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by Laurie JasperHudson Memorial School hosted its first annual November Night to Remember on

Friday, November 22, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The schools gymnasium was filled withstudents, families and faculty to kick off the start of the middle schools winter sportsseason. Assistant principal and master of ceremonies for the evening, Keith Bowen,warmed up the crowd shouting, Its about being loud and being proud! Bowen thenmade the group practice, until perfect, the chant, HMS Colts, Colts, Colts! This isa great turnout tonight. Its all about bringing the students together as a community.We are promoting team spirit and sportsmanship, Bowen said. HMS teacher and

cheerleading coach, Liz McGivern, did a great job coordinating the contests andawarding prizes throughout the night, while girls basketball team coach Frank Girginisserved as DJ for the event. In addition, the girls and boys basketball teams, wrestlingteam and cheerleaders were well represented and were introduced, to the cheers of thecrowd. The teams performed a brief exhibition of their talents.

Proceeds from the pep rally and bake sale were donated to the Lowe family.McKenzie Lowe is a sixth grader and member of the girls basketball team. She wasdiagnosed one year ago with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) brain tumor.

HMS Pep Rally -Hudson Has Heart

by Marc AyotteTwo Hudson school children had a wonderful, day-ending surprise in their

classrooms on Wednesday, November 20 when they received an unexpectedvisitor just in time for Thanksgiving. Melissa Small, who is a Technical SergeantE-6 in the U.S. Air Force, sprung the surprise on her son Alexander anddaughter Taylor when she visited them upon her return from a two month longtraining stint with the reserves at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina.

With original plans of greeting her children at the bus stop, Mrs. Small,accompanied by her husband Andrew, expedited the rendezvous by firstappearing at the H. O. Smith School in Hudson where she found her son

Alexander partaking in lateafternoon activities in Mrs. Albertsfirst-grade classroom. After a brief

get-together, the newly reunitedtrio traveled just a few yards downthe street to complete the familialencounter. At the Library StreetSchool, Melissa this time surprisedher daughter who was closing outher day in kindergarten.

Sergeant Small is a 10 yearveteran of the reserves, stationedout of Westover Air Reserve Base inChicopee, Massachusetts, attendedthe training program as part of herChaplin assistant position. As partof her role, Small indicated, wesupport the airmen that are doingthe missions. Her last extendedtraining mission was four years agowhen she went for medical trainingat Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.During this most recent hiatus fromher family, Sergeant Small did say

she was able to stay in touch with her family via Skype.While at the training session at Fort Jackson, Small received the Leadership

Award; voted on by fellow classmates as well as staff members. The award wasin recognition of her outstanding display of great leadership skills.

Military Mom SurprisesHer Children with School Visit

Sergeant Melissa Small, husband AndrewSmall and children Alexander and Taylor

Sergeant Melissa Small greets her son,Alexander, at the H.O. Smith School.

Taylor Small hugs her mom, MelissaSmall, after the Sergeant made a surpriseappearance at the Library Street School.

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submitted by Catrionna Chew, First LEGO League Team MemberThe Litchfield Middle School First LEGO League has had a great

season. Three Campbell High School sophomore students, Max andMarcus Rothaker and Trevor Rizzo are leading the team. They arepart of the First Robotic Team at Campbell High and did this, notonly for their sophomore project, but also to help get middle schoolstudents interested in the program. Hopefully, these LMS students

will join the Robotic Program in a few years!Our challenge is Natures Fury where we must research a placewhere natural disasters strike and come up with a solution for aproblem they must deal with. We chose New Orleans and HurricaneKatrina. We are programming and building attachments for a Legorobot so that it can overcome common problems that happen whena disaster strikes. There is also a group challenge where we have toshow how we can work together as a group to solve problems. It is abig team and we are having fun!

The competition on Saturday was tough. Many teams had moreexperience with programming and the League itself. We did greatwith our presentation and our Group Challenge. We also did wellwith our robot and programming, improving with each round. It wasan exciting and fun day!

Now that we have this experience, we look forward to next year!

LMS First LEGO League Competes

Colby and Joshua, working quickly and carefully.

e LMS Robotic Raiders Lego League Team

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Sharing the

Spirit of Christmassubmitted by Christine MarsdenSaturday, November 16, I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Santa

Claus and was witness to what Christmas really means. Yes, I know it is a little early inthe season for a visit from Santa but he made a very special trip to Litchfield to supportthe Litchfield Community Church and all its efforts to be there for the community. Santais a friend of one of our church members and has been graciously donating his time andtalent to the community of Litchfield. His name is Richard Dean and we cant thankhim enough for the time he spends with us every year. Here is the story of how SantaClaus made a huge impact on a Litchfield family.

We had a small space set up in the corner and as the kids came in to see Santa, hecame to life. He took a lot of time with each of them, talking and asking them whatthey wanted for Christmas and encouraged them to be on their best behavior and to dowell in school. Halfway through our day, Santa overheard a conversation from a familythat had just come in, about how they couldnt bring one of their children to the churchto see Santa.

McKenzie surrounded by teammates Co-Captain Bri Jones, Addie Smith,Jamie Calvagna, Sara Ruigrok, and Lexi Prescott

HMS Girls Basketball Together We Rise - Rostered players: Bri Jones, Mandy McKinley,Morgan Smith, Celine Dumais, Madison Pitre, Elizabeth DeRosa, Emily Lizotte, Gabby Sousa,Sara Lavoie, Erin Carney, Addison Smith, Sara Ruigrok, McKenzie Lowe, MGR Chloe Tardiff,

MGR Ellie Ochieng, Book MGR Jamie Calvagna, Book MGR Lexi Prescott

Maddy with her family and Santa

Stage Production Takes Audienceon a Musical Journey

Campbell High Schools production of Guys and Dolls featured Nicole Snyder, Ashley Rollend, Kylie Elliott,Erin Kelley, Makayla Michon, Alana Rochford, Sarah Nolan, Amanda Pedersen, and Emily DeBaker

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Brownies Learning toTake Action

submitted by Patti Medina, Co-Leader, Brownie Troop 10016Litchfield Brownie Troop 10016 is learning to take action by helping

others in the community. As part of the Pajama Program, the girlscollected donations of new books and pajamas that will be delivered tolocal children in need. To celebrate their efforts, they had a pajama partyof their own. For more information about the 1 Million Good NightsPajama Program, visit http://pajamaprogram.org.

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into NationalHonor Society

submitted by Alvirne High SchoolOn Wednesday, November 20, the

National Honor Society at Alvirne HighSchool inducted 15 new members. Thequalifications for membership in the NHSare scholarship, leadership, character andservice.

The new members are: TimothyCampbell, Kaycee Carbone, Sabrina Carter,Noah Cote, Francis Cunniff, Meenal Goyal,Heather Hotham, Dominique Kaempf,Gurbir Kalso, Devon Langlois, DanielleLefebvre, Kassidy Lelievre, Aleah Peffer,Madison Summers and Bailey Urbach.

Welcoming the new members were thecurrent members: Ethan Beals, JoshuaBellomo, Jennifer Coates, Jonathon Dillman,Christopher Fernald, Holly Foley, KaylaGendreau, Alexys Gilcreast, ChristinaGuessferd, Nicholas Iannaco, BrittneyLambert, Victoria LaRoche, Sam Mahoney,

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Catering and Banquet Hall on Wednesday, December 11 at 6 p.m.to benefit the Hudson St. Vincent de Paul Society. Cost to attendis $25 per person that includes a buffet dinner of roast beef, bakedham and pasta primavera.

The public is invited to join the Chamber for a great meal andpossibly win some fabulous prizes all while raising funds for aworthwhile cause! The event is a combination of raffle items andsilent auction items, which include event tickets, gift baskets,holiday items, gift certificates and much more! The GHCC is alsowelcoming donations of items for the auction.

This will be the 12th year in which the monies received duringthe evening will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. TheSociety, which was established over 20 years ago and is operatedthrough Blessed John Parish at St. John the Evangelist Church inHudson, assists many local families by maintaining a food pantry,assisting with rent and utility bills, and especially helping duringthe holidays by distributing food baskets and gifts to families

in need. This year the call for services such as food requests,assistance with medical needs, fuel assistance and basic livingexpenses has dramatically increased making participation evenmore important.

Last year, more than 60 businesses donated wonderful items forthe auction. Then, with over 130 guests in attendance showingtheir holiday spirit and generosity by participating in the auction,the Chamber was able to raise over $4,400. During the past 11years, the GHCC Annual Auction has donated over $53,400 for thebenefit of our community. Sponsors for the event are Annes Florals& Gifts, Area News Group and Web Action Group.

The Silent Auction and Dinner will be held on Wednesday,December 11, 6 p.m. Reservations and item donations can bemade through the Chamber office at 889-4731 or visit www.HudsonChamber.com for more information. If you wish to directlyassist the Hudson St. Vincent de Paul Society, they can be reachedat 882-2462, ext. 6.


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submitted by Lori A. Bowen, Hudson Senior Services CoordinatorThis is the time of year to give thanks, not only for our families and friends, but our health and wellness

too.The new Senior Center is coming along steadily. The cupolas were installed on the roof and the

shingles are being laid. The inside is progressing with the interior walls going up and the windows areinstalled. The siding is expected to begin shortly, as are the installation of the exterior doors. It will bebuttoned up so to speak before the snow flies!

With the passing of Thanksgiving comes the onset of holiday shopping. Remember to support your

local businesses, they are true assets to the town and would love to help you find the perfect gifts.There is nothing better than sending and receiving holiday cards this time of year. A card to a friend,

family or someone you havent spoken to in a while can brighten that someones day. They can be a lotof work, but the joy you send is well worth it.

As life gets busy remember that the bonds that make you a family are so important and a little thinglike eating together every night is sometimes the most significant thing you can do for your family.

As winter begins and the animals go into hibernation, dont let your own hibernation start too. It issimple to add a little exercise to your day, an extra lap around the grocery store, or the clothing store.The malls are always open early for walkers, and this is a great way to enjoy the holiday decorationswithout all the hustle and bustle of the season.

The Girls Scouts, Troop 10236 have invited the Hudson Seniors to the Recreation Center Office onOakwood Drive for an afternoon of Crafts, Games and Christmas Carols. This will be held on December12 from 3:30-5 p.m. If you are interested in attending please sign up with Lori at the Community Centeror send her an email to let her know you will be attending; [email protected].

Remember its the little things that make each day special, whether its a phone call from a friend or aletter in the mail. Take a few moments today to reach out to someone whom you havent spoken to in awhile.

The Hudson Police Department is offering a seminar on Elderly Financial Fraud Prevention Safety onDecember 7 at the Police Department, in the Ann Seabury Meeting Room from 2-4 p.m. If you have anyother questions you can contact MPO Allison Cummings for further information at 886-6011 or e-mailher at [email protected].

A couple weeks ago at our coffee club we were discussing the traditional Sunday night family dinner.This was such an important part of family history and no one missed Sunday dinner. Ruthie talked abouthow her Sunday dinner was enjoying the hard work of her familys life on the farm. From raising thelivestock, growing and harvesting the vegetables, then to serving them and enjoying the time as a family.Thank you Ruthie for your stories, they are always so heartfelt.

I hope each of you has a tradition you can be thankful for, and today is a great day to start a new one.With the cold and the changing of the season comes the onset of the winter cold. The easiest way to

not share this with others, or yourself, is to keep cleaning your home. A bottle of disinfecting spray usedon the door knobs is an easy way to start, and of course keeping the bathrooms clean. Removing andchanging your shoes in an area right when you come into your home will eliminate tracking all kinds ofmaterial in with the snow.

For The Kitchen:Berry Cream Coffee Cake

This is the coffee cake I make every special holiday in our house, such as Christmas morning,Thanksgiving morning, Mothers and Fathers Day and Birthdays. I also share it on July 4th, and any otherday that comes up during the year. The dough is wonderful and sweet and my girls love to help me makeit. This recipe originated in my mothers kitchen, and she has been making it for years. So I am sharingour tradition with all of you. Please enjoy this with your family and loved ones.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

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Then add:1/3 cup milk slowlyMix until it makes a ball of dough

Roll dough out between two pieces of wax paper until 3/4 inch thick, making a large oval shape.Transfer to baking sheet. Put Jam down center of dough, cut up to, but not into jam in 1 inch incrementsall the way around dough. Fold pieces over jam. They do not need to touch each other but can be laidon top of each other as you go around.

Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes until jam is bubbly and dough is slightly browned.

Icing:1 cup confectioners sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1-2 tablespoons milkDrizzle over baked cake and serve warm.

(I use 2 tablespoons orange juice with strawberry jam, or I make it with lemon extract instead ofvanilla during the summer. Be creative it also is excellent with raspberry jam!)

If you would like to submit a recipe or a comment for our article pleasecontact Lori Bowen at [email protected] or stop by and see her at theCommunity Center every Tuesday through Thursday.

Tis is a breaking news story from the Giggleheadlines of the Save the Bears and Sealsnetwork. Its not well known that the ArcticPolar Bears and Seals are avid readers of theHudson~Litchfield News, especially Te Word

Around own and Tumbs sections; but they arereally smarter than the average bears and seals.It was just minutes after they read the opinionoffering encouraging Opening Up the Arcticeven more of it than has already been taken fromthem; that the Bears and Seals enlisted the aid ofa high profile Washington, DC former politicianand activist lawyer, to begin an immediate CivilRights like March to the home of the author ofthat opinion offering in Hudson. From a leakednews report (like from a melting and leaking iceflow), the Polar Bears and Seals are frightenedthat their future generations will be found onlyin more and more zoos and on Reservationsfor Polar Bears and Seals. Te Polar Bears andSeals are right to be frightened for their future

well-being, after reading the news reports of theslaughter of massive numbers of their elephantkin for their ivory tusks, the almost completedisappearance of Whales, and the capture ofcountless dolphins and killer whales for humans

entertainment shows. Teir Civil Rights likeMarch to the authors home in Hudson will bea peaceful march, they wish no harm to thatauthor; even as they understand that OpeningUp the Arctic, even more, will surely continueto harm, even annihilate, Arctic Polar Bearsand Seals. For the Arctic Polar Bears and Sealsare very well aware of the folklore of how theAmerican Indians were mostly annihilated, withthe remainder forced into lives on reservations;in conditions far worse, than how animals aretreated. Te Polar Bears and Seals will marchunder the banner of You dont belong in theArctic.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Ayotte Urges FDA to ConsiderCompassionate Use Requestfor 12-Year Old Hudson Girl

Fighting Brain CancerHudson family seeks permission to pursue

experimental treatment for daughters rare andaggressive form of brain cancer.

submitted by the Office ofU.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) is urgingthe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toallow a 12-year-old girl from Hudson, whois suffering from a rare and aggressive formof brain cancer, to pursue an experimental

treatment under the FDAs compassionateuse program. Last Thanksgiving, McKenzieLowe was diagnosed with Diffuse IntrinsicPontine Glioma (DIPG) and was given azero percent chance of survival, but she hasfought the disease for a year. Her family isnow seeking permission from the FDA topursue an experimental drug that may helptreat McKenzies disease but that has not yetbeen approved by the agency. The Lowes

recently started a petition, which has beensigned by Senator Ayotte and more than34,000 people across the world, asking theFDA to grant McKenzie a compassionateuse exemption.

The Lowes are fighting for theirterminally-ill little girl and they deserve

the right to explore treatment options thatmay help her continue to fight her cancer,Ayotte wrote in a letter November 26 tothe FDA Commissioner. Whether or nota terminally-ill child is able to receivecertain types of care should be a decisionmade by the family. I would hope theFDA would not stand in the way when noother treatment options are available for analready terminally-ill child.

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minute trip to see her and I wasmore than happy to accompanyhim.

Her name is Maddy and sheis 5 years old. For several yearsshe has been fighting some kindof neurodegenerative diseasethat has eluded all the doctorsin New England. After manystays in all the Boston hospitalsshe was sent home with there is

nothing more we can do for her.Maddy has a hospital bedsetup in the dining area of theirsmall apartment. Maddy doesnthave much time left and herfamily really wanted to makethis Christmas season her best. Itbreaks my heart and brings meto tears every time I think of herand her family and at the sametime it amazes me when I seehow strong they are and howmuch they love and care for her.

I met Maddys family when Istarted attending worship servicesat the church in 2001. Alison,Maddys mom, grew up in this church and alongside her parents,many hours were spent helping to support its members and thecommunity when they were in need. Its our turn now to give thatsame love and support back to her family. She spent a few of herhigh school years babysitting my daughter and then later, at the

same church, I was privileged to photograph her wedding, on abeautiful December day.

This illness has been very difficult on her whole family as theystruggle to understand why this has happened. Maddy has ayounger sister, Brianna, that also needs the love and attention ofher parents and its been tough dividing their time between thetwo sisters. When Santa stood by Maddys bed and prayed for herit was very hard holding back the emotion, he reminded himselfhe is there to bring joy not tears. They are extremely grateful forthe kindness and love that Santa offered.

In an e-mail he sent me later, he wrote:I dont know how, but I managed to make them laugh; all of

us with Maddy, sharing the Christmas Spirit of joy and laughter.They were happy, the whole family. They took pictures of mewith them. When I was leaning over the bed talking to Maddy,she was looking at me and holding my hand tightly. I prayed forher knowing this is soon to be one of Gods angels. Words cant

explain how magical the moment was. I was leaving knowingthey were happy, hugging each other, hugging and thanking me.

In church on Sunday, her grandparents expressed their gratitudeto this complete stranger for the love and kindness he showed totheir family.

We left the apartment with sadness in our hearts only to

stumble upon a group of oddly dressed men playing golf thatlooked like they escaped from the North Pole. I spotted a pair

of Christmas decorated golf carts aswe passed the Passaconaway CountryClub and the photographer in mesaid we need to go back there and getsome pictures of that. I asked Santaif he was game and excitedly heagreed. We stopped on the side ofthe road and made our way across thestreet. We were acknowledged by thecars going by with waves and beepinghorns. As we got closerto the group of golfers,I suspected they wereplaying golf somewhatfor the same reason wewere making a housecall. They were playingin a golf tournamentto raise money for achildrens charity inNashua. And they weredressed for the occasion.Each of them had onsome kind of Christmascostume and we couldntresist adding Santa tocomplete the group. Atour request they posedfor some pictures andbrighten up our dayafter the sadness we justexperienced.

There are many circumstances of children inneed and many ways to help them. Find a waythis holiday season, or anytime of the year, to helpsupport a child or family in need, it will warm yourheart.

The Litchfield Community Church Presbyterianhas been a large part of the Litchfield community

for a very long time. We are a small but mightygroup ready and willing to be there whenever we areneeded. It is the home of the Litchfield Food Pantry.We serve breakfast on the second Saturday of everymonth and we are open every Sunday at 10 a.m.Visit our website at www.litchfieldchurch.org.

You can follow Maddy on Facebook at the linkwww.facebook.com/FriendsofMaddyRivera.

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Christmas golfers and their Christmas decorated golf cart

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submitted by the National Turkey FederationEating healthy this Thanksgiving begins with basic home food safety

practices that are known to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.The National Turkey Federation and Partnership for Food Safety

Education remind all cooks entering the kitchen this season to follow

the Fight BAC! basics of home food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook,and Chill. Clean Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds

before and after handling food; wash surfaces often with hot water

and soap. Separate Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from

other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bag and in your homerefrigerator; use separate cutting boards for fresh produce and forraw meat, poultry and seafood. Your turkey shouldnt be lying nextto your spinach, and yams, until everything is cooked and on yourplate.

Cook Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enoughinternal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause illness.Your turkey should be cooked to a minimum of 165 F as measuredwith a food thermometer. Check the temperature of your stuffingas well! Best and most healthful results come from preparing andcooking the stuffing separately outside the bird.

Chill After a big holiday meal, wed like to think everything willkeep while we take a quick nap; however for safety, your deliciousleftovers need to be refrigerated promptly within 2 hours.Divide large amounts of leftovers into shallow containers forquicker cooling in the refrigerator. Keeping a constant refrigeratortemperature of 40 F or below is one of the most effective ways toreduce the risk of food poisoning at home.

Temperature

The ideal Thanksgiving Day turkey is deliciously moist insideand golden-brown outside. Use of a food thermometer ensures theturkey is cooked safely and also cooked to your taste. If the turkeyis stuffed, test the internal temperature in three places by inserting afood thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, the breast and thestuffing. The internal temperature must reach a minimum of 165 Fin all three places. For a tasty and safe turkey, the National TurkeyFederation recommends the temperature reach 175-180 F in thethigh, 165 F in the breast and 165 F in the stuffing. While it hasbeen established that 165 F is the minimum internal temperature for

poultry to be consumed safely, most American consumers prefer tocook dark meat turkey to 175 F.

To get an accurate reading, do not let the thermometer tip touchbone. If the turkey is done and the stuffing is not yet 165 F, removethe stuffing from the turkey and place it in a greased casserole dish tocontinue cooking until the stuffing reaches 165 F.Better the Second Day.

Snacking on leftover turkey, and enjoying entirely new dishesprovides delicious alternatives the next day, but leftovers cant stay in

the refrigerator indefinitely. Below are some great tips to keep yourfamily healthy beyond the first helping. Divide leftovers into smaller portions and store in shallow

containers in the refrigerator.

Eat cooked turkey and stuffing within 3-4 days and gravy in 1-2days. Cooked turkey keeps for 3-4 months in the freezer.

Reheat leftovers to 165 F as measured with a food thermometer,and bring gravy and sauces to a boil before serving.

Microwaved leftovers shouldnt have cold spots (bacteria cansurvive). Cover food, stir and rotate for even cooking.

Food Safety Support - Holiday Food Safety Success KitThe Holiday Food Safety Success Kit at www.holidayfoodsafety.org

includes complete information on purchasing, thawing and cookinga turkey; a holiday planner with menus, timelines, and shopping lists;and dozens of delicious (and food safe) recipes. The kit also includesholiday arts and crafts activities for children. A special retailer sectionhas customizable materials for any grocer. All materials are free fordownload at www.holidayfoodsafety.org. Holidayfoodsafety.orgwas created by the Partnership for Food Safety Education to supportconsumers in planning a safe, fun, easy and tasty Holiday meal.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 1-888-SAFEFOOD: Forquestions about safe handling of the many foods that go into adelicious holiday meal, including eggs, dairy, fresh produce andseafood.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline,

1-888-MPHOTLINE (1-888-674-6854). Monday through Friday, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. Open Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST.E-mail questions to the hotline at [email protected], or ask afood safety question at AskKaren.gov.

Now thru Thursday, December 6Gingerbread House Contest. The

childrens room at the Rodgers MemorialLibrary in Hudson will be turning into

a gingerbread village this December!Were looking for gingerbread houses for thedisplay. There will be a contest for the favoritehouse in several categories: professional bakers,adults, families, kids and groups such as scouttroops, clubs and youth groups are all invited toparticipate.

Houses can be constructed of any material,but must be completely decorated with ediblematerials. The base of the house cannot be morethan 24 inches by 24 inches. Drop off houses onDecember 2-6. There will be a reception and prizeceremony on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 29 & Saturday,November 30

Aaron Cutler Memorial Libraryclosed

Beginning, Friday, November 29Its time once again to visit Boy Scout

Troop 21on Lowell Road where they are sellingtheir Christmas trees and wreaths. As always, theScouts are there to help you make your selection,put a fresh cut on the trunk, and carry it to yourcar or truck.

This is Troop 21s big fund raiser for the year. Sothe Scouts are working hard to pay for their trips &special activities. This year they are planning a tripto New York City. The sales also helps pay for theirSummer Camp, Camporee and Klondike fees.

The sale runs Monday to Friday 5 to 9 p.m., andSaturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to6 p.m. There are trees for all of you Goldilocksbuyers; we have one just right for you. From onethat will fit on your table, to those that will fit inrooms with cathedral ceilings, we have exactlywhat you need. Hurry in for the really big ones,they go quickly! The sale runs till they are out oftrees, which is usually on Sunday the 22nd. Sodont delay!

Troop 21 welcomes new boys ages 11 to 17who, as the Senior Patrol Leader Mike Gagnon puts

it like to have fun with friends, and adventuresoutside. Contact Scoutmaster Chris Lopes oremail him at lopes88atcomcast.net for moredetails.

Friday, November 29Santawill arrive at the Hudson Community

Center, Lions Avenue, at about 4:30 p.m. to visitwith the children of Hudson. All are welcome tocome and greet Santa and then stay for crafts andrefreshments with several local organizations. Formore information, call Jeri: 883-8565.

Monday, December 2Lacrosse 2014 Spring season

Registration will be held on from 6-8 p .m.,Open House and final registration, at the

Rec. Center. You can also register at theRec. Center Monday-Friday during regular businesshours.

Tuesday, December 3In Stitches drop-in needlework group

from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Aaron CutlerMemorial Library.

Photographers Forum Exhibit andReception. The December Art Exhibit at theRodgers Memorial Library in Hudson will featurephotos from members of the Photographers ForumCamera Club. The clubs members will be holdinga reception on from 6:30-8:30 p.m., come andmeet some of the featured photographers, lightrefreshments will be served.

Wednesday, December 4Baked Beans & Fried Clams: How

Food Defines a Region. Baked Beans,fried clams, fish chowder, Indian pudding

- so many foods are distinctive to NewEngland. This talk offers a celebration of theseregional favorites along with an examination ofhow contemporary life has distanced us from theseclassics. What makes them special and how dothese foods define our region? Edie Clark drawsfrom such diverse resources as Fannie Farmer, JuliaChild, and Haydn S. Pearson for enlightenment andamusement as well as on her own experiences,writing and traveling for Yankee magazine over thepast thirty years to places where baked beans arestill featured prominently on the menu. 7 p.m.at the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Rd.Hudson. This program is made possible by a grantfrom the NH Humanities Council.

Tuesday, December 4 thru Wednesday, December11

Annual Holiday Gingerbread Contest drop-offat the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library. Winnersannounced December 13.

Wednesday, December 5All Booked Upat the Aaron Cutler

Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m. Groupdiscusses Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben

Alexander.

Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December7

Match-ups for the First Annual NewHorizons Pre-Season Basketball Jamboree

presented by New Hampshire Sports pageand Alvirne High School; all games to be played atAlvirne.

On Friday: 5 p.m. Salem vs. Windham 6:30 p.m. Bishop Guerin vs. Bishop Brady 8 p.m. Merrimack vs. Pelham

On Saturday: 12 p.m. Alvirne vs. Newport 1:30 p.m. Spaulding v. Lebanon 3 p.m. Bedford vs. Portsmouth 4:30 p.m. Manchester Central vs. Conant 6 p.m. Trinity vs. Pembroke Academy

Saturday, December 7The Rodgers Memorial Library Childrens

Room will be hosting their annual Pictureswith Santaon from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. inthe Librarys Community Room. There will

be cookies and a craft. Come enjoy someholiday fun!

Financial based scams preying on the elderlycommunity have become an epidemic throughoutthe country. Local seniors are immune to fallingvictim and are losing thousands of dollarseach year. The Hudson Police DepartmentCriminal Investigation Division invites our seniorcommunity to join them for a free Financial FraudIdentification and Prevention Seminarfrom 2 to 4p.m. Contact MPO Allison Cummings for furtherinformation. 886-6011, acummingsathudsonnh.gov.

Monday, December 9The ABCs of the Affordable Care Act:

Using the Health Insurance Marketplace.Confused about the new changes inhealthcare laws? Want to know how to

navigate the Health Insurance Marketplaceand find out what insurance programs you qualifyfor? A trained volunteer from AARP will be atthe Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson toprovide information on the new Health InsuranceMarketplace for people of all ages and try toanswer any questions you may have. At noon. Feelfree to bring a bag lunch.

Tuesday, December 10Aaron Cutler Memorial Libraryclosed

Christmas Floral Centerpiece Workshop.Come to the Rodgers Memorial Library

in Hudson at 7 p.m. to make a beautifulcenterpiece for your holiday table. The centerpiecewill be made out of long lasting materials so youcan use it for this years celebration. The workshopis presented by Annes Florals and Gifts of Hudson.There will be a materials fee for this workshop.Advanced registration is required; call 886-6030 orgo to rodgerslibrary.org to register.

Thursday, December 12Page Turnersat 2:30 p.m., Aaron Cutler

Memorial Library. Sixth through eighthgraders discuss The Last Book in the

Universe by Rodman Philbrick.

Unraveled drop-in needlework groupfrom 6 to 8p.m. at the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.

Tuesday, December 17In Stitches drop-in needlework group

from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Aaron CutlerMemorial Library.

Tuesday, December 17 thru-Saturday, December21

Kids Make n Take craft, all week, Aaron CutlerMemorial Library.

Wednesday, December 18Book Bunchat 4 p.m., Aaron Cutler

Memorial Library. Third through fifthgraders discuss The Best Christmas PageantEver by Barbara Robinson.

Thursday, December 19History Buffsat 6:30 p.m., Aaron

Cutler Memorial Library. Group discussesUndaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose.

Tuesday, December 24

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by AJ DickensonThe Litchfield Seniors, who meet the third Thursday of every

month at the P resbyterian Community Church off the CharlesBancroft Highway, met once again on the 21st. The social groupgathered for lunch and a little entertainment courtesy of local NH

singer John Ogrodowczyk. The recently retired singer has not onlysang internationally traveling through countries in Europe but hasalso sang the national anthem at two Red Sox games in 2007 and2011. Johns experience performing in theoretical arts also suited

him well as he, along with the whole group of Litchfield seniors,sang classic Christmas songs as they prepared for the holiday season.

Litcheld School District Making a Difference

submitted by Leah Stagnone, CHS Student Council HistorianThe Litchfield School District participated in its annual

Make a Difference Week last week, from Monday Nov. 18 toFriday Nov. 22. Each year, the Campbell High School StudentCouncil organizes this event with the cooperation of the restof the district to gather both nonperishable food items andpersonal hygiene items for donation to the Litchfield FoodPantry at the dawn of the holiday season.

This year, over 3,000 items were donated between all threeLitchfield schools, making for a generous donation to the foodpantry. Student Council President Ryan Perigny commentedon this great level of participation that he is very proud ofeveryone for all the donations we received this year, and said

that, this is a great time for the whole school to get involvedand benefit the community.

At Campbell this year, the top-donating advisory wasMadame Kahns with 535 items for the week. Second placewent to Seora Gatherums advisory with 407 items, 384 ofwhich were donated on Friday. These advisories, along withthe top advisories for the freshman, sophomore, and juniorclasses, will celebrate with food prizes like pizza and icecream.

Thank you to students and staff at Campbell, LitchfieldMiddle School, and Griffin Memorial who donated to makea difference in the community. Thank you as well to all whoworked to make this event happen!

President of the Litchfield Seniors Betty Darling (left) and Vice President JanetScott pose with l ocal NH singer John Ogrodowczyk on ursday November 21.

From left: Charlotte Morse, Helen McQueeney, Jeanne Vachon,Claire Rivard, and Elaine Robinouitz are seen getting lunch on

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Ed Donnelly presented the Boston vs. Bullies program to Hudson Middle School students on Monday, November 25.

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by Marc AyotteIn an attempt to bring greater awareness to

the prevailing and growing issues surroundingbullying, Hudson Memorial School (HMS) haspartnered with The Sports Museum, a Boston

based, private non-profit organization. HMSbecame involved with the entity that utilizesprofessional athletes from Boston area teams suchas the Celtics, Patriots and Revolution to speakto children regarding the problem o f bullying.

Relatedly, the program is geared somewhat tostudent athletes who, through athletics, may playa different and more effective role in deterringpotential bullying scenarios.

According to HMS Assistant Principal KeithBowen, Athletic Director John Fichera broughtthe concept of getting involved with the Bostonvs. Bullies program directly to him. As a result,the two traveled to Boston and attended aseminar at the Celtics Executive Board room inthe TD Garden. In turn, the five-part programwhich entails addressing students, parents andteachers was implemented at HMS as a meansof enhancing or adding to the current in-houseand student-led Ambassadors of Hope programwhich deals with bullying.

Representing The Sports Museum andconducting the presentation to the sixth througheighth grade students on Monday, November 25in the schools gymnasium was Ed Donnelly, aformer headmaster with 35 years of experiencein the Boston school system. In an entertaining,interactive and informative presentation, Donnellytouched upon various aspects of bullying, whichincluded differentiating between teasing vs.

taunting and telling vs. tattling.More importantly, he addressed through aslideshow and student-involved role playing, otherkey elements of how and why bullying exists.Why Bystanders Stay Silent and Do Nothing,

Typical Bystander Reactions along with IndirectIntervention and Direct Intervention methodswere topics of the interactive session whichactively involved dozens of students gathered forthe event.

Donnelly illustrated that boy bullying isusually physical. He added that in this scenario,Its about power. As a result, the male bully isinclined to enhance his feeling of empowermentby steering the altercation to an area where thereare no adults and few witnesses. Three directintervention techniques he touched upon withrespect to removing the victim and defusing thesituation were complimenting the bully, logic,and being a goofball. Through all the options,Donnelly impressed upon his audience the mostimportant action; which was to notify an adult inany situation that reflects bullying characteristics.

Regarding girl bullying, Donnelly notedthe difference in tactics between the gendersby saying that the females tend to attack theirvictims verbally; for example, by criticizing ormaking fun of the way one dresses or the way onelooks (outward appearance). Nonetheless, theintervention techniques and approach to defuse

the bullying situations, he cited, should remainconsistent.

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This will be the second yeartheyre adding a spin to theirannual fundraiser. Every $10tipped by a guest as a donationwill earn them a free spin at theDonation Prize Wheel, up to fivespins, as a thank you. The wheel isfilled with great prizes, intended tobe a win-win for patrons and theSalvation Army.

The Salvation Army providesmany programs to familiesincluding, elderly services,disaster relief, drug and alcoholrehabilitation services, youthprograms and more. With morethan 9,000 Salvation Army Centersand local neighborhood units inthe United States, fundraisers suchas Hudsons Tips for Toys aremuch needed to support localSalvation Army locations.

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Last Friday, the Recreation Department hosted one of their fifth and sixth grade dances at the Community Center.There were 320 kids that attended the event and danced the night away to the music played by George Whitehousefrom A Goodtime DJ Co. The picture taken is a group of girls out on the dance floor enjoying the event.

The Greater Hudson Business Networking Group donated 25 turkeys to the St. Vincent de Paul last Friday. Picturedwith Pauline Boisvert (Food Pantry Director) and Leona Shanholtz from left are Nick DelEtoile, Ken Ziehm, AmyBreault, Roy Dovale, Helen McCobb, Diane Fortin, Mike Falzone, Kathleen Warren, Mike Bonani, Sylvie Cotnoir, BrianLavoie, Virginia Gregory and Laura Perrotta.

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Sunday, November 17: 3:23 p.m. Chest pain,Derry Road. 6:18 p.m. Service call, LowellRoad. 7:44 p.m. CO detector, Glasgow Circle.8:01 p.m. Difficulty breathing, MusquashRoad.Monday, November 18: 9:34 a.m. Difficultybreathing, Belknap Road. 11:14 a.m. Chestpain, Derry Road. 12:31 p.m. Motor vehicleaccident, Lowell Road. 1:19 p.m. Odorinvestigation, Ferry Street. 3:55 p.m. Chestpain, Charles Street. 5:09 p.m. Alarms, DanaDrive. 5:52 p.m. Hazardous incident, VeteransBridge. 6:27 p.m. Smoke investigation, DracutRoad. 6:32 p.m. Alarms, Melendy Road. 6:41p.m. Box testing, Roosevelt Avenue. 6:46 p.m.box testing, Friel Golf Road. 6:46 p.m. Boxtesting, Lowell Road. 6:50 p.m. Box testing,Central Street and Hurley Street.Tuesday, November 19: 7:59 a.m. Knee injury,Derry Road. 8:56 a.m. Box alarm, IndustrialDrive. 9:42 a.m. Service call, WentworthDrive. 11:27 a.m. Gas leak, Lowell Road.12:52 p.m. Service call, Lowell Road.1:16p.m. Biohazard cleanup, Veterans Bridge.3:06 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, CentralStreet. 3:31 p.m. Unconscious person, CharlesBancroft Highway (L). 4:00 p.m. Box testing,Overlook Circle. 4:23 p.m. Box testing, BurnsHill Road. 4:45 p.m. Box testing, WentworthDrive. 6:23 p.m. Box testing, Lowell Road.6:30 p.m. Service call, Lund Drive. 10:18p.m. CO detector, Fox Hollow Drive.Wednesday, November 20: 5:44 a.m.Structure fire, Lowell Road. 9:40 a.m. Chestpain, Highland Street. 2:06 p.m. Ambulancetransfer, Lowell Road. 3:17 p.m. Box testing,Candy Lane. 4:47 p.m. Fall related injuries,

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Her family and friends areworking hard to gather the100,000 signatures neededto petition the FDA and theObama Administration to allowa compassionate use exemptionso that McKenzie may betreated with a drug that is notFDA approved.

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Enthusiasm and heart areimportant, and this team hasboth, said Coach Girginis. Itis amazing how this communitypulls together to help others. Isay the H in Hudson standsfor heart. This town always

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