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October isAdopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

by Doug RobinsonThe unpaved and cobbled Pelham Road was quiet and deserted

as the workers had gone home for the day. The

work site was secured by a chain-link fence tokeep the public out and safe. While one side ofthe road had a wooden railing that overlooked a20-foot drop, the other side of the street was voidof any protective barrier. The jersey barriers werescheduled to be installed on Thursday.

The scene played right into the hands ofCaptain David Morin, Hudson Fire Department,as a training ground.

The training scenario was as follows:On one side of the new Pelham roadway was

a 20-foot cliff. The cliff was bordered off fromthe roadway with a wooden fence. The slopinghills to the left and right were constructed ofloose, soft, granulated dirt. At the bottom of thatcliff was a man, who had been staged, completewith a boulder atop his chest, which only acrane could remove (as it took a crane to put theboulder on the dead man).

Within the confines of the culvert beneath theroad, a rescue worker, who had succumbed to

toxic levels of CO2, was lying beneath a pile ofdiscarded pallets. The rescue workers air tankwas running dry, and the firefighters had to think,react, and act not only quickly, but as a cohesiveteam of firefighting professionals to save this life.

When the fire captain toned, or called the alarm into the firedepartment, he alerted the station: This is a drill. I repeat, this isa drill. Come with traffic. We have injured workers. In firefighterlanguage, this was their language stating, Do not use the sirens oremergency lights while responding to this emergency. HudsonPolice were also advised of the drill, as well as surrounding townsduring these transmissions.

None of the firefighters at the Central Fire Station were aware orknew of the challenges that they were about to face at the PelhamRoad Bridge. This Wednesday afternoon was to be unlike any other.

That is until they showed up, in their pink work shirts, as their wayto recognize that October is Breast Cancer awareness month.

First on scene was Lt. Sean Mamone. As the call stated that therewere injuries involved, he arrived in the first ambulance. Upon

arrival, he reported to his captain for duty. The captain approachedLt. Mamone and stated, This is your drill. Act and perform as if I

am not here.

Lt. Mamone looked at Captain Morinwith a questioning look, asking, You arenot here? Captain Morin stated, This isa drill, you are in charge. All decisionswill go through you. Take command.

The scenario, as explained to Lt.Mamone, was that below the bridge twopeople were injured. One was inside thetunnel, unconscious as the toxic levels ofCO2 had succumbed the rescue worker.The second victim was lodged beneatha boulder that appeared to have crushedhis chest. Once again, Captain Morinreminded Lt. Mamone that he was to takecharge and to do what was needed.

This exercise will involve the useand implementation of many of our life-saving equipment and the need to bringin many firefighters. Lt. Mamone will bechallenged to organize and orchestratethe saving of the individual in the tunnel

successfully as well as orchestrate theremoval of the worker who lost his lifeduring this training session, explainedCaptain Morin. He will be faced withreal-life judgments and he will be tasked

with using all the knowledge and training he has acquired duringthis exercise.

As Lt. Mamone assumed his leadership role, he instructed his mento put on their gear, including their self-contained breathing gear.Next, he ordered two firefighters to climb to the bottom of the cliff toassess and advise him of the situation.

Turning to two other Hudson firefighters, he instructed themto remove the stokes (used in search and rescue) stretcher, ropes,mallets, pry bars, tarps, air compressor, blocks, wedges, and themedical gear required to rescue the victims from the culvert and thepit.

The road atop the culvert became transformed from the dirt andgravel road to a complete worksite. Their work area emptied therescue truck of much of its gear.

The working area for the firefighters was full of treacherouswalking material as well as other hazards including largeconstruction equipment, pre-supposed high levels of CO2, a death,

and the mere fact of how do you remove victims safely from a levelof 20 feet below road level in unsafe terrain with more boulder thatcould roll down the sloping hill at any time.

Those reporting to the scene grew from the three firefightersreporting from Central Station to all Hudson firefighters respondingto the scene. The emergency scene was recognized as a majorevent and required an all-hands-on-deck approach for the Hudsonfirefighting team to succeed.

Can you hear me? came the muffled voice from behind theoxygen mask in the tunnel. Turn him and lets wrap his harnessso that we can carry him out came from the voice of the other firstresponder.

by Doug RobinsonThe scene was directly from those

childrens books we have all read.Imagine, you get to ride in a huge

fire truck. You get to experience theblasting of the sirens while you traveldown the roads of Litchfield. You evenget to watch a car being cut up whilethose dressed in fancy fire gear save twopeople.

And, you get to use the firefighterstools to cut up a car yourself, try out afire extinguisher, or escape through awindow to the safety of a real firefighter.

Such were the activities at the

Litchfield Fire Departments open house,held on Oct. 17.

The parking lot was so full of peoplethat people were bused in from theremote parking facility set up at theGriffin School.

The fire chief cooked more hot dogsand hamburgers than he could count.Eleven chili crock pots were beingindividually tested in an effort to awardthis years winner to earning the BestChili bragging rights in Litchfield.

The Litchfield Police were presentwith a cruiser offering all theopportunity to sit in the back, or sit

behind the drivers wheel. Kids wereplaying cops, and the real cops werekidding around with the children,offering words of kindness andcompassion.

Youngsters bounded in the hugebounce house, and parents participatedin a walk down memory lane as theLitchfield Historical Society openedtheir doors for the public.

The open house took months ofplanning and required an all-hands-on-deck participation from the Litchfieldfirefighters.

This is a great event, commented

LitchfieldFire ChiefFrankFraitzl.This eventgives us theopportunityto sharewith thisgreatcommunity.It is a funevent foreveryone.

by Laurie A JasperSometimes lightning does strike twice. Society President David Alukonis and Board of Directors

member Ruth Parker gave an informative talk about several strange or memorable deaths during theHudson Historical Societys Unusual Deaths of Hudson held on Oct. 15 at the Alvirne Hills House.

One story they recounted was far stranger than any fictional account. Captain Thomas Colburn,who was born in 1702, died on Aug. 30, 1765, after being struck by lightning while in bed. Amazingly,his four-year-old son, also named Thomas, was later killed by the same bolt of lightning while in thesame bed. They are buried in Ford Cemetery and their double gravestone is carved with this incrediblestory. In past years when Ford Cemetery was part of the Hudson History Tour for third graders, thiswas known as the crazy death by the students. Alukonis displayed a gravestone rubbing of thestone he completed many years ago usingspecialized paper and wax.

Hudsons first known murder occurredon June 26, 1775, when Samuel Daviswas killed at age 19 by Roling Ridout.Roling (Rowland) Ridout hit Samuelin the back of the head with an ax.Davis gravestone is located in BlodgettCemetery and lists the details of hisgruesome death, including the name

of his murderer. The State Archives inConcord has copies of the court records.Ridout was accused of being influenced bythe devil but was ultimately acquitted. Hecontinued to cause trouble until his deathin 1779.

Also mentioned during the evenings talkwas A steam railroad accident in 1901 in which three trainmen were killed at Hudson Center and aSeptember 1903 trolley accident in Pelham in which six were killed and more than 70 injured duringa trip to Canobie Lake Park. A prominent member of the Hudson community, George Andrews, waskilled and his wife was seriously injured in the trolley accident.

The Hudson Historical Society will host tours of several local cemeteries on Saturday, Oct. 24, andask all those interested to meet at Alvirne Hills House, 211 Derry Road at 9 a.m.

by Len LathropHudson lost another great soul last week when Gerald Desrosiers, Jr., died. While only 66 years old, he

had filled his life and his familys life with many adventures. Nota person to walk softly and carry a big stick, but a man who couldteach you something and was always willing to help anyonewho needed him.

There is a proverb, which I am reminded when my thoughtstravel to the loss of Jerry: Every man goes down to his deathbearing in his hands only which he has given away. Well, Jerryshands must have been full, and he most likely had a pile of thingsin the back yard that he could not carry. Anyone who knew

Jerry knew about the junkyard behind the house. Where, if youfound what you needed, it was yours.

Jerrys passion for Benson Park was where our paths firstmet. The parks transition was just starting, and he and BobNadeau were pulling weeds and cutting vines in front of theoffice building. Many years have passed since those early days atBenson. I can see them working, but cant find the picture I shot.Bensons is transformed and changed now, but Jerry and theblue/green minivan were always there. He could open the backgate and find any nut, bolt or screw you needed. And as his

health failed, you could find him and his red scooter there.The next time you see the antique blue Maxwell that is

owned by the Historical Society, please remember that Jerryworked many hours with others to get it to the near runnablecondition it is currently at. Picture Jerry in his Model T, oneof the many vehicles he restored and the assistance he offered to those restoring automotive history.

There is no doubt in my mind that when Jerry reached the Heavenly Gate with this arms full, he waswelcomed in enthusiastically. Hell be as big a help there as he was down there. Prayers to Ann and thefamily, many in our little community miss him.

In trying to know how to say goodbye to Jerry, someone submitted a thumbs up to the paper this weekthat read Thumbs up to Benson Park - walking through that park always raises my spirits and fills my soulwith peace. On my way out I stop to watch the dogs playing in the dog park, and that keeps me smiling forthe rest of the day! Thank you volunteers! Maybe Jerry will read this and it will bring a smile to his face.

Dead Man Down -- the Drill

Now where do I go? shouts Evan OConnor,as he completes one part of the huge

firefighting obstacle course.

Litchfield firefighters cutaway the vehicle door asthey begin to extricatethe victim from the carduring the Jaws of Life

demonstration.

Using the hydraulic air jacks, blocks and wedges, firefighters begin the processto remove the dead man (HFD CPR dummy) from the bottom of the pit at the

Pelham Road culvert work site.

Hudson Historical Society Tells ofBizarre Deaths from Centuries Past

Te gravestone rubbing of Captain Tomas Coburnand his son was discussed by Hudson Historical Society

President David Alukonis.

Working as a team, the firefighters raises the stokeslitter up the soft sand to the safety

of the gravel road above.StaffphotosbyDougRobinson

Remembering Jerry DesrosiersA Man with a Big Heart and Full Hands

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ffphotobyLaurieJasper

Sirens Blasting, Kids Playing Dress up & Cars Getting Cut up

Just Another Day at the LFD

StaffphotosbyDougRobinson

Griffi n Marlin enjoys his learn ing experienceas he sits in the Litchfield police cruiser.

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by Doug RobinsonWith the growing concerns surrounding

drug and alcohol addictions, parents arerelying more and more on the police, fire,and schools to assist with the education oftheir children to the dangers of drugs.

The unfortunate part is that many parentsstill maintain that outdated philosophyof not my kid regarding drugand alcohol addiction. Yes, at theHeroin in Hudson-A CommunityDiscussion last week, more than halfthe audience raised their hands whenasked if they have had contact orknew of a heroin addict.

Hudson Police Officer JohnMirabella, Alvirne High Schoolsschool resource officer, recentlyoffered continuing education to the guidance counselors at AlvirneHigh School with a presentation generated by notMYkid.org/drug-abuse.

According to the notMYkid.org website, Empowers andeducates youth, families, and communities with the knowledge andcourage to identify and prevent negative youth behavior.

NotMYkid was started in 1999 by Debbie and Steve Moak. Thenon-profit organization was born out of the real life experience of

a family dealing with substance abuse. Through the difficult anddark days of addiction, intervention, and recovery, the Moaks foundthat sharing their story was both therapeutic for them and helpful toothers in need. The first years of the organization consisted of one

family telling their story throughhome outreach and support.

The interactive presentationbegan with the counselorsin attendance attempting toguess the average age of drugexperimentation. While the agesguessed were from 8 to 14, thecorrect answer is 13 years old.For most this age, these studentswould be in middle school orseventh grade.

The counselors were thenasked, How long were the kidsexperimenting before they gotcaught by a responsible adult?The answer is two years.

Over the years, the top reasonfor drug experimentation haschanged from 73 percent citingstress as the number-one reasonto the 2015 reason not beingpeer pressure or media influence.Availability is the number oneanswer.

Marijuana, it was learned, isavailable to a 17 year old in 24hours or less according to 68percent of the youth respondingin a national survey.

There is a legal herbalincense being sold that is 10times as powerful as marijuanaand is undetectable, continuedOfficer Mirabella. Spice is thename that it is called.

When asked what percentageof parents feel their childrens

schools are drug free, the answerranged from 5 percent to 50percent. The correct answer is50 percent. Many parents arefailing states the PowerPointslide depicting a parent with theirhead in the sand.

Teens say that it is easiest topurchase cigarettes, weed, pills,and beer -- in that order.

Teens are also pharming,

explained Officer Mirabella. Pharming isthe gathering, sharing and taking of pills, andPharming is also known as Skittle Parties. Theonly requirement to get into one of these partiesis to bring pills, any kind of pills. Thus, lock upyour pills.

This leads us to heroin use. Prescriptiondrug abuse is becoming more common among

young kids, especially 12 and 13 yearolds. More kids abuse prescription drugsthan all other illicit drugs combined(except for marijuana).

Prior to high school graduation, onein five teens will abuse prescriptionmedication. Over 60 percent of teenssay prescription pain relievers are easy toget from parents medicine cabinets.

The four most commonly abusedprescription pain relievers are Percocet, Vicodin, Codeine andOxyContin. OxyContin is an opiate and produces the sameeffect as heroin. This is leading to an increase in heroin addictionbecause heroin is cheaper to buy than OxyContin.

Just as with Ecstasy, many kids are drawn to prescription drugsbecause they are easy to take. To some kids, using prescriptionpain relievers gives them a false sense of security. These drugsseem almost safe because they dont have to inject, smoke or

snort pain relievers.Also, two in five teens believe that Rx medicines, even if theyare not prescribed directly to them, are much safer to use thanillegal drugs since they were originally prescribed by a doctor.Prescription drugs also dont have the negative stigma that otherillicit drugs have, so it seems more glamorous to kids.

Kids who drink before age 15 are 22 times more likely to trymarijuana.

Prescription drugs can all be found in local head shops and onthe internet, and are completely legal to sell. Kids are very streetsmart and clever. In turn, parents must be knowledgeable andaware.

Parents are encouraged to take a fact-finding field trip to thelocal head shop (where drug paraphernalia is sold) to see what isout there for your kids to buy; just another step in being educatedand understanding the prevalence of paraphernalia in the society.

Here is a list of questions that you can ask your child as aneasy way of starting a conversation about drugs. They are non-accusatory. They arent asking your child to confess anything, or toturn in his or her friends, so you are more likely to get them talking.

Also, they are open ended. They arent yes or no questions,

so youre more likely to get a two-way conversation going.Typically, the answers to these questions will make it a naturalpoint to introduce random drug testing as a tool to deflect peerpressure, as the answers will provide you, straight from your child,with the prevalence of drugs and its availability.How often do you hear your kids talking about drugs?How many people do you know who have tried marijuana?How easily could you get beer and alcohol?What is the most common drug at school?When was the last time you saw someone drunk or stoned?

Officer Mirabella encouraged parents to know their childsfriends and their siblings and their parents. Also, know your childsroom and his or her car. No area is off limits.

Also, use a home drug test as a way to prevent drug use.Mirabella teaches Give your kids an out. Tell them you love themand want to give them that out. Sit the kit on the kitchen tableand begin the discussion. Place it near the door, so the child seesit as they exit your home for the night. This tool will assist in thebeginning of the discussion regarding drugs and alcohol.

Preventing drug use is a parental responsibility. The drug kits willback up that discussion of trust, but verify. Much like a report card,

teaching children about making the right decisions is a parents job.Most teens, who do not do drugs, do not have a problem with thekits.

Hudson School Superintendent Lane commented, If parentsdont know what to look for or what to say to their children inregard to illegal drug use it is hard to begin that conversation.Looking at the information from the NotMYKid.org presentationgives parents a place to start and an insight into the problems thatexist. As a community we need to do everything we can to helpstart the conversation.

Dont be your Childs First Drug Dealer

Congratulations to Karina Falzone of Litchfield who graduated asa Licensed Practical Nurse from Salter School of Nursing and AlliedHealth on Friday, Oct. 16. Pictured with Karina are mom and dad,

Judy and Mike Falzone. Karina also achieved Honor Society of theNational Federation of LPNs.

Hudson Lions Promote Sight

by Doug RobinsonToday the white cane is an identifiable symbol

of blindness. Locally, the Hudson Lions Clubrecently promoted sight awareness with WhiteCane Safety Day.

White cane awareness represents only one ofthe many educational and beneficial programs inwhich the lions club participates.

Throughout history, the cane, staff, and stickhave been used by blind persons to increase theirindependence by avoiding obstacles in their path

according to the history of the white cane asoffered by the Lions Club.

For centuries, the cane was used merelyas a tool for travel, and it was not until the 20thcentury that the cane, as we know it today, waspromoted as a symbol to alert others to the factthat an individual was blind.

In 1930, a lions club member in Peoria, Ill.,watched as a blind man attempted to make hisway across a busy street using a black cane. With

the realization that the black cane was barelyvisible to motorists, the lions club decided topaint the cane white to increase its visibility tooncoming motorists. In 1931, the Lions ClubInternational began a national program promotingthe use of white canes for persons who are blind.At this time, blind persons walked with their canesheld diagonally in a fixed position, and the whitecane took on a symbolic role as an identifier ofsomeone who was blind.

In the early 1940s, the long cane wascreated by Richard Hoover, who felt that they

typical white cane was too short, heavy andcumbersome and not a sufficiently good soundconductor to be helpful as an aid to mobility. Hetaught his innovative method of travel using theHoover cane to blinded veterans returning fromWorld War II. This is the long, thin, light cane thatreturned the white cane to its original role as atool for mobility, but maintained the symbolic roleas an identifier of blind independence.

The white cane has made its way intogovernment policy as a symbol for the blind.

The lions club also collects glasses thatare cleaned and prepared for distribution indeveloping countries where eye care is oftenunaffordable and inaccessible.

For those who wish to donate their unused orold prescription glasses, the Hudson Club haseyeglass collection boxes at Kiwanis Hall, RogersMemorial Library, Sams Club, the Senior Centerand Planet Aide.

The Hudson Lions Club accepts monetary

donations to assist with our many programsrelated to vision and they provide assistance toHudson residents who need financial help toobtain eyeglasses.

In addition, the lions club contributes to severalstatewide projects and organizations such asGuiding Eyes for the Blind, Vision Weekend,2020VisionQuest, and NH Sight and HearingFoundation.

Lions club members Marilyn a nd Jim Richardsonanswer questions about not only the White Cane program,

but they also answer questions about theLions Club mission regarding vision.

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Every lifetime has a storyObituaries

Gerald Jerry J. Desrosiers, Jr. Manuel E. Rodrigues

Manuel E. Rodrigues, 85, ofHudson, died Oct. 15, 2015,surrounded by his loving familyafter a long and courageous battlewith cancer.

He was born Nov. 15, 1929,in Madeira, Portugal, son of thelate Diogo Rodrigues and AliceOliveira. Manuel was the loving

husband of Esther Andrade of Madeira, Portugal, withwhom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Manuel was an electrical engineer with Nynex for32 years. Prior to working at Nynex, he worked inVenezuela for International Telephone and Telegraph(ITT). His hobbies included ping pong, skeetshooting, woodworking, travel, and being a jack-of-

all-trades tinkerer.In addition to his dear wife Esther, family members

include five children, Maria Griggs and her husbandTerry of Nashua, Ruy Rodrigues of Miami, SueCronin of Nashua, Maria Kraemer and her husband

Joe of Hudson, Anthony Rodrigues and his wife Loriof New Boston; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours were held on Oct. 19 in theDumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., inHudson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donationsmade in Manuels memory to the CommunityHospice Home in Merrimack at www.hhhc.org.

To share an online message of condolence, pleasevisit www.dumontsullivan.com.

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Gerald Jerry J. Desrosiers,Jr., husband of Ann (Kinneen)Desrosiers for 32 years,passed on Oct. 14, 2015,at the Community HospiceHouse in Merrimack, due tocomplications with diabetes.

He was born Aug. 17, 1949,in Lowell, Mass., son of thelate Gerald J. and Grace (St.Hilarie) Desrosiers. He was

also predeceased by h is sister,Susan Desrosiers

Jerry attended Lowell schoolsand graduated from Lowell

Trade High School in 1968.He was a US Navy veteran who served on

the USS Wasp and USS Roosevelt as a radarspecialist.

Throughout the years, Jerry was involvedwith Good Time Classic Chevys Club, Mud BogRacing Competitions, Scout Leader in Pack 21,and a member o f the Benson Park Committee.He was an avid car enthusiast winning manyawards at car shows for his fully restored 1928Model A Ford.

Jerry loved being involved with the re-opening of the Benson Park property and couldbe seen regularly on his motorized scooter

reminiscing with visitors about the days longgone and encouraging others to get involved withvolunteering in park activities.

He was also a Master Electrician and was aself-employed contractor and owner of CastleHome Maintenance until his early retirement.

Besides his loving wife, survivors include histwo sons, Mark Desrosiers and his wife Michelleof Rindge, and Kevin Desrosiers of Hudson; histwo daughters, Amy Longeteig and her husbandAndrew of Portland, Ore., and Leslie Scuderi andher husband Nick of Portsmouth, N.H.; his fiveloving grandchildren, Oliver, Tylre, Abigail, Leila,and Calvin; his loyal and faithful dog, Sophie,and his very dear friends, the Nadeau family.

Jerrys family wishes to express its heartfeltgratitude and thanks to the staffs at St. JosephHospital and the Hospice House in Merrimackfor their above and beyond care during his mostrecent illness.

A celebration of Jerrys life was held on Sunday,Oct. 18, with a Memorial Service at in theDumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., inHudson.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donationsbe made to the Friends of Benson Park Inc., POBox 91, Hudson, NH 03051.

To share an online message of condolence,please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.

Saturdays thru November 21The members of the Hudson Fire

Departmentwill host an Open Houseand invite you and your family to tour

the Burns Hill Fire Station located at thecorner of Wason and Burns Hill Roads. Tourswill be available on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.Department members will be available to answeryour questions about the station and the FireDepartment. The Fire Department is proposing toreplace this station with a new re-located facilityon Lowell Road. We hope that you will take thetime over the next month to learn more about thisvery important issue. We look forward to seeingyou there!

Friday, October 23Halloween Party! Wear your best scary,

cute, or outrageous costume to the CubScoutsponsored party at Hills Garrison

School from 7 to 8:30 p.m.! Costumecompetition! Pizza! Games and fun! Kids inelementary school are especially welcome!Contact Chris Cooper at (978) 495-2907 with RSVPso we will have enough pizza or with questions.

Thursday, October 24Friends of Bensons Parkwill hold

its Spaghetti Supperat the HudsonCommunity Center. Advance ticket prices

are $10, seniors $9 and children under 6free. This year we will be having Granite StateClowns for the children. See our website for moredetails: www.friendsofbensonpark.org or ourFacebook page friends of benson park inc. Ticketsmay be purchased at our gift shop on weekends orsend email to [email protected] formore info.

Cemetery Tours. This was such a hit last yearthe Hudson Historical Societyis doing it again!Meet at the Hills House, 211 Derry Rd., at 9 a.m.for coffee and light refreshments. Participants areencouraged to car pool. We will leave the HillsHouse at 9:30 a.m. to visit the Hills Farm Cemetery,the Alvirne Chapel, and Sunnyside Cemetery.We will be joined by resident experts of Hudson

Cemeteries. Rain Date: Oct. 25.

The Hudson Knights of Columbus, Council 5162will be holding its annual Soccer Challengeonfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alvirne soccer fieldsin Hudson. This shooting skills competition is acontest to determine how many out of 15 penaltyshots of varying degrees of difficulty, the youth canmake. The kids have the option of going for theeasier 5 point shot or challenge themselves withthe more difficult 10 or even 20 point shots. Thecompetition is open to all boys and girls ages 6-14.Pre-registration is NOT required. Trophies will beawarded at a future awards ceremony to the winnerof each girls and boys age group (ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14). So come on by and bring a friend orchallenge your teammates. For more information,contact Dave Wilder ([email protected], 566-5873).

Harvest Supperat Litchfield Community

Church, hosted by the Deacons. You are invited toa community supper in honor of all who donatedfood items, those who served, and those who usedthe services provided. This is an Appreciation

Dinner for those who participated in the FoodPantry this past year. Come show your supportfor them. A turkey dinner with all the fixings.Optional: Bring a canned good and a baby picturewith your name on the back for a contest. 6 p.m.Free. 259 Charles Bancroft Highway.

Sunday, October 25Harvest Sundayat Litchfield Community

Church. The 10 to 11 a.m. Service beginswith a Harvest Procession, honoring

the farms of Litchfield, and the God whogave the Harvest for 2015. Various groups andindividuals will present an item grown in Litchfield.For more information email [email protected] or call 714-7067.

Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October27

October is Family History Month andRodgers Memorial Library will be offering

Introduction to Genealogy DatabasesonMonday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required for all computer classes. Goto rmlnh.org/events or call 886-6030 to register.

Tuesday, October 27Hudson Memorial Schoolis sponsoring

a presentation at 7 p.m. titled Talking ToYour Kids About Drugs.The event will

feature speakers Lisa Vasquez, SubstanceMisuse Prevention Coordinator for the GreaterNashua Public Health and Sgt. Joseph Hoebeke,Hudson Police Department. They will provideinformation about how to talk to you kids aboutdrugs as well as drug prevention and identification.The purpose of this presentation is to help supportparents searching for tools and strategies on how tobest start this conversation with our kids. Parentscan help their children to make good choices bytalking to them about the risks of substance use andabuse. According to the 2013 Youth Risk BehaviorSurvey 11.9 percent of students in the State of NH

report using alcohol before the age of 13 with 6.6percent of NH students trying marijuana before theage of 13.

Wednesday, October 28Looking for adventure and purpose?

Oh, and youre 14-20 years old? Comefind out more about the exciting co-ed

opportunities waiting for you with VenturingCrew 911, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Red Cross Building,28 Concord St., Nashua. Outdoor Experiences(camping, hiking, kayaking, etc.). Disaster Reliefworking with the American Red Cross. CPR andFirst Aid Training (learn to be a trainer!). Fun,leadership, friendship! For more information,contact Crew Advisor Stephen Dunhom [email protected] or 380-0970.

Come Visit with Olaf! You are invited to aHarvest Partyat New Life Christian Church, 272

Lowell Rd. in Hudson, from 6:30 to 8 p .m.Dress up in your favorite friendly costume andcome join us for games, crafts, snacks, candyand more. For more information contact Sandy

Birr at 759-3746 or [email protected].

Friday, October 30Little Goblins Fairat Rodgers

Memorial Library. Kids and babiesthrough Grade 3, get your goblin

groove on! Dress up and trick or treatthroughout library on between 3 and 5 p.m. Geta free professional photo in your costume, see aHalloween movie, and make a Halloween craft.Theres no registration required. Rodgers MemorialLibrary, 194 Derry Rd., Hudson.

Sunday, November 1Celebrate All Saints Dayby attending

a community-based service. 10 a.m. atthe Litchfield Community Church. A time

of remembrance for loved ones who havepassed on will be part of the service, and eachperson will be invited to light a candle in memoryof a loved one. This is both a solemn and joyful

service, acknowledging loss, and celebrating theResurrection Jesus promised his followers.

Saturday, November 7Final 2015 Household Hazardous

Waste and Electronics Collection, 8 a.m.to 12 p.m., Nashua Public Works Garage,

9 Stadium Dr. for residents of Hudson,Litchfield, Pelham, and Windham. $10 user fee pervehicle, additional charges for quantities exceeding10 gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges forelectronics recycling. For more information anda complete list of accepted items, visit: www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

Semi Annual Psychic Fair,sponsored by theHudson Lions Club will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at the Hudson Community Center, 12 Lions Ave.Several psychics, with a variety of skills and talentswill be in attendance. Readings are individualand are 15-20 minutes long. Arrive early to setyour appointment time(s). In addition to the

psychics, numerous vendors will be on site so planon getting your Christmas shopping started early;there will be something for everyone! Finally,satisfy your appetite with a light lunch at our snackbar. All proceeds benefit the Hudson Lions Clubscommunity projects and charities. For more infocall Jeri: 883-8565/320-3614 or Lillian: 889-0285.E: [email protected].

The Friends of Litchfield Lacrossewill host a80s and 90s Flashback Nightat Talent Hall inLitchfield. Doors open at 6 p.m., live band startsat 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or 2/$25. [email protected] or purchase ticketsat door.

Saturday, November 21American Legion Post 48,located at

One Fulton St. in Hudson, will hold MeatRafflesfor members and guests. All raffles

start at 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the childrenand youth programs. Join us for some fun andfriends and hopefully win some delicious cuts foryour holiday tables. For more information call theFoxhole at 889-9777 between 11 a.m. and 9p.m.

American Red CrossBlood Drives

East DerryNov. 6: 2-7 p.m., First Parish Congregat ionalChurch, 47 East Derry Rd.HampsteadNov. 6: 12-5 p.m., Beyond Vanilla IceCream Parlor, 10 Main St.LondonderryNov. 10: 1-6 p.m., Londonderry Lions Hall,256 Mammoth Rd.

LitchfieldNov. 7: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Griffin MemorialSchool, 229 Charles Bancroft Hwy.

MerrimackNov. 3: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. JohnNeumann Church, 708 Milford Rd.Nov. 11: 2-7 p.m., St. James MethodistChurch, 646 Daniel Webster Hwy.

NashuaNov. 2: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Joseph Hospital,172 Kinsley St.Nov. 4: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Daniel WebsterCollege, 20 University Dr.Nov. 5: 2-7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 120 DanielWebster HwyNov. 10: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Travel, 314Daniel Webster Hwy.Nov. 12: 2-7 p.m., Greenbriar Terrace, 55Harris Rd.Nov. 13: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., NashuaCommunity College Wellness Center, 505Amherst St..SalemNov. 12: 1-7 p.m., Knights of ColumbusHall, 37 Main St.

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The Litchfield Middle School is happy toannounce that we will be hosting its annualVeterans Day Ceremony and Breakfast on Tuesday,Nov. 10. The ceremony will take place in the LMSGymnasium starting at 7:45 a.m. All students areencouraged to invite any relative who is a veteranto join us. The Unified Arts Department will host

breakfast prior to the ceremony from 7 to 7:45a.m. for the veterans and the student who invitedthem. If your relative is able to join us, RSVP toMelanie Neily in the office (424-2133) with yourname and the number of people attending byFriday, Nov. 6. If you have any photos of familymembers who have served or are currently servingin the armed service, we would love to displaythem in a slide show as part of our ceremony.

Email any photos to [email protected].

Students are also encouragedto participate in a writingcontest honoring our veterans.Specific writing topics have beenannounced and outstandingstudent work will be included inthe ceremony. We are thankfulthat we can take this opportunityto honor the men and womenwho have demonstratedpatriotism and courage by

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by Doug RobinsonHudson Fire Administration, Hudson Firefighters, Hudson Explorers Post 551,

Hudson Selectmen, families and friends gathered at the Nottingham School cafeteriato recognize the members of the Hudson Fire Department for their accomplishmentsover the last year. With each award we see a theme of professionalism and

dedication, commented Chief RobBuxton.

He continued, I would like to takea moment to thank the members ofthe department [for] your willingnessto believe in the theory of teamworkand communication. We continue toadapt to the changes around us, whileholding on to our traditions that wecherish.

Tonight is also the one opportunityeach year that I have to extend mydeepest appreciation to the familiesof our members. Thank you for beinga part of our family and allowing usto be part of yours. Your continuedsupport allows us to achieve greatthings organizationally.

In addition to the years service awards and ExplorerPost 551 promotions, the Hudson Lions Club presentedtheir Firefighter of the Year Award to Alan Winsor.

The Hudson fire chief presented three chiefsawards:

Toby Provencal - A consistent problem solver.Never shying away from an opportunity to assist

the mechanical division. His work quietlytakes place and often goes unnoticed, butwithout him assisting us we wouldnt be ableto keep our fleet operational.

Martin Conlon -For his hard work anddedication (to) keep each member of theoperations divisions safe. Managing close to100 sets of protective clothing takes a levelof commitment and dedication to your fellowemployees. He has accomplished this throughinspection activities, procession of repairs, andoffering a friendly reminder when your gearlooks like it needs to be cleaned.

Joe Triolo - An individual who over thelast year has stepped up and helped theHudson Fire Department remain successful(by) learning new skills and cross trainingdiscipline to better understand buildingpractices has also helped the InspectionalServices area deliver better service.

HFD Shines the Lighton Professionalism and Dedication

at Annual Awards Dinner

Hudson Fire Explorers (from left) Phillip Justvig,Patrick Bue, and Dylan Conway receive their Explorer

promotions at the dinner.

Dylan accepts his Explorer of the Year Award fromHudson Fire Captain Dave Morin and Nashua Firefighter/

Explorer Adviser, Captain Rick Conway.

Hudson firefighters, Justin racy, Brian Patterson, Ian Canavan, and Kyle Levesque, take the Firefighters Oath, as read tothem by Hudson Board of Selectman Chairman, Richard Maddox. I, __________, do solemnly swear that I will faithfullyexecute the dutie s of the offi ce of Firefighter for the own of Hudson, State of NH, and will , to the best of my ability, preserve,protect and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and Ordinances of this

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Fully geared for the drill, the firstresponders were required to make decisionsfor real life, breath or death decisions, to bemade quickly and accurately.

The Hudson firefighters in the tunnelhad to first resolve an equipment failureof their own before they could rescue theCO2 victim. Attached to their breathingapparatus was a second hose, whichcould be connected to another breathingapparatus, however, the firefighters secondhose was stuck and could not be extended.

Together, within seconds, the firefighterin need turned away from his partner, who,in turn, could see the problem and fixed hissecondary hose, upon which he extendedthe life-giving air to the victim.

The Hudson firefighters then wrapped thedowned worker into the stokes carrier andhauled him to safety. They exited the tunnel

by following their tethered that had beentied to their backpacks.

Once outside the tunnel, all thefirefighters teamed together to safely lift thevictim up the hill to the safety of the road.

Once completed, the firefighters hadto now determine how to remove theboulder from the dead victim.

Send down the air jacks came thecommand. We will also need theblocks and wedges to secure this rockas we lift it.

Covered in dirt, sweat, andexhausted from the exercise, theHudson firefighters assemble on theroad, having shed their turndown gear.Sitting in their sweaty pink work shirts,they hydrate with water. They undergothe customary de-brief to review theirsuccesses and what they could do

better. This short rest for them to catchtheir breath for a few minutes readies themto refocus before they return to the stationand await that next call - which would notbe a drill.

Dead Man Down - continued from page 1

by Tom TollefsonThere are dark clouds over New Hampshire. These clouds are

looming not only over the larger municipalities of Nashua andManchester, but have spread to small towns scattered throughout theGranite State such as Litchfield. These dark clouds are the threatsof heroin. The threat is more than a metaphor; its real and it hasaffected many lives in the community already.

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, a community forum on the subject was heldat Campbell High School. The focus of the town-hall-style openforum was to give the community a chance to discuss the dangers

of heroin and begin a dialogue on possible steps toward solving theissue.

This right here is the first step. These forums have been goingon all over the state. You have to get the community together andget ideas, said Lieutenant John Encarnacao, New Hampshire StatePolice commander of the states narcotics unit.

The next step in this joint community effort will be to form astrategic committee charged to promote awareness, develop astrategic plan, help guide addicts to the necessary resources fortreatment, and also to coordinate drug efforts among the police, fireand schools.

The following four experts across a broad range of fields tookthe stage to share vital information on the dangers of heroin: Lt.Encarnacao, Litchfield Police Officer Sergeant Dave Donnelly, and

Lt. Ed Glancy of the Litchfield Fire Department. Campbell HighSchool paraprofessional Kelly Fraser moderated the evening.Weve watched it grow in Manchester and Nashua, and we knew

it would one day come to the small town Litchfield and it has today.Litchfield is our home where we intend to raise our children and wewant to raise them without the threat of heroin and drug abuse, saidFraser. Failure isnt an option and we have to find a solution.

Donnelly stated that there is a connection between drugs andburglars. Most of the burglars in town are later found to be addictswho are stealing and selling to support their drug habits, especiallyheroin.

They are stealing from their family and friends and strangersand are going into your homes and cars to support their habits,Donnelly said.

In the last year or two, Donnelly estimates there have been aroundeight reported heroin overdoses where someones life was on theline, and five of those were saved. Glancy estimates there were 15reported heroin overdoses in town so far in 2015.

One of the main points of the discussion was to look for answersto the question of what to do to counter heroin. Several concernedparents spoke up and called for answers. Most of the parents ofelementary age children showed concern for the future of theirchildren as they get older and enter middle school and high school,a time when they will face making choices more independently.

Throughout the evening, there were answers to this dauntingquestion from many different perspectives.

A Campbell senior came out to speak his peace during the openmic discussion. The youth believed that parents need to keep their

children close if they want to safeguard them from the dangers ofheroin among other deadly drugs and choices.

Be somebody in your childs lives who they have enough respectwith not to disobey, but will feel comfortable saying hey this kidoffered this to me., the student stated.

The best way to prevent a kid from doing drugs is preventingthem from ever wanting them to do them. Most of the kids I knowthat struggle with drugs do so because they feel as though they haveno one to go to.

Encarnacao stated that communication is the key to prevention.You have to know what is going on in their lives. You have to be apart of their lives. My life is crazy at times, but I always know whatsgoing on and who my kids are hanging out with.

Encarnacao also believes that education is another key to

prevention to go along with parents being active in their kids lives.Instead of shutting off the news when you hear all these things,have a discussion with them. You cant close their eyes to reality.

According to Lisa Vasquez, substance misuse preventioncoordinator for the Greater Nashua Public Health Network,drug use goes down 50 percent when parents have seriousconversations about staying away from drugs. She suggestedthat parents begin as early as preschool with these conversationsand start talking about why they shouldnt take their parentsmedication since it may look like candy to them.

One of the biggest concerns about the heroin epidemic is thatfew resources are available for treatment and recovery. Only 250treatment beds are available for outpatient treatment in the stateof New Hampshire, which ranked at 49th in the United States fortreatment options. The GateHouse Sober Community is one ofthe few that offers treatment options. Anyone in need of treatmentor knowing someone who needs treatment is urged to contactGateHouse Sober Community in Nashua for treatment or resources

on where else to go for suitable help for recovery. You can contactthem online through their website, www.gatehousesobercommunity.com, or call 818-6666.

The panel of speakers encouraged family members of addicts whorefuse treatment to have tough love and not enable them by allowingthem to stay at their home, drive their cars, or give them money, andto just continue to encourage them to get better and help them onlywhen it comes to getting clean.

Just keep trying a parent of an addict advised other parents ofchildren who are refusing treatment or are relapsing in their recovery

attempts.Many of these fatal heroin addictions started from prescription

pain killer narcotics, alcohol, and marijuana.According to McDonough, there may be many different reasons

that lead residents to heroin, but the addicts and alcoholics, plainand simple, like the way it feels.

Some of the signs that someone is using heroin include missingor burned spoons, hollowed out pens, tin foil missing, drunkenness,marijuana use, and items and money disappearing.

In addition to the open discussion, several heart-wrenchingtestimonials from residents in Litchfield and the surrounding areawere shared with the audience. Emotions ran high as there weretears and terrifying tales of addictions, overdoses, drug-motivatedcrimes and the fear of the unknown when it comes to having afriend or family member with a drug addiction.

Litchfield resident Katherine Morris shared a story about herbrother Carl Morris. Morris expressed her pride in her brotherwhen he, at first, seemed to have overcome his heroin addiction,only to relapse years later and die of an overdose.

It was a shock to us. There were no signs. He was fullyfunctioning, working full time, and owned a house, Morris said.The point of my story is that I now have a life without my brother,and my mom has a life without her baby boy, and Katie has to raiseher children without her husband.

Morris then showed a picture of Carls wife, Katie, and her fivechildren as a visual of a life and family left behind.

Another moving story was about Hudson youth Alex Berry. Thelocal youths mother, Rosemary Berry, attended the forum to givethe story of her sons addiction, along with an eight-minute video by

Alex about his addiction and road to recovery. Berry is now workingand living a healthy and productive life after over a year of beingclean. He also graduated from Alvirne High School.

There were no problems that I had and life was pretty good.Then I got to middle school and thats where life started to change,Berry said in his video.

His mothers message was that heroin addictions are not justhappening in broken homes; theyre everywhere, even in middle-class two-parent homes with healthy family lives. She remindedparents not to ignore warning signs of addiction and to talk to theirchildren about the dangers of drugs and bad choices.

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A panel of speakers sits at the Heroin Community Forum Monday night at Campbell High School. New Hampshire State Police Lt. John Encarnacao;Litchfield Police Offi cer Dave Donnelly; Litchfield Fire Lt. Ed Glancy; Ed McDonough from GateHouse Sober Community; and Rosemary Berry,

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the Hudson Fire Memorial to honor those members of theHudson Fire Department who have answered their last alarm.The members that we are here today to honor were part

of this community and the Town of Hudson, stated HudsonFire Chief Rob Buxton. I am proud to stand today with themembers of Hudson Fire Department, who continue to provideprofessional services to the citizens for Hudson.

Chief Buxton continued to say, Today, we will add the nameof one of our past members. Torrey Demanche, executivesecretary to the fire chief, was a professional who served thecommunity of Hudson and the Hudson Fire Department in a

supportive role.She was an active member of the Hudson Fire Department

Relief Association and a member of the 9/11 Memorial locatedat Benson Park. Anyone who worked with Torrey remembersher passion for this organization. Sis is missed greatly by ourdepartment, her family and her friends.

In addition to Torreys name being added to the memorial,Firefighter James A. Taylor, who tragically paid the ultimatesacrifice, July 27, 1981, was also remembered and honored.

To date, 68 firefighters have died in the line of duty as a Hudsonfirefighter.

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Hudson Firefighter/Paramedic Greg Rich, Hudson Fire Chief Rob Buxton,and Call Firefighter Patrick Weaver salute after laying the wreath at theHudson Fire Memorial Service.

Te granite marker symbolizes the dedication of the Memorial Park.

Sunday, October 11: 12:14 a.m. Medical aid,Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 1:18 a.m. Fire call,Burns Hill Road. 11:24 a.m. Medical aid, WasonRoad. 11:39 a.m. Medical aid, Derry Road. 2:51p.m. Medical aid, Charles Bancroft Highway(L). 4:02 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, RobinsonRoad. 5:04 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 5:15p.m. Medical aid, Belknap Road. 5:24 p.m.Medical aid, Overlook Circle. 6:08 p.m. Medicalaid, Lowell Road. 9:53 p.m. Medical aid, GlenDrive. 10:32 p.m. Box alarm, Lowell Road.Monday, October 12: 12:47 a.m. Medical aid,Rangers Drive. 5:32 a.m. Medical aid, Burns HillRoad. 11:24 a.m. Medical aid, Charles BancroftHighway (L). 12:50 p.m. Fire call, West Road.3:30 p.m. Medical aid, Robinson Road. 5:00p.m. Medical aid, Jamesway Drive (L). 6:17 p.m.

Fire call, Lawrence Road.Tuesday, October 13: 10:47 a.m. Medical aid,Scottsdale Drive. 10:50 a.m. Service call, LionsAvenue. 2:13 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 5:26 p.m. Medicalaid, Bradford Drive (L). 5:41 p.m. Medicalaid, Broadview Drive (L). 5:54 p.m. Odorinvestigation, Richman Drive. 6:11 p.m. Smokeinvestigation, Derry Street. 7:10 p.m. Mutualaid Ambulance, Pelham. 7:37 p.m. Medical aid,

Jamesway Drive (L). 11:51 p.m. Medical aid,Greentrees Drive.Wednesday, October 14: 12:11 a.m. Medicalaid, Dana Drive. 8:09 a.m. Medical aid, CedarStreet. 12:11 p.m. Fire call, Pelham Road.12:36 p.m. Medical aid, Talent Road (L). 12:55p.m. Medical aid, Fox Hollow Drive. 1:12 p.m.Motor vehicle accident, Kimball Hill Road. 2:35

p.m. Service call, Muldoon Drive. 3:30 p.m.Blasting, Greeley Street. 3:46 p.m. Medical aid,Meadowlark Drive. 5:19 p.m. Motor vehicleaccident, Shadowbrook Drive.Thursday, October 15: 2:54 a.m. Medical aid,Brackett Lane. 7:50 a.m. Motor vehicle accident,Charles Bancroft Highway (L). 9:00 a.m. Medicalaid, Robinson Road. 11:07 a.m. Service call,Glen Drive. 12:34 p.m. Medical aid, KarasCrossing. 2:13 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,Lowell Road. 5:36 p.m. Medical aid, DerryRoad. 5:46 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, WebsterStreet. 5:50 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, FerryStreet. 11:23 p.m. Medical aid, Tracy Lane.Friday, October 16: 7:40 a.m. Alarm box detail,Derry Road. 7:47 a.m. Medical aid, McElwainDrive (L). 8:13 a.m. Medical aid, Tammy Court.8:23 a.m. Alarm box detail, Derry Road. 8:29

a.m. Medical aid, Cedar Street. 9:18 a.m.Medical aid, Butternut Street. 9:52 a.m. Medicalaid, Memorial Drive. 10:07 a.m. Medical aid,Lund Drive. 10:32 a.m. Service call, NottinghamStreet. 11:15 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, FerryStreet. 11:54 a.m. Medical aid, Cathedral Lane.1:22 p.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road. 3:53 p.m.Medical aid, Glen Drive. 6:27 p.m. Service call,Derry Road. 7:12 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,Central Street. 7:19 p.m. Motor vehicle accident,Derry Road. 10:38 p.m. Medical aid, CharlesBancroft Highway (L).Saturday, October 17: 2:56 a.m. Medicalaid, Fairway Drive. 3:20 a.m. Box alarm,Cross Street. 5 :06 a.m. Service call, HillcrestRoad (L). 6:15 a.m. Medical aid, CommercialStreet. 8:33 a.m. Medical aid, Lowell Road.9:58 a.m. Medical aid, Johnston Circle (L).

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Tis table is set for the many members of our p rofession who are missing from ourmidst today. o the community, they are firefighters. o us, they are brothers and

sisters. Tey are unable to be with us this evening. Allow me to share with you thesymbolism of this table that has been set for these fallen firefighters.

Te white tablecloth symbolizes the purity of their intentions to respond to theirdepartments every call.

Te red rose is for those who made the ultimate sacrificed- they gave their life so thatothers could live.

Te white rose is for those who witnessed and experienced tragedy and destructionfirsthand, and are still with us today.

Te candle reminds us of the light of hope they forever remain in our hearts. Teblack ribbon on the c andle reminds us of those who will never be coming home.

A slice of lemon is on the plate to remind us of their bitter fate.Tere is salt on the plate, symbolic of the tears shed by friends and family.

Te glass is inverted - hey cannot toast with us.Te chair is empty - they are not here, but lets not forget them.


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Winterize Your Outdoor Living Space in 5 Easy Steps(BPT) - Ahh the backyard - its served you well all

summer. But now the seasons are changing and colderweather is on the way. Which means you need toprime your property from the ravages of winter. Thatsright, its time to winterize!

Since you can finish your indoor winterizing as tem-peratures get cooler, it makes sense to winterize youroutdoor living space first. With that in mind, here is

a five-point checklist to help safeguard your homefrom Jack Frost for another year:

Prep your deck. Your beautiful deck has been

a source of outdoor enjoyment all summer long,so now its time to protect your beloved struc-ture before winter rears its ugly head again. Ofcourse, the amount of work you have to put intowinterizing your deck depends on your decking

material. For example, a durable, long-lasting material such as beautiful Western

Red Cedar requires the least amountof maintenance. That said, all decksrequire some upkeep.

So to preserve your decks luster,start by cleaning it with a warm soapysolution and a soft bristle brush (never power wash). Its importantthat you remove all dirt and debris from both the surface as well as inbetween the boards during this process because the more ventilationyour decking has through the colder months, the better it will look

come springtime. Next, inspect the deck for the presence of mold. Ifpresent, wash the deck with a mild oxygen bleach solution and leaveon the surface for 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Finally, removeanything that might leave marks on the decks surface from inconsistentweathering - think outdoor furniture, movable planters, door mats etc. As

for finishing your deck with a fresh coat of stain etc., thats really more ofa spring job (i.e. youre off the hook for another six months).

Inspect your windows.Take a stroll around your homes exterior andinspect each of your windows to see if any gaps or cracks are present. If

you find some, apply caulking to the openings and this will prevent cold

air from seeping through these cracks during the winter,which in turn, will cut down on your heating bills!

Protect those planters.These days, most planterboxes are made with Western Red Cedar. Thats becauseits naturally resistant to rot, decay and insects; andtherefore, doesnt require treatment from potentiallydangerous chemicals that can leach into your soil andplants. But like all garden beds, Real Cedar plantersneed protection during the winter months. Start byremoving all soil and cleaning the boxes as you did thedeck. Then if possible, store your emptied planters in

a garage, shed, under the porch etc. If you cant, thencover them with a water repellant tarp to protect frommoisture buildup - but make sure you dont seal thetarp. As with decks, its very important that you allowfor proper ventilation.

Trim those trees.As you walk around your houseinspecting your windows for cracks and gaps, this isalso a good time to take a look at your trees. Look fortrees that are old, appear weakened or diseased. In ad-dition to the trees themselves, you should also check forany dead branches, particularly those hanging near orover your home. As snow accumulates over the winter,

the weight may be enough to bring a diseased tree or branch down, potentially damag-ing your home. You can eliminate this risk by removing any dead trees or branches nowbefore the first snow starts to fly.

Guard the grill.If grilling is one of your favorite summertime activities, you dont haveto abandon it just because winters coming. A Real Cedar BBQ cover can protect youfrom the elements, allowing you to grill all year long. And because the cover is madefrom a naturally resilient wood like cedar, youll be BBQing in all kinds of weather foryears to come. You can find free plans to build your own BBQ cover in Real Cedarsoutdoor section.

For extensive project plans, maintenance tips & design inspiration, visit Real Cedar.com. Or if you like to DIY on the Fly, download the new Real Cedar Mobile Toolkitapp for fast and easy building facts. Available for free from Google Play Store and comingsoon to iTunes.

Take the Stress Out of Laundry with Timesaving Tips(BPT) - Laundry doesnt have to be a dreaded chore. With these effective and ef-

ficient tricks of the trade, youll be able to take down laundry one load at a time.These tips will ensure your laundry turns out perfectly every time.

Decode the clothing labelWhen you have a long list of chores, its easy to rush

through loads of laundry in order to get to the next itemson the list. But, this often results in discolored, faded ordamaged garments. Many of these issues can easily beavoided by reading the clothing tag and following theproper instructions. From sorting clothes by color and tex-

ture, to using thecorrect amount ofdetergent, readingthe label can helpkeep your favoritego-to pieces look-ing fresh.

Prevent FadingAfter youve

read the instruc-

tionsandsorted your clothes by color and fabric, prep your clothes to prevent fur-ther problems. Remember to always wash clothes inside out to preservecolors - this is especially important for dark clothes, like jeans. To keepyour bright colored fabrics from fading, try tossing one cup of salt intothe washing machine with your load. For whites, add one cup of whitevinegar to a load during the rinse cycle. As a bonus, the vinegar acts likea natural fabric softener.

Troubleshoot tough stainsThe key to successful stain removal is to fight back before it sets in.

From vinegar and table salt to club soda and lemon juice, many stainscan be eliminated using basic household products. No two stains are

created equal, so identify what type of stain youredealing with first.

While coffee and tea stains require cold waterand sponge treatment, pesky red wine spillsrequire a little more effort. First, soak in enzymepre-soak using the hottest water safe for the fabric.After laundering, if the stain still exists, try cover-ing the spot with table salt and let it set for a fewminutes. Then, rub vigorously with half a lemonand run through the laundry as you normallywould. Perspiration stains should be treated assoon as possible using warm water and detergentbefore washing. If colors have changed, its pos-sible to restore them by sponging fresh stains withammonia or vinegar and rising with water andthen launder with hot water.

Try do-it-yourself dryer ballsWhen drying towels or bedding, ditch the stan-

dard dryer sheets in favor of tennis balls. Usingone or two tennis balls as dryer balls helps evenlycirculate air in the dryer to keep fabrics soft andreducing the dry time. Plus, tennis balls are longlasting - eliminating waste and expense.

Keep your clothes looking their bestHelp your outfits live up to their stylish expecta-

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life of your clothes, but also will help you savemoney when compared to taking clothes to a pro-fessional dry cleaner. Before you begin pressing,set the iron to the correct temperature. You canfind this information on the tag. Whether yourewearing shirts, slacks, skirts or dresses, makethem look extra sharp by using Faultless PremiumSpray Starch. Spray starch will keep clothes crispby helping create a smooth finish and sharpcreases.For more laundry tips and tricks, visit www.fault-

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Five Tips to Get a Whole New Lookin the Bathroom, for Less

(BPT) - With some parts of the country already ex-periencing dipping temperatures and light flurries,it makes sense for homeowners to think about howto keep their home comfortable and performingoptimally throughout the colder months. Pu tting offwinterization efforts can lead to higher utility billsand fluctuating indoor temperatures over the coldwinter months.

Drafts and gaps in insulation coverage can be amajor contributing factor to higher utility bills andcan hinder the performance of your furnace. Warm

air continually escapes the home due to these gaps,forcing the furnace to work overtime to compen-sate. In addition to this, the U.S. Department ofEnergy suggests air leakage contributes to potentialmoisture problems that can affect occupant healthand the homes durability.

So how can you ensure that your home stayswarm and your family remains comfortablethroughout winter? Caulking and weather-strippingare two of the most popular and common tech-niques that can help address air leaks. Additionally, havingyour furnace equipment professionally maintained isanother simple measure. However, building experts willsuggest solutions that go further in terms of air-sealing.

High performance insulationOne of the most effective methods to eliminate air

leakage and live comfortably during the colder months is

ensuring your home is insulated with a high performanceinsulation solution. Traditional insulation is prone to leav-ing gaps and absorbing moisture, which in turn can have asignificant impact on occupants while allowing for signifi-cant energy loss. Replacing your homes insulation with ahigh-performance material such as spray foam insulation,will both insulate and air seal the home and lead to imme-diate cost savings. Insulation experts from Icynene suggest

that quality spray foam insulation can notice-ably reduce heating and cooling bills, whichcontinue over the long-term.

Installed by professionals, spray foam insula-tion, like that available from Icynene, workswell in all climates to completely seal thebuilding, filling gaps to stop air leakage andhelp reduce the strain on your furnace (orair conditioner during warmer months).As a long-term solution, spray foaminsulation helps maintain a comfort-

able temperature year round whilehelping to control monthly heatingand cooling expenses. Thanks tospray foam insulations air-sealingqualities, homeowners can reducethe size of their heating and cool-ing equipment since less effortis required to heat or cool thehome, according to Insula-tionSmart.com.

While air leakage can cause energybills to sky-rocket, a well-insulatedhome and economical winterizing canhelp you get through the cold wintermonths. Homeowners can learn thefive easy steps of selecting the rightinsulation for their home on icynene.com.

(BPT) - A bathroomremodel is one of themost valuable homeimprovement projects youcan undertake. Accordingto Remodeling Maga-zines 2015 Cost vs. ValueReport, a mid-range bath-room remodel of $16,000recoups 70 percent of itsvalue at the time of resale.

But what if you wanta great bathroom on asmaller budget? Or cravebetter efficiency and func-tion, but arent willing to lose the use of your bathroom during weeks of renova-

tion? Fortunately, a bathroom can get a fresh look with improved function andefficiency, without the hassle and expense of a full remodel.Here are five easy improvements that can rejuvenate your bathroom - and they

can each be accomplished in just one day!

1. Replace sink faucetsFaucets are more than just a functional bathroom element - they are the jew-

elry of a bathroom. A new faucet can redefine the complete appearance of a van-ity, and evoke the feeling of a whole new design for the bathroom. Manufacturerslike American Standard offer styles that fit with virtually any bath decor: classicto contemporary, cosmopolitan to country, refined to rustic. An online search forfaucet designs will yield numerous options. A breadth of options are available atlocal home improvement stores or a kitchen and bathroom showrooms.

Replacing faucets can also make your bathroom more water efficient. Olderfaucets generally have a higher flow rate than newer models, so more water, andmoney, goes down the drain. American Standard bathroom faucets have a flowrate of just 1.5 gallons per minute, using 32 percent less water than standard fau-cets, and are WaterSense-certified for high performance and water efficiency.

2. RepaintTheres a reason why painting is on virtually every list of must-do home

improvements - its a fast, easy and economical way to completely change howa room looks and feels. Most bathrooms will require only a single gallon of paintand one day to repaint. You can save money by doing the job yourself, too.

When choosing paint colors for a mini-remodel, remember that the bathroom isan oasis of relaxation, not just a place to shower and brush your teeth. Soothing,neutral tones on the walls will help inspire this sense of calm, while providing aplacid backdrop for pops of color in your accessories and linens.

3. Swap out hardwareIf the faucet is the crown jewel of your bathroom, the cabinet and drawer

hardware are lovely accents to tastefully complement it. Once youve replacedthat tired old faucet, its time to look at cabinet knobs and drawer pulls. Look foroptions that match the style statement made with your faucet - traditional, transi-tional, contemporary, eclectic, etc.

Keep in mind that coordinating the knob finish to the faucet will create a pleas-ing, cohesive look for your overall bathroom design.Popular finishes are brushed nickel, polished chrome,oil rubbed bronze and satin brass. Swapping hardwarecan be a fast, cost-effective way to underscore yourremodeling theme.

4. Upgrade your showerSure, a single spray showerhead thats 10 years old

can be adequate to get you clean. But a shower should

be an experience - a satisfying and relaxing one. Re-placing a single spray showerhead with a multi-functionmodel can provide varied spray patterns for differentpurposes - and help create a more spa-like experiencein your bathroom.

Plus, a new showerhead can save you money in thelong run, especially if your currentone is dated and inefficient. Water-saving models like the AmericanStandard FloWise Water SavingShowerhead use significantly lesswater than traditional models. A spe-cial aerator spins a mere 1.5 gallonsof water per minute to make it feellike a powerful spray.

5. Freshen the softer sideJust as new window treatments

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