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Relief for Haiti

by Doug Robinson The Alvirne Farm, located at the Wilbur H. Palmer Vocational-Technical School at Alvirne High School, has earned New Hampshire’s “Farm of Distinction Award” from the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food. “The honor recognizes the outstanding appearances of your farm and its contributions to building a favorable image of agriculture in our state. Your enterprise is one of nine chosen this year, which will join a list of other Farms of Distinction selected in past years,” stated Lorraine S. Merrill, Commissioner. Merrill further stated that “Designation as a Farm of Distinction is a competition and the selection committee was impressed with the quality and commitment reflected in each of the winning farms.” To qualify for this prestigious award, a New Hampshire farm must be commercial in nature and pleasing in appearance; have buildings and fences in good repair and painted as appropriate, hedgerows trimmed, fields well tended/orchards mowed, clean animals of healthy stock, and equipment stored or parked neatly; and easy for the public to view (through attractive roadside signs and advertising). As a commercial farm, the Alvirne Farm produces in excess of 1,000 pounds of milk per day from the head of 18 cows. The yield production of milk per cow, according to Dick Lutz, Agriculture Department Head, averages approximately 61 pounds, with some cows yielding approximately 100 pounds of milk per day. At a yield of 100 gallons of milk per day and an industry rate of 8.8 pounds per gallon, one gallon of milk would weigh between 8.5 and 8.8 pounds, according to Robert Fogt. At this rate, the cows that produce up to 100 pounds per day would be producing approximately 8.5 gallons of milk per day.

In addition to outstanding milk production rates, the Alvirne Farm also produced over 10,000 bales of hay and 375 tons of corn silage. The Cargill Company, an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services analysis of the Alvirne Farm’s corn, stated that they beat the average amount. “Based on this result, the new formula saves $13 per ton and will reduce the need to feed as much grain,” they said. The analysis also stated that the review of Alvirne Farm’s corn was compared to 739 other Northeast corn samples. The herd at Alvirne has grown to 19 cows and five heifers. Of the 19 cows, six are presently

pregnant and are expected to yield one calf each month for the following five months. Lutz stated, “Our accomplishments have been years in the making. We are very thankful for the support from our trustees, our School Board, Administrations, CTE Director, Farm Manager, as well as all the students who participate in the programs on the farm.” The recognition ceremony will be held at the NH Farm and Forest Expo Award Reception on Friday, February 5, at the Expo Center of New Hampshire (Radisson Hotel) in Manchester at 7 p.m.

by Doug RobinsonHudson Cable Television (HCTV)’s Chairman

Michael O’Keefe went before the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen, requesting to “authorize” a change in the contract agreement between the town and Comcast.

Apparently, as O’Keefe explained, when the contract was signed seven years ago, Comcast had agreed to create “drops” at four locations within Hudson so that HCTV could produce “live broadcasts” of local events.

The four locations were the Town Hall, Alvirne High School, Memorial School, and the Community Center.

In the past seven years so far, only two drops have been established for the purpose of allowing HCTV to produce live broadcasting. Only the Town Hall and the Community Center have been set up by Comcast to allow HCTV to produce a live broadcast.

O’Keefe went on to say that in talking to Comcast, they told him that it would cost them between “$20,000 to $60,000” to run the fiber optics and have a drop placed at the location on Derry Road if HCTV wanted to produce a live broadcast from their new Derry Road location.

As Alvirne High School and Memorial School have not been equipped to allow HCTV to broadcast live, O’Keefe requested permission from the Selectmen to authorize Comcast to not equip Memorial School as a live feed broadcast arena, and use the Derry Road location as a substitution.

Selectmen Richard Maddox, Ken Massey, Shawn Jasper, and Chairman Roger Coutu were quick to question as to “why” Comcast had not completed their obligation to the contract during the past seven years, addressing the fact that there is no drop at Alvirne.

Selectman Coutu asked, “Is this work going to be done before the contract is up? It is still not done.”

Selectman Jasper went on to state that “We need to be the driving force. If we do not ask, they will not get it done. It would be a sorry situation not to have live access from this facility…we have put a lot of money into this.”

O’Keefe stated, “I can tell you that we will put this as a package deal…we want both those drops done now. We will be on top of it.”

HCTV Chairman AddressesTown Contract with Comcast

Alvirne Farm Earns

Farm of Distinction Award

submitted by Presentation of Mary AcademySister Maria Rosa, principal at Presentation of

Mary Academy School (PMA) in Hudson, sent a letter to the parents and students, asking them to donate $5 for the relief fund in Haiti. To Sister Maria Rosa’s amazement and disbelief, in less than 24 hours, the school collected $7,000 from the parents, students, and staff. Sister Maria Rosa expected to raise $2,400 if the entire student body and staff donated $5 - the collection was already up to $7,000 and more money was still coming to the PMA for the relief fund.

For every student that donated $5, he/she was granted a free dress-down week next week. Students brought in their piggy banks, checks for $100, etc. Local businesses were invited to offer their employees a week of dress-down days and to have employees donate to the

Haiti fund. So far, $1,200 has been raised from some of the local businesses that joined PMA’s cause. It’s a beautiful thing to see how people’s hearts come together at this time to help those in most need.

On Friday, January 22, PMA will proclaim the day at school as “A Day of Prayer for the Children of Haiti,” who are now orphans as a result of the recent tragedy. Each classroom (grades Pre-K through 8) will be invited to spend 15 minutes in silent prayer in our school chapel to pray for the needs of the children, the families, relief workers, etc.

“It is our hope that by sharing our story, other schools will consider doing the same … Who would have known that a dress-down week would bring the community together to raise $7,000 for Haiti in such a short amount of time?” said Sister Maria Rosa.

in Less Than 24 Hours for Haiti Relief Fund

PMA Raises $8,000

submitted by Paul MooreOn March 4, 5, and 6, MooreMart will be

hosting a Spring/Easter care-package packing event, in which MooreMart volunteers will be collecting and shipping brown bags (no larger than 8”×10”×3”) filled with spring/Easter candy, s’mores, healthy snacks, white tube socks, and encouraging notes and cards to members of our Armed Services serving outside the Continental United States. MooreMart is a non-profit volunteer organization whose mission is to send care packages to members of our Armed Services serving in the Middle East. To date, MooreMart has shipped over 24,000 care packages to servicemen/women serving overseas.

This year, MooreMart is hoping to ship a spring/Easter care package to every citizen of New Hampshire currently serving overseas in our Armed Services. Anyone interested in having MooreMart send a spring/Easter care

package to a member of our Armed Services serving outside the Continental United States can do so by donating a brown bag filled with spring/Easter-themed candy and treats such as marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for s’mores; granola bars; Tootsie Pops or Rolls; hard, wrapped candies; packaged cookies; dried fruit or nuts; crackers; hot chocolate; playing cards; candy canes; gum and mints; licorice; white tube socks; Slim Jims; and M&Ms. No toiletries, liquids, home-baked goods, or canned goods will be accepted for the care packages. You may also make a financial donation that will be used to defray the cost associated with mailing the care packages, as well as send the servicemen/womens’ APO address to Paul@MooreMart.org or Deb@MooreMart.org.

For more information, please visit MooreMart’s Website at www.MooreMart.org.

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Serving Overseas

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Emery Nadeau, Farm Manager, and Dick Lutz, Agriculture Department Head, review the progress of the pregnant cows on the breeding chart

New calf, two days old, recently born at the Farm

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PMA students add their contributions

Community EventsCommunity EventsCommunity EventsSaturday, January 23The Gosselin family and friends will be hosting a fundraising Bake Sale at the Drink Shoppe, 214 Central Street, Hudson, from noon-7 p.m. All proceeds will go to a local family, the Drinkwater family. Mrs. Drinkwater is a devoted wife and mother of three boys who is losing her life due to a long battle with cancer. Come find some delicious goodies while helping a good cause. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, January 26A Cub Scout roller skating party will be held at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro, MA, from 6-8 p.m. There is a nominal cost for skate rental. Sign up for Cub Scouts and skate for free! Contact Ben Dibble at 880-2077 for more information.

Southern NH Services Fix-it Program is a program designed for homeowners who are 60+ or disabled, and who need help with minor home repairs or maintenance. All labor is supplied by volunteers, and the homeowners pay for needed materials. Come find out about this valuable program on Tuesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson.

Saturday, January 30Attention, Hudson and Litchfield Residents: Identity theft is at an all time high, so protect yourself by shredding your personal documents. Confidential Shredding, a document and data destruction service company located at 98 Old Derry Road, Unit B2, Hudson, will be holding a free shred day from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Hudson and Litchfield residents can bring up to 50 lbs. of personal documents for destruction, free of charge at our facility. For more information, call 689-6780.

LibraryLibraryLibraryStarting NowThe Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson, stocks a supply of the most common federal and New Hampshire tax forms and instruction booklets. We are continually getting additional forms. Call the library at 886-6030 x4522 to make sure we have the tax form you need.

Wednesday, January 27The Rodgers Memorial Library will hold a workshop on how to Organize, Downsize, and Simplify at 7 p.m. Do you have more stuff than you would like to have around, but also have decades of memories? Come hear Sue West, a certified organizing coach, as she talks about “no regrets” decision-making and other ideas to simplifying your surroundings.

Thursday, January 28The Rodgers Memorial Library will hold a photography viewing entitled ‘Seasons of the White Mountains’ at 1:30 p.m. Join hiker and professional photographer, Dave Smith, on a visual journey along the trails, brooks, and beautiful vistas of the White Mountains through the seasons and a talk on the history of the area.

MeetingsMeetingsMeetingsSaturday, January 30The Town of Litchfield’s Deliberative Session will be held at 2 p.m. at Campbell High School.

School ActivitiesSchool ActivitiesSchool ActivitiesMonday, January 25The CLUB at LMS After-School Parent & Advisory Group will be meeting in the Litchfield Middle School Library at 6 p.m. For meeting information, contact Patricia Waggoner at prwaggoner@comcast.net or the program director, Bill Roy, at 660-6349 or wroy@bgcn.com, or visit the program’s Web page at http://www.litchfieldsd.org/schools/lms/theclub/home.php.

Tuesday, January 26All Hudson Public Schools will have an early dismissal. Alvirne High School students will be released at 11:20 a.m.; Hudson Memorial School students will be released at 11:30 a.m.; and elementary school students will be released at 12:30 p.m. There will be no afternoon kindergarten or pre-school.

Wednesday, January 27Teacher Inservice Day for Hudson Schools– No school.

School ActivitiesSchool ActivitiesSchool ActivitiesFriday, January 29The Hudson Memorial School will hold a Snow Ball dance at the HMS Café from 7-9:30 p.m. Students will receive free admission if parents attend a 45-minute presentation on alcohol and adolescents, to be held in the HMS Library. Come learn what you can do to prevent underage drinking in our community. Parents can RSVP for the parent presentation to HITS@sau81.org. This event is sponsored by HITS (Hudson Intervention for Teen Safety).

Saturday, February 6The Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey will be sponsoring the Alvirne Ice Hockey Winter Fling from 7-12 p.m. at the Kings Court and Banquet Hall, 222 Central Street, Hudson. The event will feature dinner, a DJ, and raffles. The attire is casual. All proceeds support the Alvirne Ice Hockey Program. For tickets, contact Michele at 661-2585.

Saturday, February 13The Alvirne High School Friends of Music will hold a Pasta Palooza! Join them as they host this annual event at Alvirne’s Cafeteria and Checkers Restaurant from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy good food, music, raffles, and fun. Tickets for this very affordable night out will be available at the door, or by calling Maria at 889-2212. Proceeds will benefit the Alvirne Music Program. You can check out more information about Alvirne Music at www.ahsmusic.org. Buon Appetite!

Saturday, February 13The Campbell High School Booster Club is having a fundraiser at Talent Hall in Litchfield, featuring Pete Mamos, Hypnotist, Magician, and Entertainer. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at Griffin Memorial School, Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield Town Hall, the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, the Concession Stand at Campbell High School basketball games, or by calling 886-1616. There is a cost for the tickets. Please come and support the CHS Booster Club and the students/athletes.

Seminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesMonday, Wednesday, and Thursday, January 25, 27 and 28The Rodgers Memorial Library will be offering a series of free computer workshops. This week’s workshops are: Intermediate Microsoft Excel – Monday, January 25 at 7 p.m.; Internet Search Skills – Wednesday, January 27 at 3 p.m.; Introduction to Microsoft Word – Thursday, January 28 from 1-2 or 2-3 p.m.; and Computer Basics – Thursday, January 28 at 7 p.m. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are needed for all workshops except Computer Basics. Pre-register at 886-6030. Call or check our Website, www.rodgerslibrary.org, for more information.

Seminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesBeginning Monday, January 25The Community Adult Education program in Litchfield will begin its winter classes on January 25. A wide variety of courses will be offered, including Photography, Introduction to Conversational French, Line Dancing, CPR/First Aid, Tai Chi, Cooking, Aerobics, Computer, Woodworking, and Beginner Quilting. This opportunity is available to all residents and non-residents of Litchfield. The course listing will be mailed to all Litchfield Residents the first week of January. Non residents, check the Hudson~Litchfield News, where information will be posted. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Laurie Rothhaus, the Adult Education Director, or Christine Ferraro at Campbell High School at 546-0300.

Tuesday, January 26TOPS (which stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites you to attend a free Open House at the First Baptist Church in Hudson, 236 Central Street, from 4-5:30 p.m. TOPS mission is to support each other, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through weight management. TOPS club, Inc. is a non-profit, non-commercial weight loss support organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with chapters worldwide.

Sports & RecreationSports & RecreationSports & RecreationStarting NowLitchfield Girls’ Softball is now open for on-line registration! Please go to our Website at www.litchfieldgirlssoftball.com and click on the “Register NOW” link. The Litchfield Girls’ Softball League is open to all Litchfield girls, and girls who attend school in Litchfield, ages 4-16 (age as of December 31, 2009). All players wishing to play in the 8U, 10U, and 12U divisions must attend the skills evaluations that will be held on Sunday, March 14, at Campbell High School. Please watch for times in the Hudson~Litchfield News or at www.litchfieldgirlssoftball.com.

Saturday, January 23Hudson Youth Baseball will hold the final registration day for the spring 2010 season from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Hills Garrison Elementary, 190 Derry Road, Hudson. For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/hudsonyouthbaseball.

Wednesday, January 27, Wednesday, February 10, and Saturday, February 13The Hudson Girls’ Softball League will be holding registration for Spring 2010 Softball season at the Hudson Recreation Center at the following dates and times: Wednesday, January 27, from 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, February 10, from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, February 13, from 9 a.m.-noon. Hudson Girls’ Softball is open to all girls, Grades K-12, who reside in or go to school in Hudson. For more information, check out our Website: www.hgsl.org.

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Litchfield Regular Meetings & EventsBoard of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., Mondays; second and fourth Monday (June – August)Boy Scout Troop 11, Litchfield Community Church, 7:00 p.m., every Monday during the school year.Campbell High Booster Club, Campbell High, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Thursday.Fire Department meeting, Station House, 7:00 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday.Friends of Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, Library, 7:00 p.m., third Monday. (except January & July)Girl Scouts Adult Volunteers, Litchfield Service Unit, Litchfield Middle School, Art Room, 6:30 – 8 p.m., second Wednesday. Anyone interested is welcome.Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building,7:30 a.m., every Thursday.Library Events: www.cutlerlibrary.blogspot.com Library Trustees, Library, 7:00 pm., second Monday.Litchfield Area Garden Club, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday, email katharford@comcast.net for location. Litchfield Budget Committee, Campbell High, Media room, 7:00 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month.Litchfield Lions Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Thursday.Litchfield Republican Committee, Litchfield Tech Park, 480 Charles Bancroft Hwy, 7:00 p.m., third Thursday. For info, call 424-5487.Litchfield Women’s Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Tuesday. (July & August at member’s homes)Planning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Tuesday.Recreation Commission, Talent Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday.Recreation Department activities: www.litchfield.mv.com/commision/recreation_all.htmlThe Club at LMS After-School Advisory Board, Litchfield Middle School, 6:00 p.m., last Monday, every other month during school year (Sept, Nov, Jan, March, May)Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.

Hudson Regular Meetings & Events

60 and Over Coffee Club, Rec. Center, 9 – 11 a.m., every Tuesday.Alvirne Booster Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Wednesday.Alvirne Touchdown Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Monday.American Legion Post 48 & Auxiliary, Legion hall, 7 p.m., first Monday.Awana Club, New Life Christian Church, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday. (from Sept. 23–May 26) Open to children age 3 to grade 5. For info or to register: 598-9000. Beekeeping Association, Rec. Center, 7:30 p.m., first Saturday.Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Tuesday.Budget Committee, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday.Greater Hudson Business Network, Valentino’s, 142 Lowell Road, Friday mornings, 8 a.m. For information, contact Mike Falzone at 320-8020.Cable Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Tuesday.Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Monday.Fleet Reserve Association, VFW Post, 7 p.m., third Thursday.Free Movies, basement of the New Beginnings Child Care Center, Hudson, 6 p.m. Call Reverand David Bailey 895-9534 for more information.Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey, Alvirne High School, 7 p.m., every other Tuesday.Friends of Alvirne Music, Alvirne Band Room, 7 p.m., first Thursday.Friends of Alvirne Swim Team, Alvirne Library, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month.Friends of the Library of Hudson, NH, Rogers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, 7 p.m., third Tuesday, every other month (except June – August)Friends of Hudson Natural Resources, Town Hall, 7 p.m., second Monday.GFWC Hudson Community Club, Checkers Restaurant, 7 p.m., first Wednesday. GFWC Hudson Junior Club, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 7 p.m., second Wednesday.Hannah Dustin Quilter’s Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday (except June through August)Hudson Area Moms Club, 10 a.m., Last Wednesday (except December) Hudsonareamomsclub@yahoo.comHudson Boy Scout Troop 20, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., Wednesdays.Hudson Boy Scout Troop 21, Wattannick Grange Hall, Thursdays, 7 p.m.Hudson Cub Scout Pack 21 & 791, Hills Garrison Cafeteria, third Tuesday, 7 p.m.Historical Society, Alvirne Hills House, 7 p.m., fourth Wedneday.Hudson Lions Club, Valentino’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., second and last Monday.Hudson Senior Council on Aging activities, Community Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., every Wednesday and Thursday.Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building, 7:30 a.m., every Thursday.Hudson United Soccer Club Board Meetings, Hudson Police Community Room, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday.Kiwanis, Kiwanis Hall, 7 p.m., first and third Monday. (If Monday is a holiday, call 883-0374.)Knights of Columbus, St. Kathryn Parish Hall, 7:30 p.m., first Wednesday.Library Trustees, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Wednesday.Lions Club of Hudson Bingo, Kiwanis Hall, 4 p.m., second Saturday.Marine Corps League, VFW Hall, 7:30 p.m., last Tuesday.Movie Night, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., first Friday of the month (October to May)Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters, Nashua Public Library, 6:30 p.m., first and third Wednesday.Nottingham West Lions Club, Hudson Police Department Community Room, 7 p.m., first and third Tuesday.Open Space Subcommittee, Town Hall, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday.Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Wednesday.Recreation Committee, Rec. Center, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday.School Board, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 6:30 p.m., first and third Monday.Sewer Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m., second Thursday.Sons of the American Legion, Legion Hall, 8 p.m., first Monday.TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), First Baptist Church, Tuesdays, 3:45-4:15 p.m. for weigh in, and 4:15-5:00 p.m. for the meeting.Tot Playgroup, Rec Center (Merrifield Park during summer months), 9:30 a.m., every Thursday.Trustees of the Trust Fund, Town hall, 3:00 p.m. fourth Thursday. VFW & Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., second MondayVFW Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., first MondayWater Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:00 p.m., third WednesdayWattannick Grange, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., first and third Monday (889-5575) Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday

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by Doug RobinsonThe Hudson Fire Department

has received authorization from the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen to correct the issues concerning the brick facing (known as re-pointing) of the Robinson Road Fire Station.

Over the years, the brick wall façade that houses the Robinson Road Fire Station has deteriorated and leaked water into both the living and working areas of the Fire Station, creating not only hazardous and unhealthy working conditions for our firefighters, but smells that reek due to the pools of stagnant water.

“Often, when you observe brickwork, you will notice that the cement from between the bricks has started to fall out from the joints; this can happen on new brickwork, but especially happens on old brick or stone work. The cement between the bricks is often called “pointing.”

“Driving water often penetrates the cement; as it ages, it often becomes more porous, the water is absorbed by the cement, and when the temperature outside is low enough, the water freezes, making it expand. This then forces the cement from in between the joints, often leaving partial or full gaps between the bricks. Although this type of damage can be caused over decades, it is important to repair the damaged pointing as soon as possible, either by repairing just the pointing that has fallen

out (patch re-pointing), or by removing all the old cement on a large area and re-pointing the whole area. Patch re-pointing is fine, but if the amount of damage is large, it is best to do a full grind-out and re-point (preferably before the onset of winter),” states Handyman.com.

Requests for proposals (RFPs) were sent to vendors and four sealed bids were received to perform the work on the Robinson Road

Fire Station. “We requested bids which would re-point 25 percent of the building,” commented Deputy Fire Chief Rob Buxton, as he addressed the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen. “We received bids ranging from $8100 to $54,000.”

Hudson’s hometown business, Abbott Masonry, LLC, was awarded the bid for $8200. “The owner is a hands-on owner and he works in the field. We talked with three contractors who have had an eight-year minimum relationship with this contractor. We were concerned with the bottom-of-the-barrel pricing. We learned that Abbot Masonry has consistently come in at his bid price,” stated Buxton.

Selectman Ben Nadeau echoed Deputy Chief Buxton’s remarks by stating that he had “received positive comments regarding two jobs completed by Abbott Masonry.”

by Doug Robinson The Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen presented the Hudson-Litchfield Bears Division 10 Cheerleading Squad with Certificates of Achievement due to the pride and honor that the girls have brought to the town, according to Roger Coutu, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. On December 12, the 23 members of the Hudson-Litchfield Bears Division 10 Cheerleaders won first place at the American Youth Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida. “Your hard work and amazing skills brought pride to the town of Hudson. Thank you for your spirit,” continued Coutu. As Chairman Coutu called each player and

coach by name, they approached the Selectmen and received their Certificates of Achievement.

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Residents Want to Vote on Lawsby Lynne Ober

Litchfield Selectmen received a petitioned warrant article requesting elected state officials to allow residents to vote on a law passed last session that defines marriage. The article reads, “An article to see if the Town will vote to approve the following resolution to be forwarded to our State Representatives, our State Senator, the Speaker of the House, and the Senate President, resolve the citizens of NH should be allowed to vote on an amendment to the NH Constitution that defines marriage.”

While this would be a non-binding article, it is a way for the petitioners to communicate with their elected officials.

Currently, the state of New Hampshire has no legal method for allowing voters to vote on laws, or to vote to repeal laws. However, this year’s session will hear a bill, CACR 25, which would make such a request possible.

Cornerstone Action, the legislative arm of Cornerstone Policy Research, is urging voters to contact their State Representative and State Senators and urge passage of CACR 25. Litchfield resident Kevin H. Smith is Executive Director of Cornerstone Policy Research. In 1996 – 1998, Smith served as a State Representative in the New Hampshire Legislature, and earned the Christian Coalition’s “Pro-Family” House Member of the Year honor in 1998. He worked on staff for former United States Senator Bob Smith, and former New Hampshire Governor Craig Benson. Kevin also served as the Deputy Director for New Hampshire’s Division for Juvenile Justice. Today, he provides leadership to Cornerstone Policy Research. He graduated with his B.A. in Communications from the University of New Hampshire. In 2008, Kevin served as the president of the local chapter for the Public Relations Society of America. Smith has become an advocate for families and their rights.

Across the state, other towns are petitioning similar warrant articles. The message from the people is that they want to have a direct vote on some issues.

Vice President, Three Directors Elected to Board of NH Prostate Cancer Coalition

submitted by John Sias, President, NH Prostate Cancer CoalitionHarry Purkhiser of Nashua has been elected vice president, succeeding Richard Drisko, a five-term NH

Representative from Hollis. New directors are Arlene Creeden of Hudson, M. Russell Leonard of Nashua, and Jack McBriarty of Milford.

Purkhiser is a retired executive from BAE Systems and has been a Coalition director for two years. Creeden is president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in New Hampshire. Her husband

died of prostate cancer in 2008. She is treasurer of the new Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. Leonard is a past president of the Board of Directors of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

and a 16-year member of that Board. He is a former president of Beebe Rubber Co. of Nashua and Chief Operating Officer of Howtek Corp. of Hudson. He was also employed by Nashua Corp., Sanders Associates, and Data Products, all in the area of manufacturing and product management.

McBriarty, a prostate cancer survivor, is the owner of McBriarty Insurance Agency of Milford. He is a co-founder of the Toastmasters Club of Milford.

The mission of the NH Prostate Cancer Coalition is to help reduce the number of New Hampshire men dying of prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society predicts that 135 male residents will die of the disease this year.

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The retired couple living in the “over 55” community, the parents of a Griffin Memorial School (GMS) student, the parents of a private school student, and the two-income couple trying

to make ends meet in this tough economy: the one thing they have in common is that they are all Litchfield taxpayers, and they all deserve an equal voice and representation when it comes to spending their tax dollars. There should be no sacred cows and no off-limit topics. We should and must have open, honest discussion with total transparency. A few percent here and there adds up to real big money, real fast. And that’s your money!

In the Hudson~Litchfield News editorial on January 15, it was written that “democracy requires citizen oversight and transparency in its processes.” This past year, concerned Litchfield citizens have been getting more involved in their local government, and the effort is paying off. Over the years, we have seen many property tax increases in Litchfield. During the “good” years, a couple-hundred additional dollars may not have adversely affected many people. Now, times are not so good. I believe it is unreasonable and unfair to expect the Litchfield taxpayer to absorb another tax increase in these trying times. It is my opinion that we can spend a few extra dollars on the “nice-to-have stuff” during the good years if that is the will of the taxpayer. However, during the lean years, we have the responsibility and obligation to analyze and scrutinize all budget line items to ensure that we are adequately providing for and funding what is necessary, making sure we are getting the best value for our dollar while cutting out the waste. We need to fund all areas of our town and school adequately, while taking into consideration the financial ability of our residents to pay for them.

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valuable time to get involved. It is your money! You decide how best to spend it. Attend a School Board, Budget Committee, or Selectmen meeting; volunteer for a sub-committee; write a Letter to the Editor; or e-mail a board member with your thoughts and opinions. We are heading in the right direction. It is the responsibility of the Litchfield citizens to provide the oversight and the checks and balances.

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Discrepancies Stated by Selectman Roger Coutu

of HudsonI need to get the facts straight that weren’t

stated correctly by Selectman Roger Coutu at the Planning Board meeting on January 6. There were two warrant articles that were petitioned for signatures on separate dates at the meeting; both petitions were spoken of together. Roger Coutu spoke of a mini mall: “The only alternative and I suspect, um, this is one of two reasons why they’re asking for this.” He mentioned that the combination of all three properties combined would give the mini mall an access way to a four-way stop light intersection. Never was there any discussion of combining all three properties together as one by Pastor Ken of The New Life Church, or Carol Flaherty of 270 Lowell Road, or any of the three owners of 268 Lowell Road. This has caused unnecessary worry and concern

for the neighborhood and the members of the New Life Church. All because of suspensions and rumors!

I, Karen Dexter, did almost all of the petitioning throughout the neighborhoods this past fall. I never refused anyone; when asked my intentions, I said that this is my sister’s home, and I am very concerned of them taking the property through eminent domain. Some of this property has already been taken through eminent domain in 2003, paying very little for residential property in a business district. Deed recorded. Green Meadow Golf Course is right down the street. This house sits very close to the road at the four-way intersection with stop lights. I also said that if ever it were to be sold, the business would have to be compatible with the neighborhood.

What disturbs me the most is that Selectman Roger Coutu made a direct quote: ”The people who own this property are Pelham residents; they’re not residents of the Town of Hudson, he is in the used car business.” The deed is recorded. The only owners of this property are three sisters, and one of the sisters has been living at this property for almost 20 years, she is in her early 40s, has been on SSD for most of her life, and also has been a registered voter of Hudson for many years. None of us sisters have a car dealer’s license, or are in the car sales business. My father was very concerned about eminent domain; before my father died in 2006, I made him a promise that 1 would get this property business zoned. When I made this promise, I never thought it would be so stressful and harmful to my health. I have no choice but to continue, if I can.

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New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy Now Accepting Applicationssubmitted by NH Police Association

The New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2010 session. Sponsored for the past 37 years by the New Hampshire Police Association and the New

Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, along with the Exploring Division of the Daniel Webster Council, the New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy offers young men and women ages 14 to 20 the opportunity to experience life as a police recruit. This year, the week-long Academy will take place at the Hesser College campus in Manchester from June 26 to July 2.

There are three academy sessions held during the same week. The Academy starts with the Basic Class, designed for the first-time Cadet, and is limited to 100 applicants. The Cadet who returns for the second year attends the Advanced Academy, which is limited to 36 applicants. Third-year Cadets are usually very serious about a pursuing a career in law enforcement and attend the Leadership Academy, which is limited to 20 applicants.

Police officers from NH make up the Academy staff, whose time is generously donated by the Chiefs and Selectmen. Training for all three class levels is conducted by the most prestigious law enforcement officials in local, county, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as professional from business, media, and

academia. The training has both physical and educational demands, the classroom topics are fascinating, and the discipline is motivating. Registration deadline is June 10, but applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

At the conclusion of the Academy, the staff awards two scholarships worth a total of $1,500 to students continuing their education in the law enforcement or criminal justice fields. Also, Hesser College awards a $500 per semester scholarship to any Cadet Academy graduate who is accepted into the Hesser College Criminal Justice program.

Applications may be found at www.nhchiefsofpolice.com by clicking on Cadet Training Academy. On the Website, you will also find a link to a segment from New Hampshire Chronicle, which airs on WMUR Channel 9, Manchester. Further information can be obtained from Chief Steven Marshall, Washington Police Department, by calling 495-3294 or e-mailing nhpcta@nhchiefsofpolice.com, or from your local Chief of Police.

Litchfield School Board and LEA Ratify ContractOn Monday, January 17, the Litchfield Education

Association and the Litchfield School Board reached an agreement on a three-year teacher contract.

The contract that was presented in at the School District Meeting in March 2009 was defeated by Litchfield voters. Because of the defeat of the contract, Litchfield teachers did not receive any movement or step increases during the current school year.

The highlights of the newly ratified contract are as follows:• 2009-2010: Zero percent cost of living adjustment. There

is no retroactive provision in this contract. Teachers do not receive a step increase.

• 2010-2011: Zero percent cost of living adjustment. Teachers receive a one-step increase. Those teachers at the top of the salary scale receive a one-time payment of $950.

• 2011-2012: One percent cost of living adjustment. Teachers receive a one-step increase. Those teachers at the top of the salary scale receive a one-time payment of

$600.• Acceptance of a new medical Rx plan that lowers benefit

costs to the school district by $58,000.• Tax Rate Impact: 18 cents for the 2010-2011 budget; 24

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• A $5,000 fund to assist teachers who are negatively impacted by the Rx change.

• A provision to avoid the 125 percent rule, thus reducing potential retirements costs to the school district.

• No increase in staff development or workshop funds for teachers.

• No increase in athletic or co-curricular stipends for teachers and coaches.

• A decrease in teacher workshop days from seven to six, resulting in a school calendar of 186 days.Voters are encouraged to attend the Deliberative Session

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Voters will have the opportunity to vote on this Warrant Article at School District Meeting on March 9 at Campbell High School.

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Are You Going to Join the Green Side?Editor’s Note: Our readers have seen stories, letters, and even advertising in the Hudson~Litchfield News during the last few months. The Area News Group was excited when approached to help with the Jana Project, and her story below outlines the project and just one of the great experiences that Alvirne High School offers to its students. Jana, good luck at DECA.

My name is Jana Klein and I am a Marketing III Student at Alvirne High School. Currently, I am enrolled in Marketing III as an independent study for my senior year. For my independent study, I have been working on a project for the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) since the beginning of the school year. DECA is an Association of Marketing Students. DECA gives students a chance to compete at the state and international levels against other students in a wide variety of categories, such as Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Accounting Applications, Accessories and Apparel Marketing, and many more. Students may also compete in written events such as Public Relations Project, Entrepreneurship Written Event, Learn and Earn Project, and a number of other categories.

The project that I have been working on is a public relations campaign. For people who are unaware, a public relations campaign is an operation that is intended to create goodwill for a person or institution. The purpose of my campaign is to educate the Alvirne High School community on the effects that plastic has on the Earth and to try and get the community to use more reusable plastic. The campaign has been going on since the beginning of November of last year.

To implement the campaign effectively, there have been various promotions and other activities conducted. One promotion that has been running are the Bronco Bottles. Bronco Bottles are custom, reusable water bottles available at Alvirne High School’s “school store,” The Bronco Barn. The reusable water bottles are being sold and promoted through a number of ways. Along with the Bronco Bottles, The Bronco Barn has rented a Poland Spring water cooler for the remainder of the year. This cooler is available to refill the Bronco Bottles for a price of $1.25, which

is cheaper than the price of the disposable plastic water bottles being sold at The Bronco Barn. The advantage to Bronco Bottles is that the bottles are 33 ounces and cost almost the same to refill as a 20-ounce water bottle that you are going to throw away after drinking! Also, because you are refilling a reusable bottle, you are not wasting plastic; therefore, you are not affecting the Earth in a negative way. To go along with the Bronco Bottles and Poland Spring refills, Go Green cards have been created, which are punch cards to record refill purchases. After you purchase five refills, you will receive the sixth refill free. Along with the Bronco Bottles, Poland Spring water refills, and Go Green cards, there have also been many advertisements made. These advertisements were created by myself and other Marketing I and Marketing II students. The advertisements promoted the Bronco Bottles and Poland

Spring refills, and were posted around the school. There have also been multiple jingles and other advertising done on the morning announcements at Alvirne High School.

According to clearair.org, Americans use 2.5 million water bottles every hour! If only 24 percent of the 80 percent of Americans who have access to recycling programs use them, then how many bottles are getting thrown away just by the hour? One million, nine hundred thousand or 1.9 million bottles are tossed into the garbage instead of being recycled every hour. Seeing even just one statistic like this makes you give it some thought … are we, as Americans, really affecting the Earth that much? The answer is yes.

After doing research for only a few minutes online, the idea for my project became clear to me. I wanted to do something to make a difference at my school and in my school community to try and change the way that the majority of students and faculty carelessly use their plastic. I felt that implementing this public relations campaign was the right way to do so. The main reason for implementing the campaign is to educate the Alvirne

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Chief Announces Temporary Promotionsby Doug Robinson After a non-public meeting with the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen, Police Chief Jason Lavoie has received the approval to temporarily promote three Hudson Police officers in an effort to fill the current absent position created by suspended police Captain Donald Breault. Captain Breault, the second-highest ranking officer on the Hudson Police Department, was placed on “administrative leave” September 8 as a result of the New Hampshire State Attorney’s investigation regarding “public integrity,” wrote the Nashua Telegraph. “This is very standard, run-of-the-mill investigation of the white-collar variety,” commented New Hampshire’s Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati. Captain Breault was suspended with pay during the month of September, which then was changed to suspension without pay in October. Initially, the Attorney General’s office set a mid-October deadline for the completing of the investigation and “it is proceeding well,” according to Agati. However, to date, there does not seem to be an end in sight as to the resolution of Breault’s future. Repeated weekly calls by the Hudson~Litchfield News to the Attorney General’s Office have not generated any change to the Attorney General’s comment that the investigation is “ongoing.” Agati claims that he has been overwhelmed with task of multiple New Hampshire murder cases to solve, a banking issue in Laconia, as well as having an “understaffed” department to complete the investigation involving Captain Breault. In the meantime, Captain Breault remains on “administrative leave” without pay, and not afforded a speedy trial by his peers, as offered by our United States Constitution. The excessive length of the vacancy to Captain Breault’s position, created by the ongoing investigation of Agati, has produced not only a community safety concern, but an environment in which Chief

Lavoie needed to “put the public safety concerns needs first.” With the approval of the Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen, Chief Lavoie was authorized to promote from within to fill the vacant position on a temporary basis, as well as back-fill those positions from which he pulled the three police officers. “The position of Captain is very important to our organization and to the citizens of Hudson,” commented Chief Lavoie. “Not only is this captain’s position responsible for the ongoing accreditation disciplines of the department, the Captain is also responsible for the oversight of records, dispatch, fleet maintenance, facility operations, policy projects currently under review, Website maintenance, as well as administration and services. It is very important to keep this agency moving forward, especially for the safety of the residents of Hudson.” The Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen have asked of Chief Lavoie, should the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office not have completed their investigation during the next three months, to return to the Board and discuss the temporary promotions. Should the investigation of Captain Breault be dropped and should he return to the Hudson Police Department, those officers recently promoted would understand that they would return to their previous rank and pay within the Hudson Police Department.

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The Alvirne High School Junior ROTC Drill Team poses with their trophies from the final Drill Competition of the league season. This season was the most successful ever for the team, and also marked the first time that the team has ever received a first-place trophy in the Uniform Inspection category for the entire season. The team has one final Invitational Tournament with other regional schools in March.

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by Doug Robinson The Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS), as recommended by the Hudson Fire Chief, with regards to the town’s response to “critical incidents, whether natural or manmade, and such incidents are recognized as the management model to maximize the public safety response.” “The National Incident Management System provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and property and harm to the environment. “Each day, communities respond to numerous emergencies. Most often, these incidents are managed effectively at the local level. However, there are some incidents that may require a collaborative approach that includes personnel from: multiple jurisdictions, combination of specialties or disciplines, several levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. “The National Incident Management System, or NIMS, provides the foundation needed to ensure that we can work together when our communities and the Nation need us the most. NIMS integrates best practices into a comprehensive, standardized framework that is flexible enough to be applicable across the full spectrum of potential incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. Using NIMS allows us to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents,” states the National Incident Management System. According to the Secretary of Homeland Security, NIMS publishes the standards, guidelines, and compliance protocols for determining whether a Federal, State, tribal, or local government has implemented NIMS. Hudson Fire Chief Shawn Murray stated, “The town has an emergency plan, and the plan is based on the Federal boiler plate. [The] purpose is to [develop] a nationwide response to disasters and emergencies, which is consistent in order for us to continue to move in the direction of the National System.” Chief Murray also stated that in order to receive funds from Homeland Security, the town of Hudson needed to adopt NIMS. The adoption of the program has no financial impact on the taxpayer.

Selectmen Seek Federal Funding to Reduce Traffic

Congestionby Doug Robinson

The Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen has authorized Hudson’s Assistant Administrator, Mark Pearson, to complete an application to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Nashua Regional Planning Commission for congestion mitigation and air quality funding to improve traffic control measures that will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow at the intersections of Library and Ferry, Highland and Library, and Chase, Ferry, and Derry Streets during peak periods. In his application, Pearson writes, “Please accept this correspondence on behalf of the Town of Hudson signaling our interest in applying for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program Funds in the recently announced application cycle. We estimate that we will be requesting approximately $120,000 in federal funds through this program for the construction of traffic control measure at intersections of Library and Ferry, Highland and Library, and Chase, Ferry, and Derry Streets.”

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Police Requests Public Assistancesubmitted by Hudson Police Department

On Friday, January 15, the Hudson Police Department responded to Market Basket, located at 212 Lowell Road, for a theft. It was reported to the responding officer that at about 6 p.m., a white female, described as being approximately 5-feet 4-inches tall, with brown hair, and wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans, entered the store and allegedly walked out without paying for assorted groceries. Market Basket supplied the officer with video surveillance of the incident.

The Hudson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the female subject involved with the theft and are asked to contact Officer Phareth Deng of the Hudson Police Department at 886-6011 with any information.

Driver Cited in Collisionsubmitted by Hudson Police Department

On January 15, at approximately 5:46 a.m., members of the Hudson Police Department responded to the intersection of Dracut Road and Sherburne Road for a report of a two-vehicle collision.

Upon initial investigation, it was determined that a 1999 Toyota Camry was traveling north on Dracut Road approaching the intersection of Sherburne Road. The vehicle was operated by Komal Bhagat, 31, of Lowell, MA. She was the lone occupant of the Camry.

At about the same time, a 2003 BMW 3-Series, operated by Elzeny Davanzo, 43, of Pelham, was traveling west on Sherburne Road approaching Dracut Road. Davanzo was only occupant of the BMW. The BMW entered the intersection and collided with the Camry.

Sherburne Road has a posted stop sign at the intersection of Dracut Road. It was determined the BMW failed to yield at the stop sign as it entered the intersection. Davanzo was issued a citation. Both operators were seatbelted at the time of the crash and no injuries were reported. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

“Take Me Fishing,” the boating and fishing communities’ national campaign, introduced the Scouting Patch Program this week. Three new boating and fishing patches, now available to Cub Scouts and Scouts, promote the merits of the sport and encourage scouts to plan and organize fishing trips using the resources found at TakeMeFishing.org.

Passport Patch: Cub Scouts and Scouts aged 6 to 11 earn this patch by completing an introductory six-step program that teaches various skills to be knowledgeable, safe and confident while boating and fishing.

First Catch Patch: Cub Scouts and Scouts aged 6 to 11 earn this patch by organizing a real-life fishing trip using the resources found on TakeMeFishing.org.

Mentor Patch: Scouts aged 12 to 17 earn this patch by organizing a fishing trip for newcomers to the sport. The Mentor Patch develops leadership qualities and introduces someone new to boating and fishing.

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by Amanda Lecaroz, Director of Curriculum, Litchfield School District

In an effort to meet societal expectations, education has changed its purpose many times in the past 200 years. The current structure for high schooling was created back in the 1950s when the expectation was that public education should prepare everyone for a vocation. The expectations for public education have changed three times since then, but we are still working under the same schooling structure. For sports enthusiasts, that is like trying to score through a goalpost that is three fields away.

With the advent of federal legislation entitled, “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB), students are expected to score at a proficiency level 100 percent of the time in reading, writing, and mathematics. The NH Legislature supports this federal effort with a mandate that all high school courses must be competency-based. In order to achieve this level of success, schools must change their field of play.

The new grading pilot at Campbell High School is one of these necessary changes that allow the teachers, students, parents, and community to focus on student learning and what students truly know and are able to do. This school year, many districts and educators are working to update their grading practices to better

reflect true student competency. The Manchester high schools, Newfound Regional High School, Lebanon High School, and Spaulding High School are a few of the other schools in the area currently making similar revisions in their grading practices.

At Campbell High School, grading has many purposes: providing feedback to students and parents, documenting progress, and guiding instructional decisions. Because Campbell is a standards-based school with core competencies, grades in this pilot are a reflection of what a student knows and is able to do in relation to the core competencies of the course. All teachers

issue a standards-based grade that measures what a student knows or is able to do and students have many different opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of a core competency.

Grading in the standards-based classroom is made up of both formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments are opportunities for students to practice what they need to know or are able to do, and receive feedback from the instructor on their progress. Additional instruction and work by both the student and teacher take place as a result of this information. Summative assessments (final exams, demonstrations, products, etc.) are opportunities that certify what a student knows and is able to do after instruction has taken place. In the grading pilot, no more than 20 percent of a student’s grade is determined by formative assessments, and at least 80 percent is determined by the summative assessments. This process is done in an effort to ensure that the grade will be a true reflection of what a student knows and is able to do.

In the next article, I will highlight the retake policy and how this is a logical extension of a true measure of student learning. If you have questions about the material found in these articles, feel free to contact me at alecaroz@litchfieldsd.org.

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submitted by Colin ManningGovernor John Lynch has signed a law to

increase funding for the state’s Electric Assistance Program, helping more than 7,500 New Hampshire families and seniors struggling to pay their electric bills.

The legislation, SB 300, moves funding to help eliminate the waiting list for the state’s electric assistance program.

“With more and more of our families struggling to make ends meet due to the recession, this increase in the state’s electric assistance program will help the more than 7,500 families pay their utility bills. Immediate help for families is critical and this will provide some much-needed relief in these difficult economic times,” Governor Lynch said. “I want to thank the Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate who stood together to pass this bill quickly.”

The System Benefits Charge, which all ratepayers pay as part of their electric bill, funds two programs—the Electric Assistance Program and the Energy Efficiency Program. Currently, the larger portion of the charge goes to the Energy Efficiency Program.

The legislation will temporarily swap the amounts, sending the larger amount to the Electric Assistance Program for the next two years.

New Hampshire’s Electric Assistance Program is currently helping about 28,000 families, but another 7,500 families are on the waiting list

for help. Low-income customers are eligible for

discounts on electric bills ranging from five to 70 percent, depending on household size and income. Last year, the average benefit was about $450.

People making up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible for the program.

The current charge for Electric Assistance is 1.5 mil., while the current charge for Energy Efficiency is 1.8 mil. A mil is a 10th of a cent charge per kilowatt-hour. Raising the assistance portion to 1.8 mil and reducing the efficiency portion to 1.5 mil will raise about $3.5 million in additional funding for assistance.

The state will continue to invest in energy efficiency through the Systems Benefit Charge and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. In addition, with the assistance of federal stimulus dollars, the state has added to its weatherization and business energy efficiency programs.

“We all know about the importance of energy efficiency. But for thousands of New Hampshire families, greater assistance in paying their utility bills is an immediate need,” Governor Lynch said. “We remain committed to helping families and businesses cut their long-term energy costs. Making homes and businesses more efficient is a wise investment that lowers costs and provides benefits for years to come.”

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AHS Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2014submitted by William R. Hughen, Guidance Director, Alvirne High School

Parents of students entering Alvirne High School as freshmen in the fall of 2010 are cordially invited to attend the Eighth Grade Parent Evening on Wednesday, February 3. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp in the C.J Steckevicz gymnasium. Plan on arriving between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

to guarantee that you will not miss anything. This evening is designed to provide important information for the parents, as you will receive significant and necessary information about the high school, including:

• Your student’s Grade Nine course level recommendation form

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Career and Technical Education Director, District Music Coordinator, and department chairs

• An opportunity to ask specific questions• Signing up for appointments with your student’s high

school guidance counselor in March to select courses• Clubs and organizations your student can become a

member of Students will be receiving the same information through

their teachers and counselors at Hudson Memorial Middle School.

Set your calendar now and plan on reserving two-and-a-half hours of your time from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3. If there is snow and school is canceled on February 3, the snow date for the Parent Evening is Wednesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Alvirne.

Getting Cyber-Savvysubmitted by Campbell High SchoolA comprehensive workshop for parents of children and teens will be offered by the Litchfield School District Guidance Department on Tuesday, January 26, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Two sessions will be offered:• Online Predators and Social

Networking: Sergeant Charles Dyac from the Hudson Police Department will present on the risks associated with youth Internet usage and online social networking. This presentation will feature live online chatting to demonstrate the risks associated with Internet social networking. Sergeant Dyac has extensive training and experience in the field of Internet safety. He is a member of Internet Crimes Against Children, which is a

federal, non-profit organization that trains law enforcement personnel in educating and protecting children who use the Internet. He is also a member of the Southern Hillsborough County Cyber-Safe Task Force, which began in 2006.

• Cyber Bullying: Lynn Ellis and Fern Seiden, Litchfield Middle School and Griffin Memorial School guidance counselors, will share information on the prevalence and prevention of cyber-bullying. The warning signs of cyber bullying and abuse will be discussed. In addition, they will address what

parents and caregivers can do to help children who have experienced bullying through Internet social networking, e-mail, and text messages.

Infant Jesus School Open Housesubmitted by Kim Dupont

Infant Jesus School, located at 3 Crown Street in Nashua, will host an Open House on Sunday, January 31, from 2-3:30 p.m. Stop in to visit the school, take a student-led tour, meet the staff, and see what they’re all about. The school is home to

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The life’s DHA Index of Brain Health evaluated the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 21 brain health indicators in the areas of diet, physical health, mental health and social well-being. The top 10 ranking geographies in the nation for brain health are the District of Columbia, Maryland, Washington state, Vermont, Con-necticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine and New Hampshire. The two states that could use a brain boost, after ranking the lowest in the nation, are Alabama and Louisiana.

The Index indicates that residents of the top 10 brain-healthy states tend to make smart nutritional choices, watch their waistlines, avoid smoking, read for personal interest and put a high priority on education.

Residents of the top three ranking geographies – the Dis-trict of Columbia, Maryland and Washington state – claim to consume high amounts of DHA omega-3, the good fat for maintaining your mental muscle that can be found in DHA-fortified foods, supplements, and certain fish, includ-ing salmon and trout.

Residents of the nation’s capital also tout the amount of time they spend with their noses in a book, ranking tops in the country (tying with Alaska) in reading for personal

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“DHA omega-3 is one of the good fats for promoting and sustaining brain health throughout life,” says Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. “Since the body doesn’t make enough of it on its own, eating foods and supplements rich in this healthy fat is essential.”

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Live life to the fullestMake an effort to make wise lifestyle decisions. Engage

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If you’d like to learn more about how your state ranked in the index and review a full listing of the 21 brain health indicators, visit www.lifesDHAindex.com. While there, spend a few minutes taking the life’s DHA Brain Health Quiz and challenge your friends and family to test their brain health, too.

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Simple, Cost-effective Tips on Winterizing Your Home (ARA) - Winter weather can cause many private homeowners to wonder how they can

pay their utility bill with tighter budgets. What many people do not realize is there are cost-effective ways of upgrading a home for the winter, which can save money in the long run.

It’s never too late to begin these projects that can in-crease the heating efficiency in the winter as well as the cooling effectiveness during the summer months. Gina Carlson, the Academic Director for the Interior Design program at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, offers these helpful and low-cost tips:

• Close off any unused areas of the home so you don’t waste energy heating unused space.

• If you are sitting in a chair reading or working at a desk, use a blanket or a space heater and keep the rest of the home at a lower temperature.

• Check the weather-stripping around the doors and windows. Leaky doors and windows are often the biggest culprits of heat loss.

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• Replace leaky windows by investing in storm windows or install new thermal windows.• Check the insulation in the attic—add more insulation to keep the heat in the home. • Homeowners can also insulate their basement walls to avoid heat loss.

Making improvements to the home will eventually save money and cut the costs of wasted electricity. Currently, there are additional incentives to make these improvements to the home. In 2009, the government began offering income tax credits to homeowners who make qualified improvements or changes between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2010. These changes and/or improvements can include replacing doors and windows and adding insulation, water heaters and furnace and/or fuel-efficient cooling systems. For more infor-mation about the income tax incentives, visit www.energystar.gov.

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In the last week before the AHL All-Star break, the Lowell Devils registered a 2-1-0-1 record over a four game, five-day stretch. Lowell opened the week defeating Portland on the road on Tuesday, 2-1, but fell on Wednesday at home, 3-2, to Syracuse. The Devils rebounded nice on Friday with a 5-2 win over Manchester in New Hampshire. Lowell could not rope in the final two points of the weekend with a 3-2 shootout loss to Portland on Saturday. Despite taking five out of a possible eight points, the Devils fell into third place in the Atlantic Division at 25-16-3-1. With 54 points, Lowell is just three behind the first place Monarchs.

Lowell returns to action after the All-Star break with a three-game, three-day weekend. The Devils visit Providence on Friday and Portland on Saturday and come home to host Norfolk on Sunday afternoon.Rewind:

Tuesday, Devils 2 vs. Pirates 1Mike McKenna stopped 29 shots and picked up his

third consecutive win as Lowell fended off Portland, 2-1, at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Devils took a 1-0 lead before the first intermission on Patrick Davis’ power play tally and his 12th goal of the season. The Devils then received some insurance during a 5-on-3 advantage in the third period on Alexander Vasyunov’s rebound goal. TJ Brennan ruined McKenna’s shutout bid with 6:13 left in regulation with his first of the season.

Wednesday, Devils 2 vs. Crunch 3In the first-ever match-up between Lowell and

Syracuse, it was the Crunch coming out on top with a 3-2 win at the Tsongas Arena. The Devils staked the Crunch a 3-0 cushion before getting on the board with 7.8 seconds left in the second period on Eric Castonguay’s second of the season. Brad Mills got Lowell within a goal in the early minutes of the third frame, but Devils would be unable to tally the equalizer. Jeff Frazee suffered the loss despite making 20 saves in relief.

Friday, Devils 5 vs. Monarchs 2Tim Sestito’s three-point night (2g-1a) and Jeff

Frazee’s 38 saves helped the Devils defeat the Monarchs, 5-2, at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The Devils jumped out to a 1-0 lead with Sestito scoring 1:13 before the first break. In the second period, Nick Palmieri and Rob Davison beat Jonathan Bernier over a 1:14 span to make the score, 3-0. Sestito picked up another goal in the third and made it a four-goal cushion for Lowell before Tom Cavanaugh and Bud Holloway broke through for the Monarchs.

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Lowell twice fought back to tie the score against Portland, but eventually succumbed in the shootout, 3-2, at the Tsongas Arena. Michael Swift helped the Devils respond late in the first period after Phillip Gogulla gave Portland the early edge. Nathan Gerbe’s power play goal in the middle period put the Pirates on top until Ben Walter knotted the match at 8:37 of the third. In the shootout, Jhonas Enroth denied the first three Devils shooters, while Paul Byron, Nathan Gerbe, and Mark Mancari converted past Mike McKenna for the win.

Around the Horns:The Devils are currently on a team season best

three-game road winning streak...Lowell has put up five goals in four out of six games versus Manchester this season. The Monarchs have the second ranked defense in the AHL at 2.30 goals allowed per game…Cory Murphy has recorded points in eight of his last 12 games (1g-9a)…Rob Davison recorded his fourth goal of the year and the game-winner on Friday at Manchester. All four of his goals this season have been the game-winning tally for the Devils...All 12 of Tim Sestito’s goals this season have come at even-strength.Coming Up:

On Friday, the Devils return to Providence for the first time since December 20 and for the seventh meeting out of ten this season. Lowell has won four of the last five against Providence including a 5-1 victory on December 26 at the Tsongas Arena. Ben Walter has posted four goals in six games versus his former team, while Jeff Frazee is 3-1-0 against the Bruins with a 1.00 GAA and a .969 save percentage. Providence is currently seventh in the Atlantic with a 20-21-3-0 record and will play seven of its next nine games at home.

Lowell will face Portland for the third time in its last six games when the two teams battle on Saturday in Maine. The Devils are 2-1-1-1 against the Pirates this season after falling 3-2 in shootout last Saturday. Mike McKenna has started four of the five contests versus the Pirates, going 2-1-1 with a 1.48 GAA and a .951 save percentage. Portland is 5-3-2-0 in its last ten games and tied for fourth (21-15-5-2) in the division with Hartford.

The Devils host the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday for the second and final time this season. Lowell took the 2-1 decision over Norfolk at the Tsongas Arena on November 20. The Admirals (17-23-2-0) have notched just two wins in their last eleven games and have fallen into seventh place in the East Division. Norfolk is the AHL’s least penalized team, averaging 12.1 penalty minutes per game. The Devils are 4-8-1-0 all-time against the Admirals. Lowell visits Norfolk for a two-game set on Mar. 12 and 13.

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continued its impressive season, sweeping Goffstown, the Derryfield School, and Windham in quad-meet action at the Southern New Hampshire University pool on Friday, January 15. The boys’ squad lifted their season record to 14-3 on the year, with wins over Goffstown (409-70), Derryfield (387-226), and Windham (415-95). The boys’ relay teams once again provided strength with three second-place finishes. The 200-medley relay team of Khris Ortiz, Matt Beningo, Alex Luebbers, and Ronnie Falcone streaked to a second-place finish (1:57:16). Following the solid Bronco beginning, Luebbers (2:10:50), Sam Luszcz (2:32:19), and Chris Boudreau (2:50:35) took a 1-2-3 finish in the 200 free to make their mark on a strong Bronco night. Other first-place finishes

were turned in by Falcone in the 200 individual medley (IM; 2:35:61), Ortiz in the 100 free (56:96), T.J.Horne in the 100 back (1:08:45), and Beningo in the 100 breast (1:12:42). Taking second were Beningo in the 50 free (25:17); Horne in the 100 butterfly (1:08:48); Steven Balevre in the 400 free (6:00.16); Luebbers in the 100 free (59:26); Falcone in the 100 back (1:12:50); the 200-free relay team of Falcone, Luebbers, Ortiz, and Beningo (1:43.78); and the 400-free relay team of James Gilium, Luszcz, Balevre, and Horne (4:21:32). Turning in the most improved performances for the boys were Michael Haywood, taking 13.29 seconds off his 400 free, while Nick Bunker and Boudreau took 6.89 and 6.80 seconds, respectively, off the 100 free as well.

In girls’ action, the Lady Broncos lifted their record to 13-5-1 with a

sweep of their own, topping Goffstown (385-287), Derryfield (388-238), and Windham (390-376). The girls picked up where the boys left off, taking a pair of relay wins with the team of Lauren Kraemer, Desirae Ouellette, Jamie Martineau, and Becky Dionne finishing the 200-free relay in 1:52:87, and the 400-free relay team of Kraemer, Ouellette, Martineau, and Dionne finishing in 4:15:27. Individual action found Dionne taking a pair of victories in the 50 free (26:22) and the 400 free (5:00:69). Second-place finishes were turned in by Ouellette in the 200 free (2:14:05) and the 100 free (1:01:66). Brooke Prochaniak was third in the 100 free (1:10:81), while Kraemer and Martineau picked up a pair of fourths: Kraemer in the 100 fly (1:27:56) and Martineau in the

50 free (29:67). Turning in major race improvement were Lauren Bistany with 6.06 seconds off her 100 free, Victoria Champagne with 3.12 seconds in the 50 free, Kelly Mackay with 2.95 seconds in the 50 free, and Meagan

Hamblin with 2.21 seconds in the 100 free.

Next up for the Broncos is a four-team meet against Conant, Mascenic, and Monadnock on Saturday, January 23, in Winchendon, MA.

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Nashua School of Gymnastics Resultssubmitted by Anne Boulia

The Nashua School of Gymnastics has had a busy couple of weekends. On January 9 and 10, they sent all of their gymnastics teams to the Winter Carnival in Stratham, which was sponsored by Gymnastics at Brentwood Commons. The Level 8 USAG team took home a third-place trophy and the Prep-optional Intermediate/Advanced team took home a first-place banner. On January 16 and 17, they sent their Optional USAG team to the Northeast Invitational in Connecticut, which was sponsored by Deary’s Gymnastics. The scores for the Hudson and Litchfield gymnasts are as follows:Winter Carnival USAG team

Level 5 Snowflake division: Devon Rosier had an all-around score of 35.10 (second). She scored 8.825 (second) on vault, 8.10 on bars, 8.95 (fourth) on beam, and 9.225 (first) on floor.

Level 6 Snowflake division: Blake Boulia had an all-around score of 31.875. She scored 8.025 on vault, 7.90 on bars, 7.65 on beam, and 8.30 on floor.

Polar Bear division: Ariel Flaisher had an all-around score of 31.10 (eighth). She scored 8.75 (third) on vault, 6.30 on bars, 9.20 (second) on beam, and 6.85 on floor.

Level 8 Snowflake division: Megan Middlemiss had an all-around score of 34.275 (third). She scored 8.40 (second) on vault, 8.75 (third) on bars, 8.20 on beam, and 8.925 (fourth) on floor.Winter Carnival Prep-optional Team - Novice

Penguin Division: Olivia Christino had an all-around score of 35.40 (seventh). She scored 9.00 (sixth) on vault, 8.50 (seventh) on bars, 8.80 on beam, and 9.10 on floor.

Polar Bear Division: Julia Balukonis had an all-around score of 33.95. She scored 7.00 on vault, 9.05 on bars, 9.15 (second) on beam, and 8.75 (third) on floor.Winter Carnival Prep-optional Team - Intermediate

Snowflake Division: Sarah Flynn had an all-around score of 33.025 (third). She scored 8.675 (first) on vault, 8.45 (first) on bars, 7.90 (third) on beam, and 8.00 on floor.Winter Carnival Prep-optional Team - Advanced

Hailey Boulia scored 8.25 on bars and 8.45 on beam.Northeast Invitational

Junior Division level 8: Megan Middlemiss had an all-around score of 24.15 (11th). She scored 8.15 (eighth) on vault, 7.40 (seventh) on bars, and 8.60 (sixth) on floor.

Devils Return from Break With Three in Three

(StatePoint) Each water bot-tle you recycle might not seem like much, but don’t underval-ue your efforts. Those bottles you drop in the recycling bin can be made into dozens of useful items, from new bottles to t-shirts, carpeting and even automotive parts.

Recycling can help save en-ergy, money and land space, create new green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions. By getting your whole family involved in the process, it can also be a fun way to do more to protect the environment. And it’s easier than you think.

A national survey sponsored by Plastics Make it Possible, an initiative of the plastics industries of the American Chemistry Coun-cil, found that nearly 70 percent of households make an effort to recycle. Interestingly, of those homes that make recycling a priority, more than two out of three rely on the women of the house to serve as “recycling enforcers.”

What better time than now for moms – and dads – to get their families recycling?

“It’s encouraging that a majority of Americans are making an effort to recycle at home, but our goal is to get everyone recycling,” said Steve Russell, vice president of plastics for the American Chemistry Council. “Many plastics can be easily recycled and given a second life as carpet, clothing, furniture, backyard decks, new bottles and bags, and other products we use every day.”

Here are some helpful recycling tips from Russell:

• Do Your Homework: Find out what is accepted for recycling in your area. Though recycling varies nationwide, most commu-nity programs collect plastic bottles and many large grocery chains offer bins for recycling used plastic bags and product wraps. Websites like www.earth911.com allow you to enter your zip code to locate recycling centers closest to you.

• Check the Neck: For recycling purposes, a bottle is any con-tainer with a neck or opening smaller than its base. Be sure to put these items in your recycling bin: milk jugs and beverage bottles; bottles from shampoo, toiletries, laundry detergent, and other household cleaners; bottles from salad dressing, cooking oil, and condiments; and don’t forget to include jars from things like peanut butter and mayonnaise.

• Bring Empties Back to the Bin: Many bottles and bags are used on the go, so remember to bring them back to where you can recycle them. When you’re out and about, store empties in a backpack or briefcase, or leave them in the car.

• Store Bags in a Bag: Many large grocery stores offer collection bins so you can bring back used bags and product wraps. These programs allow you to recycle plastic shopping bags, news-paper bags, dry cleaning bags, and bread bags (with crumbs shaken out). Even plastic wraps from paper towels, bathroom tissue, napkins, diapers, and cases of soda qualify. For neat, convenient storage, place bags and wraps in a used shopping bag until your next trip to the store. Visit www.plasticbagrecy-cling.org for more information.

• Reuse!: There are many ways to reuse things we often toss out. Used bags can become wet umbrella covers, suitcase sav-ers for shoes, hand protectors when handling home messes, waste basket liners and more. Get creative with your bags and containers!

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The year 2009 continued to be a very trying time for many individuals. Unemployment and the available job market remained to be the primary downside to a recovering economy. The passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” added many temporary provisions to the tax code in an attempt to “rein in” the downhill slide experienced in 2008. At the same time, certain deductions and programs that were tabled to be eliminated from the tax code were reinstated for an extended period of time.

Popular provisions provided by the passage of the ARRA law included The Making Work Pay Tax Credit, The First Time Homebuyer Credit, the education American Opportunity Credit, Limited Tax Free Unemploy-ment Benefits, enhancement of existing credits such as the Earned Income Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit just to name a few. In some cases the lifespan of these credits were for 2009 only, some for tax years 2009 and 2010 and some have already been extended that were due to expire such as the First Time Homebuyer Credit with additional benefits for none first-time buyers.

With so many changes happening so quickly, it is very important to plan for these changes so that taxpayers can receive the proper benefits in a timely manner without affecting their tax return. For instance, The Making Work Pay Tax Credit allowed for a reduction in payroll taxes to begin in April of 2009. This tax credit is limited by a capped amount of $400 for individuals, $800 for married couples and is phased out for high income taxpayers. Many taxpayers this tax season may find themselves in a position of “paying back” some of the money withheld. When this bill was signed on February 17th of 2009, we immediately started working with our clients to make sure that their withholding status would not put them into a “pay back” position.

Taxpayers should also note that on June 7 of 2001, the “Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act” was signed into law which provided for numerous tax deductions/credits to be phased in over a period of 9 years. Many of these “slow phase-ins” were accelerated by the passage of the “Jobs & Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003”. Taxpayers should realize that one of the notable characteristics of this act was that these provisions (tax deductions/credits) were designed to “sunset” or revert back to the tax code as it existed prior to its enactment. This “sunset” will take place on January 1 of 2011, unless further legislation is enacted to make the changes permanent.

This sweeping piece of tax legislation affected several areas of the tax code including income tax rates, estate and gift tax exclusions and retirement plan rules. It created the 10% tax bracket and lowered all other tax brackets. It eliminated the “marriage penalty tax” in some cases for phase out limits of credits, deductions and the standard deduction for married couples. It lowered the capital gain rates as well as creating the qualified dividend rate. It increased the child tax credit from $500 to $1000. How many of these provisions will Congress allow to revert back to 2001 levels? For sure some of the provisions will be allowed to slip back because we hear on the news constantly of increasing the tax brackets for higher income individuals.

As I stated in the first article of this series, knowledge and understand-ing is a very powerful weapon. Understanding your tax return will help you plan and make informed decisions about your financial future.

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Sunday, January 10: 2:30 a.m. Box alarm, Flagstone Drive. 2:54 a.m. Hemorrhaging, Beaver Path. 4:29 a.m. Alarms, Derry Street. 11:39 a.m. Alarms, Cheney Drive. 2:16 p.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 3:00 p.m. Vehicle fire, Lowell Road. 6:53 p.m. Smoke in building, Intervale Court. 9:39 p.m. Chest pain, Riviera Road. 10:29 p.m. Chest pain, Bockes Road. 11:28 p.m. Back injury, Lenny Lane. Monday, January 11: 9:18 a.m. General illness, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 1:48 p.m. Vehicle fire, Melendy Road. 1:55 p.m. Seizure, Burton Street. 4:11 p.m. General illness, Hillcrest Road (L). 5:18 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Telolian Drive. Tuesday, January 12: 1:30 p.m. Back injury, Glen Drive. 4:06 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Burns Hill Road. 4:57 p.m. Dizziness, Broadview Drive. 7:58 p.m. Head injury, Woodland Drive. Wednesday, January 13: 8:50 a.m. General illness, Hillcrest Road (L). 9:16 a.m. Abdominal pain, Derry Road. 9:42 a.m. Chest pain, Bridle Bridge Road. 10:31 a.m. Mutual aid Engine, Ladder and Ambulance, Litchfield. 1:53 p.m. Box alarm, River Road. 2:35 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Fallon Drive (L). 2:35 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Litchfield. 3:00 p.m. Assault, Dana Drive. 4:43 p.m. General illness, Webster Street. 5:35 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 8:24 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Sugar Hill Lane (L).

Thursday, January 14: 8:25 a.m. Chest pain, Derry Road. 9:58 a.m. Seizure, Pelham Road. 11:53 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street. 1:00 p.m. General illness, Wason Road. 2:00 p.m. Laceration, Lakeside Avenue. 4:28 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street. 7:25 p.m. Alarms, Brightside Drive. 7:39 p.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. Friday, January 15: 12:50 a.m. Abdominal pain, Central Street and Industrial Drive. 7:52 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 11:30 a.m. Fainting, Hampshire Drive. 6:13 p.m. Assist citizen, Burns Hill Road. 11:25 p.m. Chest pain, Blueberry Lane. Saturday, January 16: 12:49 a.m. Unconscious person, Burnham Road. 2:50 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Old Derry Road. 6:54 a.m. Fainting, Rookery Way (L). 9:41 a.m. CO detector, Glen Drive. 11:33 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason Road and Hunter Lane. 1:39 p.m. Service call, Westchester Court. 1:53 p.m. Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 2:02 p.m. Seizure, Burton Street. 2:57 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 8:16 p.m. Hemorrhaging, Pelham Road. 9:21 p.m. Check permit, Burns Hill Road.

Wednesday, January 6: 1:20 a.m. Phone harassment, Woodburn Drive. 8:30 a.m. Alarm, Midway Avenue. 12:50 p.m. Police information, Nesenkeag Drive. 8:45 p.m. Runaway juvenile, Charles Bancroft Highway.Thursday, January 7: 11:02 a.m. Medical emergency, Woodburn Drive. 12:39 p.m. Arrested juvenile, Litchfield, Arrested on a Warrant for Bail Jumping. 1:20 p.m. Abandoned 911 call, Charles Bancroft Highway. 3:15 p.m. Dog running at large, Liberty Way. 3:30 p.m. Police information, Talent Road. 4:38 p.m. Theft from a building, Lilac Lane.Friday, January 8: 8:42 a.m. Police information, Pinecrest Road. 2:55 p.m. Department assist, Wiley Hill Road. 9:19 p.m. Suspicious activity, Newstead Street. 10:11 p.m. Police information, Stark Lane.

Saturday, January 9: 2:10 a.m. Disorderly conduct, Brenton Street.Monday, January 11: 12:25 a.m. Unsecured building, McElwain Drive. 7:49 a.m. Paperwork service, Pagewood Oval. 9:25 a.m. Medical emergency, Charles Bancroft Highway. 10:47 a.m. VIN verification, Brandy Circle. 12:40 p.m. Arrested juvenile, Litchfield, Criminal Mischief, Arson. 3:10 p.m. Littering, Unlawful activities, Chares Bancroft Highway. 3:53 p.m. Alarm, Pearson Street. 8:19 p.m. Paperwork service, Pondview Drive. 6:45 p.m. Paperwork service, Liberty Way. 6:49 p.m. Burglary, Pagewood Oval.Tuesday, January 12: 2:34 p.m. Police report of accident requirements, Derry Road. 2:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Riverview Circle. 3:00 p.m. Computer related crime, Lydston Lane.

Litchfield Police Department received information that someone in Litchfield was selling stolen merchandise online on Craig’s List. On January 19, the Litchfield Police Department conducted a covert operation and arrested a 16-year-old male and charged him with Receiving Stolen Property, a Class B Felony. The juvenile is also being charged with a misdemeanor for Possession of Property without Serial Numbers.

The Litchfield Police Department has had several theft-related incidents in the past several weeks, and has been investigating each and every incident to the fullest extent. If anyone has any information, referencing stolen property or suspicious activity, contact the Litchfield Police Department at 424-4047.

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John Madden’s Keys to Super Bowl and Tailgating Success(StatePoint) John Madden is a passionate man, but nothing brings

out the ”BOOMS” or “BAMS” in him quite like the Super Bowl and a good tailgate party. Whether it is offering an honorary turkey leg to commemorate a great performance, or highlighting a local team’s tailgating rituals, Madden knows all about mixing food and football.

Fresh out of retirement and with the Super Bowl approaching, Madden is still talking the game as he unveils the inaugural “Madden Most Valuable Protector’s Award presented by Prilosec OTC,” an award to recognize the best offensive line in the NFL. Fans are encouraged go online and vote for their favorite offensive line at www.MaddenProtectorsAward.com.

Powerful Protection is Key Throughout his career, Madden

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Fans can try out Madden’s Sicilian BBQ Chicken at their own tailgate or football party for the big game: JOHN MADDEN'S SICILIAN BBQ CHICKEN

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2. Make very hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill. Salt and pepper chicken pieces. Place chicken on grill skin-side up. When cooked halfway, turn over and cook the other side until it is just done, but no more than that.

3. When done, place the chicken in large roasting pan. Pour marinade over chicken evenly. Cover pan with foil or lid, sealing tight.

4. Place pan on grill or in oven for 20 minutes at 350°F. Serve hot.

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by Sue LaRocheAfter taking a difficult 8-5 loss to Merrimack

last week, Alvirne hockey notched its first win in the victory column in NHIAA Division 2 hockey as they defeated Winnacunnet, 4-3, on Saturday, January 16. It was the Vandergraf brothers doing all the scoring, as Lee notched a hat trick and Reed tallied one goal for the Broncos. Ryan Belarose had a strong game on defense, while Brian Carpentier got the win in net.

“We had a good game offensively against Merrimack,” explained Coach Brian Gould, but “we had too many defensive breakdowns.” The Broncos had a 4-2 lead going into the third period against Winnacunnet and with just under five minutes to play, Winnacunnet cut the deficit to only one. The Broncos defense hung tough and they managed to hold on for the victory. Alvirne hockey now sports a 1-7 record on the season. They will take on Kingswood on Saturday, January 30, at 3:50 p.m. at home.

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Campbell High School Sports Roundupsubmitted by Dale ArriaJanuary 13:

The Red Hot Campbell Track team continues to break records. At the UNH relay challenge, the 4x800 team of Ryan Donaghey, Geoffrey Pomerleau, John Cialek, and Tim Heaton set a school record of 9:22.3 seconds. The shuttle-dash team of Taylor Hall, Pat Queenan, Spencer Soulard, and Anthony Rinaldi set a school record of 26.85 seconds. The 4x160 team of Queenan, Hall, Soulard, and Rinaldi scored a time of 119.5 seconds—the best for this year.January 12:

The Girls’ Varsity Basketball team improved its record to 6-0 as the Cougars defeated the Pelham Pythons, 61-45. Kristen Hrubowchak led all scores with 29 points, nine steals, and seven rebounds. Becca Arnone scored 12 points while grabbing 17 rebounds. Kim Chaisson added to the rebounding with eight. Marissa Framarini collected five steals, while Liz Pettis and Ally Framarini are playing all-around good basketball.

The Girls’ JV Basketball team suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Class I Pelham. Jayla Brennan led both teams in scoring with 18 points. Erin King and Ally O’Donnell both recorded six points each, while Bionka Pouliot and Janelle Psaledas finished scoring for the Cougars.

Above: Bobby Savoie (5) is pushed away as Lee Vandergraf (11) scores on a pass from his brother, Reed Vandergraf (16). Below: Cam Brock reaches for the puck as a

defenseman from Winnacunnet reaches for him.

Above: Phil Sweeney brings the puck out of the Broncos’ end of the rink as Lee Vandergraf (11) and Robbie LaBourdais (14) set up the play.

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An 8.45 was the score on the balance beam for Campbell gymnast Molly Delann at the Londonderry meet. Delann also

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Campbell’s Courtney Gannon, in black, prepares to roll Jeffrey Armstrong of Windham High School in a recent meet at the Cougar Den. Armstrong prevailed by pinning

Gannon at the 8.2-second mark of the second period.

Robert Schultz of Campbell cradles John Schreiner in their 125-pound match, in which Schultz prevailed with a pin with 29.2 seconds left in the first period.

In the 170-pound class, Cougar Michael Salerno scores three points for a mean fall prior to his ultimate pin of Windham’s Christopher Ferri at the 44-second mark of the first period in a recent meet at

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“Thumbs down: To the misinformed one on the 2nd Amendment. Evidently, you didn’t take the time to actually read this Amendment which goes as follows. A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. You left out the right of the people section. Which you anti-gun types are prone to do. You asked which militia we belonged to? It’s the one composed of the citizenry, that’s who. The National Guard wasn’t formed until about 1917,approximately 130 years after the ratification of The Bill of Rights. So your assertion that the National Guard is the militia is absurd! You gun-phoebes really try my patience with your bigotry.”

“Thumbs down to having no more hot pockets. I want a hot pocket, so I can microwave it. I want it right now. I don’t want it later. Because I’m hungry right now. I want it in my tummy and then I’ll say OW. Hot pockets: they make my tummy hurt. But they taste pretty good and they’re affordable. HOT POCKETS! FOR LIFE !”

“Thumbs down to buying Londonderry’s old, worn out fire truck! We have too many vehicles now so why waste money on an old truck that Londonderry Fire Station doesn’t even want? Just another old vehicle that we can throw money at making repairs and trying to keep the thing running. Vote NO! Its time to stop wasting tax payer’s money!”

“Thumbs up to Mrs. Jewett for sending Christmas packages to all of Litchfield’s soldiers! It is a lot of work collecting, packaging, and mailing these kinds of packages especially at Christmas time! Thank you for all you do for our town. We wish you and Will a happy and healthy 2010!”

“Thumbs down to the postal service in town. Does anybody else have issues with this service? With mail services slowing down according to the Postal Service (that’s why they need to have price increases) you would think they have time to be consistent with residential mail delivery. We get our mail some days between 2:30pm and 3pm, than other days at 5:30pm or 6pm - even on Saturday (Do they have consistent routes?) That late in this town is absolutely nuts - Upon calling and inquiring I got attitude - completely unnecessary. To make matters worse, far to often when it does arrive - it doesn’t belong to us and we have forwarded to neighbors a block away ourselves, and WOW this is the best - A letter mailed December 19th with all the proper names and zip codes from a border Massachusetts town - was received JANUARY 2nd. YES it was my Christmas bonus - Merry Christmas to us - Are you kidding - WAKE UP POST MASTER - You should be fired!!”

“Thumbs down to the Campbell High School principle. Why don’t you ever listen to what your teachers and students have to say? They bring up really valid points, as for example. The “New and Improved” grading system. I personally think it’s a joke. Some kids are good testers and some are not. Why punish the kids who have a harder time with tests by only counting them. Give options to kids. Why do you think we need finals when we have competencies. Weren’t competencies established so it would eliminate the Finals? It would make for a better atmosphere at school if you were more personable and actually cared about what we or the teachers had to say? I don’t feel anything soon will change until we get the new administration.”

“Thumbs up to all the students and teachers that helped me raise $635 for the Macy’s Believe Campaign benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation. Especially, Mrs. Prophet, Mrs. Boilard, Mrs. Lavoie, Mrs. Linscott, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Blackwell, Ms Stanley and the Petersons. Thank you, Jamie Martineau.”

“Thumbs down to calling animal control on a puppy on Blackstone Street for barking...you were not ‘concerned’ about our puppy and his barking is doing his job in protecting his house so get a life and stop bothering ours and that’s what really grinds my gears. Thank you H-L-N.”

“Thumbs down to those times when my hot pocket is still cold! But I always remind myself: if in the middle, there is still ice. Another forty seconds should suffice. It works out great!”

“Thumbs up to Rachel! At lunch she let me eat her applesauce! I thought that was very kind and darling of her even though she didn’t provide me with the sufficient eating utensil. Anyways, she is just such a terrific sweetiepie! lova ya like Shrek loves Fiona!”

“Thumbs up to Melanie! Oh Melanie, you are such a dear! You draw nifty pictures of giraffes and write great gangster raps! I enjoy your face very much. oh dear, I am a creep.”

“Thumbs up to the New Hampshire Constitution and the wording of article 2-a in the bill of rights (The Bearing of Arms) All persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves ,there families ,their property and the state.”

“Thumbs down to the individual who fails to understand that gun control legislation only hurts law-abiding citizens, and not criminals who could care less about what the rules are. Feel free to sacrifice all the individual rights you want but leave those of us who wish to protect ourselves instead of relying on the government out of it! New Hampshire is one of the safest states with one of the lowest crime rates despite the fact that its gun laws are very liberal. I say ‘if it isn’t broke don’t fix it;’ we’re not hurting anybody so let us be.””

“Thumbs up to Selectman Massey and Maddox for vote yes to the motion to dedicate the 2009 annual town report to our fallen veterans - our heroes..”

“Thumbs down, a huge ‘thumbs down’ to Selectman Nadeau and Jasper for voting against the motion to honor our fallen heroes. Shame on you!”

“Thumbs up to the person who complained about the obscene anti-Obama sticker pasted on someone’s car, after all he is our president. ‘Thumbs down to that same person for their comments on Republicans. We aren’t angry because our party isn’t in power, we are angry because people panicked before the election and voted for a party that is much more reckless and irresponsible than the Republicans could ever be. Open your eyes, things are much worse then they were last year!!”

“Thumbs up for local climate data from the MT Washington Observatory. MWO has been collecting weather data since 1932. If you contact them they will send you a report from January 2009 which is a historical analysis of their 77+ years of local weather data. The report states that temperature measurements fluctuate from year to year but that no temperature fluctuations were ‘statistically significant’ in regards to warming or cooling. Food for thought given the recent ‘Climate Gate’ revelations.”

“Thumbs up to the new Hudson Monuments building. Can’t wait for the open house and demonstrations.”

“Thumbs up for Mike & Terry for the idea of free breakfast at the church ‘thumbs down’ for not asking them to help.”

“Thumbs down to the person that stated that Obama said within 12 months he would have the economy back on track. Get your facts straight. He said that it would take awhile and that it wouldn’t just happen within the first year or two. In fact he stated that it was probably going to get worse before it got better only because Bush had put our country in such a downward spin. It doesn’t take much brains to figure out that it is going to take time to get it back on track. Only someone who is lacking brains would make the comment that you made because obviously you don’t know what you’re talking about. If you can’t fight for our country and whose running it, then maybe you should move to Iraq or Afghanistan and see how you would like it being run there.”

“Thumbs down to Hudson Recycling program! I ensure all of our paper and glass/plastics are separated into their own bins...when the recycling truck shows up they mix it all in the same bucket! Why are we wasting our time putting into separate buckets to have them only mixed when collected?”

“Thumbs up - our LFD beat your HFD with fire trucks putting up flags - I passed a home on Cutler Road with a new fire truck next to a flag pole - seems it needed re-stringing and the owners were too lazy to dig it up and fix it. So our LFD brought over a ladder truck (which was not tall enough) put another ladder on top of the truck (accident waiting to happen) and spent at least an hour re-stringing this pole. I had time to drive by-do my weekly shopping -drive by and see the JOB wasn’t done yet. LFD - 1 HFD – 0”

“Thumbs up to my two daughters Christie for getting a 4.0 grade point avg. at smith college

way to go. And Amanda for getting a great job with Easter seals and going about it the right way. I am so proud of you both keep working hard and more good things will follow.”

“Thumbs down to the Hudson Police, you already have one officer being investigated by Internal Affairs; the chief should have more of his senior officers investigated as well. How do you justify interrogating a reporter of a crime for several hours without reading them their Miranda Rights, taking personal belongings, forcing them to tell you what you want to hear and promising no charges will be filed against them. Look closer at ALL the facts and evidence and you will see the reporter was telling you the truth. The police force citizens to lie because they lie, that way they can close an investigation quick and move on to harass someone else. Now property taxes are going up, maybe the town officials need to look at the over staffed police department instead of raising taxes on residents that are financially trying to get by in this economy.”

“Thumbs down to businesses that allow smoking at the entrance doorway. It gags us when we are entering and some of us do not appreciate that disgusting smell getting blown on us as we walk by. Please have your ashtrays put away from the door so your customers do not have to inhale it. Better yet, do away from it totally.”

“Thumbs down again to the Hudson Police, now you harass my husband while he was going into Wal-Mart, you said he looked like a suspect that is robbing stores! When he asked you why you were staring at him, one of you replied “don’t talk to us that way.” You treated him like a common criminal, why should he respect you. Did any of you go to school to learn how to conduct an investigation? You just harass the residents of this town beyond belief. The Hudson Police Dept is really unprofessional.”

“Thumbs down to those scary leaning dead trees along Dracut Road in South Hudson. Perhaps the homeowners don’t have the means to take them down, but the town should do so before someone is injured or worse in future storms.”

“Thumbs down to the Transportation Security nominee. He makes anti American statements, thinks America itself is to blame for terrorism, and would rather make flying convenient than safe. And he’s supposed to protect us? Come on! Now’s the time to speak up folks.”

“Thumbs down Way Down to ALL THE STOP SIGNS on Albuquerque Ave. I was wondering who needs a warning that a stop sign is coming? And the signs should be a different size and shape... When driving down the road at night it you cant tell if the sign is for a car or a Pedestrian. And to put the signs right next to the road is an accident waiting to happen. Someone from out of town is going to stop and get hit because it is very confusing. and all for a walk path. C’mon give me a break!!! Paint a stop on the walk and a line and be done with it! Talk

about over kill..............Don’t say I didn’t tell you about the hazard...”

“Thumbs down to Mr. Plow...How difficult is it to plow a circle?? Why do we always end up with a 2 foot high mound of snow blocking the street?”

“Thumbs down to the HLN for not printing information on the Pizza Challenge for Hudson Special Olympics. ‘Thumbs up to all the participating restaurants!! Thank you from all the athletes & families!”

“Thumbs down to parents out there who are not monitoring their kids text messages and Facebook accounts. We check my 12 year old sons accounts every few days to make sure he isn’t doing anything age inappropriate. While he is not misusing them I’m appalled at the use of foul language used especially by girls on his posts. If you have a daughter 11-13 years old who uses a cell phone and Facebook I suggest you take a look from time to time and don’t be surprised when you see a barrage of F-bombs. Pay attention and have a clue will you people.”

“Thumbs down to the lousy placement of the street lights at the end of Library Street when pulling onto Central Street. That intersection used to be slow, but now it is way more Dangerous.. The lights are placed way too far over to the right, & people mistake the Central Street lights as theirs. Please move the lights before someone gets killed.”

“Thumbs down to the snowplowing efforts so far this year in Litchfield. On the first storm you see me stuck in the middle of my cul-de-sac and you plow me in from behind and then by the side and drive away with a wave. This recent snow storm you knock down 2 of my stakes at the end of my yard and then plow in my driveway. If you can’t drive the big dump truck with 2 plows on it maybe you should downsize?? Hopefully you won’t hit my mailbox next……..”

“Thumbs down to buying Londonderry’s old fire truck. Chief wants to spend $60,000 for this truck to just haul around tools! Another $9,000 to build a temporary roof over it! Another $2,000 for lettering! And another ($ never ending money pit) for repairs! And this is only for 2 or 3 years! After that he is going to replace it with a new fire truck! Wasteful spending of tax payer’s money! Vote NO !”

“Thumbs up to the HMS boys basketball team for al your hard work and dedication. ‘Thumbs up’ to your wonderful coach drew for all the time an effort he put into the team. Come on boys, win your last 2 games, you can do it!”

“Thumbs up. Thank you to the woman who put an article in the ‘thumbs up’ regarding the boy shagging carts at Market Basket on December 26. That was my son and I want to say thank you for recognizing the hard work my son does at Market Basket. Thank you.”

“Thumbs up to my Deena B for organizing donations at Continental Academy of Hair Design for January 23rd. Students may ‘dress down’ for five dollars. All of the donations are welcome, Continental Academy will donate to a local charity and 100% of the proceeds will go to the earthquake victims in Haiti.”

“Thumbs down to the parents who cut the line of parents waiting to drop off their children at Hills Garrison and then cut across the parking lot to leave. Are we supposed to watch your child for you? We know who you are and we have reported you to the front office.”

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Dorothy (Luce) McQuarrieDorothy (Luce) McQuarrie, 96, of Litchfield, died January 13,

2010, at the Corrville at Nashua.Dorothy was born on September 6, 1913, in Lowell, MA,

daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Lasalle) Luce. Her loving husband, Allan McQuarrie, as well as a son, Donald McQuarrie, also predeceased her.

Dorothy was a graduate of Lowell High School and Burdett Business College. She enjoyed gardening and knitting in her free time, and was a former member of the United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary.

Dorothy is survived by a daughter-in-law, Carole McQuarrie of Sea Ranch, CA; two grandchildren, Allan McQuarrie and Dawn McQuarrie; as well as her dear friends, the Charbonneau family of Hudson.

A graveside service will be held at the family plot in Vermont in the spring. The family has requested that donations be made to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd., Nashua, NH 03064. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements. To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.

Ralph L. RoseRalph L. Rose, 68, of Hudson, died at St.

Joseph Hospital in Nashua on January 20, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ralph was born in White River Junction, VT, on April 26, 1941, a son of the late Ralph E. and Catherine L. (Masterson) Rose. He lived and attended schools in Nashua and was home schooled as well. For the past 20 years he made

his home with his brother, Richard, of Hudson.Ralph worked at Diggins & Rose, Moving, Storage and

Machinery Movers an agent for United Van Lines, in Hudson and Manchester, his family’s business, for over 30 years, retiring in 2007. Over the past couple of years he enjoyed assisting the office staff with special projects.

He was a Vice President of Rose Leasing Corporation and assisted in the forming of A.J. Rose, LLC, Portable Moving and Storage containers of Hudson and Manchester; both are divisions of Diggins & Rose, Moving, Storage and Machinery Movers.

He was enrolled in the “Plus Company’s” Adult Literacy Program at Rivier College and through the years was a contributor to the Plus Company’s Annual Auction and dinner and St. Joseph Hospital “Meals on Wheels” program. He assisted in the (Plus Company’s) annual Wild Irish Breakfast with his best friend Bill Stumpt of Gateway Community services of Nashua.

In his youth, Ralph was an active volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 259 in Nashua (the first boy scout troop in the United States for mentally-challenged youth). He enjoyed fishing in both New Hampshire and Florida. Throughout the years he was an avid follower and supporter of the Nashua South “Purple Panther” Football Team. He and his brother (Dick) enjoyed attending antique truck shows and displaying their own antique tucks in local parades and special events.

Survivors include a brother, Richard W. Rose and Richard’s significant other Lynn Larsen of Hudson; a nephew, Adam Rose, his wife Tracey and grandnephew Justice C. Rose of Oceanside, CA; a niece Allison Watson and her husband Troy of Nevada; his favorite aunt and uncle, Chris and Irene Masterson of Englewood, FL; his beloved godchild, Kathryn Hardy and her husband Doug of Nashua; dear cousins Pat and Mario Tardif of Nashua, James Masterson and his significant other Martha of Englewood, FL; Clyde and Nance Masterson, Francis and Richard Risucci, Cheryl and Michael Rivard, Chris Masterson, John Masterson, Phillip and Brenda Masterson of Wilder, VT; his special friends, Bill Stumpt of Nashua, Alan Neville of Amherst and Martha Lee of Hudson who took their daily walk with Martha’s dog Apricot; friends and co-workers Denis and Steve Bolduc both of Manchester, Smiley Petrain of Hudson and Steve Garon of Litchfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Parish, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, on Friday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. Interment prayers and burial will follow immediately in Woodlawn Cemetery. A reception will then follow at the Nashua Country Club. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation in his memory to The Plus Company, 240 Main Dunstable Road, Nashua, NH 03062 or St. Joseph Community Services, Inc., Meals on Wheels Community Dining Program, P.O. Box 910, Merrimack, NH 03054.

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Please take notice that in accordance with NH RSA 36-A:5 and NH RSA 657:7 the Litchfield Conservation Commission (LCC) will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 4, 2010 in the Town Hall conference room, 2 Liberty Way, Litchfield, NH. The LCC will receive comments in reference to the Conservation Commission purchasing 5+/- acres at Tax Map 2 Lots 83 and 128, 27 and 31 Cutler Road. You are encouraged to contact the Conservation Commission at 424-2131 for further details and/or attend the public hearing.

Joan McKibben, Chairman Litchfield Conservation Commission

PUBLIC NOTICESTown of HudsonZoning Board Agenda

January 28, 2010.

The Hudson Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on Thursday January 28, 2010, in the Community Development Conference Room in the basement of Hudson Town Hall (please enter by ramp entrance at right side). The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing minutes of past meetings; the public hearings for applications will begin at 7:30 PM, with the applications normally being heard in the order listed below.

Suitable accommodations for the sensory impaired will be provided upon adequate advance notice by calling 886-6005 or TDD 886-6011.

The following items before the Board will be considered:I. 7:00 PM APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. December 10, 2009

II. DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE BEFORE THE BOARD 1. Case 170-038 (1/28/10, Deferred from 12/10/09): SNF Construction,

P.O. Box 63, Salem, NH, requests the following:A. A Use Variance to allow construction of a parking lotwithin 2,390 square feet of the wetland buffer, an unpermitted use, for property located at 25 Constitution Drive. [Map 170, Lot 038, Zoned I, HZO Article IX, Section 334-33 B (2), Wetland Conservation District.]B. A Wetland Special Exception to allow construction of a parking lot within 2,390 square feet of the wetland buffer and construction of a parking lot detention pond within 18,665 square feet of the wetlands, for property located at 25 Constitution Drive. [Map 170, Lot 038, Zoned I, HZO Article IX, Section 334-35 B (2), Wetland Conservation District.] [Note: The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted this request on 08/27/09; a rehearing has been requested by Century Park, LLC, a direct abutter, challenging that decision.]

2. Case 190-053 (1/28/10, Deferred from 12/10/09): Edward Roy, 10 Porter Ave., Hudson, requests an Area Variance to allow expansion of an existing nonconforming structure, by permitting the construction of an addition within the front-yard setback. 30 foot front-yard setback required; 8.5-foot front-yard setback proposed. [Map 190, Lot 053, Zoned TR, HZO Article VIII, Section 334-29, Extension or enlargement of nonconforming uses.]

3. Case 200-40 (1/28/10): Denise True, 81 Bush Hill Road, Hudson requests the following:

A. An extension of an un-activated Area Variance to allow subdivision of one lot into two lots. One lot would be conforming, comprising 1.2 acres and containing 150 feet of frontage. The other lot would be non-conforming, comprising 4.5 acres and containing 36 feet of frontage, where 150 feet of frontage is required. [Map 200, Lot 40, Zoned General, HZO Article VII, Section 334-27, Table of Dimensional Requirements.]B. An extension of an un-activated Wetland SpecialException to fill approximately 690 square feet of wetlands and approximately 3,250 square feet of wetland buffer to allow the driveway for the proposed 4.5 acre lot. [Map 200, Lot 40, Zoned General, HZO Article IX, Section 334-33, Wetland Conservation District.]

4. Case 206-032, 207-003, 004, 005, 008, 213-001 (1/28/10): Michael and Rebecca Jarry, 143 Bush Hill Road, Hudson request a Variance for relief from the Hudson Zoning Ordinance Article XV, Section 334-82 (B) to allow the applicants the right to obtain application acceptance from the Planning Board within twelve months of the original grant of the Wetland Special Exception, where six months is required. A Wetland Special Exception was granted by the Zoning Board at their June 25, 2009 meeting. [Map 206, Lot 032, Map 207, Lots 003, 004, 005, 008, Map 213, Lot 001, Zoned G-1, HZO Article XV, Section 334-82 (B), Time limit.]

III. DISCUSSION OF CORRESPONDENCE BEFORE THE BOARD 1. Case 160-105: 297 Central Street; request for a rehearing of a Wetland Special Exception and Use Variance granted on December 10, 2009 (requested by HinckleyAllenSnyder, LLP, abutter)

VI. OTHER BUSINESSV. DISCUSSION OF ANY TOWN/STATE ACTIVITY OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD

William A. Oleksak, Zoning Administrator

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January 23: Let’s Go Fishing: Introduction to Fly-Tying, Nashua, NH. Learn about the tools, materials, threads, and hooks required for fly-tying in a hands-on session; you’ll tie nymph, wet, streamer, and dry flies. Tools and materials provided, but you may bring your own if you wish. For adults, and children over 12 if accompanied by an adult. Register at tinyurl.com/nplfish. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (603) 589-4600; www.nashualibrary.org.

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January 30: Full Moon Snowshoe or Hikes, Hollis, NH. How often do you take time to enjoy the beauty of the night? Winter evenings are a unique time to get outside and explore the woods and sky. Join Beaver Brook staff on the near full moon for a unique guided walk

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February 2: Collecting John Paul Jones, America’s First Action Hero, Exeter, NH. The real John Paul Jones was born in Scotland and spent more than a year in New Hampshire during the American Revolution. A jealous genius, Jones was a complex self-made naval hero. J. Dennis Robinson explains how America rejected Jones, then used his name and image to sell everything from whiskey, cigarettes, and women’s clothing … even to arecruit for the U.S. Navy. 7:30 p.m. Exeter Historical Society. (603) 778-2335.

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Chase Street. Thursday, January 14: 12:38 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Highland Street and Greeley Street, arrested Samuel Harold Cannamucio, 40, Hudson, Driving While Intoxicated. 2:12 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Adelaide Street and Bond Street, arrested Jessica Lamarche, 22, Hudson, Driving While Intoxicated. 8:37 a.m. Serve warrant, constitution Drive, arrested Jessica Lee Lantagne, 35, Milford, Forgery. 9:34 a.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Derry Street [911 caller advised the doors from his Bobcat tractor were stolen some time over night; report taken]. 10:39 a.m. Vandalism, Windham Road [RP advised his mailbox was smashed some time possible this morning]. 11:55 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street [911 calls advised an accident involving a Chevy Blazer and a pedestrian; report taken]. 11:58 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street. 12:05 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street and Abbott Farm Lane. 1:46 p.m. Theft/forgery/Fraud, Deerfield Avenue [RP advised a GPS and charger were taken out of her husband’s vehicle last night; report taken]. 2:00 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Central Street [COMP advised her ATM card was used at this location without her permission, approximate loss $261; report taken]. 2:23 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Deerfield Avenue [RP advised a GPS was taken from a vehicle at this location; report taken]. 2:35 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Lowell Road [RP advised he had lost a dealer plate; report taken]. 2:39 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Gibson Road [student transport advised a vehicle had struck a school bus at this location, no injuries; report taken]. 4:11 p.m. Vandalism, Burns Hill Road [RP advised of ongoing issues with people in her yard attempting to vandalize her cousin’s vehicle or steal items; report taken]. 4:28 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Street and Ferry Street. 4:49 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Lowell Road [Hudson Market, RP advised his stereo was taken from his vehicle at this location a few days ago; report taken]. 7:17 p.m. Serve warrant, Constitution Drive, arrested Alvin J. Goad, 21, Hudson, Bench Warrant.Friday, January 15: 12:03 a.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Fairway Drive [female caller advising of a male subject trying to gain entry to her vehicle parked in the driveway; report taken]. 5:15 a.m. Vandalism, Charles Street [RP advised the rear window of her vehicle was smashed some time last night; report taken]. 5:46 a.m. Moor vehicle accident, Dracut Road and Sherburne Road. 7:04 a.m. Serve warrant, Constitution Drive, arrested Jonathan Paul McAuliffe, 29, Brattleboro, VT, Unauthorized Use of Propelled Vehicle, Theft; All Other. 9:06 a.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Lowell Road [Dunkin Donuts, COMP advised the theft of money from this location by an employee; report taken]. 11:11 a.m. Harassment, Derry Street. 2:45 p.m. Vandalism, Winnhaven Drive. 5:11 p.m. Theft/forgery/fraud, Philbrick Street, [RP advised his wallet was taken from his vehicle on Monday and his credit cards were used in Nashua, approximate loss, $250; report taken]. 6:01 p.m. Shoplifting. 11:44 p.m. Vandalism, Bush Hill Road and Kimball Hill Road [RP advised his vehicle was egged while he was driving on Bush Hill Road, did not wish report]. Saturday, January 16: 1:14 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Central Street and Library Street. 6:23 p.m. Vandalism, Hickory Street [RP advised someone threw a beer bottle at his vehicle; report taken]. 12:13 p.m. Motor vehicle stop, Ferry Street and State Street, arrested James Santoro, Stoneham, MA, Driving While Intoxicated, Yellow Line. Sunday, January 17: 1:41 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Library Street and Central Street, arrested Amanda Joy Dorobiala, 29, Lowell, MA, Bench Warrant. 2:36 a.m. Motor vehicle stop, Alpine Avenue and

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to the School Board, and he got the approval of the School Board to ban all printed materials from going home with students unless it came from the school. The school’s policy has hurt St. Vincent de Paul, our Make a Difference Food Drives, and every organization in town. In an effort to advertise the event, the Knights of Columbus advertised the event twice in the Nashua Telegraph, and within the calendar section of the Hudson~Litchfield News.” The 2010 competition winners were: Amanda Torres, 11; Chad Collins, 12; Aaron Mbarani, 13; Teddi Starr Kramer, 13; Izhar Mbarani, 14; and Kayla Torres, 14. “This hurts,” commented Nadeau. “It is very difficult to support kids when the schools don’t let you.”

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by Doug Robinson If you guessed, “Where are the children?” or ”How come no one is playing with the basketball?” then you have answered the question correctly. The Hudson Knights of Columbus 5162 recently sponsored their annual basketball Free Throw Contest, at which only six children showed up to compete. The contest winner qualifies to compete in the Kiwanis State Free Throw Championships. Last year, and years before, dozens of children have competed to be Free Throw Contest winners. Boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, compete within their age group, vying to take home the trophy. The competitors each shoot 15 attempts at the basket, and the competitor with the most baskets completed successfully wins for

their age group and their gender. In all, 10 trophies were to be given away this year; however, only one girl showed up to compete. “Two years ago, we had three winners win State honors, and last year, we had two winners from Hudson win State honors,” stated Kiwanis Free Throw organizer Wayne Nadeau. “Normally, we have 10 to 15 kids compete right from the beginning, but this year, we are hurting due to the Hudson School Board’s policy on advertising.” In past years, flyers were sent home with Hudson students; however, according to John Piergo, Past Grand Knight, this is not the only organization being hurt by the School Board’s policy. “It all began with an issue at the High School when Bible School materials were to be distributed. School officials took the issue

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Pelham Holiday Tournament Champs!submitted by Joe Wetmore

Congratulations to the Hudson seventh-grade boys’ travel team for winning the 2009 Pelham Holiday Tournament held over the Christmas break. With six teams in the tournament, Hudson went on to win with a 4-0 record, defeating Windham, 39-24; Dracut, MA, 43-40; Methuen, MA, 38-33; and Tyngsborough, MA, 52-43. The boys all played hard, with the key factor being great defense throughout the tournament. The boys should also be proud of playing well in their Suburban League with a current record of 6 -3 in the seventh/eighth-grade Division 2. Good luck on the rest of the season, and keep up the hard work.

Coach Leo Thyne, Tyler Janko, Davin Secchiaroli, Evan Hunt, Jared Glenzer-Thomas, Derek Hudson, Andrew Wetmore, Coach Joe Wetmore. Front: Michael Roberts, Danny Tucci, Taylor Thyne, PJ Frasca

Alvirne Boys’ Winter Track Winds Down

by Sue LaRocheThe winter track season is winding down, with only two meets remaining before the

state championship meet. In order to compete in the state championships, the athletes must qualify with designated times. So far, Alvirne has two student athletes who have passed muster and will compete in the state meet, which will be held on February 7 at 3 p.m. at Dartmouth College.

Luke Mertins has qualified in the 55-meter dash (6.7 seconds), and Derek Janko has qualified in the shot put (44 feet, 10 inches).

A host of additional athletes are seeking to use the final two meets of the season to post results good enough to qualify: Todd Boucher in the 1000-meter run; Mertins in the 300-meter dash; the 4x160 relay team of Mertins, Ryan Provencher, Dan Fitzgerald, and Brian Barry; the 4x400 relay team of Boucher, Brandon Doyle, Matt Fellows, and Chris Low; and the 4x800 relay team of Boucher, Doyle, Low, and Mike McCrady.

by Sue LaRocheThe Alvirne Bronco boys’ basketball team

managed to keep their fans on the edge of their seats on Friday, January 15, when they defeated Manchester Central, 46-43, in overtime.

The Broncos took a 13-7 lead in the first quarter on four points from Ryan Sweeney, four points from David Skinner, and two points from John Baldwin, who provided a spark for the Broncos coming off the bench. Halftime saw Alvirne holding onto a slim, one-point lead at 22-21.

The scoring went back and forth in the third quarter, with neither team forging ahead by more than four points. The Broncos found themselves down 32-30 with just a few ticks on the clock, when Tony Beaulieu came off the bench and made a steal off an inbounds pass and scoring a lay-up at the buzzer to tie the score at 32 with one quarter of play

remaining.Caleb Donnelly provided all of Alvirne’s points

in the final quarter, but it was not without much help from his teammates. The Broncos had many opportunities to seal a victory, but missed some key bunnies late in the game. With 32 seconds remaining, the Broncos found themselves down by two at 40-38. Alvirne had possession with 5.4 seconds remaining when Donnelly was fouled on an inbounds pass. He hit two free throws to tie the score and Central missed a jump shot, sending the contest into a four-minute overtime.

Once again, Donnelly provided all of the scoring in the final quarter with six points. Alvirne drew first blood with a jumper at the 2:30 mark. Donnelly missed a jump shot, but put back his own rebound for two with 46 seconds remaining in the game, giving Alvirne a slim, 44-43 point lead, as Central had hit a three-point shot earlier. The icing on the cake came with just under 10 seconds to play in the game as Cody Lambert made a long lead pass to Donnelly, who banked in a lay-

up to seal the victory.

Alvirne’s record improves to 4-1 on the season and they will take on Dover at home on January 25.

Donnelly led the way with 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, and three steals, followed by Joe O’Hearn with five points, two rebounds, and one steal. A host of Broncos had four points, including Skinner, Lambert, Baldwin, and Sweeney.

The Junior Varsity squad also chalked up another victory, 64-53. Brendan Yoksh had 15 points, Jimmy Tomaswick had 11 points, and Sean Dunn added 10 points.

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Bronco cheerleaders lead the Alvirne fans at every boys’ basketball game with cheers, stunts, and gymnastic feats.

Junior Shannon Loughan (left) and Sarah Cherio, a freshman, do back flips down the length of the court

during a time-out from playBronco Joseph O’hearn drive to the hoop vs Manchester Central

for two of his five points.

Cody Lambert puts one up from the paint for two.