Rimkus: Hudson residents celebrate 50th anniversary on cruise

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Rimkus: Hudson residents celebrate 50th anniversary on cruiseHUDSON – Hudson residents Richard “Dick” and Pam Bushey, who were 50 years wed on Dec. 3, celebrated with a Norwegian “Encore” cruise in January with more than 60 family and friends on board. Their seven-day cruise in the eastern Caribbean started Jan. 9. 

Lisa (Rego) Cabral, an ordained minister, officiated at the renewal of their wedding vows and the couple cut a traditional wedding cake. During the couple’s “first dance,” the wait staff sang “Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” To add to the festivities all the women wore “fascinators,” headpieces from another era. Their marriage vow renewal party included: Jane Houde and Anne Blake of Hudson; Jody and Paul Blanchard, the couple’s son “R.J” Bushey and his wife, Kelly, and their sons, Evan and Ethan. 

Hudson native “Dick” Bushey and Marlborough resident Pam Dorchester were married Dec. 3, 1972 at Marlborough Methodist Church. Pam was a school bus driver and supervisor for about 40 years, retiring in 2015. “Dick” worked for Suburban Propane for many years, as an Acton school bus driver and for Napa Auto Parts, Hudson. 

Best wishes to both!

New officer joins force

Latest appointment to the Hudson police force is Heather Manning, who has served 15 years in another community. Officer Manning holds a bachelor of arts degree in legal studies. She was sworn in at Town Hall by Assistant Town Clerk Jeff Malachowski and will be assigned to modified field training for a few weeks. 

Hudson native celebrates 102

Hudson native Marjorie Valliant will mark her 102nd birthday on Feb. 16. Ms. Valliant was one of the original homeowners on Plant Avenue in the 1940s. She sold her home seven years ago and now resides at The Highlands, 129 E Main St., Unit 126, Westborough MA 01581. The 1939 Hudson High School graduate remains active and enjoys The Highlands. 

Final rites

Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, archbishop of Boston, was among those paying his respects to the late Rev. Fr. Ronald G. Calhoun at his funeral Mass Thursday, Feb. 2 at St. Michael Church. Rev. Fr. Calhoun, 75, passed away at his home in Uxbridge on Jan. 27, after a lengthy illness. Ordained to the priesthood in 1972, St. Michael Parish was his last pastoral assignment. Fr. Calhoun was the pastor at St. Michaels from 2007-2018, and he was granted senior retirement that year.

Attention vendors

Sarah Cressy announces that the 35th annual Hudson Community Fest, an old fashioned street fair, will be held Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are now being accepted for vendors and sponsorships. For more information go to [email protected].

Free VR event

Hudson Public Library will host a virtual reality Video Game Free Play event Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Children’s librarian Jillian Bennett invites children ages 8-10 to explore virtual worlds with Oculus Quest or play the latest titles on X-Box, Play Station 4 and others. Register at huds.pl/events or call the library 978-568-9645.  The Video Game event is sponsored by the Hudson Cultural Council. 

Valentine’s dinner

First United Methodist Church will sponsor a Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. at the church hall. Tickets are $10 each for the sit-down dinner prepared by Barbara Moore and her crew. Menu will include stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, salad, veggie and dessert. Tony Funches of “The Platters” will entertain. All proceeds will benefit the church. 

Hug a Senior

AMSA students will sponsor a “Hug a Senior” Valentine delivery on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. For a $20 donation students will deliver a balloon, plush friend, treats and hand-written card to your selected Senior. For more information go to [email protected].

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Feb. 12 – Shawn Powell, Tiffany James and Ryan Brennan
Feb. 13 – Velma Rocheleau, Tara Bauer, Beth Bertonassi, Jennifer Torres, Robbie and Liam Zina
Feb. 14 – Jean Luther, Michelle Correa, Greg Waterhouse, Gary Gannon and Arthur Balthazar
Feb. 15 – Pam Bushey, Bill Hopkins, Michael Cabral and Mark Johnson
Feb. 16 – Cheryl O’Leary, Kenny Durkin and Dennis Pierozzi
Feb. 17 – Shelby Searles, Nina Smith, Duane Homer and Kaleigh Brennan
Feb. 18 – Mike Kauffman, Kimberly Kearney, Jeannette Pauplis, “D.J.” Johnson and Evan Bushey
Feb. 19 – Nelson Sousa, Scott Campbell, Mecia Wright, Sue Gird, Kathleen Domenicucci and Nicolas Caramanica
Feb. 20 – Lynn Kerner, George Lawton, Karen Michaud and Benjamin Wilson-Chase
Feb. 21 – Jackie Hester, Dawn Rich, Jack Ryan Yates, Sara Siktberg, Sue Albertini and Alyson Siniawski
Feb. 22 – John Rich, Emily Pollard, Cheryl Santos and Mason Holyoke
Feb. 23 – Helen Trumpolt, Tammie Teabo, Joe Bairos and Katie Krasinski
Feb. 24 – Peggi Sullivan, Katie DeRusha and Ralph Davis

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Feb. 14 – Mario and Christine DiMare, Trina and John Zompetti
Feb. 15 – Dave and Ellen DiLauro
Feb. 19 – Bryan and Brenda Quinn, Al and Peggy Yesue
Feb. 20 – Bob and Eileen Sullivan
Feb. 22 – Horst and Ann Huehmer
Feb. 23 – Phil and Trudy Durand
Feb. 24 – Allen and Laurie Brown

LOOKING BACK TO 1972

Selectmen granted hackney licenses to Arthur Redding, George McGee, Erroll Fleming and Mike Connington. Selectmen voted that on Election Day poll workers would get lunch from Dagwood’s, dinner from Rotary Diner and coffee and doughnuts from Hudson Diner.

Community Thrift Shop at Hudson Unitarian Church offered men’s suits, topcoats and jackets. Cast of Hudson Catholic High senior play “Gloria Mundi” included: Linda Casaceli, Linda DiTomasso, Ed Karvoski, Mary Stankus, Colleen Schlickman and James DeMartino. Reinelde Poole was secretary of  the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School. Nancy Andrysick was touring Europe with the Anna Maria College Concert choir.

Send items for Hudson Happ’nings to 18 Cottage St., Hudson, MA 01749 or email rrimkus18@comcast.

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