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Volume 14 Number 16 February 12, 2016 16 Pages

Windham Residents
Complain about
Being Removed from
Voter Checklist

by Barbara OBrien
Windham resident Wendy Joanis didnt realize that her
daughters name had been removed from the voter checklist until
she stopped by town hall on Feb. 4 and requested an absentee
ballot for the New Hampshire Primary Election. Madelyn Joanis,
19, an out-of-state college student, would not be able to vote in
person. An absentee ballot was not what Mrs. Joanis received,
however. Instead, she was told by Town Clerk Nicole Bottai that
the Joanis family, the three of them old enough to vote, had been
expunged from the voter checklist.
When Madelyns dad, Michael Joanis, a former school board
member, was told what had taken place at town hall, he spoke
with two of the
supervisors of
the checklist,
Eileen Mashimo
and David
Bates. The
explanation
Joanis said he
received was
that he and
his two family
members were
removed from
the checklist
because they
had changed
residences.
Mike Joanis
acknowledged
that he and his
family moved
last September,
but it was from
-Michael Joanis, Windham resident
one residence
in Windham to
another home
in Windham.
The Joanis never received notification that their right to vote in
Windham was in jeopardy, however.
When the Joanis moved to their new home, they made
arrangements, through the post office, to have their mail
forwarded to their new address. To their knowledge, that was
done as requested. My tax bill managed to arrive at my new
address, Mike Joanis commented, as did all his other mail, as far
as he was aware.
The status of the voter checklist didnt actually become an issue
until the new owners of the house, previously occupied by the
Joanis Family, went to the supervisors of the checklist to register to
vote. That, apparently, was the trigger that set off the subsequent
complaint.
Mike Joanis said he was told by David Bates that if someone
moves into a house previously occupied by a Windham voter,
and the new homeowner comes into register as a voter, a 30day period begins in which the previous homeowner, if still a
Windham resident, must come in and re-register under the new
address. If the prior homeowner does not respond within the 30day period, he or she is removed from the voter checklist. This is,
apparently, what happened in the Joanis case. The notification
letter was sent to the Joanis old address, stamped with a note
saying that the letter was not to be forwarded if the person for
whom the letter was intended was not at that address. It was to
be returned to the supervisors of the checklist instead. Since they
no longer lived at the original address, the Joanis never received
the three notifications that were mailed to them.
The post office was not allowed to forward the letters to our
new address, Joanis said. Instead, the letters were returned to the
supervisors of the checklist, even though the Joanis new address
was written on the envelope. According to Joanis, the supervisors
never even looked at the returned envelopes, but simply tossed
them into a box. Reportedly, Eileen Mashimo told Joanis that
there were too
many such letters to
keep track of them
all. As the Joanis
never responded
to the letters they
didnt receive,
their names were
removed from the
voter checklist after
the required 30-day
period.
They didnt even
look at the returned
mail, said Mike
Joanis. I dont
-David Bates, Superviser of the Checklist
know if its illegal
or not, but it just
doesnt make sense.
It certainly doesnt protect legitimate Windham residents.
David Bates said it was Joanis who was at fault and that the
supervisors of the checklist had done precisely what they were
supposed to do. We werent notified that the Joanis had
moved, Bates said. We didnt know about it until this past
week. In response to Joanis comment that he had received his
tax bill at his new address, Bates said, Of course, they received
their tax bill. The tax collector is notified by the (Rockingham
County) registrar of deeds that a property transfer has occurred.
Bates explained that the procedure that was followed in the
Joanis case is the same as is done with every other such situation
in Windham. Its just a routine process to keep the checklist up
to date, he said. The purpose is just to confirm that someone
still lives in Windham. Bates said that envelopes are marked
do not forward to verify that voters are registered for the
correct address. This matches the process followed by the New
Hampshire secretary of state, Bates said. I explained the process
to Mr. Joanis, Bates said, but he was unrelenting. It was kind
of a nasty scene that went on for almost an hour. Were the only
ones who actually did what we were supposed to do.

It certainly smells

funny. Its either

maliciousness or
ignorance in carrying
out their duties. If
they cant handle the
job of supervisor of
the checklist, theyre
not fit to be a school
board member or a
state representative.

Hes making bizarre

claims against us,

especially Eileen
(Mashimo), Its quite
disturbing the way he
and his wife are trying
to discredit Eileen.
Its quite despicable!

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The Changing Landscape at Pelham High School

A New Addition, Renovations and Now

a New Principal

by Len Lathrop
Dr. Dorothy Mohr is leaving the high school at the end of this
school year. A parent submitted the following letter in the middle of
last week; his name was withheld at his request:

Superintendent Lacaroz, on what grounds?

Now I ask you Pelham citizens, what has this woman done who
has been so loyal and faithful to be told her contract will not be
renewed? From its fruition, Dr. Mohr has been an integral part of the
20 million dollar addition that has positively impacted our children
To the Pelham Community and surrounding
and our community. And can someone please
communities:
explain Superintendent Lacarozs rational
I feel it is necessary that I share this critical
on hiring a new Assistant Principal with no
information with all of you even though it
administrative experience at the start of this
has not yet become public knowledge. As
past school year, and then 10 months later
many of us know living in a small community
letting go of the Principal of the building with
like Pelham, when information is shared
30+ years experience?
in the education world to a small group
My children are not perfect, but when
of people, that information many times is
my wife and I have had to have discussions
spread like wildfire, especially when the
with the Administration over the years at
information being shared is as unexplained
Pelham High, every conversation with Dr.
and ridiculous as this is.
Mohr has been dealt with compassion and
I am a parent of 3 children of the Pelham
professionalism. Dr. Mohr is one of the most
schools. My wife and I pride ourselves in
intelligent and insightful leaders I have ever had
actively being involved in our childrens
the pleasure to deal with.
education and have nothing but positive
Superintendent Lacaroz, you make changes
things to say about the Pelham schools, up
all the time for what you believe is in the best
to now.
interest for our children, your students. We, the
Here in lies the most absurd travesty of
Pelham Community deserve an explanation as
injustice I have ever heard in my 25 years
to why Dr. Dorothy Mohr, a pillar of strength
of living here in Pelham and I know I am
and role model for so many in our school
not alone. Dr. Dorothy Mohr, is currently
system and our community, is being asked to
in her 13th year as Principal of Pelham
resign long before many Pelham families wish
High School, before that she served as the
Dr. Mohr with Skyler Goss as she reviews her
to see her leave us and our children. Please
Assistant Principal for 3 years, but started her
acceptance paper from the United States Military
reconsider your irrational and unexplained
career at PHS teaching English for 15 years.
Academy. With Skyler is her dad, Thomas, as well as
decision. After over 30 years, Dr. Dorothy Mohr
There is no doubt that Dr. Dorothy Mohr
Guidance Counselor Sharon Spooner.
should be treated with the respect she deserves
has made a positive impact on our children
and continue to educate and lead our children
and community over the 30 years she has
until she is ready to go.
served as an educator and a leader in the PSD. So what is the issue
and reason for my letter? Dr. Dorothy Mohr is being pushed out
A very upset and disheartened family
of her position as Principal of Pelham High School. She is being
continue to page 9- New Principal
100% forced to resign at the end of this school year. Please tell us

First in the Nation Primary Makes the Grade

at Pelham Elementary
by Kaela Law
New Hampshire holds
the First In the Nation
Presidential Primary each
year when a president of
the United States is to be
elected. It is written into
law and is a proud tradition
of the Granite State.
This year Pelham hosted
four campaign events:
Senator Lindsey Graham
with Senator John McCain
at the VFW, Governor
Chris Christie at the VFW,
Governor Jeb Bush at
the Sherburne Hall and
Governor John Kasich at
the Sherburne Hall.
Results are in. Senator
Bernie Sanders and Donald
Trump have won a majority
of New Hampshire votes,
with Governor Kasich
taking second in a large
Republican field.
The results were similar
to the votes cast by
Pelham Elementary
School students:
Trump led the
Republican race with
98 votes, however,
the students chose
Secretary Hillary
Clinton over Sen.
Sanders, 52 25.
On Feb. 2 the
fourth and fifth grade
students participated
in a mock election,
learning all about the
role New Hampshire
citizens take in
electing the president
of the United States.
Hosting a mock
election was the
idea of Technology
Integration Specialist
and Enrichment
Teacher Karen Slaton.
She worked together
with Media Specialist
Tracy Gamble to
create lesson plans
for the students that

Fifth graders Connor Reves and Katie Amidon cast their mock ballots and
receive their I VOTED stickers.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Heading into the voting booths, Adam Bodec, Kathleen Polumbo and Sami Cootey
get familiar with the election process.

gave them some background

information leading up to the
election.
As part of the regular
fourth grade curriculum the
students study New Hampshire
government, culminating in a
class trip to the State House in
Concord to see their legislature
at work. Occasionally they are
able to meet the governor or local
representatives.
In fifth grade, they study the
Constitution and the students
choose a branch of government
for a research project.
Regarding the mock election,
Karen Slaton said, In the
Unified Arts classes the kids
learned general facts about
the candidates, the two major
parties and what it means to be
Independent. They learned the
difference between a primary
and a caucus. They learned that
a primary is important to get
the candidates out to meet the
average voters, and that voters
give opinions about who they
want for their nominee.
In library, the students
participated in a scavenger
hunt to answer general
questions such as, How
many women are running
for president? How many
candidates are Democrats?
How many candidates are
Republicans? How many
candidates are governors or
former governors, and who are
they? How many candidates
have never worked for the
governments and who are
they?
The general objective was
to introduce the children to
the process of choosing a
president and showing them
the importance of their vote.
After the success of the
mock election, the general
election will be covered nearer
to November in all grade
levels where there will be
more discussion about the job
of the president.

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2 - February 12, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

Two Final Candidates Vie for Superintendents Job

by Barbara OBrien
After Windham School
Board members reviewed
numerous applications
for the job of permanent
superintendent and members
of the search committee
met individually with 10
applicants, it was announced
that three finalists would
be brought forward to the
Jesse Hayes of Pelham made the Deans List for the fall semester at
public during a forum on
the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Feb. 3. Those individuals
Windham residents Siddhart Agarwal, class of 2019; and Sarah
Dr. Tina McCoy, current interim
were Tina McCoy, current
Vivinetto, class of 2016, were named to the Deans List at Tufts
superintendent for the Windham School
interim superintendent
University for the fall semester.
District and a finalist for the job of
of the Windham School
The following students have been named to the Deans List at the
permanent superintendent.
District; Andrew Corey,
University of New Hampshire for the fall semester. From Pelham:
current superintendent of
Zhangxi Feng (Highest Honors), Brian Finney (Highest Honors),
the Hollis-Brookline School District; and Richard Langlois, current
Alexandra Hall (Honors), Renee Hall (High Honors), Carrie Hanson
superintendent of the Marlborough, Mass., School District.
(High Honors), Allison Harb (Honors), Thomas Lynch (High Honors),
As it turned out, however, only two of the finalists participated in
Nichole Sousa (Honors), Alexa Wilson (Highest Honors), Marissa
the two-hour presentation at Windham High School. For what was
Zaino (Highest Honors), Mary Hammar (Highest Honors), Garrett
described as a personal reason, Andrew Corey chose to withdraw
Barnes (Honors), Tia Floyd (Highest Honors), Peri Sanechiaro
his name from consideration. According to School Board Chairman
(Honors), Bryce Brown (Highest Honors), Eric Rossi (High Honors),
Ken Eyring, the withdrawal had nothing to do with the desirability
Kendra Luciano (High Honors), Brooke Dejadon (High Honors),
of working for the Windham School District.
and Shannon Lundin (Highest Honors). From Windham: Zachary
The Meet and Greet actually attracted more residents than
Breton (Honors), Casey Coupe (High Honors), Michaela Cunningham
the public hearing on the school budget and the proposed school
(Honors), Steven Dastous (High Honors), Chelsi Fogarty (Highest
construction project had done two weeks earlier. Less than a dozen
Honors), Benjamin Gallo (Highest Honors), Connor Golden (Honors),
people had turned out for the public hearing in January, while more
Olivia Goodale (High Honors), Ryan Greenleaf (High Honors),
than 30 residents showed up to listen to the two final candidates
Hannah Hodges (Honors), Trent Lofaro (High Honors), James
introduce themselves.
Madigan (Honors), Jordan Mrvos (Honors), Kaitlyn Rosenholm
Richard Langlois
(Honors), Cristy Theriault (Honors), Gerald Ventola (Honors),
Richard Langlois was the first of the candidates to approach the
Matthew Howard (High Honors), Mark Shamon (Honors), Alexa
podium, explaining to those in the audience that he has 40 years
Splagounias (Highest Honors), Andrew Lewis (High Honors), Evan
of experience in public school education. He currently lives in
Todd (Honors), Devin Dutrisac (Highest Honors), Davis Potter
Bradford, Mass., and has two daughters.
(Honors), Tucker Lippold (Honors), Kasey Hampton (High Honors),
Langlois said his career includes experience as a secondary-level
Anthony Gallo (Highest Honors), Christina Montanile (Honors),
teacher, building administrator, district-wide director, assistant
Haley Psareas (Highest Honors), Sophia Tausanovitch (High Honors),
superintendent and superintendent. As a candidate, I offer a
Rebecca Anderson (Honors), Robyn Clark (High Honors), and
broad understanding of the operations and management of a school
Elizabeth Caruso (Honors).
system, Langlois said, referring to the implementation of The
Colleen Mitchell from Pelham has been named to the Deans list at
Race to the Top initiative in Massachusetts, as well as the federally
Rivier University for the fall semester. Colleen is working towards a
mandated No Child Left Behind program. Most important,
degree in Nursing.
I understand the essential ingredients of highly effective school
Windham resident Alexander St. Cyr has been named to Husson
systems and the fiscal challenges and responsibilities associated
Universitys Deans List for the fall semester. St. Cyr is a freshman
with managing a school district, he commented.
who is currently enrolled in Hussons Bachelor of Science in
Langlois said he has eight years of experience as a superintendent
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Langlois said he considers himself to be professional, inclusive,
trustworthy, transparent, accountable and that he values his
integrity. I believe in a school system of learning, he said.
As a leader, I am committed to supporting a growth mindset
where educators hone their skills at the highest level and take
risk to enhance student learning. Furthermore, he stated, most
importantly, is the partnership I will establish with the school
governance board, creating a team of six with a collective focus for
the Windham school system.
Langlois received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from
the University of New Hampshire. He completed his teacher
certification program at Salem State College in Massachusetts. He
earned a certification in human resource management from the
University of New Hampshire and his Master of Education degree
in school administration from Cambridge College in Massachusetts.
He has also attended various other education-based programs
during the past eight years.
As for work experience, Langlois held his first teaching position
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for three years. Langlois then
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where he worked as a vocational
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such a position in Marlborough,
Langlois said he had reached
the pinnacle of his career in
Massachusetts and is now
eligible to retire under the
Massachusetts system. I
am electing to return to New
Hampshire, he said, citing the
fact that Windham is a much
shorter drive to where he lives,
than Marlborough is.
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Langlois said he had toured
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public schools and one of two finalists day and was impressed with all
for the job of Windham superintendent. the smiles he saw on students
and staff members. He said he
sensed a true culture of enthusiasm for learning and a community
that is vested in educating its children.
In response to a question from Windham resident Diane
Carpenter, regarding the biggest difference in administration
in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Langlois replied that
Massachusetts has very rigid standards. It has been taken to
the extreme, he said. Ive never seen anything as complex.
When asked by resident Andrea Alexander what he thought about
Common Core, Langlois responded, I believe in standards;
adding that, in Massachusetts, the existing standards only had to
be tweaked to meet those of Common Core.
Tina McCoy
Dr. Tina McCoy has been a resident of Windham for the past
20 years and has worked in a district-wide leadership position in
the Windham School District for nearly 10 years. Her three sons
progressed through the Windham public school system. She is
currently employed as the interim superintendent, having been
offered that position when former superintendent Winfried Feneberg
left on short notice at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
I didnt approach the job of interim superintendent as a
temporary placeholder, McCoy said. I never felt that way. I
approached the position from a permanent perspective. I have
always been committed to seeing the Windham School District
succeed, she said.
When I began this job, the school district was in disarray,
McCoy stated. The policies and procedures were not welldefined. McCoy said she believes she has accomplished more
in the past six months than most superintendents manage to do
in a full year. McCoy said she has spent the past several months
collaborating with other leadership personnel in the district,
working with the negotiating team on a new teacher contract,
working with the construction team on the proposed project for
Golden Brook and Windham Middle School, and striving to better
utilize the current years operating budget. Her vision for the
Windham School District is to continue elevating what is already
a high performance school district, while promoting a positive
environment for both staff and students.
McCoy described herself as a systematic thinker, who
emphasizes teamwork and collaboration; an adaptable professional,
who exemplifies integrity and promotes fairness, consistency and
respect. She has worked in the field of education for more than 25
years.
Its very difficult to get anywhere when key leadership positions
are transient, McCoy said of the recent pattern of numerous
personnel choosing to leave the Windham School District. The best
choice for Windham would be to provide continuity in leadership,
and not to hire someone from elsewhere, she said.
When asked how she would stabilize senior management,
McCoy said she would create a work environment of trust and
openness and encourage communication between all those
involved. I would allow principals to do their jobs and not
micromanage, she said. I would set clear expectations. People
want to stay in a job when they feel they are making a difference
and being supported by the administration. Its not good for
the school district to keep changing (personnel) all the time, she
added.
Resident Diane Carpenter asked what McCoy would do if the
construction bond passes and what if it fails in March. If it passes,
it will be a great day for our district, McCoy replied. We will
immediately start working with the construction team to plan and
implement the project, while minimizing disruption to students.
McCoy said she would be heavily involved in all phases of the
project. Should the project not pass voter scrutiny next month, We
will have to keep looking for any possible adjustments in existing
facilities and for other options to resolve the space constraints.
McCoy said she is a big proponent of strategic planning to assure
the school district continues to move forward. Without vision,
people perish, she said, quoting an ancient proverb. In order to
meet the vision of the whole community, we have to know where
were headed. In a nutshell, that is my personal vision, she said.
Facilities are the most salient challenge, McCoy stated. And I
am committed to finding a solution. But walls dont teach kids,
she continued. Its all of our employees that make a difference.
McCoy said she would strive to improve the human resources
department by setting clear expectations and strengthening the
induction and training programs for new employees. It is super
important for our students, to assure that our staff is successful. I
want to make the Windham School District an even better place to
work, she said.
As for curriculum, McCoy said one of her main priorities would
be an increased district-wide emphasis on mathematics; a discipline
she described as the mother of all sciences. You have to be able
to figure out what the problem is, before you can figure out how
to solve the problem, she said. McCoy would also initiate a fresh
focus on technology, in kindergarten through twelfth grade. We
should be teaching the kids how the tools actually work, she said.
Take out the mystery, while making it fun. There should also
be more hands-on inquiry in all grades when it comes to science,
McCoy said. Science is not information. Its a process. Referring
to literacy skills, McCoy said, Reading is the most important
thing you can learn. She would like to encourage even higher
achievement in literacy, spurring students on to grapple with more
complex material. A love of reading has to be nurtured over time,
she added.
McCoy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in special
education from the University of Illinois and her Master of Arts
degree in education from St. Louis University in Missouri. She
completed her Doctor of Education degree in Educational
Leadership at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. She has 11
years of experience in teaching students in kindergarten through
twelfth grade in Louisiana, Hawaii, Illinois and New Hampshire.
She was the director of special education for the Chester, N.H.,
school district for three years and the director of student services for
Pelham and Windham (SAU 28) for nine years. In July 2013, she
established the McCoy Educational Consulting firm, a company that
helps school leaders improve educational services to students. She
became the interim superintendent of the Windham School District
in July. McCoy is also the president of the Council of Administrators
of Special Education (CASE) of New Hampshire.
Windham residents who were not able to attend the public
forum in person are encouraged to watch the program on local
cable television. Anyone who would like to provide input on the
superintendent selection process is encouraged to contact one of
the school board members or the human resources department at
SAU 95.

Pelham - Windham News | February 12, 2016 - 3

Construction Project
Gets Full Support of School Board
by Barbara OBrien
At the conclusion of a lengthy school district
deliberative session, which began on Feb. 5 and ended
in the early hours of Feb. 6, Windham School Board
members voted to unanimously support (5 to 0) the
proposed construction project being put forth to voters
in March.
The amount included on the proposed warrant article
was changed by $1 in order to allow school board
members to re-vote on the project. Previously, the vote
had been 4 to 0, as school board member Rob Breton
had been out of town. In order to re-vote, a change in
the warrant article needed to be made. The amount
on the warrant article now stands at $38,950,001; with
the first years bond payment having been changed to
$1,100,001.
Breton told the 106 registered voters who attended
this years deliberative session that he was completely
behind this project and implored the people of
Windham to do likewise. Its a valuable investment for
this town, Breton said. Over the past couple of years,
a comprehensive plan has been put together that will
benefit all students in kindergarten through 12th grade,
Breton explained. This is unprecedented! It is truly a
district-wide solution; the best chance to do the right
thing for our students.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said
theres never going to be a perfect proposal, but those
involved in the development of this project had been
working hard to provide students with what they need.
School Board Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he
fully understands how important education is, but
also emphasized how vital it is to present a proposal
that provides cash value to the residents of Windham.
Were trying to balance the wants and needs of the
school district with the resources of the taxpayers,
Murray said. I will recommend this warrant article
to the townspeople, but its ultimately the will of the
people, Murray said, adding that he hadnt actually
made up his mind about the recommendation until that
day. Im going to cross my fingers and hope for the
best, he said.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said hes
supported the construction project for the past
year. I truly believe this town supports education
wholeheartedly, he said, but Im not going to tell
people how to vote. I believe voters will do the right
thing, he said, adding that a concerted effort will be
made to educate voters.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy noted that the
serious overcrowding issue in Windham schools has
been many years in the making. It impacts all our
schools; all our students, she said, explaining that
the district will be restructured if this warrant article is
approved on March 8. A restructuring of the school
district includes an addition and renovations to Golden
Brook School, as well as renovations to Windham
Middle School; alterations that would ultimately
decrease the student population at the middle school,
the high school and Windham Center School. Once
the addition is completed, Golden Brook School would
become a facility for preschoolers through fourth grade,
for a total of approximately 1,000 students. This
proposal would resolve issues for the foreseeable future,
McCoy said. There would be a place for everything
for years to come; an appropriate learning environment
for all educational programs, she said; adding that
Windham Middle School would finally become an
accredited middle school. There is solid room for
growth, she said of the proposed project. We did not
ask for more than we need.
Building and Grounds Committee Chairman Paul
Gosselin explained that the concept of a stand-alone
sixth, seventh and eighth grade school and a seventh
and eighth grade school had been evaluated, as well as
eight options for Golden Brook and Windham Middle
School, after which it was determined that the current
proposal is the most cost-effective and will resolve overcrowding district-wide, and also reduce all educational
deficiencies and existing code violations. If the
project passes, there will also be about $4.7 million in
renovations and repairs that would not need to be done,
he said.
During the public comment portion of the discussion,
resident Holly Breton asked her fellow voters to support

the plan. Its a great, solid plan that meets our needs,
she said. Resident Brian Fillian didnt like the idea of
such a large elementary school, however. Six grades
in one school is too much, Fillian said, referring to
the proposal for Golden Brook. Fillian said he would
prefer the construction of a new middle school (grades
five through eight); one which would include a running
track.
Former school board member Michael Joanis asked
what would happen if the proposal fails to pass next
month. How would the air circulation problems and
safety code violations be fixed, he asked. Eyring said
those issues would need to be discussed after Election
Day, if the proposal doesnt pass. Joanis said he was
concerned that the proposal wasnt being presented to
voters in a phased approach, to lessen the impact on
taxpayers.
Former school board member Rick Horrigan said
he feels an excellent job has been done in putting the
proposal together and feels the majority of Windham
voters will support the warrant article. A construction
bond requires a 60 percent majority vote to pass.
Building and grounds committee member Jerry
Rufo asked the public to support the proposal as
presented, noting that input had been gotten from
the administration, teachers and community. All the
concerns voiced when last years proposal failed have
since been resolved, Rufo said. Dont get hung up on
the numbers, Rufo said. I am confident cost savings
will occur as the project moves forward. Dont
disappoint our kids.
Former school board member Jerome Rekart said he
doesnt believe there is 100 percent agreement among
administrators and teachers on the proposal. Rekart
said he was imploring the school board not to tell the
teachers that what they believe they need is only a
want
Former school board member Beth Valentine said
she feels some Windham residents are still struggling
with the proposed concept, but she believes it is time to
move forward, even if the proposal is not perfect. The
problem will be getting people to the polls on Election
Day, Valentine said. Rob Breton said the campaign to
get voters to the polls has already begun. We need to
get the word out in as many ways as possible, Breton
said. Its up to all of us to have these conversations
with our friends and neighbors.
Former facilities committee member Rich Amari
referred to the building and grounds committee as The
Board of Excellence, citing the high level of expertise of
its members. If we back out now, I dont know if well
ever have anything new, Amari said. All well have are
Band-Aids. I fully support this proposal.
Resident Matt Rounds, who serves as an alternate on
the Windham Planning Board, said he was concerned
about what might happen five years from now if there is
a population increase and we didnt plan for the worst.
Tom Murray replied that an addition could be built at
Windham Middle School, should it become necessary in
the future.
Resident Lynn Doucette asked if the possibility
of a charter school being opened in Windham was
considered when the current proposal was developed.
It wasnt a consideration at all in developing the plan,
Eyring said. A proposal for a charter school in Windham
was taken to the State Department of Education last
month, however, and presented by resident and attorney
Andrea Alexander. The application was postponed by
state officials until mid-February, however.
Business Administrator Adam Steel said that the
estimated annual interest rate on a 25-year bond would
be 3.5 percent. The first-year impact on the school
portion of the Windham Tax Rate (interest only) is
estimated at 47 cents per $1,000 assessed property
valuation. This computes to a first-year increase in taxes
of $164.50 on the median Windham residence valued
at $350,000. The highest impact would come in the
second year of the bond, and would decrease from
there, Steel said. The total repayment on the principal
and interest would be about $57 million.
Its time to press on, resident Cynthia Finn said.
There seems to be more support on this proposal
than any in the past. Voters will have the final say on
Tuesday, March 8. The polls, located at Windham High
School, will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

submitted by
Adam J. Murphy
What was a very
busy end of 2015
for Pelhams Scouts
is showing no signs
of slowing down for
early 2016. This past
November was the
annual Scouting for
Food event. With
the help of local
Scouts, this included
Pelhams Girl Scouts,
Cub Scouts and Boy
Scouts in Packs 610
and Packs 25, local
residents, volunteers
and businesses. The
Scouting for Food
event turned out to
be a huge success in
helping local families
Pinewood Derby cars
in need with both food
and cash donations.
What better way to celebrate an amazing 2015? Scouts in Pack
610 celebrated Christmas with their annual Christmas party in
December. At the party there were many carnival games, make
your own cookie stations and of course, a lot of holiday cheer. At
the Christmas party, the Scouts received their year-end achievement
awards and their kits for the upcoming Pinewood car derby.
In January the Scouts from Pack 610 and Pack 25 competed
against each other head to head with their custom-built cars. The
top place holders in each den are moving on to represent Pelham in
the district races in April. Good luck boys!
If you are interested in learning more about Scouting in the town
of Pelham, visit Pack 610s Facebook page for more information.
2016 is shaping up to be a busy year so far. Feb. 19 local Scouts
will be celebrating the Scouting anniversary with their Blue and
Gold celebration and awards ceremony at the First Congregational
Church on Friday, Feb.19, starting at 6 p.m.

Courtesy photo

Scouts Close out 2015

and Race into 2016

Exchange Club Makes Donation

to JROTC Program
submitted by
Stephanie Daniels
On Thursday,
Feb. 4 the
Exchange Club of
Salem presented
a donation of
$1,000 to the
Salem High Air
Force JROTC
program, during
the clubs weekly
meeting at
Blackwater Grill.
Approximately
30 of the JROTCs
124 cadets earned
community
service credits by
Courtesy photo
helping with the
From left: Salem High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Fiona OBrien, Chief Tom
exchange clubs
Puzzo, Exchange Club President Elect, John Croteau and Cadet Rebecca Vining.
annual Charity
Christmas Tree
are very proud of them and the fact that
Sale on Route
the exchange club can be part of their life
28, next to Daisy Cleaners. The cadets
experience. We hope that some of them
unwrapped and carried trees, waited on
will come back and join the exchange club
customers, helped clean and maintain
in the future, he added.
the lot, and learned about the business
aspects of such a project. After the check
presentation, Rebecca Vining and Fiona
OBrien spoke to
the exchange club
luncheon meeting
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attendees about
and delicious snacks.
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Meet Dennis Senibaldi, School Board Candidate
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activities their
as he kicks off his re-election campaign to
group does.
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Dennis Senibaldi is a member of the Windham School
future, and they
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have shown
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and to tree buyers
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

A District-wide Solution
for School Overcrowding
Im writing to share with you all my personal thoughts regarding Warrant
Article 2 on the School District ballot this year. I think we have all come
to the same conclusion - that our schools are overcrowded and in need
of upgrade. These problems, over time, have contributed to the loss of
several valuable programs that once were an integral part of a Windham
education. Capacity issues in a town that continues to grow have prevented
our Middle School from actually being a DOE recognized Middle School.
Traffic issues have been an ongoing concern. In short, for far too long the
inadequacy of our school buildings (not including the high school) and
our overcrowding problem has had a negative impact on the education
that our children receive. The good news is that we now have a solution
that is comprehensive and will benefit grades Pre-K through 12. For
the past two years the School Board, District Administration, a Citizens
Facilities Committee, and a Building and Grounds Committee with more
construction and facilities management expertise than has ever been involved
in a Windham School project have all worked tirelessly to solve the problems
in the most educationally sound and cost effective way. New construction
and renovations at Golden Brook School, renovations and improvements
at Windham Middle School, and a restructuring of the location of the
elementary grades - what will it all mean for our students and our District?
Meet Article 2.
Some highlights of the benefits once the project is completed:
Adequate space in all of our school buildings sufficient to meet the
needs of the District for years to come
Appropriate learning environments designed for all of the
educational programs across the district
A Golden Brook School designed as schools within a school to
the benefit of our smallest students
A phased construction approach to minimize disruption to
student learning
A new access road serving both Middle School and Golden Brook
School will improve the traffic flow and increase the safety of pick up
and drop off
A Middle School that will have the classrooms that are uniquely
suited for Family and Consumer Science and Technology/Engineering
Education
A Middle School that has all of the programs needed to meet the
minimum Middle School requirements of the NHDOE
Middle School Science Labs that are upgraded
Middle School students who will be more engaged, more enriched
and better prepared for high school and life
A School Nutrition Services Kitchen at Golden Brook School that
will be equipped to prepare and
serve hot meals to students and provide meals to Windham
Middle School as well.
This is a District wide solution and will benefit the students at all schools.
The District Administration, building Principals/Assistant Principals, and
faculty and staff provided invaluable input towards the creation of this
solution.
Golden Brook will house Pre-K through 4th grade, Windham Center
School will be made up of grades 5 and 6, and the new true Middle School
will house grades 7 and 8. Space at Windham High School previously
allocated to Pre-K and some of the Grade 3 classes will be returned to the
High School.
Additional information is available at sau95.org, and I would also
encourage you to watch the video from the recent Deliberative Session when
it is posted on wctv21.com to see the presentation that was given.
Please join me in support of Article 2 by casting your vote for it on March
8. Our students deserve better, and we have the ability to provide it to
them.
Rob Breton, Windham

Warrant Article 3 will Benefit Sports Teams

I know that there are many Windham residents, like myself, who still cant
believe that Windham built a 40 plus million dollar high school that did not
include a running track or enough playing fields for our sports teams.
On March 8 Windham residents will vote on a School Warrant Article for
a multi-sport turf field surrounded by a running track, lights and bleachers,
at the location of the current football field. The current soccer field will also

remain. The details for this athletic facility are below.

1. A multi-sport synthetic turf field that is made with non-toxic
infill. This field will accommodate the Windham football, soccer,
lacrosse, field hockey and track and field teams.
2. Four lights for night practices and games
3. 1,000-seat bleachers
4. A six lane running track with (one) eight lane straightaway
5. All track, jumping and throwing events
6. The current varsity grass soccer field will remain and be the exact
same dimensions that it is now. 225 feet wide by 330 feet long
**This stadium will provide two full-size playing fields (turf and grass) for
our sports teams as well as a track for our track and field teams.
The cost is $4,244,000. A 20 year bond would result in a tax impact of
$56 the second year and decrease each of the years that follow, for a home
valued at $350,000.
The design plans for this project got the approval of the WHS Athletic
Director, WHS Principal and Windham Turf Committee.
I hope that you will consider voting yes for the Windham School Warrant
Article 3.
Marjorie Dastous, Windham

They are at It Again

As the Windham School Board election in March approaches, the
rhetoric from one side turns negative yet again. Why cant good people run
for office on their own merit anymore without being personally attacked?
In a continuation of last years smear campaigns to get two incumbent
School Board members reelected; this same type of tactic is being used
again. This group normally waits until a week before the election to launch
distasteful attacks like this - when it is too late to refute malicious and false
information. Even though their attempts failed in 2015, it appears their
social media campaign has already begun - this year against Eileen Mashimo.
Mrs. Mashimo is a candidate for School Board. She is the mother of two
children, a woman of integrity, and a valued member of our community.
She serves on the Finance Committee and is a respected public official in
our town as an active member of the Supervisors of the Checklist. The
Supervisors have done an excellent job following best practices to decrease
the amount of voter fraud in Windham. Part of that work involves
removing names from the checklist when people move from the address
where they are registered to vote.
Having moved in the past and gone through the simple process of
changing my address with the Windham Supervisors, I know how easy this
is. Which is why I find it so disturbing that anyone would attempt to blame
Mrs. Mashimo for their own failure to report their change of address after
selling their house and moving. This refusal to take personal responsibility
for their own mistake is disgraceful. Especially after the accuser complained
to the Attorney General and was told the Supervisors did their job properly.
Even after being informed by the Attorney General that the Supervisors
followed the proper procedure in the law when removing the family from
the voter checklist, these individuals continue to orchestrate false accusations
and the spreading of rumors against this wonderful woman. It makes us
just shake our heads in disbelief. These actions are unconscionable, and
continue the annual negative campaign of meritless personal attacks that is
perpetrated year after year by this group.
Please join me in encouraging Eileen that honesty, integrity and fairness
will prevail.
Cynthia Finn, Windham

In Support of Jennifer Simmons

I am writing in support of Jennifer Simmons for the open position on
the Windham Board of Selectmen. I have known Jennifer for six years and
during that time have had the privilege to serve in many different volunteer
capacities alongside of her. Jennifer spends much of her time thinking
of ways to bring our community together and has a manner which draws
wide support in the execution of these ideas. She is incredibly organized,
dedicated, and motivated. During Jennifers time as President of the
Windham PTA, I was on the board with her as Vice President. In a two-year
period the PTA membership increased by 100 percent! Jennifer was always
brainstorming new ways to increase our membership and to pull together
our community, teachers and students. The PTA holds dozens of events
every year. Jennifer organized and facilitated these events which often took
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Another Jennifer Simmons Supporter

I am very pleased to support Jennifer Simmons in this upcoming
election for the Windham Board of Selectmen. I have had the privilege of
knowing Jennifer and her family for 11 years and I am proud to call them
dear friends. I have always been impressed with Jennifers tireless work
for our community from her years organizing the Strawberry Festival to
volunteering countless hours in our schools with the PTA. She currently
serves on the towns Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee helping to
set our towns strategic vision.
Jennifer is a true fiscal conservative. She has a strong understanding of
the budget process due to her background in finance and accounting. You
can be assured that as a Selectman, Jennifer will be a guardian of taxpayers
money. She will provide crucial leadership in how we allocate our resources
and will be sure to question all major expenditures. Her knowledge and
experience will be invaluable. Jennifer appreciates that town government
is here to serve the people and that our tax burden must not be allowed to
overwhelm our citizens. But I believe that her greatest asset is her love of
this town - where she is raising her family and for which she proudly calls
home.
Windham is at a crossroads. We have long been a community that people
sought. They value our small town feel, our sense of community and our
family first approach. But the region is growing. The expansion of Route 93
and the continued growth of the Boston metro area will continue to have a
major impact on our town and region. This creates both opportunities and
threats. We need leaders who will embrace the challenge and provide the
direction to secure that our town has a bright future. As citizens, we must
be stewards of our community and its institutions, and its imperative that
we leave them stronger for our children. Jennifer is the right candidate to
ensure that happens.
Please join me in supporting Jennifer Simmons on election day, March 8!
Chris McCarthy, Windham

Snap out of It or Blame Yourself

Donald Trump continues to ride his mastery of the media and one-issue
(immigration) voters to front runner status. Some of his more intelligent
supporters are trying to square their base support for a base candidate as
being more substantive than it is, and have begun weaving a narrative about
shaking things up. Like much of the aura around Candidate Trump, that
is a mirage, the Washington establishment the portion not already in his
camp like Bob Dole, Trent Lott, and Orrin Hatch are would well contain
and thwart a theoretical President Trump. But, in reality, the only thing
Trump and his supporters will shake up is true reform of the GOP and its
ability to prevent another Democrat administration from being inaugurated
in roughly one year.
Yes, that is right, Ill say it - there will never be a President Trump. I
am an Independent that reliably votes Republican, the last Republican
Presidential candidate I did not support is Bob Dole I wrote in Colin
Powell. But Donald J. Trump is the only GOP candidate currently running
that I will not vote for, even if he is nominated. Polling shows I am not
alone, and that the amount of would-be-Republican voters like myself
that would stay home* rather than support Trump dwarfs the numbers
that famously stayed home in 2012 to give Barack Obama four more years
to dismantle the Constitution. Do we today lament those people staying
home, or the candidate that did not compel them to come out? As for the
Democrats Donald Trump himself a Democrat more often than he is a
Republican might attract, they will not be numerous enough to pad the
depressed Republican and Independent roles that come out, falling short of
numbers needed to defeat Hillary or Biden. As the current GOP has shown
us time and time again, when given a choice between a real Democrat and
a self-described Republican that acts like a Democrat, they will take the real
Democrat every time.
Fast forward to November, when the hooting and hollering nihilists
that nominate Donald Trump start unleashing their angry, Trumpian,
Twitterstorms upon the rest of the base Libertarian, Republican, and
Moderate for a Democrat victory, and three more Supreme Court
nominations-for-life by the Democrat Party. To that proposition, I say only,
Blame yourself. You all have time to snap out of it and choose one of the
true, electable, Washington reformers like Marco Rubio, Chris Christie, or
Ted Cruz from the deepest GOP field in generations. If you choose not to
support an actual conservative to run against the Democrats and continue
your emotional Trump binge, dont blame anyone but yourselves for your
hangovers in 2017.
*for the record, I would write-in again; as a veteran, I never take election
day off.
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Month of February
Drop-In Technology Sessions, Friday afternoons, from 1
to 2 p.m., at the Pelham Public Library. Free and open to
the public. Need help with computers or other personal
communication devices? Drop in 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!

Now

Friday, February 12
Windham Musical Arts Association invites you to join
them for an evening of musical fun featuring: Roomful of
Blues. For nearly half a century, Roomful of Blues has been
delivering its signature blend of swing, rock n roll, jump,
blues and R&B to euphoric audiences all over the world. 8 p.m.,
Windham High School Auditorium, 64 London Bridge Rd. For ticket
info visit www.ticketstage.com. All ticket sales are final. No refunds
or exchanges.

2th

Fridays, February 12, 19, 26, March 4, 11 & 18

The Knights of Columbus, St Patricks Council 6902, will host a
Fish Bake in the Parish Center of St. Patricks Church, 12 Main St.,
Pelham, every Friday during Lent except for Good Friday. Hours are
4:30 to 6:45 p.m. Adults - $11, seniors and children - $10. If you are
ordering take out, call 635-3829. All are welcome.
Saturday, February 13
Come join us for a Vita Nova Marriage Enrichment Day
at St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham. Registration starts
at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $30
per couple which includes lunch and materials. For more
information, contact Scott or Martha at ScottnMartha@comcast.net.

3th

Pelham Parks and Recreation is offering its second annual

Moonlight Snowshoeing Hike program supervised by Peggi and Mike
Sawicki for families to share in this fun winter activity. This program
is offered at E. G. Raymond Memorial Park, 35 Keyes Hill Rd.,
Pelham, starting at 6:30 pm. Families are invited to rent snowshoes
for the one mile hike. All children must be accompanied by their
parent/guardian. There is no cell phone use at the park; groups
must stay together! Course will be lit by candles; bonfire with hot
chocolate and cookies to warm up and enjoy at the end. Check the
website, www.pelhamweb.com/recreation, for any cancelations.
E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721 with any
questions.
Wednesday, February 17
Hiking the 4Ks: NHs Tallest Mountains, 6 p.m., Pelham
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Public Library. Free and open to the public. Rodney
Thompson and his son set out to hike the New Hampshire
4,000 footers three years ago. What started as a hiking
objective turned into a series of adventures as they completed the
48 mountains that are 4,000 feet or higher. Rodney will share his
stories and pictures and will review what you will need to get started
hiking the NH 4,000 footers. Some people complete the NH 4,000
footers in a single year and some take a lifetime, in the end how long
it takes is not important its about getting out there. Rodney lives
in Pelham and is an avid outdoorsman. He has hiked the NH 4Ks
and is currently working on completing the 52 with a View and the
Terrifying 25 lists; he is actively working on hiking all of the trails
in the White Mountains (red lining). He is also the Scoutmaster for
Troop 610, sharing his knowledge and passion for the outdoors with
the Scouts.

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2nd

Monday, February 22 thru Friday, February 26

Winter Recess: Pelham and Windham School Districts

Tuesday, February 23
Craft Club: Woven Paper Hearts from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Nesmith Library. Join the Craft Club as we make beautiful
and easy woven paper heart baskets. Perfect for any holiday!
Event is free, and open to the public. Space is limited.
Register by calling 432-7154. All supplies provided. Children are
welcome to attend with an adult.

3rd

Color Me Calm: Meditative Coloring For Adults, 6:30 p.m. Join

us at the Pelham Public Library as we take a break from our regular
meditation sessions to try our hands at this Adult Coloring Program!
Adult Coloring is catching fire in libraries and recreation centers
across the country due to its therapeutic calming and restorative
affects. See what all the fuss is about. Well provide the supplies and
soft music - just bring yourself!
The Womans Service Club of Windham will host a Candidates
Night at the Windham Town Hall, at 7 p.m., (snow date: Feb. 25).
The community is invited to meet the candidates. Moderator for this
event will be Al Letizio. An opportunity for all to hear and question
what the candidates are proposing to in filling their positions. The
event will be aired live on Windham Community Cable, WCTV-21.
Wednesday, February 24
Cookbook Explorers!, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (daytime
th
session) and 6:30 p.m. (evening session), at the Pelham
Public Library. Free and open to the public. Come join us,
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 two. For February, our daytime session will come
prepared to share a recipe featuring a Red Ingredient with the group.
Our evening session will come prepared to share a recipe that uses
Chocolate! Bringing a dish to share with the group is encouraged
but not required for participation. New members always welcome!
Interested in joining, e-mail rcrockett@pelhamweb.com for meeting
details.

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Thursday, February 25
The Pelham Library Book Club will meet from 1 to 2
p.m. to discuss The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah
Addison Allen. Copies available in advance. New members
welcome! Interested in joining, e-mail rcrockett@pelhamweb.
com for meeting details.

5th

Saturday, February 27
Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of Pelham will be
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in session on from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Pelham
Town Hall, 6 Village Green. For the following purposes:
Correction of the checklist for town election RSA654:27,669:5.
Last day to accept voter registration applications. No additions or
corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until
Election Day, except as provided in RSA 659:12, RSA 654:8, II.

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Monday, February 29 - Friday, March 4, Monday, March 7 th Friday, March 11 & Saturday, March 12
Windham Wolverines Registration. Returning Member
Registration will run from Feb. 29 to March 4 and will be
an online registration process. Sibling Member Registration
will run from March 7 to 11 and will also be an online registration
process. New Member Registration will be held on March 12 from 8
to 10 a.m. and will take place, in person at Windham High School.

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Wednesday, March 2
Lets Play Music out of Derry is offering a unique
Kindermusik experience for children four to 6 years of age
at the Nesmith Library at 1 p.m. This Exclusive Rock &
Roar, single-class experience is centered on Disney Juniors
new hit television series, The Lion Guard. We will explore the
African savannahs in a rip-roaring, fast-moving adventure, all set
to the thunderous beats of some of our favorite Kindermusik tunes

2nd

and music from The Lion Guard. Kindermusik is a research based

developmentally appropriate music and movement program for
children 0-7 years. Each class is packed full of fun activities such as
instrument exploration and play, singing, dancing and more, which
can help boost school readiness and have a positive impact on all
areas of a childs development. Space is limited, and pre-registration
is required. You must be a Nesmith Library cardholder to participate.
Stop by the library or call 432-7154 to register.
March 8
Pelham: Town Meeting/Elections, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Pelham
High School
Windham: Local Town Election, 7am-8pm at Windham High
School

8th

Friday, March 11
So, you think you can pitch? Come join Friends of
Windham Jaguars Baseball and Friends of Windham Jaguars
Softball just to see how good you are! First Pitch Pub Night
will be our season opener at the Castleton. This adult only
venue will be a casual and relaxed atmosphere filled with music,
dancing and lots of fun. Two of Windhams finest bands will be
playing throughout the night, Off Duty Angels and Pop RoKs. You
can rock out while showing off your pitching talents, buying a few
raffle tickets or enjoying incredible food which will be served from
6 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person (cash bar) and can
be purchased via check payable to Friends of Windham Jaguars
Baseball PO Box 352, Windham, NH 03087 or via PayPal: www.
friendsofjagsbaseball.org/first-pitch.html.

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Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12

& Friday & Saturday, March 18 & 19
The Windham High School theater company will perform
Disneys Tony award winning musical, Mary Poppins original
music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman,
WHS Auditorium, at 7 p.m. Sunday Matinee on March 13 at 2 p.m.
Reserved seating will be available for sale at ticketstage.com starting
Feb. 1 and at the door. $17 adult, $12 senior 65/student/child.
Tuesday, March 22
The Homeland Heroes Foundation - Helping Soldiers
nd
Every Day will hold a 1960s Dance Party, its third annual
Dinner Dance, from 6 to 11 p.m., at the Atkinson Country
Club. Dance the night away for a great cause! Music by
The Reminisants, live and silent auctions, prize wheel and more!
Reserve your table today! $60 per person. Tickets available at
HomelandHeroesFoundation.org or by calling (617) 910-6948. Visit
us at facebook.com/www.homelandhereosfoundation.org.

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Friday, March 25
Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored by the Pelham Outlaw
Program, 6 to 10 p.m., Harris Pelham Inn. Tickets: $30
each ($60 per couple). Includes: Pasta Dinner Buffet,
Dessert Buffet, Juice and Soda Bar. Great music from DJ Torre,
photography by Linda will be on-site. Tickets will be avail at the Parks
& Rec office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and through
Jen Moyer. (Contact recreation@pelhamweb.com or e-mail Jen at
Moyer jmoyer0905@gmail.com to reserve your tickets).

5th

Tuesdays, March 29 thru May 24

Are you interested in becoming debt free? This class will
change your life and your financial legacy! Get out of debt
and stay out of debt! Crossroads Church will host Financial
Peace University by Dave Ramsey. The class runs for 9 weeks.
Class starts promptly at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. If you have any
questions call 635-1556 or e-mail office@todaysjourney.org.

9th

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Norman David Paquette

Norman David Paquette, 79, a lifelong
resident of Pelham, passed peacefully at
home on Nov. 3, 2015.
Norman was born to Wilmer Paquette, also
known as Pa, and his wife Alice (Cinq Mars)
Paquette, also known as Ma, in Lowell,
Mass., on Dec. 20, 1935.
He was married to Robin (Coffey) LandryPaquette, also a Pelham resident, sharing 25
wonderful years together. They retired to the
beautiful town of Medway, Maine, in 2014.
From 1970 to 2013 Norman was the
Owner and Operator of Pelham Tire Shop, Route 38 in Pelham.
Many people recognized his business by the tilted Remington Tire
sign. To this day the sign remains in place, and people continue to
use it as a land mark!
Family and friends would say Norman was known for certain
things: his amazing smile, contagious laughter, kind soul, and his
generosity to those in need. He was also known for wearing blue
work Dickies seven days a week. Norman considered dress clothes
to be a pair of black work Dickies! During their wedding vows,
Robin called him her Knight in Blue Dickies!
Norman lived for his family and dear friends. He made many
great memories. He enjoyed hanging out in his shop, going to car
auctions, and deep sea fishing with his best friend, Walter Sikut.

He panned for gold, and helped make maple syrup with his fatherin-law, Ted Ward. Best of all, he loved spending time with his family
on RV trips, camping , canoeing on the Saco River, watching his
grandson display his amazing culinary skill. Those are just a few of
the many wonderful memories.
Norman is survived by his wife Robin (Coffey) Landry-Paquette;
his beautiful daughter, Norma Jean (Paquette) Trombley and her
husband Mark Trombley of Candia; his sons, Albert Albie Landry
III and Justin Landry of Lowell, Mass., granddaughter, Justine Morris
and great-grandson, Julian the Tornado Fernandez, of Candia;
granddaughter, Alesha Morris and great-granddaughter, Faith The
Princess Lawrence of Concord, N.H., and grandson, Matthew The
Chef Trombley of Candia. Surviving siblings, Irene Bourque of
Salem, Blanche Caron of Naples, Fla., and many, many, nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased is his first wife and dear friend, Jean (Koehler)
Paquette of Pelham. Predeceased siblings include Lucian, Leon,
Roland, Claire, Eva, Roger and Raymond Paquette.
At Normans request, there were no services. He chose to be
cremated and asked that his family spread his ashes at all his favorite
places.
For those wanting to send their condolences to the family mail
them to: The Paquette Family,
PO Box 405, Medway, Maine 04460. Please include a little note as
to how you met Norman, and special memories you shared. There
will be a collage made for the family to cherish.

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by Barbara OBrien
Less than eight hours after Windhams School District
Deliberative Session was adjourned, the moderator called the
towns session to order.
More than 100 registered voters had attended the earlier
meeting. Only 33 of them showed up for the towns deliberative
session on Feb. 6. The school district deliberative session lasted
for more than six hours; the towns version only an hour and a
half. Only four of the towns five selectmen were in attendance.
Selectman Bruce Breton did not attend.
There were 19 warrant articles to be considered during the
towns deliberative session, only eight on the school district side.
One of the major differences, of course, is the large delta between
the amount of money the town is requesting and the much larger
budget and other high-cost proposals being sought by the school
districts administration.
Only two of the warrant articles being proposed by selectmen
generated any substantial discussion. The first being Article 13,
which asked for permission to enact a lease agreement between
the town and Jay Yennaco, owner of Delahuntys Nursery, for
the former Windham Police Station on Route 111. The property
was most recently used by the school district as a preschool
facility, but was abandoned due to disrepair and returned to the
ownership of the town. The proposed warrant article asked for
an initial lease to Yennaco of five years and provided him with a
right of first refusal on an eventual purchase of the property. The
wording of the warrant article was changed at the deliberative
session, however, altering it from approving the proposal to
conducting a study of the town-owned property. The amendment
to the warrant article passed on a voice vote. There is currently

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for the new Premium Tax Credit (PTC). When taxpayers enrolled for
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had the option to choose to have some or all of the credit paid in
advance to their insurance company to lower their monthly
premium payments or they could claim all of the benefit through
their filed return. You must file a tax return to claim this credit, or if
you received advance credit payments to offset your premiums
throughout the year, you must file to reconcile these advance
payments with the actual amount allowed. Since income is
estimated at the time of plan sign up, taxpayers must now calculate
the actual credit allowed for the year based upon the actual income
received on the tax return. If excess payments were received during
the year, the excess amount will need to be added to the tax liability
on the return and be repaid.
Taxpayers are allowed a premium tax credit if they meet the
following criteria: 1) The taxpayer, spouse or dependents were
enrolled at some time in one or more plans offered through the
Marketplace. ( You are considered to be covered for a month of
MEC if you were enrolled and entitled to receive benefits for at least
one day during that month), 2) one or more of these individuals
were NOT eligible for another MEC (such as through your
employer) during the time enrolled in the Marketplace 3) and the
taxpayer is an applicable taxpayer. (You are an applicable taxpayer
if your household income is at least 100% but not more than 400%
of the federal poverty line (FPL) for your family size. If married, you
must file a joint return with your spouse, unless you are considered
"unmarried" for the Head of Household filing status. You cannot be
claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer.)
The Federal Poverty Line (FPL) is determined, adjusted for
inflation, and published at the beginning of each year by the US
Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is based upon family
size. The Premium Tax Credit for 2015 is based upon the 2014 FPL
that was available when enrollment started in 2014. ( I have
published a link at our website to view these tables)
The taxpayer's household income is the modified adjusted gross
income (MAGI) of the taxpayer, spouse if married filing a joint
return and all dependents listed on the taxpayers return who are
required to file a federal return for the year. MAGI for purposes of
the Premium Tax Credit, is the adjusted gross income on the return
(AGI) plus any excluded foreign income, nontaxable social security
benefits including tier 1 railroad retirement benefits (not SSI), and
any tax exempt interest.
A taxpayer is allowed a PTC only for months that a member of his
(her) family was enrolled in a plan through the Marketplace and not
eligible for another MEC from any other source. This includes
eligibility for Medicaid, Medicare or other government sponsored
programs. The taxpayer, spouse and others for whom the taxpayer
claims a personal exemption on the return, meeting these 2
requirements are part of the taxpayers "coverage family".
Taxpayers who purchased their MEC through the Marketplace, will
receive a Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement.
The information on the form includes monthly premiums applicable
to the SLCSP used to compute the credit, the total monthly premium
paid for the coverage of all family members, the amount of advance
credit payments and the SSN, names of all covered individuals, and
other required information. (The SLCSP is the second lowest cost
silver plan offered by the Marketplace. The Marketplace offers
Bronze, Silver Gold and Platinum)
This information must be entered into the Form 8962 Premium Tax
Credit. Since a taxpayer's MEC is considered on a month by month
basis, then the Form 1095-A and Form 8962 is broken down into
monthly segments. If plans change, family members change
throughout the year or the MEC is not met during any part of the
year, then the PTC can only be calculated on a month to month
basis and then totaled to determine the credit for the year. If
taxpayers are enrolled in the same qualified plan for all 12 months
and if their SLCSP does not change, then a single annual calculation
can be completed. Taxpayers must wait to receive their 1095-A
before attempting to complete their 2015 income tax return so that
Form 8962 can be completed correctly.

Selectman Lobbies for

Area Non-Profit Organization
by Barbara OBrien
Generally speaking, when it comes time for selectmen to
designate proposed funds to various area non-profit organizations,
an undertaking that is part of the annual budget process, they tend
to continue with what was given to these groups the previous year.
This year, however, Windham Selectman Joel Desilets, who
currently serves as vice chairman, brought one specific request to
the attention of the entire board. Prior to doing so, Desilets had
reviewed all such requests and looked into the level of services
each had provided to the residents of Windham.
The one that caught his eye was Community Caregivers of
Greater Derry, which provides assistance to elderly and disabled
residents of six communities, including Windham, a town that has
been receiving services since 1988. Desilets said that Community
Caregivers of Greater Derry has been receiving only $500 from
Windham for years, while providing a much higher level of
service. During 2015, Community Caregivers dedicated 2,500
hours to Windham residents for a value of $50,000 in services.
The services are provided to residents at no cost. They are 100
percent free, Desilets said.
To make the situation more dire, Community Caregivers of
Greater Derry will no longer be receiving funds from the United
Way; a loss of $10,000 to $12,000 annually. We should be
supporting this organization more fully, Desilets told his fellow

selectmen. Referring to a letter selectmen had received from

Community Caregivers, Desilets said a request had been made for
Windham to allocate $3,500 toward its operations.
Kristi St. Laurent, a resident and physical therapist, said it has
been her experience that Community Caregivers has always been
there to provide residents with whats needed. They are very
reliable, she said.
We cant fund all these organizations at the level theyre
requesting, Selectman Bruce Breton said. You could make a
compelling argument for most of them. A total of nine non-profit
organizations serve Windham and are partially funded by local
taxpayers. Desilets said that none of the other organizations had
asked Windham taxpayers for additional funding.
A motion to increase this years allocation to Community
Caregivers of Greater Derry to $3,500 failed on a vote of 3 to
2. Voting against the higher amount were Selectmen Al Letizio,
Jr., Roger Hohenberger and Bruce Breton. Voting to grant the
increase were Joel Desilets and Ross McLeod.
On a second motion, selectmen agreed to raise the 2016
allocation to Community Caregivers of Greater Derry to $2,000.
The motion passed unanimously on a 5 to 0 vote. Selectmen also
agreed to increase Windhams contribution to A Safe Place by
$500.

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told you would benefit from a cochlear implant? Do you have
questions about this technology? Now you can get the answers
you are seeking. Mark it on your calendar and come to the
Cochlear Implant and Hearing Information Night, Thursday, April
14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows
Road in Windham. Light refreshments will be provided. You are

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$5,000 in the proposed town budget for the Windham Planning

Board to conduct such a study.
The second warrant article to be amended was number 11,
which asks voters to approve an expenditure of $50,000 to be
used to complete an update of Windhams Master Plan, including
the hiring of a consultant to assist the planning board with
research and document preparation. While this project was
supported by the towns Capital Improvement Plan Committee, as
well as members of the planning board, as a part of the CIP plan
for 2016, selectmen had voted to support the project only as a
separate warrant article without reference to the CIP. Selectmen
had said they did not feel the expense meets the definition of
a capital project. Selectmen are in support of the need to
update the Master Plan, however. Following a discussion at the
deliberative session the CIP designation was added to Warrant
Article 11.
The 2016 town operating budget is being presented to voters in
Article 19 in the amount of $13,575,349, with a default budget of
$13,337,634, which is the same as last years approved operating
budget, with certain mandated adjustments. This years proposed
town operating budget is approximately 3.59 percent higher
than the 2015 approved version. Increases include cost-of-living
adjustments to salaries of 2 percent, as well as hikes in health
insurance premiums and contributions to the State Retirement
Fund. The 2016 town operating budget is moving on to Election
Day as proposed.
Registered voters will get the opportunity to vote on all 19 of
the proposed town warrant articles on Tuesday, March 8. Polls
will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Windham High School.

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Animal Rescue Network of N.E.

Pet Adoption Day

Sat., FEB 27th

First Congregational Church

3 Main St., Pelham, 11am 2pm

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603-233-4801

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ARNNE is always in need of volunteers! Positions available from direct care of

pups to behind-the-scenes fundraisers; please come by to meet us, meet the
pups, and shake a paw or two, to find out how you can help pets in need.

welcome to arrive earlier and the library regularly closes at 8 p.m.

Representatives from all three manufacturers of cochlear
implants will give a short presentation on their products, be
available to answer your questions, and have reading materials for
you to take home. They will have examples of the devices they
provide, including compatible hearing aids. For more information
about Cochlear, Med-El, and Advanced Bionics check out their
websites:
Advanced Bionics: www.advancedbionics.com
Cochlear: www.cochlear.com
Med-El: www.medel.com
During this event a cochlear implant recipient will be available
to answer your questions. They can share firsthand knowledge
about their journey and experiences with the cochlear implant
device and the impact it has made on their life.
Some topics that will be discussed; where to start, cochlear
implant components, how it works, before surgery, after surgery,
activation day, follow-up appointments, and more.
For more information or to RSVP e-mail Wendy at: NHhears@
gmail.com. RSVP is not required but is helpful.

Windham Citizen
Police Academy
Begins in April
submitted by Windham Police Department
Have you ever wondered how the Windham Police Department
really works? Do you want to ride with a Windham police officer
during a shift? If so, apply
today to participate in the
second annual Windham
Citizen Police Academy. This
exciting nine-week course will
show you the reality of police
work. The class will meet for
nine consecutive Mondays
from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting
April 11.
Topics to be discussed:
Criminal and Motor
Vehicle Law, Crime Scene
Investigation, DWI Law, SWAT,
Accident Reconstruction,
Firearms and much more!
For more information or to
obtain an application, contact
Sergeant Bryan Smith at 4345577 or bsmith@windhampd.
com.

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No Reduction in Proposed
School Construction Bond

Scholarship Applications Available

from the Windham Endowment
submitted by Stephanie Wimmer
As part of its support for education, the Windham
Endowment for Community Advancement proudly
administers scholarships for graduating high school
seniors from the Windham community. Some
awards are specifically for Windham High School
(WHS) students which are noted in the descriptions.
Scholarship applications will be available on Monday,
Feb. 1, at the Windham Endowment website, www.
windhamendowment.org.
For students graduating in 2016, 13 scholarships
totaling $18,500 are available:
The Windham Endowment Scholarship ($1,000)
is awarded to a graduating high school student
from Windham who has demonstrated significant
involvement in community service in Windham or
elsewhere, but particularly in activities that enhance
the quality of life for all Windham residents.
The Jean (McCartney) and Donald Beales Scholarship
($1,000), in memory of Jean McCartney Beales,
is awarded to a graduating WHS student who
is enrolled or will be enrolled in a degree or
certification program.
The Coish Family Scholarship ($1,000) is awarded
to a graduating WHS student who has participated
in one or more sports at Windham High School and
has consistently set an example of teamwork and
sportsmanship.
The Radhey Shyam Khanna Memorial Scholarships
(two, each for $2,500) will be awarded to graduating
WHS students who will enter a four-year degree
program with the intent to pursue a career in
engineering and/or computer science.
The Homai Khanna Memorial Scholarships (two,
each for $2,500) will be awarded to graduating
WHS students who show evidence of exceptional
community service.

The Dr. Henry E. LaBranche Scholarship ($1,000)

will be awarded to a graduating WHS student who
intends to pursue a career in public education and
who has demonstrated character and leadership
while at WHS. This scholarship and the collaborative
effort to establish its creation honors Dr. LaBranche
and his legacy to education.
The Timothy Skwiot Financial Services Scholarship
($500) is awarded to a graduating WHS student who
has shown through course work and extra-curricular
activities an interest in studying business at the
college level.
The Windham Visual Arts Scholarship ($500) is
awarded to a graduating WHS student who is
planning to study art and who has demonstrated
ability and interest in art.
The Windham Womens Business Connection - Carol
A. Yennaco Scholarship ($500), in memory of Carol
Yennaco, is awarded to a female graduating high
school student from Windham who has demonstrated
concern for her community through her volunteerism
and who has set an example of a positive, innovating
spirit.
Specific information about requirements for the various
awards are detailed in the applications. Applications
and scholarship policies are available at the Windham
Endowment website, www.windhamendowment.org. All
applications are due Tuesday, March 29.
The Windham Endowment for Community
Advancement is a non-profit community foundation
created to enhance the quality of life for all Windham
residents, now and for generations to come. The
Endowment provides a way for individuals, organizations,
and corporations to channel their philanthropic giving
for educational, cultural, recreational or environmental
initiatives within the town.

Declaration of Candidacy
Town of Pelham
Selectmen - 2 for 3 Years
Harold V. Lynde
Suzanne Amy Spencer
Town Clerk/Tax Collector - 1 for 3 Years
Dorothy A. Marsden
Town Moderator - 1 for 2 Years
Philip R. Currier
Budget Committee - 3 for 3 Years
Budget Committee - 2 for 2 Years
Michael Bilby
David Cronin
Cemetery Trustee - 1 for 3 Years
Walter J. Kosik, Sr.
Library Trustee - 2 for 3 Years
Darlene Michaud
Carol S. Beland
Library Trustee - 1 for 2 Years
Lori Adams
Trustee of Trust Funds - 1 for 1 year
Trustee of Trust Funds - 1 for 3 Years
Demetra Bergeron
Planning Board - 2 for 3 Years
Patrick Culbert
Timothy J. Doherty
Peter J. McNamara
Planning Board - 1 for 2 Years
Joseph Passamonte
Pelham School District

Town of Windham
Selectman - 1 for 3 Years
Jennifer Simmons
Gabriel Toubla
Moderator - 1 for 3 Years
Peter J. Griffin
Trustees of the Cemetery - 1 for 3 Years
Wendi Devlin
Trustees of the Library - 3 for 3 Years
Cathy Robertson-Souter
Patricia Barstow
Michelle M. Stith
Planning Board - 2 for 3 Years
Ruth-Ellen Post
Kristi St. Laurent
Stephen Mavrellis
Board of Adjustment - 2 for 3 Years
Michael Scholz
Heath Partington
Trustee of the Trust Fund - 1 for 3 Years
Supervisor of the Checklist - 1 for 6 Years
Mare E. Griffin
Roy K. Dennehy
Windham School District
School Board - 1 for 3 Years
Dennis Senibaldi
Matthew Rounds
Eileen Mashimo

School Board -2 for 3 Years

Thomas Gellar
G. David Wilkerson

A rendering of the proposed school addition and renovations to Windhams Golden Brook School
by Barbara OBrien
It appeared that members of the
Windham School Board were as
surprised as the public who attended the
Feb. 4 school board meeting; a session
that took place only one day before
the annual school district deliberative
session. The sole purpose of the Feb.
4 meeting was to discuss an update
on the estimated cost of the proposed
school construction project. Before the
school board meeting, there had been
a joint session with the building and
grounds committee, a group that has
been paramount in moving this proposal
forward.
For the past several weeks, the vast
majority of comments made about the
expected cost of the renovations and
addition to Golden Brook School, as
well as renovations to Windham Middle
School, had indicated that the price
would go down from the amount listed
on the warrant article ($38,950,000).
Such is not the case, however. As it turns
out, the building and grounds committee,
after consulting with several cost
estimators, unanimously recommended
that the bond amount remain unchanged.
As Building and Grounds Committee
Chairman Paul Gosselin put it, there were
cost reductions made in the proposed
construction plan, but there were also
added elements, including a larger
gymnasium, a serving kitchen, a larger
media center and two flex classrooms;
all for an additional 6,600 square feet.
We wound up back where we began,
Gosselin said, referring to the estimated
cost.
Theres a lot more to the project than
just the cost of building the building,
Gosselin explained, listing numerous
items such as soft costs, construction
management fees and a contingency
fund. Were not just paying for steel and
concrete, he noted.
According to Gosselin, the three
companies that provided cost estimates
were in close proximity to one another.
The latest firm that the Building and
Grounds Committee consulted came
up with an estimate of $40,611,000; an
amount $1,661,000 more than stated in
the warrant article. The first two firms
consulted eventually withdrew from the
process.
When questioned about the estimate
being substantially higher than the bond
amount, Gosselin said that he anticipates
that when bid day comes around there
will be several contractors submitting
bids and the competition should bring
the cost down. I think there will be

savings, but I cant tell you how much.

Building and Grounds Committee
member Gary Carbonneau said he feels
the published bond amount is a number
that the school district can live with,
because there are some reductions yet to
be made. If the bids come in too high,
put it out to bid again, he said.
Resident Cynthia Finn said she trusted
the expertise of the building and grounds
Committee and urged the school board
to let the people decide on Election
Day.
Committee member Rob St. Laurent
said he feels the bond amount listed
on the warrant article is a credible
number; adding that an actual cost
savings wont be known until theres a
contractor on board. Estimators only
advise, St. Laurent said. They analyze
what we ask them. Referring to the
proposed construction, he said, This is
the (educational) program we need, but
we have to have brick and mortar to put
it in.
Jim Gardner of the MacMillan
estimating firm said, Estimating is not
exact. Its not exactly a science. Its
an art. Gardner urged school board
members to stay with the bond number
that was already in the warrant article.
Its an accurate number, Gardner said.
This is a totally different project from
the one that was proposed last year,
resident and former facilities committee
member Rich Amari said, referring to the
$15 million project put forth through a
citizen petition in 2015; a proposal that
failed at the ballot box. This may be a
lot of money, but who am I to go against
what the administration says is needed,
Amari said, commenting that the price
tag is not likely to be less in the future.
Our kids deserve better than they have
now, he said.
Ingrid Nichols, of Banwell
Architects, said, Weve worked hard
in cooperation with the building and
grounds committee, the administration
and the school board. We all would
have liked to see the numbers go down.
Unfortunately, its this number that we
agree should be taken to the voters,
Nichols said. We dont want to go too
low and have problems, she urged.
School board member Daniel
Popovici-Muller asked if a new bond
for this project could be added to the
existing high school bond, in an attempt
to even out the payments. My gut says
no, Business Administrator Adam Steel
replied, but added that he will look into
the idea.

American Cancer Societys National Information Center

Provides Around-the-Clock Help
February is National Cancer Awareness Month
submitted by Lisa Osbahr,
American Cancer Society
Each year, the American Cancer Societys
National Cancer Information Center receives
about 800,000 calls, emails, and calls from
people who are in need of answers they may
need information and support or they may want
to volunteer or make a donation. Those contacts
lead to more than 1.7 million services being
provided. During February, National Cancer
Awareness Month, the society shares a reminder
that phone lines are open around the clock, 365
days a year, to ease fears and give people all the
answers they need about cancer.
While many people are familiar with the
research efforts of the American Cancer Society,
few are aware of the full scope of free services
available to cancer patients and their loved ones,
said Kevin Babb, vice president of the National
Cancer Information Center. These services can
be obtained through one easy toll-free call to the
American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
According to Babb, when an individual calls the
American Cancer Society they will be connected
to a cancer information specialist, not a recorded
message. These specialists, who staff the phone
lines 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365

days a year, are specially trained to listen to and

identify the needs of cancer patients and their
caregivers, then match them with services or
resources to meet their needs.
Our specialists really listen to where the
patient is in their cancer journey, Babb said.
Did they just get diagnosed and need educational
materials? Are they in the middle of treatment
and looking for a ride to their appointments?
We make sure to manage all requests through
to completion. No one will be left to navigate a
cancer experience alone when they reach out to
us.
Through the process of probing and clarifying,
NCIC specialists often discover that a persons
needs may go beyond their initial question. For
example, a woman asking about the side effects
of chemotherapy treatment actually may be
concerned about losing her hair and how to
prepare her children for this journey.
Road To Recovery is an in-demand service that
provides free transportation for a patient to and
from cancer-related appointments. The American
Cancer Society offers this program because many
cancer patients arent able to find consistent or
dependable transportation to their appointments,
keeping them from getting the lifesaving treatment

How Your Town

Voted in the NH
Presidential Primary
Pelham
Democrats
Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton
Republicans
Marco Rubio
Donald J. Trump
Jeb Bush
Ben Carson
Chris Christie
Ted Cruz
Carly Fiorina
John R. Kasich

1054
776
268
1647
297
57
177
346
76
271

Windham
Democrats
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders
Republicans
Jeb Bush
Ben Carson
Chris Christie
Ted Cruz
Carly Fiorina
John R. Kasich
Marco Rubio
Donald J. Trump

1049
990
413
84
349
418
146
596
527
1777

they need.
Transportation is the number one barrier to
cancer treatment for many patients, said Babb.
Some patients dont have a car, cant afford
the gas, or have friends and family that live too
far away and cant help out. Road to Recovery
matches each patient with a volunteer driver from
their area who comes to their home, takes them to
their appointments, and gets them back safely. Its
convenient and totally free.
Look Good Feel Better is a free program for
women who are undergoing cancer treatment.
Volunteer facilitators teach women to improve
their appearance and self-image through beauty
techniques designed to overcome the side effects
of chemotherapy and radiation. During the
sessions, licensed beauty professionals present
makeup, skin and nail care tips. They also
demonstrate how to disguise hair loss using
wigs, turbans and scarves. Each woman leaves
the session with a free goodie bag of makeup,
donated by major manufacturers, to help maintain
her new look. This program is a collaboration
between the American Cancer Society, Personal
Care Products Council Foundation, and the
Professional Beauty Association.
Women who battle with cancer fight more

than just the disease, Babb explains. Many

women feel a loss of identity from the side effects
of cancer treatments, such as hair loss or skin
issues. Look Good Feel Better gives women a
chance to feel like themselves again and enjoy
camaraderie with other women who are facing the
same issues.
The National Cancer Information Center can
provide information on smoking cessation, clinical
trials, and emotional and financial support. They
have access to thousands of resources and can
help cancer patients and their caregivers in both
English and Spanish with more than 200 other
languages available via a translation service.
Whatever their needs might be, no matter
how big or small, we always try to help, Babb
said. Even if a person is just lonely or scared
and needs to talk, were here. We are dedicated
to serving the needs of all cancer patients. Our
entire structure revolves around helping them get
well.
For more information about the many free
American Cancer Society patient programs and
services, or to learn how you can become a
volunteer or donate, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit
cancer.org.

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, January 25: 4:26 p.m. Medical emergency, Nashua Road.
Wednesday, January 27: 8:42 a.m. Medical emergency, Greeley
Road. 1:32 p.m. Responded to Hayden Road for report of
snowmobile on fire.
Thursday, January 28: 1:18 a.m. Medical emergency, Bridge Street.
9:39 a.m. Medical emergency, Old County Road. 11:07 a.m.
Medical emergency, Jericho Road. 6:49 p.m. Medical emergency,
Millstone Road. 8:18 p.m. Investigate alarm activation, Bridge
Street.
Friday, January 29: 5:05 a.m. Medical emergency, Old County
Road. 9:18 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bridge Street. 2:49 p.m.
Mutual Aid, Medical emergency, Lakewood Drive, Windham. 12:42
p.m. Medical emergency, Old Gage Hill Road. 4:30 p.m. Medical
emergency, Village Green.
Saturday, January 30: 9:14 p.m. Medical emergency, Nashua Road.
Sunday, January 31: 1:31 a.m. Medical emergency, Leonard Drive.
2:28 p.m. Responded to Mammoth Road for report of vehicle on

fire. 12:17 p.m. Responded to Blackstone Circle for report of motor

vehicle accident. 4:22 p.m. Medical emergency, Jennifer Drive.
6:16 p.m. Medical response, Main Street.

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No longer being on the voter checklist also affected the Joanis

ability to participate in the recent school district deliberative session;
a meeting at which Mike Joanis had planned to put forth a couple
of motions pertaining to the proposed budget. When he realized
he was no longer on the checklist, Joanis contacted the New
Hampshire secretary of state, as well as the state attorney general, to
find out if there was any way he could remedy the problem before
the beginning of the Feb. 5 deliberative session, scheduled for that
very evening. He was told that registration for the deliberative
session must be done a minimum of 10 days in advance. Joanis also
reported that, according to the attorney general, the supervisors of
the checklist had met the minimum standards of notification when
they issued the letters, even though they never reached the intended
recipients. Joanis daughter had also planned on participating in the
schools deliberative session, having made a four-hour drive home
from college, during the Feb. 5 snowstorm. We were not even
allowed to make the motions we had prepared, Joanis said.
Although the attorney general told Joanis that there was no
justification to reverse the decision of Windhams supervisors of
the checklist, he also said that most such officials, throughout New
Hampshire, only initiate removing someone from the checklist
after receiving a death notice, notification of a felony having been
committed, or a notice from another town stating that a person
had registered to vote in that location. As to the extent Windhams
supervisors of the checklist might have gone beyond the state
minimum requirements, Joanis said, When I asked why this was
being done, I got no good answer.
The process is probably not as uniform across New Hampshire
as it should be, Bates said. According to Bates, the supervisors
of the checklist held seven meetings between the time the Joanis
relocated their residence and the deliberative session; meetings
where anyone could have registered to vote. These meetings were
advertised in the newspaper as well, Bates said. We do far more
than any supervisors in the past have done to make the process easy
for residents to register to vote.
According to Joanis, the current supervisors of the checklist sent
out 1,400 such letters this past fall; approximately 700 of which
were returned to town hall. Theyre on a rampage trying to clean
up the checklist, Joanis said, adding that the current supervisors
say this task had been neglected for the past 15 years. Apparently,
this past year was the first time such letters were issued. Joanis
wondered how many of the other residents in the same situation
were not even aware of it yet. The supervisors of the checklist are
not protecting the citizens of Windham, Joanis said. Why arent
they allowing these letters to be forwarded? Joanis asked. Its just
wrong, he added. They are costing me the right to vote.
Bates said the supervisors are not required to investigate any
further when letters are returned. We dont scrutinize any of the
envelopes, he said. We are only required to retain them for our
files. Bates said there are more than 9,000 residents registered to
vote in the Town of Windham. Its unrealistic to think that were
monitoring them all, he said.
Joanis also wondered if he had been targeted in being removed
from the voter checklist, because of his recent public comments in
opposition to the opinions of certain school board members. He
also mentioned that Eileen Mashimo is currently a candidate for
school board and appears to be supportive of the two school board
members with whom Joanis has had recent disagreements. It
certainly smells funny, Joanis said. Its either maliciousness or
ignorance in carrying out their duties. If they cant handle the job
of supervisor of the checklist, theyre not fit to be a school board
member or a state representative.
Supervisor David Bates is also a New Hampshire state
representative. Were not targeting anyone, Bates said. I actually
feel bad for Mr. Joanis, but he could have easily prevented this
problem if he had just come into town hall and notified us of his
change of residence.
As for Joanis allegations that Mashimo was involved in removing
his family and him from the voter checklist for personal gain, Bates
said, Its politically motivated. Its an attempt to manipulate the
upcoming election. Mr. Joanis is trying to dream up a conspiracy,
a grand scandal. Hes making bizarre claims against us, especially
Eileen (Mashimo), he said. Its quite disturbing the way he and his
wife are trying to discredit Eileen. Its quite despicable!
Joanis also commented that Bates and Mashimo were very much
aware that he still lives in Windham, since they both see him
routinely at school board meetings. They could have told me that
our name was on the list to be removed, Joanis said. They said
they didnt even know that the Joanis family had been removed from
the voter checklist, Joanis stated. They even seemed surprised
when they were told our new address is on the returned envelopes;
the ones that were dumped in that box at town hall.
Its ridiculous to say we know everyone that receives a
notification, Bates said, noting that he had never met either Wendy
or Madelyn Joanis. He also said he wasnt aware that the family had
moved until Joanis confronted him at town hall last week.
Joanis said that Bates became agitated during their conversation
and asked him if he was going to make a big deal out of this. Of
course, I am, Joanis said he told Bates. It seemed as if his biggest
concern was that I was going to go public, Joanis said.
Bates said he didnt ask Joanis whether he was going to go
public, but only responded to Joanis threats that he was going to
let everyone at the deliberative session, as well as through social
media, know about his complaint. Bates said he only indicated that
he would respond if Joanis brought forth his allegations.
Joanis noted that an absentee ballot for the Feb. 9 primary
election showed up for Madelyn Joanis on Feb. 6, the day after the
school district deliberative session. There was no designation on the
envelope that the ballot shouldnt be forwarded, he said.
Going forward, Joanis said he plans to file a written complaint
to the New Hampshire Attorney Generals Office. He said he also
plans to attend an upcoming selectmens meeting to inform them
of the situation. I just want to make sure that Windham residents
know whats going on, Joanis said. In the meantime, Joanis said
he and his wife planned to register to vote at the Feb. 9 Presidential
Primary. That wont be a problem, Bates said. They are
obviously Windham residents.

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Voter Checklistcontinued from front page

Pelham - Windham News | February 12, 2016 - 9

submitted by Pelham Police Department

On Feb. 9, at approximately 9:08 a.m., Pelham police officers
responded to the area of Burns and Marsh roads for a reported loose
pig. Upon arrival Pelham officers were able to locate the pig on
Marsh Road in the area of the high school where residents were
casting their votes for the presidential primary. The 600-pound

pig made its way into the high school parking lot where Pelham
residents were parking their vehicles while they voted. Pelham
officers were able to determine that the pig came from a local farm
and contacted the owner. The owner subsequently came to the high
school and retrieved the pig.

Candidates File for Office in Windham

by Barbara OBrien
The filing period for public office in the Town of Windham ended
on Jan. 29, and the final list of candidates for the March 8 election
includes several contested races.
There are three candidates listed on the ballot for the single
open position on the Windham School Board, but one of those
candidates, Matthew Rounds, decided to drop out a few days
after registering for the race. The two candidates who remain are
incumbent Dennis Senibaldi and newcomer Eileen Mashimo.
Senibaldi is currently completing his first three-year term on the
school board.
On the town side, there are two candidates vying for the one
open seat on the Windham Board of Selectmen: Jennifer Simmons
and Gabriel Toubia, neither of whom has served on the board of
selectmen previously, are seeking a three-year term. Incumbent
and Chairman Al Letizio, Jr. has chosen not to seek re-election to a
second term as selectman.
The two open positions on the Windham Planning Board are also
contested races this year. Vying for the two three-year terms are
incumbents Ruth-Ellen Post and Kristi St. Laurent. They are being
challenged by Stephen Mavrellis.

The Supervisor of the Voter Checklist position is also contested.

The single six-year position is being sought by incumbent Mary
Griffin and challenger Roy Dennehy.
The remaining elected positions are not being challenged. They
include:
Town Moderator, a two-year position, held by Peter Griffin;
Trustee of the Cemetery, a three-year position, held by Wendi
Devlin;
Trustees of the Nesmith Library, three positions for three-year
terms, held by Cathy Robertson-Souter, Patricia Barstow and
Michelle Stith;
Zoning Board of Adjustment, two three-year positions, held by
Michael Schotz and Heath Partington;
No one filed for the one three-year open position as Trustee of the
Trust Fund.
The Womans Service Club of Windham will hold its annual
Candidates Night on Tuesday, Feb. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. at the
town hall on Lowell Road. A question and answer period will be
conducted. Registered voters are encouraged to attend. Elections
will be held on Tuesday, March 8. The polls, located at Windham
High School, will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Teacher of the Year has Spent Three Decades

Kindling a Fire in Students
by Barbara OBrien
Lauri Putnam, this years Teacher of the Year for the Windham
School District, has been working at Golden Brook School for the
past three decades.
The announcement of Putnams award was made during the
Feb. 5 Windham School District Deliberative Session by Interim
Superintendent Tina McCoy. While announcing the award, Dr.
McCoy commented on the difficulty of choosing just one educator
from among some truly amazing teachers throughout the entire
school district. The decision came down to selecting someone who
goes above and beyond expectations again and again, McCoy said,
before naming physical education instructor Lauri Putnam as this
years recipient.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring agreed with McCoys
assessment of the faculty. We have really great educators in
Windham, teachers who consistently show their interest in our
children.
Golden Brook Principal Ryan OConnor, one of Putnams former
students, presented the award. Lauri Putnam has been making a

difference in childrens lives for nearly 30 years, OConnor said,

commenting that he recalls when she arrived in Windham from
Houlton, Maine in 1986. Ive never known a more selfless, humble,
enthusiastic and resilient person, OConnor remarked. She has
kindled a fire in students every day of her tenure in Windham, he
said. Lauri has seen a lot of change in those 30 years, OConnor
continued, but she has steadfastly remained a leader among her
peers. She is a trusted colleague and an accomplished negotiator,
he said, before turning the microphone over to Putnam.
Putnam told the audience that she was truly honored to receive
the 2016 Teacher of the Year Award, saying she was fortunate to
have worked in the Windham School District for all these years,
along with an outstanding team of educators. This is not a
responsibility I have taken lightly, Putnam said. It is my job to
make every lesson both fun and relevant to my students. I want
them to learn something new every day. Looking back on her years
as a teacher in Windham, Putnam said, I hope that all my students
have felt they were treated fairly and with kindness; that they always
believed they were better than they were the day before.

Got Technology Expertise?

by Barbara OBrien
Members of the Windham School Board are looking for residents
who are interested in serving on the new technology committee.
There are some 3,500 electronic devices in the Windham School
District, said School Board Chairman Ken Eyring. Thats more
devices than students and faculty combined.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy said that technology
permeates so many levels of infrastructure within the Windham
School District that seeking the advice of experts within the

community is the correct step to take. The purpose of the new

committee will be to make formal recommendations to the school
board and to assist in developing a five-year technology plan. The
committee would serve in an advisory role only.
Anyone with expertise in this area, who is interested in
volunteering for the technology committee, is asked to submit a
letter of intent to SAU 95 at DDizzaz@Windhamsd.org or to contact
one of the school board members.

New Principal- continued from front page

The PWN reached out to Superintendent of Schools Amanda
Lacaroz and all school board members via e-mail with the question:
The Pelham~Windham News has received information that the
Pelham High Principal, Dr. Dorothy Mohr, of many years will not
have her contract renewed for next year.
Will you confirm or deny that and do you have a comment about
the situation?
Superintendent Lecaroz replied by the end of the day; her e-mail
follows. There has been no response from any of the school board
members.
Dear Len:
Thank you for checking as that is not accurate. Through the
leadership of Dr. Mohr, Pelham High School has seen many changes
over the last two decades, dramatic changes such as competency
based education and the development of Pathways for student
learning. As we usher in the next phase of change: a new facility,
1:1 technology for students, and personalized learning, the next ten
years will bring about a redefinition of Pelham High School. As we

embark on this journey, having a leadership team that will be able to

see this next phase all the way through to fruition is critical. To that
end, Dr. Mohr has decided to move on to other opportunities and
allow the next group of leaders to guide Pelham High School through
the next phase of development. She will be leaving the Pelham
School District on June 30, 2016 and we wish her well in her future
endeavors.
Sincerely,
Amanda Lecaroz
Dr. Mohr spoke to the paper on Tuesday at which time she
confirmed that she would be submitting her resignation to the school
board shortly and, if it is accepted by them, would finish her tenure
at Pelham High School at the end of June this year. She explained
that this seemed to be the best option for her as we spoke about the
high school and its transition from a factory to a school and soon a
state-of-the-art facility. Did you know that Pelham High School has a
less than 1 percent dropout rate, and most students leave there going
into the future prepared?

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Kristi St. laurent for Planning Board

to buy a reusable bag. Your support would be greatly appreciated. The

Pelham Good Neighbor Fund committee would like to thank Hannaford for
choosing them as the beneficiary for this wonderful program.
Frank Sullivan, Pelham good Neighbor Fund

In 2012, I was appointed to serve on the Windham Capital Improvements

Program (CIP) Committee. I served as the Vice Chair in 2014 and 2015.
During my time on the CIP, I have gained an understanding of the capital
needs of our town departments. The CIP serves as a planning tool for
capital needs in our community.
I am running for selectman because I recognize that our town has grown
considerably over the past decade. With the expansion of I-93 and the
changes to Route 111, Windham is at a crossroads. The decisions we
make today will shape our town for generations to come. We need fiscally
conservative leadership to maintain the desirability of our community while
ensuring adequate infrastructure. With my experience in finance and my
commitment to our community, I promise to bring that leadership to the
Board of Selectmen. I will work with my fellow board members to keep our
tax rate low, control costs, and ensure that our town plans for the future with
smart growth and development.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to introduce myself. I look
forward to meeting you and sharing more information with you in the days
to come. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact
me at jennis1623@hotmail.com or like Jennifer Simmons for Selectman
on Facebook.
I hope to see you, and have your support, at the polls on March 8 at
Windham High School.

My name is Kristi St. Laurent and I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday,
March 8, for re-election to the Windham Planning Board.
I have had the honor to serve on the Planning Board for the past six
years as an elected member of the Board and for two years prior to that as
an appointed Alternate Member. For two years in this most recent term I
served as Chair of the Board.
I was drawn to the Planning Board because I could see that there were a
lot of changes in Windhams future and I wanted to be sure those changes
reflect the character and image of Windham a town full of history and
community pride. Windham has seen significant business and residential
growth in the past eight years, as well as large changes with Route 93 and
Route 111.
During this next term the Board will be completing the Master Plan
Update as well as considering the most significant non-residential growth in
many years. I ask you for a seat at the table again to provide a voice for the
Town, one that listens intently to public input.
I look forward to seeing you around town during this campaign season
and I hope to see you at the Womens Service Club of Windham Candidates
Night on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Kristi St. Laurent, Windham

gabe Toubia for Board of Selectmen

My name is Gabe Toubia and with this letter I am declaring my candidacy
for a seat on the Windham Board of Selectmen.
My family and I have been residents of Windham for almost 10 years.
Having previously lived in many places, I assure you that I speak with
experience when I say we all live in a great town. As our town continues to
grow and change, I want to help guide that progress to ensure Windham
retains the quality and character that makes it such a desirable place to live.
I am running for the open position on the Board of Selectmen because
I possess a valuable mix of education and work experience that will be a
great asset to the Board of Selectmen. My education includes an MBA
from Binghamton University (NY) and a Certificate in Investment Banking
from New York University. In addition to my previous and current public
service to our town, my resume includes over twenty years of working in
the banking and finance field. This strong background will enable me to
effectively serve as your Selectman.
As a current Alternate Member of the Planning Board, I have seen the
substantial growth of Windham and this growth is not expected to abate any
time soon. As a recently appointed member of the newly formed Windham
School District Finance Committee, I will be joining a great team of
experienced and dedicated members with the necessary background to bring
efficiency to the Towns largest budget expense item.
As your Selectman, I will remain involved with the Planning Board
and the Windham School District Finance Committee. This broad scope
of public service will uniquely position me to bring best practices to the
most important decision making bodies in our town. Having said this, my
candidacy is based on the following platform:

I will always support policies that serve the best interest of the
citizens of Windham while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

I will always foster transparency with the citizens of Windham

and all Departments and Committees that serve the town.

I will always strive to maintain a strong and dynamic working

relationship with all Departments and Committees that serve the
citizens of Windham.

I am dedicated to serving the Windham Community and will

always be receptive to the concerns and comments of all Windham
residents.
Over the next few weeks as you see me campaigning, I hope to meet and
speak with as many of my fellow town citizens as possible. I want to learn
about your concerns and suggestions for our great town and I would like
you to learn more about me. I look forward to earning your support to
become the next selectman in Windham and I respectfully ask for your vote
on March 8.

Jennifer L. Simmons, Windham

Jennifer Simmons herself

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My name is Jennifer Simmons and I am running for the open position on

the Windham Board of Selectmen. I am writing to ask for your support in
the upcoming town election on March 8.
My husband, David, and I have resided in Windham for over 14 years.
We are the proud parents of two, active sons. I believe that the backbone
of every community is its volunteers. As a committed volunteer, I have
leveraged my degree in accounting and my experience in corporate finance
to further the cause of multiple Windham organizations and bring our
citizens together. I was a board member and later President of the Friends
of the Library of Windham (FLOW) where I worked with a tremendous
group of volunteers that helped to raise money to support the needs of our
librarys many services. As a three-year chair of our Annual Strawberry
Festival, I was instrumental in growing the event to the point where it had
to be moved to Windham High School. As President of the Windham PTA,
I oversaw a 100 percent increase in membership with the collaboration of
many dedicated board members and Windham citizens. Windhams PTA
is an integral part of bringing the community together. The PTA organizes
events to connect Windham families and the community including: ice
cream socials, movie nights, book fairs, scholarships, duck races, and the list
goes on and on. Throughout the years, I have lent my time and talent to
other organizations in our community including Helping Hands and the
Windham Endowment. I have been fortunate to stand alongside so many
citizens dedicated to supporting our community. Along the way I have
had the privilege to also work with our communitys police, fire and school
departments.

The Community Development Department and Windham Economic

Development Committee would like to thank Wilsons Tire & Auto Service
for being the February Community Business Sponsor for the Windham
Community Economic Development website. Visit the website at www.
windham-nh.com to see the Wilsons Tire & Auto Service ad and find a link
to their website. Wilsons Tire & Auto Service is a one-stop-shop for all your
automotive needs, from breaks and alignments to full automotive engine
repair. Take a few minutes to check out this local business to see what
services they can offer you and your family and dont forget to thank them
for their support of community economic development in Windham.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham

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of their commitment and financial support for our Neighbors In Need
of Pelham for their household expenses since 1969. For the month of
February, the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund will receive a $1 direct donation
from each purchase of the specially designed blue Good Kama reusable
bags at the Hannaford Store located at 150 Bridge St., Pelham. The cost of
the bag is $2.29 each. They are encouraging the people in the community

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by Laurie Jasper
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Hampshire First in the Nation Presidential
Primary will be over and added to the record
books. After months of town hall meetings,
diner stops, interviews, debates, polls, phone
calls and mailers, the candidates and their

by Representative Stephen Bullock, a

Democrat from Richmond, N.H., passed
the Legislature in 1913 to allow the
citizens to vote directly for the delegates
who would choose the president, rather
than high-ranking party members.
House Bill 430 ordered the states first
presidential primary to be held on the
third Thursday of May in 1916. Before
the 1916 election, Republican Legislator
John Glessner from Bethlehem amended
Bullocks law to change the date to the
second Tuesday in March, to coincide
with town meeting dates and thereby save
the towns the expense of two elections.
Bullock, who died in 1941, received
little or no recognition for sponsoring the
original bill. In 1952, the rules changed
to allow voting directly for the candidates
instead of delegates.
In 2001, NH Secretary of State William
Gardner and former NH Governor Hugh
Gregg were conducting research for
their book, Why New Hampshire? The
First-In-The-Nation Primary State, which
was subsequently published in 2003, and
located Bullocks granddaughter.

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any role in the start of the New Hampshire
primary, Gardner told me during a recent
interview. Gardner and Gregg visited with
Bullocks granddaughter and were even able to
show her a copy of his handwritten legislation.
When Bullocks granddaughter died, her family
donated Bullocks legislative items, including his
old roll top desk, to Gardner for the state. This
year, to commemorate the 100th anniversary,
all presidential candidates signed the official
paperwork to file for the New Hampshire Primary
on the Bullock desk. In addition, the original
ballot box from Bullocks Richmond was set upon
the desk.
New Hampshire State Law requires the primary
to be held at least seven days ahead of any other
primary and the secretary of state has exclusive
power to set the date. This year Gardner, who has
held office since 1976 and is the longest currently
serving secretary of state in the United States,
announced the official date while unveiling a
poster commemorating the 100th anniversary. I
unveiled the poster to all the reporters and then
just waited for them to figure it out. WMURs Josh
McElveen was the one who noticed the date on
the poster, said Gardner.
The poster includes a picture of Stephen
Bullock, commemorative Democrat and
Republican sample ballots for the 2016 election,
and pictures of 81 ballot boxes that were issued to
the towns and cities by the state in the late 1890s.
The towns whose names are written in red on
the poster have used their ballot box in elections
every year since 1892. Secretary of State Gardner
explained that the ballot boxes have mechanisms
similar to an old wringer washing machine
with an attached bell that rings when a ballot is
added and a counter keeps track of the number
of entries. It is quite remarkable that so many of
the boxes are still in existence, and quite possible
that other towns may still locate the original box.
About two weeks ago Hollis said what is this?
They found theirs, said Gardner. The Hudson
box was not located.
Hudsons Town Moderator Paul Inderbitzen
framed two of the commemorative posters and
placed one at town hall, and the other is presently
displayed in the foyer of Rodgers Memorial
Library.

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PMA Students Take

to the Slopes

Pelham Tiger Scouts Tour Hannaford

Courtesy photos

submitted by Kim Masse

The Pelham Tiger Scouts of Pack 610 Den 5 toured Hannafords
on Thursday, Jan. 28. Along with learning about healthy food
choices, the Scouts got a behind-the-scenes look at how a grocery
store works. They enjoyed seeing where the meat is packed,
cookies are frosted, and boxes are crushed. Their favorite activity
was watching the pallet lifter in action.

Courtesy Photos

Joey Ribeck, grade 5

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submitted by Presentation
of Mary Academy, Hudson
The students at the Presentation
of Mary Academy are embracing the
cold. The ski club is in full swing.
For the past month, students have
been heading to Pats Peak for a day of
skiing and snowboarding.
The Ski Club co-advisor, Deanna
Tardif said, I started the program six
years ago and weve grown each year.
We had 51 students join this year.
The kids love hanging out together
outside of the school setting. The
program is a huge success thanks to
the volunteers who help chaperone
the 51 students. The program is open
to grades one and up.
The mountain sets the fees each
year and students can choose from a
variety of packages. Some include a
lift ticket only, lift ticket and lesson, lift
ticket and rental etc. Each student gets
bonus lift tickets for signing up. The
students look forward to purchasing
their discounted cafe cards to treat
themselves to the famous Pats Peak
giant M&M cookie! It has become a
weekly tradition on the Presentation of
Mary Academys campus to see the ski
club coach bus come rolling through
the parking lot.

Diego Mendes, grade 4

Carlo Catalan, grade 5

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Hampshires education from
Republican Gubernatorial
day one for selfish reasons,
Candidate Chris Sununu
for my kids, and ultimately for
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your kids.
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facing New Hampshire,
area residents about his bid
Sununu stated: There
for governor.
shouldnt be politics in the
Sununu graduated from
substance abuse issue. New
MIT with a Bachelor of
Hampshire needs to be
Science degree in civil/
aggressive on the prevention
environmental engineering
side, and New Hampshire
and worked for 10 years
needs bold innovative
cleaning up hazardous waste
programs on the recovery
sites. In 2010, Sununu led
side. It is wrong, Sununu
a group of investors in the
said, as a state we put less
buyout of Waterville Valley
resource into the substance
Ski Resort where he currently
abuse issues than any other
works as chief executive officer and employs over 700 people.
state in the country, but we have one of the most severe
Concurrently, Sununu is serving his third term on the Executive
problems.
Council representing 32 cities and towns in Rockingham and
New Hampshire received a 12 million dollar grant, from
Hillsborough counties.
the federal government, but a concrete plan for spending that
Leadership really matters in this state, Sununu told the
grant money has yet to be put into place. Sununu advocates to
crowd in Pelham. You have to understand business to grow
prioritize the use of that money quickly, to push the substance
the economy. We have not had the executive leadership in the
abuse issues to the top of the priority list.
corner office that knows how to do that. People in office tend to
We need leadership and accountability, said Sununu, and
think in two-year chunks from election to election and that
thats one of the reasons I am running for governor.
thinking has slow-rolled us into mediocrity. New Hampshire is
a great state, but we can and must do better for our people, our
communities, and for the businesses that power our economy.
As governor, Sununu would put New Hampshire on a path for
a long-term strategy.
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with his finger on the pulse of what is most important in the
state: energy, education, and the drug crisis.
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Sununu backs Senator Kelly Ayottes statements regarding the
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Thumbs down to ice fisherman out on

Cobbetts Pond in 42 degree weather this Thursday.
It is selfish to be out there, endangering just not
themselves but the first responders that would
have to fish them out if they went through the
ice. This is precisely what happened in Andover
on Monday afternoon when three ice fishermen
fell in and almost drowned, requiring a firefighter
rescue team to risk their own hides to cut off
Darwin at the pass.

Thumbs up to Obamacare and thumbs down

to every Republican presidential candidate, all
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Please give the
of whom will work overtime to repeal the law
residents of Bushfield Road in Pelham a gift. Slow
if elected in November. There are currently 25
down to 30 mph speed limit. We see cars, trucks
million Americans paying into the system, all of
and motorcycles going 50 and 60 and 70 miles
them depending on this important coverage for
per hour at different varied times. If you dont
themselves and their families. The GOP spent the
slow down some family member will be killed or
early days of this landmark bill lying about death
severely injured. You dont want to hit a dog, cat
panels and a government takeover of healthcare
or wild animal. Please keep the speed limit to 30
in their ugly attempts to scuttle it before it even
miles per hour.
began. And
Thank you.
now, despite
its overall
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the morning school bus. How do you know that
up to the gentleman who created a cricket for my
every one of those little kids actually got on the
uncle to give to my aunt as a wedding anniversary
bus if you or an assistant are not there to watch? I
gift 30 years ago and who will now re-create it
can bet the same thing happens in the afternoon.
for her for the same price it was made 30 years
Familiarize yourself with the rules of day care
ago. A big thumbs up to caring and considerate
licensing.
people. And for those who arent, and you know
who you are, I have nothing to say.
Thumbs down to the local landscaper who
seemed proud to admit at the Kasich Town Hall
Thumbs down to Bruce Bretton. He runs
event that he hired an illegal alien and pays him
around the state for the last six months endorsing
using a fraudulent stolen social security number.
G. Pataki for President. Guess what Bruce;
spending in Windham is going up by close to 4
Thumbs down, way down, to the Pelham
percent. Your priorities are all wet and nobody
Highway Department. The conditions of the
would vote for that clunker of a politician.
Pelham roads during this storm are deplorable.
It started snowing at 5 a.m. and it is now 3 p.m.
Thumbs up. We just want to thank Dr.
and our road has not been cleaned up yet. This
Dorothy Mohr, Principal of Pelham High School,
is only the second storm we have had so the
for her 30-plus years of service and contributions
budget cannot be depleted or can it? I hope the
to the Pelham School District and community of
Selectmen think long and hard before they have
Pelham. We are deeply disheartened to hear that
the Transfer Station combined with this inept
you are leaving us, and your presence in the halls
Highway Department!
of our high school will be dearly missed by the
as it is. No more raises.

Thumbs up to Ms. Archambault and Mrs.

Fothergill of Windham Center School for putting
together a wonderful Fourth Grade Band Concert
and Fourth Grade Winter Concert, respectively!

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it is legal. If you think they are going to make
cigarettes illegal and lock us up you are sadly
mistaken. Youre just angry and hateful. I wonder
what youre really angry about. Why dont you
spew your venomous and hateful words toward
more important environmental issues? Stop
worrying about people who choose to smoke
cigarettes and be more angry about the overdose
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Thumbs down to The Donald not

participating at the Republican debate due to a
commentator being a lightweight. And if that
ridiculous and absurd statement wasnt enough,
how about this one. I could stand in the middle
of Times Square and shoot someone and still not
lose any votes. People, are you kidding me?
Thumbs down to the green leaning Tower of
Pisa at the Village Green. In the spring, replant
and correct that warped tree. Everything else
looks pretty good, so correct that.
Thumbs down to the Windham real estate
appraiser that has an agenda against Pelham. He
has crushed many good deals in Pelham with his
unfair appraisals. Has anyone else noticed this?
Thumbs down to any proposed contract
money increase for the teachers. They get plenty

State House Fourth Graders

Select Bush and Clinton
submitted by NH House Communications Ofce
Each school year fourth graders from throughout
the Granite State tour the New Hampshire State
House as part of their educational curriculum. This
year, as part of the 100th anniversary celebration of
the New Hampshire primary, the students took the
opportunity to take part in the Kids Vote campaign
by casting their ballots just as their parents would do
on primary day.
There is a tremendous amount of history to be
learned in our State House as we celebrate the 100th
New Hampshire Primary. It is great to have our
young people involved in the primary while learning
about its storied history at the same time, said
House Speaker Shawn Jasper.
Between Dec. 8 and Feb. 9, nearly 900 fourth
graders placed their ballots in a special ballot box
located in the State House visitors center. When
the ballots were counted today by Virginia Drew,
the director of the visitors center, Gov. Jeb Bush and
Secretary Hillary Clinton were victorious.
Bush took the Republican primary with 27 percent
of the vote. Donald Trump was a close second with
25 percent. On the Democratic side, Clinton easily

outdistanced Senator Bernie Sanders of neighboring

Vermont, 66 percent to 25 percent.
Having gotten to hear from fourth graders around
the state over the last four primaries it has been
interesting to see how close their votes are to the
adults who will be voting in New Hampshire, said
Drew.
Republican Primary
Gov. Jeb Bush
27%
Donald Trump
25%
Sen. Marco Rubio
13%
Carly Fiorina
13%
Dr. Ben Carson
10%
Gov. Chris Christie
4%
Sen. Ted Cruz
3%
Gov. John Kasich
1%
Sen. Rick Santorum
1%
Gov. Gilmore, Mike Huckabee,
Gov. Pataki and Rand Paul combined accounted
for 3%
Democratic Party
Secretary Hillary Clinton 66%
Sen. Bernie Sanders
25%
Gov. Martin OMalley
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student body, faculty and staff of PHS. Our loss at

PHS is the next districts fortunate gain.
Thumbs up, way up, to Dr. Dorothy Mohr.
Starting out at PHS as an English teacher, she later
was hired as Assistant Principal to then quickly
find her true calling when she was chosen as the
Principal 13 years ago. Dr. Mohr is a passionate
and committed leader. Her dedication to the
Pelham community is undeniable. Dr. Mohr is
extremely loyal and has always advocated for her
students, their families and her staff to get them
the very best when they needed it most. Please,
PSB, think long and hard before accepting Dr.
Mohrs letter of resignation. We, the Pelham
community, do not want to see her go.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. I cant believe
that we as a Pelham community are supposed to
believe the untruths that the superintendent and
school board are expecting us to accept regarding
Principal Mohr of PHS. We are supposed to
believe after 30 years in which Principal Mohr has
dedicated herself to our community, now out of
the blue, wants to move on to other opportunities?
Principal Mohr who has been such an integral part
of the new PHS addition, has embraced the new
technology coming our way for our kids next year
and is overseeing numerous new staff hired this
past year now decides she wants to walk away?
Sorry, this family is not buying it. We, as the
taxpayers, have the right to voice our opinions and
should have input on decisions of this magnitude.
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Windham Shows
off Top-Notch
Talent in Indoor
Championships
by Craig Smith
On Feb. 7 Windhams track and field team put on a show
at the Division II NHIAA Indoor Championships. Twenty-four
schools were represented for the mens division and 20 for the
womens. The competition was fierce, and every school had at
least one individual perform at a high enough level to earn points
for the school, but Windham fed off of the challenge and the
men finished fifth overall with 28 points beside the women who
finished ninth with 14.
Windham performed so well, not only because of their stellar
individual performances, but because they work well as a unit,
grinding out victories for their teammates as they looked on. The
slick performances in the relays especially gave the unit a boost
in the standings. They finished second overall in the 4 x 200
meter relay (1:35.04) earning eight points as well as two points
from a fifth-place finish at the 4 x 800 meter relay (8:50.93).
Beyond the stellar team performer it was thanks to Alex Jonson
that Windham skyrocketed towards the top. His time of 7.73
on the 55 meter hurdles was good for first overall among all
performers, being one of only two participants to finish faster
than eight seconds. He earned 10 points overall, giving his
group a huge boost. The 55 meter dash would also prove to be
a high-scoring affair for the Jaguars as Riley Parent (6.80) finished
third overall earning six points, and Jared Hathway (6.82) finished
fifth overall with two points.
The womens division would see similar results to the mens in
the relays. They finished fourth overall in the 4 x 800 meter relay
(10:23.41) to earn four points and fourth in the 4 x 200 meter
relay (1:51.81) for another four.
The team would get some help from Susie Poore whose time
of 10:41.80 was good for fourth overall in the 3000 meter
run. Her speed and stamina earned her team four points and
earned her a spot as an elite competitor, earning the ire of the
other competitors. Lexi Lewis would also impress with her
performance in the 300 meter dash as she finished fifth overall
with a lightning fast time of 42.97 that would earn the team two
points.
It shouldnt come as a surprise anymore that these athletes
continue to excel week after week, but oftentimes these superior
young talents are forgotten amid the well-documented success of
the other sports leagues. Even with the rabid fan base that comes
with track and field, there still seems to be a shadow over the
sport as its athletes are pushed to the wayside in favor of flashy,
eye-grabbing plays from the more popular sports. Even without
the proper recognition the athletes hold onto their pride and
work hard to ensure that when someone does cast an eye their
way that they exhibit a level of athleticism to shock and awe.

Windham Responds to
Two-Game Losing Streak
by Crushing Opponents
by Craig Smith
a few weeks prior. It wouldnt necessarily be a
As January came to an end, the Windham
challenge considering Pelham-Alvirnes less than
hockey team hit a rough patch, losing two games
stellar record, but it would still require constant
in a row. They were bested by both Merrimack
effort and vigilance from Windham to ensure
and Bishop Brady, but lost by only a single point
victory.
each time. In their loss to Bishop Brady the
Windhams offense wouldnt be a problem
young men nearly came back in the final period
in the match, especially after Bryce Blanchard
by scoring four goals in a row, and, while that
(#6) scored a goal within a minute and a half
wouldnt win them the game, it would give them
of the starting faceoff after an assist from Jimmy
the momentum for a huge comeback.
Harootian (#10). The scoring barrage wouldnt
Following the loss to Bishop Brady, Windham
end there as Windham would score four more
would host Timberlane,
times in the match,
perhaps the worst
including one from Chad
defensive team in the
Desautels (#11). Scoring
division. Playing a game
five goals in a game is
against such an abysmal
a good way to ensure
team is a good way to
victory, but that didnt
reset the style of the
mean that Windham could
team after falling into
slack off defensively.
bad habits. The Jaguars
There were times where
hunkered down and
the rotations and hustle
repositioned their defense,
werent quite where they
getting back to what
had been earlier in the
made them successful,
season when the Jaguars
and relied on teamwork
were skunking their
to ensure that the team
opponents. Ultimately,
played with its usual
the defense would hold
brand of offense. The
enough to pull out with
poor competition allowed
a win as they only let up
everyone to play their
three goals. Windham
game efficiently and the
would win 5-3, starting
result was an explosive
their second win streak of
victory. Windham
the season and improving
routed Timberlane
their record to 9-4, good
with a swiftness and
for fourth place in the
Chad Riddle coming out of their end
aggressiveness that is
division thus far.
expected from one of the best teams around.
At press time, Windhams next opponent was
Windham would win 12-0, marking their highest
Keene on Wednesday, Feb. 10, who was on a
scoring total on the season and the second time
10-game winning streak before losing by a single
that they scored in the double digits as a unit.
point to Bow. Their record is 10-2 and it will
It also marks the sixth time this season that the
take everything that Windham has to come out
team didnt allow a single point.
with a win against this high-scoring team that
Confident with their game after the win the
averages nearly six goals per game. The Jaguars
team would head to the bus where they would
have shown that they are capable of being a
visit the Pelham-Alvirne teams rink and try to
dominant defensive team now it will be time
restart their winning streak. Pelham-Alvirne
to put it to the test against a team with the best
has not been particularly good this season,
winning percentage in the division.
although they did rip off a three-game win streak

Pelham Goes All Out at

NHIAA Indoor Championships
by Craig Smith
Because of the sheer abundance of competitors
in track and field meets, it can be difficult for
teams to accumulate an abundance of points.
Oftentimes a few schools barely break out while
the rest mingle at the bottom, twiddling their
thumbs and wondering where they went wrong.
Pelhams team needs not do any twiddling as
they show that they are part of the elite at nearly
every meet.
In the Division II NHIAA Indoor
Championships meet on Feb. 7 Pelhams young
female athletes showed off their athleticism
by earning seventh place overall, beating 14
other schools. Their overall score of 20 was
particularly impressive when compared to the
talent that they faced. The male athletes also
impressed as they earned tenth overall with
a score of 16. They beat out 13 competing
schools and only needed a single point to
jump to seventh place, a statistic that shows off
the schools likelihood to reach the top of the
standings as the athletes continue to reach their
potential.
The women struggled to earn points in the
relays as they failed to place in two of the three,
but that makes their individual accomplishments
all the more impressive to earn as many points as
they did. They did, however, place third overall
in the 4 x 400 meter relay by finishing with a
time of 4:20.29 and earning six points.
Morgan Walsh impressed everyone with her
dominating performance in the 600 meter run.
Her time of 1:38.55 was good for second place
overall in the event, earning a hefty eight points.
She beat out the next fastest runner by over three

seconds and was less than a second behind the

top performer in the event. Her run showed off
impressive speed and, as the junior continues to
hone her talent, its likely she will take first when
she next faces off against these young women.
The second highest point earner for Pelham
was Mia Herrling who finished third overall in
the high jump. She essentially jumped over
a person with her 5 foot 0 inch distance and
it earned the team five points overall. Her
teammate Skyler Goss performed in the 55 meter
hurdles and finished with a solid time of 9.37.
Her quick time earned her sixth place overall for
the event which earns a single point, giving the
team the edge they needed to ensure that they
were in the top third of performing schools.
The mens group had only a handful of
competitors during the meet and thus had very
little opportunity to earn a significant amount of
points. Regardless of the quantity conundrum
they were presented with it was immediately
obvious that this would be more of a matter
of quality. The athletes would participate in a
single relay, earning second place overall in the
4 x 800 meter relay (8:35.00). They beat out the
next fastest team by over 10 seconds, and their
great teamwork earned the team eight points.
Half of their points were earned from this event,
and the other half would be thanks to shot put
extraordinaire Dom Branco who finished with
the second farthest distance of the night. His
distance of 48 feet 4.75 inches was leaps and
bounds ahead of the other competitors. His
second-place finish earned the team eight more
points, boosting the teams place in the standings
and making Pelham a force to be reckoned with.

WHS Track and Field Faces

Division 1 Competitors
submitted by Ryan OConnor
The WHS Track and Field team traveled two
hours north to the University of Southern Maine in
Gorham last Sunday for a final tune-up before this
weekends state meet at Dartmouth College on
Sunday at 10 a.m. Facing stiff competition from
the likes of Pinkerton Academy, Londonderry,
Nashua North, Merrimack, and Phillips Exeter
Academy, the Division 2 Jags showed they can
hang with the big schools.
Leading the way for the Jags with three recordsetting performances was senior Lexi Lewis.
Lewis set three school records on the day coming
by way of the 55m dash, 300m dash, and the 4
x 200m relay. Her 7.72 in the dash was good
enough for sixth place, her 300m time of 42.63
won the event, and the relay time of 1:51.06
took second to only Londonderry. Lewis will run
the dash, 300m, and partner with juniors Katie
OConnor, Jenna Parsons, and freshman Chloe
Maczuba in the relay at the state meet.
On the boys side, senior Alex Jonson led the
way with a win in the 55m high hurdles, a school
record in the 300m, and a third-place finish in the
4 x 200m relay. Jonsons 7.80 hurdle time was
only .02 off his personal best. His 38.53 broke
Derek Grays (12) old record, and he teamed with
senior Jared Hathway, junior Riley Parent, and
sophomore Donovan Hopkins for a fast 1:36.90 in
the relay.
The following Windham athletes qualified
for the 2016 WHS Track and Field State Meet at
Dartmouth on Sunday, Feb. 7.

Girls
Lexi Lewis (12): 55m, 300m, 4 x 200m relay
Susie Poore (11): 3,000m & 1,500m
Laura Pomeroy (12): 1,000m & 4 x 800m relay
Katie OConnor (11): 300m & 4 x 200m relay
Natalie Gallagher (12): 55m hurdles
Hannah Harootian (12): 4 x 800 & 4 x 400
relays
Rachel Rogers (12): 4 x 800m relay
Grace Donabedian (12): 4 x 400m relay
Hannah Pesci (12): 4 x 400m relay
Jenna Parsons (11): 4 x 200m relay
Ashley Bowers (12): 4 x 400m relay
Lily Shpak (11): 4 x 800m relay
Chloe Maczuba (9): 4 x 200m relay
Boys
Spencer Sawyer (10): 600, 4 x 800m relay, 4 x
400m relay
Alex Jonson (12): 55m HH, 4 x 200m relay
Jared Hathway (12): 55m & 4 x 200m relay
Riley Parent (11): 55m & 4 x 200m relay
Donovan Hopkins (10): 55m & 4 x 200m relay
Pat Hume (12): shot put
Matt Shea (12): long jump
Kevin Frey (11): 55m HH
Peter Caron (12): 4 x 800m relay & 4 x 400m
relay
Matt Tauras (10): 4 x 800m relay & 4 x 400m
relay
Tyler Paquette (12): 4 x 400m relay
Robby St. Laurent (10): 4 x 800m relay

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Pelham Thrashes Mascenic

Pelham~Windham
with 40-Point Win

Sports

by Craig Smith
ball or tossed it out of bounds. On top of that the
There are two things that the Pelham girls
ball movement continued, and Sirois looked like
basketball team excels at: defense and ball
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as she did work down low in
movement. There are two things that Mascenic
the box. Caitlin Riordan (#14) ripped down offense
cannot cope with: defense and ball movement.
rebounds like a much more composed Dennis
When Mascenic came into Pelham it was clear from
Rodman and scored a few points and assists from
the get go that this wouldnt be a matchup of who
her hustle and smart positioning. The end of the
would win, but of how much Pelham would win
first half would see Pelhams lead rise even more as
by. Mascenic is notorious for their lack of ability
the score at halftime was 35-12 in their favor.
sitting at 1-10 going into the match. Mascenic was
Pelhams defense would slow down in the
terrified, especially
considering Pelhams
size in comparison.
Mascenic doesnt
have any particularly
tall guards, and,
when matched up
against Pelham, it
was clear that they
were at a significant
disadvantage. Pelhams
height and wingspan
allows them to sneak
into passing lanes
and strip the ball
on defense, and, on
offense, it gives more
freedom of movement
and passing.
Mascenics defense
could not keep up with
Pelham at all in this
Lilly Shlimon (#3) nails a jump shot.
game. The Pythons
are so selfless and
willing to share the
ball to get the best possible shot that Mascenic was
second half as the young women got comfortable
left with their heads spinning as they struggled to
with their enormous lead, but that didnt stop the
follow the quick passes. Not only was the passing
explosive offense. Lessard and Shlimon started the
immaculate, but everyone seemed to be playing
third quarter by playing off of one another. Lessard
at the highest level tonight. Danielle Sirois (#41)
would pass to Shlimon, Shlimon would create
was dominating in the post and made incredible
space for Lessard; the girls scored the first eight
hook shots from over both shoulders. Then, when
points of the second half together before Shlimon
Mascenic began swarming her on defense, she was
passed to Sirois for a jump hook. Then Ratcliffe
more than willing to dish it to an open player such
would dish to Lessard once again. The third quarter
as Olivia Gagnon (#10) who would finish strong on
would end with Pelham increasing the lead to 51a baseline drive. Lilly Shlimon (#3) also dominated
20.
on the offensive end, finding the open cutters for
Mascenic would score two points in the fourth
layups and draining nearly every shot that she took.
quarter to Pelhams fourteen. Riordan showed off
Sarah Ratcliffe (#21) helped run the offense and got
her passing skills by starting the quarter with assists
nearly a half-dozen assists, feeding open players
to both Cheyenne Lee (#32), and Shlimon before
like Abigail Joncas (#22) and Jessica Lessard (#4).
grabbing more than three offensive rebounds in the
The first quarter would end 20-6, and that would
same possession to keep the ball alive and prevent
only be the beginning for the squad.
Mascenic from even trying to score. Emily Bevens
The second half would just be more of the same.
(#44) closed out the game with a great pass to
Pelham was utilizing a full-court defense to confuse
Shannon Morin (#30) who nailed a three-pointer
and frustrate the opponents and it was absolutely
before the final whistle. The final score would be
working. Mascenic frequently lost control of the
65-22 in favor of Pelham.

Staff photo by Craig Smith

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WHS Track and Field Excels at State

Meet; Jonson Retains Hurdles Title

Fourth Quarter Comeback not

Enough to Pass Bishop Brady

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Staff photo by Bob Gibbs

Brady would score a fourth goal, angering the

Windham players and coercing them into silly
penalties. Suddenly Windham was shorthanded,
and Bishop Brady would score on the power play.
Following that goal they would win the faceoff
and score immediately afterward in less than 10
seconds. The final shot count at the end of the
first period was 8-17 in favor of Bishop Brady,
and the score didnt contradict the numbers as
Windham was behind 2-6.
The second period would
see much better defense by
both teams, a benefit for
the scorekeeper who likely
had cramped his fingers
trying to keep up with the
lightning pace of both teams.
Windham came out with
an earnest demeanor that
had been lacking for much
of the period and raised the
shot differential to 16-20
in favor of Bishop Brady.
Bishop Brady would score
once again in the period,
now holding a five-point
lead, but for many it was
enough that Windham had
Jimmy Harootian (#10) about to win a faceoff
composed themselves after a
horrendous first period.
sports have become the number-one form of
Without a goal halfway through the final period
entertainment in the world. When Windhams
it seemed almost obvious that Windham would be
hockey team hosted Bishop Brady many hoped to
unable to catch up. Even after Harootian scored
see something extraordinary. It was a gentle hope,
again with eight minutes to go, closing the gap
as the occurrences are rare, but deep beneath the
to 3-7, few were holding their breath. With six
logic that the game would most likely be the same
minutes left Chad Desautels (#11) passed it to Tim
as so many others there still lived a small seed of
Anderson (#14) who scored; 4-7. A Windham
excitement.
player would be penalized for a hit and leave
For Windham fans the excitement would have
his teammates shorthanded, but it didnt matter
to wait. Almost immediately after the opening
to Anderson who scored once again less than a
faceoff it became obvious that the Jaguars werent
minute after his previous goal, 5-7. It was clear
coming out with any aggressiveness. Bishop
that Windham was playing with a lost passion
Brady scored within a minute. Windham, perhaps
and their defense reached a new level. Mike
embarrassed at the way they opened the game,
Tardif (#21) dived across the ice to deflect goals,
came back and immediately got two shots off.
and Windham was an unrelenting force as they
The first shot was deflected by the goalie, and
shot puck after puck at the opposing goalie,
the second sunk straight into the back of the net
daring him to make a mistake. With less than 30
after Jimmy Harootian (#10) took the shot. The
seconds left, Desautels would score with assists
intensity would slow down after the goal however
from Teddy Piandes (#2) and Jack Crowley (#7)
and Bishop Brady would come right back. Matt
to bring Windham to within one, and the fans
Crowley (#4) and Chris Martel (#5) both hustled
were screaming for the amazing to happen. From
on defense, slowing the onslaught of Bishop
force of will and the notion that the unexpectedly
Brady shots on net. Unfortunately, it wouldnt be
incredible could occur lit a frenzied run within
enough as a Bishop Brady offender used amazing
the Jaguars. With eight seconds left Windham
stick control moves to fake out defenders and
grabbed the puck back and sent it straight toward
goalie alike before scoring and giving Bishop
an opening in the net, but the Bishop Brady goalie
Brady the lead once again.
caught it and sent it away, leaving the crowd
Shortly afterward Bishop Brady would show
devastated with the 6-7 loss.
off a few more impressive dekes and score once
The disappointed crowd slowly filed out, but
again, but Windham would come right back just a
the game was a reminder that life is filled with
few seconds later when Harootians shot attempt
surprises. Even when they dont come to fruition
was deflected by the goalie and Bryce Blanchard
and the underdog falls it is still a remarkable
(#6) followed it up with a goal. It almost seemed
journey of fun and excitement that cant be
like the defense on both sides had deteriorated
forgotten.
into nothing. Only a few minutes later Bishop

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Remarkable Season as
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Twenty-five Windham track athletes qualified for this years indoor track state championship,
the most ever from the school.
submitted by Ryan OConnor
The WHS track & field team displayed some
impressive performances at the Division 2 and
3 NH Indoor Track & Field Championships on
Sunday, Feb. 7 at Dartmouth College. Going into
the meet, the team brought its largest contingent
of athletes to date. Windham had 12 boys and
13 girls qualify for a meet that only featured the
top 12-16 qualifying athletes per event. The team
also fielded boys and girls relay teams in the 4 x
200m, 4 x 400m, and 4 x 800m for the first time
in school history.
Retaining his title as 55m high hurdle champion
was senior All-State selection Alex Jonson with
a state season best and school record time.
The third-place finisher at the Boston Holiday
Challenge and the Dartmouth Relays earlier this
season, Jonson left no doubt in anyones mind
as he cruised to victory over Merrimack Valleys
Brandon Wood 7.73 to 7.93. The 6 foot 5 inch
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recruit now has
another state championship banner to add to his
previous two from last year. By virtue of his 7.73,
Jonson has the top time in the event across all
divisions (D1, D2/3) and has qualified for his third
New England Championship in a row.
Jonsons day wasnt finished after the hurdles
as he later teamed with fellow senior Jared
Hathway, junior Riley Parent, and sophomore
Donovan Hopkins to run the leadoff leg of
arguably the most exciting race of the weekend
in the boys 4 x 200m sprint relay. Going into
the event, Windham had ranked second, only
.11 of a second behind frontrunner Souhegan
High School. The race had every bit of tenacity,
physicality, and emotion a spectator could ask
for as the two teams concluded the meet with an
epic showdown. The back-and-forth battle went
down to the wire, with the Souhegan anchor out
leaning a charging Jared Hathway in a photo
finish that saw Souhegan nip Windham 1:34.91
1:35.04 in a time that tied the D2 record.
The race was everything it was billed to be and
more. The quartets time was a school record by
1.5 seconds and the third fastest time across all
divisions behind only Pinkerton Academy and
Souhegan, earning them a trip to the New England
Championships. This is the third straight year
WHS boys 4 x 200m relays have taken the runnerup position.

Also punching her ticket to the New England

Championships (again) was junior long distance
standout Susie Poore. Poore, fresh off a breakout
All State XC campaign that saw her break current
Brandeis harrier Kate Farrells (WHS 12) school
record and earn her first trip to the New Englands,
Poore rewrote the WHS record books this season
by setting new marks in the 1500m, mile, 3,000m,
and 2 mile runs. In just her first indoor track
season, Poore doubled at the state meet in the
3,000m and 1,500m. Her fourth-place finish time
in the 3K of 10:41.80 was the 5th fastest time
across all divisions and qualified her for the trip to
Boston at the end of the month.
The team had some strong individual
performances to complement the New England
qualifiers. Parent and Hathway both scored in
the 55m dash, with Parent taking third in 6.80
seconds and Hathway fifth in 6.82 seconds. This
marks the third straight year Windham has had
two boys score in the 55m dash. Senior Lexi
Lewis, in her last indoor meet, capped off a
brilliant career by taking fifth in the 300m dash
and anchoring the 4 x 200m relay to a 4th place
finish. Lewis finishes her career as Windhams top
55m and 300m sprinter of all time. She also had
a hand in four school record relays.
WHS also had a fine day in the relays, seeing
four of its six relay entries come away with
medals. In addition to the boys second place
4 x 200m relay, the girls 4 x 200m sprint relay
took fourth place in a race that saw two teams
(Oyster River/Milford) break the state record. The
quartet of Lewis, juniors Jenna Parsons and Katie
OConnor, and freshman Chloe Maczuba raced
to a 1:51.81, slightly off their school record set
last week in Maine. The girls 4 x 800m relay
of seniors Hannah Harootian, Laura Pomeroy,
and Rachel Rogers and junior Lily Shpak took
4th place in a time only 2 seconds off the school
record set last year. Not to be outdone, the
boys 4 x 800m relay of senior Peter Caron and
sophomores Spencer Sawyer, Matt Tauras, and
Robby St. Laurent took 5th place in a school
record time of 8:50.93.
The New England Championships are set for
Sunday, February 28 at the Reggie Lewis Center in
Boston.

Windham Struggles to Find Groove

as End of Season Nears

Back row, from left: Lori DeLuca, Makenna Tucci, Christina Milinazzo, Emma Schuler, Cailey Marchand, Catherine
Kubit, Piper Gosselin, Jillian Cheung, Isabella Marcus, Sarah Maille, Brooke Mader, Kayla Vallante, and Stacey Schuler.
Front row: Dawn Tucci, Paige Ducharme, Meagan Frechette, Brianna Meehan, Skye Fauvel, Lilyrose Blythe,
Chloe DeLuca, Brooke Lemarie, Meadow Linsday, and Bonnie Lemarie.
submitted by Lori DeLuca
It has been an unforgettable season for the 18
members and coaches of the Razorbacks Cheer
team. All their hard work and dedication paid off
as the girls earned first place wins at all their local
competitions and were Tri-Tournament champions
for their
division.
The team,
continuing
their winning
streak and

Courtesy photo

by Craig Smith
Life is endlessly full of surprises and, when they
occur, the sheer shock and excitement of seeing
something new often forces ones expectations to
shift. Most root for the underdog for that exact
reason and sports are no different. It has been
said that athletics are a catalyst for community
involvement; that the delight that comes in seeing
the unexpected and sharing the experience
with others is one of the biggest reasons that

GUN SHOW

by Craig Smith
This season has generally been one to forget
for the Windham girls basketball program, and
their matchups against Souhegan and Oyster River
support the claim. That isnt to say that it has been
without benefit, on the contrary this season has
been flush with opportunities for the young adults
to grow as both athletes and individuals. Dealing
with conflict, staying composed under stress,
even dealing with success when it comes; these
are skills imperative to have developed going into
adulthood.
Windham had just come off of an absolute
bloodbath against ConVal, winning 57-32, but
that momentum would come to a screeching halt
once Souhegan came into town. Souhegan had
come into the season winning seven games in a
row before finally losing, and they were out to
regain their former glory, no matter who was in
the way. The Jaguars were actually quite close
in the fourth quarter, trailing only by four, but
that would quickly disappear. Souhegan used
their ball movement to find open shooters, nearly
all of whom suddenly morphed into a genetic
crossbreed of Reggie Miller and Briann January.
They were hitting everything they touched, and,
by the time the game ended, Windham was down
43-60.
Kaleigh Walsh did her best to drag the team
through a rough fourth quarter as she put up a
team-high 16 points. Sam Adamson also reached
double figures in points as well as rebounds,
recording a double-double with 11 points and 10
boards. Hannah Klaassens would drop six points
in the loss, and Kelsey Kendzulak, Emily Orciani,
Amanda Carey, and Steph Davis would all pour
in a few points as well. This could probably be
considered the worst loss of the season, not only
because of the score, but because of the defensive
breakdown that allowed such a wide scoring

differential in the final minutes.

Just four days later Windham would face
Oyster River and, while the results would look
a little better, it wouldnt be much different than
before. Kaleigh Walsh would once again lead
the team in scoring, although Steph Davis was
right on her tail. Walsh would finish with 17,
including six points from the free throw
line. Points from the line are not only
coveted for the lack of defense that
comes with it, but also because
it is a solid indicator that players
are driving to the rim and not
settling for jump shots. Davis
was only a point shy from her
teammate, finishing with 16.
Kelsey Kendzulak, Amanda Carey,
Hannah Klaassens, Emily Orciani,
and Nina Berni would all score as well.
Windham held a one-point lead heading into the
fourth quarter, but even with as much talent as
they have, the Jaguars just cant seem to close out
fourth quarters the way they need to if they want
to win. They would be outscored by nine points
in the final quarter, losing 47-55.
Windham continues to be better than their
record, now 3-8 on the season, shows. Only two
of their losses have been by double figures, and
they continue to exhibit a level of selfishness and
defensive awareness that exceeds what a casual
fan would expect from a team with such a record.
With seven games left in the season, they are
still in the running for the playoffs even if home
court is out of the question. They have shown a
level of talent that fits a playoff team, and, if the
young women can discover a way to keep up their
defensive intensity in the final quarter, there is a
very good chance for an upset. Only time will tell
what this squads ceiling is as it is certainly better
than a three-win team.

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Windham Middle School Wins Tri County Championship DII

Staff Photo by Len Lathrop

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WMS County DII champions and Coach Shirleys final game. Congratulations and thank you Coach for over 30 amazing years at Windham!!

Avalanche #24 Justin Hudgins works the puck against the boards
as Brad Saklad tries to free it.

submitted by
the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche
Wednesday, Feb. 3, was marked on the
players calendars, playing against D2 rival
Windham. Unfortunately, the Avs came up
short losing 5-3 to the talented Windham
team.
After a couple of very good games versus
Pinkerton and Bishop Guertin, the thought
was that this would be a good match-up for
the Avalanche. Windham eliminated those
thoughts quickly, scoring three times on
14 shots in the first period, sending the Avs
to the locker room with their heads down.
The Avs didnt give up though as they came
out strong in the second scoring a pair top
make it a 3-2 game, the goals by line mates
Cam Richall assisted by Parent and DiPrizio
and Brendan Parent unassisted. Although
they were outshot 11-5 in the second, they
played much better.
Going into the third, we were down
4-2, said Cam Richall, but we were in the
game. Matt DiPrizio scored to make it a

one-goal game, assisted by Richall and Parent. It

was a very close period, but with the Avs goalie
pulled for the extra skater, Windham put the game
away with an empty net goal with just over a
minute remaining. The Avs were outshot 34-19 in
the game, but it was closer than that stat.
The Avalanche played Exeter away on Saturday,
Feb. 6. This was a very close game; the Avs didnt
have the shot advantage, being outshot 31-27, but
had much better scoring chances and could have
easily won this game. The offense was a little flat,
Exeter kept coming scoring one goal in each of the
first two periods. In the third, Exeter scored six
seconds into a power play which seemed to rattle
the Avs; Exeter scored on the very next shift to
make it a 4-0 game. While the Avs sustained their
attack, they couldnt capitalize on the chances.
Kyle Sintiris scored the lone goal on a power play
late in the third period, assisted by Brendan Parent
and Doug Herling.
Next up was Hanover away on Feb. 10 and then
Trinity away on Feb. 13. The team really needs to
pull together four or five wins to have a chance at
the playoffs.

Staff Photo by Len Lathrop

Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche Loses Two Straight

Jaguar Michael Tardif and Avalanche Riley Nutter

collide near center ice.

Pythons Regain Top Spot in Division III

Staff photos by Mike Bourk

DeLoreto Leads Pelham Basketball to a Big Win

Kyle Frank skies for an early basket against the Bears.

by Mike Bourk
Cam DeLoreto had his best offensive game
of the season, scoring 25 points to help Pelham
fend off a highly ranked Vikings squad from East
Swanzey 73-55.
Upset-minded Mascenic Regional High School
was undefeated at home this season and came
into the game ranked sixth in the division with a
7-2 record. Early on in the game it appeared a
victory might be within their grasp as they trailed
by just 3 points after one quarter.
In the second quarter, the Pythons shook off
the cobwebs of a nearly two-hour bus ride and
began to click. Keith Brown (15 points) and
Cam DeLoreto (10 points) accounted for all 25
Python points as Pelham began to pull away from
Mascenic, outscoring them 25-16 to take a 41-29
halftime lead.
Pelham Head Coach Matt Regan talked about
the pairs performance, Keith was, well Keith.

Youve seen him play enough now this season

that you pretty much know hes capable of these
games every time he steps on the court. Cam is
a guy who really stepped up tonight. We knew
Mascenic didnt have a player that could match
up to Cam, and he took advantage of the situation.
This was, by far, Cams best offensive game of the
season.
The Vikings played somewhat better in the
second half but never threatened Pelham. Keith
Brown led all scorers with 27 points. Cam
DeLoreto finished the game with a season-high 25
points, and Ryan Nystrom sunk three 3-point shots
to finish with nine.
Showdown time in Pelham
The top-ranked Winnisquam Bears (11-0) made
the trek down from Tilton to take on the secondranked Pelham Pythons. Home fans at the Snake
Pit recently witnessed Pelhams first home loss
since 2013. Could they be taken down again at

final quarter. Keith Brown spoke after the game

home? Not tonight, Pelham 68-48.
about the Winnisquam fans that packed the gym
Winnisquam looked crisp early on. The Bears
and were very supportive of their team, Its nice
senior guard, Christian Serrano, was lightning fast
to see fans get behind their team, even if its an
bringing the ball up court quickly and finding
open players during a tight first quarter. Kyle
opponent. Their fans were very loud and pumped
up for the game and that in turn fired us up.
Frank did a nice job on defense staying with
Pelham Coach Matt Regan talked about the
him and preventing Serrano from driving the
Bears fans enthusiasm, Its great to see a teams
lane. Pelham seemed a bit out of sync in the
fans travel like this to away games. There was a
first quarter. Cam DeLoreto picked up two quick
fouls, one of which came after the ball deflected
sense of electricity in the air tonight. This type of
atmosphere is one of the things I really love about
off the support, and the play should have been
whistled dead. Joe Pantaleo did a nice job filling
high school basketball.
The top-ranked Pythons are now 12-2 overall
in down low for Cam for the remainder of the
and 10-1 in NHIAA Division III play.
half. After the game Keith Brown talked about
the Winnisquam/Pelham matchup, We knew
they were going to come into our gym fired
up and we wanted to set the tone early.
In the second quarter Keith Brown set
the tone driving the lane, hitting from the
outside, and following up missed shots to
score 15 of Pelhams 20 second-quarter
points. Brown was especially sharp in
under the basket. When down low Keith
seems to have an acute awareness of where
he is in relation to the basket and opponent
defenders. Ryan Nystrom also scored 11
points in the first half as Pelham led 36-23
midway through the game.
Just seconds into the second half
DeLoreto was called for his third foul. It
appeared the foul should have been called
on another Pelham player, nonetheless,
DeLoreto was relegated back to the bench.
In the third quarter Winnisquam started to
cut into the Python lead. DeLoreto talked
about the fourth quarter after the game, I
was really fired up once I got back in. I
just wanted to contribute to my team. A
couple of Keith Brown three-pointers kept
the Python lead in the 8-9 point range.
Brown finished the game with 28 points.
When DeLoreto got a chance to take
the floor again he made the most of his
opportunity. He was simply unstoppable
inside scoring 10 of his 14 points in the
fourth quarter as Pelham put the game out
Cam DeLoreto goes up strong against Winnisquam defense.
of reach outscoring the Bears 20-12 in the