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Volume 28 Number 33 February 24, 2017 12 Pages

Hudson Family Asks for Prayers LMS Fifth Graders Get Insight into
for Son Shot in Washington Other Cultures on Heritage Day
by Len Lathrop specialist assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st
Matt Keller spoke to the Hudson~Litchfield Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He and
News from his sons bedside on Tuesday his twin brother, Zach, are Alvirne High School
afternoon. Matt related seeing improvement graduates, who both served in the Army and
in Joshua as he is being treated at a Level 2 both have seen multiple deployments as Rangers
trauma center in Parkland, Wash. Doctors are to Afghanistan and other Middle East conflict
adjusting the medication dosage to allow Joshua areas.
to be less sedated and awake more of the time. On the phone, Joshuas dad, Matt, called
Joshua is still the shooting
on a respirator Courtesy photo tragic, but
to assist with spoke at length
his breathing, about Joshuas
which prevents brother Zachs
him from actions at the
communicating apartment that,
due to the with Popeks
intubation assistance, saved
(placement Joshua. Zach
of a flexible did CPR as he
tube into his had Popek pack Allie Columbus (center) shares her heritage with her fellow students as well as Mrs. Cayer.
trachea). the wound to
Many of us contain the by Len Lathrop
saw the news bleeding. Matt How about starting
report when mentioned your Friday with a band
Joshua and Zach Keller
Joshua Keller that Zach gives concert, and, not just
was shot in the credit to CPR any concert, but a band
neck by a friend who was cleaning a weapon, training he received from retired police officer sharing Andean folk
then pointed it at Joshua and pulled the trigger, Dan Dolan when he worked at the Hudson music from Bolivia with
claiming he did not know it was loaded. The Police Department as an animal control officer. you and the whole fifth
first news reports only identified the victim as Doctors have told him that Zachs actions saved grade of your school?
a New Hampshire soldier, so it wasnt until the his brother. You and about 115
end of last week that the community learned The medical staff has been fantastic. My classmates listen to this
that the solider was from Hudson and was son is alive and is going to get better because of group of men wearing
Joshua Keller. them, said Matt Keller. blankets, playing some
For those who have not heard, the shooting Matt asked people to pray for his son. He has very different-looking
happened about 3:10 p.m. Saturday in the 1000 seen it help as the family is heavily involved at instruments, other than
block of 115th Street Court East in Parkland, St. Kathryn Church and is especially known for the one strumming a
about 40 miles south of Seattle. According to their unwavering faith and involvement in the guitar.
reports outline about the shooting, Spc. Thomas Hudson community. The bands name
Patrick Popek, a roommate of Joshua, told Matt commented that the family appreciates was Manases and,
investigators he had been fooling around with the GoFundMe page that was started. Neither besides playing for the
the .45 caliber gun while cleaning the weapon, he nor Joshuas mother in Washington are audience, they told the Bryden Caron, Jacob Jordan and Brett Biron, along with Mrs. Lasocki, learn about
and said he pointed it at the victim and pulled working. students about their chopsticks.
the trigger. Popek has told police he didnt Please consider making a donation to help instruments, including a
know the gun was loaded. this amazing family as no donation is too small. small Andean-stringed
their culture. In one Litchfield fifth grade
Prosecutors sought a $50,000 bail for Popek All donations will go directly to Matt and Maria instrument of the Lute family called a Charango.
classroom across the hall, the students were
on the assault charge, but he was released Keller to ease any financial burden the family They displayed a family of bamboo tubes called
shown many Korean words and how to
Monday on his own recognizance. may incur assisting Joshua with his recovery. siku or
pronounce
A 23-year-old, Joshua Keller is an Army panpipe, Staff photos by Len Lathrop them, while
which came
other Korean
in many
students
different
Hudson Candidates Introduce sizes,
and the
learned about
food and
ways of life.
Themselves to the Community musicians
also showed
LMS
students
the class a
shared
by Laurie Jasper on the board. Their names will be on the ballot. quena, a
stories about
GFWC Hudson Junior Womans Club and A fourth candidate, Gary Gasdia, decided to flute-like
heritage,
Hudson Community Club co-hosted Candidates run for school board after the filing deadline instrument.
food tasting,
Night on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Hudson Junior and announced a write-in campaign. Gasdia As the
and musical
Womans Club President Linda Kipnes thanked participated in candidates night. concert
games. In
everyone for attending the annual event. Huard said she is a licensed, certified finished, the
another
Town and School District Moderator Paul public accountant with additional education class was
classroom,
Inderbitzen moderated the forum of both town in psychology, and has been a leader for the able to ask
student Talia
and school district candidates, which was also Boy Scouts. Huard said, I hope to assist the questions.
Burgous-
televised live on Hudson Cable Television. school department in utilizing the budget more Students
Tyler Reynolds, Damon Peron and Elijah Berry with one of the Korean students Noble told
Approximately 50 audience members filled effectively and recommend and implement learned
classmates
the chairs and even some of the bleachers of other internal controls to prevent the school that the
about her
the Hudson Community Center, an increase in district resources from being wasted or otherwise band had been together for about 25 years and
grandparents who had come from Puerto Rico.
attendance from past candidates nights. misappropriated and gain control of the were all self-taught. The band leader explained
Meanwhile, in the family consumer science,
During the first portion of the evening, ever increasing school budget as enrollment where Bolivia was following a students question.
room students were learning about how to use
Inderbitzen allowed each candidate up to three continues to decline. Bolivia is a country in South America, bordered
chopsticks.
minutes to introduce him or herself and share a Milbouer is currently the school boards vice by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and
Guidance Counselor Lynne Ellis was the
brief opening statement. chairman and is completing her first term on the Argentina to the south, Chile to the west, and
mastermind behind the whole thing! The report
Margaret Huard, Stacy Milbouer and Malcom board. Milbouer has a masters in education Peru to the west.
from other teachers was the fifth graders loved it
Price each registered as candidates for school degree and a bachelors degree in English and The day included high school exchange
they thought it was really interesting and fun to
board. There are two three-year positions open American studies, and is a teacher and journalist. students from South Korea, part of the Korea
learn about all those different cultures!
continue to page 6 - Hudson Candidates Wales Christian School, sharing stories about

Continental Academie of Hair Design Tops $2,000 for CHaD

submitted by Ashley Coleman
Students, staff, alumni and friends of
Continental Academie held their fifth annual
event to promote awareness for congenital heart
defects. Congenital heart defects,the leading
cause of infant death in the U.S., affects one in
every 100 babies.
The fundraisers have benefitted the Childrens
Hospital at Dartmouth.
Continental Academie has honored Parker
Courtesy photos

Bolton, an 8-year-old boy who has hyperplastic

left heart syndrome (a type of CHD) is a frequent
flyer at CHaD, and the reason this event happens
each year. Parker was on hand to get a haircut
and to also try his luck with our raffle. Megan Kulis, a Continental Academie stylist, helps Parker cut the hair of Jack Shea,
During the event, people were able to get any a longtime friend of the Bolton family.
service done. Students, and also some alumni, Berklee School of Music student Andrew Edward Garcia is surrounded by students and staff
were on hand to perform any services that were from Continental Academie.
requested. A bake sale with some sweet treats,
as well as raffle items and a 50/50 raffle helped
increase the donations.
Entertainment for the night was current Berklee
School of Music student Andrew Edward Garcia
on guitar, playing old and new styles of the blues.
The raffles are continuing until the end of the
month of February; so far Continental Academie
has raised over $2,000 for CHaD.
Continental Academie thanks each and every
student, alumnus, client and member of the
community who came to support this great cause.
They all made this Continental Academies biggest
and best event to date. Continental Academie instructor Amy Wojtkun cuts Parkers hair. She has cut his Staff member Alida Charbonneau,right, and Alumni Jen Albertson show their
hair at all five years of this fundraiser. love for those who helped and support the annual event
2 - February 24, 2017 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Boy Scout Sunday Provides a Message

Accolades
Litchfield resident Lauren Lantagne has been named to Husson
Universitys Deans List for the fall semester. Lantagne is a junior who
is currently enrolled in Hussons Bachelor of Science in Hospitality
and Tourism Management program.
Joshua Bellomo of Hudson has been named to Husson Universitys
Presidents List for the fall semester. Bellomo is a junior who is
currently enrolled in Hussons Bachelor of Science in Accounting/
Master of Business Administration program.
Vivian C. Susko of Hudson has been selected for inclusion on St.
Lawrence Universitys Deans List for academic achievement during
the fall semester. Susko is a member of the Class of 2020. Susko
Miles DeVries, Adam Correau and Ivan Schaefer from the Wolf den
attended Alvirne High School.
welcome parishioners and pass out programs.
Dylan Lefavour of Litchfield was named to the Deans List for the
fall semester at Saint Anselm College. Dylan is a member of the class
of 2017 and is majoring in English. Staff photos
by Len
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo Lathrop

Jack Kidwell (Arrow of Light den in Cub Scouts), alongside

Elder Franklin, reads the scripture.
Hudson Chamber by Len Lathrop
A Scout is reverent; consider this part of the Cub Scout
to Recognize Award Promise I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my
country ... The Scout Oath is this: On my honor I will do my

Honorees
submitted by the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, the Greater Hudson Chamber
of Commerce will host its 48th Annual Awards Dinner, to honor the
Citizen of the Year, Junior Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year
and Outstanding Community Partner. The dinner will be held at The
Castleton, 58 Enterprise Dr. in Windham.
The GHCC award recipients being honored are as follows: Citizen
of the Year - Phyllis Appler of Hudson being honored for her dedication
to the town through her leadership, community involvement and
volunteerism; Junior Citizen - Noah Tardif, Hudson resident and senior
at Bishop Guertin, who is being honored for his achievements and
community accomplishments; Business of the Year - Digital Federal
Credit Union and Outstanding Community Partner - Kiwanis of
Hudson will be honored for their generous and continuous service as
distinguished partners in the community.
The public is invited to join in celebrating these honorees. To
make a reservation or to get further information concerning the
awards ceremony, call Brenda Collins at 889-4731 or visit www.
HudsonChamber.com. The cost of the dinner is $50 per person.
best to do my duty to God and My country ... and the Venturing
Oath As a Venturer, I promise to do my duty to God and help
strengthen America, to help others, and to seek truth, fairness,
and adventure in our world.
In todays world, you dont see Sunday morning church
services starting with the Advancing of the Colors, the Pledge
of Allegiance, the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, but this was
Scout Sunday at the Litchfield Community Church. While
originally scheduled for the Feb. 10th, the snow forced its
postponement until the 18th.
Leading the days worship were the Rev. Dr. Lori Wiley,
pastor, and David Franklin, Church Elder-of-the-Days and the Boy Scouts Joshua H., William P., and Killian F.
leader of the Venturing program for the Scouts. answered It was I who sent a car, a truck, a boat and a helicopter
The worship service incorporated many of the Scouting for you, I did have a plan.
traditions and Rev. Wiley wove these together in worship, from Wiley continued her lesson using the sentences in the Scout
the Kumbaya Scouting song as the opening hymn to a scripture Oath and a comparison to different biblical verses.
called Psalm 23 for Scouts read by Jack Kidwell from the Arrow of The service closed with what was described as the Scouts end-
Light den in Cub Scouts with assistants from Elder Franklin. of-the-day song (Taps): Day is done. Gone the sun. From the
Wileys message related that God had planned for you, start lakes, from the hills, from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is
with a story of a man refusing to be recused several times from nigh.
his home as flood water surrounded it, always with the reply The colors were retired and refreshments were served in the
that God will take care of me. After he had succumbed and fellowship hall.
faced God, his question was why wasnt he taken care of? God

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 Hudson - Litchfield News | February 24, 2017 - 3

Remember Hudson When ...

St. John Parish House and Elementary School
by Ruth Parker 252, and the Cub Scouts to name a few. At the present time and
This week we continue in todays economy, perhaps the most notable is St. John XXIII
with Library Street and look Parish Food Pantry. Their service began about 1982 as St. Vincent
at St. Johns Parish House de Paul Food Pantry and has grown to providing food to some 300
and Elementary School. different families in Hudson over the course of a year. The pantry
Two adjacent parcels of is housed in a major portion of the Parish Center at 23 Library
land were purchased by the Street. One project of note is the Feed Our Kids Program where
diocese between Connell the volunteers of the food pantry work with the students of Alvirne
and School streets for the High School. This program supplies a backpack with food for eight
elementary school. The first, meals, snacks, and drinks to provide nourishment over the weekend
adjacent to School Street, to a number of students. The food pantry provides the food and the
was purchased from Julia students pack the backpacks and deliver them to the students. The
Robinson in July 1955. This food pantry receives support from the entire Hudson community
parcel was next to the town- and their services are available to any family within our town. The
owned tennis courts on photo of the elementary school is from the collection of the Hudson
School Street and was what Historical Society. The photo of the Parish House is from the records
remained of a larger parcel of the Town of Hudson.
that extended up School Library Street School, c. 1977 (formerly St. Johns School).
Street. The second parcel,
adjacent to Connell Street, devised whereby the town would lease the building
consisted of land and buildings purchased from Arthur L. Crosscup for one year. After which the town purchased the
in August 1956. This had been the home of Phyllis and Arthur property and it is now Library Street Elementary
Crosscup and their family. School. This school had made a lasting impression
Ground breaking for the school occurred on April 28, 1957. on our town.
While construction was taking place the school actually began Diagonally across Library Street from the
classes in the basement of the church under the supervision of elementary school and adjacent to the church
Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. For the next year the mens club building, the diocese purchased the former home
and members of the parish pitched in every night to assist with of Charles and Marguerite Farmer in June 1955. By
the construction. As many as 17 men were there helping two to 1962 the home was converted into a convent for
three hours each night to prepare for the opening of the school. In the Sisters of Presentation of Mary. It was used for
October 1958, after the dedication, the classes were moved into the that purpose about 12 years. By 1978 the building
newly completed school. re- purposed and enlarged as a parish center. The
By 1962 an eight-room addition was built onto the school to Parish Center was dedicated May 7, 1978.
accommodate the growing enrollment. The first graduation of a full During its nearly 70 years in Hudson, St. John the
eight years occurred in 1965. Into the 1970s enrollment was on the Evangelist Church, the parish, and their affiliated
decrease, and, in 1975, St. John Parish announced the school would organizations continue to serve the town of Hudson.
close as of June 1975. The St. Johns School Board and the School I think of the mens group (called Holy Name
Board of Hudson worked together on a transition. A plan was Society); Knights of Columbus, an International
St. John Parish House at 23 Library St.
Organization; Womens Guild; Boy Scout Troop

Kiwanis and Key Clubs Attend Governors Visit

submitted by Mike Hardy
Hudson Kiwanis and the key clubs from
Alvirne and Campbell High were present
for the annual Kiwanis Governors visit last
week at the Tap Room in Hooksett where Bill
Jenkins was honored as the new governor
for our district. At the yearly event for the
governor, clubs from all over the district meet
and discuss plans for the future of Kiwanis
clubs.
Bob Guessferd, president of the club, who
spoke about the softball field, recruiting CROSBY BAKERY
new members and the fishing derby, which, Irish Bread, Shamrock Cookies,
unfortunately, was canceled due to lack of ice. Cupcakes, Cakes & More!
Speaking for Alvirne High School was Emily Now through March 17th
Lalmond, club president. Campbell Key Club
was represented by Grace Quinneville, vice
president of the club. Both key club officers
CELEBRATE
spoke about the trip to the Kiwanis Pediatric ST. PATS DAY!
Trauma Institute, the Santa visit in Hudson 51 E. Pearl St., Downtown Nashua

882-1851
Courtesy photo

Hudson Kiwanis President Bob Guessferd
Not only Kiwanis and the high school and many fundraisers that are coming up
key clubs but the Builders Club and K-Kids soon. It was a wonderful evening full of new
were there representing the elementary ideas from some of the service leaders in the Salmon Pies &
and middle schools. Officers from each community. Hot Cross Buns
club made presentations about what they fresh daily until Easter
have done so far and what is in store for the
future. Speaking for Hudson Kiwanis was

Elect Richard Maddox to Board

of Selectmen
Im announcing my selectmen to accomplish the
candidacy for the seat on end result. Bottom line, we are
the Board of Selectmen. all citizens who must trust in
My reasons are: one another, share ideas and
Experience. With 12 experiences, creating systems
years on the Board of and processes that work toward
Selectmen, and 18 years a common goal.
on the Planning Board, Some results:
I have an abundant Kept taxes level or lowered
knowledge of how the them during the worst
system should work. economic downturn in the last
Combine that with almost 50 years
40 years of working in a Accomplished that without
service business, all of slashing services or cutting
which can benefit the well-trained and dedicated
board, and the town of employees
Hudson. Finally got a Senior Center built by including
Dedication. During those 12 years on the the cable facility underneath those additional
Board of Selectmen, I probably missed eight monies made this dream come true sooner
meetings. When I was there I was involved, Got the Lenny Smith Fire Station rehabbed vs.
had done my homework, lots of research and spending millions to replace it
asked the tough questions. I strived to look at Now for the difficult part, the part of politics
the issues strategically, looking to the future and that I like the least, asking for your help. Im
looking at several different avenues, such as the asking you to go to the polls and fill in that oval
Central Street culvert.
Passion. I dont want to just sit there with
next to Richard Maddox so I can continue to
serve Hudson. Thank you.
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4 - February 24, 2017 | Hudson - Litchfield News
The Word Around Town...
Seeking Position on
Hudson Budget Committee
I am writing today to announce that I am seeking re-election for the
one-year term on the Hudson Budget Committee. As a 15 year resident in
Hudson, the former Fire Chief for 12 years, and having completed one year
on the Budget Committee, I am asking the citizens of Hudson for their vote.
My background and experience includes 24 years working in the municipal
government, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, and
Economics, and hands-on budget planning, development, and management
of the Hudson Fire Department Budget. Having presented the budget to the
Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee over 12 years I have developed
a full understanding of the budget process and the responsibilities of the
Budget Committee in being the representatives to assist the taxpayers in the
prudent appropriation of public funds. My wife Dorothy and I have raised
two children here in Hudson and they have come up through the school
system. This has provided me with an understanding of the school system and
its budgeting practices also.
My specific goal as a member of the Budget Committee is to work to
evaluate our budgets to assure we are planning our budgets in ways that
maintains a stable tax rate, minimizes spikes in tax rates, and that we seek ways
to maximize economies of scale between the Schools and Town Departments.
Please feel free to contact me at hudchief1@comcast.net if you have any
questions relative to my experience level or thoughts on my serving on the
Budget Committee. Please vote for me in the one-year Budget Committee
position.
Shawn Murray, Hudson
It was almost Saturday and the Fox was up thinking of Selectman
Coutu and how his world of information focuses around watching
HCTV. Well, off to Channel 22, the Fox went. Suddenly, the Fox was a
spectator of the Library Trustees meeting.
The Fox could not get his paws in
writing mode fast enough to get all
the information written down, but the
system the library bought for $20,000
called Freegal does not get used, and
the CD or DVD collection is taking up
prime floor space and will be moved.
Hard to keep awakethen people
are being locked in the library? What
- getting locked in the Rodgers Library,
two recent events were discussed,
where the alarm went off shortly after
hours. HPD comes, calls go to library
maintenance person, Bob Gagnon,
who arrives and shuts off alarm. When
security tapes are reviewed - one of our
t h e F o
regular patrons who spends most of his
waking hours in the study room, seen
on the camera walking out and setting off the alarm. Library Director
Charlie Matthews could not find a closing procedure, but he did have
a talk about it with department heads and had a meeting -- sounds like
the horses are already out of barn. Sorry, the Fox forgot to mention that
the second time the alarm went off, the same patron was in the mens
room when the building was closed.
Litchfields Brent T. Lemire
Elected Chairman of the Board
submitted by the New Hampshire Municipal Association
At its recent annual meeting in November, NHMAs membership
elected one new member to its board of directors:
Carolyn McCarley, mayor of Rochester. In addition,
seven incumbent board members were re-elected
including: Dave Caron, Town Manager, Derry;
Stephen Fournier, Town Administrator, Newmarket;
Priscilla Hodgkins, Clerk/Tax Collector, New Castle;
Jim Maggiore, Selectman, North Hampton; Scott
Myers, City Manager, Laconia; John Scruton, Town
Administrator, Barrington; and Teresa Williams, Town
Administrator, Barrington. NHMA would like to give
special thanks to outgoing board member, Elaine
Lauterborn, councilor, Rochester.
Brent T. Lemire, vice chair of the Litchfield Board
of Selectmen, was elected chairman of the board.
Lemire has served on NHMAs board since 2013
and has also served the Town of Litchfield in various
capacities since 1977, including fire chief, budget
committee member and chair and selectman.
Lemire also serves as the executive director of the
New Hampshire Association of Fire Chiefs. I
look forward to working with our members and Brent T. Lemire
professional staff of the NH Municipal Association
in executing another full year of programming to
support New Hampshires cities and towns in 2017. I also feel that
it is important to work with our elected officials in ensuring that our
Hudson, Re-Elect
Rick Maddox Selectman
Experienced
Dedicated
Passionate
Maddox is the
third name listed
on your ballot!
Eloise Maddox, fiscal agent
Vote Tuesday, March 14th
Letters to our Editor
Art Camp to Offer Mask Making,
Puppetry and More
Does your child love art? Here is an artistic opportunity for 9-11 year olds!
Heidi Miller is oering an Art Camp in July 2017!
Heidi grew up on Naticook Farm in Litchfield and still resides in Litchfield
today. Recently retired as of June 2016, Heidi was an Art Educator for 35
years for the Litchfield School District. She holds a Certification in Art
Education K-12, and a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and
Instruction with a Specialization in Creative Arts and Learning.
Heidi was elected by the New Hampshire Art Educators Association as
the NH Art Educator of the year in 2004-2005 receiving local and national
recognition as well as an Edie Award.
Mrs. Millers Art Camp, sponsored by the Litchfield Historical Society, will
be held at the Litchfield Community Church Fellowship Hall (next to the
Litchfield Fire/Rescue Station), July 10-14. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. daily. Children will bring their own lunch and snack each day.
Activities will include: Mask Making, Weaving, Print Making, Puppetry
and Book Making. For cost and to register, e-mail Heidi Miller at
naticookfarm@hotmail.com. Registration opens March 1 and will close on
May 1 to ensure ample time to acquire supplies. Register now as space and
activities are limited to 20 participants.
Litchfield Historical Society
Other things heard from the meeting is that the Library Trustees are
setting up employee step raises for salary based on the current people
and not on the position and or responsibility. Fox will watch the next
meeting and will be better prepared to take notes.
The Fox feels like the paper is always
what
competing with Facebook to bring
information to our readers. Truthfulness
and fact checking in Facebook was seen
on Sunday morning when there was a
post to Howard Dilworth for his birthday.
does
That in itself is sad, but to see two people
offering birthday wishes to him, one
replier did say rest in peace. Information
is only good if the readers can believe it.
As newspapers struggle to survive, it is
hard to continue to hear from businesses
a y ?
x S
that dont have to advertise as they say,
I have a Facebook page. Howard was
an active member of our community,
he stood up and was counted on many
occasions, and his service to Hudson will
not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Howard.
Is it too soon to remind everyone that there is voting for town issues
on March 14? While Hudson has a record turnout for the presidential
election last November, the Fox wants to know who will vote in the
local election which truly is where your vote counts.
cities and towns receive as much support from state government as
possible and minimizing the impact of downshifting costs to the local
level, said Lemire. Other NHMA officers elected
include: Vice Chairman, Donna Nashawaty, Town
Manager, Sunapee; Treasurer, Shaun Mulholland,
Administrator, Allenstown; Secretary, Candace
Bouchard, Councilor, Concord; and Immediate Past
Chair, Scott Myers, City Manager, Laconia.
Returning board members include: Butch
Burbank, Town Manager, Lincoln; Ben Bynum,
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My Take on
Trump So Far;
Plus a Dating
App Update
I know its been awhile since Ive done a political
piece, but thats because I dont have any desire to.
Between fake news and alternative facts its hard to
sort through all the bull. Its not even fun switching
political sides anymore because people are taking it
way too personally. People either are in love with
Trump or think hes the anti-Christ. Im just happy
he hasnt
dropped
a nuke on
anyone yet.
I dislike
the
temporary
Muslim All About
Ban. I
dont think
its very
ME
American
to block people who have been traumatized by
their war-torn country. His argument is that some
of these people that we are letting in could be
terrorists and his duty is to protect the citizens in
the country. I dont believe there is a heightened
risk by letting refugees into this country. I
obviously think there should be screening and
background checks, but ISIS already has people
and is communicating via social media. I think
that its more about resources. When an influx of
people comes into a place that either arent working
and taking resources or they are taking jobs from
citizens I can understand how there would be
feelings of resentment.
I dont have an opinion on his deportation of
illegal immigrants. All I will say is that Obama
deported the most illegal immigrants out of all the
presidents. Although I am sure Trump will beat
him.
To throw some positivity in there I like that he is
repealing Obamacare. I thought that it was a good
idea, but executed poorly. I do like that Trump is
replacing it and not getting rid of it completely.
Thats all Im going to say about Trump and his
presidency for now. Ill give him a few months
before I state some strong opinions. Could be
positive, could be negative, it all depends on my
mood.
I just want to give everyone an update on my free
dating app situation. I know everyone cares deeply
about my love life or lack thereof. Lets just say that
I have not found my Prince Charming. I havent
even found a guy that I would settle for. This dating
app thing is not working out too well. Probably
because I only look for two types of guys, hot ones
and ones with money. That may or may not be
the reason why most of the guys that Im talking to
arent exactly winners. All I know is that its not me
its everyone else.
Sometimes I encounter certain guys on these
apps who really make me laugh. For example, a
guy that I was talking to invited me to his hockey
game. I didnt want to go because Im not in
high school anymore, and my idea of a first date
isnt watching a mens league hockey game in the
freezing cold. I obviously didnt say this to him.
Instead I said that I had to work (which was actually
the truth), and he told me that because I didnt have
time to see his game, I didnt have time for this.
He was totally right. He seemed like way too much
drama, and I dont have time to deal with that. I
want an adult and a real man, not a guy who thinks
its all about him because it is all about me.
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Margaret (Peggy) Huard
Hudson School Board Candidate
Providing an equal and quality education, along
with fair compensation packages, and appeasing
the taxpayer while following complex laws is a
difficult balance,
but one I hope
to contribute to
and achieve!
I am a
licensed
Certified Public
Accountant and
have additional
education in
the area of
psychology,
including a
parenting course
on disabilities
given by NAMI.
I also have
education in
municipal and
education laws, including the complex special
education laws. I have co-led groups of children
with varying levels of skills and abilities as a
leader for the Boy Scouts of America.
A budget is one of the most fundamental
internal control tools designed to evaluate
management effectiveness. I hope to assist the
school department in utilizing the budget more
effectively and recommend and implement
other internal controls to prevent the school
district resources from being wasted or otherwise
misappropriated and gain some control over
the ever increasing school budget as enrollment
continues to decline.
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June 10: Ramblin Richard Kruppa: Traditional
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25th Saturday, February 25
The 25th annual Hudson Cool Runnings
Cardboard Sled Races will be held today
at Benson Park, 27 Kimball Hill Rd. Registration
begins at 12 p.m. Races begin at 1 p.m. Two
categories - youth and adult.
American Legion Post 48 will host a Meat Raffle
at 2 p.m. with proceeds to benefit a local Girl
Scout Troop raise funds for their trip to West Point.
Post 48 is located at 1 Fulton St. in Hudson.
For more information call 889-9777.
27th
Monday, February 27
Bestselling Author Elinor Lipman will be
appearing at the Rodgers Memorial Library
in Hudson at 7 p.m. as part of her national tour for
her newest book On Turpentine Lane. Lipman,
inventor of the screwball romantic comedy for our
era, is at her sharpest and best with her newest
novel, published on Feb. 14, a Valentines Day treat
for Lipman lovers past, present and future.
5th Sunday, March 5
Girls - Get Ready for Softball Season!
Softball clinic for all ages is scheduled
for today. Clinic is 12 to 4 p.m. at Hudson
Memorial School. $50 to learn from some of the
best instructors in the region. Instructors include
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I hope to work with the professionals, to
evaluate, recommend and implement some
simple, legal, cost effective methods for
positive improvement in the special education
department, providing each child in receiving a
free and appropriate public education in the least
restrictive environment as required by law, with
a greater focus on the regular classroom when
possible.
A focus on increasing the awareness of others
outside the special education program and
increasing the self-esteem of 100 percent of the
children would undoubtedly decrease a certain
amount of stress level in many while learning and
test taking; undoubtedly increasing test scores.
Through my attempts to pass the CPA exam, I
discovered two of the missing links in education;
memorization and attitude. While two different
CPA review courses taught students to settle and
strive for the average passing grade of 75, another
taught the students to strive for 105 percent! As
I began to strive for and develop memorization
skills to obtain the 105 percent, I began to score
in the 90s and passed the CPA exam!
You cannot score above average if your goal is
average!
You cannot apply what you dont remember!
You cannot remember what you never learned!
Please get out and vote on March 14, at the
Community Center from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. I
appreciate your consideration and ask for your
vote for school board!
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to 3:30 p.m. Students have a light snack,
which will be worn during the duration of the race.
discuss the monthly book and participate in crafts
Timing mats will be located as racers enter and
and activities. Students can take bus No. 3 from
exit the lake as well the entrances and exits of the
Litchfield Middle School to the library. Call the
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circulation desk with any questions at 424-4044.
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Litcheld Polls: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
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Friday, March 17
1 7th Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791 and
Auxiliary will host a Meat Rafe tonight
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will benefit the VFW National Home for
Children. You must be 16-plus to play. The post
is located at 15 Bockes Rd. in Hudson. For more
information call 598-4594 for more information.
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Mobile Drive Fire Leads to Arrest for Arson

by David S. Morin
A fire in a Mobile Drive home on Feb. 16 led to the arrest of
29-year-old Bryan Huntress on charges of arson. Police were
called to his mothers residence at 53 Mobile Dr. shortly after 9
p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived
contained the flames to the rear of the structure and the mutual
aid fire companies were cleared from the scene.
A joint investigation by Hudson Fire and Police investigators
determined the cause of the blaze to be arson and Huntress was
subsequently arrested by police and transported to the Hudson

Staff photos by David S. Morin

at the address they observed smoke filling the mobile home-
style building and requested the Hudson Fire Department for
assistance.
Officers banged on door for sometime before Huntress opened
the door. He was removed from the building safely. Due to the
close proximity of a nearby building, officers evacuated several
neighboring residents from their homes as a precaution if the
flames spread.
Hudson firefighters arrived at the fire and requested a working
fire assignment bringing additional firefighters from Nashua,
Pelham and Londonderry to the scene. First arriving crews quickly
Police Department for booking.
The homeowner was not in the home at the time of the fire and
was located safe after police arrived at the scene. No injuries
were reported as a result of the incident.
Huntress was arraigned at the 9th, Circuit Court - Nashua
Division on Feb. 17. Judge Paul S. Moore placed Huntresss cash
bail at $100,000 cash or surety. At press time, he remains in
custody at the Valley Street Jail.

Hudson Candidates - continued from front page

She said being a member of the school board is a lot of hard work
and a big commitment. In response to what the previous speaker
said, Milbouer said, We have a lot of great people in our SAU, that
(budget) is their expertise. I respect these people. Milbouer said
she cares about the happiness and the education of our children,
stating, I want them to be the best they can be.
Price, a three-year member of the budget committee who is
completing his second year as chairman, was unable to attend
the forum but submitted a letter which was read by Inderbitzen.
Price said his emphasis is on education. Hed like to see full day
preschool and kindergarten and early substance abuse intervention.
In his remarks, Price stated his slogan is,
Staff photos by Laurie Jasper
Education is the new currency.
Gasdia moved to Hudson in 2003, has
been a Cub Scout master and coached
baseball and basketball. Gasdia said he has
been on the board for the senior center and
for the library. In Hudson, our goal, as far as
I can tell, is to maintain the status quo, tread
water and just keep ourselves off a watch list.
Thats not good enough, Gasdia said.
Voters will be electing a school district
moderator to a three-year term. Paul
Inderbitzen is running unopposed for re-
election. For school district clerk, Patty Barry
is running unopposed for one three-year term
and did not attend. Two people, David Kelley
and Cecile Nichols, are running for one
three-year term for school district treasurer, but Linda Kipnes, Paul Inderbitzen, Christopher Cleaver, Richard Maddox, running for the positions.
neither candidate attended the forum.
On the town portion of the ballot, there are
three candidates vying for one three-year term on the Hudson Board
of Selectmen, and all three candidates were present. Christopher
Cleaver has lived in Hudson for five years. He said he would like to
give back to the community as a selectman, and will keep an open
mind.
Richard Maddox, a 28-year resident of Hudson, spoke of his
experience as a 12-year member of the board of selectmen and 17-
year member of the planning board, his dedication to be involved,
do his homework and ask the tough questions, and his passion to
make Hudson an even better community. Maddox said he would
like to focus on the infrastructure.
David Morin has lived in Hudson for 37 years and retired last
year after 33 years on the Hudson Fire Department with the rank of
captain. He said in that position he worked every day with every
department, which gave him great knowledge of how the town
works. Morin said he has volunteered in the community, including
the 9/11 Memorial, Firefighters Memorial as well as in other
organizations. Morin would like to continue to serve the people of
the community as a selectman.
For budget committee, there are three three-year terms for which
no one placed their name on the ballot. Inderbitzen encouraged
people to consider running a write-in campaign for those vacancies.
In addition to those three openings, there is one one-year term
on the budget committee for which two incumbent members of the
committee have submitted their names. Joseph Fernald said his
past year on the budget committee was a great learning experience.
Fernald announced that he would like people to vote for the other
candidate on the ballot for the one-year term, Shawn Murray, and
write-in Fernalds name for one of the three-year terms. Fernalds
opponent, former Fire Chief Shawn Murray, was unable to attend but
submitted a letter asking for
support.
David Alukonis is running
unopposed for the three-year
position of cemetery trustee
and did not attend the forum.
Two three-year terms on
the Code of Ethics have two
candidates; Todd Terrien, who
participated in the forum,
and Jared Stevens, who did
not. There is a vacancy for
one two-year term on the
Code of Ethics.
There are two three-year
terms for library trustee
available and three people
and David Morin. Barbara Blue has lived in
Hudson since 1978 and is
recently retired. She has a masters in education and was a school
librarian in Manchester, among other careers. She said her friend,
Mary Anne Knowles, who recently passed away, convinced her to
run for library trustee.
Steven Middlemiss currently serves as a library trustee and is
running for re-election. He was unable to attend the forum but
submitted a letter. Middlemiss has lived in Hudson since 1980 and
was involved in the planning of the Rodgers Memorial Library with
his father-in-law, G. Philip Rodgers.
Kara Roy was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of library
trustees in August, 2016. I think weve made some progress in the
administration of the library to make it run a little more smoothly,
Roy said.
Harry Schibanoff is running unopposed for one three-year term
as a trustee of the trust fund, which he has been a member of for six
years. Schibanoff said the three members oversee the funds of the
town and invest them in a prudent and sound manner.
Following the introduction of candidates portion of the program,
Inderbitzen read questions submitted from the audience. There were
many questions.
Candidates for selectmen were asked whether they are in favor of
an entrance fee at Benson Park. All three answered no.
Similarly, selectmen candidates were asked whether they are
in favor of Town Warrant Article 6, the new fire station, and each
answered yes.
School Board candidate Huard was asked why she did not finish
her term on the budget committee, whether she felt she worked
well with the other board members and, if not, what she would
do differently while working with school board members. Huard
replied, First of all, I did not run for budget committee, I was
running for school board and I was elected to budget committee
by write-in. Huard continued, Being a CPA I have a certain
amount of ethics and due diligence I have to perform before I can
recommend a budget to the public. Unfortunately, I was met with
a significant amount of opposition by my own chairman and was
not able to go forward and recommend the budget to the public and
chose to step down. She concluded, I would absolutely give the
commitment to go the full term providing I wasnt met with the same
opposition.
The school board candidates were asked about their thoughts on
full-day kindergarten. Gasdia said that it has its merits, but we have
to fix what we have first. Huard said that early education is very
important and asked whether the benefits would outweigh the costs.
Milbouer said she is torn because it is an economic issue and that,
while it is great to get a boost on education, there is a problem with
anxiety in our schools, there should be more playing and that maybe
a full day might be too much.
A question was posed to the school board candidates about Senate
Bill 44, which prohibits the state from requiring implementation of
common core standards. Gasdia said, In the current environment, I
think were one of the towns that probably needs common core, but
I hope someday we dont.
Huard said she has a hard time with common core, and that
its important to make sure its working. Milbouer said she thinks
common core could be tweaked but that it is all about equality
of education. Even in our school district things differ from one
elementary school to another, Milbouer said.
All candidates with opponents were asked whether they would
accept a position on the budget committee if they lose their bid for
election. All said yes with the exception of the three school board
candidates. Each of them emphatically said no.
At the conclusion of the evening, Inderbitzen thanked the Hudson
Junior Womans Club and Community Club and encouraged
people to watch the deliberative sessions and candidates night on
Hudson Cable Television or online at hudsonctv.com. Inderbitzen
pointed out that there was 72 percent voter turnout in Hudson in
the November elections, yet town election in March usually has less
than 20 percent voter turnout. He encouraged everyone to vote on
March 14.

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44. It was a great game to watch if you like fastbreaks, full court
presses and 11 goals from behind the line. Spencer Stanium
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sophomore Jessica
Fontaine, finishing
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Katie Bellomo. The
4x200m relay team of
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Olivia Lavoie, Liz
Marr and Kristin
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taking a ninth place

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narrowly missed
the 10:01 school
record, finishing with a 10:04.71, finishing fifth overall. Shot-putter Christina Cabral
finished 11th overall, throwing 28-03.00.
On the mens side, Noah Bellomo fought to keep his Division 1 title for the third
consecutive indoor track season. Finishing in first place, Bellomo ran a 2:32.59,
five seconds ahead of the next runner. Senior Mitchell Lavoie also ran the 1000m,
coming in 3:01.94, taking 10th overall. Richard DAmico took 12th place in the
1500m, running a time of 4:46.41. The mens 4x800m relay of Mitchell Lavoie, Will
Horgan, Kyle Dubay and Richard DAmico finished with a time of 9:00.53, taking
seventh place. Alex Christie threw 41-11.00 in the shot-put, taking sixth place
overall.
1000m champion and school record-holder Noah Bellomo, along with 1000m
and 1500m record-holder Shaylyn Saunders qualified for the Indoor New England
Championships that will be taking place in the coming weeks.
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9:30 a.m. Game Corner (Ep3) - Tomb of Sargeras 4:30 p.m. GarageX (Ep10)- Cylinder Head Rebuild (Part 2)
10:00 a.m. The Garage with Steve Butler - Sandbox 5:00 p.m. Smart Boating-Classic Boats Northampton (Part 1) PUBLIC NOTICE
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11:30 a.m. Canal Connections - Scallop Fest 7:00 p.m. ACT Racing THE LITCHFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITES contractors to bid
12:00 p.m. Deep in Scriptures with Denise Bossert Saturday, March 4 on lawn mowing and trimming services for three school locations.
1:00 p.m. Animal House - Wild Safari 7:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio Bids are due Friday, March 10, 2017 no later than 2:00pm eastern
1:30 p.m. For the Animals: Woodchuck Rescue 7:30 a.m. Peters Corner Marathon time. All Bid Proposals received will be opened at a later date. Bids
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2:30 p.m. Time to Cook with A. J. (Ep4) 3:30 p.m. Car Guy Channel Bid package is available on the Districts web site:
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Editors note: If you called in thumbs down Saturday morning. My 11-year-old daughter woke trash in the trash bin! How can this be? Rather
about our president, I have decided that, with Thumbs up/Thumbs down to the new fire up cranky at 6 a.m. this morning to get ready for than just leaving it in the bin for the next pickup, it
advice from several readers, that your continued house building proposal. How much sweat equity an activity and screamed at me for almost 30 gets dumped on the ground.
phoning in of multiple bashing comments about and labor will the fire depart personnel contribute minutes while getting ready. I took the highroad
your president, like or dislike, is out of control. towards the construction phase of the project and smiled and listened, but after I dropped her Thumbs up to saying Hey, I saw some trash
No national politics please; keep it local. like their forefathers did for the central station? off at her activity at 7:30 a.m. and then headed on the ground near where our trash bin was. If
Also, would they consider playing nice with the to church by 8 a.m. for a meeting and finished you see stuff there, just put it into the bin. No
Thumbs up. I would like to thank Karen at
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the Hudson
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Post Office on
to have was on the verge of tears just not knowing what
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for coming to
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my rescue. I
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accidentally
how about turned my whole day around with a simple act of guy and Luna keep the street from looking like a
dropped my bank
having the kindness. Thank you. dump.
deposit in the
high school
mail box, instead
building Thumbs up to picking up the trash around your Thumbs down to those unions that protect
of my mail. She
trades trash bin. Maybe it blew out, maybe it fell out people when they are shopping at the malls
arrived shortly
students when the truck lifted it, maybe it was tossed out a instead of working.
after I called and
helping out car window by a (not mincing words) slob.
swapped my
to earn extra Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs
mail for my bank
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Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Alvirne Lady Broncos Finish Home Season with a Big Win

Hudson~LitchfieldSports
When the final buzzer
sounded, the win went
to the 14-2 Broncos, 62
to 26.
Coach Scott Szuksta
provides a game
summary and a look
back on the season
and even a word from
these seniors freshman
season.
The Broncos started
slow and South was able
to keep pace for most
of the first half. Alvirne
only led 27-19 at the
half. Pressure defense
and hot shooting Senior players were honored before the Nashua South
allowed the Broncos to game Tuesday night. Featured in their red shirts
pull away holding South with family and friends and Alvirne coaches are Sara
to two points in the third Siteman, Marissa Sweeney, Katie Bellomo, manager
and seven in the fourth. Olivia Beverlie and Amanda Wetmore.
Leading scorers for the
Broncos were Marissa
Sweeney 22 points and Ellie Ochieng eight points
It was another great all-around team win. Each of the last few games
a different Bronco player has stepped up and taken control. Tonight it
was Marissa Sweeney with 22 points. This is following a couple of games
where Amanda Wetmore had 33 against Londonderry, and Katie Bellomo
had 17 against Merrimack.
Seniors celebrating their last home game Tuesday were Katie Bellomo
Staff photos by Len Lathrop

(#5), Amanda Wetmore (#15), Marissa Sweeney (#23), Sara Siteman (#25)
and manager Olivia Beverlie.
Coach Szukstra spoke of the seniors, As freshmen we knew this group
was going to be special and knew that if they stuck together they could
turn into something special. Each of them has worked hard over the
past four years to maximize their individual potential. In addition, the
foundation they provide for the entire program is invaluable. It is the
dream of any coach to have a group of four senior starters that do all the
little things right. From their talent on the floor to the way they prepare
Brianna Jones (#12) and Bailey Joviak (#32)
the future of the program, they consistently exceed expectations. It has
work under the hoop for the rebound.
been a true honor to coach such a remarkable group, and I look forward
by Len Lathrop
to what we can accomplish as we enter the playoff push next week.
Senior night celebrations dont always produce the best games for
Alvirne has one more contest Friday, Feb. 24 at Salem. The top 12
the home team. Whether knowing it is the last time playing in front of
teams in Division 1 NHIAA make the playoffs; the Broncos, prior to
parents and friends or just the routine not being the same, fortunately that
Tuesdays game, were sixth, but, with this win and a win against Salem,
was not the case Tuesday night in the Steckevicz. Nashua South came
could move them up in the ranking. Tournament play could open with a
across the river for the contest. South has had a tough season with only
playoff game at the Steckevicz sometime next week.
two wins on the season, but with high school-age players anything can
happen.
Marissa Sweeney shows that she is ready to play with her first drive to the
hoop. Sweeney finished as the lead scorer with 22 points.

Successful Season for Hudson United Soccer Team Finishes

PMA Cheer Teams as League Champion
submitted by submitted by Trisha Gagnon
Presentation of The Hudson United boys U11
Mary Academy, soccer team played futsal this winter
Hudson with the FutsalNH league for Southern
The NH. FutsalNH, an affiliate of U.S.
Presentation of Youth Futsal, is the only U.S. Soccer-
Mary Academy sanctioned futsal league in New
cheerleaders Hampshire. The boys finished the
are having a second session as the U11 boys
winning cheer league champions after beating the
season. The competition in three playoff games.
junior high
team took first Hudson United Boys U11 Soccer team:
place in the
Courtesy photos

Coach Nate Proulx, Derek Boulanger, Evan

Astro Blast and Gage-Anderson, Jacob Nussdorf, Matthew
are Tri-County Branco, Joey Allison, Dylan Gagnon, Kyle
champions. Gagnon, Cole Fitzpatrick, Zach Bertolaccini,
The Mites and Zack Proulx, Fabian Galindo, Jr. and Coach
Tiny Mites Fabian Galindo, Sr.
teams are following
Jr. high and Mites cheer teams with Principal, Sister Maria Rosa.
the older role models
with second-place Courtesy photo
wins in the Astro Blast.
The girls are working
hard and having fun
while being successful.

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Campbell Scholar-Athletes Receive Coveted State Award
submitted by Dawn Miller, Athletic Director Assistant

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The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association and New Hampshire Athletic Directors
Association recognized dedicated student-athletes at the Annual NHIAA and NHADA Scholar
Athlete Awards Ceremony on Monday, Feb. 6 at The Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. This is
the 30th year for females and the 19th year for males to receive this highly distinguished award.
This years recipients from Campbell High School are Gabriele Hogan, Jamie Jutras, Jessica
Manning, Samantha Molinari, Ann Paquin, Madison Taylor, Bryce Desmarais, Theodore Douris,
T.J. Furlong, Michael Hood, Roberto Landrau III, Payton Musco, Jakob Scopelites, D.J. Simoneau,
Anthony Sturzo, Harrison Vedrani, and Christopher Woods.
NHIAA high school student-athletes from throughout New Hampshire are recognized for
achieving academic and athletic excellence. Award recipients are nominated each year by their
school principals based on criteria which require the high school seniors have at least a B+ (3.32)
grade point average, letter and be currently active in at least two varsity sports, participate in
community service activities and serve as role models to their peers.
At the awards ceremony, each student-athlete received an award certificate. Governor Chris
Sununu was invited to address the group and present a proclamation, but was unable to attend.

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Londonderry/Hudson 3rd/4th grade boys: first, Shivam Mathur; second,
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family and friends in attendance Lara Malizia, Abby Dufault and Keegan Murphy.
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Another successful season concluded this past
weekend for the Hudson Recreation basketball
program. Season-ending playoffs began Jan. 30
and concluded with championship games on Feb.
11 at Alvirne High School. The playoffs were
very exciting and competitive with all the players
showing the skills they had developed throughout
the season.
The results of the playoffs were as follows:
Senior boys - Grades 7/8: first place, Pistons, Tim
Cronin; second place, Wizards, Richard Olson;
senior girls - grades 6/7/8: first place, Mystics,
John Weston; second place, Sting, Steve Malizia;
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Jay Thomas; and second place, Magic, Dave
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