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Volume 28 Number 5 August 11, 2017 12 Pages
The Bears listen as Coach Costello from the Campbell Cougars introduces Adam Griggs, a former Alvine Bronco and Bears coach.
Retirees attending this years event included Richard Tyler, Art Shepard, Ed Sheibler,
Clint Weaver, Steve Benton, John Abbott, Shawn Murray, Dave Morin, Gary Rodgers,
Harry Chesnevich, George Fuller, Dick Marshall and Jack Brewer.
Adding up the groups combined experience came to more than 400 years.
Retired and present-day firefighters load up their plates in the new kitchen at Central Station
by Len Lathrop
Hudson Youth Football and Cheer (the Bears) opened
their conditioning week of preseason training, no pads Campbell Cougars demonstrating how to tackle are
just helmets and a lot of equipment dummies. On Carter Vedrani and Danny Castellano, standing.
Thursday, after some warm up, the Bears had some
As the Bears gathered after the drill, Coach Costello
special visitors at practice. Coming in from Litchfield
had a guest speaker to address the players, Coach Adam
were member of the Campbell High School Football
Griggs who has a long history with local football and
team (the Cougars) under the direction of Coach Glen
currently coaches at MIT. Griggs played for the Alvirne
Costello. While using drills with partners, the proper
Retired members and their families enjoy the meal. Broncos then went on to play at Bentley University. After
angle and head position was shown to the young
graduation he was on the coaching staff a Bentley, then
athletes. Campbell players demonstrating and helping
by David S. Morin Assumption College and now is part of the MIT staff.
with proper form were Carter Vedrani, Danny Castellano,
The Hudson Firefighters Relief Association and Hudson Fire Department held its While maybe not part of his rsum, Griggs was one of
Ryan Yanutzewski, Dylan Putzlocker, Nick Boucher and
Annual Retired Members Barbecue at Central Fire Station on Aug. 2. This year the the early coaches for the Bears as the league was being
Paul Tarszuk.
event took place in the newly renovated meeting room on the second floor of the formed.
The Bears had three different age groups teams
station. In speaking to the players, he talked about football,
involved. Several first-year players were 6 years old
Fourteen retired members joined present-day firefighters at the event. The being part of the team and representing your brand
but were very ready to play. As Coach Costello had
barbecue is held each year to honor and thank those who have served the each and every day. He advised them to learn the
the Cougar players demonstrating the exercise, then
department and since retired. Many of the past firefighters get to see the firefighters lessons that football has to offer you and use those skills
he checked every pair of players on style and forms,
that they worked with for many years and have gone their ways. Many stories are each and every day. As an O-lineman, Griggs had a
being sure their backs were straight, arms were wrapped
passed between the retired group as they remember the blazes of the past. special message about being the unsung teammates
around the partners legs and heads were outside the
It also gives them a chance to meet the newest department members, look at the that can make or break a game wide open. Remember,
contact area. Many of the Bear coaches were also
latest equipment used by the department and take a tour of the renovated station. he said you cant take a play off (lose focus) because
helping the younger players with their form. Coach
Retires attending this years event included Richard Tyler, Art Shepard, Ed someone will get tackled. He spoke about playing
Costello spoke to the players about tackling and how
Sheibler, Clint Weaver, Steve Benton, John Abbott, Shawn Murray, Dave Morin, for the right reasons and how this is an opportunity to
it was the foundation of the game, and how a game
Gary Rodgers, Harry Chesnevich, George Fuller, Dick Marshall and Jack Brewer. change their lives.
outcome can be based on how well tackle you tackle.
Among them totaled more than 400 years of experience. As the sun was setting on the practice fields at HMS,
If you do it the right way, everyone can win, however,
Members of Hudson Fire Group 2 cooked the barbecue meal for all those the parents had fired up the portable lights and the
doing it the wrong way will most likely cost your team
attending. players were once again high stepping it over tackling
the game. He spoke of how special they were to want to
bags and cones, hopefully with a little more spirit in the
work hard and learn to play the game.
drills.
Accolades
The early settlers recognized the benefits of potassium both in
gardening and as an ingredient for making soap. Its presence in
the soil is a contributor to healthy plants and larger yields. Potash
can be found in natural deposits; it is also a by-product of burning
plant material such as wood. Thinking about it, every early New
Madeline Waslick, a HRM major from Hudson,
England home with their huge chimneys and fireplaces in each
has achieved Deans High Honors for the spring
room had a ready source of potash.
semester at Nichols College.
Back to the naming of Potash Corner. The name may have
Cody Knapp, a Hudson native, traveled to France
been the result of natural deposits of potash and the early farmers
this summer as part of Belmont Universitys largest
had developed a method of removing the potassium by soaking
group of student travelers in university history.
in water. It is also possible that the corner had become a central
With more than 650 students participating in 34
location to deposit excess wood ash and thus sharing the potash
programs, including Maymester trips, students The entry gate to Senter Burial Ground, 2017
with others - like a community compost pile for potassium. It is
will spend time in Greece, Brazil, England,
also possible that some combination of both these events led to the
France, Switzerland and Haiti, among many
naming of potash corner. Whatever the origin, the name survived
other locations. Director of Study Abroad Dr.
and still remains on many of the maps of Hudson.
Thandi Dinani said the opportunity to spend time
A small burying place, containing almost a three-quarter acre,
abroad in college is an invaluable experience
called Senter Cemetery or Senter Yard, was first located in the
as participants are able to see the world in a
southwest corner of Londonderry at Potash Corner. Likely set off
whole new way. Studying abroad encourages
from the Senter Farm from which it was named. Looking at the
students to expand worldviews and deepen their
names and dates on the inscriptions one can see it was used as a
understanding of themselves and the world,
burying place for Londonderry residents several years before the
Dinani said. Living in a global society, it is
annexation to Nottingham West (now Hudson) in 1778.
important that our students experience and
We do not know the date this yard was first used for burials.
understand the interconnectedness of the world. It
From the inscriptions recorded by Kimball Webster in 1908, the
also prepares students for their future careers, as
oldest date found was upon a rough stone marked E.L. K.I.D. Feb.
they learn to understand diverse perspectives and
24, 1759, which probably stands for Kidder. The next to the oldest
work to navigate other cultures.
is the marker for Jean Senter, wife of John Senter, died Jul 10, 1765.
Nichols College graduated over 300 students in
John and Jean Senter were the grandparents of Deacon Thomas
May including Amanda Moreau of Litchfield and
Senter. If John Senter was laid to rest alongside his wife, his
Madeline Waslick of Hudson.
marker, along with many others, have long since been destroyed
Michael Stone of Litchfield was named to the
or disappeared. In 1995, the descendants of John and Jean Senter
Deans List at Bates College for the fall semester Memorial to John and Jean Senter in 2017
placed a memorial marker at the cemetery in their memory.
ending in April 2017. Stone, the son of Kenneth E.
At some early point in time, the yard was enclosed within a
Stone and Ellen Hay-Stone of Litchfield, is a 2013 Within this cemetery the surnames most frequently found are Andrews,
respectable stone wall. As time passed and interest in the upkeep
graduate of The Derryfield School. He is majoring Farley, Greeley, Hobbs, Kidder and Senter. A large number of grave sites in
of the cemetery waned, the wall fell to disrepair and fell down in some
in politics at Bates. this cemetery are not marked with headstones and inscriptions. Some of
places. Cattle could enter at will from adjoining pastures, and the grounds
Send your Accolades to became so covered with brush that the cemeterys appearance was not a these sites may have never been marked; for the others, the markers have
news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo credit to the town of Hudson. In 1897, the selectmen of Hudson caused long since been removed or destroyed.
the walls to be repaired and an iron gate erected. About the same time the For the past several years, the Senter Cemetery has been maintained in
brush was removed and the excellent condition by the Hudson Highway Department. A few years back
appearance of the yard was the original iron gate was replaced by the Town Cemetery Trustees and
improved. Anger Welding. These photos were taken by the author in August 2017.
what
Remember to stop by Old Home Days Thursday, Friday, Saturday
or Sunday; relax and enjoy. Look for Tim Malley and thank him
Do you
for keeping this event going and making it important for our town.
Hopefully, the summer has allowed some time for you to spend
Weary from Getting
does
think about
time and how
fast it goes by?
time with family and friends. And there is still a couple of weeks
before school starts, and we are thrown into the busy schedule Ghosted
that todays lifestyle has provided. Please stop and think about I am so sick of getting ghosted the day of when I am
Would you
what you want from our town: short- and long-term, tax rates, supposed to hang out with someone. I hate dating. I hate all
believe that
infrastructure improvement, recreation opportunities, and all type of the apps that are used to meet people. I dont even date;
?
this weekend
ME
show up because
Resignations, Deaths, Special Elections
they are literally
Everylifetimehasastory
April 5, 2017: Hillsborough/District 15 paying for your
Resigned: May 6, 2017: Rockingham/District304 time. It makes so
Jan. 5, 2017: Parker, Harold (R), Carroll/District 06
column
May 18, 2017: Belknap/District 09 much more sense to
Feb. 2, 2017: deTreville, Andrew (D), Merrimack/District 18 June 8, 2017: Sullivan/District 01 become an escort.
Feb. 22, 2017: Shackett, Jeffrey (R), Grafton/District 09 If I go on a date the guy usually pays for two beers, or we
Obituaries
June 30, 2017: Strafford/District 13
May 18, 2017: Fisher (R), Robert (R), Belknap/District 09 July 19, 2017: Rockingham/District 08 go to some low-end restaurant. If I were a high-end escort, I
June 8, 2017: Schmidt, Andrew (D), Sullivan/District 01
June 30, 2017: Epstein, Isaac (D), Strafford/District 13 Everylifetimehasastory
Special Elections
June 7, 2017: McLean, Mark (R), Hillsborough/District 44
would get paid to go to exclusive restaurants and eat dinners
that cost more than $20 per person. These men could take
Deceased: 4 column
June 7, 2017: DesMarais, Edith (D), Carroll/District 06 me to Paris for the weekend on a private jet and buy me shiny
Dec. 22, 2016: Martel, Andre (R), Hillsborough/District 44 Aug. 2, 2017: Schultz, Kristina (D), Merrimack/District 18 expensive things.
April 5, 2017: Vaillancourt, Steve (R), Hillsborough/District 15 Totals You can hate on me for being materialistic and shallow,
May 6, 2017: Polewarczyk, William (R), Rockingham/District 04 Total: Dem - 170 but I am so over trying to impress guys that think I was put on
Obituaries
July 19, 2017: Belanger, Ronald (R), Rockingham/District 08 Total: Rep - 219 this earth to try to impress them. Why do I have to try so hard
Elected, But Not Sworn: Total: Independent - 0 to impress them when they put no effort into impressing me?
Dec. July 2016: Tilton, Franklin (R), Belknap/District 03
Declared Vacancies: Everylifetimehasastory
Total: Libertarian - 3
277 Men, 115 Women, 7 Vacancies
Their idea of impressing me is sending unwanted pictures.
Most girls are not huge fans of getting certain types of pictures,
Feb. 22, 2017: Grafton/District 09 Currently qualified - 392, Vacancies - 7, Not Sworn - 1 5 column but guys still feel the need to keep on sending them.
As always, email me at nicole@areanewsgroup.com.
Obituaries
Everylifetimehasastory Sally Garland Foulks
6 column
Sally Garland Foulks, 85, died in Londonderry on Aug. 6, 2017, surrounded
by her loving family. Sally was an inspiration and encourager for everyone
Donna (Schultz) Robert Almont Tate and will be missed very much. Sally was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Arkansas
City, Kan., to John and Marianne Garland, the oldest of four children. A sister,
Galipeau Robert Almont Tate, Sr., 93, passed away
Susanne Evans and twin brothers, Jepson and John Garland followed. Sally
July 20, 2017, at his home in Port St. Lucie,
Donna (Schultz) Galipeau, 57, of Litchfield, married James Foulks, Dec. 10, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo. Their children are
Fla., surrounded by his loving family and
died peacefully at her home on July 14, 2017. Jane Foulks, residing in Denver, Colo., Sarah Garland and her husband Jim
his dear friend and caregiver.
She was born in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 15, Herrmann, residing in Litchfield, and John and his wife Amy Foulks, residing
He was born in Milford, N.H., on Jan.
1959, a daughter of Ronald J. Schultz and the in Las Vegas.
4, 1924, son of the late Rupert and Rose
late Evelyn Mae (Jarvis) Schultz. Sally married during her sophomore year at Kansas University, earned a
(Moulten) Tate, Sr. Bob was predeceased
Mrs. Galipeau was the wife of Peter J. degree, then taught elementary school for 10 years before having children and
by two brothers, Gordon Tate and Wesley
Galipeau, whom she married on Dec. 23, raising them full time. Sally enjoyed speech and debate contests, serving as
Tate; a sister, June Cloutier; and a grandson,
1995. They shared over 21 years of marriage. both contestant and judge. She and her husband took many camping trips,
Johnathan Tate.
She is remembered as a loving and devoted at one time traveling 7,000 miles, all the way to Nova Scotia, camping for 36
Bob was the loving husband of the late Priscilla Patt M. (Lynch) Tate who
wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed straight days.
died in November of 2009. Bob and Patt, also affectionally referred to as Pa
spending her time with her family. She Most of Sallys life was spent in Kansas and Colorado. She became active
and Ping, were married 64 years and spent many of their retired years traveling
enjoyed fishing and boating with her husband. in her church, took graduate courses in ministry and became a Certified
throughout the country and Mexico.
Donna also loved to watch classic movies Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Their church in Colorado had
Bob joined the U.S. Navy and
from her extensive collection. Donna is also a membership of 700 and she knew them all. She was active in conducting
was stationed in Florida and
remembered for her love of life and her vibrant services, including many funerals and weddings. Sally was Presbyterian
Newfoundland. He later worked at
and feisty personality. through and through.
Improve Machine Paper Co. (IMPCO)
Besides her beloved and devoted husband, They moved to Londonderry in 2012 and in these last five years she has
and held various other jobs. He
Peter, she is survived by her daughter, Ashley made many friends. She and her husband
owned the Bob Shell Station on East
Kristin Schultz; her step-children, Douglas joined the Litchfield Community Church
Hollis Street in Nashua as well as
Galipeau, Michelle Galipeau, Doreen Presbyterian where Sally preached her last
other service stations in Nashua and
McLean and Anthony Galipeau; her nine sermons. She was a vital member of the
in Florida. In 1960, he opened Tates
grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, church, loved by all. She was a member of the
Garage in Hudson which would
Deborah and Willard Altas; her brother, Prayer Team and came to church events like
proudly service local families for
Ronald Schultz Jr.; her nieces and nephews; the Community Breakfasts, Harvest Supper,
several decades. He was a member of
and several good friends. Spaghetti Dinners and other church functions
the Hudson Line Club for many years
Funeral Services and interment prayers will whenever her health allowed.
and at one time served as a volunteer
be private at the convenience of her family. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday,
for the Hudson Fire Department.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an Aug. 12, at 2 p.m., in the Sanctuary of
Bobs loving family includes two
expression of sympathy are asked to consider Litchfield Community Church Presbyterian,
sons, Robert Tate, Jr. and his wife
a memorial donation to the NHSPCA, 104 with Rev. Dr. Lori Wiley, Pastor, officiating.
Diane, and David Tate, Sr. and his
Portsmouth Rd., Stratham, NH 03885 (www. There will be coffee and conversation in the
wife Rosemary, all of Hudson; four
nhspca.org). Fellowship Hall immediately afterwards, giving
grandchildren, Jeff Tate and his wife
The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock people a chance to share their stories about
Holly, Kimberly (Tate) Gilroy and her husband Craig, David Tate, Jr. and his
St., Nashua has been placed in charge Sally. The burial is planned for some time in
wife Jessica, and Michael Tate and his fianc Stacey; eight great-grandchildren;
of arrangements. An online guestbook is the future in Fort Logan National Cemetery,
a brother, Rupert Tate, Jr. of Hudson; his caregiver and loving friend, Susanne
available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com. Denver, Colo.
Roche of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family has requested that donations
A time of visitation was held on Aug. 9 in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home,
in her memory be made to the Litchfield
50 Ferry St., in Hudson. A Graveside Service was held in Westview Cemetery on
Community Church Presbyterian, 329 Charles
Burnham Road in Hudson.
Bancroft Hwy., Litchfield NH 03052.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Bobs name be made to
The Peabody Funeral Homes and
Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 5090 NW Dunn Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, 34981.
Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, is assisting
To share an online message of condolence, please visit www.dumontsullivan.
the family with arrangements. To send a
Community News in a Hometown Format com.
Area News Group Papers condolence or for more information, please
880-1516 visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
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According to the spreadsheet, the funds spent at Benson Park break down this bathrooms now possible. Selectman Morin and other
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believe in prevention and early treatment Impact fees Shepherds Hill/Bensons $108,119.16 and Recreation staff to discuss how they maintain
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When the town purchased the 168 acres from the
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2001, a stipulation of the purchase agreement was
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stabilization and clean up of the six buildings on the
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Bradley Tree & Landscape updated as follows:
1-The Train Station was recently put onto a
permanent foundation under the supervision of the
Tree Removal Hudson Historical Society. A beautiful deck was
Pruning added that surrounds the foundation, and the stations
windows were also secured. The train station will
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the Benson committee is working on grants to help
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Hedge & Shrub Care suggestions of what the train station may be used for going forward are as are on the horizon for other town groups.
classrooms or as a visitors station. As most in town are aware, Benson Park provides
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stabilized, with the front section open to the public as a gift and snack area. The
even more than historical significance and walking
trails, as it offers a popular venue for graduation,
museum section is still being developed with prom and wedding photos. Yet, the number of people
some 200 historic items to be displayed for who benefit from the park is hard to define. Thats
visitor viewing. why Morin is excited about the addition of a visitor
3-The Office building roof has been replaced counter below the Senior Center that will count each
and the buildings sill (the first board on the car entering the park. This device will be installed
foundation),which is rotted, is being fixed for a one-month period to evaluate the park traffic.
through the replacement of the beams with This will give us a firm idea of how many people are
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Captain Kevin DiNapoli retires after nearly two decades with the HPD. Captain DiNapoli accepts a Life Saving award as
During his career with Hudson, one of his goals was to make the Police Chief Lavoie looks on at right.
police department a better organization. A mentor and influence honoring his work and dedication to the department. Several
for him was retired Hudson Captain Bill Pease. He learned much humorous stories were also told by fellow officers to roast the
from Peases leadership style, which he used when he dealt with retiring captain.
his officers and the public. Responsible for the operations of the
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Thumbs down to the guy who mowed down Bubba.
all the blueberry and blackberry bushes in the
field behind the Sargeant Road baseball fields in Thumbs down to the Nashua Telegraph for firing
Londonderry. Scores of fruit bushes were destroyed its Chief Editor, an employee of almost 40 years.
for no good reason. You saw people picking berries Because he wouldnt make salaried employees work
there, but you still destroyed the fruit bushes. more than the 60 hours they already were working.
Because you refused to OK overtime for hourly
Thumbs up to doctors and nurses. They are the employees. Im canceling my subscription; I get
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learn how to heal. Its much harder to heal than it is
to kill. Thumbs up to all the Farm Stands with fresh
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Thumbs down to the HLN for supporting and with genetic health issues, to mothers who are so bred out they are
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eventually tossed away like trash. No profit-no use for them. Stop
friends encouraging each other. Lets keep up the good work.
buying their product and hopefully they will go out of business and
Thumbs up, way up to Elvis Dhima, our Town Engineer, and
puppy mills will go away. If you want a puppy, check out the many
the entire Highway Department! I drove through the Kimball Hill/
different rescue leagues.
Greeley Street Route 111 Windham intersection at 5:30 p.m. Height
of rush hour, and instead of two to three lights to get through, I Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs up or down, are
Thumbs down. Are you kidding? Another traffic light on Lowell anonymous and not written by the Hudson~Litchfield News staff. Thumbs
was through in one light, with only two cars in front of me! Huge Road? Installing another light at Pelham Road is ridiculous. I dont
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stop and think about what you are doing. These people who sell of candidates on the thumbs page. No names are necessary. Please keep negative
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Family History Continues at the Racetrack
race. While their cameras have
switched from film to digital,
listening to their shutters go off
and seeing their flashes, you knew
the Hudson Speedway history was
still being recorded.
The Hayes Memorial is run in
two 25-lap segments, with points
awarded based on the finishers,
and the cumulative highest point
total wins. With 24 cars starting,
there were several cautions in the
first laps; unofficial count was
six yellows before the cars had
completed one lap. But, after
that, with the field reduced to 21,
and the checkered flag came out
S.T.A.R. Super modified come around the 4th turn as seen from the spectators bleachers. for the first segment.
After four different 15- and 20- With the winner of the race honoring their father are Robert &
by Len Lathrop lap features, the roadrunners were Richard Hayes and their families with Paul Wainwright.
While there are rules and guidelines and professional back on the track for the Memorial.
courtesy when you watch the racing at the Hudson The racing was competitive until the
International speedway, one thing is for sure, when the middle of the race when the 47 car
flagman waves the green flag you are racing. driven by Jef James hit protective
The oldest race track in New Hampshire hosted the Don tires in the fourth turn and became
Hayes Memorial race for the roadrunner class of cars on airborne and tumbled back onto the
Sunday, Aug. 6. Don Hayes was the track photographer when it track, landing on it tires. This caused
open in 1947; he also took pictures at Star and Lee speedways. the race to be red flagged (stopped).
This season marked the 15th year of the memorial race at the While the driver was assisted by an
quarter-mile oval. His sons, Richard and Robert, have followed on-site medical team, he did walk
their fathers passion. Rich is the official photographer at Star to the ambulance unassisted. After
and Lee, and Bob handles the Hudson oval. the barrier tires were restacked and
Between races both Bob and Rich mentioned highlights of the number 47 car pushed from the
growing up at the track. If you wanted to spend time with their track, the race was continued with
father, you went to the track, stated Rich. With a full racing the winner of the Memorial being
program continuing around the infield, the ability to talk and Paul Wainwright.
hear was limited, but Rich told of my dads funeral procession Racing continues with five race
Drawing a caution flag
included a lap around the historic Hudson Speedway, courtesy dates left this season: Sundays, Aug.
of the Webber family, with a stop in the same victory lane he 13 and Aug. 27 at 5:03 p.m.; Monday
had spent 50-plus years making memories of, with his family Sept. 4; Sundays, Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 at
carrying his final checkered flag. 1:03 p.m.
Both brothers were on hand Sunday night for the memorial
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