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Volume 13 Number 22 May 22, 2015 20 Pages

Pelham
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Jillian DiPersio Takes Top Honors

as Salem-Derry Elks Teenager of the Year
by Bob Gibbs
The Salem-Derry Elks held its annual Teenager of
the Year Award ceremony at the Hall. Teenagers from
Salem and Windham submitted entries outlining the
many accomplishments that they had achieved. Many
of the teenagers spoke of their athletics and school
accomplishments, as well as their time spent raising
money for charities and performing other selfless acts.

Group shot of the Windham nominees

According to Elks spokesman Joseph
LaRosa, Its never easy. The nominees
are so close. Sometimes it is a matter of
just a half a point in the scoring.
The winner of the Teen of the Year was
awarded a $750 check and the Jr. Teen of
the year received $250.
Winners of the Junior Teens of the Year
were Katelyn Tetu of Derry and Tyler
Glynn of Salem.
Nominees for Teen of the Year from
Windham were Cassandra Salafia, Emily
Bouley, Jillian DiPersio, Joshua Cafua,
Brynn Roche, Zachery Hollins, Emily

Hao, Justine Levesque, and Alexandra

Connors
The winner of the Teen of the Year
from Windham was awarded to Jillian
DiPersio, a senior at Windham High
School.
Also presented with a gift from the
Salem-Derry Elks club were the parents of
7-year-old Connor Mullaly of Windham.
Connor has Muscular Dystrophy. His
parents, John and Kira, as well as Connor,
expressed their thanks and appreciation
to the Elks.

Left:The Teen of the Year Award

went to Windhams Jillian DiPersio.

right:
Kira, John and Connor Mullaly
express their thanks to the Elks.

Supreme Court Rejects School District Appeal

by Barbara OBrien
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has decided not to hear
an appeal made by the Windham School District in regard to the
establishment of director positions, with all five Supreme Court
Judges agreeing that the case has no merit. If even one of the judges
had felt the appeal had merit, it would have moved forward.
The Supreme Courts decision not to hear the appeal comes after a
year-long legal battle between the Windham Education Association
and the Windham School District. The original complaint, which
was heard by the Public Employees Labor Relations Board last year,
claimed that the school district was committing an unfair labor
practice by creating directors; employees who are not a part of the
union. The labor boards decision, subsequently, came down in
favor of the Windham Education Association.
The controversy is not over, however, as a second parallel issue
remains unanswered. That second issue asks whether these directors
are administrators or teachers. Teachers are union members;
administrators are not. Under the current school district plan,
however, directors are doing both teaching and supervising other
teachers.
To provide some background information on what has transpired
during the past 13 months, here is a synopsis of the situation. On
April 4, 2014, the WEA filed an unfair labor practice complaint
against the Windham School District claiming that the school district
(SAU 95) violated State Law (RSA 273-A; a, e and g) by creating

six director positions and assigning work currently performed by

bargaining unit employees (deans) to those director positions. The
newly created director positions are not a part of the bargaining
unit. The dean positions were included in the bargaining unit. In
its complaint, the WEA is also claiming that the school district is
changing the duties of bargaining unit employees (deans) without
performing any bargaining.
Under the school districts current plan, all dean positions have
been eliminated and are being filled by directors. The six directors
include: music, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science
and guidance. Four of the deans were replaced with directors at the
beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, while the two remaining
deans are to be replaced with directors this spring.
The existing three-year WEA contract runs from July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2016. It was approved by voters in March of 2014.
According to statements submitted to the Public Employee Labor
Relations Board, last April, the WEA claims that the new director
positions are substantially similar to the deans and, therefore,
should be included in the bargaining unit.
As a result, the WEA requested that the Public Employee Labor
Relations Board issue a cease and desist order, ruling that the
Windham School District may not unilaterally remove bargaining
work and may not change the duties of existing bargaining
employees without going through the bargaining process.
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Pelham Memorial Day

Schedule of Events
submitted by Jim Ehlinger, Post Commander,
John H. Hargreaves Memorial V.F.W. Post 10722
Memorial Day in the United States is a day set aside to
honor and remember the brave men and women who gave
the ultimate sacrifice in the duty of their country. The John H.
Hargreaves Memorial VFW Post 10722 will be honoring our
fallen service members with two different memorial ceremonies
on Monday, May 25. We would like to invite the town to come
and participate in honoring the memory of our fallen soldiers,
sailors, Marines, and airman who have served our country with
distinction and honor and who gave their lives so that others
can live in freedom. The times and events are as follows:
9:00 a.m. Memorial ceremony to be held at Veterans
Memorial Park.
9:45 a.m. A wreath-laying ceremony at the Sgt. Daniel
Gionet Memorial Bridge on Main Street.
10:30 a.m. Line up for all parade participants at the
Village Green.
11 a.m. The parade will begin starting at the Village
Green, turn right on Marsh Road and then left into Gibson
Cemetery where a memorial ceremony will be held at the
flag pole. Upon completion of the ceremony, the parade
will continue out of Gibson Cemetery and turn right to go
through the first traffic circle, making a slight right onto
Common Street and then left onto Main Street. Once
on Main Street, the parade will pause to lay a wreath at
the Town Center Memorial. The parade will continue up
Windham Road and conclude at the American Legion Post
100 parking lot where the American Legion host a Town of
Pelham-sponsored barbeque open to the town residents.
The barbeque at the American Legion Post 100 will conclude
the days activities. We hope to see everyone at one of
the events or just watching the parade from the sidewalks.
Participants in the parade will include members of the VFW,
the American Legion, the Pelham HS Marching Band, town
officials, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and many of our youth
sporting teams.

2 - May 22, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Only One Offer Received for

Lease of Old Police Station
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectmen had their own version of reality TV, when Town
Administrator David Sullivan unsealed the only bid received on the lease of the old
police department. Not even Sullivan knew what was in the large white envelope.
Unfolding the contents of the envelope, Sullivan commented that he thought the
town would receive multiple offers from those who might be interested in leasing
the building on Indian Rock Road (Route 111). That did not turn out to be the
case, however.
The suspense was relieved when Sullivan announced that the sole bid for leasing
the now vacant building was from local resident and business owner Jay Yennaco,
proprietor of Delahunty Nursery. Yennaco was in attendance at the meeting when
his bid was opened.
Yennacos proposal for the town-owned property is a retail floral business, which
would include seasonal sales, such as Christmas trees and a variety of flowers;
something that might or might not be allowable in the agriculturally zoned district.
Should he obtain a lease on the property, Yennaco might need to go before the
planning board for approval.
Although selectmen praised Yennaco for his sterling reputation as a business
owner and his generosity in making numerous donations to local organizations, as
well as the town, itself, they were stymied by Yennacos request for five consecutive
five-year leases on the property. Currently, one of the stipulations included in the
lease agreement is that a lease can be issued for only one year at a time. Yennaco
said he believes that stipulation is why no other bids were received. Its just not
practical, he said, to lease the property for a single year.
Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets tried to discourage Yennaco from pursuing the lease,
saying that it would be a waste of money for Yennaco to renovate the building,
which is in disrepair. The building, built for $199,000 circa 1980, served as the
police department for about 20 years. Once vacated by police, it was loaned
to the Windham School District and used as a special education facility and
preschool until a couple of years ago. It was, subsequently, turned back over to the
town again.
Desilets said he considers the approximately 35-year-old building to be a zero
asset to the town, stating that a much better plan would be to tear down the
building in a few years and commercially develop the entire stretch where the
building now sits. The higher purpose is to develop that area, not renovate that
building, Desilets insisted.
In his bid for leasing the property, Yennaco offered to pay a $2,500 annual
stipend to the town, plus spend $10,000 of his own money, per year, on capital
improvements to the building. My intent is to be responsible for everything on
that property, Yennaco said. Its my risk, not the towns risk, he said. The town
might decide to sell the property after the first five years, he added. During the
first five years alone, Yennaco would spend $50,000 of his own money renovating
the property. The renovations would only appreciate the property value, he said.
Yennaco said hed like to develop a country-store atmosphere, where other area
small business owners could offer their wares for sale, as well.
Sullivan said he liked Yennacos idea. The building is just sitting there wasting
away, Sullivan said. Sullivan noted that the town is currently spending about
$5,000 per year to heat the empty building. I know Jay stands behind what he
says he will do, Selectman Ross McLeod said. This is an interesting option; one
that still gives the town an out, down the road.
In order to receive approval for a five-year lease, the issue will need to be taken
to voters at an annual town meeting. On a motion by Selectman Bruce Breton,
board members approved working on a warrant article to put on the town ballot
next March. Voting in favor of formulating a proposed warrant article for a fiveyear lease were Selectmen Bruce Breton, Al Letizio, Jr. and Ross McLeod. Voting
against moving forward with a warrant article were Selectmen Roger Hohenberger
and Joel Desilets.

Accolades

submitted by Kelly A. Trudel

On April 25, 40 Hudson and Pelham residents and Presentation of Mary
(Hudson) families came together to participate in the MS Muck Fest. Organized by
Cara (Sullivan) Drew, the event brought together a team of 40 adults to run a race of
15 obstacles over a 5K distance. Not all were athletes, but all competed in support
of the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Her husband, Rob Drew, was diagnosed with
MS roughly 10 years ago. Cara raised $17,000, the highest personal fundraiser!
The team name was Drew Crew.

Some of the local families: Rob and Cara Drew, Catherine Sweeney , Cheryl, Sean, Jon and Bryan
Sullivan, Kelly Trudel, Scott and Tiffany Sweeney, Billie Joe and Tony Martin, Catherine and Steve
Sweeney, Katina Swan, Robin Sullivan and the Polombo Family.

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Susan Fauve
of Pelham was
among those
in attendance
when Lowell
General Hospital
recently unveiled
a beautiful new
plaque at its
cancer center. It
was created to
honor individuals
and companies
that raised a
minimum of
$1,500 for the 15th annual TeamWalk for CancerCARE in 2015. The 16th annual
TeamWalk will take place on Sunday, May 31 at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the 6.2-mile walk starting at 9 a.m. and the
3-mile walk at 10 a.m.
Pictured with Amy Werner, director of philanthropy, and Dr. Murat Anamur,
director of the Cancer Center, are donors who are represented on the plaque. From
left are Andrew Skirvin and Robert Orr, both of Lowell; Werner; Anamur; Fauve;
Richard Main and Kevin Campbell, both of Chelmsford, Mass.; and Dr. Tushar Patel of
Westford, Mass.
Courtesy photo

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Team Drew Crew Fights MS

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Windham resident and commercial composer Terry Vital has been nominated for her second Emmy for Outstanding
Musical Composition. On April 29, the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and
Sciences published its list of nominees for the 38th Annual Emmy Awards. She was nominated for her Musical Composition/
Arrangement See Yourself, an original score written for New Hampshire Technology Institutes 2014 television campaign.
Although Terry favors working on projects close to home, her work extends beyond New Hampshire borders with music
aired on ABC, NBC, Bachelor of Science, MTV, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Planet X and a few
Canadian and Mexican networks. The Emmy Awards ceremony will be held in Boston, MA on May 30.
The University of New Hampshire at Manchester celebrated the achievements of 255 graduates at the colleges 30th annual
commencement proceedings on, May 14. Students from Pelham receiving degrees were Courtney Victoria Holdsworth,
Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Arts and Jaime Belle Newell, Master of Arts-Teaching, Secondary Education. Students from
Windham include Jessica Lynn Allanach, Communication Arts, Bachelor of Arts; Corey W. Ducharme, Business, Bachelor of
Arts (Sept. 2014); Erin E. McKone, Communication Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Dec. 2014); Jennifer L. Quinn, Biological Sciences,
Bachelor of Arts (Dec. 2014); Justin Tyler Roberts, Business, Bachelor of Arts; Michael Jeffrey Rocheleau, Biological Sciences,
Bachelor of Arts; Marc P. Stanieich, Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Arts,, magna cum laude (Dec. 2014); Pauline A. Wilk,
Computer Information Systems, Bachelor of Science (Dec. 2014); Catherine Elizabeth Winter, Sign Language Interpretation,
Bachelor of Science.
Stephen Brikiatis of Windham has been named to the Champlain College Deans List for spring semester. Brikiatis is
majoring in Computer Science and Innovation.
Kelsi Lynde of Pelham is the recipient of the 2015 Springfield College Mind Award. This award is presented to a student who,
while at Springfield College, has made significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural environment of the College and
the surrounding community through co-curricular work. The recipient fosters curiosity and discovery among students, faculty,
and staff, and critical engagement with and respectful discussion of the issues and ideas which define the world in which
we live and serve. The recipient exemplifies the Colleges commitment to educating leaders who are critical, creative, and
culturally engaged thinkers whose education is always in service to humanity.
Lynde has interned with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Friends Service Committee, and Springfield No One
Leaves (a community organization working to prevent foreclosures and evictions), served on the Holocaust Committee, served
as membership coordinator for the History Club, founded SCs No Labels chapter, participated in LTC (Leadership Training
Conference) and the Leadership Summit, and been a member of the YMCA club and the Hillel Jewish Student Organization.
And, most important, I think for her and for many others, founded YES (Your Enlightened Self) and serves as its president.
YES promotes positive, mindful living through meditation, yoga, peace, and service to the community. Lynde is majoring in
Sociology.
More than 700 students graduated from Bob Jones University during the 88th commencement exercises recently held in
Founders Memorial Amphitorium. Graduates included Pelham residents Joshua Sparkman who graduated, summa cum laude
with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Lauren Sparkman who graduated with a Master of Education in Teaching
and Learning.
Erica Pantaleo of Pelham has been named to Colby-Sawyer College Deans List for the spring semester.
Congratulations to Jared Taylor, son of Mark and Laura Taylor of Pelham, for earning his Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting - Finance, magna cum laude, from Franklin Pierce University on May 16. Jared played tennis for Franklin Pierce,
and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society. He will be working for JSI Capital
Advisors as an Investment Banking Analyst.
The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held
May 16, in Durham. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.7-4.0; students who
received the honor of, magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.69; and students who received the honor of, cum
laude graduated with a GPA of 3.2-3.49.
Students awarded degrees from Pelham include Casey Harrington, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude; Ethan Ely,
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, summa cum laude; Iris Hur, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science,
summa cum laude; Jaime Newell, Master of Art in Secondary Education; Jonathan Mantia, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration: Finance; Joshua Lynde, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Kacey Cooper, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical
Science: Medical and Veterinary Science; Michael Boyden, Associate in Applied Science in Horticultural Technology;
Richard Sullivan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting; Samantha Madden, Bachelor of Science
in Family Studies; Samantha York, Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Nutrition Highest Honors; Shantel
Gomez-Gutierrez, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Shawn Robidoux, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Management; Steven Toscano, Associate of Applied Science in Applied Business Management; Tyler Racca, Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration: Finance, magna cum laude; Zachary King, Bachelor of Music in Music Education, cum
laude.
Students awarded degrees from Windham include Allison Breton, Bachelor of Arts in English; Annette Conticchio, Bachelor
of Science in Electrical Engineering; Ashleigh Michaud, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies, summa cum laude; Benjamin
Gibbons, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Brad Cunningham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Finance, cum laude; Brian Smart, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Cameron Walsh, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration: Finance; Celina Wilt, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Erica Gallo, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and
Wellness, summa cum laude; Erin Donohue, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management, cum laude; Gina
Ciambella, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, magna cum laude; Grace Cardarelli, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
cum laude; Hanna LaRochelle, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, magna cum laude; Jacqueline VanBerlo, Bachelor of Science
in Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary Science, cum laude; Jennifer Tavernini, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality
Management, cum laude; Jonathan Derick, Master of Education in Secondary Education; Joseph Anyon, Bachelor of Science in
Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology; Karen Richards, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science: Medical and Veterinary
Science, cum laude; Kevin Conboy, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, cum laude; Kyle Guilbault, Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science, cum laude; Linda Corkum, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Madalyn Northcutt, Bachelor of Arts
in English, cum laude; Meghan Bench, Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Melissa McLaughlin, Bachelor of Science in
Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry, magna cum laude; Nicholas LaRochelle, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Management; Olivia Lospennato, Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude; Torey Neusch, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical
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Searles Castle Celebrates 100 Years

Not looking too bad for 100 years old. Searles Castle was built by a local interior decorator and antiques
collector who used millions of his own money and money he inherited from his wife, Mary, the widow of
Central Pacific railroad Mark Hopkins, to build the castle.

commissioned Searles to design the interior of her Nob

Hill home in San Francisco and to work on Kellogg
Terrace in her birthplace of Great Barrington, Mass.
After her husbands death, Searles and Mary Hopkins
married on November 8, 1887, in New York City.
Searles was 47, she was about 67. They made their
home in Methuen.
From Marys death in 1891 until his own, Searles was
involved in building projects in Methuen, Mass., Salem
and Windham, N.H.
Upon his death, Searles willed the castle to his
secretary, Arthur T. Walker, who died in August of 1927,
leaving it to his brothers and sisters. They sold the castle
to Frank and Lillian Andrew of Methuen in about 1929.
The Sisters of Mercy acquired the castle in 1952.
Since then, it has been used as a novitiate for young
women entering the Sisters of Mercy, a retreat center,
and administrative offices. Castle College held classes
in the castle for over 25 years.

Sisters of Mercy Sister Josette Parisi welcomes guests at the front

door of the 100-year-old Searles Castle.
by Jay Hobson
A gala celebration was held on the grounds of the
Searles Castle with more than 160 guests who enjoyed
cocktails, dinner and dancing to mark the 100th
anniversary of the local landmarks construction.
Sister Josette Parisi, manager of the 100-year-old
castle set atop a hill at 21 Searles Road for the past 25
years, said that the castle was built under the direction
of Edward F. Searles, an interior decorator and antique
collector who hailed from Methuen, Mass. and died in
1920.
This place is just awesome, said Maura Pennisi,
who has worked at the castle as a volunteer for 25
years.
A program, given to guests at the gala celebrating
the centennial, stated that, Having traced his ancestry
to the Oxfordshire Harcourt family, Edward Searles
engaged the prominent English architect Henry Vaughan
to design the castle in the style of the Stanton Harcourt
Manor in Oxon County, England. The building was
completed in 1915 at a cost estimated to have been in
excess of $1.25 million.
A brief history:
Mary Hopkins, wife of railroad magnate Mark
Hopkins founder of the Central Pacific Railroad,

More than 160 guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing to

celebrate the centennial of Windhams Searles Castle.

Teddy Bear Picnic Introduces Incoming

Kindergartners to Golden Brook School

Staff photos by Jay Hobson

to the school and the teachers in a positive way, said kindergarten

teacher Cathy Pappalardo.
Pappalardo said that the program was designed by herself, first
grade teacher Lisa Thornton and a committee that realized that
parents are the first teachers to a child.
What we are doing is relating it (parents as first teachers) to
literacy and music and crafts, Pappalardo said.
Brayden Sovereign, 5, and his mom Lana worked on a teddy bear
bag and although Brayden was too busy to talk, his eyes widened
and with a broad smile, nodded enthusiastically when asked if he
was enjoying himself.

Colton Banberg, 5, right, seeks guidance from his mom, Katie, in the design of his teddy bear bag.

Brayden Sovereign, 5, right, and his mom, Lana,

work on a teddy bear bag

by Jay Hobson
Smiles were the order of the day on
May 7 as Golden Brook School held
its annual Teddy Bear Picnic to help
introduce 85 incoming kindergartners
(both afternoon and day sessions) to
the school and teachers.
The children were split into three
units, red, blue and green, and each
unit rotated through a program that
included music, art and a puppet
show after which, the children were
treated to Teddy Graham graham
crackers (hence the name teddy
bear picnic) and juice.
This is our sixth year and it helps
introduce incoming kindergartners

Freeze Put on Excess Funds

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members received some very good news from Business
Administrator Adam Steel when he told them there will be significant savings on the
amount of money needed for diesel fuel this coming school year.
Due to the reduction of the anticipated cost per gallon, Steel is projecting that the
school district will save about $82,000 over what was originally projected for the
2015-2016 school year.
The discussion that ensued, however, did not find everyone on the school board
in agreement about how to handle the excess funds. Chairman Ken Eyring opted
to freeze the $82,000, stating that he feels it sends a message to voters that were
looking out for their money. Vice-Chairman Tom Murray also said he believes it
is prudent to put the money off to the side for the time being. Both Eyring and
Murray commented that the money could always be unfrozen if a situation arises
where its needed.
School board member Rob Breton said he felt it was unnecessary to freeze the
excess money, commenting that Steel would involve the school board before
spending it, anyway. Board member Dennis Senibaldi said he felt freezing the
money reached the level of micromanaging. All but one member of the public
who spoke agreed with Senibaldis contention of micromanagement and urged
school board members to use their time more effectively. Only one member of the
public agreed with the suggestion to freeze the funds.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg assured school board members that
administrators would not spend the excess money frivolously. Leave it as it
is, Feneberg said. Why all this freezing and unfreezing/ Where is the line (in
micromanaging)? he asked.
When the discussion ended and the vote was taken, however, school board
members approved freezing the $82,000 by a vote of 4 to 1. Voting in favor of
freezing the money were Ken Eyring, Tom Murray, Dennis Senibaldi and Daniel
Popovici-Muller. Only Rob Breton voted in opposition to freezing the funds.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Womans Service Club

of Windham Offers Thanks
The Womans Service Club of Windham Spring Craft Fair held on April
11 was a great success! We appreciate all of our great crafters who brought
their wonderful creations for our enjoyment, and also provided beautiful
raffle items.
We also extend our appreciation to Shaws Supermarket of Windham,
Heavenly Donuts, Dunkin Donuts, Windham High School administration
staff, especially the custodial department, and student volunteers from
Windham High School
Thank you to everyone in the community who attended the Fair and
made it a success. Proceeds benefit our clubs Scholarship Fund.
Ruth Coole, Womans Service Club of Windham

Education Adequacy Aid

Update/WSB Notes (May 5)
I would like to share my personal thoughts regarding an important issue
to Windham residents; a nearly $3M shortfall (this year) in state education
funding for Windham students. This has been an ongoing issue, that, over
the past five years has added up to an additional $11.7M that Windham
Taxpayers have had to pay to make up the difference.
On May 7, Superintendent Feneberg and I joined the Bedford School
Districts Superintendent and Vice-Chairman to meet personally with Senate
President Chuck Morse and Senator Nancy Stiles to discuss our concerns
regarding the significant deficiencies in education adequacy aid that our
districts are experiencing due to a funding cap.
During our meeting, I was encouraged to hear Senate President Morse
and Senator Stiles express their understanding and concern regarding the
financial burden we are facing as a town, especially as it relates to our seniors
and families that have lived here for generations and are struggling to make
ends meet. Both Senators expressed their commitment to find a solution
to remove the funding cap to provide the proper funding our childrens
education going forward.
I would personally like to express my sincere gratitude to Senate President
Morse and Senator Stiles for their time and effort on our behalf. I would
also like to thank Windham Representative Dave Bates for his continued
and tireless effort to champion this issue on behalf of Windham taxpayers.
Rep. Bates sponsored a House Bill on this issue, which received so much
support it was incorporated into the State Budget which dramatically
increases the chances of success.
Please consider expressing your personal appreciation as well:
Senate President Morse: chuck.morse@leg.state.nh.us
Senator Stiles: nancy.stiles@leg.state.nh.us
Representative Bates: Rep.Bates@live.com
I would also like to share my personal insights regarding two issues that
were discussed at the May 5 WSB meeting:
$82,000 in Projected Savings Was Frozen
Kudos to Adam Steel, the WSDs Business Administrator, for negotiating
a fixed price for heating oil at $2.01/gal through June 30, 2016. This
represents a reduced cost of nearly half the originally budgeted amount of

$4/gal for the next school year that begins on July 1, 2016 and represents a
projected surplus of over $82K in next years budget.
Upon hearing the news, the Board took action and voted to freeze the
projected savings. Mr. Popovici-Muller, Mr. Tom Murray and I supported
the proposal to freeze the funding, Mr. Senibaldi and Mr. Breton believed
the funds should remain in the General Fund, where it would be available to
spend on unbudgeted items. When the vote was taken to freeze the funds,
Mr. Senibaldi voted to approve the freeze, with Mr. Breton the only Board
member voting against the motion.
Varsity Status Was Awarded to the WHS Robotics Team
The WHS Robotics team was awarded Varsity status. According to one of
the Robotics coaches, WHS will join over 100 other schools that recognize
their Robotics Teams with varsity status. As with all WHS sports teams,
Robotics Team members must meet a defined set of criteria before any player
will qualify to receive a letter.
I was happy to hear the decision by the administration to award the
Varsity status, because the Robotics team utilizes critical thinking skills that
integrate knowledge from all of the STEM subjects. With the change in
policy, Im hopeful the Robotics Team will attract even more students and
attention to their program which has been competing very successfully
against world-wide competition.
Please contact me anytime. I appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Ken Eyring, Chairman, Windham School Board

Yard Sale to Benefit Repair of Church Steeple

There is a wonderful event coming on June 5. It is the Yard Sale to raise
money to repair the steeple of the Church, in time for our 275th celebration
of the founding of the Town of Windham. I am writing to encourage you to
attend the Yard Sale.
I have recently downsized my photo collection and I am donating framed
photos to the sale. There are photos taken in Windham, other scenes in
NH, scenes taken in Greece on a trip with son James. And, of course, many
flower photos for which I am known! Probably 95 percent of my photos
I printed myself and all the photos I framed myself. Please come and take
a look at them. Also I have donated some of my knickknacks and other
treasures! My donations may become your treasures.
See you at the Presbyterian Church on June 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Full Speed Ahead without a Rudder

During the May 5 School Board meeting there was a significant

amount of time spent discussing whether the School Board should freeze
approximately $82,000. Mr. Eyring thought it would send a message to the
public.
Sounds prudent, sounds fiscally responsible, sounds like they are looking
out for our tax dollars right?
But like so much that comes from the SB leadership it is nothing more
than a political sound bite , smoke and mirrors a tactic that Mr. Eyring has
relied upon time and time again.
Our Business Administrator, Mr. Steel, cannot access the $82,000 without
board approval. So whom are they freezing the
funds from? Themselves? In fact, the board discussion
(well over 15 minutes) that ensued underscored the
insignificance of freezing the funds when they
declared that if they felt the need to access the funds,
they would simply unfreeze it. Well thats effective
(sigh)
Concurrently, the agenda (created by Mr. Eyring)
for that same meeting designated a mere 15 minutes
to determine the School Boards annual goals. As any
business leader knows, goal setting is critical to success.
This represents the vision and strategies the roadmap
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district with the over $45 million of our tax dollars.
Mr. Rob Breton and Mr. Senibaldi were the only
school board members that actually discussed academic
achievement and our teachers.
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WSB Goals - Nothing to Aim for

Give a person a bow and arrow and tell them to, Shoot! and their first
response would be, At what? When there is no target there is no purpose
for shooting. They could shoot the arrow anywhere and wherever the arrow
ended up would be where the arrow ended up. Not much to it.
On the other hand, if you gave the archer a target and challenged them
to hit the bullseye everything changes. You now gave them something to
aim at, something to challenge his skills against, something to measure their
progress with, and something that gives all of his effort purpose. All by
adding in a simple target.
Knowing that millions of our tax dollars are spent on our towns
education and goal setting is such a crucial component of staying focused
to attain our towns educational needs, many at the May 5 school board
meeting and throughout town anxiously awaited the reading of the goals
for the upcoming school year put forth by the school board. Extremely
disheartened when Ken Erying, Chair of the Windham School Board, read
the list out load, it quickly became apparent that he was in fact not stating
goals. Mr. Erying aimlessly listed vague, indefinite, unclear and imprecise
focus areas.
Goal setting helps us determine our priorities, get organized, make
big decisions, and allows our educational wants become reality. The goal
should be specific enough so that we know exactly what we are striving for,
measurable so we can tell exactly when the goal has been reached, actionoriented to indicate an activity that will produce results, realistic in that it is
practical and can be achieved, and time and resources constrained meaning
that it has a definite deadline for completion and realizes limited availability
of resources
This list was merely goal areas which were not defined, specific,
measurable nor with any anticipated completion dates or priorities. In fact,
Mr. Erying mentioned that his list was in no particular order of importance.
Considering prioritizing is a major part of the goal setting, one would expect
a well thought out plan, coming up with specific, concise goals with action
plans and timelines.
One of the items you mentioned was staff retention and recruitment.
Lets take a look at this for example:
What do you mean? What about staff retention and recruitment?
Enhance work life for school employees? If so how? And by when? Who
are you trying to recruit? Whom and by when? What strategies will you
implement to obtain the goal?
Mr. Erying, you hold the title of Chair of Windham School Board and
we expect more from you! The April 14 school board agenda indicated that
goal setting was to be part of that meeting. However, nothing was discussed
then. Shockingly, three weeks later you, as chair of the school board, bring
forth such a vague and obscure list and try to pass these off as goals. Mr.
Eyring, all I can say is, At what? What are we shooting or aiming for?
Theres no target, theres no bulls eye.
We expect you to go back to the drawing board and lead the school board
with carefully considered, specific, concrete goals that are measurable, action
oriented, realistic and with a timeframe. You, Mr. Eyring should expect no
less from yourself as Chair of the school board!
Greer Ross, Windham

NH House Budget and Professional Licensing

Do you hold a New Hampshire license for the professional role of nurse,
electrician, engineer, accountant, physician, realtor, funeral director or
therapist? The entire list covers essentially all professions requiring a license
to practice in New Hampshire.
The budget passed by the House would establish the Office of Professional
Licensure and Certification to oversee all licenses and renewals. There
are economies of scale realized currently with the Office of Professional
Licensing within Health and Human Services, and the Joint Board for
Licensing and Certification. This would combine the two and add others
under one huge umbrella.
All investigations for all professions, boards and commissions would also
go through this new office.
Economies of scale are great, but expanding to the point of being
unwieldy for those being licensed and for their clients and the public is
a risk.
Hopefully the Senate will carefully examine this proposal as they
continue the budgeting process.
Kristi St. Laurent, Windham

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Thursdays thru June 18

Walking Program for Older Adults/
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No Seniors.
Windham Recreation is excited
to team up once again with the Granite
YMCA of Londonderry for a great program.
Join Rachael for weekly walks and exercises
designed to build balance, strength, endurance,
and community. Class is for seven weeks
from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Program fee. For more
information, contact the Recreation Office at 9651208 or at Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.
com. Sign up at http://windham.recdesk.com or
in the Recreation Office.
Saturday, May 23
Pelham American Legion Auxiliary
Post 100 will be at the following Pelham
locations for its annual Memorial Day
Poppy Drive. We are collecting donations
from the public today only. Your support of local
veterans is appreciated. Well be at the NH State
Liquor Store, Old Gage Hill Farms Store and
Santander Bank.

3rd

Pelham Gardeners Annual Plant Sale will

be held on the grounds of the Congregational
Church, 9 a.m. until sold out. All perennial
plants are from members gardens - the best prices
around anywhere. This is our only fundraiser
other than membership dues. Stop on by and
support us.

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Sunday, May 24 thru Monday, May 25

Nesmith Library in Windham will
close beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday through
Monday.

Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

See front page for Pelham Memorial Day
Schedule of Events
Pelham Public Library - closed
Friday, May 29
In Memory of SSG Edmond Lam Lo
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Sixth Annual Pasta Night Fundraiser, 5 to
8 p.m. (dinner served 5:30-7 p.m.), Salem
High School, 44 Geremonty Dr. Adults $12, children under 10 -free. Live music by David
Lacroix, various prize raffles and a 50/50 raffle.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or e-mail:
events@memoriesofedmondlo.com.

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Saturday, May 30
Mark your calendars for the Friends of
the Library of Windhams 32nd Annual
Strawberry Festival and Book Fair. The
Strawberry Festival Committee is in the
process of planning this wonderful event and now
we need you! Over 200 people annually donate
a few hours of their time to help out at the festival

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and make it a success. We hope youll consider

volunteering this year. Our dedicated volunteers
are what make the Strawberry Festival and Book
Fair such a wonderful event each year. Contact
flow@flowwindham.org for information on
available volunteer positions.

Basics of Poultry Raising, June 16,

7-9 p.m. Ever thought of raising your
own backyard chicken coop? This is
an intensive workshop on the basics
of poultry raising with an emphasis on
Heritage Poultry!
Herbs for Flavor & Scent, June 30, 6:308 p.m. Seminar on using herbs in the
kitchen and around the house is presented
by UNH Master Gardener Volunteer Ruth
H. Axelrod. Come prepared to learn about
common varieties of herbs native to the
northeast region.
Gardening Rocks! Mobile Farm Event, July 1,
10 a.m.-12 p.m. This awesome presentation
teaches kids about the foods they eat from the
ground up! Event is intended for families and
children of all ages.
The Pelham Library is also looking for
volunteers to help with the upkeep of their
Childrens Garden, a community-created,
community-maintained garden currently in its
third year. For more information call 635-7581 or
contact services@pelhamweb.com!

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Prize! $8 per adult; $5 per child under 12.
Contact Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 or visit
website at www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.
Saturday, June 13
The Pelham NH COA will once
again be hosting the Annual Strawberry
Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This
years festival will include entertainment,
crafters and yummy treats. Dont miss the fun!
This years entertainment will include but not
limited to musical entertainment from the Pelham
High School Band (TBA), the Showcase Ladies
Barbershop Quartet at 10 a.m., the OHalloran
Irish Dancers at 11 a.m., fun with balloons by
Cheerio, from 10am to noon, Caricaturist
Liane Brown 12 to 2 p.m. Besides entertainment
we will have hot dogs, hamburgers, strawberry
shortcake, drinks, popcorn, a bake sale and raffle
baskets to take chances on. There will also be
a 50/50 raffle, to be drawn at 1 p.m. A great
opportunity to win cash!

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Thursday, June 4
Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronics Collection from 3 to 7 p.m.,
Nashua Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium
Dr., Nashua for residents of Pelham and
Windham. $10 user fee per vehicle, additional
charges for quantities exceeding 10 gallons or
20 pounds, additional charges for electronics
recycling. For more information and a complete
list of accepted items, visit: http://www.nashuarpc.
org/hhw or call 424-2240.

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Local music cannot get much better than the

choral concerts performed by the New Greeley
Singers. This springs program, Spring Sings,
is no exception, and will include songs ranging
from several patriotic pieces in recognition of
Memorial Day, an Earth Song, two pieces from
the 1500s and two 1950s Doo-Wops, a haunting
lullaby made famous by Barbra Streisand, and
much more. The event begins at 3 p.m. and will
be held at the First Congregational Church, 3
Main St. in Pelham. Following the concert, light
refreshments will be served to give the audience
a chance to visit with the singers. Tickets are
$12/adults and $6/children 12 and under, and
may be obtained at the door or online at www.
newgreeleysingers.com. For more information,
call (978) 453-9982, or e-mail ngsingers@gmail.
com.

Thursdays, June 4 thru July 9

New Adult Painting Classes for ages 18 and
up will be held from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the
First Congregational Church (upstairs room), 3
Main St., Pelham. No experience needed for
this beginner class. The course will start with
introduction, list of supplies students will need
and end with a complete painting. Water mixable
oils used; no turpentine. Size of groups is limited;
first come, first serve. Program fee. Registration
form at 6 Village Green or online at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation. Sign up by June
1. Call 635-2721 with any questions or e-mail
Recreation@pelhamweb.com.

Tuesday, June 2 thru Wednesday, July 1

Pelham Public Library is preparing
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launch a Summer Garden Series this
June. The series includes four workshops
on currently trending topics in gardening
and homesteading delivered by regional
experts in the field. All events are free and
open to the public. All ages and skill levels are
welcome.
Basics of Seed Saving, June 2, 7-9 p.m. An
intensive workshop on the basics of seed
saving, including the best methods for
preserving valuable Heirloom Seeds!

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enjoy a fun afternoon of painting, friends,
and snackies at your local Pelham VFW
Post. We are painting a patriotic, summery,
beachy themed painting. You can choose the
colors of your flip-flops. Either paint the patriotic
ones or a more beachy theme. These artist
led sessions are fun, easy and you get to take
home your own work of art! Artist led session
includes a 16 inch by 20 inch canvas with paint,
brushes and aprons supplied for your use. Cost
is $40 per person of which $15 will go to benefit
Veterans Programs. Full cost due at time of sign
up. Canvas, paints, apron, and light refreshments
will be provided. 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the John H.
Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722 VFW, 6 Main
St., Pelham. To register contact Cindy Chamberlin
571-9315 or kenandcindyc@hotmail.com.

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Monday, June 22 thru Friday, June 26

Girls Summer Basketball Camp Week
is opened to girls ages 7 (as of Dec. 1) to
13. This instructional clinic will be held
at Dennis Lyons Memorial Park from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Learn the fundamentals and be taught
skills of the game offensively and defensively. You
will have great fun and become a better player!
Girls should arrive in appropriate sneakers,
comfortable clothing and are advised to wear
sunscreen and bring water/drinks. The camp will
run rain or shine. Registration forms are available
at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation or at the
Pelham Parks and Rec. office or register and pay
online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.

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Friday, June 5
Veterans Benefit Dinner sponsored by
John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary, 6 Main St.,
Pelham. Public welcome! Luau Theme. All
proceeds benefit veterans programs. Doors open
at 5:30 p.m. Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, coffee,

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School Board Asked to Initiate Windham Scouts Bridge to the Next Level
Girl Scout
No Interruption Policy
adult level
The
collaboration
of Windham
Girl Scouts
of all levels
was apparent
at the 2015
Windham
Community
Girl Scout
Bridging
Ceremony last
Saturday.

Staff photos by Tom Tollefson

by Tom Tollefson
While many college students are enjoying their
graduations around the state, Windham girls ranging from
kindergarten to senior year of high school took a step
forward in their own way. A total of 93 girls participated
in the 2015 Windham Girl Scouts Community Bridging
ceremony last Sunday afternoon in the auditorium at
Windham High School.
This annual ceremony celebrates the progress of the
Girl Scouts in their move to the next level. The levels go
in ascending order as follows: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors,
Cadets, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults. In total, 11
of the 31 troops in Windham had Girl Scouts advancing
to the next phase. The criteria for moving up in Girl
Scouts centered on various community volunteer and skill
building accomplishments.
Our girls have been with us since kindergarten, and
now theyre in third and fourth grades. Im very proud of
their accomplishments, said Cassandra Fournier, Troop
12440 leader.
As part of the ceremony, each girl walked across a
colorfully decorated bridge on the stage in the auditorium
as their names were announced. They then received their

Varsity Status Given

to Robotics Team
by Barbara OBrien
Students who actively participate with the robotics team at Windham High School will
now be given varsity status.
Bob Dawson, who will take on the role of principal at Windham High School on July
1, discussed the issue with school board members earlier this month.
Dawson said that varsity status for the high schools very successful robotics team,
Windham Windup, will be under the auspices of the New Hampshire Athletic
Association. No academic credit will be earned through participation in robotics, but
a varsity letter will be presented to those who meet the parameters required for practice
and competition. Dawson emphasized that robotics team members must adhere to all
guidelines for personal behavior, as spelled out in the student handbook.
Students who are eligible for participation in the robotics program include those who
attend grades nine through twelve at Windham High School, as well as those who are
home-schooled.
School board chairman Ken Eyring applauded Dawsons plan to award a varsity letter
for robotics participation. Its a great idea, Eyring said, noting that robotics involves all
STEM-related concepts (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

by Kaela Law
The Pelham Board of Selectmen has signed a letter
opposing Kinder Morgans Northeast Energy Direct
pipeline proposal. The pipeline would be 36 inches in
diameter, cutting through roughly 100 properties across
five miles of town.
Amherst, Litchfield, and Merrimack are among the
other towns to have signed onto the letter addressed to
Governor Hassan and elected officials.
The Northeast Energy Direct pipeline project is
currently in the pre-filing stage at the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, the letter states. Kinder
Morgan is expected to file an application for a certificate
of public convenience and necessity in September
2015. Once the certificate is granted, Kinder Morgan /
Tennessee Gas Pipeline will have the ability to use federal
eminent domain to acquire rights of way for the pipeline.
We believe that the need for this project is better
addressed by competing projects that would require less
taking of private and public land; and the capacity of
the NED pipeline far exceeds the utility needs of New
England gas consumers. Eminent domain is an
extraordinary power that must be used sparingly. Other
projects, such as the Spectra Energys proposal to enlarge
an existing pipeline, can bring a significant amount of
natural gas to New England with far less impact to public
and private landowners than the NED project. As a
matter of public policy, projects requiring heavy use of
eminent domain, such as NED, should be discouraged.
The letter also addresses concerns regarding the
protection of conservation lands and water aquifers.
Without too much discussion, the vote by Pelham Board
of Selectmen to sign-on to this letter was unanimous.
Following their vote, the board of selectmen began to
discuss drafting an additional letter that is more Pelham
specific.
Vice-Chairman Bill McDevitt raised awareness
regarding Kinder Morgans seeming failure to comply
with federal laws and regulations on their existing gas
pipelines in Pelham known as the Concord Lateral.
The Concord Lateral pipeline system runs from Dracut,
Mass., up to Concord, N.H. It crosses Pelham at Route
38, between the elementary and middle schools and
again beneath Muldoon Park. It is marked by tall white
posts with orange or yellow caps that can also be seen

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patch, a flower, and a greeting from one of their troop

leaders with the well-known three-finger Girl Scout sign.
The troop leaders read poetry and reminisced about the
past year of Scouts filled with various activities such as
charitable drives, camp outs, sleepovers, and community
volunteer efforts.
In addition to the ceremony was the celebration of
Gold Award winners Zoe Perkins and Madeline Riese.
This designation is earned by completing the goal of
planning and running a self-sustaining community service
opportunity. Perkins developed science activity kits,
events, and interactive learning technology to help inspire
science exploration with children. Riese mapped and
blazed Windham Town Forest hiking trails.
I wanted to make the trails more accessible and
educate the town about forests, Riese said.
Brynn Roche will be next to receive her Gold Award.
Roche is currently working on permanent stations of the
cross at St. Peters Episcopal Church. She is also setting up
a Facebook page to educate others on the Stations of the
Cross.
Tessa Gustafson, Eileen Hughes, and Jennifer LeBlanc
earned their Silver Award by developing a homework help
program in collaboration with the Windham Champions
after-school program, while Taylor Mendes and Molly
Ryan made the Caring and Sharing Project for their Silver
Award. This project consisted of repairing the gazebo
at the Windham Senior Center and completing the
landscaping around it.
Were so proud to see them grow from young Brownies
to women going off to college. Theyre amazing, smart,
and capable young women, and we look forward to seeing
what their bright future hold for them, said Nancy Perkins,
co-leader of Ambassador Troop 10244.

Pelham Board of Selectmen Opposes

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through Windham, Hudson, Londonderry, and along

the side of Route 93 north of Londonderry. It consists
of two pipes, a 12-inch and a 20-inch, running side by
side underground. These particular pipelines are called
transmission pipelines. They transmit and transport
natural gas through Pelham, but do not have tappingin capabilities. The Northeast Energy Direct, being
significantly larger than either of the existing two pipes
of the Concord Lateral, would also not bring any gas
into Pelham, only through it. Pelham is not tapping
into the gas from the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline
proposition.
There are a couple of things I think we should be very
concerned about, not only with the proposed pipeline
but also with the existing pipelines, McDevitt said and
he went on to read law CFR 192.615: c) Each operator
shall establish and maintain liaison with appropriate fire,
police, and other public officials The reason I bring
this up, McDevitt went on to say, is because in checking
with the fire chief, no such thing has ever been done.
All the Pelham Fire Department has for liaison is an 800
number to call. (Kinder Morgan) has never been in touch
with local officials as they are required by federal law to
do. My concern is, since they havent done it with the
existing pipeline, which is a worrisome thing we have to
address, how do we know in spite of assurances theyre
going to do it with the new pipeline which is bigger and
more dangerous?
Chief Midgley of the Pelham Fire Department
confirmed that their emergency contact with the company
is an 800 number. Although Kinder Morgans contact
with Pelhams emergency responders has been minimal,
the fire department in town does have an emergency
plan in place for dealing with a pipeline malfunction.
It was described matter of factly: Respond. Establish
command. Notify the pipeline company. Deny access,
rescue residents, and mitigate any surrounding problem.
We do not attack the fire, Midgley said. Pelhams
firefighters would serve the town well in the scenario of a
pipeline malfunction, but the only way to fight a natural
gas pipeline fire is to shut off the flow of gas and allow it
to run out, a process that is not instantaneous.
In the letter that the Town of Pelham filed singularly to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, it is stated
that the Town of Pelham will be directly, substantially
and adversely impacted by the construction,
operation and maintenance of the pipeline. One
specific impact noted was the proposed pipeline
projects threat to the economic well-being and
aggregate tax base of the Town. Once residents
start losing sections of their properties, they could
file for and receive tax abatements which could
prove a loss of money to the town. Kinder Morgan
has mentioned a tax revenue from their project to
Pelham somewhere near $600,000 annually. The
existing gas easement Concord Lateral, covering
very closely the same length and width through
town as the new proposal would, has only paid
(on a high estimate) less than half of that amount.
Just as there is no guarantee Kinder Morgan
will start an active liaison with Pelhams Fire
Department for this new proposed pipeline
easement, there is no evidence to prove Kinder
Morgans $600,000 claim in taxes to the town.
Many residents feel the proposed Northeast Energy
Direct pipeline is a difficult project to support
without more substantial information, a sentiment
shared by the Pelham Board of Selectmen as
shown through their letters of opposition to it.
At the bottom of the opposition letter Pelham
filed separately with FERC are a few requests: that
Kinder Morgan provides a full and comprehensive
impact analysis and that FERC conducts a scoping
meeting here in the town of Pelham to give town
residents a full opportunity to express concerns
about the adverse impacts of the project upon
them and their property.
A discussion about the proposed pipeline
through Pelham is ongoing on the agenda for the
board of selectmen meetings, every other Tuesday
night, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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by Barbara OBrien
Stop interrupting the public! That is the message Andrea Alexander had for
members of the Windham School Board. Alexander is a Windham resident and
Massachusetts-based attorney.
During the May 19 meeting, Alexander asked that a formal policy be adopted that
would prohibit school board members from interrupting public comment. Alexander,
who spoke of her advocacy of the First Amendment, which assures free speech, said that
men have a habit of interrupting women, twice as often as women are said to interrupt
men. The Windham School Board is composed of five men. No women ran for the
school board this past March.
I value my freedom of expression, Alexander said. If someone addressing the board
becomes unruly, antagonistic or obscene, then the chairman should be the one to
address that person, Alexander said; not one of the other board members.
Alexander referred to a meeting she attended a few weeks ago, during which
she defended actions of school board Chairman Ken Eyring, related to the issue of
confidentiality and the Right-to-Know Law. During that meeting, Alexander was
interrupted several times by school board members and also told that she needed to
keep her comments brief. The man who spoke after her was not admonished or
interrupted in a like manner, Alexander recalled. You guys looked obnoxious, she told
school board members, noting, that as public officials, they are fair game.
Although school board members didnt comment on whether they would consider
initiating a policy of not interrupting members of the public who come to the podium,
Eyring did say he agrees with Alexanders belief in the freedom of speech 100 percent.
The power of the government is the people, he said. We should be willing to listen to
what people have to say whether we agree with them or not.

Pelham - Windham News | May 22, 2015 - 7

Track and Field Coach Asks School Board to Initiate Warrant Article
by Barbara OBrien
Not allowing dust to gather under her feet,
Windham High and Middle School Assistant Track
and Field Coach Marjorie Dastous requested that
school board members put a warrant article on
next years ballot asking voters to fund an outdoor
track, surrounding a grass field; not a turf one.
Dastous came to school board members earlier
this month on behalf of all the young athletes in
Windham who dont currently have a safe place
to practice field and track events or an appropriate
venue to host such events. Its like asking the
basketball team to practice without a basketball
court, Dastous said of the current situation. We
have some excellent athletes, she said. They
need and deserve better than what we currently
have. At present, members of the track teams
at Windham Middle School and Windham High
School often run along Heritage Hill Road,
competing with school buses and other vehicular
traffic. We need to get our kids off the street,
Dastous said.
Dastous specifically requested that a proposed
track and field facility not be bundled with
any other request, feeling that to include it with
another project might doom it to failure. She also
emphasized the need for a natural grass field in
the middle of a track, not an artificial turf field, as
was sought through a citizen-petitioned warrant
article this past March. That proposal did not pass
muster with voters and failed for lack of sufficient
support.
According to Dastous, there are 12 running and
seven field events involved in the track and field
program; with 115 students participating at the
middle school and another 65 students involved at
Windham High. Right now, were practicing on
any open field, parking lot or trail we can find,
she said. This is an accident waiting to happen.
We arent even able to practice the shortest races
[held in competition], she explained. We are at
a major disadvantage when competing. Athletes
are getting injured running on the street, Dastous
noted, adding that this is what team members
have had to do for the past six years.

The entire Windham community would be able

to benefit from a track and grass field, Dastous
said. It would be a safe place for any resident
to run or walk, she said. Build it and they will
run! School board chairman Ken Eyring told
Dastous, Your passion is very clear. Your have
made an excellent argument.
A design plan that was created in 2008,
and cost thousands of dollars, could be used
for the idea that Dastous has in mind. This
design could be used to solicit bids, Business
Administrator Adam Steel said. The design
process is complete. School board members
have until next December to decide on a warrant
article. Steel cautioned, however, that putting
out requests for proposals too early would likely
result in contractors including a caveat, in case
prices increase between now and next Marchs
School District Election. School Board ViceChairman Tom Murray and board member Dennis
Senibaldi said they would like to see requests for
construction bids on a track and grass field put out
at the same time as a proposal for an addition and
renovations to Golden Brook School (Option 2).
Subsequent to the discussion, Steel was
instructed to issue a request for proposals (RFP)
for the summer of 2016, with the note that school
board members will make a decision after those
proposals are received. The request for proposals
is not a commitment to put forth a warrant article,
board members emphasized. School board
member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he wants
a lot of community input on the proposal. We
need the communitys support, he said. We
dont want another No.
In response to Murrays comment that it might
be worthwhile to get proposals for a turf field, at
the same time, Jim Gustafson, who serves as the
student representative to the school board and is a
member of the track team, reminded everyone that
voters issued a resounding No this past March
when it comes to funding a turf field. It was also
stated several times, during the meeting, that the
track and field team needs a grass field, not a turf
one. Track Coach Ryan OConnor said he does

Drivers Education Program

Offers Two Choices
by Barbara OBrien
A discussion concerning drivers education for
high school students, that began among school
administrators this past February, came to a
conclusion during a school board meeting earlier
this month.
When the issue was first raised, Business
Administrator Adam Steel was asked to solicit
bids for drivers education classes. It had been
several years since bids had been sought. The
program is no longer required by the New
Hampshire Department of Education, but local
school administrators continue to offer it as a
convenience for students and their parents. The
program involves no cost to taxpayers.
On May 5, Steel said he had contacted every
driving school south of Concord and had received
five proposals, as a result. A variety of services
were included in each of the proposals. Steel
said he performed reference checks on each of

Fire Crews Battle I-93 Brush Fire

the blaze.
Due to the fire advancing quickly to a nearby
neighborhood along Edinburgh Road, crews from
neighboring towns of Salem and Derry were
called to the scene to assist. Pelham Fire provided
station coverage. The Salvation Army of Nashua
provided rehab services for the firefighters.
The fire was brought under control in
approximately two hours, but crews remained
on the scene for approximately two more hours
extinguishing hotspots and ensuring that the entire
area was clear of fire. Approximately two acres of
brush had burned
It appears that the fire may have started when
blasting along Route 93 may have sparked an area
of brush. No injuries were reported.

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Schools track and cross-country participants can

only train for meets on the field, on the road, or
on a trail. Known from experience, the trail is
full of dangerous terrain, such as rocks and hills.
As the trail is completely surrounded by wooded
areas, its completely unknown when the leaves
could be slippery and result in a rolled ankle,
she explained. Tracks are flat, which means
there is no rough terrain. Tracks are the perfect
average between soft and hard, which allows
runners to not worry about getting knee injuries
from impact, Sarah noted. Every single track
meet the teams attend, they have to travel, she
continued. And neither [Windham] school can
host track meets, so we never have the home-team
advantage and can never practice on the actual
track. Without a track, we suffer from a loss that
every other school with a track takes for granted.
Friendships that are made in sports tend to last
longer than friendships made elsewhere, Sarah
said. Its always fun to root on friends during
their races, and running brings people together.
Running can create friendships that will last a
lifetime, she said. Running can lead to many
health and social benefits, and can be used as a
supplement to any sport.
While track isnt considered to be a major sport
in the United States, it actually has the largest
number of participants at the high school level.
Windham High School needs a track, because,
without one, the town is discriminating against
runners and being more attentive to other sports,
such as football, Sarah said. Isnt it time that
Windham finally gets a track? she asked.
After listening to Sarahs letter, resident Donna
InDelicato responded, Its obvious that a massive
number of students are being underserved!
On a unanimous vote of 5 to 0, school board
members approved a motion directing that the
existing design plans for a track, with a grass field,
be put out to bid. Steel was instructed to get at
least three bids before returning to the school
board for further direction.

Market Square Windham

Zoning Update

the driving schools presenting a proposal and had

narrowed the choice down to two programs, both
of which he was recommending.
By a vote of 5 to 0, school board members
unanimously approved two programs, offered
side-by-side. Those choices include Granite
State Driving School, which has been providing
services to Windham High School students for
several years, already, and Bensons Driving
School. Maximum prices being quoted were:
$575 for Granite State, for the next three years,
and an escalating price of $585 for the first year
with Bensons Driving School and $595 for the
next two years of the contract with Bensons.
The contract with each of these two companies
runs through June 30, 2018. The choice of
which driving school to use is up to parents.
Students are not required to use either of these
recommendations.

submitted by Windham Fire Department

On Thursday, May 7, at approximately 12:35
p.m., the Windham Fire Department received
a call for a brush fire along Route 93 in the
northbound lane just north of the weigh station
in the vicinity of the Route 93 work zone.
Heavy smoke was visible to firefighters as they
approached the area.
Once on scene, construction workers from
the I-93 project were directing firefighters to
the area. There, firefighters encountered a large
area of brush that was burning uphill and in a
southerly direction. With the existing winds and
dry conditions, the fire was spreading rapidly.
Construction workers from Weaver Brothers,
Maine Drilling and Blasting, Audley Construction,
and NH DOT assisted firefighters in extinguishing

not support a turf field in the midst of a track.

This would not be the best way to go in terms of
logistics, OConnor said. Athletic Director Bill
Raycroft also supports the construction of a grass
field in the center of any proposed track. Schools
that have put in an artificial turf field in the middle
of a track, wish they hadnt, resident Steve
Dastous told school administrators.
School board member Rob Breton said, We
have the what, why and where. Now, we need to
know how much. There clearly is a need. Im all
for finding out what it would cost.
Our job is to figure out the best way to
package the proposal, Popovici-Muller said,
adding that he agrees it shouldnt be bundled with
other projects. We need to address basic safety
needs, first, he said.
Resident Jonathan Sycamore said he would like
to see a committee formed to study a proposal
for a track and grass field, noting that he believes
athletic grants might be available. Track and
field includes an event for everybody, Sycamore
said, referring to student participation. This
would be beneficial for the entire town, he said.
It should have been part of the original high
school project, resident Kathy Souter said,
but it wasnt. Stating that she supported the
construction of a turf field when it was put forth,
Souter commented that she also strongly supports
construction of a track.
Resident Mark Melton agreed that developing
a proposal should be a group event. If were
going to do it; do it right, Melton said.
Im horrified by students running in parking
lots and in the street, resident Kelly McAllister
said. This is a tremendous liability to the school
district. It needs to be a top safety concern of
the school district, she added.
Resident Kathy Howard read a letter from her
daughter, Sarah Howard, who is a student at
Windham Middle School and participates on the
track and field team. The Town of Windham
has never hosted a track meet, Sarah said. To
host a track meet, the town needs to have a track.
Windham High Schools and Windham Middle

submitted by Laura Scott,

Community Development Director
The location for Market Square Windham
was originally presented by the WEDC to the
Windham Planning Board in late 2014. This
concept, which is consistent with Windhams
Master Plan, was conceived to enhance the
quality of life for residents of all ages while
promoting economic development in Windham
to help reduce the residential tax burden by
providing more commercial tax positive revenue
to Windham. As it stands currently, residents
carry 92 percent of the burden of cost of
community services. A development like Market
Square could potentially provide substantial
commercial tax positive revenue to help offset
anticipated expenses relative to Windham School
facilities and other community services, while
also providing improved quality of life for senior
citizens and the entire community alike.
The Market Square concept would provide a
walkable downtown like area in a development
near Route 93 with upscale retail shops,
restaurants, theatres and potential outdoor

activities for families. The WEDC realizes and

understands the importance of conservation and
believes that they can strike a balance between
enhancing cultural capital while considering the
conservation of our natural resources.
The Windham Economic Development
Committee will again be presenting this concept
to the Planning Board on May 13. The proposal
is to create needed rules and regulations in
Windham for a concept like Market Square to be
brought before voters for approval in March 2016.
The WEDC invites interested Windham residents
who wish to hear more details and provide input
to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. on May 13 in the
Community Development meeting room.
The WEDC will remain engaged in this
process with the planning board and hope
that the matter can be brought before voters
for approval in March 2016. The WEDC is
dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the local
economy while balancing the tax base for all
Windham residents. Visit them online at www.
windhamnewhampshire.com/committees/
economic-development-committee.

Windham Planning Board

Amends Documents
submitted by Elizabeth Wood, Community
Planner, Windham
The Windham Planning Board recently voted
to adopt amendments to the existing site plan
regulations and also the procedure for the
computation of impact fees for the Windham
Public School District.
The amended site plan regulations apply to any
Major or Minor Site Plan Applications submitted
after the adoption date. Updated application
forms, corresponding with the amendments, are
available on the Community Development page of
the town website or you can pick them up at the
Community Development Department.

The amended procedure for the computation

of impact fees for the Windham Public School
District has resulted in updated fees. The new fee
for a fee-simple single-family home is $6,357.87
and $3,617 for other residential dwellings. These
fees pertain to new subdivision approvals only.
Both the new site plan regulations and
procedure for the computation of school
impact fees can be viewed on the town website
www.windhamnewhampshire.com. They are
also available at the Windham Community
Development Department.

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The Forest Speaks

Bringing up baby trees
submitted by the Windham Forestry Committee
New England forests have been manipulated by
people for centuries. But the most pronounced
changes were brought on by settlers from Europe
starting in the 1600s. By the early to mid-1800s,
70 percent of the New Hampshire forest land
south of the White Mountains had been cleared,
mostly for farming.
Over the years, many farms were abandoned as
settlers moved west, looking for new opportunities
on richer farm lands. As with many forested areas
in southern New Hampshire, we see evidence
of past farming on the Southeast Lands town
forest property in the form of nearby old cellar
holes and stone walls. As farms in southern NH
were abandoned, forests reclaimed the fields and
regrew with trees similar in age and species. The
predominant species we find in the town forest
are Eastern White Pine and various oak species
(Red, Black, Scarlet, and White), which grow well
with full sun and are common in former field
areas. One of the Windham Forestry Committees
goals for the town forest is to increase the age
diversity and to ensure a constant influx of
vigorous young trees. The art and science of
establishing and tending trees and forests is called

silviculture. Its purpose is to control

the composition, health, structure,
and growth of forest stands.
The Windham Forestry
Committee is encouraging the
proper management of our natural
resources through sound silvicultural
practices such as timber stand
improvements, thinning, harvesting,
and reforestation consistent with
a Forest Management Plan. The
planning all began with an inventory
of trees on the town forest property,
and a detailed Forest Stewardship
Plan in 2012. This plan was written
by a highly qualified, licensed
NH forester, who has experience
working with municipalities. This
10-year plan addresses the towns
interest in a multiple-use concept
for the land including recreation,
wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, and
sound long-term timber management.
The first step in achieving these goals was to
mark trees on the property for thinning, targeting
trees most at risk of decline for removal. This has

Courtesy photo
now been completed following the prescribed
method of good silvicultural practices. The
advantages to the forest are more growing space
for better quality trees and small openings in the
forest floor with sun to encourage existing and
new regeneration. Growth within these openings

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Town of Windham to Outsource

Collection of Solid Waste
by Barbara OBrien
Town employees in Windham will no longer
be spending time collecting refuse from townowned buildings and recreation areas. On the
recommendation of Solid Waste Management
Director Dave Poulson, Windham is contracting
with State Line Waste Management of Nashua to
provide that service.
During a recent selectmens meeting, Poulson
explained that too much employee time is being
taken up by collecting trash around town. Town
employees are spending 16 hours a week doing
it now, Poulson said, explaining that their time
is needed to accomplish more important tasks.
Currently, two employees are spending eight hour
each, every week, emptying trash receptacles
around Windham and transporting the refuse to
the transfer station on Ledge Road.
Poulson said that State Line Waste Management
is the only company in the area willing to provide
a manual service in collecting refuse from townowned facilities in Windham. State Line is
well-equipped and provides 96-gallon totes in
which trash can be deposited, Poulson said. A
dumpster system would involve a much higher
cost, he told selectmen.
The trash collection service through State Line
Waste Management would cost $7,000 per year,
less than $200 per week, Poulson explained.

This is less than what is being expended by using

town employees to do the job. This will free up
the towns maintenance workers to actually do
maintenance and janitorial duties, Selectman
Bruce Breton commented. The trash that is
collected will still be taken to the Windham
Transfer Station for disposal.
Town Administrator David Sullivan said he
fully supports Poulsons proposal. The contract
is within the allocated budget and includes a
fixed price for the next three years, Sullivan said.
When questioned by Selectman Joel Desilets as
to why the contract wasnt being put out to bid,
Sullivan said that Poulson has already done his
due diligence. Desilets said he feels not going
out to bid removes the opportunity for Mom and
Pop businesses to submit a bid. Selectman Ross
McLeod also wanted to put the contract out to
bid, saying that he wanted an apples-to-apples
comparison of available services.
Ultimately, selectmen approved a motion to
waive the bid process and contract with State Line
Waste Management by a vote of 3 to 2. Voting to
approve the contract were Chairman Al Letizio, Jr.,
Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectman Bruce
Breton. Voting against waiving the bid process
and awarding the contract to State Line were
Selectmen Roger Hohenberger and Ross McLeod.

One Home Evacuated due to

Propane Leak on Northland Road
submitted by Windham Fire Department
On Tuesday, April 28, at approximately 8:42
a.m., the Windham Fire Department responded
to Northland Road for a propane leak due to
workers who had hit the top part of a 1,000-gallon
underground propane tank with a bulldozer.
Northland Road is the Spruce Pond Development
of Rockingham Road.
As firefighters arrived on scene, they met with
the operator of the bulldozer who stated that
while he was spreading loam; he had hit the top
part of the tank shearing off a portion of a relief
valve. An active propane leak was evident from
the roadway on arrival.

The residence was evacuated as a precaution.

Firefighters were also assigned throughout the
incident to monitor air quality to ensure the
vapors of the gas were dispersing away from any
potential ignition sources. No other homes were
evacuated
Officials from Eastern Propane were called to
evaluate the scene where they eventually were
able to secure the leak to make repairs.
The incident was brought under control
approximately two hours later. Salem Fire
Department provided station coverage. No
injuries were reported.

will encourage more dense vegetation such as low

bush blueberry and other shrubby species, and
tree seedlings and saplings to provide both cover
and a food source for wildlife.
The next step in the process will be to invite
logging contractors to bid on harvesting the
marked trees. The forestry committee and our
professional forester overseeing the project will
be involved in choosing a contractor based on
price offered, reputation, and ability to conduct
the harvest in a conscientious and timely manner.
Once a contractor is chosen, the committee will
have a better idea of when to expect the actual
harvest operations to begin. Harvesting is likely
to take six to 10 weeks to complete depending
on the size of the contractors business operation.
Responsible timber management encourages
the growth of quality trees that remain after the
harvest, as well as the release of tree regeneration,
in order to grow tomorrows forest, beneath the
forest of today.
Keep reading our periodic articles and check
our town web page for more information and
updates: ww.windhamnewhampshire.com/
committes/forestry-committee.

submitted by Pelham Public Library

On behalf of the 1,000 Books Foundation, the
Pelham Public Library invites you to participate
in this free program that encourages you to read
1,000 books with your child before he/she enters
kindergarten.
How does it work? Simply read a book
(any book) to your infant/ newborn,
toddler or preschooler. The goal
is to have read 1,000 books
(yes, you can repeat books)
before kindergarten. Does
this sound hard? Well,
heres the break down- if
you read just one book per
night, you have read 365 books
in one year. Thats 730 books in two
years and 1,095 in three years. If you consider
that most children start kindergarten at age 5, you
have more time than you think.

Heres how to participate. Stop by the library to

pick out some books to share with your child. We
have lists of recommended titles and are happy
to help you choose some good books especially
for your child. Make a record of what you are
reading in a spiral notebook, on our convenient
reading log sheets, online or by whatever
method you choose. If you are able, keeps
track of any books that are
read to your child including those read
by caregivers, relatives,
siblings and teachers.
The journal itself is a nice
keepsake for your child. We
have all materials - and lots of
books. - available right here at
the library so stop by today to get
started on this rewarding journey
with
your child. Reading together is fun
and creates life-long memories.

Contract Extended
with Town Attorney
by Barbara OBrien
The Town of Windham has extended its existing
contract with Attorney Bernie Campbell for
another three years. Campbell has served in this
capacity for numerous years.
Earlier this month, selectmen approved the
extension to the current contract by a vote of 4 to
0 to 1. Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio,
Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen
Roger Hohenberger and Ross McLeod. Abstaining
from voting was Selectman Bruce Breton.
Breton opposed the extension because he felt it
wasnt correct to extend a contract that included
multiple changes, moving forward. We should
be going out to bid again, instead, Breton said.
Town Administrator David Sullivan said that
selectmen are allowed to extend a contract, even
if it contains new terms.
The new contract is level-funded for the first
two years, and then includes an increase in the
flat fee charged for services by $1,500; thereby
increasing the total annual cost to $21,000. The
cap on general services included in the flat fee
is 22 hours per month. In the third year of the

extension, Campbells fee for services other than

those included in the flat fee will increase by $5
per hour. This is a very good deal for the Town of
Windham, Sullivan said.
Attorney Campbell is president and managing
director of Beaumont & Campbell Prof.
Association, the law firm he founded in 1993. He
is a life-long resident of Salem, graduating from
Salem High School in 1974 and obtaining his law
degree from Boston University School of Law in
1980.
Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in the fall
of 1980, Campbell has practiced law in Salem
since admission, concentrating his practice in
the areas of real estate & conveyance, municipal
law, planning & zoning, probate and estate
planning, and small business representation. He
is a member of the Municipal & Government
Law Section of the Bar and has previously served
as chairman of that group. Currently he is the
chairman of the Bar Legislation Committee,
responsible for guiding the group that reviews
pending legislation in Concord.

19 Year Old Arrested for Drunk Driving after Hitting Pole

submitted by Pelham Police Department
On Monday, May 11, at 11:17 p.m., members of the Pelham
Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a motor vehicle
accident in the area of 56 Nashua Road. When officers responded
they observed a 2002 White Grand Jeep Cherokee that had hit a
telephone pole, broke it in half and took down multiple wires. The
crash forced an immediate road closure.
There was one occupant in the vehicle. She was identified as
19-year-old Angelica Gervais of Pelham. Gervais had been driving
eastbound on Nashua Road when she drove over the double yellow
line, across the opposite lane of travel and struck a telephone pole.
Gervais was not injured in the crash.
Gervais was placed under arrest and charged with Driving
Under the Influence of Alcohol and Transportation of Alcohol by a
Minor. She was transported to the Pelham Police Department and
processed. Gervais was later released to the custody of an adult
family member. As the family member was driving Gervais back

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their vehicle and ran into a wooded area on Atwood Road in the
area of the Settlers Way.
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and officers responded to the area of Atwood Road in attempt to
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to the area of Rite-Aid where officers later found out that she had
been picked up.
Officers received information that Gervais was dropped off at a
residence in Pelham. Officers went to check on her at which time
Gervais pushed an officer and was placed back into custody and
charged with resisting arrest.
Gervais was scheduled to appear in front of the 10th Circuit
District Division-Salem May 12 for an arraignment. The road
remained closed until approximately 11 a.m. the following morning.

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STEM Education Offers a Hands-on Approach in the Classroom

Courtesy photos

submitted by Rachel
Hill, Pelham Elementary
School
Students in the
third grade at Pelham
Elementary School
experienced an exciting
component to their
simple machines
science unit this year.
While they examined
the variety of simple
machines, they not
only learned the impact
of simple machines
over time and their
relationship to force
and motion, they also
had the opportunity to
From left are Ryan LaPlant, A.J. Songini and Eric OLeary
experiment and build
From left are Hailey Baker, Morgan Berton, and Theresa
from Robin Andrews third grade class.
simple machines using
Guerrero (back) from Mrs. Andrews third grade class.
Legos.
The Lego simple
Logan Dumont, left, and Memphis Peterson of Miss Hills third
machine kits provide
create an independently
whether it worked or not.
grade class, share the success of their problem-solving skills as
a way for students to
moving system using a
The students were very engaged in solving
they show off their completed Lego project.
get hands on with STEM in the classroom, said
STEM Lego kit. The kit consists of large and small
the problem, and learned that it wasnt all
Karen Slaton, technology integration specialist at
tooth gears, axles, bushels, drivers, rods, blocks,
about building and playing, said Robin
Pelham. Its a great way to build critical thinking
and of course, miniature figures.
Andrews, third grade teacher. They had
team and discover the scientific process.
and problem solving skills while developing
The scenario was to build a carousel using
to think mathematically about the relationship
The mission of STEM programming is to teach
solutions to real-world problems. The students
parts from the kit, with the figurine that moved
between the different sizes of the gears and how
skills connecting science, math, engineering and
get very excited when the kits come into the
independently. After completing the task, students
they work together. There was a lot of trial and
technology, to help students prepare for future
classroom. Students worked in small groups to
happily reflected on the outcome of their project,
error, which is a great way for them to work as a
jobs that relate to those competitive fields.

Eagle Scout Project to Enhance Fitness Course

by Barbara OBrien
An Eagle Scout project completed last year
is about to be enhanced, as yet another scout
pursues the rank of Eagle. Peter Caron, a member
of Windham Boy Scout Troop 266, has received
permission from the Windham School Board to
construct a boardwalk in the area of the physical
fitness course that was designed and built by Eagle
Scout Ken Cole, also a member of Troop 266.
Cole included four stations when he
constructed the physical fitness course at
Windham Center School, last fall. Caron,
currently a Life Scout, plans to make negotiating
the course a little easier by building a 70 foot-by-3
foot wooden walkway over a swampy area that
exists between stations 2 and 3. Cole and Caron
are both students at Windham High School and

have been involved in scouting since they were

young boys.
Caron met with school board members last
month. I want to tell you how cool its going to
be, Caron told school officials, instantly grabbing
their undivided attention. Caron, as Cole had
done late last year, challenged school board
members to go out and give the challenge course
a try. None of the school board members made
any promises to do that, however.
After approving Carons idea, which will
include fundraising efforts to pay for materials
and supplies, board members expressed their
appreciation for the initiative taken in proposing
the idea.
The rank of Eagle is the highest attainable
in Boy Scouts; a goal that must be completed
prior to the Eagle candidate turning 18 years of

age. Approximately two percent of boys who

enter the scouting program reach the rank of
Eagle. Windham has consistently surpassed that
percentage during the past several years.
Also during the April 21 meeting, New
Hampshire State Senator Regina Birdsell,
Republican, who represents Hampstead,
Windham and Derry, presented the 20th Annual
Spirit Award to Windham Girl Scout Zoe
Perkins. Perkins, who attends Windham High
School, recently earned the highest honor in Girl
Scouting; the Gold Award. Perkins earned the
recognition through a science education program
she presented at both Windham Center School
and Windhams Nesmith Public Library.
Birdsell also presented a Spirit Award from the
New Hampshire Senate to Windham Fine Arts
Director Jared Cassedy, who recently received a

Grammy Award as Music Educator of the Year.

Birdsell noted Cassedys unwavering dedication
to his students.
Zoe Perkins and Jared Cassedy are both an
inspiration to the young of this community,
Birdsell said. They are an inspiration to all of
us.
In other business, school board members
acknowledged two generous donations from
the Windham Parent-Teacher Association. The
local organization donated $500 to be used
toward Windham High Schools first night event,
following the June 12 graduation. The PTA also
announced a $275 scholarship for one sixth-grade
student to attend the White Mountain field trip,
planned for later this spring.

Search Underway for Temporary Superintendent

by Barbara OBrien
Windhams five-member school board is not in agreement with
how best to fill the upcoming vacancy for superintendent. Winfried
Feneberg, who has held the job for the past two years, will be
leaving Windham on June 30 and taking on the same position in
Kearsarge.
The major dilemma for the school board revolves around the
fact that this is a tough time of year to be searching for a new
superintendent. Most school districts launch superintendent
searches in the fall, with the intent of hiring someone for the
following school year. Thats not a choice for the Windham School
District; however, as board members only became aware of
Fenebergs impending departure a few weeks ago. There are not a
whole lot of us floating around, Feneberg said, referring to the pool
of superintendents. There are currently eight other school districts

Fifth Grader Designs

Winning Look for
Strawberry Festival

Courtesy photos

submitted by
Nicole Swannack
The Friends of the Library
of Windham is thrilled to
announce that Gianna Bauer
has won the Strawberry
Festival and Book Fair Design
Contest. Gianna is a fifth
grade student at Windham
Center School. Giannas
beautiful design, pictured
below, is being used on all of
the posters and advertisements
for the festival.
While only one design
could be selected, the Friends
of the Library of Windham
Gianna Bauer, a fifth grade student
is very grateful to all of the
at Windham Center School, won the
talented young artists who
Strawberry Festival Design Contest.
submitted their artwork.
All design
submissions
will be
displayed at
the festival,
which will
be held at
Windham
High School
on Saturday,
May 30.
Gianna will be
recognized at
the festival and
will receive
game tickets,
a shortcake
coupon, and
festival book
bucks.
The
Strawberry
Festival is
Windhams
largest annual
town festival.
Come to the
Giannas winning design
festival on
Saturday, May
30, and support the Nesmith Library and the Friends of the Library of
Windham. It will be a day of fun for families and their children.

in New Hampshire still seeking superintendents for the upcoming

school year. More than 20 school districts were searching several
months ago. New Hampshire is a very unique state, Feneberg
said, noting that superintendents in the Granite State have many
more responsibilities than their counterparts elsewhere.
After a lengthy public discussion and a subsequent non-public
session on May 19, school board members voted 3 to 2 to initiate a
search for a temporary interim superintendent. Voting in favor of the
motion were Daniel Popovici-Muller, Tom Murray and Ken Eyring.
Voting in opposition were Dennis Senibaldi and Rob Breton. The
majority of board members also voted to appoint Human Resources

Director Carol St. Pierre to administer the search for a temporary

superintendent. If school board members ultimately choose to hire
an outside agency to assist with a full search for superintendent, as
those who served in that capacity two years ago did, the cost would
range from $10,000 to $20,000 and would take from three to four
months to complete.
Theres no way you can have someone permanent by July 1,
Feneberg responded. Finding someone by August 15 would be
ambitious.

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Jaguars Make the 20s Roar

never been to a better one than the 2015 WHS
by Jillian DiPersio, WHS Student Intern
prom. The kids had such a good time, he said,
On Saturday, May 16, Windham High prom
There were points you looked up and there were
goers gathered in the schools auditorium to
425 people at the prom and 400 of them were on
prepare for the grand march. After hours of
the dance floor. Dawson himself threw down a
preparation and months of expectations, the 2015
few moves; Frstenberg laughed as she said, The
prom was upon us.
best part of prom was Mr. Dawson dancing.
As we walked down the gauntlet of parents we
Toward the end of the night the big
were showered in compliments and the flashes of
announcement came as prom king, queen, prince,
cameras. Everyone looked absolutely stunning,
and princess were announced. Seniors Anthony
said Mary Anderson, math teacher at WHS and
Gallo and Courtney Sweeny were crowned king
chaperone at the 2015 prom.
and queen while juniors Jonathan Ferri and
Kira Frstenberg, a junior and German
Hannah Harootian became the successors to the
exchange student at WHS explained, It was nice
figurative WHS throne.
to have those pictures, but it was really awkward
people were saying oh you look nice, oh
you look good! I
didnt know where to
look, but I think it was
really nice and a really
good idea. On the
contrary, Timothy Stap,
WHS senior, found the
experience terrifying
and embarrassing.
After the grand march
a procession of cars
and limousines carrying
eager promgoers
made their way to the
Atkinson Country Club,
the venue for this years
prom. Senior Cassandra
Salafia described
Atkinson as beautiful.
With a back deck
overlooking the golf
course and gazebo over
Cara Sullivan and Taylor Colvantone
a small waterfall, it was
nice to be able to go
outside on the deck and
have a nice view along with refreshing air, said
junior Ashley Domogala.
Anderson, who has chaperoned every prom
since the schools inception, described the
experience of being at Atkinson as surreal
since this is now the second time the prom has
been held at this venue. A few short years ago,
there were just over 200 attendees - this year
there were more than double. It was amazing
to see how in the course of a few years our
population has grown so much, said Anderson.
This years theme was the Great Gatsby,
gold-painted bottles filled with black-and-white
feathers adorning the tables, and teachers
dressed as flappers greeting students at the
door. Anderson commented, The decorations
were well thought-out and gorgeous and she
thought it was creative that many girls used the
In the pink dress is Jillian DiPersio, Windham High Schools
feathers to adorn their hair. Emily Bouley, WHS
Intern Reporter for the Pelham~Windham News
senior, commented I really liked the theme,
but I wish I had known about it earlier!
After dinner the dance truly began. Stap
said the best part of the prom was when they
opened the [dance] floor up you could
finally see everything start to develop. Stap
admits he is not much of a dancer, but he,
nonetheless, enjoyed getting a little creative
with his moves. One of my dance moves
is signing the Constitution and another is
rowing the boat, chuckled Stap.
Anderson recalled that, looking down from a
balcony over the dance floor, she often saw the
entire football team take up the center of the
scene. They danced more amongst themselves
than with their dates, she said. On a different
note, Anderson added, I love the fact that the
students like to dance with their teachers.
Incoming WHS Principal Bob Dawson, who
has been to 25 proms in total, reflected Ive

The prom goers chat among themselves and wait patiently in line to enter the dance.

Alexa Ardolino, Nicole Tingle and Mike Steffanelli

Michaela Mahoney and Lia DAngelo
Frstenberg, like many others, left the prom
pleased with her experience. She commented, In
Germany we see all those movies about prom and
its a big thing that we dont really have I was
looking forward to it before I was even here. Her
first and only American prom was awesome.
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12 - May 22, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Boston Cane Recipient

submitted by Pelham Historical Society

Millie Stiener is 102 and 1/2 years old. Dont forget that half!
At her age, every day counts.
On Tuesday, April 28, Millie was presented with the Boston Post
Cane and pin. The cane and pin are awarded to the oldest living
resident of Pelham who is registered to vote. Members of the
Pelham Historical Society, including the president, Bill Scanzani,
arrived at Millies home in Pelham Terrace to present the cane to
her. Daughter Patricia Stiener was visiting from Kentucky, and was
also present.
The Boston Post cane was originated by Edwin Grozier in1909,
the owner of the Boston Post newspaper. What started at as a
publicity stunt became a long tradition in many New England
towns. Grozier knew how much people loved to see their names
in print and devised a way to have more local news in the paper.
He purchased 700 gold-tipped canes and distributed them
to the various towns surrounding Boston to be presented to the
towns oldest living man. Residents were to report to the paper
as to whom the cane was presented. In 1930, the custom was
expanded to include women. The concept was when that person
passed, the cane would be given to the next oldest resident of the
town.
Today, there are still 469 canes in existence. Pelham has
maintained the tradition for all this time. In 2003, Annemarie
Hargreaves came up with the idea to create a pin, to be given to
each family. Thus, when the person awarded the cane passes,
and the cane moves to the next person, the family has a memento
of the award. Hargreaves also had an exact replica of the cane
created, so the original would never be lost.
The most recent recipient of the Boston Post Cane and pin was
Herb Currier, who passed on May 3, 2014, at the age of 100.
Mildred Stiener is now the oldest living resident and registered
voter in Pelham. She was born on November 25, 1912, in

New York City on 79th Street, near the East River. Her parents,
Albert and Otilda Hurtig, had come to the United States from
Hungary. Albert worked as a plumber and, in fact, worked on
the construction of the Empire State Building. Otlida, a talented
seamstress, worked as a radiologist until she got pregnant. During
the Depression of the 1930s, Millie and her brothers and sister
would string together small pearls to sell to the rich people as
decorative elements on their clothing.
Millie worked as a textile designer and for Edison in New York
City. She married Gerard Stiener in 1936 and became a stay-athome mom. It was during World War II, and many women were
employed in the factories, and later remained in the work force.
She watched over the children of other women who were at their
jobs.
During the war, the best doctors were overseas, caring for the
soldiers. Unfortunately, without the medical support at home,
Millie lost two of her children as babies. However, baby Patricia
survived.
Millie possesses an inherited gift for art. Her grandfather
painted frescos on the cathedral ceilings in Hungary. She is herself
an artist, and the walls of her home are adorned with her artwork.
Her daughter, now 73, is an artist in her own right, working in oils
on commission.
Living to be 102 1/2 years old brings some sadness. Millie is
alone now. Her siblings are all gone, as her brother passed last
year. However, she has two granddaughters, one of whom lives in
Pelham, and a grandson. She has four great-grandchildren as well.
The Boston Post Cane will be on display at the Pelham Senior
Center for all to see. Pelham Historical Society plans to create a
plaque listing the names of all cane recipients.
For more information about the Boston Post Cane, visit http://
web.maynard.ma.us/bostonpostcane. For more information about
the Pelham Historical Society, visit http://www.pelhamnhhistory.org.

Courtesy photo

Mildred Stiener is 102 years young and counting

Pelham Historical Society members Phil Currier, left, and Bill

Scanzani present Millie Stiener with the Boston Post Cane.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal- continued from front page

The Windham School District administration does not agree,
however, denying the charges lodged by the Windham Education
Association. The school district contends that the establishment of
the director positions is a change in organizational structure and
within the school districts prerogative to do so. The school district
asked that the complaint issued by the WEA be dismissed by the
labor relations board. School district attorney Michael Elwell said
that the school district is willing to negotiate over the impact of
the reorganization. However, WEA attorney James Allmendinger
said his client is not willing to negotiate under these terms,
preferring to remain with the original complaint; denying that the
school districts plan is a permissible reorganization.
The first hearing on the issue was held in Concord on June 5,
2014. Post-hearing briefs were filed by both parties on July 2. A
decision by the Public Employee Labor Relations Board was issued
this past October. According to that decision, the Windham School
District did commit an unfair labor practice when its administrators
unilaterally removed subject positions from the bargaining
unit. According to this decision, therefore, the Windham School
District must negotiate any alterations in the terms or conditions
of employment that changed teaching positions to administrative
roles and, thereby, removed them from the collective bargaining
agreement.
According to the labor relations board ruling, late last year,
the school districts unilateral change in a term
or condition of employment destroys the level
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playing field necessary for productive and fair labor
negations and is, therefore, a violation of State
Law. The Windham School District shall cease
and desist from refusing to negotiate the terms of
employment for deans/directors, read the decision.
Despite the Public Employee Labor Relations
Board decision, however, Windham School District

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administrators have maintained that the collective bargaining

agreement has not been violated and they continue to argue that
the directors are new positions and not a reassignment of the
former deans duties and responsibilities. It was on March 17
of this year that members of the Windham School Board voted
unanimously to appeal the decision to the New Hampshire
Supreme Court. At last report, the school district had spent more
than $37,000 pursuing this case before the labor board.
The most recent hearing before the Public Employees Labor
Relations Board was held on March 9 of this year. The discussion
conducted during that hearing pertained to whether directors are
to be included in or excluded from the recognition clause in the
teacher contract. In other words, Are they teachers or are they
administrators? Although it has been more than two months since
the March hearing, Superintendent Winfried Feneberg said he has
not yet been informed of any decision.
John Hayward, president of the Windham Education Association,
said he is very pleased with the Supreme Courts decision not
to hear the school districts appeal as to whether or not it had
committed an unfair labor practice by creating the new director
positions. It validates the Windham Education Associations
position and the labor boards ruling, Hayward said.
Hayward, who teaches at Windham Middle School, has just
begun his second year as the Windham Education Associations
president. I met with the school board on March 5, and gave
them the WEAs side of the story, Hayward said. The nonpublic session lasted approximately 30 minutes. Hayward said
no comments were made or questions posed by school board
members. Hayward also said he was recently contacted by
Superintendent Feneberg for the purpose of negotiating the impact
of the director positions on members of the Windham Education
Association. I look forward to having meaningful and open
discussions with him, Hayward said.

submitted by Elizabeth Wood,

Community Planner, Windham
The Windham Planning Board is currently seeking a
candidate to fill a position for a three-year term on the
Capital Improvements Program Committee.
The CIP is a budgetary document that forecasts major
town and school expenditures for a projected eightyear period. This document strives to ensure that the
necessary community services and facilities are provided
in accordance with the financial capabilities of Windham
tax payers. Visit the CIP page on the town website for
more information: http://www.windhamnewhampshire.
com.

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The CIP committee will hold its first meeting of the

new budget season in June, and it is anticipated that the
committees work will be concluded by mid-November.
If you are interested, submit a letter of interest to:
Community Development Department, c/o Community
Planner, P.O. Box 120, Windham, NH 03087, by May 27.
Candidates are requested to attend the June 3 planning
board meeting to introduce themselves to the board and
to answer questions. If you have any questions feel free
to contact Community Planner Elizabeth Wood at 4323806 or ewood@windhamnewhampshire.com or stop in
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Free Food
for Everyone
submitted by Melanie Nesheim, Family Promise
of Greater Rockingham County
What do you have in common with homeless
families? We all love an outdoor BBQ and our
children love games.
You are invited to Family Promise of Greater
Rockingham Countys first Annual Open House
and BBQ, Saturday, June 6, from 12 to 3 p.m. The
carnival-themed atmosphere features hot dogs,
popcorn, games with prizes, face painting, and a
clown or two. Participate in the scavenger hunt
to win a prize! The Open House BBQ is held at
Family Promises Day Center, at Calvary Bible
Church, 145 Hampstead Road in Derry.
Family Promise is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization whose mission is to help local
children and their families experiencing
homelessness to get back on their feet. Family
Promise runs an Interfaith Hospitality Network
(IHN) program, in which families are housed
overnight and fed in participating congregations
buildings on a rotating basis. In the daytime the
IHNs professionally staffed Day Center works with
families on the issues that led to homelessness,
helping them save income and locate jobs and
housing. The IHN serves Derry, Salem, and 14
surrounding towns.
For more information on Family Promise, visit
www.familypromisegrc.org, or contact Network
Director Margaret Martin at 432-0400 or email her
at info@familypromisegrc.org.

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BICYCLE: TREK 750

MULTI TRACK, hybrid
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TURN YOUR LOGS INTO
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reliable person NA or LNA
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Meals, dressing, washing,
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credit check and references
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A TO Z DANIELS
HAND-D-MAN: Specializing
in jobs too small for
remodelers or contractors.
Husband to-do list. Big +
small, inside and outside.
Yard work, spring clean-ups.
Replacement door + windows.
Painting inside + outside.
Fully insured. Dan, 603-3656470. 5/22/15
ALL PHASES OF
REMODELING, HOME
REPAIRS, Carpentry/
painting/flooring. Bathrooms
- from faucet replacements
to full renovations. All
work performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 5/22/15
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Interior and exterior painting.
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basement & bath, etc. No job
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member. 603-882-7162. 5/22/15
ELECTRICAL WIRING,
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at 603-880-3768/ 603-7599876. 5/22/15
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performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 5/22/15

DAVES HANDYMAN
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windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310. 5/22/15

FULL SERVICE
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insured, registered. Repairs/
additions. Roofing/Siding.
30 years experience. Formerly
with This Old House.
Competitive pricing. Call
Walter at Sloan Construction,
603-661-6527. 5/22/15
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porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept
MC, Visa, Discover. Call
Joe 603-635-9953.www.

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JCS CUSTOM PAINTING:

Commercial/Residential,
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small. All work guaranteed.
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Service/
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do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured. All
around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and outdoor
painting. Call (cell) 603-6708151, 603-893-8337. 5/22/15
LOCAL REMODELING
CONTRACTOR specializing
in customer satisfaction.
28 years in business in
Hudson. Replacement doors
and windows, kitchen and
bathrooms, vinyl siding,
finished basements, tile work,
hardwood flooring, decks,
farmers porches and more.
Please call Pete at Val-Pro
Construction 603-889-7090.
WWW.VAL-PRO.COM 5/22/15
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TOO SMALL. Hourly rates.
Fully Insured. Call Virginia,
603-339-4023. 5/22/15

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now for June classes. Wed and
Fri, 6p.m.-8p.m. Phlebotomy
and Safety Training Center,
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to fit your schedule.Benefits include: competitive pay,
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difference in someones life!
Apply online www.lahseniorcare.com
Contact Us/ Employment
Or call 603-546-6060 for details

POWERWASHING - call
Patrick Lacasse. 603-8836731. For al l your home
exterior cleaning needs, www.
PatricksPowerwashing.com
7/10/15

JUNK REMOVAL
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Free
pick up. Call Steve at 2615452. 5/22/15

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Complete

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Walkways, Walls & Patios
Trees Mulch Shrubs
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and style, $18.00. Over 30
years experience. Call for
appointment, 603-893-0377.
5/22/15

Errand Services/
Elderly Assistance
Schedule too busy? Let me
do the running for you.
EMERALD GREEN
Grocery shopping, post
LANDSCAPING
office/bank/dry cleaning
Retaining Walls, Patios,
runs, home organizing, gift
Walkways; Lawn Mowing;
shopping, house sitting,
Fertilization; Pruning, and
lawn renovations, etc. www. elderly assistance and more.
emeraldgreenlandscapingnh. Free consultations. References
com, 603-860-4276. 7/10/15 available. Rena 603-4383393 5/22/15
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DONE? Small tree cutting/
trimming, bush trimming,
brush clearing, leaf blowing.
Call Steve 603-235-4014.

IN-TUNE
PIANO
Services,
Certified
Piano
Technician.
Tuning,
5/22/15
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Residential mowing Rebuilding. 603-429-6368.
and spring cleanups randy@in-tunepiano.com,
in Litchfield, call Aaron for a www.in-tunepiano.com.
5/22/15
free quote at 603-689-5964
5/22/15

OIL BURNER TUNE-UPS

$120.00 with parts. Licenced
insured independent tech
will do a full service to your
system. I work for you, not
an oil company! Senior
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starting at $35.00. Trees/bush/ 603-233-2150 5/22/15
shrubs - trimming, pruning,
removal. Spring/Fall cleanups.
Full tree service. Call for a free
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LAWN AERATION
SPECIALIST 35 - 45% off
market price. Joseph Melo.
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TREE SERVICES

PETS
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daily dog walking/vacation
pet care. Solving your pet
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POOL SERVICE
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603-765-1818. 5/29/15

SERVICE: Fully insured, free

estimates, 24-hour service.
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603-546-3079. 5/22/15

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Free estimates and firewood
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boutintreeremoval.com. 5/22/15
TREE STUMP REMOVAL:
Licensed & Insured, free
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Over 30 years experience.
(603) 318-8885 6-5-15

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GRAMMY Foundations SVP Scott Goldman and Pamela Alexander of the Ford Motor Company present Principal-elect
Bob Dawson and WHS Band Director Jared Cassedy with two $10,000 checks from the GRAMMY Foundation.

Jared Cassedy, WHS seniors Zoe Perkins, Anastasia Dulskiy, and Madeline Riese and Senior Vice President of the
GRAMMY Foundation, Scott Goldman

WHS Band Director and GRAMMY Award winner Jared Cassedy with members of the WHS band council at a reception
before the 2015 Spring Band Concert

Senior Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation, Scott Goldman, WHS interim principal Kori Becht,
WHS Band Director Jared Cassedy, and principal-elect Bob Dawson pose in front of the two honorariums awarded
to Cassedy and WHS from the GRAMMY Foundation.

Senate to Increase Revenue Share

from Rooms and Meals to Cities
and Towns

Selectman Questions Use of

Town Seal on Social Media
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectman Bruce Breton took a
few minutes at the end of the boards May 4
meeting to raise an issue he had noted online.
According to Breton, numerous individuals and/
or organizations are using Windhams town seal
on their Facebook pages. This gives people the
impression that these sites are town-sanctioned,
Breton said, but, theyre not.
Breton said that the City of Nashua recently
encountered the same issue, and, subsequently,
proposed an ordinance to deal with the situation.
That proposal was expected to be voted on by
Nashua Alderman sometime this week. The
proposed ordinance defines the seal as the
property of the City of Nashua and specifies that
it can only be used by the city, its officials and
employees in an official capacity. Based on the
proposed ordinance, violators would face a $100
fine for a first offense and $500 for subsequent
offenses.
Breton also noted that Windhams town seal
has not been copyrighted; a procedure that costs
about $35 to implement.
Town Administrator David Sullivan said he
would get a legal opinion with Town Attorney
Bernie Campbell as to the correct process to solve

the dilemma. Sullivan said the request for an

opinion would not cost taxpayers any money, as
the question falls under the blanket fee charged by
Campbell for such legal services.
Selectmen voted 4 to 1 to request a legal
opinion from Campbell. Only Vice-Chairman
Joel Desilets opposed the motion, saying that
he doesnt think the issue should be a priority
at this time. Desilets said selectmen have more
important issues to resolve. Voting in favor of
requesting the legal opinion were Chairman Al
Letizio, Jr. and Selectmen Roger Hohenberger,
Ross McLeod and Bruce Breton.

submitted by NH Senate
The Senate agreed on May 19 to increase the amount of rooms and meals revenue cities and towns in
the state of New Hampshire will receive by $5 million in FY 2017.
The amount budgeted to towns from the rooms and meals tax revenue had been frozen for several
years. Today, the Senate was able to increase funding to New Hampshires cities and towns by $5
million in FY 2017. This increase will help support initiatives in local budgets and restore the intent of
rooms and meals revenue, said Senate Finance Vice-Chair Jerry Little (R-Weare).

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Salem Chamber Economic Development Breakfast and Pillar Awards

by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
As state government seeks
to draw businesses to New
Hampshire, limited energy
resources could create a roadblock.
Finding a way to keep the cost
of business low includes a way of
dealing with energy, said Senate
President Chuck Morse (R-Salem),
at the Greater Salem Chamber of
Commerce Business Pillar Awards.
The event focused on the
growing energy needs in the
state before awarding five area
businesses with awards for their
excellence in business and support
of the community.
We can find comfort in
knowing they will be handled
appropriately by the legislature
through hard work and with
Senator Bradley leading the way,
Morse said.

Staff photos by S. Aaron Shamshoyan

Local Businesses Contribute to the Community

Mollie Markins of Markins Media

accepts the new business award from
Chairman of the Board Dean Kacos.

Travis Terry, owner of Travis Terry CPA,

holds the Small Business Pillar Award.

the Large Business Award,

named National Course
of the Year in 2015 by
the National Golf Course
Owners Association.
Each year Atkinson
Resort opens their doors to a
variety of events, including
the annual Christmas Tree
lighting which has become a
tradition for many families,
Morris said. The YMCA,
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and Youth
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a few of
the many
charities
that benefit
from the
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of this
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where they helped develop a plan, created

architectural drawings, furnished tools, and
provided labor to create a changing station at
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also open their facility for tours and field trips to
educate students on the importance of energy
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Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) introduces
New Hampshire State Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley.

Kristin Perry of Atkinson

Country Club accepts the Large
Business Pillar Award.

State Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley

(R-Wolfeboro) speaks on the states
energy issues.

Senate Majority Leader Jeb

Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) gave the
legislative perspective of energy
resources in the state.
Following his presentation, the
Salem Animal Rescue League
received the Nonprofit Business
Award for their protection of animals
and work to reduce overpopulation
with a 100-percent spay/neuter
policy of animals, which come
through the shelter.
Despite economic challenges,
SARL is proud to be one of the last
remaining no-kill shelters in the
region, said Chamber President
Pugliese Contracting owner Tom Murray and Don Hammar
Donna Morris. As such, they work
receive the first-ever Green Business Award.
with overcrowded shelters across
the country to engage in rescue
transports of animals that might
otherwise have been euthanized.
Markins Media received the New Business
award for their work to provide local businesses
and nonprofits with videos to grow their customer
base.
Not only is Mollie Markins an example to all
young people when it comes to how to conduct
business, serve customers and be intuitive to
marketing needs of start-up companies, she is
also a caring and contributing member of the
community, said Morris.
Travis Terry & Company, CPA received the Small
Business Award for his work to assist businesses as
they grow and contribute to the community.
As Travis Terry & Company began to grow, they
started to prepare tax returns for local non-profit
businesses, said Morris. Giving back to these
organizations is a large part for their corporate
structure.
D.J. Bettencourt, executive director of
Terry is a lifelong resident of Salem, Morris
Salem Animal Rescue League, accepts the
added, saying he was proud of the town he grew
non-profit business award.
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at the Strawberry Festival
submitted by Nicole Swannack
The 32nd Annual Strawberry Festival at
Windham High School on Saturday, May 30,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature games,
entertainment, information booths and
some fantastic raffles.
The Friends of the Library of
Windham has some exceptional
raffle prizes planned for this
year. This years raffle prizes will
include tickets to the Red Sox,
a 2015 American Girl doll, a tour
and wine tasting party for up to 20
people at Zorvino Vineyards, a Razor
Zip Rider, tickets to Story Land, Canobie
Lake Park, Santas Village, Zoo New
England, Boston Duck Tours, the Swan Boats,
the Childrens Museum of New Hampshire, and
gift certificates to Sensationally Sweet Bakery,
Simply Wholesome, Youre Fired, Paint Party, The
Copper Door, the Black Moose Country Store,
Lucias Bodega and many, many more! These are
only a few of the prizes that will be raffled at the
Strawberry Festival.
Raffle tickets are priced at $1 per ticket or 12
tickets for $10. For those purchasing raffle

tickets, consider bringing return address labels for

placement on your tickets. This will help avoid
the tedious process of filling out each ticket.
Thank you to the supporters of the Nesmith
Library and the Friends of the Library of
Windham. Come to this wonderful
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Thumbs down to State Representative Eric

Estevez for his male chauvinist actions towards
Nashua Mayor Donnalee Louzau. Mr. Estevez
displayed the manners of an untrained chimp and
should be ashamed of himself.

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and with memorials left at, the graves of infants.
I swear, you must have been raised by animals.
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entitled, self-absorbed people like you are a prime
example of all that is wrong in
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Thumbs down for the Windham School Board
for pushing ahead with Option 2 after it was
voted down. Stuffing more grades in an already
congested area is a ridiculous idea, unvetted, and
requires displacing students out of town during
construction. No means no. If no can mean
yes, then lets bring back Option 1 to build a
real Junior High on land we already own with a
project that was vetted! Option 2 is a big dud!
Thumbs down all the way down to the two
ladies who think the Windham Cemetery on the
Plain is their personal playground. Your dog is
not allowed there, for one, urinating and crapping
on peoples graves. Try reading the sign you keep
walking by. Your trash bags full of crappy diapers
dont belong scattered on the ground by the
dumpster. Worse ... much worse ... your children

Thumbs up to St. Pats school

in Pelham! Thumbs down to
the inaccurate and ignorant
post last week. St. Pats has far
more than 70 students currently
enrolled. We currently have an
amazing faculty, caring staff, and
outstanding parent community
involvement and I look forward
to seeing all the great things to
come!
Thumbs down to state
reps that put thumbs up about
themselves in the paper after a
major screw-up and think the
people cant
tell.

Thumbs
up to the person talking about
the Windham dump hours, be
careful because youre talking
about them there spoiled union
folk who, like vampires, dont
like being brought out into the
light or being questioned or
dealing with the non-union
public. Joking aside, youre
right, the present dump hours
do not serve the people of
Windham but they do let the
dump workers work more than
one good paying union job. The
hours I have seen in other towns
that work perfectly are Friday
through Monday, using eighthour days
with a later
opening time
RESIDENTIAL
on Sundays
and Mondays.
Good luck
getting those
hours changed
in Windham.
Personally Id
settle for an express lane, two
bags or less, no recyclables
and no desire to hang around
trying to solve everyone elses

Operating Home
Businesses in
Windham
How to get started
submitted by Elizabeth Wood, Community Planner, Windham
Working from home can be convenient, cost effective, and
eco-friendly. Its no wonder there is a growing trend in those
who are earning a living or an extra income from their residence.
However, if you are working from home, it is important to note the
distinction between a Customary Home Business use that requires a
Conditional Use Permit from the planning board and one that does
not.
A home office operated by a resident/occupant is an allowed use
and does not require a Conditional Use Permit, provided that all
employees reside in the home and no signage is displayed. The use
must not generate any traffic such as deliveries or pickup of supplies
or materials in excess of normal residential use, or clients coming to
the property.
Other Customary Home Occupations may be more diverse in
nature as long as they are conducted primarily on the premise. They
must clearly be a secondary use of the property and not adversely
affect the residential character of the neighborhood. Applicants for
a Conditional Use Permit must demonstrate their proposed business
use is in compliance with the criteria established for a Customary
Home Occupation in Section 602.1.6 of the Zoning Ordinance and
Land Use Regulations.
Applications for Customary Home Occupation permits, as well
as a flow chart describing the approval process, are available on
the town website: www.windhamnewhampshire.com. For anyone
interested in talking to someone about permitting a Customary
Home Occupation in your home, contact the Community
Development Department at 432-3806 or email Elizabeth Wood,
Community Planner at ewood@windhamnewhampshire.com.

Travel and Tourism

Funding Restored
in Senate Plan
submitted by NH Senate
The Senate Finance Committee restored full funding of $3.7 million
in FY 16 and FY 17 to the states Division of Travel and Tourism
budget for marketing purposes.
One of New Hampshires most prominent and critical industries
is travel and tourism. By restoring their funding for marketing and
promotion, we support not only the industry as a whole, but each
small business that benefits from the tourism market, said Senate
Finance Chair Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith).
Supporting the funding that they need to promote and market
New Hampshires tourism is important in maintaining a steady influx
of visitors to all corners of our state. There are businesses across New
Hampshire that rely heavily on a broad market of out of state visitors
to be sustainable and we continue to support efforts that grow tourism
in the state, continued Forrester.

problems or waiting for people from other towns

to finish dumping.
Thumbs down to the misinformation
concerning the gas pipeline trying to pass through
Pelham. This pipeline will in no way, shape
or form benefit the town or its residents. Our
taxes will not go down, and the town will not be
connected to the gas the pipeline carries. It will
strictly pass through the town
on its way elsewhere. What
it will do is burden our towns
resources. Our fire department
is not equipped to handle
the destruction the pipeline
will cause if there is a failure.
Whole neighborhoods could be
potentially incinerated! Most
of the line will pass through
private properties that already
pay taxes to the town! Dont
be fooled into thinking this will
benefit our town!

But a few parents complain and so that you dont

have to deal with them at your precious meetings,
you cower and run and hide and yell uncle.
Now Mr. Secor is leaving and I dont blame him.
To do so much good for a school and not have
the support from the school board is embarrassing
and unforgivable. You should all be ashamed of
yourselves!

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few hours at the ball field watching their kids play
without having to throw back a few cold ones.
Thats a great example youre setting.
Thumbs up to Mrs. Sherry Fay, one of the best
teachers that Windham has ever had at the Center
School. I was lucky enough to attend a third,
fourth and fifth grade play last night, the theme
was Treasure Island. Ive never seen a program
done as well as that. She should be commended
for absolute fantastic hour and a half of a very
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Thumbs down to the Pelham School Board for

not having enough backbone to do the right thing.
The eighth grade ceremony should have stayed
where the administration decided it should be.

Thumbs up. If you looked up the word

dedicated, wonderful, fantastic or anything good
in the dictionary you would find Mrs. Fay from the
Center School. She put on a display Friday night
of endless pleasure, it was a play about pirates,
it was absolutely fantastic, it was a sold out
audience, and there wasnt a seat to be had. And
if she did it again there would be the same results.
Absolutely fantastic. Thumbs up to Sherry Fay.
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Senate Finance Votes to Change

Education Funding Formula in NH
submitted by NH Senate
The Senate Finance Committee voted to phase in changes to the
education funding formula. This action will better protect taxpayers
in communities with a limited tax base while at the same time
maintain the states constitutional obligation to provide resources for
education in all communities.
Specifically, the Senate Finance Committee voted to phase out the
cap on state education funding over three years, rather than two in
the House proposal, and to reduce education stabilization grants by
4 percent in FY17, as opposed to 10 percent in the House bill.

Senator John Reagan (R-Deerfield), who is on both the finance

and education committees, released a statement following Mondays
vote.
One of our top priorities in the Senate is to provide quality
education to children across the state while also providing education
adequacy funding at a level that supports a strong educational
system in New Hampshire. Todays vote allows this to happen, said
Senator John Reagan (R-Deerfield).
Overall, these changes would result in a state aid increase of $4
million in FY 2017.

Senate Affirms Public Charter

School Grant Increase
submitted by the New Hampshire Senate
On May 14, the Senate voted to pass HB 563, which allows
an increase in the state grant for each pupil in a public chartered
school by $1,000 per year. The bill was then tabled in order to be
considered in the Senate budget proposal.
New Hampshire has the lowest funded charter schools in the
country. This bill, which would effectively increase funding grants
per student enrolled in a public charter school, and allow these
institutions to sustain a more stable financial footing , said Senate
Education Chair John Reagan (R-Deerfield).
It is in the best interest of the New Hampshire Senate to
support public charter schools because they create a competitive
educational environment within school districts which improves

student performance in public schools overall. Students in the

charter schools do well because materials are presented to them in
creative and meaningful ways and it important for us to maintain
their ability to do so, Reagan added.
Public charter schools in New Hampshire offer a learning style
that better suits the individual needs of our students and I am glad
to see the Senate supporting increasing grants to these schools to
stabilize their ability to deliver a quality public education, said
Senator Kevin Avard (R-Nashua).
We are obligated to provide our students with the best education
possible and this increase in funding will enhance these schools
ability to continue to improve and wholly meet the needs of their
students, Avard continued.

Town of Pelham
Building Permits Issued May 4-8

Joseph & Lorraine Rodrigues, 130 West Shore Drive, 30/11140, septic system replacement (new).
Nancy Beaucage, 16 Vassar Drive, 16/12-118, septic system
repair.
Gerard & Cynthia Crowe, 11 Shannon Circle, 41/10-2559,
finish off basement to be a full bath, living area and wet bar;
cut foundation in two spots for full size windows.
Lori Nelson, 34 Monticello Drive., 7/4-60, 10 x 10 storage
shed.
Gerty Sousa, 22 Hearthstone Road, 14/3-27, revised permit
#2013-00476 from a 24 x 28 garage to a 24 x 36 garage.

Cheryl Constantino & Joline Adlin, 21 Garland Drive, 42/10152, septic system replacement (new).
Ly & Kouy Cheam, 30 Monument Hill Road, 14/4-137-34,
revise permit #2015-00107, existing 8 x 10 deck to be enlarged
to 18 x 20 deck and enclosed and add a new 10 x 20 deck
attached.
Kevin Lahane & Carol Lister, 79 Marsh Road, 28/7-135-1, 26 x
32 garage attached to house with loft area above to be used for
storage.
Donna Tanner, 65 South Shore Drive, 3/11-260, foundation.

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SARL Selects Windhams Genevieve

Corman for Hayes Scholarship
submitted by Salem Animal Rescue League
The Salem Animal Rescue League has selected
Genevieve Corman of Windham to receive the
2015 Hayes Family Scholarship, only the second
recipient of the award.
We were once again thrilled with the number
of extremely accomplished scholars who applied
from across southern New Hampshire and
northern Massachusetts, said SARL Development
and Community Relations Director D.J.
Bettencourt. Given the impressiveness of the
applications we received, we are very encouraged
that the next generation of veterinary health
professionals will be very strong. All at SARL wish
to congratulate Genevieve on her scholarship
and her very impressive works throughout her
educational and volunteer career.
Corman is a graduate of the Groton School,
where she graduated with high honors (magna
cum laude). She plans to attend Washington
University in St. Louis where she will major in
biology on a pre-veterinary track. At the Groton
School, she participated in volunteer missions
to help people and animals in Australia, India,
Peru and South Africa. She also served on the
schools Community Service Board and was head

of the Student Activity Committee. In addition to

her life-long passion to study, help and care for
animals, Genevieve is passionate about musical
theater and plays the piano.
Despite the growing cost of attaining a
college level education, it is critically important
for students to strive for excellence in higher
education, said SARL Board President Elizabeth
Dobbins. This scholarship reflects SARLs strong
commitment to education and we are excited to
make an investment and offer assistance to such
an accomplished young woman in her pursuit of a
career caring for the physical welfare of animals.
We have no doubt that Genevieve will make
us proud and become a leader in the veterinary
profession.
The $500 scholarship was established in the fall
of 2013 in honor of Valorie Hayes. Valorie was
a long-time member of SARLs Board of Directors
who served for many years as its director of
marketing and community relations. Over the
years, the support and commitment to education
of the Hayes family has been vital to SARLs
growth and its ability to expand services to the
community.

This Sweet Little Shadow

could be Yours
submitted by Salem Animal
Rescue League
Shadow is a beautiful
domestic long hair female with
a very sweet personality. She
may be shy at first sight but
warms up very quickly! She
really does enjoy receiving
attention and love. She is
dreaming of her forever home.
Could that be you?
Come meet Shadow and
all of the cats waiting to find
a home at the Salem Animal
Rescue League during our open
hours: Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m.;
Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m.; and
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12 to
4 p.m. SARL is always looking
for dedicated volunteers to
assist in caring for our animals;
if interested contact D.J.
Bettencourt at djbettencourt@
sarlnh.org.

Prayer Buddies Join Together

submitted by Presentation
of Mary Academy, Hudson
Its a busy month at
the Presentation of Mary
Academy. In the Catholic
Church, May is the month
that the staff and students
honor the Virgin Mary.
Prayer friends in Mrs. Pilons
Pre-K 4-year-old class and
Mrs. Guarinos first grade
class join together often to
learn their religion lessons.
This week, the students
celebrate the month of May
by coloring pictures of Mary
and creating rosary prayer
cards. Prayer buddies
is a popular program at
PMA. Older students are
paired up with their younger
classmates, and they get
together to work on various
projects and lessons.
At right: Kendall Toupin,
Etta Mae DiVirgilio
and Jack Porembski
Courtesy photo

Tick-Tick-Tick-Tick
The headline does not refer to the passage of time, but to the serious public health issue faced in
New Hampshire. The southern tier communities currently have the highest rate of Lyme disease in the
state. With that said, the passage of time is extremely important in A) removing a tick and B) receiving
treatment when symptoms appear.
Greater than 60 percent of ticks are testing positive for Lyme disease in Hillsborough and Rockingham
counties. Sixty percent! The State of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has
issued an official Health Alert. This is not to be taken lightly. The key points and recommendations they
have issued are
Prevent disease through the use of repellant using DEET
Wear long pants and shirt outdoors
Conduct daily tick checks on humans and pets.
Use a tick repellent on your pet.
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VFW State Commander Mark McCabe Introduces Gov. Christie

Pelham resident Mark McCabe introduces Governor Christie at a stop at the Hudson VFW post.
by Len Lathrop
Governor Chris Christie was the latest in a line of presidential
wannabes to parade through the area. On Monday, May 18,
Pelhams Mark McCabe, state commander of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, introduced Christie to a packed room at the VFW, Post 5791,
in Hudson. McCabe formerly served as post commander for the
John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post, 10722 in Pelham.
With the presidential elections not until November of 2016, and

the New Hampshire primary scheduled for February 9 , the march

of declared and undeclared candidates continues to bring national
attention to the area. After a morning speech in Portsmouth,
Christie appeared before a full room of interested voters, six national
media outlets, and many local reporters and photographers.
Scheduled for 5 p.m., Christie appeared to be on time but was
whisked into the private bar section of the post for about 15 minutes
where select media were able to meet with him privately. Seated

Assistant Principals Hired

by Barbara OBrien
School board members have unanimously approved the hiring of two assistant principals: one for
Windham High School and the other for Windham Center School.
The vacancy for an assistant principal at Windham High School was created when Bob Dawson was
promoted to principal, effective July 1. Filling the vacancy as assistant principal is Mathew Malila.
Malila did not previously work for the Windham School District.
Taking on the job of assistant principal at Windham Center School is Kimberly Freccero. She is
taking over for Daniel Molinari, who will be leaving the Windham School District. Freccero was not
previously employed by Windham.
Both Malila and Freccero will assume their respective duties at the beginning of the 2015-2016
school year, beginning July 1.

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one could understand why the voters and other media had to wait
for NH1 to get time with him.
Christie spoke about what is wrong with the state of our nation
and how acting with true leadership, things could change, and how
these changes could affect what the people of our nation want and
what our allies in the rest of the world want.

Windham Community Garden

Program Continues to Bloom
submitted by Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham
The Windham Community Garden Program, now in its second year of operation, has been created
for participants in Windham and the surrounding communities to plant flowers, fruits, and vegetables
within individual gardening plots (in-ground and above-ground). The Community Garden is located at
122 North Lowell Rd. and has been developed through a public-private partnership with Crossing Life
Church. There are garden spots available for free, but there are a limited number, so do not delay if you
are interested.
You can find information on the Community Garden Program on the town website at www.
windhamnewhampshire.com or by contacting Community Development Director Laura Scott at 4323806 or lscott@windhamnewhampshire.com. The Community Garden Program provides a sustainable,
educational, recreational, and nutritional resource within Windham and the surrounding communities.

Madison McKeon Chosen

for Congress of Future Medical
Leaders in Boston
submitted by Michelle McKeon
Madison McKeon, a Pelham High School
sophomore, has been nominated to attend the
Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston on
June 24-26.
The Congress is an honors-only program
for high school students who want to become
physicians or go into medical research fields. The
purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate
and direct the top students in the country who
aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to
stay true to their dream and, after the event, to
provide a path, plan and resources to help them
reach their goals.
Madison McKeon was nominated by Dr. Connie
Mariano, the medical director of the National
Academy of Future Physicians and Medical
Scientists, to represent New Hampshire based on
her academic achievement, leadership potential
and determination to serve humanity in the field
of medicine.
During the three-day event, McKeon will
join students from across the country and hear
Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science
winners talk about leading medical research; be
given advice from Ivy League and top medical
school deans on what is to expect in medical
school; witness stories told by patients who are
living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow
teen medical science prodigies; and learn about
cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine
and medical technology.
This is a crucial time in America when we

need more doctors and medical scientists who are

even better prepared for a future that is changing
exponentially, said Richard Rossi, executive
director, National Academy of Future Physicians
and Medical Scientists. Focused, bright and
determined students like Madison McKeon are
our future, and she deserves all the mentoring and
guidance we can give her.
The academy offers free services and programs
to students who want to be physicians or go
into medical science. Some of the services
and programs the academy offers are online
social networks through which future doctors
and medical scientists can communicate;
opportunities for students to be guided and
mentored by physicians and medical students;
and communications for parents and students
on college acceptance and finances, skills
acquisition, internships, career guidance and
much more.
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and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief
that prospective medical talent must be identified
at the earliest possible age, and these students
need help in acquiring the necessary experience
and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital
career. Based in Washington, D.C., and with
offices in Boston, the academy was chartered
as a nonpartisan, tax-paying institution to help
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Pelham~WindhamSports
Griffith Lands a Solid 12th-Place
Finish after 150 Laps

Come to the Hardwood

Pelham~WindhamSports
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submitted by Eric LaFleche

Eighteen-year-old Derek Griffith was able to
keep his (The Club/LCM Racing) Toyota Camry
moving toward the front in the Pro All Stars Series
race.
Griffith, making his first start of the season in
the PASS series, got off to a shaky start as he was
caught behind a slower car and did not qualify
for the main event from his heat race. Griffith
ended up starting fourth in his consolation race
and finished in the second spot; this ensured him
a spot in the feature event.
Griffith rolled off in the 20th starting spot and
quickly set a plan into motion that included
side-by-side racing with some of the best Super
Late Model drivers in the eastern United States,
Griffith and 2013 PASS Champion No. 77 Cassius
Clark moved their way toward the front and both
were in the top-10 for quite a few laps. A couple
of cautions cost Derek a couple positions as he

wound up finishing a very respectable 12th.

I thought our car was easily a top-10 or top-5
car, Griffith said. Starting 20th in the feature
changes your game plan, its kind of like you cant
really think about gaining too many positions too
quickly. It worked out pretty good; we were as
high as eighth. I think we should have got at least
a top-10 but I am so proud of this whole race
team, they worked their tails off.
The Derek Griffith race team will be back in
action on May 23 at Monadnock Speedway, as he
tries to extend his points lead in the Granite State
Pro Stock Series; he leads veteran driver Barry
Gray by 10 points, going into the third points race
of the year. The post time for the May 23 event is
6 p.m.
Visit MonadnockSpeedway.com for more event
information. Follow Griffith on Facebook at
facebook.com/derekgriffith18 and on Twitter at
twitter.com/derekgriffith12.

Pole Takes Second Win

of the Season
submitted by
Jimy Weaver
Joey Pole
and his Poles
Automotive
team traveled
to Airborne
Speedway in
New York this
past Sunday
and reaffirmed
why they are
the defending
ACT champions. Joey picked up his second
win of the season over Patrick Laperle and Travis
Stearns in the Spring Green 115.
Pole started in the third position after scoring
a +2 in his heat race and stalked pole sitter Josh
Masterson for the first 25 laps before finally
making his way around. This was a short race,
Pole said. I wasnt saving anything. I wanted to
get out front and set the pace. Starting up front
makes that a lot easier. You dont have to use up
your equipment getting to the front.
A restart following a lap 44 caution would put
Laperle on Poles outside allowing Laperle to
quickly take the lead. For the next 36 laps Joey
would stay close to the leader, making multiple
attempts to get by him before clearing him on lap
82 and taking home the victory. Anytime you
have to battle Patrick, its tough, Pole said. He

Jaguars Basketball Program

Offers Summer Camp

by Jacob Gagnon
The Windham High School boys Basketball
program is offering basketball camps this summer
for student-athletes from grades three to 12.
This is the fifth annual Jaguars basketball camp.
Coach Todd Steffanides, along with his staff,
alumni, and current Windham basketball players,
will be running the camps. From June 22 through
June 26, boys from seventh grade through 12th
grade only will get the opportunity to hone their
skills on the court while competing with some of
the best players in the state. Registration for this

camp ends on May 22.

From June 29 through July 3, students from
grades three to seven have the chance to learn the
sport from experienced competitors and coaches.
Registration for this camp ends on May 29. If you
or your child is interested in participating, please
do sign up as soon as possible, as both camps
offered have filled up quickly in the past and
participants are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. If you need a registration sheet or
have any questions, contact Coach Steffanides via
email: tsteffanides@windhamsd.org.

Kiwanis Freshman/
Sophomore Meet Recap
submitted by Ryan OConnor
On Saturday, May 9, freshmen and
sophomores from the Windham High
School Track and Field team competed at
the Kiwanis Freshman/Sophomore Meet
hosted by Salem High School.
With 13 of the 19 teams competing
being large New Hampshire Division 1
schools, Windham athletes, nevertheless,
found themselves on the podium several
times.
Leading the way was senior Kevin Frey
who placed second in the 110m hurdles
and helped the boys 4 x 100m relay
take fourth place. Relay teammates were
sophomores Jack Connors and Connor
Brennan and freshman Jason Domogala.
Also taking the silver medal was the girls
4 x 100m relay team of sophomores Jenna
Parsons, Natalie Laliberte, Katie OConnor,
and Ashley Bowers. The girls team
narrowly missed the gold medal, falling
only to Pinkerton Academy.

Courtesy photo

races me with so much respect and I try to give

him the same. He got me on that restart on lap
44, and it was definitely nerve-wracking trying
to get back by him we got it inch by inch and
kept working the inside and were finally able to
get by.
Dating back to the final two ACT point-paying
races of the year, Joey and the 97NH team have
won four of the last six races, showing that they
will once again be title contenders.
Catch the team back in action this Sunday at
Thunder Road in Vermont for the 150 lap PASS
Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic. The PASS
Super Late Models will make their first-ever
trip to the high-banked quarter mile. For more
information visit www.JoeyPole.com and follow
@JoeyPoleRacing on Twitter.

Courtesy photos

Windham Tennis Remains

Competitive Despite Slump
by Jacob Gagnon
Despite a losing record, the Windham
High School boys Tennis team has shown
improvements and growth over the last couple of
months.
Those improvements continued with several
close matches in an eventual 7-2 loss to Souhegan
High School on Wednesday, May 13. In singles
action, the sole winners were Isaac Hashem, who
defeated his opponent, 8-2, and Anthony Hashem

who won, 8-4. Richard Tu fell, 8-1, while

teammate James McKee battled in an eventual 8-4
defeat. Hayden Wilson and Marc Tuasanovitch
both lost in intensely close bouts.
The Jaguars struggled in doubles action, as
Tu and McKee fell, 8-3. Wilson and Anthony
Hashem also lost by the same score. Maxwell
Swank and Nick Lerchenfeldt lost, 8-2. In defeat,
Windham is 1-11 on the season and maintaining
their focus on improving for next year.

Playing Flag Football for the Pelham Bengals

The Bengals flag football team is made up of kids from Pelham and
surrounding towns. Team members include Leo Reynolds, Logan
Reynolds and Jayden Torre.
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Leo Reynolds, Logan Reynolds and Jayden Torre

Leo Reynolds, Logan Reynolds and Jayden Torre

Jayden Torre

Ayotte Recognized by Alliance for Patient Access & National Association

of Nutrition and Aging Services
submitted by the Office of Senator Kelly Ayotte
Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) this week received the 2015 Medicare
Part D Patient Access Champion Award, presented to her by the
Alliance for Patient Access and the National Association of Nutrition
and Aging Services Programs, in partnership with other national,
state and local health care advocacy organizations. Senator Ayotte
received the award in recognition of her outstanding leadership to
protect the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program and help
ensure that it can continue to provide access to more affordable
prescription drugs for seniors and individuals with disabilities who
are enrolled in the program.
The Medicare Part D Program has helped ensure New Hampshire

seniors have adequate access to more affordable prescription drugs,

and I will continue to make sure this program effectively serves the
people of NH, said Ayotte. I was honored to receive this award
and will continue my efforts to ensure that any proposed changes to
Part D do not negatively impact one of the few federal health care
programs that has both leveraged competition and actually come in
under budget.
Senator Ayottes work to protect the Medicare Part D Prescription
Drug Benefit includes:
Writing the HHS secretary to urge that she rescind a
proposed rule that would have removed antidepressants and
antipsychotics from the Part D six protected classes, thereby

restricting treatment options for individuals with mental illness.

This particular section of the proposed rule was later rescinded.
Cosponsoring legislation during the 112th, 113th, and
114th Congresses that would have repealed the Independent
Payment Advisory Board - an unelected, unaccountable board
established under the Affordable Care Act that would have the
ability to reduce Medicare spending.
Opposing legislative proposals that would have increased
government intervention within the program and which could
have served to potentially decrease competition.

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the day. Windham also impressed at the plate,
combining for 24 hits. Rachel Estes went fourfor-four on the day with a triple. Christina Steere
went four-for-four ,while teammate Jordan Hillyer
went four-for-five with a triple. Cailyn Costa went
three-for-four on the day at the plate to round out
Windhams hardest hitters of the game. The victory
began an incredibly successful stretch for the Lady
Jaguars.
On Monday, May 11, Windham played
Plymouth Regional High School. Prior to the
game, both teams took time to recognize the men
and women of the United States military in a pregame ceremony for Operation Hat Trick. What
began as a pitchers duel, soon broke open as
Windham pounced for eight runs in two innings.
Windham defeated the Bobcats, 8-3. Costa,
Steere, and Alyssa Upton led the Lady Jags with
two hits apiece. Rachel Rogers had a strong outing
on the mound, earning the win for Windham by
tossing all seven innings, allowing four hits, three
runs (one earned run), with three walks and nine
strikeouts.
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Sanborn Regional High School, 17-0. It was
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each collected
four hits in the
contest. Rogers
cracked three
hits, including
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made her
presence felt in
the contest with a
triple in the win.
By winning
their last five
games, Windham
improves to 10-2
on the season
and does not
appear to be
slowing down
anytime soon.
With terrific
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by Jacob Gagnon
The first perfect game in Windham High School
history happened on Wednesday, May 6, in
Lebanon. The Lady Jaguars own Jaimie Cleasby
hurled five
perfect innings
to propel her
team to a 16-0
victory over
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The Windham girls varsity Tennis concluded
their season on Monday with a 8-6 mark. This
record is the most wins recorded in school history,
all the while playing an extremely challenging
Division II schedule . The Lady Jags qualified
for the first time, as a team, for the team state
championships held during the week of May 25.
Only the top 8 teams in Division II qualify for
the state championships. Over the span of the
last 18 days, the team has played 10 matches. In
girls tennis, student-athletes play both singles
and doubles and often each match lasts over 90
minutes. Thus, players are on the court usually
up to three hours or more during team play. Most
recently, the girls defeated Lebanon, ConVal,
Milford, Coe-Brown and Sohegan and played very
competitively against the three top teams in the
state.
This years team was very heavily dominated by
underclassmen, which bodes well for the future.

The top-performing underclassman was freshmen

Zoe Freedman who at the number 2 singles spot
and at number 1 doubles led the team with a
combined record of 22-6. Other top performers
were senior Basie Bostic at number 1 singles/1
doubles, sophomore Natalie Debyle at number
3 singles/2 doubles, Jenny Thibodeau at number
4 singles/2 doubles, Celine Hashem at number
5 singles/3 doubles and rounding out the lineup Mandi Forte at number 6 singles/3 doubles.
Coach Mike Keshigian is excited and happy for
the girls to qualify for states and is equally excited
that the future looks bright with the number of
underclassmen participating on varsity.
State team playoffs begin on May 27, which
Windham has qualified for, and the open state
singles championships are scheduled for June 6.
Bostic and Freedman have qualified to participate
in the singles tourney. The team is looking
forward to the upcoming events.

Jaguars Hand Pythons their First

Loss on Luke Tracys Big Day

Staff photos by Jacob Gagnon

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Terrific Pitching and Sizzling Bats

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hurdles and 400 low hurdles and Harootian
country that weekend. Athletes came from as far
running the 400m.
north as Canada, as far west as Ohio, and as far
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south as Virginia.
Director Bill Raycraft and WSD Business
Leading the way for the Jags was senior Kristen
Administrator Adam Steel for their continued
Tilley who broke the 2:20 barrier in the 800
support in making this trip happen.
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Pelhams Luke Tracy drives through Windham defenders to score.

by Jacob Gagnon
On Wednesday, May 15, Luke
Tracy reached an incredible
milestone by scoring his hundredth
career goal for the Pelham High
School boys Lacrosse team. Tracy
has been a critical component to
the Pythons success this season,
leading them to a perfect 10-0
record going into their showdown
with Windham on that fateful
Wednesday.
With a top-heavy Division II,
where the best teams not only win,
but dominate, it was refreshing to
see an exciting bout between two
of the strongest squads. It was a
nice win for us. This (Pelham) is
a very good team, said Windham
Coach Ross Mondello. To get a
Pelham senior Luke Tracy, accompanied by his parents,
game like this, you cant ask for
is awarded with the ball from his 100th career goal.
anything more. Its a big rivalry
game for us.
Chris Martel made a couple of incredible stops
The Jaguars were looking to
to keep the game tied.
make a statement by ending Pelhams pursuit
The Jaguars understood that if they were
of perfection on the Pythons own field. The
going to have a chance against the top-ranked
game was a classic, back-and-forth battle
Pythons, they had to stay competitive in the
with defense dominating most of the contest.
face-offs and they had to make Pelhams terrific
Tracy notched his historic goal early into the
goalkeeper work for each save. Windhams
game as the teams remained deadlocked, 2-2,
Tim Anderson won eight of 14 face-offs in the
after the first quarter. In the second quarter,
game.
Windham pulled ahead. Anthony Gallo, who
Gallo completed his hat trick with a goal
had collected his first goal in the first quarter,
in the final three minutes of play to propel
scored just two minutes into the second
the Jaguars into the lead. After Pelham got hit
quarter. Twelve seconds later, teammate Matt
with a costly penalty for having too many men
Shea scored to extend the visiting teams lead
on the field, Brett Curtis added an insurance
to 4-2. Pelham got one goal back around the
goal for Windham. Martel and the rest of
five-minute mark when Tracy notched his 101st
the Windham defense held strong as Pelham
career score. The Jaguars held onto the onelaunched a final attack but to no avail. The
goal lead heading into the half.
Jaguars had defeated the Pythons, 6-4, handing
Both teams had solid game plans. Pelham
the home team their first loss of the season.
was focused on slowing the pace of the game
Leading the way for Windham was Gallo,
to the speed where they can pick apart teams,
who scored three times and collected an assist.
while Windham established a defensive front
Shea, along with Troy Peters scored a goal with
in the Pythons favorite areas of the field.
an assist. Jared Heath finished with a pair of
We knew we had to limit some of their
assists while Stephen Bernabei earned one
opportunities out of the mid-field. We knew
assist. Martel, in goal for Windham, finished
they liked to dodge that right side. We figured
with 10 saves. We got a good contribution
if we could hold down in those areas, we
from a lot of guys.
would have success and be able to hang in the
Following the game, Tracy, accompanied by
game, said Mondello. Ive got to give them
his
parents, was presented with the ball from
(Pelham) credit for having a good game plan
his 100th career goal to the applause of both
that they executed very well. A two-goal win
the Pelham and Windham communities. Tracy
could have gone either way. This was just a
is the sixth lacrosse player, the fourth male,
really good game.
to have reached this milestone. Tracy will
Less than 30 seconds into the second half,
continue to make the Pythons proud next year
Pelham tied the game on a goal from Conor
as he will attend Franklin Pierce University
Halloran. The Pythons attacked throughout the
on a combined lacrosse and academic
quarter, desperate to grab a lead. In the final
scholarship.
ticks of the third quarter, Windham goalkeeper