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AHS Christmas Concertby AJ Dickinson

On Tuesday, December 3 the Alvirne High SchoolB Naturals and Nothing But Treble Choirperformed a Christmas Celebration Concert at the FirstBaptist Church off Route 111. The students, who hadonly been preparing for this particular performancesince November, put on a great show. As a way forindividual talents to shine a variety of solos tookplace in between the two choirs performances.Towards the end of the show, audience memberswere encouraged to sing along with the AHS studentswho had dispersed around the room surrounding

the crowd on all sides. All of the proceeds earnedthat night will go directly towards funding the choirsDisney world performance being held in April.

The Peace Light isComing to LitcheldCommunity Church

submitted by Joan FranklinLitchfield Troop 11 Boy Scouts will be fetching the Peace

Light Flame from Bedford Presbyterian Church and deliveringit to the Litchfield Community Church for the December 22service (10 a.m.) and again for the Christmas Eve service. Allare invited to come to the church to receive the Peace Light.Bring a lantern or candle with you if you want to take thePeace Light home.

What is the Peace Light you ask? There is a grotto under theChurch of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which is believed to bethe site of Jesus birth. Oil lamps have been continuously litthere for over one thousand years. For the last 22 years, a childfrom Austria is chosen to fetch the Peace Light from one ofthese lamps. The flame is used to light two blast proof minerslamps, originally designed to be used in coalmines. The litlamps are carried aboard an Austrian Airlines jet to Vienna.

Scouts and other interested people gather in Vienna tolight their lamps from the Peace Light flame from the minerslamps carried from Bethlehem. They, in turn, pass the PeaceLight flame from lamp to lamp, spreading it across Europeas far north as the northern edge of Norway, and as far eastas Moscow. Aus trian Airlines has been bringing their minerslamps carrying the Peace Light flame to New York since 2004.Scouts meet the Peace Light at JFK airport, and light their lampsfrom the miners lamps, spreading the Peace Light across theNorth American continent. For more information visit: www.peacelight.org.

If you want to keep the Peace Light, we recommendblowing out the pilot light on an old style water heater,stove or fireplace, then relighting it with the Peace Lightflame. If you are not sure how to relight your pilot light,consult a professional before you blow it out. The best wayto carry the Peace Light flame is with a lantern fueled with

smokeless paraffin oil. Candles can work, but sometimes snuffthemselves out when the motion of the vehicle causes the waxto splash on the wick. Care should be taken when transportinga flame inside a car. The lante rn or candle should be in abucket either with some sand in the bottom or some other wayto add stability. A design for a lantern carrier can be found atwww.peacelight.org on the FAQ page. It is also important toleave the windows down a little to get some fresh air into thevehicle. Once you get the Peace Light home, please share itwith your friends and neighbors, as well as send an e-mail [email protected] with your location. If you send usan e-mail, we will update our tracking map, so everyone cansee where the Peace Light has spread to.

Hudson Grange First Ever Christmas Breakfast

Hudson American Legion Honors Those Who Sacrifced at Pearl Harbor

Heather Hotham performing a solo at the Christmas Celebration Concert.

Te Alvirne B Naturals right:Jana El Sayed performing her solo

by AJ DickinsonThe Hudson Grange who has been actively contributing to this community

for over 125 years still can be found working towards a better life for

members of its community. On Sunday, December 8 the Grange held theirfirst ever Christmas Breakfast as a fundraiser for their Mildred ChalifouxMemorial Scholarship that is awarded annually to an Alvirne High School

student. Starting at 8 a.m., Hudson residents were found enjoying a pancakeand sausage breakfast while the kids got a chance to meet Santa Claus.Upon entering the Grange Hall, the childrens jaws dropped to the floor as

they glanced across the room to find Saint Nick himself. Sometimes smallcommunity events such as this one are the ones that make the biggest impacton our youth!

Judy and Conrad Gauthier enjoying breakfastFrom left are Ruth Servant, Betty Byrd and Claire Gagnon posing with Santa ClausJacob Scanzani, 2 is excited to see SantaKara Hiller, 4, sits with Santa at the Grange Hall Sunday,.

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by Len LathropTo mark the 72nd anniversary of the attack on the

United States at Pearl Harbor and to honor the sacrificesof those who were at Pearl Harbor on the infamousday, the honorary firing squad of the American Legionoffered prayers and a gun salute as a wreath was offeredto the Merrimack River from the Memorial Bridgefollowed by Taps. Following that brief service, a secondgun salute, prayers and Tapswas fired at the AmericanLegion Post on Central Street.

Governor Maggie Hassan had proclaimed Saturday,December 7, 2013, as Pearl Harbor RemembranceDay in New Hampshire. She offered the following:

The horrific attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941, forever changed the course of history for our greatnation and the world, Governor Hassan said. Onthis solemn occasion, we honor the sacrifices of thoseheroes who lost their lives and those who survived thattragic day. We are eternally grateful for their service andthe service of millions more who would go on to fightfor our country in the Second World War, defending ourshared values of liberty, equality and freedom.

In honor of the individuals who sacrificed at PearlHarbor, Governor Hassan also directed flags be flown athalf-staff on Saturday, December 7, 2013.

Serving as the firing squad on Saturday were MikeMillett, Mike Consentino, Leo Pelletier, Larry Mitchell,Alan True, Matt Marston and George Rowe. HudsonMaster Patrol Officer Allison Cummings sounded Taps.Prayers were offered by Mike Mondoux of the AmericanLegion.

Honorary firing squad of the American Legion Offi cer Allison Cummings sounded aps after prayers were offered by Mike Mondoux.StaffphotosbyLenLathrop


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Coulombe Gets First Deerby Len Lathrop

Members of theHudson Fish andGame club pausedfor a moment fromserving 1,779 meals onThanksgiving Day tooffer congratulationsto Cody Coulombe.Cody shot his firstdeer while hunting inHudson earlier thatmorning. Coulombe,

an Alvirne graduate,used a shotgun totake the deer. NewHampshire regulationsallow deer hunting fromNovember 13 throughDecember 8.

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submitted by Lori A. Bowen, Hudson Senior Services CoordinatorEverywhere you go right now there are lights and decorations and excitement. No matter what you believe or

celebrate you can appreciate the anticipation for the holidays. Getting together with family and friends, enjoying thesnow fall or listening to the sounds of the season makes for a magical time of year.

Mah Jongg was very fun this week, if you are interested in learning this game please stop by next Tuesday morningand join us.

Happy Birthday to all our December Birthdays! Happy Anniversary to all our December Anniversaries, including aspecial couple that just celebrated 50 years! Congratulations!

Take a moment to enjoy the snow during the next storm. Yes, it is dangerous, but it can also be so beautiful. Thereis something about watching the snow fall all wrapped up in a blanket and sipping hot chocolate. It is always fun toremember how excited you were as a child to see the snow, playing in it and catching snowflakes on your tongue.

Please be safe during the storms this season and dont travel unless you absolutely have to. Also be sure to checkthe television for cancellations. If school is cancelled in Hudson, due to snow, the seniors wont meet.

A special thank you for holiday cards! There is nothing better than a card in the mail to brighten your day any timeof the year, but for someone to remember you at the holidays is always special. Be sure to remember the people youhavent seen or spoken to in a while and the ones you have.

We wish a speedy recovery to those that are under the weather right now. Lots of rest and fluids and know we arethinking about you. Get better soon.

The new center is still progressing. The parking lot has a first coat on it and the electricians are hard at workpulling wires. We couldnt be more excited with the progress.

Music is everywhere right now, but there is no better music made than that of our local bands and school musicprograms. Be sure to read the paper to see when they are offering public concerts.

The Traveling Seniors had a fabulous time at the Whites Holiday Experience with Bobby Justin this past weekend.The food was excellent and the day was wonderful. Thank you to all who joined in on this fun adventure!

Be on the lookout for black ice as the snow melts during the day and after dark makes for a dangerous situation.Hudson senior services can be found on the Hudsonnh.gov website. Any information about daily activities and

the questionnaire about activities for the new center are located there.

For the KitchenThis is my mothers recipe for her famous appetizer that she serves at her holiday party every year. This is a super

easy and delicious recipe, plus it makes your kitchen smell wonderful as its cooking. Enjoy with family and friends!

Cocktail Hot Dogs or Meatballs AppetizerTake one pound package cocktail hot dogs or one-inch meatballs and place in a crock-pot. Take one can cranberry

jelly and one bottle shrimp cocktail sauce with horseradish and dump both into crock- pot, mix together. Cook onhigh for two to three hours if using frozen meatballs, and cook on medium or low for two to three hours if usinghotdogs.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Asia S. Pattersongraduated from basic military training at Joint Base

San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The airmancompleted an intensive, eight-week program thatincluded training in military discipline and studies, AirForce core values, physical fitness, and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Patterson is the daughter of William Patterson ofHudson, and granddaughter of Mariann Patterson of

Nashua. She is a 2012 graduate of Alvirne High School.Thirty-three Saint Anselm nursing students were inducted into the

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society in the collegesDana Center on October 27. The group of students included thefollowing Hudson residents: Katelin Brouillette, class of 2014; MollyBrun, class of 2014 and Casey Campos, class of 2014.

Air Force Airman Andrew M. Richardsongraduatedfrom basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The airman completed anintensive, eight-week program that included training inmilitary discipline and studies, Air Force core values,physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Richardson is the son of Barbara Richardson ofLitchfield. He is a 2012 graduate of Campbell HighSchool.

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Editors Note: to our readers who do not have children in the Hudson school district, Superintendent of Schools Bryan Lane hassubmitted the following budget information that we felt you would like to know about in preparation for the March elections.

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The budget process for the 2014-2015 school year is in thesecond stage with the school board approved budget going tothe budget committee. The original budget proposed to theschool board had an increase of $1.9 million which would haveincreased the tax rate by $1.12 per thousand dollars of valuationon a home in Hudson. This would have created a tax increasefor a home valued at $300,000 of $336 or $28 per month. TheHudson school board felt that the voters would not support thisincrease. The administration was asked to review the budget todetermine what could be done to lower the increase.

At the November 4 school board meeting the SAU staffpresented a list of items for the board to consider in decreasingthe proposed budget. The options included decreasing staff,

reorganizing the ESOL department, decreasing the proposedSpecial Education expenditures, and elimination of buildingprojects replacing windows at both H.O. Smith and Alvirne HighSchool. Included for the board to consider was the elimination of

the following programs:o marching band and colorguard - $26,211o freshman athletics - $21,161o dairy operations at theAlvirne farm - $65,799o intramurals at all schools -$19,674o late bus for both the middleand high schools - $39,600

Options for increasing revenuewere also considered by the boardincluding:

o charging for high school transportation - estimated revenue$44,000

o pay to participate for all co-curricular activities - estimatedrevenue $50,000In their deliberations, the board chose not to eliminate any of

the student programs and will leave consideration of revenueon the table at this time. The board did choose to decrease thebudget by $588,564.

The default budget is the amount of money the district wouldhave for operations if the voting public chose not to support theproposed budget. At this time, the default budget is $729,725 lessthan the proposed budget. The options listed above for programcuts are $172,445. Revenue cannot be added into the budget tooffset a default budget. This would require the district to cut more

than $500,000 in funds beyond those programs listed. Thosefunds would need to be realized through reductions in staff oradditional programs.

The budget process will continue in the month of Decemberand beyond. Being an informed and active member of our schoolcommunity is the best way to make decisions when it is time tovote in March. Budget meetings are scheduled as follows:

December 9 - introduction to the school district budgetDecember 11 - Alvirne High SchoolDecember 17 - Hudson Memorial School and all elementaryschools

January 2 - collective bargaining agreementsJanuary 9 - public hearingFebruary 1 - deliberative sessionI will be communicating with you weekly about the budget

through e-mail to keep you informed of the budget process andimplications of any changes that may take place.

Teaching Children to Care

submitted by Joan White ,Early Start ChildrensCenter

It is important to teachchildren that they are partof a community; that theyare not only responsiblefor themselves, but forthose around them. Evenchildren as young as threeunderstand that otherpeople have feelings andstart to develop a senseof empathy. Childrenlearn this best with goodrole models and beinginvolved in experiencesthat help others. At EarlyStart Childrens Center, we

encourage our studentsto be concerned for others. We teach themthat there are many ways to give back to theircommunity. We hope each child will discoverwhich way suits them best; giving the gift of time,talents or treasures.

Everyone at the center has been very busy thismonth in two community service projects. Oneproject, organized by the Pre-K class, is a centerwide food drive. They have been busy using theirtime collecting food, sorting it and packing itinto boxes. They then take a field trip to the St.Vincent de Paul food pantry in Hudson to deliverall they collected. All classes in the center areparticipating in Operation Little Elves. Eachclassroom helped by baking yummy cookies andusing their talents to create colorful holidaycards. Parents also got involved by donatingcoffee, candy, playing cards, puzzle books and

prepaid phone cards. All these treasures willbe shipped to the Combined Air OperationsCenter in Al Udeid, Saudi Arabia, wherethe father of one of our students is currentlystationed.

At Early Start, we feel it is important forchildren to learn their numbers and letters butwe feel the most important thing we can teachthem is to be kind to others. By participatingin community service projects children learnleadership skills, responsibility and problemsolving techniques. These are important lifeskills.

It doesnt take much to get a child to want tohelp others. Start small by having your childhold open a door for someone it will bring asmile to the face of the person going through thedoor that will instantly transfer to the face of yourchild.

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Conflict of Interest ClaimA contributor to the Tumbs section of last weeks Hudson~Litchfield

Newsinsinuated that members of the Litchfield School Board hadparticipated in votes on an issue or issues in which the vote benefited thempersonally. I would like to assure the readership that this is not an accuratestatement. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would

like to receive a copy of the Litchfield School Board Policy BCA Code ofEthics, or Policy BCB Conflict of Interest.

Brian Cochrane, Superintendent of Schools, Litchfield School District

Formation of Friends of Alvirne LacrosseInterested community members of Hudson are forming a group in

support of bringing lacrosse to Alvirne High School. With the grand successof the lacrosse program last spring through the Hudson recreation program,a movement has surged to add this sport to the list of athletic opportunitiesfor students at Alvirne.

On December 17, 2013, the Friends of Alvirne Lacrosse will be holdinga membership meeting to review a draft proposal plan that will outlinethe program (e.g. field use, equipment needs, cost per player, etc.). Temembership will also vote in the executive board for this new and emergingorganization.

Te positions that are available are as follows:1) President presides over meetings and performs al l duties incidental to

the offi ce.2) Vice President assumes the duties of the President, if absent, and all

duties inc idental to th e offi ce.3) Secretary keep full and accurate accounts of the records and minutesof each meeting, record the names, addresses and telephone numbers,handle all correspondence for the club and perform such other duties asmay be required.

4) Co-reasurer5) Co-reasurer - Jointly be responsible for all monies of the club and

perform other such duties as required.Please note that these are general descriptions and a more formal job

description will be developed by the executive board and voted on by themembership through the drafting the of the clubs constitution and bylaws.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please email your name,phone number and email address to Karen Bonney (Alvirne AthleticDirector) at [email protected] by Monday, December 16, 2013.

Michelle Ricco Jonas, Hudson

Obama Appeasement Weakens United StatesObama and Kerry continue to promote an agenda of U.S. appeasement.Kerry has played a leading role in formulating and implementing

an agreement with Iran to temporarily put a limit on Irans uraniumenrichment program for six months. Iran can continue enriching uraniumto 5 percent. In return, Iran gets access to $7 billion in frozen funds, andmore importantly, is able to get partial relief from the crippling burden ofthe economic sanctions.

Although inspectors will be monitoring the temporary agreement, Iranwill probably continue a higher grade uranium enrichment program insecret facilities. As the end of the agreement approaches, it can stall andhinder negotiations and ask for the continuation of six-month temporaryagreements until it has the nuclear weapons. Iran cannot be trusted.

While Kerry is appeasing the Iranians, Obama is busy appeasing Chinaspower play in the East China Sea. China has declared an air defense zoneand wants aircraft to notify China if aircraft enter the international airspace. Japan has refused to comply with the demand, but the Obamaadministration has asked U.S. commercial airlines to make the notifications.

Te Obama administration continues to weaken our stature in the worldthrough unbridled appeasement.

Donald A. Moskowitz, Londonderry

Campbells Athletic Leaders is Sponsoring

Toys for Tots DriveBeginning uesday, December 10

through uesday, December 17, theCampbell Athletic Leaders (CAL)will be sponsoring the oys for otsdonation drive. Boxes will be locatedin various first floor locations ofCampbell High School. All toysshould be new and unwrapped.

If attending the girls or boys homebasketball games this week, bringa new, unwrapped toy and youradmission will be free!

Tank you for supporting oys forots! Happy Holidays!

Coach Patterson and Dawn Miller,CAL Co-Advisors, Litchfield

Santa Arrives InHudson

Santa arrived on Friday, November29 for his annual visit with thechildren and their families in Hudson.Each year Santa makes a special stopin Hudson to light all the beautifulholiday trees in the town commonfor all of us to enjoy during theChristmas season. Since the reindeerwere very weary from their longjourney from the North Pole, Santadecided to give them a much-deservedrest. Hudson Firefighters came tothe rescue and gave Santa a treat and,

after he supervised the tree lighting, a ride to the Hudson community centeron one of their super fire trucks. When Santa arrived at the communitycenter, there were loads of Hudson families waiting to welcome him- hegreeted each and every one of them! Te rest of the afternoon was spenttalking with all the children and listening to their many requests forChristmas. Santa had a very busy day, but was sure to tell us how much healways enjoys his visit to our town for an afternoon of wish making

Once again, the Hudson Lions Club organized this event with the help offollowing groups who provided a craft-making activity or l ight refreshment:Hudson Senior Citizens, Alvirne Key Club, Memorial School Art Club,Hudson Lions, Cub Scout Pack 21, Alvirne High School Little BroncosDay Care Program, Girl Scout roops 10457 and 10586, and Dee Moloneywith her girls. Te Alvirne High School music department provided musicduring the tree lighting and the police and fire departments ensured thatSanta arrived safely. Te leaders and workers from all of these groups doan exceptional job at making this event a success every year! A heart-feltthank-you goes out to Chef im Buxton and Shirley Nadeau, from theAlvirne culinary arts program, for donating the gingerbread cookies, whichthe children (and their parents, too) look forward to decorating every year.Tank you each and every one of you!

Te Hudson Lions would also like to thank a ll who participated in thisfun afternoon and especially those who donated non-perishable food andwarm mittens that were earmarked for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantryand Lions Warmth Program.

Jeri Maynard on behalf of the Offi cers and Members of the Hudson LionsClub, Hudson

Boy Scout Troop 20 Offering InexpensiveChristmas Tree Pick-Up Service

Boy Scout roop 20 of Hudson will once ag ain offer Christmas tree pick-up service after the holidays to any Hudson resident for an $8 donation.

o schedule your pick-up for either January 4 or January 11, pleasecontact Stacy Cunniff at 321-9249 or [email protected]. We will askyou to leave your tree on your front porch or in your front yard. All profitsearned will help fund roop 20s camping, troop activities and communityservice projects.

Tank you for supporting your local B oy Scouts!

Mary Scourick for Troop 20, Hudson

School Buses Do Not Need Seat BeltsTe Hudson~Litchfield Newslast week included a letter from a proponent

of making seat belts mandatory for school buses. Te reasons given includesafety (of course) and a belief that the knowledge gained from seat belt usageon the school bus will carry over to use in private vehicles. Tis process,which is referred to as transfer in offi cial studies sponsored by the NHSA,

is deemed to be a highly unlikely occurrence. Te minds of children donot generally work that way; they keep the two things separate. Te singlebiggest factor of training children to use a seat belt is for other familymembers to do so and set the right example. Period. End of story.

Te issue of safety while riding on a bus is a non-starter. In the 10 yearperiod from 2001-2010, 123 children under the age of 19 were killed in busrelated accidents. Of that 123, 69 percent, or almost 85 of the deaths, werethe result of the student being hit by the bus. Yes, you read that correctly.Sixty-nine percent of all bus related child fatal ities happen outside the bus.Seat belts arent going to help there. wenty-six percent were due to othervehicles (cars, etc). Te remaining 5 percent were killed while riding invehicles functioning as school buses. Te NHSA data concludes busesare about nine times safer than riding in cars a nd are in fact the safest modeof transportation on the road today.

Te cost of a law needs to be weighed against the benefit. Based on therisk factors presented above, spending taxpayer money and time to installseatbelts on school buses would be a pointless exercise and waste of money.We cannot legislate away all risk, nor should we attempt to try.

Matthew J. Harper, Hudson

A Christmas Gift at Lasts ForeverI was at Barnes and Noble a few weeks back, searching for even more

good reads, when I was attracted to a stack of a particularly special read,Te Constitution of the United States of America. Im almost 68 now andhave never had my own copy of a full volume reading of Te Constitutionfor our country. I encourage all who care about our countryto invest $20 ina copy or for more tha n one copy of this inspiring reading of the writers ofour constitution and founders of our country. It deserves a place on yourbookshelf next to your Bible or other books that guide you in your faith.Its not a quick read because nobody reads 800 plus pages quickly and witha book that makes you stop to think and go back a few pages to go forwardagain. Ill close this short offering with a sample of what youll find that youmay also consider to be of significance now in 2013; as it had when writtenby Samuel Adams in August 1776.

From Sam Adams: According to the doctrine, the offspring of thesuccessful invader (referring to the British occupation then) shall, fromgeneration to generation, arrogate the right of lavishing on their pleasuresa proportion of the fruits of the earth, more than suffi cient to supply thewants of thousands of their fellow-creatures; claim authority to managethem like beasts of burthen (burden); and without superior industry,capacity, or virtue, - nay, though disgraceful to humanity by their ignorance,intemperance, and brutality - shall be deemed best calculated to frame lawsand to consult for the welfare of society.

Not much has really changed since 1776 when Sam Adams wrote anddelivered that speech in Philadelphia, to urg e caution in allowing a certainfew powerful people to take more than their fair share from the many less

powerful people. Te total population in 1776 compared to our totalpopulation in 2013 would cause fatal heart attacks and strokes to theFounding Fathers; as would the gross levels of abuse of this principle by thepowerful people, in and out of government in banking and private industry.It is why the rich, in and out of government, are getting richer and poor aregetting poorer. I wish I was wealthy enough to buy countless copies of thisgreat book to pass out to ever yone I know and see, its that valuable a gift togive. But, I can only encourage others to buy their own copy and pray thatthey will be moved to do so with my offering.

And a final thought, Merry Christmas to Matt Harper.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Should Annie Kuster be Reelected?Somebody tell Democrat Annie Kuster that Benghazi, Libya is in the

Middle East.Te Independent Journal Review posted a video from a recent town hall

meeting in which U.S. Congress Representative Kuster is asked about thetragedy of the four Americans murdered in Benghazi and her answer is I amnot hear to talk about Benghazi, I am here to tal k about the Middle East.When asked specifically to comment on pending legislation in the U.S.House, H.Res.36 113th Congress (2013-2014) she actually denied there ishouse legislation on this topic. Whoever was hosting the town hall for thedemocrat representative was very eager to come to Kusters defense.

Te fact that four Americans were murdered at the U.S. Consulate inBenghazi Libya (Middle East) is not important to Annie Kuster. Te factthat any consulate is considered sovereign territory of the United States isof no importance to Annie Kuster. Te fact that Secretary of State HillaryClinton was aware of the attack as it unfolded over a seven-hour period andthe attack was being monitored in real time by the U.S. State Department isof no importance to Annie Kuster. Te fact that the Obama administrationsat by and did nothing while these four Americans were killed is of noimportance to Annie Kuster. Te fact that two of the murdered Americanswere U.S. Military veterans, even though Kuster is on the House Committeeon Veteran Affairs is of no interest to Annie Kuster.

What is important to Annie Kuster is getting reelected in November2014. o me, the real question is, are there enough voters in the NH 2ndCongressional District, and in particular in Hudson, that our outragedenough over Annie Kuster to vote her out of offi ce?

Bryan Donovan, Hudson Republican Committee, Hudson

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submitted by Jim GarveyRick French tends the Salvation Army kettle as a volunteer with the Hudson/Litchfield Rotary Club at

the Hudson Market Basket Saturday, December 7.

submitted by Chrissy Peterson,Hudson Recreation

On December 7, the HudsonRecreation Basketball League hosteda food drive for non-perishable items.Boxes were setup at the four locationsites where games were held includingthe community center, NottinghamWest, Hudson Memorial School andHills Garrison School. All playerswere asked to donate at least onenon-perishable item to help familiesin need over the winter months. Thegenerosity of so many players andtheir families filled numerous boxeseffortlessly.

The police union volunteered theirtime to transport the items that werebeing donated to St. Vincent de PaulSociety in Hudson.

Fireghters Ring the Bellsubmitted by David S. Morin, HFD Public Information Liaison

Hudson Firefighters gathered in large numbers surrounding the entrance to the Hudson Wal-Marton December 7. This annual event had volunteer firefighters, retired firefighters and family membersbraving the cold to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. This eight hour effort each year has becomea tradition for the department and a chance for the members to give back to the community theyserve. Spirits and donations are typically high. Once again, a local charity is the benefactor of ourfirefighters giving spirit.

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Sarina Landry, a Hudson Recreationbasketball player seen making her

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submitted by the HudsonLibrary Board of Trustees

Medieval Historian Jonathan Couser, PhD,will embark on a guided tour of our calendarat the open house at the Hills Memorial LibraryBuilding, 18 Library St., Hudson, from 6-8 p.m. onThursday, December 19.

As part of the tour, the audience will explorequestions including Why religious holidayscluster around the winter months and patrioticholidays occur in the summer? Why cant Easteror Hanukkah fall on the same date every year?Do our cherished holidays preserve memories of adistant pagan past?

Discussion of the rhythm of workdays and

holidays will be part of the program presented by

Professor Couser, who has taught on the faculty ofthe University of New Hampshire and PlymouthState University since earning his PhD from theUniversity of Notre Dame in 2006.

This presentation is one of the monthly-featuredopen house events held on the third Thursday ofthe month at the restored historical Hills MemorialLibrary Building, the home of the towns librarybetween 1909 and the dedication of the GeorgeH. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, whichopened in June 2009. This will be the finalpresentation of the winter season. Watch for newsof programs that will resume in spring 2014.

All are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, call 886-6030 or contact the Library

at www.rodgerslibrary.org.

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National Honor SocietyWinter Clothing Drivesubmitted by Rachael Maurais and Kendra Syphers

Looking for a way to clean out your closet this season? Well,Campbell High Schools National Honor Society (NHS) is hosting awinter clothing drive from December 2 - 20. All donations will besorted and delivered to The Closet in Nashua. The donation boxeswill be located at the front of all Litchfield district schools. They askthat if anyone has extra winter clothing to bring it in to help donateto a great cause.

NHS is looking for a variety of items such as boots, scarves, hats,sweaters, gloves and snow pants. All sizes and types of clothing arewelcome. These cold weather essentials will go to many people inneed this holiday season. The students at Campbell will be having acompetition to see who can bring the most items in during advisory.The overall winning advisory will have a pizza party and eachwinning grade level will receive a candy bag.

Each year, the National Honor Society members come together to

complete a service project to help the community during the holidayseason. Molly Gillespie, President of National Honor Society says,It is extremely important that the Passaconaway Chapter helps, not

just our Litchfield community, but surrounding communities as well.Were all about giving back in NHS and the holidays are a perfecttime to do so. The students have broken up into teams to completedifferent aspects of the project. Each group has their own individual

jobs they have to complete in order for the drive to be a success.So many people could use extra help this time of year, and we areabsolutely thrilled to do our part! said Molly. Any contributions tothe winter clothing drive would be much appreciated this holidayseason.

Shaheen NominatesNH Students for

United States Service

AcademiesCampbell Student Among Nomineessubmitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has nominated 40 NewHampshire students to the United States Service Academies. SenatorShaheens nomination recommends New Hampshire students foracceptance into the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant MarineAcademy, U.S. Air Force Academy and/or West Point.

Among the nominees for the United States Air Force Academy(USAFA), is Campbell High School student Jacob Parzych.

Each of these young men and women has shown incrediblededication to the service of the Granite State and has madevaluable contributions to their communities, Shaheen said. Theircommitment to making our country stronger is unparalleled andits an honor to recognize and nominate these exceptional NewHampshire students.

More information on the nomination process can be found onSenator Shaheens website: shaheen.senate.gov.

submitted by Rachel SuretteMy mom personifies selflessness. She is

beautiful, smart and compassionate. Her impartialkindness toward loved ones, and strangers alike,creates more smiles and makes more days than sherealizes. While this limitless benevolence is partof the person she is, it is often at the expense ofher own self-advocacy. She has not always beenthoughtful towards or confident in herself, untilnow.

My mom, Susan Gilman, will be graduating as

a Registered Nurse (R.N.) on Saturday, December14, and there isnt a word in the English dictionarythat would effectively capture all of my pride inher. After dedicating many, many years to raisingher family while simultaneously working full-time(and much overtime) in retail, my mom found hertrue strength and began what has been a rigorouseducational experience to become a nurse. Whileher exceptional quantitative performance in thisprogram comes as no surprise to me, she has

proven her bravery, perseverance and capabilityto the rest o f the world, and most importantly, toherself.

While my mom now uses medical terms likemedulla oblongata in day-to-day conversation,I believe that she was meant to be a nurse longbefore she began this educational journey. Nursesfill the shoes of many roles. They are multi-taskingqueens (or kings), mediators, translators, therapists,comedians, parents and drill sergeants. They loveand nurture us and our family members as if we

were their own. They bring color to the whitewalls of a cold medical facility and smiles to thefaces of those who are in pain. They stand at ourbedsides and fluff our pillows, prop our legs up,hold our hands and feed us ice chips. They arealways tough and always nurturing. Though theyclock out at the end of their shifts, they neverstop nursing people back to health. They love usunconditionally, regardless of what our ailmentsmay be. They are human, but they are our

superheroes. Even in our worst times, they makeus feel our best. And there isnt an educationalfacility in the world that can teach someone topossess these skills and attributes. Nursing is acalling, and my mom was put on this earth tomake a difference in peoples lives.

While the graduation ceremony this weekendsymbolizes the culmination of a long andchallenging educational experience, it also servesas the commencement of a new journey for mymom, a journey that she was made to embark

on. Rawsi Williams, J.D., B.S.N., R.N., CQRMS-LTC and a U.S. Army veteran with many years ofhealthcare experience, once said, To do whatnobody else will do, in a way that nobody elsecan do, in spite of all we go through: that is whatit means to be a nurse. And with that said, mymom is going to make one hell of a nurse.

We love you, Mom, and we are so proud of you!You are an inspiration to so many people.

Daughter Proud of Moms Long and Challenging Educational Journey

Susan Gilman

Senior Art Students DecorateHudson Post Ofce Windows

submitted by DeborahBallok, Alvirne HighSchool

Alvirne Senior

Art Students havevolunteered time, as acommunity service, todecorate the HudsonMall Post Office windowswith holiday stampimages and a mural.The gingerbread housethemed stamps were theinspiration for the muralof Gingerbread PeopleMaking GingerbreadHouses. The threestudents pictured, Heli Amin, Olivia Descouteaux and Miah Gedziun, put in many hours of work on Saturday mornings and a Thursdayafternoon to complete the artwork. Other helpers were Emily Bass, Alicia Arredondo and Nick Iannaco. We hope that everyone stops by toenjoy the paintings and the spirit of the season upon us!

Heli Amin Olivia Descouteaux Miah Gedziun

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Wednesday, November 27: 4:34 a.m. Wires down, Route 3A. 12:33

p.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Route 3A. 1:40 p.m. Theft,Deerwood Drive. 7:10 p.m. Alarm activation, Deerwood Drive. 11:49p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Route 3A.Thursday, November 28: 12:10 a.m. Darcy Dibendetto, 39, Litchfieldarrested for Driving While Intoxicated. 4:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle,Woodhawk Way.Friday, November 29: 10:40 a.m. Theft, Evergreen Circle. 1:23 p.m.Welfare check Colby Road.Saturday, November 30: 3:55 a.m. Suspicious activity, Route 3A. 10:20a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Route 3A. 11:21 a.m. Motor vehiclelockout, Hillcrest Road. 6:26 p.m. Alarm activation, Deerwood Drive.

6:38 p.m. Disabled motor vehicle, Derry Road. 7:24 p.m. Abandoned

911 call, Talent Road.Sunday, December 1: 5:25 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Route 3A. 5:35a.m. One car motor vehicle accident, Talent Road. 9:03 a.m. Onevehicle motor vehicle accident, Route 3A. 7:21 p.m. Abandoned 911call, Route 3A. 7:30 p.m. One car motor vehicle accident, PinecrestRoad.Monday, December 2: 12:59 a.m. Welfare check, Woodburn Drive.6:11 a.m. Child neglect, Woodburn Drive. 8:10 a.m. Welfare check,Darlene Lane. 10:12 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Acorn Way. 10:35 a.m.Dylan Walsh, 27, Concord, arrested on a Bench Warrant. 11:31 a.m.Assist Department of Youth and Family Services, Woodburn Drive.

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Now until December 22Scout Troop 21 selling Xmas treesat

104 Lowell Rd. Monday to Friday, 5 to

9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; andSunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, December 13Genealogy Club. Are you interested

in family research? Whether you are abeginner or a long time genealogist this

club at the Rodgers Memorial Library hassomething for you. Trade tips and techniqueswith others interested in family research andlearn about genealogical resources located inthe library. Check the website for informationon possible guest speakers. The club meets thesecond Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. www.rodgerslibrary.org, 886-6030.

Saturday, December 14Holiday Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photos With Santa! Spectacular doorprize. Beautiful and unique crafts for sale

food raffles held at Library Street School,22 Library St. in Hudson. Free Admission!

Saturday, December 14Gaming Day at Rodgers Memorial Library.

From 12 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday ofeach month join Play Date NH as they teach anassortment of new board games, card games,and role playing games at the Rodgers MemorialLibrary in Hudson. Play Date NH is a volunteerorganization aimed at educating the communityabout the benefits of games and gaming. Theyhold events to introduce new games, expand thegaming audience, and invite citizens to makegaming of all types a part of their family, school,and community. There will also be Wii gamesavailable to play. Call the library at 886-6030 formore information.

Tuesday, December 17Alvirne High Schoolwill be hosting a

Financial Aid Nighton from 6:30 until

8 p.m. in the Music Room. Karen Collins fromthe New Hampshire Higher Education AssistanceFoundation will be presenting information that

will educate parents on the process of filing forfinancial aid as well as the different types of aidthat are available. Questions should be directedto Kelly Fontaine in the Alvirne Counseling Officeat 886-1260, ext. 2507.

Tuesday, December 17Procrastination and Other Roadblocks to a

Happy Life. Master Life Coach Diane McKinnon,MD will share strategies to stop procrastinatingand will also discuss other ways we sabotageourselves in our pursuit of a happy life. This willbe an interactive discussion and shell provide ahandout with tips, tools, and resources. 7 p.m.at the Rodgers Memorial Library, Hudson. Pre-registration requested. Register at rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030.

Tuesday, December 17In Stitches Drop-In Needlework Groupfrom 10

a.m. to 12 p.m., Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.

Tuesday, December 17 thruSaturday, December 21Kids Make n Take craft, all week, Aaron Cutler

Memorial Library.

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

Memorial Library. Third through fifthgraders discuss The Best Christmas

Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

Thursday, December 19Feasts and Festivals in the Middle

Ages: Where our Calendar Comes From.Why do religious holidays cluster around

the winter time and patriotic ones in thesummer? Why cant Easter or Hanukkah fall onthe same date every year? Do our cherishedholiday traditions preserve memories of a distantpagan past? Medieval historian Jonathan Couser

takes us on a guided tour of thecalendar to discuss how the yeartook on its rhythm of workdays

and holidays. 6 p.m. at the HillsMemorial Library. The Trustees of theRodgers Memorial Library presentmonthly open house programs atthe historic Hills Memorial LibraryBuilding, 18 Library St. on the thirdThursday of each month from 6-8 p.m.Check the library website for upcomingprograms.

Thursday, December 19The Friends of the Library of Hudsons

Second Hand Prose at night book salewill be in the lower level of the HillsMemorial Library Building at 18 Library St.from 5-8 p.m.

Thursday, December 19The Litchfield Senior Groupwill be celebrating

the holidaysat 12 p.m. at the Community Churchon Charles Bancroft Highway. There will bea pot luck luncheon and entertainment. The

seniors have decided that, in lieu o f a YankeeSwap, participants should bring a donation for thechurch.

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

Aaron Cutler Memorial Library.Group discusses UndauntedCourage by Stephen Ambrose.

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Memorial Library-closes at 2 p.m.

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Groupfrom 6 to 8 p.m., Aaron Cutler

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Knights of Columbus Support Disabilities Service Groups

submitted by Adam Florczak,Grand Knight Council 5162

The Knights of Columbus Hudson Council5162, is shown presenting donation fundsto representatives of the Rainbow Seekers,Gateways Community Services, and not shown,the Plus Company. Proceeds from the annualTootsie Roll Drive are distributed annuallyto support the programs of theseorganizations.

Sponsored by the Knights ofColumbus Council 5162, theRainbow Seekers group providesspiritually based programming formentally challenged people adults.Programs include incorporatinghands-on projects that the clientscan take home with them. The groupwelcomes those who are physicallyand mentally challenged. However,the facility is not handicap accessiblefor wheelchairs. The group meetsfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the secondSaturday of each month at Blessed

John XXIII Parish Center, 23 LibraryStreet, Hudson. Meetings include asnack at 10 a.m. and a meal at noon.

This is an excellent opportunityfor volunteers who are looking fora service project. If you wouldlike to join us, e-mail: [email protected] or call KathyDuffy 880-3868 or Leon Barry 889-6977.

The Adult Day Service Programat Gateways Community Services islocated at the Alvirne High School

and serves nearly 70 adults in the GreaterNashua Area. The program helps adults, 35-90and up, deal with significant medical issuesincluding: Alzheimers, dementia, diabetes,arthritis, brain injury and more. Participants areprovided with nursing staff, nutritious meals,cognitive stimulation, social interaction andcompanionship. Families of participants are

grateful to have a place to bring their loved oneduring the day so they can work and attend to dailytasks. The ADSP keeps loved ones out of a nursinghome and at home with their families. Gatewaysis located at 144 Canal Street in Nashua, telephone855-816-0300.

The mission of The PLUS Company, Inc., anacronym for People Learning Useful Skills, is toempower individuals with developmental disabilitiesby providing support and services that maximize

independence. The goals and objectives of The PLUSCompany, Inc. have evolved to maximize options forvocational, social and financial independence andintegration for adults with disabilities. Today, thevocational focus of The PLUS Company has shiftedfrom sheltered workshops to inclusive employmentopportunities within the community. Group homesare giving way to individually supported homeenvironments. The result has created dramaticimprovements in the lives of the people served.

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by Tom TollefsonThe lines at Americas Pets last Saturday night

rivaled those of the mall on Black Friday and

Christmas Eve. Owners and pets dressed incolorful pajamas trailed through the aisles and tothe back of the store during the 11th annual PJparty.

On that evening, everything in the store was 10percent off for all customers and 15 percent off forVIP cardholders. Around 500 people came to thestore during the three hour event. Americas Petco-owner Lill Marks ordered thousands of extraproducts for the evening.

Well have to re-order the whole store when thisis over, she said during the PJ party.

Its awesome and we love it. Its good tosee all the different dog foods, said ShannonGaleotalanza,

who was there with her toy poodle Toffee.Over 15 pet food distribution representatives

came to hand out free sample products.NutriSource, Natural Balance, Prairie and theHudson based Casey Jones Bones were there, justto name a few.

Both Americas Pets and Casey Jones Bonesowners have described their networkingrelationship to be fantastic. The two businessesalso work together at other events such as NationalDog Treat Day in February and Hudson Dog Parks

Bark in the Park fundraiser. In addition, bothbusinesses also work together to donate dog foodand treats to local shelters.

Long time customer Ann Jowdy donated hertime for the evening to hand out sample bags tothe hundreds of customers. Jowdy runs Annies CatRescue and Rehab in Londonderry and buys all hercat food at Americas Pets.

Theyre knowledgeable, keep a wide variety offood and are reasonable, she said when asked thereason why she exclusively shops at Americas Pets.

According to Marks, Americas Pets started theannual sale and pajama party over a decade ago atthe request of a pet food vendor.

One of our food vendors said she was trying tofind somebody to have a pajama party and we saidwe would be glad to do it. Its very fun and verydifferent, Marks said.

In addition to the pet food vendors, the Hudsonbased Lowe family had a table set up for a verydifferent cause. The Lowe family was takingsignatures that would petition the FDA and WhiteHouse to allow 12-year-old McKenzie Lowe totake a controversial drug called Antineoplastons to

treat her brain tumor. A total of 100,000 signaturesare needed for the petition. For more informationabout the petition, log onto Facebook and look forthe group Friends of Mckenzie Lowe.

by Laurie JasperOn Wednesday evening, December 4, Rodgers Memorial

Library hosted author Edie Clark, who shared stories in herprogram entitled, Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How FoodDefines a Region.

We all have an emotional bond with food. We find ourway home through food, Edie said. Fish chowder, bakedbeans, Indian pudding, lobster- these foods and recipesare staples in our area, but may not be as well known inother parts of the country. It is also just as true that favoriterecipes from other areas of the country arent necessarily wellknown in New England. New England is often referred to

as Americas Hometown, said Edie. The favorite recipespeople grow up enjoying stay with them forever; one biteof a delicious, homemade food and a person can instantlyremember sitting at grandmas Thanksgiving table or helpingmom in her kitchen all those years ago. Food is memoryand love and comfort. In her talk, Edie conveyed thosefeelings, focusing on three distinctly different, quintessentialNew Englanders who authored some of the most famouscookbooks of all time: Fannie Farmer, Julia Child and HaydnS. Pearson. Each penned very different books in differenteras, yet their recipes and cookbooks stand New Englands

test of time and offer classic, delicious food from whichmemories are made.

Edie Clark lives in New Hampshire and is an award-winning author. She served as senior editor for ten years,then senior writer and fiction editor for fourteen years forYankee Magazine. For over twenty years she has writtena column for Yankee called Marys Farm. Edie has writtenseveral books, including her own book of recipes andmemories called, Saturday Beans and Sunday Suppers- Kitchen Stories from Marys Farm. Currently, Edie iscontributing editor for Yankee Magazine. She teaches writingand has taught many workshops. She taught for several years

in the MFA program at Emerson College in Boston and nowteaches at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge.This program was made possible by a grant from the

New Hampshire Humanities Council (NHHC). The NHHCis an independent, non-profit organization which receivesapproximately half of its annual budget from the NationalEndowment for the Humanities and the balance comingfrom individuals, businesses and foundations. The NHHCsmission is to: Connect people to culture, history, places,ideas and one another.

submitted by Pat JewettOver the last week, the Litchfield town friends

have been trying to make others have a ChristmasSpirit, too. The gazebo with the lighted tree,wreaths and decorations are lovely.

The presents for our service heroes overseas,onboard ships, in the air, in our country and homefor the holidays are ready, too.

One package is headed to a female lieutenantaboard the USS Boxer in the Atlantic Ocean.Others are all over the country from Washingtonto New Hampshire. Just before Christmas, thosefortunate enough to be home will have theirpackages delivered to their homes.

There werent as many donations as usual, butyoud expect that with the economy as it is.Im sure the fourth graders of Griffin Memorial

School handmade cards and letters will helpcheer our heroes up. Super job done by them!

Many volunteers helped with this projectstarting with publicity from the Hudson~LitchfieldNewsto the mailing of the packages by JackAlgeo of the Small Tube Company. The RecyclingCenter saved us shipping boxes and townresidents donated gifts. Five volunteers sorted,packed and wrapped 20 boxes for our heroes.Margaret Parent, Joan Taylor, Janice Hood, JackieDupuis and Pat Jewett did a great job.

Thanks to all for the donations and labor. Thisis one wayof helping

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David Mirassou, wine expert and sixth generation of Americasoldest winemaking family, believes that food and wine enhanceone another and are best shared with family and friends. Hissecret to hosting a stress-free soiree is planning for a creative,small-bite menu with wine pairings that highlight the flavors ofeach dish.

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beautiful on the table and inspire toasts, says Mirassou. Theright wine can add elegance to any holiday occasion and it canplay an important role as both a gift and entertaining staple atcelebrations throughout the season.

Here are a few wine entertaining and gift-giving tips to get youin the holiday spirit:

* Offer small bites and festive fare. Prepare an assortment ofappetizers and small plates for entertaining, allowing your guestsmore sampling opportunities and letting you out of the kitchen tomingle more.

* Create a cozy setting. Consider setting up food stations inyour home to allow guests to congregate in different areas. Floorcushions around a coffee table and coasters on the mantle willencourage mingling.

* Plan to offer your guests both a red wine and a white wine. AChardonnay has wide appeal because it has fruit-forward flavorsto maximize food pairing options. A Pinot Noir also has greatversatility in food and wine pairings.

* How much wine should you serve? A general rule of thumbis to plan on about one glass of wine per person for each hour ofthe gathering.

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food, you probably know a few people who consider themselvesfoodies. Whether they love craft beer, decadent chocolate treatsor gourmet cheeses, you can find many great gift ideas for peoplepassionate about food and drink.

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Himalayan saltHimalayan salt is a trendy and truly unique gift for salt lovers

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Personalized stonewareWinter days call for warm baked goods, whether its a clas-

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Sweet and salty treatsFlavor fusion is featured in some of the nations most popular

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Unique gourmet treats are sure to impress even themost refined palate. From hand-dipped Champagnestrawberries from Sharis Berries, to gourmet caramelapples and cake pops, tantalizing temptations appeal toanyone with a sweet tooth. Gourmet popcorn and fruitbaskets make great gifts for food lovers too, and combin-ing a few special treats in a gift basket is a fun way topresent their favorites.Made in the USA

Things made in the USA embrace the idea of homeis where the heart is, while providing quality goods thatlast the test of time. Patronize boutiques that feature localartisans, or when shopping online, look for the locationwhere the item was created. For example, RedEnvelopesanimal wood cutting board comes in pig, cow, roosterand chicken designs - ideal for any chef - all made in theUSA.

Grill maniaBoth men and women are refining their grilling skills

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Cheer your favorite foodie with a gift thats sure toplease. These top trends in food- and drink-related giftswill stand out from the others under the tree.

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Tips for Successful GiftGiving This Holiday Season

(BPT) - This time of year, there is noshortage of holiday gift guides avail-able to help you find the perfect giftsfor your loved ones. Whether its yourchocolate-loving aunt or fashion-forwardsister, there is an art to selecting just theright things to put smiles on their faces.Here are a few tips to get you through

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Developing your listWhen you create your holiday shop-

ping list this year, include your closefriends and family - but dont forgetothers who may impact your day-to-daylife. Whether its your local mail carrieror your childrens school teachers, besure to show the people who really makea difference in your life gratitude thisholiday season - theyll appreciate youracknowledgment of the impact they haveon you.

Deciding on giftsWith so many people and preferences

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Dont forget the hostOnce you complete your holiday shopping and check off ev-

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