hudson~litchfield news 8-17-2012

by AJ DickinsonThings that the average Americans take for

granted like a few Slim Jims or a fresh pair of clean socks seem to mean the world to the many young men and women of the armed services, who are stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Luckily, many of these simple requests are made possible due to the support of the many volunteers of the non-profi t organization “MooreMart.”

The organization fi rst began in 2004 when Paul Moore started sending a few care packages to his brother Bryan’s unit in Afghanistan. Soon after he began doing, this he received more and more e-mails from his brother’s unit asking for things such as socks, phone cards, Girl Scout cookies, toothpaste, and beef jerky. Ten packages a month soon grew to 100, and Paul knew he would need to fi nd a sponsor to help fund the non-profi t organization. Soon, after teaming up with the American Legion and other local veterans groups, MooreMart started to make a signifi cant impact in the Middle East. ”The nice thing about it was the whole state (New Hampshire) as a community rallied behind us, and with their support we have not only been able to meet the demand of supplies, but we have been able to do special projects also. For example, we have been able to start schools in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as health clinics and soccer programs which have received over 8,000 soccer balls,” Moore said.

He went on by saying, “it speaks highly of our soldiers who are over there, directly in harms way and would want nothing more than to contact us and explain that they would like to receive some clothes to help some of the orphanages in an attempt to personally make a change.”

The main goal of MooreMart is to send over the requested items within three to four days of receiving the request at no cost to the soldiers. Since the organization was founded they have

managed to send over 47,000 care packages (just under 6 tons) including 8,200 cases, not boxes, of Girl Scout cookies. The favorite type, of course, being “thin mint.” When the soldiers were introduced to the Iraqis they were offered to smoke tobacco, however, most of the soldiers are health conscious, and did not want to partake in the ritual. In an attempt to not be rude, the soldiers had asked MooreMart to send them something that they could give to the Iraqis instead. This is how the thought of sharing something as simple and American as s’mores soon became the idea. The Iraqis, who had never seen marshmallows before, were skeptical at fi rst, yet soon after tasting the treats all of the 5,000 marshmallow/s’more kits that were sent over had soon disappeared. Paul Moore explained that “the nice thing about the s’mores is that it is one of the few things that the Iraqi parents let their boys and girls participate in together.”

Along with the food, books, and socks that are included in the care packages, letters and cards were sent. Letters that are written from all sorts of different

New Hampshire residents ranging from the elderly to concerned high school students. High school students Kayleigh, Kyle, and Kristian Comer started getting involved with MooreMart as an attempt to receive credit from their high school (Alvirne) as part of an outreach volunteer program. Once they started packing, however, Pam Comer (their mother) explained “as we saw the pictures of the men and woman that would be receiving the supplies we really could start to understand what these simple items mean to them, it really

makes us feel good inside.” The siblings have sacrifi ced many snow days and summer days over the past four years by helping the organization pack. When Kayleigh was asked why she keeps coming back she replied by saying, “they do so much for us that a few hours on a Saturday morning is nothing compared to them sitting for months covered in sand, just being happy that they have a new pair of clean socks. When I can just put new socks on every hour of the day if I wanted to.” After receiving a fl ag that had been

fl own over a base in Iraq, Pam had to fi ght back her tears so that her mascara didn’t run, she then commented on her recognition by saying, “I don’t do it to be recognized, I do it so that I can give something to the soldiers, I did stumble upon this event but once I came I just wanted to keep coming.”

MooreMart who usually ships these care packages every 10 months will be sending their next shipment on November 10 which will include stockings for all of the soldiers who will be spending their Christmas holiday overseas.

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by Michael LinehanMatthew Gagnon stood in front of the Board

of Selectmen this week to donate his Eagle Scout Project to the town of Hudson. This project was a wildlife blind (a concealed area for viewing uninhibited wildlife) at Benson Park located on one of the trails just by Bass Pond. After Gagnon explained how he had come up with the idea and the process he went through to achieve his goal, the board unanimously passed a position to accept his donation.

Also on the agenda was the issue of a subgrant from New Hampshire’s Brownfi elds Revolving Loan Fund (RFL) in the amount of $150,000. The subgrant is for the purpose of remediating asbestos contamination from the location of 9 Industrial Drive, which is the site for a fi eld in memory of Zach Tompkins. Len Lathrop and Michael Tompkins, Zach’s father, expressed their support and thanks for the project before the selectmen passed a motion to accept the subgrant.

Following this, representatives from Brownfi elds explained their plan to relocate the waste into a separate secure area as an “asbestos cell,” over which the parking lot would serve as a “cap.” Work will be done during business hours and comments from the public can be directed to Town Administrator Steve Malizia.

Among one of the last topics of the night concerned the LGC Municipal Volunteer of the Year Award. At the request of Chairman Roger Coutu, Bernie Manor was nominated for the award. Manor has volunteered many hours to the Hudson community especially for his work at Benson Park and as a member of both the Water and Sewer Utility Committees. After some brief discussion on the matter, a motion was passed unanimously to give the award to Manor.

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by Susan MinerOn Friday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m.

the thespians from the group Class Act from Alvirne High School gave us an imaginative, creative, humorous presentation of the Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Hills Garrison Elementary School. As you entered the auditorium you walked through an archway decorated with ivy, ferns and white hydrangeas. Once in the auditorium you noticed the chairs arranged in an untraditional manner, aisles and rows set unexpectedly. Chairs were adorned with tissue paper butterfl ies and fl owers. The front of the stage was dressed with tall grasses and potted plants, the walls of the auditorium transformed with murals of horse drawn carriages, fountains and trees painted on paper and hung on the walls. Their production was set in Central Park in New York and had a very ethereal feel

As the play started the audience found themselves in the middle of the action as the actors came running through the audience from the sides and back of the auditorium to start the play. The play had all the classic elements yet put a more current spin on the interpretation with modern day songs such as “Dream On” and “Magic” as well as modern day urban dress on some of the characters. The spirit with which the performances were delivered was astounding.

The show was co-directed by Jennifer LaFrance, Lauren Denis, and Marianne Hedges. Choreography was by Sarah Nasiff. In June Jennifer LaFrance found she had cancer and would be taking chemotherapy treatments though the summer. According to LaFrance, the show had gone on because of the true spirit of theater: community. Friends, family and former students helped out wherever needed to help keep this production on track.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

MooreMart Honors Longtime Volunteers

Alvirne High School Principal Steven Beals loading up a care package after a tear-jerking day at the Nashua Armory

on Saturday.

Co-founders Deborah and Ted Luszey (black shirts) with Richard and Kathleen Scheib. Th e Sheibs donated 300 pairs of socks courtesy of United Healthcare.

From the left, Superintendent Bryan K. Lane with Pam Comer, her son Kristian, her daughter Kayleigh, and Steven Beals.

Co-founder Mike Rice taping up the packages at the end of the assembly line at the Nashua Army barracks on Saturday.

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by Marc AyotteFriends of Alvirne Ice Hockey held

their 11th annual golf fundraiser at Passaconaway Country Club on August 13. According to the organization’s treasurer Nancy Dutil, 58 golfers representing a wide-based support of Alvirne hockey, lined the fairways of the popular Litchfi eld links to help generate funds for the Bronco pucks program. Dutil, who has noticed an increase in parental participation for the event during the past few years, also thanked the many sponsors; including Hudson businesses CPTE (Center for Physical Therapy & Exercise), Early Start Children’s Center, the Hudson Kiwanis Club and Hudson Trophy for their generous donations. Special mention went out to CCS Presentation Systems of Nashua for entering a team in addition to sponsoring a hole and donating raffl e items.

With the standard best ball format governing play on the course, it was the foursome of Shawn Brown, Tyler Brown, Tyler Livingston and Bill Cahill that captured fi rst place, fi ring a low gross of 60. For their efforts, they each walked away with the commemorative “11th Annual First Place” trophy as well as an 18 hole pass for a future round of golf at the host club. Other prizes awarded went to Randy Hicks and Sue LaRoche for longest drive in each of their respective gender categories as well as Connie Liles and Mike Finnerman for their closest to the pin shots; Liles on the 90 yard par 3, second and Finnerman as a result of leaving himself an 11 foot 10 inch birdie putt on the 160 yard fourth hole.

Receiving the ultimate longest drive award was the father/son twosome of Kent and Ken Fuller. As friends of Billy Levinski, whose son Zach graduated from AHS in 2008 as well as laced it up for the Broncos, the Fullers drove from upstate New York (as they do annually) to participate and show their support for Alvirne hockey.

Alvirne Athletic Director Karen Bonney, in her 13th year of heading-up Bronco athletics, was once again teeing the pill up in support of the hockey program. “It’s a great fund raiser” noted Bonney, who has participated in all 11 hockey fundraiser golf outings. “Anything we can do to raise money and defer the cost of playing” is certainly worth the effort noted the AHS A.D. With the fi rst day of tryouts for Alvirne sports taking place on the day

of the golf event, the turnout may have been slightly affected. Nonetheless, Bonney thanked those who participated by saying “we appreciate people who come here to support the program.”

Mike Pitre was in charge of the fundraiser and acted as the event’s emcee; awarding the various prizes as well as conducting a raffl e for the numerous items donated by local business, a 50/50 raffl e as well as a silent auction featuring several Boston sports teams memorabilia. Prior to engaging in his auctioneer role, Pitre thanked the people of Hudson as well as area businesses for making the event possible. He added that “we are hoping to have another successful year for the hockey program”; building on the accomplishments of last year’s squad, who under head coach Brian Gould, reached the D-III state championship game held at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester.

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9-Volt Batteries a Fire Hazard

submitted by Hudson Fire DepartmentHudson Fire Chief Shawn Murray and the New Hampshire State

Fire Marshal’s Offi ce encourages you to properly locate your extra batteries and learn how to store them properly.

In July, a fi re broke out in a kitchen “junk” drawer which the resident stated she had just cleaned and organized. The fi re produced smoke throughout the fi rst fl oor of the home. In the drawer were spare keys, a cigarette lighter, paper clips, eyeglass cleaner, and some batteries in a baggie along with everything else that you fi nd in a “junk” drawer. The local fi re department determined the cause of the fi re to be from a 9-volt battery stored in the same baggie with other batteries. The 9-volt battery rubbed against another battery and ignited the fi re. In the homeowner’s words, “We were fortunate not to have been away for the weekend.

”A 9-volt battery is a fi re hazard because the positive and negative posts are on top, right next to one another. If the ends come in contact with anything metal object, i.e., aluminum foil, steel wool, paper clip, other batteries, etc., this will create the object to heat up and ignite a fi re.

To store, keep 9-volt batteries in original packaging, or keep ends covered. For disposal, make sure that the positive and negative posts are safely wrapped in electrical tape.

Remember to check your smoke alarms each month to ensure your family has the early warning needed to get out safely if a fi re should occur in your home.

Sara Vaclavik, daughter of George and Joanne Vaclavik of Hudson, was one of 46 Saint Michael’s College students to be awarded grants to do research with a professor this summer. Vaclavik, a junior economics and philosophy double major, graduated from Alvirne High School before coming to Saint Michael’s, which is located in Burlington, VT, one of the top 10 college towns in America. Vaclavik is carrying out a project titled social science research.

Ashley Tomaswick, daughter of Jim and Cindy Tomaswick of Hudson, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of New England. A 2009 graduate of Alvirne High School Tomaswick is a major in Athletic Training. She is also actively involved at the University in the Athletic Training Club, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life and President of the Maine Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honors Society.

Mercedes J. Susi of Hudson has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester.

Private First Class Nicholas A. Brackett USMC graduated from Parris Island, SC, on August 3, Platoon 2062, Echo Co. Out of 471 graduates, he received the Marine Corp High Shooter Award. A 2011 Graduate of Alvirne High, he is heading to Camp Pendleton, CA, for training at Scout Sniper School. He is the son of Scott and Rosie Brackett of Hudson, and grandson of Ed and Jan Brackett and Ralph and Sandy Russo, all of Hudson.

Hudson residents Elena Whittaker, a senior majoring in Interactive Media and Game Development; Santiago Isaza, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Ian Jutras, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Litchfi eld residents Richard Rafferty, a freshman majoring in Engineering and Jared Breton, a freshman majoring in Mechanical Engineering were among students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s Dean’s List.

Matthew LaVigueur a resident of Hudson graduated from the University of Rochester on May 20 at the 162nd commencement with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. LaVigueur is the son of Carol LaVigueur, and a graduate of Alvirne High School.

The University of Massachusetts-Lowell recently announced the names of students who achieved academic distinction for the spring semester. Christopher Allan Achorn, Stephen Andrew Bosjlie, Lycia Costa Boucher, Patrick James Calhoun, Courtney Lynn Clark, Natasha Cole, Balmikki Sharma Croce, Kevin Charles Driscoll, Joseph Jeanrock DuBois, Joel Matthew Dupont, Mary Elizabeth Femling, Jacob H Galloway, Savannah Sue Johnson, Victoria Jones, Joanne Danielle Lichtenberg, Katherine Mascaro, Catherine Marie McCrady, Ryan Taylor McDonagh, Brittany Alycia Melanson, Adam Bennett Nardelli, Joseph C. Peach, Jeremy François Poulin, Simon Alexander Shestako, Liezl S. Wee Sit, Timothy James Whitney, Ian Nathaniel Wilson, Anton Zymin, all of Hudson, and Michael W O’Keefe of Litchfi eld.

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Museum Day Live! will be the eighth annual event celebrating education through the nation’s wide array of museums and cultural institutions. For one day only, participating locations across the country will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based facilities. The program encourages learning and the dissemination of knowledge nationwide. Last year’s event drew over 350,000 museum-goers to over 1,400 museums.

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I am a 16-year-old student who lives in Windham. I am your typical teenager. I play sports, I work hard in school, and I enjoy

hanging out with my friends. Like every normal teenager, I was excited to see the new Batman movie. I got a group of my friends and we all went to go see it at midnight. We all enjoyed the movie and made it home safely. Unfortunately at another midnight showing in Aurora, Colorado, the event was neither safe nor enjoyable.

The incident that occurred at the midnight showing of Batman in Aurora, CO, is sickening and terrifying. The scariest thing about the whole incident is that the man behind this act of violence acquired his weapons legally. That factor in the story brings forth a serious issue for us in New Hampshire, gun laws. Currently in New Hampshire, our gun laws are laissez faire to say the least. There is no permit required in New Hampshire that is needed for a person to buy a gun from a licensed dealer. On top of that, no permit is required either for a person walk around openly with a gun on a holster as long as it is visible. It is crazy to think that anybody of the age 21 or older can walk into a licensed arms dealer and walk out with a handgun without any real effort.

This incident should be an eye opener for New Hampshire to have stricter gun laws in place. The laws already set in New Hampshire easily enable a person to commit an act just sinister as the one in Colorado.

New Hampshire could get a good start with these two steps (but not limited to these either): 1.) Require a gun license before a purchase of any gun. Currently in New Hampshire permits are only required in certain situations such as buying a gun from a private party. Permits are not required for handguns. 2.) Require a psychological examination before a gun license can be issued. The shooter in Colorado to any gun store clerk would appear to be a normal person. During the trial though it has come to light that the man is insane (obviously considering what he did) and may suffer from a list of different psychological disorders, ones that should be assessed by a psychologist not a store clerk. I know New Hampshire tries to stay true to the “Live Free or Die” motto, but our gun laws need to be changed for all our safety. Since the horrifi c act I have asked myself, “What if it had happened at the local theater I was at?”

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Paul Hamilton left our village about 10 days ago; yes, he passed away. Paul was one of those people that if you knew him, there is now a big hole. He was not a politician like the ones you saw on television. He did not make decisions that affected you negatively, but he affected everyone whose path he crossed. You might have been touched by Paul without even knowing it. Remember the clown who greeted everyone at CHIP’s Fright Night with a smile? Or the man who handed out food at the Hudson Police Department blood drives? As Paul Jr. commented in his dad’s eulogy, “When we moved to Hudson in 1967, I could never have imagined that my father would become the fi xture in this community that we recognize today.”

Paul was a member of the Recreation Committee, where he and his sister-in-law, Barbara, built

the program into one that provides so much for Hudson’s young residents. Paul impacted many as he taught both fi rearm and Bow Hunter safety for NH Fish and Game, as well as his work with the Merrimack Valley Bee School.

In the early 2000s, Paul showed me how to cook sausages for the Historical Society at Old Home Days. He made sure they were the best sausage on the fairgrounds. He was a simple leader who taught you by doing. So if you go to Old Home Days this week, come over

and enjoy a sausage and remember Paul; I will.

He was one of the good guys who made our village better and will be missed.

A Gentle Man Walked Softly Amongst Us

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PMA Fall Fun Fest Planning Underway: Save the Date!

If you have not been yet, you are really missing out on all the fun! Th e Presentation of Mary Academy at 182 Lowell Road in Hudson is preparing for the Annual Fall Fun Fest. It will be held on the campus on Saturday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is open to the public. Free parking and admission. Th is year all of your favorites are back: huge theme basket raffl es, infl atables, games, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, fi sh pond, penny sale, and so much more. Homemade apple crisp and fresh grilled foods will be served. Proceeds help to support enrichment programs for the students. So, save the date, come and bring the children and grandchildren!

Lisa Bethea, Hudson

Friends of Sue Mousseau FundraiserOur friend Sue Mousseau was diagnosed with Subcutaneous

Panniculitis T-cell Lymphoma in September of 2011. She is currently undergoing an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy and soon she will need a stem-cell transplant. As one can imagine, this is an incredibly costly medical treatment to ensure that recovery is 100 percent. Additionally, she’ll be spending almost a month at the Dana Farber Cancer Center and then a year confi ned to her home. All of this comes with a big price tag.

As part of our on-going fundraising eff orts, we will be selling raffl e tickets for gift baskets at Old Home Days this weekend. We have over 10 unique and fun-fi lled gift baskets including one with over $100 of lottery scratch tickets. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Mousseau family to help with this costly fi nancial burden.

Please look for our booth at Old Home Days and buy a raffl e ticket or two for Sue.

Th ank you for your generosity to this cause.

Cheryl Truesdell, Friends of Sue Mousseau, Hudson

Facts and Opinion Freely ExpressedTh ank you, Mr. Battis, for your letter in

the August 6 edition of the Hudson~Litchfi eld News. Th e headline, however, exposes an all too typical descent of too many from a rational and reasoned discussion into name-calling and slander, apparently a trademark of the liberal/progressive/socialist/fascist/communist party line. You are entitled to your opinions. I had hoped that you believed I was entitled to mine. Obamacare is, in my opinion and that of the vast majority of Americans, the most invasive and destructive governmental policy ever conceived in the United States.

My opinion of the Daily Mail article was that it was highly critical of the NHS in the United Kingdom. Similar stories of government intrusion and ineffi ciency appear almost daily in the English papers - and in the Canadian papers for that matter. Indeed here is an article from Th e Telegraph about the “Death Panels” (http://www telegraph.co.uk/heatth/healthnews/6127514/Sentenced-to-death-on-the-NHS.html).

“In a letter to Th e Daily Telegraph, a group of experts who care for the terminally ill claim

that some patients are being wrongly judged as close to death.”While the article is about pain medicine masking improvement, I

recall the answer to Jane Strum regarding her 100 year-old mother’s care where President Obama said society has to make “decisions” on end-of-life care and perhaps all that was needed was to “take a pill” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-dQfb8Wqvo). Th e English panel has the peaceful acronym of NICE - National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Th e program is to assure that fi nal hours are peaceful. I recall a similar program being instituted by ancient Sparta. Hemlock or being locked outside of the city gates at night to fend off lions and wolves were the healthcare options of the elderly and ill.

I will repeat a link previously provided saying your information about heath care ranking was misleading, at best - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WH0~27s ranking of health care systems: “Th e World Health Organization (WHO) ranked the health systems of its 190 member states in its World Health Report 2000. Th e WHO abandoned ranking processes due to academic criticism regarding the methodology and validity of ranking (emphasis added).”

Mr. Battis asked for my suggestions on healthcare and I am not fearful of his challenge. I refer the reader to an article from 2011 in Th e Weekly Standard: “In simple terms, there are two ways to deal with high health costs and the problem of the uninsured. You can focus on lowering costs, and if you succeed, not only will you have achieved your immediate ends, but more people will then be able to aff ord coverage and fewer will remain uninsured. Or you can focus instead on covering more people, which, even if you succeed, will do nothing to lower costs and will likely raise them.” (http://www weeklystandard com/blogs/what-mitt-romney-could-learn-paul-ryan-health-care 594573.html). Th e better approach is focusing on lowering costs. Obamacare increases medical costs by placing a tax on wheelchairs and other medical devices (http://www medicaldevices.org/issues/Health-Care-Reform%2C-Device-Tax) and reduces Medicare payments to providers (http-//www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/07/18/gv110718.htm).

Th ere are opposing opinions on the manner of addressing the issue and that is good. I do not believe in a strict adherence to a fi rm ideology exposed by the current government, rather open debate, sans name calling, and in doing the hard work within a Constitutional framework to assure good law is created, not Death Panels as apparently exist in the United Kingdom.

Jordan Ulery, Hudson

Bob Haefner Announces Candidacy for State Rep, Hillsborough District 37

I announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for the NH House of Representatives from District 37, Hudson and Pelham. I am seeking re-election for a fourth term to the House.

From a qualifi cation standpoint, I have a Master of Science in Management from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, which I earned magna cum laude. I am retired from Hewlett Packard where I left as an Operations Manager in Services Procurement. I have experience, after 36 years with a combination of Digital Equipment Corp., Compact Computer and HP, in People Management, Process Management, Project Management and Engineering. I have been active in Hudson for some time. I served eight years on the Hudson Municipal Budget Committee (three as Clerk), eight years on the Hudson Conservation Commission (two years as the Chair), and fi ve years as a Cemetery Trustee (four years as Chair). I am a member of the American Legion, Alvirne Vocational School Advisory Council, a Director of the Hudson Historical Society, Overseer of the Hudson Grange, Master of the Hillsborough County Pomona Grange and a member of the State Grange Executive Committee. I am a supporting member of the NH Farm Bureau.

I have served three terms in the House and served all six years


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My priorities continue to be low taxes through prudent spending, our seniors, our veterans, law enforcement, your constitutional rights, parental rights, an environment that attracts and retains business in NH, and local control of education. I also support preservation of open space - and what better way to keep space open then by preserving the family farm? Although I am from Hudson, I proudly represent the good folks of Pelham and I take that responsibility seriously.

I ask for your support in the Primary on Tuesday, September 11, by voting for Bob Haefner for State Representative on the Republican Ballot.

Bob Haefner, Hudson

Litter Crowding Hudson and Litchfield Roads

We moved into Hudson in 2005 and were immediately welcome into our neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and helpful, a perfect place to live and enjoy. Recently, I started a walking in my neighborhood. I don’t walk the same route or distance daily. I decide which way to walk by the time I have available. My neighborhood is from the Canal Street Bridge to Wilson Farm on 3A, Route 102 to Alvirne School, up to Whip-por-will golf course and work my way back to my home.

On my walks, I have noticed more and more that there is a litter problem in any area that is lined with trees and shrubs. I have found used hypodermic needles, condoms, empty and partially filled alcohol bottles, MacDonald bags, Dunkin Donut bags and empty coffee cups, cigarette packs, butts, water and soda bottles, soda cans, clothing, etc. Now that I am walking more, I’m seeing more and more litter.

What I would like to suggest to those who walk in Hudson is bring a plastic grocery bag and a pair of gloves. All you need to do is when you walk through an area is pick up a grocery bag full of trash. Or adopt an area and walk with a neighbor and bring your bags. In no time, the area will be clean. We manage to fill a 30 gallon bag every week or so. This is in an area less than a mile. Occasionally, a person will stop and thank us. Or another walker will contribute some trash they picked up walking towards us.

Littering is against the law. NH law states: ”Misdemeanor. Imprisonment not more than one year and fine not greater than $2,000; or, at court’s discretion, conviction may require time spent cleaning up at area littering occurred.

But the law should not be the only reason we don’t litter. We should take pride in our town. We should be concerned about the safety of our residents and the environment.

Children play outside, walk to friend’s homes, walk to school, or ride bicycles. A young child could pick up a needle and pretend to be a doctor. A child could drink the partially filled alcohol bottles. Let’s try to keep them safe from harm.

Drivers on the roads please practice the carry in and carry out rule for trash. If you put it in your car, take it out at home and put it in the trash. Recycle your cans and bottles. Or turn them in for cash. The closest center I know is

in Lowell, MA, Lowell Bottle & Can on Tanner Street ... A little girl I know just turned in bottles and cans worth nearly $20. She brought in three 30-gallon bags of cans and bottles to a center and is saving her money for a bicycle.

Smokers don’t throw your butts out the window, you could start a fire and someone could die or lose a home. Why not quit, smoking is dangerous to your health and your wallet. You could enjoy a movie or a dinner once a week with the money you would save.

Let us work together to keep this community beautiful and safe for all of us.

A Concerned Neighbor, Hudson

Howling and Growling at Benson Park

It was about two years ago now, when the various community gardens were started at Benson Park. I had an interest in doing a small garden project on my own, spoke to two Benson Park Committee people about it and was told to choose a location and proceed. I even confirmed my discussions by e-mail but never got a response, so I went ahead with my plans.

Then when I started the small garden starter project, including leaving my name and contact info on a sign board, I was contacted soon thereafter by a committee member who acted as if I had destroyed a major attraction in the park, issuing a stern warning to remove my starter garden immediately or it would be removed for me and disposed of. No explanation was given other than something else was going in that same location; but never telling me what it was going to be. In disgust with the Benson Park Committees in general, I removed my small start-up garden to never return.

Now it seems as if the self-appointed Supreme Power to be there is running wild, like the animals once did that were on display there. It’s the “nature of things, you know,” it’s power gone wild. My minor conflict with the Benson Park organization seems now to have been one of the first small waves, in front of a much larger wave of conflict that many Benson Park Committees’ members are now howling and growling about, as well as the BOS. And I’m not surprised at all.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Tired of the HypocrisyThe most recent Hudson~Litchfield News

included a letter from Carol Stamm that listed some of President Obama’s positive accomplishments and specifically spoke to the Affordable Care Act and how it personally affected her immediate family. I know many

people who have been impacted by the ACA in positive ways. I also know several families that will suffer negative repercussions come full implementation of the Affordable Care Act; it will not be a positive change for everyone. I suspect many Hudson~Litchfield News readers can say the same thing.

I am writing because of something in the last paragraph of Carol Stamm’s letter. I offer a direct quote: “I find it quite telling that when the House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, they did not repeal their own benefits.” While this is a factually true statement, it completely disregards two facts

regarding the passage of the Affordable Care Act that are absolutely critical to this discussion.

First, the AHA was passed by Congress without support from a single Republican member. No Republican voted in favor it. It was passed solely by the Democratic members of Congress. Second, the Senators and Representatives who voted for and passed the AHA exempted themselves from having to participate in the program. Stated more directly; the Democratic members of Congress passed the Affordable Care Act and exempted themselves from having to participate. And yet, Carol Stamm attempts to paint a picture where only the Republicans are the ‘bad guys.’ This is a perfect example of the hypocrisy that is being displayed by both parties throughout this election cycle. It has become exhausting already and we haven’t even gotten to the conventions yet!

American voters are being treated to an endless barrage of partial or incomplete truths at best, and blatant deceit or lies at worst from both parties. The only way any of us can make an informed decision, and not just vote on emotions, is to view any political message with a high degree of distrust and gather information from more than a single news source. When you find glaring differences between two sources, such as Fox News and MSNBC, you can be certain the truth is somewhere between the two. It is up to all of us to determine for ourselves what the honest and straight truth is.

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Paul J Matthews, 79, of Hudson died August 8, 2012, at home with family at his side after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. He was born in Lowell, MA, on June 22, 1933, the son of Edward and Sophie (Wilkins) Matthews. He was raised and educated in Dracut, MA, where he met and married the love of his life, Dorothy (Allard) Matthews. He moved his family to Hudson in 1969 where they raised many children.

Mr. Matthews was a Navy veteran and served his country honorably during the Korean War. He attended Lowell Technological Institute where he earned his Engineering degree as an Electro-mechanical Engineer. He worked as a Project Engineer and Technical Sales for Jerguson Gage and Valve and Macalaster Scientifi c Company. In retirement he worked for Dominos Pizza and Flight Line. He latter fulfi lled his entrepreneurial spirit and started his own transportation service.

Mr. Matthews loved learning and teaching others, he always had a kind word and a compliment for everyone he knew and met. He loved telling stories and making people laugh. His passion was his family. He enjoyed playing chess and he won many competitions and achieved Grand Master. He was a

member of the US Federation Chess Club, the VFW and American Legion of Hudson.

He is predeceased by his brothers, Edward and John Matthews; his brothers-in-law, Roger and Richard Allard; and the man he admired most, his father-in-law, Clarence Allard.

Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Sheryl (Matthews) Forkey and her husband Steven; his adopted daughters, Joyce (Lavarnway) Brown and her husband Ronald, Sheryl Levesque and her fi ancée Bruce Charest, and Sage Matthews, all of Hudson; his mother-in-law, Florence (Masson) Allard of Dracut; his brothers-in-law, Ronald Allard, Norman Allard and his wife Leona of Dracut, and Frank Allard

and his wife Gayle of Lowell, MA; and his sister-in-law, Nancy (Lord) Allard of Lowell.

He also leaves his foster sons, David Palmer, Clarence Frost, and Mark Buck; his foster daughters, Christine Yager, Emily Cone, Chrissy Kierstead, Katrina (Michaud) Scott, Amanda Regan, Tara Whiting, Angela McCardell, Jaime Booth, Kim (England) Ainsworth, Tabitha Soucy, Ashley (Lawson) Ferrone, Samantha Perkins, Cheryl (LaPlante) Axtman, Rebecca Barret; and numerous adopted/foster grandchildren and nieces and nephews; as well as very good friends, Bret Barret and Harry “McGivver” Valesquez.

In lieu of fl owers, the family encourages donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

To send an online message of condolence, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson is in charge of arrangements.

Brendan Walker Yerry, 28, of Hudson died unexpectedly in a boating accident on Northwood Lake on July 14, 2012.

Brendan’s personality was evident from the moment he entered this world on November 9, 1983. He was a month late but in such a rush to enter this world he arrived at home. He is the son of Mark Alan Yerry, of Rhinebeck, NY, and Heather Bruce Yerry, of Glastonbury, CT.

Brendan graduated from Alvirne High School in 2002, where he played soccer, baseball, and track. He also participated in the Outing Club, FBLA, and DECA.

He spent his college years at Southern New Hampshire University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in May 2008.

Since graduating he has worked at Bank of America in multiple branches in Nashua, Derry and Manchester. He was currently sharing an apartment in Manchester with his girlfriend, Jackie Proulx.

He dedicated his time to his family and friends. From Beach Volleyball on Sunday mornings at Hampton Beach with his brother to hiking in the White Mountains in memory of his uncle David, he was always out experiencing all that life had to offer him. He will always be remembered for his ability to brighten up a room, bring a smile to everybody’s face and form long lasting relationships after only the briefest encounter.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Matthew Yerry of Hudson and Matthew’s girlfriend Amanda Evensen and their daughter, Brendan’s niece, Brielle Evensen; two sisters, Paige Yerry of Boston, MA, and her boyfriend Christopher Liston, and Kathryn Yerry of Boston and her boyfriend Matthew DeGrutolla; grandparents, Ken and Nancy Bruce of Naples, FL, Sally and Al Molnar of Middlebury, VT, and Esther Yerry and Donna Yerry, both of Rhinebeck, NY; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his grandmother, Nancy Stebbins Bruce; grandfather, Dr. Roger Yerry; and uncle, David P. Kovalcin.

A Memorial Service was held on July 21 at First Congregational Church, Nashua.

Donations may be made in Brendan’s memory to the Brendan Walker Yerry Memorial Fund, 5 Sheraton Drive, Hudson, NH 03051 to be applied to local youth athletics and recreation.

Former State Representative Leon C. Calawa, Jr., died on August 12, 2012, after an extended illness. His friends called him Jimmy.

He was born in Nashua on February 16, 1929, the son of Leon C. Calawa, Sr. and Dorothy D. Dugas. He was raised in Litchfi eld on the Old Edward Bixby Farm, now the Wilson Farm. Rep. Calawa was educated in Nashua at Saint Patrick’s School and at Nashua High School. He was a veteran of the Navy.

Rep. Calawa was a well-known real estate developer in Litchfi eld and Londonderry, having extensive property holdings in those towns. He was a founding partner of the Passaconaway Country Club in Litchfi eld. He was a member of the former Men’s Club of Litchfi eld.

For many years, Rep. Calawa served on

the Litchfi eld School Board. He was the chairman of the committee for the relocation and refurbishment of the Old Town Hall in Litchfi eld, now the Litchfi eld Historical Society Building.

For many years, Rep. Calawa served in the capacity of Fire Chief for the town of Litchfi eld. He was an instrumental force behind the construction of the Litchfi eld Fire Station in 1957. He generously donated his time, building materials and paid his construction crew to help erect the building.

Rep. Calawa served for many terms as Litchfi eld’s representative to the New Hampshire State Legislature. For 10 years he served as the vice chair of the Public Works Commission for the State. He also played a leadership role in rehabilitating both state and county buildings, in particular the Walker

Building in Concord. He was recognized by the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for his role in saving many historic New Hampshire buildings.

Rep. Calawa is survived by his wife, Rosalyn (Wilson) Calawa; his son, Steven P. Calawa, D.D.S. and his two daughters, Mrs. Paul (JoEllen) Bellerive and Mrs. Richard (Jill) Charbonneau, all of Litchfi eld. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Mrs. Richard (Marla Bellerive) Matthews of Concord, Hilari Bellerive of Concord, Joy Charbonneau of Litchfi eld, and Chad Charbonneau of Litchfi eld. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Frederick H. Hebert of Nashua and his sons, Frederick R. Hebert of Darien, CT, and Peter W. Hebert of Merrimack.

A private interment in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Litchfi eld will take place. The Reverend Mr. Tom Woodward of the Litchfi eld Presbyterian Church will offi ciate.

Donations in memory of Rep. Calawa, may be made to the Litchfi eld Historical Society, 168 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfi eld, NH 03052, or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eight Avenue, 7th Fl, New York, NY 1001.

The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua has been placed in charge of arrangements.

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First off, a heartfelt apology for the lengthy time between publishing installments of the Craft Beer Chronicles and many thanks to all of you who’ve asked the question, “When’s the next article coming out?” No excuse offered other than a busy summer between my paying job, my other multiple non-paying jobs and summer vacations. But I’ve been regularly keeping notes and taking pictures over the last several weeks for my next Craft Beer Chronicles column. Now that the drawer is full and summer is winding down it seemed like a great time to share some

thoughts.First off, a quick question for all

readers. How many of you each year walk into Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart or any large retailer right around the middle of October, notice the store fully decorated for Christmas and can’t believe how it seems earlier and earlier that retailers stuff the Christmas season down our throats? Well, craft brew

fans deal with the same thing. It seems each year; craft brewers push their seasonal beers out earlier than the previous year. It hit me over the head just this week when I walked into a grocery store to pick up a six-pack on a hot and muggy day. What do I see but the local distributor stocking the Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest. Seriously? We can’t wait until Labor Day anymore for this? I remember about a year ago speaking with Peter Egelston, the Owner of Smuttynose Brewing Company, on this very topic. Prompted by seeing Harpoon Summer on the shelves in early April (think of that, two full months before the start of summer) I asked as to whether or not I was imagining it or are craft brewers pushing their seasonals out sooner each

year. Mr. Egelston confi rmed that what I was seeing was true, that none of the craft brewers probably liked it very much, however, as soon as one brewer pulled the trigger on a release of a seasonal, all felt they needed to follow suit. I suppose it shouldn’t bother

me, maybe it’s old age crankiness kicking in, however, the result is that at the end of summer when craft brew fans still have a thirst for a light and drinkable summer brew, more and more we’ll fi nd those beers crowded out of precious shelf space by the prematurely distributed darker and heavier beers of autumn. Beer Blend at Tuscan Kitchen

Who says two wrongs can’t make a right? I’m not a fan of either Blue Moon Belgian White nor of Guinness. As written before here, Blue Moon is a craft beer knock off actually brewed by Coors. On the other hand, I’ve never been a Guinness fan either with my drinking of it limited to a pint or two on St. Patrick’s Day, typically out of obligation, sort of like eating fruit cake at Christmas. However on a recent visit to Tuscan Kitchen for dinner I was introduced to a beer blend which I actually enjoyed. Tuscan was packed that evening, no surprise considering how high quality the restaurant is in all aspects, so instead I ate dinner at the bar. Craig was manning the bar that evening as he seems

to be almost every time I stop in. I wanted to kick off with a beer but wasn’t overly knocked out by anything I saw on tap. That’s when Craig offered up what he called a “Black and Blue,” a Blue Moon/Guinness blend not unlike a Black and Tan. I was skeptical at fi rst not being sure how the zesty Belgian would mix up with the prototype stout, however, the resulting blend was great. Credit to Craig for giving some thought as to how he can get creative with the brews he had on tap and although nether Blue Moon nor Guinness are craft brews, the enjoyable experience certainly was worth writing about. And it goes without saying that Tuscan Kitchen is always an amazing dining experience.Sam Adams Porch Rocker

I’m no fan of Sam’s Summer Ale. By far the most popular, in terms of sales, craft brew summer seasonal out there, I just don’t like the stuff. I’m not sure I can put my fi nger on why that’s the case, I do fi nd it overly carbonated and I don’t like the taste that results from the mix of the ale’s hops and the lemon added in. Well interestingly enough on a vacation trip to Jackson, NH, I stopped into the Glen Beverage Company, a beer and wine retailer which boasts of over 200 microbrews for sale. Conveniently located across the street from Story Land on Route 16, The Glen Beverage Company is frequented by “dads in the know” as they return to their hotels after suffering a full day of escorting the kids around to the Bamboo Shoot, Cinderella’s Castle, the Old Lady in the Shoe, etc., at Story Land, typically in searing 100 degree heat. While browsing the shelves of Glen Beverage I came across a Sam Adams brew I had never heard of before called Porch Rocker. The premise was simple, it was a Belgian Lager infused with lemons or a summer alternative from Sam Adams for those like me not thrilled with their Summer Ale. In summary, I thought Porch Rocker was terrifi c. Very drinkable and light with an ABV of a modest 4.5%, the lager style and its absence of hoppiness was the perfect set up for the summer infusion of lemon. Pouring a light gold in color, I found the Porch Rocker to be everything I think Sam Summer is not; crisp, refreshing, a perfect summer beer. The closest thing I can compare Porch Rocker to is Sierra Nevada’s Summerfest which is a terrifi c summer lager but

I actually believe Porch Rocker is a bit better. There’s no arguing with fi nancial success so I fully expect Sam’s Summer Ale will remain their fl agship summer seasonal but here’s hoping Sam Adams considers brining back Porch Rocker again next summer for a second try. If you’re looking for a great summer lager and see it on the shelves, pick up a six-pack and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

Thanks for reading. We’ll be back with a new installment of the Craft Beer Chronicles in your local Area News Group editions soon. And remember that comments and suggestions are always welcome at [email protected]. Finally, please be sure to enjoy all these terrifi c craft brews responsibly.

Black and Blue as served up at Tuscan Kitchen.

Sam Adams Porch Rocker in one of Sam’s trademark glasses

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Outreach program, today announced that it will award $45,000 in cultural grants to deserving schools across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states through its seventh annual Celebrate the Arts contest – designed to support and maintain dance, music and the arts in schools. Bob’s Outreach is accepting contest entries from August 13 through September 10, and will select nine schools to win $5,000 grants to support cultural arts programs during the 2012-2013 school year.

Each year, Bob’s Outreach receives thousands of submissions and randomly selects one K-12 school in each of the nine states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia) where Bob’s Discount Furniture

stores are located. Following the schools’ selection, the Bob’s Outreach Team visits each winning school to award the grant and visit with students and faculty.

Bob’s Discount Furniture began the Celebrate the Arts contest in 2006 after observing the scaling back of fi ne arts programs and cultural arts assemblies across many school districts in the communities it serves. “Cultural arts programs are often the fi rst targets for elimination when schools must make budget cuts,” said Cathy Poulin, public relations director, Bob’s Discount Furniture. “Bob’s wants to put the arts back in schools, which is why we are so pleased to continue sponsoring the annual Celebrate the Arts grant program.”

“The generous check we received from Bob’s Celebrate the Arts contest was a wonderful surprise,” said Judith Bassignani, principal of

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Beginning August 13, applicants can enter the contest by fi lling out a form with their personal contact information, as well as their school’s information. Entry forms can be found online at www.mybobs.com/celebrate_arts and no purchase is necessary. All entries must be submitted by September 10.About Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation

Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation

anchors the charitable work of the entire Bob’s organization. The foundation and Bob’s Outreach program, along with Bob Kaufman, Cathy Poulin and other employees, support hundreds of nonprofi t organizations with sponsorships and contributions that annually exceed $1.5 million. For more than 15 years Bob’s has partnered with the American Red Cross in New England to promote blood drives. Other supported charities include Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, Easter Seals, The Jimmy Fund, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, National Conference for Community Justice, The Johan Santana Foundation, The Andrus Children Center, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Special Olympics. For more information about the foundation and Bob’s Discount Furniture, visit www.BobsCares.com.

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Just 30 years ago, textbooks, paper and pencils were the main supplies college students needed. In today’s digital world, where more teachers are using technol-ogy to deliver a better learning experience, college-bound students need to equip themselves with the latest technology to make the most of their college experience and give themselves an academic edge. But how do students and parents know which technologies can get the job done, and how can they best use them to their advantage?

“From viewing lectures online and getting help from a digital tutor to using one of more than 20,000 education-specifi c apps now available, today’s college students have many options when it comes to technol-ogy,” says Brian Kibby, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education. “Finding the right tools can enhance the learning experience and improve student performance in class - sometimes by a full letter grade or more. These tools have great potential to help students master course material and prepare them for success not only in the classroom, but after graduation.”

Here are some impor-tant tech tips for college-bound students and their parents:

1: Get advice and choose the best fi t for you.

There is no single piece of technology that’s right for every college student. It’s important to think carefully about your individual needs and purchase only what works best for you. However, it can be helpful to ask current college students which devices they have found to be the most use-ful. Talk to recent grads about what it takes to be successful in college and what, if anything, they may wish they had done differently in regard to studying and technology.

Their answers might be surprising and help steer you in the right direction.

2: Try before you buy.Before you make a purchase, spend some time with

the equipment or program and see how it works. Think of the three things you’ll use it for the most and make your purchase based on those criteria. Before you de-cide to buy an iPad, try using one to type an email, take notes and view videos to see how comfortable it feels. If not, try another option. In addition to how a device functions, you should assess its portability and battery life since you’ll be using it frequently and in different locations.

3. Hire your very own digital tutor.Personalized study tools like McGraw-Hill LearnSmart

dramatically increase student engagement, retention and achievement through a customized learning experi-ence, making study time more effi cient and effective.

This adaptive learning program tailors students’ stud-ies to their individual needs by continuously assessing their knowledge and skills, and providing personal-ized recommendations that help them master course concepts. In a McGraw-Hill Effectiveness Study released last year, LearnSmart was shown to turn C students into B students, and B students into A students. Starting at $24.99 a semester, it’s a simple and affordable way to study more effi ciently and help increase your GPA.

4. When it comes to tech, put yourself in your profes-sor’s shoes.

Once you’re on campus, don’t be afraid to ask profes-sors for insights about which technologies will help you the most. Many college professors today use a technol-ogy called lecture capture that enables professors to record lectures and make them available for replay after class. Most colleges and millions of college students use digital course hubs that house everything from the course syllabus and e-book to interactive, adaptive quizzes all in one location.

5. Stay connected to your college fi nances.If you understand how your college fi nances work,

you’re more likely to take college seriously and get the most out of your education. Speak to your parents about yearly tuition totals and the cost breakdown of each individual class. Use tools like Mint.com to understand spending habits, start a budget, and stay on track. Graduating college with the best grades and as little debt as possible is key to positioning yourself for success after college.

6. Use social media for academic and professional growth - not just to post party pictures.

College-age students are among the most active users of social media, but many are not aware of the academ-ic and professional benefi ts. Learn more about how so-cial media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn can help build your academic network and market yourself as a professional. Your college’s career center should have plenty of info on how you can get started putting your best foot forward with a positive social media footprint.

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When it comes to planning for college, most parents are sure of just two things: They want their child to get a college degree, and they’ll need a smart savings plan in place to ensure college expenses are covered.

For the 2009-2010 academic year, tuition, room and board at a private four-year col-lege topped $32,000 per year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In 1980, that fi gure was just $5,594 per year. And even though college expenses were signifi cantly lower for previous generations, many report they are still burdened by lingering debt. In fact, a recent survey, released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, found that among the parents of Generation Z (who range from ages 13 to 22), 58 per-cent say they took out student loans to fund their own college education, and, of those, 43 percent report they are still repaying those loans.

Considering their parents’ struggles with college debt, it comes as no surprise that Gen Z is eager to ensure they graduate with as little debt as possible. Among this group of young adults, 39 percent cited that paying for college was a top concern, while another 39 percent said they were also concerned about having a large student loan balance.

“Increased tuition costs and a bleak job outlook may be cause for concern for today’s young adults and their parents, but being proac-tive and coming up with a savings strategy early can help ease these fi nancial anxieties and better prepare them for the future,” says Carrie Braxdale, managing director of investor services for TD Ameritrade, Inc., a broker-dealer subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation.

Braxdale recommends parents and young adults work together to start planning and saving for higher education as soon as possible.

“It’s never too early - or too late,” says Braxdale. “For example, a 529 college savings plan can be opened as soon as a child has a Social Security number, and contributions to that fund can be made every year until the child goes to college.”

The following tips are for families gearing up for college:1. Calculate the costs

While a quick online search can give families an idea of college ex-penses, predicting future costs can be a bit more challenging. There are a number of free online resources available that can help parents and teens estimate how much they’ll need to save for college so they can get a solid plan in place.

2. Explore your savings optionsParents and teens should work together to research college savings

options like 529 college savings plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and custodial accounts. Once they decide on a plan that will work for them, the saving can begin.

3. Turn talk into actionOnce a college savings plan is established, parents and teens should

follow through on their planning and make a conscious effort to save. In many cases, regular contributions to savings plans can be made auto-matically, making the process easier to manage. Once saving has begun, you will have taken steps to pursue your higher education goals.

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Pack a School Lunch They Won’t Want to Trade

Packing school lunches fi lled with healthy, appealing and creative foods is an excellent start to encouraging children to make sensible food choices now and in the future. But if lunch items you pack are less than appetizing, it could be the next item of trade in the cafeteria: a risk not worth taking in the age of nutrient-defi cient and calorie-heavy school lunches.

Break up the mundane sandwich routine with well-rounded lunch combinations that will have kids eating well and growing strong with every bite. Here are some important components to a lunch they’ll think is worth keeping and eating:

* A main meal - Taste is important to children, and feeding the occasional “picky” eater can be quite a challenge. A tortilla roll-up with enticing ingredients like avocado, tomato or cucumbers with turkey, fi sh or chicken will show even the fi nickiest of eaters that there is more to lunch than the same old sandwich. Use the main meal as an opportunity to offer kids different textures and fl avors and make a lasting impression about the many possibilities of food.

* A fun food - Making lunch food exciting is the fi rst step to discourage trading and motivate kids to try something new. A well-thought-out presentation can inspire a healthy curiosity, and kids will naturally want to give it a taste. Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and fresh basil alter-nating on a toothpick is a fun and healthy salad-on-a-stick with easily-controlled portions. Sweet potato chips are another fun make-at-home option that are packed with vitamins A, B6, C and more. Bake up a batch on Sunday and pack them in lunches all week.

* Something that goes “crunch” - Carrots, apples and pretzels provide a lunch box with

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strong. Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels are avail-able in more than three dozen shapes, fl avors and gluten-free varieties so everyone can have their own favorite. Grab a 10-count of single 100-calorie snack packs in sticks, snaps or minis to change it up from day-to-day and keep kids wondering, “what’s next?”

* A thirst quencher - Many kid-friendly drinks are loaded with empty calories like sodas and sweetened iced tea. It’s important for a school lunch to include liquids that keep kids hydrated so they can think, move and perform at their best. Limit caffeinated and sugary beverages like sodas and iced teas, and instead encourage your children to get in the habit of drinking water, milk or real fruit juice.

* A love note - Lunchbox food is important, but so is a reminder that the menu was made with love. Encourage your children to do well in class by slipping a note inside their lunchboxes. Consider painting the inside of a lunch box with chalkboard paint so you can write and erase messages daily. Include a hand-written note or draw a picture for a sack lunch bag.

* After-school energy boosters - Kids ex-perience the afternoon slump just as much as parents. With smaller stomachs, children are often in need of snacks to keep their energy lev-els going strong - especially after school. Keep some Snyder’s of Hanover 100 calorie packs handy. Kids can pair the snaps or minis with cheese or meat slices for an extra energy boost. With less fat and less sodium than many other salty snacks, these portion-controlled packs are the perfect snack that won’t spoil any appetites before dinner.

These essentials will have you thinking out-side the (lunch) box and make your lunches the envy inside the cafeteria. Try planning a menu with your kids at the beginning of each week and let them choose what meals and snacks they want to eat on which day. Homemade lunches are an easy way to control what your children eat and you’ll know that they’re getting the healthy nutrition needed to perform well in school. Not only will they not want to trade it, they’ll keep coming back for more.

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First times, for any experience, are full of uncertainty. This is what a child faces when the first visit to a dentist

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It's all a matter of preparation. Most of your efforts will be preventative. First, don't talk up the visit ahead of time; this only gives your child an opportunity to hear about the experiences of friends. Usually they will be exaggerated, alarming accounts that can only cause uncertainty and fear.

You can avoid this by not mentioning the dental visit until the night before, that way there's no time for a lively

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Don't make a special event out of the visit. Don't promise rewards; they only tell your child that something unusual is going to happen. That's a sure way to trigger anxiety.

Your best attitude is to have no attitude. You want to convey that the dentist is another friend, like those who come to your home and show they care about your child. You want to make the visit to the dentist seem like one more typical childhood experience.

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Five Ways to Help Kids Boost Their Brain Power

Everyone is born with about 100 billion brain cells. We form new connections between these cells through-out life, but the rate is particularly high when we’re young. Since those connections facilitate thinking and learning, parents who want to help give their children an intellectual edge should consider the brain-healthy choices they make each day.

“Making the effort to nurture your child’s brain with both proper nutrients and varied experiences, especial-ly when they are young and developing at such a fast rate, is crucial,” says speech pathologist Lauren Zimet, founder of Early Insights, LLC, and an expert on child-hood brain development. “The connections in brain circuitry can be enhanced through the environments and activities a child is exposed to, and participates in, as well as the nutrients a child consumes.”

Zimet offers five tips to help parents enhance healthy brain development in their children, positioning them for success in school today, and well into their future:

1. Select a rainbowIt’s no secret that the benefits of fresh

fruits and vegetables are numerous, but thanks to the results of ongoing re-search, you can confidently add brain health to that list. Encourage your chil-dren to eat a colorful array of produce (organic when possible) each day so they get the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals needed to nourish and protect their growing brains. If your child is resistant to eating produce, encour-age them to come shopping with you and select something new to try. Kids are more likely to eat what they have selected themselves.

2. Relax the right wayWhile it’s true that exercise boosts

brain power, it’s also important to teach children how to relax. Balancing activity with relaxation is important so

that kids don’t get too stressed, which can impact the brain’s development and lead to learning and behavior problems. Teaching children early on the benefit of setting goals, working towards those goals, and giving their brain and body time to relax are important life skills. When it’s time to relax, skip the TV and teach your child that taking a walk in nature, reading a book or drawing are great ways to unwind. Deep breathing is also an excellent practice to teach children of all ages.

3. Eat omega-3 brain food Omega-3 essential fatty acids are critical to a child’s

brain development. They are called “essential” because we need them for optimal health. The problem is that our bodies cannot manufacture them and we can only get them from the food we eat or supplements we take. While fish, nuts and seaweed are good omega-3 sources, kids typically don’t gobble down these foods.

That leaves many parents worried that their kids aren’t getting enough, and with omega-3 deficits linked to ADHD, dyslexia and other behavioral and psychologi-cal disorders, many are turning to supplements for their children. Experts agree that the safest, most reli-able source of the most important essential fatty acids (EPA and DHA) is a high quality fish oil supplement. Fortunately, there are purified, molecularly distilled fish oil supplements that are manufactured with kids in mind. Parents should be sure to choose one of these chewable, tasty options like those by Nordic Naturals to ensure success in getting their children to take the supplements.

4. Happy brains are hydrated brainsStaying hydrated is important for growing brains and

bodies. Water can improve energy, increase mental and physical performance, remove toxins and waste from the body, and keep skin healthy and glowing. Based on the trillions of cells in the body that need water to func-tion, most nutritionists agree that children need more, not less H20. To estimate how many ounces of water your child should drink daily, divide his or her weight in half and aim for that number of ounces per day.

5. Be a positive support system early onLearning is a complex process, but children will be

more open to trying new things when they know their parents believe in them. Acknowledging effort, instead of the outcome, strengthens a child’s belief in himself or herself. Teaching goal setting, prioritizing activities and working off of check lists exercises the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in the brain. Experimentation through trial and error is the way the brain learns best.

“Giving your child’s brain what it needs to grow strong can help him or her at school and in all social situations,” adds Zimet. “Utilizing these tips is a great way to help position your child for success in the com-ing school year, and beyond.”

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The start of a new school year is like a fresh box of crayons - full of possibilities.

Ginny Bean, mother of three and publisher of Ginny’s catalog, suggests families take advantage of this clean slate by establishing some new orga-nizing routines.

Think ahead. Mornings are chaotic in most households with school-aged children. Con-sider handling as many daytime preparations as possible the night before. Lay out clothes. Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and cereal. Pack backpacks.

Bean suggests making systems kid-friendly, so young helpers can feel involved, and save mom some time in the process. “Carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry for lunch boxes and lunch-making supplies. Then make children responsible for putting away their empty lunch boxes at the end of the school day, or even pack-ing their own lunch.”

Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children’s backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner, depending on your family’s schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with designat-ed slots for each child’s papers, and an “A.S.A.P.” space for teachers’ notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate attention.

For schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with color-coded drawers that allow for easy separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular intervals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd.

Designate a homework spot. Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. Take into consideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child’s style. Does he focus better with people around or in a private setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled

up in a favorite chair with a laptop cart?Once you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a

nearby bin, drawer or cabinet. Stock up on age-appropriate supplies such as pens, pencils, eras-ers, paper, crayons, markers, a ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener.

Create a communication hub. Include the family calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages and reminders, a binder for key documents, colored markers, pens and pencils. If you’re a visual person, consider color coding your calendar by assigning each family member a different color.

Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to remember each day: backpacks, books, lunches, gym shoes, sports equip-ment and musical instruments.

To request a copy of Ginny’s catalog, visit Ginnys.com or call 800-487-9024.

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Town of HudsonPublic Notice

Pursuant to RSA 31-95-e, and in accordance with Article 12 of the March 1993 Town Meeting, the Hudson Board of Selectmen shall hold a public hearing in conjunction with their regularly scheduled meeting on August 28, 2012, which starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall, 12 School Street, Hudson, NH, relative to the acceptance of a donation to the Town of Hudson of materials relating to the building of the Dog Park at Benson Park. These materials are valued at approximately $20,400.

Any New Hampshire resident who wishes to speak on this matter is invited to attend.

Steve MaliziaTown Administrator

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TO: ANDERSON BARCIA

A petition has been presented to this court by Salem DCF,, seeking, as to the following child(ren), THOMAS BARCIA, that said child(ren) be found in need of care and protection

and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal

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“Thumbs up to the new recycling program. This comingled program is so much better than the old program. I understand it is new and a change. There are some of us who dislike new and change. With that said, what I just love about this program is people who weren’t recycling before are recycling like crazy now. This is a good thing! I’m sure whatever kinks folks have with the program will be worked out - it’s brand new, please give it a chance! I personally love that big blue recycling bucket!”

“Thumbs down. I just took my daughter to see that new movie, Ted, and it was horrible. I thought it was a children’s film but it wasn’t. We left in the middle of the movie. Hollywood, in my opinion, is really turning out some horrible films and charging outrageous money to see them. Hollywood is the real ‘1 percenters,’ they are horrible. Why do these actors make millions and millions of dollars when teachers, fire fighters, and police are being cut all around the nation including Hudson and Litchfield? Thumbs down to Holloywood!”

“Thumbs down to the person who posted the comment about the ‘big, loud, rude, obnoxious man’ in Cookie’s. That man happens to be a friend to many of the Cookie’s regulars, including myself. Next time you have something hurtful to say to someone, say it to their face. Don’t be a coward and hide behind the thumbs column. Maybe its time you found another place to eat.”

“Thumbs down! To Hudson Residents who rent their home and do not vote! Some residents who rent do not feel that they need to vote and feel that a rise in property taxes doesn’t affect them. Think again! Landlords rent to make a profit, and if their profit is decreased due to paying higher property taxes on their rental property, the landlord may be forced to increase the tenants’ rent every year that Hudson has a property tax increase. A rise in property taxes affects everyone, even renters. Vote, to have your voice heard.”

“Thumbs down to the Obama Administration for cutting Social Security payments to Senior Citizens by 50% and taxing 40% on all Pension, 401k, and IRA disbursements. Seniors earned their benefits, the government has no right to take them away!”

“Thumbs down to the individual who wrote the thumbs down to Hudson Fire Alarm. You clearly aren’t listening close enough, because you would have heard the rude demeanor of the Litchfield

Fire Officer. Hudson does a good job and should keep it up and should be shown respect both here and on the radio.”

“Thumbs down, to the comment about a Poll tax being suggested. The formula to calculate your property taxes is listed on the Town of Hudson’s website. Residents are urged to use the formula to calculate their individual home property taxes. Are you saying that the formula located on the Town’s website is wrong? The comment

did not state that the amount of taxes paid to the town/school board should be based on the population of all adult residents in Hudson ( Poll Tax). Property taxes are paid by residents, who are homeowners. http://www.hudsonnh.gov/docs/as/as-Assessment-vs-MarketValue-2011-rev2.pdf.”

“Thumbs up to a complete stranger, Katie, at the Hudson Walmart site-to-store department. I admire your bravery and courage, you are a

role model to others! Go on girl!”

“Thumbs down to the person in the red Toyota who took our table on Webster Street. The free sign was for extra vegetables from our garden that we share with our neighbors – not the table! Please return the table - no questions asked - maybe a chuckle or two. Thank you.”

“Thumbs down to the woman in the black Highlander who came from behind us and tried to

quickly pass us in the break down lane – after we had turned from the highway spur onto the Lowell Road right turning lane (onto Wason) on Sunday evening. After ignoring our horn and arm waving

and not even acknowledging that we were there, she didn’t even slow down as she squeezed by us. If we hadn’t slammed on the brakes, she would have hit us.”

“Thumbs up to the Town of Hudson for reducing property values by about 10%. Taxpayers need all the help they can get. The only thing is, home values have dropped 25 to 30%, thanks to the liberal- fair housing act. You know, force banks to loan to buyers they knew would not pay. More must be done, cuts must be made to lower values and rates back to where we were before the fake housing boom.”

“Thumbs up to the Litchfield parents who make sure their sons control their portions, eat vegetables, and exercise. I work at LMS and so many children are obese and out of shape because their parents let them eat and do whatever they want. These parents even buy the junk food for their children. Thank goodness the new health care laws will begin to hold these parents accountable for the damage they cause.”

“Thumbs down to the Government’s plan to cut Social Security to Senior Citizens, we did earn that money!”

“Thumbs up to the Hudson Highway Dept. for a great job fixing the washout on Sand Hill Road. You guys ‘rock’ in more ways than one!”

“Thumbs down to Hudson Speedway for racing until

almost 11 p.m. again; what happened to finishing by 10 p.m.? I have nothing against racing and wouldn’t complain, but my neighbors agree - some of us do get up very early Monday morning. On the bright side, I guess night racing is only for a couple more weeks.”

“Thumbs up to the non-radical ‘little r’ republicans in Litchfield. The self-proclaimed ‘big R’ Republicans are making the majority of us look bad with their loony behavior.”

“Thumbs down to the amount of time the Hudson Board of Selectpersons spend on a town park, over making sure property assessments are correct throughout the town! The current asbestos removal problem is just the tip of the iceberg in there, that no one wants to talk about and will end up costing the town millions of dollars!”

“Thumbs up to the BEST PA ever!! Happy Birthday Dad Hope you don’t have to work so hard today!!!

“Thumbs down to the fast bike riders on the bike path. This is a recreational pedestrian way, not the Tour De France. If you are biking much faster than people are walking, you belong in the road. At sunrise and sundown, bikers should be in the road as you will not see people walking. Pedestrians have the right of way, so don’t force us walkers off the path, that’s rude.”

“Thumbs up to New Hampshire politics. Here comes a convention with Jersey politics opposing Chicago old boy politics. How many say they tell it how it is, only to find out later that it was the same bad story [lie] told over and over and over, until it becomes believable but still not true.”

“Thumbs down to the people who complain about the nice yard sales on Rte. 102. Not all of us still have good jobs, enabling us to shop at the mall. They have nice, clean items, always guaranteed. Thank you for the yard sale! I furnished my son’s dorm room with small appliances, including a mini-refrigerator for under $60.”

“Thumbs up to the yard sale on Route 102. We love it. Also, it’s not dangerous at all when people do the 35 mph speed limit instead of 60 mph.”

“Thumbs down to the Hudson~Litchfield News for not printing my cat’s picture. I wasted a whole stamp and I still think that my cat is the most adorable animal in Hudson. So there!”

“Thumbs down to the Godiva lady at the Nashua Mall. Her service was very disrespectful, and all I was trying to do was purchase a chocolate covered strawberry.”

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Comments expressed in this column are the sole views of those callers and do not reflect the views of the Hudson~Litchfield News or its advertisers. Town and school officials encourage readers to seek out assistance directly to resolve any problems or issues. The Hudson~Litchfield News editorial staff holds the right to refuse any comment deemed inappropriate.


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August 17-19: Annual Cornish Fair, Cornish, NH. The Cornish Fair is a traditional 4H Fair. Exhibits, horse pulls, oxen pulling, Woodsmen’s Field Day Contest, live entertainment, magic shows, midway, tractor pulls, and more. Admission fee. Cornish Fairgrounds, Town House Road. (603) 675-5714; www.cornishfair.com; e-mail [email protected]. August 17-19: Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias, ME. The Centre Street Congregational Church rolls out the blue carpet with an array of crafters, artisans, and food vendors in more than 200 booths; plus a pancake breakfast and blueberry dessert bar, contests, raffles, musical performances, and more. (207) 255-6665; machiasblueberry.com.August 17-19: Annual Grecian Festival, Pawtucket, RI. Celebrate food, art, and culture at Assumption of the virgin Mary Green Orthodox Church. (401) 725-3127; greekfestivalri.com.August 18: Annual Milford Oyster Festival, Milford, CT. Enjoy the sights and savor the tastes: There’ll be oysters – a whole delectable and varied menu, plus a shucking contest. You’ll find family-oriented fun throughout downtown with high-caliber music performances at Fowler Park, more than 200 arts and crafts vendors on the town green, children’s amusement rides and games, a classic car show, canoe races and tremendous food selections provided by local on-profits. (203) 878-5363; milfordoysterfestival.com.August 19: Wachusett Valley Folk Festival, Westminster, MA. Another year with an impressive lineup of performers, including Joan

Osborne, John Gorka, Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, The Rafters, and more. Wachusett Village Inn. (978) 365-2043; wachusettmusic.com.August 21: Sennett, Chaplin, Keaton and the Art of Silent Film Comedy, Meredith, NH. Film was birthed in silence during the first three decades of the 20th century. The social and cultural history of the United States is reflected in the celluloid strips that captured it, especially as these three filmmakers developed the art. Presented by Patrick D. Anderson, Colby-Sawyer College. 6:30 p.m. Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St. (603) 279-4303.August 23: Sidewalk Art Show & Sale, Ogunquit, ME. This charming seaside town is only enhanced by the addition of artists displaying their works from Ian Street to Beach Street and beyond. (207) 646-2939; visitogunquit.org.August 23: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Man Who Wrote The Little Prince, Rindge, NH. The life of French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) will be examined through his books and the ideas which underlie them - “the importance of responsibility, the fellowship it nurtures among men, the priority of an interior life,” as biographer Stacy Schiff wrote. Along with The Little Prince (1943), a children’s story for adults, the program will review his other fiction and nonfiction, which was inspired in large part by his experience in the early French air mail service in the 20s and 30s and in the French Air Force in World War II. Presented by Scott Eaton. 7 p.m. Cathedral of the Pines, 10 Hale Hill Rd. (603)

899-3300.August 24: Chester Fair, Chester, CT. A true country event at the fairgrounds off Kirtland Terrace, featuring livestock judging, contests, midway rides, shepherding and dog agility demonstrations, live music, and special children’s activities. (860) 526-5947; chesterfair.org.August 25: Celtic Rock Festival, Newport, RI. With a focus on contemporary Celtic music, the Newport waterfront will be rockin’ for more than 10 hours. Shop the Irish Marketplace for gifts and goods, enjoy heart pub fare and a wee pint of Guinness, and take in the lively step dancing. (401) 846-1600; newportwaterfrontevents.com.August 25: Annual Scottish Festival & Celtic Fair, Quechee, VT. Celtic musicians and microbrewed beer, sheepdog trials, pipe band competition, Highland athletic events, dance competition, Clan societies, children’s games, Scottish and American food, and more. (802) 295-5351; quecheeschottishfestival.com.August 25-26: Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival, Salem, MA. View vintage motor yachts and sailboats at Brewer Hawthorne Cover Marina. Tour the vessels, meet the crew, spend time browsing the crafts market, and enjoy the live music and kids activities. Don’t miss the boat parade on Sunday! (617) 666-8530, boatfestival.org.

Litchfield Regular Meetings & EventsBoard of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., Mondays; second and fourth Monday Boy Scout Troop 11, Litchfield Community Church, 259 Charles Bancroft Hwy,

7:00 p.m., every Monday during the school year.Campbell High Booster Club, Campbell High, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Thursday.Fire Department meeting, Station House, 7:00 p.m., second and fourth

Wednesday.Friends of Aaron Cutler Memorial Library, Library, 7:00 p.m., third Monday.

(except January & July)Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building,7:30 a.m., every Thursday.Library Trustees, Library, 7:00 pm., second Monday.Litchfield Area Garden Club, 7:00 p.m., third Wednesday/Thursday, email

[email protected] for more information. Litchfield Budget Committee, Campbell High, Media room, 7:00 p.m., fourth

Thursday of the month.Litchfield Lions Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Thursday.Litchfield Parent-School Partnership, Campbell High School, 6 p.m., third

TuesdayLichfield Play Group, Every Tuesday, 9 a.m., call Jessie at 603-420-8009 for

more information. Litchfield Republican Committee, 7:00 p.m., third Tuesday. For info, call

595-3545, or email [email protected] School Board, Campbell High School, 6:30 p.m., generally the second

and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Litchfield Seniors, Litchfield Community Church, Route 3A, 1:30 p.m., third Thursday. Call 429-1315 for more information.

Litchfield Women’s Club, Litchfield Middle School, 7:00 p.m., second Tuesday. (July & August at member’s homes)

Litchfield Youth Soccer Board Meeting, Litchfield Middle School Library, 7:30 p.m., generally the first Monday.

LMS After-School Advisory Group, Litchfield Middle School, 6:00 p.m., last Monday, every other month during school year (Sept, Nov, Jan, March, May)

Planning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first Tuesday.Recreation Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday.Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., second Wednesday.

Hudson Regular Meetings & Events60 and Over Coffee Club, Rec. Center, 9 – 11 a.m., every Tuesday.Alvirne Booster Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Wednesday.Alvirne Touchdown Club, Alvirne Library, 7 p.m., first Monday.American Legion Post 48 & Auxiliary, Legion hall, 7 p.m., first Monday.Awana Club, New Life Christian Church, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday. (from Sept. 23–

May 26) Open to children age 3 to grade 5. For info or to register: 598-9000. Beekeeping Association, Rec. Center, 7:30 p.m., first Saturday.Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 6 p.m., first, second, and fourth

Tuesday.Budget Committee, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday.Greater Hudson Business Network, Valentino’s, 142 Lowell Road, Friday mornings,

8 a.m. For information, contact Mike Falzone at 320-8020.Cable Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 7 p.m., third Tuesday.Conservation Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m., first Monday.Fleet Reserve Association, VFW Post, 7 p.m., third Thursday.Free Movies, basement of the New Beginnings Child Care Center, Hudson, 6 p.m. Call

Reverand David Bailey 895-9534 for more information.Friends of Alvirne Ice Hockey, Alvirne High School, 7 p.m., every other Tuesday.Friends of Alvirne Music, Alvirne Band Room, 7 p.m., first Thursday.Friends of Alvirne Swim Team, Alvirne Library, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month.Friends of the Library of Hudson, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library,

194 Derry Road, 7 p.m., third Tuesday, every other month (except June – August)

Friends of Hudson Natural Resources, Town Hall, 7 p.m., second Monday.GFWC Hudson Community Club, Checkers Restaurant, 7 p.m., first Wednesday. GFWC Hudson Junior Club, George H. & Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library,

7 p.m., second Wednesday.Hannah Dustin Quilter’s Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday (except

June through August)Hudson Area Moms Club, Recreation Center, 10 a.m., Last Friday (except December) Hudson Boy Scout Troop 252, St. Kathryn Parish, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Hudson Democrats, Rodgers Memorial Library, first Thursday, 7:00 p.m.Hudson Dog Park Committee, Hudson Town Hall, 7 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday Hudson Grange, Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday Hudson Historical Society, Alvirne Hills House, 7 p.m., fourth Wedneday.Hudson Lions Club, Valentino’s Restaurant, 6:30 p.m., second and last Monday.Hudson Senior Council on Aging activities, Community Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.,

every Wednesday and Thursday.Hudson/Litchfield Rotary, Hudson SAU Building, 7:30 a.m., every Thursday.Hudson Republican Committee, Rodgers Memorial Library, 7 p.m., fourth WednesdayHudson United Soccer Club Board Meetings, Hudson Police Community Room,

7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday.Kiwanis, Kiwanis Hall, 7 p.m., first and third Monday. (If Monday is a holiday, call 883-

0374.)Knights of Columbus, St. Kathryn Parish Hall, 7:30 p.m., first Wednesday.

Library Trustees, Hills Memorial Library, 6 p.m., third Wednesday.Lions Club of Hudson Bingo, Kiwanis Hall, 4 p.m., second Saturday.Marine Corps League, VFW Hall, 7:30 p.m., last Tuesday.Movie Night, Hudson Community Center, 7 p.m., first Friday of the month (Oct. to May)Nashua-Hudson Toastmasters, Nashua Public Library, 6:30 p.m., first and third Wed.Open Space Subcommittee, Town Hall, 7 p.m., fourth Thursday.Planning Board, Town Hall, 7 p.m., first, second, and fourth Wednesday.Recreation Committee, Rec. Center, 6:30 p.m., second Thursday.Recycling Committee, Board of Selectmen Meeting Room (lower level of Town Hall), 7

p.m., fourth MondaySchool Board, Hills Memorial Library, 6:00 p.m., first and third Monday.Sewer Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:30 p.m., second Thursday.Sons of the American Legion, Legion Hall, 8 p.m., first Monday.TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), First Baptist Church, Tuesdays, 3:45-4:15 p.m. for weigh

in, and 4:15-5:00 p.m. for the meeting.Tot Playgroup, Rec Center, 9:30 a.m., every Thursday.Trustees of the Trust Fund, Town hall, 3:00 p.m. fourth Thursday. VFW & Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., second MondayVFW Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Post, 7 p.m., first MondayWater Utility Committee, Town Hall, BOS Meeting Room, 5:00 p.m., third WednesdayZoning Board, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Thursday

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Now through Sunday, August 19Hudson’s Old Home Days is being held this weekend on the grounds of the Hills House on Derry Road (across from Alvirne

High School). As always, the event will feature rides, games, live entertainment, food, demonstrations, Charmingfare Farm petting zoo, fireworks on Saturday evening at 9 p.m., and lots of family fun!

Now through Friday, August 31Collecting School Supplies: If you would like to donate a backpack or some school supplies for Litchfield students that are in

need, but are unable to drop them off at Town Hall, call Pat Jewett at 424-6636 by August 31.

Saturday, August 18 The Zachary M. Tompkins Memorial Fund will hold a “Ride For Zach Motorcycle Run” starting at the Hudson Community

Center, Lions Avenue, Hudson. Registration will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. and the ride starts at 10:30 a.m. Ride along and help a great cause! The ride will conclude with a Bar-B-Q. The rider fee includes admission ticket to BBQ after the ride. Details and registration forms can be found at www.zacharytompkins.org/events.

Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19The annual Hudson Litchfield Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast and Art Show will be held at the Alvirne High School cafeteria,

200 Derry Road, Hudson, on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 from 8-11:30 a.m. All student art will be judged and prizes will be awarded for the best in multiple categories beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 19.

Library -----------------------------Now through Friday, August 31The Road Not Taken, a fine art exhibit inspired by the poetry of Robert Frost, comes to the Rodgers Memorial Library,

194 Derry Road, Hudson, for the month of August. The presentation, designed by three Derry artists, Ingeborg V. Seaboyer, Judy Krassowski and Corinne Dodge, features approximately 20 works that reflect a variety of personal interpretations of the most famous as well as some of the “less traveled” works of one of America’s most inspiring poets, Robert Frost. Images in pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics and oils are accompanied by a selected verse that inspired each individual work. An exhibit reference book provides additional information on the artists as well as upcoming exhibit venues.

Saturday, August 18 The new film version of a beloved Dr. Seuss character will be shown at the Free Family Film at the Rodgers Memorial

Library in Hudson at 10 a.m. Come enjoy the film on our big screen in air-conditioned comfort. Refreshments will be served. Call the library Film Line at 816-4535 for film title and information on future showings. Call 886-6030 if you have additional questions.

Tuesday, August 21The Rodgers Memorial Library will hold a Paper Techniques Workshop to create 3D Journals at 6:30 p.m. Use foil tape,

textured materials, and colored inks to create a journal that is also a unique work of art. This workshop is for adults and teens. Pre-registration is required. Go to rodgerslibrary.org or call 886-6030 to register.

Fridays, Now – August 24 The Rodgers Memorial Library will be extending Friday hours until 7 p.m. and will be hosting a Free Friday Film Festival

from 7-9 p.m. each of those evenings. Call the library at 886-6030 to find film titles.

Meetings ----------------Thursday, August 23Attention nature lovers! The Friends of Musquash Trails are having a workshop at 7

p.m. in the Board of Selectmen’s room at Hudson Town Hall to address the property. They are looking for people to help with ideas and planning. They have some small projects that they would like to achieve this fall, and some bigger ones for next year. If you are familiar with Musquash, or are just curious about another wonder of Hudson, contact Tim Boland at [email protected], or attend the workshop.

School Activities ----------Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22The Hudson Memorial Middle School will offer guided tours of the school for

any students who are new to the school, incoming sixth graders who cannot make the Open House evening, or any student who feels that they would benefit from a tour before the start of the school year. There will be two specific start times: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Anyone is welcome.

Wednesday, August 29All incoming sixth grade Hudson Memorial School students and their parents are invited to a Hudson Memorial

School Open House starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m., so please try to arrive early. Parents will be introduced to administrators, counselors, and teachers, as well as hearing information pertaining to curriculum and the sixth grade day. They will also receive their Edline account information. Students will meet their homeroom teachers, get to know their schedules and learn about the year ahead. The evening’s activities should last approximately one and one half hours.

Saturday, September 22The Presentation of Mary Academy, 182 Lowell Road, Hudson, will hold their Annual Fall Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m.! This is a family fun event open to the community. There will be homemade apple crisp and grilled foods, games, inflatables, a petting zoo, theme basket raffles, a penny sale, and so much more!

Seminars & Courses---Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16The Hudson Police Department is sponsoring the AARP Driving Safety

Program. The class will be held in the

Anne Seabury Community Room, Hudson Police Department, 1 Constitution Drive. The class consists of two, four-hour blocks of instruction spanning two consecutive days. It will be held on Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. There is a reasonable cost for the course, with a discount given to AARP members. This course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Participating individuals will learn how to avoid traffic hazards and may be eligible for auto insurance discounts (for more information, contact your insurance agent). Class size will be limited to 25 individuals, so contact Detective Joseph Hoebeke at 816-2245 to reserve your seat today!

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Saturday, August 25The Third Annual Zach Attack 5K Fun Walk/Run will be held at Alvirne High School, 200 Derry Road, Hudson.

Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., with a gunshot start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Register by August 1 and save $5! Come join us for some exercise and great family fun to help a great cause. For more information, or to preregister, visit: http://www.zacharytompkins.org/EVENTS.html.

Tuesday, September 11Cub Scout Pack 252 will be holding a “Join the Pack” night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hall A of Saint Kathryn’s

Parish, 4 Dracut Road, Hudson. We invite you to bring your sons in grades 1-5, and see what the Cub Scouts have to offer. Information and leaders will be available to answer questions and help you with registering your son for the fall season. Not able to attend this event? Come any third Tuesday of the month at the same time and location and speak with one of the leaders. You can also reach us via our web site at: www.pack252hudson.org.

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Former State Representative Valerie Hardy has announced her candidacy for re-election to the NH House in the new Hillsborough County District 20 (Litchfi eld). She has been a resident of Litchfi eld since 2005 and a New Hampshire resident since 1982. Her three daughters graduated from Nashua High School. Two daughters went onto college and graduated from University of New Hampshire, Durham and Rivier College in Nashua.

She worked full time as a Senior Auditor for the Defense Contract Audit Agency until her retirement. While working full time and raising three daughters she volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader and went to night school where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Rivier College in May 1993.

As Representative in the NH House during 2008-2010 she served as a member of the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee and was also a member of the Hillsborough

County Executive Committee. She had 100 percent attendance in the Legislature and 100 percent voting record.

Representative Hardy is extremely concerned with equal rights for all who live in our state, in addition to getting new jobs in clean energy and preserving our states natural resources. She will work very hard to assure equal accessibility to affordable health care for all and to make sure that quality education for all is top priority in her district and the state. She is deeply concerned about budget cuts to the Health

and Human Services budget as well as cuts to the state university system. She will also work hard to bring better public transportation to our state.

For questions or comments about Former Representative Hardy’s candidacy she can be reached by phone at 424-7148 or e-mail [email protected]. Her website is http://valhardy4nh.com.

State Representative Andy Renzullo has announced his candidacy for reelection to the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Hillsborough District 37 (Hudson and Pelham). He is seeking his fi fth term.

Andy, a 36-year resident of Hudson, is Chairman of the Hudson Seniors Council on Aging. He has previously served Hudson on the Zoning Board, Planning Board and Budget Committee. His last town offi ce was that of Town Councilor and Town Council President.

Andy is presently the Chairman of the House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee and a member of the Special Committee on Education Funding. In previous sessions he has served as House Deputy Republican Whip – fourth Ranking House Republican. He has also previously served on the House Rules Committee and the Municipal and County Government Committee. He is the former Co-Chairman of the House Republican Alliance – a conservative group of Republicans and the single largest self-identifi ed group within the Republican Party in the NH House.

Andy has sponsored legislation this session to reduce the Rooms and Meals Tax, to Repeal the Tax on Gambling Winnings and Reduce the Business Profi ts Tax. He was the initiator

and prime sponsor of a law Requiring Proper Observance of September 11, 2001. A past piece of legislation (2008) that is the most personally gratifying is the law he co-sponsored Establishing Gold Star Number Plates for the mothers of Armed Forces members lost in the defense of our country.

He has received the endorsement of the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance for his votes in support of individual liberty and conservative values. He is on the Council of Advisors of Pro-Gun New Hampshire and a 40-year member of the NRA with an A-rating.

His positions include: No Sales Tax and No Income Tax,

Reduce the Cost and Improve the Effi ciency of State Government, Local Control of Education, Making New Hampshire Job and Business Friendly Again, Restoring the Rights of New Hampshire Parents, Tax Relief for Homeowners, Taxpayers and Seniors.

Andy, a retired engineer, is a former co-owner of the Hudson-Litchfi eld News. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Science in Chemistry, and a Juris Doctor of Law. He is the husband of Faith Renzullo They have three children and four grandchildren.

submitted by Hudson Police DepartmentOn August 13, at approximately 10:57

a.m., members of the Hudson Police and Fire Departments responded to Highland Street for a two-vehicle collision. Upon their arrival Police found Hudson Fire personnel were attending to the occupants.

Hudson Police Offi cers initiated an investigation. It was determined a 2002 Jeep Liberty, operated by Sally Leonard, 62, of Nashua,

was traveling west on Highland Street near Bonnie Lane. A 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, operated by Sandra Kauffman, 55, of Hudson, was traveling east on Highland Street. Both vehicles were approaching a moderate to sharp bend in the road, from opposite directions. As the vehicles approached each other, the Jeep crossed over the double yellow line and collided with the Mitsubishi.

Both occupants were treated for non-life threatening injuries. Leonard was transported to the Southern NH Medical Center in Nashua for observation. Kauffman refused further medical treatment at the scene. Both parties were seatbelted at the time of the crash. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene of the crash. Highland Street was closed for about 30 minutes due to the collision, but has since reopened.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, however, speed has been determined to be a contributing factor.

submitted by Hudson Police Department

On August 9 at approximately 6:50 p.m. the Hudson Police and Fire Departments responded to Highland Street by number 83 for a single vehicle crash involving a utility pole. Upon arrival it was discovered that the vehicle, identifi ed as a 2001 Volvo wagon, had broken the utility pole at the base. The power was still on in the area and was not disrupted. The Volvo was driven by Adam Shrey, 31, of Hudson, who was not injured in the crash. Highland Street was closed completely for about one hour and then one lane was closed for several hours as PSNH and FairPoint worked to repair the pole.

Former State Representative Valerie Hardy

Announces Candidacy

State Representative Andy Renzullo Announces Candidacy

Speed Possible Cause in Second Highland Ave Collision

Crash Closes

Highland Street

Staff photo by S. Aaron Shamshoyan Joe Faro, owner of the Tuscan Kitchen, left, hosted Republican Gubernatorial

Candidate Kevin Smith and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani for a fundraiser Wednesday, joined by Bruce Brenton of Windham.

Giuliani Attends Fundraiser for Gubernatorial Candidate

hudson~litchfield news 8-17-2012

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