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Park Comes to Life
Volume 26 Number 48 June 5, 2015 16 Pages
by Laurie Jasper
Benson Park celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday, May 30
from 1 to 4 p.m. The Friends of Benson Park, Inc. organized the
family-friendly event with games, music, raffles, food and fun.
Most of the participants were set up in the area around the
elephant barn in which the Friends of Benson Park plan to one
day create a museum of Bensons Wild Animal Farm memorabilia.
Various volunteer booths included the Girl Scouts and friends
expertly face painting; Rodgers Memorial Library Childrens Room
staff helping children craft a bookmark and giving away balloon
animals and balloon hat sculptures; Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt
from Nashua busily scooping out free samples they were making on
the spot with instant freeze liquid nitrogen; and Canobie Lake Park
offering chances to win tickets and prizes. The Friends of Benson
Park also sponsored a treasure hunt around the park and had many
great raffle prizes donated for the event. Toys R Us Geoffrey Giraffe
made an appearance, to the delight of many. Bensons Bakery
donated a delicious Benson Park-themed cake for the anniversary
party.
Twins Makayla and Mia with siblings Anthony and Annaliese enjoy the day.
Olivia Pinnell (standing) plays keyboard with Sarah Seckla as Isabella Camargo
plays clarinet with the Hills Garrison recorder group.
Sam and Nickie from Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt
of Nashua give out free samples.
We love walking the trails and meeting friends here for a fun
afternoon, shared Benjamins mom, Elizabeth Pinnell.
A stroll down Memory Lane to the Overlook gave guests a
chance to chat with volunteer Cindy Provencher and hear her stories
about the parks history. Cindys uncle, the late Arthur Provencher,
was the third and final owner of the park, and Cindy worked at
Bensons Wild Animal Farm for many years. I sit here and the
voices are back, the sounds are back. Its alive again. Youre getting
both memories now; youre bringing generations together. Im
ecstatic to see the life back into this place. It is very rewarding,
Cindy said.
Ruth Servant of Hudson was with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and has many memories of the former Bensons, but
is also making new memories at the park. The people who have
dedicated themselves to making this place so beautiful, it is just
amazing, she said.
Hudson Selectman Patricia Nichols, a long-time Benson Park
committee member and volunteer, was busy handing out free bags
of popcorn. This is my favorite place in the whole world. My heart
is here. I love to see all of these people enjoying this place, Patricia
said.
Children shrieking with laughter (and yes, even some tired tears),
music filling the air, events being introduced via bullhorn, even
the loud pop of an occasional balloon burst all combined with the
hustle and bustle of people talking and enjoying a sunny, warm
Saturday at Benson Park. The sounds are back.
For more information about the Friends of Benson Park, please
visit www.friendsofbensonpark.org.
GFWC Hudson
Junior Women
Mark Five Decades
of Community Service
by Tom Tollefson
One of the long-standing community
summer traditions continued last
Saturday at Darrah Pond Memorial
Park. Litchfields Family Fun Day has
been an annual event for over 20
years. The event was made possible by
Litchfield Girls Softball. It is their sole
fundraiser to support their scholarship
fund, which has provided more than
$10,000 in scholarships over the years.
The scholarship applicants are required
to have played two seasons in Litchfield
Girls Softball and meet a grade
requirement.
Hunter Henderson, 6, and Nathan Lean, 7, with their stuffed prizes from the softball toss
games, parents flocked to the raffle
tables to use their dollar raffle tickets
for a chance to win a prize of their
own. There were 25-30 raffled goodies,
including themed baskets, items, and
gift cards. The raffled items were
donated by Litchfield Girls Softball and
many local businesses and restaurants
such as Wilson Farm and McQuesten
Farm, just to name a few.
Weve been here for the second year.
Its nice that the community puts it on,
said Dave Farnham, who was there with
his family.
Mikayla Swanson, 6, Madeline Botz, and Kate Silver at the bounce house.
by Laurie Jasper
The General Federation of Womens Clubs is a national
organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the
lives of others through volunteer service.
The GFWC Hudson Junior Womans Club celebrated its 50th
anniversary Saturday, May 30, in conjunction with Benson Parks
fifth anniversary. Many past and present members of GFWC Hudson
Juniors attended a special celebration in the area of the butterfly
garden beneath the pergola at Benson Park. Both the butterfly garden
and pergola were special projects of the club. The pergola was built
with money the club received for being awarded second prize in
2012 for GFWC Community Improvement Projects throughout the
country for the butterfly garden.
Outgoing President Laura Edmands welcomed those in attendance,
some of whom traveled from out of town and even out of state
to observe the special occasion. She asked trivia questions from
1965 in honor of the 50th anniversary, and then recognized several
members for their work. Pam Anderson was lauded for her work
with the Benson Dog Park, Debbie Dunn for her efforts for the annual
rabies clinic, Linda Kipnes for her legendary work on conservation
projects and Michelle Champion for her tireless dedication. Special
accolades were given to long-time member and past president Phyllis
Appler, who long ago chose the mouse as their mascot, Little in
size, big in accomplishment being the motto. As a resource for
the town, this group has been amazing. When things needed to be
done, the question would be who could do this? Lets ask the Junior
Women, said Appler.
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currently being held on $10,000 cash bail at the Hillsborough
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Many great prizes, including top award of
$500 cash. One-hundred percent of profits
are used for charities and scholarships. Familyfriendly event with food and games from 11 a.m.
until 2:45 p.m. Ducks hit the water at 3 oclock.
Raffle tickets available onsite or from any Litchfield
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Friday, June 12
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Author
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family, community, and country. Boys get to visit
a program based on his book that narrates the true
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Humanities Council. Join us along with
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award-winning New Hampshire cartoonist
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and presentation about the role of comics
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throughout history. From Ancient Rome, Medieval
information at 424-4044.
Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal and Modern
Wednesday, August 12
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released to DVD films. We start the move at
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Obituaries
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Helen A. Stone
Helen A.
(Sullivan)
Stone, 88,
of Hudson,
formerly
of Pelham,
died June
1, 2015, at
St. Joseph
Hospital
in Nashua.
She
was the
beloved
wife of the
late Merton
H. Stone who died Jan. 7, 2001.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, May 27, 1927,
daughter of the late John and the late Mary
(Curran) Sullivan, she grew up in Lowell and
received her education in the Lowell school
system.
Before retiring, Helen was employed as
an Assembler with Raytheon Corporation in
Andover for over 11 years. After retirement, not
being one to sit idly, she took on a part-time job
at Sams Club in Hudson for more than 15 years.
K.
Rackliff,
63, a
longtime
resident
of
Litchfield,
died at
Beth
Israel
Hospital
in Boston,
Brian K. Rackliff
Brian
Rita
Lucienne
Cote, 87,
passed away
on May
23, 2015,
attended
to and
surrounded
by loving
family.
Daughter
of the late
Marie Louise
DAmor
and Lucien
Marquis, Rita
grew up and resided in Hudson prior to moving
in with her daughter and son-in-law in 2012. She
was married to the late Raymond Cote (1999)
also of Hudson, and is survived by her devoted
children, Brian Cote of Weare, NH and Sue
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Past and present members gather in the butterfly garden for a photo. Front row: Cindy Undercofler (in blue),
Pam Anderson, Lorraine Madison, Phyllis Appler, Barbara Tellinghuisen, Janet Bowden, and Debbie Dunn.
Back row: Arlene Creeden, Judy Boska, Laura Edmands, Linda Kipnes, Michelle Champion, Micoya Hutchins,
Jane Bowles, Susan Cloutier, and Linda Fisher.
In preparation for the event, Phyllis Appler and Laura Edmands met with Ruth Parker at the
Hudson Historical Society, perused Hudson Fortnightly scrapbooks and created a poster board of
old notices, clippings and photos. The Hudson Fortnightly was the original GFWC Club and they
then sponsored the Junior Womans Club. It is amazing the legacy we have and it is our job to
see that continue, said Edmunds.
Three new members
received membership pins.
Laura Edmands then passed
the presidents pin to Linda
Kipnes. The presidents pin is
the original one that Maude
French wore years ago and
President Linda Edmands speaks to the group.
was donated to the club by
the French family.
After the formal proceedings were completed, the group enjoyed
refreshments and reminisced, with much kidding and laughter.
Someone mentioned the annual school census, which used to be the job
of the Hudson Juniors, which the group was paid $10,000 to complete.
Once that stopped, the Hudson GFWC decided to host a craft fair to
raise money. The first fair had about four or five tables.
Today, the annual GFWC Hudson Junior Womans Craft Fair is their
biggest fundraiser, with between 100-118 tables. Many recalled when
Alvirne High School burned down in 1974 and the GFWC provided
refreshments for all the volunteers busy salvaging what they could. They
also started all the school libraries, host an annual rabies clinic and host
candidates night every year. They also host the annual Bunny Breakfast
at Easter time. There are many more completed projects and events
throughout town due to this dynamic group of women.
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