2 - March 2, 2012 | Hudson - Litchfield News Cause of Schafer Circle Fire Under Investigation Accolades


The following students from New Hampshire have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Southern New Hampshire University-Manchester. Hudson: Nuno Araujo, Information Technology; Rachel Araujo, Business Administration; Shayla Belanger, Hospitality Business; Kailey Bento, Child Development; Stephanie Brainard, Graphic Design and Media Arts; Jessica Campbell, Psychology; Arielle Chamberlin, Child Development; Andrew Cormier, Graphic Design and Media Arts Course Work Only; Kyle Coumas, Business Administration; Christopher Destramp, Business Administration; Jeffrey Dillon, Justice Studies; Bradley Dupuis, Game Design and Development; Sarah Hamilton, Creative Writing and English; Devin Harris, Psychology, Mathematics; Keith Jackson, Marketing; Mariah Katsohis, Psychology; Michael Lee, Psychology; Robert Lemon, Computer Info Technology; Ronald Lotti, Economics/Finance; Edgar Mack, Accounting; Blair McNulty, Marketing; Peter O’Sullivan, Justice Studies; Jeffrey Stegner, Computer Info Technology; Kimberly Stiles, Business Administration; Roger Surprenant, Computer Info Technology; Nathaniel Sutliffe, Business Administration; Michael Undercofler, Game Design and Development. Litchfield: Joe Bellino, Justice Studies; Robert Harte, Game Design and Development; Elyse Killgren, Exploratory Studies; Victoria Mendonsa, Liberal Arts; Kenneth Munsell, Business Administration. Courtney Brown, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Brown of Hudson, a sophomore Integrated Marketing Communications major, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications. Marissa Framarini, daughter of Louis and Priscilla Framarini of Litchfield, a freshman Journalism major, was named to the Dean’s List at Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications.


Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment the following students to the Dean’s List for the fall term; Hudson: Christen Fecteau, Radiologic Technology; Sonny Garcia- Lakongpheng, Electronic Technology; Litchfield: Lauren Branscomb, General Studies. Bryan Juliano of Hudson has been named to the Dean’s List and


received Academic Achievement honors at St. Joseph’s University for the fall semester. Bryan is a freshman majoring in Political Science. Lauren Nicole Greenwood, daughter of Kevin and Valerie Greenwood of Hudson, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at Endicott College. Lauren is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration. Mercedes J. Susi of Hudson has been named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List for the fall semester. Ashley O’Keefe of Litchfield has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at the University of Maine-Farmington. Army Reserve Spec. David I. Marquis has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn. Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces were also assisting in rebuilding Iraq’s economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence as a democracy. Operation New Dawn officially came to an end December 15, 2011. Marquis, a broadcast journalist attached to the 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Londonderry, has served five years in the military. The specialist is a resident of Litchfield. Cory R. Gillespie of Hudson received a Bachelor of Science degree


in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in December 2011. The University of Massachusetts-Lowell has named the following Hudson residents to the Dean’s List for the fall semester: Christopher Allan Achorn, Stephen Andrew Bosjlie, Taylor Anna Boulia, Alyssa Kathleen Brooks, Patrick James Calhoun, Courtney Lynn Clark, Natasha Cole, Anthony Christopher Condo, Balmikki Sharma Croce, Joseph Jeanrock DuBois, Allison Megan Fahey, Mary Elizabeth Femling, Daniel A Flores Montanez, Jacob H Galloway, Savannah Sue Johnson, Victoria Jones, Stephanie Kellett, Chelsey Erin MacInnis, Kelly Anne Mahoney, Katherine Mascaro, Catherine Marie McCrady, Ryan Taylor McDonagh, Eric Joseph Miller, Michael Vincent Moran, Adam Bennett Nardelli, Francis Joseph O’Hearn, Jeremy François Poulin, Courtney Swales, Ryan Michael Teague, Nicholas Robert Volis, Timothy James Whitney, Sheila Ann Wilhelmi, and Anton Zymin. Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo


submitted by Hudson Fire Department On Wednesday, February 22, at approximately 4:57 p.m., Hudson Fire Department responded to a report of smoke from a PSNH service crew working in the area of Schaefer Circle. Upon arrival, Engine 4, under the command of Lieutenant James Paquette, found smoke showing from a two-story wood frame dwelling. Within 19 minutes the companies had the bulk of the fire knocked down and companies were checking for extension throughout the structure. The bulk of the fire was contained to the second floor bedroom, the room of origin. There were no reports of injuries, however, the


homeowners’ dog ran from the scene after the PSNH worker forced open the door to let him out. The fire started in the second floor bedroom and the


investigation has been narrowed down to an area and is not being considered suspicious. The fire is under investigation by the Hudson Fire Prevention Division and is listed as undetermined at press time. The bulk of the fire damage was confined to the room of origin,


with heat and smoke damage throughout the second floor with and some smoke and water damage on the first floor and basement.


Second Graders Learn About the Solar System


submitted by Griffin Memorial School Mrs. Cote and Mrs. Mic’s second grade classes at Griffin Memorial School have been studying Earth, Moon and Sun. To expand their


knowledge of the Solar System, each child was given an opportunity to research their favorite planet and design a poster sharing 10 facts about their planets. We are so very proud of our students and their work!


Alvirne Jazz Band Receives Citations, Applause Prior to Germany Trip


by Kristen Hoffman Governor John Lynch


was among the dignitaries who attended the Alvirne Jazz band’s farewell concert. The band, under the direction of Gerry Bastien, is going on a 10- day excursion to Germany and Austria as part of an exchange program. Alvirne has had


exchange program with the Carl Orff Gymnasium in the German state of Bavaria since 2000. This year marks the fourth time the audition-only band has gone to Germany on this tour. While they are in Europe, they will perform at various high schools and festivals throughout Germany and Austria including the University of Salzburg. Dan Wells, a Guidance Counselor at Alvirne and a former German teacher introduced Gov. Lynch. Wells, was wearing the traditional Bavarian garb, lederhosen shared how excited he was for the jazz band, and what an honor it is for the school to be invited to Germany for the fourth time. Wells will accompany Bastien and the band on the trip. “They are bringing the international language of music, and the dialect from the U.S- Jazz,” he said before introducing Lynch. He added that the going away concert was a good opportunity for students to actually hear the band, a privilege that many students don’t get unless as he said, they happen to have their class near the band room during


Alvirne Jazz Band practice.


“What a great way to start the day,” Gov. Lynch said. Lynch spoke fondly of the students, staff and faculty at Alvirne. Lynch congratulated the band for all their hard work, adding that the band “inspires him.” Lynch than awarded the band and Bastien a citation from the state, for their recognition of art, their service and ambition in the school, the community and the state. State Senator Sharon Carson also commended the students, adding, “I hope you have the time of your lives [on the trip].” State Rep. Bob Haefner added, “The jazz band has and continues to be one of the best jazz bands in New Hampshire.” Parents, students and faculty members attended the concert in


the Alvirne Gym. The 23 band members and Bastien entertained the packed gymnasium with Jazz standards, swing favorites,


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