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Superior Court
The battle over the Pelham Fire
Station continues
by Diane Chubb
On Oct. 24, the New Hampshire Supreme Court remanded the
case regarding the Pelham Fire Station back to Superior Court to
make a decision based on merits.
The main question is whether, in constructing the new re station,
the town violated several restrictive covenants that had been placed
on the land by the former owners.
The re station is built on land known as the Mills Property.
Retired Judge J. Albert Lynch and former business partner Louis
Fineman purchased the land in the 1980s. The land, then owned
by Elizabeth Mills, was intended to be sold to local developers.
When Fineman found out about the proposed deal, he and Lynch
determined that the property should be used for town purposes.
They purchased the 24-acre property as trustees, intending to sell it
to the town.
In 1985, the town purchased 18 acres of the land from Lynch
and Fineman for town purposes. As part of the deal, the trustees
set forth various conditions for the use of the land. The restrictive
covenants included that any building constructed must be of
Colonial architecture ... no building shall have a at or single pitch
roof and no building shall exceed two stories in height, excluding
the basement.
Other requirements included the planting of pine or r trees along
the southern property line, and reconstructing and maintaining the
stone wall along Marsh Road.
As the remaining trustee, Lynch sued the Town of Pelham in April
2012, claiming that the new re station violates the covenants. In
his suit, he pointed to the at roof over the garage bays, the trees
that were removed to avoid drainage issues, and the demolition of
the prior stone wall.
The Superior Court originally dismissed the suit, claiming that
Lynch did not have standing to sue. The reason was that as trustee,
Lynch did not own any land that benetted from the covenants; he
was not an abutter.
The court said, aesthetic concerns cannot be considered
legitimate where [the trustee] does not own any nearby property.
As the re station construction was already completed, the court
also found that equity favored the unrestricted use of the towns
land as endorsed by its voters, over the aesthetic concerns of the
trustee.
Lynch appealed the decision, arguing that the court did not apply
other accepted principles of deed interpretation. The covenants
were to be in gross, meaning that it is a personal covenant,
binding on the town as the owner, rather than the land itself.
Moreover, the covenants were intended to benet the community,
and not the owner of a nearby parcel of land.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court reversed the trial court
decision. The opinion written by Judge Bassett states, the parties
intent can be discerned from both the circumstances surrounding
the transfer as well as the plain language of the deed itself.
Citing the Restatement (Third) of Property: Servitudes, Section
8.1, comment c at 488-89, the court quoted, Requiring that the
person seeking enforcement who does not own benetted land
show some legitimate interest in enforcement of the servitude is
intended to provide a substitute means of preventing opportunistic
use of servitude violations for extortion or other improper purposes.
Thus, the court determined that the covenants are in gross. As
trustee, Lynch has standing to enforce the covenants, even though
he does not have interests in abutting property.
The case has now been remanded to back to the Superior Court
for a decision on the merits.
Lynch will try to convince the court that the new re station is not
designed as colonial architecture, as specied in the covenants.
He will also seek enforcement of the other restrictions in the deed.
Board of Selectman Chair Ed Gleason was disappointed in the
Supreme Court ruling. However, the town is ready to defend itself,
believing that it has met the requirements set forth in the restrictions
on the use of the land in order to prevail.
Dogs Put on a Show at Annual Harvest Fest
by AJ Dickinson
Fall was in the air on Saturday,
Oct. 18, as an array of fun events was
scheduled at Grifn Park for the 10th
Annual Harvest Fest. Kicking things
off the day was the much-anticipated
Doggie Halloween Costume Parade at
noon. Many owners and their beloved
pets could be seen strutting their unique
and somewhat comical outts around
the park in an attempt to bring home
the gold in several categories such as
cutest dog, most original, and funniest
costume.
Following the parade from 1 to 3
p.m. more than 45 local venders set
up booths around the entrance of
the park and proceeded to hand
out candy to the hundreds of
children all dressed in their
Halloween costumes.
Amid the sugar-fueled
excitement, children
were entertained
by the strolling
magician, face
painting, and
hayrides among
the many seasonal
activities provided
for them that day.
Windham Tax Rate
Increases
by 40 Cents per $1K
by Barbara OBrien
Windhams Tax Rate has gone up by 40 cents per $1,000
assessed property valuation, an increase that translates into
about $380 on the typical home. In the Town of Windham,
a typical home is currently assessed at a value of about
$350,000. This is down from about $400,000 several years
ago, prior to the onset of the recession in 2008.
Town Administrator David Sullivan made the
announcement earlier this month, commenting that the
higher tax rate is actually less than had been anticipated. The
increase was not as bad as originally thought, Sullivan said,
due to the inux of additional revenue.
For 2013, Windhams overall tax rate was $23.60 per
$1,000 assessed property valuation. This year, the New
Hampshire Department of Revenue has set the 2014 tax rate
at $24 per $1,000 assessed property valuation, an increase
of 40 cents overall. The two areas of increase are town and
school district. The town portion of the Windham Tax Rate
has gone up by 17 cents (4%) per $1,000 assessed property
valuation, while the school district share has risen 23 cents
(1.4%) per $1,000 assessed property valuation over 2013.
The second of the two semi-annual tax bills will go out
shortly, with payment due within 30 days of the date of the bill.
Ella Sanguedolce with Pepper the Super Dog
Makayla Panich and her dog, Patches
Katelyn Ryan and her dog, Lucy Jenna won 2nd place for the funniest costume. Stephanie and Kayla Baldwin (6)
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The Pelham Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce
that the tax rate for 2014 will not increase from the 2013 tax
rate of $22.87. This came about due to a one-time bump
up in school revenue combined with the town and school
submitting scally conservative and responsible budgets.
Sisters Eliza and Yvonne Gagne
as Superpeople
Alanna Oliveira and Chloe Boaman getting
ready for the parade
Te Minion Brothers: Elijah, Samuel, Nathaniel and Benjamin Langhais Te littlest witch needed a helping hand to
make it to the end of the parade.
Pelhams Annual Parade Horribles
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submitted by Darlene Greenwood,
Pelham Elementary School
The students in Mrs. Greenwood and Mrs.
Queenans classes from Pelham Elementary School,
sprang into action after reading a letter to the editor
in the Pelham~Windham News from a fth grade
student looking for information for a school project.
This young man, Richard Brock from Faireld,
Calif., needed information and artifacts for a
project about New Hampshire. The PES students
chose different topics and wrote letters to Richard.
Many artifacts were sent, such as brochures for
attractions, maps and magazines from NH, the NH
state ag, a copy of NHs constitution, a Patriots
schedule, and many more items. Everyone hopes
Richard does well on his project.
PES Students Respond to Letter
Pelham Elementary students answer a call to action from a California ffth grader who was researching New Hampshire.
by Barbara OBrien
Earlier this month, the Windham School District
received a large rebate on health insurance
premiums that had been paid on behalf of their
employees. Most recently, however, it was
the town side of the ledger that received an
unanticipated windfall.
During the Oct. 20 selectmens meeting, Town
Administrator David Sullivan reported that he
had recently received notication that the Local
Government Center was refunding $168,996 in
overpaid premiums. This is the third year in a
row that Windham has received rebates on health
insurance premiums paid to LGC. About a year
ago, it was ruled in superior court that this money
must be sent back to towns and school districts
across New Hampshire that had been overcharged
on their premiums.
A portion of the money being rebated to the
Town of Windham will be returned directly to
former employees who have since retired. Sullivan
estimates that about $120,000 to $130,000
will remain once these retired employees are
reimbursed. The money is considered to be
unanticipated revenue, the intent of which, Sullivan
said, is to use it to offset the 2015 Windham Tax
Rate. It was noted that the majority of selectmen
would have to vote to use the money for any other
purpose.
Those voting in favor of accepting the rebated
funds were Chairman Ross McLeod and Selectmen
Bruce Breton and Roger Hohenberger. Vice-
chairman Al Letizio, Jr. and Selectman Joel Desilets
did not attend the Oct. 20 board meeting.
In other business, selectmen unanimously (3 to
0) accepted the donation of an elliptical machine
from the Windham Fireghters Association. Fire
Chief Tom McPherson said the value of the
machine is approximately $1,500. The elliptical
machine will be placed in the physical tness area
of the re department on Fellows Road. Selectmen
accepted the donation with thanks and gratitude.
Town Receives yet Another Rebate
on Health Premiums
submitted by Alyssa Ross
Leaf of the Month is the Birches Academys
version of the more traditional Student of the
Month Program. Teachers and students pick
important qualities
they want reected
in the school
community such
as respect and
perseverance.
Teachers select two
students per class
who best exemplify
the trait of the
month. Students
are awarded their
Leaf of the Month
certicate at a
weekly all-school
meeting called
Forest Forum.
Just announced
were the awards
for October, which
focused on the trait
of responsibility. For
more information,
visit www.
birchesacademy.org.
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Leaf of the Month Awards Chosen
Front row, seated from left: Lida Sehulster (Windham), Andrew Dineen, and Amelia Phillips (Windham). Second row:
McKenna Toth (Salem), Alessandra Carter (Salem), Mitch Regan (Windham), and Nicky Dodge (Pelham). Tird row:
Kaitlyn Silke, Corrie Smith (Salem), Chloe Stone (Salem), Sophia Mililo, Cailyn Peddle (Windham). Back row: Head of
School Dr. Dael Angelico-Hart, Jaylen Burris, Matthew Tango (Pelham), Paige Athanasiou, and Ilan Levine.
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
submitted by Wendy Dorval, FBLA Adviser, Pelham High School
More than 20
members of the
Pelham chapter
of Future
Business Leaders
of America
attended the
annual FBLA
Fall Leadership
Conference on
Oct. 9. The
conference was
held at Southern
New Hampshire
University in
Hooksett and
included nearly
400 students
from other FBLA
chapters in the
state.
After opening exercises,
members were updated on
fundraising projects from their
state FBLA ofcers. These
included plans for FBLA to
fundraise for Make A Wish, CHaD
(Childrens Hospital at Dartmouth),
Helping Heroes (restoring honor
to impoverished warriors), just
to name a few. Later in the
morning, a motivational speaker,
David Gerety, spoke at the
conference. Students then broke
up into three groups as a tour of
SNHU, interview strategies and
techniques, and team-building
workshops were held. FBLA
members from all schools were
able to socialize during their
lunchtime where a sandwich
buffet was served. Pelhams
chapter attendees arrived back
to school in time for buses and
were seen sporting their new
conference T-shirts.
Chapter President Ashlee
Lindsey presented the state ofcer
fundraising ideas at the next FBLA
chapter meeting on Oct. 17. The
Pelham chapter already fundraises
for Make a Wish and March of
Dimes but is considering adding
one of the worthy fundraisers
presented at the conference.
PHS Students Join Fellow FBLA
Members for Leadership Workshop
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Letters to our Editor
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Evening at Castleton
Te Windham Soccer Association (WSA) is proud to
announce its 4th annual Evening at the Castleton event, to be
held at the Castleton banquet facility in Windham. Tis years
event is Saturday, January 31, 2015, starting at 6:30 p.m.
WSA is a totally self-supporting charitable organization with
over 100 volunteers that help us make this program one of the
best town soccer programs in the State. With some 800 youths
involved in our programs, participation fees collected by WSA
roughly just cover the operating expenses to run the travel and
recreation programs on a yearly basis.
Te Castleton event has enabled WSA to be a good
community citizen. Your support has enabled us to support
the original building and ongoing upkeep of the soccer felds
at Grifn Park, donate lights in the parking lot and walkway
at Grifn Park, install sod and over-seed the felds throughout
town, and repair and upgrade Tokanel, Grifn and Nashua
Road felds. We have also been able to assist the schools, by
donating two goals to the Middle School, as the ones they were
using were in signifcant disrepair and posed a potential danger
for the kids. Perhaps most importantly, WSA s scholarships
for families in need WSA has never turned away a child who
wants to play but is unable to pay.
Te Castleton event also helps WSA provide professional
trainers for our players and provide lights for the sunlight-
shortened fall season for the Travel Program. Our successes in
town from the U8 teams all the way through to high school
and adult leagues (Over 40 and Over 50 teams) have all
benefted from the funds WSA has received over the years.
Please come join us for a fun night, knowing your support
is helping our organization continue to ofer high-quality
programming for our youth. To purchase tickets, please visit
www.windhamsoccer.org. Call on your friends and buy a
table, or come as individuals and make new friends during a
night of dining, dancing, and rafes.
Keith Bradley, Windham
Coughlin Seeks Re-election
as Register of Deeds
My name is Pam Coughlin and I am running for re-election
for the Hillsborough County Register of Deeds. Te Register
of Deeds is a constitutionally elected ofce. As Register, I
am responsible for collecting Real Estate Transfer Tax and
maintaining all records regarding real estate transactions.
I graduated from the University of New Hampshire and
Portsmouth High School. I believe my leadership and life
experiences have provided me with qualities to continue
to serve as your Register of Deeds. I am a former State
Representative, School Board Member, homemaker, legal
secretary, mother of four children and married for 39 years to
Lieutenant Colonel John Coughlin, Army National Guard,
who served three tours in Iraq.
As your current Register of Deeds, I initiated and adopted a
Property Fraud Alert program for the citizens of Hillsborough
County. Te Property Fraud Alert program is a free service
ofered to help protect the citizens of Hillsborough. Please use
our website at www.nhdeeds.com or call 1-800-728-3858.
I am Pam Coughlin and I am seeking your support for re-
election as your Hillsborough County Register of Deeds on
November 4.
Pamela Coughlin, Amherst
Make Tanksgiving Special
for Soldiers
Within my position as the Windham Police Chief Secretary
I am a member of the New Hampshire Chief of Police
Secretarys Association. A fellow secretary from a NH town
is traveling to North Carolina for Tanksgiving to be with
her daughter who has been in the service for over 15 years.
Her daughter has opened up her home to over 30 soldiers
for Tanksgiving who cannot go home or may be deployed
soon. I thought how wonderful it would be to surprise this
family and join their cause by sending them goodie bags
for the holidays that contain snacks, pens, pencils, hygiene
products, socks. I will package them by male or female and
mail them for Tanksgiving. Any items you would like to send
to participate may be mailed to Laura Cryts, PO Box 172,
Windham, NH 03087.
Tank you in advance.
Laura Cryts, Windham
Small Business Owners Support
Eric Estevez
Eric Estevez is the best choice for state representative for us
small business owners.
As a small business owner, I saw frsthand the disastrous
efects of taxes, regulations, and Obama care. Businesses are
forced to adhere to unfair big government policies that prevent
both proft and hiring. New Hampshire is now competing
with other states for venture/angel capital and high-tech and
advanced manufacturing jobs. Tese are the high-paying
careers. Unfortunately, New Hampshire is losing young people
and the jobs are going elsewhere because of the current anti
small business policies in the state.
Eric Estevez has educational credentials from prestigious
universities, and great professional experience that includes
working in the United States Small Business Administration, as
a college professor, fdelity investments, and consulting. Above
all, he has the best plan to help small business owners. I know
Eric Estevez is committed to helping get New Hampshires
economy moving again.
I respectfully ask that the voters in Pelham and Hudson cast
their vote for Eric Estevez for state representative on Tuesday
November 4.
James Deluca, Pelham
Protecting the Voters Privacy
Tis brief letter is sent as a courtesy to inform voters
about privacy envelopes that are available to ensure their
voting privacy. Voters should know that as they present
their names and IDs to the ballot clerks when obtaining
a ballot, they have the option of requesting and sign a
privacy envelope to ensure the privacy of their vote. Tis
is especially important when they step out of the voting
booth on their way to enter their ballot into the vote
counting machines. Te privacy envelopes enclose the
ballots to protect the privacy of the voter. Tey assure
that residents votes remain private from cameras, or
from people who may inadvertently notice the way in
which someone votes as they walk to the vote-counting
machines. Te privacy envelopes are there voters, but
voters must know that the envelopes exist in order to
request them. I hope this letter helps to bring forth this
information for New Hampshire residents who truly
wish to vote in private.
Lorraine Dube, Pelham
Windhams Best Chance
to Correct Underfunding of
State Adequacy Aid
Tere is much at stake in the upcoming election. One of
the issues is a chance to increase the States education adequacy
aid to Windham which is currently underfunded by at about
$2.9M per year. Tis equates to an increase on our property
tax rate of about $1.45/$1,000 valuation to make up the
shortage. If you do the math, thats over $500 on a $350K
home this year alone. Tat adds up to a lot of money over
time, that each family would have available if the funding were
properly adjusted.
Dave Bates has publicly stated that if re-elected, it will be
his primary goal to see the adequacy funding law changed.
He knows it will be a tough, uphill battle. Tis means he will
not only need other State Reps and Senators to vote for the
Bill, he will need many of them to help garner support as well.
Since most towns in NH are not underfunded, their Reps do
not have a direct interest in seeing the Adequacy Aid formula
adjusted.
Tis is where relationships play an important role. Having
experienced people in Concord who represent Windhams
interests and who have formed personal relationships with
their colleagues through their years of service is a key element
that increases the Bills chance of success.
With this in mind, I spoke directly with Representative
Regina Birdsell (running for State Senate), and our other State
Reps, Mary Grifn, Charlie McMahon and Walter Kolodziej.
Each has committed to support this Bill. Teir relationships
and experience will be an important factor that could be
the diference between success and failure. None of the
Democratic candidates has ever served in the Statehouse.
Adequacy aid is not the only issue. Im not voting for these
candidates simply because they are incumbents and because
their collective infuence will go a long way towards giving this
efort an improved chance. Tat is just one of the reasons I am
voting for Birdsell, Bates, Grifn, McMahon and Kolodziej.
Another is that each of these candidates is a proven fscal
conservative. One of their most impressive achievements was
in 2010 with a Republican majority in the House and Senate,
when they voted to balance the State budget that included an
inherited $800M defcit without increasing one tax or fee.
Tey will always take your call and listen carefully to your
concerns.
Tey have served our town well over the years, and have earned
my vote.
It is our obligation as citizens to participate in our elections.
Please vote on November 4 for the candidates of your choice.
Ken Eyring, Windham
Sonshine Soup Kitchen Tanks
Food Fraternity
As a member of the Greater Derry area food service
fraternity. Albeit with a slightly diferent approach, the
Sonshine Soup Kitchen has once again turned to its restaurant
brethren for help.
For the ffth year, we recently held our Derryfest rafe of
donated gift cards, and the donors support was outstanding.
We encourage the public to patronize these special friends in
thanks:
Derry: Amphora, Clam Haven, Derry Pizza, Hows your
Onion, Jake Ds, La Carreta Restaurante Mexicano, Lobster
Claw II, Panera (all branches), Rig-a-Tonis, Romanos Pizza,
T-Bones Great American Eatery, (all branches) USA Subs,
Shaws.
Londonderry: 501 Pizza, Avandis Family Restaurant, Caf
Teresa, Coachstop Restaurant, Giovannis, Harold Square,
Janies Uncommon Caf, Talias, Mr. Steer, and yes, Bensons
Lumber & Hardware (both locations build and grow your
own salad bar!).
Manchester: Te Yard
Salem: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Weathervane
Seafood Restaurant (all locations for both)
Windham: Common Man (all locations) J. Michaels
Family Sports Pub, Windham Junction.
Very Special thanks to Windham foral designer Evie Saas
for again making and donating her beautiful fresh fower
wreaths and bouquets to sell, to our Board members past and
present for their enthusiastic teamwork, and to all our generous
rafe entrants. Bon appetite!
Linda M. German, SSK Board Chair, Derry
Harvest Fest was Fabulous
On Saturday, October 18, the Town of Windham
Recreation Department celebrated the 10th Annual Harvest
Fest. Despite the showery forecast, the weather cooperated,
and it was a fabulous afternoon with sunshine. Over 800
people attended the event which included hay rides, trick-or-
treating, games, face painting, a stilt walker, balloon animals,
music, a juggler, treats, a Horribles Parade, and much more.
I would like to thank the many people and businesses
who contributed to the success of the event. Tank you to:
Delahuntys, Canobie Lake Park Screem Fest, Woof Woof
Professional Dog Services, Ralph and Belinda Sinclair, Jay
Yennaco, Steve Hindes, Joel Dube, Jill McNamee, Donna
Markham, Kelly McLaughlin, Tina Boermeester, Graham
Adolt, Bonnie Adolt, Laura Scott, Fire Chief Tom McPherson,
Police Ofcer Bryan Smith, Jef Gale, Dave Macary.
Also thank you to: CoCo Early, Century 21 Northshore/
DAmico, Vacations for Everyone, Windham PTA, Karate
International, Girl Scout Troop 10181, Womens Service Club
of Windham, Windham Moms Club, Wildlife Encounters,
Boy Scouts, Dana Farber, Paint-a-Party, Salem Chamber
of Commerce, Quarrybrook, Searles Chapel, Professional
Martial Arts Academy, Convenient MD, New England
Dance Ensemble, Windham Chiropractic, Capris Pizza, Jim
Blazonis, Helen Carnes, Vicky Noel, Ruth Belizzi, and the Boy
Scouts.
Te trick-or-treat portion was enjoyed by hundreds of
ghosts, goblins, and princesses. Tank you to: WEDC,
Rockingham Emergency Vet, Sensationally Sweet, Professional
Martial Arts, Kiddie Academy, Golden Crane, Fit4Mom,
Happy Feet, Century 21 Northshore, Coco Early, Woof
Woof Professional Dog Services, Te Lions Club, Berkshire
Hathaway, Karate International, My BallStamp, Vacations for
Everyone, Windham Orthodontist, Village Green Dentist,
B&H Oil, McDonalds, Windham After School Enrichment,
DJ Rogers Collision, Castleton, Pediatric Dentistry of Salem,
Tamer Photography, Better Homes and Garden Massiello
Group, Windham Crossing Learning Center, Danielle
Bustamante Photography, Dr. Filler, Dance Connections,
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Pelham Windham News | October 31, 2014 - 5
by Barbara OBrien
This past summer heralded the
inaugural venture of Windhams
community garden project, which
was coordinated by the community
development department and
spearheaded by summer intern
Meredith Whitaker. The undertaking
was quite a success Whitaker told
selectmen, during their Oct. 20 board
meeting. Well be excited to do it
again, she said.
Whitaker described the community
garden as a place for people to
connect with one another, not just
to grow vegetables and owers.
The entire project was a social
experience, as well as a chance to
get outdoors and enjoy the summer
weather, she said. While many
participants grew vegetables and
owers for their own familys use,
others grew such an abundance that
they shared their harvest with others,
as well. The participants were very
passionate in what they were doing,
Whitaker said.
The land for the community garden,
located off North Lowell Road, was
donated by the Crossing Life Church
of Windham. Selectmen expressed
their appreciation to the members of
the church for their generosity and
strong community spirit. There were
also many donations made by local
businesses and private residents. It was truly a
public/private partnership, Whitaker explained.
There were a total of 16 spots that residents
used to grow their individual gardens. Participants
included the following: Rich Parow, Debra
Mowatt, Beverly Wilson, Kathleen Clairmont,
France and Derek McManus, Ralph Sinclair,
Jeffrey Malloy, Sheryl Rogers, Gloria Viola,
Stephanie Foster, Michael Greenburg, Bob
Murphy, Lisa Ferris and Don Guttman, Scott
Slattery, Jason Becht and Glen Kimball.
The following businesses donated materials
and services to help create the garden spaces
late this past spring: Boydens Landscaping,
Continental Paving, Incorporated, Edward N.
Herbert Associates, Incorporated, George Cairnes
and Sons, Incorporated, John Slavin, J.R. Gauthier,
Incorporated, Ken Bergeron and Pentucket
Bank. The following area businesses assisted
with donations for the kick-off event: Lowes
Home Improvement, Shaws Supermarket, Simply
Wholesome, Top Dog Banners, B&H Oil, Cyr
Lumber and Heavenly Donuts.
As for changes and additions that might be
made next year, Whitaker recommended holding
a harvest festival at the end of the season, as
well as a mini-farmers market as the crops
begin to mature. Whitaker also encouraged
the establishment of a Facebook Page for those
participating, giving growers
an opportunity to chat among
themselves.
In summing up the reasoning
behind the establishment of
Windhams community garden
project, Whitaker quoted
Desmond Tutu: Do your little
bit of good where you are. Its
these little bits of good put
together that overwhelm the
world.
Whitaker also oversaw the
annual Adopt-a-Spot program
this past summer. This is a
great opportunity to give back
to the community we love, she
said. Its a way to bring the
community together one spot at
a time.
Spots that were adopted
for cleanup and beautication
this past summer were Grifn
Park (parking lot, tennis and
basketball courts), Deer Leap and
the Town Forest, the depot area off the Windham
Rail Trail, the town pound, the area around the
police department sign, the Town Beach, the
rear entrance of town hall and the intersection of
Morrison and North Lowell roads.
Participants in the Adopt-a-Spot program
included the Baker Family, Andrea Croteau, Mimi
Kolodziej, the Mullen Family, Andrew Marks,
Susan Keenan, Brian Szukstan, the Whitaker
Family and Diane Carpenter. Sponsors of the
project were Dunkin Donuts, Delahunty Nursery,
Cyr Lumber, Lowes Home Improvement and
Boydens Landscaping. Cash donations, totaling
$300, were received from Extra Time Enterprises,
Northstar Financial Planning, Green Sprouts,
Indian Rock Financial Group and Boydens
Landscaping.
The only problem encountered as the result of
the two projects running consecutively was the
overlap of time and effort. It was generally the
same people helping out during the same time
of the year, Whitaker said. Next year, plans are
to involve volunteer groups and to encourage
children to participate in helping to clean up and
beautify the Town of Windham. We plan to
recruit more volunteers by connecting with the
schools, she said.
Community Garden Blossoms over First Year
submitted by Pelham Public Library
Pelham Public Library is proud to host its rst
National Novel Writing Month program this
November in sponsorship and celebration of local
writers. The library will be holding a series of
events in which local writers can come together,
write, share ideas and read aloud from their own
work.
What is NaNoWriMo?
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo,
takes place each November. For veterans and
newcomers alike, it is an exciting time for writers
(affectionately known to one another as Wrimos)
looking to translate all of the amazing ideas in
their heads to words on the page.
The goal, ostensibly, is for writers to pen 50,000
words the average number of words in a novel
within the 30 days of November. Some may
aim higher, some lower, what matters is working
toward and meeting your goals as a writer.
This years NaNoWriMo is even more special,
as New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan is
scheduled to proclaim Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 as
New Hampshire Writers Week.
The Pelham Public Librarys schedule of events
is as follows:
NaNoWriMo Kick-off (Saturday, Nov. 1, 12-2
p.m.) Writers can come, meet and mingle, share
their ideas or works in progress and take the
opportunity to begin their rst words toward their
2014 goal.
NaNo Nights (Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20,
6-8 p.m.) The library will offer writing prompts
and the opportunity for writers to Read Out!
sections of their work. Writers can also simply
come and be with other writers while they work
toward their word-count goals. The aim is to
create an encouraging space where writers can
come together and feed off the creative energies of
other writers and actually get some words on the
page. (No meeting on Thanksgiving.)
TGIO! Wrap Party (Saturday, Dec. 6, 12-2
p.m.) TGIO stands for thank goodness its over
which is exactly how writers will feel after a
month-long writing blitz (along with an enormous
sense of satisfaction, of course). Writers can
share successes, commiserate over setbacks, and
generally celebrate the massive achievement of
surviving NaNoWriMo. It is set to correspond
with the nal day of New Hampshire Writers
Week (Nov. 30-Dec. 6).
For more information, contact Rebecca
Crockett, Adult Services: rcrockett@pelhamweb.
com.
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Pelham Library Offers its First NaNoWriMo with Goal of 50K Words
Meredith Whitaker, who served as an intern for the community development
department in Windham this past summer, took a hands-on approach in
helping to beautify town property through Windhams Adopt-a-Spot project.
Helping to clean up roadsides in Windham were representatives of two local
businesses: Lab-Corp and Woof It Down. Te hard-working Litter Patrol
was part of the Windham Community Development Departments
Adopt-a-Spot program.
Courtesy photos
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Friday, October 31
Trick or Treat Hours in Pelham will take
place, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 1
All Women of all ages are invited to
join us in honoring Our Lady for First
Saturday Devotions on at St. Patrick
Church in Pelham. We begin with Mass
at 8 a.m. followed by the rosary at 8:30
and then join us for a pot luck breakfast, faith
sharing and fellowship. This Month we will
have a Thanksgiving rafe basket and proceeds
will benet the Pelham Food Pantry. For more
information call Linda at 930-6436 or e-mail
WomenOfMaryNH@yahoo.com. Note: Adoration
and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be available before
Mass at 7:30 in the chapel.
The Womans Service Club of Windham second
Annual Coat and Sweater Drive will be held
at Windham Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Help those in need by donating your clean and
serviceable coats and sweaters for men, women,
and children. Your donation will help keep
someone warm while your generosity will warm
your heart. Any questions call Patricia Russell at
434-4775 or Sue Violi at 889-0578.
Monday, November 3, Wednesday
November 5 & Monday November 10
The Pelham Police Department will host
a free Rape Aggression Defense Class for
Women. The class is designed to empower
women through self defense, awareness, and
avoidance. Participants have to attend each class
in order to successfully pass the course. Classes
will be held at the Pelham Police Department and
will begin at 6 p.m. and end at approximately
10 p.m. each night. If you are interested in
participating in the class, contact MPO David G.
DeRoche at 635-2411 ext. 4005 or e-mail him at
dderoche@pelhampolice.com.
Wednesday, November 5
Womans Service Club of Windham
next meeting will be held at Windham
Town Hall. Luncheon begins at 11:30
a.m. followed by program and meeting.
The program will feature Elena Dodd will present
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt, Wife, Mother, and First
Lady. The program is sponsored by The New
Hampshire Humanities Council. The program
begins at 12:30 p.m. and is free and open to
public. Guests welcome, bring a friend and tell a
neighbor! Come and meet us and enjoy, nd out
what we are about. Contact Sue Violi at 889-0578
or visit www.womansserviceclubofwindham.org.
Thursday, November 6
The Greater Salem Chamber of
Commerce will present Coffee,
Commerce & Community in Pelham from
8 to 9:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity
to hear from community leaders who will update
the local business community on projects that
may impact their businesses. Presentations will be
made by Amanda Lecaroz, Pelham Superintendent
of Schools; Jeff Gowan, Pelham Town Planner; and
Brian McCarthy, Pelham Town Administrator. The
event is being held in partnership with the Pelham
Economic Development Committee and will be
held at the Sherburne Meeting Room, Pelham
Town Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham. For more
information, check out the Chambers website at
www.gschamber.com or call the ofce at 893-
3177.
Pelham High School will hold an Open House
for the incoming Class of 2019 students and
parents. The event, organized by the schools
guidance department, will be held from 6:30 to
8 p.m. The administration, guidance department,
and other members of the PHS faculty will present
parents and students with general information
about the high school, academics, college and
career readiness, and appropriate planning for
high school. A student panel question and answer
session and tours of PHS will also be conducted
by the schools Student Ambassadors. For more
information, call the PHS Guidance Department at
635-2116.
Friday, November 7 and Saturday,
November 8
Americas leading Christian event for
women is back on the road with the
2014 tour and for the rst time ever we
can experience it live! Ladies, join us for the
Live World-Wide simulcast as we bring Women of
Faith to our church via simulcast for a day-and-a-
half experience that will take women on a journey
From Survival to Revival. Crossroads Church 43
Atwood Rd., Pelham, 635-1556. Tickets - $20 per
person, in advance.
Saturday, November 8
Come join Windhams Helping Hands
for a Wellness in Motion Walkathon at
Grifn Park in Windham on at 8:30 a.m.
Walk alone or walk with your family,
friends, class, organization, or sports team -
just walk! Get healthy while supporting Windham.
All donations go back into the community and
help with a variety of family needs including
clothing and food. For a small donation of $10 per
individual or $25 per family, walkers will have fun
earning a set of beads for every lap accomplished,
and at registration. Walk to lively music and enjoy
the beautiful fall day with your neighbors. For
more information call Al Pappalardo at 978-618-
0513 or e-mail windhamshelpinghands@gmail.
com or visit our website windhamshelpinghands.
org.
St. Patricks Womens Guild of Pelham is having
a Gift Card Rafe (like our penny sale) to benet
a scholarship fund. It will be held in the Parish
Center of St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. Drawing will be held at 6 p.m.
(need not be present to win). Also join us for a
Ham & Bean Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $8
and children $5.
Tuesday, November 11
Pelham American Legion Post 100,
32 Windham Rd, Pelham. Veterans
Appreciation Day and Membership Drive,
3 to 7 p.m. All Veterans welcome. Bring a
Vet with you. Serving hot dogs beans chips
and soda, cash bar available.
Tuesdays, November 11 thru January 20
Beginner Theatre for Kids for ages 6 and up
(cast of 14) for the production of Jack and the
Beanstalk from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Sherburne
Hall. No experience needed; everyone gets a part.
Size of group is limited; rst come, rst serve.
Registration form at 6 Village Green or online at
www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Program fee.
Register online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.
com. Call 635-2721 with any questions or e-mail
Recreation@pelhamweb.com.
Thanksgiving Trivia Night, Nesmith Library, at
6 p.m. Our next Trivia Night will have a festive
Thanksgiving theme! As always, bring a team,
or come as an individual. It is a great night
of questions, answers, food, fun and prizes!
Registration is required. Call 432-7154 or e-mail
swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org with any questions
or to reserve your spot.
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Anytime Fitness, Lia Sophia, Te Happy Shopper, Speech
Terapy Solutions.
On behalf of the Town of Windham, thank you to all who
attended the event, as well as to those who contributed.
Cheryl Haas, Recreation Coordinator, Windham
Recreation Department, Town of Windham, NH
Kim Rice a Strong Voice
for Hudson and Pelham
Tis Election Day will be one of the most critical in recent
history. With the number of challenges facing our country
and state it is of vital importance that we elect leaders that will
fght to protect our New Hampshire values and way of life.
Te threat to our economy is real, and with a recent gas tax
hike, Medicaid expansion, continued support of Obamacare,
and government barriers on small business to create jobs, it is
important that our elected ofcials understand the importance
of controlling spending, the growth of government and
avoiding the specter of an income tax. It is just as important
that our representatives be a strong advocate and voice of the
people they serve. As a former three-term representative, it is
clear to me that Kim Rice will be that strong voice on the right
side of the issues for our district. I urge you to vote for Kim
Rice along with the slate of Republicans Running for State
Representative on November 4.
Jim Lawrence, Hudson
Regina Birdsell the Clear Choice
for State Senate
Regina Birdsell is the clear choice for the NH senate of
district 19 (Windham, Derry, and Hampstead). She will work
for job growth and economic improvement by attracting more
companies to our state and keeping taxes low. She also sees
the benefts in making our state departments more efcient.
Regina has a proven voting record against tax increases and
will oppose Medicaid expansion and other unfunded federal
mandates.
Reginas previous experience as a NH state representative,
Rockingham County GOP chairman, and 10 years of service
in the US Coast Guard is proof of her commitment to our
community and country.
Regina has a track record that we can trust. Please vote for
Regina Birdsell, Republican for NH senate on November 4.
Michelle Levell, Windham
When is a Tax not a Tax?
When is a tax not a tax? When you want to claim you
balanced the state budget without raising taxes and you dont
consider the broadest tax in the state, a tax. Tat would be
your property taxes.
Te 2012 republican controlled legislature, headed by
Speaker OBrien made such a claim, which some current
candidates for re-election to the NH house and even for
Congress still claim.
In 2012 the legislature changed the funding formula
for employer contributions to the state retirement system
embodied in state statutes 100-A:16 II (b) and (c) to
eliminate the 35 percent state share of the employer (towns)
contribution. Te loss of the states 35 percent share resulted
in increased cost of $1,158,389 for Hudson, $564,506 for
Pelham, $1,674,465 for Salem and $783,434 for Windham in
FY13. Since this is a permanent change these added costs will
continue unless changed by the legislature.
As a selectman, if we ever told the home owners we
were going to increase their property tax without providing
something of value in return and do it each and every year
in the future I suspect there would be a major revolt and
rightfully so; yet that is exactly what the Bill OBrien legislature
did.
Te pertinent change in the statutes language is:
From provided that any employer, other than the
state, shall pay 65 percent of such total contributions, and 35
percent thereof shall be paid by the state
To ... any employer shall pay the full amount of such total
contributions.
Te employer being your town and schools.
Its one thing to do something like this, but another to
blatantly and deceitfully deny any responsibility in raising
taxes. Something to consider when you vote.
Harold (Hal) Lynde, Pelham
Lets Consider the
Tough Questions
We have such a diverse voting populace. Gender, age, faith,
race, education, work history, infuence of others, and other
factors determine which lever we pull. Lets look at some of
our questions.
Do you want Medicare as it is, or do you prefer a
government issued voucher enabling you to purchase health
ins. on the open (for proft) market? Single payer Medicare
covers 50,000,000 of our seniors. Do they want to give it up?
I think not.
Do you want social security to be a government function, or
would you prefer that Wall St. banks take the responsibility for
paying your beneft? Do you want security of United States, or
gamble your Soc. Sec. on Wall Street?
Should we have a minimum wage that takes one out of
poverty for a 40 hour week, or eliminate minimum wage and
leave it to open market?
Should women earn equal pay for equal work?
Regards reproductive rights. Do you believe decisions are
ultimately the prerogative of women, with their family, faith
and doctors consultation, or should these rights be determined
by male legislation?
Being budget responsible, should we cut tax payer subsidies
to Exxon/Mobile, or cut social security and Medicare to ease
our debt?
Te Afordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is law afrmed
by our Supreme Court. Do you want to accept the truckloads
of our tax dollars that the feds want to return to NH? It will
insure as many as 40,000 of our friends and neighbors, as well
as provide jobs! Or do you want our legislators to continue
(foolishly) obstructing/delaying total implementation?
Democrats stand against NH sales/income tax.
Vote for reason. Apathy will be death of democracy! Proud
democrat for representative from Windham.
Stephen Mavrellis, Windham
Taste of Italy does not
Disappoint
Te PHS Music Boosters would like to thank everyone
who helped to make our Taste of Italy dinner a phenomenal
success! Te hard work and dedication from the band
members, parents, family, and friends in our community made
it a wonderful evening flled with delicious food and great
music.
Special thanks go out to:
Joe Mundy, Band Director Extraordinaire. All Band
Members who helped set-up, perform, serve, and clean-up
at the end of the evening. Great bunch of kids! Rafaellina
Mahogany, Executive Chef of La Dolce Vita Catering, for the
delicious dinner and desserts. Angela Hinkle for the Tiramisu
Cups for dessert and serving. PepsiCo donated soda and water.
Diane Bedard for water and serving, Karie Lundin for ice
and serving, Sue Harden for serving, Tracy Sacca for serving,
Donna Driscoll for helping coordinate in the kitchen, Donna
and Dave Ward for serving and clean-up, Michelle Kelly for
coordinating and Ticket Collector-in-Chief, St. Patrick Church
for the use of the Clubhouse. Tank you again for all your
support!
Future opportunities for the community to enjoy listening
to the PHS Music Program students include the following
events:
PHS Football Game, 7 p.m., Friday, October 31, at the
Harris Family Track and Field behind Pelham Elementary
School - Boosters: 50/50 Rafe to be held
Pelhams Festival of Trees, Saturday, December 6, Band
performs seasonal selections from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sherburne
Hall - Boosters: Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PHS Winter Concert, Tursday, December 18, 7 p.m., PHS
gymnasium - Boosters: Concessions / Tri-M - 50/50 Rafe
Chris Miller, President, PHS Music Boosters, Pelham
Do your Homework
on the Candidates
On November 4 we will vote, and those choices will shape
our lives for years. People fought hard so we have the right to
vote... lets not stay home and willingly renounce a right that so
many people put their lives on the line for. We can disagree on
who the right candidates are, but lets do our homework on the
candidates then come out and make our voices heard (I will be
holding signs in front of the polling station - see you there).
I supported Regina Birdsell in the NH state senate primary
and was thrilled with her upset of a handpicked but fawed
establishment candidate - her legislative track record is
outstanding, she has the real life experience and skills that all
legislators should have and she is the kind of fscal responsible,
freedom friendly leader that we need in the NH Senate. She
is also deeply committed to staying in touch with every town
she represents - our legislators need to be reachable if we are
to be able to tell them what our priorities are and hold them
accountable for their promises. She has the right ideas and the
experience to see them implemented - lets send Regina to the
NH Senate.
I supported all our incumbent state legislators. Mary
Grifn, Charles McMahon and Walter Kolodziej have served
us well for many years and deserve our continued support. We
might not agree on every issue (the gas tax comes to mind),
but they have listened to us and did the right thing most of the
times - they deserve to continue representing us.
I am very impressed with Dave Bates ability and hard work
as a legislator in previous terms, and I trust him to fght hard
for fnancial responsibility and accountability as a NH state
representative. His experience, legislative achievements (both
in terms of bills passed and committee work) and fscally
responsible attitude make it easy to not only vote for him, but
also ask everybody to support Dave Bates this Tuesday.
I personally know all the candidates above, but not Kevin
Coyle. While doing my pre-election homework I found the
Legislators Lounge YouTube video with his primary debate
with Kevin Waterhouse. Te fact that the video only has 92
views is a shame - we need to spend more time looking at our
candidates.
More importantly ... I was struck by the following Kevin
Coyle quote: Just saying we want to leave things alone
because it runs well, I dont think thats a good idea. Many
times, the status quo is defended as good enough and
people resist calls for improvements (like Windhams school
district driving massive tax increases in part because of their
unwillingness to start questioning the way things have always
been done and stop wasting our tax dollars already). Tings
can always be better, and responsible management (private or
public) should always review every detail in their ongoing quest
to improve. A refreshing point of view backed by his actions -
Kevin Coyles frst term as a commissioner was flled with real
achievements, and he was able to clearly articulate his solid
reasoning behind some potentially unpopular decisions.
Kevin Coyle said the right things, then actually did what
he said he would - I will happily vote for him and strongly
encourage people to pay more attention to his achievements
and vote for him as the Rockingham County Commissioner.
Looking forward to big crowds on Tuesday ... hope to see
you there.
Daniel Popovici-Muller, Windham
St. Laurent will Represent
Windham Well
On November 4, we the residents of Windham have a
special opportunity to elect a NH Senator who is from our
town and knows our needs and interests. Tat person is Kristi
St. Laurent. For more than a decade, a Derry resident has
represented us in Concord and now our choice is between
a Windham resident and a Hampstead resident. Kristi St.
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her second elected term on the Planning Board and is in her
second year serving as Chair. She served on the Windham
Capital Improvement Plan Committee both as a member and
as Vice Chair. She has three children in the Windham public
school system. Kristi St. Laurent understands Windham and
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By any calculation, he hit a homerun with his recently completed
Eagle Scout project. Nathaniel Houde, a Life Scout in Windhams
Troop 266, spent the summer enhancing the Windham High School
athletic elds.
The project was sponsored by WHS Athletic Director Bill Raycraft.
Nathan chose to enhance the baseball and softball elds by adding
distance markers as well as custom-designed banners to the two
elds. In addition, he organized the baseball equipment shed
by adding hooks,
hangers, and an
overhead shelf to
reduce clutter. Since
this shed is shared
with the football team,
better organization
was becoming
necessary.
The WHS baseball
eld dimensions are
a bit irregular and the
actual distance to the
fence was unknown
to the coaching
staff. Nathan initially
estimated various
points using Google
Earths measuring
tools, but later
conducted eld
surveying with a
group to get accurate distances. He also
performed the graphic design to create two
custom banners for the baseball and softball
elds. Nathan custom designed the artwork
for each of the distance markers as well. Since
the school and elds are still fairly new, he
reasoned that adding these banners and signs
would help promote more esthetics and school
spirit.
The baseball
team is extremely
grateful for all of
his hard work and
donated time and
efforts, said WHS
Varsity Coach Jason
Matthews. I hope
its the start of a lot
of positive changes
to our baseball eld
... great job! Jason
also pointed out that
to date Windham
baseball players have
only had one home
run on their home eld. He felt that the
distance markers could add incentive to
the players who thought the fence was out
of reach.
Top Dog Banners of Windham donated
all materials and printing costs for the
banners, which allowed Nathan to
use most of the fundraising money to
purchase a custom 7 foot-by-50 foot
wind screen for the baseball eld. The
athletic department had been considering
purchasing this windscreen if they could
get funding.
In order to achieve the rank of Eagle
Scout, a Life Scout must plan, develop,
and give leadership to a project
that benets an organization in the
community. The project plan must be
approved by the scoutmaster, Scouting
Committee, and Council before it can
begin. In addition to this, a scout is
required to complete a minimum of
21 merit badges as well as other rank
requirements and the demonstration of
leadership in the troop. Nathan hopes to
earn his Eagle rank this year.
Eagle Scout Project at WHS Fields is a Homerun by any Measure
by Barbara OBrien
This past March, the
majority of Windham voters
cast their ballots in favor of
establishing a Town Forest;
203 acres comprised of former
conservation land. As part of
that warrant article, voters also
approved the establishment
of a forestry committee to
manage the new Town Forest.
Subsequently, selectmen set up
the forestry committee with two
members of the conservation
commission and three other
members of the community-
at-large. Everything seemed
to be progressing smoothly,
until the issue was raised as to
which entity had the ultimate
say about managing the Town
Forest: the forestry committee or
the conservation commission?
The dilemma came to light
during the selectmens October
20 meeting, when Town
Administrator David Sullivan
informed board members of
an opinion issued by Town
Attorney Bernie Campbell.
According to Campbell,
upon the establishment of
the forestry committee, the
conservation commission lost
all of its authority over the
property now designated as the
Town Forest. Not only that,
but, apparently, the forestry
committee doesnt have to
answer to selectmen either.
They are the Selectmen of
the Forest, Sullivan said. They
are the powers-to-be!
Referring to the acquisition of
the recent knowledge, Sullivan
labeled the development
as the law of unintended
consequences. We had no
inkling this would happen, he
said, looking back to when the
warrant article was proposed
and the forestry committee
established. It was noted,
however, that any revenue
raised through harvesting
sections of the Town Forest
would go into a special fund
and couldnt be spent without
the approval of voters at town
meeting.
Sullivan said he realizes
now that the conservation
commission could have been
designated as the forestry
committee, thereby allowing
any authority to remain with the
ones who have been looking
out for the towns conservation
land for years. If that action had
been taken, the conservation
commission could have, then,
established a sub-committee
whose job it would be to look
after any harvesting of the
Town Forest. Sullivan suggested
that a new warrant article be
proposed and taken to voters
next March, designating the
conservation commission as the
forestry committee. Selectmen
did not agree, however, and
were hesitant to change things
now.
Leave it as it is, Selectman
Bruce Breton said of the
situation. Give things a chance
to work out, he said, adding
that having new blood in the
mix adds a little spice.
Chairman Ross McLeod
agreed with Breton. Nothing
seems to be broken the way it
is, McLeod said. Selectman
Roger Hohenberger commented
that the arrangement could
always be changed down
the road, if problems with
management of the forest
should arise. Selectmen Al
Letizio, Jr. and Joel Desilets did
not attend this meeting.
Labeling the decision not
to undo what was created last
March as bureaucratic inertia,
Sullivan said he feels the
selectmen just dont understand
the dilemma. Selectmen
wouldnt like it if they had some
of their power or control taken
away, Sullivan quipped.
Wayne Morris, chairman of
the conservation commission,
was not happy with the
selectmens attitude toward
leaving the control of the
Town Forest strictly under the
forestry committee. Morris said
he had intended to propose
more conservation land be
designated as Town Forest,
but would not be doing so
if it means the conservation
commission loses all control
over additional land, as well.
As it is, there is no way I would
designate more conservation
land as town forest, Morris
said. Id ght it tooth and
nail, he said, admitting that
you can get a little territorial
after so many years. Morris
said that some conservation
commission members have
served in that capacity for more
than three decades.
Resident Bob Coole agreed
with Sullivan, urging selectmen
to move forward with putting
a new warrant article on the
ballot next March; one that
would return control of the
Town Forest to the conservation
commission. It will prevent
problems down the road,
Coole said. Resident Barbara
Coish sided with selectmen,
however, saying, Leave it the
way it is!
Sullivan informed the
conservation commission that it
could propose its own warrant
article for next March, should
its members choose to do so.
A petition could also come
forward from any citizen, as
long as it includes a minimum
of 25 signatures of registered
voters, Sullivan said.
The Law of Unintended
Consequences Causes Dispute
Nathan Houde and Ralph Sinclair of Top Dog Banners display the baseball banner.
Varsity Baseball Coach Jason Matthews, Nathan Houde, and WHS Athletic
Director Bill Raycraft in front of the donated windscreen
Chris, Mike, and Nathan Houde put up a shelf in the equipment shed.
Courtesy photos
by Barbara OBrien
Its been more than two years since selectmen voted to close
Windhams Skate Park, sell off whatever equipment they could and,
hopefully, transform the area into something less problematic. The
skateboard park was located in a fenced area near the front of Grifn
Park.
Town ofcials and some residents had been bothered by the
behavior they often witnessed at the skateboard park and were
appalled by the foul language and litter often left behind. While
it was acknowledged, at the time, that not all those who used the
facility were to blame, unfortunately, the bad apples spoiled the
barrel for everyone.
This past spring, selectmen held a public hearing at which
residents and organizations were allowed to express opinions on
how the now-vacated area could be utilized. Following that forum,
several questions pertaining to the former skateboard park were
included in the Master Plan survey conducted this past summer. The
results of that survey were presented during the board of selectmens
meeting on October 20. A total of 379 responses were tallied as
the result of the survey. A petition requesting the addition of a sand
volleyball court was also received by the committee. It was signed
by 28 residents.
The area where the skateboard park was previously located
measures 80 feet by 170 feet and still has a paved surface, one which
would, reportedly, need some maintenance work. The information to
selectmen was presented by Windham Recreation Committee Vice-
chairman Mark Lucas and Recreation Coordinator Cheryl Haas.
Based upon the results of the study and survey, the number-
one choice, which is also the recommendation of the recreation
committee, is a passive recreation area, including gardens with
plantings and shade trees, as well as benches and other seating
areas, chess/checkerboard tables, hopscotch areas and a shufeboard
court. This choice received the highest overall preference ranking,
Lucas said, noting that it is suitable for all ages of residents and
would require little maintenance. Cons that were listed as to this
choice, however, were that there might be limited use and the area
could be difcult to design. The cost range for this number-one
concept was said to range from $60,000 to $90,000.
The second choice also includes passive recreation, as in the
rst choice, but would also include one sand volleyball court. The
maintenance would be higher than with the rst choice, but still only
moderate. The cost would be very similar to that estimated for the
rst choice.
The third choice detailed by Lucas would be a toddler biking area,
which would require resurfacing the existing pavement on the former
skateboard park. The estimated cost would be $15,000 to $20,000
and would be low maintenance. Committee members felt that this
would be an inefcient use of the space, however.
The fourth choice would be a performance stage, which would
foster cultural interests and bring a unique quality to Grifn Park.
The use would be limited, however, and could carry a high price tag.
Estimates were said to range from $60,000 to $400,000 to construct
the stage.
The fth and nal choice presented is for a splash pad, similar to
the facility located in Derrys Humphrey Park. The splash pad would
incorporate a water play area consisting of sprinklers and water spray
xtures, but would not cause standing water hazards. The estimated
cost would be in the vicinity of $80,000 to $150,000.
When questioned as to what was meant by passive recreation,
Lucas dened the concept as not being an active sport, but, rather
sedentary games, more mentally challenging than physical.
There wasnt much public input during the discussion, unlike
that which had taken place during prior forums. Resident Bob
Coole did come to the podium, however, and suggested selectmen
include horseshoe pits and a picnic area in the proposal. One other
person suggested a bocce ball area. Haas didnt like the idea of
horseshoe pits, however, stating that it would be analogous to the
former skateboard park, only it would be senior citizens causing the
rowdiness, not teenagers.
There were only three selectmen who attended the October 20
meeting, but those who were there all agreed with the recreation
committee and its recommendation for passive recreation,
accompanied by gardens and shade trees. Selectman Roger
Hohenberger said he feels this choice would provide activities
for senior citizens and also eliminate the issues
that plagued the skateboard park. Selectmen
Bruce Breton and Ross McLeod agreed. As
for the possibility of a volleyball court to be
added to the plans, selectmen felt it would
cost more to maintain. McLeod encouraged
recreation committee members to seek more
input from senior citizens living in town. Plans
are for committee members to expand the ideas
surrounding passive recreation, then to return to
selectmen during their Monday, November 17
meeting for additional discussion. Selectmen
hope to include the money to repurpose the
former skateboard park in the towns 2015
operating budget.
Selectmen Al Letizio, Jr. and Joel Desilets did
not attend the October 20 meeting.
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As an American, I feel like I live in the greatest country in
the world and I know that many of you feel the same way.
But do you really understand why we are free? Why do we
enjoy the freedoms of choice and the many liberties that we
have?
Is it because 13 separate colonies simply wrote a
document in deance of Englands rule oh so long ago,
and did England just walk away and let the united colonies
become the United States? No, it was because of a group of
citizen soldiers who said Freedom was worth ghting and
dying for and they went out and backed up their written
words with deeds that set the standard for generations
to come. Those very rst citizen soldiers were willing to
sacrice everything that they knew for the hope of a better
future. They were our rst veterans and probably our most
important ones, for without them, we still could be under
British rule, though probably not.
As each generation of Americans have come and gone
since those events in 1776 many things have changed.
However, one thing has remained the same, a small
percentage of citizens have continued to answer the call
to serve their country both in time of peace and in time of
war. All of these brave men and women are who we honor
on this Veterans Day. This special day is set aside to honor
all veterans who have served their country without regard to
whether they served in war or during peace time.
When people think of Veterans Day, they sometimes
confuse the true meaning and history of Veterans Day with
Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a national holiday set
aside to honor all service members who paid the ultimate
sacrice and died in combat while in service to their
country. Veterans Day honors all veterans, both the living
and deceased, who took an oath and served their country.
Many people may not know that Veterans Day originally
was called Armistice Day, and recognized on November
11. This date became the holiday because in 1918, on the
11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice,
was declared between the Allied Nations and Germany
to mark the end of the Great War or World War I. The
commemoration of that day began the next year in 1919
by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson to honor
that day and the WW I veterans. However, it took almost
20 years before Armistice Day became a legal federal
holiday in 1938. It stayed as Armistice Day until 1954 when
President Eisenhower changed the word from Armistice to
Veterans. This change was a result of intense lobbying by
several veterans service organizations like the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the American Legion to change it to honor
all veterans, not just the original World War I veterans.
Currently in the United States there are just over 23
million living veterans in the United States. While that may
seem like a lot, its really not; its a relatively small number.
I mentioned earlier that a small percentage of citizens have
continued to answer the call to serve. The US population
is currently just over 322 million people, which means that
only 7.2 percent of the population has served at any time in
the armed forces. It is this small group of men and women
who have answered an inner calling to serve their country
and protect our freedoms and our way of life. It is these
brave and courageous men and women who deserve our
respect and gratitude. These brave men and women live
all around us; they are our family members, our friends,
our neighbors, our co-workers and many are leaders in the
community. Each and every one of them who has served
has earned our respect and it is our responsibilities as
citizens to honor these brave men and women.
Todays veterans come from all walks of life and ages.
Over 40 percent (9.2 million) of our veterans are over the
age of 65; these are ones who served during World War II,
the Korean War and the Vietnam War. These veterans
are a part of our history and we are quickly losing our
greatest generation of heroes. These men and woman
faced the horrors of war and came home and became
integral parts of our society. They have helped shape
our communities and put aside the pain and grief of war
and helped to create this great nation. The wars in the
Persian Gulf since 1990 have shaped a new generation
of veterans who face different challenges, but these brave
men and woman arent shying away from their duty. They
served their country with honor, pride, and with a sense of
purpose that they are helping to create a better world with
freedom for all.
There are two main things that returning veterans
count on the most. The rst is the veterans service
organizations like the VFW, the American Legion, and
the Disabled American Veterans that ght for the benets
that our veterans have earned with their service. But
second and most importantly, they depend on the support
of their families and their community to help them. It is
the support of the family and the community that keeps
them going as they may struggle with readjusting back
to civilian life. It is the emotional support you give them
and the support of the local veterans organizations that
provide support to them and then ght for adequate
veteran programs in Congress every day.
As we approach November 11, if you know a veteran
or you see a veteran license plate on a car, please stop
for a second and to say hello, say Thank you for your
service and if able, do something that
can help support a veteran in need.
There are many local organizations
that need donations to help keep
our homeless veterans fed and warm
this winter. So if you want to help,
please contact a local post of the VFW,
American Legion, or DAV and they
will be able to direct you to places in
need. You can also support fundraising
events like the recent Poppy Drive
the VFW did last weekend in Pelham or
any other event that is providing direct
support to the veterans who may need
help the most.
These brave men and women served
this country in its time of need and put
their lives on the line for us and gave us
the right to live in the greatest country
in the world; we owe them our respect,
our gratitude, and our help when they
need it. I think its the least we can do.
This Veterans Day, please honor
each and every one of them as you
are able. If you are able to attend, the
John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post
will be holding two ceremonies with
the assistance of the American Legion
Post 100 on November 11. The rst
ceremony will be starting at 11 a.m. at
the Pelham Veterans Memorial Park on
Mammoth Road and the second one
will be at Gibson Cemetery on Marsh
Road at 3:45 p.m. We would love to
see you there to show support and to
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Striving to be pro-active in easing some of
the burden on local taxpayers, members of the
Windham Economic Development Committee
have come up with a preliminary proposal to
create what is being termed a Market Square
District; a development similar to one currently
ourishing in Lynneld, Mass.
Were very excited about this, Selectman
Al Letizio, Jr. told Windham Planning Board
members, during their Oct. 15 meeting. Letizio,
a local businessman, is also a member of the
Windham Economic Development Committee, as
well as active with the land use sub-committee.
The land use sub-committee was established
specically to come up with a viable option
to promote economic growth in this southern
New Hampshire community, one in which the
population continues to increase. The sub-
committees purpose is to be pro-active and
visionary, Letizio explained. We really need
to hit the ball out of the park, by coming up with
other answers, he emphasized.
During the past two decades, Windham has
seen an explosion in residents and housing that
has out-paced its facilities, causing over-crowded
schools and congested roadways. Weve got a
double problem, Letizio said, referring to a lack
of sufcient services and an ever-burgeoning
tax rate. Were spending $1.05 for every $1
collected in taxes, he said. Traditionally, the
answer to these problems has either been to cost
costs/services or increase real estate taxes. We
need to think of another answer to this dilemma,
Letizio said, adding that the sub-committee has
been trying to come up with a creative solution;
one that wont break the backs of taxpayers,
while still addressing the goals of Windhams
Master Plan. We can raise additional revenue
without impacting the taxpayers, he said.
Currently, Windhams tax base is 92 percent
residential and less than 8 percent commercial,
placing the brunt of the burden on homeowners.
The Master Plan was formulated in 2005, but
is currently in the process of being reviewed and
updated. Among the goals that were established
nine years ago, some of which have still not been
met, are the creation of a village center district,
to develop a vibrant downtown with a walkable
shopping and recreational area, to protect the
towns natural resources and rural character, to
ensure a safe environment for residents of all
ages, and to promote Windham as a destination
location. We need to take a big approach,
Letizio told planning board members.
In order to view such a development in person,
members of the WEDC traveled to Lynneld last
month. What they came away from their eld
trip with was excitement and the vision of
such an idea taking roots just north of the State
Line. What we saw in Lynneld was some very
positive economic development, Letizio said,
noting that the Town of Lynneld is very similar
to the makeup of Windham. Even the locations
are similar, with Lynneld being situated on the
edge of Route 95 and Windham being bisected
by Route 93. What WEDC members went to see
during their visit south, however, was Lynnelds
Market Square; what was described as a charming
development with retail shops and restaurants, but
also lots of green space and places for people
to just hang out. Its just a great place, Letizio
said, a fun place to just walk around.
Letizio described Lynnelds Market Square
as a walkable community center, one with
boutiques, a wide variety of restaurants, markets
and entertainment venues. We believe this
could work in Windham, Letizio said. Market
Square also includes biking and hiking trails,
with outdoor movies and yoga lessons during
the summer and a community ice rink during
the winter. Theres nothing remotely like this in
Windham right now.
Getting back to economic factors, Letizio
said that a Market Square District in Windham
could wind up being valued at $100 million.
Ultimately, it could serve to drive taxes
down, he said, adding that such a completed
development could bring in about $2.3 million in
revenue on an annual basis. This windfall could
translate into net revenue of about $1.6 million
per year to the Town of Windham, he said. Its
not going to happen by accident, though, Letizio
continued. Its going to take a lot of planning
and a lot of effort.
When questioned as to where such a
development could be constructed in Windham,
Letizio said that members of the WEDC have
identied ve parcels, each located in the area of
Wall Street and Indian Rock Road, within walking
distance to the existing Shaws Supermarket, CVS
Pharmacy and Santander Bank. The ve parcels
together include a total of 155 acres, of which
30 percent could be developed. The remaining
land includes a signicant amount of wetlands.
The ve parcels are owned by different parties,
including the State of New Hampshire, the
Town of Windham and private individuals.
Letizio said sub-committee members had
contacted the owners of the property. A
development of this type would work when
all ve parcels are grouped together, Letizio
said, but not separately. Letizio made it clear
that the WEDC should not be construed as
developers, but as visionaries seeking answers
to the towns economic troubles.
One of the issues that could cause a problem
in developing a Market Square District in this
area is that it is currently zoned for professional
business and technology use, not commercial.
To change the zoning, a warrant article would
need to be proposed and brought forth to voters
at an annual town meeting. The goal would be
to create a new district in Windham with the
appropriate zoning regulations. Letizio said
that up to 10 percent of the concept could be
residential development, such as senior housing
or condominiums.
Selectman Joel Desilets, who also serves on the
WEDC and is also a member of the land use sub-
committee and the strategic planning committee,
was very enthusiastic about the Market Square
concept, particularly following the groups trip
to Lynneld. Its a gathering place for everyone
to come together, Desilets said, adding that he
believes such a development reects the wishes
and desires of Windham residents. Windhams
greatest strength and most valuable asset is our
people. Citizen participation in this idea is
crucial if it is to be successful. Desilets also
pointed out that a Market Square development
provides local employment for residents, in
addition to tax relief.
In the recently completed
economic development
assessment, facilitated through
Northeastern Universitys
Dukakis Center for Urban
and Regional Policy, citizen
participation was highlighted
as one of our towns strengths,
Desilets stated. From holding
a contest, to choosing a
town slogan, to conducting
a community visioning
workshop, to helping to craft
the forthcoming Master Plan,
Windham heavily involves
our residents in town affairs,
Desilets noted. This admirable
effort builds community buy-
in and helps align the towns
economic development with the
residents preferences for their
community.
The vision behind this
Market Square District is not only to prepare
for the development of a downtown area, with
businesses that would help balance the tax base,
and provide employment, but also to promote
small businesses and creative outlets where local
talent, entrepreneurship, and agriculture can
ourish, Desilets said. So, in large part, what
were envisioning to achieve within Market Square
is the making of Windham as a destination, a
gathering place for cultural capital; a beautiful,
walkable downtown, where youth, families, and
community come together.
Ed Gallagher, former school board member and
chairman of the strategic planning committee,
said he wants to avoid a proliferation of strip
malls along this stretch of Windham, adding that a
development such as that embodied by a Market
Square District isnt going to happen by accident
or randomly. It will take a lot of effort to make
this reality, Gallagher said, adding that such a
concept will improve the quality of life for the
entire community and that he hopes residents will
rally around the idea.
This is strategic planning, Gallagher said.
This sets the tone in Windham for the next 100
years.
Former Selectman Kathleen DiFruscia, now an
alternate member of the planning board, agreed
that the proposal is a wonderful concept, but
also admitted that she has some questions about
how it would all work out. DiFruscia cited the
fact that Windham has no town water or sewer,
both detriments to development. DiFruscia also
mentioned that having ve different owners of the
parcels being considered for development is an
obstacle. We have to work with the assets the
town has, Gallagher replied. A warrant article
intended to fund a public water feasibility study
was proposed this past March but was defeated at
the polls.
When the discussion turned to what the next
step in the process should be, planning board
member Paul Gosslin said he felt the onus should
be put back on the economic development
committee to lead the charge. The town needs
to actively market the community. Gosslin
said committee members need to determine if
Windham is ready for such an undertaking and,
if so, whos interested in building a Market
Square-type development. It took Lynneld 20
years to accomplish the task, Gosslin said.
This is just the starting point, Letizio said.
There are no guarantees this will work. Its
going to take teamwork, he said, referring to
procuring assistance from the school board, the
selectmen, the planning board and the economic
development committee.
We need one developer to do the entire
project, otherwise it winds up being piecemeal,
former selectman and current planning board
vice-chairman Alan Carpenter added. Its
denitely a challenge, Carpenter said.
It will be worth the time, Desilets responded.
After further discussion, planning board
Chairman Kristi St. Laurent suggested that a
planning board sub-committee be established to
continue investigating the possibility of moving
forward with establishing a Market Square District.
This is a great opportunity to plan, Carpenter
said. We should be doing more of that. It was
ultimately decided that the land use subcommittee
would take on the job of eshing out the concept,
then returning to the full planning board for a
joint workshop. Tentatively, that workshop will be
held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, beginning at 7 p.m.
in the community development building next to
town hall. The workshop will be scheduled as the
rst item on the agenda that evening. Public input
is welcome and encouraged.
Is Market Square District Idea Viable for Windham?
Market Square in Lynnfeld, Mass., is being ofered as an example of what such
a development in Windham might resemble. Shown is an area with seating for
socializing and green spaces alongside retail development.
Members of the Windham Economic Development Committee
recently spent time visiting Market Square in Lynnfeld, Mass.;
a concept being suggested for the Wall Street-Indian
Rock Road area of Windham.
Courtesy photos
by Barbara OBrien
The accreditation process for a new high school
takes time to complete. The school must be in
operation for several years before an application
for accreditation can even be made.
Windham High School opened its doors to
students in September of 2009. A couple of years
later, the application for New England Association
of Schools and Colleges accreditation was made.
Since that time, a self-study has been conducted
by faculty and administrators. The beginning of
next month, board members from NEASC will
spend three days visiting Windham High School,
conducting interviews and observing the daily
operations of the now ve-year-old facility.
Since the accreditation process began, three
different superintendents and three different
principals have served at Windham High. In
addition, the school district has left the previous
school administrative unit and formed its own
single-district SAU. There has also been a
signicant turnover of faculty members. Despite
all these upheavals, the accreditation process has
continued unabated.
According to Julie Lichtman, who serves as the
director of Guidance for the Windham School
District, NEASC provides the high school staff
with a template by which to conduct a self-study,
and its the high school staffs job to defend
themselves. We know our weaknesses and our
strengths, Lichtman told school board members,
during their Oct. 7 meeting.
As a segment of the accreditation process,
Windham High School established a NEASC
Committee, which was divided into several
sub-committees. One of those sub-committees
focused on core values, ultimately developing
a mission statement for the high school which
translates into the anagram ROAR, which stands
for Responsibility, Opportunity, Achievement
and Respect. Windham High School is an
educational community committed to excellence
through hard work, high standards, personal
responsibility and dedication to others, the
mission statement reads.
As for its core values, Windham High School
is engaged in a dynamic and inclusive process
guided by best practices to identify and commit to
its values and beliefs about learning. According
to Lichtman, this dynamic process and the desire
to improve and follow core values is a major
strength of the high school community.
Based on comments from committee
members, Windham High School has identied
challenging and measurable 21st Century learning
expectations for all students; expectations that
address academic, social and civic competencies
and are dened by school-wide analytic
measurements that identify targeted levels of
achievement. The expectations are clear in their
intent, Lichtman said. Learning expectations
include the areas of technology, communication,
numeracy and literacy, problem solving and
critical thinking, healthy lifestyles, kinesthetic
awareness, and social and civic engagement.
During the sub-committees review of the status
of the core values at Windham High, strengths
and weaknesses were identied. Among the
strengths listed are as follows:
Multiple stakeholders are involved in the
process;
Values and expectations are simplied,
exible and easy to understand;
Expectations are reected in the school
culture at all levels (students, staff and
administration);
ROAR concepts are apparent in the overall
culture of the school; and
There is an ongoing review of the mission
statement and core values, beliefs and 21st
Century learning expectations.
Among the weaknesses listed are as follows:
A need exists to ensure that the school
community understands these core values
and related concepts on a long-term basis;
Completion and application of school-wide
rubrics (set of rules/regulations or protocol) is
still in the process;
As a relatively new school, policies,
procedures and culture are still evolving;
More evidence is needed that missions,
values and expectations serve as a guide
for instructional assessment, policies and
procedures. More time is needed to allow
implementation at all levels and to collect
data to ensure values and expectations are
being met; and
The need still exists to establish prescribed
timelines, along with research and data
sources for future revision.
Based on the rating guide for NEASC standards,
members of the core values sub-committee
judged Windham High Schools current
adherence as acceptable, with a strong desire
to gather more data over the next accreditation
cycle, in order to improve to the highest
exemplary standard. Our goal is to keep
getting better, Lichtman said.
A second sub-committee focused on evaluating
instruction at Windham High School, noting that
the classrooms of WHS clearly use instructional
strategies that reect and support the schools
core values, beliefs and 21st Century learning
expectations.
Based on the instruction sub-committees
recent evaluations, the following strengths exist at
Windham High School:
Teachers are highly accessible to students
through before and afterschool assistance,
one-on-one help during free periods, email,
Moodle Chats and other forums;
The use of technology is in place, both in and
out of the classroom;
The faculty is extremely collaborative,
meeting weekly and encouraging peer
observations to support best practices;
Teachers maintain expertise in their
individual content areas;
The use of formative assessments drives the
day-to-day instruction; and
A variety of instructional methods is used
to meet the needs of all students.
Weaknesses identied by members of the
instruction sub-committee include:
Cross-disciplinary learning needs to be
employed in additional content areas;
Not all faculty members are using the
available technology to its fullest potential.
Instruction sub-committee members rated this
particular area as acceptable at the current
time, also commenting that they are aiming for a
higher level in the future.
The curriculum sub-committee has also
reported on the results of its self-assessments.
The results of the recent curriculum evaluation
also showed this area to be acceptable, but not
exemplary, committee chairman Ken Naroian
said. Naroian is an English teacher at Windham
High School.
The Windham High School curriculum is
purposefully designed to ensure that all students
practice and achieve each of the schools 21st
Century learning expectations, Naroian said.
According to Naroian, 77 percent of faculty
members are in total agreement with this
assessment of the curriculum, while 84 percent
of parents surveyed are in total agreement. All
students have multiple opportunities to practice
and achieve these learning expectations, he said.
All curriculum documents are current, regularly
reviewed and updated. In addition, Windham
High School consistently practices inquiry-based,
higher-order thinking, problem-solving techniques
and the ethical use of technology. There is clear
alignment between the written and the taught
curriculum at Windham High School, Naroian
said.
One weakness noted, however, is that students
are not exposed to inter-departmental learning
opportunities beyond ninth and tenth grade
humanities courses. Comment was also made
that there is an increased need for communication
among departments. There is also a need for a
formalized, specic time-line for a school-wide
curriculum revision cycle, something that does
not currently exist.
Stafng levels, instructional materials,
technology equipment, supplies, facilities and
the resources of the media center are generally
sufcient to fully implement the curriculum,
including co-curricular programs and other
learning opportunities, committee members
determined. There is a need for additional
funding for textbooks and novels for some
courses, however, they noted. Also, some class
sizes are larger than optimal, resulting in some
physical space constraints and crowding issues.
There are less than optimal diversied curricular
and co-curricular offerings, as a result of both
budget and physical space, committee members
stated.
The sub-committee designated to evaluate
community resources for learning found that
Windham High School provides dependable
funding for a wide-range of school programs
and services; ongoing professional development
opportunities and curriculum revision; a full-
range of technology support, as well as sufcient
supplies, equipment and instructional materials,
including laptops for all students and faculty
members, as well as professional development
funds for course work and workshops. New
staff is hired as needed, a Facilities Master Plan
has been in effect since the spring of 2011,
and updated capacity reports are formulated.
Windham High School support staff delivers what
are judged to be high-quality services. Also,
high school staff maintains current documentation
and procedures to ensure that the building,
grounds and other facilities are well-maintained,
healthy and safe. High school staff also actively
engages parents and families as partners in
each students education and reaches out to those
families who are less connected to the school,
through parent emails and an online calendar.
According to the committees assessment, high
school staff encourages and supports strong
business partnerships and higher education
programming.
Listed as a need by the sub-committee is better
upkeep for the athletic elds at Windham High
School and a plan for making them handicapped
accessible. Additional maintenance personnel
and a long-range plan are also on the need-to-do
list.
As with the other sub-committees which
reported to the school board earlier this month,
the community resources for learning group
judged these aspects to be acceptable at this
point in time, but not exemplary.
Once the visit from members of the NEASC
board has been
completed
next month,
the fate of the
accreditation
process for
Windham
High School
will be left in
their hands.
Superintendent
Winfried
Feneberg said
he expects
to learn the
answer as
to whether
the high
school will be
accredited or
not sometime
next May.
12 - October 31, 2014 | Pelham - Windham News
Accreditation Process for
Windham High School Continues
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Pelham - Windham News | October 31, 2014 - 13
by Len Lathrop
School lunch is changing! Pelham Elementary
School has been very proactive in making lunch
healthy and fun while maintaining a balance between
the servings and the mandated required content.
Every detail is taken into consideration. Calories, fats
and proteins are carefully measured and monitored.
The entire dining experience has turned into quite the
learning experience for the young students.
Theres been a lot of activity surrounding the new
protocols. Students have been treated to visits by
Ms. Vegetable, and Pelham Police and Fire personnel
have been on hand to staff the serving line, interacting
with the students. The children enjoy the increased
communication during their lunch period about
making nutritious food choices and learning new and
creative ways to keep healthy all throughout the year.
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
Made in NH Products
donated to WHS
submitted by Jane Lang,
Salem NH Farmers Market
Salem NH Farmers
Market donated a
diversied group of
Made in New Hampshire
products to Windham
High Schools NEASC
Accreditation visit. Items
selected were local jams,
soaps, maple syrup all
prepared by the vendors
who participate in Salems
weekly Farmers Market.
The New England
Association of Schools and
Colleges will be coming
to WHS November 2-5 to
complete an evaluation.
The visiting committee
is from all around New
England and will be
meeting with faculty, SAU
staff, community members
and parents over the four-
day visit. WHS will be
presenting their ndings to
the community at 1 p.m. on
Sunday, Nov. 2.
The Salem NH Farmers
Market is open every Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and hosted by Lake Street garden.
For information visit SalemNHFarmersMarket.org
Proudly displaying their Farmers Market bags are Jane Lang, SNHFM; Julie
Lichtmann, Director of Guidance at WHS; Kerry Wentworth, testing center
coordinator; and Kay Barretto, SNHFM.
Courtesy photo
Lunch is Healthy and Fun at Pelham Elementary School
Charity Landry, AKA Ms. Vegetable, serves a blueberry smoothie
for the frst graders to try.
Firefghter Dave Johnstone reads the fortunes to the students that they received with their meal. Lt. Ann Perriello and Patrolman Brian Kelly
serve the students.
Pelham Police worked the food line and especially enjoyed wearing hair nets.
Firefghter Pat Weaver helps out the kindergarten class at lunch.
Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down? Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?
Thumbs down to Obamacare, Ebola, and the
new Enterovirus. This is probably the worst time
in the US history for the Democrats to socialize
our health care system. November 4 is the day to
vote Republican and take back our country.
Thumbs down to an eighth grade teacher-bully.
Obvious when you dont like certain students and
deliver sermons to students in class about why
they shouldnt be friends with the student you
dislike! Seriously? Teacher-bullying at its nest,
just perpetuating bullying. Being older doesnt
mean you can give daily judgmental lectures on
all topics and about who in class plays too much
soccer, etc. Save the lectures, send misbehaving
ones out, stop slamming doors, learn to be a nice
person and just teach ... or retire.
Thumbs down to the Secret Service for not
protecting our President. Its unfortunate that
the President decided to go to the Texas Ebola
hospital, but it is still the job of the Secret
Service to keep him from harm! That should
include keeping him from kissing, hugging, and
handshaking of the nurses and doctors that treated
the now dead Liberian who came here with Ebola.
Shame on not protecting our President!
Thumbs up to our school bus drivers. As a
Windham parent Im shocked to hear about the
awful things that students are doing on their
elementary bus routes. It was brought to my
attention that the bus drivers have to constantly
discipline wild students while driving safely. The
worst part is how none of the students care about
what is being said, and they carry on with their
bad acts. What is wrong with you other parents in
town? Dont you have enough sense to teach your
kids discipline and manners? Its not the drivers
responsibility to do your jobs!
Thumbs down to several Pelham Razorbacks
football coaches that chew tobacco and spit all
over the sidelines during games. Whatever you
want to do when you arent around our kids is
your own business but please stop showing these
kids its ok to chew tobacco. They look up to
the coaches and whether you like it or not, you
are role models to these kids. Next time I see it
happening, Ill take HD video, post it on YouTube
and nd out your name and tag you and make an
example out of you for how kids football coaches
should not behave.
Thumbs down to the EMT working the 10/19
Razorbacks games. You should worry less about
chatting with your pals on the sidelines and pay
more attention to the injured kids on the eld.
In addition, when a child is injured, instead of
strutting your way across the eld looking cool,
you should sprint to that child with the same
sense of urgency as if were your own child hurt.
Absolutely no excuse for compromising the safety
of the kids.
Thumbs down. I know you think Im crazy for
yelling you to Slow Down. Am I crazy enough
to throw roong nails in the street and up the hill?
Maybe, just maybe. We shall see. Have a happy
Halloween and keep AAA number handy.
Thumbs down to the
individual belly-aching about
the pilot up in his little plane.
Last time I checked, you didnt
own the sky. The only peace
and quiet getting disturbed
around here is ours and having
to hear your whining about how
your entire day was apparently
shattered by this little plane. If
you dont like hearing this person
enjoying their Sunday in the sky,
I dont see anyone forcing you
to stay home and listen to it. In
other words, I suggest you build a
bridge and get over it.
Thumbs down to
Republicans. They continue to
lie about the Obama record. The
stimulus, though inadequate, did
save 5 million jobs and prevented
the second Great Depression. The ACA did bring
health care to millions of uninsured people. Bin
Laden is dead and GM is alive. Republicans
blame Obama for removing the troops from Iraq
even though the troop withdrawal negotiated by
Bush and completed by Obama. Republicans
have blocked jobs bills yet blame Obama for less
than adequate job growth. Republicans are also
confused about who the enemy is. GWB attacked
Iraq even though they had nothing to do with
9/11. ISIS exists because of the failed Iraq War.
Obama has done the best he could with complete
obstruction from Republicans. They remind me of
the classic denition of chutzpah where the man,
who having killed his parents, throws himself on
the mercy of the court because he is an orphan.
Thumbs up to Lt. James Foley and the entire
Pelham Fire Department! We recently took the
First Aid/CPR course on 10/6 and 10/20 along
with our son and several friends and wed like
to let everyone know what a great experience it
was, and for very little cost. This course was very
informative and taught us all a valuable set of
potentially lifesaving skills. Lt. Foley has a great
sense of humor and made the class fun while
teaching us the proper procedures for responding
to an emergency. Some of the other reghters
also helped with simulated
emergencies. Everyone was
great and we want to express
our gratitude for all their hard
work and dedication. And
a huge thank you to NB for
making it happen!
Thumbs down to the Pelham
Town Enforcement guy. How
about slowing down and use
your directionals when turning.
Its a brand new car, use the
safety features.
Thumbs Down. Hey, how
about you or your landlord whos gaming the
system rake up your leaves this year and register
your cars in NH, youve been hanging around
here for over a year.
Thumbs up. I would like to thank the people
on the following streets: Brett Circle, Spring
Street, Stonepost Road, Lannan Drive, Shepard
Road, Mulberry Lane, Harley Road, Ballard Road,
Wellesley Drive, Radcliffe Drive, Colby Lane,
Regis Drive, Vassar Drive, Wheaton Drive, Ledge
Road, Foremen Lane, Spring Street, Dracut, MA,
and Harley Drive, Dracut, MA that supported me
in the recent PES fundraiser. I sold over 150 items
to reach my goal of earning the TV. I also raised
over $1,800 for my school. Thank you very much!
I wouldnt have been able to do it without all of
you. Victoria
Thumbs up to the Pelham Fish and Game! On
Saturday, October 25, your beautiful club opened
for a Boy Scout only event. The boys had the
chance to learn about gun safety and try different
kinds of ranges like Action, Archery, Silhouette,
Trap, Turning Target. My boys loved Archery
and Silhouette! Your instructors were patient and
knowledgeable. It was so nice to see kids outside,
enjoying a gorgeous autumn day, without phones
and video games. Thank you!
Thumbs up. I would like to give a big thumbs
up to whoever paid it forward for us all on Sunday
morning at Crossroads Church Cafe. Your kindness
made our coffee and morning pastry that much
sweeter. Thank you!
Thumbs down to Kristi St. Laurent. She claims
to be an independent voice,
and rarely mentions shes head
of Windhams democrat party.
As such, shes about as far left
as someone can go. (Vote for
Regina, please!)
Thumbs up to the Windham
School Board for supporting
and recognizing the autonomy
of the Windham Academy,
as declared by its board last
month: Acknowledgement that
the Windham Academy (WA),
as a chartered public school,
is separate from the WSD and
as such will have unique and
separate governance, standards, and curricula,
provided that they meet the requirements set forth
by applicable state and federal law.
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Just about a month ago, four of the ve Windham School
Board members voted against recommending the charter school
application put forth by the Educational Choices Foundation.
Subsequently, members of the ECF decided to withdraw the
application for a charter for Windham Academy and spend more
time formulating the application for the proposed rst through eighth
grade, 360-student charter school.
As the result of the application withdrawal, members of the
Windham School Board offered to assist the ECF with the process
going forward. It was decided that two school board members
would serve on the new sub-committee following a couple weeks
of contemplation on which members would be the best choice.
Discussion surrounded who had sufcient time to devote to the task
and also would be the most open minded of the ve sitting board
members.
During the Oct. 21 meeting, school board Chairman Jerome
Rekart, who is a college-level educator, and one of the newer board
members, Rob Breton, volunteered to serve in an advisory capacity
to the ECF. Their offers to serve in this capacity were not contested
by either the other school board members or any ECF members.
School board member Ken Eyring commented that he probably
wasnt the best choice to serve on the sub-committee as he worked
with the ECF prior to being elected to the Windham School Board
last March. Eyring said he didnt feel there was a whole lot of work
yet to be done on the application, just a couple of things that
need to be ironed out. Eyring said he hopes that those who serve
on the sub-committee dont lock down the application process
prematurely, reminding his fellow school board members that a
charter school does not operate on the same parameters as one of
the school districts four public schools. Eyring was the only school
board member to vote in favor of moving the original Windham
Academy charter application forward to the New Hampshire
Department of Education.
School board Vice-chairman Dennis Senibaldi said he just doesnt
have sufcient time to serve on another committee at the present
time.
Windham resident and business owner Tom Murray, who serves
on the ECF, said he would like to see continuity and consistency
in the school board members who are serving as advisers. Murray
questioned whether next Marchs elections would cause an
interruption in who serves on the sub-committee. Were looking
for someone who would remain on the sub-committee for the
entire process, Murray said. Both Rekart and Michael Joanis are
up for election again next March and have said they plan to run
for a second three-year term. Originally, plans had been to open
Windham Academy for the 2015-2016 school year. That timeline
will now need to be altered. The proposed location for Windham
Academy has not been disclosed at this time.
School Board Members Form Sub-Committee
to Help with Charter School Application
Letters - continued from page 6
A Yard Sign only Scratches
the Surface
Its difcult to tell from a yard sign what candidates for
public ofce stand for, and how they will represent the
community. Id like to tell Salem voters what I know about
Beth Roth, a candidate for State Representative that I hope
voters will seriously consider on Election Day. I think she is
one candidate who will make everyone who votes for her proud
of their choice.
I have worked alongside Beth in a number of community
organizations and projects, including the Greater Salem Rotary,
Chamber of Commerce and Relay for Life. Beth brings
strong leadership, integrity and dedication to every endeavor
she undertakes. Tese personal qualities and skills will open
greater opportunities for Salem to be heard in Concord. Beth
is an attorney, who also has a background in nursing and
psychotherapy. She has served two terms on the Salem Board
of Selectmen, including as chair. Clearly, Beth is someone
dedicated to listening to, advising and helping others.
I urge my friends and colleagues in Salem to support Beth
Roth as one of Salems State Representatives on Election Day,
November 4. She would bring an open mind, a willingness to
listen and a passion for Salem to Concord.
William T. Sherry, Windham


Te Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
45th Annual Christmas Drive
Te Pelham Good Neighbor Fund committee is asking for
your support so that we will be able to help individuals and
families during Christmas with food, clothing and toys for
the children. We are asking individuals, families, businesses,
organizations, schools, civic and church groups to be as
generous as possible. Volunteers will be accepting food and
cash donations on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at the Pelham Plaza.
If you would like to make a donation on line, please visit our
website at www.pelhamgoodneighborfund.org or you can
make your check payable to the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund,
P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076. Your cash donation is tax
deductible since we are a 501(C)(3) charitable organization.
Te committee also uses the money collected during the drive
to provide fnancial assistance 52 weeks a year for food, heat,
rent, electricity, and other household expenses. Your fnancial
support would be greatly appreciated so we can help our
Neighbors In Need.
If you need help during the holidays, please call one of
the people listed below or e-mail us at pgnfsponsorachild@
live.com. If you would like to sponsor a child or family for
Christmas, please also call one of the people listed or go to St.
Patrick Church to pick out a name tag(s): Jeanne DiRocco,
635-2089 or 401-8977; Brenda Blake, 339-0679; Karen
Fournier, (978) 319-8650.
You can call Jeanne DiRocco any time, Brenda Blake and
Karen Fournier after 6 p.m. during the week and after 10 a.m.
on the weekends. We need to hear from you no later than
Saturday, December 6. Your call for help will be handled in
strict confdence.
Frank Sullivan, President, Pelham Good
Neighbor Fund, Pelham
Another Veteran Supports
Eric Estevez
To all those people that are still undecided about who
they will be voting for in the upcoming election for state
representative, I found your candidate.
Eric Estevez is a smart, hardworking and honest young man.
He is from Pelham, New Hampshire and knows what issues
are important because he is one of us. He has the educational
credentials and professional experience to create jobs, cut taxes,
and provides more local aid to our community in order to help
lower the tax rate for working families. Eric will also never
turn his back on us veterans.
As a disabled American veteran of this country, having
served as a combat veteran in Vietnam, I know too well the
consequences of politics as usual. Like many other veterans of
my generation, I am had to struggle to adjust to civilian life,
and receive veterans benefts for my service related injuries.
Eric Estevez helped me get my veterans benefts. Although
I could not aford professional help, Eric had the compassion
to help me free of charge. Te generosity of Eric Estevez has
also touched the lives of many other veterans that I know. Eric
understands the sacrifces that veterans and their families make
because his brother is an ofcer is the U.S. Army who served
in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He also lost a good friend Sgt.
Daniel Gionet from his hometown Pelham, N.H. during the
war in Iraq.
I will be doing everything that I can to help get Eric Estevez
elected. Te people of Pelham and Hudson should get to
know him personally and they will love him. He will give you
the outstanding representation you deserve. I respectfully ask
my fellow veterans their friends, and families to vote for Eric
Estevez for state representative on Tuesday, November 4.
Joseph Amore, Methuen, MA
Remember Donna Marceau
is a Problem Solver
When you go to the polls on November 4th, remember
that Donna Marceau is a problem solver who will work
diligently to lower your tax bill at the state and local level
by seeking efciencies in state government. As a public
servant in various capacities, as Director of Tax Policy, Alvirne
Spanish Teacher, Nashua Community College Professor and
WorkReadyNH Director, Donna Marceau has always worked
for the betterment of the common good. Donna Marceau
will be an independent voice when necessary, but I know she
can work with both Republicans and Democrats to make
our state a better place. Her main priorities are job creation,
seeking alternatives to the burdensome property tax, and true
and humane welfare reform by taking an up from poverty-
workforce approach. Let us all work together to make New
Hampshire a better place, I urge you to cast one of your eleven
votes for Donna Marie Marceau.
Robert Marceau, Hudson
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TREE SERVICES
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11/7/14
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The Pelham High boys and girls Soccer teams
ended their respective regular seasons this past
week at home when they also celebrated Senior
Day. Both teams used the last game of the season
as a nal tune up for postseason play, but only
one was able to come away with a victory.
Coach Matt Millers boys team had a strong
nish to their schedule, winning their last ve
straight including a 3-0 blanking of Mascenic
Regional at Raymond Field on Senior Day. The
Pythons enter the playoffs as the number 11
seed in the tournament after nishing the regular
season with an 8-6-2 mark.
A key game for Millers team was the Oct. 17
tilt against Campbell in Cougar Country. Pelham
edged out Campbell, 3-2, and ultimately with the
win, side-stepped having to suit up for a play-in
game, earning an automatic spot in the round of
16.
Pelham opened up the scoring early in this
one when Josh Gonzalez found Nick Young on
a through ball outside of the 18 yard box in the
fourth minute. Two minutes later, Eric Guinasso
notched his team-leading 11th goal of the season
after he drew a PK. Guinasso blasted the ball
to the right side, netting past the diving Cougar
keeper for a quick 2-0 lead.
After an own goal in the 19th minute gave
the Cougars momentum, Campbell proceeded
to tie the game up just three minutes before the
intermission. Much like the prior meeting earlier
in the season in Pelham, the game remained level
throughout the second half until the Pythons Josh
Gonzalez was able to nish off a Dylan Sacca
corner kick for the dramatic game winner in the
79th minute. Brian Gettings played well between
the posts; recording eight saves in picking up the
win.
Against Mascenic (7-9) on Senior Day, it was all
Snakes as they scored a goal in the rst half and
added two more in the second forty (including
another 79th minute tally) to sink the Vikings. Eric
Guinasso made it two goals in as many games
with his 12th of the season in the games eighth
minute, giving Pelham all it would need. Kellan
Brouder added an insurance goal nine minutes
into the second half before Matt Poff closed out
the scoring with his rst goal of the season in the
last minute of play. Keeper Brian Gettings posted
his fourth clean sheet of the year with four saves,
giving him an even 100 for the year.
The Lady Pythons had an excellent season
under the guidance of Coach Jon Hall, who
has brought a winning attitude to Pelham girls
Soccer. After years of disheartening results on
the soccer eld, Halls Call for commitment
and performance has been answered. Pelham
posted an 8-8 record and qualied for postseason
play, also as the tournaments number 11 seed.
Unfortunately, the Pythons had a tough draw on
Senior Day, coming up short in their nale and
losing a closely fought encounter to second-
ranked Raymond (14-2) by a thin 3-2 count.
The nal four games of the year was a
microcosm of the entire season as the Lady Snakes
posted two wins against a pair of losses. On
the coast, Pelham received rst-half goals from
Taylor Burke and Brooke Paradis (Morgan Pinksten
assisting on both) and then held off the Hill
Toppers in the second half to leave Somersworth
with a 2-1 victory, improving their record to 7-6 at
the time.
A few days later, Pelham hosted fth-ranked
Campbell (11-4-1) and fell to the Cougars by a
4-2 score. Campbell jumped out to a 2-0 lead
on goals at the nine and 29 minute marks before
Taylor Burke (Devon Sacca) scored in the rst
minute of the second 40, cutting the decit in half
with her second goal in as many games. After
CHS took a 3-1 lead, Brooke Paradis (Pinksten)
pulled the Pythons back to within one in the
games 56th minute, but that was as close as they
would come.
On Oct. 20, Pelham traveled to Jaffrey where
they took on lowly Conant (3-13). The Pythons
had their way throughout the contest, scoring
twice in each half for the 4-0 win. Morgan
Pinksten and Morgan Walsh took turns assisting
on each others goals for a 2-0 halftime lead. In
the second half it was more of the same as both
Walsh and Pinksten struck again, with Walshs
tally being of the unassisted variety while Pinksten
received an assist from Paradis. Pinksten nished
the year with 10 goals while Walsh recorded nine.
In a Saturday, Oct. 25, matinee at Raymond
Field, Pelham bid a regular season farewell
to its seniors as they took on a talented and
senior-laden Raymond squad. Brooke Paradis
gave Pelham a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, but
the Rams scored ve minutes later to tie things
up, where things stayed heading into halftime.
Raymond came out quickly in the second half,
scoring just two minutes in and then adding
another, 13 minutes later, for a 3-1 advantage.
Paradis scored her team-leading 15th goal of the
season in the next minute but again, thats as close
as they would come.
Pythons Soccer Splits on Senior Day
Both teams prepare for playoff run
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PHS Boys Soccer team seniors (Standing from left): Josh Gonzalez, Colin Grosman, Kellan Brodeur,
Jimmy Russo, Nick Gonsalves, Brandon Azevedo; (front row): Eric Guinasso, Kyle Bettencourt,
Brian Gettings, Nick Young, and Eric Rossi
by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham girls Field Hockey teams
unprecedented run into the D-III playoffs came to
a disappointing ending on Sunday, Oct. 26 when
they dropped a 3-1 decision to Gilford in the
second round of the state tournament.
Pelham entered the playoffs with a best-in-
school-history 11-2-1 mark during the regular
season, good for a fourth-place ranking. The
Pythons advanced to the quarternals with a 2-0
preliminary round win over number 13 Bishop
Brady at Harris Field on Friday, Oct. 24. Katelyn
Suprenant scored a rst-half goal and Sarah Morin
(Heather Defranzo) added another in the second
half to account for all the scoring. Ashlyn Farwell
turned back nine shots on goal to record the
shutout.
Unfortunately for Pelham, the reward for
reaching the elite eight was an encounter with a
peaking Gilford squad that, despite their 6-7-1
regular season record, knocked off number 5 seed
Newfound (11-3) by an identical 3-1 score in their
preliminary round game.
At the risk of becoming too editorial, neither
team was able to get an offensive ow going as
the whistle-fest affair was marred by no less
than 170 stoppages in play, due to both ofcials
apparent, excessive need to be noticed.
Nevertheless, and despite the inordinate
number of obstruction calls among others, the
whistles did not seem to favor either team. With
choppy play, the theme in the rst half, it was
12th-seeded Gilford that struck rst. Maddie
Laame slid the ball past Python goalie Ashlyn
Farwell for a 1-0 lead with 12:28 left in the half.
Pelham, which did not nd itself trailing on the
scoreboard many times during the regular season,
battled back when Sarah Morin (Darian Rideout)
scored from a gathering in front of the Golden
Eagles net with 5:24 remaining until halftime.
Midway through the second half, Farwell made
an excellent save on a Logan Baxter point-blank
shot, but after Farwell was called for covering
up the ball in the crease (whats a goalie to
do?), Gilford was awarded the dreaded penalty
stroke; a relative to soccers penalty kick. Baxter
proceeded to bury the free shot beating the
Snake goalie to her stick side with what proved to
be the winning goal. With 3:02 left in regulation
and Pelham not able to mount a late charge,
Gilford put the game out of reach when Jill
Lachapelle scored on an assist from Baxter.
Congratulations to Coach Pattie Stilphen and
her Lady Pythons for an amazing and successful
season.
Lady Pythons Field Hockey Ousted in Quarternals
Pelham goalie Ashlyn Farwell was under siege with Gilford pressure for much of the afternoon.
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Those who live in particularly cold climates should switch from all-season to
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than sneakers, so should you equip your vehicle with tires that will stand up to winter
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Check on the status of your battery and its starting power. Cold weather can put
more strain on a car battery. A battery that is already weak may not turn over when you
need it most.
Replace worn wiper blades and upgrade to a windshield uid that is rated
for subzero temperatures. Each of these items will improve visibility when winter
precipitation is making its presence felt.
Schedule an oil change at the beginning of winter. Dirty oil can hinder cold-
weather starts and, if coupled with low coolant levels, can make it difcult for the
engine to turn over.
Keep jumper cables, a battery booster pack and warning cones in your vehicle.
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road.
While youre stocking the trunk or cargo bed, include a shovel, sand or cat litter,
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have in the event your car breaks down in the winter. You can dig your tires out of a
snow drift with the shovel and apply litter to increase traction. The blanket will come in
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Sister Ellen
Sullivan
(formerly Sister
M. Timothea),
77, a Sister of
Mercy for 58
years, died
suddenly on
October 21,
2014. A native
of Quincy,
Massachusetts,
she was the daughter of Timothy and
Elizabeth (Lonergan) Sullivan.
Sister Ellen held a Bachelor of Arts
degree in education from Mount St.
Mary College in Hooksett. She also
studied at Castle Junior College in
Windham. For many years she taught
at Catholic schools in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts. In New Hampshire,
Sister Ellen was a teacher at St.
Thomas Aquinas in Derry; St. Joseph in
Manchester; St. Rose of Lima in Littleton;
and Catholic West in Berlin. She taught
at St. Mary Star of the Sea in East Boston;
St. Ann in Gloucester; and St. Catherine
in Charlestown, all in Massachusetts.
Sister Ellen also served as secretary
at St. John School in Concord, New
Hampshire. For several years before
her retirement she was on the staff of
the housekeeping department at Warde
Health Center in Windham.
Sister Ellen is survived by one sister,
Kathleen Gemski of Toms River, New
Jersey; and the members of her Sisters of
Mercy Community.
She was predeceased by a sister, Mary
Galante.
A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated October 28 in the Chapel of
the Warde Health Center, 21 Searles Rd.,
Windham. Burial followed in St. Joseph
Cemetery, Bedford, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to
the Sisters of Mercy, 21 Searles Rd., PO
Box 420, Windham, NH 03087-0420.
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home,
214 Main St, Salem, had care of the
arrangements. To send a message of
condolence to the family, please view
the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.
com.
Brendan Patrick Donovan,
44, died October 17, 2014, at
his home in Pelham after a long
complicated illness. He faced
this illness with humor and
dignity and died peacefully in
his sleep.
Brendan was born in Boston,
MA, moved to Windham at
age 7 and attended Windham
grade schools. He graduated
in 1988 from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, where he
was a National Merit Scholarship nalist. He attended
Syracuse University and graduated from Southern
University with a computer science degree. After
college, Brendan lived in Derry until moving to Pelham
six months ago.
Brendan was a self-proclaimed computer geek
from age 10 and transformed his love of computers
and incredible abilities into a career in software
engineering. He was lifelong Lego enthusiast and
collector, and a member of an adult Lego users group.
His display of Lego Star Wars models amazed all his
visitors. He had a wide range of interests and talents
from juggling to solving Rubiks cube, to playing guitar,
piano and drums to doing impersonations. He had a
quick wit and a great sense of humor.
He is survived by his loving parents, Paul and
Catherine (Qualey) Donovan of Windham; brother,
Colin and his wife Alicia Donovan of Blackstone, MA;
aunts and uncles, Paula and Robert Source of Basking
Ridge ,NJ, Mary and Russell Lawson of Manchester,
Marcia and Roger Dufresne of Derry, and Frank and
Susan Qualey of Manchester; cousins, Erin Vega, Kellie
Schoeld, Shauna and Jack Glaze brook, Megan and
Tom Wolfe, Nicole and Jared Withrow, Laura Sorce
and Jay and Andrea Sorce.
Funeral services were celebrated October 22 at
the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,
Salem followed by burial in Windham.
To send a message of condolence to the family,
please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com
Frank J.
Nicholson,
93, of
Windham,
died October
13, 2014, at his home following
an extended illness with his
loving family by his side. He
was the beloved husband of 40
years to Jacqueline J. (Nickerson)
Nicholson who survives him.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts,
September 26, 1921, the son of the late Jacob and the
late Florence (Walker) Nicholson, he was a graduate
of Franklin Massachusetts high School and then went
on to earn a bachelors degree in Engineering from
Northeast University.
A veteran of World War II, Frank proudly served
his country from 1942 to 1946 as a Lieutenant in the
U.S. Navy and as a Fighter Pilot. He was awarded the
American Theater Ribbon and the World War Victory
Medal.
Before retiring, Frank was employed as an Engineer
with Foxboro-Ivensys Controls (now known as
Schneider Electric) in Foxboro for 30 years.
His hobbies were ying, golng and boating at his
home in Chatham, Massachusetts. He enjoyed many
days ying with his nephew William J. Tousignant and
golng with his brother-in-law William A. Tousignant.
In addition to his wife Jackie, Frank is survived by
his dear nieces, Pam Reuter and her husband Paul and
Gail Nicholson; and his nephew, Larry Nicholson. He
is also survived by his sister-in-law, Gail Tousignant
and her husband William A. and nephew, William J.
Tousignant.
He was also brother of the late Larry and the late
Florence.
At his request, all funeral and committal services
were held privately.
Those wishing may make contributions in Franks
memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 25 Nashua
Rd., No. 3, Londonderry, NH 03053.
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by the Pelham Funeral Home.
Arleen G. (Lamontagne) Hargreaves, 65,
of Derry, died suddenly October 10, 2014, at
her home.
Arleen grew up in Salem and graduated
from Salem High School where she was a
cheerleader. She had worked as a bank teller
at various local banks. Arleen enjoyed caring
for her grandson, Jason and she enjoyed her
numerous visits to St. Louis to spend time
with her grandsons, Alexander and Dylan.
Arleen was predeceased by her parents,
Gertrude (Arsenault) and Emery Lamontagne
and her son, Ernie Salois, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years,
Michael Hargreaves of Derry; her son, Eric
Salois of St. Louis, MO; her sisters, Diane
Francis and husband Robert of Pelham and
Sandra Peters of Talent, OR; and her three
grandsons.
Memorial visitation was Saturday, October
25, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Douglas & Johnson
Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem. The
Funeral Service followed at 11 a.m. at the
Funeral Home. Burial of the urn followed in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
In lieu of owers, contributions in Arleens
name may be made to the Center for Life
Management, 10 Tsienneto Rd., Derry, NH
03038.
Message of condolences to the family may
be sent to www.douglasandjohnson.com.
Sister Ellen Sullivan
Frank J. Nicholson
Arleen G. (Lamontagne) Hargreaves
Brendan P. Donovan
Milton B. Woodie
Wood, 81, of Windham,
passed away September
28, 2014, at his home.
Woodie was born and
educated in Connecticut, the son of the late
Ruth (Coffey) and Byron Wood. He served
in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean
War. Woodie co-owned and operated
Hamilton-Wood Artesian Wells in Salem
and Windham.
He was a member and Past Master of Spicket Masonic Lodge in
Salem, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Nashua, the Bektash
Shriners of Concord where he was in the Motorcycle Patrol, the
Derry-Salem Elks and a member and Past Patron of the Salem Order
of the Eastern Star. He was also a proud member and Director of the
Royal Order of Jesters, and it gave Woodie great joy to be a member.
He was a former member of the Salem Contractors Association
and a former member and Director of the Water Wells Association.
Woodies passion was riding and traveling around the country
with his wife on his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed skiing and
snowmobiling and he often rode his snow mobile to work. Woodie
played softball and sponsored softball teams.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Pringle and Beverley
Schneider.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Dorothy (Weekes)
Wood of Windham; son, Bret Wood and his wife Sue of Salem;
daughter, Karen Pauk of Makanda, IL; step-brother, Ronald Wood
of Windsor Locks, CT; sister, Marie Exley and her husband Alton of
Plaineld, CT; two grandchildren, Michelle MacLean and Melanie
Perez and her husband Miguel; one great-grandson, Preston
MacLean; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held October 15 at Douglas & Johnson
Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem.
Memorial contributions in Woodies name may be made to
Rockingham VNA and Hospice, Attn: Hospice, 137 Epping Rd.,
Exeter, NH 03833.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the
obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
Milton B. Woodie Wood
submitted by Pelham Police Department
On Friday, Oct. 17, at about 10:10 p.m., the
Pelham Police
Department
received a call
from a woman
reporting that
a dark-colored
sedan crashed
into her vehicle
at the Pelham
Veterans
Memorial Park
and drove away.
The Parks and
Recreations
Haunted Woods
event was taking place at the
time of the call. A second caller
reported that she was almost hit
by the same vehicle in Veterans
Park. Ofcers responded to the
area but were unable to locate
the vehicle in question.
A short time later, a third caller
from Valley Hill Road reported
that a mother driving a black
sedan just dropped kids off at a
party after leaving the Haunted
Woods. The reporting party said
that the children had reported
she was drunk and was driving
home. An ofcer located a black
2012 Hyundai Sonata driving
on Pinewood Drive. The ofcer
observed fresh damage consistent
with the crash in Veterans Park.
Corrine Howard, 48, of Pelham
was identied as the driver.
The ofcer observed an open
bottle of Sutter Home merlot
on the drivers seat. Corrine
was arrested and charged with
Conduct After an Accident,
Transporting Alcoholic Beverages
and Aggravated Driving While
Intoxicated based on her level of
intoxication.
Corrine was released on
$2,500 personal recognizance
bail. She will be arraigned at
the 10th Circuit Court District
Division Salem on Monday,
Nov. 3. No injuries were
reported as a result of the crash.
Monday, October 20: 3:08 p.m. Medical emergency, Wyndridge Circle.
Tuesday, October 21: 8:23 a.m. Medical emergency, Loretta Avenue. 11:27 a.m. Investigate oil burner
problem, Shelly Avenue. 5:30
p.m. Motor vehicle accident,
Marsh Road at Mammoth Road.
7:56 p.m. Medical emergency,
Muldoon Parkway.
Wednesday, October 22: 9:28
a.m. Odor investigation, Village
Green. 5:09 p.m. Medical
emergency, Windham Road.
Thursday, October 23: 1:42
p.m. Medical emergency,
Windham Road. 2:53 p.m. Gas
odor investigation, Spaulding
Hill Road. 3:13 p.m. Medical
assist, Heather Lee Lane. 4:18
p.m. Medical emergency, Bridge
Street.
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by Jacob Gagnon
The Windham High School Field Hockey team plays as if they
have something to prove each time they take the eld. The Lady
Jaguars brought that same tenacity with them to Exeter High
Schools William Ball Stadium on Tuesday night, Oct. 27, as they
faced Souhegan in the seminal round of the NHIAA Division II
Championship Tournament.
They (Windham) have been playing phenomenally this year
and (its great) to see them all come together and peak at the right
time, said Coach Amanda Ward. This is probably the best high
school eld hockey Ive seen. I feel awesome about their play
today.
The Lady Jaguars got to work right away, attacking the Sabers
and forcing opportunities. Windham struck with 14:07 remaining
in the rst half as Justine Levesque scored with an assist from
Courtney Sweeny.
Our game plan was to play our game. When we play the
game that we play well, theres not many people that can run
with us, said Ward. We knew they (Souhegan) were going to
be a strong team.
Ten minutes later, Windham padded their lead with another
goal, this time on a rocket of a shot from Taylor Powell. The Lady
Jaguars took their 2-0 lead into the halftime. Windham continued
to frustrate the Sabers with aggressive play in the second half.
Less than four minutes into the half, Windhams Rachel Rogers
scored with an assist from Rachel Lanouette.
Rachel Lanouette had a fantastic game today. She was making
plays all over the place, and she kept everyone calm and really
took charge of the eld today, said Ward.
Moments later, Souhegan cut into Windhams lead with a
goal of their own. While Windham was able to control the ball
for most of the rst half, Souhegan put a lot of pressure on their
defense in the second half with a number of corner opportunities.
The Lady Jaguars held strong and defeated the Sabers, 3-1.
Goalkeeper Abigail Lagos had two saves while Windham surged
for 15 shots on goal in the contest.
With the win, Windham continues an unbeaten streak that
stretches into last season. The Lady Jaguars will defend their
Division II Championship crown on Sunday, Nov. 2 at Bedford
High School against Lebanon High School. The last time these
two teams played, on Sept. 19, Windham won, 2-1, in overtime.
While Ward hopes that her team will repeat as Division II
champions on Sunday, she also wants her players to savor the
moment that a lot of other athletes do not get to experience. It is
the moment that their hard work and tenacious style of play has
led them to.
Stay calm and play our game and, honestly, just have fun,
said Ward. These girls do best when they can have fun and see
this for what it really is. I want them to embrace the excitement
and energy of the moment and come away with the goal that
weve had since the end of last year.
Windham Field Hockey Advances to DII Finals
with 3-1 Win over Souhegan
Windham celebrates at midfeld after defeating Souhegan High School in the
semifnals of the NHIAA Division II Championship Tournament.
Staff photo by Jacob Gagnon
submitted by Coach Jen Nugent
October 24 at John Stark:
Pelham Volleyball closed out the regular season
in dramatic fashion with a 1-3 loss at John Stark
on Friday, Oct. 24, and qualied for postseason
play.
The Pythons started strong and fast with a quick
attack and solid defensive effort, earning the win
in set 1 (25-20), but they could not sustain that
effort through sets 2 and 3, dropping both (13-25,
10-25) to what looked like a rejuvenated John
Stark offense and a swarming defense that left very
few holes open on the court.
In set 4, when down 16-21, the Pythons
dug deep and rallied to force one of the
most dramatic set ends this season. Megan
Scalias serving (nine service points in set
4, 14 service points and four aces total in
the match) sparked the rally. The Pythons
were leading 22-21 before the next side-out
and then it was a point-for-point battle to
the end. Unfortunately, the Pythons did not
come away with the win, but they certainly
could hold their heads high because the
all-around effort demonstrated was the
type a play-off bound team will need to
move on beyond the
preliminary round next
week. The nal score in
set 4 was 25-27. Other
note-worthy statistics
from the match include:
Holly Joyce (three blocks,
ve kills), Amanda Olson
(two blocks, three kills),
Mikayla Sequeira (nine
digs) and Angi Getty
(eight digs).
In the postseason, the
Pythons will take on the number
2-ranked Spartans in Milford on Saturday, Nov. 1
at 6 p.m.
October 22 at Fall Mountain:
The Pythons made the trek
west (two and a half hours by
bus) to Fall Mountain. As a
team we have a great history
with Fall Mountain. This is
typically one of the best match-
ups of our season. We know,
going in, that its very likely
we will play ve sets (always
have) and we will have to play
hard and fast volleyball to
win. On this night, however,
it was evident that the stars
were not in alignment for the
Pythons. The Wildcats, a team
of nine seniors, have played
together for a long time and are
peaking at just the right time.
Unfortunately Pelhams defense
stayed one step behind and
Fall Mountain took the win in
three. Set scores were 19-25,
12-25, 15-25. Sara Fisher had
11 assists and Alyssa Paradis
had four kills to lead the
Pelham offense. Defensively,
Holly Joyce had two blocks while Kelsey Grimard
and Alyssa Paradis had three digs each.
October 17 vs. Souhegan (Senior Night):
In a team-led, pregame ceremony, the Pythons,
along with friends and family, celebrated the
accomplishments and dedication of all of the
seniors taking part in the game. The Pythons
rst recognized senior members of the Souhegan
squad and then younger members of the home
team shared memories and kind thoughts of
encouragement regarding each of the Pythons
graduating class of 2014. The Pythons six seniors,
setter Morgan Apkarian, libero Kelsey Grimard,
setter Megan Scalia, outside hitter Alyssa Paradis,
manager Patrick Gendron and middle hitter Holly
Joyce posed for a photo with their parents after the
game.
The game itself posed a challenge tougher than
the Pythons could handle. Though the Pythons
fought hard, they were not able to persevere on
this night. Final score was 0-3. Set scores were
23-25, 12-25, 16-25. Leading the way on defense
for the night were Kelsey Grimard (11 digs) and
Amanda Olson (ve blocks). And leading the
offensive charge were Holly Joyce (six kills), and
Mikayla Sequiera (six service points).
October 14 at Laconia:
In spite of some back court heroics by defensive
specialists Angi Getty (10 digs) and Kelsey
Grimard (seven digs) and the
defensive support of Nicole
Gargano (two digs), Alyssa
Paradis (two digs) and Mikayla
Sequiera (one dig), the Pythons
could not galvanize enough
offense to defeat the determined,
hard-hitting Laconia Sachems.
The nal score was 0-3.
Individual set scores were 12-25,
8-25 and 17-25. Also playing
hard for the Pythons on this night
were: Sara Fisher (nine assists)
and Holly Joyce (ve kills).
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With only one game remaining in the regular
season, the Windham High School Football team
is poised to make another serious run at a state
championship. With both the Jaguars offense and
defense playing their best football, Windham will
be a tough team to beat this postseason.
On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, Windham
hosted rival Pelham High School. While they
Pythons could not overcome the Jaguars offensive
onslaught, they proved to be a formidable
opponent in Windham.
The Jaguars struck early and often in the rst
half. At the 9:50 mark of the rst quarter, senior
quarterback Brendan McInnis connected with
Kurtis Jolicoeur for an 89-yard touchdown.
Anthony Gallo was successful on the point-after
attempt, and Windham gained a lead they would
maintain throughout the afternoon. Minutes later,
McInnis completed a 26-yard touchdown pass,
this time nding classmate Joe Frake in the end
zone. In the nal minutes of the rst quarter,
Gallo showcased his range as a kicker by booting
a 26-yard eld goal to give Windham a 16-0
advantage.
McInnis threw his third touchdown of the game
midway through the second quarter to Gallo for a
39-yard score. The Jaguars led the Pythons 22-0
at halftime.
Windham has experienced both a blessing and
a curse this regular season. Since their starting
players have been so dominant on the gridiron
and taken a commanding lead early on, the Jaguar
starters were often pulled from games in which
victory had been secured so as not to risk injury.
While this is not a bad problem to have, the team
does run the risk of not having enough game lm
on their starters as well as not getting those starters
prepared to play a full four quarters of football
during games in the postseason.
Although weve been on the fortunate side of
games so far this season, we know were going to
be in some battles coming up so we have to keep
after it. We wanted to make sure we got some
stuff on lm knowing that we gave a few games
left, said Coach Bill Raycraft. Then the real
season starts.
At 7:20 of the third quarter, Jolicoeur continued
to build upon his stellar season with a 38-yard
touchdown run. Kurtis, for being not a big kid,
is a tough runner and hes tough to get down.
When he gets into the open eld, hell get plenty
of yards, said Raycraft. As far as Brendan
(McInnis), he can get it done in the air or with his
legs and he showed that today.
There was great blocking. The line is doing
well, so all you need to do is break a tackle or
two, said Jolicoeur.
With a
28-0 lead,
it appeared
that the
Jaguars were
on their way
to another
crushing
victory. Yet
Pelham
refused to
surrender. It
was more
than the
cross-town rivalry that spurred them; it was pride.
The Pythons fought back. In the second half,
freshman Jack Moro collected a sack and the
defense began to awaken. Pelhams offense
followed suit, as the Pythons scored on a run from
senior Nick Johnson. Junior Kyle Masson kicked
the extra point and the momentum appeared to be
shifting, albeit slightly, as the third quarter came
to a close.
Pelham scored again in the fourth quarter
as junior quarterback Trevor
Gagnon connected with
classmate Joey Halpin to further
cut into Windhams lead.
Pelham was able to drive down
the eld in the nal moments
of the game, but Windhams
defense held to secure the 28-14
victory.
After their closest game of the
season, Raycraft wondered how
his team would respond when
they faced yet another challenge
in Milford. The following week,
on Friday night, Oct. 24, the
Jaguars mauled Milford High
School, 41-0. Windham will
return to their home eld to
host Monadnock High School
for senior day on Saturday
afternoon, Nov. 1.
Were always working as
hard as we can all the time and
staying hungry, said Jolicoeur.
With a 7-0 record and only one
game remaining in the regular
season, Windham will have to
stay hungry as they prepare for
the postseason.
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Windham Football Remains Unbeaten with Wins over Pelham, Milford
submitted by Keith Bradley, Windham Soccer Association
The girls U14 South Central Soccer Club came together
in dramatic fashion to win the 2014 Harvest Cup soccer
tournament in York, Maine, on Columbus Day weekend.
South Central is a regional soccer club in southern New
Hampshire with girls from Windham, Salem and Pelham.
The weekend started out gloomy just like the weather
on Saturday. The South Central girls squad began the
tournament depleted with a number of injuries that forced
players from the second team to get called up to start. After
two initial losses on the rst day of the tournament, South
Central found its way to the playoffs as the third seed in the
tournament. The South Central girls rallied and beat a very
tough Kennebunck, Maine, team in the seminals 2-1
which they lost to only a day earlier. This was the same
team who South Central found themselves runner up to
a year earlier.
In this years championship match, South Central
had a erce physical battle with York Soccer Club, the
number-one seed who was undefeated throughout the
tournament. The game was very tight and each soccer
club played to their strengths. Neither team made a
mistake and the play of the game was intense. It was
anyones game and the opportunities were far and few
between. And then it happened; a late rst-half goal
from South Central turned the tables. The girls from
York were surprised and unfamiliar with playing from
behind. The South Central girls took a 1-0 lead into
halftime. Coach Derek Dane gathered the team in the
middle of the eld and said to the girls: Play your game
and have fun. You know what to do. And with those
condent words, the South Central girls soccer team
started the second half of the championship match with
a simple game plan and the lead.
As the match progressed, there was no let up from
either side. And then mid-way through the second half,
South Central scored again to go up 2-0. The York team
didnt give an inch and continued to play from behind
as an unrelenting formidable opponent. The intensity of
the match thickened and, as each minute passed, so did
the persistent pace. Both teams played with tremendous
heart and eagerness to hoist the Harvest Cup. Then
with ve minutes left in the match, the girls from York
capitalized on a defensive breakdown and were within
a goal and eager to get a second one. The South Central
Soccer Club regrouped, gained their composure and
carried on to complete their mission. As the nal
whistle sounded, the South Central girls threw their
arms up in victory and rejoiced with a huge contingent
of South Central supporters.
South Central Soccer Club is a regional soccer team
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South Central Girls U14
Crowned Harvest Cup Champs
South Central U14 2014 Harvest Cup champions: from left, back row: Assistant Coach Walter Blaschuk, Cassie Fischer, Fiona Watters,
Grace Harootian, Emma Liptrap, Jasmine Moskowitz, Abby Husson, Olivia Kendzulak, Taylor Cassaza, Catherine Niziak, Julia Blaschuk,
Coach Derek Dane, and Assistant Coach Derek Deveau. Front row: Samantha Bishop, Isabella Pfefer, Jessica Stuckart, Delaney McGurn,
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submitted by Kimberly Murphy
Pelham High School played a very competitive game
against Litcheld at the Campbell High School eld on
Friday, Oct. 17. PHS senior goalie, Brian Gettings, made
some incredible saves throughout the game. Pelham won
3-2.
PHS Gettings Makes Fantastic Saves
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On a beautiful Saturday in
Manchester, the WHS girls
Cross Country team placed fth
overall at the Division 2 XC
championships at Derryeld Park.
Their team placement was the
highest in school history and
qualied them to run at the Meet
of Champions at Nashua South
this Saturday. Last year, they
nished eighth as a team.
The Jags used a pack strategy
to get them to the Meet of
Champions on a day where they
didnt have their best races.
Weve seen ourselves as a
wolf pack all season. When
we run as a tightly knit unit,
we succeed. Today, we didnt
have our best stuff, but we stuck
together and that was what got
us to our goal of making it the
MOC, said Coach OConnor.
In XC, the top 5 places are
scored. Those WHS runners
were senior Kristen Tilley, junior
Laura Pomeroy; sophomore Lily
Shpak; junior Amanda Carey;
and sophomore Susie Poore.
Sophomore Sarah Monahan and
freshman Taylor Kane also ran to
round out the top 7.
Coe Brown, ranked 13th
nationally, won with Oyster River
as runner-up. Souhegan and
Hanover went three-four and
Hollis-Brookline took sixth to
make up the D2 teams going to
MOC.
The girls were so happy
when they found out they made
it to MOC. They knew they
didnt have their best races and
were worried. They wanted it a
lot, said Coach OConnor. It
certainly wasnt pretty, but they
know that sometimes it doesnt
matter how it looks as long as the
job gets done. They worked hard
and did what they needed to do
to get them to where they wanted
to be.
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by Jacob Gagnon
It was an emotional scene for the Windham
community on Friday evening, Oct. 24. The
Windham High School Volleyball team honored
its seniors both with a pre-game ceremony and
a victory that cemented an undefeated, 16-0,
regular season. This road to perfection had been
paved with hard work.
I couldnt be prouder, said Coach Jill Bartlett.
The girls worked hard and we kept them level-
headed. We have been working hard all season,
taking it one game at a time, xing those little
things, and getting the girls to buy into the fact
that we can do something special this season.
The Lady Jaguars knew they were going to have
to battle for their nal victory against a scrappy
Oyster River High School squad. Windham
realized, by looking at the divisional standings,
that they will probably host Oyster River again
in the rst round of the playoffs, so it was a good
opportunity to try out new things and to test their
abilities against the team.
Perhaps Windhams greatest strength on the
court this season has been balance. There are no
real stars on this team, said Assistant Coach John
Vaughn, who is also the boys volleyball coach at
Londonderry High School. Everybody is working
together. We dont have that one kid that, once
they are down, were in big trouble. We have six
kids who are competitive. Bartlett also stressed
that the teams depth has been crucial to their
success all season.
Both Bartlett and Vaughn understood the
emotional implications of senior day and the
pressures of perfection on their players. The
coaches worked hard
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would remain focused and
steady in their nal game.
Following the swirling of
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were preparing to play on
their home court for the
nal regular season match,
the Lady Jaguars regained
their composure and got
down to the business of
playing. That return of
focus was due, in large
part, to senior Co-captain
Hannah Scott.
The team really takes
all their cues from her.
She denitely sets the bar
for us as far as how you
should act and what you should do. If shes red
up, theyre red up. If shes hanging cool, theyre
hanging cool. Shes a good tone-setter, said
Bartlett.
Scott is a leader both on and off the court. She
distributes the ball so well. We have three viable
options in every offensive attack and that makes a
big difference, said Vaughn.
Windham grabbed victories in the rst two
sets with little trouble. Oyster River continued
to ght, making Windham work for each point.
Senior Sam Crichton made a number of terric
digs throughout the match. Classmates Basie
Bostic and Co-captain Ali Connors made strong
plays to earn points for the Lady Jaguars. Junior
Julie Sanders also shined in the contest. Windham
took the third set, 25-15, and the match to nish
their regular season with an unblemished record.
Windhams closest match of the season had been
a 3-2 win over Somersworth High School on
Oct. 15. It was the only time the Lady Jaguars
surrendered more than one set loss all season
long.
With the task completed and the match won,
Bartlett allowed herself to reect on the special
group of seniors she has watched grow as both
players and human beings over the last four years.
They are symbolic of the program. They are
the biggest class that weve had go through the
whole program, said Bartlett. They laid a great
foundation and set great examples. Theyre just
awesome.
She said it all, added Vaughn.
Lady Jags Volleyball is Perfect Heading into Postseason
Te Windham High seniors, along with their families, were honored prior to Fridays match.
Staff photo by Jacob Gagnon
Windham Girls XC Going Places
Windham girls XC earn their highest team fnish ever
at the Division 2 Championships.
Courtesy photo