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Litcheld Trunk and Treat:

Trunks Full of Halloween Goodies

Notes to Our Readers

Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m.
Daylight-Saving Time Ends
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

General Election Polls/Voting Times

Tuesday, Nov. 8
Hudson
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community Center, 12 Lions Ave.
Litchfield
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Campbell High School

Late Delivery of HLN

Because Veterans Day, Nov. 11, falls on Friday this year, the post office will
deliver your Hudson~Litchfield News on Saturday, Nov. 12.

Everyone takes a moment away from collecting treats for a group picture at the Litchfield Trunk or Treat party
Sunday morning at Talent Hall parking lot.

2016 Tax Bills to be

Mailed November 8th

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

by Len Lathrop
Before any town in the state can send out the semi-annual tax bills, the
New Hampshire Department of Revenue must confirm the rate. Hudson
property owners will be surprised when they open their envelopes later this
month.
On the town side of the equation, the state has increased the amount that
the town will receive in Meals and Rooms taxes by $98,155 and $2,629 in
a Highway Block grant. These two items will lower the town portion of the
tax rate by $0.04 per one thousand dollars in valuation.
Meanwhile, on the school district side, the state found a $200,000
miscalculation in the required forms that results in that amount becoming
an unanticipated revenue and by law (RSA) must be returned to the
taxpayers. This will lower the school portion of the tax rate by $0.08.
The original estimated tax rate was an 84-cent increase per thousand; that
will now be at 72 cents.
On a house valued at $300,000, the increase in your tax bill will be
$216.
The property tax year runs from April 1 through March 31. The Town of
Hudsons property taxes are billed biannually. The first bill, sent by the end
of May, is calculated at half of the previous years tax rates and is usually
due by July 1. The final bill is sent out in November and due sometime in
December; it is calculated at the current year tax rate, less the July payment.
Interest is calculated at 12 percent from the due date of each bill. If your
July bill is not paid until December there will still be a remaining balance
for interest due from the July due date through the date of payment.
The tax collector will be mailing the tax bill on Nov. 8, and the taxes will
be due on Dec. 9.

Litchfields Police Ocer Hartley is the center of attraction as the Trunk and Treat party begins.

by Len Lathrop
Not telling you that we rounded that magic corner in
Litchfield again, but Sunday morning at Talent Hall parking
lot something else happened.
First one car then another, most were SUVs; tailgates
started to rise, moms and dads were busy arranging things
from pumpkins and scarecrows to bubble machine and then
there was a Litchfield police cruiser.
Was it mentioned that most of the cars were full of small
persons, maybe just over 2 feet tall? Remember small people
cry.
Turn around twice. There was a very large red truck from

Have You Chosen Your

Candidates? Hudson has
Planned Your Travel Route
and Parking at the Polls
backs up on Adelaide that officer has
been instructed to have traffic continue
on Central Street (approximately
a quarter mile) to take a left onto
Vinton Street. An officer will be at
the intersection of Central and Vinton
streets during the evening commute.
These vehicles will take Vinton Street
to Blackstone Drive to Noel Street, and
then a left on Adelaide to Lions Avenue
(now on your right). If both Vinton and
Adelaide are full of traffic waiting to get
on Lions Avenue, then you could be
directed to Burnham Road; at your first
traffic light take a left turn; Burnham
Road becomes Ferry Street and then
make a left onto Adelaide (after
entrance of DQ) then to go to Lions
Avenue via Adelaide Street. There will
be signs, arrows and police officers
assisting motorists to the Community
Center. The hope is that the Lowell
Road / Central Street intersection is
relieved of election traffic during the
evening commute.
Coming from South Hudson on
Lowell Road to vote, please turn right
onto Roosevelt Avenue, there will be
signage that traffic northbound can see
on Lowell Road. Drivers will go to the
end of Roosevelt Avenue and take a
left onto Melendy Road and proceed
to the intersection of Central Street.
An officer will be at this intersection
(from 3 p.m. to the polls close) assisting
motorists onto Central Street (you will
be turning right onto Central Street).
When leaving the polls, all voters
must turn right out of the parking area
and travel on Lions Avenue to Hurley
Street. Traffic will turn right and
proceed to Second Street that will bring
continue to page 10 - Parking at the Polls

the Litchfield Fire Department and it makes a lot of noise.

Maybe a couple of more tears, then the firefighters in turnout
gear came out of the truck. More than you would think
could fit, not saying like the clown car, and they had candy.
For that matter, everyone with a car had candy.
Remember those small people? They all had costumes;
check out the pictures above.
This was not an event organized by a group, but, for the
last three years, different people have been the movers and
shakers to make it happen. This year it was Brooke Gray who
put it all together. Thanks for the invite!

CHS Cross Country Girls

Take Top Spot at State Meet

Staff photo by Len Lathrop

by Len Lathrop
It would be hard to imagine that
anyone doesnt know there is a
national election next Tuesday, and
the projected number of voters by the
town moderator and the selectmen is
somewhere around 14,000 voters.
Plans have been made, reviewed
and tested at the September Primary
Election. The goal is to get vehicular
and pedestrian traffic in and out of
the community center as quickly and
safety as possible, while alleviating
motor-vehicle backups in and around
Lions Avenue.
Getting to the Community Center
on Lions Avenue, as with the last
several elections, Lions Avenue will
be one way from the intersection of
Adelaide Street to the intersection of
Hurley Street. As we all have seen,
Lions Avenue becomes congested
with vehicular traffic while citizens
attempt to find vacant parking spaces.
As a result, vehicles begin backing
up on Adelaide Street (west) toward
Central Street. This causes traffic to
extend westerly on Central Street and
ultimately causes drivers traveling
north on Lowell Road to experience
long delays. Lowell Road and Central
Street is a busy intersection almost
every weekday during the evening rush
hour commute.
To keep traffic moving on Central
Street, the Hudson Police Crime Scene
vehicle (with spotlights) and an officer
will be at the intersection of Central
and Adelaide streets. There will be
a second officer at the intersection
of Melendy Road and Central Street.
When stacked traffic for Lions Avenue

Dylan and Olivia Wong arent totally sure they

want to stand on the giant red trucks bumper.
Where is the candy?

Campbell girls cross country team: Coach Erin McMahon, Michelle Freeman, Danielle Ledoux,
Samantha Molinari, Gabriele Hogan, Caitlyn Callinan, Gillian Gallagher, Kaylee LEtoile, and Coach Jan Platt.
submitted by Coach Jan Platt
On Oct. 29, the Campbell girls and boys cross country
teams competed in the Division 3 state meet at Derryfield
Park in Manchester, one of the most challenging courses
around.
Last year the girls team came in fourth place overall, so
they went in with a mission of doing their very best to make
it on to the Meet of Champions. As part of Division 3 they
competed against 21 teams. The girls went into this meet as
a dark horse, so, as a coach, I told them to just go out there
and do your very best. The girls got it done by becoming the
Division 3 state meet champions.
Four Campbell girls received medals by coming in the top
25. Leading the way for the team was junior Caitlyn Callinan
who came in ninth place, with a time of 20:49.8, breaking
the school record for the fastest girl running at states since
it was first held in 2010. Second for the team was senior
Samantha Molinari coming in 14th place. Freshman Gillian

Gallagher finished in 21st place and senior Gabriele Hogan

came in 24th place. Freshman Kaylee LEtoile was the fifth
scoring runner for the team. Freshman Michelle Freeman
was Campbells sixth runner and senior Danielle Ledoux was
the seventh.
As for the boys team, last year they came in 11th place
out of 25 teams. They had a goal as a team to make it to the
MOCs and they will be moving on as they placed fifth overall
out of 23 teams. Sophomore Jeffrey Allen was the first runner
for the team, earning a medal by coming in third overall
and also breaking the school record with a time of 16:51.6.
Second for the team was Payton Musco who also medaled
by coming in 19th place. Junior Luke Hogan was third for
the team, followed by teammates Brendon Jeffrey, Jakob
Scopelites, Seth Bonvouloir and Alec Bonvouloir.
The Campbell teams will be running at the Meet of
Champions on Nov. 5 at Mines Falls in Nashua.

2 - November 4, 2016 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Staff photo by Len Lathrop

This Tree will Bloom and Grow in Memory

of School Administrator Cheryl OToole

Accolades
Alyssa Pascucci from Litchfield is now a member of the class of
2020 at Loyola University-Maryland.
Litchfields Elizabeth Graveline of the womens rowing Varsity Eight
was tabbed as one of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Female
Student-Athletes of the Week for the week ending Oct. 16.
Business administration and health care management majors
sharpened their professional skills by participating in a mock speed
interview event on campus Oct. 18. Prizes were awarded to the
three highest-performing students.
Inspired by speed datings methodology, speed interviewing
involves a rapid question-and-answer session between recruiters and
job seekers. Professor of Business Administration Beth Crockfords
senior seminar students had 90 seconds to answer one interview
question before moving on to a different interviewer. Community
members - including employees of New London Hospital and Lake
Sunapee Bank - interviewed the seniors. Students in the sophomore
and junior seminar courses observed the process, including Morgan
Forrest 18, a business administration major from Brewer, Maine.
Interviewers rated the students on the quality and delivery of their
response as well as their poise. Health care management major
Lauryn Kmon, class of 2017, of Litchfield, received second place.
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo

by Len Lathrop
Cheryl taught us to
live each day with grace
and courage in the face of
adversity. These words
were part of the tribute
that Hudson Early Learning
Surrounding the Endless Summer Hydrangea tree in front of Library Street school are the teachers and staff from the
Center Principal Mary Ellen
Early Learning Center as they made this dedication to Cheryl OToole, a longtime administrator at the schools.
Labrie paid to Cheryl OToole
as her family and school staff
with stomach cancer. She endured multiple invasive tests,
dedicated a tree in front of the Library Street School on Friday
chemotherapy every two weeks for 16 weeks, two surgeries, and
afternoon.
then suffered with complications after that. She came through
Cheryl began with the Hudson schools in 2000 after her boys,
chemo with flying colors, often returning to work the next day. The
Ryan and Patrick, did not require a stay-at-home mom on a daily
cancer then re-appeared in December, and although she fought as
bases in the SAU. After several years she moved to Nottingham
hard as she could, she passed away on Feb. 27, 2016.
West School, where she was the administrator for the Special
Brian, Cheryls husband of over 30 years, spoke to the teachers
Education division. Several years ago she moved to Library
and staff from both the Library Street and H. O. Smith schools and
Street School to be the administrator. Labrie noted, She will be
thanked them for the support and love that they showed during
remembered as the beautiful person that greeted everyone at the
Cheryls struggle. And now this living memorial, an Endless
front door with a smile and a kind word.
Summer Hydrangea tree in front of the school, will honor her as it
Cheryls fight began in February 2014, when she was diagnosed
grows.

Campbell Key Club Rocks Coffee House

12 School Street Hudson, NH 03051

submitted by Mike Hardy

It was cold and rainy, but the cafeteria
was warm as the Campbell High School
Key Club hosted its seventh annual Coffee
House. Guests were greeted with a
Halloween theme and lots of food. Key
Club President Carolyn Spaulding directed
the event where students showcased their
talents in front of friends and family.
The night opened with Dan Ledoux,
Patrick Rochford and Nick Napolit in
a performance of 7 Nation Army that
will be remembered by all. Following
this was a comedy routine where Ricky
Parenti brought a new level to puns and
comedy as his brother Joey matched
each laugh with a rim shot. Announcing
that a member of the audience was not
full of Schmidt brought the audience to
a sitting ovation. Nick Napoli was his
own page turner as he brought new life
Dan Ledoux, Patrick Rochford and Nick Napolit
Ricky and Joey Parenti get comical.
to acoustic versions of Clapton and Pink
open the night.
Floyd. Kelly Shattuck and her lilting
vocals filled the room with a beautiful
Earth. Jess Manning and Madison Taylor then danced their way
presence as she made two appearances
into everyones hearts.
during the night. Ian Brennan was On Top Of The World in this
In an unscheduled and surprise performance, Curtis Gagnon was
Imagine Dragons song as his
masterful on guitar as he sang and bent the strings to Eric Claptons
exuberance got the crowd going
Layla. Jacob Butler then appeared with a completely mesmerizing
as they clapped along with the
cover of an Imagine Dragons song, Radioactive. Beyonce could
song, this was the first of his two
not have done it better as Brianna Canada performed her song
appearances. Aaron Rochford
Love Drought and Daddys Daughter by Neil Morse. Ending the
delved deep into rock and rolls
night in a turbulent tongue track Allison Dyac belted out Eminems
past as his drummed his way into
song Rap God with amazing perfection.
the 60s performing the Cream
Even though the weather was formidable the Campbell Key
masterpiece, Whiteroom.
Club raised a record amount for Alzheimers research. This annual
Patrick Rochford was next as he
performance has become the signature event for this club, and they
sang and strummed his acoustic
cannot wait to see what next years event will bring. Thanks to all
guitar to the tunes of Bright
for their hard work, including the great performers.
Eyes and the Tallest Man On

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-Town of Hudson-

Frank Byron
for

Litchfield State Rep

I request your support in the General Election of

November 8th as Litchfields State Representative
to continue my hard work on behalf of our town.

Outstanding attendance with greater than

99% of votes cast during two terms!
Principles

Encourage job growth within our state

Supports an individual's Right to Work
Reform the state's retirement system
Oppose burdensome regulations on business
Reduce government spending
Reduce the size of government
Make government transparent
No to an income tax
Stop downshifting costs to municipalities
Supports local control of education
Strong support of the 2nd amendment

Service & Dedication to our Community

Served many years as Selectman & on numerous boards & Committees

Appointed by the Governor to serve on State Wetlands Council
Served on the House Finance Committee helping craft the
States biennial budget
Worked on the request of Litchfields School, Town and citizens
to submit & amend legislation
Committed to responding to your requests for information & help
Demonstrated the commitment to put in the time and the work
required to be your State Rep!

Endorsed or Rated by:

National Rifle Association - A

Americans for Prosperity - A
New Hampshire Firearms Coalition - B+
National Federation of Independent Business- Endorsed
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Remember Hudson When ...

The Captain Joseph Blodgett Homestead c. 1899
by Ruth Parker
youngest daughter, Martha, are significant
This week offers some Blodgett family history and
to this story. Martha was born in 1825 and
the Captain Joseph Blodgett house ... a step back in
married Royal Burns Buxton of Nashua. This
time!
couple remained in the Nashua/Hudson area
The Captain Joseph Blodgett Homestead was
and became the ancestral parents to the Paul
located on Lowell Road across from the intersection
and Hazel (Reynolds) Buxton family. Austin
with the Pelham Road. This Joseph Blodgett was
remained on the homestead as a farmer with
born in 1785 and married Sarah Spalding sometime
his parents. He married Susan Davis, and they
prior to 1813. He likely built this house prior to
raised a family of two sons (Elmer H. born 1852
or soon after their marriage. After raising a family
and Austin J. born 1861) and a daughter, Vinnie
of two boys (Spalding Joseph and Austin) and two
(born 1859). Elmer married Hannah Clyde in
girls (Sarah Louisa and Martha), Joseph and Sarah
1876. They lived on Central Street in Hudson
continued to live here until they passed; she in
until their last few years when they moved
1865, he in 1866. His military rank of Captain was
the Hunt Community in Nashua; Elmer was a
likely received with the local militia.
carpenter, musician and an outdoors man.
Captain Joseph was the fourth generation of
Vinnie and Austin J. remained on the
Blodgetts from this town to have the name Joseph.
homestead and did not marry. She passed in
His father Joseph, born 1760, served in the Battle
1911 while hospitalized after complications
of Bennington in 1777. Being a lad of 17 he
from a fall. Austin J. passed in 1946 at age
did not receive credit for his service at either the
85. Vinnie was a member of the Methodist
local or national level until 2007, some 229 years
Episcopal Church (now the Community Church)
later. His service has since been registered at the
of Hudson. She was known as a kind neighbor
national level in 2006 by Ruth (Baldwin) Williams,
and friend to all in trouble. Austin J. remained
a descendant of his from Oak Forest, Ill., when she
on the homestead until the mid-1930s when he
applied for membership to the Daughters of the
retired and moved to Nashua.
American Revolution (DAR). You see, young Joseph
The photo of the Joseph Blodgett home
served with his father and the records credited the
shown here is from the Historical Society
father for the service of his son. His gravesite in
Collection. It was taken by a Mr. Howe of
Blodgett Cemetery received a Revolutionary Soldier
Ashfield, Mass., in 1899. The woman in the
The Captain Joseph Blodgett House c. 1899
marker at a Memorial Day ceremony in 2007. Mrs.
photo is Vinnie Blodgett, at about 40 years
Williams coordinated this event with the Blodgett
of age. The property remained in the family
Cemetery Trustees, the Hudson Historical Society and the American Legion of Hudson.
from Austin to his son, Austin J. The house was torn down about 1934. The records of the early church
Captain Josephs grandfather Joseph was born in 1718; his great-grandfather Joseph in 1689 in
of Nottingham, Mass., as kept by Rev. Nathaniel Merrill were found in this house at about that time. A
Chelmsford, Mass. This first Joseph and his wife Dorothy Perham moved to Hudson, then a part of
handwritten copy has been given to the Hudson Historical Society and the originals placed with the New
Dunstable, Mass., and built a garrison house. The site of this garrison and the birthplace of their son,
Hampshire Historical Society. In 1935, through the efforts of historian Dr. H. O. Smith the vital records
Joseph (born 1718), are identified by an historic marker on Hampshire Drive off Lowell Road and a short
were published by the New England Historic and Genealogical Society. The site of this home is now part
distance behind Fairview Healthcare.
of the Fox Hollow Condominium Community.
Back to Captain Blodgett and his wife Sarah. Of their children, their youngest son, Austin, and their

A Spooktacular Evening with Jeff Belanger Explores the Unexplained

by Laurie Jasper
The Hudson Historical Society presented a Supernatural Evening
with Jeff Belanger on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Alvirne Hills House was
the perfect location for this spooktacular night of exploring the
unexplained with author, public speaker and paranormal investigator
Belanger. He is the host, writer and producer of the Emmynominated PBS show New England Legends.
I look for folklore - stories people pass down to one another, said
Belanger as he began his informative, humorous and often poignant
PowerPoint presentation. Im asked all the time if there are more
ghosts during this time of year my hard-thought answer is, yes!
he said to shared laughter.
There are more ghosts now because we are paying more attention
now thank God! Halloween is the second largest holiday, but

dont give up, we can beat Christmas, Belanger joked, noting this is
his busy season for lectures and programs.
The audience traveled with Belanger from Exeter, R.I., Easter
Island, Roscommon, Ireland, and even Salems Stonehenge to the
Berkshires and even the White House with intriguing stories of the
unexplained. Whoever wins (the 2016 presidential election) will
occupy a haunted White House. Im not interested in politicians
until theyve been dead 50 years, quipped Belanger.
Belanger also discussed the transmission of stories through the
internet. Stories that used to take generations now spread very
fast via the internet. Unfortunately, the fake things turn real on the
internet, cautioned Belanger.
For more information, visit www.jeffbelanger.com.

Hudson Historical Society President David Alukonis and his son Seamus with
Jeff Belanger after the program

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4 - November 4, 2016 | Hudson - Litchfield News

The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

One Mans Attempt to Open your Eyes

about Litchfield Fire

Its not about the Man;

its about the Nations Future

Citizens of Litchfield, I am writing this letter not in an attempt to scare

you but in an attempt to get you to open your eyes to a disaster that your
board of selectmen is trying ever so hard to cover up. Your fire department
is in complete disarray. Would you believe me if I told you we could build
an entire fire department with just the people who have left since Chief
Fraitzl took over? Would you be shocked to hear that number is closing in
on 30 members including two Chief Ocers, a Captain, three Lieutenants,
half of the full-time sta and numerous firefighters? Thirty people! On a
department that traditionally carries about 32 members. How about the
three most active call firefighters all resigning on the same day, just a month
ago, due to continued disrespect from the Command sta?
What if I told you that just last Sunday it took over 10 minutes to get
a Litchfield Fire Engine to respond to a reported house fire at 10:23 in
the morning? This was the only one of the three dispatched apparatus to
respond, due to a lack of response from the members left on the department.
What if I said Hudson was first on scene to the center of our town by a few
minutes? Or if I told you in the same week it took almost 18 minutes for
a response to a medical emergency. Furthermore, on back-to-back medical
emergencies, the Rescue truck that runs as the primary response vehicle to
medical aid calls didnt hit the road because nobody who responded was
qualified to drive it. Remember the former Chief would bring the Command
Car to Hudson everyday and people were up in arms even though he would
still respond to emergencies from his place of work? Well, up until recently,
that same car lived in Bedford and a lot of the time the Chief was actually in
town the fire SUV wasnt.
Where were all the naysayers then? Oh yeah, the HLN conveniently
took away the thumbs down section and people generally fear retribution
when they have to sign their names to things. The Chief also puts a lot of
things in writing that he then doesnt follow, i.e., call attendance policies and
commercial drivers license requisites on job postings.
When I brought issues forward to the town selectmen and town
administrator I was told I resigned and therefore forfeited my right for
input on department operations. Well, sir, here is where youre wrong. As
a tax paying citizen your board works for us, the citizens, and when we have
questions and concerns you dont shrug them o, you answer the questions
and do what is right, like you swore you would in the oath you took when
accepting your position! Well ladies and gentlemen I did in fact resign from
the department because I feared my safety and my fellow firefighters safety
while working under the Chief s management. When are we going to hold
the board accountable for the Chief s actions? The budget continues to soar
out of site and now we have created a full-time Deputy Chief position that
never existed before. I ask you, why do we need a full-time Deputy and parttime Chief with only one other full-time person?
I absolutely love the citizens of Litchfield and the town of Litchfield but
everyone needs to start asking questions because, Im sorry, but 18 minutes
isnt going to cut it for my family or friends and you shouldnt accept it for
yours either! As long as Frank Fraitzl is our Fire Chief we as a town can only
be summed up to a Bon Jovi song ... we truly are living on a prayer. Its a
scary but harsh and true reality.

I am a woman, a wife, a mother, grandmother. Im concerned for

my family and about the results of this election year. I am a Born again
Christian. Im appealing to all the residents of Litchfield, Hudson and
Londonderry and towns and cities across our beautiful state. Who and what
do you find yourself drawn to? Who is pulling on your heartstrings? Are you
Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Non-Denominational, Evangelical, Jew? Do
you consider yourself a conservative who values the ideology of hard work
and caring for your families, of the Judeo/ Christian believe in the sanctity of
marriage to be that of a man and a woman? Do you believe in the sanctity of
human life and its beginnings in the conception?
Well let me welcome you into what you and I have been labeled by
those who dont,The Membership of the Deplorables. I realize that the
Republican that has become the front runner for this party is not what many
of us wanted nor were expecting to win, but alas he has and has become the
challenge many of us struggle with ... but the one thing that keeps pulling on
my heart is this, its not about the man, its about our nation, our freedom, our
families and their future. If the other party takes possession of this nation,
articles such as this one will no longer be written nor read. Our freedom of
speech will become silenced. Churches will no longer be a place where we
truly serve and Honor our God.
We will be forced into accepting everything and anything that goes against
moral Truth. Do I think the things that we hear about Mr. Trump are of
no importance? Of course not. But this is what I know in my heart, he is
a man, an imperfect man, as I am an imperfect woman. I grew up around
eight brothers, I worked in a world in my younger years where I heard the
comments, got pinched. Is it right? Of course not. But believe me, woman
are no dierent. We can be just as crude, sinners just the same. I am
reminded of a passage of Scripture in the New Testament where the Temple
High Priests/priests had flung a prostitute down to the ground in front of The
Lord, and proceeded to tell Him that the woman had been caught in the very
act of soliciting sex (to whom?); could it have been one of these very men?
God only knows. But the idea was they wanted to see how the Lord was
going handle it. After a few minutes scribbling on the ground, He stood
and said whoever of you is without sin, throw the first stone. They dropped
their stones and walked away.
We can pray day and night that God save our nation, to spare us of what
we deserve for turning our backs on all this injustice and evil, but heres
what I know, He is willing to do it, He expects us to do what we need to do.
Look carefully at these two candidates and look carefully at the policies that
will take us forward or break us and pulls us into a communistic or socialist
world. I realize its your choice as it is mine, so please think about the
consequence of a no vote, or a write in. Think about you families and their
future and a world so dierent from the one you and I grew up in.

Christopher A. Schofield, Litchfield

During this current election, most but not all candidates are guilty of
assault and battery and emotional abuse of the voters; especially the two
at the top of the pyramid of power. Election after election were told that
political campaigns will do better the next time, they will be more civil and
less antagonistic but here we are with the same old, same old by the same
old players in this game of voters roulette. All of these candidates are guilty
of Intentional assault and battery, emotional abuse, and indecent exposure
to voters, most of them are part of a vast conspiracy with a gangster-like
power to control everything so they get what they want. Most all of these
candidates tell blatant lies, they make promises they will never keep and they
know that. On Nov. 8, most of them should be put in the back seat of police
cars and taken in to be fingerprinted and booked. This entire political system
is the largest crime syndicate there is.

Avoid Hefty Parking Fines this Winter

As winter creeps slowly closer I wanted to remind everyone in Hudson
of the winter parking rules and fines. First, there is a winter parking ban
where no vehicles can be parked overnight on the streets of Hudson from
Dec. 1 through March 31. This violation comes with a $20 per night fine.
Impeding snow removal, or parking in the street while the town is plowing
the roads, is subject to a $100 fine and your vehicle being towed for $200
at the owners expense. That is a costly expense I hope all of you will try to
avoid.
Please help us to help you by keeping your vehicles in your driveways
and o of the streets during snow events. Plowing long hours is made more
dicult, dangerous and costly if we have to work around vehicles parked in
the road.
Thank you for cooperation in advance,
Kevin Burns, Road Agent, Hudson

Jo-Ann Catman, Litchfield

Assault and Battery and

Emotional Abuse of the Voters

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Another Hillary in the Federal Government?

That would be Maggie Hassan.
When Maggie was in the NH Senate, she was head of the Finance
Committee. Maggie took monies
from accounts that had been set up
for specific projects and added them
to the general fund. That is the way
she balanced the budget. Maggie
would then return the monies to their
respective anoints after the year end
balances were released. This is how she
is (going to show Washington how she
did it in New Hampshire). Maggie
will fit right in to Hillarys method of
running the government.
When Maggie became governor her
method of governing was to spend as
much as she could. As the governor
she raised over 100 taxes and fees to
support her habit. She vetoed the
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can barely come up with a first move; never mind thinking five
moves ahead. My little brother beats me every time.
I never thought that I would be discussing the Womens
World Chess Championships, but I am. The world
championships are taking place in Iran in 2017. Its the
countrys law that all women must wear a hijab (a veil
traditionally worn by Muslim women). Many competitors,
including the U.S. champion, are refusing to go because of
this rule. There are basically two sides to this argument. I
understand both sides and can argue either way, so I will.
The foremost reason why so many are boycotting is their
belief that forcing women to cover their heads is sexist and
promotes discrimination. I can understand that. I dont
believe that women should be forced to cover their heads or
their entire bodies. Their wardrobe choice should be their
own. If a woman wants to wear a hijab and cover her body
because of her faith, that is absolutely ok, but it shouldnt be
a law.
The second side is that
its their countrys law and
culture and it should be
respected. If you choose
to go to a country or into
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a place of worship, then
you should obey and
respect their dress codes.
Ive been into countless
churches belonging to different faiths, and some of them,
such as Russian Orthodox, required that I have something on
my head. I wanted to go in, so I put a scarf over my head. It
wasnt that big of a deal. I walked around quietly, admired the
inside of the building and left.
Beyond being forced to wear a hijab, there are more serious
reasons why going to Iran might not be the best choice. Im
not sure how the decision gets made for where the World
Chess Championships are held. Iran is dangerous right
now. Its probably going to still be dangerous in 2017. It is
especially dangerous for women and even more specifically
for westernized women. Im not an expert on Iran, but Im
pretty sure its frowned upon if not downright illegal for a
woman to leave her house without a man by her side. When
I travel I like to wander around and check out the sights. I
wouldnt be able to do that unless I had a man and hijab. I
wouldnt want to be stuck in the hotel room for the entire
time. That doesnt sound like fun.
Another law is that a woman cant be in the same hotel
room as a man unless its her husband. What if a coach and a
competitor want to discuss strategy or maybe do their pregame
ritual in private? That doesnt seem fair. Im just thinking
about all the times in college when I went on overnights trips
with the school and shared a room with boys. It was never
an issue. Nothing bad ever happened. Believe it or not some
guys can control and behave themselves while in a room with
a member of the opposite sex. Shocking I know.
Some are arguing that this is good for Iran as this is their
biggest event for women held in the country. A part of me
feels worried that something bad is going to happen to a large
number of these women, especially if they break any of the
rules. That would cause more conflict.
What people forget is that it took a long time in westernized
countries for women to be viewed as equals and sometimes
they still arent. Religion has been the excuse for repression of
women since the dawn of humanity. Some extreme versions
of Christian faith still suppress women. Im not a very religious
or spiritual person, so a lot of things that would offend other
people dont offend me. I dont have any interest in going to
Iran, but I would like to go to Jordan and see Petra.
Its only required in most mosques to wear a headscarf; its
not a law in the country. I think thats totally fine because Ive
been to a lot of churches/places of worship where I needed
to wear a headscarf. Although Jordan is more of a liberal
country, I would err on the side of caution and respect and
not dress in short shorts and a low-cut shirt. I would probably
wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
If it was safer for me to travel to any Middle Eastern country
with a hijab, I would probably wear one. It just seems logical
and its also respectful. Im just visiting that country. Theres
no way I would settle down, convert, get married and have a
bunch of kids there, but if I ever were to visit a certain place I
would be respectful of that culture.
Americans think that the world should think the same way
as we do, and we shouldnt have to follow rules that are
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Your Hometown Community Calendar

Saturday, November 5
Final 2016 Household Hazardous Waste
Collection, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nashua
Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., for
residents of Hudson and Litchfield. $10 user
fee per vehicle, additional charges for quantities
exceeding 10 gallons or 20 pounds. No latex
paint, no electronics, no medications. For more
information and a complete list of accepted items,
visit: www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

1th

5th

Donors Wanted: LWC-Red Cross Blood Drive.

The Litchfield Womens Club has partnered with
the Red Cross once again for its annual fall blood
drive on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Griffin Memorial
School, 229 Charles Bancroft Hwy., in Litchfield.
The holiday season is soon to be upon us, which
results in a critical need for blood. If youre eligible
to donate, please consider making the time to
visit the blood drive on Saturday to give this lifesaving gift. Tight on time? You can schedule your
appointment to donate in advance by visiting
www.redcross.org and learn more about eligibility
requirements too.
Friends of Litchfield Lacrosse is hosting Rock
4 Lax from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Talent Hall in
Litchfield. There will be a live band, Dance Hall
Epidemic, and there will plenty of great raffle
prizes! Tickets are $15 each, available at the
door or through campbelllacrosse@gmail.com.
Proceeds will help to fund the CHS Lacrosse teams.
BYOB/food and come join us for a great night of
dancing and socializing!
Sunday, November 6
Grange Hall fundraising Vintage and
Antiques Flea Market. Come by for the
bake sale, the nostalgia of antiques and
vintage goods; some vendors are repurposing
goods as well. Small commitment of time? Swing
by for a few minutes. Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(free entry). All table rental fees and baked good
sales are donated to the Grange Hall.

6th

Movie Gods Not Dead 2, 10 a.m., Open

Doors Christian Fellowship, 359 Charles Bancroft
Hwy, Litchfield. All welcome!
Tuesday, November 8
General Elections polls/times:
Hudson, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Community
Center, 12 Lions Ave.
Litchfield, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Campbell High
School, 1 Highlander Ct.

8th

Wednesday, November 9
Take the AARP Driver Safety Program.
th
Class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12
p.m. at the Hudson Police Department, 1
Constitution Dr. $20 for the six hour course
($15 if AARP member). Contact MPO Rachelle
Megowen for more details and registration at 8162272.

Thursday, November 10
th
Pager Turners is a middle school sixth
to eighth grade book group, meets the
second Thursday of every month from 2:30
to 3:30 p.m. Students can take bus No. 3
from Litchfield Middle School to the Aaron Cutler
Library. Call the circulation desk at 424-4044 with
any questions.

10

Friday, November 11
Veterans Day - Hudson Town Hall
closed

Saturday, November 12
Fairview Healthcare Fall Fair, 203
th
Lowell Rd., Hudson, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. All proceeds from raffles bake sale,
and other non-vendor purchases will benefit
the Hudson School Departments Childrens
Support Fund. Fairview Healthcare vendors and
so many of our Hudson businesses have generously
donated raffle items. Thank you to all who help to
make our annual fair a huge success!

12

Scouting For Food Annual Food Drive, Litchfield.

We need your help with our annual Good Turn
project for our communitys less fortunate families.
Please place non-perishable food and household
items in plastic bags or boxes and leave in a visible
location by the base of your mailbox or near your
front door (please do not hang on your mailbox).
Avoid frozen foods and glass containers. Put items
outside by 8:30 a.m. (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Girl Scouts and Venture Crew members will be out
starting Saturday, Nov. 5 putting door hangers on
houses throughout Litchfield to be sure everyone
knows about this event.)
Tuesdays, November 15 & 29
In Stitches Knitting/Needle Work
Group meets on the first, third and fifth
Tuesday of the month from 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 424-4044.

5th

Wednesday, November 16
Table Top Game Night meets every
th
third Wednesday night of the month at
the Aaron Cutler Library for school aged
kids, teens, teens and adults to come and
enjoy a variety of board games lead by Litchfield
resident Nick Ozmore. This program runs from 6
to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. All
children under the age of 10 must be supervised by
a responsible care giver age 14 or over. Feel free
to call the circulation desk with questions at 4244044.

16

Thursday, November 17
Hudson Chambers November PM
Networking with Financial Insurance
Services, 5:30 p.m., at their offices located
at 294 Derry Rd. in Hudson. No cost to
attend for members; $10 for not-yet members.
Registration is requested, call 889-4731. For more
information, e-mail info@hudsonchamber.com.
Every guest that brings a new unwrapped toy for
Toys for Tots will be entered to win a Kindle!

7th

Thursday, November 17
Aaron Cutler Memorial Library in Litchfield
hosts a Health Van through the Nashua Division
of Public Health and Community Services each
month on the third Thursday mornings of the month
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Services offered
are immunizations, flu shots and blood pressure
clinics. Call the circulation desk at 424-4044 for
any questions you may have.

Saturday, November 26
Small Business Day! For every $100
spent at local small businesses, $68
returns to the community! When you visit
an independent local business you: keep
more money in our local economy, celebrate
the uniqueness of your community, support
local jobs, help the environment, encourage
community, conserve your tax dollars, benefit
from local business owners expertise, invest in
entrepreneurship and you make this community a
destination!

6th

Friday, November 27
Santas Arrival, 4 p.m., Hudson Town
Common; after tree lighting event the Fire
Department will transport Santa to the
White Birch Function Hall, 222 Central Street
Plaza (new venue this year). Fun activities for
children until 6 p.m. Take your own photos with
Santa! Free Vision Screening for 6 months through
adults, 4 to 6 p.m. Sponsored by Hudson Lions
Club.

programs. So come on out and join us for this

traditional Litchfield holiday event.
Saturday, December 3
The New England Vendor Team is excited to
offer the Toy Drive that will take place the day at
Valentinos plus raffle monies to local charity in
town - Anne Maries House. The event is from at
12 to 4 p.m. Santa will be there from 1 to 3 p.m.
passing out candy canes and hot cocoa. Children
will be able to get their picture taken with Santa for
a donation.

Happenings Across
the River

27th

Wednesday, November 30
Aaron Cutler Library, along with
th theThe
Litchfield Historical Society, and the
Litchfield Womans Club, will sponsor
speaker Ben Kilham, also known as the
Bear Whisperer in New Hampshire.
He has been featured on NH Chronicle and
Good Morning America, the Today Show
and many others, and is one of NHs only bear
rehabilitators who continues to take in orphaned
bear cubs without any federal funding. Ben, who
states proudly, I am what is now known as a
gifted dyslexic, continues to inspire crowds with
his story of perseverance in finding his calling
through the study of black bears. Join us at 7
p.m. at Campbell High Schools auditorium for
this fantastic community event. Call the Aaron
Cutler Memorial Library circulation desk with any
questions regarding the event at 424-4044.

30

Thursday, December 1
Ken Turino, manager of community
engagement and exhibitions at Historic
New England will present The Spirit
of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of
Christmas in New England. Turino has published
several articles on the history of Christmas and
speaks widely on the topic. He will explore the
evolution of Christmas from a rowdy celebration
to a family-centuries event, in addition to how the
Christmas tree became popular, halls were decked
and Santa Claus came to town. For more info go to
www.hudsonhistorical.org or find us on Facebook.
7 p.m., Hudson Historical Society, Hills House,
211 Derry Rd.

st

Saturday, December 3
Santas Workshop and Pancake
Breakfast, 8 a.m., Litchfield Middle
School. Come join us for the annual
Santas Workshop and Pancake Breakfast.
It is a perfect way to kick off the Holiday Season!
We start with story time for the kids while they
are waiting for Santa to arrive aboard a Litchfield
Fire Truck. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes
... plain, blueberry and chocolate chip of course!
There will be games, raffles, crafts and a photo
booth. It is a fun family community event that
raises money for local scholarships and educational

3rd

Friday, November 11
St. Joseph Hospital will host a Veterans
Honor Wall Dedication Ceremony. The
Honor Wall currently features a slide show
which recognizes the military service of its
employees who are currently serving or who have
served our country. The Honor Wall displays the
Military Service Seals of the Department of the
Army, United States Marine Corps, Department
of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, and the
United States Coast Guard. The Honor Wall is
a wonderful way to celebrate veterans and active
service members linked to St. Joseph Hospital and
in our broader community, says Rich Boehler,
MD, President and CEO. The public is invited to
join us on for the dedication ceremony at 1 p.m.
St. Joseph Hospital is located at 172 Kinsley St. in
Nashua. For more information about the Veterans
Council e-mail SJN-VeteransCouncil@sjhnh.org.

11th

Sunday, November 13
Join the Nashua Historical Society at 2
p.m. for French-Canadian Music and its
Cross-Culture. Lucie Therrien will take us
through the musical evolution of traditional
French-Canadian music across North America.
This program is free and open to the public through
a grant from the NH Humanities Humanities to
Go! Speakers Bureau. The program will be held at
the Nashua Historical Society, 5 Abbott St., www.
nashuahistoricalsociety.org.

3th

Red Cross Blood Drive Opportunities

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Hudson Fire Log

Saturday, October 22: 4:28 a.m. Medical aid, Bungalow Avenue. 9:00 a.m. Fire
call/medical aid, motor vehicle accident, Robinson Road. 9:14 a.m. Service call,
Constitution Drive. 9:20 a.m. Medical aid, Gabrielle Drive. 9:23 a.m. Assist citizen,
Adam Drive. 10:03 a.m. Medical aid, B Street. 1:13 p.m. Fire call, water pump issue,
Hudson Park Drive. 2:40 p.m. Fire call, suspicious package investigation, Lowell Road.
7:41 p.m. Service call, electrical problem, Gowing Road.
Sunday, October 23: 8:27 a.m. Medical aid, St. Laurent Drive. 1:55 p.m. Medical
Library Street. 2:17 p.m. Fire call, smoke in basement, Burnham Road. 3:12 p.m.
Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue. 3:33 p.m. Medical aid, Kimball Hill Road. 6:42 p.m.
Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue.
Monday, October 24: 3:52 a.m. Medical aid, Federal Street. 6:07 a.m. Assist citizen,
Alpine Avenue. 12:10 p.m. Assist citizen, burst water pipe, Mission Lane. 3:23 p.m.
Medical aid, Lowell Road. 3:26 p.m. Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue.
Tuesday, October 25: 6:08 a.m. Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue. 8:03 a.m. Medical
aid, Memorial Drive. 12:46 p.m. Fire call/medical aid, motor vehicle accident, Lowell
Road. 2:07 p.m. Medical aid, Webster Street. 3:21 p.m. Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue.
7:19 p.m.
Medical aid,
Lowell Road.
Wednesday,
October
26: 12:47
a.m. Medical
aid, Webster
Street. 4:01
a.m. Medical
aid, Highland
Street. 6:07
a.m. Assist

citizen, Alpine Avenue. 7:02 a.m. Fire call, electrical problem causing smoke condition
in kitchen, ventilated, Derry Road. 8:30 a.m. Fire call/medical aid, motor vehicle
versus pedestrian, Rodgers Library. 2:10 p.m. Medical aid, Burns Hill Road. 2:35 p.m.
Assist citizen, Alpine Avenue. 2:20 p.m. Fire call/medical aid, motor vehicle accident,
Kimball Hill Road and Central Street. 6:44 p.m. Assist citizen, Adelaide Street. 8:55
p.m. Medical aid, Gambia Street.
Thursday, October 27: 3:18 a.m. Medical aid, Westchester Court. 6:09 a.m. Assist
citizen, Alpine Avenue. 3:26 p.m. Medical aid, Derry Road. 5:23 p.m. Assist citizen,
Alpine Avenue. 7:49 p.m. Assist citizen, Dana Drive.
Friday, October 28: 1:39 a.m. Fire call/medical aid, motor vehicle accident, Hudson
Park Drive.

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County Commissioner
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Letters - continued from page 4

The Fox was running around with end-of-season high school sports games
and the start of playoffs, so struggled to get his paws on the keyboard this
week.
Guess the Foxs first mention should be to the return of Thumbs Down.
When they stopped, some communication has been received expressing
that the paper caved. On the flip side of the coin, the down proponents
expressed that both sides should be heard and the world is just not that rosy.
The Fox has never been known to wear rose-colored glasses but shades on
many occasions, just to look cool, not to hide behind. Thumbs will be
closely reviewed --maybe that isnt the right word-- but here is the key, if
your message could be taken as slander or libel, put your name on it. No
guerilla email messages will be printed.
Now the Fox is upset again
about Thumbs, but lets move
on.
The story about the change
in 2016 tax rate is very
politically correct. The Fox
wants you to think about the
school budget. If they had
$200,000 to put into Capital
Reserve accounts and now
another $200,000 that the
state has found, quick math
has that at $400,000 of extra
money. That is your money. Who was the school board thinking of when
they made this budget? Not the taxpayer.
The town and school district are in the process of preparing the FY 2018
budget; the books just were handed over to the Budget Committee for
their review. Lets hope Chairman Malcom Price takes a fine-tooth comb to
those books; the Budget Committee does take public input. Now a note of
interest, how can the Town of Windham have only a .45 percent increase
in their budget this year? Yes, less than a half of a percentage. Hudson tax
bills are being mailed on Tuesday the 8th. Yes, on the day after you cast your
ballot, you could get a second reason to run screaming into the street.
Speaking of next week, with elections on Tuesday the 8th and Veterans
Day on the 11th, the Fox knows that everyone runs to their mailboxes on
Friday to see the Thumbs page and maybe read the rest of the paper. Well,
it wont be there or, for that matter, there will be nothing in the mailbox, the
post office is closed on Friday; your HLN will be there on Saturday.
Just a note, now that Halloween is over, elections are next week. Looking
forward to Thanksgiving being seen on the calendar hanging on the wall.
The Hudson Fish and Game has its annual donation of turkeys in the works,
and the fixings are needed for the event. Mover and shaker Karen Knox
and her crew are at work; call her at 889-1501 to offer your help -- 1,500 to
1,800 meals might be needed this year for members of our village who need
a little support, on our national day of thanks.

original budget that was a balanced budget. Thankfully, the House and
Senate overturned the veto. Some expenditures that would have helped
NH were lost.
The media gave Maggie kudos on a balanced budget and did not
deserve. She would fit right into Hillarys current plans.
Maggie wanted to allow sanctuary cities in NH. This would allow
illegal aliens, dope dealers, thefts and even murders to live in these cities
and be somewhat protected against being apprehended and punished.
I have never seen so many commercials from Maggie that were full
boloney. She and Hillary would make a good pair together.
I do not know if you read about the recent interview with Hillary and
Matt Lauer. Matt asked Hillary why her e-mails that were suppose to
have been all turned over to the government, but continue to show up
daily. She was not ready for that question and went on a rampage. She
threw water and one person a glass at one of her own people who was
suppose to set up the questions and that was not one of them. She used
the most vulgar language for many minutes. Boy, she would make a
great president, just another country.

pornography tapings. You see the deaths of young children from the
lack of training or supervision of those charged with the oversight of the
health and welfare of the abused. The political celebrities hoped to
create a law where they would hold no responsibility for their actions in
the above cases; they didnt think anyone would care about the children.
They didnt know Sharon Carson.
Sharon Carson deserves our vote, she has our back. She doesnt
cave to threats or fear the loss of special interest support because she
represents us. On Nov. 8 please vote for Sharon Carson, State Senator
District 14 Londonderry Hudson and Auburn. We need to be heard
and our voice needs to remain louder than special interests. Sharon will
be our voice

Bob Wilkie, Hudson

To the residents of Litchfield, I am asking for your support on Nov. 8

to remain your State Representative. For the past two terms I have done
my best to represent your views in the NH House of Representatives.
On behalf of Litchfields town and School governments as well as several
of your fellow residents, I have submitted bills for new legislation,
testified with town ocials and citizens during committee hearings and
spoken on the House floor on your behalf. During this four year period,
I have missed only one session and frequently attended committee
meetings four or five days each week to serve our town. Rather than
avoid dicult decisions, I cast votes on all bills presented to the
legislature and did not take a walk when a vote was called.
Serving on the House Finance Committee, I was one of a small
group of Representatives assembling the States biennial budget
and, at the appointment of the Speaker, I also served on the Special
House Committee on Employee Pension Plans, the Capital Budget
Overview Committee (responsible for approval of State capital budget
appropriations) as well as the Joint (House and Senate) Committee on
Employee Classification.
In the next House session, the legislature will again be faced with
very dicult decisions concerning the states budget, the future of
Medicaid expansion, how we are to deal with the rainy day fund and
containing government growth. New problems requiring legislation
have also presented themselves such as the PFOA water contamination.
These problems require an experienced legislator such as myself with
the experience and drive to get things done. With your support, I will
continue to work diligently as your State Representative supporting the
needs of our community and the state.
I respectfully request your support in the Litchfield election on Nov.
8.

From a Proud Mother to her Talented Son

On Sunday, Oct. 30, I had the privilege of attending The Actor
Singers performance of Rock of Ages at Elm Street Junior High. It
was so refreshing and exciting to see so many talented young men and
women sing, dance and act. Bravo to the whole ensemble! I loved every
minute of it! I would like to especially congratulate Bill Girginis of
Hudson on his exceptional performance. I am so proud of him. As his
mother and I sat in the audience, we laughed, we clapped and we even
sang along with the cast. I have known Bill since he was a baby, and I
am so proud of the man he has become. Bill is a credit to his family, his
friends and the town of Hudson. My heart is filled with joy today, as I
rejoice in the accomplishments of our youth. I was so captivated by the
positive energy of the actors and the wonderful music, that I allowed
myself to forget about the negativity that seems to plague us daily.
Bravo to the Actor Singers, and thank you to Bill Girginis for giving his
mother and I a memorable Sunday that we will never forget!
Leslie Liakos, Hudson

Sharon Carson will be

the Voice of the People

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Friends of Hudson Fields

Hosts its First Fundraiser
Comedy Show

submitted by Diana LaMothe

Friends of Hudson Fields is a non-profit organization created in
collaboration with town and school officials with a common goal to
improve existing fields and create new fields for the community.
There was a great turnout at the first fundraising event last Saturday a
comedy show and mini auction at the White Birch. The comedians, Paul
Nardizzi, Dave Rattigan, Mac Livingston, and Jody Sloane all delivered
great laughs to the sold-out crowd.
The support from local businesses was amazing, with sponsors and
donors helping to make this event such a success. Wed like to send out a
special thank you to Great NH Restaurants (T-Bones, Cactus Jacks and
Copper Door), Lowell Police Superior Officers Association, Legacy
Wall Systems, Inc., Kendall Pond Pizza, Continental Paving, Friends of
Alvirne Lacrosse and Texas Roadhouse.
More fundraising efforts will take place in the near future. FHF is
always looking for ideas and volunteers. Checkout the Facebook page:
Get
Friends of Hudson NH Fields or e-mail friendsofhudsonnhfields@
gmail.com. Website: https://friendsofhudsonfields.wordpress.com.

On Nov. 8 we have more than a presidential decision to make; we

have a decision on how NH will continue in the future. While it is easy
to believe the governor will make the dierence the reality is NH form
of government has the weakest governor and it was designed to be so.
NH was formed in a way that allows the people to have a real voice in
how laws are made by making Reps and Senators the strongest part of
the process. The future of NH rests to a great degree on the NH Senate
and that is the purpose of this letter. Sharon Carson, a Londonderry
resident, has represented District 14 which is also Hudson and Auburn
with absolute honesty and integrity.
When faced with decisions that aect working families Senator
Carson always looked to both sides to fully understand the ramifications,
the unintended consequences, and voted to protect the working families.
We hear a lot about special interest funneling money to candidates and
we are then shown how their votes follow the money. Sharon Carson is
not one of those people in fact when faced with making a special interest
happy at the expense of local property taxpayers she chose the working
families and sided with taxpayers. It wasnt that she didnt want to help
the other side she just couldnt spend other peoples money when she
knew at this time they didnt have any to spare. Her reward was the
special interest decided to abandon her because she didnt do enough for
them. I am a taxpayer and I think Sharon Carson does do enough for us
and I am sorry the special interest doesnt understand. Sharon watches
our money like we do at home.
Sharon doesnt back down when she sees something is wrong. When
faced with a large group who had a list of political celebrities on their
board, the most notable who stood before her committee demanding
immunity for any harm caused by their actions she said no. Few people
had done their homework but Senator Carson did. Today you read the
cases of children handed back to parents who then used them for child

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LMS Honors Veterans

with its Annual
Breakfast and Ceremony
submitted by Carolyn Leite, Litchfield Middle School
The Litchfield Middle School is honored to be hosting its annual
Veterans Day Ceremony and Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 10. The
ceremony will take place in the LMS gymnasium starting at 7:45
a.m. All students are encouraged
to invite any relative who is a
veteran to come. The Unified
Arts Department will host
breakfast prior to the ceremony
from 7 to 7:45 a.m. for the
veterans and the students who
invited them. If a relative is able
to attend, RSVP to Melanie Neily
in the office, 424-2133, with the
name and the number of people
ASAP.
Students have been
encouraged to participate in
a writing contest honoring
veterans. This years theme is
What Freedom Means to Me.
Outstanding student work will be
included in the ceremony. LMS
is thankful to honor the men and
women who have demonstrated
patriotism and courage by joining
the armed forces of the United
States of America.

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the Needs of the Community

Frank Byron, Litchfield

Expect to Receive Anti-ALEC Mailers

About this time every two years liberal activist groups get all agitated
that numerous NH legislators of both parties belong to the American
Legislative Exchange Council, an educational entity. ALEC is the
largest, oldest, bipartisan association of legislators in the U.S. The
principals of ALEC are clearly identified at www.alec.org. Please
visit that site. ALEC promotes federalism (the separation of roles of
government between the several States and the national government);
free markets and limited eective regulation and government.
ALEC is not a place where legislators of any political party go to be
wined and dined by lobbyists. Indeed, an attendee must pay his or her
own way to the events. Some event costs are reimbursed by the State.
A scarce few are oered free due to contributions by organizations like
State Departments of Tourism, industries and businesses. To preempt
the sure to follow false and misleading negative advertising mailers and
flyers by special interest elite groups that have poured 100s of millions
into the State this cycle I am oering this letter. If you support Limited
Government Free Markets Federalism then visit www.alec.org to
learn more and please vote on Nov. 8.
Jordan Ulery, State Co-Chair ALEC-NH, Litchfield

In Loving Memory of
Tabatha Lynn Fauteux
1-24-1989 to 11-6-2015

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since you left.
You have left your mark
upon our chest.
A hole that will take time
to heal,
we ask God to fix
every time we kneel.
You left us so sudden,
no chance to say goodbye,
God needed an Angel
that day.
So he gave you your wings
to spread and fly.
There is not a day, Bubba, that
you dont cross our minds.
Our family puzzle has lost
a beautiful and special piece
The day you left our side.
Until we are together again, Tabatha,
our family remains incomplete.
Not all who wander are lost,
and not all who are gone will
ever be forgotten.
Forever in our hearts,
all our love, precious daughter,
sister, aunt and friend.
Love your family,
Dad, Mom, Kym, Shannon, Trevor
Makayla and MaKenzie

8 - November 4, 2016 | Hudson - Litchfield News

Training Prepares the Newest Litchfield

Firefighters for the Challenges Ahead

Sudoku

by David S. Morin
was used as a downed firefighter.
Litchfields newest firefighters
In this drill Josh sounded his
received some valuable training on
Personal Alert Safety System,
Oct. 26 at the Nashua Fire Rescue
and other firefighters had to
Training Center. The group, all
search for him and come to his
with one year or less experience
aid. Firefighter Corey Thomas
with the department, completed
said during his search of the
self-contained breathing apparatus
building the darkness made him
SCBA, search and rescue and
more alert to his surroundings.
mayday training.
The senses of hearing and touch
This training is designed
became the primary way he
not only to fine-tune their skills
navigated through the evolution.
but also build their confidence
Not knowing the floor plan
along with stressing the need for
required more communication
teamwork and communication
with his crew, so they did not
operating at fire scenes, said Fire
become separated.
Litchfield firefighters train at the Nashua Fire Rescue facility.
Chief Frank Fraitzl.
Firefighters may become
The training ground building can
trapped in a building and their
be intimidating to the newest firefighters. The structure is built to
only way to escape is through a wall. Each firefighter performed
challenge the crews with many different props, hazards and other
the self-rescue technique of squeezing through wall studs. In full
dangers. The basement of the building has no windows or lighting
gear breathing from their SCBA the firefighters had to squeeze
leaving it so dark that if you put your hand directly in front of your
themselves and equipment through the 16-inch opening. This task
face the hand cannot be seen. All these conditions firefighters will
is not as easy as it sounds. To get through the wall the trainees
face during their career.
must position themselves in a manner to get their body and air
The use of the SCBA was reviewed as this equipment allows
tank through the wall. Depending on a firefighters size, the air
firefighters to breathe fresh air while
tank may have to be removed off their
performing their duties saving them Photos by David S. Morin
back and pushed through the wall
from inhaling the heated and
first, always keeping the air mask on
poisonous smoke. The air tanks
their face and breathing.
are designed to hold a 30- to
Firefighter Ernie Thomas had
45-minute air supply, but when
served with the Pembroke, N.H., Fire
completing the strenuous work of
Department 20 years ago. Recently
a firefighter and breathing hard,
he joined the Litchfield department
the air is consumed much faster.
after his son Corey joined the ranks.
Controlled breathing and the
Ernie said he wanted to get back into
importance of not overextending
the fire service so he could serve
their time in the building were
the community and be able to work
emphasized. A high number
with his son. When asked what was
of firefighters are now seeing
different from his days 20 years ago,
increasing rates of cancer due to
he stated that equipment has been
the poisonous gases found in the
modernized and techniques updated.
smoke given off from fires. The
Both father and son completed several
importance of wearing the masks
of the training evolutions together
and how they keep these gases
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The new firefighters came
discussed.
away from the drill with a better
Firefighter Corey Thomas makes his way through the wall stud drill.
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will face and how their equipment
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Jerold A. Shattuck
On Oct. 31, 2016, after a brief illness, Jerry
Shattuck, 89, passed away peacefully at his home
surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born on June 30, 1927, in Londonderry, Vt., the
son of Marjorie (Wait) and Jerry Shattuck, he
spent his childhood on a farm in rural Vermont
where he learned the value of hard work and a
nurturing family. He learned to hunt, fish and ski
long before skiing became an industry.
Jerry graduated from Springfield High School
(Vt.) in 1945 and immediately and proudly
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
Fascinated with airplanes he went on to graduate
from Spartan School of Aeronautical Engineering
in Tulsa, Okla., in the late 1940s. Jerry began
his engineering career with Chance Vought in Dallas, Texas, but his
heart always longed to return to New England and in the late 1950s
he took an engineering position with Pratt and Whitney Engines in
Boston, Mass. In 1959 he began his career in the defense industry
with Raytheon in Andover, Mass., and took great pride in having
been a part of the Hawk and Patriot missile programs. Jerry retired
in 1993.
In 1960 Jerry married the love of his life, Deanna (Stewart) of
Springfield, Vt., and lived briefly in Salem Depot, N.H., before
moving to the home they built together in 1964 in Windham,
where they raised their family and he has lived for 52 years, the
last 17 years as part of a multigenerational household. Jerry was
predeceased by his wife in 1983.
Upon his retirement, he enjoyed retreating to his land in Weston,

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A cold and rainy day didnt stop the Alvirne Agri-Pet Caring
Crusaders this past Saturday morning, as vet science and pet care
students participated in the 2016 Walk for Whiskers. Jenny Beaudry,
veterinary science teacher, was so proud of these young, caring
adults who raised a whopping $7,420 to benefit NHs homeless
animals waiting for their fur-ever home at the Humane Society for
Greater Nashua. This quadrupled the amount raised from last years
walk.

Vt., where he maintained a camp, planted Christmas trees, cleared

trails and enjoyed skiing, deer hunting and spending time with
family and friends. He loved spending time at his sons family
business, Countrybrook Farm in Hudson; the silver haired man on
the old green John Deere tractor.
Jerry enjoyed following the Red Sox and Patriots, but his favorite
athletes were his grandchildren. He was a supportive fan of a
variety of local youth and school sports programs where they
played.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Donald; and
sister, Doris.
Jerry is survived by his three children and eight grandchildren; a
son, Daniel and his wife Patty of Windham, and their sons, Willem
and Curtis; a daughter, Julie and her husband Thomas Kukla of
Deerfield, N.H., and their sons, Jarad, Joshua, Tyler and Connor;
and a son, Jay and his wife Michelle of Hudson, and their children,
Hayden and Jasmine; also several nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Sunday, Nov. 13,
from 1 to 4 p.m., at Searles Chapel and Schoolhouse, 3 Chapel
Rd., Windham. Please join us as we share some refreshments and
celebrate a life well lived. Burial with military honors will take
place at a later date in Springfield, Vt.
The family would like to thank the following people whose
kindness made such a difference in the last few days of Jerrys life;
the nursing staff of Russell Hall, Holy Family Hospital, the staff at
Rockingham Visiting Nurse and Hospice and friends, who he always
considered extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the
cancer charity of your choice.

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Carol Anne Wilhelm, 46, a resident of Hudson, passed

away on Oct. 28, 2016. Carol had attended school in
Maynard, Mass.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia Benoit; her
sister Renee and husband Douglas Baird; her nephews,
Riley and Nolan Baird; her niece, Zoe Baird; her
grandmother, Mary Anne; and many aunts, uncles, and
cousins. Her family, her friends and her cats were most
important to her. She will be missed.

The family received visitors on Nov. 1 in the DumontSullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St. in Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations were asked to be made in
Carols loving memory to either the American Diabetes
Association at https://donations.diabetes.org, or the
National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/
support.
To share an online message of condolence, please visit
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Ghosts and Goblins on Parade at ELC

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As parents with young children in the Hudson school system
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at the H. O. Smith School and kindergarten aged students
and even some pre-kindergarten students are in the Library
Street School. Combined, the complex is known as the Early
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graders came down the street by classroom as kindergarteners
headed up the street, and then the loop was complete. Back
came the kindergarteners and the first graders were gone.
Treats were served in the different buildings and the SAU
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Parking at the Polls - continued from front page

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First Route in red - Central Street to Adelaide Street to Lions Avenue

Second Route in yellow- Central Street to Vinton Street to Blackstone Drive to Noel Street
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Exit Route - Lions Avenue to 2nd Street to Ferry Street

you to Ferry Street. An officer will be at the

intersection of Second Street and Ferry Street from
the time the polls open until they close to assist traffic
turning onto Ferry Street.
As for where to park, both police officers and
Hudson Highway employees will be in the parking
area to assist in finding empty spots and to keep traffic
moving, and to help pedestrians. When you are on
Lions Avenue the officer will either direct you to turn
right into the lot or to turn left to the area across the
street from the Hudson Community Center. If turning
right you might be directed around the back of the
building to the parking area on the north side. The
plan calls for seven employees (police and highway
employees) to be in the various parking areas to assist
in finding spots. Reminder, all vehicles parked on the
right side (if facing the Community Center) must exit
via the rear of the building onto Lions Avenue.
Voters are authorized to park on surrounding streets
as long as they park Right Wheel to Curb and dont
block driveways, fire hydrants, intersection or park in
a manner that prevents the Hudson Fire Department
to safely maneuver their equipment (the ladder truck),
in case of an emergency. Voters can also park at the
Pickle Ball Park on Melendy and an officer will assist
you in crossing Central Street (starting at 3 p.m.).
Your town has worked hard to make getting to the
polls as positive as possible. Please have patience, but
only you can decide who will get your vote!

Area Boy Scouts to Gather Food for the Local Pantries

submitted by Ben Dibble
In southern New Hampshire, local food pantries feel the economic strain as they receive more calls
and visitors each month. The area Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops are helping again this year to
meet that need. Your area Hudson Scouts are helping again.
On Saturday, Nov. 5, Cub Scouts, Girl and Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts and Explorers will hit the streets
to deliver tens of thousands of door hangers to residences across the Nashua area.
One week later, on Saturday, Nov. 12, Scouts will retrieve the bags filled with non-perishable goods for
distribution to local pantries.
We seem to have touched upon a formula that makes it easy for people to give, and the residents of
our communities have always been generous, said Jack Gaylord, district director of Arrowhead District of
the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America. Our Scouts are proud to be able to help our local
citizens.
This time of year, pantries often see their lowest food reserves, yet an increase in need, said Gaylord.
One of many Scout service projects, Scouting for Food brings youth an awareness of their communities
needs, and also demonstrates the astounding support our neighbors provide one another. Some pantries
tell us this single food drive keeps their shelves stocked for over four months. To think that one-third of
the food helping local families comes through the hands of Scouts is a remarkable testament to Scoutings
importance.
With so many varieties of canned foods in todays supermarkets, choosing what to donate can be

a difficult decision. Dieticians suggest the following items to be good contributions in the perfect
Scouting for Food bag:
2 cans of hearty soup, stew or chili
1 can of fruit and 1 can of 100% fruit juice
2 cans of tuna, chicken or salmon
1 can of vegetables
1 can of tomato or pasta sauce (plastic bottle)
1 canned meal
1 can of beans
1 box of pasta
The Scouts want to remind those donating to put their bags out Friday night, or before 8 a.m. on
Saturday the 12th. The little Cub Scouts get really excited when they see a bag of food on the porch or
front steps of a house. If you can make sure the bags are out, the Scouts will do their part to get them to
those that need them.
If you find that your bag was somehow missed, please bring it to your local church, food bank or
grocery store. They all accept donations of food and will get it to the folks that need it.
For more information, visit the website of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America at www.
nhscouting.org.

Staff photo by Bruce Preston

Alvirne Students Embark on Building a Tiny House

On Thursday, Oct. 27, students and teachers from the
Alvirne High School building trades class were the host for
the kickoff event of the New Hampshire Lottery and New
Hampshire Home Builders Associations Tiny House New
Hampshire initiative.
Over the next several months, students at Alvirne will build
a small portable house complete with heating, plumbing
and electricity. There will be four other houses built by other
New Hampshire high schools. The New Hampshire Lottery is
providing funding for the program, and the New Hampshire
Home Buildings Association is also providing support,
including custom trailers for transporting the completed
homes.
In the photo, building trade students Nick Seccareccio, left,
and Brian Covey work on the trailer platform that the tiny
house will be placed on when it is completed.

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Getting into Character with Down on the Farm Day

Junior high students dress as farmers and chickens.

Re-elect Dennis Hogan for

Hillsborough County Attorney
As Hillsborough County Attorney I would
welcome the opportunity to continue leading the
excellent work of the County Attorneys Office
for the another two years. These coming years
will absolutely require the experience of proven
leadership.
The increased case load from the epidemic of
imported illegal opium-derivative drugs has been
a major challenge over the last five years. Drug
use is the underlying issue for most of the cases.
I have supported Drug Courts in turning some
people from being regular problems to regular
citizens. Four years ago the Drug Court in Nashua
was formed and now has six graduates. Today
we are past the planning stage in bringing a Drug
Court to Manchester. Although it is not a magic
bullet to the countys drug problem, it is a humble
beginning and a great help to those who have
graduated. When we address crimes from drug
addiction with a low recidivism remedy we find it
is much cheaper when compared with addressing
the crime and social damage which follows drug
addiction. It is a wise investment for taxpayers.
Politics has no place in my office in the
service of justice. I will never take politics into
consideration when selecting my assistant county
attorneys. This has allowed me to bring in only
the most qualified attorneys who will push
themselves to the highest standards. Every citizen
is entitled to equal treatment under the law and
will always get just that from my office. We only
deal with the facts and the law. To see how this
improves the experience of the victims we serve,
check out the video linked to
my Facebook page: Dennis
Hogan Attorney.
In addition to my record of
excellence as County Attorney,
I bring prior years of leadership
and management experience
from outside the office. I served
as one of Nashuas Delegates
to the 17th Constitutional
Convention as teenager in 1984.
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I took their management training course and got
actual management experience. After law school
I served on the Nashua Board of Education Policy
Committee, when we restructured the committee
system and got out of the headlines after the Julia
Earl years, later becoming Policy Committee chair.
The County Attorneys office receives 138 cases
per attorney per year. Justice cannot be wellserved by attorneys having attention spread too
thinly. Therefore, we are planning a new intake
work flow for the files. It can be explained in
brief as a unit which will quickly do the less
complicated work so that the remaining staff has
additional time for the more complicated matters.
Our challenge for the next term is the
introduction of a new streamlined court process
referred to as Felonies First. Instead of a Circuit
Court arraignment as the first step in a felony
case, the first step will be an arraignment in
Superior Court. This shifts the work to the County
Attorneys Office. By perfecting the new intake
work flow we will be ready to take advantage
of the opportunities presented by Felonies First.
Victimless cases are best dealt with quickly allow
more time for other cases. Having appropriate
time to focus on the worse offenders is the key to
being tough on crime.
Please help me continue our successful
prosecutions and finish my improvements and
advances by casting a vote for Dennis Hogan for
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HFD Hands Out Glow Necklaces

Photos by David S. Morin

Mrs. Demers Pre-K 4 year olds

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson

Presentation of Mary Academy celebrated its annual Down on the Farm Day on Oct. 28. Students
and staff got into the spirit of Halloween and fall by dressing in farmer attire. There were even some
students dressed as animals! Principal Sister Maria Rosa said, I started this tradition almost 10 years ago.
It was a nice way to get all the students involved from age three through grade eight. It is a PMA custom
that the students really look forward to.

Future firefighters trick or treating.

Firefighter Andrew Gardner gets a hug

for keeping this ghoul safe.

PLEASE ELECT
HAROLD (HAL) LYNDE
As Your
State Representative

$400 MILLION and counting -

the cumulative amount of state cost shifted

onto town and city property tax payers since
2012 by then Speaker OBrien and his
followers in the legislature. This was done
without, thus far, any consequences, without
town meeting approvals and without consulting with town and city officials who try to
frugally manage town budgets.

I will oppose any effort to reduce State funding to our towns.

I will work to reverse the State cost-shifting to our towns.
I will work to responsibly address the disease of addiction
afflicting so many of our youth.

Over 45 years of service to my community:

Founder of Pelham Community Coalition planting foundations

for good decisions addressing the issues of substance abuse
Pelham VFW - 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award
Pelham Selectman 28+ years
Pelham State Representative - 1996 - 2002
Pelham Old Home Day committee since 1998
Soccer coach 20 years
Founding Member of Pelham Forestry Committee
Veteran US Army, USMCR
Graduate of Northeastern University BSEE, MSEE
Raytheon retiree
Married to Charlene Takesian,
Father of seven, grandfather of 13 a true blessing

12 - November 4, 2016 | Hudson - Litchfield News

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The question is, dont the pumpkins not chosen for Halloween Jack O Lanterns look sad?
The antique spreader was still full and some not so well-shaped ones were still around its wheels.

Campbell High School

Performing Arts Teacher Named
Claes Nobel Educator
of Distinction
submitted by Campbell High School
Jill Pennington, a performing arts teacher at
Campbell High School, was recently selected
as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the
National Society of High School Scholars. A
role model to pupils, Pennington was nominated
for outstanding dedication and commitment to
excellence in the classroom.
Each year student members of NSHISS are
invited to nominate the educator who has made
the most significant contribution to their academic
career for the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
award. This honor recognizes exemplary
educators whose passion and devotion inspire
their students to grow and develop as scholars,
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attending the annual Nobel Week festivities in
Stockholm, to internships with major corporations
and government agencies, pre-college summer
study programs and more than $1,000,000 in
exclusive scholarships awarded annually, NSHISS
is continually seeking new ways to provide
lifetime learning and growth opportunities for
academically talented and accomplished student
leaders and the educators who support them.
Dedicated educators who exhibit a
commitment to excellence deserve our highest
praise and appreciation, said NSHISS President
James W. Lewis. Through our Educators of
Distinction program and the grants we provide
to support professional development and enrich
classroom instruction, we hope to acknowledge
and encourage the vital work of the teachers,
counselors and administrators who are shaping
the intellect and character of our young scholars.

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Carving Out a Lesson on Halloween Safety

Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
School Resource Officer Cassandra Avery came
to visit the first graders at the Presentation of Mary
Academy in Hudson to discuss Halloween safety.
The students were excited to share how much safety
they knew. Officer Avery handed out a Halloween
checklist and reviewed it with the class. Most students
knew they should never go trick or treating alone and
to always let a grownup check their candy. They all

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Pictures were projected on the classroom SmartBoard
and the students had to choose the correct answers.
Some images were of safely lit houses and strangers
that they should avoid. All the students received a
D.A.R.E. sticker for their hard work. These first graders
were well prepared for Halloween!

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submitted by Hudson Police Department

On Friday, Oct. 28, at approximately 7:53 p.m., Hudson Police
responded to the area of Central Street near Adelaide Street for a
report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian.
Upon arrival it was determined a 2009 Ford Flex was traveling east
on Central Street. The operator of the vehicle was Vincent Stratton,
44, Hudson. Two pedestrians were struck by Strattons vehicle as
they were crossing Central Street in the crosswalk. The pedestrians
were Shelley Simpson, 32, also of Hudson, and her 7 year old son.
Simpson sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries. She
was transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center by the
Hudson Fire Department. Simpsons son was also taken to SNHMC
with non-life threatening injuries. Stratton was not injured.
The roadway was closed for several hours while the Hudson Police
Accident Reconstruction team processed the scene. There are no
charges at this time, however, the case is under investigation.

Little Ghouls and their Parents

Come Out for Fright Night

Photos by David S. Morin

Hudson Pedestrians
Struck by Vehicle

The ghouls, skeletons and superheroes dance at Fright Night.

At right: Brin
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Even the scary creatures also had fun.

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Eleven-month-old Hannah Gervais experiences her first Fright Night.
Its actually a frightfully fun night for officers,
parents and children alike. Every year around
Halloween, costumed children along with their
parents, come to the Hudson Community Center
for Fright Night.
This delightfully ghoulish event is sponsored
by the Children
of Hudson
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and the police

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department. Since 1990, C.H.I.P.S., which consists
of a committee of police officers, business people
and concerned citizens, has worked to fund and
produce programs that allow local police officers
to meet and socialize with Hudsons children and
their parents.

Hudson Police Ocer Tyler Toney plays limbo with the kids at Fright Night.

Hudson - Litchfield News | November 4, 2016 - 15

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Congressional Candidate Jim Lawrence

Meets with Local Elected Officials

Left side, from front to back, former Rep. Jim Lawrence, Andre Prout, and Rep. Kim Rice.
Right side, from front, Rep. Gregory Smith, Rep. Jordan Ulery, Sen. Sharon Carson, and Rep. Shawn Jasper.
submitted by Jim Lawrence
Speaker Shawn Jasper, Rep. Kim Rice, Rep. Jordan Ulery, Rep.
Monday night Jim Lawrence, Hudson resident and candidate
Gregory Smith, and candidate Andrew Prout. Jim Lawrence is
for U.S. Congress, sat down with local elected officials to
a former three-term state rep., Air Force veteran and U.S. Air
discuss issues and update them on what he sees as the key
Force Academy graduate and small businessman who currently
issues leading into Tuesdays election.
resides with his family in Hudson. If elected on Tuesday, he
It is a vitally important part of being a congressman to be
will represent New Hampshires second congressional district.
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the concerns of the
voters, said Jim
Lawrence. Thats
why I have been
holding town hall
meetings, business
tours and meetings
with local officials
to make sure I
understand the
challenges and issues
across the state.
Lawrence has
just concluded a
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town hall meetings
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Alvirne Cross Country Displays High-Caliber Performances at States
submitted by Keanna Smigliani
Noah Bellomo takes second in Division 1
Championships!
On the rainy Saturday afternoon of Oct. 29,
the performances of the Alvirne boys and girls
cross country teams reflected their hard work
at the Division 1 State Championships. The
competitive meet took place at Derryfield Park,
one of the most difficult courses in the state for
cross country runners.
The girls team placed four runners in the top
25. Led by senior Shaylyn Saunders (19:41,
13th), sophomore Jessica Fontaine (20:09, 21st),
senior Amber Bardsley (20:10, 23rd), and senior
Katie Bellomo (20:13, 25th), the Lady Broncos
took third place overall, with an average time
of 20:09, behind Pinkerton and Bishop Guertin.
Additional varsity finishes came from junior
Jenna Bradish (20:30), senior Haley Summers
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(21:05), and senior Kendra Mulligan (22:06).
The boys team saw surprising finishes and
personal records from nearly every varsity member. The team was led by senior
Noah Bellomo, who placed second overall in the division with a time of 16:16,
only three seconds behind the winner. Bellomo has been known for his middle
distance titles on the track for the 800 meters and the 1000 meters, and proved
the depth of his distance talent at Saturdays meet. Not far behind Bellomo was
sophomore Justin Carbonneau (17:02), senior Richard DAmico (17:29), junior Cam
Moores (17:34), junior Matt Roberts (17:51), junior Will Horgan (18:03), and senior

Mitchell Lavoie (18:29).

The boys team finished
with an average time of
17:14, earning them fifth
place.
Both teams are
training for the Meet of
Champions, which will be
taking place this Saturday,
Nov. 5 at Nashua High
School South. Be sure to
check out the team blog at
http://alvirnexc.blogspot.
com/ and the team Twitter
page @AlvirneXC.
Alvirne cross country
races at JV state meet
On an earlier rainy
afternoon, Friday, Oct.
21, Alvirnes cross country
teams raced at the Division
1 Junior Varsity meet in Nashua. The girls team ran to a fourth-place finish, and
the boys pulled out a fifth placement. Girls top-50 finishes came from Keanna
Smigliani (13th), Ava Smigliani (14th), Samantha Brownrigg (21st), Ella Simpson
(31st), Morgan Merrill (40th). On the boys side, Jimmy Descoteaux (21st), Joey
Infantino (34th), Kevin Rancourt (37th) and Josh Laine (42nd) did just as well.
Overall, the meet was a success and spectators saw numerous personal records
being set across the board.

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Senior Noah Bellomo places second overall.

Acknowledging Bronco Cheer Seniors

Before the
Broncos-Blue
Hawks football
game on Friday,
the senior
members of the
cheer team were
recognized with
their parents
and families.
From the left are
Mallory Floyd,
Olivia Roberts,
Sam Harrison,
Lauren
Ferentino,
Maddy
Champagne and
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Season with an Exclamation Point
The Campbell Cougars football team closed out
interception, and sophomore
its regular season campaign with a 32-14 road win
Garrett Walker recovered a
over the Franklin Golden Tornados on Saturday.
fumble.
Although it was a rainy afternoon, it was a good one
The Cougars finished the
for Campbell junior running back Ryan Yanuszewski
season with a strong 6-2
who eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing for the season.
record and second place
Yanuszewski ran for 180-yards and two TDs and
in their conference. When
currently stands
asked about the season,
at 1,100 yards
Coach Gush said he was
rushing for the
happy with where his team is
year.
at this point. Were playing
Harrison
very good football right
Vedrani scored
now and we accomplished
twice for the
what we set out to do; win
Cougars; once
enough of our first eight to
through the
get a ninth Gush said. He
air and then
added, Were a pretty young
he carried the
team, and our guys have
ball for a tough
really grown and matured
2-yard score.
throughout the season.
Sophomore QB
Were excited to face the
Adam Breton was
next challenge and see how
eight of 15 for
far we take this season.
101 yards and
The Cougars will travel
two TDs; one
to Stevens High School in
to Vedrani and
Claremont for their semione to freshman
final game. The Cardinals,
Keegan Mills.
who finished 6-2 in their
Junior running back Ryan Yanuszewski
Mills also led the
conference, bring a veteran
eclipses 1,000 yards for the season.
Cougars defense
group to the field and are a
in tackles, posting
well-rounded team with a
eight while junior Devin Ventura
strong running and passing game. The Cougars will need to be on
recorded seven tackles. Junior
their game in order to extend their season.
Nick Boucher recorded an

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Litchfield Police Log

From: Laurie Warren

Wednesday,
19: 6:52 a.m. Motor vehicle accident,
Area News
Group, October
Tel# 880-1516
7:18News
a.m. Assist citizen, Liberty Way. 12:31
Paper: Pinecrest
Hudson Road.
Litchfield
p.m.BOARD
Animal involved incident, Albuquerque Avenue. 12:33 p.m.
ZONING
Domestic disturbance.
PUBLIC
NOTICE
Thursday, October 20: 2:25 a.m. Animal involved incident,
PO# Hillcrest Road. 7:41 a.m. Animal involved incident, Liberty Way.
Please email
PO#Assist
if required
9:58 a.m.
other agency, Liberty Way. 10:14 a.m. Road

2:52 p.m. Animal involved incident, Charles Bancroft Highway.

9:07 a.m. Assist citizen, Charles Bancroft Highway.
Tuesday, October 25: 1:30 a.m. Disturbance, Darlene Lane. 7:46
a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Lance Avenue. 10:27 a.m. Assist citizen,
Liberty Way. 10:39 a.m. Paperwork service, Pilgrim Drive. 10:56
a.m. Paperwork service, Page Road. 11:52 a.m. Motor vehicle
Lockout, Page Road. 12:37 p.m. Alarm, Newstead Street. 4:06
hazard, Cutler Road and Derry Road. 1:13 p.m. Assist citizen,
p.m. Paperwork service, Charles Bancroft Highway. 5:35 p.m.
Liberty Way. 3:22 p.m. Paperwork service, Talent Road. 6:38
Motor vehicle complaint, Charles Bancroft Highway. 6:42 p.m.
p.m. Animal Involved incident, Albuquerque Avenue. 8:42 p.m.
Well being check, Woodburn Drive. 8:45 p.m. Police assistance,
Paperwork service, Liberty Way.
Liberty Way.
Friday, October 21: 7:21 a.m. Paperwork service, Derry Road.
Wednesday, October 26: 12:22 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colby
TOWN OF HUDSON
8:21 a.m. Road hazard, Albuquerque and Charles Bancroft
Road. 8:06 a.m. Lost property, Liberty Way. 10:19 a.m. Police
Highway. 9:08 a.m. Assist citizen, Liberty Way. 9:23 a.m. Assist
assistance, Stark Lane. 10:42 a.m. Animal involved incident,
November 10, 2016
citizen, Liberty Way. 11:32 a.m. Medical emergency, Charles
Albuquerque Avenue. 11:11 a.m. Animal involved incident,
The Hudson Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on Thursday
Bancroft Highway. 9:55 p.m. Overdue person, Tanager Way.
Rocky Hill Road. 11:48 a.m. Search warrant, Nakomo Drive.
November 10, 2016, in the Community Development Paul Buxton Meet11:51 p.m. Noise complaint, Page Road.
12:14 p.m. Follow up, Liberty Way. 12:55 p.m. Assist other
Saturday, October 22: 8:45 a.m. Animal involved incident,
agency, Liberty Way. 1:15 p.m. Assist citizen, Liberty Way. 3:44
ing Room in the basement of Hudson Town Hall (please enter by ramp
Jim Michaud,
of Hudson,
Assistant
Lance
Avenue.Assessor
9:48 a.m. Fire Alarm, Woodhawk Way. 2:50 p.m. From:
p.m.Doreena
Follow Stickney
up, Charles Bancroft Highway. 9:29 p.m. Noise
entrance at right side). The public hearings forAttn:
applications
will beginTown
at
Email/Fax:
jmichaud@hudsonnh.gov
Areacomplaint,
News Group,
880-1516
Disturbance, Stark Lane. 7:26 p.m. Motor vehicle complaint,
PageTel#
Road.
7:30 PM, with the applications normally being
heard in the
order listed
Total Column Inches: 2 x 3 TotalCharles
6
Paper:
Hudson~Litchfield
Bancroft Highway. 7:41 p.m. Suspicious person,
Thursday,
October 27: News
7:45 a.m. Police assistance, Liberty Way.
below.
Deerwood Drive. 11:24 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Charles Bancroft PO#_______________
8:08 a.m. Complaint, Charles Bancroft Highway. 9:49 a.m. Assist
Cost: $ 73.50/week x 4 wks = $294.00
SUITABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE SENSORY IMPAIRED WILL
citizen,
Liberty
Way.
11:54 a.m. Motor vehicle complaint, Charles
Run date(s): 11/3 ; 11/10 ; 12/1 &Highway.
12/8
Please
call with
PO#
if required
BE PROVIDED UPON ADEQUATE ADVANCE NOTICE BY CALLING
Sunday,
October
23:
8:48
a.m.
Tree
down,
Corning
Road.
9:05
Bancroft
Highway.
1:23
p.m. Assist citizen, Charles Bancroft
Phone: 886-6009
886-6008 OR TDD 886-6011.
a.m.Please
Paperwork
service,
Brook
Road.
12:20
p.m.
Assist
citizen,
Highway.
call me with your approval of the following ad proof:
Page Road. 3:55 p.m. Paperwork service, Charles Bancroft
Friday, October 28: 6:13 a.m. Alarm, Simeon Lane. 8:35
The following items before the Board will be considered:
Highway.
9:35
p.m.
Assist
citizen,
Liberty
Way.
a.m. Medical emergency, Page Road. 8:36 a.m. Animal
I.
PUBLIC HEARINGS OF SCHEDULED APPLICATIONS
Monday, October 24: 8:29 a.m. Police assistance, Liberty Way.
involved incident, Cobbler Court. 9:19 a.m. Suspicious vehicle,
BEFORE THE BOARD
8:41 a.m. Assist citizen, Liberty Way. 8:51 a.m. Koty Emmons,
Albuquerque Avenue. 3:55 p.m. Paperwork service, Sparrow
1. Case 128-006 (11-10-16): Pearson Hudson NH, LLC, 169
22, of Litchfield, was arrested on a warrant. 10:32 a.m. VIN
Court. 7:59 p.m. Assist other agency, Derry Road. 10:54 p.m.
D.W. Highway, Nashua, NH, requests a Wetland Special
verification, Woodland Drive. 10:41 a.m. Alarm, Brenton Street.
Medical emergency, Charles Bancroft Highway. 11:52 p.m.
Exception to construct a water main extension from the
Disorderly conduct, Charles Bancroft Highway.
Route 3A (Webster St.) right-of-way onto 288 Webster St.,
Saturday, October 29: 1:25 a.m. Courtesy ride, Charles Bancroft
Map 128/Lot 006. This water main will run through an
-Town of HudsonHighway. 2:29 a.m. Assist other agency, Pakesso Circle. 8:48
abandoned railroad corridor, which is partially located
a.m. Alarm, Cobbler Court. 10:18 a.m. Paperwork service,
within a 50-foot wetland setback. The proposed project
Pilgrim Drive. 10:26 a.m. Paperwork service, Page Road. 11:08
impacts 2,435-sf of wetland buffer. [Map 128, Lot 006,
a.m. Police information, Nesenkeag Drive. 12:22 p.m. Paperwork
Zoned R-2; HZO Article XIIIA 334-35, Uses within
The Hudson Assessing Department has hired a contractor,
service, Liberty Way. 1:27 p.m. Animal involved incident,
Wetland Conservation District.]
Chatfield Drive. 2:55 p.m. Parking complaint, Brickyard Road.
Cross Country Appraisal Group, to conduct house-to-house
Drive. 5:18 p.m. Medical emergency, Bristol Way. 6:41 p.m.
data collection on residential properties, from Nov. 1, 2016
2. Case 197-145 (11-10-16): Paul and Kimberly Joviak,
Medical emergency, Bradford Road. Drive. 7:00 p.m. Disorderly
thru May 31, 2017, for purposes of property revaluation, in
5 Hemlock Street, Hudson, NH, request a Special Excepconduct, Charles Bancroft Highway. 7:47 p.m. Assault, Charles
tion for an Accessory Living Unit (ALU) to be constructed
addition to Town of Hudson personnel. All field personnel
Bancroft Highway. 8:08 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Charles
within the existing single-family dwelling. [Map 197, Lot
have photo identification issued by, and their vehicle
Bancroft Highway. 9:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Snowdrop
145, Zoned TR; HZO Article XIIIA 334-73.3, Accessory
Lane. 9:13 p.m. Disorderly conduct, Charles Bancroft Highway.
information on record at, the Hudson Police Department.
Living Unit.]
9:20 p.m. Assault, Charles Bancroft Highway. 9:47 p.m. Assault,
It is requested that property owners please allow the
II. REVIEW OF MINUTES
Charles Bancroft Highway.
personnel to review the interior of property as well as
III. REQUEST FOR REHEARING
Sunday, October 30: 1:05 a.m. Noise complaint, Talent Road.
allow them to conduct exterior measurements. Should you
IV. OTHER
2:27 a.m. Road hazard, Talent Road. 2:36 a.m. Road hazard,
have
any
questions
or
concerns
in
regards
to
this
process
Talent Road. 1:45 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, April Drive. 6:19
1. Review and approval of 2017 meeting dates.
p.m. Deliver a message, Cutler Road. 10:12 p.m. Police service,
please contact the Assessing Department (886-6009).
2. Discussion of any Town/State activity of Interest to the Board.
Charles Bancroft Highway. 10:32 p.m. Welfare Check, Derlon
Thank
you
for
your
continued
cooperation.
Bruce Buttrick- Zoning Administrator
Lane.
POSTED: Town Hall, Library, Post Office 11-4-16

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Thumbs up to the AHS Girls and Boys

Soccer Teams for their support in wearing their
deannestrong shirts. To leave me speechless is
quite impressive!
Thumbs down to Hudson Firefighters Union
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causes while keeping a large portion for their socalled expenses by using the Hudson Firefighters
good name with their permission? I am on the do
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Thumbs up to properly disposing recyclables.
Thumbs up to conservatives who believe in
God and think that the Constitution has been
twisted by liberal judges to illegitimately try to
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thank all of the volunteers that work for the town

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U.S. Attorneys Office Establishes Election Day Hotline

submitted by the Office of U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, District
of New Hampshire
United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice announces the
establishment of an Election Day hotline in coordination with the
U.S. Justice Departments nationwide Election Day program for the
general election on Nov. 8, 2016. The hotline number is (603) 2302503.
United States Attorney Rice said: The freedom to vote without
interference, discrimination or hindrance is a fundamental civil right
enjoyed by United States citizens. The Department of Justice will
act promptly and aggressively to protect the integrity of the election
process and to ensure that every vote is counted and that no vote is
stolen by fraud.
U.S. Attorney Rice has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark S.
Zuckerman to serve as the District Election Officer for the District of
New Hampshire. In that capacity, AUSA Zuckerman is responsible
for overseeing the districts handling of complaints of election fraud
and voting rights abuses in consultation with Justice Department
Headquarters in Washington. He is also responsible for monitoring
the Election Day hotline, which may be reached by calling (603)
230-2503.
The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring
election fraud and discrimination at the polls, and combating these

violations whenever and wherever they occur. The departments

long-standing Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also
seeks to ensure public confidence in the integrity of the election
process by providing local points of contact within the department
for the public to report possible election fraud and voting rights
violations while the polls are open on Election Day.
Federal law protects against such crimes as intimidating or bribing
voters, buying and selling votes, altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot
boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without
their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters
and provides that they can vote free from acts that intimidate or
harass them. For example, actions of persons designed to interrupt
or intimidate voters at polling places by questioning or challenging
them, or by photographing or videotaping them, under the pretext
that these are actions to uncover illegal voting may violate federal
voting rights law. Further, federal law protects the right of voters to
mark their own ballot or to be assisted by a person of their choice.
The franchise is the cornerstone of our American democracy. We
all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise
it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to
justice. In order to respond to complaints of election fraud or voting
rights abuses regarding the November 8, 2016 general election,
and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate

authorities, AUSA Zuckerman will be on duty in this District while

the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at the following
dedicated Election Day hotline: (603) 230-2503.
In addition, the FBI will have special agents available in each
field office and resident agency throughout the country to receive
allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on Election
Day. The FBI can be reached by the public at (603) 472-2224.
Complaints about possible violations of the federal voting rights
laws can also be made directly to the Civil Rights Divisions Voting
Section in Washington, D.C. by phone at 1-800-253-3931 or (202)
307-2767, by fax at (202) 307-3961, by e-mail to voting.section@
usdoj.gov, or by complaint form at www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/
votintake/index.php.
U.S. Attorney Rice said, Ensuring free and fair elections depends
in large part on the cooperation of the American electorate. It
is imperative that those who have specific information about
discrimination or election fraud make that information available
immediately to my Office, the FBI or the Civil Rights Division.
A Federal Election Fraud Fact Sheet that explains what triggers
federal criminal jurisdiction in connection with elections and voting
rights is posted on the United States Attorneys website: www.usdoj.
gov/usao/nh.

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Hudson~LitchfieldSports
Team Radz Takes Championship
with a Walkoff

Bronco Volleyball Season

Ends in Exeter

Hudson~LitchfieldSports
reported these stats: Liz DeRosa nine kills, five
digs, two aces; Marissa Sweeney four kills, three
blocks; and Amanda Wetmore six kills, nine
digs, four blocks.
Graduating this year are Jessica DiCicco,
Marissa Sweeney, Amanda Wetmore, Sarah
OBrien and Rachel Perron.

submitted
by Becky
Radziewicz,
Hudson Girls
Softball League
Team Radz,
in the teams
inaugural
season, finished
in second place
out of eight
teams for the
regular season,
with a 9-5
record. They
went 3-0 in
playoffs, facing
the fourthseeded Red
Hotz in the
championship.
Red Hotz
took a 8-0 lead
in the top of
the first inning,
but Team Radz
came back to tie
the game in the
Team Radz, from left: Megan Radziewicz, Kirstin Ross, Becky Radziewicz, Jeff Sousa, Chris Kulick,
bottom of the
Nikko Tremblay, Krystin Le Colst, John Brun, Pete Radziewicz, Amy McVey, Mike Clement,
seventh, 13-13,
Bill Moguaro, Keith Zajac, and Peter Radziewicz.
thanks to backMissing from photo: Mike Lacasse and Chris Aucoin.
to-back-to-back
hits by three of
Nikko Tremblay led the women with a .569
the women on the team, Amy McVey, Kirstin Ross,
average and 36 runs scored. The Cy Young Award
and Megan Radziewicz. Stellar defense kept the
for the season went to John Brun, who pitched 15
Red Hotz from scoring in the top of the eighth.
games with a 6.427 ERA (with is unheard of in
Keith Zajac hit a walkoff solo homerun in the
slowpitch softball)!
bottom of the eighth to win the championship.
The team thanks Chris Kulick for providing
Peter Radziewicz, Jr. led the offense for the
refreshments all season.
season with .719 batting average, and 52 RBIs.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Courtesy photo

by Len Lathrop
When you win twice as many games as you
lose, that, especially in NHIAA Division 1, is
a very good year. Making the tournament is a
feat within itself. Last Wednesday the Alvirne
Broncos traveled to Exeter for a first-round playoff
game. Unfortunately, they lost in three sets with
the scores of 16-25, 23-25, 20-25. Coach Langer

In other Hudson volleyball action, last Friday the HMS Colts volleyball won the D2 tri-county championship.
They ended their season 14-1, easily defeating Southside from Manchester in two sets with the scores of 25-19, 25-17.
The key to the Colts success was solid defense that was played all the way around.

Griffith Grabs the DAV Pro Stock Open 150 Win

at Seekonk Speedway
Young Hudson native puts a cap on a breakout New England campaign
submitted by Eric LaFleche
Derek Griffith and the No. 12 Hitman
Industries/FEP Insurance/LCM Racing team rolled
into Seekonk Speedway for the final race in the
New England region looking for a great finish, to
what has been a breakout season for the 19-yearold Hudson, N.H., native.
The 150-lap main event was part of the
prestigious DAV. The annual event that
showcases the top drivers from around New
England; DAV honors D. Anthony Venditti, the
pioneer who built Seekonk Speedway in 1946
and the Venditti family continues to operate the
track to this day. This event has become one of
the most sought after victories for any race car
driver.
Griffith was fast right out of the hauler and,
with Crew Chief Louie Mechalides at the helm
of the set-up, the driver is always in good hands.
Courtesy photo
Griffith narrowly missed a $10,000 pay day earlier
in the year at Seekonk by finishing on the podium
to get through traffic; I was able to make some
for the 200-lap U.S. Pro Stock Championship
moves that I knew I had the car to make. Louie
race, so the team had very good notes with which
just makes it so easy, he always gives me a car I
to start their weekend.
can work with. Some of the guys were wrecking
Rolling off in the 6th starting spot in his
out early and we knew we
qualifying heat race, Derek quickly moved
had to clear that, so we didnt
through the field and finished in the third position.
become involved. This is a
This would translate to an eighth-place starting
huge win for our team and it
spot in the 150-lap feature event.
was a total team effort.
Griffith brought the No. 12 to the starting grid
The event saw multiple
and upon the green flag, Derek started his assault
cautions, but Griffith stayed
toward the
top spot
and was in
front of the
field within
the first 20
laps. Derek
talks about
the pace he
was setting
in the early
going, It
didnt take
long for me

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out front and fought off a charge from fellow

New Hampshire race No. 60 DJ Shaw to bring
the No. 12 Toyota Camry to victory lane.
While the racing in New England for Derek
in 2016 has come to an end and has seen the
young driver capture his first Pro All Stars Series
victory, along with eight top-10 finishes and
an overall seventh place in the season long
points battle. The month of October has seen
Griffith capture both the Lee USA Speedways
Oktoberfest Pro Stock win and now with the
DAV Pro 150 win. Griffith may head to the
southern United States for some of their big
events. The team has not finalized any plans at
this time.
You can follow Griffith on Facebook.com/
derekgriffth18 or at Twitter.com/derekgriffith12
and by
going to his
website at
derekgriffith.
com.

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9U Bears Capture State Championship in Triple Overtime Thriller

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Courtesy photos

submitted by Todd Crawford

The Hudson-Litchfield Bears 9U football
team outlasted the previously undefeated
Bedford Jaguars 19-12 in triple overtime on
Saturday morning in Keene to bring home the
organizations first state championship in four
years.
A cold and rainy morning greeted the
players and fans with the 8 a.m. start, and the
defenses dominated the game well into the
second quarter, with the battle for field position
gradually won by Bedford. The Jaguars finally
broke a couple of longer runs before punching
the ball into the end zone for a 6-0 lead, which
lasted into halftime.
The momentum began to change in the
second half; however, as the Bears defense
stiffened after the opening kick and got good
field position. The Bears starting offensive line
began to open up some big holes and Camren
Flash Dillon and Charlie Chaz Crawford
both had long runs to go deep into Bedford
territory. The drive stalled, however, but the
Bears quickly got the ball back after more
great defense and Nick Big Red Hershberger
The 2016 9U state champion Hudson-Litchfield Bears cap off an undefeated season.
powered into the end zone to start the fourth
quarter and tie the score 6-6. The extra point
yards in four plays, giving the ball back to the Bears with the chance
fell just inches short, however, and the looming specter of overtime
for the win. On the fourth and final play of the series, a tough run
quickly grew
by Dillon into the end zone
larger.
gave the Bears an apparent
Late in the
victory and sent the players
fourth quarter, the
and fans into a frenzy
Bears fumbled
but the play was called
deep in their
back due to a holding
own territory,
penalty, and the drive
and Bedford
stalled sending the game
was suddenly in
into a second overtime.
position to win
The Bears got the
the game. But
ball first in the second
the Bears defense
overtime, and, on the
dug their claws in
second play, Crawford
again and stopped
broke a tackle behind the
the final drive of
line of scrimmage and
regulation.
sprinted around three other
Bedford
defenders to the end zone
won the toss in
and into the lead. The
overtime and
extra point failed, however,
took the ball first.
and the lead was six as
The Jaguars were
Bedford had their chance
unable to get
to tie or win the game. On
Camren Dillon (#28) busts into the end zone for the game-winning TD in the third overtime, while
the necessary 10
the first play of the Bedford
Shayne Mackey (#11), Andrew Deely (#72) and Dante Trombley (#89) celebrate.

series, the Jaguar running back sprinted around

to the 1-yard line. Two plays later the Bedford
QB was able to sneak into the end zone to tie
the game. On the pivotal extra point, the Jaguar
running back dashed around the left side, but
was corralled by Crawford just before the end
zone, ending the second overtime with the
score tied 12-12.
In the third overtime Bedford chose to play
defense first, but the weary Jaguar crew wilted
fairly quickly as Dillon broke through into
the end zone on the second play. Dillon also
converted the extra point to give the Bears a
19-12 lead. Bedfords attempt to tie the game
sputtered from the beginning, and a desperation
4th-down pass was intercepted by Dillon,
ending the threat and setting off a raucous
celebration on the Bears sidelines and in the
stands.
The win gave the Bears a state championship
and capped off a perfect 10-0 season. Head
Coach Keith Deely, whose perfect blend of
humility and strength set the tone for the 9U
family early in the season, said Wow, what
a fantastic way to cap off an undefeated
championship season! Triple overtime victory
over previously undefeated Bedford. This
has been an incredible ride with close games along the way. We
knew this game would be a tight one throughout as both teams
had extremely tough defenses that were difficult to score on. As
it demonstrated all year, the defense came up big in the end and
secured a victory for our team. To see the kids come together and
exhibit incredible mental toughness in the last two games has been
very satisfying, and all of their hard work finally paid off. State
champions! Deely then drifted off into an incoherent babbling
rant before falling asleep in his chair while cradling the state
championship trophy.
The state champion 9U Hudson Litchfield Bears: Logan
MacEachern, Gavin Huntoon, Scott Hershberger, Zach Carter, Shawn
Boudreau, Julian Goode, Nick Hershberger, Shayne Mackey, Charlie
Crawford, Anthony Magliano, Devin Scott, Loghan Marchand,
Johnny Cruz-McGuire, Patrick Deely, Damian Derkrikorian, Jason
Clement, Zach Poulin, Aidan Mulligan, Jake Wettergreen, Camren
Dillon, Ryan Rocheleau, Lucas Lavarnway, Andrew Deely, Cam
Murray, Cam Bourbeau, Mikey McGowan, Carsen Mills, Sean Cryan,
Andreas Manetta, Dante Trombley, Brady Nickerson
Coaches: Keith Deely, Hasan Goode, Andy Hershberger, Dana
Boudreau, Matt Dillon, and Todd Crawford, Team Mom: Joanna
Dillon, Team Photographer: Kim Marchand, Team Videographer:
Ian Nickerson, Team Mascot (Blitz): Craig Derkrikorian

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