An Independent Weekly Newspaper

Supported Through Advertisers

Pelham~Windham

News

Pelham~Windham News

ECRWSS
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE

PAID
HUDSON, NH
03051
PERMIT NO. 33
Postal Customer

View past issues

and our other
papers online.

Volume 14 Number 18 March 25, 2016 16 Pages

Efforts Being Made to

Preserve Historic Indian Rock
by Barbara OBrien
Centuries before the Town of Windham, New Hampshire, was settled by Scottish and
Irish immigrants in 1719, Native Americans hunted, fished and spent their lives along
the banks of Cobbetts Pond. However, the only remaining historical artifact from the
days when the Penacook Indians and Chief Passaconaway roamed these woods; before
they migrated north to Canada, has been largely ignored and has deteriorated with time
and weather. That is about to change, however, thanks to the efforts of a few residents
interested in preserving the significance of Indian Rock.
Indian Rock is located a short distance from the Route 111 and Route 93 (Exit 3) road
construction; a project still taking place in Windham. The granite boulder stands about five
feet high and is nearly 10 feet wide. In 1933, a now oxidized bronze plaque was mounted
on the rock, offering a brief description of the Native Americans who once inhabited the
region. There are several apparently manmade indentations on the top of the rock that
were likely used for grinding corn into meal, using a simple pestle, while other crevices are
believed to have been used for sharpening knives, arrows and other tools used hundreds of
years ago.
According to Derek Saffie, Windhams own resident historian, it is likely that the rock
dates as far back as 1,000 B.C. It is believed to be Windhams oldest historical artifact.
The first time written reference was made of Indian Rock, however, wasnt until 1883.
continue to page 8- Indian Rock

School Board Attempts

to Set More Conciliatory Tone

by Barbara OBrien
Following the March 8 election, the Windham
School Board is identical to its composition prior to the
recent balloting, but at their first meeting following the
election, it seemed that attempts were being made to
put forth a more conciliatory demeanor.
Prior to the election, in fact, for the entire past year,

the Windham School Board had been defined by

animosity and acrimony, with the one exception of Rob
Breton, who often tried to find a middle ground in the
midst of arguments. At the March 15 board meeting,
however, there was a noticeable attempt to exhibit a
friendlier tone. The majority of board members even
welcomed back Dennis Senibaldi, who was elected to
continue to page 8- School Board Attempts

School Board Finally Releases Vote

Tally on Hiring New Superintendent
by Barbara OBrien
A contract with the newest superintendent hired to
oversee the Windham School District was signed on
Feb. 18, but it took nearly a month for the school board

to make its vote public. In the meantime, rumors

throughout town were bandied about, and frequent
demands to know the tally were seen on social media
and heard at meetings.
continue to page 8- New Superintendent

Windham Easter Egg Hunt

Pythons Triumph with

Back-to-Back Championships

Staff photo by Mike Bourk

SERVICES
Crossing Life Church,
125 North Lowell Rd., Windham
Easter Sunday, March 27
Easter Services - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Congregational Church of Pelham,

United Church of Christ, 3 Main St., Pelham
Good Friday, March 26
Church open for Quiet Meditation and Prayer 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Easter Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunrise Service, Harris Pelham Inn - 6:30 a.m.
Easter Worship - 10 a.m.
Granite United Church Windham
at Windham High School,
64 London Bridge Rd., Windham
Easter Sunday, March 27
Worship and Kids Service - 11 a.m.
Heritage Baptist Church of Windham
at Searles School & Chapel, 35 Range Rd., Windham
Easter Sunday, March 27
Complimentary Refreshments - 9:30 a.m.
Easter Service - 10:30 a.m.
Saint Matthew Catholic Church,
2 Searles Rd., Windham
Good Friday, March 25
Outdoor Stations at the Sisters of Mercy
(behind Warde Center) - 3 p.m.
Service in Church with Veneration of the Cross
and Holy Communion - 7 p.m.
Holy Saturday, March 26
Easter Vigil Mass in Church - 8 p.m.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, March 27
Masses in Church - 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.
(No 6 p.m. Mass celebrated)
Saint Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham
Good Friday, March 25
Confessions - 12-2:45 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross - 3 p.m.
Divine Mercy Novena - 4:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross - 7 p.m.
No Living Stations
Holy Saturday, March 26
Divine Mercy Novena - 3 p.m.
Easter Vigil - 7:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, March 27
Masses 8 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am
Divine Mercy Novena - 12:45 p.m.

by Mike Bourk
Keith Brown, NH High
School Player of the Year,
made the play of the year,
stealing an inbound pass,
with just seconds left
and Pelham leading by
two points, to seal a 4339 victory and a repeat
championship for the
Pythons.
All season long Pelham
has devastated opponents
in high-scoring affairs.
They were 20-0 with an
average margin of victory
of just under 30 points
when scoring 60 or more
points. Kearsarge came into
the game with the longest
winning streak in the state
having won their last 17
games. The Cougars had a
lot of confidence going into
the game. To have a shot at
winning they would have to
maintain a slower tempo in
Division III Champions - back row, from left: Kyle Frank, Robert Ryan, Blake Woekel, Jake Kirane, manager Bryan Doherty,
order to take down Pelham.
Colin Loring, Dylan Andrews, Cam DeLoreto, coaches Matt Regan and Mike Larson. Front row: John Granfield,
Kearsarge did a nice job in
Cam Loring, Joe Pantaleo, Trevor Gagnon, Keith Brown, and Ryan Nystrom.
the first half controlling the
pace of the game.
tempo game and score more points in transition, but if thats not
Brown picked up two fouls early, and it seemed to have an
there and you want to win a state championship, you have to be
adverse effect on his play as he was just 2-for-8 from the floor
able to adapt.
including 0-4 on 3-pointers. Trevor Gagnon picked up some of the
Kyle Frank covered All State guard Trent Noordsij throughout
scoring by sinking a couple of three-pointers. Cam DeLoreto went
the
game. Frank limited Noordsij to making just three of 12 shots.
down with an ankle injury just three minutes into the first quarter.
Coach
Regan talked about Frank after the game, Kyle had to cover
He sat out the remainder of the quarter. He started the second
Trent the 82 feet for 32 minutes. He did a great job of locking him
quarter but was somewhat hampered by the injury. We got a little
down. That was insane. In the third quarter the Cougars continued
dinged up during the game. I thought the guys who came off the
to control the pace of the game. They forced Pelham to turn the
bench did a nice job, said Coach Regan after the game. At the end
ball over and take poor shots holding Pelham to their lowest scoring
of the first quarter Pelham led 10-6.
quarter of the season as they outscored Pelham 9-6, cutting the
The Cougars played better in the second quarter, starting out
Python lead to just a single point, 24-23 going into the final quarter.
with a 6-2 run to knot the game at 12. A Trevor Gagnon 3-pointer
Kearsarge took their first lead of the game 26-24, to open the
and three free throws by Brown put Pelham back on top, 18-12.
fourth
quarter on a 3-pointer by Noordsij. Brown answered
Kearsarge scored a late basket to cut the Pelham lead to 18-14 at
the half. After the game Pelhams coach Matt Regan, talked about
continue to page 11- Pythons Win
the first half, Sure we would have preferred to have played an up

Winner Best of NH 1993-2014!

From Napoli, Italy to Salem, NH

www.thecolosseumrestaurant.com
Piano Bar Tues. & Weds. Evenings

How Italian Food Should Be!!

Gift Certificates Available

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

2 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

PES Students Take Pledge to Heart

by Raising Funds for AHA

Accolades
Anthony Bundock and Jaimee Cooke of Pelham and Ryan
Letourneau of Windham have made the second-quarter honor roll at
Austin Preparatory School.
Congratulations to William C. Cann, son
of Christina and William Cann of Pelham.
Bill is a 2015 graduate of Plymouth State
University with a bachelors degree in
Business Administration and a minor in PreLaw. While at Plymouth he was active with
MAPS (Marketing Association of Plymouth
State) where he was V.P. of Fundraising. Bill
also had back-to-back championship years with his intramural sports
team Los Pelicanos Hermanos. His parents are very proud of him
and wish him the best!
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo

submitted by Anthony Bolduc, Pelham Elementary School

During the month of February, students at Pelham Elementary
school participated in the American Heart Associations Jump
Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart fundraiser and awareness
program. All throughout the month students learned important
skills and facts regarding heart health and how to take care of
their bodies during their health and physical education classes.
In health, students learned about the heart in different ways and
also took a pledge for a healthier heart. The pledges were based
off the AHA recommendations of more water; less sugary drinks;
less sodium; more activity; as well as eating colorful, real foods
and choosing to live tobacco- and drug-free lives. First graders
learned where the heart is, how big it is and its job. Building off
those concepts, second graders learned about the healthy choices
they can make. Fourth graders developed posters about the five
major lessons the AHA teaches, and fifth graders spent three
weeks looking into the circulatory system.
During physical education classes, students were able to move
through a larger than life-sized model of the heart and learn what
it is like for blood cells to travel through the body.
While learning about heart awareness, students were raising
money for the American Heart Association to donate toward
research, education and medical care. The program culminated in a
celebration event at the end of the month in physical education class
where students were able to play basketball or practice their jump-

School Board Members

Disagree over Legal
Services

Selectman
Simmons Sworn
into Office

Staff photo by Barbara OBrien

by Barbara OBrien
The Windham School Board conducted its second reading of a
proposed legal services policy during its meeting on March 15, but
members could still not agree on whether or not to approve it.
The proposed policy calls for each school board member being
able to solicit up to five hours of legal services per year in order to
obtain individual legal opinions; separate from those issued by the
school districts contracted attorney. The purpose of the individual
consultations, at school district expense, would be to obtain further
clarification when necessary.
The policy would allow for each of the five school board members
to obtain up to five hours of outside legal consultation at an estimated
cost of $250 per hour. This translates into $1,250 per board member
or $6,250 for all five school board members, annually.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi, who was just re-elected
to his second three-year term, said he wants this section of the legal
services policy deleted; adding that he believes it is self-serving.
Were a board for a reason, Senibaldi said.
Newly dubbed chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller said he doesnt
see the policy as a conflict. Its perfectly acceptable to obtain a
second opinion, he said.
Recently named Vice-Chairman Rob Breton said he wondered
if approving the stipulation to the legal policy was creating a very
slippery slope. It makes me a little uncomfortable, Breton said.
School board member Ken Eyring noted that any responses issued
by outside attorneys would be made available to all five school board
members, not just the individual making the request for an opinion.
School board member Tom Murray said he feels that adding the
ability to seek outside legal advice adds an extra layer of protection
for the school board. It allows due diligence, Murray said.
On the advice of Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy, the school
board will be seeking advice on the concept from school district
attorney Gordon Graham. The school board will discuss the issue
again at a future meeting.

Newly elected Windham Selectman Jennifer Simmons,

right, gets sworn in by Town Clerk Nicole Bottai.

roping skills, which are excellent ways for students to strengthen their
hearts. In all, the students from Pelham Elementary School were able
to raise $14,823 for the American Heart Association.
As part of their incentive to raise money for the American Heart
Association, students can earn thank-you gifts. However, the
physical education teacher, Mr. Bolduc, and health teacher, Ms.
DiRenzo, challenged the
students further. Because
the students donated over
$13,500 (the highest amount
they have raised in the past
three years), the two teachers
agreed to dress up in dog
costumes for the entire day.
On behalf of the American
Heart Association, both
teachers thank the generous
residents of Pelham and
their families and friends
for helping such a great
organization.
Courtesy photos

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, March 7: 3:04 a.m. Medical emergency, Blackstone Circle. 12:12 p.m.
Medical assistance, Castle Hill Road. 4:14 p.m. Medical emergency, Russell Drive.
5:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Bridge Street. 9:23 p.m. Medical assistance, Old
County Road.
Tuesday, March 8: 1:29 a.m. Medical emergency, Beacon Hill Road. 11:56 p.m.
Medical emergency, Village Green.
Wednesday, March 9: 10:17 a.m. Medical emergency, Ledge Road. 12:54 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, Bridge Street. 3:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
Thursday, March 10: 3:24 p.m. Medical assistance, Old County Road. 4:12 p.m.
Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:20 p.m. Dispatched for mutual aid to Salem,
cancelled.
Friday, March 11: 8:19 a.m. Medical emergency, Shannon Circle. 11:09 a.m.
Investigate alarm activation, Clydesdale Avenue.
Saturday, March 12: 9:56 a.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 11:22 a.m.
Medical emergency, Greeley Road. 1:19 p.m. Medical emergency, Sycamore Road.
Sunday, March 13: 1:23 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 8:48 p.m.
Medical assistance, Old County Road.
Tuesday, March 15: 8:16 a.m. Medical aid, South Shore Drive. 9:05 a.m. Smoke
investigation, Chagnon Lane.
Wednesday, March 16: 10:53 a.m. Medical emergency, Atwood Road. 11:47 a.m.
Medical emergency, Longview Circle. 1:04 p.m. Investigate fire alarm activation,
Bridge Street. 2:48 p.m. Medical assistance, Windham Road. 4:14 p.m. Medical
emergency, Leonard Drive. 11:48 p.m. Medical emergency, Old Gage Hill Road.
Thursday, March 17: 7:10 a.m. Investigate fire alarm activation, Bridge Street. 12:08
p.m. Medical aid, Bridge Street. 2:19 p.m. Medical assistance, Old County Road.
6:28 p.m. Medical emergency, Valley Hill Road.
Friday, March 18: 9:57 a.m. Medical emergency, Jericho Road. 1:27 p.m. Investigate
fire alarm activation, Village Green. 3:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Village Green.
5:51 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
Saturday, March 19: 3:00 a.m. Medical assistance, Whispering Oaks Road. 10:40
a.m. Medical emergency, Jericho Road.
Sunday, March 20: 7:11 a.m. Investigate medical alarm activation, Litchfield Circle.
9:30 a.m. Medical assistance, Tenney Road. 10:07 a.m. Medical emergency,
Windham Road. 12:23 p.m. Investigate alarm activation, Bridge Street.

Towns Vintage Phone System

has Outlived its Usefulness
by Barbara OBrien
The Town of Windhams existing phone system
has outlived its usefulness. Thats the opinion
of the towns IT Director Eric DeLong, and
hes not alone in his assessment of the vintage
equipment.
DeLong told selectmen that his task began
with the need to replace the existing voice mail
system, then evolved into the need to replace the
entire phone system, some of which is several
decades old. Former Selectmens Chairman

Al Letizio said he had recently gone to see the

Academy Award-winning movie Spotlight and
had noticed the exact same phone system in
the film. Its a Hollywood prop, Letizio said,
adding that the movie took place about 40 years
ago.
DeLong reported that he had used the services
of TSE Digital Voice to analyze the current phone
bill, as well as the locations where phones and
other equipment are located. According to
DeLong, TSE Digital Voice estimates that the
Town of Windham could save about $18,000 a
year on its phone bill. DeLong agreed that there
would be significant savings, but thought the
amount might be in the neighborhood of $9,000
to $12,000. In order to realize the savings on
the monthly charges, however, it would be
necessary to replace the existing equipment.
Its a significant project, DeLong said,
but also stated that the proposed SIP (Satellite
Internet Protocol) system would be fine for at
least the next 20 years or so. Selectmen agreed
they didnt want to get hung up on worrying
about what new invention might be coming
down the road.
DeLong told selectmen that his intention
is to look into leasing the necessary phone
equipment, as opposed to purchasing it outright.
On a vote of 4 to 1, selectmen agreed to move
forward with the process through TSE Digital
Voice as the supplier, using the SIP system.
Voting in favor of pursuing the new phone
system were Selectmen Al Letizio, Jr., Ross
McLeod, Joel Desilets and Bruce Breton. Only
Selectman Roger Hohenberger voted against
the motion, saying he would prefer to go out to
bid on the supplier, as well as the equipment.
DeLong said that TSE Digital Voice has proven
to be an invaluable resource for the town.
Bids will be solicited for all equipment, as well
as hard-line installation, however, he added.
Reminiscing, Town Administrator David
Sullivan said, When I started working here, we
still had rotary phones! That was more than a
quarter of a century ago.

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 3

Pelham School District Nutrition Department Gets Creative

Courtesy photos

Pelham School District Nutrition Department activities over the past few weeks...

Chef Nicole and Chef Megan from T-Bones,

Cactus Jacks and the Copper Door.

Fire Department helps serve at all three schools.

Dr. Seuss Day

The Fire Department serves in more ways than one.

Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day

Womans Service
Club Learns about
Harbor Homes

Courtesy photo

submitted by Ruth Coole

At the Womans Service Club of Windham,
guest speaker Scott Slattery from Harbor Homes
in Nashua talked about this organization and
how it provides housing and services for veterans
as well as other people in need. Question-andanswer time followed and was very informative.
For more information on the club, visit
womansserviceclubofwindham.org and Like us
on Facebook.

Its Girl Scout Cookie Time

Submitted by Erin Brink
The winter is coming
to a close. Its Girl
Scout cookie time.
The Windham Girl
Scout troops did a
great job during the
initial ordering phase
of the sale by selling
nearly 14,000 boxes of
cookies.
The cases of cookies
were delivered to
Windham, and a great
team of girls sorted
and loaded each troop
order. The boxes are
Courtesy photos
then delivered by each
troop to their supporters. This process
isnt just about cookies the girls have
an opportunity to learn how to interact
with customers, how to market their
business, money management and
philanthropy through donations of
boxes.
The next step in the cookie season is
cookie booths. The big addition to the
booths this year was the opportunity to

sell cookies at The Mall at Rockingham

Park. It was a great success and a fun
way for the girls to start the season.
Cookie booths will be set up around
town over the next few weekends.
Visit www.GirlScoutsGWM.org or use
the Cookie Booth Locator to find a booth
near you.
To find out more about the largest
girl-led business in the world, or to join
in the fun by becoming a Girl Scout
member or volunteer, please visit www.
girlscoutsgwm.org or email info@
windhamgs.org.

TEY LUMBE
S
E
D
L
O
HA&R Landscape Materials R

WHOS NEW IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

AUTO & HOME OWNERS

Hemlock

Natural Hemlock
(no color added)

Pelham INSURANCE

AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS

D
B
SERVICES INC. A
EVERGREEN INSURANCE

HILLSIDEPLAZAUnit2(POBox960)122BridgeSt.PelhamNH03076
603-635-2434
Pelhamins@aol.com~www.pelhaminsurance.com

We are all ears!

Send us your comments
and let us know how we
are doing!
Call or Email us:
880.1516
news@areanewsgroup.com

17 Executive Drive, Suite 1

Hudson, NH 03051

t
to Grey
w
o
Ask HE Delive
FRE

Hemlock Blend
We
Black
are all Cedar
ears!
Hours: MondaySend us your comments
andRed
Cedar
Sunday:
8am-6PM
let us know how we
are
doing!
Pine
Blend
9 Old Nashua Rd
Call or Email us:
880.1516
news@areanewsgroup.com
Kids
Cushion
(on Rt. 102),
Playground Chips Londonderry, NH

Landscape Tools
Screened Loam
Rough Cut Lumber
Finish Pine
V-Groove - Ship-Lap
Custom Timbers

Early Pre-Buy N.E. Wood Pellets Fire Wood

Buy Direct From The Mill and SAVE!

17 Executive Drive, Suite 1

Hudson, NH 03051

432-5184

4 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham-Windham News

The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

SOS on Joanis Saga

In Michael and Wendy joanis last letter to the editor on March 11 they
continue to slander the conduct and motives of the Windham supervisors of
the checklist. Even after receiving a letter from the nH attorney General
confirming that Mary Griffin, Eileen Mashimo, and I (david Bates) followed
the process in the law properly, they disregard the conclusion of the attorney
General and persist with their relentless attacks over being removed from the
voter checklist.
The joanis newest fiction claims (three times) that david Bates and Eileen
Mashimo established the local procedure that was used to remove the joanis
names from the checklist and they have also said that this is not done anywhere
else in the state. regardless of whether these statements are rooted in ignorance
or malice, in either case, they are not true. If there was a shred of truth to those
claims - that anyones name was removed because of a local procedure established
by Bates and Mashimo - the attorney General would have ordered that their
names be put back on the voter list immediately.
since Michael and Wendy have not been persuaded by the decision of the
attorney General, I contacted the new Hampshire secretary of state to see if
Michael and Wendy would care about the opinion of the chief election official of
this state. Below is the response I received to a letter I sent to secretary William
Gardner and deputy secretary david scanlan about the charges made by
Michael and Wendy joanis.
dear representative Bates:
This letter is in response to your letter dated March 15, 2016 in which you ask
questions to confirm procedures related to 30 Day Letters.
The Windham Supervisors of the Checklist did not make up the process of sending
30 Day Letters.
Windham is not unique among New Hampshire cities and towns in following the
statutes, and specifically the 30 Day Letter process, to keep its checklist up to date.
Verification mailings from the Secretary of State are sent with instructions to the
United State Postal Service not to forward. (emphasis added)
If the supervisors of the checklist are aware that a house has sold and the new
residents are registering to vote from that address, it would be appropriate to mail the
former residents a 30 Day Letter.
Finally, if it was determined by the Attorney General or Secretary of State that
a voters name was improperly removed from the checklist, the supervisors of the
checklist would be instructed to put the name back on the checklist.
David Scanlan, Deputy Secretary of State
This saga has lingered on now for seven weeks with comments published
nearly every week from joanis or one of their friends threatening to make
complaints to the aG, ethics complaints to the legislature, expulsion from
the legislature, and even jail. Mary Griffin, Eileen Mashimo, myself, and our
families have tolerated these false accusations long enough. In addition to the
attorney General, now the nH secretary of state has confirmed the joanis
claims are not true. It is time for Michael and Wendy to accept responsibility for
failing to update their address on their voter registrations and stop blaming the
supervisors.
Representative David Bates, Windham

We are Better than This

Buddhist philosopher and peace advocate daisaku Ikeda writes, One who
never uses violence is strong, and a person of true courage. standing up for
what you believe in without resorting to violence requires real strength and
courage
We have so many examples to learn from:

Henry david Thoreau, the Harvard-educated 19th-century

philosopher and poet, remains a major symbol of peaceful resistance
because of his 1849 work, civil disobedience, in which he questions
why people would obey a government whose laws they believe to be unjust.
On account of his opposition to slavery, Thoreau refused to pay taxes, an
act that briefly landed him in jail in 1846.

during the depression, General Motors executives changed

workloads to plants with non-union members, crippling the UaW. In
december 1936, workers held a sit-in in Flint, Mich., and within two
weeks, about 135,000 men were striking in 35 cities across the nation.
The sit-ins were followed by riots but images of bands playing on assembly
lines and men sleeping near shut down assembly lines stirred an image of
strength in peaceful protest that solidified one of north americas largest
unions.

Gandhi took on the most powerful nation in the world at the time
and led by example of non-violence to free his country from colonial rule
without even threatening to use his walking stick.

rosa Parks, the mother of the civil-rights movement sat down on a

bus seat and changed the world.

Martin Luther king, jr. preached a message of love and non-violence.

I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
not one of these advocates for non-Violence and change ever expressed an
interest to punch someone on the face or long for the old days of thuggery or
interrupted opportunities for Free speech with violent threats, stones, rocks, etc.
none of them.
It is troubling to watch, the protestations of people on both sides of issues
that can divide us. Each side may have legitimate concerns, each have issues

worthy of change for the better, but all gets lost in violence and rhetoric and
physical altercation. and suddenly, the issue becomes the violence and rhetoric
and not the original issue itself.
The example of so many non-Violent protests we have witnessed in the past
were all preceded by violence and oppression of free thought and expression
until something clicks and we remember and rise up to change the system,
demanding better behavior and demanding that violence cease. We are better
than this behavior. We are better than flaming rhetoric and divisiveness and
class warfare.
We are better than this.
In the Gospel of Matthew 5:38-41 jesus said, You have heard that it was
said, Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil
person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek
also. and if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as
well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. (nIV)
From jesus words and his own understanding of the practices of Gandhi, rev
king advocated and practiced non-violence as a means of effective protest. as
jesus educated his followers in his day, king did the same. For king and others,
jesus words were meant to be taken literally. Though not all christians have
responded in this way, the plan to retaliate evil with love is key to our faith. and
in the end, the key to and beginning of change.
We are better than this, america, we are better than this. The whole world is
watching. and God, ever present, is as well.
Rev. Bill Ferguson, First Congregational Church
of Pelham United Church of Christ, Pelham

Thank you for Supporting the Market

Square Overlay district
The Windham Economic development committee (WEdc) would like to
thank Windham residents for voting in support of the Market square Overlay
district. The overlay district can only be evoked when a developer purchases
at least 50 contiguous acres in the district. Otherwise the existing PBt zone
remains in effect. This opens up more options for the potential development
of this land at the intersection of routes 93 and 111. It also sends a message to
developers that Windham is open for business.
Business is good for Windham because commercial development is the
only way to reduce residential property owners contribution to the tax base.
currently Windham residents foot the bill for 92% of our towns tax revenue
while commercial property tax accounts for just 8%. Our town is growing,
our schools are overcrowded and our facilities are in need of repair. all of this
comes at a cost. Warrant articles to fund school renovations and turf fields and
a track are more likely to pass if residents feel they will get some relief from the
commercial sector. Thanks again for your support.
Bob Higgins, WEDC Communications Subcommittee Chair, Windham

Peoples Pledge from Sen. ayotte

I was surprised to learn recently that republican sen. kelly ayotte had
proposed a Peoples Pledge to keep third party ads off new Hampshires
airwaves. Its pretty unusual for a republican to do something like that. But
kelly has always been an independent voice, and I give her a lot of credit for
putting forth this idea. I agree with her that we want a senate race that focuses
on issues we care about -- not on what dc corporate interests think. Gov.
Hassan made a mistake by not joining in this pledge, and I call on her to reverse
course, take the pledge, and put the people first.
Al Letizio, Jr., Windham

PhS, the loss of dr. dorothy Mohr leaves a

legacy and an Opportunity

With 30 years fostering learning in the same school district, dr. dorothy
Mohrs resignation at the Feb. 17 Pelham school Board meeting should be seen
as a huge loss to the community in general. I was reading several reactions over
the past month on the Pelham-Windham news asking why dr. Mohr resigned,
and it underscores the respect and admiration she had with students, faculty,
staff, and parents. When june 30 arrives this year, an era will have ended for
Pelham High school.
Losing a leader such as dr. Mohr can also be seen as an opportunity to
leverage progression in goals for the school system. The biggest change which
could be made is in the tarnished school image portrayed in the news over the
past few months. Between school searches for heroin and school fights which
both made the local tV news, students and parents have become a little more
concerned about more than the learning environment in the school. With this
disturbing trend, perhaps a new voice of a new principal can help to curb the
escalation in bad behavior.
also with new leadership, a new focus can be imprinted on the school
which can further improve learning capabilities. Positive ideas could include
partnerships with new Hampshire Educations Online (nHEOn) to expand
courses offered in the high school, enhancing interactive learning with students
from other parts of the world, and of course new ideas to go with the remodel of
the high school to promote creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration among
students and faculty alike.
Let none
of the above
problems with
the student
Divorce body take
Child Care away what
should be a
Support Issues lasting legacy
for dr. Mohr,
and may she
find her next
opportunity
238 Central St, Unit 4
603.821.9052 to be as
Hudson, NH
www.breaultlaw.com rewarding as

her term as principal.

Pelham is my hometown, and I hope these suggestions can be used to
positively impact the future and give some food for thought when selecting the
next principal of PHs. I appreciate your time, and thank you. Go Pythons!
Phil Meyer, Pelham

Website Sponsorship Thank you

The community development department and Windham Economic
development committee would like to thank neighborhood auto sales &
service for being the March community Business sponsor for the Windham
community Economic development website. Visit the website at www.
windham-nh.com to see the neighborhood auto sales & service ad.
neighborhood auto sales & service is a one-stop-shop for all your automotive
needs, from auto sales and state inspections to full auto detailing. 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.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director, Windham

humbled by the Overwhelming Support

It is with my utmost sincere gratitude that I thank my Family, Friends and
Fellow Windham residents for re-electing me to the Windham school Board.
Your overwhelming support is truly humbling, and I will be forever grateful.
The success of my campaign was not the single effort of one person but rather
a collective effort of many. From the voters who came out on tuesday to the
sign holders, support letter writers and even the individual who handed me a
sandwich around 5 pm when I was starving. Without your efforts and help, this
victory would not have been possible.
a special thank you to Michelle, Holly, Greer, rob, danielle and their
numerous friends for pushing me forward and keeping me laser focused
throughout this campaign. I will always value your advice, kind reminders and
friendship.
I would like to also include thanks to Bill Merrill, keleigh Mcallister, jim
Freda, sr., Glen chaloux, alison kaufman Miller, Beth ParrenValentine,
danyelle Parlangeli stuckart, kathleen newcomb rekart, Beth ann Lapierre,
joe Miller, Earl Bartlett, dawna McLaughlin Parent, Betsy klein couture,
keith Bradley, attessa akbari Bradley, judi robichaud carboni, Heather Petro,
Michael joanis, Heather candon, jill Graham, Bethany Flemming, joan Potter
and Mark Brockmeier. Your help was and is truly appreciated and is what
helped make this team successful. Thank you so much.
Finally, I would like to thank my wife and kids for allowing me the time to do
this job, and I know it is not always easy. But I so greatly appreciate you letting
me pursue my goals.
to the voters, as your elected representative I promise to continue to stand up
for my core principles: commitment to our town, school district, the taxpayers,
and most importantly, to the children of Windham. I will do everything in my
power to advance our school system towards its vision of success.
I am grateful and honored to serve as a member of the school board and look
forward encouraging progress, reaching our academic goals and put in place the
systematic changes needed to ensure our children get the education they deserve.
Dennis Senibaldi, Windham

now the real Work Begins

I am so grateful to the residents of Windham for electing me to serve on the
Windham Board of selectmen. How wonderful it was to see so many of you
come out to vote on a beautiful, March day. Thank you for placing your trust in
me. I am truly humbled and honored.
Thank you to all of my friends and family who supported me during my
campaign. Thank you for taking time out of your days to meet with me, write
letters of support, place signs in your yards, hold signs at the transfer station
and at the polls, deliver coffee and pizza, and the list goes on and on. I am
forever grateful.
My best wishes to my running mate Gabe toubia. It was a pleasure to meet
you and your family. Thank you for your dedication to our town. I look
forward to working with you in the future.
Finally, thank you to david, my husband. Words cannot begin to express
how grateful I am. Thank you for always supporting me and helping to make
my goals become a reality.
now, the real work begins. I am excited to get started on Monday, March 21.
I will work my hardest to move our town forward with positivity and assurance
that Windham will continue to be a place that we are all proud to call home.
Jennifer Simmons, Windham

MOSaIC Kids March Food drive

My name is jessica Weller and I am one of the leaders of a new group that
started in the fall of 2015, called MOsaIc kids. We are a faith based, nondenominational, service organization for families. We have 30 families involved
with 68 children ages 0-16.
The group was started by claire McGarry, Pam sarantis and myself as a
way to give children and families an age appropriate way to give back in our
community. Our mission was to help our children learn that though they are
little, they can make a big impact.
MOsaIc kids has three branches of service and the children earn a bead
for their name tags, every time they participate in one of our events. Our first
branch focuses on the seniors in our community and every month we visit
the Warde Hill nursing Home to play games and celebrate holidays with the
residents there.
Our second branch of service is Project appreciation. Every month a
member of our group bakes and delivers cookies to community workers (police,
custodians at the school, town transfer station, plow drivers etc.).
Our last branch involves bi-monthly service projects. This year we put
together shoeboxes for Operation christmas child, made fleece blankets for
Project Linus and are currently holding a Food drive for shepherds Pantry in
Windham.
Our goal for the Food drive is 1,000 food or hygiene
items and we would love your support in getting the word
Buy-Sell-Trade
out so that we can reach our goal. We will be collecting
New and Used Firearms
food until March 27.
You can learn more about our organization by visiting
Firearms Training
our website, http://shiftingmyperspective.com/mosaicGunsmithing - Custom Builds
kids/and any further questions can be directed at me,
Cerakote - Hydrographics
jessica@troopweller.com.
We have photos of all of our events, including our
Class III Dealer
planning day for the Food drive, if you would like to see
any of them. We also have signed permission from all of
47 Bridge Street, Pelham, NH
our families to use their photos for publicity.

FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS

SUPER PREMIUM

DERRY
SPECIAL
Grass Seed
$3.89lb.

ALL NAMED SEED VARIETIES

NO Annual Rye Grass!

SOLU-CAL
FAST-ACTING
LIME

$16.99
BIG 50 lb. bag
8K Coverage

603-508-6639

www.hammerfirearmsunlimited.com

Jess Weller, MOSAIC Kids, Windham, NH

Royal Pets
FREE Tax Tips at

Bridgewood Plaza
1794 Bridge St., # 11, Dracut, Mass.
(Just over the Pelham line on Rte 38)

Cell: 603-860-3893
Maureen.Robidoux@comcast.net
www.a-smoother-you.com

www.travisterrycpa.com
25 Main Street, Salem, NH
603-898-2511

Personal, Business, Payroll & Tax Preparation

Treat your pet like royalty

FULL TIME
DAYS & EVENINGS

Nancy Michaud

Certified Veterinary
Assistant Groomer

Over 14 Years
Grooming
Experience
(603) 635-9879

5 LORI LANE, PELHAM, NH

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 5

Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Mondays thru May 2

The Nesmith Librarys Toddler Time
is a drop-in program for children ages
18 months to 3 years accompanied by a
parent or guardian. This program is offered
on Monday mornings; you choose either a 9:30
or 10:30 a.m. session to attend. No registration is
necessary. Toddler Time lasts approximately 2025 minutes with 30 minutes following the session
for parent/child social interaction. Toddler Time is
only open to cardholders of the Nesmith Library.
Toddler Time is for you and your child to explore
the library, enjoy books and music together, and
visit with other families. Sharing books with your
child encourages healthy language development
and helps to build a strong foundation for later
learning. If you have any questions or would like
further information, call the library at 432-7154.

Now

Friday, March 25
Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored
th
by the Pelham Outlaw Program, 6 to 10
p.m., Harris Pelham Inn. Tickets: $30
each ($60 per couple). Includes: Pasta
Dinner Buffet, Dessert Buffet, Juice and Soda
Bar. Great music from DJ Torre, photography by
Linda will be on-site. Tickets will be avail at the
Parks & Rec office, Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. and through Jen Moyer. (Contact
recreation@pelhamweb.com or e-mail Jen at Moyer
jmoyer0905@gmail.com to reserve your tickets).

25

Saturday, March 26
Pelham Parks and Recreation will host
th
an Egg Hunt from approximately 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (weather permitting). Join us for
great family fun time at the Village Green
in front of the Town Hall and the Pelham Public
Library. Have children dress for weather and
ground conditions. Open to boys and girls, up to
age 8! Egg hunt will include thousands of candy
and/or toy filled eggs. Parents are expected to
stay with their child. Bring your own baskets or
containers. The hunt starts promptly at 12 p.m. and
typically is done in very short order. If you arrive
at 12:05 p.m., you may miss it! (Rain/Snow date:
April 2.) Postponement will be posted at www.
pelhammessageboard.com.

26

Sunday, March 27
Heritage Baptist Church in Windham
is celebrating Easter at Searles Chapel!
You are invited to join them Easter Sunday
morning. Complimentary refreshments
will be offered beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Easter
service will follow at 10:30 a.m., which will
include childrens and adult vocal groups as well
as Bible instruction. To find out more, visit www.
hbcnh.org or e-mail info@hbcnh.org.

7th

Tuesdays, March 29 thru May 24

Are you interested in becoming debt
free? This class will change your life and
your financial legacy! Get out of debt
and stay out of debt! Crossroads Church
will host Financial Peace University by Dave
Ramsey. The class runs for nine weeks. Class starts
promptly at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. If you
have any questions call 635-1556 or e-mail office@
todaysjourney.org.

9th

Thursday, March 31
ServiceLink of Rockingham County will
be sponsoring three New to Medicare
Workshops in the upcoming months.
They will all be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at
Community Crossroads (2nd Floor), 8 Commerce
Dr., Atkinson, on Thurs. March 31, Wed. May
4, and Mon. June 13. The Workshop is geared
to those new to Medicare or who are planning
to go on Medicare in the next few months and
will review the basics of Medicare Parts A &
B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D),
Medicare Supplemental Plans, Medicare Advantage
Plans, and Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse.

1st

Space is limited; 893-9769 for more information

and to reserve your spot.
Saturday, April 2
Women of all ages are invited to join us
in honoring Our Lady for First Saturday
Devotions on at St. Patrick Church in
Pelham. We begin with Mass at 8 a.m.
followed by the by the rosary at 8:30 and then
join us for a video/prayer Fr. Benedict Groeschel
- Divine Mercy: Understanding the sacrifice
of Christ a potluck breakfast and fellowship to
follow. For more information call Linda at 9306436 or e-mail WomenOfMaryNH@yahoo.com.
Note: Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be
available before Mass at 7:30 in the main church.

nd

The fourth annual Spring Craft Fair sponsored by

Womans Service Club of Windham will be held
from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Windham High School.
The cafeteria and hallway will be lined with craft
booths of hand-made items crafted by more than
60 artisans from throughout New England will
display their crafts. pottery, fine art, unique upcycled lawn dcor, jewelry, bird houses, stained
glass, pet portraits, doll clothes, scrap booking,
hand-crafted hot sauces, salsa, granola, and
brownies, and many more. One-of-a-kind gifts and
fabulous raffles. Free admission and free parking.
Proceeds benefit the Womans Service Club of
Windham Scholarship Fund!
The Windham Community Bands 18th Annual
Evening of Music fundraiser will be held from
5:15 to 11 p.m. at The Castleton Banquet &
Conference Center in Windham. Last years event
was a great success with a large audience of friends
and supporters enjoying dinner, raffles, dancing,
and outstanding music by the Windham Concert
Band, Swing Band, and Flute Ensemble. This years
musical theme is Isnt It Romantic? The gala
starts with a cocktail hour and music, followed
by a lemon caper chicken dinner at 6:15 p.m.
After the concert at 7:30 by the Concert Band,
the Swing Band concludes the evening with two
hours of romantic music for dancing. In addition
to the wonderful music, there will be attractive
raffle baskets and silent auction items. Tickets are
$50 apiece; tables of 10 are $475. Contact David
Howard at 965-3842 or musicandcats@comcast.
net to buy tickets and reserve seats.
Mondays beginning April 4
Windham Recreation Department
th willThe
sponsor nine-week Pilates Classes on
Monday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Town
Hall. Pilates is a sensational, total bodyconditioning program. It works the body
symmetrically, combining both stretching and
strengthening to achieve a perfectly balanced and
toned body. These classes are taught by a Licensed
Physical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor who
can modify exercises to meet your individual
needs. Program fee. E-mail windham.recdesk.com
to register.

Pelham GOP monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the

Pelham VFW. Guests will be Jim Rubens for US
Senate and Representative Josh Moore, with The
Leadership Institute. Food will be served!
Wednesday, April 6
The Womans Service Club of
Windhams meeting will be held upstairs
in Windham Town Hall. Luncheon begins
at 11:30 a.m. followed by program and
meeting. Program will feature guest speaker
Ramblin Richard Kruppa will perform songs and
tell stories from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, including
sing-a-longs. Guests welcome, bring friend,
neighbor and come to enjoy! Find out what we are
about. For information call membership chairman
Sue Violi at 889-0578.

6th

Free Presentation, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pelham

Public Library. Baked Beans, fried clams, fish

chowder, Indian pudding - so many foods are

distinctive to New England! This talk offers a
celebration of these regional favorites along with
an examination of how contemporary life has
distanced us from these classics. What makes them
special and how do these foods define our region?
Edie Clark draws from such diverse resources as
Fannie Farmer, Julia Child, and Haydn S. Pearson
for enlightenment and amusement as well as on her
own experiences, writing and traveling for Yankee
magazine over the past thirty years to places
where baked beans are still featured prominently
on the menu. Explore the classic local dishes
found throughout historic New England and learn
more about the food our region is famous for.
This program generously sponsored by the New
Hampshire Humanities Council (NHHC.org).
Thursday, April 7
The Psychology of Color - a presentation
by Interior Decorator Kelly Murphy, 6 p.m.
at the Nesmith Library. When you open
your closet, what color clothes do you see?
We all have a favorite color that tends to make us
feel good. Theres a reason for that. Theres also
a reason why logos, products, advertising, and
other cultural elements are composed of the colors
they are. Its all about the underlying psychology
behind colors. Join local interior decorator Kelly
Murphy of Dcor & You when she explains the
meaning and symbolism behind primary and
secondary colors and describes how they affect
us. Youll learn why you tend to choose the color
preferences you do and understand why society
speaks to you the way it does. Event is free, and
open to the public. Registration recommended.

7th

Friday, April 8
Veteran Benefit Dinner, VFW Post,
th
6 Main St., Pelham! Public welcome!
Spring has sprung! All proceeds benefit
veterans programs. Doors open at 5:30
p.m. Admission: $8 per adult; $5 per child under
12. Turkey dinner & all the fixins coffee, tea,
desserts, and more! 50/50 Raffle! Door Prize!
Contact Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 or
visit our website at www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.
Sponsored by John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post
10722 VFW and Auxiliary.

Mondays, April 11 thru June 6

Have you ever wondered how the
th
Windham Police Department really
works? Do you want to ride with a
Windham Police Officer during a shift?
If so, apply today to participate in the second
annual Windham Citizen Police Academy. This
exciting nine-week course will show you the
reality of police work. The class will meet for
nine consecutive Mondays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
starting April 11. Topics to be discussed: Criminal
and Motor Vehicle Law, Crime Scene Investigation,
DWI Law, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction,
Firearms and much more! For more information
or to obtain an application contact Sergeant Bryan
Smith at 434-5577 or bsmith@windhampd.com.

11

Thursday, April 14
Cochlear Implant & Hearing
Information Night. Do you or a loved
one suffer from hearing loss? Were you
told you would benefit from a Cochlear
Implant? Do you have questions about this
technology? Now you can get the answers you are
seeking! Mark it on your calendar and come to the
Cochlear Implant and Hearing Information Night at
5:30 p.m. at the Nesmith Library. Representatives
from all three manufacturers of cochlear implants
will give a short presentation on their products,
be available to answer your questions, and have
reading materials for you to take home. They
will have examples of the devices they provide,
including compatible hearing aids. During this
event a cochlear implant recipient will be available

4th

to answer your questions. For more information or

to RSVP call Nesmith Library at 432-7154.
Saturday, April 16
Intro to Guitar Workshop - an
interactive family program with Daniel
Saunders of Lets Play Music! Daniel
returns to the Nesmith Library at 10 a.m.
for a rockin morning of guitar instruction. Families
are encouraged to participate together. Bring your
own guitar, or jam with Daniels guitars. Its sure
to be a good time! For ages 8 and up. Registration
preferred.

6th

Third Annual Toshocon: A Fandom Convention

for Teens! Pelham Public Library will play host
to an anime and fandom convention planned by
the librarys Anime Club on! Toshocon will take
place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price of admission
is minimum one canned good per attendee to
benefit the local food bank. This event will include
contests, prizes, raffles, panels, games, art vendors,
food, movie showings, and a cosplay Masquerade.
The Pelham Library Teen Anime Club proudly
invites teen anime and manga enthusiasts to join us
for the third annual Toshocon. Other libraries and
school districts welcome!
Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17
St. Patricks Penny Sale will be held in the Parish
Center at St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., Pelham,
on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit our Blarney Stone Caf for
mouthwatering food throughout the weekend.
Drawing Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. (need not be present
to win).
Saturday, April 23
Mark your calendars! When spring
cleaning, the items you dont want are
treasurers to someone else so, bring to
the Womans Service Club of Windham
annual Yard Sale to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. upstairs In Windham Town Hall. Donations
accepted Friday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No clothing, no combustibles, and no electronics.
This annual event to benefit the Scholarship Fund.

3rd

Wednesday, April 27
Craft Club - Pop-up cards! Make your
own decorative pop-up cards using easy
techniques. Cards can be decorated for any
occasion or holiday. Stop by the Nesmith
library to see examples. Children may attend with
an adult. All supplies provided. Event is from 6 to
7:30 p.m. and is free; registration is required.

7th

Saturday, May 7
An exciting and epic event is coming to
Windham High School - WHS Helicopter
Golf Ball Drop! The Windham Boosters
together with WHS Student Athlete
Leadership Team will be hosting this extraordinary
community event. After the WHS SALT fun run
which starts at 9 a.m. watch a helicopter pass over
WHS fields and drop the golf balls with our own
Jynx on board! Each numbered Golf Ball is $20
and only 1,500 will be sold. To purchase your
golf ball or register for the Color Run, visit www.
windhamjaguars.org. Cash prizes of $1,000 closest
to the pin, $500 to second closest, and $250 to the
farthest one away! You dont need to be a golfer to
get this hole-in-one!

7th

Its
Childs
Play!

submitted by Jen Belsky

Its been said that medicine heals the body and
music heals the soul. Five high school students from
Windham and Dracut can attest.
A couple of Sunday afternoons a month they
perform jazz music at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.
Parker Belsky, a junior at Windham High School,
formed the ensemble Jazz Remedy in the summer
of 2015. I wanted to use my passion for music in
some way to help people. When I heard about St.
Josephs Volunteer Program, I thought it would be
the perfect way to help lift the spirits of at least one
patient, healthcare worker, or visitor to the hospital
using music. In no time, Parker, who plays trumpet
and flugelhorn, recruited friends from Windham
High School to be in his band, including senior and
All State trumpet player Conor Leland, sophomores
Lyle Rea on drums, and brother Royce Belsky on

keyboard, and junior Trish Wojtas, from Dracut High

School, on bass guitar.
St. Josephs volunteer program has been serving
the Greater Nashua Community for many years,
and currently has over 200 active volunteers. Men
and women from all walks of life and of all ages
volunteer there, including some four-legged friends.
Their mission is to provide compassionate care that
contributes to the physical, emotional and spiritual
well being of all in their community. Michele Canto,
manager of Volunteer Services, says that, Jazz
Remedy allows people to forget for a moment that
they are in the hospital as the soothing jazz creates a
peaceful environment.
From left are Parker Belsky, Lyle Rea, Trish Wojtas,
Royce Belsky and Conor Leland.

Courtesy photo

At St. Joseph Hospital,

the Prescription is Jazz Remedy

Its a Fun
and Easy Way

6 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

The Magic of Mary Poppins Comes Alive at WHS

Lucy Williams
(Michael Banks),
Mary Fennessey
(Jane Banks),
and Mandi
Miller (Mary
Poppins) on
stage. The two
Banks children
look a bit guilty.

Staff photos by Kaylee Murphy

Mandi Miller and

Sam Cohen, as
Mary Poppins and
Bert, are sitting on
the roof with the
two Banks kids.

Mary Poppins, played by Mandi Miller, soars over the stage

with her magic bag and umbrella.

by Kaylee Murphy
All of the students in the Windham High
School production of Mary Poppins really
wowed the audience with their stellar
performances. Their British accents were
spot on as well as their impressive singing.
Its been so cool to play such a magical
part. The character becomes a part of you
in a way, said Mandi Miller, a junior at
Windham High, who played the lead role
of Mary Poppins. She has performed in six
plays at Windham High.
Its such an iconic role. Its been really
exciting to play and discover to have it (be)
my own while incorporating (the) Dick
Van Dyke persona, said Sam Cohen, a
sophomore who played the part of Burt. Both
Mandi and Sam tackled the aerial stunt where
they each had to soar over the stage. Mandi
did it twice and Sam did it once. All of the
performers who participated in the tap dance
portion of the play nailed every move and
were on the beat.
Bert (Sam Cohen) sweeps and has a heart-to-heart
talk with George (Ram Sheth).

Rent-A-Gardener

Easter is on the Horizon

R-A-GThymeGardening

Got Weeds?

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Need help with your garden?

Want a vegetable garden this year?
Hate weeding and dead-heading?
Garden gone wild and need to be tamed?
Been injured, laid up, or just cant do it anymore?
Need help planting your annuals or
splitting perennials?
Having a party and want to spruce up the yard?

It's thyme to call

R-A-G Thyme!!!

e-mail: rentagardener@gmail.com
Single visits - weekly maintenance
Reasonable rates - Referral discounts
rentagardener@gmail.com

603-521-7172603-521-2504(cell)
www.ragthymegardening.com

April and Taylor Miles and Madeleine Christensen take a second to pose for a picture as they work on a
craft at the Windham Presbyterian Church.

Promo:
HLN4

Happy Easter
from all of us at
I sure
could use
more
business...

Must
mention
coupon

I sure could
use more
business...

Limit 1 per
household

Ends 3/31/16

Advertise with
us today!
175 Lowell Rd (Rt 3A) Hudson, NH

Advertise
with
603-886-5200
us today!

www.countrybrookfarms.com

Call 880-1516 or visit

Call 880-1516 or visit

areanewsgroup.com

Working on an Easter card

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 7

Replica of Historic Windham Tower Proposed

Senibaldi Gets
Sworn in

Staff photo by Barbara OBrien

by Barbara OBrien
Former Windham Selectman Al Letizio, Jr., proprietor of Letizio
Marketing and Sales at 55 Enterprise Dr. in Windham has received
conditional approval to begin construction in the right-of-way in front of his
business.
The conditional approval is based on the Town of Windham eventually
accepting Enterprise Drive (formerly Indian Rock Road) as a town-owned
roadway. Currently, the road
is still owned by the State of
New Hampshire, due to the
Route 93/111 road construction
project. Letizio said that the
New Hampshire Department of
Transportation is not willing to
give permission to use the rightof-way, as the town might own
the road in the future.
Letizios proposal
includes improvements and
enhancements to the area,
including upgraded parking
and landscaping; with 100
percent porous materials, stone
archways and footpath, and an
exact replica of a historic stone
tower that was built by Edward
Searles more than 100 years
ago. The proposed tower would
stand 43 feet tall and include 35
square feet of occupiable space.
It would be constructed out of
stone and mortar. It looks like
it belongs here and will reduce
our carbon footprint, Letizio
said.
The tower would not be
open to the public. It would
be locked and motion detectors
and security cameras would
be installed. Inside would be
a single spiral staircase; built
counter-clockwise. Letizio said
the counter-clockwise construction dates back to medieval times when
knights, mostly right-handed, might have had to draw their swords while
running up the stairs. Selectman Ross McLeod, a renowned trivia buff, was
the only person at the meeting who knew why medieval spiral staircases
were built in this manner.
Letizio, whose term as selectman ended on March 7 and who chose not
to run for a second three-year term, said he and his wife, Patti, intend to
donate the tower to the town when it is completed, but that they would

Dennis Senibaldi is sworn in for his second term as a member of

the Windham School Board by school district clerk
Marianne Horaj.

Whos on First?
Selectmen Choose
Chairman and Vice Chairman
by Barbara OBrien
Its common practice in town government to select
a new chairman and vice chairman at the first meeting
following Election Day, which was March 8 this year.
And, thats what Windhams Board of Selectmen did
the evening of March 21, but it seemed more like
Whos on First, the renowned baseball comedy
routine performed by Abbott and Costello in 1953.
First, Selectman Ross McLeod nominated Selectman
Joel Desilets as chairman. Desilets had been vice
chairman this past year. Then Selectman Roger
Hohenberger nominated Selectman Bruce Breton as
chairman. Breton didnt want the job, however, and
nominated McLeod as chairman. Former selectman Al
Letizio, Jr., who had been chairman last year, chose not
to seek re-election to a second term.
After more discussion, McLeod said he would
prefer to be vice chairman and not chairman. Then
Desilets said he would like to be chairman. Selectman
Roger Hohenberger, who wanted nothing to do
with becoming chairman, did have one stipulation,
however. He wanted whichever other selectman
was selected as chairman not to serve as a liaison
to the Windham Planning Board. Hohenberger said
he thought being selectmens chairman and on the
planning board, too, was just too much work for one
person.
Following additional conversation, Hohenberger
nominated Desilets as chairman and McLeod as vice
chairman. The nominations were approved by a vote
of 3 to 0 to 2. Breton, Hohenberger and newly elected
selectman Jennifer Simmons voted in favor of Desilets
becoming chairman and McLeod becoming vice
chairman. Desilets and McLeod abstained from voting
at all.
Desilets did agree, although it seemed somewhat
reluctantly, to resign from his seat on the planning
board. He will serve as selectmens liaison to the
planning board, for one final time, during the planning
boards next meeting.

continue to be responsible for its maintenance.

Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he thought Letizios idea was a
great proposal, but was concerned that the road hadnt been accepted by
the town; something Hohenberger has consistently said he is dead-set
against happening. Hohenberger said he would be willing to go to court
to keep Enterprise Road from becoming town-owned, and, therefore, the
towns responsibility to maintain. Hohenberger said he feels giving Letizio
permission to use the right-ofway would be sending the wrong
message to the state DOT. The
State caused this road to exist,
Hohenberger said. Its not
helping the Town of Windham. Its
using the Town of Windham.
Selectman McLeod said he feels
Windham has gotten multiple
benefits from the recent road
construction in this area and
would support Letizio being given
conditional approval. I applaud
Als efforts. This proposal would
fit nicely in that area, McLeod
commented.
It was also noted that the
Windham fire and police chiefs
are in support of Letizios
proposal, as well as members
of the Historical Commission.
The proposal adds to the towns
legacy, said Peter Griffin,
Historical Commission member
and town moderator. The owner
of the nearby Castleton Center
also said he was in favor of the
proposed construction. This
would be an enhancement to
the area and to the town as
a whole, he said. The area
of Enterprise Drive that is
earmarked for the construction
is an approximate 3/4 of a mile
stretch.
After further discussion, selectmen voted 3 to 1 to grant conditional
approval of the proposal, based on the towns acceptance of the road from
the State. Voting in favor of granting conditional approval were Selectmen
Ross McLeod, Bruce Breton and Joel Desilets. The only vote in opposition
was from Selectman Roger Hohenberger. Letizio recused himself from the
board during the discussion, which took place during his final meeting as a
selectman.

Vacancy for Trustee of the Trust Funds Left Off Ballot

by Barbara OBrien
Nobody filed for the open position of Trustee of the Trust Funds in Windham
this past January, but the vacancy still should have been listed on the official
ballot handed out to voters on Election Day. It was not.
During the first board of selectmens meeting after the March 8 election,
Town Administrator David Sullivan reported that the three-year term of Trustee
of the Trust Funds had erroneously and unfortunately been left off the town
ballot. Since the job wasnt listed on the ballot, there wasnt even any way that
a voter could list a write-in candidate.
Sullivan said he was informed of the oversight on Feb. 29, a little more than
a week before the election. Town Clerk Nicole Bottai had realized the mistake
when she perused the printed ballots. Sullivan said he immediately contacted
Town Counsel Bernie Campbell to seek advice on what could be done to
remedy the situation. He was told nothing could be done about the situation.
It was just too late and many absentee ballots had already been distributed;
some of which has already come back to town hall.
Sullivan was advised that selectmen could solicit interested candidates for
the position, and then select one from those who expressed interest in being a
Trustee of the Trust Funds. Campbell said he had attempted to contact the New
Hampshire Secretary of States Office, but had not received a response in time.
It simply cant be fixed, Campbell said.
Hypothetically, what if it was a school board race that was left off the
ballot? Selectmens Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod wanted to know. It would
result in the same situation as this, Campbell told

952-4848
Town of Pelham

McLeod. The school board would have no choice but to appoint someone to
fill any vacancy until the next regular election. Theres just not a feasible way
to create a supplementary ballot, Campbell said, adding that such situations
are not all that unique. A similar mistake happened in Londonderry during a
recent election, he said.
Bottai also spoke about the circumstances surrounding the mistake. I take
full responsibility for the error, she said, detailing all the times the sample ballot
had been checked, prior to it being sent to the printer. I apologize, Bottai
said, I can assure you this wont ever happen again. Bottai said it was no
excuse, but explained that the town clerks office had been slammed during
this period; what with the Presidential Primary Election and the Town Election
coming one after the other. I reported the problem as soon as I found out, she
added.
Selectman Bruce Breton said his issue with the error was a lack of
communication between the board of selectmen and other town officials who
were involved in the fiasco. The public should have been notified before the
election even took place, Breton said. Town Moderator Peter Griffin assured
selectmen that town officials would work closely together to improve the
process in the future. On a unanimous vote of 5 to 0, selectmen approved a
motion to solicit names for the open seat of Trustee of the Trust Funds and to
discuss the issue further at their next meeting on Monday, April 18. Anyone
interested in serving in this capacity should contact one of the selectmen or
Town Administrator David Sullivan at 432-7732.

46 Lowell Rd, Windham 1533 Lakeview Ave, Dracut 978-957-7170

Building
Permits Issued
March 7-14
James Petersen Built
Homes, 38 Sagewood
drive, 38/1-118-AJ,
foundation
Joshua Matte & Bradley
Loeb, 116 Westfall Road,
33/1-160-24, second floor
is sagging above kitchen,
floor also has open space
nest to it; add 8 inches of
wall to support floor above
and put in new framing
on second floor; new floor
will add approximately 88
feet to second story.
DHB Homes LLC, 19
Ladyslipper Avenue,
16/12-105-13, 2,869
single family home,
two car garage under,
12 x 12 deck in rear, 4
bedroom, 2.5 baths, attic
and basement will be
unfinished.
DHB Homes LLC, 5
Stagecoach Circle, 16/12105-5, 2,869 square
foot single family home,
3 car garage under, 12
x 12 uncovered deck,
4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,
basement and attic will be
unfinished.
Charles Gale, 15 Valley
Hill Road, 7/4-139-1, 24
x 24 two car garage with
breezeway.
Town of Pelham, 27
Muldoon Parkway, 14/485, 12 foot by 12 foot
shed with press box
above.
Nash Properties Inc., 31
Pulpit Rock Road, 41/6161, install flue duct for
cover.
Skyview Estates LLC, 10
Majestic Avenue, 32/1148-6, foundation.
Cole Circle LLC, Savannah
Drive, 28-2-7-1-4,

LAWS & DEMERS

making
beautiful
smiles
everyday

PLLC

LANDLORD / TENANT

www.pelletiersmiles.com
952-4848 46 Lowell Rd, Windham 1533 Lakeview Ave, Dracut 978-957-7170
25 Indian Rock Rd. #15 (rte 111), Windham, 1 mile off exit 3 rte 93

LAWS & DEMERS

Sushi

LANDLORD / TENANT
965-4390
Enjoy Kumo with Take Out, Dining, Gift Certificates
or Catering at Kumo Sushi!
Party Catering. Party Trays Made to Order.

15%

OFF

Take out or Dining

EXP. 4/30/16

Sushi / Hibachi

With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

View our menu:

www.kumowindham.com

Closed Mondays, Tues -Thurs 11am-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-9:30pm

PLLC

8 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

Indian Rock - continued from front page

Indian Rock also appears on the
official Windham Town Seal, which was
first depicted on the annual town report in
1956.
This past fall, Saffie and former selectman
Al Letizio, Jr. made the short hike off
Enterprise Drive; a road formerly known as
Indian Rock Road, until it was changed last
year due to the Route 111 construction, to
check out this piece of history in person.
All in all, its very special, Letizio said,
noting that it likely served as a gathering
place for Native Americans long before the
idea of Windham was ever conceived.
Letizio also brought up the subject of
Indian Rock during his final selectmens
meeting on March 7, explaining to his

Advertise in

YOUR

Community
Newspaper
Area News Group

Call Sales at 880-1516

Advertise in

YOUR

Community
Newspaper
Area News Group

Call Sales at 880-1516

fellow board
members
that there is
a group of
Windham
residents
interested
in helping
to preserve
this historic
location.
According
to Letizio,
Eagle Scout
candidate
Christopher
Redard,
age 14, is
looking into
Former selectman Al Letizio, Jr., right, and local historian Derek Sae visit the site of
a community
Windhams historic Indian Rock in anticipation of launching preservation eorts.
service
project
land. Selectman Joel Desilets, who earned
intended
his Eagle Scout status as a teenager, has
to call attention to and preserving Indian
also expressed interest in working on the
Rock, including the clearing of brush,
preservation project.
the posting of signs and the placement of
For more information on Indian Rock
a granite bench for hikers to rest. Letizio
check out the video Rediscovering Indian
said, if approved, the project would take
Rock on Facebook under former selectman
Christopher about four to 12 months to
Al Letizios page. Additional information
complete. A request has also been made at
can also be found on Derek Saffies website
the State level to subdivide the location of
windhamnhhistory.com.
Indian Rock from the rest of the adjacent

Rendering of Windhams Town Seal, showing

Indian Rock on the right side.

TARBOX
ROOFING

commercial residential

School Board Attempts - continued from front page

Wayne Tarbox
10 Lowell Rd
Windham, NH 03087
603-289-1409
www.tarboxroofing.com
wtroofs@comcast.net

a second term. There had been significant

contention during campaigning, especially
regarding the two candidates for school board;
ranging from allegations of voter checklist
tampering and the theft of campaign signs.
The first order of business the evening of
March 15 was the election of chairman and
vice chairman for the ensuing year. Last year,
this event sparked extensive debate when newly
elected school board member Tom Murray was
selected by a split (3 to 2) vote as vice chairman
and Ken Eyring, in the very beginning of his
second year on the school board, was dubbed as
chairman by a vote of 3 to 2. This year, however,
it appears that the school board might have come
to a consensus prior to the March 15 meeting,
resulting in two non-contentious unanimous (5 to
0) votes for Daniel Popovici-Muller as chairman
and Rob Breton as vice chairman. PopoviciMuller is now in the second year of his three-year
term and Breton his final year of a three-year term.
Following the choice of chairman and vice
chairman, Murray expressed appreciation to
Eyring for the innovative out-of-the-box ideas
and strong leadership he offered, while serving as
chairman for the past year. Murray also thanked
State Representative David Bates for his efforts at
the state level, particularly in attempting to secure
additional adequate aid for education money.
Breton expressed gratitude to the voters of
Windham for showing up at the polls in record

One Community....

Four Levels of Care

Rehabilitation

Private suites
State-of-the-art rehab gym

203 Lowell Road, Hudson NH 03051

603-882-5261

www.fairviewhealthcare.com
Memory Care Assisted
Living

Specialized programs
Open concept, feeling of home

Traditional Assisted Living

24 private suites
Worry-free living

numbers. Im excited about how close we came

to getting the school project approved, Breton
said, referring to the 57 percent voter support; 60
percent was required.
Senibaldi agreed that the vote on the
construction project was very close. We need
to jump right back in and keep going, he said.
We have a whole year to promote the concept,
again, Senibaldi noted. He also thanked the
voters who re-elected him. I look forward to
another three years, he commented.
Eyring thanked everyone who came out to
vote earlier this month. It speaks volumes about
the importance of the issues at hand, he said.
Now, we need to get back to the drawing board
... but not back to square one, Eyring said of
the construction proposal. It just needs some
refinements.
Popovici-Muller said he was also very grateful
for the immense voter support of the construction
project. Were very close to the finishing line,
he said. Popovici-Muller also expressed gratitude
for those who supported the two-year teacher
contract, which passed by a large majority.
There were compromises on both sides of the
negotiating team this time around, he commented.
Im really looking forward to seeing what this
board can do, if we work as a team, he added.
I look forward to a year of getting a lot of work
done; as a team, and with respect.

Long Term Care

Compassionate & dedicated staff

Safe & caring environment

School board members had gone into nonpublic session on March 1, at which time they
decided to delay the decision on whether or
not to divulge the vote for another two weeks.
On March 15, the subject was not raised until
former School Board Chairman Barbara Coish
went to the podium and asked what they were
going to do about revealing the vote to hire
current Marlborough, Mass., superintendent
Richard Langlois. Its supposed to be first on
tonights agenda, Coish said. Instead, its
buried halfway through the meeting. The final
decision had come down to choosing either
Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy or Langlois,
who is in the midst of a three-year contract with
Marlborough.
Windham resident and attorney Andrea
Alexander chastised the school board for not
being more forthcoming with the information,
citing New Hampshires Right-to-Know Law (RSA
91-A). You can seal the minutes from a nonpublic meeting, Alexander noted, but not the vote.
Alexander also commented that there are only

Fairview offers a continuum

of care that is unlike any other
community in the area.

Laurel Place

AssistedLiving

Fairview Healthcare 603-882-5261

203 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH

www.fairviewhealthcare.com
SALEM, NH 236 N. Broadway, Rte. 28 603-894-6328

Family Pack

BONELESS SKINLESS

Antibiotic Free - Uncured

$1.79/lb.

$3.99/lb.

CHICKEN BREAST
SAVE 80

Boneless - Plain

LEG of LAMB

$5.69/lb.

SPIRAL HAMS

Wow!

Bone In

PORK
CROWN ROASTS

$3.49/lb.

See ALL our specials at: www.shopmckinnons.com

Sale Dates: Friday, March 25, 2016- Thursday, March 31, 2016

Skinless

HADDOCK FILLETS

$5.99/lb.
SAVE $2 per lb

Skinless

STUFFED CLAMS

2/$6

4 oz.

SAVE $1.58
Closed Trimmed

Golden

USDA Choice

STEWING BEEF

$3.99/lb.

BROCCOLI CROWNS

SAVE $2.98

SAVE 70per lb

$2.99each

Tostitos

Hood

Pillsbury

99/lb.

TORTILLA CHIPS

2/$6

SAVE $2.58

9-13 oz.

SOUR CREAM

4/$5

SAVE $2.96

IDAHO POTATOES

2/$5
SAVE 98

$5.44/lb.

USDA - Filet Mignon

BEEF TENDERLOIN
ROAST or STEAK

$9.99/lb.
SAVE $3 per lb

Meaty - Lean

BABY BACK RIBS

$2.99/lb.

CUSTARD or COCONUT
CUSTARD PIES

$3.99

Kendall Jackson

CHARDONNAY

PIE CRUST
16 oz.

BONELESS
HOLIDAY ROASTS

Fresh Baked

5 lb. Bag

PINEAPPLES

2/$5

USDA Select

14.1 0z.

$9.99
SAVE $4

750 ml

We reserve the right to limit quantities. EBT, MC, VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER accepted. Not responsible for typographical errors.

Fairview Healthcare is an established member

of the healthcare community since 1951.

New Superintendent - continued from front page

three reasons that this information from a nonpublic meeting can be sealed: threats of terrorism,
revelation would render any decision ineffective,
or to protect the reputation of an employee.
Popovici-Muller, who is now the school board
chairman, said it had been the school district
attorneys opinion that a decision to keep the vote
secret could be justified in order to avoid any
potential liability.
Alexander also took exception with the school
boards decision to hire Langlois, rather than
McCoy. I credit Tina with the large turnout on
Election Day; and with almost single-handedly
nearly getting this town to approve the school
construction (warrant article). McCoy had
engaged in extensive public interaction prior to
the election, as well as spending hours at the polls
explaining to voters the details of the $38,950,000
bond issue for renovations to Golden Brook and
Windham Middle School. Although the bond
issue failed to receive the required 60 percent
majority, it came excruciatingly close (57%).
Resident Cynthia Finn said she hopes the same, or
a very similar proposal, will be back on the ballot
again next year.
Resident Louise Bates didnt think the
public needed to know how the vote on a new
superintendent had gone. Why do we need to
know? she asked. What good can come out of
knowing?
I dont understand the reluctance of releasing
the vote on the new superintendent, resident
Jonathan Sycamore told the school board.
You should stand up and own it. Sycamore
also disputed the boards choice of Langlois.
You missed an excellent opportunity for
continuity, Sycamore said. You hired a retired
superintendent who wants to spend more time
with his family, instead of a young and upcoming
candidate (McCoy), he added.
Following Coishs question and the subsequent
public comment, school board members did
finally move forward unanimously (5 to 0) with
deciding to make the vote on hiring Langlois
public. As it turns out, many who had made
assumptions about how the vote for Langlois
had gone were correct. It was, indeed, a 3 to 2
decision. Voting to hire Langlois for a three-year
period were Ken Eyring, who had been chairman
at the time, Tom Murray, who had been vicechairman at the time, and school board member
Daniel Popovici-Muller. Voting in opposition to
hiring Langlois, presumably because they were
in support of Dr. McCoy, were school board
members Dennis Senibaldi and Rob Breton.
Langlois is expected to start the job in Windham
on July 1. McCoy will continue as interim
superintendent until June 30. Dr. McCoy, a
Windham resident, has spoken with Langlois and
offered to assist in the transition.

March 25, 2016 - 9

Hampstead Academy
Educates the Whole Child
The vision of Hampstead Academy is to prepare a diverse
and talented population of young people to participate
confidently and responsibly in an increasingly complex
society, by providing a rigorous educational experience
where thinking is valued, positive attitude is appreciated, and
upstanding character is promoted.
We seek to develop students who demonstrate selfconfidence, enthusiasm for learning, a sense of purpose, and
a commitment to service for others, in an environment that
is sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual, as well as to
the requirements of the world community to which they are
becoming contributing citizens.
Hampstead Academy endeavors to nurture each students
unique strengths - intellectually, socially, physically, and
creatively within the framework of a familial atmosphere
of civility, competence, and caring. It strives to develop
students capable of uniting academic excellence with
cooperation, social awareness with responsibility, physical

prowess with respect, creativity with dignity.

While valuing traditions of the past, the school welcomes
and implements meaningful change with a curriculum that
balances established methods with innovative and forwardthinking programs. Course content and methodology
build upon individual uniqueness in learning style, family
background, life experiences, and personal intelligences.
A confluence of individualized programming and group
learning results in the development of the whole child.
Cooperative projects, parent involvement, and community
service afford opportunities for students to share their
learning experiences via the development of an outerdirected sensitivity to other peoples and cultures.
Lyn Kutzelman
603-362-5814
www.hampsteadacademy.org

Customers Rave!
Why? Because our Blue Seal All Natural
SAFE N SIMPLE lawn care program produces
remarkable results. Both the lawn food and
the weed preventer are made from animal feed
ingredients making them very safe for your kids,

your pets and your environment. These products

feed the entire ecosystem, not just the grass. The
results are a more balanced growth that stays
greener longer and is better able to both resist
disease and tolerate drought.

Specialty Kitchens, Inc.

The Kitchen and
Bath Remodel Experts!
Specialty Kitchens is celebrating their 30 Year
anniversary and
wants to thank all
of their customers
for their continued
success.
Come see why
your neighbors
have consistently
chosen Specialty
Kitchens for their
remodel projects.
Specialty Kitchens is a familyoperated business
celebrating 30
years making
friends with customers and making
customers happy.
They have built solid relationships with leading
manufacturers to insure you receive the best in
craftsmanship, innovative design and top-notch
materials, and superior value at any price level.
They offer a complete product line, including
cabinets, countertops, hardware, ceramic tile and
hardwood flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures,
windows and doors.
But the best materials and designs mean nothing without the people to support your remodeling
project. With their total team approach, Specialty
Kitchens leads the way in stellar customer service.
At Specialty Kitchens, a recurring philosophy runs
through every employee and every project, recognizing that your remodeling project is special
and unique. There are no cookie-cutter solutions,
no one-size fits all designs. From start to finish,
your preferences, and their expertise, create the
perfect custom kitchen, bath or office to fit your
needs and lifestyle. This commitment to proactive
communication and individual attention has made

Specialty Kitchens the areas leader in kitchen,

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

10 - March 25, 2016

Early Start Learning Academy

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

reading skills, while strengthening their weakness.

This combines a strong literature program that
includes a rich mixture of written and oral
language with organized, direct instruction to
meet the needs of each individual child.
During the summer months, a very fun and
exciting summer camp program is offered for
children 18 months to 6 years of age. This
program offers summertime flexibility. Parents
pick which session they are interested in for their
child. Come to one! Come to all! This years
themes are: Dino Digs (June 20-July 1), Down
by the Pond (July 11-July 22), Space Quest (July
25-Aug. 5), Never-Never Land (Aug. 8-Aug. 19)
and Making Masterpieces (Aug. 22-Aug. 26).
Each session runs for two weeks at a time (except
Making Masterpieces - one week) ... come join in
the fun!
Early Start Learning Academy also offers a
Wrap-Around Kindergarten program which
will extend and enhance the public Kindergarten
program. The focus will be to support your
child in the areas of reading and math, as well
as social and emotional development. We can
accommodate Hudson residents with public
school buses.
The school offers a wide variety of sessions to
tailor fit your familys needs. There are half-day,
full-day and extended- day sessions which can
be two, three or five days per week. Early Start
Learning Academy is open Monday through Friday
from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit
their website: www.earlystartlearningacademy.
com, follow them on Facebook or call 880-3722
for your personal tour today.

Visit us online
www.ericksonfoundations.com
Settling foundations
Sinking slabs & patios
Radon mitigation systems
Bowing or cracked walls

Free Estimates
Hudson, NH
603-878-5552

Financing Available

Now Offering Kindergarten Wrap-Around

Program for New School Year!

Early Start Learning

Academy & Child Care

the Building Blocks to social,

emotional & academic achievement
Multisensory Literacy Program
New Hampshire Center Plus Licensing
Multiple large playgrounds
for appropriate gross motor skills
Music and movement Library
Now offering a convenient Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program that complements the Hudson Public Kindergartens curriculum. The program is designed to
extend and enhance your childs learning experience. We incorporate the building
blocks of social, emotional, and academic achievement. The program also offers
the flexibility of Before and After school care according to your familys needs!

NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

141 Kimball Hill Rd.

(Keyes Hill Rd.)
603 880-3722
Hudson, NH
www.earlystartlearningacademy.com

Erickson Foundation
Supportworks the Best Option
Erickson Foundation Supportworks is here to
help homeowners stabilize their foundations and
make their lives easier and worry-free! With over
37 years of experience in construction through
our parent home improvement company, we
understand high quality and competence in the
workplace. Our innovative techniques and skill
in a variety of materials and methods make us
your best option for residential or commercial
foundation repairs.
Our partnership with Foundation Supportworks,
Inc., a network leading the industry in engineering
and expertise, gives us access to even better
products and techniques. No matter what your
concern, you can be confident that our staff will
diagnose the problem and offer the best, most

cost-effective solution. Our friendly, certified

technicians will only make this process easier.
When we leave, you can be sure that your home
or business is rid of the problems that plagued it giving you the peace of mind you deserve.
Matt Erickson has been operating his business
out of Hudson, N.H., since 1979, and is a proud
member of both the New Hampshire Home
Builders Association as well as the Greater
Hudson Chamber of Commerce. Erickson
Foundation Supportworks is a local, family owned
and operated business, dedicated to the wellbeing
of our customers. If youre in need of foundation
repair work, give us a call at 878-5552, or visit us
online at www.ericksonfoundations.com.

Beaver Valley Farm Pet Foods & Garden Center

Celebrating 33 Years Catering to Pelhams Pet, Wild Bird, Gardening and Heating Needs and Much More
It all started 33 years ago when a local couple, Donn and Donna
Clark, already immersed in rescued pet dogs, cats horses, birds, fish
and rabbits came across this gem of a feed and grain store, located
somewhat set back along Beaver Brook and across the street from
St. Patrick Church. The owners were looking to sell their mom and
pop business to a family with like ideals; servicing the community
with the healthiest pet, livestock and gardening feeds and supplies.
The products and services offered at Beaver Valley Farm reflect the
familys own life and their never-ending goal to feed their animals
the healthiest, locally sourced foods available on the market.

Seasonally, they source locally grown hardy annuals, perennials,

flowering shrubs and the most beautiful collection of roses.
Familiar sights at the store are the Blue Seal and Poulin tractor
trailers, arriving direct from the manufacturer to feed local large
animal, small animal, and poultry. Back yard chickens are making
a huge come back in the area so the store is stocked with all the
necessities to keep those precious layers producing. Our customers
preferences are the feeds without antibiotics or with organic
formulas.
For our two-legged customers we offer fresh local honeys (Spring

603-635-2597

17 Main Street, Pelham, NH

Your Local Pet, Garden & Feed Store

Serious Pet & Bird Lovers

SHOP HERE!
Black Oil
Sunflower Seeds
$19.95

50 LBS

ry Coffee
Complimenta
rnings!
Saturday Mo

Corn Free, Non-GMO Pet Foods

FROMM Classic-Adult & Mature Adult
only $39.95 33LB

Double savings/FREE bags of pet foods

with BVF SCC and Fromm Frequent Buyer Cards

POULIN POULTRY FEED

NO ANTIBIOTICS
50lb $11.95
Organic Feeds for healthiest Eggs!

Watch for our Organic

Veggies and Herbs!
As always, pet foods are our specialty. We guarantee low prices,
Frequent Buyer Cards and a Savings Club Card for double the Savings.
Come in to discuss your pets specific
nutritional needs and to receive FREE samples

www.BeaverValleyFarms.com
www.arnne.org
Beaver Vally Farms is a proud supporter of Animal Rescue Network of NE

Store Hours: 8am-7pm, Mon-Fri , Sat 8am-5pm (Closed Sundays) Conveniently located across the street from St Patrick Church

Blossom, Wildflower, Cranberry, Red bamboo, Blueberry Blossom),

maple syrups and locally roasted organic, fair trade Certified Bird
Friendly coffees and Granite State Candy Shoppe Chocolates.
Fresh, sweet accompaniments include locally baked Streusels, pies,
Kouign Amann, double chocolate dipped devil dogs and twinkies.
Come on down on a Saturday morning for a free cup of coffee and
friendly conversation.
The pet foods offered at Beaver Valley Farm reflect all the newest
lines of USA Made foods on the market. The foods that they like to
endorse and feed their own pets are those manufactured by local,
small and family owned companies; Tuscan Natural , Annamaet,
Fromm, Grandma Lucys (Non-GMO). BVF also carries Orijen and
NOW because of their high quality ingredients that never contain
rendered meats. Knowledgeable staff will de-mystify all the choices
of foods available and help clients determine which pet food it
right for your dog or cat with allergies, dry skin, running eyes,
weight problem, GI upsets or those prone to ear infections. Free
samples are available to make sure the pet just loves the food choice
before committing to larger size bags. In this economy, a familys
budget is a major factor so we offer a wide variety of healthy, very
competitively priced foods, including NO CORN foods for under
$40 for 38 pound bags.
And then there are our year round wild bird enthusiast friends
... Beaver Valley is their favorite shop, offering the best price and
selection of bird feeders, suet at the best price and a wide selection
of sunflower seeds, chips, mixes, safflower 31 distinct blends!
Come spring, those birds and butterflies will enjoy the rainbow of
color that appears when the annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs
and roses arrive. Everything that you need to plant your vegetable
(organic focus) and flower gardens is at your fingertips, along with
friendly advice. Have you tried planting your potatoes in a potato
bag? And, yes, we are there to help you figure out what that little
pest is that you bring in a baggie or that leaf and stem that you are
trying to identify. We are stocked with both your conventional and
organic gardening needs and are ever ready to suggest bee-friendly
products.
Spring and summer make way to crimson autumn and the arrival
of mums, pumpkins and corn stalks. When autumn turns to winters
cold, Beaver Valley will be ready to keep you warm with, coal, wood
pellets and fire starters. Christmas Greens will decorate our store
and your home. Christmas Trees are available across the street at St.
Patrick Church. Your journeys will be safe, as will your pets, with
our varied stock or Ice Melt, Rock Salt and Paw Safe.
Pets have been so central to the Clarks life and service that they
started and continue to support Animal Rescue Network of New
England, Inc. (ARNNE). Since 2001, ARNNE, Inc. has supported
the Pelham Community and beyond in an effort to rescue, comfort,
provide veterinary services and adoption services to those without a
voice. Monthly Pet Adoption Day schedule and available pets can
be seen on www.arnne.org or the rescue can be contacted at (603)
233-4801 for those not on line.
Theres always something going on at Beaver Valley Farm, so Like
us on Facebook and visit our ever expanding website. Join us on a
Saturday morning for a delicious cup of locally roasted coffee. Our
site is www.beavervalleyfarm.com and phone number is (603) 6352597. We are here to serve you on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday is a day of rest!

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 11

Flags Retired with Honor and Presented

to Town of Windham
by Barbara OBrien
children have done to honor their community, Al Letizio, Jr. said.
During his final meeting as a member of the Windham Board
Adam and Samantha grew up in Windham, where they
of Selectmen, Chairman Al
attended elementary and middle
Staff photo by Barbara OBrien
Letizio, Jr., presented two
school. They both graduated
flags that had previously
from Salem High School
graced the meeting
with high honors and both
room in the Community
participated in the Salem Air
Development Building for
Force Junior Reserve Officer
decades. Although the flags;
Training Corps, where they
one the star-spangled flag of
both reached the top position
the United States of America;
of cadet commander in their
the other the official New
respective senior years. Adam
Hampshire state flag, had
and Samantha were both
been replaced by newer
active in sports and community
versions in April of 2013,
activities, organizing an
their adventures had not
annual event that raised
ended.
thousands of dollars in support
After Al Letizio removed
of the Windham Christmas
the two old flags from the
Associations yearly food
meeting room, they were
drive. Both are avid musicians,
both cleaned and restored,
athletes and marathon runners.
then went their separate
Adam was involved in the
ways. The U.S. flag was
Boy Scouts from an early age
hand-carried by United
and attained the highest rank
Former Selectman Al Letizio, Jr. presents the two flags that were ceremoniously retired after of Eagle, while a member of
States Navy Lieutenant
being displayed for decades in Windhams meeting hall. Both flags received full military
Samantha Letizio, daughter
Windham Boy Scout Troop 266.
honors thanks to Adam and Samantha Letizio, both lieutenants in the U.S. Navy.
of Al Letizio, Jr. and a lifeAdam earned his
long Windham resident,
undergraduate degree with
on her mission to NATOs
high honors from Worcester
Special Operations Joint Task
Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts
Courtesy photo
Force in Kabul, Afghanistan, at
and completed military studies at
Camp Integrity, where it was
Holy Cross, also in Worcester, Mass.
ceremoniously retired with
He earned his MBA with distinction
honor on March 11, 2015,
from Indiana Universitys Kelley
over hostile territory. This
School of Business. After being
flag represents a dedication
commissioned as a U.S. naval officer,
to our country and steadfast
Adam earned his wings as a naval
devotion to duty, Al Letizio, Jr.
aviator, a lifelong ambition, and
said. Following the completion
served as a jet pilot for U.S. Strategic
of Samantha Letizios mission
Communications. He currently
to Afghanistan, the American
serves as an officer with the Defense
flag was brought back home to
Threat Reduction Agency, which
Windham.
is within the U.S. Department of
The dark blue New Hampshire
Defense, and is the official combat
state flag was also cleaned
support agency for countering
and restored by Al Letizio,
weapons of mass destruction. Adam
Jr., then handed over to his
married Katie Benhase, whom he
son Lieutenant Adam Letizio,
met when both attended Windham
who was stationed at the
Middle School. They have two sons
United States Navys Strategic
and currently live in the Washington,
Command Organization,
D.C., area.
based at Tinker Air Base in
Samantha, known as Sammi to
Oklahoma. The New Hampshire
her friends and family, earned her
flag was then flown aboard a
undergraduate degree at Simmons
U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury jet
College in Boston and went on to
aircraft, under the command of
earn her doctorate in physical therapy
Lieutenant Adam Letizio, from
from Simmons, as well. While at
the Naval Air Station in Patuxent
Simmons, she was an outstanding
River, Md., during a strategic
athlete, earning the title of NCAA
communications patrol flight in
All-American womens fast-pitch
Pictured are Lt. Samantha Letizio and Lt. Adam Letizio, daughter
defense of national security. En
softball player and serving as team
and son of former Selectman Al Letizio, Jr. and his wife, Patti Letizio
route, the aircraft also flew over
captain. She continues to serve as a
of Windham. The photo was taken at Camp Pendleton in California.
the center of Windham New
guest lecturer for doctoral candidates
Both Samantha and Adam are currently serving in the U.S. Navy and
Hampshire. Subsequently, the
in the physical therapy department
recently conducted retirement ceremonies for two flags that once hung in
flag was ceremoniously retired
at Simmons. Upon graduation,
the towns meeting room and are now displayed in the town museum.
with honor and brought back to
Samantha also elected to serve her
Windham by Adam Letizio.
country and attended officer training
Selectman Letizio presented
school in Newport, R.I., where she
the two flags to the Town of Windham on March 7. Each of them
earned the rank of lieutenant. She currently serves as a Navy
has been placed in a traditional, triangular wooden and glass flag
physical therapist at Camp Pendleton in southern California, but
case and will be displayed at the town museum, next to the old
will soon begin her next assignment at Quantico Marine Base in
town hall on North Lowell Road. I am very proud of what my
Washington, D.C.

Pythons Win - continued from front page

hea

ngs
savi

Maintaining Your

/
od ing
fo loth
t
c
ainmen
entert

shelter

taxe

Piece of the Pie

The Tax Return-AGI- A Very Important Number

W.F.Boutin EA - Total Tax Solutions LLC

The income on the tax return of which the majority is usually

wages, minus certain deductions determine the Adjusted Gross
Income (AGI). The AGI is an all important number because it is
the determining factor on whether a deduction or tax credit is
reduced or completely phased out for the taxpayer.
For instance Deductible contributions to Traditional IRA's, the
Student Loan Interest Deduction, the Tuition and Fees Deduction, Itemized Deductions and Personal Exemptions are all
reduced or in some cases phased out completely by the AGI
calculated on the return. The Child Tax Credit, Earned Income
Credit, Adoption Credit and Retirement Savings Credit are all
reduced or phased out by the AGI on the return. The Dependent
Care Credit, even though it is never completely phased out, is
reduced from 35% to 20% of expenses incurred based upon the
AGI.
Understanding this interaction on the income tax return, and
how certain transactions increases the income which can affect
multiple areas of the finished return is of great importance. Of
course further down the road, after standard/itemized deductions and personal exemptions, we arrive at the taxable income
on the return which jumps into higher tax brackets as this
income increases.
So one of the main goals for many taxpayers should be that if
they have to spend money for certain services, can these
expenses be paid with pre-tax money, therefore lowering the
income on the tax return?
Many employers offer a fringe benefit package with allows
taxpayers to set aside income on a pre-tax basis to pay for items
such as out of pocket expenses for medical bills and daycare
expenses. These type of benefits not only lower the wages for
Federal and State income taxes on the tax return but also lower
the wages subject to Social Security and Medicare Taxes.
Medical insurance purchased through an employer is also
pre-taxed for all four types of taxable wages. 401K contributions help to lower wages subject to federal and state taxes only,
however help the bottom line for AGI and taxable income.
Taxpayers who have high deductibles on their health insurance plans may qualify for a deduction by making contributions
to a Health Savings Account. These types of contributions are
made with after tax money however, the deduction is taken on
the income tax return lowering the AGI and taxable income on
the return. Contributions to a deductible IRA work in the same
manner.
An Example: John and Mary both work and have one child in
daycare. Their taxable income on their tax return is $10,000
into the 25% tax bracket. John has the ability through his
employer to set aside a maximum of $5000 for daycare
expenses on a pre-tax basis, but has never taken advantage of
this benefit because he gets a tax credit for the money spent on
his tax return. The credit through the tax return is limited to
$3000 worth of expenses for 1 child. John and Mary get a tax
credit of $600. Had they opted for the benefit through the
employer, they would lose the $600 credit but would have
saved $1250 in federal taxes (25% bracket), $250 in state
taxes(5%) and $382.50 (7.65%) in Medicare and SS taxes. That
is a savings of $1882.50 vs. $600. (Note: the maximum pre-tax
amount is $5000 per family not per child. Unlike trying to
claim the credit on the return where the expenses are limited to
$3000 per child for the credit, tax law allows the full $5000
against expenses as a fringe benefit even if only for 1 child.)
John and Mary's AGI on the return was $113,000. Unfortunately, the child tax credit starts to phase out at $110,000.
Therefore their Child Tax Credit was reduced by $150. Had
they contributed to the fringe benefit for child care expenses,
their AGI would have been $108,000 therefore they would have
gained an additional refund of $150.
Have a tax question? E-mail taxquery@totaltxsolutions.com
About Total Tax Solutions: W.F. Boutin EA registered Total Tax
Solutions in the State of NH as a LLC in the summer of 2006 after 10
years experience working for a major tax preparation company and
8 years of teaching basic level and advanced tax courses. The
company mission is to deliver an excellent customer service
experience year around, to offer knowledgeable advice so that
clients can make informed decisions regarding their financial future,
and to provide this service with integrity, confidence and professionalism

with a short jumper and a three-pointer to put Pelham back on top

role players from last year became key contributors to this
29-26. The Cougars continued to battle back, tying the game at
years championship run. In addition to Keith (Brown), Trevor
34 on an electrifying dunk by 6-foot-8-inch Zach Mattos that sent
(Gagnon), Cam (DeLoreto), Ryan (Nystrom), Joe (Pantaleo),
the Kearsarge fans into a frenzy. Pelham maintained their cool not
and, of course, Kyle (Frank) were all major contributors to
letting the Cougar crowd noise deter them from their focus. With the
this years team. The same will be true next year as we have
score tied at 36, Gagnon
multiple options to step in as starters.
nailed a three-pointer
Keith Brown was the tournaments MVP. Keith
to put Pelham ahead by
finished his career at Pelham setting a new school
three.
scoring record of 1,978 points. Brown embodied
After the game, Coach
sportsmanship on the court and was a positive onRegan said, Keith closed
court coach to his teammates and seemed to have
the game out, but Trevor
a knack for always knowing where his teammates
won the game for us
were on the court. Hell be attending Endicott
today. This was by far his
College playing for the Gulls next fall.
best game of the year. His
Pelham finished the season with a 21-1 record in
contribution of 11 points
NHIAA play and 23-2 overall.
was huge. This was the
Pythons too much for Hawks in semis
first time this season we
Prior to the championship game, the Pythons
had to work on floaters
faced the Hopkinton Hawks. At the onset this was a
during practice due to
competitive game, knotted at 10 midway through the
the Kearsarge size. The
first quarter. Things quickly unraveled for Hopkinton
practice paid off when
as they were outscored by Pelham 20-6 for the
Trevor knocked down that
remainder of the first half as Pelham won going
attempts by the Hawks. The Pythons converted just 14 of the 26
floater from the corner.
away, 57-42 to advance to the Division III finals.
attempts. Coach Regan commented about the free throw shooting
Gagnons experience as
Hopkinton started the game with a diamond-and-one
after the game, Playing at a loud, large venue like SNHU might
the Pelham quarterback
defense putting a dedicated defender on Keith Brown
not have as much
contributed to his
and doubling
of an effect during
coolness in a pressure
him when he
game play, but when
situation. He spoke after
got the ball.
theres a stoppage
the game, You always
Hawks Coach
in play for a free
dream of a chance like
Dave Chase
throw some players
we had tonight. The shots
thought putting
with less experience
were dropping for me
a quicker player
might have been
tonight, and Coach Regan
on Brown
intimated a bit. The
just encouraged me to
might slow
Colin Loring with a strong inside move in the state finals
more experienced
keep taking them.
him down.
players like Keith
Keith Brown made
It didnt.
and Kyle were less
both ends of a one-and-one with 22 seconds left in the game to put
Brown led all scorers
affected. Brown
Pelham up 41-36. The Python fans began celebrating, perhaps a
with 29 points. He also
and Frank were a
bit prematurely. A three-point shot by Keararges Joe Storozuk cut
dished out three assists
combined 7-for-9
the lead to 41-39. A quick foul by the Cougars put Pelham on the
when double covered
from the free throw
line for another one-and-one. The ensuing missed free throw gave
finding Cam DeLoreto
line.
Kearsarge the ball and a chance to win or tie the game with seven
and Colin Loring with
Cam DeLoreto
seconds left trailing by two points. Keith Brown, playing with four
pinpoint passes. Coach
and Ryan Nystrom
fouls, intercepted a Cougar pass and was immediately fouled. The
Regan talked about
scored nine and six
steal was reminiscent of Johnny Mosts call of Havlicek stole the
the Hopkinton defense
points respectively
ball. Apologies to those under 50 years old who have no idea what
after the game, Weve
for the Pythons.
that means. Brown made both free throws to secure a 43-39 victory
seen various defenses
Kyle Frank and
and the state championship for the Pythons. After the game Coach
employed to try to shut
Trevor Gagnon each
Regan talked about Brown, The way Keith played, especially once
down Keith (Brown). Hes
Senior Keith Brown directs trac against Hopkinton.
chipped in with four
he picked up his fourth foul, was simply amazing. Brown finished
a very smart player and
apiece. During the
with a game-high 22 points.
knows how to exploit
game DeLoreto set a NH high school record for most numbers worn
Coach Regan talked about the transition from last years
defenses when hes doubled.
in a game by sporting numbers 34, 23, 4, and 35 at various times
championship team to this years team, Every season is different.
Hopkintons aggressive style of play led to foul problems giving
throughout the game. Cam had to repeatedly change jerseys due to
We graduated four of the five starters from last years team. Our
Pelham 26 trips to the charity stripe as opposed to just 11 free throw
blood being on the shirts.

12 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

Thumbs Up?

Thumbs Down?

Comments expressed in this column are the sole views of those callers and do not reflect the views of the Pelham~Windham News or its advertisers. Town and school officials encourage
readers to seek out assistance directly to resolve any problems or issues. The Pelham~Windham News editorial staff holds the right to refuse any comment deemed inappropriate.

Thumbs up to Mitt Romney, 2012s GOP

candidate for the presidency. His March 3 speech
calling out this years execrable front-runner
Donald Trump for running his ugly, divisive and
racist campaign was long overdue. The lowbrow
electorates enamored by Trumps antics are the
type of people who loved the trash-TV ethic of
Geraldo Rivera and his ilk, and cant get through
their anger-filled heads that were electing a
president this year, and not some loud-mouthed
reality-television buffoon. New Hampshire
covered itself with shame in the primary by
overwhelmingly endorsing this hate-monger.
Lets all make sure that he is rejected just as
overwhelmingly in November.
Thumbs up to all the election workers and
volunteers in Windham and statewide throughout
New Hampshire. As news stories about states
botching their primaries and caucuses due to
volume overwhelming their preparations have
come in over the past few weeks, it is worth
noting how New Hampshires First in the Nation
primary went off without a hitch. Great work by
all involved.
Thumbs down to the superintendent of
Pelham School District. After students try to
get involved in their education, they were told
it doesnt involve them. The schedule change
proposed is aimed not to prepare students for
college and stops many students from achieving
at a higher level. Students should be listened to;
it is their education at stake. The Right-To-Know
Law provides that most e-mail communications,
to/from School District employees regarding
the School District business, are government

records available to the public upon request

resentment. Shame on you for voting for hate and
unless otherwise exempt under the Right-toenvy and theft (if you are a Democrat) and hate
Know Law. Therefore, this e-mail communication
and racism (if you are a Republican). Hopefully
may be subject to public disclosure. However,
the DNC and the RNC will let another state go
confidential information about students, staff, and
first next time.
parents may not be subject to disclosure. The
Thumbs down to the comment made about
confidentiality of information about students and
the 66 year old man who has never tried pot. I
personnel matters must be maintained by the
applaud him
individual or
greatly that he
entity to which
has lived 66
this e-mail is
of his
addressed.
Tune-up
your
furnace
or
boiler
NOW
OIL years
S
A
G
life
without
Any
and SAVE on next winters fuel bills
smoking weed.
unauthorized
WE WORK ON ALL TYPES OF HEATING EQUIPMENT!
Your part the
review, use,
reason this
disclosure, or
world has so
distribution of
SERVICE REPAIR INSTALLATION 24 HOURS/7 DAYS many drug
confidential
epidemics
information is
27+ years of experience - Fully Insured
because you
prohibited.
All Brands
High Efficiency Hot Water Boilers , Furnaces & Water Heaters Available choose to bash
Thumbs
603-635-2012 Senior Discounts 603-204-8581 those who
down to
overcome peer
Pelham High
pressure.
Schools new proposed schedule. This schedule
Thumbs down on the PES second trimester
causes students who have a rough patch to be
progress notes. Two pages, an envelope, a label
unable to catch up. Students can only double
and a month late getting it out? Seems like the
up on classes when other students want to as
same could have been accomplished with an
well. Every individual student should be given the
e-mail from the teacher.
chance to succeed!

$AVE MONEY ON FUEL & HEAT

Dave Chadwick Home Heating Services

Thumbs down to the NH Primary. The people

of NH showed that we do not deserve the honor
of having the first primary in nation by voting for
the two worst candidates. Both Democrats and
Republicans voted for single issue candidates
whose entire campaigns are based on hate and

Thumbs up, way up for two outstanding young

men from Pelham to be sworn into the Manchester
Police Department. Officers Michael Roscoe, Jr.
and Steve Irwin were chosen along with 13 other
men and women from over 300 applicants! Way
to go guys!

Thumbs down- to the owners of the Bernese

Mountain dogs in Pelham, letting their dogs freely
roam the neighborhood everyday using neighbors
lawns as their bathroom! How would you like
it if we used your lawn as our bathroom? Obey
the leash law! Or you will have a visit from the
dog control officer. Well bring your dogs poop to
you! Many angry neighbors!
Thumbs down to all those who say, Make My
Country Great Again. Bin Laden, dead. Sadaam
Hussein, dead. Oil and gases prices down, stocks
are up. Troops home from Afghanistan. Are you
kidding? Now what? Go live somewhere else
and do better. Shame on all of you.
Thumbs down to the Pelham Highway
Department. Here it is 11 oclock: the snow has
stopped falling and our road is still not plowed!
Funny how the state roads were clear at 8 oclock
this morning and the town roads had not been
touched. Made for a miserable ride to work!
Thumbs up to Barb Sher for being a wonderful
co-worker! You go girl!
Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs
up or down, are anonymous and not written by the
Pelham~Windham news sta. Thumbs comments can be
sent via telephone, 880-1516 or emailed to us at thumbs@
areanewsgroup.com. When submitting a Thumbs comment, please specify that you would like it printed in the
Pelham~Windham news. During the election campaign,
no comments will be allowed that are direct endorsements
or censure of candidates on the thumbs page. No names
are necessary. Please keep negative comments to the issue.
Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.

Helping Students Bloom

Building of Greenhouse at Windham High School Begins this Summer

by Barbara OBrien
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the tireless efforts of those
who comprise Windham Endowment for Community Advancement,
a greenhouse will finally become a reality at the six-and-a-halfyear-old Windham High School. A greenhouse had been planned
originally for the high school, but was deleted when budget
constraints became necessary.
Windham Endowment has been in existence for the past 10 years,
several years prior to the opening of the high school in September
of 2009. During that time, they have been responsible for providing
numerous donations to benefit the entire community. They have
been working on the greenhouse project for the past six years.
During its March 15 meeting, school board members were asked
to approve another donation from Windham Endowment; this time
up to $130,000 for the construction of a greenhouse at Windham
House School. There was no doubt as to the outcome of the request.
School board members accepted the donation unanimously by a
vote of 5 to 0. Voting in favor of the donation were Chairman Daniel
Popovici-Muller, Vice-Chairman Rob Breton and school board
members Dennis Senibaldi, Tom Murray and Ken Eyring.
This makes my heart soar, said Interim Superintendent Tina
McCoy. This will be a tremendous benefit to our students and the
curriculum. McCoy also thanked those who had contributed to
making the greenhouse happen. So many people put so much into
this project, over so many years, she said.
With your help, construction of the greenhouse at Windham
High School can begin this summer, Windham Endowment
spokesperson Diane Carpenter said, referring to the need for more
donations totaling an additional $10,000. A matching donation has
been made available that will, literally, double $10,000 in additional
donations to $20,000; thereby meeting the final goal of $125,000.
Through the generosity of Bruce and Gina Anderson, there is a
dollar-for-dollar match for every dollar raised, so we really are just
$10,000 away from reaching our goal, Carpenter said. No gift is
too small every dollar is matched 100 percent, she explained.
The Greenhouse Project fits very well with one of the
endowments goals, supporting education, Carpenter said ...
While it will be located at the high school, it will benefit students
throughout the district and will be available to the entire Windham
community through programs provided by the Windham Garden

Great Yards Start Here.

Call

898-2236

Screened Loam, Round Stone, Sand, Gravel, Bark Mulch

Pick up or Delivery

Club and continuing education opportunities supported by the

Windham School District, Carpenter noted.
As for its impact on the school district, Kori Alice Becht, director of
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for SAU 95 said, In todays
world, more than ever before, our responsibility as educators is to
help students apply knowledge to authentic learning and real world
problems, Learning is not a passive process; rather it requires
the active engagement of the whole student in order to achieve
this goal, Becht said. The addition of a living laboratory, with
the construction of a greenhouse, at Windham High School, will
allow all educators to create these experiences and opportunities for
students, Becht continued. Students in core science courses will
have the opportunity to learn about processes such as photosynthesis
and design their own experiments in a setting specially designed to
meet this need. It will facilitate the space and create an environment
to explore the interdisciplinary nature of our K-12 learning
community.
Once the greenhouse is constructed, it will allow students to learn
by doing, improving critical thinking skills by learning in a truly
hands-on and discovery-centered environment. With that in mind,
the plan is for the greenhouse to be integrated into the high school
curriculum in the following manner:

Biology (science course required of all graduates)

students will learn about botany and conduct experiments to
explore the intricacies of plant growth;

Botany a new class will be added to the curriculum,

where students can explore this branch of science at a deeper
and more hands-on level;

Cooking students will grow herbs, vegetables and other

edible plants for use in cooking classes;

Art students will use the actual plants as models for art
projects;

Business students will market and sell plants grown in the

greenhouse.
In addition to the current classes and clubs that will benefit
from the future greenhouse, the school district may also create
new courses and activities, such as a greenhouse club and/or a
hydroponics club, which would allow students to gain experience
that could support future employment opportunities. Our goal is to
begin construction at the end of this school year and to have the new

Ed Hurrell
Pelham, NH

Free Estimates
Fully Insured

facility open in the fall of 2016, Carpenter said.

The greenhouse structure, itself, carries a total cost of $99,863;
an amount that includes a 16-foot-by-36-foot shed style lean-to
with multi-wall polycarbonate panels, architectural and engineering
drawings, a heating system, weather station controls, energy/shade
curtain system, six stationary benches, on-bench watering system,
sprinkler system and installation. Site preparation, foundation and
masonry services add another $16,500. Utility hook-ups (water,
electricity and propane) will cost an additional $2,500. Materials
to get started (pots, tools, and soil) will be an extra $500. A
contingency fund of $6,000 has been established. The greenhouse
will be located adjacent to the existing science lab. A doorway will
be cut between the two sites for easy access. This portion of the
project is anticipated to cost about $3,000 and will be funded by the
school district.
The greenhouse will be purchased from Winandy Greenhouse
of Indiana. The site work will be done by Colonial Stoneworks of
North Chelmsford, Mass. In honor of Bruce Andersons parents, who
dedicated much of their lives to public education, the structure will
be named the Karl I. and Mildred M. Anderson Greenhouse. Bruce
Anderson is a former long-term school board member and has been
instrumental in raising money for this project.
Following their vote to accept the donation of up to $130,000,
school board member Dennis Senibaldi said he is highly
appreciative of Windham Endowment and everyone involved in
the greenhouse endeavor. School board member Ken Eyring also
acknowledged the enormous generosity involved in tackling such
an immense project. Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller said he is
grateful to all who contributed time and/or money to this worthy
undertaking.
All gifts to the Windham Endowment for the Greenhouse
Project are tax-deductible and can be made by sending a check
to the Windham Endowment, PO Box 4315, Windham, NH. The
organizations website, windhamendowemnt.org, has detailed
information about the project and its benefits to the students and
community. In this, our tenth year of service to Windham, it
would be an honor for us to provide this amazing facility to the
entire Windham community and, with your help, we will make this
happen, Carpenter said. Please donate today.

We capture the BIG moments...

To request a digital high-res copy of one of our photos
please email photos@areanewsgroup.com

TREE STUMPS AND SHRUBS GROUND OUT

GOOD WORK GOOD RATES
QUICK SERVICE

(603) 893-6902

Before

After

Specializing in
Driveways
Parking Lots
Walkways

Bradley Tree & Landscape

Tree Removal
Pruning
Stump Grinding
Storm Damage Removal
Hedge & Shrub Care

Please provide the

following information:
Newspaper, edition date,
issue number, page number
and description of photo
Photographs taken by one of our staff photographers only.

Collins
Dentistry
for
Children

Book now before

oil drives up
paving prices!
Pelham, NH

Call 603-886-1550

603-966-6930

At Collins Dentistry for Children we

believe in prevention and early treatment

ComprehensivePreventive&RestorativeCare
inaKidFriendlyEnvironment

51 Lake St, Nashua

www.joycecool.com
sales@joycecool.com

LENNOX

TM

Sales:
603-882-4244

Service:
603-889-1991

Keep Warm This Winter!

Saturday Appointments Emergency Appointments

Digital X-Rays Nitrous Oxide Available Hospital Dentistry

QR

www.CollinsDentistry.com
Find
Us On
Facebook

100 Bridge St. Pelham, NH 635-1166

Scoops got your

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 13

Classifieds!

Classified Ad Rates: 1 week: $10.00 for 20 words or less. 4 weeks: $37.00 for 20 words or less. Additional words: .10 per word per week. (Maximum of 60 words). Lost and Found and
Free Bee ads run for one week at no charge. Deadline for placement is Tuesday at noon of the week you would like the ad to run. You may pay by cash, check (made out to Area News Group),
or credit card (Master Card or Visa, name, address, phone & card info. required) no refunds. Ads paid by credit card can be faxed to 603-879-9707 or e-mailed to classifieds@areanewsgroup.com.
All other ads can be mailed or delivered to: Pelham~Windham News, 17 Executive Drive, Suite One, Hudson, NH 03051. Call 603-880-1516 for more information.
Buyer Be Aware: The Area News Group supplies advertising space in good faith for our customers. However, occasionally an advertiser will require up front investment from the consumer.

We do not endorse or guarantee these or any advertisers claim. We encourage you to be a good consumer and do your homework before you invest/purchase any products or goods.

AUTO/
MOTORCYCLE
WE BUY junk cars
and trucks. Call Pat at
Jean-Guys in Pelham, a N.H.
Certified Green Yard, at 603635-7171 3/25/16

CLEANING
KARENS CLEANING
Let me make your home
sparkle for spring. $20 off
first cleaning. Quality work,
references and insured. 603479-3518. 3/25/16

L&S CLEANING Home

And Office Cleaning. Free
Estimates And Excellent
References. Honest, Reliable
& Affordable Prices.
Dont Wait. Make Your
Appointment Today. Call
Linard at 603-943-0549 3/25/16
MILENAS Quality
Home Cleaning Service:
Personalized Home Cleaning,
Professional Office Cleaning,
Free Estimates & Excellent
References, Reliable &
Affordable Prices. Dont
wait, make your appointment
today. Call Andrea at 603461-1137, 603-438-9533.
3/25/16

FOR RENT
BEAUTY SALON & SPA
6 Station, Massage, Nails
includes all utilities fit up
allowance by owner $14,900.
Other Commercial Space,
Office 3 Rm with bath
$845 mo. - 2 rms utilities
inc. $450mo. Warehouse,
Retail & Office. Apts. from
$800 mo. Agents NeededNO FEES Busy Office.
Summerview RE Call Steve
603 512-0772. 4/29/16

BKC Landscaping is now

hiring for skilled landscape
laborers and operators of
landscape equipment to join
our team. Please call or email
bkclandscaping@gmail.com.
603-234-2630.4/8/16
FULL TIME COOK. Would
like experience & weekends
a must. Call Donnas Place at
603-889-6482. 4/8/16

HOME HEALTH

HUGE CRAFT FAIR More

than 45 crafters. Saturday,
April 2 from 9:30am-3pm.
Windham High School,
Womans Service Club of
Windham. 4/1/16

PHLEBOTOMY COURSE:
5 Weeks, $800.00. Register
now for April classes. Wed
and Fri, 6p.m.-8p.m.
Phlebotomy and Safety
Training Center, Litchfield,
NH. 603-883-0306 3/25/16

PATRICK & SONS

FIREWOOD Cleaned,
seasoned firewood. 100%
hardwood, cut, split &
3/25/16delivered. 603-898-4770 8/8/16

COLLINS BROS. PAINTING

Top Quality Work

Interior & Exterior

Affordable
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Excellent references

603-886-0668

dumpster
rentals

Dumpster Rentals
Clean Up/Out Services
Construction Debris,
Brush, Trash
YOU NAME IT
WELL TAKE IT
CALL FOR

FREE ESTIMATES

GAGNES
603-765-0941

IN HOME ELDERLY CARE

SERVICE Licensed LNA will
provide personalized care for
your loved ones. Call Lu for
details. 603-566-5423. 4/15/16

INSTRUCTION

FIREWOOD

HOME
IMPROVEMENT

HELP WANTED

CRAFT FAIR

ices Director

AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Call
Steve at 261-5452. 4/8/16

JUNK REMOVAL
ALL ABOUT JUNK
REMOVAL. Call Us For All
Your Junk Removal Needs.
We Take It All. 10% Off for
Seniors and Veterans. Call
John, 603-490-9190 3/25/16

Free

ALL PHASES OF
REMODELING and
home repairs.
Carpentry/painting/
flooring. Bathrooms - from
faucet replacements to
full renovations. All work
performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 3/25/16
DAVES HANDYMAN
SERVICES: Interior painting,
windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310. 3/25/16
The Frugal Handy
Man. To Do Lists. Decks
repaired, Regular Home
Maintenance. Any Home
Project, Small Jobs a Specialty,
Affordable Quality.
Thanks for Calling John @
603-275-9657 4/1/16
ELECTRICAL WIRING,
Insured Master Electrician. Fair
prices, Fast response and Free
estimates. Call Dana at 603880-3768/ 603-759-9876. 3/25/16
*JACOBS
CONSTRUCTION*
Additions, decks, screened
porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept
MC, Visa, Discover. Call
Joe 603-635-9953.www.

jacobsconstructionllc.com. 3/25/16

JCS CUSTOM PAINTING:

Commercial/Residential,
From: Laurie Warren
Interior/Exterior, Free
Area
Group, Tel# 880-1516
Estimates. No job too
FULLNews
SERVICE
Paper:
Hudson~Litchfield
REMODELING:
Licensed, Newssmall. All work guaranteed.
Reasonable rates. 603-438insured, registered. Repairs/
PO#_______________
8744 3/25/16
additions.
Roofing/Siding.
Please
email
with PO# if 30
required
years experience. Formerly with
This Old House. Competitive
pricing. Call Walter at Sloan
Construction, 603-661-6527.

KME PAINTING LLC.

Why remodel? Painting is
quicker, cleaner and better
bang for the buck. Interior,
exterior, home improvement.
Quality work at a fair price.
Fully insured, call for a free
estimate. 603-759-5680. 3/25/16
LOCAL REMODELING
CONTRACTOR specializing
in customer satisfaction.
28 years in business in
Hudson. Replacement doors
and windows, kitchen and
bathrooms, vinyl siding,
finished basements, tile work,
hardwood flooring, decks,
farmers porches and more.
Please call Pete at Val-Pro
Construction 603-889-7090
WWW.VAL-PRO.COM 3/25/16
LOVE TO PAINT~NO JOB
TOO SMALL. Hourly rates.
Fully Insured. Discount for all
military. Call Virginia, 603339-4023. 5/3/16
P.E.D. CARPENTRY AND
REMODELING SERVICES
Interior and exterior home
repairs including sheetrock,
painting and finish carpentry.
Also remodeling kitchen,
bathrooms and basements.
Doors, windows, decks and
more. Many years experience,
insured. Call Paul for free
estimate. 603-594-8377 or
603-305-1716. 3/25/16

LANDSCAPING
Advanced Landscape & Design

Spring Clean Ups

Complete Landscape Provider
Complete Fertilizing Programs
Low Cost Lawn Mowing
Low Cost Spring Clean Ups
Mulch Installation Dethatching
Well Meet or Beat
Any Competitors Price by 10%

603-635-1378
www.Ahandyco.com

LANDSCAPING
Complete

Property Maintenance

Spring Cleanup 10% OFF

Thatching Power Raking
Landscape Design
Walkways, Walls & Patios
Trees Mulch Shrubs
Loaming Hydro Seeding
Irrigation Tree Removal
Weekly Mowing
Office: 603-883-1028
Cell: 603-490-7757

Call Gary
Pelham, NH
FULLY INSURED

EMERALD GREEN
LANDSCAPING SPRING
CLEANUPS Complete
Landscape Maintenance,
Fertilizations & Lime. Brick
& Stonework, Lawn Care
& More. Fully insured,
free estimates. www.
emeraldgreenlandscapingnh.
com. 603-860-4276. 3/25/16
JOES LANDSCAPING &
LAWN SERVICE: Mowings,
Trees/bush/shrubs - trimming,
pruning, removal. Spring/
Fall cleanups. Full tree service.
Call for a free estimate. 603401-3255. 11/18/16

POOLS

603-305-6845 LINER REPLACEMENT,

Lawn Maintenance & Spring Cleaning

Bobcat & Excavator Services
Walkways & Walls New Lawns
Irrigation Systems Brush Mowing
Free Estimates and Insured
KBDLandscaping.com

S.J. LEMIRE
& SONS

Residential Lawn
& Property Maintenance

10% OFF ON YOUR

FIRST SERVICE!

SPRING CLEAN UPS

PRESSURE WASHING
MOWING
SMALL TREE
& BRUSH CLEARING
ASPHALT SEAL COATING
MULCH STONE
LOAM & MORE
MILITARY & SENIOR
DISCOUNTS
GREAT RATES!
THE MORE YOU NEED
THE MORE YOU SAVE

liner repairs, and pool

removals. 17+ years
experience. Call Dan, 603765-1818. PWN 5/6/16

SERVICES
REFLECTIONS HAIR
CARE: Complete perm,
$50.00; Colors, $45.00; Cut
and style, $18.00. Over 30
years experience. Call for
appointment, 603-893-0377.
3/25/16

IN-TUNE PIANO
Services, Certified
Piano Technician.
Tuning, Repair,
Regulation, Appraisals,
Rebuilding. 603-429-6368.
randy@in-tunepiano.com, www.
in-tunepiano.com. 3/25/16

TREE SERVICE
HIGH VIEW TREE
SERVICE: Fully insured, free
estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service. Call Brownie,
603-546-3079. 3/25/16

978-995-1444

3/25/16

If you dont see it, ask!

Online Classified Ad *

20 words
for $10.00

Place Your Classified Ad Today!

Call Area News Group at 603-880-1516

603-880-1516

*with Purchase of Print Classified $10.00

Rising Opportunities in the Local Economy

PUBLIC NOTICES
JOB POSTING

Y
elhamweb.com / 603-635-8274
Hudson
columns by 2 (4 total)

School District
Immediate Food Service Opening
Cafeteria Employee/Cashier

Cafeteria employees perform the essential tasks of cashiering, food

preparation, and serving to meet the goals of our Food Service program.
Candidate must be able to lift and carry heavy items such as food
supplies.
This is a 3 hour per day position with an hourly rate of $10.31.
Apply online at: http://www.sau81.org/district/page/employmentopportunities

LEGAL NOTICE

lhamweb.com / 603-635-8274
TOWN OF PELHAM, NH
columns by 3 (6 total)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Notice is hearby given in accordance with RSA 36-A, the Pelham
Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday,
April 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pelham Town Office, Sherburne
Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham, New Hampshire regarding a proposal
to purchase approximately 71 acres, defined as Map 23 Lot 8-18,
Main Street, also known as the Pine Valley Golf Links property, to be
acquired for use as open space land. Further information, contact
Pelham Planning office at (603) 635-7811 to leave a message for the
Conservation Commission Chair.

Salem Chamber Highlights

Business Pillar Awardees at Breakfast

From: Laurie Warren

submitted
by Liz
Greenleaf
Area News
Group,
Tel#
880-1516
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is pleased to
Paper: Pelham~Windham News
announce the 2016 recipients of the chambers Business Pillar
PO#_______________
Awards. The four local honorees include Salem Co-operative Bank,
Pleaselarge
email
with PO#
if required
business;
Black
Water Grill, small business; Cucina Aurora

Kitchen Witchery, new business; and Greater Salem Caregivers,

nonprofit business. The Business Pillar Awards recognize and honor
businesses for their outstanding achievements in their industry and
significant contributions to the community at large.
The winners will be honored at the Eighth Annual Economic
Development Breakfast on Thursday, April 14, from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
at the Castleton Banquet and Conference Center on Route 111 in
Windham.
This years event theme is Rising Opportunities: Drones & Local
Economic Development and will highlight the various rising
From: Laurie Warren
opportunities for economic development in the area, as well as how
Area News
Tel#is880-1516
drone Group,
technology
lifting possibilities for various local businesses.
Paper:Hear
Pelham~Windham
News
firsthand from local
entrepreneur Joe Faro about the exciting
PO#_______________
new Tuscan Village Project being proposed on a 50-acre parcel of

Please email with PO# if required

49 Bridge st, Pelham, NH

The Pelham Senior Center has (1) part time position open for Travel
Assistant. The Senior Center Travel Assistant position responsibilities
will include but are not limited to: maintaining travel log records;
researching trips, supervising and attending all trips; working with
various travel agencies; registering seniors for trips; working with the
COA Board of Directors. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel is
a must. This position has an April 18, 2016 start date. Rate of pay is
$11 per hour. For a full job description, and application instructions
please visit our website at http://www.pelhamweb.com/employment.
Application, cover letter and resume should be sent to the Town of
Pelham Selectmens Office, 6 Village Square, Pelham NH 03076 by
4pm on April 1, 2016. No phone calls please. The Town of Pelham
NH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

603-765-8665
603 635-9617

After 20 years of owning SunLite Realty I merged with

C-21 North Shore, to give you the home town knowledge
and the advertising power of a Franchise.

Call Cindy for a Comprehensive Market Analysis!

TOWN OF PELHAM, NH

The Pelham Senior Center

PT-Travel Assistant
Position Opening

land recently purchased from Rockingham Park. The event will also
feature an update on Windhams Gateway Park, which is located
at the junction of Route 111 and 111A. In addition to these great
projects, the morning will feature discussion and demonstrations
from BirdsEyeView Aerobotics about the advances in drone
technology as it relates to various local industries.
Event tickets are $25, if purchased by April 6, and $30 if
purchased on April 7 or at the door. For information on how to
sponsor the event, place a congratulatory ad, and to reserve your
seat, contact liz@gschamber.com.
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of
business and professional individuals working together to build
a healthy economy and improve the communitys quality of life.
The chamber is organized to represent the concerns of business
people, foster an environment to promote business relationships,
and support community involvement in the region. For more
information on how the chamber can help your business succeed,
visit www.gschamber.com.

Town
Pelham
Pelham
Pelham
Pelham
Windham
Windham
Windham
Windham
Windham

Address

26 Sagewood Dr Unit 26
34 Sagewood Dr Unit 34
Cardinal Dr
985-a&b Mammoth Rd
58 Blossom Rd
46 Hawthorne Rd
11 Ludlow Rd
40 Meetinghouse Rd
3 Millstone Rd

Description
Condominium
Condominium
1-Fam Res
1-Fam Res
1-Fam Res
1-Fam Res
1-Fam Res
1-Fam Res

Seller
J W Petersen Built Homes
J W Petersen Built Homes
Geralyn Lorrey
Daniel and Dawn Faia
Peter G. Abraham
Robert C. and Linda C. Beneze
Keith and Ellen Somen
Jeffrey C. Ekberg
Pamela J. Pitt

Feb 22 - March 4, 2016 recorded transfers

Buyer
Sale Price
David L. and Nora A. Arbeene 323066
A M Wagner FT & A M. Wagner 344400
John S. Swiniarski
198200
Stephen and Nicole Mackinnon 340000
Michael and Kimberly Riley
394000
John and Gretche Haga
700000
Steven M. and Kristyn L. Koos 620000
William and Sharon Peterson 265000
J M. and Matthew P. Prince
330000

14 - March 25, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

FLOW Offers $8,000 in

Scholarships to College-Bound
Windham Seniors
submitted by Rachel Deandrea
For the first time, the Friends of the Library of
Windham will be awarding three scholarships:
two in the amount of $3,000 and one in the
amount of $2,000. The two $3,000 scholarships
will be given in the following categories: the
FLOW Annual Scholarship and the Mary Long Arts
Scholarship. Additionally, FLOW will present a
new scholarship, the FLOW Access Scholarship
for $2,000.
Applicants may only apply for one scholarship
and must meet the specific scholarship criteria as
detailed in the following:
FLOW Annual Scholarship:
Resident of Windham
Grade Point Average of 3.00 or better
Accepted to attend a post-secondary
institution. Financial need is not required.
Applicants for the FLOW Annual
Scholarship must be enrolled in any postsecondary college degree program.
FLOW Mary Long Arts Scholarship:
Resident of Windham
Grade Point Average of 3.00 or better
Accepted to attend a post-secondary
institution. Financial need is not required.
Applicants for the FLOW Mary Long Arts
Scholarship must be enrolled in one of the
following degree programs: Architecture,
Art, Art Conservation, Art History, Broadcast
Journalism, Communications, Creative
Writing, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Music,
Film, Graphic Arts, Web Design, or Museum
Studies.
FLOW Access Scholarship:
Resident of Windham

Scholarship Application
Deadline is Approaching

Student has persevered in their attempts

to ACCESS participation in the general
education curriculum, extracurricular
activities, and community service, despite
family challenges, cultural barriers, and/or
unspecified challenges with accessing the
general curriculum.
To apply for each of these scholarships you
must submit the following:
The FLOW Scholarship Application
The required essay as outlined in the
application
Attach an official high school transcript
Three letters of recommendation:
1. Academic: recommendation must be
made by a teacher (past or present) or a
secondary school counselor.
2. Non-academic: recommendation may be
made by an employer, coach, minister, or
club/activity advisor
3. Community Service: recommendation must
be made by a supervisor or witness to your
community service.
Optional: Please feel free to submit a
resume and/or activity lists if available.
The students selected as the FLOW 2016
Annual Scholarship recipients will be awarded
scholarship funds to be used toward tuition or
the purchase of books and supplies at a postsecondary institution of his or her choice.
Scholarships will be awarded at the Windham
High School Scholarship Night (date TBA).
Applications are available at the Nesmith
Library and must be returned to the library no
later than Saturday, April 23.

PHS Senior Athletes Recognized

submitted by Stephanie Wimmer

As part of its support for education, the
Windham Endowment for Community
Advancement proudly administers scholarships for
graduating high school seniors from the Windham
community. Some awards are specifically for
Windham High School students as noted in
the descriptions. Scholarship applications are
available at the Windham Endowment website,
www.windhamendowment.org. All applications
are due Tuesday, March 29.
For students graduating in 2016, 14
scholarships totaling $19,500 are available:
The Windham Endowment Scholarship
($1,000) is awarded to a graduating high
school student from Windham who has
demonstrated significant involvement
in community service in Windham or
elsewhere, but particularly in activities that
enhance the quality of life for all Windham
residents.
The Jean (McCartney) & Donald Beales
Scholarship (two, each for $1,000), in
memory of Jean McCartney Beales, is
awarded to a graduating WHS student who
is enrolled or will be enrolled in a degree or
certification program.
The Coish Family Scholarship ($1,000)
is awarded to a graduating WHS student
who has participated in one or more
sports at Windham High School and has
consistently set an example of teamwork
and sportsmanship.
The Radhey Shyam Khanna Memorial
Scholarships (two, each for $2,500) will be
awarded to graduating WHS students who
will enter a four-year degree program with
the intent to pursue a career in engineering
and/or computer science.
The Homai Khanna Memorial Scholarships
(two, each for $2,500) will be awarded
to graduating WHS students who show
evidence of exceptional community service.
The Dr. Henry E. LaBranche Scholarship
($1,000) will be awarded to a graduating
WHS student who intends to pursue a

career in public education and who has

demonstrated character and leadership
while at WHS. This scholarship and the
collaborative effort to establish its creation
honors Dr. LaBranche and his legacy to
education.
The Timothy Skwiot Financial Services
Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a
graduating WHS student who has shown
through course work and extra-curricular
activities an interest in studying business at
the college level.
The Windham Visual Arts Scholarship
($500) is awarded to a graduating WHS
student who is planning to study art and
who has demonstrated ability and interest
in art.
The Windham Womens Business
Connection - Carol A. Yennaco Scholarship
($500), in memory of Carol Yennaco,
is awarded to a female graduating high
school student from Windham who has
demonstrated concern for her community
through her volunteerism and who has set
an example of a positive, innovating spirit.
The Womans Club Scholarships (two,
each for $1,500) are awarded to graduating
high school students from Windham who
have had a strong involvement in the
community and who are pursuing college
degrees.
Specific information about requirements for
the various awards is detailed in the applications.
Applications and scholarship policies are
available at the Windham Endowment website,
www.windhamendowment.org. All applications
are due Tuesday, March 29.
The Windham Endowment for Community
Advancement is a non-profit community
foundation created to enhance the quality of
life for all Windham residents, now and for
generations to come. The endowment provides
a way for individuals, organizations, and
corporations to channel their philanthropic
giving for educational, cultural, recreational or
environmental initiatives within the town.

Courtesy photo

Windham Lions Club Offers

Four Memorial Scholarships
Totaling $4,000

submitted by Todd Kress

On March 14, the New Hampshire Athletic Director Association held its Annual Division 3
Senior Scholar/Athletes Ceremony in Concord. Ten Pelham High seniors met the criteria of an
overall GPA of 3.33 or better, and two varsity sports in their senior year. Athletic Director Todd
Kress accompanied these 10 standouts who were honored to meet and take this picture with
NH Governor Maggie Hassan. The keynote speaker was WMURs Jason King, who spoke about
achieving success and setting your goals high in life.

submitted by Frederick G. Linnemann,

Windham Lions Club
The David Dunn Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship is open to Windham High
School seniors furthering their education. The
David Dunn Memorial Scholarship is a one-time
scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
The Merrill Greenlee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Windham High
School seniors furthering their education. The
Merrill Greenlee Memorial Scholarship is a onetime scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
The Jeffery P. Shaw Memorial Scholarship Engineering Scholarship:
This scholarship is open to 1) all graduating

Kn w Y ur Car
FREE

Junk Car
Removal

Monthly AUTOSECTION

Safe Driving Techniques have Changed

Driving today is different than it might have been

when many motorists first earned their drivers licenses.
As a result, safe driving techniques have changed.
Learning these changes and adjusting driving habits can
keep motorists and their passengers safe.
Watch the clock. Older guidelines indicated keeping
WeWillPayUpTo$500
hands on the steering wheel at the positions of 10 and
ForSomeCarsandTrucks! 2 if you were imagining it as a clock. New information
indicates this can be dangerous to the arms and hands
Murrays Auto
should the air bag deploy in a crash. The National
Recycling
Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA now
55HallRd.Londonderry,NH say you should grip the wheel at the 9 and 3 positions,
which safely allows drivers to maintain control of their
We Sell Parts
vehicles.
Hours:
Change your turns. Air bag safety also comes into
Monday-Saturday8am-5pm
play when making turns. Rather than the formerly taught
PleasementionAreaNewsGroupAd

425-2562

seniors from Pinkerton Academy, regardless of

their residency, and 2) all graduating seniors from
any accredited high school while residing in the
Town of Windham. Two scholarships, each in the
amount of $1,000, will be awarded.
Applications can be found at the guidance
office at Windham High School and Pinkerton
Academy. Applications can also be printed at
www.windhamlions.org. Questions may be
directed to: waynefbailey@comcast.net.
All applications must be returned no later
than April 1 to: The Windham Lions Club Scholarship Committee, PO Box 312,
Windham, NH 03087-0312.

way of hand-over-hand turning,

drivers should push with one
hand and pull with the other to
steer the wheel - safely keeping
their hands away from the
plastic casing and the possible
release of heat and pressure
from an exploding air bag.
Use hazard lights only
when real hazards are
encountered. Some people are
very generous in their use of
hazard lights, turning them on
when double-parking, in bad
weather or when they are carrying a heavy load. Various
states and areas have specific laws governing the use of
hazard lights, including when and when not
to use them. Hazard lights may inadvertently
put drivers in danger because they can
override turning signals. Some other drivers
have become so accustomed to seeing
hazard lights that they may not take them
seriously. Esurance suggests checking local
laws to determine which situations warrant
using hazard lights.
Dont block the fast lane. The far-left
lane has long been considered the passing
lane. Although some police departments
have become more lenient in allowing

Kn w Y ur Car

drivers to actually stay

in the left lane, its still
courteous to use it as
infrequently as possible.
When you do find
yourself in the left lane,
recognize that you should
maintain highway speed
or accelerate slightly to
get around the car you
need to pass. Driving
slowly in the left lane can
compromise your own
safety and that of your

Monthly AUTOSECTION

passengers and fellow drivers.

Anticipate road conditions. There are differences
between driving on rural roads, paved roads and heavily
trafficked highways, especially during inclement weather
or when encountering adverse conditions. Theres
no magic speed or technique that is ideal all of the
time. Drivers need to learn to adapt to the conditions
to facilitate safe passage. Keep in mind that it can
be difficult to stop on gravel, wet roadways or those
covered with leaves.
Avoid the big rush. Always try to leave extra time to
reach a destination. This way you will not have to speed
or make tricky maneuvers to get to an appointment on
time. Rushing around can lead to distractions or unsafe
practices. Reduce your accident risk by building extra
time into your
trip.
Driving
rules are not
static, and
drivers should
stay current
on practices
that are safe
and those
that are no
longer correct
to use on the
roadways.

Pelham - Windham News | March 25, 2016 - 15

Windham cant Overcome

Souhegan in Playoffs

Pelham~WindhamSports

but the Jaguars would not be able to get revenge

as Souhegan pulled ahead and won by a measly
three points.
Windham did not want to lose a third time, but
this Souhegan squad was even more developed
than in the regular season. They balanced the
floor on offense with expertise and played a
brand of frustrating defense that picked apart the
confidence that Windham had built with their
two wins to end the regular season. Suddenly old

Fisher is an All-Around Competitor

Pelham~Windham
at Regional Gymnastics Event

Courtesy photos

Courtesy photos

Sports

Kyle Adamson (#34) collecting for a shot

by Craig Smith
The first round of playoffs can be pretty
daunting for a team that cant claim home court
advantage, as the Windham boys basketball team
found out. The postseason intensity is something
so different from the regular season that it can
take a game to get fully acclimated to the new

Cole Gill (#33) drives into the lane for a layup.

atmosphere, and, with the crowd begging for the
visitors demise, it only adds to the pressure.
Windham traveled to Souhegan for the first
round of the Division II playoffs. Windham had
earned the tenth seed, while Souhegan was the
seventh seed, and the two teams were ready for
their third contest of the year. Twice these teams
had faced off in the regular season and twice they
had fought tooth and nail to secure victory. Their
first matchup, in January, resulted in a five-point
Souhegan win that had Windham shaking its head
in irritation. They would meet again on Feb. 26,

submitted by Jennifer Fisher

Pelhams Sara Fisher recently competed at the
NH State high school gymnastics meet in February
where she earned scores to qualify for the New
England Regional competition, which was held
last weekend at Dracut High School.
Matthew Bedient (#5) goes full steam
to the basket.

HOME SELLERS ALERT

ghosts had made their way back into Windhams

play, and the athletes found themselves on the
receiving end of basket cuts and drive and kicks
that are typically easy baskets. The pesky defense
also forced Windham into several turnovers that
would have been avoided against other teams,
and, suddenly, Windham found itself in a hole too
big to escape from, but that didnt stop them from
trying to grind their way back.
Kyle Rembis led Windham with 14 points,
and Cole Gill nearly had a double-double with
eight points and 11 rebounds, but it wouldnt be
enough to overcome the deficit, and, ultimately,
Windham would fall: 46-55. Souhegan would
move on to the quarterfinals, but would get
crushed by Lebanon, perhaps alleviating some of
Windhams disappointment at the first round exit.
Gills success this year earned him NHIAA
Division II All-State Honorable Mention honors,
which not only helped lead the team into the
playoffs this season, but also awarded him a
chance to play in the Senior All-Star game at
NHTI on Sunday, March 20. His work ethic and
perpetual drive will leave a mark on the younger
athletes that look up to him, allowing them to
reach the highest peak of their potential and
develop into the highest quality players.
The teams season may be over, but, to many
of these athletes, this is just the beginning of a
new journey. Some will head off to their postgrad opportunities and others will continue to
hone their craft in the offseason, but all will
remember the camaraderie and experiences that
they shared together and keep that with them in
the coming years.

Now is the time to sell

Buyers want to buy

Team Rose over 30 years of professional experience

Contact Team Rose of Keller
Williams Realty, we offer advanced
marketing tools including
professional photos, video tours
and extensive web exposure.
Call today for your FREE Home
Value Market Analysis.

Ed , Paula & Justin Rosamilio

edrosamilio@kwrealty.com
C-603-759-9306 & C-603-494-0879
KW Realty 130 Main St, Salem NH O-603-883-8400

30

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER

Pelham Siblings Win Ice Hockey

Championships on the Same Day

YEAR

Fixed Rate
No Points

3.375%
3.417%

Interest
Rate
APR Annual
Percentage Rate

$1000

off* Closing
Costs!

REALTY

edrosamilio@gmail.com
prosamilio@gmail.com
jrosamilio@gmail.com

603-494-7737
603-759-9306
603-494-0879

Multi Million Dollar Sales - Hall of Fame Winners

Keller Williams Realty - 130 Main St, Salem NH - Office 603-912-5470

Courtesy photo

submitted by Bill Cooke

Jaimee Cooke, 17, attends Austin
Preparatory School in Reading, Mass.
A senior who plays defense for Austin
Prep, she will be attending and
playing ice hockey for St. Lawrence
Academy in New York, a Division
1 Hockey League, in the fall. On
Sunday, March 20, her team won the
MIAA Division 1 State Championship
Ice Hockey against Arlington
Catholic, 1-0.
Jaimees younger brother,
Cameron, 10, who attends the fourth
grade at Pelham Elementary School,
plays ice hockey for the Minuteman
Flames. On March 20, his team won
the Division State Championship
06 Elite Squirt Minors for the
Eastern Massachusetts Hockey
League against the Junior Eagles in
overtime with a score of 4-2.

There she competed in the all-around, earning her

highest score of the season, good for placing 19th
in the region. She also finished ninth on the beam
and is the fifth-place regional floor champion.

Jaimee and Cameron Cooke of Pelham

both win championships on March 20.

Welcome to
your new home.

Honoring Athletes
at PHS Sports Awards Night

Finance with Salem Co-operative Bank

and enjoy these great benefits:

Kim Kelley

Vice President
Mortgage Lending
NMLS License #689888

Cyndi Carver

Assistant Vice President

Mortgage Lending
NMLS License #742619

Stop by or call us today and

experience what sets us apart!

First Time Home Buyer Program

Flexible down payment options
SALEM CO-OPERATIVE BANK
NMLSR ID# 543601

Main office: 3 South Broadway | Salem, NH | (603) 893-3333

Methuen office: 284 Merrimack Street | Methuen, MA | (978) 682-1010
Visit us online at: www.salemcoop.com
* Does not apply to construction loans. To qualify for $1000
off closing costs, you must be a first-time home buyer.

Courtesy photo

Rates are subject to change without notice. APRs are based on a $100,000 loan amount, 20% down for 30 years with 0 points, resulting
in 360 monthly payments at $4.421 per thousand borrowed. Does not include escrow. Payment amount will be higher. $350.00 application
fee and other closing costs apply. Some restrictions apply. Subject to credit approval. Offer subject to change without notice.

submitted by Todd Kress

On Tuesday, March 15, the Winter Sports Awards Night was held at Pelham High School. Pictured are
the award winners for the night. Pelham athletics had a very successful winter season both in the win
column and by displaying outstanding sportsmanship with all of its teams.

Looking for a
better way
to advertise?

Looking for a
better way
to advertise?

Well, look
no further!

Call 880-1516
or visit us at
areanewsgroup.com

Well, look
no further!
Call 880-1516
or visit us at
areanewsgroup.com

16 - March 25, 2016

Pelham~WindhamSports
Windham wont Bow in Division Final Matchup

screaming chants to boost morale even further and

work the players into a frenzy. Their antics worked too
because, a little over a minute later, Bryce Blanchard
(#6) would send a pass to Desautels who would score
for the second time in the period. Windham would go
into the second period with a 3-0 lead.
Bows goalie seemed to regain his composure in the
second period. Both teams were bashing into each
other, sending sticks flying and tempting the referees to
put them in the penalty box for being too aggressive.
Windham was getting the most of the penalties, perhaps
because their lead was such that Bow was earning
sympathy, but that wasnt giving them much at first.
Blanchard was displaying so much hustle on both
ends that Bow simply couldnt find an opportunity to
make a play. With nearly half the period gone, Bow
finally found some of the swagger that they displayed
all through the regular season and popped one into the
back of the net to get themselves on the
board. That would open the floodgates
as, only two minutes later, Bow would
score again and get enough shots off that
fans expected the equalizer at any second.
The Jaguars were hustling, but something
was amiss. Their sticks couldnt seem to grab the puck
without sending it spiraling out of control. Their passes
and shots were just slightly off target; as if a hockeyhating witch had cursed them for some silly reason.
Shots bounced off of the post of the net, players slipped
unprovoked, and defensive rotations got muddled
with confusion. The period would end with Windham
grasping a 3-2 lead by the tips of their fingers.
The third period would see Windham regain some
of the composure they had in the first period, mostly
due to Bows desperation. Bow knew they needed to
score a goal quickly if they wanted a chance to win
the championship and it was obvious to all involved.
Their shots and passes were quick and lacked accuracy,
but they chased after the loose pucks, demolishing all
The team proudly displays their plaque and medals after winning the Division II Championship. that got in their way. Bow was pushing and shoving
as their anxiety reached a fever pitch, and finally their
desperation paid off and they
athletes. Bow took the puck early and made a show of playing
scored the equalizer with eight minutes left
offense. Within the first few seconds Bow had already gotten a
in the game. That goal kicked the intensity
shot off that was blocked by goalie Max Daly (#30). Windham was
for both sides into another gear and the ice
already on the defensive and they knew that they had to force a
became pure chaos. Hits were caused with
momentum change or they would fall into a dangerous hole. Daly
such violent aggression that gloves were ripped
did a great job slapping away incoming shots and the defense as a
right off of players hands. Windham was
unit made sure to rotate properly and make Bow work hard for open
getting players sent into the penalty box but
shots and passes. Windham was desperate to get a foothold early
couldnt draw a penalty themselves until there
and checked incoming offenders with reckless abandon. Finally,
was four minutes left in the match and they
after a few minutes of constant hustle, the tone of the match seemed
capitalized. Desautels sent a pass to Blanchard
to ebb away from Bows favor. The Jaguars jumped on the opening
after the penalty faceoff and Blanchard snuck
and Chad Riddle (#22) was out in the open ice. He scanned briefly
it in to break the tie. Bow would be unable to
for a teammate before sliding it right under an opponents stick to
come back after Blanchards goal and Windham
an open Chad Desautels (#11). Desautels caught it smoothly and
would win the division championship game
ripped it into the back of the net with ease to give Windham a 1-0
4-3.
lead.
Immediately afterwards the players all
Only one minute later Windhams Nolan Cunningham (#9) would
collapsed in on one another, cheering and
stretch out to catch the puck out of a faceoff and slap it in from the
hugging one another. Tim Anderson (#14)
blue line. Somehow no Bow player could be bothered to stop the
seemed to lead the team in their initial
shot even though it was so far away and Windhams lead rose to
celebration as the rest crowded around him.
2-0. The Windham fans were out of their minds with happiness,
Windham stood before a crowd that was

Teddy Piandes (#2) gets rid of the puck after a defensive play.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Pelham~WindhamSports

by Craig Smith
The Windham boys hockey team entered the playoffs on
seemingly thin ice. As the sixth seed they would face off against
the best teams in the division each match, and immediately they
proved they were up to the task. Their defense froze Portsmouth in
the first round and then put Merrimack on skates in the semi-finals.
Their 6-3 win against the second seed would bring them into the
finals against Bow, the number-one seed and the most dangerous
opponent Windham would have to face. The championship was
on the line and Windham was a dark horse few saw coming, Bow
included.
The Verizon Wireless Arena was filled with fans from both sides,
and the volume reflected that. The Windham fans were deafening in
their support for their Jaguars. As each member was introduced into
the bright lights the arena seemed to shake from the sheer force of
will that the Windham faithful expressed with their excitement.
As the puck hit the ice to start off the final game of the year the
intensity had already manifested itself on the faces of the young

showering them in ceremonious applause, and Desautels held

up the championship plaque, presenting it for the fans to gaze
upon before handing it to his teammates to share the physical
representation of the teams accomplishment. After the ceremony
Desautels would say, I couldnt be more proud of my teammates.
They absolutely never give up and today was no exception. We
werent nervous at all. Mike Tardiff (#21) agreed with Desautels
remarks saying, We knew we had a resilient team and weve been
in worse situations before (than being tied 3-3).
Congratulations to the Windham boys hockey team on this
incredible achievement. It is well deserved and should serve as an
example to every team in the future that aspires to achieve the same
result. This team may not be able to play a game together again as
seniors graduate and new faces make the team in the coming years,
but they will all live on in the history of this school. The plaque
and banner will be a constant reminder of these young athletes
dedication and sacrifice to their hometown and the brilliant gains
from pushing themselves to the limit.

Chad Desautels (#11) starts a fastbreak down the ice.

courtesy photos

PMA Cheer Coaches, also Alumni,

Heading to College

Samantha and Emma with the Presentation of Mary Middle School Cheer team
submitted by Presentation of Mary Academy, Hudson
Its a bittersweet ending to cheer season for the Presentation of
Mary Academys Middle School cheerleaders. Coaches Emma
Stalker and Samantha Thompson are graduating
from Bishop Guertin this June and heading off to
FREE ESTIMATES
Over 20 Years
college.
Fully Licensed
Experience
Both girls are alumni of PMA and have been
& Insured
coaching for the past six years. They recalled
how it all started. We were in seventh grade
and there was not a cheer program at PMA. We
approached Principal Sister Maria and asked if
we could start a Mites cheer team for grades three
Residential, Commercial & Condominium Roofing Solutions
through six. Sister agreed to let us coach as long
as we found an adult to supervise us. In stepped
Asphalt, Cedar & Composite Shingles Rubber Roofs & Repairs
Samanthas mom, Chris Thompson. Chris started
out as the Team Mom and eventually head coach
Siding & Carpentry Ice & Snow Removal
in 2012. The girls were so passionate about
High Level of Workmanship & Service Operating Year Round
starting the cheer program that I couldnt refuse to
help. Although Im the head coach, Samantha and
Emma do all the work. They have put their hearts
www.TalbotRoofing.com
and time into this program and it has been such a
Bob Talbot, Owner
success.
Last year, the middle school team became the
state champions for the first time since 2009. This past season,
Were on Facebook. Check us out!
the team placed first in the Frances Keagan Invitational, Tri County
Facebook.com/HudsonLitchfieldNews
Competition, Cheer Madness and the Guertin Classic. They
finished their winning season as repeat state champions for 2016.

Talbot Roofing & Contracting

(603)755.1535 Toll Free 1.888.755.1535

What an
exciting way
to finish
their season
as well as
Samantha
and Emmas
final day of
Samantha Thompson and Emma Stalker
coaching.
with the trophies they have won
The most
over the past six years
rewarding
part of
coaching
is watching the girls work hard and perform their best. There is
always an amazing transition from the first practice until the final
competition. The team also has lots of brain power. Thirteen of
the fifteen girls are honor roll students just like their coaches.
Sister Maria Rosa gets teary eyed when speaking about the girls.
Both girls are very proud moments for me. I have watched them
be strong, intelligent leaders and their values are always in place. I
never worried about the program. They took it and ran.
Samantha and Emma are also Bishop Guertin cheerleaders and
have been cheering together for nine years in addition to coaching.
They are sad that their coaching careers at PMA are finished but
are looking forward to what lies ahead. Both girls are heading to
college and promise to come back and visit.