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by Len Lathrop
What could be any nicer than to have a perfect emergency medical service call the week before the holiday?
Without an answer to that question, meet Connor Michael Scanzani, Hudsons newest resident as of Dec. 16,
2014, and someone who in a few years might be telling folks how he was born on the kitchen floor and delivered by
a 20-year-old probationary firefighter, Brian Patterson, who joined the department this summer.
The Lenny Smith Central Station crew was toned to the Scanzani home at 5:23 a.m., arriving at 5:25 a.m. with
little Connor arriving at 5:28 a.m. Also on scene at the same time as Connor was an ambulance crew from the
Burns Hill Station. Captain Dave Morin explained, With all childbirth calls, two ambulances are sent to the
scene as the mother and the baby are considered two patients, so if theres any complications, we have two
ambulances there to treat both of them.
Rachel Scanzani, Connors mom, is a social studies teacher at Hudson Memorial School with dad, Shawn,
and big brother, Jake, were at the fire station Saturday to thank the firefighters for beginning there so quickly and
taking control of the situation. Rachel was due on Friday the 12th, but the hospital did not feel it was time.
They were there less than five minutes when I had him, Rachel said.
It was incredible. Theres no way to keep yourself calm when youre going through all that. And everything
happens so fast and so quickly, she continued. Theres so much going on, so to have people there who know
what theyre doing is huge and very relieving.
Despite the extreme circumstances, the HMS teacher had the presence of mind to ask the 20-year-old
firefighter if he had been one of her students. He told her not to worry that he was from Dracut, and so that was
one awkward scenario averted. Later, the senior crew members joked that Brian could come over to babysit if the
Scanzani family ever needed him.
Captain Morin spoke of how rewarding it is to see a new life come into the world, Every day we go on a call it is
Proud mom,
somebodys worst day, mostly critical situations and, many times, working under the worst set of circumstances.
Rachel Scanzani,
We wanted to say thank you. These guys, they deal with everybodys worst day. Ninety percent of the time its somebodys worst day,
with baby Connor
20-year-old probationary firefighter, Brian Patterson,
and this was a good thing and I wanted to share it with them, Shawn Scanzani said.
holds Connor, the baby he delivered.
Rachel added, I know that, as a town employee,
we get beat up by the public sometimes because
people only see different pieces of what we do, and
they see the negatives and they see the bad. I want
people to know that these guys do great things every
day whether they know it or not.
Big brother Jake, who slept through the birth, was
very excited with all the trucks and equipment in the
station and seemed to bond with Patterson and had
questions about the breathing equipment and sat in
the trucks.
Morin mentioned that this was only the second birth
he had assisted in during his 30 years as a firefighter.
Firefighter Al Winsor believed the last baby delivered
by a Hudson crew was a year and a half to two years
ago.
Patterson, whose dad is the deputy chief in Dracut,
Mass., comes from a fire service family; he will earn a
blue stork pin for his uniform. And a blue stork sticker
will be placed on the ambulance to denote that the
crew delivered a baby boy.
Alan Winsor, Glen Bradish, Shawn Scanzani (Dad), Jake Scanzani, Rachael Scanzani with baby Connor,
Brian Patterson shows Jake Hudsons SCUBA
Brian Patterson, Dave Morin, Dave Brideau, and James Paquette
(self-contained breathing apparatus).
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
A Magical Night Aboard the Polar Express
Twin 6 year olds, Max and Lilly, talk about their trip to the North Pole with the Polar Express conductor
while they wait for their cookies and hot chocolate to be served by Santas wonderful elves.
At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah
found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though Ive grown old, the bell still rings for me,
as it does for all who truly believe. The Polar Express
by Doug Robinson
The train whistle blew and the Polar Express train was on its way to the North Pole. Every child has had their ticket
punched and were comfortably sitting aboard the train.
The children were dressed for reading of their Christmas classic, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Each
child had come prepared for the event. Some wore pajamas with footsies, while others wore slippers shaped like
animals. Some had hooded sweatshirts. Every pajama was different, brightly colored, and festive with various
pictures of Disney characters. Some wore pajamas decorated with their favorite comic book hero. All the children
looked comfortable and huggable.
The Polar Express narration tells the story of a young boy who once adored Christmas. At the sound of a train
whistle, he arises from his bed and runs to the train. Upon seeing the conductor, he is told that this train is the Polar
Express, and is going to the North Pole. He boards the train, and, aboard the train are many children like himselfdressed in their pajamas.
Upon reaching the North Pole, the children see thousands of Christmas elves awaiting the arrival of Santa for the
start of his yearly trip around the world. The boy is then handpicked to select the first present of the year, and he asks
for one bell hanging from one of the reindeer. He puts the bell into his pocket, and then hops back on the train for
his ride home.
While traveling home, he discovers that the bell has fallen through a hole in the pocket into which he had placed
the bell.
continued to page 3- Polar Express
Eagle Scout Bryan Lane Tells Troop 21 Scouting Denes who he is Today
by Doug Robinson
Only 2 percent of those who enter Boy
Scouts reach Scoutings highest honor:
Eagle Scout.
The 38th president, Gerald Ford, is the
only U.S. president to have earned the
Eagle Scout rank. The first man to walk
on the moon, Astronaut Neil Armstrong,
is an Eagle Scout as is Robert Gates, U.S
Secretary of Defense and former director
of the Central Intelligence Agency.
And, Hudsons Superintendent of
Schools Bryan Lane is also an Eagle Scout.
The question proposed to
Superintendent Lane was What does
being an Eagle Scout mean to you?
Wearing a red sweater, tie, slacks, and
with his shirt sleeves rolled up, Lane sat
on the edge of the stage at the Wattannick
Grange, Hudson, facing his Boy Scout
peers. This was a very special, personal, private,
and very prideful side of Lane. Here he had the
opportunity to share, not what only being an Eagle
Scout meant, but also share the whole meaning
and value of his life as a scout. To the scouts, he
was not Superintendent Lane, he was one of their
own, from Troop 44, New Rochelle, NY.
While Troop 21 of Hudson has had 50 Boy
Scouts reach Eagle rank since 1952, at this
meeting, the discussions did not center on
fundraising, badges, upcoming trips or events.
Like a fireside chat, Lane spoke of his memories,
his loves, and even his dislikes of Scouting.
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle, stated Lane,
It is ok not to become an Eagle Scout. What is
important is your character. What I am today is
because I was a scout.
to change your goal as you go, just keep

going and concentrate on your character.
People perceive who you are by what
you say and do. People need to trust
you. What are you willing to sacrifice to
remain constant with your goal?
He then cited the Scout Law: A scout
is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,
thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. And
without hesitation he added, Those 12
words have never changed since the
beginning of Scouting. The Scout Law is
about character. It is about how you are
perceived and how you want to serve.
The two dozen scouts in attendance
were
fully engaged with Lanes
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
commentary about Scouting. Until
Superintendent Bryan Lane sits and chats with Boy Scout Troop 21 at the Wattannick Grange about his life experiences as a scout.
this moment, he had always seen as the
principal or the superintendent.
first. Being an Eagle Scout never goes away. It is
Without hesitation he recited the Scout Oath:
Then Lane went one by one, never missing a
with you always.
On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty to
beat with each Scout Law, defining for the Scouts
Lane then spoke about his days when he was
God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law;
what each of the 12 laws meant to him as a scout,
in Scouting. He told the Boy Scouts: It was
to help other people at all times; to keep myself
a teacher, and then as a community leader.
not cool to be a Boy Scout when I was growing
physically strong, mentally awake, and morally
What does it mean to be trustworthy, friendly,
up. Those long socks that required a garter belt,
straight. I think I still remember it. I am close.
courteous and kind? Be that person who helps
I got laughed at all the time. I remember that
As he began speaking with the scouts, he
another, not looking for rewards, but looking for
while others were playing sports or doing school
recited many of the honors and awards that he
that inner satisfaction that what you did was right.
activities, I was working on my scouting badges.
had received locally, statewide, and nationally.
If someone in front of you drops their books, help
But, I was focused, and I had a goal. That goal
NH Principal of the Year, NH Assistant Principal of
them pick them up. Your job as 8th graders is to
was to earn my Eagle rank.
the Year, and Coach of the Year list only a few of
look out for the 6th graders. Your job as seniors
For Lanes Eagle project, he elected to
his professional honors.
is to look out for the freshmen. You have their
soundproof the gym ceiling for the temple at
Scouting is where you learn how to be a
backs. That is character.
which they met for their Scout meeting. It took
become a good person, and I want those who
He concluded with Scouting is all about
me four months, standing on scaffolding as I
read my resume to know that I have a good
service. Scouting will lead you down that path
installed ceiling tile after ceiling tile. It was hard
character, Lane explained. While I appreciate
and will help you develop tools that you will use
work, but I finished it.
the awards and honors, it is being an Eagle Scout,
the rest of your life.
Always move forward. Have a goal. Its ok
a Boy Scout that defines who I am. So, I listed it
2 - January 2, 2015 | Hudson - Litchfield News
Remember Hudson when ...

The Eli Hamblet House in Hudson Center
Accolades
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that
Christopher Rochon of Hudson was recently initiated into Phi Kappa
Phi, the nations oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for
all academic disciplines. Rochon was initiated at MCPHS University.
Rochon is among approximately 32,000 students, faculty,
professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each
year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and
approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5
percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible
for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the
number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do
faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly
distinction.
Lauren Weber of Hudson qualified for the fall semester Deans List
at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load
of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade
below a C.
The following local students have been named to the Deans List
for the fall semester at Keene State College. From Hudson: Scott
Bernstein, Caitlin Calhoun, Tara Coates, Michael Falcone, Jacob
Huggins, Brandon Karugu, Matthew Kulch, Lauren Ledoux, Paige
MacIntosh, Hannah Norton, and Elizabeth Truesdell. From Litchfield:
Scott Dyer and John Elliott.
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo
submitted by
Ruth Parker
Born in 1810 to Tamar
and Thomas Hamblet, Eli
lived most, if not all, of
his adult life in Hudson
Center. Elis farm home was
located on Hamblet Avenue
facing the Hudson Center
Common on the east side.
This house was previously
owned by John Foster who
operated a grocery store
there for about 19 years.
Eli married Rebecca Butler
of Pelham in 1844. Their
daughters, Rebecca Souvina
and Arvilla, continued to
reside in the house after
Elis death in 1896.
In addition to farming,
Eli served his town in
many ways: town clerk,
selectman, overseer of the
poor, and representative to
the general court. He was
one of the organizers of
the Hudson Center Library
and he acted as the librarian when this small library was housed in
his home. He was a member and deacon of the Baptist Church. In
1876, when the Hudson Center Post Office was established at the
Railroad Station behind the town hall, he was appointed postmaster.
He held this office until his death in 1896. Elis entire family,
including his parents, is buried in Westview Cemetery. This house
was the home of Robert Thompson, Sr. and his family for many
years. After being vacant for an extended time it was demolished a
few years ago.
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it home, showed it to his dad, and has had nice times reading the
records and learning about Eli and how small a days wage was
back them.
The ledger had been stored in Pauls treasure cabinet for many
years. He has spent time locating the hometown of Eli Hamblet.
This past summer he reached out to the Historical Society and the
rest is history. Our thanks to Paul for returning this piece of local
history to Hudson. See this weeks Remember Hudson when ... for
a picture of Elis House.
Eli often worked off the farm; doing work for his neighbors, his
town, and the cemetery. This ledger itemizes some of these chores,
who he worked for, and how much he was paid. The list of names
is like a mini directory of Hudson at that time with names like
Benjamin Dean, Alvan Smith, Elbridge Dow, David Smith and Silas
Hill.
A copy of this article and picture now occupy Pauls treasure
cabinet in place of Elis ledger.
submitted by Sgt. Joseph Hoebeke, Patrol Division,

Hudson Police Department
The issue of protecting yourself and your home is an important
consideration for any resident, regardless of the crime rate within
the community in which you reside. In terms of statistics, Hudson
is a safe community; however, there is and always will be the
existence of criminal behavior. In this Public Safety Bulletin, we
will discuss how to keep your home safe from burglars.
Between January 1, 2012 and December 19, 2014, there have
been 191 residential and commercial burglaries in the Town of
Hudson. In comparison with larger jurisdictions like Nashua and
Manchester, as well as jurisdictions similar in size and population
to Hudson, these numbers are relatively low. According to statistics
provided by the FBI, home burglaries resulted in $4.6 billion
in lost property in 2010 with an average loss per household of
$2,119. While the cost of these crimes is significant, even more
significant is the emotional toll it takes when your home security is
compromised.
Although Hudson maintains a 34 percent clearance rate for
burglaries, as compared to the national average of 12.5 percent,
these crimes will always be present in our community due to many
factors outside the scope of this article. In recent weeks, we have
seen an increase in the number of residential burglaries in the Town
of Hudson. Even though it is impossible to completely safeguard
yourself from becoming a victim of burglary, there are some simple
steps you can take to reduce your risk. As such, the Hudson Police
Department recommends that you employ the following tactics to
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A work ledger kept by Eli Hamblet between 1840 and 1880 has
recently been returned to Hudson and placed with the Historical
Society. This donation was made by Paul Macuch of Lakeville,
Mass.
Paul grew up in the town of Easton, Mass., which borders on
Brockton, West Bridgewater and a few other towns. Through the
woods from his house there was a sand and gravel pit that was a
popular place to take .22 caliber rifles and spend time shooting
bottles and cans. On the back side of the gravel pit, a local
contractor would dump demolition debris from construction jobs
and then when the piles got big enough, bury them in the ground
as a private landfill. This was a great place to find things as they
would occasionally dump items from old attics. This is how Paul
came into the possession of the Eli Hamblet work ledger some 40
years ago. One day, in the pile of rubble was an old tattered box.
Inside this box were a few old books and this ledger. Paul brought
Broken window entry point

keep your home safe from thieves:
1. Install exterior lighting in order to illuminate all entrances to your
home. Motion sensor lights are a great option and are relatively
inexpensive.
2. Cut back shrubbery to discourage burglars from hiding near
windows and doors. This also acts as a psychological deterrent as
homes that look good may actually prevent burglaries. If a thief
knows you spend time caring for your home they may think you
are more likely to take steps to protect it.
3. Keep windows and doors locked at all times and make certain
your garage door is locked and closed. Windows and sliding
glass doors should be secured with auxiliary locks. Special door
pins, available at most home improvement stores at a relatively
low cost, can prevent your sliding doors from being lifted off the
track during a burglary attempt. Deadbolt locks should be used
on all exterior doors and installing a peephole is a very good
option of having to open your doors to unknown visitors. Finally,
install blinds on ground level doors and windows.
4. Never store keys outside of your home and never leave tools,
such as ladders, so that they are accessible. Ladders can be used
to gain access to upper level windows and openings that might
otherwise be inaccessible if secured inside a shed, basement, or
garage.
5. Make your home look occupied. Homes are prone to burglaries
when thieves believe the owners are on vacation. Reduce
obvious signs of an empty house by asking a trusted neighbor or
friend to collect your mail and newspapers daily. You can ask
that someone to check your home daily to turn on lights and
open and close shades or curtains. Finally, you can even ask a
neighbor to park their vehicle in your driveway. Remember, if
your house looks maintained and full of activity, burglars are less
likely to make it a target.
6. Consider a home alarm. Home alarms are great, but they can
be pricey. If you would like one for added protection and peace
of mind, consider getting one without monitoring. The noise of
a tripped alarm, or the stickers for an alarm company displayed
on windows and doors, can be good deterrents for a would-be
burglar.
7. Get involved with your community. You can contact the Hudson
Police Department to see if a neighborhood watch group is a
good idea in your neighborhood. Ask trusted neighbors to keep
watch on your home while you are away and stay informed on
recent criminal activity in your neighborhood.
8. Reach out to the Hudson Police Department. Did you know that
the Hudson Police Department will conduct checks on vacant
homes? You can contact the Hudson Police Department at any
time to request a vacant home check. We will need some basic
information from you, such as the length of your vacation, points
of contact in the event our check yields suspicious or criminal
activity, alarm company information (if you have one), and the
names of people that might stop by to check on your home.
Remember, home owners who stay vigilant and take these simple
steps will be better prepared to prevent a burglary than those who
do not. Remember, the Hudson Police Department is available
at any time to provide you with advice on home safety, so do not
hesitate to contact us at 886-6011.
Hudson - Litchfield News | January 2, 2015 - 3
Saint John XXIII Food

Pantry Donates over
23,000 Pounds of Food
The Word Around Town...

Staff photos by Doug Robinson
Letters to our Editor
Volunteers from Liberty Utilities helped sort, fill, and distribute food at St. John
XXIII Food Pantry. John Warshaisi, Gerri DiNapoli, Lisa DeGregory, Judi
Coulombe, Suzanne Pacheco, (back row) Ryan Lagasse, Margo Cimon, and
Andy Morgan worked tirelessly for many hours.
by Doug Robinson
The need for help in
Hudson has grown so
deep, that Saint John
XXIII Food Pantry now
distributes food at both
St. Kathryn Church as
well the food pantry
located on Library
Street. Of the 210
families that received
food for the Christmas
holidays, 70 families
received their food at
the church.
The annual
Retired Hudson fire chiefs, Shawn Murray and
distribution of food
Frank Carpentino
involves a large box
containing produce, turkey, and all the trimmings for the holiday
meal, as well as another banana box full of food to supply the
family for two weeks. The meals are complete with pies, tarts,
breads, stuffing, and juice.
The pantry also provides gifts for entire families and local elderly.
This year, approximately 75 seniors will receive gifts from the pantry.
Food Pantry Director Leona Shanholtz commented that this year
We have distributed over 130,000 meals. By years end, we will go
over 150,000.
The Hudson Fire Department helped with the Christmas
distribution of food. The Hudson Police Department helps with the
Thanksgiving distribution.
We are very grateful for all the support we receive from the
community, businesses, and schools to help us help those in need,
said Pauline Boisvert of the food pantry.
Looking ahead, she added: We are already looking ahead to our
Easter distribution. We would greatly appreciate the donation of any
wicker baskets as we will be using wicker baskets, instead of boxes,
for that distribution.
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
Polar Express
- continued from front page
Hudson School Superintendent Bryan Lane reads The Polar Express

On Christmas morning, under the Christmas tree, he finds a small
package tucked at the back of the tree with his name on it. He
opened the box and discovers that it is the bell that Santa had given
him. When he rings the bell, both he and his sister are filled with joy
of the beautiful sound. His parents, however, do not hear the sound
and believe the bell to be broken.
The narrative of The Polar Express ends with At one time, most of
my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all
of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer
hear its sweet sound. Though Ive grown old, the bell still rings for
me, as it does for all who truly believe.
When Superintendent Lane completed the story, Santa arrived at
the Polar Express train station, and gave each child a bell for them to
ring for themselves. Gripping the attached red ribbon, every child
rang that tiny golden bell with great enthusiasm, and the sounds
of those bells could be heard ringing throughout the halls of H.O.
Smith for all to enjoy. What a wonderful sound they made. Smiling,
laughing, while others were jumping up and down with excitement,
they truly believed in the sound of the bell.
Do you believe? If so, then, you too can hear those bells loud and
clear!
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Editors Note: Due to the recent publicity in both Hillsborough and Rockingham
counties, Deacon Costellos letter seems important for everyone to read.
An Unsettling Number of Early Deaths

A brief search of recent obituaries shows an increasing number of deaths
mentioned as died suddenly or died unexpectedly. In ten minutes of
searching the obituaries in the local newspapers, I found this true of the
deaths of William, Randall, Alyssa, Wesley, Don, Richard, Brian, Michael,
Ross, Shawn, Christine, Messiah and Steven (all of whom were not yet 40
years old). I realize that not all of these were suicides or drug-related deaths,
but I know personally that these numbers are increasing. Rockingham
County had one of the highest numbers of deaths in the State due to drug
overdose or due to the taking of tainted drugs in the past year.
Nothing is more tragic than the death of a young person with most of her
life ahead of her. Not only is it devastatingly painful to the family but such
a loss to the community of talent and potential. That person, had he known
his worth and potential, might have changed our world in a significant way.
Communities in Southern New Hampshire have gathered together people
from the usual human service agencies to address the problem and, in most
cases, have emphasized the need for stricter drug enforcement measures
or more counseling opportunities for those with depression issues. These
might help but I believe that the solution lies within the persons who are
considering the use of drugs in their lives. Something needs to convince
these young people from the time they are very young that they are very
special; that they have been placed in this world for a very specific purpose;
that their lives have worth and meaning. If they become convinced of this,
there is no way that they would jeopardize their lives by taking the poison of
drugs into themselves.
So parents this is your role and responsibility in the forming of that vision
within our young children. Make sure that they know and are convinced
that they were made by an awesome, loving, nurturing Being Who has a
specific plan for their lives. Spend as much time with them as it takes for
them to know that Being personally and deeply. As a Christian, I believe
that that Being made it possible in Jesus, the Christ. He came, died, and
was raised to make it possible and our childrens lives depend on their
receiving this gift; the gift that sets them free from all confusion, self-hatred
and despair that fights to rule their lives. Their future depends on it!
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The Litchfield Budget Committee

Needs Voter Input
The Litchfield Budget Committee has been reviewing Town and School
District Budgets over the last several months. We have spent numerous
meetings listening to the justification of budget requests by the Board of
Selectman and the School Board for every dollar proposed. The Budget
Committee would now like to request the communitys input before we
finalize these budgets for Deliberative Session and then voting in March
2015.
Below is a Summary of the 2016 Proposed Operating Budgets:
The voters approved the Town default budget in March 2014 in the
amount of $5,007,408 by defeating the proposed budget. The 2015 budget
submitted to the Budget Committee by the Selectmen included an increase
of $233,646. The increase was attributed to delayed purchases due to the
lower 2014 budget, the approval in March of the Police Contract, other
previously approved contracts and a 6.4% increase in Health Care costs.
Some of these new increases must also be included by law in the new default
budget. The Budget Committee reduced the requested budget by $50,266
mostly by areas typically unspent in the past. The committee left some
requested increases to cover important Fire and Police equipment purchases.
Proposed Warrant Articles under discussion include the need for additional
Fire Dept. equipment, highway and road improvements, human service
agencies, Town employee wage plan, and paving of the Fire Station/Old
Town Hall parking lot. Town Revenues are projected to remain relatively
flat. Should the proposed Town operating budget be approved in March
2015, the tax impact would be an increase of $0.04 per thousand. If all
currently proposed warrants passed, it would result in an additional $0.61
per thousand increase.
The voters also approved the School District default budget in March
2014 of $19,956,828 by defeating the proposed budget. The 2015-2016

Budget submitted to the Budget Committee by the School Board reflected
an increase of $800,172. With the Campbell High School Bond being
paid off, the net increase as presented to the Budget Committee was
approximately $1.3MM. School revenues are also projected to be less
which resulted in a significant proposed increase to the taxpayers. The
Budget Committee felt such a significant increase was not reasonable at
this time. Many deep and difficult reductions to the requested budget
were made totaling $883,072. After understanding the School Boards
top budget priorities for the district, the committee felt it important to
leave sufficient funding for important initiatives such as building repairs
and maintenance, Special Education, Math and curriculum materials, and
Information Technology. Increases also include the teacher contract that was
approved by the voters in March. Given a declining student enrollment,
significant reductions included the reduction of two elementary school
teachers, the reduction of two buses, and reductions in areas of historical
under spend. Warrant Articles being proposed include a Technology
Database Administrator, upgrades to building security, Capital reserve
funds for building Maintenance and Special Education and repaving the
Griffin Memorial Playground area. Should the proposed school operating
budget be approved in March 2015, the tax impact would be an increase of
$0.83 per thousand. This year due to the reductions made by the Budget
Committee, the proposed budget is less than the default budget. Failure to
pass the proposed budget would result in an even higher tax impact for the
taxpayers. If all currently proposed warrants passed, it would result in an
additional $0.26 per thousand increase.
The Budget Committee would like your input on the proposed budgets
as well as the tax impact to the community. There are two more scheduled
Budget Committee meetings on Tuesday, January 6 and Thursday, January
8, starting at 7 p.m. Additionally, the annual budget hearing is scheduled
for Thursday, January 15, also at 7 p.m. All meetings will be held at
Campbell High School.
Cynthia Couture, Chairman, Litchfield Budget Committee
Water Utility Abatement #W-UTL-74-06

I received your letter [Board of Selectmen] denying my abatement request
in the amount of $36. The letter contains no explanation as to why my
request was denied. I believe I have been treated very unfairly in that I am
being penalized because the meter reader said he was unable to gain access
to our house on a day we were in residence. I reiterate, we were both in
residence that day, and if the bell was rung, one of us would have answered
the door even though it can take longer than normal if we are working at
home from our basement as we usually are. Neither of us heard the doorbell
ring that day. We believe the meter reader probably went to the wrong
house.
I believe the selectmen dismissed my explanation on my abatement
form out of hand. This decision favored the meter reader, whose word
the selectmen took over mine. I believe the selectmen have impugned my
integrity as a citizen and a taxpayer.
For this reason, I am requesting a reversal of the decision.
I also request a written explanation from each selectman explaining why
he chose to take the meter readers word over mine.
Diana Rubino, Hudson
Boy Scout Troop 20 Offering Christmas Tree

Pick-up Service
Boy Scout Troop 20 of Hudson will once again offer Christmas tree pickup/ removal service after the holidays to any Hudson resident for an $8
donation.
To schedule your pick-up for either Saturday, January 3, or Saturday,
January 10, please contact Stacy Cunniff at 321-9249 or cunniffstacy@
yahoo.com. We will ask you to leave your tree on your front porch or in
your front yard. All profits earned will help fund Troop 20s camping, troop
activities and community service projects.
Thank you for supporting your local Boy Scouts!
Joe Undercofler for Troop 20, Hudson
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Ongoing
for Grades 6-12 at the Rodgers
Now Programs
Memorial Library
Special Event, Glow Bowling: Thursday,
January 8, 4:30-5:30. Grades 6-8. Make
glow pins, glow bowl in the dark, paint your
face with glow in the dark paint. Be prepared
to get messy. Registration requested, rmlnh.org/
glowbowl.
Monster Club, Mondays, 4-5 p.m., grades 6-8.
Discuss the monster of the week, do monster
related activities and investigations, hang out
with other monster fans.
Smash Tuesdays, 2:15-4 p.m., for grades 6-12.
Play Super Smash Brothers for Wii-U on our
big screen. You can bring your 3DS and play
against other 3DS players while waiting for your
turn.
Pokmon League for All Ages, Tuesdays, 4:30-6
p.m. All video game versions and card players
are welcome. If there are enough players we
run a tournament with a small in-game prize.
Teen Takeover @ Your Library, Wednesdays,
2:15-4:30 p.m., for grades 9-12. Hang out,
watch movies, listen to music, play popular
trading card games like Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh.
You may bring snacks to this program.
Book Club, second Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., for
grades 6-12. Different themes each month,
read any book in the theme and share it with
the group. January 14 theme share your
favorite book you read in 2014
Note: This service by Troop 11 is only available

to Litchfield residents. To schedule a pick up for
either January 3 or January 10, call Janice Hood
at 429-9821 or e-mail at troop11nh@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
are a beginner or a long time genealogist

the Rodgers Memorial Library Genealogy
Club has something for you. Trade tips
and techniques with others interested in
family research and learn about genealogical
resources located in the library. This afternoon
at 1:30, Mary Gannon will present a program
on using the Find a Grave website. Find a
Grave provides users with images of grave
markers from around the world as well as
photos, biographies and other details uploaded
by volunteers. (This program was rescheduled
from an earlier date.) Check the website,
rodgerslibrary.org, for information about future
guest speakers.
Wednesday, January 7
All Booked Up, a book discussion
group for adults, will meet at 6:30 p.m.
in the Aaron Cutler Memorial Library
to discuss Proof of Heaven by Eben
Alexander. Copies of Januarys book will be
available for check-out.
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Thursday, January 8
Pajama Story Time. Join Miss CarrieAnne at 6:30 p.m. in the Young Readers
Room at the Aaron cutler Memorial Library
for family story time fun. Bring a stuffed
friend and, if you like, wear your jammies!
8th
Free Film at Rodgers Memorial Library. The

Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson hosts a film
series, second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Catch films
you may have missed in the theaters. Snacks
will be served. Tonight, a family gathers at their
childhood home after the death of their father.
The all-star cast includes Tina Fey, Jane Fonda,
Connie Britton and Jason Bateman. See it on our
big screen. Call the library film line at 816-4535
for details.
Saturday, January 10
Gaming Day at Rodgers Memorial
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Library. From 12 to 4 p.m. on the second
Saturday of each month join Play Date
NH as they teach an assortment of new
board games, card games and role playing games
at the Rodgers Memorial Library in Hudson. Play
Date NH is a volunteer organization aimed at
educating the community about the benefits of
games and gaming. They hold events to introduce
new games, expand the gaming audience and
invite citizens to make gaming of all types a part
of their family, school and community. Call the
library at 886-6030 for more information.
Friday, January 9
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5791 will
host a Meat Rafe with the proceeds
going to benefit the Pets for Vets program
beginning at 7 p.m. The Post is located at
15 Bockes Rd. in Hudson. For more information
contact the post canteen at 598-4594 Monday
through Saturday between 12 and 8 p.m.
A Used Book Sale with the Friends of

th the Library of Hudson will be held from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of
the Hills Memorial Library Building at
18 Library St. in Hudson. Note: There will
be no Thursday night book sale in January or
February.
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Friday, January 9
Find a Grave Website Workshop. Are you
interested in family research? Whether you
Wednesday, January 15
The Litcheld Senior Group is holding
its first meeting of the year today at
12 p.m. at the Community Church on
Charles Bancroft Highway. Luncheon
of homemade soups will be provided. Nanette
Perrotte will give a program featuring Ella
Fitzgerald. All seniors are invited.
Tuesday, January 20
Friends of Library Meeting from 7 to 9
p.m. in the Community Room at Rodgers
Memorial Library.
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Monday, January 12
Clear Clutter and Save Memories.
This workshop is a practical resource for
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who desires to
reduce accumulated possessions but
does not know where to begin. Possessions can
be a comfort but quickly become a burden when
life changes unexpectedly. This presentation
focuses on how to proactively reduce clutter and,
at the same time, preserve family memories. It
includes critical questions to ask for letting go
of things and suggestions for including family
members in the process. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at
the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Rd.,
Hudson. Registration requested, rmlnh.org/clutter.
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Litcheld Boy Scout Troop 11 will pick
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up your used Christmas tree and return
it for recycling for an $8 donation per
tree and you receive a coupon for $5 off a
wreath purchase. The trees will be mulched and
used for the next crop of trees at Noels Tree Farm.
Enjoy letting someone else take care of your tree
while supporting your local Boy Scout troop.
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Richard Richie Pascal Turcotte II

Richard Richie Pascal
Turcotte II, of Hudson,
passed away peacefully
in his home due to
heart complications on
December 24, 2014; he was 51.
Richard was born on June 7, 1963,
to Richard Turcotte and Carol Smith of
Nashua. Richard graduated from Alvirne
High School in Hudson in 1981. He
served in the Air Force and returned
home to the Hudson/Nashua area and has
remained locally.
Throughout the years, Richard served on the Hudson Planning
Board from 2006-2007 and was employed by Hewlett Packard of

Nashua and BAE Systems in Manchester.
Richard was associated with the Southern New Hampshire Elks
Club, where he spent much time and loved cooking for the members
throughout the years. His unique interest in racing drew him close
to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway where he had been a team
member of the Joey Pole Racing team. He enjoyed boating on the
lakes in northern New Hampshire and entertaining others.
Richard is survived by his sisters, Cheryl and Bruce Fane of Dallas,
TX, Kathie and Bernie Beagle of Pflugerville, TX, Laurel and Dave
Deschenes of Nashua, and an extended family, Audra Copeland of
Nashua, Jeff Smith of Milford, and Jerry Smith-Niles of Nashua. His
nephews and nieces along with their families; Scott and Jacqueline
Fane, Peter and Nic Beagle, Clint and Rachel Lambdin, Veronica
Beagle, Jacob Michaud, and Mary Michaud. He also leaves behind
Barbara A. Burton
Barbara A. (Spearel)
Burton, 81, of
Pelham, passed away
December 19, 2014,
following a sudden
illness, at Southern
New Hampshire
Medical Center
surrounded by her
loving family. She
was the beloved wife
of Richard C. Dick
Burton, Sr. with whom
she celebrated their
62nd wedding anniversary on August 16, 2014.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 7,
1933, the daughter of the late Bertice W. and
the late Estelle M. (DEntremont) Spearel, she
attended Lowell schools and was a graduate
of Lowell High School. She then went on
to attend Lowell General Hospital School of
Nursing.
Before retiring, Barbara worked as a Teachers
Assistant at the former Steepletop Kindergarten
and Nursery in Pelham for 33 years where
she was affectionately known as Mrs. B.
Previously, she was employed as a nurse in the
office of Dr. B. D. Hughes in Nashua for many
years and at Nashua Memorial Hospital (now
known as Southern New Hampshire Medical
Center).
She was a member of the First Congregational
Church in Pelham.
Among her many interests, Barbara enjoyed
cooking, shopping and traveling, including
a cross-country excursion and many trips
to Virginia. But above all else, being all
about family, Barbara dedicated her life
to her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.
In addition to her husband Dick, Barbara is
survived by two daughters, Deborah Hallinan
and her husband David of Deerfield, NH and
Cheryl Lutsko and her husband Jim of Hudson;
four sons, Richard C. Burton, Jr. and his wife
Brenda of Waynesboro, VA, Wayne Burton
and his wife Louise of Windham, Dana Burton
and his wife Denise of Manchester, and David
Burton and his companion Tricia Hennick of
Gloucester, MA; 16 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Col. Donald W.
Spearel (Ret) of Clearwater, FL; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was also sister of the late Robert W.
Spearel and aunt of the late Capt. Donald W.
Spearel and the late Leslie A. Spearel.
In keeping in accordance with her wishes,
there were no calling hours and a Memorial
Service will be held at a later date at the
convenience of her family.
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.
com. Arrangements by the Pelham Funeral
Home, Pelham, NH, 635-3333.
a life partner of 12 years, Cindi Lawrenson and stepson Danny

Lawrenson of Hudson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Turcotte, Andrea
KC Turcotte, Carol and Charles Smith.
A Life Celebration will be held in the spring of 2015, when Mr.
Turcotte will be laid to rest alongside his mother in Nashua. Services
will be held at Davis Funeral Home in Nashua at that time. Please
plan to attend his Life Celebration in April.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you celebrate his life
by donating to the COPD International, Nashua office 131 Daniel
Webster Highway #627.
The Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua has been
placed in charge of arrangements, www.davisfuneralhome.com,
883-3401.
Jean Charlotte Hill

Jean Charlotte Hill, 84, of
Litchfield, passed away on
December 12, 2014, at Lahey
Hospital in Burlington, MA,
after a sudden fall.
Jean was a life-long resident
of Litchfield. She was born
February 22, 1930, in Nashua
to Edwin and Clara Hill.
Jean graduated from
Nashua High School in
1948. She worked at Doehla
Greeting Card Company and
Nashua City Hall from where she retired. She was
a Treasurer at the Litchfield Community Church for
six years and a Litchfield Town Hall Ballot Clerk for
six years.
Family members include, Dan Hill of Merrimack,
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miss her.
Calling hours were held December 27 at the
Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua. A
celebration of Jeans life followed.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane
Society for Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Rd., Nashua,
NH 03064 as Jean always had a love for animals,
or to the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Ave.,
Nashua, NH 03060, which she donated to annually.
The Davis Funeral Home has been placed in
charge of arrangements. An online guest book is
available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com.
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Modern, Larger Fire Equipment Calls for Renovated Stations
This plan shows what the Lenny Smith Station should look like after the door renovations.
Photos courtesy of Captain Dave Morin of the Hudson Fire Department
The Lenny Smith Station currently, with doors the size that they are now.
An older picture of two of Hudsons fire trucks outside of the Lenny Smith Station
by Shannon Lindsay, Rivier University Intern
A couple of weeks ago, the Hudson~Litchfield News ran a story
that gave an overview of plans for renovations to Hudsons historic
Lenny Smith Station. These renovations will be taking place next
year, if approved by voters in Hudsons upcoming March elections,
and the money for the renovations will be taken from the towns
Unassigned Fund Balance as of Fiscal Year 2016 (beginning July 1,
2015).
One of the most important and significant renovations being made
to the station would be raising the stations doors. The department
wishes to raise the doors to 12 feet. Currently, the doors on the main
apparatus bay stand at about ten and a half feet high, and the doors
on the addition apparatus bay are slightly taller, but still not tall
enough.
The doors have not been raised since the building was first built,
and modern fire apparatuses are much larger than the trucks that
the station had back in the 1950s. The Amherst Street Fire Station in
Nashua made similar renovations to its station a few years ago for
this same reason.
Because of the growing sizes of trucks, the Lenny Smith Station
needs to get its trucks custom built; the average fire truck is just
much too large to fit through the doors. The trucks the station uses
are built with a lower cab, so that everything on the truck sits lower.
One of Hudsons current trucks is pictured next to a truck from the 1950s.
Even with the custom-built trucks, though, there is still only four
inches of clearance between the trucks and the tops of the doorways.
It costs the fire department thousands of extra dollars every time new
equipment is needed because every new truck must be designed and
built from scratch.
Generally, the department tries to replace trucks about every five
years, but the ladder truck used right now has been around for much
longer than this simply because it would cost so much to replace; it
was built in 1996.
In the main apparatus bay, renovations would involve cutting the
plaster ceiling and structural headers above the doors. The ceiling
would then need to be closed back up once the renovations were
done, and new steel headers would be installed. There is empty
space currently between the ceiling and the actual roof, so the
ceiling would just be built higher within that space.
The addition apparatus bay
will require a little more work
because, in this case, the roof
itself will actually have to be
raised about four feet. There is
no empty space between the
ceiling and the roof like there
is in the main apparatus bay.
Bricks will have to be added on to the front once the building has
been raised.
There should be no concern about the station looking different,
though. The fire department understands the historical importance
that this building holds for many people in the town, and the plan
will involve matching the new bricks up to be as identical to the old
bricks as possible. From the front, no one should notice a difference
in the building at all.
The station will also be getting new coil doors. Unlike the more
common doors that people usually have on their garages that go up
on a track, these new doors will fold up right in the front with a coil;
they wont have to slide back onto the ceiling. This will not only be
more efficient, but it will also allow for even more space between
the tops of the trucks and the ceiling.
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by Len Lathrop
During the seventh meeting of the Hudson Budget
Committee this financial season on Dec. 18, the
last department to present its plans for FY 15 was
the library with their $1,035,437 request. There
to answer the committees questions were Linda
Kipnes, listed on the library web page at the Town
of Hudson website as vice chairman, and Charles
Matthews, library director. There is no chairman
listed for the Library Trustees. From the town
website this is a 1.5 percent increase over the FY
14 budget and 4 percent of the towns operating
resources.
Chairman Shawn Jasper welcomed the library
delegation with this statement: I have some
concerns after watching your (Library Trustees)
meeting last night. Not fining people who dont
bring items back, you have too much (money) if
you dont need to do that; six months with no fines
distresses me.
Jasper went on to question the library
representatives about their plans to of open the
library on Sunday without reducing any other
operating hours and the plan to pay anyone who
works then time and a half. The chairman called
that an affront to the other town employees who
have to work over 40 hours to receive time and a
half. A part-time person can work only Sundays
and get time and a half. What about the letter from
library staff stating they wont work on Sundays
without extra pay, Jasper asked. He commented
that the letter is a public document that should be
shared.
John Drabinowicz asked to be recognized, and his
comment was appalling.
The chair continued, Start with that and I
am sorry, I (Jasper) have been a longtime library
supporter, but my recommendation that action by
trustees (library) is needed to take some money out
of this budget. It is in the best interest of everyone in
this matter.
Budget Vice-chairman John Maltz asked why
$9,500 was requested (by the library) for heating oil
when only $4,700 was being used and the cost of
heating oil was moving down.

In response to questions and concerns from
committee members, Matthews explained that
the door counter could be used to find a slower
night to close early, but the groups that want to
use the community room is very consistent. The
Sunday opening was one of the top requests from
the survey the library did as part of their strategic
plan; over 400 responses were received from that
survey. Matthew explained that many of the other
libraries in the region are open on Sundays and it a
very busy day for them. He continued that there are
over 12,000 card holders at the Rodgers Library and
the visitors per year totals about 100,000.
At this junction, Drabinowicz asked about outof-towners using the facility, to which Matthews
responded that there are 50 to 100 who pay $50 per
year. That amount goes in the revenue total.
Next question posed to Matthews was about
the use of study rooms at the library by tutors who
were being paid by parents, which the committee
members stated was totally outside the librarys
polices. Matthews said he will look into it.
Maltz asked why mileage reimbursement is up 23
percent. Matthews, with input from Trustee Treasurer
Arlene Creeden, spoke of the different meetings and
training events that staff members attend.
Many other questions arose with quite a few
having to be answered at the budget committee
wrap-up meeting on Jan. 5.
The question was never directly asked during the
meeting, Who is running the library - trustees or
staff?, especially as it related to what some citizens
have referred to as the we will not work letter from
staff. The library director, with approval from town
counsel and Library Trustees, has released it to the
paper and it appears below.
While the library budget is included in the
selectmens operational budget, the question has
been asked by the current Board of Selectmen
chairman and former selectmen if it should be a
separate warrant article or even a ballot of its own,
as it is totally at the control of the Library Trustees
with the selectmen having no jurisdiction over it.
Alvirne High Counseling Ofce News

submitted by AHS Counseling Office
The counselors are busy sending out college applications. As a
reminder, the deadline for UNH is February 1, 2015, so if you are
planning on applying there, bring tracking forms to Counseling by
Jan. 16. Keene State College and Plymouth State University have
a deadline of April 1, 2015. Make sure to check the website of
colleges you are applying to for their deadlines.

Alvirne High School is happy to present Karen Collins from
the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation on
Tuesday Jan. 6, 2015 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Karen will be explaining
the financial aid process to parents of college-bound seniors in the
Music Room. Parents and their students are welcome to attend
and find out more about ways to help finance
higher education. Attendees will receive
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both our staff and our patients. The addition of Dr. Beaudoin will
allow us to continue to offer our extended hours and treatment
options to all our patients.
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presentation. For additional resources from NHHEAF, go to: www.
nhheaf.org. RSVP to Kelly Fontaine in the School Counseling Office
at kfontaine@sau81.org or 886-1260, ext. 2507.
Parents of juniors and sophomores: If your student took the PSAT
in October, results are in and there will be a meeting on Tuesday,
Jan. 13, 2015, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room for you to
receive your students scores and to explain what the scores mean. If
you are not able to attend the meeting, have your
student come to Counseling after Jan. 13 to receive
their results. RSVP to Kelly Fontaine at 886-1260,
ext. 2507 or kfontaine@sau81.org.
Upcoming dates:
Scheduling will begin in February for next
year. Counselors will meet with their students
individually to schedule courses for next year.
Students who are exploring career pathways
offered at AHS can attend the Career and Technical
Education Open House on Wednesday, Feb.
4 (snow date: Feb. 5) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Students and their parents can tour the facilities
and meet teachers and students in 15 program
areas.
For the current eighth graders, we will host
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House Deputy Majority Leader Named

Six New House Members also Sworn in
team. Rep. Schmidts commitment to bringing
forth a strong budget without no new taxes, his
interests in education and in developing a strong
business environment in New Hampshire will
make him an invaluable member of our leadership
team, said Flanagan.
Six new members of the New Hampshire
Legislature, who could not be in attendance
on organization day, were recently sworn
in by Governor Maggie Hassan prior to the
Executive Council meeting. Christopher Adams
(R-Brookline) and Jason Parent (R-Northfield)
were sworn in for the first time as members of the
legislature. Incumbents who took the oath this
morning included Virginia Irwin (D-Newport);
Richard Barry (R-Merrimack); Gary Hopper
(R-Weare); and Ted Rokas (D-Manchester).
The NH House will convene for its first session
on Jan. 7.
Hudson Fire Log

Thursday, December 18: 8:59 a.m. Fainting,
McElwain Drive (L). 9:31 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany
Circle. 12:00 p.m. Allergic reaction, Robinson
Road. 12:40 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Derry
Road. 12:56 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany Circle. 12:57
p.m. Commercial fire alarm, Trigate Road. 1:35
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Albuquerque
Avenue (L). 2:13 p.m. Assist citizen, Adelaide
Street. 3:38 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Derry
Lane. 8:30 p.m. Odor of gas, Elmwood Drive.
9:37 p.m. Laceration, Rangers
Friday, December 19: 6:08 a.m. Difficulty
breathing, Highland Street. 9:28 a.m. Blasting,
Tiffany Circle. 11:46 a.m. Stroke, Amanda
Drive. 12:58 p.m. Abdominal pain, Derry
Road. 2:20 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany Circle. 3:37
p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 3:48
p.m. Residential fire alarm, Highland Street.
6:22 p.m. Seizure, Highland Street. 7:48 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Central Street. 8:20 p.m.
Mutual aid Ambulance, Nashua. 10:13 p.m.
Unconscious person, Cedar Street.
Saturday, December 20: 12:44 p.m. Unknown
Medical, Fernwood Drive (L). 2:40 p.m.
Unknown Medical, Park and Central. 4:19 p.m.
Unconscious Person, Karas Crossing. 11:53 p.m.
Abdominal Pain, Louise Drive (L).
Sunday, December 21: 12:11 a.m. Eye injury,
Derry Street. 1:30 p.m. Fall related injury, Lowell
Road. 1:51 p.m. Unknown medical, Overlook
Circle. 2:54 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Wason
Road. 3:01 p.m. Puncture wound, Barretts Hill
Road. 3:59 p.m. Unknown medical, Constitution
Drive. 8:38 p.m. Fall related injury, Whip Poor
Will Drive. 9:36 p.m. Difficulty breathing,
Sunrise Drive.
Monday, December 22: 12:52 a.m. Lift assist,
Webster Street. 5:55 a.m. Difficulty breathing,
Highland Street. 7:36 a.m. Dizziness, Riverside
Drive. 9:02 a.m. Fall related injury, Fox Hollow
323 Derry Road, Hudson, NH
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Speaker of the NH House Shawn Jasper added
another member to his leadership team today with
the naming of Rep. Steve Schmidt (R-Wolfeboro)
as the deputy majority leader to Rep. Jack
Flanagan (R-Brookline). Schmidt, who retired as
a director at Verizon Communications, is entering
his third term as a member of the NH Legislature.
I am honored to be asked to join the leadership
team that Speaker Jasper has put together, said
Schmidt. I look forward to working with Majority
Leader Flanagan as we move forward. I know
progress has already been made following a
successful caucus. We have established a list of
goals and I am anxious to get to work with our
members in helping to move our agenda forward
in the House.
Rep. Flanagan cited Schmidts strong business
background as just one asset that he brings to the
We will continue to bake our fresh bread each morning, but

starting in January 2015 fresh-baked White, Wheat and Raisin Bread
will be available by the loaf after 9 a.m. And dont forget, the raisin
bread includes a portion of our Cinnamon Butter.
Available Monday through Friday and served from11:30 a.m. is a
select lunch menu. And check out the Grab-N-Go Lunch program
where you can pre-order up to a weeks worth of lunches, that
includes both your beverage and dessert, for pick up first thing in
the morning on the way to work, school or wherever you are off
to, so you never need to make a lunch again. Also great for shutins and anyone who is forced to eat out the Grab-N-Go saves you
money and adds the convenience of having your lunch with you
and not waiting in line at some fast food place.
Stop in for details; you wont be disappointed.
Also in January, I will be developing our On-Line capabilities.
You will be able to order anything from our breakfast or lunch menu
along with the Grab-N-Go menu right from your computer or smart
phone.
Finally, in January I will be introducing Cookies Coins in addition
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Drive. 10:07 a.m. Illegal burn, Cheney Drive.

10:36 a.m. Chest pain, Lowell Road. 11:28 a.m.
Illegal burn, Cheney Drive. 12:21 p.m. Head
injury, Derry Road. 12:39 p.m. Blasting, Tiffany
Circle. 1:19 p.m. Difficulty breathing, Charles
Bancroft Highway (L). 1:25 p.m. Lift assist,
Roosevelt Avenue. 2:50 p.m. General illness,
Belknap Terrace. 5:06 p.m. Difficulty breathing,
Brody Lane. 6:57 p.m. Cardiac arrest, Lowell
Road.
Tuesday, December 23: 9:29 a.m.
Hemorrhaging, Trigate Road. 3:30 p.m. Head
injury, Griffin Road. 3:46 p.m. Difficulty
breathing, Robinson Road. 6:34 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Dracut Road. 10:01 p.m.
Unconscious person, Central Street.
Wednesday, December 24: 3:13 a.m. Service
call, Griffin Road. 7:01 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell
Road. 8:12 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road.
8:39 a.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road. 9:17 a.m.
Cardiac arrest, Mike Lane (L). 10:44 a.m. Odor
investigation, Meadowlark Drive. 11:43 a.m.
Alarm box detail, Lowell Road. 11:51 a.m. Wires
down, David Drive. 12:13 p.m. Box alarm,
Lowell Road. 12:23 p.m. Dizziness, Central
Street. 12:26 p.m. Box alarm, Derry Road. 1:15
p.m. Alarm box detail, Lowell Road. 1:40 p.m.
Unresponsive person, Derry Road. 1:52 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Lowell Road. 4:21 p.m.
Box alarm, Lowell Road. 4:48 p.m. Laceration,
Loop Road. 5:33 p.m. Laceration, Constitution
Drive. 7:19 p.m. Chest pain, Liberty Way (L).
11:01 p.m. General illness, Baker Street.
Thursday, December 25: 12:09 a.m. Unknown
medical, Sousa Boulevard. 3:40 a.m. General
illness, Abbott Farm Lane. 3:44 a.m. Abdominal
pain, Tammy Court. 10:51 a.m. Hemorrhaging,
Andrews Avenue. 2:22 p.m. Fall related injury,
Bradford Circle. 6:30 p.m. System trouble,
Sagamore Park Road.
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Thumbs up to Debbie and
the Hudson Junior Womens
Club for another wonderful
Holiday Craft Fair. Always well
organized and I look forward to
participating every year. Thumbs
down to the individual that
obviously needed the money
more than this very trusting
crafter did.
Thumbs up to the Hudson
Highway Department for
working over the weekend
putting up the new gazebo at
Bensons. Looks great! You are
working diligently on cleaning
up the fallen trees in there as
well. Beautiful place! Now
when will you work on our
trees / brush in roadways, patch
potholes and I hope that there
is enough OT money left after
the $4,000-plus weekend in
Bensons, to cover the necessary
winter maintenance.
Thumbs down to all of us.
The USA I know and love does
not choke unarmed people to
death nor does it engage in
torture. We need to come clean
and admit our mistakes, not
bluster, deflect and posture. We
cannot fight the good fight when
we no longer occupy the moral
high ground.
Thumbs down to the
Litchfield Budget Committee
for so summarily dismissing so
many requests of the school
district. It is disheartening
to watch you so smugly and
jovially cut line after line with
so little regard. Listening to you
laugh and joke about these cuts
is truly unbelievable. The Towns
ability to attract young families
with children diminishes with
each cut that you make. I am
thoroughly disgusted with your
behavior and your utter lack of
respect for the needs of our town
and our school district.
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Yule log perhaps, a Menorah,
debilitating injuries or others recuperating from
needs to get with the program. 6 p.m. delivery;
something for Kwanzaa, etc. Its about family
surgery and many more coping with chronic pain!
continual delivery to the wrong addresses,
and celebrating your own beliefs and traditions.
Thanks for making a difference in my life!
sometimes causing a week delay in real delivery;
Take the time to educate yourselves and go back
not knowing how the red flag on the mailbox
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Christmas came from (even before Jesus) and all
for allowing the school board to get rid of the
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Not everyone believes the idea about Jesus birth,
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Thumbs up to all the volunteers at the

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family would not have made it through the
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people. Its disgusting and the
light needs to be shined on this
atrocity, not covered up with
excuses. Where oh where are
the legions of conservatives
who are always warning
about government abuse of
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. All of our

Environmental woes are due to one and only
one problem, overpopulation. None of the
recycling, Cap & Trade, or mandatory renewable
energy strategies will work; the only solution is
mandatory one child per family. All societies
problems will disappear within our lifetimes.
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power? Well, here it is folks.

We arent even officially at
war with anyone. Are you
really comfortable with the
government having the power
to point at anyone they deem
suspicious and then torture that
person with no trial? Its against
the very basic principles that
this country was founded on.
The people who did this need
to be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
Thumbs down to the town of Hudson and

Hudson school system for both having separate
25% off one regular priced item
General funds made up of taxpayer dollars
both accounts have between 15-25 million.
These general funds are not the town or schools
operating budgets. There needs to be school
and town warrant article stating general funds
cannot exceed 10 million. Leftover yearly taxes
need to be returned to the taxpayer not placed
into these funds low interest bank accounts
or invested into tanking stocks. Residents see
no benefit from these General funds without
guidelines. Vote no to high taxes in March!
Thumbs down to the town of Hudson/
school department for increasing business and
residents property taxes without providing
residents the statistics that our school system
test scores are improving and our town services
are increasing. Our children cannot compete
with Mass educated children, or Nashuas.
Seventy-five percent of all jobs are in Mass.
How are we preparing our children for college
and the work force with math scores in the
20 percent, and low reading comprehension
scores? Raise the bar on our education
standards. Not our property taxes. As a
teacher, it is our duty to provide exceptional
education to all students.
janitors at the middle school. The bathrooms

and classrooms have not been cleaned in weeks,
and the kids who help with the recycling have to
buy their own rubber gloves because the janitor
wont let them have any. What were you people
thinking?
Thumbs down. Can Coutu be recalled?

Hudson doesnt need a Napoleon belittling
people at committee meetings. Is he
headhunting for a certain staff person?
Thumbs up. Thank you for a wonderful half

hour at McQuestens on Saturday afternoon
December 18. I stopped in last minute to see if I
could get a picture of my golden and Santa and
everybody was so kind and helpful and friendly
it was the best time Ive had in Years ... the dog
is still talking about it ... he was so excited. I
hope the caroling went well! All of this has me
seriously considering joining The Lions Club.
Merry Christmas and thank you so very much for
renewing my Christmas spirit.
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delivered a holiday gift bag to each of
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Local businesses and
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FANS Jock Patterson, Asst.
Football Coach, Alvirne HS
is trying to accurately update
the football records from the
Fall of 1997 through this past
season. If a year has no record
or if you see an incorrect
record, please send the
correction to jockpatt@yahoo.
com. Thank You! First two
years 1997-98 (1-9). 99 (8-2).
2000 _?_. 01 _?_. 02 _?_. 03
_?_. 04 _?_ 05. (3-7). 06 _?_.
07 (0-11). 08 (5-5). 09 (5-5).
2010 _?_. 11 (3-6). 12 (2-7).
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JANUARY 14, 2015
The Town of Hudson Planning Board will hold a regularly scheduled

meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Buxton
Community Development Conference Room at Town Hall. The
following items will be on the agenda:
08-27-14 Minutes
Deferred from 12/10/14 Planning Board Meeting.
VI. CASES REQUESTED FOR DEFERRAL

VII. CORRESPONDENCE
A.
Annual Tax Map Updates 2014/15 Tax Years

Reference memo from Jim Michaud, Assistant Assessor, to
John Cashell, Town Planner, dated December 3, 2014.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
PERFORMANCE SURETIES
ZBA INPUT ONLY
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OLD BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Orchard at Nottingham Subdivision

SB# 09-14
Map 231/Lot 053

90 Gowing Road
Purpose of plan: is to subdivide the subject land, Map 231,

Lot 053 into 16 single-family residential house lots and 2
open-space parcels, pursuant to Article XI of the Town of
Hudson Zoning Ordinance. Hearing. Deferred Date Specific
from the 12-10-14 Planning Board Meeting.
XII. DESIGN REVIEW PHASE
XIII. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ONLY
XIV. NEW BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
B.
A.
Moose Hill Road LLR

SB# 13-14
Map 207/Lots 08-16 & 08-17

Moose Hill Road
Purpose of plan: is to adjust the lot line between existing

Map 207; Lots 8-16 & 8-17. Application Acceptance &
Hearing.
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
All plans and applications are available for review in the Planning Office. Comments may be submitted in writing until 10:00 a.m. on the
Tuesday prior to the day of the meeting.
The public is invited to attend.
John M. Cashell-Town Planner
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in conjunction with its regularly scheduled meeting which starts at 7:00 p.m., in the
Selectmens Meeting Room at Town Hall, 12 School Street, to receive input from
Town residents on amending Hudson Town Code, Chapter 205, Fees, Recreation
Department:
205-11, Recreation Department fees. (changes only):
Current
Summer Program (Out of Towners)

Summer Program
Summer Program (2nd family member)
Program (3rd & subsequent child)
Ten-day pass booklet
Mens softball
Mens softball (grandfathered out-of-towners)
Womens softball
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Soccer (each additional family member)
Basketball (3-8)
Basketball (each additional family member)
Basketball, Instructional (1-2)
Basketball, Travel (3-4)
Basketball (Over 35)
Basketball, Teen
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Broncos Boys Basketball Stays Undefeated
by Mike Bourk
Coach Lynchs in-game adjustments proved to be key in an Alvirne 65-53 win over
Keene.
Keene started the game on a positive note. Their calculating, methodical play
successfully slowed down the fast-paced Bronco style as the Blackbirds led 18-12
after the first quarter. Alvirnes first-year coach, Brian Lynch, adjusted his teams
tempo accordingly.
Coach Lynch explained the adjustment after the game, Our man-to-man pressure
defense wasnt working quite the way wed like to see it go. We switched to a 2-1-2
zone defense and actually changed that up a bit to a 2-3 zone. That seemed to do
the trick for us.
Lynchs changes paid immediate dividends. The Broncos were able to successfully
fast break out of the zone defense on Keene. Led by Andrew Wetmores eight
second-quarter points and tenacious rebounding and superior boxing out by Evan
Hunt, Alvirne outscored Keene 14-8 to take a 26-24 lead at halftime.
Alvirne returned to their fast-paced style of play when they started the third quarter.
The Bronco full-court press caused problems for the Blackbirds. With the quickness
of George Notini and Danny Brown, the Broncos quickly ran off eight unanswered
points and raised their lead to 34-24 within three minutes of the second half. From
this point forward, the Blackbirds did not threaten to take the lead. Connor Hodson
scored nine of his 11 points during the third quarter.
After the game Coach Lynch summed up the nights efforts, I like the way the guys
were able to adjust to Keenes game. Were only a couple games into the season,
and we still have a lot of things we have to work on to be better.
Wetmore and Sam Bonney-Liles led Alvirne with 15 points each.
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Evan Hunt, who provided superior defensive support

for Alvirne, skies to block a Blackbird shot.
Stanley Cup is the

Star of the Monarchs
Trophies Night
Alvirnes Sam Bonney-Liles gets an offensive rebound.
submitted by Dan Ventresca

The star of the Manchester Monarchs game on Saturday, Dec. 27 wasnt a
fast-skating forward or a goalie with a quick glove hand. It was a 35-pound
piece of silver with the names of hockey players scrawled all over it.
The Stanley Cup was the main attraction on the Monarchs Trophies Night,
which drew a record crowd of 9,862 to the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Its always a great night when you get to have something as special as the
Stanley Cup in the building, Monarchs team President Darren Abbott said. It
was fantastic for us to see such a great turnout.
The NHLs Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Western Conference Champions)
and Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) were also in attendance along with all
three Red Sox World Series trophies and the Celtics 1981 NBA Championship
Trophy.
On the ice, the Monarchs beat Providence, 3-2 in overtime. Defenseman
Nick Ebert scored the game-winning goal just over two minutes into overtime,
lifting the Monarchs to their fifth consecutive win overall and ninth straight win
at home.
Bronco Dan Tucci scores on a three-point shot.
Alvirne Wrestling Finishes 7th

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submitted by Alvirne Wrestling

The Alvirne squad wrestled on the 17th against
Concord and on the 20th at the Hollis-Brookline
Noreaster Wrestling Tournament. With 20 teams in the
tournament, Alvirne, which finished seventh with 113
points, had one first, as Nick Milinazzo (126) won one
of the best matches of the day against Bedfords Dow
and was named the tournaments outstanding wrestler.
Milinazzo was down the entire match but managed to
pin Dow with just 13.9 seconds left.
Hes a consistent wrestler, Alvirne Coach John
Mirabella said of the sophomore. Its reassuring and
hes an example for everybody else on the team. The
fight is still the same regardless of whether hes winning
or losing.
Hollis-Brookline Noreaster wrestling tournament,
Saturday, Dec. 20:
Nick Milinazzo, first place, takes home outstanding
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Taylor Thyne, third place
Evan Manning, third place
Alvirne wrestled well today.
Alvirne High School vs. Concord High School, Dec. 17
Concord came out on top 45 to Alvirnes 21.
106 (Alvirne) Foley vs. Forfeit: Foley forfeit - 6
113 Forfeit vs. (Concord) Hoyt -Hoyt forfeit - 6
120 (Alvirne) Thyne vs. (Concord) Noordergraaf:
Thyne fall - 6
126 (Alvirne) Levesque vs. (Concord) Ling: Levesque
decision - 3
132 (Alvirne) Milinazzo vs. (Concord) Kamau:
Kamau overtime win - 3
138 (Alvirne) Kielma vs. (Concord) Pickard: Pickard
fall - 6
145 (Alvirne) Plante vs. (Concord) Munnell: Munnell
- technical fall - 5
152 (Alvirne) C. Cunningham vs. (Concord)
Mackenzie: Mackenzie fall - 6
160 (Alvirne) Forfeit vs. (Concord) Lawrence:
Lawrence forfeit - 6
170 (Alvirne) Davio vs. (Concord) Wagner: Wagner
decision - 3
182 (Alvirne) Callier vs. (Concord) Tarwo: Tarwo
major decision - 4
195 (Alvirne) Manning vs. (Concord) Buteau:
Manning fall - 6
220 (Alvirne) Heidbreder vs. (Concord) Comeau:
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285 (Alvirne) Sevigny vs. (Concord) Roberts: Sevigny
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Alvirne-Pelham Ice Hockey Begins Inaugural Season
Due to dwindling player numbers from both Alvirne and Pelham

High Schools, the two schools decided to combine for ice hockey
this season; this also moved the team from Division 2 up to Division
1 for the first time. Karen Bonney (Alvirne) and Todd Kress (Pelham)
board with the new teams first goal, crashing the net and stuffing
it home. The Avs never looked back as they beat the Panthers 4-1;
other Avs goals were scored by Brad Brock, Brett Pitre and Justin
Hudgins. The defensive pairings of, Devin Herling/Ryan Gamst,
Pat DeVito/Devin Ferguson, and Bobby Haverty/Matt DiPrizio
Brock and Brendon Parent scored two goals on one shift. The first
was Brock, after Richall caused the Salem D-man to lose the puck in
front of his net; Brock picked up the puck and scored. Just a short
time later, Richall carried the puck into the Salem zone and dropped
a pass to Parent, who fired the puck into the net to tie the game at
2. Salem answered back quickly with their third of the game.
The third period was back and forth with no scoring until
about 3:00 minutes remaining in the game. AP was going all
out trying to score when Salem ended up with a breakaway.
Curtis Richall made the save for the Avalanche, but the
rebound was left for the Salem player training and he beat
Richall for the goal. The Avs scored a power play goal late in
the third, but they didnt have time to tie the game; the final
score was 4-3 Salem. Shot totals were 26 for each team.
The team traveled to St. Anselm College to play last years
Division 2 undefeated champions Bedford on Tuesday Dec.
23. Bedford also made the jump to D1 this season and was
already 2-0 when they faced Alvirne-Pelham. Bedford opened
the scoring early as they swarmed the Avs; they jumped out to
a 3-0 first-period lead. The Avs came out strong in the second,
Brett Pitre scored a PP goal with assists from Cam Blake and
Bryce Blanchard. Shortly after that, Devin Herling sent a long
clearing pass that Brendan Parent picked up off the side boards
and fired a wrist shot from the top of the circle to beat the
Bedford goalie high glove side. Bedford picked up another
goal in the second to make it 4-2. It was all Bedford in the
Staff photo by Len Lathrop third as they scored three goals; unfortunately the Avs didnt
have an answer for them. Final score 7-2 Bedford. Shots on
smothered most of Nashuas scoring chances and played well
goal totals were Bedford 37, AP 18.
together. AP outshot Nashua 36-24 in the win.
The team played in a Christmas Tournament at Conway Arena in
On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Avs faced the team ranked number 1
Nashua over the winter break. Their first regular season game after
in the preseason polls, Salem. After a shaky first period in which
the break is on Jan. 3 in Dover vs. St Thomas Aquinas.
the Avs found themselves in a 2-0 hole, they came out with a lot of
intensity to start the second. The line of Cam Richall centering Brad
worked out all of the details and merged the towns. The previous
Alvirne coaches (Brian Gould, Rich Nolan and Kevin Burgess) stayed
on to coach the team and Skate 3 will still be the home rink. The
team is now called the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche.
Dec. 17 marked the teams first D1 game vs. Nashua South, after
a scoreless first period, senior Captain Cam Blake put the Avs on the
Senator Soucy Encourages CHS Students to Become Senate Pages

submitted by the Office of Senator Soucy
State Senator Donna Soucy invites interested Campbell High
School students to apply for the New Hampshire Senate Page
Program.
Being a page in the State Senate is a unique opportunity to learn
about and participate in state government, said Senator Soucy.
While taking part in the Senate Page Program, students will be
active participants in an actual Senate session, gaining firsthand

experience regarding the role of the legislators in state government.
Student pages will be asked to assist the Senate Clerks Office, and
other staff members, with a variety of duties that will contribute
to the ultimate creation of new laws that govern the State of New
Hampshire. In addition, students will have an opportunity to meet
their own senators and possibly share thoughts and ideas with them.
Throughout the Senate session, pages will sit in front row seats
inside the Senate chamber, where they can observe the live floor
debates and the legislative process in action.
Interested high school students should contact the Senate clerk at
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AHS Indoor Track Teams Off to a Fast Start

For the girls, the top point scorers included sophomore Shaylyn
submitted by Coach DiPrizito, Alvirne High School
Saunders who took first place in the 1500 meter run (5:24.4),
The Alvirne boys and girls Indoor Track teams competed at their
freshman Jenna Bradish who took second in the 1500 meter run
first meet of the season on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Sweet Oval at
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Lady Cougars Basketball Begins
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Grifth Set to Compete in the New

Smyrna Speedway Red Eye 100
by Jacob Gagnon
The Lady Cougars have started their season with
a spark. With 2014 winding to a close, Campbell
is 3-1 on the season.
Campbells sole loss came against Pelham
High School at the start of the season, 46-45, in
a close contest. In the final divisional game of
the year, Campbell got the opportunity to avenge
that defeat as they hosted the Pythons on Tuesday,
Dec. 16.
Once again, the game was competitive and
close between both squads. The Cougars received

two dominant performances to propel them to
victory. Hannah Neild scored an incredible 20
points in the game to lead Campbell. Kali Trunca
scored an impressive 15 points. Combined with a
tough defensive front, the Cougars earned the win,
53-50, to successfully avenge their only loss of the
season and maintain a winning record to cap off
2014.
The Cougars will travel to Sanborn Regional
High School on Wednesday, Jan. 7 to resume their
season.
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Hampshire, will travel to the Sunshine state to
compete at the historic New Smyrna Speedway in
the 2015 Red Eye 100.
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Late Model race of the new year and has a rich
history of very talented drivers winding up in
victory lane. Griffith will pilot his No. 12 MOMs
certain, there will be more racing. Griffith added,

Getting done with high school is my main
priority right now. As far as what comes after high
school, I have some opportunities to pursue diesel
mechanics at a couple different schools in Ohio,
Im not sure what I am going to be doing, but I
do know that Ill be racing as much as I possibly
can.
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were cheering as schoolmates passed the ball around to each other and kept the energy alive. All Griffins
fought hard and the Maroon team made a comeback with a 19-14 victory. All players showed great
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he hopes is a tune-up as the teenager will also
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I really enjoy NSS, its almost like Thompson,
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The Red Eye 100 is scheduled for Jan. 3,
look to Dereks social media outlets for updates
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Campbell Boys Hoops Ends 2014

on a High Note
by Jacob Gagnon
After opening their season with a home-court
victory, 76-42, over a Hillsboro-Deering squad,
the Campbell High School boys Basketball team
hoped to finish 2014 off with continued success.
On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the Cougars went on
the road to play Pelham High School. Campbell
kept the game close but was unable to ever
secure a lead as the Pythons kept the game just
out of reach. Pelham narrowly outrebounded
the Cougars, 28-21. Campbells top performers
included Kyle Shaw and Harrison Vedrani with
11 points apiece. Zack Bergeron collected seven
points in the contest for Campbell.
With only one game reaming in the year, the
Cougars understood the importance of wrapping
up on a high note. Campbell hosted Farmington
High School on Friday, Dec. 19. The Cougars
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15 lead after the first half of play. In the first half,

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it was the Campbell defense that impressed.
The Cougars strong defensive efforts smothered
Farmingtons ability to score throughout the
contest, allowing Campbell to outscore the
visiting squad in each of the first three quarters.
Familiar faces led the Cougars on offense. Vedrani
led with 15 points while Shaw scored 11 points.
Bergeron contributed with nine points and
teammate Michael Gray added eight points.
With the win, the Cougars are 2-1 on the young
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