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Religious events for the week of Feb. 9, 2013
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Stone arch bridges became quest for Milford man
I met Roger âFrenchyâ Desjardins in the early 1980s. He was a Milford man living in Jaffrey.
At that time, there was an organization called The Monadnock Region Association, a group of businesspeople who had joined together to promote the Monadnock Region, which they defined as reaching from Milford to Keene. I worked for them one summer assisting the office manager. The association later evolved into the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
The association published a little magazine called The Monadnock Regionaire.![]()
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Bishop Guertin celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Bishop Guertin High School is a private college preparatory school by definition, but what further defines and distinguishes BG is its Catholic school identity.
This identity is celebrated each year at the end of January during National Catholic Schools Week.
âCatholic Schools Week is about coming together as a community and acknowledging all of the true blessings we encounter on a day-to-day basis,â junior Nicole DâErrico said.
Catholic Schools Week took place from Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Each year, there is a theme for the school to live out throughout the week and to continue to model throughout the year.![]()
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Nashua South gymnasts compete in Think Pink Meet
Nashua High School South students were eager to spend a recent Saturday morning watching their classmates participate in a unique gymnastics meet.
A huge crowd of fans showed up at Nashua North on Feb. 2 to watch the annual Think Pink Gymnastics Meet. Nashua South, North, Bishop Guertin, Alvirne, Spaulding in Rochester and Farmington participated.
The meet brought rival schools South and North together because the gymnastics team has athletes from both schools. The four gymnasts from Nashua South are senior Selena Janosik, junior Lizzie Allard, sophomore Sarah Akel and freshman Danielle Nobles.âThis gymnastics meet is sponsored by the Nashua North and Nashua South gymnastics teams,â said Allard, an all-around competitor.![]()
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Alvirne High indulges in âFools for Loveâ
Every February, there is a certain holiday that allows everyone we know to indulge in a little chocolate, smile at the smell of fresh roses, go out to dinner and let someone know they care.
While all of these things are the conventional Valentineâs Day customs, Alvirne High School has a different tradition it carries on each year.
Every Feb. 14, the students in Class Act hold a fundraiser, which they like to call âFools for Love.â The purpose of this is not only to raise money for the Class Act thespians and their drama productions, but also to turn Valentineâs Day into something thatâs fun for everyone at the school.
Starting Monday at all lunches leading up to the big day, students are encouraged to buy a sonnet or poem for only a few dollars and send it to a classmate or friend they want to embarrass. On the holiday, the members of Class Act dress up as court jesters, or âfools,â and go to the classrooms of the people to whom the sonnets were sent. They then read the sonnet dramatically â which may include dancing, singing and possibly lying on top of a few desks.
âThe day will be filled with blushing cheeks, laughter and maybe a bit of desktop running,â said junior Samn Bernstein, a member of Class Act who will be participating in the project as a fool.
The sonnets that the jesters read to the students are made up of song lyrics, funny sayings and jokes that are meant to entertain the whole class.![]()
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Sea of white supports Nashua North teams
Nashua High School North and South faced off in their annual intracity basketball games on Feb. 1.
The exciting night feature back-to-back victories for the North girls and boys teams.
Fans in attendance most likely noticed the massive sea of white seated directly across from the North bench. That display was part of Northâs annual âTitan White-Out.â
Each year, students show support for the schoolâs varsity basketball teams by dressing entirely in white for the games against their crosstown rival, Nashua South. The tradition, modeled after Penn Stateâs âWhite-Outâ home football games, began in 2009 in an attempt to spark interest and increase attendance for the North-South hoop games.
âTitan White-Outâs goal is to increase school spirit,â said Nashua Northâs activities coordinator, Beth Kreick.![]()
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Satchel
Iâm a handsome, 2½- year-old kitty looking to be your âone and onlyâ in time for Valentineâs Day!
Iâm an independent guy, and I came to the shelter because it was difficult adjusting to the other dogs and cats in my former home. Because of that, staff members think I would flourish in a home thatâs fairly quiet with no other pets and adults only. Trust me â Iâm worth it!
I just had my teeth cleaned and will greet you with my sparkly smile, and once Iâm home Iâll be an easygoing kitty who wonât ask for much. If you give me time to warm up, youâll see what a great, loyal companion Iâll be â and I may even show you how much fun I can have chasing a laser pointer!
Please consider giving a sweet guy like me a chance, and donât forget, all new adopters receive a free first veterinarian visit to your choice of 16 local vets.
Pat
Hey, guys, itâs me, Pat! Iâm a bouncy 7-month-old pup looking for a family who likes to have a good time.
Iâm very energetic and love to jump up and give hugs, so I need a home without any young kids.![]()
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Fundraising to begin for major mural project planned for downtown Nashua
NASHUA â Downtown Nashua as a thriving arts community is about to get a very visible boost.
City Arts Nashua is sponsoring a major 40- by 35-foot full-color historic mural on the wall behind the parking lot of TD Bank at the corner of Main and West Pearl streets. Named the West Pearl Street Mural Project â âVivianâs Dreamâ â the massive piece of public art will bring a view of West Pearl Street in 1909 to a prominent 2013 location.
The arts organization will kick off fundraising for the project on Wednesday at the TD Bank Community Expo, sponsored by the bank and the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. The expo, which focuses on arts and culture, social services and education, will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 5:30-7 p.m.
âThis significant mural will enhance downtown Nashua and engage residents, businesses, restaurant patrons, shoppers and visitors with an historic public art experience,â said Marjorie Bollinger Hogan, board president of City Arts Nashua.
âWe feel that a project like âVivianâs Dreamâ that brings art, beauty and history to downtown Nashua will benefit our community and represents the high quality of life that Nashua has always been known for,â said Liz Racioppi, chairwoman of the Nashua Arts Commission.
The mural will be painted by Nashua mural artist Barbara Andrews on the wall of the 83 W.![]()
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Milford High team takes icy plunge for Special Olympics
After jumping into the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 2, Milford High School social studies teacher Steve Vetack had one thing on his mind.âMy feet were so cold that they didnât feel normal until Sunday afternoon,â he said.
Vetack, along with four others from Milford High â math teacher Cathy Croteau and juniors Jack Nichols, Emily Hutchins and Mitchell Roske â bravely dove in with hundreds of others in support of New Hampshire Special Olympics.
Every year, dozens of schools around New Hampshire join together at the annual Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach to raise pledge money to donate. To participate, teams must raise a minimum of $350, including a $50 registration fee.
Anyone can join the teams, and everyone is encouraged to donate. Milford was team No.![]()
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Campbell High School participates in Penguin Plunge
Campbell High School participated in its second Penguin Plunge at Hampton Beach on Feb. 2.
The Penguin Plunge is a fundraiser for Special Olympics in New Hampshire. High schools participated on Feb. 2, and another event was held on Feb.![]()
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Souhegan roof, HVAC key topics at Deliberative Session
The Deliberative Session for the Souhegan Cooperative School District was held in Souhegan High Schoolâs auditorium on Feb. 2.
The first order of business was to discuss the replacement of Souhegan High Schoolâs roof and HVAC system. The discussion focused on how outdated the systems have become. At the beginning of the roofâs life, it had a 14-year warranty.![]()
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Father Daughter Dance: Favored memory for Hollis Brookline High School girls
Growing up is something that everyone goes through, and if you go back and look upon your childhood, certain memories are sure to stand out.
Maybe it was the Christmas you got that doll youâd been wanting, or maybe it was your favorite birthday party with the bouncy house.
For many young girls in Hollis and Brookline, a treasured memory is the Father Daughter Dance that takes place at the Lawrence Barn.
For every girl who attends this magical evening, itâs sure to be a memory they wonât forget. After all, what little girl doesnât love getting dolled up and going out for the night with their favorite man â their father.
âIt was a great bonding experience with my dad when I was younger,â said Hollis Brookline High School junior Sophia Hall, who volunteers to help with the event.
The makeup, dresses and for some, even heels, can transform an average event into a night filled with beauty pageant style. Girls are adorned with corsages and jewelry, and for any little girl itâs quite the ordeal.
The barn is decorated with twinkling lights and soft, heart-shaped drapery, as well as pink balloons that float softly through the air. There is music in the background, and snacks and crafts for the younger crowd.
And for those who want to capture the moment with a picture, there is a professional photographer to help you out.
The Father Daughter Dance started in Hollis in 2006.
âThis year, we sold out a week before the dance, which has never happened before,â said junior Allison Andreola, who also volunteers for the event, âand we are excited for everyone to attend.â
I was a bit older for my first Father Daughter Dance, but being a new event, all of the girls in my grade were going to attend.![]()
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Greater Nashua students on Derryfield School Honor Roll
MANCHESTER â The Derryfield School announced its honor roll for the first trimester of the 2012-13 school year, including these students from Greater Nashua.
HIGHEST HONORS
GRADE 9: Carolyn Adie of Londonderry, Jessey Bryan of Amherst, Elsbeth Caulo of Amherst, Luke Chapdelaine of Hollis, Michael Chiasson of Pelham, Joseph Costa of Pelham, Ryan Goggin of Londonderry, Connor Haugh of Bedford, Alexander Jalili of Bedford, Rachel Larrivee of Bedford, Samuel Lynn of Windham, Madeline Pierson of Bedford, Mary Quinn of Windham, Ryan Stagg of Windham, Sarah Wilson of Pelham.
GRADE 10: Francesca Barradale of Bedford, Joshua Campbell of Bedford, Alexandra Campbell-Diehl of Bedford, Samantha Carbery of Amherst, Kaitlin Cintorino of Nashua, Anthony Esielionis of Londonderry, Joseph Holden of Pelham, James OâBrien of Amherst, Tess Regan of Windham, Elisha Shah of Nashua.
GRADE 11: Adrian Brooks of Bedford, Ryan Capozzi of Windham, Hannah Comeau of Bedford, Bennett Doherty of Bedford, Molly Fitzpatrick of Bedford, Cory Greer of Amherst, Leah Holden of Bedford, Roger Larrivee of Bedford, Brynn Polgrean of Bedford.
GRADE 12: Margaret Huckaby of Amherst, Rachel Larrivee of Bedford, Jingxian Liu of Bedford, Julien Nguyen of Nashua, Lindsay Pollock of Bedford, Daniel Schwartzberg of Bedford, Hannah Spierer of Bedford.
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 9: Jonathan Devine of Amherst, Zoe Morgan of Bedford, Noah Doherty of Nashua, Kiana Dorsey of Derry, Trevor Gagnon of Pelham, Brock Higley of Bedford, Ryan Hyde of Hollis, Andrew Johnson of Londonderry, Alexander Kaufman of Amherst, Margaret Levell of Windham, Julianna Muise of Windham, Burton Owen of Wilton, Emma Polgrean of Bedeford, Zachary Sherman of Bedford.
GRADE 10: Isabella Arend of Bedford, Andrew Benson of Derry, Christina Boucher of Bedford, Patrick Critz of Hollis, Emma Flynn of Bedford, Mitchell Huckaby of Amherst, Timothy Philbin of Bedford, Samuel Richmond of Bedford, Robert Rizos of Bedford.
GRADE 11: Jennifer Goleman of Nashua, Sierra Goodson of Amherst, Austin Hammer of Bedford, Yana Holden of Pelham, Olivia LoChiatto of Windham, Neil McCalmont of Hollis, Hailey Moll of Bedford, Margo Pierson of Bedford, Lily Steiner of Hollis, Madeline White of Hollis.
GRADE 12: James Adie of Londonderry, Shelby Anderson of Bedford, Everett Baker of Bedford, Laura Barstow of Windham, Eli Groves of Hollis, Thomas Quinn of Windham, Christopher Rizos of Bedford, Michael Salerni of Bedford, Michael Stone of Litchfield, Christina Williams of Pelham, Shi Ming Xiong of Windham.
HONORS
GRADE 9: Jared Farr of Bedford, Jesse Halverson of Bedford, Charlotte Leyden of Bedford, Dylan Muise of Windham, George Nicolopoulos of Windham, Emily van Duren of Bedford.
GRADE 10: John Cissel of Amherst, Riley Greer of Amherst, Connor Jackson of Derry, Griffin Lamp of Bedford, Patrick McGinley of Bedford, Allen Mello of Nashua, Alexandra Muskat of Bedford, Brittany Northrup of Bedford.
GRADE 11: Clement Chen of Windham, Jake Halverson of Bedford, Taylor Huxtable of Amherst, Brianna Smith of Amherst, Dillon Wright of Bedford.
GRADE 12: Erin Jackson of Derry, Raabia Malik of Londonderry, Nicole Moreira of Windham, Nicholas Regan of Windham, Stephanie Simonoff of Windham.![]()
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Merrimack Middle School Honor Roll
MERRIMACK â Merrimack Middle School announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2012-13 school year.
HIGH HONORS
GRADE 7: Kaitlyn M. Adams, Erica L. Agnew, Sebastian G. Altobello, Marissa E.![]()
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Derryâs Upper Room seeks food donations to keep up with demand
DERRY â The Upper Room, a family resource center, is calling upon the southern New Hampshire community to help support local families by contributing to its food drive in February.
The Upper Roomâs food pantry, which serves Greater Derry, offers nutritious meal options to those in need. The pantry is open weekly, and allows families access to a wide range of healthy food staples.
About 120 families are fed every month by The Upper Roomâs food pantry, and the agency has seen an increase in the need for additional donations.
âWe always see a surge in generous donations around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, but contributions quickly taper off with the beginning of a new year,â said Kimberly Bavaro, executive director of The Upper Room. âGiven that hunger is a year-round concern for many families, we are working to make sure we have an adequate supply to address their needs.â
Items sought include pasta; sauce; peanut butter; canned proteins such as tuna, chicken and beans; shelf-stable milk; cereal; macaroni and cheese; and ready-to-make dinners. The Upper Room also encourages those interested to call to see whatâs needed.
Donations are accepted from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.![]()
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Program helps Greater Nashua families handle stress
NASHUA â As we continue to dig our way out from the recent snowstorm, stress levels can rise â from financial stress, school-related stress and normal family stressors.
If you have a child or teen who isnât following rules, isnât actively participating in school and is making risky decisions, this can add to the burden that parents are already facing.
Thanks to a partnership among The Youth Council, Nashua Childrenâs Home and the city of Nashua, families are now able to enroll in the Community Intervention Collaboration to help reduce their stress.
Starting with an assessment with a master-level counselor, families are able to get to the root of their childâs behaviors and identify goals, and are then linked to supportive community resources to help them work toward their goals. They then participate in a 12-week follow-up to ensure theyâre making progress, and additional resources are offered in the event the family needs more help.
âThis program is voluntary,â Youth Council Director Betsy Houde said. âItâs designed for Nashua parents that are committed to getting back on track before their child winds up being arrested or dropping out of school.â
Funded initially through a pilot grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Clowes Fund, a grant from the city allows the program to be offered on a sliding scale. Houde said the program can accept up to three new families each week and currently has openings.
For more information, call 889-1090 and ask for the intake counselor or visit www.theyouthcouncil.org.![]()
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Dunkinâ Donuts donates to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire
The Couto Family Dunkinâ Donuts restaurants, represented by Matthew Couto, recently presented a $9,400 check to Make-A-Wish New Hampshire.
The funds were donated throughout a nine-week period by guests of various Dunkinâ Donuts restaurants owned by the Couto family in Merrimack County.
Guests who donated received a pinup icon in the shape of a Make-A-Wish star and were invited to write their names down to display their generosity.
The funds will be used by Make-A-Wish to benefit Wish Kids such as Ally, an adorable 3-year-old from Concord who is battling neuroblastoma. At Allyâs wish, Make-A-Wish New Hampshire and volunteers built her dream playhouse in her backyard, complete with a big blue slide and her very own mailbox.![]()
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Thanks for donations to RISE silent auction, Holiday Gala
To the editor:
The Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) would like to publicly thank all of the sponsors of the silent auction held during our annual Holiday Gala on Dec. 11, 2012. We appreciate their generous donations.
The following businesses donated goods and services:
Alecâs Shoe Shop, Symphony NH, Senior Activity Center, YMCA of Greater Nashua, Curves of Nashua, Myoptic EyeWear, Absolute Nail Care, Hands in Motion, Marc Anthony Hair Studio, Christina Breton Hair Salon, Beckonings, Lucky Dog Thrift Shop and Certified Automotive Solutions.
The following individuals donated goods and gift baskets:
Mary Levine, Alberta Sullivan, Jacki Gallagher, Pat Hurd, Delores Davis and Lydia Owre.
A special thank you to Alan Archambault of Alpine Grove in Hollis for accommodating the RISE group and for going above and beyond the call of duty.
For information about RISE, visit online at www.rivier.edu/rise or www.facebook.com/RISE1997.
RISE Executive Committee Delores Davis, President Connie Owen, Vice President Louise OâConnell, Treasurer Ellen Dyrek, Secretary![]()
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Nashuaâs Childrenâs Winter Garden to hold open house
NASHUA â The Childrenâs Winter Garden will hold an open house for prospective parents at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12.
Parents are welcome to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and ask questions about programs and the curriculum. Light refreshments will be offered, along with an opportunity to meet current parents and board members.
The Childrenâs Winter Garden has been serving the Nashua community since 1952.![]()
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Local volunteers to shave heads to support childhood cancer research
PEPPERELL, Mass. â The St. Baldrickâs Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at the Pepperell Park Street Fire Street on Wednesday, March 20.
More than 30 volunteers will have their heads shaved in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to conquer childhood cancers.
Over the last 10 years, the Pepperell event has shaved 336 heads and raised more than $140,000 for childhood cancer research.
This year, a raffle and silent auction will be held at the event to help meet the goal of $25,000.
The event is will be held at the fire station at 38 Park St. from 6 p.m.![]()
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