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Volume 15 Number 10 November 4, 2016 16 Pages

Horribles Parade Offers Costumed Fun

for All the Little Ones

Notes to Our Readers

Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m.
Daylight-Saving Time Ends
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour.

General Election Polls/Voting Times

Tuesday, Nov. 8
Pelham
7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Pelham High School, 85 Marsh Rd.
Windham

New Tax Rate Increases

by .46 Percent
by Barbara OBrien
Windhams 2016 tax rate has been set by the New Hampshire Department of
Revenue Administration, coming in with an overall increase of .46 percent --less
than a half of one percent over 2015. This computes to an increase of 10 cents per
$1,000 assessed property valuation.
Windham Town Administrator David Sullivan has announced the new tax rate,
which totals $21.82. The 2015 tax rate stood at $21.72 per $1,000 assessed
property valuation. This equates to a $35 increase on a home valued at $350,000
for tax purposes and a $50 increase for property valued at $500,000 for taxation
purposes. Based on Windhams latest equalization report, the median value home
is $375,250, and the average home value stands at $407,569.
A breakdown of the 2016 tax rate is as follows: Municipal $3.08 per $1,000
assessed property valuation (down from $3.35 last year); County $1.06 per $1,000
assessed property valuation (up by one cent from last year); Local Education $15.32
per $1,000 assessed property valuation (up from $15.02 last year); and State
Education $2.36 per $1,000 assessed property valuation (up from $2.30 last year).
In 2014, the Windham tax rate was $24 per $1,000 assessed property valuation.
In 2013, it was $23.60 per $1,000 assessed property valuation. In 2012, the tax
rate was $23.05 per $1,000 assessed property valuation.
Residents will be receiving their 2016 tax bills shortly. They will be due 30 days
after the date of issue. Overdue taxes carry an annual penalty of 12 percent. For
further information contact the Windham Tax Collectors office at 603-432-7731.
The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Monday
evenings from 4 to 7 p.m.

Staff photos by Kaela Law

7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Rd.

A cute little Cookie Monster keeps warm

inside the fire station after her walk down a
drizzly parade route.

Two of Pelhams princesses enjoy the party

at the fire station.

by Kaela Law
Its a tradition for many Pelham families and their young
goblins. Each year the Pelham Fire Department hosts a
Halloween event for the kids in town called the Horribles
Parade.
Children of all ages dress in their costumes and march from
Pelham Memorial School to the Village Green for Halloween
festivities as evening falls.
The firefighters serve popcorn, hot dogs, candy and treats
and provide free hayrides. Rainy weather this year forced the
party indoors. Princesses, skeletons, superheroes, and their
parents celebrated inside the empty bays of the fire station.

Katie Bernard, 6, picks up her pumpkin at

the Pelham Farmers Market to decorate for
the contest. Miss Bernard dressed up as a
Shopkin for the Horribles Parade. All of the
pumpkins for the contest were provided by
Ogonowski Farm in Dracut, Mass.

The DJ booth was decorated with painted pumpkins and

jack-o-lanterns as part of the Pelham NH Farmers Market
Pumpkin Decorating Contest. At the market a week prior,
children brought canned goods as an entry fee in exchange
for their pumpkins to decorate. The contest resulted in 15
large shopping bags of non-perishables that were donated to
the Pelham Food Pantry.
We love putting this night together for the Pelham
community; its our way of giving back to the community
and we pride ourselves on keeping it completely free to the
public, said firefighter Paul Fisher.

Mother Earth Earns High Marks from PMA Students at Natures Classroom

Courtesy photo

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson

The Presentation of Mary Academy gives its fifth grade students the opportunity to attend Natures
Classroom. This year, the reputation of having a blast while learning many new things proved true.
Natures Classroom offers a unique educational experience for students and their teachers.
The common goals that are integrated throughout the experience are for the student to improve
their self-concept, to work together with others and recognize that the community is comprised of
individuals with their own individual needs and uniqueness.
Mrs. Tooheys, Mrs. Kings and Mr. Desaulniers classes loaded up on the buses and headed out
for an adventure. The teachers shared pictures with the PMA community showing the students
attending many field groups. They built rockets, dissected sharks and pigs and had night hikes.
Students were asked to rank the experience on a scale of one to 10. All gave it a 10 or higher.

Paige Butler Nets Only Goal of Championship Game, Delivers Redemption

by Craig Smith
used to, but it wasnt
order to make the save.
In 2015 the
completely foreign to
After a few frightening displays of power from Derryfield the
Windham field
them. It would take
Jaguars found their stride offensively and matched their opponents
hockey team
some time to
hunger, but
Staff photos by Craig Smith
fell short of the
adjust to how
there was a
championship, their
the ball rolled
reason they had
ultimate goal. It was
before they
yet to allow
devastating for them
could really
a goal in the
as they watched as
take advantage
playoffs, and
another team took
of their
Windham found
what belonged to
handling and
that each time
them. In 2016,
passes. As the
they made
that pain never left,
team adjusted
progress it was
but was instead
Derryfield went
stripped from
harvested as fuel.
on the attack,
them quickly
When prompted
striking the
and efficiently.
to speak about the
Jaguar defense
Eventually the
previous year, both
as they probed
horn signifying
coaches and players
for weaknesses.
the end of the
alike distanced
Rachel
game would
themselves from the
Estes, Devon
sound, but the
Coach Bourque with the long-awaited championship plaque
topic, almost as if
Hamilton,
score remained
acknowledging the
and Taryn
0-0. The first
scar might tear it open once more.
Livingstone all pushed themselves to the limit to ensure
half of overtime
That unspoken wound was a constant reminder for the young
a stop and in the rare cases that the defensive line was
began and
women as the 2016 regular season went on. Each time they
unable to prevent a shot goalie Abby Harris was there to hit
rain began to
stepped onto the field they would remember that pain and push
the ball away safely. Typically, a goalie is content enough
sprinkle the
Coach Bourque hugs goal scorer, Paige Butler.
themselves to the limit so they might never feel that agony again.
to merely kick or deflect the ball while standing up, but
jeering crowds,
They impressed throughout the season, and, when it was finally
Harris didnt have that luxury if she was going to prevent
an unwanted
time for the playoffs, they had earned themselves the second seed.
Derryfield from scoring. More often than not she was forced to dive
omen for one of these two teams, but, as with the regular time the
Eleven teams placed to compete in the playoffs, but only Derryfield
one way or another, her legs extended to their maximum capacity, in
continue to page 2 - Delivers Redemption
was more highly ranked. With each game played, Windham inched
closer to their coveted plaque, winning against both Kennett and
Souhegan by a single point, but the higher seeded Derryfield was
doing the same and allowing fewer goals in the process.
Eventually, on Oct. 30, the two teams collided on the field for
one last time, this time with the championship on the line. In their
previous encounter, Derryfield had taken the win by a single point,
only the second loss for the Jaguars season. The meeting was held
at Bedford High School, immediately following the Division III
tournament finale. No one knew what was going to happen in this
game, but Derryfield was slightly favored due to the previous win
against Windham and the fact that their defense had yet to allow a
goal throughout the entire postseason.
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Getting into Character with Down on the Farm Day

Junior high students dress as farmers and chickens.

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
Presentation of Mary Academy celebrated its annual Down on the Farm Day on Oct. 28. Students
and staff got into the spirit of Halloween and fall by dressing in farmer attire. There were even some
students dressed as animals! Principal Sister Maria Rosa said, I started this tradition almost 10 years ago.
It was a nice way to get all the students involved from age three through grade eight. It is a PMA custom
that the students really look forward to.

Mrs. Demers Pre-K 4 year olds

Delivers Redemption - continued from front page

Rachel Estes moves the ball down field.

Anna Desjardin gets a stop and starts the offense.

overtime, bore no goals and a second half of overtime

was required.
The countdown ticked away as both teams struggled
to find any meaningful momentum. Even as the
number of players on the field was reduced for both
teams, opening up space for the players to pass and
run, it would take a full 10 minutes before anything
of note was accomplished. Finally, when the time
remaining dipped under five minutes, Bri Langlois
and Rachel Estes would team up on a play to finally
put this game away. Before a shot could be made, the
Derryfield goalie leapt into its trajectory and deflected
it straight to Paige Butler who collected the ball and
sent it into the back of the goal. Windham would win
in the second half of overtime 1-0.
Immediately following the winning goal the team
was awarded the championship plaque. Each and
every Windham coach and athlete gripped it tight in
their hands, tangible proof that they were deserving
of the highest honor in the sport. More than a year
had gone by since this teams hopes were shattered,
but, with a single hit by Butler, that legacy was
erased and made anew. That shot was not simply the
championship-winning goal, but redemption for an
entire group of people that still carried the scars of
their past.

Calling on House Leadership to Aid Service Members

Ordered to Pay Back Bonuses
submitted by Congresswoman Annie Kuster
Friday, Oct. 28, Congresswoman Annie Kuster
(NH-02) signed onto a bipartisan letter to House
leadership urging the quick advancement of
legislation that would provide a permanent

solution to the financial burden facing thousands

of servicemembers and veterans of the California
National Guard. The servicemembers and
veterans were ordered to repay large enlistment
bonuses after a federal audit found paperwork

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errors committed by the California National Guard

when awarding bonuses.
Years after receiving enlistment bonuses, these
men and women are being asked to pay back the
bonuses they improperly received through no fault
of their own, the letter states. This is no way to
treat our brave servicemembers. Thankfully, the
Department of Defense announced that it would
suspend these bonus collections and develop
a streamlined process. While this is a positive
step, Congress must remain vigilant and work

with the Department to find a permanent solution

to end unfair bonus recoupments and make
servicemembers whole.
The daughter of a World War II POW and a
member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee,
Kuster has long fought to ensure New Hampshire
veterans receive the recognition, benefits
and access to services they deserve. She was
instrumental in the fight to pass comprehensive
legislation in 2014 to overhaul the VA and ensure
veterans could always access treatment and
care in a timely manner. As
a result of her leadership, she
was selected to serve as the
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Learning about Halloween Safety

Recalling the Adventures of this Summer

Presentation of Mary
Academy, Hudson
School Resource Officer
Cassandra Avery came
to visit the first graders at
the Presentation of Mary
Academy in Hudson to
discuss Halloween safety.
The students were excited
to share how much safety
they knew. Officer Avery
handed out a Halloween
checklist and reviewed
it with the class. Most
students knew they should
never go trick or treating
alone and to always let
a grownup check their
candy. They all promised
to review the list with
their parents. There was
a Halloween game to go
Mrs. Polombos first grade students with their Halloween checklist
along with the lesson. Pictures
were projected on the classroom
lit houses and strangers that they should avoid. All the
SmartBoard and the students had to
students received a D.A.R.E. sticker for their hard work.
choose the correct answers. Some images were of safely
These first graders
were well prepared for
Halloween!

submitted by Erick Wright

It is the end of October when the leaves
have changed and the busyness level of
everyone is ramping up to peak. Parents
are shuttling kids to all kinds of activities
from sports to afterschool clubs to Scouting.
Boy Scout Troop 610 meets Tuesday
nights at the Raymond Park Lodge from
7 p.m. until around 8:30 p.m. As these
Scouts begin planning and participating in
future events, lets take an opportunity to
reflect back on the great events held this
past summer.
Scoutmaster Rodney Thompson took
three groups of Scouts on three different
levels of back-country hiking and camping:
beginner, intermediate and advanced. For
those not familiar with what back country
hiking and camping is, it is all carry-in/
carry-out, including shelter, food, cooking
gear, water, etc. All is carried in a pack on
your back for miles into the north country
woods, where you find a spot to set your
tent, ensure your site is bear safe and have
some fun.
The younger Scouts got an intro to back
country trip, staring with pack checks the
night before. Pack checks are done to train
Scouts how to ensure that their pack is
not too heavy, is properly situated on their
body, everything that is needed is included,
secured properly and weight is properly
distributed. There is nothing worse than
having gear bop you in the butt for a couple
mile hike, or having to pick up gear that got
loose assuming anyone even notices. The
group of eight, including leader Nicholas
Leary, left for Lincoln Woods at 6 a.m.,
hiked a mostly flat trail to their site, spent
a leisurely morning by the river, had an
afternoon hike from their camp site and had
dinner at Franconia Falls. They also learned
how to filter water properly as part of this
experience, as not doing so can cause
severe stomach problems. They spent the
night and headed home in the morning.
The intermediate group has done at least
one other back-country trip over the past
year and still need to have a pack check
the night before. This time, the Scouts get
to apply the skills learned from prior trips.
This group went in with the same leaders
as the beginner group, through the Zealand
trail head for a more aggressive hike over
rock slides to their camp site, then some
time at Thoreau Falls. They encountered
quite a bit of rain on this trip, but now
know how to deal with that discomfort
properly, without getting hurt or sick.
The advanced group is reserved for the
Scouts who have attended at least two

three-day back country trips in the past and

shown skills, strength and temperament
for going on a more involved hike. This
is a three-day hike, with more elevation
than the other two groups did. This
requires more food, fuel for cooking and
more clothes. This trip took the scouts
up Valley Way to a back country location
near Mount Madison. They hiked Madison
and Adams and watched the sunset over
Kings Ravine and then headed back to their
camp site. A lot of people aspire to hike
Mount Washington, but Mt. Adams in the
Presidential Range is even more spectacular
and every bit as hard. The way we will do
this hike will put us on the top of Kings
Ravine, which is one of the scoutmasters
favorite views in the Presidential Range and
White Mountains in general.
Troop 610 is planning a big trip for next
summer. In an attempt to save money for
that trip, assistant scoutmaster Erick Wright
proposed to use a Boy Scout camp on
Block Island, R.I., for about a quarter to a
third of the cost of normal summer camp.
This trip involved a lot of logistics as they
needed to bring all their gear, plus five days
worth of food with them. The Scouts did
all the grocery shopping. Nineteen scouts,
seven adults plus one truck took a ferry
from Point Judith across 12 miles of Atlantic
Ocean to the island. They hiked to their
site, set up camp and then got rental bikes,
which they used for the duration of the trip.
The Scouts broke into groups and explored
the island, and searched for some elusive
glass globes. They spent some time at
beaches, checked out light houses, climbed
a lot of stairs, decorated themselves in mud,
and all the scouts took turns cooking all but
two meals at the camp site. Examples of
the excellent tasting food are steak kabobs
over wood fire, dutch oven chicken pot
pie, breakfasts from a gas griddle and pizza
from a local shop. Food allergies were
accounted for to ensure all the Scouts could
enjoy their time on the trip. The troop as
a whole learned a lot from this trip that
they will be able to apply to future ones.
Despite the heat, everyone seemed to really
enjoy the trip and hope to do it again, only
maybe when its a little cooler out.
The troop had a wonderful summer, and
is in the planning stages of more exciting
adventures. Needless to say our troop is
very passionate about the opportunities
presented by Scouting. If you are interested
in learning more about Boy Scouting you
can reach out to Scoutmaster Rodney
Thompson at rodney.thompson@weather.
com.

Courtesy photos

Boy Scout Troop 610

Mrs.
Lamontagnes
first grade
students

Take a Guided Walk

with the Windham Garden Club
submitted by Windham Garden Club
Join Windham Garden Club members and fellow
residents at Windhams many conservation areas for a
guided tour of our beautiful surroundings! The next walk
date is Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.; attendees will go for
a lovely walk on Windhams paved Rail Trail. This walk
will meet at the Windham Depot where there is plenty of
parking, and attendees are encouraged to bring a bagged
lunch for a group picnic after the walk.
The final walk date of the season will be Sunday, Nov.
13, at 1 p.m., where attendees will have a personalized

stroll through Fosters Pond. The group is encouraged

to dress warmly and be prepared for uneven terrain, as
the trail is not paved, but the walk is not expected to be
particularly challenging.
If you cannot make the conservation walks but
are interested in learning more about Windhams
conservation areas, or the garden club and its other
activities, also consider attending our open Garden Club
meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Windham
Town Hall.

Chuck Morse, for State Senator

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Many Contributed to the Success of the

PHS Grand Opening Celebration
I write this letter on behalf of the entire Pelham School District. It is
intended for all of the people who played a part in making the Pelham High
School Grand Opening Celebration the colossal success that it was. We are
humbled by how many people dedicated their time, eorts and services to
this event.
Id like to start o by thanking our School Board Vice-chair Debbie
Ryan. She was Alpha and Omega on this project. She began by doing all
she could to get people to Say Yes to PHS, and she ended with a bang
of confetti cannons at the Grand Opening. Debbie has inspired countless
sta members, students and residents of the community with her incredible
passion for the PHS addition and renovation project, dedicating of herself
tirelessly and going above and beyond on all counts. She truly played her
part in making it all happen and our gratitude is bottomless.
I would also like to acknowledge the many local companies who
contributed their services and products to the Grand Opening. Beaver
Valley Farm of Pelham graciously donated several beautiful buckets of
mums, which adorned the stage at the celebration; Clancys Creations of
Hudson provided hundreds of exquisitely decorated and scrumptiously
delicious cupcakes for everyone to enjoy; Q-Tees Screen Printing and
Embroidery of Pelham provided the calendar style magnets, which were
handed out to each guest as they entered the gymnasium; and Carbon
Colors of Dracut provided the large banners that were hung above the stage,
and generously donated one free of charge to the district. The day would
not have been complete without their services and kindness, and the Pelham
School District is ever so grateful.
This event could never have been such an enormous success without the
healthy donations provided by Enterprise Bank of Pelham, JLN Associates,
Trident Project Management of Salem and Lavallee Brensinger Architects
of Manchester. The donations they provided helped to fund the Grand
Opening Celebration, and we genuinely thank them for their bountiful
generosity.
Last, but certainly not least, the Pelham School District extends their
warmest thanks to the residents of Pelham, without whom, the day would
not have been possible.
Amanda Lecaroz, Superintendent of Schools, Pelham

Friends of the Library

Accepting Book Donations
The Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW) began accepting
donations of books and other items starting on Tuesday, Nov. 1. As in the
past, we welcome donations of new and gently-used books, books on CD,
music CDs, DVD movies and computer software and games. We also
accept donations of board games and puzzles. Donated items will be sorted
and available for purchase at our annual Book Fairs. Donations can be
dropped o at the Nesmith Library during regular business hours.
Unfortunately, we do not sell and cannot accept Readers Digest,
condensed books, text books, encyclopedias, magazines, music/audio tapes
or VHS tapes. Many volunteer hours are spent sorting and categorizing the
donations. Therefore, we ask that you help us by ensuring that your items
are of good quality, complete and saleable. Since we also do not sell any
damaged books, please sort out books that are musty, have broken spines,
missing pages or pages that have yellowed with age. Your help will make the
process easier and will also provide the public with great choices at our sales!
We thank you for your support! It is thanks to the publics generosity
that the Friends are able to have successful book sales year after year. Money
raised through these sales benefit the Nesmith Library and help fund many
programs for our community. Volunteer opportunities for book sorting are
available. If you have any questions or would like to become involved with
the book sale process, please contact books@flowwindham.org.

Kristi for several years. The word we would use to best describe her is
committed.
She is committed to her community having served on the Windham
Planning Board, Windham Capital Improvement Plan Committee, Village
Center District Subcommittee and Windham Democratic Town Committee.
She is committed to her family and church. And she is committed to her
core values of supporting responsible spending, developing aordable health
care and providing public school options to serve parents and their students.
Too often people dont look past political party aliation to analyze the
past commitment to community and others that the candidate has exhibited.
If you examine Kristis past public service, you will find a candidate that is
committed to serve all the people of District 19. We need that commitment
in Concord.
Neil and Dianna Fallon, Windham

Its Time to Hold Kelly Ayotte Accountable

I am writing to urge all New Hampshire Republicans to withhold
their support of U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte and to not vote for her on
Election Day. Kelly Ayotte has betrayed Republicans by coming out
against our Republican nominee for President, Donald Trump. This act of
betrayal signifies what she has been all about during her tenure: Political
Correctness.
Her political correctness caused her to support the invasion of the United
States through amnesty and open borders. If Isis comes across, no problem
according to Kelly. As long as she is not seen as anti-immigrant then any
price is not too high to pay.
Her support of Obama and Hillary Clintons illegal overthrow of Khada
in Libya is another example of her blind obedience to political correctness.
The fact that Isis and Islamic jihadists took over and then killed our
ambassador in Benghazi is no sweat to Ayotte. As long as she is opposing
dictators like Khada and Assad, it is no matter that that aids and abets Isis.
Political correctness trumps, if you will, everything else.
Ayotte has betrayed conservatives, Republicans and our own country
because of her political correctness. She has even joined hand in hand with
the Democrats to make Christians second-class citizens (ENDA legislation).
This attacks the very heart of our freedoms - freedom of religion.
There is nothing Republican or conservative about Kelly Ayotte. Simply
put, she is an extreme liberal. A vote for Kelly Ayotte is a vote to tolerate
her above-mentioned disastrous and scandalous record. This year is about
standing up to the establishment of both parties and saying enough.
It is time that we hold U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte accountable for her
actions. She is the very definition of a RINO (Republican in Name Only).
Selling out our Republican nominee, Donald Trump, as well the security of
our country and the religious liberty that it was founded upon should not
earn your vote even if she does have an R next to her name.
Ted Maravelias, Windham

Which Candidate will be a Rubber Stamp

for More of the Same?
If youre curious about which candidate will be a rubber stamp for more
of the same, look no further than this weeks Clinton rally, attended by
none other than Maggie Hassan and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Ever the
cheerleader, Maggie Hassan has eagerly spewed out liberal talking points
crafted by Clintons people at the national Democratic Party HQ. Maggie
has proven that shes only interested in scoring political popularity points
with the Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren. Maggie Hassan will be a
rubber stamp for Hillary Clintons misguided policies and because of that, I
wont be voting for Hassan in November.
Bruce R. Breton, Windham

Support the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund

47th Annual Christmas Drive

Rachel Deandrea, Windham

Kristi St. Laurent is Committed

to Serve All the People
This letter of support is for Kristi St. Laurent as the next State Senator
from District 19 for Derry, Hampstead and Windham. We have known

The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund committee is asking for your support
so that we will be able to help individuals and families during Christmas
with food, clothing and toys for the children who live in Pelham. We
are asking individuals, families, businesses, organizations, schools, civic
and church groups to be as generous as possible. Volunteers will be

Winter Parking Ban for

Pelham Begins Dec. 1
Pelham has set a winter parking ban effective Dec. 1. No person
shall park a vehicle or permit such a vehicle to be parked on any
public street or highway between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m.
during the period of Dec. 1 to April 1. Any vehicle found parked in
violation of this ban shall be towed at the owners expense.

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she is willing to work across the aisle and make government work again for
all people without constant stalemates. We need to get rid of partisanship.
Theres a lot to be said for people who are willing to make sane decisions for
New Hampshire and not just their party line.
Kristi has spent her professional career working with the elderly and has
first-hand experience helping them age in place with dignity. We need
someone who can propose out-of-the-box ideas that will help support
our older generations, giving them choices if they want to remain in their
homes.
She has proposed several cutting-edge ideas on how we can retain our
younger generations and attract intelligent, professional younger people
through Industry and aordable education opportunities.
Much of New Hampshires economy is based on the tourism industry.
We need to support the evolution of our state as a destination site. One of
the ideas that had been pushed aside is a look at bringing train service up
through Nashua, Manchester and on to Concord. We could have received
a large amount of federal funding to study rail service that would help
Manchester Airport become an International travel center that would bring
in tourists from Europe, Asia, and all over the world. Kristi would work
to get that funding opportunity back and taking steps forward for the new
millennium.
Finally the New Hampshire opioid crisis needs to be addressed forcefully
and swiftly from all sides, including treatment, education and support.
According to Kristi, the reaction to the problem so far has been too little,
too late. Our current politicians look to cut the expansion of Medicaid,
we need to realize that there are 5,000 people accessing substance-abuse
treatment through expanded Medicaid. Cutting Medicaid is not an answer
when we are facing one of the worst evils we have seen in many years. No
one should be dying. Medicaid expansion helps the working poor, the
people who are willing and able to work hard to put food on their table.
I have learned about Kristis views from her many public conversations.
I appreciate her accessibility and candor. She has a couple more if you are
interested in hearing and meeting her for yourself at Coee with Kristi at
the Village Bean, Windham 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 2, also at
The Grind Rail Trail Caf, Derry, 10 to 11 a.m., Friday Nov 4.
I look forward to watching Kristi on Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., at the
Derry VFW Candidate Debate for State Representative and State Senate.
The VFW Candidate Town Hall is the only public candidate event for State
Rep or State Senate in Derry, Hampstead or Windham.
If you have any questions about Kristis campaign, or how to get involved,
please visit her website at www.krististlaurent.com or her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/St.Laurent.for.Senate.
Most importantly, join me voting on Nov. 8 for Kristi St. Laurent State
Senate!
Tara Picciano, Windham

Town of Pelham
Building Permits Issued Oct. 17-21

Nathan Boutwell, 1091 Bridge Street, 17/13-64, repairs to

kitchen & bathroom.
DHB Homes, LLC, Piper Lane, 24/12-215-3, new duplex, each
side is 1,900 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, rear deck and front
porch.
Silver Oaks Realty LLC, 21 Rolling Ridge Lane, 27/2-82-13,
1,800 sq. ft. single family home, 2 car garage under, front porch,
rear deck,3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.
Daniel & Susan Martin, 73 Old Bridge Street, 22/7-261, frame in
and install new double hung window on the gable end.

Michael & Margaret

Oxner, 1 David Drive, 34/2-203, remodel of kitchen and 1/2
bath.

Silver Oaks Realty

LLC, 33 Rolling Ridge Lane,
27/2-82-11, foundation permit.

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pelhamgoodneighborfund.org or you can make your check payable to
the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund, P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076.
Your cash donation is tax deductible since we are a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization. The committee also uses the money collected during the drive
to provide financial assistance 52 weeks a year for food, heat, rent, electricity
and other household expenses for Pelham residents. Your financial support
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need help during the holidays, please call one of the people listed below or
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635-2089, Brenda Blake - (603) 339-0679 or Karen Fournier - (978) 3198650.
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Wilbur D. & Virginia R. Thesier, 24 Goldfinch Drive, 21/3-10247, wood stove and insulated metal chimney.
Elias Gaspar & Maria Feliciano, 19 Diamond Hill Drive, 25/10355-8, 18 x 43 in0gound pool.
Appleyard Real Estate Inv LLC, 13 Caribou Crossing, 36/10-19119, foundation permit.
KLN Construction Co., Inc. 16 Old County Road, 33/2-55-4,
demolish existing single family home.
KLN Construction Co., Inc, 16 Old County Road, 33/2-55-4,
foundation permit.
Merrimack Valley Homes, Inc., Wyndridge Circle, 33/1-161-10,
foundation permit.
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Friday, November 4 & Saturday,

November 5
The WHS Theatre Company is working
hard at rehearsing for the upcoming fall
production of Almost, Maine. This is
the first of two productions for the school year.
Almost, Maine is set in present day in a fictitious
town in Maines North Country. On a cold, clear,
moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not
quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town
of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in
the star-filled sky above, Almosts residents find
themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected
and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised.
Hearts are broken. But the real bruises heal,
and the hearts mend - almost - in this delightful
midwinter nights dream. Show dates: Nov. 3 and
4, at 7 p.m., Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $5 for
students/seniors, $10 for adults.

4th

Saturday, November 5
Women of all ages are invited to join us
in honoring Our Lady for First Saturday
Devotions on at St. Patrick Church in
Pelham. We begin with Mass at 8 a.m.,
followed by a faith formation. The speaker is
Maury Lavoie and he will speak on Catholic
persecution today. We will also be collecting
donations of food items/other necessities for the
Thanksgiving basket to be given to the Food Pantry.
As usual we will have our pot luck breakfast and
fellowship. For more information call Linda at 9306436 or e-mail WomenOfMaryNH@yahoo.com.
Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be
available before Mass at 7:30 in the main church.

5th

Final 2016 Household Hazardous Waste

Collection, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Nashua Public
Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., for residents of
Pelham, and Windham. $10 user fee per vehicle,
additional charges for quantities exceeding
10 gallons or 20 pounds. No latex paint, no
electronics, no medications. For more information
and a complete list of accepted items, visit: www.
nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.
The Womans Service Club of Windhams second
Annual Coat and Sweater Drive will be held,
upstairs at the Windham Town Hall from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. Help Keep Someone Warm! Help those
in need by donating your clean and serviceable
coats and sweaters for men, women and children.
Your donation will help keep someone warm while
your generosity will warm your heart. If you cant
come on Nov. 5, you can drop off items at three
locations in Windham: Shaws, Nesmith Library
and Windham Cooperative Kindergarten. Any
questions call co-chairs, Patricia Russell at 4344775 or Sue Violi at 889-0578. We thank you in
advance for your support of our organization.
Starting Monday, November 7
Wrestling for Boys and/or Girls, grades
K-8, Pelham Memorial School cafe,
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Register online or in person at our Pelham
Parks & Rec office or online at (www.pelhamweb.
com/recreation). Each participant will compete in
two tournaments. Participants are encouraged but
not required to attend all three nights of practice.
Registration forms are available. Program fee.
E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 6352721 with any questions. Visit https://webtrac.
pelhamweb.com for online sign ups and credit card
payment.

7th

Tuesday, November 8
General Election Polls/Times
Pelham, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Pelham High
School
Windham, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Windham High

8th
School

Tuesdays, November 8, 15 & 22

NaNoWriMo Write-a-thons for National Novel
Writing Month, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. This is a national event to help writers
write their novel in a month. The Pelham library
will be hosting write-a-thons providing a space to
join others in meeting that creative goal. For more
info: http://nanowrimo.org. Free and open to the
public.

9th

Wednesday November 9
Delta Dogs, Pelham Public Library, 6:30
pm. Learn how this organization trains
service dogs for veterans and how you
might help.

Thursdays, November 10 & 17

Drop-In Technology Sessions, Thursday
afternoons, Pelham Public Library, from
1 to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Need help with computers or other personal
communication devices? Drop in Thursday and
see our Adult Services Librarian! Get help setting
up or accessing your hardware and software, or
stop in for a little refresher guidance for commonly
used applications such as Kindles, Microsoft Office,
Internet Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook, and other
types of social media. Need help with something
else? Just ask!

0th

Saturday, November 12
Windham Cub Scouts Pancake
Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Matthew
Church, 2 Searles Rd. Its that time of year
again, where Windham Cub Scouts Packs
263 and 266 hold their joint annual fundraiser
breakfast. On the menu will be hot pancakes and
syrup, sausage, coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate,
milk, and a special sweet treat (while supplies
last). Tickets can be purchased at the door or from
scouts around town for $5 per person/$20 family
and include a $5 free tokens coupon to Pelhams
Pinball Wizard Arcade on the back. Donated
tickets will be given to the Windham Food Pantry.
Help support our local cub scouts and enjoy a hot
meal at this Windham town tradition. We thank
you for your support!

2th

The fourth annual Windham Helping Hands

Wellness in Motion Walkathon takes place at
9 a.m. at Griffin Park. All proceeds will benefit
our neighbors in need. This will be fun for all
ages! Walk one lap (.7 of a mile) or all five (3.5
miles) and receive Mardi Gras beads as you
finish each lap! $10 registration for individuals
or $25 for a family. Individuals will receive a
t-shirt; families will receive two and will be able
to purchase more if available. Shirts guaranteed
if registration is in no later than Nov. Sign up on
line at www.windhamhelpinghands.org. Pledges
are encouraged! Registration will be available the
day of beginning at 8 a.m. For further information
contact Al Pappalardo (978) 618-0513 or by e-mail
alpappalardo@gmail.com.

3th

Sunday, November 13
Close Encounters of a Reptile Kind, 2
p.m. at the Pelham Public Library. Get up
and close with 18 reptiles of all sorts. Learn

how to be a good pet parent to turtles, lizards and

snakes. Space is limited so registration is required.
Tuesday, November 15
The Friends of the Library of Windham
Holiday Tradition Continues! Holiday
Craft Workshop registration begins Nov.
14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Nesmith Library
for FLOW members and is open to the public
starting Nov. 15. Spots are limited! FLOW is
once again sponsoring Holiday Craft Workshops
for children ages 4 and up. Workshops will run
Monday through Thursday the weeks of Nov.
28 and Dec. 5 beginning at 4:30 p.m. each day.
Prices per craft range from $2-$5. The workshops
last about an hour and all necessary supplies will
be provided. You need only bring your crafty kids!
Examples of the holiday crafts will be on display.
Not a FLOW member? Not a problem. Become
a member while at the craft registration! Visit the
front desk to sign up. Payment is to be made at the
time of registration. If you have questions or are
interested in helping, contact Jane Manning at jane.
manning3@gmail.com.

15th

Book Discussion Group, Pelham Public Library,

7 to 8 p.m. Devil in the White City: Murder,
Magic and Madness at the Fair That Changed
America by Erik Larson. Free and open to the
public; books available at circulation desk.
Wednesday, November 16
Cookbook Explorers: Food from
literature or film, 12:30 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. Join a friendly group of
cooks and eaters who like to share food,
recipes and talk food. This month bring something
youre seen described in a book or seen in a film and the recipe. All are welcome. Free and open to
the public.

6th

The Nesmith Public Library will host an

Interactive Movie and feast at 6 p.m. Celebrate
the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to
Find Them movie release by reliving the first HP
film. Follow a script and relive the magic as Harry
discovers hes a wizard. Everyone will receive a gift
bag packed with props to help act out the scenes
in the movie. Pizza will be served as part of the
feast. Teens 11 and up are invited to register and
join the fun. Costumes are, of course, encouraged.
Registration Required. For more information or
to register call at 432-7154, or e-mail sbrikiatis@
nesmithlibrary.org.
Friday, November 18
Tonight at 7 p.m., Pelham High School
Booster Club brings you The Court Jesters
are coming to Pelham High School to
take on the Mighty Pythons. The primary
goal of the PHS Booster Club is to raise funds
for scholarships that are awarded to the student
athletes at the close of each athletic year. This
fundraiser is being held to assist with raising the
funds needed for those scholarships. This show
cant be missed! In past years this event has sold
out so buy your tickets early. Come join the fun
and watch the Mighty Pythons compete against
the Court Jesters! For information contact the PHS
Boosters at phsboosters@pelhamsd.org. Tickets can
be purchased for pre-sale for $7 or at the door for
$10 each (under 4 free).

8th

19th

Dinner and Rafe at St. Patrick Parish Center.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
followed by our raffles. For tickets, and to reserve a
table of eight, call John Costa at 508-0579 or James
Dolan at 635-7737. Tickets are also available at
the door. Adults - $10, Seniors & Children - $8 per
person. Donations for raffles greatly appreciated.
Sunday, November 20
Sunday Movie: Woody Allens most
recent, 1:30 p.m. at the Pelham Public
Library. Set in the 1930s, Woody Allens
bittersweet romance film follows Bronx- born
Bobby Dorfman (Jesse Eisenberg) to Hollywood,
where he falls in love, and back to New York,
where he is swept up in the vibrant world of high
society nightclub life. Centering on events in the
lives of Bobbys colorful Bronx family, the film is
a glittering valentine to the movie stars, socialites,
playboys, debutantes, politicians and gangsters
who epitomized the excitement and glamour of the
age.

0th

Monday, November 21
The Nesmith Library is now hosting
Reading Sessions with Macs, a registered
Reading Dog. Macs, a loveable cockapoo,
is a Reading Education Assistance Dog
or R.E.A.D. Dog. He will be joining us on 15
minute reading sessions will be available from 3:15
to 5:15 p.m. Often, students find it intimidating
to read in front of classmates, but love to read to a
non-judgmental, calming dog. A reading program,
involving a dog as a listener, has the potential to
change that fear. If you think your child would
enjoy reading with Macs, or sitting for awhile to
get to know him, call the library and sign up for
one of our many 15-minutes sessions offered this
fall. Children of all ages and reading levels are
encouraged to try one of our reading dates! Bring
your own book or read one of ours! Registration is
required to guarantee a time slot but drop-ins will
be added that day if spots are still available. For
more information, call the library at 432-7154.

1st

Saturday, December 3
St. Patrick Parish is hosting its annual
Christmas Craft Fair in the Parish Center at
12 Main St., Pelham. There will be many
local crafters who amaze us every year! We
will also have food, a Home Made Baked Goods
Table, a coloring contest and raffles. Join us from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and get great gifts for your holiday
shopping.

3rd

The Windham Museum, located next to

Windham Town Hall, 3 North Lowell Rd., will be
hosting its annual Open House during the annual
Windham Christmas Tree Lighting from 3 to 5 p.m.

Red Cross
Blood Drive
Opportunities

Windham
Nov. 9: 1-6 p.m., Windham Presbyterian Church, 1
Church Rd.

Saturday, November 19
The Knights of Columbus Council 6902
in Pelham is having its annual Turkey

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Grant for the Community College

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submitted by the Office of .S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced on Oct. 21 that the Community College System of New
Hampshire was awarded $1.2 million by the Department of Labor to fund the ApprenticeshipUSA-NH project.
The grant is part of the Administrations ApprenticeshipUSA initiative to expand apprenticeships in diverse
industries nationwide. With this new grant, the Community College System of New Hampshire will create a
Registered Apprenticeship system in the Granite State that builds upon the momentum of several initiatives
aligned with state economic, workforce development and educational goals. The ApprenticeshipUSA-NH
project will serve 133 apprentices, with special emphasis on underrepresented populations including lowincome, individuals with disabilities, youth, women and veterans. Senator Shaheen has been a strong supporter
of the ApprenticeshipUSA initiative since its creation in 2014.
This is an important investment in New Hampshires workforce, said Senator Shaheen. The
ApprenticeshipUSA-NH project will invest in Granite State workers to advance their skills and knowledge for
todays job market, while also strengthening our economy.
I am proud to have worked with the Administration in support of the ApprenticeshipUSA initiative so we can
engage more young people, women, veterans and other underrepresented people in apprenticeships to provide
them with the skills they need to find a career they love. This program demonstrates that when we invest in our
workers, we are investing in our businesses and economy as a whole.
Job-driven apprenticeships are one of the surest paths to provide American workers with the skills and
knowledge they need to acquire good-paying jobs and grow the economy. More than 90 percent of apprentices
are employed after completing their programs, with an average starting wage above $60,000. International
studies suggest that for every dollar spent on apprenticeship, employers may get an average of $1.47 back in
increased productivity and greater front-line innovation.

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Windham Soccer Association

Donates Toward Seeding of Fields
by Barbara OBrien
The Windham Soccer Association has donated $3,200 toward over-seeding the soccer fields located
at the town-owned Griffin Park.
During the Windham Selectmens Oct. 24 board meeting, the donation was accepted with sincere
gratitude by a vote of 3 to 0. Voting in favor were Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen Bruce Breton
and Jennifer Simmons. Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod, who is associated with the Windham Soccer
Association, abstained from voting. Selectman Roger Hohenberger was not in attendance.
In other business, selectmen approved the digging of six to eight test pits within the towns right-ofway at the intersection of Libbey Road and Route 28. Herbert Associates will be exploring the depth
of ledge in that area in order to determine the possibility of putting in a driveway. Highway Director
Jack McCarthy was said to have no problems with the test pits. Herbert Associates will be responsible
for re-grading the area after the project is completed. Selectmen approved the digging of the test pits
by a vote of 4 to 0. Voting in favor were Joel Desilets, Ross McLeod, Jennifer Simmons and Bruce
Breton.
Also, Police Chief Gerald Lewis reported that a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection
of Old Range Road and Route 111, an area being discussed by town officials and the New Hampshire
Department of Transportation regarding the restoration of a traffic light. The light was discontinued
several weeks ago and numerous business owners, as well as residents, have expressed concern about
the current level of safety at that intersection. Lewis said that a motorist had been attempting to turn
left into ConvenientMD when broadsided by another motorist approaching the intersection. As a
result, a nearby electrical box was hit, causing a power outage that lasted for several hours. Lewis
said there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.
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Pelham Fire Log

Monday, October 17: 6:02 a.m. Medical emergency, Old County Road. 8:57 a.m. Medical emergency,
Mammoth Road. 10:07 a.m. Medical emergency, Pond View Road. 1:36 p.m. Medical walk-in to the Fire
Station. 1:45 p.m. Medical alarm activation, Tallant Road. 2:27 p.m. Illegal burning, Sherburne Road.
2:41 p.m. Two car motor vehicle accident, Marsh Road.
Tuesday, October 18: 8:06 a.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 10:02 a.m. Assist Police
Department, Jonathan Road. 10:07 a.m. Medical emergency, Blackstone Circle. 1:50 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Marsh Road.
Wednesday, October 19: 12:16 p.m. Medical emergency, Keyes Hill Road. 7:35 p.m. Investigate medical
alarm activation, Pulpit Rock Road. 9:51 p.m. Medical assistance, Main Street. 10:17 p.m. Medical
assistance, Main Street.
Thursday, October 20: 3:55 p.m. Investigate alarm activation, May Lane. 4:05 p.m. Medical emergency,
Castle Hill Road. 6:20 p.m. Medical emergency, Berkeley Street. 7:38 p.m. Responded to report of motor
vehicle accident, Sherburne Road.
Friday, October 21: 1:50 a.m. Medical emergency, Old County Road. 7:18 a.m. Investigate medical
alarm activation, Castle Hill Road. 9:10 a.m. Medical call, Village Green. 9:24 a.m. Medical aid, Nashua
Road. 10:50 a.m. Medical emergency, Marsh Road. 3:09 p.m. Medical emergency, Pulpit Rock Road.
3:20 p.m. Medical aid, Castle Hill Road. 8:39 p.m. Investigate electrical issue, Kirlin Place.
Sunday, October 23: 12:04 a.m. Medical emergency, Dutton Road. 10:53 a.m. Medical emergency,
Heather Lee Lane. 12:50 p.m. Medical emergency, Eddy Lane. 7:06 p.m. Medical emergency, Beacon
Hill Road. 8:22 p.m. Medical emergency, Loretta Avenue.
Monday, October 24: 3:19 a.m. Medical emergency, Old County Road. 10:27 a.m. Medical emergency,
Loretta Avenue. 3:17 p.m. Medical assistance, Old County Road. 6:47 p.m. Medical emergency, Jericho
Road. 9:57 p.m. Medical emergency, Majestic Avenue.
Tuesday, October 25: 9:22 a.m. Medical emergency, Woekel Circle. 1:26 p.m. Investigate alarm
activation, Currier Road. 4:03 p.m. Odor investigation, Nashua Road. 8:23 p.m. Medical assistance,
Main Street.
Wednesday, October 26: 11:37 a.m. Mutual aid to Windham for medical. 10:44 p.m. Medical
emergency, Main Street.
Thursday, October 27: 6:08 a.m. Medical emergency, Settlers Way. 8:55 a.m. Medical emergency, Hinds
Lane. 10:32 a.m. Medical emergency, Marsh Road. 10:35 a.m. Investigate medical alarm activation,
Terrace Circle. 10:54 a.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
Friday, October 28: 1:53 a.m. CO alarm activation, Dutton Road. 4:16 a.m. Medical emergency, Mercury
Lane. 8:07 a.m. Medical emergency, Marsh Road. 3:21 p.m. Service call, Luann Lane. 3:47 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road.
Saturday, October 29: 2:20 a.m. Medical emergency, Nashua Road. 9:05 a.m. Medical emergency,
Sherburne Road. 7:23 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Keyes Hill Road. 9:01 p.m. Medical emergency,
Leonard Drive.
Sunday, October 30: 1:10 a.m. Medical aid, Currier Road. 4:43 p.m. Illegal burn, Bridge Street.

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Pelham

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followers in the legislature. This was done
without, thus far, any consequences, without
town meeting approvals and without consulting with town and city officials who try to
frugally manage town budgets.

I will oppose any effort to reduce State funding to our towns.

I will work to reverse the State cost-shifting to our towns.
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Donations Made to School District

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members unanimously accepted two donations during their Oct. 18 meeting,
after conducting the required public hearing, because the amounts involved exceeded $5,000. There was
no public comment on the donations during the hearing.
The first donation was from the Friends of Windham Hockey totaling $8,031 for the purpose of
securing ice time at the Salem Icenter. The second donation was made by school board member Tom
Murray and consisted of $9,800 worth of ventilation equipment. Murray is the owner of Pugliese
Contractors of Windham. The equipment will be used in various locations throughout the school district.
School board members approved the donations with sincere gratitude, by a vote of 5 to 0. Voting in
favor were Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller, Vice-Chairman Rob Breton and school board members Tom
Murray, Dennis Senibaldi and Ken Eyring.

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Nationally on Debt
submitted by the Office of Congresswoman Annie Kuster
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on Oct. 18 in response to
the Project on Student Debts data report citing New Hampshires graduating college students carried
an average of $36,000 in debt, ranking New Hampshire at the top of its annual report.
High student debt loads can be debilitating to students and harmful to our economy. Kuster
said. One of my biggest priorities has been to advocate for ways to make higher education more
accessible and affordable for all New Hampshire students and families. In Washington, I have
taken a comprehensive approach to making college more affordable by supporting legislative efforts
to strengthen student lending programs, increase lender accountability and create unique career
development opportunities for students.
Since taking office in 2013, Congresswoman Kuster has supported legislation to strengthen federal
student lending programs including robust funding and expansion of Pell Grants, as well as the
reauthorization of the Perkins Loan program. As a member of the TRIO Caucus, she is acutely aware
of the unique needs of first-generation and disadvantaged students attending college.
In addition, Congresswoman Kuster has supported legislation to increase the accountability
of financial lenders of student loans by strengthening the financial counseling requirements for
institutions of higher education. As a member of the Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus,
Congresswoman Kuster has advocated for empowering students to take control of their finances at an
early age.
In Congress, Congresswoman Kuster fought for passage of legislation to reform student loans that
prevented the interest rate from doubling overnight, which would have put an undue burden on
students and their families. Congresswoman Kuster also worked on legislation to expand 529 college
savings plans, just like the UNIQUE program she helped pioneer in New Hampshire.

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PMA Girls On The Run

Courtesy photos

submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy,

Hudson
Girls on the Run is a non-profit program for girls in
third through fifth grade with the mission to inspire
them to be joyful, healthy and confident using a
fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively
integrates running. This amazing program is off and
running at the Presentation of Mary Academy in
Hudson. The 10-week GOTR curriculum combines
training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with
lessons that encourage girls to become independent
thinkers, enhance their problem-solving skills and
make healthy decisions. All of this is accomplished
through an active collaboration with girls and their
parents, school, volunteers, and the community.
The girls brainstormed community project ideas this
week. They came up with some ideas that made
their coaches proud!
The GOTR program at PMA was established by
Lauren Pino, long-time GOTR volunteer and mother
of third grader Laila. Co-coaches include PMA
parent volunteers Alex Rioux, Danielle Toupin,
Nancy Miller and Kelly Larson. The team of 13
girls meets every Tuesday and Thursday after school
and will be participating in the GOTR NH Fall
5k Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 19. There will
be a spring registration for a second round of the
program.

by Barbara OBrien
Its been a long time coming, but Channel 170, Windham
High Schools cable television channel, is finally up and running,
according to Assistant Superintendent Kori Becht. Its a work in
progress. Were refining it as we go, Becht announced last month.
Well get there, but it will take us a while, she said, referring to
the work yet to be done.
Windham High School opened its doors to students in September
2009. Plans for a TV station have been on the agenda since that
time.
Although Channel 170 has been in existence for years, for the
most part, other than running repeats of school concerts or scrolling
information, the channel was dormant. Im just excited that its
finally ready, said School Board Vice-Chairman Rob Breton. Im
comfortable that well get where we need to be. Were starting
small and growing from there.

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Superintendent Richard Langlois said that plans are in the works

to produce and present a monthly superintendents roundtable,
which will tackle current topics of interest to residents.
Video production teacher Tom Dooley is in the process of
inventorying the equipment the school district already owns, some
of which might be out of date, already. This is Dooleys first year on
the job.
The cable TV station is not yet ready to broadcast live sporting
events. Administrators said they arent sure when that will begin to
take place. Langlois said the school district doesnt have anyone
to videotape games at this point, as they take place after regular
school hours and on weekends. It was suggested that volunteers be
solicited to perform this task, as many parents are already attending
games and recording them anyway. If interested in taking on this
job, contact Kori Becht at SAU 95 at 425-1976.

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The turnover of staff in the Windham School District has been
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discussion and debate among school officials and residents, alike.
In order to help stem the tide of staff resignations, a district-wide
mentoring program has been established.
According to Guidance Director Julie Lichtman, there is a
mentoring facilitator at each of the four schools comprising the
Windham School District. Currently, there is a total of 30 mentor/
mentee pairings. Mentees are new teachers, while mentors, who
apply for the task, must have a minimum of three years teaching
experience in Windham. This year alone, 25 new teachers were
hired district-wide. The mentoring process includes weekly

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said. The program enhances collaboration between various
departments and groups of educators. We really want our teachers
to succeed.
We have some real crackerjack veteran teachers, who give
their all to their mentees, Lichtman said. Our goal is to have
happy, confident teachers who are comfortable in their career.
School board member Ken Eyring expressed his appreciation for
all the dedication exhibited by the teachers serving as mentors; by
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in unanticipated revenue. Late last month, they came up
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Right side, from front, Rep. Gregory Smith, Rep. Jordan Ulery, Sen. Sharon Carson, and Rep. Shawn Jasper.

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Monday night Jim Lawrence,
Hudson resident and candidate
for U.S. Congress, sat down with
local elected officials to discuss
issues and update them on what
he sees as the key issues leading
into Tuesdays election.
It is a vitally important part
of being a congressman to be
able to listen to the concerns of
the voters, said Jim Lawrence.
Thats why I have been holding
town hall meetings, business
tours and meetings with
local officials to make sure I
understand the challenges and
issues across the state.
Lawrence has just concluded
a statewide tour of town hall
meetings that is a stark contrast
to his opponent Ann Kuster who
has failed to hold a single town
hall meeting during her term
in office. Present at Mondays
meeting with Jim Lawrence at the
Northside Grill in Hudson were
State Senator and President Pro
Tem Sharon Carson, NH House
Speaker Shawn Jasper, Rep. Kim
Rice, Rep. Jordan Ulery, Rep.
Gregory Smith, and candidate
Andrew Prout. Jim Lawrence is
a former three-term state rep.,
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Live Streaming
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by Barbara OBrien
Following a lengthy discussion
by selectmen at two separate board
meetings, the decision was made to
implement live streaming for the towns
cable television station (WCTV).
Prior to the selectmen reaching the
decision, Cable Advisory Committee
Chairman Margaret Case made a
statement regarding the issue. The
statement was based on a discussion
that cable advisory committee members
had during their meeting on Oct. 20.
While selectmen seemed to approve of
the idea of live streaming certain town
events, cable committee members had
their reservations. A meeting between
Case and selectmen three weeks earlier
had resulted in some heated debate over
the live streaming proposal.
The Windham Cable Advisory
Board understands and appreciates the
position of the selectmen regarding
the issue of live streaming, Case said
during the selectmens meeting on Oct.
24. One of the reasons the cable
board has not looked favorably on this
action is that live streaming may result
in a decrease in town revenues, due
to a decrease in Comcasts customer
base, Case continued. In addition,
the cable board has received very
few, less than five requests for live
streaming. The cable advisory board felt
that the expense could not be justified
for the limited interest, she said. If
the selectmen are aware of these
consequences and still vote to request
that the cable advisory board pursue live
streaming and authorize the necessary
funds for this purpose, we will comply.
Following Cases comments,

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Presenting an Update on
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by Barbara OBrien
Two years after Windham High School was officially accredited
high school Principal Bob Dawson provided school board members
with an update. A two-year report is required as a part of the
accreditation process.
Windham High School first opened its doors in September 2009.
The accreditation process began about three years later and was
approved in 2014.
According to Dawson, Windham High received 29
recommendations from the NEASC study committee, when the initial
accreditation process was concluded two years ago. NEASC is an
acronym for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Dawson said the number of recommendations should be considered
as being very low. Eleven of the recommendations were
highlighted, signifying their importance, while the other 18 were of a
general nature.
Since that time, administrators have been continually evaluating
and analyzing data and adjusting procedures as deemed appropriate.
As part of the continual improvement process, a number of 21st
century learning expectations have been set, including the following
desirable characteristics: accepting, collaborative, creative, grateful,
inquisitive, involved, persistent and responsible. It is anticipated that
more characteristics will be added to the list in the future.
Focus areas included in the recommendations made by
NEASC include building more constructive relationships between
administrators, school board members and the community,
improvement to athletic fields, changes in enrollment, which
continues to climb; the merger of media and technology; and
equitability (by populating classes based on diversity of the student
body). Dawson said the merger of technology and media has been
going extremely well, and the results thus far have been positive.
I wouldnt call our student body terribly diverse, Dawson said.
Our students are not in tracks, however, and move freely from level
to level. Dawson said he rejects the recommendation from NEASC
that highlights equitability. I feel were already there.
Moving forward, Dawson said that administrators and staff will
continue to work in the areas identified as needing improvement,
through self-evaluation and the identification of any new areas of
need. The five-year report is the next formal step, he noted.
Superintendent Richard Langlois, who assumed the job this past

Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets said

that he has the utmost confidence in
the cable advisory board, however
he still feels that live streaming would
be a valuable service moving forward.
Desilets said he feels the demand for
the service will increase with time.
Selectmens Vice-Chairman Ross
McLeod said he was willing to give
live streaming a trial and see how it
goes. There are other communities,
particularly along the seacoast of
New Hampshire, that already offer
live streaming to their residents. It
was noted that the monthly usage of
live streaming by residents can be
determined.
The cost of implementing live
streaming would be $3,984 for new
equipment, including encoder hardware.
The annual service subscription with
Comcast would increase from $4,000 to
$5,200. This service would allow Video
on Demand (1,200 hours per year) as
well as live streaming (2,000 hours of
viewing per year). Currently, WCTVs
contract allows for 1,000 hours of Video
on Demand only. We would be taking
small steps to begin, Case explained.
Selectmen approved the
implementation of live streaming and
the additional expenditure to implement
it by a vote of 4 to 0. Voting in favor
were Chairman Joel Desilets, ViceChairman Ross McLeod and selectmen
Jennifer Simmons and Bruce Breton.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger was not
in attendance.
Case said that live streaming will get
underway in January when the current
contract with Comcast expires.

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As Hillsborough County Attorney I would
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The increased case load from the epidemic of
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I have supported Drug Courts in turning some
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Politics has no place in my office in the
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by Barbara OBrien
Shortly after the new school year got underway
this past September, 36 seventh graders from
Windham Middle School journeyed to Colebrook,
Conn., aboard a tour bus, bound for Natures
Classroom.
Accompanied by a number of Windham
teachers and other adult chaperones, the three
dozen students were divided into three teams,
each paired with educators from Natures
Classroom. During their three-day stay, they
focused on scientific inquiry, critical thinking,
team building and individual growth. The
students enjoyed family-style meals; with the
teens doing their share of serving meals and
cleaning up afterward. Part of the process was to
determine how much food waste was discarded at
the end of each meal; an amount that decreased
as the days went by.
Daily classes were hands-on, with a wide
variety of options from which to choose. The
favorite class was said to be the dissection of cow
eyeballs; something which many felt squeamish

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Lead to Drunk Driver
submitted by the Pelham Police Department
On Monday, Oct. 24, at approximately 8:43
a.m., the Pelham Police Department received
a call from a concerned motorist as they were
observing a vehicle travel all over the road and
speeding in the area of Tallant Road. At the same
time, a second caller contacted Pelham Police
with the same concerns and observations. The
area is heavy populated with morning commuting
traffic and neighborhood kids getting ready for
school at their bus stops.
Upon arriving in the area, Master Patrol
Officer Bismark Montano observed the vehicle in
question, a silver Chevrolet Impala, make a left
hand turn onto Gordon Avenue from Windham
Road. The silver Impala then partially pulled
into a driveway before coming to a stop. MPO

Children Give Back to Troops & First Responders,

Donate Candy to Operation Gratitude
submitted by Southern NH Health System
Taking candy from children is usually frowned
upon, but teaching kids the value of giving back
by donating their excess Halloween candy in
support of U.S. Troops and First Responders
is a win-win for kids, parents and Healthcare
providers alike.
This Halloween, local trick-or-treaters will
join kids across the nation when they bring
their Halloween candy and handwritten letters
of gratitude to any Southern New Hampshire
Immediate Care location. The goodies will be
shipped to Operation Gratitude for inclusion in
Care Packages to U.S. Service Members deployed
overseas in harms way and to First Responders
serving here at home.
Southern New Hampshire is proud to work
with first responders and representatives of our
military in the greater Nashua region, and proud
to support them overseas, says Melissa Wu, MD,
Director of Immediate Care. This is a wonderful
opportunity to engage our communities of staff,
patients and area residents in saying thank you for
your service.
Americans spend an estimated $2.5 billion on
a whopping 600 million pounds of Halloween

Candy each year. In 2015 alone, 294 tons of

that candy was sent to Operation Gratitude for
distribution through its Care Package Programs.
Operation Gratitude has shipped more than
1.6 million Care Packages that include items
such as DVDs, handmade scarves and hygiene
products. Halloween candy is a wonderful
addition to these packages, says Operation
Gratitudes founder, Carolyn Blashek. The candy
is a great morale boost for the troops, and a means
to create positive interaction with local children.
Equally important is that the Halloween Candy
Give-Back Program provides every American
child the opportunity to learn about service and
generosity.
Candy donations can be dropped off at any
Immediate Care of Southern New Hampshire
location, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8
p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
November 1 through 9:

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about at first. This class allowed the opportunity

for students to step beyond their comfort zone,
Middle School Principal Brenda Morrow said.
Other favorite activities included students
camouflaging themselves and learning survival
techniques. On the final day, a science fair was
held, along with star gazing and a nighttime hike.
Sports activities were also high on the popularity
list, as well as an indoor rock climbing wall and
spending time caring for farm animals.
Students were completely off the grid
electronically during their time at Natures
Classroom; no Instagram, no Snap Chat; no
Facebook.
Teachers who participated in the Natures
Classroom experience said they were very
enthusiastic and would do it again in a heartbeat.
The trip was definitely worthwhile, they said;
allowing for incredible bonding. It was a great
way to start the school year, Morrow said, noting
both the social and educational value of the field
trip.

Montano conducted his motor vehicle stop at that

time. Further investigation led MPO Montano
to believe that the driver, Meaghan Carney, 25,
of Hampton, was highly intoxicated and was
subsequently placed under arrest.
Once at the Pelham Police Department it
was determined that Carneys blood alcohol
concentration was over three times the legal
limit of 0.08. Carney was charged with
Aggravated Driving while Intoxicated, Driving
While Intoxicated (second), and Driving
While Intoxicated (Per Se) and Driving While
Intoxicated. Meaghan was released on $5,000
personal recognizance with a court date of Oct.
21 at the 10th Circuit Court-District DivisionSalem.

U.S. Attorneys Office Establishes

Election Day Hotline
submitted by the Office of U.S. Attorney Emily Gray Rice, District of New Hampshire
United States Attorney Emily Gray Rice announces the establishment of an Election Day hotline in
coordination with the U.S. Justice Departments nationwide Election Day program for the general election
on Nov. 8, 2016. The hotline number is (603) 230-2503.
United States Attorney Rice said: The freedom to vote without interference, discrimination or
hindrance is a fundamental civil right enjoyed by United States citizens. The Department of Justice will
act promptly and aggressively to protect the integrity of the election process and to ensure that every vote
is counted and that no vote is stolen by fraud.
U.S. Attorney Rice has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark S. Zuckerman to serve as the District
Election Officer for the District of New Hampshire. In that capacity, AUSA Zuckerman is responsible for
overseeing the districts handling of complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses in consultation
with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington. He is also responsible for monitoring the Election
Day hotline, which may be reached by calling (603) 230-2503.
The Department of Justice has an important role in deterring election fraud and discrimination at
the polls, and combating these violations whenever and wherever they occur. The departments longstanding Election Day Program furthers these goals, and also seeks to ensure public confidence in the
integrity of the election process by providing local points of contact within the department for the public
to report possible election fraud and voting rights violations while the polls are open on Election Day.
Federal law protects against such crimes as intimidating or bribing voters, buying and selling votes,
altering vote tallies, stuffing ballot boxes, and marking ballots for voters against their wishes or without
their input. It also contains special protections for the rights of voters and provides that they can vote
free from acts that intimidate or harass them. For example, actions of persons designed to interrupt
or intimidate voters at polling places by questioning or challenging them, or by photographing or
videotaping them, under the pretext that these are actions to uncover illegal voting may violate federal
voting rights law. Further, federal law protects the right of voters to mark their own ballot or to be assisted
by a person of their choice.
The franchise is the cornerstone of our American democracy. We
all must ensure that those who are entitled to the franchise exercise
it if they choose, and that those who seek to corrupt it are brought to
justice. In order to respond to complaints of election fraud or voting
rights abuses regarding the November 8, 2016 general election,
and to ensure that such complaints are directed to the appropriate
authorities, AUSA Zuckerman will be on duty in this District
while the polls are open. He can be reached by the public at the
following dedicated Election Day hotline: (603) 230-2503.
In addition, the FBI will have special agents available in each
field office and resident agency throughout the country to receive
allegations of election fraud and other election abuses on Election
Day. The FBI can be reached by the public at (603) 472-2224.
Complaints about possible violations of the federal voting rights
laws can also be made directly to the Civil Rights Divisions Voting
Section in Washington, D.C. by phone at 1-800-253-3931 or (202)
307-2767, by fax at (202) 307-3961, by e-mail to voting.section@
usdoj.gov, or by complaint form at www.justice.gov/crt/complaint/
votintake/index.php.
U.S. Attorney Rice said, Ensuring free and fair elections depends
in large part on the cooperation of the American electorate. It
is imperative that those who have specific information about
discrimination
or election
fraud
make that
information
available
immediately
to my Office,
the FBI or the
Civil Rights
Division.
A Federal
Election Fraud
Fact Sheet
that explains
what triggers
federal
criminal
jurisdiction in
connection
with elections
and voting
rights is
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-5
posted on the
Sunday 12-4
United States
Attorneys
website:
www.usdoj.
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gov/usao/nh.

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Pelham Field Hockey Falls to Gilford in Second OT of Championship

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Pelham~WindhamSports
Abbey Bevens heads downfield.
At right, Sarah Morin snags the ball.
Emily Bevens outraces her opponent.

by Craig Smith
The Pelham field hockey program has turned heads all season
with their spectacular play. Every afternoon these young women
strained their abilities to the limit to perform on both ends of the
field, somehow finding a beautiful balance of selfless teamwork
and personal efficiency. Throughout the entire regular season no
observer could ever count them out of a match, even when they
were behind. This success translated into earning the 4th seed in
the playoffs. The high seed was numerical proof that the Pythons
were an elite team, but it was still low enough to be considered
an underdog, which just added to the motivation that drove these
athletes to perform so well.
Pelham defeated Bishop Brady in the first round 4-0 and then
earned another shutout victory against Stevens 2-0. The penultimate
round would be far more challenging as Pelham matched up against
Monadnock, the number-one seed in the division. Pelham would
give up only a single goal and managed to win the matchup 2-1
when all was said and done. This victory not only ensured that
Pelham would play in Bedford on Oct. 30 to face off against Gilford
in the championship finals, but it also proved that Pelham was not to
be taken lightly.
As the finals matchup was underway, it became apparent that
Pelhams 4th seed ranking was some kind of mistake. There was a
reason they had gotten this far and defeated what many considered
to be the best team in the division. This team had almost no
weaknesses whatsoever. Goalie Ryan Atkins deflected shots away
when she had to, but the defensive intelligence of the backline was
usually enough to stifle any Gilford advances before they became a
real threat. On the other end, the Pelham offense moved smoothly
and passed to one another at just the right times in the exact places
that the pass needed to be. Against any other team this would have
resulted in an easy few points, but Gilford had earned their spot in
the finals just as the Pythons had, and they too were performing at

their ceiling.
Both teams made great strides on the field, and each side came
close to scoring several times, but ultimately it was a case of two
teams with nearly identical talent struggling to pull momentum away
from a true equal. By the end of regulation time, the match was in
a true deadlock with neither team having been able to score or even
turn the emotional intensity in their favor. The match would go into
extra time, which limited the number of players on the field to open
up the field and provide more opportunities for potentially gamewinning plays. Gilford took advantage of the overtime immediately,
but, thanks to a daring stop by Abbey Bevens, Pelham took control
of the match and pressured non-stop until the end of the overtime.
Lily Shlimon would take a shot that was just inches from scoring, but
the overtime would end with both teams still even, resulting in one
more 15-minute period.
Pelham would start the second overtime with the same ferocity as
the previous one. The young women took several shots on goal for
almost 10 whole minutes, but eventually Gilford managed to turn
their defensive stops into offensive chances. The Python defense
performed miraculously, and, as the tension of the game built to a
fever pitch, Atkins showed her impressive abilities in goal time and
time again. Unfortunately, the sheer number of shots eventually
found a crack, and, with only a little over four minutes remaining,
Gilford scored, ending the overtime period and sending Pelham
home with the runner-up plaque.
Even after Gilford left the stadium with the championship, many
still wonder if the better team actually won. If the gameplay was
any indication Pelham performed better than any other team this
postseason, especially in the championship series. Perhaps it isnt
a true championship victory to claim that Pelham played a better
game than anyone else and still fell, but morale victories count for
something. These young athletes put together a spectacular season
and deserved their spot in the finals. This team will live in the annals
of Pelham history as one of the greatest teams in the programs
history and they could not deserve the honor anymore.

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Concord Capitols
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Championship
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years, completing
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Editors Note: This week we received six

comments from two separate submitters - all
were about the same and political. All but their
first submission was removed. Enough is enough
- only one submission will be accepted. This is
what many complained about before.

Thumbs down to witnessing multiple incidents

of Windham Police tailgating other vehicles at
night. You may need to check a plate, but do
so quickly and back up. It is intimidating and
dangerous, especially on rainy nights and in
smaller vehicles in which your bright headlights
make it nearly impossible to see.
Thumbs up to Donald Trump and his Pelham
supporters. Trump will make America great
again!
Thumbs down to crooked Hillary, she belongs
in prison for her crooked ways. Vote Trump!
Thumbs up for Kristi St. Laurent, candidate
for District 19 State Senate (Windham, Derry and
Hampstead). St. Laurent is that rarity, a political
non-partisan whose priorities reflect those of
every New Hampshire voter. The ongoing opioid
crisis is near the top of her list, a problem that
wouldnt have escalated here if both sides had
compromised a couple years ago. Her other
legislative points include keeping state taxes
low (currently the smallest total tax bite of all 50
states),while growing the Granite State economy
concentrating mainly on small businesses,
improving infrastructure including the continuing
I-93 widening project, and providing excellence

in education. These issues are economically

century, slavery in America would have continued
interconnected, and Kristi St. Laurent will work to
for decades or longer under the two party system.
strengthen all
When the
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Thumbs up to the legal election system and
all the rules and regulations that are in place for
Thumbs down to Hassan. New Hampshire
that very reason. We as Americans can voice
does not need a rubber stamp for the crooked
our healthy opinions. Lets keep our heads about
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senate. Abortion remains a vast national evil. The
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U.S. does not need drone war everywhere in the
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always so happy, cheerful and smiling. They also

seem to know most of the children by names and
cars already, since they try to greet each child by
name every morning. What a great way to start
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Thumbs down to the Fox News lovers who

cannot think for themselves nor can they be their
own person. Check facts before you attempt to
entice readers with your boilerplate nonsense.

Thumbs up to the return of Thumbs Down.

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Thumbs down to people trying to suppress

third parties, especially Republicans who
were once themselves a third party. Were the
Republican Party not founded as an alternative to
the corrupt Whigs and Democrats of the mid-19th

Thumbs up. It is so great to start a day off by

seeing smiling faces. I drop my preschooler off
at the Pelham Elementary School three days a
week, and all of the teachers who are responsible
for helping the children safely into the school are

Thumbs up to wasting Windham taxpayers

dollars. For several years the parking lot lights are
on at our schools during the day. When will these
be put on a timer or have photo sensors installed?
Thumbs up, way up, to Jim Greenwood,
our PTV director. He put together a great video
showing the grand opening of the high school, as
well as so many other offerings. We are lucky to
have someone so dedicated to this town. Thanks
Jim for your constant hard work!
Thumbs up to Donald J Trump, Make America
Great Again.
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10U Pelham Razorbacks Top

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Hazard analysis for farmers, employees and youth

The 10U Pelham Razorbacks 2016 team roster: Jace Perry, Zack James, Deigo Jimenez, Jack Kelly, Kyle Elie, Kyle
Bowlan, Dom Herrling, Kyle Becotte, Jackson Becotte, Mason Ketelaar, Henry Paquette, Nathan Maslanek, Jesse Killion,
Bradley Sprague, Connor Travis, Noah Landry, Adrian Villanueva, Russell Leonard, Logan Dumont, Aiden Lynch, Peter
Hemmerdinger, Memphis Patterson, Bobby Ayotte, Nolan Monette, Jude Correa, Jakub Fredette and Anthony Smith.

submitted by Scott Ketelaar

On Oct. 29, the 10U Pelham Razorbacks took the field at Alumni Stadium in Keene and completed an
undefeated 2016 season to bring home the 2016 NH State Championship. With shutout victories over the
Derry Demons and Londonderry Wildcats in the playoffs, Pelham surrendered only two first downs over
both games and had plenty of offense to get the job done.
Led by Head Coach Timm Haskins, this team worked hard all season and kept getting better along the
way with all players contributing throughout the 2016 campaign. Supported by a wonderful group of
parents and an outstanding D10 cheerleading squad all year, the team topped of a successful season. The
team will now go on to compete in the New England regional playoff tournament with a chance to play for
a national title. Congratulations to the State Champion 10U Pelham Razorbacks!

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the old green John Deere tractor.
Jerry enjoyed following the Red Sox and Patriots, but his favorite
athletes were his grandchildren. He was a supportive fan of a
variety of local youth and school sports programs where they
played.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Donald; and
sister, Doris.
Jerry is survived by his three children and eight grandchildren; a
son, Daniel and his wife Patty of Windham, and their sons, Willem
and Curtis; a daughter, Julie and her husband Thomas Kukla of
Deerfield, N.H., and their sons, Jarad, Joshua, Tyler and Connor;
and a son, Jay and his wife Michelle of Hudson, and their children,
Hayden and Jasmine; also several nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Sunday, Nov. 13,
from 1 to 4 p.m., at Searles Chapel and Schoolhouse, 3 Chapel
Rd., Windham. Please join us as we share some refreshments and
celebrate a life well lived. Burial with military honors will take
place at a later date in Springfield, Vt.
The family would like to thank the following people whose
kindness made such a difference in the last few days of Jerrys life;
the nursing staff of Russell Hall, Holy Family Hospital, the staff at
Rockingham Visiting Nurse and Hospice and friends, who he always
considered extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the
cancer charity of your choice.

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Windham Volleyball Kills Oyster Rivers Playoff Dreams

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The team comes together after the win.

makings of a team that could depose the heir apparent.
When the match finally begun on Oct. 29, the Windham athletes
did not play down to their opponents skill level. The drive to
win was great, and the young women understood that their goal
of winning it all could not be achieved without performing at the
highest level each and every game of the playoffs. Oyster River
tried to keep it close at first, but the sheer firepower of Windham
demolished the visiting team.
Lexi Sawyer and Taylor Dufield tore up the Oyster River defense
with help from Taylor Sawyer, all while playing defense with
incredible efficiency. Windham would win the first set 25-18,
but they didnt slow down there; the second set was much more
of the same. Emily Frank and Marla Batson got in on the action
while Taylor Sawyer rained points on Oyster River from above the
net. Casey Dinga would chip in a few blocks and well-timed hits,
and the second set was over in no time, 25-17. The third set held
the scent of victory at its finish, and the Jaguars hunger for it was

expressed in their aggressive play. Everyone pitched in to create a

5-0 lead to start, which snowballed into what would eventually be
an 11-point set lead of 24-13. They would, of course, go on to finish
Oyster River off and earn their spot in the semi-finals to face off
against St. Thomas Aquinas on Nov. 3 (no results from this match up
available at press time).
Windham swept Oyster River with ease, but the most telling part
of the experience was how composed and efficient the team was
despite their massive lead. This is a team that wont play games or
take risks when it doesnt have to and that bodes incredibly well for
their future in the upcoming playoff games. Amid the win Casey
Dinga achieved her 150th block of her career, a number akin to
earning 500 kills. Following the game, Dinga was rewarded the
game ball with 150! transcribed on it. Her achievement is well
deserved and everyone was incredibly proud of her career, all the
while being aware that she will likely earn several more before the
postseason comes to a close.

Windham Girls Soccer Loses

in First Round in Penalty Kicks
by Craig Smith
Many people
have criticized the
sport of soccer for
its penalty kicks.
Few actually enjoy
the experience
of watching a
lone player face
off against a
goalie without
any teammate to
run a play with.
Unfortunately, for
those fans, that
was exactly what
they had to look
forward to in the
opening round of
the playoffs when
the Windham girls
soccer team hosted
Pembroke on Oct.
29.
The game itself
was quite painful
for everyone.
Maria Popovici-Muller throw in the ball.
Both teams had
substantial talent
and lived up to
their potential throughout the match, but the refereeing was so
egregiously poor that most spent their time yelling at the officiating
crew rather than appreciating the talent on the field. It was not
long before the physicality became out of control and Pembroke
caught onto the referees choices far quicker than Windham
did. They slide-tackled the Windham goalie outside of the box
knowing that the referees would not call anything, then proceeded
to trample the other Jaguars with glee. They tripped and pushed
to their hearts content. The soccer match devolved into some
crass internet wrestling video, but that did not stop Windham from
competing at the highest level.
Pembroke would snag a goal after Windham was called for a
half dozen handballs, but, at this point, Windham sophomore Ali
Schiebel had caught on to the referees tendencies. She pushed
and harassed on that fine invisible line of acceptability, frustrating
the Pembroke defenders until they lashed out. She drew foul after
foul and eventually her efforts bore fruit. Schiebel got in the way of
her defender, and the visiting athlete threw Schiebel to the ground
in anger. Schiebel smiled once the whistle was blown, knowing
she had earned her team a direct kick that could make all the
difference. Amanda Stivala would take the direct kick and sink it
into the net, equalizing the score. Schiebels efforts would even
the score, but that didnt stop her from continuing her style of play.
Eventually the defender that had become Schiebels nemesis tossed
her to the ground once again, this time earning a yellow card and
completely ruining her teams momentum.
Despite Schiebels efforts the Jaguars were unable to take the lead
in regulation and the match would go into overtime. The teams
were at a deadlock in both overtime halves, and the match would
have to be decided by penalty kicks instead. The fans watched
in anxious silence as the players made their shots on goal, and

Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
The Windham Jaguar volleyball team finished the regular
season undefeated. Not a single game slipped through these
athletes fingers and its earned them quite a positive reputation.
To many fans, the team is unstoppable, and, while thats fine
for a fan to believe, the truth is that arrogance can destroy a
teams drive to play at their ceiling. Going into the playoffs it
was no surprise that Windham was considered the favorite to
win it all, but the coaching staff of the program refused to let it go
to heart. They watched film on their first opponent, Oyster River,
and explained that while their seed is considerably lower than
Windham they have a lot of talent packed onto the court. Windham
might have been considered the favorites, but Oyster River had the

Julia Blaschuk blocks an opponent.

Ashley Bowers dribbles downfield.

ultimately Pembroke would come out on top, six goals to five. The
loss was heartbreaking, especially considering the circumstances of
its completion, but there was little to be done. The young women
held their heads high with the pride that they deserve considering
their fantastic year up to that point. Though they had been kicked
out of the playoffs, they still had their memories of the season and
their own personal character that they could bring to the other
Windham programs that were competing.

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Windham Football Obliterates Manchester West

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score before the quarter was
over, and Windham would
finish the first quarter with
a 37-0 lead. Along the way
the defense got to show off
its skills as well with Eric
Kostandin and Jay Giles each
getting an interception. Zach
Connors would also get an
interception in the second
quarter that would lead to a
Tommy Emrick touchdown.
Windham would eventually
finish the game with a 64-0
win. Their firepower was
shown off beautifully on
both ends and, while their
opponents skill was perhaps
not as strong as what they
can expect come time for the
postseason, the team exhibited
composure and character
throughout the match to add to the notion that they are more than
ready to succeed when it
comes down to winning or
going home.
Hollis-Brookline will play
on Windhams home turf
come Saturday, Nov. 5 in
the quarterfinal series. Fans
shouldnt expect the same
level of dominance that was
shown in the Manchester
West game, but it is safe
to say that this Windham
teams undefeated track
record wont stop anytime
soon. Only time will tell
if this team lives up to the
lofty expectations that the
community has placed upon
it.

Brennan French with a solid tackle

by Craig Smith
The Windham football program is unequivocally the best team in
the league. Their offense is destructive, their defense is immovable
and their determination is beyond any opponent thus far. The eye
test shows that they are unstoppable and so too do the numbers.
They are undefeated, the only team to do so, and they always
perform to their highest potential each and every game, even when
their opponent has yet to win a single game.
Manchester West happens to be the aforementioned team that did
not win a single game all season. Where Windham is undefeated it
would be safe to assume that Manchester West is just plain defeated.
Most teams would consider the matchup a night off to rest and take
it easy before the playoffs begin, but Windham knows never to take
a game for granted. The two teams faced off on Windhams home
field on Oct. 22, and, within the first 12 minutes, the game was
essentially over.
The sky was gray and cloudy, and the field muddy from the
earlier rain. The terrain made it difficult, and Manchester Wests
quarterback slipped on the slick ground on the first play of the game.
Windham would tackle him in the end zone for a safety, giving them
a 2-0 lead. Eight seconds later Victor Pizzotti would run almost 40
yards for a touchdown, giving Windham a 9-0 lead, but that was
only the beginning of the onslaught that was about to unfold. Matt
Bedient, Jake Aleksa, Parker Belski and Marshall Pesaturo would all

Micah Sudman passes for a touchdown.

Matt Bedient avoids a tackle on

his way to six points.

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Monday, November 14

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16 - November 4, 2016

Pelham~WindhamSports
Chrissis Scores in Overtime to Advance
Windham Boys Soccer to Semi-Finals

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Pelham~WindhamSports

by Craig Smith
On Oct. 29, the Windham boys
soccer team hosted Oyster River
in a quarterfinal matchup that was
win or go home. The stakes were
high and the talent on both sides
was fiercely competitive; only the
team that remained composed
throughout the matchup would find
itself heading to the next round.
Windham had just defeated St.
Thomas Aquinas in a down-to-thewire 2-0 victory, but Oyster River
was more talented than St. Thomas
by far. The field was slick with
rain, and it was not uncommon
for a player to stumble, especially
considering the physical play by
both teams. It did no good to
complain and so the players just
had to fight back with everything
they had without crumbling
emotionally. Windham took more
Connor Brennan leaps for a header goal to equalize.
shots on goal in the first half, but
that was the only reason to give
them the advantage, otherwise the
suddenly Windham had new life breathed into it. Cam
teams looked dead even and neither had managed to gain
Chrissis would cross a corner kick and Connor Brennan
enough momentum to pull ahead. It wouldnt be until the
leapt into the air, redirecting the ball with his head into
second half that either team was able to get a foothold.
the goal. With the score equalized, the Windham offense
On the sidelines, parents and fans cheered for their
charged ahead relentlessly attacking Oyster River until the
respective teams, with various other Oyster River athletes
final whistle. With the game tied it would go into overtime.
congregating near the bleachers and treating the match as an
Within minutes of the overtime, Connor ONeil made
opportunity to tryout their failed amateur stand-up comedy
a pass to Cam Chrissis that was sent into the back of the
routines. Their ramblings had a noticeable effect on the
net giving Windham the 2-1 lead it needed to win. The
Windham players moods, but it did little to alter their style
team celebrated by sprinting toward the Oyster River fans
of play. If anything it served as an irritant that boosted the
that were commentating all game long and hugging each
Jaguars drive to crush their opponent.
other in front of them all while gesticulating and screaming
The crushing would have to wait, however, because
with delight. Following the celebration, Coach Hachey
early in the second half Oyster River managed to score.
complimented his players and pointed to the yellow card
Having let in a single goal Ryan Lanouette did everything
as the moment that turned the tide of the match. He said,
in his power to not let another slip by. At one point he slid
That yellow card fired the team up; thats when they knew
through the wet grass, completely prone, and snatched
if they applied enough pressure Oyster River would break.
the ball in one hand just before it rolled in. His play got
His analysis could not have been more right. Thanks to that
the offense the ball once more, but they struggled to make
forced pressure, as of press time, Windham was headed
it down the field because of Oyster Rivers physicality. It
to the semi-final round against the number-one seeded
got so bad at one point that one of the visiting players was
Lebanon on Nov. 2.
given a yellow card after clipping a Windham striker, and

Cam Chrissis races his opponent to the ball.

Kyle Cocciardi in the middle of a dribble move

Hudson & Pelham Residents-

Vote for a Local Leader- Tax Fighter Shawn Jasper!

I would appreciate your Vote on November 8th!
NH Speaker of the House
22 years NH State Representative
Hudson Selectman 17 years
Budget Committee
Bensons Park Committee
Wife Laurie, Daughter Sarah

Friends of Benson Park Committee

Hudson Call Firefighter 20 years
Hudson Historical Society
Old Home Days Chair 10 Years
100 year anniversary Jasper
Family & Business in Hudson

Shawn Jaspers a fighter and when he knows hes right- he wont cave.
With grit and determination, he and the GOP House won victories with:
Business Profits Tax cutfirst time in 20 years.
Business Enterprise Tax Cut-

Granite Hammer fundingto fight opioid crisis.

Reforming civil forfeiture laws.

Leadership That Gets Results!

INTEGRITY EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Addressing the opiate crisis through prevention, treatment
and taking the drugs off the street
Working to provide more state aid to communities
Leading the fight to improve our roads and bridges
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