by Gloria Lavoie

For as many years as anyone

in the Pelham re department
can remember, re personnel
have helped ring in the holiday
season with merriment and good
cheer. With a spacious new
re department to celebrate in,
a larger crowd than expected
attended and helped to ll the
bays with joy and holiday spirit.
Sundays at the rehouse
usually mean its time to scrub the
oors of the apparatus bays, check
the trucks, have dinner, read and
watch TV, said Fireghter Shaun
Hamilton. The crew nished their
assignments, put out a wide array
of refreshments and baked goods
and started grilling burgers and hot
dogs for their winter guests.
Singers and musicians from
Crossroads Baptist Church
entertained families as they
eagerly awaited Santa and Mrs. Claus arrival. Singer Morgan
Apkarian remarked, Its so nice to have a bigger re station. She
remembers past celebrations in the old re station were standing
room only.
St. Patricks Church choir sang holiday favorites and was
accompanied by Fireghters Fontanella, Lennon and Normandin
for a few songs. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the end of the
classic Santa Claus is Coming to Town. With re engine sirens
blaring, Santa made quite an entrance to the delight of all the
children in attendance. They quickly formed an orderly line to
have their chance to meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes
with him.
Penelope Wilson, a Kindergartener, asked Santa, Can I have a
rocking horse and batteries for my ashlight? Children posed for
photos with Santa and received a candy cane.
This is such a nice event. Its so warm and spread out; its really
nice, said Sheila Lapa.
We try to give back to the community. Look around you. As
you can see, we have a lot to be thankful for, said Fireghter
Hamilton.
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by Barbara OBrien
Windham School District administrators went back to
the drawing board, sharpened their pencils and came
back to school board members with a proposal that is
$582,000 less than the proposed 2014-2015 operating
budget brought forth late last month. The new proposed
amount represents a 1.64 percent increase over the
current years school district operating budget. Before
these reductions, the increase was about 2.98 percent
higher than the current 2013-2014 budget. These statistics
do not include any separate warrant articles, including
possible teacher and instructional aide contracts.
According to SAU 95 Business Administrator Adam
Steel, the latest proposed 2014-2015 operating budget
for the school district totals $44,248,731, an increase of
$714,503 (1.64%) over this years proposal. Taking into
account that, this year, the Windham School District is
operating on a default budget, because voters did not
approve the proposed budget last March, the increase in
what is proposed for next year is only 1.1 percent over
this years default budget. Should next years proposed
budget not pass this coming March, the resulting default
budget would be $43,440,562 (a decrease of .22 percent
from the current years default budget).
Based on information provided by Steel, the total
proposed increase to the general fund portion of the
budget would have an estimated 2014 tax impact of
35 cents per $1,000 assessed property valuation or
an increase in taxes of $123 on property assessed at
$350,000. Again, this does not include any separate
contracts, warrant articles or budgetary increases on the
town side of the ledger.
Steel explained that the proposed budget for 2014-2015
is comprised of 70 percent salaries and benets, with
an additional 10 percent for contract services, including
special education tuition. School ofcials have no leeway
on funding these items. Additionally, administrators are
proposing the rst phase of a two-year replacement of the
dean structure at Windham High School, one additional
home-to-school bus and seven new or expanded positions
to address the needs of students at all four Windham
Schools and the afliated pre-school program.
Enrollment projections compiled November 5,
2013, were used for budgeting purposes. District-wide
enrollment on October 1 of this year was 2,826 students.
The projected increase for next year is 21 students, up to a
total of 2,847. The two grades with the greatest projected
increase are kindergarten and rst grade. Administrators
say they will be monitoring these enrollment gures
closely in the upcoming months to determine if further
action might be necessary regarding teacher assignments
at each of these levels.
Following Steels presentation on the revised proposal
for next year, school board member Dennis Senibaldi
wanted to know where the $582,000 in cuts had been
made from what was proposed last month. Steel said he
and the other administrators focused on critical needs
regarding classroom stafng. They also put priority on
the half-time cable television production position for
Windham High School, a math intervention specialist
for Windham Middle School and a part-time secretarial
position.
Senibaldi was not pleased that priority was being given
to positions other than teaching staff. Senibaldi said
he feels that a case manager (guidance) outweighs TV
production staff. One of our primary jobs as a school
district is to get our message out to the community, Steel
said, defending the cable television stafng position. Not
too many people actually watch Channel 20, anyway,
Senibaldi said, raising the ire of cable committee member
and videographer Barbara Coish, who is also a former
school board member. A large amount of money has
been donated to Windham High School through the cable
committee to enhance broadcasting and programming
capabilities for the edgling operation.
Weve been making baby steps with TV programming
at the high school, Coish said, noting that the purpose of
the programming at Windham High is all for the kids.
The kids will be doing it themselves, she explained. It
could very well dene their futures. Id still rather see
teaching positions added, Senibaldi said. Were not
horse-trading here, Vice Chairman Stephanie Wimmer
said. Were trying to do whats best for the kids. It
was explained by administrators that the proposed
television production employee (a half-time position)
would also be teaching related courses directly to
students. This staff member would be involved with very
impassioned students, who would be in the studio 24/7, if
possible, Windham High School Principal Ryan Kaplan
emphasized.
School board member Jerome Rekart, who stated that
he felt it was quite obvious that administrators had
Navy Petty Offcer from Pelham
aboard USS Harry S. Truman
submitted by the Navy Ofce of
Community Outreach
Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class
(AW) Alycia Gionet of Pelham inspects
the spindle of an MH-60R Sea Hawk
helicopter in the hangar bay of the
aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman
(CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, agship
for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike
Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th
Fleet area of responsibility conducting
maritime security operations,
supporting theatre security cooperation
efforts and supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom.
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Windham Annual Tree Lighting
by Gloria Lavoie
Families bundled up and visited
Windhams historic town center for the
annual tree lighting and visit with Santa.
The area was closed to trafc and families
mingled around the town common.
Santa arrived by re truck and visited
children at the towns cable television
studio. Each year, Santa and Mrs. Claus
lm their visits and families are able to
view them at home on Windhams public
television, channel 21. After families
met Santa, they enjoyed complimentary
cookies, coffee and hot cocoa while they
listened to the Windham Community Band
play in a large heated tent.
The Boy Scouts watched over a large
bonre, where folks gathered to warm up
from the frigid evening air. Girl Scouts
hosted craft making in the warmth of the
town hall and Daisy Troop 11007 held a
food drive and collected gloves, mittens,
scarves and hats.
Windhams Helping Hands organization,
which will be helping 65 families this
holiday season, had an array of wish items
written on paper mittens for residents
to donate. Talk about a bucket-lling
experience, to give someone a Merry
Christmas, said Tammy Serra of Windhams
Helping Hands, which just celebrated their
10th year anniversary.
Windham Middle Schoolers sang holiday
favorites beneath the boughs of the massive
pine tree that would soon light up like a
Christmas tree. Cheers lled the air as the
tree was lit. Fathers with their daughters
perched high atop their shoulders had a
birds eye view of the festivities and happy
children chased each other around the
gazebo.
Yuletide Celebration at PFD
Firefghters Normandin, Lennon and Fontanella show their holiday spirit
and joined the St. Patricks choir for a few songs.
Te tree in all its colorful glory!
Folks warm up with their loved ones
at the Boy Scouts bonfre.
Jake Allain-Hannon, 18 months, son of Jen Allain
and Charlie Hannon of Windham
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by Barbara OBrien
Ellen Thibodeau, a parent and Windham resident, made
her rst appearance at a local school board meeting on
December 3, obviously frustrated by some of the issues
involved in the creation of next years
school district budget. Glancing through
the sections of the proposed budget
pertaining to special education expenses,
Thibodeau wondered where the money was
to provide enrichment programs to students
who tested above the norm; those who are
sometimes dubbed as gifted.
I dont feel we do enough for the
students who can do more; at least not until
high school, Thibodeau said. We have
an obligation to challenge them throughout
their education, she said.
While many special education programs are required
through federal and state mandates, similar mandates
do not exist in regard to students who excel and test
signicantly above the norm.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg, who took on that
role this past July 1, informed Thibodeau that a gifted
program was one of the items on the original wish
list submitted by staff members earlier this year, but
had fallen by the wayside due to other more pressing
priorities. It is still on our radar, however, Feneberg
said. It is clearly a program we should have, he told
Thibodeau.
When questioned as to the potential cost of instituting
a gifted program, Feneberg cited a price tag of about
$80,000. It would have to be an integrated approach,
he commented. It would likely be another program on
a cart going from place to place, he explained.
Diane Carpenter, Windham
resident and parent of a high
school student, as well as a
daughter who graduated from
Windham High this past June,
said an enrichment program
did used to exist in the school
district. It was a wonderful
thing, Carpenter stated. The
program apparently fell by the
wayside as student enrollment
increased and classroom space
became less available.
Thibodeau said she plans
to continue her campaign to
reinstitute a gifted program
and will be working with
Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment (CIA) Director
Kori Becht in bringing such a
program back to the Windham
School District. Becht, a former
school principal, now works in
the school administrative unit as
an administrator.
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by Tom Tollefson
Are you in the holiday spirit yet? The Pelham Library is, and on December
3, they helped the rest of the town get into the festive mood with their second
annual tree lighting at 6:30 followed by a hand bell concert from the First
Congregational Church of Pelham. Over 70 residents gathered for the holiday
event.
The library does a really nice job with community events and this is a great
one, Pelham resident Doug Vincent said.
This year, Pelhams Childrens Librarian Debbie Laffond was chosen to do
the honor of lighting the tree. Laffond led everyone in singing a few Christmas
carols before icking the switch.
This is such a warm and friendly community. I felt very fortunate to be
part of this festive gathering of friends, colleagues and patrons, Laffond said.
The Christmas tree stands colorfully lit with strings of lights outside the
library. The Pelham Garden Club donated the ten foot conifer tree last year,
which has grown about two feet since being planted in town.
Its nice to have a tree lighting in a community and there wasnt
one before. This year were lucky to get the bell choir to give Pelham a
central event to get together, said Pelham Public Library Director Corrine
Chronopoulos.
After the tree was lit, residents led into the librarys Ernest Law Reading
Room where there was standing room only for the First Congregational
Church of Pelhams Hand Bell Choir. This is the second year in a row that the
choir has put on a holiday concert at the library.
This is one of our favorite audiences. Its always a warm reception, said
Sharon Hone, Director of the hand bell choir.
The choir performed traditional Christmas songs such as Mary, Did You
Know, and Twelve Days of Christmas.
Theyre very entertaining and people enjoy it. Its different if youve never
heard a bell choir before. Its different in a good way. The rst time I heard
them years ago I was impressed, said Pelham selectman Bill McDevitt, who
came out for the concert.
The First Congregational Church of Pelham Hand Bell Choir has been together
since 1976. They have played at weddings and events in New Hampshire.
Pelham Public Library Lights Up the Holidays
From left: Adult Services Librarian Annie Seiler, Pelham Public
Library Director Corrine Chronopoulos and Childrens Librarian
Debbie Lafond at the Pelham Library Christmas Tree Lighting
Te First Congregational Church of Pelham Hand Bell Choir playing at the Pelham Library
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submitted by Ruth Coole,
Windham Womans Club
Tis the season! It was a fun time for a group of
ladies from Windham Womans Club who lled
45 pretty colored bags with goodies, Christmas
cards from WWC and adorable homemade
snowmen. The bags were delivered December 12
with cheery smiles and a Merry Christmas to
veterans at the VA Medical Center in Manchester.
Thank you to Windham Womans Club Quilt
and Sew group for making the snowmen. Thank
you to Windham Dentist, Richard A. Workman,
DMD, for dental toiletries. All were greatly
appreciated!
It was a heartwarming feeling to bring to the
veterans, men and women, a wonderful and
joyous Christmas! The Windham Womans Club
sponsors the veterans project.
Courtesy photo From left: Nancy Greenberg, Diane Gulden, Mary Rosenberg, Mary Ashburn
and Valerie Bronstein, Co-Chairs veterans project
Bringing Christmas Joy to Veterans
On the night of November 15, Danielle Kostandin, a child
development major from Windham, was one of 50 Colby-Sawyer College
students who attended A Night Without a Dorm in support of National
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Co-sponsored by Colby-
Sawyer Colleges Sociology Club and the Campus Activities Board, the
12-hour event raised awareness about homelessness while collecting
donations for the Concord Cold Weather Shelter.
Navy Seaman Apprentice Thomas C. Anderson, son of Thomas C.
Anderson of Windham and Alice B. Anderson of Pelham, recently
completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great
Lakes, Illinois.
During the eight-week program, Anderson completed a variety of
training which included classroom study and practical instruction
on naval customs, rst aid, reghting, water safety and survival and
shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical
tness.
The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations. This exercise
gives recruits the skills and condence they need to succeed in the eet.
Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of
sacrice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through
the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor,
courage, and commitment. Its distinctly Navy avor was designed to
take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Anderson is a 2012 graduate of Windham High School.
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Police Seek Assistance
submitted by Pelham Police Department
On Sunday, December 8, at approximately 8:45 a.m., members of the
Pelham Police Department responded to the area of Marsh Road and
Mammoth Road for a report of blood found on the pavement. Ofcers
located a signicant amount of blood on the side of Marsh Road. There
was also a painters hat located in the immediate area.
The Pelham police are looking for any information regarding what
took place in the area of 199 Marsh Road. At this point, the preliminary
investigation has led the police to believe that there was a verbal dispute
that had taken place at approximately 2:00 AM in that vicinity. The
police department was not notied about that incident at the time and,
therefore, did not respond to that dispute.
The investigation is ongoing and the police have no reason to believe
that the public is in any danger. Anyone with information is encouraged
to call Sgt. Anne Perriello or Ofcer Brian Barbato at 635-2411.
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Obamacare: Ideology and
Deception over Leadership
On October 1, we saw the roll out by the federal
government of one of the largest income redistribution
and social re-engineering projects in history. By all
accounts it has been a disaster. Government does some
things well. Providing socialized health care is not
one of them. We are now seeing the beginning of the
destruction of our health care system and our individual
freedoms continue to be eroded.
Obamacare was passed without a single bi-partisan
vote, one of the few major social re-engineering
programs in history to have this distinction. Tis was
an early warning sign that the program was in trouble.
By most polls today, the majority of Americans want
the federal government to stay out of the health care
business. I could not agree more.
When we send our elected of cials to Washington to
represent us we should at least expect that they stand
up for all New Hampshire residents, be truthful and,
as in the medical profession, to do no harm. Tose
New Hampshire representatives who cast some of the
deciding votes that allowed Obamacare to become law
violated this trust. Tey chose ideology over doing what
is best for New Hampshire citizens and frankly were
deceptive in pushing this bill through. I doubt any of
them even read the bill.
We were told time and again that if you like your
health care plan you can keep it. False. We were told if
you like your doctor you can keep your doctor. False.
We were told that health care costs would be reduced
by $2,500 per family. False. We were told that the
number of uninsured would be reduced. False. In
fact, to date, over 5 million Americans have lost their
coverage. In New Hampshire 22,000 policies have
been cancelled. Tese numbers are expected to grow.
In New Hampshire we ended up with a single network
provider who immediately excluded 10 of 26 acute care
hospitals in the Granite State. How is that for caring
for our citizens?
Government central planning does not work.
Americans are now saddled with another massive
middle class tax bill, which will have long-term
consequences to our economy and reduce disposable
income even more as we struggle to pay for free health
care. When our representatives cast a vote in our
name, the least we should expect is that those votes be
an informed vote and that we are told the truth. At the
end of the day, votes have consequences. When you
start tinkering with something as personal as health care
you better know what youre talking about. At election
time, remember who gave this health care and fnancial
disaster to us.
John Deyermond, Pelham
Windhams Annual Tree Lighting
a Great Success
On Saturday, December 7, 2013, the Town of
Windham celebrated the annual tree lighting festivities.
Te event was a great success, thanks to everyone who
contributed.
Tank you to: Belinda and Ralph Sinclair, Jay
Yennaco, Bruce Breton, Al Letizio, Police Captain Mike
Caron, Fire Chief Tom McPherson, Jean Manthorne,
Kim Monterio, Mary Johnson, Dave Vafdes, Tom Case,
Paul Lutz and Kelly Yucupicio.
Tank you also to: Salem High School Marching
Band and Color Guard, Windham Middle School
Chorus, Convenient MD, Chunkys, Delahuntys,
Dennis Senibaldi, Windham Community Band,
Windham Police Department, Windham Fire
Department, Windham Maintenance Department,
WCTV, Windham Girl Scouts, Windham Boy Scouts,
Woof Woof Professional Dog Services, Windhams
Helping Hands, Rebekah Kay Photography, Fences
Unlimited/Te Stove Shoppe, and the Windham
Presbyterian Church.
On behalf of the Town of Windham, I wish you all a
very happy and healthy holiday season.
Cheryl Haas, Recreation Coordinator, Windham
Local Businesses and Non-Proft
Organizations Beneft from
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Te Second Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
was a great opportunity to work on those holiday
shopping lists while supporting local businesses and
non-proft organizations. We had 50 vendors and over
200 adults and kids attend the event and we raised $820
for Windham Helping Hands, $287 for Family Promise
of Greater Rockingham County, $95 and a box of food
for Shepard Pantry and $249 for the Jaguar Community
Alliance, as well as educating those in attendance about
these community groups.
Raf e donations were provided by the following
local businesses: Anakalia SUP, Currier Homes
of Windham, Usborne Books & More, Danielle
Bustamante Photography, Te Happy Hippy, Black
Moose Country Store, Corporate Relief, Susan Creacy,
Crystal Hills Water Systems, Te Epicures Jar, Fitness
for Life Worksite Wellness, Mary Kay Cosmetics,
Mary Lous Collectibles, Mas Italian Biscotti, Massage
Chi Holistic Fitness Center, MW Solutions LLC,
Napa East Wine Lounge & Shop, Outsourced Elf
Gift Wrapping, Paint Party LLC, Debbie Pitocchelli,
Windham Crossing Learning Center, Connie Plourde,
Rodan & Fields, Sensationally Sweet Bakery, Stella &
Dot, Sweet Chocolate RSVP, Tastefully Simple, Tamer
Photography, Tupperware, Windham Pilates, Silpada
Designs, Simply Stunning Inc, Canobie Lake Veterinary
Hospital, Training Efects & Creative Fitness for
Woman, Golden Crane, Pool Tables Unlimited, Dance
Connection, and Knottyboys Embroidery & Crafts.
Tank you to Windham Crossing Learning
Center, Windham Crossing Church, Bill Rockwell
of Burlington Self-Storage and Danielle Bustamante
Photography for your help in making the event even
better this year. A special thank you to Mimi Kolodziej,
Heather Dodge, Ralph Valentine, Al Letizio, the
maintenance staf at Windham High School and high
school student volunteers for your help to ensure that
the set-up, clean-up and event itself went smoothly.
Laura Scott, Community Development Director,
Windham
Windhams Helping Hands
Grateful to an Amazing
Community
Windhams Helping Hands is so thankful to be a
part of such a generous community. All four schools;
Golden Brook, Windham Center, Windham Middle
and Windham High School participated in a student
driven food drive. Together, they collected more than
10,000 pounds of various food items to be distributed
throughout Windham for the Tanksgiving holiday.
Each school weighed their items and Windham Middle
School came out on top with a whopping 5,300-plus
pounds! Te donations were checked for date codes
at school level by the Wolverines and other student
volunteers. Once collected, the terrifc Windham
frefghters transported the food to Windham Searles
Chapel where it was sorted and boxed by the Windham
Womans Club and Veterans from American Legion Post
109, as well as WHH members. Jay Moltenbrey moved
tables with the Hebert family and town employees
helped with table setups.
Tank you to the many individuals and groups
involved each year to make this such a successful event!
Windhams Helping Hands is truly grateful.
Patti Letizio on behalf of all WHH Board Members,
Windham
Foreign Exchange Students Seek
Host Families in Pelham
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
has been a leading exchange program in the U.S. for
64 years and sponsors over 1,500 exchange students
annually from all over the world. Our mission is to
help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge,
and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent
and culturally diverse world. Cultural immersion
allows students and their host families to gain a personal
understanding of another culture. As a CIEE host
family, you will give a young exchange student the
opportunity to discover America through your eyes,
as well as open a window to a diferent culture in your
home. Most importantly, students and families build
relationships that can last forever.
CIEE is looking for families at Pelham High School
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The Jaguars battled through the 2013 season to earn a 12th seed
in the NHIAA Division II Championship Tournament. Despite
their low seed, Windham entered the tournament playing their best
basketball of the season and winning nine of their nal fourteen
games. Windham upset the fth seed to push all the way into the
quarternal round of the tournament. It appeared the Jags might will
their way to victory for the rest of the postseason.
Then, as abrupt as a ash of
lightning, their season was over. Just
like the way lightning leaves its image
ickering in the eyes long after its
gone, the thoughts about what could
have been for the Windham High
School boys basketball team continue
to linger after that nal game. Oyster
River, the 13th seed, eliminated
Windham and ended their postseason
hopes.
Head Coach Todd Steffanides was
proud with his teams gutsy effort that
led to a second-half of the season
resurgence and a 10-10 record. He
believes the 2014 season could
be even better. We believe we
can be one of the top eight teams
in our division, said Steffanides.
Hopefully, that will put us in a good
position to make a run in the playoffs
and get to UNH. The semi-nals
and nals games will be played at the
University of New Hampshire.
Windham is expecting senior
Andrew Lowman, a returning captain,
to help lead his team to UNH. Along
with Lowman, David Carbonello is
also expected to have a strong season
for the Jaguars. Im hoping they
(Lowman and Carbonello) are going
to anchor us on offense and defense,
said Steffanides. Tucker Lippold, a returning starter that Steffanides
hoped would be able to contribute immediately, will miss the start
of the season as he suffered a broken wrist during an open gym a
couple of weeks ago.
On Friday evening, December 6, the Windham High School Boys
Basketball squad travelled to Alvirne High School to compete in the
two-day Coaches for a Cause preseason jamboree hosted by New
Horizons. The Coaches for a Cause jamboree raised funds and
support for New Horizons, based in Manchester. New Horizons
operates soup kitchens, food pantries and homeless shelters for the
community. The Jaguars played the Division I Salem High School.
Despite pushing the Blue Devils to the brink, Windham lost, 67-64,
to Salem.
I thought we worked hard. We dug ourselves in a hole early but I
was really proud of the way we came back. We didnt let that decit
dictate the rest of the game. I was proud of our effort to battle back,
said Head Coach Todd Steffanides. Were never happy to lose any
competition, but I think well be able to take this opportunity and
learn from it, grow from it and get better.
The Jaguars fell behind after the rst quarter, 16-13, despite
impressive opening scores from seniors Tyler Masone, Andrew
Lowman and junior David Carbonello.
Tyler Masone was a pretty strong player for us offensively, said
Steffanides. Andrew Lowman did a good job rebounding. Those
are our two good returners and we expect that from them.
The second quarter belonged to Windham. Lowman, Carbonello
and Masone all worked together along with sophomore Marco
Allanach and junior Mark Shamon to push ahead of the Blue Devils.
The Jaguars took the 34-28 lead and held it through the end of the
half.
Salem responded by battling back in the third quarter but by
sending Jaguars to the foul line almost constantly, Windham
maintained the 49-45 lead through three quarters of play. It was not
until the fourth and nal quarter that the lead was lost and regained
many times by both teams. It was an exciting, back-and-forth
struggle in the fourth quarter.
With six and a half minutes remaining in the game, Salem took the
52-51 lead but surrendered it to Windham less than twenty seconds
later. Windham went ahead, 64-63, with a 1:20 left in the game but
could not cling on to the win. Salem scored four unanswered points
to grab the nal lead and the victory, 67-64, over the Jaguars.
As much as any hard-fought loss stings, Steffanides understands
that his squad will grow from the defeat. With one scrimmage
remaining before the start of the regular season, the Jaguars will be
hard at work to become a playoff-bound team.
At the event, awareness was also raised for McKenzie Lowe, 12,
a New Hampshire girl with a DIPG brain tumor, whose family is
requesting a compassionate use exception from the FDA to allow
treatment with a medication that has seen success against the type
of tumor she is currently battling. To sign the petition in support of
McKenzie, you can visit Change.org (http://chn.ge/1d3F9oJ).
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The Windham Endowment for the Fine Arts was established
several years ago, about the same time that the new high school
became a reality. Since that time, the non-prot organization has
raised and donated many thousands of dollars.
The latest idea for fundraising was presented by endowment
member Diane Carpenter, during the Windham School Board
meeting, on December 4. In order to help raise money for high
school band and chorus students to participate in a trip to New York
City next year, including a performance at the renowned Carnegie
Hall, the Windham Endowment suggested a matching gift program.
According to Carpenter, for each $1 donated during the December
11 and 12 band and chorus holiday concerts, Windham Endowment
matched the donation with another dollar, up to a maximum of
$1,000. The concerts, themselves, were available to the public free
of charge.
School board members accepted the matching gift concept
unanimously, by a vote of 5 to 0. Voting to approve the idea were
Chairman Michael Joanis, Vice-Chairman Stephanie Wimmer and
school board members Jerome Rekart, Michelle Farrell and Dennis
Senibaldi.
School board members also accepted a $1,500 donation to
the Windham High School Boys Basketball program from local
resident Todd Stefanitis. The money was raised during a recreational
basketball program held this past summer.
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg also had some good news for
school board members and the community-at-large. During the
school districts annual food drive, held November 12 to November
22 at all four local schools, students collected approximately 8,000
pounds of food to be shared with those in need. While all schools
did a commendable job, Feneberg said, the top collector was once
again Windham Middle School, where students brought in 5,300
pounds of non-perishable foods.
Home-Baked with Love and Allergen Free
Carol Phaneuf making dough
by Bob Gibbs
When Jill Robbins 18-month-old son, Bradley, became sick after
his rst meal of eggs their pediatrician immediately thought it was
a food allergy. After tests, Bradley was diagnosed with allergy to
eggs, milk, and soy. These are three of the major allergens that
make up 90 percent of the food allergies in the United States.
Ms. Robbins, a clinical psychologist, knew that issues such as
food allergies could isolate children. Excluding these children from
socializing where food is served can make them feel different from
other children. These serious and often life-threatening allergies
have a way of taking a lot of pleasure out of a family when it comes
to social occasions. The children can be afraid to eat anything and
the parents are always on edge watching what their children may
consume or just come into contact with.
After Bradley was diagnosed with food allergies, Jill set out to
make fun foods for Bradley and others to consume that would help
to include everyone in the fun. With no baking experience, she
set out to make an allergen free mufn. After many months, and
many admitted failures, she nally made a mufn that her family
enjoyed. This mufn was made from whole foods and was totally
allergen free.
Once she had her breakthrough with her rst creation, she
continued to come up with creations and recipes that her son
could eat and that everyone would enjoy. She ended up putting all
of her recipes into a book, Allergen Free Baking Cookbook. Her
book is lled with helpful party recipes for parents to use when
they are planning a childs birthday party.
Her original goal was to help her son and other children with
food allergies. Robbins has turned this into a growing business
selling products all over the country and recently into Canada.
Her company is HomeFree, LLC and is located in Windham. Her
corporate kitchen and ofce are allergen free. Everyone working
and visiting the establishment must wear a special suit with a hair
net and must change into clean footwear before entering into the
main building. Special lters also clean the air of any allergens
that are likely to enter the kitchen area.
Her staff carefully measures out the ingredients for the products.
The ingredients all come from suppliers that Ms. Robbins has
personally researched. HomeFrees suppliers must guarantee that
their operation is also allergen free. Machines form the cookies
to exact dimensions. Products are cooked at a precise time and
temperature in a large oven that rotates the products on large racks
that are rolled in and out of the oven.
HomeFree has recently become a certied B corporation.
This is a certication issued to for-prot companies that have
proved to show a high social and environmental performance.
HomeFree regularly makes charitable donations and uses as much
green packaging as is available. Some of the packaging used by
HomeFree comes from Two C Pack out of Nashua.
HomeFree now produces several avors of cookies in various
sizes and packing. The products can be found in many of the
large grocery stores in the Southern New Hampshire area. The
products are also beginning to appear in school systems. Recently,
the Derry school system added the cookies to their school menu.
Also, restaurants such as T-Bones and Cactus Jacks have added
HomeFree products to their childrens menu.
Ms. Robbins wanted to emphasize that her products are to
help children with allergies to be included in everyday children
activities. Research has found that one in thirteen children have
some sort of food allergy. With this many children having food
issues, there are a lot of children who may be suffering from self-
esteem issues. These allergen free products can be a great way to
help them keep a sense of being a part of the group.
If you have a child with food allergies, Ms. Robbins suggests
being your childs advocate at their school. Tell the administration
that there are allergen free products on the market and to read
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by Gloria Lavoie
Mark McCabe, Senior Vice Commander
and the rest of John H. Hargreaves
Memorial VFW Post 10722 recently
celebrated their thirtieth anniversary. The
Post was instituted on September 13, 1983
and has been an asset to the Community of
Pelham ever since.
A celebration attended by over 150
people was held, in conjunction with
Kathryn Blais, a senior girl scout working
on her Gold Award project. Kate created a
DVD outlining the history of the Post and
interviewed several Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) members who shared their
thoughts. Members brought their families
and everyone had a fantastic time. Two
members, Joe Norkiewicz and John
Woodbury, were both presented with
their medals, earned by their service in
Operation Blue Bat in Beirut, Lebanon in
1958, by Naval Ofcer Dave Kenney and
Steve Monieo, Veterans Affairs for Senator
Kelly Ayotte who thanked them for their
service.
The Post is named after the late John
Hargreaves, Pelham resident, Army ofcer
and past commander, whose wife, Anne,
still resides in Pelham. Anne Hargreaves
was considered a very special guest at the
anniversary celebration, as she was able to
attend and see how her husbands efforts
have grown over the past 30 years into a
vibrant, involved VFW Post.
Hargreaves fought in three wars. His
license plate on his car read 3WARS. He
fought World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
He attacked veterans issues with a lot of
gusto and strength from the heart, said
McCabe.
The Post has experienced some slow
growth through the past 30 years. As Post
Commander, McCabe has experienced
membership nearly double in number over
the past four years. He prides his Post
on being completely non-alcoholic and
non-smoking. Veterans want this more
than ever. The old guy sitting at the bar
telling war stories is really a misnomer
and a stereotype. Veterans enjoy support
from fellow veterans and too often beer
companies make it easy to turn things into
something else, McCabe stated. People
tell us that they enjoy our Post, he added.
A very patriotic McCabe, who celebrated
his birthday on Veterans Day, said, I tell
people, I was born with patriotism, being
born on Veterans Day. Its special to me,
he said. I would do another 20 years.
Camaraderie comes from the heart, he
added. He wished that more Americans,
namely parents and their children, would
come to the ceremonies that his Post
performs to show them the sacrices that
were made in this country to protect their
freedom. He was looking forward to the
sunset ceremony that would be held later
that day. His main focus is to continue
to pay tribute to veterans and honor their
sacrices. Lest we forget, he often says.
As one of the smallest posts in the state
of New Hampshire, the Post has earned
Best of the State and All American status
nationally, which is the highest award, for
their service to the community. The Post
hosts themed dinners once a month, ice
cream socials and remain very involved
in the community. The Post is a clean,
smoke-free building which has provided
a safe place for community groups to use
and that greatly pleases McCabe. The
Post has evolved itself. Weve brought
community service to a new level. From
July to October, we have submitted 127
reports; the next closest post in the state,
Nashua, had 95. We could have submitted
even more. Were out-performing huge
Posts. Were very proud of our members
for going out and doing things in the
community at large. They are the ones we
should be singing praises about; theyre the
ones that give up their time. You can do
whatever you want with your time, whether
you want to sit around watching a Red Sox
game or a Bruins game at night or whether
you want to get out and give back to your
community, that is what makes me proudest
of our members. A very good percentage
of our members are contributing and every
little bit helps. Thats what matters most,
said McCabe.
We like to stay partnered with as many
organizations in the community as we
can. We post events on our bulletin board
outside at the entrance for the businesses
and organizations that we work with so
people can see that. I cant be more proud
of our Post, McCabe said.
Ray Lausier, a veteran and member who
joined in the past year after his wife passed
away, spoke warmly of the Post. They
welcomed me with open arms. Everyone
here has been so friendly. It has been great.
I didnt know what I would do with myself
and my time after my wife passed away. I
spent half my life with her. These people
are amazing and I am really having a great
time getting to know everyone. I just cant
say enough nice things about everyone
here.
Friday, December 13 &
Saturday, December 14
There will be a holiday production
of Its a Wonderful Life in Sherburne
Hall (inside Pelham Town Hall) on Friday
at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m., as
produced by the Fellowship Bible Church of
Methuen, MA. Come with the family and enjoy
a lovely traditional holiday story as performed
by the young actors of this group. Tickets will be
available at the door for a price of $5/person and
refreshments will be available as well. Make time
to join in and make this a family tradition! If you
have questions, you may contact the church at
(978) 688-7184.
Sunday, December 15
The Windham Community Bands
conclude the 2013 season with their
Eighth Annual Holiday Concert from 2
to 4 p.m. at Windham High School. The
public is invited to take a break from the holiday
hustle and bustle, enjoy the music, and relax at
this festive event. All three Windham Community
Bands groups - Flute Ensemble, Concert Band,
and Swing Band will present beautiful music for
the holiday season.
The Flute Ensemble will perform in the
lobby starting at 1:40 p.m. and again during
intermission. At 2 p.m., holiday tunes swing-
style will be served up in the auditorium by the
Windham Swing Band. Refreshments and desserts
provided by band members will be available
during intermission. The concert will conclude
with the Windham Concert Band and Santa Claus
leading a sing-along. A $5 donation is requested
of adults for the benet of the bands. Children
and students are free. For more information,
contact David Howard at 965-3842 or david@
windhamcommunitybands.org.
The New Greeley Singers of Pelham Annual
Holiday Concert, Music in the Winter Air, 3
p.m., First Congregational Church, 3 Main St.,
Pelham. It will uplift you, entertain you, perhaps
inspire you, and if you are not already there,
will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit. This
years annual holiday concert will include songs
ranging all the way from a 1950s-style Doo-
Wop Christmas, to the magical Walking in the
Air from The Snowman, to the spiritual Goin
to Bethlehem, to the all-time classic Hallelujah
Chorus from Handels Messiah. The chorus
will be joined this year by the Merrimack Valley
Flute Choir. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5
for children 12 and under and are available at
the door. To obtain tickets in advance, or for
more information, call Helen at (978) 453-9982,
e-mail ngsingers@gmail.com, or visit our website
newgreeleysingers.com.
Light refreshments will be served after the
concert in the churchs Fellowship Hall to give the
singers and audience a chance to visit with each
other. Dont miss this wonderful opportunity to
support a local chorus and to enjoy some really
great holiday music!
Monday, December 16
Celebrate with Joy! The English
Handbell Choir from the First
Congregation Church in Pelham will
perform seasonal music at the Nesmith
Library 8 Fellows Road in Windham at 7 p.m.
This years holiday program is entitled Celebrate
with Joy and includes such favorites as Carole of
the Bells and White Christmas.
Wednesday, December 18
Secret Shopper Event for preschooler
through elementary school children
hosted by the Windham Police
Association from 5 to 8 p.m. at the
Windham High School. This community event is
the beginning of several we hope to host for the
coming year.
Let your child experience the joy of giving this
Holiday Season in a safe, educational and fun
environment. Once your child steps into our
Shoppe, they will be greeted by a WPA Volunteer
who will offer to help them stay within their
budget and make gift selections for everyone on
their list. You can join in the fun by helping your
child choose who they will surprise with a gift
and suggest ways for them to earn extra holiday
money. Elementary School students will go home
with a red holiday yer and an envelope to secure
their earnings and have a record of who to buy
for. If you do not have an elementary school
student, make one with your little shopper. All
items range in price from 25 cents to $12 with 80
percent being $4 and under. We all hope to see
you there!
Pelham Parks and Recreation is offering a free
yoga class for any adult wishing to give it a try. It
will be held with our certied Yoga Fit instructor
Heidi Weishaar at Pelham Senior Center, 8
Nashua Road in Pelham on, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
No experience, equipment or dress required;
come in any comfortable clothing. Bring a water
bottle and oor mat if possible. Let us know if
you plan to attend. A 7-week yoga session is
open now for registration with classes on Monday
and Wednesday nights starting January 6. Forms
are available at our town hall ofce, at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation, or you may register
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Email
recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721
with any questions.
Friday, December 20
Heritage Baptist Church in Windham
is sharing Bethlehems Child with the
community. Youre invited to experience
the Christmas story in word and song, with
light refreshments to follow. The program takes
place at 7 p.m. at Heritage, 108 Rockingham Rd.,
Windham. To nd out more, just call 765-
4000 or visit www.hbcnh.org.
Friday, December 20 &
Saturday, December 21
This Christmas season at Crossroads promises
to be magical! On Friday and Saturday at 7
p.m. a magical musical drama entitled The
Magic Returns will take place! The night will
be lled with fun, energetic Christmas music,
magical Christmas characters that we all love and
a message to warm the heart of even the Grinch
... in fact the Grinch will be there! The evening is
family friendly and no price to attend and no price
to share in the hundreds of Christmas Cookies
and gallons of Hot Chocolate that will be served
during the evening! Join us this Christmas Season
for a magical season and evening! Nursery care
for ages 3 and under will be available!
Crossroads Church 43 Atwood Road in Pelham;
635-1556; www.OurCrossroadsChurch.com.
Monday, December 30
Second Annual Teen Read-a-Thon
at the Nesmith Library. Looking for
something fun to do over the school
vacation? Come join us for fun, food,
drinks and good reading. The Nesmith Library
is sponsoring a teen Read-a-Thon to benet the
Shepherds Pantry on. Teens age 12-19 can drop
in anytime between 3 and 7 p.m. for a bite to eat
and spend some time reading to raise money for
charity. Read books, magazines, e-books, comics
- anything you want! Just read! Stay for a half
hour or the entire four hours. Its up to you.
Community service hours have been approved
for WHS students, so bring your forms with you.
Tuesday, January 7
Affordable Care Act Sign-Up
Session with PPNNE. At 10:30 a.m., a
representative from Planned Parenthood
of Northern New England will be at the
Pelham Public Library to assist people in signing
up within the Insurance Marketplace, established
by the Affordable Care Act. As the federally
certied Healthcare Navigator for the State of
New Hampshire, PPNNE is able to answer any
questions you may have about the ACA as well
as actively help you to sign up for new insurance
within the federal marketplace. To sign up for
this event, call the Pelham Public Library at 635-
7581. Space is limited register today. For more
information about events at the Pelham Public
Library, visit http://pelhampubliclibrary.org.
Friday, January 10 & Tuesday, January 14
Learn the Basics of E-Readers. Are
you expecting an e-Reader from Santa
this holiday season, but still not quite
sure how you will like it? The Pelham
Public Library is offering two E-Reader Basics
courses to help you learn how to use your new
device as well as access e-books available through
New Hampshire Downloadable Books. The
classes will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. and
Tuesday at 6 p.m. Sign up early space is
limited! Bringing your own e-Reader is highly
recommended. To sign-up for this class, call 635-
7581. Must have valid Pelham Library Card to
sign up.
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Crossroads Church, 43 Atwood Road, Pelham
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Services - 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
First Congregational Church of Pelham UCC,
3 Main Street, Pelham
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Family Worship - 6:30 p.m.
Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service -
10:30 p.m.
Saint Patricks Parish, 12 Main Street, Pelham
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Childrens Mass - 4 p.m.
Mass - 7 p.m.
Midnight Mass
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Mass - 9:30 a.m.
St. Matthews Parish, 2 Searles Road,
Windham
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Masses - 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Mass - 10 a.m.
Windham Presbyterian Church, 1 Church
Road, Windham
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Kids Christmas Service - 5 p.m.
Contemporary Christmas Service - 6:30 p.m.
Traditional Service - 8 p.m.
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WHS - Twelve Angry
Jurors December 19-21
submitted by Sophie Gandler,
Theatre Producer, Windham High School
Twelve people enter a room. Twelve people leave. While inside,
they decide the fate of a human life.
Twelve Angry Jurors, a tense and gripping drama, unfolds in a
jury deliberation room where twelve jurors must reach a verdict in
a homicide trial. A young man has been accused of murdering his
own father. These jurors are strangers to each other, but now, as they
face the prospect of sending this young man to the electric chair,
they must confront their deepest prejudices, fears and beliefs about
right and wrong. The case initially appears obvious to all but one
juror, who raises questions that turn the everyday chore of jury duty
into a high-stakes, captivating drama.
Windham High School Theater Company will present Twelve
Angry Jurors from December 19 to 21, with performances at 7 p.m.
on Thursday, December 19 and Friday, December 20 and a nal
performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21.
Director Jake Simard, a 2012 graduate of WHS, well remembered
for his own performances in Phantom of the Opera and The Drowsy
Chaperone, has returned to helm this production. Leading a cast
composed of both veteran high school performers and fresh new
talent, Simard brings an actors emotional and psychological insight
to his direction. These qualities are essential, because in this play,
opinions and interpretations are the only thing between an accused
murderer and a guilty verdict.
The play was originally written by Reginald Rose as a 1954
teleplay called Twelve Angry Men and adapted into a stage play of
the same name in 1955. The themes of justice and conscience are
as relevant today as they were 58 years ago. Simard has chosen to
stage this production as Twelve Angry Jurors, including both men
and women in order to draw upon the full talent pool of Windham
High School. In the 1957 lm adaptation of Twelve Angry Men,
Henry Fonda starred as Juror #8. However, Windham High School
Theaters production is very much an ensemble piece and not a star
vehicle. In Simards take on the play, every juror is essential at every
moment: one vote changed from guilty to innocent - or vice versa -
could mean life or death.
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at Windham High Being Proposed
by Barbara OBrien
Windham High School has been operational for less than ve
full years, but SAU 95 administrators are already recommending
that the six dean positions be eliminated and replaced by
several directors. Deans are comparable to department
heads at many high schools.
We want this to be the rst step in a long-term goal; to do
incrementally; not to make a radical change, Superintendent
Winfried Feneberg told school board members.
First on the suggested list of replacement positions is a
Director of Guidance, who would oversee kindergarten through
twelfth grade. Likewise is a proposed director of ne arts,
who would also be responsible for all 12 grades, including
kindergarten. Feneberg emphasized the importance of making
these positions all-encompassing to ensure a true vertical
alignment of the curriculum. We are looking for content
experts, Feneberg said.
Other proposed changes include creating directors of math,
science, English and social studies; each would be responsible
for grades 6 through 12. These would each be one position,
Feneberg said, but not necessarily held by only one person.
In addition to their roles as directors, each of these people
would also be teaching a few classes at either the high school or
Windham Middle School.
One of the major changes proposed is that these individual
directors would not be part of the bargaining unit; they would
be considered administrators, and as such, would be able to
evaluate and serve as mentors for teaching staff within their
areas of expertise. These individuals would be required to work
on a year-round basis.
The maximum estimated cost for making this transition would
be approximately $246,000, but there could be offsetting
savings depending on the qualications of the person taking
the job versus the salary of the person currently holding the
deans position. The deans who are currently employed will not
automatically be transferred to the new job of director, although
they can certainly apply. The hiring process will be an open
one, Feneberg said. We want to nd the best candidates that
we possibly can.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi was the most
outspoken against the proposal, saying he believes that Kori
Becht, the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (CIA)
Director for the SAU should be taking on these responsibilities
of evaluating teachers. In the middle school and high school,
alone, there are 137 teachers. We need more teachers, not
more administrators, Senibaldi said. Id rather hire a new
science teacher.
School board Chairman Michael Joanis said this proposal was
always the intent since the high school opened in September
2009. We are a K-12 school district, said Vice-Chairman
Stephanie Wimmer. We need to have an aligned curriculum,
she added. We need to implement a structure like this to make
it happen. Its overkill, Senibaldi argued. Its the existing
administrations job to evaluate teachers, he said. I believe
Kori Becht can do the job as it is!
Superintendent Feneberg took exception with Senibaldis
comments. This district is extremely lean [in administrators]
compared to other school districts of similar size, Feneberg
said. We need to look down the road ve to 10 years. This is
just step one.
When the school board reconvened on December 3 and
brought up the topic again, some changes had been made to the
proposal. Rather than institute all the director positions at the
same time, Feneberg was recommending that it be done over
a two-year period. The rst year of the transition from dean to
director would include guidance, ne arts, science and math.
The second year of the proposal would include English and
social studies. The original estimated cost of $246,000 would
be reduced to about $107,000 for the rst year of the proposal.
It really depends on who you hire, Feneberg said. The cost
could be substantially less.
As for the people holding the existing dean positions,
Feneberg commented, You cannot make the assumption that
these six people will merely change positions. There has to be
a selection process, he said; one that is open and competitive.
You cannot assume that anyones salary will remain the same as
it is now. Some may see pay cuts; while others may see a pay
increase, Feneberg explained.
As for Senibaldis comment about Becht handling the
evaluation job as part of her duties, Feneberg said of the newly
proposed directorships, We are not creating four mini-Koris.
Becht is employed through the SAU. Her position was created
when the job of assistant superintendent was eliminated last
year.
While supportive of the switch to directorships, rather than
retaining the deans, school board member Michelle Farrell
emphasized the importance of these individuals continuing
to teach students and to routinely participate in professional
development opportunities. Referring to the cost
of the transition, Farrell said, I dont feel its a huge
nancial hardship to test out the concept.
Wimmer agreed that it seemed to be a good idea
to roll out the changes gradually, and then tweak
the process as it develops. I have faith in the
administrations recommendations, Wimmer said.
Senibaldi continued to insist that the school district
is administratively top-heavy and asked that any
changes be deferred for at least one year. Id rather
see the money go to teaching staff, Senibaldi said.
This would provide more direct response to the kids.
Feneberg reminded Senibaldi that these directors
would also be teaching students directly.
School board member Jerome Rekart agreed with
the administrations recommendation, saying that the
transition in duties would make our teachers even
better. This is not just about evaluating teachers, but
mentoring them as well, Rekart stated. Teaching is
a science, it evolves. Chairman Mike Joanis said he
believes the benets of the concept outweigh the cost.
Referring to Senibaldis contention that the
administration is top-heavy, Rekart disagreed,
based on current State standards, which call for one
administrator for every 500 students.
Despite the arguments put forth by other school
board members, Senibaldi continued to insist
that administrators hadnt sharpened their pencils
sufciently in making budget cuts. I feel the pencil
has been dulled, he said. Thats how I see it,
adding that he feels there is a better mousetrap to
consider.
Its a pretty sharp pencil, Feneberg said. This is
what we are proposing and this is what we believe
in. This is part of our long-term strategy, he said.
We will remain conservative, but we need to go in
the right direction.
After further discussion, which only became more
heated, particularly between Wimmer and Senibaldi,
school board members voted 4 to 1 to support the
administrations proposal. Voting in favor were
Chairman Michael Joanis, Vice-Chairman Stephanie
Wimmer and board members Jerome
Rekart and Michelle Farrell. The only
negative vote was from board member
Dennis Senibaldi. I dont really care
what the rest of you do; just do what
you want, Senibaldi said.
The school budget will be discussed
once again at the next school board
meeting, on Tuesday, December 17,
beginning at 7 p.m. at Windham
High School. Public input will be
permitted.
Windham Fire Chief Supports
Municipal Water
submitted by Al Letizio, Jr.
Susan Denopoulis, Windham Economic Development Committee member, spoke with Windham Fire
Chief Tom McPherson recently about municipal water and the request for monies for a water supply
study. Chief McPherson said current water sources for ghting res are underground cisterns, tanker
trucks, tanker trucks supplied via mutual aid and re ponds. There are a lot of positives to bringing
municipal water to Windham. Insurance cost for properties which are within a certain distance to
municipal water is lower. Underground cisterns, which add to development costs and require long term
maintenance, can be eliminated.
Sprinkler systems are more efcient, less expensive and more dependable. We would withdraw less
water from our groundwater and aquifers, therefore providing more protection of those valuable, natural
resources.
The Chief went on to say For many businesses looking into coming to Windham, lack of a reliable
water source keeps them away. I am in full support of completing a water supply study and I support
bringing municipal water to Windham. Municipal water is the way to go.
The Windham Economic Development Committee: keeping you informed and remaining dedicated to
enhancing the vitality of the local economy to balance the tax base for all Windham residents. Visit us on
line at: www.windhamnewhampshire.com/committees/economic-development-committee.
Kenyan Villagers Now Have
Access to Clean Water
submitted by Marjorie Burdette
As a result of the collection
taken during Lent at Windham
Presbyterian Church (WPC),
two villages in Kenya now have
access to clean water from newly
repaired wells. Both villages,
Angola and Ebukara, had been
getting water from unprotected
springs, as much as a kilometer
from their homes. Villagers,
mostly farmers and poultry raisers,
had been suffering from diarrhea
and dehydration. Living Water
carried out the well repairs in June
and September.
One villager commented The
spring water which is our old
source have early meals with water
nearby. Thank you.
During Lent, the WPC community decided to forgo such items as morning coffee, candy or an entire
lunch, setting aside this money for the well repair. One hundred thirty families now have clean water
close to home. Water committees have been formed to care for the wells. Living Water is available in the
event of well failure.
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In what is becoming a perennial question
around this time of year, as town ofcials in
Windham work toward putting together a town
operating budget for the upcoming year, Dave
Poulson, Director of the Solid Waste Department,
is trying to convince selectmen to eliminate the
acceptance of construction and demolition (C&D)
materials from the town-owned facility.
Nobody seems to dispute the fact that
eliminating the acceptance of these C&D
materials would save taxpayers a large
chunk of money, but selectmen worry about
inconveniencing residents. According to Poulson,
approximately $77,000 per year for the past nine
years could have been saved if C&D materials
had not been accepted at the local transfer
station. This coming year alone, the operating
budget includes a proposed $97,000 for the
towns disposal of construction and demolition
materials.
Poulson told selectmen that the cost of
handling these generally unwieldy materials and
the high cost of shipping them to a disposal site is
problematic. There are no quantity restrictions,
at the Windham facility, Poulson said, noting
the signicant amounts of concrete, sheetrock,
shingles and disassembled structures, including
entire storage sheds. Disposal of these materials
costs Windham taxpayers $72.50 per ton; more
than it costs to get rid of ordinary household
waste.
Poulson also questions how much of this
material is actually from properties in Windham.
Theres no way to know the origin of these
materials, yet all Windham taxpayers are paying
the bill, whether they use the service or not,
he said. Poulson said it is his belief that 75%
of those bringing construction and demolition
materials to the transfer station are abusers.
In light of selectmens refusal to even consider
eliminating the acceptance of C&D materials,
Poulson proposed creating a voucher system
or, at least a quantity limit, recommending the
issuance of two vouchers per resident per year,
with a limit of 500 pounds per voucher. Poulson
recommended charging a $25 fee for the issuance
of C&D vouchers. When selectmen demurred
from creating a voucher system, Poulson asked
that the C&D budget be set with a ceiling of
$35,000 per year. Both Derry and Hooksett
charge residents bringing C&D materials to their
facilities, Poulson said, charging between $72
and $100 for such disposal. The Town of Salem
already has a voucher system for handling these
materials, he said. Very few communities are
accepting these materials at no cost, Poulson
noted.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger said, The
purpose of the transfer station is to provide a
place for residents to dispose of waste. Thats
one of the reasons residents pay taxes, he
continued. This is one of the services provided
by this town. I dont see it any differently
than eating an apple and throwing the core in
the trash, Hohenberger stated. Construction
and demolition materials are not considered
garbage by denition, Poulson explained.
You wouldnt put it out on the curb for refuse
collection.
Poulson said he does believe in providing
public service and that is what he feels he does
as director of the towns solid waste department.
Im just trying to save the town money, Poulson
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Selectmens chairman Phil LoChiatto said he
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saving taxpayers money. Selectmen did suggest,
however, that Poulson attempt to come up with
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the site.
Should Construction Materials Be Eliminated
from Windham Transfer Station?
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson is putting forth two capital
improvement plan (CIP) requests for 2014; a new ambulance and the
replacement of an aerial re truck.
Both pieces of apparatus would be put forth to voters as separate warrant
articles this coming March.
McPherson said the replacement of one of the departments ambulances is
scheduled as part of a 12-year cycle. The estimated cost would be $220,000
and could be obtained through a three-year lease/purchase agreement, with
the ambulance being owned by the Town of Windham at the conclusion of
the lease.
As for replacing the existing aerial ladder truck, which was not new when
Windham purchased it, McPherson has put in for a federal grant that would
pay for 95 percent of the $850,000 price tag for a new engine, leaving
taxpayers with a bill of only $42,500 (5%). McPherson said he hopes to
receive an answer on the grant application within the near future. Windham
was successful in 2006 in obtaining a 3,000 gallon tanker through a similar
grant. The grant that McPherson has recently applied for
includes all equipment needed for the truck, as well as
training for reghters.
As for the need for a new replacement ambulance, McPherson noted
that 75 percent of the calls received by the re department are emergency
medical service incidents. The ambulances are on the road almost
constantly, Chief McPherson said. Plans are that the oldest of the three
existing ambulances will be retired from service.
We have a very good vehicle maintenance program in-house, which
allows more years of service than might ordinarily be anticipated,
McPherson said. The capital improvement plan committee has designated
the re departments CIP requests as urgent.
McPherson also plans to le for an emergency management grant to
purchase mobile data terminals to be placed in the re departments
apparatus, as well as three of the police departments administrative vehicles.
Nine vehicles total would be equipped with the mobile data terminals,
allowing reghters and police ofcers to be connected even while out on
the road.
McPherson said obtaining the grant would allow eliminating the request
from the towns CIP; an amount currently set at $70,000. Based on the
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(BPT) - Between the growing trends of boutique
restaurants, creative home cooking and entire
television networks dedicated to food, you prob-
ably know a few people who consider themselves
foodies. Whether they love craft beer, decadent
chocolate treats or gourmet cheeses, you can nd
many great gift ideas for people passionate about
food and drink.
Make their holiday extra bright by indulging
their interests and exploring some of these top
trends in food-related gifts.
Himalayan salt
Himalayan salt is a trendy and truly unique gift
for salt lovers and gourmets. The hard mineral
composition means this particular type of salt
can be carved into a variety of useful items, such
as a Himalayan salt block ideal for serving warm
grilled meats or chilled for serving sushi. Gourmet
chefs at home can infuse food and drink with a
subtle hint of mineral-rich salt, adding a unique
layer of avor. Himalayan salt is also touted as a
healthy, natural source of sodium by many health
experts.
Personalized stoneware
Winter days call for warm baked goods,
whether its a classic casserole or rich homemade
pie. Cooks and bakers love to personalize dishes
with updated versions of classic recipes, adding
herbs and spices for extra are. And when that
dish is cooked in customized stoneware, theres
no mistaking who created the culinary master-
piece. Personalized stoneware is gaining popular-
ity; by adding a name or special
message, youre giving a gift
thats truly one of a kind.
Sweet and salty treats
Flavor fusion is featured in
some of the nations most popu-
lar restaurants, but home chefs
are enjoying these taste mash-
ups, too. One classic blend that
has been gaining popularity is
salty and sweet combos. Gift
ideas that feature this ultimate
mix include gourmet dipped
pretzel rods in various types
of chocolate. Sea-salt adorned
confections are another popular
option - look for caramels and
trufes sprinkled with sparkling
sea salt for the perfect salty and
sweet pairing.
Glass sets for beer acionados
Its ofcial - the craft beer
movement is here to stay. There
are more breweries in the U.S.
than ever before, and beer con-
noisseurs are even picky about
the mug they drink it in. Craft
beer enthusiasts know that one
of the best ways to enhance
your drink is to use the correct
glass. Glass sets make great gifts
that are not only useful, but can
serve as a beautiful display in
a bar or kitchen when not in
use. For example, beer lovers
will enjoy a multiple glass beer
tasting set. Be sure it includes
glasses like a hand mug for
light ales, footed glass for wheat
beers and pale lagers, and an
English pub glass for dark Eng-
lish ales.
Gourmet goodies
Unique gourmet treats are
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from Sharis Berries, to gourmet
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to anyone with a sweet tooth.
Gourmet popcorn and fruit
baskets make great gifts for food
lovers too, and combining a few
special treats in a gift basket is a
fun way to present their favor-
ites.
Made in the USA
Things made in the USA
embrace the idea of home
is where the heart is, while
providing quality goods that
last the test of time. Patronize
boutiques that feature local arti-
sans, or when shopping online,
look for the location where the
item was created. For example,
RedEnvelopes animal wood
cutting board comes in
pig, cow, rooster and
chicken designs - ideal
for any chef - all made
in the USA.
Grill mania
Both men and
women are rening
their grilling skills
by cooking dishes in
their favorite barbecue
style - and winter isnt
stopping them. Indulge
their passion with a
grilling gift that fea-
tures some of todays
top spices and sauces.
Trending spices of the
year include turmeric, juniper, smoked paprika and galangal, a Thai
ginger. Does your favorite griller like some heat? Add in some Srira-
cha or Korean chili paste for that spicy kick foodies are looking for.
Cheer your favorite foodie with a gift thats sure to please. These
top trends in food- and drink-related gifts will stand out from the
others under the tree.
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Holiday Entertainment Survival Guide
(BPT) - The countdown to this years holiday season has begun.
Department stores have decked the halls. Families are scheduling
trips to visit far-away loved ones. And hosts everywhere are stressing
about entertaining family and friends during this frantic season of
peace and good will.
To ease stress, the Kansas City Steak Company has put together
a holiday entertainment guide to help you weather the storm and
come out with host-of-the-year honors. Here are a few tips.
Stock the freezer and pantry with cant
miss meals that delight every time
Every host has some go-to recipes that are crowd pleasers. Be
sure to stock your freezer with some family favorites leading into the
holiday season. Whether youre planning a glorious Christmas Eve
feast or an impromptu holiday party, youll have everything you need
to delight your guests.
A succulent prime rib roast is always a great go-to meal. Its easy
to prepare, doesnt require a lot of fuss and never fails to impress
even the pickiest eater. A avorful beef tenderloin roast is another
easy fan favorite. You can also check out a few other special holiday
meals from companies like the Kansas City Steak Company to stock
your pantry with foods your family and friends will love.
Dont forget to add in a few appetizers, side dishes and a des-
sert or two to your freezer stash. When time is limited, stocking the
freezer with time-saving, delicious go-to items is the way to go.
Add a few special items to make your holiday table sparkle
From colorful holiday runners and napkins, to large platters and
serving bowls, its a great idea to pull out your holiday items and
place them in an easy-to-reach location during the holiday season.
Candles add a special ambiance to holiday parties, so keep a few of
your favorite scented votives and pillars on hand and youll have a
special glow.
And dont forget to buy a few non-perishable foods that add
elegance to any holiday spread: olives, crackers, holiday cookies,
spiced nuts - whatever your family and friends enjoy, stock up and
theyll be ready whenever you need them.
Consider a potluck meal this year
Potluck dinners can take a lot of stress off your plate and are a
great way to create memorable meals anytime - especially during
the holidays. Usually the host takes care of the meals entree. Guests
could bring their favorite salads, breads, desserts or whatever you
need to round out the meal. Its a great way to spread out costs,
reduce stress and entertain in style.
Prepping the holiday bar
Impromptu and planned holiday gatherings often mean youll
want to offer a variety of beverages. Stocking your bar with a few
bottles of your
favorite wine, beer,
vodka, whiskey and
some mixers means
you dont have to
make a last-minute
trip to the store
when youd rather
be visiting with
friends.
Welcome guests
with festive holiday
music
Few things say,
Happy Holidays,
like the tunes that
dene the season.
Tune into one of
the stations in your
area that plays
holiday music 24/7
from Thanksgiving
through Christmas.
Or download some
favorites onto your
iPod and let the
music waft throughout your home.
Stow away a few extra gifts for unexpected guests
It happens every year. Someone stops by to deliver an unexpected
holiday gift and you havent included that person on your gift list.
Whether its a box of special chocolates, scented candles or even a
box of succulent steaks, youll be prepared for any occasion by hav-
ing extra gifts on-hand.
Making your home guest-ready
A clean home is a happy home - and a reection on you. Take a
few moments to walk through your home before guests arrive. Check
the bathrooms to make sure theyre well-stocked. Add a few extra
hangers to your closet. Remove excess clutter. Taking a few minutes
before guests arrive to tidy up will mean that much less youll have
to clean after the party.
Take time to savor the special moments and memories
There is no perfect holiday gathering, so remember to laugh and
love and move on. Advanced planning will help you survive some
of the usual holiday entertaining stresses, but learning to let the
little things go can go a long way to helping you see that this time
together is precious.
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Tips for Hosting a
Holiday Party That Shines
(BPT) - Entertaining with family and friends is one part of the
holiday season that we all look forward to. But holiday hosting
can sometimes be harried. To keep you and your guests merry this
season, consider hosting a wine party that shines.
David Mirassou, wine expert and sixth generation of Americas
oldest winemaking family, believes that food and wine enhance
one another and are best shared with family and friends. His secret
to hosting a stress-free soiree is planning for a creative, small-bite
menu with wine pairings that highlight the avors of each dish.
The wine you select should complement the food, look beautiful
on the table and inspire toasts, says Mirassou. The right wine can
add elegance to any holiday occasion and it can play an important
role as both a gift and entertaining staple at celebrations throughout
the season.
Here are a few wine entertaining and gift-giving tips to get you in
the holiday spirit:
* Offer small bites and festive fare. Prepare an assortment of
appetizers and small plates for entertaining, allowing your guests
more sampling opportunities and letting you out of the kitchen to
mingle more.
* Create a cozy setting. Consider setting up food stations in your
home to allow guests to congregate in different areas. Floor cush-
ions around a coffee table and coasters on the mantle will encour-
age mingling.
* Plan to offer your guests both a red wine and a white wine. A
Chardonnay has wide appeal because it has fruit-forward avors to
maximize food pairing options. A Pinot Noir also has great versatil-
ity in food and wine pairings.
* How much wine should you serve? A general rule of thumb is
to plan on about one glass of wine per person for each hour of the
gathering.
* Stretch your wine dollar. Now is the time to take advantage of
price breaks for purchases of six or more bottles at many supermar-
ket chains. For an event, the savings can really add up.
* Personalize a gift from the vine. Not hosting this season? With
very little effort, wine can be a gift with a personal touch. Embel-
lish wine gift bags or boxes with festive ribbon and trim or add a
custom neck tag by writing a note about the wine you are giving.
Having trouble picking the right wine to give as a gift? Visit Miras-
sou.com to take their quiz and see whats right for you, along with
some wine pairing ideas. You can also visit the site or Facebook.
com/MirassouWinery for more entertaining tips and recipe ideas.
Try this Belgian Endive and Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad - an easy-
to-prepare recipe that is also festive in its presentation.
Belgian Endive with Dried Cherry Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook/stand time: 22 minutes
Chill time: at least 1 hour
Ingredients:
Salad:
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or
broth
1/2 cup dried cherries,
chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
thyme
1/4 cup chopped walnuts,
toasted
24 Belgian endive spears
Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil
3 tablespoons white balsamic
vinegar
1 teaspoon stone ground
mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to
taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Rinse quinoa in a ne mesh
sieve; drain well. Bring stock
and quinoa to a boil in a small
saucepan. Reduce heat and
simmer, covered, for 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand
for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork,
then let cool. Whisk together
all dressing ingredients and stir
into quinoa with cherries, chives
and thyme. Cover and chill for
at least 1 hour. Stir in walnuts
and spoon into endive spears.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs,
if desired. Makes 8 servings.
Recipe tip: This light appetizer
may be prepared one day ahead.
Add walnuts and spoon into
endive spears just before serving.
Use a tri-color quinoa blend for
extra color. Pairs best with Miras-
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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down? Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?

Thumbs up, two thumbs up to the Pelham Ice
Rink and the volunteers who built and ran it every
year. Sorry to hear it wont be done this year. My
boys live and breathe hockey and it was a great
way to have fun in town. Two thumbs down to
the Selectman who said to the
newspaper he hasnt heard a
public outcry about the rink
not opening. You have nothing
to do with the rink and were
probably never even down
there, so why would I call you?
Consider this my outcry, and
step down off your throne.
Signed, Hockey Parent
Thumbs down to the dump.
It is a dump and dangerous. Put
it back. Is it only me calling the
Selectmen?
Thumbs down to the
Windham~Pelham News and
Area News Group. What, is
there a gag order on you for
printing the truth in the thumbs
column? You might as well
cut it out of the paper all together. It does not
help the public when you dont let the truth out.
Amazing how this lack of freedom of speech
doesnt happen in the Hudson~Licheld News...
what is Pelham~Windham above us...or have they
gagged ordered you so you cant speak the truth?
Its the only reason why anyone
reads the paper anyway.
Thumbs up! A huge thumbs
up to PESPA for organizing their
annual food drive for the Pelham
food pantry! Thumbs up to the
children, the teachers and the staff
of the public schools in Pelham for
bringing in all of the food. Day after
day, they brought in hundreds of
cans and supplies which enabled
PESPA to ll the shelves of the food
pantry once again! Thank you once
again to the residents of Pelham for
your help and support! PESPA
Thumbs up to Mr. Haverty
of the planning board regarding
the proposed Dunkin Donuts in
Pelham. Thank you for standing
up to a large corporation by
suggesting the Planning Board
require off-site improvements
be made by the Bettencourt
Corporation. Improvements
to Valley Hill Road will keep
customers and residents safer.
Thumbs up. A big thumbs
up to Mr. Tom in the Flower
Department of Shaws in
Windham. He made a normal
trip to the grocery store an
amazing one for my kiddos. Ive
never seen two happier little
guys at a grocery store than my
two after Mr. Tom gave them
each a balloon and a dancing
star to keep it from ying away.
You made this mama a happy
one and made it the best day
ever for my boys. Thank you!
Thumbs up to all who
organized and participated in
the Festival of Trees this year.
Another great showcase!
Thumbs up to Jack Gowing
and the Board of Adjustment in
Pelham, NH for now allowing
the people on all lakes and
ponds to put gazebos and sheds
right against the water. Really
appreciate the feedback. A
gentleman purchased the
gazebo and Mr. Gowing is
allowing him to leave it right
against the water without any
type of building permit. I really
appreciate it. I fought for years
to try and get one, and now I
can just go and do it without
any repercussions. Thumbs up
to Jack Gowing, great move,
appreciate it.
Thumbs up, Pelham. I didnt
know that we were that broke,
that we had to go behind all of
the taxpayers backs, and try
to get all of the veterans and
the old people tax exempt, but
to take away their tax exempt
status. Well, all I know is that
Pelham is no longer veteran
friendly. And a lot of the stuff
theyre doing without voting.
Well, Pelham, you win. You
wanted it, you got it.
Thumbs down to the family
who plants shrubs to the edge
of the road and leave their
pickup on the road next to
their manicure shrubs. This
came to my attention when
I had to come to a complete
stop when a young boy on a
motorized wheelchair had to
maneuver around the pickup
which placed him in the middle
of the road. The Town Highway
Department should clean up the
trees, shrubs, and fences in my
neighborhood that are not up
to code, and the police should
issue citations for people who
cannot comply with Town laws.
People should also be considerate for the safety of
my children and the children of others by forcing
them to walk in the street without leaving a safety
zone.
Thumbs down to the Pelham selectmen for
giving out no bid awards to selected contractors.
Landscaping, electrical, and HVAC are some of
the services that are given to friends and family
without required bidding. Are the selectmen and
other town ofcials rewarded for this behavior?
This is not the way to spend taxpayers money.
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by Barbara OBrien
The Windham School District has received in excess of $400,000
for health and dental premiums paid to the Local Government
Council (LGC). And while this rebate was anticipated, the windfall
still prompted signicant discussion among school board members.
During the school board meeting on December 3, SAU 95
Business Administrator Adam Steel said $413,721 had been received
from the LGC for over-assessed premiums during the three previous
scal years. Some of the money received will be returned to
employees and former employees, each of whom contributed in the
payment of those premiums. Steel estimated that the amount to be
returned to former and current employees is about $46,211. Steel
said he believes it is the right thing to do to return this portion to
retirees, former employees and existing employees. Approximately
400 school district employees are involved in the rebate, Steel said.
School board members voted unanimously (5 to 0) to accept the
rebate from LGC.
It is anticipated that there will also be a rebate on health and
dental insurance premiums next year, for money expended by the
school district during 2012, but the amount of the rebate is not
currently known.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi said he believes there
are two options for using the money from the rebate; rst, to x
the remaining deteriorating roofs on Center School, or, second, to
freeze any expenditure of the money and place it to the general fund
to provide tax relief for property owners next year. School board
Chairman Michael Joanis noted that the money automatically stays
frozen until school board members choose to expend it.
School board member Jerome Rekart said he feels it would be
premature to commit the money to any particular project at
this point in time, so early in the school year. Rekart referred to
the facility analysis study that just began on December 4 and the
need to wait until some basic information comes forth from that
investigation. Superintendent Winfried Feneberg agreed with Rekart,
stating that he would prefer to make the decision next month, after
the facility study has been completed. The drop dead date for
submitting any separate warrant articles for voter consideration is
January 24.
The roong projects at Center School are already included in
the CIP (Capital Improvement Program) and could be put forth as
a separate warrant article. The majority of school board members
seem to prefer, however, that the LGC rebate money be used instead.
Steel said it really makes no nancial difference to taxpayers,
whether the project is paid for through the approval of a separate
warrant article or through the rebate. Its the same impact, either
way, Steel said. Vice-Chairman Stephanie Wimmer said she prefers
not to have the project put forth as a separate warrant article, which
could fail to pass muster among voters. Wimmer also said too many
warrant articles could serve to distract from other issues being put
to voters next March, such as the operating budget and teacher and
instructional aide contracts.
Feneberg said he anticipates the facility study should be
concluded in about six weeks, which would put the discussion
back on the table by mid-January. The school boards next meeting
will be held on Tuesday, December 17, beginning at 7 p.m. in the
auditorium at Windham High School. A session of public input is
always allowed at the beginning of each meeting.
submitted by the Animal Rescue and
Referral Network of New England
Santa is scheduled to make a very important
stop. The Animal Rescue and Referral Network of
New England (ARNNE), a non-prot organization,
will welcome Santa at their next monthly pet
adoption day. Creations By Sea-Jay Photography
will capture your pet and/or family in a lovely
Home for the Holidays commemorative
photograph. Photos cost $10 each and will be
printed onsite for immediate delivery. Online
versions will be available for an extra $5. ARNNE
will receive 25 percent of the proceeds to care
for the many animals waiting for good homes. A
loving forever home tops the Christmas lists for
all of the homeless animals. Come out to visit with
Santa and the animals for adoption. You just may
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Windham High School Students
Named Elk Teenagers of the Month
by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern
Two students from Windham High School, Meghan
OConnor and Bethany Fennessey, have been chosen
as Teenagers of the Month through a program run by
the Derry-Salem Elks, Lodge 2226. Each month, area
high schools nominate high-achieving members of
the senior class to be recognized as Teenagers of the
Month.
Windham High School has chosen these two
seniors, Meghan and Bethany, based on their
accomplishments in and out of school through
academics, extra-curricular activities and community
service. Teenagers of the Month from around the
area are eligible for the Elk Teenager of the Year
scholarship.
The Elks Youth Award Committee will judge
nominees based on their involvement and
accomplishments in school and in the community.
The winners will be announced in May at the Derry-
Salem Elks Youth Awards Banquet. Last year two
students were named Elk Teenagers of the year, one
student from Windham High School and the other
from Salem High School.
Congratulations Meghan and Bethany and best of
luck in your senior year and beyond!
Staff photo by Jillian DiPersio
Elk Teenagers of the Month Bethany Fennessey
and Meghan OConnor
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TOWN OF PELHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
LEGAL NOTICE OF DECISION
The Board of Adjustment met on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm
at the Pelham Town Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham, NH and voted on the
following petitions:
Case #ZO2013-00030 LUZ, Leonard Jr. 319 Windham Road Map 8 Lot
9-100 seeking a Variance concerning Article III, Sections 307-7, 307-8,
307-12, Table 1 & 307-14 to permit the existing 8+/-acre lot to be sub-
divided into two building lots. The existing home will remain 2 acres
of land with 200 of frontage; the new lot will have the remainder of
the area (approx. 6+ acres) and have the remaining frontage (80+/-).
The new lot is proposed as a duplex lot. The Board of Adjustment AP-
PROVED the Variance with the self-imposed restriction that new lot will
not be subdivided further.
Case #ZO2013-00031 POTVIN, Jeffrey & Lauren 15 Jericho Road Map
41 Lot 10-270 seeking a Variance concerning Article III, Sections 307-
7 & 307-8C to permit the expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming
dwelling to accommodate a small mud-room. The Board of Adjustment
APPROVED the Variance.
PUBLIC NOTICES
AUTO/
MOTORCYCLE
WE BUY junk cars and
trucks. Call Pat at Jean-Guys
in Pelham, a N.H. Certifed
Green Yard, at 603-635-7171.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
FIREWOOD
PATRICK AND SONS
FIREWOOD. Clean,
seasoned frewood. 100%
hardwood. Cut, split,
delivered. 603-898-4770.
10/18-1/17/14
HEALTH
IF YOU USED THE
BLOOD THINNER
PRADAXA and sufered
internal bleeding,
hemorrhaging, required
hospitalization or a loved one
died while taking Pradaxa
between October 2010 and
the present. You may be
entitled to compensation.
Call Attorney Charles H.
Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
12/13/13
HELP WANTED
CARPENTER WANTED.
Must have good working
knowledge, transportation,
some tools and good attitude.
Serious inquiries only.
Email: Lstephanhir@gmail.com.
11/29, 12/13/13
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exterior painting. Power
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member. 603-882-7162.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
DAVES HANDYMAN
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windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
Insured Master Electrician.
Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates.
Call Dana at 603-880-3768/
603-759-9876. 12/13/13, 1/3/14
FULL SERVICE
REMODELING. Licensed,
insured, registered. Repairs/
additions. Roofng/Siding.
30 years experience. Formerly
with Tis Old House.
Competitive pricing.
Walter, 603-661-6527.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
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trim work, etc. Licensed
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experience. We accept MC,
Visa, Discover.
Call Joe 603-635-9953.
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12/13/13, 1/3/14
JOES HANDYMAN
SERVICE/
CONSTRUCTION
I do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured.
All around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and
outdoor painting.
Call (cell) 603-670-8151,
603-893-8337.
11/15, 11/29, 12/13/13, 1/3/14
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bang for the buck. Interior,
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Quality work at a fair price.
Fully insured, call for a free
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12/13/13, 1/3/14
INSTRUCTION
GUITAR, BASS, UKULELE
LESSONS. Tis Christmas,
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Forty years experience. Berklee
College of Music graduate.
References given. Your home
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John, 978-975-0335.
www.guitartech.biz.
11/15, 11/29, 12/13/13
JUNK REMOVAL
FALL SPECIAL: $20 OFF
with this ad. Junk removal
services. TVs, furniture,
appliances, construction
debris. We take all junk.
Lowest price guaranteed!
Pick-ups for as low as $35.
Call: Trash Can Willys,
603-490-2177.
www.trash-can-willys.com.
12/13/13
JUNK REMOVAL. Call us
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needs. Small or big, we take it
all. Removal of TVs and PC
Monitors, $20.
Call John, 603-889-7173
or 978-758-8371.
www.junkoutnh.com.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
LANDSCAPING
EMERALD GREEN.
Complete Landscape
Maintenance; Brick and
Stone: Retaining Walls, Patios,
Walkways; Lawn Mowing;
Fertilization. Fall cleanups!
www.emeraldgreenlandscapingnh.com,
603-860-4276.
11/15, 11/29, 12/13/13, 1/3/14
SERVICES
IN-TUNE PIANO
SERVICES. Certifed Piano
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Regulation, Appraisals,
Rebuilding.
603-429-6368.
randy@in-tunepiano.com,
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11/15, 11/29, 12/13/13, 1/3/14
REFLECTIONS HAIR
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$45.00; Colors, $40.00;
Cut and style, $15.00.
Over 30 years experience.
Call for appointment,
603-893-0377.
12/13/13, 1/3/14
SNOWPLOWING
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SERVICE. Call as soon as
possible for a free estimate.
603-401-3255. 11/29/13-3/28/14
TREE SERVICES
BOUTIN TREE REMOVAL.
Specializing in hazardous tree
removal. Fully insured. Free
estimates and frewood for sale.
Call Daryl at 603-321-8768.
www.boutintreeremoval.com.
11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13/13
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Area News Group
Newspapers on
December 27. Your
next newspaper
will be January 3.
Submissions for the
January 3 paper will
be due on or before
December 30.
Town of Pelham
Building Permits Issued
November 25-December 6
o Thomas & Tanya Kosik, 6 Kosik Terrace, 16/8-8, 1,500 sq. ft. single family home with two
car garage under, 24 x 24 one stall detached garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
o Brian & Karen Lamoureux, 12 Vassar Drive, 16/12-116, renew permit to convert existing
space in master bedroom to make a master bathroom.
o Adeline Realty Trust, 47 Bridge Street, 41/6-120, 4 foot x 2 foot A frame sandwich sign,
Skate Shop Open, Skate, Scooter, BMX
o Skyview Estates LLC, Aspen Drive, 32/1-146-4, 2,544 sq. ft. single family house, 2 stall
attached garage, 12 x 12 deck, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 three quarter bath and 1 half
bath.
o James W. Petersen Built Homes, LLC, 10 Whispering Oaks Road, 16/13-85-S, 1,256 sq.
ft. condo unit, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 car garage.
o Mark & Lori Capone, 66 Tallant Road, 3/5-169, pellet stove.
o James & Cindy Chok, 24 Longview Circle, 13/4-137-25, septic system replacement
(new).
o Thomas Konop & Donna Farell, 3 Blackstone Circle, 38/1-113-5, pellet stove.
o Dreme Builders of Windham LLC, 86 Dogwood Circle, 3/5-169-10, nish 700 sq. ft.
basement sitting area.
o Dunkin Donuts, 869 Mammoth Road, 14/4-177, demo existing structure from nished
oor up.
o Fredrick Godbry, 64 Tallant Road, 3/5-170, 3,098 sq. ft. duplex, each side will have 3
bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath and a two stall attached garage.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS - HAPPY NEW YEAR
by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern
Each year students from the Windham High School
band and choir programs have the opportunity to
participate in festivals outside of the community, ranging
from statewide to nationwide programs. This year,
student musicians have been accepted into numerous
festivals where they will have the opportunity to play and
collaborate with fellow musicians from across the state
and country.
One of the festivals that WHS students have the
opportunity to audition for each year is the American
High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
This festival gives students the chance to rehearse for ve
days in New York City with world-renowned conductors
alongside some of the best student musicians in the
nation. The experience culminates in a performance
at Carnegie Hall, one of the worlds most acclaimed
performance venues. Students sent in audition tapes and
were selected from a large pool of applicants. The WHS
students attending the festival this year are: Olivia Bono
(senior, clarinet), Giuliana Jeffers (sophomore, trumpet),
Cierra Cowan (sophomore, bassoon) and Robyn Clark
(junior, soprano voice).
Students in the WHS Music Programs also auditioned
for the New Hampshire Music Educators Association
(NHMEA) Jazz All-State Music Festival. This is a highly
competitive festival where students audition live and
must prepare a variety of required material to be
considered. Students who are accepted are placed
into jazz ensembles and choirs. The weekend long
festival culminates in a performance. Two students
from Windham High were accepted into NHMEA Jazz
All-State: Daniel Khabbaz (senior, alto saxophone) and
Emma Joanis (freshman, soprano voice).
WHS musicians were also accepted into NHMEA
Classical All-State Music Festival. Like Jazz All-State,
this festival requires a live audition where students must
prepare a list of required materials. This year WHS made
a fantastic showing and many students were accepted.
Choir students Robyn Clark (junior, soprano voice),
Marissa Yost (junior, soprano voice), Cara Chrissis (junior,
alto voice), and Emma Joanis (freshman, soprano voice)
were accepted into either the All-State Womens choir or
mixed choir. Instrumentalists Daniel Khabbaz (senior,
saxophone), Alessandro Fabiano (senior, bassoon), Emily
Estes (senior, saxophone), Jillian DiPersio (junior, clarinet),
Emiline Sundman (junior, French horn) and Amanda Bono
(sophomore, ute) were accepted into either the All-State
Concert band or orchestra. All of these instrumentalists
were also accepted into the NHMEA Chamber Festival
where the highest scoring musicians in each instrument
group are placed in small ensembles such as brass choirs
or woodwind quintets.
Lastly, ve band students were invited by nomination
to the All New England Concert Band Festival at
Plymouth State University. This festival took place on
Monday, November 25, with young musicians from
across New England participating. The students had the
chance to work with composers and conductors Thomas
Root and Samuel Hazo, rehearsing for the entire day
before putting on a concert that evening. The Windham
High School students who participated were Olivia Bono
(senior, clarinet), Alessandro Fabiano (senior, bassoon),
Daniel Khabbaz (senior, saxophone), Jillian DiPersio
(junior, clarinet) and Cierra Cowan (sophomore, bassoon).
Congratulations to all these young musicians and best
of luck at the upcoming festivals! Come support both the
WHS band and choir programs at their winter concerts.
Windham High School Musicians
Accepted into Prestigious Festivals
Pelham Fire Log
December 2: 11:49 a.m. Medical emergency, Loretta Avenue. 2:23 p.m. Alarm
activation, South Shore Drive.3:05 p.m. Illegal burn, Dutton Road.6:02 p.m. Smoke
investigation, Terrace Circle7:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Lorraine Avenue.
December 3: 1:35 p.m. Fire alarm activation, Windham Road.6:24 p.m. Medical
emergency, Muldoon Parkway. 7:05 p.m. Assist PD, Mt Vernon Drive.
December 4: 1:33 a.m. Medical emergency, Timber Lane. 8:38 a.m. Medical emergency,
Nashua Road. 1:12 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:21 p.m. Medical
emergency, Windham Road. 8:12 p.m. Medical emergency, Mammoth Road. 10:05 p.m.
Medical emergency, Bridge Street
December 5: 1:22 p.m. Medical emergency, Leonard Drive. 2:39 p.m. CO detector
activation, Corey Drive. 5:23 p.m. Investigate re alarm activation, Balcom Road.5:59
p.m. Medical emergency, Lorraine Avenue. 9:55 p.m. Medical emergency, Lane Road.
December 6: 8:21 p.m. Smoke investigation, Sherburne Road.9:56 p.m. Medical
emergency, Settlers Way.
December 7: 2:26 a.m. Medical emergency, Applewood Road. 11:02 a.m. Medical
emergency, Village Green, 4:59 p.m. Medical assistance, Madison Avenue.
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Bernard J. Thompson, Sr., 79, of
Windham, died unexpectedly on
December 3, 2013, at his residence in
Naples, FL.
Mr. Thompson was born March
23, 1934, in Lawrence, MA, son
of the late A. Bernard and Agnes
(Philbin) Thompson. He was raised
in Lawrence, and spent summers in
Windham. He attended Admiral
Billard Academy in New London, CT,
and graduated Lawrence High School
in 1951. He married Jean M. Laeur
on January 15, 1955, and raised their three sons in Windham. For
the past 25 years he wintered in Naples and spent summers in
Hampton, NH.
His lifelong passion for the automobile led him to his career in
the automotive industry at an early age. In 1965 he was hired as
a salesperson at MacMulkin Chevrolet in Nashua. His success at
the dealership led him to purchase the dealership from Donald C.
MacMulkin in 1980.
Under his leadership, along with his three sons, MacMulkin
Chevrolet Cadillac has become one of the largest dealerships in
New England. Over the years the business has evolved into The
Thompson Group encompassing everything from fuel oil to real
estate in addition to several dealerships. He remained active in the
business throughout the years.
Besides his loving wife, Jean, Mr. Thompson is survived by
one sister, Doris R. Sweet and her husband Charles, Jr.; three
sons, Bernard J. Thompson, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, Thomas C.
Thompson, Sr. and his wife Bonnie Jean and Jeffrey P. Thompson,
Sr. and his wife Christina, all of Windham, nine grandchildren,
Kelly M. Thompson, Bernard J. Thompson III and Thomas C.
Thompson, Jr., all of Windham, Michelle Edward and her husband
John of Londonderry, Justin M. Thompson and his wife Lyndsey
of Windham, Amanda Gatzimos and her husband Nicholas of
Merrimack, Ethan Thompson, Samantha J. Thompson and Jeffrey P.
Thompson, Jr., all of Windham; as well as three great-grandchildren,
Evan Hocking, Aliyah Edward, and Emerson Gatzimos.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on December 10 in St. Matthew
Church, 2 Searles Road in Windham followed by burial in the
Cemetery on the Plains in Windham.
To share an online message of condolence, please visit www.
dumontsullivan.com. The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home In
Hudson was in charge of arrangements.
Tammy LHeureux Cookinham died November 4, 2013.
Tammy was born August 27, 1969, to Shirley and Gerry
LHeureux. She lived in Pelham for 33 years and attended
Pelham schools. She graduated from Pelham High School
in 1987.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Bill; her seven
children, Tyler, Mytchel, Benjamin, Amberlyn, Kyle, Lily;
her stepdaughter, Dawn Marie; parents, Shirley and Gerry
LHeureux of Pelham; sister, Renee LHeureux Charette and
her husband Glen Charette and their children, Brianna
and Casey Charette of Litcheld; aunts, Renee and John
Nichols of Chelmsford, MA, Pearl and Raymond Bergeron
of Pelham, Barbara and Ervin Leonard of Hudson; uncles,
Roger (predeceased) and Pauline LHeureux of Pelham,
Bernard and Robin Hebert of Pepperell, MA, George
Hebert of Lowell, MA; Bonnie and Bill Daly of Lowell,
MA, mother-in-law, Maryalice Cookinham of Pelham; and
father-in-law, William H. Cookinham of Spring Hill, FL.
She was predeceased by her aunt, Karen Chenelle and
uncle, Shaun Hebert.
Tammy and Bill lived in Barnstead, NH for the past
11 years. They are members of the North Barnstead
Congregational Church UCC.
Tammy loved her children dearly and her husband Bill
of 23 years. She was a stay at home mom. She loved to
work in the garden and grew
a wide variety of fruits and
vegetables. She had a green
thumb and spent time in
her kitchen preserving and
canning the harvest. Tammy
had a beautiful ower garden
and love for animals, raising
chickens and ducks.
A tribute to our wonderful
daughter: Tammy came to
us on an August night, a
gift from God. She always
had hugs and kisses for everyone. Her children meant
the world to her. She took the time to listen to all six and
taking each ones concerns as if they were the only child
she had. Her loss is so great and the sorrow is so deep, her
void will never be lled for her loved ones left behind. You
left us with six wonderful grandchildren; our prayers are
always with you every day of our life. Love Always, Mom
and Dad.
Funeral services were held on November 8 followed by
burial in Barnstead.
Contributions may be made to: Tamara Cookinham
Benet Fund at Citizens Bank.
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Joseph Joe Culleton, 80, of Lakeland, FL,
formerly of Windham, died unexpectedly on
November 6, 2013, following a brief illness.
Joe was born in West Roxbury, MA, and
graduated from Boston Trade School. Joe and his
wife, Barbara, moved to Windham in 1959 with
their three daughters. Barbara was the secretary
at the Windham Center School, then the Middle
School, for 26 years. Joe was involved in town
politics serving on both the Planning Board and
Board of Selectmen for many years. Joe and
Barbara retired and moved to Lakeland in 1996.
Joe is survived by his wife, Barbara; eldest
daughter, Donna (Culleton) Badgley of Houston,
TX, and her two sons, Adam and Michael. Also
daughter, Geralyn (Culleton) Drew of Manchester
and her husband Bob and their son Rob. And
youngest daughter, Kerry (Culleton) Zelonis of
Pelham and her husband Tim and their son Bret
Culleton.
Those who knew Joe knew him for telling jokes,
his love of golf and, of course, his outstanding
cooking skills. Joe
and Barbara would
often have friends
over for big dinners,
and in recent years,
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theme nights at the
clubhouse in the
community where he
and Barbara resided
in Lakeland. He was
also very thoughtful
and generous and
would deliver food to friends who were sick or
going through their own tough time. He will be
dearly missed.
There was a private service in Florida following
a cremation.
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Dennis R. Lheureux, 46, of Pelham, and formerly of Salem, MA died unexpectedly at his home. He
was the husband of Amy L. (Reardon) Lheureux.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of Robert A. and Gloria J. (Leclerc) Lheureux of Salem.
Dennis was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School and class of 85 and also received his associates
degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury College in Boston.
Early in his career he worked for several high prole hotels and restaurants, but he eventually left
the culinary profession to pursue his true passion of trucks. He was most recently employed at Brox
Industries in Dracut, MA.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Timothy and Mark Lheureux and a
daughter Kaitlyn Reardon; his sister, Lisa A. Lheureux-Ahmed and her husband Gregory; two nieces,
Elizabeth McLean and Rebecca Ahmed; a nephew, Ethan McLean; as well as several aunts, uncles, and
many cousins.
His funeral service and committal service were private. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may
be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the care of the Levesque Funeral Home, 63 Lafayette St., Salem, MA. For
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sharpened their pencils in tackling a reduction
in the original proposal, wanted to know what
would happen if the proposed budget doesnt
pass this coming March. Increased class sizes
would be the most likely result was the consensus.
Windham schools are already over-crowded
and seriously short on space. A couple dozen
additional students would only worsen that
scenario. Rekart also wanted to know if there
was any merit to proposing additional teaching
positions through separate warrant articles, rather
than in the operating budget. Superintendent
Winfried Feneberg, who is traversing his rst
budget season in Windham, said he wouldnt
recommend separate warrant articles. Its not
advisable, Feneberg said. It really splinters the
budget process. Wimmer said she believes it
would put handcuffs on school board members
and administrators if a specic teaching position
was voted down through a separate warrant article
and then it was later found how much that teacher
was needed. No means no, Wimmer said, if a
specic proposal is turned down by voters.
SAU administrators said that principals and
other staff at individual schools were in agreement
with budget proposals for next year. Senibaldi,
who claimed he frequently speaks with these
individuals privately, said he doesnt believe
school employees would be foolish enough
to disagree with the administration. Senibaldis
comment did not sit well with others at the SAU
table.
Windham resident and parent, Diane Carpenter,
said she believes that the major emphasis for this
coming years proposal must be the operating
budget and the two contracts (teacher and
instructional aides). She urged school board
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Carpenter said. They are the key to our success
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Jaguars Co-Ed Hockey Squad Aims for Postseason
by Jacob Gagnon
The Pelham-Windham ice hockey team, led by new Head Coach
Jerry Manchester, is focused on improvement. After their inaugural
season in Division II in which the Jaguars earned a playoff berth,
Manchester hopes to lead his team even further into the postseason.
Were hoping to build off of that accomplishment, said
Manchester. Our goal is to go all the way, to be peaking at the end
of this season and make it to the championship game.
The Jaguars will be led by their rst unit consisting of returning
seniors Porter Carelli, Dustin Lubinger as well as a senior transfer
from Central Catholic High School, Justin Miedico. This will be
the nal season for Pelham and Windham to share a joint hockey
program. We want to have a good representation across the
lineup of both schools and take advantage of those bodies, said
Manchester.
On Saturday, December 7, Pelham-Windham travelled to Dover
High School to compete in a preseason jamboree as they prepared
for the upcoming regular season. In the rst contest of the day, the
Jaguars shut out Goffstown, 3-0, a team that had knocked Pelham-
Windham from the playoffs last year. A pair of goals from Miedico
and one goal from Carelli powered the Jaguars in the opening game.
Last seasons goalkeeper senior Mike Donovan and freshman Nathan
Smith combined to pitch the shutout for Pelham-Windham in the
net.
Were looking good. We are moving the puck well and looking
forward to the start of the regular season, said Manchester. Weve
lost some size since last year but weve picked up some speed.
In the next game, Pelham-Windham skated to a 0-0 draw
with York High School (ME). The Jaguars outshot York, 18-4,
but ultimately could not nd the net against the tough opposing
goaltender. Pelham-Windham fell to league opponents and hosts,
Dover High School, 3-0, to nish off their day.
Windham will be depending on solid efforts from their second
unit, which consists of sophomores Bryce Blanchard, Chad
Desautels and junior John Monahan.
We need to do a better job staying out of the penalty box, use
our speed to cause the other team to make mistakes and execute on
our specialty teams, said Manchester. Theres going to be a focus
on sharing the puck and doing the little things that will make us
successful.
Pelham-Windham will have one more scrimmage before the start
of the regular season. On Saturday night, December 14, the Jaguars
will compete with Division I Nashua North High School at the
Salem Ice Center.
Im trying to challenge these guys early and get them ready
for some difcult hockey, said Manchester. Hopefully, we can
put together a successful campaign. The Jaguars will need their
potential to translate to the ice.
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The 6-8 Patriots repeat Superbowl win. After one win and three
straight losses the Patriots rallied with the return of Ethan Pater
and Justin Bowlan from collar bone breaks and with newcomers
Ben Riordan, Dean Kidder, Jacob Spallinger and the return of
Brock OBrien along with veterans Ethan Pater, Kyle Bowlan, Liam
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Last row: Coach Bill Bowlan and Coach Marty Pater.
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South Central Soccer Club Places Well in Playoffs
submitted by Derek Dane, Head Coach, South Central Girls Soccer
The South Central Soccer Club, girls under 14, teams participated in
the NH Soccer League playoffs in mid-November. Team one nished
as the number one overall seed in Division II, while team two nished
as the third overall seed in Division III. Team two battled valiantly but
lost 1-0 in the semi-nal. Team one scored a 3-2 overtime victory in
the semi-nal and won a hard fought match with North Hampton in
the nal. This fall, the teams had a combined record of 14-1-4 in the
league while scoring 41 goals and conceded 14.
South Central plays in the NH Soccer League and is made up of
players from Pelham, Salem and Windham.
Te South Central Soccer Club girls under 14 team are pictured
with the U14 Division II champions trophy and medals.
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Frigid Fourth Stops Snakes in Coaches for a Cause Jamboree
by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham High boys basketball team was one of 16 teams
to compete in a charity basketball jamboree held at Alvirne High
School in Hudson on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December
7. The First Annual New Horizons Pre-season Basketball Jamboree
presented by New Hampshire Sportspage and Alvirne High was
a two day event that raised money for the New Horizons charity
located in Manchester and
served as the tip-off event
for the 2013-2014 boys
basketball season.
With a one and done
format for each of the teams,
the Pythons (D-II) lone
contest pitted them against
Division I Merrimack in the
night cap of Fridays three
game schedule. As depicted
on the NH Sportspage.com
website, the idea behind the
event is to have eight of the
top teams from Division I
New Hampshire high school
basketball face off against
eight of the top Division II
and Division III programs in a
game their fans can attend like
a regular season game.
The large contingent of
Pelham fans that made the short
trip to the Steckevicz Gymnasium to support their Pythons for the 8
p.m. start had a lot to cheer about for most of the game. But after
holding the lead through three quarters of play, Coach Matt Regans
teams outside shooting turned as ice cold as the late evening
freezing rain that was falling outdoors. And despite ne individual
scoring performances from sophomore Keith Brown (22) and senior
Jake Vaiknoras (16), it was Eric Gagnons game high 32 points that
led his Tomahawks to a 68-58 dumping of the Pythons.
Just two weeks into the pre-season, Coach Regan was not putting
too much emphasis or importance on the game saying it would
basically allow his team another opportunity to become familiar
with personnel matchups as well a chance for his team to play in
front of a big crowd. Noting that he thought his players would feel
some early season jitters along with a little pressure playing in front
of fans and opposing coaches, Regan added; its a great opportunity
to get that out of the way before opening night. With no immediate
attention to executing specic offensive plays, he expressed tonight
is just to get the kids out in full court running situations.
After a slow start to the rst quarter which involved a combination
of struggling from the perimeter as well as not scoring inside, the
Pythons saw themselves on the light side of an 8-6 score with 2:00
remaining. However, the Pelham intensity found a new level for the
remainder of the quarter when Ryan Frank ignited things with a steal
and subsequent up-court pass to Mike Pelletier
for an easy two. In the last 51 seconds of the
quarter, back to back triples from Ryan Cloutier
and Brown staked the Snakes to a three point lead
at 14-11.
The second quarter saw some high octane
offense as the two teams combined for 43
points. A pair of Gendron free throws with 4:36
left followed by his strong drive to the hoop for
another two, 28 seconds later, and Merrimack had
forced Pelham into taking a time out, trailing by
three, at 23-20. Out of the time-outs, Vaiknoras
started to take control for Pelham, nishing a nice
penetration-kick out from Ryan Frank that pulled
his team even at 23 apiece as the clock ticked
inside of four minutes remaining in the half.
Vaiknoras continued his strong play with a
loose ball rebound in the paint for two followed
by one of his three trifectas on the night from the
left wing with 2:10 showing on the clock, putting
the Pythons on top, 30-27. Merrimacks Austin
Franzen put an immediate stop to Vaiknorass
mini-run with a run of his own. The Merrimack
junior knocked-down back to back three pointers
in an 18 second span to give the Thawks the lead
33-30 with 68 ticks left in the half; forcing Regan
to call another time-out.
Once again, Pelham was effective out of
the time-out. Swift ball movement from Zach
Conway to Vaiknoras to Brown resulted in the
sharp shooter nailing a three. Then a strong
drive to the hoop by Vaiknoras for a pair capped-
off a quarter-ending 5-0 run by Pelham as they
regained the lead at 35-33 as both teams made
their way to the locker rooms.
Merrimack came out strong in the second half,
outscoring Pelham 11-4 to take a 44-39 lead with
just 1:20 off the clock. After a nice Vaiknoras stop and pop from
the top of the key followed by back to back buckets by Brown, the
Pythons had reeled-off six straight and battled back to take a 45-44
lead midway through the quarter.
The Pythons made it nine unanswered when Vaiknoras drained
his third triple of the night, making it 48-44 before Gendron stopped
the Tomahawk bleeding with a trifecta of his own with 2:30 left in
the third. A Brown jumper and a Ryan Frank midcourt steal and
subsequent lay-in, pushed the Python lead to 52-47 with :20 left.
However, a telling triple from Merrimacks Shayne Bourque in the
nal ve seconds pulled his team to within a pair at 52-50 while
setting the tone for what
proved to be a dismal
fourth frame for the
Pythons.
Disappointed with
settling for quick shots
from the outside in the
fourth quarter, Regan
pointed to an important
missing component
to his offense in the
form of point guard Joe
Slattery. The Python
oor general is on the
shelf after suffering a
late season injury in his
role as quarterback for
the football team. We
just didnt have our
guy out there settling
things down, explained
Regan, of Slatterys
ability to slow down the
tempo and orchestrate
the offense.
With 51 seconds
expired in the fourth,
Gendrons tres gave
Merrimack the lead for
good at 53-52. A bad
mix of frigid Python
shooting from the
oor and a heating up
Tomahawk trio spelled
disaster for Pelham. A
Gendron conventional
two, followed by a
Franzen triple and a
Bourque two pointer
topped-off an 11-0 quarter-opening burst by the Tomahawks, pushing
their advantage to 61-52 as they cruised in for the ten point win.
After the game, Regan praised Merrimacks top player, saying;
Gendron is just that good he stepped up and made all the good
plays, including defensively. In a moment of reciprocity, Merrimack
Head Coach Tim Goodridge commended the Pelham effort; that
team is a good team. They are extremely well coached. Thats a
really nice team we played tonight.
Pelham opens up the regular season on Friday, December 13
when they host Portsmouth in the Snake Pit. Tip-off is slated for
6:30 p.m.
Members of the Alvirne boys basketball team recently visited the New Horizons homeless shelter located in Manchester.
Coach Seth Garon and his team received a guided tour of the operation from Executive Chairman Charlie Sherman (L).
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Season; Putnam Honored as NHIAA
Student Athlete of the Month
by Jacob Gagnon
The Lady Jaguars are looking forward, more
than most, for the 2013-2014 basketball season
to begin. After falling in close
semi-nal contests for the last
two seasons, the Windham High
School Girls Basketball team
believes they can overcome that
haunting semi-nal slump this
season to earn an appearance in
the nals. The third time, after all, is often the charm.
We all focus on putting the team rst, said Head Coach
Joe Mason. We just have to stay focused on doing all the little
things right so that the big things can happen.
In last seasons semi-nal bout, the Lady Jaguars trailed 27-11
at the half. Windham came back to within striking distance but
still fell to Portsmouth High School to end the season. The Lady
Jaguars nished with a 15-4 overall record last season. It is a
mark they hope to surpass in the coming months.
Helping Windham accomplish this feat will be seniors Clairee
Putnam and Brianna Angelini. Those are the two returning
starters that I would say would be major contributors this year,
remarked Coach Mason. November has been an exciting
month for Putnam as her hard work both on the court and in the
classroom was recognized. At the start of the month, the New
Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) named
Putnam its female student athlete of the month.
With stellar grades and a work ethic that has helped her excel
on both the soccer eld and basketball court, Putnam embodies
what it means to be a true student athlete. One of the most
impressive things with Clairee isnt her dominance on the eld
but the commitment to doing it the right way, said Windham
Athletic Director Bill Raycraft. She does extra things you wish
every student athlete would portray. Putnam has also recently
signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Saint Anselm
College.
While Windham will have their eyes set on extending their
postseason run, Mason has made the goals of this season clear:
To play smart, to play hard, to play together and have fun.
Pelhams Jake Vaiknoras goes up strong for two
in closing out the frst half scoring at the First
Annual Coaches for a Cause Basketball Jamboree
held at Alvirne High on Friday and Saturday,
December 6 and 7.