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by AJ Dickinson
Pelham Parks and Recreation once again hosted its annual Easter Egg Hunt on the
village green Saturday, April 12 where thousands gathered in the spirit of the holiday.
Organized by Pelham Parks and Recreation and Crossroads Church, who provided
the many kid friendly bounce houses for the afternoon, the event
was a wonderful way for families across Pelham to enjoy the
upcoming Easter holiday on what seemed like the rst
glimpse of spring.
Crossroads Church, who has become known for its
involvement in such events as the Pelham Community
Spirit Groups annual July 3 Independence Day
celebration during the summer months, has been
combining forces with Pelham Parks and Recreation for
the past ve years to provide a more efcient and cost
effective way of supporting town events and to raise money
for various charitable organizations. This year the church was
expecting donations to help support a newly founded school in
Tanzania, Africa that aims to offer a free education to less fortunate
woman and children who reside in the third world country.
The sun was shining bright on that Saturday morning as children
could be seen enjoying the many activities provided from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., such as the bounce houses, face painting and the eagerly
awaited Easter egg hunt.
by Jillian DiPersio,
Windham High School Intern
As performers, we constantly search for
moments that take our breath away. These
are the ones that we use to measure all
our other performances because they are
the moments in which we connect with
audiences and truly share our passions.
This past weekend, I was fortunate enough
to share one of these moments with the
other members of the Windham High
School band and our director, Jared
Cassedy, as we performed at Carnegie Hall.
In the past three years, I have witnessed
and have been a part of the WHS Concert
Band as we have done, after only four
years of existence, what is considered
nearly impossible. In spring 2012, we
traveled to New York for the World Strides
Heritage Festival. After receiving top scores
and high accolades, we were invited to
the Festival of Gold at Orchestra Hall in
Chicago. We attended the festival last year
and, after receiving the highest score in the
festival again, were invited to apply for the
Festival at Carnegie Hall. Receiving one of
the highest scores in the nation based on
the tape we submitted, we were accepted.
The entire journey was simply one
amazing experience after another, all
culminating in the nal performance at
Carnegie Hall on Saturday afternoon. Our
trip began on Thursday, April 17. When
we arrived in New York City we headed
off the trip by attending the off-Broadway
production STOMP. Most of us did not
know what to expect, only having heard
that it was a percussion show. It was more
than that. The eight cast members each
took on a persona, and though there was
no story line, you could see character
interactions and unspoken witticisms
alongside the amazing percussive
spectacle. Sophomore Mary Fennessey
says, apart from our performance at
Carnegie Hall, STOMP was her favorite
part of the trip. I didnt expect it to be
funny, she says. It was an overall fun
experience.
The next day was packed. We started off
in the early morning to catch the water taxi
to Liberty Island and then to Ellis Island.
As we approached Lady Liberty, I could
just imagine my great-grandfather seeing
Americas shores for the rst time.
After returning to land and getting
lunch, it was time to attend a production
of Les Misrables on Broadway. It was
an astonishing performance and a
favorite event for many. Senior Timothy
Raymond describes it as a jaw-dropping,
unbelievable performance. It was
inspiring, emotional and effectively
depleted my purses supply of tissues.
Just about anyone in the band will tell
you, however, that even among all these
amazing experiences, Saturdays
Easter Egg Hunt
on The Village Green
The Performance of a Lifetime
Four year old Madisyn and 2 year old Colin McLaughlin.
Four year old Morgan Burris
Ava Deamato (3), Katherine Carroll (7), Lia Bretton (9), and Alexis Koutrobis (7).
Four year old Brandon Tellier. Michael Croaft, Marla Soref, Asher Soref (2), and Debbie Croaft. One year old Autumn Paguette. Four year old Kyle Gurchov
Tree year old Bayden Murphy.
Staff photos by AJ Dickinson
Te band in front of the Statue of Liberty
Band students surprising Mr. Cassedy with a standing ovation
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by Barbara OBrien
Following one of the most acrimonious meetings in recent years,
the majority of Windham School Board members voted to halt any
further investigation into the condition of the modular classrooms
located at Golden Brook School and to stop any additional spending
on renovations.
The 3 to 2 decision came after hours of wrangling, not only among
school board members themselves, but even more so by members of
the public who attended the April 15 meeting. The decision to scrap
the proposed renovations was not a popular one among some in
attendance, while others were very supportive. Voting on the motion
not to spend any further time, money or resources on repairing the
14-year-old portable classrooms were Chairman Jerome Rekart and
board members Michael Joanis and Rob Breton. Voting against the
motion, were Vice Chairman Dennis Senibaldi and board member
Ken Eyring.
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Windham resident Kevin Waterhouse is a long-time member of
the NH Retail Grocers Association and business owner as well as
being one of Windhams State Representatives. Recently he was
honored to be asked to speak about balancing family, running a
successful business and life as a legislator. I was thrilled to be
asked to speak at the NH Retail Grocers Government Day, said a
smiling Waterhouse.
As part of that program, the NH Retail Grocers Associations
Spirit of America award is given every year. John Dumais,
President and CEO of the NH Retail Grocers Association and its
subsidiary Retail Grocers Service Corporation, has led this 850
member strong organization as they work toward a better future
for retail grocers, but also recognize leaders in the eld. This
award is the culmination of a yearly search for the person who
best personies the best in America, not only in business but also
in giving back to the community.
Waterhouse said he was sitting in the audience and listening
to the accomplishments of this years awardee when he suddenly
realized they were talking about him. I was amazed. I didnt
know I was getting it. I was listening to the words when suddenly
I realized it was going to a state representative and I was the only
state representative in the audience.
Dumais said that Waterhouse exemplied all the best things
about running a successful business and still remembered his
community. Although Kevin has retired now from his business,
he remains an active member of the organization and continues to
volunteer in his community. He represents the type of person that
we want to win this award.
Waterhouse, who managed to recover from his surprise that he
was getting the award, spoke to the group. He said that he was
humbled to receive the award and would forever be honored that
he earned this years award.
Waterhouse doesnt plan to seek re-election to the House of
Representatives, but isnt done volunteering. He is going to run
instead for County Commissioner. Its time for a change and
I think that I can offer a lot to the people in my county so Im
running. People will still see my name on the ballot as I expect to
stay very active in my community.
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A local teen at Austin Preparatory School has
been selected as a 2014 Scholar-Athlete by the
National Football Foundation.
Senior Jonathan Saurman of Pelham is one of
only 3,300 students from across the country to
receive this honor. More than 400,000 students
were nominated. Criteria for the award include, but
are not limited to, academic achievement, athletic
accomplishments and community leadership.
At Austin Prep, Jonathan is president of the
student body and was captain of the varsity football
team last fall. He was nominated by football Head Coach Bill Maradei.
Jonathan will be a head table guest at the foundations annual banquet
on May 4 at the Boston-Newton Marriott hotel in Newton, MA. He is
only the fourth player from Austin Prep to win this award in the last 20
years.
Pelham resident Jessica Pappagianopoulos was inducted into the
Lambda Epsilon Sigma Honor Society at the recent Scholars Celebration
at Stonehill College on April 2.
The Lambda Epsilon Sigma is Stonehills Honor Society. The purpose of
the society is to recognize and promote scholarship. Juniors and seniors
who have attained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average are invited
to apply for consideration. Acceptance into the society is based on
evidence of academic achievement, of a pursuit of learning that extends
beyond the classroom environment and of an ability to communicate
effectively through writing. Additionally, in order to be inducted into
the society, the student must be recommended by faculty both from the
students major and from outside of the students major.
Pappagianopoulos, a member of the Class of 2015, was also recently
inducted into the Psi Chi Honor Society. The Psi Chi Honor Society
encourages, stimulates and maintains excellence in scholarship and
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by Lynne Ober
If you are confused about how to navigate the roundabouts in
Pelham, stop by any town ofce. According to Planning Director
Jeff Gowan, there are brochures in every town ofce that can help
motorists navigate the roundabouts, or you can call the planning
ofce at 635-7811.
Gowan recently updated selectmen on the progress for
the second roundabout. With heavy spring rain, a couple of
construction days have been lost which led to a delay in the
construction.
Selectmen discussed the trafc pattern during construction
and Gowan explained that the trafc pattern would be changing
frequently in order to accommodate a number of construction
tasks. He also said that motorists might encounter delays during
the construction, but that the majority of the construction would
be nished in late July if there were no more weather delays.
However, the nal top coat on the road might not be nished by
that time.
Selectmen were concerned that construction would lag into
September and interfere with Old Home Day. However, Gowan
told selectmen that there should not be any complications at that
time. However, if any club is planning to hold a road race, the
event planner should coordinate with Pelham Police about the
possible need for detours.
Board of Selectmen Chairman Ed Gleason reminded the board
that they should also be mindful about Memorial Day activities
and the July 4th celebration as both cause heavier than normal
trafc in the area.
Acting Town Administrator Joe Roark said they will coordinate
with the VFW commander regarding Memorial Day, and Gowan
said he would make Continental Construction aware of both
events as well.
Gleason said he hoped that the conduits out to the roundabout
for electricity and water would occur sooner rather than later. He
said they still had to identify what source would be used for water
and when they wanted electricity.
Roark suggested having two municipal taps with Pennichuck
close to the roundabouts. He said he could work with Gowan
to contact Pennichuck to nd out the process for this. Roark
thought that it would be easy to jump the lights from the Village
Green to the town roundabout. He said they would probably
have to get a meter off a pole for the center roundabout. He
said he and Gowan would coordinate on this project as well.
Selectmen agreed with both action items and requested that Roark
coordinate and let them know the results.
Gleason was concerned about the amount of dust that any
construction job can raise and conrmed that Continental would
wet the work area to limit the amount of dust in the air. Gowan
said they routinely watered the area down but also offered to
continue to remind them.
There was a brief discussion regarding the rock wall along
the front of Village Green. Gowan reported that he walked the
site with Rick Baer of Continental and Brian Wilmont of the
Department of Transportation. He said the rock wall that went
along the fog line needed to be lined up to maintain consistent
shoulder width and said he would see if Continental will take care
of realigning the wall.
When Gleason asked if the lighting was all established, Roark
said Fire Chief Midgley contacted him regarding a light pole that
was removed as part of the roundabout in front of the municipal
building. He said Chief Midgley would like to work on a plan
with Tim Zelonis and D.E.M. Electric to possibly relocate that
light pole to the exit at the Fire Station which was currently dimly
lit. Roark commented the light pole removed during the rst
roundabout was decorative and matched the others within the
Village Green.
When Gleason questioned where the cost for moving the light
would come from, Roark responded that he would get an estimate
for relocating the light and having it connected.
Selectman Hal Lynde wanted to know the timeframe time frame
that the portion of Old Bridge Street would be closed down and
trafc diverted to Acorn.
Gowan believed the trafc pattern would be adjusted near
the end of the April, pending no more weather delays. He
commented that while the process would be a little challenging
over the next couple months, the end was in sight, and trafc
would soon ow smoothly with all construction completed.
Motorists are Seeing Double as
Second Roundabout Gets Constructed
Pelhams Liz McCabe
to Compete in Mrs. United
States Pageant
submitted by Elizabeth McCabe, Mrs. New Hampshire 2014
Liz McCabe of Pelham is the new Mrs.
New Hampshire 2014 and is excited to be
competing on stage in Las Vegas on July
25, in the Mrs. United States Pageant! The
pageant contestants are judged on their ability
to integrate intellect and beauty. Elizabeth
works for a top Healthcare IT company that
has given her an opportunity to travel the
world and proudly represent businesswomen.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree
from the University of New Hampshire and
a masters degree in Health Management
from Suffolk University, where she graduated
with highest honors. Elizabeth is using her
platform Start Smart Parenting to raise
awareness in her community on the benets
of early childhood intervention services. She
is passionately involved with the Easter Seals program, an organization near
and dear to Elizabeths heart, where her daughter is a thriving recipient.
Elizabeth married her husband, John, at Searles Castle in Windham in
2011. Today, they reside in Pelham with their young daughter, Brooke.
Elizabeth is seeking your support on her quest to becoming Mrs. United
States. She will be one of 50 women from around the country competing for
the title. You can visit her website at www.mrsnh2014.com.
Waterhouse Awarded Spirit of America
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Surplus Funds will be Used
for School Repairs
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members unanimously approved spending $611,438 in surplus funds to
complete various maintenance and renovation projects at three of the districts four schools, plus needed
repairs at the SAU 95 building on Route 111.
Based on a proposal by Business Administrator Adam Steel, the funds to be used for the maintenance
work include approximately $399,000 that remains unspent from the current (2013-2014) school year,
which ends on June 30, as well as an estimated $419,000 in money received in rebates from the Local
Government Center (LGC) for excess health insurance premiums. The LGC was ordered by Superior
Court to refund the excess money last year. The district is fortunate to have some nancial exibility to
offset these expenses, Steel said. All of these projects are included in the school districts capital needs
assessment plan.
Repair work approved by the school board on April 15 by a vote of 5 to 0 includes:
Roof repairs to Windham Center School - $277,850
Roof repairs to Windham Middle School - $70,000
Repairs to the backstop at Windham Middle School - $9,192
Rebuilding burner at Windham Center School -
$5,000
Replacing classroom heating units at Golden Brook
School - $75,400
Replacing re alarm panel at SAU building - $9,500
Repairing caulking and ashing at Golden Brook
School - $36,650
Cosmetic repairs to SAU building - $5,972
Roof repairs to SAU building - $8,741
Replacement of ooring in cafeteria at Golden Brook
School - $31,106
Re-pointing of bricks and trim at Windham Center
School - $74,527.
In addition to the money earmarked for the above
projects, Steel also reported that the cost of health
insurance for employees will be decreasing by roughly
six percent, which will result in savings to taxpayers of
approximately $294,500 during the 2014-2015 school
year.
Starting with the following school year (2015-2016),
Steel is recommending that the school board put
forth an annual warrant article (capital reserve fund)
asking voters to approve a specic amount of money
to be used for maintenance projects as spelled out
in the capital needs assessment. The advantage of
this approach is the high level of transparency and
accountability built into the process; one that will allow
the public to maintain a high level of participation in
the project, Steel said. Alternatively, the school board
could elect to account for the maintenance items each
year as part of the annual budget process.
Now that the spending was approved for this years
projects, school ofcials will be soliciting multiple bids
on each of the projects. Once received, the bids will be
reviewed by the full school board at a future meeting.
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Inaugural Citizens Police Academy Gets Underway
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Police Chief Gerald Lewis has wanted to conduct a
citizens police academy for a long time. That goal was nally realized
earlier this month, thanks to the efforts of Sergeant Bryan Smith.
Sergeant Smith worked diligently putting together the nine-week
program; the purpose of which is to provide knowledge about the
workings of the department to local residents.
Sergeant Smith has worked for the Windham Police Department for
the past nine years. He was actually the rst ofcer hired after Lewis
assumed the duties of police chief. Smith, who is currently nishing
up his masters degree, is also a member of the area sniper team and
serves as one of the departments accident reconstruction experts.
Lewis described Smith as a great police ofcer. Hes one of our go-
to guys, no matter what we need, Lewis said of Smith. When hiring
new ofcers, these days, its the attributes Smith possesses that Lewis
says he is looking for in others. Lewis was hired as Windhams police
chief in 2005, after having served on the police department in South
Windsor, Connecticut for 25 years. Lewis said South Windsor is a
community that is
very similar to the
Town of Windham.
Joining Chief
Lewis and Sergeant
Smith for the very
rst Windham
Citizens Police
Academy were
19 area residents,
some of whom
are retirees,
some of whom
are considering
a career in law
enforcement and
others who just
want an inside
view of how the
police department
functions on a
day-to-day basis.
Many of those
in attendance
admitted to having
a fascination
with TV dramas
focusing on crime
and punishment.
While much of
police work could
be described as
routine, with
20,000 cases
being handled by
Windham Police
on an annual basis,
there is also a great
deal of drama.
During the
rst session of
the academy,
participants were
given a tour of the
Windham Police
Department, a
facility that is
nearly 18 years
old, but is often
still referred to as
the new police
station by long-
time residents.
We are open
24 hours a day,
365 days per
year, Lewis said.
This place has
undergone a lot
of wear and tear
since it was built.
We are constantly
working to make
things more
efcient around
here, he said,
explaining that budget constraints often cause delays in upgrades and
repairs. Were always looking for free stuff, Lewis quipped, putting
in a plug for donations. Among recent donations cited were a large
screen TV for the conference room and multiple new snow tires for
some of the police cruisers.
During the tour of the departments records room, Lewis
commented on the large amount of paperwork that needs to be
maintained for years, even though some things can be digitalized.
Some records have to be kept forever, Lewis explained, those
involving arson or deaths in particular. Records are the foundation
of what we do, Lewis said. Weve got reams and reams of stuff in
here. When questioned about any cold cases that the department
has in its records, Lewis recalled a hit and run accident that occurred
in 1982, on Route 28, in front of the
bowling alley in which a 12-year-old
girl was killed. No one has been
arrested in the incident, but no case
is ever dead, so to speak, Lewis said.
Lewis also spoke about the police departments very own full-
time prosecutor, Heather Newell. She does a tremendous job for
us, Lewis commented. Newell prosecutes criminal, juvenile and
motor vehicle cases. Heather is very well respected in the legal
community, he said. Other towns want to steal her away from us,
but Im not going to let that happen.
Another question posed to Lewis was in regard to the most
common infraction seen in Windham. That would be motor vehicle
incidents, Lewis said, noting that Windham is the crossroads of
southern New Hampshire. We are a bedroom community to
Boston, Lewis said. People are going this way; people are going that
way and we are right smack in the middle of it all.
by Len Lathrop
The quiet of Harris Pond at Harris Pelham Inn, the geese and the solitude of a sole baritone horn played
by Michael Ely welcomed the parishioners of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ for
Sunrise Service on April 20.
And the sun came up over the trees at 6:13 a.m. and the worship began at 6:15 a.m. The proclamation
of Easter was echoed around those assembled, then Sarah Hartz called everyone to worship, Easter
takes us by surprise, early in the morning. The obstacles we expect to face have been rolled away. The
people responded, Where once death and despair lay locked in time, now the bright light of hope sprouts
wings. Hartz again calls, and all who encounter the Risen One will join the Resurrection Parade. The
people,some of us will sing. Some of us will silently soak it all in, all of us will experience the joy. Hartz,
the leader returned, Christ is risen! Everyone responded, Christ is risen indeed!
Sarah Hartz is one of the youth group at the church that has assisted Reverend Bill Ferguson with the
Sunrise Service for the past years. Assist might not be the best word. These outstanding young people lead
the worship with some direction from Ferguson. Taking part in the service this year were Christina Clark,
Angela Getty, Morgan Pratt, Brianna and Mikalya Patterson, Dakota Cummings, Arthur Cummings, Eric
Hayes, Sam Blanchard and Sarah Hartz.
Rev. Ferguson, during his Easter message, spoke of the how the day began in dark, as people had
watched Jesus being nailed to the cross and watched him die, but as the light rose this Easter, as it
had 104,000 Sundays ago, hope trumpeted and it then, as it is today, it is beyond surprise, the
stone was rolled away and we are still amazed. Easter reminds us that Good Friday is not the
last word and that Jesus walks with us and cares for us and from a laughing God, we heard
see what I will do now Jesus is alive, pass it on.
It is less than an hour since the sun came up over the trees, all that is around us in
bright sunlight and the journey continues in the grace of God.
104,000 Sundays Ago the Stone Was Rolled Away
Today, the Sun Rose Again
Members of the youth group who lead the Sunrise Service, from the left, Mikayla Patterson, Dakota Smith,
Angie Getty, Morgan Pratt, Sarah Hartz, Brianna Patterson, and Taylor Patterson.
Te First Congregational Church gathers at Harris Pelham Inn on Easter morning
Te sun comes up at 6:13 am as the worship service begins
coontinued to page 17- Police Academy
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
submitted by Elizabeth Wood,
AICP, Community Planner,
Windham
After the longest winter in
recent memory the sun has
nally come out and warmed
the earth. Daffodil stems are
appearing, trees are budding,
and birds are singing the songs
of spring. As refreshing as this
is, youll have to wait for sunset
to enjoy another one of springs greatest joys. What
is this nighttime phenomenon I speak of? Why - it
is the mesmerizing sound of the peepers!
I dont know about you, but after a long day at
the ofce, and a late night Planning Board meeting
I nd the sound of the peepers to be more relaxing
than any expensive spa treatment or night out
with the girls. I rst encountered this exquisite
delicacy as I was driving home from work last week
with the windows open for the rst time in many
months. I was content enough just to have a fresh
breeze circulating my way - but then it hit me - the
enchanting chorus of the peepers resembling the
sound of sleigh bells caught me still in my tracks.
Even though I was tired and eager to hit the sack,
I pulled my vehicle over, stopped driving, and just
listened.
If we are to maintain the legacy of the peepers
along with the mole salamanders, wood frogs,
newts, and fairy shrimp, who also depend on vernal
pools for survival, we must protect our vernal
pools. Vernal pools are the means by which these
species are able to reproduce. In the early spring,
adults migrate independently from forested areas
to the pools where they meet and mate. The eggs
hatch and their larvae or tadpoles develop over
the next several months. In mid to late summer,
they emerge and return to the forest. These species
cannot reproduce in a permanent water body such
as Shadow Lake or Seavey
Pond because the sh in
these water bodies eat the
young before they are able
to develop into adults.
Fortunately for us, the
town of Windham has an
ordinance in place that
should help preserve the
continuance of the peepers.
Per Section 716 of the
Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Regulations,
no cutting of vegetation or surface alteration is
permitted within 25 feet from the edge of a vernal
pool. Additionally, junk yards are not permitted
within 100 feet of a vernal pool.
Unfortunately for us, vernal pools are not marked
so a homeowner may not be aware that a vernal
pool exists on their property, much less where the
25 feet buffer boundary around the pool begins and
ends.
Windham is counting on you, the property
owner, to be aware of the ordinance and cognizant
of its importance. The ordinance only works
as far as it is enforced. Anyone who violates
the ordinance is subject to Code Enforcement;
however, the down side of this is enforcement most
often happens after the fact. When the disturbance
to the 25 foot vernal pool has already been done,
the peepers and other wildlife that depend on the
vernal pools will have already been displaced and
there is no guarantee that they will return post
mitigation to restore the area. This is because the
peepers and other amphibians often return to the
same vernal pool where they were born for mating
purposes.
For more information regarding vernal pools and
the vernal pool ordinance, feel free to contact me
at: ewood@windhamnewhampshire.com or
432-3806.
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by Barbara OBrien
There are about 16,000 people living in the Town of
Windham; a community that encompasses approximately 28
square miles, and there are only 19 ofcers on the local police
department. Included on the roster are the police chief, two
captains, four sergeants, two detectives, one school resource
ofcer and nine patrol ofcers.
As the calls for service continue to
escalate, it is becoming increasingly
difcult to keep patrol ofcers on the
road, Police Chief Gerald Lewis said.
As a result, Lewis is anticipating asking
for at least one additional ofcer
next year. Due to the high level of
incidents, It is a constant battle to
keep overtime under control. Lewis
said he would be comfortable with
the situation if there were 25 police
ofcers in the department; an increase
of six ofcers from the current status.
Budgetary constraints and a lagging
economy, however, have kept that
from happening. Lewis said he would
like to have one ofcer assigned
to working just drug-related cases,
an issue that continues to worsen
statewide.
In next years proposed budget,
Lewis plans to ask for a school
resource ofcer (SRO) to work at
Windham Middle School. There is
already an SRO assigned to work at Windham High School.
Its important to connect with the kids; the younger the better,
Lewis said. If I could, Id put an ofcer in each school; not
for security reasons, but to build a foundation of trust and
friendship.
During 2013, Windham Police handled a total of 19,973
calls for service, including 312 arrests, 580 chargeable offenses
and 351 motor vehicle accidents. Lewis said these numbers
are comparable to like-size communities in southern New
Hampshire. What happens when all the ofcers on duty are
already occupied with incidents? Thats when mutual aid kicks
in and ofcers from surrounding communities, such as Salem,
Pelham, Hudson and the State Police provide assistance. These
other departments do not charge Windham for their services,
however, as Windham also responds to calls in those towns,
when needed.
As for the current years police department operating budget,
$2,509,700 was approved by voters this past March, while a
budget of $411,330 was approved for police dispatch. Lewis
explained that 86 percent of that amount is for people,
including salaries and benets. The remaining 14 percent of
the budget is for everything else, Lewis noted. There is no
willy-nilly spending going on, Lewis emphasized. As for the
new police union contract, which was also just approved last
month, Windham Police are now paying 25 percent of the cost
for their health insurance. This is the highest percentage in all
of New Hampshire, Lewis stated.
Lewis said that providing adequate service to residents and
still staying within budget limits is a constant balancing act.
I love my job; I love this community, he added, and it can
be very frustrating when we cant provide quality service.
by Lynne Ober
Selectman Bob Haverty moved that Selectman Ed Gleason
be the 2015 Pelham Board of Selectmen chairman, and that
motion passed unanimously. Next, selectmen had to decide
about responsibilities for the coming year.
Gleason reviewed last years assignments and selectmen
discussed what they felt would be appropriate for the coming
year.
Selectman Doug Viger said two things stood out during this
years race for selectman. The rst was creating a maintenance
plan for town buildings, and the second was the improvement/
oversight on town policies, procedures, and contracts. He said
he would be willing to take those items on during his term.
Gleason agreed that one of the challenges of the new
town administrator would be to create a set of town policies
and procedures that would cover the broad scope of work
done. He felt it would be great to have a selectmen liaison.
Selectman Bill McDevitt offered assistance.
Next selectmen discussed the Merrimack Valley Water
District, which was previously assigned to the former town
administrator. McDevitt noted the planning director had
attended their last meeting and suggested asking if he would
like to remain the liaison. The liaison position will not be
included in the selectmens assignments. Planning Director Jeff
Gowan (who was seated in the audience) came forward and
told the board he was previously the alternate for the water
district and would be happy to continue in that role. He noted
the town was due to receive half the money contributed to the
water district.
Gleason felt it was important for Pelham to continue
participation at this time, and Gowan responded that as
planning director he had some long-term goals to see more
water infrastructure in Pelham. The board was in concurrence
to have Mr. Gowan remain as the Merrimack Valley Water
District liaison.
The board then chose which committees and functions they
would work with during the coming year and the nal list was
as follows:
Forestry Committee: Selectman Hal Lynde
Planning Board: Selectman Bob Haverty
Budget Committee: Selectman Doug Viger/alternate
Selectman Ed Gleason
Capital Improvement Plan: Selectman Bob Haverty/
alternate Selectman Doug Viger
Council on Aging: Selectman Ed Gleason
Nashua Regional Planning Commission: Selectman Ed
Gleason
HazMat Director: Selectman Bob Haverty
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce: Selectman Doug
Viger
Trustees of the Trust Funds: Selectman Ed Gleason
Department Head Budget Liaison: Selectman Doug Viger/
Selectman Hal Lynde
Flood Study Committee: Selectman Bill McDevitt
Town Maintenance Services Liaison: Selectman Doug
Viger
Website Liaison: Selectman Hal Lynde
Town Policy and Procedure: Selectman Doug Viger/
Selectman Bill McDevitt
Merrimack Valley Water District Liaison: Planning
Director Jeff Gowan
Police Chief Provides Budget Overview
Board of Selectmen Decide on Responsibilities
Tank You Supporters
Te Senior Safe Night committee wishes to thank the following businesses and
organizations who have given us a donation for the Class of 2014s Last Night event.
Kalil Dental Associates, Donovan Law Ofce, Dr. Pelletier Orthodontist, IHOP - Salem
NH, Lions Club, Manchester Sports & Physical Terapy, Northstar Financial Planning,
Parent Chiropractic Center, Turf Depot, Valentine Group, WHS Athletic Boosters,
Windham PTA, Windham Police Association, Windham Womens Club, Wolverines
Each year, the committee takes on the huge task of raising $8,000 to fund this
evening of fun and safety on graduation night. All donations are used 100% to provide
entertainment, decorations, food, and rafes. Te event is always a huge success; almost
90% of the senior class attends. Please join our current sponsors this year and send a tax
deductible donation to WHS Senior Safe Night Last Night, 64 London Bridge Road,
Windham, NH 03087. On behalf of the Class of 2014, we graciously thank you!
Donna Hume, WHS Senior Safe Night - Last Night Chair, Windham
Volunteers Needed for WHS Senior Safe Night
Since 2012, WHS undergraduate parents and other members of the community have
created Last Night, an all-night, alcohol and drug -free event exclusively for graduating
seniors. Traditionally, this event is planned and carried out by parents/guardians of WHS
and support from the Windham community.
Our goal is to provide an evening of fun and safety on graduation night. Te event is
always a huge success; almost 90 percent of the senior class attends. Next year, your sons
and daughters will be treated to the same send-of. We would like to make a request now
for a tax deductible donation to Last Night 2014 in the form of a check for $20.14 or a
rafe prize. Each year, the committee takes on the huge task of raising $8,000 to fund the
event. Your donation will certainly help us reach our goal.
Please be aware that senior parents/guardians are not allowed to attend the event. Tis
year, however, as parents of juniors you can join many others and experience the magic
of Last Night by spending a few hours before, during or after the event. Tere is always
room for another pair of hands to help set up, chaperon or clean up, so if you havent yet
volunteered, please consider this the opportunity to do so.
Te WHS senior safe night - Last Night will take place on Friday, June 13, this year.
Come see what it is all about at our next meeting on Tuesday, May 13, in the WHS
media Room at 7 p.m. Youll see why this red carpet event is such a popular event for our
graduates.
Donna Hume, WHS Senior Safe Night - Last Night Chair, Windham
by Barbara OBrien
Windham School District (SAU 95) Superintendent Winfried
Feneberg has decided to increase the delay for weather related
emergencies from the current 90 minutes to two hours.
Feneberg said he made the decision because 90 minutes is
just not long enough to assess prevailing weather conditions.
It is much more typical to have school opening delays of two
hours, he said. The 90-minute delay was instituted years ago
when Windham students attended Salem High School because
Salem used the 90-minute delayed opening schedule.
We just want to make sure that everyone gets to school
safely, Feneberg said. The decision on whether or not to
have a delayed opening must be made by 5 a.m., Feneberg
explained, and by 7:30 a.m., if school is to be closed for an
entire day. The new policy will go into effect in the upcoming
2014-2015 school year.
In other business, Feneberg said the March student
enrollment for Windham schools stood at 2,826. This is one
student less than the number in attendance during this past
February. Enrollment has been very stable, Feneberg said.
Emergency School Delays Increased to Two Hours
Vernal Pools, Peepers, and Protection
Courtesy photo
Currently
Strawberry Festival and Book Fair Call
for Volunteers. Mark your calendars for
the Friends of the Library of Windhams
31st Annual Strawberry Festival and Book
Fair on May 31. The Strawberry Festival
Committee is in the process of planning this
wonderful event and now we need you! Last year,
over 200 people donated a few hours of their
time to help out at the festival. We hope youll
consider volunteering this year. Our dedicated
volunteers are what make the Strawberry Festival
and Book Fair successful each year. Visit http://
tiny.cc/2014StrawberryFestival and http://tinyurl.
com/2014SFBookFair for information on available
volunteer positions. We look forward to seeing
you.
Friday, April 25
Girl Scout Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser,
5 to 7 p.m., St. Patricks Clubhouse, 12
Main St., Pelham (behind St. Patrick
Church. Proceeds to benet funding
of a Gold Award Project involving the
construction of a pergola at Pelham Public
Library. Tickets: $5 per person. Spaghetti w/
meatballs, bread, salad dessert and beverage.
Tickets may be purchased at the door or by
contacting Mary Hammar at 635-3014 or mary.
hammar@gmail.com.
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 on 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 is up to! For more information, contact
Rita McCabe at ritalavfw10722@aol.com for more
information and/or visit our table at the Spring
Fling.
Animal Rescue Network of New England Pet
Adoption Day, First Congregational Church, 3
Main St., Pelham, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Spring Fling, 10 a.m.-4p.m, rain or shine,
6 Main St., Pelham. Are you tired of winter?
Venture out in the fresh air and sunshine! Greet
your neighbors, show some Pelham Pride and join
us for a fun-lled, family-oriented day!
There will be yard sales, craft tables, childrens
activities, face-painting, food, bake sales, rafes
and so much more!
The event is sponsored by the LA/VFW John
H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722. Proceeds
will benet the Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid &
Research Program, Relay for Life of Pelham, Cub
Scouts and other area organizations.
The Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid & Research
Program provides annual grants to those doing
promising research in the eld of cancer.
For more information, contact Leslie Kennedy,
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid & Research
Chairperson at leskennedy@comcast.net.
Sunday, April 27
Join the Windham Terrace residents,
friends and family today at 2:30 p.m. for
a live performance of the Arneis Quartet.
This is a concert you will certainly not want to
miss. Seating is limited. Call to RSVP: 437-4600.
Windham Terrace, 3 Church Rd., Windham.
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.
Monday, April 28 thru Friday, May 9
A heartwarming and caring feeling you can
help bring to new mothers and their families
through the Windham Womans Club Annual
Baby Shower collection in support of Our Place,
an agency of Catholic Charities in Manchester and
services Southern New Hampshire. Help ll our
baby basket with new baby and toddler clothing,
diapers, books and other baby items to help those
less fortunate. Our Place program assists pregnant
and parenting teens and young adults from the
point of pregnancy through their childs third year.
Young parents are offered pre-natal and childbirth
education, parenting education, support, and
referral to community resources with a focus on
the health and well-being of each mother, father,
and child. Parents are assisted in making positive
changes in their lives for the benet of their child,
their families, and themselves.
The Nesmith Library will have a cradle as you
enter the library during both weeks and Windham
High School will have a baby box in the lobby
from May 5-9. Any support you can give to this
important effort is greatly appreciated.
Tuesday, April 29
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,
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. Derek
Small, with his energy and expertise, guarantees
this presentation to be an exciting and educational
program. 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.
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! Beginning 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. snacks and beverages will
be provided, 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.
The Windham Planning Board will be holding
a 2015 Master Plan Phase I Kick-Off meeting
at 7 p.m. Southern NH Planning Commission
(SNHPC) will be in attendance to explain
what a Master Plan is and how SNHPC will be
working with the Planning Board in developing
a community survey, planning for a community
outreach meeting and compiling data for Phase
I. The Planning Board will also be discussing
what outreach they will be doing to various
Boards, Committees and community groups to
gather input on the Master Plan. All members
of the public are invited to attend this meeting
to learn more about the Master Plan and to
get involved. For more information, visit the
Master Plan page of the Town website (www.
windhamnewhampshire.com) or contact Laura
Scott, Community Development Director at 432-
3806 or lscott@windhamnewhampshire.com.
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 thru May 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.



Pelham Parks and Recreation 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. 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 Web Trac software at
https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. E-mail recreation@
pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721 with any questions.
Saturday, May 3
Author Visit at Nesmith Library. Nesmith
Library is excited to welcome author Laura
Kilmartin at 3 p.m. Laura is an attorney who
lives and works in her native Southern Maine.
Her rst novel, Next Year Ill Be Perfect,
is an entertaining story that explores what true
happiness and success is all about. It is lled with
harsh reality, humor, and romance. She has previously
been published in Write for the Fight: A Collection of
Seasonal Essays. All author royalties from that collection
have been donated to breast cancer charities. She will
give a short reading, discuss the writing and publishing
processes, and be available for book signings and Q&A.
Come hear an engaging discussion, and stay for light
refreshments. For more information, call the library at
432-7154.
All Women of all ages are invited to join us in
honoring Our Lady for First Saturday Devotions at St.
Patrick Church in Pelham. We begin with Mass at 8
a.m., followed by the Crowning of Our Blessed Mother,
followed by the rosary at 8:30 a.m. and then join us for a
pot luck breakfast and fellowship. For more information
call Linda at 930-6436 or e-mail WomenOfMaryNH@
yahoo.com. Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet
will be available before Mass at 7:30 a.m.in the chapel.
Tuesday, May 6
Friends Host Clothing Swap. The Friends of
the Pelham Public Library will host a Clothing
Swap beginning 6 p.m. at the library. The event
will feature light refreshments, mocktails, and
a chance to mingle and unwind. Women, teen,
and kid clothes are accepted. To participate, bring
your fabulous unwanted garments in good condition and
swap them with others. This is an economical and green
way to revamp your closet! This event is free and open
to the public.
For more information on all our events, contact the
Library 635-7581 or go to PelhamPublicLibrary.org.
Crossroads Church will be hosting Dave Ramseys
Financial Peace University starting from 7-9 p.m. The
class is nine weeks long and there is a fee. If you have
any questions 635-1556.
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performance surpassed our other stops on the trip and our
expectations. We rehearsed for one last time in the morning
before getting ready for the concert and nally boarding the bus,
instruments in hand, heading to Carnegie Hall. We led out
onto the stage and remembered what Mr. Cassedy had told us
beforehand: take a moment and breathe it all in.
The sound was unlike anything I had heard us play before, the
concert hall itself the embodiment of acoustical perfection. Mr.
Cassedy describes the sensory experience: The sound that lled the
auditorium as we performed was unmatched as it lingered for what
seemed like hours. Each and every one of us was inspired by what
we heard and threw ourselves into the music full heartedly. Senior
Jacqueline Hoenisch comments, it sounded professional.
Most of us were unbelievably nervous before the concert began.
However, this adrenaline drove us and as we began our rst piece,
the nerves seemed to melt away. Seniors Timothy Raymond and
Alessandro Fabiano along with a few other WHS students had
actually played at Carnegie Hall before with an auditioned group
of students in the Honors Performance Series. They commented
that being on stage with the WHS Concert Band, they felt relaxed.
Raymond says this performance was not as nerve-wracking as his
rst one partially because Ive done it before but mostly because it
was with people Ive been playing with for all of high school now.
He continues, It was much more fullling too to do it with a group
weve worked so hard with. I believe that this feeling of closeness
between the members of the ensemble is what kept our nerves from
getting in the way. The excitement of playing at such a prestigious
venue fueled us; the comfort and camaraderie of our fellow
musicians kept us grounded.
Sophomore Kaley Missert comments that our focus while on
stage was beyond what we do in daily rehearsals. I feel like we
communicated really well subconsciously, she says. Cierra Cowan,
another sophomore, says the performance was surreal. When
you look out you feel as if youre in a movie or youre watching
the performance from the audience. It takes a while for you to
realize that youre actually on stage. Youre not watching the
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, youre not watching the New York
Philharmonic; you are the orchestra, Cowan explains.
Beyond our connection with one another, the experience
would not have been possible without the incredible passion and
dedication of Mr. Cassedy. For me, one of the best moments on
stage was right after we nished playing our rst piece, Jubilateo,
by Samuel Hazo. After Mr. Cassedy had cut off, we sat there frozen
as I saw his facial expression gradually change to a look of pure joy
and astonished laughter.
After the performances we exited the stage, put our instruments
together and started heading back to the buses. We were all amazed
to see how many of our friends, family members and even school
administrators had come out to see us perform and were waiting
outside the stage door to congratulate us all. It was marvelously
heartwarming. We packed Carnegie Hall. It was just incredible,
says principal Ryan Kaplan. So many of the parents in the audience
were moved by the performance. Chaperone Joe Consentino says
Im a parent; seeing my child there performing was probably one
of the most emotional experiences of my life. I cried like a baby,
uncontrollably. I couldnt help myself. It was an experience Ill
never forget.
Once the buses were back at the hotel, Consentino orchestrated
an impromptu ovation for Mr. Cassedy, ushering all the musicians
into a function room of the hotel not visible from the entrance. We
stood and waited for Mr. Cassedy to enter and when he did we burst
into applause. He told us how proud he was of all of us. I was
most proud of our students conscientiousness of where they were
and how they represented our program, school, town and state, he
says. There is no question that we have an incredible program due
to their continued dedication and commitment, he continues.
There is no doubt the entire day was an intensely emotional
experience. Mr. Cassedy had so many of us tearing up as just
about all the students, chaperones and parents gave him hugs
before heading back up to their rooms. Working to become
the best ensemble we can be has been such a meaningful and
inspiring experience that having a performance like the one we did
at Carnegie Hall is the perfect culmination. I think what sets us
apart is not only students drive and hard work, but Mr. Cassedys
passion to push us to strive for excellence, says Alessandro
Fabiano. The passion we all have for what we do shows in our
performances. Principal Kaplan says that the performance was
outstanding. It was amazing, the level of professionalism, the level
of camaraderie between all of the aspects of the band. Its not about
every individual player doing their thing; its about the band coming
together and making incredible music. And thats what happened
today.
Our performance at Carnegie Hall was one of the most amazing
adventures of my life so far. Being able to share such an amazing
performance with people who are just as passionate about music
as I am reminded me why I started playing in the rst place. Our
experience was, truly, the performance of a lifetime.
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On Friday evening, April 18, at approximately 4 p.m.,
the Windham Fire Department responded to Ironwood
Road for a propane leak due to a landscape worker who
had hit the top part of a 1,000 gallon underground propane
tank.
As reghters on scene arrived a few minutes later,
they met with ofcials from Palmer Gas who were already
on scene. They advised that the leak was coming from
a weld at the top of the underground tank and that there
was approximately 700 gallons of propane still inside.
Fireghters immediately established a water supply and
deployed a water monitor
ready to disperse escaping
vapors.
The residents of that
home were evacuated as a
precaution. Fireghters were
also assigned throughout the
incident to monitor air quality
to ensure the vapors of the gas
were dispersing away from any
potential ignition sources.
Palmer Gas ofcials brought
in additional tanks and began
off loading as much propane
liquid as possible. Once the
liquid was pumped off, Palmer
Gas ofcials set up a controlled
area where they were able to
burn off the remaining vapors
in the tank.
The incident was brought
under control approximately
three hours later.
Due to multiple calls, an
engine from Derry was called
into the scene to assist while
Pelham provided station
coverage.
No injuries were reported.
The landscape company was
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41 Range Rd., Windham.
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Pelham Parks and Recreation and Pelham Community Theatre and
Arts Penguin Players presented Cinderella, the fairytale adapted by
Sally Netzel on April 11 and 12 from the stage at Sherburne Hall.
Under the direction of Miss Landra, this youthful cast displayed
their talents in the familiar story. The origin of the Cinderella story
is unknown but the earliest version of the fairy tale was around 850
and 860 AD in a Chinese book. The earliest version in Europe was
published in 1634 in Italy. The story has many versions to it and it
can also be referred to as The Little Glass Slipper.
In Pelham Cinderella was played by Elizabeth Hughes, who
overcame the wishes of her mean stepmother played by Brooke
Gagne to marry the Prince Charming portrayed by Isaac Halko. But
it was not
that simple,
the house
mice helped
move the
action along
as they
assisted
Cinderella in
the drudgery
of her roll
being subservient to her step sisters Anastasia
(Grace Flynn) and Drizilla (Madison Gillis). The
mice who were uplifting with their song and
dance were Emily Vincent, Autumn Holderman,
Ella Whittaker and Olivia Schoenrock later in the
play became the horse that pulled the coach to
transport Cinderella to the ball.
The transitions from scene to scene were
explained to the audience by Narrator Charlie
Mirabal, Bryanna Gosselin, Kaleigh ODonnell
and Sedona Lee. Charles Miraabal and Bryanne
Gosselin also served as the Kings and Queens
assistants when it was time to search for the foot
that t the slipper. The King was played by Trevor
Dame, while his wife the Queen was Sophia
Mirabel. Starring in the third and fourth acts was
the Fairy Godmother who transformed Cinderella
into the bride t for the Prince with assistance
from all the cast members as Abigail Provencal
in her role as the Godmother sang and had the
complete cast dancing for the family and friends
in attendance. At the ball the Fancy Ladies were
Kaleigh ODonnell as Miss Hooty-toot and Sedona
Lee as Miss Fuss-pot.
Working with the
Director, Miss Landra,
behind the curtains
were Co-Director
Valerie Annal;
Lighting, Livi Daigle;
Set and Stage, Tori
Daigle and Tim Spain.
Serving as producer
and customer director
was Janet Daigle
while Adam Paquette
handled sound and
Mary Battaglis did the
playbill and posters
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along with other friends and family turned out for a fun-lled afternoon. Thank you to everyone
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The three school board members who voted to
discontinue plans to renovate the 10 classroom
portables, which were originally used to house the
school districts kindergarten students, made their
decision based on recommendations from several
environmental and engineering consultants. In
the comprehensive report issued by Trident, a
project management company in Salem, New
Hampshire, the recommendation was to remove
the current facility and replace with a newly
manufactured code compliant facility, specifying
an upgraded interior and building envelope,
including low maintenance exterior details. The
recommendation was based on the nature of
the potential mold issue and its impacts now and
in the future, the basic cost/benet/expected life
of the current modular building versus a new
modular building and statements from consultants
that no guarantees, expressed or implied, would
be provided regarding the complete elimination of
mold through any renovation efforts.
The portable classrooms at Golden Brook,
which most recently housed rst-graders, were
evacuated in late February because of the
discovery of additional mold and mildew in
areas above the ceilings of several classrooms.
The rst-graders were then moved to the main
building, resulting in the third-graders being
relocated to a section of Windham High School,
supposedly just for the remainder of the current
school year. Following that relocation, much
of the portable structure was dismantled, in
an attempt to reveal the full scope of the mold
problem. While environmental studies showed
that the issue was fairly minor at the time, no one
was willing to guarantee that any remediation
would be permanent. The cost of the consulting
and analysis that was done was in the range of
$56,000.
Gino Barodi, spokesperson for Trident,
explained that his rm had been tasked with
determining the best avenue to take in dealing
with the future of the portables. While Trident
continues to maintain that the best course is for
the modular building to be replaced, the company
was also asked to determine the maximum cost
of renovating and upgrading the existing facility.
Trident recommends we carry a budget estimate
of $832,182 for this project, the reports read.
This is a real number, established by experts, a
representative of Bonette, Page and Stone, one of
the consultants, stated. This cost does not include
any remediation of mold, a covered walkway
between the existing modular building and the
main building at Golden Brook, an upgrade of
lighting xtures to save energy, or any life-safety
improvements that might be required as a result
of this project. Trident still believes the building
should be taken down and replaced, Barodi
emphasized. The estimated cost of replacing the
existing portable classrooms with a like-size new
modular structure would be in the area of $1.3
million.
The building could be remediated, SAU #95
Business Administrator Adam Steel said, but it
would involve an enormous cost. Recommended
remediation included taking down all the walls
to check for additional mold, as well as pulling
up carpeting and rotting ooring, in addition to
roong, ceilings, insulation replacement, etc.
A spokesperson for Universal Environmental
Consultants, which evaluated the mold levels,
recommended that all walls, carpeting and
insulation be removed, as well as rotted window
sills and rotting sections of ooring and a mold
inhibitor be applied, should school board
members decide to reconstruct the existing
structure. Even under these circumstances,
however, there was no guarantee given that
mold problems wouldnt reoccur anyway. RPF
Associates, a second environmental rm used
for evaluation, said that the lack of sufcient
ventilation in the portable
structure is also a major
problem. The building needs
more fresh air, a representative
of RPF stated. The mold
problem wasnt more severe
than it was in the classrooms,
he said, because most of the
airborne fungal spores stayed
behind the vinyl wallpaper.
That was a good thing, he
commented.
Superintendent Winfried
Feneberg, who came on board
this past July 1, emphasized
the need to address the issue
as quickly as possible. All
we have there now is a shell,
Feneberg said, referring to what
is left of the modular building.
He asked board members,
Where do we go from here?
We need to plan for next year,
one way or the other. Given
the large amount of money being estimated to
renovate the structure, Feneberg questioned
whether it was a smart way to spend taxpayer
dollars. We need to be able to assure parents
that a safe and viable building will result, he
added. From a cost perspective, I would advise
against renovating, Feneberg said.
Bids on the individual portions of the proposed
renovations were received at the April 15 board
meeting, but had not been made public yet. We
cant make a valid decision without seeing the
bids, Senibaldi said. Steel said the bids hadnt
been revealed yet as more information was
forthcoming. Its to the school districts benet to
wait on making the bids public, Steel said. The
bids will be made public. Theres no question of
that, Steel said. The question is when they will
be made public, not if.
Breton hypothesized how much lower a cost
could make the idea of renovating more palatable,
as opposed to demolishing the existing building
and replacing it with a new modular. There are
already several recommendations to tear it down,
he said. Long-term, a new modular would last
longer than if we renovate the existing facility,
Breton noted.
Steel asked one of the consultants, How
much might we save if all the stars align and
everything goes right? The response was that
$50,000 to $100,000 might possibly be saved
off the guaranteed maximum price of $832,000,
if everything went as anticipated. If it was my
building, I wouldnt renovate it, based simply on
the cost, he said. I dont see the guaranteed
maximum cost moving down a lot, Barodi added
to the comment.
Eyring wanted to know why there might be
any mold left in the building if all the proposed
renovations are done. The consultant from RFP
Associates said there is no guarantee that all the
mold could be removed. Mold lies dormant
until it becomes active again, he said, based on
humidity and temperature. Wood is porous and
any leftover mold spores could become active
again, he explained.
During the public input session, several
residents commented that they wouldnt put
another dime into the existing structure. You
cant just hope that its done right, one resident
said, commenting on possible health threats to
staff and students. Dont put any more money
into something thats really not salvageable,
another resident advised school board members.
Another resident, however, said he believed
the building could be put back together, if the
proper people do the work. Yet another parent,
however, implored that the portables be replaced.
She stated that her rst-grader, who was housed
in the portables this year, had missed a full month
of school days, while only missing a single day
last year when she was in the new kindergarten
building.
The atmosphere at the meeting really became
volatile, however, when Tom Murray, CEO of
Pugliese Contracting, came to the podium and
attempted to discuss the reconstruction bid
he had presented. Although the bids had not
yet been made public, Murray said he wanted
discuss issues pertaining to the project in public.
Murray is also a Windham resident and does have
children in the local school system. He is also
involved in developing a local charter school.
School board member Michael Joanis contested
Murray revealing information to the public
prior to all bid information being made public.
When Murray declined stepping down from the
podium, Joanis recused himself and left the room.
Based on legal advice Joanis had been given
previously, he felt the discussion was becoming
inappropriate. Im not going to be a party to
this, Joanis said.
Ken Eyring stood up for Murray speaking
about his proposed bid. He should be allowed
to speak, Eyring said. This is why the public
doesnt trust the school board. On several
occasions throughout the evening, Eyring referred
to the publics alleged distrust of actions taken by
school administrators in the past.
Murray said he would rescind his bid on the
project if allowed to continue speaking publically
about the issue. Chairman Jerome Rekart said that
Murray had the right to speak. Nobody is trying
to stop that, Rekart said. The school board has
the right to accept or reject any bid we receive.
Murray requested that a new bid process be
initiated. I am disappointed in how this process
has gone, Murray said. There needs to be a
comparison of apples to apples, Murray said.
That hasnt been done.
Although stymied in his attempt to present a
full breakdown of his bid presentation, Murray
did state publically that the total bottom line
of his proposal came to $246,541. Murray said
he had already evaluated the existing structure
using a thermal imaging camera and had been
able to nd wet areas in ceilings, oors and
walls. I simply want to see if I can help with
some expert professional guidance, Murray told
school ofcials. When Murray began to detail
the attributes of his company, however, Rekart
put a stop to the discussion. This feels like a
commercial; an advertisement, Rekart said.
Rekart said he was concerned about destroying
the bid process by allowing Murray to continue
in that same vein and was worried about possible
legal ramications. Superintendent Feneberg
also said he was somewhat uncomfortable with
what Murray was saying during the meeting. The
process is not nished yet, Feneberg commented,
adding that he felt some of Murrays comments
could be construed as maligning toward other
reputable companies. Murray had commented
that he was disputing the ndings of other rms
involved in the process, when it came to replacing
the building, rather than renovating it. We
have no interest in this project but the interest
of the school district, Gino Barodi, Tridents
spokesperson, said. We have not compromised
our own ethics. We will walk away if you feel
otherwise, Barodi said. Subsequently, however,
Barodi was assured that school ofcials had
complete faith in his companys efforts.
At this point in the meeting, when the hour had
already passed midnight, people in the audience
became further incensed and began yelling at one
another and at school ofcials, who, for the most
part, remained fairly calm despite the escalating
anger. There were, however, several disparaging
remarks made by certain board members
regarding the character and performance of other
board members. One resident suggested having
an attorney present at school board meetings.
The school board should review what happened
here tonight with an attorney, she advised.
Steel suggested having a professional
comparison done between the proposals made
by those who presented bids for the project, so
that board members could make a more informed
decision on how to move forward. Steels
recommendation was disregarded, however. Is
the school board willing to spend even $246,000
to renovate the portables? Steel wanted to know,
referring to the bid made by Murray. Joanis, who
had returned to the table by that time, said he
couldnt support renovations even at a low bid
of $246,000. We need to move forward with a
permanent solution, Joanis said.
Eyring said he wanted to form a committee
of local experts to review and compare all bids
received. Eyring said he wanted to assure that
the process is open and transparent. Eyrings
suggestion didnt garner sufcient support,
however, and the motion to stop spending money
on the portables was made and approved 3 to 2.
School board member Rob Breton, who was
elected last month, said he voted against the
renovations due to concern for future health (mold
and mildew) issues. We wont get enough life
out of the building, even if we renovate, Breton
said. Clearly, it would just be another band-aid.
Board member Senibaldi said the decision not
to renovate the portables was irresponsible at
this juncture. We havent even seen the bids
yet, Senibaldi said. We need to nish the
process, he said, noting that thousands of dollars
had already been spent on the problem. Eyrings
comment after the vote was, We just buried this
board tonight. We did an injustice.
Chairman Rekart said he felt it was time for the
school board to make a decision on the issue.
All Ive heard from residents is that we need to
move on; that we need leadership. That is what
the school board is doing, he added.
In the near future, the school district facilities
committee will come up with alternatives for
dealing with the space problem created by the
loss of the portable classrooms at Golden Brook
School. Those options will be presented to the full
school board at a future meeting.
Information on the bids received was made
public following the meeting on April 15. That
information is available at the following website:
http://sites.windhamsd.org/business/news.
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Are you an expert cribbage player or just want to learn to play?
The weekly Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m., cribbage event is going well. Plenty
of friendly chatter and competitiveness, but players help each other
in counting and scoring. The Ladies Auxiliary provides delicious
goodies, coffee and tea. Chess players are welcome to challenge our
chess pro. Stop by to say hello and check us out.
The VFW and Ladies Auxiliary have formed a committee and
building capital reserve fund to address the need for a new roof and
safety improvements to the post building (old town hall).
The Spring Fling will be held at the Post on Saturday, April 26,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine! There will be yard sale tables,
craft items for sale, bake sales, childrens activities, rafes and
much more! Join us for a fun-lled day as we celebrate the end
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or half-brothers of persons who are, or eligible to be, members,
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submitted by The Granite YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Londonderry is teaming up
with the Windham Recreation Department to offer
some great programs. Together, they will use their
resources to develop stronger, more inclusive activities
for communities, provide support for people and
families and promote positive healthy living.
As a leading nonprot committed to strengthening
community, the Y was created in response to social
needs and remains to this day a lifeline in communities
in the nation and around the state. The Y collaborates
with community partners to help people of all ages
get the resources and programs they need to learn,
grow, and thrive. Our most effective partnerships are
helping towns provide programs and services that we
are known for while they focus on other community
needs, says YMCA of Greater Londonderry Branch
Director, Lance Kennedy.
Beginning in early May, YMCA of Greater
Londonderry will be offering a basketball skills for
youth and a walking program for seniors. In basketball
skills, participants will learn teamwork, sportsmanship,
passing, dribbling, shooting, offensive and defensive
strategies and ball handling skills. The walking program
for seniors offers weekly walks and exercises designed
to build balance, strength, endurance and community.
For more information on these six week programs
starting in May, please call or stop by the Y at 437-9622
or the Windham Recreation Department at 965-1208.
To register, visit www.windham.recdesk.com
The YMCA of Greater Londonderry and the
Windham Recreation Department plan to build on
the unique selection of healthy living activities offered
to Windhams community members. Through our
partnership with the YMCA of Greater Londonderry,
we can continue to offer healthy lifestyle activities
that bring together people with shared athletic and
recreational interests. Our partnership will only
strengthen our resources and guidance to maintain and
improve the physical activity, health and wellness of
our community, regardless of age or ability, says Cheryl
Haas of the Windham Recreation Department.
submitted by Peggy Williamson
As the Pages Turn was enjoyed from cover to
cover. The audience enthusiastically received
Applewild Schools Kindergarten through grade
three play during its two performances. The plays
words and music were created by Janet Gardner
and directed by Applewild Choral Director Erin
Schlesinger. In our digital world, the reference
books are feeling threatened, concerned that they
are outdated. Characters like A Mac, E Mac and
O Mac go head to head with Al Manac, Britt and
Tannica. Third graders took the lead roles and K,
grades 1 and 2 served as the other library books
and musical chorus.
The three Macs hang their heads in shame,
having gone down, temporarily unusable. From
left are Chloe Luongo of Pelham, William Hunter
of Amherst and Tristan Brooks of Asburnham,
MA. Applewild School is a K-8 coeducational
independent day school located in Fitchburg, MA.
by Rhiannon Snide, Pelham High School Intern
As the May 1 deadline approaches to submit
enrollment deposits for fall semester at colleges
everywhere, the 133 students in Pelham High
Schools senior class are scrambling to plan their
futures. The rising cost of college has put many
students in the difcult position of choosing
between post-school loans or a lower earning
potential. Community college, the workforce,
and associate degree programs have all become
real options for students seeking an alternative to
the high cost of education. If I didnt receive the
amount of scholarships I did from St. Anslems, it
denitely would have been a harder decision to
pick a college, said Hannah Paitchel, a graduating
Pelham High School senior, community college
would have denitely been a big option.
Without scholarships most seniors wouldnt
have the privilege of choosing a four year college.
Twenty-percent of Pelham High Schools class
of 2013 enrolled in two year associate degree
programs, most because of the high cost of a four
year bachelors program.
Some planned to later transfer into a four year
bachelors program after getting their general
education classes out of the way for a low cost,
saving thousands of dollars. Its what everyone
tells you, you save money and it lets you gure out
the right major for you instead of spending money
on a major you may not enjoy, said Matthew
Smith, a sophomore at Wentworth Institute of
Technology and PHS alumni. He, along with
many other graduated students, chose to spend his
freshman year at community college in order to
forgo extra expenses.
Several other students felt it would be most
benecial for them to skip higher education
all together and enter the workforce. Chantal
Roussell, graduating Pelham High School Senior
explained, I cant afford student loans and
cosmetology is something Im passionate about so I
felt it was the best option for me.
Careers in construction, cosmetology,
plumbing and many others have given students
the opportunity to nd work right out of high
school. About 14 percent of students in Pelham
High Schools class of 2013 pursued full-time
employment.
These practical decisions driving the future
of high school students everywhere are exactly
what the staff at Pelham High School has worked
to prepare their students for. Throughout the
whole process of post-high school planning, the
guidance department and numerous teaching
staff have opened their doors to students seeking
advice. Scholarship packets and scholarship due
date reminders are all provided to ensure the
best possible outcome for students. While these
services provide great convenience to students
and have proven successful, Pelham High School
seniors are still being faced with tough decisions
and paperwork; so it is probably best to hold off on
the topic of life after high school until May 2 rolls
around.
submitted by David Howard
The Windham Community Bands have selected
Dr. Spencer Aston as Concert Band Music
Director and Rob Scagnelli as Assistant Director.
The bands welcome Spencer and Rob to their
musical family and to the greater Windham
community. As the Concert Band begins its
seventeenth summer season, its members are
looking forward to working with these talented
new directors while continuing to bring high-
quality, entertaining, community based music to
local audiences.
Dr. Aston is a very accomplished freelance
trumpet player, soloist, conductor, clinician and
teacher. He currently holds faculty positions at
Bridgewater State University, the University of
Massachusetts-Boston and the Powers School
of Music. Spencer earned a Bachelor of Music
degree in Trumpet Performance from the
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory
of Music in 2004, a Master of Music degree in
Trumpet Performance from the University of New
Mexico in 2006 and a Doctor of Musical Arts
degree from Boston University in 2010. He is an
avid runner and has coached both the 50-runner
One Fund team that ran the 2014 Boston
Marathon and the Team in Training program
which raises money for blood cancer research.
Mr. Scagnelli
teaches band,
jazz band and
general music
at the Hudson
Memorial
School and
is Assistant
Director of
the Alvirne
High School
Marching
Band. Rob
joined the
Windham
Concert
Band as a
trumpet player in January 2014. He was the
2009 recipient of the New Hampshire Band
Directors Association Outstanding Young Band
Director Award. Rob holds a Bachelor of Music
in Music Education from the University of New
Hampshire. He is currently working towards
his Master of Education in Music Education
with a concentration in Instrumental Music from
Plymouth State University. Rob has served on the
New Hampshire Music Educators Association
Executive Board since 2007. A native of Nashua,
Rob now lives in Windham with his wife, their
rst child who arrived in April 2014, two cats and
one dog.
The search for new directors began last
December after the departure of Jared Cassedy
who served as Concert Band Director for seven
years. During his tenure, Mr. Cassedy, Dean
of Arts at Windham High School and director
of the schools excellent instrumental music
program, did an outstanding job developing
the Windham Concert Band into one of the
top community bands in New Hampshire. In
December, the Bands Assistant Director Becky
Pierce stepped up to the Directors position,
conducted the Windham Tree Lighting concert,
rehearsed the Band for its 16th annual Evening of
Music fundraiser at Castleton and conducted that
concert only 11 days before giving birth to her
rst child, a baby girl. The Windham Community
Bands thank Jared and Becky for their years of
service to the community and their outstanding
musical leadership and wish them all the best for
the future.
Since 1997, the non-prot Windham
Community Bands have been dedicated to serving
musicians and music lovers throughout the area.
The bands welcome new players without audition
to all three of its groups: Concert Band, Swing
Band, and Flute Ensemble. Visit the Bands new
website, www.WindhamCommunityBands.org,
for the summer concert schedule and further
information. Contact David Howard at 965-3842
or musicandcats@comcast.net with any questions.
Windham Recreation and
YMCA of Greater Londonderry
Partner in Healthy Living
News from the
John H. Hargreaves
VFW Post 10722
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Windham Concert Band Music Director Spencer Aston, outgoing Music Director Becky Pierce, Windham Community
Bands President David Howard and Assistant Director Rob Scagnelli at the Bands 16th Annual Evening
of Music fundraiser held at Castleton on March 29.
Windham Community Bands
Announce New Music Directors
As the Pages Turn
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submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy
After receiving numerous calls from prospective parents on
a rst grade waiting list, Sister Maria Rosa, Principal at the
Academy, has decided to open a third rst grade classroom
at the prestigious private school for the fall of 2014-15. The
class sizes will be limited to 23 students.
The decision to open an additional rst grade meets the
high demand of many parents seeking a private Catholic
education for their children. The Academy is a
private Catholic school owned and operated by the
Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. It is situated on
90 acres of wooded land complete with a state of
the art athletic turf eld, swimming pool, basketball
courts and playground. Students attending the
Academy receive an excellent Catholic education
with the focus on reading, English, math, science
and social studies. Additionally, the students in
grades Pre-k through grade 8 enjoy instruction in
Spanish, art, music, library and computer sciences,
physical education, and a wide selection of sports
programs. Summer camps are available for all the
students at the Academy.
For more information about registering your child
for the rst grade or other grades with openings,
please contact June Nolet, Director of Admissions
at 603-889-6054 ext.203. Registration for the rst
grade is limited to the rst 11 applicants.
submitted by Ruth Coole
At the Windham Womans Club April 2 meeting, the program featured Kelly Murphy,
interior decorator and owner of Dcor & You. A presentation was made of pretty various
materials of warm and cool colors for different rooms of the home as well as lovely
materials with different textures. The audience participated with their opinions, questions
and thoughts of displays in coordinating colors. It was an enjoyable and informative time!
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After eight weeks of fun the 14 students participating in the
Young Athletes Program, funded by Special Olympics, left Pelham
Elementary School with smiles stretching from ear to ear. The
program run by Valerie Morse, Dean of Special Education at
Pelham High School, and numerous volunteers allowed students
with and without disabilities between the ages of two and seven,
to come together and participate in varying foundational sport
activities. Every Monday night between March 3 and April 21,
from 4:30 to 5:30, this group of students, parents, and volunteers
came together and practiced everything from basic walking skills
to balancing, in hopes of developing better social, cognitive, and
motor skills.
Finishing off the experience was a celebration ceremony where
an obstacle course was constructed for the participants to show
off their new abilities. Hopping over small hurdles, stepping in
particular patterns, balancing on a foam beam, and kicking a ball
into a hula-hoop all allowed the students to combine their recent
learnings into one challenge. A participant, Sean OBrien, had
to be urged on further through the course after he could not get enough of throwing and catching a mesh piece
fabric. While he, along with all of the other participants, found excitement from the toys and new friends they got
to play with, parents reveled in the large amounts of advancement their children made throughout the eight weeks.
Nancy Bailey, grandmother of participant Jenna Bailey, described Jennas improvements as enormous, adding
She is getting much better at her activities, she is balancing much better which is a huge thing for us. Jenna
showed off her new found dexterity after successfully walking across the foam balance beam numerous times. But
Jenna wasnt the only student who made leaps of improvement, Kaleigh Gordon, volunteer for the YAP believes,
there was a denite difference in all of the kids motor and social skills, they all seemed to make friends really
easily. Each child left the program clearly well deserving of the certicates
in their hands and medals around their necks.
Although there has been plenty of success with the recent introduction
of this program, Valerie Morse is looking to expand its reaches further. The
volunteers all had a great time; consistently the kids came back, and the
volunteers came back, that all made a huge difference so were denitely
going to be looking at starting it in the fall again, said Valerie Morse. The
plans right now are for three more sessions next year, and ideally, eventually
the parents will take it over and run with it, added Valerie. Questions or
information about the program can be found through Mrs. Morse by email
at vmorse@pelhamsd.org or by phone at 635-6901. Interested members or
volunteers are urged to call and learn more about the program.
Young Athletes Program Leaves
Kids with Improved Social,
Cognitive, and Motor Skills
Staff photos by Rhiannon Snide
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Shayla Dumont, April Belanger. Second row: Racheal Bailey, Collin Dunne, Robert Briere, Jenna Bailey, Sabrina Ferreira,
Heather Defranzo, Deedra Walsh, Valerie Morse. Bottom row: Olivia Fereirra, Joshua Bailey, Erik Knight, Brock Pike,
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The Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts has launched a one-
of-a-kind Learn & Discover education program for children as young as 2 years, 9
months as part of a redesign of their Early Years curriculum.
The Learn & Discover program (LDP) utilizes a discovery approach to learning,
powerful instructional methods that guide and motivate learners to explore information
and concepts, embrace new knowledge, and apply new behaviors. Students will learn
by interacting with their environment in a hands-on, multi-sensory approach within the
Academys 240-acre campus.
The LDP is the rst of four programs (Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten-1, Kindergarten-2) in the revised curriculum designed to
exibly meet each childs development needs and ensure success as
they move on to rst grade.
Unlike traditional school-based programs that use age as the sole
criteria for placement, the Academys newly restructured program will
also recognize skill level and social development as major factors in
appropriate Early Years Program placement, said Elementary School
Principal Dr. Robert Murphy.
Between the ages of two years, nine months and ve years, children
experience rapid intellectual and social growth. Traditionally,
students who are three by a certain date (usually September 1) are
placed in Pre-school, at four they move to Pre-K, and at ve they
move to Kindergarten. Although age is strongly correlated with social
development at the early Pre-Kindergarten level, it begins
to fade as a sole predictor of academic and social growth as
children mature.
In order to succeed in school, children need to develop
both academic and social skills, which they do at their own
pace, said Murphy. Our new Early Years Program has been
designed to exibly meet every individual childs current
development and transition them smoothly to the next level.
The LDP is designed for children two years and nine months
or older who are just beginning in a formal educational setting.
The Academys experienced faculty will assist students who are
in the nal stages of potty training with the expectation that all
students will be fully trained by December 1.
Students will explore initial letter and sound recognition,
introductory math and science concepts, social and
cooperative learning skills, and structured play and relationship
building. Unlike traditional nursery/daycare programs, LDP
includes weekly courses in Art, Music, Computer, Physical
Education, and Library.
In most other early childhood programs, all students
younger than four are placed together, meaning a child who
is three could be placed with a child who is a day away from
turning four, said Murphy. At the Academy we realize that
this one size ts all approach is outdated.
by AJ Dickinson
The Windham based Avon Walk for Breast Cancer team
BellaDonna joined up with S.M.I.L.E.S a Windham
High School community service club to host its fth
annual STYLES and S.M.I.L.E.S Breast Cancer Charity
Fashion Show. The glamorous high fashion fundraiser,
which has become an eagerly anticipated tradition, has
not only been knitting together the Windham High School
community, breast cancer survivors, and local community
organizations but also local celebrities such as WMURs
news anchor Erin Fehlau who could be seen strutting her
stuff down the runway in the WHS auditorium Saturday,
April 12 at 6:30 p.m. The organization of this event
provided a tremendous learning opportunity for any
student who was interested in event management, fashion
merchandising, photography, videography, or even the
ongoing ght against breast cancer. Fashion from leading
name stores such as Mens Wearhouse, G.A.P, and
TJMaxx to name a few provided a wide array of modern
styled clothes for the many models ranging from younger
children to grown adults to wear. Models participating
in the show were reluctant to nd out that they would
be getting their hair and makeup done professionally
by Hair by Michaels Hair School in Bedford. Jessica
McCarthy, a full-time student at the hair school,
emphasized how much her services were appreciated
by the high school students that evening by saying,
They have so much to worry about while getting ready
for tonight that us doing their hair and make-up took so
much stress off of them. It was like a little spa day.
The two-part fashion show consisted of over 95 male
and female models that could be seen modeling various
outts, which included both casual, and formal styles.
The excitement of the event seemed endless as the
Londonderry Dance Academy proceeded to take the
stage and perform an elegant and unique dance sequence
before the 30 minute intermission.
Since there rst fashion show four years ago after the
completion of the recently build high school, The STYLES
and S.M.I.L.E.S Fashion Show has raised over $10,000
in their shared purpose of crusading against
Breast cancer. Increasing in number every
year over 400 people were estimated to have
attended the charitable event all of which had a
wonderful time supporting the very entertaining
and genuinely good natured performance.
For more information on team BellaDonna
or the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation, visit
www.teambelladonna.weebly.comand www.
avonfoundation.org.
Alexa Bouras of Pelham takes a break from her daily studies to smile for the camera!
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Auditorium Saturday,
April 12.
Photo Right-Top:
Hair by Michaels Hair
School student at the ffth
annual STYLES and
S.M.I.L.E.S. Breast Cancer
Charity Fashion Show
held at the Windham High
Auditorium Saturday,
April 12.
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As temperatures warm
across the country, many
homeowners will begin
thinking about home im-
provement. Adding a deck
or replacing an old one is
a popular project in spring
and summer - one that pro-
vides outdoor entertaining
space and enhances home
value. If youre considering
a deck project this season,
will you choose to build
with wood or composite?
Decks built from either
material have a high return
on investment at the time
of resale. Both can provide
your family with a great
space in which to enjoy warm weather. Before you decide
which material is right for your deck, however, consider
these facts, and learn the truth behind some common myths
about composite decking:
Myth: Wood is greener than composite decking.
Truth: In many ways, composite decking is far more eco-
friendly than wood. When you consider the life cycle of
both products, composite products like Fiberon emerge as
materials with minimal environmental impact. Composite
production processes require less energy and water, create
fewer emissions and make use of recycled materials. Be-
cause Fiberon purchases most materials from sources within
500 miles of the production plant, less energy is consumed
transporting materials. Your nal, nished deck requires no
harsh chemical treatments to make it resist rot and stain, and
it will last for decades. That durability means less energy
consumption, fewer resources needed to replace it and less
discarded material in landlls.
Myth: Composite fades, looks fake and doesnt have woods
beauty.
Truth: Like any new technology, composite decking has
evolved from its basic beginnings. Todays composite deck
material comes in an array of colors and textures that are
fade resistant. Wood is undeniably beautiful, and many
composite decking options now mimic the natural grain and
beauty of wood. Whether your taste runs to classic or con-
temporary, youll nd composite selections from Fiberon that
deliver the look of traditional wood grains and even exotic
hardwoods. Advances in composite technology have yielded
products that so closely resemble wood, you may not be
able to tell the difference until you step on one barefoot -
youll nd the composite smooth and splinter-free!
Myth: Composite decking
is too expensive.
Truth: While the initial
outlay for materials may
be the same as exotic
woods or more than pres-
sure treated wood, the
durability, longevity
and low-maintenance
requirements of compos-
ite mean it will actually
cost less over its lifetime
than wood. Composite
eliminates the cost of
re-staining a deck every
year, and its rot-resistant
qualities greatly curtail
repair costs.
Myth: Wood is a better material for do-it-yourself
decks.
Truth: If your DIY skills are up to working with
wood, you can denitely build your own deck using
composite materials. In fact, composite products are
easier to work with than wood in many ways. Unlike
wood, composite planks wont splinter or fracture.
Finally, when your deck is done, you can start enjoy-
ing it right away, without the need to stain or seal the
deck before you can use it.
Myth: You cant make custom designs with compos-
ite decking.
Truth: Composite decking offers vast design ex-
ibility, just like wood. Whether your dream deck
involves multiple tiers and multi-function spaces,
customized railings, built-in seating or an outdoor
kitchen, you can achieve it with composite decking.
Not sure how to begin? The Fiberon Deck Designer
is a great place to start. The online tool allows you to
specify the shape and size of your deck, its number
of levels features such as stairs and railings. It also
allows you to customize with colors, textures, shapes,
accessories and more.
Finally, if youre still unsure about composite deck-
ing, consider this: a composite deck will return about
74 percent of its construction cost when you sell your
home, according to Remodeling Maga-
zines Cost vs. Value Report. Until then,
your low-maintenance composite deck
will can provide decades of worry-free
enjoyment to
your family.
After one of the toughest winters on record,
your backyard deck may be looking worse for
wear. And spring showers will just bring more
potential damage to unprotected wood. Water
is your decks worst enemy. It causes ugly and
expensive cracking and splitting.
Luckily, restoring your decks beauty and pro-
tecting it from further damage can be relatively
easy and affordable. HGTV/DIY Network star and
seasoned deck builder Jeff Wilson shares his six
essential tips for success for this popular project.
* Coming clean: Cleaning the deck rst is criti-
cal - even new wood, says Wilson. You wouldnt
wax a dirty car, so dont stain a dirty deck. Good
prep means a better nished look and can help
the stain last longer. The new line of Thompsons
WaterSeal Waterproong Stain, available exclu-
sively at The Home Depot, can be applied to
damp wood, so application of the stain can start
just hours after cleaning.
* Take the temperature: Apply stain when the
thermometer reads 50 to 90 degrees. Make sure
there is no rain in the forecast for 24 to 48 hours
and do not apply the stain in direct sunlight if it
can be avoided.
* Choose the right color and look: Homeown-
ers have a few options when it comes to choosing
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stain and a smooth nish - and its easier on your
back. One coat is enough to get the job done and
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Set boundaries: Many homeowners nd them-
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and the exterior wall meet. This ensures the deck
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Tackle your deck makeover project at the be-
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Watch step-by-step videos demonstrating deck
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Weather attacks a home's siding year-round with freeze-thaw
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Fiber cement siding is typically more brittle than engineered
wood, making it more susceptible to breaking or cracking such as
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In fact, freeze-thaw
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Although vinyl siding is popular in some parts of the country,
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from hail.
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and expansion, a strong
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structure and adjacent
pieces of vinyl. Finally,
because of its material
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Traditional wood typically
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including painting and
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prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty and
entertaining opportunities. While there are many
worthy projects to pursue, adding outdoor lighting
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overhead, task and ambient. Even outdoors, where
there are no typical boundaries and borders, those
three layers are necessary. Outdoor overhead
lighting should improve visibility on steps, paths
and walking surfaces, especially where theres a
bend or an intersection. Task lighting can be used
around cooking or gardening areas. Ambient light
will cast a comforting glow around any outdoor
space.
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security, com-
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detector with
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dark corners
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Be sure to aim
lights away from the door to improve visibility.
Lanterns on either side of the door can give a
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* Create outdoor rooms. Outdoor lighting at the
borders of a space is a great way to create barriers,
both vertically and horizontally. Lights in a tree
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middle of the sky, and even accent lights in the
general area of the edge of a patio, deck or porch
will shine across the space and provide enough
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* Reduce glare. Outdoor lighting that casts a
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Lighting along paths should be cast downward,
with xtures that are hooded. A variety of lighting
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to enhance the style of an outdoor space, so,
too, can lighting contribute to a well-designed
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features of a yard and add the ambience that
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while also highlighting molding or trim details.
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pergola. Patio lights provide atmosphere as well as
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have an attic fan installed because the weather is
temperate, making it easier to work up in the attic.
According to Natural Light Energy Systems, attic
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temperatures by up to 40 F, prolonging the life
of the roof. Attic ventilation also reduces the load
on heating and cooling systems. No matter how
much insulation is in an attic, some transfer of at-
tic air will occur between the home and the attic,
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professional, as it requires running wiring to the
fan and it may necessitate cutting into the roof
for venting. Many fans work with a thermostat
and will turn on when the air temperature in the
attic reaches a certain temperature. The fan will
circulate the air, helping to keep the attic cooler
and dryer. Also, the fan can help expel fumes from
cooking or appliances from the home.
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Improving attic ventilation may not add much
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submitted by the Greater Salem Chamber
of Commerce
The weather was ideal for the Greater
Salem Chamber of Commerces ribbon
cutting at Heavnly Donuts on Route 111 in
Windham on Saturday, April 12. Members
of the Windham Economic Development
Committee joined in to help celebrate the
Open House, which included free coffee
and special music by Jamn 94.5 Hip Hop
Radio. The rst Heavnly Donuts was
opened in Methuen, Massachusetts in 1975.
Almost 40 years later, there are a bakers
dozen stores in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire - serving a variety of coffees and
hand-cut donuts made fresh daily.
Dave Rondeau has just joined SunLite Realty. He has years of
experience at F.W. Webb Company as an inside salesman, and he
now brings these skills to SunLite. Dave graduated from Greater
Lowell Technical High School in 1998, was raised in Dracut and has
lived the past 11 years in Pelham with his wife and children. All
acquaintances feel free to e-mail him at Dave@SunLiteRealty.com
for any real estate information. Daves organizational skills, high
attention to detail, and friendly persona will make working with him
a pleasure.
Dave can be reached at www.SunLiteRealty.com, or at the Pelham
ofce at 635-9617.
Windham Police Ofcer Jeff Antista is
congratulated by New Hampshire Governor
Maggie Hassan during the recent graduation
ceremonies at the NH Police Standards and
Training Council Academy in Concord. Antista
was among 58 police ofcers from throughout
the state who were honored after completing
14 weeks of intense training. Antista has been a
Windham resident since 1990. Before becoming
a police ofcer in Windham he graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal
justice from Endicott College and worked for the
Rockingham Department of Corrections.
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Windham has
a New Police
Ofcer
SunLite Realty
Welcomes Dave
Rondeau
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of theAttorney Generals Office, Department of Justice. Until suchtimeas registrationhas
been issued, only non-binding agreements may be accepted.
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Russ Moyer, Lacrosse coach for
U9 Pelham Lady Outlaw girls
and U15 Pelham Outlaw boys,
dances with his oldest daughter,
Deborah Moyer (a lacrosse
player). Both are Pelham
residents.
submitted by Pelham
Parks & Rec
The Pelham Outlaw
Lacrosse Program along
with Pelham Parks and
Recreation held a Daddy/
Daughter Dance on
Friday night, April 11,
at Harris Pelham Inn.
Attendees enjoyed a
fruit and veggie buffet, a
dessert buffet and dancing
to music from DJ Torre.
Town of Pelham, 27 Muldoon Parkway, 14/4-85, converting 6.8
concrete pad to 8 x 8 shed at Minors Baseball Field; add 8 x8 shed
to existing masonry block dugout; also adding a 4 x 8 electronic
scoreboard to eld.
Raytheon Company, 50 Bush Hill Road, 20/3-137, 8 x 20 metal
storage container with computer equipment and A/C.
Joseph & Pamela Durkin, 0 Appaloosa Avenue, 36/1-79, 20 x 6
farmers porch.
Edward & Linda Peters, 16 Fletcher Drive, 29/7-17-9, nish garage,
convert to living space to be a playroom and 1/2 bath; removed
doors, add windows, relocate egress door.
Scott Landry, 47 Hillcrest Lane, 42/10-24, septic system
replacement in-kind.
21 Jericho Road Trust, 21 Jericho Road, 41/10-267, septic
replacement.
Giulietta LLC, 10 Appaloosa Avenue, 36/10-84, septic replacement.
Chad & Catherina Lindsay, 13 Benoit Avenue, 7/4-180-12, septic
system replacement in-kind.
Bettencourt IV Corp, 869 Mammoth Road, 14/4-177, Dunkin
Donuts, two 24 sq. ft. wall signs, one freestanding, 50 sq. ft. total
with 32 sq. ft. Dunkin 18 sq. ft. changeable copy drive thru menu 3
directionals.
Sean & Michelle Piermonte, 32 Lawrence Corner Road, 1/5-104-2,
10 x 18 prefab shed.
Edward & Madelyn Adamsky, 44 Hillcrest Lane, 42/10-137, 10 x 12
pine prefab shed.
James & Debbie Reed, 12 Pineridge Road, 16/13-125-4, 24 foot
round above ground pool.
Craig & Jennifer Lambert, 57 Heather Lee Lane, 22/8-20-11, 24 x
40 in-ground gunite swimming pool.
Christopher & Cheryl Shlimon, 1117 Bridge Street, 17/13-68, septic
system repair.
Lance & Laurie Ouellette, 13 Gaston Street, 30/11-149, septic
system replacement in-kind.
William Scanzani, 1 Victoria Circle, 35/6-41, 10 x 12 greenhouse.
Old Lawrence Road LLC, 27 Old Lawrence Road, 29/7-10,
T-Mobile proposes to change/replace its six antennas with six new
antennas; add one ber optic cable to existing tower.
Donald Frechette, 1022 Mammoth Road, 7/4-1, 12 x 12 ground
deck.
R. Catalani & G. McWhirch, 1 Belvina Circle, 35/6-21, 600 sq.
ft. accessory dwelling unit in the basement; approved by BOA
3/10/2014, Case No. ZO2014-00001.
Town of Pelham
Building Permits Issued April 7-18
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James D.
Martinage, 51,
of Windham,
died April
17, 2014, in
Windham.
He was
born in
Winchester,
MA, grew
up and was
educated
in Peabody,
MA, where
he graduated
from
Bishop Fenway High School. He
later attended several colleges and
graduated from Northern Essex. Jim
was a long-time Salem, NH resident.
Jim was an electronic engineer for
Lucent Technologies in North Andover,
MA. He also was a self-employed
landscaper. Jim loved cooking,
especially Italian food. Most of all,
Jim loved to help people and would
give them the shirt off his back if they
needed it.
Jim is survived by his parents,
Donald and Mary (Leonard) Martinage
of Atkinson; sister, Janice and her
husband Ronald Hunt of Salem;
brother, John and his wife Julia
Martinage of Hampstead; and nieces
and nephews, Katelyn, Kelsey, Kiley,
Sophie, Brayden, and Julian.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated
Friday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Mary
Queen of Peace Church, Salem. Burial
of the urn will follow in Puritan Lawn
Cemetery, Peabody, MA.
In lieu of owers, memorial
contributions may be made to the
Greater Salem Caregivers, PO Box
2316, Salem, NH 03079.
To send a message of condolence
to the family, please view the obituary
at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home,
214 Main St., Salem, has care of the
arrangements.
Chickie Miller, a resident of Warde Health Center since
November, 2003 in Windham, passed away April 18,
2014, at the facility after a long illness.
Chickie, who was born in Boston, MA, raised in
Brookline and formerly of Weymouth, MA, married
George L. Miller on Valentines Day in 1948 and after
having two children, returned to the workforce at
the Boston Hospital for Women, and later managed
telecommunications for MASCO (Medical Area Service
Corp.) and DuPont/NEN.
Chickie and George became quite involved in clowning
and shared that passion and enjoyment with many
around New England through shows and events through
various fraternities and social organizations. Known
for her compassion Chickie developed a Christmas in
July program to remember those children who had been
institutionalized in State facilities. Chickie was an avid
member of the Clowns of America Alley 54 in Salem,
MA and the International Association of Clowns. Chickie
was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge and the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge, both in Salem,
NH.
Chickie is survived by her beloved husband of 66
years, George L. Miller, who resides in Salem; her
daughter, Christine Morse and her husband Peter Morse
of Weymouth, MA; her son Gary and his wife Wayne
of Salem; her grandchildren,
Caitlin Jones and her partner
Matt Warner of Abington, MA,
Michael Miller and Cassandra
Miller, both of Salem; and her
great-granddaughter, Keira
Warner of Abington, MA
Calling hours were held at
the Sisters of Mercy Chapel,
located at the Warde Health
Center at 21 Searles Rd. in
Windham, on April 19 and 20.
Funeral services were held at
the chapel April 20 followed by
a mercy meal. Burial was at the
NH State Veterans Memorial
Cemetery located in Boscawen, after a graveside service.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of owers, may
be made in Chickies name to Warde Health Center
Employee Appreciation Fund, 21 Searles Rd., Windham,
NH
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,
Salem, has care of the arrangements. To send a message
of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at
www.douglasandjohnson.com.
Geraldine Chickie (Clegg) Miller
Chickie Miller
James Martinage
James D. Martinage
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DAVES HANDYMAN
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30 years experience. Formerly
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4/11, 4/25/14
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3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25/14
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Call for appointment,
603-893-0377.
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removal. Fully insured. Free
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4/25, 5/9/14
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4/25, 5/9/14
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tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc.
Will pick up.
Call Steve at 261-5452.
4/25/14
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SALES
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SALE. April 26-27, May 3-4.
16 Valley Hill Road, Pelham
NH. 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Most items have never been
used! Some still in original
package. Womens clothing,
bedding of all types, jewelry,
carnival glassware, other
pieces of glassware, handbags,
household items, other
miscellaneous items. Come
early for best selections.
4/25/14
HUGE YARD SALE.
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- 1:00 P.M. Windham Town
Hall. Donations accepted
April 25, 9:00 A.M. - 3:00
P.M. 4/11, 4/25/14
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masterful achievement of a reset with Russia.
Pity its a reset back to the Cold War days. Oh,
well.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down.
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He lied to us. Stop relying on old
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on the Village Green. My kids had a great time.
Thank you to the organizers.
Thumbs up. 16 million thumbs up for
Obamacare. Thats two from each successful
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citizens to follow starting this November 15. The
legislation has succeeded beyond everyones
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of the insurance carriers. And well all watch
through election day as Scott Brown and the rest
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and moving on, spewing even more nonsense
about an obviously-working and benecial policy,
while simultaneously not offering a single new
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Lewis said the police department also handles its share of burglaries
and drug cases. We are seeing a lot of problems with heroin these
days, he said. Its the drug of choice, right now. Commenting
on the relatively cheap cost of heroin, Lewis stated, Its a prolic
problem, one affecting every community in this state. Heroin is a
much bigger problem in Windham than meth, at this point, Lewis
said. We see it every day. People in Windham have died from
using heroin, while others have been saved by police actions, he said.
Preferences in illegal drugs change over time. The desire for heroin
will subside, then there will be something else in demand, he said.
Lewis blamed much of the problem with drugs on the failing state of
the mental health system in this country. The people who need help
are not necessarily getting the help they really need, the chief stated.
Too many people seeking help are just having prescriptions thrown
at them, he said. Its a vicious cycle; a constant battle.
When asked whether there are any homeless people living in
Windham, Lewis conrmed that there are a few. The town tries
to give them assistance, Lewis said, but some would just rather do
their own thing. Well-being checks are done on these individuals,
however, especially when the weather is bad.
Lewis also spoke about those who are given community service
work to do, rather than being sent to jail or levied with a large ne.
Recently, some interior painting at the police department was done by
one of these individuals. Community service assignments save some
money for the community, Lewis noted. A lot of juveniles wind up
in the diversion program, Lewis said. We go that route as often as
possible.
Lewis said that street gangs are not necessarily operating in
Windham, at the present time, but are beginning to inltrate the area.
They are gradually making their way into the suburbs, he said.
Grafti is something that drives Lewis crazy. It looks horrible
and the people who do it are difcult to catch, he said, commenting
that the artists usually work late at night. Id like to just sit under
the bridge one night and catch them red-handed, he said. Lewis said
hed like to see an area of town where street art is encouraged, such as
there is in Portsmouth, where several old buildings are decorated by
local amateur artists.
The lower oor of the police department includes a workout room,
one that was largely funded by the Local Government Center (LGC)
and was constructed by town staff. Very little tax money was used,
Lewis said. The gym gets a lot of use, Lewis said. We are very
proud of it.
Lewis also displayed the new ries obtained by Windham Police
through drug forfeiture money. They didnt cost the community a
dime, he said, and will last for the next 20 years. Lewis goal is to
get a rie for each individual ofcer in the department. We rarely
have to use guns in this community, Lewis said. We dont ever want
to use them, but unfortunately, sometimes, its necessary. An ofcer-
involved shooting has occurred once since Lewis became police
chief.
In response to a question about pepper spray and tasers,
Lewis emphasized that these tools have to be used wisely and
appropriately. They should only be used when a violent situation
cant be controlled by less physical means. In Windham, tasers
are used once or twice a year, he said. While undergoing training
himself, Lewis said he had been tasered twice and pepper sprayed
once. I dont want to do it again, he said. Watching it being done
is not the same as having it done to you. The ve seconds that the
taser is being used seems like a long time when its you, he said.
Five seconds seems like forever.
During a tour of the dispatch center, Lewis described the area
as the cog of the wheel; the nerve-center of the department. The
existing dispatch equipment was purchased in 2006 and is slated for
replacement in 2018. The $300,000 expense is included in the towns
capital improvement plan. Windham dispatch handles calls for the
police department, while calls for the Windham Fire Department are
handled by Derry dispatch.
In concluding the tour of the police department, Lewis commented
on the towns perception of Windham Police. We have a great
relationship with the community as a whole, he said. We get,
maybe, one complaint a year. Our relationship with residents is a
frank and open one and we do everything we can to keep it that way,
Lewis said.
Citizens Police Academy classes will continue until mid-June, with
various topics being presented on a weekly basis. Lewis said he plans
to make the program an annual event.
Police Academy- continued from page 3
by Joseph DAleo, CCM
We have not heard the term El Nio in awhile. El Nios (Spanish
for the children) and La Nias (Spanish for the girls) relate to the
water temperatures in the Tropical Pacic from South America to
near the dateline. The reason meteorologists care is because both
have specic effects on our weather in winter and summer.
In La Nias, stronger than normal equatorial Pacic easterly winds
cause cold water to surface near South America and move west
along the equator. In El Nios, the winds weaken and warm water
piled up during El Nio in the western Pacic sloshes east to South
America.
Sir Gilbert Walker rst discovered this phenomenon in early 1900
while trying to understand what
caused Indias monsoon. The
monsoon is important to feeding
the subcontinents huge population
by bringing abundant rains some
years. In other years, as was the
case in 1899, the monsoon fails
and famine results.
Walker found surface pressures
across the Pacic tended to ip-op. When they were high near
Australia and low near Tahiti, the monsoon rains were weak. When
the opposite occurred, they were bountiful. He termed it the
Southern Oscillation. By looking at global weather data, Walker
concluded that the oscillation had global impacts. His notion was
scoffed at but was given new life in the 1960s and nally statistically
conrmed in 1988; after $8 billion in losses globally occurred after
the strong El Nio of 1982-1983. Scientists were forced to take a
closer look. They found that Walker was right.
Since the great El Nio of 1997-1998, there have only been three
El Nios. The 1997-1998 one was warm and rainy but the opposite
occurred this last decade. 2002-2003 was remembered for its
persistent cold and heavy snows here in New England. The last El
Nio was in 2009-2010, the year the Mid-Atlantic from Baltimore
and DC to Philadelphia and New York City will never forget with all-
time record snows and cold that never ended.
Back in 1997-1998, the belief among many climatologists was
that we had entered an era of semi-permanent El Nios, thanks to
greenhouse gases. After all, from the mid 1970s to 1997-1998, there
were 10 El Nios and only three La Nias. But after 1997-1998, the
opposite has occurred with eight La Nias and just three El Nios.
I have shown on weatherbell.com, how this relates to the
overall state of the water in the North Pacic as dened by what
is called the Pacic Decadal Oscillation or PDO. In the late
1990s, oceanographers at the University of Washington worked
to try to understand why the salmon sheries had abundant runs
in the Northwest for decades
at a time and then reduced
catches for decades. They
discovered the North Pacic
Ocean temperatures took on an El
Nio like conguration for a few
decades (the warm phase) and then
suddenly ipped to a La Nia like
conguration (the cold phase).
When the PDO is warm, as it
was from 1977 to 1998, El Nios dominate. When it is cold, as
has been the case since 1998 and especially since 2006, La Nias
are stronger, more frequent and often multiyear. La Nias feed the
northern jet stream and often mean drought in California, Texas and
even Florida. We have been in drought conditions in the southern
plains for ve years, much like the 1950s, when similar conditions
existed. La Nias mean more northern cold and snow and
springtime tornadoes. They increase the chance of hurricane landfall
on the East Coast, as we experienced with Irene and Sandy.
El Nios feed the southern storm track and instead bring ooding
to California, snow to Texas and ruined winter vacations in a wet
Florida in winter. They do reduce the hurricane activity in the
Atlantic, though it only takes one to make landfall, like Andrew
in 1992 or Isabel in 2003, to make the otherwise quiet hurricane
season memorable.
In winter, those storms often turn up the East Coast bringing
noreasters. When the Pacic is in its cold mode, the El Nios tend
to have the warmest tropical waters migrate to the central Pacic
(called the El Nio Modoki), making it colder in the lower 48 states
and the noreasters more likely to bring snow even to the coast.
Some of the worst winters are those when neither El Nio nor
La Nia is present. Last winter was one of those years. It ranked
in the top three coldest and snowiest in most of the Midwest into
the East, the coldest ever in some places. It was driven, not by the
tropical Pacic, but by a warm water pool that had developed in the
very strong La Nia of 2010-2011 near Hawaii and drifted in the
currents into the Gulf of Alaska. This rerouted the jet stream north
to Alaska and then south into the central United States, funneling
northern Canadian and Siberian arctic air into the central regions.
This became known as the polar vortex. Philadelphia came close
to breaking that snowy 2009-2010 record. March 2014 was the
coldest ever for Vermont, the second coldest on record for New
Hampshire and Maine and there was plenty of snow in the north.
As El Nio comes on through, we can expect a more normal
summer for the United States. However, there will be an enhanced
risk of late developing tropical systems in the warmer than normal
waters near the East Coast that could inuence the Northeast. The
deep tropics are cooler than normal in the Atlantic and should be
quieter than normal again.
That warm pool in the Pacic is still there and will have the same
effect next winter if it persists (they usually last two years). If El Nio
behaves as it usually does in the cold PDO, the combination would
mean another wild winter focused more in the East. It would also
end, at least temporarily, the drought for California and Texas.
Even if that happens, the world usually warms some in El Nios
and cools in La Nias, so expect these weather patterns to be hyped
as a sign we are back on track for global warming (after a pause
going on 18 years). However, these are natural cycles operating as
they have since man rst walked the planet.
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The eighth annual Pelham Track & Field Invite
was held on Saturday, April 19, at the Harris
Family Sports Complex under glorious blue
skies. Victimized by cold weather and gusting
winds in the past, this years weather matched the
superb performances of many of the PHS athletes
competing in one of the premiere T & F events
throughout the state. This is the meet of the year
for cross-country when we come here, noted
Campbell Coach Kelly Fraser. And by association,
Fraser continued by commending the preparation
and work of PHS Coach Don Mullen and the
Athletic Department by adding; We know
everything is run professionally (here) and knew it
would be for this.
Leading all Python competitors was Skyler Goss.
The sophomore serpent showcased her athleticism
with a combined three rst place nishes. On
the track, Goss dominated the competition
by grabbing top honors in the 100 meter high
hurdles with a time of 16.70 seconds. Showing
her versatility, Goss excelled in a pair of eld
events. Soaring to a meet record height of 10 feet
3 inches, and out distancing the mere mortals
by two feet, Goss established herself as the one
to beat in future pole vault competition. While
leap-frogging away from the eld in the triple
jump with a distance of 35 feet 10 inches, Goss
also set a meet record in that event. On the boys
side of the ledger, a pair of rst place nishes was
also turned in. Sutton Bradbury-Koster continued
his reign in the 110m HH, with a dazzling time
of 15.73 in the nals (besting his qualifying
time by over a half second). Meanwhile in the
triple jump, Kellan Brodeur matched his female
counterparts accomplishment; winning the event
with a distance of 39 feet 5 inches.
In all, the Lady Pythons featured 11 athletes who
nished in the top six of their respective events;
leading them to a third place nish in the team
competition. Pelham nished with 71 points,
behind only second place Winnacunnet (93) and
meet champions, Coe-Brown who ran away with
the event, scoring 133 points.
Another accomplished Pelham female athlete in
the eld events was Alana Eshback. In the discus,
Eshback contributed to the team score with a
throw of 95 feet; good for a fourth place nish,
and just 1 foot 2 inches out of second place. She
also posted a seventh place nish in the shot put
with a toss of 30 feet 11 inches (just one foot shy
of scoring for the Pythons). Additionally, Eshbach
nished 11th in the javelin with a throw of 78
feet 1 inch. Rounding out the eld event notables
was Katelyn Surprenant with a triple jump of 30
feet 11 inches good for ninth place, and Shayanne
Skinner (12th) and Minta Notini (14th) who each
competed in the shot put with distances of 28 feet
3.75 inches and 26 feet 5.50 inches , respectively.
In the track portion of the meet, the Lady Pythons
excelled in the 100 meter HH. In addition
to Gosss triumphant performance, Morgan
Pinksten and Rachel Romeo each contributed to
the team scoring. Pinksten nished fourth with
a time of 17.63 while Romeos time of 18.50
was good for sixth. Equally impressive was the
top-three nishes offered up by Brooke Paradis
and Surprenant in the 300 meter high hurdles.
Paradis second place nish was marked by a
49.24 effort (just one second behind the winner)
while Surprenant was just behind her teammate
in third with a 50.66 time. In the longer distance
running, Shaylyn Harrington captured third in the
800 meter with a time of 2:35.76 while Shannen
Arseneault placed fth with a 5:32.08 time in the
1600 meter event.
The Pelham boys team exploits were not as
varied or extensive, however they did collectively
perform well enough to earn a fth place team
nish in the eld of 15 schools. Pelhams
team total of 50 points was just nine points
behind second place Milford (59 points) while
Winnacunnet lapped the eld with a score of
79 points to take the team competition. Other
notable Python nishes once again came from
Sutton Bradbury-Koster who came in second in
the 300 meter HH with a time of 44.86. Also
turning in a second place showing was Jared
Hannon, who missed out on top honors by just
2.25 inches with a leap of 20 feet 5 inches in the
long jump. Teammate Joe Halpin had a nice day
in the eld events, posting a pair of fourth place
nishes; one coming in the long jump (18 feet
5.5 inches) and the other in the triple jump with
a distance of 37 feet 8 3/4 inches. Victor Romeo
nished 11th in the long jump with a distance of
17 feet 3.5 inches.
Also competing well for Pelham boys squad were
the following: Bryce Blanchard 1600 meter run,
10th, 4:56.23; Joe Halpin 100m dash, 10th, 12:31;
Nolan Duffy shot put, eighth, 38 feet 6.50 inches;
Collin Grossman discus, 12th, 99 feet. Dominic
Branco performed well in a pair of events nishing
10th in the javelin with a distance of 121 feet 9
inches to go with his 11th place nish in the discus
with a throw of 99.5 feet.
Both the boys and girls teams competed well in
the relay events. For the girls, the 4x100 team of
Goss, Surprenant, Pinksten and Paradis picked up
a third place nish with a time of 52.35. Paradis
and Surprenant also ran in the 4x400, and teamed
up with Harrington and Arseneault to nish fourth
(4:24.62). For the men, a fth place nish was
produced in the 4x100 (47.93), with Romeo, Halpin,
Brodeur and Bradbury-Koster exchanging the baton.
In the 4x400, Allan Vallante, Bryce Blanchard,
Brodeur and Bradbury-Koster combined for a time of
3:53.02, good for an eighth place nish.
by Marc Ayotte
The PHS boys lacrosse team
evened their season record at 1-1
in their April 18 home opener as
they unleashed an offensive assault
on visiting Manchester West to
the tune of 16-1. Dustin Lubinger
(5G, A) Luke Tracy (4G, A) and Eric
Guinasso (3G, A) led the attack
while Kevin Sabine, Harley Kearney,
Justin Beecher and Nick Francoeur
each found the back of the net once.
Sabine also added three assists while
Nick Wolfrom chipped in with a pair
of helpers. The Pythons avenged a
tough, season opening loss earlier in
the week when they dropped a 9-8
overtime decision at Trinity.
At the Harris Family Field in
Pelham, the Pythons scored early and
often against the Blue Knights. Luke
Tracy put the rst crooked number
on the scoreboard when he ried a shot into the
top left corner of the net, past goalie Talia Cote.
Just eight seconds past the half way mark of the
opening quarter, the Pythons remarkably scored
the eventual game winner when Kearney scored
after picking up a loose ball out in front of the
West cage.
Two minutes later, Sabine got on the score
sheet, making it 3-0 on an assist from Tracy. In the
last 86 seconds of the quarter, Pelham added three
more goals as back-to-back shorthanded goals
by Tracy along with Lubingers rst of the game
pushed the Pythons out to a 6-0 rst quarter lead.
The Snakes proceeded to match their rst
period production with another six-spot in the
second stanza. Just 2:06 in, Tracy made it 7-0
on an assist from Kearney after he intercepted an
attempted West breakout pass. Beecher bumped
the lead to 8-0 when his shot from 40 feet out on
the left side found its way past the beleaguered
Blue Knight goalie.
With the game already well in hand, Lubinger
put it completely out of reach when he went
on a personal scoring binge. In a 3 minute and
16 second span, D-Lube found the back of the
cage four times to give Pelham a 12-0 lead at
the intermission. With 8:02 left, Gonzo (Nick
Gonzalves) carried the ball the length of the eld,
nding Lubinger alone in front for a 9-0 cushion.
Closing out the rst half scoring, Wolfrom faked
an open shot, drawing out the goalie and then
unselshly found Lubinger who buried his shot
into the open net.
In a rather uneventful second half, Guinasso
scored all of his goals, completing the hat trick
with his nal tally coming with just 2:44 left in the
game. Goalie Collin Duff-
Marsh came within minutes
of recording a shutout, losing
his bid for the goose egg with
just 4:39 left in the game
on a John Child shot that
clanked-in off the far right
post. Despite having a quiet
game between the posts,
Duff-Marsh played well when
called upon, making 10
saves.
In the season opener at
Trinity, Pelham dropped a
one goal decision to the
Pioneers despite a 17 save
performance by goalie Colin
Duff-Marsh. In the low
scoring affair, Harley Kearney
led the way with four goals
while Luke Tracy scored a
pair; Nick Sabine and Eric
Guinasso each pitched in
with a goal. We started
out slow in the rst quarter
which I expected because of jitters, recalled rst
year Python Coach Joe Young, adding; but (we)
fought hard all game. The Pythons rallied to tie
the score at eight apiece with just 40 seconds
remaining in regulation, but gave up the decisive
goal shortly after losing the opening faceoff in
O.T.
Pelham again traveled to the Queen City
on April 22, to take on their third consecutive
Manchester-based team; D-3 defending
champions, Derryeld. The Cougars proved to
be too much for their opponents, decimating the
Pythons by a 14-2 score.
Pythons Walk Over West
in LAX Opener
Python Athletes Shine
at PHS Track & Field Invite
Staff photos by Marc Ayotte
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win over the Blue Knights
Pelhams Nick Gonzalves (#24) advances the puck up feld
during the Pythons 16-1 home opener rout over West
Pelhams Joe Halpin leaps his way to a fourth place fnish
in the long jump.
Pelhams Morgan Pinksten fnished fourth in the ladies
100-meter high hurdles at the Pelham Invite.
Record setter Skyler Goss cleared the bar at 10 feet even
with Coach Don Mullen looking on. Goss established a
meet record in the pole vault.
Monday, April 14: 3:36 a.m. Medical emergency,
Heather Lee Lane. 12:27 p.m. Smoke investigation,
Jonathan Road. 3:02 p.m. Medical emergency,
Regis Drive. 6:29 p.m. Medical aid, Village Green.
8:49 p.m. Tree on wires, Poplar Hill Road.
Tuesday, April 15: 6:09 p.m. Medical aid, Jericho Rd.
Wednesday, April 16: 7:23 a.m. Medical
emergency, Marsh Road. 2:18 p.m. Medical
emergency, Atwood Road. 6:58 p.m. Medical
emergency, Loretta Avenue. 11:00 p.m. Medical
emergency, Pinewood Drive.
Thursday, April 17: 2:40 p.m. Ambulance requested
mutual aid to Windham; cancelled prior to arrival.
Friday, April 18: 5:08 p.m. Fire Department
requested mutual aid to Windham. 9:10 p.m.
Medical aid, Atwood Road.
Saturday, April 19: 2:58 a.m. CO detector
activation, Blueberry Circle. 9:37 a.m. Motor
vehicle accident, Keyes Hill Road at Mammoth
Road. 1:07 p.m. Brush re, Currier Road. 4:11
p.m. Odor investigation, Heath Street. 5:18 p.m.
Medical emergency, Winterberry Road. 7:54 p.m.
Medical aid, Campbell Road. 8:54 p.m. Medical
emergency, Bridge Street.
Sunday, April 20: 1:10 a.m. Motor vehicle accident,
Bush Hill Road. 3:18 a.m. Fire Department
dispatched for mutual aid to Windham, cancelled
en route. 3:55 p.m. Medical alarm activation, Old
Gage Hill Road. 8:32 p.m. Odor investigation,
Garland Drive.
Pelham Fire Log
by Barbara OBrien
An early morning motor vehicle re on Easter
Sunday has Windham Police seeking an unidentied
individual who was caught on surveillance video
about a half-hour earlier.
On Sunday, April 20, about 2:45 a.m., a
residential surveillance camera recorded a lone
individual, wearing jeans, sneakers and a hooded
sweatshirt, carrying what looked like a gasoline can
and pouring an unknown liquid across a driveway
located off Faith Road. About 30 minutes later, local
police and reghters responded to a pickup truck
on re, not far from where the video was taken. The
vehicle re occurred on Ridgemont Road.
Police Chief Gerald Lewis said this isnt the rst
case of recent vandalism in the area, citing another
resident whose car tires were slashed on April 5.
The vehicle was parked in the owners driveway,
off of Faith Road, when the tires were slashed.
Anyone who might have information about this
incident is asked to call Windham Police Detective
Chris Van Hirton at 434-5577.
Windham Police Seeking Person of Interest
Goalie Play, Late Goals
Spark PHS Girls in Lacrosse Opener
by Marc Ayotte
The Lady Pythons lacrosse team accomplished something in the April 17 season opener that they
went the entire 2013 campaign without being able to claim; they put a crooked number in the win
column. In what was inarguably the most exciting (although still whistle-laden) girls LAX contest this
reporter has ever witnessed, the young Lady Snakes are for the moment undefeated and in unchartered
territory. Backboned by a phenomenal 26 save performance from freshman goalie Shea Kingsley along
with a scoring urry in the waning moments of the game from Mandi Barton and Brooke Paradis, Pelham
pleased its home-opener contingent with a thrilling 14-13 victory over visiting Belmont.
Pelham took a 1-0 lead just 54 seconds into the season when freshman Shannon Weisensee scored her
rst varsity goal; ring one past Belmont goalie Alexa Robbins. Less than one minute later, Paradis scored
the rst of her team high ve goals to double the Pythons
lead. Things then went south in a hurry for the Snakes. The
Red Raiders proceeded to score six unanswered goals and
with 11:06 left in the rst half, held a 6-2 lead. Nine seconds
later, however, Barton stopped the bleeding when she
notched the rst of her four tallies on the day.
Moments after Belmont regained their four goal advantage
at 7-3, Pelham rallied for three goals to close out the half.
Ashley Grasso scored back-to-back goals in a four-minute
span to cut the Raider lead to 7-5 and Paradis added her
second of the game to pull the Pythons within one, at 7-6 as
both teams headed into the intermission.
The Pythons continued their momentum in the second
half when Weisensee scored her second of the day on a free
position shot with 4:35 elapsed, tying things up at 7 apiece.
But like they did in the rst half, Belmont went on another
run; scoring three straight goals to take a 10-7 lead with
13:14 showing on the clock. In the ensuing three minutes,
Paradis and Grasso scored to pull Pelham within a single
goal, at 10-9. Belmont bumped the lead back to two on
a rebound shot and score by Allivia Burbank after Pelham
goalie Shea Kingsley had made a huge point blank save.
She did a great job, noted Pelham Coach Kaite Carmody, of
her freshman goalies debut. Kingsleys impressive rst outing
was even more noteworthy given
that she walked into the Python
preseason with zero experience
in the cage.
In the next ve minutes, the
two teams each scored a pair of
goals and with 2:44 remaining,
the Pythons found themselves on
the light side of a 13-11 score.
With 1:54 left, Barton side-
stepped her way through the
defense to beat Robins to make
it a one goal game. Exactly one
minute later Barton was involved
in what could have been viewed
as the play of the game. With
Belmont in control of the ball,
the Python junior defensively
positioned herself in the Pelham
attack zone and picked up a charging call as the Raiders tried to ee the zone. Barton needed just nine
seconds after Pelham was awarded possession of the sphere to knot the score at 13-13. With Pelham
dominating the action, Paradis, with just :32.6 showing on the clock, capped-off the dramatic three-goal
spurt with her fth goal of the night for the win.
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by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham High girls softball team opened up the 2014 campaign in convincing fashion on April 14
with a 4-1 victory over visiting Bow. The Lady Pythons received a brilliant performance in the circle from
senior Jordan Parece who silenced the Falcons bats, ring a one-hitter while striking-out a career high 17
batters. The Pelham offense was led by freshman Sarah Ratcliffe who picked up all three hits, including
an RBI single that sparked the decisive three-run second inning.
Four days later, Pelham improved to 2-0 on the young season,
with a 7-1 win on the road at Farmington.
In the season opener at Pelham, the Lady Snakes scored all
they would need in the home half of the second. Parece led
off with a two-bagger to right eld and then scored the rst
run of the season when Ratcliffe lined a frozen rope single to
left, reaching second on an error. She then scored on a run
producing single past the Bow second baseman off the bat of
Kelsey Grimard. The Python catcher then scored the third run of
the inning on a passed ball to make it 3-zip.
After Parece struck out the rst nine batters she faced, the
Falcons nally put a bat on the ball in the top of the fourth, but it
resulted in a pop-up bunt attempt that was cradled-in by Ratcliffe
at third base. Pelham went on to add a run in their half of the
fourth when Ratcliffe led off with a wall-ball double off the left
eld fence and then scored after back to back passed balls.
Parece went on to fan eight more Falcons but lost her perfect
game bid in the sixth; walking the lead-off batter. Then with
one out in Bows nal at bat, the Pelham hurler lost the no-hitter
when she surrendered a double to right eld. A subsequent
ineld error led to Bows only run of the game, thus eliminating
the shutout.
At Farmington, Parece once again received the nod from head
coach Todd Lozeau and faced Janelle Thompson;
a 2013 rst team All-State selection who had a
pair of playoff wins last season, including a no-
hitter. The rst ve innings featured a pitching
duel between the two teams aces, but after being
blanked through ve innings by Thompson, the
Pythons exploded for a seven-run sixth inning on
the way to a 7-1 win.
After falling behind 1-0 in the bottom of the fth,
Pelhams Hannah Paitchell led off the sixth with a
single. An obscure ineld single over the pitchers
head by Elissa Mogauro saw both Paitchell and
Ratcliffe, who had reached on an error, score
to take a 2-1 lead. It was great, great base
running, exclaimed Lozeau on Ratcliffes heads-
up, aggressiveness on the paths that allowed her
to score from second base. Before the inning was
over, Pelham plated ve more runners, resultant
from a Parece RBI single, a two-run producing
double from Chantal Roussel (only one RBI), as
well as a two-run single from Paitchel, which
conclude the scoring on the day.
On April 21, Pelham made the short trip to
Litcheld to take on Campbell (3-1). Once again
the Pythons faced an All-State caliber pitcher in
Olivia Martinage, but this time they were not able
to break through. The Cougar hurler silenced the
Pelham bats, limiting them to only two hits; a bunt single by Kelsey Grimard in the fth inning and a
late-inning single from Elissa Mogauro, as the Pythons suffered their rst loss of the season, 5-0. Jordan
Parece received the start in the circle, allowing eight hits and fanning eight, but was victimized by two
elding miscues along the way that allowed the Cougars to score three unearned runs.
Pelhams Brooke Paradis scored a team high of
fve goals in leading the Pythons to a 14-13 win
in their home opener.
Freshman goalie Shea Kingsley played solidly in her cage debut;
registering 26 saves in the win.
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Python second baseman Elissa Mogauro makes the
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After the nal point was scored, the Jaguars handled defeat the only way
they knew how: as motivation to get better. The Windham High School Boys
Volleyball squad ran one nal sprint following their rst loss of the season to the
defending champion Salem High Blue Devils, 3-1, on Monday night, April 21 at
the Davis Gymnasium in Salem.
The goals rarely change. From year to year, every team in every sport returns
from a busy offseason with the hopes of winning. The Windham team, led by
Head Coach Chris Baribeau, is no different. With experienced and talented
players returning, the Jaguars will focus on returning to the State Championship
Finals. The plan, of course, is to leave as the victors this time around.
They had been close. After nishing a 14 win season (14-2 overall) in the 2013
season, the Jaguars earned their way into the championship nals where they met
perennial champion Salem High Blue Devils. Windham stunned the heavily-
favored and nine-time defending State Champion Blue Devils by winning the rst
set of the match. Salem responded by beating Windham in three straight sets to
claim the state title and leave Windham with runner-up honors.
How does Windham plan on changing the outcome of this years tournament?
For Coach Baribeau, that depends on the kind of players he believes he has on his
roster.
There are two types of athletes: those that work hard because they want to
and those that work hard because they have to. Im condent that the athletes on
my roster will do what is asked of them and put themselves in a position to have
success similar to last year, said Baribeau. My expectation this year is that we
continue to grow as volleyball athletes and demonstrate a desire to improve on a
daily basis.
Senior Robert Harradon, a four-year varsity starter, will start as outside hitter.
The other outside hitter is classmate Evan Todd, with three years of experience
at the varsity level. At the setter position, junior Jack Grubbs and senior Tucker
Lippold will use their multiple years of experience to help the squad. Seniors
Tim Raymond and Andrew Lowman will play in the middle for Windham. Junior
Kurtis Jolicoeur, who is the only rst year varsity player on the starting squad, will
play alongside Raymond and Lowman in the middle. Rounding out Windhams
leading players is senior Tim Erdlen, the libero for the Jaguars, who also has four
years of varsity experience. Both Erdlen and Lippold made second team All-State
last season.
Windham cruised through their rst three matches of the season. The Jaguars
defeated Timberlane Regional, Londonderry and Souhegan High Schools handily
before travelling to Salem to take on the Blue Devils.
It was evident that, in the beginning, both squads suffered from nerves. After
all, the Blue Devils and the Jaguars are not only cross-town rivals, but the two
strongest squads in the state. Salem jumped out to an early lead and held on
as Windham suffered from a handful of mental mistakes that hurt them on the
scoreboard. The Blue Devils won the rst set, 25-15.
Windham had worked too hard to give up. The Jaguars bit back in the second
by Jacob Gagnon
Few teams were as ready for the start of the 2014 season as the
Lady Jaguars. After an abrupt end to last season following a second-
round exit in the NHIAA Division III Championship Tournament, the
veteran led Windham High School Softball team is hungry to achieve
this year.
That desire to succeed is evident early on, as the Lady Jaguars
have won all three of their rst games of the season. On Monday,
April 14, in the opening game of the season, Windham jumped out
to a 2-0 lead against Goffstown High School and maintained the
advantage until the bottom of the sixth inning. With runners on the
corners, Goffstowns Lindsey Lord cracked a three-run homer to give
the Grizzlies the lead. But the 2014 edition of this Windham squad
would not stay down long.
Windhams Rachel Rogers led off the seventh inning with a double
that struck the fence. Following a walk to Cailyn Costa, Rogers
moved to third base on a elders choice and scored on a passed ball
error by Goffstown to tie the ballgame. Rachel Vades, the starting
pitcher for the Lady Jaguars, helped her cause both on the mound
and at the plate. Vades knocked in Costa and earned the go-ahead
run to regain the lead. Jaime Cleasby, pitching in relief, struck out
three batters to secure Windhams rst victory of the season.
On Friday, April 18, the Lady Jaguars travelled to Milford High
School. Windham struck Milford early, scoring four runs in the
rst inning, two runs in the second and two more runs in the third
inning. After four full innings of play, Windham led 8-3. But there
was no smooth sailing for Windham, as Milford continued to chip
away at the decit while also quieting the visitors bats. After scoring
one more run in the top of the sixth inning, Windham was able to
halt the home teams comeback attempt to win their second game of
the season, 9-7.
Vades led Windham with three hits and three RBIs while
teammate Rogers collected a pair of hits and two RBIs. Alyssa
Upton, a freshman, contributed to the victory with two RBIs in the
second inning. The hit was Uptons rst of her high school varsity
career. Cleasby earned the victory on the mound with Emily
Comtois catching.
On Saturday, April 19, pitching ruled as the Lady Jaguars Rachel
Rogers tossed ve and two-thirds innings of no-hit softball in
Windhams 5-0 win over Merrimack Valley. While Rogers could
not complete her no-hit bid, she effectively shut down Merrimacks
bats as the Lady Jaguars did not allow a runner past second base the
entire game.
Vades and Comtois clobbered back-to-back doubles in the fth
inning to score the rst runs of the game. Vades and Comtois struck
again in the seventh inning. Vades knocked in a pair of RBIs with a
single while Comtois collected an RBI single.
The Lady Jaguars will play their rst home game of the season on
Wednesday, April 23 as they host Sanborn Regional High School.
Lady Jags Softball Squad Starts Season 3-0
Windham Boys Volleyball Is Getting Better Everyday
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Sophomore Grifn Lippold watches as senior
co-captain Andrew Lowman bats the ball back into play in the frst set
of Windhams loss to Salem.
Senior co-captains Andrew Lowman (18) and Tucker Lippold (4) block
a Salem shot during Mondays defeat.
by Marc Ayotte
One thing is for certain regarding
the beginning of the 2014 season, and
that is: nothing is for certain. The
Pythons have opened up in volatile
fashion, with lopsided affairs reecting
their 1-2 record thus far in the young
season.
Despite a somewhat cool, though
sunny and pleasant afternoon for
Pelhams season/home opener, it
was unfortunately played under
an unsettling cloud of controversy.
As a result of PHS Administration
disciplinary action, several players
became up close and personal with
the pine and sat out the 12-0
blowout inicted upon them by
visiting Bow. In an afternoon that the
baseball program has since put behind
them, the only shining moment
between the lines was a Chris Gamble
hit that broke up the Bow no-no
offering.
Four days later, the Pelham team
bus traveled to Farmington where
they completely turned the tables.
Supported by a 15 hit Python
pummeling of opposing pitching,
Gamble (1-0) received the start on
the hill and red a one-hitter of his
own; striking out seven and going the
distance in the merci-abbreviated,
12-0 Tiger thrashing. He was very
efcient, he threw very well, recalled
Coach Billy Beauchesne.
While silencing the Farmington
bats, Gamble also led the Pelham hit
parade; going 3-for-3 with a grand slam, ve RBIs, three runs and a stolen base. In all, the Pythons had
four other players with a multi-hit game: Dan Spicer (3-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2B, 3B), Jake Vaiknoras (2-3, run, 2
RBIs, 2B), Cam DeLoreto (2-3, 3 runs, 2 SB), and Tyler Foye who went 2-for-3 with a run batted in.
On Patriots Day,
although celebrated
in bordering Maine
and Massachusetts,
missiles were ying
over the Campbell
High School fence
when Pelham
traveled to Litcheld
for a D-3 battle in
Cougar Country.
Regrettably for the
Python pitching staff,
most of the ICBMs
used CHS bats for
their launching pads.
After Pelham
jumped out to
a seemingly
commanding 6-0
lead after two innings
of play, thanks to
a Jake Vaiknoras
round tripper of his
own with the bases
loaded, Campbell
stormed back in the
middle innings. A
15 hit Cougar attack
highlighted by two
Bobby Baril jacks
and a Connor Sahlin
blast, produced four runs in the third, three in the fourth, and ve in the fth sending the Pythons back to
Pelham with a 1-2 mark.
Joe Slattery (single, RBI) and Dan Spicer (single, RBI) accounted for the other two runs for Pelham
which was blanked over the last ve innings. Starter and losing pitcher Ryan Frank went three-plus
innings; yielding seven earned runs on seven hits, and a costly six walks while fanning four. A slew
of Python hurlers ensued, starting with Chris Benjamin who pitched 1.1 innings (2 hits, 2 runs, k, 2
bb), followed by Spicer (.2 IP, 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned, k, bb), and DeLoreto who went the nal inning,
allowing two hits and a run while also striking out one and walking one.
Chris Benjamin (PHS) went one and a third innings against Campbell,
allowing two runs on two hits.
Pelham shortstop Jake Vaiknoras went yard against CHS; accounting for four of the Pythons
six runs with a second inning grand slam.
PHS Baseball off to a Seesaw Start
Staff photos by Marc Ayotte
set. Windham maintained a solid lead throughout the set, yet
the tenacious Salem squad continued to battle. The Jaguars
nally closed out the second set, 25-21. It appeared that the
momentum now belonged to the Jaguars, especially since
the Windham community was well represented at Davis
Gymnasium. It was awesome, said Baribeau of the turnout
of Windhams supporters in Salem. Its really the only sport
we play Salem in and its great. We were hoping for something
special.
But the Blue Devils, for the 46th time in a row, managed to
win, overcoming the shining Windham squad to take the next
two sets (25-21, 26-24) and the victory to remain unbeaten.
Tucker Lippold, as he has done so far in this young season,
led the Jags with eight kills, four blocks, 13 assists and 10
aces. Andrew Lowman had eight kills and six blocks in the
contest. Erdlen collected 15 digs and 10 aces.
We try to get better every day, said Baribeau. After the
nal sprint following their rst loss of the season, the Jaguars
huddled together, bonded by their desire to improve.