by Bob GibbsThe rakes were going strong as the Friends

of Benson Park held its fi nal monthly volunteer cleanup for 2015. Volunteers from Alvirne High School and Cub Scout Troop 48 from Nashua helped clear some of the fallen fall foliage. Other volunteers repaired fences, removed dead trees, cleared overgrown brush and removed dead branches. The Friends of Benson Park are currently looking for volunteers to help refurbish the elephant barn. Anyone who can volunteer time or money should contact the Friends of Benson Park.

by Doug RobinsonEver wonder just where does all that

heroin goes that we have been hearing about? Or, is it true that the NH State Lab is 250 police cases in arrears? And, how do they perform all those law enforcement tasks that are required by lawyers, courts, prosecutors, and police departments?Recently, the HLN was invited to tag

along with New Hampshires United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen during a behind-the-scenes visit to the NH State Police Forensic Lab in Concord.The purpose of Shaheens (D-NH) visit,

as stated by her press secretary, was to discuss the backlog of seized heroin and fentanyl that require lab identifi cation. The visit was in preparation for legislation to the U.S. Senate that would authorize $10 million per year through the Community Oriented Policing Services program to be used for police forensic lab staff, equipment and overtime to help labs deal with the backlog. The New Hampshires forensic lab has

the ability with their current staff and equipment to process approximately 500 cases per month. However, NH police agencies have been requesting upwards of 750 monthly requests.The State Police Forensic Laboratory

is the sole provider of traditional forensic laboratory services in New Hampshire. The forensic laboratory routinely receives and analyzes evidence from over 220 city and town police departments, nine state law enforcement agencies including the State Police, 10 county sheriffs departments, numerous city and town fi re departments, and, on occasion, federal law enforcement agencies conducting criminal investigations in the state states the NH State Police.Hudson Police Captain Willian Lavoie commented, In my 25

years with the Hudson Police Department, the NH State Lab has been nothing but professional and helpful to the Hudson Police. They have never missed a prosecution date, and they have always been cooperative and professional with us.Laboratory Director Timothy J. Pifer stated, Normally we have

50 employees working here, but we are operating with 47 now. We need more help. With the possibility of receiving a grant, we will be able to hire more people, purchase equipment that costs around $125,000, and get caught up with our work overload.The services offered by the New Hampshire State Police

Forensic Laboratory include fi rearms/tool marks, latent impression, DNA, serology, digital evidence, trace, controlled-substance examinations, and blood and breath alcohol testing as well as the analysis of controlled substances in urine, blood and other biological samples.The highly skilled chemists and

trained personnel work meticulously as they examine every piece of evidence with exactly rules and regulation regarding safety and chain of custody. Specifi c steps have been established to authenticate their fi ndings. And, at times, these same technicians are called upon by both the prosecution and defense teams to testify in court to their fi ndings.Pifer explained that approximately

one third of the current requests involve marijuana, another third heroin, while 24 percent are fentanyl investigations. Hundreds of urine test kits, received

from court orders, paroled inmates, inmates, drug court defendants, lined cart after cart, as they awaited examination from the technicians. Using pipettes, protective clothing, eyewear, and gloves, all motions are methodical and exact.Reports, as high as several inches,

print continually, as they indicate the results of the investigative studies. While chemists work hands-on to weigh, view under a microscope, analyze using graphs and images, other technicians are evaluating those piles of paper to determine the exact contents of the material for which they are investigating.Sen. Shaheen commented, The work done in this facility is

indispensable in our states battle with the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic. This testing backlog can delay law enforcement efforts to get dangerous criminals and drug traffi ckers off our streets. Its critical that the federal government respond to the needs of law enforcement on the frontlines of this crisis.She continued, The recent surge in the use of heroin, fentanyl

and other designer drugs, has increased both the volume and complexity of identifying narcotics, which has dramatically increased demand on police crime labs, including in New Hampshire. As a result, police crime labs have been inundated with requests for testing, often exceeding lab capacity and creating backlogs of untested samples.

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by Doug RobinsonThe Town of Hudson Board of Selectmen authorized the

Hudson Recreation Department to establish the Hudson Recreation Department Scholarship Fund.The scholarship requirements read, The Hudson Recreation

Department will be awarding an annual scholarship to one or two graduating seniors from Alvirne High School.Recreation Director Dave Yates explained that he will be

speaking with the recreation committee, as well as the board of selectmen, to change this requirement from Alvirne High School to Hudson resident, as a child may participate in the recreation programs and not attend Alvirne, for example those who attend Bishop Guertin High School, another private school or be home schooled.The eligibility to receive the scholarship is based on the

Hudson Recreation Department Scholarship subcommittee guidelines.These guidelines include the following: the graduate

must be a resident of Hudson who has participated in one or more of the Hudson Recreation Department organized youth sport programs. The graduate must also have been accepted (or have made application and is pending) to a recognized institution of higher learning.At this point in time, discussions are still being held as

to whom the scholarship funds will be addressed and how the vetting process of each athlete will be accomplished. In addition, the selection committee is still a work in progress as to who will select the winner and what that process criteria will look like.Those applying for the scholarship will be required to write

a short essay on how the Hudson Recreation Department has affected you and what it has meant to you.Funding for the scholarship will come from 50/50 raffl es

that will be held during comedy nights. These monies are raised from the sale of numbered tickets. The selected number ticket that is drawn will split one half of the amount of money collected with the scholarship program.Yates stated during the Nov. 12 recreation meeting that he

hoped to raise $500 for the scholarship, and two ($500 scholarships) would be nice.

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Technicians laboriously separate particles to determine the substance they are examining. Th e color of this material

could possibly indicate that it is heroin or fentanyl.

Th is is the real deal of drugs: Th e tubes are called fi ngers or bindles. Th e baggies hold more drugs that were to be sold on the streets.

Th e unfi lled folders represent the backlog of 3,500 cases to be investigated at the NH State Police Forensic Lab.

Hudson~Litch eld News Gets Firsthand Experiencein State Police Forensic Lab

Making Benson Park Beautiful

Cub Scout Troop 48 helps to clean up the playground.

Alvirne High School juniors Maria Pylon and Shiva Patel do their part to give Benson Park a fall facelift.

Nicholas Wright, Ralph Alio, and Jon Maltz take down an old tree to make room for a new post-and-rail fence.

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by Doug RobinsonAs in all equipment, even bulletproof vests need to be replaced

after a fi ve-year period.For that purpose, Hudson voters have already approved a capital

reserve account so that money would be saved for this needed replacement.You just never know, said Captain Avery, Hudson Police

Department that it could happen at your next motor vehicle stop.The manufacturers of the bulletproof vest state that the vests will

break down their effi ciency over time due to cold and due to sweat. The manufacturers recommended time for the replacement

of the vest is fi ve years. We do not live in Mayberry, commented Hudson Board of Selectmen Chairman Rick Maddox. For $874.50, it is a worthwhile investment.The Hudson Police will replace 31 vests for the department.

Those offi cers who work administration will not have their vests replaced as they have been worn less and have not been subject to the cold and sweat amounts of the fi eld offi cers.The new vest will prove effective against stopping a Taser shot as

well as a bullet shot. Maddox also commented that Hudson police offi cers have been

shot at in the past.

by Doug RobinsonThe retreat ceremony occurs every day on every American

military base, commented AHS JROTC Lt. Col. Christopher Cheetham during the retreat ceremony being conducted by the AHS fl ag.More than 120 JROTC students assembled on the front lawn,

or parade ground of the high school to participate in their fi rst ceremony as a JROTC team.The retreat ceremony not only signals the end of the offi cial duty

day, the ceremony also serves to honor and give respect to the fl ag. While standing at attention, cadets approached the fl ag, then

lowered and folded the fl ag properly to the music of the national anthem.As we stand in honor of our fl ag, continued Col. Cheetham, we

must stand and remember our oldest ally. We must also respect the blue, red, and white of the fl ag of France. We must do everything we can to support the fl ag, and the fl ag of our friends.

Hudson Fish & Game, along with the Karen Knox family, will be providing 1,500 Thanksgiving dinners on Thursday, Nov. 26. Drivers are needed from 1 to 3 p.m. Drivers should have a GPS and/or cell phone. If you can help call Karen Knox at 889-1501.

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Cadet Capt. Brenden Lavalley, Cadet Lt. Cor. Michael Gagnon, Cadet Sta Sgt. Eddy Sweeney, and Cadet Major Kevin Harkins raise, then lower and

fold the fl ag during the retreat ceremony.Standing at attention, the JROTC cadets participate in the retreat ceremonies.

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Calvin Hunter of Hudson was among 181 fi rst-year students who received a Deans Scholarship this year. This renewable merit scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic excellence with either a high school GPA of 2.5 or greater and a minimum SAT score of more than 1700 or a high school GPA of 2.75 or greater and a minimum SAT score of more than 1600. Fulltime in-state students receive $2,500 annually, and fulltime out-of-state students receive an annual award of $6,000.Victoria LaRoche of Hudson earned end-of-season recognition from the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) with Second Team All-Conference honors. Sophomore goalkeeper LaRoche earned All-Conference honors for the fi rst time in her career. The two-time GNAC Goalkeeper of the Week broke the Emmanuel record for consecutive scoreless minutes in goal twice this season, posting separate streaks of 534:00 and 571:09. The breakout goalkeeper ranked fi rst in the GNAC in save percentage (.872), wins (11) and shutouts (9), and second in goals against average (0.80). She set the single-season program records for goals against average, save percentage, and shutouts. Despite only playing two seasons as a Saint thus far, LaRoche has climbed into the all-time records in various categories. She ranks fi rst with a 1.22 goals against average, second in shutouts (14), second with a .820 save percentage, fourth in wins (22), fourth all-time in games played in goal (45), fourth in minutes played in goal (3775:23), and sixth in saves (233).Sarah Brauza of Hudson, majoring in Accounting at Western New England University, has been selected for inclusion in the 2015-2016 edition of Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Brauza is one of 36 students from Western New England University who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders. The Universitys nominating committee and editors of the annual directory have included Brauza based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.

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by Lynne OberDo you owe back taxes? If so, between Dec. 1, 2015 and Feb.

15, 2016, taxpayers have a one-time opportunity to receive amnesty from all penalties and one-half interest on outstanding taxes by paying the tax due and one-half of the applicable per annum interest that has accrued since the tax was due. Amnesty is available regardless of whether the Department of Revenue Administration has assessed the tax due or the taxpayer has fi led a return and even if the taxpayer has appealed or intends to appeal. This program was part of the budget that the governor originally

vetoed. However, with the budget override, residents are going to have a one-time opportunity to pay back taxes with no penalties. DRA Commissioner John Beardmore said, The tax amnesty period

is the taxpayers last chance to receive the waiver of penalties and one-half interest when fi ling delinquent returns or paying outstanding tax due. Returns and payments must be received by the DRA during the tax amnesty period of December 1, 2015 to February 15, 2016. He noted that state law is very specifi c, but the budget contained

the language offering residents this amnesty program. Beginning March 1, 2016, the DRA, the Board of Tax and Land Appeals or any court are statutorily prohibited from waiving, abating, reducing or remitting, for good cause or any other reason, any penalties assessed with respect to taxes administered by the DRA and due before December 1, 2015. This mandatory penalty provision prohibits the DRA, BTLA or court from reversing a penalty when the appeal period has expired or the penalty is determined to have been properly assessed. This provision does not preclude the DRA, BTLA, or any court from reversing the assessment of a penalty where a taxpayer has proven that a penalty was improperly assessed pursuant

to the applicable penalty provision, as part of a timely appeal.When Beardmore was asked what taxes would qualify under

the amnesty program, he said: Business Enterprise Tax, Business Profi ts Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Meals and Rooms Tax, Communications Services Tax, Electricity Consumption Tax, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Tobacco Tax, Smokeless Tobacco Tax, Utility Property Tax, Railroad Tax, Private Car Tax, Nursing Facility Quality Assessment and Medicaid Enhancement Tax.How does a resident take advantage of this program? Its as simple

as fi ling and paying your taxes. Carollynn J. Ward, tax policy analyst for the NH Department of Revenue Administration said, File any required outstanding tax returns and pay all unpaid taxes and 50 percent of the applicable per annum interest during the tax amnesty period (Dec.1, 2015-Feb. 15, 2016). No special form or application is required. Taxpayers are responsible for calculating the correct amount due and payable. An online interest calculator will be available on the DRA website to assist with the calculation. Ward said that TIR 2015 - 002, interest rates set for calendar year 2016, details the applicable interest rates going back to 2005. For years prior to 2005, visit the Taxpayer Assistance link on the DRA website. However, help is also available to those who would like

assistance. Call Central Tax Services at 230-5920. If youd like to check it out online, additional information about the tax amnesty program can be found on the DRAs website, www.nh.gov/revenue, by clicking on the Amnesty button. If you are ready to proceed and just need some tax forms, tax

return forms are available at www.nh.gov/revenue or by calling the Forms Line at 230-5001.

As this is the last edition to reach your homes before the Thanksgiving holiday, we wish all our readers a happy and joyous holiday, one where we overeat and spend time with family and friends. My thoughts are about our world and that horrible word in our community terrorism. All adults can remember 9-11-2001 when many things changed in the United States. Remember that not everyone living in our country has a happy Thanksgiving. To help

the few that touch many - remember this week the Hudson Fish and Game Club plans to provide 1,500 meals throughout the Greater Hudson area and needs some drivers from 1

to 3 p.m. to get these meals delivered. Remember, as one reader reminded me the other day, writers have a right to be wrong, that we should

never lose track that we live in a country where people have the right to be wrong, and papers can print information from people who disagree with the government.The paper is full this week, so I will keep my commentary short. Next week lets talk about the cost of

a college education and all the presidential ads that we see. Students end up in a lot of debt from school, and the government needs to change that. My question is can the cost of the education be controlled? We underwrite the university system with tax dollars, and what is the proper amount to pay a college president? Have a great turkey day.

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submitted by Hudson Police DepartmentOn Friday, Nov. 13, at around 8 p.m., a 35-year-old man was walking

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Road. The vehicle in question has damage to the passenger side mirror; specifi cally, it is missing the top cover of the passenger side mirror. Individuals with information relative to this hit-and-run accident are

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Remember Hudson When ... Central Street Looking West c. 1935

submitted by Ruth ParkerThis week we go back to about 1935 and look

west on Central Street across from what is now 74 Central (near Hammond Park). In fact, the first mailbox on the right side of Central Street is for that home; the home of Gerri and Leon Hammond for many years.

In the forefront Central Street is a dirt roadway and remains dirt until just before the intersection with Lowell. To help locate this intersection, follow the utility poles which veer to the left behind the row of maple trees. When we compare the c. 1935 photo with the current photo, we realize the Lowell and Central

intersection was more of a sharp angle; not the 90 degree one it is today. On the right side of Central is what is now 72

Central, for many years the home of Hazel (Jewell) Austin. On the left and at the beginning of Lowell Road is what is now 1 Lowell Rd. In the center of the picture, barely visible is 59 Central, the former home of Maude Priest. The morning sunlight casts a square shadow

across the left side of the picture. This is the image of the old tenement called The Beehive located on Central and long since removed. The early photo, from the Historical Society Collection, has been difficult to date. If any of our readers can provide input contact the HLN or the Historical Society by e-mail at HudsonHistorical@live.com or by phone at 880-2020.

Rodgers Memorial Library Hosts a Screening but Nobody Shows Up

1935 Central at Lowell looking west

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by Doug RobinsonYes, reader, you read the title correctly. The Rodgers Memorial

Library in Hudson recently invited the community to a Safe Medication Use Presentation and Free Blood Screening at the library this Thursday, Nov. 12, and not a single soul showed up.The library had received a letter from the Manchester, N.H.,

campus of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offering their services to provide the safe medication program to the library.Library Director Charlie Matthews stated, We received a letter

from the school a few weeks ago and we thought this would be a great program for our seniors. So, we scheduled the program.The program, as advertised in the HLN and at the senior center

stated, The Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, in Hudson, will host a presentation on safe medication use and cover storage and disposal of medications, how to pick out the correct over the counter medication, and how to best manage medications. At the end of the program, free blood pressure screenings will be offered. This program is presented by MCPHS University Pharmacy student interns as part of their health advocacy outreach.In an effort to support this important endeavor of the library, the

following outlines the presentation that was to be offered.MCPHS student Dien Vu prepared the program, Medication

Education 101, in an effort to teach medication safety and disposal. Vu is a senior at the college and will graduate next year.There are two types of mediation, wrote Vu. Over the counter

and prescription and within these categories, there are two names for medications: generic and brand name.Safe medication guidelines include the following: Use as

directed, do not use expired medicines, do not use medication that looks abnormal, try not to miss a dose, take medications on time, and to wash your hands after using cream. You dont want it to get to your children or pets.Vu then addresses the side effects of medications. He defined

the possible side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, and skin irritations. Call our doctor and your pharmacist if these conditions happen.When medications are prescribed, be sure to ask What is the

prescription for and how will this help me. What are the side effects and how do I take this medicine? What will be the expense and does my insurance cover it? Why should I change drugs and how long should I take it?The safe storage of medication needs to be considered: bathroom

cabinet, above the stove, in direct sunlight, car glove compartment, next to your bed, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. The placing of medications in the freezer will not extend the life of your medication and if you store the medication incorrectly, they will become less effective.Read the label, continued Vu. Store at room temperature,

shake well and keep in refrigerator, and do not freeze labels will be applied to the bottles.When traveling with medication that needs to be kept cool, use

a freezer pack. Airlines will allow medications to be carried onto a plane as long as the liquids and medication creams are less than 3.4 ounces.The disposal of medication is also very important. People should

dispose of unused or expired medication at the police station drug drop off box. Do not give them to friends and do not flush down the toilet. They are environmental pollution, and peel off

the label to protect your identity and privacy.The disposal

of needles needs special treatment. Purchase a sharps container at any pharmacy to safely dispose of sharp needles or broken ampule glass.When purchasing

over the counter drugs, such as Prilosec, Claritin, etc., be sure to talk with the pharmacist about possible drug conflicts. And, be sure to read the box because many look alike. Many people use a pill box or some device to organize their

medications. Often bubble wraps or a blister pack will be distributed to assist with the daily taking of the medications. When multiple medications are used, time sheets or an alarm could be helpful. Keep a record of when you take your medications and keep it available for others so that should you need assistance, others will know what you took when.If you have difficulty

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Banking on New HampshireStatewide Event to Ask:

Where is New Hampshires Money?submitted by NH Representative Valerie FraserBanking on New Hampshire, a statewide non-

profit organization, is hosting the Wheres the Money? conference on Dec. 5 and 6 at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester to learn from monetary experts what money is, how it is created, and how it can be used to benefit all citizens while saving state taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars in unnecessary borrowing expenses.Have you ever wondered why municipalities

have no money (while money supply is unlimited for big banks), why there is such income inequality, why NH college students have such massive debt or why your business cant get a loan? This December conference will solve these

mysteries of where the money is, who has it, and how to get it back to put it to work for all the

people of New Hampshire.Banking on New Hampshire Wheres

the Money? is a conference promoted by Banking on New Hampshire and Vermonters for a New Economy in support of HB 672 to establish a state bank; a bank with a mandate to serve the public. We need to manage our money in the peoples best interests. Our wealth

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Commentary Continues from AlciereThe Feds are requiring a school in Palatine, Ill., to let a boy use the girls

locker room.Pro-sicko activists can no longer argue that the sickos only want to be

left alone. They want to force commercial wedding photographer Elaine Huguenin to zoom in and capture the feeling of a pair of sickos kissing at a same-sex wedding ceremony. If she has a religious objection, they insist she should learn to get over it. Now, theyre insisting that if a girl objects to undressing when a boy is in the room, she should learn to get over it. That is outrageous and local residents need to be pro-active and make sure such a thing does not happen in Hudson or Litchfield. (The percentage of girls who object is irrelevant.)Heres a better idea: If a boy is disappointed that he is not a girl, he

should learn to get over it. The boys permanent school record may be protected by confidentiality laws, but the yearbook photo is public and permanent.Its just another reason to abolish public school altogether. Look what

happen to Ed and Elaine Brown when they didnt pay taxes.

Tom Alciere, Hudson

A Point of View Well Taken (But not Well Made by Mr. Alciere)

Im slightly late with my response to Mr. Alcieres point of view a few weeks ago, but my response is as fresh and clear then as it is now. The point of view well taken then was how our military fights a war; the part of it not well taken was who he was referring to. I do not know if Mr. Alciere has been in the military at all but whether he has been or not, most over man and woman in the military know that the individual enlisted (or back then the drafted) have no say so on what the military brass decide to do; the enlisted (drafted) personnel simply follow orders and if they dont, they can and will be court martialed for disobeying orders. So its not the individual (Marines) as he pointed out, who we should have much disdain for, it is the military brass, the high commanding officers, the Defense Department and the Pentagon who we should have our strongest opposition to for how they decide to fight a war that the enlisted personnel must do. To refer to the Marines as individuals is wrong and out of place, he would have been correct had he made reference to those in power who make such decisions; that many men and women have been opposed to but its not a safe-journey to make. Theres a lot of personal risk in opposing and refusing to carry out

any orders or decisions from officers. Its a personal responsibility to make that decision and not cower from it. An example of the general point of view on how our military fights in a

war that many of us are opposed to, is like when I was 19 and did join the Army, spent a year in Germany then signed up for Vietnam duty but by the time the unit I was assigned to was ready to leave for Vietnam, I began to read and understand that our military, our government had approved use of and was using Napalm and Agent Orange in Vietnam, that thousands of innocent civilians were the victims of. Even at that young age, I sensed that Napalm and Agent Orange were an immoral and evil way to fight a war, even as I believed dropping the atomic bombs on Japan was immoral and evil. Just before I was to sign up for an extended tour of duty to go to Vietnam, I withdrew my earlier indication that I would extend my tour of duty to go there; so that my original tour of duty ended the day before the unit loaded up to depart for Vietnam. I was lucky with the timing of those events, but Im sure I would have openly opposed how that war was being fought, as thousands of other enlisted personnel had similar emotions about how that war was being fought and had no choice but to go there and do what they were ordered/told to do. Its impossible to get your head around the fact that youre in a military unit in a foreign country and youre opposed to how a war is being fought and how does an individual refuse to participate in it, at a young age and far away from home. Its pure hell, thats what it is; either you do or you dont. Thats why there were so many deserters in that Immoral War that took the lives of countless thousands, millions, of innocent Vietnamese men, women, and children. So to Mr. Alciere, I hope Ive helped enough to re-orient your thinking on

the topic you wrote about so that you might want to offer an HLN apology of some sorts to the individual Marines you referred to, for they do not deserve your angst and bitterness, its being misdirected and has been for far too long.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Santa to Arrive in HudsonAt approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, immediately after the

tree lighting at the Hudson Common, Santa will travel to the Hudson Community Center, 12 Lions Ave. in Hudson, for his annual visit with the children of Hudson. All boys and girls, along with their families, are invited to join Santa and the Hudson Lions for an afternoon of fun, crafts, and snacks. There is no admission fee.The Hudson Lions Club will also be offering free vision screenings

during Santas Visit through our Operation KidSight Program. The entire screening process takes about 2-3 minutes per child and is done at a distance of about 3 feet without the use of eye drops. The screening uses a Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener, a hand-held camera-like device that engages the child with video and audio prompts while taking an accurate reading of the childs vision in a matter of seconds. Each child receives a printout to share with their parents. The screening detects such common vision problems as: Myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightedness), Astigmatism (blurred vision), Anisometropia (unequal refractive power), Strabismus (eye misalignment), Anisocoria (unequal pupil size).So far, we have screened 1,052 students in the Hudson schools and

have identified a number of students that have indications for some of the above vision problems; these children may have otherwise gone undetected. Obviously, how children see directly impacts how they learn and access their schools curriculum. The Spot Screener works on children age 6 months through adults, and while the greatest impact is perhaps for children it is also beneficial for adults.The Hudson Lions Club feels that this is a tremendous resource for the

community. If there are groups in Hudson that would like to schedule a screening for their school or organization we would be happy to have them contact PCC Celeste at: ricupero7@comcast.net or 603-321-0737.

Jeri Maynard, Hudson Lions Club

Destroy Islamic Terrorists in SyriaThe Western world has to go into Syria and Iraq to eliminate ISIS. ISIS

has established a caliphate, and if we destroy it in Syria and Iraq its tentacles in other countries will hopefully tend to wither away. The Islamic terrorists in Europe take their instructions from ISIS in Syria, and maybe we can draw the terrorists in other parts of the world back to Syria where they can be eliminated.We cannot continue with limited air strikes and tepid ground action

against ISIS, because contrary to President Obama, ISIS is not a contained JV organization. Unfortunately, the West (U.S., Great Britain, France, etc.) and some Arab countries have to put together a coalition for a large scale military operation against ISIS. This could require tens of thousands of ground troops, armor units and air forces to annihilate ISIS.The White House does not understand the serious threat ISIS poses to the

free world. We cannot continue with a piece meal approach to an enemy that is growing and wants to destroy us.

Donald A. Moskowitz, Londonderry

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by House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack)

Opioid Epidemic is and will Continue to be a Top Legislative PriorityIn a recent op-ed, Governor Hassan laid

out her reasons for calling a special session of the legislature to deal with the states ongoing opioid epidemic, which is directly affecting so many New Hampshire families. Addressing this crisis has been and will continue to be a top priority for the legislature. A week prior to the governors special

session request, House and Senate leaders held a press conference where they presented an

array of legislation that would be taken up in an expedited manner when the regular session convenes in January. These proposals aim to bolster the states response to the crisis, and include funding for more regional drug courts, improving access to long term recovery services, increasing penalties for fentanyl, and improving the states efforts in prevention and interdiction. With broad consensus in the legislature that addressing the opioid epidemic is our top priority, there was no disagreement that a bill could reach the governors desk in a matter of weeks, not months, as she claims. The governors recent level of concern is a remarkable change

of course from what we experienced this past summer, where millions of dollars in new funding for treatment and enforcement were delayed for 10 weeks by the governors veto of the legislatures budget. While the governor was busy vilifying Republicans for changes to New Hampshires business tax code, much needed funding was delayed to the very things she is hoping to support today.In the legislatures budget, funding for drug and alcohol treatment

and recovery programs was increased by 75 percent from the previous budget. The substantial growth in dollars budgeted for these types of services was a steadfast commitment by the legislature to help our state respond to the crisis. We had hoped the budget would become law as soon as possible, but the governors veto stopped this new wave of dollars from reaching our overwhelmed addiction treatment and behavioral health service providers.Included in these funds was a doubling of the budget for the

Governors Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Because of the delay caused by the budget veto, the commission could not set or approve their budget until Oct. 23. Had the governor let the budget become law in June, her own commission could have approved their budget in July or August, and the additional dollars could have been utilized months ago, rather than just now reaching programs and service providers.Also included in the legislatures budget were funds earmarked

for additional personnel in the State Police crime lab. The crime lab is facing an enormous backlog of work as a result of increased drug related crime requiring substance analysis. The legislature listened to the concerns of the Department of Safety and stepped up by fulfilling their request for additional dollars. Due to the governors budget veto, these dollars are just now reaching the Department of Safety, and recent reports suggest that postings for new job openings are only now happening this week.These are just two examples of a failure by Governor Hassan to

recognize the important steps forward we were able to make in 2015, and a failure to recognize that her actions impeded the ability of her own executive branch of government to have the resources they need to do an effective job.Governor Hassans change of course suggests that she believes it is

now more politically expedient to devote time and resources to the issue than it was in June or July. Rather than focus on the pragmatic policy implications of the legislatures budget, the governor chose to focus on politically driven talking points provided to her by staff and consultants whose business it is to manufacture disagreement.During the 2015 legislative session we were proud to not only put

forward a statewide spending plan with an emphasis on supporting programs to aid in the states efforts to address this crisis, but we also passed legislation that gave first responders greater access to Narcan, passed a Good Samaritan law to protect those who report drug related emergencies, and increased funding for more community based mental health services.We dont disagree with the governor that more needs to be

done. But, in recent weeks, weve seen what a rushed process void of stakeholder input can produce, when the Board of Medicine rejected most of the governors proposed rule changes to prescribing practices. We want to avoid similar situations as we move forward. The governor would like us to believe that a special session of

the legislature is the solution to New Hampshires drug crisis when, in fact, it is a deflection of her responsibility as governor. The solution wont merely be a set of bills that come before the House and Senate. It requires a leader capable of managing the executive branch of government to effectively deploy the resources the legislature has appropriated, and the ability to seek results instead of headlines. Up to this point, we have not seen these qualities manifested by the governor. The legislature will continue to act in a proactive manner as

we have demonstrated throughout this year, and are willing and able to work in a bipartisan, coordinated manner to pass the best legislation we can with the resources we have available. It is up to the executive branch to manage delivery of funds and services, and in turn produce measurable results.

OngoingFree Hot lunches Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday at 12 p.m. Community Church of Hudson, 19 Central St., Hudson. All

welcome.

Ongoing to ThanksgivingThanksgiving is right around the corner and once

again the Hudson Fish and Game along with the Karen Knox Family will be providing Thanksgiving dinners for free. Last year they fed 1,400 people in Hudson, Nashua and Tynsborough, Mass. It is always tough getting enough turkeys and potatoes. If you can help in any way donate a pie, a turkey or a bag of potatoes it is appreciated. You can also make a check payable to Hudson Fish and Game and mail it to them to 53 Pine Rd., Hudson, NH 03051.

Now thru November 30New Life Christian Church, 272 Lowell Rd., in

Hudson is reaching out to struggling families who might be in need of a Christmas Food Basket that can be prepared for a good Christmas meal this December. Contact the church office at 598-9000 or e-mail at newlifeoffice@yahoo.com to be placed on the list. Leave your name, address, and phone number so that we can contact you with more information. New Life exists to serve God and people with good news and good works!

Now thru December 4People of all ages are encouraged to enter the

Rodgers Memorial Library Gingerbread house Competition. Individuals, families or other groups can enter. Houses can be built out of any material but exterior decoration must be entirely edible. Houses must fit on a platform of 24 inches by 24 inches or less. Houses will be displayed in the Childrens Room until the Gingerbread Party and Prize Ceremony at 6:30 on Dec. 21.

Saturday, November 21 Craft Fair/Market Day event takes place

at the Hills Garrison School, 190 Derry Rd., Hudson, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local

crafters and vendors will be displaying and selling their products. Activities include themed raffle baskets, concession stand, bake sale and more. Come join us for this family event!

Free Family Film: The Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson hosts family friendly films for all ages on the third Saturday of each month. Come see popular films on our big screen. Snacks will

be served. At 10 a.m. we are showing the hit animated feature that takes place in the head of an 11 year old girl. See feelings come to life! Free Family Films are sponsored by The Friends of the Library of Hudson. Call the library film line at 816-4535 for film title and details.

The members of the Hudson Fire Department will host an Open House and invite you and your family to tour the Burns Hill Fire Station located at the corner of Wason and Burns Hill Road. Tours will be available on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Department members will be available to answer your questions about the station and the Fire Department. The Fire Department is proposing to replace this station with a new re-located facility on Lowell Road. We hope that you will take the time to learn more about this very important issue. We look forward to seeing you there!

American Legion Post 48, located at One Fulton St. in Hudson, will hold Meat Raffles for members and guests. All raffles start at 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the children and youth programs. Join us for some fun and friends and hopefully win some delicious cuts for your holiday tables. For more information call the Foxhole at 889-9777 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Sunday, November 22Litchfield Community Church will hold

a Thanksgiving Service at 10 a.m. Count your blessings, name them one by one. Hear and share faith stories of blessings this

past year recounted at this historic church where the Pilgrims and Puritans will be honored and remembered.

Community Thanksgiving Service, 10 to 11 a.m., Litchfield Community Church, 259 Charles Bancroft Hwy. Come prepared to share your gratitude for Gods generosity to the town of Litchfield, our state, country, and world. Bring a list of blessings you and your family have received this year.

Wednesday, November 25 thru Friday, November 26The Rodgers Memorial Library in

will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday for Thanksgiving and will re-open at 9 a.m. on

Saturday, Nov. 28.

Wednesday, November 25 thru Friday, November 27Thanksgiving Recess - Hudson and

Litchfield School Districts

Wednesday, November 25 thru Saturday, November 28Aaron Cutler Library will close at 5 p.m. on

Nov. 25 and remain closed through the 28th.

Thursday, November 26 thru Friday, November 27Hudson Town Hall - closed

Friday, November 27You are invited to Santas Arrival on

the Hudson Town Common at 4 p.m. After the tree lighting, the fire department

will transport Santa to the Community Center where you can take your own photos with Santa. This free community event is sponsored by the Hudson Lions Club. There will be fun activities for children until 6 p.m. Free Vision Screening for 6 months through adults from 3:30 to 6 p.m. www.nhlions.org/hudson.

Saturday, November 28National Novel Writing Month - Write

In. Calling all writers and NaNoWriMo participants. Join us for a write-in on the

last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are doing NaNo and need to catch up a bit, join us in a beautiful space with plenty of plugs to write with fellow writers who are also gunning for the win! Well do some word sprints together but mostly well write alone - together! Join the community and use the energy of the group to add to your word count and head toward that finish line goal of 50,000 words! Hosted by Diane MacKinnon, MD, Master Life Coach, two-time NaNo winner and blogger. The library study rooms are also available for writers to work in. You can reserve a room in advance at rodgerslibrary.org. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability.

Wednesday, December 2 or Friday, December 4The Sun Also Rises by Ernest

Hemingway is the title of choice for All Booked Up in December. Join the group at

the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. or Friday at 1 p.m. Copies of the book are available on the Upper Level of the library.

Friday, December 4One Stop Holiday Shop, 6 to 9 p.m.,

Griffin Memorial School, Litchfield, $3 per person, includes door prize ticket! To

benefit GMS PTO. Bath Spa, Gift Cards, Gift Wrapping Station, Crafters Showcase, Holiday Items, wooden signs, toys, candles, jewelry, blankets, home dcor, jams and preserves, hair bows, winter accessories, childrens books and games, Cozy Corner Coffee Shop, raffle prizes and so much more! (Not a District Sponsored event.)

Wednesday, December 9Put yourself in the right frame of mind

for the holiday season. Drop-in for coffee, tea, goodies and the lovely music

of Harpist DeLuna at the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library in Litchfield, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 9Curious About Solar? The Hudson Sustainability

Committee will sponsor a presentation Everything Youve Always Wanted to Know About Solar but Were Afraid to Ask. The speaker will be Chris Milner, an expert on solar energy for the homeowner. If you are curious about solar energy, join us at 6:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to all homeowners in the area. Q & A will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be served. For registration and information, contact: HudsonSustainability@gmail.com.

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Tabatha Lynn FauteuxTabatha Lynn Fauteux, 26, of Hudson, died unexpectedly on Nov. 6, 2015, in

California.She was born in Nashua on Jan. 24, 1989, daughter of Guy R. and Sheila J. (Leigh)

Fauteux of Hudson. After a strong battle and beating the epidemic of heroin, she lost the fight.Tabatha worked for Narcanon Rehab in Texas, where she was helping others succeed

and beat their battles with addiction, as she once did herself. Known to her family and friends as Tabby or Bubba, she was a strong,

independent, genuine and unique soul that was loved by everyone who knew her. She was always spontaneous and looking for her next big adventure or fishing trip.

Besides her parents, Tabatha is survived by four sisters, Kymberlee Leigh, Shanon Fauteux, Makayla Fauteux and Makenzie Fauteux; and a brother, Trevor Fauteux, all of Hudson; her paternal grandparents, Rene and Rollande Fauteux of Litchfield; maternal grandparents, Carol Leigh of Hudson and Robert E. Leigh of North Carolina; two nephews, Anthony Leigh-Jabour and Bronson Fauteux; and a niece, Jocelyn Leigh-Jabour all of Hudson.A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the White Birch

Catering and Banquet Hall, 222 Central St., Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Tabatha L.

Fauteux Memorial Fund, care of Go Fund Me.com. All funds will go towards saving others in the crisis of addiction which was Tabbys passion. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock St., Nashua. (603) 882-0591.

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Stephen LangelierStephen Paul Langelier, 64, of Nashua, died Nov. 11, 2015, at the Fairhaven Nursing

Home in Lowell, Mass.Born June 11, 1951, in Nashua, he was the son of the late Fernand and Jacqueline

(Sirois) Langelier. He was also predeceased by one brother, Peter Langelier.Stephen worked for a number of years at the Pine Street Market and Club National.

Stephen was an avid Boston Bruins fan that enjoyed camping, star gazing and astrology, but he truly enjoyed living a simple life. He also took a special interest in the history of the Civil War and World War II.Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Phillip Langelier and his wife

JoAnn of Hudson, David Langelier and his wife Wendy of Nashua, Richard Langelier and his wife Cheryl of Merrimack, and Christopher Langelier of Nashua; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lisa Langelier and her husband Bruce Kessler of Cheney, Wash., and Laurie Langelier of Glassboro, N.J.; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.Visiting hours were held Nov. 17 at the Davis Funeral Home, 1 Lock St., Nashua, followed by burial on

Nov. 18, in St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 3116, Nashua, NH

03061.

Lorraine Smith YoungLorraine Smith Young, born Aug. 18, 1936, to Raymond and Virginia Smith of Hudson, went to be with

the Lord on Oct. 3, 2015. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Howard, daughter Diane Carden and two adult grandchildren,

Devon and Danielle Carden, all of Newark, Del.; and a sister, Joyce Cloutier of Hudson. She is also survived by a niece, Jana Protzman, two nephews, Jay and Joshua Cloutier; and three cousins. Lorraine was a 1954 graduate Alvirne High School and a 1957 graduate of the Concord Hospital

School of Nursing. She was a compassionate, caring and skillful RN who loved her work. She was also employed by St. Joseph Hospital in the Nursery and at Southern NH Medical Center as a psychiatric nurse for many years. Lorraine retired in November of 2007 and moved to Florida with her husband.As an Air Force wife she traveled extensively throughout the U.S.,

Europe and Asia. Lorraine had the gift of hospitality and displayed this in the many aspects of Air Force life. She continued using this gift as a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Nashua, becoming the ministry leader of the nursery for a period of 17 years. She was still corresponding with many friends at the time of her passing.A Celebration of Life

will be held at Trinity Baptist Church, 3 Lund Rd., Nashua, at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 22. Interment will take place at the Florida National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.

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by Doug RobinsonHudson school offi cials will present a warrant for the

Hudson voters to decide if the track at Alvirne High School should be replaced. The school board is requesting the voters to authorize an expense of $494,458 to replace the current track. The proposed track is a scaled-down version of the $1.8 million warrant proposed during Hudsons last election.During the March 2015 elections, the residents of

Hudson voted against the proposed Alvirne High School Track and Field Master Plan. The master plan involved increasing the size of the bleachers, creation of a new and improved track, conversion of the grass football fi eld to a synthetic surface that would be increased to accommodate soccer, new concession stand, and a building to house conference rooms, bathrooms, and a viewing area of the football fi eld. At the Dec. 1, 2014, school board meeting, Hudson

School Board Chairman Mike Truesdell commented, at some point in the near future we are going to have to do something with our track It needs a lot of work. At some point, we wont be able to have track events at our high school.Almost to the day, a year later, at the Nov. 16, 2015,

school board meeting, Hudson Business Administrator Karen Burnell reported to the school board that Primex, NH Public Risk Management Exchange wrote, On October 30 [we] assessed the general condition of the track. This audit was conducted on your behalf.Primex Senior Risk Management Consultant Monica

Panalt said, After walking the entire track, we found that the track presents signs of wear and tear such as cracks, wearing of the surface leaving the asphalt underneath exposed, grass growing though the track, etc. The district has repaired several areas of the track in the past and the majority of those repairs/patches are failing as well. The current surface conditions could present a hazard to users of the track, especially during athletic competitions.At this time, stated Primex, there isnt any liability to those using the

track, thus, and is does not need to be shut down.The current track is approximately 17 years old. According to industry

standards, That is about the lifespan of an asphalt track, commented Chris Huntress of Huntress Sports. Asphalt will break down over time. It will get depressions and cracks as oils leave the asphalt. It just happens.The proposed track will convert the current quarter-mile track into a

400-meter track. The new track will accommodate two straight always on either side of the football fi eld and on the end nearest to the tennis courts, the fi eld will be converted to a rubberized material, so that the long jump, pole vault, and triple jump can compete. Currently, a rubber mat covers the asphalt in an effort to afford the athletes proper footing for their sports.We will work with local companies, commented AHS Principal Steve

Beals. They will remove the entire track as it now exists, lay a new base, and then apply the black rubberized material that is now used on track fi elds.The general site work and preparation costs (demolitions, drainage, gravel

base, grade track and D Zone laser grade and compaction) for the project are $95,000. The cost to construct 3-inch asphalt surface, six-lane 400m track with

3-inch thick surface and resilient half-foot acrylic resin surface, long jump/triple jump) will be $429,150. The total project fees, including contingency and design, will be $494,458. This dollar amount represents approximately 25 cents per $1,000 to the

tax rate.School Superintendent Bryan Lane said, In reality, in the long term, it is

not a track which we can compete on anymore. [This is] not something that is going to get better. The track, as it exists, if we are going to use it as it is to as it is supposed to be, (it) needs to be replaced.

by Doug RobinsonHudsons Hills Garrison School offers students the

opportunity to participate in an afternoon school enrichment program which spread the education gambit from KNex Builders Club (the building of massive roller coasters, ferris wheels and motorized creations from blocks), Game Design-Level 1 (Create your own video games using code and computer science), and Fashion and Design with Scratch (Create your own fashion designs for a digital runway use the computer to design your own pattern).The enrichment

program also offered the students the opportunity to participate in the design and creation of a mural for one of the walls within the school. Students will come together to learn the processes behind envisioning, planning and completing a mural writes HGS instructor Caroline Bonsaint. They will work through the entire process of picking a topic, message they wish to convey, designing the space, fi nding the right materials to use, develop an outline from their ketches and fi nally completing a murals. Another important aspect of the class was to teach the children to collaborate and work together in order to

complete the mural.The fi ve HGS students who registered for the class chose

to create a silhouette mural of themselves, and the project took four weeks to complete.

Under the tutelage of Bonsaint, the student learned how to plan the construction of their mural, select the correct tracing paper, how to trace their bodies, and then transform that picture to the wall. The students were challenged with the various painting techniques of sponging, color blending, and accents.School Principal

Marilyn Martinelli stated, They worked through the entire process of, picking

a topic/message they wished to convey, designing the space, fi nding the right materials to use, developing an outline from their sketches and fi nally completing a mural. Students had to collaborate and work together in order to complete the mural. The mural is located in the 5th grade wing where everyone travels to art classes.The message of their painted silhouette medium was

that of friendship and kindness commented Bonsaint. Principal Martinelli stated, Those are two of your core values here at Hills Garrison.

Alvirne High School Back on Track with New Track Proposal

Students Create a Muralat Hills Garrison School

Close to 6 inches of erosion has occurred on the sides of the track. Cracks are readily seen as the asphalt continues to breakdown.

Th e original rubber layer is indicated. On top of the original track, another layer of asphalt was added, and then the rubberized top coat which can be seen breaking apart.

All of this will be removed during the milling phase of the tracks replacement.

Blue Heron Spotted at Benson Park

Jim Carlin, a Hudson senior, took this photo of a Blue Heron at Benson Park.Courtesy photo

At the starting blocks of the current track fi eld, the asphalt has lifted and continues to erode.

Th e Enrichment Mural depicting friendship and kindness was created by HGS students: Samhita Koganti, Olivia Pinnell, Paige Boudreau, Marissa Murphey, and Katya Erickson

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submitted by Bryan Lane, Superintendent of Schools, HudsonRegular attendance is an important facet of

children being successful at school. At the outset, I want to say that if a child is ill they should stay home so they can be at their best while at school. Children who come to school with a fever or who are in pain most times dont make it through the school day and will not be productive if they do. A student who misses more than one day per

month is missing out on a whole lot. If there is one absence per month that means a student misses ten days of school. If this happens each year, the student would miss 130 school days from kindergarten to 12th grade. This is almost 75 percent of a school year. If there are two absences per month, over the time from kindergarten to twelfth grade the student misses almost a year and a half of school. What would happen to your child if they were

absent for a school year? What kind progress would they make, could they gain the skills they need to be successful missing so much time? Research that can be found at www.

attendanceworks.org indicates that students with chronic attendance issues at younger grades have a high chance of having those issues throughout their school career. These students have lower readiness scores to move into the next grade. Students who are chronically absent in middle school struggle to gain success in ninth grade and in the long run will have diffi culty in earning high enough GPAs to qualify for college acceptance. Students with consistent absentee issues are more likely not to earn a high school diploma.To let you know that this is not an isolated

problem lets look at last years attendance in Hudson:In grades K-5, 186 students missed more than

10 days of school, averaging 31 students per grade.

In grades 6-8, 112 students missed more than 10 days of school, averaging 37 students per grade.In grades 9-12, 85 students missed more than

10 days of school, averaging 21 students per grade.This is about 9 percent of our student

population. Looking at the AHS Class of 2015, there were

21 students with more than 10 absences that had an average career GPA of 1.8, this is a D+. Seven of the 21 did not graduate with their class.For a moment compare a childs job as being

a student to that of an adult at any job. What employer is going to tolerate a person who is out 10 percent of the time or more? Can that person fi nd advancement in their jobs if they are out on a regular basis? Will an employee who is out not be able to compete with those employees who are present and engaged in their employment? The answers to these questions do not paint a positive picture and those answers apply to students as well.The Hudson School District attendance policy

indicates that we will communicate with parents when a child reaches 5, 8, 12, and 15 absences. These communications are not meant to be annoying or invasive. It is our attempt to reach out to you as parents to let you know that we are concerned about your child and that good attendance is a key part of being successful in school. Bottom line is that being in school is an

important thing; it is a legal requirement. When a student is sick, they should stay home to get well and if there is a family emergency it is understandable that the student will be out. Absences for other reasons put your student at a disadvantage that over time can become critical. If you are having trouble getting your child to school, contact the school counselors at your childs school. We will be glad to help.

Fundraising and Fun at Fairviews Fall Fairby Bob GibbsFairview Healthcare in Hudson held its sixth annual fall fair

to raise money for the residents of the nursing home and for a local youth support fund. With seven vendors, displaying their wares and food donated by the families of residents, as well as food prepared by the on-site culinary staff, there was much to see and even more to eat at this years fair.The fair is an opportunity for fi rst-time visitors to see the

building and the staff in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The vendors booths were laid out in many areas of the facility, while visitors traveled among the vendors and display tables; they could also view the clean and comfortable surroundings. Fairview was fi rst established as a healthcare facility in

1951; for over 60 years they have offered an environment designed to support its residents with comfortable surroundings and caring, professional staff. The opening in 1996 of Laurel Place, an assisted living community and the addition in 2007 of skilled nursing care has increased Fairviews capabilities further and enhanced their reputation as a uniquely attentive and compassionate community committed to the highest standard of excellence.

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Culinary sta ers Katie Picard, Chef Al, and Melissa Coskren serve their guests.

Clarette Malin, Danielle Quinn, Carolyn Beaulieu, and Kay Th e Ambassador take a quick break during the fair.

Pampered Chef Chapreese Pennington was one of the seven vendors on hand.

A visitor to the fair examines the homemade candles on sale. Jonathon and Sophia Carpenter work the straw ra e booth.

Just a portion of the many gifts that were available

by Doug RobinsonThe Hudson Board of Selectmen has voted 4-1-0 (McGrath against)

to hold two public hearings for the purpose of creating a solar energy system tax exemption on Nov. 2 and on Dec. 8.During last years elections, the petitioned Article 14 stated, Shall

the Town of Hudson, NH vote to adopt the provisions of NH RSA 72:61 through NH RSA 72:64 inclusively, which provide for an optional property tax exemption from the propertys assessed value, for property tax purposes, for persons owning real property, which is equipped with solar energy systems, intended for use at the immediate site. Such property tax exemption shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of qualifying equipment under these statutes. (Recommended by the Board of Selectmen 3-2).The petitioned article failed by a vote of

1181 to 1443.During this years budget analysis, Hudsons Sustainability

Committee asked to revisit the possibility of not including this home improvement with the taxation of the property.Town Administrator Steve Malizia commented that presently, We

do not include taxing the solar panels when we assess a home.The sustainability committee wished to assure that going forward,

homeowners would not be taxed.Chapter 72:62 of NH code states, Exemption for Solar Energy

systems - Each city and town may adopt under RSA 72-27-a an exemption from the assessed value, for property tax purposes, for person owning real property which is equipped with a solar energy system as defi ned in RSA 72:61.That RSA states, Solar energy system means a system which

utilizes solar energy to heat or cool the interior of a building or to heat water for use in a building an includes one or more collectors and a storage container. Solar energy system also means a system which provides electricity for a building by the use of photovoltaic panels.The two key words that concern the sustainability committee are

may adopt in RSA 72:62.At the request of the board, Malizia

contacted the town attorney to seek advice on the No means no law and should the BOS wish to re-visit this concern, what would be appropriate.You have options. You can have two

public hearings, or we could do nothing, or we could enact the warrant, commented Malizia.While Selectman Roger Coutu and

Chairman Maddox liked the idea of two public hearings, Selectman McGrath

commented, Leave it up to the sustainability committee to educate the voters so they (can) choose. The voters voted last year and made a decision and it failed. I do not feel comfortable holding public hearings and we make a decision.At the present time, according to Selectman Maddox, more than

100 homes are now hooked up to solar energy.Selectman McGrath continued to state, We should be acting on

their (voters) behalf. Now, to turn around and hold a public hearing, then vote, then overturn what the voters did in March (is) not right.In preparation for the two public hearing, the board asked Malizia

to verify with the town attorney that they were in compliance with the No Means No Law.

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Christmas. Operation Care for Troops kicked off three days of mobilizing their volunteers into action for our United States Troops overseas on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the National Guard Armory in Nashua. For three days volunteers sorted, stacked, rolled and fi lled items such as power bars, hot cocoa, white socks, toothbrushes, Raman noodles, candy and more into Christmas stockings. According to the OCT Facebook page, OCT shipped 4,750 stockings, double what they had expected. Originally called MooreMart, the

non-profi t organization has been providing much-needed practical supplies to soldiers stationed overseas. The organization was founded by Paul Moore when his brother was serving in Afghanistan. Moore sent his brother needed but unavailable items, and soon was receiving requests for items from his brothers fellow soldiers. Moore stepped down as president

earlier this year after over 11 years at the helm. Thaddeus Luszey, who has been a long-time board member and involved with the group since its inception, took over as president in June, and the name was changed to Operation Care for Troops. Operation Care for Troops could not do what it is doing without

the support of all the people and companies that provide us with the product and monetary donations, said Luszey sincerely. Words cannot express the gratitude everyone at Operation Care for Troops has for everyone that supports us. Nevertheless, thank you everyone! You make us look good. Luszey and his wife, Deborah, busily oversaw the various tables and kept things running smoothly. As this program has grown, schools, businesses and families have

consistently donated items, written letters and raised money to ensure OCT is able to provide supplies. Over the three-day packaging event, OCT had more than 150 volunteers at the armory. Many businesses volunteer as a team. United Health Care was well represented on Thursday, with enthusiastic workers teaming to roll mountains of white tube socks and fi ll plastic bags with candy, among other jobs. Presidential candidate Senator

Lindsey Graham and members of his campaign staff stopped in on Thursday, Nov. 12 to meet the Luszeys and all the volunteers and spent some time helping at various stations. Graham, who served six years active duty in the U.S. Air Force and 27 years in the Air F