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Volume 15 Number 19 December 2, 2016 12 Pages

Cost of Proposed
School Construction
Project Revealed

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members have revealed the estimated
cost of the proposed construction project to be put forth to voters
next March; the preliminary price tag coming in at $38.9 million.
Last years proposed construction project, which nearly passed
muster on Election Day, went to voters at a cost of $38,995,000.
Since the narrow defeat last March, members of the building
and grounds committee, a sub-committee of the school board,
have been working diligently on revising the proposal from earlier
this year. The committee has continued working with Banwell
Architects on the proposed alterations and additions to Golden
Brook Elementary School and Windham Middle School. On Nov.
29, members of the building and grounds committee brought forth
their estimated cost.
During the school board meeting that evening, building and
grounds committee Chairman Rob St. Laurent said he realizes
that the proposal being recommended looks a lot like last years
project, but that it is actually a much improved version. The
three-phase project is expected to take 26 months to complete,
as compared to three years for last springs proposal. We have
done our due diligence, St. Laurent said. We have a very good
plan to achieve this. The proposed project is stronger than its ever
been.
The proposal moving forward includes two options that
were initially considered as alternatives. The first option is a
500-square-foot stage and lighting at Golden Brook at a cost of
$360,000; the second a grass soccer field on top of the leach
bed behind Golden Brook School at a cost of $230,000. A third
alternative, an expansion of the proposed 7,000-square-foot
gymnasium at Golden Brook to 9,000 square feet, plus bleachers,
is not included in the main project, but will be sent to voters
through a separate warrant article with an estimated cost of
$547,000.
A lot of people have been working very hard to make this a
reality, St. Laurent said. Were being successful because weve
surrounded ourselves with professionals, he said. The proposal
has become more refined as weve gone along. It was noted that
the newest proposal is larger, but slightly less costly, despite an
extra years inflation.
continue to page 9 - School Construction Project

Proposed School
Budget Just Under
$50 Million
by Barbara OBrien
After not taking the proposed 2017-2018 Windham School
District budget up for discussion until the end of a very long
meeting, and after haranguing over the need for new lockers
at Windham Middle School for some 45 minutes, school
board members were finally able to agree on a number.
Earlier in the evening, Business Administrator William
Hickey, who took on the job last July, recommended
an operating budget of $50,103,691. That amount was
subsequently reduced to $50,025,311; after middle school
lockers (phase 2), security doors at Windham Center School
and fencing at one end of an athletic field at Windham High
School were removed from the budget proposal.
That wasnt the end of the cuts, however. At the urging
of school board member Ken Eyring, Superintendent
Richard Langlois, somewhat reluctantly agreed to remove
an additional $30,000 from the proposed operating budget.
Eyring wanted the budget proposal to come in at less than $50
million, noting the importance of voters perception.
As it stands now, the proposed 2017-2018 operating budget
totals $49,995,311. Although he did not detail where he
would take the additional $30,000 from, Langlois did say that
he would find the money someplace. Langlois had already
expressed frustration with the school boards long drawn-out
debate about the lockers, a problem that has existed and been
discussed repeatedly for several years. Langlois commented
on the importance of focusing on educational priorities and
making decisions.
Once next years proposed budget was whittled down by
$108,600 from what Hickey originally recommended, the
increase over the current years budget stands at about 3.5
percent. The approved budget for the 2016-2017 school
year totals $48,588,990. The 2016-2017 school budgets is
$1,406,321 less than that proposed for 2017-2018.
Options for dealing with the lockers, a situation which is
said to be dire, due to the condition of the old lockers, as
well as a likely insufficient number next year, and options for
installing security doors at Center School, are expected to be
on the agenda for the Tuesday, Dec. 13 school board meeting.
Public input will be taken.

Proposed Town
Budget Shows 4.58
Percent Increase
by Barbara OBrien
After months of working with department heads and other town
officials, Town Administrator David Sullivan unveiled the proposed
2017 town budget during the selectmens Nov. 21 board meeting.
Based on the current proposal, next years overall town budget
shows an increase of 4.58 percent ($632,465) over the current
2016 town budget.
Speaking of the proposed net 2017 town budget, which is all
inclusive of the operating budget, plus any special funds and
proposed warrant articles, Sullivan said, These are not likely to be
the final numbers. Selectmen and Sullivan will continue working
on budget numbers for the next several weeks. As proposed now,
the 2017 town budget totals $14,441,095. The 2016 town budget
totaled $13,808,630 (which was an increase of 3.16 percent or
$460,000 from 2015).
continue to page 9 - Town Budget

National Foundation for Women Legislators

Acknowledges Lynne Ober with an
Excellence Award

submitted by National Foundation for Women Legislators

The National Foundation for Women Legislators selected State
Representative Lynne Ober as a recipient of the 2016 Elected Women
of Excellence Award.
This award was created to identify women who have worked
tirelessly, often breaking down barriers
and overcoming obstacles that once
seemed insurmountable, to serve their
communities. These pacesetters have
engendered an environment where women
can now serve in public office and fight for
the issues they are passionate about.
The Women of Excellence winners
were honored at a ceremony at the Loews
Portofino Bay Hotel on Wednesday Nov.
16, during the 2016 Annual Conference in
Orlando, Fla.
Part of the spirit of NFWL is that we
take time to acknowledge the significant
accomplishments of the women around
us and we are delighted to recognize this
years honorees, remarked NFWL Chair
Delaware Representative Helene Keeley.
Representative Ober is very active in
her community as well as an excellent
legislator who is often called upon to help craft legislation that has
positive impacts across New Hampshire. This last session Ober
chaired one of the Drug Task Force committees.
Our goal was to not only join the fight against illegal drugs, but
to find a way to provide much more treatment for our residents, she
stated.

Ober also chaired the House committee that worked on refining

Drug Court legislation, which provides a treatment plan for addicts
(both alcohol and drug addicts) who have committed felonies
and will commit to getting sober, securing a job and becoming
productive citizens. She was able to work collaboratively with the
Senate as the bill was passed by the House,
immediately accepted by the Senate, and
become law.
As chairman of House Finance Division
I and vice chairman of House Finance, she
worked diligently to ensure that programs
were funded, including an additional $42
million for addiction recovery and mental
health treatment. Although that budget
was initially vetoed by the governor, the
legislature overrode that veto.
Ober is very responsive to her
constituents and works to help them find
good solutions to their issues, but she also
helps other representatives find solutions as
well. Known as a knowledgeable resource,
Ober is very detailed oriented and
understands that solutions need to resolve
all details.
I was honored and humbled by the
award, said Ober. I was fortunate in leading a great team for the
work we accomplished this past session. Writing good legislation is
definitely a team effort.
The winners were nominated by their colleagues and constituents
from their home states and then chosen by a distinguished panel of
NFWL members.

November was Grow a Beard

for a Good Cause at the Pelham Police
by Len Lathrop
department
For the fourth
members who
November the officers
have pledged to
of the Pelham Police
support the Child
Department have
Advocacy Center
grown beards, not
of Hillsborough
because they were
County to grow
cold, or wanted to
beards, mustaches
look stylish, but to
or goatees during
raise some money for
the month of
several causes that
November.
need their support.
This is the fourth
This year the total
year that Pelham
of $1,585 would be
Police have grown
going to the Child
facial hair for
Advocacy Center
different causes, the
of Hillsborough
first year it was for
County, a program
the Pelham Good
of the Granite State
Neighbor Fund.
Childrens Alliance.
Year two the money
The Hillsborough
went to the Pelham
program has two
Community Drug
centers serving
Coalition, and last
the county, one in
year they supported
Nashua and another
the needs of a
in Manchester. Both
fellow officer and
centers are accredited
his family as he
by the National
battled cancer.
Childrens Alliance.
While the
New Hampshires
timeframe this year
Child Advocacy
was shortened by
Centers support child
a few days, on
victims of physical
Saturday, some of
and sexual abuse,
the officers involved
From the left, MPO David DeRoche, MPO Ryan Donovan, MPO James Locke, Ptl. Jamie Huertas, Sgt.
as well as children
were at Scissors
Matthew Keenliside and, center, Master Barber Alex Prudhomme
who witness violent
Palace on Route
crimes. The
38 where owner
centers support
Alex Prudhomme, a
Staff photos by Len Lathrop
these children in
master barber, got everyone back
the early stages
to being clean shaven and treated
of criminal
each officer to a straight-edge
investigations by
shave.
offering forensic
Taking their turns in the historic
interview
1942 barber chair at Scissors
services and
Palace were Sgt. Matthew
by helping
Keenliside, MPO David DeRoche,
connect them
MPO Ryan Donovan, MPO James
to the important
Locke and Ptl. Jamie Huertas.
community
While most of the funds raised
resources.
came from the officers, they
To bring
wanted everyone to know that
awareness to
they are proud to support the great
the cause and
work of the CAC of Hillsborough
help increase
County, and wanted to thank
community
anyone who supported them in
support of CACs,
their efforts.
Pelham Police
Chief Joe Roark
Sgt. Matthew Keenliside receives an edge shave from Master Barber Alex Prudhomme.
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Treasuring Christmases Gone By

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Employee Appreciation is One

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by Barbara OBrien
When Windham Selectmen established
their goals for 2016, one of the top priorities
was enhancing employee appreciation and
strengthening professional development. In the
past several weeks, perhaps due to the time of the
year, the topic of employee appreciation came up
on multiple occasions.
An ongoing event, which will continue, is the
annual Employee Appreciation Lunch held each
December. During this event, award certificates,
length of service pins, and cash awards for
longevity are presented to deserving employees.
Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets expressed
concern that not all employees are able to attend
the luncheon, due to their specific duties; such
as members of the fire and police departments.
Desilets said he believes these employees should
be honored at some other time.
Selectman Jennifer Simmons said she wanted
to establish a program by which employees
and/or volunteers of the year are recognized;
preferably during the annual Town Deliberative
Session in February. Simmons said she would
like to see someone from the fire department,
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mall. Back then it was entirely outdoors.

My mother would bundle us up and make
sure we were warm. My father would give
each one of us money to go shopping for
Chanukah presents for one another. The
outdoor mall was a magnificent sight.
There were thousands of lights, glorious
giant ornaments, miles of fresh garland and
shoppers wearing Santa hats strolling under
the stars. There was a magnificent towering
tree that was beautifully decorated. My
father would point out the angel at the top
and say, Dont ever forget that you always
have a guardian angel watching over you.
The stores! The stores were dressed up
in their holiday finery. There was never a
question of what to buy. There was always
something to buy. It was making a choice
that was hard. A Jean Nate bath set for
mom. An Old Spice shaving set for dad. A
new pair of sewing scissors for grandma.
After we shopped, we would meet up
again under the big tree. I will never forget
the snow falling gently, the steam rising from
our cups of hot cocoa and the feeling of
safety and security I felt while standing by
that grand tree with my sisters hand in mine.
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Growing up in a Jewish household, we

celebrated Chanukah instead of Christmas.
As a young child, I looked forward to this
very special time of year. Chanukah does
not always fall on the same day every year,
as does Christmas. The date is determined
by the Hebrew calendar. But generally it
falls in December, and usually around the
same time as Christmas. In our family, we lit
the candles of the Menorah for eight nights.
My parents always had plenty of gifts for my
sisters and me to open each night. Believe
me when I tell you, we were spoiled rotten.
In my elementary school kids would
ask one another Are you Christmas or
Chanukah? There was never a feeling that
we must adhere to politically correct norms.
Kids were just curious. Our classroom and
school acknowledged both holidays equally.
In art class we drew pictures of reindeer as
well as dreidels.
Chanukah was in our home, but Christmas
was everywhere. Our neighbors across the
street, next door and around the corner all
had magnificent Christmas trees, decorations,
wreaths, food and sweets. Sure, we had
latkes (potato pancakes) and gelt (chocolate
coins), but my neighbors had what seemed
like thousands of sugar cookies, mountains
of fudge of all flavors, ribbon candy and my
favorite thing of all --candy canes.
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municipal employees selected on a yearly basis.

Town Administrator David Sullivan said that
employees of the year were chosen for many years
in the past, but none have been so honored in
the past several years. Sullivan said there havent
been any nominees for the award. Chairman
Desilets said he wanted to revitalize the
tradition. We need to have a public recognition
of employees who go above and beyond what
theyre expected to do, he said.
Sullivan will be collecting the names of both
employees and volunteers to be considered
for employee/volunteer of the year. Anyone
interested in making a suggestion should contact
Sullivan either by email or at 432-7732. Referring
to those who are deserving of recognition,
resident and videographer Barbara Coish said,
There are plenty of them out there!
Selectmen also plan to conduct an anonymous
employee satisfaction survey to obtain feedback
from employees on working conditions, etc.
The survey would be similar to one conducted
by the Windham School Board earlier this year.
The survey is expected to be distributed by the
end of 2016 and, then, to become an annual
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submitted by Presentation of
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Kieran Hummer, a sixth grader at the
Presentation of Mary Academy, takes helping the
homeless seriously. For the past five years, Kieran
has organized a drive for blankets, hats, mittens
and socks to be donated to the homeless in the
Hudson and Nashua area. He calls it Kierans
Kovers.
When Kieran was asked how he was inspired
to take on this project, he shared a story from
when he was younger. One time I was in New
York and saw homeless people on the street. I
wanted to buy them all blankets. I talked to my
mom about how I could help them, and we came
up with the idea to organize a drive. Kieran
created a flier that he distributes to all the local
schools in the area. This year has been Kierans
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items. The organizers at the Nashua Soup Kitchen
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Deputy Fire Chief Retiring

by Barbara OBrien
William Martineau, who has
served as Windhams deputy fire
chief for the past five years, will
be retiring from that position
effective Jan. 28.
Fire Chief Tom McPherson
made the announcement of
Martineaus upcoming retirement
on Nov. 28. McPherson said
that Windham Selectmen will
officially accept Martineaus
retirement during their next board
meeting on Monday, Dec. 5. In
the meantime, the search for
someone to fill the position has
already begun.
Deputy Martineau worked
diligently to improve upon
firefighters prevention programs
in our schools and work
more closely with the various
developers and business owners
to ensure safer buildings,
McPherson said. Bill has a great
rapport in the community, and I
know his shoes will be tough to
fill.

Superintendent Heads Initiative

for Global Educational Connection
by Barbara OBrien
Prior to accepting the job as the Windham School
Districts newest superintendent, Richard Langlois had
planned to participate in the
Global Educational Connection,
an event slated to be held in
Finland during the summer of
2017. Even though he wont be
attending that forum, Langlois
hopes to bring New Hampshire
into the mix, perhaps for the
following year.
According to Langlois,
a former superintendent in
Marlborough, Mass., New
Hampshire is the very last
state in the country that does
not participate in the Global
Educational Connection. As
a result, now that Langlois
works in New Hampshire, he
has volunteered to head up
the initiative to bring New
Hampshire into the fold.
Plans are to hold the 2018
Global Educational Connection
in Dublin, Ireland. Plans
are still in the early stages of
development, he said. Id like to attend and take students
with me, Langlois said of the 2018 forum. According to
Langlois, approximately 1,500 students across America
participate in the Global Educational Connection.
Langlois also said he wants to get a student exchange

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other European countries. Former school board member
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the sister city to Suzdal, Russia and
she would love to have students from
Suzdal and Windham participate in
an educational exchange program.
Suzdal is near and dear to my heart,
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20 trips to Suzdal since the inception
of the Sister City program. About eight
years ago, a group of
high school students
from Suzdal visited
Windham and stayed
at the homes of local
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for Windham,
scholarships would
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fundraising would be conducted to help
defray the cost of attending the overseas
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The Word Around Town...

Support the Pelham Good Neighbor Fund
47th Annual Christmas Drive

Letters to our Editor

Thanksgiving Spirit of Giving Much Appreciated

The Pelham Good Neighbor Fund Committee is asking for your support so that
we will be able to help individuals and families during Christmas with food, clothing
and toys for the children who live in Pelham. We are asking individuals, families,
businesses, organizations, schools, civic and church groups to be as generous as
possible. Volunteers will be accepting food and cash donations on Saturday and
Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at the Pelham Plaza.
If you would like to make a donation on line, please visit our website at www.
pelhamgoodneighborfund.org or you can make your check payable to the Pelham
Good Neighbor Fund, P.O. Box 953, Pelham, NH 03076. Your cash donation is tax
deductible since we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The committee also uses
the money collected during the drive to provide financial assistance 52 weeks a year for
food, heat, rent, electricity, and other household expenses for Pelham residents. Your
financial support would be greatly appreciated so we can help our Neighbors In Need.
If you need help during the holidays, please call one of the people listed below or
e-mail us at pgnfsponsorachild@live.com. If you would like to sponsor a child or
family for Christmas, please also call one of the people listed below or go to St. Patrick
Church to pick out a name tag(s): Jeanne DiRocco, (603) 635-2089; Brenda Blake,
(603) 339-0679; or Karen Fournier, (978) 319-8650. You can call Jeanne DiRocco
any time, Brenda Blake and Karen Fournier after 6 p.m. during the week and after
10:00am on the weekend. We need to hear from you no later than Wednesday, Dec.
7. Your call for help will be handled in strict confidence.
Frank Sullivan, President, Pelham Good Neighbor Fund

WHS Last Night has Openings

on the Planning Committee
We welcome parent volunteers that have students in any Windham High School
class. Information on the openings are available by contacting Laurie Liddy (Chair)
by e-mail Lliddy@windhamsd.org. These positions need to be filled by Jan. 6, 2017.
WHS Last Night has openings on the Planning Committee. The planning committee
is preparing for its sixth annual Senior Safe Night. Volunteers are needed to fill the
following positions: Financial Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, Raffle
Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator.
Laurie Liddy, Windham

The Womans Service Club of Windham Thanksgiving Families Project was

wonderful and special for many families to enjoy a delicious meal and joyful time!
The spirit of caring and giving was a collaborated effort with Womans Service Club of
Windham and Windham Helping Hands. Thank you to chairman Polly Chervincky
for her time and hard work in organizing our Thanksgiving Families Project. Thank
you to our members for their time and hard work. Thank you to American Post 109
for their generous donation.
Joining in the wonderful, community-wide effort were the Womans Service Club of
Windham, American Post 109, Windham Helping Hands, the four Windham Schools
and members of the Windham Fire Department. A special thank you to Donna
Markham, Facilities Coordinator of Searles School and Chapel, where Thanksgiving
Families baskets were set up.
Ruth Coole, Windham

So Proud of Those who Came

to the Polls to be Heard
Nov. 8 was a record-shattering day for polling places across New Hampshire and
I can say the same for District 19. I am so proud and excited to see so many of you
come out to the polls and have your voice heard.
Thank you for supporting my re-election bid to serve as your State Senator. I am
grateful to have the opportunity to represent our district in Concord and to serve
all of my constituents for the next two years. I would also like to congratulate our
many State Representatives who will be joining me in Concord and I look forward
to working with them toward a stronger, more vibrant District 19 and state of New
Hampshire.
With Republicans taking control of the Legislature and the Executive branch I
believe New Hampshire has a wonderful opportunity to keep our budget balanced,
cut taxes, and push for policies that will strengthen our economy and make us the best
destination for new businesses or businesses wishing to expand.
Lastly, I would like to thank my opponent, Kristi St. Laurent, for running a
campaign focused on the issues.
Once again, thank you all so much for your support and please do not hesitate to
contact my office with questions, concerns, or ideas and I hope to see you around the
District.
Happy holidays.
Senator Regina Birdsell, Hampstead

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best it could be, and usually I would tell those naysayers if they felt they could do better, go for it. Well, I nally had a person who took on that challenge, and
here is a very well-written opinion piece submitted by a reader who was surprised to nd that New England has grown on her.

Southern New Hampshire: A West Coast Perspective

by LaDonna Whetstone
Born and raised on the West Coast, I consider myself a proud West
Coaster. Ive lived in Oregon, Washington and California, and loved
them all. A year and a half ago, I found out I was being forced to
move to southern New Hampshire for two to three years. When I
thought of New England, I imagined every creepy film I had ever seen
set in the area. There was always an old creaking house, a cabin in
the woods surrounded by well-armed neighbors that might shoot my
dog if he barked too loud, or being snowed in and kept hostage by a
crazy woman that hobbles my leg when I try to escape.
I tried to think of the move as a long vacation, or a temporary
adventure, as opposed to two years of suffering. I looked up
sightseeing opportunities, read a guide on how to adjust to the East
Coast, and asked everyone I knew that had ever lived in the area
to give me advice. The two pieces of advice I received were that I
needed to dress in layers in the winter, and that people on the East
Coast were much less friendly than people on the West Coast. As a
person that owned 23 pairs of flip-flops, the idea of dressing in layers
did not appeal to me. But what I was most concerned with was the
lack of friendliness. One of the best parts of West Coast living is how
open people are, and how friendly everyone is, whether youre a local
or a visitor.
The move arrived and I tried to brace myself for my new life. I had
a game plan: I would be excessively friendly to strangers, trying to
spread some West Coast love. In the winter, I would crank my heat
up, and stay indoors, wearing my flip-flops around the house. I dug
a few old coats and my rain boots out of storage from my time in
Washington state, and arrived in New Hampshire.
The first few days here, I was surprised by the reception. I wasnt
getting the cold shoulder, but rather a warm handshake. People
werent dismissive of me because I was from the West Coast. They
offered me advice on how to survive the winter, shared their favorite
places to visit, and assured me that the East Coast would be okay, if I
gave it a chance. I arrived in the summer, and the humidity almost did
me in. Its disgusting. Everyone I saw asked me how I could survive
the summer in California when it was so often over 100 degrees. But
dry heat is much more bearable than wet heat. I would take 100
degree dry heat over 85 degree humidity any day of the year. Summer
did offer something for me: greenery. After living in a severe draught
for five years, it was wonderful to see so much green again. I was
shocked at the amount of water being wasted, though, and it took
several months to not be surprised and dismayed every time I passed
people washing their cars or watering their lawns in the heat of the
day. But from inside my air-conditioned house, I survived the summer.
Fall came, and I found the high point. The weather cooled to a
bearable temperature. The bugs disappeared. The leaves changed and
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small talk. But the people here were willing to talk if I initiated it, and most of the
time they would return my smile. I found several people who were always willing to
give me a tip on making it through the winter and local sites I needed to visit.
Winter came, and while I was looking forward to having a white Christmas that
never came (it had been years since I even had a cold Christmas), I was relieved that
the dreaded snowstorms everyone had mentioned from the prior winter were not
coming to New Hampshire. After the first snow, it was like a winter wonderland. I
have more pictures on my cell phone of snow than I know what to do with.
But within a day or two, the snow begins to take on a life of its own. Ice forms
everywhere underneath the snow. Brown snowbanks begin to pop up on every
corner. The only thing I got by complaining was an eye roll and the oft repeated, At
least you werent here last year, I couldnt even see over the snowbanks! Some new
friends came to my aid a few times. They taught me the correct way to shovel snow,
and taught me a bag of salt was a necessity for walkways. I followed the advice I had
been given prior to arriving, and dressed in layers. I survived my first New England
winter.
Spring, which is usually my favorite season, was much too short. Between the
pollen, the melting ice and the drastic temperature fluctuations, I spent most of the
spring with a stuffy nose and being under or over dressed. I began to get involved
with some of the local parks and recreation activities. I continued to meet new
people, and no longer felt surprised when I was warmly welcomed. I began to
sightsee, and marveled at the well-preserved historical sites.
By the time summer rolled around, I was ready for it. The air conditioner was
running, the bug spray was near the door, the citronella candle was on the porch, and
my familiar flip-flops enjoyed their triumphant return. I realized that almost every
house had a pool (I swear there are more swimming pools here than anywhere I lived
in California). My friends, every one of them having lived here their entire lives, told
me that even though the warm weather doesnt last very long, the people enjoy it
while its here. Attending the summer concerts on the village green, visiting the local
parks and eating a lot of barbecue helped the summer fly by.
Im now in the midst of my second New England fall. I enjoyed watching the
leaves change this year more than last year, and made a game of guessing when they
would turn and when they will fall. I cant believe Ive been here more than a year
already. When summer rolls around again, it may be time to return to the West Coast,
but my time here has been much more enjoyable than I had first imagined. I fell in
love with the people and began to see their lack of constant bantering with strangers
for what it was: A desire to live ones life and not to intrude on others. It wasnt the
cold shoulder I was getting, but rather the New Hampshire motto Live Free or Die.
The people will leave you to your life, and would like you to leave them to theirs. I
can respect that. Im confident that if I needed help, they would be there to assist me.
New Hampshire, youve got a lot to be proud of, and while you are certainly
different from the West Coast, youre an experience worth having. When I fly home
next year, Im sure Ill experience the end-of-vacation blues. Ill look back at the
pictures I took of the snow, the leaves, the crazy amount of pollen that coated my car,
the bug bites that somehow happened through my clothing, and Ill miss it here. Ill
miss the shoppers that look at me funny when they see my wide smile, the neighbor
that helped me when I locked my keys inside my house, and the friends Ive made.
Although the palm trees and wonderful weather should go a long way in lifting my
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Say Happy
Holidays?
I love Christmas and the holidays in
general. Ive said it before how much I love
the lights, music, snow, presents, and horrible
Christmas movies. My favorite thing just
might be the ugly Christmas sweaters. The
one thing that drives me absolutely insane is
when I hear people say that there is a War on
Christmas.
First and foremost, in America, there is no
War on Christmas. There is a war in Aleppo
where men, women, and children are being
blown up. No one has died because this year
Starbucks
winterthemed
cups are
only red.
People are
All About
dying in
Aleppo.
People
need to stop
using the
word war so nonchalantly and commonplace.
Its actually kind of disturbing. I assure
you, despite your little boycott, Starbucks
business isnt really hurting. You dont matter
that much and Starbucks doesnt care if you
personally dont buy their coffee. Im not
necessarily talking about this years Starbucks
cup design, but in recent years prior, it has
caused a huge uproar in America. God what
a great country we live in when we suffer
emotional distress from the design of a coffee
cup.
These people who think there is a War
on Christmas need to get behind another
crusade. Might I suggest preventing the
abuse of animals, volunteering at a shelter, or
running a Toys for Tots drive. Do something
productive and positive with your time
because inventing a war that doesnt exist
seems a bit unhealthy. Plus it may even get
you in the holiday spirit and you may find the
true meaning of Christmas. Lets be honest
in a country where about 70 percent of the
population identify as Christians, according to
a 2014 study by the Pew Research Center, not
sure who youre fighting.
Some people get really upset when
someone says Happy Holidays. Well, there
are multiple holidays that American Christians
tend to celebrate around this time such as
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. So
it would make sense instead of listing all of
them you kind of just sum it up in a two-word
phrase. I switch off from Merry Christmas
to Happy Holidays. If someone looks
like a die-hard Merry Christmas person,
I generally say Happy Holidays and then
argue with them for a solid 20 minutes about
why as we as a society should say Happy
Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. I
dont actually care, but Im relatively bored
with my life, and its the little things that make
life worth living.
People can wish me a happy whatever. I
dont care, Ill still say thank you and wish
them a happy whatever too. I do this because
Im not a ... (insert bad word here, please
be creative). Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
Holidays, whatever, I love the holidays. Any
day dedicated to a celebration and happiness
is ok with me.
That of course brings me to my next point.
I can understand if youre deeply religious
being a little aggravated that a holiday
dedicated to the birth of Christ has been
completely commercialized. Your point is
valid.
The other point I can see is when a
company tells their employers that they have
to say Happy Holidays. I think that this is
America and you can say whatever you want.
Of course you may say something that will get
you punched in the face, but you can still say
what you want.
Anyways, thats my argument for why
there is no War on Christmas. Its all in a
few peoples minds who are far out in the
field. Instead of joining the fight to protect
Christmas, use that pent-up energy to fight the
crowds at the mall while shopping for your
loved ones.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy
Kwanza, and to my War on Christmas
people a big old Happy Holidays to you.
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Pelham - Windham News | December 2, 2016 - 5

Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Friday, December 2
Sugar Detox: How to Cut Down on
Sugar and Learn about Sugar Alternatives
on Healthy, 1 to 2 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. Leave with knowledge and
recipes for sweets that dont use sugar. Healthy
refreshments will be served. Free and open to the
public.

2nd

Immunization Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Pelham Public

Library. Are you reading this? Then you need a flu
shot and so do your kids if they are over 6 months
old. Did you have chicken pox as a child? Then
you also need a shingles shot. Immunizations
for all ages: Flu, Shingles, Hep A & B, Shingles,
Tetanus, HIV and Hep C testing (confidential and
private).
Veteran Benefit Dinner! Public welcome!
Holiday Dinner! All proceeds benefit veterans
programs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner
served at 6 p.m. VFW Post located at 6 Main St.,
Pelham. Admission: $8 per adult; $5 per child
under 12. Lasagna, spaghetti, meatballs, salad,
coffee, tea, desserts, and more! Contact Dot and
Gene Carter at 635-7863 or visit our website at
www.pelhamweb.org/vfw. Sponsored by John
H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722 VFW and
Auxiliary, Pelham.
Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3
The Crossing Life Church will host its fourth
annual Christmas at the Crossing. Christmas at the
Crossing is our annual holiday celebration which
includes a 20-minute narrated winter wagon ride.
During the ride, participants will travel across our
45 acres of land decorated with lighted scenic
Christmas displays while hearing the story of
Christmas. Stop at one of our two bonfires for hot
cocoa and hot dogs, then warm up at our indoor
kids craft table, bake sale and pictures with St.
Nick. Christmas at the Crossing will run from 5
to 9 p.m. on both days, weather permitting, at our
church location, 125 North Lowell Rd., Windham.
The ride is free for all. There is a small fee for food
concessions.
Saturday, December 3
Windham High School will hold a
2016 FIRST LEGO League Animal Allies
Challenge from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tentative
Schedule: Opening Ceremony at 8:15 a.m.,
Championship Tournament from 4:15 to 5 p.m.,
Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m. Admission to the
FIRST LEGO League event is open to the public
and is free-of-charge.

3rd

St. Patrick Parish is hosting its annual Christmas

Craft Fair in the Parish Center at 12 Main St.,
Pelham. There will be many local crafters who
amaze us every year! We will also have food, a
Home Made Baked Goods Table, a coloring contest

and raffles. Join us from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and get

great gifts for your holiday shopping.
Girl Scout Daisy Troop 51985 invites you attend
the Tree Lighting and Mitten Collection event at
Windham Town Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. Anyone
attending is encouraged to donate new mittens or
gloves to benefit local families through Shepards
Pantry. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
The Windham Museum, located next to
Windham Town Hall, 3 North Lowell Rd., will be
hosting its annual Open House during the annual
Windham Christmas Tree Lighting from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4
Designed to put you totally in the
Christmas spirit, this years Holiday
Concert by the New Greeley Singers will
feature an array of familiar carols, traditional
Christmas songs, and even an excerpt from
Handels Messiah. Some of these are in wonderful
new arrangements that display their innate beauty
and depth of meaning. Todays concert will be held
at 4 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 3
Main St., Pelham. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for
children 2 to 12, and are available at the door or
from members in advance. Light refreshments will
be served after each concert. For more information,
call (978) 453-9982, e-mail ngsingers@gmail.com.
or visit www.newgreeleysingers.com . Dont miss
this opportunity to support a fine local community
chorus, hear some gorgeous choral music, and be
enriched with the full spirit and meaning of the
season!

4th

Sundays, December 4 & 11

Yoga for Families, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. Breathe in, breathe out, be
together! Join Checka Antifonario for a onehour family yoga workshop designed for parents,
caretakers and children ages 3 through 12. This
will be an accessible experience of movement,
connection and relaxation - a truly yogic
experience offered in the lighthearted spirit of
childhood! Expect a fun and vibrant yoga class
incorporating group activities, music and creativity,
along with a sweet time of calm, reflection and
rest If you have yoga mats, please bring them. $5
per family. Registration required.
Tuesday, December 6
Annual Hand Bell Choir Concert and
th
Refreshments., 7 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. Start your holiday season with a
concert by Pelhams own Hand Bell Choir
a tradition for over 20 years. Enjoy some hot
chocolate too.

8th

Thursday, December 8 thru Saturday,

December 10
Are you looking for something to do
this holiday season? Something fun for

the whole family? Go see the Pelham High School

Drama Club perform The Velveteen Rabbit! This
will be the first play performed in PHSs brand
new auditorium! Everyone is very excited and you
should be too! This is a great way to get into the
holiday spirit and have a good time! Performance
schedule: Dec. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec.
10 at 6 p.m. The tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for
students and children four and under are free!
Come and support the Pelham High drama club.
Bring the whole family for a spectacular night of
fun! Concessions will be sold by Pelham Highs
National English Honor Society. Hope you to see
you there!
Sunday, December 11 thru Saturday,
December 17
Second Annual Gingerbread Library
Contest. Nesmith Library Pick up a
registration form at the front desk, and drop
off your gingerbread masterpiece any time during
open hours. Prizes will be awarded to the most
creative and most festive. All ages! Free, open to
the public, and registration is required. Call 4327154 to register, or e-mail Sarah at swilliams@
nesmithlibrary.org with any questions.

1th

Wednesday, December 14
Quilling Workshop, 6 to 7:45 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Come learn this
little known paper craft from local expert
Leslie Kennedy. She is a member of the
North American Quilling Guild and has been
quilling since she was 4 years old. Quilling, also
known as paper filigree, is the art of curling and
shaping narrow strips of paper and laying them
on edge to form intricate filigree designs. The
process, which dates back to at least the 13th
Century, originated with religious orders who used
the gilded edges of old manuscripts to decorate
religious artifacts. It is believed the paper was
curled around the base of a quill (or feather),
hence the name quilling. Today, it is often used
in scrapbook layouts and on cards. Quilling also
makes beautiful tree ornaments and gift tags as well
as ornate paintings and free-standing sculptures.
Free ($5 tool available for purchase). Registration
required.

4th

Thursday, December 15
The third Annual Craft Club Holiday
Open House at the Nesmith Library
will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Come
experience a taste of the librarys Craft
Club! Drop in any time starting at 6 p.m. for an
evening of holiday adult coloring, homemade
ornaments, and more! Examples of our 2016
crafts will be on display. Come meet some new
friends, and enjoy a fun evening away from the
holiday rush. No crafting experience necessary.
Children 8-plus are welcome with an adult. Light
refreshments provided. Great for those looking to

5th

learn more about our fun, inclusive, educational

and free club! Free, open to the public, registration
is required. Call 432-7154 to register, or e-mail
Sarah at swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org with any
questions.
Wednesday, December 28
Winter Skywatch, 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Nesmith Library. The NH Astronomical
Society will be holding a winter skywatch.
We will start with a short program and
slideshow, which will explain the night sky and tell
us what we will be seeing outside. Then we will
grab our cookies and cocoa and head out to view
the stars, constellations, and planets. Astronomical
Society members will be bringing large telescopes.
Be sure to bundle up, as this will be an outdoor
event. All ages! Free, open to the public, and
registration is required. Call 432-7154 to register,
or e-mail Sarah at swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org
with any questions.

8th

Friday, December 30
Fifth Annual Teen Read-a-Thon at the
Nesmith Library. Looking for something
fun to do over the school vacation? Come
join us for fun, food, drinks and good
reading. The Nesmith Library is sponsoring a teen
Read-a-Thon to benefit the Shepherds Pantry on.
Teens age 12-19 can drop in anytime between
12 and 4 p.m. for a bite to eat and spend some
time reading to raise money for charity. Read
books, magazines, e-books, comics - anything you
want! Just Read! Stay for a half hour or the entire
four hours. Community service hours have been
approved for WHS students, so bring your forms
with you. No registration required. Participants are
asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food
items and/or cash donations. Community members
or businesses, sponsorships and donations are
still being accepted. If you would like to donate,
contact Sylvie Brikiatis.

0th

Friday, December 30
Game Night at the Nesmith Library from 5 to
8 p.m. Join us for a night of traditional board
games and strategic games for adults. Bring a
group, or come on your own. Snacks and drinks
will be served, and there will be a door prize! We
hope this will be the first of monthly game nights.
Ages 17-plus only. Free, open to the public, and
registration is required. Call 432-7154 to register,
or e-mail Sarah at swilliams@nesmithlibrary.org
with any questions.

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School District Deliberative Session Tentatively Set for Feb. 10

by Barbara OBrien
Windham School Board members, with the assistance of Business Administrator William Hickey and
Superintendent Richard Langlois, both of whom will be involved in their first school district deliberative
session in Windham have tentatively set Friday, Feb. 10 for the annual meeting. Deliberative sessions are
held in the auditorium of Windham High School and begin at 7 p.m.
For the past few years, the annual Town Deliberative Session has been held the following day,
beginning at 9 a.m. There was some discussion among school board members, recently, however, about
changing that schedule, as school board meetings typically run much longer than town meetings, making
for a very late night. It was anticipated that someone from the school district side of government would
speak with selectmen about the possible change.

The required school district budget hearing, as well as the hearing on any proposed bond issues, has
been slated for Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Windham High School. School board members approved
this date unanimously by a vote of 5 to 0. An alternative snow date has not yet been set for the budget
and bond hearings. The latest date that the budget and bond hearings could be held would by Jan. 17.
Selectmen have proposed holding the public hearing on the town operating budget and any proposed
warrant articles on Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Community Development Building; adjacent to town
hall. Meetings to discuss the proposed 2017 operating budget are set for Monday, Dec. 5; Monday, Dec.
12; and Monday, Dec. 19; all at 7 p.m. in the Community Development Building. The selectmen will
conduct their annual year-end meeting on Thursday, Dec. 29.

Get a Good Read Anytime

Nesmith Library Makes it Easy to Download Books

submitted by Nesmith Library Board of Trustees
Did you know ?
You can have a new book in your hand at any time, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week? You dont even need to visit the library. If you have a
smartphone, an iPad, or other reader device, and a valid Nesmith Library
card, you are ready to go. And its all free!
The Nesmith Library belongs to two consortiums, GMILCS (a dozen
libraries in southern NH) and NH Downloadable Books (libraries
throughout the state). These consortiums allow members to download e-Books and e-Audiobooks.
GMILCS has more than 5,300 e-Books and e-Audios in its collection. NH Downloadables has more than

16,000.
To get started, youll need an app: for GMILCS it would be the
CloudLibrary app, and for NH Downloadables, the Overdrive app. Both are
free.
Questions or problems with downloading? Call or visit the library and ask
for Nancy Vigezzi.
And, if you dont have a device, consider adding one to your wish list
for the holidays. Youll be unwrapping a whole new world of reading! One
more way Nesmith Library is helping you to Branch Out.

Police Impact Fees Being Returned to Developers

by Barbara OBrien
Windham Town Administrator David Sullivan informed selectmen that approximately $13,000 in impact
fees previously collected from developers were to be returned to those who had paid them in the first
place.
Sullivan explained that impact fees are required by state statute to be returned to those who paid them if
not used for allowable purposes within six years to the day of the time they were collected.

Sullivan said that impact fees must be used for growth-related expenses only and not for any kind of
routine maintenance or the replacement of existing equipment. Selectmen asked Sullivan to check with
Town Attorney Bernie Campbell for an opinion on exactly what the impact fees can and cannot be used
for; saying they wanted to know the explicit requirements. It is anticipated that the subject will be
discussed again at a future board meeting.

6 - December 2, 2016 | Pelham - Windham News

Pelham Residents are Vocal in their Support

of Polices CALEA Application
by Len Lathrop
The library at
Pelham Elementary
School was full as the
site assessors team
from the Commission
on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement
Agencies listened to
public input about
the Pelham Police
Department. This
public comment
was only one part
of the site visit that
the assessors were
doing; they also
examined all aspects
of the Pelham Police
Departments policies
Pelham Selectman Amy Spencer
and procedures,
management,
continue to address the drug issue in the town and
operations and support services.
how the department is involved in the activities of
On Monday evening, 18 people spoke to
the town.
the assessors from the CALEA team of Captain/
Steve Gagne with his daughter Kara brought
Division Commander Jacqui Boykin of Knightdale,
the room quiet as he shakily spoke about how
N.C., and Chief D. Jamey Mills of Milford, Ohio.
the Pelham Police had helped and guided his
The assessors made notes as the citizens spoke.
family during his daughters struggle with drugs.
Pelham community television broadcast the event,
He credit Officer TJ ODonnells strength and
and a recording will be sent to the CALEA team to
determination in working with his family when
be included in the evaluation documents.
they did not know what direction to turn. He
Those speaking included residents, town
mentioned that Kara is now four years sober and
officials, former school board members, and
drug free. Kara, in a very soft voice, said, They
members of neighboring police departments
helped save my life. I would not be standing here
including Hudson, Nashua and Manchester.
if not for the Pelham Police.
Pelham Razorbacks President Lou Longo was
Former school board member Rob Hardy talked
first to the microphone. He spoke about the
about working with the chief in the schools, and
department and stressed how the Pelham Police
how, when the DARE program was just getting
Department are trusted member of the community
underway, the school district did have funds for
who are there to help whenever they are needed,
the program that the chief found monies in his
both in police emergencies and community
budget to get the program started. He mentioned
events. Former State Representative and former
that any time the school needed any type of
Pelham Selectman Jean-Guy Bergeron rose next;
assistance from the department they were always
he spoke of the hiring of Chief Joe Roark and
there.
how the department has changed and how they
As the speaker list was coming to an end,

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Selectman Hal Lynde took to the mic,

speaking about the Pelham Drug Coalition
Committee and what an amazing part
of that project the police are and how
Pelham has a coordinated approach to
substance abuse, with one of the leaders
being SRO Officer Brian Kelly. Hal spoke
of his many years as a Pelham resident
and selectmen and how the department
has grown and become something he and
Pelham are very proud of.
The meeting ended with little fanfare
after everyone had spoken.
The commission will verify that the
state-of-art standards are being met by
the Pelham Police Department. This
is a voluntary process in order to gain
accreditation which is a highly prized
recognition of public safety professional

excellence.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments
about the Pelham Police Departments ability
to meet the standards for accreditation
are encouraged to write: Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA),
13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville,
VA 20155.
The Pelham Police Department has to comply
with 170 standards in order to gain accredited
status. This process has been very educational
and has allowed us to capitalize on the positive
aspects of our agency and it has brought forth a
great amount of improvements, said Chief Roark.
My officers work hard to achieve professional
excellence every day and having CALEA assess
our policies and performance will validate that by
examining all aspects of the department.

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Tis the Season: Expert Tips for Seamless Holiday Entertaining

(BPT) - As we gear up for the busy holiday season, a foolproof
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sit-down dinner or a glitzy cocktail party, you want to make sure the
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Interior designer and artistic advisor to LG STUDIO appliances,
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The key to minimizing stress during the holiday entertaining season is to keep things simple, and be as prepared as possible, Berkus
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enjoying themselves is the most important element of a good party.
Whether its the food, the dcor and anything in between, nothing
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Berkus shares his best holiday entertaining tips - from the festive to
the practical and, of course, always stylish.
Its OK to leave the cooking to someone else.
Dont let the fact that you dont like to cook stop you from throwing a festive holiday get together. Call your favorite neighborhood
restaurant and have them cater it. Decant the dishes on to beautiful
plates, platters and bowls. No one will know you ordered in!
Make sure your kitchen is ready.
Fact: the kitchen ends up becoming command central at any party.
Guests love to congregate there, despite your best efforts otherwise.
Embrace the fact that people will gather at your kitchen island, and

make it part of the party, whether its setting up a food or

drink station or adding in extra seating. Nothing feels more
familiar and welcoming than a kitchen, especially during the
holidays.
Its also important to make smart choices when it comes to
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having to open the door - so helpful when youre entertaining.
Guests can easily view and grab drink selections or a snack;
its the smart way to host.
Prep work is key.
Prepare as much as you can in advance. When you entertain, you want to be able to greet each and every guest
as they arrive, and be a part of the party. Have your holiday
cocktail already mixed and ready to go, the wine open and
the sparkling water set up at a bar where guests can help
themselves. Every horizontal space is an opportunity, so use trays,
side tables and your kitchen island to set up food stations. You want
your guests to feel at home.
Stick to a neutral color scheme.
People think they have to reach for traditional red and green
decor, but the truth is its much easier to work with a neutral palette. Use natural materials like woven baskets
and mats, and layer in metallic accents. Things
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Mix up the seating chart.
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who sits around them. Your goal is to have people get to know each
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(BPT) - The holidays are a special time
of year for everyone, but through the
eyes of a child, it can feel like pure
magic. Parents and caregivers looking to make this holiday extra special
should spend less time worrying about
trinkets under the tree, and instead, focus on spending quality time with their
families. To make this holiday the best
yet, consider these five festive ideas
for bonding and creating unforgettable
memories together.
Watch a favorite holiday movie together
From Frosty the Snowman to Rudolph
the Red Nose Reindeer - everyone has
a favorite holiday movie they remember from their childhood. This year,
relive those fond memories with your
child as you snuggle up on the couch
together. Dont forget to gather the
movie night essentials such as popcorn,
holiday cookies or a mug of hot chocolate topped with Hot
Cocoa & Cream PEEPS. Snap a picture of everyone together
and share the joy!
Organize a holiday scavenger hunt
Santas elves escaped the North Pole to have a little
mischief in the yard or in the house. Its up to you and your
child to find all the things on Santas scavenger hunt list.
Before kids wake, hide fun holiday items around for the
ultimate holiday scavenger hunt. A pine cone, candy cane,
star and red bulb are just a few examples of what you can
put on the list.
Bake with a cultural twist
Baking holiday cookies is a fantastic
tradition for kids and adults alike. This
year, in addition to your favorite recipes,
add a new one inspired by your cultural
heritage. Try Lebkuchen from Germany,
Melomakarona from Greece or Alfajores
from Argentina. A few minutes online and
youll find the perfect recipe to expand
your holiday cookie platter and help kids
delve into their family history.
Embrace the spirit of the season
The holidays are a wonderful time full
of wish lists and present exchanges.
This year, help kids understand the joy
of giving back by volunteering together.
Whether you buy presents for a family in
need, write holiday letters to the troops or

help at a homeless shelter, youre showing kids that it feels

just as good to give as it does to receive.
Plus, the experience will leave a positive
impact long after the holidays are over.
Make an ornament keepsake
Let childrens imaginations take flight
and embrace the spirit of the holiday
season by creating a special ornament
together. With a few simple supplies,
you can create a cute and customizable
ornament that will remind you of this
special project each year as you pull out
the decorations. Make a few extra and
let your child give them to grandparents,
teachers and friends.
Try this simple guide for fun and festive
Snow Globe Christmas Ornaments:
Supplies:

PEEPS Christmas marshmallow

shapes: Gingerbread Men, Trees, Snowmen or Reindeer

DIY ornaments

Tape with a holiday design

(washi tape)
Miniature seasonal props
Loose glitter snow
Hot glue
Popsicle sticks
Ribbon
Bells
Directions:
Best practice: Select which PEEPS you want to use in the
ornament, remove from packaging, and let sit overnight.
1. Start with one half of the ornament. (DIY ornaments
typically sold in a set of halves.)
2. To create a platform for the PEEPS to stand on, take a
Popsicle stick and cut it so it rests across the lower third of
the inside. Secure the stick using hot glue to the inside of
the ornament.
3. Prop your selected PEEPS shape on the Popsicle platform and secure with hot glue.
4. Add festive miniature props such as the mini-Christmas tree and candy cane shown above, secure with hot
glue.
5. Let the ornament stand for 10 minutes.
6. Add enough loose glitter snow to the finished half of
the ornament to hide the Popsicle stick.
7. Connect the front half of the ornament and carefully
secure with hot glue.
8. Add the tape with holiday design (washi tape) to cover
the seam of the ornament or add bells and ribbon to the
outside of the ornament.
Caution: glue gun can be extremely hot. Parents should
supervise at all times.

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School Construction Project- continued from front page

School Board Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller acknowledged
that the estimated cost is a frightening amount of money, but it
does represent a sorely needed project. Popovici-Muller also noted
that committee members are still fine-tuning the number. Its not
written in stone, yet, he said.
Architect Ingrid Nichols, who has been working with the
Windham School District for more than a year and a half, said, We
are thrilled at where we are. Weve added more space. Weve
added more programs; all at a lower cost. Nichols emphasized
that the proposed project is a full-district solution; one that
will relieve the overcrowding at all Windham schools. Weve
squeezed as much into the project as possible; at the best price
possible, Nichols said.
Superintendent Richard Langlois, who took on the top
administrative position in Windham this past July, said that one
of the reasons the process has gone so smoothly this year is that
it has been all inclusive, with all levels of the staff participating
in the planning. You have the best solution for everyone in this
proposal, Langlois said. It delivers everything needed. What
were proposing is right for the kids.
Its time to make this happen, School Board Vice-Chairman Rob
Breton added.
Its a very, very good deal for the town, Popovici-Muller
commented.
During the public input session of the discussion, former
custodian and Windham resident Bob Davis questioned whether
there is enough parking space provided in the proposal, noting that

the student population at Golden Brook could more than triple if

the project passes next March. Resident Cynthia Finn said she was
concerned about the elimination of the stage at Windham Middle
School; a platform that has not been used as a stage for several
years. Langlois explained that Windham Middle School students
would be sharing the new stage at Golden Brook School, which is
just down the hill. Resident Rich Amari, who has been involved in
school construction projects for several years, said, Weve never
had such a vetted out project as we do today. This is what this
school district needs to achieve 21st century learning.
School board members voted 5 to 0 to accept the
recommendations of the building and grounds committee,
including the stage and lighting and soccer field, and to move
forward with refining those plans. A second motion also passed,
approving the formulation of a warrant article calling for an
enlarged gymnasium (9,000 square feet) and bleachers, on the
contingency that the proposed construction plan is approved by
voters this coming spring. A 60 percent majority vote is required
for approval. The gymnasium expansion warrant article was
approved by a vote of 4 to 1. Voting in favor of putting forth the
separate warrant article were Chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller,
Vice-Chairman Rob Breton and school board members Dennis
Senibaldi and Ken Eyring. Voting against the gymnasium expansion
warrant article was school board member Tom Murray. Eyring said
that he was personally opposed to putting forth the warrant article
for a larger gymnasium, but wants to leave the decision up to the
voters.

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2 PART-TIME LABORER POSITION OPENINGS
The Pelham Highway Department has opening s for two (2) parttime seasonal laborers/equipment operators. The part-time laborer/equipment operators must have a CDL B drivers license with
air brake endorsement. These are 24 hour call positions. Prior
snowplowing experience is desired. Must be available 24 hours
daily during winter months. Experience in road maintenance to
include snow plowing and equipment operation (backhoe, chain
saw, compactor, and brush cutter) desired.
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a chainsaw, compactor and brush cutter are desired. For full
job descriptions, and employment application, please visit our
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submit an employment application with a copy of your CDL B
License and a certified copy of your drivers record (if applicable)
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No phone calls please. The Town of Pelham NH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Town Budget- continued from front page

According to Sullivan, a breakdown of the proposed 2017 town
budget shows an increase of $326,800 for the operating budget
(2.367 percent); an increase of $113,050 (.819%) for special articles;
and $192,615 (1.395%) for the capital expenditure budget proposal.
Special articles include trust funds and three union contracts (fire,
police and union municipal employees).
The major increases in the proposed 2017 operating budget
include the following:
Insurance (workers compensation) - $69,730;
State retirement - $69,680;
Health insurance - $54,930 (the past four years there has
been a premium holiday because of prior overpayment);
Non-Union wage increases (2%) - $51,410;
Position change in Human Resources to full-time - $42,140
(current part-time employee retiring next July);
Position change for bookkeeper to full-time - $35,840;
Police overtime - $28,990 (overtime budget has been
consistently overspent for several years);
STEP increases for longevity for all town departments $24,150;
Two signs for Emergency Management Complex (50% grant)
- $23,500;
Recreation department for sports fields - $15,000;
Solid waste department for demolition/construction and other

waste removal - $13,550;

Liability insurance - $12,810;
Administration expenses for storm water management and an
intern position - $12,500
Gear dryer for the fire department - $10,000;
Upgrade for scene lights for fire department on Engine 1 $8,200;
Police department for speed trailer/message board (50%
grant0 - $8,000
Protective vests for police officers (50% grant) $5,650;
Contracted services for fire department dispatch with Derry $5,000).
The increases in the proposed 2017 operating budget account
for 52 percent of the overall budget increase for next year.
Decreases in the proposed 2017 town operating budget include
-$9,000 for solid waste site improvements; -$17,405 for elections;
-$96,970 for general government maintenance; -$41,005 for other
combined minor decreases.
The police union contract accounts for an increase of $40,670
for 2017; the fire department union contract shows an increase of
$36,190; and the municipal employee union contact accounts for an
increase in 2017 of $11,190. Each of the proposed contracts, which
have been ratified by the unions and the selectmen, are for threeyear terms.

Twenty thousand dollars has been added to the proposed 2017

budget for the celebration of Windhams 275th anniversary. This
expense falls under Special/Trust Fund Articles.
Increases in the capital budget include a hike of $30,000 for
road improvements (up from $360,000); $180,000 for 20 percent
of the Greenway Trail Grant (although the grant of $720,000 was
not received); $100,000 for the Police Command Center; $85,715
for the second loan payment on the new fire engine; $85,000 for
improvements to the Nesmith Library; and $50,000 for replacing
the antiquated municipal phone system. The net overall increase in
the proposed capital budget is $192,615 (28% of the total budget
increase for 2017).
The largest portion of the proposed 2017 town budget is for public
safety, including fire and police (51.06%); followed by General
Government at 16.39 percent; Highways and Streets (8.34%);
Culture and Recreation (10.30%); Sanitation (5.80%); and Capital
Improvements, including debt and capital reserve funds (6.17%).
The least amount of the annual budget is spent for Welfare (.32%)
and Health and Human Services (.29%).
Selectmen will continue to discuss the proposed 2017 town
budget during their Monday evening meetings between now and
the end of December. A year-end selectmens meeting is slated
for Thursday, Dec. 29. These meetings, held at the Community
Development Building next to town hall, will be open to the public.

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their decision to not include the All About Me
column by Nicole. I have been waiting for you
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who came and did an awesome job blowing
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thumbs up! Serious note: Lets get rid of the
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solve problem(s). Honestly, I thought thumbs
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doing good, not for people who are frustrated or
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Thumbs up once more to Windham election

workers and volunteers for handling high volume
this year and pulling off our elections without a
hitch.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Democracy at

work here in America! Wow! What an awaken!

Thumbs down. Now we have a narcissistic,

compulsive, lying, corrupt, sex offender for a
President and a porn star for a First Lady. Make
America great again.

Thumbs up to Hillary Clinton for her amazing

concession speech. I am not a Hillary fan but her
speech was the epitome of grace, intelligence and

Thumbs down. Yo, Windham Football. Step

up to Division I. What are your players getting out
of this?

Thumbs down to the Trumpster. He is right.

The system is rigged. Time to re-enact a check up
on the voting system. Remember Florida?
Thumbs up. I thank and pray for my President
Obama and his family, for former Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton and her family. And now
I pray for our country and nation. The only
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Thumbs up. Sarcastic thumbs up to Pelham.
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Thumbs up for finally seeing Trumps tax
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Gateway Chosen as Name for New Road

by Barbara OBrien
Multiple suggestions were made on which moniker to attach to the
short stretch of road that runs behind Windhams McDonalds and
Klemms Mobil, just off Range Road. Following discussions during
two consecutive selectmens meetings, the one-third mile stretch
(Route 111A) that will lead to the new Park and Ride facility was
dubbed Gateway Road.
The decision was not reached without some controversy, however,
with some town officials feeling Gateway should be reserved for
some future more significant roadway, as that area of Windham has
been designated as the Gateway District.
Following the discussion the beginning of November, during which
approximately 10 names were considered, selectmen asked residents
to submit more suggestions. As a result, some one dozen additional
names were put forth, including: Klemms Way, MacKlemms
Road, Newtown Road, James Road, Nut field Road, Griffin Road,
Wentworth Road and Benning Road. Playhouse Road, Theatre
Road, Gateway Road, Austin Road, Rum Hill Road and Prendergast
Road were still on the short list from the first discussion. Some of
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interesting event from more than two centuries before. According
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groups of colonial people, inhabiting what later became Windham,
had a tradition of imbibing in rum when they had completed the
construction of a new building in the fledgling village. On one of
these occasions, as the tale is told, an entire wagon filled with barrels
of rum tipped over and the wooden barrels tumbled down the hill;
splitting open on their journey. Hence, the name Rum Hill. Its a
fun name, Pynn said, noting that its not unusual for towns to select
silly names for some of their roads. Pickpocket Road, in Exeter,
was one example cited.
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did he like the name referring to an alcoholic beverage. Fire Chief
Tom McPherson said he had no problem with the name, noting that
it was easy to pronounce and understand over the phone. I have no
issue with the name, McPherson said.
A motion was made by Selectman Roger Hohenberger to name
the short stretch of roadway Rum Hill Road. The motion failed,
however, by a vote of three opposed and only two in favor. Jennifer
Simmons and Roger Hohenberger voted in favor of Rum Hill
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Pelham~WindhamSports
Court Jesters Fool Around with Fans for Pelham Charity Event

Staff photos by Craig Smith

Pelham~WindhamSports
Court Jester Sky the Limit with an alley-oop dunk
Matt Miller lets
it fly from 3-point
range.

Court Jester Shane Woney interacts with fans at halftime.

Jesse Haarlander glides in for a layup.

the crowd cheering. Their play kept it close in the

first quarter, and the score was 10-16.
The second quarter began with an amazing shot
from Kelly OConnor from the Pelham Memorial
School. She took the shot facing away from
the basket and somehow made it in. The team
rallied around her, nearly taking the lead before
an unprompted Hokey-Pokey break took up the
second half of the second quarter. The fans came
onto the court as the clock ticked away, and the
Court Jesters led the dancing festivities by putting
their left foot in and even taking their left foot out,
just for good measure.
At half-time the Pelham High School
cheerleaders came out and did a routine, showing
off the skills that earned them second place in the
state and fifth in all of New England. The crowd
shared its approval with raucous cheers and then
the captain of the Jesters, Shane Woney (AKA
The Dribbling Machine), started a game with the
younger kids in the audience in which he tried
to trick them into dropping a ball. The final few
contestants were given a prize, and, once it was
over, the referee blew the whistle signaling a delay
of game that penalized the Jesters by giving the
Mighty Pythons an extra 28 points.
With the score now 45-22 the Mighty Pythons
saw victory on the horizon. They had kept the
game close up to that point, and, with a 23-point
lead, it seemed only a total team collapse could
let the Jesters catch up. It took a total of three
minutes before the score was 49-49. After that
the Court Jesters sent one of their players on break
every time they scored and eventually only the 4
foot 7 inch Tiffara Steward (AKA Small Wonder)
and Jamar Davis (AKA The Pharmacist) were left
to punish the Mighty Pythons with their lightningfast dribbling abilities and their graceful shooting

by Craig Smith
On Nov. 18, the Pelham High School
gymnasium hosted a quintet of very special guests
to play basketball in a bid to raise money for the
Boosters program that funds the development of
individual athletics and character building. These
five characters made themselves
right at home, chatting with
the younger members of the
audience with a jovial nature
that brought a smile to every
face. They called themselves
the Court Jesters and are
renowned across the country
for their ability to blend humor
and athletic talent. Much like
the Harlem Globetrotters, an
influence in the creation of the
Court Jesters, these athletes
are enigmas that possess as
much physical talent as they do
personality.
The Court Jesters opponents
for the evening would be the
Mighty Pythons, a collection
of local Pelham administrators
and teachers. The Pythons
were unfazed by the Jesters
pre-game antics, and, by the
time, the game started they
seemed locked in and ready to
beat the newcomers. Seemed
of course would have to be the
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did the same, giving his defenders their daily
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required they be scored on. The score would be
57-62 in favor of the Court Jesters and would go
up as high as 75-78 in the fourth quarter before
the referee began a conga line that danced to the
YMCA song. It would last the rest of the game
and the Mighty Pythons would be defeated in a
closely contested matchup.
The Court Jesters gave Pelham a great game,
some highlight plays and an opportunity for the
community to come together and rally around
positivity. Everyone involved had a great time
and the Court Jesters put on an incredibly
entertaining show full of jokes, one-liners and
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to see the game and likely inspired at least a few
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Bevens, Ratcliffe Earn a Spot in the Collegiate Ranks

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Sarah Ratcliffe signs her letter of intent surrounded by family.
by Craig Smith
The Pelham community is swelling with pride for two of its
prestigious athletes. Emily Bevens and Sarah Ratcliffe have both
signed on with their respective collegiate programs these last
few weeks, each having small ceremonies to commemorate the
occasion. Bevens and Ratcliffe are teammates on the field hockey
team that earned its way to the championship round this postseason,
and they were there to support one another as they took this
enormous leap into adulthood.
Bevens signed with Saint Anselm College to play field hockey,
a no brainer for the school after having such an electric year that
included Bevens scoring arguably the most crucial goal of the
year to put the team into the finals. Following her signing Bevens

Sarah Ratcliffe with Pelham High Schools Athletic Director Todd Kress

confessed that she was never sure that this moment would come.
It was only a couple of years ago that she became so passionate
about field hockey and was able to convert that love of the game
into mastering the craft. Her quick progress is a testament to how
intelligent and driven she has been throughout her high school
career that she was able to make an impact on the field and have it
be properly recognized by an outstanding collegiate organization.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell acknowledged Ratcliffes talent
on the softball field and offered her a substantial deal to come play
for them. During Ratcliffes signing the coaching staff regaled the
family with tales of Ratcliffes explosive hitting power and how the
window-destroying swing infected every opponent with fright during
each at bat. Her hard-nosed competitiveness and intelligent way of

Field hockey teammates Sarah Ratcliffe, left, and Emily Bevens

supported each other for their letter of intent signings.

thinking of the game was commended several times and her softspoken nature only added to the legend that she was a no-nonsense
competitor that always drove to win.
These two students are complete embodiments of what Pelham
strives to imbue in its students. High character, hard work and
sportsmanship are on display everywhere these two young women
go, on and off the field. To watch these young women move onto
the next chapter of adulthood will be difficult for the community as
their presence will be sorely missed next year. Until then, they will
cherish the final year with these two and look forward to when they
share their honorable values with the rest of the world.

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At left, Eighth
grade team, back
row, from left: Josh
Jones (Assistant),
Cole Flenniken,
Tommy McNeal,
Jeffrey Draper,
Braydan DeCotis,
Sam Gallant, Mike
Draper (Head),
and Sean Kane.
Front row kneeling:
Andrew Hayes,
Jon Krikorian,
Connor Matthews,
and Rocky Heres.
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Sixth grade team, back row from left: Craig Dempsey

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Dylan Jacobs. Front row kneeling: Ryan Husson,
George Fortin, Beau Freedman, Evan Logue, Max
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Bow).
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divisions and two weekends, with Windham teams going a
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lot of fun win or lose.
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