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Pelham~Windham
News
Volume 13 Number 9 November 14, 2014 16 Pages

Courtesy photo

submitted by G. David Wilkerson

Something Elmer G. Raymond loved happened again last week.
Youth from across Pelham gathered their gear and went camping.
Maybe, if he could have been asked, he would guess they gathered
at the Scout lot on the old Webster farm. What he could never
have known is the lot is named for him.
Looking at a black-and-white photo of Elmer from the 1930s
shows a fair-haired boy on a bicycle, squinting into the sunlight. To
his left and right are his buddies, other Scouts of Troop 25. They are
all smiling; real smiles forged through the adventures and challenges
of scouting. These boys called him Sonny.
About that same time, the town needed money to pay its bills; tax
rates threatened to soar at least 10 percent. Work was hard to find
and pay was flat. The specter of a huge tax increase could mean
more families might lose their homes. Sacrifices would have to be
made. A decision was made and land boys like Sonny clambered
through would be sold by the town to pay the bills. Even so, a
portion of the land was set aside for the youth of Pelham and thus,

the Scout lot, as it was known then,

was created. These are things Sonny
would have known.
Later he would know the name
Adolf Hitler and like other former
Scouts of Troop 25 he would take an
oath to protect the Constitution of
the United States against all enemies
foreign and domestic. Like others
from Pelham, his love of country led
him to make sacrifices. He could not
know when or how great his would
be. Nor could he know that his
sacrifice would be remembered by
the Scouts in that picture with him.
It was March 30 and near the
end of a week that started, in many
ways, as a good one. Sonny was
stationed near Columbia, Alabama.
Flight training for the Douglas A-26
was underway. A Scout buddy from
Pelham, Don Burton, was stationed
nearby, and Don had gotten word that
Sonny would be joining him at his
base soon. Meanwhile, there were
a few more training missions. What
started as a good week did not end
that way.
Easter was two days away and his father, Mr. Raymond, was sitting
in the Congregational Church building practicing with others in
the choir. Maybe Mr. Raymond was thinking of the war. Perhaps
his mind was on General Pattons 3rd Army advancing in Germany
or of tough progress by American troops in the Philippines against
Japanese defenses. More likely, his mind was on his son in Alabama.
The plain black sedan that pulled up to the Raymond home

was directed to the church. Arriving there, two men entered the
sanctuary. Every parent present would know the meaning of a
uniformed pair of strangers. Some had already been visited by such.
Maybe, for a moment, Mr. Raymond didnt imagine they were there
for him.
An accident occurred while 2nd Lt. Elmer G. Raymond piloted his
aircraft. His life was lost in the crash. Thus the war claimed another
continued to page 13- Raymond Remembered

Pelham Fire Undergoes

Ebola Preparedness
Courtesy photo

WHS Shows Gratitude

to Veterans with Moving Assembly

by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern

On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Windham High School
Chapter of the National Honor Society presented
their second annual Tribute to Veterans assembly
to the student body in honor of Veterans Day.
A small committee of students working under
the supervision of NHS co-adviser Lisa Roeder
organized the event, inviting veterans from the
American Legion as well as the town Police and
Fire departments.
Before the assembly the honored guests were
invited into the Media Center for a breakfast with
doughnuts generously donated by Klemms Bakery.
The veterans spoke with NHS students about their
travels and adventures over coffee and doughnuts
as students thanked them for their service.
The ceremony itself took place during the
students advisory period. The assembly began
with an opening address, given by senior and
member of NHS, Siddhart Agarwal. Agarwal led
the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance as the
Salem High School Air Force Junior ROTC, under
the direction of Major James Blazak, presented the
colors. The WHS choir, directed by Shelia Cuneo,
sang the national anthem.

Staff photos by Jillian DiPersio

The WHS Choir and Junior Jags sing America the Beautiful.

Salem High School AF JROTC

present the colors to the veterans.

continued to page 11- WHS Honors Vets

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Robert Horne,
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Members of the
Pelham Fire Department
have recently been
training for Ebola
preparedness. PFD
has kept up to date on
all recommendations
from the Centers for
Disease Control, NH
Bureau of EMS, and
NH Department
of Health and
Human Services.
Chief Midgley and the EMS coordinator have taken part in all the
scheduled conference calls via the NHDHHS, conferred with the
Southeastern NH Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid District, the
Pelham Police Department, and all local receiving hospitals. PFD
is incorporating both classroom and hands-on learning in order to
properly prepare for the unlikely event of an outbreak.
Department members have learned to recognize the signs and
symptoms of Ebola, how to properly screen callers and patients,
how to properly handle a suspected patient, and how to handle
an incident of this magnitude. PFD has put in place an Ebola
Response Guide for use by members responding to a suspected
patient. Most importantly, firefighters have been trained how
to properly put on and remove CDC recommended Personal
Protective Equipment. It is believed that healthcare workers,
who have become infected with Ebola, have contracted it by
improperly removing their PPE or not wearing it correctly.
Over 10,000 people in West Africa have been infected and
around 50 percent of them have died during this outbreak, the
largest outbreak ever recorded since Ebola was first discovered
in 1976. Ebola is spread through direct contact with blood or
secretions of someone who is ill and exhibiting symptoms, or by
exposure to objects such as needles that have been infected
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No Renumbering for Harris Road

Im Going
to College Month
submitted by Sara-Jean Caira
The Pelham High School Guidance Department is getting ready to
launch Im going to College Month in November with many fun
activities planned for the student body. Guidance will be making
their presence known in the classrooms as they are planning to
formally introduce Naviance to the freshman class. Counselors will be
presenting college and career exploration projects to both sophomores
and juniors. The guidance department will continue to meet with
seniors individually to track their progress with college applications.
PHS alum, currently in college, will be meeting with juniors and
seniors to talk about their college experiences and offer advice on
how students can best prepare for the academic challenges they may
face. The faculty at PHS will also be promoting Im Going to College
Month by donning attire from their alma maters. The guidance
department is looking forward to helping students plan for the future.

Thank You Pelham

Jordan
Ulery
State Representative
House District 37
@RepUlery
Representative Jordan Ulery

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Scouting for Food Helps Fill the Shelves

at the Pelham Food Pantry
submitted by Lucy Wilkerson, Assistant Cubmaster,
Pelham Cub Scout Pack 610
The scouting community in Pelham would like to thank the
citizens of Pelham and Hannaford supermarket for supporting the
annual BSA nationwide service event Scouting for Food. On
Saturday, Nov. 8, Scouts from across the country joined together to
collect non-perishable food items from their communities.
The food was then sorted and donated to local food pantries and
food banks. All 697 individual items collected at Hannaford in
Pelham by the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, were combined with
the food vigil encampment amount collected by Pelhams Boy and
Girls Scout Troops at St. Patrick Church, for a grand total of 1,067
non-perishables individual food items. In addition to the generosity
of food donations, the Scouts collected over $1,100 in cash, checks
and gift cards; money that is badly needed to purchase milk,
cheese, butter, eggs and other items.
If you did not have an opportunity to donate, the Pelham Good
Neighbors Fund will be hosting its annual food drive to assist the
Pelham Food Pantry carry itself into the winter months. Look for
signs at Hannaford this December and help if you are able. The
food pantry serves 50 families and individuals in town.
Curious if scouting is right for your son? Fall sports done and
looking for something to help fill the gap? Concerned that your
son is turning into a video game zombie? Cub Scout Pack 610 will
be hosting a Get to Know Scouting event at the Pelham Public
Library on Saturday, Nov. 22. Come enjoy a light refreshment, learn
to tie a knot, and listen to Cubmaster David Wilkerson enthrall your
child with stories and a craft. Cub Scouting has no pre-requisites,
and boys grades one through five can join at any time.

Courtesy photo

Bethany D. Fennessey of Windham enrolled at Colby College

in Waterville, Maine, this fall. Before classes began Fennessey
took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colbys
rigorous academics, rich cultural life, and community involvement
opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion. A graduate of
Windham High School, Fennessey is the daughter of Richard and Polly
Fennessey.
Joshua Sparkman of Pelham successfully auditioned into the
Chorale, the premier concert and repertoire choir at Bob Jones
University. Sparkman is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science
degree in Music Education.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell last summer honored more than
80 students in the universitys Co-op Scholar Program for their work
with faculty mentors on academic research and service projects that
are helping to answer needs in the business world and community.
Working in teams or individually, the students gained real-world
experience while earning a paycheck in their chosen fields of study.
Student research projects ranged from how to use robots to help treat
autism to how to engage children in music education.
Local UMass-Lowell students who exhibited their projects results
during the annual Co-op Scholar Showcase event included Windham
residents Jonathan Hynes, majoring in chemical engineering, who
conducted research on nanoparticles and Shyam Sheth, majoring in
mechanical engineering, who conducted research on carbon dioxide.
Students and their family members, along with UMass Lowell
faculty and staff, were among those who attended the event. In all, the
students worked on 60 different projects.
Edward Terino of Windham received the 2014 Suffolk University
Alumni Service Award at the Universitys recent Homecoming
Weekend award reception. His financial contributions supported the
founding of the Center for Innovation and Change Leadership at the
Universitys Sawyer Business School where he serves on the centers
advisory board. He also endowed the Terino Family Fund in 2010.
Terino, who is president of Get Advisory Services LLC in Windham,
received his Master of Business Administration degree from Suffolk in
1984. His daughter, Kristine Terino, graduated from the University in
2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

Salem officials said they dont want to inconvenience their residents

by changing house numbers. There are 20 residences on Harris
Road within Windhams town limits and only four that are located
in Salem. Windham Selectmen had given Lewis their unanimous (5
to 0) approval to contact Salems town officials, regarding assigning
sequential numbers to all 24 residences.
Lewis said the out-of-sequence numbers have already caused
confusion with delivery services winding up at the right house
number, but in the wrong town. One Windham resident has
been getting deliveries intended for a Salem address, Lewis
explained. While this is inconvenient, it really is a safety issue,
he commented. According to Windham Town Administrator David
Sullivan, Salem town officials feel there is no safety concern on
that end.
The issue is going nowhere at this point, Sullivan said.

Cub Scouts collect nearly 700 donated food items

at the Hannaford supermarket.
Is your son a bit older and wants to discover the world of the
outdoors? David is also the scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 25 in
Pelham. Come by say hello. Well be available to answer all your
questions.

Ardens Birthday Benet Helps the Animals

submitted by Christa Cavallo

On Nov. 9, 115 residents of both Windham and Pelham
came together to celebrate Arden Cavallos 11th birthday,
a benefit for Animal Rescue. Arden, a fifth grader in
Windham Center School and a Junior Girl Scout, had
chosen for the second time, in lieu of birthday gifts, items
be donated to local animal shelters. This year she raised
$600 and a generous amount of animal supplies. Dog
donations will be brought to For the Love of Dogs in
Hillsboro to assist them with rebuilding after their Oct.
17 fire. Arden said, Girl Scouts taught me to recognize
a problem in the community and find a way to help.
This was a simple way to do my part. Everyone was so
supportive and giving. It was awesome.

Courtesy photos

Accolades

by Barbara OBrien
Salem Selectmen have denied a request from Windham Police
Chief Gerald Lewis to sequentially number the residences along
Harris Road, a street which crosses the town line. Currently, the
house numbers are not sequential and the situation has been
causing some confusion as to which address is indicated, the one in
Salem or the one in Windham.
During an emergency, such as a fire or medical situation, it is
paramount that firefighters and police are able to find the location
as quickly as possible. It can be a matter of life or death. Over the
years, local communities, working with 9-1-1, have addressed this
issue by changing street names and rearranging house numbers.
While this can be a great inconvenience for affected residents, it
can mean the difference between emergency responders getting
there expeditiously or winding up at the wrong location.
Chief Lewis wanted to remedy that problem on Harris Road, but

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WHS Medieval Celebration

Gets Students into the Sling of Things

Plan and Protect Family

by Using a Revocable Trust
By: Nadine M. Catalfimo, Esq.

WHS seniors
Siddhart Agarwal
and Jim Gustafson
dress as the Minions
from Despicable Me.

Latin students take off in their Roman chariots at the drop of the white flag
and the sound of a trumpet fanfare.

Staff photos by Jillian DiPersio

Juniors Justin
and Brittany
Missert and
Mariam
Siddiqi pose
with their
chariot,
Curre de Sol
or Chariot of
the Sun.

WHS juniors Conor Leland, Peter Caron, and Alex Jonson show off their
instruments and trebuchet; their group name was Kick Brass.
by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern
Windham High School students donned toga and lumberjack
attire to race Roman chariots and fling water balloons into a
cardboard castle using monstrous medieval devices. This annual
WHS Trebuchet Day 2014 took place on Friday, Oct. 31.
Trebuchet Day, a Windham tradition, allows engineering and
physics students the opportunity to explore the practical application
aspects of what they learn in the classroom.
The day began with about 180 students from the Introduction
to Engineering Design and Physics classes hauling enormous
contraptions onto the baseball field on flatbed trucks. A trebuchet
is a medieval engine of war with slings used to hurl missiles. The
students set their trebuchets up in a circle surrounding a cardboard
castle; this castle would later house teachers and administrators,
serving as human targets as the students sought to hit them with
water balloons. Most students were decked out in elaborate
garments, as they received extra credit on their projects if they
wore costumes. WHS saw students entering the building dressed as
everything from Greek gods to pirates to the minions from the movie
Despicable Me.
WHS physics teacher Pat Kaplo explained the science behind the
machine. Theres a lot going on, but its essentially mechanics
which is the study of modeling how things move and explaining
how they move, he said. The students learned that the machine
produces a trajectory that follows a very established mathematical
form, follows a quadratic, and students will take the distance and
time measurements and do some analysis on the actual trajectory.
Students earned their grades in two parts: the performance of
their machines and their understanding of how the machine worked.
The former piece was determined by how far their machine threw.
Throughout the day there were two official firing rounds with
colored lines set at various distances. Which line a teams water
balloon passed determined the grade. Getting it inside the castle is
an A+ Then they get bonus points for hitting one of the teachers
in the official shoots and then dressing up in costumes, said Kaplo.
Beyond the performance grade theres a 50-point independent
grade thats simply based on their calculations, their sketches, that
has nothing to do with their mastery of getting the machine to
work, Kaplo explained.
Most students reported taking entire weekends, if not more, to
build their trebuchets. Senior Julia Peet described that her team
discovered the key to an efficient trebuchet was the weight of the
water balloon in comparison to the weight of the counterweight.
So if you have a smaller water balloon you can use a smaller
counterweight, which puts less stress on the rest of your machine.
Students seemed to fully immerse themselves in their projects,
and most reported that the most satisfying part of the experience
was the very first shot. Peet said, The first time that we fired it we
had no idea what it was going to do and it was just a perfect arc,
it was awesome. Seniors Joseph Brumaghim, Joseph Charland,
and sophomore Haley Crean likewise explained that the best part
of building the trebuchet was finally firing forwards. According
to Charland for a time their machine only fired backwards, but
evidently could go quite a distance in the wrong direction.
The takeaway from the project is that all-important practical
application piece. Chemistry teacher Michael Demers explained,
Students need to see how what theyre studying applies to life and
theyll be more interested in it. The project, though, goes further
than science. Kaplo said students grow in a way that they didnt
expect to so, yeah, theyre learning about physics but theyre also

learning about working on a team, theyre learning about how to

actually work these power tools, theyre also learning about the
immeasurable difference between talking about getting something to
work and actually getting it to work.
Beyond the physics, though, Trebuchet Day is a celebration. I
think its just (a) wonderful festival for the school; its almost like a
Windham High School holiday, said English teacher Ken Naroian.
It brings people together; theyre all smiling, having fun, doing
different things. You get to see people in different ways than you
do around the building, which is interesting to say the least, and
sometimes its a little scary. But its all in good fun.
Physics and engineering students were not the only ones getting
in on the fun. Between the two official firing rounds, Lisa Roeders
Latin students conducted Roman chariot races with vehicles they
had built themselves, earning some extra credit in the process.
When asked why Roman chariots? Roeder responded, Theres
no definitive answer for that, except were Latin students and we
wanted to celebrate the great heritage of the Romans, (and chariot
racing) is one of their pastimes, Roeder said. She explained the
chariots build enthusiasm for the program, students have fun with
it, and Kaplos day is so phenomenal (that) we just wanted to find a
way to participate.
Kay Shoubashs culinary classes also took part, cooking some
medieval food over a fire for the participants and spectators. The
third graders who now call WHS home, the Junior Jags, came out
for the festivities as well, cheering the students on and shouting, get
em! during the official firing rounds.
Once again Trebuchet Day was a spectacular success for
Windham High. Superintendant of the Windham School District,
Winifred Feneberg, was in attendance and said Trebuchet Day is
actually one of the highlights of my year to see a classroom
come alive out here is just exciting.

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If your surviving spouse is not the parent of your children, you
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Political Bias on Electronic Sign

As a citizen and a voter I applaud commercial
enterprises which encourage voting. However the
grandfathered electronic sign at the Towne Shoppes Plaza
was used on Election Day not just to promote voting, but
for partisan campaigning. Was this prominent sign in the
middle of town approved so it could serve as a political
billboard for one party? While I fully support the plazas
owners right to display any political message they desire
on their property (say, with roadside banners), doing so
on a singular, commanding, town-approved commercial
electronic sign may violate the spirit, if not the letter, of
the terms of that approval.

joining the VFW. Go to your nearest post of your choice,

talk to a post officer and join us.
Check the VFW website at www.vfw.org and see the
programs the VFW has and supports. The VFW also
gives you a place to go to talk with other veterans who
understand what you are going through. We all have been
there and know the problems you have when you come
home from combat. We can help you. The Department
of New Hampshire has an outstanding Service Officer
that can help you file a VA claim or try to increase your
percentage. There is a whole world or support and help
just waiting for you. Come give us a try. We are here to
support you. Join the team and help support all veterans
and your community.

Charles Basner, Windham

Lewis A. Chipola, LTC. RET. USA,

Sr. Vice Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Department of New Hampshire

Proud to be State Senator

from District 19
I want to thank the voters of Derry, Hampstead, and
Windham for your incredible support for my campaign
for State Senate. I want to also thank all my volunteers
who worked tirelessly to get me through this election. It
is because of all the hard work and your votes, that I am
proud to be the next State Senator from District 19.
I will remember the commitments I have made to you,
the citizens of the district 19, they will not be forgotten.
I will continue to attend town events and governmental
meetings on a regular basis to make sure I understand
the concerns of your town. I will also continue my
fight for fiscal responsibility and creating a favorable job
environment so workers and small-business owners can
thrive together.
As a new senator, I want to hear from you. Please feel
free to e-mail me at rbirdsell1015@gmail.com or call me at
(603) 548-7118 with any questions or concerns.
Regina Birdsell, Hampstead

A Big Harvest Fest Thanks to All

The Womans Service Club of Windham wants to thank
everyone who stopped by our table at the Harvest Festival,
October 18. Thank you to Cheryl Haas, recreation
coordinator, for having us participate. Thank you to
members of our club for volunteering to help at the table
and bake all the homemade baked goodies. Special thank
you to Howie Glynn for donation of coffee, anonymous
donor of candy/caramel apples, and Capri Pizza.
Thank you to co-chairman Ruth Bellizzi and Barbara
Kelley for their time organizing this event.
Thank you to the community for your caring support of
our organization! Proceeds to benefit our many civic and
community projects: Scholarship fund, annual donation
to four Windham Schools, awards to Middle School
graduates, Candidates Night sponsored yearly, baskets
and adopt families for Christmas gifts, donations made to
Shepherds Pantry several times a year and many more.
Ruth Coole, Windham

Here to Support Fellow Veterans

The New Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars is
looking for veterans who have served in an overseas
combat area or Korea up and including today. Help us
to continue to help you and all other veterans. The VFW
is the lead organization that lobbies Congress for veteran
benefits. With these days of budget cuts no benefit is safe.
If not for the VFW and other veteran organization some
of these benefits may disappear. In order for the VFW
to main its influence on veteran benefit issues it needs
to maintain its membership. With the dwindling of the
number of veterans it is of the utmost importance for us to
recruit as many of the current group of veterans and those
of prior wars that have not joined the VFW.
If you want to help maintain the benefits you deserve
and improve upon them in the future you should join
our ranks. The more members we show the stronger
our efforts can be to maintain and improve veteran
benefits. Not only do we fight for benefits we also help
our communities. We reach out to our schools with the
Veteran In The Classroom program, work with youth
groups, hold events at our posts that are open to the public
and many other community projects. Do you want to be
part of this? We need your help and support. Consider

Election Day Appreciation

The Womans Service Club of Windham wants to
thank everyone who stopped by our table on Election
Day, November 4. Thank you to the members of our
club for volunteering their time to help at the table and
the many homemade baked goodies. Special thank you
to two Windham locations: Apple Acres for donations of
two large apple pies and Al Letizio, Letizio AJ Foods, for
opening his kitchen and providing the ingredients and his
assistance in preparing ten dozen cookies.
Raffle winner of lovely wine basket donated by Rebecca
Howard - Michael Bellizzi!
Thank you to co-chairmen, Polly Chervincky, Valerie
Bronstein, and Betty Csenger. Thank you to the
community for your caring support of our organization.
Proceeds to benefit our many civic and community
projects: Candidates Night sponsored yearly, awards
to Middle School graduates, Scholarship fund, annual
donation to four Windham Schools, baskets and adopt
families for Christmas gifts, donations made to Shepherds
Pantry several times a year and many more.
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made the Third Annual Food Drive
for Homeless Military Veterans a
successful event for the Nam Knights

of America M/C. As a local member of the John H.

Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722 VFW and the President
of the Granite State Chapter of Nam Knights of America, I
would like to take the time to tell you that your donations
from the Pelham Hannaford Store result in two pick-up
trucks of non-perishables and $879 in cash that was later
turned into Helping Hands Boxes, Coffee, Bathroom
tissue and paper towels that made the third truck load
from Pelham.
On the same dates the Nam Knights worked another
store in Nashua that made it possible to provide to another
truck load for Liberty House Homeless Shelter. In total
the Liberty House was given four truckloads of food and
$2,500 in gift cards to buy meat and other perishables.
Harbor Homes Vets received food and gift cards as well,
Wounded Worrier @45 north and Veterans Homestead
Inc. received gift cards totaling to the sum of $3,355 that
was passed out.
Thank You again for your generosity because no person
that gave up their comfort of family, home, family and
friends, their innocence of youth to join strangers and
become brothers in giving you and to risk injury and their
life for you and your day-to-day freedom should never go
hungry.
In memory of Walter J Lemieux and Joseph L. Vallee
and all that gave all for us.
Jim Ehlinger, Commander, John H. Hargreaves
Memorial VFW Post 10722 on behalf of Granite State
Chapter Nam Knights of America

Rep Bob Haefner

Takes his Job Seriously
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the voters
of Hudson and Pelham for their confidence in me as one
of your State Reps. I have always taken my job as one
of your Reps seriously. I represent all of our residents in
both Pelham and Hudson, whether or not you voted for
me. Once elected we are not Republicans or Democrats
but your Representatives. Should you want to make a
request, or talk about legislation, call any of us. My e-mail
is bob.haefner@leg.state.nh.us and my phone is 889-1553.
Thanks again for the vote.
Bob Haefner, Hudson

Superintendent Feels Blessed

As many of you are aware, Pelham High School is in the
midst of a major addition/renovation project. Like any
construction project, it has caused a few disruptions. One
disruption many may not be aware of is the effect it had
on our Middle School and High School sporting programs
this fall. Because of the installation of the new septic tank
in the rear of the High School and the construction of the
new parking lot on the south side, our fall teams lost the
field space needed for practice and games. Even though
this was a known issue when the project was proposed,
living the reality is sometimes different than perceived.
This letter is to say thank you to the Pelham Parks and
Recreation Department and the various town programs
(Razorbacks and Pelham Soccer) that made adjustments
and concessions to their normal patterns and schedules in
order to provide practice and game space for our soccer
teams. Each afternoon we bused our soccer players over
to Muldoon Park for practice. Because of the Towns
cooperation, we were also able to host our home games
at Raymond Park. We appreciate the fact that we were
able to play on such well-kept, beautiful fields thanks to
the hard work of the many volunteers and the Town who
maintain them. While relocating our soccer program
caused a disruption, it was mitigated and had minimal
impact because of this community working collaboratively
with us to ensure our High School athletes continue to

have a quality athletic experience.

On behalf of the Pelham School District, I say, thank
you Pelham and also want you to know how blessed I feel
to be the Superintendent in such a supportive community.
Amanda Lecaroz, Superintendent of the
Pelham School District

Windham School Board:

Consider Soccer Lessons
After defeating Sanborn in the first round of playoffs,
the WHS girls soccer team season ended with a tough loss
at Coe-Brown. Played in very windy, frigid weather, the
game started great: Hannah Pescis brilliant move outside
the box got her just enough room to shoot and score in the
far corner of the net, then Haley Psareas got a loose ball
off a great goalie save and calmly put it in the net for a 2-0
lead. Despite working hard for every ball, Windham could
not make, buy or luck into another goal while Coe-Brown
showed their talent and toughness by fighting back to a
2-2 tie in regulation. A Windham shot hit the crossbar
with minutes left ... a ball rolled by the far corner of the
Coe Brown goal in overtime... but Sunday was simply not
our day.
I watched many JV and varsity girls soccer games this
year, and I am proud of their hard work during both
practice and games. Last Sunday, every player gave it
their all and if not for word count limits, I would tell
you how well each and every one of them did. There is
no shame in playing your best and coming up just short
against a tough opponent - this was a great effort from
our girls, and they have every reason to hold their head
high. Congratulations to the players and their coaches for
another strong season.
What can the school board and administration could
learn from our girls?
An athlete plays hard every moment they are on the
field - does the administration work that hard on every
contract to ensure they spend our money wisely? They do
not, and they should.
An athlete knows that you cannot control the final
result, but you can control the way you practice and play
- when making policy, the board cannot guarantee perfect
results, but needs to ensure that the policy is in the best
interest of our children and our town instead of asking the
administration to write the policies for the board to rubber
stamp. Will they? Dont bet on it.
An athlete knows that nobody can do it alone and you
must work with your teammates - the school board should
recognize that every member of the board has a valuable
opinion and unique professional expertise and start truly
listening to each other instead of spending time and effort
trying to silence voices they do not agree with.
An athlete knows that during practice or games you
stay positive - you encourage your teammates and help
them improve instead of belittling them when they do
something wrong. Does the school board work that way?
They should.
An athlete knows that you lead by example and practice
what you preach - the administration needs to be effective
rather than just talk about how effective they are or how
much more effective they will be next time.
An athlete knows their coaches have many years of
experience and takes their advice - the school board
listened to every resident with a finance background
express disapproval and concern over the proposed
purchasing policies, then simply ignored them. The long
term consequences of these ill-conceived policies could be
dire for Windham children, parents and taxpayers.
This soccer season is now over, but if we learn the right
lessons from our children, we can still get back on the right
track. Let us hope for the best and be ready for everything.
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Friday, November 14
Teen Lock-In at the Nesmith Library.
High school students are invited to a lockin at the library. Check-in will begin at 5
p.m. and the doors will be locked by 5:30.
Pick up will be at 11 p.m. sharp. Enjoy movies,
Wii, the QR scavenger hunt, zombie tag, make
LED darts, prizes and more. Dinner will be served.
Registration is required and will open on Friday
October 31. Space is limited so dont wait. For
more information or to register call the library at
432-7154 or e-mail sbrikiatis@nesmithlibrary.org.

meet this month to make decorated plates and

mugs from oil-based Sharpies. Participants may
come with a design in mind, or choose from many
pre-selected patterns. Examples will be available.
All supplies will be provided. The club is free to
join, though space will be limited. The Craft Club
meets monthly to try new and easy DIY projects.
We welcome new ideas and new attendees. All
are welcome. Children under 18 may attend with
a parent or guardian. Registration is required. Call
432-7154 or e-mail swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org
with any questions or to reserve your spot.

Saturday, November 15
Genealogy Workshop, Nesmith Library
at 9:30 a.m. Marcel Jussaume presents:
Join us to learn tips, tricks and pointers
for getting more out of your genealogy
research on Ancestry.com and Family Tree
Maker , along with other tools and web based
data sources. Learn how to get more out of Family
Tree maker reports, searches, synchronizing your
tree(s) to Ancestry.com. Learn how to get better
search results from Ancestry.com. Do you get
overwhelmed with the number of search results
and hints you get? Learn how to conduct better
searches and narrow the focus of your research. If
you have your own laptop with Family Tree Maker
bring it along and follow along as Marcel guides
us through the steps. Bring your questions! A light
brunch will be served. Registration is required.
Call 432-7154 or e-mail swilliams@nesmithlibrary.
org with any questions or to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, November 19
Cant wait to have an adventure? Make
new friends? Be a Girl Scout? Any girl
(grades K-12) can be a Girl Scout! Come
to an Information Night from 6:3 to 7:30
p.m. at the Nesmith Library to find out about all the
fun Girl Scouts have. Adult volunteer opportunities
exist as well! For more information e-mail: info@
windhamgs.org.

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Sunday, November 16
Pelham ACES, a non-profit group that
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supports the Pelham Community and
Schools, is hosting a Community Craft
Fair on from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pelham
Memorial School, 59 Marsh Rd. PES PTA
Classroom Raffles and Cakewalk, PHS Booster Club
Concessions, 40-plus crafters and craft raffles, and
more. Bring a food pantry donation and receive
a free craft raffle ticket. For information e-mail
PelhamACES@gmail.com or 635-3196.

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17th

Monday, November 17
Craft Club Sharpie Mugs and Plates,
Nesmith Library, 6 p.m. Craft Club will

19th

Wednesdays, November 19 thru February 4

Join the Advanced Theater for the production of
Christabel and the Amazing Power Challenge!
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sherburne Hall. This
theatre group is not for beginners, for experienced
players only, ages 10 and up (cast of 9). Players
approved by director. Size of group is limited;
first come, first serve. Registration form at 6
Village Green or online at www.pelhamweb.com/
recreation. Program fee. Call 635-2721 with any
questions or e-mail Recreation@pelhamweb.com.
Friday, November 21 thru Sunday,
November 23
st
Windham Actors Guild Presents
Finns The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee at Windham Center
School, 9 Haverhill Rd., on Friday and
Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. General
seating. Box office 247-8634, Tickets $12-15,
windhamactorsguild.com.

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Saturday, November 22
The Fighting Moves of the Vikings: A
Presentation by the Hurstwic Group,
Nesmith Library at 11 a.m. What made

2014

November

Vikings the most feared warriors of the

Middle Ages? Find out for yourself at this
introduction to the people of the Viking
age: their history, culture, and society. The
presentation will be done by Dr. William R.
Short, Matthew Marino, and other members
of Hurstwic, an organization that researches,
practices, and teaches the fighting moves of
the Vikings. They will introduce you to the
weapons of the Viking age and demonstrate
how Viking-age warriors fought and used
their weapons. This is an all ages event, light
refreshments will be served, and there will be
time for Q&A. Registration is required. Call
432-7154 or e-mail swilliams@nesmithlibrary.
org with any questions or to reserve your spot.

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Friday, November 28 thru Saturday,

th December 6
Southern New Hampshire Festival
of Trees in Pelham at 6 Village Green.
Weeknights 5-9 p.m., Saturdays 10a.m.9 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Tree, Wreath
and Gingerbread raffles. Visits from Santa,
Entertainment nightly, Scavenger Hunt and
prizes for the kids. Bake sales benefit local nonprofit groups. For more information visit www.
PelhamCommunitySpirit,org and click on Festival
of Trees.

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Saturday, November 29
With fall just beginning and winter just
around the corner, thoughts tend to turn
to getting ready for the holidays. This year,
why not do something different shop
small and local. Small Business Saturday, started
in 2010, has become a national movement for
consumers to build-up their own communities
by supporting local businesses. Take time now
to learn what businesses are located in Windham
by visiting the interactive business listing at www.
windham-nh.com/business-directory so that you
can shop at these stores for your upcoming holiday
needs.

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Saturday, November 29 & Sunday, November 30

Audiences of all ages will be enchanted by
New England Dance Ensembles annual The
Nutcracker at Windham High School Theater. This

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full-scale professional holiday production involves

a cast of 120, including professionals from NYCs
American Ballet Theater. Featured are national
celebrities Misty Copeland and Sterling Bacca
as Sugarplum Fairy and Cavalier. Join Clara,
her Nutcracker Prince, and an array of colorful,
captivating characters for a dream-like journey
from Holiday party, through sparkling snow, to the
exotic Land of Sweets. Mischievous dueling mice,
toy soldiers, Chinese and Arabian dancers, and
a giant holiday tree make for a magical holiday
confection. Information and tickets from $25 at
www.nede.org or by calling 1-800-595-4TIX.
Saturday, December 6
Parents Night Out. Need to shop without
kids? Need a night to rest? Bring kids age
4 -12 to Dance Connection from 6 to 9:30
p.m. for a fun night of movies, crafts, games
and karaoke. Wear your PJs. Bring a snack and
drink. $15 for first child. $10 each additional
child. $30 family cap. To reserve a spot, e-mail
Heather at dancetripfund@gmail.com or visit the
front desk at Dance Connection to register! All
proceeds go the Dance Connection Fundraising
Committee to benefit Company students www.
danceconnectionnh.com. Space is limited you
must register. Dance Connection, 8 Rockingham
Road, Windham (next to Park Place Lanes).

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Heroin not Just a Big City Epidemic

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Heroin is a worldwide epidemic. Its a growing problem across
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Windham Fire Department Lieutenant Jay Moultenbrey spoke of the
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The United States has an insatiable appetite, Sweet commented.
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Narcan was used five times in Windham. So far this year, the antidote
population, Americans consume about 80 percent of opiates.
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Heather Newell, prosecutor for the Windham Police Department,
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overdoses nearly doubled from 37 in 2012 to 70 in 2013. As of the
since 2007, urged people to seek out their legislative representatives
end of October, there had already been 65 heroin-related deaths in
and insist on policy changes at the government level. Talk to the
New Hampshire. In addition, another 70 deaths are suspected of being
people you voted for, Lucas said. Its your voice that matters.
related to the use of heroin.
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level in New Hampshire, Sweet noted. In the past couple of years,
difficult, Lucas explained. Lucas spoke about the New Hampshire
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poverty level, an annual income of $11,670 for one person. Lucas
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Fine Arts and Guidance Directors Pleased with Progress

by Barbara OBrien
Beginning this past July 1, the Windham School District began
transitioning from the designated dean positions at Windham
High School to what are now termed directors. The dean labels
had been in place since the high school opened in September of
2009. Following several changes in administration, including three
superintendents and three high school principals, it was ultimately
determined that the dean designation would be replaced by
directors over a two-year period, beginning with the 2014-2015
school year. In addition to their mentoring and supervisory duties,
each of the directors also teaches certain classes.
Last month, with a few months of experience behind them, two
of the new directors met with school board members to provide
an update on how the transition is going thus far. Neither of these
directors, however, is new to the Windham School District. Julie
Lichtmann, the new director of Guidance for kindergarten through
12th grade, has been employed in Windham for the past 14 years.
Jared Cassedy, now the director of Fine Arts for kindergarten through
12th grade, has worked for the Windham School District for the past
decade.
Lichtmann, who oversees district guidance for all four Windham
public schools said, We want the teachers to be happy. We want
the students to be happy. Lichtmann said she strives for staff and
students at each of the schools to have a common experience
and to encourage a school climate that is beneficial to staff and
students, alike.
Lichtmann said she feels that she and those whom she oversees
have a very amicable working relationship and feels everyone is
comfortable and able to openly communicate their concerns. The
new evaluation program being employed really speaks to what we
do, Lichtmann said. Our heart and soul belongs to Windham,
she added. Lichtmann also told school board members that the
new directorship program is not perfect, yet, but is already working
well. Staff members are open and receptive to the process, she
said. We are streamlining the process and unifying the forms,
Lichtmann said. We want to provide a common experience for
everyone. Lichtmann also said that staff members are feeling

heard and feeling supported by administrators.

The implementation of the K-12 Fine Arts director has been
pretty positive, so far, Cassedy said. Collaborations with staff
have been very good. In addition to serving as the director of Fine
Arts, Cassedy also teaches band at Windham High School. He is
also currently one of 25 finalists for this years Grammy Award for
Musical Educator of the Year. The final choice will be announced
prior to the end of December. At the beginning of the nomination
process, approximately 7,000 candidates were being considered for
the award.
Cassedy believes the directorship program is an excellent outlet
for professional discussions and observations. The teachers
love having a voice, he said. The rapport and trust among my
colleagues is excellent, he said. We challenge one another. The
interactions are very beneficial to everyone. Communication has
been very positive at all four schools, he said, adding how much
he values student feedback. We all have a common vision and
philosophy.
When asked how teachers who have been employed by the
Windham School District for a long time are adjusting to the new
process, Cassedy responded, Many veteran teachers are happy to
collaborate and to hear new perspectives. Peer observation is
invaluable, he said, adding that one of his goals is to support the
entire staff. Its all for the students; its all for the community, he
stated.
Cassedy is in the process of implementing the vertical alignment
of the Music curriculum, from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
This curriculum was completed over the summer, and is scheduled
to be brought forward for school board review and approval within
the next few weeks. The Visual Arts curriculum is also in the process
of being prepared for school board approval.
This is incredibly important to us as a town, school board
Chairman Jerome Rekart said, noting that, unfortunately, many
school districts nationwide are cutting their fine arts programs. The
arts are often the first to go, when budget cutting occurs, he stated.
Referring to Lichtmann and Cassedy and the progress they have
already made in implementing the directorship program and

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Windham Girl Lands Role of a Lifetime

Alongside Celebrity Idol

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As the lights dim in the Windham High School Theatre, and
Tchaikovskys magnificent score fills the air, Victoria Indelicato
will dance in the role of a lifetime. The Windham native has been
selected from over 100 hopefuls to dance the leading role of Clara
in New England Dance Ensembles The Nutcracker.
Eight years of dedicated dance training resulted in huge payoffs,
and her chance to shine has arrived. When asked how she felt about
landing the iconic lead, the 12-year-old rising star noted, I was
speechless, and I almost asked someone to pinch me since it was
such a dream come true! I knew that this opportunity could change
my future, and I felt so grateful.
A student of many genres, seventh grader Victoria juggles a busy
schedule with select chorus practices, band rehearsals, and a sixday-a-week dance schedule, including classes at Londonderry
Dance Academy and rehearsals with New England Dance Ensemble.
All while maintaining high honors at Windham Middle School.
Victoria is recognized for her ballet technique exemplified by her
highest marks of distinctions on international Royal Academy of
Dance vocational exams, and gold with distinction in the classical
ballet performance awards.
Victoria is no stranger to the stage. She has been featured in the
title role of the Lorax in Story Dance Touring Companies production
of The Lorax and has performed in NEDEs award-winning drama

enhancing curriculums, Superintendent Winfried Feneberg said:

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ballet A Childs View of the Holocaust. This past summer Victoria

wowed audiences in Triple Threat Theater Camps Broadway Bound
production as Nala in the Lion King. Victoria has also performed
in several productions with the Windham Actors Guild including
The Music Man.
For the past three years Victoria has participated in the Avon
Walk for Breast Cancer Youth Crew, managing successful annual
fundraising projects and community service. In her spare time,
Victoria is a budding artist who loves fashion design and art.
Sharing the spotlight this coming Thanksgiving weekend in
Windham will be none other than Misty Copeland. Viewers will
recognize Copeland from her recent Under Armour Campaign, I
Will What I Want which almost immediately went viral. Copeland
was a guest judge for the 11th season of So You Think You Can
Dance, airing on the FOX network, has been featured on Super Soul
Sunday on the OWN Network as well as on ABCs Good Morning
America. Copelands autobiography Life in Motion: An Unlikely
Ballerina was an instant NY Times bestseller and has been optioned
by New Line Cinema for screen adaptation.
When Victoria learned the news she would be dancing alongside
her idol she reacted like any 12
year old would, by jumping on
the bed and screaming. I feel
so honored to be dancing in
the presence of such beautiful
dancers and people. Dancing
alongside Misty Copeland
is something I once thought
unfathomable. She is so athletic,
poised and technically flawless!
It is such a huge honor, and I
cannot express my gratitude
towards her enough for making
my dream come true and more!
Just like her own role model,
Victoria hopes to spread joy
through dance and be a role
model for young artists, inspiring
them to keep following their
dreams. There is no doubt that
Victorias star is bright and her
passion, talent and drive will
take her far.
Under the direction of Barbara
Mullen, Victoria will perform her
leading role in The Nutcracker
on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m.
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scheduled for Saturday, Nov.
29 at 2 and 7 p.m. at Windham
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WHS Views Accreditation Process as a Chance to Reflect, Improve

by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern
From Sunday, Nov. 2 to Wednesday, Nov. 5, the New England
Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges came to visit
Windham High School. NEASC is an accrediting body that sets
standards for high schools and colleges. After institutions have gone
through the process of review, they may be accredited. Having only
been in existence for five years, this was WHSs first opportunity to
go through the accreditation process.
The NEASC evaluates schools on different criteria, broken
into seven strands. Julie Lichtmann, director of Guidance,
and Mary Anderson, math teacher, are co-chairs of the NEASC
Steering Committee. Were the team leaders, driving continuous
improvement through the NEASC accreditation process, explained
Anderson. The seven strands the NEASC committee evaluates are
core values, assessment, instruction, curriculum, school resources
for learning, community resources for learning, and facilities.
Lichtmann explained that some of the criteria in the NEASC
rubrics ask the faculty to answer questions such as, are you able to
reach all parents with news, information and things like that, even if
theyre hard to reach? So we have to provide evidence of how we
reach them. The answers to these questions and many more are
included in the self-study.
Principal Kaplan said that the teachers have worked very hard
over the past year and a half, drafting and creating this 120page document, which is really a thoughtful, thorough, detailed
assessment of where we are as a school.
In order to collect some of the information included in the selfstudy, Windham High School sent out an Endicott Survey to parents,
teachers, and students in April 2013. It asks soup to nuts questions
about the fields, about instruction, assessment, everything that we
have to offer, even extracurricular and how involved kids are and
things like that, said Lichtmann. However, the school has evolved
so much since then.

Throughout the three days the 14-member visiting committee

came to Windham High they were clued into absolutely everything
the school does. Prior to the visit Kaplan explained Theyll be
meeting with students, theyll be getting tours not only what
you see but tours of the facility of the school and the boiler room.
He continued, they will take WHS, flip it over, examine all of the
insides and then put it back together and give us a report on what
weve done well, and what could be done better.
WHS students gave tours to members of the visiting committee,
were put together in interview groups, and were also shadowed
during the school day. Assistant Principal Bob Dawson has been on
a NEASC visiting committee in the past and explained, They will go
out of their way to go find students. You dont just want to provide
them with the crme of the crop, Im highly motivated, I get straight
As, kids you want to find students of all abilities and find out
their opinions on the school. He said they do this in order to make
sure all students feel like they are being benefited in their education
experience.
While an accredited school is typically looked at in a more
favorable light by colleges selecting students for admission from
that school, the accreditation process is an opportunity for schools
themselves to reflect and improve. Anderson commented that
the process is a systematic way to self-reflect and then drive
improvement it forces you to reflect on what you do well and
what you dont do well and then from there we put together a
two and five year action plan from our needs that we collectively
decided as a school should be worked on.
Lichtmann, Anderson, Kaplan, and Dawson all agree that many of
Windham High Schools strengths lie in the people not only at the
school, but in the community. Dawson said, I dont think anybody
would ever question that this community values the education of
their youth the idea that they want excellence out of their schools
is unquestioned, and I think that permeates through everything we

do and leads us to push hard to meet that expectation.

Lichtmann commented, First and foremost were here for the kids
and I think thats what Im most proud of. The amount of teachers
that are involved with the kids as far as being coaches and advisers,
theyre available before school, after school, when they have studies,
theyre always easily accessible to the kids.
Anderson added, The kids here take ownership of their
education. They advocate for themselves and pursue excellence.
Windham High School, being a fairly new institution, does
have its weaknesses. One of my unspoken goals this year (is)
stability, Kaplan explained. Weve had so much transition
in the district, transition on the school board (including) three
superintendents and three principals. Beyond that Kaplan
explained that rising class sizes pose a substantial problem for WHS,
creating a need for additional support around the school.
From a broader standpoint, Dawson commented, If you ever feel
like you cant improve something then youve lost we need to
do the absolute best job we possibly can for every single student to
provide them the chance to reach the highest level of, not only their
academic achievement, but life achievement. Until weve doing that
for all 800 -plus students that we have, then we can do better.
The WHS staff and faculty received some feedback from the
NEASC committee on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 5, but
the full report will not be released for a couple of months. Kaplan
reported, Before leaving on Wednesday afternoon, the chair of the
visiting committee highlighted many of the great accomplishments
that WHS has achieved over the past five years. He echoed how
ROAR (Responsibility, Opportunity, Achievement, and Respect) is
seamlessly woven through our school. We look forward to hearing
the recommendation of the committee when they are finalized
within a couple of months.

Selectmen Approve 100 Percent Green Electricity Contract

by Barbara OBrien
It took a couple of months for Windham
Selectmen to reach a decision on the best deal
for supplying electricity to town-owned facilities,
but thanks to the members of the Local Energy
Committee, the five-member board of selectmen
has signed a contract for the next year.
Earlier this year, members of the Local Energy
Committee brought forth a proposal that would
involve going through a brokerage firm to acquire
an electricity supplier. Feeling that they did not
fully understand the brokering process, however,
selectmen decided to take some time to gain
further information.
As a result, members of the LEC directly
contacted nine electricity suppliers, four of which
responded to the request for information. No

broker was used during these communications.

Quotes were sought regarding the use of 50
percent green energy, as well as 100 percent
green energy. Green energy is generated by
harnessing the power of the wind, sun and sea
or by burning replaceable sources, such as waste
products and crops (known as bio-fuels). Green
energy is produced in such a way as to minimize
its negative impact on the environment. The
contract that Windham has been operating under
provided 50 percent green energy. That contract
expired on Oct. 1 of this year. Using 100 percent
green energy is only about 1 percent more costly
than 50 percent green energy.
During the Nov. 3 selectmens meeting,
Mark Kovacs, chairman of the LEC, presented
the information obtained during recent

communications with the four electricity suppliers

that responded to the LECs requests. Based on
this information, LEC members recommended
that the town go with Consolidated Energy
Solutions for 100 percent green energy at a cost of
approximately $63,700 for an eight-month period,
beginning in March of 2015. Kovacs said going
with Consolidated Energy Solutions will cost
about $300 more than the lowest quote (Glacial
Energy), but that investigation showed that fewer
complaints were lodged against Consolidated
Energy Solutions last year.
In the meantime, the Town of Windham will
procure its electricity supply from Public Service
of New Hampshire for the next four months.
Traditionally, PSNH has lower rates during the
winter months. PSNH only provides about 16

percent green energy, however.

Selectmen approved the eight-month 100
percent green energy contract with Consolidated
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0. Voting in favor were Chairman Ross McLeod,
Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr., and Selectmen Bruce
Breton, Joel Desilets and Roger Hohenberger.
Desilets said he believes that Windham is the first
community in New Hampshire to sign a contract
for 100 percent green energy for its electricity
supply.
In other business, selectmen unanimously
approved buying sand to treat slippery roads this
coming winter from Plourde Industries of Bow at a
cost of $10.93 per ton. This price is $1.07 less per
ton than Windham paid last winter.

School Facilities Planning Committee Makes a Recommendation

by Barbara OBrien
After six months of defining options and debating how to best
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school board members who were in attendance that committee
members had voted unanimously (5 to 0) decided to go with
Option 6. The other five options, which had been bandied about
for weeks, were ruled out by committee members. One of those
options had included tearing down Golden Brook School, including
the new kindergarten wind that was constructed just a couple of
years before.
According to School Board Chairman Jerome Rekart, Option 6
includes three major projects: renovating, plus building an addition
to Golden Brook School; renovating and building an addition to
Windham Center School; and renovating Windham Middle School.
If Option 6 moves forward to the ballot next March and voters
ultimately approve the proposal, Golden Brook would be designed
to accommodate the pre-school program through third grade;
Center School would house students in grades four through six; and

Windham Middle School would be home to students in seventh and

eighth grades.
Horrigan said that School Facility Planning Committee members
are now in the process of obtaining design built plans, with a
maximum price guarantee. Horrigan said three quotes are being
pursued.
There was little discussion of Horrigans announcement during the
ensuing school board meeting. It is unknown if the proposal would
include working on all three school buildings during the same time
period or not. It seems more likely, however, that the renovations
and additions would be taken on over a few years. The issue is
expected to be discussed more fully when the school board meets
again on Tuesday, November 18. This meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
and will be held in the Community Development Building, next to
Town Hall. The meeting will be open to the public and a period of
comment will be allowed.

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Laptop Program Part of Lifeblood

of School Community
by Barbara OBrien
When Windham High School opened just over five years ago, it was the
very first in New Hampshire to provide its students with the one-to-one
laptop initiative. According to Principal Ryan Kaplan, its still the only one to
do so.
Even before the high school opened its doors to students in September
2009, school administrators were working behind the scenes to bring the
Apple one-to-one laptop initiative to Windham. At the time, only freshmen
and sophomores attended the new high school, while juniors and seniors
continued their education at Salem High School, through a tuition agreement.
Gradually, however, the student enrollment expanded and now includes all
four grade levels, from freshmen to seniors.
Through the Apple program, a student is provided with a laptop computer
as an incoming freshman and retains custody of it until graduation. The
laptops are then refurbished and transferred to students at Windham Middle
School.
How successful is it? Kaplan asked. Its part of the lifeblood of the
school community, he said. Classroom integration of the laptops extends
throughout the curriculum, whether its journalism, physics, English, reading
or language, Kaplan explained. In addition to students doing research
on-line, writing essays or answering questions, teachers also provide their
students with critiques through email. There is instantaneous feedback from
students to teachers and vice versa, he said.
The laptops bring the 21st century into our classrooms every day, Kaplan
said. Kaplan is now in his second year as Windham Highs principal. Richard
Manley was the principal during the high schools inaugural year, followed
by Tom Murphy, who served in that capacity for two years. Having the
infrastructure in place from the beginning has ensured the success of the
laptop program, Kaplan said. Students need to learn how to use technology

and become lifelong learners, he added. Not all families have computers at
home.
As for students with disabilities, there are adaptive techniques to assist
them in using the laptops. Kaplan explained that the Apple Mac Books are
functional either with or without the internet. There are 92 software programs
available, all of which have a common platform. Powerful software requires
powerful computers, Kaplan emphasized.
When surveyed, 77 percent of the high school students said that laptops
have made a significant difference in their learning. Student feedback has
been very positive, Kaplan said. Of those students questioned, 63 percent
said they use the laptop for library research, 99 percent use it as a word
processor, 88 percent use it for organizational purposes, 96 percent use it in
classroom presentations, 90 percent use it to create video presentations, and
93 percent use it to access online textbooks.
Kaplan said current students, as well as former students, most of whom now
attend college, have been asked questions about the laptop initiative. The
vast majority of those interviewed said they feel well prepared for the use of
technology. Using the laptops appropriately also teaches social responsibility,
Kaplan said. Students learn how to use their laptops in a mature manner, he
said.
School board member Michael Joanis said he feels that the one-to-one
laptop program has grown progressively, year after year. We got this
(initiative) 100 percent correct when the high school was built, Joanis said.
Although, its more in the delivery of the teachers, than it is in the machine,
itself.
The only suggestion for a change came from school board Vice-chairman
Dennis Senibaldi, who said he feels similar Window-based programs are
available at a lower cost. We shouldnt be married to Apple, Senibaldi said.

Letizio Takes over Chairmanship

of Economic Development Committee
by Barbara OBrien
Windhams Board of Selectmen has waived the rules of procedure for
the Windham Economic Development Committee, a step that allows Vicechairman Al Letizio, Jr. to serve as chairman of the EDC.
The issue was brought to the attention of selectmen during their Nov. 3
board meeting when acting EDC Chairman Ed Gallagher requested the waiver
that would allow Letizio to serve in his stead. The rules of procedure dont
allow either the selectmens chairman or vice-chairman to serve in a lead
position on the EDC, unless a waiver is granted.
Gallagher had been the EDC vice chairman, but took over as chairman
when Ralph Valentine recently resigned from the position, due to business
obligations. Gallagher said he had the same issue with time constraints
and didnt feel that he could devote the time needed to chair the Economic
Development Committee. I am unable to take on the chairmanship long
term, Gallagher said.
Gallagher also said that Letizio had expressed a willingness to serve

as chairman of the EDC and there had been no objections among the
other members. Its important to have synergy between the Economic
Development Committee and the Board of Selectmen, Gallagher said.
Gallagher also spoke of the relevance of an active EDC. I believe there are
many issues in town that can be resolved through economic development,
he said.
Selectmen voted unanimously (5 to 0) to waive the rules of procedure and
to allow Letizio to serve as the chairman of the EDC. Voting in favor were
Chairman Ross McLeod, Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr. and Selectmen Roger
Hohenberger, Joel Desilets and Bruce Breton.
Currently, the EDC is putting a great deal of time and effort into the
possibility of establishing a Market Square District in the area of Wall Street
and Indian Rock Road, a concept that already exists in Lynnfield, Mass. An
updated report is expected to be presented to the Windham Planning Board
on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Community Development Building,
adjacent to town hall. The public is invited.

Petition Presented to Selectmen

Opposes School Boards Request
by Barbara OBrien
Traffic congestion has been an ongoing problem for years at Windham
Middle School and at the adjacent Golden Brook School, especially during
student pick-up and drop-off times, as well as during special events. School
board members have been in a quandary for a long time as how to resolve the
traffic jams and related safety issues.
Recently, school board members decided to send a letter to the selectmen,
requesting authority to do some work in the right-of-way access that leads
from the Windham Middle School driveway on to Heritage Hill Road.
Heritage Hill is a residential development located behind the middle school.
School administrators feel that making some improvements in this area might
alleviate some of the traffic problems in front of the school. According to
Community Development Director Laura Scott, access from the middle
school to Heritage Hill Road was granted in 1979 as part of the Heritage Hill
sub-division regulations. Windham Middle School was built a few years later
in 1982.
Selectmen brought up the subject of the school boards letter during their
Nov. 3 meeting. Selectman Roger Hohenberger asked why this small piece
of land containing the right-of-way couldnt be turned over to the school
district on a permanent basis, rather than Windham Board of Selectmen giving
temporary permission for driveway improvements. Town Administrator David
Sullivan said that it would take a warrant article at an annual town meeting to
transfer ownership of the right-of-way from the town to the school district.
We have three options, Sullivan stated: telling them no; telling them yes;
or taking a warrant article to town meeting in March.
BOS Vice-chairman Al Letizio, Jr. expressed concerns over creating
a permanent egress from the middle school driveway to Heritage Hill
Road. Its not fair to the homeowners who live in Heritage Hill,
Letizio said; adding that he feels the rights of property owners would

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be infringed upon by allowing increased traffic through the development. I

fear it would become a second outlet from the middle school, he said.
Just after Letizios comments, Jonathan Derrick, a resident of Heritage
Hill, asked for permission to come to the podium and present a petition to
selectmen. The petition asked selectmen not to grant permission for the
school district to undertake driveway improvements in the right-of-way
leading to Heritage Hill Road. Dont dump the traffic there, Derrick
said. There were approximately 30 signatures on the petition presented to
selectmen.
Derrick told selectmen that there is very limited visibility in this area and
the hilly area in the development is subject to black ice when the weather
is cold and wet. It would just create congestion on Heritage Hill Road,
Derrick added, referring to school buses and parents dropping off and picking
up their children. It will cause traffic to back up on the hill, he said.
Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson acknowledged that there are serious
access issues at Windham Middle School and that traffic congestion is
an ongoing problem. McPherson suggested more discussions be held
between selectmen and school administrators, prior to any decision being
made. Sullivan said he had thought SAU 95 Business Administrator Adam
Steel would be in attendance at the Nov. 3 selectmens meeting to answer
questions.
Selectmen decided to table the discussion until a future meeting. School
board members and Steel will be asked to attend the upcoming meeting.

Windham
Robotics
Alliance
Takes Third
in Goffstown
Competition
submitted by Jacob Penttinen
The FIRST Robotics Team 3467, the Windham
Windup, competed at the 2014 River Rage offseason competition at Goffstown High School on
Oct. 25. The Windham robot and its three-robot
alliance finished third out of the 30 robots that
competed in the competition.
River Rage is an annual off-season competition
that involves the robots based on last years Arial
Assist challenge. In this particular tournament,
new team members are put to the test and face a
twist to the standard game rules from the regular
season. These changes included choosing of
random alliances to compete with each other in
elimination matches, the addition of game pieces,
and changes in scoring rules.
After achieving results of 3-2 in the
qualification matches, the Windham Windup was
joined by Team 1289 from Lawrence, Mass., and
Team 155 from Berlin, Conn., to compete in a
three-team alliance. The three teams faced stiff
competition as several alliances were eliminated
in the process; however, the Windham Windup
anchored their alliance to a respectable thirdplace finish. The Windham alliance ultimately fell
to the eventual River Rage 2014 champions.
One of the goals for Team 3467 at this specific
competition was to discover the capabilities and
skills of experienced and new team members
alike. This summer has been a major transition
for the team as several first-year freshman and
sophomore members seek to fill the roles of the
nine four-year senior members who graduated this
past spring.
As my first experience, it was very good; I
enjoyed driving the robots with the other students.
Working with the other teams was a highlight as
we attempted to accomplish a common goal,
commented Dan Browne, senior.
During the River Rage competition, I had a
blast! remarked first-year sophomore, Jacob
Penttinen. I enjoyed meeting new teams and
beginning to make myself familiar with how FIRST
Robotics works during competitions.
Windup robotics looks forward to competing
in their last off-season tournament, Battle of the
Bay in Alton Bay, N.H., on Nov. 15. For the
Alton event, the Windham competition robot will
not be alone in representing Team 3467. Its sister
robot, which is used mostly for practice during the
regular competition season, will be entered into
the tournament supported by a second Windham
Windup drive team. This will provide more
practice for students to gain experience on the
drive teams and pit crews.
Windham Highs Team 3467 has been active
since October 2010, the mission of the team is
to inspire students to seek careers in engineering,
science, and technology by enabling educational
and entertaining partnerships with mentors who
have experience and backgrounds in these fields.
Major supporters include Windham School
District, Veloxion, willseal, Veolia, and BAE
Systems.
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an
appreciation of science and technology in young
people. Based in Manchester, FIRST designs
accessible, innovative programs to build selfconfidence, knowledge, and life skills while
motivating young people to pursue opportunities
in science, technology, and engineering.

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Pelham~WindhamSports

Area Businesses Donate to Drug

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PHS Cheerleaders
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Capture State Crown

Members of the Pelham High School D-II co-ed cheer State Championship team
submitted by Coach Letendre
It was a great Sunday, Nov. 8, for the Pelham
High School Varsity Cheerleaders as they captured
the fall season, co-ed cheer, Division II state
title. Twelve teams competed in the event held
at Pinkerton Academy. The last time the Pelham
squad garnered a state title was back in 2006.
The ladies and gentlemen showed amazing
poise and resolve, building and improving
after each competition to put themselves in a
great position to challenge for the title. Equally
amazing was the teams dedication and never
give up attitude. The team exudes enthusiasm
over experience as there are only two returning
seniors and three juniors to go along with six
sophomores and eight freshmen, of whom seven
had never done cheerleading before.
To say Im proud of them and excited for their
accomplishment this season and the future of this

program would be a gigantic understatement. The

team was able to improve at each competition,
increasing the final score at states by 28 points
over the first competition of the season. That in
itself is incredible, but they never quit, never gave
up and kept moving forward and finally competed
the most exciting routine at states. The individuals
really left everything out on the floor and were
justly rewarded for their efforts.
I would like to also say congratulations to the
Windham coaches and cheerleaders on their great
season; they were amazing. Special thanks go out
to the Jaguar competitors as well as all the parents
and their families that cheered us on. Its really
nice how the cheer programs support each other.
I am looking forward to the upcoming winter
season.

Many Area Volleyball Players

Earn All-State Honors
submitted by Tammy Lambrou
The All State Teams, as well as Players of
the Year and Coaches of the Year for all three
volleyball divisions, are comprised of many
local players. These are voted on by the New
Hampshire Volleyball Coaches Association.
Division I, 1st Team
Nicolette Fallisi, Salem

Honorable Mention - Vivian Susko, Alvirne

JV Coach of the Year - Christina Miano,
Salem

Division II, 1st Team

Hannah Scott, Windham
Lexi Sawyer, Windham

Honorable Mention
Amanda Olsen, Pelham
Alyssa Paradis, Pelham
Sam Crichton, Windham
Coach of the Year - Jill Bartlett, Windham
Division III, 1st Team
Val Boucher, Campbell
Division III, 2nd Team
Gabi Sott, Campbell
Sophie Scafidi, Campbell

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who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 263, has
currently reached the rank of Life Scout. His goal
to reach the rank of Eagle Scout is one that few
achieve. Nationwide, only about two percent
of those who enter the Boy Scouts of America
program ever become Eagle Scouts. In recent
years, however, Windham has seen a much higher
percentage of Scouts attain this goal, a finish line
that must be reached prior to a Scout celebrating
his 18th birthday.
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A group of area businesses has come forth and
those attending the speaking event. Jessica
donated more than $3,600 to bring a drug abuse
ONeill, representing a local State Farm Insurance
prevention forum to Windham High School on
Agency; one of the companies that donated to the
Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 1 p.m.
event, said, Its worth every cent if we can help
The featured speaker for the presentation
even one child.
will be former National Basketball Association
In addition to State Farm, others donating to
player Chris Herren, who struggled throughout
the Chris Herren event were Susan McInnis of
his professional basketball career with substance
Windham Pilates and Wellness Center, Colleen
abuse, an issue that ultimately
Courtesy photo Mitchell of Merrimack
ended that career. Herren,
Mortgage, Monique Donovan
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point guard for the 1999-2000
Robert Young of Northstar
season. He was then recruited
Financial Planning, Inc.
by the Boston Celtics, where he
School board member Ken
played during the 2000-2001
Eyring thanked the business
season. After he left the Celtics,
owners for their generosity.
Herren played for various
We are very grateful, Eyring
leagues throughout Europe
said. This is truly a very
and the Middle East. He grew
beneficial gift to our students.
up in Fall River, Mass, and is a
These same businesses are
graduate of Boston College and
constantly stepping up to the
California State University. He
plate with donations, school
Former NBA player Chris Herren will
now lives in Portsmouth, R.I.,
board member Michael Joanis
with his wife and three children. speak to students and parents at Windham added.
High School about the dangers of substance
Herren has been drug
The $3,601 in donations
abuse and how to help those who are
and alcohol free since Aug.
was accepted by the Windham
already addicted. The program will take School Board by a vote of 4-0.
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place Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Voting in favor were Chairman
founded the Herren Project, a
high school gym.
non-profit agency dedicated to
Jerome Rekart and board
educating youth and other atmembers Rob Breton, Michael
risk populations on the dangers
Joanis and Ken Eyring. Viceof drug and alcohol abuse and how to live a
chairman Dennis Senibaldi did not attend the
healthy lifestyle and stand up against negative
Nov. 4 board meeting.
peer pressure. The Herren Project also assists
In other business, school board members also
families with navigating drug abuse prevention
accepted donations from Exelon Generation
programs, treatment facilities and transitional
($700) to the Windham High School Cheerleading
options. Earlier this year, Herren was honored
team, to help fund team events and supplies. A
with the Voice of Recovery Award for his Project
donation was also accepted from the Friends
Purple Program, a national anti-substance abuse
of Windham Hockey ($3,500) to pay for the
campaign intended to encourage people of all
locker room rental at the Icenter. All donations
ages to stand up against alcohol and drug abuse.
were accepted by a vote of 4 to 0 with sincere
On Nov. 18 in the Windham High gym, Herren
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Obituaries

Everylifetimehasastory

Margaret S. (Kehoe) (Meltzer) Poirier

Beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, Margaret S. (Kehoe) (Meltzer)
Poirier, 81, of Pelham, formerly of Nashua,
Billerica and Revere, died November
7, 2014, at Lowell General Hospital
following a brief illness with her loving
family by her side. She was the beloved
wife of the late Leo J. Poirier who died in
2011 and the late Philip R. Meltzer who died in 1975.
Born in Revere, Massachusetts, August 25, 1933, a
daughter of the late James Patrick and the late Emma
Florence (Vega) Kehoe, she received her education in the
Revere school system.
Before retiring, Margaret was employed as a Bookkeeper
with Fred C. Church Insurance in Lowell, MA, for many
years.
She was an active member of the Pelham Senior Center
as well as the Lowell Elks BPOE #87.
Among her many activities, Margaret enjoyed cooking,
reading, watching soap operas on TV, playing bingo and
LCR, solving countless Sudoku puzzles and her frequent
trips to Foxwoods Casino. She would often be seen sitting
poolside at home with a nice glass of wine and a good
book. She was an avid, sometimes crazed Red Sox and
Patriots fan. She also absolutely loved her cats Natasha
and Twiggy.
Those who knew her would probably say that she had
selective hearing but the one thing you never had to ask her
twice was would you like to go for a lobster?, especially

Obituaries

at Browns Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH. But above all

else, she loved the quality time she spent with her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished all
of the family holiday get-togethers.
Margaret is survived by three daughters, Laurie S.
Eldredge and her fianc Brian Dufour of Haverhill, MA,
Marcy L. Broadbent and her husband Alan of Pelham, and
Melissa Strawhecker and her husband Todd of Haverhill,
MA; three sons, Ronald P. Meltzer and his wife Suzanne of
Dracut, MA, Steven J. Meltzer and his wife Jean of Billerica,
MA and David Meltzer of Lowell, MA; 15 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Helen Kehoe of Revere,
MA, Lillian Capone of Wollaston, MA, Patricia Giordano of
Tyngsborough, MA, Marilyn Cunio of Revere, MA, Loretta
Ristino of Revere, MA and Marie Cutillo and her fianc
Tony Sciarratta of Medford, MA; a brother, Frank Kehoe
and his wife Mary Helen of Revere, MA; and many nieces,
nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was also grandmother of the late Philip R. Meltzer
who died in 2010 and sister of the late James Kehoe, the
late Emma Hatfield and the late Bernard Buddy Kehoe.
Her Funeral Service will be held at the Pelham Funeral
Home on Saturday, November 15. Committal Services
were held privately.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lowell
General Hospital Cancer Care Center, c/o Philanthropy
Office, 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854.
Arrangements by the Pelham Funeral Home (603) 6353333.

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tuaries

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Robert Robbie Prescott

On October 29, 2014, John and Ellen
Prescott lost their beloved son Robert
Robbie Prescott at the early age of 45 in
Orlando, Florida. Rob is survived by his
parents, three children, Alexa Rae, Jack,
and Zachary, brothers, John and Marc; and
sister, Yajaira. He also left behind a loving
extended family.
Rob was a lifelong resident of Hudson,
graduating in 1988 from Alvirne High School where he
excelled in sports. Throughout his life, Rob had an uncanny
ability for identifying animals and birds which led to his
regular volunteering at the Orlando SPCA. Additionally,

Rob was a champion dart thrower in local dart clubs

throughout the greater Hudson area.
By trade, Rob worked throughout the Merrimack Valley
and Southern New Hampshire area in the construction
industry. His biggest pride was his three children, who he
loved passionately.
Please join the Prescott Family in celebrating his life on
Friday, November 21, at The White Birch Banquet Hall, 222
Central Street, Route 111, in Hudson from 6 to 9 p.m. Food
and refreshments will be provided.
In lieu of flowers being sent to the life celebration
service, the family encourages everyone to make a donation
to your local SPCA in Robs name.

Barbara S. Hardy
Barbara S. Hardy, 70, of Windham,
died Monday, October 13, 2014, at John
F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville,
NC. Barbara was born in Houlton,
ME and graduated from Houlton High
School. Barbara attended and graduated
from Ricker College in Houlton with an
associates degree in Science, Business,
and Accounting. Barbara worked as a
customer service representative for Blue
Cross Blue Shield for several years until she gave birth to
her first daughter. After that, she was a mutual clerk for
Rockingham Ventures, Inc. for several years, helped her
husband manage Hardys Country Store in Windham,
worked as a customer service representative for Colony
Insurance Agency and later Lakeside Insurance Agency.
Barbara retired in 2006.
Barbara was a member of Andover-North Andover
Masters YMCA swim team for several years and later
became a member of the Salem Athletic Club Masters
Swim Team. Barbara joined masters swimming at the age of
47. Barbara was a three-time qualifier for YMCA National
Championships in Orlando, FL, Augusta, GA, and Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. Barbara won several high point awards in
New England and held several age-group New Hampshire
state records. At the age of 53, Barbara started participating
in triathlons. Barbara was also a member of the TriFury
Triathlon Team. At the age of 68, Barbara qualified for Team
USA and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand to participate
in the 2012 ITU Age-Group World Championships.

Barbara finished top 10 in the world in her 65-69 agegroup. Just two and a half months ago, August 16, 2014,
Barbara rode her first 100 miles on her bike with a group of
friends. Her teammates consider her the energizer bunny.
She was highly competitive and loved the challenge of
staying fit and healthy at 70. Barbara was diagnosed with
late stage colon cancer September 12, 2014.
Barbara leaves behind her four children, Allison and her
husband Scott Grainger of Asheville, NC,
Michael G. Jr. and Matthew of Windham
and Saundra of Salt Lake City, UT.
Barbara also leaves behind her brother
Paul McDonald and his wife Marie of
Waterville, ME.
Barbara was predeceased by her
husband, Michael G. Sr. of Windham,
her sisters, Lois Morris, Jean Dobbins and
MaryAnn Condon.
A family only service was held at the
NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on
Friday, October 17. Friends and family
gathered in celebration of her life on
Saturday the 18th.

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Windham High Schools Resource
Officer, Greg Iworsky, was the keynote
speaker at the event. Students saw
Officer Iworsky in a different light as
he donned formal military attire and
introduced himself as Sergeant Iworsky,
a machine gunner with 25th Marines,
Bravo Company, weapons platoon.
Sgt. Iworsky explained that the reason
he serves is because I love America,
what it stands for and what we do for
the world. We fight for peace and
democracy and for those who cannot
fight for themselves. We are the sheep
dogs protecting the sheep from the
wolves. We fight and have fought for all
of you, so that you can come to school
to learn and in hopes that you will do
something great with your lives and that
you will never have to fight.
Sgt. Iworsky delivered a moving
speech, leaving students with a powerful
message: All veterans deserve our
utmost gratitude. You may not support
the war, but always support the soldiers,
sailors, airmen, and marines who fight
in it. Freedom is not free. It comes at a
high cost.
The speech was followed by a video
put together by WHS senior Nikita
Kuchipudi. The video presentation
highlighted photographs of veterans
connected to Windham, including
students and teachers family
members, Windham police officers and
firefighters, as well as six WHS alumni.
The ceremony closed with the singing
of America the Beautiful by the WHS
choir and the Windham third graders,
the Junior Jags.
Madeline Riese, senior at WHS and
member of the NHS committee that
put on the event, said Sgt. Iworskys
speech was really beautiful, very
touching. She added that talking

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with the veterans before and after the

assembly was a special experience
because you dont always get to talk to
people that have had those experiences
and have been in those situations. It
kind of lends perspective. Likewise,
WHS junior Erinne Curtain, member of
JROTC, believes it was a very beautiful
ceremony for the veterans and added,
We (in JROTC) hope to do it again next
year.
NHS co-adviser, Lisa Roeder,
explained, The duties and challenges
of a soldier can seem very distant to all
of us, not just adolescents. For Roeder
and the students in NHS, the Veterans
Day assembly is a way to give a very
sincere thank you to these brave and
patriotic men and women. Officer
Iworsky explained that Veterans Day is
a time to reflect on the heroes that chose
to be a part of something bigger then
themselves. We chose to fight for our
country in foreign battlefields to keep
America free.
If you would like to support our
veterans, Officer Iworsky has designed
red WHS T-shirts and sweatshirts
through Red Shirt Fridays in support
of the Wounded Warrior Project. As
some of you might have noticed I wear
a red shirt on Fridays. Thats because
every Friday is RED Friday. RED stands
for Remember Everyone Deployed,
explained Iworsky. Red Shirt Fridays is
an organization, which, in its mission,
states, We wish to let our servicemen
and servicewomen know we support
their sacrifice and that we will not forget
them; we will do this by wearing red
every Friday. To purchase a custom
WHS red shirt, visit http://www.
gruntstyle.com/custom-shirts/gs-limited/
Windham-High.

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Ebola Prepared-continued from front page

with contaminated secretions. It is not
spread through the air or by food or
water but can be spread via particulates
such as a cough or sneeze. The
symptoms of Ebola typically include
fever, headache, joint and muscle aches,
weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, lack of
appetite, and stomach pain. Later stages
may include bleeding inside and outside
of the body.
It is important to remember that if you
or someone you know has any of these
symptoms you do not necessarily have
Ebola. If you have not traveled to West
Africa or had contact with someone

who has within the last 21 days, then

your symptoms are almost certainly
related to something else such as the
flu. Although the risk of a widespread
epidemic in the United States is
unlikely, it is important to note that the
CDC, TSA, Homeland Security, local
hospitals and first responders are taking
Ebola very seriously and are prepared
to deal with any suspected or confirmed
cases.
If you have any questions, feel free to
contact the Pelham Fire Department at
635-2703.

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Political Signs
Disappear
submitted by Dick Gregory, ZBA/Code Enforcement
Administrator, Windham
Thank goodness the elections are over. No more being
bombarded with political advertising on the television and in the
newspapers. Now is the time to see the plethora of political signs
disappear along our streets. Windham follows the State of New
Hampshire Law on political advertising, RSA 664:17 which in part
states all political advertising shall be removed by the candidate
no later than the second Friday following the election unless the
election is a primary and the advertising concerns a candidate
who is a winner in the primary.

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, November 3: 6:02 a.m. Medical emergency, Alexandra
Drive. 7:33 a.m. Medical emergency, Wood Road. 8:09 a.m.
Medical, Old Gage Hill Road. 9:49 p.m. Medical emergency,
Ledge Road.
Tuesday, November 4: 12:17 a.m. Walk in medical emergency
at the fire station, Village Green. 10:02 a.m. Oven fire, Webster
Avenue. 2:03 p.m. Medical emergency, Village Green.
Wednesday, November 5: 2:02 p.m. Medical emergency, Marsh
Road. 2:52 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Keyes Hill Road at
Mammoth Road. 11:09 p.m. Medical aid, West Shore Drive.
Thursday, November 6: 10:48 a.m. Two car motor vehicle
accident, Mammoth Road at Keyes Hill Road. 10:24 p.m.
Medical emergency, South Shore Road.
Friday, November 7: 6:17 a.m. Fire alarm activation, Balcom
Road.
Saturday, November 8: 2:00 a.m. Medical emergency, Lincoln
Street. 9:47 a.m. Dispatched to Windham for mutual aid,
cancelled.
Sunday, November 9: 7:38 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Bridge
Street. 7:54 p.m. Medical emergency, Golden Brook Drive. 8:32
p.m. Investigate smoke in the area, Jeremy Hill Road.

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Thumbs down to the Kool Aid drinking Obama fans that
Thumbs up to the very nice gentleman that pulled over on
complain about Republicans. Everything that comes out of our
Tenney Road last week and handed me a reflective vest to wear,
so-called presidents mouth is one lie after another. His ineptitude
while I was walking my dog, because he said I was hard to see in
as commander in chief is an embarrassment to our military and
the dark. That was so sweet and I thank you very much!
our country. This guy never ran so much as a candy store and his
Thumbs up to the new Robotics engineering at Pelham High
complete lack of experience in both foreign and domestic affairs is
School.
This program is innovative, thought-provoking and quite
proof of this. He cares more about buying votes from the Democrats
a bit of fun for all involved. Meeting and exceeding goals and
by giving free health care to illegal aliens than he does about law
challenges can be
abiding citizens and legal immigrants who
looked at in whole,
play by the rules and pay higher taxes to
new and exciting
pay for those who dont or wont. The
way. Thank you to the
only obstruction Obama has is between
Tune-up your furnace or boiler NOW
school for introducing
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chanted, Jeanne Shaheen, Jeanne Shaheen, she aint nothin but a
school district policies, and hes keeping his word. Thank you Ken!
tax raising machine.
You are appreciated!
Thumbs up to the Pelham Senior Center. My wife and I have
recently become familiar with the center. We are very excited to
see all the things that are going on. We had no idea there was
so much. So far we have gone on a couple of shopping trips that
they make very comfortable and easy to do. It is peace of mind
and not having to worry. We will attend the Veterans Appreciation
dinner. There are also exercise classes that my wife says we will
attend at least one to get started and see how we like it. There is
also a health clinic and more. Thank you to the Pelham Senior
Center, you are providing a very valuable service to Pelham senior
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me, the library was always a place I enjoyed visiting when I was
a kid and I am glad to be able to have a nice library in town that
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would like it printed in the Pelham~Windham News. During the election campaign, no comments will
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the person that keeps us all connected, team
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a special experience for my son this year and
for many years to come!

Thumbs up to the parent complaining about the bullying eighth

grade teacher. Good luck, though. The principal will do nothing
and the teacher will just smile and say Im preparing them for
private high school. Ive been there. Just one more reason why that
school is having so much trouble.
Thumbs down to not fact-checking the front page item about the
Windham tax rate. I almost spit out my coffee when I read that it
was a $380 increase on a typical home. So I busted out a calculator
and saw that a 40 cent increase translates into a $140 increase,
not $380. And we worry about kids not having basic math skills?
Yeesh.

submitted by Pelham Police Department

On Oct. 21, Jesse Delgado, 46, of Lowell, Mass., was
arrested on a NH Felony Burglary warrant in regard to a
commercial burglary at Tobacco Junction in Pelham on
Sept. 27. During the burglary at 11 Bridge Street a large
amount of cash, as well as cigarettes, was stolen.
Police gathered information on a possible location
where Delgado was hiding out in Lowell. That location
was placed under surveillance. Delgado was later
observed leaving that location and traveling into Dracut,

Thumbs down. Pelhams Finest PPD not

doing their job Tuesday night at the polls and
should be ashamed! Cant speak for earlier that
day, but I can for 6pm7pm. Where were the
officers ... directing traffic not! The traffic
was horrible, horrendous, and most importantly
extremely dangerous on Marsh Road, as well as
in the school parking lot. Drove in, four officers
standing on the sidelines near the road just

Mass. Pelham detectives, along with members of the

Lowell and Dracut Police departments, conducted a
motor vehicle stop on Route 110 in Dracut, at which time
Delgado was arrested.
After a three-week-long investigation, Pelham Police
issued an arrest warrant for Delgado, which led to his
arrest. Delgado was held overnight at the Dracut Police
Department and scheduled for arraignment at Lowell
District Court on Oct. 22.

Raymond Remembered-continued from front page

life. His patriotism was not diminished by the setting in
which his sacrifice was made; the impact of his loss was
as profound as any other.
Sonny could not know that he would be long
remembered. He could not know that 70 years after
he perished his name would be etched on a sign at the
entrance to the Scout lot. He could never know that it
would be his name that every Scout in Pelham would
name when they headed to the lodge. His friends would
know; What of us?
Today we should ask what is it we know and
remember. Do we know of his sacrifice? Do we
know that his buddy, Lt. Harry Atwood, another former
Scout from Troop 25, stood up at town meeting and
read a motion, In consideration of faithful service to
his Country and in loving memory of a popular young
man who gave his life in World War II, I make this
motion: That the parcel of land situated in North Pelham
bequeathed to this town by Miss Martina Gage as set

apart by vote of this town at a former annual meeting

to wit: To be devoted to the use of Boy Scouts and 4H
Clubs of Pelham, shall be named and forever known
as the Elmer G. Raymond Memorial Park; this is in
honor and memory of 2nd Lieutenant Elmer Godthwaite
Raymond who lost his life while piloting a plane near
Columbia, Alabama. Elmer will always be remembered
as a very active member of the Boy Scouts and 4H Clubs
and as a very popular young man of Pelham.
2nd Lt Elmer G. Raymonds sacrifice is one of many.
It is our obligation to recognize and remember the
courage of all who have served or continue in service to
our country. There is no veteran, past or present, who
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Wolverines Cheerleaders Perform at Regional Opener

Third Grade Pelham

Razorback White Team
Finishes Strong

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Tiny Mites
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submitted by Scott Ketelaar

The third grade Pelham Razorback White team finished a successful
football season at the end of October and will look to come back
strong once again in 2015. Lots of hard work, dedication, and time
was spent at Muldoon Park since the end of July to prepare this
group of boys for the season and teach them how to play the game of
football. Led by Head Coach Timm Haskins, he and his staff had a
simple philosophy heading into this year.
We wanted to focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game
while maintaining a positive, safe, and most of all, fun environment,
so the players could thrive in this instructional level of play, said
Coach Haskins. The players always represented the Razorback
program and the Town of Pelham proudly by displaying good
sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for their opponents and for
that, they all should be very proud.

Division 13 - first place

The next competition is Derry Harvest this Saturday, October
25, Pinkerton Academy. For details see www.windhamwolverines.
com.

Courtesy photo

Top row: Coach

Bill Barry, Kyle
Elie, Connor
Travis, Peter
Hemmerdinger,
Dom Herrling,
Deigo Jimenez,
Head Coach
Timm Haskins.
Third row:
Coach Liam
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Bradley Sprague,
Zachary James,
Nick Muise,
Henry Paquette, Logan Dumont, Aiden Lynch, Coach Scott Ketelaar. Second row:
Patrick Muise, Brady Lynde, Nathan Maslanek, Mason Diggy Ketelaar, Billy
Nicolls, Coach Jeff Barry. Bottom row: Mason Frechette, Gavin Koch, Maddox
Mad Man Ketelaar. Missing from the photos is Jackson Becotte.

submitted by Holly Breton

The Windham Wolverines Cheerleaders had a great showing at
the regional Season Opener this past weekend.
Placements for the season premiere on Saturday, Oct.18:
Tiny Mites - wonderful performance!
Division 8 - second place
Division 10 - first place
Division 12 - third place

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PHS Soccer Makes Nice Run into D-3 Playoffs

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Eric Guinasso
(#2), shown
here in the
Homecoming
game vs.
Raymond, scored
the lone Python
goal in their 3-1
playoff loss at
White Mountain
Regional.

Staff photos by Marc Ayotte

by Marc Ayotte
The Pelham High girls and boys Soccer teams had their
respective seasons come to an end recently but not before enjoying
successful regular seasons that resulted in both squads qualifying for
the playoffs.
Highlighting the performances this year was what is arguably
the best showing in school history by a Lady Python Soccer team
that turned things around in style. Under new coach Jon Hall, they
battled their way to the NHIAA Division III Final Four before losing
their semi-final game to number 2-ranked Raymond by a 2-0 score.
The boys had a torrid finish to their regular campaign, winning their
last five before being eliminated in preliminary round action by
White Mountain, 3-1.
Despite the inspirational turnaround by Hall and his Lady Snakes,
in divisional standing terms, Pelham finished with a rather vanilla
8-8 mark, making them the tournaments number 11 seed. But the
Pythons were playing well and certainly were not the team that
anyone wanted to face in the playoffs. Accordingly, HillsboroDeering found out the hard way, as Pelham began its playoff
run with a 4-2 upset win over the number 5-seeded Hillcats on
their home turf on Oct. 29. That win, combined with number
14 Somersworths
surprising ousting of
third-ranked Belmont,
created a home field
advantage for Pelham in
the quarterfinals.
On Sunday, Nov.
2, at Raymond Field,
Pelham used a hat-trick
performance by Brooke
Paradis and a solid
showing by freshman
keeper, Amira Eid (11
saves) to dispose of the
visiting Hill Toppers by
a 4-1 count.
With 19:04
remaining in the first
half, Paradis put Pelham
on top when she
scored on a left-footed
shot from the top of
the 18 box, with the
assist going to senior
Jess Coakley. The
Morgan Pinksten (#2) battles a Ram
Pythons took the lead
opponent for possession during the
into halftime as they
D-III state semi-finals held at Laconia.
endured the blustery
and chilling conditions
while the Somersworth team enjoyed the warmer confines of the
team bus.
In the second 40, as Coach Hall recounted, Paradis and (Morgan)
Pinksten took over the game and dominated even going into the
strong wind. Paradis recorded her second goal at the 19 minute
mark and then completed her goal trifecta three minutes later, with
the assist on both goals going to Pinksten.
Somersworth broke up Eids bid for her first playoff shutout when
they scored on a penalty kick in the games 70th minute. Devon
Sacca made her way onto the stat sheet with four minutes left in
regulation when she closed-out the scoring on the day; putting her
shot past Hill Topper goalie Beth Gallant after receiving a long pass
from Bri Trudell. With the win, Pelham punched their bus ticket for
a ride to Laconia High School where they faced Raymond in the first
of two semi-final contests on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
Pelham ran into a very strong Ram team that came into the contest
with a healthy 16-2 mark; highlighted by back-to-back shutouts in
the first two rounds of the tournament. The number 2-seeded Rams,
who were making their third consecutive Final Four appearance,
proved to be too strong defensively as they posted another shutout,
this time ending Pelhams season by a 2-0 margin. Raymond
advanced to the title game where they were defeated by top-ranked
Bow by the identical 2-nothing score.
Twelve minutes into Pelhams semi-final game, Raymond scored

on a penalty kick resulting from a very questionable call from the

officials when a Ram player fell to the ground after what appeared
to be a clean, aggressive play involving two Python defenders. Prior
to surrendering the PK goal, Pelhams Eid made a pair of sparkling
saves, showing no jitters on the big stage.
Trailing 1-0 in the second half, the Pythons started to exert
themselves offensively, but as Hall reflected on his teams effort;
they controlled the ball and ran time and time again into a very
solid Raymond defense that wouldnt give an inch. In particular, it
was senior stalwarts Paradis and Pinksten that led the surge. (They)
pushed the Raymond defenders to the brink, noted Hall.
Pelhams best scoring chance of the night was of the Grade A
variety and came with less than 5 minutes left in regulation. Morgan
Pinksten drilled a low, hard shot on goal, but her bid was rejected on
a diving save by Ram keeper Mikayela Anguiano. In the last minute
of play, and with the Pelham defenders up field in an attempt to
sustain the pressure, Raymond scored a breakaway goal, producing
the 2-0 final. Earning praise for their outstanding effort were Lauren
Anderson, Jess Coakley and Devon Sacca, of whom Hall offered;
(they) gave everything they had, but, in the end, Raymonds
experience and skill won out.
On the heels of a fine season, Hall is optimistic about the road
ahead: Pelham took huge strides forward this year and the future
of the program looks to be on the rise with five freshmen starting
in todays game and two more seeing significant
playing time during the match.
Boys Fall In Quarters
It was another year of one-goal games for the
boys team with the difference this past season
being that they came out on the winning side
more often than last season. The Pythons were
involved in 10 games that were decided by a
single goal, not including two ties. In their five
game win streak to close out the regular season,
the Snakes won three, one-goal affairs as they
finished the regular season with an 8-6-2 record.
As the number 11 seed, Pelham averted a
play-in round game, reserved for teams that
finished 13th through 20th in the Division III
standings. However, their appearance in the
post season, despite strong overall team play
highlighted by two shutouts posted by goalie
Brian Gettings down the stretch, was short lived.
On Thursday, Oct. 30, Pelham made the
dreaded, long bus trip to White Mountain
Regional where they took on the 6th-seeded
Spartans. The Snakes hit the ground running,
taking a 1-0 lead in the games first dozen minutes
on a goal from Eric Guinasso. But that was
about all Pelham could write home about as the
Spartans would knot the score at 1-apiece before
adding two, second-half goals, and ending the
Pythons season.
We played well, offered Coach Matt Miller.
Unfortunately, and as Miller pointed out, the loss
was a disappointing conclusion to their season,
especially given their strong push to make the

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Lady Jaguars Capture DII Volleyball Championship in Perfect Season

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by Jacob Gagnon
The Windham High School girls Volleyball team played best
with their backs against the wall. The Lady Jaguars consistently
battled back after falling behind in a set, and their confidence never
shook. Coming back, to them, was inevitable; it was their style.
That imperfect style led Windham to a perfect 2014 season and a
Division II Championship.
The Lady Jaguars had to feel a sense of dj vu as they took to the
court to face Coe-Brown in the semifinals of the NHIAA Division
II Championship Tournament on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Pinkerton
Academy.
A year prior, the Windham High School girls Volleyball team
was on the verge of upsetting Coe-Brown High School to claim the
Division II Championship. The Lady Jaguars fell short of their bid
as Coe-Brown went on to win the 2013 title. A year of preparation,
both physically and mentally, had led Windham back to the
postseason tournament with redemption, and a state title, on their
minds.
The girls came out and they played strong, they played confident,
they stuck with everything. Im really proud of them right now, said
Coach Jill Bartlett. They started to play low (in the third game), so
I just reminded them how they got here and what we came here to
do.
The Lady Jaguars began the first two sets slow, allowing CoeBrown to take a lead before battling back to overtake their
opponents. Windham claimed the first two sets (25-20, 25-18) this
way before Coe-Brown held off Windhams comeback in the third
set to win, 25-19.
Cool, calm, confident, resilient; thats been our key all season,
said Bartlett. Even when we let six or seven points go by, the girls
are still calm and even headed. Theyre not yelling at each other,
but still rallying one another. So (the team succeeds by) just staying
focused and humble.

Windham rebounded in the fourth set, playing as dominantly as

they have all season long. The Lady Jaguars took the fourth set, 2517, and the game, 3-1, to advance to the Division II Championship
finals for the second consecutive season.
Hannah Scott led her team on the court with eight aces, three
kills, and 39 assists. Lexi Sawyer had 17 kills, one ace, and four digs
in the contest. Emiline Sundman collected 12 kills, one ace, and
three blocks while teammate Ali Connors finished with seven kills,
two aces, and one dig in the semifinal game.
On Saturday, Nov. 8, Windham faced off against the secondseeded Milford High School at Pinkerton Academy in the NHIAA
Division II Championship finals. The Lady Jaguars controlled the
pace and led throughout before taking the first set, 25-20, and the
series lead.
In the second set, Windham trailed the Spartans by as much as
seven points at one time. Still, the Lady Jaguars maintained their
poise, as if they felt as comfortable down by seven points as they
would when they were leading. Milford needed a single point to tie
the series when the score stood at 24-21, yet Windham refused to let
up, tying the score and eventually claiming the second set, 26-24.
It says a lot about their composure. It was like they needed that
mental challenge and motivation and they responded well to it, said
Bartlett. It definitely took the wind out of their (Milfords) sails.
With Milford down, but not out, the Lady Jaguars were able to
close out the third set, 25-21, to sweep the Spartans and secure the
Division II Championship.
Sawyer led Windhams terrific performance with three aces, 15
kills, two assists, and three digs. Scott scored an ace, a kill, a dig,
along with 29 assists. Sundman scored one ace and five kills while
Connors collected three kills and four digs.
After the victory, the realization came to Bartlett that her team
was not only the new Division II champions, but also perfect at 20-0
on the season. Yet, for Bartlett and her team, the focus was not on

Windhams Lexi Sawyer prepares to score a point

against Milford in the Division II Championship match.
staying unbeaten, it was about playing the best volleyball they could.
I didnt really think about it, Bartlett said. Thats a lot of pressure,
so we just went in and played every game. It wasnt where our focus
was. Our emphasis wasnt on our record; it was on our play.

by Jacob Gagnon
The Jaguars are hungry. After faltering in their
last few postseason appearances, the Windham
High School Football team was prepared to prove
that they are an elite team in the Division II
Championship Tournament. After an undefeated
regular season, 8-0, the Jags quest for perfection
continues.
In the final game of the regular season on
Saturday, Nov. 1, the Jaguars defeated Monadnock
High School, 21-9, to remain unbeaten and secure
the top seed for the Division II South Conference.
Both teams opened the contest with raininduced fumbles as the weather continued to
hamper both teams offenses. With 5:10 remaining
in the first quarter, Windham senior Kellin Bail
scored a rushing touchdown to notch the first
points of the game.
The wind and rain continued to affect play
as a botched punt attempt by Windham led to
a safety for the Huskies, who still trailed 7-2, in
the final minute of the first quarter. Victor Pizzoti
stopped the Windham slide with a quarterback
sack to force a turnover on downs in the second
quarter. After running for a big first down, Brendan
McInnis tossed an interception at the 12-yard line
with 1:39 left in the half. The score would remain
7-2 heading into the second half.
In the second half, the Jaguars adapted to the
inclement weather and the Huskies aggressive
play. Just 17 seconds into the third quarter, Kurtis
Jolicoeur rushed for a touchdown to extend

Photos courtesy of Scott Lagos

Windham Football Mauls Milford, 40-16, to Advance to DII Seminals

A focused Jaguars squad celebrates their first-round victory over Milford, 40-16.

Raycraft.
Windham scored
first as McInnis
connected with
junior Shane Lafond
to set up first and
goal. Jolicoeur
Kellin Bail rushes through Milford defenders. Bail recorded four touchdowns,
plowed into the end
three rushing and one receiving, in Saturdays victory.
zone for a one-yard
touchdown run to
Windhams lead. Minutes later, Jolicoeur scored
only the
put the Jags on top.
again as the Jags led 21-2 in the third quarter. It
dedication
After a Milford score
certainly rained more than I thought. We thought
of his senior
gave the Spartans
it (the rain) was going to let up a little bit so we
players, but
the 7-6 lead, the
could still get our throwing game but we had to
of the task
Jaguars responded
go to our ground game a little bit more, said
ahead of his
with a thirty-plus
Raycraft. Thankfully, we got enough points on the
team. The
yard touchdown run
board to get it done. This was a good way to end
foundation
from Bail. McInnis
the regular season.
of our team
connected with Joey
Monadnock continued to put up a
is this senior
Windham quarterback Brendan McInnis completes a pass
Frake for the twofight against Windham. After blocking
crew. They
despite Milfords defensive pressure on Saturday.
point conversion
a quick-kick punt attempt by Bail,
know that a
and the Windham
the Huskies scored to cut Windhams
lot of weight
lead, 14-7. The Jaguars led 14-10 at the half.
lead to 21-9 in the fourth quarter.
is on their shoulders. They took it personally
On the first play of the second half, Bail ran 71
Monadnock came ready to play.
when they were knocked out of the playoffs last
yards for a touchdown behind strong blocking
Its great for us to face a little bit of
year, said Raycraft. They are looking to redeem
from Windhams offensive line. Bail then caught
adversity and have our backs against
themselves. This is an outstanding group that any
a touchdown pass from McInnis midway through
the wall a little bit and not have that
coach would love to coach.
the third quarter. Junior Matt Shea ran in the two40-point lead and still battle through,
The Jaguars continued their journey towards
point conversion as Windham continued to build
said Raycraft. With 1:30 remaining in
postseason redemption on Saturday, November
on their lead, 28-10.
the game, McInnis earned a first down
8th, as they hosted South Conference rival Milford
Bail entered the end zone for the fourth time
with a quarterback keeper to seal the
High School in the first round of the NHIAA
in the game eight seconds into the fourth quarter.
victory.
Division II Championship Tournament.
Bails four-touchdown performance extended the
At halftime, the Jaguars
Milford came in swinging and our guys
Jaguars lead to 34-16. Its good to see him have a
celebrated its senior players and
responded. We got to show our true colors there
breakout game. Hes a captain; hes a leader. We
their families. After the victory,
in the second half. The kids responded to what
rally behind him and he took the team on his back
Raycraft was reflective of not
Milford had and were proud of them, said
today, said Raycraft. Thats big.
Midway through the fourth
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quarter, McInnis ran nearly
70 yards for a touchdown
Loam, Round Stone, Sand, Gravel, Bark Mulch
on a quarterback keeper for
Windhams final score of the
Pick up or Delivery
game as Windham defeated
Milford, 40-16, to advance
to the semifinal round of the
NHIAA Division II Championship
Tournament. Windham will host
Hollis-Brookline High School on
Saturday, Nov. 15.

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