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due to Hurricane Sandy. More than a year later, many homeowners were still dealing with the consequences of the devastating storm.

Hurricane Sandy illustrated just how destruc-tive water can be. Each year, storms across North America have the potential to fl ood homes or cause water to enter the basement or fi rst fl oor. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, a mere six inches of water in a 2,000 square foot home can cause around $40,000 in damage. Homeowners looking to avoid such damages can rely on sump pumps and backup emergency systems to keep sublev-

els dry and safe.Sump pumps are frequently used in homes

at risk of fl ooding or in homes where the water table is above the foundation of the home. Sump pumps remove water that has accumu-lated in a water collecting sump basin built into the foundation of the home. Water may enter through perimeter drains (French drains) built into the basement or directly through the sump basin itself. The pump will send the water away from the house through a series of pipes that could drain into a dry well, into a municipal storm drain or at the curb.

Many sump pumps are hard-wired into a homes electrical system and will automati-cally turn on when the water level in the sump basin has risen enough to trigger the pump. A fl otation device built into the pump will rise enough to turn on the pump, which will then dispel the water until the device returns to its regular level.

When operating correctly, sump pumps are effective at removing water and keeping base-ments and crawl spaces dry. However, in the

event of a power outage, which is common when strong winds accompany fl ooding rains, a sump pump is rendered useless unless there is a backup battery attached to the sump pump.

Having a battery hooked up to a sump pump, or a backup sump pump that is battery-powered, can give homeowners peace of mind in any storm. A backup plan ensures the pump will still be able to remove water for a certain period of time until electricity is restored to the home. Another option is to make sure the sump pump is connected to a power generator should the main power supply go out. As long as the generator is running, the sump pump will expel the water.

Water damage to a home can cost thousands of dollars in repairs, particularly when it is not covered by standard home insurance policies. Sump pumps can help keep homes dry and safe.

Homeowners who live in areas prone to fl ooding can protect their homes with sump pumps.

Practice Garage and Workshop SmartsCompleting home improvement projects on your own can be

both rewarding and fi nancially responsible. A growing number of homeowners are dabbling in do-it-yourself projects, recognizing both the personal and fi nancial rewards of such undertakings. As more and more homeowners perform their own renovations and other improvement projects, many are outfi tting their homes with state-of-the-art workshops and transforming garages into a do-it-yourselfers paradise.

Safety is vital in any workshop. During a typical home renovation, homeowners will use all sorts of dangerous tools and chemicals, and even the simplest mishap can result in a serious injury. Following safety rules can reduce the risk of injury.Know your tools

Before novice do-it-yourselfers begin working with power tools, they should familiarize themselves with their owners manuals and the operating instructions. Some home-improvement retailers offer classes in various home renovation projects and may be able to teach tool usage. Do-it-yourselfers should consult professionals with regard to proper tool use and safety. Do not use tools for purposes other than what the tool was intended to do. If machine guards are provided, they should be used and never removed.Wear safety gear

Eye, ear and breathing protection are key in any workshop envi-

ronment. Dust and chemical gases may be present when working with certain products, and debris can be kicked up and enter the eyes, causing irritation or even blindness. Loud power tools can damage sensitive ears, especially when used in a contained room. Always wear goggles, sound-muffl ing earphones and dust masks

when working.Assess physical well-being

Do-it-yourselfers should never work with machin-ery if they are feeling sick or fatigued or while taking medication that can affect

concentration or alertness. All it takes is a moment of distraction to cause an injury.

Never surprise anyone who is working with power tools and keep unnecessary people out of the workshop, where they might chat and distract others from the tasks at hand.Factor in ergonomics

Failure to work in comfortable conditions can result in repetition injuries or muscle strain. Make the workshop as comfortable as pos-sible. Ensure the work table is at the right height. Use a rubber mat on the fl oor to reduce standing fatigue. Have a stool or chair avail-able for taking breaks. Keep a clean shop

Power cords strewn around the workshop present a tripping hazard. They also make it possible to drag sharp or heavy tools off of tables and workbenches if the cords are pulled or tripped over. A neat workshop is a safer workshop. Pay attention to where tools are kept and keep cords manageable.Dress appropriately

Loose clothing and hair can become tangled or lodged in equip-ment. Do not wear jewelry. Dress comfortably but appropriately for the workshop, being sure to wear sturdy shoes.Lock it up

Children and pets are curious and may wander into a workshop to explore. They can become seriously ill or injured by the bevy of chemicals and tools used for common projects. Some items are fl am-mable and sharp and should always be out of reach. Locking cabi-nets and drawers can keep tools inaccessible. Also warn youngsters against entering the workshop unattended.

As more people engage in do-it-yourself projects, homeowners should reacquaint themselves with safety procedures.

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Improve Your Home and Diet with a Vegetable Garden

Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting healthy and homegrown food on the table. By growing their own fruits and vegetables, homeowners have total control over what foods can be harvested, and they can ensure sustainable, safe practices are used to care for the plants.

Vegetable gardens can be compact or expan-sive, depending on how much space is available to cultivate. However, fi rst-time gardeners may want to begin small so they can hone their skills and experiment to see which plants are most likely to thrive in their gardens. Expansion is always a possibility down the road.Choose a location

Spend some time examining your landscape. Vegetables generally need ample warmth and sunlight to thrive, so fi nd an area of the yard that gets several hours of direct sunlight per day.

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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?Thumbs down.

Thumbs way down to the former fi re chief. After the spectacle you put on accusing the police department of breaking and entering and the enemies you made in our neighboring towns, you have the nerve to call the board chair out on the color of his font in replying to your email? Are you serious? You need help.

Thumbs down. Thumbs way down to the Three Stooges of Litchfi eld politics, Schofi eld, Guerette and Pascucci. Stop speaking for me at selectmen meetings! You have no idea how I, or my neighbors, feel.

Thumbs down to the thumbs down criticizing Republicans since 2001, if you want to criticize us please be more informed and take a history lesson, in 2012 in Benghazi not Bangladesh, 4 brave Americans were killed by radical Islam terrorist, Ambassador Stevens, Offi cer Sean Smith, and Navy Seal Glen Doherty, and Navy Seal Tyrone Woods, As you Dems. Say, does it really matter how they died, well it matters to me, typical Dem., stop drinking the cool-aid and know your facts before you want to make an intelligent argument, idiot.

Thumbs down to Tom Schofi eld. When are you going to grow up into a real man and stop hiding behind the Thumbs Column? Oh, thats right, your famous words I dont write in the Thumbs Column. Yeah, right! Grow up and face the people you have issues with.

Thumbs down! Obama and Clinton lied - 4 Americans died. Four Americans died in the Benghazi terrorist attack and both Obama and Clinton continued to lie to the American people. Terrorist attacks didnt go along with Obamas campaign theme. Osama is dead and Al Qaeda is on their heels ... They had to continue with the lie and they got away with it.

Thumbs down to the article from the fi refi ghter or union member. Yes, it is true that the fi refi ghters are not to receive a cost of living increase with their warrant/contract article passed on March 11th. Although, it is not true that they will not receive a pay increase. As stated in the article. A majority of members will receive a pay step increase on their yearly anniversary date. Pay step increases are raises. Adjustments were made to the wage scale (pay step) to bring it in parity with other communities. This info taken from fi refi ghters contract. Be honest in the future.

Thumbs down to the Religious group for continuously trespassing on my property and putting your propaganda in my door or disturbing me on weekends to sell your views. Ive told you repeatedly over the years that I have my own religion and am very comfortable with it, so please dont try to force your beliefs on me. Dont you report back to your elders that some residents want to be left alone and then have them removed them from your contact list? Please respect others beliefs and stop the force feeding. Enough is enough!

Thumbs down to raising the minimum wage. I am still waiting for a Democrat to explain how a

business is to pay for the increase without passing the costs along to the customer and suffering decreased sales as a result. Also, what happens to the worker who worked hard and is already being paid a bit more than the minimum wage? Wont he/she be upset when the new worker gets moved up the pay scale right next to them?

Thumbs up to Common Core standards! They provide a wonderfully equal path to failure for students by assuming that they all learn the same way and in the same manner. OK, I was being facetious. Nothing like having the government decide how our students should be programmed.

Thumbs down to our school/town for neglecting to tell voters about the added pay step/pay move increases and not adding this to the voter ballots. Example, fi re dept pay step thats a 0.07 per thousand increase to the fi re dept on their yearly anniversary date. Every town and school department will get these types of increases and will have them in addition to their 1.5-2.75% cost of living increase. Why was it ok to neglect to tell voters about this in the HLN or more importantly on the voting ballot? Contact Coutu and Lee Lavoie, this is wrong and deceitful.

Next year vote down these salary increases.

Thumbs down to the comment about the Raytheon worker. How do you know next year our property taxes will only increase by a couple of hundred dollars a year? Did you vote on March 11th on school and town ballots that included the tax impact on them? I did not think so. Just for the record, I get paid about $16 a hr. at Raytheon. I dont know how I will pay next years tax increases, or the additional increases in 2016 and 2017. See, Raytheon workers are not all wealthy.

Thumbs down to our Hudson Town and School district, for not including the tax impact on every salary increase warrant article on March 11th. Voters cannot be misinformed and forced to vote on warrant articles with pertinent information left out. Like the tax impact, pay step or pay move increases and the schedule of these increases. Example, additional 2.75% increase in

2015, 2016, and 2017. A few years back, voters voted for a school 0.46 per thousand property tax increase, because they thought it was general fund/surplus fund paid. This increase came off the pockets or residents. They were not informed. Voters beware. Contact Selectman Coutu and HSB Chairman Laura Bisson. This must stop!

Thumbs down to the Hudson~Litchfi eld News for posting the same thumbs comments in back-to-back weeks. I fi nd it appalling that you posted the same thumbs down regarding Tom Schofi eld and Jason Guerrette two weeks in a row. They were word for word. How about posting Thumbs Up duplicates if you still have space available. Absolutely ridiculous. The thumbs written for both of them were mean enough and you had to print them two weeks in a row.

Thumbs up to Tom Schofi eld and Jason Guerrette. I do not agree with all of their points of view and did not vote for Jason in the last election, but democracy is about all points of view. Thumbs down to the haters out there. Imagine what this country would be like if we all thought alike. Do you really want that?

Thumbs down to the HLN for printing the same thumbs as last week.

Thumbs up to Mr. Baker and Ms. Fitzgerald! Every morning (all through winter too!) they are outside at Library Street they greet every child by name and with a smile. And parents too! Thank you for making my son feel welcome and starting his day at school on such a positive note.

Thumbs down in Hudson, now that the schools pay more maybe the teachers can buy software and not pirate it. You students know and talk.

Thumbs up to the anonymous person who has been plowing our driveway while we have been away this winter. We wish we knew who it

was so we can offer a gift to show our gratitude. It is truly wonderful to know you are looking over us and being an exceptional neighbor and community member. Thank you again!

Thumbs down to the property owners, renters, and the landscaper companies that use Leaf blowers to clean out winter yard debris by blowing into the Streets and other peoples homes and yards. Grab a broom and a shovel and go clean it up! Its your mess, your yard, your responsibility!

Thumbs down to the jab against Planned Parenthood. Check your facts before writing. PP provides many essential services such as STD and cancer screening for those who otherwise cannot afford it. Only 3% of their budget goes to abortions and by law, none of their federal funding can be used for it.

Thumbs up to all the people who brought electronics to the Pack 21 Recycling event! Thank you! Pack 21

Thumbs up to all the people on Lowell Road who let others merge. If you are frustrated by waiting in the traffi c, please dont take it out on people who use both lanes legally. Face it;

we need two right turn lanes at that spot, and two lanes onto the bridge.

Thumbs down to the state of NH for not protecting residents against uninsured drivers. More should be done to make people more accountable should they damage someones property with their vehicle. For those of you unaware, your uninsured motorist coverage will not pay for property damage.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Yes, spring is here and with spring our driving habits change. As one of the Hudson safety guards, I stand at a very busy intersection where I see so many vehicles well exceeding the speed limit of 35. People are talking, texting, putting on makeup, and not giving any thought to the children Im crossing. I dont mind helping people, but I put myself in danger as you the drivers dont see whats going on. Please, slow down.

Thumbs up to Barack Obama for being one of the best Presidents we have ever had.

Thumbs down. Why must our way of life change because of the almighty dollar? Many have given their lives to protect our way of life. Today, politicians disrespectfully sell out to a few billionaires. Nothing good can come out of this fools gold. Republicans and Democrats should be having a bidding war to work for the people and the middle class that makes us great. What are we without the people? We must take our country back from billionaires that corrupt the thinking of our leaders. We once jumped on hand grenades for one another. We would never do that today.

Thumbs up to the Hudson PTW for the amazing job on our streets. Our neighborhood looks so great, all the sand and snow cleaned up and the winter mess is gone.

Thumbs down to the ignorant person who every year rakes his lawn into the street, hoping that the wind, rain and cars will somehow disperse the mess so he doesnt have to dispose of it.

Thumbs down to the family who allows their dog to do his business in the circle, and dont even bother to pick it up. Gross!

Thumbs down to the parents dropping off their kids at Hudson Memorial in the morning. Stop dropping them off one by one! Pull your car up as much as possible and the whole line should let their kids out at once. Your kids wont suffer walking a few extra feet. My kid has been late so many times shouldnt take 10 minutes to go from Central Street to the school.

Th ank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs up or down, are anonymous and not written by the Hudson~Litchfi eld News staff . Th umbs comments can be sent via telephone, 880-1516 or emailed to us at [email protected]. When submitting a Th umbs comment, please specify that you would like it printed in the Hudson~Litchfi eld News. During the election campaign, no comments will be allowed that are direct endorsements or censure of candidates on the thumbs page. No names are necessary. Please keep negative comments to the issue. Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.


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The Town of Hudson is pleased to announce a new online bill payment program beginning April 1, 2014. For a small fee, residents will now be able to pay their water, sewer, property tax, motor vehicle renewals and, for a limited time, dog licenses, by going to the Town of Hudsons website, www.hudsonnh.gov. Some highlights of this new service:

Town of Hudson To Offer New Online Bill Payment Program

No registration is required to view or pay* bills.Customers will receive email confirmation of payments.Avoid late payments by enrolling in Auto-Pay.Go Paperless sign up to receive bills via email.*Vendor Service fees of 2.95% for credit cards or $0.40 e-check.

To use this service, residents will need to enter their water, sewer or property tax account number, along with their name and/or address. Once entered, they will be able to view their account statements and any payments that have been made. For motor vehicle renewals, you will need a PIN number and Plate number. This PIN number will be specific to each resident and can be found on the top right corner of the motor vehicle renewal notice.Dog licenses will only be available to purchase online from April 1st through May 31st. After May 31st, the license is considered late and must be purchased at the Town Clerks Office, where a late fee will be assessed.

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PUBLIC NOTICEPursuant to RSA 231:161-163, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hudson shall hold a public hearing in conjunction with their regularly scheduled meeting on April 22, 2014 which starts at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 12 School St., Hudson, New Hampshire relative to the amending of all presently issued and outstanding pole licenses. This amendment shall seek to add the provisions of RSA 72:23 I, (b), providing for payment of properly assessed real and personal property taxes on Town owned property used by or under the license agreements and/or pole licenses issued to public utilities and other entities servicing the Town of Hudson.

Donna GrahamExecutive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen

Full-Time Firefighter Job PostingThe Hudson Fire Department is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter with a minimum AEMT certification.

This is a full time permanent position and is covered under the International Association of Fire Fighters Local # 3154.

Applicants may obtain a copy of the full position job description, pay scale and application for employment by visiting www.hudsonnh.gov or by contacting:

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The position offers a competitive wage scale and benefits package. The Town of Hudson, NH is an equal opportunity employer. The closing date for applications is 4 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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The Town of Hudson, NH is soliciting written proposals from qualified State of New Hampshire licensed real estate agents/brokers for Real Estate Services for the purpose of selling one (1) Town owned property located at 98 Derry Street in Hudson, New Hampshire. This is a single family residential property that was acquired by the Town by tax deed. This structure is currently vacant and is serviced by Town water and sewer.

The written proposals must include the name of the Real Estate firm, name and qualifications of the Real Estate Broker, amount or percentage of commission to be charged, a plan describing how the property will be marketed and a sample contract.

Proposals must be received at the office of the Town Clerk by 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the outside, Real Estate Services 98 Derry Street. The property will be open for inspection on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The firm or broker selected will be notified after the award by the Board of Selectmen.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof, for any reason, to waive any formality, informality, information and/or errors in the proposal and to accept the proposal considered to be in the best interest of the Town, as determined by the Board of Selectmen.

The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Request for ProposalsThe Hudson School District is requesting

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by Marc AyotteDespite having made the playoffs in each of the last three

seasons, Coach Mike Lees squads have had their playoff runs cut short after encountering a series of baseball buzz saws; losing to two state champions in Londonderry and Exeter (2013) as well as Merrimack, who fi nished second in 2012. After fi nishing the 2013 season with a somewhat mediocre 11-8 record that placed them sixth in D-I, this years edition of Alvirne baseball hopes to utilize a pair of brother combinations to move up a few slots in the standings.

Coach Lee who is in his 31st season as skipper and has amassed an amazing 304 wins during that stretch, admits his team incurred some key losses to graduation. A pair of All-State players in Pat Emanuelson (catcher) and Mike Sirvydas (ss/p) in addition to Dakota Williams (DH) who is currently lacing up the spikes for Daniel Webster College, will be missed from this years roster.

Nevertheless, Lee has fi ve returning starters to lead the way with four returning lettermen and fi ve rookies rounding out the varsity team. Pitching, as always, will be crucial, and the Broncos have a very formidable 1-2 punch in starters Tyler Brown and Derek Hudson. Brown is expected to have a banner senior year for AHS as a prelude to making the trip to Huntington Avenue in Boston next year where he will be pitching for Northeastern University. Meanwhile, Hudson will be in the starting rotation for the third consecutive season, and according to Lee; should have a big year.

Completing the Brown and Hudson brothers duo are sophomore Dan Brown and classmate Jacen Hudson. In his freshman campaign, Dan played the middle infi eld positions of second baseman/short stop as well as registered a lofty .411 batting average on his way to earning All-State recognition. Jacen, who also started as a frosh, helps out the Bronco cause with a great glove at 3B in addition to his appearances on the hill. Rounding out the returning starters is senior Anthony Cestrone. Affectionately referred to as War Dog, Lee says of his fl eet-footed center fi elder, (He) can go get the ball.

The four lettermen returning for duty are all upperclassmen and are led by captains Ethan Beals (P/3B) and Greg Emanuelson (Catcher). Senior Robbie Flohr brings experience to the pitching staff as a four-year varsity pitcher with Kyle McKinley adding some depth to Lees hurlers while also playing the outfi eld.

Wearing the maroon and gold on the base paths for the fi rst

time will be Andrew Teague (junior, P/2B), Matt McKinley (while completing the trifecta of siblings suiting up for Lee) will play SS/2B and pitch, Josh Nardelli (Junior fi rst baseman) and Nathan Roystan (junior outfi elder). Cam Blake completes the list of rookies on the diamond, though he is certainly not a stranger to donning the Bronco team colors as he transitions from three excellent years on the ice playing for the AHS hockey team to the left fi eld position.

Going forward, Coach Lee, while separating himself from most baseball coaches by being inducted into the NH Coaches Hall of Fame in 2008, also shares something with virtually every other coach with respect to keys for a successful season; staying healthy on the mound. He praises this years group by acknowledging they are good baseball players with great attitudes who work hard every day. While admitting that the team defense should be very good, he countered that by adding; (We) hope to minimize youthful mistakes. Additionally, with respect to when his Broncos are in the batters box, Lee posed the question: Who will have a big year at the plate?

The season opener is slated for April 14 when they travel to the Queen City to take on Manchester Central. After opening up on the road, the Broncos will return home for a four-game home stand beginning April 16 when they host Pinkerton.

Hanging out after a long preseason practice are AHS baseball players, from left, Jacen Hudson, Ethan Beals (captain), Cam Blake and Derek Hudson.

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Picture this, in Hudson, the fi rst Friday night of April, the fi rst game at 6 p.m. and the second game at 7 p.m. It was raining somewhat, on and off, and it was cold. Finally, lacrosse players were wearing shorts.

Now with that image in your vision, if youre playing on a U9 team, you might be 6, 7, 8 or 9 years old, but it was great these players ran and handled the ball like they had been at it for years. They worked as a team and knew their positions. On occasion, especially as the teams switched sides at every 12-minute quarter, someone got the ball and headed in the wrong direction; yes, 12-minute quarters but running time.

As this was a scrimmage with some teams headed to different opening day games over the weekend, when someone scored it was great. The encouragement from both coaches on the fi eld showed their dedication to the game and even more so to their players. In closing, please note, the PMA coach also wore shorts.

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March 28 Thumbs were published in last weeks edition. Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down comments for April 4 are included in this weeks publication for your reading pleasure. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thumbs down. Huge thumbs down to the town of Hudson for not repairing the holes on the streets. How many fl at tires and shocks do we have to go through? What are they waiting for and what are our taxes paying for?

Thumbs down. I dont like what Republicans did to America from 2001 to 2009. I also resent the fact they refuse to help, when the recovery that was a direct result of their leadership. Disrespecting our President while he is trying to clean up their mess is inexcusable. Today, they continue to do nothing, and look only to cause more hardship to America. A Republican congress that votes no to any help government offers its people, is not a vote getter. Why would the people vote against themselves? Why cant we get a Republican candidate thats for the people, and not bought and paid for by folks like the Koke brothers?

Thumbs down. This is to the genius that blames the Republicans that for everything except the great biblical fl ood. Big thumbs down. I assume youre referring to Bengazi, where the regime in the State House and the White House declined to help four Americans under attack, and then lied about the reason for it being under attack. Happened to look up the resources for you. It was not a lack of resources, but a lack of will. At least two could have been saved, and maybe all four. But the regime led potential rescuers to stand down. Wake up!

Thumbs down to Mr. Beals, way to set another fi ne example to the kids about showing up to school functions Drunk or on Drugs. Because they are an athlete they seem to get a little slap on the wrist. My child has been playing sports there for several years now and in the parent meetings we are allows told that there is no tolerance for this type of behavior. Seriously 10 days suspension, two weeks off the school team? How about actually keeping them off the team. AA meetings? Some things so others would actually learn from the experience. This is the second one that was allowed back on school team after being caught ... Mr. Lane would have never allowed this behavior.

Thumbs down. To people who drive the speed

limit ... and only the speed limit. Start driving like real people. And get over yourselves.

Thumbs down to Superintendent Brian Lane and other Alvirne faculty for wanting the Alvirne farm closed. As a former Alvirne Agriculture graduate, I am appalled that you want to close a one of a kind educational facility, which allows not only Hudson students, but students from surrounding towns to experience a hands-on education like none other. What happened to your famous phrase Academic Excellence when you yourself were once the leader of the Broncos?

Thumbs down to the Hudson school board members, Alvirne faculty, and Superintendent Brian Lane for wanting the Alvirne farm closed. This is a one of a kind hands-on academic facility that I myself can proudly say I spent hundreds of hours on when I was an Alvirne student, having most of my fondest memories be made out there under Ray Marcotte and Jessica Edwards. Unfortunately Emery Nadeau hasnt been given enough credit by the faculty and Board members who have no sense of agriculture. Apparently they think you can grow your food from the asphalt and dispense your milk from a well in the back yard.

Thumbs up. A huge thumbs up to the supporting staff and teachers of Griffi n Memorial School! Everyone that we have had contact with has been extremely friendly and caring. I feel good knowing that my children are being looked after each day by an incredible, involved, loving team. Please know that you all have made a huge difference in our lives and especially the life of my son. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Thumbs up to Mr. Schofi eld. It has got to feel pretty good to have them attacking you again. Clearly they are scared of you. Im sure they are thinking (hoping) that if they hit you hard and early on you will back off. The Attorney General and the Secretary of State shutting them down clearly sent them wild. Please! Keep up the good work!

Thumbs down about the comment about the Hudson ex-Raytheon workers property taxes going up by $600-$800 a year. Can you prove that it will not increase by that much? Our emergency personnel are receiving as stated in their contract warrant article 3, 4, 5 they are each going to receive additional increases on their anniversary date yearly and our school system is going to receive those additional salary increases yearly or every couple of years for some. Were

these pay step amounts and pay move salary increases listed in the HLN, or warrant articles? Not just on the town and school websites contract/warrant articles. So tell me again how much its going to cost the voters with these additional increases, the total tax impact with these increases added in?

Thumbs up to the HLN. If it werent for this newspapers thumbs Column giving residents the truth! Then where would we get! If it werent for the thumbs, I would just throw this paper in my wood stove, without even looking at it. Everyone I speak to reads the thumbs column.

Thumbs up to the person who found my cell phone at the Litchfi eld dump and turned it in to the Litchfi eld Police. It is good to know that there are still people who are honest.

Thumbs down to the man that loves to belittle people such as Jason and Chris. Maybe the signs were not put up by your favorite person. Maybe it was me, but wait - youll never know who I am. Very tired reading your complaints about Litchfi eld and some residents. Could you be a coward? Try acting like a man that I know you are not. Wait again; maybe you do not wear the pants in your household. This could be your way of thinking you are a man. You write like a coward. Almost forgot something again, theres a yard sale with lots of dresses and pretty colors this Saturday ...

Thumbs down to listening to gunshots all week-end long in the north end of Litchfi eld! Real nice way to relax - especially for those who have served active duty, and may suffer from PTSD. Can anything be done to restore peace to country living?

Thumbs up to Hudsons Highway Department this winter year. For the fi rst time in 12 years, I dont have to spend a lot of my money on re-soding, replanting or re-seeding half my property thats been ruthlessly destroyed by plow trucks! Enjoy your new, well deserved raises; your department has earned it!

Thumbs down to Obamas appointed Democrats that are being arrested daily all over the country. Governors, senators, 3 or 4 last week, gun smuggling, drugs, embezzling, they are dropping like fl ies. He knew he was putting criminals in offi ce, anything to get his Anti American, Communist Agenda shoved through ...

Thumbs up to Selectman Kevin Bourque for helping me change my fl at tire when I was stuck on Page Road Sunday morning. After talking

with this young man I learn not only is he a Selectman but he also serves on the Litchfi eld Fire Department. This is what makes our community so special. Thank you so much for serving our community in multiple levels.

Thumbs down to the Litchfi eld teachers union for not picking up their campaign signs. You were good enough to take the time to put them up, now that you got your money; you choose to leave your sign all over the roads. What are you waiting for? The taxpayers to pay the road department to pick them up for you?

Thumbs down to Selectmen chair John Brunelle. Were a small town with limited funds. Its time to start representing the taxpayers of Litchfi eld instead of a few of your cronies.

Thumbs down to John Brunele. Even though only a few people are willing to speak at Selectmen meetings, and take all the abuse associated with speaking the truth, there are many more standing right behind those gentlemen that support every word they say. The Selectmen better listen to the voters and start acting r responsible.

Thumbs down to Jason Guerette. Who are you to tell the selectmen anything? You lost the election ... now just stay home and be quiet ... better yet ... move out of town!

Thumbs down to Chris Pascucci. Stop lecturing the selectmen ... you have no clue! Several of my neighbors, as well as myself, were confused as to the story about the tax increases ... that turned out to be wrong. We didnt see the retraction! Dont be telling them things that you dont know! Stay away from those meetings ... youre making a fool of yourself, along with your buddies.

Thumbs down to the former fi re chief Schofi eld. After almost ruining the fi re department you have no right to say anything ... especially to the selectmen! Sour grapes taste pretty bad dont they?

Th ank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs up or down, are anonymous and not written by the Hudson~Litchfi eld News staff . Th umbs comments can be sent via telephone, 880-1516 or emailed to us at [email protected]. When submitting a Th umbs comment, please specify that you would like it printed in the Hudson~Litchfi eld News. During the election campaign, no comments will be allowed that are direct endorsements or censure of candidates on the thumbs page. No names are necessary. Please keep negative comments to the issue. Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.

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Hudson Fire LogSunday, March 30: 7:37 a.m. Wires down, Boyd Road. 8:09 a.m. Unresponsive person, Lowell Road. 9:02 a.m. Odor investigation, Lowell Road. 12:43 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason Road. 1:22 p.m. General illness, Par Lane. 3:58 p.m. Seizure, Musquash Road. 6:55 p.m. Head injury, Oak Drive (L). 8:33 p.m. Allergic reaction, Central Street. Monday, March 31: 7:59 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry Road. 9:24 a.m. Water problem, Pasture Drive. 5:38 p.m. Chest pain, Derry Road. 6:01 p.m. Service call, Rickey Drive. 6:17 p.m. Water problem, Bonnie Lane. Tuesday, April 1: 6:20 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason Road. 9:32 a.m. General illness, Baker Street. 10:51 a.m. Diffi culty breathing, Belknap Road. 11:26 a.m. Chest pain, Derry Road. 12:00 p.m. Diffi culty breathing, Executive Drive. 1:07 p.m. Diffi culty breathing, Dugout Road. 2:19 p.m. Chest pain, Library Street. 2:34 p.m. Vehicle fi re, Lowell Road. 2:30 p.m. Head injury, Kimball Hill Road. 6:53 p.m. Brush fi re, Lockwood Drive. Wednesday, April 2: 2:18 a.m. Structure fi re, Mobile Drive. 4:12 a.m. Odor investigation, Constitution Drive. 4:22 a.m. Chest pain, Mark Street. 6:51 a.m. Diffi culty breathing, Lowell Road. 7:07 a.m. General illness, Gibson Drive (L). 8:42 a.m. Service call, Mobile Drive. 1:31 p.m. Alarm box testing, Lowell Road. 2:32 p.m. Fall related injury, Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 5:38 p.m. Lift assist, Library Street. 7:40 p.m. Multiple injuries, Lowell Road. 7:44 p.m. Alarm box detail, Hudson Park Drive. 11:28 p.m. Diffi culty breathing, Brackett Lane. Thursday, April 3: 5:41 a.m. Box alarm, School Street. 9:55 a.m. Mutual aid RIT Team, Pelham.

10:17 a.m. Blasting, Greeley Street. 11:41 a.m. Unknown medical, Glasgow Circle. 11:58 a.m. Alarm box detail, Rebel Road. 12:41 p.m. Stroke, Lowell Road. 4:43 p.m. Unknown medical, Burns Hill Road. 6:26 p.m. Unknown medical, Bradford Circle. Friday, April 4: 3:54 a.m. Diffi culty breathing, Oban Drive. 12:07 p.m. Diffi culty breathing, Derry Road. 12:46 p.m. Diffi culty breathing, Kingston Way. 1:43 p.m. Head injury, Constitution Drive. 2:31 p.m. Mutual aid Engine, Derry. 3:22 p.m. Multiple

injuries, Karas Crossing. 4:18 p.m. Chest pain, Madelein Court. Saturday, April 5: 8:55 a.m. General illness, Old Robinson Road. 12:58 p.m. Fall related injury, Mission Lane. 2:06 p.m. Cardiac arrest, Ledge Road. 2:07 p.m. Unconscious person, Derry Street.

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Prime Appraisals Repeats as Hudson Rec Hoops Champs

John Kostro (#23) drives to the hoop during championship game action in the Hudson Rec mens 35 and Over Mens Basketball League.

by Marc AyotteScoring in the fi rst half of the Hudson Rec 35 and Over Mens

Basketball League championship game rivaled the droughts of the

Dust Bowl years of the 1930s and 1950s. However, in a spirited second half, it was Prime Appraisals (PA) that built upon its slim 13-11 halftime lead with a balanced second-half scoring performance to defeat D & R Plumbing by a 43-37 score.

Midway through the second half, D&R Plumbing took a commanding 28-20 lead. But PA responded with a Prime-Time 12-1 burst, spearheaded by back-to-back triples from John Lavoie and John Kostro, along with an And 1 from Bob Iannaco to take a 32-29 lead with 5:14 showing on the clock.

Player/sponsor Bob Wessons team took the lead for good on a key hoop in the paint from Iannaco that snapped a 34-all tie with less than three minutes remaining. Lavoie then drained both ends of a one and one from the charity stripe with 48 ticks remaining; fl ushing D&R Plumbings bid to dethrone the defending champs.

Leading Prime Appraisals in scoring as well as owning the boards was Bob Iannaco who scored seven of his team-high 11 points in the decisive second half. Five other players entered the scoring column, including Lavoie and John Kostro, each chipping in with seven. Filling out the score sheet was Scott Sweeney and Bob Wesson with

six apiece and Greg Gush with four. Leading D&R Plumbing in defeat was Tobin Dozois who rained-in four trifectas on his way to a game-high 16 points.

6th Grade Boys Basketball Team Defends Championship

Synchro Stars Skating TeamsEnd Season Strong

Members of the championship Prime Appraisal Team, front from left, are Scott Sweeney, John Kostro. Standing: Jason Lavoie, Bob Wesson, Bob Iannaco, Team

Manager John Lavoie, Sr., Greg Gush, Bob Davis, John Lavoie.

Prime Appraisals Bob Iannaco (#44) drains a baseline jumper for two of his 11 points in the Hudson Rec championship game of the 35

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Congratulations to the Hudson 6th grade boys basketball team! They traveled to Deerfi eld to defend their 2013 championship title. The boys initially played a tough ICB team who were out for revenge for the Bow tournament. However, ICB was no match for the Heat. The Hudson boys continued on in the tournament and remained undefeated breaking down Marshwood in the end for the championship. The Deerfi eld Championship was the last tournament of the season for the boys. It was a long season and at one point they were 14-14,

but they turned it around and fi nished with two championships and a fi nal record for the season of 33-19. What a great group of boys. Congratulations to the team, their families and their fans and thank you for a great season.

submitted by Carola Mandeville, Head CoachThe Synchro Stars synchronized skating teams fi nished

their competitive season with a strong showing at the Wallace Synchronized Skating Classic in Fitchburg, Mass. The Beginner 1 team earned the bronze medal while the Beginner 2 team earned the silver medal in their division. The Pre-Juvenile team had their best skate of the season placing seventh while the Open-Juvenile team continued their most successful season yet earning the silver medal for their division.

The Synchro Stars skate out of the Cyclone Arena in Hudson, and represent the Gate City Figure Skating Club. Try outs will begin in April to form teams for the 2014-2015 season. For more information visit the website at synchrostars.net.

Local Synchro Stars skaters include: Beginner 1: Aana Gulati (Hudson), Kathryn Miele (Salem) and

Mariella Tomasello (Salem) Beginner 2: Sophia

Tomasello (Salem), Astha Parikh (Salem), Ivana Danos (Windham) and Evaline Snell (Windham)

Pre-Juvenile: Vivianne Snell (Windham), Grace Lumley (Salem), and Kaylee Ouellette (Hudson)

Open-Juvenile: Sara Duclos (Windham) and Jessica Hanifan (Pelham)

Kneeling: Sam Mullett. Standing: Davonte McKoy-Sophos, Jack DeWitt, Adam Regan, Brett McKinley, Adam Scharn, Cam Jones, Meshack Mugariri,

Timmy Connors and Kyle Boucher. Back row: Kevin DeWitt, Kevin Boucher, Alyssa Scharn and Doug Mullett.

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