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Volume 11 Number 20 April 11, 2014 20 Pages
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EASTER SERVICES
Crossroads Church - 43 Atwood Rd., Pelham
Easter Services
Saturday, April 19 - 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 20 - 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
First Congregational Church - 3 Main St., Pelham
Good Friday, April 18
Church open for Silent Prayer and Reection - 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Easter Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunrise Service - 6:15 a.m., Harris Pelham Inn,
65 Ledge Rd.
Easter Worship - 10 a.m.
St. Patrick Church - 12 Main St., Pelham
Confessions - 12-2:45 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross - 3 p.m.
Living Stations - 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 19
Easter Vigil - 8 p.m.
Masses - 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Heritage Baptist Church of Windham at Searles Chapel,
35 Range Rd., Windham
Complimentary Refreshments - 9:30 a.m.
Easter Service - 10:30 a.m.
St. Matthew Parish - 2 Searles Rd., Windham
Stations outside at Warde Center -3 p.m.
Veneration of Cross and Communion Service - 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday, April 19
Vigil Mass - 7:30 p.m.
Masses - 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. in Church
and 9:30 a.m. in Warde Center Chapel
Windham Presbyterian Church - 1 Church Rd., Windham
Sunrise Service - 6 a.m.
Worship Services - 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
by Rhiannon Snide, Pelham High School Intern
Twenty-four Pelham High School students from Mrs. Dorvals
personal/nancial planning class recently discovered while
participating in an annual Interview Challenge just how stressful
job interviews can be. The ability to be interviewed has become a
lost art with recent generations, and in order to improve students
capabilities the Salem Chamber of Commerce has developed a
contest to guide and assess students interviewing strategies.
Three schools, Pelham, Windham, and Salem, each had
approximately 24 students participate in the competition. The
rst round consisted of participants being divided up among eight
different company representatives to be given a mock interview and
then ranked on a scale of 70. The six students who received the
highest scores were chosen to move onto the next round. It feels
great to have done so well in the rst round, said Allyson Masson, a
Pelham High School senior, but now moving onto the next interview
I know it will only become more stressful. The six students chosen
from Pelham, all of whom received scores of either a 69 or 70, were
Kaylie Apkarian, Tyler Kosik, Allyson Masson, Ryan Frank, Ashlee
Lindsey, and Christopher Lindsey.
Adding extra pressure to the competition, the students werent
told what position or company they were being interviewed for.
Christopher Lindsay, a Pelham High School junior said,
Pelham High Students Navigate Stress
of Interview Challenges
Top row, from left,: Alexia Rogers, Christopher Lindsay, Tyler Kosik, Nicholas Lachapelle, Nolan Dufy, Brandon Mahogany, Zach Storch, Alex Dubois, James
LaPolice, Ryan Frank, Jake Vaiknoras, Kayla Surprenant. Bottom row: Stephanie Mastacouris, Kaylie Apkarian, Paige Haverty, Ashlee Lindsay, Kayleigh Burke,
Elizabeth Slattery, Andriana Letendre, Allyson Masson, Jordan Parece, Alyssa Paradis and Alexis Desjardins.
by AJ Dickinson
The Windham Middle School Drama Club
takes on an 80s classic by performing Fame
Jr. at Windham High School, March 27-29.
The dramatic musical is set during the last
years of New York Citys High School for the
Performing Arts in 1980-1984. Fame Jr. is the
inspiring story of a diverse group of students
who commit to four years of grueling artistic
and academic work. Filled with humor,
music and dance the performance was
entertaining and appealed to a wide range of
audience members.
Fame Jr. Lives Forever
in Windham
by Barbara OBrien
One of the questions asked of Windham School
District administrators during the April 1 school
board meeting was whether or not any current
teachers employed by the district would lose their
jobs as the result of the planned restructuring of
the position of dean at Windham High School.
Since Windham High School opened its doors
in 2009, department heads at the school have
been titled deans and, as such, have been
overseeing their individual departments. That
is in the process of changing, however, as the
result of recommendations being made by district
administrators and the recent passage of the
2014-2015 operating budget. This coming year,
some of the former dean positions will become
directors. SAU 95 administrators made it clear
that there was no guarantee that the people who
held the dean jobs would apply for or be offered
the position of director. Director positions will be
more far-reaching and impact the lower grades, as
well, in anticipation of ensuring a more vertical
alignment between the grades (kindergarten
through 12th or sixth through 12th, depending on
the subject matter).
Although no details were discussed in public
during the meeting, there were some comments
Will Current Teachers Lose Jobs Due to Restructuring?
by Len Lathrop
Hosted by Troop 266, the
event was open to everyone,
with Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts
and other troops in attendance.
When the Pelham~Windham
News visited on Saturday
morning, Grifn Park was
a bevy of activities. The
New Hampshire State Police
Robotics Unit was motoring
the basketball court. While
not shooting any hoops, the
Scouts were shown how the
robotic device could move and
turn, pick up things; the trooper
even explained that it got take
x-rays. While he was telling one
Scout he could not show them
how the robot took x-rays, he
would save parents a medical
deductible if anyone got hurt;
the humor wasnt apparent to
the Scout.
During a demonstration
about weather forecasting,
a group of Girls Scouts was
glued to laptops, looking at
weather maps and charts. Just
then the rain was ending, and
the computers proved that.
Windham Police Detective Chris
Van Hirtum was explaining the
ngerprint techniques to the
scouts. Several Scouts were
Windham Scouts Camp
and Learn with Adventures
Joe Stokes holds a Brownvest Rife,
circa 1775, under the watchful eye of
Jack Skilling of the NH 1st regiment.
Scouts from Troop 266 and 263 gather around a robot
from the NH State Police Robotics Unit.
Te Revolutionary cannon for New Hampshire 1st Regiment attracted
a lot of attention as it was wheeled into Grif n Park.
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Te Windham Middle Schools Drama Club tackles some well-known 80s tunes by performing Fame Jr.
continued to page 8- Scouts
Staff photos by AJ Dickinson
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Nora Galvin of Windham has been named to the prestigious Whos
Who of American Colleges and Universities, compiled by Randall Reilly
Publishing. Galvin was nominated by the faculty at Plymouth State
University.
For more than 77 years, Whos Who Among Students has annually
honored outstanding campus leaders for their scholastic and community
achievements. The criteria include: GPA, participation and leadership
within school organization and extracurricular activities, community
involvement, future leadership ability and/or potential.
Saint Anselm College student and Windham resident Kathryn Sheldon,
a junior psychology major, traveled with 28 other members of the
colleges choir during spring break to perform in churches throughout
central Europe.
The groups musical tour included stops in Budapest, Hungary;
Bratislava, Slovakia; Prague, Czech Republic; and Berlin, Germany where
they performed concerts and sang at Mass. They also toured Benedictine
Abbey of Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary and other historic sites.
Saint Anselm College student Abigail Crane of Pelham, a junior nursing
major, was inducted into the colleges TAU Chapter of Delta Epsilon
Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society. Forty Saint Anselm College
students were inducted in a ceremony on campus. Delta Epsilon Sigma
is a national scholastic honor society for students, faculty, and alumni of
colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. Juniors must have a
3.2 cumulative grade point average and seniors a 3.1 cumulative grade
point average to apply for membership. Applicants are selected by a
committee of TAU chapter faculty and administrators based on academic
standing, leadership, and service to the college and community.
The inductees and their guests were welcomed at Mass and a brunch
before the beginning of the ofcial induction ceremony. Montague
Brown, Ph.D., president of Tau Chapter and chair of the philosophy
department presided over the induction. Rev. Mark A. Cooper, O.S.B.,
Abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey, performed the opening invocation.
Austin Prep sophomore Jaimee Cooke of
Pelham received the Girls Varsity Ice Hockey
Coaches Award and was selected as a Catholic
Central League Ice Hockey All-Star.
Curry College is pleased to announce that
Pelham resident Sandra ODonnell, daughter
of Lucy Rosado, has landed a leading stage role
in her fourth semester at Curry College. She
will be playing the role of Cassandra in Curry
Theatres Mainstage production, The Trojan
Women. This past semester, Sandra played
the role of Sheila in The Waiting Room in Curry
Theatres New Plays Festival. Previously, she has been featured in Guys
and Dolls and Oz University.
Worcester Academy proudly announces the Honor Roll and
Headmasters List for the second trimester of the school year. The honor
represents the achievements that each student has earned through
academic excellence, challenge, and personal growth. Among the
students is Julia Pelletier of Pelham, Grade 9, who was named to the
Honor Roll.
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo
submitted by Animal Rescue
Network of New England
A local veterinarian, technicians, groomers, town
clerks, Animal Control Ofcer Allison Capringo, and
dedicated volunteers all turned out to help local pet
owners on Saturday, April 5, to support Animal Rescue
Network of New Englands Sixth Annual Rabies and
Micro-chipping Clinic held comfortably at the Pelham
Police Department.
Attendees also took advantage of nail clipping
services donated by Leslie Periello and Shannon
Lovejoy groomers from Fur N Feathers of Litcheld.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from their
service were donated to ARNNE.
Proceeds from this event will be used to support
ARNNEs rescue program by providing life-saving
veterinary and training services to dogs unfortunate
enough to nd themselves abandoned or in situations
where their owners can no longer care for them.
Visit www.arnne.org for adoptable pets and for
volunteer opportunities. Visit the next adoption event
on April 26 at the First Congregational Church of
Pelham.
Annual Rabies/Micro-chipping Clinic Saves Lives
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Suitably, rescue dog Sarge, with owner Josh Sargent, is shown with the supporting
veterinarian team, from right, of Amy Jackson, representing Rockingham Emergency Vet
Clinic, Dr. Rebecca Stephens graciously donating her time from Canobie Lake Veterinary
Hospital, along with certifed vet Tech, Kerri Staruk.
by Jillian DiPersio
I have always wanted to become an engineer since I got my
rst box of Legos, but [Robotics] has made it a possibility, says
Windham High School senior, Fred Parker. Parker is one of about
30 students on Windham Highs For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Team, Windham Windup
Team 3467. Parker was actually one of the founding members of
the team four years ago. He and the other team members, ranging
from the eighth to the 12th grade, have started off the build season
incredibly well, working together to create a robot and, after two
competitions, ranking as the top team in New England.
FIRST poses a unique challenge to students: not only must they
create a robot but they must function as a fully self-sustaining
small business. We focus on the engineering process, but also
the various tools that the students would need working at a small
business, explains lead mentor Scott Kukshtel. He says to be
successful they need common business practices, marketing,
sales, fundraising public outreach, and thats in addition to all of
the engineering tasks and putting together a schedule and looking
at the problem, guring out how to solve it, and coming up with a
solution that can be done in a short six weeks.
This year the teams had to create a robot that could move a large
exercise ball. At the competition, participants must work together,
allying with teams from around New England in groups of three
robots, to move the ball from one end of a volleyball court-sized
eld to the other. While one robot could score by just taking the
ball and running, doing it themselves, the point values are actually
multiplied if they hand off the ball to the other partners, says
Kukshtel.
In a period of six
weeks New England
teams have to
compete at two district
events. The top teams
from that advance
to the New England
championship. The
Windham team
rst went to the
competition at
UNH, winning the
robot competition
as well as the
District Chairmans
Award. They next
went to the event
at Northeastern
University. They
also won the
robot competition
there and, being
ineligible to win
another District
Chairmans Award after
having already received
one, won the Engineering Inspiration Award.
One of their most impressive achievements thus far this year
has been winning the Chairmans Award. Cassandra Salaa, a
Windham High School junior and one of the members of the
team working mainly on the Chairmans presentation explains
that the award is the most prestigious award in FIRST. Its not
just about the robot; its about your team as a whole. It focuses
on community outreach, international outreach, and school-
wide impact.
In order to win the Chairmans
Award the team had to create a
ve-minute, formal presentation.
They made a video as well as
a scrapbook, outlining who
they are and what makes them
unique. Salaa articulates that
their team put a twist on their
presentation, basing it around
the metaphor that FIRST gives
us wheels and we give wheels
to others. And so we had a
spinning wheel and we also had
a student on roller blades to
be that physical representation of
our wheels. The wow factor
of their metaphor and the fact
that the team has been able to
accomplish so much in their four
years of existence won the team the award.
Speaking of giving students wheels, the Windham Windup
team has given students the chance to explore their passions for
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and, as many
students explained, has changed their lives for the better.
Daniel Browne, a junior, is a homeschooled student who has
been given the chance to be a member of the robotics team. He is
looking into becoming a mechanical engineer, hoping to go on to
study at WPI or UNH. He says robotics means the future of the
world to me because I see how much weve transitioned in the
past 30 years from doing stuff by hand to now doing it with robotic
technology.
His brother, Andrew Browne, is in the eighth grade and is a
junior member of the Windham Windup Robotics team. After
seeing three of his older brothers participate, he wanted to be a
part if it too. Its been nice to be able to get involved with things
at the high school that theyre doing, he says. And it doesnt
seem like the eighth graders get certain jobs and high schoolers get
bigger jobs: you all do the same stuff.
Fred Parker, as mentioned before, is a senior on the team. He
has been involved since his freshman year when the team was
rst created. Its an amazing thing, seeing something that youve
started, put sweat, blood, and tears into, ourish into a world-class
team This has become a family, he says. He also says that the
experiences he has had at competitions are Unbelievable. If you
havent been [to a competition] there are no words to describe it.
Parker is going on to college at Norwich University for ROTC and
business management, but hopes to transfer into an engineering
program. He says if it wasnt for (Mr. Kukshtel and the robotics
program) I wouldnt be where I am right now. Hes the reason Im
going to college, hes the reason I got in by merit alone.
Dan Pelletier is a mentor for the Windham Robotics Team. He
recently graduated from UNH and has been involved in FIRST for
nine years, either mentoring, managing, or being a member of a
team himself. I just like the type of people FIRST attracts. These
are denitely really bright kids that want to do big things with the
future and want to make the world a better place, and those are the
types of people I want to surround myself with, says Pelletier.
When talking about all the team has achieved in this year alone
he says, Its one of those things where if you stop too long to think
about it, you cant really gure out what exactly is the one thing
(that sets this team apart.) Youve got kids that want to do great,
mentors with a lot of experience even though the teams young
and weve just got a lot of dedicated parents too that let their kids
do all the crazy stuff that we have to do and are very supportive.
The team is busy preparing for the New England Championship,
taking place April 10-12 at Boston Universitys Agganis
Arena. From there the top teams will be heading to the World
Championship in St. Louis. The Windham Windup team hopes
to be moving forward to compete at the international level, but
needs support from community members to make it there. People
can support the team by going to their page at gofundme.com to
donate. As Pelletier says, Theyre going to change the world one
day. You should pay attention to them, because youll be hearing
their names a lot.
Windham Robotics Just Winding Up
Te Windham Windup team fnishes on top at a district competition at Northeastern University.
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Above: Dr Rebecca Stephens, left, holds Chili, who had just been
mirco chiped and his sister Milli is held by Vet tech Kerri Staruk.
Right: Te whole family is involved as Beauty receives her Rabies
shot from Dr. Stephens. Beauty is a resue dog from Arizona.
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Town Hall Meeting
with Col. Gary Lambert
Candidate for U.S. Congress
NH 2nd District
Date:
Wednesday April 16th 7:00pm
Location:
Hudson VFW
15 Bockes Ave, Hudson NH
Open to Public
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by AJ Dickinson
Hundreds of music lovers gathered at the
Castleton on Saturday, March 29 to enjoy the
16th annual Evening of Music organized by the
Windham Community Band. The formal affair/
fundraiser offered great food and even better music.
Guests were treated to the musical stylings of the
ute ensemble during hors doeuvres, the concert
band after dinner, and the swing band to end the
night. This annual Evening of Music which has
become known as a tradition in the community is
not only a fun way to spend the night with friends
and family but also a great way to support the
Windham Community Band. For more information
on the WCB visit www.windhamcommunityband.
com.
Dancing the Night Away with the Windham Community Band
Town of Pelham Building Permits
Proud parents, send us your childs
scholastic achievements
for our Hometown Accolades section!
college graduations military achievement / promotion
special awards deans list community members promotion / achievement
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Proud parents, send us your childs
scholastic achievements
for our Hometown Accolades section!
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Send your accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com
Te woodwinds make beautiful music at the 16
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annual Evening of Music on March 29.
Appreciating the musical talents of the Windham Community Band are, from left,
Clairelise Augustin, Stephen Wright, and Jillian Wright.
Left: Windham Community Band President David
Howard thanks attendees for their support at the 16th
annual Evening of Music at the Castleton. Above: From
left, Lee Gibson, Lauren Grube, Olivia Mastalerz, Sally
Mastalerz, Amy Grube, and Mike Carchia enjoy a night
out together topped of by entertainment from the talented
musicians of the Windham Community Band.
Staff photos by AJ Dickinson
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Joy & William Bowlan, 974 Bridge Street, 17/12-181, A-frame
temp. sign, Walk-ins Welcome Why not Now.
Lebel Brothers Realty Trust, 42-44 Nashua Road, 21/3-59,
removal of two kitchens.
Henry Zannoni, Jr., 5 Mossey Lane, 22/8-125, replace insulation,
board and plaster along with electric and bathroom xtures due
to water damage.
Donald & Marie Viera, 155 Marsh Road, 34/6-198-2, renew
permit for a 28 x 36 two car garage with open storage on upper
level.
Thomas & Frances Gilfoyle, 16 Brookview Drive, 15/3-15,
rooftop installation of a 5.2 kw solar electric system.
John Chongris, 4 Spring Street Extension, 31/11-3, remodel
home, update heating and electric.
David Buscema, 1104 A & B Mammoth Road, 3/5-30-4, permit
No. 106-86 to convert single family house to a duplex never got
a CO with proper.
Christopher & Cheryl Shlimon, 1117 Bridge Street, 17/13-68,
septic system repair.
Emmett & Jane Beane, 1 Jeremy Hill Road, 14/3-162, removing
closet area between two upstairs bedrooms to create one larger
room.
Jennifer Betts-Parrot, 7 Bush Hill Road, 27/2-84, install a 12 x
60 temp. mobile home to be used as living quarters while the
family rebuilds their re damaged home.
Enhancing Parental Choice
Windham has earned itself a reputation in the eyes of many as a great
place to live, having some of the best teachers in the state. Many of
Windhams educators have recently earned accolades including Teacher of
the Year and Principal of the Year. Much of Windhams growth is due to
the prestige of our schools.
Opening a Charter School in a town with an excellent reputation will
further enhance Windhams prestige and status within the state. Windham
wont simply be known as a great town with great schools. It will be known
as a leading educational community that provides cutting edge opportunities
for our children. We all chose to live in a community that is growing and
improving. Te Windham Academy will help bring that to our town.
It will also provide parents with needed choice. Parents will now be
free to choose which type of school to have their children attend. No one
understands the needs of children like their parents do. How they think,
and solve problems. How they excel in the arts, math or science. What
motivates them and keeps them interested and eager to learn more.
Let me restate that Windham has excellent schools with excellent teachers.
But the Windham Academy will provide another option for parents. One
based on subject mastery that some in our community may prefer.
Christopher Baker, Educational Choices Foundation, Windham
Visit the Golden Arches and
Beneft Boy Scout Troop 96
Please support Pelham/Windham youth in Boy Scout Troop 96 by
patronizing the Pelham McDonalds on Monday, April 14 from 5-7 p.m.
Te establishment has guaranteed a percent of profts be donated to Troop
96, who will then put it toward their week-long Boy Scout Camp. Boy
Scouts of America Troops provide opportunities for young men age 11-18 to
participate in service activities, advancements, and a chance to learn in over
100 areas of interest (known as merit badges) that may lead to hobbies and
a future career. You may have seen in your local paper the last couple years
where Boy Scouts, for Eagle projects, have improved and served the Town of
Pelham, through improving the high school track trail, updated 73 cisterns
for the Fire Department, updated the Ultimate Frisbee course; to name just
a few service items. Please support them by patronizing McDs, 5-7 p.m.,
Monday.
Krista Day, Committee Chair Troop 96, Pelham
Last Night Honors Grads Safely
In a few short months the excitement of graduation will be upon you and
your son or daughter. To congratulate and honor your graduate, the WHS
Senior Safe Night Committee has once again been busy planning for Last
Night, our third year!
Last Night, an all-night, alcohol and drug-free party exclusively for WHS
graduating seniors is a night to honor our graduates in a safe environment.
Te event is held at WHS where the school is transformed into a Hollywood
theme complete with a red carpet and strobe lights. Te evening is flled
with a hypnotist, henna tattoo artists, infatables, photo booth, poker, bingo,
games and food. Prizes and rafes are also given during the entire event.
One of the primary goals of Last Night is to provide new grads with a
safe, sober and spectacular night. Parents are encouraged to talk with seniors
this graduation season about safety issues, such as, underage drinking and
impaired driving. Communication strategies for parents and tips on hosting
safe teen parties can be found on DrugfreeNH.org.
Last Night takes place starting at 11 p.m. on June 13 and runs through
Saturday morning June 14 at 5 a.m. Seniors are welcome to check in
between 11-11:30 p.m. and will not be allowed to leave the building until 5
a.m. Chaperones will help run the event smoothly including ensuring that
all the seniors are safely enjoying themselves and stay in the building until 5
a.m. Parents of our graduates can get a good nights sleep knowing that their
graduates are in a safe and fun environment.
Last Night is a totally self-supporting event. Te funding comes from
outside the school. Te primary fundraising comes from parent donations,
ticket sales (seniors pay only $5), business donations and local organizations.
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for any donations made to
this wonderful event in past years and would be very appreciative if you
would consider a donation this year. Every donation helps ensure that this
terrifc event will continue for years to come.
Last Night is one of those traditions that make this community special.
Tank you for supporting this magical event for your senior!
Donna Hume, WHS Senior Safe Night Last Night Chair, Windham
Senior Safe Night Needs Your Help
Were getting ready for a red carpet event!
For the third year in a row, the Last Night Committee is organizing
a senior safe night at Windham High School on graduation night. Te
entire Class of 2014 is invited to celebrate their achievements in a safe and
memorable way at an all-inclusive Hollywood themed celebration. In order
to continue this exciting tradition, we ask all WHS families, community
businesses and organizations in town and surrounding areas to support this
wonderful cause with a tax-deductible donation. One hundred percent of
your donation will go towards entertainment, food, decorations, and rafe
prizes for this all-night event.
Please send $20.14 in honor of the Class of 2014 or donate a rafe prize
directly to WHSs Senior Safe Night - Last Night, 64 London Bridge Road.
On behalf of this years graduating class, we thank you for your support!
Donna Hume, Windham
Charter School Explanation, Part Two
Last week we provided an overall introduction to charter schools. In
this article we wish to expand on that foundation and explain the two types
of public charter schools that may operate in New Hampshire and why
Educational Choices Foundation (ECF) intends to pursue one model over
the other.
Charter schools may be either state-authorized or a district model. We
believe the district model is ideally suited to meet the unique needs of our
community.
Te more common type of charter school is state authorized. Tis
type has more open enrollment which can and must accept students from
multiple communities. Also, its funding comes directly from the state as
a fxed percentage of the average per pupil cost. State-authorized charter
schools receive approximately 40 percent of the funding that other public
schools receive plus adequacy money since they do not receive local tax
dollars. Tese charter schools must provide quarterly fnancial statements
only to the NH Department of
Education. State-authorized charter
schools do not require approval or
consultation from the local school
board or voters.
Te other type of charter
school is the district model. It
has distinct diferences from state-
authorized charters that make it
a far more attractive option for
Windhams needs. District charters
must be reviewed and approved
by the local school board as well as
voters - prior to the New Hampshire
Department of Education and
Board of Education. Additionally
a district charter school gives
more control and governance to
the local community. Although
it is not specifcally required, it is
ECFs intention to include a couple
Windham School Board members
on the new charter schools board.
Perhaps the key advantage
of a district charter school is the
preferential enrollment for in-district
families. Tis would allow the
Windham charter school to give
local families the frst opportunity
for available spots in the school.
Tis could signifcantly alleviate
the crowding situation on any
overburdened schools without a
new revenue raising bond. As
previously mentioned, enrollment
at charter schools is at the parents
discretion: parents decide whether
or not to enroll their child in
the charter school. Te funding
mechanism for district charters is
consistent with how tax dollars are
used for traditional public schools:
local tax dollars are used to support
the education of the local students.
Funding for district charter schools
is negotiated with the local school
district, usually at 80 percent of
the districts per pupil cost. Tis
translates to a 20 percent cost
per pupil that remains with the
local public school - even after the
students have transitioned out.
Furthermore, district charter
schools are required to provide
regular updates, including quarterly
fnancial reports, to the local school
board and community. Tese key
features - local control, fnancially
responsible alternatives, and
preferential enrollment - make a
district charter school attractive to
the existing situation in Windham.
For additional information
about charter schools, we highly
recommend accessing the resources
at the New Hampshire Center for
Innovative Schools. Tey have a
helpful FAQ about charter schools
although some of the answers are
specifc to state-authorized charters.
Additionally, the NH Department of Education has information about
public charter schools: https://nhcharterschools.org/home/PDFs_Docs/
Charter_Myths_Debunked.pdf; http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/
school_improve/charter.
In our following articles we will outline the other benefts that a district
charter school will give to our community and students.
Michelle Levell on behalf of Te Educational Choices Foundation,
Windham
Green Sprouts Supports
Economic Development
Te Community Development Department and Windham Economic
Development Committee would like to thank Green Sprouts Child Care
for being the April Community Business Sponsor for the Windham
Community Economic Development web site. Visit the web site at www.
windham-nh.com to view Green Sprouts ad and fnd a link to their website.
Green Sprouts is an Eco-Friendly, Eco-Healthy, and Family Oriented Child
Care Center that ofers a unique and whole child approach to learning. Take
a few minutes to visit their web site to see what services they can ofer you
and your family and dont forget to thank them for their continued support
of community economic development in Windham.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham
Strawberry Festival and
Book Fair Design Contest
Te Friends of the Library of Windham need young artists to help create
the ofcial logo for the 2014 Strawberry Festival and Book Fair! Please
help your budding artist enter this years Strawberry Festival and Book Fair
Design Contest and see their masterpiece used on all of the posters and
advertisements for the festival. Windhams largest annual town festival ofers
a day of fun for children and their families and what better way to promote
the festival than through the drawings of young children!
Te design contest is for ages 12 and under. Help your child to enter the
contest using the following guidelines:
Submit artwork on an 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch piece of blank white
paper.
Markers, crayons, paint, or even computer software may be used.
Please do not use pencils.
Keep in mind that strawberries, books, and community are the themes
of the Strawberry Festival and Book Fair.
Submissions should be turned in by Monday, May 5 to the front desk
of the Nesmith Library. Please include your childs name, age, and phone
number on the back of their design.
All of the masterpieces will be displayed at the Festival which will be
held at Windham High School on Saturday, May 31. Te winner will
be recognized at the festival and will receive game tickets, shortcake
coupon, and festival book bucks. If you have questions or need additional
information, please contact Pamela Skwiot at skwiot@comcast.net or Nicole
Swannack at nicoleswannack@yahoo.com.
Nicole Swannack, FLOW, Windham
Friends of the Library
Accepting Book Donations
Te Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW) is accepting donations
of books and other items. We welcome donations of new and gently-used
books, books on CD/tape, 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 ongoing book sale and
during our annual Book Fairs. If you have been doing some spring cleaning
and would like to support a good cause, please consider making a donation.
Donations can be dropped of 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. Terefore, 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 beneft the Nesmith Library and help fund many
programs for our community. If you have any questions or would like to
become involved with the book sale process, please contact Amy Hayes or
Lexie Gonzalez at books@fowwindham.org.
Nicole Swannack, Windham
Announcing Candidacy for
Rockingham County Commissioner
I am Kevin Waterhouse and I am happy to announce that I will be
a candidate for Rockingham County Commissioner in the Republican
Primary for District 3 serving the towns of Auburn, Candia, Chester,
Deerfeld, Derry, Londonderry, Northfeld, Nottingham, and Windham.
While it has been an honor and a real pleasure serving as a state
representative from Windham for 5 terms, I feel that I can be of more service
to NH by seeking election as an administrator of Rockingham County.
I was born in Windham and my family is the fourth generation to own
and operate Waterhouses Country Store. I have been married to Kristin
for 23 years and we have two children, Kaitlin and Tomas. I received my
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Connecticut
State University after having served six years in the U.S. Army as a military
policeman. I am a member of American Legion Post 109, and I attend
St. Marks Catholic Church in Londonderry where I am a lector and serve
in the Knights of Columbus. I am a founding member of the Windham
Endowment for Community Advancement and I enjoy acting in community
theatre.
It is usually a surprise for state legislators to fnd they have been elected
to serve in their county delegation. In my case it was my frst time visiting
the County Complex in Brentwood. I was now one of 90 members of the
legislative branch of county government, and it was our job to work with
the three county commissioners as our executive branch to craft a budget for
our jail, nursing home, sherifs department, registry of deeds, and County
Attorneys ofce. I learned about subcommittees and met department
heads and over the last 12 years I have become very proud of the great
people that serve us with very little thanks or publicity because they quietly
make Rockingham County the envy of other NH counties. It has been my
pleasure to serve as clerk of the Executive Committee and the Delegation
this term, and I hope to be the districts choice for commissioner.
Ill be campaigning in all the towns of District 3, and Id like to hear
from as many constituents as possible over the next few months. I can be
contacted at kwater111@aol.com or by phone at 965-3458.
Rep. Kevin Waterhouse, Windham
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Now thru Wednesday, April 16
Pelham Parks and Recreation is holding
an Easter Coloring Contest for children
up to age 10. One rst prize winner
from each age group will be notied by
Parks and Recreation by April 23! Use
the basket outline at www.pelhamweb.com/
recreation and submit your best decorated basket
and return it to the Parks and Rec ofce, Monday-
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesdays thru May 21
Theatre for Adults! Production of
Larrys Favorite Chocolate Cake.
Program is for adults of all ages. No
experience needed; everyone gets a part.
Size of group is limited; rst come, rst
serve. Program will be held from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. in Sherburne Hall, Pelham. Production
will be held May 23 and 24. Registration form
required with payment. Registration form at
Pelham Parks and Rec ofce or online at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation. Call 635-2721 with
any questions or e-mail Recreation@pelhamweb.
com.
Friday, April 11 & Saturday, April 12
Pelham Parks and Recreation is offering
a free presentation of Cinderella as
performed by our beginner Theatre players
on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at
both 4 and 7 p.m. in Sherburne Hall.
Mark your calendars and plan to bring the
family to this fun offering of theatre for all ages at
no charge. There is plenty of seating. Residents
and non-residents alike are all invited. Support
these young actors in their expansive effort to put
on these performances for your enjoyment. Call
635-2721 or e-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com
with any questions.
Saturday, April 12
Friends of the Pelham Public Library
Hosts Huge Book Sale. Gently used
books for sale! Large print, childrens
books, hardcovers, paperbacks, DVDs
and more! The book sale will be held at
the Pelham Public Library from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. (Rain date is April 19) All proceeds from
the book sale will go to the Friends of the Library
in Pelham and benet our scholarship fund and
library programming. The Friends are an all-
volunteer non-prot organization who supports
the library by funding services the library could
not normally afford. Check us out online at http://
pelhampubliclibrary.org/friends.
Pelham Parks and Recreation will host an Egg
Hunt from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
weather permitting (Rain/Snow date: April 19).
Join us for great family fun time at 6 Village
Green in front of the Town Hall and the Pelham
Town Library. Have children dress for weather
conditions. Open to boys and girls, up to age 8!
Egg hunt will include candy lled eggs.
Areas will be sectioned off by ages. Parents
are expected to stay with their child. The hunt
starts promptly at 12 p.m. and typically is done
in very short order. If you arrive at 12:05 pm,
you may miss it! Bring your own baskets or
containers. Postponement will be posted at www.
pelhammessageboard.com. Parents are welcome
to take photos.
Styles & SMILES Fashion Show and Rafe
presented at Windham High School Theater at
6:30 p.m. Spring and summer fashions for all
ages, rafe bidding, and an array of refreshments.
The event is open to the public, doors open at 6
p.m., and admission is $10 or 2/$15. All proceeds
benet Avon Walk for Breast Cancer national
501(c)3 charity. Contact: bceldsofhope@gmail.
com.
Monday, April 14
Medicare Workshops - open to residents
of Rockingham County. Are you New
to Medicare? Will you be going on
Medicare in the next few months? This
is the workshop for you. Kelley Library,
234 Main St., Salem from 1:30-4 p.m. Topics
to be covered: Understanding the Basics of
Medicare, Part A and Part B, Prescription Drug
Coverage, Medicare Supplements, Medicare
Advantage, Preventing Fraud and Abuse, How
to Get Help in the Future. Space is limited!
Sponsored by ServiceLink of Rockingham County.
Call ServiceLink at 893-9769 to reserve a seat.
Tuesday, April 15
Author Visit at the Nesmith Library.
Meet Local YA writer Adi Rule. From
6-7:30 p.m., the Nesmith Library
welcomes local author Adi Rule. Adi
earned an MFA in writing from the Vermont
College of Fine Arts, and a BA in voice from the
University of New Hampshire. Rule is also an
accomplished singer who performs with Boston
Symphony Orchestra/Boston Pops. She will read a
selection from her debut YA book, Strange Sweet
Song. The reading will be followed by a question
and answer period and book signing.
Thursday, April 17
All members of the local business and
non-prot community are invited to a
free workshop entitled Social Media
& Marketing Boot Camp for Small
Businesses from 5:30-7:00pm. Our
local host is AJ Letizio Sales & Marketing,
Inc., located a 91 Indian Rock Road. Light
refreshments will be provided. You will learn
the basics about social media and best practice
marketing strategy for small business as well
as the importance of branding in the current
marketplace. Most importantly you will be
invited to ask specic questions pertaining to your
business for collaborative insight into possible
solutions. Space is limited; register online at
www.windham-nh.com or RSVP to Laura Scott,
Community Development Director, at lscott@
windhamnewhampshire.com or 432-3806 by
Tuesday, April 15.
Idle Hands Craft Group April Meeting.
Feeling crafty? Get ready for the start of spring
with the Idle Hands Crafters Group at the Pelham
Public Library! We are a fun group of Pinterest-
inspired crafters who love to share ideas and
are very welcoming to new members. Our next
meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. This month we will
be creating sustainable terrariums for year-round
enjoyment! Everything but the plants and the
glass containers will be provided. Call or stop
by the library for suggestions on which types
of plants are best for these indoor gardens. For
more information, check us out online at http://
pelhampubliclibrary.org.
A look at the History of the English Garden in
America will be the features program at todays
meeting of the Windham Garden Club. Thomas
Mickey, a graduate of Harvards landscape
Institute and a garden columnist, will discuss
and illustrate Americans fascination with classic
British botanical adventures from cottage to castle.
His talk, which is open to the public at no charge,
will be based on his book, Americas Romance
With The English Garden. The meeting will
begin at 7 p.m. at the Windham Town Hall with
a Springs Arrival hospitality table. For program
and membership information, access www.
windhamgardenclub.com.
Thursdays, April 17 thru June 12
The Windham Police will be conducting
its rst annual Citizen Police Academy. It
will be on Thursday nights from 6:30-9
p.m.
Sunday, April 20
Heritage Baptist Church in Windham
is celebrating Easter at Searles Chapel!
Maxing out capacity at their 108
Rockingham Rd. location last Easter, they
desire more space this year and want to
invite the community to join them Easter morning.
Complimentary refreshments will be offered
beginning at 9:30 a.m. The service will follow
at 10:30 a.m., which will include childrens and
adult vocal ensembles as well as Bible instruction.
Childcare will be available for those age four and
younger. To nd out more, visit www.HBCNH.
org.
Monday, April 21
Nesmith Library will be celebrating
National Poetry Month with an Open Mic
Night at 6 p.m. for poets and all artists on
at 6pm. We would welcome any ve to
10 minute performances of short readings,
songs, dance, music, and all other type of
artistic endeavor. If you would like to participate
in the event, you may pre-register at the library,
by e-mailing swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org, or by
calling us at 432-7154. You may also come by the
night of the show to sign up. Just come in about
one hour before show time so we can add you to
the list of performers. If you would like to display
a piece of artwork, call the library about setting
up the piece before the 21st. This will be an all
ages event, and we would love to have poets and
performers of all kids. Artists, actors, writers,
singers, dancers, jugglers, and musicians, come
one, come all! Were looking forward to enjoying
all of the art the community has to offer.
Tuesday, April 22
Adult Book Club Meeting. Join a diverse
group of readers at the Pelham Public
Library to discuss and sometimes debate
our books! This year we are reading our
way around the world. For April we will
be reading Things Fall Apart by Chinua
Achebe. Extra copies of this book are available
at the library, and we are always looking for new
members to join in on the discussion. Our next
meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the
public. For more information, visit our website at
pelhampubliclibrary.org.
Tuesday, April 22, Thursday, April 24, Monday,
April 28 & Wednesday, April 30
The Pelham Police Department will host a
free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class
for women. The class is designed to
empower women through self defense,
awareness, and avoidance. The class is
a four night course. Participants have to
attend each class in order to successfully
pass the course. Classes will be held at
the Pelham Police Department and will
begin at 6 p.m. and end at approximately
10 p.m. each night.
If you are interested in participating in
the class, contact MPO David G. DeRoche
at 635-2411, ext. 4005 or e-mail him at
dderoche@pelhampolice.com.
Thursday, April 24
Susan B. Anthony: The Invincible!
Join the Pelham Public Library and
New Hampshire Humanities Council
presenter Sally Matson as she brings
Susan B. Anthony - abolitionist, suffragist,
and womens rights activist - to life at 6
p.m. Arrested, tried and convicted for voting in
the 1872 presidential election, Susan B. Anthony
became the symbol of the struggle for womens
suffrage. Her self-deprecating humor and keen
intellect allowed her to spar with legislators
and newsmen as well as fellow abolitionists
and suffragists. Witness her involvement in the
Anti-Slavery Society, the Civil War, the 14th
and 15th amendments, and hazardous trips to
Wyoming, California, Oregon and the White
House. Caricatured, criticized, and threatened,
Miss Anthony never wavered. She spent 50 years
working for equal rights and continued to insist,
Failure is Impossible. Sally Matson portrays
Anthony in this living history program. Free and
open to the public, made possible by a grant from
the New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Friday, April 25
Mary Hammar, an Ambassador Girl
Scout working towards her Gold Award
(similar to an Eagle Scout Project), will
host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to
raise money for her project at the St.
Patricks Parish Center from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tickets are $5.
Saturday, April 26
The Windham Womans Clubs Annual
Yard Sale is set for 8:30 a.m-1 p.m., in
Windham Town Hall (upstairs). The club
will accept donations for the sale from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Town Hall.
No clothing, combustibles or electronics
can be accepted. Proceeds will benet the clubs
scholarship fund. For more information about the
club, go to www.windhamwomansclub.com.
The John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW Ladies
Auxiliary of Post 10722 Girls Unit will hold a
membership drive at the VFW/LA Spring Fling
where people from around town and various
organizations will have table set up selling yard
sale items, crafts, baked goods, Relay for Life
fundraisers, a cake contest and so much more!
Come to 6 Main St. in Pelham from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. to see what the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and its
Jr. Girls are up to! For more information, contact
Rita McCabe at ritalavfw10722@aol.com for more
information and/or visit our table at the Spring
Fling.
Monday, April 28
Teen Upcycling Old Books and
Magazines Event at the Nesmith Library.
Teens 12 and up are invited to stop by
the library from 2-4 p.m. and learn how
to upcycle old books and magazines. A
variety of projects will be available from
making paper owers to jewelry, paper beads to
picture frames. Celebrate Earth Day by nding a
new use for old paper. No registration required.
Tuesday, April 29
Wildlife Encounters presents Global
Tour Encounter! Back by popular
demand, the Nesmith Library will host
Wildlife Encounters at 10:30 a.m. This
live animal show features a diverse
selection of seven of their Ambassador
animals that take the audience on an imaginary
safari around the world in 60 minutes. Due to the
nature of these live animals, this program is for
children ages 5 and up who can independently
sit through an hour-long presentation and follow
instructions given by the educator.
The exact animals that attend will vary based on
availability and the discretion of the educator, but
will include a Mara (a.k.a. Patagonian Cavy) and
Chester the albino Burmese Python. Wildlife
Encounters is the areas most respected traveling
live animal educators teaching children (and
adults) how to be respectful of and safe around
animals.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Call the library at 432-7154 or stop by the front
circulation desk to register. Children must be 5
years of age or older to attend.
Nesmith Library will host an Artists Showcase
and Open Mic Night tonight at 6 p.m. This event
was
previously
scheduled for April 21. We would
welcome any 5-10 minute performances of short
readings, songs, dance, music, and all other type
of artistic endeavor. If you would like to display
artwork, contact the library before the 29th. This
will be an all ages event, and we would love to
have performers of all kids. Artists, actors, writers,
poets, singers, dancers, jugglers, and musicians,
come one, come all! Were looking forward to
enjoying all of the art the community has to offer.
Audience and participant registration is required.
Call us at 432-7154 or e-mail swilliams@
nesmithlibrary.org,
Basics of Microsoft Word. Join Librarian Annie
at the Pelham Public Library at 6 p.m. to learn
more about the basics of Microsoft Word and how
to use this tool to create exceptional documents,
resumes, and more. To sign-up for this class, call
635-7581. Must have valid Pelham Public Library
card. Register today!
Wednesday, April 30
LEGO Party! Starting at 1 p.m., Nesmith
Library will start off its program with an
inspiring LEGO Ninjago show and then
break up into groups to create our own
LEGO inventions. This program is for
older school aged children and a child
must be 7 years of age or older to register.
Parents and/or guardians have a choice of staying
in the library or signing a release form and
returning by 3 p.m. for pick up. Students will not
be able to bring their LEGO creations home, but
we display the items in the library for patrons to
enjoy.
This is not a full-length movie but rather a
30-minute show, with hopes of inspiring some
creative building. We will provide snacks and
beverages, along with some LEGO door prize
rafes! Space is limited; registration is required.
Call the library or stop by the front circulation
desk to reserve a spot.
Thursday, May 1
Drop-In Craft for All Ages at the
Nesmith. Join us in the multi-purpose
room on for a fun, spring themed drop-in
craft. This craft is schedule from 10:30
a.m.-12 p.m. (or while supplies last).
We will be making sand art pictures with
beautiful spring colors, along with other sand
art activities. This craft is recommended for ages
4 and up, but children of all ages are welcome
to attend. A parent or guardian must accompany
children. No registration is required. For more
information call the library and ask for Jane
McCue.
Thursdays, May 1-22
Spring Adult Golf Lessons for all levels
of players will be run at Windham
Country Club from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (all
levels). The one-hour lessons will be
given once a week for four weeks and will
emphasize the skills of the game in a challenging
environment. Space is limited. First come, rst
serve. Bring a club or borrow one of theirs. These
lessons are designed for the basic beginner golfer
or golfers with experience. Must provide own
transportation. Program fee. Register by printing
and sending in a form with payment from www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation or using Web Trac
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com and pay with
MC/VISA.
By popular demand, the Parks and Recreation
Department is offering Youth Golf Lessons for boys
and girls, ages 7-17. This program will be run at
Windham Country Club from 5-6 p.m. The one-
hour lessons will be given once a week for four
weeks and will emphasize the skills of the game
with a fun and challenging environment designed
to get the best out of each participant. Space is
limited; rst come, rst serve. Bring a club or
borrow one of theirs; no equipment needed. These
lessons are designed for the basic beginner golfer
or golfers with experience. Must provide own
transportation; parents are welcome to wait at the
golf course. Program fee. Registration forms may
be printed at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation
or you can sign up your child using our online
WebTrac software at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.
com. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com or call
635-2721 with any questions.
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On March 13 and 14 six members of Pelhams
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advisor Wendy Dorval went to the Radisson Hotel
in Manchester for the FBLA Spring Leadership
Conference. Over the two days, they attended
several sessions with guest speakers, competed
in business skills events, went to workshops, and
even attended a dance that was put together for the
students. The guest speaker was Professor Joe Martin,
an award-winning motivational speaker who spoke
about his rough childhood and how he survived
it to become the youngest professor in the state of
Florida. Four out of the six students who went to the
conference were voting delegates and so had to vote
for next years FBLA state ofcer team. Each one of
the students attended a different workshop on Friday,
listening to entrepreneurs and other guest speakers
talk about their stories and teach them different
aspects of business. The following FBLA students
placed in competitive events with scholarships or
were recognized for their contribution to FBLA.
Christopher Chao third place in personal
nance; $1,000 scholarship from Southern New
Hampshire University
Allyson Masson third place
in word processing
Nichole Sousa third place in public speaking
II; $1,000 scholarship from SNHU
Tiffany Wallace rst place in business
law; $625 scholarship from Plymouth State
University
Alyssa Sandall Whos Who in FBLA
Nicholas Gonsalves named treasurer for next
years Pelham FBLA
It was a busy two days for these FBLA students, but
considering they each received recognition, it was a
great two days to represent the town of Pelham.
NH FBLA
Spring Leadership Conference
Courtesy photo
Newly elected Cardinal Gerald Lacroix of Canada is anked by
Hibernian pipers Walter Skip Hebert and Sean Markey. All three are
graduates of Trinity High School in Manchester. Markey is a resident
of Pelham.
Cardinal Lacroix, a Manchester native, was back at his old parish
of St. Anthony where he celebrated Mass. A reception was held
following at Trinity High School.
Cardinal Lacroix
Returns to Manchester
Courtesy photo
submitted by Cathy Robertson-Souter
An endowment fund is an investment in the future, a deeply
personal statement of what matters most to an individual. The
Nesmith Library Board of Trustees would like to publicly thank and
recognize the charter donors of the Nesmith Librarys Named Fund
Program, who were honored at a reception at the library on March
13.
With the Named Fund Program off to a strong start, the trustees
and Director Carl Heidenblad hosted the donors, along with a
number of the towns elected ofcials, at a wine-tasting reception
sponsored by Lucia Bodega. The ve charter donors, Joyce
Wilt, Patricia and Tom Barstow, George L. Nesmith, Jr., Peter
and Maureen Tousignant, and Mark Branoff, were recognized for
their support of the library, a central piece of the towns social and
educational infrastructure. At the reception, a hand-crafted, leather-
bound ledger documenting gifts to the Named Fund Program was
introduced as a permanent installation at the library.
Representatives from the Windham School Board (Jerome Reckart),
Planning Board (Alan Carpenter), and Board of Selectmen (Ross
McLeod, Kathleen DiFruscia) and Town Moderator Peter J. Grifn were
in attendance to support the fund.
Although they could not attend, Governor Maggie Hassan sent
her regards and wishes for the future success of the project and U.S.
Representative Ann McLane Kuster conveyed her congratulations on
the endeavor in a speech read by high school senior and Windham
resident Stefan Specian, who is interning with the congresswomans
ofce.
The Town of Windham represents the characteristics we love
most about New Hampshire, Kuster said in the speech. Through
unparalleled dedication to community involvement and enthusiastic
civic-mindedness, Windham honors its natural environment and
cultural history while also embracing change and robust economic
development.
The Town of Windham, like the Granite State, values community
and individual ownership of the community by all its residents. The
Nesmith Library Named Fund is a great example of these values,
which we see all across the state.
Each volunteer hour and every donation to the library has a
long-lasting impact on this community. I applaud you on your
commitment to your neighbors, the town of Windham, and the
State of New Hampshire.
The Named Fund, created in December 2013, is a permanent
fund established to enable donors to honor or memorialize an
individual or an organization while having a lasting impact on
the community through a partnership with the library. A Named
Fund can be established with a minimum contribution of $1,000
and may be added to at any time. The fund will pay tribute to
an honoree and materials that directly benet the public will be
purchased with the income it generates. All acquisitions will
display the honorees name where appropriate.
The Nesmith Library Board of Trustees would like to thank Mike
Miloro, assistant librarian and Windham Center School fth grade
teacher, for
his work
in creating
the Named
Fund Ledger;
Senator Kuster
for her kind
words; Chuck
Palazzo,
owner of
Lucias
Bodega, for
his expertise
in handling
the wine
tasting;
Director Carl
Heidenblad
for his
leadership
and initiative
in creating the
Named Fund
Program; and,
of course, the
ve charter
donors who
have led
the way
toward the
establishment
of this fund.
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of the named endowment program. From left are Joyce Wilt, Heidenblad, Patricia Barstow,
Mark Branof, and Peter Tousignant. Missing from photo: George L. Nesmith, Jr.
Windham Resident Stefan Specian reads a congratulatory
letter to the Named Fund donors from
Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster.
Nesmith Library Kicks Off Named Fund
Endowment Program
submitted by Windham Recreation
Town Administrator David Sullivan recognizes the National Service Volunteers from Friends
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) at the Windham Senior Center in March.
Courtesy photo
Volunteers Recognized Nationally
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Thumbs up, Pelham. We nally did it, we
nally bit the bullet and got the new school and
gave everybody that needed a raise a raise, and
good job Pelham. But only one question: where
the kids gonna go to school? They arent gonna
build that school in one summer. For my taxes
are not going to move the kids anywhere. I will
not no longer pay town taxes until they can
come forward and show us where all the money
is gonna go and whos gonna get it, and then
well thats not good enough, well get the justice
department involved. Great going, Pelham!
Know where that dollars going.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Just got through
reading Thumbs up/Thumbs down in the March
28 edition. A lot of misinformation and poor
information expressed in the new high school
voted in for Pelham. I only learned after casting
my vote in Pelham that one of the reasons the new
school was being proposed at this time was the
addition of a water resource onto that site which
allowed the septic system to be moved. I did not
hear, see, or have any knowledge of that prior to
my vote, but I am glad it has happened. And I
also believe that that may have happened several
years before, or we might have had a school long
before if only the infamous school board from
prior years when they said they had a plan, would
actually present a plan that was functional. I am
glad we made the proper move and hopefully
itll last forever. And this by the way is a senior
citizen whose children and
grandchildren have since
graduated from school.
Thumbs up to Pelham High
Schools new addition, but
thumbs down to the champion
who for years vocally
campaigned against any school
addition. And her quote was
build it, they will come. Better
she learned her lesson late than
never. Champion? I dont
think so. Maybe a wannabe,
yes. So thank you, Miss
Mahoney, the real champion.
Thumbs down to all the homeowners who just
raked or blew all their fall leaves into a big pile
and just let them the neighborhood so that their
elderly neighbors have the pleasure of picking
them up this spring. Im coming
off 3 operations and my yard
looked okay until your leaves
and the guy across the streets
leaves came down to my house
again. Thanks a lot! Clean your
yard!
Thumbs down to the new
school. This is not and never
was about the childrens
education. This is feel good
for the people that voted.
They talk of how proud they
are. Unfortunately, one has
to be wary because this is all
these people have to do. I would rather pay the
teachers a very high salary than a new school. A
real good teacher will give you a great education
if they were teaching in a tent. Whereas a
mediocre teacher can have the prettiest school
and rooms and subpar is the results. I suspect a
lot of these people had pretty schools. Thanks
to the folks that saw through it and watch out for
next year.
Thumbs down to the Windham School System
for hiring sports coaches that have no business
being in coaching. Only a moron would cut
known talented players and select newbies and
think he was building for future years. I hope
those players understand they are talented and
stick with the sport and not let one coachs poor
judgment poison them.
Thumbs down to the Windham School District
for getting rid of some high quality teachers in
order to promote other teachers
to Dean positions. Do we really
need a Dean of Guidance?
We need teachers to teach,
not more deans! Seems like
nepotism and a top heavy
district.
Thumbs down. I have to
laugh on how Linda Mahoney
and her cronies are taking
credit for the addition. The
only way this addition could
be build was to ignore all the
State Requirements which can
be done without State Funding.
No State Funding equals corners
cut everywhere including septic,
parking and core space. Pelham
Pride!
Thumbs down to Windhams
estimated $690,000 x for the
neglected portables. Yes, they
need to be xed - but anything
more than $350,000 is criminal.
Google it. We could probably
purchase brand new classroom
portables for less than $150,000.
But theyve already leased,
then bought, and still owe
over $200,000. All the while,
completely neglecting them.
And now they want to massively
overcharge residents to x them?
Very bad decision making
throughout by those in charge.
Thumbs up to the classy
folks in Pelham. That new
dump youve started on town
land at the beginning of your
street really adds elegance to
your tacky McMansion. Old
Christmas trees and plastic bags
are excellent curb appeal. Bet
the new dump will spike those
property values. Even better,
since your dump is visible from the road, it will
attract others like you who will add to your pile.
Thumbs up to the Pelham Board of Selectmen
for changing the unethical decisions of Bill
McDevitt, Jeff Gowing, and Dave Hennessy.
Support people in place without following their
own ethical guidelines to certain boards. You
guys ought to be ashamed, and you ought to be
removed from the board that you represent. You
didnt even follow your own rules and regulations
according to State bylaw. Thank you Board of
Selectmen for doing the right thing and making
unethical practices ethical.
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The interview was much more challenging than
anything I have done in the past because I wasnt
able to prepare for the questions or research the
company.
The personal nancial planning course at
Pelham High offered about a month of preparation
where the students reviewed dress codes,
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scores at the legitimate competition. I have only
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submitted by Rev. Bill Ferguson,
First Congregational Church Pelham United
Church of Christ
The First Congregational Church of Pelham,
United Church of Christ, received 51 scarves on
Sunday, March 30, that will be donated to the
Boston Old South Churchs Boston Marathon Scarf
Project. During the morning worship service, the
donations were held up by the Sunday School
students and blessed by the members of the
church, so that
the scarves would
be a reection of
the care and love
we for this years
runners, organizers
and observers of
the race.
As the one-
year anniversary
of the Boston
Marathon bombing
approaches,
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Bostons Old
South Church
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Christ presented
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hope, love and
kinship through the donations of scarves knitted in
the colors of the Marathon. Old South Church is
located about 100 feet from the marathons nish
line, where the bombs went off on April 15, 2013,
so it is tting they chose to celebrate the tenacity
of the human spirit through the Marathon Scarf
Project, in an effort to wrap each runner of this
years race in love, hope and prayer.
The Marathon Scarf Project was organized by
members of the Old South Knitters, the churchs
group of about 30 knitters, crocheters and weavers.
As of March 30, more than 2,000 scarves had
been collected with more arriving every day. Each
scarf will be presented to a runner at Old South
Churchs annual Blessing of the Athletes during
two services on Sunday, April 20, the day before
the marathon, which also falls on Easter Sunday.
The Marathon Scarf Project is just one of
several ways Old
South Church
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the bombings
rst anniversary.
On April 8, the
church conducted
a memorial
installation of
the blue-and-
gold banners that
overlooked the
marathons nish
line the day of
the bombing, as
well as the peace
cranes that were
delivered to Old
South Church from
Newtown (Conn.)
Congregational
Church in the bombings aftermath. These items
will be displayed until April 22. On April 15, the
church will hold a service of remembrance and
hope with music, prayers, readings and reection.
On behalf of the organizers, thank you to all the
knitters from Pelham and other communities for
helping to provide signs of hope and comfort to so
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Pelham Knitters Contribute Blessed
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made regarding RIF (Reduction in Force)
letters having gone out to some staff members.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg said that this
in line with state statutes regarding the renewal
of employees contracts. It was not disclosed
which teachers received these RIF letters, as
access to that information is restricted.
One resident asked the school board to
reconsider the process for restructuring the
former dean positions. She said she was
concerned about unintended consequences,
referring to the potential loss of valuable
teachers. I was not aware staff would be let go,
this resident commented, adding that she would
be devastated to lose teachers who have had a
powerful and positive impact on students.
School Board Vice-chairman Dennis
Senibaldi said he never heard of any possible
loss of teachers during the budget planning
process. Senibaldi was opposed to the change
in restructuring throughout pre-election
discussions on the subject, stating concern about
the ultimate cost to taxpayers. Newly elected
board member Ken Eyring echoed Senibaldis
comments about not realizing anyone would lose
their employment because of the switch. The
community should have known about this up
front, Eyring said. Eyring also said he felt that
the school board should be part of the process
leading to any new director positions.
Feneberg said he fully expected the deans to
apply for the director positions, but offered no
information on whether any had done so at this
point. We already have some very qualied
individuals, Feneberg said. The move from dean
to director would not be a promotion, just a
different role, Feneberg explained.
As for any changes in staff for the upcoming
school year, a school district the size of
Windham always has some turnover in staff,
Feneberg stated. We are charged with nding
the very best people to ll any vacant positions,
he added. As for those previously holding dean
positions, it was the intention that they would
become teachers again, if not selected as a
director or not wanting to be a director.
As for the current status of the restructuring,
the process has only just begun, Feneberg
commented. I cant predict the nal situation.
A loss of staff may not happen, Feneberg
continued, adding that the process will continue
to unfold over the next several weeks.
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by Joseph DAleo, CCM
This was for the nation one of the coldest winters on record, a
throwback to the late 1970s when the world was worried about a
coming ice age. Many cities in the north central had their coldest
winter ever going back into the 1800s. In Wisconsin, the October to
March period was the coldest since 1895. Chicago had the coldest
November to March period since records began in 1872. It was
also among the snowiest - third snowiest ever in Chicago, second in
Detroit and Philadelphia.
What was most remarkable was how persistent the pattern
has been since November. The warm interludes were brief. The
snow did not come in monstrous snows like 2013 but in frequent
moderate events.
Polar Vortex
Yes, you can blame it on the now infamous polar vortex.
Meteorologists know it is not new but a permanent feature of the
Polar Regions. It is an upper-level low pressure enclosing the
coldest air in the hemisphere and is their winter and summer. In
winter it expands unevenly (driven by other factors). In 2009-2010
it expanded into the U.S. and brought a record cold winter to the
southeast. In December 2010, it was displaced to near the UK,
where it brought the second coldest December since the Little Ice
Age in 1659 and later in the winter the U.S. where it brought big
snows. The vortex took aim at Alaska, Europe and China in the last
two winters but this year it was North Americas turn.
This year, it was a warm ocean pool in the Gulf of Alaska that
buckled the jet stream and anchored the polar vortex over central
North America. This drove persistent cold from the Canadian arctic
into the central and eastern U.S. with a steady stream of storms and
frequent snows and many below zero nights. Chicago had the third
most sub-zero days, other locations like Green Bay, the most ever.
The result of all the cold was 92.2 percent of the Great Lakes froze
solid, the greatest since 1978-1979. On April 1, the Great Lakes
were still 69.1 percent ice covered, around 700 percent of normal.
A mass of Siberian air, typically 10-20 colder than Canadian arctic
air, was captured in January and really amplied the vortex into the
central states. Thats when the media became enthralled with the
term, polar vortex.
The media in general though has not acknowledged that global
warming stopped almost 18 years ago (why it is now called climate
change) and in the U.S. winter temperatures have cooled for 20
years (2.26F.). Here in the northeast region, the two decade cooling
was 1.2F. Snow, which was supposed to be rare by 2010, instead
is occurring at a record pace. In the eastern states, we have had 14
high impact snowstorms this decade (just four years in), beating out
the 1960s, which had 11 events,
But some might say, Yes, it was cold and snowy, but that is
weather, not climate, and we hear 97 percent of scientists agree our
climate is warming.
97% Consensus
The late, great Dr. Michael Crichton wrote, Historically the claim
of consensus has been the rst refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to
avoid debate by claiming the matter is already settled.
Surveys of the public and economists nd global warming at the
bottom of their priorities. Those pushing the warming theory have
been trying to convince you that your gut instinct this might be hype
--based on your wearing out your snowblower and all the snow days
eating away our childrens summer vacation and of course those fuel
bills-- is wrong by telling you theres a 97 percent consensus of the
worlds climate scientists.
The rst 97 percent study was an email survey of 10,000
scientists that in the end tallied only the responses from just 77
climate scientists who had published on climate. They asked (1) is it
now warmer than 1800 (the Little Ice Age) and (2) does man play an
important role in climate? The answer to both is yes. Surprisingly
only 97 percent agreed. We are fortunately not now in a Little Ice
Age and, yes, man through urbanization and land use changes, has
an effect on local climates. Another literature study survey that
proclaimed 97 percent consensus has been debunked by follow-
up peer review, and a rework of the rst study was rejected by the
journals.
That did not stop the American Association for the Advancement
of Science and the administration from using 97 percent as rationale
for the policies that Hollywood and environmentalists (both with
plenty of money to fund election campaigns) are pushing for.
The Oregon Petition (http://www.petitionproject.org) meanwhile
lists 31,487 legitimate scientists and 9,029 PhDs who agreed there
is no convincing scientic evidence that the human release of CO2
or other greenhouse gases will cause in the foreseeable future a
catastrophic warming and disruption of the climate, and, moreover,
there are many benets of CO2, an essential element of plant
photosynthesis.
Benets of CO2 Enrichment
Indeed, increased CO2 is a plant fertilizer, not a pollutant.
Nurseries pump it into the greenhouses. It also makes plants more
drought resistant, reducing water needs. Yields for rice, corn,
beans and wheat have increased 3 to 5 fold worldwide since the
1960s. Corn yields have increased 6 fold in the U.S. as CO2 rose
and are expected to double again by 2030 according to Dr. Perry,
an economist at the University of Michigan. The economic benet
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In the parking area, Windham Fire was on site with a ladder truck,
and Chief Tom McPherson was showing the Scouts some of the special
features of the apparatus.
A large cannon being wheeled down the walkway was attracting
a lot of looks; the 1st NH Regiment in uniform was assembling for a
ring late in the day. The cannon, a British 4 pound full size, was
on a caisson that a member of the 1st Regiment had fabricated. This
weapon has a shooting distance of about one mile, but on Saturday
would be only packed with wadding.
Fred Nader, a Scout Master from Troop 266, explained hands-on
activities and demonstrations would be going on throughout the
weekend ending with nighttime bonres.
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Windham Fire Department Chief Tom McPherson demonstrates the equipment
storage compartment at the rear of the ladder truck.
Grounds Maintenance of Schools Put out to Bid
Donations for Searles Renovation Continue
Master Plan Steering
Committee Members Needed
by Barbara OBrien
The discussion among Windham School Board members was
not without contention, but after the second vote, the majority of
them decided not to have groundskeeping become an in-house
undertaking and to put the work out to bid, instead.
The proposal to bring the groundskeeping job in-house was one
brought forth to the school board by Business Administrator Adam
Steel. Steels proposal also included realigning the duties assigned
to maintenance and custodial staff. It was determined that changes
needed to be made in these areas as the result of maintenance
issues surrounding roofs on several school buildings, as well as
problems with the portable classrooms at Golden Brook School.
When Winfried Feneberg came on as superintendent this past
July, one of his priorities became improving routine and long-term
maintenance of the districts facilities. Its a serious issue, Steel
said. Its a priority. More hours need to be devoted to preventative
maintenance. I believe this is whats best for the school district,
moving forward.
The rst motion made during the meeting was to implement the
recommended plan, including bringing groundskeeping in-house
and establishing a full-time maintenance director for buildings and
grounds. Currently, landscaping is provided by an outside vendor
through a contract; one which expires at the end of the current
school year. Steel said he estimates that about $40,000 a year could
be saved by doing the groundskeeping in-house, rather than having
a contracted vendor do the job. Senibaldi disagreed with Steels
estimate, stating that he believes in-house groundskeeping would
wind up costing the school district signicantly more money.
The initial motion, made by school board member Michael Joanis,
failed by a vote of 3 to 2. Voting against the motion were Chairman
Jerome Rekart, Vice-chairman Dennis Senibaldi and newly elected
school board member Ken Eyring. The two votes in favor of the
motion were from Joanis and new board member Rob Breton.
Rekart said he is concerned about the purchase and upkeep of
equipment if the work is done in-house, rather than contracting with
a professional landscaper.
The second motion, made by Senibaldi, was to reorganize the
maintenance staff, while staying within the budgeted amount. The
motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1. Only Joanis voted against this
motion. I feel its making a mistake taking away custodial staff and
using them elsewhere (for maintenance), Joanis said.
Senibaldi said he sees no reason for changing course at this time.
To do landscaping in-house would result in lower quality grounds,
Senibaldi said, adding that there are only about 27 weeks in which
to get thousands of hours of mowing completed. Landscaping is a
separate issue from maintenance, Senibaldi stated. Eyring said he
is trying to look out for the interests of the community. Mistakes
were made in the past, Eyring said, adding that he doesnt have
enough condence that making groundskeeping an in-house job
is the right decision to make. Superintendent Winfried Feneberg
said he believes the recommendation is a reasonable proposal,
with a good chance of success.
Steel said he would not be comfortable in moving forward with
his recommendation unless the school board was on the same
page. Steel said he had no objections to delaying the concept for a
year. Im okay with that, Steel said.
Resident Bob Coole, who is retired from the Windham School
District as a custodian, said, Weve been down this road before,
referring to in-house groundskeeping. It was very expensive,
Coole said. Coole said he feels that purchasing and replacing the
needed equipment would amount to astronomical cost in the long
term. As for custodial and maintenance responsibilities, Coole said
he feels that at least one more full-time person is needed. Not only
is there plenty of work to be done, Coole explained, but its also
a matter of safety. People doing this type of work shouldnt be
alone, he explained, in case of an accident or other emergency.
School administrators will be proceeding with the bid process for
contracting with a landscaping vendor and will present bid results to
the full school board when available. We need to make sure that
the integrity of the process is maintained, Chairman Rekart said.
The process must be open and transparent, he added.
by Barbara OBrien
A year ago, when voters failed to approve a warrant article that
would have allowed the issuance of a $100,000 bond to be used
for renovations to Windhams historic Searles School and Chapel,
longtime resident Margaret Case didnt give up. And, thanks to her
tireless efforts, a total of $27,803 has been donated to date for this
purpose.
Case recently gave selectmen an update on her fundraising
efforts. Since her last report, this past November, another $3,250
has been donated to the cause. Selectmen voted unanimously
(5 to 0) to accept these donations with gratitude. This is a great
initiative, selectmens Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr. commented.
Case also said she is anticipating a very large donation toward
landscaping at the more than a century-old building. In addition,
there is the possibility of Windham receiving a $10,000 grant
through the issuance of New Hampshires Conservation (moose)
license plates. Selectmen granted Case permission to proceed
with the grant application by a vote of 5 to 0. Voting in favor
were Chairman Ross McLeod, Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr., Roger
Hohenberger, Bruce Breton and Joel Desilets.
submitted by Laura Scott,
Community Development Director, Windham
The Windham Planning Board is starting their
work on the 2015 Master Plan, and as part of that
process, is looking to establish a steering committee
to work with the consultants, town staff and the
planning board in the development of the plan.
The 11-member steering committee will consist
of three citizens appointed by the planning board,
two planning board members, and a member
of the Windham Board of Selectmen, Windham
School Board, economic development committee,
conservation commission, recreation committee,
and historic district/heritage committee.
The steering committee will act as a
subcommittee of the planning board on the
development of the 2015 Master Plan and will
present the plan to the planning board for review
and adoption. The steering committee will set its
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the end of 2015. If you are interested in serving
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by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members received some good news,
recently, when they learned that the existing portable classrooms
at Golden Brook School can be renovated and will not have to be
replaced at the current time. School board members have not yet
decided, however, what renovations should be undertaken to restore
the structure sufciently for use by the beginning of the new school
year, starting this coming August.
Business Administrator Adam Steel explained that the ceilings in the
abandoned portables had been demolished, the insulation removed
and materials surrounding windows torn out; all in an attempt to
discover the extent of any mold or mildew problems, as well as
any structural damage that might exist. The 10-classroom portable
building was evacuated earlier this year, due to mold concerns
from a leaking roof and wet areas around window-mounted air
conditioning units. The rst graders who had occupied the portables
were relocated to the main building of Golden Brook in the beginning
of March, while third graders, who had been at Golden Brook, were
moved up to Windham High School. When the move was made,
school administrators promised parents that this would only be a stop-
gap measure and a resolution to the dilemma would be made before
the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year.
Earlier this month, Steel reported that investigation by various
experts revealed that the portable building was situated on a stable
foundation. The building has been given a clean bill of health from
a structural perspective, Steel said. Its actually in very good shape.
It looks a lot better than I thought it would look, Steel continued.
The building does have life left in it yet. Now that the building has
been ripped apart, I have a higher level of condence in it. A public
walk-through was held on site earlier this month.
The building envelope engineer, the person who inspected the
skin of the building, is recommending that the portables be put back
together again, according to information provided by Steel.
Although the bidding process for rehabilitating the portables has
not yet been concluded, Trident, a project management company
out of Salem, N.H., has provided an estimate for remediation of
the existing modular building. It should be noted, however, that
Tridents recommendation is actually to replace the existing facility
with a newly manufactured code-compliant building, including a
low-maintenance exterior. Deeming the cost of purchasing a new
structure and demolishing and removing the existing modular to be
too expensive, however, school board members are leaning toward
rehabilitating the current facility.
According to information distributed during the April 1 school
board meeting, the total initial project budget estimate for the
re-assembly of the existing modular structure is $690,982. Steel
cautioned that this estimate is most likely on the high side, and school
ofcials are anticipating that the actual bids will come in lower. This
is the high water mark, Steel stated. This price includes a $65,000
contingency fund. It does not include any additional demolition,
mold or hazardous materials exploration or mitigation, or any other
unsuitable conditions that might be discovered during inspections.
When questioned how long people might expect the renovations to
the existing portable to extend the life of the building, Steel said, My
expectation is that it would be at least another 10 years of use.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi said he feels that Tridents
estimate is way too high. These are crazy numbers, Senibaldi said.
School board member Michael Joanis responded that Senibaldi is
being nave if you think we can cut this work in half.
We have an emergency situation that needs to be resolved now,
regardless of any plans for future construction, Superintendent
Winfried Feneberg said, agreeing that to undertake renovations to the
portables would be making a commitment to the status quo. This
cannot be delayed, he emphasized. Some residents at the meeting
are afraid that xing up the portables will give people the idea that
additional permanent space is no longer required.
School board members will review the result of the bid process
during their Tuesday, April 15 meeting. The meeting will commence
at 7 p.m. and will be held at the towns Community Development
Building, next to town hall. This meeting will be open to the public
and input from residents will be allowed. Should renovations be
approved by the school board, it is expected that the construction
time will encompass 2 to 2 1/2 months. School ofcials want any
construction work to be nished no later than August 15, 2014.
Portable Classrooms Can be Renovated
by Barbara OBrien
For the past 60 years, senior citizens have been receiving
help from their neighbors through the now nationwide Meals
on Wheels nutritional program. Although a portion of the
funding for Meals on Wheels comes from federal sources,
much of the money needed to operate a successful program
must be raised through private and public donations. This is
the purpose of the annual March for Meals campaign; an
undertaking that seeks to raise awareness for this essential
program.
March for Meals, originally dubbed Mayors for Meals
has been taking place across the United States for the past 12
years. The campaign encourages local public ofcials to join
in for one day in March and help local caregivers distribute
meals to senior citizens who are unable to get out and do
their food shopping and prepare their own nutritional meals.
This year, on March 25, former Windham Selectman Phil
LoChiatto, who chose not to seek a second term in that
ofce, took time to make the rounds. Currently 110 meals
are served daily to residents of Windham and Salem. The
program currently has 21 clients in the Town of Windham.
We were thrilled to have Phil come along with us,
April Coggon, Site Manager for the Rockingham Country
Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs, said of LoChiattos
participation. Our clients from Windham were very happy
to have his support. This years version of March for Meals
went extremely well, Coggon said, adding that those who
received their meals from LoChiatto were very excited about
meeting him.
During the month of March, hundreds of local Meals on
Wheels programs across the country mobilized to reach out
and increase community support on a local level. Meals
on Wheels began in 1954 in Philadelphia, Pa. Utilizing the
neighbors serving neighbors in need concept, the Meals on
Wheels program strives to keep aging residents in their own
homes, rather than have them relocated to a nursing home
or other facility for seniors. Those who volunteer their time
and efforts to the program deliver a hot and nutritious meal,
perform a safety check to make sure senior citizens are
doing well and provide companionship and a warm smile
to those who might otherwise be isolated. This service often
serves as a lifeline for those receiving meals, Coggon noted.
In 1972, the Older Americans Act was enacted, providing
local programs with federal funding. Approximately one
third of the money needed to run Meals on Wheels currently
comes from this funding. Meals on Wheels also saves
American taxpayers a great deal of money. For every dollar
spent on meals, $5 is saved on spending for Medicaid
services; adding up to billions of dollars in the long term. The
cost of a years worth of meals is equal to six days in a nursing
home or only one day in a hospital.
Volunteers are always welcome. For more information
on helping with the Meals on Wheels program or for
requesting assistance, call April Coggon at 603-893-2137 or
contact her by email at acoggonrnmow@gmail.com.
12th Annual March for Meals Helps with Funding
Former Windham selectman Phil LoChiatto and Windham resident
Hildamarie Ginger Harnett. LoChiatto spent the day helping to serve meals
to senior citizens through the Meals on Wheels nutritional program.
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Last year the John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW Ladies Auxiliary
of Post 10722 started a Junior Girls unit. These girls have worked very
hard to help the veterans. Members of the Jr. Girls have visited with
the National Ladies Auxiliary president, gone to the VA Manchester to
visit with veterans, made many cards for the veterans, and have earned
15 badges in which the girls have learned what POW/MIA means. In
addition, the Jr. Girls have gained information about Lady Liberty,
participated in Veterans Day ceremonies, helped at Buddy Poppy drives,
had several Pelham Policewomen visit with the girls to go over safety. The
Jr. Girls have also donated 100 Campbell Soup labels and $25 to the VFW
National Home for Children to help them purchase minivans and looked
into their own familys history. And their rst year isnt over yet! There are
members of the Jr. Girls from the Kingston area and Londonderry as well
as Pelham. This is open to girls all around southern New Hampshire.
The girls will be having a membership drive on April 26 at the VFW/LA
Spring Fling where people from around town and various organizations
will have table set up selling yard sale items, crafts, baked goods, Relay
for Life fundraisers, a cake contest and so much more! Come to 6
Main Street on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see what the VFW,
Ladies Auxiliary and the Jr. Girls are doing. Candidates for Jr. Girls must
be between the ages of 5-15 and have a grandfather, father, brother,
grandmother, mother or sister who served overseas and would be eligible
for the VFW. We know that there are girls out there who are looking for
a way to get involved in their community, support veterans and learn
leadership skills. The girls will be working on their cancer aid & research
badge during the event through the Super Hero Coin Challenge. The Jr.
Girls are also sponsoring a bracelet making party at the VFW Post 6 Main
Street on Tuesday, May 6. Come have some fun, make bracelets and have
some snacks! This is a free event and starts at 6:30 p.m.
The VFW is also trying to get a Mens Auxiliary up and running as well
and they need only a few more members in order to get that started.
There are so many things to see and do at the Spring Fling, so many
ways for families to be involved with helping veterans and this is the place
to come nd out how.
If you have a girl who is eligible for Jr. Girls and youd like more
information, contact Rita McCabe at ritalavfw10722@aol.com for more
information and/or visit our table at the Spring Fling on April 26 at the
VFW Post.
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screen t taut. The measure-
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mine how much spline you will
need.
2. Remove the screen from
the window frame. Some win-
dows do not have removable
screen frames, and you will
have to work on the screen in
its upright position.
3. Use the screwdriver or awl
to pry the edge of the existing
spline that holds the screening
material in the frame. Pull out
the old spline and remove the
damaged screening.
4. Measure the new screen-
ing from a replacement roll.
Lay the screening down on
the frame, ensuring there
is overhang on all sides. If
necessary, use masking tape to
temporarily secure the screen-
ing to the frame while freeing
up your hands. This also works
if you must replace screening
vertically and cannot remove the window frame and make repairs on
a at surface.
5. Take a new piece of rubber spline and push it into the edge
of the screen frame, securing a corner of the new screening to the
frame. Continue to press the spline around the perimeter of the
screen frame rmly into the groove with the screen rolling tool,
which looks like a small pizza cutter. This effectively secures the
screen into the frame.
6. Continue around the edge of the frame, pulling the new screen-
ing taut as you go. This helps to keep it free of wrinkles.
7. Once you have inserted the spline all the way around, cut it off
from the spline spool and push in the edge.
8. Use a razor knife or sharp scissor to cut off the excess screening,
being careful not to dislodge it from behind the spline when cutting.
9. Replace the screen in the window.
In the case of small tears in a screen, a complete replacement may
not be necessary. Home improvement stores sell screen patch kits.
Some work by cutting out a piece of patch that is attached to an ad-
hesive backing and sticking it over the hole. Other patches are small,
woven wires that can be threaded through the hole in the screen. A
really small hole can be mended with a drop of clear-drying glue.
The same method of screen replacement can be used to replace
screens on screened-in porches, aluminum doors or sliding patio
doors. Just be sure to purchase replacement screening that will t the
dimensions.
Many homeowners do not think twice about
their roofs. But when leaks develop, roof repairs
and the subsequent costs of such work shed light
on how important it is for homeowners to pay
closer attention to the roofs over their heads.
Though certain roof issues, like shingles lost to
inclement weather, are unforeseeable, many prob-
lems can be avoided with routine roof inspection.
Checking roof conditions twice a year can help
homeowners avoid potentially costly repair work
or even more expensive roof replacement
projects.
Spring is a good time to inspect roofs,
which are often at the mercy of harsh con-
ditions throughout the winter. Heavy snow,
ice and biting winds can do signicant
damage, making spring the perfect time to
assess if any such damage occurred and ad-
dress any issues.
* Start the inspection in the interior of
the home. Before breaking out the lad-
der and climbing up to the roof, inspect
the homes interior, pinpointing potential
problems that may indicate roof damage.
Check for stains on the ceiling which may
indicate leaks that need to be addressed.
Homeowners with attics should enter their
attics and look for signs of water damage, making
note of any damp or wet insulation. This will let
you know if water has been entering the attic all
winter. Pay attention to the location of any wet
spots or stains so you can match them up to the
exterior of the roof later on. Musty smells also
may be indicative of moisture problems, even if
there are no visible leaks.
* Inspect the roof outside. Grab a set of bin-
oculars and inspect the exterior of the roof. Look
at the roof ashing, including around the chimney
and other areas of protruding pipes and vents.
If the ashing is warped or damaged, moisture
might be settling underneath. Sealant around
dormers or skylights can also degrade, resulting in
leaks. Check for spalling on masonry, such as the
mortar of chimneys. Porous areas will allow water
to inltrate.
* Go directly on the roof and check. Work with
a partner and carefully climb on the roof while
someone holds the ladder below. Walk on the pe-
rimeter of the roof, looking for peeling or warped
shingles, missing shingles, holes, or scrapes. If
the roof is compromised in any way, it will need
to be repaired. The problem will only grow more
signicant and repairs more expensive if damage
is ignored. Sometimes a repair can be as simple
as patching a leak with a new shingle and roong
cement. Popped nails can be pounded down and
any curled shingles can be nailed or cemented
back into place.
* Consult a roong expert. If you are unsure if
your roof has made it through the winter un-
scathed and would like a second opinion or if you
nd there is considerable damage, contact a roof-
ing contractor.
This person
will offer a
professional
assessment
of what can
be repaired
or if the roof
should be
replaced. If
your roof is
metal or features clay tiles, you may not have the
expertise to make repairs yourself and will need to
hire a professional.
* Check the gutters, too. While you are up on
the roof, inspect the gutters and downspouts as
well. Cracked or damage gutters will cause water
to leak down the side of the home, potentially
damaging the foundation. Clear any debris or
leftover leaves from the gutters to ensure the rain
can wash through unobstructed.
A post-winter roof inspection can protect hom-
eowners and their families from the elements and
reduce the likelihood of potentially costly repairs
down the road.
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Practice Garage and Workshop Smarts
Completing home improvement projects on your own can be
both rewarding and nancially responsible. A growing number of
homeowners are dabbling in do-it-yourself projects, recognizing
both the personal and nancial rewards of such undertakings. As
more and more homeowners perform their own renovations and
other improvement projects, many are outtting their homes with
state-of-the-art workshops and transforming garages into a do-it-
yourselfers paradise.
Safety is vital in any workshop. During a typical home renovation,
homeowners will use all sorts of dangerous tools and chemicals, and
even the simplest mishap can result in a serious injury. Following
safety rules can reduce the risk of injury.
Know your tools
Before novice do-it-yourselfers begin working with power tools,
they should familiarize themselves with their owners manuals and
the operating instructions. Some home-improvement retailers offer
classes in various home renovation projects and may be able to
teach tool usage. Do-it-yourselfers should consult professionals with
regard to proper tool use and safety. Do not use tools for purposes
other than what the tool was intended to do. If machine guards are
provided, they should be used and never removed.
Wear safety gear
Eye, ear and breathing protection are key in any workshop envi-
ronment. Dust and chemical gases may be present when working
with certain products, and debris can be kicked up and enter the
eyes, causing irritation or even blindness. Loud power tools can
damage sensitive ears, especially when used in a contained room.
Always wear goggles, sound-mufing earphones and dust masks
when working.
Assess physical well-being
Do-it-yourselfers should never work with machinery if they are
feeling sick or fatigued or while taking medication that can affect
concentration or alertness. All it takes is a moment of distraction to
cause an injury.
Never surprise anyone who is working with power tools and keep
unnecessary people out of the workshop, where they might chat and
distract others from the tasks at hand.
Factor in ergonomics
Failure to work in comfortable conditions can result in repetition
injuries or muscle strain. Make the workshop as comfortable as pos-
sible. Ensure the work table is
at the right height. Use a rubber
mat on the oor to reduce stand-
ing fatigue. Have a stool or chair
available for taking breaks.
Keep a clean shop
Power cords strewn around
the workshop present a trip-
ping hazard. They also make it
possible to drag sharp or heavy
tools off of tables and work-
benches if the cords are pulled or tripped over. A neat workshop is a
safer workshop. Pay attention to where tools are kept and keep cords
manageable.
Dress appropriately
Loose clothing and hair can become tangled or lodged in equip-
ment. Do not wear jewelry. Dress comfortably but appropriately for
the workshop, being sure to wear sturdy shoes.
Lock it up
Children and pets are curious and may wander into a workshop
to explore. They can become seriously ill or injured by the bevy of
chemicals and tools used for common projects. Some items are am-
mable and sharp and should always be out of reach. Locking cabi-
nets and drawers can keep tools inaccessible. Also warn youngsters
against entering the workshop unattended.
As more people engage in do-it-yourself projects, homeowners
should reacquaint themselves with safety procedures.
Improve Your Home and Diet with a Vegetable Garden
Planting a garden can add aesthetic appeal and functionality to a
property. Vegetable gardens can transform landscapes while putting
healthy and homegrown food on the table. By growing their own
fruits and vegetables, homeowners have total control over what
foods can be harvested, and they can ensure sustainable, safe prac-
tices are used to care for the plants.
Vegetable gardens can be compact or expansive, depending
on how much space is available to cultivate. However, rst-time
gardeners may want to begin small so they can hone their skills
and experiment to see which plants are most likely to thrive in their
gardens. Expansion is always a possibility down the road.
Choose a location
Spend some time examining your landscape. Vegetables generally
need ample warmth and sunlight to thrive, so nd an area of the
yard that gets several hours of direct sunlight per day.
A sunny spot is good, but you also want a location with adequate
drainage so your garden does not succumb to ooding or fungus
during and after heavy downpours. Dont place the garden too close
to rain gutters or near a pool, where splash-out may occur. Select a
location that is isolated from pets so the plants are not trampled and
cats and dogs do not relieve themselves nearby.
Decide what to plant
When deciding what to plant, consider what you eat and how
much produce the household consumes, then choose vegetables
that t with your diet. Some vegetables, like peppers, tomatoes,
eggplant, and squash, produce throughout the season. Others, such
as carrots and corn, produce one crop and then expire. Plan accord-
ingly when you purchase plants or seeds, as you want enough food
but not so much that it will go to waste.
Choose three to four different vegetables and plant them in the
garden. Select varieties that require similar soil conditions, so that
you can adjust the pH and mix of the soil accordingly. This will
serve as good practice, particularly the rst year of your garden.
After you have mastered the basics, you can branch out.
Know when to plant
Many of the foods grown in vegetable gardens, including toma-
toes and peppers, are summer vegetables, which means they reach
peak ripeness after the height of the summer season. Pumpkins,
brussel sprouts and peas are planted to be harvested later on. These
plants may be put in the ground a little later than others.
It is less expensive to start seedlings indoors and then transplant
them to a garden when the time comes. Seeds can be started three
to four weeks before they would be put outdoors. Many vegetables
are planted outside in April or May, but denitely after frost condi-
tions have waned. Read seed packets to know exactly when to plant
or consult with the nursery where you purchased established seed-
lings. You also can visit The Garden Helper at www.thegardenhelper.
com/vegtips to nd out when to plant, seed depth and how long it
takes plants to reach maturity.
Vegetable gardens can become central components of outdoor
home landscapes. Not only do gardens add aesthetic appeal, but
also they produce fresh fruits and vegetables to enjoy throughout the
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submitted by the Friends of the Library of Windham
The Friends of the Library of Windham hosted its Frozen
Fun Fest and Winter Book Fair on March 8. The library was
transformed into a Frozen Winter Wonderland lled with
games and activities based on the movie Frozen. There was
snowman building, snowake decorating, snowball tossing,
drawing lessons provided by talented WHS art students, a
sled race and lots of other fun games and activities! Children
enjoyed some Frozen-themed refreshments to include Slushies
and Wendys Frostys. Eastern Mountain Sports was on hand
outside the library for free snowshoe demonstrations and
trials. To make this event even more special, children got the
opportunity to meet and take photographs with Party Palaces
own Ice Queen.
FLOW would like to thank the wonderful sponsors of this
event which include A.J. Letizio (www.ajletizio.com), Party
Palace (www.apartypalace.com), Chris Baker and our friends
from Wendys in Salem, Jim Robidoux at Distinctive Images
Photography and David and Kristen Rittenhouse. We would
also like to thank Boy Scout Troops 263 and 266, the Girl
Scouts, Windham High School and Windham Middle School
students and all of our volunteers whose dedication made this
event possible.
FLOW is a non-prot organization made up of volunteers that
are dedicated to encouraging greater use of the Nesmith Library
and its many services. The annual Strawberry Festival and Book
Fair to be held on Saturday, May 31, the town of Windhams
largest community event, is organized by the FLOW board
members. FLOW also offers scholarships to young adults in the
community, as well as raises money to provide museum passes,
visits from authors, and other needs at our towns library and
schools.
Visit owwindham.org to learn more about our organization
and upcoming events.
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submitted by the New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services
The State of New Hampshire is partnering with the
United States Drug Enforcement Administration, substance
abuse industry and poison prevention organizations to
promote proper storage and disposal of medicine in the
home. The health of many New Hampshire citizens
benet from the appropriate use of over-the-counter and
prescription drugs. However, when drugs are not stored
safely, diverted to unauthorized users or disposed of in an
improper manner, serious problems such as drug abuse,
accidental drug poisoning and contamination of the
states water resources can occur. The number of deaths
caused by drug use has quadrupled over the last 15 years
in New Hampshire. Ongoing research has identied the
occurrence of pharmaceuticals in water resources in some
areas of the nation which are suspected to have caused
adverse impacts to aquatic life in certain water bodies.
5,384 pounds (2.7 tons) of unwanted or expired
medication was turned in New Hampshire during the
October 26, 2013 collection. The DEA and its state and
local law-enforcement and community partners have
removed 26,708 pounds (13.3 tons) of unwanted or expired
medication in New Hampshire through six previous take-
back initiatives over the last four years.
On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. many of New
Hampshires law enforcement agencies and the DEA will
give the public another opportunity to prevent pollution or
pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially
dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription
drugs. The service is free and anonymous with no questions
asked.
Collection sites will be posted on www.justice.gov/dea as
they are established between now and April 26. Check the
website frequently for updates on the location of collection
sites. Already, more than 65 sites have been established in
New Hampshire.
For more information on how to properly dispose of your
unwanted medicine, please visit www.nh.gov/medsafety.
DEA Sponsors National Prescription Drug
Take-back Day April 26
submitted by Pets for Vets - New Hampshire Chapter
Pets for Vets provides a second chance for both returning
veterans and needy shelter dogs. These animals can make excellent
companions but might not have that chance, and brave soldiers
receive a second chance at health and happiness. The bonds of
friendship formed between man and animal have the power to ease
the suffering of troops when they return from overseas.
Pets for Vets personnel ,the trainer and other chapter members,
spend time getting to know each veteran through the completed
application, In-depth telephone, and in-person interviews and
home visits.
During the getting-to-know-you stage, Pets for Vets professional
trainers discuss what type of companion pet the veteran wants and
helps guide him or her toward one appropriate for the veterans life-
style and personality. If the veteran is less mobile, a dog requiring
a lot of physical exercise would not be selected. Puppies are not
usually selected because they can cause more stress for the veteran.
If the veteran doesnt want a lot of dog hair, appropriate breeds are
suggested
Pets for Vets professional trainers visit shelters to nd just the right
match for a specic veteran. They consider the dogs temperament
and general well-being. They do a thorough assessment of the dog.
They observe the dogs socialization skills.
When a dog has been selected, one of the Pets for Vets trainers
takes the dog home for rehabilitation; the dog is trained to CGC
standards and good house manners and socialized. Pets for
Vets uses only positive reinforcement, non-force based, training
techniques; this training is important for every animal but especially
for animals whose backgrounds are unknown. Corrective leash
pops or physical touch corrections are never used. Pets for Vets
methodology ensures a happy dog which leads to a healthy
relationship with the owner. The dog is examined by a veterinarian
and is up to date on all shots as well as being spayed, neutered
and micro-chipped. Training can also include desensitization to
wheelchairs or crutches as well as recognizing panic or anxiety
disorder behaviors. The training program is very personal and hands
on because the plan is for dogs to t seamlessly into the veterans daily
life. Pets for Vets provides the start-up equipment to the veteran at
no cost. When the veteran-pet match is made, Pets for Vets provides a
welcome package with supplies and equipment to them to start their
new life together. This package includes a crate, bed, food and water
bowls, grooming supplies, chew toys, one months supply of food,
training treats, collars, leashes and an ID tag.
The trainer stays in touch with the veteran during the process and
after the match is made. Pets for Vets provides ongoing support to
the veteran and continues to make home visits to assist with training
techniques.
Come to an informational meeting Saturday, March 15, at Mr. Gs
Pizzeria in Merrimack, at 1 p.m. This meeting is for anyone interested
in learning more about Pets for Vets NH Chapter and volunteering
to make as many matches as possible. Pets for Vets is looking for
dedicated individuals that appreciate brave veterans and love animals.
Many opportunities are available, and community support has been
strong. Contact Katie at petsforvetsnh@gmail.com with any questions.
What Makes Pets for Vets Unique
submitted by the Ofce of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Following an historic and bipartisan vote Tuesday, March 25, in the New
Hampshire House approving Medicaid expansion for New Hampshire,
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) asked the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to work with the state to expeditiously develop
and approve any waiver necessary to ensure a successful expansion of the
Medicaid program in the state.
The expansion of Medicaid in New Hampshire will extend insurance
coverage to approximately 50,000 people in our state, Shaheen said in a
letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Many of the New Hampshire
residents who will benet from the Medicaid expansion are hard-working
adults who do not have other insurance options.
Shaheen continued, For far too long, they have worried about the
economic consequence of bankruptcy for serious illnesses. The expansion
of the Medicaid program will bring them the security of good health
coverage to get the care they need, when they need it.
The bipartisan Senate plan approved by the House (202-132) will cover
an estimated 50,000 adults in New Hampshire under the Affordable Care
Act through the Medicaid program. Governor Maggie Hassan is expected
to sign the law later this week, which will direct federal Medicaid funds
to provide health coverage for adults making less than 138 percent of the
federal poverty limit, about $15,856 a year for a single adult.
Once the bipartisan plan is enacted, New Hampshire will become the
26th state to expand its Medicaid program under the health care reform
law.
Shaheen Urges
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Pelham Resident Recognized for Extraordinary Volunteer Efforts
Receives Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Volunteer of the Year Award
submitted by the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Rosemary Fischer of Pelham is an extraordinary volunteer for the
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, a one-
day charity walk that raises funds for the Jimmy Fund for all types
of cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. On March 23, she was
recognized as Volunteer of the Year at the Walks Extra Mile Brunch,
an event that celebrates Pacesetters, walkers who raise more than
$1,500 each, volunteers, top team captains, and supporters.
We are grateful to everyone who participated in the 2013
Jimmy Fund events, especially to volunteers and Pacesetters,
who are committed to raising awareness and funds to benet the
advancement of cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber, said
Suzanne Fountain, director of The Jimmy Fund.
Fischer rst became involved with the Boston Marathon Jimmy
Fund Walk in 2011 as a Walk Hero, which is a patient being treated
for cancer at Dana-Farber and is matched with a Walk team. In
2012, she became an even greater presence on the course as
she and her sister-in law, Carol Guerard of Derry, also a cancer
survivor, created the volunteer cheer squad called, Survivor Island.
Spearheaded by Fischer, the island-themed volunteer group lines
the course in Newton, Mass., at the bottom of Heartbreak Hill,
to cheer on 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile walkers. They set up tents
decorated in a tropical theme, with plastic island trees, amingos
and a limbo pole. All of the decorations are provided by Fischer and
her teammates.
The lively music, decorations, high-ves and words of
encouragement from Fischer and the rest of the islanders help to
strengthen walkers resolve to endure the next step and push through
to the nish. Fischers family members, friends, and neighbors, ages
10 to 65, dress in grass skirts and pass out leis to everyone who
walks through the area.
In 2011, Fischer was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic
leukemia and participated in a two-year protocol of treatments
which included chemotherapy, radiation and steroids. Last June, she
endured hip replacement surgery, the steroid treatments having left
her with avascular necrosis in both hips.
Now, as a cancer survivor, she continues to seek opportunities
to give back to Dana-Farber and encourage those who are in the
ght. I am so honored to receive the Volunteer of the Year Award,
says Fischer. Survivor Island is one way for me to give back to the
hospital that saved my life.
On Sunday, September 21 more than 8,500 participants will walk
with the goal of raising more than $7.5 million, bringing the Jimmy
Fund Walks 26-year fundraising total to more than $100 million.
The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk gives participants a
unique opportunity to walk one of four routes along the historic
Boston Athletic Associations (BAA) Boston Marathon course and to
raise money for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. For 26 years, the
BAA has supported the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.
To register for the 26th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
presented by Hyundai (#JimmyFundWalk) on Sept. 21, or to support
a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255.
Registration is easy and walkers can enter the discount code NEWS
for $5 off.
The Jimmy Fund (www.JimmyFund.org) solely supports Bostons
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric
cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for
cancer patients around the world. It is an ofcial charity of the
Boston Red Sox, as well as the ofcial charity of the Massachusetts
Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety
Childrens Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity
of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless
lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families
worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: www.facebook.
com/thejimmyfund and on Twitter: @TheJimmyFund.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (www.dana-farber.org) is a principal
teaching afliate of the Harvard Medical School and is among the
leading cancer research and care centers in the United States. It
is a founding member of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center,
designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer
Institute. It provides adult cancer care with Brigham and Womens
Hospital as Dana-Farber/Brigham and Womens Cancer Center and
it provides pediatric care with Boston Childrens Hospital as Dana-
Farber/Boston Childrens Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-
Farber is the top-ranked cancer center in New England, according to
U.S. News & World Report, and one of the largest recipients among
independent hospitals of National Cancer Institute and National
Institutes of Health grant funding. Follow Dana-Farber on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/danafarbercancerinstitute and on Twitter: @
danafarber.
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Shaheen Sparks Political Inspiration for Pelham and Windham Students
by Rhiannon Snide, Pelham High School Intern
Who would have guessed a three-hour trip to St.
Anselm College would house enough inspiration
to change everything a group of students thought
they knew about politics? On March 18 a bus full
of Pelham and Windham students traveled to St.
Anselms Institute of Politics in Manchester where
Senator Jeanne Shaheen graciously took time out of
her schedule to deliver a speech regarding her past
involvement in politics, future re-elections, and just
how big of a difference one person can make in
society.
I am inspired by Jeanne Shaheens enthusiasm to
change our society, not just sit back and let the men do
it, said Andrea OHearn, Pelham High School junior.
Im inspired by any woman taking part in politics
because that is something you never used to see very
often. Andrea wasnt the only student positively
inuenced by her visit; Emma Howard, Pelham High
School sophomore, shared her new found interest, I
am denitely much more interested in politics now
that I know how someone gets involved with politics
and how political campaigns work.
The kids displayed their enthusiasm for politics
during the 15 minutes given to ask questions. A variety
of questions were asked such as Jeanne Shaheens
opinion on abortion, Scott Brown (her opponent in the
next senate election), Russia invading Ukraine, and the
role of women in politics, all arose and were answered
very graciously. I learned so many things about
Jeanne Shaheen that I never would have thought to
look up on my own said Shaylyn Harrington, Pelham
High sophomore, I denitely have an idea what kind
of things I want to learn about candidates now when I
do come of age to vote.
One voice is all it takes to change the world, and
Jeanne Shaheen helped capture that idea for this group
of Pelham and Windham High School students. Anne
Fowler, Pelhams School to Career District Coordinator,
and the mastermind behind the whole eld trip, found
the experience to be a success. She stated, Young
people often assume their voices will not be heard
nor valued. We were extremely fortunate that Senator
Shaheen agreed to speak with the students. She not
only inspired them to take action, she motivated them
to participate in all levels of government, local or
federal.
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Southern New Hampshire Health System is
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as part of its Spring 2014 Community Wellness
Calendar.
Hearing Screenings are held the second
Monday of each month. Upcoming screenings
are April 14, May 12, and June 9 from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Certied audiologists conduct basic
hearing screenings for adults who have not had a
hearing screening in the past year or who do not
have a hearing aid. Free.
ImPACT Testing, will be held Tuesdays, May
13, and June 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays,
April 24, May 22, and June 26 from 5:30-7:30
p.m. Take a baseline cognitive test for concussion
management. Open to high school athletes and
healthy individuals ages 10 and up. Testing takes
approximately 35 minutes. Fee: $10.
Pediatric Speech Screenings are available
by appointment. Certied Speech-Language
Pathologists will screen toddlers through school-
age children for language understanding,
communication through sounds, gestures and
words, social interaction and play. Call 579-3601
to schedule a screening. Free.
Skin Cancer Screenings will be held
Wednesday, May 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., Nashua;
Tuesday, May 20 from 1 to 5 p.m., Nashua; and
Thursday, May 29 from 2 to 5 p.m., Merrimack.
Routine skin screenings can help detect skin
cancer in its earliest and most treatable form.
Open to all adults how have not had a skin cancer
screening within the last two years and who are
not currently under a physicians care for skin
cancer. Free.
All are welcome to attend. Appointments are
required for these screenings and ImPACT testing.
Unless listed otherwise, visit www.snhhs.org/
classes or call HEALTHMATCH at 603-577-CALL
(2255) to register for your appointment and for
location information.
About Southern New Hampshire Health
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Dedicated to improve, maintain, and preserve
the overall health of individuals living in greater
Nashua, Southern New Hampshire Health System,
made up of Southern New Hampshire Medical
Center and Foundation Medical Partners, provides
information, education, and access to exceptional
health and medical care services. As an integrated
health system, we are committed to providing
patients with well-coordinated care at convenient
locations where they live and work. Through
clinical afliation with the Massachusetts General
Hospital, patients of The Health System have
access to collaborative programs in childrens
services, cancer care, digestive health, trauma and
the management of stroke patients. In addition,
partnerships and afliations with Dartmouth
Medical School, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical
Center, and Lahey Clinic, allow The Health System
to provide its patients with seamless access to
these centers of excellence, and deliver a full
complement of adult and maternal child health
care.
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students varied questions.
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The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to
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ongoing support and communication to members, and the business community, relative
to Chamber initiatives and membership benefts. More details at www.gschamber.com.
Send Resume To:
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PUBLIC NOTICES
AUTO/
MOTORCYCLE
WE BUY junk cars and
trucks. Call Pat at Jean-Guys
in Pelham, a N.H. Certifed
Green Yard, at 603-635-7171.
4/11, 4/25/14
CLEANING
MILENAS Quality
Home Cleaning Service:
Personalized Home Cleaning,
Professional Of ce Cleaning,
Free Estimates & Excellent
References, Reliable &
Afordable Prices.
Dont wait, make your
appointment today.
Call Andrea at 603-461-1137,
603-438-9533. 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11/14
TWISTER CLEANING
ofers residential and
commercial cleaning;
also carpet cleaning and
foor maintenance, 24 hr.
emergency services.
We are in Hudson, NH.
(603) 759-5220. 1/17-4/25/14
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM COTTAGE in
Dennis Port, MA.
Walk to beach. Screened
porch/patio. Fully equipped.
Family community. Open
May - October. Rent/Buy.
Call 603-880-8818. 3/28, 4/11/14
FOR SALE
NORDICTRACK EASY
SKI. Good condition,
programmable. $75 or best
ofer. Paid $500.
(603) 635-2985. 4/11/14
HEALTH
WERE YOU IMPLANTED
WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA
DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD
WIRE between June 2001
and December 2010?
Have you had this lead
replaced, capped or did
you receive shocks from the
lead? You may be entitled to
compensation.
Contact Attorney Charles
Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
4/11/14
HELP WANTED
DRIVERS: HOME
NIGHTLY! Boston Flatbed!
Great Pay, Benefts!
CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req.
Estenson Logistics.
Apply: www.goelc.com.
1-866-336-9642.
2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
1 A11 IN ONE PAINTING.
25+ years experience, interior/
exterior painting, power
washing, all work guaranteed,
free estimates. Fully insured.
www.allinonepainting.net,
603-305-4974. 4/11, 4/25/14
1 COLLINS BROS.
PAINTING. Interior &
Exterior; Top quality work;
Afordable; Fully insured;
Free estimates; Excellent refs.
603-886-0668. 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
ALL PHASES OF HOME
REPAIRS. Carpentry/
painting/fooring.
Bathrooms - from faucet
replacements to full
renovations.
All work performed by owner,
Tomas Jablonski.
27+ years experience.
Call today, 603-440-9530.
Free estimates, fully insured.
3/28, 4/11/14
DAVES HANDYMAN
SERVICES. Interior painting,
windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310.
4/11, 4/25/14
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Insured Master Electrician.
Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates.
Call Dana at 603-880-3768/
603-759-9876. 4/11, 4/25/14
FULL SERVICE
REMODELING. Licensed,
insured, registered. Repairs/
Additions. Roofng/Siding.
30 years experience. Formerly
with Tis Old House.
Competitive pricing.
Walter, 603-661-6527.
4/11, 4/25/14
INS & OUTS PAINTING:
Interior and Exterior -
exceptional quality, pride and
integrity at a reasonable price.
Why call anyone else?
Call Dan at 603-966-7870.
3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
*JACOBS
CONSTRUCTION*
Additions, decks, screened
porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept MC,
Visa, Discover.
Call Joe 603-635-9953.
www.jacobsconstructionllc.com.
4/11, 4/25/14
JOES Handyman Service/
CONSTRUCTION
I do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured.
All around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and
outdoor painting.
Call (cell) 603-670-8151,
603-893-8337. 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23/14
P.E.D. CARPENTRY AND
HOME REPAIRS.
Decks, doors, windows,
bathrooms, kitchens,
interior/exterior home
repairs, water damage
repairs.
Call for a free estimate.
Insured and guaranteed
work. 603-594-8377.
3/28, 4/11/14
POWERWASHING -
call Patrick Lacasse.
603-883-6731. 4/11, 4/25/14
JUNK REMOVAL
ALL ABOUT JUNK
REMOVAL. Call us for all
your Junk Removal needs.
Small or big, we take it all.
$25 of any job over $100.
Call John, 603-889-7173,
978-758-8371.
www.junkoutnh.com.
4/11/14
LANDSCAPING
AAA LANDSCAPING:
Lawn Mowing Most Lawns
$30 - $145, Spring Cleanups
Starting at $175, Mulch
Installation, Patios, Walkways,
Walls, Fences, Fully Insured,
Reasonable Rates, Free
Estimates, Call 603-759-4591
or Schedule An Estimate On
Our Website at
www.JasonsAAALandscaping.com.
4/11, 4/25/14
ALL ABOUT MOWINGS:
Now scheduling weekly and
bi-weekly mowings. Spring
cleanups: brush removal and
mulching. Free estimates, fully
insured.
Call John, Lex Landscaping.
603-889-7173, 978-758-8371.
4/11, 4/25/14
EMERALD GREEN:
Complete Landscape
Maintenance. Retaining
Walls, Patios, Walkways. Lawn
Mowing. Fertilization. Spring
cleanups, pruning, and lawn
renovations, etc.
www.emeraldgreenlandscapingnh.com,
603-860-4276.
3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
JOES LANDSCAPING &
LAWN SERVICE:
Mowings starting at $35.00.
Trees/bush/shrubs - trimming,
pruning, removal.
Spring/Fall cleanups.
603-401-3255. 4/11-10/31/14
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Property Maintenance
Call Gary
Office: 603-883-1028
Cell: 603-490-7757

Pelham, NH
FULLY INSURED
SpringCleanup10%OFF
Thatching Power Raking
Landscape Design
Walkways, Walls & Patios
Trees Mulch Shrubs
Loaming Hydro Seeding
Irrigation Tree Removal
Weekly Mowing
Complete
LANDSCAPING
STUMP GRINDING. If you
have 1 or 100, we can do it.
Fully insured, free estimates.
Call 603-966-7180. 4/11-5/23/14
Yard Spice
Lawn & Garden
Yard Spice
Lawn & Garden

595-8813
Lawn Mowing
Spring Clean-up
Aeration
www.yardspice.com
4/11, 4/25/14
PETS
PROFESSIONAL PET
SITTING Etc.,
603-888-8088,
www.profpetsit.com,
daily dog walking/vacation
pet care. 4/11, 4/25/14
POOL SERVICES
LINER REPLACEMENT,
liner repairs, and pool
removals. 15+ years
experience.
Call Dan, 603-765-1818.
3/28, 4/11/14
REAL ESTATE
THINKING OF SELLING
YOUR HOME? Te market
has never been hotter!
For a free home value analysis,
call Cheryl DiBiasio -
Coco, Early, & Associates.
978-835-9859. 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23/14
SERVICES
IN-TUNE PIANO
SERVICES. Certifed Piano
Technician. Tuning, Repair,
Regulation, Appraisals,
Rebuilding.
603-429-6368.
randy@in-tunepiano.com,
www.in-tunepiano.com.
3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
REFLECTIONS HAIR
CARE. Complete perm,
$45.00; Colors, $40.00;
Cut and style, $15.00.
Over 30 years experience.
Call for appointment,
603-893-0377.
4/11, 4/25/14
SERVICES
TRUST-WORTHY TAX
PLANNING &
PREPARATION, 3-As
Accurate, Accountability
& Afordable. Yes! Receive
money you may be owed by
the IRS! FREE eflng!
stephenbjordan50@gmail.com,
www.stephenbjordanea.com.
Call 603-893-9336. 1/3-4/11/14
TREE SERVICES
BOUTIN TREE REMOVAL.
Specializing in hazardous tree
removal. Fully insured. Free
estimates and frewood for
sale.
Call Daryl at 603-321-8768.
www.boutintreeremoval.com.
3/14, 3/28, 4/11/14
HIGH VIEW TREE
SERVICE: Fully insured, free
estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service.
Call Brownie, 603-546-3079.
3/28, 4/11/14
WANTED
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc.
Will pick up.
Call Steve at 261-5452.
4/11/14
YARD/MOVING
SALES
HUGE YARD SALE.
Saturday, April 26, 8:30 A.M.
- 1:00 P.M. Windham Town
Hall. Donations accepted
April 25, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00
P.M. 4/11, 4/25/14
HUMANE SOCIETY for
Greater Nashua Beneft
Yard Sale: April 12 & 13.
Early bird admission, $20
p/p, Saturday 7am-8am.
Hours: Saturday 8am-2pm,
Sunday 8am-noon. Antiques,
furniture, home goods,
DVDs, electronics, and more!
Of Route 111, Hudson, 5
Hudson Park Drive.
For details visit www.hsfn.org
or call 889-2275 x35.
Tanks for your support! 4/11/14
YARD SALE. 4/19, 10:00
A.M. - 2:00 P.M. No
early birds. Furniture and
household goods. 8 Sorenson
Road, Salem NH. 4/11/14
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NOTICE TO FORMER CLIENTS
OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE
PUBLIC DEFENDER
The standard retention period for each physical client le is 5 years
from the end of the Public Defenders representation in the matter.
Afterwards, unless certain exceptions apply, the le will be destroyed
by a bonded organization in such a way that client condentiality is
preserved. There is no charge to the client for le destruction services.
If you believe your case le may be destroyed under this policy and you
wish to have your le delivered to you, or if you have questions about
the Public Defenders le retention and destruction policy, contact
Randy Hawkes, Executive Director, New Hampshire Public Defender,
Concord, NH 03301. There will be a handling and shipping fee for le
delivery.
HELP WANTED
Membership Relations Specialist (Part-Time, 30 hrs/wk)
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to
actively recruit and retain members for our growing organization. The position will also provide
ongoing support and communication to members, and the business community, relative
to Chamber initiatives and membership benefts. More details at www.gschamber.com.
Send Resume To:
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce,
Depot Train Station, 81 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079
or electronically to donna@gschamber.com
Subject line: resume - No calls please
GreaterSalem
Chamber
Commerce
of
Atkinson Hampstead Pelham Salem Windham
REAL Estate
REAL Estate
PUBLIC NOTICES
AUTO/
MOTORCYCLE
WE BUY junk cars and
trucks. Call Pat at Jean-Guys
in Pelham, a N.H. Certifed
Green Yard, at 603-635-7171.
4/11, 4/25/14
CLEANING
MILENAS Quality
Home Cleaning Service:
Personalized Home Cleaning,
Professional Of ce Cleaning,
Free Estimates & Excellent
References, Reliable &
Afordable Prices.
Dont wait, make your
appointment today.
Call Andrea at 603-461-1137,
603-438-9533. 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11/14
TWISTER CLEANING
ofers residential and
commercial cleaning;
also carpet cleaning and
foor maintenance, 24 hr.
emergency services.
We are in Hudson, NH.
(603) 759-5220. 1/17-4/25/14
FOR RENT
2 BEDROOM COTTAGE in
Dennis Port, MA.
Walk to beach. Screened
porch/patio. Fully equipped.
Family community. Open
May - October. Rent/Buy.
Call 603-880-8818. 3/28, 4/11/14
FOR SALE
NORDICTRACK EASY
SKI. Good condition,
programmable. $75 or best
ofer. Paid $500.
(603) 635-2985. 4/11/14
HEALTH
WERE YOU IMPLANTED
WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA
DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD
WIRE between June 2001
and December 2010?
Have you had this lead
replaced, capped or did
you receive shocks from the
lead? You may be entitled to
compensation.
Contact Attorney Charles
Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
4/11/14
HELP WANTED
DRIVERS: HOME
NIGHTLY! Boston Flatbed!
Great Pay, Benefts!
CDL-A, 1yr. Exp. Req.
Estenson Logistics.
Apply: www.goelc.com.
1-866-336-9642.
2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
1 A11 IN ONE PAINTING.
25+ years experience, interior/
exterior painting, power
washing, all work guaranteed,
free estimates. Fully insured.
www.allinonepainting.net,
603-305-4974. 4/11, 4/25/14
1 COLLINS BROS.
PAINTING. Interior &
Exterior; Top quality work;
Afordable; Fully insured;
Free estimates; Excellent refs.
603-886-0668. 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
ALL PHASES OF HOME
REPAIRS. Carpentry/
painting/fooring.
Bathrooms - from faucet
replacements to full
renovations.
All work performed by owner,
Tomas Jablonski.
27+ years experience.
Call today, 603-440-9530.
Free estimates, fully insured.
3/28, 4/11/14
DAVES HANDYMAN
SERVICES. Interior painting,
windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310.
4/11, 4/25/14
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Insured Master Electrician.
Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates.
Call Dana at 603-880-3768/
603-759-9876. 4/11, 4/25/14
FULL SERVICE
REMODELING. Licensed,
insured, registered. Repairs/
Additions. Roofng/Siding.
30 years experience. Formerly
with Tis Old House.
Competitive pricing.
Walter, 603-661-6527.
4/11, 4/25/14
INS & OUTS PAINTING:
Interior and Exterior -
exceptional quality, pride and
integrity at a reasonable price.
Why call anyone else?
Call Dan at 603-966-7870.
3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
*JACOBS
CONSTRUCTION*
Additions, decks, screened
porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept MC,
Visa, Discover.
Call Joe 603-635-9953.
www.jacobsconstructionllc.com.
4/11, 4/25/14
JOES Handyman Service/
CONSTRUCTION
I do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured.
All around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and
outdoor painting.
Call (cell) 603-670-8151,
603-893-8337. 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23/14
P.E.D. CARPENTRY AND
HOME REPAIRS.
Decks, doors, windows,
bathrooms, kitchens,
interior/exterior home
repairs, water damage
repairs.
Insured and guaranteed
work. 603-594-8377.
3/28, 4/11/14
POWERWASHING -
call Patrick Lacasse.
603-883-6731. 4/11, 4/25/14
JUNK REMOVAL
ALL ABOUT JUNK
REMOVAL. Call us for all
your Junk Removal needs.
Small or big, we take it all.
$25 of any job over $100.
Call John, 603-889-7173,
978-758-8371.
www.junkoutnh.com.
4/11/14
LANDSCAPING
AAA LANDSCAPING:
Lawn Mowing Most Lawns
$30 - $145, Spring Cleanups
Starting at $175, Mulch
Installation, Patios, Walkways,
Walls, Fences, Fully Insured,
Reasonable Rates, Free
Estimates, Call 603-759-4591
or Schedule An Estimate On
Our Website at
www.JasonsAAALandscaping.com.
4/11, 4/25/14
ALL ABOUT MOWINGS:
Now scheduling weekly and
bi-weekly mowings. Spring
cleanups: brush removal and
mulching. Free estimates, fully
insured.
Call John, Lex Landscaping.
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On the recommendation of Town Assessor Rex Norman and the
unanimous agreement of selectmen, a contract for the revaluation
of Windham real estate has been awarded to the low bidder, KRT
Appraisal of Haverhill, Mass. KRT Appraisal recently completed
town revaluations in Bedford and Rye.
Norman said that four bids were received, by the deadline,
in response to the request for proposals for contracted assessing
technicians. Prices received were based on a volume of 3,000
residential property inspections, plus data entry into Wenhams
Vision Assessing software.
Based on information provided by Norman, KRT Appraisal
submitted a bid totaling $63,000, which translates into $21 per
parcel. The next lowest quote came from CNP Appraisal of
Pembroke, N.H., totaling $82,800 or $27.60 per parcel to be
assessed. The third bid was from Vision Government Solutions of
Northboro, Mass., at a total of $90,000 or $30 per assessed parcel.
The highest quote came from CCAG Assessing Services of Concord,
N.H., at a total of $105,000 or $35 per residential parcel to be
assessed. Although selectmen chose to go with the lowest bidder,
based on Normans recommendation, Norman did say that he feels
all four rms could do the job. All contracted employees must
be certied and approved by the New Hampshire Department of
Revenue Administration to perform this work, Norman stated.
The last time Windham underwent a full measure and listing of
all taxable property was almost 20 years ago, in 1995. The last
time Windham went through the revaluation process, however,
was in 2010. The DRA requires that a revaluation be done
every ve years, requiring Windhams upcoming assessment be
completed by July 1, 2015. Its time to get this done, Norman
said, referring to the assessment of all 5,464 properties, not just
the 3,000 residential ones included in the recent bid process.
In addition to the 3,000 parcels to be done by KRT Appraisal,
Norman intends to assess at least another 1,000 properties himself.
We need to do more than 3,000 properties to be totally valid,
Norman commented.
When the annual budget was compiled, it included $100,000
for the anticipated cost of assessing 3,000 properties. Town
ofcials were pleasantly surprised when the majority of bids came
in below this amount. Referring to the $63,000 quote from KRT
Appraisal, Town Administrator David Sullivan said, This is an
unbelievable price. I thought we would spend all $100,000 for
3,000 parcels.
While Norman asked selectmen to approve spending up to the
$100,000 budget, to assure the whole town will be revalued, they
asked him to come back to
the board at a future date
if more money is required,
above what was approved
through the $63,000 contract
with KRT Appraisal.
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St. Marys Bank in Manchester was recently honored with a Diamond
Award, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development
achievements in the credit union industry.
The award was presented by the Credit Union National Association
Marketing & Business Development Council, a national network comprised
of more than 1,100 credit union marketing and business development
professionals. Awards are given in each of 29 categories ranging from
advertising to community events and beyond.
St. Marys Bank won in the electronic marketing category for its entry,
Swipe Great Seats. Members were encouraged to use, or swipe their
St. Marys Bank Credit Card to be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of
three Red Sox prize packages. Our goal was to increase spending activity
and encourage use of our new card program, said Elizabeth Stodolski,
director of marketing. It was also to engage members in a fun, easy, but
meaningful way.
The Diamond Award competition is the most prestigious competition
for excellence in marketing and business development in the credit union
industry, said Michelle Hunter, chair of the CUNA Marketing & Business
Development Council. Credit unions that receive these awards should
be extremely proud of their accomplishments and know that their work
represents the very best examples of creativity, innovation, relevance, and
execution.
Award winners were recognized at the councils 21st annual
conference held March 12-15 in Orlando, Fla. For more information on
the Diamond Awards or to view the entire list of winners, go to www.
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Founded in Manchester, in 1908, St. Marys Bank is the rst credit union
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Jason Grosky Announces Run
for Rockingham County Attorney
Jason B. Grosky, Prosecuting Attorney for
the Salem Police Department, announced on
February 18, that he is running to become
Rockingham County Attorney.
Grosky, 37, R-Atkinson, is in his fth year as
a prosecutor for Salem Police. He has served
as the agencys sole prosecutor since January
2012 when budget cuts forced the department to
eliminate its second prosecutor position.
Grosky oversees the prosecution of all Salem
Police charges from felonies to driving offenses
brought before the 10th Circuit Court-Salem.
His ofce prosecuted more than 2,300 cases last
year. He manages at least 75 to 100 cases per
week, arguing and trying cases before judges in
Salem.
Im a prosecutor, not a politician, Grosky
said. As county attorney, I will be a prosecutor
rst and foremost, working with law enforcement
and arguing cases before judges and juries,
ghting for justice in the courtroom.
Among Groskys present duties is determining
which Salem cases get forwarded to the county
attorneys Ofce for grand jury indictment.
Salem accounts for more felony indictment cases
than any agency in the county, making up about
15 percent of the county attorneys caseload.
The county attorney oversees a staff including
19 prosecutors and prosecutes most felony cases
occurring within the countys 37 communities.
Community service is important to Grosky.
He has served as President of the Greater Salem
Bar Association since 2012, represents the
Town of Atkinson on the Timberlane Regional
School District Budget Committee and is a
Greater Salem Rotary Club member. Also, he
serves on the Board of Directors for Timberlane
junior football and is seventh-grade coach for
Timberlane Tornadoes youth football.
Grosky started his legal career as an assistant
district attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Before
starting his legal career, Grosky worked nearly a
decade as a reporter for The Eagle Tribune and
was a member of the newspapers 2003 Pulitzer
Prize winning reporting team.
He and his wife, Gretchen, have three
children.
More about Grosky can be found at:
grosky2014.com; facebook.com/grosky2014;
on Twitter @grosky2014 and view his campaign
announcement on YouTube.
Candidate for Rockingham County Attorney - Pat Conway
Patricia Pat Conway, a Republican Senior
Assistant Rockingham County Attorney, has
announced her candidacy for Rockingham County
Attorney.
I am a highly motivated, disciplined senior
prosecutor with extensive experience in
prosecuting cases in both the district and superior
courts along with management responsibilities
over attorneys and support staff, Pat said.
Pat has served the citizens of Rockingham
County for 15 years. She has been a lead
prosecutor since 2003. As lead prosecutor,
Pat handles some of the most challenging and
complicated felony cases in the county such as
sale of a controlled drug with death resulting,
home invasions, burglaries and aggravated
felonious sexual assaults.
She supervises attorneys and support staff,
serves as liaison between the Rockingham County
Attorneys Ofce and 10 police departments and
conducts grand jury for the Seacoast area. Pat
is responsible for training new prosecutors and
assists the County Attorney in making hiring, ring
and ofce policy decisions. In 2013 my ofce
prosecuted 2,147 cases. An increase of 490 cases
over 2012, Pat said.
Pat has been trained by the National District
Attorneys Association in trial advocacy,
the prosecution of drug cases and ofce
administration. She has received training from
the Attorney Generals Ofce, the American
Prosecutors Research Institute and the National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children in
prosecuting domestic violence, sexual abuse and
internet crimes against children.
I have the experience to insure that all cases
in Rockingham County are handled ethically and
appropriately. Crime devastates communities.
That is why it is imperative to have a strong
County Attorney who understands what it takes to
reduce crime and recidivism. A county attorney
who understands the importance of representing
the 35 towns and 2 cities in Rockingham County,
Pat said.
The county attorney must not only have
prosecutorial experience, but also the ability to
lead, manage a staff and oversee a budget of over
3 million dollars. I have the experience to insure
all facets of the job are handled ethically and
appropriately. I am the most qualied candidate
for the position, Pat said.
If elected, the citizens of Rockingham County
will have a County Attorney who has the integrity,
education, experience and maturity who will
continue to work hard to keep Rockingham
County a safe place to live and raise a family.
Pat graduated from Suffolk University Law
School and was admitted to the New Hampshire
bar in 1997. She resides in Salem with her
husband and two children.
Revaluation of Windham to Lowest Bidder
Pelham Fire Log
Monday, March 31: 12:47 a.m. Investigate re alarm activation,
Bridge Street. 12:14 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
3:17 p.m. Medical emergency, Bridge Street. 9:53 p.m. Medical
emergency, Marsh Road.
Tuesday, April 1: 5:35 a.m. Medical aid, Jericho Road. 10:01 a.m.
Water problem, Windham Road. 10:12 a.m. Medical emergency,
Nashua Road. 2:05 p.m. CO detector activation, Lawrence Corner
Road. 8:16 p.m. Medical emergency, Mammoth Road.
Wednesday, April 2: 3:05 a.m. Mutual aid to Hudson for station
coverage. 9:49 a.m. Water problem, Windham Road. 11:21 a.m.
Medical Aid, Bridge Street. 11:51 a.m. Investigate illegal burn,
Sherburne Road. 7:00 p.m. Odor investigation, Village Green.
Thursday, April 3: 9:41 a.m. Structure re, Dodge Road. 11:53 a.m.
Medical aid, Morgan Avenue. 1:59 p.m. Medical aid, Ledge Road.
2:37 p.m. Medical emergency, Morgan Avenue. 4:48 p.m. Medical
aid, Keyes Hill Road. 5:09 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
9:42 p.m. Medical emergency, Woekel Circle.
Friday, April 4: 4:34 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 8:33
p.m. Medical emergency, Arlene Drive. Saturday, April 5: 9:45 a.m.
Investigate permitted burn, Bridge Street. 2:24 p.m. Medical aid,
Bridge Street. 3:28 p.m. Medical emergency, Village Green. 5:08 p.m.
Medical emergency, Main Street. 5:15 p.m. Medical aid, Jericho Road.
10:49 p.m. Medical emergency, Hobbs Road.
Sunday, April 6: 5:45 a.m. CO detector activation, Blueberry Circle.
8:57 p.m. Medical assistance, Village Green.
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Exactly a year ago, 649 students attending Windham High School participated in a statewide risk
assessment. The data generated from that survey was received by local school administrators earlier this
year, and, according to Director of Guidance Julie Lichtmann, the risks being taken by these teenagers
are lower than the state average, but still too high. A total of 71 public high schools throughout New
Hampshire participated in last years survey.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg said that, although the survey was administered through the school
district, it is not solely a school issue. The issue is community-owned, Feneberg said. We need the
support of the whole community to counteract these issues. Thats where these kids live.
The spring of 2013 was the rst time the Youth Risk Behavior Survey was conducted at Windham High
School. Moving forward, plans are to do the survey every other year. Students have the option of not
participating in the survey if they or their parents so choose.
Lichtmann said the survey was administered at the high school simply because that is the location of
the targeted age group. This is not a report card of the school, she said. Lichtmann said the survey
results should be viewed as a tool to be used for positive changes, rather than considered as being a
blight on the communitys reputation. The survey results should be used by communities to develop
programs and policies to reduce risks and promote healthy behavior, she explained.
As for those who said they had been involved in substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol,
marijuana or prescription drugs, results statewide showed a level of 7.8 percent, while Windham High
School statistics show a level of 4.8 percent. Substance abuse appears to escalate gradually from the
ninth grade through 12th grade, particularly alcohol consumption.
Survey results show that the illegal use of drugs during their lifetime, thus far, is about 2 percent for
cocaine at Windham High School and 5.9 percent statewide. Reported heroin use among Windham
High School students is .9 percent, while statewide it is about 3 percent. Methamphetamines were used
by .9 percent of Windham High students and showed a 3.5 percent use statewide among this age group.
The survey shows the use of the designer drug known as Ecstasy at 3.1 percent for Windham High
and 7 percent statewide for high school students.
In reference to the perception of harm among high school students, the biggest fear was for the
negative effect of cigarettes, followed by the misuse of prescription drugs and alcohol abuse. The use of
marijuana appears to cause less anxiety among survey takers.
The evaluation of survey results pertaining to mental wellness is very alarming, Lichtmann said.
While statewide, 18.7 percent of students said they had considered harming themselves, that number
was about one-third lower among Windham High School students, coming in at 12.9 percent. Students
reporting feelings of sadness or hopelessness were 26.2 percent statewide and 24.3 percent for
Windham. Those who said they had considered suicide at one time or another showed 15.4 percent
statewide and 11.5 percent for Windham students. Of those surveyed statewide 6.9 percent had
actually attempted suicide, compared to 5.3 percent for Windham High School.
Lichtmann also said that she found survey results regarding safe driving habits as very concerning.
Statewide, 8.9 percent of students said they dont wear seatbelts while driving, compared to 4.2 percent
for Windham. A total of 18.4 percent of those surveyed statewide said they had ridden with a driver
who had been drinking. This compares to 11.7 percent for Windham students. Nearly 9 percent of
students statewide said they had driven a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, compared with 3.3
percent of those surveyed at Windham High School. As for driving while texting, neither students
statewide or in Windham are doing a very good job of staying safe. Statewide, a whopping 45 percent
of high school students text while driving. That percentage is only slightly smaller, coming in at 44
percent for those in Windham.
Physical violence and bullying were also among the issues tackled on the survey. According to the
results, 6 percent of high school students across New Hampshire feel unsafe at school or going to or
from school. Windhams statistics come in a bit higher, at 6.7 percent. Statewide, 5.9 percent of those
surveyed have been in a ght and were injured, while the same is true of 4.9 percent of Windham
high school students. Across the state, 7.8 percent of those surveyed have been in a ght at school,
compared to 5.8 percent in Windham. Bullying at school is calculated at 23.8 percent statewide, while,
in Windham, 17.4 percent of survey takers say they have been bullied at school.
The existence of electronic bullying isnt much better; with 18.9 percent of students statewide saying
they have experienced this and 14.7 percent of Windham High students reporting the same.
Dating violence is, reportedly, higher in Windham, at least in regard to being forced to perform
sexual acts. While 11.4 percent of those surveyed statewide said they had experienced such abuse, that
number is up to 12.2 percent in Windham. Statewide, 9.6 percent of
teens statewide said they had been hurt by a date, while 5.3 percent
of Windham survey takers reported being injured while on a date.
As for sexual behavior, 3.7 percent of those surveyed across New
Hampshire said they had sex for the rst time before age 13. That
percentage is 1.6 percent among Windham survey takers. Statewide,
62.7 percent said they use a condom during sex, while those numbers
climbed to 68.1 percent in Windham. Statewide, 42.3 percent have
had sexual relations. In Windham, that percentage is lower, at 28
percent.
Lichtmann said it is apparent that these risky behaviors decrease
when teenagers feel connected to their family and to the community-
at-large. In Windham, 61.1 percent of those surveyed said they feel
like they matter to others. That percentage is only 46.5 percent
statewide.
Moving forward, Lichtmann urges both school and community
organizations to continue developing substance abuse and mental
wellness programs Communication is essential, she said, along with
parent and community awareness. Plans for youth leadership training
and mentoring are also underway, as well as the development of a
community-wide committee; consisting of representatives from the re
and police departments, mental health agencies, court system, school
board, parents, students and other area organizations.
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Marcus Martin Baldwin
Marcus Martin Baldwin, 21, of Windham, passed away on April 1, 2014. Marcus was born in Nashua
on May 5, 1992, the beloved son of Nancy and the late David Baldwin. He attended the Windham
schools and graduated from Salem High School in 2010 where he excelled on both the basketball and
soccer teams. He pursued his studies in engineering at Merrimack College after
graduation. Marcus was residing in Palm Beach, FL at the time of his passing.
Marcus is survived by his mother, Nancy Baldwin; his brothers, Matthew of
Boston and Mitch of Windham. He also leaves his paternal grandmother, Marge
Baldwin of Niagara Falls, NY; as well as several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is also survived by a special friend, Bob Dion, who brought happiness to
Marcus by bringing joy into his mothers life.
Marcus passions were many. His love for the piano, sports (particularly
basketball), steamer and lobster dinners, and his many cherished friends was
obvious to all who knew him. But above all these, he loved his family. His
kind and loving spirit brought a special sunshine into their home whether he
was playing basketball with his brothers or enjoying one of the many summers
they spent together at Webster Lake. He was fun-loving and always found time to appreciate the simple
wonders life has to offer, sunsets being one of his favorites.
A funeral Mass was celebrated April 7 at St. Matthew Church, Windham followed by burial in
Cemetery on the Plain, Windham.
The Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, had care of the arrangements. To send a
message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
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Robert F. Faust, Jr.
Robert F. Faust, Jr., 67, of Windham, died unexpectedly April 1, 2014, at
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
He was born in Lawrence, MA, grew up and was educated in South Lawrence,
graduating from Lawrence High School in 1964. During high school Bob enlisted in
the U.S. Navy where he served during Vietnam. He was a resident of Windham for the
past 40 years.
Bob was a retired supervisor for Lucent Technologies, where he worked for
over 30 years. He was a member of the Massachusetts Locksmith Association.
He was an avid tennis player, wine maker, and enjoyed going to the gym. Bob
loved his local sports teams, including the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, Celtics and
University of New Hampshire Hockey. Bob enjoyed the simple things in life
such as picking up the paper every morning, making a great cup of coffee and
mowing the lawn. Most of all, family was most important to Bob, and he loved
being with them, especially his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Nancy (Foster) Faust of
Windham; children, Robert F. III and his wife Amy Faust of Raymond, Laurie
and her husband Shawn Lemire of Salem, and Jeffrey and his wife Michelle
Faust of Hudson; and grandchildren, Lauren, Megan, R.J., Carter, Jackson,
Haley, Camden, Samantha, Brandon, and Aaron.
A funeral Mass was celebrated April 5 at St. Patrick Church, Pelham. Burial followed in Cemetery on
the Plain, Windham.
In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittseld, MA 01202.
The Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, had care of the arrangements. To send a
message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
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Application information forms are now available for the Windham
Garden Clubs 2014 Nancy Surette Memorial scholarships.
Two $1,000 awards will be given to students pursuing studies in the
life sciences, including horticulture, biology, marine biology, botany,
conservation, landscape architecture, forestry and other related elds.
Applicants may be high school seniors, already matriculated college
students or mid-life career changers, all residents of Windham or
immediate family of active non-resident club members.
The awards honor the memory of Nancy Surette, club co-founder,
who left a successful 25-year career at Digital to obtain an honors
degree from UNH in horticultural technology.
She founded a landscape design company, with the Searles
Chapel a prime project example, and led Windhams Conservation
Commission in saving many valuable properties.
Application forms may be found at Windham Town Hall, the
Nesmith Library, Windham High School, Bishop Guertin High School,
The Derryeld School, Central Catholic High School or on line at
www.windhamgardenclub.com.
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A Golden Moment for Pelham Teen with National Aerials Win
submitted by Cindy Carignan
Alec Carignan, an 18 year old from Pelham, just
won the national title at the USANA U.S. Freestyle
Aerial Championships at Deer Valley, Utah. This
is the biggest U.S. freestyle event of the year. Alec
completed two jumps with his two personal best
scores to grab the gold. He recently earned the
opportunity as one of the top-four males under 19 to
represent the United States in Italy in Junior Worlds
March 26. Unfortunately, he had a rough jump and
did not reach the podium as he had hoped. However,
coming back and winning the national aerial title was
a great way to end the season. It was extra special
because it was on the 12th anniversary of his fathers
death. In addition to the national title, Alec has
stood atop the podium at three North America events
this season: a third place in Val St. Come, Canada,
followed by second- and rst-place nishes in Lake
Placid, N.Y. Alec currently trains with FLY Freestyle,
but is hopeful this win, along with his other podium
nishes this season, will earn him a spot on the U.S.
Freestyle Ski Team for the 2014-2015 season.
Aerials is a sport in which skiers take off from
a ramp and soar 50 feet into the air, trying to t
as many twists and ips as possible into their four
seconds aboveground, before going for a clean
landing. Training is very repetitive with an athlete making hundred
of jumps into water before being qualied to compete the jump on
snow. Athletes train about 10 hours a day in the summer between
the trampolines, water ramping and conditioning. The winter is
spent transitioning those jumps to snow for the competitions at a
national, North American (NorAm), or World Cup level. It is a sport
where, despite the tough international competition, athletes pull for
each other to do their best. Being an aerialist is like being in one
big family. Aerialists train together, eat together, travel together, and
compete together.
Alecs background from his mothers perspective:
Alec was on skis by the time he was 2. By the time he was 7, he
was procient on both a snowboard and skis. He was constantly
building jumps in the back yard to propel himself off and spent
hours jumping on the trampoline.
He always had a natural ability for balance and a lot of
determination. He took his training wheels off his bike and taught
himself how to ride his bike when he was 2 years old after he saw
me helping his older sister learn to ride a bike but was told he was
too young. He proved me wrong!
When Alec was 4, he visited the Olympic Training Center in Lake
Placid with our family. As he watched the aerialists practicing their
jumps into the swimming pools, he tugged on his daddys sleeve
and said, Daddy, I want to do that! Daddy replied, You can do
anything you want when you are older. To which Alec replied, I
dont want to wait, I want to start right now! Little did his parents
know at that time, he would do just that.
Alec always was interested in freestyle skiing. Alecs father passed
away when Alec was 6. Shortly thereafter Alec asked me to join a
freestyle ski team. As a single mother with three young children I
did not feel I could support him in a sport that requires a sizeable
nancial investment as well as every weekend from Thanksgiving
until mid-March. I put him in gymnastics instead. He was a natural
and was very successful in the sport, earning podiums and making
it to Regionals every year. However his dream was still freestyle
skiing. It was near the end of the winter season he turned 13 that I
nally caved in and took him to ski with the Attitash Freestyle team
for the day to see if he was a good candidate for their program. A
the end of the day when I picked him up I was surprised to hear that
Alec was beyond what they taught since he could
already do inverted aerials. Alec was referred to
Nick Preston, the well-known freestyle coach out of
Waterville Valley. Nick suggested I put Alec in the
water ramp camps he ran by Freestyle America at
the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid over the
summer to see his potential. I did just that, driving
back and forth to Lake Placid every weekend that
summer. It was the rst weekend there watching Alec
jump into the water that I realized I was sitting on
the same benches we had sat on years earlier when
Alec said he wanted to do ski tricks into the pool.
It brought tears to my eyes, knowing he had nally
achieved his rst goal! If only his father could see
him.
The previous year we had attended the U.S. Junior
National Freestyle Competition. We never dreamed
Alec would have earned the invitation to compete
the following year and actually came in 34th. The
summer Alec was 14 he was invited to live and train
at the Olympic Training Center for the summer under
Wes Preston. The following season he competed
regionally and moved up in ranking. At the end of
the summer he was 15, Alec had a choice to make,
stay in Lake Placid and train there or move to Park
City, Utah, and train with FLY Freestyle at the Utah
Olympic Park (the home of the US Freestyle Ski Team. So at 15,
Alec moved to Park City to pursue his dreams, living with members
of the US Freestyle Ski Team. It was scary having a 15 year old live
on his own in a city I had not even been to, but he was responsible
and dedicated. In the summer, training lasts about 10 hours a day:
four hours of water ramps, four hours of trampoline and two hours of
workout. His coaches and team became his second family. He was
being trained by some of the best aerialists and coaches in the world.
His ranking improved enough to now compete internationally. He
continued to move up the ranks each year.
Winning Nationals is a result of many years of hard work and
sacrice for Alec and his family. Alecs two sisters and mother live
in Pelham. He is just completing his junior year at Virtual Learning
Academy Charter School, an on-line New Hampshire charter school
that allows students a exible education schedule. This allowed
Alec to continue his high school education while still training and
competing with the goal of attaining his dreams.
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Working Hard and Improving Key to Windham Tracks Growth
by Jacob Gagnon
The Windham High School Track program is growing. That
growth, combined with a perpetual focus on improvement and hard
work, has helped the Jaguars become an increasingly competitive
squad in the state.
We try not to set goals with times in mind or anything like that.
Our aspirations are always to work hard and improve, said Head
Coach Ryan OConnor. With that, the times will come.
That mindset, along with the Jaguars continued success in their
young existence, has led to Windham elding the biggest track
team it has ever had this season. Two athletes, in particular, will
be leading the charge this season. On the girls end, junior Kristen
Tilley, who earned a New England Championship Tournament berth
last season, hopes to nish stronger this year in the 800-meter run.
For the boys side, senior Brandon Dreyfess hopes to earn his way
into the postseason in the 100-meter run. We are led by New
England Championship-caliber athletes, said OConnor. Those
two are my key performers right now.
With leadership from those upperclassmen, the younger athletes
on the team will get an opportunity to learn and gain valuable
experience to continue Windham tracks growth as a program.
Were looking forward to this year because we have a good blend
of talent. We have strong senior leadership and we also have what I
think is our strongest freshmen class to date, said OConnor.
The biggest lesson that Tilley, Dreyfess and Coach OConnor will
be able to teach the younger track athletes is that success is like an
iceberg; while the accomplishments may be evident and visible,
it is the hard work that no one sees below the surface that keeps
everything aoat. The coaching philosophy has always been that,
in order for the payoff to be visible on the track, you have to do the
work that no one sees. That includes gutting it out in practices, the
maintenance work, and the work in the weight room as well, said
OConnor. Those are the things that get you to that nal product
that are the most important.
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by Marc Ayotte
Optimism reigns supreme
on the grounds of Pelham
High School as athletes are in
the midst of their preseason
practices in preparation for
the spring sports season.
Several teams look to repeat
their playoff runs of a year
ago with baseball, softball
and boys lacrosse leading
the way. Additionally,
the boys and girls track
and eld teams look to
exceed last years overall
performance on the heels
of an excellent indoor track
session this past winter.
Softball
Coach Todd Lozeau enters his seventh year at the helm of the Lady
Pythons who return for their second year in Division II after making
a loud splash in its inaugural campaign. Pelhams promising year
is highlighted by the return of a senior strong team led by four-year
varsity starters Hannah Paitchel (batted .440), Jordan Parece (1.90
ERA), Elissa Mogauro (.325 average), and Chantel Rousseau along
with Julia Barsalou and Erin Long. All six have been a big part of
turning this program around, noted a condent Lozeau who while
acknowledging divisional mainstays Campbell High and Farmington,
added; we really think were the team to beat.
After posting both the rst playoff win and best team record since
2004, Pelham will be adding depth to last seasons lineup with
promising newcomers in the form of Sarah Ratcliffe and Shannon
Morin. Junior Kelsey Grimard will return for her third year as the
Snakes starting catcher, and classmate Sarah Jane Spicer, who batted
.350 last season, returns to give Pelham some punch at the plate.
Also returning for the Pythons will be juniors Sarah Ferreira and
Alyssa Paradis along with sophomores Olivia Poff and Page Spansos.
Im excited, revealed Lozeau of his teams prospects, adding
their attitude is phenomenal; they realize what we can accomplish
this year. In showcasing arguably one of the best batteries in the
division with Parece in the circle and Grimard receiving, along with
an improving defense, the Python coach said with enthusiasm; you
can do serious damage.
Baseball
The 90-foot base paths promise to bring as much enthusiasm and
success as does the girls program. The Pythons are returning seven
starters from last seasons team, which despite a mediocre regular
season record, got hot when it counted, making it to the divisional
semi-nals before their season came to a close. The Snakes will
be led by seniors Chris Benjamin, Ryan Frank, Chris Gamble,
Mike Pelletier, Dan Spicer (C), and Jake Vaiknoras (C) along with
sophomore Cam DeLoreto.
Promising newcomers for Coach Billy Beauchesnes Snakes will
feature seniors Joe Slattery and Tyler Foye while also boasting a host
of freshmen, including Nick Hamel, Erik Olson, Josh Harris, Zach
Koch, and Brian Lambert. Listed as a rst-year player on the PHS
diamond, Slattery, who quarterbacked the football team and ran
the offense on the Python hardwood, is an excellent athlete. He
also possesses tremendous leadership qualities, and will certainly
be a welcome addition to the Pelham lineup. Along with Vaiknoras
and Frank, who are also talented players and leaders, the three are
expected to lead the Snakes deep into the playoffs again this season.
According to Beauchesne, key factors to a successful season will
be: nding team identity early on in the season, building on playoff
and tournament experience from last season, versatility of players,
and consistent starting pitching. Putting together a formidable 1-2
punch on the hill, the coaching staff has complete condence in
pitchers Chris Benjamin and Ryan Frank. Benji and Frank - either
one of them can ll the number-one role, expressed the Python
coach who is in his third season as the PHS skipper. Additionally
on the mound, Beauchesne noted another key pitching component;
Chris Gamble worked all winter long, throwing tremendously
during the off season. In save scenarios, Spicer whose gun and
defensive prowess make him a force behind the plate, will also be
spending some late innings on the mound; Spice will be huge in
relief, expressed Beauchesne.
Track & Field
In his fourth year as head coach, the always upbeat and
energetic Don Mullen offered; although we had a very successful
campaign last year, this year stands to be Pelham tracks best yet.
Substantiating his optimism will be the returning of no less than a
combined 17 letter winners between the two teams. In addition
to a solid core of returning
athletes, newcomers to the
sport continue to grow the
program; We have over
70 kids come out for spring
track. When I got here four
years ago, we had around
20. I am happy the kids are
enjoying track, conveyed
Mullen.
Admitting the boys
squad lost several good
athletes to graduation,
Mullen countered; but
we have a great leader and
statewide hurdle leader in
Sutton Bradbury-Koster.
Additionally, Mullen sang
the praises of other athletes
wearing the Python blue;
Kyle Couture is also one of the best pole vaulters in the state at
12 feet and will go higher. Joey Halpin and Jared Hannon will do
very well in the jumps. Dom Branco is developing into a very good
thrower. I am also hopeful that newcomers Kellan Brodur, Victor
Romeo and Nolan Duffy will score some points for us this year.
On the ladies side of the ledger, Mullen indicated that Katelyn
Surpenant, Skyler Goss, Alana Eschbach, Alexandria Papadimoulis,
Brooke Paradis Shannen Arseneault, Shaylyn Harrington and Morgan
Pinksten will be leading the team this spring. Specically in the
eld events, Coach Mullen added; We are particularly strong in the
throws with Alana, Minta Notini and Shyanne Skinner. The 100m
HH team is very strong with the likes of Skyler Goss (third in state
indoor), Pinksten, Paradis, and Rachel Romeo. Regarding Goss
continued improvement, Mullen offered; Skyler is becoming an all-
around track athlete with hurdles, pole vault, all jumps and relays.
And venturing into his soothsayer role, Mullen offered; Brooke and
Katelyn will be there in the state meet in the 300m hurdles.
Boys Lacrosse
The Pythons will have a different look this season as Matt Regan
has stepped aside and will no longer be patrolling the Snakes
sidelines. Regans run as head coach with the Pythons lasted six
years; making four nal four appearances and receiving a Coach of
the Year Award during that span.
Interestingly, an experienced Joe Young will be replacing Regan;
having jumped ship from rival Windham in hopes of leading the
Pythons back to Stellos Stadium. According to Young, Pelham
returns an athletic defense for the 2014 year. Nick Gonsalves
and Mikey Calistro will lead the way with brothers Tommy and
Jay Gleason helping to solidify that unit, noted the new head of
PHS LAX. There will be a new goalie in the cage for the Pythons;
sophomore Collin Duff-Marsh who is athletic and makes great
decisions.
The attack will be led by junior Luke Tracy who will be partnered
with hockey scoring sensation Dustin Lubinger as well as Kevin
Sabine. This has been the most balanced attack I have coached at
the high school level, expressed Young. The mideld will be led by
soccer standout and senior speedster Harley Kearney. The depth at
mideld is a bright spot for (us). Nick Wolfrom, Devon Russell, Eric
Guinasso, Trevor Gagnon, Connor Tierney, Justin Beecher and Mark
Edwards will all chip in one way or the other, acknowledged Young.
With respect to seizing the moment offered to him by PHS Athletic
Director Todd Kress, Young said; The team as a whole is athletic and
the work ethic is there for this group to do great things this year. As
their coach I am very excited and honored.
Girls Tennis
On the tennis courts, ladies coach Di Thomas is pleased to have
all of her players returning for another season. With a successful
season in sight, Thomas offered; Im very impressed and pleased
how much Taylor Foulds, Kate Coulter, Sarah Yeaton and Allison
Blanchard have improved since last season. All of them were very
determined to excel with their tennis skills by taking lessons over the
summer - and it showed.
According to Coach Thomas, the top-2 seeded players this season
will be senior co-captain Lisa Yeaton (number 1) and Junior Valerie
Tocco, who each moved up a slot from last years rankings. Yeaton
and Tacco will also team up to represent the Lady Pythons on the
court as the number 1 seed in doubles action. Co-captain Allyson
Masson (number 4 singles, last year) will be seeded #3 this season
with Mary Hammar moving up two seeds this year to play in the
number-4 slot. Allyson Masson and Mary Hammar will be seeded
number-2 doubles. Rounding out the scheduled players for opening
day, the number-5 singles position this year will be lled by Jenny
Marcoux and holding down the number-6 singles position will be
sophomore Taylor Foulds, who stepped up nicely after not seeing
any action last season; Marcoux and Foulds will be seeded number-3
doubles.
Girls Lacrosse
After a dismal 0-14 season in 2013, things can only get better for
Coach Kaite Carmodys girls lacrosse ensemble. With 12 players
graduating from last years roster, the Lady Pythons are faced with
a boatload of newcomers. We have a very young team this year, I
am looking forward to getting these girls to mold together as one, so
that we have a successful next few years, offered Carmody, who has
been coaching for eight years and is in her third year as head coach
at PHS.
One bright spot for the Lady Pythons will be the return of Juniors
Brooke Paradis, Heather Defranzo, Jaris Dargue, Lauren Diprizio
to go along with Windham High transfer, senior Kaylie Apkarian.
Included in the young defensive unit will be Jordyn Chase as well
as a pair of underclassmen playing between the pipes; Sophomore
Clara Duff-Marsh and Freshman Shea Kingsley.
Players and coaches of the 2014 PHS girls softball team
Players and coaches of the 2014 PHS boys lacrosse team
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Pitching Anchors Windham Baseball Squad in 2014
by Jacob Gagnon
Great pitching is a powerful commodity at all levels in baseball.
The teams with the best pitching often vie for a championship as
each season winds to a close. This season, one of the Jaguars main
strengths will be on the mound.
The success of the Windham High School baseball team, led by
Head Coach Jason Matthews, in the 2014 season is dependent on
the performances of two of the strongest pitchers in the state: Jeff
Peterson and Adam Dolan.
Peterson, a senior co-captain along with Connor Whittemore,
has already committed to play baseball next year
for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Division I collegiate
program. We are expecting a lot of things from Peterson this year
on the mound as our ace, said Matthews. That being said we
are expecting just as much out of Adam Dolan as our other senior
starting pitcher. Dolan is coming into the 2014 season with more
condence following a tremendous effort on the mound in 2013 in
which he became one of the Jaguars premier, go-
to pitchers, along with Peterson. Dolan is also a
talent defensively when he is not pitching along
with new junior co-captain Kellin Bail.
Rounding out the starting pitching staff will
be Will Bresnehan and Connor Hopkins. Kevin
Anderson, Greg Macary, Chris Murphy, Ryan
Hardacre, Josh Gallagher and Zach Byers will
all provide relief pitching for Windham High
School. I feel we are fairly deep with pitching
this year which hopefully carries us very far into
the tournament, said Matthews. We are very
fortunate to have two extremely talented senior
starting pitchers.
Windham will also nd strength at the plate
this season. After losing only a single starting
player due to graduation, the Jaguars will return a
more experienced squad. Patrolling the outeld
will be returning starter and All-State player,
sophomore Connor Hopkins. We are starting this
season with the goal of improving our last year
showing in the semi-nal state tournament game,
said Matthews. Our goal this year is a state
championship.
Matthews, along with assistant coaches Derek
Lee and Artie Mullen, will not only focus on this
seasons success. While a state title is the ultimate
goal, the Jaguars coaching staff will also plan
for the future. Windham, for the rst time since
the inception of the high school, has added a
freshman team to begin development of younger
players and future contributors. This is a very
big addition, allowing us to further develop our
younger players and align with our philosophy
of strengthening the younger classes who are the
future of our program, said Matthews.
Whether or not the 2014 season yields
championship results, the Jaguars baseball team
has a prominent future ahead of them.

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