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Volume 28 Number 49 June 16, 2017 16 Pages
Accolades
The following Hudson residents graduated from Clarkson
University on May 13: Jedidiah Langlois received a Bachelor of
Science degree with distinction in civil engineering and Dalton
Perry received a Bachelor of Science degree in innovation and
As everyone from Litchfield knows, lions and ducks are a great their way safely down the pond at the McQuesten Farm on Charles
entrepreneurship.
combination. For the last five years, the Duck Race has entertained Bancroft Highway last weekend. Eager family members lined the
Curry College is proud to announce that Allison Murray of
the whole family while raising money for the causes supported by the pond to watch the ducks get dropped into the water by a front-end
Hudson has been named to the Deans List every year during her
Litchfield Lions Club. loader and float through the gate and meander toward the finish line.
enrollment at the college.
All 500 rubber ducks were accounted for this year as they made The Litchfield Fire Department was on hand to propel the little yellow
Alyssa Huggins and Caitlin Ernst of Hudson and Jessica
fellows forward with some well-positioned
Pascucci of Litchfield have been named to the Deans List for
spraying from their hoses.
their outstanding academic achievement during the spring
This years $500 prizewinner was Jessica
semester at Lasell College.
Dickerson. When she was contacted with the
Zachary J. Deming, son of Barbara and Kevin Deming of
news, the family was at a monster truck rally. She
Litchfield, has been named to the Deans List at Hamilton
said the kids were even more excited about the
College for the 2017 spring semester.
victory than they were about the monster trucks.
Northern Essex Community College is pleased to announce
Pat Jewett, who is not a Lions Club member,
the appointment of Hudson resident Tyler Gantt to the Deans
volunteered to spend the day at the duck race
List for the spring term.
selling raffle tickets. The Lions were happy
Grant Hodgkins of Hudson graduated from the University of
to have her, and she seemed to enjoy the day
Hartford on May 21. Hodgkins, a voice performance major,
meeting with the many old friends who dropped
received a Bachelor of Music from the Universitys The Hartt
by during the day.
School.
Michael White of Litchfield has been named to the Deans List
at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the spring semester.
Kiley Mae Bourque of Litchfield was among more than 100
candidates for graduation from Southern Vermont College.
Bourque graduated earning a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biological Sciences.
Kevin Donohue of Litchfield received a Master of Education
degree, majoring in Secondary Education, from American
International College during commencement ceremonies held in
May. Brooklyn Anderson and Mila Charbonneau get up close and personal with the goats.
In honor of their outstanding academic achievement,
Emmanuel College has named Noelle Dignan of Hudson and Over the Dam
Molly Gillespie and Victoria Webber of Litchfield to the Deans
List for the spring semester.
Matthew Goldstein of Litchfield graduated magna cum laude
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology during commencement
ceremonies on May 21 at the University of Vermont.
Becky Dionne of Hudson graduated from Savannah College of
Art and Design on June 3. Dionne received a Bachelor of Fine
Arts from the School of Design, majoring in Fibers and minoring
in Fashion Design. Dionne graduated cum laude.
Brandon T. Dumais has graduated from the U.S. Air Force
Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The graduate received a
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Campbell High School teacher Dennis Perreault (center) accepts NRRAs NH Teacher Recycler of the Year Award from
NH The Beautiful board members (from left) Larry Melanson, John Dumais and Ray Dube on May 23 in Manchester.
boys, two amazing games, and sadly we say goodbye lawmakers, prior to signing
to Coach Gorman, after 16 years, the only head coach their children because of their faith.
HB 400 into law, aimed at Every state is different. Idaho has a
Campbell Baseball has ever known. reforming DCYF and improving
Speaking of high school sports, the Fox wants to thank very high Mormon population. Its not
New Hampshires mental health just Mormons in the U.S. that refuse
all the coaches, athletic directors and parents who helped system. Governor Sununu signing the new bill
with getting scores and write ups to you throughout the medical treatment in the name of God,
Im pleased to be here and awaiting transition to and neglect to be based on a many other religions do as well. Jason
school year. Are we ready for football and soccer, which today to sign House Bill 400.
are both only maybe seven to eight weeks away? NH Hospital or a Designated preponderance of the evidence Wilson posted an article in The Guardian
It represents progress on two Receiving Facility. to ensure consistency with the in 2016 about this problem in Idaho.
Just to keep the Hudson readers thinking about our major pieces of my legislative The bill requires the DHHS case law. According to him, Idaho is one of six
town ... the town engineer was at the planning board last agenda: beginning to address Commissioner to develop a Second, it inserts a definition states that allows faith-based healing.
week reporting to them that he was putting a generator for New Hampshires mental health plan to safely remove the 24 of unfounded but with Another fact he listed is that, between
the Windham Road pump station in a wooden shed. The crisis and reforming DCYF. youths from NH Hospital and reasonable concern. This 2002 and 2011, the child death rate
question is could a citizen or business do that? Are there Dealing with these two ensure they receive care. category between founded for this particular religious group, the
different rules for town projects? critical issues are not options. The budget bill provides and unfounded will allow Followers of Christ, was 10 times higher
A goodbye to Gary They are absolute necessities, language and funding to DCYF assessment workers to than that of Idaho as a whole.
Webster. You will be greatly that our state must address establish: monitor cases that abuse or I am not religious. Faith-based
missed. He was the civil immediately or lives will Up to 20 designated neglect are not founded but
engineer for the town for healing might be helpful spiritually and,
continue to be endangered. receiving facility beds for where concern exists about the
many years. He left full- Today is a great step in the therefore, might have some benefits
individuals experiencing a potential for future abuse or physically, but let me be frank; praying
time work and has been right direction and we would mental health crisis and are neglect.
helping out part time, but not be here today without the alone is not going to heal your cancer.
meet the criteria for involuntary Third, the bill requires To me, if God had created humans
is saying that he is done. help of my working group on admissions due to a threat of that, in any case with two or
Gary is still involved in the mental health and I am pleased and all that they have achieved and
harm to themselves or others. more previous unfounded accomplished then he gave you the tools
community as he is on the to have many of them standing This is a temporary measure for cases, DCYF conduct an
renovation committee for with me today. Chief among and the technology to save your life. Of
2 years to mitigate the current administrative review of all course thats just my opinion. Im not
the high school project for those that must be recognized emergency room waitlist prior reports. This will provide
the CTE Center and School. is NAMIs Ken Norton, who met religious. I have read the Bible. I have
situation. a heightened level of scrutiny
Thank you, Gary, for all your with us immediately upon my taken a course on trying to understand
Up to 40 beds of supported where there are repeated
commitment to Hudson. taking office to stress what a the Bible. I do not understand the Bible;
housing and community reports involving a family and
Give him a wave if you see crisis this was. its a very difficult read. Anyone who
residences for individuals will help identify patterns or a
him tooling around in his House Bill 400 serves as the says they fully understand the Bible and
transitioning from NH Hospital course of conduct that may not
white convertible. foundation to address severe hasnt dedicated their life to studying
and designated receiving have been initially apparent.
shortages and gaps in our it I consider to be either a liar, lacking
facilities to the community. Fourth, it permits the
States mental health system. intelligence or very arrogant.
This will bolster the community department of health and
It, along with the budget housing options so that once human services to issue a It really bothers me when people use
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Named National Merit Scholars
submitted by National Merit group of scholars will be announced in NMSC announced winners of corporate-
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Alvirne High Schools Michael E. Earl, sponsored merit scholarship recipients in National Merit $2,500 scholarships.
who received a University of Oklahoma the 2017 competition to approximately More than 1.6 million juniors in more
Scholarship; and Jacob R. Wesson, 4,000. than 22,000 high schools entered the 2017
who received a University of Kentucky This year, 182 higher education National Merit Scholarship competition
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Officials of each sponsor college private and 79 public institutions 16,000 semifinalists were named on a
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AHS Principal Steve Beals (middle) congratulates seniors undergraduate study at the institution for college undergraduate study worth nations seniors.
Jacob Wesson, left, and Michael Earl financing the scholarship. An additional over $32 million. Earlier this spring,
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and years Thursday of Senior Week has been a common heartache. We will always be there if two weeks late, and they stole $77 of mine to love you and I want you to have a Fathers Day
Thug Thursday! Why would you change it on you ever need us. boot. They were told about the theft 10 times and surrounded by happiness radiated by everyone
Wednesday! Most seniors plan their costumes never once did anyone offer me my money back. around you. Youre a fabulous father and I love
weeks/months before! Senior Spirit Week is a Thumbs up, way up, to the thumbs down No wonder they are going out of business! I say you for being you! Happy Fathers Day to my
traditional rite of passage ... way to ruin it! Also, comment about Kathy Griffin! Can you imagine its no surprise! Good riddance! I couldnt have amazing husband! Love, Sandy and Alana
no one likes Dont Stop Believing! Signed, the reaction if a Republican ever did that with gotten out of the building fast enough.
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on a page. For loving what you do enough to
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our nation. Time to get behind President Trump
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passed away on Oct. 24, 2014, of brain cancer. not fair to the neighbors who can finally sleep late Steven Beals, Athletic Director Karen Bonney and
Yes, the money raised goes back into Alvirne High on the weekend. Its not the dogs fault that he is Thumbs down to people who leave their dogs School Resource officer John Mirabella for their
School Scholarships and to find a cure for this barking; its the owners fault. You adopted this in a hot car. Even 10 minutes is too long for a commitment to the children. They really do care.
life-shattering disease. Also you didnt mention pet and you should do right by him. Walk the dog dog to sit in a closed car in the summer heat. If
that there was a second race held last weekend on in the morning. To be truthful, if I were tied up in I or any dog lover sees this happening, we will
Sunday so I will. Hudson Rotary Clubs Spring the back yard, I would scream too. call the police and you will be fined and ticketed!
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I.PUBLIC HEARINGS OF SCHEDULED The Litchfield Youth Lacrosse (girls 14U) took second place
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Students traveled to Alvirnes Buddy Ball from Bow, Hollis/Brookline, Londonderry, Nashua North and Hopkinton high schools to enjoy a night of fun and friendship.
submitted by Joanne Curry, Alvirne Special Theater and Music, The WATS Club (Were All the On Saturday afternoon, Continental Academie Jay Mallette while Marleys Balloon creations
Education Same) and the Penguin Plunge. of Hair Design came to Alvirne and graciously were enjoyed by all. Prom portraits were done
It was a sparkling night about acceptance of Joining Alvirne at the gala were students from transformed 20 students into Belles of the Ball under the direction of Tim Acerno, photographer
all and making new friends. The Unified Buddy Bow, Hollis/Brookline, Londonderry, Nashua with their stylish hair designs and make up. for Special Olympics NH. Special Olympics NH
Ball at Alvirne High School on Saturday was an North and Hopkinton high schools. Weeks prior The cafeteria was transformed into the most also donated all the beverages for the ball.
unforgettable event that transported students on a to the event, AHS Project Sparkle provided spectacular cruise ship theme with four ports of The evening concluded with students
journey to other places. evening and prom dresses. Special thanks is call, under the talented vision of Sara Conrad saying their goodbyes and collecting their
The Buddy Ball celebrates all the extended Caties Closet for providing the most and her AHS assistants. Instructor Sue Hill and #Kindnessrocks swag bags and prizes generously
accomplishments and friendships made over beautiful and elegant dresses for the attendees her talented retail floral classes created all the donated by Special Olympics NH. It was an
the school year through the Unified Soccer, in the Say Yes to the Dress night hosted by centerpieces, wrist corsages and boutonnieres for amazing night on so many levels and one that will
Basketball, Cheer, Volleyball, UPE, the Unified AHS Library Paraprofessional Ellen Frenette. all the guests. The delicious buffet was catered be cherished by the many attendees, loved ones
by Lynn Morin and and staff members who participated.
her assistant Leslie Alvirne High School has developed a Unified
Reven. Chef Sean Culture that is being used as a model at other
and Pizzeria Uno high schools throughout New Hampshire. Other
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Nashua hosted the Ball include all the Unified sports, theater,
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Editors Note: Keanna Smigliani, who has been reporting on Alvirnes track & field team for the
last few years, graduated from Alvirne this week. The Area News Group thanks Keanna for her Hudson Teens Academic and
Athletic Merits Earn her a
weekly articles on the team and wishes her all the best at Gordon College where she will,
once again, participate on the track team.
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Alvirne Track Makes a Statement Top Nashua Catholic Honor
at New England Championships
Courtesy photo
submitted by Ryan Farris, Nashua
Catholic Regional Junior High
School
Amelia Piercy of Hudson
earned Nashua Catholics
submitted by Keanna Smigliani continuing their running careers in college
prestigious All Nashua Catholic
The New England Championship qualifiers from athletics. Amber Bardsley will also be running on
Award for her outstanding
Alvirne High School competed at Norwell High club teams at the University of Connecticut. Katie
accomplishments in soccer,
School in Massachusetts on Saturday, June 10. Bellomo will be running at Division 2 Roberts
basketball and track and field.
Noah Bellomo ran a hard-fought 800 meter Wesleyan College, Keanna Smigliani at Division
Amelia, the daughter of Tim and
race, finishing second in the region, with a time 3 Gordon College, and Shaylyn Saunders at
Laura, was a three-season captain
of 1:52.77. Bellomos second-place finish is Division 1 University of New Hampshire.
in soccer, basketball and track
one of the highest placements of any Alvirne
and field at Nashua Catholic.
track and field
Each year, Nashua Catholic
athlete. Bellomo
Courtesy photo
chooses to recognize athletes
is now off to
for their outstanding work ethic,
run at Division
performances and commitment
1 University of
to their teams and teammates,
Massachusetts-
including the prestigious All
Lowell for
Nashua Catholic Award. This
track and cross
award identifies an individual
country.
who combines success in athletic
The 4x800
competition with excellence in
meter relay
the classroom; all while being
finished 20th
involved in community service
overall in New
and other campus activities.
England with
On the pitch in the fall Amelia
an official time
was a midfielder who saw very
of 9:59.38. The Hudsons Amelia Piercy earns the All Nashua Catholic Award
consistent playing time because
girls school- for her excellence in the classroom and on the field.
of her work ethic and passion for
record breaking
the game. The hard work and Meet of Champions against the top runners from
relay consisted
dedication paid off as Amelia helped lead the all parts of the state.
of seniors Amber
girls soccer team to the Tri-County playoffs. On In the classroom Amelia earned Principals List
Bardsley, Keanna
the court, Amelia was a leading scorer, and a honors in each of the four academic quarters,
Smigliani,
very reliable defender. Even when injury struck, while being an integral member of the Nashua
Katie Bellomo,
Amelia continued to attend practices to help Catholic chapter of the National Junior Honor
and Shaylyn
coach and mentor younger players. On the track Society. Amelia is planning on continuing her
Saunders.
Amelia can always be found placing in the top academic and athletic excellence at Bishop
All four
three in the fastest heat of the 400m run, while Guertin High School in the fall where she looks
graduates are
also qualifying to run in the New Hampshire to compete in soccer, basketball and lacrosse.
From left, Katie Bellomo, Amber Bardsley, Shaylyn Saunders, Keanna Smigliani,
and Jessica Fontaine compete in the record-breaking 4x800m relay.
Mari Keegan
captain Elizabeth Dutton of Derry with a total score Realtor NH & MA
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