submitted by Lucy Wilkerson, Pack 610

The Tiger Scouts in Pack 610 know exactly how caring and
professional our Pelham Firefghters are. On Friday evening
November 16 our gracious hosts opened up the Fire Station and
talked to our young frst graders, their siblings and parents about
fre safety as well as giving them a frsthand view of the inside of an
ambulance, a fre truck and how they get the water into those hoses!
Part of the requirements for earning the Tiger badge is taking
part in a series of Go See Its Our boys have already visited the
Library and learned about the history of Pelham, theyve opened a
meeting for the Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting with the Pledge
of Allegiance and toured Pelham PTV. This visit is one of the many
highlights of a young scouts year.
In their small training room, Lieutenant Paramedic Greg Atwood
reviewed age appropriate fre safety tips such as stop, drop and roll,
touching door handles, laying low, etc., with our cubs. He went on
to explain that the decals once used on bedroom windows to alert
a frefghter are now being replaced with an action. Lt. Atwood
explained that when frst on the scene of any fre, a frefghter is
assigned to quickly walk the parameter of the building looking for
anything unusual that you would not ordinarily fnd outside; items
like a pillow or stuffed animal. The Lieutenant told the boys; If you
or your family is stuck in a fre, especially if you are on the second
foor, throw an object out the window directly under the room
you are trapped in. This alerts the frefghters that some needs to
be rescued. Donning his apparel beginning with his pants, boots,
jacket, helmet and mask he explained the importance of each piece
of his frefghting equipment. Going on to demonstrate to the boys
that if you hear someone calling your name and it sounds muffed, or
you hear us breathing into this oxygen mask like this, you shouldnt
be afraid, we are there to come and fnd you and rescue you. We
might sound like Darth Vardar, but we are the good guys!
Next, the boys favorite reason for visiting the fre station, checking
out the trucks! Fitting 24 people into the small cramped space of our
current fre house was challenging but the frefghters made sure that
all the boys got their questions answered and got a chance to check
out each truck they were invited to visit. A highlight for the boys is
when the frefghters showed them the Jaws of Life and explained
how it worked.
Cub Scout Pack 610 would once again like to shout out to our
Local Pelham Heroes, our very own Firefghters. Thank you for
the tour and a very special thank you from a Scout Leader for the
tenderness and reassurance shown to one of our scouts who was so
worried and anxious about his pet getting lost in a fre. The evening
made it another great reason to live in Pelham.
Soon well be visiting another bunch of Cub Scout Favorite Heroes,
our Pelham Police Department! For more information about scouting
or about our pack visit us at www.pack610.com.
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by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members and SAU
administrators are facing some diffcult decisions,
as they prepare for next years operating budget.
With a still faltering economy and only slowly
diminishing unemployment rate, keeping the
budget from any substantial spike is of paramount
importance.
Interim Superintendent Henry LaBranche spoke
about the issue during the school boards meeting
on November 20. Initially, the requested school
budget for next year came in at 10 percent higher
than the current allocation, LaBranche said. The
main reason for the 10 percent increase was for
additional staff members, plus some additional
hours for other positions. After initial revisions by
administrators, however, the proposed increase was
just about cut in half, now standing at 4.58 percent
above the budget for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Windham School District is operating on a
default budget this year, following a defeat of the
proposed operating budget this past March. The
current default budget amounts to $42,114,822.
The proposed operating budget for next year is
currently proposed at $44,045,583. The only areas
where increases occur are funding for an additional
school bus, new staff positions and technology
equipment. Everything else has been reduced,
SAU Business Administrator Adam Steel stated.
Even if voters decide not to support the proposed
budget for the 2013-2014 school year, the default
budget that would take its place would still be
3.46 percent higher than the current years default
budget. If the school boards proposed budget for
next year fails to get suffcient support this coming
March, the default budget to which it would revert
stands at $43,573,211; a hike of $1,458,389 over
the current years default budget (3.46 percent
increase). The increase in the default budget
from last year to this year is due to statutory and
contractual obligations, over which the school
district has no choice in providing funding.
Dr. LaBranche emphasized that administrators
continue to revise the proposed budget. Were
looking for that middle ground, he said. We
need to address space issues, while still being
sensitive to peoples ability to pay. With its
existing space constraints, Windham has one of the
worst student-teacher ratios in New Hampshire.
According to Steel, Windham would need 17
additional teachers to meet the average size class
in New Hampshire and even if those additional
teachers were to be hired, there wouldnt be
suffcient classroom space in which to put them.
We have added an additional teacher (sixth grade)
to the proposed operating budget, he said. Thats
what we have the space for. Statistics indicate that
there will be an additional 33 students enrolled in
Windham schools next year.
Steel explained why a default budget for next
year would take a substantial leap. Of the total
$1,458,389 projected increase, the following
are included: $462,000 for the employer funded
portion of the State Retirement System (statutory
obligation), $240,711 health insurance (contractual
obligation), $228,021 for costs related to the
SAU split from Pelham (contractual obligation),
$207,646 for special education transportation
(contractual obligation), $186,880 for regular
student transportation (contractual obligation)
and $65,853 for special education programming
(statutory obligation). Fortunately, to partially offset
some of the increase, there will be a $120,875
decrease in the interest due on the bond for
Windham High School (debt service account).
The default budget is non-discretionary, Steel
added. There is no wiggle room.
One of the changes proposed that is not
mandated is a reorganization of the school
districts special education administrators. While a
director would remain at the overall district level,
administrators would also be added on a full-time
basis at Windham High School and Windham
Middle School. Under the new proposal, an
administrator for special education would divide
his or her time between Center School and
Golden Brook. We need to do a better job at
the middle school, LaBranche told school board
members. Full-time dedication is needed at the
middle school, he said. The needs become more
complicated as students mature.
A proposal intended to save money for the
school district includes eliminating the full-time
facilities management director and the part-time
school bus transportation director and increasing
the hours for the business administrator assistant to
full-time. According to Steels calculations, these
changes would save about $85,000 per year.
Other proposed staff changes include a new case
manager at Center School; a full-time intervention
teacher at the kindergarten level; an increase in
hours for the school nurse at Golden Brook; a new
high school science teacher, due to insuffcient
offerings at the current time; a new high school
business teacher, due to a signifcant demand
continued to page 6 - School Budget
Proposed School
Budget Up 4.58%
Over This Years
Default Budget
submitted by Patti Letizio, Windhams Helping Hands
Windhams Helping Hands (WHH) is so thankful to be a part of
such a generous community.
Recently, all four schools - Golden Brook School, Windham Center
School, Windham Middle School, and Windham High School -
participated in a food drive. Together, students collected thousands
of pounds of food to be distributed for Thanksgiving. The donations
were checked for date codes at school level by the Wolverines and
other student volunteers. Once collected, the Windham Firefghters
transported the food to Windham Searles Chapel where it was then
sorted and boxed by the Windham Womans Club and Veterans from
American Legion 109, as well as WHH members. WHS students
moved tables and town employees helped with table setups. Any
extra food was then brought to Shepherds Food Pantry to be
distributed as needed.
A joint venture indeed.
Thank you to the many individuals and groups involved each year
to make this such a successful event! Windhams Helping Hands is
truly grateful.
Windham is an
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Volunteers who helped make this drive possible pose with some of the donations
by Diane Chubb
Pelham residents recently received their local property tax bill, and
some were surprised by the large amount due.
In Pelham, voters make decisions at Town Meeting regarding the
town and school budgets. However, the tax bill cycle does not refect
these decisions until the November bill, seven months after the Town
meeting.
It can get confusing, admits Board of Selectman Chair Bill
McDevitt. My guess is that some residents saw their June tax bill
and believed it included the tax increase for the new fre station.
Brian Carton, Chair of the Pelham School Board, made a
similar statement. The voters supported our warrant articles
for improvements to the high school this past March. However,
because of the tax cycle, they are just now seeing the cost of those
improvements in their tax bills.
The fscal year for the town runs from January 1 through December
31. Town Meeting in March essentially sets the budget for the year -
but three months into the year. Warrant articles passed in March as
not part of the June tax bill. This is because the full amount of the tax
increase/decrease cannot be determined on spending alone.
The town receives other revenue that lowers the full tax amount.
This includes car registrations, dog licenses, hunting licenses,
etc. Thus, the NH Department of Revenue Administration sets
every towns tax rate in October. New tax rates are effective in the
November tax bill, and continue to the following June.
The increase for Pelham property owners refects approximately a
14 percent increase.
The town budget increased from $6.38 to 7.49 per thousand. The
school budget went from $11.38 to $13.26 per thousand. Including
the state and county taxes, it adds up to $24.40 per thousand.
Although the increases were explained in great detail before the
Town Meeting in March, some residents were still surprised by their
bills. On the town message board, some expressed their surprise that
voters had approved the warrant articles. Others were wondering
what the tax increase was, in fact, buying for the town.
In March, voters agreed to pay for the new fre station. Because
this expenditure was not a bond item, it only required 50 percent + 1
of the vote. This is a one-year expense and will not be carried over to
future years.
Voters also approved the expenditure of over $1.4 million
for improvements to Pelham High School. These included the
installation of a new HVAC system for $500,000, air conditioning for
$400,000 and sprinklers for $500,000. All were part of the meeting
the NEASC requirements for the high school. The warrant articles
were special warrants that allow the school board up to two years to
expend the funds.
These increased rates will also be refected in the Pelham residents
June 2013 tax bills.
Despite the one year costs, some residents fear that future tax bills
will be equally high.
At a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, Doug Viger emphasized
that they intended to keep their commitment that the tax increase
related to the fre station would only be for the one year.
However, the Pelham School Board is requesting voter approval of
$1.75 for a new 4-room kindergarten addition to Pelham Elementary.
This is the last year that the town will be eligible for the 75 percent
state reimbursement.
Pelham Tax Increase Surprises Some
Firefghters Visited by Tigers
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The Windham Womans Club Thanksgiving Families Project was wonderful and
special for so many families to enjoy a delicious meal and joyful time! This was a
collaborated effort with Windham Womans Club and Windhams Helping Hands.
Thank you to our chairman Marie Russo for volunteering her time and hard work in
organizing our Thanksgiving Families Project. Thank you to our members for their
time and hard work.
Joining in this wonderful, community-wide effort were the Windham Womans
Club, American Post 109, Windhams Helping Hands, the four Windham Schools
and members of the Windham Fire Department. A special thank you goes to Donna
Markham, facilities coordinator of Searles School and Chapel, where Thanksgiving
family baskets were set up.
submitted by Kim and Charlie McMahon
The 2012 Charles Trevor McMahon
Appreciation Award was recently presented
to Kate Shorten at Windham High School.
Charlie and Kim McMahon of Windham
established this annual award 15 years ago
with the help and cooperation of the Windham
School system.
The McMahons were motivated to institute
this award, in their sons name, to help
recognize and encourage outstanding service
by educational assistants in the Windham
school district.
The McMahons son Charlie is a special
needs young man with signifcant challenges
who was given the opportunity to prosper
in an inclusive school
environment. This award
was inspired by all the
wonderful instructional
assistants that Charlie
has had throughout his
classroom experiences in the
Windham Schools. Charlie
is presently a happy, socially
active 26 years old young
man assisted by his amazing
Direct Support Person,
Jessica Karcz of Pelham.
This years recipient, Kate
Shorten, is an educational
assistant at Windham High
School.
Kate received a plaque
for her accomplishment as
well as a $300 check from
the McMahon Family. A
2012 Charles Trevor McMahon
Appreciation Award Presented
to WHSs Kate Shorten
plaque is also displayed at Windham High School
this year engraved with a list of all the past annual
recipients.
This award recognition will continue to be
awarded annually to commend such instructional
assistants that have truly made a difference
in the life of a student and have continued to
demonstrate such high standards in our school
system. Congratulations to Kate Shorten!
Kathy Shorten holding award with Charlie McMahon
Joint Thanksgiving Families
Project Appreciated by Many
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Windham Womans Club Tanksgiving Family Project.
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at Windham BOS Meeting
At the Board of Selectmen meeting this past Monday (11/19), Dave
Sullivan (Windhams Town Administrator) proposed increasing the town
budget from $12.4M to $12.7M. Tis proposal represents a modest increase
of 2.73 percent but it does not include any changes in the police and
frefghters contract, which are still in negotiations.
I believe that while the proposed increase of $300K could be considered
a relatively small amount by many, Chairman Breton replied, A $337,000
increase in spending is above comprehension for me. My frst reaction was
one of sincere appreciation.
Ive always believed that our elected ofcials should spend our taxpayer
money as if it were their own and over the years that Chairman Breton has
served as a Selectman, he has continued to hold that value close to his heart.
His leadership and fscal restraint is refected in each of the towns budgets
during the years he has served as a Selectman resulting in our towns
controlled, responsible spending. Te town budget (which is separate from
the school budget), has remained fat for at least four years which is quite
an achievement. Especially since fscal responsibility seems to be lacking in
most elected ofcials at all levels of government.
Over the past few years I know too many people in our community
that have had difculty making ends meet, with some losing their homes.
Tese unfortunate situations place additional burdens on their families and
negatively impact their children. Mr. Bretons sensitivity to these types
of economic realities is something I hope all of our elected ofcials will
embrace, and take to heart that it is their responsibility as our public servants
to be good stewards of our tax dollars.
Ken Eyring, Windham
Former State Representative Apologizes
In 2004 the citizens of Salem and Windham blessed me with one of the
honors of my life when they elected me to the New Hampshire House of
Representatives. It was a privilege for which I will always be immensely
grateful and I thank them for allowing me eight rewarding years representing
them. Additionally, I am deeply indebted to my legislative colleagues for
so many treasured friendships and memories. I wish the new legislature
Godspeed as they undertake the consequential 2013-2014 legislative session.
While I am proud of my accomplishments and success at the State
House, nothing can erase my regret about the manner in which my service
concluded. Words are inadequate to articulate my disappointment; therefore
I will simply say I am profoundly sorry. Tere are no excuses, I should have
known better and I do know better.
Some have asked, Whats next? My frst priority will always focus on
being a good husband and father. In addition to these personal joys and my
professional endeavors, I will begin a journey of dedicated public service and
volunteerism to fully account for my errors and channel my disappointment
in a positive way that continues serving New Hampshire. I plan on
dedicating myself to increasing access to justice, promoting the importance
of ethics, and assisting disadvantaged children and veterans.
Tis humbling journey will last for the rest of my life and will cultivate
increased magnanimity, growth, and devotion to my Catholic faith. While
some will always celebrate my lapse in judgment, I humbly pray for an open
mind as I work to rebuild faith and earn forgiveness from those who blessed
me with their trust and friendship.
Hon. D.J. Bettencourt, Salem
Host Families Needed for Hockey Players
Each season the Cyclones Hockey Club recruits talented junior hockey
players from across the country, Canada and Europe. Tese players show
great potential to play at the college level, and beyond but do not live within
a reasonable driving distance of the arena. To take advantage of this great
opportunity, the players need families willing to share their homes, and
become a home away from home for them. Tese boys, ages ranging
from 16-20, have been able to complete their high school educations, take
classes in local colleges, or hold part time jobs while pursuing their hockey
opportunities and dreams. In most cases, very strong bonds are made
between the player and his billet family as well as with the players family.
Our players have proven to be great role models for younger children in the
billet family, as they demonstrate hard work and determination to achieve
tough goals. Te player needs a bed, bureau, closet space and a desk or
table and chair. Families receive a monthly billeting stipend for each player.
Some have found it easier to house two players as they then travel together
and are company for each other. Host families have included traditional
two-parent families, single-parent families and empty-nesters too. All
thats really needed is a willingness to help a player pursue his dream by
providing a good home. We are currently looking for housing for a few
players beginning January 2 through the end of March when the hockey
season ends.
If you are interested in the possibility of being a host, please call Denise
Dollof at 603-475-1289. Your willingness to share your home and family is
all it takes, and you will truly make a diference in a players life.
Denise Dollof, Windham
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Following four years of
decreasing town operating
budgets, Windham is fnally
faced with a slight increase for
next year.
Town Administrator David
Sullivan unveiled the proposed
2013 operating budget during
the selectmens meeting on
November 19. Coming in at a
total of $12,715,207, next years
initial proposal is about 2.7
percent ($337,629) higher than
the operating budget approved
for 2012. The operating budget
for this year totals $12,377,578;
which is more than $9,000 less
than the budget approved for
2011.
General government
expenses account for 16.27
percent of the proposed 2013
town operating budget, while
48.75 percent falls under public
safety, 9.12 percent under the
highway department, 7.31
percent under sanitation and
9.96 percent under recreation
and culture.
The town operating budget
proposed for 2013 shows a total
decrease in general government
expenses of $90,490, while
public safety functions show a
total decrease of $7,235. Debt
service is also down slightly
for next year. The highway
department shows an increase
of $15,320 for next year,
while sanitation expenses are
proposed to go up by $18,880
and culture and recreation are
proposed for an increase of
$17,870.
Sullivan explained that no
additional employees are
proposed to be hired during
2013, nor do selectmen
plan to fll the maintenance
directors position vacated by
Al Barlow, this past August.
Currently, Highway Agent
Jack McCartney, in addition to
his usual responsibilities, has
taken on many of the duties of
maintenance director. Salary
and beneft related savings
are expected to top $113,000
during 2013, Sullivan said.
Savings are also expected to
come from the health insurance
account in an estimated amount
of $26,640, due to a premium
holiday.
Sullivan also noted that a
two and a half percent wage
increase is being considered
for non-union employees.
Town employees belonging to
the police, fre or municipal
unions have any wage increases
included in their contracts.
One of the biggest
anticipated increases for 2013
is in the area of employer
contributions to the State
Retirement System. Beginning
July 1, Windhams contribution
for town employees is expected
to rise by a total of $91,630,
for the subsequent six -month-
period.
For the next several weeks,
individual department heads
will be presenting their
proposed 2013 budgets to
selectmen; after which a fnal
decision will be made on
moving a proposal forward.
Voters will make their voices
heard on the issue next March.
Initial Town Budget Proposal
Shows 2.7% Increase
Community Events ---------
Saturday, December 1
The Windham Development Department,
in partnership with Windham High
School, the local business community and
several non-proft organizations will be
holding their First Annual Holiday Shopping
Extravaganza. This event will be held at Windham
High School, 64 London Bridge Road, from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. They are looking for local businesses
interested in selling goods and/or services at this
exciting event. Contact Laura Scott, Community
Development Director, at 432-3806 or lscott@
windhamnewhampshire.com if you are interested
or would like more information.
Saturday, December 1
Are you looking to ft in some holiday
shopping? Or would you like to just take
a break and go out to eat while your kids
enjoy a delightful, holiday magic-flled day?
On December 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Windham
High School, your children can participate in
Santa Sitting, a fundraiser to beneft WHSs
Senior class of 2013. Your child will be guaranteed
a day of fun activities, pizza for lunch, and of
course, a visit with Santa! Note: please bring a
bagged lunch for your child if they have a food
allergy. All children dropped off for Santa Sitting
must be potty trained.
Saturday, December 1
The John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post
10722 Pelham, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
welcome the public to a Holiday Dinner
and show! The event will be held at the
St. Patricks Parish Center, 12 Main Street,
Pelham, and will feature an all-you-can-eat pasta
dinner and visit from Santa! Also, enjoy the
Claudia Combs Music Academy Holiday Show.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a 50/50
raffe and door prizes as well. Bring your camera
for a free photo with Santa! There is a cost for
the tickets, with a discounted price for kids under
12. Contact Mark McCabe at 603-635-1540, or
by email at: vfwmark.mccabe@yahoo.com. All
proceeds beneft Pelhams VFW Post 10722.
Saturday, December 1
The Windham Community Band will
celebrate 15 years of community music-
making. The event will be held at
Searles School and Chapel in Windham
from 2-5 p.m. Past and present band members,
friends and family, business contributors, and
supporters from the Town of Windham will come
together to socialize, reminisce, and celebrate
the organizations short but very active history.
The program will include a buffet lunch, musical
entertainment by talented soloists and ensembles
from the band, video of Concert Band, Swing Band,
and Flute Ensemble performances, band photos and
memorabilia, and more. Contact David Howard at
603-965-3842 or musicandcats@comcast.net.
Wednesday, December 5
Treat your family to a showing of The
Polar Express and support a special
cause at 6:30 p.m. at Chunkys Cinema
Restaurant in Pelham. Each ticket is free in
exchange for at least one canned food item or a
new, packaged and unwrapped childrens toy. All
gifts will be donated to the Food Pantry of Pelham
at St. Patricks Parish. Additional donations are
welcome. Seating is limited so we require that
each adult be accompanied by no more than three
children. Tickets are sold on a frst come, frst
serve basis and may be reserved by visiting: http://
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and beverages may be ordered at Chunkys at your
own expense as is customary. We
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at 5:30 p.m. for dinner. The
event is sponsored by Chunkys
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Saturday, December 8
Cub Scout Pack 610,
Boy Scout Troop 610
and Pelham VFW Post
are hosting a Pancake
Breakfast with Santas Elves. This
all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast
features bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, milk and
juice, and will be held at the First Congregational
Church, Main Street, Pelham, from 7:3010 a.m.
There is a cost for the breakfast, and kids under
age 3 eat for free. Each ticket gets you a raffe
chance to win our Elf on the Shelf and friends
raffe basket. Stationary will be provided for all
children who wish to write their letters to Santa
Claus. Our Scouting Elves will insure that the
Big Guy gets them in time for Christmas and will
even send a return receipt so you know he got
it. For tickets or more information, please email
pack610nhatgmail.com.
Saturday, December 8
The town of Windham will hold their
Annual Tree Lighting from 3-5 p.m. at the
Town Hall and Town Common. Santa and
Mrs. Claus will arrive by fre truck around 3
p.m., escorted by the Salem High Marching Band
and Color Guard. Santa will be in the Windham
Cable Studio for photos until 5 p.m. The Girl
Scouts will be hosting crafts in the upstairs of the
Town Hall; the Boy Scouts will be watching the
bon fre. The Windham Community Band will
play in a heated tent from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will
be serving complimentary hot cocoa, cookies,
and hot coffee as well. The Windham Middle
School Chorus will be singing Christmas carols in
the gazebo on the Town Common at 4:45 p.m.,
followed by the lighting of the tree. The Windham
Presbyterian Church will be hosting their free, non-
denominational delicious spaghetti supper as well.
We hope to see you there! The event goes on in
rain, snow, sleet or shine! For more information,
contact the Recreation Offce at 965-1208 or email
Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com.
Saturday, December 8
Girl Scout Troop #12338 will be hosting
the Annual Mitten Tree this year at the
Windham Tree Lighting on Saturday,
December 8 from 35 p.m. Bring your
donations of new winter hats, mittens, gloves,
scarves and any new outerwear accessories to the
Tree Lighting at Town Center. All donations will
go to Windhams Helping Hands to help support
Windham families in need.
Saturday, December 8
The New Greeley Singers announce their
annual holiday concert, Come Celebrate
Christmas, to be held from 3-4 p.m. at the
First Congregational Church, 3 Main Street,
Pelham. This popular community chorus, based
in Pelham, is led by two local talented musicians:
director Michael Green and accompanist Elizabeth
Tousignant. Their concerts are known for the
variety of their musical offerings, ranging from new
pieces unfamiliar to most as well as well-loved
favorites. This year the program will include a sing-
along with the audience. There is an admission
fee, with a discount for children under age 12.
For more information or tickets, call Helen at
978-453-9982 or e-mail ngsingersatgmail.com.
Light refreshments will be served after the concert
to give the audience a chance to meet with the
singers. Bring your friends and family and begin
your holiday season with this wonderful musical
celebration!
Saturday December 8
The St. Patrick Parish Pelham Centennial of
Events Program, the St. Patrick Parish Choir
and Pelham Community Spirit have teamed
up in the spirit of community and the season
of giving, to invite all to a Night of Caroling, Cocoa
and Community! On Saturday, December 8 from
6-8 p.m., Lyons Memorial Park in Pelham, will
transform into a Night of music and magic! There
will be several drum fres sprinkled throughout the
park illuminating the night, creating
the backdrop for a Norman Rockwell
holiday event! With plenty of Holiday
Caroling hosted by choir members from
the St. Patrick Church Choir, and free hot
cocoa and cookies, this family event will
put you into the holiday spirit!
Library ---------------------
Tuesday, December 4
Registration for the Winter Story
Hour session at the Nesmith Library
will be held. Numbers will be
handed out when the library opens
at 9 a.m. No phone registrations will
be taken until after the in-house library
registration is completed, and therefore
subject to space availability. This program
is only open to families who are Nesmith Library
cardholders. Story hour is for children ages 3-6
years of age. A parent or guardian needs to remain
in the library at all times. Children must be three
years of age by December 1, 2012 to be eligible,
and each child may only be registered for one
class per story hour session. Story hour sessions
will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
mornings from 10-11 a.m., and on Tuesday and
Wednesday afternoons from 1-2 p.m. Story hours
will begin the week of December 10 and run for 8
weeks. In the event of inclement weather, morning
story hour will be cancelled if Windham schools
are delayed. If Windham schools are closed,
BOTH the morning and afternoon sessions will be
cancelled.
Thursday, December 6
The Pelham Public Library will hold
Holiday Crafts at 6 p.m.! On this night
there will be an opportunity to discover
different holiday cultural celebrations and traditions
for interested patrons of all ages. Adults and
families are invited to join the library staff and
some members of our Friends of the Library group
to create an array of holiday crafts representing
different celebrations. There is no cost for this
fun craft making event; however, attendees are
encouraged to bring a treat to share representing
their culture or holiday traditions. The library will
provide hot drinks. Free and open to the public. For
more information about all our events check us out
online at http://pelhampubliclibrary.org.
Meetings --------------------------
Wednesday, December 5
The Windham Womans Club is busy with
holiday activities, including Thanksgiving
basket project and Christmas gifts project,
both for local families in need, as well
as The Veterans Holiday Gift project. The
holiday projects are an important part of the clubs
community service program. The clubs 2012
activities will culminate with a Christmas luncheon
on Wednesday, December 5 at the Common Man
in Windham at 11:30 a.m. For more information
about the Windham Womans Club, visit our
website is www.windhamwomansclub.com.
Thursday, December 6
Pelham High School will hold a fnancial
aid night for parents and our college-
bound seniors. The event, organized by
the schools guidance department, will
be held at 6:30 p.m. A representative from the
New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
Foundation (NHHEAF) will facilitate the event,
providing parents and students with information
about the fnancial aid process for colleges and
universities. Specifcally, the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA will be explained
in detail. The FAFSA is required for all fnancial
aid requests. For more information, call the PHS
Guidance Department at 635-2116.
Wednesday, December 12 and Thursday,
December 13
The Windham High School band and
choir are ringing in the holiday season with
music galore! On Wednesday, December
12 at 7 p.m. the band concert, featuring the jazz
ensemble, chamber groups, and the concert band,
will take place in the WHS auditorium. The choir
concert will take place on Thursday, December 13
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honors choir, and a cappella club. Enjoy these
fantastic performances free of charge and show
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Anyone driving through the
Pelham Town Center in the past few
weeks has probably noticed the
construction work being done. Trees
are being removed from along Acorn
Drive, and utility work has forced the
closure of parts of the town center
during the day.
The frst phase of work has begun
to construct the two roundabouts that
will be built in the Town Center.
One will be located at the
intersection of Nashua Road, Main
Street, Windham Road and Old
Bridge Street (in front of the fre
station where there is currently a
blinking traffc light). A second
roundabout will be placed at the
intersection of Old Bridge Street and
Marsh Road, in front of the existing
Town Hall.
The roundabouts are expected
to alleviate the traffc issues in the
existing town center.
Initially proposed as early as 2006,
the roundabouts were to be initially
funded through federal and state
earmarks. However, due to drastic
DOT funding cutbacks, the state is no
longer paying the match with their
money. Instead, the state is dipping
into other federal funds within their
access.
Therefore, the project is now
funded entirely by federal dollars.
No local funds are being used to
construct the roundabouts.
Continental Paving won the
contract to build the roundabouts.
Town offcials have been involved
in several of the meetings between
Continental and NH Department of
Transportation.
The town is continuously meeting
with the construction team so that
we can provide updates to residents,
said Jeff Gowan, Town Planning
Director.
The frst phase includes utility and
drainage construction. Most of the
work is centered around Acorn Road,
in front of the Town Hall. Trees are
being removed and two retaining
ponds will be constructed in the area.
Utilities are also being relocated
along Acorn and around the Town
Center. Some utility lines will be
moved underground, while others
will remain above ground on poles.
We want to make sure that
everyone stays safe, said Gowan.
The work will continue
until the winter season,
and then resume again in
the spring. At that point,
Continental will do the
initial preparation and
actual paving. There will
be changes to the layout of
Acorn.
The area behind the
existing fre station is
expected to
become a
staging area.
The old fre
station is
scheduled for
demolition
in the spring,
which will provide
additional space for the
construction crews.
The plan is to build
both roundabouts at
the same time. This
has been determined
to be the most effcient manner to
complete the project.
The roads will be graveled early
on, before Continental puts down
binders, the base coat for paving.
Then the fnal paving will likely be
completed in early 2014.
The entire project is expected to
take two construction seasons,
according to Continental.
Unfortunately, delays will be
unavoidable. However, Continental
has said that residents will always
be able to get through the center of
town.
They have told us there will
be only a half day to a full day
closure while the roundabouts are
being constructed, said Gowan.
Continental knows how critical that
intersection is to residents. We will
always be able to get through; it is
just going to take longer.
In the meantime, Gowan
recommends that residents plan
for more time, look for updates
and signs, and watch for
faggers.
The Pelham Police
Department has also been
notifying residents of
closures through its Citizen
Observer system. Residents
can sign up to receive alerts through
e-mail or on their phones. Visit
www.pelhampolice.com to sign up.
Despite the construction, the town
has been working with Continental
to ensure there are no disruptions
to Pelham town events. There is no
anticipated impact on the Fourth of
July celebrations, Old Home Day or
other events.
The Town Center, with the Butler
Memorial and gazebo, will not be
touched. In fact, Gowan says the
area surrounding the town triangle
will actually be expanded.
The area will have a sidewalk
around the existing fencing. There
will be many new sidewalks and
landscaping, all of which should
increase and enhance
the green spaces in
the town center, says
Gowan.
He adds that the
porous materials
that will be used to
construct the sidewalks
and roundabouts will
also prevent water from
puddling. There will
be no fooding impact,
he says.
As construction
continues, residents are
encouraged to contact
Jeff Gown directly with
any questions. He can
be reached at 635-
7188 or by email at
jgowan@pelhamweb.
com.
Work on Roundabouts Has Begun
Construction has begun on the roundabouts for the center
of Pelham, a project entirely paid for by federal money.
Tis is an artist rendering showing
a portion of the completed roundabout.
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stow-a-ways. Our Father and Son cake bake off and cake auction
netted over $115 for the Pelham Food Pantry. The auction provided
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donations collected by Boy Scout Troops 610 and 25 at St. Patrick
Church. Together a human chain of scouts emptied out our truck
as the girls scouts inside the Pantry began sorting and putting our
collected items on the shelves.
Our Cub Scout Pack had a presence at the polls, collecting
stocking stuffers for New Hampshire service men and women
serving around the globe. Our pack provided assorted Christmas
cards and invited anyone who wanted to share a greeting of thanks
or encouragement for our statewide heroes in harms way. Collected
items and cards were married with donations from local business
and schools and sent to our local VFW post. The dedicated VFW
members sorted, stuffed and boxed up 220 Christmas Stockings for
distribution to NH service men and women this year as a Merry
Christmas We are thinking of you from home.
Our November Pack Meeting was Out Of This World Our Pack
invited the NH Astronomical Society and they graciously agreed to
come. Novembers meeting was held at our charter organizations
site, The Pelham Fish and Game Club. Volunteer astronomers
wowed the boys with the size of their telescopes and the views of
the night sky. After counting the craters on the moon, one of our
Tigers Scouts (frst grade) asked what the rainbow planet was that
he spied. That is Saturn was the reply and then proceeded to let
the boys spy Mars and Jupiter. Inside the main lodge, Cubmaster
David Wilkerson had three stations for the boys to experiment with;
Making a small engine and two demonstrations of Newtons law of
Motion. All the boys and their siblings each got turns enjoying their
evening full of science, with the highlight of their taking part in a full
scale model of the exact distance between the earth and the moon.
They boys learned that if they drove a car it would take them 12
years to reach the moon from earth.
For the frst time Pack 610 donated a Christmas tree to the
Southern NH Festival of Trees. Our themed tree Woodland
Animals gave a few of our boys a chance to decorate their frst
tree of the holiday season. Our tree came with a family four pack
of tickets to what we are hoping will become an annual event. A
Pancake Breakfast with Santas Elves Pack 610 in conjunction
with Troop 610 and the VFW will be hosting an All you can eat
pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 8, in the Fellowship Hall
at the First Congregational Church. Breakfast will
be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and will provide
children an opportunity to write their letter to
Santa. Our Scout Elves will stamp your mail
To the North Pole via Elf Mail and will insure
that the big guy gets their letters in plenty of time
for Christmas. Well even have envelopes for
Moms and Dads to fll out for receipt requests.
Tickets are available now (pack610nh@gmail.
com) or at the door. Each ticket purchase gets you
a raffe ticket and puts you in the running for our
Elf on the Shelf and friends raffe basket. The
frst 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to
the First Congregational Church as a Thank You
for allowing us to use their hall; the balance will
support the groups in their community endeavors.
We will end December meetings with our Pack Holiday Meeting
on December 15. Well be featuring the musical talent of Scott
Andrews who will be leading the boys in a sing-a-long as the boys
decorate cookies, cupcakes, and maybe get a visit from You Know
Who ho ho ho
January is the Pinewood Derby and for the frst time, Pelham will
be hosting the District Pinewood Derby in April! To learn more
about Pack 610, visit our website at www.pack610.com.
Henry Paquette decorating Pack 610 Christmas Tree at the SNH Festival of Trees
as Mikey Lulfs look for empty spots on the tree.
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high school media center.
As it stands now, the proposed operating budget
for 2013-2014 does not include any separate
warrant articles, nor does it include any proposed
teachers contract.
Based on the current valuation of Windham, the proposed budget
for 2013-2014 would add an additional 95 cents to the tax rate. On
property assessed at $350,000, this would mean an increase in taxes
of $332.50. If the proposed budget were not to pass next March, the
resulting default budget would mean an impact of 72 cents on the
tax rate. On property assessed at $350,000, this would result in a
tax increase of $252 next year. The difference in impact between the
currently proposed budget and the default budget would be $80.50
on proposed assessed for taxes at $350,000.
After reviewing the proposed budget, school board member
Stephanie Wimmer told Steel and LaBranche that it was a job very
well done. It really is a collaborative effort, she said, referring
to all the joint effort put in by SAU administrators and those at the
individual schools. Youve all become very good at being frugal,
Wimmer said. This is true Yankee frugality! Thanks for keeping it
lean, Vice Chairman Michelle Farrell added.
While acknowledging all the hard work that administrators had
already put into formulating a new budget for next year, Chairman
Bruce Anderson still wanted to know, Is this as small as you can
make it? While noting that the current proposal is a good start,
Anderson also commented that there is still a teacher contract under
negotiation. The default budget is as low as we can go, LaBranche
responded.
Resident Bob Coole, who had already reviewed the proposed
budget before the meeting, questioned the proposed salaries for SAU
95; the new entity to be established when Windham separates from
Pelham next July 1. Weve been trying to consolidate positions,
Anderson responded. The new SAU will have one superintendent,
but no assistant superintendent, as it did previously. The new
superintendent will have more duties, he added. We are holding
the line on current salaries, LaBranche said, adding that proposed
salaries are negotiable. This is going to be a challenging, diffcult
position, day in and day out, he said, noting that the person
eventually hired to be the frst SAU 95 superintendent will want
to b e compensated accordingly. Under the existing proposal, the
superintendent would receive an annual salary of $135,000. Coole
said this compares with a salary of $125,000 for the new Pelham
superintendent. Screenings of applicants for the superintendents job
have just gotten underway. It is anticipated that a fnal decision will
be reached by mid-January.
School Budget - continued from front page
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In 1995 Louise Peltz and her neighbors thought it would be fun to
participate in a 5K race on Thanksgiving Day. However, it seemed
impossible for them to do so and still have the time to cook their
thanksgiving meals. As a natural leader and problem solver Louise
had then suggested they start a race of their own and maybe raise
some food to
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What had
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massive annual
fundraiser, and
for most, part
of a Windham
Community
tradition. In
1997 Peltz
began asking for
monetary donations when she realized that she would need a box
truck to transport all of the food raised by the event, 100 percent
of the money donated would then be distributed between the
Shepherds Food Pantry, Windham Helping Hands, and Family
Promise of Greater Rockingham County. The
cost to participate is up to each participant and
usually varies from $5-$500. The donation itself
is completely optional and will not prevent
anyone from actually running in the race. Since
its start in 95 the Windham Turkey Trot has
raised over $116,000 and the Peltz family takes
pride in the fact that no event expenses are taken
from donations. They are thankful for the many
sponsors such as Rockingham Orthopaedics who
have been donating t-shirts since 2006, Dunkin
Donuts who have donated 1,000 munchkins for
several years, and the Salem BJs to name a few.
Though the Turkey Trot is a totally unoffcial
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professional organization; thanks to the many
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participants, to pouring water, making hot
chocolate and greeting people.
This year over 1,300 people ranging in age
from 2 weeks old to 98 years old showed up
to the event. Only about 30 percent of trotters
actually run and their means of completing the
5k journey ranged almost as much as their age as
people on bikes, rollerblades, wheelchairs and
strollers traveled neck to neck with others who
ran or walked on foot.
The amount of money raised has doubled
since they reached $8,819 in 2007 to a mind
blowing $16,337.51 raised this Thanksgiving
alone. We are in tough times, said Peltz
when asked why she continues to do this every
year, and even when times are good there
will always be people that are less fortunate
and in need of help. For more information
on the Windham Turkey Trot check out their
website at Windhamturkeytrot.org, and be sure
to check more photos from the event at the
Pelham~Windham News Facebook page.
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The Turkey Trot: A New Windham Tradition
Roughly 1,300 people are seen moving down the street at the start of the Turkey Trot.
From the left
Kathy Cortelyou,
Jon Howarth,
Julia Howarth
(baby), Carolanne
Donovan, and
Kayla Borchers are
seen posing for a
photo just before the
race had began.
Jason Nadeau (left) who personally raised $540 to
donate to the cause is seen posing with Louise Peltz
(middle) and her son Brian Brook-Peltz (right)
early Tanksgiving morning.
Staff photos by AJ Dickinson
Town of Pelham
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by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have voted unanimously to
ratify a tentative agreement with members of the Instructional
Assistants Union.
The issue came up for discussion at the end of the November
20 school board meeting, resulting in a 5 to 0 vote in favor of
the proposed contract. Voting in favor were Chairman Bruce
Anderson, Vice Chairman Michelle Farrell and school board
members Jerome Rekart, Michael Joanis and Stephanie Wimmer.
The agreement had been previously ratifed by the instructional
assistants.
They were great to work with, Joanis said of the union
members involved in the contract negotiations. Joanis and
Anderson represented the school board during the recently
concluded negotiations. Their proposals were very reasonable,
Joanis commented. Im glad to see a settled matter, Rekart
added. A new contract with the teachers union remains
unsettled.
Joanis said that the biggest issue taken on during negotiations
with the instructional assistants was health insurance. While
instructional assistants are not eligible for health insurance
through the school district, it was fnally agreed that a $200
contribution would be made toward any health insurance
program they procured personally.
The three-year contract calls for a one-percent salary increase in
the frst year (2013-2014), while any increases in the second and
third years will be based on the federal Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA) at an anticipated rate of 1 to 2.75 percent. The total
increase called for during the three years of the negotiated
agreement amounts to approximately $64,000. The increase is
based on a total $1.8 million contract.
School board members also agreed to increase funding for
professional development for instructional assistants from the
previous $10,000 to $15,000.
Now that the negotiated agreement has been ratifed by both
the union members and the school board, it will be placed on the
school district ballot this coming March, where voters will express
their opinions.
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This is it, Annie this is where youre going next.
This is what went through Annie Seilers mind when she saw the
posting for the adult services librarian position at the Pelham Public
Library.
Living in Maryland, she and her husband had been looking to
make the move to New England for a few years. They were just
waiting for the right opportunity.
Originally from Uvalde, TX, Seiler graduated from Texas A&M in
2007 and moved to Washington, DC. She received her MLS degree
from the University of Maryland.
Seiler and her husband love being in New England.
I really enjoy the ability to drive to the coast or to the mountains
on the weekend. There are so many bike and hiking trails up here
to tackle, and a lot of history to learn about. Its very different
from what I grew up knowing in terms of location and history, yet
somehow is extremely similar.
She notes that the community spirit she sees in Pelham is very
much like home. It is extremely comforting to experience.
She is excited to experience her frst New England winter. I grew
up with the four seasons of summer with some rain, summer with no
rain, still summer, and hunting season, she laughs.
Before coming to Pelham, Seiler worked for a branch of the
University of Maryland that focuses on distance education for adults
and active service members. She worked in the Center for Teaching
and Learning, where I was able to help with faculty development
programs like peer mentoring.
It was a fantastic learning experience, and I came away with a
fantastic mentor of my own who showed me how to be a friend and
a manager, and how its important to always put people frst, says
Seiler.
But Seiler didnt always want to be a librarian. At one point, she
wanted to be a veterinarian, like her grandfather. But that passed,
and as she attended high school and college, she had no particular
goal in mind.
Business wasnt for me, teaching wasnt quite right either, and
then I found out about the Library Science program at the University
of Maryland. At that point everything seemed to click into place,
she says.
She had spent time volunteering in her hometown library while in
high school.
We didnt have a community hours requirement I just enjoyed
being in the library. When I began taking classes for my MLS, I was
drawn in by the different issues involved with making information
available for public use.
So when she took the library courses at college, her interests
shifted her toward issues involving diversity and ease of access for
underserved and disabled populations.
Simply making information available to people isnt always
enough it has to be presented in a way where people can actually
use it. Libraries provide a venue for lifelong learning whether its
through books, classes, or programs, she says.
And this is what she brings to the Pelham Library. She wants to be
able to share her knowledge with others.
She is especially excited to share her love of technology. I love
new gadgets, and enjoy showing others how to use them!
Seiler is planning a series of e-reader classes for library patrons.
My philosophy is that these are toys for grown-ups, meant to be
fun and usable instead of things to be afraid of, she says. My goal
is to take away the apprehension that people have about technology,
and teach them how they can use library resources (like our e-books)
at the same time.
For now, Seiler is settling into the Pelham Library.
Everyone here gets excited about what other team members are
doing, and we feed off of each others creativity, she notes.
The library staff is excited to have Seiler, her energy and her
technology skills.
Im confdent she is going to be a great ft for our team, says
Director Corinne Chronopoulos.
For more information about library programs, please visit www.
pelhampubliclibrary.org.
Thumbs up for the PESPA Annual
Food drive for the Pelham Food Pantry.
The PESPA Food Drive was bigger and
better than ever! A special thanks to the
students and their parents of Pelham SPED
Pre-school, Pelham Elementary, Pelham
Memorial, and the Pelham High School.
We couldnt have done it without you!
Thanks again!
Thumbs down to the Pelham Code
Enforcement. The tree company on
Mammoth Road that got a variance
because his wife is on the ZBA is parking
the big ugly plow truck on the property.
This truck was specifcally not allowed to
be on the property because it is not tree
related. Shame on the ZBA.
Thumbs down to the person who
complained about convicted felons
working as landscapers and telling them
to get a real job. I wasnt aware that a
landscaper didnt have a real job. I guess
second chances and the beneft of the
doubt dont exist in your perfect world.
You said, Get your act straight. Isnt it
enough that they paid for their mistakes?
Working a real job IS getting their act
straight. If you cant get a real job, go fnd
one. Again, landscaping IS a real job.
Robert DeNiros a convicted felon. Should
he get a real job, too?
Thumbs down. I feel so sorry for the people
that live in the one house on the street where
they just destroyed everything across from them
to make room for a round-a-bout! Everywhere
else has eliminated round-a-bouts and Pelham
is building them. And, while I am at it, the fre
station is certainly facing the wrong way to get the
trucks moving in a timely fashion.
Thumbs up to Pelham High Schools successful
feld trip to New York City with the Art and
Fashion students! My daughter
will never forget this wonderful
experience!
Thumbs down to the unsafe
deer hunters in Windham. The
week of Thanksgiving, I observed
hunters parked in the Windham
Town forests and along highway
28, and also in the Spruce
Pond subdivision hunting day
after day. Our children play
in these green space areas that
should be protected from this
slaughter. The fnal straw for
me was Wednesday, the day
before Thanksgiving, as I walked
the unpaved section of the
rail trail next to Spruce Pond when two
gentlemen in a jeep drove down out the
back undeveloped section of Spruce Pond
onto the rail trail to retrieve a slaughtered
deer.
Thumbs down to the taxpayers in town
that are complaining about paying a small
$1500 tax increase.
Get used to it, because
next year you will get
another one from the
school side. We need
to get the blue-collar
people out of this
town, they are keeping
Pelham from moving
forward. Pay your taxes
or move out!
Thumbs down to
the crooked, neurotic
town known as Pelham.
It is maddening how
Pelham requires its
residents to pay outrageous taxes that
go toward nothing, except to fll greedy
selectmens pockets. It is sickening how
so many residents go along with this
towns corruption and praise useless
employees who are only employed due to
nepotism, not competency. This is a fact,
not a disgruntled or vengeful opinion.
Three items of action to resolve this towns
chaos: a massive audit from an independent,
non-bribable source to review the cooked and
real books on record, much needed layoffs, and
taxpayer rebellion.
Thumbs up. The Pelham Planning Board and
Jeff Gowan, contrary to what was written in a
thumbs down comment, have been most helpful
and professional in assisting the residents at the
Boulder Hills Senior Community. We were left
with serious issues by the developer. This past
summer, on a Saturday morning, members of the
Planning Board and Jeff Gowan spent hours with
the Board of Directors and our owners viewing
our complex and discussing with us how we
could work together to remedy these issues. After
many meetings, we were able to bring our issues
to resolution. The Town should be proud to have
such dedicated volunteers on this Planning Board
and to be headed by a consummate professional
in Jeff Gowan.
Thumbs down to the person with the negative
comments about Pelham High School education.
If your kid isnt doing good its their own fault, and
its easy to blame everyone else. Its people like
you who give this decent school a bad reputation.
Theres a ton of great kids who do well, both in
class, with the arts, and in sports. Why do you
think Windham is so afraid of us?!
Thumbs down to the gullible Pelham voters
who voted for the New Fire Station and believed
the deceitful BOS. They told us our taxes would
go up $300.00 for one year only. My taxes went
up 11.6% from last year, which is more than
double what they said. The next thing is more
money for the High School problem. Nobody will
want to move to Pelham and the current residents
will be stuck here paying exorbitant property
taxes because we will not be able to sell our
homes. How about the elderly and retirees on a
fxed budget? How do they keep up with these
increases? I hope youre happy. Unfortunately, the
rest of us will now suffer with you. Its time for a
leadership change.
Thumbs down to Gatos, McDevitt, and Lynde.
I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas cards
that they sent you!
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Case #ZO2012-00026 FONTAINE, Benoit 14-18 Mercury Lane Map 3 Lot
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logging/wood processing operation. No activity within wetland buffer.
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Map 36 Lot 10-367 seeing a Variance to Article III, Sections 307-7, 307-8,
307-12, Table 1 and 307-14 to permit the existing 10 acre +/- lot to be
subdivided into two duplex lots one with 126 +/- of frontage and 3.5 acres
with the other having 116 +/- of frontage with 6.7 acres.
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Sister Mary Hastings (formerly
Sister M. De La Salle), 90, a
Sister of Mercy for 57 years,
died November 16, 2012, after
a period of declining health.
A native of Bedford, she was
the daughter of Michael and
Josephine (Shea) Hastings.
Sister Mary held Bachelor
of Science and Master of Arts
degrees in education from
Mount Saint Mary College,
Hooksett. For many years, she
was an educator in Manchester
and Nashua public schools, and
in New Hampshire Catholic
elementary and high schools.
She taught at St. Mary School in
Franklin and St. Joseph School in Keene. In Manchester she was
a teacher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and St. Casimir
School, and was principal at St. Raphael School. She also taught at
Immaculate High School in Manchester.
Sister Mary served as a dietician at Sacred Heart Hospital in
Manchester, and did community outreach at St. Joseph Elder
Services in Salem. She was an employment specialist with AARP in
Manchester for 11 years until her retirement.
Family members include a brother, John C. Hastings of
Manchester, several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and
grandnephews.
Sister Mary was predeceased by her brother, Robert Hastings; and
a sister, Anne Hastings OBrien.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on November 26 in the
chapel at the Warde Health Center, Windham, followed by burial in
St. Joseph Cemetery, Bedford.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 21
Searles Road, P.O. Box 420, Windham, NH 03087-0420.
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by Jacob Gagnon
This is the frst year that Windham High School
will be graduating a senior class that has spent
their entire high school tenure at the new school.
It is a special milestone for the entire Windham
community. This is especially the case for Head
Swimming Coach Sheryl Scott, who believes her
team can make an even bigger splash in the water
this year. After a strong last season, where 10
of Scotts 18 swimmers advanced to the Meet of
Champions, the Jaguars plan to send more athletes
even further this year.
My goals are just to work with all my new
freshmen and also just improve on how many
kids go to states, said Scott. Fifteen of those 18
swimmers will be returning, as well as nine out
of the 10 swimmers that made it to States. To
complement the strong core of veteran swimmers
this season, Windham is also welcoming a large
freshmen class of 19 athletes. Thats a lot of
green kids, which is exciting. It means well have
a really strong team in the next couple of years,
said Scott.
As Jim Reicher will be the frst senior to swim
all four years at Windham High School, the
tradition that has been started will continue with
the new class of Jaguars. But frst things are frst,
and Reicher is preparing to make an impact in his
senior season. The entire program is glowing with
potential. We should have quite a number going
to states, said Scott.
The Jaguars fnished seventh in the state last
season. It is a mark they not only want to surpass,
but power through. Im sure that were going
to have those kids do even better this year than
they did last year, said Scott. Among those
swimmers looking to do better are Emily Matsco
and Meghan OConnor, who both made the Meet
of Champions last year on the girls side of things.
On the boys side, Juan Clemmons and James
Baiguy hope to continue their successes in the
water. They all have goals as both individuals and
as a team. Scott has enlisted elite coaches to help
accomplish those feats.
Nick Ohman, originally from Sweden, has
been a crucial addition to the coaching staff. In
his own right, he was a very, very good swimmer
and still is, said Scott of Ohman. Ohmans
experiences as a successful collegiate swimmer
will continually help with not only the techniques
of swimming, but the sportsmanship as well. Scott
believes that the way Ohman carries himself as
a competitor will positively rub off on her crew.
Another helpful assistant coach to Scott is Andrew
Desrosiers. Desrosiers, in the past, has provided
valuable help both in the water and out for Scott
and her team.
Windham High School Swim teams will make
their season debut at Londonderry High School
on Friday, December 7. It will be the frst true
test in what appears to be the start of Windhams
dominance in the water.
The most exciting aspect of the new season is
not just a big senior class that has the potential
to place in the state, but the enormous depth that
the incoming freshmen will provide the Jaguars.
I think some of the freshmen that are coming up
that we have will help us, said Scott. It is one
of the signs that the new Windham High School
is fourishing on their own. The Jaguars athletic
programs have, thus far, proven that true. Scott
will continue to carry the Windham High banner
to new heights.
Windham Swim Prepared to Make Big Splash This Season
submitted by Phantom Gymnastics
Parent Support Group
Starting off the season with style, gymnasts from
Windham, Salem, and Pelham came up strong for
their 2011-2012 season opener.
The girls, all members of the Phantom
Gymnastics team of Hampstead, competed at a
home meet on Sunday, November 18, against
gyms from across the state. The girls took many
of the top spots on the podium in the individual
results.
Some of the highlights for local girls include:
Level 4: Ava Sanchez of Windham took frst
place in the all-around in her frst meet with a
total score of 36.350. She won frst on bars (9.3)
and foor (9.2), second on beam (8.7) and third on
vault (9.15). Erin Ross of Salem was third in the
all-around with a 34.450. She was third on beam,
fourth on bars and foor and ffth on vault. Haley
Farrell of Salem was second on foor with an 8.9
and fourth on vault with a 9.1. Jenny Gouthrou
of Salem was third in the all-around with a total
score of 35.2. She took second on bars (9.1) and
third on vault (9.15). Camryn Rueda of Windham
was second in the all around with a total score
of 36.0. She won frst place on vault (9.35) and
beam (8.75), second on foor (9.0) and third on
bars (8.9). Christina Pelekasis of Salem took sixth
place on vault, beam and foor and in the all-
around.
Level 5: Emily Jones of Salem won frst place
in the all-around with a total score o 35.85. She
was frst on all the individual events as well with
an 8.4 on vault, 9.45 on bars, 9.0 on both beam
and foor.
Level 6: The team took fourth place at the
Pilgrim Harvest. Kasey Hartman of Salem took
frst place in the all-around with a total score
of 35.75. She was frst on bars (9.05) and foor
(9.3) and second on vault (8.8). Kacie Blanchet
of Salem took second place in the all-around in
her age group with a total score of 35.0. She was
second on bars (8.75), third on vault (8.5) and
fourth on beam (8.85) and foor (8.9). Jordan
Wakim of Salem was second in the all-around in
her age group with a total score of 34.45. She
took second on beam (9.2) and foor (9.2) and
third on bars (8.8). Sydney Chretien of Salem took
third place in the all-around with a total score of
34.95. She was frst on beam with a 9.45, third
Local Girls Start Off Strong at Home Meet
Level 4, top, left to right: Ava Sanchez (Windham),
Erin Porter (Salem), Eva Stahly, Haley Farrell (Salem),
Bianca Fonseca. Bottom: Kayla Pech Atkinson,
Jenny Gouthrou (Salem), Cami Rueda (Windham),
Emma Herrero, Christina Pelekasis (Salem), Avery Woike.
Level 5, top, left to right: Shannon Carroll, Lily Daniels,
Sophia Viger, Amilia Johnston, Zoe Demers, Abbey Jordan,
Brianna Paleno, Elise Stahly, Emily Jones (Salem),
Sophia Fonseca, Jordan Lavery, Lauren Hayes,
Bella Bouchard, Jocelyn Hooper, Hana Phaneuf.
on vault (8.6) and fourth on foor (9.0). Elizabeth
Aldrich of Salem tied for ffth on the vault, and
took 6th on bars and foor.
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In a jammed-pack PHS high school
gymnasium on Wednesday, November 14,
parents, coaches, faculty and student athletes
joined in celebrating a fne fall sports season.
In his customary address before the presentation
of awards, Pelham High Athletic Director Todd
Kress thanked a host of people; Principal,
Doctor Mohr, for her support of athletics at
Pelham High, Tim May, who in his frst year
as the Python Athletic Trainer (AT) has done a
great job of getting them (athletes) healthy and
back on the feld and the Boosters Club, who
in conjunction with the Athletic Department,
has purchased new banners representing past
Python athletic accomplishments giving the
Snake Pit a more presentable look.
Kress continued by especially thanking the
senior class for its role in the image Pelham
sports is trying to convey to the community and
to its competitors. On the feld, Kress noted
they are the hardest working, most dedicated
class, during his tenure as A.D. Additionally,
Kress was pleased with the progress from last
season; we have been remarkably better at
entertaining our guests. With the efforts of
Coach Hal Lynde and the boys soccer team
encapsulating his message, Kress added
(its) a wonderful change from where I was
standing a year ago. In closing, the PHS
A.D. motivated those in attendance by sharing
his fve step ladder to a state championship
which, as he depicted, starts with participation
and dedication, to which he noted a vast
improvement over last falls numbers with an
increase from 159 athletes to 214 (up 34%).
As in the past, each coach from the 9 Python
fall sports teams addressed the audience and
presented three members of his/her team with
an award ranging from unsung hero to most
valuable. Also, AT Tim May presented the
Perseverance Award (last years Comeback
Athlete Award) to Steve Barton who battled back
from an early season broken hand incurred on
the gridiron, to fnish out the year.
Highlighting the fall seasons
accomplishments were the team performances
from girls and boys cross country, golf,
cheering and soccer. Coach Justin Soucy
and the girls 5K runners enjoyed a second
place fnish at the state championships and
placed three individual runners in the top
25. Meanwhile, Kresss boys runners enjoyed
a third place fnish in the D-3 states with
two of his runners, joining their three female
teammates in qualifying for the coveted Meet
of Champions. The boys golf team rolled to
an unblemished regular season D-3 title with
an astounding 22-0 record. They fnished third
in the state tournament team competition,
and produced three players (including the
state runner-up) who competed for the state
individual title. The soccer team was the
turnaround story of the fall season. The Pythons
qualifed for the playoffs, but more importantly,
in doing so under the guidance of Coach Lynde,
morphed into a respectable and class act a
marked improvement over last seasons yellow
card-ladened and season shortened ordeal.
However, the accomplishment of the fall
Python Athletes Recognized at Awards Night
season, according to Kress was the third place
fnish of the cheerleading team at this years state
championship held on the campus of Southern
New Hampshire University. In referencing last
years last place fnish in a 14 team feld, both
Coach Kellie Mailloux and Kress commended
the squad for such an impressive and dramatic
improvement in its three to fve minute long
routine.
From an individual standpoint, 11 Pythons
received All-State honors for their respective
performances on the feld (see photo). According
to Kress, of the athletes receiving the state wide
recognition, frst team selections included:
Hannah Schaffer (feld hockey), Shannen
Arseneault (girls X-C), Brandon Hannon (boys
X-C) and Nick Neary, along with teammate Jake
Vaiknoras (golf).
Pelham High School athletes receiving All-State recognition during the fall sports season, front row, left to right:
Hannah Schafer, Kayla Andrewchuck, Shannen Arseneault, Kelsey Grimmard, Katelyn Surprenant. Back row: Gina Grimes,
Bobbi Hinsman, Nick Neary, Jake Vaiknoras, Brenda Pietrillo. Missing from photo: Brandon Hannon.
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submitted by Andy Vanti
After placing second in
the New Hampshire state
championships, the Pelham
Razorbacks Division 12
Cheerleaders knew they need
to deliver a near fawless
performance to have a shot at
being crowned the New England
Regional Champion. Thats
exactly what the Razorbacks
delivered.
The Razorbacks collected
its frst regional championship
in recent history by outscoring
18 other squads at the Dunkin
Donuts Center in Providence,
RI, on Saturday, November 24.
This was our
best routine
of the year,
by far, stated
Razorback
Cheer
Coordinator Dawn Tucci. The
girls were ecstatic and they all
truly believed in themselves and
their team. We really peaked at
the right time.
Next up for the Razorbacks
is a trip to Orlando next week
to compete in the AYF National
Championships where the girls
will face off against dozens of
other teams from across the
nation. The team is
raising money to help
families offset the costs
of the trip next week.
Many local businesses
have allowed the girls
to can in front of
their storefronts, and
the team has also set
up a donations web
site. More information
is available at www.
PelhamRazorbacks.com.
Nationals may be
a once-in-a-lifetime
experience for these
girls, Tucci said. Were
going to enjoy the
experiences and the
camaraderie, and who
knows, we may come
home with another
trophy.
The squad of 17
includes Abby Bediant, Jessica Butters, Nicole
Carignan, Lizzy Charbonneau, Jillian Cheung,
Chloe DeLuca, Kayla DeLuca, Skye Fauvel, Piper
Gosselin, Paige Hamel, Rachael Jones, Brooke
Mader, Brianna Meehan, Emma Schuler, Olivia
Sundman, Makenna Tucci and Caitlyn Vynorius.
The Razorbacks are coached by frst year head
coach Crystal Fauvel, her assistants Desiree
Wright, Marisa DeLuca, Lori DeLuca, and student
demonstrators Kaylie Petrillo and Lauren Diprizio.

Razorbacks Division 12 Cheerleading
Regional Champions
Courtesy photo
An All State Team
PHS Head Football Coach Ryan
Clark (far right) stands with
members of his team that were
selected to the Division V 2012
All-State Team (from left to right):
Joe Slattery (second Team DB),
Chris Medeiros (RB), Leo Moro
(LB), Chadd Loring (frst Team OL),
Jake Diaz (frst Team DE),
Kevin Cheam (frst Team WR).
Missing from photo: Matt Blanchard
(second Team OL).
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