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Volume 15 Number 21 January 6, 2017 8 Pages
Press Box at High

School Put on Hold
by Barbara OBrien
Following a review by the firm of Banwell Architects and a site
visit by Windham Building Inspector Mike McGuire, a volunteerfunded project at Windham High School has been put on hold.
Work had already begun on the press box up the hill from the
football field at Windham High School when the school board
was made aware of the project, causing some of the members
to express concern. The press box was slated to sit between two
existing structures, described as sheds.
Following the subsequent visit by the building inspector, he
expressed concerns about safety issues. Reportedly, there needs
to be a change in the building permit, as the structure will be
occupied at times. The press box will also need a foundation,
according to the building inspector and plans should also be
reviewed by a structural engineer.
School board member Tom Murray said he wondered if a more
comprehensive approach should be taken to the project, because
building a foundation would be costly. Murray suggested
that the plans be reviewed by the school boards building and
grounds Committee.
School Board Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller noted that
the work would have to be delayed, anyway, due to the arrival of
winter weather.
According to Windham High School Principal Bob Dawson,
during the spring, the structures are used mainly for storage. In
the fall, a covered facility is needed for coaches, announcers and
timekeepers.
We cant get by with a tent, said School Board ViceChairman Rob Breton. We need a structure.
We have to be financially responsible, added school board
member Dennis Senibaldi; stating that the school district needs
both a short- and a long-term plan. We need to determine the
most effective way to achieve this project, Senibaldi said.
Its time for a master plan for athletic facilities, Murray
commented.
Veterans and Fifth-Grade Leaders

Share a Memorable Dinner
by Len Lathrop
The Pelham Elementary School fifth-grade leadership group
invited town veterans for dinner the Thursday before the
holiday break.
While the pictures almost tell the story, some of the things
that were heard and saw moved many of the veterans to
comment. When the veterans arrived fourth graders were just
finishing lunch; most of them stood and offered handshakes
to each veteran and thanked them for their service. Staff
mentioned that it was spontaneously. As the class changed
while the leadership team of students got to work making their
guests welcome, the rest of the fifth graders joined in with
handshakes.
While the tables were set and decorated with patriotic signs
and flags, the veterans were seated as the leadership group
brought a complete turkey dinner for each veteran and the
special student turkey dinner being served that day. Each
student sat across from the adults with the vets asking about
what they wanted to do and the students asking about what
the veterans had done in the war and why they decided to go
into the military.
As dinner was winding down and all the trays returned to
the kitchen, goodbyes and thank yous were being offered all
around. The students gathered in a circle, and one could hear
the comment better than a field trip coming from the huddle.
Molly Coakley leans on her veteran hero, George Blankenship, Marine

who served in Vietnam, Post 10722 VFW Chaplain.
by Jay Hobson
In response to questions raised to school board members from
some parents and students regarding future scheduling at the
high school, Pelham High School Principal Gary Dempsey gave
an update to members at the Dec. 21 school board meeting.
I received one email as I recall from a student regarding calc.
or pre-calc and Im not sure if other members have received
emails, but were on a path where people have concerns, said
School Board Chairman Brian Carton.
Dempsey said that he had set up meetings with 11th and 12th
graders.
Were going to talk to them when theyre signing up for
classes next month, he said. I met with the juniors, and they
were pretty emotional, so after that meeting I sent out personal
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
High School
Scheduling Questions
Discussed
at School Board
It was a patriotic gathering of veterans and fifth graders at Pelham Elementary.
Lily Brodeur visits with George Squire a Marine in WWII

in China. A VFW Life Members.
Art Teacher and his Daughter

Createan Epic Snow Sculpture
continue to page 14 - Scheduling Questions
New Name is
Gateway Boulevard
by Barbara OBrien
The contention between the Town of Windham and the New
Hampshire Department of Safety continues in regard to naming
the short stretch of roadway located behind McDonalds and
Klemms Market, off of Range Road.
Several weeks ago, selectmen voted to name the stretch
Gateway Road, notifying the NH Department of Safety of the
decision. In response, officials from the state said they didnt
want Gateway Road used, because it sounded too much like
Galway Road and might cause confusion in the event of an
emergency call to 9-1-1.
After receiving the letter from the state, selectmen decided it
was not the department of safetys prerogative to dictate what
the town names its road and, therefore, they were staying with
Gateway Road.
A few days later, another letter arrived from the department
of safety in which a recommendation was made that Gateway
Road be changed to either Gateway Street or Gateway Avenue.
Selectmen were not pleased with the directive from state
officials. Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets said he viewed the
states letter as an ultimatum, rather than a recommendation.
The state doesnt have the authority to order the town to make
the change, Desilets said. He also compared the direction from
the state as being illegal extortion. Desilets said he felt as if
the selectmen were being threatened and found the situation
egregious.
If we dont name it, do we have to accept it, Selectman
Roger Hohenberger asked. Previously, this section of road
was state-owned and maintained. Once it is town-owned,
all maintenance must be done by the town. I dont want it,
Hohenberger insisted. Hohenberger also said he didnt want to
see taxpayer money used to fight the state in naming the road.
Selectman Jennifer Simmons said she would be in favor of
changing the name to Gateway Street. Vice-Chairman Ross
McLeod said he didnt feel selectmen needed to do anything
about altering the name from Gateway Road. McLeod then
said, Why not go big? Lets name it Gateway Boulevard!
Selectmen agreed with McLeods suggestion by a vote of 3 to 1
to 0. Voting in favor of making the road a boulevard were Joel
Desilets, Ross McLeod and Bruce Breton. Voting in opposition
was Jennifer Simmons. Casting no vote was Roger Hohenberger.
The question that remains is whether the street sign will read
Gateway Boulevard or abbreviated to Gateway Blvd. or if the
state will even accept the newest idea.
submitted by
Chanda Leary
Pelham
Memorial
School art
teacher Randy
Coutu and
his 9-yearold daughter,
Maylee, created
this elephant
sculpture made
of snow. The icy
creation can be
seen on Frontier
Drive in Pelham.
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2 - January 6, 2017 | Pelham - Windham News
submitted by Windham Fire Department

On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Parkland Medical Center
held its annual EMS Awards and Appreciation Night
at Birchwood Vineyards, Rockingham Road in Derry.
This night is intended to recognize excellence, foster
achievements and honor those in and around EMS
Systems whose acts and deeds stand out from the dayto-day excellence of that system.
Area EMS providers, as well as departments,
received recognition in these areas:
Clinical excellence in chest pain management,
Clinical excellence for trauma care,
Clinical excellence in the treatment of sepsis,
Clinical excellence in stroke management,
EMS Service of the Year,
Paramedic of the Year,
Advanced EMT of the Year, and
EMT of the Year.
This year, Windham Call Firefighter William J.
Brown, a retired lieutenant with the department,
received the EMT of the Year. Firefighter Brown was
recognized for his 40-plus years as an emergency
medical technician.
The Windham Fire Department also received an
award for Clinical Excellence for Stroke Management.
This award recognizes departments for their treatment
and prompt delivery of potential stroke patients.
Chief Thomas McPherson remarked, I am extremely honored
and proud of all the men and women of the Windham Fire
Department for their achievements, but more so for their
Accolades
Keene State College Mens Cross Country student-athlete Jared
Hannon has been named to the Little East Conference Academic
All-Conference team. Hannon is a native of Pelham, majoring in
Management. To be named a Fall All-Academic awardee, a studentathlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher
through the 2016 spring semester and be at least a sophomore
academically and athletically. The student-athlete must also be a fulltime member of a varsity sport and be enrolled in its institution for a
full academic year.
Keith Brown of Pelham, a
freshman at Endicott College,
was named to the Deans List for
the fall semester.
Timothy Fraser of Windham
graduated magna cum
laude with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business
Administration in Marketing
during commencement
exercises held in December at Coastal Carolina University.
Kaeleigh Sparkman, a junior Exercise Science major of Pelham, was
among approximately 900 Bob Jones University students named to the
fall 2016 Deans List.
Courtesy photo
Windham Fire Department Recognized

by Parkland Medical Center
From left are Parkland Medical Center EMS Coordinator Sean Ellbeg;
Firefighter William Brown; and Dr. Thomas Scott.
dedication and commitment in continuing to deliver a higher level
of emergency services to the residents of Windham and those we
serve.
The chief thanked everyone at Parkland Medical Center for taking
time to recognize the efforts of all the emergency providers.
A Tradition of Singing for the Sisters
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Every month, the Sisters at the
Presentation of Mary Academy
are surprised with a birthday
celebration from their preschool
and kindergarten students. For
several years, the young children
have carried on this tradition.
While the resident Sisters enjoy
their lunch, the youngest scholars
join them and sing Happy
Birthday to all those celebrating
that month. Of course, the month
of December belongs to Jesus. This
December there were two special
visitors from Rome. Sr. Claudette
and Sr. Charrita, who are members
of the leadership team for the Sister
of the Presentation of Mary, were in
town to join the party. The Sisters
sang along while the students
showed off their vocal skills.
Sisters and Pre-K three-year-old students celebrate together.
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representative, Tara Sad from Walpole, who also
served on the House Environment and Agriculture
Committee with him for 10 years. For eight of
those years, Sad and Haefner would switch from
chair to ranking member, depending on which
party was in the majority. Despite the fact that
Sad is from the other party, they are great friends
and have worked together in a bipartisan manner
for their entire term. So the shared job will allow
them to continue working together on agricultural
and rural issues, passing along their accumulated
knowledge to legislators in the eastern region.
The job also brings with it travel to the various
statehouses, where the team will meet with the
agriculture committees to learn what policy issues
they are facing help them find the best solutions
to the problems. Other travel involves the annual
conference, which this year will be held at
Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Sad and Haefner will be
responsible for the agricultural
policy sessions and site visits.
They will also be providing
data and policy advice for state
policy makers.
While I loved every minute
of my ten years in the House
and I often thought of it as my
favorite job, Haefner said, it
was not to be a sixth term. I am
excited to start this new - and
yet not so new - part of my life.
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Another Year of Good Deeds and

Fun Events for the Scouts of Pelham
submitted by Adam J.
the Scouts have
Murphy
participated in many
Its safe to say that there
fun and engaging
is a deep divide in our
activities.
great country, but one thing
In October they had
stands true for the Scouts
the fall Dutch oven
in the town of Pelham.
cook off and camp
Pelhams Scouts continue to
out where the boys
remain focused on bringing
must cook meals for
the community together and
the troop and then
setting a good example.
set up their tents for
This past November all
the evening. A large
of the Scouts in town, Girl
group of kids and
Scouts included, helped
parents went up to
collect 4,515 individual
Portsmouth to receive
food items and over $1,000
a behind-the-scenes
in cash donations for the
tour of Strawbery
Pelham Food Pantry over
Banke to learn about
the course of one weekend.
Thanksgiving many
This could not have been
years ago. A quick
achieved without the help
stop at the USS
of the towns residents and
Albacore submarine
Lion Scout Keegan Murphy
the local businesses. The
helped the Scouts
food and money will go to
to learn about the
help our very own citizens.
valuable research
The local Scouts also participated with Pelhams
done with this amazing submarine.
VFW post in
A group of
Courtesy photos
the retirement
Scouts was also
of America
present to help
Flags in
set up a tree
November.
at the towns
This is a
Festival of the
ceremony that
Trees.
is performed
To round out
to retire a
the year, the
weathered
Pelham Scouts
or damaged
had their endAmerican flag
of-the-year
in a respectful
Christmas party
manor.
where there
A group of
were plenty
Scouts also
of games to
gathered up at
be played and
Visiting Strawbery Banke
the Manchester
cookies to be
Veterans
decorated.
Administration
The Scouts
Medical Center to participate in Veterans Day
2017 calendar is looking to be an eventful one,
activities with local veterans.
starting with the Pinewood Derby races in January.
It is important for town residents to see what
Anyone interested in learning more about
Pelhams Scouts are doing for their community.
Scouting, go to Facebook under Pack 610.
In addition to all of the above listed events,
Selectmen Vote to Encumber $87K

for Senior Center Parking Lot Project
by Jay Hobson
asked how the current work was funded and
The Pelham Board of Selectmen voted to
Ferreira said that there was a warrant article and
encumber a total of $87,000 to complete the
it had been exhausted that and the rest has come
parking lot for the Senior Center (recently
out of the special budget. That was money put
renamed Hobbs Community Center.)
aside that wasnt used for paving projects.
Superintendent of the transfer station and the
Selectman Lynde said that looking at the
highway department Frank Ferreira said that the
expenditure report that was fairly up to date, there
$56,985.12 on hand to repair the senior center
is $415,000 dollars that was available.
parking lot was not enough.
Were talking about $87,000 to complete this.
How much more do you anticipate the final
Do you feel comfortable encumbering $87,000 to
number to be? asked Board Chairman Douglas
complete the project? Viger asked the board.
Viger.
Were going to spend it anyway, and weve got
Ferreira said that he believed an additional
a fair amount of room in this years budget Lynde
$30,000 would be needed to finish the project.
said.
Viger reminded the board that, because of the
Ferreira said that if there was any money left
weather, the parking lot project had run out of
that it would go to paving the roads.
time for completion of the second and final coat.
Viger said that he would accept a motion to
We had talked about this, but it was a matter
encumber the $87,000. Lynde made the motion
of where the money was going to come from,
with Selectman Paul Leonard seconding the
Viger said.
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Amendment to Noise Ordinance

Heads to Public Hearing
by Barbara OBrien
At a recent selectmens meeting, Windham
Police Chief Gerald Lewis presented an
amendment to the towns noise ordinance. Lewis
said the amendment came about as the result of
some fireworks complaints lodged last summer. I
tried to be reasonable, Lewis said of the proposed
amendment. The noise ordinance was originally
approved by voters in March 2008.
Lewis explained that a violation of the
ordinance occurs when a noise generates a
complaint during certain hours. Currently, the
ordinance involves noise complaints made
between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. (Monday through
Saturday) and 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Sundays.
Based on Lewis amendment, the following
change would be instituted: Pertaining to the
discharge of fireworks, the noise ordinance would
be in effect between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. (Monday
through Sunday). Even permissible fireworks
are prohibited during these hours, Lewis noted.
People should have peace and quiet during
these hours, he said. Other hours would not
be changed from their current status. A state
ordinance defines allowed uses of fireworks; an
RSA that was adopted by the Town of Windham
years ago.
As a general rule, I find the use of fireworks,
other than on the Fourth of July, generally
discourteous, Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets
said, referring to the effects they can have on
people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or on
pets; dogs, in particular.
Its not just fireworks causing noise, however,
which elicit complaints during nighttime and
early morning hours. Also listed are power tools,
lawn care equipment, chain saws, snow blowers
(except for 24 hours after a snowstorm) and power
augers used for ice fishing.
The purpose of the noise ordinance is to
regulate the making, creation or maintenance of
excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noises
that, in their time, place and manner adversely
affect and are a detriment to public health,
comfort, safety and welfare of the residents of the
Town of Windham.
For the purpose of this noise ordinance, the
following words and phrases apply as follows:
Construction - Any site preparation, assembly,
erection, substantial repair, alteration or similar
action, but excluding demolition;
Continuous Sound - Any sound that exists,
essentially without interruption, for a period of 10
minutes or more;
Demolition - Dismantling or intentional
removal of structures, utilities, public or private
right of way surfaces or similar property;
Impulse Noise - Any noise of short duration,
usually less than one second, and of high
intensity, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay;
Noise Disturbance - Any sound, whether a
continuous sound or an impulse noise which
is loud or unreasonable and which disturbs a
reasonable person with normal sensitivities

Person - Any individual, partnership, company,
corporation, association, firm, organization,
governmental agency, administration or
department, or any other group of individuals, or
any officer or employee thereof;
Power Tool - Any device powered mechanically,
by electricity, by compressed air, by gasoline, by
diesel fuel or by any other fuel, which is intended
to be used or is actually used for but shall not
be limited to, the performance of such functions
as cutting, blowing, nailing, stapling, sawing,
vacuuming or drilling;
Undue hardship - A situation or circumstance in
which it is unreasonable to require the applicant
to conduct the regulated activity during the hours
permitted under the ordinance;
Permissible Fireworks - this means consumer
fireworks, except for those items that are
prohibited pursuant to state regulations.
The following uses and activities shall be
exempt from the foregoing noise/time restrictions:
Noise of safety signals, warning devices
and emergency pressure relief valves;
Noise resulting from any public safety
vehicle when responding to an emergency
call or acting in time of emergency, or any
public safety personnel when otherwise
performing their duties;
Noise resulting from emergency
maintenance work or work that cannot be
performed during the day due to mitigating
factors such as traffic volume or facility
use, as performed by the town, the school
district, the state, public utility companies,
or a private property owner in the event of
a legitimate emergency;
Noise resulting from snow removal
operations performed by the Town,
the State and other types of private or
commercial snow removal operations; and
Any other noise resulting from activities of
a temporary duration permitted by law and
for which a license or permit therefore has
been granted by the Town of Windham.
An application for a waiver of the provisions of
this ordinance on the basis of undue hardship may
be made to the Windham Board of Selectmen.
Any such waiver granted by the selectmen
shall set forth all conditions pertaining to the
specified noise, and a reasonable time limit for its
abatement.
Any person who violates the provisions of
this ordinance or any landowner who permits
violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall
be guilty of a violation under RSA 625:9 (V)(a) and
may be penalized by a fine of not more than $300
for the first offense, $500 for the second offense,
and $1000 for the third and any subsequent
violations thereafter.
A public hearing on the proposed amendment
to the noise ordinance will be scheduled for later
this month.
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
Nominations Needed for

George W. Harris Outstanding
Citizenship Award
This award is presented to a citizen or citizens who
display a consistent level of leadership, dedication,
philanthropy, volunteerism, guidance and/or general
commitment to the betterment of the community.
These attributes may take the form of coaching,
elective office, volunteerism, paid work, or financial
contributions, etc. The following criteria must be met:
1.
Resident of Pelham, N.H.
2.
Demonstrate volunteerism
3.
Commitment to leadership
4.
Positive attitude towards community goals
5.
Selfless dedication to the betterment of
community
Award is presented at the Firefighters Ball on Feb. 4,
at the Harris Pelham Inn.
Please submit your nominations to Robert Horne via
e-mail at rhorne@pelhamfire.com
Robert Horne, Pelham
Why so Quick to Infringe on the

Rights of Fellow Citizens?
As an Army Lieutenant I took an oath to support
and defend the constitution and over the next 30 years
I took this oath many times and administered that same
oath to untold numbers of soldiers. Never did I take
that oath lightly and each and every time I would reflect
on the meaning of the oath. It is therefore difficult for
me to understand why people are so quick to infringe
on the rights of their fellow citizens.
Its in this vein that I read with interest the recent
letter Gun Slinging America. The author covers a
lot of ground from why citizens purchase firearms to
hunting, gun safety, self-defense and homicide rates.
But the true intent I believe is as the author states
that, The second amendment is no longer feasible.
In effect, fellow citizens can no longer be trusted to
exercise their individual right of self-defense with
the state taking on that responsibility. This line of
reasoning is wrong, and places us on a slippery slope
when it comes to the protection of all our individual
rights as citizens.
The last time I checked, I did not see any gun
slinging citizens at the mall. While one death is too
many, violent crime in general has seen a significant
decrease in the past 20 years. Gun violence is most
frequent in a handful of our large metropolitan cities
where the shooter and the victim normally have

extensive criminal records and gang affiliations. By
the way, criminals and terrorists dont submit to
background checks or any other common sense gun
control measures. I cant recall any citizen who has a
concealed carry license committing gun crime. The
United States does not lead the world in gun violence.
Terrorists target and attack almost without exception
gun free zones knowing citizens are not likely to be
armed and able to resist.
But the real issue for me is the underpinning assault
on individual rights. Today we see constant attacks on
free speech with the latest being fake news and fact
checking by questionable organizations. More recently
is the cry by many to eliminate the Electoral College as
inconvenient.
Our constitution would not have passed had it
not been for the majority of the framers insisting on
a bill of rights to put future generations on notice
that governments have no authority over what they
considered natural or god given rights. Specifically, the
second amendment does not stand-alone. It stands with
the other nine amendments we call the bill of rights. To
attack one is to attack all while the individual citizen
looses another inalienable right.
The Founding Fathers gave us the remedy for making
changes to the constitution. Its called a constitutional
amendment. I believe, however, that the majority of
American citizens value their rights. They value the
right of individual self-defense and would not support
any attempt to take away that right or any other right.
I will always continue to cling to the Bill of Rights
and remember the oath I took as a soldier. At the end
of the day, we should be careful what we ask for because
we may come to regret it.
John Deyermond, Pelham
Windham Schools Renovation

Project is the Best Option
On March 14 many registered voters will go to the
polls to vote, yet again, on a major renovation project
to improve school facilities in our district. Due to my
involvement in a previous Facilities Committee and the
current Building and Grounds Committee, I wanted
to share my unique perspective on the dire need to
update our facilities and ask you to consider learning
more about the Windham Schools Renovation Project.
Getting information to residents of Windham about
this project, through multiple media venues, has been
and will continue to be a daunting task.
Why do we need a renovation project? Our schools
have an insufficient number of classrooms for student

enrollment. Areas for support services are cramped,
cluttered and at times cause serious civil rights
violations. There is often disruption in the educational
process and lack of equity among students. Several
third-grade classes are still being housed at the high
school which is creating a shortage of space needed for
high school programs. There are short and long term
maintenance needs for the existing undersized Golden
Brook School and Windham Middle School that are
estimated at $4.7M. This renovation project will avoid
these costs and correct other school facilities issues that
exist.
Many students in our school system have been
struggling with overcrowding, larger class sizes and
the obvious lack of STEAM and FACS (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Family
and Consumer Sciences). This has diminished their
educational experience. This renovation project solves
overcrowding across the entire district, brings more 21st
century learning to Windham and addresses inequities
in our schools.
A professional construction management firm, hired
by the district, provided the School Board with a total
maximum price of approximately $38.5 million for this
26-month renovation project. This updated version of
last years project includes additional space to provide
more programs focusing on STEAM, FACS and Special
Education. The educational program has clearly
improved. An additional practice field and a muchneeded full-sized stage have been added to the campus.
And all this with a decrease in the original price!
This renovation project is the best option that has
been presented to the voters of Windham in several
years. It is a clear solution to all our school district
facilities problems. Please consider educating yourself
on the current plan. Visit the school district website
at www.SAU95.org. Under the Community tab,
search for New Schools Project where you will find
documents for public viewing. Come to a Building
and Grounds meeting on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Watch a
brief PowerPoint presentation on Channel 170. Review
posters that are at the SAU, in our school lobbies, the
Town Hall and library. Or attend an extensive public
forum, hosted by the PTA, on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at
the Golden Brook School to have access to Building
and Grounds members, Architects and Engineers, our
Construction Management firm and School Board
members.
Windham students deserve our thoughtful
consideration on this matter!
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is awarded to the graduating
senior who most inspired his/her
classmates through kindness,
dedication and courage.
For the past three years, Nick
has served as a pharmaceutical
consultant with the international
firm IMS Health, in the firms
Boston area office. Nick will be
serving as an account manager,
responsible for working with
established A.J. Letizio retail
supermarket customers and
clients located in central New
England. Nick will be working
under the leadership of Bob
Tessitore, senior vice president
of retail at A.J. Letizio Sales and
Marketing.
Nick Letizio becomes the fifth generation of Letizios to enter
Al Letizio, Jr. said that the
the food industry. He has recently joined AJ Letizio Sales
family first noticed Nicks
and Marketing as an account executive.
passion for the food business
early on, when, as a boy, he
fully funded his Eagle Scout
project through the sale of custom-cut, aged prime steaks, that he sold throughout
the community. Im very proud to have Nick joining us, his father said. Nick will
be calling on customers that I once managed and that his grandfather, Al Letizio, Sr.,
called on back in the 1960s and 70s. He will be carrying on a long family tradition
in the New England food industry.
As we execute A.J. Letizios 20-year game plan, going forward, Im pleased to have
Nick on our team of talented individuals, each of whom has been instrumental in
delivering service to our customers and clients and continuing in our steady growth,
said Senior Vice President Bob Tessitore.
When Nick is not at work, he has many other interests that he pursues, including
rooting for the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He is also an avid
outdoorsman, hiker, long distance runner and musician, performing professionally
in his spare time. Nick and his wife, Pauline, make their home in Andover,
Massachusetts.
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by Barbara OBrien
Nicholas Letizios entry into the family business initiates the fifth
generation of Letizios working in the food industry; carrying on a
tradition that began in 1912, nearly 105 years ago.
A.J. Letizio Sales and Marketing has announced the addition of
Nick Letizio to the companys retail division. A.J. Letizio Sales and
Marketing is located on Enterprise Drive in Windham. Nick was
born and raised in the town of Windham. His father, Al Letizio, Jr.,
the current president of A.J. Letizio Sales and Marketing, is a recent
Windham Selectman and former member of the Windham School
Board.
Nick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from
Yale University, where he was also presented with the prestigious
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I dont make New Years resolutions

because I am basically perfect. Lets be
honest, no ones New Years resolution lasts
longer than a month anyway, so its pretty
much a waste of time. With that being said,
there are things that I want to come out of
this year. First and foremost, lets hope 2017
is way
better
than
2016. I
think the
majority
All About
of us can
agree it
was a
rough
year.
There was a ton of tragic events, celebrity
deaths, and, of course, the most embarrassing
election this country has ever seen.
My unrealistic desires for 2017 are to
pay off my student debt, move out of my
parents house and get my book published.
Unfortunately, if any of those three things did
happen in the year 2017 the migrant crisis
just might get solved as well.
My realistic desire for 2017 is for the media
or law enforcement to tell me who killed
JonBenet Ramsey. Its been like 20 years. I
dont even care if no ones convicted. This
country has been waiting 20 years for an
answer as to who killed that poor sweet child.
I would also to see some vast improvements
with the migrant crisis. I dont expect it
be solved, but maybe open up a school or
two for the children. The situation is really
pathetic and, with all the great minds in this
world you, would think a few of them could
come up with a way to improve their quality
of life. Im personally not smart enough
or get paid enough to do that, but Im sure
someone is.
It would also be really great if we
discovered aliens exist. I know that this
may seem unrealistic to some people, but I
feel like certain groups of people have been
promising alien life for some time now. I
mean its unrealistic to think we are the only
planet that has intelligent life on it. Thats
a bit absurd. Of course, if we were ever
introduced to aliens, it would be the end of
humanity as we know it because humans by
the masses are dumb. We would probably
start a war and lose. We cant even get
along with people of different cultures and
religions, never mind those from a different
planet.
I wish to see people posting fewer personal
details about their lives on social media.
Nobody cares if you think youre fat or that
you and your significant other broke up
for the seventh time this week. Instead of
posting, try knitting. Instead of contributing
to your self-deprecation you can make
something positive, like a sweater.
If people could also be less sensitive this
year that would be great. I hate to break
this to you world but not all people are nice.
Someone will eventually insult and offend
you in this world. Instead of crying about
it and taking it to the news or social media,
grow up and act like the adult I know this
population can be. Its like the majority of
the adult population still has a high school
mind set. If that offends any high school
students, good. The world can be a mean
place sometimes; it cant all be rainbows and
unicorns. If someone insults you, ignore it
or insult them back. In the end who cares.
Everybody has insulted or offended somebody
else and vice versa. Get over it.
Anyways, I hope everyone had a fun,
safe New Years. I did. Good luck trying to
keep those resolutions. As always, if you
have any questions, concerns, compliments
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Friday, January 6
Veteran Benefit Dinner, John H.
Hargreaves Memorial VFW Post 10722 and
Auxiliary, located at 6 Main St, Pelham!
Public welcome! Chinese New Year. All
proceeds benefit veterans programs. Doors open
at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. Admission:
$8 per adult, $5 per child under 12. Oriental food,
salad, coffee, tea, desserts, and more! Contact
Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 or visit www.
pelhamweb.org/vfw.
6th
Sunday, January 8
Curious about Chiropractic? Dr.
Meniates will share the history and science
behind this lesser known healing modality.
Learn how Chiropractic can be beneficial at
all stages and ages of life. Arthritis sufferers may
be surprised to learn they too can benefit from
Chiropractic. Questions welcomed. Free and
open to the public. 1:30 p.m. at the Pelham Public
Library. (Snow date: Jan. 15.)
8th
Monday, January 9
When Boston Globe bestselling author
David S. Brody first began researching
his novel, Echoes of Atlantis: Crones,
Templars and the Lost Continent, he, like
most people, assumed Atlantis was more legend
than fact. But once he started ferreting around
the dusty corners of history, he found some
pretty compelling evidence that some kind of
advanced civilization existed - and then was lost
- approximately 12,000 years ago. This evidence
includes the writings of Plato, ancient European
cave art and ceramics, breeding and migratory
patterns of eels and butterflies, fresh water fossils
a mile deep along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Red
Paint People burial sites on both sides of the
Atlantic, ancient Sumerian and Egyptian writings
and erosion patterns on the famous Sphinx.
Perhaps most noteworthy of all, however, was
this simple drawing of a Native American witch
found in eastern Mexico, dating back to before
known European contact: Why, he wondered,
did the Native Americans portray their witches
with pointed black hats riding on brooms just as
did their European counterparts? Join us as Brody
discusses the fascinating research behind Echoes
of Atlantis, 8:30 p.m., Pulpit Rock Lodge, 8 Tenney
Rd., Pelham.
9th
10th
Public Library. Books available at circulation desk.

Free and open to the public.
Saturdays starting January 14
th
Snowshoeing Winter Hikes at the E. G.
Raymond Memorial Park, 35 Keyes Hill
Rd., Pelham. All ages welcome starts at
6:30 pm at the lodge building. Families can
bring their own snowshoes and join the program at
no cost. Children under 18 must be accompanied
at all times by an adult for these hikes. Snowshoes
can otherwise be rented a minimum of one week
in advance of hike date. Sizes are determined by
weight range of person (see registration form) and
the cost is $15/person. Checks are made payable
to Town of Pelham. Charge is for shoes only. There
are two hikes about one mile in length, one easy,
one a bit more challenging. Paths will be lit. Hikes
are followed by a warm fire and hot chocolate
served back at the lodge! Note: there is no cell
phone use at this park but a landline phone in the
building for emergencies. Forms available at www.
pelhamweb.com/recreation or sign up online at
https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Call 635-2721
or e-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com with any
questions!
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Wednesday, January 18
What You Need to Know About
Medicare Before and After You Retire. If
youve started to research your Medicare
options, youve learned its a complicated
process. We will be having a Medicare information
specialist be explaining the basics and some of the
common pitfalls of the sign up process. She will
also be sharing who you can talk to next on your
Medicare journey and where to go to get more upto-date information on the process. Free and open
to the public. 6:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library.
8th
Crafternoon Valentine Cards from 4-5:30pm
at the Nesmith Library. Craft club will host an
afternoon crafternoon this month on Jan. 18.
Join us as we make lovely Valentines Day cards
for friends and family. Event is free, open to the
public, and all supplies are provided. Children
8 and older may attend with an adult. Open to
the public, registration is required. Call 4327154 to register, or e-mail Sarah at swilliams@
nesmithlibrary.org with any questions.
Tuesday, January 10
Book Discussion Group. Our Souls At
Night by Kent Haruf, 7 to 8 p.m., Pelham
1st
Saturday, January 21
Film: Blockbuster just released on
DVD, 12 to 2 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. Rachel takes the same commuter
train every morning, flashing past a stretch of

cozy suburban homes, and stopping at the signal
that allows her to daily watch the same couple
breakfasting on their deck. Their life, as she sees
it, is perfect ... until she sees something shocking.
Its only a minute until the train moves on, but now
everything is changed. Rachel goes to the police,
and becomes inextricably entwined in the lives of
everyone involved. Has she done more harm than
good? Rated R, 112 minutes, Drama, Mystery,
Suspense.
Tuesday, January 24
Presentation on Oriental Rugs: Tribal,
Village and Workshop Weavings from
the Middle East and Central Asia, 6:30
p.m. at the Nesmith Library. Rug expert
Barry M. Curcio will be coming to present a
colorful exhibition and discussion on Oriental
rugs. Weavings from Turkey, Persia, Afghanistan,
Turkmenistan and Pakistan will be featured, as
these are the major weaving areas still employing
traditional designs and techniques. Acquisition
of rugs, uses and care of rugs and kilims (flat
weaves) will also be covered. You may bring your
small rugs, up to 3 feet by 5 feet, for identification
and discussion. This promises to be a lively
and entertaining event on a cold winters night.
Snow date: Tuesday, Jan. 31. Open to the public,
registration required. Call 432-7154 or e-mail
Sarah at swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org with any
questions.
4th
Quilling Workshop, 6 to 7:45 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Come learn this
little known paper craft from local expert
Leslie Kennedy. She is a member of the
North American Quilling Guild and has been
quilling since she was 4 years old. Quilling, also
known as paper filigree, is the art of curling and
shaping narrow strips of paper and laying them
on edge to form intricate filigree designs. The
process, which dates back to at least the 13th
Century, originated with religious orders who used
the gilded edges of old manuscripts to decorate
religious artifacts. It is believed the paper was
curled around the base of a quill (or feather),
hence the name quilling. Today, it is often used
in scrapbook layouts and on cards. Quilling also
makes beautiful tree ornaments and gift tags as well
as ornate paintings and free-standing sculptures.
Free ($5 tool available for purchase). Registration
required; call 635-7581.
5th
Thursday, January 26
Each year, a long list of books is
developed by a panel of judges from the
library community who then select an
award winner and three honors title in each
of five categories. Massacre on the Merrimack,
Hanna Dustins Captivity and Revenge in Colonial
America, written by local author Jay Atkinson, his
book has been named as an Honors Book in the
2016 Massachusetts Book Award Program in the
nonfiction category. Atkinson was honored at the
Massachusetts State House on Dec. 6, 2016. Join
the Windham Historic District Commission tonight
at 7 p.m. in the Nesmith Library for Atkinsons
presentation. The book centers on the plight of
Hanna Dustin and members of her family, who
were captured by Indians while homesteading
in Haverhill Massachusetts and who then later
escaped them. Light refreshments will be available
at the conclusion of the presentation.
6th
Saturday, February 4
83rd Annual Pelham Firefighters Ball,
Harris Pelham Inn, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Hors
doeuvres and drinks at 6 p.m., dinner
served at 7 p.m. Come join us for food,
friends, door prizes, music, adult beverages, trivia,
raffles, silent auction with sports memorabilia and
a whole lot of dancing! All are welcome. $45 per
plate. Price includes door prize drawings, hors
doeuvres, three course meal and dessert. Tickets
are available at the Pelham Fire Department,
635-2703. Sponsored by the Pelham Firemans
Association and Professional Firefighters of Pelham
L4546. Thank you for your support; it is our
pleasure to serve you.
4th
Monday, February 6 & Monday,

February 13
The Pelham Fire Department
offers training classes on First Aid,
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to
residents of Pelham. The next scheduled class
will be in February. The First Aid portion will be
on Feb. 6 and the CPR/AED portion will be on
Feb. 13. Each class runs 6 to 10 p.m. and is $20.
Class enrollment is limited to nine students and is
an American Heart Association certificate (nonhealthcare). To register or for more information
contact the Pelham Fire Department at 635-2703.
3th
Windham cant Rebound after First Home Loss
Staff photos by Craig Smith
shot. They would allow 19 points, but

by Craig Smith
The Windham girls basketball program has had
that was not nearly as bad as their offense
which could only score four points in the
an up-and-down season thus far. Its too young
to make any definite calls, but they havent found
quarter. It was partly due to bad luck, but a
larger part of it had to do with the athletes
much success in the standings despite their hardfinding a comfortable niche for themselves
nosed defense and scrappy style of play. Their
first game against Manchester West resulted in a
in the game and finding ways to reroute
Pelhams fast paced tempo with their own.
narrow 35-46 loss, but, once they were able to
play in front of their home crowd, they were able
They made a huge comeback in the second
to turn things around by beating Plymouth 52-37.
quarter, getting as close as 17-22, but
Pelhams height advantage seemed to take
Windham would lose their next home game
48-69 against Merrimack Valley, but the Jaguars
its toll.
Ali Schiebel harassed the home team
had an opportunity to rebound afterward when
with her homebrewed brand of hustle that
a two-week holiday break gave them a chance
to reevaluate. They would come back on Jan. 3
resulted in a ton of forced turnovers and
she was never afraid of diving on the floor
to begin the New Year against Pelham, but they
for a loose ball or standing in the lane to
would have to do it on Pelhams home court.
Nina Berni makes a free throw against Merrimack. draw a charge. Her aggressive style of
Pelham was well known for their fast-paced style
play seemed to annoy Pelham a tad and
of offense and their incredible height gave them an
advantage on defense, but Windham believed they
it galvanized everyone to play their best,
had a chance considering they play harder than anyone else.
regardless of the score. Kaleigh Walsh took over for part of the game,
They struggled in the first quarter as Pelham made nearly every
raining down points and making good stops, but even the grit and
FREE
grind of these two young women was not enough to make up for that
first quarter and Pelham slowly increased their lead inch by inch until
it was inescapable. That didnt stop Windham from doing their best
and their hard-nosed defense annoyed the referees enough that play
was stopped frequently so that they could plead for the young women
to simmer down. Of course, that is hardly a good way to learn and
get better so it was ignored by both teams resulting in a fourth quarter
that featured over 20 fouls. After the game Pelham head coach Bob
Shepard would joke, this was probably the longest game in my
career.
Windham has struggled these last two games, but its just a matter
of finding their way with a young team. A 1-3 record is essentially
nothing in the grand scheme of the season and with the style of play
that this team is cultivating it seems that, win or lose, this team is
going to be a lot of fun to watch.
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Those who were in attendance for the annual
PMA Christmas Concert were treated to a brilliant
performance. Under the guidance of music
extraordinaire, Maria Leticia Gonzalez Lozada, 90 choir
students dazzled the crowd with songs of the season.
Students in grades one, two and three are part of
the Junior Choir who sang Away in the Manger,
We Three Kings and some popular classics such as
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree. The young singers
added their own personal dance movies along with
choreographed moves that kept everyone smiling.
The Senior Choir made up of seasoned third through
eighth graders was charming as well. The senior singers
were full of spirit with Jingle Bell Rock and a crowd
pleaser, Bright Star Shining. The audience joined in
with clapping and singing.
Many students performed solos along with a grand
finale of both choirs on stage for a beautiful rendition
of Holy Night complete with Mary, Joseph and a
baby Jesus. Several band members, along with a
pianist, violinists and percussionists, completed the
performance. The Senior Choir has been invited to
Carnegie Hall in New York this June.
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Ted Luszey, president, and Madeline Dreusicke, Board of Directors,
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children of veterans in the Manchester U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development - VA Supported Housing Program. The
stockings, overflowing with thoughtful gifts for the girls and boys,
have been worked on since February by Operation Care for Troops to
ensure every child had a special stocking.
HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD and VA,
which combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services,
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What to Do About Lockers

at Windham Middle School?
by Barbara OBrien
The original plans had been to initiate phase 2 of replacing the old
lockers at Windham Middle School, but that decision is not exactly
crystal clear at this point, especially with proposed renovations to the
school on the ballot this coming March.
Currently, 50 lockers at the middle school either need to be
repaired or replaced, throughout the school, not in any one
contiguous area. Facilities Manager Roger Preston said he is having
a difficult time finding repair parts for the damaged lockers.
What came as a surprise to many during the school boards
last meeting in December was that lockers at the high school are
getting very little use. In fact, approximately 900 of the 1,000
lockers installed at the high school, when it was built in 2009, are
not in use. When questioned as to why the lockers arent being
used, the response was that text books often are kept at home and
not transported back and forth. Many students just use a laptop at
school, something they carry in backpacks. If they have a jacket
with them, they just tend to hang it on the back of their desk chair,
thereby avoiding a trip to the lockers. This, reportedly, is not just the
situation at Windham High School, but nationwide.
Since the high school lockers are seeing such minimal usage,
Preston suggested the possibility of moving some of them from the

high school to Windham Middle School. Unfortunately, the cost of
moving 200 lockers from the high school, repairing the areas from
where they were removed, and setting them up in their new location
is nearly as expensive as purchasing 136 new lockers and repairing
50 broken lockers at the middle school. The price to move the
lockers from the high school to the middle school totals $15,280,
while the cost of buying 136 new lockers for the middle school and
repairing 50 others would cost about $19,000. Two years ago, phase
1 of the middle school locker project was completed with 250 new
units. At this point, there are nearly more students at Windham
Middle School than there are usable lockers.
A motion by school board member Dennis Senibaldi to move
forward with phase 2 of the locker plan failed on a tie vote. Voting
in favor of spending the money for new lockers at Windham Middle
School were Dennis Senibaldi and Vice-Chairman Rob Breton.
Voting against the expenditure were Tom Murray and Chairman
Daniel Popovici-Muller. School board member Ken Eyring was
absent from the meeting. It is expected that the issue will be back on
the school board agenda for the Tuesday, Jan. 10 meeting.
Forestry Bylaws Being Drafted

by Barbara OBrien
During a routine budget workshop late last month, the subject
turned from the proposed expenditure of $6,000 in fees collected
during the recent timber harvest to proposed bylaws being
developed by members of the forestry committee; a group that
oversees all aspects of the McElvaine Town Forest. Voters approved
the 210-acre town forest nearly two years ago, setting in motion the
establishment of the forestry committee.
During the discussion of the proposed bylaws, Selectman Roger
Hohenberger said he had been contacted by a number of residents
who are concerned about the use of firearms at times outside the
regulated hunting season. Hohenberger wanted to know what
the definition of hunting season versus target practice would
be. Forestry Committee Chairman Wanda Rice noted that hunting
season for something or another is in effect just about year-round.
Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets said he feels that target shooting
should not be allowed in the town forest at all; something the board
of selectmen seemed to agree upon by consensus. Desilets, who
described himself as a hunter and gun owner, said anyone wanting
to engage in target practice should do so in appropriately designated
areas, such as a gun range.
Forestry committee member Norm Babineau said that committee
members did struggle with the wording of regulating target shooting.
Police Chief Gerald Lewis said that citing a rifle is considered as
practice; that it is separate from hunting or pursuing quarry.
Resident Bob Coole said he feels as if target practice with a rifle is
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Resident and school board member Ken Eyring questioned the
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forest. The proposal cites that overnight camping should be for no
longer than a continuous one-week period. Where do you get
permission? Eyring wanted to know. Do you need permission?
How is that enforceable? Eyring said he was concerned about the
ambiguity of the proposed bylaw.
Whos going to be camping out there? Selectman Jennifer
Simmons wanted to know.
Rice said that there have been no known campers in the area
to date. One of the stipulations already prohibits campfires in
the town forest, although that could be waived by the forestry
committee on a case-by-case basis for local organizations.
Eyring said he would rather have the selectmen making
decisions regarding the town forest, not the members of the forestry
committee, who are appointed, not elected by voters. The members
of the forestry committee are not accountable to residents, Eyring
commented. Some people have jokingly referred to the forestry
committee as the selectmen of the forest. The forestry committee
is established by state law. It was noted that anyone violating
enacted regulations would be punished to the fullest extent of the
law.
After further discussion, it was decided that the proposed town
forest bylaws would be brought back again before the full board of
selectmen in the near future.
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Thumbs up to the PHS Student Ambassadors

and their Adviser Ms. Lagasse for their dedication
and commitment to Pelham High and the Pelham
community. I have been in
attendance at four different
Pelham High events this fall
and winter, and this group
has been present at all four,
giving guidance and direction
at PHS Orientation, The Grand
Opening, and Parent Night,
then selling baked goods and
donating a tree to Pelhams
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and adviser even gave up time
over their Thanksgiving break to
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Pelham community. Great job
everyone and see you soon Im
sure.
Thumbs down to the person who wrote
about the Pelham Girls Basketball team last
issue. Please get your facts straight before you
try and discredit this coach and program. Fortyplus girls try out in the past? Never more than
25 in any recent season. Sixteen this year? Two
rosters played on opening night with 12 on
Varsity and 11 on JV. Thats 23 last I checked.

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Thumbs down to Pelham for not having a Safe

Station program for drug abuse treatment.
Thumbs up to all the mothers out there who

were frantically running around getting their
holidays in order for family and friends. I am a
sincerely grateful husband and father.
that they are consistent and that your athlete is
improving and they work together as a team. The
program has never been stronger and this group
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and PHS players for keeping this program trending
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Before
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with only two minutes to
The Windham Jaguars
spare in the period, but that
hockey team has taken
didnt satisfy them one bit.
last years championship
Only a handful of minutes
belt and held it up for
passed in the second quarter
the entire league to see.
when Windham scored again
Winning is in their DNA
and Merrimack moved as if
and, just because they
all the worlds gravity was
took home the gold last
pulling at their shoulders.
year, doesnt mean that
They seemed to barely
there is any room for
contain Windham each time
backing down now that
they sprinted across the
a new season has begun.
ice. Windham would score
Their first game of the
a second time with ease to
season against Lebanonmake the score 2-1, and their
Stevens resulted in a
subsequent shots would only
5-1 victory that begun a
be deflected thanks to the
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post of the net. Merrimack
success that has barreled
knew that with the pace
through team after team.
of the game the way it was
The defense works together to stop a goal.
The groups 3-1
it was now or never to stop
victory over Merrimack
Windham from taking the lead
is perhaps the most notable of the year thus far. Merrimack played
just out of reach. But their physical play only earned them trips
with a chippiness that mirrored Windhams defensive spirit. The
to the penalty box and a handful of easily saved shots. Windham
collisions sent players every which way as the checks became more
would score a third time midway through the third period and it
and more powerful, the minutes ticking away quickly. Windham
would be the final nail in the coffin for the visiting team.
was on the defensive in the first period early, and they couldnt find
Windhams 3-1 lead is not as impressive as their first win against
a way to coexist as a unit until Merrimack scored their first goal.
Lebanon-Stevens on paper, but coming from behind shows true
Down 0-1 the young men rallied together and played even harder,
leadership and composure. This team was a dark horse to win the
earning themselves more than one trip into the penalty box. Shortchampionship last year, but this year they are clear favorites and
handed or not, this Jaguar offense can be absolutely destructive and,
their three consecutive goals to finish off Merrimack seem to prove
with a player in the box, Windham slipped through Merrimacks
the case.
defense as if they werent there at all. They would score to equalize
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The Pythons season has only just begun, but
young women in the history
already they have solidified themselves with an
of the program to score that
outstanding level of play. Theyve won four out
many points. Shlimon didnt
of five games on the season, all of which were
let that knowledge control
won by at least 15 points or more.
her game, a sign of a true
With Lilly Shlimon handling the ball and
professional, as she used her
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it was to Ava Owens or Sarah
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hands. These two players are the backbone,
would set the tone for the rest
but its impossible to ignore the rest of the
of the team.
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teams contributions as Ava Owens has already
Pelham seemed to make
taken a huge leap into becoming a high-impact
every shot in that first quarter,
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player, and Olivia Gagnon has a great first step
scoring 19 points in eight
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minutes. The ball spread
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In their latest match against Windham on
got a chance to contribute,
Jan. 3,
but it was the teams
Danielle Sirois makes a baby hook over a defender
the young
lockdown defense that really
women
made a difference. Sirois had
entered the new year with a
a handful of blocks where she used her towering arms to stifle the
chip on their shoulders. Pelham
offender before they even left the ground, ripping the ball from their
intended on starting 2017 off
hands and sending it up-court to an open teammate. They allowed
the right way, with a win that
only four points in that first quarter.
showcased just how versatile this
The following quarters would see a few more points let in as
team can be. The match started
Windham found their footing, but any attempt at a comeback
and Shlimon came out hot. She
was ultimately thwarted thanks to the teams selfless play and
made a three immediately after
composure. They would be winning 37-21 at halftime and increase
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