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by Maureen GillumFrancis X. Cunniff was celebrated on May 17 at

the VFW hall as the newest and 48th Eagle Scoutof Hudson’s Boy Scout Troop 20. However, thisremarkable Alvirne senior is also far more than

just a BSA Eagle Scout.In addition, Frank is a 12-season athlete, serving

as team captain for cross country, swimming andlacrosse. He is also deputy commander of AHSAF JROTC and treasurer of both the NationalHonor Society and the AHS Class of 2015, aswell as a member of the National Spanish andTechnical Honor societies. Frank also serves asthe student liaison to the Hudson School Board.On a personal level, he’s a congenial, handsome,curiously bright young man with an infectiousgrin. Earnest and enthusiastic, Frank is a kid whois hard not to like.

Perhaps most notably, with a trifecta ofnominations (from Jeanne Shaheen, Kelly Ayotteand Annie Kuster), Frank is the rst Alvirne studentto be accepted to the prestigious United StatesNaval Academy in memory, if ever, which he startson July 1. Upon his USNA graduation, Frank willserve ve years of active service in the UnitedStates Marine Corp.

Former Troop 20 Scoutmaster Bill Zaharchukew in from Chicago to serve as Master ofCeremonies for Frank’s Eagle Court of Honor.“On national average, about one out of 100 TigerCub Scouts ever make it to the rank of Eagle,”

Mr. Z announced, “Troop 20 exceeds those oddsby more than 10 times, thanks to our quality ofleadership and dedicated parents.”

Frank’s eagle project, which was all aboutmentoring younger scouts and leadershipdevelopment, was installing agility equipment forthe dog park in Benson Park. Frank’s Troop 20Eagle Adviser, Joe Undercoer, outlined the manykey steps of Frank’s 18-month project includingplanning meetings, Eagle board approval, asuccessful spaghetti dinner fundraiser, many tripsto Home Depot, and lots of building sessions.The exciting project culmination was the intensesingle-installation day on August 10, 2014, whenFrank led his 20-person Scout crew to dig holesand install the ve dog agility pieces – a see-saw,weave poles, tire jump, hurdles and a ramp.

“The new dog park agility equipment has beenvery well received, not only by many dogs andowners,” Undercoer proudly shared, “but also bythe adjacent senior spectators at the North Barnwho are often amused watching people attemptthe ramp in hopes their dogs will follow.”

In addition to the many letters ofaccommodation, pins, and badges, several closefriends, including Tim Campbell, and specialguests, spoke to honor Frank, and jibe him, mostlyabout his camping and pyrotechnics mishaps.

In a poignant moment, Colonel William Thomasspoke of Frank’s leadership qualities demonstratedas deputy commander at Alvirne’s Air Force Junior

ROTC program and the trials he faced at his ownalma mater, the U.S. Air Force Academy 29 yearsago. “The path you’ve chosen – to become a 2ndlieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp - isn’t an easyone,” Thomas stated, “but anything worth doingis a challenge.” In a touching conclusion, thecolonel gave Frank his own hard-earned 2nd LtBar to “help keep his eye on the prize” at USNA.

Frank’s guidance counselor at Alvirne HighSchool, James Brown, shared he was “gratefulfor the opportunity to work with Frank.” Hespoke of the intense application process Frankpersistently and calmly hurdled for entrance intothe Naval Academy, which has stiff requirementsand a daunting 7 percent acceptance rate. Browncalled Frank “one of the most intelligent, mature,capable and focused young men” he’d ever met.

“It’s been my great honor and lots of fun to gothrough the Scout ranks with Frank,” fellow EagleScout and AHS Senior Dylan Quinn earnestlyexpressed. “There just isn’t anyone else likeFrank.”

In his rebuttal, Frank spoke briey with his wide

and ready smile. He modestly thanked everyonein Troop 20 for “the oppor tunity to succeed,lead and go camping.” He also extended hisappreciation to the “many people both in andout of Scouts that helped me get to where I amtoday.” He thanked his family, his scoutmastersand especially his Eagle Adviser, Mr. U (JoeUndercoer), for “all his hard work and patience.”

Frank’s parents, Tim and Stacy Cunniff, simplyprofessed they were “extremely happy andproud,” and also credited their daughter, Hope, asbeing “instrumental” in her brother’s success.

“Frank is a phenomenal, dedicated and hard-working young man,” Troop 20 ScoutmasterSteve Quinn heartily concluded. “He’s been sucha pleasure for us and, for sure, he’s going to goplaces.”

To borrow a naval phrase, meaning well done,‘Bravo Zulu’ and congratulations to Frank and hisfamily on earning the BSA rank of Eagle. Livingthe Scout law and oath will no doubt serve himwell at the USNA Yard in Annapolis, Md., andwell beyond.

Hudson Eagle Scout is Naval Academy Bound

e Cunniff family attend Frank’s Eagle Court of Honor; from left are Tim, Hope, Frank and Stacy Cunniff.

From left: Steve Quinn, Joe Undercoer, Zoey (dog), Frank and Tim Cunniff at the completion of Frank’s Eagle proagility equipment for the dog park at Benson Park.

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In the Executive Courtyard are Madison Cacan, Nick Covert, Jillian Kohn, Riley Grant, Hannah Cote, Zach Pera

by Laurie Jasper A question on

the minds of manyin Hudson lastweek, “Why werethe trees takendown at AlvirneHills House?”

The decisionto remove thetrees was notmade lightly. Thetrees suffered

greatly from stormdamage during thispast year’s roughwinter. “The treeswere not in verygood shape, therewas a lot of trunkrot and decay andsigns of crowndieback,” said TimMarshall, owner ofHudson’s AtomicTree Service,which completedthe tree removal.

Recently, theAlvirne Trusteesvoted to set aside money for Alvirne Hills Houseproperty, and a portion of that money will be usedfor removal of the trees, the planting of new sugar

maple trees andthe addition oflight posts alongthe driveway. Thetrustees, HudsonSchool Districtand HudsonHistorical Societyare workingtogether toensure the endresult enhancesthe character

of Alvirne HillsHouse, which ison the NationalRegister ofHistoric Places.

The AlvirneHills House andsurroundingproperty areowned by theHudson SchoolDistrict. Thedistrict and theAlvirne Trustees,who administer

the trust left to thetown by Dr. Alfred

K. Hills and his successors, oversee the pr operties.Dr. Hills and his second wife, Ida Virginia, builttheir Victorian summer home on Hills family landin 1890, and he named the house “Alvirne” by

combining their names. Dr. Hills died in 1920and bequeathed to the town money to build avocational school. His third wife, Jessie NorwellHills, helped to make his wishes a reality, andAlvirne High School was built in 1950. Jessie diedin 1963, and Alvirne Hills House was left vacantand even vandalized. At that point, the schooldistrict talked of tearing the house down. TheHudson Historical Society formed in 1966 and hasbeen a tenant of the house since then, preservinga museum of Hudson history and maintaining thehome.

As shown in the old photos from 1890 providedby the society, the trees were not part o f theoriginal landscape of the property when the homewas rst built. A careful look shows there once wasa stone wall along what is now Route 102, with

Alvirne Hills House TreesRemoved due to Decay

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Atomic Tree Service is hard at work.

Photo taken in 1890 fromthe driveway of Hills House.

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North Shore Medical Center recently honored six of its registered nurses and caregivers for outstandingservice and clinical excellence. The BCEA is given in honor of Eleanor Broadhead, who endowedthe Broadhead Program for Excellence in Nursing in 1995, in memory of her sister, Elizabeth, whovolunteered as a nurse during World War II. Recipients are recognized for achievements in clinical nursepractice, professional development and promotion of NSMC’s patient care mission. The NSMC NursingLeadership Award was presented to Robert Ferdinand, B.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.I. , nurse director, SalemHospital. Ferdinand resides in Hudson.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that Brittney Lambert of Hudson as a Charles O.Thompson Scholars for the 2014-15 academic year. Brittney is a rst-year student majoring in biology.

Michael Harte of Litcheld graduated from Colby-Sawyer College with a Bachelor of Arts d egree inMedia Studies on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Abigail Houlne of Hudson graduated magna cum laude from Colby-Sawyer College on May 9.Houlne, a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degreein Nursing. Prior to graduation, Houlne was recognized at the annual Scholars and Leaders AwardCeremony as a member of the Colby-Sawyer Honor Society for Nursing.

Duke University has selected nine high school graduates, including two international students, toreceive University Scholarships that fund four years of undergraduate education at Duke. The UniversityScholars Program was established in 1998 with a gift from Duke alumna Melinda French Gates and herhusband Bill Gates, through the William H. Gates Foundation. The program is designed to stimulate aninterdisciplinary, intergenerational community of scholars capable of exploring new academic horizons.The students selected represent a wide range of personal backgrounds and intellectual interests. All sharea passion for o riginal research, collaborative thinking and innovative scholarship. Each scholarship’s totalvalue over four years is estimated to be more than $250,000. The award covers full tuition, room, boardand all mandatory fees.

This year’s recipients include Aleah Ashley Peffer of Hudson, a graduate of Alvirne High School anddaughter of Anne and Robert Peffer.

Students Named to Colby-Sawyer College spring Dean’s List include Amanda Pierpont and AbigailHoulne of Hudson and Lauryn Kmon of Litcheld.

Lauren Weber of Hudson qualied for the spring Dean’s List at Belmont University.Bryant University held its 152nd Commencement on May 16. Among the graduates was Brooke Lee

Prochniak of Hudson who was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting.The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement

Ceremony held, May 16 in Durham. Students who received the honor of, summa cum laude graduatedwith a GPA of 3.7-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of3.50-3.69; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.2-3.49.

Hudson residents include Addison Nute , Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in ComputerEngineering, magna cum laude; Alexandra Malagodi , Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:Marketing; Alexandra Catalano , Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science: Medical and VeterinarySciences, summa cum laude; Alexandra Soucy , Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, summacum laude; Alisa Monchamp , Master of Social Work in Social Work; Andrew Schwartz , Associate ofApplied Science in Applied Business Management; Brian Cocozziello , Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration: Finance; Daniel White , Master of Science in Civil Engineering; Douglas MacIntosh ,Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Erica Prince, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa

cum laude; Garrett Ducey , Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing; Jason Sullivan,Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Kevin Vaccaro , Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,summa cum laude; Krista Houtenbrink , Associate of Applied Science in Horticultural Technology,honors; Lauren Kraemer , Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, cum laude; Megan Ferentino ,Associate of Applied Science in Applied Animal Science, honors; Monica Brown , Bachelor of Science inBiology; Nicholas Bunker , Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude; Nicole Gager , Bachelor of Sciencein Computer Science; Nicole Blake , Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing cumlaude; Phoebe Dunn , Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Ryan Houle , Bachelor of Science in EnvironmentalEngineering, cum laude; Samuel Luszcz , Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Sarah Condon ,Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, magna cum laude; Shannen Miller , Bachelor of Science inEcosystems; Stephanie Stone , Bachelor of Science in Nursing, magna cum laude ; Stephanie Genest ,Master of Social Work in Social Work; Stephanie Roberts , Bachelor of Arts in Communication; SusanFournier , Bachelor of Science in Communication in Science and Disorders, magna cum laude; ZacharyDucey, Associate of Applied Science in Applied Business Management; John Skribiski, Bachelor ofScience in Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Sciences.

Litcheld residents include Alex LeBoeuf , Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; CameronBellisle, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Cameron Prolman , Bachelor of Science in Communityand Environmental Planning; Emily Clemons, Bachelor of Science in AM: Fluid Dynamics, summa cumlaude; Erick Ruuttila, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; Jacob Goldstein , Bachelor of Arts in History,cum laude; Jamie Shepard , Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management; John Aniskovich, Bachelorof Science in Business Administration: Management; Kyle Quigley, Bachelor of Science in Sustainable

Agriculture and Food Systems, cum laude; Lisa Doyle, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Mari Doyle ,Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Mark Taddonio , Bachelor of Music in Bachelor of Music: Education,cum laude; Matthew Ferdinand , Bachelor of Arts in English: Teaching, magna cum laude; MatthewRoberge, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; Samantha Baril , Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration: Marketing, cum laude; Sera Stackpole , Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:Accounting, magna cum laude; Thomas Flynn, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:Accounting, cum laude; Timothy Beauregard , Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, cumlaude.

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Veterans Organizations Get aHelping Hand from Cadets

submitted by Michael J. Dubeau, SMSgt, USAF (Ret), Alvirne High School AF JROTC Over Mother’s Day weekend, several Alvirne High School Air Force JROTC cadets volunteered to

assist twolocal veterans’organizations.On Friday, May8, ten cadetspresented thecolors duringthe openingceremoniesfor VFW Post5791’s annualLoyalty DayCeremony. OnSaturday, May9, 20 cadetsworked sideby side withmembers ofthe Sons of the American Legion Squadron 48 and the VFW Men’s Auxiliary 5791 cleaning up brush andraking leaves at both American Legion Post 48 and VFW Hudson Memorial Post 5791. With the agingmembership of these organizations it is great to have these cadets volunteer their time to help the localveterans and their families maintain their respective posts.

Columbian Squires from St. Francis

Parish Collect for ‘Project Play’submitted by Jay Malette

“HOBY” (HughO’Brian Youth) is a youthleadership programinspired by the latescreen, TV, and theateractor Hugh O’Brian (akaWyatt Earp). HOBY’smission is to inspireand develop youth todedicate themselves toleadership, service, andinnovation.

“Project Play” isan inspired project ofthree local high schoolstudents. In 2013,as sophomores, afterattending a state-wideHOBY leadershipprogram, they werechallenged to developtheir own service program. Now, as seniors, “Project Play” to date has produced a huge amount ofused sports equipment donated to local and international need locations. For more information, visitwww.hoby.org.

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Litch eld Police LogWednesday, May 6: 12:21 a.m. Residentiallockout, Woodburn Road. 1:04 p.m. Suspiciousvehicle, Page Road. 4:29 p.m. Disabled motorvehicle, Albuquerque Avenue. 5:49 p.m.Criminal threatening, Marc Lane.Thursday, May 7: 1:59 a.m. Christina Fournier,21, Hudson, was arrested for Aggravated DrivingWhile Intoxicated and Possession of Drugs. 1:03p.m. Fire, Bradford Drive. 3:00 p.m. Recklessoperation, Albuquerque Avenue. 10:16 p.m.Suspicious vehicle Midway Avenue.Friday, May 8: 9:04 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle,Derry Road. 10:19 a.m. Alarm activation,Garden Drive. 2:47 p.m. Welfare check, LibertyWay. 4:48 p.m. Ryan Kenney, 34, Hudson, wasarrested for Driving After Suspension.Saturday, May 9: 8:55 a.m. Heather Cavanaugh,25, Manchester, was arrested for DrivingAfter Suspension, Driving with a Suspended

Registration, Felony Possessionof Drugs and Drivers LicenseProhibitions. 11:07 a.m. Motor

vehicle complaint, Pinecrest Road. 4:10 p.m.Unwanted persons, Route 3A. 4:36 p.m. Alarmactivation, Woodhawk Way. 8:37 p.m. Alarmactivation, Martin Lane. 11:02 p.m. Suspiciousperson, Woodhawk Way.Sunday, May 10: 12:57 p.m. Alarm activation,Chateld Drive. 3:49 p.m. Alarm activation,Perry Court. 7:40 p.m. Residential re, MikeLane. 8:21 p.m. Unwanted persons, Route 3A.9:16 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Route 3A.Monday, May 11: 5:00 a.m. Juvenile, 15,Litcheld was arrested for Simple Assault. 7:29a.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Route3A. 12:10 p.m. Criminal mischief to a mailbox,Nesenkeag Drive. 12:23 p.m. Alarm activation,Cummings Drive.Tuesday, May 12: 11:19 a.m. Paperwork served,Garden Drive. 12:19 p.m. Alarm activation,Woodhawk Way. 1:34 p.m. Suspicious activity,Page Road. 2:00 p.m. Suspicious vehicle,Albuquerque Avenue. 10:05 p.m. Suspiciousvehicle, Hillcrest Road.

Students with their collected donations, along with Bruce Nichols,who oversees the parish’s Columbian Squires Circle

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Remember Hudson When ...Barretts Hill Road and Greeley Street c. 1908

submitted by Ruth Parker In this c. 1908 postcard we are on

Barretts Hill Road looking west and downonto Greeley Street, which runs horizontalin the picture. At this intersection a leftturn onto Greeley takes you to HudsonCenter; with a right turn you are headedtoward Old Derry Road. Straight aheadyou are looking at what is now 68Greeley Street.

In the center of the intersection noticethe grassy triangular piece. This is calleda “heater piece.” This peculiar shapeis formed from the ow of trafc; bycontinually going left, right, or straight thispart of the intersection receives little or notrafc. It is given the name “heater piece”as the resulting shape resembles that ofa at iron. At the time of this photo thehouse shown here belonged to the estateand family of David Glover. Photo fromthe Historical Society Collection.

It was a Bright Night at LMS

Making the World a Better Place

Hudson Daisy Troop Cleans up Dr. H. O. Smithsubmitted byDebbie Johnson

As part of their serviceproject for their ‘MakeThe World A Better Place’petal, Daisy Troop 12070spent the afternooncleaning up the groundsat Dr. H. O. Smith School.With the help of the

janitorial staff and VicePrincipal Sandie Johnstone,the girls were able to pickup eight bags of garbageleft over from this pastwinter.

For more informationcontact Debbie Johnson,troop leader, at (201) 204-8773 or deb.m.johnson@gmail.com.

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submitted by the LMS PTOIt was all neon colors at Litcheld Middle School recently as the

fth grade celebrated at the annual Neon Dance Party. Sponsoredby the LMS PTO, all fth graders were invited to a fun eveningof music, pizza and cake to celebrate the end of their rst yearof middle school. Brightly colored clothes lit up the room as thestudents learned new dances and enjoyed time with their friends.

Organized by Bonne Cavanagh, and “staffed” by parent volunteers,this was the last in a serious of great events held to help fth gradersbecome comfortable at LMS. Everyone had a great night withfriends and their community.

Fifth graders in their bright shirts Cake and friends

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About your ‘Suffering fromParental Apathy’ Editorial

After reading the above editorial, a thought came to

mind on a larger issue of “Apathy,” in a much largercontext of our society in general and our collectivepoint of view about government. My Opinion Offeringon this general topic relates also to a Tumbs Down last week from a writer who referred to whenour country,our government, our military invaded Iraq, because we were told, we were lead to believe that they had Weapons of Mass Destruction. Tat thumbs writerthen posed the question of “why didn’twe just leaveIraq after we discovered there were no Weapons of MassDestruction? I replied in my Tumbs, Knees, oes,and Elbows Up, that “He got it, I got it, and we shouldmeet.”

We as a society, as the citizens of this country havedone nothing to rectify the fact that we had governmentleaders who mislead or completely lied to US aboutIraq having WMDs; it is an example of the collectiveapathy of most everyone in this country, to the death ofthousands of innocent Iraqi men, women, and children.I believe that to most people, their reading about theabove factual events, to them was simply like turning

from one page to the next in the newspaper; thatnothing registers anymore as being important enough totake a stand for anything.

It’s the very same kind of apathy that we’ve seen withthe factual events of the recent nancial crisis causedby the major giant banks and nancial institutions, themega-wealthy, resulting in the huge nancial disaster ofthousands of people losing their jobs and their homes.Tis is an actual event that hit them directly, withsuch devastating effects, yet their apathy is the reasonthat our federal government has not prosecuted andimprisoned any of those known to have caused so muchdestruction to so many individuals and businesses.Tese mega-wealthy criminals simply pay the nes or judgments against them from their liability insurancefunds and continue to do the very same evil kind ofbusiness; but there’s very little citizen outrage. Tisapathy is the cancer that is allowing the mega-wealthy

to buy their candidates of choice, who do their biddingand not the bidding of every single citizen, there’s nomore “One Man (person) One Vote” but nobody caresenough to show their outrage; they simply don’t vote.How much apathy does it take to completely destroy asociety, from Washington, DC, right down to Hudson,NH? Gross apathy is our enemy! Nobody gives adamn!

[I’m not really sure that you’ll want to print thisOpinion Offering and perhaps if you don’t, that, too, will be an example of apathy].

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

Taking a Look at Educationin Hudson

I have been concerned with the recent urry of“Tumbs Down” comments related to the educationalsystem in Hudson. Tere have been numerousstatements that are incorrect and unsubstantiated. Overthe next few weeks I will be presenting information toyou from reliable sources that may shed some light onhow things do work here in Hudson. After all, there was a time when it was thought the world was at and

that Earth was the center of the universe because that was the information that was available. With accurateinformation, you as citizens can make informeddecisions.

It is not my intent to present my opinion but fromtime to time I may have to interject a comment or two.Tese letters will address the law, the facts, and availabledata.

I’ll begin with the question; does the Hudson SchoolDistrict lose money from the federal government basedon student performance on standardized testing? Teanswer to the question is no. Te funding from thefederal government is based on formulas specic to eachgrant, mostly dependent on the number of studentsserved by the grant. None of the formulas are based onstandardized test scores.

Te revenue page from our 2015-16 budget showsreductions in some areas of revenue. Tere are somefunds that no longer exist or for which we no l onger

qualify, including SINI Plan, Summer Summit,SWIF and Focused Monitoring. Te reasons weno longer qualify for these funds are not tied to lowperformance on standardized tests. As a disclaimer, theFocused Monitoring grant that no longer exists gave usadditional money to decrease the gap between specialneeds students and those without special needs onstandardized testing.

Te seven grants we will receive federal funds fromare listed below:• IDEA Grant – funds provided to offset the

cost of Special Education in grades K-12. Testudents involved with these funds have speciclearning disabilities as identied by our schooldistrict.

• IDEA Preschool Grant – funds provided tooffset Special Education costs in Preschool. Weare required to provide preschool opportunitiesfor students beginning at age 3 who haveidentied learning disabilities. Students withoutlearning disabilities also attend the preschool at areasonable tuition cost; information on enrollingin preschool is available by contacting the EarlyLearning Center.

• C E Program Improvement – funds provided

to help fund Career and echnical Educationprograms. Tese funds are determined by thenumber of students involved in Career and

echnical Education programs at AHS.• Electrical Apprenticeship – a night school

program to train electricians and run at no cost tothe school district.

• itle II Part A – improve instructional practices.Tese funds can be used for staff developmentor in our case, hiring staff to lower class sizes inmathematics.

• I LE III ESOL Grant – funds to offset thecost of educating students who come to us witha primary language other than English. Specicexamples are those students who come to theU.S. from another country speaking a languageother than English.

• itle 1 Part A – funds provided to assistthose students who are socio-economically

disadvantaged. Te grant amount is determinedby the number of students who qualify for freeand reduced price school meals. Applicationsare given to all students at the beginning of eachschool year.

I will agree that like every other school district we would like to improve our performance on standardizedtesting but that is a letter for another week. I hope thishas been helpful.

Bryan K. Lane, Superintendent of Schools, Hudson

Troops Needed in AfghanistanTe Obama administration nally listened to our

military leaders, and they are now planning on leaving9800 troops in Afghanistan through 2016 and probablybeyond. Originally they were going to draw down to5500 troops.

Te aliban continues to pose a threat in Afghanistanand ISIS could rear its ugly head. Our troops could beneeded to quash enemy attacks in the region.

Compared to our prior strength of 100,000 troops,the U.S. troops remaining in Afghanistan might nothave the numerical strength to counter the alibanthroughout the country, and we cannot count on the Afghan Army to stand up to the aliban. General JoeDunford, Commander of U.S. and NA O troops in Afghanistan, stated Afghan troops will not be capableto conduct meaningful operations in Afghanistan onceU.S. forces leave. We should keep the 9800 troops in Afghanistan until the end of 2017 and then reevaluatethe situation. We need ongoing capabilities to conductspecial operations and surgical air and missile strikes tosupport the troops.

Te release of ve top level aliban terrorists fromGuantanamo will come back to haunt us when theyreturn to Afghanistan to continue their destabilizingactivities and attacks on our forces and Afghan citizens.

Our national security is partially dependenton maintaining a signicant military presence in Afghanistan.

Donald A. Moskowitz, Londonderry

HPD Joins the ‘Clique’submitted by the Hudson Police Department The Hudson Police Department is participating in the New

Hampshire Highway Safety Agency “Join the NH Clique”enforcement campaign, which began on May 18 and ends on May31. The campaign is meant to be a strong enforcement effort specicto seat belt usage for children up to 18 years of age.

Ofcers will be on special patrols at various locations in townenforcing the Child Restraint Law. Please be safe and buckle youchild in.265:107-a Child Passenger Restraints RequiredI. No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any way while

carrying as a passenger a person less than 18 years of ageunless such person is wearing a seat or safety beltwhich is properly adjusted and fastened. Exceptas provided in paragraph II, no person shalldrive a motor vehicle on any way while carryingas a passenger a person less than 18 years ofage unless the motor vehicle was designed forand equipped with child p assenger restraints inaccordance with the safety standards approved bythe United States Department of Transportation in49 C.F.R. section 571.213.I-a. No person who is less than 18 years ofage shall drive a motor vehicle on any way unlesssuch person is wearing a seat or safety belt which

is properly adjusted and fastened.I-b. No person shall drive a motor vehicle onany way while carrying as a passenger a personless than 7 years of age unless such passengeris properly fastened and secured by a childrestraint system which is in accordance with the

safety standards approved by the United States Department ofTransportation in 49 C.F.R. section 571.213. If the passengeris 57 inches or more in height, the provisions of this paragraphshall not apply.

II. A person shall not be guilty of a violation of this section if themotor vehicle the person is driving is regularly used to transportpassengers for hire, is a school bus weighing more than 10,000pounds or is a school bus weighing less than 10,000 poundsthat was manufactured without safety belts, or there is anindividualized education program statement contraindicatingthe use of restraints, is a vehicle manufactured before 1968, isa motorcycle as dened in RSA 259:63, is an antique motor caror motorcycle as dened in RSA 259:4, or is being operatedin a parade authorized by law or ordinance, provided that theparade vehicle is travelling at a speed of no more than 10 milesper hour.

III. Any driver who violates the provisions of this section shall beguilty of a violation, and shall be subject to the following nes:(a) $50 for a rst offense.

(b) $100 for a second or subsequent offense.IV. A violation of this section shall not be used as evidence ofcontributory negligence in any civil action.

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Parris Lee King, 53, ofBenson, North Carolina,left us on May 12, 2015,with her daughter, EricaLocklear, and longtimecompanion, BobbyLocklear, by her side. Shehad been battling cancerfor almost ve years. Parriswas born March 2, 1962, inLaconia, New Hampshire.

Parris was predeceasedby her grandparents,Charles and Estelle King ofAshland, New Hampshire;her grandparents, Albert

and Alice McCormack of Holderness, NewHampshire; and her brother, Tony King of Laconia,New Hampshire.

Ms. King is survived by her parents, Gordon andMary (McCormack) King of Laconia; her brothers,Duane King of Hudson, New Hampshire, BrooksKing of Laconia, and Shane King and his wife,Natalie Wilson, of New York City, New York.Also, her longtime companion of 24 years, BobbyLocklear; and daughters, Amy Emery and partnerLiane Elias, Aleesha (Emery) Grimmett and spouseBrian Grimmett, and Erica Locklear and signicantother Daniel Evans; her two grandchildren,Landon Grimmett and Isabella Locklear; andBiscuit, her lap dog.

Parris attended Alvirne High School before herfamily moved to Iowa. She was a 1980 graduateof Wilton Iowa High School. Upon graduation,she served three years in the U.S. Navy, where she

studied to be a nurse. She was stationed at theformer Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Navy Yard.

Upon leaving, she was a stay-at-home momfor a couple of years to raise her children. Shehad dedicated work service to the Short Stopconvenience store chain for over 25 years.

She was an active member of the Trinity BaptistChurch in Angier, North Carolina, under Pastor

Jim White.Ms. King’s memorial service will be on

Saturday, May 23, at Trinity Baptist Church, 29East Wray St., Angier. Guests are welcome to visitwith the family from 10 a.m. to noon before theservice at noon.

Her interests included crocheting, camping,tness and exercise, crafts, decorating Christmastrees for various holidays, baking cakes and othertreats. Her father, Gordon King, was the formernews editor of the Hudson News in the 1970s.

Flowers can be donated in her honor to theUNC-Chapel Hillhospital, anddonationscan bemade outto AleeshaGrimmett of107 GraceMeadowsDrive,Clayton, NC27520.

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Parris Lee King Jeffrey D. Kurtze, a

longtime resident ofNashua and Hudson,passed away on May 15,2015, at Southern NewHampshire Medical Center.He was 66 years old whenhe lost his heroic battlewith heart disease andcancer.

Mr. Kurtze grew up andattended schools in Pelham, New York, wherehe earned a full National Merit Scholarship.This enabled him to study at the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology. There he earned hisbachelor’s, master’s, and engineer’s degrees.Upon graduation he began his career as anelectrical engineer, at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.Later, he found great pleasure in joining the staffat Apollo Computer and Avid Technology.

His analytical mind, quick wit and generousspirit made him a favorite teammate and opponentin games. He also enjoyed ying his own planeand earned his commercial pilot’s license. Friendsfrequently asked him to use his melodic baritonevoice to sing at gatherings.

He is survived by his wife for 41 years,Barbara Kurtze; his mother, Murielee Kurtze ofAustin, Texas, his brother, Dr. Douglas Kurtze ofArdsmore, Pennsylvania; his sister, Sandra Dionneof Austin; his nieces, Kerrie Herrera, Dawn Kurtze,Tracie Kurtze, Karin Kurtze of Austin, and JocelynKurtze of Ardsmore; and his nephews, Eric Dionneof Michigan and Benedict Kurtze of Ardsmore.

A simple service was held at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home at 50 Ferry St. in Hudsonon May 18 preceding interment at EdgewoodCemetery in Nashua.

To share an online message of condolence withthe family, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.

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Saturday, May 23 thru Tuesday, May 25 Aaron Cutler Memorial Library ,

Litcheld - closed.

Monday, May 25 - Memorial DayRodgers Memorial Library , Hudson -closedHudson Town Hall - closed

Litcheld will observe and honor itsveterans with a parade and a Program ofRemembrance . All wishing to participate in theparade are asked to meet at the Middle Schoolat 9 a.m. The parade will step off at 10 a.m.,moving north on the Charles Bancroft Highwayto the Historical Society Building. Individuals,businesses, and especially our youth sportsteams and organizations are warmly encouragedto join the parade. A program featuring theCampbell High School Band and Chorus, andcommemorative remarks, noting especially thetaking of Fort Sumter in 1861, the end of the CivilWar in 1865, and the end of the Vietnam War in1975 will immediately follow the conclusion ofthe parade. The Historical Society will be opento the public with a nal exhibit of Civil War

artifacts.Thursday, May 28

Unraveled Knitting & Stitching groupmeets every second and fourth Thursdayof the month at the Aaron Cutler Memorial

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.

Saturday, May 30Family Fun Day in Litcheld at Darrah

Pond at Roy Memorial Park from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. with lots of carnival games,

inatables, rafes, great food and more.Come for an hour or spend the day.

Join by the Friends of Benson Park, Inc. foran afternoon of fun in celebrating the Fifth

Anniversary of Benson Park from 1 to 4 p.m.Games, face painting, Entertainment, rafes,music and more! If you like to get involved,contact John!@friendsofbensonpark.org or call(978) 337-5333. (Rain date: Sun., May 31)

The NH Lions Camp Pride Board of Directorswill host its Fifth Annual Comedy Night tobenet NH Lions Camp Pride, a summer campfor individuals with special needs. Showtime isat 8 p.m. at the White Birch Function Hall, 222Central St., Hudson. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.and a delicious hot buffet dinner will be servedat 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar, rafes andlots of fun. Reserved tables for 8-10 people areavailable. Tickets are $35 per person and maybe obtained by calling, Jeri at 883-8565, Marilyn204-7251 or e-mail: Lionscamppride@yahoo.com.

More information about Lions Camp Pride may befound at our website: www.Camppride.nhlions.org.

Thursday, June 4Household Hazardous Waste &

Electronics Collection from 3 to 7 p.m.,Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 StadiumDr., Nashua for residents of Hudson

and Litcheld. $10 user fee per vehicle,additional charges for quantities exceeding 10gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges forelectronics recycling. For more information and acomplete list of accepted items, visit: http://www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

Author Visit: Hank Phillipi Ryan will bespeaking at the Rodgers Memorial Library at 7p.m. Join this award winning mystery writerand Channel 7 News investigative reporter foran author talk and book signing. She’s won32 EMMYs, 12 Edward R. Murrow awards anddozens of other honors for her groundbreaking

journalism. A bestselling author of seven mysterynovels, Ryan has won multiple prestigious awardsfor her crime ction: ve Agathas, the Anthony,

Daphne, Macavity, and for The Other Woman,the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. Nationalreviews have called her a “master at craftingsuspenseful mysteries” and “a superb and giftedstoryteller.” This program is sponsored by TheFriends of the Library of Hudson.

Saturday, June 6Litcheld Lions’ Third Annual Rubber

Ducky Race at McQuesten Farm, Route3A. Many great prizes, including topaward of $500 cash. One-hundred

percent of prots are used for charities andscholarships. Family-friendly event with food andgames from 11 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Ducks hit thewater at 3 o’clock. Rafe tickets available onsiteor from any Litcheld Lion.

Rodgers Memorial Library How-to Festival. Come to the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tolearn how to do something new. There will bepeople throughout the library demonstrating 30-plus skills for all ages. From featured speakersto hands on experiences, there is something foreveryone, including kid friendly activities in theChildren’s Room. How-tos include: PlayingGuitar, Irish Step Dancing, Spinning Wool,Planting Lilies, Home Safety, Protecting YourselfFrom Identity Theft, Learning a Language FromHome, Making Beads and Beaded Jewelry, MakingNatural Cleaning Products, Quilting, Health Info,Stamping, Scrapbooking, Banging a Bucket, HowMoney Works and much, much more!

Cupcake Baking Contest. One of the funactivities planned for the Rodgers MemorialLibrary’s How-to-Festival today is a cupcakecontest. They are looking for people who arewilling to bake a batch of cupcakes for the festivaland have their cupcakes judged to see who wins

the prize for the cupcake champion. Peoplecan also volunteer to bake cupcakes withoutentering the contest if they choose. Bring aprinted recipe with your cupcakes. Registerfor the contest at rmlnh.org/events or call orstop by the library to sign up, 886-6030.

Sunday, June 7 Girl Scout Knotted Fleece Blanket

Community Day at Hudson MemorialMiddle School from 11:30 a.m. to 2

p.m. Come and join Troop 10900 asthey work on their Silver Award Project makingknotted eece lap blankets and knotted eeceminis in memory of their fellow Girl ScoutSister, McKenzie Lowe. All blankets made willbe donated to the pediatric oncology units atChildren’s Hospital Dartmouth and Dana FarberBoston in McKenzie’s honor. The event is free andopen to the Hudson community. All materials willbe available - we ask that you bring along a pairof fabric scissors to use as our supplies are limited.Pre-registration is required and space is limited- deadline June 1 . To register send participantnames to jnangle@comcast.net.

Wednesday, June 10Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler libraryin Litcheld. Every second Wednesdayof the month we show a popular, newly

released to DVD lms. We start the moveat 7 p.m. and then stay after hours. Feel free tocall the circulation desk to nd out what the latestlm will be at 424-4044.

Thursday, June 11Anne Todd Orthodontics in Hudson

will hold a fundraising event inconjunction with Alex’s Lemonade Stand

to benet pediatric cancer. Dr. Todd willbe cutting her very long hair and donating itas well. The event will take place at Dr. Todd’sofce, 49 Derry Rd., Hudson, from 4 to 7 p.m.The ofce is currently holding a rafe to give alucky patient the opportunity to “cut the ponytail” to be donated. The rafe is open to anyoneinterested in donating hair to Pantene. Stylists will

be on hand to complete the haircuts.Friday, June 12

The Eighth Annual Jeanie BarkleyMemorial Red Cross Blood Drive willbe held from 12 to 7 p.m. in the Hudson

Community Center, 12 Lions Ave. Joinus as we celebrate and honor our friend JeanieBarkley and donate our blood in her name. Foran appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call1-800-733-2767.

Saturday, June 13Hudson Memorial Post 5791 and its

Auxiliaries will be conducting its AnnualFlag Retirement Ceremony (weather

permitting) on at 9 a.m. at its post locatedat 15 Bockes Rd. If you have a worn or faded USFlag that you wish to have properly retired. Feel

free to use one of our three drop boxes locatedat the post, the Hudson Police Station at 1Constitution Dr, or on the side of Hudson TownHall at 12 School St.

Wednesday, June 24Comics In World History funded in

part by a grant from the New HampshireHumanities Council. Join us along with

award-winning New Hampshire cartoonistMarek Bennett as he leads an interactivediscussion and presentation about the role ofcomics throughout history. From Ancient Rome,Medieval Europe, the Ancient Maya, Feudal &Modern Japan, the US in the early 201th century,and Nazi Germany during WWII. This even willkick off our adult summer reading program andwill be held at the Aaron Cutler Library at 7 p.m.This event is free and open to the public. Feelfree to call the circulation desk for more details at424-4044.

Wednesday, July 8Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler library

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will be at 424-4044.

Thursday, July 23Live Music on the Lawn of the Aaron

Cutler Library (rain location TBA). Joinus at 7 p.m. for a free live concert on the

library lawn as we enjoy the music of the39th Army National Guard Band. Bring bug spray,blankets and chairs to make yourself the mostcomfy and then sit back and enjoy! Feel free tocall the circulation desk with additional questionsat 424-4044.

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by Len Lathrop“High School Musical,” a 2006 American

teen/romantic comedy and the rst installmentin the “High School Musical” trilogy, came tolife on the stage of the Steckevicz Gymnasiumover this past weekend, with more than 60students and staff involved with the fourproductions. Two teams of performers playedthe lead roles in various performances; bothcast members are listed in the narrative, and allthe images come from the Sunday afternoonshowing.

Upon its release on Jan. 20, 2006, “HighSchool Musical” became the most successfullm that Disney Channel Original Movie everproduced with a television sequel, “HighSchool Musical 2,” released in 2007 and thefeature lm “High School Musical 3: SeniorYear” released to theaters in 2008.

“High School Musical” was Disney Channel’smost watched lm that year with 7.7 millionviewers in its premiere broadcast in the US.With a plot described by the author andnumerous critics as a modern adaptation ofRomeo and Juliet, “High School Musical” is astory about two high school juniors from rivalcliques – basketball team captain Troy Bolton,played by Andrew Kraemer and Matt Skinner,and Gabriella Montez, portrayed by CaitlynLindsay and Cassandra Shelley, a shy transfer student who excels in mathematics andscience. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and, as aresult, divide the school.

Despite other students’ attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resistpeer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to “stick to the status quo.”High school diva Sharpay Evans, played by Shayna Nichols and Isabelle Russell, will doanything to sabotage the friendship between Troy and Gabriella and earn a lead in theschool musical; Sharpay gets help from her brother, Ryan, who was portrayed by NathanGregoire and Andrew Hotham.

While today’s report can only highlight a few situations from the musical, hopefullyyou will be able to nd the complete event on HCTV channel 21 in the near future.

Class Act Thespians Entertain with Disney’s ‘High School Musical’

Assistant stage managers Courtney Langlais and Kess Partridge get the cakethat will be in Sharpay’s face during the performance.

Nathan Gregoire as Ryan Evans withIsabelle Russell as Sharpay Evans

Sharpay, portrayed by Isabelle Russell,and the cake meet face to face.Caitlyn Lindsay and Jared Soucy

during one of the dance numbers

Cassandra Shelley as Gabriella Montez and Andrew Kraemer as TroyBolton nd they can make music together as Act One comes to a close.

Corinne Prestia as Kelsi Nielsen is on the keyboard behind them.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Presidential Wannabes March throughHudson’s VFW Hall

by Len LathropWith the presidential elections not until November

of 2016, and the New Hampshire primary scheduled

for February 9 , the march of declared and undeclaredcandidates continues to bring national attention toHudson and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5791 thisweek, with Monday afternoon’s town hall-styled meetingwith Governor Chris Christie. After a morning speechin Portsmouth, Christie appeared before a full room ofinterested voters, six national media outlets, and manylocal reporters and photographers.

Scheduled for 5 p.m., Christie appeared to be ontime but was whisked into the private barsection of the post for about 15 minuteswhere select media were able to meet withhim privately. Seated next to the national

correspondent from a major news report, no one couldunderstand why the voters and other media had to waitfor NH1 to get time with him.

Mark McCabe, the state commander of the VFW, madethe introductions of the governor.

Christie spoke about what is wrong with the state of ournation and how acting with true leadership, things couldchange, and how these changes could affect what thepeople of our nation want and what our allies in the restof the world want.

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Ask anyone what legacymeans, and most peoplewill think of traditionand valuing the historyof the past. The legacytheme has been verysignicant this year withthe Alvirne High Schoolmusic program. Nowherewas this more evidentthan during the program’srecent trip to participate inthe Rhythms InternationalMusic Festival held onApril 26 at Nutley HighSchool in New Jersey.Performing at the festivalwas part of the band’sannual spring trip thatalso included a uniqueopportunity for sightseeingin New York City.

Under the directionof District MusicCoordinator and Directorof Bands Gerry Bastien,the Alvirne High Schoolconcert, symphonic and

jazz bands performedawlessly at the festival.After each group

performance, threeadjudicators evaluatedeach group and providedhelpful suggestions. Ata banquet ceremonylater in the day, eachperformance ensemblewas awarded thehighest rating - Superior- that included acommemorative plaquefrom the festival and aNew York State ag.

The AHS bandscontinued to uphold thelegacy of all the successful music performances that past iterationsof the band have been well known for. All the participants latercelebrated the recognition with music and dancing during theevening, which included some AHS students joining a live bandon stage for some impromptu playing and energetic sing-alongnumbers. Even Mr. Bastien had fun joining in and jamming with

those on the stage – a great way to end a successful day.Since the music festival’s location was in close proximity toNew York City, it was a perfect opportunity to treat all students

and chaperones to a variety of activities during the trip, includingtouring Radio City Music Hall, ascending to the “Top of the Rock”at 30 Rockefeller Center, walking through Times Square, and takingin the Broadway show “Matilda” at the Shuber t Theater. The nalday of the trip featured trips to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island,Battery Park, and a visit to the World Trade Center memorial sitewhere everyone had a chance to reect on the events of Sept. 11,2001, and remember local resident David Kovalcin and all otherswho were lost that tragic day.

With such high expectations also comesresponsibility, and the Alvirne bands, once again,rose to the occasion and met the high standardthat is always expected during school trips. Theyproudly represented Alvirne High School and theTown of Hudson with class and professionalism.The dedicated behind-the-scenes work by Mr.and Mrs. Bastien, Mr. and Mrs. Landry from CSLTours, along with allthe adult chaperonevolunteers, made thetrip one to rememberand once againdemonstrated howour band studentscontinue the legacyof the Alvirne musicprogram as they

“choose to, want to,love to” perform,no matter where thelocation and venue. Award plaques displayedat the evening banquet

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Passersby might have wondered what wasup with the big red “X” in front of Brook Plazaon Lowell Road in Hudson this past Sunday.The X is part of a social media initiative tospread awareness of and build momentum forTEDxAmoskeagMillyardWomen on Thursday,May 28, at Southern New Hampshire University.This daylong event is being held in collaboration,and in tandem, with TED Women, a global eventfocused on ideas worth spreading.

Three local women are involved in this rst-time NH event: Pamme Boutselis of Litcheld,who is the lead organizer; Charlotte Williams

of Litcheld, the sponsorship lead; and KerryCotter of Hudson, the communication lead forTEDxAMWomen15 . Cotter, and her father, David,a nish carpenter in Nashua, in fact, built the 4foot-by-3 foot “X.”

So what’s with the X? In TED speak, the xdenotes local. When you see TEDx, it means it’san ofcial TED event in a specic community,which is listed after the x. TED is a nonprotorganization devoted to ideas worth spreading. Itbegan as a conference in California back in 1984and has grown to support world-changing ideaswith global initiatives such as TED Women.

TEDxAmoskeagMillyard is a catalyst forcitizen creative, students, entrepreneurs, changeagents and innovators to share ideas, connect,collaborate and create positive impact. A fallevent is held each year, and TEDxAMWomen15 isthe start of other annual events by the team. At a

TEDx event, TED Talks videosand live speakers combineto spark deep discussion andconnection.

Seven speakers will befeatured at TEDxAMWomen15throughout the morning,including Sheila Heen, founderof Triad Consulting Group,lecturer on law at HarvardLaw School and New YorkTimes bestselling author;Deborah Hughes, nonprotleader and the MassachusettsConference for Women 2014Be the Change award winner;Kelly Muir, self-proclaimedtech geek and co-founder ofNew England Give Camp;Carrie Cariello, author, viralblogger and autism advocate;Michelle Barry, publicrelations superhero and slampoet; Erin Woo, educatorand mindfulness practitionerand Dr. Dawn Huebner,psychologist and anxietyexpert. Singer-songwriter MB

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Nottingham West Wildcat Walkathon RaisesPlayground Funds

submitted by Gloria R. Hussey,Nottingham WestElementary School

The Annual Wildcat Walkathon

to benet the Nottingham WestPlayground Fund was held onThursday, May 7. The WildcatWalkathon is an annual eventdesigned to promote students beingactive – physically and in theircommunity. Walking during theirrecess time, students completedlaps around the playground eld toraise funds for the Nottingham WestPlayground Fund. Walkers were

Joined by their teachers and staff,and supported by members of thestudent leadership team. Walkathonparticipants raised more than$1,500.00. A portion ofthe money raised will beused to support charitablecauses chosen by thestudent leadership team.

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Marissa Dwelley and MattTataronis take part in the

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NWES Recess Monitor Melissa Mendoza accompanies fth grader Jordan Kyle during the walkathon.

Leadership team member Robert White records a lap for fth grader Frank Lacoshus.

Second grader Sean Cryan and friends celebrate as theycomplete a lap in the Wildcat Walkathon.

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While it is unclear when the treeswere planted, Alvirne’s forestrystudents hope to nd the answer.“Our forestry students and theirteacher Mike Gagnon participatedin the process. They knocked downthree trees and sorted the branchesfor Atomic. It was a strong learningexperience,” said Alvirne PrincipalSteven Beals. Atomic Tree Servicesaved a section of one of the treesfor the students to bring back to theclassroom to study.

Now that the trees have beenremoved, Hudson’s Highway

Department will next remove thestumps, which is a huge job anda big help to the project. “We dowhatever we can to help out, wedo a lot for the schools, and we’reglad we can,” said Road Agent KevinBurns. Alvirne Farm Manager EmeryNadeau will be preparing the areafor the trees, which will be plantedby Atomic Tree Service the week ofMay 25.

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“Thumbs up/Thumbs down .Please vote Independent. Donot fall for the continual liesand blame from democratsand the GOP. Get rid ofthe liberal criminals inWashington especially theClintons. Vote for people whoare new and not liked by theDC establishment, the media,and liberals.”

“Thumbs up to thegentleman who walksAlbuquerque Road inLitcheld every morningpicking up trash. I have seenyou most mornings for yearsand your efforts are muchappreciated. Thank you!”

“Thumbs down to thecutting down of the beautifultrees that lined the drive to theHudson Hills House. Eventhough they were dying, it’sstill sad to see them go. Butthumbs up to them beingreplaced soon with SugarMaples!”

“Thumbs down to thecomment from a Hudsonteacher stating if parentswant their children to bebetter educated than theyshould educate their childrenthemselves. This kind ofarrogance and entitlement isnot right. As a teacher, theyare supposed to prepare ourchildren academically forthe world, not tell parentsthey need to educate theirchildren themselves. Maybe,we should start voting no ontheir pay raises and tell themthey don’t receive a raise untilour children’s testing scoresimprove.”

“Thumbs down to Hudsonchildren’s standardized tests.Some of these tests are federaland state regulations to ensureour children are properlyeducated. We will not receivegrant money for our schoolsunless we score high enoughon these tests. Our childrenneed to retain their math,science and need to be able topass reading-comprehensiontesting. If we’re not even scoring 50% out of100% then there is a problem. Our children willnot be able to score high enough on other test,

like the SATs and College entrance exam. Asparents we need to contact our superintendant/ HSB and voice our concerns.”

“Thumbsup to the busdriver that gaveme a biscuit formy dog whilewe were outwalking onemorning. Whata nice thingto do - thankyou. She reallyenjoyed it andthanks youtoo!”

“Thumbsdown to ourlow 2014-2015Hudson NECAPScores. Elevengrade studentsscored, 41% onwriting, 36% on math and 50%on science. How can studentsachieve high enough scores on theSmart Balance Assessments Testswhen they are scoring so low onthe NECAP? If our children are nottesting well, then how will theybe able to get into college andsucceed? The high school dropoutrate is up and with scores like thisit’s no wonder. Parents speak up tochange this!”

“Thumbs up/Thumbs down .Hey know it all– while you areat the restaurantobserving howmy friends andI choose tosocialize, get alife. If you don’tlike how things‘look’ to you,why don’t youtake your moneyelsewhere,or better yet-complain to the management.Oh and when you see my childgrabbing that soda I pay for, it’sthe rst one, of three tops, he willhave had all week. Further, he willenjoy it with the salad we alwaysget with his pizza or sandwich.Oh and I might have a beer, one,because last I checked I was anadult, free to make that choice.Use your freedom of choice, andpick another restaurant, one where

you might not nd something to complain about …will that be possible for you?”

“Thumbs down to Len Lathrop for inaccuratereporting of a re that had happened on Mother’sDay and he felt the need to title the headline‘Mother’s Day Fire Undetermined.’ Verydisrespectful to all mothers out there on Mother’sDay. If you have a mother yourself think abouthow she would feel if she was in my mother’sshoes. Second of all make sure your repottingis accurate … the re did not start on the backporch; therefore, don’t include it in the article.The article was way too long, keep it short andkeep it accurate. I am very disgusted by thearticle you wrote.”

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El Niño is an oceanic event in the equatorial Pacic wherenormally cold water in the East gets replaced temporarily by warmwater that comes in waves from the West. This change affectsthe atmosphere above and the favored locations for tropicalthunderstorms, which inuence the location and strength of the jetstreams in the sub-tropics and mid latitudes that drive our weather.

El Niño came on last winter. It was biased to the central TropicalPacic, which like 1957/58, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1968/69, 1977/78,2002/03, 2004/05 and 2009/10 came with cold and a lot of snow inthe eastern states.

The warmest water has come east this spring as we expected. Itwill become a borderline strong El Niño this summer and early fall.

What it means for the summerEl Niños like this tend to be wet and cool in much of the country

in summer. It has been very dry here in the Northeast, whichwe expected given the cold water in the Great Lakes and off thenortheast coast after the brutal winter. The late greening this springand lack of soil moisture has led to drier air, which suppressesshower development. As the air moisture increases with the treesin full leaf and the water warms going into summer, precipitation

should pick up in the Northeast.El Niños increase hurricane activity in the Pacic (and oftenArizona and California) but usually suppress deep tropical activityin the Atlantic basin and all our tools agree with that. However, wewarned that in close development near the Gulf or southeast coastsare more likely to happen as Ana conrmed. All it takes is onesignicant storm to make a season seem signicant (as Andrew inthe El Niño year of 1992 which had just 7 named storms).

Could one of the storms reach the Northeast? Yes, but odds are itwill be after it made landfall rst further south.

What it means for next winterGiven the ocean temperature patterns in the rest of the Pacic and

Atlantic, we believe the El Niño will be weakening during the winterand probably backing up to the central Pacic. The southern stormtrack will bring needed rains in California and Florida and above-normal rains again in Texas. If the El Niño behaves as we think,warm water persists near the west coast of North America and coldwater in the North Atlantic, another cold and snowy winter shouldfollow here in the eastern United States and southeast Canada.

Even longer term outlookGlobally, temperatures, according to satellites, have at-lined

for over 18 years and winters cooled here in the United States andNortheast for 20 years (1.5°F/decade in the 10 northeast states andDC).

Given the cooling Atlantic and with the prospects that the Pacicafter this El Niño will revert back cold and the sun will descenddeeper into its slumber, look for global cooling and more wild andcold winters. Not everywhere nor every year, but the trend will beindisputable.

David Hathaway, a solar physicist at NASA Marshall Space FlightCenter in Huntsville, said, “We’re at the sunspot maximum of Cycle24. It’s the smallest sunspot cycle in 100 years and the third in atrend of diminishing sunspot cycles. So, Cycle 25 could likely besmaller than Cycle 24.” Hathaway and many other solar scientistswarn it could become a Maunder like Minimum. During the 1645to 1715 Maunder Minimum, sunspots basically disappeared and,as documented in paintings from the era, Northern Europe sufferedunusually cold winter temperatures. North America had extremecold too as early Pilgrims documented.

“My opinion is that we are heading into a Maunder Minimum,”said Mark Giampapa, a solar physicist at the National SolarObservatory in Tucson, Ariz. “If we’re entering a MaunderMinimum, it could persist until the 2080s,” said Giampapa, whopoints out that if such a minimum’s primary effect is cooling, it couldwreak havoc by curtailing agricultural growing seasons.

Those who dispute the sun as a factor in climate tell us the sun isconstant because the brightness changes only 0.1% in the 11 (9-14)year cycles. What they neglect to consider is all the ampliers. Theultraviolet changes up to 10% in during these cycles. Ultravioletradiation produces ozone in the high atmosphere over the low andmiddle latitudes, which is exothermic (heat producing). High solaractivity is accompanied by increased geomagnetic storms, whichproduce ionization (the aurora) warming in higher latitudes again inthe high atmosphere. Warmth in the high atmosphere makes its waydown over time to levels that affect our weather. Also strong solarinduced magnetic elds diffuse the galactic cosmic rays that causelow cloud formation. Less cloudiness mean more solar warming.These are the reasons active solar periods are warmer and quiet solarperiods cooler.

Man has some effect on climate through localized heat generation

and storage (concentrated in the cities). However the sun andoceans are the real drivers for climate cycles and extremes and theysuggest cooling is coming.

Instead of changing energy policy to combat warming andextreme events that are not happening and stop sea level risesfrom accelerating (when they have declined up to 40 percent thiscentury), we should utilize an ‘all of the above’ energy strategy alongwith conservation to ensure we can survive a more likely stressfulcooling, that recent winters provided a preview for.

Joe D’Aleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-foundedThe Weather Channel and served as its rst director of meteorologyback in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professionalmeteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell

Analytics since 2011. A s a fellow of the American MeteorologistSociety, he has testied about weather and climate before federaland state legislatures and taken the science lead on legal briefs to theD.C. circuit and U.S. Supreme courts. Let Joe know what you thinkat joe@areanewsgroup.com.

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