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Volume 14 Number 12 December 11, 2015 16 Pages

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Santas Visit about Children, Coffee, Cocoa and Community

The weather was so warm at the annual tree lighting some wore shorts and then hung around the fire.

Check out Local

Schools for Yourself

by Barbara OBrien
For years, the space crunch at three of Windhams public schools
has been worsening. Despite attempts to remedy the lack of space,
little has been accomplished, as proposal after proposal has been
defeated at the ballot. School board members have not given up,
however, and are planning to present a proposal to voters this
coming March. The current proposal includes an addition and
renovations to Golden Brook School, as well as changes to the
so-called Windham Middle School, a facility that is actually only
certified as an upper elementary school by the states Department of
Education.
School board members, as well as building principals and SAU
95 staff members, believe that many people living in Windham
dont fully understand the extent of the space crisis. To counteract
that lack of personal experience and knowledge, residents are being
encouraged to visit these schools, during the day, while students are
in the building.
Starting this month, through early March, tours will be provided
at each of Windhams four schools. Tours will be offered at the
following times:
Golden Brook School first and third Wednesdays of the
month beginning at 8:45 a.m.;
Windham Center School first and third Wednesdays of the
month (1st at 12:45 p.m. and 3rd at 9:15 a.m.);
Windham Middle School first and third Mondays of the
month beginning at 11:00 a.m.;
Windham High School first and third Wednesdays of the
month beginning at 10:30 a.m.
In order to reserve a place on one of these tours, residents may
send an email to the administrative assistants listed below or check
out the signup links sent via Nixle or social media:
Golden Brook School Eileen at ediorio@windhamsd.org
Windham Center School Rachel at rgontarz@windhamsd.
org
Windham Middle School Kerry at kwentworth@
windhamsd.org
Windham High School Marianne at mdalias@windhamsd.
org
Please come and see for yourself what overcrowding looks
like in the Windham School District, Interim Superintendent Tina
McCoy said. Regardless of your current personal perspective,
youll certainly be more informed after you take a tour of one or all
of our schools.

Christmas Services
St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham
Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
Mass: 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Christmas Day, Dec. 25
Midnight Mass
Mass - 9:30 a.m.
First Congregational Church of Pelham United Church of Christ,
3 Main St., Pelham
Sunday, Dec. 13
Advent Workshop for Sunday School Kids - 10 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Christmas Cantata and Christmas Pageant - 10 a.m.
Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
Family Christmas Eve Service - 6:30 p.m.
Lessons and Carols Candlelight
Christmas Eve Service - 10:30 p.m.

tree, the Boy Scouts were cutting up pallets for use as firewood.
Windhams Helping Hands giving tree focused on the needs of
young children throughout the Windham community.
Local businessman, Chef Al Letizio, once again, baked over 500
cookies for all to enjoy.
The Senior Center was abuzz and filled with children who were
actively decorating Christmas cookies (provided by Granite United
Church) as well as making crafts and ornaments for their Christmas
tree.

It Takes a Village to Make their Holiday Special

by Bob Gibbs
Mickey Bemis began collecting Christmas Village
pieces in 1972. Her current collection takes up a
majority of her front living room. With the outside
of her Pelham house decorated for the Christmas
holiday, the real labor of love is in her home.
With her husband Toms help in building the
display table right on top of the living room couch,
Tom and Mickey spend almost a full day bringing up
the many boxes of miniature village pieces from their
basement.
Many of the more than 2,000 pieces that make up
the village have a story. Many Mickey purchased
while out shopping, some were given to her as gifts
and a few are homemade. Two of the pieces came
from the attic. The pieces have come from Florida,
a Mickey Mouse house, and from Alaska, a gin
mill. These pieces were purchased during vacations
following Toms retirement from the U.S. Postal
Service.
The village is always the centerpiece of the family
holiday. With Tom and Mickeys three children, two
grandchildren and many friends keeping an eye out
for the next unique item, this labor of the love will
surely continue to grow through the generations.

Tom and Mickey Bemis are proud of their special collection, which began in 1972.

An overhead view of the village that now includes more than 2,000 pieces

This Christmas Village is always the centerpiece of the Bemis familys holiday.

Keep Chunkys in Pelham

by Kaela Law
Keep Chunkys in Pelham is the name of a new online Facebook
forum that saw 365 followers just hours after it was created. That
number continues to rise.
The forums administrator, Lucy Wilkerson, wanted a place to
start a community dialogue centered around the unsettling rumors
Chunkys Cinema Pub might leave Pelham. Wilkerson is assistant
cubmaster for Pack 610 and also volunteers her time to the missions
committee at the First Congregational Church in Pelham
Together we can support this thriving business in our
community! Wilkerson writes, Chunkys has been one of the most
community minded businesses Pelham has ever had. Its a great
employer for teens in school. It has been host to police, fire and
school events. It is wonderful to the scouting community in town,
and is an amazing employer for young adults with special needs.
(Owner) Jim Nagel is approachable and very willing to help out
when he can.
Another notable community volunteer in Pelham shares
Wilkersons sentiments. Enterprise Branch Manager Karen Fournier
says the impact to various community groups in town would be

Crossroads Church, 43 Atwood Rd., Pelham

Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Services - 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
St. Matthew Parish, 2 Searles Rd., Windham
Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24
Masses in Church - 3:30, 5:30, 7 & 10 p.m.
Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25
Mass in Church - 10 a.m.

The Community Development office was filled with children

watching the movie Elf, which was sponsored by the Shepherds
Pantry, Windham. Buddy the elf handed out candy canes to all the
youth.
We are very fortunate for the weather this year, commented
Windham Recreation Director Cheryl Haas. After the cold and
rainy day we had last year, this is very nice.
The community event was capped off with the lighting of the large
town tree and gazebo.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

by Doug Robinson
The fire was crackling and the hot cocoa had been topped off with
melted marshmallows as Santa arrived via fire truck to Windhams
annual tree lighting ceremony.
This popular event, sponsored by Windhams Recreation
Department, offered photos with Santa in Windhams Cable Studio,
crafts for the children, and musical performances by the Windham
Community Band.
While the local Girl Scouts accepted donations of mittens for their

Lucas and Layla Spinelli receive a huge hug from Santa at the tree lighting in Windham.

Lily and Sydney Clarke spend time with Santa

at the Windham Cable Center.

devastating if Chunkys left.

Jim Nagel contributes to the Pelham Police Relief Association and
the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund, explained Fournier. For the golf
tournament, he supplies lunch for free and still donates raffle baskets.
They hand out free movie tickets at Old Home Day. He donates to
Pelham Relay for Life. He contributes greatly to the town. It would
be a sad thing if we lose Chunkys.
Does Chunkys want to leave Pelham?
With a 20-year business history in the town of Pelham, a generous
record for participating in town events, and a significant investment
put toward replacing an old septic system with a state-of-the-art one
installed in 2012, it stands to reason that Chunkys is very much
interested in sticking around. As a Pelham resident himself, Nagel
says, Chunkys does not wish to leave Pelham.
JP Fine, founder and principal of Rubicon Real Estate, LLC, a
development and management company based in Wellesley, Mass.,
which owns the plaza on Route 38, confirmed that Chunkys lease
does expire in 2017.
We are in the midst of negotiations with (Chunkys), said Fine,
regarding a lease agreement, They have not expressed interest in
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Girlz Advance to
State Competition

Proposed School Budget Shows 2.55% Increase

by Barbara OBrien
As the budget season goes into full swing, Windham School
District (SAU 95) Business Administrator Adam Steel has presented
the initial proposed 2016-2017 operating budget; showing an
increase of 2.55 percent over the current school years allocation.
The total proposed operating budget for the 2016-2017 school
year, which will begin on July 1, 2016, amounts to $49,226,245;
an increase of $1,224,033 over the current 2015-2016 school
year. The current 2015-2016 school district operating budget
totals $48,002,212.
Were the proposed budget not to gain voter approval at the

annual School District Meeting next March, the default budget

would be set at $47,648,397; an amount that is $1,577,848 less
than what is presently being proposed for the ensuing school year.
The proposed operating budget for the next school year was
made available at the Nov. 17 school board meeting, but, due to
the late hour, there was little discussion. It is anticipated that the
budget proposal will be discussed more thoroughly at the next
school board meeting on Tuesday, December 1, beginning at 7
p.m. Public input will be permitted. School board meetings are
held in the Community Development Building, adjacent to the
Windham Town Hall.

Courtesy photo

Delivering Christmas Cheer to Veterans

Courtesy photos

The Gizmo Gadget Girlz: Tanvi Menghani, Ishani Rana and Shreya Gouda
submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
In the 2015 LEGO League TRASH Challenge, more than 233,000
children, ages 9 to 16 from over 80 countries, will explore the
fascinating world of trash.
The Presentation of Mary Academy has three students who are
advancing to the state level competition on Dec. 5. The girls are part
of a six-person team called the Gizmo Gadget Girlz that placed
second out of 20 teams. The girls had to identify a piece of trash
and how it is handled. They researched plastic grocery bags and
discovered that plastic in our landfills can go around the earth four
times!
The Gizmo Gadget Girlz came up with a program for grocery
stores to implement. Their idea is to utilize punch cards. For every
certain dollar amount spent, the customer would get a stamp on their
card. Once they hit a certain amount of stamps, the consumer would
receive a complimentary tote bag. Along with their Public Awareness
Campaign, the girls created a robot made of Legos to compete in the
game portion of the challenge. While being interviewed, the girls
stated we will use the time from now until the state competition to
improve our presentation. Good luck ladies!

The Womans Service Club fills Christmas baskets for veterans.

submitted by Ruth Coole
Tis the season! It was a fun time for 16 members who
volunteered their time. Member Aileen Stearns graciously opened
her home which turned into Santas workshop as 16 (elves) ladies
from the Womans Service Club of Windham were busy filling
43 pretty colored bags of goodies. They added Christmas cards
from WSCW along with adorable handmade snowmen, boxes of
dental products and lovely handmade bows. These goodies were
delivered Dec. 9 with cheery smiles and Merry Christmas cheers
to veterans at the VA Medical Center in Manchester.
Thank you to Richard A. Workman, DMD, in Windham for
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Thanksgiving Families Project was wonderful
and special for many families to enjoy a
delicious meal and joyful time. The spirit of
caring and giving was a collaborative effort
with Womans Service Club of Windham
and Windham Helping Hands. Thank you to
chairman Polly Chervincky for her time and
hard work in organizing this Thanksgiving
Families Project. Thank you to all members
for their time and hard work.
Joining in the wonderful, communitywide effort were the Womans Service
Club of Windham, American Post 109,
Windham Helping Hand, the four Windham
School and members of the Windham Fire
Department. A special thank you to Donna
Markham, facilities coordinator of Searles
School and Chapel, where Thanksgiving
Families baskets were set up.

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and Aileen Stearns, co-chair.
for creating the lovely bows, Mary Ashburn for making handsewn snowmen hats, Mary Rosenberg for buying the snowman
ornament kit, 16 members who volunteered their time to help
with putting together the snowmen craft project and putting bags
together, and to John Klop who arranged for a $250 gift card
from Thrivent Financial. The biggest thank you goes especially
to member Aileen Stearns of Windham for graciously opening up
her home for this annual project.
It is a heartwarming feeling to bring to the veterans, men and
women, a wonderful and joyous Christmas. The Veterans Project
is sponsored by the Womans Service Club of Windham (www.
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Area Students Compete

in FIRST LEGO League
Trash Trek Challenge

Indulging in the Windham Turkey Trot

by Doug Robinson
Students from Hudson, Windham, and Litchfield recently competed
against 400 contestants, ages 9 to 14, at the annual NH FIRST LEGO
League Championship at Nashua High School South.
Creativity and science will come together at this weekends FIRST
LEGO League State Championship where 50 teams will demonstrate
their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive
play, sportsmanship, and sense of community writes FLL.
Titled, Trash Trek challenge, teams (were) to research and present
their own creative solutions to one of todays most relevant topics,
trash continues FLL.
Calling themselves, St. Francis Technical Difficulties (Litchfield), Blue
Box (Windham), Kids, Gears, Robots (Windham), PEXO (Windham),
Wisdom Hunters (Windham),
Styropocalypse (Windham),
and Gizzmos Gadget Girlz
(Hudson), were judged in
three areas: robot design,
fulfillment of FLL core
values, and project.
Windhams Styropocalypse
won the teamwork award,
placing sixth overall, and
Windhams Blue Box team
won the inspiration award,
placing seventh overall in
the competition. Windhams
Wisdom Hunters came
in second place for the
competition.
The recyclable marker prototype

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Asking the question, Can hard plastics like markers, highlighters, and mechanical
pencils be recycled; the answer is No. Windhams PEXO team designed a recyclable
highlighter, called the PEXO. Their concept would discard only the highlighter and
recycle the outer container. Students John Raulli, Harry Driscoll, Shane Oakhem, Matt
Redard, and Muhrmmad Sidiqi are accompanied by their adviser, Clayton Caddy.

by Rhiannon Snide
Over 1,300 runners rightfully
indulged in their turkey dinners this
Thanksgiving after participating in the
21st annual Windham Turkey Trot.
The race, used to support the local
organizations, Shepherds Food Pantry,
Windhams Helping Hands and Family
Promise of Greater Rockingham County,
has raised well over $162,855 since
1997. Participants were asked to make
monetary donations of their choice
either through pre-registration, or the
morning of the race.
The road race was hosted by Louise
Peltz, who began the tradition in 1995
with some
neighbors
after finding
it difficult to
attend other
road races on
Michael Gleyn, Cole Gleyn, DJ Fenton, Ryan Fenton,
Jan and Abbey Brandt
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wearing turkey costumes. just outside
the Peltzs
driveway, and
she opened her garage to registration
tables for those looking to donate, or
sign-up last minute. She, along with
other volunteers, is very proud of the
progress made over 21 years, increasing
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the participation by about 1,250 people.
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Selectmen Vote Not to Charge

Hillary Clintons Campaign
by Barbara OBrien
It was Windham Selectman Bruce Bretons contention that taxpayers shouldnt be responsible for
picking up the tab for extra security when Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton paid
a campaign visit to Windham High School on Nov. 9. The issue of who was to pay for the services,
however, did not come up for discussion until a week after Clintons campaign stop.
It was during the Nov. 16 selectmens meeting that Breton told his four fellow selectmen that he wanted
a bill issued to Clintons campaign. The estimated cost of providing local police and fire personnel for the
event was between $800 and $1,000.
Selectmens Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets reminded the other selectmen that the same issue had been
raised during President Barack Obamas visit to Windham in 2012. Although the development of a policy
to handle such situations was discussed, no action was ever taken on the idea. The board dropped the
ball, Selectman Roger Hohenberger said.
Shame on us for not following through almost four years ago. Chairman Al Letizio, Jr. urged the
development of a specific policy pertaining to this issue.
Breton agreed. We should have a policy in place, he said.
Any policy needs to be even-handed, regardless of the political affiliation, Letizio added.
Desilets said he didnt see the need for a policy regarding visits from candidates. These visits provide
an excellent opportunity to highlight our town, Desilets said. These visits provide an economic benefit
to Windham. If the town incurs extra costs, the candidate should be billed, Breton insisted, adding
that Republicans Rand Paul, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum had visited in the past and thered been
no cost to the Town of Windham.
We should charge all candidates equally, Selectman Roger Hohenberger said, commenting that
he felt any group that doesnt have a local non-profit status (501-3c) should be charged for services
provided by the town. Candidates are a business, Hohenberger said. Theyre here to push their
agenda. Hohenberger referred to the amount of money required to pay for local emergency services as
a pittance when compared to the overall campaign budget of most candidates.
Selectman Ross McLeod said his concern was treating all candidates equally. Our First-in-the-Nation
Primary is a great economic boon to New Hampshire, McLeod said. I dont want us to get petty.
Windham has a solid history of welcoming candidates to town, McLeod said. Windham is getting a lot
of benefit out of this exposure. McLeod also noted the experience local emergency personnel gain from
interacting with the Secret Service who accompanies some presidential candidates.
According to Fire Chief Tom McPherson, it was the Secret Service that requested assistance from local
police and fire personnel, not the Clinton campaign. McPherson said he had sent an ambulance and two
firefighters/paramedics to the high school for the duration of the Clinton event.
Its an incredible asset to have candidates visit Windham, Desilets said. Lay out the welcome mat!
According to Desilets, the cost of providing assistance to candidates during their visits is less than 1 cent
on the average tax bill. Assistant Fire Chief Ed Morgan said he feels it was the right choice to send the
ambulance and personnel up to the high school for the sake of everyones safety. Desilets commended
Morgan and Town Administrator David Sullivan for making the right decision.
Resident Bob Coole told selectmen that the school board already has a policy in place regarding the
use of school facilities, which is where the Clinton visit took place. Both entities should be on the same
page, Coole said. State Representative David Bates agreed with Coole. Selectmen need to coordinate
with the school district policy, Bates said. There is benefit to the town to have political candidates visit
Windham. We should not be discriminating against political groups, Bates stated.
Its a freedom of speech issue, McLeod added. It would be a flagrant violation to discriminate.
Resident Jay Yennaco said he found the discussion to be embarrassing. People pay for what they get
in this town, Yennaco commented.
This has come down to pettiness, Town Moderator Peter Griffin said. Review the issue after the
election.
On a vote of 3 to 2, however, selectmen decided to charge for services incurred if a group is not
affiliated with Windham as a 501-3c non-profit organization. Voting in favor of charging the nonaffiliated groups were Bruce Breton, Roger Hohenberger and Al Letizio, Jr. Hohenberger said he did not
want to put off the decision on a policy until after the election season is over.
Windham Police Captain Mike Caron said he was concerned about violating peoples First Amendment
rights. The Secret Service is another law enforcement agency, Caron said. We wouldnt bill the Salem
Police Department for providing them with mutual aid, he said.
At the conclusion of the lengthy debate; finally returning to the subject of charging the Hillary Clinton
campaign, selectmen voted 4 to 1 to not retroactively bill Hillary Clintons campaign for the Nov. 9 visit
to Windham. Letizio, Desilets, Hohenberger and McLeod voted against billing Clintons campaign. The
only selectmen who wanted to send a bill was Breton.
The issue came up again the following evening, during the school boards meeting on Nov. 17, when
State Representative Bates went to the podium. Bates said he believed the selectmen had made an illadvised decision the previous evening, referring to the setting of a policy to bill political campaigns. I
feel they rushed ahead, Bates said. Bates noted that there are no town-owned buildings in Windham
that are large enough to accommodate a big crowd; only those owned by the school district. Bates
encouraged the school board to collaborate with the selectmen in coming up with an appropriate policy
regarding this issue. I feel the selectmen should rescind their new policy, he said.

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The Word Around Town...

Reverend Ferguson Denounces Trumps Proposal
In this politically charged climate, I have to say that your (Rep.
Baldasarro) outrageous comment equated Donald Trumps proposal
to ban all immigration of any Muslim from entering the United States
as similar to the same decision made during WW2 to illegally detain
Japanese Americans in Internment camps to be outrageous! While I
would never doubt your love for this country and admire and respect
your service, to suggest that the illegal jailing of innocent Americas
solely because of their religious choice and their Nationality is not
worthy of a Representative of any kind. Your support for your candidate
not being the issue, I demand that you stand up denounce your
comment as misinformed and wrong and apologize to both the Japanese
American people and the Muslim American people as is worthy of your
elected office to represent all citizens on New Hampshire.
Rev. William Ferguson, Pelham

Letters to our Editor

their great deliveries - coffee and announcements respectively. Lastly,

we would like to thank you, the customer. We appreciate your support
of the community and promise that Windhams Helping Hands will
continue to reach out to those in need.
Generous Business and Individual Donations: The Common Man,
Naults, Enterprise Bank, Prime Butcher, Mobil On The Run - donated
by Arthur and Marilyn Klemm, Windham Country Club - Joanne Flynn,
Lithia Skincare Basket - Patti Irwin, Zorvino Vineyards, Delahuntys
Diana Nault from the Windham Fire Department, Canobie Lake Park,
Cyr Lumber ConvenientMD, Betty Dunn, Rainbow Art and Framing
- Brian and Sally Hunt, Reds Tavern, The Lobster Tail, J. Michaels,
Windham Restaurant, Bella Viaggio, MaryAnns Diner, Lucias Bodego Smoking Betty Cigars, Bruce Breton, The Kitchen at Windham Junction,
Howie Glynns, Jenn Proulx, Paula Renda, Paula Renda-Paulas Dad,
Black Moose Country Store Monica Beaulieu, Lis Asian Gourmet,
Cobbettss Pond Pizzeria, Baby Bump Keepsakes - Sara Jean Hollett.

Kathy Merchel on behalf of the Board Members of Windhams Helping Hands

Tree Lighting Successful Thanks

to all who Helped

A Time for Reasonable Leadership

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the Town of Windham celebrated the Annual

Tree Lighting at the Town Hall/Commons. The festive event was a huge
success thanks to the many people who helped with preparations and
contributed to the day. Everyone enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies, the
bon fire, visiting with Santa Claus, the Windham Community Band, the
Windham Middle School Chorus singing and more. We appreciate
the many years that the Salem High Marching Band has escorted Santa
Claus in the parade.
Thank you to the Salem High Marching Band, Marty Claussen,
Windham Community Band, Windham Middle School Chorus, Woof
Woof Professional Dog Services, Chunkys Cinema and Pub, Earl
Bartlett, Delahuntys, Jay Yennaco, Erin Brink, Granite United Church,
Shepherds Pantry, Windham Crossing Learning Center, Barbara Coish,
Windham Girl Scouts, Michelle Joyce, Windham Boy Scouts, Doug
Kling, volunteers from Windham High School (Keith, Emma, Kaitlyn,
Lilja), Windhams Helping Hands, Belinda and Ralph Sinclair, Frank
Farmer, Jean Manthorne, and Al Letizio.
Also thank you to: Fire Chief Tom McPherson, Deputy Bill
Martineau, Police Captain Mike Caron, Officer Nick Eddy, Officer
Chris Van Hirtum, Officer Steve Surette, Windham Police Department,
Windham Fire Department, Windham Maintenance Department, Jeff
Gale, Anna Jenoski, WCTV, Kelly Yucupicio, Laura Scott, and Danielle
Bustamante Photography.
Thank you to George Cairns & Sons and Audley Construction for
their donations of the light towers, message board, and signs.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season.
Cheryl Haas, Recreation Coordinator, Windham

Heartfelt Thanks Expressed

for Community Support
Windhams Helping Hands would like to extend a heartfelt thank you
to the Common Man Restaurant and the Windham Firefighters for their
generosity and hard work the Common Man Charity Breakfast. Their
support of the community has continued to help fill many needs that
would otherwise go unanswered. From the individuals who volunteered
their time waiting on tables, cooking, cleaning, and seating customers
and the firefighters who tirelessly cleared tables, we couldnt have been
more impressed. We thank the raffle sellers for their charm and the
celebrities, Erin Fehlau from WMUR and Mike Morin from WZID for

I remember learning in school about the checks and balances the

make our governmental system uniquely strong. I am honored to be
a part of the legacy of those great minds who built our system though
today I sometimes question what values, morals, and rules are governing
us. The media, conversations and outright ugliness aimed at Syrian and
Muslim people I have seen in response to the Paris attacks is deeply
disappointing. My position on security checks for incoming refugees
aside (which I encourage everyone to look up-they are posted on the US
government website and quite stringent), I am horrified by the tone of
the debate and the lack of humanity shown to a group of people we so
clearly are unable and unwilling to understand. After working with and
befriending refugees I have the utmost respect and admiration for their
tenacity, humility, work ethic and genuine happiness and satisfaction
with their lives.
For these people to come to a place that is new and completely
foreign to be treated poorly by us, the same Americans who developed
such a beautiful system of governance and I know for the most part
to be good people, is heartbreaking. The culture of distrust, fear, and
disdain for refugees who have often left their homes under horrific and
traumatic circumstances only serves to create rifts in our communities
and we miss the opportunities that exist to learn from each other and
become stronger.
It is times like these I am thankful we are part of a representative
republic, where guidance and reason from our leaders has the ability
to temper loud, irrational, and frankly embarrassing extremists whose
simple-minded solutions clearly show a lack of understanding,
foresight, and dare I say thought in response to a difficult and complex
situation. I hope to see thoughtful and reasonable solutions from our
NH leaders that do not reflect this loud and small minded outcry. If we
want outrage lets look at how real wages have stagnated or fallen over
the last forty years, income inequality has risen dramatically and our
politicians are forced to make choices that represent wealthy interests
rather than their hard working constituents! Here anger is justified and
necessary.
I do not know the solution to extremists (some of whom are homegrown). They exist with such anger, violence and hatred. I do know
the solution is not to respond with anger or hatred toward our fellow
man. Would that we could see our homes destroyed and our families
threatened and had to turn to those able to help. What would we want
to be met with? Happy holidays; remember what this time represents.
Deandra Perruccio, Pelham

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Editors Note: The letter that follows was received by the PelhamWindham News from Windham School Board member Dennis
Senibaldi. In this letter, Mr. Senibaldi asks for input from Windham
residents regarding Superintendent Tina McCoys email to Windham
School Board members that appears immediately below his letter.
Please read this correspondence so that you can stay informed about
goings-on in the Windham School District.

Is there a Double Standard

on the Windham School Board?
I believe that as a School Board member we should set a very high
standard for following district policy and procedures. I have expected
this of previous board members and have been very outspoken when
I felt a policy or procedure was not properly adhered to. Those same
standards that I have expected from previous board members I of course
expect from current board members, including myself. It has become
painfully clear, in my opinion, that some board members are seemingly
operating on a double standard, specifically Mr. Eyring and Mr. Murray.
Last week I penned a Letter to the Editor identifying several issues.
One issue was a private offsite meeting at Mr. Murrays office with
representatives from Banwell Architects and Eckman Engineering with
no notification to the public. The other issue was Mr. Eyring giving a
directive to the buildings and grounds committee in direct conflict of a
board directive. This behavior seems to have become a common weekly
occurrence and once again, much to my dismay, it has happened again.
The following is a public email that the Superintendent sent to the entire
board.
What I find just as troubling, if not more, is the response emails from
Mr. Murray and Mr. Eyring to the Superintendents email. Basically
both individuals completely denied any violations of district policy
and Mr. Eyring went on to suggest that Mrs. McCoy misrepresented the
employees conversation. Mr. Murray went on to suggest that he is also
a parent of a Golden Brook School student and that he can talk to whom
he wants and about whatever he wants. I guess he must be forgetting
that he is a School Board member. I put this out there because this
behavior is becoming toxic to the district. Please email the Windham
School Board at WSD@windhamsd.org to voice your concerns about
this ongoing behavior.
Dennis Senibaldi, Windham
Dear Windham School Board Members,
This morning two Board members (Mr. Murray and Mr. Eyring)
coordinated a visit to our Middle School without making prior
arrangements with me or the Building Principal. During that visit,
specific issues related to the planned WMS renovations were discussed.
Ms. Wons felt very uncomfortable as the Board members asked her
many questions and indicated that they will not support the renovations
to WMS. As you know, the Board voted recently to include WMS
renovations in Option C. At this point the Board should be working in
unison to support Option C.
Mr. Eyring and Mr. Murray also stopped in unannounced at GBS.
They spoke to one of the cafeteria supervisors there to obtain her
opinion on what would be needed to serve a larger population at GBS,
rather than making an appointment with me and Ms. Peckham, our
School Nutrition Services Director.
While outside of GBS, the two Board members spoke to Roger
Preston, our electrician. They told him that Mr. Prattes proposal, to
change over our lights to be more efficient, was unacceptable and
asked him what he (rather than his supervisor) needed to get the lights
done more quickly. Mr. Preston felt very uncomfortable during these
conversations.
The two Board members then indicated that they were on their way to
WHS to speak with Ms. Peckham.
The visits this morning were in direct violation of the School Board
Policy BHC, which I have attached for your convenience. Policy BHC
is in place precisely to avoid these type of situations. I ask that all
Board members follow Board Policy specifically in relation to staff
communications and school visits. Anything less is not acceptable.
Tina H. McCoy

Pipeline Update - Filing with FERC

for Intervener Status
Homeowners along the path of the Kinder Morgan Northeast Energy
Direct (NED) pipeline being proposed to run through 17 southern New
Hampshire towns need to be aware that they should file for intervener
status with the Federal Energy Resource Commission (FERC). Filing
as an intervener must be done within 21 calendar days from the FERC
Notice of Application date for the project. This creates a deadline to file
of about Dec. 15.
Interveners are parties to a legal proceeding who have a stake in
the outcome of the case. With the NED pipeline, this includes all
of the affected property owners (APOs), on whose land the pipeline
will be built, and those whose land will be used for temporary work
space. Homeowners living in close proximity to the pipeline, but who
are not actual affected property owners, and interested organizations
(conservation organizations for example) may file for intervener status as
well. Grounds for filing as a non-APO could be that a property would
be devalued, there would be construction disruptions or there would be
other issues caused by the pipeline. FERC reserves the right to approve
or deny intervener status in these cases.
Filing for intervener status is very easy to do and does not require
a lawyer. FERC has a public web site with the link www.ferc.gov/
resources/guides/how-to/intervene.asp that explains the process. The
actual application takes only a few minutes to complete. A few pieces
of information are needed when applying:
The FERC docket number - CP16-21-000
Your property lot number - check your tax bill
Your email address
Your grounds for intervention - how the pipeline will impact you
You will need to set up a FERC online account. You can do this
by simply following the links listed in the FERC resource guide noted
above.
In its application to FERC on Nov. 20, Kinder Morgan included
a complete set of alignment sheets (drawings) detailing the route of
the pipeline and showing all of the affected properties. The web link
http://1drv.ms/1N0cTiz will take you to a large PDF document that
shows the pipeline segment including Pelham and Windham. The link
http://1drv.ms/1Nx7TlX will bring up the alignment sheets for Litchfield,
Londonderry and Hudson. The alignment sheets show all property lines
noted by a - PL - marking. Property lot numbers are not included in
the alignment sheets but can easily be determined by comparing the
alignment sheets with a towns tax maps.
There is no cost for filing as an intervener and becoming an intervener
does not require that one ever actually intervene in the case it simply
registers ones interests in the case and assures one the right to be
heard in a court of law if necessary. It is strongly recommended that
all affected property owners file for intervener status. Others may do
so at their discretion. Intervening protects ones rights and it sends
a message to FERC that the landowners along the pipelines path are
paying attention and intend to fully monitor the FERC application review
process.
Homer Shannon, Windham

Pelham - Windham News | December 11, 2015 - 5

Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Month of December
Holiday Photo Display! Happy Hanukkah and
Merry Christmas! Seeing your holiday photos is
one of our favorite parts of the season. During
the month of December, the Nesmith Library will
collect holiday photos and display them in the
childrens room for all to enjoy. If you have an
extra card on hand, consider bringing in one for
our display. Its fun and easy and the more
families that participate, the merrier! To have your
holiday photo included in this display, simply bring
in one of your pictures to the childrens room or
mail it with the rest of your cards to the Nesmith
Library, c/o Jane McCue, 8 Fellows Rd., Windham,
NH 03087 and be sure to come by to view our
display along with our photo album from previous
years!

Sunday, December 20
Its the most wonderful time of year
and Granite United Church is pulling
out all the stops to make it a memorable
Christmas for you and your whole family
at 11 a.m.! You are invited to join the experience
of the season - A Very Granite Christmas. At
Windham High School your family and friends will
be treated to an incredible winter adventure. A
Very Granite Christmas includes a Frozen Express
Train Ride, Christmas Character Meet and Greet
photo booths, incredible Christmas music for the
whole family, an inspiring Christmas message of
hope from the Bible, refreshments and a few more
surprises! This is a Christmas event you and your
family will not want to miss. Free admission.
www.granitechristmas.com.

Looking for something fun to do over the school

vacation? Come join us for fun, food, drinks and
good reading. The Nesmith Library is sponsoring
its fourth annual Teen Read-a-Thon to benefit the
Shepherds Pantry on. Teens age 12-19 can drop
in anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. for a bite to
eat and spend some time reading to raise money
for charity. Read books, magazines, e-books,
comics - anything you want! Just read! Stay for a
half hour or the entire four hours. Its up to you.
Community service hours have been approved for
WHS students, so bring your forms with you. No
registration required. Participants, bring a donation
of non-perishable food items and/or cash donations
- community members or businesses, sponsorships
and donations are still being accepted. If you
would like to donate, contact Sylvie Brikiatis.

Now thru Wednesday, December 23

Pelham Parks and Recreation is accepting
submissions for its Holiday Tree Art Contest
for children ages up to 12. Use the holiday
tree outline on our website or pick one up
at the office! Be sure to put name, age and phone
number on the back of your drawing/coloring. Use
any art materials you wish to create your tree and
holiday scene. One first prize winner from each
age group will be notified by Parks and Recreation
by Jan. 6, via e-mail to the parent.

Windham Community Bands 10th Annual

Holiday Concert will take place at Windham High
School on from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is invited
to take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle,
enjoy the music and relax at this festive event. All
three Windham Community Bands groups will
present beautiful music for the holiday season. A
$5 donation is requested of adults for the benefit of
the bands. Children and students are free.

Thursday, December 24 & Friday,

December 25
Pelham Town Offices will close at 2 p.m.
Thursday (Town Clerks Office at 1 p.m.)
and will be closed all day on Friday.
Pelham Public Library closed both days.
Nesmith Library will close at 12 p.m. on
Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.

3rd

Tuesday, December 15
th
Windham High School Chorus Concert,
7 p.m., Windham High School Auditorium.
The WHS Chorus will perform led by Choir
Director Sheila Cuneo. This concert will
feature a wide variety of talented ensembles to
celebrate the season with glee.

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6th

Wednesday, December 16
Pelham Farmers Market, Pelham Town
Hall, 3 to 7 p.m. Entrance is between
the Police Station and Town Hall. Locally
grown food and hand crafted items.

Windham High School Band Concert, 7p.m.,

Windham High School Auditorium. The WHS
Band will perform directed by Jared Cassedy,
Grammy Award winning Music Educator of the
Year. This holiday concert will amaze you with
their wide variety and talent!

0th

You are invited to Christmas Carols & Desserts

at Searles Chapel on at 6 p.m. Heritage Baptist
Church of Windham is hosting this free event,
which will include the singing of Christmas carols,
other music by their childrens and adult singing
groups, and the Christmas story. Christmasy
desserts will follow the carol sing. To find out
more, just call 765-4000, email info@hbcnh.
org or visit www.hbcnh.org.

29th

Tuesday, December 29
At 10:30 a.m., the Nesmith Library will
host Magic by George. George presents
a one of a kind show with his unique blend
of award winning magic. His show will keep the
whole family entertained with exciting magic,
lots of audience participation, and amusing
family humor. Everyone is sure to have a fun and
amazing time! This fun-filled family program is
geared toward children in grades K-5 but younger
siblings are welcome to attend. Space is limited
and registration is required. Stop by the front
circulation desk or call the library at 432-7154 to
register.

4th

Wednesday, December 30
Mark your calendars from 1 to 3 p.m.
th and participate in an assortment of crafts
at the Nesmith Library. This program
is free for children of all ages and their
parents! Bring the whole family and stop
by for an afternoon of fun. Multiple crafts will be
available for children of all ages, and their adult!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Simple snacks and beverages provided.
No registration required. If you would like further
information, call the library at 432-7154.
Thursday, December 31
& Friday, January 1
Pelham Public Library closed both days.
Nesmith Library will close at 12 p.m.
on New Years Eve and will be closed New
Years Day.

1st

1st

Fridays, January 8 thru 29

Drop-In Technology Sessions. Free
and open to the public. Need help
with computers or other personal
communication devices? Drop in Friday
afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. and see our Adult
Services Librarian! Get help setting up or accessing
your hardware and software, or stop in for a little
refresher guidance for commonly used applications
such as Microsoft Office, Internet Browsing, Video
Chat, Facebook, and other types of social media.
Need help with something else? Just ask!

8th

Tuesday, January 12 thru February 16

Six Week Meditation Session, 6:30
th
to 8 p.m. Co-pay: $20 for six-week
session or $5 drop-in rate. Advance signup recommended! Valerie Forde-Galvin
will host this series on Mindful Meditation at
the Pelham Public Library. Each workshop will
begin with a small introduction and overview of
meditation and its current uses. Then, Valerie will
teach us various techniques and mantras and guide
us in one or two different types of meditations.
Come, relax, unwind, and show yourself a little
love.

12

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Tuesday, January 5
Vision Boarding Your Way to Success
in 2016, 6 to 8 p.m. Free and open to
the public. When you look toward your
future, what do you see? Join us at the
Pelham Public Library as guest presenter Diane
MacKinnon helps us to envision our own success
and prosperity throughout the coming New
Year using simple crafting tools and your wildest
dreams! Youll leave with your own completed
vision board to help you focus your energies in
2016.

5th

Friday, January 1
Pelham Town Offices - closed.

Wednesday, January 20
Cookbook Explorers! 12:30 p.m.
(daytime session) and 6:30 p.m. (evening
session). Free and open to the public.
Come join us at the Pelham Public Library
for our inaugural meeting of Cookbook Explorers!,
a group dedicated to food! Each month, well
choose a new type of cuisine or a new diet to
explore. Youll have the chance to share your
cooking triumphs and travails, and perhaps leave
with a great new recipe (or 12).

0th

Growing Pipeline Opposition

by Kaela Law
Kinder Morgans subsidiary, Tennessee Gas Pipeline, has begun
New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee proceedings. Tennessee
Gas Pipeline has requested a Certificate of Site and Facility for
Construction of the proposed Northeast Energy Direct Project.
To begin these proceedings it was mandatory that Kinder Morgan
hold three informational sessions in affected towns. One such
meeting was held on Dec. 1 at the Windham High School. The
session was poorly attended by Rockingham County residents.
A poorly attended session, however, does not mean opposition
to this project is waning, as indicated by Windham resident Paul
Sullivans comment to the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company:
Many of us have attended Kinder Morgan presentations in the
past. It is unbelievably frustrating to hear the same misinformation
being presented over and over as facts, with little opportunity
to correct the record These information sessions to start the
process with the Site Evaluation Committee are little more than a PR
opportunity for Kinder Morgan.
Meetings were also held in Hillsborough County and Cheshire
County on Dec. 2 and 3.
On Dec. 2, Senator Kelly Ayotte made a statement in opposition
to the Northeast Energy Direct during a conference town hall
telephone meeting. Constituents have raised real concerns about
this (proposal), and these are very important, legitimate questions
that should be answered, Ayotte said. In my view, unless and until
these questions are sufficiently answered and the concerns of local
residents are meaningfully addressed, I oppose this project going

forward.
The same day, Congresswoman Anne McLane Kuster issued a
more lengthy opposition statement. This project does not provide
sufficient benefits to New Hampshire families and businesses
to justify the disruption and long-term negative impacts to our
communities Given that there are less invasive projects being
proposed in New England, I believe that the N.E.D Pipeline, as it is
proposed, is the wrong vehicle for bringing meaningful reductions
in wholesale electricity costs in New Hampshire I am adding my
voice to the thousands of citizens who have filed their opposition to
the N.E.D Pipeline with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
On Dec. 3, Congressman Frank Guinta followed suit and had this
to say: I joined New Hampshires entire congressional delegation
to request more information from the energy company and federal
regulators. What is the projects potential benefit to Granite Staters?
Will it be safe? We have not received satisfactory responses to our
inquiries. In my duty to the people I represent, I cannot support this
pipeline, as planned. We still have unanswered questions.
On Dec. 4, Governor Maggie Hassan addressed a letter to
the FERC: I share many of the concerns that communities and
individuals have raised. I ask again that FERC address these concerns
and require that the company work to address the environmental,
public health and safety issues raised by affected communities. It is
my belief that if the company cannot do so, the project should not
move forward as currently proposed.
Meanwhile, the New Hampshire Municipal Coalition of 15 towns
boards of selectmen and town administrators issued a warning that

the proposed Kinder Morgan gas pipeline will add significant costs to
Granite State energy bills.
Based on recent filings with the Public Utilities Commission,
the average customer of Liberty Utilities will incur a cost of about
$600 per year for 20 years should the Kinder Morgan pipeline be
approved, said Tad Putney of the Municipal Coalition. After months
of attempting to get utilities to sign up for gas from Kinder Morgans
proposed pipeline, Liberty Utilities is the only company in New
Hampshire to commit. That means, New Hampshires Liberty Utilities
ratepayers pick up an annual cost of approximately $53 million per
year, for 20 years, to finance the pipeline totaling $12,000 per
customer.
Mark Bender, another member of the Municipal Coalition states,
We want the regions residents and area businesses to be fully aware
that they would be financing a huge infrastructure project for many
years and a project that the coalition is not convinced is even
needed.
On Dec. 11, a few hundred New Hampshire residents gathered
around the front steps of the State House in Concord to deliver a
petition with well over 10,000 signatures, to demand the governor
unequivocally oppose the forfeiture of New Hampshire lands and
the use of utility ratepayers funds to construct the Northeast Energy
Direct Pipeline.
It has been a year since Kinder Morgans Tennessee Gas Pipeline
announced their route preference through New Hampshire. Since
that time, opposition has only grown.

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02)
has nominated 21 New Hampshire students
for admission to the United States Service
Academies. Of the 21 students, one was
nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy,
two to the Merchant Marine Academy, eight
to the U.S. Military Academy, and 10 to the
U.S. Naval Academy.
It is an honor to nominate these
promising young men and women to
attend our countrys esteemed military
academies, said Congresswoman Kuster.
This years nominees hail from across the
Second District and will undoubtedly serve
as strong representatives of both our state

Courtesy photo

Kuster Nominates Area New Hampshire Students for Service Academies

Rep. Kuster with some of this years nominees for the U.S. Service Academies

and our country. They have individually proven

their commitment to hard work, patriotism, and
honor, and it is a great privilege to nominate these
students for the opportunity to be appointed to
the U.S. Service Academies.
The list of the five area students is included
below. More information on the nomination
process is available on Congresswoman Kusters
website.
U.S. Air Force Academy: Erinne G. Curtin,
Windham High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Patrick J.F.
Hume, Windham High School
U.S Military Academy: Athena Chan, Windham
High School; Skyler M. Goss, Pelham; and Grant
J. Levasseur, Campbell High School

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6 - December 11, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Windham Teacher
Contract Negotiations
Reach an Impasse

Pelham VFW Dinner Offers Home-Cooked Fare

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

by Sue Krzeminski
In this case, history repeating itself would not be a good thing.
Previously, Windham teachers worked for two years without
a contract before the current one was reached. That two-year
contract will expire at the end of this school year. Well, the two
sides are currently at an impasse and are scheduled to meet with
a third-party mediator on Monday, Dec. 21 to try to reach an
agreement.
No mention was made regarding contract negotiations at the
Dec. 8 Windham School Board meeting. According to SAU 95
Business Administrator Adam Steel, negotiations are underway and
there is nothing to share with the public at this time.
In theory, explains Ryan OConnor, lead negotiator for the
teachers union, the current negotiations should go more smoothly
as, this time, the contract has not yet expired. He was involved in
the same capacity with the previous contract negotiations. We
need both sides to come together and reach a compromise that
is best for the students, the townspeople and the hard-working
teachers of our district, said OConnor, an English teacher at
Windham High School. Everyone involved wants what is best
for our students. I really do believe (reaching a contract) will help
stabilize our district.
As to what the road blocks are to reaching a contract agreement,
OConnor could not comment specifically but did explain that with
any contract negotiation, finding the key combination that satisfies
both parties can spell success. Put simply, working conditions,
salary and benefits are the three big puzzle pieces that must be
addressed.
OConnor believes that residents are well aware of how
important a contract is considering the past negotiating history,
not to mention the ongoing overcrowding issue at Windhams
schools. Agreeing on a contract that is fair to all parties will be
that stabilizing factor that the school district needs, according to
OConnor.
The teachers in our district are confident if a contract is put on
the ballot in March that the townspeople of Windham will support
it, he said. (Passing a contract) will help retain a lot of really
important teachers that need some degree of security professionally
speaking.

Bon Apptit

Cheryl St. Cyr, Catherine Kuzmich and Rayna Walsh enjoy their meal
Deborah Luszey and Madeline Dresicke stand in front of the stockings
that the Post 10722 volunteers filled for the children of U.S. veterans.
by Bob Gibbs
Pelhams John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW Post 10722
held its monthly veterans benefit dinner. Each dinner has
a unique theme; this months was Italian. With homemade
spaghetti, ziti, eggplant, salad and desserts it was a great
time for the members and guests of the post.
All food is served buffet style from 6 p.m. until
approximately 7 p.m. and is all you can eat for only $8
(children under 12 are $5) also at each event there is a
50/50 raffle, a gift basket raffle, and door prizes.
VFW Auxiliary President Madeline Dreusicke stated that
the dinners are not just fundraisers, but a great social event
for the members and the public. The post, located at 6 Main
St. in Pelham, raises money to pay for the utility bills and
upkeep to the building housing the VFW. The building was
formerly the Pelham Town Hall and has now been deeded to
the VFW.
Members of the post have regular fundraisers to support
veterans who have returned from overseas. These veterans
need the support of other veterans that have walked in their shoes
and can truly relate to their experiences of military service in a war
zone.
As a further support of the veterans, the VFW auxiliary filled over
300 Christmas stockings as a part of Operation Care for Troops.
In addition, the post filled additional stocking for the children
of veterans and also provided 10 local veterans with tarps and
wearable headlights. These 10 veterans live in the woods around
Pelham, as they are homeless and are not ready to come inside with
the others. Deborah Luszey, whose son and daughter-in-law both
saw action in the Middle East, and President Dreusicke were both

Joe Norkiewicz is very happy with his meal.

instrumental in organizing the programs.
At each monthly dinner, everyone gets to share a home-cooked
meal and relax with friends old and new. Surrounded by a warm
and safe group in this relaxed way is a great way for these veterans
and supporters of veterans to feel supported. These volunteers
truly provide a great service with devotion to each other and to our
veterans.
Anyone wishing to donate or to get further information on the
post can contact Post Commander Mark McCabe at 320-1120 or
vfwmarkmccabe@yahoo.com. Next months dinner, scheduled for
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School Board Chairman Ken Eyring questioned the number of
by Barbara OBrien
requests for iPads and requested that the school board be provided
Windham (SAU 95) Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy is striving with a district-wide inventory. McCoy explained that some students,
to make the preparation of the proposed 2016-2017 operating budget many of whom have special education plans, use these iPads as their
a joint undertaking between school staff and the five members of
only method of communication. Other iPads are shared by groups of
the school board. Weve been working on this proposal for several children in individual classrooms.
months already, Dr. McCoy noted. We really want this to be a
Center School Principal Kathy Bates commented that the budget
collaborative effort.
preparation process has been an inclusive endeavor. Its been a
As of the beginning of December, the total proposed operating
thoughtful process. Weve been mindful of the bottom line, she said.
budget for next year stood at $49,226,245; an increase of about 2.55 The proposed budget for Windham Center School stands at about
percent from the current years approved budget of $48,002,212.
$10,000 less than was approved for the 2015-2016 school year.
Next years proposed increase, at this juncture, amounts to $1.224
According to Bates, Center School could see an overall decrease of
million more than the approved budget for the current school year,
24 students next year, a development that could result in the loss of
which ends on June 30, 2016. This is an upper limit forecast,
one third-grade teaching position. No additional classroom teachers
Business Administrator Adam Steel told school board members on
are needed, Bates said, but explained that she would like to move
Dec. 1. Its been formulated on a fairly conservative basis. Steel
a third-grade teacher to the fourth grade to reduce class sizes at that
commended McCoy on her extensive involvement in the development level. There have been 13 new third-grade students enrolled at Center
of the proposed budget for next year.
School since the beginning of the school year; students who will move
Plans for next year include relocating the preschool program up to the fourth grade next September.
to Golden Brook. It is currently housed in a section of
Bates is also asking for an increase in the number of instructional
Windham High School. There are currently three sections of
aides at Center School. There are a lot of students with significant
students (ages 3 to 5) for a total of 40 children involved in the challenges, who will be moving up from Golden Brook, she said.
preschool program. Some of these students have special needs, We are legally bound to provide these services, she explained. An
while others are regular education students whose parents
additional half-time custodian is also being requested. There is an
pay tuition to the Windham School District. Future growth is
insufficient number of custodians now, Bates commented.
anticipated in this program, Steel said.
Major projects being proposed for Center School include
Budgeting for Golden Brook School is more of a dilemma this reconfiguring the entryway in a manner similar to Golden Brook
year, however, as there is no way of knowing if the proposed
School, reconfiguring the front parking lot to improve traffic flow, and
addition/renovation project will garner sufficient voter support upgrading the existing heating/air conditioning/ ventilation system.
next March. At this point, however, it is anticipated that
School board member Rob Breton expressed his appreciation to
there could be the reduction of one teacher position, due to
administrators for keeping their eye on the big picture. You really
the current enrollment forecast. In developing a proposed
are sharpening your pencils, Breton said.
budget for next year, Principal Rory OConnor said, We have
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller also offered his
tried to be as stringent as possible; something that has been
appreciation for the high level of effort administrators have put forth
accomplished through hard work. Currently, Golden Brooks in developing the proposed budget. Its obvious youve been looking
overall budget proposal shows a drop of $19,100 from the
for areas to save money, he said. This is a very good start.
current years approved operating budget.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi commented that teachers
A non-union salary pool has been included in the proposed are his top priority, stating that he planned to discuss the possibility of
budget for next year, with no guarantee of a specific raise for
not eliminating, but, rather, moving teachers to other grade levels, at
individual employees. Teacher contract negotiations for union a later point in the process. Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he was
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understand its tough to make cuts, Murray said.
Eyring commented that he has concerns about
asking voters for too much and, as a result,
having everything go down to defeat. Im really
concerned about March, Eyring said, noting
that voters will not just be asked to consider the
operating budget for schools, but a new teacher
contract, a school construction project, a capital
needs improvement project, and, most likely, a
potential track at the high school. Its still a tough
economy for some people, Eyring said.
Comparing the budget that ended this past
June 30 with the current proposal for 2016-2017,
Steel pointed out all the increases over which the
school district has no say in the matter, including
health premiums, teacher salaries, facility
maintenance, state retirement and the need to add
two additional school buses. These expenses add
up very quickly, Steel said.
We know this is a balancing act,
Superintendent McCoy said, commenting on the
importance of how any decisions might impact
students education. Ultimately, its the school
boards decision what goes to the voters, she said.
Further discussions on the proposed budget
for next year will be held at future school board
meetings. The final proposal must be posted
by Jan. 7. A public hearing on the 2016-2017
proposed school district budget is scheduled for
Jan. 15.

Pelham - Windham News | December 11, 2015 - 7

Pelham Community Spirit Holds Final Farmers Market of Season

Kristen Kilfoyle and Daniel Boffo of Sugar River Farm

offer organic farm-raised meat.
The farmers market provides residents with locally grown, locally
raised, and locally made foods and products. With more than 250
faithful patrons on the groups mailing list there is great hope for the
future.
Dan Boffo and Kristen Kilfoyle of Sugar River Farm in Newport,
N.H., were on hand at the final farmers market event. The two
recently left their jobs with the Kilfoyle familys granite counter
business to buy 45 acres of land to raise pigs and chickens. The
organic products that they offer from their farm-raised animals are
cooked sausage, bacon, chorizo and half chickens for broiling.
Others at this weeks farmers market included Shire Soaps of
Pelham, Valicenti Pasta Farm of Hollis, El Camino Foods from Derry,
Chantenay Patisserie and Bakery of Chester, Gunthers Goodies dog
treats and Kaylas baklava.
All the vendors stated that business was good and that they look
forward to next season.

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by Bob Gibbs
Pelham Community Spirit held its last farmers market of the
season at Sherburne Hall. During the summer and fall months the
market was held on the Village Green with great success. For the
winter, the group attempted to run the market in doors, but with a
limited number of vendors able to bring products to market in the
winter, the decision was made to close the market for the season and
start again in the spring.
Started by Pelham State Rep. Charlene Takesian, the Pelham
Community Spirits strives to improve life in Pelham with a mission
to foster community service. By having events such as the farmers
market, concerts on the Village Green, an Independence Day
celebration, and the Southern NH Festival of Trees, the group raises
money to provide a $1,000 scholarship for a Pelham resident who is
attending an accredited college or institution.
With more than 250 faithful patrons on the groups mailing list
there is great hope for the future.

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Advertising for New Superintendent Underway

by Barbara OBrien
When Windham School Board members
chose an interim superintendent last spring, they
promised residents that a full-scale search for a
permanent replacement for Winfried Feneberg
would be initiated when school resumed in the
fall. In the meantime, Dr. Tina McCoy has been
filling in as interim superintendent. The interim
position extends until June 30.
Chairman Ken Eyring commended McCoy for
the outstanding job she is doing thus far. This is
no reflection on Dr. McCoy, Eyring said. We
made a commitment to the community last spring
and we intend to honor that commitment. Dr.
McCoy, as well as other certified staff members,
is welcome to apply for the full-time job of
superintendent.
After agreeing to contract with Municipal
Resources, Inc. to assist with the nationwide
search for a permanent superintendent, the

process has gotten underway in earnest.

Representatives of MRI met with the school
board during its meeting on Dec. 2, establishing
a timeline, as well as primary and secondary
objectives. MRI came in with the lowest bid of
all those received, citing a price tag of $10,000 or
less.
The first step in the process, which has already
gotten underway, is advertising for the position.
MRI is currently advertising in print media and
online, both regionally and nationally. Were
looking for candidates who have experience
with a school district similar to Windham,
school board member Rob Breton said. It is also
important to have someone who is familiar with
New Hampshire, representatives of MRI noted.
MRI explained that the firm will also be reaching
out to known individuals who might be seeking a
new position as superintendent. The total cost of
advertising should not exceed $3,000, according
to MRI representatives.

The sooner we find someone the better, Eyring

said, noting that other school districts across New
Hampshire are also seeking a new superintendent.
A preliminary review of applications received
will be conducted on Jan. 8, although it was
mentioned that the position will remain open to
applicants until the job is filled. If candidates
are interested in the job, they will follow our
timeline, Breton commented. Eyring informed
MRI that the full school board wants to be made
aware of all applicants. Candidates will be
weighted numerically after being reviewed by
MRI staff members.amd recommendations will be
made to the school board for consideration. The
final decision, however, will be in the hands of the
Windham School Board.
On Jan. 10, the school board will discuss the
top candidates for superintendent, hopefully
reaching a consensus. An advisory panel,
comprised of SAU administrators, principals,
teachers and other staff members, parents and

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On Sunday, Jan. 24, a public forum will be held
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will have the opportunity to interact with the
finalists. Profiles of each candidate shall be given
to those who attend the public forum and there
will be an opportunity for residents to rank these
individuals at the conclusion of the forum.
Plans are for school board members to select
a final candidate for superintendent by Jan. 26.
Afterward, during the first week of February, a
background investigation will be conducted,
conditions of employment will be established,
the candidate will participate in site visits to each
of the four Windham public schools, and the
length of a contract will be determined. If a new
superintendent is selected, he or she will begin his
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Gov. Christie Focuses on National Security

Explaining his belief that President Obama is not

listening when the president states that people are afraid
of widows and orphans. Christie talked openly about
the widows and orphans in his community that had lost
a loved one 14 years ago on 9/11. When questioned by
a young attendee about the U.S. taking in refugees from
Syria, the governor said that he cares deeply about what is
going on around the world with people such as the Syrian
refugees. But as governor of New Jersey and as president
of the United States, the first role is to protect American
citizens.
Questioned whether not allowing Syrian refugees to
come to the U.S. may prevent the next Albert Einstein from
entering this country, the governor stated this situation is
different. He went on to say that Jews after World War II
were escaping oppression; none of them were coming here
to harm U.S. citizens. Christie stated he may have been
in favor of allowing refugees to enter, until he heard the
director of the FBI say that we had no way of vetting these
people.

Christie would go on to take questions on Social

Security, health care, and veterans. However, with the
topic of security on everyones mind most of the days
discussion focused on keeping Americans safe.
When the subject turned to the opiate addiction
problem. The governor related the story of a family that
had lost a 23-year-old son to addiction. Christie spoke
of the great need to get more mental health treatments
available to everyone.
This led to the discussion of mass shootings. Stating
that the young man that killed all of the children at Sandy
Hook Elementary didnt buy a gun. His mother did. This
was another example of a mental health problem in this
country.
And combining several issues, he said, For those of you
that applauded when I said I was pro-life, you better be
pro-life for the entire life.
Many in the audience could be seen to regularly nod
in approval, and there were many rounds of applause for
what the presidential candidate had to say.

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Steel Magnolias was originally written by
Robert Harling in memory of his sister Susan
Harling Robinson. The scenes were in the
beauty parlor where the women often gathered
to gossip, talk about a wide range of topics,
and share their daily challenges, stresses,
failures, and successes. While all the women
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There are only a few
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No Shave November at Scissors Palace in
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a town hall
meeting at Jonathons Place inside Park Place Lanes in
Windham in front of a very packed crowd. The people in
attendance were from all age groups and came to listen to
a candidate with strong opinions of the things happening
in this country and the world today.
Introduced to the standing-room-only crowd by former
NH Senator Bob Letourneau, who stated, He (Christie) is
the right man for the job.
In his opening, Christie spoke of why he does town hall
meetings. He stated that as governor of New Jersey he
has already done 134 town halls meetings. He explained,
when in the office you become very isolated. You
wind up seeing people that support (you), talking to the
press and not really hearing what people are feeling,
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ownership of the property. Nothing has been
decided for sure, but I can assure you that we
are very much invested in the shopping center,
and we would never force them out or have them
leave without a better alternative.
For a town full of cigarette stores, gas stations,
and Dunkin Donuts or businesses designed
for on-the-go travel through Pelham, Chunkys
Cinema Pub provides one of the only attractions
to Pelham.
We are not looking to have vacant space or
an empty shopping center, Fine said, We are
marketing a re-development plan for the shopping
center. We are speaking with other tenants who
are interested in occupying that building, in place
of that existing building.
Sarah St. John, owner of Pinball Wizard which
occupies the same building as Chunkys, has
recently renewed her lease. She has no designs
to leave her current space, has a good working
relationship with JP Fine as landlord, and has not
heard anything about switching locations as the
building gets remodeled.
JP Fine is still in negotiations with Chunkys.
A rising number of Pelham residents, as they
learn through social media that it may end up
leaving town, are offering strong community
support in hopes that the two parties can come
to an agreement so that Chunkys can continue
providing entertainment here in Pelham.

Pelham - Windham News | December 11, 2015 - 9

Windham Outpaces State with Strong

Smarter Balanced Assessment Results
by Barbara OBrien
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, New
Hampshire began administering Smarter Balanced
Assessments. These new assessments help determine
how well students are mastering the Common Core State
Standards. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for
college and ready them for careers in the 21st Century.
Compared to the state, Windham students really did
well, said Windhams Mathematics Director Heather
Croteau. We are happy with the results, but we are always
looking for improvement. The level of achievement is very
positive. We have an awful lot to be proud of.
All of Windhams Smarter Balanced competency scores
were higher than state averages.
Smarter Balanced Assessments were administered to
students in third through eighth grade, as well as those
in the eleventh grade, from last March through May.
The initial testing was to provide a baseline with which
future assessments can be compared; allowing growth
measurement from one grade to the next. The areas being
tested were English and language arts, as well as math.
During the Dec. 2 Windham School Board meeting,
Croteau and English/Language Arts Director Coby Troidl
presented a synopsis of the results from the assessments
given last spring. The results were not made available to
local school districts, however, until early November; a
delay that did not please administrators or school board
members.
Unlike the prior New England Cooperative Assessment
Program, Smarter Balanced does not utilize the word
proficient in labeling the level of student achievement.
Instead, levels 1 (lowest) through 4 (highest) are used to
designate a students achievement. Students at or above
level 3 have met or exceeded the achievement standard set
by the state for that grade level and subject area.
In Windham, in regard to English/language arts, the
following Windham students tested at a level 3 or higher:
69 percent of third graders; 77 percent of fourth graders;
70 percent of fifth graders; 73 percent of sixth graders; 81
percent of seventh graders; 73 percent of eighth graders; and
74 percent of eleventh graders.
As for math, Windham students who achieved level 3
or above were as follows: 66 percent of fourth graders;
60 percent of fifth graders; 59 percent of sixth graders; 70
percent of seventh graders; 66 percent of eighth graders; and
55 percent of 11th graders.
Its one snapshot in time, Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment Director Kori Becht added. We are always
striving to improve.
In the past, New Hampshire students in grades two
through eight and 11 participated in NECAP. Smarter
Balanced Assessments are not being compared to prior
NECAP results. NECAP is still being used for science
assessment, however. Unlike NECAP, which utilized a
paper and pencil test, with a fixed form and the same set of
multiple-choice questions for all students, Smarter Balanced
uses a customized computer-based online test with various
question formats. A student is not only asked to select an
answer, but to also explain how she or he arrived at the
answer.
Smarter Balanced Assessment is just one point of data;
one way to assess, Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy

Smarter Balanced
Assessment Test Results
Offer Valuable Feedback

stated.
We teach the whole child in Windham, not just the
testing components, Troidl assured school board members.
According to Troidl, no Windham students opted out of
taking the tests, not the case in other communities.
As for comparing Windham to the rest of New
Hampshire, students in Windham scored higher on the
English/language arts portion of the assessment across
the board in all grades. Students in third grade scored 14
percent higher than the average New Hampshire student, 21
percent higher in the fourth grade, 7 percent higher in the
fifth grade, 16 percent higher in the sixth grade, 19 percent
higher in the seventh grade, 15 percent higher in the eighth
grade and 15 percent higher in the 11th grade. This is an
awfully solid accomplishment, Troidl commented.
Comparing Windham to the rest of New Hampshire in
regard to math also indicates that Windham students scored
higher than their statewide counterparts. Students in third
grade scored 15 percent higher, fourth graders 17 percent
higher, fifth graders 16 percent higher, sixth graders 14
percent higher, seventh graders 19 percent higher, eighth
graders 22 percent higher, and 11th graders 19 percent
higher than the New Hampshire average.
When likened to eight other school districts thought to be
comparable to Windham, in both English/language arts and
math, only three of those communities achieved a higher
percentage of level 3 or above scores. Those school districts
are Hanover/Dresden, Bedford and Oyster River.
Following the presentation, school board members
contributed their own comments. Vice-Chairman Tom
Murray said he was concerned over not receiving the data
from the New Hampshire Department of Education in a
more timely manner. The DOE should do a more efficient
job, Murray said.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller agreed.
To spend two months in the spring taking tests and not get
the results until November is a joke, he said. This is not
acceptable. The testing process, which he described as a
flawed tool, needs to be made more useful; more relevant,
Popovici-Muller said. Referring to the use of standardized
testing, Popovici-Muller said, At the end of the day, we
have to teach kids to deal with whatever life throws at
them!
We need to express our frustrations, Chairman Ken
Eyring stated. We need further analysis from the state. We
really should have had this data back much sooner, in order
to benefit students.
School board member Rob Breton said he understands
that its not easy taking on something this new and
extensive; something essentially half of the schools in the
country are doing. However, overall, the data we acquire
will help the school district in the long run, Breton said.
Dr. McCoy said she agrees that the process this year
was somewhat cumbersome, but pointed out that the
value comes over time. We will use the data to improve
programs and instruction; to allow for more critical thinking,
more problem-solving, McCoy said. Its not our intent to
be teaching to the test, she said. And, were not.
The Smarter Balance Assessments program is not
considered to be a diagnostic test, but rather one that
identifies trends within a school district.

Primary Schools Surpass State Average,

Secondary School Assessment Identies
Areas in Need of Improvement
submitted by Pelham School District
The Smarter Balanced Assessment
Tests results for Pelham schools offer
both encouraging news and areas
for improvement in English and
mathematics. Students in grades 3-8
and 11 all participated in statewide
assessment tests in the spring of
2015. The annual test is designed to
measure a students critical thinking
and problem solving skills in two
major areas of study.
Results from the K-8 program level
show Pelham schools are above the
statewide average in both English
and math. Results from the 11th
grade testing results were below
the states average in both subjects.
These results provide a meaningful
assessment of student achievement
that parents and teachers can use to
address challenges and better prepare
students for life post-graduation.
Although our districts grade
3-8 scores are impressive and our
graduation and college acceptance
rates are high, these scores will
help us find weaknesses and
improve areas of need as well, said
Amanda Lecaroz, Pelham School
Superintendent. Teachers at each
grade level will take the detailed
results and formulate a specific
response to areas of need. This will
make us a better school district.
The Smarter Balanced Assessment
is just one measure of a students
knowledge. Pelham School District
has three major assessment reviews of
students in place, all designed to give
administrators a complete picture of

Rep. Estevez Attends

National Conference
submitted by
State Rep. Eric Estevez
Representative Eric Estevez
attended the National Hispanic
Caucus of State Legislators
National Annual Summit
in Atlanta, Ga. He was
accompanied by his friend,
author and former President
George W. Bush cabinet
member Leslie Sanchez.
The National Hispanic
Caucus of State Legislators is a
powerful organization serving
and representing the interests of
hispanic state legislators from
all states, commonwealths and
territories of the United States
and the Western Hemisphere.

Windham Middle School Art Students

off to State Competition
submitted by Windham PTA
The Windham PTA hosted a Reflections Reception on Wednesday
night, Nov. 19 in the Windham High School cafeteria. The reception
honored all participants (grades K-12) in the Reflections art program
and student artwork was on display. Students advancing to represent
Windham at the state level of competition were announced.
The National PTA Reflections Program is an art recognition and
achievement program for students of all ages. The program was
established in 1969 and since that time, more than 10 million
students have participated. The Windham PTA initiated the local
program last year. It provides students the opportunity to express
themselves creatively through original works of art based on a preselected theme. This years theme was Let Your Imagination Fly.
Students are able to submit entries in six different categories: Visual
Arts, Literature, Photography, Film Production, Music Composition
and Dance Choreography.
The students that will be representing Windham Middle School at
the state level of competition are:

Amanda Pirani, eighth grade - first place, Visual Arts

Neha Kuchipudi, eighth grade - second place, Visual Arts

Lilli Qvarford, seventh grade, third place, Visual Arts

Audra Daniels, seventh grade - first place, Film Production

These students will have their artwork on display at the NH State

Donation to the Pelham

Good Neighbor Fund
Pictured from the left:
Jon Shocket, Rubicon Real
Estate, donated $1,000 in
food gift cards to Karen
Fournier, vice president, and
Frank Sullivan, president of
the Pelham Good Neighbor
Fund. If you would like to
make a donation online,
visit our website at www.
pelhamgoodneighborfund,org
or you can make your check
payable to the Pelham Good
Neighbor Fund, P.O. Box
953, Pelham, NH 03076.
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student performance in class. Our

district takes a long view of public
education, explained Lecaroz. We
are not reactionary to one test, but
we can use these results to adjust our
learning environment and to offer
extra aid to students who need help.
The districts review also includes
each schools curriculum, an
examination of specific classroom
resources, and a discussion about
whether professional learning for the
teaching staff should be emphasized.
Superintendent Lecaroz says every
option for improvements and
adjustments are on the table, but
these can often be accomplished
without a need for additional funding
for new resources.
Student assessment is an ongoing
process, and it is important to
establish a baseline of results and
compare progress over time. To that
end, this year students in grades 9
and 10 have begun taking the PSAT
to ensure a more consistent review
process from elementary through high
school. As always, combining these
scores with classroom performance is
the best way to create a full measure
of each students progress.
Teachers are the experts about
what is happening in their classrooms
and are an invaluable resource for
parents, said Lecaroz. I encourage
parents to reach out to their childs
teachers for more information on how
they perform in class, and with any
questions about their childs score
report or academic trajectory.

PTA Reflections Exhibit on March 9 at Gilbert H.

Hood Middle School in Derry. Winners advancing
to the national competition will be awarded at the
exhibit.

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Seasons Greetings
Pelhams Festival of Trees

A Transformation into Sherburne Forest

Seasons Greetings
by Rhiannon Snide
Pelham Community Spirit wasted
no time in getting ready for the
upcoming holiday as its Christmas
celebrations began on the Friday
before Thanksgiving. Clayton Morin,
a Pelham Parks and Recreation
employee and an intern for the town
offices finance team, worked tirelessly
earlier in the week to clear out
Sherburne Hall in preparation for the
seventh annual Festival of Trees. The
festival welcomed a combined total of

45 trees and wreaths this year, transforming

Sherburne Hall into a lustrous forest.
While visits from Santa have become a
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celebration were visits from the conductor of
The Polar Express, as well as a working miniature
train. According to Brenda Eaves, the president
of Pelham Community Spirit, the train brought
a lot of attraction to the festival. The train is
completely new; its actually drawn a ton of
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Inspired by the new attraction was a Polar
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Pelham Community Spirit. Each entry received
five raffle tickets, which they could then place into
the box corresponding with particular trees for
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Thumbs down. Let me get this straight ...

The BOS wants to name surrounding camps
around Gumpas Pond Trout Lane and Small
Mouth Path? You do know there is no small
mouth or trout in Gumpas Pond right? But there
are plenty of large mouth and pickerel. Loon
Island is the potential name for Little Island Ponds
small island? Havent seen any loons recently.
Maybe Great Blue Herring would be ideal since
we have actually seen them in Pelham. Just
a townies opinion. Hope my fellow Pelham
residents agree.
Thumbs up to everyone having a happy and
safe Thanksgiving. Remember that the Pilgrims
made seven times more graves than huts. No
Americans have been more impoverished than
these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of
thanksgiving. (Westermayer) Thumbs down to

me not being with my love Thursday, but youll be

in my heart as always. Love you 2.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Concerned
with the behavioral specialist with her two kids
who are behaviorally out of control causing
severe interruptions and ruining events due
to horrendous behavior. When your kids bad
behavior impedes public activities you may
want to reconsider your day job. Three years no
progress with my autistic son, now I know why.
Thumbs up and congratulations to Mrs. Karen
Tenhagen, Mr. Clayton Caddy and their Windham
Middle School LEGO robotics teams 3308 Pexo
and 3309 Styropocolypse for their dedication
and hard work at the First LEGO League qualifier
on Nov. 21. Great job making it to the state
competition on Dec. 6. Best of luck coaches and
students!
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What happened to the officer
at the end of Sherburne Road?
The traffic is awful. I am so
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in our schools. They work hard every day to feed
healthy meals the children of Pelham and often go
unrecognized. Bravo ladies!
Thumbs down to the driver of the little metallic
blue Honda 2-door with a NH plate. Dec. 5 at
8:25 a.m., I was driving my kids to their games
and you passed me on Easy Street in Windham.
I looked at my speedometer and I was doing 30
mph downhill. Was it really necessary to pass
me? On Easy St? Really? Please feel free to blast
down your own street as fast as you can go where
your kids are playing. Disgusting behavior.
Thumbs down to the gardener of the
Gardening Club in Pelham for putting the lights up
on the gazebo.

by Barbara OBrien
After listening to a presentation by engineer
Steven Keach of Keach-Nordstrom in Bedford,
Windham Selectmen decided, by a split vote,
not to try selling three merged lots off Blueberry
Road. The lots were, reportedly, merged in
1971. Windham acquired the property through
a tax collectors deed.
According to Keach, the 2.88-acre parcel
would only be suitable as a single-family house
lot. The extent and location of wetlands
which exist on the parcel, when combined with
applicable state and local land use ordinances,
regulations and code combine to limit the
future use of the existing parcel, he explained.
Building a single-family house on the property
would be the highest and best use of the
property, Keach said, but would require a
number of variances and permits before any
construction could get underway, due to the
extensive wetlands.
Local resident Angelo Fisicati expressed
concern at the idea of the land adjacent to him
being developed. The water table is down in
that area, now, Fisicati said, but its a sluice
way through that property to mine when the
water table rises.
When it rains hard, that area floods,

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submitted by State Rep. Eric Estevez

Representative Eric Estevez co-sponsored a
bill sponsored by Senator Lou DAllesandro in
an effort to save the historic Rockingham Park
in Salem.
The bill, SB 2016-2733, would establish a
world class destination resort casino, and horse
racing at Rockingham.
The historic Rockingham Park opened
in 1906. Thousands of people including
celebrities would arrive at the Rock to watch
the best professional jockeys and champion
race horses compete. The influence and
prestige of Rockingham played a major role
in the region up until the early 1990s. Once
considered one of the best horse racing tracks
in the nation, it served as a major source of
jobs and revenue for decades.
The effort to bring casino gaming to the state
has been a major issue for nearly two decades.
In 2013, a gaming bill narrowly failed passage
after losing by one vote in the House of
Representatives.
This bill is not solely about gaming, it

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, November 23: 1:03 p.m. Medical
emergency, Maple Drive. 5:23 p.m. Medical
emergency, Jeremy Hill Road. 7:05 p.m. CO
alarm activation, Jonathan Road. 10:28 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Mammoth Road/Talent
Road. November 24: 9:34 a.m. Medical
emergency, Mt. Vernon Drive. 12:04 p.m. Medical
emergency, Arlene Drive. 2:41 p.m. Medical
emergency, Main Street.
Wednesday, November 25: 9:16 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Old Gage Hill Road. 5:20 p.m.
Responded to reported structure fire, Melody Lane.
5:26 p.m. Medical aid, Bridge Street, mutual
aid from Salem received. 6:40 p.m. Medical
emergency, Garland Drive.
Thursday, November 26: 3:36 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Highland Avenue. 10:26 a.m.
Medical aid, Village Green. 12:17 p.m. Fire
alarm activation, Marsh Road. 2:51 p.m. Fire
alarm activation, Marsh Road. 5:15 p.m. Medical
assistance, Pulpit Rock Road. 8:22 p.m. Medical
aid, Marsh Road.
Friday, November 27: 10:05 a.m. Investigate
report of fire, Patriot Drive. 10:32 a.m. Medical
emergency, Windham Road. 1:20 p.m. Brush
fire, Bridge Street. 2:17 p.m. Medical emergency,
Main Street. 8:45 p.m. Ambulance dispatched for
mutual aid to Windham, cancelled en route. 9:10
p.m. Medical emergency, Mammoth Road.
Saturday, November 28: 9:05 a.m. Brush fire,
Bridge Street. 10:23 a.m. Medical assistance,
Sawmill Road. 12:42 p.m. Medical emergency,
Mammoth Road. 1:09 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Village Green. 5:07 p.m.

Investigate permitted burn, Vassar Drive.

Sunday, November 29: 8:45 a.m. Medical
emergency, Terrace Circle. 10:38 a.m. Medical
emergency, Nashua Road. 1:31 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Main Street/Bridge Street. 4:05
p.m. Medical emergency, Main Street.
Monday, November 30: 3:29 a.m. Fire alarm
activation, Terrace Circle.
Wednesday, December 2: 7:39 a.m. Medical
emergency, Brown Avenue. 10:05 a.m. Medical
aid, Old County Road. 11:28 a.m. Medical
emergency, Old County Road. 2:35 p.m. Medical
emergency, Mammoth Road.
Thursday, December 3: 2:54 a.m. Medical
emergency, Lyons Way. 9:17 a.m. Medical
emergency, Moonshadow Drive. 2:33 p.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Mammoth Road. 6:45 p.m. Fire
alarm activation, Stagecoach Circle.
Friday, December 4: 8:21 a.m. Medical
emergency, Kirlin Place. 1:00 p.m. Medical
emergency, Tina Avenue. 4:09 p.m. Fire alarm
activation, Priscilla Way.
Saturday, December 5: 2:39 a.m. Ambulance
dispatched for mutual aid to Londonderry. 2:16
p.m. Fire alarm activation, Bridge Street. 3:23
p.m. Fire alarm activation, Dutton Road. 7:53
p.m. Medical emergency, Slavin Drive. 8:20 p.m.
Responded to outside fire, Christopher Lane.
Sunday, December 6: 10:13 a.m. Medical
emergency, Empire Road. 1:39 p.m. Medical
emergency, Willow Street. 3:36 p.m. Medical
emergency, Simpson Mill Road. 6:13 p.m.
Medical emergency, Independence Drive.

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Selectmen Vote Not to Sell

Town Land off Blueberry Road

by Barbara OBrien
Residents are being asked to be vigilant and
A group of residents living along Mallard Road
to report any suspicious activity to the police
in Windham has been experiencing a variety of
immediately.
problems this year and, although, they have been
In other business, selectmen noted a significant
dealing with much of the aftermath themselves,
increase in the number of pop-up advertising
they have now turned to
signs in the state rightlocal authorities for advice
of-way along Route
According to Town Administrator
and assistance.
111 and Wall Street.
David Sullivan, everything appears
For the past several
Selectmen said they
to be in order in regard to the
months, residents have
were not referring to the
construction of the road.
been cleaning off graffiti
proliferation of political
and picking up litter
signs, but, rather, signage
themselves. One resident
advertising businesses and
even reported that his house had been egged after
events. Community Development Director Laura
he reported an incident to police.
Scott said the towns code enforcement officer is
Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson addressed
following up on the issue.
the situation during the selectmens meeting
Also, selectmen decided unanimously (5 to 0)
on Nov. 30. McPherson is the chairman of the
not to purchase land off Roulston Road, near the
Windham Highway Safety Committee. There are
Windham Rail Trail, for a potential parking lot. The
several main issues occurring along this stretch of
land, which is zoned commercial, is said to be
Mallard Road, McPherson explained, including
valued at $405,000 and will now be placed on the
speeding, illegal parking, littering and vandalism/
open market. Selectmen said they felt the money
graffiti. Mallard Road is located in the area near
could be better spent on improving other aspects of
Spruce Pond. There are also adjacent recreational
the Rail Trail.
trails in the area that actually end in peoples
Also, during the final November meeting,
yards, McPherson said.
selectmen unanimously (5 to 0) accepted
Although residents of Mallard Road requested
Porcupine Road as a town-owned roadway.
the posting of No Parking signs at certain
According to Town Administrator David Sullivan,
places along the roadway, earlier this year, it was
everything appears to be in order in regard
determined that there was only one location where
to the construction of the road. Voting in favor
a sign was needed; that being in front of a water
of accepting Porcupine Road were Chairman
cistern for fire department use. Police have been
Al Letizio, Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and
doing quiet enforcement, thus far, McPherson
selectmen Roger Hohenberger, Ross McLeod and
said, referring to the ongoing issue, and also plan
Bruce Breton.
to use a traffic counter on the road next spring.

submitted by the Pelham Police Department

As a reminder, the winter parking ban in Pelham is in effect. No person shall park a vehicle or permit
such vehicle to be parked on any public street or highway between the hours of 12 midnight and 7 a.m.
during the period of Dec. 1 to April 1, annually. Any vehicle found parked in violation of this ban shall be
towed at the owners expense.

There was a nice picture of him

up on the roof and he wasnt
using a safety harness. Thank
you.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down.
The passing of Koda B. will
surely leave a void in our
neighborhood. Most regal and
proud he was, touching many
hearts. He left his paw prints in
the sand forever. Im sure he is
in the back seat of heaven riding
proud as always in a Chevy
convertible. He will be missed
and remembered.
Thumbs down to chicken fingers being served
in various fashions in the Windham Center School
six times a month.

Selectman Roger Hohenberger added.

We need to protect the neighborhood.
Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., also said he opposed
any development on this property.
Keach said the construction of a house on
the lot wouldnt make the drainage any worse.
Only selectmens Vice-Chairman Joel
Desilets disagreed with not putting the land up
for sale. Desilets said he thought developing
the lot might actually improve the water
problem.
On a vote of 4 to 1, selectmen agreed
not to sell the Blueberry Road property for
development. Voting in favor of not selling the
town-owned land were Letizio, Bruce Breton,
Hohenberger and Ross McLeod. The only vote
in opposition was from Desilets.
On a second motion, selectmen took the
initial steps to place a warrant article on the
ballot next March, asking voters to transfer this
property to the stewardship of the Windham
Conservation Commission. The motion was
approved by a vote of 4 to 1.
Again, only Desilets voted in opposition,
stating that he doesnt think making the
property conservation land would qualify as
the highest and best use.

Rep. Estevez Files Bill

to Save Rockingham Park
is about jobs, non-tax-revenue, keeping
revenue in New Hampshire, and economic
development. We have a moral responsibility
to preserve historic landmarks, and ensure
that the people of our state have economic
opportunities, said Estevez.
For Rep. Estevez, saving Rockingham is
personal because his parents competed as
professional jockeys at the track many years
ago in its golden era, and many of his friends
are employed there.
According to Rockingham Park Management,
the future of Rockingham depends on the
passage of this bill. The Las Vegas based
Millennium Gamings contract is set to expire
Jan. 2, 2016, and the company decided not
to renew their role as Rockinghams financial
partner due to the states consistent inability to
pass a gaming bill.
Eric P. Estevez (R) is a member of the
New Hampshire House of Representatives.
He serves on the Judiciary Committee and
represents the towns of Pelham and Hudson.

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12 Bear Hill Rd
33 Brandy Ln
DHB Homes LLC
24 Diamond Hill Dr
Cheryl J. Luciano
92 Drummer Rd
7 Loretta Ave
Deutsche Bk Natl T Co Tr
1260-1264 Mammoth Rd
4 Powderhorn Dr
Skyview Estates LLC
26 Scenic View Dr
26 Scenic View Dr
David and Irene Parola
16 Shannon Cir
11 Spring St
11 Spring St
25 Webster Ave
Maurice Tourville
10 West St
Mounir A. and Zakieh Ramy
19 Bella Vista Rd
4 Braemar Rd Unit 4
Walte M&L M Bain LT
18 Braemar Rd Unit 18
36 Brookview Rd Unit 36
David P. and Carol A. Fioretti
5 Clarke Farm Rd
8 Doiron Rd
Bel Air Homes Inc
26 Glance Rd
11 Harris Rd
6 Mammoth Rd
24 Morrison Rd
24 Nathan Rd
H&B Homes Corp
53 Northland Rd
Nov 1 - Nov 15, 2015 recorded transfers

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Sale Price
Delfino A. Torres
0
Jason M. Mendonca
465000
Michael J. Price
392200
William and Dawn Giarrusso
0
N&C RET and Colleen
146000
John C. and Heidi A. Frasca
0
Scott B. and Kara E. Reeves
519000
Thien P. Dang, Nhung Nguyen
0
Thien P. Dang, Nhung Nguyen 470000
William F. and Michelle D. Williams
0
Susan A. Caffrey
0
Susan A. Caffrey
0
Westchester Corner LLC
129000
Nasr D. Ramy
150000
Chrissis INT and Rose E. Chrissis
0
Victoria H. Venuti
170000
John A Haga RET and John A. Haga 0
Paula J. Giarrusso
278000
Todd E. Fercho
0
Gonzalez-Ospina, Peralta
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Richard & Nancy L. Martino
0
Jennifer and Brian Noury
0
Sharon J. Leombruno
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Anthony I. and Stacey L. Bruzzese
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David & Michelle A. Cotoni
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On Nov. 17, at approximately 8:25 p.m., the Pelham Police
Department and the Pelham Fire Department responded to a
one-car motor vehicle crash in front of the fire department on
Marsh Road.
Once officers arrived on scene they spoke to the driver
identified as Nathan Archambault, 39, of Dracut, Mass.
Archambault had been traveling northbound on Marsh Road
when he drove up on the sidewalk and off the shoulder. He
struck a stump causing his 2004 blue Dodge pickup truck to flip
over twice. There was one passenger in the truck at the time of
the crash. She was identified as a 39 year old from Worcester,
Mass. She was transported to Lowell General Hospital with
serious non-life threatening injuries.
Archambault was placed under arrest on scene and
transported to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center with
serious but non-life threatening injuries. He was charged with
Operating with a Revoked License (felony), Disobeying an
Officer (felony), Possession of Heroin (felony) and Transportation
of Drugs (misdemeanor). Due to the severity of his injuries
he was later transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Archambault is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 4 at the Salem
District Court.
The Hudson Police Department Traffic Accident
Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and reconstructed
the crash. Marsh Road was closed for approximately three hours
between the Village Green and Burns Road. The crash remains
under investigation.

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Santa and a Giant Slide: What More could You Ask for?
by Len Lathrop
The Pelham Fire Relief Association once again
hosted one of the most fun events of this holiday
season. The Pelham Fire Stations engine bays
were transformed for the evening. Two different
groups provided the music, and smaller children
could just have fun inside the station.
First presenters were from the New England
Pentecostal Church, who had both an adult
womens choir under the direction of Pastor Ruth
Choate and a youth group known as the Levite
Choir. They opened the evening with Joyous
Song and immediately raised the excitement in
the fire station.
The Muldoon Park Band and St. Patricks Choir
brought a combination of voices and instruments
to the apparatus bay. Their rich sound filled the
station and could be heard outside the station.
The slide that was mentioned in the title came
alive as the Muldoon Park Band and St. Patricks
Choir performed under the direction of Steve
Caruso, music/choir director at St. Patrick Church
in Pelham and the band leader for Muldoon Park
Band.
Everyone was invited to slide from the
equipment storage mezzanine to land on foam
cushions on the apparatus floor. The line was long
and continued until Santa arrived.

Choir members from both St. Patrick Church and New England Pentecostal Church
join together for the welcoming of Santa to the fire house.
Firefighter James Midgley gives final instructions to Patrick
Weaver Jr and his brother Austin.

Adam Paquette shows his 2-year-old daughter, Autumn, how

much fun the slide can be.

Young Levites Choir, from the left: Lead

singer/Crusade Choir Director Laurie
Coit, Marsha Choate, Cheryl Bahou,
Kimberly Glenn, Alicia Whitlow,
Claudene McKoy, Tina Carrington, Ester
Yee, and Dendrea Smith. Musicians:
Daniel J. Peters, Jr. (keyboard), and Tyler
J. Gauthier (drums).

6-year-old Christopher Ogden

can decide on more time with
Santa or another time down
the magic slide.
Muldoon Park Band
from the left: Dan
Martin, guitar; Kevin
Kelleher, bass guitar;
Ryan Bartlett, drums;
Steve Caruso, piano;
Miro Pacheco, sax.
Second row, St. Patricks
Choir singers from the
left: Cindy Holden,
Colleen Kelly, and
Dan Fournier. First
row, singers from the
left: Joyce St. Onge,
Sue Martin, Carajean
Donaghey, Sharyn Roche,
Linda Smolko, and
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Pelham~WindhamSports
Pelham Impresses
in Fall Ball Action

Pelham Girls On The Run

practice on the court together. It would take a

few weeks for Pelham to really find their rhythm
together, losing their next two before going on a
three-game win streak.
Scout Roland Theberge, usually a rabid Central
Catholic fan, shared his enthusiasm at being able
to watch Pelham learn to gel together and show
off during their win streak. This has been a real
feat for them,he said, Pelham is in a good place
right now, and they are going to be a really good
ball club this season. They dont have the best
record in the league, but that hardly matters. They
have a good foundation and a bright future. They
are fun to watch.
Senior Keith Brown has been noted to be
Pelhams ace in the hole. His versatility and
physicality have been considered his greatest
assets. He can knock down three-point shots
off of the catch or dribble and has little trouble
finishing around the rim once he gets a head of
steam going to the basket. He is a successful postup shooter when he has a smaller defender on
him and can even be a playmaker when the need
arises. Already one of the most flexible players
in the tournament, Brown also has shown vast
improvements on the defensive end. There can
still be some work done, but his increased speed
has allowed him to defend against nearly any
guard. Scouts also shared their interest in junior
guard, Kyle Frank. When these two play at the
same time it has the potential to be a killer back
court.
The regular season is almost upon us and this
Fall Ball tournament has improved the team
chemistry by leaps and bounds. The wins have
provided confidence, the losses have given a
direction on how to improve, and these young
men are ready to shine and take 2016 by storm.

Considering Full-Service Kitchen

at Golden Brook
by Barbara OBrien
to present a full-sized kitchen as an add-on to the
Although the majority of Windham School
main construction project. Voting against building
Board members have thrown their full support
the full-service kitchen were Tom Murray, Ken
behind what is now known as Option C Prime,
Eyring and Daniel Popovici-Muller. School board
a proposal to renovate and enlarge Golden Brook
members Rob Breton and Dennis Senibaldi voted
School, as well as Windham Middle School, there
in favor of the add-on.
are still some aspects of the project that are being
Senibaldi said he couldnt support the
considered as add-ons.
construction project at Golden Brook without the
During the Dec. 2 school board meeting;
proper resources being included. Senibaldi said
the boards second meeting in two days, Food
he was in full support of the new kitchen. Its a
Services Director Rhonda Peckham spoke about
win-win for the kids in the district, he said.
her perspective on the need for a full-size kitchen
Building and grounds committee member Rob
at Golden Brook School. Currently, meals are
St. Laurent seemed frustrated with the school
prepared at Windham High School and then
boards inability to reach a decision on certain
trucked to the other three schools in the district to
aspects of the proposal. We need to collectively
be served to students.
decide what were going to do and stick with it,
A full-size kitchen at Golden Brook is the
St. Laurent said, adding that the full-size kitchen
most ideal situation, Peckham told school
would be a valuable asset to the building.
board members, explaining that, currently,
Resident Rich Amari, who served on the
members of the food service staff are required
facilities committee last year, gave some advice to
to move 10 pieces of equipment daily in order
the school board. Its compromise thats going to
to create a service line for students, then return
get this project passed, he said. There needs to
the equipment for storage when lunch periods
be 5 to 0 support from the school board. You
are done. Not only would a full-service kitchen
owe it to the kids, he emphasized.
eliminate this task, but cooking could also be
School board members decided to have the
done for Center School students; eliminating a
building and grounds committee take a closer
10-minute transport time from the high school to
look at the pros and cons of adding a full-size
Center School.
kitchen to the Golden Brook proposal.
The downside, Peckham said, is that
constructing a full-size kitchen at Golden
Brook would require a large investment in new
equipment. That equipment would not be a
burden on taxpayers, however, as the program is
self-funding, and the money for new equipment
would be taken from the profits generated through
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A full kitchen would be the
next logical step, Peckham said.
It would be a good investment.
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by Craig Smith
It isnt always easy for an athlete to hone their
craft in the offseason. There usually isnt a great
way to get repetitions in against high-quality
opponents because there is no competitive setting
to inspire the athlete to put out their best effort.
For basketball there are always drills athletes can
do on their own. They can shoot around at the
gym, they can dribble with their offhand down
the street, or they can even get a few teammates
and try some scrimmaging. There are options, no
doubt, but scrimmages and shoot-arounds just
dont bring out the best in an athlete the same
way competitive games do. These games are what
really show off players potential and push them to
the next level.
Thats where Fall Ball comes in. North Andover
has hosted the Fall Ball competition since 2005
as a way to provide high school athletes with a
competitive atmosphere to help them build up
their camaraderie with teammates and individual
skills. Ninety-eight percent of Fall Ball participant
teams have made the postseason once the regular
season began, and scouts from colleges all over
the country come to observe such prolific talent
taking place during the tournament. Merely to
be invited to the tournament is a sentiment that
the Pelham Pythons are a very talented team.
Yet, they would play the highest quality teams in
the tournament as they honed their skills for the
regular season. It wouldnt be easy to impress or
even win games.
Pelham started off slow in week one, losing to
New Mission, 38-59. Theyd get revenge the next
week beating Wachusset, 98-71. Defensively
there were some hiccups, but thats what the
tournament is there for: to iron out the wrinkles
and synchronize the players as they have more

The finish line is just the beginning for these dedicated Pelham Girls on the Run.
submitted by
Anne Pacheco
On Sunday, Nov. 15,
sixth and seventh grade
girls from Pelham, along
with their coaches,
participated in the
culminating 5K road
race sponsored by Girls
On The Run. This was
a first time for Pelham
and, the experience
was unforgettable.
Girls On The Run is a
nonprofit organization
that inspires girls to
be joyful, healthy and
confident using a fun
experience-based
curriculum which
creatively integrates
running.
From one girl in a
letter to her coaches,
The dedication and
directions has put fire
into our souls. We are
inspired to do and reach
our goals.
The lessons learned will be
remembered long after the race.
The lessons taught have only
just begun for us. We have
learned about commitment,
perseverance and reaching out
to have a positive impact on
others. Thank you!
Pelham coaches, Joy Flanders
and Christine Duffy, will
continue to bring this program
in the fall of 2016. If interested
in coaching or participating,
visit girlsontherun.org. or
checkout the Pelham Parks and
Recreation website for future
programming.

Bottom row: Catie Johnson and Rowen Gillipsie. Back row: Christine Duffy,
Candace Pacheco, Nikki Kruzel, Lily Flanders, Rachel Chubb, and Joy Flanders.

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Pelham~WindhamSports

Pelham Topples
Prospect Mountain
as Season
Starts Anew

Pythons Begin Division III Title Defense

Pelham~WindhamSports

by Mike Bourk
The 2014-2015 Pelham
basketball season was a magical
run filled with many memorable
moments culminating with a nailbiting 40-39 victory over Campbell
in the Division III semi-finals and
a 51-42 win over Conant in the
finals.
That season is in the record
books, and Coach Matt Regan is
looking to replace four starters.
Some of the inside players Coach
Regan will be relying on for
rebounding this season are Cam
Deloreto and Joe Pantaleo. Ryan
Nystrom will fill a void for outside
shooting. Kyle Frank should be a
strong guard defensively. Coach
Regan describes Robert Ryan as a
smart player who will play a key
role in running various sets. Regan
also expects Trevor Gagnon and
2015-2016 Pelham High Varsity Basketball Team
Johnny Granfield to be important
parts of this years team.
Just because this years team is bigger size wise than last year dont
The one returning starter from last seasons championship season is
expect any change in the style of play. Playing an up tempo game
senior Keith Brown. Its nearly impossible to summarize in a sentence
is the staple of Pelham basketball from grade school through high
or two just what Keith did last season both offensively and defensively.
school, Regan explained. That wont ever change. Because were a
Theres a good reason this kid was the NH High School Player of the
bigger team this year we may not be quite as quick as last season, but
Year last season. Keith played a swing position last season and will
well still push the ball up court and press. We brought that system
likely play a similar role this year. Coach Regan talked about Brown,
in 10-12 years ago when Todd (PHS Athletic Director Todd Kress) was
Keith is the kind of player that makes all the guys around him better
coaching and it will always be our style.
players. The way he plays fits well with the group we have this year.
There will be no easing into a new season for this years Python
Keith speaks highly about this years squad,
hoop squad as they pick up literally where they left off last season
It was great to be able to play with the group we had last year,
opening the season against Campbell in Litchfield and hosting 2015
but Ive been playing with these guys my whole life. Many of us play
runner-up Conant just three days later. Coach Regan talked about the
together on summer and fall teams as well. I think we all fit well
schedule. Our first three games are all against NHIAA playoff teams,
together and Im looking forward to this upcoming season.
two of which we beat up at Southern New Hampshire University
last spring. We go right from there to the Lowell Spinners/IAABO 95
Christmas Tournament. Thats a really great, well run tournament.
We like the opportunity to play Massachusetts teams. Not only do
we get to play against some of the top schools in the area, but they
use a 30-second shot clock. It forces every kid on the floor to be
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by Craig Smith
With 2016 just around the corner the high school winter
sports have begun, and Pelham took to Prospect Mountain to
test their offseason training. The season openers tend to be
more of an exhibition for both teams as they shed some of
the offseason rust, but Pelham girls Basketball started hot and
ended hotter. Perhaps last seasons loss in the semifinals to
Conant was added inspiration for this year, but regardless of the
influences behind the scenes, there is no question that Pelham
has come to play.
Lilly Schlimon, Danielle Sirois and Jess Lessard scored as
many points as the entire Prospect Mountain team as they
routed their opponent 73-39. Schlimon raked in 16, Sirois had
13, and Lessard pitched in 10 for good measure. The Pythons
dont have a senior presence on the team this year, but theyve
found leadership in their juniors. Schlimon leads by example
as the team captain with Sirois who teaches from the low post.
The two spent the offseason honing their abilities and took
in the other girls to help them as well. Caitlyn Riordin has
impressed scouts and coaches with her hard work ethic, along
with Sarah Ratcliffe who not only is an all-state shortstop for
the softball team but now the defensive anchor for a Pelham
team that has no quit in them on the defensive end.
Defense is the main focus of this year according to the
coaching staff. They believe that if Ratcliffe and the others
can find a way to synergize on the defensive end that they will
be one of the most formidable teams in the division. The old
adage defense leads to offense still holds up a half century
after the sports inception and this team will utilize that idea
to its fullest. A steady defense will force misses and allow the
Pythons to quickly get it back up the court before the opponent
can get ready, and, when you have a point guard as talented
as Lessard, fast breaks shouldnt be uncommon. Cheyenne
Lee has also emerged as a spectacular role player in her tenure
and is expected to ensure there is no drop off in skill when
substitutions must be made.
There are new faces among these talents as well. Olivia
Gagnon and Jillian Schwab are freshmen that recently joined
the team and, while still raw, are expected to bring some extra
excitement to the Python skill set.
Last season Pelham left in disappointment after a 17-7
season, but the buzz around town is that this team could be
better than ever. This enormous win over Prospect Mountain
is an incredible small sample size and it is admittedly too soon
into the season for anyone to have gotten into a real groove,
but it shows this teams potential to not only win games but
dominate them.

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