Pelham Windham News 03-11-2016

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How our Towns Voted
Pelham School District

School Board - 2 for 3 Years
Thomas Gellar
1180
G. David Wilkerson
1169
Articles
Article 1: Operating Budget
Yes 1034
No 676
Article 2: Collective Bargaining Agreement with
the Pelham Education Association
Yes 978
No 727
Article 3: Installation of Alarms & Security
Cameras at PES and PMS
Yes 1102
No 619
Article 4: Fees for Redesign of Main Entrances for
Security Improvements at PES & PMS
Yes 1000
No 722
Town of Windham
Selectman - 1 for 3 Years
Gabriel Toubia
715
Jennifer Simmons
2585
Town Moderator - 1 for 2 Years
Peter J. Griffin
3138
Planning Board - 2 for 3 Years
Kristi St. Laurent
2292
Stephen Mavrellis
1240
Ruth-Ellen Post
1810
Board of Adjustment - 2 for 3 Years
Michael Scholz
2257
Heath Partington
2252
Trustee of the Cemetery - 1 for 3 Years
Wendi Devlin
2915
Trustee of the Library - 3 for 3 Years
Michelle M. Stith
2359
Patricia Barstow
2337
Cathy Robertson-Souter
2334
Supervisor of the Checklist - 1 for 6 Years
Postal Customer
Volume 14 Number 17 March 11, 2016 16 Pages
Results
Selectmen - 2 for 3 Years

Suzanne Amy Spencer
1196
Harold V. Lynde
1133
Town Clerk/Tax Collector - 1 for 3 Years
Dorothy A. Marsden
1457
Town Moderator - 1 for 2 Years
Philip R. Currier
1404
Budget Committee - 3 for 3 Years
No candidates filed
Budget Committee - 2 for 2 Years
David Cronin
1188
Michael Bilby
1101
Cemetery Trustee - 1 for 3 Years
Walter J. Kosik, Sr.
1392
Library Trustee - 2 for 3 Years
Darlene Michaud
1271
Carol S. Beland
1194
Library Trustee - 2 for 2 Years
Lori Adams
1300
Trustee of Trust Funds - 1 for 1 Year
No candidates filed
Trustee of Trust Funds - 1 for 3 Years
Demetra Bergeron
1215
Peter J. McNamara
859
Patrick Culbert
556
Timothy J. Doherty
890
Joseph Passamonte
1203
Articles
Article 2: Adoption of Amendment No. 1
Yes 1173
No 428
Article 3: Adoption of Amendment No. 3
Yes 1226 No 407
Yes 1010
No 659
Article 5: Purchase of New Compactor & Trailer
Yes 1300
No 384
Article 6: Repair, Maintenance & Upgrading Of
Town Roads
Yes 1474
No 225
Article 7: Senior Center Bus Capital Reserve Fund
Yes 1187 No 506
Article 8: Compensated Absence Trust Fund
Yes 951
No 729
Article 9: Highway Department Capital Reserve
Fund (Highway Maintenance Facility)
Yes 1091
No 603
Article 10: Forest Maintenance Fund
Yes 1350
No 357
Article 11: Northeast Energy Direct High Pressure
Gas Pipeline
Yes 1188
No 536
Article 12: Selling of Town-Owned Property
Yes 1288
No 401
Article 13: Sale of Unbuildable Land of Townowned Property
Yes 1206
No 479
Article 14: Elderly Exemption
Yes 1269
No 420
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2346
Roy K. Dennehy
904
Articles
Article 2: Amendments to Windham Zoning
Ordinances:
Planning Board Amendment No. 1
Yes 2636
No 1013
Yes 2172
No 1554
Yes 2014
No 1564
Yes 2240
No 1211
Yes 2708
No 865
Yes 2370
No 1177
Yes 2691
No 807
Yes 2629
No 841
Yes 2290
No 1126
Yes 2473
No 957
Article 3: Amendment to the Windham Zoning
Ordinance & Zoning District Map:
Citizen Petition No. 1
Yes 1834
No 1689
Citizen Petition No. 2
Yes 1612
No 1977
Article 4: Property Maintenance Expendable Trust
Fund
Yes 2573
No 1178
Article 5: Earned Time Expended Trust Fund
Yes 2295
No 1420
Article 6: Searles Special Revenue Fund
Yes 2908
No 877
Article 7: Fire Department Ambulance lease
Yes 3180
No 653
Article 8: Purchase of Highway Truck
Yes 2805
No 1033
Article 9: Improvement to Former Skate Park at
Grifn Park
Yes 2255
No 1592
Article 10: Hiring of Consultant for Inventory,
Analysis & Digitization of Town Records
Yes 2135
No 1633
Article 11: Complete Update of Towns Master
Plan
Yes 1215
No 2437
Article 12: Designation of Conservation land
Yes 2729
No 869
Article 13: Proposed Lease Agreement of Former
Police Station Property
Yes 1784
No 1836
Article 14: Conveyance of a Parcel of Land
Yes 2793
No 807
Article 15: Discontinuance of Former Route 111
Yes 3045
No 538
Article 16: Adoption of Bylaw - Management of
Campbell Farm Area
Yes 3226
No 551
Article 17: Third Party Conservation Easement
Yes 2961
No 682
Article 18: Compensating the Position of Elected
Town Clerk
Yes 2548
No 1164
Yes 2722
No.1053
Record Turnout for

Windham Election
by Barbara OBrien
A record turnout of registered Windham
voters showed up at the polls on March 8 to
cast their ballots. At the conclusion of the
11-hour long Election Day, the Supervisors
of the Voter Checklist reported that 4,037
registered voters had performed their civic
duty and expressed opinions on numerous
town and school district issues. The number of
voters who showed up accounted for about 43
percent of those who are registered.
The biggest news of the day might be the very
narrow defeat of the proposed $38,950,000
school construction project, which required
a 60 percent majority to pass, but came up
just short with a 57 percent tally. The vote on
the school construction was Yes 2,275; No
1,706. Needed to
pass was a majority
of 2,389 voters.
School board
members had
said prior to the
election that if the
proposed addition
and renovations
to Golden Brook
School and
renovations to
Windham Middle
School failed to
obtain sufficient
support, they
would regroup
right after the
election and come
up with another
plan, however it
would likely be
one very similar to the one just defeated. In
the meantime, staff and students will struggle to
make do with a school system that is severely
overcrowded.
The proposed school district operating budget
totaling $48,588,990 did manage to pass (Yes
1,956; No 1,884), despite the fact that only
three of the five school board members threw
their support behind the proposal. Neither
Chairman Ken Eyring nor Vice Chairman Tom
Murray lent their support to the budget for the
2016-2017 school year. The three school board
members who did support the operating budget
as proposed were Dennis Senibaldi, Rob Breton
and Daniel Popovici-Muller.
Also gaining voter approval (Yes 2,840;
No 1,078) was the proposed two-year teacher
contract, a warrant article that was supported
by all five school board members. The new
contract calls for a total increase in salaries for
the upcoming school year of $476,729. The
second year of the contract includes increased
salaries totaling $419,240. Changes in health
insurance benefits are also included in the new
contract, which will save taxpayers money.
Windham School District

School Board - 1 for 3 Years
Dennis Senibaldi
1966
Eileen Mashimo
1395
Matthew George Rounds
115
Articles
Article 2: Construction/Renovation of Schools
Yes 2275
No 1706
Article 3: Renovation, Constructing & Equipping
Running Track & Field at WHS
Yes 2088
No 1898
Article 4: Establishment of Capital Reserve Fund
for School Building Construction, Renovation &
Land Acquisition Fund
Yes 2780
No 1141
Article 5: Collective Bargaining Agreement with
Windham Education Association
Yes 2840
No 1078
Article 6: Special Meeting if Article 5 is defeated
Yes 2768
No 1103
Article 7: Capital Needs and Building & Grounds
Maintenance Capital Reserve Fund
Yes 2531
No 1321
Yes 1956
No 1884
The proposed $4,244,000 turf athletic field

and surrounding track also went down to
defeat by a vote of Yes 2088; No 1,898. A
60-percent majority (2,392 votes) was required
for approval. The field and track were proposed
through a citizen-petitioned warrant article,
but did have the unanimous support of all five
school board members.
Also earning voter approval were an
$800,000 capital reserve fund that sets
aside money for future school construction
(Yes 2,780; No 1,141) and a $685,125
capital reserve fund specifically for capital
improvement needs as spelled out in a 20-year
plan (Yes - 2,531 to No - 1,321).
There was only one school board seat up for
election this year; that being held by Dennis
Senibaldi. Senibaldi had
one opponent, Eileen
Mashimo. Following
an intense campaign
between the two,
Senibaldi came out the
winner of a second threeyear term by a vote of
1,966 to 1,396. Matthew
Rounds had filed for the
position, but changed
his mind. It was too late,
however, to have his
name removed from the
ballot. Rounds wound
up receiving 115 votes.
On the town side
of government, the
proposed 2016 operating
budget ($13,563,309)
passed by a vote of 2,722
to 1,053.
Winning a three-year seat on the Windham
Board of Selectmen was newcomer Jennifer
Simmons, who took the race against Gabe
Toubia by a vote of 2,585 to 715. Former
selectmens chairman Al Letizio, Jr. chose not to
run for a second term
In the two-way race for a six-year term as a
Supervisor of the Checklist, State Representative
Mary Griffin beat out Roy Dennehy by a vote
of 2,346 to 904. For the planning board, two
long-term members, Kristi St. Laurent and
Ruth-Ellen Post, have retained their seats for
another three years. St. Laurent received 2,292
votes; Post 1,810 votes and opponent Stephen
Marvellis 1,240 votes.
Also victorious is the warrant article that
proposes a change in zoning that would allow
for the development of what has become
known as the Market Square District; located
off Route 111 and Wall Street. This article
passed by a vote of 2,014 to 1,564. This
proposal did not receive unanimous support
from the Windham Planning Board.
Letizio Chairs Last

Selectmens Meeting
Staff photo by Barbara OBrien
Al Letizio, Jr. (center) chairs his final Windham Selectmens meeting.

Also shown are (left to right) Bruce Breton, Joel Desilets, Ross McLeod and Roger Hohenberger.
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First Robotics Competition Hosted at Windham
Accolades
The following students have been named to the Presidents
List for the fall semester at Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester. From Pelham: Bethany Butler (Computer Information
Technology), Michael Coupal (Accounting), Andrianna Letendre
(Business Administration), Robert Long (Operations Management),
Caitlin Merrill (Justice Studies with a concentration in Law and
Legal Process), Ryan Rondeau (Business Administration), Zachary
Thibault (Justice Studies with a concentration in Policing and Law
Enforcement), Jonathan Turner (Environmental Science), Jacob
Wormald (Environmental Science). And from Windham: Casey
Brennan (Marketing) and Alexa DiPrima (Baking and Pastry Arts).
Daniel Cannone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Cannone of Windham,
is studying abroad during the 2015-2016 winter semester through the
Bates College Junior Year Abroad Program. Cannone, a 2013 graduate
of Windham High School, is studying in Denmark. He is majoring in
economic.
The following Windham residents made the Deans List at Rochester
Institute of Technology for fall semester: Claire Foggo, who is studying
in the business administration-accounting program; Kevin Dolan, who
is studying in the computer engineering program; Nikita Kuchipudi,
who is studying in the computer science program; Danielle
Fischer, who is studying in the electrical engineering program; and
Christopher Ferri, who is studying in the mechanical engineering
program.
Kun Yuan of Pelham has been named to the Deans List at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the fall semester. Yuan studies
Electrical Engineering.
Three Pelham residents are among approximately 2,000 students at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Deans Honor List
for the fall semester. Earning this academic achievement are Michael
Camire, Kimberly Jean and Matthew Lamport.
Lafayette College students Christine Carpenter of Windham
and Joseph Holden of Pelham were named to the Deans List for
outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester.
The following local residents have been named to Emerson
Colleges Deans List for the fall semester: Clint Fontanella of Pelham
and Alexis Clemons and Nayiri Nazarian of Windham.
Pelham resident Kirsten Salois was named to the Deans List for the
fall semester at Franklin Pierce University. Kirsten is the daughter of
Daniel and Kelly Salois.
Travis Sweeney of Pelham has been named to Deans List at
Fitchburg State University for fall semester.
Allison Ham, a Pelham resident and a student at the prestigious
Pratt Institute, was among more than 1,100 students who made the
Deans List in the fall semester.
The following students have been named to the fall Deans List at
Roger Williams University: Julia Newton, an Elementary Education
major from Pelham and Michela Maczko, an Architecture major;
Alexandria Hennessy, an Elementary Education major; Kelsey Piazza,
a Graphic Design Communications major and Theresa Powell, a
Marketing major, all from Windham.
Betsy Daniels Parsons of Windham received a Master of Business
Administration degree from Clarkson University on Dec. 31, 2015.
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced that Andrea
Mitchell of Pelham has been named to the Deans List for the fall
semester.
Taylor ONeil, a resident of Windham and Integrated Marketing
Communications major, was named to the Deans List in Ithaca
Colleges School of Communications for the fall semester.
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by Tom Tollefson
The Windham High School robotics
team was at home at the 2016 FIRST (For
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
Technology) Robotics Competition Granite
State District Event. On March 4 and 5,
the competition was held at Windham
High School with over 30 high school
teams participating from New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont and Rhode
Island.
The Regional Sponsors for the
competition were Analog Devices, BAE
Systems, Fairchild Semiconductor, Texas
Instruments, and Worchester Polytechnic
Institute. The District Event Sponsors were
Fidelity, PTC and Velcro.
From our perspective, its a huge honor
to host this. There are 125 of these events
every year worldwide and its huge to be
hosting one of them here, said Windham
High School Principal Robert Dawson.
The Gilford, N. H., Screaming Eagles
may have placed first, but the sixth year
Windham team made the most of their
barriers. It was
the goal of
equipped with a
our team is
flash light to help
to try to get
the driver line up
to the district
for the shot and
championship
a camera for the
event in
sensor tracking to
Connecticut.
aide with accuracy
What we did
in throwing the ball.
this weekend
There were
will definitely
multiple matches
help us in the
for each team over
point standings
the weekend, giving
to get invited
them all a chance
to the district
to troubleshoot their
championship,
early problems and
said Windhams
work as a team to
team mentor
make successful
Paul Gosselin.
adjustments.
Its nice if they
The first match for
win, but what
the Jaguars was a
its really about
learning experience
is what they get
as they found
out of it. The
out early how to
obvious ones
improve their robot.
are experience
We
trouble
Staff photos by Tom Tollefson
were
shooting and
able to
engineering.
break
Then there are
some
team skills,
New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan speaks at the
defenses
leadership
2016 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science skills, and all
and we
and Technology) Robotics Competition Granite State
need
those skills are
District at Windham High School
to rea value to what
on Saturday March 5.
calibrate
we do. Those
our
skills will bring
shooter,
them forward
said Jack Troupe, a member
in their futures. Its more than just learning
of the Windham High School
today, its about what doors it will help
Robotics team after their first
them open in the future.
match.
The weekend was about much more than
The judges were responsible
merely fun and competition. According to
for ranking the teams that
local state officials, the event was about the
would move on to qualify and
celebration and encouragement of STEM
then be presented with the
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and
awards. Points in the matches
Math) skills for the upcoming generation.
were assessed on going over
Congressman Frank Guinta and New
the defenses (obstacles),
Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan came
the user-controlled robots
to the opening ceremony to congratulate
propelling balls into goals, and
all the competitors on their hard work to
the robots climbing a metal
get to the competition, encourage students
tower.
to continue honing their technical and
Everyone had a fantastic
engineering skills, and emphasize the
time. Id say the team had
importance of STEM training for the future
a really good experience.
work force. Representative Ann Kuster and
We ranked 11th after the
Senator Jeanne Shaheen were unable to
(Left to right) Windham High School Robotics team members
qualifying round. We made
make it, but did send in video statements
Michael Wilk, Eric Chin, and Casen Megna operate their robot
the elimination rounds and
which talked about their support for not
remotely in their first match of competition at the 2016 First
we were eliminated in the
just the competition, but the STEM field.
Robotics Competition Granite State District Event last weekend.
quarterfinals. It was a good
showing for our team and
weekend by winning the award for the
most industrial design, and finding success
at the competitive level by advancing to the
quarterfinals.
Windham High School also had some
individual achievements as well. Windham
high school student Carina Savukinas was
one of two students out of the 32 teams
nominated for the deans list, which will
send her to the district championship.
Its hard for me to explain what the
deans list means to someone who isnt
integrated into FIRST Robotics, but in terms
of individual students awards, the deans
list is the most prestigious award a student
can win. Literally being nominated is a
pretty big deal, Gosselin said.
Gosselin also received recognition for
his efforts with being nominated to go to
the district championship for the Woody
Flowers award, an honor named after one
of the founders of FIRST robotics, given to a
team mentor.
The Windham Jaguar teams robot was
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Pelham Girl Scout Cadets

Achieve Silver Award
Color Me Calm:
Meditative Coloring for Adults
submitted by Terri Ferullo,

provided basic upkeep during the summer to
Troop 10886 Girl Scout Leader
make sure the new plants would survive. They
Three dedicated Cadet Girl Scouts of Troop
learned how to negotiate with local businesses to
10886 in Pelham
get the best value for the
Courtesy photo
achieved their harditems they needed. Ledge
earned Silver
Street School Student
Award. A Cadet Girl
Government donated
Scout that shows
money to the scouts for the
she is a leader
wheelbarrows, and stain.
who is organized,
The wood used to build
determined and
the benches was left over
dedicated to
from Katherines brother,
improving her
Brians Eagle Project and
community may
Habitat for Humanity when
earn the Silver
they built the Outdoor
Award. Katie
Classroom at Ledge Street
Remeis, Katherine
School 2 years prior.
Ferullo and Emily
The second part of
Paquette have done
the project was to make
just that.
painted, wooden signs to
The key points in
put on the trail. The LSS
earning the Silver
sign in the school colors of
Award are to find a
blue and yellow is shown
sustainable project
in the photo above. The
that is needed in a
trail took three days to
community. Each
clean up and countless
girl must complete
bags of trash. The path
a minimum of 50
was trimmed and fallen
hours on the project.
branches were relocated.
These three leaders
The teachers and students
worked at Ledge
now have a clean and safe
Street School in
marked path to use when
Nashua to update
they venture to Mine Falls
Katie Remeis, Katherine Ferullo and Emily Paquette
and maintain the
for outdoor lessons.
outdoor classroom,
Katie, Katherine and
and clean up and mark the trail from the school to
Emily are searching for their next big project
Mine Falls. This large project took many months.
to earn their Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold
They built and stained three benches, and stained
Award is equivalent to a Boy Scout Eagle.
the existing picnic table to match. They dug up
For more information on Girl Scouts, visit www.
and replanted many plants from donations off
girlscoutsgwm.org.
Craigs List and the Pelham Garden Group. They
laid 10 yards of mulch, weeded, watered and
by Kaylee Murphy
Pelham Public Library did
something slightly different the
last couple of Tuesday evenings.
Instead of their typical Tuesday
meditation sessions they offered
adult coloring.
Art therapy has a positive
impact on the brain and can
really help people with various
forms of dementia, PTSD,
depression and taxing chronic
illnesses. Adult coloring
provides a fun and easy form
of art therapy. The library
provides the materials needed,
but participants are welcome to
bring their own. Soft soothing
Adults color their stress away and embrace their creative side.
music plays during the coloring
Staff photos by Kaylee Murphy
experience.
During the Feb. 23 and March 1
adult coloring sessions, the library
offered a variety of coloring options
with some pieces that were more
challenging and time consuming
than others. Many had naturethemed pictures such as flowers,
others had intricate patterns, and
some had words of inspiration.
If youre interested in attending
the next adult coloring session, go
to the Pelham Public Library on
Tues., April 19 from 6:30 to 7:30.
The coloring sessions will be offered
on periodic Tuesday evenings going
forward. No sign up is required.
For more information about the
therapeutic science of adult coloring
books, visit www.medicaldaily.com.
A sample of one of the coloring pieces that was created that night
Police Create Senior Services Officers

by Barbara OBrien
Windham Police Chief Gerald Lewis has designated two of the
departments patrol officers to also provide specialized services to the
towns large population of senior citizens.
Chosen to serve in this capacity are Officers Allison Delano and
Daniel Dawe. Both Delano and Dawe will be receiving specialized
training in the area of senior services, including the prevention of
fraud and other such scams perpetrated by those who prey on elderly
residents. This type of criminal activity is becoming more frequent,
Lewis said. Unfortunately, our senior citizens are targets in todays
society.
Chief Lewis said that both Dawe and Delano volunteered to work
as the police departments senior services officers. We think its
very important that this segment of our community receives extra
attention, Lewis said.
In other business, selectmen voted unanimously (5 to 0) to approve
a federal grant of $7,332 for the purpose of Red Light Patrols to
be undertaken this spring and next fall. The money will be used
to pay police officers overtime, while these safety patrols are being
conducted.
Also, Windham Police will be presenting its second Citizen Police
Academy beginning Monday, April 11 and continuing for nine

consecutive Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Windham Fire
Departments conference room on Fellows Road; directly across
the street from the police department. Any Windham resident who
is interested in participating in this forum is encouraged to contact
Sergeant Bryan Smith at the Windham Police Department (4345577), as soon as possible.
Were hoping for a full house again, Chief Lewis said. The
Citizen Police Academy held two years ago was very well attended
and received accolades from those who participated. This is an
excellent opportunity to learn more about the operations of local
police, as well as the ever-growing problems faced by police
officers in todays society. Different topics will be presented
each week and participants will be given the chance to ask
questions throughout the forum. A tour of the Windham Police
Department will be conducted.
Opportunities to participate
in a ride-along with police
officers will also be offered at
the end of the program.
HVAC System to be Replaced in

Community Development Building
by Barbara OBrien
The issue has been under discussion by town
officials for an extended amount of time, but
Windham selectmen have finally approved the
replacement of the existing HVAC (Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system in the
town-owned Community Development Building
off North Lowell Road.
The subject came up last year, but selectmen
decided to take a step back when the bids they
received were more costly than anticipated.
This past November a bid for a high-efficiency
model in the amount of $49,000, with a payback
period of 18 years, was rejected and a request for
proposals was once again put out.
As a result, according to Town Administrator
David Sullivan, one bid was subsequently
received for a dual system manufactured by
Carrier in the amount of $32,200. The bid was
submitted by Mechanical Construction Services
of Andover, Mass. The system includes separate
furnaces and a condensing unit with an efficiency
rating of 92.1 percent and a 10.7 year payback
period. This system is nearly half the cost of a
high-efficiency unit and still almost as efficient,
Sullivan said. However, the existing system is not
being replaced because of a lack of efficiency.
Its actually being replaced because its falling
apart, Sullivan said. It is nice, however, to also
gain a more energy efficient system, he added.
In addition to the replacement of the HVAC
system, selectmen also voted to spend up to
$2,545 to wrap the existing ductwork in the

lower level of the building. What is now the
Community Development Building was built in
1946 and originally used by the Windham Fire
Department. Selectmen voted unanimously (5
to 0) to replace the existing HVAC system and
to insulate the ductwork. Voting in favor were
former Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., whose term ended
on March 8, vice chairman Joel Desilets and
Selectmen Ross McLeod, Roger Hohenberger and
Bruce Breton.
Selectmen also voted to replace an existing hot
water heater for the building with a smaller, more
efficient model to be installed under the kitchen
sink. This was not a unanimous vote, however.
Selectman Hohenberger voted against the idea,
saying that so little hot water is used that it isnt
necessary to replace the existing unit. The cost of
the new hot water heater is $689. The other four
selectmen voted to replace the hot water heater.
A motion to install fire-rated sheetrock in the
lower level of the building was defeated by a vote
of 4 to 1. The only selectman who supported the
proposal was Bruce Breton, who thought it would
be a good idea, so that the newly purchased
community van could be parked indoors instead
of left outside in the lot across the street.
Selectmen did unanimously support repairs
to the east side of the Community Development
Building, however: a section suffering from dry
rot and insect damage. The cost of the repairs is
estimated at $3,325.
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Letters to our Editor
representative Bates - Scrambling as usual

representative David Bates has been scrambling to discredit our concerns,
both locally and at the state House, rather than accept that his procedures
do not protect Windham residents. He is desperate to prove his decision to
remove legitimate Windham residents from the voter checklist was somehow
appropriate. Mr. Bates is proud to have followed the procedure that he
and Eileen Mashimo established - a procedure that suppresses voters and
only works to harm Windham residents. Mr. Bates priority is to remove as
many voters from the list as he legally can rather than to protect Windham
residents and do what is right.
This issue is very simple. If you are a Windham resident and move from
one address in town to another, because of the local procedure of Mr. Bates
and Mrs. Mashimo, you will never receive the 30 -day notice required by
law. They do not dispute this. In fact they are somehow proud of it and
refuse to even consider it should be corrected.
Mr. Bates claims that our complaint has no merit and they did their
job perfectly are false. The letter Mr. Bates put in the paper (that you can
only read the single sentence that he wants you to read) was based on a voice
mail we left with the AGs office. We have not filed a complaint. The letter
only addresses the question of whether or not notice was sent. We concur
that notice was sent. In fact, we saw the returned notice and were shocked
to see it marked return service request and a yellow sticker with our new
Windham mailing address on it.
We are now in the process of filing a complaint and have spoken with
representative Wayne Burton, a member of the Election Law Committee.
He was appalled by the actions of Mr. Bates and Ms. Mashimo, so much so
that he has asked us to work with him and the committee to amend state law
and ensure this ridiculous local practice ends. It is a sad day in Windham
when residents have to turn to representatives from other districts to protect
their right to vote.
David Bates will continue to spin this issue. He will never admit that
he and Eileen Mashimos flawed procedure does not protect Windham
residents. You will continue to hear him argue that our objection was an
attempt to create scandal. We are speaking out because our right to vote was
removed without notice that is required by law. We want to ensure that this
never happens to a Windham resident again.
Michael and Wendy Joanis, Windham
Windham needs More Career Politicians

Daniel Guttmans feeble attempt to criticize representative David Bates
by labeling him a career politician is as disingenuous as it is ludicrous.
As a member of the Windham Planning Board and failed candidate
for selectman, Daniel Guttman is also a politician himself, but doesnt
recognize the irony of one politician condemning another for being a career
politician.
Daniel Guttman also ignores the fact that David Bates has been in
the state legislature for less time than each of Windhams other state
representatives. There are also members on most every elected board in
town who have more years in office than representative Bates, but Guttman
pins the derogatory label career politician only on David Bates. Hmmm,
what is the ulterior motive here?
In his paid political advertisement, Daniel Guttman tried to perpetuate
the debunked accusations about the supervisors of the checklist and the
joanis family. Guttman published these baseless accusations even after
the Attorney General determined that the supervisors fulfilled all their
responsibilities according to the law. Does Guttman think he knows more
than the New Hampshire Attorney General about the states election laws
and procedures?
Although representative Bates career as a politician is far from the
longest among elected officials in Windham, he does have a long track
record of accomplishments that demonstrate how effective he is as a
state representative for our town. His legislation to eliminate the cap on
education funding secured an additional $3 million every year from now on
for Windham schools. Who else has done more for our town recently than
that?
If representative David Bates is a career politician, then Windham needs
more career politicians like him, but we could get along fine with less of the
Daniel Guttman type.
Alan Kachanian, Windham
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Monday, March 7, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte and Jeanne Shaheen and
Representatives Frank Guinta and Annie Kuster, along with a bipartisan
group of members from both chambers of Congress, asked Canadas
Minister of Health Dr. Jane Philpott to help fight prescription drug abuse in
both countries by limiting the availability of non-abuse deterrent opioids,
including oxycodone pain relievers. Their letter comes as Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau is set to visit the United States this week.
The letter was also signed by Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Steve
Daines (R-MT) and Representatives Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Suzan DelBene
(D-WA), Brian Higgins (D-NY), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Elise Stefanik (R-NY),
and Peter Welch (D-VT).
In our states and in Canada, prescription drug abuse is negatively
impacting the quality of life of millions of citizens, costing lives, and

presenting significant challenges to our first responders and law enforcement
officials, the lawmakers wrote. It is concerning to us that, as you know,
Canada still permits the manufacture and sale of non-abuse deterrent
formulations of oxycodone pain relievers, and these drugs continue to find
their way across the border to every region and almost every state in the
United States.
It is our strong belief that you now have an excellent opportunity to
address this urgent matter by proposing a more robust series of measures
than those that were contemplated in the original regulatory package. To
that end we respectfully urge you to consider accelerating the timetable for
the removal of non-abuse deterrent formulations of oxycodone pain relievers
from the Canadian marketplace.
Pelham Fire Log

Monday, February 22: 10:26 a.m. Medical
emergency, Koper Lane. 2:36 p.m. Medical
emergency, Castle Hill Road. 7:01 p.m. Medical
emergency, Pelham Road.
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Medical emergency, Briarwood Road. 10:10 a.m.
Medical emergency, Pulpit Rock Road. 1:41 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road. 2:49 p.m.
Medical emergency, Honor Roll Road. 5:26 p.m.
Responded to Salem for mutual aid.
Wednesday, February 24: 1:51 a.m. Medical
emergency, May Lane. 8:49 p.m. Investigate
possible brush fire, Industrial Park Drive.
Thursday, February 25: 1:24 a.m. Investigate
fire alarm activation, Longview Circle. 3:54 a.m.
Medical emergency, Debbie Drive. 1:38 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:46 p.m.
Medical emergency, Ledge Road. 5:26 p.m. CO
detector activation, Brown Avenue. 11:51 p.m.
Medical assistance, Spruce Street.
Friday, February 26: 12:16 p.m. Medical
emergency, Spruce Street. 1:00 p.m. Responded
to tree on wires, Orchard Lane. 5:20 p.m.
Medical emergency, Longview Circle. 8:07 a.m.
Medical emergency, Marsh Road. 9:29 p.m.
Investigate medical alarm activation, Stevens
Road. 10:37 p.m. Medical call, Spruce Street.
Saturday, February 27: 12:42 a.m. Responded
for mutual aid to Windham for motor vehicle
accident. 2:43 p.m. Medical emergency, Burns
Road. 4:22 p.m. Investigate medical alarm
activation, Terrace Circle. 7:50 p.m. Wires
down, Atwood Road. 8:13 p.m. Medical
emergency, Hobbs Road.
Sunday, February 28: 12:44 a.m. Medical aid,
Stevens Road. 10:11 a.m. Water rescue, Clement
Road. 11:12 a.m. Service Call, Marsh Road.
1:13 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace Circle.

6:02 p.m. Medical emergency, Old County Road.
6:44 p.m. Investigate permitted burn, Mammoth
Road. 7:02 p.m. Medical emergency, Main
Street.
Monday, February 29: 7:40 a.m. Service call,
Keyes Hill Road. 3:24 p.m. Medical call, Village
Green. 9:52 p.m. Service call, Windham Road.
Tuesday, March 1: 6:07 a.m. Medical
emergency, Bedard Avenue. 8:56 a.m. Medical
emergency, Hidden Hollow Drive. 9:00 a.m.
Medical assistance, Mammoth Road. 12:08
p.m. Illegal burn, Sherburne Road. 3:32 p.m.
Dispatched for mutual aid to Windham for a
medical emergency, cancelled en route. 6:13
p.m. Odor investigation, Balcom Road. 8:03
p.m. Medical aid, Bridge Street.
Wednesday, March 2: 12:35 p.m. Investigate
permitted burn, Bush Hill Road.
Friday, March 4: 10:17 a.m. Responded to
Windham for mutual aid for motor vehicle
accident.
Saturday, March 5: 8:41 a.m. Investigate fire
alarm activation, Bridge Street. 10:22 a.m.
Investigate fire alarm activation, Bridge Street.
1:06 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
5:57 p.m. Investigate fire alarm activation, Hobbs
Road. 7:51 p.m. Medical assistance, Marsh
Road.
Sunday, March 6: 5:06 a.m. Service call, Birch
Lane. 1:39 p.m. Service call, Millstone Road.
9:41 p.m. Medical emergency, Old Gage Hill
Road.
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Ingredients:
1 pound vermicelli or any kind of long pasta
1 pound plum tomatoes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped very fine
Bunch of fresh basil.
Cook vermicelli until al dente.
Put tomatoes in boiling water, cook until you see a cut on them. Take the tomatoes out
of the water, cool them off and remove the skin. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
In a saut pan, saut the chopped onion with the olive oil. Add the chopped tomatoes
and cook until you see an orange foam on top of your sauce. Do not remove the foam.
Do not add sugar or put wine in the sauce. Cook the sauce until the orange foam
disappears. This is the acidity balance in your sauce. When the foam disappears, it is time
to add the basil and the cooked pasta. Cook until the pasta absorbs some of the flavor of
the sauce. Add a little more olive oil, mix and serve.
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Currently
Come rediscover the library! At Nesmith
Now Library
in Windham a new collection is
being developed containing nontraditional
materials. Items now available to check
out include a roof rake, a stud finder, a ukulele, a
telescope, a Celtic drum, a telephone microscope,
board games, and more. We also have kits to learn
how knit, crochet, and use a loom. All of these
items can be checked out for two weeks to a library
patron with a card in good standing. By adding
these fun and useful new items, the library hopes to
expand learning horizons, and encourage users to
stop by and try out all we have to offer. All of this
on top of our large selection of books. Stop by and
see whats happening at the library! For more info
call 432-7154 or visit nesmithlibrary.org.
New Hampshire Flag Football Leagues spring
season registration is open. The league offers
flag football for boys and girls ages 5-15. For
information on the league and to register your
player, go to www.NHFFL.com
Mondays thru May 2
The Nesmith Librarys Toddler Time is a dropin program for children ages 18 months to 3
years accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This program is offered on Monday mornings;
you choose either a 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. session
to attend. No registration is necessary. Toddler
Time lasts approximately 20-25 minutes with 30
minutes following the session for parent/child
social interaction. Toddler Time is only open to
cardholders of the Nesmith Library. Toddler Time is
for you and your child to explore the library, enjoy
books and music together, and visit with other
families. Sharing books with your child encourages
healthy language development and helps to build
a strong foundation for later learning. If you have
any questions or would like further information,
call the library at 432-7154.
Fridays, March 11 & 18
The Knights of Columbus, St. Patricks
Council 6902, will host a Fish Bake in the
Parish Center of St. Patricks Church, 12
Main St., Pelham, every Friday during Lent
except for Good Friday. Hours are 4:30 to 6:45
p.m. Adults - $11, seniors and children - $10. If
you are ordering take out, call 635-3829. All are
welcome.
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Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12 & March 18 & 19

The Windham High School theater company
will perform Disneys Tony award winning musical,
Mary Poppins original music and lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman,
Windham High School Auditorium, at 7 p.m.
Sunday Matinee on March 13 at 2 p.m. Reserved
seating will be available for sale at ticketstage.com
starting Feb. 1 and at the door. $17 adult, $12
senior 65/student/child.
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Monday, March 14
How well do you know your teenager
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or preteen? Do you know the signs to
look for around risky behaviors? Do you
think your teenage decoding skills are
savvy? If there is a teen in your life, this free event
is for you! Windham PTA is hosting a powerful
interactive community event for the public (adults
21 and over only) to increase awareness, promote
early detection, and intervention of teenage risky
behaviors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open
at 6 p.m.). This is one night you wont want to
miss! Get firsthand knowledge and up to date vital
information on the ins and outs of risky behaviors.
Participants will tour a mock teenage bedroom
and be shown many indicators and warning
signs, what to look for and techniques to use for
communicating with teens. See you there!
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Tuesday, March 15
The Windham Recreation Department
will start registration for spring and
summer programs. There are a variety of
programs such as tennis (women and kids
ages 4-10), Messy Play, mini-sports, Fun and Fit,
and more! To view the programs, or to register,
go to windham.recdesk.com and click on the
Programs tab. For more information, contact the
Recreation Office at 965-1208 or by e-mail at
Recreation@WindhamNH.gov.
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Tuesday, March 15
Join us at St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham,
to hear Matthew Arnold, a lay Catholic speaker,
author and host of the weekly radio program Shield
of Faith on the Radio Maria network. Who is Our
Lady of Good Success? What is her message? Find
out the answer to these and more questions about
this little known identity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Thursday, March 17
The Windham Garden Club welcomes
Antoinette Drouart, owner of Ikebana
Flower in Nashua and a certified teacher
of Ikebana Japanese Flower arrangements.
She will explain how Ikebana is more than simply
putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a
disciplined art form in which nature and humanity
are brought together. Though Ikebana is a creative
express, it has certain rules governing its forms.
Antoinette will explain and demonstrate this
beautiful art form. The Windham Garden Club
meets 7 p.m. at the Windham Town Hall, 3 North
Lowell Rd. in Windham. The public is welcome to
attend and learn about this fascinating subject. For
further information, call Margaret Crisler at 5957625.
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Thursday, March 17 thru Saturday, March 19

Book Fair at the Nesmith Library. Hours
Include: *Presale: Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. (*Open to
FLOW members, teachers and seniors only. You
can become a FLOW member at the presale to
take advantage of opening night.), Friday, 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fill
a bag for just $5 during the last hour of the sale
on Saturday. For more information visit www.
flowwindham.org.
Thursday, March 17, Saturday, April 9 & Friday,
April 29
Registration deadline Girls Spring Softball,
softball field at Muldoon Park: March 17 - 10U,
12U and 14U; April 9: 8U; April 29: 6U, for girls
ages 4.5 14. Program fee. This is a new program
with Pelham Parks and Recreation this year,
formerly run as an independent program in town.
Practices begin in April; games all begin in May.
Schedules on practices and games will be available
at a later date on our website. Players provide
their own gloves. T-shirt uniforms are provided
along with bats and other equipment. Cleats are
strongly suggested. Register online at webtrac.
pelhamweb.com and pay with MC/VISA. E-mail
recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721 with
any questions.
- The New Greeley Singers 20th Anniversary

Fundraiser Cabaret, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15
p.m.), Sherburne Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham.
$15 per person. Refreshments available. For
tickets and information e-mail ngsingers@gmail.
com, call Helen at (978) 453-9982, or visit www.
newgreeleysingers.com.
Tuesday, March 22
Pelham High School will host its annual
Junior College Planning Evening for
parents and our college-bound juniors.
The event, organized by the schools College
and Career Guidance Department, will be held
beginning at 6 p.m. in the newly remodeled PHS
Library and Media Center. A representative from
the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance
Foundation (NHHEAF) will facilitate the event,
providing parents and students with information
about the college planning process specifically for
juniors. Contact the College and Career Guidance
Department for any additional questions, 6352116.
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The Homeland Heroes Foundation - Helping

Soldiers Every Day will hold a 1960s Dance Party,
its third annual Dinner Dance, from 6 to 11 p.m.,
at the Atkinson Country Club. Dance the night
away for a great cause! Music by The Reminisants,
live and silent auctions, prize wheel and more!
Reserve your table today! $60 per person. Tickets
available at HomelandHeroesFoundation.org or by
calling (617) 910-6948. Visit us at facebook.com/
www.homelandhereosfoundation.org.
Wednesdays, March 23 thru May 4
The Artist in Your Child for beginners
and beyond, all ages (starting at age 6).
Instruction will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at
the First Congregational Church basement
classroom. The course will explore art in various
mediums, such as water colors, oil pastels and clay.
Students will use their imagination and creativity
to explore art. Get ready to create! Parent drop off
and pick up. Size of groups is limited; first come,
first serve. There is a program fee. Registration
form available at Pelham Parks and Rec office
or online at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation.
Register online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.
Sign up by March 18. Call 635-2721 with any
questions or e-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com.
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Friday, March 25
Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored
by the Pelham Outlaw Program, 6 to 10
p.m., Harris Pelham Inn. Tickets: $30
each ($60 per couple). Includes: Pasta
Dinner Buffet, Dessert Buffet, Juice and Soda
Bar. Great music from DJ Torre, photography by
Linda will be on-site. Tickets will be avail at the
Parks & Rec office, Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. and through Jen Moyer. (Contact
recreation@pelhamweb.com or e-mail Jen at Moyer
jmoyer0905@gmail.com to reserve your tickets).
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Saturday, March 26
Pelham Parks and Recreation will host
an Egg Hunt from approximately 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (weather permitting). Join us for
great family fun time at the Village Green
in front of the Town Hall and the Pelham Public
Library. Have children dress for weather and
ground conditions. Open to boys and girls, up to
age 8! Egg hunt will include thousands of candy
and/or toy filled eggs. Parents are expected to
stay with their child. Bring your own baskets or
containers. The hunt starts promptly at 12 p.m. and
typically is done in very short order. If you arrive
at 12:05 p.m., you may miss it! (Rain/Snow date:
April 2.) Postponement will be posted at www.
pelhammessageboard.com.
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Saturday, March 19
Rockin Rainforest: The Nesmith Library
will transform into a tropical rainforest
filled with games and activities. Wildlife
Encounters will introduce kids to animals
from the rainforest in a show from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. There will also be face painting, crafts,
coconut bowling and more! Light refreshments,
raffles and other fun treats will round out the family
friendly event. There is no cost to attend and no
registration required. For more information visit
www.flowwindham.org.
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Your Hometown
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Tuesdays, March 29 thru May 24

Are you interested in becoming debt
free? This class will change your life and
your financial legacy! Get out of debt
and stay out of debt! Crossroads Church
will host Financial Peace University by Dave
Ramsey. The class runs for nine weeks. Class starts
promptly at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. If you
have any questions call 635-1556 or e-mail office@
todaysjourney.org.
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Thursday, March 31
ServiceLink of Rockingham County will
be sponsoring three New To Medicare
Workshops in the upcoming months.
They will all be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at
Community Crossroads (2nd Floor), 8 Commerce
Dr., Atkinson, on Thurs. March 31, Wed. May
4, and Mon. June 13. The Workshop is geared
to those new to Medicare or who are planning
to go on Medicare in the next few months and
will review the basics of Medicare Parts A &
B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D),
Medicare Supplemental Plans, Medicare Advantage
Plans, and Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse.
Space is limited; 893-9769 for more information
and to reserve your spot.
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Saturday, April 2
The fourth annual Spring Craft Fair
sponsored by Womans Service Club of
Windham will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3
p.m. at Windham High School. The cafeteria
and hallway will be lined with craft booths of
hand-made items crafted by more than 60 artisans
from throughout New England will display their
crafts. pottery, fine art, unique up-cycled lawn
dcor, jewelry, bird houses, stained glass, pet
portraits, doll clothes, scrap booking, hand-crafted
hot sauces, salsa, granola, and brownies, and many
more. One-of-a-kind gifts and fabulous raffles.
Free admission and free parking. Proceeds benefit
the Womans Service Club of Windham Scholarship
Fund!
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The Windham Community Bands 18th Annual

Evening of Music fundraiser will be held
from 5:15 to 11 p.m. at The Castleton Banquet
& Conference Center in Windham. Last years
event was a great success with a large audience of
friends and supporters enjoying dinner, dancing
and outstanding music by the Windham Concert
Band, Swing Band, and Flute Ensemble. This years
musical theme is Isnt It Romantic? The gala
starts with a cocktail hour and music, followed
by a lemon caper chicken dinner at 6:15 p.m.
After the concert at 7:30 by the Concert Band,
the Swing Band concludes the evening with two
hours of romantic music for dancing. Tickets are
$50 apiece; tables of 10 are $475. Contact David
Howard at 965-3842 or musicandcats@comcast.
net to buy tickets and reserve seats.
Mondays, April 11 thru June 6
Have you ever wondered how the
Windham Police Department really works?
Do you want to ride with a Windham Police
Officer during a shift? If so, apply today to
participate in the second annual Windham Citizen
Police Academy. This exciting nine-week course
will show you the reality of police work. The class
will meet for nine consecutive Mondays from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting April 11. Topics to be
discussed: Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law, Crime
Scene Investigation, DWI Law, SWAT, Accident
Reconstruction, Firearms and much more! For
more information or to obtain an application
contact Sergeant Bryan Smith at 434-5577 or
bsmith@windhampd.com.
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Obituaries
Edward Lee Ed Maddox

Edward Lee
Ed Maddox,
84, of Pelham,
formerly of
Lexington,
Mass., died Feb. 24, 2016,
at Holy Family Hospital in
Methuen, Mass. He was the
beloved husband of Theresa
M. (Hanson) Maddox who
survives him and with whom
he celebrated their 59th
wedding anniversary on Aug. 19, 2015.
Born in Altus, Okla., Oct. 2, 1931, the son of
the late Joseph Milton and the late Betty Blanche
(Weir) Maddox, he attended Tipton, Okla., schools
and was a graduate of Tipton High School. He then
went on to attend Oklahoma Baptist University.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Ed proudly
served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Radio
Technician II aboard the USS Formoe (DE-509), a
John C. Butler-class destroyer escort.

Before retiring, Ed was employed as an
Electronics Engineer with SatCon Electronics.
Previously, he was Vice President of NovaLine Inc.
in Canton, Mass., a maker of electronic pianos
which he invented and co-founded with his
business partner, the late Dave Ludwig.
Among his many interests, Ed enjoyed traveling,
clock and music box restoration, and had a lifelong
love of music and inventing, which he did right
up until the time of his passing. He held and
contributed to numerous patents on electronic and
mechanical devices.
In addition to his wife Theresa (Terry), Ed is
survived by and will be deeply missed by three
daughters, Lorraine T. Arlan and her husband Aaron
of Nashua, Joanne I. Maddox Kinslow and her
husband Thomas of Fayetteville, N.Y. and Mary
P. Jenkins and her husband Gerald of Pelham;
three sons, Christopher E. Maddox and his wife
Sharon of White Hall, Md., David L. Maddox
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and his wife Martha of Manchester and Andrew

P. Maddox and his wife Lisa of Rockport, Mass.;
nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister,
Betty Jo Canada of Vernon, Texas; a brother-in-law,
Doug Manning of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and many
nieces and nephews.
He was also brother of the late Barbara Ann
Manning.
His Funeral Service took place on March 1 in
the funeral home. Burial in Gibson Cemetery in
Pelham.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests
contributions may be made in his memory to the
Pelham Food Pantry, 12 Main St, Pelham, NH
03076, or the Animal Rescue Network of New
England (ARNNE), P.O. Box 1053, Pelham, NH
03076.
E-condolences/directions at www.
pelhamfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by
Funeral Director James F. ODonnell, Jr. (603) 6353333.
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Anne Hilda Carter McClain, 86, of

Bogart, Ga., daughter to Hermon Carter
and Vera Jesse McCann Carter of Pelham,
was born in Nashua on Aug. 17, 1929,
and died on Jan. 31, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her
husband Franklin McClain, her son
Robert McClain, and her sisters Marjorie
and Shirley.
Anne is survived by daughters Judy
Whitaker, with whom she resided,
and Patricia Presley of Gadsden, Ala.,
and daughter-in-law, Teresa McClain,
along with extended family. She is also
survived by brothers Richard A. Carter of
Windham and Eugene Carter of Pelham.
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As previously stated, all US taxpayers are subject to the individual

shared responsibility provision of the ACA. A taxpayer is liable for
their self, and for any individual that the taxpayer could claim as a
dependent for tax purposes. Therefore all individuals must have a
MEC or qualify for a coverage exemption for each month of the
year. Parents who can claim a child as a dependent, will need to
calculate a shared responsibility payment for a child that is not
covered or exempted.
Most taxpayers who are covered through an employer, through a
government sponsored program ( Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP,
TRICARE), through the "Marketplace" etc. will meet the requirements of the minimum essential coverage (MEC).
Plans that do not meet MEC criteria are plans such as stand alone
dental and vision plans, accident and disability insurance,
workman's compensation insurance, Medicaid that provides for
only specific coverage such as family planning and treatment in
emergency situations.
If a taxpayer's family was not covered each month with MEC, then
the next step would be to qualify for a health coverage exemption.
The Form 8965, Health Coverage Exemptions is used to list month's
not covered by the MEC, to list the exemption for not having
coverage, or if no exemption applies to calculate the shared
responsibility payment for those months in question.
Some exemptions are granted only through the "Marketplace". An
exemption granted through the "marketplace" will be given an
Exemption Certificate Number (ECN). This number will be present
on the 1095-A issued by the "Marketplace". Some exemptions are
only claimed on the income tax return and some may be obtained
through the Marketplace or claimed through the return.
An example of some exemptions granted through the return are 1)
Unaffordable Coverage the amount you would have to pay for the
lowest cost employer coverage or Marketplace (bronze) coverage is
more than 8.05% of the taxpayer's household income. (Please see
the Part 2 article for calculating household income). 2) Short
Coverage Gap you went without coverage for less than 3 consecutive months during the year. 3) Household Income Below the Return
Filing Threshold your household income is below the minimum
threshold for filing a return. (An example of this is a single person
65 or older has a filing threshold of $11,850 in 2015. However
remember you are comparing household income to gross income. A
person who is over 65 may not have to file because gross income is
below this number, since social security benefits are not entered
into gross income calculation, however non-taxable social security
is calculated in household income.)
Because of article length restrictions, we have provided a link of
exemptions at our web site for Marketplace and return exemptions.
As mentioned if an exemption does not exist for a month of not
meeting the MEC, then a shared responsibility payment (SRP) is
calculated on Form 8965. The annual SRP is the greater of a
percentage of household income or a flat dollar amount. However
the amount is capped at the national average premium for a Bronze
level MEC for the household size in question.
For 2015, the annual SRP amount is the greater of 2% of the
household income that is above the tax return filing threshold for
the taxpayers filing status or the family's flat dollar amount which is
$325 per adult and $162.50 per child (under age 18) limited to a
family total of $975. These are annual amounts. The 2015 national
Bronze level average is $207 per month for a single person, $1035
per month for a family of 5.
(The 2016 % increases to 2.5% of household income. The flat
dollar rates increase in 2016 to $695 per adult and $347.50 per
child under 18. All are annual amounts)
Lets do a calculation for 2015: A married couple with 2 children
under 18, household income of $70,000. No MEC for 12 months
The filing threshold for married filing joint is $20,600. (household
income) $70000 - (filing threshold) $20,600 = $49400
2% of $49700 is $988. Their flat dollar rate is $975 (2 adults at
$325 is $650 and 2 children under 18 is $325)
Because $988 is greater than $975 and less than the national
average of $9936 ($828 x 12 months), their shared responsibility
payment is $828 for 12 months, $69 per month without coverage.
Liberty Utilities Donation for

Welcome to Windham Sign was Accepted
by Barbara OBrien
Earlier this year, Windham Selectmen were divided on whether or
not to accept a $1,500 donation from Liberty Utilities to pay for a
Welcome to Windham sign.
While two of them voted in favor of accepting the donation, the
other two selectmen in attendance didnt want to take the money
because of a reported ongoing business relationship between
Liberty Utilities and Kinder-Morgan; a company currently seeking
permission to install natural gas lines across sections of New
Hampshire, including a segment of Windham.
Voting in favor of accepting the money earlier this year were
Vice Chairman Joel Desilets and Chairman Al Letizio, Jr. Casting
an opposing decision were Selectmen Ross McLeod and Roger

Hohenberger. Selectman Bruce Breton did not attend the meeting
where the vote was taken, causing a tied decision, which resulted in
the donation being refused.
As it turns out, however, the late January vote was a moot
decision, as selectmen had already voted to accept the $1,500
for a sign on Oct. 19, 2015. The selectmen had actually voted
to accept the donation back in October, Letizio said. We then
erroneously had it on our agenda again to accept in February.
Thats when the discussion occurred about not accepting it, he
explained. By that time, the funds had been long accepted and
the sign printed. Selectmen realized their mistake last month.
New STOP Signs to be Erected at Five Locations

by Barbara OBrien
At the request of a Windham resident and the recommendation
of the towns Highway Safety Committee, selectmen have
unanimously (5 to 0) approved the installation of new STOP signs
at five intersections. Voting to approve the request were former
selectmens Chairman Al Letizio, Jr., vice chairman Joel Desilets
and Selectmen Bruce Breton, Roger Hohenberger and Ross
McLeod.
After listening to Fire Chief Tom McPhersons presentation on the
need for the new STOP signs, Letizio said, I really cant imagine
why they arent there already! When questioned as to whether

any accidents had recently occurred at any of these intersections,
Police Chief Gerald Lewis said that one had taken place last year.
The new STOP signs are to be posted at the intersections of
Robin Hood and Johnson Street, Robin Hood and West Shore
Road, Woodvue and West Shore Road, and two signs at the
intersection of Wildwood and Johnson Street. The decision to post
the signs was made following a public hearing on Feb. 22. No
public input was offered during the hearing, however.
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Mammoth Convenience Store

Burglar and Accomplices
Caught in the Act
Front door smashed
Courtesy photos
submitted by Pelham Police

Department
Officer Ryan Donovan was
conducting checks of closed
businesses during the midnight
shift due to an increase in
commercial burglaries in area
towns. At 1:11 a.m. on Sunday,
March 6, he observed a black
2005 Subaru Outback sedan
parked behind the Mammoth
Convenience Store with its
headlights on. Ofc. Donovan
Subaru car stopped
noticed the front door of the
closed business was smashed.
The Subaru drove around
the north side of the business in
reverse and attempted to depart on
Mammoth Road upon the Officers
arrival.
Ofc. Donovan stopped the Subaru
on Mammoth Road about 100
yards north of the store and arrested
the three suspects as Pelham
backup officers arrived. Dracut,
Hudson and Salem Police Officers
responded to secure the store.
Salem Officer Paul Benoit assisted
clearing the store with his Police
Danielle P. Hagan
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Mammoth Convenience owners
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met Pelham detectives and
charged
with
officers at the scene. They assisted in reviewing
Conspiracy
surveillance video that showed a man smash the
to Commit
glass front door and steal cartons of cigarettes,
Burglary
lottery tickets and other items while the Subaru
and Loitering or
waited at the rear of the store. Officers saw the
Prowling.
cigarettes and lottery tickets in the car as the
Flynns bail was
suspects were arrested. The Subaru was secured
set at $10,000 cash.
at the Pelham Police Department pending the
Hagans and Mr.
application for a search warrant.
Martinezs bail were
Jonathan T. Flynn, 19, of Pelham, smashed
both set at $5,000
the door and entered the store. He was charged
cash.
with Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Loitering
They were
or Prowling. Flynn also had an electronic bench
transported to
warrant for Criminal Mischief out for his arrest
the Hillsborough
from Nashua District Court. Danielle P. Hagan,
County House of
19, of Hudson, was driving the Subaru. She was
Corrections and
charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary,
were scheduled
Criminal Liability for the Conduct of Another and
for arraignment at
Loitering or Prowling. Dennis M. Martinez, 18, of
Salem District Court
Hudson, was a passenger waiting in the Subaru.
on Monday, March 7.
by Barbara OBrien
There are two town-sanctioned beautification
committees currently working on projects in
Windham; one focusing on the stretch along
Route 111 up to Wall Street, near Shaws
Supermarket and CVS Pharmacy. The second
committee is centering its efforts on improving
the appearance of the town
common area, adjacent
to the old Town Hall on
North Lowell Road. Both
committees have been
meeting throughout the
winter months.
According to former
selectmens Chairman
Al Letizio, Jr., the New
Hampshire Department of
Transportation (DOT) is
looking into the proposal
to erect four Welcome to
Windham signs at strategic
locations throughout town.
The two signs proposed to
be placed at the foot of the Exit 3 ramps off Route
93, however, will have to be relocated, according
to Letizio, due to federal safety regulations.
Alternatives are being discussed, Letizio said,
noting that the signs need to be on breakaway
poles for safety. Committee members are looking
into using faux granite, which looks great, but
is safe, Letizio noted.
Plans are to finalize the proposal in the next
couple of months. $25,000 is included in the
proposed 2016 town operating budget to pay
for the four signs and their installation.
Dennis M. Martinez
Letizios stint as selectman expired on Election

Day, Tuesday, March 8. He chose not to seek
re-election to a second term.
The town common version of the beautification
committee has also held several meetings,
according to Town Administrator David Sullivan.
Currently, committee members are looking
into the possibility of putting a crosswalk

on North Lowell Road, leading from Town
Hall to the complex on the other side of the
road. Conceptual plans are currently being
developed, Sullivan said, including the possibility
of creating additional parking behind the
community development building.
Plans are to beautify both sides of North
Lowell Road, Sullivan emphasized, adding that
committee members hope to bring a proposal to
the full board of selectmen within the next month
or so.
Thank You, Target

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have
expressed their gratitude to Target for offering the
school district a one-percent rebate of purchases
made by local customers using the Take Charge
of Education Program. Thank you, Target,
school board member Rob Breton said, echoed
by Vice Chairman Tom Murray.
School board members accepted the
$502.62 donation unanimously with sincere
appreciation. Voting in favor were Chairman
Jonathan T. Flynn
Ken Eyring, Vice Chairman Tom Murray and

school board members Dennis Senibaldi, Rob
Breton and Daniel Popovici-Muller.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy said that
the donation will be used for various student
activities at Golden Brook School, which
includes kindergarten through third grade.
Popovici-Muller urged residents to apply for
the red card at Target and to list the Windham
School District as the recipient of any rebate.
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Kevin Verratti, the Windham School Districts
Director of Technology, was put on notice at the
March 1 school board meeting that the pressure
is on to update the districts website; something
board members emphasized months ago. Verratti
is also expected to complete a comprehensive
inventory of all technology equipment by the end
of the current school year (June 30).
During the meeting, school board members
expressed concern that the draft request for
competitive bids was unchanged from one they
had viewed nearly a year ago, despite Verrattis
contention that he had spoken with teachers,
administrators and other staff members regarding
ways in which to improve the school districts
existing website; an entity that many people
have described as cumbersome and difficult to
navigate.
School board members also expressed concern
that information distributed by Verratti included
the names of students; a situation that Verratti
was instructed to correct. Board members noted
that they only want to know which pieces of
equipment are assigned to someone, but not
specific user names. According to School Board
Chairman Ken Eyring, there are more pieces of
technology equipment in the school district than
there are students and staff.
Verratti said he is in the process of tracking and
tagging all technology equipment and expects
to have the job completed by the end of April.
However, the process will be ongoing as new
equipment is obtained, and old equipment retired,
Verratti explained.
Also, according to Verratti, the new website
will be designed to be more event-focused and
easier to navigate. Current information will be
front and center, he told school board members,
and information will be easier to locate. The
new website will be more user friendly, Verratti
said. There will be a clear and consistent format
from school to school. Verratti also said that
the website will be integrated with social media
feeds and that there will be a connection between
WCTV-21, the local cable television station, and
the school district website.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy
emphasized, however, that there is far more to the
process than just updating the website. Training
staff members how to make efficient use of the
website is equally important, she said. Verratti
said he anticipates that a redesigned website will
debut approximately six months after a vendor has
been selected to do the job. According to Verratti,
the request for bids is essentially ready to be sent
out. School board members said they wanted to
see that information before it is released for bid.
Verratti joined the Windham School District in
2013. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Computer Science from Franklin Pierce College
and went on to pursue his masters in Information
Technology Management; also from
Franklin Pierce.
Will School Board Members Reveal

Vote on Superintendent Choice?
by Barbara OBrien
The public still does not know the details
of last months vote on the selection of a new
superintendent for the Windham School District.
While the final decision of who got the job was
announced in public on Feb. 18, school board
members have not yet revealed what that vote was
or who voted for whom.
Richard Langlois, currently superintendent of
the Marlborough, Mass., School District, got the
job. That much is known by the public, but how
the five-member school board voted is not. In the
past, this information was provided to the public
promptly after a vote was taken in non-public. The
other final candidate this time around was current
interim superintendent Tina McCoy; a favorite of
many who regularly participate in school district
issues.
Despite pleas from numerous people, school
board members have remained adamant about
not commenting on the non-public vote on Feb.
17. The question is why they dont want to reveal
this information. Former school board chairman
Barbara Coish asked about the issue during the
meeting on March 1. Its okay to seal the minutes
of the non-public meeting, but not the vote, Coish
said. The public should know, Coish continued.
The public should not have to assume what the
vote might have been. We want to know who
voted for whom! she insisted.
Comments about the choice for a new
superintendent have been rampant on social
media, with some participants suggesting that the
vote to hire Langlois was 3 to 2 and certainly not a
unanimous one of 5 in favor and 0 opposed. Those
who ventured a guess at the vote said they felt
Langlois hiring was only supported by Chairman
Ken Eyring, Vice Chairman Tom Murray and firstyear school board member Daniel Popovici-Muller.
If that is the case, then it would likely mean that
school board members Dennis Senibaldi and Rob
Breton supported Dr. McCoy, instead.
The answer had still not been revealed by
press time, however. After going into non-public
session on March 1 for a period of 25 minutes,
ostensibly to discuss the possibility of releasing the
information, it was announced that the decision
to reveal or not reveal would be put off until the
next school board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday,

March 15, at 7 p.m. The issue is slated to be at the
top of the agenda for that nights meeting.
Its a matter of going through the proper
process, Popovici-Muller said, commenting
that more members of the public should be in
attendance when the decision on whether or not to
release the vote is reached; that the public should
know in advance that a decision is to be made, by
posting it on the agenda. Senibaldi was the only
other school board member to make a comment.
Im prepared to make that decision tonight,
Senibaldi said.
Resident Bob Coole, who said he agreed
with Coishs demand to have the vote revealed
publically, also wanted to know where the extra
$10,000 to be paid to Langlois for the first year of
his contract was going to come from. Langlois
three-year contract calls for an annual salary of
$150,000, but only $140,000 was budgeted for the
first year, which starts on July 1, 2016. Chairman
Eyring said the additional money for Langlois
salary is accounted for through money being saved
by not offering him certain employee benefits.
This is a really good deal for the school district,
Eyring said. Were getting him at a very good
price. The overall cost of the entire package is
less, Eyring noted.
Mrs. Coish noted after the meeting that the
next school board meeting wont be until after the
Tuesday, March 8 elections and it could be possible
that there might be a change in membership from
when the hiring of a new superintendent was
decided. If that were to be the case, the public
might never know about the vote in non-public,
Coish said.
Dr. McCoy, who will remain as Windhams
interim superintendent until June 30 of this year,
said she contacted Langlois and welcomed him
to the school district. McCoy said she is glad to
assist Langlois with the transition from his current
position to superintendent of the Windham School
District. Langlois is currently about mid-way
through his three-year contract with Marlborough
and will need to be released from that contract to
move on to Windham. As for McCoys future, she
said her options are open and she is taking her time
in deciding what step to take next.
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With close to 40 students participating,
over 100 costumes, 26 scene changes, a live
dog, and two actors who will fly during the
production, Windham High Schools production
of Mary Poppins certainly fits the definition of
going big. Based on the Broadway version of
Mary Poppins, the audience is going to enjoy
the classic songs, costumes, and characters from
the beloved movie while also being pleasantly
surprised to discover new characters and songs.
This is the most ambitious project the
Windham High School Theatre Company has
produced since The Phantom of the Opera
was performed in 2012. All of the students
have risen to the occasion, explained Theatre
Director Alison OBrien. We have been
rehearsing and working on the set and costumes
since November and the students have brought
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Congresswoman Annie Kuster
Friday, March 4, Ranking Member
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02)
hosted the House Veterans Affairs Committee
(HVAC) Oversight and Investigations (O&I)
Subcommittee for a field hearing in New
Hampshire. The hearing, entitled Addressing
VA Opioid Prescriptions and Pain Management
Practices, examined current pain management
practices within the Veterans Administration and
its connection to the ongoing opioid epidemic
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to protect our nations veterans from misguided
pain treatment practices that could put them
on the path to addiction. The brave men and
women who have served in the Armed Forces
have sacrificed so much to protect our way
of life, and we must ensure that they receive
medical care that will support a healthy, safe
transition back to civilian life. Whats more, this
hearing opened a discussion between the VA
and community leaders that are also working to
address the broader heroin epidemic plaguing
New Hampshire. I thank my colleagues and
todays witnesses for taking the time to be a part
of todays hearing.
Its clear that VAs over-reliance on
prescription opiates to address chronic pain has
been harmful to both veterans and our nation,
said Representative Mike Coffman, Chairman
of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
on O&I. If it is shown that safe and effective
alternative treatments are working at White
River Junction or at other VA centers, VA
should ensure these programs are implemented
nationwide. I look forward to continuing to
work with Representative Kuster on moving
these potentially life-changing treatments
forward.
Id like to thank the House Veterans Affairs
Committee for hosting this important field
hearing today in New Hampshire, where we
have one of the countrys highest proportions
of U.S. military veterans, said Representative
Frank Guinta. In Congress, my colleagues and
I are constantly looking for ways to improve
their health care at the Veterans Administration.
In the middle of an opiate and heroin epidemic,
affecting nearly every demographic, we must
be especially careful that vets in need of pain
management assistance do not become victims
of opiate over-prescription, leading to other
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the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin

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from the experts and to add their advice to
legislative solutions in Congress.
During the hearing, Rep. Kuster and the
participants questioned New Hampshire
Attorney General Joe Foster, local service
organizations committed to helping veterans
with substance use disorder, and representatives
from the Manchester and White River Junction
VA Medical Centers on a variety of topics
related to substance use disorder (SUD) and pain
management within the veteran community.
The participants questions addressed issues
surrounding access to alternative pain
management therapies, best pain management

practices within the VA, and possible reduction
in the amount of opioids being prescribed to
veterans under the VAs Opioid Safety Initiative,
among other topics.
Congresswoman Kuster has served on the U.S.
House Veterans Affairs Committee since taking
office in 2013. As a result of her leadership on
veterans issues, last year Kuster was selected
to serve as the Ranking Member of the Veterans
Affairs Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee,
where she pushes for increased transparency
at the VA and helps to lead the charge in
Washington on the need to address the heroin
crisis. The daughter of a World War II veteran,
Congresswoman Kuster has long advocated for
the needs of New Hampshire veterans, and she
frequently holds veteran roundtables, forums,
and job fairs for Granite State veterans across the
district.
As addiction to opioids has risen dramatically
across the Granite State, Kuster has also
prioritized efforts to address the opioid crisis by
holding regional briefings to hear directly from
local community members, and by highlighting
the issue at the federal level through her work
in Congress. Last year, Kuster helped introduce
bipartisan legislation that aims to attack the
epidemic from a number of different angles,
including through increased grant funding
and improved coordination among federal
agencies. As co-founder of a Bipartisan Task
Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, Kuster
brings together experts from federal agencies
to coordinate efforts to fight the epidemic.
She has also attended ride-alongs with law
enforcement officials in Nashua, Keene, and
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challenges facing law enforcement and local
communities. These experiences help Kuster
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March 11, 2016 - 9
Salute to Business
PELHAM - WINDHAM News
2016
Early Start Learning

Academy and Child Care
Early Start Learning Academy

One of the most important decisions a parent
can make is where to send their child for their first
educational experience. Your childs interactions
in these settings are an important and exciting
starting point for your childs educational journey.
Early Start Learning Academy (the only Licensed
Plus center in Hudson) will be sure that your
child has a positive experience for their very first
educational schooling. A licensed plus center
represents a quality rating that recognizes New
Hampshires child care programs that go above
and beyond the requirements put in place by
the Childcare Licensing Bureau. The school is
concerned not only with the successful academic
education of your child, but also the successful
emotional and social developmental skills as well.
The building is made for children with its large
windows and bright, clean, spacious classrooms.
The building sits on over two acres of land, which
allows for multiple outdoor play areas. Outside
play is such an important part of childhood.
The playground areas let children practice and
enhance their large motor and cooperative play
skills. An outdoor learning environment also
allows them to explore and learn while using their
imaginations.
The academy offers a variety of programs within
the curriculum, including field trips, plays, weekly
visits with the librarian, Handwriting without
Tears and Beginning Reading Series that include
phonological awareness, pattern predictable text,
sight words, vocabulary and comprehension. The
curriculum uses a multi-sensory based approach
for the emergent reader. This approach enables
learners to capitalize on their language and
reading skills, while strengthening their weakness.

This combines a strong literature program that
includes a rich mixture of written and oral
language with organized, direct instruction to
meet the needs of each individual child.
During the summer months, a very fun and
exciting summer camp program is offered for
children 18 months to 6 years of age. This
program offers summertime flexibility. Parents
pick which session they are interested in for their
child. Come to one! Come to all! This years
themes are: Dino Digs (June 20-July 1), Down
by the Pond (July 11-July 22), Space Quest (July
25-Aug. 5), Never-Never Land (Aug. 8-Aug. 19)
and Making Masterpieces (Aug. 22-Aug. 26).
Each session runs for two weeks at a time (except
Making Masterpieces - one week) ... come join in
the fun!
Early Start Learning Academy also offers a
Wrap-Around Kindergarten program which
will extend and enhance the public Kindergarten
program. The focus will be to support your
child in the areas of reading and math, as well
as social and emotional development. We can
accommodate Hudson residents with public
school buses.
The school offers a wide variety of sessions to
tailor fit your familys needs. There are half-day,
full-day and extended- day sessions which can
be two, three or five days per week. Early Start
Learning Academy is open Monday through Friday
from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit
their website: www.earlystartlearningacademy.
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You might be surprised to talk to our
patients or their parents. The groans
associated with visiting the dentist have been
replaced by excited shouts of I have no
cavities! or This was a lot of fun! A large
part of pediatric dentistry is encouraging
patients and parents alike that visits to the
dentist are fun, and proper home care helps
limit those visits to once every 6 months. Dr.
Collins and her team of skilled, caring dental
professionals do this every day.
Children who have early positive dental
experiences are more likely to maintain
regular dental visits and excellent at-home
dental care as adults, explains Dr. Collins.
We provide a comfortable setting and
establish confidence so that each of our
patients can achieve and maintain optimal
dental health. From the moment children
walk into the office, we want to build a
relationship with the patient, establish trust,
and set the stage for excellent oral care now
and in the future.
Dr. Collins is proud to be listed among the
Top Pediatric Dentists in the state for the past
several years. But despite her achievements,
Dr. Collins and her staff continue to improve
their clinical and patient care skills by
attending continuing education courses in
their respective fields. Dr. Collins constantly

strives to stay abreast of the ever-changing
field of dentistry and improvements in dental
technology. She participates in various
educational activities so she can provide
quality services to her patients, ranging from
about 1 year of age through college age.
Dr. Collins is excited to announce the
addition of two more pediatric dentists to the
team. Both doctors will be starting in July
after completion of their Pediatric Residency
Programs. The addition of these dentists
will allow us to continue treating our many
existing patients as well as provide dental
care to many others seeking treatment.
Dr. Collins remarks, We encourage
parents to bring their children in when the
first tooth emerges. We make that first dental
visit short, enjoyable and very comfortable.
We encourage parents to establish a dental
home where we can monitor each childs
dental condition because poor dental hygiene
may affect sleep, social relationships, and
overall health.
To learn more or schedule an appointment
in either Nashua or Pelham, please visit
www.CollinsDentistry.com and call to start
your child on a lifelong journey of good
dental habits.
10 - March 11, 2016
Salute to Business
2016
Hampstead Academy
Educates the Whole Child
The vision of Hampstead Academy is to prepare a diverse
and talented population of young people to participate
confidently and responsibly in an increasingly complex
society, by providing a rigorous educational experience
where thinking is valued, positive attitude is appreciated, and
upstanding character is promoted.
We seek to develop students who demonstrate selfconfidence, enthusiasm for learning, a sense of purpose, and
a commitment to service for others, in an environment that
is sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual, as well as to
the requirements of the world community to which they are
becoming contributing citizens.
Hampstead Academy endeavors to nurture each students
unique strengths - intellectually, socially, physically, and
creatively within the framework of a familial atmosphere
of civility, competence, and caring. It strives to develop
students capable of uniting academic excellence with
cooperation, social awareness with responsibility, physical
prowess with respect, creativity with dignity.

While valuing traditions of the past, the school welcomes
and implements meaningful change with a curriculum that
balances established methods with innovative and forwardthinking programs. Course content and methodology
build upon individual uniqueness in learning style, family
background, life experiences, and personal intelligences.
A confluence of individualized programming and group
learning results in the development of the whole child.
Cooperative projects, parent involvement, and community
service afford opportunities for students to share their
learning experiences via the development of an outerdirected sensitivity to other peoples and cultures.
Lyn Kutzelman
603-362-5814
www.hampsteadacademy.org
Perfecting Your Smile for a Lifetime.
Windham Orthodontics
Spring Fling Promotion
Dr. Danielle Ross, DMD, PC, owner of
Windham Orthodontics, provides orthodontic
care for adults, adolescents and children. She is
passionate about her patients and takes the time
to get to know each one of them. She offers a
warm, comfortable environment, but also always
makes it fun to be a patient! There are patient
contests that change regularly, fun and informative
Facebook postings, and special surprises when
treatment is complete.
Dr. Ross has been treating patients in southern
NH since 2002 and has received the NH Top
Dentist award for the last eight consecutive years.
She is an Invisalign Premier Preferred provider, a
distinction awarded to only the top five percent of
Invisalign providers.
In addition to orthodontic care, Dr. Ross
provides esthetic services, such as Teeth
Whitening, Botox, and Fillers. You may not have
known that orthodontists are uniquely qualified
to provide Botox/Fillers due to their extensive
education in head and neck anatomy.
Her practice, located at 25 Indian Rock Rd.
in Windham, continually strives to provide the

most up-to-date state of the art technology. It
is complete with diagnostic digital imaging
equipment, and an in-house lab. Most recently,
Dr. Ross also used an iOC scanner, a digital
scanning system which eliminates the need for
plaster, resulting in a much more comfortable
patient experience. Windham Orthodontics uses
only the highest quality orthodontic materials.
As an American Association of Orthodontics
member, Dr. Ross follows the AAO guidelines
recommending that orthodontic evaluations begin
at age seven. She will follow your childrens
growth and development at regular intervals until
they are ready to begin.
Windham Orthodontics has several spring
promotions currently in effect and offers a
complementary initial consultation. Call the
office to find out more and to schedule an
appointment. They can be reached at 216-1188
or on the web at www.WindhamOrthodontics.
com.
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Specialty Kitchens is a familyoperated business
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customers happy.
They have built solid relationships with leading
manufacturers to insure you receive the best in
craftsmanship, innovative design and top-notch
materials, and superior value at any price level.
They offer a complete product line, including
cabinets, countertops, hardware, ceramic tile and
hardwood flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures,
windows and doors.
But the best materials and designs mean nothing
without the people to support your remodeling
project. With their total team approach, Specialty
Kitchens leads the way in stellar customer service.
At Specialty Kitchens, a recurring philosophy runs
through every employee and every project, recognizing that your remodeling project is special
and unique. There are no cookie-cutter solutions,
no one-size fits all designs. From start to finish,
your preferences, and their expertise, create the
perfect custom kitchen, bath or office to fit your
needs and lifestyle. This commitment to proactive
communication and individual attention has made
Specialty Kitchens the areas leader in kitchen,

bath and office remodeling. The fun, relaxed experience of working with this family-owned firm
keeps them there. They invest time in your project
before you invest your hard-earned money. They
offer a no-cost, no-pressure, in-home evaluation
with their project manager, assuring you receive
an accurate, detailed, written proposal guaranteeing no hidden charges after the sale.
Specialty Kitchens uses their own in-house remodeling and installation team, including a lead-carpenter, to manage every aspect of each remodel
job. They believe in communicating constantly,
managing the process carefully, paying attention
to project details, and eliminating your stress.
To learn more about the process, log onto www.
specialtykitchens.com. Make sure you read
The 10 most important questions to ask any
remodel contractor before you hire one or visit
their beautiful showroom located at 4 Hudson
Park Drive, Hudson.
March 11, 2016 - 11
Salute to Business
2016
Hudson Chamber of Commerce:

Membership has its Advantages
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
offers a myriad of opportunities for their business
members while also committing to improving the
community where we all live and do business.
The Greater Hudson Chamber is committed
to improving the vitality and quality of life of
the community by utilizing the support, talent
and resources of its members creating stronger
relations within our community. The chamber
believes communities that prosper and succeed
begin with creating businesses that thrive and
succeed, and it is dedicated to support all local
businesses for the benefit of the community.
Members of the GHCC form a dedicated and
aware group of civic-minded business leaders
as well as men and women of our community
working together to promote positive growth.
Being a member of the GHCC means investing
in the future of the area. Chamber members
are businesses, organizations, and individuals
concerned with the socio-economic climate of
our community. These businesses have joined
together because they know they stand a better
chance of getting things done when they speak as
one voice.
As the chamber works to improve your
communitys economy and quality of life, their
primary objectives are to help businesses prosper
and grow, to increase job opportunities, to
encourage an orderly expansion and development
of all segments of the community, and to
contribute to the overall economic stability and
quality of life of the community.
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
serves as the front door to the business
community to jointly undertake major projects
that could not be accomplished as an individual
business. Membership within the GHCC offers
members a stronger voice in the business
community, keeping with the adage that there
is strength in numbers, achieving success in our
community.
We are here to support the community and
as an advocate for our businesses, stated GHCC
Executive Director Brenda Collins. We strive
to bring the business community the necessary
and important resources to help them grow and
prosper. The Hudson Chamber works to help
build business-to-business relationships and
community connection.
Many benefits of belonging to the chamber
are offered to promote business at no cost,
including a free listing in the GHCC Member
Online Directory with a free link to your company

website, a free listing of job opportunities
and commercial real estate listings, free
networking events, free membership lists, and
all our members are encouraged to display their
marketing collateral for free at the chambers
office.
The most invaluable benefits would be the
relations, business and personal, achieved as
a result of membership. Regular networking
opportunities, offered free of charge to chamber
members, are held to assist the business owner to
network with other local, like-minded business
people, which offers you a personal connection
with prospective clients, employees, and
associates. These face-to-face interactions build
personal credibility, as well as personal contacts
building networks not just networking. The GHCC
does all this while maintaining the lowest dues
structure in the state of New Hampshire.
The GHCC not only supports local businesses
- they also support the community by hosting an
annual charity event for the St. John Food Pantry
and providing scholarships for Hudsons junior
citizens. The GHCC has donated back to the
community in excess of $95,000 during the past
16 years through the generosity of the business
community.
The chamber accomplishes their goals by
providing meetings with speakers on important
relevant subjects, scheduling Business After Hours
and providing members an opportunity to meet
fellow members and make business contacts,
offering advertising opportunities, as well as
sponsorships in various programs organized by the
chamber.
One of the most exciting events for a business,
whether new or existing, is celebrating a grand
opening, anniversary, or recent achievement. The
Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce offers its
assistance in the planning and preparation of your
ribbon cutting ceremony. They provide the giant
scissors and the ribbon. The staff will photograph
the event to preserve the moment and send out
press releases to the local media.
Greater Hudsons Chamber of Commerce
is a voluntary partnership of business and
professional people working together to build a
healthy economy and to improve the quality of
life in your community. As the Greater Hudson
Chamber of Commerce works to accomplish
these goals, it wears many hats: economic
developer and planner; tourist information center;
business spokesperson; government relations

specialist; human resources advisor; and public
relations practitioner. Simply stated, the Greater
Hudson Chamber of Commerce is business and
professional people working together to make
your community a better place for everyone to
live and work. Being a member of the Greater
Hudson Chamber of Commerce is good for
business; your business - and it is an investment

in your community because business fuels our
economy. More information about the Greater
Hudson Chamber of Commerce can be found at
www.HudsonChamber.com or visiting them at 71
Lowell Rd. (Citizens Bank/Rite Aid Building) in
Hudson, or call 889-4731.
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while also addressing the under lying causes of

the students infraction, worked cooperatively
with the Pelham Police Department to expand
the DARE program into the seventh grade and is
fostering efforts to develop peer mentors within
the schools.
purposely being loud but you are waking up the

entire neighborhood.
Thumbs down Trumpsters. Not only
disappointed with The Donald but also
disappointed with the people who actually believe
in his idiotic policies. People, I will count to three
and snap my fingers. When you awaken, you will
remember none of him. Snap out of it, people.
Thumbs up to FLIP, Friends of the Pelham

Library, for offering a $500 Scholarships open to
all Pelham residents. It is for a high school senior.
Applications are at the Library and Deadline is
Thumbs down, way, way down to those who

think amnesty for illegals is good. The Democrats
have no interest in preserving the American
culture which is under assault. The Democrats are
only interested in new voters because they need
a permanent underclass of people incapable of
taking care of themselves, incapable of providing
for themselves who will always be counted on to
vote Democrat to be taken care of.
Thumbs up to the Pelham Recycling Center

workers. These employees both
full and part time exemplify
customer service. They are
courteous and always helpful.
$AVE MONEY ON FUEL & HEAT

Tune-up your furnace or boiler NOW
and SAVE on next winters fuel bills
GAS
Thumbs up to Pelham School Superintendent

Amanda Lecaroz whose first priority is the
education and well-being of Pelham students.
She is working to improve policies and the
educational structure to better serve the long term
goals of a great school system. She has managed
the school budget remarkable well. In 2015, the
school portion of the Pelham tax rate was less than
in 2013, even with the added burden of the PHS
addition bond. As a founding member of Pelham
Community Coalition she has worked to educate
our students and community around the issues of
substance abuse, modified the school suspension
policy to provide meaningful consequences
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Thumbs down- to the

resident who is complaining
about the Pelham Recycling
employees not helping dump
the coal ash. Did you ever think
they were on a scheduled break?
How did you get the buckets
in your vehicle? Move back to
Massachusetts.
Thumbs down to the 66 year

old who has never tried pot and clearly doesnt
understand addiction. I dont know of any addict
who grows up aspiring to be a junkie. I pray
you never have to deal with a loved one who
succumbs to any form of addiction.
May 1. Hope our residents take advantage of the

opportunity!
Thumbs down to the owner of the very large
loud truck that drives in the area of Deer Leap at
5:05 a.m. each morning. I dont know if you are
Thumbs up to Mrs. Harden, fourth grade

teacher at PES. I wanted to thank you for all the
help you give the kids, for kids with IEPs. You
spend that extra time with them to help them
learn and that means a lot to parents! Thank you!
Thumbs up to the coaches/volunteers with
the youth indoor soccer at Pelham Elementary on
Sunday morning, a fantastic job done with our
children, many of whom dont even know what
soccer is. Thumbs way down to all the parents
attending this same event. There is a large sign
that reads No Food or Drink in bold letters
that you have to literally walk around to get into
the gym, yet everyone walked in with their DD
iced coffees, bagels and muffins. You all should
be ashamed of yourselves for setting a terrible
example. Grow up!
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Alvirne-Pelham Senior Night Turns out to be OT Thriller
#9 Matt Diprizio and #7 Bobby Haverty celebrate after #14 Brendan Parents goal.
#15 Jake Letendre and #13 Ian Birmingham
#15 Jake Letendre looks to pass to #9 Matt DiPrizio.
#13 Ian Birmingham dumps the puck in.
submitted by the Alvirne-Pelham Avalanche

Although the playoffs are out of reach of the Avalanche after their
loss to Manchester Central, they looked to close out the season on
a high note on senior night against Manchester Memorial. Senior
captain Cam Richall, senior goalie and assistant captain Curtis
Richall and senior goalie Jeremy Dowd were all recognized. Cam
Richall, a four-year varsity player from Alvirne High School has had
a break out senior year scoring 12 goals and 18 assists through 17
games. His twin brother, Curtis Richall, has played the same role,
facing the most shots of any goalie in the state for the third year in
a row. Jeremy Dowd joined the program his junior year and has
worked hard the whole time he has played. The Avalanche seniors
were seeking a win to close out their career at home against a fifth
place Crusaders team that was very skilled.
The Avalanche looked to be taken back by the speed of the
Memorial Crusaders in the first period, falling to a 1-0 deficit fairly
quickly but they would fire back. A goal by Alvirne-Pelhams
Brendan Parent assisted by Cam Richall would tie the game and
send both teams into the locker room even. The second period
would prove to be far more entertaining for the fans, but a lot busier
for AP goalie Curtis Richall who would face a number of odd man
rushes and breakaways. The entire period was back and forth seeing
goals from freshman Kyle Sintiris, freshman Riley Nutter and Cam
Richall. The Crusaders would also net three goals of their own, all
on breakaways to lock the game at four going into the final period of
play.
The third period was played safe by both teams, displaying solid
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scoring chances, both goalies were determined to give their team
the win. The game would eventually go into sudden death overtime
and the game only got more exciting. A back-and-forth overtime
would prove to favor the speedy Memorial team as they would score
the game-winning goal on a beautiful breakaway move that ended
the game. The Avalanche fought hard the whole way and proved to
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which led to an 8-1 win. Junior Brendan Parent scored a hat trick
while Cam Richall scored two goals with Jeremy Dowd notching an
assist. Freshman goalie Jackson Dowd found his way into the net
for the third period and was able to stop all four shots he saved in
his debut. Alvirne-Pelham faced off against Nashua South in the last
game of the season on Wednesday, March 2, at Conway Arena.
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On Monday, U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Kelly Ayotte

(R-NH), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Thom Tillis (RNC), John Boozman (R-AR) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced the
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confusion that veterans have continued to experience in attempting
to get health care.
Veterans deserve the best health care that America has to offer,
but as we learned in 2014 from the waitlist scandals, VA is failing to
deliver it, Senator Burr said. The creation of the Veterans Choice
program nearly two years ago was a good start, but there is much
more we need to do if we are going to fulfill our promises to our
veterans. Ive heard from many veterans in North Carolina who tell
me that they are still experiencing significant frustrations and delay
in getting health care. My legislation cuts down on the bureaucratic
delays, hassles and confusion that is standing in between veterans
and the health care they need. Congress must take action on this
legislation so that every American veteran will finally be able to rely
on quality care without having to wait or drive far.
The Veterans Choice Program is critical to providing New
Hampshires veterans with choices regarding where they receive
the health care they have earned, said Senator Ayotte. As part
of our ongoing efforts to address shortcomings with the VAs
implementation of the program, the Veterans Choice Improvement
Act of 2016 would make important reforms and ensure that the
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program is permanently extended, said Senator Ayotte. I urge my

colleagues to support this legislation and I will continue my efforts to
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Our veterans should not have to wait months or years to get the
quality health care services they need, nor should they have to drive
for hours to get routine care, Senator Hoeven said. Two years ago,
we worked very hard to pass the Veterans Choice Program to address
these issues, but clearly that legislation needs to be improved. The
bill were introducing today will strengthen the Choice Act by cutting
red tape and confusion and giving local private medical providers
in North Dakota and across the nation the confidence they need to
enter into service agreements with the VA. It will allow our vets,
who didnt delay defending our nation, to get the high quality care
they need within their own communities and without delay.
We cannot let the failure of the VA bureaucracy prevent our
veterans from receiving the health care they need and deserve,
said Senator Tillis. By reducing wasteful redundancies within
the VA and modernizing the outdated claims submission process,
the Veterans Choice Improvement Act will help veterans in North
Carolina and across the nation receive higher quality and more
timely health care.
The Veterans Choice Improvement Act addresses three key

problems that have come to light since the creation of the Veterans
Choice Program in 2014:
Systemic confusion with accessing health care outside the
VA: The VA has the legal authority to send veterans outside of
the VA to receive care, but there are multiple programs, contracts
and laws that confuse everyone involved. The Veterans Choice
Improvement Act simplifies the process by consolidating redundant
and overlapping programs into the Veterans Choice Program and
creating one funding source for all non-VA care programs. This will
streamline and simplify the process for veterans who need to go
outside of the VA to receive care.
Medical providers fear working with the VA, which is jeopardizing
the ability of veterans to get the care they need: VA has an
antiquated, slow, and inefficient claims processing system that often
makes it very difficult for private medical providers to work with
the VA. The Veterans Choice Improvement Act requires that the
VA will create a modern, secure and efficient claims submission
process with industry best practices. It gives strict timelines for
reimbursement to providers and includes measures to make sure that
the VA meets those timelines.
The VA does not use local medical providers to help veterans,
which means veterans have to drive for hours to receive care, even
for simple things like getting eyeglasses. The Veterans Choice
Improvement Act allows the VA to enter into provider agreements
with local providers, which will help thousands of veterans who live
in areas with health care shortages to receive the care they need
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teammates on any play, whether they are involved or
by Craig Smith
The Windham girls basketball team has been an
not. The list goes on and on. The talent is there, the
teamwork is there, but the consistency somehow falls
enigma all season long. At times their defense is a brick
wall, at others its as porous as a sponge. Their offense
short.
After going on their second win streak of the season,
has been a mix of trigger-happy jump shots and selfless
the team lost to Bishop Brady by a single point, 50 - 49.
ball movement. The young women rally to come back
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This is an occurrence that seems to happen all too often
for a team with such talent. They have lost games by
pressure is tight.
Talent is not a lacking component of this ball club
four or less points five times during the season and lost
that much is clear from a glance. Each night different
by double digits only three. At times its a matter of bad
luck --not getting 50/50 balls, impossible shots going in
women step up and make great plays. Each name is
instantly recognizable as a contributor. Kaleigh Walsh
anyway, and the like-- but other times its about staying
grounded. A missed free throw is just as deadly as a
leads the team in scoring night in and night out while
turnover at times, and the Jaguars have struggled to step
Steph Davis notches a double-double. Kelsey Kendzulak
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Kennett. They crushed them, 56-23. They dug into their
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defensive sets and refused to allow Kennett any
rhythm. The Jaguars were a tornado, ripping
steals and rebounds down and ensuring a
win. Theyve known loss too many times to
slow down. Walsh led the team with a dozen
points, and Davis followed that up with a
points-rebound double-double. Kendzulak
snuck in eight points, five of those off of free
throws, and Orciani scored seven, including
a smooth three-pointer. Everyone was in rare
form; Olivia Gomes, Amanda Carey, Berni,
Adamson, Klaassens, and Schiebel all scored
en route to a spectacular and much deserved
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Keith Brown breaks the Pelham High School scoring record.

Keith is pictured with coaches Matt Regan and Joe Morin.
Pelham Begins Quest for

Back-to-Back Championship
by Mike Bourk
The Pythons opened 2016 NHIAA
tournament play with two convincing
wins, crushing Belmont 71-36 and
beating Mascenic 63-44.
Belmont started the game by taking a
page out of Campbells 2015 playbook.
Last year in the state semifinals Campbell
ran a four corner stall off and on
wasted little time using it. We wanted to

establish our inside game with Cam right
from the start. We knew we had a big
advantage there, said head coach Matt
Regan after the game. There was a lot of
contact inside on both sides. DeLoreto
was hammered several times and no fouls
were called. The let them play style
of refereeing went both ways. The
aggressive, physical style
of play by Mascenic led
to several rare, unforced
errors (bad passes and
traveling violations) by the
Pythons. They led after the
first period 12-9.
Both the Python offense
and defense kicked it into
the next gear as Pelham
went on a 17-2 run to start
the second period. During
the run Trevor Gagnon
and Ryan Nystrom each
hit 3-point shots. Keith
Brown scored six points
and Cam DeLoreto scored
five as Pelham led midway
through the game 31-14.
Joe Pantaleo also played
a key role boxing out and
rebounding.
In the second half
Pelham became a little
complacent outscoring
Mascenic just 32-30.
Cam DeLoreto unstoppable inside as Keith Brown fights for position. That did not sit well with
Coach Regan who talked
about it after the game,
I thought we moved the
throughout the game. The Cougars ran
the slowdown offense quite effectively
and actually had a shot at winning the
game in the final 20 seconds. Belmonts
efforts did not match that of Campbells.
Pelhams early 4-3 lead quickly went
to 15-3 thanks to three pointers by Kyle
Frank and Trevor Gagnon and three
bombs by Keith Brown as the Pythons
took a 19-6 first quarter lead.
Kyle Frank, one of the best defensive
guards in NH, and Keith Brown,
repeatedly broke up the Belmont stall
offense by trapping Red Raider guards
just over the half court line causing
Belmont turnovers. Coach Regan talked
about the strategy after the game, When
a team is trying to stall and you feel you
can trap them without giving up easy
baskets, well do that on defense. With
Cam (DeLoreto), Joe (Pantaleo), Trevor
(Gagnon), and Ryan (Nystrom) picking up
players or positioned in the paint, I was
pretty sure trapping would be successful.
Pelham did not take their foot off
the accelerator in the second quarter,
knocking down another five 3-pointers.
Ryan Frank and Keith Brown each hit
two. Ryan Nystrom hit one as the
Pythons took a 42-15 lead at the half.
Senior outside sharpshooter
The Pythons started the third period with
Ryan Nystrom takes one
a 10-2 run putting the game well out of
reach for Belmont.
to the hole.
Keith Brown led all scorers with 25
points. Cam DeLoreto and Kyle Frank
each scored 13 points while Ryan
ball well in the first half and took pretty
Nystrom hit for 10.
good shots. In a tournament game when
Pythons bests Mascenic
you get those opportunities, you have to
The last time the Vikings played Pelham
knock them down. I wasnt as pleased
Cam DeLoreto dominated with his play
with the second half effort but, I know its
in the paint. This time Mascenic tried
tough. Mascenic was playing with their
to double team Cam and deny him the
backs against the wall and never gave
ball. Their efforts were largely ineffective
up. Overall I thought we did okay, but a
as DeLoreto scored 17 points and Keith
second half like tonight is not going to be
Brown scored 24 en route to a 63-44
acceptable once we get to Southern New
win over Mascenic. Cam spoke briefly
Hampshire.
after the game about the teams strategy
The top seeded Pythons are now 21-2
against the Vikings, We game planned
overall and 19-1 in NHIAA Division
for that type of inside play during the
III play. Pelham plays fifth-seeded
week, and it was up to us to execute on
Hopkinton in the semifinals while Conant
it. I think we did pretty good.
plays Kearsarge in the other bracket.
Pelham had a height advantage and
Staff photos by Mike Bourk
baskets. Jillian Schwab, Abby Joncas, and Emily Bevens

all lock down on defense and grab points off of their
exquisite D.
The Division III playoffs are underway, and, after the
bye week, Pelham will finally get a chance to prove how
explosive the team can be. As the third seed, the Pythons
will play Winnisquam on Feb. 27 at home. The last time
these two teams met Pelham won by 19 points, 57-38,
and it should be more of the same. The young women
will likely come out trying to make a statement and get
into the playoff atmosphere by initiating the full court
press early. It is notorious for confusing and frustrating
opponents into making mistakes and then allowing
Pelham to score off of turnovers and badly missed shots.
It will tire the starters out, but this team is very deep. All
through the roster are girls who are willing to pass and
can make the right decisions, even when shots arent
falling.
Its never set in stone until the game is played, however,
and this young group is going to have to ensure that they
come out with the intensity and winning focus that has
pushed them to be successful all season. Oftentimes
the better team will play down to their competition to
save energy because they are so confident that they will
win and this leads to defeat. Its okay for a professional
team to lose a few in an 82-game season, but for the
Pythons its one-and-done. A loss will kick them out
of the playoffs, so its all the more imperative that these
athletes play to the very best of their ability, even if their
competition happened to be the residents at a senior
home. This team does not have a single senior on
their roster, but they find leadership in other ways. The
postseason will be a test of that young leadership and if
the team plays with the same ferocity as usual it should
only be a matter of time before fans get to congratulate
them on their total victory.
Staff photo by Mike Bourk
by Craig Smith
The Pelham girls basketball team is like no one else in
the division. They are as versatile and flexible as teams
come, and the young women constantly play with a
selflessness and intensity that destroys their opponents
confidence. They can play big, they can play small, they
have a strong inside presence, they have a strong outside
presence; there is almost nothing this team cant do, and
even those minute flaws are covered up by a grit and
hustle that almost no other team in the league has.
This team dominated at such a high level that they
won the last eight games of the season, finishing at 15-3.
These werent close victories, either. The Pythons won by
20 or more points in five of those contests. Every aspect
of their team is fine tuned for excellence. When they
need to open up the perimeter they can send it to Dani
Sirois who is like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar but with better
hair. Then any of their perimeter players have an open
shot. If they need hustle baskets Caitlin Riordan will
sneak into the paint and grab an offensive rebound. If the
paint it too clogged and the team is having trouble getting
to the hoop they can swing the ball along the perimeter
to get a three point attempt from Lilly Shlimon or Jess
Lessard or kick it to Riordan who always makes a great
play at the elbow. Then, when the defenders have to leak
out to stop the shooters Shlimon can cut to the basket
and either score an easy layup or get fouled.
This team is more than just their big names. Shlimon
and Sirois are often the stat sheet stuffers, but to ignore
the rest of the team would be to ignore the heart of the
group. Sarah Ratcliffe is a wizard at getting the ball in
the right place, a true facilitator. Cheyenne Lee hustles
like no one else, tearing down the court on fast breaks
for easy layups and stripping opponents of the ball when
they get too complacent. Olivia Craoley does the dirty
work to get teammates open and when the team swarms
to double team she takes advantage and gets open
Windham Wrestling Dominates Division II State Meet

the young men would
participate in the Meet of
Champions one week later.
With 36 schools attending
the competition it was going
to be even more brutal,
especially since there were
no barriers to differentiate
Divisions. Even with all the
extra competitive talent there
was no stopping Windham
from turning heads and
accumulating wins.
Millette (second),
Cavallaro (fourth), Caron
(fifth), Furey (fourth), and
Hume (second) would all
perform well, barely missing
Jon Ferri
the cut to earning first place
marks. They performed
better than Division I, II, and III
competitors and gave Windham
a big edge when it came to final
scoring. Hume and Millette, in
Bailey Alton
particular, fought tooth and nail to
make it to the final bout, but fell
just short.
Jon Ferri would also make it to
the final bout and he would win
it, going undefeated for the night.
His win would be the only first
place finish for the athletes, but
thanks to the performances of his
teammates it would be enough for
Windham to place third overall
for the entire meet. Only Concord
and Timberlane, both of which are
Alex Morrow
Division I schools, would place
higher overall than Windham.
Michael Furey (second),
There has never been a question
Mike Tanguay (third),
as to the athleticism of these young athletes, but it was never as
Mike Tanguay
Cam Sawyer (sixth),
clear as in these two meets just how dominant they can be against
Bailey Alton (fourth),
any type of opponent. It will be disappointing to see the seniors
Marc Bedient (fifth), Alex
move on with their careers, but their legacy will live on in this
Morrow (fifth) and Vincent Marino (fifth) would all place as well;
years record books and the younger athletes will honor their spirit
they competed with incredible intensity and added to Windhams
by maintaining the high-quality character that the graduating class
already gaudy performance totals. They wouldnt win their weight
exhibited during their tenure.
class, but they would all impress nonetheless.
Following the programs overwhelming victory in the State Meet
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
by Craig Smith
The Windham wrestling program has had the fortune
to boast about their supreme athleticism all season long.
From top to bottom the young men have not only exceeded
expectations on the mat, but in their everyday lives as well.
It has been said that their high-quality character is part of
the reason that the program has succeeded at such a high
level for so long.
On Feb. 20 the Division II State Wrestling Meet was
held and Windham took all of their character, their hard
work, and their passion for the sport and manifested it
into physical prowess and technique. Eleven schools
participated against one another and no team had more first
place winners than Windham. In terms of overall placing
from first to sixth place, only Hollis-Brookline had more
that qualified beating Windham 12-13, but it wouldnt
matter as their athletes couldnt place as high as Windhams.
Windham would come in first overall for the meet with a
score of 192.00.
Riley Millette started things off for Windham in the
106 weight class. Millette had two byes because of his
stellar seeding and that rest served him well as he quickly
dispatched his opponent in the semifinals. His finals
matchup would be tougher as he faced up against a dark
horse challenger in Matt Digiosio from Milford, but his
composure stayed and he would win
again, earning first overall for his weight
class.
Four more of Windhams wrestlers
would earn first place honors in their
weight class including Sam Cavallaro
from the 113 weight class. Known
previously for his fantastic soccer
performances in 2015, Cavallaro proved
that he is so much more than a onetrick pony. He also earned first seeding
honors, giving him a one bout bye, but
he would still have to perform in three
bouts. It ultimately wouldnt matter
as he literally took down each of his
opponents. It was by no means a walk
in the park, but by the end of the bracket
he had more than earned his position as
champion for his weight class.
Peter Caron, Jon Ferri and Patrick Hume would all earn first place
honors for their respective weight classes, sealing Windhams victory
in the tournament. All three of them performed incredibly well and
utilized their strength and quickness to artfully make their way to the
championship.
Pelham Impresses in Wrestling

State Championship
by Craig Smith
The NHIAA Division III Wrestling State
Championship was held on Feb. 20 and
the young men that participated as part of
Pelhams Wrestling program performed very
well en route to a sixth place overall finish.
The team would accumulate 67 points as
the athletes matched up against 12 other
schools.
Alex Becker would start things off for
the Pythons. He crushed his opponent
in the semifinals as he made his way to
the final bout in his weight class bracket
before falling just short of an overall
victory. He finished second overall. His
teammates would also grind out impressive
performances as they fought to climb
their way up the standings against such
stiff competition. Zach Koch would
make it to the semifinals before falling to
Winnisquams Kyle Bolduc. Following his
loss he wrestled to win in the consolation
bracket, defeating all of his opponents and
earning third place for his class.
Jason Gleason would have a bit more

luck in his class. He was awarded a first
bout bye thanks to his high seeding and
then prompted a massive takeover as
he swept his competition all the way to
the final bout where he faced off against
Campbells Dylan Cloonan. It would be
a tough bout, but Gleason took home the
win, giving Pelham a much deserved first
place finish.
Domenic Branco would be next for his
weight class. He made it to the semifinal
round against Franklins Patrick Kaplan,
but barely fell short. He would win one
more bout in the consolation bracket before
falling in the finals, awarding him fourth
place overall.
The Python Wrestling squad would also
perform in the Meet of Champions one
week later on Feb. 27. Without the need
for Divisions to separate the teams, Pelham
knew that the competition was going to
be as intense as it ever was, but that didnt
dissuade the athletes from giving it their
all. Thirty-six different schools participated

in the meet and Pelham managed to take
28th overall. Considering the number of
Division I and II schools in attendance it
was a fairly remarkable placement.
Jason Gleason would be the only Pelham
wrestler to place in the top six in any
weight class, but his record of 3-2 was
good for fourth overall for the 145 class.
Gleason would be the highest ranked
Division III performer in his class and beat
out several Division I competitors on his
way to his high placement. His fourth
place finish allowed Pelham to get on the
board and beat out several of the teams that
failed to place in any class.
With this experience under the wrestlers
belt it is likely that a bit more offseason
training could be the difference maker next
year. The young men had only fallen a little
bit behind in terms of scoring and, as the
athletes further their practice to reach their
potential next season, could show off an
even better record than this years already
impressive one.
Pelhams Playoff Hopes on Thin Ice

Despite Late Season Rally
by Craig Smith
There has been little hope for the Pelham-Alvirne Boys Hockey
team to make the playoffs after starting out with a six game losing
streak. They managed to steal three in a row before entering another
four-game losing streak. Things just never seemed to materialize into
consistent success. With only the top 10 teams making the playoffs
it was getting more dubious by the week that Pelham was going to
be able to stay competitive. With two games left to go in the season
the team boasted a measly 4-12 record and little hope to sneak into
the postseason, but finally things seemed to click for the athletes.
The end of their schedule found the young men being pitted
against two of the worst teams in the Division, both of which had
less wins than Pelham. If there was ever a time to steal a pair of
wins and leap up through the standings it would have been those
two games. Hollis-Brookline-Derryfields hockey team hadnt won a
single game all season and had showed off a defense so porous that
it was more like Swiss cheese than a respectable competitiveness.
Pelham, seeing an opportunity, leapt on the chance to have a
statement win for the first time all season. Their hard work paid off
as they absolutely obliterated their opponent. They won 9-1 and
took home not only a win, but some much needed confidence.
The momentum helped them against the three-win Nashua South
team that was to be their last opponent. Nashuas record has not
been quite respectable all season, but that belies a proud intensity
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Pelham wouldnt have a problem giving it their all as they watched
the standings and they managed to come away with a 6-4 win to cap
off the season. It was disappointing to give up so many goals, but
the win was enough of a reminder that Pelham had some real talent
and could provide a bit of buzz if they made it into the playoffs.
Unfortunately their record of 6-12 placed them right at the cusp,
not quite where they needed to be. Hanover had had too much
of a lead in the standings, even as they dropped game after game
to end the season, and Pelham-Alvirne finished 11th overall in the
standings. Hanovers record of 8-9-1 was just a little too much
for Pelham to overcome, especially with so few games left in the
season.
It would have been useful for the athletes to have some postseason
experience to prepare for next season, but thats why the regular
season exists. Next year the team can come back a little stronger
as they remember those last two dominating wins and how they
barely missed the postseason and use that as motivation to perform
even better than before. It is disappointing to miss out by so little a
margin, but even with Pelhams record the way it is the team showed
heart. As these athletes continue to work hard and improve their
craft they will find a way to impress even more as the seasons go by,
exhibiting strong character and work ethic along the way.
Windham Basketball
Cant Get Past
Merrimack Valley
by Craig Smith
The Windham Girls Basketball team got some much-needed
playoff experience as they survived the regular season and earned
themselves the 15th seed in the Division II Tournament. Its no secret
that the squad struggled to finish games and thus would be unable
to play on their home court in the playoffs, but that didnt matter.
What mattered was that these talented young women would get
a chance to experience playoff basketball and use the intensified
competitiveness to hone their skills even further. Earning the 15th
seed would pit them against Merrimack Valley, the second seed.
Merrimack Valley was no slouch in the regular season. They
finished with a record of 17-1. They had obliterated opponents on
both ends of the court all season long, including a 65-18 win against
Kingswood and a 55-16 win over Plymouth. Windham was going to
have to get into a serious groove and utilize all the momentum they
could find if they were going to keep up with such a powerhouse.
The first round matchup commenced as planned, but the bright
lights and high stakes made both teams a little jumpy. Fouls were
called left and right to try and calm things down, but all it ended up
doing was preventing any positive momentum. A total of 50 fouls
were called, much to the chagrin of both coaches. Both teams were
affected by the stoppage in play, but it was Windham that took the
brunt of it. The athletes just couldnt find a comfortable rhythm and
their offense suffered as a result.
Stephanie Davis would be the only Jaguar who scored in double
digits as she poured in 19. She attacked the basket so relentlessly
that she forced herself to the free throw line and capitalized on it
by making 11 free throws. She would also finish with 6 rebounds.
Kaleigh Walsh would be second in scoring for Windham as she
utilized the charity stripe as well. She would make five free throws
and grab a basket as well on her way to seven points. Hannah
Klaassens contributed nicely as well by scoring six.
Sam Adamson, Kelsey Kendzulak, Nina Berni, Nikki Lemay,
and Amanda Carey would all score a few points as well and
help the Jaguars stay in the fight, but with the tempo so erratic
and the competition so fierce it would only be a matter of time
before Merrimack Valley came ahead with a lofty lead. Windham
would end up falling behind, unable to crawl their way back into
contention, and lost 45-62.
Losses are painful, but a season of experience, especially one that
includes a playoff appearance, is always beneficial to the future of
the athletes. The Jaguars showed off some flashes of brilliant play this
season and the extra experience should be utilized nicely next year
when the season starts anew. Hopefully with some offseason training
and newfound fourth-quarter confidence these Windham Jaguars can
show the competition just how talented they truly are next winter.
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Windham Wolverines
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Award Program for their outstanding work not only in the classroom but
in their community.
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NHIAA Names Kelsey Kendzulak

Student Athlete of the Month
submitted by the New Hampshire
Interscholastic Athletic Association
The NHIAA and Life of an Athlete are
pleased to recognize Kelsey Kendzulak,
a senior at Windham High School, as an
outstanding athlete both on and off the field
of play. She exemplifies the ideals and
values that are the cornerstone of schoolbased athletics and is a positive role model in
her school and community.
Kendzulak is Captain of the Girls Soccer
and Girls Basketball teams at Windham. She
contributes in many ways on the basketball
court and on the soccer field, is a member
of the Student Council, WHS Leadership
Kelsey Kendzulak
Advisory, National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society,

Math Honors Society, Science Olympiad, and DECA. Kelsey
holds a 4.42 GPA with a variety of AP courses, has logged
over 35 hours of community service this year, including
mentoring and tutoring fourth graders and volunteers with
Windhams youth basketball program.
[Kelsey] is a class act on and off the field of play,
understanding the competitiveness it takes to play at a high
level but ensuring she does it the right way, not just the easy
way. She represents Windham High School with integrity
and respect ... her passion and dedication for all that she
does is evident to her teammates, coaches, and all those
around her. Bill Raycraft, Athletic Director and Anne Haky,
Girls Basketball Coach, Windham High School.
Pelham Youth Wrestling Takes

Third at State Tournament
Courtesy photos
Front row: Abby Hughes, Morgan Veilleux, Kayla Stevens.

Middle row: Sydney Pesaturo, Kaelyn Haggerty, Lauren Brooks,
Sabrina Lippold, Ava Mayo, Madi Connelly, Assistant Coach Eilis ONeil.
Back row: Julia Leppenan, Cassie Fischer, Jess Minotti, Coach Ben Rodon.
Staff photos by Mike Bourk
Courtesy photo
submitted by Jen Brooks

The Windham Middle School Girls D6 Basketball Team won the
Tri-County Championship. The team finished the regular season with
a 10-0 conference record. They went on to defeat Milford in the
semi-finals and Mountain View (Goffstown) in the finals.
by Mike Bourk
inches. Pelham Coach Bob Sheppard talked about Danielle after
The Lady Pythons concluded
the game, She is definitely
their season with a guta force when it comes to
wrenching 52-50 loss to Fall
rebounding. Shes only a
Mountain in the quarterfinals
sophomore and shes going
of the NHIAA Division III
to get better and better as
tournament.
each year passes. Shes
Pelham overwhelms
a very strong kid. Fall
Winnesquam in opening round
Mountain played slightly
Pelham started the game with
better than Pelham in the
a level of intensity unmatched
third quarter and was able
by Winnesquam as the Pythons
to knot the score at 39 going
jumped out to an early 6-0
into the final quarter. The
lead. Their passing was crisp
Pythons went to the free
and with a purpose. Lilly
throw line 10 times in the
Shlimon scored seven of her
third quarter and although
game high 27 points in the first
they converted seven
quarter. In the second stanza
attempts, the aggressive
Shlimon continued to dominate
nature of the Wildcats
the visitors from Tilton. She
disrupted the offensive
was well supported by her
flow Pelham had in the first
Jillian Schwab dives for a loose ball tapping it to fellow freshman Olivia Gagnon
teammates as every Python
contributed in the first half.
Pelham Coach Bob Sheppard talked
about that further after the game,
I try to play all players whenever
possible. Tonight I was able to get in
all 12 kids. The girls work so hard in
practice, if its at all possible, I like to
get them in. Rotating players helps to
keep the starters fresh. After a short
break theyre ready to get back at it.
The only player who did not play was
Shannon Morin who severely injured
her ankle against Winnesquam earlier
this season. Pelham led after the first
half 29-12.
The Pythons good ball movement
led to points in transition throughout
the second half. The girls aggressive
defense caused multiple Winnesquam
bad passes and five second
violations. Coach Sheppard talked
about Pelhams ball movement,
Our point guard Jess [Lessard]
does a nice job distributing the ball.
Knocking down a 3-pointer for Pelham
She sees the whole court well.
is junior Lilly Shlimon
Winnesquam tried to stay close to
Danielle Sirois with a strong effort inside
Pelham with 3-point shots but when
against the Winnesquam defense
their shots werent dropping, the Python lead quickly swelled to
half. Coach
over 20 points. The Bears had no one who could match up with
Sheppard
sophomore Danielle Sirois inside. Danielle scored 13 points for
talked about the Wildcats play after the game, We didnt expect
Pelham. Also chipping in with seven and six points were freshmen
the level of physical play we saw tonight from Fall Mountain.
Olivia Gagnon and Jillian Schwab.
Were not accustomed to playing *that* much of a physical game.
Pelhams roster is made up of entirely underclassmen. Such
Their seniors were physically stronger than us and it made a big
a youthful team makeup presents some obstacles, specifically
difference.
foul problems. Coach Sheppard elaborates, We were definitely
The fourth quarter never saw the lead for either side go beyond
overly aggressive tonight. In addition to the age of our players we
three points as the teams played pretty evenly in the final stanza.
havent played in a week. That contributed to us being even more
Fall Mountain has seven seniors while Pelham has none. That
aggressive than usual.
experience and poise under pressure proved to be invaluable to the
A heartbreaking quarternal loss
Wildcats. Up 52-50 Fall Mountain committed a lane violation on
Two baskets by Lilly Shlimon and a nice drive to the basket
a free throw attempt giving Pelham one final opportunity with 25
by Sarah Ratcliff gave Pelham an early 7-2 lead. Fall Mountain
seconds left in the game. The Pythons managed a couple shots but
responded with six unanswered points to take an 8-7 lead midway
could not connect to tie the score.
through the first quarter. This contest was a battle throughout. As
The physical nature of the game was evidenced on the score
one team surged ahead a few points the other quickly responded.
sheet as Pelham converted 19 of 30 free throws while the Wildcats
The Pythons led after one quarter 14-12. The second quarter saw
converted nine of 19 shots from the charity stripe. The two teams
both teams make unforced errors in the form of bad passes and
combined for 44 fouls. Pelham was led by Lilly Shlimon with 16
traveling violations. Neither side looked as sharp in the second
points. Danielle Sirois finished with 14 and Sarah Ratcliffe chipped
quarter as they did in the opening period. Pelham led at the half,
in with nine.
23-19.
The Pythons concluded their season with a 16-4 record overall
Throughout the game Danielle Sirois and Caitlin Riordan had
NHIAA Division III play. With all players returning, they should be
their hands full in the paint. The two are the only Pythons over 5
a force in NH high school basketball next season.
feet 10 inches while Fall Mountain has six players over 5 feet 10
Courtesy photo
eminder
16 - March 11, 2016
submitted by Paul Maslanek

The Pelham Youth Wrestling Team, in its first year, took third
place at the K-4 State Tournament at Nashua North High School.
Cam Alves, Ben Maslanek, Joshua Killion, Nathan Maslanek,
Jude Correa, and Aiden Lynch all took first. Danny Ayotte, Ryan
Deschene, Bobby Ayotte, Nolan Monette, and Russell Leonard
placed second. George Guerrero, Matthew Kelly, Gavin Koch,

Billy Nicolls, and Mason Ketelaar finished third. Liz Donovan
placed fourth.
It was a great team performance.
Registration for next wrestling season starts in September.

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An Independent Weekly Newspaper

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How our Towns Voted

Pelham School District

Volume 14 Number 17 March 11, 2016 16 Pages

Selectmen - 2 for 3 Years

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Record Turnout for

Windham School District

The proposed $4,244,000 turf athletic field

Letizio Chairs Last

Staff photo by Barbara OBrien

Al Letizio, Jr. (center) chairs his final Windham Selectmens meeting.

Winner Best of NH 1993-2014!

How Italian Food Should Be!!

Breckenridge Plaza 264 NO. Broadway, Salem, NH 603-898-1190

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First Robotics Competition Hosted at Windham

Thats 25,300 mailboxes!

The Dove Singers presents

Vineyard Community Church

Pelham - Windham News | March 11, 2016 - 3

Pelham Girl Scout Cadets

submitted by Terri Ferullo,

Police Create Senior Services Officers

Academy beginning Monday, April 11 and continuing for nine

HVAC System to be Replaced in

$2,545 to wrap the existing ductwork in the

LAWS & DEMERS

FREE Tax Tips at

Personal, Business, Payroll & Tax Preparation

Caring for a Loved One

More Than Just Alzheimers Disease:

Now Accepting Reservations for Memory Care Suites!

DIVORCE and FAMILY MATTERS

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The Word Around Town...

representative Bates - Scrambling as usual

Windham needs More Career Politicians

NH Delegation Asks Canadian Health Minister

BIG 50 lb. bag

submitted by the Ofce of U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte

impacting the quality of life of millions of citizens, costing lives, and

Pelham Fire Log

Inspired by faith and

Registration & tours now available

40 Main Street, Salem, NH

Tuesday, February 23: 8:23 a.m. Investigate fire

1:13 p.m. Medical emergency, Terrace Circle.

Vermicelli al Filetto di Pomodoro

Good for the Community

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Friday & Saturday, March 11 & 12 & March 18 & 19

Thursday, March 17 thru Saturday, March 19

- The New Greeley Singers 20th Anniversary

The Homeland Heroes Foundation - Helping

A Perfect Menu for an Entertaining Evening

Tuesdays, March 29 thru May 24

The Windham Community Bands 18th Annual

Pelham ~ Windham News is an Area News Group Publication

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