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A Spectacular Setting for Old Home
Day
Volume 14 Number 7 October 2, 2015 16 Pages

A Matter of Safety

Additional Money
Ensures a
Fifth Firefighter
on All Shifts

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

by Lynne Ober and Doug Robinson

The weather was spectacular for Pelham
Old Home Day, and many were looking for
something fun to do outside on this day. This
year the road closing made it safe to quickly
cross between the main grounds and the auction
and white elephant tent. As a result, the area
seemed much bigger as there was a constant
stream of people going between the two areas.
Long before the 8 a.m. 5K start time, Pelham
buzzed with excitement as walkers and runners
warmed up, chatted with friends, and waited for
the starting gun.
The race benefited the Special Olympics,
which supports five million athletes worldwide,
and many chose to raise funds rather than
pay the entrance fee. This year, U.S. Senator
Kelly Ayotte joined the race and finished in
27:22. I think Special Olympics deserves all
of our support and I was thrilled to be able to
participate this year, she said after the race.

Kayley and Peighton rest comfortably on their

blanket as they await the parade.
Starting at Meeting House Park at the Pelham
Common, the race wound through mainly flat
neighborhoods. Participants were able to run
the 5K race or join with friends and walk the
2.5-mile route. Every year this race grows in
size, and this year 234 participants crossed the
finish line.

Sixteen-year-old Pelham resident Allan

Vallante was the fastest finisher with an overall
time of 16:45, a pace of 5:24 per mile, but he
was closely followed by Pelham resident David
Niemaszyk, who finished in 17:32. The first
female finisher was Pelham resident Shaylyn
Harrington, who completed the race in 21:07 or
a pace of 6:48 per mile.
After Ayotte cooled down from the 5K, she
joined the visitors at Old Home Day and was
seen chatting and wandering through the
grounds.
continued to page 9- Old Home Day

The pie eating championship was won by Dustin.

Unfortunately, his mouth was so full of pie he could barely
speak his first name, let alone give his last name.

continued to page 9 - Fifth Fireghter

Joining Together
to Make Pelham Memorial Better

School Board
Members Pledge to Get
Along Better

The girls appear to be

giving the boys a run while
playing tug-of-war.

Aiden Hegan and Allison Downes race though the military exercise
of crawling during the Tiger Challenge.
by Doug Robinson
Sponsored by the Parent Teachers Student Association,
students, teachers, administrators, and members of PTSA
united on the Dennis Goyette Athletic Field for the annual
Tiger Challenge fundraising event.
All monies raised from this event will go back to the
students in the form of field trips and in-house assembly

assistance. Our capital improvement goal this year is to purchase two Elkay
water bottle filling stations for the 2015-2016 school year, writes PTSA
President Mary Collins.
Students of Pelham Memorial School were challenged to answer questions
provided by teachers, complete various physical activities and earn points as
the students competed against different classes in their grade level.
The activities of the Tiger Challenge on Goyette Field were separated into
different areas for the different activities. Tug-of-war,
Zumba, hurdles, hiking, hurdle, and suicide running
was set up on the track. PTSA leaders separated the
large the Boot Camp, burlap sack races, Frisbee
throwing, jumping jacks, sit-ups and pushups on
the upper field. The more pushups, sit-ups, and
jumping jacks completed, the more points earned
by students.
The fun activities provided may team building
opportunities and healthy activities for the
students continued Collins.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have consistently been at odds
with one another since last Marchs election; clashing over various
issues in public and, apparently, in non-public session. Hopes are
that such behavior has come to an end. At least, that seems to be
the intention.
During the school board meeting on Sept. 29, Rob Breton, who
has undoubtedly been the most even-tempered member during the
past six months, made a plea to his fellow board members. This
school board member on school board member crime has to stop,
Breton said. Its killing our initiatives! Breton made it clear that
he hadnt run for school board two years ago because he wanted
a pat on the back. I just want to be part of the solution; part of
the team, Breton said. Were really destroying the greater good
here, he continued. We need to do our job! Referring to the
ongoing negative behavior between certain board members, Breton
said, I expect it to change!
Board member Dennis Senibaldi acknowledged that the past
several months have been difficult, but said he still feels a lot of
things have been getting done. Senibaldi also said he realizes that
board members need to get along better for the benefit of students.
Senibaldi said he wanted to see board members work in a manner
that makes all of them feel good at the end of each meeting.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller, who was elected
last March, described the last six months as being very, very
long. Popovici-Muller encouraged board members to deal with
personality conflicts outside of school board meetings and to focus
on the business at hand during meetings.
Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said, It would be nice if we could
just push the reset button and move forward. Board members
should serve as a team and not be questioning one anothers
motives, Murray stated. We need to improve the level of
decorum; we need to be respectful and courteous, Murray said. I
feel we can get there.
Chairman Ken Eyring agreed that the animosity and squabbling
needs to come to a halt, and school board members need to work
together to solve the plethora of problems currently facing the
Windham School District. We need to move forward, putting the
students first, Eyring said.
When the discussion was opened up to the public, long-time
resident and business owner Tony Massahos came to the podium.
I like what Im hearing here tonight, Massahos said, adding
that he truly wants to believe the acrimony that has been taking
place at board meetings will come to a halt. Massahos noted
the antagonistic behavior, failure to obey Roberts Rules of Order
and disrespect exhibited by certain board members. Its been an
onslaught, Massahos said. Ive lived in Windham since 1985
and really never seen anything like this. I hope we can turn the
page, he told school board members.
Massahos, who had written a letter to the editor several weeks
ago, concerning certain behavior alleged to have been engaged
in by Senibaldi, asked Senibaldi to apologize to resident Cynthia
Finn for berating her in public. During a school board meeting
last month, Senibaldi had publically indicated that Finn provided
Massahos with some of the information contained in his letter to
the editor. Finn denied being involved in the issue shortly after
Senibaldi made the accusation. Two weeks later, during the Sept.
29 meeting, Massahos stood up for Finn, stating that she was in no
way involved in the writing of his letter to the editor. Senibaldi did
not offer Finn an apology during the meeting.
Ending on a positive note, Massahos commended Breton for
the manner in which he conducts himself at meetings. Rob is
always respectful, but still gets his point across, Massahos said,
encouraging all school board members to follow his example.

The New Liberty Jazz Band entertains the crowd.

by Barbara OBrien
A few years ago, Windham Fire Chief Tom
McPherson and the sitting board of selectmen,
most of whom still serve in that capacity, decided
that it was vital for the safety of local homeowners
and businesses to have five firefighters working
each shift. Unfortunately, due to budget
constraints, that has not always been the case.
As a result, the issue was brought up at a recent
selectmens meeting by Town Administrator David
Sullivan.
Sullivan reported that there have been 384
hours since the beginning of 2015 where not
every shift was covered by the full contingent of
five firefighters. This issue has been complicated
by medical disabilities among some firefighters,
causing other firefighters to work overtime; a
much more costly situation. Sullivan said he
forecasts that the fire department budget will be
overspent by about $10,700 by the end of this
year.
Sullivan said the cost to staff a fifth firefighter
for all shifts would amount to about $20,000
more than was budgeted. This would resolve the
problem, Sullivan said, adding that he supports
the concept. Youre talking only $20,000 on a $3
million budget (fire department).
Referring to the loss of a fifth firefighter on some
shifts, EMT/Firefighter Jay Moultenbrey said, Its
like asking a baseball team to play without a short
stop. Weve only had four firefighters to fill five
positions, Moultenbrey said. Thats the reality,
right now.

Jackson Milano gets a direct hit on the water bottle while Pelham
Memorial math teacher Mr. Palmieri ducks out of the way.

Marie Clement takes a tumble while Allison Downes takes a giant leap
to make it over the finish line.

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Windham Cooperative Kindergartens Fall Fair

Brings Good Old-Fashioned Fun

Courtesy photos

submitted by Gwen Bergman

It is clear from this years Fall Fair turnout that
the Windham Cooperative Kindergarten and
Nursery School is a pretty special place. Founded
in 1966 in Windham, the school is a nonprofit organization run by a director and parent
volunteer executive board. The school, which
has had many locations throughout town, moved
to its current location known as the Little Red
Schoolhouse in 2007.
The Fall Fair was held this past Saturday and
was a big hit with kids young and old. Including
a musical performance by Steve Blunt, live animal
show by Wildlife Encounters and bounce house
provided by Access Tent, the event was free to
the schools community and had something for
everyone. Kids especially loved the doughnut
eating contest and pumpkin decorating. The event
was a great success and was made possible by
many generous donations from local businesses,
including Century 21 North Shore, Shaws, Macks
Apples and the Common Man, as well as the
schools parent community.
There is nothing that says fall in New England
like caramel apples, apple cider doughnuts,
pumpkins and family.
The Fall Fair committee,
which consists of
seven volunteers from
the schools parent
community, is already
looking forward to
the next event in the
spring. The Spring
Fling, which is open
to Windham residents
and surrounding
communities, will be
held in early May.
For more information
about the Windham
Cooperative
Kindergarten and
Nursery School visit
www.windhamcoop.
com or call 893-3069.

Pelham Food Pantry Depends on the Generosity of the Community

submitted by Marina White
As the holidays are approaching, the season
of giving will soon be in full swing, and
organizations like the Food Pantry of Pelham at
Saint Patricks Parish are always in need of the
communitys help. Donations can be left at any
time in the drop-off station of the food pantry at
the front left door. Donations are accepted 24/7.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the
food pantry is looking for the fixings for a full
Thanksgiving meal. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes,
cranberry sauce, and of course, pie fillings. The
Pelham Food Pantry usually sends out about 64
Thanksgiving meals a year.
The holidays arent the only time that the
food pantry could use donations. Food Pantry
Director Cheryl Brunelle explains that the amount

of donations she receives

varies. Once we get into
the holidays everybodys
very benevolent and
thinks of helping. In the
summer, we tend to have
fewer donations but we get
more produce. Products
such as canned fruit, bottled
juice, paper towels, and pasta
go quickly, so the food pantry is
continually in need of these items. In
addition, any family-sized non-perishables
are encouraged. As the weather gets colder,
the food pantry could use hot drinks such as
cocoa, and oatmeal, in addition to the routine
non-perishables.

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What does the average family

that needs help look like? Well,
an average family. About 45
families, 100 people living in or
associated with Pelham need
help. Single parents with small
children, senior citizens, people
who have lost their jobs, among
others, they could potentially live
right next door.
Volunteers at the food pantry dont
have to be a part of the church, nor do
people who need their services. About onethird of the 50 workers arent members of
Saint Patrick Church. The food pantry is open on
Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday
from 1 to 3 p.m. Volunteers work stocking shelves,

packing, picking up food or distributing items.

Donations come from countless different
people. There are no corporate sponsors who
donate regularly but support from the community
is abundant. I cant even begin to name all the
people and organizations that help us in fear of
missing somebody. Brunelle wants the public
to know that they are grateful for all the support.
We cant possibly do this alone. The support of
people, organizations, and various groups is what
keeps us alive and well.
People can reach Cheryl Brunelle at
cdbrunelle@comcast.net
Families close to home need help, and
the prosperity of the Pelham Food Pantry is
dependent on the generous hearts of people in the
community.

A Fitting Proposal for

Windham High Track
by Barbara OBrien
When budget problems were encountered
during the construction of Windham High School,
one of the facilities that was eliminated was a
running track. The issue has not disappeared
from a lot of peoples minds, however, and has
periodically been brought up to school board
members. Windham High School welcomed its
first students in September of 2009.
The most recent campaign to acquire a track
at Windham High was launched late this past
spring by volunteer and assistant track and field
coach Marjorie Dastous. At the time, Dastous
was advocating having a track and grass field built
on land behind the high school, known as the
Gage Land. This is the concept Dastous has been
pursuing over the past couple of months. After
learning of the projected cost, however, Dastous is
asking to take a different tact.
The two quotes Dastous received on the
proposal for the Gage Land include Harvey
Construction, with a price tag of $4.3 million, and
RAD Sports, with a proposal totaling $3 million
(not including the extensive ledge removal that
would be required for an additional $700,000).
Although Dastous said both quotes were too
costly for what Windham can afford at this
time, she did note that she believed Harvey
Construction Companys submittal is more
accurate.
Describing herself as very determined,
however, Dastous said shes not about to give up
on finding a way to get a track at the now six-yearold high school. So, I asked myself, Dastous
said, if a track could fit around the existing
soccer or football field. In order to pursue her
new idea, Dastous went out and obtained a
professional opinion and was told a track could,
indeed, be built around the existing football field,
at a fraction of the cost of building it on the Gage
Land. The opinion Dastous offered had come
from George Fredette of SFC Engineering. It
can fit, Fredette told school board members at a
meeting last month, noting that there are six acres
of flat grassy space in that area. Fredette also
acknowledged the existence of some ledge in that
vicinity.
According to Fredette, in order to fit a track
around the football field, it would be necessary
to move the soccer field about 50 feet closer to
the road and to move the football field 30 feet.
This reconfiguration would allow space for a 400
meter track. On the adjacent hilly areas, it would
be necessary to build retaining walls, with the
highest point being about 16 feet. This is a very
effective use of what you already have, Fredette
said.

If school board members decide to proceed

with such a proposal, the next step would be to
have a design plan created. Dastous said a design
plan could be done through Fredette for $4,760.
As for the final cost of building a track around the
football field, school board members were told
that it wasnt possible, at this point, to even come
close to an estimate. Were trying to be as costeffective as possible, Dastous said.
Currently, members of the track and field team,
both at the high school and Windham Middle
School, practice either in parking lots or running
along the streets of town. Its just not safe,
Dastous emphasized.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said
the new proposal looks very encouraging.
However, Eyring continued, We need to have
the big picture for a potential phased approach.
It would be a lot easier to build a retaining
wall, than to blast ledge, he said. We have
a challenge and an obligation to try to fix this
situation.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy said there
were two options: to pay for the design plan or to
go after multiple estimates. Its a very worthwhile
project, McCoy said, but overcrowding issues
continue to plague the school district. Is this the
year to put a track on the ballot? she asked.
Business Administrator Adam Steel said he
would certainly be in favor of the concept if a
cost-effective way to do it can be found. There
are a lot of considerations to be taken into
account, Steel said.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller
acknowledged that We do have a problem [not
having a track], and its a real problem, but we
also have a bigger problem, in that we need more
classrooms.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi urged
moving forward with a design plan, noting that
the cost is under $5,000 and, therefore, does not
need school board approval before proceeding.
McCoy agreed with Senibaldis idea, noting that
time is of the essence. I recommend moving
forward to the design plan right away, McCoy
said. If the concept is shown to be doable, the
proposal could be presented to voters next March
either through the school board or by a citizens
petition, which requires a minimum of 25
signatures from registered voters.
Eventually, during last months meeting, it
was decided to take the proposed track around
the football field to the building and grounds
committee for assessment and also to consult
Athletic Director Bill Raycraft. It is anticipated
that the proposed track configuration will be
brought back to the full school board in early
November.

Pelham - Windham News | October 2, 2015 - 3

Pelham Pride Visible at Revitalized High School

and no longer entirely dependent upon its well
that other improvements began to be discussed.
Now some of those are reality and others are
well under way.
The new addition opened with this school
year. The science department moved into six
brand new, sparkling labs. Every room in the
new addition has a wall of large
windows that let in natural
daylight with the result that each
room, even without overhead
lights on, is bright. Each of
the labs has been configured
for the specific subject so, as
you walk down the hall and
peek into the rooms, you see
different furniture and different
configurations.
There are small study rooms
where small groups of students
can gather to work on projects.
It provides a warm, nurturing
learning environment, said
Mohr.
The English department

has writing labs set up. These walls of these

rooms are lined with tables with computer
after computer. Then in the middle of the room
are small round tables so students can work
independently or in a group.
During homecoming weekend tours were
given of the school, and many Pelham residents
came to look at the changes.
One of the participants on the tour taken by
this reporter noticed that the overhead lights
seemed to have antennas and asked about them.
Those are activity sensors. If the lights are on
and there is no activity in the hall, the lights
automatically dim, saving energy and taxpayer
dollars. Mohr said all of the lights have LED
bulbs to also keep energy costs down.
Student lockers lining the halls are a Pelham
Python blue and add a cheery note in the halls.
Once the new addition was completed, a large
part of the school was closed off and completely
gutted. Mohr said at the homecoming fire, the
lights were on in the school and it was amazing
to see the steel beams glisten in the light.
Everyone was commenting about them.
Those beams are what are found in the section
under renovation. Already in that section dry wall is
going up and Mohr expects these spaces to be in use
by the new year. Well have a TV studio, new library,
new social studies area and new art area, Mohr
smiled. Work has also been ongoing in administrative
spaces and a new student entry, which is already being
used.
Then after Christmas, the other half of the school
will be gutted and renovated. Over the summer the
new cafeteria will be completed and, by fall 2016, all
construction will be done.
Boyden Landscaping hydroseeded around the area
last Friday. Sprinklers have been installed. All water
for irrigation and field maintenance comes from the old
well, said Mohr.
Pelham Pride was definitely on display at Pelham
High School.

Staff photos by Lynne Ober

by Lynne Ober
For years Pelham students have received
an excellent education in a school that many
wanted to abandon, but now Pelham Pride
shows throughout the school.
Principal Dr. Dorothy Mohr said that when the
school finally was serviced by Pennichuck Water

Windham Dancer Wins the Title:

Junior Miss Dance of America

Former Director of Science

Asks to Conduct Research
at Windham High
by Barbara OBrien
Bethany Bernasconi, former Director of
Science at Windham High School, resigned
from that position a couple of months ago to
take on a job in administration elsewhere.
More recently, however, Bernasconi has asked
Windham School Board members to allow her
to conduct research at the six-year-old high
school.
Bernasconis request was brought to the
school board during a meeting last month by
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy. McCoy
explained that Bernasconi wants to do the
research as part of her doctorate program.
The topic that Bernasconi has selected for
her doctoral studies centers on why female
students enroll in STEM courses. STEM is an
acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics. McCoy explained that,
nationwide, the trend is for more males to enroll
in these STEM courses, than females. Windham
High School, however, is the exception, with
more females taking these classes, including
Advanced Placement courses, than male
students.
Dr. McCoy said she strongly supports
school board members granting permission
for Bernasconi to engage in research with
Windham High School students. She is very
well respected at Windham High and very
well liked, McCoy said of Bernasconi. The
research being proposed by Bernasconi would
involve surveying and interviewing. Parents

submitted by Melissa Hoffman

Windham resident Julia Dickey, daughter of Robert and Tracy, was recently
awarded the title of Junior Miss Dance of America 2016 by the Dance Masters of
America, Inc organization.
Dance Masters is an international organization of dance teachers that are
certified by test to teach and offer educational opportunities to students as
well as educators. Julia, a Windham Middle School seventh grader, was
crowned Junior Miss Dance of New England 2015 in March by being
judged in classes, performance and personal interview. This qualified her
to compete in Junior Miss Dance of America, which was held in Boston,
Mass., the week of June 30. Here she competed with dancers representing
the other 32 chapters from across the U.S. and Canada. Once again
she was judged in class, interview and performance as well as given the
opportunity to learn an opening number with all the female and male
contestants. It was certainly a week full of great opportunities.
Julia was proud to be representing New England Chapter 5 and was
not only awarded the title of Junior Miss Dance of America, but was also
won the class award for Jazz and was the interview award winner as well.
Julia was awarded a $1,500 scholarship award and she will spend the
year traveling on the weekends to various chapters throughout the U.S.
and Canada beginning with the North Carolina chapter this November.
She will be in Nashville, Tenn., this July to present the title to the 2017
Junior Miss Dance. This is sure to be a year she will not forget! Julia is
a student at Melissa Hoffman Dance Center and attends seventh grade at
Windham Middle School.

and students would have the right to opt out of

participation. The parents of any students to be
interviewed would be advised in advance.
School board member Rob Breton said he
was pleasantly surprised that someone who
recently left our school district thinks highly
enough of us to want to conduct research here.
School board member Daniel PopoviciMuller said, Ms. Bernasconi knows very
well that this is a school worth looking at.
Popovici-Muller said he was completely
comfortable approving Bernasconis research.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said he
believed Bernasconis research project would
be a wonderful opportunity for Windham High
School, but wants to make sure all the bases
are covered. Board member Dennis Senibaldi
said he feels the school board needs to see the
whole picture first. McCoy emphasized that
Bernasconis project would be highly supervised
and would adhere to all district policies.
On a vote of 3 to 2, school board members
approved Bernasconi moving forward with
her research project at Windham High
School. Voting in favor were Ken Eyring, Tom
Murray and Daniel Popovici-Muller. Voting
in opposition were Rob Breton and Dennis
Senibaldi. Both Breton and Senibaldi indicated
that they had only voted in opposition because
they wanted more information on the research
project in advance. No date was given for
when Bernasconis research might take place.

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Windham Parent Tells

School Board: Stop
Shaming our Daughters
by Barbara OBrien
A couple of years ago, a dress code was established at Windham
High School. Many students and parents seemed to be fine with the
decree; others not so much. Former school board member Michael
Hatem battled the sitting school board for several months following
the edicts approval. Hatem felt that the dress code was particularly
discriminatory against females; causing them to be ashamed of their
bodies.
While some of the policy was adjusted, subsequently, the
dress code remains basically the same. As a result, Windham
resident, mother and attorney, Andrea Alexander addressed the
school board last month. Prior to walking up to the microphone,
Alexander removed her jacket, revealing a narrow-strapped tank top
underneath. As she approached the podium, Alexander pulled her
bra strap from beneath her tank top. Yep, Im wearing a bra, she
said. Its a piece of fabric. Get over it, Alexander said. Just
get over it! The current dress code calls for shoulder straps on tank
tops/shirts being at least three inches in width, ostensibly to hide a
bra strap lurking beneath.
Referring to the colors permitted for certain types of pants/
leggings, Alexander, wearing black-and-white-striped leggings, said,
Who in the world thinks its all right to dictate the color of our
daughters clothes? she asked. Looking directly at the five board
members seated on the stage, Alexander then said, Stop shaming
our daughters!
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring said plans are to look at
numerous policies as the new school year proceeds, probably
including the one pertaining to the dress code. Eyring said he does
think the existing policy includes some contradictions.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi said hed like to see
more input from the students at Windham High School. School
board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said he would like to hear
substantial public input before making any changes to the existing
dress code. It is likely that the issue will be raised again in the nottoo-distant future.

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Letters to our Editor

Hillary Clinton has My Vote

Acting in a Positive Manner is Important

What an event the NH Democratic Convention held last Saturday was!

Chairman Buckley deserves so much credit for getting it all pulled together
and finding a venue large enough to hold the 4,000-plus attendees. It
was the largest party convention in state history and a testament to the
excitement that citizens, like me, are feeling about the issues were hearing
from the Democratic candidates.
We were first treated to hearing from Hillary Clinton who spoke about
her economic plan and pledged to fight for us all. She acknowledged that
she has a long history in Washington and has had to fight back some tough
accusations from Republicans over the years but she promised that she can
handle it because shes a fighter and that she is just getting warned up!
Martin OMalley was very impressive and spoke of his progressive record
as governor of Maryland. He was articulate, witty and spoke passionately
about raising the minimum wage and ending the economic imbalance that
exists in our country today. He is the only legitimate outsider in the race
and played that message up. Despite declaring that hes in it to win it, I
kept thinking that he is setting himself up nicely as a viable candidate for
vice president or another presidential run in 2020 should a Democrat not
win in 2016.
Bernie was as fired up as ever and being the last of the major candidates to
speak, he hit on many of the same themes that had already been mentioned
by Clinton and OMalley, like college affordability. Taking the stage to
chants of Bernie, the liberal firebrand spoke passionately about reforming
Wall Street and the need to break up the banks that are considered too big
to fail. Bernie was loud and bombastic and his staunch supporters, led by
his campaign staff, cheered him on.
In the case of this convention, the best was not saved for last. The
hands-down winner on this day was Clinton who not only took to stage to
thunderous cheer and applause but was also interrupted several times to the
chant of Hillary when she spoke about her plans to expand the middle
class and make the economy work for all Americans, not just those at the
top. She also spoke emotionally about the stories shes heard from NH
residents and credited her first visit to the state as a candidate in making
substance abuse, and finding ways of curbing it, a central theme of her
campaign. Clinton admitted that she never expected it to be a central issue
for her, but after hearing so many stories around the state and the country
about how people are struggling with substance abuse, particularly heroin
and other opioids she knew it needed to be addressed.
I dont think anyone can seriously doubt that she has the credentials and
intellect to be president. But, after her speech on Saturday, it was clear that
she is listening to what voters are telling her and has made the emotional
connection with voters that she has been widely criticized for lacking in the
past.
She has solidified my vote!

As members of the Windham School Board, we are expected to behave

in a manner that reflects positively upon the District. I believe that
representing our children and community requires maturity, honesty and
self-awareness. One must rely on respectful communication skills and
abilities to debate an issue and not the personality. Disrespectful and
unprofessional behavior belies that standard and disrupts the function that
we were elected to serve.
I raise these issues due to concerns regarding School Board member
Dennis Senibaldis continued disorderly conduct. The latest incident
occurred at the end of the Aug. 18 WSB meeting in public, with vocal
onslaughts of profanities as he positioned himself inches away from the faces
of multiple individuals. His actions continued into the parking lot.
To gauge the severity of Member Senibaldis behavior, it has devolved
into a continued pattern of intimidation tactics towards other school board
members. Of even greater concern is that he has now turned outwardly
towards those we serve.
At the Sept. 15 School Board meeting, Member Senibaldi accused a
Windham resident of writing a false letter about his unacceptable and
unprofessional behavior during the Aug. 18 meeting, and blamed a second
Windham resident for providing false information to the author of that
letter. Sadly, it was Member Senibaldi that made the false statements while
blaming the others for his shortfalls.
The second resident Member Senibaldi referred to spoke during the
public comment portion of the meeting. She was clearly troubled, and
characterized Member Senibaldis remarks as libelous and slanderous. Her
closing statement included, your lies about me are very disconcerting and
your animosity towards me is very frightening.
I understand the residents concern, as having witnessed Member
Senibaldis outbursts on multiple occasions.
His continued contempt towards Windham residents and fellow board
members, along with continued denials of responsibility has compelled
me to write this letter. Since the Sept. 15 school board meeting, Member
Senibaldi has not relented. He has continued to attack Windham residents
via social media including the frightened woman mentioned above. Clearly,
his actions as a school board member do not properly represent deliberative
assembly government.
I am deeply saddened that Member Senibaldi has lost sight of the
standards that are required to effectively serve in public office, and sincerely
hope that he will find a more positive approach going forward.

Michael Brady, Pelham

Republican Candidates cant Relate

to Women like Hillary can
Hillary Clinton fights for women and that is why I fight for her. As a
woman I am appalled at the constant attack on womens reproductive rights
by the GOP.
Republicans are advocating for out-of-touch, out-of-date policies that
promise to roll back womens rights. After watching the Republican debate
this has been made clear.
Hillary Clinton has been a champion for women and girls her entire
career. Clinton believes that America moves forward when all women
are guaranteed the right to make their own health care choices. While
Republicans promote out-of-touch policies to ban abortion, Clinton is
continuing a lifelong fight of ensuring women have access to reproductive
health care. As Senator, she championed access to emergency contraception
and voted in favor of strengthening a womans right to make her own
health care choices. Today, she is pledging to continue defending Planned
Parenthood, an institution that provides critical health services to 2.7 million
women a year, including breast exams and cancer screenings.
Whether its defunding Planned Parenthood, limiting womens health care
choices, opposing efforts to ensure equal pay, fighting against paid leave,
or restricting - rather than expanding - opportunities for women and girls,
Republican presidential candidates have demonstrated an unquestionable
inability to relate to women. Especially this one.
Krysten Evans, Pelham

Thank you for Sponsorship

The Community Development Department and Windham Economic
Development Committee would like to thank Nashua Fuel, for being the
October Community Business Sponsor for the Windham Community
Economic Development web site. Visit the web site at www.windham-nh.
com to see the Nashua Fuel ad and find a link to their website. Nashua Fuel
is a one-stop-shop for all your fuel delivery for No. 2 home heating oil, on
and off-road diesel, bulk gasoline purchases, and oil burner service needs.
Take a few minutes to check out this local business to see what services they
can offer you, your business and your home and dont forget to thank them
for their support of community economic development in Windham.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham

Pelham First Responders Dedicated

to the Publics Welfare
On Saturday, Sept. 19, two of my elderly friends and I were driving on
Route 38 in Pelham, N.H., heading toward Salem, when a young man
drove out of Chunkys Cinema parking lot attempting to make a left turn.
We collided; gas was leaking from the young mans car. An employee of
Chunkys called the Pelham Police Department and officers responded
quickly. Also answering the call was the Pelham firefighters with fire truck
and ambulance.
What a fine example of training, dedication to the welfare of the public
and compassion, exercised by the Pelham Responders! I cant thank them
enough!
I am sure you know how good your police officers and firefighters are.
They dont always get the recognition for the good they do.
I had two ladies in my car. Two ladies from Chunkys took the ladies
inside so they would not to have to stand in the hot sun, offering them
food and drink. The ladies appreciated their efforts keeping them safe and
comfortable.
Sally Sweet, Salem

Nesmith Quilters Seek New Members

Clarification to Deed Restrictions

We are proud members of the Nesmith Quilters!

Since 2010 this group of volunteers who sew has created one quilt
each year that has been raffled off at Windhams Nesmith Librarys annual
Strawberry Festival. Over the years these quilts have raised close to $10,000
to benefit the librarys patrons.
In that time we have also forged some wonderful friendships and learned
new skills that have enhanced our own sewing abilities. And, sadly, over
the years we have had to bid farewell to some friends as they moved away to
other places or took on other responsibilities.
We have always been open to anyone who wants to join us, and we are
hoping to continue this support for our beloved library. However we have
reached a point where we need to recruit new members to our group if we
are to continue.
What do we actually make? We make the quilt top, a layer of pieced
together fabric bits that create a design. We then turn the top over to our
master longarm quilter, Julie Crossland of Hudson, N.H., who layers it with
a batting and backing and stitches the actual quilting design that holds the
layers together to create the finished product.
What is required of those who are interested? Essentially just the basic
ability to operate a sewing machine and a willingness to contribute to our
cause. Between us, we Nesmith Quilters have a lot of experience making
quilts, and enjoy teaching others who would like to learn this useful and
rewarding craft.
In the past we have always met during the day, but we now know that this
is not possible for some who might like to join us. So we are now planning
to offer evening sessions if there is interest.
Would you like to learn more about us and our projects? If so, please
join us for an information session on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., at the
Nesmith Library. You need not be a Windham resident, just someone who

This letter is to clarify a statement made in the Pelham-Windham News

in a news article titled A Fiery Court Battle over Deed Restrictions Ends in
Towns Favor.
The sixth paragraph of the article relates to the purchase of the 24 acre
parcel on Marsh Road by the Fin-Lyn Trust and the subsequent subdivision
of six house lots on the abutting Sawmill Road. This is where the article
needs to be clarified. The remaining 18 acres were deeded to the Town but
only after the Town purchased the land for $180,000.
I was the Treasurer of the Town at that time and I remember Mr. Fineman
telling me when the land was put on the market that the Town should
purchase it. Since the Town cant purchase land without having Town
Meeting approval, Mr. Fineman made arrangements to purchase the land
with the intention of holding it for the Town until we could get approval
at the next Town meeting. In March of 1985, the Town had two Warrant
Articles relating to the purchase of the land. Article 13 was to appropriate
the sum of $180,000 for the purchase of land located in the Marsh Road/
Sawmil Road area and to determine whether such appropriation shall
be raised by borrowing or otherwise. Article 14 was to vote to raise and
appropriate the sum of $180,000 for the purchase of land located in the
Marsh Road/Sawmill Road area.
Article 13 was defeated and Article 14 passed on a voice vote. The Town
purchased 18 acres of the original 24 acres for $180,000.

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The Black Lives Matter black racist movement has galvanized into a kill
the cops movement. Police are being ambushed and assassinated all over the
country. Does the silence from our President and his Attorney General
mean they support the War on Cops?
Racism in America is the most puffed up charge in the media today. With
the election of Barack Obama in 2008, it seemed we would enter a period
of peace between the races. Unfortunately, what was hidden from our eyes
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Nationalist church for 20 years. Clearly, the urban black subculture has
largely adopted the view that whitey has it in for blacks. As a result, from
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by Len Lathrop
On Thursday, Sept. 17, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Windham
School Board member Dennis Senibaldi called both my office
phone and cell phone to express his concern about an article in
the Friday, Sept. 18, Pelham~Windham News written by Barbara
OBrien, titled School Board Member refutes Letter to the Editor.
As we now are into October, a quick recap might be in order.
It is reported that during the Aug. 18, non-public session of the
school board meeting during a discussion/argument things became
heated and continued after the meeting ended among school board
members.
There was a letter to the editor in the subscription weekly, not
our freely weekly, which Senibaldi, during the Sept. 15 school
board meeting, refuted.
There is one paragraph where Senibaldi is quoted as asking the
interim superintendent one question. It has come to our attention
from Senibaldi that the interim superintendent was not there; a fact
that was verified by a third party that was in attendance.
The balance of OBriens story follows the videotape of the Sept.
15 meeting and Senibaldis diatribe about the letter to the editor.
I hope this explanation puts Senibaldis multiple demands for a
correction to an end.
The Pelham~Windham News regrets misidentifying the
superintendent as being there on Aug. 18 - but stands behind
OBriens story.

Pelham - Windham News | October 2, 2015 - 5

Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Saturday, October 3
All women of all ages are invited to join
us in honoring Our Lady for First Saturday
Devotions at St. Patrick Church in Pelham.
We begin with Mass at 8 a.m., followed
by the Rosary (we will sing the Rosary) at 8:30
a.m. Following the rosary we will have a Deacon
Tom Lavallee speak to us about Jesus talks about
worry. We will also have our Pot Luck breakfast
to share during his talk. For more information call
Linda at 930-6436 or email WomenOfMaryNH@
yahoo.com. Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy
Chaplet will be available before Mass at 7:30 in the
chapel.

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Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics

Collection, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nashua Public
Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., Nashua, for residents
of Pelham, and Windham. Cost - $10 user fee per
vehicle, additional charges for quantities exceeding
10 gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges for
electronics recycling. For more information and
a complete list of accepted items, visit: www.
nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.
Help Keep Someone Warm Annual Coat
and Sweater Drive. The foliage is beginning to
change to an array of beautiful colors and the
weather becoming cooler. When cleaning out your
closet of coats and sweaters you dont want, bring
items to the Womans Service Club of Windham
annual coat and sweater drive to be held (upstairs)
Windham Town Hall, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donate
your clean and serviceable coats and sweaters for
men, women, and children. If you cant make it
today, you can drop off clothing at three Windham
locations: Shaws, Nesmith Library, and Kiddie
Academy. Collections are distributed to charitable
organizations.
Fire Prevention Week Open House, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., Windham Fire Department, 3 Fellows Rd., in
Windham. There will be handouts and activities,
meet the firefighters; see tools, equipment and
apparatus.
Sunday, October 4
The Windham Concert Bands second
annual Fall Concert will take place from 3
to 4:30 p.m. at the Windham High School
auditorium. The idea of this event is to
inspire listeners of all ages, from young students to
seniors, with an entertaining musical program in
a variety of styles. Music Director Spencer Aston
and Assistant Director Rob Scagnelli will enhance
the listening experience with introductions about
the selections and what to listen for in the music.
The concert is free, but donations to support
the non-profit Windham Community Bands are
always welcome. Following the concert there
will be a reception in the Windham High School
foyer. For more information about the concert
and the Windham Community Bands, visit www.
WindhamCommunityBands.org, the bands
Facebook page, or contact David Howard at 9653842.

4th

Girl Scout Registration/Info Night, St. Patricks

Club House, 6 to 7 p.m. Contact alaclair@
girlscoutsgwm.org for more information.

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Monday, October 5
Pelham Republican Committee monthly
meeting, 7p.m. at the Pelham VFW, 6 Main

St. Guest Speaker: Matt Mayberry, NHGOP. Food

will be served!
Wednesday, October 7
Womans Service Club of Windhams
next meeting will be held upstairs at
Windham Town Hall. Luncheon begins
at 11:30 a.m. followed by program and
meeting. Program will feature guest speakers Will
and Annette Boucher who will give talk about
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), which offers
stimulating classes for people over 50.

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Thursday, October 8
Plan on attending the Inspiring Spaces
for Productive Places: How to Get the
Most Out of Your Business Space. free
Business Seminar. The seminar will be
led by Stayci Fast, owner of New England Staging
& Interiors, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to be held the
businesses showroom at 41 Range Rd. You will
learn practical tools, budget-friendly tips, and
common mistakes to avoid when designing and
decorating your business space. Light refreshments
will be provided. This event is free to attend but
you must register by Oct. 6 at www.windham-nh.
com or by contacting Laura Scott at 432-3806.

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Friday, October 9
Girls from Girl Scout Troops 12338
and 10281 are hosting an American Red
Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at the
Windham Presbyterian Church, 1 Church
Rd. in Windham. Appointments are recommended
but walk-ins are welcomed. Schedule an
appointment on line at www.redcrossblood.org or
call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Please
donate and save a life.

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Fridays, October 9 & October 16

State Rep. Eric Estevez (R-Pelham), will hold
in-district office hours at the Pelham Senior
Center, 8 Nashua Rd., on Oct. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m.,
at the Pelham Town Hall, 6 Village Green, from
3:15 to 4:30 p.m. On Oct. 16, Rep. Estevez will
hold office hours at the Hudson Senior Center,
19 Kimball Hill Rd., from 1 to 3 p.m., and at the
Hudson Town Hall, 12 School St., from 3:15 to
4:30 p.m. Rep. Estevez invites all residents of
his legislative district to visit any of his in-district
office hours. He will be available to discuss any
concerns citizens may have including pending
legislation, and state agencies. Rep. Estevez can be
reached by email at Eric.Estevez@leg.state.nh.us, or
at his State House mailing address, 107 North Main
St., Concord, NH 03301.
Saturday, October 10
Come and join Crossing Life Church,
122 North Lowell Rd., in Windham for
its second annual PumpkinFest! The
event begins at 9 a.m., with a Barn Sale
that will last until 4 p.m. Other events starting
throughout the day include a craft fair, concession
stand, bingo, kids games, pumpkin smashing,
bake sale, pie bake off, live music, and a karate
demonstration! The celebration will end in the
evening with a fire pit, soup and hot beverages
from 6-8 p.m. From 2-4 p.m. the focus will be
on the kids, with a Kidsfest that includes pumpkin
painting, pumpkin smashing, sack races, games,
face painting, and a bouncy house! SOWA,
the School of Warrior Arts, will be showcasing

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live martial arts demonstrations. The

PumpkinFest has something for all ages and
admission is free! For more information,
call 965-1365, or email info@lifealliance.
org.
The John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW
will sponsor a Town Wide Yard Sale from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Do you have items you want
to sell before winter? Dont have time to do
advertising and setup for your own yard sale?
Do you want to be seen at a great location? If
so, you should call to reserve a spot and join
the town wide yard sale. Location: Grassy area
at the Congregational Church, next to the Traffic
Circle at the Corner of Main and Windham
Streets, Pelham. For Information about reserving
a spot, contact: Al Campbell at (508) 944-2359,
patcamp52@verizon.net. $10 to reserve a place.
Rain or Shine.
Wednesday, October 14
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The MOMS Club of Windham has had
a very active month with lots of great
activities! We have had some great visits
to Parlee Farms for apple and pumpkin
picking, a huge turnout at our MOMS Night Out
at the Tuscan Kitchen, and our kickoff Recipe Club
meeting was held. Today at 10 a.m., the club will
hold an Open House and New Member Tea. It
will take place at Griffin Park under the pavilion.
Coffee and pastries will be provided as well as
kids games and a costume swap! Bring any gently
used costumes you are willing to donate and pick
up a new costume for your kids, just in time for
Harvest Fest! Everyone is welcome at this event
and we hope you will come by to learn more about
what the MOMS Club has to offer!

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Thursday, Oct. 15
Nesmith Quilters are seeking new
members. Join us for an Information
Session at 7 p.m., at the Nesmith Library.
You need not be a Windham resident, just
someone who is interested in developing some
new skills and making some new friends. If you
cannot attend this introductory session, please
leave your name and contact information with any
Nesmith librarian and we will contact you.

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Saturday, October 17
Over 100 vendors are expected at
the sixth annual Windham High School
Craft Fair on from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A
benefit for the WHS Theater, Chorus and
Band Programs, the event features a wide variety
of crafters from throughout the region offering
creative, practical, and unique items and exciting
home dcor. This is a family friendly event, with
raffles, games, and refreshments all ages can enjoy.
Lunch items include hot dogs, pizza and more!
Enjoy the day and get a head start on your holiday
shopping! Children and students are free, with a
$2 suggested entrance fee for adults. Windham
High School is located at 64 London Bridge Rd,
Windham. For more information about the fair visit
Windham High School Craft Fair on Facebook.

7th

Witches, ghosts, goblins; oh my! The Womans

Service Club of Windham will participate in
Windham Recreations annual Harvest Festival
from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Griffin Park. Come
join the fun and stop by our table for variety of

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delicious homemade baked goodies and drinks!

Proceeds benefit our many civic and community
projects: Scholarship fund, annual donations to
four Windham Schools, awards to Middle School,
Veterans Project, Candidates Night sponsored
yearly, provide baskets and adopt families for
Christmas gifts, donations made to Shepherds
Pantry several times a year, donations of school
supplies or monetary donation for scholarships for
school trips and other school-related expenses to
Upper Room in Derry, and many more. Visit us
at www.womansserviceclubofwindham.com and
Like us on Facebook.
Monday, October 19
Jeffersons Dream, a ballad of The
Declaration of Independence, an allages musical performance presented
by musician and historian John Perrault,
presented in conjunction with the Windham
Historical Society. Event will be held at Nesmith
Library beginning at 6 p.m. This program
celebrates in story and song eight great Americans
who carried the values of the Declaration forward
into our lives. Through the medium of ballads,
John traces Jeffersons vision as it dramatically
broadens with Lincolns reading, and gives impetus
to abolitionism and womens rights. Beginning
with Thomas Jefferson, Perrault presents an
overview of the evolution of the fundamental ideals
of the Republic with commentary and ballads
on many famous historical figures. He shows
how each of these figures overcome monumental
obstacles in the pursuit of liberty and equality.
Event is free, and open to the public. Call the
Nesmith Library at 432-7154 to register.

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Tuesday, October 20
Craft Club: Coloring Night, from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Join us at the Nesmith Library
for an evening of fun! Adult coloring books
have become increasingly popular to relieve
stress and calm the mind. We will use adult
coloring book sheets filled with whimsical and
ornate illustrations during a relaxing evening get
together. Event is free, open to the public, and all
supplies are provided. Space is limited. Call 4327154 to register.

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Dorothy C. Rosamilio
Dorothy C. (Donegan) Rosamilio, 95, of Nashua, formerly of Bedford, N.H., passed
away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2015, at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare. She was the
beloved wife of the late Anthony Rosamilio who died in 1992.
Born in Flushing, N.Y., Sept. 18, 1920, a daughter of the late Edmund M. and the late
Claire (Toomey) Donegan, she received her education in the Flushing school system.
Before retiring, Dorothy was employed as a Bookkeeper with Galmart in College
Point, N.Y., for several years. Previously, she was a Data Entry Specialist at Blue Cross
Blue Shield in Manhattan.
Among her many interests, Dorothy enjoyed traveling, fine dining and was an avid
follower of professional golf. She was a member of the Merrimack Senior Center.
Above all else, being all about family, she cherished her time with her children, grandchildren and
many friends.
Dorothy is survived by two sons, Robert Rosamilio and his wife Mei Jian-Rosamilio of North Bergen,
N.J., and Edmund Rosamilio and his wife Paula of Pelham; three grandchildren, Justin Rosamilio of
Manchester, Nol Rosamilio-Bitetto and her husband Frank of West Hartford, Conn., and Xiaoyu Wang of
North Bergen, N.J.; and several nephews.
She was also sister of the late Daniel Donegan, Edmund Donegan, Jr. and Doris Strain and longtime
companion of the late Louis Rocha.
Dorothy was adamant that everyone is to celebrate her life rather than mourn her passing.
In keeping in accordance with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are
invited to her Graveside Committal of ashes on Saturday morning, Oct. 3, at the Gibson Cemetery in
Pelham at 11 oclock.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400
Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.
E-condolences/directions at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the Pelham Funeral
Home, Pelham. (603) 635-3333.

Obituaries

bituaries

Thomas A. Boucher
Thomas A. Boucher, 74,
of Salem, and formerly of
Hudson, N.H., died Sept.
15, 2015, surrounded by his
loving family after a long
and courageous battle with
lymphoma.
He was born July 28,
1941, in Nashua, son of the
late Lucien and Roseanna
(Normandeau) Boucher.
Tom was the loving husband
of Anne (Devlin) Boucher of
Salem, with whom he shared 54
years of
marriage and happiness.
Tom was a letter carrier with the US Postal
Service for almost 30 years and later was employed
as a Real Estate Appraiser and Broker for over 20
years. Tom was an Army veteran who enjoyed
playing cards, traveling to casinos, and spending
time with family and friends. Tom found no greater
joy than that of spending time on Arlington Pond
with his beloved wife, children, and their families.
Besides his dear wife Anne, family members
include five children, Nadine Lambert and her
husband Alan of Hudson, Michele Walsh and her
husband Robert of Windham, Todd Boucher and

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his wife Dana of Manchester, Scott Boucher and

his wife Deana of Windham, Adam Boucher and
his wife Nita of Auburn; 25 grandchildren, Ryan,
Jenna, Jared, Cody, Tyler, Brittney, Taylor, Connor,
Garrett, Caleb, Brendan, Cameron, Courtney,
Kaleigh, Celine, Elyse, Alex, Nathan, Brett, Lilah,
Alayna, Billy, Derek, Nolan, and Colin; two greatgrandchildren, Colton and Jackson Thomas; a
brother, Gerald Boucher and his wife Christine of
Nashua; four sisters, Sandra Greenwood and her
husband John of Lilburn, Ga., Joanne Gosselin
and her husband Ronald and Connie Hawkins and
her husband Michael, all of Weare, Kathy Clayton
and her husband Ron of Wells River, Vt.; as well as
many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on Sept. 21 at St.
John XXIII Parish in St. John the Evangelist Church,
27 Library St. in Hudson. A graveside service was
held in St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
be made in Toms loving memory to the Wounded
Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.
org.
To share an online message of condolence with
the family, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.
The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson
was in charge of arrangements.

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6 - October 2, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Pelham High School to Create

a Tiled Mural

Warrant Article for Elderly Housing

Passes Unanimously

Kelsey Grimard, a 2014 Pelham High School graduate,

returned from her freshman year at Regis College to
help distribute plates, pastes, and tiles for those
who wished to paint.

Pelham tiles created for the new mosaic wall

by Doug Robinson
Pelham High Schools National Honor Society
has been working for two years, selling ceramic
tiles, in an effort to bring the community together
with the creation of a mural on one of the new
school walls.
The project has already raised $350 to be used
to offer graduating seniors scholarships from the
Pelham High School and the Pelhams National
Honor Society.
Once the tile had been painted, Time to Clay
offered to fire the tiles into the beautiful mosaics
they are.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

PHS Music Departments

Fundraiser will Put You to Sleep

Members of the Pelham High School Band surround one of the available mattresses being sold at its
fourth annual mattress sale. Nearly $15,000 has been raised for the Pelham High music program.

by Doug Robinson
For years, students throughout local school
systems have struggled to raise funds for their
organizations. Each year they hit up their
parents, friends, and family for candy, popcorn,
candle, and even cookie dough sales. The task is
dauntless.
However, the Pelham Music Department
has found a unique way to raise nearly $3,500
annually, for the past four years, without any doorto-door sales from their students.
The department has partnered with Custom
Fundraising Solutions and has conducted a
Mattress Sales in the high school gym.
Joe Matejka, president and CEO of Custom
Fundraising Solutions, commented, CFS

is dedicated to helping schools and our

communities. To date, we have given back over
$14 million to groups and youth organizations all
over the country.
In 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions was
born out of the idea to help kids raise money with
a unique approach that had never been used in
the fundraising industry.
In only four years, the music department has
almost completely funded their music program
needs with the annual fundraiser.
This year we are raising funds for our trip to
Philadelphia, stated music teacher Joe Mundy.
This has proven to be a real benefit to our
program and we appreciate our relationship with
Michael Logue of Custom Fundraising Solutions.

by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectmen conducted the deliberative
session for a Special Town Meeting on the evening
of Sept. 28, but there was little deliberation and
no objection to the proposed warrant article.
The article presented during the deliberative
session asks voters to authorize selectmen to
enter into an option to lease agreement with the
Windham Housing Authority for approximately 10
acres of town-owned land on the rear portion of
the towns municipal complex off Fellows Road,
for the sum of $1. This is the area where the
Nesmith Library, the Windham Police Department
and Windham Fire Department are located.
This property would be used by the Windham
Housing Authority to develop elderly housing in
the community. This authorization would also
include the subsequent authority to execute an
actual lease agreement.
Any eventual lease agreement would
incorporate the following general terms:
A term of not less than 99 years shall be
stipulated;
The base annual rent shall be $1, plus
provision for payments in lieu of taxes, as
allowed by state law;
The lessee shall be responsible for all
maintenance and repair to the premises and
any buildings thereon, and shall hold the
Town of Windham harmless from any liability
arising from the premises;
The use of this property shall be restricted
to elderly housing development, to be built
within three years of the date of the lease,
operated by the Windham Housing Authority
(or such other permitted assignee as approved
by the board of selectmen);
The authorization to enter into the option
shall continue for one year, and shall provide
that the option must be exercised within three
years, or the authority granted by the voters
shall expire.
The proposed warrant article is being
recommended unanimously (5 to 0) by the
Windham Board of Selectmen. Any elderly
housing constructed on this parcel of land would
include rental apartments only, for those age 62
and older.
Town Administrator David Sullivan explained
some of the background leading up to the
proposed warrant article. The Windham Housing
Authority, a local agency, was established in
1993. In 1998, after several years of research and
vetting, the WHA went to Town Meeting with a
warrant article similar to the one currently being
proposed. According to Sullivan, the proposal

won the overwhelming approval of voters and

continued to retain its popularity with voters for
subsequent years. Unfortunately, however, federal
funding for the project was not forthcoming,
due to the fact that Windham has no designated
affordable family housing (apartments). Windham
was turned down for funding four years in a
row due to this situation. The warrant article
approved by voters, previously, expired in March
of 2012. As a result, the proposed elderly housing
development was put on the back burner.
Just a few weeks ago, however, Charlie
McMahon, chairman of the WHA, came to
selectmen with the news that the federal rules had
changed and Windham might now be eligible for
federal money. It was at this point that McMahon
requested a Special Town Meeting be scheduled
and selectmen concurred. Due to the scheduling
of grant funding, it is paramount that permission
be gained from voters as soon as possible.
This is a real need in our town, McMahon
told those who gathered in town hall to attend
the deliberative session. It has been so for many
years. Its sad that so many elderly long-term
residents have to leave town because of rising
expenses, McMahon continued. Its needed
now more than ever, he noted. Approximately
18 residents attended, most of who were within
the age range that would be served by the housing
proposal.
Selectman Ross McLeod was one of only a
couple people who posed a question. McLeod
wanted to know if preference could be given to
elderly Windham residents, rather than renting
apartments to those coming to Windham from
elsewhere.
Town Counsel Bernie Campbell said that the
process in place would not allow residential
restrictions. All applicants must be treated on an
equal basis, Campbell explained. Attorney Susan
Manchester, also in the audience, said Windham
could not legally restrict rentership to Windham
residents.
Generally speaking, though, Manchester
added, these types of developments tend to be
primarily occupied by local residents.
Its a good project, long-time Windham
resident Tom Case said, It should have happened
years ago. Selectmens Vice-Chairman Joel
Desilets also spoke in favor of the project. This is
a great opportunity for Windham seniors.
Registered voters will get their chance to have
a say on the upcoming Special Election Day,
scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open
at Windham High School from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Town Clerks Fee Adjusted

by Barbara OBrien
Windhams town clerk, currently Nicole Merrill
Bottai, is not on salary. She does not receive any
town-provided benefits. She is paid based on the
various fees collected through her office.
For more than 30 years, since 1983, the fee
paid to the town clerk, an elected position, had
been $1 per transaction, based on state statute. A
number of years ago, however, selectmen, feeling
that the fee was too low, added 50 cents per
transaction from the town budget.
The formula changed, however, when the State
of New Hampshire doubled the per transaction
fee, effective this past July 1. The state now allows
the town clerk to keep $2 from each transaction,
including motor vehicle and dog registration, as
well as others. Based on this formula, Bottai now
earns $2.50 per transaction, taking into account
the 50 cents provided from town coffers.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he feels
that the fee was increased, not to enhance the
town clerks income, but to provide more revenue
to the town for the operation of the town clerks
office. According to statistics discussed during the
meeting last month, the Windham Town Clerks
Office handles about 19,000 transactions per year.
The increase in the allowed fee nearly doubles
the amount earned by the town clerk; going from
$1.50 per transaction prior to July 1, up to $2.50
per transaction for the past few months.

The increase would mean the town clerks annual

income going from about $28,500 in fees all the
way up to $47,500.
Bottai, who attended the meeting, reiterated
from earlier meetings, that she is willing to discuss
salary versus fees with the selectmen. Lets go
to the table and negotiate, Bottai said. Town
Administrator David Sullivan noted that Windham
is one of a very few towns in New Hampshire that
still compensate their town clerks based on fees.
On a motion by Selectman Hohenberger, it
was decided that the 50 cents contributed to
each fee-based transaction through the town,
would be rescinded, effective Oct. 1. The other
four selectmen agreed with Hohenbergers
motion unanimously. As of Oct. 1, Bottai will
receive $2 from each transaction; approximately
$38,000 based on the current number of annual
transactions.
It was also decided that a future discussion will
be held regarding the benefits of salary versus
fee-based income. As the town clerk is an elected
official, not a town employee, the discussion
will be held in public. Town officials will
obtain information from surrounding towns and
applicable state statutes. Were not talking about
a higher salary or a lower salary, just which is
preferable, salary or fee, commented Selectman
Joel Desilets.

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Hearing Set in Superior Court for Adequacy Aid Lawsuit

by Barbara OBrien
In response to the City of Dovers legal action against the State of
New Hampshire, regarding the states alleged failure to adequately
provide aid to certain communities statewide, including Dover
and the Town of Windham, Strafford County Superior Court has
scheduled the matter for a hearing on Oct. 26, beginning at 9 a.m.
Although Windham is not participating in the lawsuit against the
state, letters of support have been forwarded to the Strafford County
Superior Court from both the Windham School Board and the
Windham Board of Selectmen. On the recommendation of Dovers
legal counsel, it was decided that other communities that have
been faced with the loss of significant adequacy aid to education,
for several years, should take a wait-and-see attitude, as the
decision rendered in Dovers case will also apply to other affected
communities.
In the meantime, according to Dovers City Manager J. Michael
Joyal, Jr., the State of New Hampshire has consented to having
any final court decision in favor of eliminating the cap retroactive
to Sept. 1, 2015, at least as it relates to the current year adequacy
payment. The state has also consented that the final decision will
be applicable statewide and not just specific to the City of Dover,
Joyal said. At a later time, Dover may launch a lawsuit attempting to

recover all adequate aid funding lost in the previous years.

Joyal expressed his sincere appreciation to all other communities
that have responded to our earlier request for adopting and sharing
a resolution in support of eliminating the cap. Joyal also asked that
any communities that have not yet supported the legal action against
the state to please consider doing so in writing, prior to the Oct. 26
hearing.
Windham Selectman Ross McLeod, an attorney, has been
paramount in getting Windham involved in supporting Dovers legal
action. He also attended a joint meeting regarding the issue that was
held in Concord several weeks ago. When asked to evaluate the
status of the lawsuit, as Dover prepares to move forward to Superior
Court, McLeod offered the following comments.
I hate to prognosticate these things, but Ill say that Judge Tucker
is well-suited for this type of case, and Dover has to like that he will
be ruling on this suit, McLeod said. From my experience at the
County Attorneys Office, where I had to routinely appear before
him when he was in Hillsborough-North Superior Court, he would
tune out the tangential issues and dive into the minutia of a statute
that was at the core of the issue and rule accordingly. So, I have
to believe that he will find no basis for the seemingly arbitrary 108%
cap, that is currently in place, McLeod said. As worded in the

statute, it is unequivocally and entirely unsupported by anything and

is instead seemingly randomly pulled out of thin air.
However, McLeod asked rhetorically, does that make it
unconstitutional? Does that make the statute operate to prevent
some towns from being provided the full funding for an adequate
education? he asked. Clearly, the statute provides for funding
toward an adequate education, but do some towns get full funding,
while others get only partial funding? he continued. I hope that
Dover argues its high growth has placed it in an unequal position
relative to other towns, as I think that will be a strong argument to
illustrate how it is no longer equal before the law with other towns,
McLeod stated.
As written, the statute most harms those towns that most need
the funding and discriminates against towns that are growing
their school populations by more than 8 percent, McLeod said.
Windham is one of those towns that continues to defy what is
occurring in surrounding communities. While other towns have
stagnant population growth, Windham continues to see unabated
growth, both in its town and school district. Since the cap was
instituted on adequacy aid, several years ago, Windham has been
short-changed by about $11.7 million.

Two Pelham Firefighters Recognized for Extraordinary Heroism

Lt. John Ignatowicz

submitted by Dave Danielson, NH Fire Standards

and Training and EMS Commission
Pelham firefighters Lt. John Ignatowicz and
Firefighter David Johnstone were awarded the
New Hampshire Committee of Merit Medal
of Valor, Class 2. The medal is awarded to
New Hampshire firefighters who distinguish
themselves by extraordinary heroism in the line of
duty, generally at extreme risk of life.
On Jan. 23, 2015, Pelham Fire dispatched on
a report of two people trapped in a structure fire.
Learning that those trapped would be in the rear
of the building on the second floor, Lt. Ignatowicz
and Firefighter Johnstone were instructed to enter
a second-floor window to search for possible
victims. While the search was underway fire
intensified on the first floor corner affecting the
second-floor rescue. Ignatowicz and Johnstone
located a victim and worked to remove him
through a second-floor window. The victim was
located at the top of the stairs in a bathroom with

reported very high heat conditions. The victim

had suffered cardiac arrest was treated at the
scene and evacuate by a Londonderry ambulance
and engine crew. Despite the heroic efforts of
Ignatowicz and Johnstone, the victim did not
survive his injuries.
A second victim, who had jumped from the
second floor, was located on the front lawn with
leg injuries and was assisted by police officers and
bystanders.
The Committee of Merit Awards program was
started in 1987 to recognize outstanding acts of
heroism, courage, and performance beyond the
call of duty. In the fall of 2005 a cooperative
event was initiated to honor those of the NH
Emergency Medical Service for acts of heroism
and those who demonstrate exemplary service
and accomplishments.
The New Hampshire Fire Standards and
Training and EMS Commission administers the
program through the NH Fire Academy.

Firefighter David Johnstone

Town Hires Outside Contractor to Assist with Cleaning Chores

by Barbara OBrien
Several weeks ago, on the recommendation of town employees,
selectmen decided to put cleaning services out to bid. Jack
McCartney and Dave Poulson, along with Town Administrator David
Sullivan, had said the existing staff of four maintenance employees
had more work than they had the time to complete.
During the recent bid process, six custodial companies responded.

The bids received ranged from a low of $16.75 per hour to $21.50
per hour.
On Sullivans recommendation, selectmen decided unanimously
to contract with the low bidder; The Best of the Best Cleaning
Services, out of Nashua,N.H. Selectmen Al Letizio, Jr., Joel
Desilets, Roger Hohenberger, Ross McLeod and Bruce Breton
approved the contract through March of 2017.

Local Political Organizations Granted Use

of Town Hall at No Cost
by Barbara OBrien
At the request of State Representative David Bates of Windham,
selectmen have unanimously agreed to allow local political
organizations to use the historic Windham Town Hall for events
free of charge.
Bates, who addressed the issue on several occasions, pointed
out that other local non-profit organizations have the right to use

the facility for their events without having to pay any fee.
After a brief discussion, Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Joel Desilets and Selectmen Bruce Breton, Roger Hohenberger
and Ross McLeod agreed to add organizations such as the
Windham Republican and Windham Democratic committees to
the list of organizations allowed to use the facility at no charge.

In My Opinion...

by Representative David Bates

Democrats Dizzying Spin

on Passing State Budget
by Representative David Bates,
Windham GOP Chairman
Ray Buckley, the chairman
of the Democrat Party, is
either downright certifiable
or he must think NH citizens
are so stupid that they will
believe him if he says black
is white, day is night, or the
state budget passed last week
Thanks to Governor Hassans
strong bipartisan leadership.
The exact same budget that Governor Maggie
Hassan vetoed in June just became law because
the legislature overrode her veto by overwhelming
votes. The only reason imaginable for this
Republican crafted budget being called bipartisan
now is that this time nearly every Democrat
changed their position and voted to override the
governors veto. Yes, thats right all the Democrats
actually did vote against it before they voted for it.
Its clear that Democrats depend on lowinformation voters, but its astounding that they
think the people of NH are ignorant enough to
swallow this schitzo rewrite of recent history. The
headline for Ray Buckleys statement on the NH
Democrat Party website says, NHDP Applauds
Governor Hassans Leadership to Secure Passage
of Fiscally Responsible, Bipartisan Budget Deal.
Ray Buckley is welcome to applaud the
governor for getting her own veto overridden if
he wants, but the citizens of New Hampshire
should be insulted that Buckley expects them to
believe the rest of his spin. Furthermore, they
should be outraged that Governor Hassan and all
the Democrats delayed approving this fiscally
responsible budget as long as they did. Funding
for critical programs and services was delayed for
nearly three months because Democrats fought to
hold up passage of the state budget they claimed
was unbalanced, reckless, and irresponsible. Oh,
wait, now they call it bipartisan and agree its
fiscally responsible - go figure.
In her veto message, Governor Hassan said, I
have vetoed the budget passed by the legislature
because it is unbalanced, makes false promises
about what it funds, and gives unpaid-for tax
giveaways to big corporations, many based out-

of-state, at the expense of critical economic

priorities, including higher education, health care,
public safety and transportation. The long-term
impact of these unpaid-for corporate tax cuts will
create a more than $90 million hole in future
budgets, further eroding our ability to encourage
economic growth.
That is a small sample of how Governor Hassan
and other Democrats were constantly criticizing
the state budget that the Republican-controlled
legislature passed without a single Democrat
vote. To be clear, in June every Democrat in both
the House and Senate voted against that budget.
Why? If the budget was so unacceptable then,
why now, 84 days later, is it suddenly a fiscally
responsible bipartisan budget?
Now that Democrats have completely
capitulated on their opposition to this budget, it is
obvious that they had no valid reason for causing
the last three months of dysfunctional partisan
gridlock. Do they now acknowledge that the
Governors dramatic claims in her veto message
were baseless? Did they know all along that
the dire warnings about what this budget would
do to New Hampshires future were fictional
fabrications?
The people of New Hampshire deserve an
explanation of why Governor Hassan and every
Democrat legislator caused the state to resort to
Washington-style government management by
operating without a budget under a continuing
resolution for the past three months. There has
been much speculation about Maggie Hassans
desire to run for the United States Senate against
Kelly Ayotte, but the last thing New Hampshire
needs is more failed leadership in Washington
like Maggie Hassan has displayed as governor.
In My Opinion is strictly an OP-ED column that
stands on the opinion of one writer, Representative
David Bates, as opposed to a newspaper reporter
who does not provide an opinion but reports the
facts. This column, in many instances, is a counterpoint to published stories and does not reflect
the unbiased reporting policy of the Pelham-Windham News or the opinion of the management,
advertisers and ownership of Area News Group.

Sullivan said that the contracted services will be used to augment

the existing four employees, each of whom works 40 hours per
week. The contracted service staff will work approximately 16 hours
per week.

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supporting them, maybe these activities are meant to destabilize our

country and, seemingly Obama supports it.
What galls many is it is the rotten reporting by the Government
Media is the false foundation of lies the entire movement is based
upon. If all the victims of police violence had complied with the
police commands to submit, all would be alive today. But the false
narratives, enhanced by interference by then Attorney General Holder
at Baracks request, continues unabated, destroying Ferguson, Baltimore,
and many other urban neighborhoods across the country predicated
upon false information.
Last week, heads of BLM met with Obamas chief aide, Valerie Jarrett,
to discuss the Administrations proposals for the policing. We heard that
Obama is encouraging the movement. I thought he was President and
the head of the branch of Government to enforce e the laws? Shouldnt
the heads of BLM be arrested for inciting riots?
All these charges of racism fly in the face of the reality of the
significant amount of interracial marriage, the number of minorities
running companies, the number of major US cities run by blacks, and
full integration of legal immigrants into Americans. Assimilated and
enthusiastic to be in America and enjoying the unique freedoms of our
Constitution, legal immigrants in particular are angry at those tearing at
the fabric of our society claiming racism.
One must ask what Obamas end game is? I mean a visit to the White
House is an endorsement by the Administration. Added to the silence
on the part of our President supporting the police, and American
citizens wonder what kind of person is in the White House. Is he a
closet Black Panther? Or is he simply the pawn of those who wish to see
our country destroyed? It is hard to tell.
Bill Weimar, Salem

Pelham Clean Up Day Sweeps the Town

by Kaela Law and Doug Robinson
A group of about 50 volunteers took to the streets of
Pelham to clean up litter from alongside roadways in town.
Meghan Lee, a private citizen, took it upon herself to dream
up and organize this event that took place on Saturday,
Sept. 26.
Residents met in the morning at the VFW on Main Street
for coffee and donuts, to receive their street assignments,
trash bags, and yellow reflective vests. Volunteers
concentrated on busy throughways in town with the highest
potential for trash discarded out of car windows. Main
Street, Atwood, Tallant, Hazen, Mammoth and Nashua
roads were on the primary list for trash pick up during the
three-hour cleanup effort.
Liquor and beer bottles and cans amounted for a
majority of the garbage we collected, said one volunteer.
A concerning statistic indeed. Dunkin Donuts cups made
up the rest.
The strangest things we found were a pair of pants
and a smashed toilet seat, reported a youth from the First
Congregational Church. Michelle Elie, the boys mother, was happy
to have volunteered.
We need more events like this in town, Elie said, I met some
wonderful people today and showed my son what community is all
about.
Many residents in town have expressed their thanks to Meghan
Lee for putting this event together via the Pelham Clean Up Days
Facebook page. Lee used the social media outlet to arouse the
interest and commitment of the volunteers.
The clean up on Dutton Road is amazing! reads one post, Good
job to all who picked up.
Volunteers reconvened at the VFW for pizza, music and raffle
prizes to celebrate a job well done. All items for the event were
donated by local businesses.
Everyone was so gracious and helpful, Lee commented.
I wish to thank everyone who helped, especially the wonderful folks
who donated food and materials for this event.

All the volunteers who donated their time to clean up Pelham

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Tools of the trade for anyone who volunteered to participate

in Pelhams Clean Up Day

Everyone was so gracious and so helpful, commented event organizer Meghan

Lee. I wish to thank everyone who helped, especially the wonderful folks who
donated food and materials for this event.

Working as a team, the volunteers were broken down into smaller groups
and assigned to a specific area of Pelham.

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Teachers in space! Or at least space-simulations.

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Old Home Day- continued from front page

staff photos by Doug Robinson

Enterprise Bank was one of the many beautiful floats who participated in the parade.

As a young Girl Scout, Kate Blais, now a senior at

Pelham High, first met Kelly Ayotte when she was
NH attorney general. Kate went on to earn her Girl
Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. Kate wants
to be a psychiatric nurse to help veterans.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

By 9 oclock people had gathered for the reading

of the auction rules and soon there was lively bidding
with the winning bidders wearing big grins throughout
the day. If an item was up that you werent interested
in, a quick trip to the adjoining white elephant tent
provided a bargain lovers picnic of goods.
The kids games entertained the younger visitors,
and kids of all ages visited the various food booths
and the Country Store for Homemade Goodies.
Entertainment also began at 9 a.m. and was kicked
off by the Muldoon Park Band, who played popular
songs from the 60s through the music of today. By
10:30 the seats in the audience were filled for the
entertaining and fast-paced karate demonstration by
Family Martial Arts.
OHalloran Irish Step Dancers followed and kept
the audiences toes tapping. Irish step dancing
originated in the 1750s and is still very popular
today. The OHalloran Irish Step Dancers is a noncompetitive dance troupe where all ages and both
male and female can learn, enjoy and perform. The
troupe is non-profit and entertains at community
events for free. The dancers wear costumes that are
very elaborate and beautiful.
There were more vendors and more things to
see and this year than ever before. Kids built sand
sculptures or decorated Frisbees. Some got their faces
painted or a henna tattoo painted on their hands and
arms. Many people were buying things some for
Christmas.
Keith Humphrey followed the dancers and
entertained with an unplugged acoustic Indie-pop
concert. He played songs from his recently released
CD. By the time he started, the seats in the audience
were filled with people having a snack, drinking

in the evening.
As morning changed into afternoon, new people arrived. Many of
them were looking for lunch and a chance to hear the Liberty Band
before the parade started.
As it drew closer to parade time, people began to claim their best
viewing seats along the route. After the parade it was definitely
time to sit in the audience, listen to the Windham Band and then
do a bit more shopping before it was time for supper. Once again a
successful Old Home Day that has brought together the community
for more than a century.
A 109-Year-Old Tradition Thrives in Pelham
For 109 years, the First Congregational Church of Pelham has
hosted the Annual Pelham Old Home Day. This years theme was
Hand in Hand with Those Who Serve.
The year was 1906 when the New Hampshire governor asked for
a statewide celebration of Old Home Days. The first Old Home
Day was celebrated in Pelham on August 18, 1906.
August was selected as the month to celebrate Old Home
Days because the farming communities were between harvests.
Farmers were not known for having summer vacations. Pelham
was championing its place on the new Electric Railroad System
between the points of Lowell, Mass., and Canobie Lake/Salem, N.H.
Wednesday was an excellent day for this event.
According to Pelham Old Home Day history, Businesses closed
in Lowell for the afternoon and their day in the country benefited
the people of Pelham. The first celebration in 1906 reunited the
Greeley Singers. A souvenir book with ads and pictures was
available. It was a time of speeches and a dinner at the Pilgrim Hall
sponsored by the ladies of the Congregational Church. Several years
later a parade and sporting events were added to the venue. The

Staff photo by Lynne Ober

Molly flips head over heels as she

marches in the Old Home Day parade.

something cool and resting their

feet.
He was followed by the dancers
from Dance Concepts, a competitive
dance troupe that has performed
all over, including at Disneyland.
Their performance was lively and
the music was again lively and toetapping.
Pies were dropped off for the Pretty
Pie contest later, and the kitchen was
filled with energetic cooks preparing
for the supper that would be offered

Boy, it feels so good crossing the finish line.

Len Lathrop, publisher and editor of the Pelham~Windham News, drives his
antique truck in the parade, accompanied by members of the Pelham VFW.

Fifth Fireghter- continued from front page

Its a matter of safety,
Moultenbrey continued. All were
looking for is adequate staffing.
Chief McPherson commented that
the loss of the fifth firefighter has
been going on for quite a while.
Its like playing Russian Roulette.
McPherson said he is in full support
of having five firefighters on duty all
the time.
A motion by Selectman Bruce Breton to provide an additional
$7,000 to the fire departments budget to cover five firefighters for
the remainder of 2015 barely passed scrutiny, however, passing
by a vote of 3 to 2. Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio, Jr.
and Selectmen Ross McLeod and Bruce Breton. Voting against
expending the extra money to accomplish the goal were Vice
Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectman Roger Hohenberger.

After the vote, Hohenberger said he

believes that the Windham Fire Department
is already operated safely. Were already
in trouble with the budget this year,
Hohenberger commented. Look at this
next year! Desilets did not comment on his
opposing vote. Selectman McLeod summed
up his feelings by saying, Its a matter of risk
management.
In other fire department business, the contract for dispatching
through the Derry Fire Department was unanimously (5 to 0)
extended another five years. The extension includes an annual
5 percent increase, with the first year (2016) costing Windham
approximately $99,000 and the final year (2020) totaling $121,000.
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From a craft fair, to an auction, 5k race to a pie eating contest, a
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While kids were amused with games and rides, parents
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Home Improvement Projects Perfect for Fall

Page 10
October 2

Home improvement projects can add value to a

home and do-it-yourselfers know the sweat-equity
that goes into such projects can give homeowners a greater sense of pride in their homes. But
no two home improvement projects are the
same, and homeowners should know that certain
projects are best tackled during certain times of
the year.
Fall is a great season to work on your house,
as the weather is often at its most agreeable
once the summer heat has gone and before
winter weather arrives. The following are a
handful of fall-friendly home improvement
projects for homeowners looking to improve
their homes.

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fall can save you from unnecessarily high heating

bills come the winter. Addressing leaky windows
also makes a home more comfortable for its
inhabitants.
Fall is the ideal time to address a homes
windows because the temperature outside tends
to be pleasant. This means you likely wont have
to make much of an effort to offset the elements,
and open windows in the fall wont make your
homes interior very hot or cold like they might if
you were to tackle the project during the summer
or winter.
Fixing the oors
Wood flooring is a hot commodity for many
homeowners. But not all flooring can be added
to a home at any time of year. Thats because
certain types of flooring employ adhesives that
need temperatures inside the home to be within
a certain range, and that range is often within 70o
to 80o F, which makes fall a great time to install
such floors. Colder temperatures can make it difficult for the flooring to dry and bond, which will
prove problematic down the road. Whats more,
many people entertain friends and family come
late fall and into the holiday season, and it can
be difficult to do so if you are busy installing new
flooring.

Roof repair
Whether youre repairing or replacing the roof, fall is a great time of
year to dust off the ladder and get
some work done on your roof for a
variety of reasons. First and foremost,
fall is ideal for roof work because
you wont have to be up on the roof
with the summer heat bearing down
on you. This can make the project
move along more quickly, which is
especially beneficial if you are paying
Fall is an ideal time of year to tackle home painting projects.
laborers to work on the roof. The fewer
hours workers are fixing your roof, the
Painting projects
less you will be paying in labor costs.
Painting is another home improvement project that seems tailor-made for fall. A fresh
In addition, fixing up the roof in the fall ensures those winter storms, be it
coat of paint or a new color scheme around the house can give a home an entirely
new look and feel. But paint can be pungent and the aromas may last if its applied at
rain or snow, wont find their way into your home via leaks. A leaky roof in
a time of year when it cant dry while the windows are wide open. Paint fumes inside
winter is hard to fix, as the roof surface could be treacherous in the winter
and winter winds can make it dangerous to be up on the roof at all. Addressa home can make the home uninhabitable, but painting at a time of year like the fall,
when you can keep the windows open during and after the project, can help air the
ing leaks in the fall can prevent damage to your homes interior, which can
home out.
mount up if a leaky roof is not addressed until the following spring.
But interior painting isnt the only painting project homeowners can tackle in the fall.
Many exterior paints are temperature-sensitive and need the temperature outside to be
Window work
When the weather outside gets frightful, poorly insulated windows can
above 40o F. Paint that freezes wont dry properly, and homeowners might be left with
a costly and unsightly mistake on their hands. Fall temperatures tend to be amenable to
allow cold air into the home. That often has a trickle-down effect on finances,
both interior and exterior painting projects, just be sure to check the weather forecast
forcing you to turn up the thermostat in an attempt to offset the cold air pourbefore making your first brush stroke.
ing into the home. Whether you need your windows replaced or simply need
to patch up any leaks, a proactive approach to leaky or older windows in the

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Using a modern insulation material, such as spray foam insulation,
in crawl spaces helps reduce airborne irritants and promotes better
indoor air quality.
Properly insulated crawl spaces control moisture and air seal and
save on energy bills while improving occupant comfort.
The United States Department of Energy suggests homeowners
properly insulate the crawl space within their homes to protect from
two main problems. Firstly, by maintaining an acceptable temperature
within the crawl space during winter, homeowners can avoid cold,
uncomfortable floors above. Secondly, removing excess humidity in
crawl spaces during the warmer summer months can decrease the
chances of mold growth or buckling hardwood floors above.
Spray foam insulation, like that available from innovators like
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PHS Field Hockey Hands

Big Bagel to John Stark
by Len Lathrop
The Pythons Field Hockey ladies opened the
schools homecoming weekend with a monstrous
win over John Stark High School. When the
final buzzer sounded the score was 10-0. Coach
Pattie Stilphen believes that the results might be a
school record.
This win brought the teams record to 6 and 2.
Goals were scored by Shannon Weisensee, 3, for
a hat trick. Also with a hat trick was McKenna
Gosselin. Scoring one goal a piece were Emily
Bevens, Hannah Austin, Amy Granfield and
Kaleigh Gordon. Coach Stilphen remarked that
the Emily Bevens goal was a textbook shot from
the top of the circle. Assists when to Lilly Shlimon
- two, McKenna Gosselin - two, as well as one
each to Shannon Weisensee, Alyssa Janak, Emily
McKenna Gosselin sets up the John Stark defender
Bevens. In goal was Ryan Atkins who must have
for one of her goals.
been bored as she made no saves on no shots.
Stilphen spoke
of her team,
remarking that
depth in the
forward line
and midfield
produces
multiple scorers.
The team has
worked hard on
individual and
team skills this
year. The coach
believes strong
returning players
and a promising
sophomore class
makes them
competitive this
year.
Shannon Weisensee easily pushes one into the net after the Stark goalie is out of position.
At press time,
the Lady Pythons
are ranked
number 5 in the
NHIAA D3 charts
having defeated
Conant on Tuesday,
5-0. On Friday, Oct.
2, Sanborn High
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its 6-3 record to the
Harris Family Field
for a show down.

Staff photos
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Thumbs down to the family

near Robin Drive and Marsh
Road that keeps several dogs
outside all day long, every
day. These poor dogs bark
constantly. If you are going to
have them, spend some time
with them and, dont treat them
like an alarm system. Not only
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Thumbs up, way up to all
the people who use their turn
circle of corruption that chooses a company to
signals when they dive into the circle of blending
reassess Windham and that company is owned by
finesse. Thumbs down to the knuckleheads who
the son of one of the Windhams business people.
like to play chicken, or stop and wait till nearly all
Conflict of interest much?
the traffic has cleared the circle.
Thumbs up to the young man who won the
Thumbs up to the Pelham Police Department
Old Home Day 5K. Not only did he run it in very
for manning the intersection at Sherburne and
impressive time, he then refused a prize, I think
Mammoth Roads during rush hour traffic. It
because he was running with his team from
certainly helps the flow of traffic trying to get on
Pelham High School. A good athlete with good
to Mammoth Road and also prevents the cars
character, nice to see. Nice job, kid!
traveling north from driving in the breakdown
lane. Please keep it up!
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Louie Fineman
and Judge Lynch have done so much for Pelham.
Thumbs up. A huge thank you to Sr. Maria
Sticking with just the fire station, donated 14 acres
and the staff at PMA in Hudson for their warm
of land with some stipulations. Not to go over
welcome to all of the former SPCS students.
everything again they ignored what they wanted,
Everyone at PMA went above and beyond to
not only that but built the station sideways, flat
ensure our children were accepted and wanted.
roof and all. It looks terrible. Now to the bank
Its no wonder why PMA is thriving with the
that Mr. Fineman et al built and helped so many
leadership they have with Sr. Maria Rosa.
people in town. I personally think Mr. Finemans
picture should be hung back up instead of being
Thumbs down to Windham and the inner
in storage. A little respect goes
a long way. And to boot the
people in charge of Santander
Bank wanted to paint over the
painting of Pelham that the
artist from Lowell did for the
old bank. All together it is
all shameful. Thumbs down,
Pelham.
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Thumbs up, a big thumbs up,

to Hannaford Supermarket in
Pelham for their incredible and
generous support of Pelhams
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sense of community spirit-Bravo!
Thumbs down to those coaches and/or parents
who allow cross country runners to run Bush Hill
mid- to late afternoons, a road that is narrow with
lots of curves and a thick tree canopy that creates
darkness and shadows making it difficult at times,
to see the runners. These kids do, however, run
on the correct side of the road (facing traffic);
however, some run in groups of two to three
abreast.

busy evening commute. I travel that road every

evening after work and it is such a nightmare! I
have had to wait in traffic for as much as 20 to 30
minutes during bad weather, trying to turn left on
Mammoth road. Even in good weather the wait
can be 15 to 20 minutes. I am so happy to see
an officer there to help relieve the worst of the
anxiety of my drive from South Nashua. Thank
you so much for helping those of us who have
to suffer through this ordeal daily, and not to
mention keeping safety in our nest interest. Please
keep it up!

Thumbs up to vaccines!

Thumbs down to moving the blue Harris

Pelham Inn sign on Route 38 up near Youngs
Thumbs up to the Old Home Day dinner! The
Crossing. When trying to pull on to Route 38
pulled pork was delicious as were the other sides
south, from Youngs Crossing, the sign directly
that came with it. Such a great change from the
blocks the view of traffic traveling north on Route
38. One has to pull on to 38
to see oncoming traffic. Its
even worse at night because the
sign is completely black and it
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Thumbs down to hypocrites!

Dont
you just love people with
603-204-8581 religious
statues in their yard but
treat their neighbors like crap!
Love thy neighbor as thy self - sound familiar?

Senior Discounts

chicken dinner. I hope you have Pulled Pork

again next year but without the loud music. The
gentleman was very good but it was too loud. You
could not have a pleasant conversation. Thumbs
up to all.

Thumbs up. Regarding the pipeline, if

its passing through your property it will be
underground and you will be receiving a royalty.
Why would you be against it? If its not on your
property, it isnt bothering you, again, why would
you be against it? We need diversified energy
for competition in pricing. There are thousands
of miles of above and underground piping in this
country for oil and gas with very little damage.
I dont understand the No Pipeline signs. Why
dont we also take down all of the telephone poles
with the electric power lines and go back to oil
lanterns. I may be wrong, but thats my take.
Thumbs up, again and again, to the Pelham
Police Department for having an officer directing
traffic at the end of Sherburne Road during the

Thumbs down to the people who place

garbage bags to cover over the handicap parking
signs in a local park, Muldoon. Shame on you.
Thumbs up to installing a fence or security
barrier in front of the high school addition. If that
drunk driver had gone to the right than to the left
we would have lost more than our power. Thats a
priority, ASAP.
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submitted by Pelham Police Department

On Sept. 22, at approximately 11:55 p.m., officers were dealing
with a disorderly prisoner that kicked and broke the holding cell at
the Pelham Police Department. As they were putting that prisoner
into a jail cell the power went out. The generator turned on and
the emergency lines began to ring. Dispatch received a call that a
vehicle had crashed at the intersection of Marsh and Burns Road.
Officers responded to the crash and located one vehicle into a
pole. The pole snapped as a result of the impact and was across
Marsh Road, forcing an immediate road closure. Officers were
able to get all three occupants safely away from the vehicle. They
made contact with the operator of the vehicle and identified her as
Tanisha Rivera, 32, of Lowell, Mass. Rivera told officers that she was
operating her black 2007 Acura TL northbound on Marsh Road when
she struck the pole. She stated that she was driving to a friends
house when she struck the pole. Rivera had her two children in the
vehicle at the time of the crash, ages 12 and 7.
Rivera was arrested on the scene and charged with Aggravated
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, two additional counts of
Driving Under the Influence, and Operating with a Suspended
License. Her children were transported by Pelham Fire to Lowell
General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. One child
suffered an ankle injury.
Rivera declined services of a bail commissioner and was
transported to Valley Street Jail in Manchester. She was video
arraigned at the Salem District Court Sept. 23. Her children were

released to the custody of

their father at the hospital.
As a result of the crash,
Marsh Road remained
closed until after the evening
commute. Power outages
were expected throughout
the day as the utility crews
repaired the pole.
The crash was directly in
front of Pelham High School.
As a result of the road
closure and power outage,
the Pelham Schools were
forced to close for the day.
The disorderly male
prisoner, Antonia Gayi, 22,
from Methuen, Mass., had
Antonia Gayi
been arrested for Disorderly
Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
He was intoxicated and at a Pelham residence and had refused
to leave. The homeowners contacted the police department and
requested assistance having him removed from the property. When
officers arrived, Gayi refused to leave and began resisting arrest and
fighting with the officers. As a result officers deployed their taser and
administered a drive stun to Gayi. He was arrested and transported

Courtesy photos

wheel shortly
before the
SUV crashed.
The
investigation
remains
active at
this time;
however, the
crash appears
to be the
result of drug
impairment.
Charges are anticipated at the conclusion of the investigation.

Tanisha Rivera, driver of the 2007 Acura TL

to the police department. Neither the officers nor Gayi
were injured.
Back at the police department Gayi continued to fight with
officers. He kicked the holding cell door breaking the bolt. He
refused services of the bail commissioner and was also video
arraigned on Sept. 23 at the Salem District Court. Gayi was charged
with two additional counts of Criminal Mischief.

Hearing a Fairy Tale

of Gardening

Rollover Crash Results in MedFlight

submitted by Pelham Police Department
On Sunday, Sept. 27, at approximately 3:30 p.m., dispatch
received two 9-1-1 calls reporting a single-vehicle rollover
on Old Gage Hill Road. Pelham Police and Fire responded
immediately. A caller updated dispatch that the vehicle was on
fire with the occupant still inside as first responders made their
way to the crash.
The Pelham Fire Department ambulance crew was returning
to town from a previous transport to a Methuen, Mass.,
hospital. They arrived to the crash scene first and discovered
that the fire had been extinguished by a Good Samaritan.
Officers arrived on scene moments later and observed a 2007
Honda CRV resting on its passenger side. The SUV crossed
completely over the opposite lane of travel and was facing
south on the northbound shoulder of Old Gage Hill Road.
They noticed the CRV drove across the middle of the front lawn
of a residence in the area before it rolled into Old Gage Hill
Road.
Pelham Fire and Police personnel worked together to
break the windshield and free the unconscious, unresponsive
driver from the vehicle. The driver was stabilized by fire
personnel after being removed from the SUV. He was
transported via Pelham Ambulance to a nearby landing zone
to meet the Boston MedFlight helicopter. The driver regained
consciousness shortly before being flown to Beth Israel
Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
The driver was identified as Michael Kimpland, 52, of
Tyngsborough, Mass. Kimpland was the only occupant in the
vehicle. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. Master
Patrol Officer Barbato followed up with Kimpland later that
evening. Kimpland was unable to explain the reason for the
crash. A witness reported seeing the driver passed out at the

Courtesy photos

Mother Crashes with her Children in the Car; Arrested for DUI

submitted by Margaret Crisler, Windham Garden Club

The Windham Garden Club met on Thursday, Sept. 17, at town hall to
begin its new season. As always, a scrumptious refreshment table featuring
Autumns Bounty was enjoyed
by the members and their guests.
Newly installed President Siri
Wilbur-Kamien welcomed
everyone and conducted a short
business meeting.
The program speaker was
Cheryl Cravino, WGC member
and owner of Hosta Amour
plant nursery in Pelham. Her
topic was A is an Archway to
Fairy Land Creating Woodland
Fairy Gardens. She learned
gardening from her grandmother
and, as a child, her grandmother
read an alphabet book all about
fairies. She was fortunate to find
a copy of the book at Brimfield
flea market and based her
presentation on its contents.
Cheryl Cravino with her fairy garden
She explained the types of
fairy gardens and how to make
them, as well as the folklore
behind attracting fairies to the
garden. Her talk was augmented with lovely slides of attractive miniature
gardens, and what trees, herbs, and perennials to use.

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furniture, vinyl records,
games, exercise equipment,
car parts that are antique and
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Sun. Oct. 4., same time. 23
Hawkview Road, Hudson.
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MOVING SALE Oct. 2, 3,
4 & 5 8am-4pm 2 Shoreline
Drive, Off 3A in Hudson.
Snow blower, lawn mower,
furniture, tools, space heaters,
air conditioners household
items, book shelves, and
much more.
YARD SALE PELHAM VFW
SPONSORED YARD SALE
on Sat. Oct. 10 from 9am3pm. Congregtional Church
next to traffic circle corner of
Main and Windham Streets in
Pelham. If you would like to
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or email patcamp52@verizon.
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Changes are Coming to

Pelham Police Dispatch
submitted by Pelham Police Department
Just a quick and friendly note to let everyone know that the
Communications Center at the Pelham Police Department is
undergoing some construction. We are still here, just as normal, to
answer all calls for service, however, when you walk in to pay us
a visit, you may notice some changes. We are being updated with
new equipment to better serve the Town of Pelham. We are all very
excited for the changes, however, in the mean time we have moved
to the back part of the communications center room. Please be
patient with us if you walk in for service, as we may be answering
the phones or radio. It may take us a moment to get up to the
window, but we promise we will be right with you. Even though we
are in the back part of the room, we can still see you at the window
and we know your are waiting for us. Thank you for understanding!

HELP WANTED
Part Time Per- Diem Bus Driver
Town of Pelham NH- Senior Center

The Town of Pelham, NH - Senior Center is seeking a per diem bus

driver. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, organize
and manage time. Must have good communication skills and present
a professional demeanor that displays a genuine interest in our bus
riders.
Essential duties and responsibilities include: advance trip preparation
by researching destination directions, etc.; maintain the Senior
Center bus by performing checks to ensure safety and working order
of bus; cleaning the buss interior and exterior; transport passengers
to all destinations safely and timely; assist passengers entering and
disembarking the bus; assist at the senior center as needed between
van duties and runs. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a
current CDL.
For a full job description, please visit our website at http://www.
pelhamweb.com/employment. Please apply with a copy of your CDL B
License and a certified copy of your drivers record at the Selectmens
Office, 6 Village Green, Pelham, NH 03076 by 4PM EST by October
16, 2015. No phone calls please. The Town of Pelham NH is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

14 - October 2, 2015 | Pelham - Windham News

Homecoming Weekend Inspires Volleyball Win

insurmountable lead. With a pair of
aces and some stellar play from her
teammates, including a gnarly tap kill
from Olsen, Pelham would win the first
set and never look back.
Everyone was on their game, and
the second set would begin with an
8-0 run by Pelham. Mikayla Sequeira
(#36) feasted at the service line, getting
a handful of aces and leading the team
to a second straight set win at 25-14.
Sara Fisher (#25) and Cassie Apkarian
(#4) ensured that West wouldnt score
with a handful of defensive plays that
typically led to a score. Apkarian in
particular showed some great talent at
lunging for digs and keeping the ball in
the air. The only reason Pelham didnt
shut out West was a handful of mental
errors that are sure to smooth over with
time. The third set was a hard-fought
battle and, if not for some clutch plays
by Cheyenne Lee (#10) and Angie Getty
(#22), it may have not gone in Pelhams
favor. Everyone on the team hustled
and fought until finally Olsen capped off
a beautiful performance with a gamewinning ace. They would win the set 2522 and the match 3-0.
This team may not be capable of
showing this level of dominance on a
consistent basis yet, but they have proven
that they have the ingredients; now its
just a matter of cooking it into something
powerful and reliable enough to win more
games.

The team supports one another before the final set.

Cassie Apkarian (#4) with an ace

Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
Coming off of a loss to Somersworth
a few days before the Pelham girls
Volleyball team understood the
importance of getting a win at home
during homecoming weekend against
West High School.
This is a young team, inexperienced
but full of promise, as they showed on
the 25th. Amanda Olsen (#16) is the
only senior on the squad and it shows
in the standings. What the standings
dont show is the potential that these girls
demonstrate each game. They arent at a
level to perform consistently as like most
young teams, but the flashes of athleticism
and intelligence that come out are a good
sign for the future of the program. This is
a team with an excellent, understanding
coach that never chastises for a bad play,
but reinforces good plays.
Pelham came out hot, clearly unsatisfied
with the loss to Somersworth, and with
some stellar play from Olsen and Dani
Sirois (#7) they took a sizable lead in the
first set. Sirois makes her presence known
each match as she has an uncanny ability
to stretch out and make blocks most
couldnt reach with just enough power
to get it over the net and place it right in
a gap to score. Olsen is more of an allaround talent and is unquestionably the
leader of the team, always seeming to be
in the right place to help the team. West
would make a run, but once Sirois was
serving, Pelham would jump out to an

Sara Fisher (#25) sets up for a dig.

Second-Half Control Lifts Pelham Past Farmington

by Craig Smith
Fans of scoring had nothing to complain about during
Pelhams homecoming win over Farmington.
Junior Dylan Sacca (#9) would get things started with
a kick that would send the ball careening down the field.
Farmingtons defense attempted a header to clear it away
from the goal, but instead it bounced backwards into the net.
Listed as an own goal, Sacca deserves recognition for his hit
and giving Pelham an early 1-0 lead three minutes into the
match. Farmington composed themselves and scored off of a
penalty kick after a Pelham foul. Sacca, Victor Romeo (#15),
and Alex Becker (#14) all impressed the audience with some
slick ball movement, and Becker and Romeo would find the
back of the net before the half was through. Their 3-1 lead

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would become 3-2 with a goal from Farmington with only

a minute to spare in the half.
The second half would not lighten the scoring load,
especially for Pelham who came out scorching. Sacca
punted a long-shot goal from 30 yards out that slipped
right past the goalie whose outstretched arms did him no
good. Farmington wanted to come back and close the
gap, but even as they skirted through Pelhams defense
goalkeeper Sean Geller (#1) made sure it was no easy
feat. Only one more goal would get past him as he saved
nine shots from going in, and he continued his legacy as
a lightning-fast spider that seemed to have eight arms and
be everywhere at once. Once Farmington got their third
goal it would be game over as Pelhams defense kicked
it into gear and Zac Rossi (#10) and Griphen Avina
(#7) pushed Farmingtons offense to their limits.
Becker and Romeo would each score again in the
waning minutes of the second half, giving Pelham
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The first half of the XC
season for the Windham Jags
has brought with it a lot of
optimism for the second half of
the season and the push for the
championships. Coming off a
2014 season that saw both the
boys and girls qualify for the
first time as teams for the Meet
of Champions, coaches and
harriers knew that this season
there would be a new bar set
higher than last year. With the
graduation of leaders like Nick
Khoury and Kristen Tilley, this
years crop of leaders would
have to step up and take the
reins of the program.
So far, so good
For the Lady Jags, senior captains
Laura Pomeroy and Anna Matsco have
provided the leadership necessary to
run a well-oiled machine. Pomeroy, the
top-returning runner from last year, and
Matsco, who missed most of last year with
a stress fracture in her foot, have teamed
with junior Susie Poore, junior Lily Shpak,
sophomore Taylor Kane, senior Amanda
Carey, and senior Hannah Harootian to
form a tightly grouped pack. Providing
much-needed depth has been senior
Athena Chan and freshmen newcomers
Michelle McAlister and Leeten Adolt. The
girls opened their season with a home
quad meet win over Hollis-Brookline,
Trinity, and St. Thomas and finished
runner-up at the Sanborn Invitational
and third at the Hollis-Brookline Bobcat
Invitational this past weekend. Of note,
junior Susie Poore won the home meet,
won the Sanborn Invite, and placed sixth
overall at the Bobcat Invite to start off an impressive beginning to
the season.
For the boys, senior captain Peter Caron has been the leader
Coach Gary Goyette needed and expected. Caron, in his three
races so far this season, has won or medaled in all three. Caron
won the home quad meet, placed third in the Sanborn Invite, and
sixth overall at the Bobcat Invitational. He is expected to challenge
the school record at Derryfield Park later this year. Caron leads
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Pelham - Windham News | October 2, 2015 - 15

by Craig Smith
The Windham High School Field Hockey team
officially has an identity, and their 4-1 domination
over Lebanon on Sept. 17 proves it. There was no
quit, only hustle, as they routed the visitors and
sent them packing. Rachel Estes (#12) epitomized
this with a goal-saving play in the first half that
pushed her strength and speed to the limit and
showed off what a physical force these young
women can be. When Estes turns 21 she will
be eligible to participate in the American Ninja
Warrior competitions and, if that quickness and
toughness stay with her, she could be the new
face of the sport.
Early in the first half the Jaguars struggled
to score. Their aggressiveness gave them
opportunities, but the shots just werent falling. A
lesser, weaker team would pout or get lethargic,
but not these cats. They pounced on the ball,
trampling defenders like fall leaves, and when
the shot missed they came back and did it again.
Finally, Katie OConnors feistiness got the better
of Lebanon, and she scored the first goal of the
match, and, once the flood gates were open, the

team became a force of nature. An offensive

opportunity went awry for Windham toward the
end of the half, leading to a turnover, but Amanda
Desimone (#2) immediately swiped the ball back
with a nifty steal and flipped it smoothly to Bri
Langlois (#8) for the second goal of the match.
Now that the storm had started there was no
slowing it down. It was as if they were cars
that had hit fifth gear. Jogs became sprints, lobs
became fastballs. Whenever Lebanon would
inch their way into scoring position the defense
morphed into a mother bear that shredded the
offense and then changed again into a cheetah
that was relentless on the other end. The change
from defense to offense was seamless and fueled
by a hunger to not only win the match, but
vanquish the opponent.
The second half was no different. Passes were
always on their mark and even as the Jaguar
Hustle Storm tired Lebanon had been defeated
in spirit. Kenna Melvin (#16) would score before
the girls seemed to run out of juice and let up
their first goal to Lebanon, but it was like the
slight embarrassment of letting the opponent score

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Feeling the Force of Jaguar Field Hockey

Emma Lindquist (#14) with a sweet hustle play

helped refuel the hustle machine. Alexa Miedico

(#13) played great defense to finish out the game,
which would lead to another goal by Langlois.
This is a team that wants to win and will grit
and grind their opponent into dust along the way.

Anyone would become a fan of field hockey just

from watching such heart and emotion displayed
on the field.

Alexa Miedico (#13) scans the field for opportunities.

Kenna Melvin (#16) sets up a pass.

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Solid protection gives quarterback Trevor Gagnon time to complete a pass.

Brandon Wagner stops Milfords Mark Madigan short of the goal line.
blocked punt really
hurt us tonight. Its
track on the road next week when they take on
tough to overcome those mistakes at this level of
the Monadnock Huskies. In addition to reducing
play especially against a well-coached team like
turnovers, the Pythons will have to work harder
Milford. Their head coach, Keith Jones, has been
on tackling techniques in order to turn their
around for many years. Hes one of the better
season around.
coaches in the division.
Pelham drops to 0-3 and looks to get back on

Gagnon went on to talk about his receivers,

I am lucky that to have multiple good targets
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Trinity 42 - Pelham 12
Both Pelham and Trinity run the same basic
offense, a double wing. Whats different about
the two is that Pelham doesnt have anyone who
can run like the Pioneers Javell Desir and Saikou
Bah. The two combined for just under 200 yards
and five touchdowns to lead Trinity over Pelham,
42-12.
Trinity put the game away early scoring
touchdowns on four of its first 10 plays from
scrimmage. They led 22-0 after the first quarter.
We knew they were going to run the double
wing. Wed practiced for it all week. What you
cant really emulate during practice is the speed
at which those two kids [Desir and Bah] operate.
They are just so very fast, commented Pelham
Head Coach Ryan Clark after the game.
Trevor Gagnon, Pelhams senior quarterback,
was under pressure all night long (six sacks and
knocked down four times) yet he still managed
to he have a pretty good night completing nine
of 23 passes for 180 yards. His favorite target
was wide receiver Joe Halpin with three catches
for 110 yards and a touchdown. Leading
Pelhams ground game was sophomore
Diggy Lawson with 68 yards on 12
carries and a touchdown.
Milford 27 - Pelham 6
Milfords Mark Madigan carried
the ball four times, ran 76 yards, and
scored a touchdown on the Spartans
first possession. They Pythons fumbled
on their first possession. Milford
quickly capitalized and was up 13-0
just three minutes into the game. After
trading punts with Milford, the Pythons
regrouped. Pelham mounted their
best drive of the evening starting from
their own 13-yard line. The Pythons
covered the 87 yards in 14 plays with
Diggy Larson scoring on a 3-yard run. A
blocked punt late in the second quarter
gave Milford excellent field position.
Bryce Walker scored on a 10-yard run to give
Milford a 20-6 halftime lead.
The Pythons had a successful drive to begin
the second half starting from their own 30-yard
line and driving to the Milford 15 before turning
the ball over on downs. Milford responded
with an 18-play drive that consumed nearly
12 minutes and ended with another Madigan
touchdown run.
Pelham quarterback senior Trevor Gagnon had
another good game completing 14 of 20 passes
for 143 yards. His favorite target was sophomore
Robert Ryan with five receptions. Seniors Ryan
Demers and senior Brandon Wagner each had
three catches. Gagnon had high praise for his
offensive line after the game, Milford kept
blitzing two linebackers all night and our guys
did a good job giving me the time I needed to
get the ball to our receivers most of the time.

Staff photos by Mike Bourk

Pythons Drop Two Gridiron Games

16 - October 2, 2015

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Jaguars Play Mind Games to Frustrate Souhegan

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unsportsmanlike behavior.
It was then that everyone knew
this was definitely Windhams game
to win. The Jaguars got inside
Souhegans heads like a futballplaying parasite. Windham couldnt
outmatch them physically, so they
wriggled around and ate away at
their opponents composure until the
match was over. Windham would
go on to win 1-0, but more than
the update of the standing is the
realization of how deadly this Jaguar
team is.
Previously, the Jaguars put
another W in their column against
Goffstown. Again, they moved
beyond their physical abilities as
a team to show their significant
mental prowess, which should help them
dominate the playoffs come postseason
time. Goffstown came out guns blazing
in the first five minutes of the match,
but Windham weathered the offensive
intensity and composed themselves.
This is a team that doesnt get
discouraged and knows how to close
games out. They started out impatient,
getting careless with pass and shot
selection, but quickly righted the
ship. Brian Wong (#18) got things
started with a stellar goal off of Cam
Crissis (#10) perfect pass. Zac Colvin
would play the part of table setter as
he dished a pass to Connor ONeil
(#23) who would increase the lead and
continue his impressive scoring streak.
In the second half Max Souter (#5)
would score a third goal off of an
assist by Wong, but this team is about
more than just offensive firepower.
Defensively this team is a nightmare for
opponents. Souters speed, Jon Ferris
(#8) presence, and a collective team
mindset to hustle and make the right
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The only goal of the game against Souhegan is scored by Windhams Cam Chrissis (#10).

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by Craig Smith
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usually win, or at least thats how athletics
are perceived. On the 25th of September
against Souhegan Windham boys Soccer
proved that there is more to winning than
just the body.
Staying composed, making the right
plays, and getting into the heads of the
opponent is a rare skill and thus does
not get the credit it deserves when the
lists of how to win are being made, but
Windham understands and is fully capable
of utilizing their mental fortitude to win
close games.
Souhegan is a worthy opponent for any
division II team. Coming into the match
with nearly the same record as Windham
they fought hard and proved that they are
just as athletic as the Jaguars. They made
smart tackles, were fast enough to clear
the ball nearly every time Windham got
it near the goal, and forced shots to go
wide of the goal. Then offensively they
put Windham on their toes and without
the elite defensive play of Noah Rust (#11)
and his goal-saving header they may have
even stolen the game from under the
Jaguars Noses. Instead Cam Chrissis (#10)
would score in the first half, and the team
started to play more chess than soccer.
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struggling to stay alive. Windhams
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half they would hit a breaking point.
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being overly physical. They jawed at the
Windham players hoping to rattle them,
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by Craig Smith
On Thursday, Sept. 24, the
Windham girls Soccer team hosted
Goffstown and made a statement.
Goffstown may not have won a
single game coming into the contest,
but that wouldnt make these girls
complacent. Windham has been
playing with a chip on their shoulder
after last years playoff loss and has
taken every opportunity to prove that
they deserve to be the alpha dog in
this league.
Talia Giardino (#8) plays good defense.
The first half started slow as the
girls got in the rhythm of the game.
It was clear that Windham was
in charge of the games pace and
aggressiveness, but nothing seemed
to be working for them. The girls
hustled and tried to capitalize on
scoring opportunity after scoring
opportunity, but no pass or shot
seemed to be working at full capacity.
It was as if there was something in
the air pushing the ball just an inch
away from the desired target. Passes
were barely too short, dribbles just
Windhams Maria Popovici-Muller (#6) clears the ball.
a hair too far forward, and shots that
seemed to float around the goal like
redeem last years loss.
there was a force field. On one shot
Pesci may be the face of this team with her goal
late in the first half a Jaguar sent a shot soaring
count
and leadership, but the team as a whole
toward the goal, only for it to inexplicably go
has executed
too far upward and clang off of the crossbar. On
nicely to come
its way down Windham would get a follow-up
out to a 6-2-1
hit that hopped toward the net, but was barely
record. They
deflected by a defender.
may be listed as
The close misses and frustrating lack of
seventh in the
execution would stoke a fire in the Jaguars. Less
league, but they
than three minutes into the second half Hannah
are only two
Pesci (#2) would give the Jags the lead and
wins away from
continue her incredible goal count. Olivia Gomes
that top spot,
(#0) played goalkeeper for her second varsity
and these girls
start of the season and did not disappoint. With
have the ability
Pesci inspiring the offense Gomes bolstered the
to be number
defense, tallying half a dozen saves that included
one. With
two eye-popping dives that diminished the hopes
composure,
of a panicking Goffstown team. These girls
execution, and
didnt just want to win, though. They wanted to
passion there is
dominate. Kaleigh Walsh (#13) would score off
no doubt that
of a feed from Pesci, and then Serena Sauerwald
the Windham
(#14) would score a third time with a smooth,
Jaguars will not
perfectly executed chip shot that put the dagger
only take that
in Goffstowns comeback hopes. This 3-0 win
one spot, but
by Windham was just another stepping stone
Cassiana Gagnon (#10)
take the playoffs
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