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The First Congregational Church of Pelhams Easter sunrise service had a little bit of
a different twist this year. As Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, lets
blame Mother Nature for the snow and the mud that forced the congregation to meet
inside the Harris Pelham Inn.
With Easter being at the beginning of April this year, the sun didnt come up to 6:20
a.m., but when it did. it was brilliant. Rev. Bill Ferguson led the congregation with
an understanding of Easter with the service focusing on the unexpected think of a
moment when your fears were suddenly proved unfounded and you are surprised by
joy. This morning is such a moment. We resigned ourselves to the worst and suddenly
life turned around. Remember He is risen indeed. Hallelujah.
As is tradition, Mike Ely greeted those arriving with hymns of joy from his baritone,
while standing in the pergola at the waters edge. While many went inside, those who
stopped for a second just to listen, might have been amazed to see the sunrise behind
the pine trees in the bell of that baritone.
Every year the youth of the congregation help Rev. Ferguson with the sunrise service,
from the call to worship by Sam Blanchard and Sarah Hartz to responsive prayers by
Angela Getty, and the scripture by Alison Blanchard and Morgan Pratt. The setting
of a new table with symbols to help us remember Jesus journey, the members of the
youth group each came forward and explained the meaning of what they were placing
Mike Ely
The first song with accompaniment from Josh Clark, Shaun Duggan and Rev. Ferguson
The Easter sun can be seen in the bell of Mike Elys baritone,
which greeted the parishioners as they arrived for the 6:30 a.m. worship.
Mediation
Unsuccessful,
Pelham Going
to Court
submitted by the Pelham Board of Selectmen
The Pelham Board of Selectmen regretfully
reports that it has been unable to reasonably
resolve the ongoing dispute with J. Albert Lynch,
trustee of the Fin-Lyn Trust, regarding the new
fire station. It appears that the dispute will be
going to trial before the Hillsborough County
Superior Court this coming June. The trial
judge will be determining whether the deed
covenants that affect the fire station building and
the development of the towns Village Green
property have been violated, and if so, what is the
appropriate remedy.
On March 11, the selectmen, represented by
Selectman Doug Viger and Town Administrator
Brian McCarthy, tried unsuccessfully in a
court-ordered mediation to formally mediate a
resolution to this dispute with Lynch who was
accompanied at the mediation by Neil Fineman
and William Spike Hayes.
In conclusion, the only resolution Lynch would
accept is a redesign of the fire station to reflect
a more colonial design at the expense of the
taxpayers.
The Pelham Board of Selectmen regrets that no
resolution was reached.
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out that it was Estevezs plate and sandwich that he had slammed
down. Ohm heard an obscenity coming from the other side of the
door. Ohm reported that Estevez and Manning left the event.
During his phone interview with the HLN, Estevez stated that he
did not recall any profanity and he claims that she [Lozeau] was
very rude to him. He [Estevez] explained that he felt many of his
constituents from Pelham and Hudson worked in Nashua and, being
just across the river, shared some connection.
Mayor Lozeau is away from Nashua on vacation this week and
according to an aide was unavailable for comment.
According to New Hampshire Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper,
he has directed Estevez to give a written apology to both the mayor
and Representative Ohm.
Estevez of Pelham is currently serving his first term as a state
representative for Pelham and Hudson. According to his biography
on nh.gov, Estevez is a New Hampshire native and was class
president at Pelham High School. He is a graduate of Barry
University in Miami, Fla., where he earned his bachelors degree
in political science. After graduating, he attended law school and
studied for masters and doctoral degrees at Northeastern University.
He then served on the faculty at Northeastern University, Endicott
College, Lesley University, Bunker Hill Community College and
Middlesex Community College. After earning graduate degrees,
Estevez founded a full-service legal and public policy
Accolades
McDaniel College freshman Stefan Specian of Windham is among the
2018 class of Global Fellows. McDaniels Global Fellows program is a
structured three-year program that is open to freshmen and is designed
to enhance their understanding of global issues, develop heightened
intercultural competency and cultivate the skills and attitudes important
to leading successful lives in a global context. Students will earn a
Global Fellow designation on their transcript upon completion of the
program.
Worcester Academys Julia Pelletier of Pelham, Grade 10, spent
two weeks in the Dominican Republic this month during an intensive
language, culture, and service program, Outlook 360, Release the Hero
Within, sponsored by the Academys World Languages Department.
The learning experience embraced the Worcester Academy philosophy
that a real world education, incorporating opportunities for learning
outside the classroom, empowers students to thrive in diversity and leads
them to engage passionately with the world around them. Over the
course of the Outlook 360 program in the Dominican Republic, students
were challenged to think about themselves and the world in new ways.
They personified the truly global component of a Worcester Academy
education by stepping outside of their comfort zones.
Among Ithaca Colleges student-athletes representing all 27 varsity
sports learning valuable leadership skills in ICs Leadership Academy are
Windham residents Emma Boyd and Taylor ONeil.
Coco, Early & Associates is pleased to announce that Lisa Anne Landry
of Pelham has successfully completed Luxury Portfolio
Internationals training as a Luxury Certified Agent while
in Las Vegas, NV at the Luxury Portfolio, LeadingRE of
the World convention. Lisa has been with Coco, Early
for two years concentrating on the Pelham/Windham
area and her home area of Lexington/Woburn MA.
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Board of Selectmen
Chooses New Chairman
by Barbara OBrien
During their first meeting following the March 10 elections, Windham
selectmen chose Al Letizio, Jr. as their new chairman, while Joel Desilets
got the nod as vice chairman.
Letizio, who is now in his third year as selectman, replaces Ross
McLeod as chairman. Desilets, who is starting his second year on the
board of selectmen, replaces Letizio as vice chairman.
The recent election saw no change in membership on the board
of selectmen, as both Ross McLeod and Roger Hohenberger ran
unopposed. As usual, Hohenberger declined taking on the job of
chairman, saying, once again, that he preferred not to take the top spot.
In addition to Letizio, Desilets, Hohenberger and McLeod, Selectman
Bruce Breton rounds out the membership on the five-member board.
This is Bretons second consecutive year as selectman, although he also
served in that position in prior years.
Superintendent Makes
Recommendation for
High School Principal
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Superintendent Winfried Feneberg has announced that he
is recommending current assistant principal Bob Dawson as the final
candidate for the job of principal at Windham High School. The job
became vacant when former principal Ryan Kaplan resigned from the
position at the end of 2014.
Dawson was one of four finalists for the top job at the local high
school. Two of the candidates, one who directed an international
school in Cambodia, the other an assistant principal in Salem, dropped
out of the competition in the past couple of weeks. Reasons for their
application withdrawals were not disclosed. The two finalists remaining
were Dawson and Windham High School Science Director Bethany
Bernasconi.
Dawson was interviewed by members of the Windham School Board
on April 3. The final decision on whether or not to offer Dawson the job
of high school principal, based on Fenebergs recommendation, will be
made by the school board, most likely before the end of April.
by Barbara OBrien
The Windham School Boards proposed public input policy has
been under scrutiny for several months now and continues to be a
source of discussion and controversy as the new school board gets
underway.
Public issues with the policy began the beginning of 2015, after
former school board member and chairman Jerome Rekart declined
to allow public input from members of the community, ultimately
choosing to have administrative staff call the police. That incident
began a veritable firestorm that hasnt been snuffed out yet.
The proposed policy is intended to encourage citizens of the
school district to attend its sessions, so that they may become better
acquainted with the operation and programs of the schools and so
that the school board may have the opportunity to hear the wishes
and ideas of the public. All official meetings of the school board
shall be open to the press and public. However, the school board
reserves the right to meet and to adjourn or recess a meeting at any
time to discuss such matters as are properly considered in nonpublic session, in accordance with the Right-to-Know Law.
The proposed policy also emphasizes that, while it is vital that
time be provided for people to address the school board, it is also
important that board members have the time to conduct meetings
in a timely and efficient manner.
According to the proposal, any individual shall be allowed to
address the board and administration during the public comment
portion of the meeting (at the beginning) and also when individual
agenda items are being discussed. Based on this proposal, each
person approaching the podium shall give his or her name and
address, as well as the name of any organization being represented.
Furthermore, each person shall be limited to one comment per
agenda item. Additional opportunities to speak shall be at the
discretion of the school board chairman. School board members
will have the option of seeking clarification to any comment made
by a speaker. Personal complaints concerning school personnel
or others connected with the school district will not be taken in
public.
As would be expected, all speakers must conduct themselves
in a civil manner. Obscene, slanderous, defamatory, threatening
or violent statements shall be considered out of order and wont
be tolerated. The chairman may terminate the speakers right to
address the school board, if the speaker does not follow this rule of
conduct.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi suggested that nonresidents of Windham be allowed to speak to the school board,
with the permission of board members, as is done at the annual
deliberative session. Newly elected school board member Daniel
Popovici-Muller agreed, saying he wants to keep any restrictions as
minimal as possible. Vice-Chairman Tom Murray said he felt nonresidents should have the right to address the school board without
by Kaela Law
Nearly 80 residents gathered in Sherburne Hall on Thursday,
March 26, to pose questions and express concerns to Kinder
Morgan representatives about the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline
slated to cross through roughly five miles of Pelham.
Primary concerns from residents focused on the safety and
impact to the town from the sizable pipeline proposed for this area.
The Northeast Energy Direct is set to be either a 30-inch or a 36inch pipeline and would be operating under very high pressure, the
likes of which Pelham has not yet seen.
One resident who has retired in Pelham along with her husband,
said she had obvious concerns for her own family and property,
but also was concerned for her neighbors located on the other
side of the power line right-of-way. She told Kinder Morgan reps,
Those are all new homes (with) young families. How are you
going to explain to them if their drinking water becomes polluted
or contaminated? How are you going to explain to them if you
are polluting the air? How are you going to explain to them if
there were some major incident in the pipeline where you have an
explosion?
Kinder Morgan Representative Jim Hartman responded to these
concerns by telling her, None of those should happen, because
they havent happened to the other natural gas pipelines Pelham
has in town.
To date, Kinder Morgan is still in the pre-filing phase of their
approval process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
and is seeking a customer base to justify the proposed pipeline.
Since re-routing away from Massachusetts and into New
Hampshire, the company has failed to sign on any additional
contracts with firm shippers of natural gas for home heating. The
company has also failed to secure a contract with a gas-fired power
plant that would provide a potential for cheaper electricity rates to
the public.
Without such contracts, Kinder Morgan lacks evidence to suggest
its proposed pipeline will benefit the state of New Hampshire.
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Windham Superintendent is
One of Two Finalists for New Job
by Barbara OBrien
Not only are members of the Windham School
Board in the process of finding a new principal
for the high school, but they may also soon be
searching for a new superintendent.
Winfried Feneberg, who has been
superintendent of SAU 95 for almost two years, is
one of two finalists for the top job in the Kearsarge
School District (SAU 65). Kearsarge includes
seven towns in the Lake Sunapee area (New
London, Bradford, Sutton, Newbury, Springfield,
Warner and Wilmot). There are 10 schools in the
district, with a total enrollment of approximately
1,800 students. Windham has four schools and a
total of approximately 2,800 students.
SAU 95, which was established just two
years ago by ballot, includes only the Windham
School District. Previously, Windham shared a
school administrative unit (SAU) with Pelham.
Feneberg was the very first superintendent of SAU
95. He replaced Frank Bass, who left Windham
and Pelham with little notice, and became the
superintendent in Hanover, New Hampshire. In
the interim between Bass and Feneberg, former
superintendent Henry LaBranche took on the
duties of superintendent for Windham and
Pelham.
The other final candidate for the Kearsarge job
is John House-Meyers, who currently serves as
principal at Bow High School.
by Marc Ayotte
Enthusiasm for the new
Pelham High School addition
reached fever pitch on
Wednesday, March 25 when
the National Honor Society
held a fundraiser inside the
cafeteria. The event involved
purchasing a 6-inch tile and
then personalizing it with
the purpose of tiling a to-bedetermined wall in the new
building.
The 37-member National
Honor Society, comprised
of juniors and seniors, was
looking for a fundraiser for their
Eric Bodenrader with his children, Leah and Kevin
scholarship
program.
The concept
involving
individuals
handpainting
their own
tiles was
decided on,
and eagerly
anticipated.
The NHS
purchased
325 tiles at
PES students, from left, Lilybelle Brodeur, Morgan Benson,
cost from
Ashley Haraldsen, Lexy Brodeur, and Madelyn Rondeau
Time to Clay,
a Nashuabased
business owned by Pelham resident, Debbi
Grimmard. According to Grimmard, she
and employee/NHS member, Kate Coulter,
worked on the idea together.
Another NHS member, Lauren Anderson,
was pleased with the project, indicating
greater involvement by fellow students.
We thought like 200, recalled Anderson
of the original expectation of how many
tiles to purchase. We advertised a lot we
expected a lot of people but maybe not this
much.
If you were one of the hundreds who
flocked to the high school, it was abundantly
clear that the event was an overwhelming
NHS Adviser Michael Chew displays one of the hundreds of
success. Instantly there was a long line
personalized tiles during the scholarship fundraiser
of promising artists filling the cafeteria
and backlogged up
the hallway
ramp; waiting
to leave their
mark on
their personal
tile. NHS
Adviser,
Michael
Chew,
was elated
about the
outpouring
of support
displayed by
PMS 6th graders, from left, Nate Godin, Robbie Sauer and Matt Maigatter
parents and
who were turned away at the door.
especially students from the towns elementary
With respect to the turnout as well as the wide
and middle schools.
array of individual expressions on the tiles,
Originally scheduled to last from 6:30 to 9
Chew offered; its phenomenal, its great to see.
p.m., the event saw an influx of early supporters,
The NHS will also hold another fundraiser
and the inventory of tiles was gone nearly 90
on April 10; an in-house event to benefit the
minutes later. As a result of the tremendous
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. It will take
response by the public, Chew indicated that he
place during the school day, noted Chew of the
hoped there would be a second event at some
interactive event between students and faculty.
point in the future to accommodate those people
by Barbara OBrien
A year ago, the Windham Education Association
filed an unfair labor practice against the Windham
School District in regard to the new director
positions that were in the process of being
established. The six new positions were intended
to replace existing deans; jobs that had been in
place at Windham High School since the facility
opened in September of 2009. Those holding the
dean positions were members of the WEA, while
the new directors are not.
Since that time, the Public Employee Labor
Relations Board has heard the case, agreeing
that school administrators were, indeed, guilty of
an unfair labor practice in establishing positions
that involved teaching, as well as the evaluation
of other teachers, without any negotiations
occurring. As a result, administrators were
instructed to negotiate with the WEA, in good
faith, to resolve the issue. According to the labor
board ruling, the school districts unilateral
change in a term or condition of employment
destroys the level playing field necessary for
productive and fair labor negotiations. The
Windham School District shall cease and
desist from refusing to negotiate the terms of
employment for deans/directors, the decision
read.
Instead, school administrators chose to appeal
the labor boards decision on two subsequent
occasions. In addition, most recently, school
board members voted unanimously (5 to 0) to
appeal the labor boards decision to the New
Hampshire Supreme Court. School administrators
argue that the directors are new positions, not a
reassignment of the former deans responsibilities
and duties.
Windham Education Association President
John Hayward spoke about the situation earlier
this month. Hayward has been WEA president
for the past year. He is a social studies teacher
at Windham Middle School. Hayward said that
the WEA has offered to negotiate with the school
district three times since the labor board decision
was handed down last year, but to no avail. The
only issue school administrators are willing to
discuss is what effect the director positions might
be having on the bargaining unit, Hayward said.
The most recent substantial contact between
the WEA and school administrators was last
September, Hayward noted.
By establishing the six director positions, school
administrators have created a hybrid, Hayward
said. According to the existing contract, which
runs from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016,
administrators cannot teach and teachers cannot
evaluate, Hayward explained. Stipulation
number 6 of the job description for director,
however, states that a director may be required to
carry a course load of two classes per semester,
in addition to any other supervisory or evaluation
duties.
Hayward said he doesnt understand why the
school administrative unit (SAU 95) or the school
board continues to pursue this issue, despite
the labor board ruling that the school district
has been committing an unfair labor practice.
Hayward noted the significant amount of taxpayer
dollars being spent by school administrators to
continue appealing the decision. We told their
attorney that wed give them everything in the
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The New Hampshire legislature is, once again, examining the opportunity
to legalize casino gaming here in New Hampshire.
Its an opportunity the citizens of New Hampshire have long supported.
Public opinion surveys clearly show nearly two-to-one support for casino
gaming in New Hampshire.
The support is strong across the political spectrum: Democrats,
Republicans and Independents all in New Hampshire support bringing a
casino to New Hampshire?
Whats standing in the way of this opportunity?
Not Massachusetts. They are grateful that New Hampshire continues to
fiddle and diddle.
The New Hampshire Advantage of a lack of sales or income tax has hurt
the Bay State for generations. They continue to look to us and see their
friends and neighbors come over our borders to shop tax-free.
Now, they look and see us squandering the opportunity to do what nearly
40 other states are doing, including, them, which is enjoying the benefits of
casino gaming.
The benefits are too sizeable to ignore: thousands of Jobs, millions in
revenue for the state, and significant economic development opportunities
for the region.
The people of Salem know this quite well and, in March of 2013,
shouting with a loud voice of 81% of the community voting to support a
casino in town.
New Hampshire has a long history of being first, particularly with
gambling. With horses at Rockingham Park over 100 years ago and the
first-in-the-nation lottery in the 1960s, New Hampshire led the way in using
revenues derived from gambling to serve the public good.
Now, we lag behind and Massachusetts is hoping that we do not wake up
and seize this opportunity.
I strongly encourage the New Hampshire House to stand with the people
and seize this opportunity.
SB 113 will bring two casinos to New Hampshire through a competitive
process. SB 113 will bring strong oversight and continue New Hampshires
tradition of strong regulation.
SB 113 will bring over $100M in revenue to the state of New Hampshire,
non-taxpayer revenue. Thats revenue to fund critical services that does not
come from the backs of hard-working taxpayers.
Its no wonder the people support a casino so strongly.
Finally, this legislation restores a critical promise.
SB 113 returns $25M in a crucial revenue sharing component program
to local municipalities and towns. This revenue was curtailed by the state of
New Hampshire in 2010.
This provision is very important and very timely because every town and
city in our state: will see revenue sharing restored.
In my community, it restores nearly $70,000. Thats $70,000 we lost and
had to replace.
For a larger municipality like Concord, its around $1.2M in local aid
being restored. For Keene, a little over a $1M dollars. For our states largest
city, Manchester, almost $4M.
Restoring local aid that was previously cut restores certainty in planning
for our officials at the local level. It provides certainty for our local taxpayers
as well.
SB 113 provides a great opportunity for New Hampshire. The people of
New Hampshire already know that.
Will the New Hampshire House listen to the people?
Each year our club sponsors a baby and toddler shower to benefit Our
Place, a division of Catholic Charities in Manchester, NH. Our Place
provides non-denominational services to young, low-income families
with children up to age three in southern New Hampshire. Through the
generosity of our members and the Windham community at large, we are
able to assist Our Place in achieving their goal of helping these families build
strong foundations by providing them with parenting, educational, and
vocational guidance.
Once again, the Nesmith Library has graciously given us space to collect
donations for our cause. Diapers (Sizes 4 and 5), baby wipes, and toddler
clothing (Sizes 2T-5T) are greatly needed. We would very much appreciate
your continued support for this project. Items may be placed in our
collection cradle just inside the librarys main entrance from April 27 to May
8. Or, if you prefer, you may bring your gift to our May 6 meeting and be
our guest for lunch by contacting Linda Gallagher, 889-1422.
This support in the early parenting experience helps build both confidence
and a strong base for healthy family development. We thank you for your
assistance and participation.
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Currently
Pelham Parks and Recreation is accepting
registration for Adult/Teen Tennis Lessons to
be run by Coach Moe Leclerc and the Next
Champion coaches, at Pelham High School
outdoor tennis courts. Two 6-week sessions will
be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Players may choose one or both days weekly.
The program will emphasize the skills of the
game with a fun and challenging environment
designed to get the best out of each participant. A
second session will be offered after the six weeks.
Program fee. Class size is limited; first comefirst served. Each player must bring his/her own
racket and water bottle(s). See https://webtrac.
pelhamweb.com for online sign ups.
Pelham Summer Camp for juniors (ages 6-8)
and seniors (ages 12-14), and Tots Summer
Playground Camp. For more information re:
dates, and fees visit Pelham Parks & Rec website
at pelhamweb.com/recreation, e-mail recreation@
pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721.
Friday, April 10
Murder and Mayhem at the Pelham
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Public Library. Calling all mystery
lovers. Friends of the Library in Pelham,
FLIP, are pleased to sponsor a murder
mystery evening on starting at 7 p.m. sharp. Who
is murdered? Who did it? Shhhh - put together
all the clues and see if you are a good detective!
Murder and Mayhem at the Library, an original
murder mystery specially created for the library is
written and presented by Windham Actors Guild
and promises to be an exciting evening! The stage
will be set, the lights will be dimmed and the story
will unfold! Light refreshments provided by our
Pelham Friends group and some area caterers will
be served. The tickets are $15 per person and
may be purchased at the library before the event
and also at the door. Look forward to seeing you
there if you dare!
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Saturday, April 11
Genealogy Workshops from 9:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Nesmith Library.
Marcel Jussaume presents: Genealogy
101 and Family Tree Maker 101 - Beginner
level seminar. Just getting started in your online
genealogy research? Join us for a beginner
level genealogy seminar to learn the basics of
genealogy research, terms, where to begin, and
how to document your research using Family Tree
Maker. If you have your own laptop with Family
Tree Maker bring it with you, and follow along
as Marcel guides us through the steps. Be sure to
bring your questions! When registering, indicate
if you intend to bring your own laptop computer,
so we can plan ahead for seating. Free and open
to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration required. For more information on
the Intermediate level seminar, call 432-7154 or
e-mail swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org.
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Saturday, April 18
The first Household Hazardous
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Waste Collection for 2015 will be held
from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nashua
Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr.,
Nashua. Residents of Pelham and Windham
are welcome to attend. For a complete list of
acceptable items and electronics or for additional
questions regarding the HHW Program, visit
www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.
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Tuesday, April 21
Craft Club: Paper Dahlia Wreath from
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6 to 7:30 p.m. This months craft at the
Nesmith Library will be a lovely spring
floral wreath. The event is free and open to
the public. All supplies are provided. Stop by the
library to see examples. Children are welcome
to attend when accompanied by an adult. Come
join the crafting fun! Call 432-7154 to register.
Space is limited.
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The Pelham Public Library will host awardwinning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack to
present Van Goghs Starry Night: How to Pastel
Paint Expressively from 6 to 8 p.m. This pastel
painting workshop is designed for sheer beginners
and experienced artists alike. All materials due at
sign up. Space is limited to the first 25 enrollees.
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Friday, April 24
Registration ends today for Spring
Tot Soccer. Practices will be held on
Wednesdays from May 6 to June 17 at 6
p.m. on the Village Green. Six games will
be played on Saturdays. Open to girls and boys,
ages 3 and 4 (age 3 by May 1). No experience
necessary! Bring shin guards. Any cancellations
will be posted at www.pelhammessageboard.com.
Parents are required to stay with their children
this is not a drop off program. There is a program
fee. Call 635-2721 with any questions or e-mail
Recreation@pelhamweb.com.
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Saturday, April 25
Spring is just around the corner! When
spring cleaning, those items to go are
treasures for someone else, so bring your
items to the Womans Service Club of
Windham Annual Yard Sale is set for 8:30 a.m. to
1p.m., upstairs of Windham Town Hall. The club
will accept donations for the sale from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Fri., April 24, in town hall. No clothing,
combustibles, or electronics can be accepted.
Proceeds will benefit the clubs scholarship fund.
For more information about the club, go to www.
womansserviceclubofwindham.org.
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Saturday, April 25
Maureen Taylor: Photo Detective, 9:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m., presented by Nesmith Library and the
Windham Historical Society. Maureen Taylor is a
frequent keynote speaker on photo identification,
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photograph preservation, and family history.
During her presentation we will hear about
individuals who participated in the American
Revolution and lived beyond the advent of
photography in 1839. Learn about the detective
work involved in uncovering these misplaced
pictures. Hear the stories of the men and women
who were members of the first photographed
generation. She will share tales of bravery, love,
loss and financial hardship chronicled in the
lives of the Revolutionary War generation. Learn
about the detective work involved in uncovering
and verifying these misplaced pictures of these
survivors and their life stories. This event is free
and open to the public. Register by calling 4327154.
Saturday, April 25
The Town of Windham will host a low cost
Rabies Clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Windham Town Hall, 3 North Lowell Rd. It is
open to Windham residents and surrounding
towns. The cost is $15. All dogs must be on
a leash and cats must be in carriers. Written
proof of prior vaccination is required for a 3 year
certificate. The town clerk will be on hand to
license Windham dogs for 2015 as a convenience
to residents who have not done so. Several pet
businesses will be on hand to explain services
they offer and answer any questions you may have
on pet care and training.
Tuesday, April 28, Thursday, April 30 &
Monday, May 4
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The Pelham Police Department will
host a free Rape Aggression Defense
class for women. The class is designed
to empower women through self defense,
awareness, and avoidance. The class is a three
night course. Participants have to attend each
class in order to successfully pass the course.
Classes will be held at the Pelham Police
Department and will begin at 6 p.m. and end
at approximately 10 p.m. each night. If you are
interested in participating in the class, contact
MPO David G. DeRoche at 635-2411, ext. 4005
or e-mail at dderoche@pelhampolice.com.
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For more than 180 years, the steeple that rests upon the Windham
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