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Accolades jugs, cut in half, became the foundations for papier mache masks.
While the papier mache was drying, other masks were constructed
out of recycled materials such as, cardboard trays, paper towel
tubes, egg cartons, paper plates, paper cups and wine bottle corks.
Markus Rothacker, a junior majoring in optics at the University Tempera and acrylic paints were used to decorate. Two paper
of Rochester, has been named to the Deans List for academic versions of masks were also created. Folding, cutting and layering
achievement for the spring semester. Rothacker, a resident of techniques were applied to make the features of one mask. The
Litchfield, is the child of Cindy Rothacker of Litchfield and Andreas other mask characteristics were drawn and colored with markers.
Rothacker of Mont Vernon, and a graduate of Campbell High School. The next day was all about weaving. Weavings, alive with color
Leadership New Hampshire, a premier, statewide program whose and texture, were created using yarn, fabric, ribbon, lace and
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mission is building a community of informed and engaged leaders, beads. Circle weavings were designed using large paper plates as
announces its Class of 2018. Among those graduating is Litchfields the looms. Many of the children decided to make these weavings
Jeff McPherson, Chief Digital Officer for SilverTech, Inc. The new into dream catchers. After the circle weavings were complete,
cohort of 38 Associates includes men and women from across New everyone made a large ojo de dios weaving using two branches.
Hampshire who will participate in an intensive 10-month program. Tassels made nice finishing touches to the ojos. Several children
These individuals were selected through a highly competitive process remembered when they were in second grade art class at Griffin Back row: Mrs. Miller and Bri Gore. Middle row: Julia Morgan, Justin
and will begin their unique educational journey this fall with an Memorial School; Mrs. Miller had asked them to do a very strange Alexa, Kyle Maillet, Jocelyn Green and Sydney Hanscom. Front row:
opening retreat at Camp Merrowvista in Tuftonboro. LNH has task. She asked the students to line up and go over and under the Guilianna DeJesus, Lyla Masson, Heidi Smith, Ella Powers and Lisa Adams.
nearly 900 alumni, individuals who are working to strengthen New tables. That was the hook to teach them the concept of over and oaktag. The cardboard covers were wrapped with wallpaper.
Hampshire communities and increase civic engagement. Graduates under when you weave. Another ten-page book was produced by using brown paper
hold leadership positions in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors Day three began with tie dye. White T-shirts were transformed lunch bags. The lunch bag books had wonderful little secret
across the Granite State. into spiral or striped designs. The rest of the day was devoted compartments that could hold special keepsakes such as movie,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin M. to print making. Blottos, leaf rubbing, potato stamping, string sport or concert tickets, pressed flowers, news articles, photos or
Emmons graduated from basic military training monoprints, relief and incised prints were the different printing a valentine. Several of the children thought about a theme and
at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, methods used. The floor was covered with drying prints. It was brought specific materials in for that theme. A few of the children
Texas. The airman completed an intensive, such a busy and active art day; it was decided to use the last half made their books into little journals about art camp.
eight-week program that included training in hour of the day to enhance the string monoprints. The boys and The art camp was sponsored by the Litchfield Historical Society
military discipline and studies, Air Force core girls used black sharpies to add interesting lines to these prints. and was held in the Fellowship Hall at the Litchfield Community
values, physical fitness, and basic warfare You could not hear a pin drop they were so engrossed in that Church. Bri Gore volunteered to work with Mrs. Miller to earn
principles and skills. Airmen who complete assignment. hours towards her senior project for Campbell High School. Mrs.
basic training also earn four credits toward an What would an art camp be without puppetry? On the fourth Miller said, Bri was excellent with the children. Bri was my only
associate in applied science degree through the day at camp, the children were exposed to a variety of types, helper and we managed just fine. The children were wonderful
Community College of the Air Force. Emmons is materials and methods of making puppets. The first half of the day, and completely engaged in all activities. They got along with each
Benjamin M. Emmons a 2013 graduate of Alvirne High School. all were involved in puppet making. While they were working, other and friendships were developed along the way. Parents were
Becker Colleges Karlie Brooks of Hudson has and Mrs. Miller assisted with sewing button eyes onto sock happy with their childrens experiences and claimed that evening
been named to the spring Deans List. puppets, she overheard the children planning little skits for puppet conversations were all about art camp!
shows. This was truly amazing as they naturally fell into this part Dr. Steven Calawa, president of the historical society,
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of puppetry on their own. The second half of the day, each child congratulated Miller on a job well done and added, time and
designed his or her own individual puppet theaters with tri-fold effort is greatly appreciated and a great service to the children
display boards. They continued to talk, plan, and practice the of the town. Gail Barringer, vice president of the historical
skits while they made the theaters. In small groups, the boys and society, dropped in at art camp one day and was impressed with
girls performed little dramas for one another, opening doors to the the standards, quality and amount of art work the children were
enchanting world of make-believe. doing. Lori Wiley, pastor of the church, thanked Miller for giving
On the last day, the children were introduced to book making. time and talent to this worthy endeavor and was proud to have the
Ten-page accordion books were constructed with cardboard and church building used in this way.
PERSONAL INJURY
Hudson - Litchfield News | August 4, 2017 - 3
The traffic light at Kimball Hill Road and Central Street is being
distribute them as needed. The collection boxes are in the Lobby at the
Litchfield Town Hall, the Litchfield Library and Litchfield Community Heres Hoping Aliens
modified. Traffic has been backed up on Kimball Hill Road to Benson
dont Come
Church, until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Items to be donated
Park at times, and the new left turn light will help relieve congestion. You include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, colored
might wonder why they dont install crosswalk lights. pencils, school glue, erasers, rulers and paper. These items will be
The reason is because the traffic light change benefits persons with cars,
persons who matter. Of course, on some streets, they do have sidewalks,
delivered before the first day of school which is Aug. 28.
Rev. Dr. Lori Wiley, Litchfield
to Earth Tomorrow
but thats not much good if you cannot use them in the wintertime, I have a theory of what would happen if aliens came to earth
because they plow snow onto them, to make way for persons who matter. under Trumps presidency. Trump would probably say something
A pedestrian is lucky to find white paint marking a crosswalk. Railroad along the lines of, We are going to blow up those aliens and
crossings are equipped with clanging bells, flashing lights and descending What if Senators Lived send them right back to where they came from because this is our
gates, because the persons who could get killed are persons with cars, in the Real World? earth!
persons who matter. Bureaucrats dont give a fire truck about persons This is how Fox News would report on it, You know what, the
without cars. Today I heard part of an interview with a U.S. Senator. I came in after president is right, this is our earth and those aliens dont belong
the reporter identified the Senator, so I dont know who he was. He said here. I think the president is showing the strength of not only this
Tom Alciere, Hudson that Congress could not pass a health care bill; its too hard right now. country, but this planet as a whole. We dont know why they are
One more reason to throw these bums out. We pay these people here, but I think that we should prepare for the worst. I am very
Pat Jewetts Back to School $175,000 per year. If the Senator was in the real world where we live, not thankful that Trump is our president during these uncertain times.
the fairyland we know as D.C., and made that statement to his boss, he This is how CNN would report on it, President Trump issued a
Project Continues would be fired. bold statement today claiming that he is going to blow up those
School bells will be ringing soon! Pat Jewetts Back to School Project In our real world $175,000 is big money, and much is expected of aliens and send them right back to where they came from. Now
continues another year for students in Litchfield schools, kindergarten those who have reached that level of income. In campaigns, all candidates these aliens are here on this earth and everyone is scared, I am
through high school. Pat remembers the days over 80 years ago when tell us to elect them, theyre problem solvers, and theyll make the tough scared. The truth is we dont know what they want yet or why they
the bare necessities for school supplies were hard to come by and much decisions. Has anyone asked our congressional delegation what they have are here. They could be here on friendly or they could want to go
appreciated. A former teacher herself, she carries the needs of Litchfield done to repair the broken ACA? to war with us. The point is we dont know and the president is
children in her heart, and invites the community to contribute by John B. Heroux, Litchfield playing a dangerous game here.
donating new school supplies for this project. These items are then I think I portrayed each network pretty accurately, if that
scenario ever came
what
out. I also think that
The Fox meandered over to a meeting has had his head in many places where it if the aliens asked for
on Tuesday. Between the selectmen and should not be, what does OHD mean to our leader a lot of
the Benson Committee and the Friends you? Has our local society turned away people would have
of Benson, it had been a politically quiet from some past community values and no problem handing
does
week. The school board did not meet events that made the world better? Well, over Trump. Some
last week and the selectmen, at least in maybe not the world, but at least our town. people might even All About
the public portion of the meeting last
Tuesday, did not step into anything.
There was an empty chair to the left of
The Fox has nothing but paws up for Tim
Malley and his friends that took over the
event when it became too much for the
beg the aliens to take
Trump. Fox News
has a weird blind love ME
the chairman, and it wasnt Selectman
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part of Londonderry near Potash Corner. This was the part of
Londonderry annexed to Nottingham West in 1778. We know the
location today as the intersection of Old Derry Road with Robinson
7 5 9 3
Road and a bit north of the Senter Cemetery.
Deacon Thomas was born May 1753 in Londonderry the son of
Susan Taylor and Samuel Senter. Thomas married Esther Greeley,
daughter of Ezekiel Greeley, circa 1775. Their family consisted of
7 daughters (Kate, Bridget, Susan, Charlotte, Esther, Rebecca and 4 9
Nancy) and two sons (Thomas, Jr. and Charles). His wife, Esther,
passed away in 1800 at the age of 51. Thomas then married Mercy
Jackson and later to Eunice White. There is no record of children
2 4 3 1
born during these later marriages. Thomas was a farmer who
enlisted in the spring of 1775 for eight months and served at the
Battle of Bunker Hill. The home of Deacon Thomas Senter
8 9 3 4 7
5 1 3
On May 1, 1805, the Baptist Church of Christ of Nottingham
West (now the First Baptist Church of Hudson) was organized in in the cellar that supported eight fireplaces, one for each of the
this home by a council called for that purpose. The new church rooms in the house. Cooking was done in an open fireplace. The
2 1
consisted of 65 members who had been set off from the Baptist house had a front and a back door that led into a hallway from
Church in Londonderry. That very same council held an ordination which one you access any of the four rooms downstairs. The roof
for the Reverend Thomas Paul. For several years following the new timbers were unusually strong and could have supported the extra
church did not have a settled pastor. The pulpit was supplied by weight of a slate roof. To my knowledge, all evidence of this house Puzzle 31 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.65)
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early church had two deacons. Thomas Senter was chosen as one While researching Moses Greeley for last weeks article and
of the deacons; the other was Moses Greeley. The anniversary of Thomas Senter for this week, I began to understand the significant Answers on page 13
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similarities of their lives. Let me share: They were farmers and
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name is called they respond with a verse of scripture. and their houses were within a half mile of each other. They were
This homestead remained with the Senter family until May 1889
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June 30, 1921, article in the Nashua Telegraph we get a description
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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), the lead Democrat
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who raised the issues of care at Manchester will be invited to testify and has served as the Ranking Member of the Veterans
at the hearing on Sept. 18. Time and location will be announced Affairs Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee since
closer to the hearing date. 2015. As Ranking Member, she pushes for increased
The issues that have been raised about quality of care at the transparency at the VA and helps to lead the charge in
Manchester VA Medical Center need to be thoroughly examined and Washington on the need to improve access to care for
that means the VA Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee must veterans across the country. The daughter of a World War
hear directly from the whistleblowers, said Congresswoman Kuster. II veteran, Congresswoman Kuster has long advocated for
Im hopeful that by bringing the Subcommittee to New Hampshire the needs of New Hampshire veterans, and she frequently
well be able to gain a greater appreciation for what went wrong in holds veteran roundtables, forums and job fairs for Granite
Manchester, how we can fix those issues and how we can prevent State veterans across the district.
this from happening in other areas. Granite State veterans deserve
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consensus is irrelevant. What is relevant is reproducible results. The Part VI: We had a NASA expert on sea level, who confirmed
greatest scientists in history are great precisely because they broke the slowing of sea level rise and the beneficial nature of CO2 and
with the consensus. (Galileo, Newton, Einstein, etc.).
Science has been politicized. The politicization of science is and Climate Wise Part VII a college professor who talked about how the schools and
the media are indoctrinating our young and the public to support
the manipulation of science for political gain. It occurs when harmful and unnecessary policies.
government, business or advocacy groups use legal or economic Since April, I worked with a team of expert co-authors and highly
pressure to influence the findings of scientific research or the way it competent reviewers to produce two research reports here (https://
is disseminated, reported or interpreted. The global warming hoax thsresearch.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ef-gast-data-research-
may be the biggest example of the politicization of science in the photosynthesis. We pump CO2 into greenhouses. As for it being a report-062817.pdf) and here (https://thsresearch.files.wordpress.
history of man. It continues in the universities, the media and the harmful pollutant, every breath you take emits 100 times more CO2 com/2016/09/ef-cpp-sc-2016-data-ths-paper-ex-sum-090516v2.pdf).
next few weeks unfortunately in the theatres. than the air you took in. Like the shows, the papers were done pro bono.
What you may never have heard, the UK courts required all Part II: Taking the Earths Temperatures showed the many issues Although, attackers could not attack the solid science or our
schools that showed the first Al Gore movie to distribute a list in attempting to assess what is happening globally. Seventy-five rigorous statistical analyses, they argued for all to dismiss the works
of the nine most major egregious errors. A judge ruled that the percent of the global stations were dropped after 1990; up to 90 because they did not pass through their controlled peer review
apocalyptic vision presented in the film was politically partisan percent of the remaining stations have missing months each year, a process. But our review was more rigorous and our reviewers even
and thus not an impartial scientific analysis of climate change. It large percentage of the stations are now not properly sited. Oceans shared their names as well as their endorsement.
is, he ruled, a political film. In the next story and cable show cover 71 percent of the globe and full accurate global coverage See how we followed the scientific method properly, unlike most
we will outline all the exaggerations and falsehoods in the sequel. was not achieved until 2004. Dodgy models are used to adjust well paid researchers in science and medicine, and how their peer
Gore predicted in the 2007 movie, that we had 10 years to save the temperatures. Yet we claim we can assess global temperatures to review is failing with serious consequences here (https://thsresearch.
planet, that sea levels would rise and flood places like New York hundredths of degrees. files.wordpress.com/2017/07/failure-of-peer-review-and-the-
City. Sea levels have risen less than 1 inch at the Battery since 2007. Part III: In Weather Extremes we show though, after Hurricane scientific-method-iv.docx).
But Al uses Sandys storm surge in the sequel to say he was right. Katrina in 2004, scientists (and Al Gore) predicted devastating storms
Joe DAleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-founded
Much stronger hurricanes in the past have come ashore in NYC would be a yearly certainty. Yet, since 2005, we have this week
The Weather Channel and served as its first director of meteorology
like the Category 3 storm in 1821 with similar storm surges, but back surpassed a record 4,300 days without a major hurricane making
back in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professional
then there were no subways or tunnels to flood and the city had a landfall in the U.S. The annual number of strong tornadoes is
meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell
population of just 155,000 compared to over 8.2 million today. decreasing. There is no change in flood or drought frequency. Sea
Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist
Also, the number of polar bears, a movie icon, has increased to level rise globally has slowed to a 4-inch/century rate while models
Society, he has testified about weather and climate before federal
record highest population levels. and the movie suggested changes in meters. Polar ice is just going
and state legislatures and taken the science lead on legal briefs to the
The Winds of Change through normal cyclical changes.
D.C. circuit and U.S. Supreme Courts. Let Joe know what you think
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courtesy of the by David S. Morin Members of the Hudson Police Department determined
Litchfield Police Department One man suffered potentially serious but non-life threatening Greenhalgh was traveling north on Henry Drive approaching the
On July 15, at approximately 10:55 injuries after a collision of a motorcycle and vehicle at the intersection of Robinson Road. Henry Drive has a stop sign at that
p.m., Litchfield Police responded to intersection of Robinson Road and Henry Drive on July 29. intersection. Greenhalgh was uninjured.
a vehicle versus utility pole crash on Just before 8 p.m., Hudson Police and Hudson Fire personnel At the same time, Loeb, traveling east on Robinson Road
Page Road between Cutler Road and were notified of the crash with reported injury. On arrival crews approaching Henry Drive Honda, began to take a right turn onto
Albuquerque Ave. The operator and found a 2011 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle operated by Bradley Robinson Road and the two vehicles collided. The Honda sustained
the lone passenger were both wearing Loeb, 27, of Litchfield, and a 1998 Honda Civic driven by Brandon moderate to heavy front end damage. The Kawasaki also sustained
seat belts and did not have any injuries. Greenhalgh, 18, of Hudson, collided at the intersection. moderate to heavy damage. Both vehicles were towed from the
The force of the crash cracked the Hudson Fire Department members immediately attended to Loeb, scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Alcohol and
utility pole approximately 15 feet up. the operator of the motorcycle. Loeb was transported to Southern speed do not appear to be factors in the crash.
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Obituaries
health. tape measure, and, if its
He was born Oct. 5, 1959, in Everett, a big project, you are
Mass., son of Alice (Crowell) DiPietro of drawing plans on a pad of
Everylifetimehasastory
Billerica, Mass., and the late Paul Herman
Sutton. He was also predeceased by his
stepfather, Robert DiPietro.
paper of what you want to
do. A team from Harvey
Construction Corporation
Paul was a graduate of Billerica High
School and was employed with Stop 3 column
was at Alvirne on Tuesday,
not with a tape measure, but
& Shop for over 20 years. He enjoyed with a laser measure, floor
cooking, riding his Harley Davidson and plans and a digital camera
watching sports on TV, especially football. His greatest joy came taking picture of electrical
tuaries
when spending time with family and friends. circuit boxes and many
Besides Pauls loving mother, survivors include his two other fixtures.
daughters, Danielle Husted and her husband Dwayne and Brittany Alvirne Principal Steve understand what was constructed after the 1974 fire and what had
Everylifetimehasastory
Sutton, all of Hudson; a grandson, Connor Sutton of Hudson; his
former spouse and dear friend, Deborah Sutton of Nashua; a sister,
Deborah McLean and her husband William of Billerica, Mass.;
Beals worked with the five-member team from Harvey, as ceiling
tiles were removed and the floor above was measured. Beals
mentioned that this was the fourth visit of the Harvey team. In their
been modified since then.
Harvey Construction corporation was contracted by the school
board at the recommendation of the renovation committee, to bring
a brother, Mark Sutton and his wife Rose of Merrimack, N.H.; a
stepbrother, John DiPietro of Malden, Mass.; a half brother, Jay
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first visit, they had looked at the first floor of the Palmer Career and
Technical Education Center, the second floor of the Palmer building
projects throughout all stages working with the school board, the
NH Department of Education the HS/CTE faculty and staff to first
Sutton and a half sister, Dena Sutton, both of Alfred, Maine; as well during the second, and the third was to some of the high school bring real numbers and plans to the community for a vote in March.
as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. connecting areas. Tuesday they were in the cafeteria area and the Dubois mentioned that while it is easier to see what is there and
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 6:30 hallway classroom behind the current main kitchen. get the dimensions, look at what is needed to be demolished when
p.m., with a Service of Remembrance beginning at 6:30 p.m. in As Carl Dubois explained, it was too early to have plans drawn, most of the students are not at the facility. He mentioned that in the
ries
the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St. in Hudson. Burial and that they were working with Lance Whitehead, the architect fall and winter there would be a lot of information for the public to
will be held privately. from Lavallee/Brensinger. Dubois explained that it is important to consider.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in
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Pauls loving memory to Angels at Risk, a non-profit project that
addresses the crisis of kids, teenagers, and their families at risk for
drug and alcohol use. Please mail donations to: Angels at Risk,
115 Barrington Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90049 or visit them at
angelsatrisk.com.
To share an online message of condolence or for directions,
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Richard A. Rich Gus White courtesy of Senator Maggie Hassan
actions that are increasing the cost of health insurance premiums.
One of these destabilizing actions is the administrations ongoing
Richard A. Rich Gus White, 83, a Last week, three of my Republican colleagues - Sens. Susan threats to withhold payments - to fund what are known as cost
Everylifetimehasastory
resident of Litchfield for the past 12 years, Collins, John McCain and Lisa Murkowski - put the well-being of sharing reductions - that help lower out-of-pocket expenses such as
formerly of Ravenna, Ohio; Wilmington, the American people before partisan politics, joining Democrats to deductibles and co-pays for individuals with health insurance plans
Mass., and Mukilteo, Wash., passed away defeat a health care repeal bill that would have raised health care in the marketplace. This creates uncertainty, which in turn drives
at home, in the care of his family and costs and stripped health insurance away from millions. up costs. Thats why Im supporting a proposal from Sen. Jeanne
hospice on July 28, 2017. Members of both parties defeated this dangerous bill, and it is Shaheen, which would help lower premiums by ensuring that these
He was the beloved husband of Mary
Jean (Mackle) White with whom
going to take bipartisanship to move us forward. The Affordable
Care Act needs improvement; we must move on from repeal and 6 column
payments get made.
I also joined my colleagues in introducing legislation to
he celebrated their 58th wedding fix whats not working with the law, and build on the progress encourage the creation of reinsurance programs, which help reduce
anniversary on April 4. weve made in order to bring down costs for hard-working people. insurance premiums by lowering the risk to insurance companies
Born in Kent, Ohio, on May 17, 1934, Some of us have already started this conversation; I was part of a associated with high-cost patients. At the state level, the New
he was the son of the late Walter and bipartisan group of senators who are also former governors who Hampshire Department of Insurance is also pursuing a waiver
Myrtle (Roswell) White. recently met to find common ground. under the Affordable Care Act to establish a reinsurance program.
Rich was raised in Kent, attended Kent schools and graduated It is possible to find bipartisan solutions, even on an issue as Additionally, we need to address the Affordable Care Acts
from Kent Roosevelt High School. complicated as health care. As governor, I worked across party income cliff that currently blocks many middle-class individuals
Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 25 years by the lines to pass a bipartisan Medicaid expansion plan that is delivering and families from receiving financial help to purchase insurance
Austin Company in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as a quality, affordable insurance to more than 50,000 hard-working through the marketplace. This will help bring down the cost of
Construction Project Manager. Two of his major projects included Granite Staters. premiums for middle class Granite Staters and allow more people
the building additions to the Boeing plant in Everett Wash., for Medicaid expansion has made a real difference for communities to access affordable coverage.
the assembly of the 767 and 777 aircrafts. In addition, he was across New Hampshire, particularly for people impacted by the While we work to ensure market stability and address premium
a former special deputy for the Portage County, Ohio, Police heroin, fentanyl and opioid crisis. People like Elizabeth, who I prices, there are other steps we can take to bring down health care
Department. He was very involved in Little League and the recently met at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth. costs. One of the most common issues I hear about from Granite
Immaculate Conception Church and School when his children Elizabeth told us that she had been homeless and lost the Staters is the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs, and its long
were young. Rich and Jean where avid square dancers for over 25 custody of her son as a result of a substance use disorder. Now, past time for Congress to act.
years in Washington and Massachusetts. Elizabeth is in recovery and working at the SOS Recovery I joined my colleagues in introducing legislation to crack down
While living in Litchfield, he was a member of St. Francis Community Organization in Rochester, helping others get the on big pharmaceutical companies that hike the cost of prescription
of Assisi Church and active in the Stage Crossing Over 55 support they need. She said that she owes her recovery to the drugs that have been on the market for years or who game the
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Community where he resided. insurance she received through Medicaid expansion. system at the expense of consumers. I also believe that we should
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Natalie Elizabeths story is a great example of what is possible when allow Medicare to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs and
J. White, of Tewksbury, Mass., Richard A. White, Jr. and his wife Democrats and Republicans work together to improve the health of permit the safe importation of drugs from countries such as Canada.
Barbara, of Baton Rouge, La., Michael A. White and his wife Judy, our people. There is more work to do, and these are important steps that we
of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Timothy A. White and his wife Christine, We need to take the same bipartisan approach in Congress can take now to lower costs for consumers.
of Tewksbury, Mass.; nine grandchildren, Ian, Megan and Jillian that we took in New Hampshire, and I am eager to work with my Every American deserves to have access to quality, affordable
MacKinnon, Ricky and wife Allyson, Jennifer, Joshua, Hayley, colleagues to find areas of bipartisan cooperation so we can make care so that they can be healthy and contribute to our economy.
key improvements to the Affordable Care Act.
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Emma and Sam; one sister, Donna Quessenberry and her husband By working across party lines, we can take important strides toward
Tom, of Rootstown Ohio. To start, we must stabilize insurance markets and protect the reaching that goal.
Rich was the brother of the late Jean Tuttle of Ravenna, Ohio. marketplace from the Trump administrations actions to sabotage it,
Memorial calling hours were held Aug. 2 at the Farmer and
Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury, Mass. A Funeral Mass
was held on Aug. 3 at St. Thomas Church, 126 Middlesex Ave.,
Wilmington, Mass. Interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery,
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Tewksbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory
be made to the Alzheimers Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd.,
Waltham, MA 02452, www.alz.org.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at a later date at St. Francis of
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The Hudson Fish and Game Club, NH Junior Rifle Team has a
few openings available for juniors, age 9 and up, for the upcoming
year. This is a competitive paper target shooting program. The
new members become part of a team that holds individual/team
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A two-night rifle clinic will be held Sept. 6-7 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The clinic is a great way to learn about our rifle program and meet
the coaches and team. Cost of the clinic is just $10.
Rifle is an Olympic sport. New members will be trained for
smallbore .22 rifle and precision air rifle competition in this style.
The training will focus on 3 position competitive rifle from the
beginning using NRA programs and materials. The coaching staff
includes NRA-certified rifle coaches and instructors. No previous
rifle experience is necessary. All you need is a desire to shoot and
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compete.
Once basic marksmanship skills are learned, new shooters will
participate in both indoor and outdoor match competition. Travel
to other states is expected but is within New England in most
cases.
The Hudson Junior Rifle Team will supply the .22 rifle and basic
equipment for the beginning marksman. Parental involvement is Team member Elizabeth Dutton works with a junior at the 2015 Junior Rifle Clinic.
Coach Steve Hanscom assists a junior team member at the 2013 clinic.
required (match transportation, help during practice and matches,
williamdutton.com or (617) 594-2194 for more information.
etc.). The only cost for the beginner is a monthly fee of $40. from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hudson Fish and Game Club beginning
Practices are held every Wednesday and Thursday night in mid September. Contact HFGJRT Director Bill Dutton at bill@
Are You Ready for Football and All the Other Fall Sports?
by Len Lathrop Monday, Aug. 21: Pelham, Home, 11 a.m. Sept. 16: At Oyster River, 10 a.m. Oct. 20: At Somersworth, 5:30 p.m.
The athletic directors of both high schools Saturday, Aug. 26: Jamboree at Bishop Guertin Sept. 23: At Manchester Invitational, 10 a.m. Girls Varsity Soccer
released the fall schedules for their respective with Windham, Away, 11 a.m. Sept. 28: At Moultonborough Academy, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16: At Londonderry Middle, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
schools. With press day being Aug. 4, most teams Friday, Sept. 1: Pinkerton Academy, Home, 7 p.m. Oct. 7: At Alvirne, Battle of the Borders, 2 p.m. Aug. 22: Trinity (scrimmage), 4 p.m.
start practice next Monday the 7th. Friday, Sept. 8: Nashua North, Away, 7 p.m. Oct. 14: At Pelham Invitational, 10 a.m. Aug. 25: At Conant, 4 p.m.
At Alvirne, boys soccer has it first contest Friday, Sept. 15: Keene, Away, 7 p.m. Oct. 20: At Hanover 4 p.m. Aug. 28: At Derryfield, 4 p.m.
against Bishop Guertin on the 25th at home and Friday, Sept. 22: Merrimack, Home, 7 p.m. Oct. 28: At Derryfield (State Champions), 10 a.m. Aug. 31: Somersworth, 4 p.m.
the girls soccer travel to Bishop Guertin the same Friday, Sept. 29: Salem, Away, 7 p.m. Nov. 4: Meet of Champs at Nashua, TBA Sept. 6: At Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m.
day. Football opens on the first of September at Friday, Oct. 6: Nashua South, Home, 7 p.m. Varsity Football Sept. 8: Belmont, 4 p.m.
home against Pinkerton. Volleyball has a play Friday, Oct. 13: Londonderry, Away, 7 p.m. Aug. 17: Home, (Alvirne/Pelham scrimmage), 4 Sept. 12: Derryfield, 4 p.m.
date at Rivier next Wednesday the 9th and first Friday, Oct. 20: Bishop Guertin, Home, 7 p.m. p.m. Sept. 15: Fall Mountain, 4 p.m.
league play on Sept. 5. Friday, Oct. 27: Timberlane, Away, 7 p.m. Aug. 23: At Kingswood Jam (Wolfeboro), 5:30 Sept. 18: At Raymond, 4 p.m.
The Cougars are also busy with football Girls Varsity Soccer p.m. Sept. 26: At Laconia, 4 p.m.
scrimmages vs. Alvirne and Pelham on the 17th, July 31 to Nov. 11 Aug. 26: At Merrimack Valley (scrimmage), 8 a.m. Sept. 29: Hopkinton, 4 p.m.
and Campbell opens at home against Raymond on Wednesday, Aug. 23: Sanborn, Home, 4 p.m. Sept. 2: Raymond, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3: Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m.
Sept. 2. Boys soccer opens on the 28th against Friday, Aug. 25: Bishop Guertin, Away, 4 p.m. Sept. 9: At Interlakes-Moultonborough, 12 p.m. Oct. 4: At Belmont, 4 p.m.
Winnisquam with it first scrimmage Aug. 16 in Tuesday, Aug. 29: Manchester Central, Away, 4 Sept. 16: At Farmington, 2 p.m. Oct. 10: Raymond, 4 p.m.
Londonderry. Girls soccer will play Conant on p.m. Sept. 23: Epping-Newmarket, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13: At Somersworth, 4 p.m.
the 25th and the volleyball ladies meet Epping on Thursday, Aug. 31: Concord, Home, 4 p.m. Sept. 30: Bishop Brady, 7 p.m. Oct. 18: Hillsboro-Deering, 4 p.m.
Sept. 1. Tuesday, Sept. 5: Dover, Home, 4 p.m. Oct. 13: At Somersworth, 7 p.m. Oct. 20: At Newport, 4 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change. Friday, Sept. 8: Exeter, Away, 4 p.m. Oct. 21: At Winnisquam, 1:30 p.m. Girls JV Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Keene, Home, 4 p.m. Oct. 28: Franklin, 2 p.m. Aug. 22: Scrimmage, 4 p.m.
Alvirne Athletics Fall Schedule
Friday, Sept. 15: Londonderry, Away, 4 p.m. JV Football Aug. 25: At Conant, 4 p.m.
Boys Varsity Cross Country
Tuesday, Sept. 19: Memorial, Home, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17: Home, (Alvirne/Pelham scrimmage), 4 Aug. 28: At Derryfield, 4 p.m.
July 31 to Nov. 11
Tuesday, Sept. 26: Nashua North, Away, 4 p.m. p.m. Sept. 6: At Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 5: Timberlane & Salem, Home, 4
Friday, Sept. 29: Nashua South, Home, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23: At Kingswood Jam (Wolfeboro), 8 a.m. Sept. 8: Belmont, 4 p.m.
p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3: Pinkerton Academy, Home, 5:30 Aug. 26: At Merrimack Valley (scrimmage), 9 a.m. Sept. 12: Derryfield, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9: Souhegan Relays, Bedford &
p.m. Sept. 11: Home, Interlakes-Moultonborough, Sept. 15: Fall Mountain, 4 p.m.
Souhegan, Away, TBA
Friday, Oct. 6: Salem, Away, 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18: At Raymond, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Meet at Londonderry with
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Spaulding, Home, 4 p.m. Sept. 18: Home, Farmington, 4 p.m. Sept. 26: At Laconia, 5:30 p.m.
Dover, Away, 4 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13: Timberlane, Away, 4 p.m. Sept. 26: At Epping-Newmarket, 4 p.m. Sept. 29: Hopkinton, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16: Nashua Invitational, Bedford
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Winnacunnet, Away, 4 p.m. Oct. 16: Home, Somersworth, 4 p.m. Oct. 3: Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m.
& Nashua South, Away, TBA
Thursday, Oct. 19: Bedford, Home, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23: Home, Winnisquam, 4:30 p.m. Oct. 4: At Belmont, 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23: Manchester Invitational,
Girls Varsity Volleyball Oct. 26: At Sanborn, 4 p.m. Oct. 10: Raymond, 4 p.m.
Manchester Central & Nashua South, Away, TBA
July 31 to Nov. 11 Oct. 30: At Franklin, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13: At Somersworth, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 26: Meet at Exeter with
Wednesday, Aug. 9: Play date at Rivier, no bus, Boys Varsity Soccer Oct. 18: Hillsboro-Deering, 4 p.m.
Winnacunnet, Away, 4 p.m.
Away, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 16: At Londonderry (scrimmage), 5 p.m. Oct. 20: At Newport, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3: Meet at Pinkerton with
Thursday, Aug. 17: Spaghetti dinner in Checkers, Aug. 20: At Bedford Jamboree, 9 a.m. Golf
Spaulding, Away, 4 p.m.
5 p.m. Aug. 23: At Windham (Varsity only), 2 p.m. Sept. 5: At Bow, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7: Battle of the Borders, Campbell
Tuesday, Sept. 5: Concord, Home, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25: At Monadnock, 4 p.m. Sept. 7: At Laconia, 3:30 p.m.
& Concord, Home, 2 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 8: Dover, Away, 5:45 p.m. Aug. 28: Winnisquam, 4 p.m. Sept. 11: Home, Sanborn/Derryfield/Pelham, 3:30
Friday, Oct. 20: JV Championship, Concord &
Monday, Sept. Nov. 17 Exeter, Away, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30: Derryfield (Varsity only), 4:30 p.m. p.m.
Nashua South, Away, TBA
Wednesday, Sept. 13: Keene, Home, 6:15 p.m. Sept. 5: Raymond, 4 p.m. Sept. 13: Home, Sanborn /Plymouth/Monad, 4
Saturday, Nov. 4: Meet of Champions at Nashua
Friday, Sept. 15: Londonderry, Away, 5:15 p.m. Sept. 8: At Conant, 4 p.m. p.m.
South, Bedford & Nashua South, Away, TBA
Monday, Sept. 18: Memorial, Home, 6:15 p.m. Sept. 12: At Sanborn, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18: At Lebanon, 4 p.m.
Boys Varsity Soccer
Wednesday, Sept. 20: Merrimack, Home, 6:15 Sept. 14: Belmont, 4 p.m. Sept. 20: At Plymouth, 4 p.m.
July 31 to Nov. 11
p.m. Sept. 19: At Mascenic, 4 p.m. Sept. 25: At Belmont, 4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 25: Bishop Guertin, Home, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 22: Bishop Guertin, Away, 6:15 p.m. Sept. 22: Laconia, 4 p.m. Sept. 27: At Conant, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 29: Manchester Central, Home,
Monday, Sept. 25: Nashua North, Away, 6:15 Sept. 26: At Hillsboro-Deering, 4 p.m. Oct. 2: Home, Stevens/Conant/Gilford, 4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
p.m. Oct. 3: At Hopkinton, 4 p.m. Oct. TBD: Interlakes Classic Tournament, 8 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 1: Concord, Away, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: Nashua South, Home, 6:15 Oct. 5: At Gilford, 4 p.m. Oct. 6: State Tournament, 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 5: Dover, Away, 4 p.m.
p.m. Oct. 10: Sanborn, 4 p.m. (*Home: Hidden Creek Country Club, Litchfield)
Friday, Sept. 8: Exeter, Home, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: Pinkerton Academy, Home, 6:15 Oct. 13: At Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m. Varsity/JV Volleyball
Tuesday, Sept. 12: Keene, Away, 4 p.m.
p.m. Oct. 17: Bishop Brady, 3:30 p.m. (*JV At 5 p.m. followed by Varsity at 6:15 p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 15: Londonderry, Home, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 4: Salem, Away, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20: At Somersworth, 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
Tuesday, Sept. 19: Memorial, Away, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 6: Spaulding, Away, 5:15 p.m. Boys JV Soccer Sept. 1: Epping, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 26: Nashua North, Home, 5:30
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Timberlane, Home, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 16: At Londonderry (scrimmage), 5 p.m. Sept. 8: Moultonborough Academy, 5 p.m.
p.m.
Friday, Oct. 13: Winnacunnet, Home, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 20: At Bedford Jamboree, 9 a.m. Sept. 11: At Mascenic, 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29: Nashua South, Away, 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 16: Bedford, Away, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 25: At Monadnock, 4 p.m. Sept. 13: Raymond, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3: Pinkerton Academy, Away, 4
Wednesday, Oct. 18: Goffstown, Away, 5:15 p.m. Aug. 28: Winnisquam, 4 p.m. Sept. 18: At Stevens, 5 p.m.
p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20: Hollis Brookline, Home, 6:15 Sept. 5: Raymond, 4 p.m. Sept. 20: At Belmont, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5: Salem, Home, 5:30 p.m.
p.m. Sept. 8: At Conant, 4 p.m. Sept. 25: Winnisquam, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Spaulding, Away, 4 p.m.
Sept. 12: At Sanborn, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26: At Portsmouth Christian Academy, 5
Friday, Oct. 13: Hanover, Home, 4 p.m. Campbell Athletics Fall Schedule
Sept. 14: Belmont, 4 p.m. p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Winnacunnet, Home, 5:30 p.m. Bass Fishing
Sept. 19: At Mascenic, 4 p.m. Sept. 29: At Trinity, 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20: Bedford, Away, 6 p.m. Sept. 21: Qualifying at Lees Mills, 8 a.m.
Sept. 22: Laconia, 4 p.m. Oct. 2: At Raymond, 5 p.m.
Boys Varsity Football Sept. 30: States, Winnisquam Boat Launch, 8 a.m.
Sept. 26: At Hillsboro-Deering, 4 p.m. Oct. 4: Portsmouth Christian Academy, 5 p.m.
July 31 to Nov. 11 Cross Country (Boys/Girls)
Oct. 3: At Hopkinton, 4 p.m. Oct. 6: At Epping, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 17: Campbell, Away, 4 p.m. Sept. 5: At Sanborn Invitational, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: At Gilford, 4 p.m. Oct. 10: At Newfound, 5 p.m.
Sept. 9: At Hollis-Brookline
Oct. 10: Sanborn, 4 p.m. Oct. 11: Mascenic, 5 p.m.
Invitational, 10 a.m.
Oct. 13: At Prospect Mountain, 4 p.m. Oct. 14: At Farmington, 5 p.m.
Sept. 12: Home, at Alvirne,
Oct. 17: Bishop Brady, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 18: Trinity, 5 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
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