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Volume 11 Number 17 February 28, 2014 20 Pages
Snow White Story Presented by Penguin Players
by AJ Dickinson
Pelham Community Theatre and Arts Penguin
Players recently presented White as Snow, Red
as Blood: The Story of Snow White. Local kids,
who had practiced for nine weeks, displayed
a riveting performance for over an hour and a
half. Their version of Snow White
proved to be not only entertaining
but dramatic as well.
Surprisingly, a 13-year-old
by the name of Valerie Annal
directed this astounding play. She
mentioned that after she performed
in 10 plays at Pelham Community
Theatre, she sought out to direct
plays. After nine practice sessions
and a dress rehearsal, it would be an
understatement to say that the talent
and passion of the children took over
the stage that weekend in Pelham.
The Year
of the Contract
in Windham
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectman Roger Hohenberger summed up the
status of this years election when he dubbed it The Year of
the Contract.
Not only are three union contracts on the town ballot for
2014, but two proposed contracts also are on the school side
of the ledger. On Tuesday, March 11, Windham voters will
be asked to decide on municipal, re and police contracts,
as well as a proposed contract for teachers and one for
instructional assistants (teacher aides). It was certainly not
planned to present all these proposals to residents at one time.
The year of the contract is the result of failed contracts and
failed negotiations in prior years.
The proposed contract for members of the re union calls
for no retroactive raises for 2011 through 2013, the period
during which no new contract was negotiated. For 2014, re
union employees would receive a cost of living adjustment
of 2.5 percent ($74,820 total increase), 2 percent for 2015
($33.990 total increase) and 2 percent for 2016 ($34,230 total
increase) and 2 percent through March 31 of 2017 ($9,150
total increase). In addition, employee health insurance
copayments would increase from 20 to 25 percent of the
premiums.
The proposed contract for members of the police union
also calls for no retroactive pay increase for the past three
years. Cost of living adjustment increases for 2014 would be
tabulated at 2.5 percent ($195,770 total increase), 2.5 percent
for 2015 ($58,010 total increase), 2 percent for 2016 ($48,520
total increase) and 2 percent through March 31 of 2017
($9,350 total increase).
Although there is no retroactive pay for police union
employees, the proposed contract does provide a one-time
lump sum payment for eight employees who did not receive
any step increases from 2011 through April 1, 2014. That
lump sum totals $55,410. According to selectmen, this
lump sum payment is far lower than making full retroactive
payments for the step increases that were not recognized
for the past three years. In addition, copayments for health
insurance premiums would increase from 20 to 25 percent.
The proposed contract for municipal union employees
calls for a 2 percent cost of living adjustment on April 1 of
2014, 2015 and 2016. For 2014, the total increase would
amount to $16,290; for 2015 it would be $20,340; for 2016
would amount to $20,460; and for a portion of 2017 would
be $5,020. These gures are based solely on current stafng
levels. Municipal union employees would also see an
increase in the copayments for health insurance premiums
from 20 to 25 percent, if the contract is approved by voters.
Selectmen unanimously support the proposed contracts for
re and municipal union employees (5 to 0). As for the police
union contract, however, Selectman Roger Hohenberger
voted against supporting the proposal. Hohenberger said he
withheld his support due to a pending lawsuit regarding
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by AJ Dickinson
Pelham Community Theatre and Arts Penguin
Players recently presented White as Snow, Red
as Blood: The Story of Snow White. Local kids,
who had practiced for nine weeks, displayed
a riveting performance for over an hour and a
half. Their version of Snow White
proved to be not only entertaining
but dramatic as well.
Surprisingly, a 13-year-old
by the name of Valerie Annal
directed this astounding play. She
mentioned that after she performed
in 10 plays at Pelham Community
Theatre, she sought out to direct
plays. After nine practice sessions
and a dress rehearsal, it would be an
understatement to say that the talent
and passion of the children took over
the stage that weekend in Pelham.
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Todays Pythons Advocate a Renovated Pit
by Rhiannon Snide, Pelham High School Intern
The voting on March 11 will, for most adults in Pelham, nally
brings an end to the burning discussion on whether or not the
proposed remodel on the high school should be put forth. The irony
behind the ending of this discussion is that the students who have
experienced and will be experiencing the high school rst hand have
not been given a chance to express their thoughts on the proposal.
The potential $22.65 million remodel would include a new
auditorium, 100 extra parking spaces, and the promise of natural
light in every learning area. The infamous portable classrooms
would be replaced by a 29- classroom addition to the front of the
high school. The inconvenience of entering certain classrooms by
passing through neighboring rooms would be eliminated.
A survey conducted to share the opinions of students within the
school showed 82 percent of those who replied supported the idea
of a remodel. The varying reasons for their support ranged from
ideas like PHS will not be losing as many incoming eighth graders,
will bring a better name to Pelham, to will motivate students to
continue their studies. For the 18 percent who do not support the
remodel, when asked why, most respondents left answers like I
wont be around to benet from it, It is simply too much money,
and we need a completely new school, not a remodel.
Varied results arose when the students were asked about specics
concerning their feelings on the auditorium, parking spaces, and
rearrangement of athletic elds. A 67 percent majority supported
the auditorium, while only 7 percent were opposed to the idea. The
remaining 26 percent were indifferent toward the proposition. Most
in favor of the auditorium felt it would be a good space, for not only
students to become more involved with the arts, but for the town to
congregate for meetings and performances.
Results were similar in the votes for extra parking spaces, an 87
percent majority were in favor, while only 2 percent were opposed,
and a low 11 percent were indifferent toward the motion. The only
comments left were by those opposing the parking; they believed
the limited parking offers a motive for students to improve their
academic performance.
Feedback on the rearrangement of the athletic elds ended the
survey with 45 percent supporting, 18 percent opposed, and 37
percent with an indifferent vote. Comments left by negative or
indifferent voters stated they voted in that direction because they do
not play sports so the eld arrangements do not affect them.
Overall, the students felt the current proposal of an addition/
remodel offers the best solution to address the curriculum needs
at Pelham High School as well as community space needs for the
town. For the 82 percent supporting the remodel, they express hope
that the results of this survey foreshadow a positive majority vote for
March 11.
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Impact fees are collected by a
municipality to help offset the added
expenses that are likely to result from new
residential development. There are public
safety impact fees, as well as school-related
impact fees.
The Town of Windham has been able
to assess and collect public safety impact
fees since 2008. It began collecting
school impact fees in 1998. This past fall,
however, after an internal investigation,
it came to light that town staff members,
those responsible for assuring that the
process is done correctly, had made some
miscalculations. As a result, the public
safety impact fees that should have been
collected for new single-family housing
units were under-assessed by $37,283
and, according to State Statute, cannot be
collected now. These uncollected impact
fees represent 23 residential building lots.
A discussion on the collection of school
impact fees, an issue also being questioned,
was put off until the 2014 budget
preparation season had wound down. Town
Administrator David Sullivan reported on
the ndings at the February 24 selectmens
meeting. Sullivan said he spent more than
four weeks on the investigation into school
impact fees, going back to January 1,
2004 and concluding with December 31,
2013. Sullivan said he relied very little on
either Building Inspector Mike McGuire or
Community Development Director Laura
Scott during his investigation, in an attempt
to keep his research independent.
As a result of my analysis, Sullivan
stated, it is my opinion that a total of
$173,541.06 in school impact fees was
overcharged during the nine-year period
investigated. These mistakes appear to have
occurred because staff members did not
understand certain changes in state law; in
particular, those that govern the collection
of impact fees. Although impact fees are
determined at the time the planning board
approves a development, they are not to be
collected until a certicate of occupancy
is issued. In Windhams case, however, it
appears that many of the impact fees were
collected up front, when the building permit
was issued, a fact that, apparently, caused
confusion in the correct amount of money
owed by developers. Impact fees are
established by the planning board, but are
collected by the community development
department.
Although developers were overcharged
by more than $173,500 for school impact
fees between 2004 and 2013, taxpayers are
not liable for the full amount. According
to Sullivan, who cited State Law (RSA
508:4); the statute of limitations only goes
back three years. Therefore, according to
Sullivan, the amount that the town would
need to reimburse developers for (2011,
2012 and 2013) totals $14,265.84. The
good news is that we know who paid it,
Sullivan commented. The money to be
returned for the overcharges could come
either from the school impact fee fund or
from the towns legal services account. That
decision will be discussed at a workshop to
be held between the school board, planning
board and selectmen next month. Nobody
has come and sought a refund to date,
Sullivan reported.
The worst of the overages was assessed
on developers from 2004 through 2006,
when the total reached $123,900.
According to state law, that money does
not need to be returned to those who were
overcharged. Several developers were also
slightly undercharged on school impact
fees, averaging about $400 each. That
money cannot be collected at this point in
time.
Selectmens Chairman Phil LoChiatto said
he wants the current board of selectmen
to make the decision on where the refund
money will be taken from. We should
face the music, as it were, LoChiatto
said. Of the current selectmen, LoChiatto
and Kathleen DiFruscia are not seeking
re-election. Their current terms expire on
March 11. In order for them to share in the
decision, therefore, the joint meeting will
need to be held no later than March 10.
Resident and planning board member
Vanessa Nysten came to the podium
and made reference to a letter written by
Financial Director Dana Call to Laura Scott
in 2010, in which Call expressed concerns
regarding the tracking of sub-division
approvals and impact fees. Nysten also
spoke of a second letter from Call, written
a year later, expressing the same concerns.
Why are we still having problems?
Nysten wanted to know. This is very
concerning, she told Sullivan.
According to Nysten, the town needs to
create a level playing eld for businesses
interested in coming to Windham,
something that cant be accomplished
by overcharging some developers and
undercharging others. Sullivan assured
Nysten that none of the mistakes were
made on purpose or for malicious reasons.
Windham resident Connor Wingate
chastised those involved in the impact fee
asco. Impact fees are a delicate legal
subject, Wingate said. The situation shows
incompetency, but not malice, he said.
Moving forward, town ofcials need to
understand what theyre doing, before any
decisions are made, Wingate cautioned.
Wingate, who said he feels Windhams
impact fees are too low to cover the cost of
development, described the space crunch
that exists in local schools as the result of
mismanaged growth. Somebody was
asleep at the wheel, Wingate continued.
Thats how the town got in the mess it is
in.
Building Inspector Mike McGuire said
that the impact fee collection process is
now working, since revisions were made.
Impact fees are now collected when the
certicate of occupancy is issued, not
when the building permit is issued, he
said. McGuire also explained that detailed
documentation is now in place. We cant
undo the mistakes, DiFruscia said. We
can only move forward, so that it wont
happen again. The more checks and
balances that are in place, the better,
Sullivan added.
At the upcoming workshop, decisions
will be made on ve issues:
o The extent to which any refunds should
be made for overpayments received;
o The parties to whom any such refunds
should be paid;
o The timeframe in which refund checks
should be processed;
o The account/budget from which any
funds should be withdrawn; and
o Whether or not any undercharged
amounts should be used to offset any
refunds.
Developers Overcharged $173,541
in School Impact Fees
The following students have been named to Plymouth State
Universitys Presidents List. To be named to the Presidents List, a
student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the
fall semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during
the semester. From Pelham, Leatrice Lafontaine, Jacquelyn Perry,
and Samantha Poirier. From Windham, Kathleen Durgin, Peter
Kovacs, and Lauren Rogers.
About 3,250 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were
named to the Deans List for the fall semester. Among those named
were Pelham residents Steven Hammar, who studies Computer
and Systems Engineering; Kimberly Jean, who studies Architecture;
Adam Wentzel, who studies Biomedical Engineering and Windham
residents Sean Joseph, who studies Mechanical Engineering; Erin
Masucci, who studies Biochemistry and Biophysics
Stephen Spirou of Pelham, a member of the class of 2015 at Trinity
College, has received Faculty Honors for the fall semester.
The following local residents made the Deans List for fall semester
at Rochester Institute of Technology: From Windham, Kevin Dolan,
a third-year student in the computer engineering program in RITs
Kate Gleason College of Engineering; Christopher Ferri, a rst-year
student in the mechanical engineering program in RITs Kate Gleason
College of Engineering; Candice Matthews, a fourth-year student in
the mechanical engineering program in RITs Kate Gleason College
of Engineering; Marie Pillidge, a rst-year student in the biomedical
engineering program in RITs Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
And from Pelham, Sean Sweeney, a fourth-year student in the
management information systems program in RITs Saunders College
of Business.
Chelsea Paskowski of Windham has been named to the deans list
at Frostburg State University for outstanding academic achievement
for the fall semester.
Brooke Beneze of Windham received academic honors from the
College of Public Programs at Arizona State University by making the
Universitys Deans List for the fall semester.
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asked to submit a one page essay on how the library has impacted
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School Board Candidate
Eyring Stands Out
As I tell my kids, Put your listening ears on for you will
need to in order to fully learn the strengths and limitations
of the school board candidates this election period. One
candidate that stands out for me is Ken Eyring. During
the PTA Candidates night, Ken Eyring said that he has
resigned from both the Tax Payers Coalition and Charter
School Boards. Tis is a huge testament of Kens unwavering
commitment to solely focus on putting the kids and district
frst.
Every candidate during the PTAs candidate night agreed
that there is a voter divide and trust issue. Troughout the
years, Ken is the only candidate running for school board that
has a continuous record of motivating the voter base. He
accomplishes this the old fashion way - research and fact based
reporting.
Tis taxpayer feels that, currently, there is no justifcation
and full transparency on how we spend our money. For
example, has anyone looked at Windhams ranking of the
NECAP scores? Not good. Yet the Windham School Budget
is calling for six additional deans to be hired. Will hiring six
additional deans actually increase the NECAP scores? Will it
take zero, two, six or 12 deans to improve the NECAP scores?
Should this money go directly to the existing teachers? I
want to see a comparison of like districts scoring better than
Windham and learn how many additional deans they have.
Tat is justifcation. Put Ken in the position to see frst-hand
the issues plaguing the school district and Ken will deliver on
fact, not politics. He will no doubt bring much needed trust
back into the school board resulting in a positive voter turnout
to critical issues on the ballot.
We can agree that the status quo is not working; if it was,
I would not be writing this letter. Eliminate the voter divide
by electing Ken Eyring for he will be able to reach an extended
voter base by convincing more taxpayers that their money will
be justifably spent.
Richard S. Amari, Jr., Windham
Ken Eyring Earns my Vote for
Windham School Board
My family has lived in Windham for almost 30 years. Our
children have been educated in the elementary schools here.
Windham has been a good community to live in and raise a
family. Like many others in town, we would like to stay in
Windham.
Over the years we have seen many additions to our lovely
town, including new police and fre department buildings,
Nesmith Library, Grifn Park and the Windham Rail Trail.
Most of these improvements were done while maintaining a
stable tax rate for the town portion of the tax bill, thanks to the
dedication and hard work of some of our trusted and elected
town ofcials.
Part of the mission statement on the ofcial Windham
website emphasizes the philosophy of team work and states
Recognize that the trust and support of the community must
be continuously earned through leadership, integrity and
communication. I feel this statement embodies Ken Eyrings
philosophies and is the main reason I think Windham can
beneft from Ken on the school board.
Ken continuously gives of his time, treasures and talents
because he cares deeply for our town and its students. His
family has beneftted from our schools. He supports the
teachers and cares deeply about education.
I met Ken just over a year ago, shortly after he and a
few others formed the Windham Taxpayers Coalition. Te
WTC was formed, to act as a Citizens oversight group that
will monitor the spending of Windhams local tax dollars.
Te group will study local issues that have high tax impact
consequences, provide facts to the community regarding those
issues, and seek to provide sound, cost- efective solutions
by working with the community and our local elected
representatives. Ken and the WTC have already found cost-
efective solutions, including the proposed new charter school,
which will alleviate the need for the Windham School District
to spend tens of millions on new construction.
Ken Eyring earns my trust and support through his
continuous leadership, openness and dedication to creating
solutions for our town and schools. While most of us in town
want the best education for our students, I think we also need
transparency, fscal restraint and accountability. Tis is what
defnes Ken Eyring and is why he has my vote for a seat on the
Windham School Board.
Please consider the facts when voting. If anyone needs a
ride to voting on March 11th, you can contact the WTC at
Info@WindhamTaxpayers.org or if you cannot get out, please
consider an absentee ballot by contacting the Windham Town
Clerks Ofce at 603-434-5075.
Mary Lou Bartlett, Windham
Support Sean Donahue for
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Sean Donahue, a
candidate for the Windham School Board. Sean is a concerned
father of three young boys and also a concerned taxpayer. He
cares deeply about having Windham deliver the best education
to our students. He wants to help our teachers and also
encourage parental input in their childs education.
Sean is a good listener and with a background in
engineering and management, he is determined to fnd creative
and fscally responsible solutions to our needs in town. He will
also bring greater transparency to the Windham School Board
if elected.
Te delivery of public school education is rapidly changing
and extremely challenging.
I believe Sean is up to the challenge and determined to work
hard for the best interests of our childrens education and also
for the taxpayers concerns.
I hope you will join me in giving Sean Donahue your vote
on March 11 for a seat on the Windham School Board.
Mary Lou Bartlett, Windham
PTA Forum for
School Board Candidates
Te forum held by the PTA to meet the candidates for
school board was very helpful in getting to know the fve
people who are competing for the two open seats on the
Windham School Board. After hearing the candidates
prepared statements and about 2 1/2 hours of questions and
answers, I believe Sean Donahue and Ken Eyring are the best
choices for the two new additions to our school board.
Sean and Ken were the only two candidates who did
not support the efort last year to build a new $50 million
middle school. It concerns me that the other three candidates
did want to build this new school after the town had
overwhelmingly voted against that proposal the prior year. We
need school board members who will fnd ways to meet the
needs of all our students without disregarding the will of the
towns residents.
I commend each of these men for their willingness to serve
our town, but in addition to the new building issue, there are
other reasons why Im choosing Ken and Sean over the other
three. Justin Pare has lived in Windham less than one year.
Regardless of his skills and qualifcations, that is not enough
time to know the town with its traditions, needs and concerns,
or the people who hed be representing.
Bob Coole certainly knows the town, but I strongly disagree
with the idea he mentioned twice that night that Windham
should abandon the ofcial ballot form of voting and return to
the original town meeting form of government. I believe it is
completely impractical for a town of 15,000 people to gather
to do business in a traditional town meeting.
I was uncomfortable with Rob Breton responding to three
separate questions by saying of school administrators that he
would trust the judgment, take them at their word, and
have faith (in their decision), for various issues. Embracing
the administrators recommendations was one of the things
that led the previous school boards to push for new building
projects that the town did not want. School board members
obviously need to hear from those whom we hire to run our
schools, but I want school board members who will remember
that they are elected to make decisions in light of the residents
desires and not just to rubber stamp the administrators advice.
Finally, Sean and Ken also demonstrated the best command
of the important topics raised by those who submitted
questions. Teir answers displayed a detailed knowledge of
the school budget, enrollment numbers and trends, crowding
problems, questions on curriculum, and the need to deal with
neglected maintenance on school facilities to avoid more costly
problems and inconveniences - like moving the third graders
out of the portables to the high school.
I respect everyone who steps up to run for public ofce, but
in this election, Sean Donahue and Ken Erying have my votes
for school board.
David Bates, Windham
Vote No on Windhams
Article 28
Tis petition article will not do what you may have been
told it will do. Proponents of this article want you to think
that it will help clean up dirty politics or get big money
out of our elections. However, neither is true. Tis warrant
article is part of an efort, by ultra-left activist groups, to
persuade people to join an efort to amend the United States
Constitution to undo the Supreme Courts decision on the
Citizens United case. Te biggest problem with this cause is,
we are being asked to voice our support for an amendment, but
we are not being told what the wording of the proposed change
will be. It is shocking that people are being asked to agree with
an amendment they have never seen.
As a non-binding citizen petition, its only real purpose is
just to make a political statement. Te fnal requirement of
this article rather conspicuously makes that reality inescapably
obvious. It says that if the article passes, the results of the vote
are to be sent to the president of the United States. It is quite
noteworthy though, that the president of the United States
has absolutely no role in either of the two legitimate processes
by which the U.S. Constitution may be amended. If the
residents of Windham were narcissistic enough to believe that
Mr. Obama wants to know what we think about this issue,
even he would be
powerless to do
anything about
it. Te U.S.
Constitution
cannot be
amended by
executive order.
As the former
chairman of
the NH House
Election Law
Committee, I can
assure you that
there are other
ways to approach
reforming our
state and federal
election laws.
Better disclosure of
campaign donors,
contributions,
and expenditures
- including all
entities that
engage in political
advertising, can
be accomplished
without an
amendment to the
Constitution.
Why is it
that when the
Supreme Court
rules on abortion,
gay marriage,
or ObamaCare
its settled law
and people are
expected to just
accept the courts
ruling? However,
when it comes to a
decision (Citizens
United) the
liberals dont like,
we must change
the Constitution.
Seems a bit
disingenuous, but
if people still insist
on amending the
U.S. Constitution,
then they should
at least reveal what
the language is
that they want us
to agree to. Until
then vote no on
Article 28.
David Bates,
Windham
Elect Eyring to Chart a Better
Course for Windham
I have known Ken for many years through the friendship
of our children. We have had many discussions about topics
that afect our children and our town. I know he cares
tremendously and that is why he is stepping up to run for
school board this year.
Knowledge-Based Decisions: Te most prevalent trait that
I have noticed about Ken is how he becomes an expert in every
topic he discusses. Ken takes the time and efort to research
and uncover everything there is to know about a subject. A
good example is the role that Ken and the WTC played in
challenging the school board with respect to student capacity
and space alternatives. Ken was able to break down and
understand the numbers, details and the formulas used by the
school board.
Common Sense Solutions: Ken often comes up with logical
common sense solutions because of his research of the facts.
As a good example, I turn to the GBS portable issue, which
was mentioned at length in the last issue of the Windham
Independent. Common sense tells us maintenance was the
responsible course of action. Common sense tells us to adhere
to a long-range plan regarding school infrastructure. I trust
Ken and his knowledge of the past mistakes to chart a better
course for our future.
My vote will be for Ken Eyring.
Julie Burton, Windham
Whats Wrong with the
Windham School Board?
I am a contractor who has lived in Windham a long time. I
love this town, and the people that live here. However, I am
not happy about the pattern of our school buildings falling
into disrepair. Te frst instance is the Pre-K building a couple
of years ago. Tey gave it back to the town. Tere was no
accountability!
Now it is the GBS portables that have been taken out of
service for the rest of the school year with hints of maybe
forever. Te reason? Leaking roof and mold. Your frst
thought might be that the school board and administration
did the right thing, the responsible thing. But then ... youd
be wrong.
Tis debacle was brought on by gross negligence of the
school board and the administration. Last September, I took
pictures of some glaring maintenance neglect at the portables.
I warned the Windham School Board that without action, the
building would fall rapidly into disrepair and potentially be
the cause of more serious health issues for our students and
teachers. One of my documented concerns was a leaking roof,
which at the time would have been very easy to fx.
Other problems ranged from protruding pipes not being
properly sealed, to exposed wood, to gaping holes in the
skirting. Most of the issues I spoke about would cost less than
$500 to repair. Te only person on the Windham School
Board that supported my concerns and asked for the problems
to be fxed was Dennis Senibaldi.
Tis entire situation should never have happened, and many
people should be held accountable!
Gary A. Carbonneau, Windham
Vote of Confdence for Partington
for Planning Board
I am writing you today to ask you to join me in voting for
Tracey Partington for the Windham Planning Board.
Serving on the planning board is a very important role
within our community and one that requires a signifcant
commitment to your fellow board members. I believe Tracey
to be a candidate who is willing to put in the hours to do
the work necessary to execute the tasks at hand. In addition,
as an accomplished professional, Tracey clearly possesses the
intelligence, people skills and organizational skills necessary to
make her a contributing member of the board.
Most importantly, Tracey does not come to the board
with a specifc agenda in mind. I believe she will listen to the
information presented, process it accordingly and cast a vote
that represents the best interests of the residents of Windham.
Alan Carpenter, Windham
Advocating Crisler
for Planning Board
I am writing you today to ask you to join me in voting for
Margaret Crisler for the Windham Planning Board.
While is it always great to see new people sign up and run
for our local ofces, there are times when experience and
knowledge is of great beneft to the community. Nowhere is
this more evident than on the Windham Planning Board.
Over the years, Margaret has presented herself as an
excellent servant to the community. She comes to the meetings
prepared, participates in the public hearings and casts her vote
based on what is best for Windhams residents.
Please join me in ensuring Windham retains this
outstanding public servant to our Planning Board. Vote for
Margaret Crisler!
Alan Carpenter, Windham
Breton Knows Value
of Windhams Past,
Present and Future
We are writing to ask you to consider casting one of your
school board votes for Rob Breton.
Rob is uniquely qualifed to be a member of the Windham
School Board. As the father of three college aged children,
he knows the great value our school district has provided for
our children and our community. As the father of a child in
kindergarten, Rob knows where we are and the many needs of
our school district. With a child on the way, Rob can guide
our future solutions because of his experiences as a father of
four wonderful children, an avid volunteer, a business man,
and an active member of our community.
Please join us on Tuesday, March 11, and cast one of your
two votes for Rob Breton for School Board.
Diane and Alan Carpenter, Windham
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by Barbara OBrien
The 10 portable classrooms located on the campus
of Golden Brook School in Windham no longer house
the eight classes of rst graders who began the school
year in that facility. The rst graders have been moved
into various spaces in the main building, while the
third graders are in the process of being moved up to
Windham High School. The shufing of students was
necessitated due to the discovery of mold above the
suspended ceiling in two of the classrooms; a nding
that was made on February 10. The housing of third
graders at the high school is currently expected to
continue through the end of the current school year.
The question that remains, now, is what will be
done when school resumes in September. A widely
acknowledged space crunch already exists in the
Windham School District, so losing an additional 10
classrooms is nothing short of a crisis. Complicating
the issue is the fact that taxpayers still have another
three years of $77,000 payments to make on the
portable classrooms that have been vacated; causing
school board members to struggle with the decision of
whether to refurbish the existing portables; abandon
them; replace them with a newer, better quality
modular structure; or come up with some other long-
term solution.
This was the primary topic of discussion during
the school boards meeting on February 18. We
need to perform due diligence before making any
decisions, Chairman Michael Joanis said. Thus
far, any investigation that has been done into leaks
and the resulting damage has been non-invasive.
That, however, is about to change. After extensive
discussion, school board members decided to approve
spending up to $75,000 on a destructive investigation
of four of the 10 portable classrooms. This is not just
poking a few holes in the ceiling, Superintendent
Winfried Feneberg emphasized. It involves gutting
the area; making sure these classrooms can be made
safe for kids to breathe and to learn, he said.
The invasive investigation will include the removal
of all contents throughout the building and the
removal of the ceilings in four of the classrooms, as
well as the gypsum ceiling lid, the insulation and the
upper portion of some of the walls. When that process
is completed, an envelope specialist, a structural
engineer, and an industrial hygienist will perform
inspections and provide recommendations about the
scope of any needed repairs.
Business Administrator Adam Steel said the
investigation is a one-step-at-a-time process. If we
nd out that there is no chance of saving the building,
then there is no reason to investigate further, Steel
said. He doesnt believe a valid decision can be
made until more investigation is done. And, it
will need to be invasive, he added. Repairing the
portable building will certainly not be an inexpensive
undertaking, Steel said. Estimated renovations
run between $400,000 and $600,000, based on
information presented at the school board meeting.
To replace the existing structure with a higher
quality modular building would carry a price tag of
approximately $1.3 million
Vice-Chairman Stephanie Wimmer wanted to know
if a new modular structure could be ready for students
by the start of school next fall. Maybe, maybe not,
Steel said. There are guarantees. Wimmer said
she feels as if there are a lot of stars that have to
align. It makes me nervous, she said. Wimmer also
questioned where the money to pay for the $75,000
invasive investigation would come from. Steel
said approximately $70,000 was left over from the
construction of the new entry way at Golden Brook
School, a project that came in signicantly under
budget.
School board member Michelle Farrell also
expressed concern about the eventual cost of
refurbishing the existing portables. It seems that no
matter how much money we put into the building, we
cant seem to x it, she said. Farrell said she wasnt
all that happy about throwing another $75,000 at
the problem, in anticipation that the structure can be
salvaged and made safe again.
Board member Dennis Senibaldi said he feels the
cost for the invasive investigation will come in at
a lot less than $75,000. I cant fathom it costing
that much, he commented. Senibaldi said he
wants multiple bids on the work and wants the work
documented from beginning to end. Youre doing
the right thing, taking this thing apart, former school
board chairman Barbara Coish told school board
members. Resident Steve Devries had a different
opinion, however. I dont understand why we would
put another penny into this thing.
School board member Jerome Rekart compared the
condition of the existing portables to owning a very
bad car. Were at the mechanics and we need to
decide whether to repair it or replace it, Rekart said.
The way I view this situation, we are in crisis mode.
School board members approved spending up to
$75,000 for a destructive investigation, an engineers
investigation and follow-up recommendations
regarding the vacated portable classrooms at Golden
Brook School. Monies to be paid will be assessed on
a time and materials basis. The motion passed by a
vote of 4 to 0 to 1. Voting in favor of the motion were
Michael Joanis, Michelle Farrell, Jerome Rekart and
Dennis Senibaldi. Stephanie Wimmer abstained from
voting, stating that construction and demolition is not
her area of expertise.
Steel said he expects to receive a preliminary
report on the results of the invasive investigation by
the school boards next meeting, which is scheduled
for Tuesday, March 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in the
community development building, next to town hall.
Invasive Investigation
Scheduled for School Portables
by AJ Dickinson
The Pelham Pubic Library held their second annual
gala on Friday, February 7 to raise money for library
programming. The Evening In The Stacks, as it was
soon referred to as, had a cultural theme of around the
world in 80 days. Upon entering the dimly lit and newly
transformed library, one couldnt help but
feel as if you had walked into an upscale
setting.
Tables for two were set up
throughout the building
where couples could sit
and enjoy some of the
many donated
foods on display.
After dinner,
people could
be seen eating
delicious deserts
while viewing
tasteful art on
the second oor.
The highlight
of the evening was the musical talent provided by singer-
guitarist Doug Thompson who captured the attention of his
audience by performing a variety of powerful songs. Many
well-dressed adults could be seen laughing as the conversed
throughout the area. The simple event was successful and
fun for all who attended.
An Evening in the Stacks
Pelham residents watch as Doug Tompson performs at the Pelham Public Library
Shirley Wakefeld and Pamela Erickson enjoy dinner.
Fourteen-year-old Sam Blanchard serves punch.
Above: Doug Tompson views some
of the art on display at the Pelham
Public Library on Friday,
February 7 during the second
annual gala fundraiser.
Right: Chris Giar-
russo, Jim Giarrusso
and John Keslo
enjoy the
evening.
Staff photos by AJ Dickinson
by Barbara OBrien
As of Monday, March 3, four classes of third graders will
join the ranks at Windham High School, combining with
students in grades nine through twelve, plus a number of
special education preschoolers.
These eight- and nine-year-old students are being shifted to
the high school as the result of water damage and the resultant
mold growth found above the ceiling tiles in the aging
portable classrooms at Golden Brook Elementary School.
School administrators had thought the mold problem was
solved, at least for the time being. The problem was originally
discovered this past spring, when it was learned that water
was leaking around window-mounted air conditioning units
in at least one of the classrooms. This problem was thought
remedied this past summer, and subsequent air quality tests
showed the mold and mildew count was well below what
existed in the surrounding outdoor area. Once classes began
in September, repeat air quality tests were administered, each
of which showed satisfactory conditions. That all changed,
however, within the past few weeks when additional water
leaks were discovered, most likely from deteriorating roofs on
the portable classrooms. At that point, the students housed in
the portables, all rst graders, were temporarily moved into the
main building.
Once it was realized that the situation in the portables
could not be xed quickly, it was decided that the third
graders at Golden Brook would be relocated to a section of
Windham High School, and the rst graders would stay in the
main building of that school.
The portables were obtained about four and a half years
ago when Windham established its rst public kindergarten
program and the New Hampshire Department of Education
agreed to fund space for the ve-year-old students for a period
of three years. Once a permanent structure was built to house
the kindergartners, the portables were designated as rst grade
space. The portables, said to be of only moderate quality to
begin with, are now about 15 years old. If Windham decides
to continue using them for students in the future, major
repairs and renovations will be required. Unfortunately, the
portable classrooms are not yet owned free and clear. Once
the kindergartners moved out of the portable classrooms, the
Windham School District became responsible for making the
payments.
Not all of Windhams third graders were housed at Golden
Brook School. Approximately half of them attend Center
School. The Center School third graders will not be relocated
to Windham High School.
In order to address parents questions and concerns, the
Windham School Board conducted an informational forum
on February 17 at Golden Brook School. It is estimated that
approximately 200 parents attended the meeting. Golden
Brook Principal Christi Michaud assured parents that their
childrens health and safety are of the utmost concern. These
thoughts were echoed by Superintendent Winfried Feneberg,
who took on the top job this past July.
The rst grade students from Golden Brook will be relocated
to the art and music rooms, as well as the computer lab,
necessitating some teachers to provide services on a cart,
going from classroom to classroom
with their supplies.
The third graders headed for the
high school were told of the plans
on February 17. The youngsters
expressed concerns about issues
such as having peanut-free eating
areas, access to age-appropriate
library books and still being able
to participate in special events at
Golden Brook. Michaud assured
the students that these issues will
be taken care of and the transition
for students will be made as stress-
free as possible.
The area that the third graders
will occupy at the high school
will be separate from their senior
counterparts, including a fenced-in
area to be used for recess. Parents
were assured that their young
children would not be mingling
with high school students. They
also will be transported on separate
buses.
Third graders from Golden Brook
went on a eld trip to the high
school last week, and an open
house for parents and their children
is scheduled for Sunday, March 2.
As for where these students will
be housed next September, when
the 2014-2015 school year gets
underway, that decision remains
unresolved. Additional facility
studies need to be completed
before it can be determined
whether the portables will be
renovated or need to be replaced.
Some Windham Third Graders
Being Relocated to High School
additional money being sought for step increases missed during
the past few years. Selectman Al Letizio said he still feels all of the
proposed contracts are a great deal overall. Letizio said he feels
the town would lose a lot if any of the contracts were put on hold. I
support all the contracts across the board, Letizio said. I feel they
are a great deal for the town and the staff.
On the school side, the last collective bargaining agreement
with the teachers expired in July 2011. For the past three school
years, this has meant no increases to the salary schedule and
no progression on steps associated with additional years of
experience. As for the current proposed contract, teachers and
school board members have been in negotiations since last August.
Although an impasse was reached late last year, mediation was
successful and the proposed contract was ratied.
As for the monetary cost of approving the teacher contract, the
total amount for scal year 2014-2015 would be $488,269 and
$505,237 for 2015-2016. The teacher contract would also include
increased cost-sharing in the area of health care benets, with
higher percentages being paid for premiums and prescription drugs.
According to school board information, under the new agreement,
teachers would be paying six to seven times more toward their health
care than they were under the old contract. According to school
board member Jerome Rekart, the school district would see a savings
of $359,000 in the rst year of the contract, due to changes in health
insurance benets, and even more in future years.
The proposed teacher contract would allow for some restoration
of missed step increases. For a teacher hired prior to 2010, there
would be a recovery of one step in year one of the contract and the
recovery of a second step in year two of the contract. For a teacher
hired in 2011, there would be a one year recovery in year one, but
no recovery in year two of the contract. For a teacher hired in 2013,
there would be no recovery of steps and no advancement of a step in
2014.
School board members voted 4 to 0 to support the proposed
teacher contract. Voting in favor were Vice-Chairman Stephanie
Wimmer and board members Michelle Farrell, Jerome Rekart and
Dennis Senibaldi. Chairman Michael Joanis recused himself from
voting, as his wife is employed as a teacher in the Windham School
District.
Selectman Al Letizio, who formerly served on the school board,
said he believes the proposal is a great deal; a great contract.
School board candidate Rob Breton said he is also in favor of the
proposed contract. Its a good deal for teachers and the town,
Breton said. We need to move the needle forward, he said, making
reference to the years that there was no new contract approved.
The proposed contract for instructional assistants would mean an
estimated total salary increase of $66,247 for 2014-2015, $72,149
for 2015-2016 and $66,224 for 2016-2017. The last collective
bargaining agreement with the instructional assistants expired in July
of 2013. For the current school year, there are no increases to the
salary schedule and no progression steps associated with additional
years of experience. Instructional assistants are hourly employees
and do not receive any employer contribution to health care or
dental benets. All instructional assistants would be credited with
their years of service in Windham and placed appropriately on the
wage schedule. A 1 percent increase would be added to the wage
schedule.
The instructional assistant contract is fully supported by the school
board (5 to 0). They do everything we ask them to do and more,
Rekart commented.
Registered voters will get to have their say on all these proposed
contracts on Tuesday, March 11. The polls will be located at
Windham High School and open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Dont
forget to cast your ballot!
Contract-
continued from front page
by Tom Tollefson
As soon as the snow melts,
longtime Pelham resident Paul
Dadak will be sweating and
peddling his way to top condition in
preparation for the Tour de Cure spring
biking fundraiser in Massachusetts on
May 14. He will not be riding for a top
place nish or pursuit of a medal, but
rather a cure for diabetes.
The whole focus is to raise money for
nding a cure, awareness and education
about diabetes, Dadak said.
The Tour de Cure is a fundraiser put on
by the American Diabetes Association in
which all riders raise money that goes to
support research towards a cure for diabetes.
The race starts in Topseld, Massachusetts
and goes through eastern Massachusetts.
Riders have the option of taking the various
distance courses for all ability levels. Dadak
is opting for the 100-kilometer course, as
he usually has done in the past. He said it
takes him an average of about four hours to
ride the course. He describes the ride as
being enjoyable passing scenic rolling
hills, with very limited trafc.
Its fun and you feel like youre
accomplishing something. Youre working
towards a goal and it may even be a
personal goal for some people, Dadak
said.
Dadak is also considering adding
additional mileage to his bike ride.
He said he might end up riding from
Pelham to Topseld, instead of driving
there for the start of the event.
The Tour De Cure is not Dadaks
only long distance ride. In 2002,
he biked 550 miles over seven
days in the New England Classic
fundraiser for diabetes. The ride started in
Woburn, MA and went through parts of New
Hampshire and Vermont.
Its not the Tour de France. Its not a
race. I stopped along the way, enjoyed the
countryside and stopped for a cup of coffee,
he said about his long distance rides.
Dadak also rode in the AIDS Vaccine Ride
in 2001. The ride stretched 450 miles from
Montreal, Canada to Portland, Maine.
As far as his training goes, Dadak is going
on regular walks until the snow melts.
I dont belong to a gym so Im just
keeping active. I work in Lowell and once
the roads are clear enough, Ill be riding to
work, he said. Dadak works at Tsongas
Industrial History Center at Lowell National
Historical Park.
His bike commute to work will take
him from Pelham to Tyngsborough, Dracut
and then through Lowell. His ride home
will start along the river in Lowell then go
through Hudson and into Pelham. Dadak
estimates it to be about a 20 mile round trip.
I dont have a schedule of riding, I just
put in as many miles as I can, he said,
when asked about his training schedule.
Dadak has ridden in the Tour de Cure
every year since 2002. Last year, he raised
over $4,000. This year, he hopes to hit the
$4,000 mark again.
For Dadak, the search for a cure to
diabetes takes on a personal note. His wife,
Ann Dadak, has battled type 1 diabetes for
43 years. Over the course of his marriage,
Dadak has learned more about type 1
diabetes. Anyone with type 1 diabetes is
dependent on insulin injections. Diabetes
can affect your circulatory system, your
extremities, heart, nerves, and in some
cases, may lead to death. Ann Dadak
has neuropathy in her feet and macular
degeneration of her eyesight related to the
disease.
With his wife and others he knows
personally who suffer from diabetes
motivating him forward every inch of the
way, Dadak stated, I will keep riding every
year until I cant anymore or it is cured.
Dadak believes diabetes can often be
misunderstood. While some believe that
simple diet and exercise can keep the
disease at bay, Dadak believes its not a
choice, referencing his nephew who was
diagnosed with diabetes at a young age.
At age four, would that be considered a
lifestyle choice? Dadak asked.
Dadaks knowledge base of diabetes has
expanded from knowing family members
and others with the disease.
Now that I meet more people with
diabetes, I have a better understanding of
what it means to have diabetes without
actually having it.
Dadak has also made it a habit of sharing
his knowledge base of diabetes with others.
He spoke at the Greater Salem Rotary Club
after being invited by several members who
had pledged money towards his ride.
I spoke and explained what my
understanding of diabetes is and why I
support education, care and cure for it. If
someone would want me to come and speak
at their organization, I would be open to it.
Anyone interested in pledging money
towards Dadaks ride can E-mail him at
pdadak@comcast.net or Google Pledge
ADA Tour de Cure Topselds 2014, look up
Paul Dadak as the rider and pledge online.
Dadak Bikes in Tour de Cure
Paul Dadak, is shown riding in the Tour de Cure in a previous year.
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submitted by the Windham Taxpayers Coalition
Effective immediately, former New Hampshire State
Representative Rick Okerman will assume the Chairmanship of the
Windham Taxpayers Coalition (WTC). He replaces Ken Eyring, who
formally stepped down from his position as chairman on January 27,
citing his desire to run for the Windham School Board and wanting
to avoid any potential conicts of interest.
Because the Windham Taxpayers Coalition will be providing
information to the public regarding the upcoming elections, I felt it
was in the best interest of the WTC organization and my candidacy
that I resign as Chairman of the WTC and let Mr. Okerman assume
control. I believe with Mr. Okermans leadership, the WTC will
continue to provide unbiased insights to our community regarding
Windhams tax dollars, said Eyring.
The WTC Board of Directors unanimously approved Okerman as
their new chairman, effective immediately. In addition to his time at
the Statehouse, he has also served on the Windham Planning Board
and the capital improvement program committee.
When asked about Eyrings resignation, Okerman replied, Ken
did a great job as Chair of the WTC. Im sorry to see him step down,
but wish him well with his candidacy for school board.
The Windham Taxpayers Coalition was formed to act as a citizens
oversight group that will monitor the spending of Windhams
local tax dollars. The group studies local issues that have high tax
impact consequences, provides facts to the community regarding
those issues and seeks to provide sound, cost effective solutions by
working with the community and our local elected representatives.
For more information, E-mail info@WindhamTaxpayers.org.
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Your Hometown Community Calendar
M
arch 2014
Spring Ahead
Spring Ahead
St. Patricks Day
St. Patricks Day
Spring Begins!
Spring Begins!
Sundays thru March 7
Say Yes To PHS! Pelham ACES
Meetings: Every Sunday night from 6 to
7 p.m. at the Pelham Fire Station meeting
room. Kids are welcome, baby sitters on-
site. Please attend if you support the addition/
renovation. More info: PelhamACES@gmail.com
or PelhamACES.org.
Tuesdays beginning March 11
Live Stronger Classes! Open to teen and
adults, ages 16 and over for seven weeks, on
Tuesdays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., at the Pelham
Senior Center. Space is limited; rst come, rst
served. Bring a oor mat, water bottle (weights,
resistance bands optional). This is a total body
workout that strengthens, sculpts and tones all
the major muscle groups but it is not aerobics.
Work the core, upper and lower body to protect
and strengthen muscles, joints and bone health,
boost energy levels, enhance mood and burn
calories. Participants may bring their own weights
or resistance bands as an option or nothing at
all. You must be able to get down to the oor
and back up. Register with Pelham Parks and
Rec ofce at 6 Village Green. Form available to
print at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. You
may register and pay online at https://webtrac.
pelhamweb.com. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.
com or call 635-2721 with any questions.
Wednesdays thru May 21
Theatre for Adults! Production of Larrys
Favorite Chocolate Cake. Program is for adults of
all ages. No experience needed; everyone gets
a part. Size of group is limited; rst come, rst
serve. Program will be held from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. in Sherburne Hall, Pelham. Production
will be held May 23 and 24. Registration form
required with payment. Registration form at
Pelham Parks & Rec ofce or online at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation. Call 635-2721 with
any questions or e-mail Recreation@pelhamweb.
com.
Thursdays thru April 3
Music-n-Play Classes. Music and movement
fun-lled program for children ages 1-3 years
led by Valerie Gilfeather from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at
Pelham First Congregational Church. Program
fee. Space is limited; rst come, rst served. Pre-
registration is required. Come and explore music
and movement concepts through singing, stories,
dance, nger plays, chants, creative movement
and instrument play. Activities enhance the
development of physical, musical and social skills
in young children. Parents are expected to attend
and participate with their child! Register through
Pelham Parks and Recreation. Phone: 635-272.
E-mail: Recreation@pelhamweb.com.
Saturday, March 1
Supervisors of the Checklist for the
Town of Pelham will be in session from
11 to 11:30 a.m., in the Lobby of Town
Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham, to accept
voter registration applications. No additions or
corrections shall be made to the checklist after
this session Until Election Day, except as provided
in RSA 659:12, RSA 654:8, 11. Registrations may
also be made with the Town Clerk during regular
business hours. Picture ID, proof of citizenship
and proof of residency are required.
Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March 2
St. Patrick Parish, Pelham, will hold its annual
Penny Sale sponsored by the Womens Guild on
Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Center (behind
the church - lower parking lot). No tickets will
be sold after 3 p.m. and the drawing of prizes will
begin at 3:30 p.m.
Sundays, March 2 thru March 30
Dodge Ball! Dodge Duck Dip and Dive
Dodge Ball Games. Sundays beginning at
9 a.m. at Pelham Memorial School gym.
Program cost. Register online or in person
(ages 9 and up). Registration forms, schedules
and a full list of rules will be available online at
www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Forms may be
mailed to Pelham Parks & Rec, 6 Village Green
with payment. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.
com or call 635-2721 with any questions. Visit
https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com for online sign
ups and credit card payment.
Monday, March 3
Members of Congresswoman Kusters
staff will hold mobile ofce hours in
Windham at the Nesmith Library from
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The staff members
will be available to meet individually with local
residents who need help with federal agencies
on a range of issues. For questions or additional
information on services offered through the ofce
hours, constituents are encouraged to call 595-
2006.
Pelham Republican Party Committee
announces Karen Testerman, Republican
candidate for U.S. Senate, will be a guest speaker
for tonights meeting. Host of the radio program,
We Hold These Truths, Karen Testerman is
the founder and former Executive Director of
Cornerstone Policy Research and Cornerstone
Action. A former candidate for governor, she has
served as a founding member of many boards
including Liberty Harbor Academy, and the NH
based National Heritage Center for Constitutional
Studies. Her forte has been building coalitions
and looking for solutions.
Karen is known as the go-to person for national
pro-family group activities in the State. She is a
recipient of the Family Research Council Family
Faith and Freedom Award, the Cornerstone Policy
Research William Wilberforce Award, Smart
Girl Politics Engage Award and was one of NH
Magazine Remarkable Women.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the
Pelham VFW Post on Main Street. Refreshments
will be served.
Monday, March 3 thru Friday, March-5
Last year in the rst-ever March Book Madness
Tournament at the Pelham Public Library, our
patrons voted Harry Potter as their winner! Will
The Boy Who Lived win again this year? You
get to decide! In the rst week of March, stop by
the Pelham Public Library to ll out your March
Book Madness Tournament predictions. Then vote
throughout the month at pelhampubliclibrary.
org for your favorite books out of the 32 pairs.
The patron with the highest number of points
by the end of the tournament will win a special
prize! For more information as well as the blank
tournament bracket, please visit our website at
pelhampubliclibrary.org. Remember, you dont
have to have read all of the books to participate
just choose your favorites from each consecutive
pair and remember to vote each week for your
picks!
Tuesday, March 4
Attention Windham voters! Due to
inclement weather on Tuesday, February
18th, the Windham Womans Club annual
Candidates Night is rescheduled at 7p.m. in
the Windham Town Hall. Community is invited
to meet the candidates and this is a wonderful
opportunity to ask your own questions of
individual candidates. Each candidate will speak
briey, and a question and answer period will
follow, each presentation is timed.
Moderator will be Womans club member Ruth-
Ellen Post. Chairman is Susan Denopoulos. The
event will be aired live on Windham Community
Cable, WCTV-21.
Wednesday, March 5
The Windham Womans Club March
meeting will be held at the Windham
Town Hall at 11:30 a.m., luncheon
followed by program and meeting.
Program will feature guest speaker, Paul Carroll,
Irish Balladeer will entertain us with music and
ballads of Ireland. Guests welcome! Bring a
friend and enjoy! Come nd out what we are
about. For more information about our club, call
membership chairman, Sue Violi at 889-0578.
Our website: www.windhamwomansclub.com.
Wednesdays, March 5 thru May 7
Join the Advanced Theater. Production of All I
Really Need to Know I Learned by Being in a Bad
Play! Experienced players only for ages 10 and
up (cast of 15), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sherburne Hall
(in town hall). Size of group is limited; rst come,
rst serve. Registration form at Pelham Parks &
Rec or online at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation.
There is a program fee. Call 635-2721 with any
questions or e-mail Recreation@pelhamweb.com.
Thursday, March 6
Groundwater Resources and You! With
natural resource protection in the forefront
of everyones mind, the Windham
Community Development Department has
organized a free public education workshop to
learn more about groundwater resources. This
event will feature two speakers from the NH
Department of Environmental Services (NH DES),
as well as presentations from representatives of
the Planning Board and Windham Economic
Development Committee (WEDC).
Pierce Rigrod, Environmental Analyst and
Brandon Kernen, Supervisor of Hydrology and
Conservation from the NH DES will speak about
what groundwater is and why it is important, how
the State of NH protects groundwater, and what
homeowners and businesses can do to protect
groundwater.
Margaret Crisler, Vice Chair of the Planning
Board, will speak about Zoning Amendment 3,
which will amend the Aquifer Protection District
in Windham. Ralph Valentine, Chair of the
WEDC, will speak about Article 21, which will
fund a study to provide new water infrastructure
options in Windham.
There will be opportunities to ask questions of
the speakers, as well as pick-up material
on the topics discussed.
This presentation will take place at
7 p.m. at the Community Development
Department, which is located at 3 North
Lowell Rd. This event is free and open to
the public. For more information, contact
Laura Scott, Community Development
Director, at 432-3806 or lscott@
windhamnewhampshire.com.
Saturday, March 8
The Friends of the Library of
Windham (FLOW) will host a Frozen
Fun Fest and Book Sale event at the
Nesmith Library. Come have some
winter fun with your friends at the Nesmith
Library. The library will transform into a
Frozen Winter Wonderland lled with games
and activities based on the movie Frozen. There
will be snowman building, snow ake decorating,
snowball tossing, a royal ball with dance lessons,
a sled race and lots of other fun games and
activities. Children can even come dressed as
their favorite character from Frozen: Elsa, Anna,
Kristoff, Sven or Olaf! Light refreshments, crafts,
rafes, prizes and other fun treats will round out
the family friendly event. The Frozen Fun Fest
will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and there
is no cost to attend. Visit owwindham.org to
learn more about our organization and upcoming
events.
Sunday, March 9 thru Friday, March-14
Come into the Nesmith Library during
Teen Tech Week, and complete the QR
Code Scavenger Hunt to be entered into
a rafe to win cool tech prizes. Anyone in
6th -12th grade can complete the scavenger hunt.
Bring in your own device (smartphone, iTouch or
iPad) anytime during the week, download a free
QR code reader, if you dont already have one,
and youre on your way. The week will culminate
in a Teen lock-in at the library for those in 9th-
12th grade.
Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 & 31
In association with the New England
Pastoral Institute, the First Congregational
Church of Pelham United Church of
Christ is offering a four week Lenten Adult
Education series entitled The New Normal:
Caring for our Aging Parents. The sessions are
being held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Rev. Bill Ferguson, Pastor of First Congregational
Church of Pelham UCC will be joined by Rev.
Amy Alletz, a Methodist Pastor and therapist at
NEPI, to lead discussions surrounding the issues
that arise as our parents age. So many of us
are dealing with health, nancial, housing and
medical care issues of our parents that we can
become overwhelmed in our new responsibilities.
This four week class will examine Change, Issues
of Authority, Emotions and Regaining Balance in
our changing relationships.
We are opening this class to the public; all are
welcome (even your parents.) We do ask that you
sign up to ensure there are enough materials to
hand out for all. Sign up is in Fellowship Hall or
by calling the church ofce at 635-7025 or e-mail
ofce@pelhamucc.org.
Tuesday, March 11
Town of Pelham Elections, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Pelham High School
Town of Windham Elections, 7 a.m.-
8 p.m. at Windham High School Gymnasium
Thursday, March 13
Idle Hands Craft Group March Meeting.
Feeling crafty? Get ready for the start
of spring with the Idle Hands Crafters
Group at the Pelham Public Library!
We are a fun group of Pinterest-inspired
crafters who love to share ideas and are very
welcoming to new members. Todays meeting
will be held at 6:30 p.m. This month we will be
decorating small planters with river and colorful
ller stones perfect for little owering plants!
For more information, check us out online at
http://pelhampubliclibrary.org.
Summer Camp and Girl Scout Info &
Registration Night. Join us on at 7 p.m. at
Windham Middle School for an informational
session all about summer camp and fall Girl Scout
troop options. Girls entering kindergarten in the
fall all the way through high school are welcome
to our camps. You dont have to be a Girl Scout
to attend summer camp. Come and nd out what
both day camp and overnight camp options are all
about throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
Speak directly with camp directors, ask questions,
meet girls that have attended camp in the past and
grab a camp schedule.
Not sure about camp but are thinking about
joining Girl Scouts in the fall? Troops start in
kindergarten and scouting continues all through
high school. Not sure about a troop
- we will share all of the GS Pathway options.
Girls and adults are welcome. For further
information contact us at info@windhamgs.org.
Friday, March 14
Teen Lock-In. High school students are
invited to a lock-in at the Nesmtih Library.
Check-in will begin at 5 p.m. and the
doors will be locked by 5:30 p.m. Pick
up will be at 11 p.m. Enjoy movies, Wii,
the QR scavenger hunt, zombie tag; make LED
darts, prizes and more. Dinner will be served.
Registration is required and will open on Friday,
February 28. Space is limited so dont wait.
Saturday, March 15
The Greater Manchester Integrated
Library Cooperative System (GMILCS,
Inc.) consortium, including Nesmith
Library, invites you to participate in our
rst March Madness Tournament of Books.
Based on the popular basketball tournament,
participants can ll out a bracket and vote for
their favorite books in person, or on the library
website. The titles included in the tournament
are some of the most popular adult ction books
of 2013. Submit your completed bracket to the
library in person or via e-mail to swilliams@
nesmithlibrary.org by today vote for your favorite
books of 2013. Call the library at 432-7154, or
visit nesmithlibrary.org for more details.
Tuesday, March 18
Child Find Program. The Pelham
School District will conduct screenings
for Pelham children, ages 2.5 to 5, who
may have vision, hearing, speech, motor
or overall developmental concerns and
or an educational disability. The purpose of the
screening is to identify children that may require
special education and or related services. Child
Find Program screenings will take place at Pelham
Elementary School, 61 Marsh Rd., Pelham, from
1 to 3 p.m. Appointments are required; space
is limited. For more information or to schedule
an appointment, contact Pelham Elementary
School at 635-8875, ext. 5002 or e-mail mviger@
pelhamsd.org or jolson@pelhamsd.org.
Friday, March 21
The Friends of the Library of Windham
is pleased to present an evening with Irish
Balladeer Paul Carroll at 7 p.m. at library.
This evening will mark the third time the
Nesmith Library will welcome this very
popular Irish Balladeer! This program is free and
open to the public. Register for this program by
calling the library at 432-7154.
Paul Carroll grew up in Dublin during the
ballad boom of the sixties where the pubs were
packed with folk singers and ballad groups. It is
there that he found a love for the music and songs
that were to be part of his life. Paul is a founding
member of the Celtic band, Poteen, who were
Australias premier Celtic band, sharing the stage
with icons like Eric Bogle, The Dubliners, The
Fureys and the Boys of Lough. Paul has made his
home in New Hampshire, for nearly 25 years.
Saturday, March 22
Pet Adoption Day hosted by the Animal
Rescue Network of New England will
be held at the First Congregational
Church, 3 Main St., Pelham, from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Pet Adoption Days are a
refreshing cooperative effort among area rescue
organizations to place loving, homeless animals.
A staggering 8-10 million animals are euthanized
each year simply because there are not enough
homes. Most dogs and cats are spayed or
neutered; all are current on vaccines and have
been temperament tested. Come meet many
of our adoptable pets and select your new best
friend! For more information e-mail info@arnne.
org, call the shelters message line at 233-4801 or
visit www.arnne.org.
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Joel Desilets for Selectman; New
Leadership for Windhams Future
My name is Joel Desilets and I am writing to ask for your
vote as I seek a seat on the Windham Board of Selectmen.
Please allow me to tell you who I am and explain the principles
my candidacy is grounded in.
Ive lived in New Hampshire my whole life and my wife
grew up in Windham. Most all of our family lives here so
we are excited to raise our family in this vibrant growing
community. I am a passionate, taxpaying voter who wishes to
serve this community that I am very proud to call home as a
truly dedicated representative of all Windham residents.
Tis is an incredibly important and exciting time in our
towns history. Decisions made right now will shape where our
children grow up and the experiences we all share. I support
enhancing the vitality of the local economy and envision a
beautiful, walkable downtown cultural center with successful
restaurants, shops, open spaces and activities. Decisions made
right now will have a lasting impact on the enjoyability and
available services to our community for years to come.
With the 93 and 111 construction completing, the right
kind of businesses need to be actively encouraged to move to or
expand in Windham to have the greatest impact on dispersing
the tax burden of of families, while having minimal impact on
trafc. Tis incredible opportunity is a result of all our years of
careful planning.
Impact fee collection and management is an important issue
discovered recently which must be addressed with transparency.
How these fees are calculated is the other half of this equation,
and I will strive to be part of the solution. Te current fees do
not include future cost considerations fully such as the capital
improvement issues with which we are now faced. Addressing
this immediately is the right thing to do. I have also signed
Jerome Rekarts petition to restore adequacy funding and
would welcome working with our state representatives for
resolution.
I advocate land conservation for many reasons, one of which
is keeping residential land density low. Residential growth is
driving our budgetary needs across the board. For this reason
I am voting in support of the Campbell Farm purchase which
might otherwise be developed for housing. I do want to
highlight what was discussed at the deliberative session; this
being a citizens petition, 60 percent approval vote on March
11 is needed.
I have fscally conservative personal convictions that I will
not betray. As such I will work diligently with my fellow board
members to reduce spending, control costs and keep our tax
rate as low as possible without stifing strategic aspects of smart
development. One example is supporting the water study
which will give residents the accurate information they need
to make prudent future decisions. I share the concern with
residents bearing the cost, but the study will happen one way
or the other. If this article is approved; we choose the scope,
we choose the frm, and we as a town can be best assured of
its impartiality. I will also seek out and respect the collective
wishes of the people of this town.
My experience entails auditing, quality, process and product
engineering with an emphasis on directing cost reduction
projects, and currently engineering management. I would
bring my analytical expertise and my commitment to thorough
objective research to the board to address the needs of all
residents while ensuring bottom line results.
It would be my privilege to serve this community, Tank
you for your support and I ask for your vote at the upcoming
election.
Joel Desilets, Windham
Margaret Crisler for
Planning Board
With the construction of I-93 and Route 111 nearing
completion, Windham can expect an expansion of commercial
growth along this corridor. Margaret Crisler, who has served
as both chairman and vice chairman of the planning board,
understands the importance of planned and managed growth
that enhances our tax base without compromising Windhams
character. Re-electing Margaret to the planning board
will ensure that our town will continue to beneft from the
knowledge and experience she has demonstrated in her service
to the town.
I have had the privilege of working with Margaret as the
selectmans representative and alternate representative to the
planning board. I have been impressed with her eforts to fnd
solutions when working with applicants for both residential
and commercial development that balances the needs of the
landowner while protecting the character of a neighborhood
and natural resources.
Please join me on March 11 in re-electing Margaret Crisler
to the planning board.
Kathleen DiFruscia, Windham
Tracey Partington for
Planning Board
Please join me in electing Tracey Partington to the planning
board. We, as a town, are at a critical juncture as both our
residential and commercial lands are expected to undergo a
signifcant increase in development with the completion of
I-93 and Route 111 construction. We need capable people to
deal with the challenges of planning Windhams future. Tracey
has demonstrated her ability to work with the planning board
in planning Windhams future with her work with the Village
Center District Ordinance Subcommittee. Tracey will be an
invaluable asset to the planning board.
Kathleen DiFruscia, Windham
Sean Donahue Supports
Windhams Teachers and Students
It will come as no surprise that I am supporting Sean
Donahue, my husband, for the Windham School Board. He
is a wonderful husband and caring father of three children,
two of which are currently at Golden Brook School. Sean is a
passionate advocate of public schools and has spent countless
hours researching positions and facts surrounding the issues
important to the success of our schools here in Windham.
Nothing is more important to Sean than providing an
excellent educational experience for all of our students, and
believes our teachers are the most important factor in that
academic success.
Sean has the professional experience needed to understand
building maintenance and utilization, and can speak with
confdence and expertise to these types of issues surrounding
our district. We need successful long-term planning and
solutions, while maintaining the assets we currently own.
Please join me on March 11 in voting for Sean Donahue for
Christy Donahue, Windham
Partington to Bring Collaborative
Skills to Planning Board
I am writing to support Tracey Partingtons election to the
planning board.
Right now, the Windham Planning Board is in need of
strong, articulate, and organized members who know how
to vigorously discuss issues and how to collaborate to reach
common goals. We need people who are ready and willing to
examine the complexities of the zoning regulations and the
state statutes that give - and limit - the authority of planning
boards. We need people who can really plan for the future, not
just react to the crisis-of-the-day.
I know that Tracey is someone who is capable of this
challenge. She has demonstrated her ability to work
collaboratively in her time on the Village Center District
Ordinance subcommittee. Her professional experience and
skills will be an asset to the board.
In the next few years, there will be big challenges: the
required Master Plan revision, a re-examination of impact fees,
the continued updating of the Capitol Improvements Plan,
and the continuing review of major residential and commercial
proposals. Tracey will be a great person to have on the
planning board throughout these challenges.
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Dunn, Windham
Ken Eyring: Common Sense
for Windham School Board
When Ken called me several weeks ago to tell me he was
running for the Windham School Board I was very pleased
to hear that once again, his passion to do what is in the best
long-term interest of his town had led him to action. I have
known Ken and his family for over ten years both as neighbors
and as good friends. Over that time I have witnessed Kens
increasing involvement and his dedication in supporting
many issues Windham voters have faced. Terefore, I was not
surprised that he had stepped up to run for a position on the
school board. Windham, like many other New Hampshire
communities, continues to struggle with school/education
issues. All of us are now living with increased taxes due largely
to the funding of massive school building projects, while at the
same time enjoying only marginal educational performance.
Much of this paradox is due to decisions previously made
by our school board(s). Electing Ken to our school board
will bring a common sense voice and approach as the town
and school board work together to improve the educational
opportunities and outcomes of the Windham school system.
Ken will deal efectively with the current issues we face by
balancing those with the future needs of Windham children.
Kens strong analytical skills and his attention to detail will
allow him to make fact-based and fscally responsible decisions
which will beneft all of us. Lets not continue down the path
weve been on for some time. Please support Ken Eyring for
Windham School Board. It is time for some Common Sense.
Don Flodin, Windham
I Support Ken Eyring
for School Board
Ken Eyring is a brilliant, honorable person who cares deeply
for our community. Tis is what led him to reach out to
me last year to help form the Windham Taxpayers Coalition
(WTC). His work as chairman of the WTC was right on
track and helped many Windham voters to understand the
devastating fnancial impact the proposed new school would
have had on many of our residents, especially those who have
lived here most of their lives.
Ken believes in fscal responsibility and fnancial
accountability and in being a good steward of our tax
dollars. He strongly believes that a quality education for our
children is of the utmost importance and that it must never
be compromised. Ken has the ability to carefully examine
and balance these diametrical needs. He knows, as I do, that
spending more money does not always equate to a better
education. Its how wisely the money is spent that matters.
Ken wants what is best for our community, he is not afraid
to speak his mind and he always does so with a deep respect for
others. He is a man of high integrity and moral character who
values everyones opinion. Tis is an important attribute that
will serve him (and us) well as a member of our school board.
He uses common sense to fnd common ground.
Te Windham Charter School group that Ken founded
with other Windham residents is a perfect example. By
opening a charter school in Windham, the crowding issues
in our schools would be alleviated with a zero tax impact to
Windham residents - and eliminate the need to spend millions
to build additional classroom space. Tis is a win-win solution
for the students and the taxpayers.
Who we elect for school board will help shape our schools
for years to come. Te direction and management of our
schools need a fresh perspective, and I know that Ken will do a
wonderful job serving all of us on the Windham School Board.
I ask that you join with me on March 11 to elect Ken
Eyring to the Windham School Board.
Representative Mary E. Grifn, Windham
Eyring Could be Asset to
In the last few years that I have gotten to know Ken Eyring,
several things stand out to me. First, when he is interested in
a topic, he will dive in with both feet and diligently research
that subject until he has all the pertinent facts so he can make
the best possible recommendation. Second, Ken is a leader.
If the facts lead him to an opinion that may, or may not, be
popular, he is not afraid to stand up and explain his reasoning
to convince others. Lastly, Ken is a genuine nice guy who cares
about the people in his community. It is because of these traits
that I know Ken will be a great asset to the town of Windham
by representing us on our School Board.
I strongly recommend voting for Ken Eyring for the
Addison Hartmann, Windham
Casting my Vote for Ken Eyring
I am writing this letter in support of Ken Eyring who is
currently running as a candidate for the Windham School
Board. I have known Ken for a couple of years and have found
him to be an honest, friendly and trustworthy family man. I
am amazed by the amount of energy Ken has and the passion
he shows when he involves himself in any project. I have seen
Ken spend hours, weeks and months performing research
on his own time into various subjects in order to increase his
knowledge and develop his position on that particular subject.
Once he has completed his research, he is always willing to
share the results of his research with anyone that is interested.
I am very excited that Ken has decided to run for a seat on
the school board as I feel he will devote as much of his time
and energy necessary in order to ensure our children (as well
as his own) and educators are provided with the tools needed
in order to receive the education they want and deserve. Ken
understands there is a cost to retaining great teachers and for
providing our children with the tools they need to obtain a
superior education, however he also knows we need to make
sure that we get value for any of our hard earned dollars that
are spent. For these reasons and many others, I hope you will
join me in casting your vote for Ken Eyring for school board
this March.
Cynde Hartmann, Windham
Cast Your Vote for Ken Eyring
We have an election coming up in March and I am
compelled to address the importance of selecting the right
individual to sit on the school board. As all taxpayers are
well aware, the major cost of the tax bill that all homeowners
receive is that of the expenses credited to educate the children
of Windham. It is extremely important that our students
receive the best possible instruction and are able to excel. It
is also important that we get the most beneft for the dollars
expended.
No more $178K entrance doors; the money needs to make
it to the classroom! Take a close look at all of the candidates
and I believe you will fnd that no one is more passionate about
providing a quality education to our towns children. if you
agree with me please cast your vote for Ken Eyring. He is the
person most capable of assuring that you and our students get
the most for our tax dollars spent. I would sincerely appreciate
your comments and questions should you desire to further
your knowledge and understanding of Kens qualifcation.
W. J. Heath, Windham
Tax Relief or Good Schools?
Tat is the choice you are hearing from some candidates
for Windham School Board. Rob Breton does not believe
this is a trade-of we have to make. Rather he believes that
there is enough money in the system and that creating
exceptional schools while maintaining a tax rate that allows
us all to continue to live in Windham is very much a viable
proposition. To accomplish this we will need individuals on
the board who works as a team, continue to challenge the
status quo, and work aggressively on behalf of our students and
our taxpayers. Rob is that individual.
When we select school board members, from my perspective
we are not selecting a better engineer, administrator, or teacher
than the ones who work on our behalf. Instead we are looking
for individuals who know how to provide direction to our
school system personnel and follow through to ensure that
direction is followed. I believe Rob can provide that and I
hope upon further inspection you will think so too.
John V. Hollinger, Windham
Ken Eyring for Windham
School Board
We have known Ken for the past several years through
various town happenings and have been impressed with who
he is as a person: a man of integrity and honesty, a passionate
man who is willing to speak about what he believes.
Ken will bring creative ideas to the problems presently
facing Windham schools because he is a man who thoroughly
researches all the options, explores all the many possibilities
and comes back with facts and well thought out solutions.
Ken genuinely cares about this town. Today he cares
enough to step up and get involved, commit his time and
energy to serving this town as a school board member. He
wants what is best for both our children and the taxpayers and
we know he will be an asset to the school board.
Our vote is for Ken Eyring for school board.
Allen and Judy Johnson, Windham
Trust Sean Donahue
for School Board
I was glad that I had the opportunity to meet Sean Donahue
in person and listen to him explain why he is running for the
Windham School Board this year.
A New Hampshire native, Sean is a loving father who has three
kids. Te main reason for their move to Windham is that he and
his wife wanted to raise kids in a conservative environment. Two
of his children are currently enrolled in our schools.
I love his three focus areas: 1) Fiscal budget accountability and
transparency; 2) Support and empower the teachers; 3) Create a
friendly environment that will welcome parents to become more
involved with the school board and be part of their childrens
education.
Windham is a residential town in which 92 percent of the
town budget is from property tax. Since our school budget
represents more than 70 percent of the town budget, we have to
hold the school board accountable for their
actions. Every action has consequences.
Last year the School Board approved
a $178,000 door purchase for Golden
Brook School without a bidding process
while they ignored the ongoing problems
with the portable classrooms. We as the
taxpayers want our money spent as we
would manage our own family budget.
Sean is a trained mechanical engineer
with management experience as vice
president of operation for Penumbra, Inc.
His ability and conservative thinking will
help us to manage the budget and fnd
creative solutions to challenging issues.
Sean is a person that I can trust on the
school board.
I wholeheartedly support Sean Donahue
for the Windham School Board on March
11, and urge you to do the same.
Wendy Karlberg, Windham
Vote Eyring for School Board
An individual who has the determination, profciency and
integrity to accomplish the mission earns my vote! Ken Eyring
has these qualities. His in-depth analysis on issues reveals a
commitment to fact- oriented results. Ken has a creative mind
that thinks outside the box and is not restricted by current
conventions. I support Ken Eyrings election to the Windham
School Board.
Faced with fscal constraints, Ken was instrumental in
forming the Windham Taxpayer Coalition to give voters
a better understanding of the ramifcations of their vote.
All Windham parents want their children to prosper and
contribute to a better society and Ken is aligned with these
goals. Education is the foundation of this endeavor, and I am
positive Ken will continue to provide the tools necessary to
achieve excellence in education for Windham schools. Ken is
a compassionate man who respects difering opinions and is
willing to listen to achieve workable solutions.
A balance must be brought to the School Board to ensure
that proper maintenance is performed on our schools. Te
current situation with the portable was known and yet
no action was taken. Ken will bring accountability and
transparency to the Windham School District. I encourage
you to support his candidacy.
Representative Walter Kolodziej, Windham
PHS Renovation/Addition
Project is a Solid Solution
Weve considered and rejected a co-op with Windham.
Weve considered and rejected a New-on-New High school
in 2008. And its been four years since the second New-
on-New High School Warrant Article failed by 63 votes.
Unfortunately, the ship for a new high school sailed when the
30 percent state building aid was cut from the State of NH
budget and the land that was identifed for the new building is
no longer available.
Te School District has worked diligently to come up with
an alternative solution that will meet the needs of our students
and community. Te PHS Renovation/Addition Project is a
solid solution that will solve the needs of our high school for
the foreseeable future.
Over the last several months, I have been asked many
questions about this project and although I cannot address
everything in this letter I did want to point out some facts I
think are important.
Te high school is now on town water, which gave the
district more fexibility in relocating the septic system. Te
school district already has an approved NH State permit for a
septic designed for a school enrollment of 800. Te septic is
currently in the front of the building. Te new septic will be
relocated to the back of the building under the current tennis
courts. Te cost of relocating the septic is included in the
overall project budget.
We have an aging facility that needs improvements
regardless of this project. Tere are over $2.3 million of
improvements included in Pelhams Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) that need to be made to the existing high school.
Tese improvements are scheduled to be performed between
FY16-FY18 if the renovation/addition fails. If the renovation/
addition plan passes, then $2.3 million of improvements will
be removed from the CIP plan since they are included in the
project. In addition, the six classroom portable in the back
of PHS is old and will need to be replaced in the near future.
If this project fails, then replacement portables will need to
be added to the CIP plan. Te portables are removed if the
project passes. Te diference is voting yes on the project
solves all the existing problems plus all our NEASC issues.
Voting no on the project will force the district to put money
into the existing facility which will not address any of our
accreditation issues but will most likely increase our taxes.
Te guaranteed maximum price of the project is
$22,654,000 and will be paid over a 20-year period. Te
highest tax impact will occur in the second year of the bond.
After the second year, the cost of the bond will decrease
each year over the remaining bond period. Te estimated
tax increase includes the cost of the bond plus interest. Te
estimated tax increase in the second year of the bond on a
home with an assessed value of $292,000 will be $444/year
which equals $37/month or $1.25/day. Te estimated tax
increase in the second year of the bond on a home with an
assessed value of $350,000 is $539/year which equals $45/
month or $1.48/day. Te estimated tax increase in the second
year of the bond on a home with an assessed value of $400,000
is $616/year which equals $51/month or $1.69/day.
Please take the time to educate your friends and neighbors
about the facts. Also, I cannot stress enough the importance of
voting on March 11 - every vote counts!
Megan Larson, Pelham
Ken Eyring Cares About
Excellence in Education
Im voting Ken Eyring for Windham School Board because
Ken cares.
He cares enough to look for transparent and fscally
responsible solutions to the school board budget process.
He cares because he spends countless hours researching all
the issues facing our schools and their teachers.
He cares by always presenting the facts with complete
documentation to support those facts.
He cares because he has lived here for years and knows an
excellent education should never be compromised.
Windham is a town with a lot of potential and we need
someone to successfully manage this potential especially in
a clear and concise manner. He never pushes an agenda but
rather seeks the truth in fnding solutions which are best for
everyone involved.
I trust Key Eyring and you can too! You can trust him with
your vote on March 11. Make sure you vote this election. Te
future of Windham schools is in your hands.
If you want to know more about Ken Eyring, please visit his
website, www.Ken4WindhamNH.org.
Bob Leonard, Windham
Eyring Not Afraid to
Ask Tough Questions
Te Windham School Board needs someone who cares
deeply for our students and the education they receive, as
well as empowering the teachers to do what they do best. Ive
known Ken Eyring for a long time, and he has always been
a strong advocate for excellence in education. And he is not
afraid to ask tough questions or voice a less-popular opinion
when it comes to fltering out wasteful spending.
Support the candidate who will thoroughly research
alternatives and consider them from every angle. Support
the candidate who will put our community and students frst
instead of personal agendas. Support the candidate that will be
your advocate regarding your childs education. Support the
candidate who knows the diference between needs and wants.
Please join me in supporting Ken Eyring for Windham School
Board.
Michelle Levell, Windham
Responding to Article
About Turkey
Regarding Jillian DiPersios article in the February 14 issue:
I am not a history teacher, nor do I have a degree in history,
but there is so much misinformation regarding Turkish history
in this article that I had to try to help set the record straight.
Turkey has a long, well-documented history of persecution
and cultural and religious intolerance. Please dont take
my word for it; over the years, the United Nations and the
European community have published their fndings and
reports for the public to read. Eyewitness reporting in Te
New York Times dating back to 1915 paints a brutal picture of
Turkish treatment of its Christian Armenian citizens that took
1.5 million lives.
On behalf of Armenians everywhere, I would be saddened
to learn that educators and others who interact with our
communitys children would help Turkey cover up its criminal
history on human rights. Te Turkish Cultural Foundation
can provide all expenses paid vacations for unwitting American
educators, but they cant bury the truth.
Peter Loosigian, Pelham
Advocating Rob Breton for
I am writing to extend my personal support for the
candidacy of Rob Breton for Windham School Board. In my
seven years of residency in Windham, I have come to know
Rob Breton as a dedicated family man, an extensive volunteer
in youth sports/academics, and a staunch supporter of the
Windham School system. Rob has had children participate
in every school within the district and thus has seen the
opportunities that face the district frst hand.
Te challenge facing Windham residents each March is
how to support our teachers/schools and continually improve
educational capabilities and facilities without further increasing
the tax burden. Robs fresh perspective would guide restoration
of state adequacy funding and collect town impact fees to help
ofset the cost needed to further develop our schools. He will
bring a creative approach to resolving the existing facilities
issues and work to time any proposals
for new construction or additions
appropriately to keep the tax burden in
check.
Please get out and vote on March 11
for Rob Breton someone who will
be part of the solution for our children,
teachers, schools, and the residents of
Windham.
David Macary, Windham
Eyring to Bring Passion
for Accountability
I would like to ask my fellow residents for your support
of Ken Eyring for School Board in Windham during the
upcoming election on March 11.
I have come to know and admire Ken over the last few years
and I can say, without reservation, that Ken is one of the most
devoted, responsible and action-oriented people I have ever
met. He selfessly gives of his time to both his family and the
community.
From Little League to town and state government issues,
Ken has a passion for excellence, accountability and service.
I have complete confdence in his judgment, and I have no
doubt whatsoever that Ken will bring these attributes to the
Ken will be diligent in terms of balancing the needs of
the taxpayers with the on-going need for improvements and
long-range planning for our schools. I have two children in
the Windham School System currently, and I can say with
confdence that, with Ken on the School Committee, my
childrens educational needs and the needs of the taxpayers will
be respected.
It is for these reasons that I believe Windham would be very
fortunate to have someone of Kens caliber helping our schools
and its residents with both progress and accountability. Please
join me in voting for Ken Eyring on March 11.
Ted Maravelias, Windham
McDevitt Asks for Support as
Candidate for BOS
I write to ask Pelham voters to please support my candidacy
for selectman. But why should they?
Some years ago, when frst elected to the board, voters
trusted me to work hard on their behalf. Whenever I go to a
meeting or take on a project I realize this trust and confdence
cannot be taken for granted.
A vital part of being a selectman is staying in touch with the
concerns of the community. Tis past year, I worked as the
selectmens point person on a study I originally suggested. Te
study is aimed at reducing fooding which has troubled many
homes and businesses along Route 38. Studies dont stop
foods. My focus has been on actions we can take. Tis efort
will take time to complete. I am committed to seeing this
through with voters support in the March election.
During severe ice storms and hurricanes of the last few
years we learned the near impossibility of keeping residents
informed about local conditions. Te worse the storm the
more likely we all are to be without Internet and even mobile
and land-line phone service. Working with the fre chief, I
proposed that the town pursue a low power FM radio license.
Tis is a surprisingly inexpensive and easy way for emergency
management personnel to keep the community informed
about local conditions. Most people have at least an FM
car radio available - even if theres no power. Te licensing
decision is now pending with the FCC. If granted, we are
on our way to becoming among the very few communities
in the state with a way to keep citizens well informed about
important local conditions during extreme emergencies. Your
safety matters to me.
Last March the board asked voters to support a one-time tax
for the fre station. We all get cynical about government and
temporary increases. Voters placed their trust in me and the
board and we kept our promise. Te town portion of the next
tax rate decreased by the amount for the station and more.
In the past year I have strongly supported the boards
working with the state to make changes to the states dangerous
intersections in town. Tese include Sherburne at Mammoth
which has become a hazard to those waiting in long lines at
commuting time. With the voters support I will continue to
urge the state to take action.
During the past 18 months I created a Public Access Cable
TV program All About Town. Perhaps youve seen it. Te
reason for the program is to bring information to all citizens
about how their local municipal government works.
In a state heavily reliant on property taxes, I understand the
need to avoid spending when we can and spend carefully when
we must.
My wife Joyce and I raised our family in Pelham after
buying our home here in 1971. Since then, I have been
involved in appointed and elected positions. I have served
as a volunteer on many boards and committees. Tis has
helped me stay in touch and be mindful of the impacts
of actions I take. In these years I have learned a lot about
local government; what it does well and where it needs
improvement.
Many challenges confront us. Experience and commitment
do count. Please consider voting for me on March 11.
William McDevitt, Pelham
Margaret Crisler, Candidate for
Windham Planning Board
On March 11, we again go to the polls to determine the
future of our town, including electing our town leaders. I
am asking for your vote on that day to re-elect me to the
Windham Planning Board. I served as the selectman member
of this board during my three terms as a selectman and
am just completing another three-year term as an elected
member. During this term, I served as both chairman and vice
chairman.
My husband and I have been Windham residents for 27
years. Like many residents, we moved here because Windham
had a rural character with lovely homes on large lots, good
schools, and was an easy commute to Boston. Since then
we have established deep roots in the community and care
very deeply about its future. I am a strong advocate for
managing Windhams growth and economic development to
ft Windhams rural look and feel. If elected, I will continue
to promote growth that enhances our tax base, without
compromising our residential property values.
I am also an outspoken advocate for protecting our lakes,
streams, and wells. Cobbetts and Canobie are tremendous
assets to our town, not just for their scenic beauty and
recreational opportunities, but they also constitute a large
percentage of our tax base. Te same is true of our smaller
ponds. I join the lake associations in their eforts to improve/
maintain lake water quality, as well as work hard to protect our
groundwater.
A planning board veteran, I am well qualifed to be a
competent member one that is deeply committed to
Windhams future. Although the work is going to be hard, the
hours late, I do ask for your vote and your support on March
11.
Margaret McKee Crisler, Windham
Preserve Beautiful Campbell Farm
Windham has a rare opportunity to preserve one of the
most beautiful places in Windham the Campbell Farm.
Originally a colonial royal land grant, it is fertile cleared land
along Beaver Brook. Conservation has negotiated an excellent
price from the Campbell heirs and will be paying for it over
time with their income from current use penalty taxes. Tis
purchase will not increase your taxes!
Please vote yes on Article 5 for Conservations purchase
of the Campbell Farm! Preserving this beautiful land will only
add to Windhams charm.
Margaret McKee Crisler, Windham
Eyring to Bring Committed
Work Ethic to School Board
Te opportunity to vote for informed leadership is before
us with the candidacy of Mr. Ken Eyring for Windham School
Board. On March 11 a responsible direction is ofered to my
fellow Windham voters in meeting the school districts future
planning demands and achieving its educational excellence
goals. Ken will bring an inspired and committed work ethic
to the Board while working together with all citizens to ensure
educational excellence.
Working towards this excellence shall require collaboration
and cooperation with Windham stakeholders and Ken can
be counted on to include all in this efort. Te key is open
communication with all Windham citizens coupled with
process transparency to build taxpayer confdence in the
decision process. Ken is committed to providing this service if
elected to the school board and will be an informed advocate
for superior educational outcomes.
Ken has demonstrated a commitment to public service
which includes working with our young as a baseball coach and
his vision in the founding of the Windham Taxpayer Coalition
that will be an asset to the Board and the Administration. He
can be counted on without reservation to bring a superior work
ethic as a School Board member with honor and integrity to
the Board.
Te time is now and Ken Eyring is the choice for this work.
On March 11, please consider voting for Ken Eyring to work
for all of us all as a member of the Windham School Board.
Charlie McMahon, Windham
Compelled to Vote for
Breton for School Board
When thinking of a person who should be elected to the
Windham School Board, I am compelled to vote for Rob
Breton. Rob cares about the quality of education in our town
and will strive to keep SAU 95 moving in the right direction.
He has been involved in activities for many years, having
children that have gone through and are still in the Windham
School District.
Rob is fscally responsible and believes in a collaborative
approach to understanding and addressing the situations that
we as a school district are facing. With so many situations of
varying complexity and urgency, I feel that Rob will work not
only with the board, but also with the townspeople to come up
with solutions that are not just a band-aid, but a solid, long-
term solution that will beneft the town and its students for
years to come.
From showing his dedication to the town through his
volunteering at the Nesmith Library, Windham Baseball and
Softball league, Windham basketball, WHS football, and
Wonderland playground to running a former business in town,
Rob Breton is who this town needs as a school board member
to help guide us.
Tank you for your time and please join me in supporting
Rob Breton for Windham School Board!
Nicole Moeckel, Windham
Hoping to Preserve a
Piece of Windhams Past
Article 5 on this years ballot is asking voters to approve
the purchase of Campbell Farm for the price of $860,000.
Unfortunately, this is where many voters will stop reading,
think of the tax implications and vote no. Your Conservation
Commission is urging you to vote yes on this article. Te
commissions plan is to not incur a tax increase for the
taxpayer. Yes, the price for this 64 acre parcel of land is
$860K, but this does not tell the whole story. When one reads
the article further, the amount asked for and afecting our tax
rate is actually $700,000. How can this be and why would
one even consider the $700K? Te $160,000 diference will
be coming from the towns Conservation Land Fund, which
are monies realized when an owner of qualifed open space
(10 acres or greater and accepting a tax break to maintain it as
such) decides to develop that land. Tey are then assessed a
Land Use Change Tax for doing so, with this money going into
the Conservation Land Fund.
As a bit of history, from 2004-2013, the average monies
collected in the Conservation Land Fund was $422,240.
Outstanding warrants to the fund for 2013 billed but not
yet paid total $181,500. Tese are monies waiting to be
received from housing lots already sold. When one looks at
an additional 51 house lots already approved and not sold,
the Land Fund will realize a range of between $755,000 and
$1,020,000 (assuming an average of between $15k-$20K/
lot). In addition to the fgures above, your Conservation
Commission has been awarded $144,000 in water protection
grants provided from the state. Given all of the above fgures,
the commission would again like to emphasize our plan is to
not incur a tax increase for the taxpayer. Rather we will use
the above monies to pay the 10 yearly payments of $84,000
or in all likelihood, pay of this debt well ahead of the 10 year
schedule. We are extremely confdent we can do this.
Why consider buying? As mentioned above, Campbell
Farm is a 64 acre parcel with 40 percent open felds and 60
percent woods. Tere is an 1868 farm house located on the
property. It has 1,589 feet of frontage along Kendall Pond
Road and more impressively, it boasts 5,140 feet of frontage
along Beaver Brook. It has been in the Campbell family since
1733. It is truly a historic and scenic gem. To see a birds eye
view of the farm go to youtube.com and type in Campbell
Farm Windham, NH.
Te Conservation Commission hopes you join us in
our vision to preserve a piece of Windhams past for future
generations.
Wayne Morris on behalf of the Windham Conservation
Commission, Windham
Sean Donahue for
Are you concerned with future spending?
Are you concerned your voice as a parent is not being heard?
Are you concerned short term decisions are not accounting
for the long term impact?
Sean Donahue, parent, business entrepreneur, outdoor
enthusiast, is a person who has proven success in directing
change, working with all levels of interest and balancing
current needs with future directions.
Born and raised in Southern NH, Sean seeks to represent
Windham parents on the School Board. I say represent for
after over 2 hours of speaking with Sean, he not only discussed
current issues but spoke as a collective representative from
the start and not as one individual. We need a place where
parents feel welcome to share their ideas, needs and wants for
their school district Sean explains these are their schools and
their children.
Working as a VP for a successful startup that was recently
sold, Sean managed facilities and operations, balancing the
long-term goals with the short-term needs and blending
managements demands with workers abilities. He has a passion
to do the right thing with the long term impact vision well in
mind. Tese skills and experiences can be of great beneft to
our School Board as our community continues to grow.
Please consider Sean for Windham School Board in March.
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A citizen-petitioned warrant article, asking Windham
voters to purchase property known as Campbell Farm, is
one of the questions on this years town ballot.
This particular warrant article asks that voters raise
and appropriate a total of $860,000 to purchase the
64-acre Campbell Farm, located at 137 Kendall Pond
Road. Campbell Farm has been in existence since
1733. If purchased by the town, the property would be
designated as conservation land and, as such, would be
under the control of the local Conservation Commission.
$700,000 of the purchase price would be raised through
a 10-year municipal bond issue. The remaining amount
(approximately $150,000) would come from Windhams
conservation fund.
The house located on the property is currently being
rented, but the occupants are planning to vacate in the not-
too-distant future. Morris said the building will continue
to be maintained, although eventual uses for the house had
not yet been determined.
According to Conservation Commission member Wayne
Morris, the estimated $85,000 in annual payments on the
bond would come out of the towns current use fund. The
current use fund is more than sufcient, Morris said, to
cover these payments. Its so important to preserve this
property, Morris emphasized.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger also spoke in favor
of the purchase of Campbell Farm. This is a beautiful
piece of property, Hohenberger explained. The time to
purchase it is now, before its too late and its purchased
for development. Morris spoke of the Conservation
Commissions initiative, Farm Land Preservation, that was
begun about ve years ago.
Longtime resident and school district moderator Betty
Dunn also spoke of the importance of preserving this
pristine piece of Windhams history. She said that in the
45 years she has lived in Windham,
Campbell Farm is one of the few places
that havent changed. Its such a
beautiful setting to watch the changing
seasons, Dunn said. Its an ideal place
for people to come and enjoy serenity.
According to Dunn, Campbell Farm also
has great potential for both educational
and recreational opportunities. If we
dont do this now, its gone, said Dunn,
who is very condent that there will be
sufcient money in the towns current use
fund to pay for the bond.
School board member Jerome Rekart
also urges residents to approve the
proposed warrant article to purchase
Campbell Farm. Buy the land, he said.
God doesnt make any more off it. We
cant let this opportunity pass us by.
Former selectman Margaret Crisler described the chance
to buy Campbell Farm as a unique opportunity; one that
doesnt come along very often. To allow this property
to go to new houses would be detrimental to the town,
Crisler said, explaining that new residential development
would increase the need for town and school services,
ultimately raising taxes.
Selectman Kathleen DiFruscia also agrees with the
purchase of Campbell Farm and urges voters to support
the warrant article (number 5). Being a bond issue, the
warrant article will take a 60 percent voter majority to pass.
Windham Selectmen are unanimously (5 to 0) supporting
the warrant article.
Town and school district elections will be held Tuesday,
March 11. The polls, to be located at Windham High
School, will be open to registered voters from 7 a.m. until
8 p.m.
Selectmen Unanimously Support Purchase of Campbell Farm
Courtesy photo
by Barbara OBrien
Among the warrant articles facing Windham voters this
year is a proposal asking taxpayers to raise $35,000 for the
purpose of completing a municipal water supply study.
Despite continual urging from members of the towns
economic development committee, however, only three of
the ve selectmen are in favor of spending money for this
purpose.
The purpose of the water supply study is to evaluate the
feasibility of supplying municipal water in areas adjacent
to the Route 93-Exit 3 interchange and along Route 111.
According to those who proposed the warrant article,
the study would provide an estimate of water demands,
identify and evaluate water sources, rank the alternative
sources, develop opinions of probable costs and identify
possible sources of funding to institute such a system along
these stretches of Windham.
Should the warrant article garner sufcient votes, the
account to be established for this purpose would be non-
lapsing, either until the study is complete or for a period
of two years, whichever is less. The warrant article would
require a simple majority vote to be approved.
During their budget hearing last month, selectmen
voted 3 to 2 to support placing the proposed water supply
study warrant article on this years town ballot. Voting in
favor were Selectman Ross McLeod, Al Letizio, Jr. and Phil
LoChiatto. Opposed to moving the study forward to the
ballot were Selectman Roger Hohenberger and Kathleen
DiFruscia.
Selectman McLeod said he looks at the water study
as a way to get more information on the subject and,
therefore, to make an intelligent decision. I view this
as a potential benet to everyone, McLeod said, citing
higher property values in Windham should a municipal
water supply system become reality. Selectman LoChiatto
said he also feels that the study is a good thing for the
entire community. Selectman Letizio pointed out that the
proposed water supply study follows the mission of the
economic development committee. If the warrant article
passes, the cost would be less than a ve-dollar increase on
the average Windham tax bill for this year.
Of those that opposed putting the proposed water study
on the ballot this year, Selectman DiFruscia said she sees
it as an advantage only to businesses that are located
along the designated route. This could wind up being an
extraordinary cost to benet a very few, DiFruscia said,
referring to the potentially huge cost of actually installing
such a system in Windham. Selectman Hohenberger said
he doesnt feel that the average property
owner in Windham can afford to invest in
such a proposal, one that he said would
benet only a few. The ultimate cost
would be very high, Hohenberger said.
During the deliberative session on
Saturday, February 8, selectmen and
Windham Economic Development
Committee member Ralph Valentine, who
described the study as a planning tool,
addressed the article briey but there were
no questions from those seated in the
auditorium and no debate on the issue at
all.
Registered voters will have their nal say
on this and all other warrant articles on
election day, Tuesday, March 11. Polls will
be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and will
be located at Windham High School.
Water Study Warrant Article Still
Garners Limited Support
Joined by Diane Carpenter, Margaret Crisler signs up
to run for the Windham Planning Board. Ms. Crisler
is a planning board veteran, having served as the
selectman member during her three terms on the Board
of Selectmen, and has just completed a three year term
as a regular member. During this term, she served as
both Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Ms. Crisler states: I am a strong advocate for
managing Windhams growth and economic
development to t Windhams rural look and feel. If
elected, I will continue to promote business growth
that enhances our tax base, without compromising our
residential property values.
In addition to having served on numerous town
boards and committees, Ms. Crisler served as a New
Hampshire State Representative from 2008-2010,
sitting on the Municipal and County Government
Committee which deals with town and land use
legislation. She is a Fellow of the Vesta Roy Excellence
in Public Service Series, a political training program
for Republican women, and an enthusiastic member of
several civic organizations.
Crisler Running for Planning Board
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Windham Middle School Teacher
Travels to Turkey - Part II
Cameron Starr Wins Pelham Memorial Schools
National Geographic Bee
by Jillian DiPersio
This past summer, Patsy Beaver, a
seventh grade history teacher at Windham
Middle School, embarked on a trip to
Turkey through a program with the Turkish
Cultural Foundation. The purpose of the
program is to bring teachers of all different
subjects from the United States to Turkey
to experience the culture, learn the history
and meet the people so the teachers could
then go back to their own classrooms and
share their experiences with their students.
Its safe to say that in the case of Beaver, the
program was more than effective. I would
go back again in a heartbeat, she says.
Among the many unique experiences
Beaver was able to take part in, from visiting the Hagia Sophia to
seeing the excavations at Troy, the main lessons she walked away
with and teaches her students currently are a little more modern.
Turkeys government has recently been experiencing turmoil.
The country is a democracy and has been for nearly a hundred
years. However, Turkeys Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has
been overstepping his power. His goal is to become president,
change the presidency to be more powerful, and be in the
presidency until the hundredth anniversary of their democracy,
explains Beaver. His recent reforms have been mainly backwards
in a very forward-looking nation including providing government
funding for the building of mosques in violation of the separation
of church and state as well as taking power away from the military
and making the police force more powerful. He is not going
through the proper legislative channels to implement change
and allocate funds, adds Beaver. He is restricting free speech
through intimidating reporters with trumped up charges, controlling
television stations, and other scare tactics, as well as illegal use of
force against peaceful protesters.
The Turkish people, though, have been protesting against
Erdogans actions and recently corruption charges have been
brought up against people close to Erdogan. There were many
peaceful protests staged by the Turkish people over the summer.
The rst night Beaver was in Turkey, she and the group of American
teachers saw one of these protests rsthand. The people were
protesting against the television stations next to Beavers hotel. It
was a little scary when we came back from dinner and they [the
police] were between us and our hotel and they had a line set up
and were not letting anybody through.
They were able to explain to the police that they were Americans
and not protestors. The group watched the protest from a hotel
window for a couple of hours. Even though Beaver admits the
experience was unsettling, she says she was amazed because it
was watching democracy in action you cant help but feel for
these people because, think about what it would be like if we were
going through that and had the possibility of losing our democracy,
losing rights for women.
There were three Turkish women on the trip with them, two
teachers and one who was working with the Turkish Cultural
Foundation. They had all been in the demonstrations and were
telling us their stories. They were there and saw how people were
treated and were treated that way themselves, says Beaver. I
wouldve been in the middle of it, too.
Beaver was also in Turkey during Ramadan. At dusk, when the
Muslims broke their fast they would gather around the mosque
and share a meal. Beaver says it was really moving to see
a community of people just sharing food with each other and
communing in their religion. She says she felt like she was a part
of the culture. It was really special, especially in some of the
small towns the people would invite our people in to join them
and say Allah welcomes all and theyd share their food.
Its not something that I just learned but it [the experience]
certainly reinforced something that I believe: that people are the
same everywhere, says Beaver, explaining the greatest lesson she
walked away with. They have the same desires, they have the
same needs and theyre generally good. Beyond the intrinsic
similarities of human beings, the differences in culture, beliefs,
and behavior are what make us so amazing, what make us so
interesting, Beaver says.
Beyond teaching her students lessons about history and culture,
Beaver teaches this general lesson of tolerance and curiosity. She
says that the best decision she ever made was to leave business and
begin teaching because she is so passionate about sharing these
lessons. She encourages others to see Turkey and to explore the
world in general. To me, traveling is the best education in the
world. Ive never been anywhere where I havent enjoyed meeting
the people and learning about the culture and it has enriched me
and made me learn more about my own culture to share it [with
others].
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submitted by Carol Gariepy
Congratulations to Cameron Starr, an eighth grader at Pelham
Memorial School, for winning the school-level competition of
the National Geographic Bee and a chance at a $25,000 college
scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered
oral questions on geography, was the rst round in the 26th annual
National Geographic Bee.
Thousands of schools around the United States and in the ve
U.S. territories participated in the Geography Bee. Cameron took
a written test that will be sent to the National Geographic Society,
which sponsors the bee every year. The top 100 scorers in the state
will be invited to compete in the New Hampshire bee, held April 4.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses-paid
trip to Washington, DC, for state champions and teacher-escorts to
participate in the bee national championship rounds on May 19-
21, with the rst-place national winner receiving a $50,000 college
scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society and a trip to the
Galpagos Islands.
Everyone can test their geography knowledge with the new
and exciting GeoBee Challenge, an online geography quiz at
www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee. The game poses 10 new
questions a day.
For the last several years, students at Pelham Memorial have
participated and done well in the
National Geographic Bee, and
we are proud to see the tradition
continue with Cameron and wish
him the best of luck at the state
level competition.
Congratulations to the grade
level winners:
Sixth grade class winners:
Keegan Garret and Joe Ciechon
Seventh grade class winners: Eric
Galloway and Alyssa Allen
Eighth grade class winner: Chris
Barsalou; Cameron Starr- who
went on to become the school
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submitted by Al Letizio Jr.
The Economic Development Committee was
asked recently to clarify this comment: The lack
of a source of municipal water has been identied
as the number one deterrent to economic
development in areas zoned for such development
in our town.
After some discussion, the EDC can state that as
in most parts of the country, Windham included,
lack of municipal water is one of the major
deterrents to economic development. There are
several reasons why.
Providing water from a bedrock well, whether
for a home or a large ofce is risky. The well yield
could be insufcient to support the development.
The quality of the water is always suspect; it
can be contaminated at any time, naturally
or unnaturally. This risk can be mitigated by
treatment systems, but the backow is pumped
into the water table, further contaminating our
groundwater. And over time, bedrock wells have
the effect of depleting the groundwater supply.
More important for commercial development
is re protection. Cisterns are required and
they need monitoring (for leaks) and annual
maintenance. Once the cistern is empty (while
re ghting), water has to be trucked in or
pumped from a nearby water body. Specialty
equipment may be needed to insure adequate
re ow, equipment not needed with a municipal
water source.
In addition to these risks, the amount of tax
positive development is restricted with bedrock
wells. Wells require a protective radius, within
which no improvements (buildings, etc.) are
allowed. Commercial improvements are the
type of tax positive development which benets
Windham homeowners. More improvements
in the commercial districts will help to shift the
percentage of town and school costs shouldered
by each homeowner. That percentage is now a
whopping 92 percent (compared to Andover, MA
and Bedford, NH where only 80 to 83 percent of
the costs are shouldered by homeowners).
The proposed Windham Water Study in Article
21 could be a rst step in gaining empirical data
in evaluating the feasibility of municipal water in
Windham as a catalyst in reducing the tax burden
of Windham residents.
If Article 21 is approved and the study is
completed, a summary of the ndings will
be reported to the Windham residents and
elected ofcials. The report will include
recommendations for next steps following
completion of study. Input from residents and
town ofcials on this report will be solicited and
then incorporated into a nal report.
This study is about getting us the accurate
information needed in making prudent future
decisions about whether investing in municipal
water makes sense for us.
The Windham Economic Development
Committee Keeping you informed and
remaining dedicated to enhancing the vitality
of the local economy to balance the tax base
for all Windham residents. Visit us on line at:
www.windhamnewhampshire.com/committees/
economic-development-committee.
submitted by Lucy E Wilkerson, Pack 610
Assistant Cub Master and Tiger Den Leader
Several years ago my husband and I became
the leaders of Cub Scout Pack 610. We watched
as our son progressed and make the bridge to Boy
Scouts. Having never been a Girl Scout, the world
of scouting was foreign to me. For my husband
David, it was a leap into the world he knew as a
child and young adult. A lifelong scouter, David is
a semi-retired minister, a former Naval Lieutenant
Commander turned IBM guru consultant (winning
IBMs 2012 Instructor of the Year Award) and all-
around gadget geek. Hell tell you that scouting
helped him confront his greatest
fear; interacting with children in
a group setting. His fear, as it
turned out, has been completely
unfounded.
This past weekend Pack 610
celebrated the birthday of Cub
Scouts, with its annual blue and
gold banquet. The evening was all
about celebrating the achievements
of our packs scouts. As leaders
we share in the role scouting plays
in the lives of our boys. For the
shy boy; it is a place to overcome
internal obstacles and feel safe
enough to walk up to a police
ofcer, reman, or librarian,
introduce yourself and shake
hands. To boys with challenges its
about being in a safe place that will
adapt to your needs. Its a place
where a boy can be themselves
and know that bullying is strictly
prohibited. Its a place where boys deal with and
resolve personality conicts all while upholding the
ideal of what it means to be a good scout.
If you ask David what is the heart of scouting
hell tell you plain and simple. I love scouting
because of what it is and not because of what
others try to make of it. I love scouting because
thats where I grew up and became a man. More
than any other formative experience, including
my years as a child in the church, scouting helped
me discover my moral compass. Scouting did not
dene what I believe but it taught me how my faith
is expressed shoulder to shoulder with others who
believe differently. Scouting taught me and still
teaches me that being a scout is not about earning a
badge it is about earning trust
and having the courage to do
good for all and to do it all
the time. It is my goal to help
our boys stand on the century
old legacy of scouting and
encourage them to be leaders
today as well as tomorrow.
Being a scout is about twelve
points and an oath. They are
words enough for me to live
by: On my honor, I will do
my best. To do my duty to
God and my Country and to
obey the Scout Law; to help
other people at all times;
To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake,
and morally straight. A
scout is Trustworthy, Loyal,
Helpful, Friendly, Courteous,
Kind, Obedient, Cheerful,
Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and
Reverent. With its Outdoor
Code; Scouting has been instilling the basics of
sustainability from its inception. As an American, I
will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners,
be careful with re, be considerate in the outdoors,
and be conservation minded.
Most importantly, scouting is and foremost a
movement. Over the years its simplistic message
has been overshadowed by the gloss and lure of
video games and plethora of erratic sport hours.
The scouting movement is being lost except to
those who take a closer look at the heart of scouting
and see its lifelong value. But what is the true
cost of scouting to the communities where it is
supported?
According to Ron Russo, Chairman of the Daniel
Webster Council Eagle Board, over the last eight
year period, 204 young men have achieved Eagle
in the ve communities that comprise the Nuteld
District of the Daniel Webster Council: Pelham,
Windham, Salem, Londonderry and Derry. In those
last eight years Pelham has groomed 19 Eagles
and Windham 32. In total the 204 combined
Eagle Scouts have clocked 50,428.23 man-hours
in nding resources, raising money, planning and
executing their eagle project. In total, they have
fundraised and donated $1,009,088.51 in services
and improvements back to their communities. They
have cleared trails; created trail markers, built trail
bridges, erected fences around ball elds, created
outdoor classroom spaces for schools, library
patios and the most visible for Pelham, erected
the gazebo in the center of town. In the past eight
years, the town of Pelham has received $64,844.30
in donated community service projects from its
Eagle Scouts, while Windhams donations totaled
$177,210.44 from its 32 Eagle Scouts.
In the last several years since taking the reins
of Cub Scout Pack 610, Wilkerson has raised the
bar for community service hours for its younger
scouts. Last year, the younger boys built the two
picnic tables for the library patio area, an Eagle
Scout project. They have procured eight new
benches for the benet of parks and recreation,
which will be sanded, painted and placed this
year at Raymond Park. They prepared and passed
out free hot chocolate to their community during
Pelhams free movie night. Pelham Memorial
Veterans Park received donations of picnic tables,
benches and umbrellas for its beach area, while the
veterans monument received a landscape overhaul
and a new signage for the parking lot entrance.
Three years ago Pack 610 raised over $17,000 for
procurement of new tables for the science lab at
Pelham High School.
While dollars can be assigned to projects,
what is intangible is the effect of helping their
community on each individual child. With each
call of scouting for food and receipt of donations,
that scout knows that his participation made a
difference in someones life.
It would be wonderful if these community
service projects and the hours invested by our Cub
Scouts could carry over into their Boy Scout years,
says Wilkerson. Once a Cub Scout reaches the
sixth grade and enters the world of boy scouting
they start with a clean slate. In fact, the only award
or achievement that a Cub Scout can carry over into
Boy Scouts is achieving their religious emblem.
In the past two years, Pack 610 has seen six Cub
Scouts achieve this award. Entailing months of
study and interviews with their pastors and parish
priests, the religious knot emblem is the only patch
allowed to carry over and be worn on their Boy
Scout shirt.
Pelham is fortunate to have two robust Cub
Scout Packs; Pack 25 and Pack 610 as well as two
vital Boy Scout Troops; Troop 25 and Troop 610.
Recently, its newest edition, Pelham Venture Crew
610, is open to both boys and girls ages 14 to 20
that want to push the envelope on high adventure.
Scouting has no prerequisites and enjoys an open
enrollment year. To learn more about the Nuteld
District of the Daniel Webster Council or to support
the work of scouting in your community visit their
website at www.nhScouting.org and click on the
council tab to nd Nuteld. To learn more about
Pack 610, visit their website at www.pack610nh.
com or like us on Facebook.
Additional Eagle Scout Statistics for the past eight
years:
Salem: Eagle Scouts - 48, Project Value to
Community - $299,943.31
Londonderry: Eagle Scouts - 53, Project Value
to Community - $223.934.52
Derry: Eagle Scouts - 52, Project Value to
Community - $243.146.74
Is The Lack of Municipal Water
Deterring Development?
The True Value of Scouting
Kenny Pawlowitz Receiving his P.R.A.Y Award
Bradley Sprague being pinned by his mom Jennifer
Pelhams Zaino to Receive
Patriots Pen Essay Scholarship
submitted by Mark T. McCabe, Commander,
John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722
As a follow-up to an earlier announcement
of congratulating Pelhams Cassandra Zaino of
Pelham Memorial School for being selected as the
2013 New Hampshire State Winner of the VFWs
Patriots Pen Essay Contest, we would like to share
with you that Cassandra has nished 33rd of 54
VFW Patriots Pen world entries.
Congratulations, Cassandra!
Cassandra will receive additional scholarships
from her national placing and from the Pelham
VFW Post 10722.
The John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW
Post 10722 members and the Pelham area
communities are very proud of you!
We will further honor you at our annual Loyalty
Day Banquet in May.
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Pelham VFW Helps Set the Stage
at Annual Scholastic Awards Banquet
submitted by Mark T. McCabe, Commander,
John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722
On the evening of January 18 in Portsmouth, the annual Department
of New Hampshire VFWs scholastic awards Banquet was held to honor
statewide teachers and students who had won at their respective district
levels for the VFW Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and Teacher of
the Year Programs. Among the district six honorees were Pelham High
School Teacher Donna Dube, Pelham Memorial School Teacher Patricia
LaMontange and Pelham Memorial School eighth grader Cassandra Zaino.
Over 300 guests were in attendance that included NH state ofcers of the
VFW and its ladies auxiliary, as well as many family members who sat
with anticipation awaiting the competitions results. The VFWs National
Commander-In-Chief 2011-2012 Richard DeNoyer of Massachusetts
also attended and reminded everyone of the importance of our countrys
patriotic education.
The Teacher of the Year award is broken down into three grade levels:
K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. New Hampshires VFW state winners for the middle/
junior high and high school levels are from Pelham and both teachers
gave very moving speeches about their inspirations in life, being humbled
to be honored and appreciative for this recognition. Throughout the
crowd there could be seen many tears of patriotic pride after each had
spoken.
The Patriots Pen is a 6-8 grade essay contest where students write
their thoughts in response to the annual theme selected by the current
commander-in-chief. This years theme was What Patriotism Means to
Me. Of the seven district winners, we were thrilled that Cassandra from
Pelham, district six was announced as the state winner this year. She
received a scholarship and her essay will be judged among the other 54
departments of the VFW around the world. We wish her the best of luck
and hope that she will end up the national winner where she would win
an additional $5,000 scholarship.
The Voice of Democracy, the VFWs other marquee scholarship
program, was won by a student from Manchester. The theme this year was
Why Im Optimistic About our Nations Future.
The 2014-2015 themes for these essay contests are already posted on
the VFWs website at www.vfw.org.
The Patriots Pen theme for 2014-2015 is: Why I Appreciate Americas
Veterans.
It was so exciting to watch Pelhams nominees names be called, said
Pelham Post 10722 Commander Mark McCabe. Competition is very
tough in district six and is even tougher at the state level. We are so very
proud of our student and teacher nominees every year. Pelham has had
a long wait since a nominee last won the state level in either Patriots Pen
or the Voice of Democracy essay contest. Its truly wonderful to know
that Pelham has some of the most outstanding, patriotic teachers in the
State of New Hampshire, stated Madeline Dreusicke, current VFW Ladies
Auxiliary President. We are very proud of all our winners and we hope
that next year we have many entries for the Voice Of Democracy, Patriots
Pen and Teachers of the Year programs.
We also want to mention that another scholarship is the Young
American Patriotic Art Contest. Details for this scholarship can be
found on the Pelham High School website under Guidance/Scholarships
or you can go directly to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary website at http://
www.ladiesauxvfw.org/programs-page/scholarships. This is an annual
Patriotic Art contest open to students in grades 9-12. Locally, the John
H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW Post 10722 Ladies Auxiliary awards the
winning student $100 and they are invited to a dinner in their honor.
Students can also win at the state level for additional scholarship
amounts. The national winner of the contest wins $10,000, plus a trip
to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary National Convention, a plaque and the art
will be featured on the cover of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine. The
deadline for submissions to the Pelham VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 6 Main
Street, Pelham is March 31. Visit the VFW website to download the entry
form and to see past winning art. For those of you out there who are
artistic, this is a great opportunity to show your patriotism and earn some
scholarship money. If you have any questions regarding this scholarship,
E-mail ritalavfw10722@aol.com.
Congratulations to our hometown winners and good luck to those artists
out there who would like to share their patriotism through the medium of
art!
Pelham Memorial School Basketball Teams
Win Tri-County Championship
submitted by Coretta Lee
Congratulations to the Pelham Memorial
basketball teams! This is the rst time both the
girls and boys teams win the championship in the
same year. The teams traveled to Epping High
School on Saturday morning. The girls played
Cawley Middle School and the boys played
Hampstead Middle School. The ladies played a
great offensive game and worked the ball around
the perimeter opening up free shots. The ladies
had difculty with their turnovers and were free
throw challenged throughout the game. The lady
Tigers struggled with scoring in the rst half with
a score of 7-15. At the beginning of the second
half the girls played great with seventh grader
Olivia Gagnon opening the half with a long eld
goal to the hoop followed by shots from eight
graders Cheyenne Lee and Danielle Sirois. Eighth
grader Caroline Joncas tied the game with a strong
lay-up to the basket which gave the team that
VFW Post 10722 Ladies Auxiliary President Madeline Dreusicke;
state winners: Pelham High Teacher Donna Dube, Patriots Pen
Essay winner Pelham Memorial School eight grader Cassandra
Zaino, and Pelham Memorial Teacher Patricia LaMontagne;
VFW Post 10722 Commander Mark McCabe
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by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham-Wolfpack hockey team had one of its
most successful stretches of the season this past week
as they posted a hat trick of wins. As an almost sure
lock for the sixth slot heading into the playoffs, W-P has
made a late season run; rattling off three straight and
six of its last seven to move into a tie for fourth place in
the D-II standings.
The stretch of strong play began on February 20
when the Pack used some overtime heroics from Dustin
Lubinger to escape with a 2-1 victory over lowly (2-
11) Winnacunnet. We stole one there, recalled
Head Coach Jerry Manchester referring to the Packs
unfortunate albatross of sometimes playing down to
the level of competition.
After each team went scoreless for the rst two
periods, the Warriors took a 1-0 lead with 7:26 left
in regulation. With just ve seconds showing on the
clock, Chad Desautels won the draw in the offensive
zone. Just before the horn sounded, Justin Miedico
red a seeing eye wrist shot from the top of the
faceoff circles that made its way through the ve hole
of the Warrior net minder, tying the score and sending
the game into an extra session. It was then that
Lubinger scored his second OT goal of the season less
than a minute in, after he was sent in on a breakaway
from Desautels. It was a patented top shelf nish,
recounted Manchester of his snipers game winning,
red-lighter. Picking up the win in net for the Pack was
Michael Donovan, registering 28 saves along the way.
On a rare Sunday evening game, W-P battled
Goffstown who skated in with an impressive 10-3
mark. The Grizzlies took a 1-0 lead in the second
period before the Packs John Monahan evened things
up, going top shelf with 6:17 showing on the clock.
In the nal frame, it was Jack Crowley that stepped
up huge; scoring his rst career varsity goal and what
proved to be the game winner in the Packs 2-1 verdict.
He rang it off the crossbar, recalled Manchester,
adding; It was the rst goal by a defenseman and
it was timely. Mike Donovan once again received
the start in the crease, turning back all but one of the
Grizzlies 25 shots on goal. Noting that Goffstown
enjoyed two, ve on three scenarios during the game,
Manchester praised his goalie for rising to the occasion;
He made incredible saves to keep us in it.
Sandwiched in between the pair of 2-1 wins was a
February 22 senior night slaying at the Salem Icenter
that saw the Pack devour visiting Kingswod to the
tune of 11-4. The senior tandem of Dustin Lubinger
(3G, 2A) and Porter Carelli (2G, 3A) enjoyed a fruitful
senior night, combining for 10 points; leading the Pack
attack which eventually spelled good-night for the
Knights. Mike Donovan made his third consecutive
start of the week between the pipes, recording 27
saves for the win. Other scorers for W-P were: Jack
Monahan (2G, A), Justin Miedico (G, 2A), Bryce
Blanchard (G, 4A), Chad Desautels (three helpers);
Chad Riddle and Brendan Parent scored a goal apiece.
Chipping in on the scoring eld day, with an assist
each, were Dom Bruzzese, Patrick Higgins and
Nick Lauren.
Wolfpack on the Prowl for Playoff Positioning
Routs Kingswood on Senior Night
Photo courtesy of Friends of Wolfpack Hockey
Pictured in the front row, from the left, are Wolfpack senior members Dustin Lubinger, Mike Donovan and Porter Carelli.
Shown in the back row, from the left, are Petro Tsoukalas, Justin Miedico, Connor Tierney and Nick Lauren.
by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham High wrestling team concluded the home portion of its regular
season when they hosted Kearsarge February 12. In a small pre-meet ceremony,
coaches and spectators honored the teams two seniors, Jared Boyden and Tom
Gleason, as well as senior team manager, Lauren Austin. Three days later, the
Snakes wrapped up the year when they competed at the Cavalier Classic at
Hollis-Brookline. The following Saturday, Pelham competed in the Division III
Wrestling State Tournament held at Windham High School where they nished
seventh in the team standings.
Leading the Pythons was the second place nish of defending state champion,
Jared Boyden (113). The Pelham senior who won
it all last year in the 106 division when he pinned
Winnisquams Login Patten in the nals, again crossed
paths with the Bear wrestler in this years semis.
Boyden was able to pin his opponent at 3:51 of the
match before losing a 7-4 decision to Windhams Peter
Caron in the championship bout. With his second
place nish, Boyden qualied to compete at the Meet
of Champions (MoCs) to be held in Londonderry on
Saturday, March 1.
Joining Boyden at the MoCs, on the heels of his
ne performance, will be Jason Gleason. The Pythons
freshman recorded three wins on the day in picking
up a third place medal in the 132 weight class.
Gleasons run in the championship seminals came to a
screeching halt amid controversy. With just seconds left
in the match, the Pythons wrestler recorded what was
an obvious two-point escape, but it went unrewarded
by the ofcial. The ruling resulted in Gleason coming
out on the short end of a 5-3 decision to Windhams
Gui Gauthier. He did manage to rebound and win his
next two matches, including a 13-1 major decision over
Alex Wesoja of Kearsarge in the consolation nals.
Continuing the Snakes parade to the podium, and
thereby taking home medals for their efforts, were Tom
Gleason (182) and Zach Koch (120), with each of them nishing fourth in their
respective divisions. Koch went 3-2 on the day while Gleason went 2-2; each of
them falling in the consi-nals.
On senior night in the Snake Pit, the Pythons devoured the visiting Cougars
by a team score of 57-12. It was a good night for the senior co-captains as both
Boyden and Tom Gleason recorded wins. Boyden used just 45 seconds on the
clock to record his win by fall over Aaron Carson while Gleason posted his WBF
at the 1:22 mark of his match with Morgan Flinkstrom.
Shown at the D-III State Tournament, from left, are PHS Head Coach Bob Riddinger, Zach Koch (4th, 120),
Tom Gleason (4th, 182), Jared Boyden (2nd, 113), Jason Gleason (3rd, 132) and Assistant Coach Chris Tomas.
Staff photo by Marc Ayotte
Four Pythons Wrestlers Stand on Podium at States
submitted by Rhonda Haley
Windham High School archer, Cassie Haley, competed in the 2014 Las Vegas Shoot
February 7-9. Cassie, who is a junior at WHS, took an interest in archery in August 2012.
Cassie is a tournament archer with the Pioneer Sportsmen JOAD program and Windham High
School. The Vegas Shoot is known
as the largest and most prestigious
archery shoot in the world. Among
those who competed, were Olympic
archers and national team archers. By
the end of the weekend, Cassie ranked
20th in her ight division, a division in
which she was the only teenager.
During the course of the weekend,
Cassie was able to join ve-time
Olympic archer Khatuna Lorig for
dinner on Saturday evening. Cassie
had the opportunity to train with
Khatuna this past October and will
train with her again this upcoming
spring. Khatuna is known for not only
representing three countries over her
Olympic career, but also as the trainer
for Jennifer Lawrence in her role as
Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games
Trilogy. Cassie was also able to meet
Olympic Gold Medalist Brady Ellison
and Paralympian Matt Stutzman,
along with a few other Olympic and
national team members.
Cassie will now begin her training
for the USAT (United States Archery
Team) Qualiers this spring and
summer. With the support and
training team she has in place, Cassie
is looking forward to a very
successful year.
WHS Archer Takes
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Eyring Would Bring
Accountability to Windham
School Board
I cannot think of a more qualifed, honest and passionate
person to elect to the Windham School Board (or any board)
than Ken Eyring. From programs to organized informative
meetings, Ken demonstrates thorough planning, unending
patience, leadership listening and common sense practicality.
Ken does not seek attention or accolades but acts more in
the interest of a resident with a vested interest in growing a
healthy, thriving, ethical community. Trough cooperative
actions, Ken seeks accountability and pursues balanced
common sense in all activities. Tis approach led him to help
found the Educational Choices Foundation, a non-proft that
seeks to bring a charter school to Windham.
Tis initiative would solve the crowding issues at WMS and
bring additional classroom space for over 300 students, provide
a challenging, educational alternative to our community- all
at little to no additional cost to Windham Taxpayers. As a
commitment to eforts to secure a position on the board,
Ken prior to announcing his candidacy to run for the School
Board, resigned from the ECF to avoid any potential conficts
of interest.
We could not be more fortunate then to have Ken Eyring
represent Windham residents on the School Board. Please vote
for Ken this March 11.
Mrs. Neville, Windham
Re-elect Crisler for Windham
Planning Board
Having observed Margaret Crisler on the planning board
over the last several years, I can attest to her intelligence,
professionalism and dedication to the community. Margaret
has proven herself to be a person of high integrity with the
experience and skills necessary to efectively work through
planning board cases and town meeting items. Most
importantly, Margaret is someone that has earned the
communitys trust and respect. Please consider re-electing
Margaret Crisler for the three-year planning board position.
Patrick Nysten, Windham
Common Sense not
Always so Common
My father, a wise man, always told me that common sense
is not so common. Te NH House proved that to be true
during its February 19 session by voting to study whether a
police ofcer who commits perjury or who is found guilty
of false swearing in any ofcial proceeding as defned in RSA
641:1, II should be penalized. Doesnt common sense say that
police ofcers should not commit perjury or otherwise lie while
on duty? Apparently not.
Te majority of state representatives think we should study
whether a police ofcer who lies under oath or for any other
ofcial business.
Ask any police chief about this and I believe they all would
agree that they do not wish to have police ofcers on staf who
would lie under oath or would lie about any ofcial business.
Debate on the House foor swirled around the need to study
if a police ofcer should lie or not and how such a study would
sound to the public. Do you think the public will think weve
lost our minds if we think we have to study whether a police
ofce should lie or not, asked Rep. Frank Sapareto? Who
thinks it is ok of a police ofcer to lie at any time he or she is
on duty? No one.
Nevertheless, the vote, primarily along party lines, was to
study whether police ofcers should be allowed to commit
perjury or otherwise lie in an ofcial capacity.
Of the state representatives representing Hudson and
Pelham, only State Rep. Mary Ann Knowles voted to support
studying whether a police ofcer should lie or not. All the
other Hudson and Pelham reps voted not to study this as we
did not believe that police ofcers should commit perjury.
Tis bill, HB1204, will be studied over the summer and
into the fall by members of the Criminal Justice Committee
and those meetings will be open to the public.
Lynne Ober, State Representative, Hudson
Justin Par, Candidate for
My name is Justin Par and I am a candidate for the
Windham School Board. Our town has a unique opportunity
to be electing two new members to the school board on March
11. As a community, we need more independent voices elected
to our town government to foster progress. I am one of those
independent voices and I am asking for your vote. I bring
a blend of management, fnancial, legal and labor relations
experience to the table. I do not seek this position to further
a self-serving agenda or ulterior motive. I believe in the value
of quality public education, but I equally believe in fscal
responsibility.
As a district, we need to tackle our facilities management
issues with clear and concise plans that the voting taxpayers
will accept. Just as important, we need to actively address the
current $2.9 million annual shortfall in state funding based on
old enrollment statistics, even if it requires legal action.
Sadly and ironically, I frst considered running for school
board back at the beginning of this school year when my wife,
Dr. Katie Par, and I were extremely disappointed with the way
the school district addressed the previous moisture and mold
issues at the Golden Brook School modular classrooms. Tis
weeks discovery of more moisture and mold issues has once
again brought the topic to the forefront; we are very pleased
with how the school administration and staf are handling the
unfortunate situation in the interim, but it sheds signifcant
light on how poor our school districts facilities and fscal
management has been in the past. Many taxpayers do not have
faith in the school district, and its time to rebuild that faith by
voting in more independent board members to join those that
are already serving.
Please visit www.justinpare.com to learn more about why
I am running for the school board and how I am uniquely
qualifed to serve you and our community. Please do not
hesitate to contact me to express your opinions or share your
ideas. I look forward to seeing you at the candidates nights
next week and to greeting you outside the town meeting next
month.
Justin Par, Esq., Windham
Donahue, the Only Choice
that Makes Sense
As you probably are aware, Mr. Sean Donahue is running
for Windham School Board. As the election draws nearer, Im
trying to get Windham residents to take a closer look at Sean
and why he is the only choice that makes sense for Windham
voters.
As a concerned parent and a former elementary school
teacher, I agree that our town is indeed at a crossroads. Our
schools are overly crowded, teachers are teaching of of carts
and they dont have contracts. We need to empower and
support our teachers so that they can provide the highest
quality of education to our children; the future of this town.
Sean is also looking to bring fscal accountability and
transparency to the school board as well as make it a place
where parents, students and residences alike can collaborate
with the school board. With over 23 years of engineering and
operational experience, I think he is more than qualifed for
the job. Sean is used to being held accountable, managing a
tight budget, making deadlines and coming up with innovative
ideas. He is just what this town needs.
Tese are just some of the reasons why I am supporting Mr.
Sean Donahue in his campaign for School Board and Id like to
see you do the same.
Tank you for your time, and I hope youll join me in
backing Sean Donahue!
Sharon Pelletier, Windham
Get to Know Rob Breton
for School Board
Rob Breton possesses the integrity, compassion and
perspective necessary to be an effective member of our
school board. Rob will take a pragmatic and thoughtful
approach to address the pressing concerns we now face
including facilities and teacher contracts. He will also
ght to restore the adequacy funding from the State of
NH. Rob will work toward solutions that are scally
responsible and do his best to minimize the tax burden
while still maximizing the quality of education that has
been a hallmark of Windham.
Having had three children go through the Windham
school system and one currently enrolled, Rob brings a
unique perspective with years of experience and active
involvement in youth activities. Rob has shown that he
is dedicated and passionate about our schools and ready
to make responsible choices for our future.
We support Rob Breton for school board and ask
that other Windham citizens take the opportunity to
get to know Rob and his positions. We are at a critical
juncture concerning the future of education in Windham
and your educated vote is important.
Dan and Joan Potter, Windham
Praise for Pelhams
Dedicated Teachers
I wanted to write on behalf of the teachers in Pelham who
are waiting for a new contract to be passed. I am a Pelham
parent and a former teacher.
As a parent of two girls at Pelham Elementary, one in ffth
grade and one in frst grade, I feel lucky over the past fve
years that my daughters have had exceptional teachers. Tese
teachers have all been dedicated and hard working. As a parent
volunteer and substitute teacher, I see these teachers putting
in long hours and lots of hard work to provide our children a
wonderful education. Many of them are always in attendance
at school functions in the evenings and/or weekends like the
Winterfest. Te Unifed Arts teachers are also exceptional.
Tey are all very diligent in teaching our children about the
arts and put in many extra hours and efort to create the
amazing Olympic festivities. With a daughter moving on to
middle school in September. I have spoken with many parents
with older children about the Pelham Memorial and Pelham
High Schools. Everyone I speak to agrees that the teachers
there also do a great job educating our children even if the
facilities are not up to par.
As a former frst and second grade teacher, I know that
teaching takes a big commitment and many extra hours that
many do not realize. Teachers stay long after the students
go home planning and preparing. Tere is always work to
take home such as correcting paper and report cards, as well
as workshops attended to stay current with their profession.
Most teachers take classes and workshops over the summer
months as well.
Te Pelham community has a wonderful, dedicated
group of teachers from what I have seen and can compare
to my experience as a teacher for nine years. Tey should
be rewarded for their work and should defnitely have a
contract in place. Why should they be making less than many
surrounding towns? Prior to the vote on the contract and
raise last spring, I read many comments in the town paper
about letting the experienced teachers go to other towns if they
wanted more money.
Te community needs to realize that the eforts and
knowledge of experienced and new teachers work together to
give our children the best education they deserve. No matter
where a teacher is on the pay scale, their hard work in our
community should be rewarded. Lets keep our good teachers
here in Pelham.
I have been waiting and voting for years to get a better high
school and update the middle school. As disappointed as I am
every time it gets voted down, I do realize that its the teachers
and not the facilities that create the best quality education for
our children. Please vote for the teacher contract on March 11.
Karen Robito, Pelham
Vote for Eyring to Improve
our Schools Efciency
Ken Eyring will be a great addition to the Windham School
Board. I dont know anyone who matches his intense desire
to bring out the best in our children. I frst met him fve years
ago coaching young kids. He has a son in middle school like
my son. Over the years my conversations with Ken typically
migrate to our educational system, a true passion of his.
He is an incredible proponent of improving the Windham
school system with intelligent resource usage, based on
the needs of the students. Over the past few years he has
researched the current Windham system and nationally
established guidelines. He has reported waste and current
plans that continue to lead the town to higher taxes
unnecessarily nor solve the targeted problems. He has great
ideas to improve the schools with fnancial efciency.
Doug Shawver, Pelham
Elect Sean Donahue to
Tese are challenging times for our Windham School
District and skilled governance is needed more than ever
before. It takes deliberate and intentional eforts of a
governing board that has unity of purpose focused on students
and their educational needs as well as vigilant overseers of
scarce resources. Tis is why I am supporting Sean Donahue
for School Board. Sean is always willing to listen and
negotiate to get the job done and with his team spirit and
engineering background he will function well with the other
board members, despite diferences in backgrounds, political
philosophies, and knowledge levels.
Sean will represent the educational values and priorities of
our community, including students, teachers, school district
employees, parents, business leaders, civic leaders and all
taxpayers. Sean has followed the situation of our deteriorating
facilities and will challenge the status quo and keep issues
in the forefront until solved. Sean will not be a rubber
stamp board member and will stand up for what serves the
community best while providing a superior education for our
students.
Please join me on March 11 and vote for Sean Donahue.
Paul D. Terrien, Windham
Rob Breton to Bring Fiscal
Responsibility to School Board
Rob Breton will employ fscal responsibility while working
to provide our school district with the resources to improve the
quality of education delivered to our students.
Rob Breton is a businessman, taxpayer, and father with the
passion and drive to represent us on the school board. Robs
business acumen and collaborative approach will ensure that
he will be fair, respectful and will work tirelessly to achieve
consensus.
Rob shares our vision of a strong school district that
prepares our children for the highly competitive, demanding
global economy. Rob also has a deep understanding of the
fscal pressures we are facing. To some, these may seem
mutually exclusive but I am convinced that Rob will fnd
creative solutions by listening to the community, collaborating
with the school board, and expecting the most from our school
administration. Rob has the values and skills to bring out the
best in those around him - isnt that what we want our children
to emulate?
Tis years election will be one of the most critical for
determining the future of our school district.
We simply cannot allow our school district to become the
playground for extremists that will use this platform for their
political agendas.
Please join me and go to the polls on Tuesday, March 11
and cast your vote for Rob Breton for school board.
Beth Valentine, Windham
Wilkerson Candidate
for Pelham School Board
My name is G. David Wilkerson. Many in our
community know of my wife, Lucy Wilkerson. As a
candidate for a two year seat on the Pelham School
board, I am writing to introduce myself.
My background is diverse. I graduated from Te
Citadel in Charleston, SC and earned a commission in
the United States Navy. I served as Communications
Ofcer and later as Electronics Warfare Ofcer on two
destroyers, USS Sarsfeld and USS Meredith.
In 1981 I earned a Master of Divinity degree at
the Southern Baptist Teological Seminary and was
ordained. I served as pastor of two churches in GA.
As a pastor I found myself seated on various boards
including the Executive Committee of the Georgia
Baptist Convention.
In 1988 I began doctoral studies but was interrupted
by the illness and subsequent death of my frst wife. In
1994 I semi-retired from ministry, married Lucy. Along
with our 4 daughters we moved to Pelham.
Since moving here, I have worked as a software
developer, solutions architect, operations manager for
a technology company, and am employed by Davalen
LLC, a Premier IBM Business Partner where I am Chief
Technology Ofcer.
Volunteering is not new to me. At First
Congregational I was a member of the diaconate. I
supported the Pelham Old Home Day as a volunteer.
For the past 4 years Ive been Cubmaster for Cub Scout
Pack 610. More recently I became Troop Chaplain for
Troop 610.
Education shapes a communitys character. For
me education is more than a signifcant item on my
tax bill, it is a key part of who I am. In business I
see concrete evidence of how education impacts my
companys ability to compete. In my personal life both
my late wife and her mother were educators. Two of
my daughters, both graduates of Pelham High School
and UNH, earned their masters degrees in education
with distinction and are educators. Upon arrival in
Pelham, I looked for ways to become acclimated to
our community. One way was to work as a substitute
teacher in Pelham Memorial Middle School and Pelham
High School.
Whether I am given your vote or not, I hope that you
do vote. Citizens should never be governed by inferior
leaders or have to struggle to achieve mediocrity.
Exercise your right to vote, learn the facts about your
candidates and about what you are being asked to
decide.
G. David Wilkerson, Pelham
Get Out and Vote on March 11
As leaders in Cub Scouts my husband David and I
have been volunteering and working with youth for
over four years. We stress Community Responsibility
to our scouts and their families. To be a good citizen
of Pelham is to be a good caretaker. Each of us is
responsible for the quality of life in Pelham; that is our
duty. When elections come around, we urge our scouts
to ask parents to take them to the voting station. In
doing so we show them by our actions what it means to
be citizen who fulfll their duty by voting and exercises
their rights by expressing their opinion.
No matter what political favor you are, get out to
vote. Tis year like nearly every election year in the
almost 20 years David and I have lived here; there is
yet another proposal before the voters to fx the high
school. Whether you agree with the plan or not, get out
and vote. If you have a child, take them along.
If you want to learn more about proposal and
how it is going to impact your tax rate, please visit:
http://www.pelhamsd.org/Page/3367 or http://
supportpelhamhigh.org. If there is a website against the
proposal I have not seen a mention of it. I hope that
the information you base your decision on is accurate
and not based on hearsay or on an undocumented
sources. What lesson is that to teach a child?
Bond rates right now are still extraordinarily low. For
many of us, our homes are our main capital investment.
Ive spoken to several appraisers who tell me, an up to
date and functional school district is one of the prime
factors prospective buyers look for in a community.
Good, accredited schools make your capital investment
worth more.
For businesses, good accredited schools impact their
ability to hire qualifed candidates; or to hire employees
looking to re-locate. Good accredited schools factor in
a business owners decision to relocate their shop or to
even set up a new business.
It is your decision to vote, I believe that if something
is not done now, the high school is in extraordinary
danger of losing its accreditation. You may say, So
what, I dont have kids in the high school. Why should
I care? You should care for several reasons. Te value
of your property is impacted by the quality and stature
of our schools. As a citizen, the prosperity of our
state rises and falls with according to the ability of our
young people to fnd meaningful employment through
acquiring the education and skills they need to succeed.
Without accredited schools, further education and
hopes for students who have worked hard diminish
signifcantly. What of the trickledown efect to a towns
in fracture for services to the community? Should the
school lose its accreditation, families will move and the
buyer market for those homes will be fractured.
Get out and vote your kids, grandkids, nieces,
nephews etc. all depend on you exercising your duty to
vote and your right to express your opinion. Children
learn and mimic from their parents and adult leaders in
their life. Show them that by doing so, you are doing
the right thing even if it is difcult, inconvenient, or
annoying.
Lucy E. Wilkerson, Pelham
Endorsing Tracey Partington
for Planning Board
I would like to endorse Tracey Partington for the Windham
Planning Board. I have worked with Tracey as a member of the
Village Center Committee and saw frsthand her work ethic,
sincerity, fairness and passion for the Windham community. I
believe Tracey will bring these same skills and qualities to the
planning board. Please vote for Tracey Partington for planning
board.
Sy Wrenn, Windham
Partington for Windham
Planning Board
I write to endorse Tracey Partington for the Windham
Planning Board. During her 11 years in Windham, I have
watched her eagerly dive into planning board issues and
increase her knowledge and involvement. Her recent service
on a subcommittee of the planning board demonstrates her
commitment to and passion for Windham. Tracey worked for
over seven months on the subcommittee, which resulted in the
revisions of the Village Center District Ordinance that were
approved by town voters in 2013. Tat experience will serve
her well on the planning board.
Te coming years will be pivotal for our town as the
planning board will evaluate Windhams Master Plan for the
years 2015-2025. I believe it is crucial that our planning board
be steered by educated, experienced residents who have no
pecuniary interest in the development of our town. Tracey is
all of those things, and as such is the ideal candidate to help
guide our planning board through this period.
Vote Tracey Partington for the Windham Planning Board
on March 11!
Rebecca Zachas, Windham
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Thumbs up to St. Patrick CYO basketball players Brigid,
Kayli, Holly, Maddie, Olivia, Zach, Rami, Josh, Julia and
Cameron for being selected for the New Hampshire CYO All
Star teams. Have fun and play hard!
Thumbs up to St. Patrick CYO basketball player Josh S
for winning the Nashua CYO Free throw competition! Good
luck in the State Free throw round!
Thumbs up to Pelham Elementary School. Today
the children walked into a school beautifully decorated
to celebrate the Winter Olympics. Staff and community
volunteers worked tirelessly and the children were delighted
by the surprise. Thank you to all!
Thumbs up to the Pelham First Congregational Church.
The music and Sunday School programs are outstanding!
Thank You!
Thumbs down Pelham Selectmen for not explaining why
the Town Manager was put on suspension. They told us the
Manager did nothing illegal that it was a personnel issue.
Does this mean he took too long a lunch hour or came in
late, I think not; something is being hidden from the taxpayer.
Could it have something with the no bid contracts to
contractors doing work for the town? Payoff to town ofcials?
The selectmen owe the taxpayers a better explanation that its
a personnel issue and we cant talk about it.
Thumbs up to the Pelham taxpayer. The school board is
trying to ram another misguided school building plan past the
taxpayer. Last year we were told we need a new kindergarten
because it wouldnt t in the elementary school. Guess what,
when it was voted down it did t in the elementary school.
School enrollment is down and is projected to continue to
decrease for the next 25 years. Vote no on the 35 million
high school addition for 12 extra classrooms.
Thumbs up to the staff and administration of Golden
Brook Elementary School for working together make the best
of a difcult situation. And for always remembering that the
students come rst.
Thumbs down to the person complaining about Chief
Lewis. Your statement that he plays favorites and is just
buying his time until retirement is ridiculous. In all of my
years, I have never met a chief so accessible, so willing to
help, so willing to keep the peace than Chief Lewis. In a
small town, it is a gift to have the head of law enforcement
make it his business to know everyone personally. As
residents of Windham, we are the chiefs friends and
neighbors rst and that is a good thing. If you dont
consider him your friend, I suspect it is your fault, not his. I
know him to be a friend to all. He truly cares about this town
and all of its residents and we are very lucky to have him
watching over us.
Thumbs up to the Windham Teachers and Instructional
Assistants! Show them your support on March 11th. Voting
is at WHS from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Support our Children by
Supporting Education!
Thumbs down to the resident who thinks President
Obama removed In God We Trust from US-minted coins.
Perhaps this resident should take what he sees on FOX News
with a grain of salt and do what most informed citizens do
when confronted with an absurd concept; check the source
then research the information through a fact-checking
organization like SNOPES.com. Had our uneducated
resident checked the foolishness of his comment, he would
have learned the phrase In God We Trust was not removed
from the coin, but rather imprinted, along the edges of it, to
allow for a larger image of George Washington on the coins
face and an enlarged image of the Statue of Liberty on the
back. Finally, this artistic change in US-minted coins began
in 2005 when George W. Bush was President.
Thumbs up to the Windham Cooperative Kindergarten
and more specically Mrs. Susan Wein. Thank you for
creating such a wonderful environment for young and
impressionable minds. Your genuine care, concern, and
positive attitude have clearly imprinted a love of learning
on my children that will continue
to benet them well into the future.
Thank you for laying such a strong
foundation and being such an
encouraging force at a time when kids
simply need to form a strong afnity for
the learning process.
Thumbs up to Ms. Mahoney!
Thank you for steering this town in the
right direction and nally forcing the
school board to go with an addition.
We watched you take a lot of negativity
over the years, and now they all know
you were right.
Thumbs down to all those who for
years accused a certain someone who
wanted an addition as not knowing
what she was talking about and that it
couldnt be done. But now those same
people are pushing for it! (How does
that crow taste?) When I listen to the
school board spout all the facts about
the addition, I feel as if Im listening
to Linda Mahoney all over again! Yet,
the only difference is the facts werent true when they came
from her.
Thumbs up to the candidacies for Pelham School Board.
There is, and always has been, two open positions for this
years candidacies. One is for a three year position and the
other for a two year position. The January edition of the
paper only listed those positions that had a candidate signed
up. At the time, no one had signed up for the two year
position. Please check your facts before posting accusations
to this section.
Thumbs down to the Pelham School Board and School
District. Shame on you for spending 101 million dollars on
the temporary portables for the SAU and renovations for that
SAU without a board of consent. Thumbs down to you also
for trying to spend or trying to reach out for $23 million in
taxpayers dollars for a temporary x for a long-term problem.
You guys just dont get it. You want to do something, let the
school run to the ground, then go to the capital expenditure
budget that the town of Pelham has in Concord, NH. Go to
the bank, take out $50 million and build yourself a new high
school. Let it run to the ground, let it close, let it fail in every
way possible. Show the taxpayers that you mean business,
then go take the money out of Concord and build yourself a
new high school. Thumbs down, Pelham School District.
Thumbs up. Were also all for bringing in the Tennessee
Natural Gas Company into the Town of Pelham. I think the
residents should have a choice whether or not to heat their
home for natural gas, so on and so forth. At the same time,
I think we should bring in town water. A lot of us are on
our second well, or else weve put in probably three and
four pumps already in our well, because they burn out. We
should have the choice to have town water. After all, all in
municipal buildings in the town have water, in the schools.
Why cant we? So, start bringing the lines down.
Thumbs up to our granddaughter Emily Berard, on
making 5th grade honor roll. We love you, Pumpkin.
Memere and Pepere.
Thumbs up. A big thumbs up for the Pelham Memorial
PTSA for the Valentines Day Chocolate Extravaganza they
hosted for the staff this past week. The staff enjoyed special
treats from hand dipped strawberries and chocolate trufes
to luscious brownies and mini cheesecakes. What a treat!
Thanks again PTSA!
Thumbs up to the proposed Pelham High School
Renovation/Addition project for addressing and providing a
more secure building for the staff and students!
Thumbs up to being an informed voter. Please make sure
you get out and vote on March 11th, but before you do, make
sure you get the facts. This addition/renovation is a great plan
for our high school and if you get the correct information
you will see that too. The septic is already taken care of we
can put an addition on and add bathrooms and the septic
will be ne. The athletic elds are all being relocated we are
not losing anything, but we are gaining everything! Please,
please, please get the facts and do not listen to the lies! Say
yes to PHS.
Thumbs up to the PHS Renovation
getting passed so we can have a safer
parking area with a more secure
entrance and solving our high school
problem and giving our kids what they
deserve.
Thumbs down to the inconsiderate
couple driving a Volvo during the
recent snowstorm. It is quite obvious
that mutual ignorance is what brought
you two together in life because only
stupid people would toss litter out their
windows. People such as myself are
shoveling their driveways and do not
appreciate rude individuals littering the
streets with whatever disgusting trash is being thrown out of
passing vehicles. Maybe you inconsiderate litterbugs live
in lth, but dont you dare attempt to dirty my street or my
neighborhood with debris from your vehicle. Use a trash
receptacle instead of the street!
Thumbs up to all existing classrooms and the 29 new
classrooms all having 4 real walls from ceiling to oor in the
PHS renovation/addition plan.
Thumbs up to the Pelham police department. I called
a couple of weeks ago with concerns of cars cutting the
school bus with our kids going on it.
They have since been watching our
neighborhood every morning, and
being very friendly with the kids. Thank
you.
Thumbs up to the teachers at WHS
for helping our students rank 5th in
the state in the Math, ELA, and Writing
State NECAP tests! Job well done by
our students and teachers!
Thumbs down to all the lies we
have been fed over the years and to
all those who believed them. The cost
of the addition is less than a new high
school, the school roof didnt cave in
from the weight of the new HVAC,
the walls could support a sprinkler system, we did have
enough land and it wasnt all wet, the septic system could
be moved and expanded, you could make improvements
without having to demolish the whole school, etc., etc. We
remember back when a school board member tried telling
you the truth. She was the only one who ever made any
sense.
Thumbs down. A $2 million kindergarten project. They
try to sell off the property across the street from the high
school at a $30,000 loss to the taxpayers (and now the same
folks want to put tennis courts there) And the scally savvy
Pelham voters voted all of these projects down. When the
Pelham voters, voted down the 3.5 mil teachers raises, they
held a secret meeting and approved them defying the voters.
They just purchased a $750,000 re truck without putting it
on the ballot and now they want 35 million dollars for the
high school. (Remember they are going to have to staff all of
these new classrooms.)
Thumbs up to a smart addition/remodel plan for PHS.
The plan will get our high school off warning status with the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). I
certainly would be more than a little embarrassed to have any
Pelham kid going to an unaccredited school town. And thank
goodness it gets that asbestos out of the bathrooms and puts
up solid walls between classrooms.
Thumbs down to death through taxes. Hire people that
can work with what they have. Just Say NO. If the budget
doesnt pass, maybe the Elderly out of date Selectmen will
step down. They are out of touch and just dont get it. Just
step down. You never vote the way your constituents want.
You dont get voted in for your agenda.
Thumbs up to our Windham Swim Team. Once again
we had to bail out the Town of Pelham. I am so proud of the
sportsmanship our swimmers showed to the only swimmer
from Pelham at the State Championships.
Thumbs down to the Spotlight on Special Education. Per
usual, no questions were given valid answers. Just the typical
Pelham run around and verbal ring around the rosy on how
to push off taking appropriate action or covering up why our
students special needs are not met. We see through your
smoke and mirrors. Another waste of our time. Instead of
putting together time consuming ineffective committees and
meetings, focus on meeting our kids daily special needs and
IEPss without cutting corners or prolonging the process.
Thumbs down to coaches who allow and think it is
acceptable to drink with underage sports players after
practices. Not an acceptable role model for our children!
Thumbs down to the people in Windham, NH that
havent mowed their lawn in almost three years, you know
its illegal to throw your snow on the road? Smarten up, will
you?
Thumbs up. Thumbs way up to the Pelham Good
Neighbor Fund. Just to let you know, you made a little girl
extremely happy this Christmas, and she would not have had
a Christmas if it wasnt for the generous people of the Good
Neighbor Fund. They are truly amazing people who do a
tremendous job all year long, but especially at the holidays,
and your help is greatly appreciated by an area family. Thank
you, and God Bless.
Thumbs down. Voters, thumbs down to any new Pelham
voting articles coming up in March. Voters, pay attention.
No teachers annual raises, and no step tier raises. Pay
attention to the wording, theyll trick you if they can. Vote no
teachers pay increases. Period.
Thumbs down to a Pelham High School addition. This is
projected to cost over$ 22 million, and there are too many
extras in it. Will an auditorium that seats 250 people really
help the students academics? Take a close look at the plan
and see all the non-necessary bells and whistles. Remember
when the re station was put on the ballot year after year?
The price continued to drop. Please consider voting no.
Thumbs down to whoever is stealing the Sunday
newspapers on Jeremy Hill Road. We dont always get out
to the mailbox early enough, so it is very upsetting to nd
empty tubes. We get two Sunday papers, and the thief
sometimes steals one, or the other, or both. So we have to
call the paper to get them replaced, or just be out the money
that weve already paid. Other than hiding behind a tree
waiting to catch the thief, were stopping the newspaper all
together. We are at wits end. Any suggestions?
Thumbs up to the new high school renovation/addition
project costing homeowners less than a small cup of coffee
per day.
Thumbs up to the PHS plan for including new Science
and Computer Labs. Our students need to be prepared for
challenges in STEM elds. Having a good education in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Programming is essential to
ensure students success in the future.
Thumbs down. Thumbs way down to drivers that operate
a vehicle while distracted. Cell phones and cosmetics
are not the only distractions. In addition to cell phone
conversations and cosmetic applications while driving,
there are distracted drivers indulging in their disgusting
bad habit of cigarettes and not paying attention because
theyre too distracted burning out their health and polluting
the environment with their second-hand smoke. Not only
is smoking while driving a distraction, but it is even more
disturbing when they inconsiderately toss their burnt out
trash onto the road. Why arent the police arresting these
lthy people for littering and distracted driving?
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The Windham High School boys basketball squad continued their gritty, up and
down season with a crushing victory over Oyster River High School, followed by
a loss to rival Pelham High. Through it all, Head Coach Todd Steffanides and his
Jaguars will use these experiences to help them in the postseason.
After a Tuesday night showdown, scheduled for February 18 against rival Pelham
High School, was cancelled due to the weather, the Jaguars hosted Oyster River
High School on Thursday, February 20. Windham jumped out to an early lead,
scoring 20 points in the rst quarter while allowing only eight points from Oyster
River. The Jaguars continued to prowl, doubling their score in the second quarter
and leading, 40-18, at the half.
Windham continued to build on their lead in the second half. Defensively,
the Jaguars smothered Oyster River throughout the contest. David Carbonello
led Windham with 18 points, four assists, four rebounds and three steals. Tucker
Lippold contributed with 16 points, two rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Davis Potter scored ten points, while collecting eight rebounds and a pair of
assists. Andrew Lowman earned 12 rebounds with one assist while scoring three
points. Windham defeated Oyster River, 66-42.
Windham hosted Pelham High School on Monday, February 24. Despite
leading the game through the rst three quarters of action, 55-51, the Jaguars
defense struggled to stop the Pythons in the nal quarter, letting up 36 points.
Pelham secured their comeback with a monster fourth quarter and overcame
Windham, 87-69.
Even in defeat, the Jaguars shined. Lippold led the home team with 16 points,
three assists, three rebounds and three steals. Lowman scored 12 points, while
earning 11 rebounds with two assists, two blocks and a steal. Cole Gill also
had 12 points in the contest with a rebound, a block and a steal. Tyler Masone
scored nine points while collecting ve rebounds with one assist. Kurtis Jolicoeur
rounded out Windhams top scorers with eight points in the game and an assist.
With the loss, Windham drops to 9-7 on the season with only two regular
season games remaining. The Jaguars will need to maintain their aggression for all
four quarters of the game if they are to make their presence felt in the playoffs.
Windhams Tucker Lippold takes a shot,
despite the Pelham defender attempting to block.
Pelham High came back to defeat Windham after trailing for three quarters.
Windham Boys Basketball Defeats Oyster River,
Falls to Pelham
Photo courtesy of Scott Lagos
submitted by Paul R. Gosselin
As week six of the build season comes to an end for Team
3467, The Windham Windup, many big events are now on
the horizon. During the last few weeks, the team was able
to nalize their robot, as well as build and start to test it. The
aws have been recognized and the team is working very hard
to address and solve any other issues. Even with recent snow
days, members of the team still met to work hard while the
weather stopped the rest of the town.
At a Week Zero event at Merrimack High School this past
Saturday, February 15, the team was able to x many code
issues in the morning and go on to compete in the afternoon.
After three very successful qualication matches, Team 3467
was able to captain the third seed in eliminations. The team
fought hard and was able to make it to the nals where they
won the rst match, but unfortunately, lost the next two. Head
mentor Brendan Browne said that we were more prepared for
this event than we have ever been. I am very happy with this
team and all that they have accomplished these past few weeks.
I look forward to the competitions that are coming up and can
not wait to see what the students will do to improve the team.
Team 3467 will be competing at UNH Durham on March
6 and 7, as well in Boston, Massachusetts at Northeastern
University on March 28 and 29. The team is continuing to
work during this time before events to gain driver practice, x
any problems that arise and prepare for district championships,
which they hope to be able to attend as long as they perform
well at their district events.
About The Windham Windup:
FRC Team 3467 is the FIRST Robotics Competition team from
Windham High School in Windham. Active since October
2010, the mission of the team is to inspire students to seek
careers in engineering, science and technology. By enabling
educational and entertaining partnerships with mentors who
have experience and backgrounds in these elds. Major
supporters include: Windham School District, Veloxion, BAE
Systems, WillSeal USA, Veolia Environmental Systems and IBM.
About FIRST:
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989
to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young
people. Based in Manchester, NH, FIRST designs accessible,
innovative programs to build self-condence, knowledge and
life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities
in science, technology and engineering.
FIRST Robotics Team 3467 Winding Up
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Medical aid, Dutton Road. 5:33 a.m. Medical
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alarm activation, Winterbury Road. 8:38 p.m.
Medical emergency, Nashua Road.
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Medical emergency, Terrace Circle. 12:44
p.m. Medical emergency, Leblanc Road. 6:30
p.m. Fire alarm activation, Pulpit Rock Road.
9:09 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace Circle.
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emergency, Sawmill Road. 12:22 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:40
p.m. Medical emergency, Webster Avenue.
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assistance, Bridge Street.
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Investigate report of car re, Bridge Street.
7:37 p.m. Smoke investigation, area of
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Pythons Handle Hanover on Senior Night,
Fourth Quarter Eruption Dumps Jaguars
by Marc Ayotte
For those of you following the happenings in New Hampshire
Division II basketball - make no mistake; the Pelham Pythons are
the real deal. Head Coach Matt Regans syndicate of serpents has
been wreaking havoc on opponents all season long, but entering the
post season when it counts most, the Pythons are simply taking no
prisoners.
On senior night in the Snake Pit, Pelham got off to a shaky start
against Hanover (9-5), falling behind 6-0 just 47 seconds after
the opening tip. But the Pythons turned things around quickly;
morphing a ve point half time lead into a 55-36 bulge heading into
the nal frame. After scoring the rst six points of the fourth quarter,
the Python lead mushroomed to twenty-ve, at 61-36 as they
coasted to the 68-59 nal.
Although sophomore sensation Keith Brown led the Pythons by
pouring in 27 (2 tres) on the night, it was the senior leadership of
Jake Vaiknoras who ignited the third period charge by scoring nine
of his 18 points. Sometimes when we go on runs we wont even
realize it because we are all so focused on the game, explained
Vaiknoras, adding, but well look up and be up 20 points. In
addressing the teams arsenal of long range shooters as well as the
special senior night win, the Python captain offered; It is so fun
to play with these guys because everyone is a scoring weapon. I
couldnt have asked for better people to be with, to spend that
special night with. It was a night Ill always remember. Other
seniors entering the scoring column were guards Ryan Frank with
seven and Joe Slattery with three, while junior Ryan Cloutier also
chipped in with seven.
The last regular season home game for the senior ensemble
culminated a long and glorious run of developing personal
friendships and experiencing basketball success. Ryan Frank, Joe
Slattery, Jake Vaiknoras, Mike Pelletier, Zach Conway, Joe MacArthur
and James Lapolice collectively go as far back as the fourth grade
and had been groomed in Pelham travel team hoops by current
JV Head Coach Mike Larson. His involvement with the personal
growth and athletic development of the select seven has produced
more than basketball success; it has laid the foundation for a lifetime
of friendship among them.
With a little more D-II business still to take care of before the
postseason begins, the Pythons traveled to Windham for a rematch of
game one in the season series that Pelham won handily at home by
the score of 68-52. Though the game was important for the Pythons
as they battle for a top four nish in the standings that would assure
home court advantage as far as they could take it, the Jaguars
needed the game even more so. With a record of 9-6 and in ninth
place, Windham was in jeopardy of losing the comfort of a home
court game in round one; awarded to the top eight teams during the
regular season.
Behind a raucous student body, the Jaguars came out with the
needed intensity and behind the strong play of Andrew Lowman
along with a triple each from Tyler Masone and Cole Gill (4 tres on
the night), Windham raced out to an 18-13 rst quarter lead.
Although they did pull to within a single point on two occasions
during the rst half, it wasnt until a long outlet pass from Brown was
completed to Vaiknoras, whose 12 footer gave the Snakes their rst
lead of the game at 41-39 with 5:35 left in the third. With the nine
lead changes that ensued in the next seven minutes and 46 seconds
resembling the epic battles in the ring of Ali versus Frazier, little did
the Jags know they were about to go down for the count.
In what could be argued as the most explosive and dominant
offensive blitzkrieg in all of New Hampshire basketball this season,
combined with a suffocating defensive effort, the Pythons turned a
59-59 tie with 5:49 remaining in the contest into an indubitable and
devastating rout of their nearby rivals. For the quarter, the Pythons
would pour in a sizzling 36 points while causing several Jaguars
turnovers.
After what proved to be Windhams last gasp, Gills fourth triple
of the night that gave his team a momentary 62-61 lead, Pelham
used the next three minutes to go on an emotion-packed 16-4 run;
eliciting a tumultuous roar of approval from the Pythons contingent
who made the short trip from Pelham. Meanwhile, the result was an
expansion of the Snakes lead to double digits, at 77-66.
A hoop by Slattery, an old-fashion three by Vaiknoras, a highlight
reel offensive rebound and put back by Conway, a corner tres from
Frank, followed by another Vaiknoras AND 1 and the Pythons were
on their way to winning number 13 in a row improving to 15-2 on
the season.
Keith Brown had a sensational game, keeping Pelham in the game
early on by scoring 10 of his game high 32 points in the opening
quarter. Conducting the fourth quarter masterpiece was Vaiknoras
when he dumped in 15 of his 27 points on the night. Ryan Frank
had a ne all-around game, scoring 10 while Joe Slattery (7) and
Zach Conway (6) played key roles as well. Ryan Cloutier (3), held in
check this time by the Windham defense, came up big with a late,
third quarter trifecta while both Brown and Frank were on the pine
recharging.
Windham Swim
Squad Sets School
Records
by Jacob Gagnon
The Jaguars continued to make a splash at the Division II
State Meet on Saturday, February 15 at the University of New
Hampshire. Many Windham swimmers posted new school
records in numerous events. Every WHS girl and boy added
points to our team score by placing in an individual event or on
a relay, said Windham High School swim teams Head Coach
Sheryl Scotty Scott. Every boys relay swum at states was a
new Windham High School record.
In the 50 yard freestyle, Connor Hopkins set a new school
record with a nals time of 22.76 to earn 13 points for his team.
Hopkins nished second in the event. In the 200 yard freestyle,
Windhams Chris Gallo set the school record with a time of
2:03.53 and nished in 11th place.
Hopkins also set the school record for the boys 100 yard
backstroke event with a nals time of 55.87 and nishing in third
place in the event. Teammate Connor Carbonneau also set a pair
of records for Windham High School at the Division II meet. In
the 100 yard breaststroke event, Carbonneau set the record with
a nals time of 1:07.88 and placed fourth. Carbonneau also set
the school record in the 100 yard buttery event with a nals
time of 1:01.28 and a ninth place nish.
Meghan OConnor led the Windham girls squad in the 100
yard buttery event with a fth place nish, as well as a fth
place nish in the 100 yard backstroke event.
In all, the Jaguars excelled, especially if your name was
Connor. If your name was Connor, you got a new WHS school
record in every event you swam at states, joked Scott. I think
Ill change all the boys names to Connor for next year.
Senior guard Mike Pelletier drives by Hanovers Tim ORourke
during second half action on senior night in the Snake Pit.
Pelhams Joe Slattery (#3) splits a pair of Windham defenders
as he takes the pumpkin to the hole.
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Unlike basketball, for instance, which has four
divisions reecting school enrollment as well as seeking
out fair competition, the New Hampshire Interscholastic
Athletic Association (NHIAA), has created just one
division in which all schools competing in gymnastics
do so. Simply translated, that means the competition is
inherently out of whack and theoretically only the strong
survive and prosper, until the Lady Pythons played the
role of Davey and leapfrogged over several Goliaths at
this years state tournament held on February 15 at Salem
High School.
As one of the smaller schools and younger programs in
the state and thereby reecting less fanfare and notoriety,
the Pythons went into the competition seeded ninth out
of 17 full teams and as such competed in the morning
session of the all-day competition. But when the team
scores were tallied, Pelham (115.925) had turned many
heads in the small circle of New Hampshire gymnastics
and used a school record breaking performance to
nish fth in the state; trailing only champion Pinkerton
(138.425), Salem (133.375), Bishop Guertin (128.275)
and Londonderry (124.625). With its best showing in
school history, Pelham nished ahead of such would be
D-I powerhouses as Goffstown, Nashua South, Exeter,
and Manchester Central, all of which were seeded higher
than the Pythons.
The team scores were congured by totaling the top
four individual scorers in each of four different events: vault, uneven bars,
balance beam and oor. Leading the Pythons with excellent individual
performances were Sara Passamonte and Sara Fisher. Passamonte nished
11th in the bars as well as 11th on the beam. Fisher had the best individual
Lady Python showing of the day, placing fourth overall on the balance
beam while also recording an 11th place nish on the vault; with over 60
gymnasts competing in all three of those events. As a result of their nishes
in those events, both gymnasts will represent Pelham High at this years
New England Championships to be held at Algonquin Regional High School
in Northborough, Massachusetts on March 15.
In qualifying to compete in the New Englands, the Pelham tandem
became the second and third gymnasts in school history to advance to
that level. They follow the accomplishments of former Python, Cassie
Passamonte, who last year became the rst ever Pelham gymnast to qualify
for the New Englands; now her sister is following in her footsteps, noted
Coach Nicole Denomme, of the
younger Passamonte sister.
With nearly 140 gymnasts
competing on the day, the top three
nishers for Pelham in the overall
competition (adding individual
scores from all four events) were
Passamonte (11th), Arianna Getty
(38th), and Fisher who nished
42nd but did so remarkably by
competing in only three of the four
events. Passamonte and fellow
junior classmate Getty were the
only two PHS gymnasts to compete
in all four events.
The top four Lady Pythons
scorers in each of the four events
were as follows (10 point scoring
system): Vault Fisher (8.325),
Passamonte (8.025), Getty (7.625)
and Cassidy Corbett (7.425);
Uneven Bars Passamonte (7.575), Fisher (7.3), Kayla Cerri (5.1) and Julia
Barsalou (4.6); Balance Beam Fisher (8.6), Passamonte (8.05), Corbett (6.45)
and Getty (5.9); Floor Kayla DeLuca (8.3), Passamonte (7.85), Getty (7.45)
and Corbett (7.15).
Members of the PHS gymnastics team who took ffth place at this years States.
Back row, from left are Captain Julia Barsalou, Captain Shelby Bedard, Coach Nicole Denomme,
Jessica Anderson, Cassidy Corbett, Sarah Yeaton, Kayla DeLuca, Sam Passamonte and Rebecca Larsen.
Front row: Arianna Getty, Sara Fisher, Kayla Cerri and Sara Passamonte
PHS Gymnasts Raise the Bar at States
Passamonte and Fisher Qualify for New Englands
Staff photo by Marc Ayotte
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WHS State Meet Recap
Girls 4 x 200m relay
submitted by Ryan OConnor
WHS Results from D2 and 3 State Indoor Track Meet at Dartmouth
College on Sunday, February 2.
Girls 4 x 200m relay (Sam Crichton (11), Lexi Lewis (10), Ashley
Bowers (9), Kristen Tilley (11): second place, two second personal
record (PR), new school record, New England qualier (top six from
D1 and D2/D3 meets).
Coach comment: Watching the intensity on their faces as they
ran was a sight to see. We knew going into it we had a shot to be
in the top 3. We cut a lot of time off and our handoffs looked pretty
good. To be top six across the entire state and qualify for the NE
championships is awesome. Theyll all be back next year, too, which
is just icing on the cake.
Kristen Tilley 600m: second place, New England qualier (top six
from D1 and D2/D3 meets), third year in a row placing in top six.
Coach comment: Tilley is unquestionably our leader. Shes our
most seasoned runner and continues to impress. Shes working on
a few things with her form for the spring season. It should be fun to
watch.
Boys 4 x 200 (Kenny Dastous, Sam Kauhl, Joe Forti, Brandon
Dreyfuss): second place, three second PR.
Coach comment: These seniors wanted this one from day one.
They worked hard and ran hard. They put the time in the weight
room and after practice was over working on handoffs and running
form. Theyll be back in spring for the 4 x 1.
Brandon Dreyfuss 55m: fourth place, season PR
Coach Comment: Brandon was injured for half the season and
missed close to four weeks of training. For him to get back to where
he was last year in only a few weeks is impressive. Two years in a
row in the top four is impressive.
Kenny Dastous 55m: Fifth place, PR
Coach Comment: Kenny has shown the most improvement out
of anyone. All summer he dedicated himself to getting stronger and
faster and working on technique. Were all happy for him.
Lexi Lewis 300m: Fifth place, PR, new school record, Lexi Lewis
55m: PR, new school record.
Coach comment: Lexi is hands down the best athlete in the
school. Three school records in one day is a testament to her ability.
She plays soccer, runs indoor, plays lacrosse and is a strong student.
Shell do whatever is asked of her and is always smiling.
Sam Kauhl 55m: made nals with PR
Coach comment: Sam cut off over a tenth of a second which in a
55 is a lot. We had three guys in the nal of the 55 and that was one
of our goals since the beginning of the season.
Team Placing: boys ninth (out of 24); girls 10th (out of 21).
Windham High School Track Team Boys 4 x 200m relay
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The Windham High School wrestling team, led by
legendary Head Coach Tom Darrin and Assistant Coach
Jack Byrne, were once again crowned Division III New
Hampshire State Champions on Saturday, February 22 at
Windham High School.
Six Jaguars wrestlers won individual state championships
while two other Windham grapplers earned second place
honors. Tremendous performances throughout the lineup
led to Windham claiming their third team championship in
as many years with a team score of 171.5 points. Plymouth
Regional High School nished in the runner-up spot with
152 team points.
Sam Cavallaro claimed the rst title for Windham on
the day in the 106-pound weight class. Cavallaro went
3-0 in the tournament with a pair of rst period pin falls
through the quarter and seminal bouts before defeating
Winnisquam Highs Tristan Mulleavey by decision, 11-5,
for the championship.
At 113 pounds, Windhams Peter Caron nished 2-0 on
the day to win the second individual state title for the home
team. After a quarternal bye, Caron scored a rst period
pin in the seminals. In the nals,
Caron defeated Pelhams Jared Boynton
by decision, 7-4.
Devin Marino kept the rst place
nishes coming for Windham as he
claimed the 120-pound title. Following
a rst round bye, Marino scored a third
period pin fall in the quarternals and a
10-4 decision victory in the seminals.
Marino scored a technical fall (match is
declared over when grappler is leading
by 15 points or more), 19-3, over White
Mountains Highs Liam Hayden.
Gui Gauthier continued his fantastic
season with a D-III Championship
victory in the 132-pound weight class.
After a rst round bye, Gauthier pinned
his quarternal opponent just 1:15 into
the bout. In the seminals, Gauthier
earned a 5-3 decision over Pelhams
Jason Gleason. Gleason nished with
third place. Gauthier went on to the
nals to defeat the top-seeded Tyler
McCrady from Campbell High School
by decision, 4-3.
In the 145-pound weight class, Tyler
Siverhus earned second
place for the Jaguars.
After a rst period pin in
the quarternals and a
7-4 decision win in the
seminals, Siverhus fell, by
9-1 major decision, to top-
seeded Tristan Leek from
Sanborn High School.
Jon Ferri, at 182 pounds,
also placed second for
Windham. Ferri advanced
through the quarternals
with a 12-4 major decision
before facing off against
Pelhams Tom Gleason.
Ferri pinned Gleason in
the third period to advance to the nals. In an exciting,
back-and-forth bout, Ferri lost, 14-13, to Plymouth
Regionals Scott Hamel.
Kody Folsom, the top seed at 220 pounds, pinned his
rst two opponents in the rst round to advance to the
championship nals. Folsom continued his dominance
with a 7-2 decision victory over Campbells Michael
Killoran.
At heavyweight, Windhams David Crichton clinched
the nal individual title for the Jaguars with a crushing
performance on the mat. Crichton advanced through a
quarternal bye and needed just 32 seconds to dispose
of his seminal opponent. In the nals, Crichton pinned
Plymouths Sean Zaikowski at the 4:02 mark to become
the Division III Heavyweight Champion.
The Jaguars will send eight wrestlers to compete in
the Meet of Champions (MOC) on Saturday, March
1 at Pinkerton Academy. While Windham will face
stiff competition from around the state at the MOC
Tournament, their third Division III Championship in
a row is a feat they will hope to surpass, through more
hard work, in the future.
by Bob Gibbs
The Windham-Pelham Wolfpack hockey team continued their winning ways by defeating
Kingswood Regional High School (Wolfeboro) on Saturday, February 22.
In a penalty lled game where both sides had many power play opportunities. The W/P
Wolfpack came out ahead with a nal score of 11-4.
Leading the scorers for Windham-Pelham with a hat-trick was forward Dustin Lubinger. Porter
Carroll and John Monahan each had two goals. In net goalie Mike Donovan made 25 saves.
Te Windham High School wrestling team celebrated their third consecutive Division III New Hampshire State Championship on Saturday, February 22.
Photo courtesy of Scott Lagos
Thrice as Nice
Windham Grapplers Three-Peat as D-III Champions
Wolfpack Defeats Kingswood
Staff photos by Bob Gibbs
Top:
Pelham-Windham goalie
Mike Donovan watches as a Kingswood
shot on goal comes at him.
Left:
Pelham-Windham forward #13
Justin Miedico pressures a
Kingswood player.
Right:
Pelham-Windham forward #11
Dustin Lubinger celebrates after scoring
one of his three goals.
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Pythons Teams Celebrate Senior Night
by Marc Ayotte
Pelham High School seniors from four different teams
celebrated senior night over the past two weeks. In each
of the celebrations, the athletes were recognized in brief,
pregame ceremonies, which included the presentation of
owers by the seniors to their parents. On February 12, the
Pythons wrestling team was the rst to honor two senior
wrestlers as well as team manager. On February 22, the
Pelham-Windham hockey team paid tribute to its combined
force of seniors, including three PHS members of the team,
prior to their Saturday night game at the Icenter in Salem.
However, it was an eventful senior night celebration a day
earlier that brought many to tears in the Snake Pit. After the
girls senior cheerleaders were recognized, the Pythons
boys basketball team seniors culminated what has
been a lengthy, collective and successful run
that has seen them come up through the Pelham basketball
ranks. The group of seven seniors has played together,
dating as far back as the fourth grade, and were coached in
travel basketball by current PHS JV Head Coach Mike Larson.
Adding to the festivities was a moving rendition of the
national anthem by Pelham Memorial sixth grader Nicole
Pelletier. She later performed an emotional tribute to her
older brother and Pythons senior guard, Mike, by singing
Rascal Flatts hit, My Wish. Also, on the lighter side of
things, PHS student Justin Beecher, with a little help from
his friends, in a romantic moment during the half time
intermission, asked Devin Paquette to be his date for the
senior prom.
Senior boys basketball team members and parents, from left:
Ryan Frank, Zach Conway, Jake Vaiknoras, James Lapolice, Joe MacArthur, Joe Slattery and Mike Pelletier
Justin Beecher asks Devin Paquette to the prom.
Senior cheerleaders, from left: Andrianna Letendre, Tifany Wallace, Katie Emerick,
Kerilyn Kwiatkowski, and Lauren Airey, along with John Letendre
Pelham senior wrestlers, with their respective parents, from left: Jared Boyden,
Tom Gleason and Team Manager Lauren Austen
Nicole Pelletier captivates the PHS crowd by singing a tribute to her brother, Mike, and the class of 2014.
Senior members of the Pelham-Windham hockey team with their parents and WHS teammates:
Dustin Lubinger, Connor Tierney and Nick Laurin
PHS seniors with coaches, from left: James Lapolice, Joe Slattery, Jake Vaiknoras, Zach Conway,
JV Coach Mike Larson, Joe MacArthur, Ryan Frank, Mike Pelletier, Varsity Coach Matt Regan
Mike Pelletier
gives his sister, Nicole,
a hug after she sang at halftime.
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