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Volume 15 Number 8 October 7, 2016 12 Pages
Thank You for your Service

Takes on a Whole New Meaning
at Alicias Diner
All the members of 53D Air Traffic Control Squadron appreciate the hometown feeling at Alicias Diner, Pelham.
They make us feel like family and this has been our home away from home.
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
by Doug Robinson
in the developmental,
Every day, since
construction and
July 11, up to a dozen
testing phase now, and
of the militarys
we will be here until
finest from the 53D
November.
Air Traffic Control
Alicias Tracy Hoey
Squadron have been
has been the face of
dining at Alicias Diner
the place and we call
for their noon time
her mama, commented
lunch. This has been
Mosley.
our home away from
She has bent over
home, said Quincey
backwards for us. This
Mosley, PhD, retired
place has great food,
Air Force.
large quantities of
The Air Force
food, and this has been
air traffic control
our family away from
squadron has gone
home.
there so often that they
Mosley went on to
have Alicias special
explain that customers
menu memorized:
are always coming up
Monday, meatloaf;
to the servicemen and
Tuesday, shepherds
women and thanking
pie; Wednesday, pasta;
us for our service. We
Technical Sergeants Brian Scanlan and Steve Fagan use
Thursday, chicken pot
thought it was time for
their air traffic controller skills to navigate the eating of
pie; and Friday, fish
us to thank Alicias for
their homemade chicken pot pies for lunch.
and chips.
their service. So, the
The military, in
team got together and
partnership with
we created this plaque.
Raytheon, has been developing and testing a new
It states, Alicias Diner, Our home away from
type of portable radar for air traffic control. The
home. Thank you for your hospitality during our
site in Pelham was selected as the terrain and
many visits. Your chicken pot pie rules. Your
facility best suited their needs. Each air traffic
friends from the 53 ATCs!
controller in the squad has brought a talent or
As they finished their meals of chicken pot
specialty to the development site, including air
pie, stuffed peppers, omelets and shepherds pie,
traffic controller, radar maintenance, air field
Tracy personified the home away from home
maintenance, communications specialist, HVAC
atmosphere as she handed out homemade
technician as well as those who are specialized
pumpkin cupcakes that she had made in her
in power and electricity as they work as a team to
kitchen, during the early hours that morning.
complete the project.
My son wanted one of these, but I told him that
This portable radar will allow air traffic
these were for you. Enjoy!
controllers to land and provide safety to planes
Senior Master Sergeant Chris McMullan stated,
in areas where we have had disasters and the
These folks have been our family as we live
airport control towers have been damaged or
away from home. To us, Tracy is mama. We have
destroyed, stated Mosley. This unit is portable,
never felt more at home. We thank Alicias for
on wheels, and can be maneuvered into those
their service.
areas where disasters have occurred. We are
Mandatory Outdoor Water Ban

Goes into Effect in Windham
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectmen have voted unanimously
to enact a mandatory outdoor water ban,
effective Wednesday, Oct. 12; five days after it
was publically published. The mandatory ban
on watering lawns replaces the voluntary ban
Windham Fire Offers a

Smashing Open House
with Hands-on Experiences
by Doug Robinson
save their lives, or the
Learning is fun,
lives of their families.
especially when
Interaction with both
you get to watch
Windham Police
firefighters smash
and Fire Department
glass, put out a
personnel broke down
fire, dress up like a
those familiar walls and
firefighter, and then
stereotypes that these
get to witness the
professionals face on a
Windham Police
daily basis.
Department Taser a
Junior firefighters were
volunteer from the
offered the opportunity
audience.
to get into uniform and
Those three
participate in firefighter
famous words from
duties involving the
the hit television
running of a hose,
show, Come on
crawling through a
down took on a
small tunnel, traversing
whole new meaning
a ladder, and then the
for Salem resident
dragging of a dummy
John Racioppi, as
out from a smoky
he stood 10 feet
building.
away from the police
The Manchester
officer with a Taser
Fire Department
Nathan Bova, 4, gives Windham Firefighter Dan Doherty a high also provided a
gun pointed at his
5 having suited up for his upcoming Jr. Firefighter Challenges.
back. Two additional
demonstration with its
officers stood
arson dog.
aside Racioppi, Staff photos by Doug Robinson
While parents
as they knew
and children toured
what was
the fire department,
about to
others interacted with
happen. Any
the professionals
last words?
of Southeastern
asked the astute
New Hampshires
reporter. I
Regional Hazmat
am just going
Communications
to take it for
Unit, Southern New
the team, he
Hampshire Special
laughed.
Operations Unit,
But, the Taser
Salem NHs Smoke
shot to John
House, which teaches
was just a small
how to exit a house
part of the fire
full of smoke, or got
departments
an inside look at the
educational
Windham Police
open house.
Department.
The community
The open house
event was all
Windhams probationary Firefighter Dave Baker signs young Abigail Tansos also sponsored a chili
about learning
cook off. The top
arm cast during the Windham Fire Departments Open House.
about how
winners were Scott
to use a fire
Zins in first, Susan
extinguisher.
Martineau in second
Learning how to properly install a car seat for a
and Archana Ganapathy in third.
child. Learning how to evacuate a smoke-filled
Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson thanked
house. Learning about the operational equipment
everyone for being there: Thanks to you, you
inside a police car.
have equipped the fire house and we thank you
The hands-on opportunities afforded those
for what you do.
who attended experiences that could one day
Pelham High School

Grand Opening Celebration
Parents, alumni, residents invited
to tour newly remodeled school
submitted by Pelham School District
The work is complete, the paint is dry and
the towns investment in a renovated Pelham
High School is finally finished. The 21st century
learning center will be the talk of the town
at the official Grand Opening Celebration on
October 8 at 11:30 am. Families, alumni, friends

and residents are all invited to tour the newly
remodeled school.
The facility features several improvements,
including tech labs, open spaces and learning
areas that get students out of the traditional
continue to page 8 - Grand Opening
selectmen put into place the previous week.

Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets spoke
about southern New Hampshire being in the
midst of the worst drought in the last century. A
lot of people are experiencing water problems,
Desilets said, noting that extreme drought
continue to page 8 - Water Ban
Mandatory Water Restrictions

Begin Oct. 7 for
Pelham Residences
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water restriction for all Pelham citizens who own a private well or have a water service:
No watering of lawns;
In an effort to further our conservation of water, the board
recommends that any exterior water use ceases immediately.
Enforcement and penalties shall be carried out by authorized agents
of the Town of Pelham and include:
First offense Written warning hand delivered to site of violation;
Second offense $100 fine;
Third offense $500 fine;
Subsequent offense - $500 to a $1,000 fine.
The Town of Pelham appreciates your effort and cooperation with
these mandatory water restrictions in an effort to sustain our drinking
water supply during these dry conditions.
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Representative Ober Works to

Coordinate Veteran Services
by Lynne Ober
As a veteran, have you ever tried to find what services might
assist your family? Finding individual options means digging
diligently through many different governmental forums and
programs. Recently New Hampshire began efforts to provide
coordinated services. Although this began with options for those
addicted, it has spread to other areas.
State Representative Russell Ober, who is retired from a career in
the Air Force and a holder of the prestigious Silver Star, participated
in a two-day interagency planning session that worked to provide
better coordination for services for service members, veterans and
their families.
Jo Moncher, Bureau Chief, Military Programs, New Hampshire
Department of Health and Human Services and Major General Bill
Reddell, Adjutant General of the NH National Guard worked to
pull a complete group of knowledgeable people together to make
this coordination a reality.
Ober, chairman of the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans
Affairs Committee, said the goal was to ensure that services ranging
from mental health, homelessness, hunger, jobs or any other need
could be met easily. There are many options available not only
to veterans and their families, but also active duty service men and
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Pelham Community Coalition held its first Narcan training on Sept. 22. Narcan
(Naloxone) is a medication used to block the effects of opioids, especially in
overdose. Participants were taken through a PowerPoint presentation, followed by
a training video in preparation for administering Narcan. Each participant, after
administrating Narcan to a mannequin, received a free Narcan kit to be used in
the case of an opioid overdose.
Special thanks to Lisa Vasquez from Beyond Influence Substance misuse
Prevention of Nashua and Jackie Aguilar Public Health Nurse Manager for
providing the community with this important presentation and training. Anyone
interested in participating in another community training, send an e-mail to
pelhamcoalition@gmail.com.
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Richard Hardy of Pelham is enrolled at Champlain College for

the fall 2016 semester. Hardy is a first-year student studying Game
Design.
More than 1,700 freshmen joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute community on Aug. 29 with the first day of classes. Among
the freshmen are Windham residents Jaime Cleasby, Alexander Jonson
and Hunter Rouillard.
Colby-Sawyer welcomed 297 new students to campus, including
first-year students, transfers and the colleges first cohort of graduate
students set to earn a masters of science in nursing. Jessica Dupuis
of Pelham, a member of the Class of 2020, is pursuing a Bachelor
of Science degree in Environmental Science. Bethany Fennessey of
Windham, a member of the Class of 2018, is pursuing a Bachelor of
Science degree in Nursing.
Joseph B. Costa of Pelham enrolled at Colby College this
fall. Before classes began Sept. 6, Costa took part in a weeklong
orientation that included a civic engagement component in
downtown Waterville, Maine, an introduction to academic and
intellectual life at Colby, and an address by Christian A. Johnson
Distinguished Professor of History Robert Weisbrot at Colbys 199th
Convocation. A graduate of Derryfield School, Costa is the son of
Gerald and Maryellen Costa of Pelham.
Stephanie May of Windham is a member of the Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute Soccer team. The Chemical Engineering major
has helped the Engineers to a strong start through the first two weeks
of the season as they have won each of their first three games without
allowing a goal. Mayhas been named Offensive Performer of the
Week in womens soccer, the Liberty League has announced. A junior
midfielder, May scored the only goal in RPIs 1-0 win over Wilkes
on Sept. 24. The tally, which came in the 59th minute, came on one
of her two shot attempts on the day. She played 70 minutes in the
match. May has started all three of Rensselaers games this season,
tallying one goal for two points. The former Catholic Central High
School standout has three shots (one on goal), while averaging 80.0
minutes per match. In 42 career games at RPI, May has three goals
and six assists for 12 points.
The Pastel Society of New Hampshire is proud to present its Eighth
Annual National Juried Exhibition: Its Pastel! at the Discover
Portsmouth Center Gallery. The exhibit includes NH artist Sandra
Kavanaugh of Pelham. The show will open on Oct. 22 and run
through Nov. 26. This is a major juried show with works by pastel
artists from New Hampshire and numerous other states.
Michael Cooper of Pelham graduated from Bismarck State College
with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management in the
summer of 2016.
Morgan Pinksten of Pelham has been named to Lasell Colleges
Varsity Soccer Women team for the fall semester.
women, but sometimes these services are difficult to find. The goal
was to develop the public, private and interagency partnerships that
could leverage federal, state, local and philanthropic resources in
an easy to discover and access arena.
When a service member is overseas, there can be tremendous
pressures on family members, who rarely know how to access any
services. This provides stress on the service member as well as the
family, Major General Reddell told the group. We want to provide
better support.
For two days the group worked together in both large and small
breakout groups to develop the backbone of coordinated efforts that
will be used throughout New Hampshire. Wed like to develop a
model that could be used by any state, said Ober.
By the end of the two days, a working draft had been completed.
While this will be a process of continual evaluation and
improvement, better coordination of all services will result. We
will never know it all, said Moncher, but we needed a start that
reached across agencies and groups.
Closing the gaps between public, private and philanthropic
groups will take a while, but this was an excellent start in
coordination across the board. We just have to ensure that
agencies follow through, said Ober.
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(right), Amanda Bronson administers Narcan to a mannequin
School Administration Questioned on

Importance of Custodial Staff
by Barbara OBrien
It wasnt the first time former Windham School District Head
Custodian Bob Davis confronted school board members about issues
surrounding the way in which the current custodial staff is treated
by the administration, but Davis trip to the microphone during the
school boards Sept. 20 meeting was perhaps his most outspoken.
In addition to his former employment, Davis is also a longtime
Windham resident. He retired from his employment as head
custodian a few years ago.
When Davis came to the podium late last month, he started out
by recalling an experience he had while employed as a custodian
in another school district. Davis said the school principal had
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asked him who the most important person at the school was. Davis
said he wasnt certain of the answer he should give, but what the
principal told him was that the most important member of the staff
was the custodian; the person who kept the school ready for students
and knew the facility inside/out.
Thats when I knew the principal valued the custodial staff,
Davis said. Unfortunately, that is not the impression Davis said he
gets from the current administration of the Windham School District.
The custodians need to be valued and respected, he said.
Issues brought up by Davis included there not being enough
overtime allowed for the custodial staff to keep up with all the tasks
being assigned, as well as the failure of the administration to provide
custodians with much needed seminars and workshops. There
hasnt been a seminar held for the past three years, David said,
noting that sexual harassment and handling airborne pathogens are
two of the topics on which custodians should be receiving training.
School board members were silent for the most part in the face
of Davis comments. Only Vice-Chairman Rob Breton responded,
suggesting that Davis and former custodian and resident Bob Coole,
who regularly attends school board meetings, meet with the new
Facilities Director, Roger Preston, to discuss concerns.
Superintendent Richard Langlois, who took on the top job this
past July, said he plans to meet with custodial staff in the near future.
What they do for the school district is very important,
Langlois said.
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Live Music and New Activities

Highlight PMA Fun Fest
Policy to Bill Political

Campaigning Rescinded
by Tom Tollefson
While many people have returned to this
Presentation of Mary held its 21st Annual
event year after year, there were a good
Fun Fest event last Saturday. Even after two
amount of first timers who enjoyed the event
decades, PMA still managed to add a variety
as well.
of new activities to entertain the community.
Its beautiful. This is the first time Ive
Instead of playing recorded music as in years
been here and I love the way they put the
past, you could hear a live band on the campus
games in the shade for the kids so that theyre
grounds. PMA seventh grade student Nate
comfortable, said Helen Cheyne, who came
Fondakowski of Pelham played drums in his
from Nashua with her grandson.
band called Aqua Toxic. The group played
The proceeds raised from the games, food,
covers of a mix of popular rock songs.
activities, and sales go to support PMAs
Another new addition to the day was a
construction of the Thompson Center for
bungee jump and a mechanical bull ride.
Athletics and Performing Arts. Construction on
I thought
the new facility
it was pretty
was started within
Staff photos by Tom Tollefson
good. It
the last week.
whips you
The project will
around a lot,
total $8 million.
said Max
The school has
Moynihan, 8,
already raised
who enjoyed
$1.8 million
a ride on the
in pledges and
motorized
donations with
and rocking
a goal of getting
bull.
to $3 million
The day
in total. PMA
also featured
has secured the
the classic
other $5 million
flavor of
in funds through
familyborrowing and
friendly fun
previously saved
that everyone
money.
has come to
The following
enjoy over the
local businesses
years such as
helped PMA
pumpkin and
put on their
face painting,
event this year:
Owen Cheyne, 4, with his painted pumpkin.
kids games,
McDonalds
a bounce
(Hudson), Nan
house, food,
King, Najis
games, sand art, a live petting zoo (featuring
Pizza (Amherst), Hamblett and Kerrigan
farm animals such as chickens, goats, ducks,
Law Office, MacMulkin Chevrolet Cadillac,
and rabbits), and a craft sale, penny sale,
Connexa Communications, Spindel Eye
raffles, and a bake sale for adults.
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The weather couldnt be more perfect. Its
Perfect Designs, Dumont-Sullivan Funeral
not too hot and not too cold. We had a great
Home, and Century 21 North Shore.
turnout and its not just family from PMA. Its
nice to have other members of the community
here in addition, said Danielle Toupin, cochair of the PMA Parent Group.
by Barbara OBrien
was Selectman Roger Hohenberger. Selectman
Selectmen recently voted to reverse a policy that
Bruce Breton did not attend the Sept. 26 board
allowed town officials to bill political candidates for
meeting.
their campaign stops in the Town of Windham.
Our number-one concern should be public
The topic had already come up for discussion
safety; keeping our residents safe, Desilets said.
several times during the past year; initially after
Let the police department and fire department do
Hillary Clintons visit this past Nov. 9. Following
their jobs, McLeod added. We should be fostering
that visit, during the Nov. 16, 2015, selectmens
these events.
meeting, board members voted not to bill Clintons
Nobody is disputing the importance of public
campaign retroactively, but the majority of
safety, Hohenberger responded, but its not hard
selectmen did agree to approve a policy by which
to send a bill to a campaign. A $2,000 bill wont
political campaigns would be billed for services,
deter [a national candidate] from coming to town,
moving forward. Those services include fire, police
Hohenberger said.
and emergency medical personnel.
Selectman Simmons questioned why this topic
Voting in favor of that billing policy were former
continued to come up repeatedly. I dont want
selectman Al Letizio, Jr., who was chairman at
to see this come up again next year, she said.
the time, Roger Hohenberger and Bruce Breton.
Simmons was elected to a three-year term this past
Opposed to billing candidates for services rendered
March.
by the town were Ross McLeod and Joel Desilets;
By law, the selectmen can revisit a policy
both of whom felt that having national campaigns
whenever they want, McLeod explained.
making stops in Windham was beneficial to the
Although the public was invited to comment on
town; and that such services should be provided
the issue, no one came to the podium to speak.
to protect residents. Fire Chief Tom McPherson
A separate school district policy is in place that
explained that its the Secret Service that requests
allows for the billing of the use of facilities and
assistance from local fire and police, not the
related services. Basically, the school district policy
campaign managers nor the candidates.
governs rates for various services, such as custodial
The topic came up for discussion again,
and liability insurance, provided during campaign
recently, on Sept. 12, when a question was raised
visits, school board member Tom Murray explained.
as to whether or not Republican
presidential candidate Donald Trumps
campaign had paid for services
provided during his visit in August.
It was subsequently learned that the
Trump campaign had issued checks
for police and fire services. During
this discussion, a motion was made by
Selectman McLeod that the existing
policy to bill campaigns be changed.
After noting that the issue was not on
the agenda for that evening, however,
the motion was withdrawn and the
topic scheduled for Sept. 26.
On Sept. 26, McLeod again made
a motion to rescind the policy
permitting selectmen to bill for town
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Snow Plowing Bid Goes to Boydens

by Barbara OBrien
When Windham School Board members decided to make
landscaping an in-house endeavor earlier this year, the one thing
that was to remain a contracted service was snow plowing. With
that in mind, and winter weather surely on its way, board members
awarded a three-year contract to Boydens Landscaping of Pelham.
Prior to the awarding of the contract, five vendors participated in
a walk-thru of school district facilities. As a result, four companies
responded to the bid request. Boydens Landscaping, which has
provided services to the Windham School District previously, and
also does landscaping for the town side of government, came in
with the lowest bid. According to Superintendent Richard Langlois,
there was a large disparity between the highest and lowest bids.
The new three-year contract calls for an expenditure of $43,000
per year, regardless of the amount of snow that falls. The cost will
be the same for all three years of the contract. Plowing will be
done, according to the contract, when there is an accumulation of
two inches or more. Boydens will be coordinating the plowing with
the school districts new Facilities Director, Roger Preston. It was
noted that Boydens Landscaping did a good job in years past.
In other business, school board member Ken Eyring, who
represents the school board on the capital improvement plan
committee, said that the school districts request for $800,000 for
capital needs has been reduced to $700,000 for the 2017-2018
school year. The reduction in requested funding was made so that
$100,000 could be placed into a fund to upgrade communications
for the Windham Police Department.
Also, two new members were appointed to the school board
building and grounds committee. Resident Rich Amari, who
was active on the original facilities committee, was named as a

regular member of the building and grounds committee, while
Nick McNaulty was named as an alternate member. School board
members voted unanimously (5 to 0) to approve the appointments.
Voting to approve the appointments were Chairman Daniel
Popovici-Muller, Vice-Chairman
Rob Breton and board members
Dennis Senibaldi, Tom Murray
and Ken Eyring.
Other building and grounds
committee members are resident
Rob St. Laurent, school board
member Tom Murray, Facilities
Director Roger Preston, resident
Jerry Rufo, resident Gary
Carbonneau and Superintendent
Richard Langlois. Former
Committee Chairman Paul
Gosselin resigned this past
summer.
Building and grounds
committee meetings are open
to the public, and interested
residents are welcome to
attend and provide input. The
committees meeting schedule
can be found on the Windham
School District website.
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by Barbara OBrien
Now that autumn is officially entrenched and
winter waits on the horizon, Windham selectmen
are preparing for the worst that Mother Nature
might offer this coming season.
During the board meeting on Sept. 26,
selectmen approved contracts for both road
salt and sand, as recommended by Highway
Department Director Jack McCartney. According
to Town Administrator David Sullivan, three bids
were received for road salt and only two bids for
sand.
Selectmen approved the lowest bid of $11.93
per ton for sand from Plourde Sand and Gravel of
Hooksett. The per-ton price includes delivery.
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ton that was quoted, as the delivery schedule
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better suits the towns needs. The new contract,
including delivery, came in at $52.47 per ton.
The lowest bid received was $52.01 per ton.
According to Sullivan, the town uses about 10,000
tons of road salt during a typical winter season. If
Windham does require 10,000 tons this year, the
cost will be $4,600 more than if the contract had
been awarded to the lowest bidder.
Voting in favor of the two contracts were
Chairman Joel Desilets, Vice-Chairman Ross
McLeod and Selectmen Jennifer Simmons and
Roger Hohenberger. Selectman Bruce Breton was
not in attendance at the Sept. 26 board meeting.
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor
I Needed to Say Goodbye

Recently my dog (pet) of 13 1/2 years got ill and had to be put down. It was
unexpected as her trip to the vet, what I thought was airway obstruction. It was
much more than that. I wrote a poem/story about it. I think pet owners may be able
to relate.
My baby, everywhere I went, she was there; in the morning she waited to be fed
by me, and get her morning treat from daddy. Then off to work I would go, saying
to her, Mommy needs to make a buck. Four oclock coffee meant it was her time
for a special treat. My baby would sit and jump for it. I never made her speak as she
didnt speak much. Daddy would come home and she would dog talk in excitement
for him. Daddy would break off a piece of his pretzel for her. She loved that.
Sitting in the recliner, up on my lap she would come. Two songs I always sang and
rubbed her tum-tum. A nuzzle from her nose to rub her head. An occasional kiss
from my baby. The words being spoken, I love you, too. Her toy, a ball, she gets
and only Daddy can play with her. She loves it, can go on forever.
I go and brush my teeth. Outside the bathroom door my baby waits. Bedtime,
we both go into the bedroom. I rub her belly or pat her, telling her she is a good girl.
Morning comes, out to the kitchen. I fill my babys food dish. We go outside on the
deck. I it and have a butt, and she goes on the grass to do her business.
A walkie, she loved, she would run to the porch all excited. The leash would go
on and a short walk we would do. My baby always leaving a present on the street or
lawns. A ride in the car, happiness, with my baby riding shotgun. A trip to the bank,
no barking done there. My baby loved the bank because she always got a treat.
A normal Wednesday, treats, talks, naps and rubs. Even playing with Daddy while
he was eating. Then a cough/squeal, panting from my baby. I tried hitting her back,
turning her upside down (she hated that), a short walk in hope to dislodge whatever
was in the throat, Daddy attempting to look in the throat with a flashlight, a trip to
the Salem Veterinary Hospital, my baby panting, unable to get into the car. The drive
not far, hoping they will be open. My baby jumps into my lap and licks me. I need
to put her in the seat to drive safely. Salem hospital closing, no docs, off to Windham
Veterinary Hospital, Exit 3 off I-93 North. In a hurry, my baby seems weak and
struggling to breath. She sits behind me in the car. We get there, she is standing up
in the back acting as if she did something wrong. Into the hospital we go, the staff
takes my baby right out of arms. As I m giving her to them I see blood on her mouth
and on the front of her. I though she bit her tongue. They take her right away.
Thats that last time I saw my baby.
A place in Foxboro, Mass., she went. I followed. I spread four oclock treats over
the lawn. My heart tells her how much I miss her. Love her. That she was a good
girl. And that Im so sorry I wished I had said goodbye.
Claire Bailey, Pelham
Chris Wallace not the Right Choice for Presidential

Debate Moderator
I have respect for the United States electoral process and the role the Presidential
debates play in it. As such, Im shocked and concerned over the choice to place Chris
Wallace - Fox News host - at the helm of the third and final 2016 Presidential debate.
I believe his relationship with Roger Ailes disqualifies him from the moderator
position.
Chris Wallace has worked for Fox News since 2003 and was hired by then-CEO
Roger Ailes. The two worked together for 13 years before Roger Ailes resigned his
position in July of this year amid allegations of sexual harassment. Days later, Ailes
was at work prepping Donald Trump for the Presidential debates. This was no secret
when Ailes longtime associate and friend, Chris Wallace, was announced as the
moderator of the final Presidential debate.
It is unconscionable to me, and certainly to other law-abiding American citizens,
that a moderator who has a deeply personal and business relationship with Donald
Trumps debate coach will be moderating a debate with Donald Trump as one of the
candidates.
After Donald Trumps disastrous performance on the debate stage Sept. 26, its
hard to believe his coach would not be reaching out to colleagues in any possible way
that would give Mr. Trump the upper hand in his final debate. How can anyone
assume that Chris Wallace will not, in any way, disclose to Roger Ailes the gist of
the questions he will be asking Trump on Oct. 19? Who will be checking their text
messages? Their e-mails? Their phone calls? There is simply no way to guarantee
that these two colleagues will not share information. From what we know of Roger
Ailes, he has an unbridled disrespect for Hillary Clinton, he is a misogynist and he is
certainly not trustworthy, having sexually harassed his own employees for years. And,
to make matters worse, we now know Chris Wallace has no intention of calling out
Donald Trump on his lies.
Wallace recently announced that he does not have any intention of holding Donald
Trump accountable during the debate. According to the Huffington Post on Sept. 6,
2016, Wallace responded when asked if he would bring to the audiences attention
any lies Donald Trump repeats during the Oct. 19 debate:
Thats not my job, Wallace, who hosts
Fox News Sunday, said. I do not believe
that its my job to be a truth squad. Its up
to the other person to catch them on that. I
certainly am going to try to maintain some
semblance of equal time if one of them is
filibustering, Im going to try to break in
respectfully and give the other person a
chance to talk.
I could accept the selection of Chris
Wallace as a moderator were it not for his
90/ton
connection to Roger Ailes.
Ailes dual relationship with Chris
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Trumps Policies are Dangerous

Election Day is less than two months away, and it is now time to scrutinize the
policies that the candidates are proposing for our country. Beneath all the rhetoric,
the candidates are providing specific prescriptions, and in the last week it is economic
policy that has been front and center for both candidates.
Lets take a look at what Donald Trump proposed during his speech in Michigan.
Given that he has portrayed himself as a champion of the working class of sorts, one
might have expected him to deliver an economic vision that would raise the wages of
those that were left behind by a globalizing economy.
Instead, mirroring his record of a businessman who preferred to hire foreign labor
when American laborers were ready and willing to work for him, Trump is showing
that, when it came to helping working families climb up the American ladder, he was
just all talk.
Trumps plans, in fact, would explode our national debt and lead to massive cuts in
areas such as education and healthcare.
Talking ones way to the nomination was possible, but now we can see the
economic direction that Trump wants to take us. Its easy to pretend to care about
the working class when youre not required to back it up with a plan.
But now Trump has shown his true colors - colors that, based on his record, have
been there all along. His plans will give millionaires and billionaires a backdoor
tax cut that lets them pay half the current tax rate on a significant portion of their
income.
Beneath the bluster, there was never anything innovative about Trumps economic
vision. Hes offering things weve tried before. Theyre unfair and they dont work.
Krysten Evans, Pelham
Thanks to Many for Making Old Home Day a Great

Experience
On behalf of the members of the First Congregational Church of Pelham, United
Church of Christ, we would like to thank all who attended the 110th Old Home Day
on Saturday, Sept. 17. It was a beautiful day, the weather was perfect, and from the
start of the Special Olympic Road Race to the last dinner served in the Fellowship
Hall, we hope all who attended had a great experience. Our church members work
all year to try to offer a family friendly and hometown experience year after year.
With many new vendors, a Petting Zoo, new entertainers and old favorites including
the Grand Parade, Auction and Penny Sale, we enjoy watching people return year
after year to find old friends and make new memories. We extend our thank you to
the Pelham Police and Fire Department, to the Police Explorers and the EMTs that
were on duty to direct traffic and address any concerns all throughout the day! Thank
you Pelham!
Rev. Bill Ferguson, Pastor, First Congregational Church of Pelham, United Church
of Christ
Urging Voters to Support Kristi St. Laurent for NH

State Senate
I am writing to help get the word out about my friend, Windhams own Kristi St.
Laurent, and her election bid for New Hampshire State Senate. Kristi, as most of you
know, has supported our town through many board and church positions over the
years. She told me once, when I asked why she did so much volunteer work, its not
right to just complain, you have to step up and get involved.
Here are a couple of bullet points about why I support Kristi:
1. In this election, there are eight senators who are not seeking re-election. Of
those eight, Kristi explained, five of them are known for working across the
aisle and getting things done. The people who are running in their place
are not as moderate and open to listening to all opinions. We really need
to put in people, like Kristi, who are interested in making sure we can move
forward without constant stalemates. Theres a lot to be said for people who
are willing make sane decisions for New Hampshire and not just follow the
leaders of a distant party line.
2. As the overall population of New Hampshire ages, we need someone who can
propose out-of-the-box ideas that will help support our older generations
and retain our younger generations. Kristi has spent her professional career
working with the elderly and seeing what happens when they do not have
family close by to offer support and help them to age in place with dignity.
She has proposed several cutting-edge ideas on how we can attract intelligent,
professional younger people while also helping older people remain in their
homes.
3. Much of New Hampshires economy is based on the tourism industry. We
need to support the evolution of our state as a destination site. One of the
ideas that had been pushed aside is a look at bringing train service up through
Nashua and Manchester and on to Concord. We could have received a large
amount of federal funding to study rail service that would help Manchester
airport become an international travel center that would bring in tourists
from Europe, Asia, and all over the world. Kristi would like to look at getting
that funding and taking steps forward for the new millennium instead of
holding onto backwards ideals of isolationism that leave New Hampshire
behind.
4. One major problem in New Hampshire has been the opioid crisis. It needs
to be addressed forcefully and swiftly from all sides, including treatment,
education and support. According to Kristi, the reaction to the problem so
far has been too little, too late. Plus, when some politicians look to cut
the expansion of Medicaid, we need to realize that there are 5,000 people
accessing substance-abuse treatment through expanded Medicaid. Cutting
Medicaid is not an answer when we are facing one of the worst evils we have
seen in many years. Nobody else should be dying. Medicaid expansion helps
the working poor, the people who are willing and able to work hard to put
food on the table but are not making it.
If you have any questions about Kristis campaign, or how to get involved, please
feel free to visit her website at www.krististlaurent.com or her Facebook page: www.
facebook.com/St.Laurent.for.Senate.
Cathy Robertson-Souter, Windham
Supporting Kelly Ayotte for her Pro-Women Record

I find it hard to believe that Democrats will say that Kelly Ayotte is anti-women,
when she has done so much for womens health and worked across the aisle to get
things done for New Hampshires women. She has worked to make sure that women
in their 40s have access to yearly mammograms. She has been an advocate for
legislation that would protect victims of sexual assault, both on college campuses and
in the military, and she has fought to end discrimination against pregnant women
in the workplace. If you ask me, Kellys pro-women record speaks for itself. As a
woman, I am proud to support her in this election.
Discovering the
Truth about
Christopher
Columbus
Happy Columbus Day! At my college there
would be a debate among the professors every
year on whether or not we should celebrate
Christopher Columbus. If you dont know who
Christopher Columbus is then youre either
too young or too uninformed to be reading
my column.
If you do
know who
Christopher
Columbus
is and dont
All About
understand
why there
would be a
controversy
keep reading and I will inform you of what
your good old American education deprived
you of. If you know where this is going and
are currently rolling your eyes hope you
enjoy.
I almost forgot that this week was Columbus
Day and I was going to write about freedom
of speech. I keep putting it off, but there has
just been so much to talk about and discuss as
of late. So I recommend that certain readers
stay tuned for next weeks column regarding
freedom of speech. It will be a super fun
read. For those of you in Pelham-Windham
unfortunately it will not be published in that
paper because that paper is bi-weekly, but you
can find my column online at areanewsgroup.
com.
One day I was picking up my little brother
from school and I asked him what did he
learn about in school. He said he learned
about how Christopher Columbus discovered
America. He sailed right over from Europe
on the Santa Maria, Pinta and the Nina. He
was born in Italy and died in Spain. Basically
hes the reason that we are here. The Vikings
really discovered North America though. That
was pretty much the summary he gave me of
his lesson. I asked him anything about how
he massacred, enslaved, raped and pillaged a
bunch of natives? Nope.
Ive been told that this was pretty much the
norm back then-- all the cool explorers did
it. Oh, so that makes it ok to leave crucial
facts out of school history books? Celebrating
Christopher Columbus is kind of like flipping
off the natives. Sorry, we know he brought a
lot of pain and suffering to your people, but
we like him anyways. Celebrating Christopher
Columbus is like Germans celebrating Adolf
Hitler. If you look at pictures of Columbus he
was one scary-looking dude.
Im so confused because my parents
always told me that just because everyone
else is doing it doesnt make it ok. Yet thats
the excuse we make for explorers such as
Columbus. We make the same excuse for
people who were slave holders. Well, it was
the thing then, so it was ok. Im just going
to follow my logical thought process and say
that massacring and enslaving people is wrong
even if its socially acceptable for the time
period that the crime was committed in.
The other argument is that the children are
too young to learn the whole truth. It would
be traumatizing. If you allow your child to
watch Harry Potter or Star Wars they will take
the Columbus news just fine. I can assure you
of that.
I remember when I was in elementary
school half the class dressed up as pilgrims
and the other half dressed up as Native
Americans and we ate corn bread together.
However, I remember learning about how the
white people persecuted the Native Americans
through a Dear America book called My
Heart is on the Ground, which I very much
enjoyed as a kid. Dear America books gave
me a much more realistic version on Americas
past than our public education system ever
did. I highly recommend these books for
children. I believe these books are geared
toward 8 to 14 year olds. Im not going to
get into how we treated the Native Americans
unfairly; I will save that for Thanksgiving.
Nothing puts me in the mood for turkey
more than discussing the persecution and the
unjust Native Americans have had to endured
#Merica
Well, I hope that you had just as much fun
reading as I had writing this. As always feel
free to e-mail your comments, questions,
concerns, compliments and complaints to
nicole@areanewsgroup.com.
Laura Spottiswood, Pelham
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar
Currently
Pelham Parks & Recreation is now taking
registrations for Session II of the Adult
Yoga program offered on Monday and/
or Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
starting Nov. 2 and ending Dec. 21. Classes are
held at the Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua
Rd. Open to ages 18-98. Bring a water bottle
and floor mat. Program fee. Register at Park &
Rec office or print a form from www.pelhamweb.
com/recreation to send in with a check payable to
Town of Pelham. You may also register online at
https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com and pay with MC/
VISA. Medical conditions do require a doctors
note. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com with any
questions or call 635-2721.
Now
Introducing the all new Pelham Actors Guild!

For adults, ages 18 to 108! Open/Drop-In
Auditions, Sherburne Hall, Sunday, Oct, 16 from
1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9
p.m. Roles announced on Oct. 23; rehearsals
start Oct. 30, 2 to 4 p .m. and one or two
weeknights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reading will
be provided, no experience necessary. There is
no singing or dancing. Program includes script
and four complimentary tickets to the production.
Registration form at Parks & Rec office or online at
www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Register online
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Productions of
One Slight Hitch by Lewis Black are scheduled
for Feb. 17 and 18. Call 635-2721 or e-mail
PelhamActorsGuild@gmail.com or Recreation@
pelhamweb.com with questions.
Fridays thru October 14
Memoir Writing Workshop Series, Pelham Public
Library, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Win Flint at wflint@
pelhamweb.com. A memoir is one of the most
loving things you can give the next generation.
Where were you on 9/11? Or when the Red Sox
won the World Series? What did it feel like to hear
that the Berlin Wall was coming down? You are a
witness to history and its effect on you is the kind
of thing children and grandchildren love to hear
about. Come join us as Bridget Rawding takes
us through the process of turning memories into
memoirs we can share with others. Program fee.
Registration required.
Friday, October 7
Veteran Benefit Dinner - Harvest Fest!
The public is welcome. All proceeds
benefit veterans programs. Doors open
at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. VFW
Post, 6 Main St., Pelham. $8 per adult; $5 per
child under 12. German and Polish food, coffee,
tea, desserts, and more! 50/50 raffle! Door
prize! Contact Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863
or visit our website at www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.
Sponsored by John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post
10722 VFW and Auxiliary, Pelham.
7th
Monday, October 10
Pelham and Windham - town offices
closed for Columbus Day Holiday
Pelham Public Library - Open
Nesmith Library - Closed
Pelham and Windham - School Districts closed
0th
Monday, October 10 thru Tuesday, October 11

Griffin Park Grass Areas and Fields in Windham
will be closed on Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday,
due to fertilization. Note that this includes all the
grass areas throughout the park. We apologize for
any inconvenience this may cause.
Wednesday, October 12
Mini Golf with Miss Jen! From 4:30
to 5:15 p.m., children in first and second
grade are invited to attend an after school
program at the Nesmith Library to learn
basic mini golf skills. Miss Jen of Sports Stars for
Kids will be on hand to instruct this class. In this
fun and interactive program, children will learn
how to perform the correct golf stance for putting
as well as the correct form to hold the putter. Nine
holes of a mini golf course will be set up in the
library. Children will have the chance to practice
their shots. All equipment will be provided and no
mini golf experience is required! Participants are
encouraged to wear comfortable clothes. Space is
limited and registration is required. Call the library
at 432-7154 to reserve a spot. Program is for
children in first and second grade only.
2th
Wednesday October 12
Robert Rogers: American Soldier, Tragic Hero.
Robert Rogers was born Nov. 7, 1731, in Methuen,
Mass., and died on May 18, 1795, in London,
England. He was an American frontier soldier who

raised and commanded a militia force known as
Rogers Rangers which won wide repute during
the French and Indian War. Rogers Rangers was a
unique corps of 600 frontiersmen who successfully
adapted Indian techniques to their fighting
emphasizing self-sufficiency, courage, stealth and
methods of camouflage. Conducting numerous
raids, scouting enemy positions, and capturing
prisoners, Rogers Rangers gained a reputation
as the most colorful unit in the British-American
army. Their renown was such that Rogers became,
at one time, the single-best-known American on
both sides of Atlantic. His exploits were mined by
James Fenimore Cooper for his best-selling novels,
histories, movies and most recently on the cable
television series Turn. The Windham Historic
District Commission/Heritage Commission will
present George Morrison who will take us along
the journey of Rogers Rangers from the French
and Indian War, the American Revolution, and his
return to England. Join us 7 p.m. at the Searles
School and Chapel in Windham. Program is free
and open to the public. For more information/
directions call 434-7196 or e-mail ffdf@aol.com.
Pelham High School will hold its annual
Financial Aid Night for parents and our collegebound seniors. The event, organized by the PHS
College and Career Guidance Department, will be
held beginning at 6 p.m. in the new Auditorium.
A representative from the New Hampshire Higher
Education Assistance Foundation will facilitate
the event, providing parents and students with
information about the financial aid process for
colleges and universities. Specifically, the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid will be
explained in detail. There are many changes in
the process this year, including the FAFSA being
available on Oct. 1. For more information, call the
PHS Guidance Department at 635-2116.
Witches, Pop Cultures and the Past, Pelham
Public Library, 6 p.m. Hang her! cries the
raucous spectator. In 1692, 19 people were
executed in Salem and hundreds imprisoned during
a witch hunt we still discuss today. Robin DeRosa
explains that when Salem tells its witch stories,
history, tourism and performance collide, and
truth, both moral and macabre, vies with spooky
thrills for its authentic place in history. Robin
DeRosa is Professor of English at Plymouth State
University. This is generously sponsored by the
New Hampshire Humanities Council.
Come join us for the Friends of the Library
of Windham 2016-2017 Kick-Off Meeting, 6
p.m. - Meet and Greet; 6:30 p.m. Meeting.
FLOW is a non-profit organization made up of
volunteers dedicated to encouraging greater use
of the Nesmith Library and its many services.
We are looking forward to another great year of
events, book fairs, scholarships and of course,
the Strawberry Festival. Whether youre already a
member, have been a member in the past or would
like to learn more, come join us. Its our volunteers
that have made the Friends the successful
organization that it is today! You may also contact
flow@flowwindham for more information.
Thursday, October 13
Drop-In Technology Sessions, Thursday
afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Pelham
Public Library. Free and open to the
public. Need help with computers or
other personal communication devices? Drop
in Thursday afternoons to see our Adult Services
Librarian! Get help setting up or accessing your
hardware and software, or stop in for a little
refresher guidance for commonly used applications
such as Kindles, Microsoft Office, Internet
Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook, and other types
of social media. Need help with something else?
Just ask!
3th
Saturday, October 15
Windham Recreation is excited to
announce that the Annual Harvest Fest is
set for Griffin Park! The fun begins at 12
pm with the doggie parade. Then from 1
to 3 p.m., join us in the rear of Griffin for a variety
of activities including the kiddie costume parade
hosted by the Moms Club, a strolling magician,
treats for sale, crafts, animals, and more! Then from
3 to 4 p.m., there will be trick-or-treating in the
front of Griffin Park. For more information, contact
5th
the Recreation Office at 965-1208 or by e-mail at

Recreation@WindhamNH.gov.
Intro to Guitar Workshop, 10 a.m., at the
Nesmith Library. An interactive family program
with Daniel Saunders of Lets Play Music! Daniel
returns for another rockin morning of guitar
instruction, which includes jazz, classical, rock,
pop, and more. Families are encouraged to
participate together. You may bring your own
electric or acoustic guitar, or jam with Daniels
guitars. Its sure to be a good time! For ages 8 and
up. Registration preferred. Event is free and open
to the public. Call 432-7154 to sign up.
Windham Recreations Annual Harvest Fest is on
at Griffin Park. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. with
the Doggie Costume Parade, hosted by Woof Woof
Professional Dog Services. Then from 1 to 3 p.m.
in the rear of Griffin, there will be activities such
as crafts, pie baking contest, special performers,
games, booths, food for sale, Wildlife Encounters
and much more! The Horribles Parade (Kiddie
Costume Parade) hosted by the Moms Club of
Windham, will be at 2:45 p.m.! All are encouraged
to dress up in their costumes! From 3 to 4 p.m. in
the front of Griffin, there will be trick-or-treating,
compliments of local businesses. For more
information, contact the Recreation Office at 9651208 or by e-mail at Recreation@WindhamNH.
gov.
Mondays, October 17, November 21 &
December 19
The Nesmith Library is now hosting
Reading Sessions with Macs, a registered
Reading Dog. Macs, a loveable cockapoo,
is a Reading Education Assistance Dog or R.E.A.D.
Dog. Macs is currently taking part in weekly
reading sessions at St. Joseph Regional Catholic
School in Salem. He will be joining us on 15
minute reading sessions will be available from 3:15
to 5:15 p.m. Often, students find it intimidating
to read in front of classmates, but love to read to a
non-judgmental, calming dog. A reading program,
involving a dog as a listener, has the potential to
change that fear. If you think your child would
enjoy reading with Macs, or sitting for awhile to
get to know him, call the library and sign up for
one of our many 15-minutes sessions offered this
fall. Children of all ages and reading levels are
encouraged to try one of our reading dates! Bring
your own book or read one of ours! Registration is
required to guarantee a time slot but drop-ins will
be added that day if spots are still available. For
more information, call the library at 432-7154.
7th
Cookbook Explorers, 12:30 p.m.at the
Pelham Public Library, free and open to
the public. Each month, well choose a
new type of cuisine or a new diet to explore.
Youll have the chance to share your cooking
triumphs and travails, and perhaps leave with a
great new recipe (or 12). In September please
bring a dish you would bring to a BBQ. Come
hungry!
9th
Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town
of Pelham will be in session from 7 to 7:30
p.m. in the lobby of the Pelham Town Hall,
6 Village Green. Supervisors to be in session
for removing names from the checklist after 30 day
notice of removal letters (RSA654:44).
0th
The Called to Care Ministry Team of the First
Congregational Church of Pelham United Church
of Christ will welcome David Currier, Dementia
Specialist and Program Development for Life Care
Centers of America, Northeast Division as he
presents a showing of the film, Alive Inside at
6:30 p.m. followed by a heartfelt discussion on the
positive impact music has on those suffering with
irreversible dementia. All are invited to attend. A
free will offering will be accepted.
Friday, October 21
St. Patrick [Pelham] Fall Fundraiser,
6 to 10 p.m., Four Oaks Country Club,
Dracut, Mass. Auction, raffles, dinner and
featuring the game Price It Right. Tickets
are $40 each. For more information call Kathy Jean
at 635-3525 or e-mail kathy7421@comcast.net.
1st
Craft Fair at Windham High School,
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, food, raffles and
more. Windham High School, 64 London
Bridge Rd. Proceeds benefit WHS Band,
Chorus and Theater programs.
2nd
Sunday, October 23
Cat Mysteries Solved, Pelham Public
Library, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cat behaviorist
gets to the root of common problem
behaviors and answers questions about your
favorite feline. Please consider bringing a donation
for local cat shelters.
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Tuesday, October 25
All About Birds, Pelham Public Library,
6:30 p.m. Experts from the Birds of a
Feather Avicultural Society will share the
joys of birds as companions. Did you know
that after dogs and cats, parakeets are the most
popular pet?
5th
Tuesday, October 25
From 4 to 5 p.m. children ages 7 and up are
invited to participate in the first Nesmith Library
MakerSpace Club. . Children will be involved in
an hour of tinkering, inventing and experimenting
with Snap Circuits. In this first hands-on interactive
program, we will be making Scribble Bots. A
Scribble Bot is a motorized contraption that moves
in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path.
Participants will be amazed at the different motions
and patterns it can create. Children will be able
to bring home his/her own bot. MakerSpaces
have become a popular way to encourage student
creativity. It can be any area where people
gather to make and create. These spaces often
encourage individuals to share ideas, skills and
supplies to work together on projects. Space is
limited and registration is required. Call the library
at 432-7154 to reserve a spot. This program is for
children ages 7 and up.
The Princess Bride Interactive Movie
Night at the Nesmith Library. Bring your
family and friends and join us for a fun
movie this evening at 6:30 p.m.! Well show
the Princess Bride and encourage you to share
this timeless classic in a new way. Teens 12 and up
and their parents are welcome too! Blow trumpets
and kisses. Wield a sword and exact revenge.
We will have props to make things even more
entertaining. Have fun storming the castle with us!
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Friday, October 28
Immunization Clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. at
the Pelham Public Library. Did you have
chicken pox as a child? Then you need
a shingles shot. Immunizations: Shingles,
Hep A & B, Shingles, Tetanus, HIV and Hep C
testing (confidential and private).
8th
Supervisors of the Checklist for the
Town of Pelham will be in session from 11
to 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Pelham
Town Hall, 6 Village Green. Supervisors to
be in session for correction of the checklist (RSA
654:27, 28). Last day for town clerk/supervisors to
accept voter registration applications. No additions
or corrections shall be made to the checklist after
this session, until Election Day, except as provided
in RSA 659;12, RSA 654:8, II. Reports of transfer,
reports of death, removal of names (RSA 654:36,
37, 44).
9th
Starting Monday, November 7

Wrestling for Boys and/or Girls, grades
K-8, Pelham Memorial School cafe,
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Register online or in person at our Pelham
Parks & Rec office or online at (www.pelhamweb.
com/recreation). Each participant will compete in
two tournaments. Participants are encouraged but
not required to attend all three nights of practice.
Registration forms are available. Program fee.
E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 6352721 with any questions. Visit https://webtrac.
pelhamweb.com for online sign ups and credit card
payment.
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the Airspace During a Disaster or Battle?
Its easy - just use air traffic control in a box
fly U.S. skies. Without the aid and attention of air
traffic controllers the possibility for an air collision
and the lives of thousands of people would be at
risk. Safety in the sky relies on the professionals
who sit behind monitors analyzing every blip and
every dot of every airplane seven days a week, 24
hours a day. Their success is totally dependent on
their systems of radar, radios and communication
devices.
Creating a virtual three-dimensional
environment to represent a proposed new system
enables engineers and customers to visualize
a finished product, writes Technology Today.
boxes complete
the air traffic control
center. While some
sides of some boxes
flip down, others
flip up. Boxes
attach to boxes and
soon a large control
room has been
created. Equipment
which was stored
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then moved to their
working positions
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in a short period of
time.
The testing of the
prototype not only
involves working
in the hills and
climate changes
of NH, but testing
will also include
The collapsible radar, when fully extended, reaches 30 feet in height
working in a variety
and searches the skies for up to 60 miles.
of environments
including desert,
and, within a period of six hours, create a selftropical and snow
sufficient, 100 percent operational air traffic
covered terrain, both during the day and at night.
control unit. It is supportable, adaptable,
The Air Force has selected a team of 10 active
persistent expeditionary terminal approach an en
military, six U.S. government and civil servants
route surveillance with control capability of use
as well as a few contractors to participate in the
by joint, coalition and civil aircraft worldwide
development of the D-RAPCON.
states Nova Electric.com.
Raytheon won the contract to build 19 ATC
The D-RAPCON offers 3D virtual capability and
(Air Traffic Control) units in 2013. Approximately
the ability to search and protect the skies for up
$50 million has been awarded by USAF
to 60 miles. While older systems rely on analog
for early development of a deployable radar
technology, the D-RAPCON system operates
approach control (D-RAPCON) system from the
digitally. The analog system searched the skies for
contract, which features a maximum potential
only 30 miles.
value of $260 million for one engineering and
The deployable radar in the box system
manufacturing development unit, and production
accommodates a radar system that, when fully
options for up to 18 systems, writes Air Force
extended, raises to 30 feet. Three trailer-sized
Technology.com
shelters (which house the components of the air
In November, the team will deploy to Eglin Air
traffic control system) can be fastened to flatbed
Force Base for further development and testing of
trucks or on loaded onto C-130 cargo planes,
the Air Traffic Control in a Box program.
writes Raytheon. One trailer holds the power
To fully understand the potential and
and cooling systems, another has transmitters,
operational capability of the D-RAPCON and how
receivers and signal processing equipment, while
it unfolds, much like a transformer, from truck
the third houses six controller workstations. Each
to fully operational, YouTube has the following
workstation has the same look and feel as the
video available: https://www.youtube.com/
equipment used at major airports.
watch?v=9WxMzuwyz4E.
When joined together, the three individual
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Courtesy photo
by Doug Robinson
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon Corporation
have been working in partnership to develop a
portable air traffic control radar system that could
be transported into disaster areas in the event
of a catastrophic or battlefield event. To picture
this incredible technology, just think of a real-life
Transformer, like those from the blockbuster
movies.
The prototype system is being developed
at the Raytheon facility, located on Bush Hill
Road, Pelham. Assigned to the developmental,
testing, and construction of the portable air
Large signs warn the public to not enter this secured Raytheon testing facility
where the D-RAPCON, Radar In A Box, is being developed.
traffic control system are service personnel

from the U.S. Air Force. These engineers are
qualified in the mechanics of air traffic control,
radar maintenance, air field maintenance,
communications, power as well as HVAC
maintenance. He is the most important person
here, laughed Senior Master Sergeant Chris
McMullin. He keeps us cool.
Every minute of every day, thousands of planes
making
beautiful
smiles
everyday
Such a virtual environment was developed for

the D-RAPCON system. [It is] Raytheons air
traffic control system in a box and brings instant
air traffic control to the battlefield or disaster
site. It is a fully deployable system consisting of
primary and secondary air traffic control radars
integrated with a rapid set-up radar antenna, a
self-contained operation center, an ATC voice
communications system and secure networked
data communications.
The D-RAPCON (Deployable
Radar Approach Control system)
has the capability to be sent
out within 48 hours worldwide
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change. Construction for the
new Athletic and Art Center
has begun with the removal
of the trees and digging of the
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Last week Representative Jordan Ulery of
Hudson and Pelham attended a three-day
intensive workshop academy on the successes
Maine has had in implementing pension and tax
reform and principles of tax policy reform. The
sessions were sponsored by NFIB and Maine
Tourism and were facilitated by members of the
ALEC Fiscal Policy think tank.
Among the lessons presented was the dire
shape in which the majority of the Northeast
states find themselves regarding pension funding.
Maine, because of their reforms, now ranks as
one of the best funded pension programs at over
86 percent of full funding. Additional reforms in
Maine included reducing the outflow of funds to
unaudited and unsustainable welfare programs.
This, in turn, freed funds to increase some state
employee salaries, including those of state
troopers.
Bob Williams offered a perspective on
the success in Washington state (yes, liberal
Washington state adopting conservative tax
policies) in reducing dependence upon federal
dollars. The Utah experience with determining
the cost of accepting federal dollars
was also thoroughly discussed.
One presentation noted that the
acceptance of millions of dollars
in federal monies resulted in the
expenditure of millions of state
taxpayer dollars in addition resulting
in a net loss to the taxpayer. Not
only did they not receive back their
federal tax dollars, it cost them
additional dollars to implement the
programs.
Attendees included state
representatives and senators from
Maryland to Maine and included
legislators from New York (upstate
that is), Rhode Island, New Jersey,
Connecticut, Massachusetts,
Vermont, a large group from New
Hampshire and several from a tad
south of Maine - Georgia. The
proven conservative principles of
prioritizing spending, elimination
of waste, fraud and abuse and
understanding the principles of
small government, free trade, limited
effective regulation and federalism
were hallmarks of this session.
Windham Cooperative Kindergarten and Nursery School

is 50 and Fabulous
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
by Doug Robinson
It was a magical and fun-filled fall
festival on Sept. 24 at Searles Chapel
celebrating Windhams Cooperative
Kindergarten and Nursery Schools 50th
anniversary.
Windham Cooperative Kindergarten,
a non-profit organization, offers
educational opportunities for nursery,
pre-kindergarten, preschool extended
enrichment and kindergarten-extended
enrichment programs.
Balloons, a bounce house, glitter
tattoo tables, pumpkin decorating
tables, a free photo booth, as well as
the presence of Windhams finest --both
fire and police departments-- provided
activities for both young and old.
Several of Windhams fine restaurants
also participated to make the festival a
great success.
Magic by George was a hit as he
made a bowling ball, as well as two
doves, appear from thin air, and even
levitated a child volunteer from the
audience.
We are very thankful to the Town
of Windham for allowing us to use
the Searles Chapel to have our fall
festival, commented Gwen Bergman,
vice chairperson. In addition, this
entire event has been put together by
volunteers.
During the early morning hours,
Magic by George levitates his volunteer, Ethan, during his show.
kids and parents met at the chapel to
erect food tables, create an area for the
Handbooks dating back to 1985 and earlier were
glitter tattoos and pumpkin decorating, along with the decorating of
on display, representing the dedication to the values
the chapel with handmade quilts created as far back as 1991.
and commitment to education dates back decades.
While one of the many handmade quilts dating back to 1991
Each child is encouraged to develop to the best of his ability,
depicted the kindergarten handprints names of Catrina, Rebecca
intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially. He will enrich
and Ryan, while another depicted the self-portraits of kindergartners
his background through varied experiences in school and on field
Sarah and Joe.
trips. His creative development will
Poster boards offered a visual, pictorial history of Windham Coop.
be encouraged through self-expression
Since their early beginnings when classes were held in the parish
in music, arts and crafts materials and
hall during 1966 of the Windham Presbyterian Church, a tribute was
constructive playing is written within
given to Windham Cooperatives first teacher Mildred Russell; her
the pages of the 1985 handbook.
assistant was Patricia McIntyre.
Today, we have our own, beautiful
Dozens of photo albums were available for those who wished to
little red school house on Industrial
take a trip down memory lane.
Windham Firefighter/Paramedic, Eric Hilderbrant

teaches young Ryllan McNutty, 3 , how to correctly handle the hose.
Drive, said Bergman. Our school is run by a board of parent
volunteers, in partnership with a director and assistant director, and
countless other parent volunteers. It is a true community of people
working together for one reason: the education of our children.
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classroom environment. The physical
transformation matches the educational changes
we have made to both our curriculum and our
teaching approach, which focuses more on each
individual students learning path, explained
Pelham Superintendent, Amanda Lecaroz. We
believe this facility will improve quality learning
opportunities.
In addition to celebrating the completed
project, the schools newly hired principal, Gary
Dempsey, will be on hand to greet members of
the community.
The public can also view the schools new
PHS logo, which was designed by students and
refined by the staff at the high school, making it a
100-percent in-house school project.
Anticipating large numbers, visitor parking
will be available at all of Pelhams schools, and
a shuttle bus will run from Lyons Park to the high
school to handle overflow.
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Water Ban - continued from front page

conditions exist in Rockingham County and are moving northward. Town
Administrator David Sullivan said he was aware of at least three residents
who have no water in their wells at all; a situation that had already existed
for the past couple of weeks.
Sullivan explained that selectmen have the authority under state
regulations to restrict outdoor water use, either by a total ban or by limiting
the hours of use. Following their discussion on Oct. 3, selectmen decided to
go with a Level 3 water ban, which means no watering of lawns at all. As of
early October, the amount of precipitation in southern New Hampshire was
about 16 inches below normal, thus far this year.
Fire Chief Tom McPherson, who had participated in a statewide webinar
on the drought conditions earlier in September, reported that he had not
seen static water sources in this area at such a low point in many years. In
the event of an emergency, however, McPherson said the fire department
could tap into the Pennichuck system. McPherson also said that state
officials are asking that fire departments not make water deliveries to
residents due to the possibility of contaminating wells.
Based on state regulations, once the ban is officially in effect, the first
violation will result in a verbal warning, the second will elicit a $200 fine
and a third infraction will result in a $1,000 fine. The water ban will be
enforced by the local police department.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he was totally in favor of enacting
an outdoor water ban, but was concerned about residents receiving ample
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Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod also said he was concerned about there

being sufficient notice to residents. McLeod said he would like to see the
ban not go into effect until a full week after a notice had been published.
McLeod, noting the lateness of the growing season, also commented that
many residents who have irrigation systems have already drained their
systems or are in the process of doing so.
Selectman Jennifer Simmons also expressed concern about giving the
public sufficient notice of the water ban. Simmons also expressed sympathy
for those whose wells have been impacted by the drought. I know so many
people with water issues, Simmons said. Everywhere I go, theres talk
about water, water, water.
Hohenberger said he has sympathy for those who have spent lots of
time and money keeping their lawns groomed this past summer and face
potential damage to those lawns once watering is prohibited. Hohenberger
noted that he hadnt watered his own lawn this past summer. My lawn is
already dead, he commented. Hohenberger stated that he wasnt sure a
voluntary ban would have actually accomplished anything.
Voting to enact the mandatory outdoor watering ban were Joel Desilets,
Ross McLeod, Jennifer Simmons, Bruce Breton and Roger Hohenberger.
Additional suggestions for conserving water are available on the towns
website. Residents are encouraged to conserve water indoors, as well as
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The award ceremony was held on Sept. 8 at Constitution
Hall. The event was also attended by Windham School District
Science and Engineering Director Mike Koski. On Sept. 9, Kaplo
participated in a tour of the White House; an opportunity that was
preceded by a lengthy security process.
Kaplo said that when he returned to Windham High School
on Sept. 12, he was welcomed back by his second-year physics
students with a cake decorated with what he described as a nerdy
formula, one only physicists would apparently understand.
School board members expressed their appreciation to Kaplo
for his accomplishments and for being a great example of what
new teachers should aspire to become. School board student
representative Emma Joanis, a second-year physics student,
thanked Kaplo for making physics so much fun and for teaching
us so much at the same time.
Kaplo began teaching at Windham High School only one
year after the school first opened its doors in September 2009.
Previously, he taught at Campbell High School in Litchfield,
from 2004 until 2010. Before entering the field of education,
Kaplo joined the U.S. Navy, where he served as a nuclear power
program operator. Kaplo earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
in 2000 and his Master of Education degree in physics from the
University of Lowell in 2004.
Joining Kaplo in the ranks of those New Hampshire teachers
being honored with this esteemed award were Ann Gaffney,
a science teacher at Londonderry Middle School; Rebecca
Cummings, a fourth and fifth grade science teacher in Pelham;
and Robin Ellwood an eighth grade science teacher in Rye. Each
recipient received a cash award of $10,000.
Receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching is one of the highest educational awards in
the nation. The recognition program began in 1983, when Ronald
Regan was president. The award is available to elementary and
secondary school mathematics and science teachers. During the
past 33 years, in excess of 4,600 educators have been so honored
across the United States.
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premises;

The use of this property shall be restricted
to elderly housing development, to be built within
three years of the date of the lease, operated by the
Windham Housing Authority (or such other permitted
assignee as approved by the board of selectmen);

If an actual lease agreement is not enacted
upon within a period of three years from the time
the lease option was approved (Sept. 26, 2019) the
authority granted by the voters at the special town
meeting shall expire.
The property in question is comprised of
approximately 10 acres of town-owned land, on the
rear portion of the municipal complex, located off
Fellows Road. This is the area where the Nesmith
Library, the Windham Police Department and
Windham Fire Department are located. Any elderly
housing constructed on this parcel of land would
include rental apartments only, for those ages 62 and
older.
Sullivan also explained some of the background
leading up to the warrant article. The Windham
Housing Authority, a local agency, was established
in 1993. In 1998, after several years of research
and vetting, the WHA went to town meeting with
a warrant article similar to the one approved last
November. According to Sullivan, the proposal won
the overwhelming approval of voters and continued to
retain its popularity with voters for subsequent years.
Unfortunately, however, federal funding for the project
was not forthcoming, due to the fact that Windham has
no designated affordable family housing (apartments).
Windham was turned down for funding four years in a
row due to this situation. The warrant article approved
by voters, previously, expired in March of 2012. As a
result, the proposed elderly housing development was
put on the back burner.
During the summer of 2015, however, McMahon
came to selectmen with the news that the rules had
changed and Windham might now be eligible for
federal money. It was at this point that McMahon
requested a special town meeting be scheduled and
selectmen concurred. Due to the scheduling of grant
funding, it is paramount that permission be gained from
voters as soon as possible, McMahon had emphasized.
This is a real need in our town, McMahon told
those who attended last years deliberative session.
It has been so for many years. Its sad that so many
elderly long-term residents have to leave town because
of rising expenses. Its needed now more than ever,
he noted.
One of the concerns expressed during last years
deliberative session was whether or not the residency
of elderly housing could be restricted to Windham
residents falling within the allowable age range. Town
Counsel Bernie Campbell said that the process in place
would not allow residential restrictions. All applicants
must be treated on an equal basis, Campbell
explained. Attorney Susan Manchester, another
attorney who attended last years deliberative session,
said Windham could not legally restrict rentership to
Windham residents. Generally speaking, though,
Manchester added, these types of developments tend
to be primarily occupied by local residents.
The next step in the process remains for the
Windham Housing Authority to apply to the federal
government for an elderly housing grant.
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Option to Lease Approved

for Elderly Housing Site
by Barbara OBrien
Slightly less than a year ago, the majority of
Windham voters, at least those who chose to
participate in a special town meeting regarding the
lease of town-owned land for an elderly housing
development, gave the proposal a thumbs up.
The deliberative session was conducted on Sept. 28,
2015, and the actual town meeting was held on Nov.
3 of last year. As a result of voter approval, the town
and the Windham Housing Authority had one year to
approve an option to lease agreement. That deadline
came perilously close to expiring, but, thanks to Town
Administrator David Sullivan, was accomplished with
two days to spare.
Sullivan brought up the issue during the selectmens
board meeting on Sept. 26. Charles McManus, former
selectman and chairman of the Windham Housing
Authority, did not attend the meeting. Sullivan told
selectmen that the Windham Housing Authority had
hoped to submit an application for a federal grant this
past summer, but that didnt happen. Plans are now for
a grant application to be submitted this coming year.
The voter turnout for Windhams special town
meeting on Nov. 3, of last year, was abysmally low;
coming in at only 2.7 percent of those registered. The
one and only warrant article on the ballot did pass
muster by a vote of 164 to 98, however. Not all the
selectmen had been fully in favor of holding a special
town meeting, with some feeling that a more accurate
measure of public opinion would be taken at a regular
town meeting in March.
Selectmans Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod said he is
still opposed to the concept. This is a total giveaway
of town assets, he said. The town is getting nothing
in return. McLeod commented that residency in
the elderly housing units could not be restricted to
Windham residents only. This is what the voters
passed, Sullivan responded. Selectman Roger
Hohenberger said he didnt like the idea of the property
being tied up for 99 years. Selectmens Chairman Joel
Desilets said he wanted to be assured that the entire
process would be completely transparent.
After a substantial amount of discussion, selectmen
voted 3 to 1 to approve the option to lease agreement
with the Windham Housing Authority. Voting in favor
were Joel Desilets, Roger Hohenberger and Jennifer
Simmons, who was not in office when the special town
meeting was held last November. Only Ross McLeod
voted against approving the option to lease agreement,
stating that he was not willing to sign it.
The warrant article approved during the special
town meeting, last year, not only authorizes selectmen
to enter into an option to lease agreement with the
Windham Housing Authority, but also includes
permission for selectmen to execute a subsequent lease
agreement.
Also, as stipulated in the warrant article, any
eventual lease agreement must incorporate the
following general terms:

A lease term of not less than 99 years shall be
stipulated;

The base annual rent shall be $1, plus
provision for payments in lieu of taxes, as allowed by
state law;

The lessee shall be responsible for all
maintenance and repair to the premises and any
buildings thereon, and shall hold the Town of
Windham harmless from any liability arising from the
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Another Grant for Stained Glass

Awarded for Searles
by Barbara OBrien
Thanks to the tireless efforts of long-time Windham resident and volunteer Margaret Case, an
additional grant has been awarded to the Town of Windham for the purpose of replacing another
of the stained glass windows in the historic Searles School and Chapel. The more than centuryold town-owned Edwardian building is located on Range Road.
The latest funding comes from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and totals
$14,800; not quite enough to complete another window, but close. The remainder of the money
($3,200) will be taken from the Searles special maintenance fund. The vendor taking on the task
will once again be Art Glass by Niche.
Selectmen voted to accept the state grant by a vote of 4 to 0. Selectman Bruce Breton did not
attend the Sept. 26 board meeting, where the vote was taken. Selectmen expressed their sincere
appreciation to Mrs. Case. Excellent work, as always, Desilets said.
In other business, selectmen decided, by a vote of 2 to 2, to delay putting out a bid request for
upgrading the towns website. An upgrade of the website is on the list of 2016 selectmens goals.
Voting in favor of the delay were Roger Hohenberger and Jennifer Simmons. Voting against the
delay were Joel Desilets and Ross McLeod. The selectmen who voted for the delay said they
wanted certain aspects of the project checked for legality and to allow time for Information
Technology Director Eric DeLong to collaborate with members of the cable advisory committee,
which manages WCTV-Channel 21.
DeLongs current website proposal includes the capability for live streaming, video indexing
and increasing archive storage space. Plans also include increasing the number of hours
for available video on demand services from the current 500 hours to 1,900. DeLong told
selectmen that the vendors with whom he has spoken seem to want to bundle services. Its
becoming more common, DeLong said. It is anticipated that the issue will be discussed further
at the next selectmens meeting on Monday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community
Development Building.
Grand Opening for PHS

Did you know that Pelham High School has a new auditorium which has 305 seats?

Did you know that the Pelham Community made 473 personal tiles that will be hung
up in Pelham High School?

Did you know that Pelham High School now has two elevators?

Did you know that Pelham High School went from one science lab to six science labs?

Did you know that the community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the high
school on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in the gym?
Complete Streets Project

Gets Green Light
by Barbara OBrien
Windham Selectmen have given their approval for temporary striping of Squire Armor Road,
as the result of a grant from the Complete Streets program. At the urging of Planning Board ViceChairman Kristi St. Laurent, this past summer, selectmen agreed to the grant application, which
was done in conjunction with the Southern New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission.
During the Sept. 26 selectmens meeting, Adam Lanski, Southern New Hampshire Planning
Committee representative, provided an overview of the program. The Complete Streets program
is intended to provide safe access to roads for everyone, not just those operating motor vehicles,
Lanski told selectmen.
The program incorporates alternative modes of transportation, such as biking, jogging and
walking. The project requires slightly more space between car lanes and areas designated
for pedestrians and bikers, St. Laurent explained. Windham does not have the same width
streets and roads throughout town. We have some very wide residential streets in town, she
commented.
The pilot program that is available through Complete Streets involves putting down temporary
lines to evaluate if the side lanes for pedestrians and bikers are safer or not. We would just try
it out, St. Laurent said. If it is well-received by residents, it would just mean some paint, she
added. The project enhances safety, while staying with the rural atmosphere of town, instead of
installing concrete sidewalks.
Squire Armor Road was selected as the location for the demonstration project following
a site visit this past August, because of its width (28.5 feet wide). The temporary chalk paint
striping will involve putting down white fog lines four feet from the edges of the road; thereby
creating lanes for biking, walking or jogging. Approximately 1,000 feet of Squire Armor Road
will be striped. This would cover approximately a quarter of a mile.
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for pedestrians and bicyclists, Lanski said. He also noted that the
existence of fog lines tends to keep motorists closer to the center of
the roadway, which causes less wear and tear on the edges of the
road.
Well see how it feels to have delineation between vehicles
and pedestrians, St. Laurent added. Well just try it and see how
it goes! St. Laurent also noted that there is no intent to prohibit
parking along this stretch. If a car is parked in that area, pedestrians
or bicyclists will just have to go around it, she said.
Selectmens Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod said he was glad to jump
on St. Laurents bandwagon. Squire Armor is like a bowling alley,
McLeod said, adding that he thinks its a great choice for the project.
Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he was also totally in favor of
the Complete Streets program, although he did have some concerns
about narrowing the travel portion of the road.
The project will take place for two weeks during the month of
October, then those involved will collect data, including surveying
those who reside along this stretch of Squire Armor Road.
Selectmen voted 4 to 0 to participate in the Complete Streets
program. Voting in favor were Joel Desilets, Ross McLeod, Roger
Hohenberger and Jennifer Simmons. Selectman Bruce Breton did
not attend the Sept. 26 board meeting.
by Craig Smith
The Pelham girls volleyball team has
struggled at times over the past few years to
put together consistent runs, but that has not
stopped them from competing at a high level
every night. The team is filled with young
talent, but it hasnt equated to winning just
yet. It has, however, shown some special
moments of togetherness that many other
teams do not have. Pelham is a team that
shares; every girl contributes to the game no
matter what the score or result.
Pelham matched up against John Stark
on Oct. 3 and, although the result was not
quite what they had desired, they showed
a lot of spirit and spread the points around
among everyone to show that everyone is
involved and has their backs. The match
lasted three sets and John Stark would come
up victorious, but along the way Sarah
Fisher and Mikayla Sequeira would acquire
a half dozen service points each as well
as a handful of aces and Danielle Sirois,
Angi Getty returns a serve
Cheyenne Lee, Terryn Brunelle, and Ally
Altieri would all pitch in a few kills each.
They spread the ball around, with Sara Fisher
running the offense and grabbing a bunch of assists, and with so
Staff photo by Len Lathrop
Pelham Volleyball Shares the Wealth,

But Cant Top John Stark
PHS Cross Country

Takes Fifth at
Coe-Brown Meet
many of the girls pitching in it made the

matches far more competitive than if one had
tried to do it all alone.
Although the winning tilt did not point in
Pelhams direction, the team play allowed
the Pythons to be within a hairs breadth at
all times. In the first set they were so close,
finishing 19-25, and then again in the second
set they were still competitive at 15-25. It
isnt easy to continue to compete as the
losses pile up, but these athletes enjoy the
competition and always fight for each other.
The team is a little more than halfway
through the season, and their 2-8 record is not
exactly meeting their expectation, but they
are still leaps and bounds ahead of several
other teams in the division. The team is also
still fairly young and has shown flashes of
brilliance throughout the entire season, so
there is a lot of room to grow. The season
offers a lot of moments to fine tune the little
parts of the game that translate into winning.
These are strong young women with talent,
and it will be exciting to watch them develop
throughout the year and continue to compete
and play for one another.
submitted by Coach Niemaszyk

Here are the results for Pelham boys Cross Country at the rainy
5K course at Coe-Brown on Saturday, Oct. 1. After a tough week
of battling illnesses at Manchester last week, the boys are coming
into form. Im real excited about the next month of racing.
Pelham finished fifth of 23 teams.
1. Coe-Brown 47 points
2. Philips Exeter 97 points
3. Oyster River 148 points
4. Bishop Guertin 176 points
5. Pelham 233 points
Top 5 finishers for Pelham:
1. Cam Starr 16:29 (2nd overall)
2. Jacob Dorman 17:27 (17th)
3. Allan Vallante 17:49 (25th)
4. John Msaddi 18:08 (41st)
5. Jacob Dahlinger 21:47 (148th)
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after a Difficult Start
Staff photo by Craig Smith
by Craig Smith
The Pelham
boys soccer
team has
struggled
throughout
the season to
find enough
momentum to
start a winning
streak. After
their gameone tie against
Manchester
West the team
has dropped
eight in a
row. Any
competitor
will tell you
that such a
large number
Peter Brodie taking possession from his opponent
of losses can
affect the
motivation
to compete, but thats not the way these athletes are built. They
certainly arent pleased with the results, but they still play with all
their might to get back into the meat of the standings. Their matchup
against Souhegan on Sept. 23 really shows what this season has
been like for Pelham and how the team continues to play hard amid
all of the losses.
Pelham has had very few opportunities to play at home this
season, and so when Souhegan came to visit it meant a lot to be able
to play their best soccer in front of the home fans.
The match started slow, and both sides seemed dead even with each
side taking a fair amount of shots and really probing the defense
to see where the weaknesses lay. Souhegan managed to find them
first and scored the first point of the match, but by the end of the
first half, they were sweating bullets as their goalie had to pull out
every trick in the book to stop the Python advance. Cody Foulds was
millimeters away from heading in the equalizer before the second
half could begin, but Souhegans goalie managed to barely flick it
away with his fingertips. Matt Poff also was close to scoring, but
again the defense pushed it away.
In the second half the competitiveness came to a head with both
teams scrambling to gain momentum over the other. Souhegan
managed to get lucky by bouncing the ball off of the post to slip it in,
and Pelham went into competitive overdrive to try and get back into
the game. The referees had to call many fouls just to try and stifle
the physicality, and it wasnt long until Souhegan began heckling
the referees. With the referees annoyed at the visiting team it was
Pelhams best chance to make a comeback, but no matter how many
times they shot the ball they seemed to always be a tad wide.
They would ultimately fall to Souhegan 0-2, but the intensity and
desire to perform stood out more than anything. This team has had
its share of misfortune, but they refuse to roll over and let any team
walk all over them. They fight until the final whistle and then they
prepare for the next match. Thus far it hasnt translated to any wins,
but it will. The tilt eventually
favors those who work hard for
it and Pelham certainly works
hard. It would be hard for even
opposing teams not to cheer for
the Pythons with all of the spirit
they show each and every game.
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The Presentation of Mary Academy athletic program is in full swing this fall. The cross country team is
literally off and running. The co-ed team, which includes students from grades 3-8, has increased to 32
runners this season.
Coach Christina
Meehan said, This is our
largest team yet. We are
continuing to grow and
the runners are working
very hard this season. So
far, the PMA team has had
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meet against Hampstead
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Windham Field Hockey Allows No Goals for Third Straight Win
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by Craig Smith
The Windham field hockey team is impossible to ignore. Every single afternoon they seem unstoppable
in a way few other teams in the league can. They started the season off winning seven straight before
breaking down a tad defensively against Lebanon, but since then they have ripped off another winning
streak that has so far been driven up to three.
Last year Windham fell earlier in the playoffs than hoped to say the least, and bringing it up even now
evokes the same passionate emotions that culminated in that moment. They have kicked their game up
to a level of heartfilled efficiency
and it all starts
on the defensive
end. Eight of their
ten wins have
been thanks to the
defense allowing
exactly zero goals,
and, in every other
game, they have
only allowed a
single point, all
except for the
single game they
lost in which they
allowed four.
Since that
singular loss,
the Jaguars
Anna Desjardin drives past a defender.
have seemingly
Pelham Field Hockey Rebuilds

Win Streak vs. Pembroke
Jenna Parsons clears the ball.
matchup of two of the top teams in the division,

and immediately it was clear that Oyster River
was not messing around. Within 11 minutes, the
visiting team had stolen a goal and Windham
was trailing 0-1. Obviously, coming from behind
is never a position a team wants to find itself in,
but these athletes believe in themselves and have
confidence in their teammates, so there was no
wavering of composure on the field. Scarlett
Souter jumped in front of the ball on defense
to prevent a goal, goalie Jenna Parsons sailed
through the air to make the right play, and Emily
Orciani dared the defense to stop her as she cut
through the field like a razor. She would get
fouled in the box, and her penalty kick attempt
was good in the waning minutes of the first half to
equal the score, 1-1.
The young women were feeling confident after
Orcianis point, but Oyster River was as tenacious
as ever. Windham struggled to keep the ball, and
Amanda Stivala was forced to make some clutch
defensive plays to keep the score tied. Parsons
stopped shot after shot on goal, regardless of
how fast or strong it was hit. She was like some
impenetrable fortress, the first-half goal she
allowed forgotten. Parsons ability is not limited
to her play however; she shouted commands
to the defense to ensure they were in just the
right position, acting as the best leader would.
The physicality got more and more intense with
players falling in the grass almost constantly, even
Staff photos by Craig Smith
Windham Girls Soccer Now

the Only Undefeated Team
by Craig Smith
Windham student-athletes dont shy
away from the expectations placed upon
them by fans and competitors, but this
year the Windham girls soccer team has
taken that expectation to a whole new
level. Somehow after nine games they
have won every single one. Some have
been close; a single point away from
defeat, but always these young women
find a way to exploit their opponent and
dig deep for the energy to strike where
their adversary is most vulnerable.
Oyster River came to town on Sept.
27 and it was one of those games where
anything could have happened. It was a
Emily Orciani scores with her penalty kick.

Parsons who had to jump into the fray multiple
times to stop an errant shot from making its way
to the net.
With five minutes left Oyster River finally let its
guard down for only a moment. Olivia Kendzulak
found open space between the defenders, and
once someone got the ball to her it was just her
versus the goalie. She sprinted downfield and
sized up the goalie before sending it into the back
of the net for the go ahead. Her goal would give
Windham a 2-1 lead and Oyster River had no
answer for the defense after that. Windhams 2-1
lead would be their seventh of the year and not
their last by far.
This team is the best in the league according to
the standings, but the numbers dont explain just
what makes them so talented. Its their attention
to detail by yelling commands to defenders, its
their perceptive intelligence that allows them
Ali Schiebel makes a successful tackle.
to send the ball to just the right teammate who

can take advantage of a breakaway, and its their
fearless tenacity that allows them to leap into a
mess of bodies to come up with the ball before
anyone else. This is the best team in the league
and all eyes are on them.
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revamped their identity to ensure it doesnt happen again. Previously they had been scoring five or more
times per game, but occasionally allowing a few goals, but in the last three they have ensured that there
defense does not fall apart at the cost of a couple of points. They have scored between two to three in
this last stretch, but they understand that the offense
is only one part and not even necessarily the most
important one. Defense wins championships, and that
is the sole focus for this hungry Windham team.
On top of the defensive effort the team also shows
immense composure in the second half of the game.
In their win against Goffstown on Sept. 26 Windham
scored only a single goal in the first half, but it was
in the second half that they were the most aggressive.
They would score twice in the second half to seal it,
all while maintaining integrity on the defensive side
of play. When athletes can come together to be more
efficient at the most important parts of a match it is a
point in which they are capable of winning any game,
especially when they allow so few goals.
From top to bottom, this team works together as a
unit, and each individual has enough skill to be a star,
but their dedication to the group subdues that need.
Bri Langlois, Katie OConor, Alexa Slaski, Ryane Farell,
Jordan Pellerin, the list goes on and on of talented
players. Each gets assists, each scores the ball, each
gets back on the defensive end. Individually they are
great, but it is together that they create the unstoppable
machine that the team has become as a whole.
Emma Lindquist sets up a play.
by Craig Smith
The Python field hockey team started the
season off with seven straight wins before falling
in a close matchup against Gilford. The loss was
painful for the young women, and they stormed
back, starting with their defense, to ensure that
they got back to that level of winning that they
began with. Bishop Brady was their first victim on
their path to excellence, and then the Pythons set
their scopes to Pembroke to finish out September.
On Sept. 30 Pelham travelled to Pembroke with
the intent of spreading a message to the division:
that they should be considered the best defensive
team in the division. Pelham has only allowed
four goals all season long, with three of those all
coming in their sole loss. Eight of Pelhams nine
wins have all been shutouts, a testament to the
rigorous effort put in on the defensive end, and a
huge part of the teams identity. The message was
certainly sent as Pembroke did not score a single
point.
Pelham scored three times in the first half to
pull out to an early lead. Sarah Morin started
things off thanks to a little help from Amy
Granfield, and that was just the beginning for
both young stars. Morin, perhaps touched by
Granfields selfless play, acted as playmaker for
Pelham Girls Soccer Extends

Win Total to 6
by Craig Smith
The Pelham girls soccer team has impressed all
season long and their win over Manchester West
on Oct. 4 has placed them among the best teams
in the division. A few close losses to Windham,
John Stark and Hollis-Brookline have dipped
Pelhams seat in the standings a bit more than they
deserve, but numbers cant quantify how hard
these young women work and their attention to
detail.
Manchester West lost all their chances to win in
the first half as the Pythons started the game off in
overdrive and didnt slow down until the second
half. All five of Pelhams goals came in the first
half beginning with Morgan Walsh a little over 10
minutes in. Maddie Burke would assist her, and
then again, 13 minutes later, when Walsh doubled
up on goals. Ava Owens would score less than a
minute later, one of the fastest goals of the year,
and even with three goals the Pythons would not
let up. Walsh scored again a few minutes after
Owens goal, and then Bri Trudel capped off the
half with a successful penalty kick to push the
lead up to 5-0.
Manchester West would score a goal late in the
second half, but it wouldnt be near enough of an
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Abbey Bevens who scored the second goal of the

half. Granfield would finish things off with a goal
of her own to bring the lead to 3-0 to end the first.
Granfields stellar play up to this point would
have been enough to earn her keep, but the
competitive spirit never dies with her, and she
started off the second half with a goal as well.
Time ticked down and the Pelham defense locked
themselves into an impenetrable wall, knowing
that there was no way for Pembroke to get back
into the game if they couldnt score. Ultimately
their game plan was a success and Pembroke was
held scoreless. Morin took one final opportunity
to extend the lead in the waning seconds of the
game by taking a pass from Shannon Weisensee
and connecting with the net to boost the score to
5-0.
There are 20 teams in Pelhams division and
the Pythons currently stand in the third spot after
their dominant performance against Pembroke.
Only Gilford and Newfound boast better records
and Newfound is the only undefeated team left
in the league. They are incredibly challenging
opponents, as evidenced by the previous matchup
between Pelham and Gilford, but with Pelhams
defensive intensity at the level it is now, fans
should be looking forward to a rematch.
high, Pelham saw an opportunity to play many of

their talented young players, and freshmen Jillian
Cheung and Cailey Marchand saw the first varsity
action of their young careers.
Goalie Amira Eid unsurprisingly performed well
once again, tallying nine saves on the night. Her
efforts each week are a huge part of the teams
success, and her talent juxtaposed with the tight
defensive line that Pelham often boasts can play
true havoc on the opposing offensive line even if
they are playing well.
This win marks the sixth of the year for Pelham
elevating them to 6-3-1 on the year and only
three games behind first place. The Pythons will
have a two-game stretch against Sanborn, which
shouldnt pose too much of a struggle for Pelham,
but after that they play four of the best teams in
the division. The strong competition will be good
for the young women because there wont be
an opportunity to slow down the intensity as the
postseason gets closer and closer. Such a tough
schedule to end the season may tarnish the record
a bit as they will play all four games within seven
days of one another, but ultimately it will prepare
the athletes for whats to come when the season is
on the line.
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