Hudson - Litchfield News
December 11, 2009 - 9
Power of Peace Poster Winner Learning in Litchfield
submitted by Diane Tate
by Elaine F. Cutler, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
The Nottingham West
December is an exciting month for students and the community
Lions Club of Hudson is
alike. There are winter concerts at all schools, gifts to wrap, and
proud to present the local
Breakfast with Santa at Litchfield Middle School (LMS) this Saturday,
winners for the 2009-2010
December 12, from 8-11 a.m., sponsored by the Litchfield’s Women’s
Annual Lions International
Club to benefit student scholarships. The LMS concert is scheduled
Peace Poster Contest.
for December 15 at 7 p.m. at Campbell High School (CHS). On
Students at the Hudson
December 23, there is a Holiday Assembly and Tree Lighting at CHS.
Memorial Middle School
Please join the school community for some of these wonderful events.
competed for the chance to
All are welcome.
represent the Nottingham
It is also a time to make last minute tax deductions to non-profit
West Lions Club in the New
organizations. Posted on the Litchfield School District Website, www.
Hampshire Multiple District
litchfieldsd.org, under Opportunities for Giving, are suggestions for
44H competition. Each of
charitable giving. All principals have submitted very conservative
the school’s five winners was
budgets that do not include items such as replacement mixers for the
presented with a U.S. Savings
tech. ed. teacher at LMS, listening centers for the library at Griffin
Bond and a Certificate of
Memorial School (GMS), and the final $2,000 needed for a FIRST
Merit at a ceremony held in
team at CHS. FIRST is a national robotics competition that challenges
November.
students in science and mathematics. Mr. Pat Kaplo is the sponsor
The Peace Poster Contest
of the team. Any contribution is tax-deductible and will be greatly
is an International Contest,
“The Power of Peace:” Zoe Garas, runner-up; Emily Walker, runner-Up; Ms. Jan Walsh, Memorial art teacher; Stephanie Jones,
appreciated. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
sponsored by Lions Clubs
first-place winner; Lion President PCC Charlene Provencal, Emily Bass, runner-up; Julia Balukonis, runner-up
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the school
International, for students
community for replenishing the Litchfield Food Pantry. As a result
11-13 years of age. Starting
of your efforts, 7,366 items were delivered to the pantry in time
at the club level, a Club’s
media communities select one grand prize about the Peace Poster Contest may call for Thanksgiving. The result of the friendly competition between
winning poster is entered into the District
winner and 23 merit award winners. Each the Peace Poster chairperson, Diane Tate, schools proclaimed GMS the winner for the 2009 contest. Thank you
Competition and, if successful, will
poster is judged on originality, artistic merit, at 889-1308. The Grand Prize and Merit for helping us teach children the value and importance of being a
continue to advance through the multiple
and expression of the current year’s theme. Winners for the 2008-2009 competition responsible and caring member of the community.
district level and international levels. At
The 2009-2010 theme was “The Power of may be viewed by visiting the Website, As the winter season is upon us, parents will receive a phone
the international level, a panel of judges
Peace,” which was nicely interpreted by this www.lionsclub.org, and clicking on Youth message through the Alert Now system at 6 a.m. if school will be
from the art, peace, youth, education, and
year’s second time winner, Stephanie Jones. Development Programs. cancelled or delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Local radio
Any person wishing to learn more and television media will also be notified. Decisions about delays
and cancellations are determined by reviewing current road and
Girl Scouts Visit Rodgers Memorial Library
weather conditions, as well as the forecast for the remainder of the
day. It is important for the public to know that these decisions are
made by 5 a.m. after consultation with the road agent, bus officials,
and area school superintendents.
At this special time of the year, I would like to take the opportunity
to thank the community for the faith and support you give to the
teachers and children of Litchfield. It is valued, appreciated, and a
submitted by Jenn White,
critical element in preparing our young people for the future.
Hudson Girl Scouts
The Litchfield School Board takes great pride in our schools and
The Hudson Junior Girl
welcomes your comments and suggestions. You may contact any
Scout Troop 10586 recently
board member or professional staff member using the directory
visited the George H. and
available at www.litchfieldsd.org.
Ella M. Rodgers Memorial
Library as part of their
Book and Careers Badge.
Children’s Room Librarian, Injuries Sustained
Miss Kristen, gave the girls
a wonderful tour of the
in Crash, Road Closed
Library and did an excellent
job explaining the duties of submitted by Hudson Police Department
a Librarian. As a group, the On December 1, members of the Hudson Police and Fire
girls were able to donate Departments responded to the area of Rite Aid, located at 71 Lowell
over 40 lightly used books. Road, for a reported motor vehicle accident. Upon the officer’s
arrival, it was determined that a red-colored 1988 Chevy pick-up
truck, driven by Eric Cookson, 43, of Hudson, was attempting to exit
the Rite Aid parking lot. A motorist traveling south on Lowell Road
stopped to allow Cookson to exit the parking lot. Cookson exited the
Rite Aid parking lot and began making a left turn onto Lowell Road.
At that time, a silver-colored 1998 Honda Civic, driven by James
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Driver Cited
Bridges, 19, of Hudson, was traveling south on Lowell Road in the
center turn lane and collided with Cookson.
Bridges and Cookson were not wearing seatbelts. Bridges was
our Editor. . . .
in Car Accident
the lone occupant of his motor vehicle. Cookson’s passenger was
identified as Sheree Cookson, 50, of Hudson, and she was not
On December 2, at approximately 1:56 p.m., the Hudson Police wearing a seatbelt. Mr. and Mrs. Cookson were transported to
and Fire Departments responded to Route 111 at the intersection of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua by the Hudson
Sullivan Road for the report of a motor vehicle collision. Fire Department to be evaluated for minor injuries. Bridges was
Upon arrival, it was determined to be a two-car collision. The transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua by the Hudson Fire
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initial investigation showed a 2003 Ford van was operating east on Department to be evaluated for minor injuries.
Route 111 (Central Street), approaching the intersection of Sullivan Lowell Road, between the north and south access to County Road,
A sincere thank-you to the children, parents, and staff of the Road. It was operated by Edward Crickard, 63, of Plymouth, MA. was closed for about one hour while the Hudson Police Department
Early Start Children’s Center in Hudson for collecting and donating At this time, there was a 2000 Ford Focus traveling north on Sullivan conducted an investigation.
necessary supplies and toys used to care for the lost and homeless Road, approaching the intersection of Route 111. It was operated by The accident remains under investigation.
pets in Hudson. My dog, Happy, and I enjoyed teaching the children Jana Klein, 17, of Hudson. Sullivan Road had a posted stop sign at
about safety with pets, too! the intersection of Route 111.
It was determined that the Focus then exited Sullivan Road
Jana McMillan, Animal Control Supervisor - Hudson
onto Route 111, where the two vehicles collided. Hudson Fire
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Department members attended to both operators on scene. The
operator of the Focus was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in
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Nashua for non-life threatening injuries. The operator of the van
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time of the crash.
After years of determination, the time has finally come. Calls
Both vehicles were towed from the scene. The Focus had dual
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The operator of the Focus will be cited for Failure to Yield at a
winner, has persuaded multiple sources to grant our school the
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the FIRST Robotics Competition against thousands of teams.
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Although this year’s challenge has not yet been revealed, our
team knows that it will need help. We are calling for aid from the
community. This call is not strictly for students; we are looking for
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must build this robot from scratch, and without professionals willing
to help, we will be at a serious disadvantage.
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If you think you could be any help at all to our robotics
team, or you just want to find out more, e-mail Patrick Kaplo at
Litchfi eld, New Hampshire 03052
pkaplo@litchfieldsd.org.
(603) 880-4040
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