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AHS Students Recognized for Outstanding Works of Art

Hush by Anna Michaud

submitted by Maria P. Oakley, MFA, Alvirne High School
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program provides a highly
regarded juried competition for students in New Hampshire, and
nationally, to receive recognition and scholarship awards for art and
writing. Art teachers Ashley Dutil and Maria Oakley are very proud
to present the following high school students from Alvirne who
received awards this year.
Courtney Langlais was awarded an honorable mention for her

photograph Door #3
Katelyn Jensen was awarded a Silver Key for her drawing Little
Pieces of Me
Hope Cunniff was awarded a Silver Key for her sculpture
Assimilation
Rebekah Alpert was awarded a Silver Key for her photograph
Curious
Anna Michaud was awarded an honorable mention for her shoe

Superintendent Seeks to Limit School

Board Member Access in Hudson Schools
by Lynne Ober
Hudson School Superintendent Bryan Lane is
attempting to limit access of school board members
to Hudson schools. He submitted a new policy to the
board for a first reading.
In order for a school board member to visit a school,
that member shall have discussed a desire to visit a
building or property with the board in advance of any
visit. Since the Hudson School Board has a limited
meeting schedule this provision alone means that a
board member must submit an agenda item for a school
board meeting and then discuss the visit with the board.
This provision can result in a delay of 2 to 4 weeks.
The policy further states, The Principal shall be given
a 24-hour notice as to the purpose of the visit so that a
guide may be made available for the board member to
facilitate the reason for the visit.
Since the policy already requires the school board
member to discuss with the board, shouldnt the

Door #3 by Courtney Langlais

Pepperoni Drip by Katelyn Jensen

superintendent notify the affected principal of the

agenda item and have the principal at the board meeting
for the discussion? Why is an additional 24-hour notice
required? The public doesnt know because when this
was presented to the board in public session, there was
little discussion of any specific item.
Nor did the board question or discuss why a guide
is needed, which left one parent who asked not
to be named asking what was being hidden in her
childs school. When she read the policy this parent
also questioned the provision stating, School board
members should not be in area of any school that is not
designated to the purpose of the visit.
This policy will again come before the board and,
hopefully, at the next meeting there will be enough
discussion so that the public understands what is being
asked and why. Transparency in everything we do
should be very important, said school board member
Ben Nadeau.

Courtesy photos

design Pepperoni Drip and a Gold Key for her digital art Hush.
Anna Michauds Gold Key digital photographic art piece went on
to receive a notable scholarship award; the Dorothy Messenger
Scholastic Award of $500. Her work was chosen for this award from
over 400 Gold Key recipients.
The exhibition of the recognized works is going on at the
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The award
ceremony is on Feb. 7 at the Stockbridge.
continue to page 6 to see more AHS Recognized Art Work

Deliberative Sessions
Saturday, January 30
Hudson School Deliberative Session, 9 a.m., Community Center, 12 Lions Ave.
Litchfield Town Deliberative Session, 10 a.m., Campbell High School
Saturday, February 6
Hudson Town Deliberative Session, 9 a.m., Community Center
Litchfield School Deliberative Session, 10 a.m., Campbell High School

Be Counted!

Recalling Hudsons First

Motorized Fire Apparatus

Campbell Art Students Garner

Statewide Recognition

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

submitted by Hudson Fire Department

The First motorized fire apparatus in the State of New Hampshire was purchased
by Hudson Hose Company in 1913. The truck was built by Kelly Springfield and was
purchased for $1,030. The truck and all equipment was turned over to the town with the
promise that the fire station would be kept in the vicinity of the Taylor Falls Bridge.
At the time the truck was purchased the fire department was a private fire company
made up of residents called the Hudson Hose Company. The town did not take over the
fire department until 1924.

From left, Katie Hood, Jamie Byers, Quinn OConnell, Michael Marr, and Kelly Shattuck
(missing: Katherine Falardeau and Amber Dalton)
submitted by Denise Freeman, Campbell High School
Congratulations to Campbell High art students for
their success in the Scholastic Art Awards of New
Hampshire. Over 2,400 works of art and 120 portfolios
were submitted for adjudication in the 2016 Scholastic
Art Awards Program of New Hampshire. The program is
a prestigious statewide competition open to grades 7-12.
Students have the opportunity to earn Gold, Silver Key,
honorable mentions, prizes, and scholarships.
Congratulations to the Gold Key recipients, Kelly
Shattuck (Mixed Media) and Jamie Byers (Drawing).
Jamie a sophomore earned two Gold Keys and an
honorable mention in drawing. Quinn OConnell was
awarded four Silver Keys (Drawing), an honorable
mention in design and drawing and a Silver Key
Portfolio which is comprised of eight visual artworks.
Amber Dalton also received a Silver Key Portfolio

and an honorable mention in photography. Michael

Marr was awarded a Silver Key in design. Katherine
Falardeau earned three Silver Keys in digital art, and
an honorable mention in printmaking. Katie Hood also
earned an honorable mention in sculpture.
The New Hampshire Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit
is located at the Stockbridge Theater on the campus of
Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The exhibit is open to the
public Jan. 19 through Feb. 7, Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. The awards ceremony will be at 1 p.m.
for grades 10-12, Sunday, Feb. 7. Students, guardians,
parents, teachers, administration and the community are
all welcome to this prestigious student exhibit. Upon
closing of the exhibit, all of the Gold Key artworks from
Campbell High will be sent to the nationals for the
adjudication this spring.

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Weddings

& Engagements

Accolades

Samantha E. Rumbaugh ~
Thomas S. Wellington, Jr.

Lebanon Valley College is pleased to announce its admitted

students, including Paige Bryson of Litchfield, accepted for admission
in August 2016 to The Valley. This list includes students admitted as of
January 13.
Hudson residents Karlie Brooks and Holly Foley have been named
Roy and Sandra Rumbaugh of Hudson are pleased to announce the engagement of their
to the Deans List for the fall semester at Becker College.
daughter,
Samantha E. to Thomas S. Wellington, Jr., son of Scott and Ellen Wellington of
Sarah Pacheco from Litchfield has been named to the University of
Stoughton, Mass.
Delawares Deans List for the fall semester.
Samantha is a 2008 graduate of Alvirne High School and received her Bachelor of Science in
Hudson residents Sarah Brauza, majoring in Accounting and
Nursing
from Northeastern University, Boston, n 2014. She is a registered nurse with Hartford
Matthew J. Gleason, majoring in Electrical Engineering were among
Hospital and currently resides in Hartford, Conn.
the 749 students named to the Deans List for the fall semester at
Tom received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of New
Western New England University.
Hampshire
in 2010. He is employed at Sunrun Solar as a project planner and currently resides
Gretchen Gamrat of Hudson excelled during the fall semester, and
in Hartford, Conn.
earned a spot on the Deans List at Hofstra University.
The wedding is planned for August 2016 in Mystic, Conn.
Meghan Freise of Litchfield has been named to the University of
Daytons fall Deans List.
Keene State College announces the recent induction of 220 students
into academic honor societies. The following area students were
inducted: Kathryn Gillum of Hudson was inducted into Zeta Chi Rho,
the Holocaust and Genocide Studies honor society. Christopher Rand
by Joseph DAleo, Certified Consulting Meteorologist
of Litchfield was inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon, the Mathematics
Often in El Nios, the winter gets off to a gentle start. December
honor society. Kerry Chaisson, also of Litchfield, was inducted into
was
that including record warm Christmas day. El Nios like this
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one turn mean instead of green starting in late January, especially in
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the Mid-Atlantic states.
The Saint Michaels College Alpine and Nordic skiing squads
Remember last year in a weaker El Nio, the green mild start
combined to finish ninth among 16 schools at the three-day Colby
ended
abruptly with a big snow the last week of the month and 100
College Carnival, which concluded on Sunday, Jan. 24. By scoring
inches fell in the following 39 days. February was the coldest and
350 points, the Purple Knights were within 32 of eighth-place Saint
snowiest on record here. January to March was the coldest ever
Lawrence University. The Alpine races occurred on Friday and
scurrying into panels at the annual professional society meetings
for the northeast states since records began in 1895 according to
Saturday, while the Nordic events were run on Saturday and Sunday.
the last two years, trying to explain why. If their theories fail, the
NOAA. It followed what had been the 11th coldest winter in the
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Remember Hudson When ....

Ebenezer Pollard House c. 1942
submitted by Ruth Parker
This home of Raymond Pollard was located
on the east side of Lowell Road opposite the
Luther Pollard/Hardy Farm. Using todays
Lowell Road landmarks it was located on what
is now the northern end of the parking lot for
Market Basket.
The Raymond Pollard farm was part of the
original Thomas Pollard, Jr. farm which was
settled c. 1731. The exact boundaries of the
original farm in this area are unclear; but did
include this farm, as well as parts or all of the
Luther Pollard Farm, and the Samuel Gowing
Farm. This house was built about 1838 by
Ebenezer Pollard, the grandfather of Raymond,
on the exact site of an earlier house built by an
earlier ancestor!
Raymond was born in Hudson in 1878 and
lived all but the last few months of his 93 years
living in this home. In fact, up until age 90 he
was actively operating this family farm which
had been in his family for over 250 years.
From documentation of this house written in
1942 we learn that the timbers in the timbers

and many of the rafters, were hand hewn

and many of the joints were held together
by wooden pegs and any nails used were
handmade. The main timbers were very large,
mostly 10 inches by 10 inches and a few 8
inches by 8 inches. The stairway was narrow
and winding. The chimneys were made of mud
brick and, in 1942, one chimney was still in
good condition and in constant use.
Raymond and his wife Cora (Cooper) had
a daughter, Vernetia, who married Sullivan
W. Brown of Nashua in 1924. Cora passed
about 1965; Raymond continued to live here
until 1970. Some time, just before or after
his passing this property was sold. By 1986 a
shopping center consisting of Hudson Snack
Bar, State of NH Liqueur Store, and Osco
Drug. The center has been expanded and now
includes Market Basket of Hudson. Photo and
documentation of the house are from a booklet
entitled Hudson NH Homes Built Before
1842, a project of the Hudson Fortnightly Club
and on file at the Historical Society.

Ebenezer Pollard House on Lowell Road c. 1942

Courtesy photos

PMA Students Take to the Slopes

Diego Mendes, grade 4

Carlo Catalan, grade 5

Joey Ribeck, grade 5

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson

The students at the Presentation of Mary Academy are embracing
the cold. The ski club is in full swing. For the past month,
students have been heading to Pats Peak for a day of skiing and
snowboarding.
The Ski Club co-advisor, Deanna Tardif said, I started the
program six years ago and weve grown each year. We had 51
students join this year. The kids love hanging out together outside
of the school setting. The program is a huge success thanks to the
volunteers who help chaperone the 51 students.

Kenzie Legg, grade 5

The program is open to grades one and up.

The mountain sets the fees each year and students can choose
from a variety of packages. Some include a lift ticket only, lift ticket
and lesson, lift ticket and rental etc. Each student gets bonus lift
tickets for signing up. The students look forward to purchasing
their discounted cafe cards to treat themselves to the famous Pats
Peak giant M&M cookie! It has become a weekly tradition on the
Presentation of Mary Academys campus to see the ski club coach
bus come rolling through the parking lot.

Everyone Has One

HOME REMEDIES
Whats Yours?

Whats your favorite

home remedy? Let us know!
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Home Remedies for Joint Pain

With special thanks to our community, we

received some great feedback on last weeks
article about favorite home remedies. One
reader suggested that the Five Second Rule be
used carefully, depending on conditions. Was
the item/ground wet or dry? This provides the
most ardent germophobe something to think
about. However, the most important rule to
remember regarding the Five Second Rule is that
there is no actual proof that its effective.
This week, as the cold weather continues,
many of us can relate to the vast number
of people suffering from stiff and painful
joints. According to the American College of
Rheumatology, arthritis and other rheumatic
diseases afflict roughly 23 percent of Americans.
The number of people living with arthritis
is expected to increase as the Baby Boomer
generation continues to age.
Treatments for joint pain and stiffness range
from medication to physical therapy. Finding the
right regimen may take some effort, including
some trial and error. For those looking for
treatments they can try at home, consider these
homespun remedies. (Note: Check with a
physician to confirm the safety of alternative
treatments before adding herbs to or modifying
your existing medications.)
Exercise more. Regular movement helps
to maintain flexibility in the bodys joints.
Those with joint pain may shy away from
exercise, but they could be doing themselves
a disservice. Low-impact exercises, like
swimming and water aerobics, can work out
muscles and joints without adding extra stress.
Walking can replace jogging or running, and
yoga and pilates may be just the thing for deep
stretching.
Lose weight. Joint pain is often tied to
obesity. Losing just a few pounds can ease

OUR READERS VOTE

up strain on certain joints, such as the hips,

feet and knees. Shedding weight can improve
mobility and decrease pain and potential future
damage to joints. Exercise goes hand-in-hand
with healthy eating to lose weight.
Consider hot and cold therapies. Using a
heating pad, hot shower or bath or an ice pack
can work wonders on arthritis-related pains.
Hot treatments will loosen up stiff joints,
while cold therapy is best for acute pain relief.
Do not apply hot and cold packs to the skin
directly, as this can injure the skin. Wrap them
in a towel first before application.
Include anti-inflammatory foods and beverages
in your diet. Explore the many different natural
foods and herbs that are purported to reduce
inflammation in the body. Ginger, turmeric,
flaxseed, grape juice, and bromelain can
alleviate inflammation and stiffness. Foods
such as fatty fish and nuts high in omega-3
fatty acids also will help fight inflammation.
Blueberries, garlic, celery, and kelp could be
included in diets as well.
Go for a massage. The Arthritis Foundation
says regular massages can help reduce pain
and stiffness and improve range of motion.
The massage therapist should have experience
working on people with stiff joints, muscles
and arthritis. In addition, massages should be
performed by licensed physical therapists and
guided by a doctors recommendation.
Increase magnesium intake. Magnesium
can alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
It is best ingested through dark, leafy greens
but also can be taken in supplement form.
Magnesium oil can be applied topically to sore
joint areas.
Joint pain can impact daily life. Fortunately,
there are plenty of ways that do not require
harsh medications to loosen joints and
combat pain.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

No Sense of Right of Wrong

Donald Trump offers a welcome break to many voters. All these years,
they have been burdened by principles, by a sense of right and wrong, and a
perceived duty to think things through.
Trump has utterly no sense of right and wrong. He used a State agency
to seize a widows home to make way for a limousine parking lot, through
eminent domain. He also has a propensity to tell outrageous lies and to
stick to them even after they have been exposed as lies.
Trumps popularity reflects a country where the football game gets more
viewers than the chess tournament, because chess is for intelligent people
who exercise their minds. Heres hoping the Trump supporters will be too
busy watching pro wrestling to remember to vote. President of the United
States is not an entry-level job in politics. Donald Trump would do to our
rights what he would do to the Islamic State. This country needs a serious,
competent candidate.
Tom Alciere, Hudson

Petitioned Warrant Article for

Replacement of Alvirne Track
A citizen petitioned warrant article will be discussed at the School
Deliberative Session on Saturday morning, January 30th at the Hudson
Community Center. The petitioned article is requesting our community
support for the replacement of the Alvirne High School track.
The Alvirne track is approximately 22 years old and is in failing condition.
While our student athletes can practice on it, the facility can no longer host
competitive meets. Alvirne will be the only Division I school without access
to a track facility this spring. Therefore, Alvirne and Hudson Memorial
School track athletes will no longer have the ability to perform in Hudson as
their fellow spring athletes can in baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis. Our
combined 200 track athletes will be transported to meets via school bus, so
that they can still participate.
Beyond the school use of the track, it also serves as a large community
recreational area. Countless citizens use the facility to walk or run as part of
their personal wellness and social activities. Special Olympic and American
Cancer Society Relays for Life continue to use the track facility as does
the Hudson Police Department for their physical fitness testing. There is
no question that the track needs to be replaced. The question is can the
community afford it?
The petition asks to raise and appropriate just under $500,000 for the full
track replacement. The current surface will be milled and removed with new
pavement base and rubberized surfacing to follow as well as line stripping.
The tax impact for the track replacement is 19 cents resulting in a cost
increase of $57 for a house valued at $300,000.
The Hudson School Board has recommended the petition article with
a 3-1 vote. The Hudson Budget Committee has not recommended the
petition article with a 4-6 vote. Both boards have the option to amend their
votes at the conclusion of the upcoming deliberative session.
I urge all Hudson registered voter to attend the School Deliberative
Session and maintain the dollar value in the petitioned article so that it may
be voted on by our community as a whole on Tuesday, March 5, 2016.
Steve Beals, Hudson

Questioning the Ethics of NH House Leaders

Two week ago, Senate Bill 136 was passed by our NH House. However,

when votes were recast for a recount, the bill failed by a substantial margin.
The questionable procedure by which that vote was able to be reversed
during a sudden and inexplicable breakdown of the electronic voting system
leaves many of us questioning the ethics of our NH House leadership. We
feel that they are working against the well-being of NH citizens.
According to Dan Weeks of the NH Rebellion, For 20 minutes on
Thursday, the New Hampshire House and Senate made history by becoming
the first Republican-controlled Legislature to call for a constitutional
amendment ending unlimited spending in elections. Then the House of
Representatives voting machines went down. Twenty minutes later, when
the machines came back online, dozens of House Republicans had reversed
themselves in a reconsideration vote unmaking history and creating a
gaping controversy instead.
Many of us lobbied at the State House for SB 136. Shawn Jasper, the
House Speaker, agreed to meet with us, his constituents, to discuss our
concerns. He ultimately cancelled on us. We then contacted Republican
Reps asking them to join Democrats to make this vote reflect the truly
bipartisan issue which we know it to be. Many supported us. Others
reported that while they agreed with the principles of SB 136, and would
like to support constituents, they could not do so because their committee
leadership roles could be jeopardized if they voted their own conscience
against the House leadership more than three times.
We would like to thank the following House Reps from our districts who
bravely supported us by voting consistently for SB 136: Lars Christensen,
Eric Estevez, Charlene Takesian, and Thomas Cardon.
Corinne Dodge and Mary Till, Derry; Kate Messner, Carol and Karl
Stamm, Hudson; David and Alicia Hennessey, Christina Miller and Paul
Dadak, Pelham

Looking Closely at the SAU 81 Budget

Mr. Lane, superintendent of schools for Hudson School District, SAU 81,
is sending out an email that begins as follows ...
As a school community member, your participation in this process is
very important. Two years ago there was a proposal to remove more than
$1,000,000 from the budget presented at the Deliberative Session. The
voters that were present made the decision to reject the proposal. There were
less than 300 people at that meeting. Hudson has a voting population of
about 16,000. That would mean that less than 2 percent of the voting public
made the decision for everyone else. As far as the vote last year, less than
3,000 people voted in the Town of Hudson March vote. This means that
the decisions that affect your children were decided by less than 20 percent
of the voters. When the budget failed last year, there were parents who said
publicly, If I had known it was that important I would have voted. I need
to tell you that voting is important. Elections on town issues have been
decided by less than 20 votes; your vote counts.
That person that presented the motion to make the $1 million cut was me!
Instead of thanking me for my efforts to reduce the budget, Mr. Lane and
many from this town and school district view my efforts negatively. Lets face
it. Our taxes are at an all time high, with the school using more than 3/4 or
them!
The budget needs to be trimmed and properly managed. Something that
isnt happening and hasnt happened for quite some time! What Mr. Lane
and so many others in this town fail to recognize is that I am a fully licensed
CPA with training in forensic analytics designed to detect fraud, waste and
abuse. Let me assure you there is plenty of it going on at SAU 81! SAU 81
continues to fraudulently present an overinflated and falsely stated budget
year after year to later abuse and manipulate with their wasteful and abusive

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spending. I come from corporate world, so I am used to a real budgeting

and control process! Why this can exist in a school department is beyond
me! Well actually, it is quite apparent. There are so many entitled people
receiving special privileges! Lets take my number 1 opposer, Lee Lavoie,
former school board member. His wife was promoted to a plush, high
paying position in SAU 81 during his time in office! How convenient, he
abstained from voting on anything that had to do with it! There are also so
many abusive, high priced contracts to allegedly appease the requirements
of the law as well as many expenses that are not a legally required part of
an education! This is my trained and well educated specialty! I am very
disappointed to see what an education facility has done with it and how
they view it. It just goes to show you what our school district stands for in
education!!
Over the weeks to come, I will highlight some of the areas that need to be
addressed in the SAU 81 budget.
Unfortunately, this year, SAU 81 has come in with a default budget that
is higher that the proposed budget. So to do anything else than vote for the
budget would result in higher taxes! How does this happen? Clever and
crafty budgeting that needs to be changed at the inception!
Peggy Huard, Hudson

Be Heard on Feb. 9
If you believe that the government is broken and is no longer working for
the people, you have a rare opportunity to change the way the government
works by voting in the primary on Feb. 9. No matter what issues concern
you or which side you are on, there is no more important issue than ending
the influence of big money in politics. Nothing in the way Washington
functions will change until the practice of a very rich donors buying
candidates ends. Of all candidates on both sides, only Bernie Sanders has
made this the cornerstone of his campaign. This election is about nothing
less than how the government will function in the future. If you want to
end corruption, vote for Bernie Sanders on Feb. 9.
Joan Schnabel, Hudson

Please Vote with your Brains

Congress had no guts to start an impeachment proceeding of President
Obama. There are over 30 instances that could have started the process. A
few instances:
1. When congress refused to sign the D.R.E.A.M. Act, a bill that
grants amnesty to illegal alien youth, Obama defied congress and
implemented by executive order.
2. Obama has taken it upon himself to change the Affordable Care Act
more than n 20 times without ever seeking congressional approval.
3. I dont know if anyone has got the $52,500 reduction in their health
insurance as Obama promised.
4. The Benghazi terror attack would not have happened if Obama hadnt
violated the War Powers Act and used military force against Libya
without congressional approval.
A vote for Hillary as she indicated in last Democratic debate, is going to
continue Obamas policies. Hillary praised him in the debate and suggested
he has done an outstanding job.
Almost half the population has no skin in the game-they dont care about
high taxes, promoting business, or creating jobs, nor do they care that the
money for their free stuff is being borrowed from their children and from
the Chinese.
They just want the free stuff that comes their way at someone elses
expense. In the end, that 47 percent
group, leaves very little margin
for error for the Republicans, to
Divorce fix what Obama and Hillary have
burden us with for the future.
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This election will be difficult to
Support Issues overcome these odds. People vote
their pocketbooks and Hillary will
be like Obama and give as much
as they can without caring who has
to pay for it. Please vote with your
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Your Hometown Community Calendar

Now

Ongoing
Free Hot lunches Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 12 p.m., Community
Church of Hudson, 19 Central St. All are
welcome.

Ongoing
Food Pantry at Riverside Cottage across from
Litchfield Community Church, 259 Charles
Bancroft Hwy., between the Fire Station and
Library. All are welcome to come twice a month.
First and third Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, January 30
Tonight Hudson Recreation will hold
a Comedy Show! The doors open at the
Community Center at 7:30 p.m. and the
show begins at 9 p.m. We have three great
comedians performing including Matt Barry, a
Hudson resident. Tickets are on sale now at the
Recreation Department and Town Hall in the Town
Clerks office. Admission is $10. You can reserve
a table if you purchase 8-10 tickets. This show will
sell out so make sure to purchase your tickets!

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Monday, February 1
The Litchfield Police Department
and Greater Nashua Substance Misuse
Prevention Coordinator will host an
information session on How to Talk to your
Kids about Drugs at Campbell High School from 7
to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

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Tuesday, February 2
Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? This
nd
workshop, presented by the Center for
Women & Enterprise, can help you decide
if starting your own business is right for
you. As part of this workshop you will explore
the process and learn about the risks of starting
your own business, conduct a self-assessment that
will help you decide if business ownership is right
for you, get an overview of various resources at
CWE and elsewhere to help you move forward
with your business idea and succeed and have
the opportunity to schedule an individualized
consultation with a CWE Program Manager. From

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rodgers Memorial Library.

Join us Feb. 6 for a companion workshop Steps to
Starting Your Business. Registration requested, go
to rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030.
Tuesdays, February 2 & February 16
In Stitches knitting/needle work group meets
on the first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month at
the Aaron Cutler Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
to stitch, swap patterns and socialize. All levels
from beginner to advanced are welcome. Even
if you have never picked up a needle, our group
members will help you get started! Feel free to call
the circulation desk with questions at 424-4044.
Wednesday, February 3
Career and Technical Education Open
rd House at the Wilbur H. Palmer VocationalTechnical Center at Alvirne High School,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet teachers
and students. Tour program areas including
Heavy Duty Mechanics, Building Trades, Veterinary
Science, Forest and Wildlife Management,
Horticultural Operations, Culinary Arts, Preengineering, Drafting and Design, Accounting,
Finance, Marketing, Digital Media, Health Science
and Careers in Education. Enjoy refreshments
prepared by Culinary Arts students. For more
information, contact 886-1260, ext. 2568 or e-mail
Judy King at jking@sau81.org. (Snow Date: Feb. 4)

Thursday, February 4
Coloring for Adults. Why should kids
have all the fun? Coloring is a popular
new hobby for adults too. The Rodgers
Memorial Library will hold a drop in
coloring program for adults on the first Thursday of
the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30
p.m. We will have coloring pages on high quality
paper, art quality markers, and colored pencils
available or you can bring your own coloring book
so you can join in the fun. Come by and enjoy this
easy, creative, and relaxing hobby while sharing in
the company of other coloring enthusiasts.

4th

Jeffrey Meyers Conrmed as

Commissioner of Department of
Health and Human Services
submitted by the Office of New Hampshire
Governor Maggie Hassan
Following Wednesdays bipartisan vote by the
Executive Council to confirm Jeffrey Meyers of
Concord as Commissioner of the Department of
Health and Human Services, Governor Maggie
Hassan issued the following statement:
Jeffrey Meyers is vastly experienced in working
with all relevant stakeholders to develop and
implement complex health care initiatives, and I
applaud the Executive Council for their bipartisan
confirmation vote. As Commissioner of the

Department of Health and Human Services, Jeffs

leadership will be critical to reauthorizing and
continuing the success of our bipartisan health
care expansion plan and strengthening our efforts
to combat substance abuse. I thank Jeff for his
willingness to accept the important responsibility
of leading our states largest department, and I
look forward to continuing to work with him,
members from both parties and people throughout
the medical community on the priorities that are
critical to the health and well-being of our people
and families.

Friday, February 5
Immunization & Blood Pressure Clinic.
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The Nashua Division of Public Health and
Community Services will provide a free and
low cost immunization and blood pressure
clinic at the Rodgers Memorial Library from 1 to
4 p.m. Vaccines will be available for uninsured
adults (shingles will be available for both insured
and uninsured adults.) Vaccines are available
for all children regardless of insurance status.
Pneumonia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Shingles, Td
(Tetanus, Diptheria), and Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria,
Pertussis) vaccines are $10, Influenza vaccine is
$15 for adults and free for children. If you have
Medicare, be sure to bring your card. For more
information call the Nashua Division of Health and
Community Services at 589 4500.

Cash Bar, 50/50, Raffle baskets! Call Lorraine at

571-1374 for tickets.

4th

Sunday, February 14
A Used Book Sale to benefit the Hudson
library will be held today, Valentines Day,
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hills Library
building, 16 Library St. in Hudson.

Wednesday, February 17
Tween Game Night meets every third
Wednesday night of the month at the
Aaron Cutler Library for tweens in grade
6-8 to come and enjoy a variety of board
games lead by Litchfield resident Nick Ozmore.
This program runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and
open to the public. Feel free to call the circulation
desk with questions at 424-4044.

7th

Thursday, February 11
or Friday, February 12
Adults can sign up now for one of the
Aaron Cutler Librarys Valentine Origami
Craft Classes on Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. or
Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. Come join us to learn how to
create a cute valentine origami box for that special
someone in your life and fill it with something
sweet! Free to attend for all Litchfield residents.
Supplies are included, but sign up is required. For
questions please call the circulation desk at 4244044.

Friday, February 19
Hudson Memorial VFW Post 5971 will
host a Meat Rafe beginning at 7 p.m.
The post is located at 15 Bockes Rd. in
Hudson. You must be 16 to play. Proceeds
are going to iPods for Wounded Veterans. For
more information contact the Canteen at 595-4594
Monday through Saturday, 12 to 8 p.m.

19th

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Saturday, February 20
American Legion Post 48, 1 Fulton St. in
Hudson, will host a Meat Rafe beginning
at 2 p.m. You must be 16 to play. Proceeds
are for veterans and families in need. For
more information call the Foxhole at 889-9777
after 11 a.m.

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Thursdays, February 11 and February 25

Unraveled Knitting & Stitching Group meets
every second and fourth Thursday night of the
month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Aaron Cutler Library
to stitch, swap patterns, and socialize. All levels
from beginner to advanced are welcome. Even
if you have never picked up a needle, our group
members will help you get started! Feel free to call
the circulation desk with questions at 424-4044.

Tuesday, March 22
The Homeland Heroes Foundation Helping Soldiers Every Day will hold a
1960s Dance Party, its third annual Dinner
Dance, from 6 to 11 p.m., at the Atkinson
Country Club. Dance the night away for a great
cause! Music by The Reminisants, live and silent
auctions, prize wheel and more! Reserve your
table today! $60 per person. Tickets available
at HomelandHeroesFoundation.org or by calling
(617) 910-6948. Visit us at facebook.com/www.
homelandhereosfoundation.org.

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Saturday, February 13
Valentines Dinner to benefit Ways and
th Means, 6 to 11 p.m., at the Hudson VFW
Post located at 16 Bockes Rd. $20 per
person. Baked Ham, potato, vegetable,
rolls, dessert and coffee. DJ all night long!

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Fix Choice Card Payments Process

for NH Health Care Providers

submitted by the Office of

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte
In a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary Robert McDonald on Jan. 14, U.S.
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) called on the VA to
immediately make changes to the Veterans Choice
Card programs payments processing requirements,
which are currently causing significant delays for
New Hampshire health care providers waiting for
payment on services provided to veterans.
Too many veterans and healthcare providers
across our state continue to encounter substantial
problems participating in the program due to the
failure to receive payments for services rendered
in a timely manner, wrote Senator Ayotte.
Because of the excessive burden Department of

Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements are placing on

providers striving to care for veterans, I urge you to
immediately revise payments processing conditions
to achieve prompt payment.
Ayotte noted that more than half of provider
claims for payment in New Hampshire are
currently unpaid, and providers participating in the
program such as PainCare in Somersworth are
leaving the Choice program because they are not
being paid.
Absent prompt reforms, the value of the
Choice program will erode as providers flee from
bureaucracy-inflicted losses. Without fixing the
payments process, the Choice program will not
function as Congress intended and our veterans
will pay the price of that failure.

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Miriam L. Somero, 81, of Hudson, died Jan.

14, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving
family. Miriam was born July 5, 1934, in Brooklyn,
N.Y., the daughter of Gustaf Wikstrom and Laina
(Hokkanen) Wikstrom.
Miriam married Raymond Somero on Oct. 9,
1954.
Miriam was a homemaker who loved her family,
especially spending time with them at the holidays.
She loved to be with her grandchildren. She loved
high school sports and watching games at Alvirne
High School in Hudson.
Miriam loved hiking in the White Mountains and
spending time in nature.
Miriam is survived by Raymond Somero, her
husband of 61 years; one son, Gary K. Somero
of Marshfield, Mass.; four grandchildren, Laina

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Wikstrom; and many nieces and nephews.
Miriam was predeceased by her daughter, Liisa
Somero; and four brothers, John Wikstrom, Roy
Wikstrom, Matt Wikstrom, and George Wikstrom.
Calling hours were held Jan. 24, at the
Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church,
Beechwood Road, New Ipswich, N.H., followed
by Services in the Church. Burial will occur in the
spring at the convenience of the family.
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Inner Dragon Martial Arts
More than 25 years ago,
Sensei Randy Allen started
a journey. Little did he
know then that this journey
would bring him back to
where he started: right
back to Hudson.
Over 25 years ago,
Sensei Randy began his
study in the martial arts at
a studio in Nashua, and
immediately it became one
of his passions. He was
soon traveling throughout
New England and down
the East Coast to train with
some of the top martial arts
masters in the world in styles
from Kenpo and Aikido to
Tai Chi and Goju Ryu. But it
wasnt until a friend opened
a school here in Hudson
that he realized he could
combine his passion for
the arts with his passion for
teaching.
I love watching someone
try something new that is
outside of their comfort
zone, when they get that first taste of success.
The confidence just explodes from them and they
want to try more. His ability to motivate and
inspire his students is a major reason for his
success. Anyone can teach you a kick or a
punch, but the martial arts are about so much
more than that. Developing confidence,
discipline and self respect are the lessons that
span every aspect of a persons life and that is
really where we focus.
After running that program in town for over
seven years, he was asked to take over a school
in Massachusetts. He spent almost five years
there, continuing to build and develop his programs,
but says that it never felt right. After
attending a party with a number of his
friends, they began to reminisce about
the old program, and how much they
missed the energy, the excitement and
that true family feel. The decision was
made to come home, and three weeks
later construction began at their new
location at the Hudson Mall.
When they were opening in
September, they looked at the
programs that they had offered over
the past 12 years, and selected what
they considered to be the best. They
started with the basic Shaolin Kenpo
program. It is a very diverse program that focuses on all aspects
of the martial arts with Kata, combinations and weapons, as well
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as self-defense techniques that

utilize punching, kicking and
grappling to create a wellrounded curriculum. They
also added in their Lil Iguana
Stranger Awareness program for
the younger ones, the Kidsafe
Program (Randy is the only
Level 2 Agent with the Kidsafe
Network and the only RCR
registration location on the
East Coast,) designed to work
with school-aged students, and
the Hyper Fight Club and Pro
Athlete programs that focus
on competition team training.
Add in their fitness programs
for kids and adults and the
seasonal boot camps taught
by Certified Personal Trainers
and you have Inner Dragon
Martial Arts.
In addition to these
programs, they use specific
themes to help drive their
core values. Each theme
is six months long and has
topics such as Believe,
Inspiration and Achieve,
and the programs include
discussions during class,
worksheets and activity sheets and photos, quotes
and videos on all of the social media outlets as
well as the big screen TVs in the studios. The
Vacation Camps also utilize these themes and
include specialized training such as advanced
kicks or weapon forms and tricks. There
is even a complete clothing line including
T-shirts, bracelets and posters for the students
to bring home.
Not only do they take great pride in the
quality of their programs, they also take great
pride in the business end of what they do.
Breaking from the typical karate school, all of their
programs are month to month, with no 12-month
contracts. They are registered with
the Attorney Generals Office and the
Department of Justice and are proud
members of the Hudson Chamber
of Commerce. We believe in our
programs, so we dont need to lock you
in to make you come. We know you will
want to be here.
As their programs start to grow, there
are even more plans in the works,
including an After School Program set
to launch in April that will include
transportation from the schools. If
you are interested in finding out more
information about any of their programs,
you can call them at 864-8756 or visit them on Facebook or on the
web at www.innerdragonma.com.

Urging Action to Get More Federal Resources

to Fight Heroin Epidemic
submitted by the Office of Senator Jeanne Shaheen
At a hearing Wednesday of the Senate Judiciary Committee on
the national heroin and opioid epidemic, Senator Jeanne Shaheen
(D-NH) delivered testimony urging immediate action by Congress to
provide additional resources to law enforcement and public health
officials. Specifically, she highlighted her legislation that would
provide $600 million in emergency funding and a separate bill
that would address the backlog of heroin and fentanyl test cases at
State Labs thats severely delaying law enforcement efforts in New
Hampshire and across the country.
Public health and law enforcement agencies at all levels lack the
resources to mount an effective response to the heroin and opioid
epidemic, said Shaheen in her testimony. Nationwide in 2013,
nearly nine out of 10 people needing drug treatment did not receive
it. This is tragic, and it is unacceptable. We need to mobilize a
national response.
During the hearing, Shaheen pointed out that in 2014, Congress
passed nearly $5.4 billion in emergency funding to combat the
Ebola outbreak in West Africa. In 2009, Congress passed nearly
$2 billion in emergency funding to fight the H1N1, or Swine
Flu, epidemic. Senator Shaheens Opioid and Heroin Epidemic
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act has been referred
to the Senate Committee on Appropriations and would provide
additional emergency funding to the following federal programs:
Department of Justice
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
- $200 million increase to fund state and local initiatives on drug
treatment and enforcement programs, law enforcement, and
prevention and education programs.
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Anti-Heroin
Task Force Grant - $25 million to assist state drug task forces
deal with particularly high rates of heroin abuse. Established by
Senator Shaheen, this program targets resources to support police
operations on the ground.
Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant- $250
million in additional funds to distribute to states for programs
related to prevention, treatment, recovery support and other
services. For many states, including New Hampshire, this is
the primary source of federal programs to address the misuse of
alcohol and drugs.
Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention for States- $50 million
to support the Center for Disease Control and Preventions
work on prescription drug monitoring programs, community
or insurer and health system interventions, and rapid response

projects.
National Institute on Drug Abuse- $35 million for targeted
research on drug addiction and efforts to disseminate the
results to improve prevention and treatment.
Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success- $20
million to address underage drinking and prescription drug
misuse and abuse among 12 to 25 year olds.
Capacity Expansion for Medication Assisted Treatment for
Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction - $10 million to help
improve access in high risk communities to medication assisted
treatment services for treating heroin and prescription opioids.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students- $5 million to support school
and community partnerships in efforts to create safe, drug-free
and respectful environments for learning and to promote the
behavioral health of children and youth.
Recovery Community Services Program- $5 million to assist
community organizations and develop organized statewide
network for peerto-peer recovery support including activities
such as peer coaching, peer support groups, life skills
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SPOTLIGHT

Boyers Offers Auto Body and Truck Accessories

Since Todd Boyer took the wheel in 2000 in

place of his father, Boyers has made long strides
to not only continue to perfect their work but to
offer a wider range of products and services to
better serve their customers. Adding Line-X sprayon protective coating liners to their offering in
2003, Boyers is one of the nations few who carry
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value and quality of service they provide.
Boyers Auto Body in Hudson has been
providing quality service to Hudson and the
Greater Nashua area for over 44 years. Boyers
Auto Body is a full-service auto body shop that
provides everything from painting detail to sprayon protective coating for truck bed liners and
industrial equipment.
Our team is able to address any type of body
repair, whether its popping out a few dents or
providing a complete overhaul on a vehicle that
has been in a collision.
We also offer rust control and can take care
of any restoration needs. When it comes to
estimates for insurance claims, were able to work
with all insurance companies regardless if Boyers
is the referred auto body shop or not.
When it comes to finding a reliable commercial
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it easy for our users to organize

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maintenance for all snow removal
equipment.
If you are interested in
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van shelving, partitions, and accessories, contact
Boyers directly.

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Is your vehicle stressed, struggling

to get up to speed, or making strange
rattling sounds? Then Kurt St. Jean,
new owner at Voden Automotive
Repair in Hudson, is waiting to help.
Voden Automotive provides all the
automotive services you need in one
spot. They offer a complete range
of automotive services including
diagnostics, tire sales and service,
alignments, brakes, and most any
engine or drive train service. Voden
can work with all vehicles, from subcompacts to SUVs to classics. Voden
Voden Automotives reputation has focused on auto repair excellence
Automotive is located at 5 Christine
and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Dr. in Hudson just off Robinson Road
Their goal is to provide customers with the best service available.
near Route 102.
Whatever you need to keep your
vehicle running smoothly, we can
do within your budget and most of
the time, with same-day service.
explained St. Jean.
The owner of Voden Automotive
Repair, Kurt St. Jean, has dedicated his
life to helping car owners stay safely
on the road since high school. He
aims to achieve the highest possible
workmanship, demonstrated by
the fact that he has held a Master
Technician Certification in more than
14 automotive repair categories.
Voden specialize in Honda, Volvo,
Acura, Nissan, Toyota, Scion and
A newly renovated waiting area has been designed
Subaru service. St. Jean started out
to make the experience at Voden even better. Customers can relax
working in Commonwealth Chevrolet,
in comfort while their vehicles are being serviced.
and moved to Honda, where the
emphasis was on Honda, Volvo,
receive from Voden Automotive. Their clean,
Nissan, Acura, and Chevys. St. Jean
well-maintained service center provides the
was one of the first techs in New England to
personalized service car owners deserve.
become a Honda Master Service Tech.
St. Jean bought Voden Auto Repair from former
We continually update both our training,
owner
Dennis Hoyt in May of 2015. He has
and equipment, said St. Jean. We continually
expanded the service area with four lifts, and
work with the dealerships to keep up to date on
created a comfortable waiting area. Our newly
manufacturers updates and training.
renovated waiting area will ensure you wait in
Whatever your vehicle needs from a state
comfort while your vehicle is being repaired
inspection sticker to a complete racing build,
or serviced. Watch our flat screen TV or sneak
Voden Automotive Repair is the place to call.
a peek at our expert staff through the garage
It is Vodens mission to exceed your
window, said St. Jean.
expectations when it comes to your automotive
We increased the tire service capabilities with
repair.
new
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Whether its fully restoring that classic car
able
to service all size tires, flats, repairs, and
thats been sitting for years, or tuning your car to
replacement tires.
optimize power, Voden has a full line of state-ofThere is always something new in auto repair,
the-art computers and machinery to help achieve
like
the Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems in
the highest standards in automotive diagnostics
autos. Since 2005, TPMS has been part of
and repair services.
vehicle electronic computer systems, checking
If you are particular about your car, then you
air pressure thru revolutions, or just air pressure,
should be particular about who services your car,
and you have to know which manufacture does
explained St. Jean. I have worked in the auto
TPMS which way and that doesnt happen without
repair industry and have been servicing cars since
ongoing training.
I started working. This is more than a job for me;
Nobody beats our tire prices, or brake prices,
its my passion.
said St. Jean. If a customer brings me a written
Voden knows giving back is important, and is
estimate from another shop, I will beat the price
involved in the Hudson Chamber of Commerce,
on tires or brake service.
Hudson Lions Club, Hudson Old Home Days, as
Voden has also added a new nationwide
a member of the Better Business Bureau, among
warranty on all part and repairs.
his many commitments.
Watch Facebook for updates and specials,
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Staff photos by Len Lathrop

A Backseat Conversation with Carly Fiorina, Presidential Candidate

by Len Lathrop
How did I end up in the back seat of an SUV
with Republican presidential candidate Carly
Fiorina? Having never had one-on-one time
with a candidate before, the two days from the
invitation to the actual meeting seemed like a
very long time to prepare. What do I ask? What
do our readers want to know? Fiorina was in
Hudson for a town hall-type meeting at the
American Legion on Saturday morning.
Trying not to make this a story about the
adventure, lets start by saying this: less than
15 minutes of fame changed some of my
thinking. I dont know if Mrs. Fiorina can
win the nomination, but she and some of her
supporters will have one more vote on Tuesday,
Feb. 9. Although still unsure how to address the
candidate, lets go with Carly going forward as
that is what all her political signs say.
First question, not really a question, so lets
call it a conversation, was to talk about our
nation and its government. Carly explains that there is so much
common sense and good judgment needed and that most citizens
have figured out that the current government is not working while
75 percent believe it is corrupt. Must know the status quo must be
challenged and that is why Carly has developed her blueprint for
change.
Next, the number of phone calls weve received in the last month
regarding the right to carry fire arms initiated my next question.
Carly explained that despite a lot of laws and rules no enforcement
exists and that is the real issue. Gun problems arent solved by
rules and regulations but by the enforcement of them, she stressed.

How can we have people who were on a no-fly

list buying guns? She relayed the situation where
folks with mental illness can get guns and yet
shouldnt have guns, so it comes down to enforcing
the controls we have in place. She commented
that citizens are allowed to carry guns in our
statehouse. I had to, of course, remind her that this
is the Live Free or Die state; we both chuckled.
Personally, Social Security --its operation, its
funding and how it will be in the future-- is a big
concern. Most of you know that Im old. Carly
was emphatic that she feels every dollar that
someone contributes to Social Security is a dead
dollar and that reform is needed, but its not one
of the first things on her blueprint for change.
The system is viable today, and, while reform is
necessary, there are much bigger problems with the
U.S. government to be addressed.
After some conversation about how the president
is elected, how the Electoral College works, and
how citizens can have input at a convention this
summer, Carly was positive that citizens can make a difference. She
believes the party machine certainly wants to change the way things
are run and eliminate the First in New Hampshire Primary here so
that they can have more control. She truly believes that people
listen to the way that people in New Hampshire vote and that it sets
the tone for voting across the nation.
All of a sudden we were back at the American Legion. I thanked
for her time and for the opportunity to meet with her. The town hall
format was ready to go inside. As we entered, Hudsons State Rep
Kimberly Rice was getting peoples attention, thanking everyone for
being there and introducing the State Senator for Hudson, Sharon

Carson, who spoke about her involvement in this campaign since

last summer. One of Sharons lines to me was this: Carly does a
great job in getting people to think about change and Carlys plan
gets everyone involved.
In closing, I was sold when Carly spoke about the weekly
messages that the president sends out online each Saturday
morning. She wants to continue doing that but would make a
change that gets the people more involved. By adding an app on
their phones, people could vote yes or no on the weekly question
she asks. (Flip phone users might have to upgrade their phones to
get involved.) In this way, she incorporates technology that allows
people to be heard and considers their opinions immediately. Visit
Carlys website to learn more about her blueprint.

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CHS Wrestling Dominates the D3 Ranks

Tyler McCrady begins to turn Python Zachary Koch

with an arm bar for the pin in the third period.
by Len Lathrop
The grapplers from Litchfield have journeyed
to the Python Den twice over the past 10 days.
On a snowy Saturday morning they competed
in the tenth annual Sgt. Daniel Gionet Memorial
Wrestling Tournament --a Pelham High School
alumni and wrestler who was killed in Iraq
protecting the freedoms of all Americans-- and

Dillon Cloonan maintains an upright stance as

Jason Gleason of Pelham tries to gain control during
their 145 pound match.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

then in the middle of the week on the 20th for a

head-to-head match.
At the Gionet tournament, competing against
Manchester Central, Westererly, Bedford
Minuteman, Newport, Pelham, Oyster River,
Kingswood, Marblehead-Swampscott and
Hopkinton, the Cougars finished first with 125
points. Winning in their weight classes were
Brendan Douglas, 106; Dayton Chandonnet, 120;
Tyler McCrady, 138; Luke Orlando, 195; and
Adam Hayward, 285.
When the Cougars returned to the Python Den
that week Pelham had only three wrestlers to
compete and one exhibition match. At the 126
weight division Dayton Chardonnet of Campbell
pinned Alexander Becker of Pelham at 5.11 of the
match. Tyler McCrady fighting at 138 for CHS
pinned Zachary Koch at 1:24 of the third period,
and at 145 Python Jason Gleason pinned Cougar
Dillon Cloonan at 2.13 of the competition. In the
exhibition match at the heavyweight level Adam
Haywood of Campbell defeated Dom Branco
after an escape and then a takedown directly to
Brancos back for the pin. Not something you see
happen in the 285 class.

Cougar Dayton Chardonnet of Campbell

moves to pin Python Alexander Becker.
At this juncture of the season, Campbell
is second in the NHIAA Division 3 ranking
only bettered by Plymouth who is having an
undefeated season.
Campbell will wrestle Kearsarge and White
Mountain on Wednesday after press deadline,
and then travel to Newport on Feb. 3 and finishes
regular match on the 10th when currently
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Courtesy photos

Hudson Basketball Tourney Attracts 38 Area Teams

Boys 8th grade team coached by Doug Mullett

Boys 6th grade team Head Coach Dave Yates and Assistant Coach Jim Tomaswick
Girls 5th grade travel team Head Coach Mike Paquette
and Assistant Coach Matt Smith
submitted by Dave Yates, Director, Hudson Recreation
During the Hudson Recreational Basketball Leagues 9th Annual
Invitational Tournament, a total of 72 games were played over
the Martin Luther King weekend, making for a very successful
tournament. The competition and sportsmanship among the 38
teams with nine from Hudson-- was outstanding. The results of
tournament were as follows:
8th Grade Boys: Champs - Hudson, Runner-Up - Concord
8th Grade Girls: Champs - Pentucket, Runner Up - Billerica
7th Grade Boys: Champs - Hampton, Runner-Up - Hudson
6th/7th Grade Girls: Champs - Merrimack/Bedford

6th Grade Boys: Champs - Hudson, Runner-Up - Candia

5th Grade Boys: Champs - Bedford, Runner-Up - Londonderry
5th Grade Girls: Champs - Hudson, Runner-Up - Brookline
4th Grade Boys: Champs - Londonderry, Runner-Up - Hudson
Thanks to all the people who were involved in making the
tournament a success. Thank
you to the parent volunteers who
worked as ticket sellers at each
gymnasium. Thanks to the fine
group of referees who officiated
the games. Thank you to Chrissy
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Thumbs up/Thumbs down to whatever
opinions readers have. Oh, there goes that
enthusiasm again. Ill do some surgery on it and
fling it again. Thanks for the reminder.
Thumbs down to the person who ran
over my neighbors garbage can lid. Did
it move too fast for you to swerve? And
thumbs down to my neighbor who cant
bother to bend over and pick up his
smashed garbage lid. Do you think the
smasher is going to feel bad when they
drive by and see it smashed? Are you
waiting for a neighbor who does care to
pick it up?

I have not forgotten all that was given. I just want

you all to know that the biggest and best gift given
is to be called your bus driver. Looking forward
to the remaining weeks of this school year. Thank
you all. Ms. G.

have. Vote Bernie Sanders on Feb. 9.

Thumbs down to Bernie Sanders. He did
not fix Wall Street or the rigged economy as a
Washington lawmaker for the last 25 years. What
makes him think he can do it as president?
I think he will only create more gridlock
in Washington as president.

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say that some of the money given to Iran will go
to support terrorism. This man Kerry threw our
Marines under the bus in March of 1971 when he
said they were cutting off heads. I am a Marine.
He said this in front of a Senate Hearing. I saw
it. He made a deal to kill Americans. Wheres the
outrage?

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Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Whats the

Thumbs down to Bernie Sanders. When he
choice? Polls show the Democratic leader
wins the primary after Hillary is sent to jail, I cant
is widely seen as unethical (one had her
wait to see Donald Trump tear him apart. Unless,
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as the least trusted of all candidates). Why
of course, hes admitted to an asylum first.
continue to trust someone who knowingly
left critical government data open to
Thumbs down to my neighbor who walks their
SERVICE REPAIR INSTALLATION 24 HOURS/7 DAYS hackers (while lying about destroying
dog across my lawn and lets him do his business
Thumbs down to the person who drove
evidence)? As former Secretary of State,
on it. I do thank you for picking up his leftovers,
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shes on track to continue the Presidents
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Course clearly has a sign saying no ATVs/
walk him across it anymore since I dont even let
recreational vehicles.
security threats. Also, while Secretary of
my own dog use my front lawn to do her business.
State her family foundation accepted millions in
Thank you from your super grossed out neighbor.
Thumbs down to the Litchfield Middle School
Thumbs up/Thumbs down to AHS. We so
donations from foreigners seeking government
parents who think their children are better than
enjoy our teens sharing your lack of teaching
Thumbs up to the Democratic candidate with
approval of deals. Further, shes announced
everyone else. When your children are constantly
skills, your dating habits, inappropriate
the most moderate, practical approach to ensuring
that shell bypass our elected Senators and Reps
hurting others with their words at school, during
relationships with students. And of course your
a brighter future for all of us. She understands
if they wont agree with her - likely provoking
sports, and on social media its just wrong! You
hard efforts on your appearances throughout the
the middle class just cant afford more taxes. She
legal
challenges.
We
do
have
an
alternative
should be encouraging them to be kind and build
halls in all areas. These leadership qualities will
has the most experience of any other candidate
friendships not compete over everything.
so help my young adult with that college degree
running for president. Hillary Clinton is
Serving
the
Southern
New
Residential-Commercial
easily or land them that CEO position. Thank
strong, wise and intelligent. We need her
Thumbs up and thanks to Alex at the
Hampshire area for over 20 Years! to rifle through the cabinet, set a place
you? Not!
T,W,F 9-5, Thrs 9-8, Sat 9-3
Litchfield library for the e-reader class.
for all of us at the table, and serve up
She is very patient and informative. What
FLOORING
Thumbs up to Bernie Sanders. He is an
prosperity for everyone.
a great service offered to library patrons.
honest man who really believes that his political
opinions are what this county needs. I respect
Thumbs up to Bernie Sanders. Ive
Thumbs up to our BOS for looking
him. Thumbs down to Hilary who is the greatest
been a Republican all my life, but Bernie
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demagogue and political hack to appear on the
stands head and shoulders above every
Although, I suspect one of the reasons
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other candidate, liberal or conservative.
Hudson is not growing at a fast-pace is
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believe half of what she preaches to those woeful
We need someone that Americans can
because of the water issue and a lack of
50 percent of Americans who are unable to think
highway access. One option is to have
30 Lowell Rd, Brook Plaza, Hudson, NH trust to fight for us, not for corporations
for themselves and who are absolutely convinced
and lobbyists. I urge you to join me in
businesses hookup to Nashua, Litchfield,
that the governments role in this life is to take
voting for Bernie on Feb. 9.
or Merrimacks water supply. What is the
care of them. And finally double thumbs down
town going to receive, besides property
Thank you for your submissions. All
to anybody dumb enough to vote for either one of
taxes for having this new Dunkin-Donuts
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them.
store? How will it benefit the town and are we
who is straightforward and sincere, but he is also
written by the Hudson~Litchfield News staff. Thumbs
getting a percentage of yearly store sales? Seems
an avowed Socialist who wants a government
Thumbs up. I just wanted to take a moment
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drain our water-supply.
enjoyed each and every one of you. I hope that
printed in the Hudson~Litchfield News. During the
Thumbs down to Sarah Palin for endorsing
you all build on bus safety and understand why
election campaign, no comments will be allowed that are
Thumbs up to the former Secretary of Labor,
Donald Trump for President. I thought Sarah was
and what we expect from each of you while
direct endorsements or censure of candidates on the thumbs
Robert Reich, who said this week that Hillary
a true Christian. Donald Trump is Ok with gay
riding. I want to also say thank you for all your
page. No names are necessary. Please keep negative
Clinton is clearly the most qualified candidate to
marriage and abortion. Has Sarah gone mad?
kindness and generosity during the holidays and
comments to the issue. Comments should be kept to 100
become president of the political system we now
it just brings that much more joy to me as your
words or less.
have. Bernie Sanders is clearly the most qualified
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candidate to create the political system we should
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among the best
programs in TriCounty basketball.
With a 53-23 win
versus Concord on
Monday, the girls
finished their regular
season with a 12-0.
By doing so, they
earned the regular
season championship
as well as the number
1 seed for the
Eight grade team members and parents, from left: Ashley Lecompte, Abby Dubois, Rose Boudreau, Jane Ostberg, Addi Smith,
playoffs.
Alyssa Anderson, Bailey Joviak, Erin Carney, Grace Hodgdon, Brenna Paquette, Sara Ruigrok, and Ellie Ochieng
All season long the
girls have worked
Co-Captain Erin Carney said, We have accomplished two of
hard to get to this
our
three goals this year, and now all of our eyes are on the big
point. With their first-place regular season finish, the girls get a
one, the Tri-County Championship. I know we can achieve it if we
first-round bye and an automatic bid into the semi-finals, which
keep working hard and playing together like we have all season.
they will host at Hudson Memorial School. The girls will play the
In watching these girls play all season, there is no doubt that focus
winner of Bedford and Salem Wednesday, Feb. 3 at HMS at 3:30
is one of the HMS Lady Colts strong suits.
p.m.
The Lady Colts know that even though they have accomplished
I cant say enough about how hard these girls have worked!
some
great things so far this season, they still are laser focused on
said Coach Girginis. These girls have sacrificed a lot of blood,
their ultimate goal, and to do that, they must believe in what got
sweat, and tears this season, and I know if we all keep our focus,
them to this point: their team and themselves.
we can finish what we set out to do.

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Campbell is no stranger to talented athletes, and the schools track
and field squad is no exception. Some might think that a trek to
Maine in the midst of winter would stiffen the athletes muscles and
make it difficult to perform, but that couldnt be further from the
truth. Campbell finished the meet finishing high in scoring for both
the mens and womens divisions.
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with a score of 29. The womens division featured 14 teams and
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Starting with the mens 55 meter dash Trevor Gomes had the
fastest time for Campbell at 7.33. He would finish 10th out of over
40 competitors, missing the top six by only a 15th of a second.
Roberto Landrau (7.55), Jack Munnelly (7.92), and Noah Repole
(8.13) would all participate as well, earning impressive results. It
wouldnt be until the 300 meter dash that Campbell earned points.
Luke Hogan would boast a time of only 39.85 seconds, earning
fourth overall and coming shy of third by only .01 seconds. His
time gave Campbell their first points of the meet and showed off the
considerable talent that the school had at their disposal. Tevon Pieu
(42.02) and Patrick Clifford (48.74) would each participate as well,
showing off their own speed and making the school proud.
The 600 meter run would feature four Campbell athletes. Trevor
Meyers (1:52.15) and Michael Hood (1:47.83) would each show off
their stamina and impress the crowds by coming close to placing
for points. Harrison Hidalgo would take sixth overall, earning one
point, with a time of 1:36.62. Sam Munnelly would finish in second
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Campbells final margins. The 1000 meter run wouldnt earn any
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came in sixth for the 4x200 meter relay earning two points, but truly
performed well in the 4x400 meter relay, finishing second with a
time of 3:56.14.
The long jump would see similar results to the other events as
Luke Hogan (18 feet 4.5 inches) and Trevor Gomes (18 feet 0 inches)
took fourth and fifth, respectively, earning a total of five points.
Thanks to Alex Corbeils work on the shot put Campbell managed to
add three more points with a distance of 34 feet 6.5 inches. Noah
Repole (32 feet 2.5 inches), Nathan Bazzocchi (31 feet 1.5 inches),
and Jacob Bulter (28 feet 10 inches) all came close to reaching the
top as well, but barely fell short.
Meanwhile, the women would excel in similar fashion. Savannah
Reinitzer would be the only young woman attempting the 55 meter
dash and took third with a score of 8.10, only .05 seconds away
from the second-place athlete. Reinitzer would also participate
in the 300 meter dash, snagging fourth with an impressive time
of 46.07. Lauren McInerney (51.96) followed closely behind her,
although fell just short of placing in the top six.
The 600 meter wouldnt accumulate any points for Campbell, but
still featured four talented performances. Jamie Minervini (1:53.26),
Mary Kuczlowski (2:10.93), Nicole Orozco (2:14.15), and Erin Blais
(2:22.75) all pushed themselves to obtain exciting times. Soon they
too will be in the placement sheets gunning for points.
Sammy Molinari managed to get points by taking second in the
1000 meter run. Her time of 3:21.10 thrashed the other competitors
in the event and showed exemplary stamina and speed from the
junior. She managed to take second by more than six seconds.
Campbell wouldnt participate in the 4x400 relay, but took third
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school five points for the meet. This was followed up by a glorious
performance by Lexi Putzlocker who took first overall for the shot
put. Her distance of 28 feet 7.5 inches was by far the best of the
night and put the finishing touches on an astounding night for the
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submitted by LMS Athletics

The Litchfield Middle School boys basketball team
defeated the Raymond Rams on Monday by a score of
60-38. The Raiders started off slow in the game but
regrouped and focused on defense first. The strategy
paid off as they were able to hold the Rams to just
three points in the second quarter.
Joaquin Heller caused many turnovers by having
quick feet and quicker hands. He turned the steals
into layups at the other end of the court on his way to
13 points. Team Captain Carter Vedrani hit a personal
milestone scoring his 200th point of the season on his
way to a game-high 15 points. Carter and Joaquin
have been so steady all season and are both very
talented basketball players, said Coach Jason Kohm.
The Raiders opened the game up in the second
quarter as they went on a 20-3 run. Ben Marble had
eight points in the quarter. Kohm said, It was great to
see Ben take quality shots and really key the run in the
second
quarter.
We
moved
the ball
Keegan Mills dishes to Carter Vedrani for a layup.
much
better and
found
open players and Ben was able to take advantage. Justin
Pelham had a highlight reel block rejecting a Rams shot
off of the glass sending it back to mid court. Pelham also
contributed four points and rebounded very well. Dan
Collins scored five points including a three-pointer.
When we move the ball well we are tough to defend
and it was great to see my kids knock down their shots, we
emphasize defense first and then taking good quality shots
on the offensive end, said Kohm. This was evident as the
Raiders saw 12 out of their 14 players score at least a basket
in the game. The other Raiders that scored were Keegan
Mills, Will McPherson, Trent Leduc, Matt Dion, Cam Barrett,
Jake Taylor and Drew Adamakos. Brendan Rice, one of the
Raiders better scorers during the season, spent the game
playing unselfish basketball and distributed to his teammates.
Logan Robinson also had six rebounds.
We hope to carry the momentum into the playoffs and
make a run at the championship; I have a talented group
of eighth graders led by Vedrani, Heller, Mills and Rice and
strong, deep bench, Kohm said.
The Raiders finished the regular season with a 12-2 record.
The Raiders will receive a bye into the semi-finals and host a
playoff game next Wednesday.

Brendan Rice at the free throw line

Trinity Could Not Out Run

the Lady Broncos

by Len Lathrop
Currently seeded fifth in a division of 18
teams, the Lady Broncos were running the floor
and denying Trinity any goals. At the end of
the first quarter the score was Alvirne 21 and
Trinity 12, however, by the half, the Pioneers had
closed the gap. As the buzzer sounded it was
32-27 Broncos.

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by Mike Bourk
The third quarter was
Bedford jumped out to
by far the Broncos finest
a 28-19 first quarter lead,
effort. Jack Brown and
and, although Alvirne hung
older brother Danny
close to the Bulldogs, they
combined for 13 of the
were never able to overtake
teams 17 points in the
them and lost 66-58.
quarter as they outscored
Alvirne fell behind early
the Pioneers 17-10 to
in the game. It might
cut the lead to a single
have been a much greater
basket, 40-38 after three
deficit had it not been for
periods. One stat that
Max Bonney-Liles 12 firstdoes not show up in the
quarter points. He had a
scorebook is the scrappy
team-high 20 for the game.
play of DJ LaMothe and
In the second quarter the
Jacen Hudson. The two
Broncos outscored the
were continually going to
Bulldogs 13-10 and trailed
the ground, diving for loose
38-32 at the half.
balls to force turnovers or
Fouls proved to be the
jump balls.
Danny Brown drives past two
undoing of Alvirne as they
The teams traded baskets
Pioneer defenders for a layup.
committed 21 fouls to just
throughout the fourth
13 for Bedford. This led to
quarter with the lead
the Bulldogs going
seldom more than
to the free throw
a single basket. It
line 27 times,
looked like Trinity
making 22 attempts
would win in
compared to just
regulation when
14 trips to the
they took the lead
charity stripe for
55-53 with eight
Alvirne where they
seconds left in
made just eight
regulation. Jack
shots. The 22-8
Brown was fouled
successful free
with just a single
throws advantage
tick left on the
was too much for
clock and calmly
the Broncos to
sank both free
overcome. Danny
throws to send the
Brown scored
game into overtime.
16 points for the
In the extra
Jack Brown skies over Trinity players for two points.
Broncos and DJ
stanza early backLaMothe added 14.
to-back turnovers
Alvirne drops a
by Alvirne put the
heartbreaker in Manchester
Broncos behind by six, and they were not able
This was a game of ebbs and flows. Trinity
to recover. Juniors Jack Brown, Connor Lambert,
would build up a lead and Alvirne would battle
and DJ LaMothe led Alvirne with 17, 11, and 10
back. In the end, the Broncos efforts fell just
points, respectively. Senior Co-Captain Danny
short as they lost in overtime 66-61.
Brown scored 10 in a well-balanced scoring
In the first quarter the Pioneers jumped out to a
attack. After the game Coach Lynch talked about
9-0 lead. Alvirne Coach Brian Lynch called a time
the teams performance, I really liked the way
out to regroup his team. Trinity had been running
the boys kept battling back, never giving up. The
a very methodical weave that was opening up
missed free throws (16) really hurt us tonight.
their forwards for easy back-door baskets. The
The Broncos are now 2-6 in NHIAA Division
time out and adjustments made by Coach Lynch
I play and 4-7 overall this season. The Alvirne
paid immediate results as, over the next three
regular season record isnt a good indicator of
minutes, the Broncos made a 12-3 run, and by the
their efforts so far this year. They are a young
end of the first quarter Alvirne trailed by just three
team, and, as evidenced by these two games, they
points, 16-13.
are hardworking and competitive each time they
After tying the game at 19 Alvirne ran into some
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The pathway is never clear when youre in the paint

as shown by Alvirnes Jessica Baker, a senior guard.

Bronco junior forward Marissa Sweeney pushes

under the rim in first-period action against
Trinity on Monday night.

Coach Scott Szuksta noted that Alvirne pulled

away in the second half because of full court
pressure and solid offensive execution.
Scoring for the home squad were Jess Baker
and Katie Bellomo, both with 15 points,
followed closely by Amanda Wetmore with 14.
While grabbing a lot of tough rebounds Marissa
Sweeney threw in eight points. High scorer for
the Trinity Pioneers were Maddy Haynes and
Hannah Fabiano, both with nine points
Final at the Steckevicz gymnasium was Alvirne
62 and Trinity 41. The Broncos have a season
record of 6-3 and are home for the remainder of
January facing Concord on the 29th, then Exeter
and Keene on Feb. 2 and Feb. 4, respectively.

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Avalanche Beats Pinkerton in Overtime Thriller

minutes of the game was controlled by
the Avalanche as they poured shots on the
Pinkerton goalie, Jordan Puzzo, but had
nothing to show for it. A huge momentum
changing save by Puzzo sent the Astros on
a 2-on-1 that would lead to their first goal
of the game. The Avs would then go on
to let the Astros take control but remained
trailing 1-0 after one period of play.
The second period was more of the
same. The Pinkerton players continued
to pile up the shots on Avalanche goalie
Curtis Richall, but a two-minute penalty
on Andrew OConnor would lead to an
Astros power play that would capitalize to
put the Avs behind by two goals. Only a
few minutes later, the Astros would strike
again on a shot from the slot that beat
Richall low blocker side. Despite a threegoal deficit, the Avalanche continued to
battle and play hard throughout the period
to try to get back into the game. More
than halfway through the period, a 5-on-3
power play for the Avalanche would lead
to a Matt Diprizio goal assisted by Doug
Herling and Bobby Haverty. A fired-up Avalanche
team then controlled the play for the rest of the
game and had a chance to score before the end
of the period but an early whistle from the referee
put an end to the play. Alvirne-Pelham would go
into the locker room trailing 3-1 after two periods
of play.
When asked what the mood was like in the
room after the second period, Assistant Captain
Brendan Parent said, The group was hopeful and
optimistic. While still down by two, we knew

we needed to come together if we

wanted pull out a win and we had full
intentions of doing so. The surging
Alvirne-Pelham team did exactly
that as they entered the third period
looking to shock the Pinkerton Astros.
While continuing to play great
defense in front of Curtis Richall, the
Avs offensive units of Parent-RichallDiprizio and OConnor-HerlingNutter controlled the entire period. It
took roughly half the period for the
Avalanche to cut the deficit to one
on a goal by Cam Richall assisted by
Brendan Parent and Matt Diprizio.
A few minutes of intense, backand-forth hockey was played before
the Avs would finally complete the
comeback. Brendan Parent let a shot
go from the top of the right circle that
would produce a rebound that would
find the stick of Cam Richall and
then the back of the net. The last two
minutes of regulation would turn out
Damien Barahona #23 and Justin Hudgins #24 on
to be just as exciting and extremely
an odd man rush vs. Pinkerton.
physical but the game would go to
into an eight-minute sudden death
this was just the boost that we needed to get the
overtime period to determine the winner.
boys going and turn our season around. The Avs
In the four minutes of overtime that was played,
played on Jan. 27 at Skate 3 against Pembrokethe Avalanche totally carried the momentum. The
Campbell and next will face rival Bishop Guertin
Astros only managed two shots on Alvirne-Pelham
on Saturday, Jan. 30.
goalie Curtis Richall, allowing the Avalanche to
go on the attack and look for
the win. With less than five
minutes left, a wraparound
pass by Cam Richall found a
streaking Brendan Parent who
beat Puzzo glove side to cap
off an amazing comeback and
win the game in overtime.
Assistant Captain Brendan
Parent said that the winning
goal was all a big rush but, it
never would have happened
if the pass was never made
or if our goalie wasnt on his
game. Im just thrilled that
we came out with the win.
This win shows what kind of
a team the Avalanche really
is and what is to come in the
future. Consistent goaltending
in Curtis Richall and steady
scoring from Cam Richall,
Parent, Herling and Diprizio
should put the Avalanche in a
good position to make a run.
The Avalanche players celebrate Brendan Parents overtime
According to Parent, I believe
goal to cap off their comeback.

Riley Nutter #21 surveys his options up the ice

as he is followed by a Pinkerton player.
submitted by the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche
The Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche has been waiting
for their hard work and dedication to pay off and
it is safe to say that everything is finally starting
to come together. The Avalanche, still confident
from their victory over North/Souhegan, looked to
test their luck against a talented Pinkerton team on
Jan. 23. Ultimately, they pulled out a hard-fought
4 to 3 win in an overtime thriller.
After coming out slow in previous games,
Alvirne-Pelham realized how important it is to
come out strong in the first period. The first 5

Jack Donovan #19 and Matt Diprizio #9 clear out the slot in front of Curtis Richall.

Hudson Travel Basketball Storms into Tourney Finals

submitted by Jenn Robichaud
Number two in two tournaments
wasnt quite what the Hudson Storm
had hoped for. Playing against
strong talent in Hudson, and eighth
grade teams in Merrimack, the Storm
won six of nine games to secure
some runner-up hardware.
Entering the Hudson Tournament,
the team was expected to minimally,
break even in their pool, but instead
knocked off the powerful Pelham
Pythons, a team that had beaten
Hudson handily in the past. Against
Pelham, Liam dominated as the
game wound down, scoring 13,
while Jagger came up with several
key rebounds, and chipped in seven
points. The Storm went on to beat
last years tourney champions, Hampton, to go undefeated in pool
play. Hibbie averaged 10 points per game over the weekend, and
Jordan had 24 assists. Vinnie had nine points against Londonderry.
In his first season of travel ball, Owen provided tough, physical
defensive play all weekend.

In the Merrimack Tournament,

Charlie provided the spark with
his solid play, averaging five points
per game. Aiden scored six against
rival Londonderry, while Jagger had
eight points and eight rebounds.
Against Merrimacks eighth grade
team, Liam had 15 in a game that
went down to the wire. To end
pool play, Hudson lost to a tough
eight grade ICB squad, with Gianni
in the zone from outside (seven
points). The Storm entered the
Merrimack final - a rematch against
ICB. Several players came off the
bench to provide the energy to
keep Hudson in the game, against
the older and much bigger ICB.
Nate tied up three potential scoring
possessions for ICB and frustrated their big man, while hauling in
three rebounds. Kyle came off the bench and immediately added a
3-pointer to keep the game close. In the end, the Storm could not
rally enough to close out ICB, and earned second place in back-toback tournaments.

Campbell Track Teams

Compete at USM
submitted by Jan Platt
On Jan. 24, Campbell High School indoor track boys and
girls teams competed at the University of Southern Maine in the
afternoon session. Competing against Division 3 schools from NH
the girls team place third out of 14 teams and the boys team came
in fourth out of 16 teams.
For the girls in the field events Lexi Putzlocker won the shot put
and Merceidiz Diaz came in second place in the high jump. In the
running events Savannah Reinitzer took third place in the 55 meter
dash and fourth in the 300 meter race. In the 1000 meter race
Sammy Molinari came in second place. The girls 4 x 200 meter
relay earned third place made up of Mary Kuczkowsk,i, Nicole
Orozz, Erin Blais and Lauren McInerney.
For the boys, Luke Hogan took fourth place in the long jump,
and teammate Trevor Gomes came in fifth place. In the shot put
Alex Corbeil came in 4th place . In the running events Luke Hogan
came in fourth place in the 300 meter dash. Sam Munnelly came
in second place in the 600 meter run and teammate Harrison
Hidalgo came in sixth place. The 4x400 relay earned second place
made up of Harrison Hidalgo , Tevon Pieu, Sam Munnelly and Luke
Hoga. The same boys came in sixth in the 4 x 200 relay.
Jan. 31 at the University of NH is the next meet.

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