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April 18

Volume 27 Number 38 April 15, 2016 16 Pages

Data Will Lead the Way,

How Wide Spread
is the Contamination?

by Len Lathrop
and nothing more than background
Two hundred sixty-five residents
contamination has been found.
attended a second meeting that was
Freise talked in some detail about
held last Thursday, April 7, at the
PFOA being absorbed in plants foods
Campbell High School Auditorium.
that people eat. He mentioned corn as
Questions far outnumbered answers,
an example: the toxin can be found in
but the NH DES appears to be taking
the stacks and the husk on the plant,
every step they can to test water wells,
but has not been found in the kernels.
and adjust the testing area as more
In the root vegetables, once all the
results are returned from the testing
dirt is removed and the vegetable
facilities. They say that they will let the
is peeled, the inside is eatable; the
results of the well tests tell them where,
problem arises in green lefty vegetables
and in which direction, to go if they
like lettuce and spinach. While the
need to expand the area of concern.
growing season is just starting, the
On Thursday they announced the
hope is that the DES and EPA will have
addition of the following streets:
more informative data about transfer of
Courtland, Lance, Ronisa, and Robyn
FPOAs from the ground.
avenues; Jeff, Mike, and Sybil lanes;
On Tuesday, Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Ivy and Acorn ways; Oak and Garden
(D-NH) called the Environmental
drives and from 381-450 Charles
Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator,
Bancroft Highway to those within
Gina McCarthy, to discuss the
the one-mile
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
radius of the
Saint Gobain
manufacturing
plant.
The
distribution of
free cases of
bottled water
began Sunday,
and continued
Monday, at
the Litchfield
Transfer
Station and
Recycling
Center for 400
Litchfield and
Litchfield residents stand in line to get information from DES.
Merrimack
residents in
the affected area.
elevated levels of the chemical PFOA
While Saint-Gobain CEO,
detected in the wells of multiple New
Tom Kinisky, has stopped short of
Hampshire communities. During
acknowledging the firm is directly
their lengthy discussion, Administrator
responsible for polluting the roughly
McCarthy assured Sen. Shaheen that
400 wells surrounding the plant, he
the long-term health advisory standard
said investigations are under way to
for PFOA will be released soon, and
find the cause. In the meantime, he
will be an important step in a broader
has focused publicly on working with
initiative by federal agencies to study
the DES to find answers, underscoring
the health implications of PFOA.
the companys No. 1 priority of
Communities in New Hampshire
relieving residents anxieties.
must be able to trust their water
The best place to ask your question
supply, said Shaheen. Today, I
is at www.des.nh.gov/organization/
had a productive conversation with
commissioner/pfoa.htm, or by
Administrator McCarthy and received
contacting James Martin at the State
assurances that she was marshalling
Department of Environmental Services
federal resources to provide these
at 271-3710 or james.martin@des.
communities with timely and
nh.gov.
thoroughly researched information. I
While there are questions in this
will continue to work closely with
weeks Thumbs column, several
federal agencies to ensure that they are
were brought up in Thursdays meeting.
responding to this contamination with
The Assistant Commissioner, Clark
the urgency that it deserves.
Freise, answered that the water in
So much is unknown about the longthe Merrimack River is the supply for
term effects, and what remedial actions
the City of Lowell, Mass. drinking
will be needed to remove the PFOA
water and is continually monitored,
from the water and soil in Litchfield.

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Historical Societys Antique Organ Concert

Plays to Standing Room Audience

by Lynne Ober
to sing-along with him to Mozart,
For decades the historic
Straus and Handel. The hymn
Mason & Hamlin Parlor Organ
wasnt the only well-known
was used at the Hudson
piece and several times audience
Baptist Church, but in the
members sang along with the
1960s it was given to Mr.
music. Stevens said he loved it
Leighton Drown who restored
when the audience would belt out
the exterior finish. This pump
a good tune and sing along with
organ was donated to the
the music.
Hudson Historical Society
The audience ranged in ages
in 2007 by Mrs. Drown and
from very young to elderly and
the society invested several
everyone had a great time.
thousand dollars in having
Abigail, 8, brought her doll, Ella,
the interior restored by Bruce
and the two of them danced
Stevens.
together during the rag time pieces.
Sunday the Hudson
I liked the music, Abigail said.
Historical Society hosted an
One of the audience favorites
organ recital that showed
was a medley of Gershwin tunes,
the capabilities of the organ
which were seamlessly woven
to its fullest. Have you ever
together. The full- bodied sound
heard a toe-tapping Scott
of the organ got a full workout as
Joplin ragtime song vigorously
Stevens used the stops to change
played on an organ? The
the instrumentality as the melodies
standing room audience at
changed from one to another.
Hills House was treated to not
When he ended, he grinned, The
one, but two of these songs
organ was rebelling a bit at the end
plus a wide variety of music.
there.
Bruce Stevens, who is
Hudson Historical Society
the organist at Wells River
accepted donations toward the
Congregational Church,
cost of the organ restoration. If
prepared a wide selection of
you wish to make a donation, you
The 1960s restored organ.
music that was enjoyed by all.
can do so by mailing a check to
At the age of nine, Stevens
the Hudson Historical Society, P.O.
started studying piano and when he attended UNH to get a
Box 475, Hudson, NH 03051-0475. They still have a cabinet
degree in Agriculture Education so he could teach, he also
Mason & Hamlin organ that needs to be restored.
took harpsichord and organ classes.
The thorough restoration included replacing all the leather.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
The bellows were recovered, reeds carefully cleaned
and tuned; all the mechanisms were polished, adjusted
and brought back to factory condition. This was done by
1001 Keys & Co., of Wells River, Vt., which is owned and
operated by Stevens who has a lifelong love of organs.
The concert was held in the Great Room at Hills House
and the audience was close enough to the organ to watch
Stevens pump the air into the organ, work the stops as well
as play the keyboard. The dozen stops operate via a pushpull and allow the organ to emulate other instruments and
will play certain keys in response to the keys played by the
organist.
Stevens is an entertaining speaker with an engaging smile
who wanted his audience to love organs as much as he
does. He began by explaining how all the pieces function
and how he operates them. There are two pumps plus two
knee presses as well as the dozen stops and the keyboard.
When playing a piece with a fast tempo such as the rag time
pieces, Stevens gets a full workout just to keep the organ
functioning at the needed pace.
The music consisted of a well-known hymn, O Beautiful
for Spacious Skies, that Stevens encouraged the audience
Bruce Stevens playing the restored organ to the audience.

Ayotte Meets with Town Officials

Regarding Water Contamination

submitted by the Ofce of U.S.

Senator Kelly Ayotte
Following a meeting she convened
on Friday, April 8, with town
officials from Merrimack, Litchfield,
Bedford and Londonderry, as well
as representatives of Merrimack
Village District Water, U.S. Senator
Kelly Ayotte renewed her call for the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
to expedite the release of a new health
advisory standard for the chemical
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Ayotte
also met this week with leadership
from Saint-Gobain Performance
Plastics to urge the company to work
with state and local officials and other
stakeholders in New Hampshire to
address water contamination issues.

Im deeply concerned by recent

reports of water contamination in
several communities across New
Hampshire, and I appreciated the
opportunity to discuss this issue
with representatives from the
affected towns in the Merrimack
Valley today. I urge Saint-Gobain
to fully comply with the requests
of the New Hampshire Department
of Environmental Services and to
communicate with officials in the
affected towns about their progress,
said Ayotte. I will also continue to
push the EPA to swiftly release the
new health advisory standard for the
chemical perfluorooctanoic acid so
that New Hampshire residents can
better understand the potential risks

associated with exposure to this

chemical. New Hampshire residents
deserve to know whether their
water sources are safe- as quickly as
possible.
In March, Senator Ayotte wrote to
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
urging her to expedite the release
of a new health advisory standard
for the chemical perfluorooctanoic
acid (PFOA) following reports of
water contamination in several cities
and towns across New Hampshire.
Previously, the Haven well at Pease
International Tradeport was closed
after tests revealed high levels of
perfluorochemicals (PFCs). The letter
can be found at www.ayotte.senate.
gov/?p=press_release&id=2557.

Ham & Bean Supper Well Attended

LFA took a quick break from making and serving ham and beans for a group picture. From left to right: Chris Schofield, Captain Nicoll, Lieutenant Glancy,
Craig Cartier, Seth Miller, Larry Rumrill, Brian Kimball, Kelly Smith, Andy McLavey, Nick Perault, Warren Adams, Deputy Travis, Derek Earle, Jeff Newell.
Back in August, Doug Robinson reported that the Alvirne Cows could not
be happier due to the plans for a proposed concrete slab for their feed wagon
and a new shed that will provide them shade during the hot summer months.
Thanks to the Alvirne Trustees and the kindness of Continental Paving, this
past week the shed was built.

by Kaylee Murphy
It was Litchfield Firefighters Associations 36th annual Ham
and Bean Supper, held April 9 in Litchfield at Campbell High
School. Typically about 250 to 300 people come every year.
They held a 50/50 and they had a raffle for four Monarchs
tickets and mini-golf and laser tag passes to Mels Funway
Park.

LFA President Chris Schofield said that more events are to

come this year. On May 31 at Texas Roadhouse 10 percent
of your food bill will be donated to the LFA. In July they will
also be holding a softball tournament (TBD). Make sure you
check out their Facebook page for more information and all
their upcoming events.

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Pay It Forward

Meet Some of the Trainers

by Len Lathrop
The single, largest day education for handsonly CPR and AED is next Thursday, April 21,
for all the teachers, staff and students at Alvirne
High School. The tutelage will be presented by
many different trained volunteers; the Health
Education 2 students pictured will join trained
firefighters and police instructors and nurses
from the district schools and many others who in concert will use
hands-on training dummies with a short video on proper technique
for both CPR and AED usage to everyone.
The QR code and YouTube address is a message from Principal
Beals and two Alvirne students inviting people outside the Alvirne
family to come to be trained and how important this training is:
https://youtu.be/CZJYLE8LesQ.
The public is invited to join the Alvirne students and staff in the
training event. The public training times are from 9:15 to 11 a.m. or
from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Folks coming to Alvirne for the training should
park in the visitors area and enter through the Steckevicz gyms main
entrance.

Litchfields Jacob Mercier was named Mens Track and Field Weekly
Award Winner at the New England Womens and Mens Athletic
Conference for the week ending April 3. Mercier is a student at
Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute sophomore Brittney Lambert has
been named the NEWMAC Womens Field Athlete of the Week.
Lambert captured the high jump with a clearance of 5-2.25 (1.58m)
to help WPI secure the Amherst Spring Fling crown on Saturday as the
sophomore improved two inches over her fourth-place performance
last week at Coast Guard. Her height was No. 41 in Division III as of
Sunday afternoon. It was Lamberts first win of the season, and third of
her career, while it is her second conference weekly award in as many
years.
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of Service Dog

Staff Photo by Len Lathrop

Accolades

Left to right, front: Danielle Ross, Noelle Dignan, Sierra Bergeron, Jessica Baker.
Second row: Peri Clark, Alicia Truitt, Jessica DiCicco, Hannah Olech,
Ashley Wilcox, Talia Hardy, Back row: Katie Lipsky, Shannon Irwin,
Katherine Ferraro, Maxwell Hastings, Elizabeth Katsohis, Brenden Lavalley,
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Experience the Pure Joy of

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submitted by Deedee LaTulippe, Hudson Lions Club

On behalf of the Hudson Lions Club, Vice-President Valencia Wilson
presents a check for $2,500 to Eric Lambert toward the purchase of a
service dog for his 9-year old son, Carter, pictured on the left.
Carter was 8-years old when diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in
August of 2014. His dad, who is on the Hudson Fire Department, did
some research and touched base with Diabetic Alert Dogs of America.
He started a campaign a year ago and received donations through the
web page and fundraisers.
With the donation from the Hudson Lions Club, the dog, named
Winter, arrived on March 18. The dog is able to monitor Carters
sugar levels, especially at night. It also enables Carter to be with
someone other than his parents in regards to his care for diabetes.

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Gagnon and Nick Napoli then channeled Gilmour and Waters
It might have been cold and there may have been snow on the
with a fantastic three-song Pink Floyd medley. The duo of Patrick
ground, but it was spring and time for the Campbell Key Clubs
Rochford and Quinn OConnell gave a haunting Radiohead
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The music continued
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and Ariel Flaiser, key
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She then finished with
with Paul Sico on
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did not look like a firsta great way to start as
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he showed his mastery
artist Halsey was then
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interpreted by Briana
It included a heartfelt
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rendition of the Rolling
a solid performance and
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then followed that with
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and ended with a
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Remember Hudson When ...

Location of First Meeting House

submitted by Ruth Parker

Continuing with the markers of our historic past, this week we
visit the Musquash area and the site of the First Meeting House.
Shown here is the second of two markers placed by the town BiCentennial Committee following the 1933 celebration. It was
placed near the No. 1 schoolhouse, still standing in 1933, which
was also the general location of the first meetinghouse for the town
of Nottingham, Mass. Today the marker faces Musquash Road and is
easily visible as you enter the Musquash Conservation Area. When
you are in the area and look closely behind the marker you will find
remnants of the foundation stones of the No. 1 school. The 1933
committee searched the area for a suitable boulder and located one
in an old wall on the north side of the schoolhouse. The marker
on granite boulder with a bronze tablet was placed in June 1934.
The bronze has since been removed by vandals and the inscription
placed directly into the granite.
Nottingham, Mass., was granted a charter separating it
from Dunstable in 1733. The town was required to establish
a meetinghouse and establish a minister within three years.
Settlements within the town of Nottingham were primarily along the
river, but they extended for the full length of the town to Litchfield
on the north and including much of Tyngsborough at the south.
Imagine the difficulty the early town had in agreeing upon a center
of town and location of the meeting house! Finally, on May 27,

submitted by Debbie Dunn

The GFWC-Hudson Junior Womans Club will
hold its annual Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 16.
The Hudson Animal Hospital will be at the Animal
Control Facility, 6 Constitution Dr. in Hudson from
9 a.m. until 12 p.m., to innoculate dogs and cats
against rabies.
Any dog or cat owner in the Nashua/Hudson or
Lowell, Mass. area whose pet is in need of a rabies
vaccination is invited to attend. Remember that
puppies must be at least six months old before they
can be innoculated. Previously vaccinated pets may
receive a three-year shot if their owners can show
written, dated proof of an earlier vaccination (such
as last years certificate or a dated card from the vet).
Rabies collar tags are not dated; therefore, they are
not acceptable as proof of the earlier vaccination.
A responsible adult must accompany every
animal treated, and pets must be kept on a leash.
For those owners residing in Hudson, someone
from the Town Clerks office will be present to sell
dog licenses. All dogs owned by Hudson residents
must be licensed by May 1. A rabies vaccination
certificate is required for licensing.
A $15 fee will be charged for each pet
innoculated at the clinic. The proceeds from
this event will help to fund the Alvirne Vet Tech
scholarship fund and other future projects planned
by the Hudson Junior Womans Club to benefit the
town and its citizens.

Hudson Students Among Fire and Life

Safety Poster Contest Winners
submitted by Joe Triolo, Hudson Fire Department
The Department of Safety, Office of the State Fire
Marshal, and the NH Fire Prevention Society believe
that Fire Prevention and Life Safety should be a
part of daily life throughout the year in every New
Hampshire household. To help achieve this goal,
Mary MacCaffrie, Public Education Administrator,
Office of the State Fire Marshal and Sheryl Nielsen,
Public Education Specialist, organized a statewide
third grade fire and life safety poster contest. The
winning posters will be the graphics for the fourth
Annual Fire and Life Safety School Year Calendar,
2016-2017.
Four hundred twenty-five posters were submitted
from schools and towns throughout the state.
On April 6 we recognized the poster contest
winners with a ceremony, a certificate, a specially
designed plaque, and a childrens book. A pizza
party, donated by Papa Ginos, immediately followed
the ceremony. Sparky greeted the students and
families as they arrived.
Special guests who attended and made a few
remarks to the audience: Senator Molly Kelly
received recognition for her legislative work
on school inspections, Department of Safety
Commissioner John Barthelmes, Department of
Education - Amy C. Clark, and Office of the State Fire
Marshal - Marshal J. William Degnan.
Among the third grade poster contest winners were three students from
Hills Garrison School:

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Time to get Your

Pets Vaccinated

1734, it was voted to build the house on this site and to raise it by
June 5! With a schedule like this, I believe the menfolk of the town
were working on the side frames of the house before this site was
selected. About one year later they voted to add a pulpit and seats
to the meeting house. Four different sites were considered before
this final selection was made.
Nathaniel Merrill, the first settled minister, was ordained here as
a congregational minister in November 1737. His farm was located
on the Back Road (now Musquash) a quarter mile north of this site.
He remained here until his passing in 1796. Strictly speaking, Rev.
Merrill was not settled within three years, but the early residents
did not neglect their responsibility. Money was allocated to hire
preachers from time to time for short periods until Rev. Merrill was
settled in 1737.
Once established, little appears in the town records about the
meetinghouse until the settling of the province line in May 1741 and
the subsequent incorporation of New Hampshire towns, especially
Nottingham West. These boundary changes completely upset any
agreements and calculations for a meeting house in the center of
town. The town center had just shifted north to about the location of
Blodgett Cemetery. Photo from the Historical Society collection.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Rediscover Your Library

April 10-17 is National Library Week. New Hampshire hosts 232
public libraries - virtually one in every community in the state offering a
multitude of lifelong learning opportunities for all.
if you havent visited a library in a while you are in for a treat. todays
libraries offer so much more than books and a quiet place to study. We
offer activities for babies through adults, from story-times, crafts and early
literacy programs for children, gaming for teens, and lectures, films and
concerts for adults. We provide access to computers and public Wi-Fi. We
have e-readers you can borrow and e-books you can download. We offer
museum passes (a great deal for families!), the latest DvDs, audiobooks
on cD, specialty cake pans, a telescope and a few other things. We offer
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The Fox was running so fast last week that two typos got by him.
In the story about the Aramark contract not being renewed, the total
contract has a value of $444,700, not $44,700 as was printed. The
savings for the school district is $66,772. The other front page story
about the water issues in Litchfield, the headline should have read
Responsibility.
While the Fox has his eye on the Exit Interview policy situation in
front of the Hudson Selectmen as promised, it was part of old business
at their Tuesday, April 12, meeting. It was adopted with some typos;
maybe we should not call them typos, lets use the term Selectman
McGraths wordsmithing changes. It seems that two recent retirees,
both fire captains, will be meeting with the board at the next board
meeting scheduled for the 26th.
The single largest contract that Hudson has is for Solid Waste
Removal. This includes recycling. Kevin Burns, the Hudson Road
Agent, brought the new contract before the selectmen Tuesday night
and with two claws up from the Fox, the cost per year will remain
about the same until FY 2022. That will be 15 years that the cost has
remained about the same. Watch next week for how this all works
in the ever-changing world of solid waste and recycling, and did you
know the oil prices play into the recycling equation?
A thumbs submitter asked the Fox about the renovations for the
Leonard Smith Fire Station that were approved to start as of this fiscal
year July 1, 2015. Watch for a Fox follow up.
To questions just from watching the town whirl during the Tuesday
night meeting. Selectman Coutu took great honors in nominating
Selectman McGrath as the selectman voting member to the Planning
Board for the duration of her term as Selectman; almost like a
Supreme Court Judge, but not for a lifetime, joking only for two
years, though it might seem that way. Is Selectman McGrath now on
Planning and Zoning and the Conservation committee? And by the
way, Granite State Salvage on Dracut Road got his permit renewed.
Two meetings ago his plot plan was questioned, hinting the business
was out of compliance and the motion was tabled. This meeting
he was part of the consent agenda and it has approved, but with no
comment about the smudge mark placed on the company two weeks
ago.
Finally, was it mentioned that an Ice Cream stand wants to open
in the little stand on Central Street next to the brook? The business
owner is getting a no answer from the town, from his last comments
to the Fox. Keeping both ears up and eyes open on this one.

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Project Sparkle is Seeking Donations

project Sparkle for caties closet is in need of beautiful new-and-gently
used prom and semiformal dresses in any size, along with jewelry and
accessories. The donations will be gifted to any girl in need that is attending
the Alvirne prom, Unified Buddy Ball, as well as surrounding towns
proms. The dresses are totally free to the girls with one stipulation - they are
encouraged to pay it forward and do a good deed for someone else.
The project Sparkle mission is to help promote a positive body image and

All About

ME
Now that the spring sports season
is upon us and summer is soon to
come, lets talk about soccer moms
and football dads. I would talk about
baseball, but I hate it, so Im not going
to. Its Americas most boring sport.
Its ok because this wisdom that Im
about to impart can be used in all
sports and really all activities involving
your children. Im talking about the
elementary and middle school level.
High school is a different ball game
and shall be saved for a later date. I
know that high school football is in
the fall, but Im pretty sure there are
youth summer programs in Hudson and
surrounding towns for children who are
interested in football.
I hate to break it to you, but your
kid probably isnt going to become a
professional athlete. I know this may
come as a shock to some parents, but
they arent going to the Olympics and
they will not be on a cereal box. It
doesnt matter how much money you
have blown on various equipment. Im
sorry if I crushed you and your childs
dream, but get over it and find a more
realistic one. Maybe playing at the
varsity level in high school and then a
club sport at a mediocre college is the
best that its ever going to get. Lets
just remember your child is in middle
school, so you dont need to start
mapping out their future for awhile.
Stop living vicariously through your
children. Your glory days are done and
over. All your dreams are dead. Stop
forcing your past on your children.
These parents are typically always the
yellers. When parents yell excessively
and obnoxiously at their children during

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Crazy Sports Parents

and Not Everybody
Deserves a Trophy
elementary school and middle
school sports games, it gives me a
headache. If youre going to insist
on yelling, at least bring a bottle
of ibuprofen or some liquor as a
courtesy for all the other poor parents
who have to listen to you. However, if
Im really bored, Ill start instigating so
the yellers erupt and make a complete
fool out of themselves. Im sorry, but,
no, I really dont have anything better
to do at my younger siblings sports
game. Youre the parent, not me. Calm
yourself.
The worst thing a parent can ever
do to their child is become their
coach. Ive seen it have devastating
and detrimental effects on their childs
happiness time and time again. Come
to think about it, Ive never seen a happy
relationship between a child and their
parent coach. I understand when its
either a parent as a coach or no coach
at all. But why would you do this to
your child? Because I have taken all of
three psych classes in college including
sports psych, I dont consider myself an
expert in any way. However, from what
Ive seen when a parent coaches a child,
a parent is becoming way too involved
in their kids life. Do you really have
nothing better to do? You dont have
to go golf or read the newspaper? No
one wants you there. The other parents
dont want you there because theyre
afraid youre going to favor your child
over their kids. Your child doesnt want
you there because its uncool to have
your parent as the coach. Your spouse
doesnt want you there because its
going to bring conflict home. If your
child had a bad practice it doesnt stay
on the field, its brought home.
Now to discuss my biggest pet peeve,
which is participation ribbons. They
are the reason why this country is being
surpassed by China, Japan and tons of

other countries. There are winners and

losers in life. Winners get trophies and
losers get nothing. I do not apologize
for putting it painfully blunt. I find that
people get confused unless I phrase
whatever it is that Im saying as directly
as possible because people tend to hear
only what they want.
Winning and losing are both
valuable lessons. You worked hard,
you were better, so you won and you
got a trophy. Congrats. Sure the losers
learn a valuable lesson too. Work
harder. My point is if everybody wins
nobody learns how to lose or how to
win. Participation does not count for
anything, and when these poor children
grow up and learn in the real world
that not everyone gets ribbons they are
going to be upset. These children are
going to be devastated when applying
and getting rejections from colleges or
jobs. Rejection letters dont come with
ribbons. The letters dont say thank you
for being an active participant in your
life.
My point is that life is simple;
there is no need to make it complex.
Participation trophies take away from
the winners and give to the losers. This
approach does not make everyone a
winner, it makes everyone a loser. It
may spare their feelings now, but your
child is probably not going to have a
career as a professional athlete and
nobody cares about how you were a
child star athlete. Please stop living
vicariously through your children, and
if they get a participation ribbon when
they lose, take it away from them. Its
called tough love.
You wont get a participation
ribbon from me, but you will get
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Earth Day Party Planned for April 17

submitted by Ben Dibble
The Hudson Sustainability Committee
and Boy and Girl Scouts are joining again
this year to hold another Earth Day Party! It
will be held on the Nottingham West School
field.
Hey girls and boys! Its time again to
learn about recycling in a fun and exciting
way here in Hudson. There will be
door prizes/raffles, games and a bounce
house! The Hudson Scouts are helping the

Sustainability Committee by hosting some of

the great games for this party. For example,
the Boy Scouts from Troop 20 are giving you
a chance to launch an egg into very low
earth orbit, and to see if it survives the hard
landing on earth. Theyll have some oversized slingshots, bubble wrap, and you can
launch your egg!
Cub Scout Pack 21 is going to have a
demonstration on how to clean up an oil
spill. See the different methods we use
to do the cleanup,
and experiment to
get the best one!
Sam Cooper, from
Pack 21, says this
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The Girl Scouts from Troop 12075 are

helping our birds! Bring a paper tube, from
toilet paper or paper towels, and theyll help
you make a bird feeder. Troop 10586 will
help you make a cat grass plant. Bring a
2-liter bottle, and theyll supply the soil and
seeds. Your cat will love it!
Pack 20 will show you how to recycle
paper and make it good as new!
We would love for you to bring the
supplies you need for the games. Bring
what you can, heres the list: egg, bubble
wrap, 1-or-2-liter soda bottles, cardboard
roll from bathroom tissue or paper towel,
cup for cat grass, childrens book, paper, NiCads or CFL bulbs.
Do you find yourself filling your Blue
recycle tote before the pickup every two
weeks, and having to throw away recyclable
items like aluminum cans, glass or paper?
The Town of Hudson will be raffling a Blue
tote! You can get another one! (You dont
need to be present to win! Well deliver it if
needed. )
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Bring a 1-or-2-liter soda bottle, and make
Hudson, NH
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All donations will be shared with caties closet (catiescloset.org).
Now is a good time to do some spring-cleaning and donate that prom
gown, semi-formal, or bridesmaid dress that is taking up space in your
closet. please drop off your gently used dresses, and/or accessories, to
Alvirne High School, 200 Derry rd., Hudson, from April 15 through May
20, during school hours.
We are also looking for businesses that may be interested in donating
dresses or accessories, or simply being a drop off site. please feel free to
contact us at Alvirne High School, or see our flyer on the Alvirne High
School Bronco Nation Facebook page. Thank you for your continued
support.

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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Now Thursday: Hot Lunches available at 12
p.m., Community Church of Hudson,
9 Central St., Hudson. We are working
around repairs.
Now thru Saturday, April 30
April is National Poetry Month, and that means
the return of the Rodgers Memorial Librarys
Annual Poetry Contest for Hudson Residents
of all ages. Prizes will be awarded in five age
categories: 2nd grade and younger, grades 3-5,
grades 6-8, grades 9-12 and adults. People may
submit one poem in any format for the contest.
Deadline is April 30. Entrants must include
your name, grade (or adult) and phone number
on your entry. Paper entries may be mailed or
dropped off at the library, the Hudson Senior
Center or with school librarians or mailed to the
library, 194 Derry Rd., Hudson, NH 03051. Or
E-mail entries to askus@rodgerslibrary.org. There
will be a prize ceremony and poetry reading at
the library on May 9 at 3:30 p.m. Anyone who
submits a poem may read their entry as long
as the subject matter is appropriate for general
audiences. All prize winners will be invited to
attend.
Friday, April 15
Immunization, Blood Pressure Clinic
and HIV/Hep C Testing. The Division of
Public Health and Community Services
will be parking its Outreach Van in the
Rodgers Memorial Library parking lot from 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month.
Stop by for an immunization and blood pressure
clinic and STD/HIV testing. Vaccines will be
available for uninsured adults (shingles will be
available for both insured and uninsured adults).
Vaccines are available for all children regardless
of insurance status. Pneumonia, Hepatitis A,
Hepatitis B, Shingles, Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria),
and Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccines
are $10, Influenza vaccine is $15 for adults free
for children. If you have Medicare, be sure to
bring your card. For more information call the
Nashua Division of Public Health and Community
Services 589-4500.

5th

Friday, April 15
Hudson VFW, 15 Bockes Rd., will host a Meat
Raffle to benefit the Friends of Hudson Spirit at 7
p.m. All proceeds from the night will be used to
help Alvirne High School and Hudson Memorial
School cheerleaders to attend cheer camp this
summer.
Friday, April 15 & Saturday, April 16
Hudson Memorial School to present the
Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. both days. For ticket
information contact Sue Weis at 566-5832.
Saturday, April 16
A Rabies Clinic, presented by GFWC
Hudson Junior Womans Club and
Hudson Animal Hospital, will be held
from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hudson
Animal Control, 6 Constitution Dr. $15 per dog
or cat vaccination. Bring proof of prior rabies
vaccination to get a three year vaccine. Dogs
must be registered by May 1. Dog registration will
be available on site or at Town Hall. Proceeds
go toward scholarships for Alvirne High School
Vet-Tech Program. Contact Debbie Dunn at 5668117 for questions.

6th

American Legion Post 48, 1 Fulton St., Hudson,

will host a Meat Raffle at 2 p.m. The proceeds
from this event will benefit American Legion
Programs. This event is open to members and
guests. For more information call the Foxhole at
889-9777 after 11a.m.
Spaghetti Supper 5 to 8 p.m., at Litchfield
Community Church. Tickets $6 at the door.
Children under 6 are free.
Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17
The Humane Society for Greater Nashua will
host its annual Benefit Yard Sale in a warehouse
at 5 Hudson Park Dr. in Hudson. There is no
admission to enter and shop during the regular
hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 8
a.m. to 12 noon on Sunday. Saturday early bird
entry fee (7a.m.) is $20 p/p. The sale features an
incredible selection of household items, furniture,

electronics, crafts, holiday decor, DVDs, kids

toys and games, as well as a collectibles area
with antiques, brand new items, and costume/fine
jewelry. All proceeds will help the shelter provide
food, vaccines, and medical care for the 2,000plus animals the Humane Society serves every
year. For more information about the yard sale
call 889-2275, ext. 35 or e-mail noelle@hsfn.org.
Sunday, April 17
Calling All Cats and Dogs. The
Litchfield Historical Societys Annual
Rabies Clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. Fee: $10 per pet, Cash or Checks.
Held at Fur N Feathers 273 Derry Rd (Route 102),
Litchfield. Rabies Certificate needed to license
dogs. Town Clerk will be on site to register
Litchfield dogs. Other area residents welcome to
the Clinic for Rabies Vaccination.

7th

Hudson Sustainability Committee and Hudson

Scouts will hold an Earth Day Party at Nottingham
West Elementary School fields, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Fun for all ages.
Tuesdays, April 19
In Stitches Knitting/Needle Work
Group meets on the first, third, and
fifth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. at the Aaron Cutler Library. To
stitch, swap patterns and socialize. All levels
from beginner to advanced are welcome. Even
if you have never picked up a needle, our group
members will help you get started! Feel free to
call the circulation desk with questions at 4244044.

9th

Wednesday, April 20
Mug and Muffin, 10 a.m., at Litchfield
Community Church. Free. New! A
time for conversation, to reminisce,
share stories from your life and the world
you have lived in, also Chair Exercises, Memory
improvement, Stress management.

0th

The Litchfield Senior Citizens Group meeting

will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Community
Church on Charles Bancroft Highway. The group
will be entertained by Ramblin Richard Kruppa
who will present Songs of Springtime. All senior
citizens are invited.
Tween Game Night meets every third
Wednesday night of the month for tweens in grade
6-8 to come and enjoy a variety of board games
lead by Litchfield resident Nick Ozmore. This
program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aaron Cutter
Library and is free and open to the public. Feel
free to call the circulation desk with questions at
424-4044.
Thursday, April 21
Alvirne High School teachers, staff and
students will be trained in hands-only CPR
and the proper use of an AED. Hudson
Fire and Police, along with Hudson school
nurses and other trained community partners, will
teach members of the high school community
how to perform these important skills. The public
is invited to join the Alvirne students and staff
in the training event. The public training times
are from 9:15 to 11 a.m. or from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Park in the visitors area and enter through the
Steckevicz gyms main entrance.

21st

A Used Book Sale to benefit the Hudson library

will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hills Library
building, 16 Library Street in Hudson.
Saturday, April 23
The 2016 Household Hazardous Waste
rd
season begins just in time to help you
empty out your basement, garage, and
shed. The first collection of 2016 will be
held today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nashua
Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., Nashua.
Visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw for the remainder
of the 2016 collection schedule. Residents of
Hudson and Litchfield are welcome to attend.
There is a $10 user fee per vehicle, which covers
up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of waste. Residents
who bring more than this amount will be charged
accordingly to help offset the additional costs.
For a complete list of accepted items, visit www.
nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

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Volunteers Needed! Hudson Town Wide

Roadside Cleanup sponsored by the Hudson
Sustainability Committee from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m., at Burns Hill Fire Station. Meet with other
Hudson volunteers to collect roadside litter along
the roads adjacent to the fire station. Remember
to bring gloves and wear bright or reflective
clothing. We are also encouraging residents to
clean up their streets. Blue Bags for Recyclables
will be available for you to use when you get
together with your neighbors and family to pick
up roadside litter on your street or neighborhood.
Questions? Contact the committee at
HudsonSustainability@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 30
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791 will
host a Veterans Appreciation Day, 12
to 4 p.m., at the Hudson Fish & Game
Club, 51 Pine Rd. Free to all southern NH
veterans and their families who have served in
any branch of the military and been discharged
at any level other than dishonorable. The event
will feature hamburgers, hot dogs and other picnic
style foods, indoor/outdoor activities for children/
adults, a bounce house and coloring activities for
children, horseshoes, fishing in the pond for all
ages (bring your own poles and tackle, first 25
may keep fish for free otherwise $4 each or catch
and release), and range time. Rimfire rifles will
be provided for use at the range for the first 100
veterans/family members not otherwise prohibited
from possessing a firearm. A range officer will be
assigned to each person shooting to assist them.
Representatives from the VFW and American
Legion will available to explain the benefits of
membership and answer questions regarding
veterans benefits (bring copy of discharge, Form
DD-214). Contact Post Commander Mike Dustin
at cdr5791@nh.vfwwebmail.com with questions.

0th

Semi Annual Psychic Fair, sponsored by the

Hudson Lions Club will be held from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Hudson Community Center, 12
Lions Ave. in Hudson. Several psychics, with a
variety of skills and talents will be in attendance.
Readings are individual and are 15-20 minutes
long. Arrive early to set your appointment time(s).
In addition to the psychics, numerous vendors will
be on site so plan on getting your Mothers Day
shopping started early; there will be something
for everyone! Finally, satisfy your appetite with a
light lunch at our snack bar. All proceeds benefit
the Hudson Lions Clubs community projects and
charities. For more info call Jeri at 883-8565 or
320-3614 or e-mail Lionjeri@comcast.net.

Friday, May 6
Hudson Memorial Post 5791, 15
Bockes Rd., will be hosting its annual
Loyalty Day/Scholastic Awards Ceremony
at 7 p.m. with social time beginning at
6:30 p.m. Public Law 85-529 states: That the
1st of May of each year is hereby designated as
Loyalty Day and is to be set aside as a special day
for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States
of America and for the recognition of the heritage
of American freedom ... and inviting the people of
the United States to observe such day, in schools
and other suitable places, with appropriate
ceremonies. We will be honoring educators,
students, public safety and town servants and
other citizens for their service and dedication to
Hudson, Litchfield and Londonderry on this day.
For more information contact the post canteen at
598-4594, Monday through Friday, from 12 to 8
p.m. or Rob Everett, Chairman, at 229-7319 or
rje7@hotmail.com.

6th

The Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson hosts

free film series. Fourth Saturdays is the Free
Family Film Festival, see family-friendly films.
Today see the animated film about the friendship
between a cave boy and a dinosaur. See films on
our big screen, snacks will be served. Call the
library film line at 816-4535 or check our events
calendar rmlnh.org/events for details.
Sunday, April 24
Hudson-Litchfield Rotary Club will
hold its first annual Spring Forward Run,
a 5K/10K Trail Run. Starts at 10 a.m. $25
for 5K race; $30 for 10K race. Register at:
http://portal.clubrunner.ca/2931.

4th

Wednesday, April 27
Help us celebrate National Poetry
th
Month in April. Join us at the Aaron
Cutler Memorial Library at 7 p.m. for
an evening of poetry appreciation and
readings. Local Litchfield resident Paul Bellerive
will be our guest author for the evening as
he presents a sampling of some of his works.
Paul has been writing and teaching writing at
the college level for more than 30 years. His
fiction and poetry have appeared in numerous
anthologies, magazines, reviews, and journals.
Members of the community are can bring their
own poetry to read in a very informal group
setting or they can create their own black
out poetry. Call the circulation desk with any
questions at 424-4044.

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Saturday, May 7
Everyone is invited to join in on the
th
fun at Alvirne Open Farm Day. From
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., come see our farm in
action - take a tour of the dairy, watch our
forestry students show off their skills, smell the
flowers at the Blooming Broncos Greenhouse and
Flower Shop, and learn about our fuzzy friends at
the Agri-Kennel. Make and take projects for the
kids, wool spinning demonstrations and connect
with local farms. You can even experience an old
fashioned draft horse plow and take a picture with
our beautiful new horse!

Saturday, May 7
Fields and Fun Comedy Night Silent Auction.
Come join the Hudson Kiwanis Club and the
Hudson Girls Softball League in a fun evening
of entertainment, food and laughs in support
of the renovation of Hudsons Kiwanis Field, a
three year major renovation project to update this
field into a Showcase Field for recreation and
tournament use! This event, which will be held at
the Hudson VFW, 15 Bockes Rd., from 6:30 to 11
p.m., includes a DJ, dinner, games and comedy
presented by nationally recognized comics from
the Boston area, including Alana Susko, Drew
Dunn and Joey Carroll as well as dozens of silent
auction items at all price ranges something for
everybody! Tickets are $25, or tables of 8 at $160.
Contact Mimi Guessferd at 321-0926 for tickets.
Come help us make this field renovation a reality!

Thursday, April 28
The Unraveled Knitting & Stitching
Group meets every second and fourth
Thursday night of the month from 6
to 8 p.m. to stitch, swap patterns, and
socialize. All levels from beginner to advanced
are welcome. Even if you have never picked up
a needle, our group members will help you get
started! Feel free to call the circulation desk with
questions at 424-4044.

8th

Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30

The Hannah Dustin Quilters Guild
Quilt Show chairpersons Nancy Bell and
Carol Durand are completing preparations
for the Guilds 2016 show. It is to be
held at the Hudson Community Center, 12 Lions
Ave., Hudson, 12 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.
t o 4 p.m. on Saturday. Over 145 quilts will
be on display. A Challenge Theme, Musical
Compositions, should result in one and three
dimensional creative fabric works of art if previous
years are any indication. A members Boutique
will allow for the purchase of skillfully crafted
items. The HDQG 2016 Raffle Quilt and multiple
Raffle Baskets will be drawn at the show. Area
quilt shops will be venders. Finally, a refreshment
corner, thought to have the best quilt show food
will complete a visit to the show. You can find
more information at the Hannah Dustin Quilters
Guild website.

9th

Wednesday, May 18
The Litchfield Senior Citizen Group
will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the
Community Church on Charles Bancroft
Highway. The group will be entertained by
Jose Lezcano who will present a program of guitar
music from Latin America. All senior citizens are
invited to attend.

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin

(never known to fail)

O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of

Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin,
assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me
here you are my mother. O Holy, Mary Mother of God, Queen of
Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my
heart to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none
that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray
for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this
cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days
and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

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Obituaries

Its all about...

Litchfield

Everylifetimehasastory

with Rich Lascelles

The Litchfield Drive-in Theater

Known far and wide but nobody from Litchfield ever went there!
For about 20 years from the 60s to
the 80s, there was a thriving business in
Litchfield that was known far and wide.
Yes, the Litchfield Drive-in was known for
the best (or worst, depending on your point
of view) pornographic movies from the
Combat Zone in Boston to St. Catherine
Street in Montreal. In the Debbie Does
Dallas series the drive-in showed Debbie
Does the Whole State of Texas plus
Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Ironically, the drive-in was smack dab
in the middle of a residential area right on
Talent Road, which out-of-towners thought
was very descriptive of the acting. It was
actually named for an old Litchfield Family.
Through the years, the neighbors and the
owner, a Mrs. Theresa DuFault, had their
share of battles having to do with traffic,
trash, and the visibility of the screen. There
was a very tall, 30-or-40-foot fence around
the facility, but neighborhood kids did their
best to sneak a peek by finding holes in
the fence or by climbing trees to watch the
action. At least a couple of times, the town
fathers attempted to rein in the business
by passing ordinances to prohibit X rated
movies, etc. In 1972, the State Police raided
a performance, Mrs. DuFault was arrested and
the film was confiscated. I remember in a town
meeting in the early 80s someone suggested
(somewhat tongue in cheek) turning Talent
Road into a toll road. But in each case, charges
were thrown out or ordinances were declared
unlawful and the show went on. Mrs. DuFault
felt she provided a public service by providing a
form of marriage counseling.
One thing was certain, people from all over
New England, and beyond, regularly patronized
the drive-in. One neighbor remembers seeing
limousines from Connecticut and official
government cars from Massachusetts waiting in
line to get in. Cars would arrive hours before
the gate opened to ensure their spot. In some
cases, after all slots were filled, customers would
wait outside hoping someone would leave.
Litchfield Police Chief David Campbell regularly
took tickets at the gate and was usually joined
by another police officer to control security and
keep the kids out. On busy weekends, a police
officer was stationed on Route 3A to keep traffic
from backing up. For the most part, there were

Patrick L. Pat Powers,

67, of Hudson, died April
4, 2016, at Community
Hospice House in Merrimack
surrounded by his loving
family.
He was born in Hartford,
Conn., on Sept. 27, 1948,
to the late Llewellyn and
the late Anna (Upton)
Powers and was raised in
East Hartford. He attended East Hartford schools
and was a graduate of East Hartford High School.
He visited New Hampshire many times with his
beloved friends, Raymond and Germaine Beaulieu,
who introduced him, on a blind date, to his future
wife, Phyllis Briere.
Before disability forced his retirement, Pat was
employed at Fletcher Granite in Westford, Mass.,
for over 20 years and previously at Kollsman
Instrument in Merrimack for over 10 years.
Pat had many interests throughout his life. He
loved to travel and followed many NASCAR and
dirt track racing throughout the United States. He
was an avid collector of model trains and enjoyed
rail fanning. He was most satisfied working in
his yard. He hauled and built fieldstone walls,

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very few problems. Mrs. DuFault tried to be a

good citizen by allowing the police department
and the fire department to solicit for local
functions, which provided a windfall for them.
She even sponsored a Litchfield Little League
team; although the league didnt put Litchfield
Drive-in on the uniforms they simply said Mrs.
DuFault.
Mrs. DuFault died tragically when her house
burned in the early 80s. Her children tried
to keep the business going after her death but
the advent of VCRs took away the competitive
advantage of the drive-in. An attempt to survive
with more mainstream movies failed and the
era of the drive-in ended. Today the area is filled
with single family and duplex homes.
I did find one old-timer at the town hall who
admitted she went to the drive-in ... just once,
and she left early.
On a personal note, in 1979, your humble
correspondent was relocating from southern
Connecticut to New Hampshire. When telling
Connecticut friends of the move they asked
where in New Hampshire. I said a little town,
probably never heard of, Litchfield. A big grin
came on the face of the male friend and he
exclaimed, The Drive-in!

Patrick L. Pat Powers

outlined his gardens in granite paving blocks and
his favorite to plant were rhododendrons and
daylilies.
Pat is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis
(Briere) Powers; his much loved brother, Michael
Powers and his wife Anita of Coventry, Conn.;
his sister, Sharon Powers of Eastford, Conn.; his
two cherished nieces, Michele Swanson and her
husband Jeff of Enfield, Conn., and Jamie Briere of
Exeter; two nephews, David Powers and his wife
Michelle of Coventry, Conn., and William Briere
of Pelham who held special places in his heart;
his father-in-law, Robert Briere of Hudson, who
meant the world to him; brother-in-law, Michael
Briere and his wife Vanessa of Pelham; his beloved
cousin, Kevin McFarlane and his wife Anica of
Westminster, Colo.; and several godchildren. He
also leaves many friends he regarded as his family.
His Funeral Mass was celebrated on April 8 at St.
Patrick Church in Pelham; burial took place at the
Gibson Cemetery in Pelham.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make
contributions in his memory to Home Health &
Hospice, Attn: Development Dept., 7 Executive
Park Dr., Merrimack, NH 03054,
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.
com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F.
ODonnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.

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Edward Michael Leary

Everylifetimehasasto

Edward Michael Leary, 60,

of Manchester and formally
of Litchfield, died on April
10, 2016, at Massachusetts
General Hospital in Boston,
surrounded by his family.
Mr. Leary was born July
30, 1955, in Nashua, son of
the late Edmund Douglas and
Florence (Goffe) Leary. He
was the husband of Angela (Bolster) Leary.
Mr. Leary was formally employed by Tims Turf
and Learys Painting. He worked in construction
most of his life and helped build many homes
in Litchfield. He was a former member of the
Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department. He was a
member of the American Legion Post 79 and the
private club Mont Royal in Manchester where he
volunteered wherever needed.
Mr. Leary attended Litchfield Elementary School
and Alvirne High School. He was an athlete and
loved all sports, playing on area softball teams
winning many state and regional titles. He also
enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, and hunting.
He had attended the Litchfield Presbyterian
Church.
Mr. Leary was predeceased by a brother, D.
George Leary.
Survivors include his wife, Angela of Manchester;

three brothers and sisters-in-law, S. Timothy Leary

and Debbie Hogancamp, F. Robert Leary and
Deborah Leary, and R. Lewis Leary; five sisters
and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Gerard Parent,
Carolyn and Richard Lambert, Catherine and Paul
Lemire, Barbara and Michael Pettis all of Litchfield,
and Mary and Steven Heath of Salisbury, N.H.;
a sister-in-law, Sarah Rushton and her husband
Michael; niece, Sadie McCutcheon of North
Springfield, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews, and
cousins.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, April 17, from
1 to 4 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St.,
Nashua.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 18,
at 11 a.m., at the Litchfield Community Church
Presbyterian, 259 Charles Bancroft Highway,
Litchfield. Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend and may meet at the church.
Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery, Litchfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Edwards loving memory to the American Cancer
Society, Centralized Memorial Processing Center,
30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or to the
American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate,
P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.
An online guest-book is available at www.
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Appointments will be made from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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A small snack bar will be available for the hungry
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All proceeds from the Psychic
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In addition, we support Boy Scout
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Sunday, April 3: 12:19 a.m. Medical aid, Robinson Road. 1:43
a.m. Medical aid, Oban Drive. 3:18 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell
Road. 4:05 a.m. Medical aid, Windham Road. 9:52 a.m. Service
call, Rega Avenue. 11:38 a.m. Medical aid, Clement Road. 5:15
p.m. Service call, Westchester Court. 6:25 p.m. Medical aid,
Lowell Road. 10:45 p.m. Medical aid, Allyson Drive. 11:58 p.m.
Medical aid, East Hill Drive.
Monday, April 4: 5:00 a.m. Medical aid, Reid Lane (L). 8:05
a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Kimball Hill Road. 8:40 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 10:23 a.m. Box testing, Lowell
Road. 11:26 a.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 11:41 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Albuquerque Avenue (L). 11:45 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Wason Road. 1:02 p.m. Medical aid, Fox Run.
5:32 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Sagamore Bridge Road. 5:51
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 6:03 p.m. Medical
aid, Lund Street (L). 6:46 p.m. Medical aid, Executive Drive. 7:12
p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 8:05 p.m. Medical aid, School
Street. 10:03 p.m. Medical aid, Horse Shoe Drive (L).
Tuesday, April 5: 12:45 a.m. Medical aid, Lenny Lane. 7:52 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 8:08 a.m.

Alarm box detail, Willow Creek Drive. 10:06 a.m. Box alarm,
Derry Road. 11:10 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 11:15 a.m.
Box alarm, Derry Road. 2:33 p.m. Alarm box detail, Willow Creek
Drive. 8:10 p.m. Medical aid, Horse Shoe Drive (L). 10:34 p.m.
Medical aid, Roberts Road (L).
Wednesday, April 6: 7:49 a.m. Service call, Heritage Circle. 9:18
a.m. Medical aid, Lexington Court. 10:59 a.m. Medical aid, Glen
Drive. 11:29 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 5:14 p.m. Medical
aid, Central Street. 5:24 p.m. Medical aid, Sugar Hill Lane (L). 6:37
p.m. Medical aid, Heritage Circle. 8:43 p.m. Medical aid, Virginia
Drive.
Thursday, April 7: 1:46 a.m. Medical aid, Central Street. 9:55 a.m.
Medical aid, Ferry Street. 10:16 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road.
10:23 a.m. Fire call, Berkeley Drive. 10:29 a.m. Service call,
Central Street. 12:42 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 12:44 p.m.
Medical aid, Lowell Road. 1:29 p.m. Medical aid, Westchester
Court. 1:58 p.m. Alarm box detail, Lowell Road. 3:12 p.m. Alarm
box detail, Lowell Road. 6:02 p.m. Medical aid, Derry Road. 9:50
p.m. Medical aid, Sullivan Road. 10:00 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell
Road.

Friday, April 8: 1:42 a.m. Medical aid, Hurley Street. 8:42 a.m.
Medical aid, River Road. 8:51 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry
Street. 9:41 a.m. Medical aid, Musquash Road. 9:55 a.m. Medical
aid, Campbell Drive (L). 10:02 a.m. Service call, Sanders Road.
10:47 a.m. Medical aid, Old Stage Road (L). 1:22 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Derry Street. 1:29 p.m. Medical aid, Fox Run.
2:59 p.m. Medical aid, Roosevelt Avenue. 4:03 p.m. Service call,
Executive Drive. 6:08 p.m. Medical aid, Westchester Court. 8:27
p.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road. 9:43 a.m. Medical aid, Jacqueline
Street. 10:21 p.m. Service call, Summer Avenue. 10:31 p.m. Fire
call, Sullivan Road. 11:40 p.m. Medical aid, Reed Street.
Saturday, April 9: 2:49 a.m. Medical aid, Adelaide Street. 10:53
a.m. Fire call, Boyd Road. 11:19 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road.
12:19 a.m. Fire call, Robinson Road. 2:32 p.m. Fire call, Central
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Highway (L). 6:33 p.m. Service call, Jump Lane. 7:33 p.m.
Medical aid, Greeley Street. 9:49 p.m. Medical aid, Nathaniel
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Tips for Safer Renovations

Home renovation projects
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renovation project, as does
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no matter how big or small
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Before beginning a
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Asbestos: Many homes
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used in many applications,
such as in ceiling materials,
insulation, siding, and more.
Thats because asbestos is flame retardant and serves as an effective and
inexpensive insulator. However, asbestos fibers released into the air
during renovations can cause respiratory problems and even lead to lung
cancer. Asbestos needs to be removed under specific guidelines and
disposed of properly. Disposal typically requires hiring a professional
service.
Dust and dirt: Sanding, sawing, welding, and other home

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renovation tasks can cast

debris into the air. Ventilation
may be needed to maintain
clean, breathable air.
Ventilation can also shuttle
any harmful fumes generated
from construction materials
outside of the home. Doit-yourselfers should wear
masks and eye protection
to guard themselves against
debris.
Electrical lines: All
homes may not have been
built in adherence to modernday codes. Electric lines can
be discovered where they are
least expected. When doing
demolition or drilling/nailing
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to come across electrical
wires. Extra caution needs to
be taken, and an electrician
should be consulted if the wires need to be relocated.
Chemicals: Chemicals, such as sealants, cleaners, lubricants, and
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How to Stay Within Your

Home Improvement Budget
Home improvement projects range from small
scale undertakings that can be tackled in a single
weekend to large remodels that can take several
months to complete. While no two projects are
the same, every home improvement project
demands that homeowners dip into their pockets
and spend some money.
Much like the scale of projects varies greatly,
so, too, do the financial commitments required
of homeowners to make those projects a reality.
But no matter the size of the project, homeowners
can find ways to stretch their budgets without
sacrificing the quality of their
improvements.
* Do your homework.
Before you decide to make
changes to your home, its
best to first do some research
into any potential projects
youre considering. Many
homeowners have decided
to dive into a project before
they fully realize its scope
and cost, and going in blind
can bust a budget, turning
what might have seemed like
a relatively simple project
into a money pit.
Understanding just what a
project entails and how much
its likely to cost can give
homeowners an idea of what
they can afford and where
they might be able to stretch
their budgets. For example,
if you want to replace your
kitchen countertops but cant
afford engineered quartz countertops, you might
be able to find a less expensive alternative, such
as tile, that you like just as much. But its best to
research such alternatives before you decide to
replace your existing countertops. If you cant
find a less expensive alternative, you might want
to postpone the project until you can grow your
budget. But starting the project without first
grasping its true cost is a recipe for disaster, so do
your homework before you find your toolbox and
start working.
* Build unforeseen expenses into your budget.
Another way to stay within your budget is to
include budget-busting unforeseen expenses into
the budget from the get-go. Whether youre doing
the project yourself or paying a contractor, nearly
every home improvement project will present
some unforeseen, and costly, hurdles.

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Fall and winter can be
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furnace will be working
overtime. This results in two
things greater energy
consumption and higher
heating bills. In fact, costs
associated with heating and
cooling a home year-round
typically comprise two-thirds
of the average energy bill.
Try these easy DIY projects
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loss and expenses:
1. Replace worn weatherstripping around doors and
windows. Worn weatherstripping can create drafts
and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and
compromising your comfort. Replacing it takes
little time and is a low-cost, high-impact solution.
2. Top up or replace old insulation in your
attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source
of energy loss. Also, over time, some types of
insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat
to escape through gaps. Experts recommend
topping up or replacing attic insulation with a
dimensionally stable batt insulation like Roxul
Comfortbatt. Aim for an R-value of at least R-50 or
a depth of roughly 16 inches.
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Uninsulated basement headers are common,
especially in older homes. They can act as a
gateway for heated air to escape. Fixing the

For example, you might find mold inside the walls

when youre converting a basement, and it can
cost a pretty penny to make that mold go away.
If you go into the project expecting such hurdles,
then the financial sting of addressing them wont
prove too great a burden. But if the mold catches
you and your budget completely off guard, you
might be forced to overextend that budget or
make sacrifices elsewhere in order to complete
the project. Build some contingency money,
including permit and permit fees, into your home
improvement project to safeguard against such
unforeseen issues.
* Get to work. If youre
hiring a contractor, speak
to him or her before signing
a contract to see if there is
anywhere you can pitch in
to keep the labor costs low.
You might be able to pitch
in during the demolition
phase, saving the cost of
paying your contractors
workers to tear down walls
or remove debris you
can just as easily remove
yourself. Another way to
pitch in is to do the end-ofday cleanup yourself. Any
role you play with regard
to labor will likely need
to be negotiated upfront,
but you can save yourself
a substantial amount of
money on labor if youre
willing to get your hands
dirty.
* Determine if piecemeal is the most affordable
option. Sometimes it makes sense to tackle one
project at a time, while other times you might
want to combine projects to save on the cost of
materials. For instance, if your ultimate goal is
to install wood flooring throughout your home,
determine if it makes more financial sense to
install the flooring all at once rather than doing
one or two rooms at a time. You might save by
buying all of your materials at once rather than
buying a small amount of materials several times
over the next several years.
Home improvement projects often go a long
way toward making a home more enjoyable for its
owners and inhabitants. And while such projects
can be costly, homeowners who stay disciplined
can still get their dream homes without busting
their budgets.

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submitted by Hudson Police Department

On March 25, the Litchfield Baseball Association
president, Kurt Schaefer, received a donation for
the Litchfield baseball program. The Hudson Police
Department and its members (Hudson Police Employee
Association) donated a check to Schaefer and the
children of Litchfield.
On April 1, Schaefer received a second donation; this
time it was from the Litchfield Police Department and
its members (Litchfield Police Association.) The money
provided by both police departments will be put to
good use, as new baseball helmets will be purchased
from the donations.
Ofc. George Ivas, president of the LPA, stated, our
members are delighted to assist with the purchase of
new baseball helmets for the youth of this town.
MPO Roger Lamarche, an executive board member
of the HPEA stated, The HPEA takes great pride
and pleasure being able to give back to our local
communities; either through volunteering or donations
such as this.
Schaefer stated, on behalf of the LBA, we express
our gratitude to both police departments for helping to
keep our children safe.

Grenade Found in Hudson

Goodwill Donation Box
submitted by Hudson Police Department
On April 11, at about 8:56 p.m., the Hudson Police and Hudson Fire
Departments responded to Goodwill, Wason Rd. in Hudson, for a possible
explosive device located there. It was about closing time and only employees were
left on scene. The store was evacuated.
Upon initial investigation, it was determined an employee located what appeared
to be a grenade in a box of goods donated to the store. The Nashua Bomb Squad
responded at the request of the Hudson Police Department. The Nashua Bomb
Squad was able to remove a hollowed-out grenade. There were no explosives
within the object. Employees were allowed back into the store.
At this time, the Hudson Police Department has not identified who donated the
box of goods. The incident is under investigation.

Litchfield Police Log

MPO and HPEA board member Roger Lamarche

handing over a donation to Kurt Schaefer

Thank You to Triangle Credit Union for

Hosting April PM Networking Event
submitted by
Greater Hudson Credit Union
Triangle Credit Union, Indian Head
Plaza, 30 Temple St. in Nashua, hosted
the Greater Hudson Chamber of
Commerces PM Networking event on
Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30!
Triangle Credit Union celebrated its
76th Anniversary in 2015! Part of the
celebratory year included expanding
their presence in Nashua to 30 Temple
St., and winning Best Credit Union
honors in Nashua and Souhegan
Valley (runner up in Manchester). As a
full service institution, Triangle focuses
Rita McCabe of Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt with Sandy and Ralph Russo of Area News Group,
on low competitive loan rates, safety
John Ziemba of Triangle Credit Union and Kathleen Warren of Enterprise Bank
and security for its 46,000 members,
community involvement, and premier
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Courtesy photos

Officer and LPA President George Ivas handing

over donation to LBA president Kurt Schaefer

Courtesy photos

Baseball Helmets to be Purchased

Thanks to Police Associations Donations

Wednesday, March 30: 10:27 a.m. Welfare check, Page Road. 2:29 p.m. Medical
emergency, Highlander Court. 2:51 p.m. Suspicious activity, Page Road. 6:24
p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Albuquerque Avenue. 7:40 p.m. Motor vehicle
complaint, Route 3A. 8:13 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Albuquerque Avenue.
9:15 p.m. Brian Waterman, 40, Pepperell, Mass., was arrested on a felony warrant
issued by Nashua Police Department.
Thursday, March 31: 12:47 a.m. Courtesy ride, Derry Road. 7:44 a.m. Welfare
check, Page Road. 9:59 a.m. Medical emergency, Route 3A. 11:33 a.m.
Welfare check, Stark Lane. 2:14 p.m. Paperwork service, Lydston Lane. 5:59
p.m. Suspicious activity, Hillcrest Road. 6:16 p.m. OHRV complaint, Country
Lane. 10:14 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Breton Street. 11:00 p.m. Codi Smith, 21,
Litchfield, was arrested for Breach of Bail Conditions and Driving After Suspension.
Friday, April 1: 2:00 a.m. Abandoned 9-1-1 call, Arcadian Lane. 9:01 a.m.
Medical emergency, Underwood Drive. 1:05 p.m. Abandoned 9-1-1 call, Route
3A. 2:11 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Josiah Drive. 7:00 p.m. Suspicious person,
Page Road. 7:45 p.m. Paperwork served, Liberty Way. 9:54 p.m. Abandoned 9-11 call, Route 3A.
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Sunday, April 3: 4:00 p.m. Possible receipt of stolen property, Brinton Street. 5:02
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Thumbs down to the All About Me column.

To put it simply- youre annoying. I understand
youre probably trying to make an impression and
feel like youre some celebrity but to be honest,
Im embarrassed for you. I feel bad for your
parents. You do have some points but the way you
go about saying it is a bit immature. Im sure your
parents raised you to be more polite. Instead of
trying to be the center of attention (whether good
or bad), why dont you start writing about nice
things. As a 26 year old, I cant help but cringe
when I read your articles. Try and change your
approach.
Thumbs down to the recent problems
surrounding St. Gobain with the drinking water
in the wells in the Litchfield/Merrimack area.
What is happening with the water in the river?
This water is used to irrigate the surrounding
farms that provides fresh vegetables to local and
surrounding towns? How far does this problem
really go? How long has this been a known issue
that only recently came to the eyes of the public?
It appears there are more questions to be asked
and more information that needs to be supplied to
the public.
Thumbs down to the frighteningly long
reach of the Koch brothers, i.e., Americans for
Prosperity. They put a cardboard hanger on my
door to tell me to call up my state senator because
she voted for something they didnt like. Its bad
enough that billionaires hide behind these shell
groups to influence our national political system.
Now theyre doing it at the local level too. Theres
something seriously wrong with our system that
gives people like the Koch brothers that much
power.
Thumbs down to the Hudson Library. When
did it become a social place? People getting
phone calls, staff speaking loudly, people in
the main area hanging out and talking. I cant
concentrate and study which is why I come to the
library for peace and quiet!
Thumbs down. Once again Alvirne doesnt
include the freshmen team and makes them stand

on the sidelines and watch during practice. No

Since when did the turn signal become extinct?
wonder why your teams are never any good.
Who has the right away? Its always the car
Treating the freshmen like third class citizens
turning right. You drivers across the intersection
hasnt work for decades and it wont work this
turning left are supposed to yield.
year either. Its time for a change.
Thumbs down to the Democrat dolt who
Thumbs down to the speeding school bus two
attacked Senator Ayotte and has no respect for our
feet over the center line on Talent Road Friday
Constitution as demonstrating by wanting her to
afternoon.
confirm a Justice who has demonstrated his lack
Thumbs up to the Hudson School
of respect for it. Also they demonstrated their
Superintendent. You are a man of your word! You
ignorance of facts by repeating left wing fallacies
told us that if the reorganization of the elementary
regarding social security (see letter in same issue)
schools wasnt successful you would quit and you
and background checks, already required by law
did.
for any handgun purchase.
Thumbs down to the Hudson
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BOS. Its been a year since
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Griffith worked his way into the top 5 by the halfway point in
the race, and after a few mid race cautions the young driver
was battling for the lead.
Finishing second to race winner Garrett Hall was still
satisfying to Griffith; Derek goes on to talk about the last
few laps of the race, Garrett was back on the gas before I
was, he ran a heck of a race. I had to pass a bunch of my
childhood heroes just to get to the top-3 and I may have used
up a little too much tire in the process.
You can watch the #12 race team in action as they head to
Oxford Plains Speedway on April 17.
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Driver finishes second in the full field

of PASS Super Late Models at Thompson Speedway
submitted by
Eric LaFleche
The 2016 Ice Breaker
is generally regarded
as the kick-off to the
northeast race season.
This years event,
however, also signified
the return of the Pro
All Stars Series (PASS)
to the high-banks of
the historic Thompson
Speedway Motorsports
Park. Derek Griffith,
the 2015 Granite State
Pro Stock Champion,
was looking to prove
to himself and his fans
that he could also compete with the best of the best in Super
Late Model racing.
Derek entered the weekend with a very fast Louie
Mechalides race car. The #12 McKennedy Masonry/LCM
Racing/Tyngsboro Motors team tested at Thompson a few
weeks prior, in preparation for the Ice Breaker and Derek
really felt that was instrumental in their great finish; he
explains, The track conditions when we tested at Thompson
were very similar to this past weekend. Louie was able to
put a great set-up in the car that was very good for the short
and long runs.
Griffith rolled out 12th in the 75-lap feature after finishing
4th in the heat race. The Hudson native really adapted to
the fast pace that race leader Trevor Sanborn was displaying.

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House.
Thumbs down. If you have money to build a
wall, then why build a wall. Ask the people who
are coming here from other countries to help pay
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Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Please install
brighter lights in the Litchfield recycling center.
Someone who I did not even know was there,
tried to hit me with a white object (bucket?). I was
able to duck as it came within inches of my head
and was lucky to avoid injury.
Thumbs up. What a beautiful day this past
Sunday was in Litchfield. As a family we did
some target practice with a new AR 15. I love
America.

submitted by Alyssa Ross

The Northern Cyclones PeeWee Select 03 team won both their division and
conference championships in the Valley Hockey League the weekend of April
9-10. They reached the finals after a shootout win the prior weekend. The team
includes boys from Salem (Mikey Prince, Ryan Callahan, Kyle Whitley, Evan
Tremblay, and Erick Hoover), Windham (Jason Smith, Jack Simmons, and Colin
Ross), Hudson (Ryan Chaisson and Hayden Shattuck), Pelham (Cooper Andersen),
Derry (Dillon Romano) Nashua (Cam Reinbold) and Londonderry (Aidan
Cardosi). Coaches are Dave Simmons, Joe Ross, Mike Romano, Dave Chaisson
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worried about an ice
age has disappeared in
these model-corrupted
re-writes of history.
https://youtu.be/5ndHwW8psR8 - Leonard Nimoy talks about
global cooling in the late 1970s.
The claimed 1 degree warming (virtually all adjustments) needs
to be put into perspective. On a daily basis here in southern
New Hampshire, air temperatures change 30 F. degrees, monthly
average temperatures vary over 50 F. from January to July and can
vary as much as 125 F. in any given year.
If you plot on this scale the global temperature change from
the source the UN trusted the most the UK Hadley Center the
claimed warming is virtually imperceptible and certainly not
dangerous.

For every continent, the all time heat records were set in the
1800s to mid 1900s. Totally ignored is the inconvenient fact that
cold kills more people than heat. A rigorous study published
last year in the medical journal Lancet examined more than 74
million deaths in 384 locations across 13 areas: cold countries like
Canada and Sweden, temperate nations like Spain, South
Korea and Australia, and subtropical and tropical ones like
Brazil and Thailand. They found 20 times more people
worldwide died from cold than from heat.
Writers of opinion pieces, or bloggers posting graphs
showing us that temperatures are rising or ocean heat
increasing, are misleading you. This is not data but plots
of data adjusted by models that make assumptions, many
of them shown to be incorrect.
Quote by Chris Folland of UK Meteorological
Office: The data doesnt matter. Were not basing our
recommendations [for reductions in
carbon dioxide emissions] upon the data.
Were basing them upon the climate
models.
Quote by David Frame, climate
modeler, Oxford University: Rather
than seeing models as describing literal
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truth, we ought to see them as convenient
fictions which try to provide something
useful.
Whats more, these plots are done by
the same organizations that are responsible for
producing the model forecasts. The fox is running
the hen house. The data has been changed to be

Who is pushing this agenda? The list is long and includes

politicians and UN globalists (look up Agenda 21) seeking more
power and control over every aspect of your life. Scientists,
environmentalists, green NGOs and corporations are chasing
the 1.5 trillion dollars/year that is feeding the green monster.
The list also includes the scientifically illiterate cause seekers in
Hollywood, eco-fanatics and population control socialists that are
all supported by the never- questioning environmental journalists.
Many use the precautionary principle to justify drastic action
that perversely has truly drastic unintended consequences. Ecofanaticism has decimated Europe. In the past 10 years the price
of electricity in Europe has climbed by an average of 63 percent.
Polling indicates that 38 percent of British households are cutting

back essential purchases, like food, to pay for high-energy bills.

Another 59 percent of homes are worried about how they are
going to pay energy bills when the Paris accord is enforced. http://
dailycaller.com/2016/03/25/how-the-poor-bear-the-bruntof-europes-obsession-with-global-warming.
You may not realize it, 0but we in the blue northeast
pay the highest electricity prices in the nation twice
that of some other states. The changes the EPA and this
administration are pushing could double the rates. The
money we saved on gasoline and heating oil this year,
thanks to fracking and drilling on private land, was
welcomed and the only raise many of us got in many a
year. That too will be a memory, if the EPAs plans are not
blocked by the courts.
Dixy Lee Ray, former liberal Democrat governor of
Washington State, saw the Paris accord coming many
years ago: The future is to be (One) World Government
with central planning by the United Nations. Fear of
environmental crises - whether real or not is expected to
lead to compliance.
IPCC official Ottmar Edenhofer in November 2010
admitted one has to free oneself from the illusion that
international climate policy is environmental policy.
Instead, climate change policy is about how we
redistribute de facto the worlds wealth ...
UN Climate Chief Christiana Figueres last year said, Our aim is
not to save the world from ecological calamity but to change the
global economic system (destroy capitalism).
On top of all of that is this truly scary development. The Obama
administrations Justice Department is now seriously considering
prosecuting
companies,
organizations and
individuals who dare
to think independently
and refute their claims
that global warming
is the greatest danger
of all to our future
wellbeing. That
sounds a lot more
like Pre-World War
II Germany than
the United States of
America. Now that
is a trend we should
worry about.

Joe DAleo, a
Hudson resident for
the last 25 years, cofounded The Weather
Channel and served as its first director of meteorology back in
1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professional
meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell
Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist
Society, he
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Hudson Sixth Grade All Stars Win Again

the tournament, some games having a very short bench.
Every player on the team stepped up, though, to bring
home the win.
On Thursday night at the championship game, the
team showed up to play. The boys played one of their
best games all season. Rebounding, crashing the boards
and the unselfish passing by the team made the game a
joy to watch. A total team effort.
Congratulations to the team for winning the 2016
Deefield Hoop Classic. We are looking forward to
seeing what the team can do next year.

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lies ahead. As a parent, you
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entry into the unknown land of
the dentist's office.
It's all a matter of
preparation. Most of your efforts
will be preventative. First, don't
talk up the visit ahead of time;
this only gives your child an
opportunity to hear about the
experiences of friends. Usually
they will be exaggerated,
alarming accounts that can
only cause uncertainty and
fear.
You can avoid this by not
mentioning the dental visit until
the night before, that way
there's no time for a lively

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After an exciting weekend winning the Manchester
Suburban league for the third year in a row, the Hudson
sixth grade All Stars returned to Deerfield for their last
chance at a championship in the Deerfield Hoop Classic
tournament. Many of the Hudson teams in the past
have won the Deerfield tournament. However, up until
this year, this team had fallen short of the championship
being beaten by the likes of the home team, Deerfield,
and a strong Marshwood team.
This year the boys came in strong. Playing over a span
of two weeks, the boys remained undefeated throughout

imagination to go to work on a
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Don't make a special event out of
the visit. Don't promise rewards; they
only tell your child that something
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sure way to trigger anxiety.
Your best attitude is to have no
attitude. You want to convey that
the dentist is another friend, like
those who come to your home and
show they care about your child.
You want to make the visit to the
dentist seem like one more typical
childhood experience.
Be prepared for questions,
children are full of them. Be factual
in answering them. The dentist
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your mouth. He'll shine lights and has
a tiny mirror. He'll let you become
acquainted with the instruments he
uses in your mouth.
Most difficult rule to follow: Stay
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Preseason Baseball at its Best, Broncos and Cougars Battle in Hudson

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

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by Len Lathrop
With the Alvirne Broncos
first game on Wednesday just
as we take your HLN to press,
records and standings wont start
to be recorded until then, but
good baseball could have been
seen last Friday afternoon when
Litchfield came through the
woods to the Alvirne diamond.
In New Hampshire as in most
states, high school sport teams
are in divisions based on the
number of students in a school;
with these teams Alvirne is a D1
while Campbell is a D3 school,
so this scrimmage is the only
Nick Bourcher stands in the box as the pitch is high.
time they will meet.
Catching for the Broncos is Curtis Richall.
The spring weather over the
past couple of weeks has kept
both schools off the diamond for
Mike Simard led Broncos offensive threat, as he
as much practice time as Alvirne Coach Lee and
got on base twice in the game. He scored one run
Campbell Coach Gorham would have liked. But
and had one RBI.
from the action on the field and hitting at the
Jacen Hudson recorded the win for the Broncos.
plate, both squads are ready to go. Campbell
He allowed one run over two innings. He struck
brings a team where 10 players graduated from
out four, walked one, and surrendered three hits.
last years undefeated D3 State Champ team,
St. Onge was the games losing pitcher. He
while the Broncos have a more seasoned team
lasted
just two innings, walked three, struck out
with a strong pitching rotation.
three,
and
allowed three runs.
Fridays game was taken by the home team with
Litchfield
jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in
a final tally of 2-5. Alvirnes Coach Lee provided
the
top
of
the
first. Litchfields threat began with
the following game summary:
a single by Bacheb. A groundout by Gagne then
Three first-inning runs helped the Broncos to a
moved Bacheb from first to second. Shaw singled,
5-2 win over Litchfield at Alvirne on Friday.
scoring Bacheb.
Broncos scored in the first on an error and an
Broncos piled on two more runs in the bottom
RBI single by Matt McKinley.

Cougar Griffen St. Onge came to Hudson

ready to throw heat.
of the fifth. A Hudson sacrifice fly scored Dan
Brown, to start the scoring in the inning.
One Litchfield run crossed the plate in the top
half of the sixth, making the score 5-2. An RBI
single by Jorgensen set off Litchfield rally. But,
Hayden Callery got Moore to ground out to end
the inning.
Saturday, the Broncos pounded out 17 hits in a
12-2 win over D2 ConVal of Peterborough. Dan
Malizia led the attack with three hits. Sophomore
Parth Patel came on in the second with the bases

Broncos outfielders pull in a high fly ball.

loaded and two outs to strike out the number
four hitter to end the threat. Patel and Junior Pat
Rauseo hurled two shutout innings with Malizia
closing it out with nine strikes in 10 pitches.
Alvirne traveled to Manchester Central for their
first seasons contest Wednesday, as the paper was
heading to press, and will have their home opener
on Friday the 15th when Dover comes to town.
Campbells game against Bow on Monday
was canceled, and Wednesday they went to visit
Conant High School. They will also open at home
on Friday against Winnisquam.

Opening Day Just Came Too Soon for the Lady Broncos
Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Bronco Nicole Teague, a Junior will batter all season

against B6 #33 top hurler in the state.

by Len Lathrop
Dateline April 11, Hudson New Hampshire, the
Alvirne High School Softball team has taken the
field. It is cold and the sky looks like it could rain at
any second, but the game must go on. It is the first
contest of the season; the Cardinals of Bishop Guertin
have crossed the Merrimack.
Before the first pitch was even thrown, those who
follow softball in southern New Hampshire were
looking forward to this duel of the two top softball
hurlers from last season in the NHIAA Division I
teams. Hurling for the Broncos was junior Nicole
Teague and for the Cardinals was another junior
from neighboring Litchfield, who is the number one
pitcher for the Cardinals, Bridget Soraghan. The
biggest question was already on the rest of the minds
of players from both teams. It has been a cold and
wet spot this season with not much practice time for
outside sports. Much of the weeks before the season
found the play in the gymnasium, as the fields were
not ready because of the rain and snow. When asked
of Alvirnes athletic director, Karen Bonnie, how
many times the girls had been outside on the field,
the answer was less than five; she wasnt sure if it was
three or four times that they had actually held outside
practice.
Teague starts out strong, throwing a lot of strikes in
the first two innings. By the end of this contest she
will have struck out 11, while only walking three,
pitched a complete seven-inning game; the scoring

book will show that she gave up six runs all earned.
But those in attendance know that many of the hits
that pushed the Cardinal runners around the base
will be caught as the season and the team develop in
later games.
Alvirnes first score came in the third inning when
Jenna Bradish hit a soft fly ball behind second for a
two-out single. Bradish then scored on a Salvaizo
triple to left center. The Cardinals, behind pitcher
Bridget Soraghan who also went all seven innings,
kept the Alvirne runners from crossing home plate
until the seventh inning when Sara Siteman led off
with a line drive single up the middle. Siteman then
advanced to second on Liz DeRosas single, then
both Siteman and DeRosa advance on Ashley Silvas
fielders choice. Siteman scores on Holly Sanvilles
fielders choice. This accounted for the Broncos
scoring in this early-season game.
From the Score Box: Multi Hit Game - freshman
Alicia Salvaizo - 2-3 (Triple and Single). Extra Base
Hits - Alicia Salvaizo - Triple. Credited for the RBIs
were Alicia Salvaizo - one and Holly Sanville - one.
With Hits were Alicia Salvaizo - 2/3, Sara Siteman 1/3, Liz DeRosa - 1/3, Jenna Bradish - 1/2. The only
stolen base was by Alicia Salvaizo 1/1.
Manchester Memorial comes to Hudson on
Wednesday, April 13, for another 4 p.m. game then
the Ladies will take the bus to Dover for a Friday
contest before returning to face Keene on Monday
the 18th.

Cardinal Bridget Soraghan of Litchfield, a Junior and

Alvirnes #6 will compete for the D1 top pitcher.

Alvirne Boys Tennis Begins

by Len Lathrop
Alvirne Boys Tennis started their season last Friday
when Londonderry came to Hudson. It was cold, and
the wind was blowing. The players were mostly in their
sweat suits while fans were in winter jackets and hats.
Monday, Nashua South prevailed in the second game of
the season in Nashua.
Alvirne vs. Londonderry High School - Friday, April 8
Singles:
1) Jared Whalen vs. Denis Geiger 8-2 AHS
2) Kabir Kalsi vs. Ryan Leo 9-7 AHS
3) Jake Auger vs. Gage Johnson 8-3 AHS

4) Cam Richall vs. Luc Veliu 8-2 AHS

5) Austin Gill vs. Sean Enright 8-4 AHS
6) Alex Quadros vs. Ben Duris 8-1 AHS
Doubles:
1) 1/2 vs. 1/2 8-4 AHS
2) 3/4 vs. 3/5 8-3 AHS
3) 5/ Colin Calnan vs. Tyler Cullin/Cam Ness 8-2 AHS
Match Results: Alvirne 9 - Londonderry 0
Alvirne vs. Nashua High School South - Monday, April
11
Singles:
1) Jared Whalen vs. Brandon Stempler 9-7 AHS

2) Kabir Kalsi vs. Pranav Prabhala 8-4 AHS

3) Jake Auger vs. Sam McIntyre 8-6 NHS
4) Cam Richall vs. Amol Kharna 8-2 NHS
5) Austin Gill vs. James Liang 8-2 NHS
6) Alex Quadros vs. Sahil Shah 8-4 NHS
Doubles:
1) 1/2 vs. 1/2 8-6 AHS
2) 3/4 vs. 3/4 8-3 NHS
3) 5/6 vs. 5/6 8-2 NHS
Match Results: Alvirne 3 - Nashua South 6

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