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Volume 14 Number 10 November 13, 2015 20 Pages

Construction
Option Selected

by Barbara OBrien
Following a day-long get-together of architects, engineers and
members of the Windham School Districts Building and Grounds
Committee on Nov. 3, it was announced that no decision had yet
been made on which school construction option to propose to
voters.
Most everyone attending the school board meeting that evening
had anticipated that a final option would have been chosen.
Such was not the case, however. Instead, a new choice, dubbed
Option F was introduced, based on discussions held during the
preceding hours.
When the previous school board meeting was held on Oct.
15, the multiple options had been reduced to designing a
combination of options C and D; utilizing aspects of each. At
this point, however, we found we had more questions than
answers, Vice Chairman Tom Murray said. It was, therefore,
decided that vetting ideas suggested for Option F would be a
valuable use of the ever-dwindling time.
School board members decided to look at other options when
they realized the high cost of proposals C and D, either of which
was estimated to be in the range of $27 million. The proposal that
was put forth last March in the amount of $15 million, but did not
receive enough votes to pass, was much smaller in size than the
proposals being currently considered.
Although no specific details were made public regarding
Option F, it was stated that the newest idea involves taking
down the pods at Golden Brook and reutilizing the quads
area of the building. The modified version of the combined
options C and D is also still under consideration, however. The
newest ideas also include designs for septic, site work and an
access road. The proposals are all based on having 20 students
per classroom. No estimated costs for Option F were presented.
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy commented on the
two options still being reviewed. They both have pros and
cons, McCoy said, adding that she is very much aware of
time sensitivity. We have to work quickly, but do it right, she
said. Nobody is pleased with the anticipated costs, Business
Administrator Adam Steel said, but everyone involved is acutely
aware of the importance of proposing a concept that accurately
addresses the educational needs of the school district.
There was some disagreement among school board members
on statistics related to future student enrollment. Murray said
that projected enrollment indicates a decline in students at the
lower grade levels. The 2017 school year is projected to have
peak enrollment, according to Murray, then decline from there.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller contested Murrays
statistics, commenting on the towns continued residential
development. People are still moving into Windham, PopoviciMuller said. We need to get all the data available.
Weve reached a point where we need to lock down a design,
Chairman Ken Eyring commented, emphasizing the need to get
ballpark figures from the architectural and engineering firms
working on the proposals.
School board member Rob Breton was the one to bring
up wanting a comparison between a proposed addition and
renovations to Golden Brook School and renovations to Windham
Middle School and the construction of a brand-new seventh and
eighth grade school off of London Bridge Road; a concept that
has previously met with defeat. The topic came up during the
previous school board meeting and Breton said he thought the
estimated price tag of a new school, plus anticipated operating
costs, would be presented at the Nov. 3 meeting. The request
was made two weeks ago, Breton reminded his fellow school
board members.
Chairman Eyring agreed with the need to have the estimated
costs for a new school, so residents can see the difference
between that and changes to Golden Brook and Windham Middle
School. The subject will come up, Eyring commented, adding
that he would rather have the conversation sooner, than later.
Popovici-Muller disagreed with the urgency, however, saying
that it was more important to have the architects and engineers
working on the proposal for Golden Brook, than coming up
with anticipated costs for a new school. We cannot have
more delays, Popovici-Muller said. Were already in danger
of missing critical deadlines. The comparison needs to be
done, Popovici-Muller agreed, but is not time-critical. Its not
necessary to have the information by Nov. 17 (the next meeting)
he said.
Eyring disputed the idea that the school board was behind in
moving a construction proposal forward to voters. We are not
behind schedule, Eyring stated.
Im frustrated. Im annoyed with this board, the public and
the administration, Murray said. This is Groundhog Day over
and over again! Were chasing our tails, he said. No matter
how you slice it, dice it and cut it up options C/D and F will
always be less than a new school. The cost of a new school on
the hill will far exceed what were currently proposing, Murray
insisted. A new school doesnt make sense, he continued,
noting that all the comparison information is already available.
People are entitled to their opinions, but not their own set of
facts, Murray said. Murray is the owner of Pugliese Contracting
located in Windham. I know what Im doing, he said, asking
interested residents to go the Windham School District website.
All the information is there, Murray said. Its data driven.
When a new school was proposed three years ago, the
additional anticipated operating costs for a fifth school were said
to be in the neighborhood of $800,000 per year.
Building and Grounds Committee member Rob St. Laurent
said that he, too, was feeling extremely frustrated by the way the
process was going. St. Laurent said he didnt feel that committee
members were being utilized the way they should be. As for the
idea of building another school, St. Laurent said, A fifth school
was taken off the table on day one. We need firm direction. We
need a rudder. We cant change direction every two weeks, he
continued. If we dont have a finish line, well never meet our
goals. We need to nail it down!
School board member Dennis Senibaldi agreed. Let the
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submitted by Presentation of
Mary Academy, Hudson
The eighth grade students
at the Presentation of Mary
Academy invited the veterans
from the Hudson VFW to
share their stories of their time
spent in the Army, Army Air
Corp, Navy and Air Force. Six
gentleman joined the students
in the auditorium and told them
of their times spent and lessons
learned.
One theme was consistent
among the speakers; the time
spent serving their country was
the best experience of their
lives. The men all agreed that
nothing compares to the bond
they made with the other men
they served with. The Hudson
veterans voiced to the students
that education is the most
important thing and respect for
authority.
After a very touching
presentation, the student
leaders, along with Assistant
Principal Kate Gaudreau,
served the visitors lunch.
Principal Sister Maria Rosa
made homemade chicken
noodle soup, and sandwiches
were purchased from Panera
Bread on Spit Brook Road in
Nashua. Gaudreau was asked
how the day went. This event
was wonderful. The veterans
shared their story and made
their way around the school
shaking hands with students
during third lunch. It was a
great way for our students to
learn about Veterans Day. We
hope to continue this tradition.

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Veterans from the Hudson VFW: Russell Gora,

Jim Tarosky, Al Hopkins, John Kothiemer, Roland
Harmon, and Dave Ouellette
Veterans and 8th grade student leaders

Pelhams Pillar of Strength

with Passion for her Home Town has Passed Away

Carrolyn Lorraine Mason Law was 97

motorists drive over the bridge between
when she passed away. She kept her
Walgreens and Citizens Bank on their way to
independent and spitfire attitude to the last.
the Village Green in Pelham center.
Her son Jay and her daughter-in-law Kyle
Carrolyns ancestry was deeply rooted in
could never have taken care of her as they
New Hampshire. She was a proud decedent
did, and she never could have stayed in her
of the Odiorn Family, the first European
own home the way she did if she hadnt held
settlers to New Hampshire in the 1660s, after
so stubbornly onto her independence. She
whom Odiorn Point in Rye was named. She
was an extraordinary woman and she will be
was an Old Yankee. Her great-grandfather,
greatly missed.
George Washington Odiorn, fought in the
Her grandson Jonathans favorite story of
Civil War. She was very proud of her family
hers: she used to tell about the time when
history.
she was a little girl riding her first bicycle,
When she was a kid, and still a Mason
which had wooden wheels. She was driving
growing up in Methuen, Mass., she first
it down a hill, using her feet to steer, and she
met Ernest Law. They lived in the same
wiped out.
neighborhood. He would ride his bike to
Jonathan learned how to ride his bike over
her house, looking for her, and her mother,
her house. She was never afraid to let him
Lillian Mason, would holler, Carrolyn, that
push his limits as a kid. He was never afraid,
boys out front on his bike again. She ended
because she was never afraid for him. She
up dating that boy throughout high school
never got nervous to let him climb high up in
and she married him before he left for Word
Carrolyn Law
the trees in her yard. Now that Jonathan is
War II. She would drive to visit Ernest on
grown, giving his daughter those first lessons
the naval base whenever he came back state
in confidence that his Grandma had given to him, the memories
side. After the war, Carrolyn and Ernest Law lived in New Haven,
are meaningful and precious.
Conn., in Quonset huts while Ernest attended Yale and was in the
Im happy that my daughter got to spend so much time with her
Naval Reserves.
great-grandmother, Jonathan said, And that she got to spend the
Eventually the pair moved back to Pelham. Ernest became a
last years of her life being a great grandmother. She really loved
Professor at Boston University and Carrolyn became a Registered
children. Especially the children in her family.
Nurse. A picture of Ernest M. Law hangs in the reading room
When she was still a child herself, Carrolyn was in the 4H club
of the Pelham Public Library. There is a high school scholarship
for quilting and sewing. She was making her own clothes by the
time she was 5 years old. She continued quilting throughout her
lifetime. She created the dress she wore to attend Pelhams 250th
Anniversary Committees Victorian Ball a number of years ago.
She was very dedicated to the town of Pelham. Her parents
drove out to the country when she was a little girl and purchased
the farm on Atwood Road for about $3,500. Built in the late
1700s, it is one of the oldest properties in Pelham.
She worked hard to keep Pelham a rural community. She was
on the Planning Board for a number of years, alongside her good
friend Spike Hayes. Some have attributed her with being the most
devoted Planning Board member in the history of the town. She
was by the book and stuck to her guns.
Carrolyn was also a member of Pelhams 250th Committee, a
group established in 1994 to celebrate the history of the town. She
worked within the group to help create a book called Reflections:
A Pictorial History of Pelham, New Hampshire, 1746 1996.
As a member of the Pelham Historical Society, Carrolyn worked
alongside Annemarie B. Hargreaves who led the charge to get the
Eleanor Burton, Carrolyn Law, and Josie Fletcher at the Hargreavs house.
Abbot Bridge restored and registered as an historical landmark in
the state of New Hampshire. Built in 1837, Abbott Bridge is the
continued to page 2- Carrolyn Law
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Accolades

The Paralegal Association of New Hampshire is proud to announce

its 2015-2017 Board of Directors. Linda J. Regan of Pelham will serve
as Director At Large of the Paralegal Association of New Hampshire.
Regan is employed as a Paralegal with Upton and Hatfield LLP in
Concord. Elena M. Richards, RP of Windham will serve as Director
At Large of the Paralegal Association of New Hampshire. Richards is
a Trust and Estates Paralegal with the Manchester law firm of McLane
Middleton, Professional Association. She received her Registered
Paralegal designation from the National Federation of Paralegal
Associations in 2008.
The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Bye Bye
Birdie from Nov. 18 through 22. The Dean College Theatre
Department is proud to announce that Travis Sanders of Windham will
have a principal role in the production.
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo

Kuster Statement on
Veterans Day
submitted by the Office of Congresswoman Annie Kuster
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02)
released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day,
which is tomorrow.
Today, we come together to offer our most sincere gratitude to our
nations brave veterans, who have sacrificed so much to protect our
freedom and keep our nation safe. As the daughter of a World War
II veteran, I have great respect and appreciation for the courage and
dedication of the men and women of our Armed Forces. Today and
every day, our thoughts and prayers are with those weve lost, our
veterans, active duty service members, and their families and friends.
I thank each of you for your unwavering patriotism and dedication to
your country and your countrymen and women.
As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I will
continue to work each day to serve all those who have served us so
valiantly. Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices in honor of
their nation. It is a debt we can never repay, but it is essential that we
provide them with the care and support they so richly deserve. On
this Veterans Day, and every day, we give thanks for their service and
all they have done, and continue to do, to protect this great nation.

Winter Parking Ban in

Pelham to Begin
submitted by Pelham Police Department
As a reminder, the winter parking ban in Pelham will be in effect
Dec. 1. No person shall park a vehicle or permit such vehicle to be
parked on any public street or highway between the hours of midnight
and 7 a.m. during the period of Dec. 1 to April 1. Any vehicle found
parked in violation of this ban shall be towed at the owners expense.

Ernest, Carrolyn and Jonathan Law, grandson.

fund at Pelham High School set up in his name. It was Carrolyns wishes
that donations be made to the Ernest M. Law scholarship fund in her
memory.
Ernest and Carrolyn had quite the extraordinary dahlia garden. In
addition to all her public service to the town of Pelham, she was a
member of Pelhams Garden Group. She had a crooked finger from
pulling weeds. In her last years, although the gardening work alluded
her, she still spent countless hours sitting outside among her flowers while
her family took up tending to them. All the while shed recount stories of
summers spent at Squam Lake.
Evenings at Squam Lake were spent out on the porch talking, reading, and
playing very competitive games of scrabble. During the day shed paddle
around in the canoe, looking for loon nests and picking wild blueberries.
She would row up to the shoreline and pick wild blueberries right from the
canoe, sometimes almost tipping over to save the bucket from falling in the
lake, and the blueberries would end up all over the floor of the boat. Shed
take them home and turn them into pies.
Carrolyn frequented the wild blueberry bushes that grow behind her
house in the powerlines, along her property, and in the Peabody Town
Forest. Shed pick out back with a bucket attached to her belt. In recent
years, her great-granddaughter was taken to the wild blueberry patches to
ensure that the blueberry tradition still lives. Cross-country skiing behind
her house and in the Peabody Forest was another favorite pastime of Cals,
as many of her friends affectionately called her.
Her last summer, she had a lot of company from her best friends in
Pelham, Gayle Plouffe, Josie Fletcher, Eleanor Burton, Bill and Joyce
McDevitt, her family from town and her sister and sisters family from
Vermont. She always had her fat, little dog Zeke by her side. She gave her
visiting nurses a run for their money whenever theyd try to have her drink
more water on hotter days. She would tell them she was too busy to stop
and take a drink of water. She knew the way she liked things and that was
it. There was no telling her what to do. She told everyone else was to do.
She was a driving force. It was her stubborn self-determination and
independent spirit that carried her through a very long and healthy life. She
took care of herself. She took care of her family and a lot of other people
along the way. She had a big impact on so many of our lives within the
Pelham community and we are going to miss her, but there is no forgetting
Carrolyn Lorraine Mason Law.

Carrolyn Law and Joyce Mason at the Victorian Ball.

Carrolyn Law, July 2, 1945.

Adequacy Aid Lawsuit to Proceed

However, legal counsel representing the State Senate and House
of Representatives, during the hearing, sought and was granted the
ability to intervene. As a result, additional time has been granted
for the various parties included in the Dover lawsuit to submit briefs
to the court. A follow-up hearing is expected to be scheduled
sometime after the beginning of 2016.
Although Windham considered joining in on the lawsuit with
Dover, following a meeting of several communities late this past
summer, it was decided that a wait-and-see attitude should be
taken. If Dover wins the case against the state, then the victory
will most likely apply to all other affected towns as well. Although
not included in the lawsuit, Windham Selectmen and school board
members are throwing their unanimous support behind Dovers
legal action against the State and
have written letters to that effect.
The Windham School District
is not named in the lawsuit, but
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it is one of the communities that
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Windhams State Representative
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Windham school district has
been underfunded by about
$11.7 million since the inception
of the cap on adequacy aid.
Bates has been working through
the state legislature to have the
cap, which currently stands at
108 percent of last years aid,
removed.

by Barbara OBrien
Although New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph Foster is
declining to defend the constitutionality of the states cap on
education adequacy aid to individual school districts, the President
of the State Senate Chuck Morse and Speaker of the House Shawn
Jasper will be proceeding with the lawsuit brought by the City of
Dover.
During a public hearing on Oct. 26 in Strafford County Superior
Court in Dover, Attorney General Foster defended his decision
not to proceed in defending the states stance on adequacy aid to
education. Foster said that the dire economic climate that existed
when the cap on funding was created, in 2009, no longer exists.

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At this point, it is strategically important for Dover to be the sole

petitioner, Selectman Ross McLeod emphasized. Otherwise, there
could be split decisions amongst the various Superior Courts, which
would prolong the issue, while the Supreme Court resolves the
split. If more than one community filed suit and those communities
were in different counties, various Superior Courts would be
involved. For example, Dover is located in Stafford County and
Windham is in Rockingham County.
Although the lawsuit is being brought by the City of Dover, any
decision handed down would likely apply to all other affected
school districts in New Hampshire. Dover is claiming that the
caps on adequacy aid have cost local taxpayers $13.9 million thus
far. Currently, 42 school districts in New Hampshire, including
Windham, are experiencing growth in their student enrollment.
We could not find a defense we felt was meritorious, said State
Attorney General Foster, in declining to mount a defense against the
City of Dover. Foster noted that the 2006 lawsuit, which resulted
in the Claremont Decision, requires the State of New Hampshire to
fund an adequate education for every child and that placing a cap
on aid violates that ruling. Dovers lawsuit asks that the state begin
fully funding adequacy aid beginning this past September.
Concord attorney Richard Lehmann, who is representing the State
Senate in the lawsuit, said, however, that he believes he can come
up with a justification for the cap on adequacy aid. Lehman said
the case is without precedent because Dover wants the court to
establish and control a trust fund.
It looks like the legislative bodies have effectively bogged this
down, McLeod said, of the decision to defend the cap on adequacy
aid. I imagine that they dont want to have to pay for this, he said.
Why else would they intervene? School Board Chairman Ken
Eyring said he feels that the lawsuit is time sensitive. We need to
pay close attention to any developments. If Dover is successful, it
will cover all towns in New Hampshire.

Growing Orchids, a Beautiful Topic

submitted by Ruth Coole
At the Womans Service Club of Windham meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the program featured
guest speaker Chuck Crisler who brought a beautiful variety of orchids and talked about growing and
maintaining. There was a question and answer session with members. An enjoyable time was had by all.
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American Legion Post 100 Presents & Dedicates POW/MIA Empty Chair

by Doug Robinson
The American Legion Post 100 in Pelham, during its Veterans Day
Remembrance Ceremony, presented and dedicated the POW/MIA
Empty Chair at Pelham Town Hall.
Surrounded with veterans, dignitaries, first responders, families,
and children, Post Commander Ron Meltzer facilitated the solemn
event as he introduced the Post 100 Color Guard, National Anthem,
and Opening Prayer.
Sergeant at Arms Bob Melburne placed the black POW/MIA cover
on the empty chair, signifying that chair would remain empty until
all POWs and MIAs were returned home.
A POW/MIA Empty Chair is placed at all official meetings of the
American Legion as a physical symbol of the thousands of American
POWs/MIAs still unaccounted for from all wars and conflicts
involving the United States of America. This is a reminder for all of
us to spare no effort to secure the release of any American prisoners
from captivity, the repatriation of the remains of those who died
bravely in defense of liberty, and a full accounting of those missing.
Let us rededicate ourselves to this vital endeavor as we also dedicate
this permanent display to the Pelham, N.H., Town Hall.
Pelham Board of Selectmen Chairman Hal Lynde read, As we
gather to honor the many men and women who have served our

country as members of our armed services, we are

also called upon to honor our commitment to those
who are still missing to keep their memory alive and
bring them home. On behalf of the Pelham Board of
Selectmen and the Town of Pelham, we are honored to
host the POW/MIA Empty Chair display in the lobby.
Quoting John F. Kennedys speech in praise of Robert
Frost, 1963, State Representative Eric Estevez stated,
A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces
but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.
NH State Representative Kimberly A. Rice stated that
we need to Thank our veterans of the past, present,
and of the future. We must never forget those who are
still missing.
New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan wrote,
On Veterans Day, we come together as a state and a
nation to demonstrate our respect and admiration for
all those who have bravely answered the call to defend
our nations. As part of those efforts, it is a fitting
tribute that today we welcome the POW/MIA Chair to
its new home in the Pelham Town Hall.
Hassan continued to stated, The POW/MIA Chair
is a simple, yet profound reminder of the sacrifice
that our servicemen and women make in defense
of our country. This display also serves to reaffirm our
unyielding commitment to ensuring that all our brave
servicemen and women who remain unaccounted for
remain in the forefront of our thought and prayers as
we continue to work to bring them home.
The NH Senate declared a Resolution which stated, Be
it known that the NH Senate extends it sincere appreciation
to The American Legion Post 100 Pelham in recognition of
expanding the symbol of the POW/MIA Empty Chair to be
on permanent display at the Town Hall in Pelham service
as a reminder of the men and women still unaccounted for
from all wars and conflicts involving the United States. And
be it further known that the New Hampshire Senate extends
its gratitude to Post 100s genuine commitment to this
extremely worthy endeavor.

Cub Scout John Hamilton stands with American Legion Post 100 Sergeant at Arms, Bob
Melburne, who served in the United States Navy as they stand in witness to the POW/MIA
Empty Chair display at Pelhams Town Hall.

Sergeant at Arms Bob Melburne placed the

black POW/MIA cover on the empty chair,
signifying that chair would remain empty until
all POWs and MIAs were returned home.
Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Warrant Article on Leasing Land for Elderly Housing Passes

by Barbara OBrien
The voter turnout for Windhams Special Town Meeting on
Nov. 3 was abysmally low; coming in at only 2.7 percent of those
registered. The one and only warrant article on the ballot did pass
muster by a vote of 164 to 98, however. Of the 262 people who
took the time to cast a ballot, 14 were voting in Windham for the
very first time.
The article presented during the Special Town Meeting asked
voters to authorize selectmen to enter into an option to lease
agreement with the Windham Housing Authority. The land in
question involves approximately 10 acres of town-owned land, on
the rear portion of the municipal complex, located off Fellows Road,
for the sum of one dollar. This is the area where the Nesmith Library,
the Windham Police Department and Windham Fire Department
are located. This property is now, once again, slated for use by
the Windham Housing Authority to develop elderly housing. This
authorization also includes the subsequent authority for selectmen to
execute an actual lease agreement. Any elderly housing constructed
on this parcel of land will include rental apartments only, for those
age 62 and older.
Also, any eventual lease agreement is to incorporate the following
general terms:
A term of not less than 99 years shall be stipulated;
The base annual rent shall be $1, plus provision for payments in lieu
of taxes, as allowed by state law;
The lessee shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair to
the premises and any buildings thereon, and shall hold the Town of
Windham harmless from any liability arising from the premises;
The use of this property shall be restricted to elderly housing
development, to be built within three years of the date of the

lease, operated by the Windham Housing Authority (or such other

permitted assignee as approved by the board of selectmen);
The authorization to enter into the option shall continue for one
year, and shall provide that the option must be exercised within
three years, or the authority granted by the voters shall expire.
The warrant article was recommended unanimously (5 to 0) by the
Windham Board of Selectmen. Selectman Ross McLeod did express
concern, however, about holding a special town meeting for this
purpose, stating that he felt the issue should be raised next March,
during the regular annual town meeting, so that more voters would
be likely to participate.
Town Administrator David Sullivan explained some of the
background leading up to the warrant article. The Windham
Housing Authority, a local agency, was established in 1993. In
1998, after several years of research and vetting, the WHA went to
Town Meeting with a warrant article similar to the one currently
being proposed. According to Sullivan, the proposal won the
overwhelming approval of voters and continued to retain its
popularity with voters for subsequent years. Unfortunately, however,
federal funding for the project was not forthcoming, due to the
fact that Windham has no designated affordable family housing
(apartments). Windham was turned down for funding four years in
a row due to this situation. The warrant article approved by voters,
previously, expired in March of 2012. As a result, the proposed
elderly housing development
was put on the back burner.
Just a couple of months ago,
however, Charlie McMahon,
chairman of the WHA, came to
selectmen with the news that

the federal rules had changed and Windham might now be eligible
for federal money. It was at this point that McMahon requested a
Special Town Meeting be scheduled and selectmen concurred. Due
to the scheduling of grant funding, it is paramount that permission be
gained from voters as soon as possible, McMahon emphasized.
This is a real need in our town, McMahon told those who
attended Septembers deliberative session. It has been so for many
years. Its sad that so many elderly long-term residents have to
leave town because of rising expenses, McMahon continued. Its
needed now more than ever, he noted.
One of the concerns expressed was whether or not the residency
of elderly housing could be restricted to Windham residents falling
within the allowable age range. Town Counsel Bernie Campbell said
that the process in place will not allow residential restrictions. All
applicants must be treated on an equal basis, Campbell explained.
Attorney Susan Manchester, another attorney who attended the
earlier deliberative session, said Windham could not legally restrict
rentership to Windham residents. Generally speaking, though,
Manchester added, these types of developments tend to be
primarily occupied by local residents.
The next step in the process will be for the Windham Housing
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Letters to our Editor

Join Us for the Annual Tree Lighting

in Windham

Pelham Good Neighbor Fund

to hold 46th Annual Christmas Drive

Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., for our Annual Tree
Lighting in Windham. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck at 3
p.m., escorted by the Salem High Marching Band and Color Guard. Santa
will be in the Windham Cable Studio for photos until 5 p.m.
The Girl Scouts will be hosting holiday crafts in the upstairs of the Town
Hall; while the Boy Scouts will be watching over the massive bon fire in
front of the Town Hall. You wont want to miss the performance by The
Windham Community Band in the heated tent from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
We will be serving complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, and hot coffee as
well. The Windham Middle School will be singing Christmas carols in the
gazebo on the Town Common at 4:45 p.m., followed by the lighting of
the tree. The Windham Presbyterian Church will be hosting its free nondenominational spaghetti supper.
There will be additional activities in the Senior Center and Community
Development Department, so please be sure to visit them!
Please be advised of the road closures (details available at WindhamNH.
gov) as it is strongly recommended to arrive by 2:30 p.m. to avoid road
closures.
We hope to see you there! The event goes on in rain, snow, sleet or
shine!
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season.
For more information, please contact the Recreation Office at 965-1208
or by e-mail at Recreation@WindhamNH.gov.

The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund committee is asking for your support
so that we will be able to help individuals and families during Christmas
with food, clothing and toys for the children. We are asking individuals,
families, businesses, organizations, schools, civic and church groups to be as
generous as possible. Volunteers will be accepting food and cash donations
on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the
parking lot at the Pelham Plaza. If you would like to make a donation
on line, please visit our website at www.pelhamgoodneighborfund.org or
you can make your check payable to the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund,
P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076. Your cash donation is tax deductible
since we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The committee also uses
the money collected during the drive to provide financial assistance 52
weeks a year for food, heat, rent, electricity, and other household expenses.
Your financial support would be greatly appreciated so we can help our
Neighbors In Need.
If you need help during the holidays, please call one of the people
listed below or e-mail us at pgnfsponsorachild@live.com. If you would
like to sponsor a child or family for Christmas, please also call one of the
people listed or go to St. Patrick Church to pick out a name tag(s): Jeanne
DiRocco, (603) 635-2089 or (603) 401-8977; Brenda Blake, (603) 3390679; or Karen Fournier, (978) 319-8650. You can call Jeanne DiRocco
any time, Brenda Blake and Karen Fournier after 6 p.m. during the week
and after 10 a.m. on the weekend. We need to hear from you no later than
Saturday, Dec. 5. Your call for help will be handled in strict confidence.

Cheryl Haas, Recreation Coordinator, Windham

Frank Sullivan, President, Pelham Good Neighbor Fund

Hillarys the Real Deal

Hillary Rodham Clintons town hall event this week at Windham High
School provided a wonderful opportunity for the more than 700 attendees
to learn about her vision and specific policies, and to freely ask questions.
Secretary Clinton took the stage to a standing ovation from the crowd.
She spoke and answered questions about how she would specifically address
many of the issues that Americans care about, such as raising middle-class
incomes, supporting small businesses, protecting social security, improving
our crumbling infrastructure, having large corporations pay their fair share
of taxes, changing and improving the Affordable Care Act, addressing
addiction, taking on the current conflicts in the world, alleviating
the college debt that burdens todays youth, tackling climate change,
confronting gun violence, and supporting human rights and womens
rights, including equal pay and having control over our own bodies.
Throughout the evening, she demonstrated her high level of intelligence,
experience, and qualifications. She showed herself to be the fighter who
brings people together to get things done, while also showing her warmth
and sense of humor. It was a great opportunity to see beyond the image
that is often presented by the media. I hope that others will take the time
to attend a future event so that they too can see the real Hillary Clinton
and her exceptional qualifications to be the next president. She has
definitely earned my vote.

Rubio is the Right Person

for New Hampshire and the Country
We need to change our attitude about vocational education in this
country. Plumbers, welders, electricians, auto mechanics, etc. make
a great living and are in high demand. Presidential candidate Marco
Rubio has great plan to address this. As Marco Rubio doesnt feel its the
governments role to create jobs, he does support establishing vocational
high school programs allowing for classroom training, along with on the
job training which will turnout a number of skilled workers, ready to fill
this growing gap. Traditional four year colleges are still very important, but
perhaps these vocational programs will create competition with traditional
four year colleges, forcing tuition reductions? Marco Rubio also supports
free online classes for those looking to learn a skill or certification needed
to change careers or advance in current careers, while still providing and
caring for their families. Minimum wage increases and infrastructure
improvements are not the answer. Education and training will provide the
tools to fill existing jobs, with salaries much greater than minimum wage.
Marco Rubio is the right person for New Hampshire and the United State
of America.
Doug Viger, Pelham

Valerie Roman, Windham

Business Sponsor Thank You

The Community Development Department and Windham Economic
Development Committee would like to thank Artistic Creations, for
being the November Community Business Sponsor for the Windham
Community Economic Development website. Visit the web site at www.
windham-nh.com to see the Artistic Creations ad and find a link to their
web site. Artistic Creations is a full service, one stop, beauty experience
for everyday living, luxury pampering, or that special event. Take a few
minutes to check out this local business to see what services they can offer
you and your family and dont forget to thank them for their support of
community economic development in Windham.

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by Senator Kelly Ayotte
Veterans Day is an important time to reflect on the tremendous
sacrifices that generations of military men and women have made
for New Hampshire and our nation. Its also a time to recommit
ourselves to ensuring that our nation fulfills its promise to care
for those who served and sacrificed so much for us. Part of that
commitment is making sure veterans have access to the health care
and benefits they have rightfully earned. Coming from a military
family, that commitment is deeply personal to me - and while weve
made progress toward that goal, we have much more work to do.
Last year, I worked with Senator Jeanne Shaheen to include
language in the bipartisan VA reform bill that allows New
Hampshire veterans to receive care from non-VA providers, such
as through the Veterans Choice Card Program. We worked to
make this program fit the needs of New Hampshire and included a
provision that expanded eligibility for our veterans.
The Choice Card Program is a major step toward addressing
a long-standing inequity for New Hampshire veterans. But the
implementation of the program has been rocky, with veterans
receiving inaccurate or confusing information about how to use the
program to access care. In response to these concerns, we have
pushed the VA to do better and make sure we get this right for our
veterans. We have held public forums in Manchester and Berlin to
give our veterans the opportunity to address their concerns directly
with VA officials and care provider groups, including Health Net
Federal Services, the contractor tasked with managing eligibility
requirements and making appointments for our veterans.
We have more work to do in order to make sure the VA
implements the Choice Card program as Congress intended, and we
will continue our efforts to make sure veterans can receive quality,
timely care closer to home.
It is critical that we remain vigilant and monitor the VAs
progress in implementing not only the Choice Card Program, but
all programs run by the department. Last years waitlist scandal
revealed serious problems at the VA that led to some veterans
becoming more ill and even dying when they were not able to
receive timely care.
But despite the obvious need for rigorous oversight at the
department, the agency remained without a permanent Inspector
General for 21 months. The Inspector General is charged with
identifying mismanagement and rooting out waste, fraud, and
abuse, and nominating a qualified individual for this critical post
should have been a priority for the administration.
I spoke out about this issue at Senate hearings and in letters to
the President. Finally, last month, the White House announced
its nominee after this position had been vacant for more
than 640 days. While this step was long overdue, putting in
place a permanent IG is a necessary step to restoring trust and
accountability at the agency. We must ensure that the VA is always
looking out for veterans needs, not its own bureaucratic interests.
To that end, I have cosponsored legislation to give the VA secretary
greater authority to hold VA employees who engage in misconduct
fully accountable for their actions.
While we cannot undo the tragedies that we witnessed at the
VA over the past year, we must continue to work together to make
sure the department improves services for veterans going forward.
Im pleased to report that there is progress on that front. Earlier
this year the president signed into law a bill that I was proud to
cosponsor, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans
Act. Named for Clay Hunt, a Marine Corps veteran who sadly took
his own life at the age of 28, the bill requires third-party evaluations
of existing suicide prevention programs within the Department
of Defense and the VA, in order to identify programs that need
improvement or need to be consolidated. It also requires the
establishment of a website with information about mental health
care services available to veterans, and implements other reforms
designed to help care for our veterans here at home.
This Veterans Day, let us renew our nations promise to support
the courageous men and women who have put their lives on the
line to defend our freedom. As your Senator, I will continue to fight
every single day to make sure that our veterans receive the care and
support they have rightfully earned and deserve.
Kelly Ayotte of Nashua represents New Hampshire in the United
States Senate, where she is a member of the Armed Services
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
Calling all Cookbook Lovers to
the Pelham Public Library! The Library
is looking to launch a new program to
help food enthusiasts explore new trends
in cuisine and dieting. If you like cooking and
experimenting with new types of food and
preparation methods, this program may be for
you! Cookbook Explorers is designed for foodies
and casual cooks alike no previous experience
necessary! Each month, well explore a new
cookbook, dieting craze, or style of cuisine. Our
goal is to encourage community members to have
fun with food while learning exciting and tasty
ways of putting food on the family table. The
library expects to begin the program in 2016. If
youre interested in joining Cookbook Explorers,
e-mail our Adult Services Librarian, Rebecca
Crockett, at rcrockett@pelhamweb.com or call
the Library at 635-7581 and leave your name and
contact information.

Now

Saturday, November 14
Members of the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts,
and Cub Scouts will come together
Scouting for Food. This is Windhams
largest food drive supporting Shepherds
Pantry. This community service project exemplifies
one of the most important principles of scouting
service to the community. Shepherds Pantry
provides assistance to local families. This food
drive comes as there is a continuous need to
stock shelves and help the needs of local families.
Windham residents are asked to place nonperishable food donations in plastic bags or boxes
curbside by 8:30 a.m. Please, nothing frozen or in
glass.

4th

Sunday, November 15
th
Holiday and Craft Fair, from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at Pelham Elementary School.
Hosted by Pelham ACES and the PES PTA.
PES Classroom Basket Raffles and Cakewalk,
PHS Booster Club Concessions, 40-plus crafters
and craft raffles, and more. Bring a food pantry
donation and receive a free craft raffle ticket. For
information email Andrea at PelhamACES@gmail.
com or call 635-3196. Free Admission. See you
there!

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Tuesday, November 17
Craft Club: Origami Ornaments at
6 p.m. Learn easy and creative ways of
paper and felt folding to create whimsical
holiday decorations. All supplies provided.
Free and open to the public. Call the Nesmith
Library at 432-7154 to register.

7th

Thursday, November 19
The Windham Garden Club welcomes
Emily Calhoun, of the Natural Heritage
Bureau, who will speak on New
Hampshires natural beauty. In this
dazzling presentation, youll see New Hampshires
natural beauty through the lens of the Bureaus
ecologists and photographers, Ben Kimball and
Dan Sperduto. Featuring photos of rare and special
plant communities and habitats throughout the
state, youll learn new ways to look at the natural
landscape and find out places to visit some of
NHs unique places. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at
the Windham Town Hall, 3 North Lowell Rd.,
with the presentation starting at 7:15 p.m. The
club welcomes guests at no charge. For further
information, you may call Margaret Crisler at 5957625.

9th

Friday, November 20
The PHS Booster Club presents its
second annual Donkey Basketball at 6
p.m. PHS Boosters has put together some
great teams - Class of 2016, Pelham Fire,
Pelham Police and Coaches from youth sports
programs in town. Tickets are $7 in advance of
$10 at the door (under 4 free). Mail a check to
the Pelham Boosters Club, PO Box 53, Pelham,
NH 03076 or drop it off at the PHS Booster Club
mailbox located in the office. Be sure to include
your name, contact number, how many tickets, and
amount enclosed. Funds raised go directly to our
athletic programs.

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Saturday, November 21
International Games Day Game-a-thon
at Nesmith Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Calling all gamers! International Games
Day is held annually on the third Saturday
of November at libraries across the world.
Join us at Nesmith Library today for its first annual

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November

game-a-thon. We supply the games and

snacks; you just need to bring yourselves!
Well have a full selection of traditional
board games and strategy games, like
Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Catan, Monopoly,
Apples to Apples, and many more. This is an
all-ages event, and we encourage everyone
who loves games to come participate. It will
be a fun, free, and entertaining day. Event
is free, all ages, and open to the public. Call
432-7154 to register, or visit nesmithlibrary.
org.
Thursday, November 25
Thanksgiving Day the 21st Annual 3
th & 5 Mile Windham Turkey Trot will be
held beginning at 9 a.m., 70 Blossom
Rd. Family event - Run, Walk, Roll
(bikes, rollerblades, strollers, wheelchairs,
etc.). Benefits three local charities. Cost is a
monetary donation; 100 percent goes to charity.
Pre-register at www.WindhamTurkeyTrot.org.
Email questions to WindhamTurkeyTrot@gmail.
com.

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Friday, December 4
The public is welcome to attend a
th Veteran
Benefit Dinner at the VFW Post,
6 Main Street, in Pelham! Doors open at
5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. Cost:
$8/adult; $5/child under 12. Italian food,
pasta, salad, coffee, tea, desserts, and more! 50/50
Raffle! Door Prize! Contact Dot and Gene Carter
at 635-7863 or visit www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.
Sponsored by the John H. Hargreaves Memorial
Post 10722 VFW and Auxiliary. All proceeds
benefit veterans programs.

Saturday, December 5
St. Patricks Christmas Craft Fair will
be held at St. Patrick Parish Center, 12
Main St., Pelham. Many local crafters
who amaze us every year, food, homemade
baked goods, entertainment at 10 a.m., a visit from
Mr. and Mrs. Santa at noon, coloring contest and
raffles. Join us from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and get great
gifts for your holiday shopping. Hope to see you
there!

5th

Thursday, December 10
Pelham High School will host its
annual Financial Aid 101 Evening for
parents and our college-bound seniors.
The event, organized by the schools
College and Career Guidance Department, will
be held beginning at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria. A
representative from the New Hampshire Higher
Education Assistance Foundation will facilitate
the event, providing parents and students with
information about the financial aid process
for colleges and universities. Specifically, the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid will
be explained in detail which is required for all
financial aid requests. Contact the College and
Career Guidance Department for any additional
questions, 635-2116.

10th

Now thru December 10

The Pelham Fire and Police Departments are
now collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys
for Tots Foundation. Over 7 million children
are helped by this wonderful program which is
organized by Americas real heroes, the brave men
and women of the U.S. Marine Corps. The last
pickup of toys will be on Dec. 10. For questions
call the Pelham Fire Department at 635-2703.

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Obituaries

Everylifetimehasastory
Michael E. Cannon

Michael E. Cannon, 81,

of Pelham, died Nov. 7,
2015, at his home. He
was the beloved husband
of Constance (Guilbeault)
Cannon who survives
him and with whom he
celebrated their 38th
wedding anniversary on
May 20 of this year.
Born in Lowell, Mass.,
August 3, 1934, a son
of the late Michael P.
and the late Margaret
(Gordon) Cannon, he
attended the Immaculate

Conception School in Lowell and was a graduate of

Lowell High School.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Michael
proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force
and was awarded the National Defense Service
Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean
Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Before retiring, Michael was employed as a
printing supply sales representative with D. M.
Products in Rockland, Mass. Previously, he worked
at the James T. Keefe Company in Lowell.
He was a longtime communicant of St. Patrick
Church in Pelham where he was also President of
St. Patricks Parish Council and served as Minister of
Hospitality for over 20 years.
Among his many activities, Michael was a
member of the John H. Hargreaves Memorial VFW

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Post 10722 as well as the American Legion Post

100. He was also a member of the former Pelham
Lions Club and member of the Boston Litho Club
for many years.
Among his enjoyments, Michael took great
pride in his yard, always looking for some way to
improve its appearance. He loved old movies,
especially the ones starring John Wayne. He
enjoyed traveling with Connie to California, Las
Vegas, Hawaii and most of the Eastern Seaboard.
He was also an avid New England sports fan,
especially of the Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics.
In addition to his wife Connie, Michael is
survived by a son, Glenn W. Cannon and his wife
Elizabeth of Lowell, Mass.; a grandson, Benjamin
Cannon and his wife Cathleen of Worcester, Mass.;
a step-daughter, Angela Keef and her husband

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Christopher of Bow; a step-grandson, Max Keef; a
sister, Maureen Connolly; his father-in-law, Albert
L. Guilbeault of Pelham; his sister-in-law, Lorraine
Cannon; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also brother of the late James P. Cannon.
His Funeral Mass was held Nov. 12 at St. Patrick
Church in Pelham. Burial was in the Gibson
Cemetery.
Those wishing may make contributions in his
memory to the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund, P.O.
Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076, or the Pelham Food
Pantry, 12 Main St., Pelham, NH 03076.
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.
com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F.
ODonnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.

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Rita L. Tellier

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Carrolyn Lorraine (Mason) Law

Carrolyn Lorraine
(Mason) Law, 97, died
peacefully on Oct. 16,
2015, at her home,
surrounded by her loving
family. She was the
beloved wife of the late
Dr. Ernest M. Law, with
whom she shared many
wonderful years. Carrolyn
and Ernest were neighbors
as children who grew up
together as friends and
were married before Ernest left for World War II.
Born in Boston, Mass., on April 23, 1918, she
was a daughter of the late Alwyn C. and Lillian
C. (Odiorne) Mason, decedent of the Odiorne
family who were the first European settlers to New
Hampshire in the 1660s after whom Odiorne Point
in Rye, N.H., was named.
Carrolyn was a graduate of Methuen High
School, and went on to attend the Lawrence
General Hospital Registered Nursing Program
where she earned her RN license. She spent many
years as a nurse for Lawrence General Hospital
until she went on to work as a private nurse before
her retirement.
In her prime Carrolyn led a very active lifestyle,

cross country skiing and gardening. She spent

summers at Squam Lake picking blueberries from
her canoe and diving from cliffs.
In her retirement, Carrolyn became an active
member of the Pelham Community. She served
on the Planning Board for a number of years
maintaining the rural character of Pelham. A
philanthropist, she made generous donations to
the schools, library and Congregational Church.
She volunteered on Pelhams 250th Anniversary
Committee and the Pelham Historical Society.
Carrolyn is survived and will be deeply missed
by her two sons, Jeffery Mason Law of Derry, and
Jonathan Law and his wife Kyle of Pelham; her
three grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife Kaela
of Pelham, Benjamin and Zachary of Nashua; her
great-granddaughter, Demetra Law; and her sister,
Dorothy Clark of Vermont.
She was predeceased by her husband and by
her three brothers, Alan, Hubert, and Russell
Mason.
In her honor, donations may be made to the
Dr. Ernest M Law scholarship fund. Make checks
payable to Trustee of the Trust Fund Town of
Pelham and include a note: Deposit into Dr.
Ernest M. Law School Scholarship Fund. Mail to
6 Village Green, Pelham NH 03076.

Obituaries

Rita L. (Nolan)
Tellier, 81, of Pelham,
formerly of Tewksbury,
Mass., died Nov. 2,
2015, at Southern New
Hampshire Medical
Center in Nashua
following an extended
illness.
Born in Dracut,
Mass., June 16, 1934,
the daughter of the
late Victor and the late
Maria (Lareau) Nolan, she received her education
in the Dracut school system.
Before retiring, Rita was employed as a Printed
Circuit Board Inspector with Raytheon Corporation
in Lowell and Andover, Mass., for over 20 years.
Among her many interests, she enjoyed reading,
riding on motorcycles and socializing, especially
at family gatherings. She loved animals especially
her cats Buttons and Sweetpea. She was also an

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avid New England Patriots and NASCAR fan.

But above all else, she cherished the quality time
she spent with her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Cynthia
Bisson of Windham, and Francine Hancock and
her husband John of Pelham; three sons, Donald
Tellier and his wife Denise of Hudson, Daniel
Tellier and his wife Corrine of Conroe, Texas and
David Tellier and his wife Holly of Dracut, Mass.;
12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
She was also mother of the late Leo Tellier.
Her funeral service took place in the Pelham
Funeral Home on Nov. 6. Interment will be held
privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
in her memory to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400
Broadway, Route 28, Methuen, MA 01844.
E-condolences at www.pelhamfuneralhome.
com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F.
ODonnell, Jr. (603) 635-3333.

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Breakfast at the Common Man not so Common

Happy Birthday Beverly Cunningham! At 85 years young, all she wanted was to have
breakfast with her family during the charity event. Instead of presents, she wanted her family
to donate to MDA and Windhams Helping Hands.

Mrs. New Hampshire, Kristen Gazda, gives Shaye Watson, 7, of

Windham a hug during The Common Man Charity Breakfast

Mrs. New Hampshire, Kristen Gazda, was signing autographs and

also was available to have a photo taken with any and all.
More than 20 volunteers assisted, including 20 to 25 firefighters,
as well as staff from Windhams Golden Brook School.
Pictured at top right, Matteo Molina, 4, receives some expert face painting
tattoos from Dhruti Ramani.

The St. Laurent family, Kristi, Abby, and Grace, place the final touches of syrup
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Staff photos by Doug Robinson

by Doug Robinson
The Common Man, Windham, in partnership with the Windham
Fire Department and Windhams Helping Hands Organization
teamed up for their 15th Annual Charity Breakfast. Proceeds from
the event were distributed between the MDA and Windhams
Helping Hands.
According to Common Man Manager Scott McCann, The presale
of tickets was much busier than in previous years. In addition, he
commented that by 10 a.m., he had gone through more than 500
plates that morning and had two hours to go.
The pancake, sausage, fruit, various breads, juice and coffee
breakfast were donated by The Common Man restaurant.
On the second floor of the restaurant, the Helping Hands
organization held a raffle for many items that had been donated.
Signed sport pictures from the Patriots, a tour of a vineyard,
fireworks cruise on Canobie Lake, a wrapped basket of lottery
tickets, spa packages, as well as a two-night stay at The Common
Man list only a few of the many dozen raffle items available.

by Barbara OBrien
When interim Superintendent Tina McCoy
was appointed to that position by the Windham
School Board this past summer, the appointment
was for the 2015-2016 school year. One of the
promises school board members made, at the
time, was that they would launch a nationwide
search for a permanent replacement.
One of the reasons that an interim
superintendent was selected earlier this year
is that it wasnt a good time of year to be
interviewing candidates, as most school districts
had already hired superintendents for the
ensuing school year. School board members
said they would begin a search for a permanent
superintendent this fall. In order to keep that
promise, the school board has begun searching
for a professional firm to assist with that process.
During the Nov. 3 school board meeting,
newly hired Human Resources Director Amina
Fazlic said she had contacted several companies
that specialize in seeking candidates. Those
informal quotes ranged from $10,000 or less up
to a high of $20,000. Fazlics recommendation
was for the school district to go with Municipal
Resource Company, Incorporated, also known
as MRC. Fazlic said the local school district has
used MRC in the past and was happy with the
service received. MRC also came in with the
lowest quote of $10,000 or less.
Time is of the essence, Fazlic said of the
need for the school board to make a decision
on which firm to use. There are other towns
in New Hampshire that are also looking for a
new superintendent, she noted. School board
members were not ready to make a choice, yet,
however, stating that they want to know if MRC
has successfully placed any superintendents in
New Hampshire.

The process last time wasnt perfect, but it

worked out well in the end, commented school
board member Daniel Popovici-Muller, referring
to the school board and former human resource
director Carol St. Pierre handling the process.
Professional input is always valuable, however,
he added.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi said
he thinks its in the best interest of the Windham
School District to do an outside search for
superintendent. We need to get it right this
time, Senibaldi said. School board members
Rob Breton, Tom Murray and Ken Eyring all
said they wanted references on the firms being
considered, although they also agreed they dont
want Windham to be the last community in New
Hampshire to post an advertisement for a new
superintendent.
Resident Andrea Alexander suggested that
an advertisement for superintendent be posted
ahead of hiring a professional firm, in order to
get a head start. Although Popovici-Muller said
he thought that would be a good idea, Business
Administrator Adam Steel pointed out that
management firms usually receive applications
directly. Fazlic also said she recommended
waiting to post an advertisement until a firm is
under contract.
Senibaldi said he wanted applications for the
job to go directly to whichever firm is selected
in order to protect the security of applicants.
Senibaldi also said he didnt want to spend hours
going through applications, some of which might
come from individuals not even suitable to be a
dog catcher.
Fazlic was expected to request the information
sought by school board members and to provide
the answers by the next meeting on Nov. 17.

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Superintendent Pleased with Visit by Department of Education

by Barbara OBrien
Interim Windham Superintendent Tina McCoy said she is pleased
with a recent visit to Golden Brook School by officials from the New
Hampshire Department of Education. The visit, which pertained to a
Title One grant, took place on Oct. 20.
McCoy said she was very, very pleased with the outcome of the
visitation. The teaching staff at Golden Brook School is working in
concert, McCoy said. They are doing a phenomenal job, she told
school board members, during their meeting on Nov. 3. Dr. McCoy
also said she is more than willing to assist neighboring communities
striving for improvement in this regard.
A second visit by the Department of Education will occur on Nov.
16. The topic of that visit will be related to providing an adequate
education. Theres no doubt that we are doing that, McCoy
commented. Were always looking for ways to improve, however,

she said, noting that curriculum implementation will be the focus of

the visit.
As for the development of an operating budget for the 2016-2017
school year, which begins on July 1 of next year, McCoy said the
initial presentation will take place at the next school board meeting,
scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Its a very detailed
process, McCoy continued. Weve been very thoughtful, very
careful, very conservative.
In other business, Business Administrator Adam Steel reported
that the school district had received approximately $8,600 from
the Federal Emergency Management Administration for expenses
involved with one of the severe storms experienced last winter. The
unanticipated revenue will be used to offset the tax rate for 2016.
Steel also reported that health insurance rates are expected to
increase by a maximum of about eight percent next year. The

increase could cost the school district up to $100,000. Steel said he

had anticipated that the increase would be closer to six and a half
percent over current costs.
As for the possibility of proposing an athletic track to be built
around the existing football field at Windham High School, Steel
said design work is in the process of being completed. If the plan
moves forward, it would result in the existing soccer field being
made smaller. Although the soccer field would no longer be of
regulation size for games, it could still be used for a practice field,
Steel explained. School board members Dennis Senibaldi, Daniel
Popovici-Muller and Tom Murray all said they werent in favor of
reducing the size of the soccer field. I feel it would be a travesty to
students, Murray said. Dr. McCoy noted that this idea is only one
option being considered. When the proposed plans are completed,
they will be brought forward to the full school board for review.

School District to Form Finance Committee

by Barbara OBrien
On the recommendation of Windham School District (SAU 95)
Business Administrator Adam Steel, the majority of school board
members have voted to form a finance committee. I feel that a
finance committee will serve the school district well, not because
there are problems to be solved, but to build the publics trust, Steel
said. It would be an act of transparency; one that would build
credibility, he explained. Its not a new idea. Weve been talking
about it for a couple of years.
School Board Chairman Ken Eyring agreed with Steels assessment.
It would be beneficial to have members of the public included,
Eyring said.
Resident Andrea Alexander agreed with Eyring, saying she thought
it was a good idea to establish a finance committee. I follow my
checkbook, my bank account, Alexander said. The school districts

not getting another cent for stuff that it would be nice to have, but
isnt necessary. Alexander said that her sense of whats going to
happen next March, on Election Day, is that voters will say No at
the ballot box.
Resident Bob Coole said he was torn between whether a finance
committee is a good idea or not. There are good points and bad
points, Coole said. Im on the fence. Just not sure a finance
committee is needed, he said. Former school board member
Barbara Coish said she just doesnt want a finance committee to
become a budget committee. But, if Adam says its a good idea,
then I guess it is, Coish said.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi was the only one who
spoke out against the idea, saying he wasnt in favor of forming a
finance committee. Senibaldi said he feels that the administrative
staff is competent and that forming a finance committee would

just be adding an additional layer of unnecessary bureaucracy.

Senibaldi said the formation of a finance committee could be
compared to a budget committee; one without any authority. He
suggested that the issue be put on the ballot next March. School
board member Daniel Popovici-Muller said that he views a budget
committee as a very different animal than a finance committee,
which advises only.
School board members approved the formation of a finance
committee by a vote of 4 to 1. Voting in favor of the new committee
were Ken Eyring, Tom Murray, Rob Breton and Daniel PopoviciMuller. The only negative vote was from Dennis Senibaldi. Anyone
who is interested in serving on the finance committee is encouraged
to call the SAU office at 603-425-1976 or to contact one of the
school board members.

Hillary Clinton Stops by Windham High School

Clinton addresses the crowd.

Salem resident Stephanie Michlon asks Hillary a question regarding

cost of living adjustment to Social Security.

by Bob Gibbs
Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton brought
her presidential campaign to Windham High School. Speaking at
a town meeting with 350 to 400 mostly partisan listeners, Clinton
talked of her plans for free college education for all, health care for
all, repairing an economy that continues to have problems, and the
struggle to defeat terrorism.
Many people in attendance had waited several hours and then
needed to endure heavy security measures to get into the meeting
that was held in the lobby of the school. Many people needed to sit
behind the throngs of media and on the upper corridor in order to
just be able to hear the candidate speak.
Following her speech, Clinton took questions from the audience.
The questions pertained to illegal immigration, cost of living

adjustments to Social Security, and illegal

immigration.
A local Girl Scout told Clinton that her mom is
taking care of her grandmother with Alzheimers
and asked if the presidential candidate believed
in taking care of people with Alzheimers.
A Windham resident, Laura Visceral , who
attended the town meeting, commented, I came
in as an undecided Democrat, and now I am on
her (Clintons) team. She spoke about the social
issues Im concerned about, and she has the
experience.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Hillary Clinton takes a question from a local Girl Scout.

Hillary Clinton speaks at the town meeting at Windham High School.

Proposed Town Budget to be Presented Nov. 16

by Barbara OBrien
Noting that 68 percent of the towns annual budget is comprised
of salaries and benefits for employees, Town Administrator David
Sullivan said the kick-off for 2016s proposal will be during the
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fire, while the cost of plowing public sidewalks in Windham will add
another $55,000 to the proposed budget.

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Sullivan said, but individual department heads, such as fire,
police, highway and other branches of town government, have
been working on proposals. Those proposals will be presented
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budget and prioritizing where the money really needs to be spent.

Sullivan said he will bring forward a 2016 budget that he feels
is needed to operate the town and selectmen can proceed from
that point. The towns 2015 operating budget is appropriated at
$12,572,260; an increase of less than a half a percent from the 2014
operating budget.
We need to take a look at the bigger picture, Chairman Al
Letizio, Jr. said, stating that town officials need to see how they can
increase the income side of the formula. We need to increase the
tax base through economic development and reduce the burden on
taxpayers, he said.

2015 Town of Pelham

Tax Rate Set
submitted by the Office of the Selectmen, Pelham
The Town of Pelham 2015 property tax rate has been set at $23.26
per $1,000 of property valuation, an increase of 39 cents, or 1.7
percent from 2014.
This represents an increase of $117 for a home valued at
$300,000.
A larger increase was expected because the full effect of the
Pelham High School addition is in this years budget. However, a
significant portion was offset by revenue from the school district and
some funding from the towns fund balance.
The breakdown of the tax rate is:
Town Government - $6.90, a decrease of $0.01 from 2014
Local Education (school) - $12.65, an increase of $0.36
State Education tax - $2.42, a decrease of $0.01 and
County tax - $1.29, an increase of $0.05
For further comment or information contact Chairman Hal Lynde
or Town Administrator Brian McCarthy at the Pelham Board of
Selectmens office at 508-3074.

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School District Considers

In-House Groundskeeping
by Barbara OBrien
John Pratte, facilities manager for the Windham
School District, has proposed that, beginning with
the 2016-2017 school year, groundskeeping be
done in-house, and the school board is taking it
under consideration.
Pratte, who came on board this past summer,
presented his preliminary proposal during the
school board meeting on Nov. 3. Pratte said he
ran a similar in-house groundskeeping program
for the Hudson School District, for a period of 10
years. Currently, the Windham School District
has a contract with Boyden Landscaping. That
contract with the Pelham firm expires at the end of
the current school year.
Londonderry, Salem, Litchfield, Hudson and
Amherst are among the area communities that
already utilize in-house groundskeeping for their
school districts.
According to Pratte, the Windham School
District includes a total of approximately
18 to 20 acres of maintainable land. The
maintenance of this property would require two
full-time employees, working year-round, Pratte
explained. These two employees include a head
groundskeeper and one assistant. The head
groundskeeper would need to be licensed for
pesticide application.
If Windham is to implement an in-house
groundskeeping program for its school district, the
first year would actually cost more money than is
currently being paid under contract, but that loss
would be more than covered in years two and
three. Based on figures supplied by Pratte, the
additional cost for the first year would be about
$39,000, while the savings in the second and
third years would be $76,557 and $108,000. The
main issue would be finding sufficient storage
space, which is limited. Pratte said it is possible
that some storage space could be found in the
field house at Windham High School. The initial
proposal put forth by Pratte includes the school
district acquiring two propane mowers, a tractor
and attachments, two trucks, materials and other
basic supplies, plus salaries and overtime. If
Windham were to lease the equipment, rather
than purchase it outright, the cost would increase
by about $22,000 over the first three years of an

in-house program.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi
appeared to be in opposition of an in-house
groundskeeping program. Senibaldi said that
he felt having two full-time employees would
be insufficient and that in-house program would
cost more than staying with an outside vendor.
Senibaldi also said he was concerned over having
a suitable place for storage and the maintenance
of equipment, noting that the high school field
house also houses a concession stand. Pratte
said he had consulted with the Windham Fire
Department and been told there werent any
problems with the proposed storage locations.
Senibaldi said he wanted Pratte to reach out to
Boydens Landscaping and follow the vendor
around on his daily rounds. Resident Bob Coole
said there is a lot of maintenance involved in
groundskeeping and feels a new building will
be required to efficiently operate an in-house
program.
School board member Daniel Popovici-Muller
said he wasnt ready to make a decision and
wanted more information. Popovici-Muller
said he wanted the groundskeeping portion
of the job put out to bid separately from the
snowplowing. Snowplowing is not included in
Prattes in-house proposal. He said the estimated
cost of outsourcing snowplowing would be about
$50,000.
Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he favors
the in-house scenario. Not only would money
be ultimately saved, but people who work for
the school district tend to have more of a vested
interest than those who work for an outside
vendor, Murray said. Business Administrator
Adam Steel also stated that he supports Prattes
concept, noting that it works well for other
school districts. I have lot of confidence in
Johns (Prattes) ability, Interim Superintendent
Tina McCoy said. This is a good opportunity to
reduce costs.
Pratte will be returning with additional
information on his in-house groundskeeping
proposal at the Tuesday, Nov. 17 school board
meeting. I have a tremendous amount of
confidence in you, Chairman Ken Eyring told
Pratte.

Windham Applies for Economic

Revitalization Zones
by Barbara OBrien
Windhams Community Development Director
Laura Scott has requested that three more areas
of the town be added to the list of Economic
Development Zones. Three other areas were so
designated earlier this year.
Seeking an opportunity to show the owners
of businesses that the Town of Windham is
business friendly, Scott initially applied to the
New Hampshire Department of Resources and
Economic Development to establish three areas in
Windham that would be designated as Economic
Revitalization Zones. The three original areas
include the intersection of Wall Street and Route
111; the property on Range Road, that was once
home to a driving range; and the intersection of
Routes 111 and 111A.
Scott said the application to the state incurred
no cost to the Town of Windham. The program
has actually been in place for several years,
Scott said, but she had been told previously that
Windham didnt qualify for the designation or the
tax credit grants involved in being so designated.
Tax credit grants to businesses located in
Economic Revitalization Zones are awarded on

a competitive basis, Scott explained. Selectmen

voted 4 to 1 to apply for the original designation
request. Voting in favor were Chairman Al Letizio,
Jr., Vice-Chairman Joel Desilets and Selectmen
Bruce Breton and Roger Hohenberger. Only
Selectman Ross McLeod voted against submitting
the application. The vote was the same on the
second go-round on Nov. 2. McLeod said he
could not support the concept, adding that he
feels its a waste of effort.
The three newest Economic Revitalization Zone
requests include the Village Center (two parcels at
Route 111 and Hardwood Road), Village Center
North (five parcels near the Windham Town Hall)
and Village Center South (three parcels next to the
Windham Fire Department on Fellows Road and
adjacent to the U.S. Post Office). In order to be
considered for the Economic Revitalization Zone,
parcels must be vacant and contiguous to one
another, Scott explained. Going back in history,
these areas were considered to be the center of
Windham, she noted. Re-establishing a Village
Center is also part of the vision for Windhams
future, Scott stated.

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In My Opinion...
by Kaela Law

Eminent Domain
is Not
Acceptable

On Nov. 5, I attended a Tennessee Gas

Pipeline open-house style forum in Dracut,
Mass., with one of my towns selectmen.
I live in Pelham, N.H. In Pelham, regarding
pipelines, we are experiencing a bit of a unique
situation. We are home to a portion of the
Concord Lateral pipeline system. It is comprised
of two pipes lying side by side. The first is a
12-inch pipe that runs from Dracut through
Pelham, Windham, Londonderry and on up to
Concord. The second pipe is a 20-inch pipe
through Pelham, Windham and Londonderry
until it hits Granite Ridge power plant, and
then it tapers off to an 8-inch pipe and tapers
off again to a 6-inch pipe by the time it reaches
Concord. There is a lateral off this pipeline as
well called Nashua Lateral that is 8 inches in
diameter. The maximum operating pressure of
these pipes is between 400 to 750 psi (pounds
per square inch). That is the background. This
is what Tennessee Gas Pipelines footprint looks
like in NH.
Liberty Utilities has signed on to contract with
the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline. Recently
the NH PUC, despite a caution by the Office
of Consumer Advocates, granted approval for
Liberty to contract with the Northeast Energy
Direct for 115,000 dekatherms (measure of
units) per day. With this measure, they would
replace all of the gas currently running through
the Concord Lateral with gas from the Northeast
Energy Direct, about 50,000 dekatherms a day,
and would use the additional 65,000 dekatherms
to try to grow their business. During the hearing
for this precedent agreement, William J. Clark
of Liberty Utilities was asked a question to
help validate their gas requirements. He was
asked: Is Liberty exploring potential new
franchise territories that could create additional
conversion opportunities? To which he replied:
Yes, Liberty is currently exploring franchise
opportunities in two communities contiguous
to our existing franchise area. Liberty has
had discussion with local officials in those
communities as well as potential customers.
To me, this reads like the two communities
in question are helping to build the case for the
Northeast Energy Direct except that both
communities are officially opposed to the N.E.D.
After Liberty was given approval to contract
on N.E.D they opened another docket with
the Public Utilities Commission for franchise
agreements in Pelham and Windham (the two
communities). When they came to both Pelham
and Windham, Liberty assured our selectmen
that these distribution projects had nothing to do
with the Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline, that
they were completely different and unrelated
things. Pelham, however, sees how the two
projects are directly correlated, that Liberty is
using distribution in Pelham to justify building
the N.E.D, and is intervening in the PUC
proceedings. Remember that all the gas from the
Concord Lateral and, therefore, all distribution
in New Hampshire would come from the N.E.D.
This situation in Pelham is a microcosm to the
Northeast Energy Direct in New England. About
100 of us homeowners here in town are meant
to endure eminent domain property seizure in
order that three streets be presented with the
option to heat with gas. Im sorry, but that is
not enough to justify the issuance for the use
of eminent domain. I do not think that a single
person in my town would ask me to accept an
eminent domain land grab so ten years from now
they might get hooked up with gas.
After speaking with one of the reps from
TGP tonight at the Open House it became very
clear the N.E.D pipeline, as it is now being
billed, is to expand home-heating service area
in New England. I had asked about the Spectra
pipeline. Why do we need the N.E.D pipeline,
I asked, when the Spectra Access Northeast

seems to be answering the power generating

fix the New England governors are seeking and
Kinder Morgan still hasnt signed up a power
generating plant? The rep started to tell me that
their pipeline served northern New England and
Spectras pipeline served southern New England.
I told him that was an inaccurate statement
because we are all on the same New England
Power Grid and the energy wouldnt stop at
state lines or divide off the region into north and
south. He said, Well, for home-heating and
I cut him off right there.
You mean to tell me that Kinder Morgan
(which is not a public utility) is seeking
permission to use eminent domain to take our
private properties in order that Liberty Utilities
can have the option to try to expand their homeheating service area? You cant use eminent
domain for something like that. That is not for
the greater good of us all. That is taking away
property from one set of citizens in order to bring
a different set of citizens the option to heat with
gas or not. That is not a responsible decision,
and I hope that all of our state leaders can see
that clearly. If this pipeline is simply about
home-heating now, since Kinder Morgan failed
to sign up the power generators, their case to
use eminent domain against us is torn to shreds.
In New Hampshire, many of us heat with oil,
which right now is dirt cheap compared with
gas. The use of eminent domain for something
so incredibly speculative as expanding pipeline
gas service for home-heating in the state of New
Hampshire, especially if oil prices remain low, is
not justifiable.
I was told this evening, by the company rep,
that the compressor station in Pelham is not ever
used. Apparently it was constructed for some
kind of expansion plan National Grid had that
never came to fruition. Expansion plans are just
plans and they might not pan out. You dont use
eminent domain to help heat some homes. Give
me a break. Kinder Morgan is trying to switch
their marketing pitch now since this pipeline
will not lower our energy rates, as they have
been so long trying to make us believe. Tonight
I was also told that Granite Ridge power plant in
Londonderry, when it shut down for a few days
in 2014, wasnt forced to shut down because
there wasnt enough gas, but they chose to shut
down because they didnt want to buy the gas
at those particular spot market prices. Earlier in
the year when Kinder Morgan came to Pelham
Town Hall they were crying energy crisis to
get us to buy their bum deal. There is not an
energy crisis. We arent on the brink of rolling
blackouts because we dont have enough energy.
We are looking for a way to stabilize pricing
during the winter months. New England has an
issue with Winter Pricing Reliability. Forcing
eminent domain upon New England citizens
because power plants have occasional shoddy
management does not seem warranted.
And keep in mind that Kinder Morgan was
unsuccessful to get a power generator signed
up for a 20-year contract. Power generators do
not seem to want to get locked in to pricing.
The Northeast Energy Direct pipeline will not
fix New Englands Winter Pricing Reliability.
And for home-heating? The fact Kinder Morgan
wants to bring a high-pressure 1400 psi 30inch pipeline through NH to expand homeheating, when our biggest cities are served just
fine by 8-inch, 12-inch and 6-inch pipes with
a maximum operating pressure of 400-750 psi
makes absolutely zero sense. I believe Liberty
signed up for the highest amount of any anchor
shipper. Why is this pipeline so big?
Here is a Reuters article that helps make the
case: this gas is for export: mobile.reuters.com/
article/idUSKBN0L80DG20150204.
New Hampshire is not a pass-through.
Eminent domain is not acceptable.

submitted by Pelham Police Department

locally.
Members of the Pelham Police Department
The Pelham Community Coalition is a nonhave raised funds for local charities every
profit group that is fighting the war on drug
November for the past two years. A group of
and alcohol addiction. They have participated
officers approached Chief Joseph Roark in 2013
in many community outreach forums in order
and asked if they could grow beards for the
to educate the public about the dangers of
month of November. They told the chief that
substance abuse. To find out more information
they would each donate $50 to a local charity
about the Pelham Community Coalition please
in order to participate. Chief Roark thought the
view one of the following link: www.facebook.
idea was great and allowed the officers to grow
com/Pelhamcommunitycoalition/ or http://www.
neatly trimmed beards for the month. From
pelhamsd.org/domain/476.
there, members donated at least $50 to the
The officers scheduled an official Beard
Pelham Police Relief Association, and once the
Off at Scissors Palace on the morning of Dec.
month of November ended, all the money raised
1. Master Barber Alex Prudhomme of Scissors
was donated to charity through the PPRA.
Palace has generously donated his time each
In 2013, members of the police department
year and, once again, will be shaving the
In My Opinion is strictly an OP-ED column that stands on the opinion of one writer, Kaela Law, as opvoted that the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
officers beards on the first. All the money raised
posed to a newspaper reporter who does not provide an opinion but reports the facts. This column, in
should receive the funds raised. In 2014,
will be donated on that date as well.
many instances, is a counterpoint to published stories and does not reflect the unbiased reporting policy of
members voted to donate any money raised to
If you would like to donate money to
the Pelham-Windham News or the opinion of the management, advertisers and ownership of Area News
the No Moore Cancer Fund to benefit Officer
the coalition and join in on the PPD Beard
Group.
Matt Moore. Officer Moore is a Hampstead,
Fundraiser, you can write a check out to the
N.H., Police officer who is fighting cancer.
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Windham High Thespians Show that Our Town is Still Relevant Today

by Tom Tollefson
Last weekend, the Windham High School
Theatre Company put on a theatrical production
set in the 20th century with a message that
challenges people in modern America to re-think
their priorities and how they savor the moments
of life. The three-act play, Our Town focuses
on the relationship between a young man and
woman in New Hampshire who live next door to
each other between the years of 1901-1913. This
play was written by Thorton Wilder in the 1930s
and won a Pulitzer Prize.
I wanted something where the kids could get
in-depth acting experience and something that is
a classic and still relevant, said Alison OBrien,
theater director and Windham High School social
studies teacher.
The first act focuses on the daily lives of the
family, the second act centers around the marriage
between George Gibbs (played by Sam Cohen)
and Emily Webb (played by Kaley Missert), and
the final act is about Webbs death and new life in
the after death as she struggles with accepting her
demise and the world she left behind.

As relevant as this message would have been

to Wilders 1930s audience, it perhaps is even
more significant to our society today. As we
tweet, chat, and post about every aspect of our
lives, what is happening to the relationships in
our lives? As life speeds up to even more frenzied
pace, what are we giving up? What is passing
us by? OBrien said. In addition to strenuous
acting preparation, the students in this play have
explored these questions and more throughout our
rehearsal process. In the story of our lives, does
the wonderful come from our snapchat stories
or from our daily conversations?
The production had three showings over the
weekend to an average attendance of 100. A total
of 26 students made up the cast and crew.
Im really enjoying it. I think theyre doing a
phenomenal job. You can really see their acting
shine through, said Windham Superintendent
Tina McCoy, who was in the audience for the
Saturday night performance.
The cast and crew of Our Town
by the Windham High School Theatre Company

Power Line Site Evaluation

Committee Holds
Informational Session
by Bob Gibbs
The NH Site Evaluation Committee held a
meeting at Sherburne Hall in Pelham to introduce
residents to the committee and its processes.
Attorney Mike Lacopino outlined the process
of securing the required permits for the power
line project. Lacopino repeatedly stated that this
is an open and public process with many public
hearings and much required documentation,
which is available for public review.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

work being proposed on the power lines that go

through Pelham and other communities.
The power line project, known as the
Merrimack Valley Reliability Project, will
run along existing utility rights-of-way with
approximately 18 miles through Londonderry,
Hudson, Windham, and Pelham in New
Hampshire and approximately 6.5 miles through
Dracut, Andover, and Tewksbury in Massachusetts.
National Grid and Eversource will jointly invest
nearly $123 million to upgrade the
current infrastructure. This proposed
project will add a new overhead
345-kVolt line to the existing power line.
The work will require the upgrade of an
existing power line structure (tower) and
the addition of a new pole to the west of
the existing structures.
National Grid and Eversource have
stated that the upgrades are required to
provide a secure power supply to the
entire northeast power grid.
Although just a small number of
residents were in attendance for the
meeting, many were very vocal with
their concerns regarding the project.
First from the public to speak was
NH State Representative Gregory Smith
(Hillsborough 37). Representative Smith
asked about the coordination of the
power line project with the proposed
Louise Delehanty has serious concerns for the wildlife in the area of the Kinder Morgan gas power line, the use of
eminent domain, and what are the safety
power lines and the proximity of the new power line structure to the
and environmental hazards.
nearby residences. Delehanty stated, We are not getting the truth.
David Hennessey, chairman of the
Pelham Zoning Board of Adjustment,
Representatives for National Grid, Bryan
stated, Seeing that Kinder Morgan recently
Hudock and Eversource, Jim Jiottis outlined the
changed their plans, lets wait until the Kinder
physical project and the technical reasons that the
Morgan pipeline plan is complete before
upgrades were required.
finalizing these.
The committee is required to hold hearings
The National Grid representative stated that the
and information sessions in order to get feedback
two projects are totally separate, but there is some
and to keep residents informed of the upcoming
coordination and that there will not be the need to
take any property using eminent
domain statutes. Hudock
stated that safety and minimal
environmental impact are the
first priority for this project.
Others to speak were Harold
Lynde and Louise Delehanty.
Both spoke of their serious
concerns for the environment
around the power lines. Many
residents spoke of their concerns
for the electromagnetic fields
that the power lines are believed
to put out.
Delehanty, a member of the
towns Conservation Committee,
voiced concern that we are not
getting the truth about the power
lines.
ZBA Chairman David Hennessey commented, Lets push this back until
we know what Kinder Morgan has planned.

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submitted by Elizabeth Bondioli

Two students from Windham High School,
Amanda Bono and Giuliana Jeffers, have been
selected as finalists for the 2016 High School
Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in
New York City. Additionally, a third student,
sophomore Isabelle Eterian (clarinet) was selected
as a first runner-up and will be eligible to perform
if a finalist is unable to attend.
Senior Amanda Bono (flute) will perform
during Carnegie Halls 125th anniversary season
in February with the Honors Band and Senior
Giuliana Jeffers (trumpet) will be performing in
the Honors Symphony Orchestra. Participation
in one of the five honors vocal or instrumental
ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high
school performers from across the world.
Earlier this year, all three students auditioned for
the Honors Performance Series. Bono and Jeffers
were accepted as finalists after a review by the
Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to the elite
group is a direct result of the talent, dedication,
and achievements they demonstrated in their
application and audition recording. The Windham
students will join other performers from 49 states,
Guam, four Canadian provinces, and a number
of foreign countries for a special performance at
world-famous Carnegie Hall, a venue that marks
the pinnacle of musical achievement.
According to Program Director Morgan Smith,
Being selected to the Honors Performance Series
is something each finalist should be extremely
proud of accomplishing. We processed more than
18,000 nominations this year and have selected
nearly 750 of the most talented student performers
from around the world. Working with these
conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a
once-in-a-lifetime experience that these musicians
never forget.
Windham School District K-12 Fine Arts

Courtesy photo

Windham High Musicians to Play at Carnegie Hall

From left are Windham High School students Isabelle Eterian, Amanda Bono and Giuliana Jeffers.
Director and GRAMMY Award Winner for Music
Educator of the Year 2015, Jared Cassedy, says:
This is such an exciting and amazing testament
to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of
our students not only to our music program here
in Windham, but to their own appreciation and
understanding of the value of musical experiences
such as this. Giuliana, Amanda, and Isabelle are
amongst thousands of students nationwide that
submitted recordings and for them to be selected
is truly incredible! They continue to make their
program, school, and community so proud!
Congratulations!
Amanda Bono has studied music for nine years
and is a member of the WHS Concert Band, WHS

Honors Wind Ensemble, and the New Hampshire

Youth Wind Ensemble at Manchester Community
Music School. She has been the flute section
leader, flute first chair and Band Council member
both junior and senior years. Bono was selected
for NH Classical All State in both her sophomore
and junior years. She indicates It will be amazing
to play at Carnegie Hall for the second time in
my high school career, and I am excited about
meeting and performing with musicians from all
over the country. She plans on studying biology
or engineering in college next fall and continuing
to play music.
Another second-time High School Honors
Performance Series at Carnegie Hall finalist,

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Trick or Treating at Windham Terrace

MOMs Club of Windham went trick or treating at Windham Terrace on Oct. 27 and had a great time.

Giuliana Jeffers has been studying music for

10 years, is first chair and section leader of the
trumpet section and a member of the Band
Council. Jeffers was selected for the All New
England Band Festival, and will be participating in
the New England Ambassadors European Tour in
July 2016. Performing with other students from
all over the world will be a wonderful learning
experience, she said. Jeffers plans on studying
marketing at the University of Arizona Tucson
next year.
First Runner-Up Isabelle Eterian has played
the clarinet for seven years and is a member
of the WHS Band Council. She also performs
in the WHS Concert Band, WHS Honors Wind
Ensemble, and the NH Youth Wind Ensemble at
Manchester Community Music School. Isabelle
hopes to get the chance to perform at Carnegie
Hall; it would be great performing with so many
other esteemed musicians.
Finalists will come together in New York City
for five days in February 2016. They will have
the opportunity to learn from world-renowned
conductors, work with other finalists, and get
a taste of New York City. Two performances,
an Honors Choral Performance and an Honors
Instrumental Performance, will take place Sunday,
Feb. 7, and are open to the public. Tickets can
be purchased beginning 60 days prior to the
performance through the Carnegie Hall box office.
The Honors Performance Series was created
to showcase accomplished individual high
school performers on an international level by
allowing them to study under master conductors
and perform in the celebrated venue, Carnegie
Hall. The Honors Performance Series is proudly
presented by WorldStrides, the nations leading
educational travel organization. Learn more by
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Medical emergency, Greenwood Terrace. 1:23 p.m. Medical emergency, Victoria
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investigation, Bridge Street. 6:00 p.m. Medical emergency, Jones Road. 7:19 p.m.
Ambulance responded for mutual aid to Windham for medical emergency.
Thursday, October 29: 1:55 a.m. CO detector activation, Birch Lane. 6:00 p.m.
Medical emergency, Morgan Avenue. 6:13 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Mammoth
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Saturday, October 31: 7:57 a.m. Investigate alarm activation, Village Green. 10:34
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Anonymous People Comes to Pelham

Staff photo by Tom Tollefson

by Tom Tollefson
I mostly wrote the book because Im so sick of being an
About 20 people recently gathered at Sherburne
addict, explained Kristen Johnson about writing a book
Hall for the presentation of an 88-minute film about
on her personal battle with drugs. She also said that these
drug and alcohol addiction titled The Anonymous
addictions are just as deadly as cancer or AIDS and is
People and an open discussion following it. The
destroying people in the untold millions.
evening was sponsored by the Pelham Community
Johnson also talked about the public ridicule and
Coalition and Nashua Substance Misuse Prevention
judgment that awaits anyone who shares their stories
Coordinator Lisa Vasquez.
of overcoming drugs. She and many others in the film
Anonymous People humanized recovering addicts,
repeatedly stated that it often keeps people from admitting
showing their struggles and their stories that go beyond
that they have a problem and silences those who have
the labels commonly given by society. The recovering
overcome it from sharing their story of hope with others.
addicts in the film all stated that it is challenging to
One of our problems in society is that we hold secrets.
come clean about their personal addiction battles due
If you dont talk about it then how can you get help for it?
to the negative stigmas and rejection they receive as a
a former addict said in the film.
result. They also stated that their reasons for coming
Most people wouldnt think to compare drugs to cancer.
forward and sharing their stories were to help warn
However, the film drew a comparison between how well
people of the dangers before they start and also to
cancer patients are supported and treated in their road to
give hope for those who are currently struggling with
recovery with scheduled regular checkups compared to
addiction.
how little follow-up and basic help there is offered to those
Throughout the film, it was evident that a movement
who are in recovery from substance abuse
Pelham Board of Selectman Chairman Hal Lynde with Debbie Ryan, coordinator
has started where formerly substance addicted people
According to the film, one of the primary reasons
for the Pelham Community Coalition, stand in front of the screen before watching the film
are now coming out of the shadows to share their
that those in recovery dont talk about their battles with
Anonymous People at Sherburne Hall.
stories and spread hope to the world that those still
substance abuse is due to the negative stereotypes heaped
suffering can overcome their own addictions as well.
upon them by the majority of people. Some of the harmful
If we can reach one person in the community and help them then thats a success, said Heather
words tossed against them include junkie, crack head, failure, loser, and lush.
Lagasse, Pelham School District at risk counselor.
One day we wont be looked at as throwaways, said Herren, a New England native and former
After the film, an open forum was held to discuss the issue of drugs and how to go in the direction of
Boston Celtic, said.
finding solutions.
The film also talked about the history of alcoholism in America dating back to the early 20th century
Several audience members discussed their concern for drugs in Pelham and how it would affect their
when Alcoholics Anonymous was formed to combat addiction with a solution. Then, after a failed
children. They also stated their support for the multiple drug prevention programs being brought into
attempt by the U.S. government to arrest their way out of the drug crisis, new organizations began
the Pelham School District at the middle and high school levels. Some of these programs include peer
sprouting up all over the United States with a purpose of empowering those who had fallen to addiction
mentoring programs that will help open up an honest dialogue among teens about drugs, alcohol, and
by giving them treatment and recovery options to aid them on their road to sobriety.
their dangers.
Facts from the film Anonymous Addicts about substance abuse:
We cant expect it to change overnight, said Vasquez. The people who were here tonight can spread
1 of 23 million Americans who is in recovery of substance addiction;
the awareness. Its all about community change and every little thing we do can add to it.
Addicts are everyday people, not just homeless people living under bridges;
The film showed that addiction doesnt discriminate and can happen to anyone, even celebrities.
More than two-thirds of American families have been touched by addictions; and
Throughout the film best-selling authors, politicians, entertainers, and athletes came forward to share
$350 billion has been spent in total health care costs, damages, and loss of work due to substance
their stories with the repeated theme that anyone can become an addict. More specifically, actor Dick
addictions.
Van Dyke, former NBA player Chris Herren, and actress Kristen Johnson spoke about facing their inner
demons of addictions.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Crossroads Church Harvest Festival Smore was Good Fun

An intricate costume for sure

Samantha Orroyo of Sandown in her costume

Alice Lima, 2, and Benjamin Lima, 4, with Anna Lima

A four-legged celebrant
The BBQ judges

Joann Sassy Momma Spain. Slices up one of her smokin hot hams.

by Bob Gibbs
The animals were out and about and the food was plentiful at the
Crossroads Church of Pelhams Ninth Annual Harvest Festival and
Trick or Treat at 43 Atwood Road
The festival included a petting zoo with rabbits, guinea pigs, and
an alpaca. Also, there were family-friendly games, inflatables and
activities. All the food was made and served by church volunteers.
There were hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade pie, cider donuts,
apple cider and more. A fire pit produced delicious smores with the
out of doors flavors.
A big part of the festival was the BBQ contest with several teams

submitted by Pelham Police Department

The Pelham Police Department is currently
investigating several thefts from unlocked motor
vehicles during the overnight hours in the areas
of Clydesdale Avenue, Garland Drive, Westview
Terrace and Birch Lane. If you have any
information or saw anything suspicious, you are
asked to call the Pelham Police Department at
635-2411.
Police would also like to remind residents to
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Neighborhood Food Drive

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architects finish what they said they could do, he
said. People need to keep their eye on the ball.
Former school board member Michael Joanis,
who said two weeks earlier that he plans to
present a citizen petition for the construction of
a new school, reiterated his support of building a
seventh and eighth grade school down the road
from Windham High School, noting proposed
class sizes and the lack of potential expansion
capabilities at Golden Brook School. A new
school would be expandable. There would be
no need to build a road or add utilities, Joanis
said; and the proposal already includes additional
athletic fields and science labs. Joanis insisted
that the renovations and addition at Golden
Brook, plus changes to the middle school, would
total about $37 million, while a new school with
the additional items, would carry a price tag of
$31.6 million.
Resident Diane Carpenter said there are a large
number of houses slated to be built in Windham
in the not-too-distant future. Just check with
the planning board, she urged. These are not
intended for childless families, Carpenter said,
adding that Windham has never built a school that
turned out to be too big. We should be focusing
on Golden Brook and the middle school, former
school board chairman Barbara Coish said. A
new school on the hill will never pass!
School
facilities
committee
member
Rich Amari
spoke of
how the
committee
had spent
hundreds
of hours
coming
up with
what was
considered to be the correct proposal. I want
a new school. I want the best. I want the Taj
Mahal, Amari said. But we have to get the costs
in line. We have to compromise and we need to
do something right away, he said. Windham
Middle School is deplorable, he continued,
saying it is so overcrowded that students arent
allowed to carry their backpacks in the hallways.
As for the additional costs associated with a fifth
school, Amari said, Operating costs dont go
away. You have to pay them year after year. I
just hope a proposal gets on the ballot in time for
next March.
Regular meeting attendee Bob Coole said
he was disappointed in the long, drawn-out
process. As a member of the public, I just dont
know where the school board is going, Coole
said. Another option is just another curve,
he said. It seems as if youre cast adrift on a
nebulous sea of nothingness.
Although architect Ingrid Nichols did not attend
the most recent school board meeting, she did
speak about the process afterward. During prebond design, we typically look at many different
options for design, and must do this, in order
to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of
each, she explained. We also always try to
solicit public input all the way through the design
process, pre and post-bond, to assure that the
maximum amount of people have input on the
plans, as they develop. This way we are not
working in a vacuum and other good thoughts and
designs can be vetted along the way.
The Windham School District, like many

others, is looking to have a comprehensive

solution to all of its schools and not just fix one
school now and leave another one to be fixed in
the near future, Nichols continued. Nichols, of
Banwell Architects, also spoke about proposals
regarding Windham Middle School. We have
also been looking at how the school could
be renovated and/or added on to, as well as
reviewing the previous option of building a new
middle school, she said. Again, it is important
to review all the options and weigh their
advantages against their disadvantages, in order to
determine the best solution possible.
The process we are going through with
Windham is like other school pre-bond processes
we have completed dozens of times, Nichols
said. We have to review as many options as we
can and listen to the public, in order to develop
a design that responds to the educational needs
and will also be supported by the majority of the
community.
Paul Gosselin, who serves as chairman of the
building and grounds committee also spoke about
the process, following the Nov. 3 meeting. The
process we are working to achieve is pretty simple
and I think it is on track, he said. The first step
was to obtain from the school administration what
is needed for the program side of the equation, to
ensure that we are covering the actual educational

I want a new school. I want the best.

I want the Taj Mahal,
- School facilities committee
member Rich Amari.

needs and not just proposing a building that may

or may not solve current issues.
Once this information was provided, we
looked at options on how to properly implement
the space required, Gosselin continued. The
initial design review generated option C as the
most favored, he explained. However, upon
further review of this option, including discussion
with a structural engineer, it was determined
that option C would require more significant
demolition of the existing building than was
anticipated, so we developed option F as an
alternative to allow for more reuse of the existing
structure.
At the same time, the Building and Grounds
Committee also requested a cost estimate on the
construction of a completely new school. We
felt it was important to explore all the potential
options, so that we can present the cost and
benefit of each choice to the school board for its
final decision, Gosselin stated. The end goal is
to generate a plan that both meets the educational
needs and also provides the most cost-effective
solution to the issues we are facing.
No doubt about it, were still putting plans
together, Eyring responded, adding that he
had fully expected a final decision would have
been made on Nov. 3. I didnt foresee another
option being brought forth, Eyring commented.
Well just have to deal with it and, then, make a
decision. The school board meeting on Tuesday,
Nov. 17 will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community
Development Building. This meeting will be open
to the public.

Pelham Elementary Collects Treats

for Troops
submitted by Kelly Masiello, Pelham Elementary School
The Wellness Committee at Pelham Elementary School has been collecting Halloween candy from staff
and students all week. As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, they had collected approximately 200 pounds. This is
a great P.E.S initiative. Thank you to the students and staff for their generosity for donating their candy
to send over to the men and women who are serving our country. Not only is it an act of kindness, it is
promoting healthy decisions.
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From the left in front of items collected on the table and floor: Jake Cawthron (grade 5), Jackelyn Cawthron (grade 7),
Dylan Nutter (grade 7) and Sydney Nutter (grade 7.)
submitted by Valerie Cawthron
Three Pelham Memorial students, Sydney
Nutter, Dylan Nutter and Jackelyn Cawthron,
recently coordinated a food drive for the Pelham
Food Pantry. The students made up fliers that were
distributed in their neighborhoods and to family
and friends (special thanks to the neighbors in the
Wyndridge Circle area).
The response and generosity was
overwhelming! With delivery help by Jackelyns
brother, Jake, the students were able to re-stock
the food pantry shelves with many needed items.
Director Cheryl Brunelle was gracious enough to
give the students a tour of the pantry and explain
how it works and what items are donated to
individuals on a weekly basis. The food pantry

Scouts Lending a Helping Hand

submitted by Adam J. Murphy
Recently the Bear Scouts of Pelhams
Pack 610 spent their weekly pack
meeting making signs for Scouting
for Food. These signs will be posted
around town. This is an event that the
local Boy and Girl Scouts carry out
every year around this time. This is a
multi-step process where all ages of
Pelhams Scouts participate to help the
local community.
The main collection event will be
held at the Hannafords Plaza in Pelham
on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. There you will find the local
Scouts collecting non-perishable food
items. The food items collected by the
Scouts from your generous donations
will then be sorted by the towns Scouts.
In addition to this event, the Boy Scouts
will be distributing door tags for athouse donations that the Scouts will
pick up at the posted date. There will
also be a donation area set up outside
Saint Patricks School that day as well.
The non-perishable food will then be
distributed to local pantries and families
in need.
To learn more about Pelhams
scouting programs visit pack610nh.com/
or find us on Facebook at Pack 610.

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Windham Semifinals Ends 0-0, Results in Penalty Shootout

submitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Jeanne

Shaheen
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) recently
reintroduced legislation in the Senate that
would mandate random, outside auditing of
Veterans Administration (VA) medical facilities
by the Government Accountability Office. This
follows recent reports that, despite reform efforts,
certain VA medical facilities are still engaging
in mismanagement that is delaying care and
endangering the lives of veterans.
This legislation is about changing the culture at
the VA, said Shaheen. Anyone who has fought
to protect this country should be receiving quality,
timely care from the VA. My bill will shed a
light on troubling mismanagement at certain VA
facilities, and complements the reform efforts that

have already been put in place.

Senator Sheehans bill requires the GAO to
perform random, periodic audits to ensure that
veterans receive timely access to medical care.
Senator Shaheen introduced several legislative
proposals last year that were signed into law as
part of larger bipartisan VA reform legislation,
including a requirement to remedy delays in care
for veterans. Senator Shaheen is also a co-sponsor
of Senator Richard Blumenthals (D-CT) bill
(S.1856) allowing the VA to remove or suspend
employees for poor performance, misconduct, or
interfering with public health or safety.
Text of the Veterans Scheduling Accountability
Act is available at www.shaheen.senate.gov/
imo/media/doc/Shaheen%20Veterans%20
Scheduling%20Accountability%20Act.pdf.

Cooking
Cooking

with Annibale

Chicken Francese
(Serves 1-2)
Ingredients
Egg batter
Flour
Salt/pepper
1 lemon (can use grapefruit/orange/lime)

1 ounce of cherry wine

1 ounce of chicken broth
1/2 ounce of butter
Tbsp. parsley
Tbsp. basil

Cut chicken breast into 2 or 3 oz pieces.

Roll chicken in flour, then place in egg batter.
Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until flat.
After all pieces have been fried drain oil and place chicken back in pan.
Add 2 ounces of wine, juice half the lemon, and add butter and chicken stock. Let simmer for
a minute then add salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Simmer until sauce thickens to your preferred
taste and serve.

Prison Escapee Back in Custody

On Oct. 28, Adam Bergeron, 21, of Haverhill
Mass., was taken into custody after he was located
by members of the Hillsborough County Sheriffs
Office Street Crimes Task Force, U.S. Marshals
Office (Boston) and Haverhill detectives. He
was wanted on a New Hampshire state warrant
for escape and charged as being a fugitive from
justice. Bergeron was originally in custody at
the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord on
charges of burglary. On Oct. 2 he was discovered
as missing from the minimum security unit of the
prison.
Bergeron has ties to both the Haverhill and
Pelham areas. In 2013 he was arrested by Pelham
detectives after committing a residential burglary.
After receiving notification of Bergerons escape,
Pelham detectives assigned to the Hillsborough
County Sheriffs Office Street Crimes Task Force,

activated the unit and the task force began an

investigation into his possible whereabouts.
During the investigation two properties in Pelham
were searched, as well as other locations in
southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Investigators gathered information on a possible
location in Haverhill where Bergeron was
expected to visit. That location was placed under
surveillance by Haverhill detectives, U.S. Marshals
and task force members. During the surveillance,
Bergeron was observed arriving at this location.
Shortly after, Bergeron was taken into custody.
Bergeron initially attempted to provide a false
name at the time of his arrest, but was positively
identified by detectives.
Bergeron will be arraigned in Massachusetts
and will then face extradition back to New
Hampshire on his escape charge.

Walking for a Cause in Windham

Reaching out to our neighbor!
by Doug Robinson
Once again, the
Windham community
came together on the
grounds of Griffin Park
to help one of its own
agencies, Windhams
Helping Hands, raise
much-needed funds for
their ongoing operational
expenses.
Windhams Helping
Hands volunteers assist
families in need of
assistance in a variety of
ways writes Windhams
Helping Hands. By
reaching out to our
neighbors, we can provide
Signs of encouragement express appreciation for those who participated in the
necessary services and
Third Annual Walk-a-thon for Windhams Helping Hands.
resource that facilitate
independence. Our
families purchase sporting equipment, provides
mission is to offer and
scholarships, clothing for all ages, and helps with
provide support to the community. We are
senior services and referrals to many affordable
dedicated to creating tools and services to help
agencies.
others get back on their feet and have more
Personal as well as professional sponsorships
productive and joyful lives.
lined the track that enveloped the park. Sign of
From school clothing, holiday gifts, holiday
encouragement signs say, Smile, YOU are giving
food baskets, preparing food baskets, educational
back to the community and WHH Provides
assistance, and assistance for school-related
Children with New Coats the Year were also
expenses, Windhams Helping Hands reaches out
posted for all the walkers to read.
to assist many areas of Windham.
As the runners and walkers completed the
In addition, Windham Helping Hands helps
.7 mile course, they were
rewarded with colored beads
handed out from the Windham
High School Hockey team,
signifying their completed
walk. Colors of green, then
purple, red, blue, silver, green,
and finally purple, were
offered to all as a celebration
of their victory walk for
Windhams Helping Hands.
We are so fortunate to
have such a great day in
both weather and turnout,
commented Helping Hands
organizer Al Pappalardo.
More information about
Windhams Helping Hands
can be found at www.
Windham Presbyterian Church was one of the many organizations who banded
windhamshelpinghands.org.
together to support Windhams Helping Hands.

Staff photos by Doug Robinson

Reintroducing Legislation to Spur

Accountability for VA Hospitals

Each boy was noticeably tired on both teams going into

the first overtime half, but that didnt stop them from going
all out. Ferri, Cavallaro and Morgan snatched the ball up
defensively and pushed it downfield, but again and again
the offense crumbled under Portsmouths defensive pressure.
Portsmouth was playing hard and it was obvious that they
wanted to win, but it crossed the line in the overtime. One
of Portsmouths strikers managed to break through Windhams
defense and headed straight towards the goal. Arnold moved
out to match him and even grabbed the ball before the goal
attempt could be made, but the frustrated Portsmouth boy
tried anyway. The boys knee would strike Arnold in the face,
forcing the goalkeeper to the ground. Arnold was helped
off the field, but could not return after what was obviously a
concussion brought on by the malicious play. Somehow a
foul was not called and instead Portsmouth got the ball on a
free kick because Windham had to force it out in order to get
Arnold off the field safely. The striker who caused the injury
jogged to his teammates and high fived them, reveling in
their congratulatory banter over their newfound advantage,
having eliminated the goalkeeper that was saving every shot
they attempted. Portsmouth fans frothed at the mouth as they
openly mocked the Windham players while the Windham
faithful held their breath in concern. Ryan Lanouette (14)
took over the goalkeeping responsibilities, putting a goalie
uniform over his regular one. He wore 1 now, but the new
number on his back did nothing to dampen his abilities.
Always a strong contributor to the team with his feet, he
now had an opportunity to show off what his whole body
could do when allowed to interfere with the ball. Lanouette
was coming in cold, with no preparation time to get used to such
unfamiliar duties, but immediately showed he was up to the task by
saving a pair of shots that were on their way to the net.
The second half of overtime would be the last chance for either
team to score a goal, but for the fourth time neither team could get
an advantage. It was time for a penalty shot competition, best of
five. Lanouette got in goal for his injured companion and dove for
every attempt. The opposing goalkeeper did the same and even
managed to save one and it was that one save that would put the
nail in Windhams title hopes. Windham would fall, but fortunately
Portsmouth would fall to Oyster River in the finals, taking away the
championship aspirations of a team that glorifies injury.
This Windham team fell short of expectations, theres no getting
around that, but it was what they represented that will stay with this
schools legacy. Hustle. Hard work. Defensive precision. This team
has been so fun to watch this season that they converted a young
man who had never thought about soccer before into an avid fan
of the sport as a whole. They left those that watched them with a
sense of awe and admiration for a group of young men that were so
professional and dedicated. To the Windham Boys Soccer team,
thank you. Thank you for your hard work and your relentless hustle.
May those of you that graduate work equally as hard to achieve your
dreams. Congratulations on a season well played and good luck
with this new stage in your life, whatever it may be.
Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
Under the bright lights of Exeters Bill Ball Stadium,
two teams came to battle for the chance to move
past the semifinals and play one last game for the
championship. Windham boasted an elite defense,
considered by many to be the best in the league. It
was no secret that Jon Ferri (8), Will Carpenter (12),
and Sam Cavallaro (3) would be a steel wall. Theres a
reason Windham earned the one seed and its primarily
because theyre nearly impossible to score against.
Portsmouth, too, had a gimmick though. They were
the giant slayers. While Windham had a bye in the
first round 12th seeded Portsmouth boys were duking
it out against the fifth seed, Trinity. They would win
by a single point and face the fourth seed, Plymouth,
winning again by a single point. Portsmouth was on
a role when it came to upsetting high seed opponents
and now it was the number one seeds turn.
The defense was a machine immediately. Cavallaro,
Ferri, and Carpenter cleared balls and refused to make
their goalkeeper, Tanner Arnold (0), do anything he
didnt have to. Brian Sheahan (21) also got in on
the action by sticking close to his assignment and
refusing to fall for the dribble fakes that the opponent
attempted. Both teams understood what was at stake
and pushed themselves, physically, for every ounce
Max Souter (5) about to throw in
Jon Ferri (8) with a free kick to start the offense
of energy that they had, but each team had an answer
for the other. If Portsmouth managed to get it near the
goal it would rarely result in a shot because of the elite
deadlocked at 0-0.
defense, if Windham went for a goal Portsmouths savvy positioning
Brian Wong (18), Connor ONeil (23), and Jake Morgan (15) all
and nonstop hustle would push it out. By the end of the half
pushed themselves to the limit trying to score, but couldnt break
neither team could gain any traction and both teams were
past Portsmouths own defensive line in the second half. No matter
who Windham threw at them the Jaguars
just couldnt get any traction. Whether
it be Kyle Cocciardi (9) or Cam Chrissis
(10) there simply was no answer for the
defense. Fortunately Noah Rust (11)
and Ferri were able to brace the defense
and limit shots on target. Ferri, as usual,
was a master at being in the right place
at the right time. Even when he made
small errors in pacing and positioning, he
immediately righted them to regain control
of the game. Eventually Portsmouth
stopped even trying to push past the
defense, instead punting the ball across
the field and hoping one of their players
could outrun Windham and reposition
themselves for a goal. It didnt happen
and instead Max Souter (5) and Connor
Brennan (20) were able to quickly slip the
ball up the field, negating any impact their
opponents long passes made. The half
would end in a scoreless draw once again
and force overtime.
Will Carpenter (12) about to steal the ball from his opponent

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Thumbs down to the solution looking for a

Thumbs up to St. Pats Womens Guild for
problem. Kinder Morgan is using the people of
hosting the Singing Trooper. What a fantastic
Pelham and Windham. We are their free ride to
show he and his wife put on for such a small
making billions
of dollars in
the worldwide
market. Their
wealth depends
on getting the
pipeline to
4 Dracut Road, Hudson, NH
Dracut where the
infrastructure is
already in place
to Canada and
worldwide from
there. Liberty
Utilities has a
financial interest
in the pipeline
and are spreading
lies to buy your
Handmade Crafts, Sweet Sensations Bake Sale,
trust and support.
Katys Kitchen, Theme Baskets
Dont be fooled
Pictures with Santa , Special Parish Table, 50/50 Raffle.
- this pipeline
is nothing but
Grand Raffle ($1000 first prize)
a solution to
$500 2nd Prize, $250 third prize
corporate greed,
not lower energy
Cash and Checks Accepted
costs in NH.

St. KathrynsParish

Thumbs up and Happy Birthday to the most

beautiful woman and greatest mom I know! All of
me loves all of you, what else could I do? Jax.

22nd Annual
Holiday Bazaar

Thumbs up, a big thumbs up, to the person

who is organizing the Halloween candy collection
for the troops. I am sure this is a wonderful little
treat for the troops serving away from home. I
get to teach my kid how to sacrifice a little for
the men and women who sacrifice a lot for our
freedoms. Thank you.

and Penny Sale

Sat., Nov. 14, 9am-6pm, Sun., Nov. 15 , 9am- 3pm

Thumbs up
to the Pelham
schools for the offer of Gluten Free meals! Parents
are not aware this is offered.
Thumbs up to the Pelham property owner
on Windham Road at the end of Brookview
Ave. Youve done a great job of cleaning up that
property.
Thumbs down to teenagers trick or treating,
and two huge thumbs down to the ones doing it
on ATVs. I saw two of them driving over peoples
manicured lawns, full of walking small children
in costumes in the pitch black, for a few pieces of
candy. It was appalling; never saw anything like
it, wonder where the police were?
Thumbs down to people who do not obey
Pelhams Leash Law and let their animal run free
and defecate all over the place and never pick up
after them! Whatever happened to being a good
neighbor? Tie em and pick it up!

ticket price. It was a wonderful performance.

Thanks Ladies.
Thumbs up to the Pelham Parks and Recreation
Department and volunteers for their creativity
and dedication to this years Pelham Zombie
Apocalypse. Great scares and fun for all. Cant
wait till next year.
Thumbs down to the enormous 22,000
horsepower compressor station slated to blow
toxins into our air 24 hours a day, seven days
a week for no other reason than corporate
greed. It brings air pollution, light pollution,
noise pollution, loss of property by eminent
domain, and life threatening safety hazards to our
community. With no benefit in return. Stop lying
to us, Kinder Morgan, and the group you fund, the
Coalition to Lower Energy Costs. Crafty name!
This pipeline is not the savior it claims to be. It
will not bring natural gas to Pelham and Windham

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Single Car Crash

Closes Mammoth Road

Jared Sparks

homes. We already have the ability to tap into

an existing pipeline in Pelham but it doesnt
make financial sense for the companies involved.
And so it doesnt happen. The only financial
beneficiaries of the NED pipeline are to Kinder
Morgan, Liberty Utilities and their shareholders.

Thumbs up, way up, to the people who keep

up their property. Thanks for picking up your
leaves and keeping your property clean and nice.
One more year and the For Sale sign is going up,
thank God.
Thumbs down to Windham High School and
the Varsity Hockey Team. Allowing players from
other towns to play on your team only takes ice
time and spots away from your real Windham
residents. Nice to see your tax dollars being spent
on out of town kids. I guess winning at all cost
is more important. Good lesson to teach your

the call of duty, especially our service members

currently stationed overseas. On Veterans Day we
must rededicate ourselves to supporting the men
and women of our armed forces as they transition
to civilian life. They have never failed us in battle,
and we must not fail them when they return
home.
On Nov. 11, Senator Shaheen honored New
Hampshire veterans at the New Hampshire State
Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

Thumbs down to the six New England

governors planning to impose a tariff on electric
ratepayers to fund the $5 billion pipeline. Theyre
offering us up to foot the bill while giving Kinder
Morgan the green light to take our properties,
pollute our air, contaminate our water supply and
place us in harms way. Let Kinder Morgan will
be profiting for decades to come while we pay the
price.

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DHB Homes LLC, 33 Brandy Lane, 36/1010-15, renew permit for a 3,099 sq. ft. single
family house, attached 3 stall garage under, 4
bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 12x12 deck; basement and
attic will be unfinished.
Charles & Maureen Tomaselli, 4 Juniper
Lane, 16/13-85-J, L-shaped open deck between
sunroom and basement walk-out including
replacement of mullion d/h window with 5-0
patio door.
DHB Homes LLC, 1 Stagecoach Circle, 16/2105-3, 2,999 sq. ft. single family house, 3 car
attached garage, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 12x16
rear deck; basement and attic area will be
unfinished.
James W. Petersen Built Homes LLC, 4
Sagewood Drive, 38/1-118, 1,697 sq. ft. single
family condo unit with 2 car attached garage,
12x12 deck, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.
Kim Lambourne, 152 West Shore Drive, 30/11136, septic system replacement (new).
Christopher Matte, 12 Tiger Avenue, 41/10-279,
replace tank only.
Glynn & Lucy Wilkerson, 30 Balcom Road,
15/8-54, installing pellet stove and a wood stove
insert.
Gregory & Kathleen Bean, 14 Gaudet Lane,
22/8-22-1, install solar electric panels to roof of
existing home, 40 panels rated at 10.4kw.
James W. Petersen Build Homes LLC, 30
Sagewood Drive, 38/1-118, foundation.
James W. Petersen Build Homes LLC, 28
Sagewood Drive, 38/1-118, foundation.
James W. Petersen Build Homes LLC, 26
Sagewood Drive, 38/1-118, foundation.
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Animal Rescue Network of N.E.

Pet Adoption Day

Sat., Nov. 21st

First Congregational Church

3 Main St., Pelham, 11am 2pm

Sagewood Drive, 38/1-118, foundation.

Cole Circle LLD, Savannah Drive, 28/2-7-1-7,
foundation.
Dawn Holdsworth, 26 Keyes Hill Road, 2/5-91,
24 x 28 in-law apartment attached to existing
house; SBA approved 10/15/15, Case #ZO201500020.
Cynthia Rondeau, 899 Bridge Street, 16/13112, 18 feet wide by 26 feet long and 9 high
enclosed carport.
Patel Plaza LLC, 59 Bridge Street, 41/6-118,
septic system replacement (new).
Dracabastian Farms Realty Trust, Dutton Road,
37/10-373, septic system replacement (new).
Apple Yard Inc. LLC, 101 Grouse Run, 36/10191-6, foundation.
Kim Lambourne, 152 West Shore Drive, 30/11136, conversion from seasonal to year round.
Allen & Sue Ellne Kazanjian, 11 Brianna
Way (Dracut Line), 40/6-162, 25 x 44 gunite
swimming pool.
Patricia Coppin, 269 Mammoth Road, 33/1-401, replace existing deck with new 11 x 10 deck.
Katarina Simons, 16 Wellesley Drive, 24/12128, removed an old door and sidelights and
replace with Kensington Fiber-class Mahogany
1/8-3/0-2/8 door with two side lights.
Gloria Hall, 20 Gumpas Hill Road, 27/2-83,
demolition detached outbuilding.
John & Debora Stanisewski, 391 Old Gage Hill
Road, 25/12-20, repair due to fire damage and
code upgrades.
Adeline Realty Trust, 49 Bridge Street, 41/6119, 49 inch by 23 inch sign Real Estate Agents
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Special Thanks to Beaver Valley Farm for their support

Thumbs down to polluting Pelhams aquifers

and well water with the fracking chemicals
used to access natural gas. Benzene, xylene,
formaldehyde, hydrochloric acid, polycyclic
hydrocarbons, toluene, sodium hydroxide,
naphthalene, glycol ethers, methanol,
ethylbenzene, ethylene glycol to name just a few.
Keep your pipeline and its toxins out of our water
supply, Kinder Morgan!

Building Permits Issued Oct. 26-Nov. 6

Shaheen Salutes Veterans

Photo Findraiser-Holiday Pictures

with Santa Claus by Sea-Jay
Photography. Images printed on
site and sent by email.
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Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Ive been a

resident of Pelham since 1976 at Atwood Road,
which is now called Peaceful Drive, but there is
nothing peaceful about it. Weve petitioned for
a Children At Play sign or a bigger Stop sign but
its a throughway in front of my house and just
yesterday I saw a child almost get clipped in front
of the day care. The guy was at least doing 70
mph by my house and this has been going on for
at least 10 years. We have been petitioning the
road agent and the selectmen for 10 years nothing
has been done. If a child gets killed after all of
our petitioning, then its going to be them who
have blood on their hands.

Town of Pelham

submitted by Pelham Police Department

On Thursday, Oct. 29, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Pelham
Police and Fire personnel responded to a single motor vehicle
crash on Mammoth Road. An orange 2003 Honda Element
struck a utility pole in the area of 290 Mammoth Road and was
attempting to flee the scene at the time of the call. The utility
pole that was hit snapped at the base causing it to fall across
Mammoth Road.
The driver of the Honda was identified as Jared Sparks, 39,
of Pelham. Sparks was evaluated by Pelham Fire Department
personnel. No injuries were reported and a refusal for medical
treatment was obtained. The Honda was towed from the scene.
Mammoth Road was closed between Greeley Road and Burns
Road due to the required utility work.
Sparks was placed under arrest for Driving While intoxicated
and transported to the Pelham Police Department for processing.
Sparks was later released and will appear for an arraignment on
Nov. 30 in the Salem District Court.

submitted by the Office of

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released
the following statement on Veterans Day:
Today across New Hampshire we reflect
on the incredible service and sacrifice of those
who have served our nation in uniform. New
Hampshire has a proud tradition of military
service and I join all Granite Staters in extending
my deepest gratitude to all who have answered

Thumbs down to the same old neighbors who

dont [know] which end of a rake to hold and rake
leaves, you even have a ride on mower you could
use. The same goes for the gypsies across the
street from you who just sit around all day. Im
blowing them all back to you.

students and players. Hopefully more people

have the guts to call you out on it!

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Pelham Volleyball Supports Troops at Senior Night

Angi Getty giving a heartwarming speech to senior

teammate, Amanda Olson
by Craig Smith
On Oct. 23, the Pelham Girls Volleyball team
played John Stark for the Pythons final game
of the season before the playoffs began. The
opening of Senior Night was to pay homage to
the great work that senior Amanda Olson put
into her career and the great habits that she
taught the younger girls. Truly, Olson is a great
leader and inspiration to all with her work ethic

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Pelham~WindhamSports
and dedication to the team and co-captain Angi
Getty shared these sentiments with the audience
in a touching speech that simultaneously incited
sorrow and excitement; sorrow that Miss Olson
will no longer be a part of this team next year, but
excitement that such an upstanding young woman
will get an opportunity to take the first steps of her
new life as an adult once she graduates.
Olsons dedication to doing the right things is
not a trait unique to her, but an embodiment of
the entire team. The girls theme for the year was
Volley for the Troops and the team sold t-shirts,
held a bake sale, and hosted a 50/50 raffle to
raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Ultimately the girls raised an astounding $435 that
would be donated and held themselves with the
pride and dignity of someone who has truly made
a positive impact in the world, helping those that
need it.
The game itself was perhaps not as beautiful
as the speech and sentiments expressed earlier
in the night, but Pelham had already clinched a
playoff spot so there was not much on the line in
terms of the postseason except seeding. Pelham
played their hearts out in an attempt to give Olson
a win on her last regular season game and came
out with a win in the first set. The set went into
extra points as John Stark was right behind them,
but Pelham managed to come out on top, 26-24.
Perhaps overly excited by their first win of the
match, Pelham came out slow in the second set
and ultimately fell 10-25 after John Stark thrashed
them with tight defense and crafty ball placement.
The third and fourth sets would go in John Starks
favor, but not without a fight. Pelham nearly
managed to steal the set each time, but in the end
couldnt muster the necessary defensive stops to

The Python family posing together before the match

close it out. The third set would end 23-25 and
the fourth would end 21-25.
Sara Fisher led the team in assists as usual with
seven and Danielle Sirois and Amanda Olson both
tallied a couple of blocks as the Pythons. Mikayla
Sequeira led the team in aces with six and service
points with 16 while Cassie Apkarian led in digs
with nearly a half dozen.
The loss was disappointing, but the girls were
fortunate enough to make it into the playoffs.
One week after Senior Night the Pythons would
travel to Somersworth. Everyone knew that
Somersworth would be a worthwhile opponent

as they snagged the second seed of the division

while Pelham grabbed the 15th. Ultimately, after
a hard fought match, Pelham would fall in three
sets to Somersworth, being eliminated from the
postseason. While it may have not been what
the girls wanted, it is definitely apparent that the
postseason experience will be good for these
young women going into the next season. They
will miss Olson, but will otherwise be the same
group. Their experience together will fuel them
when 2016 comes around and there is no doubt
that these Pythons will be able to take their skills
to a new level after this coming offseason.

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Fourth Quarter Dominance Thrashes Lebanon as Windham Advances in Playoffs

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Victor Pizzotti (20) tumbling into the end zone for a touchdown

by Craig Smith
Windham started off the game slow as they
began their first postseason game of the year
against Lebanon. Unable to gain any significant
traction the Jaguars utilized short passes and
rushes to try and secure first downs. After a few
attempts it became clear that Windham would
have to kick it into another gear if they wanted to
overwhelm this feisty Lebanon defense. Lebanon
would get the ball back and take it to the red
zone before Windhams defense kicked it into
the next gear and were forced to attempt a field
goal. It missed and Windham would take the ball
resulting in a 40 yard catch by Kyle Adamson (87).
Victor Pizzotti (20) would make a 10 yard rush
and the team would finally have its groove back.
With less than 30 seconds to go in the first quarter
Pizzotti would finish off the drive with a three yard
rush for a touchdown, tumbling into the end zone
and letting out a yell of excitement. Windham
was up 7-0 going into the second quarter.
Matt Shea (24) and Ben Emrick (21) showed
off their rushing abilities in the second quarter
with some significant yards gained, but the team
as a whole kept committing violations that made
them lose five or ten yards. The yards added up as
illegal shifts became commonplace and eventually
they would turn the ball over on downs. Lebanon
would come right back and score with a minute
and a half to go in the quarter, evening the score
at 7-7. Their defense quickly forced Windham to
turn the ball over and raced to the end zone again
before the half ended, but Emrick intercepted the
ball before the score could be increased.
The struggle was real for Windham opening
the second half as they continued to commit

violations that pushed first downs out of reach.

Lebanon would score a field goal, giving them a
7-10 lead, and it became do or die time for the
Jaguars. If they wanted to continue their epic win
streak it would fall to them to play the type of ball
they have exhibited all season long. Windhams
running backs took the burden on themselves,
rushing to the red zone before Pizzotti once again
made a dash into the end zone for a touchdown.
Up 14-10 Windhams defense took the necessary
adjustments to heart. Even as Lebanon pushed
down the field they stayed composed and
Adamson made a massive tackle that resulted in a
ten yard loss for Lebanon that forced Lebanon to
pass on third and twelve.
The fourth quarter started with the pass
and somehow a receiver found himself open
and Lebanon took the lead once more with a
touchdown. Up 14-16, Lebanon missed the
extra point attempt and the Jaguar rushing came
continued where it left off. Shea pushed up
the field before Pizzotti grabbed yet another
touchdown and immediately following the kickoff
the defense forced a turnover on downs and Shea
scored a touchdown of their own. Now up 2616 with the clock winding down Lebanon tried
to force passes in vain hope for a comeback.
Instead of a comeback the Lebanon quarterback
accidentally threw the ball behind him and
Richard Hume (80) snatched it up off the ground
and raced it in for his first ever touchdown. Shane
Lafond (34) would convert the two point attempt
and Windham would win 34-16.
Windham faces Kennett in the semi-finals next
and if they end up successful against the third
seed then Windham will advance to the finals.

Supporting Veterans Remains a Top Priority

submitted by Rep. Eric Estevez
Representative Eric Estevez
(R-Pelham) recently filed an
important bill at the State
House supporting veterans
of the armed forces. HB
2016-2518 Titled Relative
to the tax credit for veterans
service-connected disability
salutes the nations heroes.
It provides property tax exemption for service
connected disabled veterans. It begins with 100
percent property tax exemption and is pro-rated
down to 30 percent based on a veterans service
connected disability percentage.
According to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans account
for one-third of the homeless population. In
addition to the complex set of factors influencing

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Kyle Anderson (87) with a huge catch

all homelessness extreme shortage of affordable

housing, livable income and access to health
care a large number of displaced and at-risk
veterans live with the lingering effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance
abuse, which are compounded by a lack of
family and social support networks. Additionally,
military occupations and training are not
always transferable to the civilian workforce,
placing some veterans at a disadvantage when
competing for employment, according to the U.S.
Department of Labor.
At a press conference, Estevez quoted American
writer Robert Frost, A nation reveals itself not
only by the men it remembers, but by the men it
honors. Estevez continued, My bill HB 20162518 honors our service connected disabled
veterans who had the courage to put their lives on
the line for our freedom.

Pelham - Windham News | November 13, 2015 - 17

Windham Wolverines Selected

for All Star Teams

Fantastic Day for Pelham

Razorback Cheerleaders
submitted by Lori DeLuca
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Razorback
cheerleaders took to the mats at the 2015
NHYFSC State Cheerleading Competition.
All their hard work paid off with their
remarkable performances. Each division
had their chance to shine:
Tiny Mites Excellent performance
D8 Best Dance Award

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D10 State Champions

D12 Second Place
D14 State Champions
Congratulations to all the cheerleaders
and coaches! Best of luck to D10, D12
and D14 as they move on to the NE
Regional Championships at the University of
Massachusetts-Amherst on Nov. 22.

submitted by Holly Breton,

Windham Wolverines
Football players from across New
Hampshire that participate in the
New Hampshire Youth Football
and Spirit Conference tried out for
grade-based All Star football teams.
Several Windham Wolverines players
were selected and will compete in
the All Star games on Nov. 15 in
Londonderry.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE FOLLOWING:
Grade 5 All Stars: Jake Galiatsatos,
Aiden Williams, Cole Yennaco,
Tiger An, Lukasz Rondeau
and Jake Micciche.
Grade 6 All Stars: Adam Koza,
Broderick Waldron,
Christian Spinazola,
Justin Maheu, Keegan Parke,
Kolby Kurto and Ryan Garcia.
Grade 7 All Stars: Bradley Valo,
Curtis Shattuck and Zach Leclerc.

#3 Curtis Shattuck

#41 Bradley Valo

GAME DETAILS:
Grade 7/13U at 10 a.m.
Grade 6/12U 12 p.m.

Grade 5/11U at 2 p.m.

Good luck boys!

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Tiny Mites

Fifth grade all stars, from left: Lukasz Rondeau, Aiden Williams, Jake Galiatsatos, Tiger An, Cole Yennaco and Jake Micciche.

D8

D10

#38 Zack Leclerc

Sixth grade all stars, back row, from left: Justin Maheu, Keegan Parke,
Adam Koza, Brodie Waldron, Kolby Kurto. Sitting: Christian Spinazola,
Ryan Garcia.

D12

D14

submitted by David Starin,

President of the NHVCA
The NH Volleyball
Coaches Association is
pleased to announce the
results of the all-state voting.
The players and coaches
listed below will receive
their awards Saturday,
Nov. 14, at the Senior AllStar game held at HollisBrookline High School. The
match will start at 5 p.m.
Division I
Honorable Mention:
Vivian Susko Alvirne
Division II
1st Team: Lexi Sawyer
Windham
2nd Team: Casey Dinga
Windham
Honorable Mention: Cassandra
Apkarich Pelham
Division III
1st Team: Sophie Scafidi and
Gabi Sott Campbell
2nd Team: Val Boucher and
Taysia Boyson Campbell
Coach of the Year: Colin
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Recognizing All State

Volleyballers
submitted by David Starin,
President of the NHVCA
The NH Volleyball Coaches Association is
pleased to announce the results of the all-state
voting. The players and coaches listed below
will receive their awards Saturday, Nov. 14, at the
Senior All-Star game held at Hollis-Brookline High
School. The match will start at 5 p.m.
Division I
Honorable Mention: Vivian Susko Alvirne
Division II
1st Team: Lexi Sawyer Windham
2nd Team: Casey Dinga Windham
Honorable Mention: Cassandra Apkarich
Pelham
Division III
1st Team: Sophie Scafidi and Gabi Sott
Campbell
2nd Team: Val Boucher and Taysia Boyson
Campbell
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Windham Middle School Boys Soccer has a Championship Season

Pelham~WindhamSports
submitted by Windham
Middle School
The Windham Middle School
Coach Alex Marsh with Kyle Westfall
boys
Soccer team finished
who was awarded team MVP
its season with an undefeated
record and a Division 2 trophy.
The boys started the season with high hopes and amazing talent
and proved to all that they had what it took to bring home the
championship. There were a few close games and a few blowouts
throughout the year with a lot of fun thrown in for both the players
and fans. In the Oct. 15 game vs. Milford the boys hosted a Pink
Out game in support of breast cancer awareness. The field was
decorated with pink balloons, and the boys were dressed in pink

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Coach Alex Marsh with the team.

Eighth graders: Captain Nic Colvin,
Captain John Kane, Captain Drew
Curtis, Matt Taylor, Jake Rust, Aidan
Ross, Aidan Peretz, Teddy Shpak,
Kyle Westfall, Devin Ulbrich, Max
Cavallaro, Stephen Rothenburg,
Connor Lord, Cam Atkinson and Ryan
Pascarella. Seventh graders: Charlie
Breen, Matt Kearney, Owen Larouco,
Kaden LeMay and Jackson Cavallaro.
Sixth graders: Mason Pffeifer, Nick
Orciani and Dom Picciano.

from head to toe as they went on to win 5-0. The generosity of all
the families made the day an emotional and overwhelming success.
The final regular season game had the team facing the other
undefeated team in the division, Pennichuck. The Wildcats were
coming into the game with a 9-0 record as they took on the Nashua
team holding a record of 8-0-1. After a solid 70 minutes of play,
both teams were scoreless and the Wildcats clinched the number 1
spot in the division as they headed into the playoffs. The quarterfinal
round, with solid play from all the positions, had the team once
again beating the Milford squad 5-0. The semi-final round was, by
far, the most nailbiting of the season. With Windham scoring two
goals in the first 10 minutes of the game spirits were high and there
were smiles all around. But the Fairgrounds team came to play and

Team Pink Out

they did not give into the undefeated Windham team. After allowing
Fairgrounds to score three unanswered goals the teams headed into
a sudden death overtime. With their season on the line and the
finals just one goal away both teams were determined and strong.
The Wildcats came out on top with the game-winning goal scored
by eighth grader Matt Taylor. The finals had the team once again
hosting the very tough Pennichuck team. At half time the score was
1-1 and it was down to the last 35 minutes of the season. Eighth
grader Devin Ulbrich and eighth grader Teddy Shpak both scored in
the second half to seal the win for the Wildcats. With a final of 3-2
the championship trophy was awarded midfield to the home team,
Windham Wildcats (12-0-1).

submitted by Holly
Breton, Windham
Wolverines
Congratulations
to all the Windham
Wolverines
Cheer teams who
competed at the
2015 NHYFSC
State Cheerleading
Championship on
Oct. 31. All teams
worked very hard
and had fantastic
performances.
Division 12: first
The Wolverines D12 state championship team
place, NH State
Champions
12 teams for advancing to the 2015 New
Division 10: third place
England Regional Cheerleading Championship
Congratulations Coach Tricia Waldron on
at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst on
Division 14 Coach of the Year!
Sunday, Nov. 22.
Good luck to our Division 10 and Division
Go Wolverines!

The Wolverines D10 team places third.

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Windham Wolverine Cheerleaders Soar at State Tourney

Tricia Waldron is named NH D14

Coach of the Year.

submitted by Holly Breton,

Windham Wolverines
The Fifth Grade Wolverines faced the
Pelham Razorbacks on Sunday, Oct. 25 in
Keene, for the semi-final playoff game. The
Wolverines came up short on the scoreboard,
but they had a very successful 2015 season.
The boys played hard until the final whistle,
never giving up as demonstrated by their
extra-point block late in the game. The boys
played their final game of the season with
heart, fortitude and no regrets, leaving it all
on the field. They can certainly hold their
heads up high knowing that is what winners
are made of. Many thanks to all the coaches,
volunteers, cheerleaders, moms and dads
who supported the team this year.

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regular season and all Windham teams placed. The D12 and D10 teams will continue on to
the regionals at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst during the weekend of Nov. 21 and
22.
Congratulations to the D12 and D10 teams
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Pelham, NH D8 placing
team and D14 teams for placing third in
their categories.
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Windham Falls in Final Set to Coe-Brown

Kacie Flahive (#11) with a dig to set up the offense

by Craig Smith
Windham Volleyball has been fantastic all year
long. The girls are professional and kindhearted.
They play hard and are sure to provide enough
highlight plays to keep the fans on their feet.
Watching these Jaguars play is a treat unto itself
and worth any amount of time. Unfortunately they
arent incapable of mistakes and that manifested

Gellar Tallies Double Digit

Saves in Loss to Gilford
by Craig Smith
The Pelham boys Soccer team traveled to Gilford for a playoff matchup
that was going to be tough. Gilford boasted an 11-4-1 record coming into
the postseason and, while its a general rule of thumb that the playoffs are a
different animal than the regular season, a team doesnt win that many games
by accident.
Gilford came out hot, wary that Pelham had just upset their previous
opponent. The home team took control of the pace of the game and
demonstrated serious ball control. Perhaps underestimating Pelhams strong
midfield game, they let up a bit and Zac Rossi (#10) grabbed control of the ball
and played the ball to a chasing Dylan Sacca (#9). Sacca popped the ball off
of his chest, over the Gilford goalkeeper, leading to the first goal of the match.
With a 1-0 lead it would be all about defense for the rest of the match and,
for the first half, they succeeded for the most part. For the rest of the half both
teams failed to finish scoring opportunities thanks to strong defensive play on
both sides.
The second half would be hard for Pelham. Gilford had the halftime to make
adjustments and they did it very well. They came out, like they did earlier, with
complete control of the pace, except this time they would not underestimate
their opponent. Pelham attempted to weather the storm of Gilford attacks,
but even as Pelham goalkeeper Sean Gellar (#1) tallied 10 saves they couldnt
stop such ferocious aggressiveness. Gilford would score an equalizer midway
through the second half and the go-ahead goal 10 minutes after that. Trailing
1-2, every Pelham player pushed themselves to the limit, but Gilfords defense
continued to hold up. Eventually the final whistle would blow and Pelham
would fall 1-2, eliminating them from the playoffs.
These young men fought valiantly all season and made some fantastic
memories along the way. This loss to Gilford will be tough for them, but they
can hold their heads high knowing that they outperformed many other teams
this year. Some players will go, others will grow, but they are all share a link
to this school and to each other. Their season is over, but their lives are just
beginning, and the leadership and habits that theyve acquired throughout this
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Windham Soccer in Postseason
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goalie couldnt make it
The Windham girls Soccer
in time and Sauerwald
team started their playoff run with
was awarded the
two hard-fought matches against
goal. Windham 2-1.
Plymouth and Hollis-Brookline.
Sauerwald continued
Their postseason got underway
to deliver in every facet
with a game against Plymouth. Only
of the game, diving
a few minutes into that game, Serena
for loose balls and
Sauerwald (#14) had dished an assist
playing defense and
to Hannah Pesci (#2) with a nifty
offense alike, uncaring
through pass that led to an open goal.
of the bruises and cuts
Windham: 1-0.
she was getting from
Windham was clearly in control
her hard play. Talia
of the match, but that didnt mean
Giardino (#8) and
that Plymouth wasnt dangerous.
Kassiana Gagnon (#10)
The young women, perhaps feeling
followed her lead
overconfident, began to play with
and played incredible
a little laziness. The hustle and
defense.
drive that was usually there was
The second
escaping the team at the moment
half would be all
and Plymouth capitalized on it and
Windham. Sauerwald
scored. Tied: 1-1. Sauerwald is
continued her
one girl with no lack of hustle in
historic play, scoring
her, and she took matters into her
off of a penalty
own hands to galvanize the team.
kick. Windham 3-1.
She dove to kick the ball between
Pesci got in on the
the keepers legs, taking a face full
action by stealing
of dirt in the process, and almost
the ball repeatedly
managed to get a goal, but a rotating
from Plymouth and
Jenna Parsons (#1) with a strong goal kick after a defensive play
defender got there just in time. It didnt
refusing to allow them
go in, but Sauerwald had set the bar
to have possession long
for hustle and effort and the team rallied behind her. Emily
enough to get a shot off. Pesci would score as well giving
Howe (#17) kicked a corner kick that sailed toward the box
Windham a 4-1 lead. Maria Popovici-Muller (#4) would
and Sauerwald careened it toward the goal with a header. The
get a steal as well and after she snatched the ball she took
a single dribble before pelting it into the back of the net for
the final goal of the night. Windham would go on to win
it 5-1.
With the win over Plymouth behind them, it came time
to travel to Hollis-Brooklines home field to face a far more
challenging opponent. Kelsey Kendzulak (#11) played
remarkable defense and Holly Busko (#5) made some
great intelligent passes, but Hollis-Brookline held the line.
Neither team could gather the upper hand and it led to a
very chippy environment. Fouls were rampant, physicality
was through the roof, and each team would earn a yellow
card before the match was over. In some cases the fouls
were dangerous, and it was clear the game was out of
control; it would just be a matter of who broke first.
Sam Mague (#9) was taking care of defense early in
the second half of play with the score tied 0-0. No one
wanted to let the team down. Fortunately for Windham
they have one of the most talented goalkeepers in the
league, Jenna Parsons (#1). With Hollis-Brookline starting
out the second half on fire it was all up to Parsons to make
save after save. After the win over Plymouth Parsons had
fantasized about how great it would be to earn a clean
sheet over Hollis-Brookline who has some of the best
players in the league and she intended to make the dream
come true. She dove and jumped and caught everything
in her path. It was clear that Parsons had emerged as a
star in the backfield. She was a guardian of the net and a
champion of the ball. Finally, as the game was coming to
Hannah Pesci (#2) dribbles past a defender.
an end, Pesci belted a shot from thirty feet out that soared
through the air and seemed to want to go over the net.
Instead it fell at the perfect time, curving into the back of
the net and giving Windham the first goal of the match
with less than four minutes to go. Parsons and the rest of
the defense hunkered down for an intense few minutes,
saving every shot that came their way, and, when the
whistle finally blew, they were the champions. Windham
would win 1-0.
Parsons could not have been more excited about her
clean sheet, and after the match Sauerwald would say,
Were a family and we all work together. It doesnt take
one person to score a goal, it takes all eleven. It takes
them all doing the right play and working together.
Unfortunately, despite their two amazing postseason
victories, the Windham girls narrowly fell in the semifinals
to Portsmouth on Nov. 5, 1 to 0.
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the undulating sea creature gave Coe-Brown the

confidence they needed to pull another upset and
they took the set 14-25 with Dinga and Sawyer
doing their best to keep the team afloat.
Losing the third set is typically a death sentence,
but Windham held their composure. The Jaguars
took a 6-0 lead before Coe-Brown asked for a
timeout. Sanders, Sawyer, and Farrell all scored and
were not happy with how the match had progressed.
Flahive and Dinga would add a few more, and,
within no time, they were out to a 19-10 lead. CoeBrown had no more tricks up their sleeves to inspire
them, but they didnt need them. They got a couple
of key runs going for them, and, by the end of the
match, they had climbed back up to 22-20 before
Windham final finished them off 25-20.
With the final set determining who moved on in
the playoffs, both teams were on edge. The final
set goes to 15 instead of 25, and each team was
tied 10-10. It was do or die, and usually Windham
would prevail in these situations, but not this
day. They would score only once more and leave
heartbroken, losing the set 11-15 and the match 2-3.
After the match Coach was disappointed, but
still held a smile saying, No one could spend a
Saturday doing anything better. We lost the game,
but it was a great one and everyone seemed to have
fun. Many of the players are graduating this year
and it will be sad to see them go, but it will also be
exciting to see how the younger stars develop in the
offseason. These young women should be proud of
all they have accomplished their careers and while
they may have fallen short, they know they played
a great game against a great opponent. It may be a
poor consolation, but at least Windham has the best
fans.

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Pelham~WindhamSports
itself in their playoff loss to Coe-Brown.
The Jags started out on fire in the first set.
Lexi Sawyer (#14) brought out the big guns,
spiking the ball with enough force that it
wouldnt be surprising if the custodial staff
found divots in the court after the game.
Casey Dinga (#19) and Julie Sanders (#13)
got in on the spike party adding their own
sweet hits, while Kathryn Farrell (#18) set
them up with assists. A 1-0 lead quickly
became an 8-2 lead and in no time at all
Windham defeated the visiting team 25-12
for the first set win.
The second set was all Coe-Brown.
Their fans travel well, and the red shirts
and raucous cheers galvanized their girls.
Unfortunately some of the fans got a little
too into the match and began throwing
obscenities at the Windham fans. When
asked to stop their swearing they threatened
and belittled, disgracing the school and
unwisely put themselves in a position
to be written about. Sadly the poor
sportsmanship of the parents brought out
strength in the girls and Windhams early
3-1 lead became 5-5, then 11-13 before
a huge Coe-Brown run that ballooned the
score to 11-20. Kacie Flahive (#11) made
a nice kill and Emily Frank (#5) gathered an
ace, but the team wasnt firing with the same energy
that they had earlier in the match. They would fall
16-25 and were berated with colorful words from
the visiting fans.
Windham took the beginning of the third set
with another 3-1 lead, but a Coe-Brown fan pulled
out a shark costume and danced his heart out to
inspire the Coe-Brown girls once again. Somehow

Serena Sauerwald (#14) with a goal kick to score

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Windham Showcases that Brains Win over Brawn in Playoff Victory

Pelham~WindhamSports
Staff photos by Craig Smith

Goalkeeper
Tanner
Arnold
punts the
ball to
midfield
after a good
save.

Max
Souter
(#5)
with a
corner
kick
by Craig Smith
When John Stark is your opponent you know that its going to
be physical. In their previous matchups Windham has been taken
unprepared by how physically gifted this team is, but that experience
has made the Jaguars stronger. Windham perhaps would not be able
to top the speed and brutal aggressiveness that John Stark brings to
the field every night, but they can adapt to it now that theyve seen it
in the regular season. Windham has talents that many teams do not:
intelligence and flexibility. The young men know how to change
their formations to stop whoever is in front of them, and they have
the ability to adjust into an offensive machine that is capable of
toppling any opposing defense, even if its only for a few goals.
The first half of the match was mostly Windham doing what
they have been all season long. Will Carpenter (#12) played great
defense, Jon Ferri (#8) filled in every hole, and Kyle Cocciardi (#9)
put a defender on skates, leaving the crowd amused as the boy
stumbled to the ground after Cocciardis lightning-quick spin move.
Ferri stopped shots on goal that seemed likely to go past him by
channeling his inner yoga teacher and bending in strange ways to
gather possession of the ball. The only problem was that John Stark
is relentless. Their tenacious, blue-collar play fills in the holes that
they give up skill-wise. They are so strong and physically gifted
that Windham had trouble keeping a handle on the ball. Jackson

Easter (#19) of John Stark is a stellar example of what John Stark

embodies: toughness and grit-n-grind play. He cleared the ball
seemingly every time Windham got close, frustrating the home team
and opening them up for attack. Tanner Arnold (#0), the Windham
goalkeeper, continued his amazing stretch of defense, snagging
every ball that came in the box. Theres a reason Windham has had
the most clean sheets in the league, and he is a big part of what
makes them so strong. Ultimately, neither team could grab a handle
on the lead, and the first half would finish at 0-0.
Physicality ruled the second half as well, but after their regular
season meetings Windham knew how to handle it. Cocciardi did
his patented, dribble into the box with as much flash and flair
as possible, move that startled the John Stark defense and forced
them to foul. Cocciardi fell to the ground after the hit, but was all
smiles as he knew that as long as the penalty shot was successful
they would win the game. Ferri would take the penalty shot. The
ball flew with speed and precision toward the net, but somehow
the opposing goalkeeper saved it with a dive. It bounced off of his
gloves and skipped through the grass towards the right side where
Cam Chrissis (#10) lay in wait. Chrissis snatched the rebound and
sent it back and with the goalkeeper on the ground there was no
way for him to save it. Chrissis gave the squad a 1-0 lead and it
was time to hunker down on defense. Windham ensured that they

Kyle
Cocciardi
(#9)
about to
embarrass
a defender
were positioned in the best way to draw fouls and stop any John
Stark momentum. Ultimately John Stark would be awarded two
yellow cards for their physical play, but it was all thanks to intelligent
Windham positioning that the fouls could be drawn. Brian Wong
(#18) played fantastically, ensuring that the ball remain in Windham
possession to waste time from the clock. Connor ONeil (#23) and
Connor Brennan (#20) also got into the fun with some Connor-toConnor passing that nearly landed a goal. ONeil hit the ball off of
the ref before it could go out of bounds and sent an amazing cross to
Brennan who sent it toward the net. Somehow the John Stark goalie
caught up to it with an outstretched hand, but that doesnt mean the
play wasnt incredible. Arnold would continue to rack up the saves
and even grab the ball centimeters before it got into the net in extra
time. His added-time save would be the last play before the whistle
to end the game and Windham would win 1-0.
Windham is only a couple of games away from the championship,
but these next games will be the hardest of the year. They have
already shown that these young men are capable of staying calm
under pressure and doing exactly what needs to be done to win;
now its time to see if the best of the best can do it with them.
Unless the final teams in the playoffs can adapt the same way
Windham has it is going to be Windhams crown in the next few
weeks.

WHS Runners Set School Course Records at Meet of Champions

At the Meet of
Champions at
Mines Falls in
Nashua, Susie
Poore battles
with Pinkerton
Academy senior
Morgan Sansing.
Sensing went on
to place 16th.

Courtesy photos

submitted by Ryan OConnor

At the Meet of Champions on Saturday at Mines
Falls in Nashua, Windhams Susie Poore took
20th overall in 19:05.6 and qualified for the New
England Championships on Nov. 14 at Thetford
Academy in Vermont. The top-six teams and top25 individuals qualified for the New England
MOCs. Poore, a junior, set a Windham High
School course record by breaking current Brandeis
runner Kate Farrels 2011 time by more than 10
seconds. She was running in the top ten for the
first two miles and then faded in the final mile.
The Windham girls Cross Country team
improved from last years placement to take 13th
overall in the state (out of 19 teams that qualified
for the MOC). This was the second straight year
the girls team qualified after not reaching the
milestone for the first five years of the schools
existence.
On the Windham boys XC side, senior Peter
Caron wrapped up his campaign with 43rd place
in a time of 16:44. His time marked a school
course record, too.
Prior to the Meet of Champions, the WHS XC
teams competed at the divisional championships
at Derryfield Park on Oct. 31 and came away with
several noteworthy performances.
The WHS girls XC team punched their return
ticket back to the Meet of Champions on Nov. 7
at Mines Falls in Nashua by virtue of their sixthplace team finish. Leading the way was Susie
Poore with a personal best 19:19.3 on the course
and a seventh-place finish. Poores time also had
her ranked 16th overall in the state heading into
the MOC where the top 25 runners in the state

The
Windham
girls XC
team
placed
13th
overall in
the state.

earned a berth.
Perhaps the keys to the race were the
performances by senior soccer/XC athlete
Hannah Harootian and sophomore Taylor Kane.
Harootian, fresh off a playoff victory last Thursday
with the WHS girls soccer team, blasted her
personal best on Derryfield by over 42 seconds
to run an impressive 21:59.4 (60th) as the third
WHS runner to cross the line. Right behind her
was Kane who also cut off significant time from
her personal best (14 seconds) to finish in 22:22.8
(65th) and move from the teams sixth position
into a scoring fourth position.
Also contributing to the teams success were
senior Laura Pomeroy (21:29.3/42nd), junior
Lily Shpak (22:26.8/67th), senior Anna Matsco
(23:13.6/88th), and senior Amanda Carey
(24:08.8/103rd).
The WHS boys XC team finished 11th overall,
but with one senior, three juniors, and three

sophomores
running,
Coach Gary
Goyettes
Windham junior Susie Poore and WHS
boys are
about a year senior Peter Caron both set school course
records at the Meet of Champions.
out from
making some
significant
noise. Nevertheless, senior Peter Caron extended
his impressive fall and earned a trip to the MOC
with an eighth-place finish in 16:46.8. Running
11 seconds off his personal best, Caron gutted
through the race and charged home to make it
two years in a row a Windham runner has finished
in the top ten (Nick Khoury in 2014). Carons
time has him ranked just outside the top 25 in the
state heading into next weekend, but certainly
within striking distance of a trip to the Green
Mountain State.

Maddie Burkes Early Goal cant Lift Pelham over Raymond

Staff photos by Craig Smith

by Craig Smith
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Pelham girls Soccer team faced off against Raymond. Players
and parents alike were drenched in dark sky and freezing
water. It was the perfect metaphoric scene for two teams that
were fighting for their lives, wanting more than anything to
make it to the next round of the playoffs in hopes of winning
the crown.
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phenomenal. Raymond would have the ball,
and the sheer force of will imposed by the
Python defense was enough to force them to
kick it away and out of bounds, giving Pelham
Bri Trudell (#16) with a strong throw in
Morgan Walsh #(19) with the assisting free kick
possession. Alena Masterson (#22) showed
off her quick thinking by positioning herself to
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