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Cost of HMS Lunchmust Increase

by Len LathropHudson Memorial students need to have another quarter

ready for lunch as the cost is going up from $2 to $2.25.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and

Nutrition Services, any school district that receives federalreimbursements must charge an average of at least $2.20 perpaid meal served. In order for the Hudson School District tomeet the new standard set by the USDA, the cost of luncheswill need to increase to $2.25 beginning September 2015 formiddle school students only.

The intent of this regulation is to ensure there are sufficientfunds to provide highly nutritious food programs. The HudsonSchool District food program is unique to the state as it istotally self-funded. While increasing the cost of lunches thatshow a positive fund balance each year seems unjustifiable,the district is placed in a position where it has no option. If thedistrict does not comply with the new standard it will face lossof federal reimbursements of $330,000. The funds generatedby this price increase will be used to improve the quality andvariety of food offered throughout the district, providing thestudents with a variety of healthy choices, in other words,a wider selection of fruits and vegetables at all levels. InSeptember, HMS will have a new sandwich and fruit andveggie bar for a variety of health choices.

Meanwhile, the elementary school lunch remains at $1.90and at Alvirne, $2.50.

by Doug RobinsonUnder New Hampshire law, RSA 318:52-C, “a person who

is over 18 years of age may legally purchase a hypodermicsyringe or needle at a pharmacy without a prescription from aphysician.”

Until this past week, all pharmacies in the Town of Hudsonhave required those who wished to purchase hypodermicneedles, accompany that request with the appropriate doctor’s

prescription.The law further states that, at their (pharmacy) discretion,

pharmacies may dispense up to ten hypodermic needlesas an “over the counter” purchase not requiring a doctor’sprescription.

Beginning this week, Rite Aid Pharmacy has elected todispense hypodermic needles to any person, over 18, whowishes to purchase needles; no questions asked. Competingpharmacies, CVS and Walgreens continue not to sellhypodermic needles without a prescription.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October2003, released the report, “The Public Health Impact of NeedleExchange Programs in the United States and Abroad.” Thereport recommended, “As a measure to combat the spread ofAIDS amongst intravenous drug users and their families, thatstates like New Hampshire, who required a prescription topossess hypodermic needles, should repeal those laws.”

The report also stated that “hypodermic syringes, needlesor any instrument adapted for the administration of drugsby injection shall continue to be sold only in registeredpharmacies.”

Pharmacies are required, when dispensing hypodermic

needles, to follow specific standards and guidelines:1) Pharmacists shall provide to each purchaser at the timeof purchase information regarding the safe disposalof hypodermic syringes or needles, including localdisposal locations or a telephone number to call for suchinformation, if appropriate.

2) Pharmacists shall also provide purchasers with informationon drug addiction treatment, including a local telephonenumber to get assistance, if appropriate.

Hypodermic syringes or needles shall not be sold without aprescription unless the following conditions are met:

1) The sale of needles shall include rigid puncture-resistantcontainers such as “sharps traps” in sufficient quantity tosafely dispose of the needles sold.

2) A purchaser shall not be sold more than 10 syringes orneedles at any single purchase.

The Hudson~Litchfield News contacted the Rite Aidcorporate office but only got to voicemail.

by Len LathropMost everyone from Hudson knows

that our high school has a dairy farmprogram. Have you ever thought that itis a real farm, that proof could be seenon Friday night at about 7:30 p.m., asone of the steps of feeding your cattlewas being accomplished on the Hills

House fields? Farm manager EmeryNadeau with his sister, Elisabeth Houle,and his nephew, her son, Colton Houle,were baling hay.

Also at the Hills House was ShirleyNadeau, Emery and Elizabeth’s mom,who talked about how, with rain on the

Exploring Hudson’s Agricultural Roots

horizon for Saturday morning, it was important to get this second cutting from thefields into the barn.

As an old farm boy from Connecticut it was exciting to see how the new case balerhad a kicker on it to launch the bales into the wagon that could be drawn by the

same tractor that was pulling the baler. Prior to this one, tractor pulled the baler, andthe bale fell to the ground to be collected by people walking by a wagon pulled by asecond tractor.

Shirley pointed out that each hay wagon could hold 200 bales of hay, and, at theAlvirne farm, there was space to put three wagons inside before they were unloaded.

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Te hay bale in the air can be seen between Emery Nadeau andColton Houle in the hay wagon

see page 9Explorer in the window (Ashley Buxton) with some live fire training

Joey Inamorati participates in hose training Venting done by Nikki St. Germain

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Approximately 2,700 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were

named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Recognized for theiracademic achievement were John Houston of Litchfield who is studyingBiomedical Engineering and Matthew Poegel of Hudson who is studyingMathematics.

Michael Hir of Hudson graduated from Rochester Institute ofTechnology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Design and

Development from RIT’s B. Thomas GolisanoCollege of Computing and InformationSciences.

Litchfield resident and member of theU.S. Marine Corps, Mark A. Fiasconaro was appointed to the rank of corporal onMarch 1. He is a graduate of Campbell HighSchool and the son of Frank Fiasconaro andConnie Fiasconaro. He is currently stationedat Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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by Doug RobinsonThe Hudson Highway Department has

been diligently repaving and rebuildingHudson’s roadways throughout these hotand humid summer days.

The budgeted costs for the repairs hasbeen set at $735,000 with and the Townof Hudson has been awarded an off-setting NH Block Grant of $474,767.

Recently, Central Street, fromCumberland Farms to Lowell Road, was

reclaimed and new asphalt has beencompleted. The new striping will beapplied shortly.

This week, Greeley, between Route111 and Barretts Hill Road, will becompleted. The upper end of Greeley(Barretts Hill to Old Derry) was

completed a few years ago.The paving to Hampshire Drive, from

Flagstone to Lowell Road, will also becompleted this summer.

Once the sewer repairs have beencompleted on Tessier Road, that roadwill also be re-paved.

A small portion of Hazelwood willalso be completed this summer.

Melendy Road, between Belknap toPelham Road, has been pushed to the

spring due to the ongoing repairs toPelham Bridge.

This coming fall, the intersectionssurrounding Library Park will all receivetraffic improvements.

The right lane exiting from Route3A onto Ferry Street to Nashua via the

bridge will be expanded from one laneto two lanes. Each of the four cornersof Ferry Street and Library Street willreceive upgrades for cross-walkers with“press poles” installed for walker safety.

The intersection from Ferry Streetto Derry Road (at the intersection ofHighland) will also be straightened,making accessibility to Derry easier andsafer.

The costs related to the road changes

surrounding Library Park are “$357, 000of which 80 percent will be paid by thestate. An additional $70,000 has alreadybeen encumbered from the corridorfunds” for these changes, commentedHudson’s Town Engineer, Elvis Dhima.

Hudson Road Repairs: Sign of the Times

by Doug RobinsonSince the publication of the “Who were

Ellen and James Dorsey” story in last week’sHudson~Litchfield News, many helpful folkshave come forward to help answer that question.The mystery arose when Don Wilcox uncovereda headstone in his Hudson backyard whilegardening.

So far, a number of Dorseys have beenindentified, originating from Laconia to Boston.To date, it has been learned that only one JamesDorsey lived In New Hampshire during thetimeframe, and he was from Laconia. However,in Haverhill, Mass., there was another JamesDorsey as well.

According to the date on the headstoneunearthed by Wilcox, Ellen Dorsey died in 1918.

Research found that a woman named EthelDorsey from Laconia died from influenza in 1918.Could this be the Ellen Dorsey in question? Withthe similarity in first names, this requires furtherinvestigating. Also the confirmation of a James

Dorsey from Laconia makes things interesting.Meanwhile, another Ellen Dorsey from Bostondied in 1918. Could either of these two be theright Ellen Dorsey?

Hudson resident Ruth Parker and the HudsonHistorical Society are graciously assisting with thisendeavor to find out who Ellen and James Dorseywere. Area resident Donald McCoy has providedvaluable information about the Dorsey family aswell.

A Litchfield company, Topographic, whichspecializes in cemetery mapping by use of groundpenetrating radar, has volunteered their servicesto the Wilcox family to see if the headstonefound was, in fact, associated with a grave onthe property, or located to that spot for unknownreasons. In addition, Topographic will be able to

inform the Wilcox family if there are any moregravesites on their property.The HLN hopes to have more definitive

information for our readers next week.Stay tuned.

Unraveling the Dorsey Mystery

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Road closure signs on Pelham Road alert drivers to the repairs now underway. Heavy equipment is currently drilling into the ground.

Te illuminated traffi c sign on Greeley Street flips through four informati on panelsto inform drivers that the road is under repair.

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Hudson resident Christina Oberhelmen shouts “I love the Hudson firefighters” as she donates money to the MDA BootDrive. “Tey fight for our community,” continued Oberhelmen.

by Doug RobinsonHudson firefighters are all about service. Not only are they about service to the Hudson residents,

they are also committed to their service to the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association).The Hudson Board of Selectmen approved local Firefighters’ Union 3154 to accept donations from the

public during its annual “boot drive.” As in past years, the first of three boot drives for this year was heldthis past weekend at the corners of Chase, Derry and Route 111.

The Hudson firefighters have set this year’s goal to be $10,000 for all three boot drives.Hudson firefighters, on their own time, donate their time and their energy to support MDA.

by Tom TollefsonWords are everywhere. They are on our signs,

our emails, in our text messages, in books, andalways flourish in libraries. However, the GeorgeH. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library broughtin certified life coach Diane MacKinnon to giveeveryone a timeout from our word-filled culture.MacKinnon plunged into “wordlessness” at thelibrary on Tuesday, July 14, by talking about theimportance of becoming conscious and awarein order to slip out of concrete word recognitionthinking to a deeper and more reflective non-verbal awareness that goes beyond our alphabetsymbols.

Each person in attendance received a packetwith a copy of mental exercises to get into adeeper state of consciousness and awareness anda resource page with a list of recommended booksfor further reading in the subject matter and links

to meditation websites.All in attendance sat in a circle. MacKinnon’s

reason for this formation was “to give a deeperlevel of conversation. Every position in the circlehas value.” She then had the group break upinto partners to discuss the question “what doyou want to be more conscious and aware of inyour life.” MacKinnon told everyone that it wasimportant to focus on “being not doing.”

MacKinnon used her naturally soft spoken andpatient voice to bring everyone through a seriesof mental exercises that refocused everyone’sattention to their feelings, emotions, and sensesin a quiet atmosphere in order to begin tappinginto optimism and a sense of inner reflection.

MacKinnon also discussed the NativeAmerican perspective that wisdom comes fromthe body and mind connection. They put highimportance on singing, dancing, and telling

stories to stay at peace.Many in attendance described the evening

as being one with a differentperspective on life. It was a newconcept to most people.

“You reflect on what was said.I have to start putting this intopractice and seeing if it’s true forme. I have to absorb as muchas I can without thinking toomuch,” said longtime Hudsonresident Rocco Femia.

MacKinnon comes to thelibrary usually once a month.Her next visit will be inSeptember. MacKinnon is aMaster Certified Life Coach,writer, family physician, speaker,and Circle Practitioner. She has20 years of experience in herfield. For more information,you can go to her website at

dianemackinnon.com or email her at [email protected].

Certified Life Coach Diane MacKinnon, M.D. usually visits the Rodgers Memorial Library once a month.

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Staff photo by Doug Robinson

submitted by Ruth Parker In July 1924, representatives of the Congregation of The Presentation of Mary in Canada were invited by

Bishop Guertin of Manchester to choose a site for this school. Bishop Guertin wished to have a bilingualboarding school in his diocese that served the Franco-American population. By August of that year AlexanderMcDonald sold 128 acres to the community. The Presentation of Mary was incorporated by the State of NewHampshire and construction began. By September 1926, the building was blessed, and the first school yearbegan with 114 students, 70 of whom were boarders.

In 1933, the first class of advanced studies began, and, by 1935, Governor Styles Bridges signed the charterauthorizing Rivier College to grant bachelor’s degrees. Rivier remained at this Hudson location until 1941

when it moved to the former Shea property on South Main Street in Nashua.Today’s photo was taken in 1975 in preparation for publication of “Town in Transition,” the

updated history of Hudson 1913-1977, and is a part of the photo collection at the Hudson HistoricalSociety. Today The Presentation of Mary Academy is a day school with students from preschool

through junior high school attending from Hudson, Nashua, and surrounding towns in both NewHampshire and Massachusetts.


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In the July 17 edition, Richard Kahn called for an Override of the Governor’s

Veto of SB 116 for carrying a concealed handgun. He was right on target when heexplained that we citizens have a constitutional right to protect and defend ourselves,our families, our possessions and property and so on. I was about to send in my ownletter to the editor with the very same explanation and message but Richard beat meto the draw.

But I want to add something to Richard’s excellent explanation on this topic ofturmoil, that it’s a topic of turmoil for the New Hampshire politicians who are tryingto position themselves to further their own political agenda and career objectives;including the sitting governor who is already campaigning for another political jobafter her term is ended. Te sitting governor is putting on her moral face on thisissue to score points for her next campaign but how can this governor pretend tobe a moral person, a moral political leader; when she has presided over the immoralexpansion of the state liquor store system. Tis governor’s gigantic expansion ofthis liquor store system is immoral because her administration and administrationsbefore her, plus the State House, has continually cut funding for alcohol and drugtreatment programs, which is a leading cause of the out-of-control overdose deathsfrom deadly illegal drugs.

If she had a moral bone in her political body, she’d convert all of those giganticliquor stores into alcohol and drug treatment centers, with free treatment services; tocleanse her immoral soul. She’s morally unfit to make such decisions and to lead thisstate, but that’s what you get when you vote for this kind of ruthless person.

Jerry Gutekunst, Hudson

The Aftereffects of All that Snow

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wh a tThe Fox has a list of questions for you this week; some

come from just hanging around our town.1) Now that the school board has said no to the

selectmen’s request on May 19 for some financialsupport for the extra costs of snow removal thiswinter, yes, the town takes care of all the schoolsand their lots and internal roadways, what willhappen? The town went well over budget this pastwinter and had asked for $25,000 to offset thecosts.

2) The new pickleball courts are complete. Arethey open to the public? If so, when and willthe recreation department be offering pickleballinformation and instruction on how to play thegame and use the facility?

3) How will the Board of Selectmen handle the recentover-stepping of her role relative to ordering azoning letter be modified and resent by SelectmanMcGrath? She stated on camera that she “will do itagain” if something is done wrong, in her opinion.How many violations of protocol will be allowed?

4) Does the town need to change planning and zoning rulesfor property owners to develop their land, but allowingsome protection for current abutters to maintain theirexisting neighborhood character? Also, should a builder

be allowed an open space development where they

can cluster the homes on smaller-sized lots by givingswampland to the town for conservation? Should the two-acre house lot that the voter approved be enforced?

Senate Passes Education Reform Billthat Includes Ayotte Amendments

submitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Kelly AyotteThursday, July 16, in a 81-17 vote, the U.S. Senate approved the

bipartisan Every Child Achieves Act (S. 1117), which includes severalamendments introduced or cosponsored by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte(R-N.H.): measures to strengthen mental health first aid training, increaseparticipation in STEM programs by girls and underrepresented groups, andbetter assist students dealing with substance abuse issues at home.

“New Hampshire parents, teachers, and school leaders have sharedwith me numerous concerns about our education system, and it’s pasttime to update and improve No Child Left Behind. This bipartisan bill willreturn accountability and responsibility for education decisions back towhere it belongs – in states, local school districts, and classrooms,” Ayottesaid. “I’m pleased that the bill includes additional initiatives I worked onthat reflect New Hampshire priorities – including expanding mental healthfirst aid training, encouraging greater student participation in STEM, andbolstering support for students dealing with substance abuse issues in thehome. These common sense measures will further enhance and improveour education system, and help prepare students in New Hampshire andacross our nation for good careers and future success.”

The Every Child Achieves Act includes provisions that will give statesthe flexibility to develop their own ways to measure student achievement,school success, and accountability. It also prohibits the federalgovernment from mandating or incentivizing states to adopt particularcurriculum or standards, like Common Core.

Key Ayotte provisions included in Every Child Achieves Act:• Supporting Mental Health First Aid Training: Ayotte successfully

included an amendment she coauthored with Senator RichardBlumenthal (D-Conn.) that allows schools to use funds for mentalhealth first aid training programs to help school personnel betterrecognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and addresscrisis situations safely.

• Boosting STEM Education: Ayotte worked with SenatorKirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) to include an amendment aimed atincreasing participation in STEM programs by underrepresentedgroups, including girls, minority students, English learners,students with disabilities, and low-income students.

• Improving Accountability and Sharing of Resources: Ayottecosponsored an amendment with Senator Angus King (I-ME) that

will allow more states to participate in pilot programs and useinnovative assessments and measures of accountability, like thecompetency-based assessment pilot program recently approvedfor use in New Hampshire. Ayotte and Senator Mark Warner(D-Va.) included an amendment to improve oversight of the EarlyLearning Alignment and Improvement Grants program. Ayotteand Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) also included a measureto support the use of shared service alliances for early childhoodeducation programs, like the Seacoast Early Learning Alliancein New Hampshire, which has saved its members $84,000in operating costs and reallocated those funds to improve thequality of their programs.

• Addressing New Hampshire’s Drug Crisis: Ayotte and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) included two measures to better assiststudents dealing with substance abuse issues at home. Bothwould encourage local decision makers to provide professionaldevelopment, training, and technical assistance to schools incommunities affected by these addiction crises.

• Strengthening our Workforce: To better meet workforce needs,Ayotte worked with Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Jeff Merkley(D-Ore.) on an amendment to ensure that career and technicaleducation is considered a core academic subject in schools.Ayotte also worked with Senator Warner to include languagefacilitating better transitions from middle school to high schooland from high school to postsecondary education and theworkforce.

• Caring for Homeless and Foster Youth: Along with SenatorsCory Booker (D-N.J.), and several senators, Ayotte introducedan amendment that would update and improve reporting on thehigh school graduation rates of homeless and foster students,allowing for schools to better support these students.

• Informing Parents: In an effort to engage parents and make themaware of critical information regarding testing, Ayotte workedwith Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to pass an amendment thatwould require schools to notify parents that they may requestinformation regarding any state or local po licies related tomandatory assessments. It also affirms that parents have the rightto know the qualifications of their children’s classroom teachers.

Boutin’s Bill toProtect Leases from

Real Estate TaxSigned into Law

submitted by NH Senate CommunicationsA year-long effort by Senator David Boutin (R-Hooksett)

to protect New Hampshire businesses from unauthorizedtaxes recently succeeded. Boutin sponsored SB 232 toprotect leases from the real estate transfer tax, which the

Department of Revenue Administration started applying tocommercial ground leases without legislative approval.

“The real estate transfer tax applies to the sale ofreal property, and was never meant to apply to leasesshorter than 99 years,” Boutin said. “This law clarifiesthe long-standing intent of the Legislature, and reversesthe ill-conceived attempt by the DRA to rewrite NewHampshire’s tax code.

DRA Commissioner John Beardmore last summersought a change in administrative rules to allow collectionof taxes on commercial ground leases, even thoughthe tax had never been applied that way. Faced withopposition from Sen. Boutin and other members of thelegislature, Beardmore withdrew the request and insteadclaimed that he already had authorization to levy the taxon leases. Boutin has been working since last summer toclarify the law, and protect New Hampshire businessesfrom a tax that was never approved by the legislature.

SB 232 was approved 23-0 by the Senate and sailedthrough the House on a voice vote before GovernorHassan signed it into law last week.

“This unauthorized tax in commercial leases wouldhave added a drag on our economic recovery, andundermined confidence in the stability and fairness ofNew Hampshire’s tax code,” Boutin added. “Passing thistaxpayer protection into law reassures our business ownersthat they will not find any surprises in their tax bill.”


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Gatherings Antonetta ‘Annette’ Iarrobino

Antonetta “Annette” Iarrobino, 72, from Hudson, formerlyof Saugus, Mass., passed away on July 16, 2015, at theMerrimack Valley Hospice House, surrounded by her lovingfamily.

She leaves her husband of 54 years, Vincent “Jimmy”Iarrobino of Hudson; her two sons, James Iarrobino ofHampstead, and Michael and his wife Nancy Iarrobino ofHudson; and four, grandchildren, James Jr., Allison, Juliana,and Isabella Iarrobino. She also leaves two sisters, JeanetteReid and her husband John, and Rose and her husband TonyTulimieri, all of Waltham, Mass.

Before she lost her courageous battle tocancer, she enjoyed spending time withher family, especially her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make donationsto the Merrimack Valley Hospice House inHaverhill, Mass. They were a godsend tothe family in our time of need.

Visiting hours were held on July 19followed by a prayer service in theDumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry

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

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James Andrew Gruenfelder

William Wayne Martein of Aurora,Colo., and formerly of Hudson, passedaway on July 12, 2015, at his home.

Wayne was born on Jan. 12, 1966,in Titusville, Fla., the son of CarolMartein of Nashua and John Martein ofCalifornia.

Wayne loved his music, playingguitar, working in his garden, ridinghis motorcycle, being with family andfriends, and spending time with his dog

Harley. Wayne had a heart as big as his smile. He was lovedby many, and will be missed by all.

His loving family includes his life partner, Kurt Stegmanof Colorado; his mother, Carol Martein of Nashua; hisfather, John Martein and his wife Bonnie of California; threebrothers, John Martein and his wife Kari of Bedford, Mass.,

Steve Martein of Nashua, Mike Martein and his wife Tinaof Raymond, N.H.; and sister, Cindy Undercofler and herhusband Joe of Hudson, stepfather, Jim Page of Hudson;stepbrothers, Jim Page and his significant other Eve Haiman,Steve Page and his significant other Paula Tate, and DavidPage; along with nieces and nephews, Steve, Travis, Gavin andDylan Martein, CJ Jean, Mike Undercofler, Dustin and NikkiPage, Amber Denniston, and Ashley Jacome.

Wayne was preceded in death by his nephew, Jake Page.Visiting hours were held in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral

Home, 50 Ferry St., in Hudson.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be

made in Wayne’s loving memory to the Cystic FibrosisFoundation (www.cff.org).

To share an online message of condolence, please visitwww.dumontsullivan.com.

James Andrew Gruenfelder, 82, ofHudson, died July 21, 2015, in his home,surrounded by his loving family. He wasborn Jan. 2, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., sonof the late James and Rosemary (Lang)Gruenfelder. He was also predeceased bya sister, Lorraine Lawton.

James was raised in Maspeth, LongIsland, N.Y. He graduated from BrooklynTechnical High School in 1951, and thenenlisted in the U.S. Navy. He later workedat a radar tracking station on the Dew Line.

In 1961 he met Margarite Regewitz, andthey were married on July 28, 1961.

James worked for Sanders Associatesin Plainview, Long Island, and in 1971 he was transferred

to New Hampshire. In 1990, Mr. Gruenfelder retired fromSanders Associates and has enjoyed his retirement ever since.He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 48Hudson.

Mr. Gruenfelder is survived by his wife, Margarite, of 54years; his seven children, Katherine St. Laurent, ChristineSwanson, Christine Doucet and her husband Norman, JamesGruenfelder, Mary Elizabeth Whittemore and her husbandBarry, John Gruenfelder and his wife Claire, and NancySherwood and her husband Alan; also 26 grandchildren, 15great-grandchildren; a sister, Rose Ph illips; and several niecesand nephews.

All services are private.To share an online message of condolence, please visit

www.dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan FuneralHome in Hudson is in charge of arrangements.

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Mon., July 27, Story Time, ages 4-6, 2 p.m.:Superhero Kids with help from their SuperheroParents will use their super powers to find andreturn the Weapons of Great Harm to SuperheroHeadquarters. Registration required.Tues., July 28, Fancy Nancy Crafts, ages 7-12, 2p.m.: Registration RequiredWed., July 29, Superhero Training Day, 10 a.m.:Library side lawn, wear sneakers.To register and to find out more about these and

the many other children’s programs happening thissummer, go to rmlnh.org/kidsrp.

Mondays thru July 27 Introduction to Mandarin Chinese for All Ages.

Learn some basic Mandarin words and phraseswith teen volunteer teacher Sarah Yi. 7 p.m. atthe Rodgers Memorial Library. If there is enough

interest, additional lessons will be offered. Pre-register at rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030.

Fridays thru August 28The Rodgers Memorial Library will host a free

Friday Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoyfilms on our big screen in air conditioned comfort,snacks will be served. Call the library Film Line at816-4535 for film titles and information on futureshowings. Call 886-6030 if you have additional

questions.

Wednesday, July 29Author Visit and Slide Show on a

Journey to Japan. Join author andAlvirne alumna Carolyn Locke for a slide

presentation and reading from her book“Not One Thing.” A combination of prose, haikuand photography, the book explores her travelsaround the island Honshu. The author will readpassages from the book with an accompanyingslide show that will transport you to some of the

most interesting cultural and historical sites in Japan. 3 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library.

Saturday, August 1Household Hazardous Waste &

Electronics Collection, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 StadiumDr., Nashua, for residents of Hudson and

Litchfield. Cost - $10 user fee per vehicle,

additional charges for quantities exceeding 10gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges forelectronics recycling. For more information anda complete list of accepted items, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

Wednesday, August 5 Author Talk: “We Are Market Basket:

The Story of the Unlikely GrassrootsMovement That Saved a Beloved

Business.” What if a company were sotreasured and trusted that people literally took tothe streets - by the thousands - to save it? Thatcompany is Market Basket. Set against a backdropof bad blood and corporate greed, We Are MarketBasket is, above all, a page-turner that chroniclesthe epic rise, fall, and redemption of this iconicand uniquely American company. Co-authorDaniel Korschun will be at the Rodgers MemorialLibrary in Hudson at 7 p.m. to discuss this newbook on the local chain that became a nationalheadline.

Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8Alvirne’s Class Act will be performing

Shakespeare’s “A Winter’s Tale” as part oftheir annual “Summer Shakespeare.” Itwill be held at Hills Garrison Elementary

School, 190 Derry Rd., Hudson, at 7 p.m. bothdays.

Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety

Weeks are happening all across theU.S. and Canada. An event has been

scheduled to be held at the Hudson LegionPost 48, 37 Central St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

both days. Operation Kidsafe is free and privatefor families. Parents take home the only record ofthe visit (a Bio Document) that is ready to hand tolaw enforcement in an emergency. Safety tips tostart a family safety action plan are also included.No special information is needed, as there is nodata basing.

Saturdays, August 8 & August 22Summer Karaoke Nights for All Ages. Join us

every from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hills MemorialLibrary Building, 16 Library St., Hudson, for an allages Karaoke Party. There will be free snacks andbeverages and a karaoke system that will help youto unmask your singing ability.

Sunday, August 9A Blessing of the Animals service

will be held on the lawn of theLitchfield Community Church, 259

Charles Bancroft Highway at 10 a.m.(rain date: Aug. 16). Pets, farm animals,stuffed animals, and animals from nature areinvited, caged as appropriate. A memorialwill be held for pets that have died recently.Each animal will receive a blessing, and itspicture will be taken with the animal’s owner.Commitments of care for animals are included inthe ceremony. All are invited, whether or not youhave an animal to bring. There will be treats forthe animals, and animal crackers for the humans.

Tuesday, August 11The Finest Hours sponsored in part

by a grant from the New HampshireHumanities Council is free and open to

the public. Author Michael Tougias willbe presenting a program based on his book thatnarrates the true account of the tragic events thatunfold as two different tankers split in two offthe coast of Cape Cod, Mass., and the harrowing

rescue that ensued. Don’t miss the opportunityto hear the account of these events directly fromthe author and then look forward to seeing theDisney adaptation of his book “The Finest Hours”in theaters this October 2015. This event will beheld at the Litchfield Middle School cafeteria at 7p.m. Feel free to contact the Aaron Cutler Librarycirculation desk for more information at 424-4044.

Tuesday, August 11Rocket Launch!, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hudson

Community Center, Lions Avenue. Join theHudson Cub Scouts for an exploration of space!Bring a 2-liter soda bottle, and a parent, and we’llhelp you make your own rocket and launch it!This is open to all children 5-plus, and there is nocost. Contact Ben Dibble if you have questions at305-7492.

Wednesday, August 12

Movie Night at the Aaron Cutler libraryin Litchfield. Every second Wednesdayof the month we show a popular, newly

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

Thursday, August 14 thru Sunday, August 17

Hudson Old Home Days! One stopfun for all ages on the Hills House

grounds across from Alvirne High School.

There will be many of the wonderful activitiesthat have always been at Old Home Days andsome new ones. Pay One Price wristbands, thecarnival rides thru Sunday, a singing competition,man free kids’ games on Saturday, fireworks onSaturday, and more. Visit our Facebook Page“Hudson NH Old Home Days” or online at http:// hudsonoldhomedays.blogspot.com.

Thursday, August 27 The Early Learning Center will be

holding its first “Community ResourceFair” from 1 to 3 p.m. outside the Library

Street School under a tent. The fair is beingput together to show families the many resourcesthat are available in and around our community.There will be 15-20 agencies that will participatein the event. A few of them are: the YMCA, Boys& Girls Club, the Department of Public Health,the United Way, the Adult Learning Center, Girls,Inc., the Rodgers Memorial Library and more!The agencies will bring resources and handoutthat families can take with them and there will berepresentatives from these agencies who will beable to answer their questions.


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The State Police, NH Fish and Game, andfirefighters flooded the fields and woods off ofWest Road. Also involved in her search were six

police K-9 units and a Black Hawk helicopter.A frequent walker of the trails around her home,

Paulette was last seen walking from a neighbor’shouse. That was around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

She was finally located in a building adjacentto her home, which according to the police, hadbeen searched previously. According to police,“She had been outside all night and had receivedbug bites. But otherwise, she was ok.”

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Paulette Couture, after having been located, was treated and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

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by Len LathropAs the school year approaches, the superintendent released

at the Monday school district meeting the following chartoutlining new personnel and who they are replacing, as wellas any change in salaries.

submitted by Rosie Hilmer New Hampshire’s congressional delegation sent two letters to federal

regulators expressing concerns about the ability of Granite Staters tohave their voices meaningfully heard in the federal review process ofKinder Morgan’s Northeast Energy Direct natural gas pipeline. The letters,addressed to the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Energy andto the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission both seekopportunities to ensure that New Hampshire stakeholders are p rovideda thorough opportunity to participate in the federal review process forproposed natural gas infrastructure projects like Kinder Morgan’s NEDpipeline.

The first letter, to the inspector general, from Senator Jeanne Shaheen(D-N.H.), Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), Representative Ann McLaneKuster (N.H.-2), and Representative Frank Guinta (N.H.-1) calls for areview of FERC’s interstate natural gas permitting process with regard tothe importance of public comment. It reads in part:

“Our constituents have expressed frustration about the lack ofinformation from FERC and the limited extent that public input isconsidered in the Commission’s review and approval process for energyinfrastructure projects … It is essential that all stakeholders be affordedmeaningful opportunity to participate in the FERC permitting process;therefore, we respectfully request you examine FERC’s interstate naturalgas permitting process…”

The letter continues to propose five questions the inspector general

should investigate relating to FERC’s handling of the project, andis available here. The DOE’s Office of the Inspector General is anindependent office within the Department of Energy responsible forconducting and supervising audits, inspections and investigations relatingto DOE’s programs and operations, including FERC.

In the delegation’s second letter, to the chairman of FERC, the issue ofpublic input was again raised. The letter reads in part:

“… many in New Hampshire are concerned that public input andcomment plays a limited role in the Commission’s final decision. For aproject that has the potential to impact a significant number of people andcommunities in our state, we believe the Commission must fully considerpublic input in all aspects of its decision-making process … That is whywe invite you to come to New Hampshire so that you can directly hearfrom New Hampshire citizens and better understand the concerns thatthey have.”

These two letters follow previous requests from the delegation to bothFERC and Kinder Morgan asking that they seek appropriate input fromNew Hampshire residents on the proposed pipeline. A list of those letters,with links, may be viewed at http://www.shaheen.senate.gov.

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A fire in a single-family home at 391 Old GageHill Rd, in Pelham, on July 20, required a second

alarm, bringing firefighters from neighboringcommunities to the scene. Pelham firefighterswere called to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. Ontheir arrival heavy smoke was showing from

a ranch-style single-family home, andadditional help was requested to thescene. Hudson crews were called tothe scene at 4:25 p.m.

As firefighters worked to cutventilation holes to release the heavysmoke and heat in the attic, fire burnedthrough the roof requiring them toevacuate the area for their safety.Several hose lines were needed toknockdown the flames in the home.Tanker trucks were used to supplywater to the scene; the area had nohydrants.

Hudson firefighters performedoverhaul operations making sure anyremaining flames were extinguished. Apet was removed from the building byfirefighters.

The high temperatures took its

toll of crews working at the scene. Firefighterswere rotated regularly, and a Salvation Armyrehabilitation unit was called to the scene toprovide cold drinks to the responders.

Seven Hudson firefighters responded to

the scene, staffing an engine, tanker, and twocommand vehicles. Firefighters from Windham,Salem, and Nashua along Dracut and Methuen,Mass., responded to the scene.

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submitted by the Hudson-Litchfield Rotary The Hudson-Litchfield Rotary is proud to

present “Pancakes and Palettes” at AlvirneHigh School Aug. 15 and 16 from 8 to 11:30a.m. in Checkers Restaurant. For more than30 years, this tradition is responsible forfunding scholarships for our high schoolseniors. The cost of the breakfast is just $5,and children 5 years and younger are free.

We would be honored to have yourname or the name of your company on

the breakfast placemats. A $25 donationwill make that possible. Checks should be

mailed to Hudson Litchfield Rotary Club,PO Box 6, Hudson, NH 03051. If you wishto be included on the placemat as wellas on our website, a donation of $100 isrequested. Deadline is Aug. 12.

For the last five years, an art show hasbeen an integral part of the event, addinga wonderful community element to thepancake tradition. The Community Paint this

year is “A New England Lighthouse.”Student art from Hudson and Litchfield

will be featured with “People’s ChoiceAwards” given in the following gradecategories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. All studentsubmissions will earn a blue ribbon.

We are very proud of the student’s workand the dedication of the teachers. You willbe amazed at the art they create.

Join the fun … a donation, a piece of art,and your presence at Pancakes and Palettes!

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submitted by the Office ofU.S. Senator Kelly AyotteIn the wake of notorious drug lord Joaquin “El

Chapo” Guzman’s escape from maximum securityprison in Mexico, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte hasrenewed her call for increased efforts to combatdrug trafficking – including an amendment sheincluded in the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2016National Defense Authorization Act to address theextensive tunnel systems present at various pointsalong the southern border. Guzman’s Sinaloanetwork is reportedly the largest drug smugglingoperation in Mexico and is responsible for morethan half of the heroin surging into the UnitedStates. Guzman’s cousin, Jesus Gutierrez-Guzman,is being sentenced in New Hampshire on Mondayfor crimes relating to his role in working to expandthe drug cartel’s reach in the United States andEurope.

“In light of the ongoing heroin crisis in NewHampshire, El Chapo’s escape and the sentencing

of Jesus Gutierrez-Guzman today underscorethe need to boost drug interdiction efforts on ournation’s southern border, where much of the heroin

taking lives in New Hampshire enters the countryfrom Mexico,” said Ayotte. “An amendment Ifought to include in the defense bill earlier thisyear would help the U.S. to counter tunnels on oursouthern border that are used to smuggle drugs likeheroin into our country, but we must do more, andI urge Congress to take steps to secure our southernborder and reduce cross-border drug smuggling.”

Senator Ayotte is a strong supporter of federalprograms that state and local law enforcementofficers rely on to interdict illicit drugs andfight related crime, including the Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, theHigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program andDrug Free Communities.

Heroin in New Hampshire largely originates fromMexico and South America and interdicting heroinbefore it enters the country is crucial. As a memberof the Senate Committees on Homeland Securityand Governmental Affairs and Armed Services,Senator Ayotte has encouraged homeland security

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academies to learn about their future chosen careers. At the end of June, explorers Dylan Conway and Joey Inamorati attended the NewHampshire Fire Explorer Training Academy held atthe State of New Hampshire Fire Academy inConcord.

The training academy sponsored bythe Boy Scouts of America providestraining for explorers ages 14 to21 who are looking at a careerin the fire service. The courses

are geared so as the explorercompletes a class theyare applied toward beingstate-certified firefighters.During the week-longevent explorers arehoused in the academy’sdormitories with aparamilitary structureguiding the kids in theirday-to-day activities. Theexplorers are trained inall areas of the fire serviceand rescue includingrepelling fire streams, fireattack search and rescue,and many other topics.

This is the second yearthat Dylan Conway hasattended the academy andserved as a lieutenant for hisgroup of explorers. Not only didhe complete training in ropes andknots, rappelling, wildland EMS andlarge area search. Dylan also becamestate certified in wildland firefighting.

This was Joey’s first year attending the academy,and he completed personal protective equipment, hosesand streams, water supply, fire extinguishers, ventilation, overhaul,forcible entry, and lifting and jacking.

Additionally, fire explorers Nikki St. Germain and Ashley Buxtonattended Camp Fully Involved during the second week of July. Thisfire training camp geared toward teaching young women 15 to 20

what it’s like to be a firefighter. This camp is also held at the State ofNew Hampshire Fire Academy in Concord.

Nikki, a long-time explorer, and Ashley, one of Hudson Fire’snewest explorers, both attended the course to learn the ins and outs

of firefighting with their peers. The woman are taught searchand rescue, repelling, pulmonary resuscitation, fire

attack, and many other fire service-related coursesand techniques. They must wear full turnout

gear, coats, pants, helmets, boots, hoods andbreathing apparatus that can weigh over

100 pounds.The camps rules are run according

to the firehouse rules: be in uniform,act appropriately, train and work as ateam. The young women experiencethis now so they understand thefirehouse life in the future.

These academies are aworthwhile tool as explorersgain valuable experience so thatwhen they become firefightersthey provide a great service tothe communities they work andlive in.

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submitted by Cecile Bonvouloir Seth Bonvouloir, a Litchfield resident, has joined as a youth volunteer in the Nashua Hillary Clinton

campaign. His first experience was attending the rally on July 16 in Windham. He was able to be in thefront row since he is a volunteer on her campaign and lucked out in getting a selfie with her. It was veryexciting for him. So exciting that his twin brother, Alec, has now joined the campaign as well.

by Doug RobinsonThe parking lot of the Hudson

Animal Control facility was linedup, paw to paw, with dozens offour-legged furry friends during arecent rabies clinic.

Close to 100 dogs and catspranced into the clinic to receive

their shots and their new rabiesidentification tags. This year’s taghas a silver bell shape.

Hudson’s “Love Your DogSpa and Boutique” offeredcomplimentary nail trims for allthe pets.

The vaccinations were doneby Dr. Christine Schluph of theHumane Society for GreaterNashua.

Officer Jana McMillan, HPDAnimal Control Manager,stated, “We are very thankful forpartnership with the HumaneSociety of Greater Nashua. Eachyear they offer their time and theirtalents for this clinic. I am also thankful to Love Your Dog Spa andBoutique for their services as well.”

McMillan also said, “While we vaccinate approximately 100animals today, we still have around 300 unregistered dogs in the

Town of Hudson.”Dog owners, who have not registered their dogs, “will be

receiving fines” shortly. The fine for each unregistered dog is $25.The cost to register a dog is $6.50 for spayed/neutered and $9 for

unaltered.Hudson’s Town Clerk Patti Barry commented, “The Town of

Hudson has approximately 4,500 dogs of which 4,000 have beenlicensed.”

Those who have not registered with the Town of Hudson,pet owners can expect to receive a fine from the town shortly.Before fines are issued, the town sends to each owner two lettersinforming them that their pet needs to be registered.

One-year-old inker rests comfortably in Officer McMillan’s arms while Dr. Christine Schluph looks on.

S t a f f p h o t o b y D o u g R o b i n s o n

submitted by David S. Morin,HFD Public Information Liaison

A warm, summer night added to theatmosphere inside the Central Fire Stationapparatus floor on Thursday, July 16,when the Hudson Fire Department heldits annual Retired Members Barbecue.Approximately 75 people attended thebarbecue, which is held each year in

July to honor and thank those who have

served. It also shows the history andpride the Hudson Fire Department hasfor its members.

This event keeps alive the traditionsthese past members solidified and bringsour newest members together with themto understand our past. Some of thesefirefighters served when there was nobreathing apparatus; their gear was madeof rubber and the helmets made of tin.

Retired members travel from as faraway as the Sunapee and Seacoastregions of New Hampshire, and southern Maine toattend the event. The event allows for the department’s

retired members to re-connectwith each other but also allowsfor interaction with present-daymembers. As the departmentresearched for past members forthis event over the last few years,many have been found living

across the county and had beenout of contact. This informationwas sent out to all the retirees andhas reformed some old friendships.

Attending their first barbeque were Art Shepard, Richard Tyler andBruce Nichols.

The attending retired members included Art Shepard, TomBlinn, Ric Plummer, Harry Chesnulevich, Dick Tyler, Jack Brewer,Ed Shiebler, Clint Weaver, Gary Rodgers, Fred Brough, SharronBrough, Dave Pierpont, Ted Trost, Bruce Nichols, and GeorgeFuller. The group has over 300 combined years of service to thedepartment and Town of Hudson.

Fire Lieutenant Jim Paquette spent several days preparing theribs, chicken, pulled pork and baked beans with firefighters andstaff completing all the other needed tasks to hold the event.

After the meal was served and as a photo session of the groupof retirees was coming to an end, they all agreed to meet again atnext year’s barbecue.

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El Niño is Back and Warmer which Means a Tougher Forecast‘ Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.’

--Mark Twain

by Joseph D’Aleo, Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM)The El Niño is back, the first significant one since 2009-10 and the

strongest since 1997-98.As NWS and later Scripps

Oceanography Meteorologist Jerome Namias showed us backin the 1970s, warm and coldpools of water in the oceans play

a key role in anchoring the jetstream and producing anomaliesof temperatures and precipitationin each season.

The last two years, wewatched large pools of warmerthan normal water develop in the Pacific near Alaska and off BajaCalifornia and while colder than normal water developed northwestof Hawaii. This combination caused the incredibly harsh wintersof the last two years and favored the eventual development of astronger El Niño. At Weatherbell, we used these ocean temperaturesto predict the historic winter of 2013-14 around the Great Lakes.Last year a weak El Niño developed while the North Atlantic turnedcold, record winter here in the Northeast and eastern Lakes.

The forecast this year is not as clear cut. The warm water off theAlaska coast and Baja California,and the pools of unusually coldwater northwest of Hawaii and inthe North Atlantic are still there.However, now we have a strongerEl Niño developing. Though most

have heard of El Niño by now itwas definitively connected withseasonal weather in our latitudessince the late 1980s. Ironically, itseffects in the tropics were knownby meteorologists since the early1900s and by farmers and sailorsfor centuries.

When the first research findingsabout its global connections werepublished, they quickly becamepart of the toolbox forecastersused to predict upcoming seasonalweather. However, experienceover the last few decades toldus all El Niños are not the same.All other things being equal, there is a big difference from a weak(cooler) El Niño like last year and a stronger (warmer) one like wesee now developing.

The strongest El Niños with warmest waters in the eastern Pacificresult in warmer winter weather in the northern states including NewEngland. They typically feature an active storm track through theSouth from California across Texas and the Gulf States and then upthe East Coast.

The storms in those years carry warmth with them and the lackof arctic cold in the North usually mean less snow for coastal cities(but sometimes heavy wet snows in the Appalachians). Winters thatfit this category include 1972-73, 1982-83, 1991-92, and 1997-98.

Seasonal snowfall was well below normal in Boston in the 6 strongEl Niño years with an average of just 20.4 inches (long-term averagesince 1890 is 43.6 inches). Temperatures here in southern New

Hampshire down to Bostonaveraged between 1.5 to 2degrees F above normal inthese years.

Weak to moderate (cooler)

El Niños, especially thosewith the warmest water inthe central Pacific like lastyear, produce a very differentstory. They are usually muchcolder and snowier with the

storms bringing snows to Texas, the Gulf States and up along the EastCoast including the major metropolitan areas. Winters like 1919-20,1947-48, 1957-58, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1976-77, 1977-78, 2002-03,2009-10 and 2014-15 are among the years that fall in this category.In Boston they averaged 63.7 inches of snows with 86.7 percent ofthe 15 years above normal (the other two were near normal). What’smore, these winters averaged about 3.5F below normal in winterhere in southern New Hampshire down to Boston.

If the El Niño stays strong and the greatest warmth stays in theeastern Pacific near Peru, it will do battle with the other ocean warmand cold pools for control of the pattern. In any event, it seemslikely; the winter would be warmer and less snowy.

If it peaks in the fall and the warmest water shifts west moretoward the central Pacific during the winter, it will be end up as thethird cold and snowy winter in a row (though it is hard to imagine itwould rival last winter).

It is still only July. In the last two years, we were confident by July, with our clients in the U.S. and Canada, about our outlook forthe winters. This year, although we have advised our clients of whatwe think is most likely to happen, we warned them of the greater

uncertainty this winter, and we have asked them and you to bepatient and stay tuned.

Joe D’Aleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-foundedThe Weather Channel and served as its first 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. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist

Society, he has testified 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 [email protected].

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Hudson Community TelevisionSat July 257:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio7:30 a.m. Three Fractured Pigs8:30 a.m. Merrimack YMCA Cabaret10:30 a.m. Adventures with Lee and Jeremy - Islesof Shoals11:00 a.m. Dog’s Dinner12:00 p.m. The Local Kids - Sharks

12:30 p.m. Litchfield Fire Department andHudson Fire Department Fire Rescue Demo1:30 p.m. Cooking in the Merrimack Valley2:00 p.m. ACT Racing Speedway 51 - Joey Pole4:00 p.m. The Steve Katsos Show4:30 p.m. Pay it Forward - Billy Inkslinger “Josh”5:00 p.m. Aspire - Jack Goldman5:30 p.m. Heard in Hudson6:00 p.m. Body Sculpt - Baby Blast6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio7:00 p.m. Spektral EvidenceSun July 26 and Wed July 297:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio7:30 a.m. Beyond The Ring - Self Defense8:00 a.m. Hudson Fire Department - ExtricationDemonstration8:30 a.m. Friendship Sloops9:00 a.m. Hudson First Baptist Church10:00 a.m. Trinity Assembly of God11:00 a.m. Nature Worship12:00 p.m. People Places and Things with Celine

12:30 p.m. Nature Walks - Little Wonders of theMeadow1:00 p.m. The Seven Petitions part22:00 p.m. Falcon Frontier Rodeo (2014)3:00 p.m. Education: Join the Conversation3:30 p.m. Boy Scouts of AmericaPresents Scouting in NH4:00 p.m. Hudson First BaptistChurch5:00 p.m. Trinity Assembly ofGod6:00 p.m. Get Smart About SmartCars6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio7:00 p.m. Hudson RepublicanCommittee Presents Gov. JohnKasich

Mon July 27 and Thurs July 307:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio7:30 a.m. The Right Side - Common Core8:00 a.m. Changing Aging - Memory Loss8:30 a.m. Education: Join the Conversation9:00 a.m. Hudson Republican CommitteePresents Gov. John Kasich10:00 a.m. Global Connections TV with Bill

Miller10:30 a.m. Get Smart About Smart Cars11:00 a.m. Three Fractured Pigs12:00 p.m. Hudson History Tour12:30 p.m. Out and About with Al and Sue1:30 p.m. Heroin in Hudson4:00 p.m. The Steve Katsos Show4:30 p.m. Concerts on the Common6:00 p.m. Seniorcize6:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio7:00 p.m. Memorial Day ParadeTues July 28 and Fri July 317:00 a.m. Jazz Cardio7:30 a.m. Jacqueline Schwab - True Blue Waltz9:00 a.m. Hudson Republican CommitteePresents Ben Carson10:30 a.m. Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra12:00 p.m. Benediction - Lincoln and the BattleHymn of the Republic2:30 p.m. Euro Kitchen - Summer Salads3:30 p.m. Ma Cuisinette- Summertime Grilling

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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?

Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?“Thumbs down to the Hudson Planning Board

and Board of Selectman for decisions affectingHawkview Road, where there’s tranquility andkids can play in the streets. We can’t blame videogames on today’s kids and their lack of playingoutside with these leaders in our town making ourstreets unsafe for play and the way life should be.”

“Thumbs up, a huge thumbs up to all thefemales at Campbell High School that areexcelling academically. Your hard work willtake you far in whatever careers you choose.Congratulations to the parents that have raisedintelligent, strong, beautiful young ladies. We areproud of your accomplishments!”

“Thumbs down the NH Family Courts - yesVirginia, sometimes the woman is the abuser.”

“Thumbs down to litterers. How inconsiderateand selfish do you have to be to think the entireworld is your trash bin?”

“Thumbs up to the Hills Memorial Library BookSale! A book I really wanted was listed used onAmazon for $17 with shipping cost. I found the

book at the library sale for 50 cents! That’s areally great score when you’re retired and on afixed income! Thanks to the ladies who run thesale - you all do a great job. Thanks again!”

“Thumbs up to last week’s entertaining articleby our resident conspiracy theorist, continuinghis long tradition of standing strong against theevil tyrants of Litchfield, even if he has to inventthem. Like all good tin foil hat wearers, he filledhis rambling diatribe with equal parts fantasyconjecture and sentences ending with ominousquestion marks. Lucky for us, we can all rest easyknowing that we have our own modern day DonQuixote protecting us.”

“Thumbs down. As fourMarines were gunned down,nine people were killed in achurch. All you liberals can talkabout is a flag. You people arevery shallow. We Marines, andI am one, have many mottos,one of them is ‘gun control

means hitting your target.’”

“Thumbs down. Why a ‘jobs’president? Why not a ‘solutions’president? Jobs that help kill theenvironment aren’t doing muchgood. Solutions to better energywould help save the planet. Inthe last 16 years, just what goodcame out of the RepublicanParty? Therewas a lotof bad, sowhat makes

anyone think that theyare going to do any goodin the future? Give thoseRepublicans a bag of chips anda remote control and they willmess up the TV.”

“Thumbs down. What’sthis dark money that Ayotte isgetting from another state? If

she is owned by big money I can’t accept her anylonger. I don’t want any part of this state ownedby folks like the Koch brothers when it comes topolitics. Their ideas like pipeline and trackingare not in our future. Is there any Republicannot owned by big money? If so, New Hampshireneeds you, heck, America needs you.”

“Thumbs up to ChaplickEstates! Love the sign! Manythanks to Tom and John. Anawesome tribute continues forour neighbor! Be proud!

“Thumbs down to theHLN. Do you know whoseopinion doesn’t matter? JasonGuerette’s.”

“Thumbs down to JasonGuerette. I wish I had the timeto put multiple thumbs down inthe HLN. Everybody knows it’syou. Yawn!”

“Thumbs down to Jason Guerrette. ‘This is whatyou get when you vote the way you do.’ Who doyou exactly think you are? You know what we getwhen we vote? Not you!”

“Thumbs up. I had a hard time falling asleepuntil I saw your Opinion column by JasonGuerrette, after one paragraph I was off indreamland. His act is almost as tired as I was.”

“Thumbs down. We do not have 364 quietdays. Fireworks blasts happen all year long,including Christmas Eve in one particularneighborhood. In the grand scheme of things,nothing is really a very big deal, but how muchyou contribute to or steal from the well being andpeace of society during your life is a big deal.”

“Thumbs up to having fun! But havingfun should not be at the expense of otherswho, against their will, are held captive torandom yet perpetual explosive noises of near-professional grade fireworks. (Noise is unwanted,uncontrollable, unpredictable sound.) As you say,insider trading and nepotism are unethical. Weare not, however, forced to participate in them;we are forced to participate when we are victimsof intrusive bomb blasts. You are old enough toremember when manners meant something.”


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