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Rewards and Recognition Build a Stronger Hudson Memorial School

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Triple Play winner and Student of the Month Emily

Barrett loads up her breakfast plate as the teachers recognize
the students achievements during the Horseshoe Breakfast.

in their honor.
Known as the Horseshoe Breakfast,
students were served a full-course
breakfast, complete with juice,
bagels and cream cheese, and fruit in
recognition for their positive behavior
and influences to meeting the school
counseling goals and standards
expectations. We have tied into our
merit system of good behavior our
school counseling goals and standards
expectations, commented school
Principal Keith Bowen.
Throughout the school, signs state
that HMS is Under Construction. The
construction or Safe Zone is a place
where all students, faculty, staff feel
welcome and a part of the great school
community at-large. Safe Zone members
respect the differences in all. When you are
inside of HMS, you are in a Safe Zone.
During the morning announcements, the
qualities of the Safe Zone are explained. This
construction process will apply to more than
just our buildings walls, but to the everyday
interaction of the people inside of it. The
expectations of the Safe Zone are for students
to respect themselves, respect the differences in
others, respect the faculty and staff, respect our
school, and keep it drug/alcohol free
Teachers reward students for good behavior
which reinforce the schools Safe Zone values.
These horseshoe rewards can then be turned
into the school store for items of the students

The HMS cafeteria tables are packed with students at the breakfast.
choosing. The school store is supervised by
Posted to every classroom, every doorway, and
members of the PTO, who are also dedicated to
every wall is a horseshoe, reminding the students
the Safe Zone program.
of the rewards that come with good behavior as
Good behaviors that would receive a horseshoe
learned in the Safe Zone.
reward include helping a younger classmate in the
Teachers volunteered to not only supply the
school, saying please and thank you as well as
food for the breakfast; they also cooked, prepared,
raising their hands in class to ask a question.
and set up the meal for the children.
Instead of spending their horseshoe rewards
The breakfast is served to the students each
at the school store, students may also save their
school quarter, and 107 students signed up for the
horseshoe rewards and turn them in to participate
December breakfast.
in the breakfast. The breakfast costs each student
Our reward and recognition program is really
30 Horseshoe rewards. Students who earn the
working here at Memorial, commented Principal
prestigious Student of the Month award receive
Keith Bowen. The kids really like the recognition
what is called a Triple Play and do not have
and they enjoy spending their horseshoes at the
to submit any horseshoes to participate in the
school store. This is our seventh breakfast, and it
breakfast.
continues to grow in numbers and popularity.

Is Hudson Running out of Water?

by Doug Robinson
The Board of Selectmen for the Town of Hudson is
actively looking for more wells to supply water to the
residents of Hudson.
During the Dec. 1 Board of Selectmen Workshop, Town
Engineer Elvis Dhima told the selectmen that the water
levels in Hudsons three wells are significantly lower than
anticipated due to the lack of rain during the past few years.
Dhima commented that the level of water in one of
Hudsons three wells has dropped from 14 feet below the
surface to 22 feet below the surface. This is due to the
lack of rain, commented Dhima. In the past three years,
we have received 14 inches less rain than the historical
average. Just look at the pond on Derry Road, Robinson
Pond, or Ottarnic Pond. One can easily see that they water
levels are significantly lower.
But for the Hudson residents, other than the alternating
days of the summer water ban, Hudson residents have not
really had to think about a possible water shortage.
Just consider what is happening now on the West Coast.
The Huffington Post reported that, San Francisco, Feb. 26
(Reuters) - Nearly all California voters believe the states
water shortage is a serious problem.
Environment 360 reports, All this (California water
shortage) being said, it is also clear that this drought is
exceptional and should be seen as an historical turning
point. Indeed, California is moving into new - and
worrisome - territory for three reasons: rising heat, which
causes increased evaporation; the continuing depletion
of groundwater supplies; and growing water shortages on
the Colorado River, the main external source of water for
Southern California.
So, has the water drought traveled to the other side of the
United States and reached Hudson?
The Town of Hudson purchased the local water supply
from Consumers NH Water Company in 1998. Hudson
purchased all the water in Hudson and all the assets and
the infrastructure, including three water wells which are
located in Litchfield, stated Hudson Town Administrator
Steve Malizia. While consumers also operated in
Plaistow, Sandown, Somersworth and other communities,
we were not interested in those towns.

At that time, the Town of Hudson had 4,700 water users.

Today, the town has 6,200 water users. Over the past 18
years, Hudson has seen explosive growth in senior housing
throughout the town as well as the development of the
economic zones to attract more businesses to Hudson.
Hudson purchased the water system because Hudson
residents were financing the expansion of Consumers Water
into other communities. Hudson water users were seeing
their water bills continually rise with no stop in sight.
Since the purchase of the water company, which was
approved by the voters in 1998, Hudson residents have not
seen a rate hike or increase in their water bill.
The cost of the purchase was $27.5 million and the town
secured a bond to pay for the water company. The town
has re-bonded the purchase three times in an effort to lower
interest charges and has 12 years to go to pay off the bond
in full.
Each year, the revenue to the town of Hudson from the
ownership of the water company is around $3.6 million
dollars.
The operational and maintenance expense to facilitate
the effective operations of the system is $1.2 million, and
the debt expense to pay off the bond is $1.6 million per
year. Of this number, approximately $1.065 million is paid
to the principal of the bond and $540,081 is being paid for
the interest to the bond.
The three wells that supply the water to Hudson are
named Dame, Ducharme, and Weinstein. All three wells,
which are located in Litchfield, are known as aquifers, or
pools of water under the ground. The aquifers are filled by
rainfall or water runoff from a higher location which seeps
into the soil.
Recently, a second Weinstein well was drilled because
the original well was beginning to show excessive wear
and tear. The decision was made to re-drill a new well
next to the original Weinstein as this would be the less
expensive route to go. Currently, this new well is being
tested and will apply to the state in the spring for pumping
certification for gallons per day allowed.
According to Malizia, the type of water supply (aquifer)
used by Hudson is the most economical to produce clean

Recalling Pearl Harbor: A

Day which will live in Infamy
by Doug Robinson:
our Secretary of State a
President Franklin
formal reply to a recent
D. Roosevelts
American message. And
Dec. 8, 1941,
while this reply stated
address to the U.S.
that it seemed useless
Congress courtesy of
to continue the existing
Americanrhetoric.
diplomatic negotiations,
com.
it contained no threat or
Mr. Vice
hint of war or of armed
President, Mr.
attack.
Speaker, Members
It will be recorded that
of the Senate, and
the distance of Hawaii
of the House of
from Japan makes it
Representatives:
obvious that the attack
Yesterday,
was deliberately planned
December 7th,
many days or even
1941 -- a date
weeks ago. During the
which will live in
intervening time, the
infamy -- the United
Japanese government
States of America
has deliberately sought
was suddenly and
to deceive the United
deliberately attacked
States by false statements
by naval and air
and expressions of hope
forces of the Empire
for continued peace.
of Japan.
The attack yesterday
The United States
on the Hawaiian Islands
American Legion Post 48 Vice
was at peace with
has caused severe
Commander
Valerie Harnadek salutes damage to American
that nation and,
the veterans of our flag.
at the solicitation
naval and military
of Japan, was still
forces. I regret to tell
in conversation with its government
you that very many American lives
and its emperor looking toward the
have been lost. In addition, American
maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
ships have been reported torpedoed on
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air
the high seas between San Francisco
squadrons had commenced bombing
and Honolulu.
in the American island of Oahu, the
Yesterday, the Japanese government
Japanese ambassador to the United
also launched an attack against Malaya.
States and his colleague delivered to
Last night, Japanese forces attacked
Staff photo by Doug Robinson

by Doug Robinson
The educators of Hudson Memorial School
celebrated the positive achievements and
contributions of the students at a breakfast served

continue to page 5- Pearl Harbor

continue to page 5- Out of Water

Hudson Knitter Supports Wounded Warriors Project

Warriors or pay in cash. That makes them feel good knowing
that the money is going where I say, she said.
During a vacation in Florida she made $600 in hat sales.
According to Sullivan, her presentation sold the hats while she
was out of town. She comically demonstrates the variations of
styles as she models the hats while bending the foldable brim
in up, down, and sideways directions. She jokingly calls the
different varieties the sexy look, little girl look, western
cowboy look, and a cover your eyes from the snow look.
She also makes a bassinet with a doll inside that turn into a
purse for $15.
Its nice to see people happy. Its a very sad world if you
cant laugh a lot, Sullivan said.
Sullivans passion for knitting is evident in her hat designs
and long history in the craft that dates back to her childhood
when her mother first taught her how to knit. She explained
that she brings her knitting everywhere.
I knit everywhere. If my husband drives a 1,000 miles, I
will knit for a 1,000 miles, she said. I think I was born with
knitting needles in my hands.
She loves to share a humorous story about the time when
she was knitting as her husband of 49 years drove and thought
she had the yarn inside the car, but had mistakenly left it
outside the car. As she rode down Route 102 in Hudson, the
yarn unraveled a total distance of 36 yards before she realized
the mistake.
There were thirty six yards of yarn flying in the wind,
Sullivan said with a laugh as she recalled the event.
Sullivan finds joy in seeing people enjoy her hats while supporting
a cause that helps give hope to those who need it after sacrificing for
their country.
Staff photo by Tom Tollefson

by Tom Tollefson
Hudson resident Bert Sullivan has found a way to
combine her passion with an opportunity to help a
charitable cause. Sullivan knits hats and sells them to
support the Wounded Warriors Project.
Its nice to have a friend and thats what I want the
Wounded Warriors to know that they have a friend in
me, Sullivan said.
The Wounded Warriors project is a veteran-serving
non-profit organization that exists to empower
American soldiers who have returned from war as they
adjust to post-war life. They carry out this mission
by raising awareness of their cause and by providing
programs that assist soldiers. Their core values are fun,
integrity, loyalty, innovation, and service.
Sullivans motivation has come from her military
family. Her husband, two brother in-laws, two nieces,
nephew, and aunt and uncle were all in the military.
She also has three sons in the military that have given
her added insight into the importance of supporting
soldiers.
All these stories I hear are very sad. Im very
fortunate to have three sons and a niece that are in the
military and have had no problems. They came back
the same way they left. How much better can it get for
someone with three people in the military? Sullivan
Hudson resident Bert Sullivan knits and sells hats to support the Wounded Warriors Project.
asked.
town and in her social circles. She regularly attends the craft fairs
Many of the commercials she saw about the
at Alvirne High School, Hudson Memorial School, and Manchester
physical and mental challenges veterans face after coming home
Memorial High School. She covers the cost of all the craft fair fees,
from war also sparked her desire to help Wounded Warriors.
and donates 100 percent of the proceeds to the Wounded Warriors.
Sullivan sells her hats by word of mouth and at craft fairs around
Last year, she collected a total of $1,300 in donated funds.
the area for the last few years, and has no plans on stopping. Her
Sullivan said that customers can write a check to Wounded
consistent work has earned her the nickname of hat lady around

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Seniors Get Festive at Christmas Party

by Doug Robinson
The Hudson Seniors gathered at Hudsons VFW for their annual
Christmas party this past weekend. Compete with catered meal, music,
dancing, fun, and games, 107 seniors shared the festive occasion as they
enjoyed the roast beef and ham dinner.

Tables were full and the VFW hall was rockin

during the seniors Christmas Party.
Gary Dearborn wins the
Best Christmas Tie Award
at the seniors dinner.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Yvette Sirois shakes it down

while dancing at the dinner.

Pat Hope, wearing her snowman sweatshirt,

tops off her wonderful meal with some gravy.

Alvirne Band Takes a Holiday Road Trip

by Doug Robinson
The Alvirne High School Band visited nine area homes over this past
weekend to celebrate the holidays by playing their instruments.
Volunteering their time, approximately 70 students visited homes in
an effort to raise funds to offset expenses for upcoming trips. Dressed in
short sleeves and Santa hats the students performed as a concert and for
a sing-along with those in the audience. In appreciation, many families
offered food and beverages to the students.
Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Holly Jolly

The AHS band performs for the residents of Shepherds Hill. The AHS bands music set list included Jingle Bells,
Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Here Comes Santa Claus.

Santa Visits Rodgers Memorial Library

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Music of Tim Janis

by Doug Robinson
The Friends of the Rodgers Memorial Library recently hosted Pictures with
Santa in its activity room.
Friends of the Library not only sponsored the milk and cookies for the festive
occasion, they also paid for all the photo paper which was used to print the
5 - by 8-inch complementary photos.
Children and adults alike stood in a line which extended around the room
and its overflow entered into the library.
Once they had met with Santa, the children were offered a complementary
box of dominoes as well as a rolled scroll for which they could color from
Santas elves.

Live Music
by Just Harry

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Thomas and Josie join their parents, Bryan and Angela Thomas,
for a fun time meeting with Santa at the Rodgers Memorial Library.

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Staff photos by Doug Robinson

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Remember Hudson When ...

Bank of New Hampshire c. 1976

submitted by Ruth Parker

In August 1970 Bank of New Hampshire President Davis P. Thurber announced the purchase of
land at the northern part of the 20th Century Shopping Center on the Derry Road and their plans to
build a branch office as a free-standing unit. This bank celebrated its opening in January 1971 under
the management of Edward Kerouac.
The Hudson Board of Selectmen --Frank Nutting, Stanley Alukonis, James Hetzer and Chamber of
Commerce President Don MacIntyre-- and officials of the bank were present at the ribbon cutting
ceremony. The bank offered longer hours, more services, and drive-up banking. The Bank of New
Hampshire was the former Second National Bank of Nashua.
In 2005, by vote of the shareholders, the bank became a division of the Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Still doing business at the Derry Street location, the name is now TD Bank. Photo from the Historical
Society collection.

Griffin Memorial Gets a Visit from the Special Couple

by Doug Robinson
The Litchfield Womens Club paved the way for a visit from Mr. and
Mrs. Claus during its annual Santas Workshop breakfast at the Griffin
Memorial School.
Having arrived first at the Litchfield Fire Department from the North
Pole, Santa then traveled the remaining distance by fire truck.
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Rep. Estevez Attends

National Conference
submitted by
State Rep. Eric Estevez
Representative Eric Estevez attended
the National Hispanic Caucus of State
Legislators National Annual Summit in
Atlanta, Ga. He was accompanied by
his friend, author and former President
George W. Bush cabinet member Leslie
Sanchez.
The National Hispanic Caucus
of State Legislators is a powerful
organization serving and representing
the interests of hispanic state legislators
from all states, commonwealths and
territories of the United States and the
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The Word Around Town...

Kuster Nominates Area
New Hampshire Students
for Service Academies

Letters to our Editor

A Little More Patience
Goes a Long Way
Courtesy photo

Rep. Kuster with some of this years nominees for the U.S. Service Academies
submitted by the Office
of Congresswoman Annie Kuster
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has
nominated 21 New Hampshire students for
admission to the United States Service Academies.
Of the 21 students, one was nominated to the U.S.
Air Force Academy, two to the Merchant Marine
Academy, eight to the U.S. Military Academy, and
10 to the U.S. Naval Academy.
It is an honor to nominate these promising
young men and women to attend our
countrys esteemed military academies, said
Congresswoman Kuster. This years nominees
hail from across the Second District and will
undoubtedly serve as strong representatives
of both our state and our country. They have
individually proven their commitment to hard

work, patriotism, and honor, and it is a great

privilege to nominate these students for the
opportunity to be appointed to the U.S. Service
Academies.
The list of the five area students is included
below. More information on the nomination
process is available on Congresswoman Kusters
website.
U.S. Air Force Academy: Erinne G. Curtin,
Windham High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Patrick J.F.
Hume, Windham High School
U.S Military Academy: Athena Chan,
Windham High School; Skyler M. Goss,
Pelham; and Grant J. Levasseur,
Campbell High School

We all have 23 days until the beginning of the New

Year and time to think about New Years Resolutions.
How about making New Patience Welcomed and
given, one of your important Resolutions. Such as New
Patience between spouses and significant others, parents
and children (youngsters, teens, adults), other family
members, neighbors, co-workers, for the driver-ahead of
you, for total strangers, for anyone with a Disability, the
elderly, cashiers, fast food workers, between managers
and employees, for Santa and his Senior Citizen
Reindeer Team, between teachers and students, between
those who govern and the governed.
A little more patience goes a long way to changing
how we react to and treat each other, which is not
good at all these days. Think about how much we can
change for the better with patience and kindness, you
know that random acts of kindness thing theyre not
just words on paper; theres an important message in
those 3 words of Acts, Random, Kindness. Try to do it
24/7/365.
Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Angels in Need
of Christmas Cheer
The Deacons of the Litchfield Presbyterian A
Community Church is once again sponsoring its annual
Angel Tree. Most of the angels have been taken care of
but we still have a few that could use some Christmas
cheer. If you could help us fulfill a local childs

Christmas wish, please contact Linda Peeples at 603429-2499 to pick up an angel. Christmas is coming
fast so you would need to get your gifts back to us by
Dec. 16 in order for us to deliver them to the families.
Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Deacon Christine Marsden, Litchfield

The Threat of Radical

Islamic Terrorism
The greatest threat to world peace is radical Islamic
terrorism.
Radical Islamic terrorists killed 14 Americans in San
Bernardino, Calif.; 130 people in Paris; five military
personnel in Chattanooga, Tenn., and 13 soldiers
in Fort Hood, Texas; a soldier in Canada; beheaded
journalists and aid workers in the Middle East; killed
non-Muslims in Copenhagen, Paris and Tunisia;
attacked the Jewish Museum in Brussels, a mall in
Kenya, Iraqi Christians, Syrian Christians, 40 churches
in Egypt, our embassy in Benghazi, and the Boston
Marathon.
Thousands of attacks by Islamic terrorists have
occurred against non-Muslims, and many thousands
have been killed. For attacks since 1990 see www.
wikipedia.org and enter List of Islamic terrorist attacks.
Islamic terrorists wantonly attack and kill nonMuslims whom they consider infidels.
We have to destroy the Islamic terrorists, deport
sympathizers, and restrict entry to the U.S. of people
prone to conduct Islamic terrorism.
Donald Moskowitz, Londonderry

NHs Eric Spofford Testifies before Senate Committee

on Opioid Abuse Epidemic
submitted by the Office of
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte
On Tuesday U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte
welcomed Eric Spofford, founder and CEO of
The Granite House, to Capitol Hill, where he
testified before the Senate Health Labor Education
and Pensions (HELP) Committee on the opioid
abuse epidemic in New Hampshire. The Granite
House is a mens sober living community and
halfway house in Derry, which Ayotte visited
last month to learn about the facilitys programs
and discuss legislation she has introduced to
address the states heroin and prescription drug
abuse epidemic. Following her visit, Ayotte
recommended that the HELP Committee invite
Spofford to testify about his first-hand experience

with this issue. Spofford is also the CEO of New

Freedom Academy, a residential treatment center
in Canterbury.
Eric and so many others are doing incredibly
important work to help people in New Hampshire
overcome substance use disorders, and his
testimony will further underscore the urgency
of this issue to policymakers on Capitol Hill,
said Ayotte. We need to do more to support
our first responders, law enforcement, and
medical and mental health treatment providers
like Eric who are on the front lines of this crisis,
and I will continue to push for passage of the
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to
provide much-needed support for first responders,
treatment providers, and individuals in recovery.
It was great to see such an

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interest in getting to a solution in regards to the

heroin epidemic and also an honor to be invited
by Senator Ayotte to be of service to the Senate
HELP committee, said Eric Spofford, CEO of The
Granite House and New Freedom Academy. I
look forward to continuing to work with Senator
Ayotte and offer my suggestions about how we
can work together to bring more attention to the
heroin crisis and find solutions to address it.
During his testimony Spofford said, Creating
harder sentencing law for the distribution of and
trafficking of fentanyl is incredibly important. This
drug is a serial killer.
Among her many pieces of legislation to
address this issue, Senator Ayotte in September
introduced the Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act,
which would enhance trafficking penalties for

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Do you Know where
your Kids are?
by Doug Robinson
The Hudson Recreation Committee will be developing a subcommittee to look into afterschool activities for Hudson teens.
It was unanimously agreed that other than the sponsored school
afternoon activities, very little was offered in Hudson for kids to do
during the afternoons.
Carl Dubois commented that he remembered going to the YMCA
when he was a kid during his afternoons for something to do and to
hang out with his friends.
The suggestion was made by Recreation member Sue LaRoche
that we have a community center that is not being used on a
regular basis every day. We have a chance to do something for
the tweeners, the middle school to high school age. She went on
to suggest that the community center could be used to be set up for
supervised play after school.
Board discussion led to the thought that the afternoon-supervised
sessions at the community center could be set up like the summer
program.
Chairman Keith Bowen embraced the idea stating that the middle
age is critical. He followed up by stating that the community
center might be used as an afternoon teen center where kids could
hang out with kids the same age in a supervised atmosphere.
As the budgets have already been submitted for approval by the
selectmen, the recreation committee members thought that it would
be best to propose a program to the Hudson Selectmen for the 2017
year.
Recreation Director Dave Yates commented that they would need
to work with the Hudson schools in getting the buses to drop the
kids off at the community center after school.
The subcommittee will be charged with the responsibility to not
only decide the feasibility of such a program, but to also work on
the logistics of an afternoon program that defines its scope and
operation for review by the recreation committee and then for the
selectmen.

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Now

Ongoing
Free Hot lunches Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 12 p.m., Community
Church of Hudson, 19 Central St. All are
welcome.

Food Pantry at Riverside Cottage across from

Litchfield Community Church, 259 Charles
Bancroft Hwy., between the Fire Station and
Library. All are welcome to come twice a month.
First and third Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 12
Dont miss the Holly Jolly Craft Fair
at the Crowne Plaza Nashua Hotel from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 80 fabulous
exhibitors with free admission! Also, there
will be live holiday music plus the music of Tim
Janis! Some of the arts and crafts will include
exquisite holiday floral arrangements and decor,
teddy bears/angels/dolls, hand knit and hand
crocheted scarves/hats/mittens, fabulous quilts,
beautiful pottery, fine jewelry, wood turned items,
birch bark decor, candles, inlaid wooden items
(boards, bowls), mosaic items, birdhouses, alpaca
items, lace runners, hand poured soaps, gourd
art, books signed by the author, and lots more!
Information: www.joycescraftshows.com.

12th

Sunday, December 13
Proclamation Sunday, 10 a.m.;
Third Sunday of Advent, at Litchfield
Community Church, 259 Charles Bancroft
Hwy. Cards will be exchanged as we share
the Joy of the Shepherds. Come and enjoy the
poinsettias as you hear their story. Is Santa Claus
Christian? The story of Saint Nicholas will be told,
and various representations will be on display. If
you bring a covered container, you may receive a
flame of the Peace Light brought from Bethlehem
and burning for over 1,000 years.

3th

Sunday, December 13 & Thursday, December 17

A Used Book Sale with the Friends of the Library
of Hudson will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Sunday and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, in the
lower level of the Hills Memorial Library Building
at 18 Library St. in Hudson.
Wednesday, December 16
The Litchfield Senior Citizens Group
will be meeting at 12 p.m. at the
Community Church, Charles Bancroft
Hwy. There will be a pot luck luncheon
followed by entertainment by Judy Pancoast. There
will also be a Yankee Swap. All senior citizens are
invited to attend.

16th

Sunday, December 20
Childrens Christmas Sunday. All
children in the community are welcome
to participate in the Christmas pageant at
Litchfield Community Church, 259 Charles
Bancroft Hwy. Come at 9:15 a.m. and choose a
costume. Service begins at 10 a.m. Birthday cake
for Jesus. Blessing of the Crche. Dedication of
the Angel Tree gifts and Christmas Baskets.

0th

Tuesday, December 22
Second Annual Spectacular Christmas
Lights Tour! My family and I live in
Litchfield and we thoroughly enjoy driving
around town during this time of year to
enjoy all of the spectacular Christmas lights that
are displayed on the homes. We are going to
drive around town this evening of and vote on our
favorite Christmas light display. The winner will
receive a prize in their mailbox - a gift certificate
to T-Bones! It is our way of thanking our town
neighbors for sharing their beautiful lights with us!
So, check your mailbox on the 23rd to see if you
won!

2nd

4th

Thursday, December 24
The Hudson Town Clerks Office will
close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Thursday, December 24 & Friday,

December 25
Rodgers Memorial Library - Closed
Thursday, December 24 thru Saturday, December
26
Aaron Cutler Memorial Library Christmas
Holiday - Closed
Thursday, December 24 thru Friday, January 1
Holiday Recess - Hudson and Litchfield School
Districts

1st

Thursday December 31
Aaron Cutler Memorial Library New
Years Eve Day - Closes at 2 p.m.
Rodgers Memorial Library - Closes at 5
p.m.

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and treated water. The mix of sand and soil acts as
a natural filter to begin the cleaning process for use
as drinking water.
If the need arose and should Hudson use water
from the Merrimack River, a special facility would
have to be built to properly treat the water. The
Board of Selectmen learned at the workshop that
it would cost the Town of Hudson $15 million to
build a facility that would pump 1 million gallons
of water per minute and up to $22 million to build
a facility that would pump 2 million gallons of
water per day.
Currently, according to Dhima, the three wells
are producing approximately 1.55 million gallons
of water per day. The town of Hudson presently
uses approximately 1.2 million gallons per day
now.
The current water supply used by Hudson
residents is used by only about half of the residents
of Hudson stated Malizia. If you look at Hudson
and run an imaginary line from the north to the
south, those who live closer to the Merrimack
River have town water. Those to the right, or
further east, will have a well. This is due to the
majority of the homes in Hudson being aligned
near to the Merrimack River when Hudson was
first established. As the town spread, the homes
had to connect to the pipes that were first set in the
ground for water.
As more and more businesses locate on the
north side of Hudson along Route 102, they too
will be connecting to the water line that now runs
along Route 102 up to Robinson Road. As hard as
it is to believe, until a few years ago, the Hudson
water supply stopped at Page Road (White Hen
Pantry). The water was only expanded when St.

eaders

Joseph Hospital was constructed, at a cost to the

hospital.
These connections can cost the developer up
to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending
on how far and how hard it is to excavate for the
connection. Recently, the planning board heard
input from town engineer Dhima and engineering
consulting firm Weston and Sampson regarding
which water line would be best for the proposed
Dunkin Donuts to connect as the contractor
is building a three-unit building just off of the
Robinson Road and Route 102 intersection.
Today, other businesses who have located on
the north end town, off of Route 102, such as
Irving Gas, Southern NH Medical, and St. Joseph
Hospital, have also had to connect to the water
line at their own expense.
Selectman Richard Maddox stated, It is prudent,
and it is an investment in our future to look for
more water. If we are going to continue to grow
our town, we need to be able to supply water.
While we have a contract with Pennichuck to
help us with supply should the need arise (as in
the summer months), that is extremely costly. We
need to be looking now for more water.
Weston and Sampson has been hired by the
Town of Hudson to begin the process of providing
a scope of work and creating a proposal list of
potential sites for the development or drilling for
water in Hudson. This proposal and scope will
concern both the distribution, supply, repairs, and
maintenance of the water system.
The next story in this series will discuss the
present condition of our investment and how it is
being maintained.

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Pearl Harbor -continued from front page

Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts
of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their
opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our
defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in
their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only
defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never
again endanger us.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in
grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain
the inevitable triumph -- so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday,
December 7th, 1941, a state of war has
existed between the United States and the
Japanese empire.
Congress with overwhelming acclaim
then voted the presidents Declaration of a
State of War. The president signed the order
three hours after his historic speech, sending
America to war.
Today, on Dec. 7, 74 years later, American
Legion Post 48 in Hudson, conducted its
annual, somber and respectful remembrance
of those events with the offering of prayer,
ceremonial throwing of a wreath into the
Merrimack River from the Sagamore Bridge,
21-gun salute, and the playing of Taps.
The American Legion Post 48 firing squad offers the 21-gun salute.

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Phyllis M. Keeney
Phyllis M. Keeney, 89, longtime resident
of Hudson and Unity, N.H., and more
recently, Richmond, N.H., passed away at
Maplewood of Cheshire County, Nov. 28,
2015, with her only child at her side. She
succumbed to respiratory failure having
suffered from the ravages of dementia. She
was the widow of Norwood H. Keeney,
Jr. who passed away May 15, 2014. They
married in 1946 and would have observed
68 years together.
She was a native of Hartford, Conn., born
Dec. 10, 1925, to parents Frank E. Mottram and Gracie (Burroughs)
Mottram. She attended local schools, received her Bachelor of Arts
degree from Pennsylvania State College (1946), and an Master of
Science degree in Library Science from Columbia University (1952).
As a professional librarian, she worked at various institutions
including the John Hay Library at Brown University, the Bangor Public
Library, Harvard Law School Library and from 1967-1986 she worked
at the Regina Library at what was then Rivier College in Nashua.
She and her husband moved to Hudson in 1957. Upon retirement
in 1986 the Keeneys moved to Unity where they enjoyed beautiful
mountain scenery from their home. They formally moved to Richmond
to be closer to their son in 2013.
During the Hudson years, Mrs. Keeney was an active civic leader
including the Hudson Fortnightly Club, the League of Women Voters,
the American Association of University Women, the Nashua Artists
Association, the Hudson VFW Auxiliary and was a founding member of
the Hudson Historical Society. She held elective office as a Republican

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State Representative 1967-1972, Selectman 1974-1977, having been

a write-in candidate; State Senator District 14, representing Hudson,
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Londonderry and Wards 3 and 7 in Nashua, 1977-1978. Her motto
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Sunday Worship Services- 10:30 AM
H. Woody Keeney III and her cat,
On the First Sunday of each month we serve communion and
Mittens.
have a time of fellowship and refreshments after Worship Service.
Visitation was held Dec. 9 with
Remarks and Remembrance following
Food Pantry for Hudson residents
at the Phaneuf Funeral Home, 172
Hours: Tues & Thur 10am to 12pm
King St, Boscawen. A joint burial and
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Area Students Compete

in FIRST LEGO League
Trash Trek Challenge

Over the River and Through the Zoo

An Early Learning Center Holiday Zoobilee
by Doug Robinson
First grade students from Hudson
Early Center entertained family and
friends with their performance of
Holiday Zoobilee.
This musical takes place in the
ELC Zoo where all of the animals are
excited for the holiday season. The
zookeeper is usually a very friendly
lady, but in this show, she is really
down because she has to work, writes
Director Cynthia M. H. Velez.
She continues, She misses
Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas Eve, and
Christmas Day celebrations. After all,
the animals have to eat.
Throughout the musical, all the
animals try to figure out what they
might do to cheer up their zookeeper.
Singing Holiday Zoobilee, Jingle
Bell Swing, Together, An Elephant
Never Forgets and Over the River

Rodgers Library Adds

29 Commemorative Bricks
by Doug Robinson
The Rodgers Memorial Library recently installed
29 commemorative bricks on its entrance walkway.
Friends and neighbors have purchased these
commemorative bricks as they way to honor the
memory of loved ones.
Those who wish to purchase a brick have the
opportunity to inscribe a name, saying, or phrase (up to
three lines of 14 characters) onto the bricks.
The next laying of bricks is scheduled for the late
spring or early summer months. Should you wish to
purchase a brick ($50), visit the library.

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Staff photo by Doug Robinson

The recyclable marker prototype

The cast takes to the stage during Act 1 of their Holiday Zoobilee production.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

by Doug Robinson
Students from Hudson, Windham, and Litchfield recently competed
against 400 contestants, ages 9 to 14, at the annual NH FIRST LEGO
League Championship at Nashua High School South.
Creativity and science will come together at this weekends FIRST
LEGO League State Championship where 50 teams will demonstrate
their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive
play, sportsmanship, and sense of community writes FLL.
Titled, Trash Trek challenge, teams (were) to research and present
their own creative solutions to one of todays most relevant topics,
trash continues FLL.
Calling themselves, St. Francis Technical Difficulties (Litchfield), Blue
Box (Windham), Kids, Gears, Robots (Windham), PEXO (Windham),
Wisdom Hunters (Windham),
Styropocalypse (Windham),
and Gizzmos Gadget Girlz
(Hudson), were judged in
three areas: robot design,
fulfillment of FLL core
values, and project.
Windhams Styropocalypse
won the teamwork award,
placing sixth overall, and
Windhams Blue Box team
won the inspiration award,
placing seventh overall in
the competition. Windhams
Wisdom Hunters came
in second place for the
competition.

First grader Adaline Newkacktz delivers the opening of the play

for all the family and friends who came to see their show.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Asking the question, Can hard plastics like markers, highlighters, and mechanical
pencils be recycled; the answer is No. Windhams PEXO team designed a recyclable
highlighter, called the PEXO. Their concept would discard only the highlighter and
recycle the outer container. Students John Raulli, Harry Driscoll, Shane Oakhem, Matt
Redard, and Muhrmmad Sidiqi are accompanied by their adviser, Clayton Caddy.

and Through the Zoo, the young

thespians sing with an enthusiasm
and spirit for all to enjoy.
As the production develops, the
zoo has a wide selection of animals
that include bears, the elephant who
usually does not forget, giraffes,
a laughing hyena, lions, swinging
monkeys, an owl, reindeer, tigers,
tropical birds, and zebras who
take their positions on stage. The
wonderful costumes created the
illusion of a real holiday zoo.
The true spirit of the holiday
season at the zoo comes alive
as the animals discover how to
make their friend smile once again
through their own special talents.
The clever rhyming, dialogue, and
choreography entertained all those
who came and watched the children
perform the Holiday Zoobilee.

Library Facility Manager

Bob Gagnon applies the final
touches to the commemorative
brick while Library Director
Charlie Matthews looks on.

Recreation Raises $435

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The Hudson Recreation Department raised
$435 at its recent Comedy Night, which was held
at the community center. The Hudson Recreation
Department will be awarding an annual
scholarship to one or two graduating seniors from
Alvirne High School.
The eligibility to receive the scholarship is
based on the Hudson Recreation Department
Scholarship subcommittee guidelines.
These guidelines include: the graduate must
be a resident of Hudson and who has participated
in one or more of the Hudson Recreation
Department organized youth sport programs. The
graduate must also have been accepted (or have

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made application and is pending) to a recognized

institution of higher learning.
Comments from the recreation board members
said that once the public knew what the 50/50
raffle was to be used for, the selling of tickets
increased.
Recreation Director Dave Yates was so enthused
that he commented that he would anticipate (that
the recreation department would give) two $500
scholarships this year. People do not mind giving
to this worthy cause.
Lottery tickets will be sold at the next Comedy
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where 20% of all proceeds sold at McDonalds,
113 Bridge Street, Pelham, NH location, Route 38 at
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where they were treated

with compassion and
reassurance, making them
both feel comfortable and
warm. Sydney spent her
eighteenth birthday at the
hospital.
David Yepez was also
a victim that day at the
second blast where he
received shrapnel wounds,
burns and damaged to both
ears. He was treated at the
Floating Hospital. They
all have post traumatic
stress disorder, and Sydney
travels with her service
dog, Koda, doing speaking
engagements and writing
a book. David, after
experiencing the level of
care and helpfulness that he did is now heavily involved in
community service. After all that they have been through
the common word of advice that they have for people is
to smile more. A smile can make a huge difference in
someones life.
Again Kiwanis
provides quality
time for two
outstanding groups
of young adults
from Alvirne and
Campbell high
schools. These
students did not
go empty handed.
They made over
30 no-sew quilts
and held drives to
collects toys for
the children in the
trauma units. As
always, Hudson
Kiwanis is proud of
their key clubs.

Dennis Perreault Earns Scholarship

submitted by Deedee Latulippe,

Hudson Lions Club
The 28th Annual Lions International
Peace Poster Contest theme is Share
Peace. Annually Lions clubs around
the world proudly sponsor the Lions
International Peace Poster Contest in
local schools and youth groups. The
contest is open to students ages 11-14
and encourages young people worldwide
to express their vision of the theme.
The Hudson Lions Club winners from
Memorial School were acknowledged by
the Hudson Lions Club with certificates

and cash awards of $100, $50 and $25

to the winners. One winning poster
from each participating NH Lions
Clubs will be entered in the district
competition. The winning district
poster will be submitted to Lions Clubs
International Headquarters for the final
judging. Entries are judged at all levels
of originality, artistic merit and portrayal
of theme. During the final judging, 23
international merit award winners will
receive $500 each, and the grand prize
winner will receive a cash award of US
$5,000.

Courtesy photo

submitted by Hudson Kiwanis

It was another great trip to the
Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute
for Kiwanis of Hudson and their
key clubs form Campbell and
Alvirne high schools. The turnout
from all over New England was
tremendous and seats were in
short supply.
This open house is a yearly
event to this Kiwanis supported
facility where member can see
where their fundraising efforts
do a world of good. This can be
seen in the Pediatric Emergency
department and Intensive care
unit. These state of the art
facilities are the best
and most advanced of
their kind in the country
if not the world. Key
Club members tour the
hospital and some even
see their future in the
field of medicine right
before them. In a full
auditorium doctors and
emergency workers speak
about the tools at their
disposal and the miracles
they perform.
This year speakers
included survivors from
the Boston Marathon
bombing. Sydney
Corcoran and her mother
were at the finish line
when the first bomb went
off. They were there to
support friends and family members. Sydney took a fiveinch piece of pressure cooker in the leg, which severed her
femoral artery and made a hole in her foot. Her mom lost
both legs and was saved when her dad applied tourniquets
to the wounds. Both went to Boston Medical Center

Hudson Lions Recognizes

Peace Poster Winners
from Memorial School

Courtesy photos

Key Clubs Go to KPTI Open House

From left, back row: Jeri Maynard, Hudson Lions; Lillian Bellisle, Peace Poster Chair; Jan Walsh,
Art Teacher; Deedee LaTulippe, Hudson Lions. Front row: first place, Josh McCarthy;
second place, Charlotte Cooper; and third place Aiden Cone.

Troop 21 Sells
Christmas Trees
submitted by Ben Dibble
Its time once again to visit Boy Scout
Troop 21 at 108 Lowell Rd. where they
are selling their trees. As always, the
Scouts are there to help you make your
selection, put a fresh cut on the trunk,
and carry it to your car or truck.
This is Troop 21s big fundraiser for
the year. So the Scouts are working
hard to pay for their trips and special
activities. This year they are planning a
big camping trip. The sales also helps
pay for their summer camp, Camporee
and Klondike fees.
The sale runs Monday to Friday, 5 to 9
p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There are trees for all of you Goldilocks

buyers; we have one just right for you.
From one that will fit on your table, to
way too large, we have exactly what
you need. Hurry in for the really big
ones, they go quickly! The sale runs till
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so they can teach more, said Frank J. Williams,
chairman of the Forum. We reward recipients
with the opportunity to interface with preeminent
Civil War authorities, and in turn give lecturers
the chance to teach teachers At its core, the
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Dennis Perreault, a social studies teacher at
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the 20th annual Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg,
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four teachers selected from across the nation by
a committee of the organization, Perreault was
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event as a teacher-in-residence. The symposium
featured major historians, writers, and lecturers,
along with panel discussions, book signings,
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and trines of Abraham Lincoln
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including symposia, tours,
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we are grateful for the many, many wonderful people who chose
to spend their hard earned money at the Chuck Wagon when they
could be spending it some other place but, at this time of the year
everyone at Cookies Chuck
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Yes, the Chuck Wagon is a
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We also brought in two wheelchairs to assist our more challenged
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major source of jobs and revenue for decades.
The effort to bring casino gaming to the
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Seasons Greetings
Holiday Hosting How-to:
Party Pointers from Three of Napas Premier Winemakers

Seasons Greetings

(MS) The holiday season is about to hit full swing. This special
time of year is synonymous with many things, including gatherings
with family and friends.
Each year, holiday hosts face the challenge of setting their seasonal soires apart from all the other parties guests attend between
Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Such a challenge is nothing three
of Napa Valleys top winemakers havent faced before. Each year,
Chimney Rock Winerys Elizabeth Vianna, Markham Vineyards
Kimberlee Nicholls and Rutherford Hills Marisa Taylor play host to
family and friends and each have their own unique take on holiday
hosting.

Break free from first-time jitters

Its common to feel pressure when hosting a holiday get-together
for the first time. Many families have traditions that date back several
decades, so being tasked with carrying on those traditions can sometimes be daunting. But Taylor, a wine country native and veteran
host, notes that honoring family traditions while simultaneously
creating a festive and fun atmosphere is nothing to be afraid of.
People are sometimes intimidated by holiday entertaining, says
Taylor, whose Rutherford Hill Merlot has long been a benchmark for
Napa Valley varietals. But the truth is, just a few small touches can
create an ambiance that elevates the whole experience. I think it
even makes the food and wine taste better!
Taylor incorporates family history with her own unique hosting
touches by bringing out vintage family photos and heirlooms that
guests can pass around her stylishly decorated dinner table.
Let new traditions take root
Another way for hosts to set their holiday parties apart from
the masses is to try something new at the dinner table. Each year,
Vianna, who presides over the production of the popular Stags
Leap District Cabernet Sauvignons, hosts a special kind of dinner

for friends who help her get through the often exhausting harvest
season. Dubbed Friendsgiving, the celebration takes place at the
end of autumn harvest season and includes friends, family and colleagues who contributed to another successful harvest. Vianna even
encourages Friendsgiving guests to bring a postcard from somewhere around the world to use as a dinner table place card. This
simple, yet creative idea inspires interesting conversation at Viannas
holiday table, and hosts can incorporate their own creative touches
to make their parties more memorable and enjoyable. For example,
each year, Nicholls, whose award-winning varietals at Markham
include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
Blanc, assembles a graceful tablescape using marble and wood
serving trays, vintage tablecloths and a tiered cake stand to create an
elegant display guests wont soon forget.

The more the merrier

Family always make the holiday dinner guest list, but Nicholls
notes that holiday hosting is about opening our homes to people,
whether those people share our last names or not. Inviting some
fresh faces can stimulate engaging conversation and lift the spirits of
someone who might not be able to make it home for the holidays.
Ive been known to invite people I meet at Markham winery who
might not have anywhere else to go for the holidays, says Nicholls.
Somehow theres always enough food.
To enjoy a Napa Valley holiday of your own, Chimney Rock,
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Keep Poinsettias Looking Great Through the Holidays

Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season,
poinsettias make up a key component of holiday
decorating.
Unlike holly and some of the other greenery
that is commonly associated with the holidays,
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temperatures. These plants originate in southern
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colorful (often red) flower bracts, and the actual
flowers of the plants, which are the red or green
buttonlike parts nestled in the center of the bracts.
Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias
can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures,
even if they are only exposed for short periods
of time. They should be wrapped and protected
against the elements when brought home. For
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placed near a warm, sunny window, or another
area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive
in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should
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Poinsettias are short-day plants, which means
they flower about 10 weeks after the daylight
shortens to about 12 hours or less. Therefore, to
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Thanksgiving. Many people find the affordability
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Seasons Greetings
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Chanukah Foods Steeped in Tradition

Chanukah celebrations include various traditions that commemorate these miracles. Many celebrations focus around food
and fun. Its common to find similar foods in Jewish households
during the eight days of Chanukah. Heres a look at some of the
more common foods and their significance.
Latkes: Latkes have different names among the sects of Judaism, but theyre essentially fried potato pancakes. Different fried
foods, like latkes, are eaten during Chanukah to honor the miracle
of the oil that burned for eight days. Other fried foods include
jelly-filled doughnuts called sufganiyot.
Loukoumades: These deep-fried puffs dipped in honey or sugar are treats used to represent the cake eaten by the Maccabees.
Dairy: Dairy was not always included in Chanukah traditions,
but cheese, blintzes and cheesecakes emerged to symbolize the
story of Judith. Legend says Judith was a beautiful woman who
saved her village from attacking Babylonians. Judith was able to
enter the enemy camp thanks to her beauty, charm and a basket
of wine and cheese she brought along. She
fed the enemy general, Holofernes, who
consumed lots of salty cheese and wine and
passed out. Judith killed the general, and the
Babylonians left shortly thereafter.
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Thumbs down to the bright lights installed
too close to Robinson Road. Went by them on
a rainy night and could not see the road. I hope
somebody doesnt crash because of them.
Thumbs down in Hudson. Really can you trust
anyone from New Jersey let alone for President of
the USA? Everyone knows someone from there
but nobody trusts them to be honest or honorable
because they are not and here in New Hampshire
we get mocked as hicks. I am sorry for the N.J.
losers that come here to suffer their side effects.
New Hampshire - still honorable and proud of it.

with the speed limit. Our family dog died from a

Town Engineer; lets give him
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speeding car and now a child has been severely
the support he needs to his job
Hampshire
area
for
over
20
Years!
T,W,F 9-5, Thrs 9-8, Sat 9-3
injured! Do your job and patrol these streets of
correctly.
which people complain of speeding cars!
Thumbs up to smartphone
FLOORING
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Donald Trump
speed guns. Anyone with
does not know anything about foreign policies
a smartphone can ascertain
let alone about dealing with other countries. He
(Speed gun App) the speed of
SPECIALISTS
is good with getting the economy back in shape
the motorists going by. Those
Maybe. But if any of these countries make him
that want our roads safe can
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mad he will not think the way someone who has
use one to show the police
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had experience dealing with these people and get
(and Town Engineer) where
30 Lowell Rd, Brook Plaza, Hudson, NH our speeding problems are.
us into a worse mess. He will definitely set off a
nuclear bomb. He thinks he is
Posting (YouTube) a video of the
always right and this is wrong,
speeding car (and driver) will
no one is always right. Who
tell everybody which people
dont like them, move back to Lexington, Mass.
does
he
think
he
is?
He
has
are
causing
the
problem.
Tune-up your furnace or boiler NOW
Oh, wait, you cant afford to live there anymore so
OIL never dealt with the poor and
GAS
Thumbs up to Suggestion Lanes. Suggestion
you moved here thanks. Go back.
and SAVE on next winters fuel bills
under privilege only the rich. I
Lanes control speed without the need for a police
Thumbs down to all the neighbors who dont
WE WORK ON ALL TYPES OF HEATING EQUIPMENT!
will not vote for someone like
presence. The need to airlift a teen to Boston is
pick up their leaves especially since town clean
this.
proof that one is needed on Highland Street. They
up day was this past Saturday. If you dont do it
Thumbs up. Luna says Hey!
work well in Massachusetts and Id like to see
for the decency of your neighbors, at least do it for
them here.
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the storm drains and potential flooding.
and
make
our
own
nativity?
We
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Thumbs down to race track roads. There are
have a horse down the street.
kills and 40 mph is the threshold for it. Most of
All Brands
always going to be a few that speed but when the
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our roads are posted 30 mph and 10 mph higher
majority ([85 percent?) of motorists exceed whats
should be an aggravated offense. Lets make
603-635-2012 Senior Discounts 603-204-8581 Thisll be a ton of fun!
posted; its proof of a badly designed roadway.
Thumbs down to the person
the fine for it high enough ($250?) to change
Active enforcement cannot take the place of
who thinks we need to hire a
behavior.
engineering controls and if we want safe roads
Thumbs down. In this season of giving and
mental health person for every school. What an
Thumbs down to the Litchfield Business
they should be built that way. We have a new
sharing let us not forget those family members
absurd idea.
Administrator who spends more time wandering
that are alone and sometimes forgotten. Thumbs
The amount of
around the high school and micro-managing
down to those in Hudson whose greed is more
students who
people than doing his own job. The past two
important than the feelings of others. Even those
have mental
years the budget season has gone longer and
non-believers can still put in a little care for the
issues has
longer because he is not prepared with the
elders.
been greatly
correct numbers. Instead of putting in new
Thumbs down to the bitter curmudgeon
exaggerated
time clocks for employees and making changes
complaining about the Christmas display. To say
by the people
to who does what, why not take a long look at
that that is socialism is a bit of a leap. How sad
in the mental
the hours the Litchfield Business Administrator
for you that you have no joy in your heart. Merry
health industry.
works, because its not usually an eight our day.
Christmas!
I dont want
Of course with no full-time superintendent, he
Thumbs down to the Hudson $200 increase
mental health
gets to strut around like he is untouchable. Stop
in property taxes to pay for school repairs when
professionals
by and watch, every morning he strolls around
we have school capital reserve funds and school
teaching my
the building, gets coffee and does nothing for
surplus money to pay for this. Why propose a
kids anything,
quite some time. Thats okay though, we can cut
budget increase for FY 2016? Where are the
thank you.
teachers, para-professional and support staff, and
standardized testing results the superintendent
Their solution
he will get another raise. Way to go Litchfield
promised us? In the past, NECAP standardized
to every
School Board. The Blind leading the Blind.
testing results ranked us number 33 out of 100.
perceived ill
Thumbs up. We let things go till its too late
Windham was in the top 5 percent. Raise the
is dangerous,
to correct the side effects of drug use. The side
1/2 OFF CA
RDS
bar on education and you will have your raise.
mind altering
effects are just as bad.
Hudson School Board, make this town more
evil drugs.
desirable and you will have yours too.
The kind of
Thumbs up to my husband for taking such
drugs that
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suicidal and
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Drive.
Thursday, November 26: 8:51 a.m. Suspicious activity,
Grove Court.
Friday, November 27: 12:55 a.m. Courtesy ride, Louise
Drive. 4:47 a.m. Alarm activation, Highlander Court.
7:36 a.m. Alarm activation, Highlander Court. 11:23
a.m. Parking complaint, Route 3A. 2:47 p.m. Alarm
activation, Pinecrest Road. 4:25 p.m. Alarm activation,
Highlander Court. 10:25 p.m. Welfare check,
Woodland Drive.
Saturday, November 28: 12:03 a.m. Alarm activation,
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p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Heron Drive.
Monday, November 30: 5:32 a.m. Attempted burglary,
Derry Road. 6:00 a.m. Recovered stolen motor
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3:43 p.m. Suspicious activity, Route 3A. 7:30 p.m.
Alarm activation Garden Drive. 8:28 p.m. Sex offender
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Tuesday, December 1: 12:54 a.m. Suspicious person,
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submitted by Hudson Police Department

On Dec. 6, at about 3:11 p.m., members of the Hudson Fire
and Police departments responded to Highland Street near 83
Highland St. for a report of a single motor vehicle collision
with a pedestrian. As of press time on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the
14-year-old pedestrian was in stable condition at Mass General
in Boston and expected to be released in two or three days.
Upon arrival, members of the Hudson Fire Department
attended to the pedestrian and occupants of the vehicle. The
Hudson Police Department began an investigation into the
crash. During the initial stages of the investigation, it was
determined a 2007 Hyundai Tucson was traveling west on
Highland Street, west of the intersection of George Street. The
vehicle was operated by Scott Hicks, 49, of Hudson. It was
also occupied by Cynthia Hicks, 46, also of Hudson, and their
16-year-old son.
Susan
A 14-year-old Hudson resident was Attn:
crossing
the Kaempf
street, north
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bound, on foot, in the area of 83 Highland
St. The594-1142
vehicle and
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Hudson Kiwanis President Paul Rousseau presents a check for
the pedestrian collided. The pedestrian
was Column
treated on
scene2 col x 2 (4)
$2,500 to Pauline Boisvert for the Saint John XXIII Parish Food Pantry
for possible life-threatening injuries. He
was$49.00
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in Hudson.
the parking lot of the H. O. Smith School
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Department. There he was med-flighted
to
Massachusetts
Phone: 886-6024
General Hospital.
The occupants of the Hyundai were all uninjured. Members
of the Hudson Police Crash Investigation and Reconstruction
Team were called out to further investigate. The cause of
the collision is still under investigation, and the name of the
14-year-old pedestrian is not being released as of press time.
Town of Hudson
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.The road was closed
from George Street to Gloria Avenue.

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Americas Pets Host 13th Pajama Party

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As a newspaper guy, you get
to go to many events and learn
many things. Yes, many people
will tell you that newspaper
people truly can learn, but at
Americas Pets Pajama Party,
it was obvious that dogs dont
wear pajamas. Libby, you know
whose dog was the only one in
lingerie. Some of the pets had
sweaters on, but that was about
it. Libby would not look at me
all the way home in the car.
Every year for the last 13 the
folks at Americas Pets have
hosted this event, where if
the owners (adults) come in
pajamas, you get great deals
on pet food and other products
for your fur babies. The store
is full of different product
representative who, for the most
part are in their pajamas, too.
A note: there was one district
representative in a bunny
costume; maybe he sleeps in
that, a question that hopefully
we will never find out.
There was Food for the
Humans and treats for the fourlegged friends. You know it
is just for fun. The people are
all very cool, the animals are
happy smelling each other, and
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handcrafted items. Most of the vendors are from
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Bill renews Export-Import Bank

and provides critical infrastructure funding
submitted by the Office of
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte
For the first time since 2005, Congress has
passed a long-term highway bill, which includes
critical funding for transportation infrastructure
projects as well as key measures U.S. Senator
Kelly Ayotte worked to include for New
Hampshire. The final legislation also includes an
amendment Ayotte helped introduce to renew the
Export-Import Bank.
This five-year bill will provide funding for
important transportation infrastructure projects
in New Hampshire like the widening of I-93,
and provide states and contractors the certainty
they need to plan projects and hire workers,
said Ayotte. Im also pleased the bill includes
measures I worked to include that will help
increase public awareness about the dangers of
drug-impaired driving and protect the rights of
motorcycle riders in New Hampshire.
Ayotte continued, After months of working to

renew the Export-Import Bank, I am also glad the

bill includes legislation I helped introduce that
will reauthorize the Bank until 2019 ensuring
that New Hampshire businesses have access
to this important financing tool. Ex-Im helps
support jobs in New Hampshire while also
returning billions of dollars to the Treasury for
deficit reduction, and renewing the bank will
help businesses in our state better compete in the
global marketplace.
As a member of the Commerce Committee,
which approved provisions of the Senate highway
bill in July, Ayotte successfully worked to include
an amendment to help New Hampshire combat
drug-impaired driving including driving under
the influence of heroin and prescription opioids.
Ayotte also worked with Senator Jeanne Shaheen
(D-NH) to include language in the bill that
prohibits federal grant funding for discriminatory
motorcycle-only checkpoints. Both provisions
are included in the final bill, which Congress is
expected to vote on as soon as this week.

Shaheen Calls for Passage of Bill to

Prevent Suspected Terrorists on No
Fly List from Purchasing Firearms
submitted by the Office
of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Following the horrific shooting in San
Bernardino that was carried out by radicalized
individuals, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
called for passage of legislation on Tuesday that
would prohibit suspected terrorists on the federal
No Fly List from purchasing firearms. During
remarks on the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen
brushed back criticism that the legislation doesnt
provide due process for those who may be on

the list. Senator Shaheen outlined the significant

due process already in place for those on the No
Fly List to appeal and have their name removed.
She also pointed to the staggering statistic that,
between 2004 and 2014, suspected terrorists on
the No Fly List were successful 91 percent of the
time when they attempted to purchase firearms,
with 2,043 known gun sales.
You can watch Senator Shaheens remarks at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=94auHsfRVO8&featu
re=youtu.be.

Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Campbell cant Overcome
Hudson~Litchfield
Scorching Hot Pelham
by Craig Smith
Campbell
High
School girls
Basketball
hosted Pelham
on their home
floor to start
off the winter
season and
shake off
some of the
offseason
rust, hoping
to make a
statement
against a team
that had just
demolished
their previous
opponent.
Pelham beat
their last
opponent 73Cougar Gabi Sott looks toward the hoop
39 so it was
in Tuesdays game against the Pythons.
well known
that this was
going to be a
real battle.
Campbell would put up a good fight,
especially with their gaudy rebounding numbers,
but rebounding alone wont win games.
Outrebounding Pelham is only a part of the
answer; the other is to make shots. Unfortunately
the ball just wasnt going down into the net.
Campbell would fall 27-54; a disappointing finish
for a hard-working team, but better than Prospect
Mountain can boast. There is still work to be
done, but there is a foundation for the future,
especially if the rebounding stays consistent.

Shaheens STEM Legislation

to Become Law as Part of
No Child Left Behind Reform
submitted by the Office
of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
The Senate passed legislation on Wednesday
that makes broad reforms to elementary and
secondary education policy, known as The Every
Student Succeeds Act. Included is Senator
Shaheens legislation that expands funding
opportunities for after-school education and
other innovative programs in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM).
We need more of our students to discover
a passion for science, engineering, technology,
and math so the United States can continue to be
a global economic leader, said Shaheen. My
legislation will help inspire the next generation of
American innovators.
Specifically, Shaheens legislation provides
additional federal funding opportunities for STEM
after-school programs. The bill also includes
a Shaheen provision that provides support
for low-income students in innovative STEM
activities, such as robotics competitions. These
provisions are drawn from two bills introduced by
Senator Shaheen earlier this year: the Innovation
Inspiration School Grant Program Act and the
Supporting Afterschool STEM Act.
Shaheen has made promoting STEM education
one of her top priorities in the Senate and is a

leader recognized by STEM Connector in its 100

Women in STEM publication. Shaheen helped
launch and co-chairs the Senate STEM Caucus
and has been a longtime supporter of efforts that
promote programs like FIRST Robotics since her
days as New Hampshires governor.
The Every Student Succeeds Act reforms and
updates many problematic policies that were put
in place by the No Child Left Behind law passed
in 2002.
As a former teacher and governor, I know
that its the teachers and administrators on the
ground in our local school districts that know
how best to address the education needs of their
communities, said Shaheen. These are long
overdue reforms to federal education policy that
will give state governments and local school
districts more control and flexibility.
This legislation will allow states like New
Hampshire more freedom to design their own
education goals and accountability systems.
States will also have discretion to determine which
of their schools are struggling, as well as the kind
of intervention thats appropriate. The bill ends
No Child Left Behinds singular focus on student
test scores, which has often led to narrowly
focused teaching. The bill also expands funding
for early childhood education.

What does Gabi Sotts body language and expression

tell everyone? Im going to the hoop!

Its no secret that Campbell is in the midst of a

rebuilding season, and, while it is disappointing
for the athletes that face the losses more
personally than anyone, it is also the greatest
moment for learning and progress. The intensity
this game was far better than in the previous
matches, especially on the defensive end, and
its obvious when Pelham scored 20 points less
against Campbell than they did against Prospect
Mountain. This is just the first step to becoming
a successful team. Losing proves the individual

Sports

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Congress Passes Highway Bill that

includes Ayotte Priorities

Amber Gibbons pushes the ball

for two in the third quarter.
worth of the parts to a team. Losing weeds
out the players that lack will, that get overly
discouraged by losing and stop trying, and it
improves the abilities of those with true diligence
and grit. It still hurts to lose, but these girls will
have the opportunity to find new motivation and
taste the fruit of victory when its at its sweetest.
They can watch what isnt working and make
adjustments until they find a solution.
Campbell fans shouldnt expect a season filled
with loss. Yes, the team is still finding its way and,
yes, it will take time for everyone to get in synch,
but if these are the type of young women who are
willing to work through adversity, then there is no
doubt that they will find a rhythm once the season
starts. They have the time and the coaching staff
has the patience to let these athletes grow at their

Avery Lacroix reaches for the Pythons ball to stop a drive.

own pace. In fact, its part of the fun of being a

fan to watch these kids grow into adults and cheer
for them, underdogs or not.
Its a marathon not a sprint, said CHS Coach
Robert Allan. We cant win the season all in
one day. It will take time for the players to get
acclimated and learn their responsibilities within
the program. Think of a team as a giant puzzle
and that it will take some time to see which pieces
fit where. Then we can be a really successful
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Hudson Heat Wins
Big in James Hood
Tournament

Hudson Sixth Grade Boys Start Strong

submitted by Lee Mullett

The Hudson sixth grade boys
basketball team had a strong
opening to their season in the
Tewksbury James Hood Tournament.
This was the first tournament for
the team with a solid roster of
nine returning players and two
newcomers in Stephen Johnson and
Andrew Porter.
In the first game against
Tewksbury White, the boys proved
the off season didnt affect them
much and beat the home team with
ease. Chelmsford was up next, but
they fell as the second victim if the
mighty team path. On Saturday
morning, the boys took on Lowell
Catholic and once again, proved
they are a force to be reckoned with
on the court.

These three wins put them right

into the championship game
on Sunday evening taking on a
hometown favorite Tewksbury
Red. The game was a battle.
Hudson started off strong.
However, the Tewksbury team
battled back strong to tie the game
and send it into overtime. The
boys fought a strong battle. The
two teams played hard and the
game went into triple overtime.
However, the tough Tewksbury
team pulled out the win in the
end.
This Hudson team has many
trophies in their future for the
2015-2016 basketball season.
Congratulations for making it to
the championship game to start
off this great season.

Courtesy photo

Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Front row: Jared Graham, Eric Allard, Jake Dufour, Richie Thibeault,
Calvin Durham. Second row: Colby Carlile, Owen Hartson,
Ben Mullett, Andrew Porter, Brendan Graham, and Stephen Johnson.

Courtesy photo

HMS Lady Colts Continue

Strong Play Early in Season

submitted by HMS Lady Colts

The HMS Lady Colts basketball team added more wins to its
season total this past week with victories over two tough Manchester
middle schools: Southside, 59-31, and Hillside, 45-17.
The girls also went 2-0 in the Nashua Catholic Middle School
Jamboree where the girls defeated a well-disciplined Nashua
Catholic team 26-19 as well as a ferocious Pelham team 30-28
which the Lady Colts won at the buzzer. The Middle School
Jamboree is a great tradition put on by Nashua Catholic where
teams are able to play other teams out of their division in a short

running clock game setting.

Coach Girginis said, Playing two of the top programs in Division
2 was great for our girls. Nashua Catholic is always well coached
and plays extremely hard. Pelham was last years D-2 undefeated
champions and are off to another hot start again this year. It was a
great experience for our girls to play two well-disciplined programs
this early in the season.
Overall the HMS Lady Colts are 4-0 on the young season and will
be on the road next week with tough games versus second place
Merrimack (4-1) on Monday, Dec. 14, and Salem (3-2) on Dec. 17.

submitted by Lee Mullett

Thanksgiving weekend proved to
be another strong showing by the
Hudson Heat basketball team. The
Hudson team played in the James
Hood Basketball Tournament in
Tewksbury, Mass.
Newcomer this year to the
Heat, Paul Manzi, returned to
his hometown to play against his
previous teammates. The Heats
first game against Timberlane went
smoothly with the boys winning by
30-plus points. Friday afternoon
ended with the team beating
Tewksbury in a much tougher game.
On Saturday, the boys remained
undefeated by winning a 20-plus
point game over Tyngsborough,
Mass., which put them in the
championship game on Sunday
against the home team of Tewksbury.
Once again, the Hudson Heat rose
to the occasion. It was a hard fought
battle, but the boys took home
Paul Manzi - Heat newcomer with
the big trophy to win the Hood
Tewksbury Championship Trophy
Tournament. Congratulations again
to the team for winning their third
Courtesy photos
tournament of the season.

Front row: Davonte McCoy-Sophos, Adam Scharn, Paul Manzi,

Nathan Day, Meshack Mugariri. Second row: Shamyr Roy, Jackson DeWitt,
Brett McKinley, Cam Jones, Sam Mullett, and Kyle Boucher.

Campbell Athletes Recognized

submitted by Coach Greg Gush
Campbell had several players recognized on the Division III All
Conference and All State teams. The All State and All Conference

players are all voted on and decided by the Division III coaches, so
those are the actual NHIAA awards.
Heres a synopsis:
Division III South All Conference Team
Adam Hayward, senior - Offensive Line
Conor Gannon, senior - Defensive End
Harrison Vedrani, junior - Tight End
Zach Moore, senior - Linebacker
Division III South All Conference Honorable Mention
Colin Dyer, senior - Cornerback
Dj Simoneau, junior - Quarterback
Nick Boucher, sophomore - Slot Receiver
Noah Repole, senior - Defensive Line

Ryan Yanuszewski, sophomore - Running Back

Division III All State First Team Offense
Harrison Vedrani, junior - Tight End
Division III All State Second Team Offense
Adam Hayward, senior - Offensive Line
Division III All State First Team Defense
Conor Gannon, senior - Defensive End
Zach Moore, senior - Linebacker
Division III All State Honorable Mention
Ethan Quigley, senior - Defensive Back
Michael Gray, senior - Wide Receiver
Tanner Tarr, senior - Slot Receiver

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