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by Kaylee Murphy On Friday and Saturday the Women’s Guild hosted its annual Hannah

Dustin Quilters Guild Quilt Show at the Hudson Community Center. Therewere approximately 140 quilts and 60 exhibits. Quilts were made by Guildmembers. Various ribbons were given out to the best ones.

There was a basket raffle and a door prize. The proceeds from the rafflego to the David’s House at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, which helps families ofill children. They also donate quilts to these families. The money also goesto the Lowell Quilt Museum. The door prize was 100 scratch tickets. Therewere 32 beautiful and creatively made baskets that were generously donated;

some had a value of $200.

by Jay HobsonThe Hudson

Fish andGame Clubwas the sceneof a VFW-sponsoredVeteransAppreciationDay lastSaturday fromnoon to 4 p.m.

Eventorganizer

Glenn Della-Monica ofthe VFW saidthat althoughthe picnicand activitieswere to showappreciationto vets, itwas also anopportunityto let newerveteransknow that theVFW was aplace and anorganizationthat they might want to join.

Hudson VFW Post 5791 Commander Mike Dustin said thatsome newer veterans have the wrong impression of the VFW.

“Some of the younger guys think that the VFW is just a

place for older guys to have drinks and share war stories.In reality, the VFW is here for veterans who have foughton foreign soil and is here to help with information and,in some respects, aid veterans in what they may needwhether it is helping in a charitable way or giving vets anoutlet or yes, have a social time in the canteen,” Dustinsaid.

“Cootie” Richard Tripp said that his group, the MilitaryOrder of the Cootie, is a fund raising and Honor Degreeorganization of the VFW.

“We wear a little bug pin somewhere on our clothingand if someone touches it, say trying to brush the ‘bug’off, then it is a dollar donation,” Tripp says with a laugh.

Tripp said that the Cooties visit veterans in the hospital,have blood drives and other charitable activities for vets.

SenatorKelly Ayottedropped bythe picnicand spoketo many of

the estimated150 people inattendance.

“Thisis a greatappreciationday for theVFW andAmericanLegion andI’m honored tosupport theseorganizations,our veteransand theirfamilies for allthat they’vedone for ournation,” Ayottesaid.

Ayotte said thatshe comes from amilitary family andthat her husband isan Iraq War veteranand member of theVFW.

“This morning Iwas at Manchestertalking to theenlisted GuardAssociationand OfficersAssociation, they’re

having a conferencethere,” Ayotte said.She said that,

“without ourveterans wewouldn’t havefreedom.”

“We need tocontinue to fightfor them (veterans)when it comes tohealthcare andensuring that theyhave our supportfor what they’vedone in defendingthis nation. That is

very important to me, that’s why I’m always fighting to get theVA [Veteran’s Administration] to get the healthcare right andto make sure that we don’t cut benefits,” Ayotte said.

Behind the Fish and Game building at a little pond,

children and dads were fishing and catching rainbow trout.Inside the club house, at an indoor shooting range, kids

and adults were having a go at targets at a distance of 50 feet.One shooter, 4-year-old Jordan Hein, was being taught by

his grandfather, Ralph Fairbanks, known to Jordan as “Papa,”and instructor Bill Dutton, on the finer points of shooting arifle.

“He actually hit the target!” Fairbanks said later.The picnic included hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad

and potato salad.Della-Monica said that about 150 people came to the

event and more than 10 applications to join the VFW werehanded out.

“That was double our expectations,” Della-Monica said.He also said that 40 people used the shooting range from

age 4 to 65, 10 people caught fish and there were 11 winnersof the $700 in door prizes.

“We want to give a big thanks to all the vets and to thosevets that made this event a success,” Della-Monica said.

VFW Veteran Appreciation Day a Success

Hannah Dustin QuiltersExhibit Works of Art

Prize winner Susan Schiff.

Prize winner Carolyn K. Inglis.

Prize winner Sandra Morency.

Some “Cooties” pose in front of their “Cootiemobile.”From left: Mike Dustin, Pete Rodonis, Richard Tripp, Dave Oullette, Jorg Dreusicke, and Jack Cantara.

by Kaylee Murphy The next step at Presentation of Mary

Academy in Hudson will happen onMay 26, when after almost three yearsof planning and fundraising, the schoolis ready to have a groundbreakingceremony to celebrate the physical start ofconstruction. The plans are ready, the i’shave been dotted and all the t’s crossed.

This is part of the strategic plan at theacademy to bring “a legacy of excellencebeyond academics.”

Starting at 1 p.m., shovels will move

the ground (where the gap between theoriginal 1927 building and the 2012turf athletic field will be filled) withthis addition. The PMA Choir and theentire student body will be singing atthis historic and happy event. Each student will be givena special commemorative pail and shovel so they can fullyparticipate in the ceremony. There will be a prayer serviceafter the groundbreaking ceremony with special guests anddignitaries, and then there will be refreshments for all theguests in the old gym.

The gym will be completed in 2017. The new center willhave a 36,000-square-foot gymnasium with a high school-sized divisible court. This will allow multiple simultaneoussports practices and gym classes. PMA currently offers theco-curricular sports of golf, cross country, basketball (boysand girls), lacrosse, softball and cheer. The new bleacherseating will allow room for 300 and will include lockerrooms, bathrooms and a concession stand. PMA’s current

gym was built back in 1928, but it has supporting columns inthe court and only allows for a 9.5 foot rim.

The new center will provide 1,400 seats for stageproductions. Currently the largest meeting area in thebuilding, which is the Alumni Hall, only has enoughseating for 180. Neither the Alumni Hall nor the currentgym has enough capacity to hold the entire student body.Multipurpose rooms will also be created, and an elevator willbe added. Two additional parking lots will be built and therewill be a total of 300 spaces.

The overall cost of the Thompson Center For Athletics AndPerforming Arts will be $8.5 million.

For more information e-mail Diana LaMothe [email protected] or call 889-6054, ext. 200. Besure to RSVP by May 16.

Community Invitedto Thompson Center at PMA

Staff photos by Jay Hobson

Addison Poliquin, 7, front, and her dad, PaulPoliquin, display the two rainbow trout they caught.

Ken Ives of the VFW and Fish and Game Club slaves over a hot grill.

S t a f f p h o t o s b y K a y l e e M u r p h y

Artist rendering of how new gym will attach to the main building.

by Kaylee Murphy HIDTA (High Intensity Drug

Trafficking Areas) is bringingresources and personnel to Hudsonto help contribute to fighting the drugepidemic.

With the growing concern of thehigh rate of heroin and meth use notonly in New England, but nationally,the Hudson police have quietly andefficiently taken action to help preventthe growth of these dangerous drugsand to reduce the availability of

illegal drugs to the public. HudsonPD began to notice a problem in thebeginning of 2014 when they saw anincrease in overdoses. There were 28heroin ODs and 53 ODs in total. In2015, the numbers stayed the same.In 2012, there were only three ODs,and four in 2013. The drastic spikein numbers alarmed HPD and theydecided that something needed to bedone about this nationwide problemthat is now affecting our town as wellas surrounding areas.

So far this year there have been 14overdoses and three deaths, only twoof which were attributed to prescriptiondrugs. We are only four months intothe year. A few years ago prescriptionpills were cheap and, therefore,

more popular than heroin and meth.However, their prices increased oncethe demand went up. When thishappened, heroin and meth/Fentanylstarted to become popular because itwas much cheaper.

The firefighters’ statistics are higherbecause they track the number of ODsby the amount of times they administerNarcan. However, you can useNarcan multiple times on one personat one time. Both firefighters andpolice respond to an overdose, but the

firefighters are the ones that administerthe Narcan.Hudson police joined the High

Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas(HIDTA) about three or four years agoto help combat drugs not only in ourarea, but nationwide. HIDTA was aprogram created by Congress with theestablishment of the Anti-Drug AbuseAct of 1988. It’s currently being usedin certain counties in 48 states aswell as Puerto Rico, the U.S. VirginIslands, and the District of Columbia.Throughout the country the programfunds over 700 initiatives. It’s difficultto be invited into HIDTA. There issome large drug movement in Hudson.

Chief Lavoie Talks About HIDTA

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Accola des

Accola des Brittney Lambert of Hudson and Jacob Mercier of Litchfield,

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s student-athletes, have earned a

minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5/4.0 scale after the fall semester,achieved second year academic status, and been a member of a springvarsity team for the entire season.

The Guill Family of Hudson is proud to announce that KatelynGuill has been accepted into the 2020 class of Veterinary Medicineat Kansas State University. In addition to her acceptance into thedoctorate degree program with KSU-CVM, Katelyn has maintainedDean’s List status at Emmanuel College, where she has recently beenawarded inclusion in the 2016 edition of Who’s Who Among Studentsin American Universities and Colleges. The Who’s Who AmongStudents program honors outstanding students in the graduating classfor their academic achievements and their contributions to the Collegecommunity. Katelyn will graduate from Emmanuel College thisspring with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; she will starther doctorate degree program at Kansas State University in the fall.Congratulations to the future, Dr. Katelyn Guill, DVM.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame hasannounced the members of the 2016 NFF Hampshire Honor Society,which is comprised of college football players from all divisions ofplay who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughouttheir college career. A total of 868 players from 275 schools qualified

for membership as the society celebrates its 10th year, setting a newrecord for the number of players honored during the history of theprogram. Plymouth State University’s representatives in the group ofseniors includes offensive linemen Ryan Bellerose of Hudson.

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submitted by Robert Everett A handful of Alvirne JROTC Cadets assisted with the VFW Hudson Memorial Post 5791 sponsored

Veterans Appreciation Day held this past Saturday at the Hudson Fish and Game Club. These cadetsvolunteered their time to assist members of the VFW and American Legion host an afternoon of fun for localveterans and their families. The cadets assisted with set up, and manning the tables for children’s activities.US Senator Kelley Ayotte, State Senator Sharon Carson and State Representatives Russ and Lynne Oberstopped by to visit and speak with the veterans and their family members and listen to their concerns.

submitted by Judy King, Alvirne High School Alvirne’s Forest and Wildlife Management and Veterinary

Science programs competed in the statewide FFA (Future Farmers

of America) competition held at the Radisson Hotel, Nashua onApril 16 and 17 and had extraordinary results. Both teams placedfirst and qualified for nationals. The national competition will beheld in Kentucky this fall. Several Alvirne Veterinary Science andForest and Wildlife Management students placed in the top spotsfor individual events as well.

Betsy Craig, Veterinary Science 2 teacher and Mike Gagnon,

Forest and Wildlife Management teacher spent countless hourspreparing students for the competition. Jenny Beaudry, VeterinaryScience 1 teacher and Christina Murdock, DVM, Alvirne graduate

also supported Betsy Craig and the Veterinary Science team.Veterinary Science first place team included Alexis Efraimson

(first place individual); Haylee Hickey; Rebecca Skahan; and JackieHoagland.

Forestry first place team included Mark Harvey (first placeindividual); Kalei Greenlaw; Tom Michaud; and Mike Fraser.

FFA Teams Place First

Members of Alvirne FFA competed in numerous career development events.

C o u r t e s y p h o t o

ROTC Cadets Assist with

Veterans Appreciation Day In front of the VFW Cootie Wagon,

standing, left to right, Dave Ouellette,PDC; Rob Everett, VFW Auxiliary;

John Kroehler, VFW; Kate Ouellette,President VFW Auxiliary; Richard

Tripp, VFW; Val Harnadek,Commander American Legion Post 48;

Jorg Drueusicke, Commander VFWDistrict 6; Lew Chipola, Commander,

VFW Department of NH; US Sen.Kelley Ayotte; State Senator SharonCarson; State Representative Lynne

Ober; Mike Dustin, Commander VFWPost 5791; State Representative RussOber, Glenn Della-Monica, VFW .Kneeling : Alvirne JROTC C/LTC

Gillian McNally, C/ Msgt Derek Desrochers,

C/A1C KaitlynHennessy, C/A1C AlexFitzpatrick

and C/Amn CollinConnor.

Musical Inspiration

Flautists play for Worship Service at Litchfield Community Church.



What’s Floatingin Your Well Water

this Week?

by Kaylee Murphy This past week, the NHDES observed National Drinking Water Week. The

theme this year is, “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It.” NHDES is urgingpeople to test their private wells. Half of New Hampshire residents get theirwater from private wells and the other half from community water systems.

On the NHDES website, Sarah Pillsbury states, “In New Hampshire, theestimated funding need is $2.9 billion over the next 10 years for drinkingwater and wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repairs and replacement.”

Soil testing results for schools and playgrounds in the 1.5 mile radiusaround the Saint-Gobain factory are still pending. For more information orthe latest updates visit des.nh.gov.

W at s F oat ngin Your Well Water

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y Kay ee Murp y This past week, the NHDES observed National Drinking Water Week. The

theme this year is, “Your Water – To Know It Is To Love It.” NHDES is urgingpeople to test their private wells. Half of New Hampshire residents get theirwater from private wells and the other half from community water systems.

n the NHDES website, Sarah Pillsbury states, “In New Hampshire, thestimated funding need is $2.9 billion over the next 10 years for drinking

water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades, repairs and replacement.”oil testing results for schools and playgrounds in the 1.5 mile radius

round the Saint-Gobain factory are still pending. For more information orthe latest updates visit des.nh.gov.


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Explore the Ways to Show You Care this Mother’s Day(MS) — Mother’s Day is the one day each year when men, women

and children across the country gather to honor the mothers in theirlives. Though it can be challenging to find new and unique ways todisplay your affection for Mom on Mother’s Day, rest assured thatsometimes the simplest concepts are the ones mothers most appreci-ate. This year, look no further than the following ideas for some in-spiration as you aim to make this Mother’s Day as special as possiblefor the mother or mothers in your life.

• Give the gift of sweet treats. What better way to highlight mom’ssweetness than with some delicious treats made just for her? Wheth-

er you decide to whip up some homemade confections inthe kitchen or visit a nearby store for something decadent,mom will no doubt appreciate the chance to indulge on herbig day. Moms who prefer cookies and portable snacks willno doubt enjoy Pocky and Péjoy biscuit sticks. These tastysnacks from Gilco are dipped or filled with popular flavors,such as chocolate and strawberry, and are now availablewith green tea cream. Pair with a cup of tea, coffee or which-ever beverage mom prefers to complement her favorite treat.Pocky is available in most grocery stores, and can typicallybe found in the Asian food section.

• Make a meal to remember. Mom deserves a night offfrom dinner detail, and while dining out is an option, ahomemade meal may come across as more intimate andheartfelt. Thanks to kitchen appliances that make it easierthan ever to prepare gourmet meals at home, you can nowmake restaurant-style meals in your kitchen without sacrific-ing restaurant-quality taste. For example, new tacook RiceCookers from Tiger Corporation do more than just perfectlysteam rice. They also incorporate synchro-cooking to cooktwo different items at once. Present mom with her favoriteAsian-inspired poultry-and-rice dish or use the cooker to eas-ily bake bread or steam a side of vegetables. Pair the mealwith her favorite wine and make sure you handle all thecleanup.

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• Plan a Mother’s Day picnic. Busy moms may lookforward to a break from the bustle of daily routines. Anafternoon picnicking outdoors can be the ideal way to enjoya special Mother’s Day. Plan an easy menu of foods that haveportability. It’s easy to transport hot or cold foods when youhave Tiger Stainless Steel Thermal Wares on hand. A refresh-ing fruit salad can be kept cool for about 8 hours. If mom

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Moms are sure to appreciate Mother’s Day celebrations focused on food, pampering and fun.

Honor the Accomplishments of WomenWomen all over the world have made great strides

in gender equality and personal advancement sincethe earliest times of women’s suffrage, liberation andentrance into the workforce. There are still many peoplewho would like to see women be able to do more, andthese people continue to focus their efforts on helpingfemale populations worldwide achieve their goals.

International Women’s Day has been observed sincethe early 20th cen-tury. In 1909, the first

National Women’sDay was observedacross the UnitedStates. The event wascelebrated on the lastSunday of Februaryuntil 1913.

Women aroundthe world also begancelebrating this spe-cial day each year intheir own ways. Dur-ing a time of greatupheaval and the imminence ofWorld War I, the newly namedInternational Women’s Day wasmoved to March 8 and it remainsto be celebrated on this day everyyear.

Since its inception, Internation-al Women’s Day has grown tobecome a global day of celebra-tion and recognition of womenacross the world. It is now anofficial holiday in Afghanistan,Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,Burkina Faso, Cambodia, China,Cuba, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau,Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,Laos, Madagascar, Moldova,

Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. In somecountries, men celebrate the accomplishments of women by offeringflowers and small gifts. Others celebrate it as a type of Mother’s Daywhen children bestow gifts on their mothers.

Thousands of events are held throughout the world to commemo-rate International Women’s Day. The theme for the 2013 celebra-tion is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” It serves as areminder that while equal rights of women have progressed, thefemale population must remain diligent in their efforts to championwomen’s equality.

Many towns and cities host their own International Women’sDay celebrations. Families who want to celebrate on their own canattend a female-driven art event, research notable female inventorsor scientists or compose a family tree that highlights the accomplish-ments of women in their own families.

More information is available at www.internationalwomensday.com.

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate and recognizethe accomplishments of women across the globe.


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How Kids can Help out Around the HouseDual-income households have be-

come the norm, replacing householdsin which only one parent works. Inan analysis of the Decennial Censusand the American Community SurveyPublic Use Microdata Sample files,the Pew Research Center found that60 percent of married couples withchildren under 18 lived in dual-income households in 2012. That’snearly double the amount of house-holds where only fathers worked, and10 times the number of householdswhere only mothers worked.

While there are many financialbenefits to dual-income households,managing a household in whichboth parents work full-time can bedifficult. Parents who both work full-

time have less time to maintain theirhomes, and few may have the energyto keep up with the chores and cookdinner each night. Involving the kidswith helping out around the housecan be a great way for parents toinstill a sense of responsibility in theiryoungsters while also taking some ofthe burden off Mom and Dad.

How much kids can help outaround the house depends on thereages. The following are a few age-specific chores kids can do to makelife at home a little easier on theirparents.

ToddlersToddlers and preschool-aged children might not be able to do too

much to lighten their parents’ loads, but simple chores like cleaningup their play areas can make things easier. Make kids responsiblefor putting their toys away after play time. Kids between the ages of

two and three also can help set the table for dinner by laying outplacemats, but make sure such youngsters steer clear of utensils.

4- to 5-year-oldsChildren finishing up preschool and those currently enrolled in

kindergarten can pitch in a little more around the house than theydid as toddlers, setting the table for meals (prevent kids from access-

ing sharp utensils like steak knives)and even helping with some simplemeal prep. Such youngsters can puttheir folded laundry away and cleantheir rooms as well.

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graders are old enough to be givenmore significant chores than theyhad when they were younger. Kidsbetween the ages of six and nine canbe trusted to feed the pets, thoughparents should teach them the ap-propriate times to feed pets each dayand the correct amount of food toplace in bowls so pets don’t overeat.Kids in this age group also can rakeleaves and water plants around the

house after being taught how toproperly water each plant. Foldinglaundry, dusting furniture and book-shelves and taking out the garbageare a few more tasks kids betweenthe ages of six and nine should beable to handle.

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help out in ways that can makeparents’ lives much easier. Suchyoungsters can clean bathrooms,do laundry, vacuum the floors, andload and unload the dishwasher.Such chores are time-consuming and

complex, and parents may want to give older kids allowances orincrease their allowances to show their appreciation.

AdolescentsAdolescents can be trusted to make simple meals and babysit

their younger siblings, saving parents time and money. If ado-lescents babysit, consider paying them for their time even if theyalready receive an allowance.

When giving kids additional responsibilities around the house,parents should realize that kids won’t always be perfect when doingtheir chores. Resist the temptation to do chores for them, and praiseand encourage kids when they do things right.

Shop Smart for Mother’s Day

Come spring, shoppers often ask, “What gift should I get Mom forMother’s Day?” How do people transform the sentiments they havefor their mother into gifts that represent love and devotion? Buyinga Mother’s Day gift is no easy task, especially for those who waituntil the last minute to do their shopping.

Beginning early can ease the pressure of Mother’s Day shopping.Research gift options at least a month prior so that you can read re-views on products and services to guarantee quality. You also wantto make sure the gift will arrive on time if you will be ordering yourgift online. Here are other ways to shop in a smart manner.

* Do some sleuthing. Play detective and take inventory of whatMom likes to do the most. If you ask your mother what she wants,she will likely brush off the question and tell you nothing. It is up toyou to do the investigative work. Pay attention to conversations andsee if there is anything she mentions wanting to try or somethingaround the house that may need updating. Practical gifts are less

likely to end up unopened in the basement orattic.

* Check expiration dates. Gift certificatesand cards for particular stores or services arepopular come Mother’s Day. But it is essential tocheck expiration dates on the certificates or findgifts, as there is a good chance Mom will putoff pampering herself and you would not wantthe gift to expire before she has a chance to useit. In compliance with the law, chain restaurantgift cards don’t expire for at least five years frompurchase. Those might be your safest bet.

* Verify a business. Although Mom may lovea cute boutique that just opened, verify thebusiness before buying a gift card from it. Anunpredictable economy has made it even harderfor new businesses to succeed, and you don’twant Mom to be stuck with a worthless gift cardshould the new business not thrive. If she reallylikes a particular new business, take her on ashopping spree at the store instead.

* Skip the chocolate overload. Flowers andchocolates are traditional Mother’s Day gifts.However, calorie-conscious women may notwant to be faced with the temptation of a ware-house-sized box of chocolate treats. If Mom

truly loves chocolate, treat her to a gourmetpiece or two, but don ’t make that your main gift.* Avoid “final sale” items. It can be tempt-

ing to peruse the deep-discount rack at Mom’sfavorite store when retailers cut prices on itemsin anticipation of a new season. However, thesesales may come with restrictions on returnsor exchanges. Unless you know Mom willlike what you pick out, avoid the “final sale”racks in favor of items that can be returned orexchanged.

* Ask for a price match. In an effort to keep aloyal customerbase, manystores willprice matchagainst com-petitors’ ads.Therefore, ifyou feel morecomfortable at

a certain store,print out the

advertised price and bring it toyour favorite store. There’s a goodchance they will give you the itemfor the same price. This worksparticularly well for tech gifts thattypically go on sale in the daysleading up to a holiday or specialevent.

There are different ways tomake shopping for Mother’s Daygifts a little easier and guaranteethe best experience for Mom aswell.


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submitted by the Offices of U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly AyotteU.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) recently

introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of theTreasury to mint a coin in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the SpaceShuttle Challenger tragedy and in honor of Christa McAuliffe. Proceedsfrom sales of the coin would support FIRST programs that engage andinspire young people to pur sue opportunities in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM), without incurring any cost totaxpayers.

“Christa McAuliffe’s quest for knowledge and discovery has served as aninspiration to Granite Staters and people across the nation,” said SenatorShaheen. “She was a beloved teacher who opened the eyes of youngpeople around the world to the wonders of our planet and universe. Inthe 30 years since the Challenger tragedy, her memory has been honoredfrom Concord to the halls of Congress and beyond. Engraving her imageon a coin and using the proceeds to encourage young people’s interest in

science, technology, engineering and math through FIRST Robotics is afitting tribute.”

“New Hampshire’s own Christa McAuliffe inspired and encouragedyoung people to follow their dreams, and we introduced this legislation tohonor and remember her legacy in recognition of the 30th anniversary ofthe Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy,” said Senator Ayotte. “By encouragingyoung people to take an interest in science and technology and allowingthem exciting opportunities to become more involved in these importantfields, FIRST will serve as a natural recipient of the funds that will begenerated through the sale of the Christa McAuliffe commemorative coins.In New Hampshire, we’re proud to be the home of FIRST, which continuesto inspire a growing number of young people to reach for the stars andachieve their dreams.”

“I’m thankful for Senators Ayotte and Shaheen for their continueddedication to the future of New Hampshire’s students and their involvementin furthering FIRST’s mission. As New Hampshire’s first teacher in space,Christa McAuliffe embodied the spirit of curiosity and desire for educationthat FIRST seeks to spread throughout our state and nation. It would be

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Arbor Day + Eversource = Trees for Hudsonby Len Lathrop

Simple, Eversource, to plant some treeand take down some damaged trees.Logistics seemed simple: two trees onthe Hudson Common (aka Library Park)and some big pines on Hurley Streetbeing taken down. Timeframes werehard to determine; but wait now, trees tobe planted on Melendy by the pickleballcourts and a second one at the corner ofLowell and Pelham Roads.

It’s showtime; camera ready, parkedat the former skateboard park, meetMichael Stanek, Transmission Arboristwho is already at the planting site. Hehad already found the stake that theHudson Highway Department had put inthe ground to mark the spot. Mr. Stanekhad even dug the hole for the new tree.All that was needed was the crew fromShady Hill Nursery of Londonderry.Stanek mentions that this nursery workswith Eversource all over the state. The conversation hasbegun, maybe more like a Q & A. Isn’t this just an Arbor Day

show of good faith? Well, somewhat,but Eversource replaces trees acrossthe state on a regular basis whentransmission and distribution lines areaffected by trees. Stanek talks abouthow Eversource likes to do things rightto replant trees, when one has to beremoved.

Joining the planting team also wasLauren Malerich, a Public InvolvementSpecialist working with Eversource.Together with Stanek they made aknowledgeable team who had a lot ofinformation, far more than this shortarticle space allows; but if you livenear transmission or distribution linesand want to make changes to yourtrees, consult the informational “PlanBefore You Plant” brochure, which isposted on Eversource.com.

Working with the “Plan BeforeYou Plant” brochure at the pickleballpark, the plant was just 30 feet fromthe distribution lines so a maple wasused, which also matched the existing

trees along Melendy; but when the tree was sighted by theBlodgett Cemetery it was only 16 feet to the distributionlines, so a dogwood was planted as indicated in the red zoneof the guide.

“Arbor Day marks a great time of year to plant new trees,”noted Eversource Transmission Arborist Michael Stanek.“And, it is an opportunity to remind property owners to planbefore you plant. Trees and power lines can coexist, byconsidering the height of a mature tree and planting onlylow-growing trees near utility lines.”

https://www.eversource.com/Content/docs/default-source/

pdfs/before-you-plant-nh-ma.pdf?sfvrsn=0From the brochure: Low-growing trees maturing up to 25

feet in height such as crabapple, dogwood, hawthorn, plum,and Japanese maple can be planted near roadside powerlines, in the Red Zone, which is up to 15 feet from the powerlines.

Medium-sized trees, maturing at heights of 25-45 feet, canbe planted between15 and 30 feet from the power lines, inthe Yellow Zone. Such trees include arborvitae, floweringcherry, magnolia, hornbeam, and shadblow.

Large-growing trees, reaching heights of more than 45 feet,should be planted at least 30 feet from power lines, in theGreen Zone. Oak, maple, locust, spruce, and pine are someexamples.

While this simple “take a couple of pictures of treeplanting” became an afternoon of learning about treesand the work that Eversource is doing to provide power to

everyone, and makeit very reliable, thereis a formula to nothaving odd-shapedtrees - trim themaround lines and thehealthier the tree,the safer the tree.Watch this summer asEversource works withthe property owner atthe corner of Adelaideand Central Streets,to see the changesthat have beenagreed to under thosetransmission lines.

e planting is complete in front of the Hudson Pickle ball park, from left Lauren Malerich, Publicinvolvement specialist for Eversoure , Shady Hill Nursery Crew, Michael Sanek, transmission Arborist

for Eversource and two crew members for Shady Hill

Dogwood tree at thecorner of Pelham roadand Lowell road, choosen for that site as the treeis within 16 feet of thedistributions lines

Legislation Introduced to Honor Mcauliffe,Support STEM Programs

submitted by the Office of US Senators Kelly AyotteU.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Shelley

Moore Capito (R-WV) announced on April 29 thatthey had introduced the Working Families ReliefAct, legislation that would make it easier for workingfamilies to access childcare for their children.

“As working mothers ourselves, we know firsthandthe importance of giving families flexibility and optionsto balance their careers and personal lives,” said thesenators . “The Working Families Relief Act will makeit easier for small businesses to offer childcare to theiremployees on a pre-tax basis. This bill already hasbipartisan support in the House, and we’ll push for itsswift passage so we can better support working womenand families all across the country.”

The Working Families Relief Act would increasethe maximum amount that employers can provideor employees can set aside to the Dependent CareAssistance Program (DCAP), a flexible spendingaccount which they can use to pay for childcare on apre-tax basis. DCAP can also be used to pay for eldercare. This bill raises that cap to $10,500 and indexesit for inflation. It also provides tax credits to employerswho match the DCAP contributions to encourage themto offer this benefit.

The House companion to this bill was introduced byMike Kelly (R-PA) and Linda Sanchez (D-CA).

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Rose (Lemire)Riendeau, 72, ofEnglewood, Fla., andHudson, N.H., passedaway April 9, 2016, atEnglewood Hospital inFlorida.

Mrs. Riendeau wasborn in Windsor, Vt.,on Feb. 25, 1944.

Rose was the daughter of late Jeannette(Lemire) Duval and Rudolf Lemire. AfterRose’s father “Rudy” passed away whenshe was 8 years old, she was raised by

the late Noel Duval after moving toMerrimack/Litchfield where she and hersiblings grew up and currently reside.

Rose always saw the best in others.She accepted everyone she met as theywere and withoutcriticism or

judgment. Rosealways took careof others beforeherself. She wasa caretaker allher life and ananny most ofher adult life.She took pride inhelping to raiseother’s children.She was loved

and appreciated by those children andtheir families. Rose loved to cook andbake. She loved going on cruises withher husband, Jean, and their friends.She loved spending her time with herchildren and grandchildren.

Rose is survived by her lovinghusband of 53 years, Jean Riendeau;her daughter, Victoria and husbandIvan Soto; her middle daughter, LindaRiendeau; and her son, Richard anddaughter-in-law Johanne Riendeau.She leaves behind her belovedgrandchildren, Zachary and Alishia

Soto, Kayla, Trever and GabriellaRiendeau; her brother, Paul and sister-in-law Catherine Lemire; her sister, Claireand brother-in-law Sonny Donah; andmany nieces and nephews. Rose also

leaves behind the many children andtheir families for whom she cared forand loved over the years.

Calling hours were held May 5 at theDumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50Ferry St., in Hudson. A Funeral Masswill be held at St. John XXIII Parish at St.

John the Evangelist Church, 27 LibrarySt., Hudson, on Friday, May 6, at 10a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks thatdonations be made to the AmericanDiabetes Association or the AmericanHeart Association.

To leave an online message ofcondolence, get directions or formore information please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.

Friday, May 6Hudson Memorial Post 5791, 15 Bockes

Rd., will be hosting its annual Loyalty Day/Scholastic Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. with

social time beginning at 6:30 p.m. PublicLaw 85-529 states: “That the 1st of May of eachyear is hereby designated as Loyalty Day and is tobe set aside as a special day for the reaffirmation ofloyalty to the United States of America and for therecognition of the heritage of American freedom... and inviting the people of the United States toobserve such day, in schools and other suitableplaces, with appropriate ceremonies.” We willbe honoring educators, students, public safetyand town servants and other citizens for theirservice and dedication to Hudson, Litchfield andLondonderry on this day. For more informationcontact the post canteen at 598-4594, Mondaythrough Friday, from 12 to 8 p.m. or Rob Everett,Chairman, at 229-7319 or [email protected].

Friday, May 6 thru Sunday, May 8Presentation of Marcy Academy seventh graders

is having a Bake Sale at Countrybrook Farms onLowell Road on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to4 p.m. They are raising funds for their eighth gradetrip to Washington, D.C.

Saturday, May 7 Litchfield Town Clean Up Day will be

held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting atTown Hall. All supplies, water and snacks

will be provided. Please join us!

Everyone is invited to join in on the fun atAlvirne Open Farm Day. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,come see our farm in action - take a tour of thedairy, watch our forestry students show off theirskills, smell the flowers at the Blooming Broncos’Greenhouse and Flower Shop, and learn about ourfuzzy friends at the Agri-Kennel. Make and takeprojects for the kids, wool spinning demonstrationsand connect with local farms. You can evenexperience an old fashioned draft horse plow andtake a picture with our beautiful new horse!

Electronics Recycling Fundraiser to supportBoy Scout Troop 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., LitchfieldTechnology Park parking lot, 480 Charles BancroftHwy. Have you started spring cleaning? Doyou have old electronics that are collecting dust?Here’s your chance to get them out of the waywithout leaving town and help your local BoyScout troop at the same time! It can’t get anyeasier! Just drive up in your car, and we will havepeople available to help you unload. There isa reasonable fee to safely recycle the items. It’sreally that simple! (We can arrange for a pick up, ifneeded.) Note that white goods (e.g., refrigerators,dishwashers, etc.) and fluorescent lights are notaccepted at this event. For more details, call 429-9821 or visit our webpage at http://troop11nh.info.Thank you for your support!

Fields and Fun Comedy Night Silent Auction.Come join the Hudson Kiwanis Club and theHudson Girls Softball League in a fun evening ofentertainment, food and laughs in support of the

renovation of Hudson’s Kiwanis Field, a three yearmajor renovation project to update this field intoa “Showcase Field” for recreation and tournamentuse! This event, which will be held at the HudsonVFW, 15 Bockes Rd., from 6:30 to

11 p.m., includes a DJ, dinner, games and comedypresented by nationally recognized comics fromthe Boston area, including Alana Susko, DrewDunn and Joey Carroll as well as dozens of silent

auction items at all price ranges – something foreverybody! Tickets are $25, or tables of eight at$160. Contact Mimi Guessferd at 321-0926 fortickets. Come help us make this field renovation

a reality!

Sunday, May 8 & Thursday, May 19A Used Book Sale to benefit the Hudson

library will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.on May and from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 19

at the Hills Library building, 16 Library St. inHudson.

Tuesday, May 10Take Effective Action. Join Master

Certified Life Coach Diane MacKinnon,M.D., for an interactive discussion and

learn how to take action that leads toaccomplishing the things most important to us.We’ll learn skills and tools to assist us in takingeffective action and avoid spinning our wheels.7-8:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194

Derry Rd., Hudson. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. Go to rmlnh.org/events or call 886-

6030.

Wednesday, May 11The Pelham/Hudson Democratic Town

Committee is pleased to announce DanielWeeks has accepted its invitation to our

joint committee meeting. Daniel will speakabout his candidacy for Executive Council and thenthere will be time for Q&A. The meeting convenesat 7 p.m.; the venue is the Rodgers Memorial

Library, 194 Derry Rd., Hudson.

Thursdays, May 12 & May 26Unraveled Knitting & Stitching Group

meets every second and fourth Thursdaynight of the month at the Aaron Cutler

Library from 6 to 8 p.m. to stitch, swappatterns, and socialize. All levels from beginnerto advanced are welcome. Even if you have neverpicked up a needle, our group members will helpyou get started! Feel free to call the circulationdesk with questions at 424-4044.

Thursday, May 12 & Saturday, May 28Free Films at Rodgers Memorial Library. The

Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson hosts twofree film series. Cinema Celebration, secondThursdays at 2 and 6:30 p.m., catch films youmay have missed in the theaters. On May 12 seethe academy award winning film about Lili Elbe,a transgender pioneer, starring Eddie Redmayneand Alicia Vikander. Fourth Saturdays is the FreeFamily Film Festival, see family friendly films. OnMay 28 see the animated film about a polar bearwho tries to protect his arctic homeland from realestate developers. See films on our big screen,snacks will be served. Call the library film line at816-4535 or check our events calendar rmlnh.org/

events for details.

Friday, May 13

Getting the Scoop on Your Ancestors inOld Newspapers. The Rodgers MemorialLibrary Genealogy Club presents this

webinar with Lisa Louise Cooke. It’s amazingthe information that can be found in historical

newspapers! Lisa will share how to identifynewspapers that likely cover your ancestors,websites that have digitized newspaper collectionsand more! 1:30 p.m. at Rodgers Memorial

Library, www.rodgerslibrary.org or 886-6030. TheGenealogy Club meets the second Friday of eachmonth at 1:30 p.m. Check our website or call thelibrary for future speakers and topics.

Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14Hudson Recreation’s annual Father-Daughter

Dance will be held on two nights this year, May 13and May 14. We will be hosting a Daddy DaughterCandy Land Sweet Moments Dance. Tickets will goon sale the first week in May. For ticket purchasedate information check our website at www.hudsonrec.com.

Saturday, May 14Adult Board Gaming Day at RodgersMemorial Library. From 12 to 4 p.m. onthe second Saturday of each month join

Play Date NH as they teach an assortmentof new board games or bring your own favoritegames to play. Play Date NH is a volunteerorganization aimed at educating the communityabout the benefits of games and gaming. They holdevents to introduce new games, expand the gamingaudience, and invite citizens to make gaming of alltypes a part of their family, school, and community.Call the library at 886-6030 for more information.

Tuesday, May 17 The Friends of the Library of Hudson

will hold its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m.in the Community Room at the Rodgers

Memorial Library. Agenda items at thismeeting include: Election of Officers, and a

Report on the May 24 networking event with theGreater Hudson Chamber of Commerce. This willbe the last meeting before the Friends adjourn forthe summer.

Tuesdays, May 17 & May 31In Stitches Knitting/Needle Work Group meets

on the first, third, and fifth Tuesday of the monthat 10am to 12noon at the Aaron Cutler Library. To

stitch, swap patterns and socialize. All levels frombeginner to advanced are welcome. Even if youhave never picked up a needle, our group memberswill help you get started! Feel free to call thecirculation desk with questions at 424-4044.

Wednesday, May 18The Litchfield Senior Citizen Group will

be meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the CommunityChurch on Charles Bancroft Highway. The

group will be entertained by Jose Lezcanowho will present a program of guitar music fromLatin America. All senior citizens are invited toattend.

Thursday, May 19Brewing in New Hampshire, a libraryprogram sponsored by a grant fromthe New Hampshire Humanities at the

Aaron Cutler Library at 7 p.m. Author andhistorian Glenn Knoblock explores the fascinatinghistory of the state’s beer and ale brewing industry

from colonial days, when it was home and tavernbased, to today’s modern breweries. This programis free and open to the public. Contact thecirculation desk for any questions at 424-4044.

Friday, May 20Immunization and Blood Pressure

Clinic and HIV/Hep C Testing. TheNashua Division of Public Health and

Community Services will be providing afree and low cost clinic at the Rodgers MemorialLibrary, 194 Derry Rd, Hudson, from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. Vaccines will be available for uninsuredadults (shingles will be available for both insuredand uninsured adults). Vaccines are availablefor all children regardless of insurance status.Pneumonia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Shingles,Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria), and Tdap (Tetanus,Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccines are $10, Influenzavaccine is $15 for adults and free for children.No one will be denied service due to inability topay. Bring your immunization record. If you haveMedicare, bring your card. HIV and Hepatitis Ctesting and counseling free or low cost for eligibleclients. Blood pressure testing is free. For moreinformation call the Nashua Division of Health andCommunity Services at 589-4500.

Thursday, May 26Please do us the honor of attending a

historical moment at Presentation of MaryAcademy! The Groundbreaking Ceremony

for the Thompson Center for Athletics andPerforming Arts will be held at PMA, 182

Lowell Rd., Hudson, at 1 p.m. RSVP by May 16 toDiana LaMothe at [email protected] or889-6054, ext. 200.

Free Concerts: Familiar Songs - UnfamiliarStories, Beloved American Songs and their AmazingStories! This entertaining and informative programbrings to light the fascinating and unfamiliar storiesabout some of our most beloved American songs.Performer “Ramblin’ Richard” Kruppa will singsongs and accompany himself on guitar, banjo andukulele. People may remember Ramblin’ Richardfrom last year’s popular “Songs and Stories of WorldWar II” program. There will be two concerts on,one at 3:30 p.m. and one at 7 p.m., at the RodgersMemorial Library (rodgerslibrary.org, 886-6030).

Tween Game Night meets every third Wednesday

night of the month for tweens in grade 6-8 tocome and enjoy a variety of board games lead byLitchfield resident Nick Ozmore. This programruns from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to thepublic. Feel free to call the circulation desk withquestions at 424-4044.

Monday, May 30Hudson American Legion Post 48 will

be sponsoring their annual Memorial DayParade (weather permitting). The parade

will start at the Hudson Mall at 2 p.m.(muster time is 1 p.m.), pause for a short ceremonyat Library Park and end at the American Legion Post48 on the corner of Central and Fulton Streets. Feelfree to contact Val Harnadek at Post 48 Foxhole at889-9777 with any questions.

Saturday, June 4Race Against the Odds 5K/New

Hampshire is set for at Alvirne High Schoolin Hudson. Join us as we take to the streets

to raise much needed money that will fundresearch on pediatric brain cancer - research thatcould lead to the Homerun Cure - a cure for allcancers! Visit: runsignup.com/Race/NH/Hudson/ RaceAgainsttheOddsNewHampshire.

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GeorgeHarold Brown,88, died Dec.18, 2015, at theMerrimack ValleyHospice Housein Haverhill,Mass. following abrief illness. He

leaves his wife of 61 years, Ann (Cram)

Brown; his daughter, Susan; his sons,Thomas and Daniel; daughters-in-law,Rachel and Louise; his sister, MargeryMeader; two grandchildren and threegreat-grandchildren; and many nieces,nephews and close friends.

Mr. Brown was born and raised inWolfeboro, the son of George andNellie (Morris) Brown and graduatedfrom Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro.However, he was a long-time residentof Hudson.

In his early years, Mr. Brown workedas a projectionist in Meredith at theKey Theater right above the dime storewhere he met and later married AnnCram in 1954. He continued to workas projectionist in various theaters fromManchester to Nashua and eventually

moved to Hudson where he built threehouses and Mr. Softy, an ice creamstand.

Mr. Brown was multi-talented andtook pride in many accomplishments.He built and restored boats andconverted two buses into motor homes.In 1958, he started his own businessas an excavating contractor while stillworking nights at the State Theater in

Nashua.His loved ones will remember his

passion for Western movies, Arizona,boats and helicopters. He also enjoyedhiking with Mrs. Brown while wearinghis cowboy hat and carrying a walkingstick made from a cactus spine. He wasactive at wood-splitting, mechanicalrepairs, carpentry and target practice.We will miss him driving through ouryards on his golf cart with kids in theback and Mrs. Brown in the front, ridingshotgun.

A memorial will take place onSaturday, May 21, at 11 a.m., at Susan’shome in Hudson. Following this, acelebration of his life will be held atThomas’ home.

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Happy Mother’s Day! Thisone goes out to all the motherswho have or had a daughter gothrough middle and high school.You are a saint! Now that I’min my 20s I’m looking back and

I realize that I was a nightmare in middle and high school. Asit turns out, I was not always right (I am now) and my motheractually did know what she was talking about. Who knew afterall this time?

Middle school and high school are just difficult ages,especially for girls. I think it has something to do with thegrowth spurts, hormones, and everybody is trying to figure outwho they are and where they fit in the small world of school. Ittakes a special person to be a mother. I know that I could neverdo it. I am way too selfish to devote my life to anyone otherthan myself. Not everyone should reproduce.

To the girls who are in the age bracket from middle school tohigh school and even college, I hate to break it to you, but youand your friends don’t know everything. Believe it or not, yourmother has more life experiences than you do and knows a bitmore about life than you do. It would be wise to listen to her. Itwould also be wise to be nice to her every day, not just Mother’sDay, because if the mother isn’t happy, then no one in the familyis happy. This is common knowledge.

Although, girls, you might want to be doing everything thatyour friends are doing, you might want to stop and think what

would your mother do? Believe it or not, her words of wisdomechoing through your brain might just save you a great deal ofpain. Even though I am not a mother, I was recently in that age

bracket that I previously described. Here is my advice that Iwould give to those girls.

If you’re getting a tattoo stop and think. Do I have enoughmoney for this tattoo? Is the tattoo worth the fight I’m going tohave with my parents? Is this worth being displayed on my bodyfor the rest of my life? Is everything spelled right and does it hasthe correct meaning? Spell check when getting a tattoo is yourbest friend. Remember that the tattoo removal process is longand very painful.

Yes, it can happen your first time. Anyone else who tells youanything different is an idiot and you should probably neverlisten to them again. No glove, no love are words to live by.

Break up with your high school boyfriend before college anddon’t go to the same school. Long-distance relationships don’tlast, besides you’ll waste the best four years of your life being“in love” with someone that you’ll rarely see. Love does notmake the heart grow fonder, it makes the heart wander. Goingto the same school as your high school boyfriend is just weirdand will prevent you from having a good time and meeting newpeople.

Be who you want to be. Not everyone is going to like you.Get over it. The most miserable people are the ones trying toget everyone to accept them. Remember that your mother willalways love you, no matter what.

Friends and boys come and go, but family will always bethere.

So make your mother breakfast in bed or buy her some

flowers. Show her that you love her and appreciate her becauseshe does everything for you.

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As part of an ongoing maintenance program, Pennichuck Water will be

conducting water main and hydrant flushing for two weeks in the

Town of Hudson, Sunday, May 8, 2016 to May 12, 2016 and

Sunday, May 15, 2016 to May 19, 2016 from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

This program involves opening flushing valves to create increased

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Appreciation for Rabies Vaccination Clinic Support

One hundred dogs and cats responded to the Litchfield HistoricalSociety’s call for a Rabies Vaccination, and showed up recently at LindaLovejoy’s Fur N’ Feathers establishment on Route 102 in Litchfield.

Dr. Sarah Garland, and Melissa and Emily Sheldon from the Countryside Animal Hospital, donated their personal weekend time and the vaccinefor 100 pets. Terri Briand, Town Clerk, with help from her mom, NancyPinciaro, was on hand to register Litchfield dogs.

A new Litchfield Historical Society member, Kimberly Queenan, madeand donated gift bags of treats for the animals after they had “endured” theirshots. She and her very capable young son, Ryker handed the “reward” toeach owner as they left. All hoped the pets were “smiling” as they walkedaway.

e members of the Litchfield Historical Society express thanks to all whohelped support the promotion of pet health. We know how important their well-being is to our own.

New members or those who wish to become Friends of the LHS are welcome at our monthly meetings, usually held on the first Saturday ofthe month; always advertised in the weekly calendar of the HLN . Weare looking forward to the opening of the Griffi n Tavern Room and an Art Show in the not-so-distant future. Come and enjoy learning aboutLitchfield’s rich history with us.

Gail Barringer, Litchfield

Donations Requested to Nongame ProgramHello, Fellow Bobcat Friends. A recent letter to the Editorial Page of the

Union Leader encouraged those of us who were opposed to the trapping ofBobcats and would have spent time posting our land consider donating $10to the Nongame Wildlife Program, c/o New Hampshire Fish and GameDept., 11 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03301.

e author of the letter, Weldon Bosworth of Gilford, said, in part:“Remember that the motivation for opening the hunting/trapping seasoncame from only a few Fish and Game Commissioners. Most Fish andGame scientists opposed the proposal. Sending a small contribution tosupport the nongame program will send a clear message that those whoappreciate wildlife in other ways than har vesting them are willing to step up

to the plate and help support the Fish and Game programs that emphasizesustaining and protecting nongame wildlife. Donations to the NongameProgram are tax-deductible and are matched by a State of New Hampshiregrant program.”

I say let’s each of us who cared enough to make our voices heard in regardto opposing the trapping of Bobcats, contribute $10, now that the Bobcatsare safe.

Gail Barringer, Litchfield

Letter Carriers to Conduct Food Drivee National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with the

Rural Carriers and the U.S. Postal service, will conduct a Food Drive to helprestock community food banks. is year’s event will be held on Saturday,May 14, as part of the NALC’s nationwide response to the ever increasingneed for food in the battle a gainst hunger.

Residents of Hudson, Litchfield and Pelham are asked to leave non-perishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14, for pickup bytheir carriers. All food collected will stay in Hudson, Litchfield and Pelhamfood banks.

In 2015, 12,680 pounds of food was collected and distributed to familiesin need. Nationally, 70.6 million pounds of food was collected. Great jobdone by all that donated and volunteered! ank you and may this year beanother successful year for the ones in need.

Frank Maglio, Food Drive Coordinator, National Association of Letters,Hudson

e ings We See on the Street I fully understand the purpose of the photo and notice about discarded

needles being found. It brings something else to mind that is equallyimportant to talk about, what we find when we’re out and about.

I’m sure there’ll be a lot of disagreement with what to do about findingnips bottles in the Market Basket parking lot, almost weekly because mostof us who are legally allowed to enjoy some forms of alcohol and seeing thenips bottles doesn’t register as a cause for concern; to most folks that is. Ofcourse the nips bottles don’t have the same level of danger associated withthem that discarded needles do, but the discarded nips bottles do have theirown sense of urgency to them because it means the obvious that somebodyhas a need for alcohol so bad that they buy a handful of those nips to drinkdown in the parking lot as soon as they’re in their car. Of course, they thengo out on the road which is where a different kind of danger comes in withthe drunk driver causing an accident, injuring somebody or causing a death.

I think it is immoral for the State Liquor Stores to sell those nips tobegin with, they were originally for use on airplanes and that’s where they

should be relegated to; not for a driver to buy a handful to gulp down andthen go out on the road. I’ve made mention of how often any of us cansee those nips in that Market Basket parking lot, close to the liquor store,and I’ve expressed my opinions that I think the police department shouldmonitor this potentially dangerous activity but I’ve never had a responsefrom anybody. Is it really acceptable to allow any alcoholics to gulp downa handful of those nips and then go on the road, without somebody takingsome action to stop it? Why is it so easily overlooked, ignored?

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Hudson VFW Gives Back to VeteransSaturday the Hudson VFW hosted a delicious barbecue on the grounds

of the Hudson Fish and Game Club. e barbecue was a thank you for theservice of all veterans and their families. e buffet line had more food thanone could possibly eat; picnic tables beckoned beneath trees and la ughterfilled the air. It was a great time for everyone to celebrate the gorgeousspring day as well as enjoy conversation with others. We had a wonderfultime and wanted to thank all members of the Hudson VFW who organizedthe event, cooked at the event and cleaned up after everyone had gone, andto thank members of the Hudson Fish and Game Club who donated the useof their grounds for this fun afternoon.

Lynne and Russ Ober, State Representatives, Hudson

Won’t Compromise Personal Integrity To: Cindy Couture – Chairman Budget Committee, LitchfieldDear Cindy,

is letter is to notify you offi cially, with deep regret, that I ’ve decidedto resign from my position as Budget Committee Member as stated at lastnight’s 4/21/2016 meeting. My term was due to expire 2017.

I apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause,but the current actions of the committee are incompatible with my belief

structure. I had made it known to you, in advance, that if we continued tonot seat Andrew Cutter, and seat Dennis Miller, that I would not be a partof that. As the minutes will show, I abstained from the vote as I was one ofthe people that had a sked for his removal while on the school board to lackof ethics.

I believe that the will of the people has not been served, and that thecurrent Budget Committee actions fly in the face of reason, common senseand democracy. Benjamin Franklin said “Democracy is two wolves anda lamb voting on what to have for lunch. - Liberty is a well-armed lambcontesting the vote!

I am contesting that vote and the process of making this a popularitycontest, in lieu of agreement on the process and the constructs of democracyby seating the next candidate with the highest numbers of votes.

I feel that I have let the voters down by leav ing several months early, butI am going to take the opportunity to find a way to prevent this from everhappening again.

We need to update the New Hampshire laws or the bylaws to fix thisobvious problem from happening again. ere should be a law, sincecommon sense has failed and a husband and wife or any other familymembers should not be allowed to serve on the same public board orcommittee. A formal process needs to be developed to provide for

replacement of board members that have retired, or resigned, and addedto the town’s bylaws to guide future boards f rom making these kinds ofmistakes.

is process came down to four votes that did not see the will of thepeople as important as their self-interests.

Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help make th e transitioneasier.

Raymond C. Peeples Jr., Litchfield

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p.m. Medical emergency, Page Road. 7:45p.m. Welfare check, Bradford Drive.Thursday, April 21: 2:20 a.m. Medicalemergency, Horseshoe Drive. 12:56 p.m.Medical emergency, Route 3A. 1:30 p.m.Suspicious person, Route 3A. 1:44 p.m.Suspicious activity, Darlene Lane. 2:09 p.m.Medical emergency, Jamesway Drive. 2:50p.m. Fire, Moose Hollow Road. 3:15 p.m.Fire, Route 3A. 5:49 p.m. Motor vehiclecomplaint, Route 3A. 8:30 p.m. Suspiciousvehicle, Lund Street.Friday, April 22: 11:14 a.m. Paperworkserved, Liberty Way. 6:11 p.m. Suspiciousvehicle, Ivy Way. 9:05 p.m. Vehicle off theroadway, Brenton Street.Saturday, April 23: 12:18 a.m. Assistcitizen, Brenton Street. 3:20 p.m. Alarm

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While cleaning this springmight not be as much fun asgrilling burgers out on thedeck, it’s pretty much a neces-sity. After months of colderweather and closed windows,chances are your house is inneed of a serious refresh. Butthis year’s cleaning doesn’thave to be a daunting or scarytask. These simple projectscan help you get started.

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* Clean your refrigerator’s draincoils and pan. Throughout thewinter, dust can collect on yourrefrigerator’s coils and mold cangrow in the drain pan. To clean thecoils, first identify where they are.In some refrigerators the coils areon the back while other units fea-ture the coils on the bottom. Onceyou find them, check the kickplate to see if it is screwed on - ifso, remove it with a screwdriver.Clean the coils with a vacuum orsoft brush and replace the plate.

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* Seal out pests, dirt and drafts. Unwanted pests and drafts cansneak in through gaps and cracksaround pipes, ducts, vents andbaseboards. Be sure to checkaround your home, both inside andout, especially in basements, atticsand garages. Use a caulk or sealantto seal up gaps half an inch or less.For gaps larger than half an inch

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