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by Barbara OBrien
Superintendent Richard Langlois prefaced the
remarks of the Windham School Districts new
Executive Technology Director Harry Bennett by
saying there was a sense of urgency regarding
the state of the districts technology.
Dr. Bennett took on the job of technology
director last month, replacing Kevin Verratti.
During the Aug. 9 school board meeting, Bennett
said his first task was to evaluate the existing
situation. He was already aware that the school
districts website is in need of being revamped,
he said, but he was not prepared for the decrepit
condition of the entire system. There had been
no substantial updates in six years, Bennett
explained, basically not since Windham High
School opened. There was also no physical
inventory of equipment; something school board
members had requested on several occasions in
the past year or so. An asset management system
did not exist, Langlois said.
Everything is out of date, in some cases
dangerously so, Bennett explained. Most of
the system is at an end-of-life stage and no
longer supported by manufacturers or vendors.
Some equipment has suffered electrical damage
because of shoddy repairs, while other pieces
have deteriorated because they were put in an
uncontrolled environment. The poor network
connectivity exists because no upgrades were
ever put in place, he continued. There are two
conflicting systems, both of which are out of date.
Lack of security is the biggest hazard, Bennett
stated. The security system for wireless is
seriously out of date, he said, adding that it
would take someone with the know-how about
six minutes to hack into the school districts
system. The firewall, web filter and anti-virus
programs barely work, according to Bennett.
There is very little ability to track intrusions, he
told school board members. The network backup
system had also crashed and was not backing up
information. Bennett said he has been able to
repair some of the problems, at least temporarily,
but the overall problems loom large. The school
district phone system is also outdated and has
reached its capacity, he commented, although this
is not as much a priority as upgrading computer
technology.
Major deficiencies exist on the instructional
side of the equation, with the exception of the
high school. Bennett said most of the computer
equipment at the other schools is out of date,
in poor condition and just too frustrating to
use. The older laptops are not even capable of
accommodating standardized testing, he said.
They need to be replaced.
There is no equity between schools, Langlois
stated. This is not the way we should be treating
students.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi agreed
with Langlois, adding, the palace on the hill
(Windham High School) gets everything.
It seems were a system of schools, rather than
a school system, Langlois said. We need to
move immediately in the direction of providing
equitable education to all students. Stating that
he doesnt want to get stuck in the past, fretting
over what wasnt done, Langlois said he wants to
look to the future.
Bennett told school board members that there
was absolutely no strategic plan in place when
he arrived, but he has already started working
on a three- to five-year plan. However, he
clarified; there are some things that just cant wait.
Security is the most immediate issue, Langlois
by Jay Hobson
Bicycle stunt World Champion Chris Poulos
performed amazing stunts on a BMX bicycle
while sharing life lessons of respect, obedience
and getting along with others to the children
and parents in attendance at the Windham High
School gymnasium last Thursday.
The 45 year old from Narragansett, R.I., said
that he had been doing stunts since the age
of six and had won awards while performing
gravity-defying tricks with his bicycle.
When I was two my parents bought me
a tricycle and I rode it all around the house,
I couldnt put the thing down, Poulos said.
When I was 2 1/2 I snuck out of the yard with
my tricycle and my parents thought Id been
kidnapped and called the police. The police
found me an hour later riding my tricycle on
Route 95.
At 6 years old, Poulos performed his first bike
by Barbara OBrien
The crowd of people who showed up at Windham High School on Aug.
6 for the chance to see and hear Republican presidential nominee Donald
Trump campaign was treated to a hot Saturday night, with temperatures in
the gymnasium said to reach as high as 108 degrees.
The stop in Windham was Trumps first visit to New Hampshire since
he was proclaimed the Republican nominee for president last month.
Windham Selectman Bruce Breton said the visit was rather impromptu, but
that local emergency services responded very well to the request.
Breton, who is a staunch Trump supporter, said he received a phone call
from former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on Aug. 3,
only three days before the rally at Windham High, informing him that Mr.
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Accolades
Pelham resident Allison Ham received an Undergraduate
Communications Design degree from prestigious Pratt Institute at its
127th Commencement ceremony.
Matthew R. Laderoute of Pelham, majoring in both Economic
Finance and Neuroscience, while also taking Arabic, all at Columbia
University, achieved a 4.0 GPA to date.
Devin Andrew Marino, a sophomore majoring in mechanical
engineering at the University of Rochester, has been named to the
Deans List for academic achievement for the spring semester. Marino,
a resident of Windham, is the child of Scott and Anne Marino, and a
graduate of Windham High School.
The following students have been named to the Deans List at
the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester: Pelham:
Mattsen Bradbury-Koster (Honors), Zhangxi Feng (High Honors),
Brian Finney (Highest Honors), Alexandra Hall (High Honors), Renee
Hall (Honors), Jane Ham (Highest Honors), Carrie Hanson (Honors),
Thomas Lynch (Highest Honors), Anthony Spirou (High Honors),
Alexa Wilson (High Honors), Marissa Zaino (Highest Honors), Mary
Hammar (Highest Honors), Tia Floyd (Highest Honors), Colin Garrett
(High Honors), Eric Rossi (Highest Honors) and Shannon Lundin
(Highest Honors). Windham: Casey Coupe (High Honors), Steven
Dastous (High Honors), Benjamin Gallo (Highest Honors), Olivia
Goodale (High Honors), Lauren Irish (Highest Honors), Denise Jones
(Highest Honors), Trent Lofaro (Honors), Cristy Theriault (Highest
Honors), Daniel Bleeker (High Honors), Matthew Howard (Honors),
Mark Shamon (Honors), Olivia Estes (Honors), Alexa Splagounias
(Highest Honors), Andrew Lewis (High Honors), Elizabeth Carne
(Honors), Devin Dutrisac (Honors), Davis Potter (Highest Honors),
James Tokanel (High Honors), Kasey Hampton (Highest Honors),
Anthony Gallo (Highest Honors), Christopher Arling (High Honors),
Haley Psareas (Highest Honors), Layla-Jane Saad (High Honors),
Sophia Tausanovitch (Highest Honors), Rebecca Anderson (High
Honors), Sarah Daniels (High Honors) and Elizabeth Caruso (High
Honors).
Several Academy of Notre Dame Upper School students were
recognized for their achievements during an end of year scholarship
and award celebration. Katarina Pugsley of Pelham was the recipient
of The Regis College Book Award. The book Life is Good is awarded
to a junior who exhibits great leadership style and academic promise.
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by Barbara OBrien
In recent years, the Windham School District contracted with
an outside vendor to take care of the fields and grounds at its
four schools. Most recently, the contract was held by Boydens
Landscaping of Pelham. That changed this past spring, however,
when the majority of school board members chose to go with
starting up an in-house landscaping program.
The in-house landscaping program was recommended by former
Facilities Director John Pratte, who resigned from the job effective
June 30. Pratte said he had managed an in-house landscaping
program in Hudson for about 10 years, prior to coming to
Windham in the summer of 2015.
Not all the school board members in Windham were in favor of
the change, however, most notably Dennis Senibaldi, who said he
felt the idea would wind up costing the school district more money
in the long run. The new plan involves purchasing some significant
equipment. In-house landscaping for the school district does not
include snow plowing, however. That task will be put out to bid.
During the July 26 school board meeting, newly hired business
administrator William Hickey, who came on board just a couple
of weeks ago, said the in-house landscaping and related expenses
is being monitored on a weekly basis. Senibaldi told Hickey he
wants an accounting of the first couple of months submitted to the
school board by the end of August. We all want to know if were
doing better having the work done in-house, Chairman Daniel
Popovici-Muller responded.
by Barbara OBrien
In the height of the wedding season, the busiest
time for Windhams town-owned Searles School
and Chapel on Range Road, two projects have
been planned which will enhance the experience
for those renting the facility for upcoming events.
Selectmen have unanimously (5 to 0) approved
the replacement of the failing septic system;
a project all agreed could not be postponed.
Highway and Maintenance Director Jack
McCarthy said he had received a total of eight
bids for replacing the septic system in the more
than a century-old building. The highest bid
was for $54,000, while the low bid came in at
$22,340. It was not the low bid that McCarthy
recommended, however, as the lowest bid did not
include the cost of removing any ledge that might
be encountered.
As a result, selectmen approved giving the bid
to J. Parker and Daughters of Pittsfield, N.H.,
which came in with the second lowest bid; one
that was only $144 higher than the lowest bid.
The total cost of the job was quoted at $22,484;
a bid which included no exclusions for ledge.
McCarthy said the company provided excellent
references. The septic replacement will be paid
for from the towns Property Maintenance Trust
Fund.
Also, on the summers agenda is the repaving of
the rear parking lot at Searles School and Chapel;
an area notoriously muddy during inclement
weather. The cost of the paving was said to be in
the range of $17,000. The money will be taken
from the towns 2016 highway department budget.
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Windham Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets
is the boards liaison to the towns welfare
and human services department and takes his
assignments seriously.
This past winter, Desilets brought forth the
needs of one of these non-profit organizations,
Caregivers of Greater Derry, during selectmens
discussions on funding such entities. As a result,
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Ongoing
New Hampshire Flag Football Leagues
Now 2016
Fall Season registration is open. The
league offers flag football for boys and
girls, ages 5-15. For Information on the
upcoming season and to register your player, got to
www.NHFFL.com.
Now Thru August
Every month Hannafords in Pelham chooses
a non-profit to support and in August they have
chosen the Pelham Public Library. The library will
receive $1 for each bag sold. The library is thankful
for Hannafords generosity.
Thursdays in August
Drop-In Technology Sessions, 1 to 2 p.m.,
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 Kindles, Microsoft Office,
Internet Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook, and other
types of social media. Need help with something
else? Just ask!
Now thru December 15.
Where would you go for dinner? Anywhere in
the world if you had the choice? Italy? England?
Japan? Well, the First Congregational Church of
Pelham UCC 3 Main St., Pelham, is sponsoring
a raffle that will allow the winner to make that
decision! The winner of the raffle will be sent
anywhere in the world for dinner! The grand prize
is dinner for two, airfare and a two night stay in a
hotel. Some restrictions apply and complete rules
are available on the Churchs Facebook page. The
tickets are only $20 and only 2,000 tickets will be
sold. The drawing is on Dec. 15. You can call the
Church Office at -635-7025 for information and
tickets. Proceeds help the Churchs Mission budget
and Church Repair Fund!
Saturday, August 13
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St. Jude Heroes Benefit Party to support
Collette Jolliffes fundraising efforts for the
41st Marin Corps Marathon, 1 to 6 p.m.,
138 Wyndridge Circle, Pelham. Music by
Michael Burns from Magic 106.7. Pony rides, face
painting, raffles, swimming, bounce house, dunk
tank, slip and slide, games and prizes for adults and
children, food and much more. $20 per person,
kids under 12 are free. For more information
contact cjolliffe@tritonsys.com or 234-8475.
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5th
6th
Wednesday, August 17
Cookbook Explorers, 12:30 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Free and open
to the public. 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 twelve). In August we
will focus on tomato based dishes.
7th
8th
Friday, August 19
Craft Club: Sunprint Scarves, from 1 to
3 p.m., Nesmith Library. Use the power
of the sun, and light sensitive dyes, to
make your own printed scarf. All supplies
provided. Space is limited. Participants are
welcome to bring their own additional small white
cloth items to dye. Registration is required; call
432-7154 to sign up.
9th
Saturday, August 20
Intro to Guitar Workshop at Nesmith
Library, 2 p.m. An interactive family
program with Daniel Saunders of Lets Play
Music! Daniel returns for a rockin morning
of guitar instruction, including jazz, classical,
rock, pop, and more. Families are encouraged to
participate together. Bring your own guitar, or jam
with Daniels guitars. Its sure to be a good time!
For ages 8 and up. Event is free and open to the
public. Registration preferred, call 432-7154 to
sign up.
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Friday, August 26
Immunization Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. Immunizations: Shingles, Hep A
& B, Shingles, Tetanus, HIV and Hep C testing
(confidential and private).
Saturday, August 27
Residents in Pelham and surrounding
communities now have an opportunity
to dispose of household hazardous waste
closer to home. The Nashua Region Solid
Waste Management District is sponsoring a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Municipal Building,
6 Village Green. Residents of Windham are
welcome to attend. $10 user fee per vehicle,
which covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of
waste. Residents who bring more than this amount
will be charged accordingly. For a complete list
of accepted items or for more information, visit
www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240. Latex
paint is not accepted at collection events; instead
it should be dried out and disposed of at your local
landfill or transfer station. Electronics are also no
longer accepted. Contact your local transfer station
or landfill for information about how to recycle
electronics in your municipality. In addition,
medications are not accepted at HHW collection
events.
7th
Sunday, August 21
The Windham Concert Band will present
a free outdoor concert at Searles School
and Chapel, 35 Range Rd., in Windham,
from 5 to 6:45 p.m. The 50-piece concert
band will play a selection of music by American
composers, including marches, patriotic songs,
popular medleys, and traditional band music.
The Concert Band is completing its 19th summer
season of entertaining music for all ages. Ice cream
sundaes will be available at intermission for a $3
donation. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs
or blankets for this free concert on the beautifully
landscaped back lawn of historic Searles School
and Chapel.
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Tuesday, August 23
Officer Allison Delano will be
conducting an AARP Driver Safety Class
at the Windham Fire Department, 3
Fellows Rd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will
learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety
strategies and new traffic laws and rules of the
road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply
sign up and learn. Upon completion you may be
eligible to receive a multi-year discount of your
car insurance. Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20
for non-members. To register call Windham Police
Department at 434-5577 and ask for Ofc. Delano.
3rd
Wednesday, August 31
Team Trivia Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Team
Trivia returns, and it will be a rematch
for Team Librarian! The game will have
questions, covering topics such as sports,
history, music, science, movies, and more!
Prize for the winning team. Event is free, and
recommended for ages 12 and up. Pizza, drinks
and dessert are provided. Registration required,
call 432-7154 to sign up.
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4th
Friday, August 26
Registration ends for Fall Tot Soccer in
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Pelham on the Village Green. Open to
boys/girls, ages 3 and 4 (age 3 by Sept.
1). No experience needed! Bring shin
guards. Six practices on Wednesdays Sept. 7 to
Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and six games played on
Sundays Sept. 11 to Oct. 16. Sneakers, water
bottle recommended; shin guards required. Team
t-shirts will be handed out. Registration forms are
at the Pelham Parks & Rec office or register online
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Forms may be
mailed to 6 Village Green. Program fee. Parent
Coaches are needed! Parents are required to stay
with their children this is not a drop off program.
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Wednesday, September 7
Looking for more Friends (of the Library
of Windham). Join FLOW. Find out
how you can get involved and make a
difference in our community. Many hands
make light work. Even if you only have an hour
to spare each month, every bit helps! Stop by our
Open House between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Nesmith
Library (multi-purpose room) to learn more. Kids
welcome! Refreshments and activities available.
Cant make it? Contact flow@flowwindham.org for
more info.
7th
7th
Saturday, September 17
110th Annual Pelham Old Home Day
Celebration, Pelham Center, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, September 24
The Windham Endowment for
th Community Advancement is excited to
announce its first ever Art of Giving
event to take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
This memorable evening will include
an art auction as well as gourmet food-andwine pairings. Well-known, New Hampshire
landscape artist, Sally Ladd Cole, has graciously
donated several of her original works of art to be
auctioned off at the event. In addition, a variety of
other local artists are creating pieces that will be
available for purchase. Proceeds from the Art of
Giving will directly support art scholarwships for
graduating, high school students from Windham.
The Endowment will host this special event in
Manchesters historic Mill District at Tidewater
Caterings Riverside Room.
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Summer Olympics:
A Nice Diversion
from the Political Arena
shooting this
weekend. If you
dont know the
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Wife of Bears Player
All About Mitch Unrein Wins
Bronze at Olympics.
I would just like to
point out that after
reading various articles it seems
that Coreys husband and the Bears
team is very supportive and proud
of her. I think the headline should
maybe have included Coreys name
after all she isnt just a wife of a
professional football player, shes an
Olympic medalist. I would love it if
when football season starts theres a
headline that says Olympic Medalists
Husband has a Great Start to the
Season.
So makeup and some sexism are
clearly important issues, but I saved
the biggest issue for last. Im going to
do some basic math, so bear with me
because I hate math. So I understand
that when training for the Olympics
training for a running event compared
to training for a gymnastic event is
substantially different. However,
according to ABC, the average annual
cost of a gymnast training for the
Olympics is about $15,000 a year.
In a lifetime that cost can total up to
$120,000. I understand training and
investing all that money into a sport
for the Olympics is a gamble just like
spending all your money for college.
For most it doesnt work out, but for
some their dreams do come true and
they get to go to the Olympics. For
those who graduate college within
five years, some might eventually get a
full-time job above $10 an hour with
benefits. Both, however, are unlikely.
Gymnastics is probably one of
the most expensive sports. I think
overall the Winter Olympics includes
way more expensive sports than the
Summer Olympics. Anyways, so lets
say an athlete trains hard, gets to go
to the Olympics and wins a medal
for Team USA. What does that mean
for them? Well according to atr.
org the U.S does hand out money to
athletes who get Olympic medals.
The medal winners are awarded
$25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver,
and $10,000 for bronze. OK, this
is understandable because the U.S.
tends to win a lot of medals, and not
all countries give their athletes any
money for winning a medal. Its kind
of like the government saying thank
you for dedicating your life to your
sport and being the best in the world,
so well cover almost two years of
your training. Everyone knows you
definitely dont go to the Olympics
to get rich; you go to represent your
country and to try to be the best
athlete in your sport in the world.
Some people do get rich though.
However, since the IRS considers
these amounts to be regular income,
that prize is going to get taxed. Im
not a tax expert, but I dont really
understand how a $25,000 for an
Olympic gold medal is considered
a regular income. According to atr.
org, although the tax for Olympic
medals could vary greatly depending
on a familys income, the maximum
tax for a gold medal could be up to
$9,900, for silver medal a maximum
of $5,940, and for bronze $3,960.
So how do Olympic athletes not
live in poverty for the rest of their
lives? Well, if an athlete is marketable
then they can get sponsors. I mean
its every Olympians dream to end up
on that cereal box, right? To be fair,
most U.S. gymnasts who make it to
the Olympics seem to do pretty well
for marketing purposes. You see them
on commercials and other Olympic
athletes advertising for various
products. After winning an Olympic
medal, coaching or announcing is
always an option. Theres some good
money in coaching, especially if you
have an Olympic medal on your
resume.
Well, this Olympics could not have
come at a better time. Its nice to
take a break from these nightmarish
elections. Its such a shame; this
election is causing good and nice
people to act completely psychotic
and just plain old rude. At this point
were screwed no matter who wins. I
think the majority of the population
can agree on that. So lets just take
a short break from politics and enjoy
watching the Olympics.
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at Nicole@areanewsgroup.com.
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by Barbara OBrien
It was a split decision among Windham
Selectmen, but the ultimate result was that a
professional dog training boot camp will not be
held at the town-owned Griffin Park; at least not
the for foreseeable future.
Doug Cass, the owner of New Life Dog
Training, out of Dunbarton, met with selectmen
last month at the suggestion of several Windham
residents. Similar dog boot camps are being
held in Derry, Chichester and New London.
A lot of dogs are out of control, Cass told
selectmen, adding that the purpose of the training
camps is to educate people on the appropriate
way to interact with their animals during social
encounters. Many dogs have become a hazard
to walkers and bikers, Cass continued. People
need to be taught how to walk their dogs.
Cass is a certified master dog trainer and dog
psychologist. He works with many clients and
their canines at private homes.
As for the boot camps, Cass said he was
interested in conducting training at Griffin Park
twice a year. There would be no fee charged. All
donations made would be given to area non-profit
organizations that provide services to animals.
The training camps are done in a group setting on
a first come/first served basis. Each session would
have a limit of 10 to 15 dogs and their owners.
Dogs would need to be kept on a solid leash
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61 Nashua Road
Pelham, NH
This "Model" home is known as the "Maplewood" design which features 2 stories with an open floor
plan, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, office, loft area and a one car garage. Granite kitchen and bath counter
tops, hardwood flooring in the living room, kitchen and dining area are all standard features along
with a gas fireplace, central air conditioning, 2 heating/cooling zones and a full basement for storage
or future expansion. The exterior will feature a beautiful stone paved drive and walkway & front
porch. Other amenities will be an open air pavilion, pergola and community walking trails! Stop by
the development to see all the extra's that are included at NO ADDITIONAL COSTS!
Savelb.
$1.50
BONELESS
PORK CHOPS
$1.99/ lb
$7.44
/lb.
SAVE $2 lb
Sale Dates: Friday, August 12, 2016- Thursday, August 18, 2016
5 lb Bags
$3.33/lb.
SIRLOIN PATTIES
$3.88/lb.
SAVE $1 lb
$5.49
/lb.
SAVE $1.50 lb
Hood
2/$5
SAVE $1.58
CHICKEN SALAD
$4.99/lb.
SAVE $1 lb
UTZ
ICE CREAM
48 oz
Shoulder
POTATO CHIPS
$2.29
10 oz.
SAVE $2
LAMB CHOPS
$3.99/lb
$1.99
/lb.
SAVE $21lb
SAVE $2 lb
40 lb Box
USDA Choice
BONELESS SKINLESS
CHICKEN BREAST
$1.49/lb.
California
Sliced to Order
$2.98
BABY BACK
RIBS
/lb.
BONELESS SKINLESS
CHICKEN BREAST
$1.88/lb.
MEAT MEGA
SALE!
McKinnons Best Angus
Fresh Cut
$1.49/lb.
SAVE $1 lb
Skinless
HADDOCK FILLETS
$4.99/lb
CUBE STEAK
Family Pack
$3.88/lb.
Great on the Grill
ZUCCHINI or
SUMMER SQUASH
SAVE 50lb
99 /lb
Heart Healthy
TILAPIA FILLETS
$4.99 /lb
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