
Medical emergency, Quigg Court.
Tuesday, December 9: 4:45 p.m. Joseph
McFarland, 55, North Waterboro, ME, arrested
for Possession of Narcotics. 10:16 p.m. Motor
vehicle complaint, Woodhawk Way. 10:59 p.m.
Kyle Brooks, 22, Litchfield, arrested for Burglary
and Receiving Stolen Property.
Community Interaction is Part of Learning a Language

by Len Lathrop
As a way of connecting with the community, students from two
Spanish 2 Honors classes walked from Alvirne High School to Hills
Garrison Elementary School and presented information in both
languages about the Latin American countries to the six secondgrade classes. This is the second year that this experience has
happened. The countries that the high schoolers spoke about were
Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Chile, Guatemala, and
Honduras.
Alvirne students presented a brief overview of each country, its
geography, and its culture. They spoke about the animals of the
country and the sounds they make, as well as the colors in Spanish.
Each group also put together a hands-on activity to do with each
class. These activities included songs, dances, sports, masks, and art
projects.
Nancy Catano, Spanish teacher, explained they there are five
Cs of world languages: Communication, Cultures, Connections,
Comparisons, and Communities. With this experience my Spanish
students can make
connections in our
community outside
our immediate
classroom
environment.
This activity will
culminate the unit
that the Alvirne
students have been
working on for some
weeks.
Kishon Chapman helps Natalie Breen with a native bracelet she had made.
Jenna Breault
and Lauren
Ferentino
explain the
names and
sounds of
animals from
Costa Rica.
Jake Auger passes out a spiritual token for the second graders.
Rebekah
Alpert
helps with
coloring
symbols on
the rain
sticks.
Samantha Harrison shows the second graders a Costa Rican toy.
Spanish teacher Nancy Catano explains that some poor children find everyday
things with which to play.
Kayla Shanaly helps assemble rain sticks.
Al Saeger Recognized as Radio Club Lifetime Member

for Many Decades in Broadcasting
the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945, Saeger joined
WFIL in Philadelphia two decades later in 1955.
WABC called Al in 1948 to be their chief engineer
in the Empire State Building in New York City. He

worked there for 30 years.
Today known by the call letters W2FGK, the
Nashua Radio Club is honoring him with a

lifetime membership, for providing Outstanding
Long Term Service to the Nashua Radio Club and
its members. Saeger has been an active
member in radio clubs in three states:
Florida, New Jersey, and currently in
New Hampshire.
A resident at the Inn at Fairview,
Saeger was honored with a presentation
in front of family and friends and the
members of the community at the Inn.
The Nashua Area Radio Club is an
organization for amateur radio operators
in the greater Nashua, N.H., area.
Club members of all ages (and their
families) socialize, and provide public
service and educational opportunities
for those interested in amateur radio.
NARC is an affiliated club of the
American Radio Relay League.
Left: Saeger (in white shirt) is in front
of the broadcast transmitter in the
Empire State Building for WABC.
by Len Lathrop
Al Saeger got his first radio license on June 25,
1935, when he was 15 years old. After serving in
Above: Al Saeger stopped for a photograph with

some of the equipment he used during his almost
80 years of involvement in radio and television.
Ed Deichler and Jack Warren present Saeger with a lifetime membership

in the Nashua Radio Club.
Driver Loses Control,

Crashes into Car Lot
submitted by Hudson Police Department
On Sunday, Dec. 14, at approximately 6:56
a.m., Hudson Police patrol personnel responded
to Ds Auto on Derry Street for the report of a
motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival to the
scene, it was determined a vehicle described
as a 2014 Dodge Ram pick-up being operated
by Kevin Stanton, 58, of Hudson, was heading
northbound on Derry Street when he lost control.

The vehicle crossed over the roadway and went
onto the property of Ds Auto. Before coming to
a final rest, the vehicle caused extensive damage
to four vehicles that were for sale in the parking
lot. Stanton was wearing his seatbelt and was not
injured in the accident. The cause of the accident
is still under investigation at this time.
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Experienced and insured. Free
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CHILD CARE
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Great references. Contact
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Albums, CDs, Movies, Books,
Archives. 50 Pieces Plus
Archives. $200 or Best Offer.
603-882-4480. 12/19/14
PORTABLE HOT TUB
Brand new in box. Comes
with $129 chemicals kit. Paid
$1200, asking $750. 603-4934002. 12/19/14
HELP WANTED
ADDING PET SITTERS
IN MANY AREAS. Hudson,
Londonderry, Derry,
Windham and Pelham.
Professional Pet Sitting Etc.
603-888-8088
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COOKS & FOOD
SERVERS WANTED. Warde
Health Center, Windham,
NH. Contact FitzVogt:
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Julie: 603-893-0058 12/19/14
READING OR MATH
TUTOR AVAILABLE to
help your struggling child.
I have a strong educational
background working with
children of different levels.
Reasonable rate. Pelham area.
Call 603 751 8689 for more
information. 1/2/15
PHLEBOTOMY COURSE:
5 Weeks, $800.00. Register
now for January classes.
Wed and Fri, 6p.m.-8p.m.
Phlebotomy and Safety
Training Center, Litchfield,
NH. 603-883-0306 12/19/14
FLEXIBILITY - DONT
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December 29th. Register at
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call 603-231-9443. 12/19/14
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Hudson Community Television

Sat. Dec. 20
7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio
7:30 a.m. Chili Fest with Chloe
8:00 a.m. Adventures with Lee and
Jeremy - Christmas
9:30 a.m. Hudson Fire Department Hot
Topics - Burn Permits
10:30 a.m. The Polar Express reading at
Hills Memorial Library
11:00 a.m. Santas Arrival & Tree Lighting
11:30 a.m. Benson Park Tree Day
12:00 p.m. Miracle Treat Day
12:30 p.m. Garden & Home in Hudson
1:00 p.m. Think Cake
2:00 p.m. Joey Pole Racing - Lee
Speedway Governors Cup
4:00 p.m. Steve Katsos Show
4:30 p.m. Mals Pals - Cool Runnings
5:30 p.m. Cooking in the Merrimack
Valley
6:00 p.m. Body Sculpt
6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio
7:00 p.m. Christmas Pianist
Sun. Dec. 21 and Wed. Dec. 24
7:30 a.m. Christmas Cartoons
8:00 a.m. Hudson Fire Department Hot
9:00 a.m. Hudson First Baptist Church
10:00 a.m. Trinity Assembly of God
11:00 a.m. Dr. Scott Hahn - Consuming
the Word
12:00 p.m. The Fourth Cup and the New
Passover
1:30 p.m. Mrs. Claus Show
2:30 p.m. Dogs Dinner
4:00 p.m. Hudson First Baptist Church
5:00 p.m. Trinity Assembly of God
6:00 p.m. Cooking in the Merrimack
Valley
6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio
7:00 p.m. Allegro Dance Academy Holiday Flashdance
Mon. Dec. 22 and Thurs. Dec. 25
7:30 a.m. Northern Lights Orchestra Holiday Music
8:30 a.m. Middlesex Concert Band Carols and Cookies
10:00 a.m. Santas Arrival & Tree Lighting
10:30 a.m. Allegro Dance Academy Holiday Flashdance
11:30 a.m. Mrs. Claus Show
12:00 p.m. Christmas Cartoons
12:30 p.m. Judy Pancost - Christmas in
July
1:30 p.m. Style City Music Presents -
BOUCHER Handyman and

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Power Washing. Finished
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Free estimates. References
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ELECTRICAL WIRING,
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Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates. Call Dana
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Basements, Windows, Doors,
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Anything is possible. Like
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Contracting. Call Wayne at
(267) 222-2064 1/9/15
JUNK REMOVAL
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Free pick
up. Call Steve at 261-5452.
1/2/15
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LANDSCAPING
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Well Beat Any Competitors Price
Fall Clean-up $50 Off

Aeration, Over-seeding
Bobcat & Excavation
Commercial & Residential
Snowplowing
603-818-2255
1/2/15
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Caregivers Needed:
Director of Special Services
Position to begin on July 1, 2015
SC A I N G
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Lawn Mowing; Fertilization;
Fall cleanups, pruning, 00
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PETS
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daily dog walking/vacation pet
care. Solving your pet care
needs since 1990. 1/2/15
SERVICES
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Cleanups Starting at $175.
Snowplowing Driveways
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Free Estimates. Call 603-7594591 or Schedule An Estimate
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Christmas
1/2/15
2:30 p.m. iCandy Christmas
3:00 p.m. Mals Pals - Cool Runnings
4:00 p.m. Steve Katsos Show
4:30 p.m. Hills Memorial Library Presents
Holiday Safety (2012)
6:00 p.m. Oven Luvn - Sweet Potato
Latkes and Eggnog Cookies
6:30 p.m. Jazz
Cardio Strength
Stretch
7:00 p.m. Body
Sculpt Exp. caring for the elderly preferred. Various shifts,
Tues. Dec. 23 and
to fit your schedule.Benefits include: competitive pay,
Fri. Dec. 26
7:00 a.m. Jazz
PTO, and knowing YOU made a real
Cardio
difference in someones life!
7:30 a.m. Hudson
Fire Department Hot
Apply online www.lahseniorcare.com
8:30 a.m. iCandy
Contact Us/ Employment
Christmas
Or call 603-546-6060 for details
9:00 a.m. Northern
Lights Orchestra Holiday Music
10:00 a.m.
THE HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Middlesex Concert
HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENING:
Band - Carols and
Cookies
2014-2015 Vacancy
11:30 a.m. Mrs.
Claus Show
12:00 p.m. Hills
Memorial Library
The Hudson School Board seeks a well qualified candidate for
Presents Holiday
the position of Director of Special Services. The Hudson School
Safety (2012)
District, with a student population of 3,700 and an annual budget of
1:30 p.m. Brewing in
$50,000,000 is one of the larger districts in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire
The Director of Special Services is responsible for a budget of
3:00 p.m. Dr. Scott
approximately $12,000,000 and works closely with building level
Hahn - Consuming
administrators to formulate and evaluate Special Education programs.
the Word
This position has direct oversight of Federal Special Education grants
4:00 p.m. Steve
and evaluates and recommends programming to the Superintendent.
Katsos Show
Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a valid NH
4:30 p.m. The
certification as a Special Education Administrator. M.Ed in Special
Folklorist - Cuban
Education required. A minimum of seven years experience in the field
Missile Crisis (1962)
of Special Education, including teaching experience with increasing
5:00 p.m. Aspire - 68
levels of administrative responsibility in Special Education curriculum
hours to End Hunger
is required.
5:30 p.m. Cooking in
Competitive salary. Benefits include medical, dental, life and long
the Merrimack Valley
term disability insurance. Paid leave including 25 vacation days.
6:00 p.m. Oven
Luvn - New Years
For consideration candidates should apply online at www.sau81.org
Meal
and attach their letter of interest, resume, three current professional
letters of recommendation, certification and official transcripts;
6:30 p.m. Jazz
graduate and undergraduate by January 23, 2015.
Cardio
BROTH
KO
LL
FRENCH TUTOR with a

PhD in French and extensive
teaching experience available
to teach all levels of language
and literature. Call Jayshree at
603-598-6586. 1/2/15
P.E.D. CARPENTRY AND

REMODELING SERVICES
Interior and exterior home
repairs including sheetrock,
painting and finish carpentry.
Also remodeling bathrooms
and kitchens. Doors,
windows, decks and more.
Many years experience,
insured. Call Paul for free
estimate. 603-594-8377 or
603-305-1716. 1/2/15
BR I
1994 Toyota Camry for

sale. 67,000 miles - Good
Condition. $2,195.00. Call
(603) 426-1698. 1/2/15
CASIO KEYBOARD $60.00,
SHIP WHEEL MIRROR
$40.00, Bruno-Verticle
Platform-lift for Wheelchairs,
$2500, Blue Office Chair,
$40.00. Call 603-894-4850
A TO Z DANIELS
Hand-d-Man: Specializing in
jobs too small for remodelers
or contractors. Husband todo list. Big + small, inside
and outside. Yardwork spring
clean-ups. Replacement door
+ windows. Painting inside +
outside. Fully insured. Dan,
603-365-6470. 1/2/15
1/2/15
INSTRUCTION
LA
WE BUY junk cars and

trucks. Call Pat at Jean-Guys
in Pelham, a N.H. Certified
Green Yard, at 603-635-7171
FOR SALE
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MOTORCYCLE
Classified Ad Rates: 1 week: $10.00 for 20 words or less. 4 weeks: $37.00 for 20 words or less. Additional words: .10 per word per week. (Maximum of 60 words). Lost and Found and
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Buyer Be Aware: The Area News Group supplies advertising space in good faith for our customers. However, occasionally an advertiser will require up front investment from the consumer.
We do not endorse or guarantee these or any advertisers claim. We encourage you to be a good consumer and do your homework before you invest/purchase any products or goods.
IN-TUNE PIANO
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BUCKET AND TRUCK

FOR HIRE Repair and
maintenance on commercial
and residential buildings
and machinery. 20 years
experience. 603-897-5322.
1/2/15
SNOW REMOVAL
QUALITY RESIDENTIAL
SNOWPLOWING
SERVICE, Hudson and
Litchfield, call Aaron for a free
quote at 603-689-5964 1/2/15
SNOW PLOWING,
SANDING, SALTING and
ICE CONTROL. Driveways
and small parking lots.
Hudson and South Litchfield.
Fully Insured. Call Kurt at
603-966-7180. 1/2/15
SNOW PLOWING,
sanding, driveways, small
lots. Snowblowing,
shoveling, walks, steps.
Hudson, Litchfield, Pelham,
Windham areas. John Novick
of Hudson, NH. Email
jnpropertyrepairs@gmail.com.
Call John toll free 800-2243020 or call or text cell 603897-9361. 1/2/15
TREE SERVICES
HIGH VIEW TREE
SERVICE: Fully insured, free
estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service. Call Brownie,
603-546-3079 1/2/15
WANTED
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Free pick
up. Call Steve at 261-5452
1/2/15
WASHING MACHINE
AND DRYER, refrigerators,
AC, lawn mower-tractors,
scrap metal, computers, hot
water tanks, dish washers,
VCRs and most electronics.
Will pick up. Call Sammy,
603-235-2648. 1/2/15
PUBLIC NOTICES
TOWN OF HUDSON, NH
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SENIOR CENTER/HCTV CENTER
STANDBY GENERATOR
The Town of Hudson, NH is seeking bids for a new 100KW Standby

Electrical Generator for the Senior Center/HCTV Center located at the
Benson Park property on Kimball Hill Road, Hudson, NH. The Standby
Electrical Generator must meet a detailed bid specification that can be
obtained by contacting the Board of Selectmens office at (603) 8866024.
Proposals must be received at the office of the Town Clerk, Town of
Hudson, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH 03051, by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
January 6, 2015 in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the outside,
Senior Center/HCTV Center Standby Generator. The winning bidder
selected will be notified after the award by the Board of Selectmen.
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part
thereof, for any reason, to waive any formality, informality, information
and/or errors in the proposal and to accept the proposal considered
to be in the best interest of the Town, as determined by the Board of
Selectmen.
The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE
LITCHFIELD STATE FOREST

PROJECT FILE # P1-601
Department of Resources and Economic Development

Division of Forests and Lands
LITCHFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
By authority granted under RSA 227-G:3 and 227-H:2 the New
Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands is planning wildlife
habitat restoration on 20 acres of the Litchfield State Forest in
the town of Litchfield, New Hampshire. This is a public notice
to solicit comments or questions as part of the planning process.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS. The Division carries out
habitat restoration projects as part of a multiple use forest and
wildlife management program on State owned woodlands. Please
address written comments or request for information by January
8, 2015 to Brad W. Simpkins, Director, Division of Forests and
Lands, P.O. Box 1856, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-1856,
ATTN: Forest Management Bureau P1-601.
Local Students Dance

at Monarchs Game
submitted by Michele Buckley
The Showcase Performing
Arts Centers Performance
Troupe, The Showcase
Starz, ages 4-17, danced
for a packed Verizon Wireless
Arena at the Manchester
Monarchs game. The
Showcase Starz are a
selected group of students
who demonstrate excellence
in education, a passion for
the arts, and a commitment
to giving in their community.
Students performed to a
packed and rowdy audience.
Courtesy photo Manchester Monarchs
Showcase
Performing Arts
Centers Starz team
performs.
Campbell, Windham
Student-Athletes
Selected as Wendys
High School Heisman
State Winners
submitted by Coach Patterson, Athletic Director,
Campbell High School
Wendys High School Heisman Program recently selected
male and female high school student-athletes from the Northeast
region as state winners. Hannah Neild, Campbell High School,
and Siddhart Agarwal, Windham High School, are the Northeast
regions Wendys High School Heisman state winners for New
Hampshire.
All state finalists were in contention to be one of 12 national
finalists six males and six females of the Wendys High School
Heisman Program. From this group, one male and one female
were then selected as the national winners at a ceremony in New
York City on Dec. 12.
The Wendys High School Heisman Program recognizes
outstanding students across the country for their athletic prowess,
academic achievement and leadership within their community.
The Wendys High School Heisman Program honors exceptionally
well-rounded students to help them pursue their passions.
The state winners are distinguished student-athletes in their
own communities, and because of their desire to get better every
day as students, athletes and leaders, the Wendys High School
Heisman Program applauds their success by honoring them as
state winners, said Archie Griffin, Wendys High School Heisman
Program spokesperson and the two-time collegiate Heisman Trophy
winner. Wendys High School Heisman has been a platform for
exemplary students to be recognized for more than 20 years, and
Im proud to help Wendys honor those students achievements.
Each state winner received a silver medal, Heisman patch, and a
$50 Wendys gift card, and moved on to compete against winners
from other regions across the country for a chance to be named
a national finalist. Wendys sent 12 national finalists and their
families to New York City for the Wendys High School Heisman
Program and Collegiate Heisman Memorial Trophy Weekend. One
male and one female were named as national winners and each
received a crystal Wendys High School Heisman trophy, a $500
Wendys gift card and a donation from Wendys to their high school
in the amount of $10,000.
For more information about the Wendys High School Heisman
Program and to view all the state winners and finalists, visit www.
WendysHeisman.com.
Created in 1994 by Wendys and the Heisman Memorial Trust,
the Wendys High School Heisman Program recognizes outstanding
high school seniors nationwide who excel in athletics, academics
and community leadership. Students can nominate themselves for
the award online, in addition to being recommended by principals,
teachers, guidance counselors and coaches. The most exceptional
students are then selected to advance during extensive judging
processes conducted at both state and national levels.
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Alvirne Swimming & Diving:

Early Success at Ice Breaker Invitational
Division 12 Bears
Cheerleaders
Take Fifth at Nationals
Senior Travis Tornstrom
freestyle in school record time of 1:58.43 as well as a solid

fourth-place finish in the 100 butterfly (1:05.71). Somers
would go on to team up with newcomer Katja Adriany,
Ashley Dumais and Haley Summers to take first place in
the 200 freestyle relay (1:47.23) which was also in school
record fashion along with a second-place finish in the 400
freestyle relay (4:01.04).
The Bronco boys kept a solid pace themselves with
strong individual and relay swims by Kendall Westhoff,
Frank Cunniff, Travis Tornstrom and John Sojka. The four
combined to take a third- and fourth-place finish in the
200 medley relay (1:56.14) and the 200 freestyle relays
(1:44.33) respectively.
As a whole, the team swam and dove as if they were in
mid-season form while compiling numerous personal best
swims from all student athletes. Six swimmers, (Somers,
Adriany, Summers, Westhoff, Cunniff and Tornstrom)
qualified in this meet and will participate in the NHIAA
Div I State Championships in early February.
With their outstanding performances the Broncos have
set the bar high and look to continue their success when
they travel to Dover for a dual meet this Saturday night.
Go Broncos!
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Rourke. We are grateful for our team
On Dec. 13, the Division 12 Hudsonmom, Evelyn Scott, who was truly the
Litchfield Bears took to the mat at the
glue in this team. You held us together
Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Fla..
perfectly. We cannot thank these ladies
At 5:24 p.m.
was their time
to shine. The
team of 21
girls, who took
home the state
championship
title in November,
performed like
true champions.
The HLB, under
the coaching team
of Jill Fopiano,
Head Coach
(Coach of the Year
for State of NH)
assisted by Julie
Pascoe, Heather
Shyann Bergeron, Maika Bernard, Samantha Bleau, Makayla Chadwick,
Grondin, Kristina
Coleman, finished Kaylee Cwiklik, Alexis Darrigo, Leah Filteau, Emma Fopiano, Gwenvieve
Grondin, Emily Hogan, Emily Kanan, Adrienne Mckoy-Sophos, Molly
fifth at Nationals.
OKeefe, Chantel Paradise, Brooke Pascoe, Makayla Pellitier, Rhiannon
We as parents
Pockett, Amelia Riley, Allison Rodonis, Shelby Scott, and Lillia Szewczyk.
have never been
prouder. These
ladies worked so
hard. Practicing
non-stop until the day before. The team
for the amount of their personal time
started their season in late August and
they have given to our girls.
has been together up to four times a
On behalf of the families of the
week since then. Countless hours of
Division 12 cheerleaders thank you.
team work, supported by their student
Dreams really do come true. Until next
Demos Samantha (Sammi) Thompson,
season Go Bears!
Emma Stalker, Cara Layman and Kirsten
submitted by Coach Sean McLaughlin

The Alvirne Swimming & Diving team turned in a
strong performance at its first meet of the year attending
Oyster Rivers Ice Breaker Invitational held at University
of New Hampshires Swasey Pool on Sunday. Both the
girls and boys Bronco squads set the tone from the
very first event and never looked back, finishing third
and sixth respectively in a 20-team meet.
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captain Lauren Somers who took first place in the 200
Senior Katja Adriany
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On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Campbell
High School Wrestling team, led by Coach
Bob Gannon, traveled to face Division III
rival John Stark Regional High School in their
first dual meet of the season.
The Cougars mauled the Generals, 54-12,
to earn their first team victory of the season.
According to Gannon, the entire lineup
wrestled tough. Newcomers Ben LaBatt (113
pounds), Marc Boomhauer (145 pounds),
and Conor Gannon (182 pounds) all earned
the first wins of their varsity careers in the
meet.
Campbell continued their success over
the weekend as they competed in the
Alvirne High School Bronco Invitational
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weight class, Dayton Chandonnet earned
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weight class in the tournament, Michael
Killoran needed only one victory to become
the only Bronco Invitational Champion for
the Cougars at 220 pounds. Finishing up
Campbells big day was Allan Hayward, who
scored second place in the heavyweight
division, going 3-1 in the tournament.
With seven placers in the tournament, the
Cougars earned fourth place overall out of
13 teams with 114 team points. Campbell
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20 - December 19, 2014
Young Bronco Ladies Defeated by State Champs
by Len Lathrop
The Lady Broncos opened the season Friday night
in the Steckevicz Gym against the Londonderry
High School Lady Lancers. The Lancers are the
defending state Division I champs.
The Lady Broncos team is young with only two
seniors, Kaycee Carbone and Emily Barry, both
have been four-year varsity players for Alvirne.
Emily Raffe and Jess Baker are returning juniors,
and the balance of the team is sophomores, three of
which Amanda Wetmore, Nicole Teaque, Marissa
Sweeney played varsity last year as freshmen.
Rounding out the squad are Sam Ratte, Katie
Bellomo, Amber Bardsley, Ashley Blackey and Sara
Siteman.
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of the ladies in very positive terms: While we
are young, they have shown very hard work and
discipline. I know they will play hard all the time
and continue to improvement thoughtout the
season.
Last Fridays game was controlled by the Lancers.
As the first buzzer sounded it was 18-8, and the
Londonderry defense was tough. The Broncos
highlight was a 3-pointer by Amanda Wetmore
from the top of the circle. During the second
period Londonderry made their first two pointers
but then both teams went 0 for 8. By then both
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at the half it was 30-16.
When the final whistle sounded the Lancers had
a 35-point lead at 62 to 27. Kaycee Carbone led
the Broncos with six points followed by Amanda
Wetmore and Sam Ratte, both with five. The JV
team dropped their season opener to Londonderry,
51-27.
Alvirnes Marissa Sweeney takes a jump shot

early in the first game of the season.
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Emily Barry despite efforts from Londonderrys Shannon Sonia.
Bronco Marissa Sweeney forces her way to the hoop

between Lancers Ashley Beruben and Tara Burke.
AHS Hosts Wrestling Tourney;

Takes Second in 12-Team Field
In a quarterfinal round, Dave Cailer of AHS versus Ryan Boyle of Winnacunet;

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by Len Lathrop
The Alvirne Bronco wrestling tournament has become the go-to tournament for
local grapplers to test their skills. This year, 12 teams started their Saturday early, to
be ready to rumble at 9 a.m. on the two mats in 14 different weight classes.
Wrestling in Hudson this year were Bow, Campbell, Londonderry (two teams),
Newport (two teams), Pelham, Timberlane (two teams), Winnacunnet (two teams)
and two teams from host Alvirne.
In individual weight classes, the winner at 106 pounds was Cam McCure of
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the 120 pound weight class, Taylor Thyne was the champion with a 5-0 decision,
while Nick Milnazzo of Alvirne won the 126 weight division with a 5-3 decision.
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Boomhauser won by decision 4-1. Gleason finished third at the Bronco Invitational.
opponent in 1:28. At 145 pounds, Tyler Sharron of Newport won by decision 9-3.
The 152 weight class saw Londonderrys Jake Barr win by fall at 3:03; Londonderry
also took the 160 division with a 12-3 decision by Kyle Byrd. Finishing as champion
at 170 was Stephen Nix of Newport. Bronco grappler Evan Manning won by
decision in the 182 pound class and, at 195, Rich Bilodeau pinned the opposition
in 39 seconds. Campbells Michael Killoran was champion at 220, pinning his
challenger in 20 seconds of the second period. And, in the 285 class, Josh Platon of
Timberlane was champ with a 5-3 decision.
In team match standing, Londonderry finished first with 203.5 points, next was
host Alvirne with 148, and third, at 125.5, was Winnacunnet. Campbell had 144
points for fourth, while in fifth was Timberlane, Pelham was sixth with 86.5, and
next was Bow at 33 points. At 19 points was the Alvirne B team for ninth, at 18
points was Winnacunnet B for 10th, Londonderry B had 16 points for 11th place,
and the Newport B team was 12th.
by Jacob Gagnon
The Campbell High School boys
Basketball squad crushed HillsboroDeering High School in their home
opener, 74-42, on Friday evening, Dec.
12. The Cougars hope the dominant
victory will set the tone for the rest of
the 2014-2015 season.
The Cougars controlled the contest
on both sides of the ball, holding a
52-15 lead and out-rebounding the
Hillcats, 26-10, after the first half of
play. Strong defensive efforts from
Campbell High School maintained the
advantage throughout the second half
of play as the Cougars continued to
build upon their lead.
Leading the offensive onslaught for
the home team were Zach Bergeron
with 19 points, Harrison Vedrani with
15 points, and Christian Kamacho
with seven points in the contest. On
Tuesday, Dec. 16, Campbell was
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AHS Music Department Presents a Holiday Instrumental Concert

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Nothin But Treble choir

Jordyn Haime plays the bass guitar

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Alex Constantini attacks the kettle drum during the Symphonic

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