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Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Services - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

First Congregational Church of Pelham,United Church of Christ, 3 Main St., Pelham

Good Friday, March 26Church open for Quiet Meditation and Prayer 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27Easter Sunrise Service, Harris’ Pelham Inn - 6:30 a.m.

Easter Worship - 10 a.m.

Granite United Church Windhamat Windham High School,

64 London Bridge Rd., WindhamEaster Sunday, March 27

Worship and Kids Service - 11 a.m.

Heritage Baptist Church of Windhamat Searles School & Chapel, 35 Range Rd., Windham

Easter Sunday, March 27Complimentary Refreshments - 9:30 a.m.

Easter Service - 10:30 a.m.

Saint Matthew Catholic Church,2 Searles Rd., WindhamGood Friday, March 25

Outdoor Stations at the Sisters of Mercy(behind Warde Center) - 3 p.m.

Service in Church with Veneration of the Crossand Holy Communion - 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday, March 26

Easter Vigil Mass in Church - 8 p.m.Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, March 27Masses in Church - 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

(No 6 p.m. Mass celebrated)

Saint Patrick Parish, 12 Main St., PelhamGood Friday, March 25

Confessions - 12-2:45 p.m.Veneration of the Cross - 3 p.m.

Divine Mercy Novena - 4:30 p.m.Stations of the Cross - 7 p.m.

No Living StationsHoly Saturday, March 26

Divine Mercy Novena - 3 p.m.Easter Vigil - 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27Masses – 8 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 amDivine Mercy Novena - 12:45 p.m.

SERVICES

SERVICES

by Mike Bourk Keith Brown, NH High

School Player of the Year,made the play of the year,stealing an inbound pass,with just seconds leftand Pelham leading bytwo points, to seal a 43-39 victory and a repeatchampionship for thePythons.

All season long Pelhamhas devastated opponentsin high-scoring affairs.They were 20-0 with anaverage margin of victoryof just under 30 pointswhen scoring 60 or morepoints. Kearsarge came intothe game with the longestwinning streak in the statehaving won their last 17games. The Cougars had a

lot of confidence going intothe game. To have a shot atwinning they would have tomaintain a slower tempo inorder to take down Pelham.Kearsarge did a nice job inthe first half controlling thepace of the game.

Brown picked up two fouls early, and it seemed to have anadverse effect on his play as he was just 2-for-8 from the floorincluding 0-4 on 3-pointers. Trevor Gagnon picked up some of thescoring by sinking a couple of three-pointers. Cam DeLoreto wentdown with an ankle injury just three minutes into the first quarter.He sat out the remainder of the quarter. He started the secondquarter but was somewhat hampered by the injury. “We got a littledinged up during the game. I thought the guys who came off thebench did a nice job,” said Coach Regan after the game. At the endof the first quarter Pelham led 10-6.

The Cougars played better in the second quarter, starting outwith a 6-2 run to knot the game at 12. A Trevor Gagnon 3-pointerand three free throws by Brown put Pelham back on top, 18-12.Kearsarge scored a late basket to cut the Pelham lead to 18-14 atthe half. After the game Pelham’s coach Matt Regan, talked aboutthe first half, “Sure we would have preferred to have played an up

tempo game and score more points in transition, but if that’s notthere and you want to win a state championship, you have to beable to adapt.”

Kyle Frank covered All State guard Trent Noordsij throughoutthe game. Frank limited Noordsij to making just three of 12 shots.Coach Regan talked about Frank after the game, “Kyle had to coverTrent the 82 feet for 32 minutes. He did a great job of locking himdown. That was insane.” In the third quarter the Cougars continuedto control the pace of the game. They forced Pelham to turn theball over and take poor shots holding Pelham to their lowest scoringquarter of the season as they outscored Pelham 9-6, cutting thePython lead to just a single point, 24-23 going into the final quarter.

Kearsarge took their first lead of the game 26-24, to open the

fourth quarter on a 3-pointer by Noordsij. Brown answered

Pythons Triumph withBack-to-Back Championships

by Barbara O’BrienCenturies before the Town of Windham, New Hampshire, was settled by Scottish and

Irish immigrants in 1719, Native Americans hunted, fished and spent their lives alongthe banks of Cobbett’s Pond. However, the only remaining historical artifact from thedays when the Penacook Indians and Chief Passaconaway roamed these woods; beforethey migrated north to Canada, has been largely ignored and has deteriorated with timeand weather. That is about to change, however, thanks to the efforts of a few residentsinterested in preserving the significance of “Indian Rock.”

“Indian Rock” is located a short distance from the Route 111 and Route 93 (Exit 3) roadconstruction; a project still taking place in Windham. The granite boulder stands about fivefeet high and is nearly 10 feet wide. In 1933, a now oxidized bronze plaque was mountedon the rock, offering a brief description of the Native Americans who once inhabited theregion. There are several apparently manmade indentations on the top of the rock thatwere likely used for grinding corn into meal, using a simple pestle, while other crevices arebelieved to have been used for sharpening knives, arrows and other tools used hundreds of

years ago.According to Derek Saffie, Windham’s own resident historian, it is likely that the rock

dates as far back as 1,000 B.C. It is believed to be Windham’s oldest historical artifact.The first time written reference was made of “Indian Rock,” however, wasn’t until 1883.

Efforts Being Made toPreserve Historic ‘Indian Rock’

by Barbara O’BrienFollowing the March 8 election, the Windham

School Board is identical to its composition prior to therecent balloting, but at their first meeting following theelection, it seemed that attempts were being made toput forth a more conciliatory demeanor.

Prior to the election, in fact, for the entire past year,

the Windham School Board had been defined byanimosity and acrimony, with the one exception of RobBreton, who often tried to find a middle ground in themidst of arguments. At the March 15 board meeting,however, there was a noticeable attempt to exhibit afriendlier tone. The majority of board members evenwelcomed back Dennis Senibaldi, who was elected to

School Board Attemptsto Set More Conciliatory Tone

by Barbara O’BrienA contract with the newest superintendent hired tooversee the Windham School District was signed onFeb. 18, but it took nearly a month for the school board

to make its vote public. In the meantime, rumorsthroughout town were bandied about, and frequentdemands to know the tally were seen on social mediaand heard at meetings.

School Board Finally Releases VoteTally on Hiring New Superintendent

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Staff photo by Mike Bourk

Division III Champions - back row, from left: Kyle Frank, Robert Ryan, Blake Woekel, Jake Kirane, manager Bryan Doherty,Colin Loring, Dylan Andrews, Cam DeLoreto, coaches Matt Regan and Mike Larson. Front row: John Granfield,

Cam Loring, Joe Pantaleo, Trevor Gagnon, Keith Brown, and Ryan Nystrom.

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Anthony Bundock and Jaimee Cooke of Pelham and RyanLetourneau of Windham have made the second-quarter honor roll atAustin Preparatory School.

Congratulations to William C. Cann, sonof Christina and William Cann of Pelham.Bill is a 2015 graduate of Plymouth StateUniversity with a bachelor’s degree inBusiness Administration and a minor in Pre-Law. While at Plymouth he was active withMAPS (Marketing Association of PlymouthState) where he was V.P. of Fundraising. Bill

also had back-to-back championship years with his intramural sportsteam “Los Pelicanos Hermanos.” His parents are very proud of himand wish him the best!

Send your Accolades to [email protected] with a photo

by Barbara O’BrienThe Town of Windham’s existing phone system

has outlived its usefulness. That’s the opinionof the town’s IT Director Eric DeLong, andhe’s not alone in his assessment of the vintageequipment.

DeLong told selectmen that his task beganwith the need to replace the existing voice mailsystem, then evolved into the need to replace theentire phone system, some of which is severaldecades old. Former Selectmen’s Chairman

Al Letizio said he had recently gone to see theAcademy Award-winning movie “Spotlight” andhad noticed the exact same phone system inthe film. “It’s a Hollywood prop,” Letizio said,adding that the movie took place about 40 yearsago.

DeLong reported that he had used the services

of TSE Digital Voice to analyze the current phonebill, as well as the locations where phones andother equipment are located. According toDeLong, TSE Digital Voice estimates that theTown of Windham could save about $18,000 ayear on its phone bill. DeLong agreed that therewould be significant savings, but thought theamount might be in the neighborhood of $9,000to $12,000. In order to realize the savings onthe monthly charges, however, it would benecessary to replace the existing equipment.

“It’s a significant project,” DeLong said,but also stated that the proposed SIP (SatelliteInternet Protocol) system would “be fine” for atleast the next 20 years or so. Selectmen agreedthey didn’t “want to get hung up on” worryingabout what new invention might be comingdown the road.

DeLong told selectmen that his intentionis to look into leasing the necessary phoneequipment, as opposed to purchasing it outright.

On a vote of 4 to 1, selectmen agreed to moveforward with the process through TSE DigitalVoice as the supplier, using the SIP system.Voting in favor of pursuing the new phonesystem were Selectmen Al Letizio, Jr., RossMcLeod, Joel Desilets and Bruce Breton. OnlySelectman Roger Hohenberger voted againstthe motion, saying he would prefer to go out tobid on the supplier, as well as the equipment.DeLong said that TSE Digital Voice has provento be “an invaluable resource” for the town.Bids will be solicited for all equipment, as wellas hard-line installation, however, he added.

Reminiscing, Town Administrator DavidSullivan said, “When I started working here, westill had rotary phones!” That was more than aquarter of a century ago.

Town’s Vintage Phone Systemhas Outlived its Usefulness

submitted by Anthony Bolduc, Pelham Elementary School During the month of February, students at Pelham Elementary

school participated in the American Heart Association’s JumpRope for Heart and Hoops for Heart fundraiser and awarenessprogram. All throughout the month students learned importantskills and facts regarding heart health and how to take care oftheir bodies during their health and physical education classes.

In health, students learned about the heart in different ways andalso took a pledge for a healthier heart. The pledges were based

off the AHA recommendations of more water; less sugary drinks;less sodium; more activity; as well as eating colorful, real foodsand choosing to live tobacco- and drug-free lives. First graderslearned where the heart is, how big it is and its job. Building offthose concepts, second graders learned about the healthy choicesthey can make. Fourth graders developed posters about the fivemajor lessons the AHA teaches, and fifth graders spent threeweeks looking into the circulatory system.

During physical education classes, students were able to movethrough a larger than life-sized model of the heart and learn whatit is like for blood cells to travel through the body.

While learning about heart awareness, students were raisingmoney for the American Heart Association to donate towardresearch, education and medical care. The program culminated in acelebration event at the end of the month in physical education classwhere students were able to play basketball or practice their jump-

roping skills, which are excellent ways for students to strengthen theirhearts. In all, the students from Pelham Elementary School were ableto raise $14,823 for the American Heart Association.

As part of their incentive to raise money for the American HeartAssociation, students can earn thank-you gifts. However, thephysical education teacher, Mr. Bolduc, and health teacher, Ms.

DiRenzo, challenged thestudents further. Becausethe students donated over$13,500 (the highest amountthey have raised in the past

three years), the two teachersagreed to dress up in dogcostumes for the entire day.On behalf of the AmericanHeart Association, bothteachers thank the generousresidents of Pelham andtheir families and friendsfor helping such a greatorganization.

PES Students Take Pledge to Heart by Raising Funds for AHA

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School Board MembersDisagree over Legal

Servicesby Barbara O’Brien

The Windham School Board conducted its second reading of aproposed legal services policy during its meeting on March 15, butmembers could still not agree on whether or not to approve it.

The proposed policy calls for each school board member beingable to solicit up to five hours of legal services per year in order toobtain individual legal opinions; separate from those issued by theschool district’s contracted attorney. The purpose of the individualconsultations, at school district expense, would be to obtain furtherclarification when necessary.

The policy would allow for each of the five school board membersto obtain up to five hours of outside legal consultation at an estimatedcost of $250 per hour. This translates into $1,250 per board memberor $6,250 for all five school board members, annually.

School board member Dennis Senibaldi, who was just re-electedto his second three-year term, said he wants this section of the legalservices policy deleted; adding that he believes it is “self-serving.”“We’re a board for a reason,” Senibaldi said.

Newly dubbed chairman Daniel Popovici-Muller said he doesn’tsee the policy as a conflict. “It’s perfectly acceptable to obtain asecond opinion,” he said.

Recently named Vice-Chairman Rob Breton said he wonderedif approving the stipulation to the legal policy was creating “a veryslippery slope.” “It makes me a little uncomfortable,” Breton said.

School board member Ken Eyring noted that any responses issuedby outside attorneys would be made available to all five school boardmembers, not just the individual making the request for an opinion.

School board member Tom Murray said he feels that adding theability to seek outside legal advice “adds an extra layer of protectionfor the school board.” “It allows due diligence,” Murray said.

On the advice of Interim Superintendent Tina McCoy, the schoolboard will be seeking advice on the concept from school districtattorney Gordon Graham. The school board will discuss the issueagain at a future meeting.

SelectmanSimmons Sworn

into Ofce

S t a f f p h o t o b y B a r b a r a O ’ B r i e n

Newly elected Windham Selectman Jennifer Simmons,right, gets sworn in by Town Clerk Nicole Bottai.

Pelham Fire LogMonday, March 7: 3:04 a.m. Medical emergency, Blackstone Circle. 12:12 p.m.Medical assistance, Castle Hill Road. 4:14 p.m. Medical emergency, Russell Drive.5:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Bridge Street. 9:23 p.m. Medical assistance, OldCounty Road.Tuesday, March 8: 1:29 a.m. Medical emergency, Beacon Hill Road. 11:56 p.m.Medical emergency, Village Green.Wednesday, March 9: 10:17 a.m. Medical emergency, Ledge Road. 12:54 p.m.

Motor vehicle accident, Bridge Street. 3:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.Thursday, March 10: 3:24 p.m. Medical assistance, Old County Road. 4:12 p.m.Medical emergency, Windham Road. 4:20 p.m. Dispatched for mutual aid to Salem,cancelled.Friday, March 11: 8:19 a.m. Medical emergency, Shannon Circle. 11:09 a.m.Investigate alarm activation, Clydesdale Avenue.Saturday, March 12: 9:56 a.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 11:22 a.m.Medical emergency, Greeley Road. 1:19 p.m. Medical emergency, Sycamore Road.Sunday, March 13: 1:23 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 8:48 p.m.Medical assistance, Old County Road.Tuesday, March 15: 8:16 a.m. Medical aid, South Shore Drive. 9:05 a.m. Smokeinvestigation, Chagnon Lane.Wednesday, March 16: 10:53 a.m. Medical emergency, Atwood Road. 11:47 a.m.Medical emergency, Longview Circle. 1:04 p.m. Investigate fire alarm activation,Bridge Street. 2:48 p.m. Medical assistance, Windham Road. 4:14 p.m. Medicalemergency, Leonard Drive. 11:48 p.m. Medical emergency, Old Gage Hill Road.Thursday, March 17: 7:10 a.m. Investigate fire alarm activation, Bridge Street. 12:08p.m. Medical aid, Bridge Street. 2:19 p.m. Medical assistance, Old County Road.6:28 p.m. Medical emergency, Valley Hill Road.Friday, March 18: 9:57 a.m. Medical emergency, Jericho Road. 1:27 p.m. Investigatefire alarm activation, Village Green. 3:52 p.m. Medical emergency, Village Green.

5:51 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.Saturday, March 19: 3:00 a.m. Medical assistance, Whispering Oaks Road. 10:40a.m. Medical emergency, Jericho Road.Sunday, March 20: 7:11 a.m. Investigate medical alarm activation, Litchfield Circle.9:30 a.m. Medical assistance, Tenney Road. 10:07 a.m. Medical emergency,Windham Road. 12:23 p.m. Investigate alarm activation, Bridge Street.


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to a close. It’s GirlScout cookie time.

The Windham GirlScout troops did agreat job during theinitial ordering phaseof the sale by sellingnearly 14,000 boxes ofcookies.

The cases of cookieswere delivered toWindham, and a greatteam of girls sortedand loaded each trooporder. The boxes arethen delivered by eachtroop to their supporters. This processisn’t just about cookies – the girls havean opportunity to learn how to interactwith customers, how to market theirbusiness, money management andphilanthropy through donations ofboxes.

The next step in the cookie season iscookie booths. The big addition to thebooths this year was the opportunity to

sell cookies at The Mall at RockinghamPark. It was a great success and a funway for the girls to start the season.Cookie booths will be set up aroundtown over the next few weekends.

Visit www.GirlScoutsGWM.org or usethe Cookie Booth Locator to find a boothnear you.

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Mondays thru May 2The Nesmith Library’s Toddler Time

is a drop-in program for children ages18 months to 3 years accompanied by a

parent or guardian. This program is offeredon Monday mornings; you choose either a 9:30or 10:30 a.m. session to attend. No registration isnecessary. Toddler Time lasts approximately 20-25 minutes with 30 minutes following the sessionfor parent/child social interaction. Toddler Time isonly open to cardholders of the Nesmith Library.Toddler Time is for you and your child to explorethe library, enjoy books and music together, andvisit with 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.

Friday, March 25 Daddy/Daughter Dance sponsored

by the Pelham Outlaw Program, 6 to 10p.m., Harris’ Pelham Inn. Tickets: $30

each ($60 per “couple”). Includes: PastaDinner Buffet, Dessert Buffet, Juice and Soda

Bar. Great music from DJ Torre, photography byLinda will be on-site. Tickets will be avail at theParks & Rec office, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 4 p.m. and through Jen Moyer. ([email protected] or e-mail Jen at Moyer

[email protected] to reserve your tickets).

Saturday, March 26Pelham Parks and Recreation will host

an Egg Hunt from approximately 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. (weather permitting). Join us for

great family fun time at the Village Greenin front of the Town Hall and the Pelham PublicLibrary. Have children dress for weather andground conditions. Open to boys and girls, up toage 8! Egg hunt will include thousands of candyand/or toy filled eggs. Parents are expected tostay with their child. Bring your own baskets orcontainers. The hunt starts promptly at 12 p.m. andtypically is done in very short order. If you arriveat 12:05 p.m., you may miss it! (Rain/Snow date:April 2.) Postponement will be posted at www.pelhammessageboard.com.

Sunday, March 27 Heritage Baptist Church in Windham

is celebrating Easter at Searles Chapel!You are invited to join them Easter Sunday

morning. Complimentary refreshmentswill be offered beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Easterservice will follow at 10:30 a.m., which willinclude children’s and adult vocal groups as wellas Bible instruction. To find out more, visit www.hbcnh.org or e-mail [email protected].

Tuesdays, March 29 thru May 24Are you interested in becoming debt

free? This class will change your life andyour financial legacy! Get out of debt

and stay out of debt! Crossroads Churchwill host Financial Peace University by DaveRamsey. The class runs for nine weeks. Class startspromptly at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. If you

have any questions call 635-1556 or e-mail [email protected].

Thursday, March 31ServiceLink of Rockingham County will

be sponsoring three New to MedicareWorkshops in the upcoming months.

They will all be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. atCommunity Crossroads (2nd Floor), 8 CommerceDr., Atkinson, on Thurs. March 31, Wed. May4, and Mon. June 13. The Workshop is gearedto those new to Medicare or who are planningto go on Medicare in the next few months andwill review the basics of Medicare Parts A &B, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D),Medicare Supplemental Plans, Medicare AdvantagePlans, and Preventing Medicare Fraud and Abuse.

Space is limited; 893-9769 for more informationand to reserve your spot.

Saturday, April 2Women of all ages are invited to join us

in honoring Our Lady for First SaturdayDevotions on at St. Patrick Church in

Pelham. We begin with Mass at 8 a.m.followed by the by the rosary at 8:30 and then

join us for a video/prayer “Fr. Benedict Groeschel- Divine Mercy: Understanding the sacrificeof Christ” a potluck breakfast and fellowship tofollow. For more information call Linda at 930-6436 or e-mail [email protected]: Adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet will beavailable before Mass at 7:30 in the main church.

The fourth annual Spring Craft Fair sponsored byWoman’s Service Club of Windham will be heldfrom 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Windham High School.The cafeteria and hallway will be lined with craftbooths of hand-made items crafted by more than60 artisans from throughout New England willdisplay their crafts. pottery, fine art, unique “up-cycled” lawn décor, jewelry, bird houses, stainedglass, pet portraits, doll clothes, scrap booking,

hand-crafted hot sauces, salsa, granola, andbrownies, and many more. One-of-a-kind gifts andfabulous raffles. Free admission and free parking.Proceeds benefit the Woman’s Service Club ofWindham Scholarship Fund!

The Windham Community Bands’ 18th Annual“Evening of Music” fundraiser will be held from5:15 to 11 p.m. at The Castleton Banquet &Conference Center in Windham. Last year’s eventwas a great success with a large audience of friendsand supporters enjoying dinner, raffles, dancing,and outstanding music by the Windham ConcertBand, Swing Band, and Flute Ensemble. This year’smusical theme is “Isn’t It Romantic?” The galastarts with a cocktail hour and music, followedby a lemon caper chicken dinner at 6:15 p.m.After the concert at 7:30 by the Concert Band,the Swing Band concludes the evening with twohours of romantic music for dancing. In additionto the wonderful music, there will be attractive

raffle baskets and silent auction items. Tickets are$50 apiece; tables of 10 are $475. Contact DavidHoward at 965-3842 or [email protected] to buy tickets and reserve seats.

Mondays beginning April 4The Windham Recreation Department

will sponsor nine-week Pilates Classes onMonday evenings at 6 p.m. at the Town

Hall. Pilates is a sensational, total body-conditioning program. It works the body

symmetrically, combining both stretching andstrengthening to achieve a perfectly balanced andtoned body. These classes are taught by a LicensedPhysical Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor whocan modify exercises to meet your individualneeds. Program fee. E-mail windham.recdesk.comto register.

Pelham GOP monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at thePelham VFW. Guests will be Jim Rubens for USSenate and Representative Josh Moore, with The

Leadership Institute. Food will be served!

Wednesday, April 6The Woman’s Service Club of

Windham’s meeting will be held upstairsin Windham Town Hall. Luncheon begins

at 11:30 a.m. followed by program andmeeting. Program will feature guest speaker“Ramblin” Richard Kruppa will perform songs andtell stories from the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, includingsing-a-longs. Guests welcome, bring friend,neighbor and come to enjoy! Find out what we areabout. For information call membership chairmanSue Violi at 889-0578.

Free Presentation, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the PelhamPublic Library. “Baked Beans, fried clams, fish

chowder, Indian pudding - so many foods aredistinctive to New England!” This talk offers acelebration of these regional favorites along withan examination of how contemporary life has

distanced us from these classics. What makes themspecial and how do these foods define our region?Edie Clark draws from such diverse resources asFannie Farmer, Julia Child, and Haydn S. Pearsonfor enlightenment and amusement as well as on herown experiences, writing and traveling for Yankeemagazine over the past thirty years to placeswhere baked beans are still featured prominentlyon the menu.” Explore the classic local dishesfound throughout historic New England and learnmore about the food our region is famous for.This program generously sponsored by the NewHampshire Humanities Council (NHHC.org).

Thursday, April 7 The Psychology of Color - a presentation

by Interior Decorator Kelly Murphy, 6 p.m.at the Nesmith Library. When you open

your closet, what color clothes do you see?We all have a favorite color that tends to make usfeel good. There’s a reason for that. There’s also

a reason why logos, products, advertising, andother cultural elements are composed of the colorsthey are. It’s all about the underlying psychologybehind colors. Join local interior decorator KellyMurphy of Décor & You when she explains themeaning and symbolism behind primary andsecondary colors and describes how they affectus. You’ll learn why you tend to choose the colorpreferences you do and understand why societyspeaks to you the way it does. Event is free, andopen to the public. Registration recommended.

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 9:30 p.m.starting April 11. Topics to be discussed: Criminaland Motor Vehicle Law, Crime Scene Investigation,DWI Law, SWAT, Accident Reconstruction,Firearms and much more! For more informationor to obtain an application contact Sergeant BryanSmith at 434-5577 or [email protected].

Thursday, April 14

Cochlear Implant & HearingInformation 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 you areseeking! Mark it on your calendar and come to theCochlear Implant and Hearing Information Night at5:30 p.m. at the Nesmith Library. Representativesfrom all three manufacturers of cochlear implantswill give a short presentation on their products,be available to answer your questions, and havereading materials for you to take home. Theywill have examples of the devices they provide,including compatible hearing aids. During thisevent a cochlear implant recipient will be available

to answer your questions. For more information orto RSVP call Nesmith Library at 432-7154.

Saturday, April 16Intro to Guitar Workshop - an

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

returns to the Nesmith Library at 10 a.m.for a rockin’ morning of guitar instruction. Familiesare encouraged to participate together. Bring yourown guitar, or jam with Daniel’s guitars. It’s sureto be a good time! For ages 8 and up. Registrationpreferred.

Third Annual Toshocon: A Fandom Conventionfor Teens! Pelham Public Library will play hostto an anime and fandom convention planned bythe library’s Anime Club on! Toshocon will takeplace from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price of admissionis minimum one canned good per attendee tobenefit the local food bank. This event will includecontests, prizes, raffles, panels, games, art vendors,food, movie showings, and a cosplay Masquerade.The Pelham Library Teen Anime Club proudlyinvites teen anime and manga enthusiasts to join usfor the third annual Toshocon. Other libraries and

school districts welcome!

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., and Sunday, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit our Blarney Stone Café formouthwatering food throughout the weekend.Drawing Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. (need not be presentto win).

Saturday, April 23Mark your calendars! When spring

cleaning, the items you don’t want aretreasurers to someone else so, bring to

the Woman’s Service Club of Windham annual Yard Sale to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. upstairs In Windham Town Hall. Donationsaccepted Friday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.No clothing, no combustibles, and no electronics.This annual event to benefit the Scholarship Fund.

Wednesday, April 27 Craft Club - Pop-up cards! Make your

own decorative pop-up cards using easytechniques. Cards can be decorated for any

occasion or holiday. Stop by the Nesmithlibrary to see examples. Children may attend withan adult. All supplies provided. Event is from 6 to7:30 p.m. and is free; registration is required.

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 pass overWHS fields and drop the golf balls with our own

Jynx on board! Each numbered Golf Ball is $20and only 1,500 will be sold. To purchase yourgolf ball or register for the Color Run, visit www.

windhamjaguars.org. Cash prizes of $1,000 closestto the pin, $500 to second closest, and $250 to thefarthest one away! You don’t need to be a golfer toget this hole-in-one!

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music heals the soul. Five high school students fromWindham and Dracut can attest.

A couple of Sunday afternoons a month theyperform jazz music at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua.Parker Belsky, a junior at Windham High School,formed the ensemble “Jazz Remedy” in the summerof 2015. “I wanted to use my passion for music insome way to help people. When I heard about St.

Joseph’s Volunteer Program, I thought it would bethe perfect way to help lift the spirits of at least onepatient, healthcare worker, or visitor to the hospitalusing music.” In no time, Parker, who plays trumpetand flugelhorn, recruited friends from WindhamHigh School to be in his band, including senior andAll State trumpet player Conor Leland, sophomoresLyle Rea on drums, and brother Royce Belsky on

keyboard, and junior Trish Wojtas, from Dracut HighSchool, on bass guitar.

St. Joseph’s volunteer program has been servingthe Greater Nashua Community for many years,and currently has over 200 active volunteers. Menand women from all walks of life and of all agesvolunteer there, including some four-legged friends.Their mission is to provide compassionate care thatcontributes to the physical, emotional and spiritualwell being of all in their community. Michele Canto,manager of Volunteer Services, says that, “JazzRemedy allows people to forget for a moment thatthey are in the hospital as the soothing jazz creates apeaceful environment.”

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The Magic of ‘Mary Poppins’ Comes Alive at WHS

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School production of “Mary Poppins” reallywowed the audience with their stellarperformances. Their British accents werespot on as well as their impressive singing.

“It’s been so cool to play such a magicalpart. The character becomes a part of youin a way,” said Mandi Miller, a junior atWindham High, who played the lead roleof Mary Poppins. She has performed in sixplays at Windham High.

“It’s such an iconic role. It’s been reallyexciting to play and discover to have it (be)my own while incorporating (the) DickVan Dyke persona,” said Sam Cohen, asophomore who played the part of Burt. BothMandi and Sam tackled the aerial stunt wherethey each had to soar over the stage. Mandidid it twice and Sam did it once. All of theperformers who participated in the tap danceportion of the play nailed every move andwere on the beat.

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by Barbara O’BrienFormer Windham Selectman Al Letizio, Jr., proprietor of Letizio

Marketing and Sales at 55 Enterprise Dr. in Windham has receivedconditional approval to begin construction in the right-of-way in front of hisbusiness.

The conditional approval is based on the Town of Windham eventuallyaccepting Enterprise Drive (formerly Indian Rock Road) as a town-ownedroadway. Currently, the roadis still owned by the State ofNew Hampshire, due to theRoute 93/111 road constructionproject. Letizio said that theNew Hampshire Department ofTransportation is not willing togive permission to use the right-of-way, as the town might ownthe road in the future.

Letizio’s proposalincludes “improvements andenhancements” to the area,including upgraded parkingand landscaping; with 100percent porous materials, stonearchways and footpath, and anexact replica of a historic stonetower that was built by EdwardSearles more than 100 yearsago. The proposed tower wouldstand 43 feet tall and include 35square feet of occupiable space.It would be constructed out ofstone and mortar. “It looks likeit belongs here and will reduceour carbon footprint,” Letiziosaid.

The tower would not beopen to the public. It wouldbe locked and motion detectorsand security cameras wouldbe installed. Inside would bea single spiral staircase; builtcounter-clockwise. Letizio saidthe counter-clockwise construction dates back to medieval times whenknights, mostly right-handed, might have had to draw their swords whilerunning up the stairs. Selectman Ross McLeod, a renowned trivia buff, wasthe only person at the meeting who knew why medieval spiral staircaseswere built in this manner.

Letizio, whose term as selectman ended on March 7 and who chose notto run for a second three-year term, said he and his wife, Patti, intend todonate the tower to the town when it is completed, but that they would

continue to be responsible for its maintenance.Selectman Roger Hohenberger said he thought Letizio’s idea was a

great proposal, but was concerned that the road hadn’t been accepted bythe town; something Hohenberger has consistently said he is “dead-setagainst happening.” Hohenberger said he would be willing to go to courtto keep Enterprise Road from becoming town-owned, and, therefore, thetown’s responsibility to maintain. Hohenberger said he feels giving Letizio

permission to use the right-of-way would be sending the wrongmessage to the state DOT. “TheState caused this road to exist,”Hohenberger said. “It’s nothelping the Town of Windham. It’susing the Town of Windham.”

Selectman McLeod said he feelsWindham has gotten multiplebenefits from the recent roadconstruction in this area andwould support Letizio being givenconditional approval. “I applaudAl’s efforts. This proposal wouldfit nicely in that area,” McLeod

commented.It was also noted that the

Windham fire and police chiefsare in support of Letizio’sproposal, as well as membersof the Historical Commission.“The proposal adds to the town’slegacy,” said Peter Griffin,Historical Commission memberand town moderator. The ownerof the nearby Castleton Centeralso said he was in favor of theproposed construction. “Thiswould be an enhancement tothe area and to the town asa whole,” he said. The areaof Enterprise Drive that isearmarked for the constructionis an approximate 3/4 of a milestretch.

After further discussion, selectmen voted 3 to 1 to grant conditionalapproval of the proposal, based on the town’s acceptance of the road fromthe State. Voting in favor of granting conditional approval were SelectmenRoss McLeod, Bruce Breton and Joel Desilets. The only vote in oppositionwas from Selectman Roger Hohenberger. Letizio recused himself from theboard during the discussion, which took place during his final meeting as aselectman.

by Barbara O’BrienIt’s common practice in town government to select

a new chairman and vice chairman at the first meetingfollowing Election Day, which was March 8 this year.And, that’s what Windham’s Board of Selectmen didthe evening of March 21, but it seemed more like“Who’s on First,” the renowned baseball comedyroutine performed by Abbott and Costello in 1953.

First, Selectman Ross McLeod nominated Selectman Joel Desilets as chairman. Desilets had been vicechairman this past year. Then Selectman RogerHohenberger nominated Selectman Bruce Breton aschairman. Breton didn’t want the job, however, andnominated McLeod as chairman. Former selectman AlLetizio, Jr., who had been chairman last year, chose notto seek re-election to a second term.

After more discussion, McLeod said he wouldprefer to be vice chairman and not chairman. Then

Desilets said he would like to be chairman. SelectmanRoger Hohenberger, who wanted nothing to dowith becoming chairman, did have one stipulation,however. He wanted whichever other selectmanwas selected as chairman not to serve as a liaisonto the Windham Planning Board. Hohenberger saidhe thought being selectmen’s chairman and on theplanning board, too, was just too much work for oneperson.

Following additional conversation, Hohenbergernominated Desilets as chairman and McLeod as vicechairman. The nominations were approved by a voteof 3 to 0 to 2. Breton, Hohenberger and newly electedselectman Jennifer Simmons voted in favor of Desiletsbecoming chairman and McLeod becoming vicechairman. Desilets and McLeod abstained from votingat all.

Desilets did agree, although it seemed somewhatreluctantly, to resign from his seat on the planningboard. He will serve as selectmen’s liaison to theplanning board, for one final time, during the planning

board’s next meeting.

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Nobody filed for the open position of Trustee of the Trust Funds in Windhamthis past January, but the vacancy still should have been listed on the officialballot handed out to voters on Election Day. It was not.

During the first board of selectmen’s meeting after the March 8 election,Town Administrator David Sullivan reported that the three-year term of Trusteeof the Trust Funds had “erroneously” and “unfortunately” been left off the townballot. Since the job wasn’t listed on the ballot, there wasn’t even any way thata voter could list a write-in candidate.

Sullivan said he was informed of the oversight on Feb. 29, a little more thana week before the election. Town Clerk Nicole Bottai had realized the mistakewhen she perused the printed ballots. Sullivan said he immediately contactedTown Counsel Bernie Campbell to seek advice on what could be done toremedy the situation. He was told nothing could be done about the situation.It was just too late and many absentee ballots had already been distributed;some of which has already come back to town hall.

Sullivan was advised that selectmen could solicit interested candidates forthe position, and then select one from those who expressed interest in being aTrustee of the Trust Funds. Campbell said he had attempted to contact the NewHampshire Secretary of State’s Office, but had not received a response in time.“It simply can’t be fixed,” Campbell said.

“Hypothetically, what if it was a school board race that was left off theballot?” Selectmen’s Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod wanted to know. “It wouldresult in the same situation as this,” Campbell told

McLeod. The school board would have no choice but to appoint someone to

fill any vacancy until the next regular election. “There’s just not a feasible wayto create a supplementary ballot,” Campbell said, adding that such situationsare not all that unique. A similar mistake happened in Londonderry during arecent election, he said.

Bottai also spoke about the circumstances surrounding the mistake. “I takefull responsibility for the error,” she said, detailing all the times the sample ballothad been checked, prior to it being sent to the printer. “I apologize,” Bottaisaid, “I can assure you this won’t ever happen again.” Bottai said it was noexcuse, but explained that the town clerk’s office had “been slammed” duringthis period; what with the Presidential Primary Election and the Town Electioncoming one after the other. “I reported the problem as soon as I found out,” sheadded.

Selectman Bruce Breton said his issue with the error was a lack ofcommunication between the board of selectmen and other town officials whowere involved in the fiasco. “The public should have been notified before theelection even took place,” Breton said. Town Moderator Peter Griffin assuredselectmen that town officials would work closely together to improve theprocess in the future. On a unanimous vote of 5 to 0, selectmen approved amotion to solicit names for the open seat of Trustee of the Trust Funds and todiscuss the issue further at their next meeting on Monday, April 18. Anyoneinterested in serving in this capacity should contact one of the selectmen orTown Administrator David Sullivan at 432-7732.

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Indian Rock - continued from front page“Indian Rock” also appears on the

official Windham Town Seal, which wasfirst depicted on the annual town report in1956.

This past fall, Saffie and former selectmanAl Letizio, Jr. made the short hike offEnterprise Drive; a road formerly known asIndian Rock Road, until it was changed lastyear due to the Route 111 construction, tocheck out this piece of history in person.“All in all, it’s very special,” Letizio said,noting that it likely served as a gatheringplace for Native Americans long before the

idea of Windham was ever conceived.Letizio also brought up the subject of

“Indian Rock” during his final selectmen’smeeting on March 7, explaining to his

fellow boardmembersthat there isa group ofWindhamresidentsinterestedin helpingto preservethis historiclocation.Accordingto Letizio,

Eagle ScoutcandidateChristopherRedard,age 14, islooking intoa communityserviceprojectintendedto call attention to and preserving “IndianRock”, including the clearing of brush,the posting of signs and the placement ofa granite bench for hikers to rest. Letiziosaid, if approved, the project would takeChristopher about four to 12 months tocomplete. A request has also been made atthe State level to subdivide the location of“Indian Rock” from the rest of the adjacent

land. Selectman Joel Desilets, who earnedhis Eagle Scout status as a teenager, hasalso expressed interest in working on thepreservation project.

For more information on “Indian Rock”check out the video “Rediscovering IndianRock” on Facebook under former selectmanAl Letizio’s page. Additional informationcan also be found on Derek Saffie’s websitewindhamnhhistory.com.

a second term. There had been significantcontention during campaigning, especiallyregarding the two candidates for school board;ranging from allegations of voter checklisttampering and the theft of campaign signs.

The first order of business the evening ofMarch 15 was the election of chairman andvice chairman for the ensuing year. Last year,this event sparked extensive debate when newlyelected school board member Tom Murray wasselected by a split (3 to 2) vote as vice chairmanand Ken Eyring, in the very beginning of hissecond year on the school board, was dubbed aschairman by a vote of 3 to 2. This year, however,

it appears that the school board might have cometo a consensus prior to the March 15 meeting,resulting in two non-contentious unanimous (5 to0) votes for Daniel Popovici-Muller as chairmanand Rob Breton as vice chairman. Popovici-Muller is now in the second year of his three-yearterm and Breton his final year of a three-year term.

Following the choice of chairman and vicechairman, Murray expressed appreciation toEyring for the innovative out-of-the-box ideasand strong leadership he offered, while serving aschairman for the past year. Murray also thankedState Representative David Bates for his efforts atthe state level, particularly in attempting to secureadditional adequate aid for education money.

Breton expressed gratitude to the voters ofWindham for showing up at the polls in record

numbers. “I’m excited about how close we cameto getting the school project approved,” Bretonsaid, referring to the 57 percent voter support; 60percent was required.

Senibaldi agreed that the vote on theconstruction project was very close. “We needto jump right back in and keep going,” he said.“We have a whole year to promote” the concept,again, Senibaldi noted. He also thanked thevoters who re-elected him. “I look forward toanother three years,” he commented.

Eyring thanked everyone who came out tovote earlier this month. “It speaks volumes aboutthe importance of the issues at hand,” he said.

“Now, we need to get back to the drawing board... but not back to square one,” Eyring said ofthe construction proposal. “It just needs somerefinements.”

Popovici-Muller said he was also very gratefulfor the immense voter support of the constructionproject. “We’re very close to the finishing line,”he said. Popovici-Muller also expressed gratitudefor those who supported the two-year teachercontract, which passed by a large majority.There were compromises on both sides of thenegotiating team this time around, he commented.“I’m really looking forward to seeing what thisboard can do, if we work as a team,” he added.“I look forward to a year of getting a lot of workdone; as a team, and with respect.”

School board members had gone into non-public session on March 1, at which time theydecided to delay the decision on whether ornot to divulge the vote for another two weeks.On March 15, the subject was not raised untilformer School Board Chairman Barbara Coishwent to the podium and asked what they weregoing to do about revealing the vote to hirecurrent Marlborough, Mass., superintendentRichard Langlois. “It’s supposed to be first ontonight ’s agenda,” Coish said. “Instead, it’sburied halfway through the meeting.” The finaldecision had come down to choosing eitherInterim Superintendent Tina McCoy or Langlois,who is in the midst of a three-year contract withMarlborough.

Windham resident and attorney AndreaAlexander chastised the school board for notbeing more forthcoming with the information,citing New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law (RSA

91-A). You can seal the minutes from a non-public meeting, Alexander noted, but not the vote.Alexander also commented that there are only

three reasons that this information from a non-public meeting can be sealed: threats of terrorism,revelation would render any decision ineffective,or to protect the reputation of an employee.Popovici-Muller, who is now the school boardchairman, said it had been the school districtattorney’s opinion that a decision to keep the votesecret could be justified in order to avoid anypotential liability.

Alexander also took exception with the schoolboard’s decision to hire Langlois, rather thanMcCoy. “I credit Tina with the large turnout onElection Day; and with almost single-handedlynearly getting this town to approve the schoolconstruction (warrant article).” McCoy hadengaged in extensive public interaction prior tothe election, as well as spending hours at the pollsexplaining to voters the details of the $38,950,000bond issue for renovations to Golden Brook andWindham Middle School. Although the bond

issue failed to receive the required 60 percentmajority, it came excruciatingly close (57%).Resident Cynthia Finn said she hopes the same, ora very similar proposal, will be back on the ballotagain next year.

Resident Louise Bates didn’t think thepublic needed to know how the vote on a newsuperintendent had gone. “Why do we need toknow?” she asked. “What good can come out ofknowing?”

“I don’t understand the reluctance of releasingthe vote on the new superintendent,” resident

Jonathan Sycamore told the school board.“You should stand up and own it.” Sycamorealso disputed the board’s choice of Langlois.“You missed an excellent opportunity forcontinui ty,” Sycamore said. “You hired a retiredsuperintendent who wants to spend more timewith his family, instead of a young and upcomingcandidate (McCoy),” he added.

Following Coish’s question and the subsequent

public comment, school board members didfinally move forward unanimously (5 to 0) withdeciding to make the vote on hiring Langloispublic. As it turns out, many who had madeassumptions about how the vote for Langloishad gone were correct. It was, indeed, a 3 to 2decision. Voting to hire Langlois for a three-yearperiod were Ken Eyring, who had been chairmanat the time, Tom Murray, who had been vice-chairman at the time, and school board memberDaniel Popovici-Muller. Voting in opposition tohiring Langlois, presumably because they werein support of Dr. McCoy, were school boardmembers Dennis Senibaldi and Rob Breton.

Langlois is expected to start the job in Windhamon July 1. McCoy will continue as interimsuperintendent until June 30. Dr. McCoy, aWindham resident, has spoken with Langlois andoffered to assist in the transition.

School Board Attempts - continued from front page

Former selectman Al Letizio, Jr., right, and local histori an Derek Saffi e visit the site ofWindham’s historic “Indian Rock” in anticipation of launching preservation efforts.

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and implements meaningful change with a curriculum thatbalances established methods with innovative and forward-thinking programs. Course content and methodologybuild upon individual uniqueness in learning style, familybackground, life experiences, and personal intelligences.A confluence of individualized programming and grouplearning results in the development of the whole child.Cooperative projects, parent involvement, and communityservice afford opportunities for students to share theirlearning experiences via the development of an outer-directed sensitivity to other peoples and cultures.

Lyn Kutzelman603-362-5814

www.hampsteadacademy.org

Specialty Kitchens, Inc.The Kitchen and

Bath Remodel Experts! Specialty Kitch-ens is celebrat-ing their 30 Year

anniversary andwants to thank allof their customersfor their continuedsuccess. Come see whyyour neighborshave consistentlychosen SpecialtyKitchens for theirremodel projects.Specialty Kitch-ens is a family-operated businesscelebrating 30years makingfriends with cus-tomers and makingcustomers happy.They have built solid relationships with leadingmanufacturers to insure you receive the best in

craftsmanship, innovative design and top-notchmaterials, and superior value at any price level.They offer a complete product line, includingcabinets, countertops, hardware, ceramic tile andhardwood flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures,windows and doors.

But the best materials and designs mean noth-ing without the people to support your remodelingproject. With their total team approach, SpecialtyKitchens leads the way in stellar customer service.At Specialty Kitchens, a recurring philosophy runsthrough every employee and every project, rec-ognizing that your remodeling project is specialand unique. There are no cookie-cutter solutions,no “one-size fits all” designs. From start to finish,your preferences, and their expertise, create theperfect custom kitchen, bath or office to fit yourneeds and lifestyle. This commitment to proactivecommunication and individual attention has made

Specialty Kitchens the area’s leader in kitchen,bath and office remodeling. The fun, relaxed ex-perience of working with this family-owned firm

keeps them there. They invest time in your projectbefore you invest your hard-earned money. Theyoffer a no-cost, no-pressure, in-home evaluationwith their project manager, assuring you receivean accurate, detailed, written proposal guarantee-ing no hidden charges after the sale.

Specialty Kitchens uses their own in-houseremodeling and installation team, including alead-carpenter, to manage every aspect of eachremodel job. They believe in communicatingconstantly, managing the process carefully, payingattention to project details, and eliminating yourstress.

To learn more about the process, log onto www.specialtykitchens.com. Make sure you read“The 10 most important questions to ask anyremodel contractor before you hire one” or visittheir beautiful showroom located at 4 HudsonPark Drive, Hudson.

Customers Rave!Why? Because our Blue Seal® All Natural

SAFE ‘N SIMPLE lawn care program producesremarkable results. Both the lawn food andthe weed preventer are made from animal feedingredients making them very safe for your kids,

your pets and your environment. These productsfeed the entire ecosystem, not just the grass. Theresults are a more balanced growth that staysgreener longer and is better able to both resistdisease and tolerate drought.


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141 Kimball Hill Rd.

(Keyes Hill Rd.)

Hudson, NH 603 880-3722www.earlystartlearningacademy.com

NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

Early Start Learning

Academy & Child Carethe Building Blocks to social,

emotional& academic achievement

• Multisensory Literacy Program

• New Hampshire Center Plus Licensing

• Multiple large playgrounds

for appropriate gross motor skills

• Music and movement • Library

Now offering a convenient “Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program” that comple-

ments the Hudson Public Kindergarten’s curriculum. The program is designed to

extend and enhance your child’s learning experience. We incorporate the building

blocks of social, emotional, and academic achievement. The program also offers

the flexibility of Before and After school care according to your family’s needs!

Now Offering Kindergarten Wrap-Around

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Now Offering Kindergarten Wrap-Around

Program for New School Year!

Early Start Learning Academy One of the most important decisions a parent

can make is where to send their child for their firsteducational experience. Your child’s interactionsin these settings are an important and excitingstarting point for your child’s educational journey.Early Start Learning Academy (the only “LicensedPlus” center in Hudson) will be sure that yourchild has a positive experience for their very firsteducational schooling. A licensed plus centerrepresents a quality rating that recognizes NewHampshire’s child care programs that go aboveand beyond the requirements put in place bythe Childcare Licensing Bureau. The school isconcerned not only with the successful academiceducation of your child, but also the successfulemotional and social developmental skills as well.

The building is made for children with its largewindows and bright, clean, spacious classrooms.The building sits on over two acres of land, whichallows for multiple outdoor play areas. Outside

play is such an important part of childhood.The playground areas let children practice andenhance their large motor and cooperative playskills. An outdoor learning environment alsoallows them to explore and learn while using theirimaginations.

The academy offers a variety of programs withinthe curriculum, including field trips, plays, weeklyvisits with the librarian, Handwriting withoutTears and Beginning Reading Series that includephonological awareness, pattern predictable text,sight words, vocabulary and comprehension. Thecurriculum uses a multi-sensory based approachfor the emergent reader. This approach enableslearners to capitalize on their language and

reading skills, while strengthening their weakness.This combines a strong literature program thatincludes a rich mixture of written and orallanguage with organized, direct instruction tomeet the needs of each individual child.

During the summer months, a very fun andexciting summer camp program is offered forchildren 18 months to 6 years of age. Thisprogram offers summertime flexibility. Parentspick which session they are interested in for theirchild. Come to one! Come to all! This year’sthemes are: Dino Digs (June 20-July 1), Downby the Pond (July 11-July 22), Space Quest (July25-Aug. 5), Never-Never Land (Aug. 8-Aug. 19)and Making Masterpieces (Aug. 22-Aug. 26).Each session runs for two weeks at a time (exceptMaking Masterpieces - one week) ... come join inthe fun!

Early Start Learning Academy also offers a“Wrap-Around Kindergarten” program which

will extend and enhance the public Kindergartenprogram. The focus will be to support yourchild in the areas of reading and math, as wellas social and emotional development. We canaccommodate Hudson residents with publicschool buses.

The school offers a wide variety of sessions totailor fit your family’s needs. There are half-day,full-day and extended- day sessions which canbe two, three or five days per week. Early StartLearning Academy is open Monday through Fridayfrom 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visittheir website: www.earlystar tlearningacademy.com, follow them on Facebook or call 880-3722for your personal tour today.

Your Local Pet, Garden & Feed Store

603-635-259717 Main Street, Pelham, NH

As always, pet foods are our specialty. We guarantee low prices,Frequent Buyer Cards and a Savings Club Card for double the Savings.

Come in to discuss your pet’s specificnutritional needs and to receive FREE samples

Store Hours: 8am-7pm, Mon-Fri , Sat 8am-5pm (Closed Sundays) Conveniently located across the street from St Patrick Church

Serious Pet & Bird LoversSHOP HERE!

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$19.95 50 LBS POULIN POULTRY FEEDNO ANTIBIOTICS50lb $11.95

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Beaver Vally Farms is a proud supporter of Animal Rescue Network of NE

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Erickson Foundation Supportworks is here tohelp homeowners stabilize their foundations andmake their lives easier and worry-free! With over37 years of experience in construction throughour parent home improvement company, weunderstand high quality and competence in theworkplace. Our innovative techniques and skillin a variety of materials and methods make usyour best option for residential or commercialfoundation repairs.

Our partnership with Foundation Supportworks,Inc., a network leading the industry in engineeringand expertise, gives us access to even betterproducts and techniques. No matter what yourconcern, you can be confident that our staff willdiagnose the problem and offer the best, most

cost-effective solution. Our friendly, certifiedtechnicians will only make this process easier.When we leave, you can be sure that your homeor business is rid of the problems that plagued it -giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

Matt Erickson has been operating his businessout of Hudson, N.H., since 1979, and is a proudmember of both the New Hampshire HomeBuilders Association as well as the GreaterHudson Chamber of Commerce. EricksonFoundation Supportworks is a local, family ownedand operated business, dedicated to the wellbeingof our customers. If you’re in need of foundationrepair work, give us a call at 878-5552, or visit usonline at www.ericksonfoundations.com.

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Beaver Valley Farm Pet Foods & Garden CenterCelebrating 33 Years Catering to Pelham’s Pet, Wild Bird, Gardening and Heating Needs … and Much MoreIt all started 33 years ago when a local couple, Donn and Donna

Clark, already immersed in rescued pet dogs, cats horses, birds, fishand rabbits came across this gem of a feed and grain store, locatedsomewhat set back along Beaver Brook and across the street fromSt. Patrick Church. The owners were looking to sell their “mom andpop” business to a family with like ideals; servicing the communitywith the healthiest pet, livestock and gardening feeds and supplies.

The products and services offered at Beaver Valley Farm reflect thefamily’s own life and their never-ending goal to feed their animalsthe healthiest, locally sourced foods available on the market.

Seasonally, they source locally grown hardy annuals, perennials,flowering shrubs and the most beautiful collection of roses.

Familiar sights at the store are the Blue Seal and Poulin tractortrailers, arriving direct from the manufacturer to feed local largeanimal, small animal, and poultry. Back yard chickens are makinga huge come back in the area so the store is stocked with all thenecessities to keep those precious layers producing. Our customers’preferences are the feeds without antibiotics or with organicformulas.

For our two-legged customers we offer fresh local honeys (Spring

Blossom, Wildflower, Cranberry, Red bamboo, Blueberry Blossom),maple syrups and locally roasted organic, fair trade “Certified BirdFriendly” coffees and Granite State Candy Shoppe Chocolates.Fresh, sweet accompaniments include locally baked Streusels, pies,Kouign Amann, double chocolate dipped devil dogs and twinkies.Come on down on a Saturday morning for a free cup of coffee andfriendly conversation.

The pet foods offered at Beaver Valley Farm reflect all the newestlines of USA Made foods on the market. The foods that they like toendorse and feed their own pets are those manufactured by local,small and family owned companies; Tuscan Natural , Annamaet,Fromm, Grandma Lucy’s (Non-GMO). BVF also carries Orijen andNOW because of their high quality ingredients that never containrendered meats. Knowledgeable staff will de-mystify all the choicesof foods available and help clients determine which pet food itright for your dog or cat with allergies, dry skin, running eyes,weight problem, GI upsets or those prone to ear infections. Freesamples are available to make sure the pet just loves the food choice

before committing to larger size bags. In this economy, a family’sbudget is a major factor so we offer a wide variety of healthy, verycompetitively priced foods, including NO CORN foods for under$40 for 38 pound bags.

And then there are our year round wild bird enthusiast friends... Beaver Valley is their favorite shop, offering the best price andselection of bird feeders, suet at the best price and a wide selectionof sunflower seeds, chips, mixes, safflower … 31 distinct blends!

Come spring, those birds and butterflies will enjoy the rainbow ofcolor that appears when the annuals, perennials, flowering shrubsand roses arrive. Everything that you need to plant your vegetable(organic focus) and flower gardens is at your fingertips, along withfriendly advice. Have you tried planting your potatoes in a potatobag? And, yes, we are there to help you figure out what that littlepest is that you bring in a baggie or that leaf and stem that you aretrying to identify. We are stocked with both your conventional andorganic gardening needs and are ever ready to suggest bee-friendlyproducts.

Spring and summer make way to crimson autumn and the arrivalof mums, pumpkins and corn stalks. When autumn turns to winter’scold, Beaver Valley will be ready to keep you warm with, coal, woodpellets and fire starters. Christmas Greens will decorate our storeand your home. Christmas Trees are available across the street at St.Patrick Church. Your journeys will be safe, as will your pets, withour varied stock or Ice Melt, Rock Salt and Paw Safe.

Pets have been so central to the Clark’s life and service that theystarted and continue to support Animal Rescue Network of NewEngland, Inc. (ARNNE). Since 2001, ARNNE, Inc. has supportedthe Pelham Community and beyond in an effort to rescue, comfort,provide veterinary services and adoption services to those without avoice. Monthly Pet Adoption Day schedule and available pets canbe seen on www.arnne.org or the rescue can be contacted at (603)233-4801 for those not on line.

There’s always something going on at Beaver Valley Farm, so Likeus on Facebook and visit our ever expanding website. Join us on aSaturday morning for a delicious cup of locally roasted coffee. Oursite is www.beavervalleyfarm.com and phone number is (603) 635-2597. We are here to serve you on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday is a day of rest!


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The Tax Return-AGI- A Very Important NumberW.F.Boutin EA - Total Tax Solutions LLC

The income on the tax return of which the majority is usuallywages, minus certain deductions determine the Adjusted GrossIncome (AGI). The AGI is an all important number because it isthe determining factor on whether a deduction or tax credit is

reduced or completely phased out for the taxpayer.For instance Deductible contributions to Traditional IRA's, theStudent Loan Interest Deduction, the Tuition and Fees Deduc-tion, Itemized Deductions and Personal Exemptions are allreduced or in some cases phased out completely by the AGIcalculated on the return. The Child Tax Credit, Earned IncomeCredit, Adoption Credit and Retirement Savings Credit are allreduced or phased out by the AGI on the return. The DependentCare Credit, even though it is never completely phased out, isreduced from 35% to 20% of expenses incurred based upon theAGI.

Understanding this interaction on the income tax return, andhow certain transactions increases the income which can affectmultiple areas of the finished return is of great importance. Ofcourse further down the road, after standard/itemized deduc-tions and personal exemptions, we arrive at the taxable incomeon the return which jumps into higher tax brackets as thisincome increases.

So one of the main goals for many taxpayers should be that ifthey have to spend money for certain services, can theseexpenses be paid with pre-tax money, therefore lowering theincome on the tax return?

Many employers offer a fringe benefit package with allowstaxpayers to set aside income on a pre-tax basis to pay for itemssuch as out of pocket expenses for medical bills and daycareexpenses. These type of benefits not only lower the wages forFederal and State income taxes on the tax return but also lowerthe wages subject to Social Security and Medicare Taxes.Medical insurance purchased through an employer is alsopre-taxed for all four types of taxable wages. 401K contribu-tions help to lower wages subject to federal and state taxes only,however help the bottom line for AGI and taxable income.

Taxpayers who have high deductibles on their health insur-ance plans may qualify for a deduction by making contributionsto a Health Savings Account. These types of contributions aremade with after tax money however, the deduction is taken onthe income tax return lowering the AGI and taxable income onthe return. Contributions to a deductible IRA work in the samemanner.

An Example: John and Mary both work and have one child indaycare. Their taxable income on their tax return is $10,000into the 25% tax bracket. John has the ability through hisemployer to set aside a maximum of $5000 for daycareexpenses on a pre-tax basis, but has never taken advantage ofthis benefit because he gets a tax credit for the money spent on

his tax return. The credit through the tax return is limited to$3000 worth of expenses for 1 child. John and Mary get a taxcredit of $600. Had they opted for the benefit through theemployer, they would lose the $600 credit but would havesaved $1250 in federal taxes (25% bracket), $250 in statetaxes(5%) and $382.50 (7.65%) in Medicare and SS taxes. Thatis a savings of $1882.50 vs. $600. (Note: the maximum pre-taxamount is $5000 per family not per child. Unlike trying toclaim the credit on the return where the expenses are limited to$3000 per child for the credit, tax law allows the full $5000against expenses as a fringe benefit even if only for 1 child.) John and Mary's AGI on the return was $113,000. Unfortu-

nately, the child tax credit starts to phase out at $110,000.Therefore their Child Tax Credit was reduced by $150. Had

they contributed to the fringe benefit for child care expenses,their AGI would have been $108,000 therefore they would havegained an additional refund of $150.

Have a tax question? E-mail [email protected] About Total Tax Solutions: W.F. Boutin EA registered Total Tax

Solutions in the State of NH as a LLC in the summer of 2006 after 10years experience working for a major tax preparation company and8 years of teaching basic level and advanced tax courses. Thecompany mission is to deliver an excellent customer serviceexperience year around, to offer knowledgeable advice so thatclients can make informed decisions regarding their financial future,and to provide this service with integrity, confidence and profession-alismwith a short jumper and a three-pointer to put Pelham back on top

29-26. The Cougars continued to battle back, tying the game at34 on an electrifying dunk by 6-foot-8-inch Zach Mattos that sentthe Kearsarge fans into a frenzy. Pelham maintained their cool notletting the Cougar crowd noise deter them from their focus. With thescore tied at 36, Gagnonnailed a three-pointerto put Pelham ahead bythree.

After the game, CoachRegan said, “Keith closedthe game out, but Trevorwon the game for ustoday. This was by far hisbest game of the year. Hiscontribution of 11 points

was huge. This was thefirst time this season wehad to work on floatersduring practice due tothe Kearsarge size. Thepractice paid off whenTrevor knocked down thatfloater from the corner.”Gagnon’s experience asthe Pelham quarterbackcontributed to hiscoolness in a pressuresituation. He spoke afterthe game, “You alwaysdream of a chance likewe had tonight. The shotswere dropping for metonight, and Coach Regan

just encouraged me tokeep taking them.”

Keith Brown made

both ends of a one-and-one with 22 seconds left in the game to putPelham up 41-36. The Python fans began celebrating, perhaps abit prematurely. A three-point shot by Keararge’s Joe Storozuk cutthe lead to 41-39. A quick foul by the Cougars put Pelham on theline for another one-and-one. The ensuing missed free throw gaveKearsarge the ball and a chance to win or tie the game with sevenseconds left trailing by two points. Keith Brown, playing with fourfouls, intercepted a Cougar pass and was immediately fouled. Thesteal was reminiscent of Johnny Most’s call of “Havlicek stole theball.” Apologies to those under 50 years old who have no idea whatthat means. Brown made both free throws to secure a 43-39 victoryand the state championship for the Pythons. After the game CoachRegan talked about Brown, “The way Keith

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