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Hudson~Litchfield
“Thumbs up to Coach Mike and Coach Chris of the U8 Blue Angels. Thanks for volunteering your time and making this softball season about having fun for our girls. We couldn't have asked for better coaches!”
“Thumbs up to Mrs. Ashe’s 4th Grade Class at GMS for putting on a spectacular play of ‘Red Writing Hood.’ Your hard work and perseverance really paid off! Thanks for entertaining all your guests!”
“Thumbs up, two huge ‘thumbs up’ to Marion for shooting pool absolutely amazing and making it possible for the 5-0 gang pool team to win the state tournament and to get to go to Las Vegas to play for $25,000! Hoorah!”
“Thumbs up to Kyle for an excellent triple during Sunday’s game! ‘ Thumbs up to Kevin for a $2.00 stop in the infield!”
“Thumbs down to the 7th grade student at HMS that went in my sons backpack and stole his iPod Touch. Parents please, if your child suddenly appears with one, question it. My son saved his money to buy it and it's new clear case. Please return it to the school's main office, no questions asked.”
“Thumbs up to Rosita Lee Dance Center and Shelly Latulippe-Klimas on their 20 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Capitol Center on June 6th. The teachers and students outshined themselves during this very exciting production. We loved the final number with all the company members with confetti and balloons. Keep up the good work--can't wait to see what you come up with next year.”
“Thumbs down Hudson. ‘Thumbs down’ to the Fixit Program as they seem to pick and choose who they will help and it doesn't seem to be based on need.”
“Thumbs up to Barbara our Route 14 Bus Driver, Nottingham West Elementary School. You are the best ever! Thank you for getting our precious children to and from school safely and for always having a smile on your face. We will miss you dearly and you’re ‘have a nice day’ every morning. Enjoy your summer! Love -The McNally Family.”
“Thumbs down to the girls varsity Soccer coach for not bothering to show up to the sports banquet, nice way to support your team! The assistant coach made it, where were you?”
“Thumbs up to the Alvirne Varsity Baseball & Softball teams! You both had fantastic seasons and should hold your heads high!”
“Thumbs down to the teenagers that are ‘hanging’ at Greeley. Parents, beware. There’s a lot more going on there than you think.”
“Thumbs down! To HPD - when are they going to make their presence known on Lowell Rd by Dunkin donuts in the AM?? It’s a battlefield just to get by there. People cutting you off, crossing solid lines, running lights etc. You can be sure they'll be on Lowell Rd. in the PM - during bumper-to-bumper traffic. The one morning they were seen...waiting in line at D.D. - BLOCKING traffic on Lowell Rd. - guess the sign ‘Do not block traffic - police take notice’ at the Dunkin Donuts does not apply to them!!
“Thumbs up to the Alvirne Broncos Baseball Team for bringing not only passion to the field, but for the sense of community they brought to their town. Well done boys, mission accomplished, even if it isn't the one you had hoped for. We're proud of you. Broncos still believe!”
“Thumbs down to the Fox Hollow neighbor complaining about the neighbor leaving their “assigned” parking spot open while they go away. First, each unit is allowed TWO parking spots; not three or four like some neighbors (maybe that is who you should be complaining about). Second, maybe if you had asked this neighbor they may have let you park in their spot while they were away. Third, if this problem bothers you so much why you don’t bring it to the Condo Association or the Board of Directors, that’s what they are there for.”
“Thumbs up to Kor-da-roy, Top O' the World Topper, Jonesy, Haganosirous, Zachariah, KB, D, Big Mac, Mattie K, and Goldsack for a phenomenal senior baseball season. You all brought pride to the Broncos!”
“Thumbs up to Coach Lee for a banner year...Alvirne HS Teacher of the Year, and Coach of runner-up State Champs...way to lead on and off the field.”
“Thumbs down – To the whiney person at Fox Hollow complaining about a condo owner not using their assigned parking spot for their second vehicle on weekends and using up the free parking spot. If this bothers you so much, why not ask them if they would mine you using their assigned parking spot on weekends when they are away. It amazes me how people have lost the art of communicating with each other. You could let them know that you would be happy to watch their condo while they go away on weekends. But if you just go ahead and use their parking space without their permission, then don’t be surprised to find your car towed.”
“Thumbs up and congratulations to Doug for receiving the Bishop Guertin academic achievement award for Mathematics. We are all very proud of you. Dad, Mom, Andy, Ca-Li and Iggy!!”
“Thumbs down – To the parent complaining about their child being told to be quiet at lunch or reporting to room 208. I don’t know what your 70’s was like, but if I came home from school and told my parents I was sent to detention, it would not matter what the reason was, my parents would side on the school for not obeying the rules no manner what they were. If you’re not supposed to talk, then don’t talk. That’s what’s wrong with parents today. ‘My child never does anything wrong.’ By not teaching your child to obey the rules, they end up dysfunctional later in life in the working world.”
“Thumbs up to Matt for being chosen as the HOBY representative for Campbell High School and ‘thumbs up’ to how well you have been doing this year. We know it has been a real challenge but you have never given up and we are very proud of you. And ‘thumbs up’ to Emma for having a very successful first year at Eckerd College. It was all new, but you rose to the challenge and accomplished so much yet also stayed true to yourself in the process. We are so proud of you guys. You guys are the best! Love Mom and Dad.”
“Thumbs up to John Spencer and all the AA Tiger coaches---Thank you for a great baseball season! Owen P”
“Thumbs up to our son Justin Maher on making Dean’s List! You continue to make us all so very proud of you. Love, Mom & the rest of the family!”
“Thumbs up to coach Brian on his exceptional coaching skills, as well as his interaction with the team players. You teach sportsmanship first and foremost. That there are no superstars, just a super team… and that truly makes for a team of winners. All the boys have come such a long way! With many thanks from the ‘vocal’ Mom. Haha!”
“Thumbs up and ‘thumbs down’. I have to compliment the Rodgers family for making the new library a reality. No reflection on the Rodgers family, this comment is directed to the architect. I have visited the library several times including the dedication. And I’m very disappointed at the dark and dingy lobby. No bright paintings, dark rooms and all the wood paneling looks like the entrance to a funeral parlor. I also have to walk the entire lobby before I am greeted by anyone. I suggest you move the checkout desk closer to the middle under all of the plaques and put bright paintings on the walls you can rent them from the Concord library facilities. I suggest that some of the pressure be removed from the ladies room door. I use a walker and find it hard to open the door.”
“Thumbs up to the new fence that was installed on Daniel Webster Drive. It looks awesome. Great job.”
“Thumbs down to the Spinners coaches who had all 3 of their sons on the all-star team when they weren’t even the best players.”
“Thumbs up to the homeowners on Daniel Webster Drive who continue to work on their house. It looks great. It makes the whole neighborhood look a whole lot better. Keep up the good work it looks great. I can’t wait to see what you’re next project is going to be.”
“Thumbs up. I have been a member of Gold’s’ gym for several years. I find the staff at this gym to be very personable and helpful. The machines are state of the art and very seldom in disrepair. The cardio machines have their own fans, the comfortablity of the person exercising depends on the length and intensity of the workout. I also find there is more friendliness and camaraderie among the member ship. I am a much happier member with this new ownership.”
“Thumbs down to any politician who votes for National Health and allows a health Czar to decide who should receive treatment for a life-threatening illness.”
“Thumbs up to the Hudson Police department for their increased monitoring of the Hudson Fish and Game club. Our fathers, uncles and grandfathers spend hours there doing ‘non-fish’ and game related activities and then get behind the wheel. We want them to get safely home and not hurt anyone.”
“Thumbs down – To Cindy leaving CHS. I always hide my phone when I was around you. The halls will be boring now. Wherever you go the kids will love you there too. No matter what you said we knew that you cared for us and always tried to help us. A big ‘thumbs up’ to you Cindy!”
“Thumbs down- To The Hudson School District for not hiring Rivier graduates. People work very hard to get there degrees and Hudson refuses to hire Rivier graduates. I found this out the other day. Hudson you are an unprofessional school district. This is from a very angry taxpayer of Hudson, NH!!!”
“Thumbs up, way up to Lindsay C. for graduating with academic honor from Alvirne High School. Now you're a Northeastern Husky majoring in Nursing. We're all very proud of your accomplishments in high school and in dance at Rosita Lee Dance Center. Mom, Dad, and Kristen”
“Thumbs down to the house on Ireland St who thinks our tiny street is the Hudson Speedway. You won't be happy until there's a casualty!”
“Thumbs up to Mitchell and Andrew for two of the best hits during the playoffs! We knew you could do it!”
“Thumbs up to Hudson's AAA Marlins cheerleaders! Goooo Marlins!”
“Thumbs down to Sheila, Sheila answer the phone! Sheila why won't you answer the phone? Don't shield the Metal Roof Guy. Is he out ‘buttoning up’ another roof? When is he going to ‘button up’ mine? Must be a long line....Hope no one else is waiting.”
“Thumbs down to the person on the corner of Lorraine Street and Belknap Street who instead of taking care of his dog's waste decides to throw it in the street. I was driving on Belknap Street and you were in your yard throwing your dogs poop on the street. I drove by the next day and saw it all over the road. Please pick up after your dog properly.”
“Thumbs up to the Litchfield Middle School Administration and Teachers! Without your dedication and commitment to help students our son wouldn’t have been able to have such a successful year. Ms. Ellis, Miss Beckley, Mrs. Bowie, Mr. Lecklider, and Mr. Lubelczyk you have all given so much of your time and have provided us with such a sense of comfort it is most appreciated. Thank you again for all that you do!”
“Thumbs up to Jon for doing such a great job this year in school and in baseball! We are very proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished! Love, Dad, Deena and Caly.”
“Thumbs up to Caly on her graduation from Kindergarten! You did an awesome job this year and we’re so proud of you. Way to go Jellybean! Love, Dad, Deena and Jon.”
“Thumbs down to the woman who thinks the middle lane is for getting into traffic. Maybe you should put on your glasses and see that all the arrows in that lane point out. The middle lane is for making a left turn out of traffic. So yes, you were cutting him off.”
“Thumbs up to Jason on The Litchfield School Board. It's about time we have someone who is out of the loop and not afraid WHY??. He does ask the tough questions we taxpayers want answers to. My home value is down $130,000 since last year, got a 2% pay cut- the money train has stopped! We want the best education, but enough is enough. The town is in financial trouble, and the elitist school board had better realize. Let's see if the budget committee has the guts to stand up to the school board this year. The voters will!”
“Thumbs up to the woman selling flowers at the bottom of Burns Hill Road. Her garden has always been so beautiful I'm excited that she's selling off some of her beautiful plants. She is friendly and knowledgable. Thank you for the beautiful flowers! I will be excited to watch them grow in my own garden.”
“Thumbs up, congrats and where did the time go. What a great four years.”
“Thumbs down to the woman in Litchfield who organized the protest ‘rally’ to the school board meeting. I agree that the materials may be objectionable to some, however the issue was solved by the Superintendent and Principal well before the school board meeting. Even though the issue was resolved, did your group come to the board meeting just for publicity by the papers? Many, many think so.”
“Thumbs down to Jason G on the Litchfield school board for his childish behavior. He apparently also doesn't understand what a non-public session is.”
“Thumbs down to Hills Garrison School for holding Field Day outside in the rain all day. If I had known my daughter would be out in the rain all day I would’ve came and picked her up. Why not reschedule or move some activities inside so the kids aren’t soaking wet all day.”
“Thumbs up, way up to Laura Bisson (& Kaleigh) for making the NWES 5th grade farewell picture presentation. It was so thoughtful and the children enjoyed it. We have been so lucky to have you with us at the school and we will miss you beyond words. Thank you for all you have done! Peace out Mrs. Bisson”
“Thumbs down to the state rep who complained about the stories in the CHS Short Story Class. You lost 3 votes in our house.”
“Thumbs down to the censorship of books in Litchfield. Wake up parents—do your think your children are so easily swayed by something they read in high school. Students should be given the opportunity to discuss controversial subjects in a safe environment.”
“Thumbs down to the Litchfield parent who is currently raking the English Department at Campbell High School through the coals, over literature that was selected to be read in class. It is amazing that one would choose this course to make a point. How about having rational conversations with the people involved, rather than disparaging hard working teachers that do nothing but care for and provide for our children, at the expense of their own personal lives. Going to the media and forcing this firestorm was in extremely poor taste and judgment. Have you even once thought of what this might be doing to your children at the school?”
“Thumbs up, two thumbs way up to the Hudson policemen, paramedics, and firefighters that responded to my 911 call on Wednesday the 17th. They were professional, kind, and very comforting to me, my two-year-old son (who had trouble breathing), and my four-year-old daughter who was understandably anxious. We felt we were in good hands.”
“Thumbs up to Holly for another High Honor Award for the year. We are very proud of you and know you will continue to do great in High School.”
“Thumbs up to Caroline, Mikaela, Christina, Hannah, Kylie, Olivia, Meaghan, Elizabeth, Rachel, Rebekah, Sarah, and Sierra. Great season TBirds!”
“Thumbs up, way, way up to Hudson Memorial's Language Arts teacher Ms.Glaude! You have been my favorite teacher ever! Thanks for all that you've taught me. You're the best!!! Love, Shaylyn D.”
“Thumbs up to our son Nicholas. Student of the Month, Citizen of the Quarter, High Honors for the year, and Highest Achievement in Math awards. You have worked hard this year and it shows. We are so proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad.”
“Thumbs down to School Superintendent Randy Bell for not handling school issues properly. When a teacher allegedly endangers a student and puts the students in closets with dead rats and mold, I would expect more than a slap on the wrist.”
“Thumbs down to the Hudson School District and Shawn Jasper for hiring a new farm manager based on Politics and Shawn Jaspers recommendation, as opposed to experience and someone who has a degree and who has volunteered at the Alvirne Farm every day for the past year. Shawn Jasper why can't you mind your own business as opposed to getting into something you should have no say in. We are tired of the town of Hudson being run by Shawn Jasper. This is not the town of JASPER, its the town of Hudson.”
“Thumbs down to CHS, boy did you make a big mistake. We love you Cindy!!!”
“Thumbs down to the lack of appreciation for the music program at HMS. These students work extremely hard all year, as do the conductors, and they are rarely recognized for their achievements. For example, in the 8th grade slideshow, there were numerous pictures of the sports teams, but only one of Swing Choir. Also, students are forced to attend pep rallies for sports, but there are never any pep rallies for music. When the band plays for these pep rallies, half the audience isn't even listening! The disrespect for these highly talented and diligent students is astounding.”
“Thumbs down to Litchfield Superintendent for apologizing for the books. Stick up for yourself, stick up for the school and more important stick up for our kids. Why let one mother decide what we read? Let the kids that want the class take the class. Maybe I should get a lawyer and argue freedom of speech. I feel sorry for that mothers children, I'm sure they're embarrassed.”
“Thumbs down to the Litchfield mother that thinks she should decide what our kids read. If you don't want your child (and I mean child) in the class don't let him take the course. My student on the other hand can handle the books in question. I feel sorry for your child when she or he goes off to college. My student will be mature enough. Time too cut the strings and let them grow up. I feel sorry for your children.”
“Thumbs down to the town of Litchfield for letting someone come in and change things because they don't like it. Leave our students alone. Let them learn and grow up to be responsible adults. If I don't like what your teaching in a class I won't let my son take that class but I won't try to stop others from taking it. Don't take away choices.”
“Thumbs down to the Hudson School District for mistreating and under appreciating your last three Alvirne farm managers over the last five decades. They were taken for granted along with the farm volunteers that poured out their generosity to help the farm and helped keep agriculture alive in this area. You let politics take over and run the farm and because of this you are losing great people that made a great farm team. ‘Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and your a 1000 miles away from the corn field’.”
“Thumbs up to ‘Squeezer’ for being there to sit back and smile. Seeing that grin across the crowd always gets me going more! I've said it before and I will say it forever... you are my rock (haha and I'm your little rocker!) and just amazing. I'm so lucky. Now lets go make some noise in the neighborhood!! Love ‘Squeeze’.”
“Thumbs up to Hill Garrison PTO for a fun filled 5th grade Farwell carnival. Everyone had a great time.”
“Thumbs up to Ms. Patty for all your hard work at both Hills Garrison and HMS. The 5th grade year books are terrific! Thank you.”
“Thumbs up to Coach Mike, Coach Frank and Coach Lou for a great soccer season. See you in the fall. GO WINGS!!”
“Thumbs up to Ms. Regina. Thank you for being our girl scout leader.”
“Thumbs up to Coach Mike. Thank you for coaching the U11 Wings this spring. Your coaching days will NEVER be over. We can’t wait until the fall.”
“Thumbs up to Providence college. I do know alumni from BC, PC and Holy Cross. In fact, they are all doctors!!!”
“Thumbs up & up & up... to Kim E. for all her accomplishments this year at HMS, You are an amazing daughter who makes me proud everyday! Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! Congratulations for all your achievements and making Honor Roll all year! I love you to the moon and back!”
“Thumbs up, way up to Bryce for graduating from 4th grade at GMS! We are very proud of you and wish you all the best at LMS in the fall! Love you! Dad, Mom, Cam and Kodi.”
“Thumbs down to the misguided individual who claims they ‘know how to drive,’ then following it up by saying ‘the middle lane is to get out onto a busy road.’ Hmm. Last I checked, that lane was a left turn only lane. Are you one of those people that also think a right turn on a red arrow traffic signal is legal too? Perhaps checking your facts will save you from showing your ignorance.”
“Thumbs down (from an out of state guest) to the insensitivity in announcing future plans for the graduates at CHS. Graduation night should be a level playing field for all. Overall, the graduation for Campbell HS were a very pleasant experience.”
“Thumbs up to Dr. Dan for once again performing a near miracle on my little old girl ‘P-nut.’ She's back to her old self, tearing around the house and hollering at the top of her lungs. I wish my own Dr. treated me with as much interest and dedication as you do with my animals. Good luck on your new Lowell Rd. location. You know I'll be back and I hope every pet owner in Hudson gives your truly remarkable services a try. Thanks to you and your staff my furry ones will live long happy lives.”
“Thumbs down to the old pick up truck driver, again. You need to know that the middle lane is for making left turns, into and out of side streets. And thanks for admitting you were ‘angry and nasty’.”
“Thumbs down to Orchard Christian Fellowship Church for continuing to use the ‘Londonderry Presbyterian Church’ name! Why are you continuing to use that name if you wanted to separate from them??”
“Thumbs up to the U10 Blast for their great win at States! Congrats to all of you, you all worked as a team. Thanks to the best coaching staff I have ever seen. There is no comparison to Baseball in Litchfield. Fairness, Real coaching and no favoritism. The Blast Coaches and organization is the biggest pleasant surprise.”
“Thumbs up, way up for the AAA Rangers Hudson Youth Baseball Champions!! Congratulations to coaches Kevin, Michael and Allen. Thanks for a spectacular season! Congratulations for a job well done to Max, Patrick, Zachary T., David, Carl, Michael, Tyler K., Tyler L., Jacob, Zach R., Tyler W., Tyler W. and Jonathan. All of you played so hard and gave your best. You truly are champions.”
“Thumbs up to Patrick Rauseo!!!! You played a great game and Mom and Dad are very, very proud of you. Fantastic job on the mound! What else can we say, but GREAT JOB P.!!! Congratulations to the AAA Rangers 2009 Hudson Youth Baseball Champions. Great job boys!”
“Thumbs down to the Hudson SuperCuts... awful and appalling service! Never Again!!”
“Thumbs up to Linda C and Mary B for all that they have accomplished in the past months. I am so extremely impressed in your abilities!!! Absolutely Amazing!!! Just think what you both can do next!!!”
“Thumbs up to the coaches of the Silver Dolphins! Way to go team, you did awesome! XOXOXO, Lolly”
“Thumbs up to Litchfield Instructional softball team Golden Stars. And to our coaches, thank you for teaching us how to throw and hit and catch! Golden Stars Rule! XOXOXO, Lyndsey
“Thumbs down to someone who ‘mis-spoke’ about a situation being ‘mis-handled’ and it snow balled into something it shouldn't have and you didn't have the courage to tell the truth, knowing what the outcome was going to be. Knowing how it was going to affect their lives, you messed with their lives over a lie you didn't have the courage to correct! Instead you had your new best friend join in on the lies and she then told some beauties some straight out, flat out lies!! Karma!! What comes around goes around and you'll get yours! How can you two sleep at night? How do you live with yourselves knowing that THIS could have been stopped? If you had only done the right thing and fessed up!! It is so unjustified!! It's so wrong!”
“Thumbs up, way up to Coach Tony Scafidi and the 2009 ASA State Champs the 10U Litchfield Blast! You know how to bring out the best in the girls, they all played at the top of their game when it really mattered. Back to back State Championships! Enough said.”
“Thumbs up to Coach Roy, Team Mom Jen and the 10U Orange Flames on your 1st place win. You girls just got better and better as the season went on. Congrats to all for a job well done!”
“Thumbs up to all of the people who supported the American Cancer Society last week in so many ways to make the Relay for Life event and fundraiser a success! Thanks especially to T-Bones, The Pizza Man at Connie’s, the 99 Restaurant for donating raffle prizes, and to Stonewood School staff for your help and support. And ‘thumbs up’ for the rain staying away Friday night!”
“Thumbs down to Comcast the local cable service provider for charging a $31 installation fee and $100 internet installation fee plus $3/month modem rental. That’s $131 just for installation. Guess who won’t be going with Comcast. ‘Thumbs down’, way, way down.”
“Thumbs down to Regina owner of Fashion and Lace consignment shop. Since she has closed her shop I have been trying to get my things back. I have called every day she returned one call and told me to meet her at her shop and she never showed up. Plus she owes me money as well. This is no way to run an honest business she is not an honest business woman.”
“Thumbs up to Bri. Even though they did not let you graduate you are still a class act in my book. The craft puppet you did not do for your quarter credit to graduate is not needed anyway. The Litchfield school system already has plenty of puppets.”
“Thumbs down to the old man climbing trees in his backyard to wipe out the squirrels with his sling shot. Leave the poor squirrels alone.“
“Thumbs down to board member Lee Lavoie. Since when is problem solving a waste of time. What an insult to the hardworking administration.
“Thumbs up to our team captain Betty Holt your dedication and commitment led our team to number one thank you Betty. Love from the Pink Panthers.
“Thumbs down to the person who hit the geese on Pelham Road you should know better.”
Pelham~Windham
“Thumbs down to any politician who votes for National Health and allows a health Czar to decide who should receive treatment for a life-threatening illness.”
“Thumbs up to my wife and I. After last December's ice storm and being without heat or power for almost a week we decided to spend our tax return on a 20kw standby generator. We read the jealous sinister comments written by our wonderful townsfolk here in Windham about those fortunate or smart enough to have generators and the fact they were running Christmas lights while others had no power. Well that should be lesson enough for all to have learned...get prepared! So the next time the power goes out instead of besmirching your intelligent neighbors by candlelight we hope you will all be warm and well lit and if not, Shame On You for your lack of intelligence.”
“Thumbs down to the BOS for not seeing past the Town Administrator. Is he the puppet master or are you folks just sticking your heads in the sand. Either way come election time the Voting Taxpayers will see you are not doing your jobs. BTW Did you forget you are supposed to work for US not him. To my fellow Pelham Taxpayers who are fed up with the goings on down at Town Hall GET OUT AND VOTE! Send them packing. I will guarantee once the BOS feel pressure from the voters Town Hall policies and the Napoleon complex will vanish.”
“Thumbs down to those in Pelham that think a poll about funding new schools in Pelham will help the school committee to get more money out of an over taxed town. We were cautiously wondering how to survive last year and now we are in a state of panic. As we age we need to think about how we will be able to pay the tax collector. Those in govt. positions will never stop growing. They want several new Fire Stations and Schools, but it won't stop there. Please don't hate me because I'm growing old. I live in an old tiny house and choose not to pay for your Mc Mansion lifestyle.”
“Thumbs up to the start of another exciting year in Pelham - Windham news. We again have half of Pelham's school committee bashing the other half over she said she said issues. She wants a new school or she wants to put on an addition or maybe one of the she's wants to still get together with Windham. The problem is not who's idea spends 5 or 10 million more or less than the others ideas. They can go on trashing each other and trashing us hillbillies, but come spring I'm still voting NO to a new high school.”
“Thumbs up, way up to Mrs. Bronstein at PES! Your students adore you and have each learned so much from you this year. Thank you for sharing your love of teaching and best wishes for a wonderful retirement. Pelham was fortunate to have you. You will be missed!”
“Thumbs down to the eighty-five million dollar with interest Pelham school. Divide that number by the amount of private sector workers and my share is around twenty-five thousand dollars. Divide the project by only the workers with children still in school and you’re probably up to fifty thousand per worker. With numbers this staggering its easy to see why this proposal is only endorsed by those with children who will then move out of town when their children graduate. Take today’s cost to educate a Pelham student. Add the cost per student to build the new school hire all the new teachers, staff, and maintenance workers along with all the utilities and supplies then what is your new cost per student? Looks like they will never tell you that number.”
“Thumbs up to the great guys at the Pelham Transfer Station. Always helpful and friendly. Thanks to the attendant who saw my Lake Winnipesaukee license plate and two weeks later gave me an antique license plate frame for my collection.”
“Thumbs down to Austin. He is almost as ugly as Clint.”
“Thumbs up to Austin. Even though you have failed at almost everything you have ever attempted, we still love you. Well kind of. Ok, not really. ‘Thumbs down’ to Austin, you are a failure.”
“Thumbs down to the person that wrote ‘thumbs up’ to Trent, at least your trying.” How Rude!! You should be ashamed of yourself. And this goes the same for the person that wrote ‘thumbs down’ to Clint, he is ugly.” I am almost positive I know who wrote these awful comments (starts with an A, and rhymes with Boston) and am very close to calling your mother. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all. Pelham and Windham have no need for you, so why don't you just leave. You truly are an awful, awful, person.”
“Thumbs up to Christian Hobbs and his flag football team the Panthers! I am so proud of Christian! I can't wait to watch you play next year! I love you! Love Auntie Jodi”
“Thumbs up to rationalwisdom.org/pelhamschools, a website where we can come together to identify issues and potential solutions within the Pelham school district. It's time to get the facts, remove the rumor, and move ahead!”
“Thumbs down to the people who attended the F.L.O.W. Book Pre-Sale on June 4th who grabbed books by the handfuls, quickly filling multiple large canvas bags and boxes with as many books as they could get their hands on (hardly reading the titles) and in their frenzy, shouldering and reaching in front of other patrons. This behavior has been observed at previous F.L.O.W. book sales. It is offensive and should not be tolerated by those in charge. Some guidelines need to be established and put in place prior to any future book sales.”
“Thumbs down to the change derangement that’s still alive and well even as Obama’s approval ratings plummeted to an all time low of -1 in the latest Rasmussen Poll on Monday. The current Administration has created a handful of new government jobs in Washington D.C. but has left millions of other Americans jobless across the country. Now the latest healthcare initiative, nicknamed “ObamaCare”, will enforce heavy fines on employers until they provide more health coverage to their employees. Businesses won’t be able to afford the expense, so they’ll cut even more jobs. Thumbs way down.”
“Thumbs up to the gardeners at the Highland Avenue Apartments. Your hard work made for a nice little flower garden. It's looks great! Thank you for the nice scenery!”
“Thumbs down to the utility company running fiber cable up on route 38. You hire a detail cop for 8 hours but your only there from 10 am to 2 pm and that includes having your lunch and you only come out between rain-drops. If it was a broken pole callout you would be working in the rain no problem. When can Pelham expect high speed service? In 2012 maybe?”
“Thumbs up to the students and staff at Pelham Elementary School for their generous and thoughtful donation of books for the Quartzsite, Arizona Children’s Library. This very small and economically strained community is struggling to bring literacy to its children. Their tiny modular library has staffing and supply problems due to their marginal budget. Pelham can be proud of their own YOUNG AMERICAN HEROES. A special thanks also goes to their Principal, Alicia LaFrance, for her rapid response to my request. Nancy Dixon”
“Thumbs down to Pelham Parks and Recreation for not cancelling tot soccer on the rain-soaked Father's Day morning. While players' families can choose to skip an event, your volunteering coaches are obligated to appear unless you cancel. It was obvious that the overwhelming majority of 3 year olds were staying home that morning. Your decisions directly affect not only your coaches but their entire families as well. Happy Father's Day?”
“Thumbs down to the left wing loons. All we ever seem to hear from them is how Obama inherited this and that from the Bush administration. The money bail-outs are not working and now he’s pushing through a National Health Care Bill that could end up being another multi-trillion dollar nightmare for the taxpayers. Meanwhile it has taken 1/2 a year for Obama to decide what kind of dog to get and which church to attend. Decisive leadership at it’s best.”
“Thumbs down to the 2 Pelham school board members who voted for an additional assistant superintendent. What were they thinking? Lets just spend 100,000+ per year when we don’t have it. To quote a Windham school board member we will have one assistant in charge of curriculum and one in charge of the high school. Then we can hire two more, one for the middle school and one for the elementary school. School board members don’t let Windham lead you down the poverty path.”
“Thumbs down to the Pelham fire department for taking engine 3 and an ambulance to a yard sale.”
Salem
“Thumbs down to any politician who votes for National Health and allows a health Czar to decide who should receive treatment for a life-threatening illness.”
“Thumbs up to the Salem Police Department motorcycle cops for their QUIET bikes. And ‘thumbs up’ to the new, and very visible, bright green and black uniform shirts. These shirts prove that a motorcyclist doesn't need a loud bike to be noticed.”
“Thumbs up. On behalf of all the parents of children on Bus 317; I am sending a heartfelt THANK YOU to Gina for driving our children to and from North Salem Elementary School this year. You are so wonderful to our children and we are so lucky to have you as our driver. Have a great summer and we will see you in September!!!”
“Thumbs down to the officer working detail on Shore Dr and E. Broadway in Salem the morning of Wednesday, June 17th. I had my 2 year old son in the car when you said, “Go, go, go! Idiot!” How dare I obey a traffic law and ensure the safety of my child when you haphazardly waved me through without checking for traffic?! You were more interested in chatting with your fellow officer and drinking your coffee. Your comment was rude and inappropriate. My son should never hear his mother called an idiot, especially by a police officer who vows to protect and serve but apparently without respect.”
“Thumbs up to the neighbors on Pond St who spend a lot of time cleaning up the trash that gets tossed out of car windows onto their lawns every day. A big ‘thumbs down’ to the inconsiderate people who empty their car while driving down the road. Keep the trash in your car please. Try throwing it in a trash receptacle for once. It is amazing how many people really have no concern for other people's property.”
“Thumbs down to the change derangement that’s still alive and well even as Obama’s approval ratings plummeted to an all time low of -1 in the latest Rasmussen Poll on Monday. The current Administration has created a handful of new government jobs in Washington D.C. but has left millions of other Americans jobless across the country. Now the latest healthcare initiative, nicknamed “ObamaCare”, will enforce heavy fines on employers until they provide more health coverage to their employees. Businesses won’t be able to afford the expense, so they’ll cut even more jobs. Thumbs way down.”
“Thumbs down to Jane who doesn’t think criticism is healthy to democracy and apparently wants to critique my political opinions instead of tolerating them and moving on. The hypocrisy is blatant. She requests a positive attitude towards the current administration while in the same breath states negative feelings against the former administration. But her position is not new, we’ve heard it millions of times. You’ve enjoyed your free speech, now I’ll enjoy mine.”
“Thumbs down to the small thinker who isn't grasping that spending 20% of US GDP (more than any other country in the world) on average healthcare is the problem regardless of who that money is going to. A bigger thinker should advocate getting all of the unnecessary hands out of the healthcare ATM, both corporate and government, instead of focusing their Obama bashing that pushes the agenda of those who would continue to tap into that healthcare till as if it were a bottomless supply of insurance company corporate profits.”
“Thumbs down to National Grid. Does anyone notice how dark it is on the corner of Shadow Lake Road and Zion Hill Road, the 111 detour? The 2 street lights have been out since December. I have been calling National Grid since March to get them fixed. It is a very dark and dangerous corner. Last week there was finally an accident there. Please help me get this fixed by calling National Grid at 1-800-322-3223. They are poles #561 and #562. Someone is going to get killed there.”
“Thumbs down I do have a backbone but you don’t you can dish it out but you can’t take it.”
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