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by Barbara O’BrienThis past weekend, Corey Lewandowski, national campaign

manager for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump,made a quick trip home to Windham to attend the annual town-sponsored “Daddy/Daughter Dance” at Castleton.

According to long-time friend and Republican politicaladvocate Bruce Breton, Lewandowski flew back to NewHampshire on April 1, just in time to escort his young daughterto that evening’s event. “The dance is very popular here intown,” Breton said. “Corey had asked Cheryl Haas (RecreationCoordinator) to reserve him tickets several months ago,” Bretonsaid. Breton, who served as one of the chaperones for the dance,is also one o f Windham’s five selectmen, now in his second yearof a three-year term.

School board member Tom Murray also attended the Daddy/ Daughter Dance with his youngest daughter. Referring toLewandowski’s attendance at the dance, Murray said, “That

just shows you howimportant the dancewas to him and hisdaughter.

“He’s a stand-upfamily man in mybook,” Murray added.“Anytime I haveever talked to himhe has been a niceguy,” Murray said.“We all had a lot of

fun at the dance.”Lewandowski and hiswife have four youngchildren. They havelived in Windham forabout 15 years.

According toBreton, Lewandowskiflew back toWisconsin to rejointhe Trump campaignin the early morninghours of April 2.The Wisconsin Primary Election was slated for three days later.“Corey is on the road so much of the time,” Breton commented.“It was just great that he was able to get home to visit, even for alittle while.”

Breton also remarked that there had initially been someconcern about Lewandowski being at the dance, due to hisassociation with Trump and also recent allegations that heassaulted a reporter in Florida. Breton said that Windham Police

Chief Gerald Lewis had been notified of Lewandowski’s plansin advance of the dance. “There were no problems with thenational press showing up at the event, however,” Breton noted.“Thankfully, it was just a great night for a lot of Windham dadsand their daughters.”

“Corey has been a great friend of mine for years,” Bretonsaid, recalling that the two of them first met about 12 years ago.Breton, who underwent extensive heart surgery several years ago,commented that Lewandowski had visited him at the hospitalon several occasions during his ordeal, and had also been therewhen Breton’s parents experienced health problems. “Corey isone of the hardest-working, dedicated, nicest people you couldever meet,” Breton said. “He’s simply an outstanding guy.”

Lewandowski has been a New Hampshire-based activist forthe past 20 years. He is the former New Hampshire Directorof Americans for Prosperity, a position that was followed by hisbeing named as the East Coast Regional Director of Americansfor Prosperity. More recently he served as the director of nationalvoter registration for the organization. In 2012, Lewandowskiran unsuccessfully as Windham’s town treasurer, losing to long-term town treasurer Bob Skinner. He and Breton were also

successfully involved in an endeavor to acquire lower costinsurance premiums for the Town of Windham.

Breton said that he and Lewandowski still talk on the phoneonce or twice a week. When asked if they discuss the simple

assault chargebroughtagainstLewandowski,Breton saidthey reallydon’t talkabout it. “We

just focuson gettingMr. Trumpnominated asthe Republicancandidate forpresident,”Bretonsaid. As for

the chargeitself, Bretoncommented.“I think it’s

just muchado aboutnothing.”

Trump andLewandowskimet at a NewHampshireforum entitled“The Freedom

Summit” in April of 2014. Breton, who also attended the event,said it was held at the Yard Restaurant. Trump had been a guestspeaker.

The simple battery charge against Lewandowski, 42, was

A Brief Visit Home as Allegations Swirl

Trump’s NationalCampaign Manager

Returns to Windham

by Len LathropThe sun rose

as membersof the FirstCongregationalChurch ofPelhamworshiped atthe Harris’Pelham Inn onEaster morning.As has becomethe traditionof the parishunder the

leadership ofReverend BillFerguson, thefaithful metaround 6:30a.m. to celebrate the good news that Jesus Christ is raised from thedead.

The Harris family invited the congregation to use their overlookfor the worship service. The room with walls of windows and fire in

the fireplace offered arefuge for the youngpeople of the church tolead the service on oneof the most holy daysof the Christen faith.

With Easter Sundayarriving earlier thanusual this yearon March 27,this is basedon a decision

made a verylong timeago in 325A.D. at theFirst Councilof Nicaea, agathering ofbishops. Theystipulated thatEaster shouldalways becelebratedon the firstSunday afterthe PaschalFull Moon,which is thefirst full moonof the spring

equinox, whennight and dayare exactly thesame length. Theearliest Eastercan possiblyfall is March22, though thisis very rare -occurring mostrecently in 1818and the next in2285. The nextearliest date isMarch 23, as

it was in 2008- this will nothappen againuntil 2160. Thelatest date Easter

can occur is April 25, which last occurred in 1943 and will nextoccur in 2038.

Leading the service this Easter Sunrise Service was MelissaMolettieri with the call to worship, Cullen Michaud who offered theprayer of invocation followed by Sam Blanchard and Angela Gettywith readings from the Scripture, while Rev. Ferguson offered themessage. Diana Sauer led the unison prayer and Sarah Hartz gavethe benediction.

The sun had risen as the fellowship enjoyed coffee and donutsbefore leaving the Harris’ Pelham Inn.

The Cross is Empty; the Stone is Rolled - Alleluia, Jesus is Risen

U.S. statistics for 1916 show that Woodrow Wilson and ThomasR. Marshall were president and vice president respectively; thepopulation was 101,961,000; the Easter Rebellion in Ireland wasput down by British troops; the cost of a first-class stamp was 2cents; and the 20th Boston Marathon was won by Arthur Roth ofMassachusetts with a time of 2:27:16.4. And then came Mary.

Pelham resident Mary (Kaupinis) Tomaski was born on April 4,1916. In her early years, Mary lived in Methuen, Mass., attendedSearles High School, worked at Sears business offices and thenreturned to school for further training in business. Next, she wenton to New York to work for the government during World War II and

then in Boston in 1942 where she handled transportation logistics forthe soldiers, making sure they arrived at the correct military camp.

Mary married and had one child, Linda, who she lives with inan in-law apartment. Although she needs some assistance withhousehold chores, she still maintains a fierce independence andinsists on making her own bed daily. She enjoys crossword puzzles

and feeding the birds outside. Mary loves her cat, Manny, and isoften seen taking small walks outside with him.

Congratulations, Mary, you are truly blessed. You have 10 decadesof great memories to cherish. Happy 100th birthday!

Look who Turned 100Pelham’s Mary Tomaski Celebrates the Century Mark

Corey Lewandowski, a resident of Windham, andDonald Trump‘s national campaign manager,

recently took time off from campaigning toescort his daughter to the town’s annual Daddy/

Daughter Dance at Castleton.

It is 6:40 a.m. and the sun begins its climb to celebrate one of the most importantdays of the Christian faith.

e parishioners of the First Congregational Church of Pelham assemble on Easter Sunday.

Mary Tomaski holds a baby goat born just one week ago. Manny and Mary enjoy some quiet time together.

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p h o t o s

Angela Getty does a reading.

Staff photos by Len Lathrop

Corey Lewandowski, far left, with presidential candidateDonald Trump and Windham Selectman Bruce Breton

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State Denies Windham Charter School Applicationby Barbara O’Brien

After three trips to Concord to appear before the New Hampshire

State Board of Education, an application for a proposed charterschool in the Town of Windham was denied.

On Thursday, March 24, representatives of Windham’s non-profitFoundation for Student Achievement met, for perhaps a final time,with members of the State Board of Education. During the twoprevious sessions with the State Board of Education, no decisionwas made and foundation members had been encouraged toclarify curriculum issues, then to return for a follow-up evaluationof the application. During the most recent get-together, however,the state’s emphasis seemed to focus more on funding for specialeducation students, as well as an alleged lack of counseling forstudents and professional development for teachers. The latestdiscussion with state board members was based on a three-yearbudget plan for “Windham Academy,” a proposed charter school;initially slated to encompass kindergarten through fourth grade, withplans to expand in the future.

The State Board of Education members voting against the proposedcharter school application for Windham Academy included BillDuncan, Emma Rous & Helen Honorow. Board members voting insupport of the charter school application were Chairman Tom Raffio,Cindy Chagnon and Gary Groleau. Gregory O’Dell abstained from

voting. Since the vote resulted in a 3 to 3 to 1 tie, the charter schoolapplication was denied. Reportedly, O’Dell’s term expired this past

January, so there was some uncertainty as to why he was even sittingon the board in March. The New Hampshire Board of Educationis appointed by the sitting governor and approved by the executivecouncil.

Board of Education Chairman Raffio said he was impressed withthe proposed charter school and the successful background of thepeople who had formulated it; citing what was described as aninnovative curriculum. Raffio also noted what he felt was strongcommunity support for the concept of a charter school in Windham.After the March 24 vote was taken, Raffio encouraged membersof the Foundation for Student Achievement to return with anotherapplication next January.

State Board of Education member Emma Rous said she votedagainst the charter school application because she was concernedabout the lack of educators among those who comprised thefoundation membership.

Following the session last month, Foundation for StudentAchievement representative Jim Fricchione, who led the presentationbefore the state board, was disappointed in the decision, stating thatthe foundation had done everything it had been asked to do when arequest for additional details was made back in February. Changes

that had been requested involved adjusting curriculumpriorities by altering a STEM-based curriculum (Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and putting moreemphasis on art, thereby creating a STEAM-based curriculum(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics).

Windham resident and special education attorney AndreaAlexander, who has been working with the Foundationfor Student Achievement in recent months, was likewiseunhappy with the state board’s lack of support for “WindhamAcademy.” Alexander said she believes that certain membersof the State Board of Education are dead-set against approvingany charter school application and that the foundation willnever get the backing it needs at the State level. Alexanderalso said she doesn’t plan to continue working on the charterschool proposal.

Alexander does continue to support the charter schoolconcept, however, stating, on social media, that, “I’m fromout West; (where) people love charter schools . There’s aclimate (out West) which supports innovation, rather than amindset to fight anything new. I assume it’s a vocal minority(in New Hampshire), but for the life of me, I can’t understand

the logic of shooting down someone else’s decision to havetheir children educated at a lower cost to taxpayers.” “I wasn’t

associated with the previouseffort to get a district modelcharter school, but looking at(Windham having) the highestpaid teachers in the State, theovercrowding, the huge costto build more space, and theridiculously cheap price tagfor each student at a charterschool,” Alexander continued,

“(I think) Windham blew that opportunity.”“The school board voted it down, so the citizens never got the

chance to save money and support school choice,” Alexandersaid. “If you think choice is a good thing; if you think saving taxdollars is a good thing; if you think innovation is a good thing, ifyou think competition is a good thing; if you recognize childrendon’t all flourish in one type of environment; if you think for yourselfand not simply regurgitate the tired union-party lines, than youshould embrace charter schools,” Alexander said. “The children ofprivileged and ambitious parents will have a myriad of opportunitiesto get ahead in this world; we’ll make sure of it,” she stated. “Whatwe lost here was the chance to make those opportunities available toall elementary kids within this region,” she concluded.

A charter school in Windham first came to light more than twoyears ago, when a now defunct non-profit organization, entitled theEducation Council Foundation, came before the Windham SchoolBoard and failed to win sufficient support. Education CouncilFoundation members also met with representatives from the StateDepartment of Education concerning a proposed charter schoollocation on Ledge Road, a building owned by one of the originalfoundation’s directors, Tom Murray. Murray was not a school boardmember at the time, but was subsequently elected to the WindhamSchool Board in March of 2015. Murray’s name is not on the list

of directors for the more recently formed Foundation for StudentAchievement.

“I’m disappointed to hear the news that the Windham Academy’sapplication for a State Charter School was denied,” Murray said thispast week. “It’s difficult to comprehend how the New HampshireDepartment of Education could deny a charter application that wasmodeled after the enormously successful Academy of Science andDesign charter school in Nashua, especially since it is amongst thehighest ranking middle schools and high schools in the state.

“While I am a big supporter of public education, I understand thatone size does not always meet the needs of every child,” Murraycontinued. “This is why school choice and parental rights to directtheir children’s education is so important.” “The New HampshireDepartment of Education made a poor decision regarding theeducational opportunities that could have been realized for ourcommunity.”

School board member and former Chairman Ken Eyring wasalso on the roster for the original non-profit foundation, but doesnot appear on the board of directors for the newer Foundation forStudent Achievement. Eyring has said, in the past, that he is notinvolved in the current process. A recent request to Eyring for

comment on last month’s application denial was not answered.When asked for his opinion of the recent application denial,

current Windham School Board Chairman Daniel Popovici-Mullersaid, “Sorry, but I did not follow the charter school developmentsclose enough to have a comment on the matter.”

The original concept, which asked for local funding for thecharter school project, was also not approved, either at the schooldistrict or the state level, due to what were said to be deficits in theproposed curriculum plans. The initial failure to gain approval for acharter took place in late 2014. The newer application involves theso-called “State Model” and does not require local school districtapproval for a charter.

submitted by Pelham FireDepartment

Pelham Dispatch Centerreceived a call from anAppaloosa Drive neighbor atapproximately 6:15 p.m. onMonday, March 28 to reporta garage. Pelham Engine 4responded to the residence withfour personnel.

Upon arrival, heavy firewas noted at the rear of theattached garage. A fire attackwas made on the garage withthree firefighters operating twoseparate hose lines. Due tolimited manpower and limitedavailable water resources,firefighters performed to the best of their abilities.The fire ultimately burned into the main portion ofthe home causing significant damage to the roof.A cat was rescued from the residence and tendedto by firefighters on scene and transported to alocal veterinary emergency department.

Mutual aid was provided by the Windham,Hudson, Nashua, Salem, Londonderry and

Derry, and Dracut, Methuen and Lowell, Mass.,departments. All firefighters on scene workedtirelessly to bring the fire under control. Thehome suffered significant fire, smoke and waterdamage. Residents were displaced and assistedby the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.


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School Board Gets Legal Training on Rules and Responsibilitiesby Barbara O’Brien

Most likely as a result of some very vocal and publicdisagreements among school board members, especially during thepast year or so, the five sitting members of the Windham SchoolBoard were “treated” to some training by Attorney Michael Elwell.

Elwell met with school board members during their March 29meeting, at the request of Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy.McCoy is continuing as the interim superintendent through June 30of this year, after which the job will be assumed by Richard Langlois,currently the superintendent in Marlborough, Mass.

There was no change in school board members as the result ofthe school district election on March 8. Only one position was upfor election; the seat held by Dennis Senibaldi, who won re-electionagainst newcomer Eileen Mashimo by a significant majority. Inaddition to Senibaldi, the board is comprised of Chairman DanielPopovici-Muller; in his second year on the board, Vice-ChairmanRob Breton; in his third year on the board, Ken Eyring; also in histhird year of a three-year term, and Tom Murray; in his second yearon the board.

Elwell said he was asked to address the rules and responsibilitiesof school board members, explaining that there are two roles to beperformed by a school board in New Hampshire. The first role is alegislative one; the second Elwell described as “quasi-judicial.”

Legislative duties include making policies, setting schooldistrict goals and preparing annual operating budgets. The quasi-

judicial responsibilities include making decisions regarding therights of individuals within the school district, following thedue consideration of any evidence presented; acting on anyrecommendations made by the superintendent of schools; actingon the dismissal or non-continuation of employment of contractedemployees; and making a decision on the suspension of a studentfor longer than 10 days or the expulsion of a student. School boardmembers may also hear evidence regarding any hardships regardinga certain student.

According to Elwell, the school board may delegate thesuperintendent to dismiss any non-contracted employee, withoutfirst taking a vote of the school board. This would not be allowablefor contracted employees.

Elwell also spoke about the rules regarding a school boardmember being disqualified from voting. A board member may

not vote on an issue if he or she has a direct personal or financialinterest in the result of the vote. A school board member wouldalso be unable to cast a vote if he or she has pre-judged any quasi-

judicial matter that might be under consideration. “Unbiaseddecision-making,” is required, Elwell explained. However, theWindham School District has an even higher standard regardingthis policy, than the state does, Elwell noted. “Even if there is aperception of conflict of interest” the school board member mustabstain from voting, he added. If a school board member does havea conflict of interest and still participates in a vote, the result of thatvote can be overturned, but only if the member with the conflict isthe deciding vote on the matter.

Elwell also reminded school board members that state law (RSA671:18) requires that a person becomes disqualified immediatelyif he or she ceases to be a Windham resident or registered voter orbecomes a salaried employee of the Windham School District. Amember of the school board also cannot concurrently hold the jobof school district treasurer or deputy treasurer.

Elwell also emphasized the importance of the school board actingtogether as a single entity. “If one of you acts alone, and not as aboard member, it can cause personal liability,” he said. The example

Elwell gave was what could happen if one school board membersigned a contract without the knowledge or agreement of the otherboard members.

Reasons why school board members can be removed fromtheir elected positions include sexually harassing a school districtemployee, disclosing confidential information to the public orpublically criticizing a school district employee. “School boardmembers are held to a very high standard,” Elwell said. Courts donot like to remove a school board member from office, but they havedone so, Elwell commented.

Making reference to the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA91:A), Elwell said, “The public has to understand they’re not goingto know everything the school board knows,” he said. “The boardshould decide as a board, in non-public session, what information isto be disclosed to the public … and what won’t.”

The Windham School Board was recently involved in a situationwhere the public was demanding to know the results of a vote takenin non-public session regarding the hiring of a new superintendent.Although the school board had decided originally not to reveal the

vote, members did change their minds and the information wasdivulged a few weeks later.

Popovici-Muller said he feels this process is a slippery slope,adding that he is concerned that a line might be crossed thatshouldn’t be if school boardmembers decide to revealthe reasons why they cast aparticular vote. Breton saidhe feels any public commenton a vote should be limited tosaying, “We felt it was in the bestinterest of the school district.”Senibaldi disagreed to someextent on what could be saidby an individual school boardmember. “As board members,we are still entitled to expressour own opinions, as long aswe don’t disclose confidential

information,” Senibaldicommented. “It’s always safe tosay ‘I can’t comment,’” Popovici-Muller retorted. “We need to beprudent!”

“When in doubt, don’t let itpast your lips,” Elwell urged … atleast not without consulting thefull school board first.

Elwell’s final piece of advicefor the evening was, “It’s apractical impossibility for anyschool board member to know

every single thing that is going on in the school district. Let theschool distric t employees do their jobs,” he said. “That’s why theywere hired.”

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Pelham Parks and Recreation holds itsannual Easter egg hunt at the Village

Green, Saturday, March 26. Large crowds gather to collect eggs, jump in the bouncy

house and meet the Easter Bunny.

ree children pose with the Easter Bunny before the egg hunt begins.Children jump in the bouncy houses at the Easter egg hunt.

e children flock onto the field to grab as many eggs as they can.

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There are so many TV shows about theApocalypse and life after a cataclysmicevent. We are a society obsessed withthe end of the world or the end of life aswe know it. All the younger generationsthink they can survive any type ofcatastrophic event. Unfortunately,they’re wrong. The younger generationswould be the first to go, and the oldtimers will be the ones to stick it out thelongest and here’s why:

There would be no Google. If I don’tknow what something is or how to dosomething I either look it up on Google

or I YouTube it. I don’t know any usefulsurvival skills. I’ve never been in anysituation where I could just call someoneto bail me out of whatever mess I am in.

I don’t know how to kill, skin andproperly cook an animal, nor do I knowtoo many people my age who do. Isuppose more people up North or inrural areas would know more about thatsort of thing. I would have to look it upon the internet. Let’s be honest, I’m notthe type of person that would kill, skinand cook an animal. I have nothingagainst hunting or eating meat. That justseems like a lot of gross work and I don’tcook. If I can’t microwave my meal, Iwon’t be eating.

There would be no GPS or MapQuest.I get lost even with the male Australianvoice on my phone trying to successfullyguide me to my destination. At least

with GPS I have a fighting chance

to eventually arrive at my desireddestination. I can’t read an old-fashioned printed map. Who readsmaps anymore? It doesn’t even tell youwhere you are. You have to search for

it. Finding where I am would be likefinding Waldo only harder.

There would be no weather forecast.If there’s a massive storm comingyour way, typically the weathermancan warn people a few days ahead oftime, so that they can either evacuate

or make the necessary preparations tosurvive the storm. My bones don’t startto ache when there’s a massive stormcoming. I wouldn’t be able to predictthe weather until golf ball-sized hailwas pelting me on my head and 80 mphwinds were blowing me over.

No instant notifications. Thebeauty with today’s technology is thatif Indonesia gets hit with a massiveearthquake, I can find out about it whiletheir ground is still shaking throughTwitter and donate to a GoFundMe page.If someone got murdered on my street,

unless I saw or heard it, I would have noidea. There is no Twitter or an updatednews website telling me what’s going onin the world. I would have to find outthe old-fashioned way. I would eitherhave to wait to read tomorrow’s paper,or, if the world as we know it was reallygone, I’d have to hear it from anotherperson, through the grapevine.

No phones. People would have totalk face to face. There would be notexting, tweeting, e-mailing, messaging,etc. Maybe people could send letters,but I don’t know how to mail a letter,and I wouldn’t even be able to Googleit. There would be no using phonesto distract ourselves from potentiallyawkward situations or when theconversation is at a lull. It would betragic. We would have to revert backto the old ways of communicating,

and I just don’t know how the younger

generations would be able to adjust.No entertainment. I don’t think living

in a post-apocalyptic world is going tobe as exciting as everyone thinks. I thinkit will be very boring. There will be less

people and probably no modern-dayconveniences or luxuries. I’m addictedto TV. I love TV shows and I love movies,and it would be really hard for me to goeven a week without looking at any typeof screen. There would be no cat videos.Can people survive in a world wherethere are no cat videos? I just don’tknow. I would probably go throughwithdrawals. What would I do withoutplaying Words With Friends every day?Engage in a board game of Scrabble withreal people face to face? I don’t think so.I also feel like there’s a lot of running. Inthe Walking Dead they’re always runningfrom the zombies. I hate running.

My generation and youngergenerations are soft; we’re cry babies. It’snot our fault, it’s our parents and otheradults’ fault. They made us soft. Wegrew up soft. They should have thrown

us in a wilderness survival camp to teachus how to survive. Instead we talk aboutand analyze our emotions and behaviors.We learn how to not offend people.That’s not going to help us survive. Thatdoesn’t help us with anything. Theyshould have taught us how to build afire or skin an animal. According toDarwinism only the strongest survive,and we have evolved into scrawny, tech-savvy hipsters.

The older generations are harder andpossess more knowledge about survivingpast the technology era. Technology isall we know. It doesn’t matter how manypost-apocalyptic movies and TV showswe watch, all of the younger generationswill be the first to go when life endsas we know it. While we still havethe internet, tell me what you think [email protected].

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Windham School BoardChanging of the Guard

Te Chairman of the School Board not onlyfunctions as a school board member but in concert withthe Superintendent, is responsible for the preparationof the agenda. He is also responsible for moving thatagenda forward and is held accountable for driving thecompletion of school board goals over the cou rse of histerm. Along with the Vice-Chairman, his leadershipcan determine the ultimate success of the School Board.Over the past year, the current School Board, underthe leadership of outgoing Chairman Eyring and Vice-Chairman Murray, has achieved so many things for ourschool district. Goals set last spring were daunting butreflecting on what has been accomplished brings withit the realization that even amidst occasional conflictand turmoil, the current School Board’s score card isimpressive.

As new leadership moved forward last year, aFacilities Director was hired who has already benefittedour schools in many ways. Te district has saved atleast $250K on roofs, $136K on LED lighting, and has

brought landscaping contracts in house which has thepotential savings of $900K over the next 10 years. We are now receiving regular updates from the

Superintendent and Director of Business, Finance andOperations, and receiving monthly updates from theFacilities Manager.

We have seen a marked increase in publicinvolvement (a 2014 campaign promise by Mr. Eyring).

Te introduction of multiple committees consistingof residents offering professional expertise, free ofcharge, in areas of finance, contracting, constructionand technology is encouraging additional public input.Te Building & Grounds, Finance, and echnologyCommittees are saving money and promoting andinstituting the concept of sharing the governing of ourschool district. Te B&G’s oversight of the GBS projectdirectly lead to the project coming within 114 votesof passing by providing more support than any otherbuilding project presented since the high school. TeFinance committee, including the Director of Business,Finance and Operations, is refining the budgeting

process to increased transparency and accountability,tying each expenditure to a strategic plan and academicachievement. Te same is expected with the newlyformed technology committee, working with theDirector of echnology.

Chairman Eyring joined Rep. David Bates in thefight to bring the proper level of adequacy aid to Windham by personally meeting with the President

of the Senate, the lead attorney for the law suit againstthe state, the Mayor of Dover, and many other staterepresentatives including representatives from othertowns that were underfunded. He assisted Rep. Bates insuccessfully obtaining a total increase of $2.9M in statefunding, fully realized by Fiscal year 2018. (Tank youRep. Bates!)

Several Administrators were hired: Mr. O’Connor,Ms. Poulin, Ms. Freccero, Ms. Wons, Mr. Malila, Mr.Dawson, as well as Directors of Human Resources andStudent Services.

Our Administrator’s contract was negotiated in justtwo months and our eacher’s contract was negotiatedand successfully passed.

SB member Rob Breton introduced the WSDCurriculum Channel to provide parents with aneffective way to find out how their children are beingtaught.

Tese are just a few a ccomplishments, out of many,to consider. Windham residents should applaudthe School Board for their success and acknowledge

Mr. Eyring and Mr. Murray for their leadership. Also, congratulations to SB member Senibaldi onhis reelection. And thank you to newly appointedChairman Popovici-Muller and Vice-Chairman Breton;your willingness to take on the burden of leading theSchool Board in the upcoming year to continue to moveour school district forward is greatly appreciated.

Cynthia Finn, Windham

Developing a Passive Recreation Area at Griffi n Park

On behalf of Windham Recreation, I would liketo thank the voters for their overwhelming support of Warrant Article 9; which sought funding in the amountof $90,000 to begin construction of a passive recreationarea at Griffi n Park. Te intent is develop the formerSkate Park into a location encompassing sitting areas,shade, and activities geared towards both our older and

younger Park visitors. Tese activities will include suchthings as chess, checkers, hopscotch and four square.Overall the estimated cost of this project, without

fundraising or donations, is $200,000. Terefore, andin keeping with the recommendation of the Capital

Improvements Committee upon their review of theproposal, we will soon begin actively seeking donationsand undertaking fundraising efforts towards completing

the project with as little, additional taxpayer funds aspossible.

Picnic tables, chess/checker tables, kid friendly tables,a bike rack, and a ga zebo are some of the larger itemsplanned for the area. In addition, benches of a uniquedesign from those currently at the Park will be installed. We are also looking into the possibility of memorialbricks, planters, or trees as a fundraising means andmore information will be posted on the own website, WindhamNH.gov, regarding their availability in thefuture.

I encourage any individual or group interested inmaking a donation, or otherwise assisting to bringthe project to fruition, to contact me at (603) 965-1208. Or, you may reach me via email at Recreation@ WindhamNH.gov.

Cheryl Haas, Recreation Coordinator, Windham

An Amazing Mission Trip to the

Dominican RepublicTe St. Matthew Ch urch DR6 Mission eam, and

everyone involved in sending us to help our neighborsin need, would like to thank you for your support. With your generous help, we were able to bring music,clothing, toys, medicine, light and, most importantly,fresh water to people who do not have these luxuries.

raveling over two weeks in February, studentsfrom Windham High School and Central CatholicHigh School, along with teams from St. Michael’sParish in Exeter, visited rural villages in the DominicanRepublic to build aqueducts, conduct simple medicaltests and distribute donated items to people who livein rudimentary homes with no electricity or running water.

Te musical recorders collected in Windham broughtgrins and excited laughter from the children at La Aventura School. Soccer balls and solar lights collectedin a drive headed by WHS sophomore Zac Colvin were widely appreciated by villagers, some of whom travelled

hours by foot to receive them.Donations of clothing, skirts and shorts hand-sewn by a team of volunteers at St. Matthews, whoaffectionately refer to themselves as “Te Sweatshop,” were handed out to children. Collected medicines and

eye glasses brought relief for those who sorely neededthem. Te high school team members had a chance toprovide medical care, taking blood pressure readings

and conducting diabetes screenings, under the guidanceof Windham’s Dr. Rich Glatz. Tey were also involvedin assisting Windham dentist Dr. Jim Dickerson,passing instruments during exams and distributingtoothbrushes and toothpaste to the villagers.

Te main goal of the two-week trip, to run pipingfrom mountain top streams to the villages, was a greatsuccess. Under the guidance of Fr. Brian Kennedy, ofSt. Matthews, the teams laid a well pipe that ran formiles down the mountain and into cisterns that held water for five remote mountain villages.

We realize that the success we had on the frontlines, meeting people, working and hiking throughbeautiful mountain landscapes, and creating bonds with each other, would not have been possible withoutthe support we had from everyone back at home.Tese trips have offered us a chance to step outsideour world and experience a life lived more simply. Weconsider ourselves among the luckiest to have h ad thisopportunity.

Tank you and may God bless you for your support

and prayers.

Cathy Robertson-Souter on behalf of the DR6 MissionTeam, Windham

April Website SponsorTe Community Development Department and

Windham Economic Development Committee would like to thank Assisted Living at Pine Hill forbeing the April Community Business Sponsor for the Windham Community Economic Development website. Visit the web site at www.windham-nh.com tosee the Assisted Living at Pine Hill ad and find a linkto their web site. At Assisted Living at Pine Hill, theyencourage independent living while simultaneouslyproviding their clients with the care they require. Teirfacility offers private rooms and fun social a ctivities.ake a few minutes to check out this local business tosee what services they can offer you and your familyand don’t forget to thank them for their support of

community economic development in Windham.

Laura Scott, Community Development Director,Windham

Pelham Fire LogMonday, March 28: 11:44 a.m. Medical emergency, GreenwoodTerrace. 1:48 p.m. Investigate fire alarm activation, Fletcher Drive.2:04 p.m. Investigate fire alarm activation, May Lane. 5:07 p.m.Medical aid, Tenney Road. 5:33 p.m. MVA, Bridge Street. 6:35 p.m.Structure fire, Appaloosa Avenue.Tuesday, March 29: 2:53 a.m. Medical assistance, Drummer Road.3:18 a.m. Medical emergency, Bridge Street. 3:39 p.m. Small brushfire, Bridge Street. 5:44 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.6:26 p.m. Medical alarm activation, Economou Drive. 10:39 p.m.Medical emergency, Spruce Street.Wednesday, March 30: 3:36 a.m. Medical alarm activation, TerraceCircle. 4:17 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Mammoth Road. 5:35p.m. Medical emergency, Main Street.Thursday, March 31: 5:12 a.m. Investigate smoke detector activation,Priscilla Way. 3:30 p.m. Medical emergency, Willow Street. 5:27p.m. Brush fire, Bridge Street. 8:19 p.m. Investigate fire alarmactivation, Atwood Road.Friday, April 1: 12:29 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.12:56 p.m. Medical emergency, Madison Avenue. 2:20 p.m.Medical emergency, Bedard Avenue. 5:32 p.m. Investigate fire alarmactivation, Golden Brook Drive. 5:42 p.m. Medical emergency,Leonard Drive. 5:45 p.m. Medical emergency, Hickory Hill Road.Saturday, April 2: 8:48 a.m. Investigate medical alarm activation,Terrace Circle. 3:05 p.m. Investigate permitted burn, Old CountyRoad. 4:39 p.m. Investigate unpermitted burn, Blueberry Circle.9:37 p.m. Medical assistance, Main Street. 10:02 p.m. Medicalassistance, Main Street.Sunday, April 3: 1:39 a.m. Medical emergency, McLain Drive. 9:39a.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 10:29 a.m. Medical aid,Bridge Street. 1:36 p.m. Medical assistance, Hickory Hill Road.


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Now thru Monday, April 25 Men’s Spring Slow Pitch Softball

registration for men over 18 years of age.All games will be played on Mondays,

Tuesdays and/or Thursdays through the

summer at Newcomb Field starting at 6:30p.m. Registration will be on a first come/firstserved basis and capped at 12 teams. Seasongames begin Monday, May 2. League will followUSSSA rules; only USSSA approved bats will beallowed. Players are required to supply their ownequipment and uniforms (you may seek out asponsor). No metal cleats are allowed. Programfee. Game schedules will be available online atwww.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Registrationform required from each player. Team paymentfrom the captain may be mailed to Pelham Parks& Rec, 6 Village Green, Pelham, NH 03076or dropped off at Pelham Town Hall. You mayalso register and pay online with MC/VISA athttps://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Call 635-2721 or e-mail [email protected] with anyquestions.

Mondays thru May 2The Nesmith Library’s Toddler Time is a drop-

in program for children ages 18 months to 3years accompanied by a parent or guardian.This program is offered on Monday mornings;you choose either a 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. sessionto attend. No registration is necessary. ToddlerTime lasts approximately 20-25 minutes with 30minutes following the session for parent/childsocial interaction. Toddler Time is only opento cardholders of the Nesmith Library. ToddlerTime is for you and your child to explore thelibrary, enjoy books and music together, and visitwith other families. Sharing books with yourchild encourages healthy language developmentand helps to build a strong foundation for laterlearning. If you have any questions or would likefurther information, call the library at 432-7154.

Wednesdays thru May 4The Artist in Your Child for beginners and

beyond, all ages (starting at age 6). Instructionwill be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the First

Congregational Church basement classroom. Thecourse will explore art in various mediums, suchas water colors, oil pastels and clay. Students willuse their imagination and creativity to exploreart. Get ready to create! Parent drop off andpick up. Size of groups is limited; first come, firstserve. There is a program fee. Registration formavailable at Pelham Parks and Rec office or onlineat www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Registeronline at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.Sign up by March 18. Call 635-2721 with anyquestions or e-mail [email protected].

Friday, April 8Veteran Benefit Dinner, VFW Post,

6 Main St., Pelham! Public welcome!Spring has sprung! All proceeds benefit

veterans programs. Doors open at 5:30p.m. Admission: $8 per adult; $5 per child under12. Turkey dinner & all the fixins’ coffee, tea,desserts, and more! 50/50 Raffle! Door Prize!Contact Dot and Gene Carter at 635-7863 orvisit our website at www.pelhamweb.org/vfw.Sponsored by John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post10722 VFW and Auxiliary.

Mondays, April 11 thru June 6Have you ever wondered how the

Windham Police Department reallyworks? Do you want to ride with a

Windham Police Officer during a shift?If so, apply today to participate in the secondannual Windham Citizen Police Academy. Thisexciting nine-week course will show you thereality of police work. The class will meet fornine consecutive Monday’s from 6:30 to 9:30p.m. starting April 11. Topics to be discussed:Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law, Crime SceneInvestigation, DWI Law, SWAT, AccidentReconstruction, Firearms and much more! Formore information or to obtain an applicationcontact Sergeant Bryan Smith at 434-5577 [email protected].

Wednesday April 13The Pelham/Hudson Democratic

Town Committee is pleased to announceChristian Hanley and Beth Roth,

candidate for Executive Council, will beon the agenda at our joint committee meeting.Hanley will be providing training on interactingwith undecided voters this election season; Rothwill speak about her candidacy for ExecutiveCouncil. There will be time for questions and

answers. The meeting will convene at 7 p.m.at the John H. Hargreaves VFW Memorial Post10722, 6 Main St., Pelham. Note: All Pelham andHudson Democrats are automatically membersof their respective Democratic Town Committees.

Invite Democratic friends and neighbors. Let’skeep the conversation going!

Thursday, April 14Cochlear Implant & Hearing

Information Night. Do you or a lovedone suffer from hearing loss? Were you

told you would benefit from a CochlearImplant? Do you have questions about thistechnology? Now you can get the answers youare seeking! Mark it on your calendar and cometo the Cochlear Implant and Hearing InformationNight at 5:30 p.m. at the Nesmith Library.Representatives from all three manufacturers ofcochlear implants will give a short presentationon their products, be available to answer yourquestions, and have reading materials for youto take home. They will have examples of thedevices they provide, including compatiblehearing aids. During this event a cochlearimplant recipient will be available to answer your

questions. They can share firsthand knowledgeabout their journey and experiences with thecochlear implant device and the impact it hasmade on their life. For more information or toRSVP call Nesmith Library at 432-7154.

Thursday, April 14 thru Saturday, April 16Pelham Community Theatre in conjunction with

Pelham Parks and Recreation presents MeredithWillson’s “The Music Man Junior.” Music andLyrics by Meredith Willson, Book by MeredithWillson and Franklin Lacey. Shows at 7 p.m. atSherburne Hall, 6 Village Green. Admission: $5.

Saturday, April 16Intro to Guitar Workshop - an

interactive family program with DanielSaunders of Let’s Play Music! Daniel

returns to the Nesmith Library at 10a.m. for a rockin’ morning of guitar instruction.Families are encouraged to participate together.Bring your own guitar, or jam with Daniel’s

guitars. It’s sure to be a good time! For ages 8and up. Registration preferred.

Third Annual Toshocon: A Fandom Conventionfor Teens! Pelham Public Library will play hostto an anime and fandom convention plannedby the library’s Anime Club on! Toshocon willtake place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price ofadmission is minimum one canned good perattendee to benefit the local food bank. Thisevent will include contests, prizes, raffles, panels,games, art vendors, food, movie showings, anda cosplay Masquerade. The Pelham Library TeenAnime Club proudly invites teen anime andmanga enthusiasts to join us for the third annualToshocon. Other libraries and school districtswelcome!

Saturday, April 16 & Sunday, April 17 St. Patrick’s Penny Sale will be held in the

Parish Center at St. Patrick Parish, 12 Main St.,Pelham, on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., andSunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit our Blarney StoneCafé for mouthwatering food throughout theweekend. Drawing Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. (neednot be present to win).

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 19 to June 16Pelham Community Theatre proudly

announces Disney’s “The Aristocats Kids” for ages 6 to 14 (as of April 1, 2016),

3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Sherburne Hall in theTown Hall building. No experience needed;everyone gets a part. Registration form at PelhamParks & Rec or online at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. Program fee. If you have anyquestions contact Laura Smith, Artistic [email protected] or 635-2721.

Wednesday, April 20 Jerry Schneider a.k.a. “The Butterfly

Guy,” will bring his interactive program tothe Nesmith Library to at 4 p.m. This after

school program is for students in gradesone through five. In this presentation, childrenwill learn about the habitats and life cycle of theEastern butterfly, good places to find them, and allabout the migration of the Monarch. A naturalist,educator, and inventor of the award winning TheButterfly Game, Schneider travels the countrybringing his slide show presentation and butterflyprogram to schools and libraries everywhere.The program will conclude with the childrencreating their own butterfly t-shirts to b ring home.

Children may bring their own t-shirts or the librarywill provide one for children who do not bringtheir own. Space is limited, and registration isrequired. Stop by the front circulation desk or callthe library at 432-7154 to register.

Thursday, April 21American Red Cross Blood Drive, St.

Patrick’s Parish Hall, 12 Main St., Pelham,2 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Knights

of Columbus Pelham Council 6902.Appointments recommended: 1-800-733-

2767 or online at redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, April 23The 2016 Household Hazardous Waste season begins just in time to help youempty out your basement, garage, and

shed. The first collection of 2016 will beheld today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the NashuaPublic Works Garage, 9 Stadium Dr., Nashua.Visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw for the remainderof the 2016 collection schedule. Residents ofPelham and Windham are welcome to attend.There is a $10 user fee per vehicle, which coversup to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of waste. Residentswho bring more than this amount will be chargedaccordingly to help offset the additional costs.For a complete list of accepted items, visit www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240.

Mark your calendars! When spring cleaning,the items you don’t want are treasurers tosomeone else so, bring to the Woman’s ServiceClub of Windham annual Yard Sale to be heldfrom 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. upstairs In WindhamTown Hall. Donations accepted Friday, April22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No clothing, nocombustibles, and no electronics. This annualevent to benefit the Scholarship Fund.

Tuesday, April 26Drop-In Craft for All Ages. Join us at

the Nesmith Library in the multi-purposeroom on from 1 to 3 p.m. for a fun, spring

themed drop-in craft. We will be makingpom-pom caterpillar holders, Q-Tip flowers, andhanging butterflies! These craft are recommended

for ages 4 and up, but children of all ages arewelcome to attend. A parent or guardian mustaccompany children. Crafts available whilesupplies last. No registration is required.

Tuesday, April 26, Thursday, April 28 & Monday,May 2

The Pelham Police Department will host a freeRape Aggression Defense (RAD) class for women.The class is designed to empower women throughself defense, awareness, and avoidance. The RADclass is a three-night course. Classes will be heldat the Pelham Police Department and will beginat 6 p.m. and end at approximately 10 p.m. eachnight. Participants have to attend all three classesin order to successfully pass the course. If youare interested in participating in the class, contactMPO David G. DeRoche at 635-2411, ext. 4005or e-mail at [email protected].

Wednesday, April 27 Balloon Sculpting Workshop. Starting

at 10:30 a.m., the Nesmith Library willhost “Mary Anne the Magnificent” as she

demonstrates and instructs the childrenhow to make simple balloon sculptures. Thisprogram is for older school aged children and achild must be in first grade or older to register.Space is limited and registration is required. Ifyou are 7 years of age or older and interestedin learning balloon twisting techniques, call thelibrary at 432-7154 or stop by the front circulationdesk to reserve a spot.

Craft Club - Pop-up cards! Make your owndecorative pop-up cards using easy techniques.Cards can be decorated for any occasion orholiday. Stop by the Nesmith library to seeexamples. Children may attend with an adult. Allsupplies provided. Event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m.and is free; registration is required.

Thursday, April 28Morning Movie Madness! Since it’s

school vacation and you don’t have towake early to race out the door to the bus

stop, get up and head straight to the libraryfor some morning movie madness! Come in yourpajamas and/or bathrobe and slippers if you want,bring a pillow and a friend; and meet us in themulti-purpose room. Kids, we will have donutholes, mini muffins, juice, milk, etc. ... parents,we will provide plenty of coffee! This newlyreleased movie on DVD is a bunch of charactersthat even Mom and Dad will remember. Join us

for this fun adventure movie featuring a groupof friends and their loveable dog. The movie is“G” rated and children of all ages are invited toattend. Movie runtime is 89 minutes. For movietitle or more information, call the library at 432-

7154. No registration is required for this program… simply jump out of bed and meet us at thelibrary for a 10:30 a.m. movie start time! Formore information or questions call the library at432-7154.

Tuesdays, May 3 to May 24Pelham Parks and Recreation is offering

Youth Golf Lessons for Boys and Girls and Adult Golf Lessons. The programs

will run at the Windham Country Club,from 6 to 7 p.m. (all levels). The one-hourlessons will emphasize the skills of the game in achallenging environment. Space is limited. Firstcome, first serve. Bring a club or borrow one oftheirs; no equipment needed. These lessons aredesigned for the basic beginner golfer or golferswith experience. Program fee. Registration isrequired. You may print and complete a formto drop off or mail in from our website, www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. E-mail recreation@

pelhamweb.com or call 635-2721 with anyquestions.

Tuesdays, May 3 to June 28Total Body Strength and Sculpt Classes open to

teen and adults, ages 16 and over, Pelham SeniorCenter, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a floor mat, waterbottle (weights, resistance bands optional) , andgood supportive sneakers This is a total bodyexercise class for all levels designed to strengthen,sculpt and tone every muscle group utilizingfree weights, resistance bands and your ownbody weight. Strength training is proven to helpimprove muscle strength, maintain bone healthand aid in improving metabolism. The classesare led by certified fitness instructor and donein just 60 minutes! Space is limited; first come,first served. Program fee. Register with PelhamParks and Recreation office at 6 Village Green.Form available to print at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. You may register and pay online

at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. [email protected] or call 635-2721with any questions.

Saturday, May 7 An exciting and epic event is coming to

Windham High School - WHS HelicopterGolf Ball Drop! The Windham Boosters

together with WHS Student AthleteLeadership Team will be hosting this extraordinarycommunity event. After the WHS SALT fun runwhich starts at 9 a.m. watch a helicopter passover WHS fields and drop the golf balls with ourown Jynx on board! Each numbered Golf Ballis $20 and only 1,500 will be sold. To purchaseyour golf ball or register for the Color Run, visitwww.windhamjaguars.org. Cash prizes of $1,000closest to the pin, $500 to second closest, and$250 to the farthest one away! You don’t need tobe a golfer to get this hole-in-one!

Saturday, May 21

The Windham Garden Club will holdits annual Plant Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Windham Town Hall. Plants

are available on a first come, first servebasis so come early for the best selection!

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Creativity Flows Throughout the Halls of Pelham High’s Fine Arts Night

by Kaela Law April 5 saw the first annual Fine Arts Night in

the Pelham School District. Beautiful and verycreative artwork lined the hallways of PelhamHigh School in the style of an art gallery opening.Young artists proudly stood by their paintings,while the public enjoyed refreshments andadmired their work.

Many of the pieces showcased were recognizedin the Scholastic Art Awards of NH 2016. This

year Pelham High School had 21 Gold Keyrecipients, 19 Silver Key recipients, 22 honorablementions, 2 honorable mentions for portfolios,two Silver Keys for portfolios and two AmericanVisions nominees, one of which became thenational winner.

Amanda Grinley, president of the Art HonorSociety, won a regional Gold Key for her oilpainting titled “Samantha,” a portrait of her friendwith a textile backdrop.

Ms. Jones’s art class studied contemporaryartists Banksy, Shepard Fairy and Kehinde Wiley,whose portraits are incredibly lifelike with a brightand vibrant textile backdrop. It was after thisfashion that “Samantha” was based. “KehindeWiley poses his models into forms taken from oldpaintings,” explained Grinley.

“Ms. Jones brings a youthful exuberance,”said Mr. Locke, tenured art teacher with PelhamHigh. “It has added a really nice component tothe department. The contemporary art projects

were a class favorite. Street art is “the movement”right now. It’s great for the students to seeartists that are alive today, out there in the worldmaking a living out of it, creating pieces that arecontemporary with a social message.”

In addition to her coursework, Grinley has been

commissioned to paint a large-scale mural in thelobby of Wakefield Vette in Pelham. She intendsto major in architecture in college. Grinley hadn’tbeen planning on pursuing a career in the arts, butonce Mr. Locke got a look at her drawings duringan Intro to Arts class, he helped her to realize herpotential. “Then I signed up for all the art classesat school I could get,” explained Grinley. Her artportfolio won a Silver Key.

2015-2016 was Ms. Jones’ first year teaching at

Pelham High. “I’m very impressed with the talentof the kids,” she admitted. “I attribute it to thesystem, coming up through the Intro course whichis designed to break art down into somethingvery workable to show the students early on thatthey can succeed at stuff they already think theycan’t do. We have students fresh out of middleschool art, and they are taking on challengingassignments because we’re giving them thedirection and the confidence to try.”

Jenya Becker, a senior at Pelham High was thenational winner of the American Visions Nomineefor her piece titled “Fatigue” which is a portraitof her friend Jeremiah and represents the stressin a teenager’s life. It depicts her friend withfour hands yanking at him, each in a differentdirection. One hand is barely touching him,because he’s got a strong grip on it and is trying topull it off of him. He is seen looking in a mirrorand “when he’s looking to himself he’s relaxed,but outside he’s going in different directions,”

explained Becker.“Mr. Locke taught us that art is not something

you are born with, it is something you can learn.”Becker said. “I felt I was pretty good, but Mr.Locke gives you so much confidence, I feel that allthe awards I got were because of him, because he

gave me all the confidence.” Beckerreceived three Gold Keys, and her portfolio alsowon a Silver Key. Becker is looking forward topursuing a career in graphic design.

A very driven and promising young sophomore,Vanessa Chen, also placed well at this year’sScholastic Art Awards for her six art submissions,but she really left an impression on the judgeswith her poetry submitted through Mrs. Nugent ofthe English Department. The poem titled “Sticky

Rice” received a Gold National Medal. SaysChen, “It is a reflection of American society’sview of Asian Americans. It’s about my own lifegrowing up as a minority. It’s a satire. It’s verysarcastic.”

Chen is contemplating a major with fashion,possibly magazine layout. She’s got a few yearsyet to decide, but is determined to head to the bigcities.

Each year, the Art Honor Society takes a fieldtrip to New York City to visit the art museums.During last year’s trip Amanda Grinley enjoyedthe MOMA museum the best, which houses VanGogh’s “Starry Night.” Jenya Becker’s favorite partof the Big Apple was Central Park. Vanessa Chenenjoyed just walking around the city looking atthe everyday art, that’s all around, particularly onthe people because of her love of fashion.

“The field trip to New York City,” said Mr.Locke, “is a trip we try to make every year as afinal hurrah for our graduating Art Honor Societykids.”

Ten years ago, Mr. Locke and then teacher Mr.Norton started submitting the students’ artwork tothe NH Scholastic Art Awards, and the programhas grown steadily since. “This year the studentsshowed four of the top 12 pieces (Best In Show)two of those were top-five American Visionsnominees; one of those was the winner!” Mr.Locke beams with pride at the accomplishmentsof his students.

But it is under the direction of such incredibleteachers that the students seem to excel. “Theirpassion shows,” said Grinley of both Ms. Jonesand Mr. Locke.

“Mr. Locke and Ms. Jones make you do ityourself,” said Chen. “They don’t tell you what todo. They guide you and push for independenceand to think for yourself.”

“About a month ago,” recalls Mr. Locke, “ourschool principal invited us to speak on behalf ofPelham High School at the School Board Meeting[the video of which has been posted online at

“Samantha” by Amanda Grinley, recipient ofa NH Regional Gold Key and Best-In-Show

Senior Allison Hoey standing beside one of her six paintings to receive a Gold Key award at this year’sNH Scholastic Art Awards. Hoey was also one of this year’s American Visions nominees.

“Fatigue” by Jenya Becker, national winner of the American Visions nominees.

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Fine Arts Night-continued from page 6pelhamweb.com]. We brought kids with us and made a slideshow of their work. I was taken back by how much theyreally understand in terms of their growth. They know how farthey’ve come. What they’ve gained from being part of the artprogram. It was such a nice thing to share their experience inpublic. It was one of those moments that validates what we doas teachers.”

The art program at the Pelham School District, particularlyat the high school level, is something the Pelham Communitycan be very proud of. Their artwork was made available to thepublic at the first annual Fine Arts exhibition.

At the same event the Pelham School District MusicDepartment also showcased their talent to a packed gymnasiumin a district-wide concert. Grades 4-12 took the stage together,assembling a 220 piece orchestra to perform Blue Monk byThelonius Monk under the direction of Erin Weigler - PelhamElementary School, Elisa Saunders - Pelham Memorial School,and Joe Mundy - Pelham High School. It was an evening filledwith great music and a remarkable ensemble of so many ofPelham’s young musicians.

Sticky Riceby Vanessa Chen

where are you from? they will ask me.asia or china?China is in Asia, I will reply.oh. so, where?The United States.no, where are you really from? they will repeat,the emphasis heavy on their bubble-gum-glossed lips,as they smack, smack, smack away.I’m from Massachusetts.

well, you’ve been to China, then.No, I haven’t.yes you have.No, I really haven’t ...But my quiet denials will soon be overriddenBy their incessant chatter about the new zoo animalKept brand new in a glass cageLike a Chinese Cinderella.

In a few years, it’ll happen again.A mundane incident,(the kind that tends to haunt you).I will sit in 7th grade Spanish class(the irony of a cultural course)and Señora will give me a look(along with another alien);we are going over origins,“Soy de … China.”She will look on with approval, a little smirk lifting the cornersOf her lips.I am much too much of a virgin of this indignity

to start my own personal revolution …yet again.Like a Chinese Joan of Arc.

Flash back ten or so years,And the air will smell like the teacher’s Juicy Couture knock-off and our cubbies stuffed chock-full of the last vestige of LisaFrank.They will place me with the other outcastsin a program to “better our grasp of the language;”never mind that that very language is my only language;all they see is a funny little faceand a funny little last name.Mother will find out.she will be angry, but I won’t know why.I will cry; I don’t want to leave my classmates.Plus, what’s the point of school if I can’t win littlepink hipposfrom the prize bucket?But before I can say goodbye, they will say theyhave to test me,to make sure I have a “better grasp of thelanguage.”They will sit me down in a little room;what is this? she will point at a funny-lookingpaper.A clock, I will answer, no hesitation.And this?An apple.An apple, a dog, a cat, aSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious in the flesh.Finally, I am free.I will have missed much.Behind all the rest, the lowest of the low of thereading circlesAdd two, three weeks(Give or take)And I will be at the top.Asians got the smarts.so proud, Mother will say.Who needs hippos if you can have racialacceptance?

It’s Culture Day.who can speak other languages?Our little hands shoot up like sparklers duringChinese New Year’s.I can count to ten in Chinese, I will announce,my chest puffing out like a Bird ofParadise.It goes something along the linesof y ī , èr, sān, sì, wǔ, lìu, q ī , bā, j ǐ u,shí.again, again, they will chant,hypnotized like sharks surroundingfresh baity ī , èr, sān, sì, wǔ, lìu, q ī , bā, j ǐ u,shí.I feel powerful.Whata mistake.

so do you eat dogs?

No.what about foot binding?No, I don’t mutilate my toes.are you gonna be forced to marrysomeone when you get older?Let’s hope not.what about silk, huh? do yougrow your own?Not that I know of.i can be you, too, they will shriekas the grimy busesrattle on home down rundownroadslittered with potholes and emptyCamel boxes,stretching their milky skin tautaround their eyes,their luscious lashes skimmingtheir freckled cheeks.

Sophomore Vanessa Chen and Pelham High School art teacher Mr. Locke beneath Chen’s “Self Portrait”

is painting by National Art Honor Society President Amanda Grinley was inspired by a lesson on contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley taught

by Pelham High art teacher Ms. Jones.

PHS senior Jenya Becker stands beside her portfolio, which received a Silver Keyat this year’s NH Scholastic Art Awards.

Grades 4 through 12 collaborate to become a 220-piece orchestra during a concert performance for the first Fine Arts Night.


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Windham High Benet Event CombinesFashion and Passion Against Cancer

submitted by Donna Bramante InDelicatoWindham High School hosts the Seventh Annual “Styles

& SMILES” Charity Fashion Show and Raffles on Saturdayevening, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. After many months ofpreparation and related learning experiences, the SMILESCommunity Service Club has combined the efforts of highschool students, staff, and community groups for a highlyentertaining stage production and evening out.

The runway promenade will feature toddler to adult models

donning spring and summer fashions from several well-knownarea retail stores, a local professional designer, and studentdesigns. Among those on the catwalk will be WHS studentsand teachers, representatives from local organizations, townofficials and area “celebrities.” Entertainment includes arousing multi-age cheer, a moving and original contemporarydance tribute, live jazz music, and a professional DJ. Anannual “Pink Project Runway” competition will provide ahilarious interlude. The SMILES Club middle school chapter is

pitching in as well, organizingrefreshments available duringthe mid-show social break. Abuzz of exciting raffle biddingwill take place.

Featured speaker ShannaClarke-Pinet, survivor andauthor/photographer, will

share her inspiring story. Anational Avon39 Breast CancerFoundation representative willbe on hand, and breast cancersurvivors will be recognized.Among the event supportersare Windham Beauty, DanaFarber Cancer Institute, TeamBellaDonna, Delahunty’s,Heavenly Donuts, LondonderryDance Academy, WindhamCountry Club and many more.

Launched in 2010 whenWHS first opened, the annualStyles & SMILES event has raisedover $18,000, and knitted theentire community for a commoncause. The student-led initiativehas been formally recognized bythe National Avon Breast CancerFoundation for the funds and

awareness it has consistentlyraised. A win for all involved,the annual project providesunique production managementexperiences for students, helpsfund cancer care and research,and supports local “TeamBellaDonna” in its ongoingcancer crusade. The Windham-based multi-generation team,comprised of many impacted bybreast cancer, has raised over$350,000 in the past decadethrough numerous year-roundefforts. The group, whichhas also included some WHSteachers and students, willwalk 39 miles over two days,

July 9-10, as part of the BostonAvon39 Walk.

Doors open at 6 p.m., the

curtain rises at 6:30, and“Styles & SMILES” admissionat the door is a reasonable$10 or two/$15. All ages arewelcome, and 100 percent ofproceeds are directly distributedto the Avon39 Walk to EndBreast Cancer. Attendeesare encouraged to bring cashor checks for the raffles andrefreshments. Survivors attendfree. Raffle prizes and sponsorsare still being accepted. Formore information [email protected] orvisit www.teambelladonna.weebly.com.

PMS Science Teacher Matthew Lane Wins Beane-Broadhagen Award

Windham Presbyterian Brings an Uncommon Saturday Service to the Commonsubmitted by Joanne Vignos

Starting April 2, Windham Presbyterian Church (“the Churchon the Common”) began holding a Saturday night service. WhileSaturday services are held in various other churches, this is a firstfor the historic church that’s been located at the center of Windhamsince 1834.

“We realize that not everyone can make it to church on Sundaymornings for a variety of reasons. We want to be responsive to thecommunity’s needs and offer an alternative that might fit people’sschedules better,” explained Pastor Joseph Sum. “People are sobusy these days, and for many, kids’ sports or work can be a directconflict for Sunday morning worship.”

Saturday services will start at 5 p.m. and run until about 6 p.m.The format will be relatively informal and simple, consisting ofmusic, prayer and a message. Youth Director Aaron Stetson will be

the main speaker; he beganon April 2 with a messagecalled “Beginnings.”

“We recognize thatmost people have differentbackgrounds and arenot always in the sameplace spiritually. We seekto provide a venue foreveryone to grow in theirunderstanding of God,offering practical, real-

life ways to explore andapply faith in today’s everchanging world,” said

Stetson.A diverse

group of highschool students,college studentsand adultscomprise theband that willfeature modern worship music, led by the very talentedDavid Mora who was trained at Boston’s BerkleeCollege of Music. The young musicians in the bandlead worship with great skill and authenticity. Theirenthusiasm is contagious.

“I’m really excited to be part of this service and touse it as a way to reach out to new people and allowmore people to join us in worship,” commented MaryFennessey.

Luke Leonard added, “This service is going to be

different, and not just because it’s on a Saturday.”Kimball Putnam, head of the worship team at WPC explained,

“This service would be a good fit both for people who want toexplore faith for the first time as well as for those looking for a placeto connect with others while worshipping our creator.”

WPC also holds two services on Sundays: at 9 a.m.(contemporary music with praise band, nursery care, andSunday school for preschool through eighth grade) and at 10:45a.m. (traditional music with choir, nursery care, and children’sfellowship). Windham Presbyterian Church is located at 1 ChurchRoad in Windham.

For more information, call WPC at 432-2150 or visitwindhamchurch.org.

submitted by Pelham School District The New England League of Middle Schools announced

at its 35th Annual Conference (held March 31-April 1)that Matthew Lane, a science teacher at Pelham MemorialSchool, was a recipient of the NELMS 2016 Beane-Broadhagen Award. Jerry Frew, Executive Director ofNELMS, stated, “NELMS seeks to honor teachers who createexemplary student centered integrated curricula that values,understands, and supports effective middle level educationand promotes powerful learning for young adolescents.” He

added that those honored with the award have an excellentunderstanding of how young adolescents learn and a recordof actively promoting middle level education and buildingcommunity support.

The New England League of Middle Schools is a nonprofitorganization. Through its vision, leadership, and programsit provides a network of services for learning about andimplementing developmentally appropriate practices foryoung adolescents. For further information about NELMS, call(978) 557-9311 or e-mail [email protected].

Mary Ayliain, Mary Fennessey, Emily Bowman and Sarah Vignos rehearse.Luke Leonard, one of the talented bandmembers, performs on Saturday.

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Chasing Our Tails is a Pet Specialty and Supplystore that has been open in Hudson since 2010.In June of 2015 its Lowell Road store moved to abigger location on Derry Road. Originally only450 square feet, the store has grown to over 5,000square feet with a lot more selection and varietythan when they first started. “We are very proud

of our growth. We appreciate the support thecommunity has given us all these years,” said storeowner Karen Bass.

The second store opened in Nashua in thefall of 2014, located off Spit Brook Road. Bothstores carry a wide selection of dog, cat and othercompanion animal food and supplies. “We don’t

care if you typically purchase yourpet’s food at the grocery store orfeed an ultra-high premium food;we would just like the opportunityto earn your business. Ourknowledgeable staff wants you tofeel comfortable in discussing yourpet issues with them.” Dogs arewelcome in both stores on leash.

In addition to their Pet Specialtyand Supply stores, there is also agrooming salon, For Dirty Paws,

and they manufacture dog treatsin their commercial kitchen.Both facilities are also located inHudson. You can find Chasing OurTails dog treats in Whole Foods,Amazon.com, Chewy.com and atother independent specialty pet

stores in New Englandand around thecountry,

Karen and herhusband, Stephen,began manufacturingdog treats two yearsbefore opening theirfirst pet specialtysupply store. Oftentimes they test out theirnew treats on theirtwo English SpringerSpaniels, Bella and

Charlie. They bothenjoy getting to be thefirst to sample someyummy treats!

“People like to comein. They like to see

familiar faces. They like to talkabout their pets. Pets can haveissues just like we do.”

Don’t forget that theirHudson location has movedto a bigger store and is nowlocated at 76 Derry Road.

For more informationvisit their website at www.chasingourtails.com or callthe Hudson store at 718-8330or their Nashua locationat 809-4061.

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by Barbara O’BrienWindham Selectmen began publically

discussing proposed amendments to the town’sexisting ordinance, regarding the use of off-roadvehicles on town property, during a public hearingon March 21, but, due to the complexity of theissue, will continue that conversation at theMonday, April 18 board meeting.

Selectmen’s Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod saidhe wants the public to be able to review theproposed changes, some of which are confusingand somewhat murky, so that the key issuesand the range of options to be considered formotorized wheeled vehicles are as clear as can

be in advance of the April 18 meeting. The lasttime the ordinance was reviewed for possiblealterations was during 2002 and 2003.

McLeod said he approached the issue fromthe perspective of what uses might damage theturf and which might cause safety concerns.Snowmobiles are not covered under thisordinance, but are dealt with through state law.Snowmobiles, unlike all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),are not likely to damage the turf, anyway, as theiruse is only allowed when there is a six- to eight-inch base of snow on the ground.

Mark Samsel, chairman of the WindhamRail Trail Alliance, said he feels it is unwise toconsider any use of motorized vehicles on the

“Rail Trail” due to possible damages. “Thereare a lot of gray areas” in the proposed changes,Samsel said. “This needs more work.” Referringto the enormous popularity of the “Rail Trail,”Samsel said a use count of the recreational facilityshowed there were 6,400 people using it during atwo-week period last summer and 11,000 peopleusing it during a three-week span this past fall.

According to Attorney/Selectman McLeod, themajor points of unresolved discussion includedefinitions and regulated activities regarding theuse of motorized wheeled vehicles on town-owned property. This property does not includecemeteries, library land, conservation land or

the Town Forest, all of which are regulated byseparate town entities.

McLeod said that the prior public discussionof Section IV, which involves definitions, relatesto the possible inclusion of mopeds, bicycles,Segways and hover boards. “Since bicyclesare not motorized to begin with, it would beconfusing to mention them herein,” McLeod said.Also, to avoid any trademark or brand-specificissues, McLeod is suggesting proposed languagewhich would more broadly describe Segwaysand hover boards. “Furthermore,” McLeod said,“since I believe that safety and blurring of the lineswith ATVs could occur by exempting mopeds, Ihave also proposed not including mopeds as an

exemption.”Considering the language in the existing

ordinance and the various proposed amendmentsbeing put forth by selectmen, McLeod said heis not leaning toward supporting any of the fourproposed changes. “Bicycles are not motorizedto begin with, mopeds could introduce confusionwith ATVs and could damage trails and causesafety issues and are best suited to use as aregistered motor vehicle on paved roads (alreadycovered by State Law RSA 263:33) and Segwaysand hover boards could also cause safetyissues,” McLeod explained. Despite his currentmisgivings, however, McLeod said he is still open

to further discussion of these issues at the April 18board meeting.

As for Regulated Activities (Section V), McLeodreferred to a suggestion made by a member of

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