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Bike Stunt Champion

Teaches Kids Life Skills
Pelham~Windham
News
Volume 15 Number 4 August 12, 2016 12 Pages

School District
Technology
in Shambles

Pictured at far left: No

hands! Or feet either. Bike
stunt world champion shows
his prowess with a bicycle
before a cheering crowd at
Windham High School.

At left: Twirling around on

a bike while standing on the
back wheel, stunt champion
Chris Poulos makes it look
easy.

Staff photos by Jay Hobson

by Barbara OBrien
Superintendent Richard Langlois prefaced the
remarks of the Windham School Districts new
Executive Technology Director Harry Bennett by
saying there was a sense of urgency regarding
the state of the districts technology.
Dr. Bennett took on the job of technology
director last month, replacing Kevin Verratti.
During the Aug. 9 school board meeting, Bennett
said his first task was to evaluate the existing
situation. He was already aware that the school
districts website is in need of being revamped,
he said, but he was not prepared for the decrepit
condition of the entire system. There had been
no substantial updates in six years, Bennett
explained, basically not since Windham High
School opened. There was also no physical
inventory of equipment; something school board
members had requested on several occasions in
the past year or so. An asset management system
did not exist, Langlois said.
Everything is out of date, in some cases
dangerously so, Bennett explained. Most of
the system is at an end-of-life stage and no
longer supported by manufacturers or vendors.
Some equipment has suffered electrical damage
because of shoddy repairs, while other pieces
have deteriorated because they were put in an
uncontrolled environment. The poor network
connectivity exists because no upgrades were
ever put in place, he continued. There are two
conflicting systems, both of which are out of date.
Lack of security is the biggest hazard, Bennett
stated. The security system for wireless is
seriously out of date, he said, adding that it
would take someone with the know-how about
six minutes to hack into the school districts
system. The firewall, web filter and anti-virus
programs barely work, according to Bennett.
There is very little ability to track intrusions, he
told school board members. The network backup
system had also crashed and was not backing up
information. Bennett said he has been able to
repair some of the problems, at least temporarily,
but the overall problems loom large. The school
district phone system is also outdated and has
reached its capacity, he commented, although this
is not as much a priority as upgrading computer
technology.
Major deficiencies exist on the instructional
side of the equation, with the exception of the
high school. Bennett said most of the computer
equipment at the other schools is out of date,
in poor condition and just too frustrating to
use. The older laptops are not even capable of
accommodating standardized testing, he said.
They need to be replaced.
There is no equity between schools, Langlois
stated. This is not the way we should be treating
students.
School board member Dennis Senibaldi agreed
with Langlois, adding, the palace on the hill
(Windham High School) gets everything.
It seems were a system of schools, rather than
a school system, Langlois said. We need to
move immediately in the direction of providing
equitable education to all students. Stating that
he doesnt want to get stuck in the past, fretting
over what wasnt done, Langlois said he wants to
look to the future.
Bennett told school board members that there
was absolutely no strategic plan in place when
he arrived, but he has already started working
on a three- to five-year plan. However, he
clarified; there are some things that just cant wait.
Security is the most immediate issue, Langlois

by Jay Hobson
Bicycle stunt World Champion Chris Poulos
performed amazing stunts on a BMX bicycle
while sharing life lessons of respect, obedience
and getting along with others to the children
and parents in attendance at the Windham High
School gymnasium last Thursday.
The 45 year old from Narragansett, R.I., said
that he had been doing stunts since the age
of six and had won awards while performing
gravity-defying tricks with his bicycle.
When I was two my parents bought me
a tricycle and I rode it all around the house,
I couldnt put the thing down, Poulos said.
When I was 2 1/2 I snuck out of the yard with
my tricycle and my parents thought Id been
kidnapped and called the police. The police
found me an hour later riding my tricycle on
Route 95.
At 6 years old, Poulos performed his first bike

Evidently bikes can be ridden

in different ways. Stuntman
Poulos demonstrates this with
his feet in the air, chest on
handbars and pushing with
his hand.

State Issues Cyanobacteria Warning

for Little Island Pond in Pelham
submitted by New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued
a cyanobacteria lake warning for those who recreate on Little Island Pond
in Pelham due to extensive bluish-green clouds of cyanobacteria seen
floating in the lake. The bluish-green clouds may move around the lake.
The cell concentration was approximately 500,000 cells per ml of water
which is above the state standard of 70,000 cells of cyanobacteria/ml of
water. Direct contact with the water is discouraged where bluish-green
water is seen.
This warning is intended as a precautionary measure to prevent shortterm exposure to cyanobacteria toxins and is based on microscopic
analysis of the water. DES advises lake users to avoid contact with the
water in areas experiencing a surface scum or blue-green clouds. DES
also advises pet owners to keep their pets out of water that has a surface
scum or blue-green clouds. Please continue to monitor the individual
shoreline for changing conditions.
DES routinely monitors public beaches and public waters of the state
for cyanobacteria. Once a cyanobacteria warning has been issued, DES
returns to affected waterbodies on a weekly basis until the cyanobacteria

bloom is not evident. Cyanobacteria are natural components of water

bodies worldwide, but blooms and surface scums may form when excess
phosphorus is available to the water. Some cyanobacteria produce toxins
that are stored within the cells but released upon cell death. Toxins can
cause both acute and chronic health effects that range in severity. Acute
health effects include irritation of skin and mucous membranes, nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea. Chronic effects include liver and central nervous
system damage. The type of cyanobacteria seen is Dolichospermum.
The Aug. 5 warning will remain in effect until additional samples reveal
cyanobacteria levels have diminished.
Visit the DES Beach Program website for photos and more information
about cyanobacteria at http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/
wmb/beaches/index.htm.
Updates on advisories and warnings may be obtained at http://www2.
des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/WaterShed_BeachMaps.aspx.
Follow the Beaches twitter feed: http://twitter.com/NHDES_Beaches.
If you notice anything resembling cyanobacteria, refrain from wading,
swimming or drinking the water. Keep all pets out of the water and
contact DES immediately. Call DES to report a cyanobacteria bloom at
419-9229.

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Courtesy photos

by Barbara OBrien
The crowd of people who showed up at Windham High School on Aug.
6 for the chance to see and hear Republican presidential nominee Donald
Trump campaign was treated to a hot Saturday night, with temperatures in
the gymnasium said to reach as high as 108 degrees.
The stop in Windham was Trumps first visit to New Hampshire since
he was proclaimed the Republican nominee for president last month.
Windham Selectman Bruce Breton said the visit was rather impromptu, but
that local emergency services responded very well to the request.
Breton, who is a staunch Trump supporter, said he received a phone call
from former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski on Aug. 3,
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them to get respect is to be nice to people.

Part of being nice is being polite; you say
excuse me if someones in your way, you dont
yell at them. Use the word please when asking
for something. It helps people want to help
you, Poulos said.
Between lessons on how to gain respect
Poulos gained admiration with his skills on a
bicycle.
One stunt had Poulos riding along while
standing on the handlebars another saw him
resting his chest on the handlebars with his feet
in the air while propelling the bike by pushing
the front wheel with his hand.
His last stunt could be said to teach the
concept of trust as three adult volunteers lay on
the floor while Poulos took a fast rolling start
and jumped, without using a ramp to launch
with, over their prone bodies to the amazement
of the audience.

stunt in front of his parents that involved riding

past them with his leg extended out to the side.
So began Poulos career taking risks on nonmotorized wheels.
Poulos said that his parents decided that he
needed a hobby to keep him occupied, and,
instead of sports and other activities, his hobby
was bicycling.
People ask me how did I learn all the
stunts that I do and I tell them --by practicing,
thousands of hours of practicing, Poulos said.
Along with teaching the importance that
practicing and dedication played in mastering
the skills that he desired, Poulos also shared the
importance of respect.
I spend every day of my life trying to earn
respect. Im honest, and I do what I say Im
going to do. When youve got respect, people
want you around, Poulos said.
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New In-House Landscaping

Program Being Monitored

Accolades
Pelham resident Allison Ham received an Undergraduate
Communications Design degree from prestigious Pratt Institute at its
127th Commencement ceremony.
Matthew R. Laderoute of Pelham, majoring in both Economic
Finance and Neuroscience, while also taking Arabic, all at Columbia
University, achieved a 4.0 GPA to date.
Devin Andrew Marino, a sophomore majoring in mechanical
engineering at the University of Rochester, has been named to the
Deans List for academic achievement for the spring semester. Marino,
a resident of Windham, is the child of Scott and Anne Marino, and a
graduate of Windham High School.
The following students have been named to the Deans List at
the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester: Pelham:
Mattsen Bradbury-Koster (Honors), Zhangxi Feng (High Honors),
Brian Finney (Highest Honors), Alexandra Hall (High Honors), Renee
Hall (Honors), Jane Ham (Highest Honors), Carrie Hanson (Honors),
Thomas Lynch (Highest Honors), Anthony Spirou (High Honors),
Alexa Wilson (High Honors), Marissa Zaino (Highest Honors), Mary
Hammar (Highest Honors), Tia Floyd (Highest Honors), Colin Garrett
(High Honors), Eric Rossi (Highest Honors) and Shannon Lundin
(Highest Honors). Windham: Casey Coupe (High Honors), Steven
Dastous (High Honors), Benjamin Gallo (Highest Honors), Olivia
Goodale (High Honors), Lauren Irish (Highest Honors), Denise Jones
(Highest Honors), Trent Lofaro (Honors), Cristy Theriault (Highest
Honors), Daniel Bleeker (High Honors), Matthew Howard (Honors),
Mark Shamon (Honors), Olivia Estes (Honors), Alexa Splagounias
(Highest Honors), Andrew Lewis (High Honors), Elizabeth Carne
(Honors), Devin Dutrisac (Honors), Davis Potter (Highest Honors),
James Tokanel (High Honors), Kasey Hampton (Highest Honors),
Anthony Gallo (Highest Honors), Christopher Arling (High Honors),
Haley Psareas (Highest Honors), Layla-Jane Saad (High Honors),
Sophia Tausanovitch (Highest Honors), Rebecca Anderson (High
Honors), Sarah Daniels (High Honors) and Elizabeth Caruso (High
Honors).
Several Academy of Notre Dame Upper School students were
recognized for their achievements during an end of year scholarship
and award celebration. Katarina Pugsley of Pelham was the recipient
of The Regis College Book Award. The book Life is Good is awarded
to a junior who exhibits great leadership style and academic promise.
Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo

by Barbara OBrien
In recent years, the Windham School District contracted with
an outside vendor to take care of the fields and grounds at its
four schools. Most recently, the contract was held by Boydens
Landscaping of Pelham. That changed this past spring, however,
when the majority of school board members chose to go with
starting up an in-house landscaping program.
The in-house landscaping program was recommended by former
Facilities Director John Pratte, who resigned from the job effective
June 30. Pratte said he had managed an in-house landscaping
program in Hudson for about 10 years, prior to coming to
Windham in the summer of 2015.
Not all the school board members in Windham were in favor of
the change, however, most notably Dennis Senibaldi, who said he
felt the idea would wind up costing the school district more money
in the long run. The new plan involves purchasing some significant
equipment. In-house landscaping for the school district does not
include snow plowing, however. That task will be put out to bid.
During the July 26 school board meeting, newly hired business
administrator William Hickey, who came on board just a couple
of weeks ago, said the in-house landscaping and related expenses
is being monitored on a weekly basis. Senibaldi told Hickey he
wants an accounting of the first couple of months submitted to the
school board by the end of August. We all want to know if were
doing better having the work done in-house, Chairman Daniel
Popovici-Muller responded.

Hickey also informed school board members that requests for

proposals are being solicited from vendors for both snowplowing
and fuel.
In other business, newly hired Superintendent Richard Langlois,
who took on the job July 1, after resigning from a similar title in
Marlborough, Mass., told school board members that he wanted to
revise the timeline for preparing next years school district budget.
Langlois cited his and Hickeys newcomer status as the reason.
The finance sub-committee had initially wanted to see the initial
budget proposal for 2017-2018 by Aug. 1. Things have changed,
Langlois said, adding that he wants to see the big picture.
All aspects need to work in tandem, he added. We need to
determine the path we want to travel. Langlois said he wants to
share his recommendations and input on any budget proposals.
School board member Ken Eyring agreed with Langlois, saying,
We need to ask where we are now and decide where we want to
go.
Chairman Popovici-Muller agreed that, due to the timing, the
process needs to be adjusted and suggested a joint workshop be
held, including building administrators, administration from the
SAU (95) and school board members. We all need to agree on
the proper process, Popovici-Muller said.
School board member Rob Breton said he would rather get
feedback from Langlois first. Mr. Langlois has lots of experience
preparing budgets, Breton said.

Activities Planned for Windham

Blackout Cancer Week
Pediatric cancer awareness in honor of Cole Stoddard
submitted by Joan Potter
The Windham High School Athletic Department is pleased to
announce the dates of Windham Blackout Cancer week; Sept.
10-16. Mark your calendars for a week of unity and spirit as the
community, schools and many local businesses raise awareness for
pediatric cancer in honor of Cole Stoddard, one of our own, who
died from neuroblastoma at age 5.
I am profoundly grateful that Coles legacy helps bring
awareness to a cause that has deeply affected everyone in some
way, said Michelle Stoddard, Coles mom and a teacher at Golden
Brook School. Windham is an amazing community.
Events will kickoff at three Windham restaurants: MaryAnns
Diner, Reds Tavern and Capri Pizza. There will be raffle tickets
for baskets donated by community members and businesses and a
visit from WHS mascot, Jinx.
All week Windham High School and Windham Middle School
athletic teams will dedicate their games to pediatric cancer. Each
team will honor pediatric cancer fighters, survivors and angels in
their own special way such as using gold lines on the field, holding
a bake sale and wearing blackout jerseys.
Along with many businesses, the Windham Schools will collect
Band-Aids and small toys that will be delivered to delight children

at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. Watch for

fliers to be sent home with students the first week of school.
I am proud to have joined a school district and community that
embraces the important value of giving back,
said Richard Langlois, the towns new superintendent.
This is one effort I wholeheartedly support.
The activities culminate at one of the largest community events
in Windham, the fifth Annual Blackout Cancer football game under
the lights on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
Look for the popular Blackout Cancer T-shirt Sale to begin next
week. This Blackout Week tradition adorned over 900 people
last year and the goal for this year is to sell over 1,000 shirts.
Online sales will begin Friday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 19,
at www.windhamblackoutcancer.org. Everyone who purchases a
Windham Blackout T-shirt will get free admission to the Blackout
Cancer Football game under the lights on Friday, Sept. 16.
Windham Blackout Cancer Week is a testament to the
generosity and caring of our community. I am thrilled that it
provides an excellent opportunity for our youth to contribute to a
larger cause, said Athletic Director Bill Raycraft. This is one very
special week for Windham.

More Work to be Done at Searles

School and Chapel

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by Barbara OBrien
In the height of the wedding season, the busiest
time for Windhams town-owned Searles School
and Chapel on Range Road, two projects have
been planned which will enhance the experience
for those renting the facility for upcoming events.
Selectmen have unanimously (5 to 0) approved
the replacement of the failing septic system;
a project all agreed could not be postponed.
Highway and Maintenance Director Jack
McCarthy said he had received a total of eight
bids for replacing the septic system in the more
than a century-old building. The highest bid
was for $54,000, while the low bid came in at
$22,340. It was not the low bid that McCarthy
recommended, however, as the lowest bid did not
include the cost of removing any ledge that might

be encountered.
As a result, selectmen approved giving the bid
to J. Parker and Daughters of Pittsfield, N.H.,
which came in with the second lowest bid; one
that was only $144 higher than the lowest bid.
The total cost of the job was quoted at $22,484;
a bid which included no exclusions for ledge.
McCarthy said the company provided excellent
references. The septic replacement will be paid
for from the towns Property Maintenance Trust
Fund.
Also, on the summers agenda is the repaving of
the rear parking lot at Searles School and Chapel;
an area notoriously muddy during inclement
weather. The cost of the paving was said to be in
the range of $17,000. The money will be taken
from the towns 2016 highway department budget.

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assignments seriously.
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needs of one of these non-profit organizations,
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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
New Hampshire Flag Football Leagues
Now 2016
Fall Season registration is open. The
league offers flag football for boys and
girls, ages 5-15. For Information on the
upcoming season and to register your player, got to
www.NHFFL.com.
Now Thru August
Every month Hannafords in Pelham chooses
a non-profit to support and in August they have
chosen the Pelham Public Library. The library will
receive $1 for each bag sold. The library is thankful
for Hannafords generosity.
Thursdays in August
Drop-In Technology Sessions, 1 to 2 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Free and open to the
public. Need help with computers or other
personal communication devices? Drop in and
see our Adult Services Librarian! Get help setting
up or accessing your hardware and software, or
stop in for a little refresher guidance for commonly
used applications such as Kindles, Microsoft Office,
Internet Browsing, Video Chat, Facebook, and other
types of social media. Need help with something
else? Just ask!
Now thru December 15.
Where would you go for dinner? Anywhere in
the world if you had the choice? Italy? England?
Japan? Well, the First Congregational Church of
Pelham UCC 3 Main St., Pelham, is sponsoring
a raffle that will allow the winner to make that
decision! The winner of the raffle will be sent
anywhere in the world for dinner! The grand prize
is dinner for two, airfare and a two night stay in a
hotel. Some restrictions apply and complete rules
are available on the Churchs Facebook page. The
tickets are only $20 and only 2,000 tickets will be
sold. The drawing is on Dec. 15. You can call the
Church Office at -635-7025 for information and
tickets. Proceeds help the Churchs Mission budget
and Church Repair Fund!
Saturday, August 13
th
St. Jude Heroes Benefit Party to support
Collette Jolliffes fundraising efforts for the
41st Marin Corps Marathon, 1 to 6 p.m.,
138 Wyndridge Circle, Pelham. Music by
Michael Burns from Magic 106.7. Pony rides, face
painting, raffles, swimming, bounce house, dunk
tank, slip and slide, games and prizes for adults and
children, food and much more. $20 per person,
kids under 12 are free. For more information
contact cjolliffe@tritonsys.com or 234-8475.

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Upcoming Teen Summer Reading Events at the

Nesmith Library
Monday, August 15: Breakout Zombie
Apocalypse, 1:30-3 p.m. Find the
th antidote to a horrible virus before it is
unleashed on the world. Come play this
twist on an Escape the Room game.
Solve the puzzles to break into the box
containing the solution. Entering Grades 8-12
only. Registration Required
Wednesday, August 17: Teen Water
th Balloon Wars, 1-3 p.m. Split up into two
armies and engage in all out battle. In
case of bad weather we will move indoors
and engage in a dog fight with paper
airplanes. Either way, someones fort will be
captured. No Registration Required.
If you have any questions, call 432-7154 and ask
for Sylvie Brikiatis or e-mail her at sbrikiatis@
nesmithlibrary.org.

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Mondays, August 15, 22 & 29

Meditative Coloring for Adults, Monday
evenings, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Pelham Public
Library. Free and open to the public. Sit
down and color in a peaceful environment.
All supplies provided.

5th

Tuesdays, August 16, 23 & 30

Total Body Strength and Sculpt Classes!
Open to teen and adults, ages 16 and
over, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Pelham Senior
Center. This is a total body exercise class
for all levels designed to strengthen, sculpt and
tone every muscle group utilizing free weights,
resistance bands and your own body weight.
Strength training is proven to help improve
muscle strength, maintain bone health and aid in
improving metabolism. Bring your own mat, water
bottle and good supportive sneakers. You may
bring your own weights and bands. Try before you
buy free class with no obligation at the start of the
classes. Program fee. Register with Pelham Parks
and Recreation office. Form available to print at
www.pelhamweb.com/recreation. You may register
and pay online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com.
Space is limited; first come, first served. E-mail
recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 635- 2721
with any questions.

6th

Wednesday, August 17
Cookbook Explorers, 12:30 p.m.,
Pelham Public Library. Free and open
to the public. Each month, well choose
a new type of cuisine or a new diet to
explore. Youll have the chance to share your
cooking triumphs and travails, and perhaps leave
with a great new recipe (or twelve). In August we
will focus on tomato based dishes.

7th

The final Pelham Summer Concert on the Green

Series will be held beginning at 6 p.m. in front of
the Pelham Public Library. Entertainment for this
evening will be Aint That America Band, a tribute
to the words and music of John Mellencamp.
Brought to you by Pelham Community Spirit, Inc.
For updates/postponements go to Facebook page or
www.PelhamCommunity Spirit.org.
Thursday, August 18
Author Visit & Talk, 6 p.m., Nesmith
Library. Local author Frank L. Grzyb is
a decorated Army combat veteran. He
was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart
and Army Commendation Medal along with
several service medals and campaign ribbons.
To date, Frank has authored seven books on the
history of war, and his latest, The Last Civil War
Veterans, is an honest account of how these
veterans transitioned from patriotic young boys,
to determined soldiers and sailors and later to
family men, frontier pioneers and finally, aged
and honored survivors. The veterans honored in
this book truly deserve the lasting recognition for
their timely and unheralded sacrifices during the
war. Grzyb will give a reading and presentation.
Registration recommended, call the library at 4327154 for more information.

8th

Friday, August 19
Craft Club: Sunprint Scarves, from 1 to
3 p.m., Nesmith Library. Use the power
of the sun, and light sensitive dyes, to
make your own printed scarf. All supplies
provided. Space is limited. Participants are
welcome to bring their own additional small white
cloth items to dye. Registration is required; call
432-7154 to sign up.

9th

Saturday, August 20
Intro to Guitar Workshop at Nesmith
Library, 2 p.m. An interactive family
program with Daniel Saunders of Lets Play
Music! Daniel returns for a rockin morning
of guitar instruction, including jazz, classical,
rock, pop, and more. Families are encouraged to
participate together. Bring your own guitar, or jam
with Daniels guitars. Its sure to be a good time!
For ages 8 and up. Event is free and open to the
public. Registration preferred, call 432-7154 to
sign up.

E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com or call 6352721 with any questions.

0th

Friday, August 26
Immunization Clinic, 2 to 4 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. Immunizations: Shingles, Hep A
& B, Shingles, Tetanus, HIV and Hep C testing
(confidential and private).
Saturday, August 27
Residents in Pelham and surrounding
communities now have an opportunity
to dispose of household hazardous waste
closer to home. The Nashua Region Solid
Waste Management District is sponsoring a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pelham Municipal Building,
6 Village Green. Residents of Windham are
welcome to attend. $10 user fee per vehicle,
which covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of
waste. Residents who bring more than this amount
will be charged accordingly. For a complete list
of accepted items or for more information, visit
www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 424-2240. Latex
paint is not accepted at collection events; instead
it should be dried out and disposed of at your local
landfill or transfer station. Electronics are also no
longer accepted. Contact your local transfer station
or landfill for information about how to recycle
electronics in your municipality. In addition,
medications are not accepted at HHW collection
events.

7th

Sunday, August 21
The Windham Concert Band will present
a free outdoor concert at Searles School
and Chapel, 35 Range Rd., in Windham,
from 5 to 6:45 p.m. The 50-piece concert
band will play a selection of music by American
composers, including marches, patriotic songs,
popular medleys, and traditional band music.
The Concert Band is completing its 19th summer
season of entertaining music for all ages. Ice cream
sundaes will be available at intermission for a $3
donation. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs
or blankets for this free concert on the beautifully
landscaped back lawn of historic Searles School
and Chapel.

1st

Tuesday, August 23
Officer Allison Delano will be
conducting an AARP Driver Safety Class
at the Windham Fire Department, 3
Fellows Rd., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will
learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety
strategies and new traffic laws and rules of the
road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply
sign up and learn. Upon completion you may be
eligible to receive a multi-year discount of your
car insurance. Cost: $15 for AARP members; $20
for non-members. To register call Windham Police
Department at 434-5577 and ask for Ofc. Delano.

3rd

Wednesday, August 31
Team Trivia Night, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Team
Trivia returns, and it will be a rematch
for Team Librarian! The game will have
questions, covering topics such as sports,
history, music, science, movies, and more!
Prize for the winning team. Event is free, and
recommended for ages 12 and up. Pizza, drinks
and dessert are provided. Registration required,
call 432-7154 to sign up.

1st

Medicare Essentials, at 6 p.m., Nesmith Library.

Join local author Tanya Feke, MD for a presentation
on the basics of Medicare. Learn all the ins and
outs of registration, and the programs benefits just
in time for annual registration. Find out about how
to avoid costly penalties, how to pick the right
doctors and how to choose the plans that work best
for you. Bring questions! Event is free and open to
the public. Registration required, call 432-7154 to
sign up.
Wednesday, August 24
Feature Film starring Americas Favorite
Greek Family, 6 to 7:35 p.m., Pelham
Public Library. Free and open to the public.
A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved
characters back together for an even bigger and
Greeker wedding. Comedy & Romance, PG13, 1
hour 34 minutes. Feature Film about Good Things
from Heaven.

4th

Friday, August 26
Registration ends for Fall Tot Soccer in
th
Pelham on the Village Green. Open to
boys/girls, ages 3 and 4 (age 3 by Sept.
1). No experience needed! Bring shin
guards. Six practices on Wednesdays Sept. 7 to
Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and six games played on
Sundays Sept. 11 to Oct. 16. Sneakers, water
bottle recommended; shin guards required. Team
t-shirts will be handed out. Registration forms are
at the Pelham Parks & Rec office or register online
at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Forms may be
mailed to 6 Village Green. Program fee. Parent
Coaches are needed! Parents are required to stay
with their children this is not a drop off program.

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Wednesday, September 7
Looking for more Friends (of the Library
of Windham). Join FLOW. Find out
how you can get involved and make a
difference in our community. Many hands
make light work. Even if you only have an hour
to spare each month, every bit helps! Stop by our
Open House between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Nesmith
Library (multi-purpose room) to learn more. Kids
welcome! Refreshments and activities available.
Cant make it? Contact flow@flowwindham.org for
more info.

7th

7th

Saturday, September 17
110th Annual Pelham Old Home Day
Celebration, Pelham Center, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, September 24
The Windham Endowment for
th Community Advancement is excited to
announce its first ever Art of Giving
event to take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
This memorable evening will include
an art auction as well as gourmet food-andwine pairings. Well-known, New Hampshire
landscape artist, Sally Ladd Cole, has graciously
donated several of her original works of art to be
auctioned off at the event. In addition, a variety of
other local artists are creating pieces that will be
available for purchase. Proceeds from the Art of
Giving will directly support art scholarwships for
graduating, high school students from Windham.
The Endowment will host this special event in
Manchesters historic Mill District at Tidewater
Caterings Riverside Room.

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Raymond G. George Lausier

Raymond G. George Lausier, 80, died
peacefully on July 31, 2016, at his home
surrounded by his loving family. He was the
beloved husband of the late Simone (Bergeron)
Lausier, with whom he shared 53 years of
marriage until her passing in 2012.
Born in Lowell, Mass., on Jan. 20, 1936, he
was a son of the late Edmond F. and Marie R.
(Mercier) Lausier. During the Korean Conflict,
Ray served proudly as a member of the U.S. Navy
until being honorably discharged.
For more than 25 years, Ray worked as a
computer programmer for Raytheon until his
retirement.
Ray enjoyed golfing, reading and watching
hockey. He was an active member of the VFW
Post in Pelham and also enjoyed researching his family genealogy
and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, his
greatest joy.
He is survived by his five daughters, Denise S. Prudhomme and
her companion James Fisher, Diane M. Fichera and her husband
Frank Fichera II, Donna M. Prudhomme and her husband Gene,
Debra R. Bibeau and her husband Mark, and Darlene E. Michaud

and her husband Andre, all of Pelham; 10 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Robert Lausier and his wife Janet of
Westford, Mass., and Edmond Lausier and his wife Dolly of Dracut,
Mass.; six sisters, Helen Mayall of Florida, Lucille Lavigne and her
husband Daniel of Dracut, Claire Bergeron and her husband Kevin
of Nashua, Rita Clark and her husband Michael of Florida, Edna
Gauthier of Tyngsborough, Mass., and Marie Paquette and her
husband Donald of Alabama; as well as many nieces, nephews and
friends.

Obituaries

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Paul Prudhomme, and his

brother, Thadee Lausier.
A funeral Mass was held Aug. 5 in St. Patrick Church, 12 Main St.,
Pelham, followed by burial in Gibson Cemetery, Pelham.
Arrangements were handled by Dracut Funeral Home, 2159
Lakeview Ave., Dracut, Mass. To leave an online condolence,
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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Hassan Not Competent

with Making Financial Decisions
that Affect New NH
What do hunting and fishing licenses, campgrounds, vehicle
registration, and small businesses have in common? Maggie
Hassan has tried to make them all more expensive! First as a state
senator, and now as Governor, Hassan has consistently chosen
to make life more expensive in New Hampshire through higher
taxes and increased fees. Would you trust her to behave any
differently as a U.S. Senator? I definitely dont.
Her continued tax hikes are just another example of how
out of touch Hassan is with New Hampshire voters. We have
a thriving tourism sector, and yet she wants to make hunting,
fishing and camping significantly more expensive. That would
make some tourists pick other places to take their summer
vacations. As I know well with my Windham business, New
Hampshire already has some of the highest vehicle fees, and
yet she proposed a 35 percent increase on vehicle registration!
Her policies will drive businesses like mine out of state, costing

New Hampshire jobs. Our economy relies heavily on small

businesses like mine to create jobs, yet Hassan has continuously
tried to make New Hampshire less business friendly especially
when she vetoed the state budget simply because it included tax
cuts for those same small businesses. Hassans decision making
directly and negatively affects the families of my employees. In
the race for U.S. Senate, there is only one candidate who makes
the people of New Hampshire a priority, and her name is Kelly
Ayotte.
Al Letizio, Jr., Windham

Invitation to Attend
PHS Grand Opening
Did you know that Pelham is having its Grand Opening
Celebration of the high school on Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the
gym? Everyone is invited!
Maureen Robichaux, Grand Opening Committee, Pelham

Lightning Strikes Twice

at Pelhams Town Beach
by Kaylee Murphy
On a Wednesday in August 2003, almost a dozen
campers and staff members got struck by lightning on the
beach of Long Pond at Pelham Veterans Memorial Park.
The children were having a talent show when it began to
rain, so staff members moved them into the small lifeguard
building. Lightning struck the building and some children
had minor burns. Some of the staff injuries were more

serious. There was no visible damage done to the shack.

Almost exactly 13 years later at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
morning, Aug. 10, the lifeguard shack got struck again
while heavy rains and scattered thunder and lightning
storms hit the area. This time there were no one in the
lifeguard shack, instead they were in the main building at
the time of the strike. No injuries have been reported, and
again there is no visible damage to the lifeguard shack.

Pelham 110th Annual Old Home Day

Bursts with Community Fun
submitted by Deb Calabro, Pelham Old Home Day Committee
Old Home Day in Pelham is coming soon, Saturday, Sept. 17.
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something for everyone.
Among the many Pelham Old Home Day
events are numerous artisan and crafter booths,
where many locals are happy to display their
best work.
The Victor Spaulding Memorial Auction
features many large items at great prices. There
are even greater prices after 3 p.m. when
everything is $2!
There is a 5-K Road Race sponsored by the
Special Olympics.
The White Elephant sale is really mammoth
- so many great items at bargain-basement
prices. Theres a Penny Sale with many
drawings and a raffle to win some great prizes!
Throughout the day at Pelham Old Home
Day there is great entertainment on the main
stage.
The Grand Parade steps off at 2:30 p.m. and
features bands, teams, community groups,
animals, and plenty of beautiful classic
vehicles.
Children and teenagers will find lots to
do at Pelham Old Home Day. There will
be organized traditional childrens games
throughout the day, as well as a great bouncy
house, prize games and a petting zoo. This
year there will be a 28-foot high climbing
wall for older kids, sponsored by Jeanne DArc
Credit Union. The NH National Guard will
also be running fitness activities for teens.
Do you like to eat? A pancake and sausage
breakfast will be served in the Church
Fellowship Hall from 7 to 10 a.m. The food
tent will offer all sorts of fair favorites all day.
And the Pelham Old Home Day culminates
with the pulled pork supper, served in
the Church Fellowship Hall. The Pelham
Hannaford is a major sponsor of the food
events.
Pelham Old Home Day starts at 7 a.m.
and doesnt end until the last piece of pie is
served at dinner--truly a full day of fun and
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Summer Olympics:
A Nice Diversion
from the Political Arena

I absolutely love the

Olympics. I prefer the
Winter Olympics, but I
also enjoy the Summer
Olympics. It gives me
an opportunity to watch
sports that I never
would outside of the
Olympics.
I never watch
swimming, but I found my eyes glued
to the TV screaming for team USA to
win at the mens 400 meter relay as
well as all of the swimming events.
I personally would never want the
Olympics to come to Boston. There
would be years of construction, just
for two weeks of competition. The
prices for everything would just
skyrocket come time of the games.
There would be an influx of people
and security and it just doesnt
seem like fun. Brazil should have
never hosted the World Cup and the
Olympics so close together.
Honestly, I think the Zika virus is
the least of everyones problems who
have gone down there to compete. I
think that political problems, such as
the impeachment of the president,
are a bit more serious. Brazils
government is unstable right now.
Im surprised that nothing major
has happened yet during the games.
Obviously there is a lot of poverty
and crime in Brazil right now. There
have been robberies from athletes,
coaches and camera crew. I mean
Brazils police officers havent even
been getting paid. Police departments
dont even have enough money to
print paper. So its a miracle that
there is even a police presence for the
Olympics in Brazil right now.
Before I get into some of the
problems I have with the Olympics,
I just want to point out some things
that have happened over the first
weekend in Brazil. This is the firstever Olympics held in a South
American country. Congratulations,
Brazil. Other than the Australians
constantly getting robbed, the long
lines to get into the different stadiums,
and that one athlete getting stuck in
an elevator, I think its going much
better than I predicted. Of course
its still relatively early in the games,
and there is plenty of time for it to go
downhill.
I would just like to express
my sincerest apologies to cyclist
Annemiek van Vleuten of the
Netherlands. Her crash was
absolutely devastating. The course
was extremely dangerous as we saw
from when the male cyclists went
down it the previous day. It was
a steep windy downhill. To be in
the lead and to be so close to the
finish after all that hard work, just to
have it taken away from you in one
unfortunate moment, I cant imagine
both the physical and emotional
pain she must be feeling right now. I
hope that she is ok and makes a full
recovery.
Many of you might be asking why
there are some athletes that have
weird perfectly circular bruises on
their bodies. I know I was. I thought
it might have been some strange
Brazilian disease, but I Googled it and
it turns out I was wrong. The strange
bruises are a result of cupping therapy.
From my understanding it helps
athletes recover faster from a brutal
workout.
Ok, now into the more serious
issues that these Olympics have
sparked some debate about. The
first one is female athletes and make
up. Wear makeup or dont wear
make up; the choice is yours. I think
its expected in sports where there
is a certain artistry involved such as
gymnastics and figure skating. Its not
required by the sports. I personally
wouldnt want to wear makeup during
an endurance type of sport, because
I think it would be sweated off my
face pretty fast. Im not going to look
pretty after I run a marathon no matter
how much makeup I have on and Im
not going to really care how I look,
because I just ran a marathon. Thats
way more impressive than how I look.
I dont think in any type of swimming
sport that wearing makeup is a good
idea, but there is waterproof makeup.
If I ever made it to the Olympics, I just
feel like Im there to work hard and
win, not to look pretty. However, if
you can look pretty while you win,
all the more power to you. Plus the
prettier you are the more marketable
you are.
Corey Cogdell-Unrein won the
bronze medal in womens trap

shooting this
weekend. If you
dont know the
name, try Googling
something like,
Wife of Bears Player
All About Mitch Unrein Wins
Bronze at Olympics.
I would just like to
point out that after
reading various articles it seems
that Coreys husband and the Bears
team is very supportive and proud
of her. I think the headline should
maybe have included Coreys name
after all she isnt just a wife of a
professional football player, shes an
Olympic medalist. I would love it if
when football season starts theres a
headline that says Olympic Medalists
Husband has a Great Start to the
Season.
So makeup and some sexism are
clearly important issues, but I saved
the biggest issue for last. Im going to
do some basic math, so bear with me
because I hate math. So I understand
that when training for the Olympics
training for a running event compared
to training for a gymnastic event is
substantially different. However,
according to ABC, the average annual
cost of a gymnast training for the
Olympics is about $15,000 a year.
In a lifetime that cost can total up to
$120,000. I understand training and
investing all that money into a sport
for the Olympics is a gamble just like
spending all your money for college.
For most it doesnt work out, but for
some their dreams do come true and
they get to go to the Olympics. For
those who graduate college within
five years, some might eventually get a
full-time job above $10 an hour with
benefits. Both, however, are unlikely.
Gymnastics is probably one of
the most expensive sports. I think
overall the Winter Olympics includes
way more expensive sports than the
Summer Olympics. Anyways, so lets
say an athlete trains hard, gets to go
to the Olympics and wins a medal
for Team USA. What does that mean
for them? Well according to atr.
org the U.S does hand out money to
athletes who get Olympic medals.
The medal winners are awarded
$25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver,
and $10,000 for bronze. OK, this
is understandable because the U.S.
tends to win a lot of medals, and not
all countries give their athletes any
money for winning a medal. Its kind
of like the government saying thank
you for dedicating your life to your
sport and being the best in the world,
so well cover almost two years of
your training. Everyone knows you
definitely dont go to the Olympics
to get rich; you go to represent your
country and to try to be the best
athlete in your sport in the world.
Some people do get rich though.
However, since the IRS considers
these amounts to be regular income,
that prize is going to get taxed. Im
not a tax expert, but I dont really
understand how a $25,000 for an
Olympic gold medal is considered
a regular income. According to atr.
org, although the tax for Olympic
medals could vary greatly depending
on a familys income, the maximum
tax for a gold medal could be up to
$9,900, for silver medal a maximum
of $5,940, and for bronze $3,960.
So how do Olympic athletes not
live in poverty for the rest of their
lives? Well, if an athlete is marketable
then they can get sponsors. I mean
its every Olympians dream to end up
on that cereal box, right? To be fair,
most U.S. gymnasts who make it to
the Olympics seem to do pretty well
for marketing purposes. You see them
on commercials and other Olympic
athletes advertising for various
products. After winning an Olympic
medal, coaching or announcing is
always an option. Theres some good
money in coaching, especially if you
have an Olympic medal on your
resume.
Well, this Olympics could not have
come at a better time. Its nice to
take a break from these nightmarish
elections. Its such a shame; this
election is causing good and nice
people to act completely psychotic
and just plain old rude. At this point
were screwed no matter who wins. I
think the majority of the population
can agree on that. So lets just take
a short break from politics and enjoy
watching the Olympics.
Dont forget that you can reach me
at Nicole@areanewsgroup.com.

ME

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New Administrators Introduced to Public

by Barbara OBrien
As the days dwindle down before Windham students return to
classes for the new school year, some of the new individuals who
will be helping to administer SAU 95 have begun assuming their
duties and were introduced to the public during the July 26 school
board meeting.
The 2016-2017 school year is one that includes numerous new
names and faces, due to the departure of a significant number of
long-term administrators and other staff members. Attending his
second school board meeting was new Superintendent Richard
Langlois.
Taking over as fine arts director is Allen Dust, who will be
assuming the position previously held by Jared Cassedy. Cassedy
resigned from the Windham School District this past spring to accept
a new job with the Salem, New Hampshire School District. As
a student growing up, Cassedy attended Salem schools and said
he was anxious to return to his roots. Dust, who hails from the
Midwest, said he is extremely excited to be a part of the Windham
School District. Dust had only been in New Hampshire for a
week when he was introduced at the school board meeting. Im
already getting initiated, Dust said. I plan to step up to the plate.
Commenting on replacing Cassedy, a Grammy Award winner for
Music Educator of the Year in 2015, Dust said, Im not a stranger to
filling big shoes. This is not foreign territory.
Former Windham Middle School Assistant Principal Brenda
Morrow, who has been named interim principal at the middle
school, due to the resignation of Patti Wons, who left Windham to
take on the position of principal in Exeter, was also in attendance
at the recent school board meeting. Morrow has been a teacher
since 1994, after which she took on the job of assistant principal.
She earned an advanced graduate degree from the University of

New England. Im looking forward to continuing to lead Windham

Middle School, Morrow said, And looking forward to a wonderful
year. You wont be disappointed, she told school board members.
John Gratton has been named as interim assistant principal at
Windham Middle School, taking over for Brenda Morrow. Gratton
was said to have experience as an assistant principal for grades
kindergarten through eight in another community. Grattons father
also previously served as an administrator in Windham. Grattons
background is in special education, where he was employed both
as a teacher and a case coordinator. He has a masters degree in
elementary education (K-8) as well as general education (K-12). Its
been a fun whirlwind trip, so far, Gratton said of his first few weeks
in Windham. Im excited to think about getting the kids back in
school again.
William Hickey is taking over for Adam Steel as the school
districts business administrator. Previously, Hickey was employed
by the Winnacunnett School District (SAU 20), where he was
answerable to five school boards. He also has 20 years of
experience in private industry. He earned his masters degree in
business administration from the University of New Hampshire.
Hickey said he appreciates the opportunity to work for the Windham
School District. Im getting up to speed, he said. Were
extremely busy already.
Harry Bennett is taking over for Kevin Verratti as director of
technology. Bennett has more than 20 years of experience in
overseas technology, where he worked with international schools,
including in both India and China. His last job was in Hanoi,
Vietnam. Bennett has a PhD degree in physics. He is a former
physics, chemistry and mathematics teacher. Bennett started his new
job in Windham in early July. Its been very busy and productive,
already, he said of the first few weeks.

Rita McCabe Appointed

as National Flag Bearer
submitted by Veterans of
Foreign Wars Auxiliary Headquarters
Rita McCabe of Pelham,
a member of John H.
Hargraves Memorial
Auxiliary 10722,
participated in the 103rd
National Convention of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary held July 23-27 at
the Charlotte Convention
Center in Charlotte, N.C.
The convention marked
the beginning of her 20162017 term as national flag bearer.
McCabe, a lifelong member of Pelham, was asked by
incoming VFW National President Colette Bishop to be
her national flag bearer. It is a great honor to be asked
to serve at the national auxiliary level, McCabe said.
The position will include proudly carrying the American
flag in front of the national auxiliary president during
specific occasions and at the 2017 national convention in
New Orleans next July.
McCabe served as VFW auxiliary president of Pelham
Post 10722 for three years, auxiliary treasurer for two
years, District 6 auxiliary president for two years and
at the VFW Department of NH State Convention in
Manchester this June was elected to the department guard
position. She and her husband, Mark McCabe, a 20-year
Navy veteran and VFW Past Department Commander of
NH, in their minimal spare time continue to devote their
efforts to their beloved veterans through the numerous
activities of the VFW. Our whole family is involved with
the VFW as life members and helping out however they
can, including our four children and our parents.
A highlight of the national convention was the

announcement of the outstanding departments in the 11

membership groups at the National Presidents Dinner
on Sunday. Many guests visited the delegation, and
resolutions to the bylaws were reviewed and voted on.
Other highlights included the opportunity for members
to view all 48 entries of the Young American Creative
Patriotic Art entries and the Buddy Poppy displays,
in addition to attending several joint events with the
VFW, such as the Joint Opening Session and the Patriotic
Celebration on Tuesday evening.
During the convention, National President Francisca
Guilford commended the 2,000 attendees for all their
hard work in honoring veterans and supporting deployed
military personnel and their families. Members have
spent millions of dollars and volunteer hours helping the
heroes of our country.
The national president also thanked members for
volunteering nearly one million hours in the nations
hospitals, and donating $300,000 to VFW veterans and
military support programs, which includes Operation
Uplink to provide long-distance calling opportunities to
deployed soldiers and hospitalized veterans.
President Guilford has also given funds to two major
cancer research centers, including MD Anderson Cancer
Center, as well as to the Veterans Voices Writing Project
and many other worthy causes.
The election and installation of new National
President Colette Bishop, a Life Member of Gustaf C.
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2016-2017 National Officers on Wednesday, July 27,
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Roger Preston, who has already worked for the Windham School
District for approximately five years, has been named as the
interim director of facilities and grounds. Preston is certified as a
master electrician and has more than 10 years of experience as an
electrician. Preston said he takes great pride in the Windham School
District and is looking forward to many more years to come.
Classes for Windham students begin on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

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One of the goals of Windhams Board of Selectmen this year
is to upgrade and enhance the towns website. To assist in
achieving that goal, IT Director Eric DeLong has been hard at
work preparing a proposal.
DeLong will present his proposal to selectmen during their
next board meeting on Monday, Aug. 22. The meeting will
begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Development Building.
Selectmens Chairman Joel Desilets said the upgrade is long
overdue and badly needed. If Nike operated its website the
way town government does, theyd be out of business, Desilets
commented. Desilets also said selectmen plan to collaborate
with members of the Windham School Board in making the
website more user friendly and informative. A joint meeting is
planned for the future, but no date has yet been set.
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town properties and parks to conserve water.
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use to conserve water. Officials realize that this may cause some
inconvenience, however, their primary concern is that Pelham citizens
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School Board Supports New Organizational

Chart for Administrators
by Barbara OBrien
New Superintendent Richard Langlois has garnered the support
of the Windham School Board in moving forward with an
organizational chart directed at school district administration.
The issue was brought up during a public meeting of the school
board on July 26, but no visual aids were provided during the
meeting detailing Langlois plans, making it difficult for those
in attendance to follow along. Its important to have proper
alignment of the director positions, he said. Theres been too
much of a potpourri in the past. There needs to be greater
accountability for performance and for the assets we have,
Langlois continued. We live in an era where you cant pause for
a minute. If you do, you fall behind.
Langlois said his concept for organization of the administrative
positions is a supportive system; one which allows the staff
to grow. We need to have faith and trust in one another, he
added. School board member Ken Eyring responded to Langlois
comments by saying, This is long overdue.
According to information received after the meeting, Langlois
organizational chart includes two positions that do not currently
exist, but that he would like to see added at a future date.
The chart already adopted by school board members shows
the Windham School Board at the top, with the superintendent
being accountable to the school board, as is required by statute.
Underneath the superintendents direct supervision are four SAU
administrative positions, including an assistant superintendent, an
executive director of technology, an executive director of finance
and operations and an executive director of student services.
For the past couple of years, there has been no assistant
superintendent for SAU 95, but that has apparently changed
recently. Up until July 1, there was a position designated as the
director of curriculum, information and assessment, a job held
by Kori Becht. Becht, reportedly, now carries the title of assistant
superintendent, instead. The change in job title did not carry any
increase in salary or benefits, however. Langlois changed the titles
for SAU directors to executive directors to differentiate them
from other director positions within the school district.
Based on the organizational chart provided, the assistant
superintendent would be responsible for the director of

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science and engineering (grades 6 to 12), the director of English
(grades 6 to 12), the director of fine arts (kindergarten through
12th grade) and the director of social studies and world languages
(grades 6 to 12), as well as a position dubbed director of wellness,
which does not currently exist, but Langlois would like to see
added in the future.
According to the organizational chart presented by Langlois,
the executive director of technology would have no staff directly
under his or her supervision. The executive director of finance
and operations would be responsible for supervising the manager
of facilities and grounds, as well as the manager of food services.
The executive director of student services would have the director
of special education at each of the four schools under his or her
supervision. Also listed is a director of program development and
student placement for special education, a job which does not
currently exist, but Langlois would like to see created.
School principals would be answerable to the superintendent
and assistant principals would report directly to the principal
of the related building. The organizational chart calls for two
assistant principals at Golden Brook School at some point in the
future, as the proposed construction project for that school could
increase enrollment to approximately 1,000 students. Presently,
there is only one assistant principal at each of the four public
schools in Windham. The principal at Windham High School
would also oversee the athletic director and the director of
guidance.
A few days after the July 26 meeting, school board member
Eyring spoke about the issue. The district did not have an
organizational chart - and it led to quite a bit of confusion
regarding who reports to whom, Eyring said. This is one of the
things that stood out about Rich Langlois, as he said this would be
one of the first things he would do, Eyring explained, referring to
the hiring process that took place several months ago. He kept
all of the positions that are currently in place, but modified the
titles to make it clearer where they fit on the organizational chart,
Eyring explained. The two positions included in the chart that do
not yet exist are merely placeholders.

Comcast Renewal Process Begins

by Barbara OBrien
Comcast has contacted the Windham Cable Committee, chaired
by Margaret Case, letting members know that it is time to begin
renegotiating the towns franchise agreement with the cable
franchise company.
In a letter received from Comcast on July 18, it was stated,
Over the years, we at Comcast have appreciated the opportunity
to serve the citizens of Windham. We have done our best to
provide high quality cable television services that the town and
its residents demand, the letter continued. And we anticipate
being able to provide that service to our subscribers for many years
to come. Correspondence was also sent by Comcast to Town
Administrator David Sullivan.
According to Sullivan, the Town of Windham received $272,000
in franchise fees from Comcast in 2015 and expects to obtain a
similar figure in 2016.

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the for foreseeable future.
Doug Cass, the owner of New Life Dog
Training, out of Dunbarton, met with selectmen
last month at the suggestion of several Windham
residents. Similar dog boot camps are being
held in Derry, Chichester and New London.
A lot of dogs are out of control, Cass told
selectmen, adding that the purpose of the training
camps is to educate people on the appropriate
way to interact with their animals during social
encounters. Many dogs have become a hazard
to walkers and bikers, Cass continued. People
need to be taught how to walk their dogs.
Cass is a certified master dog trainer and dog
psychologist. He works with many clients and
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As for the boot camps, Cass said he was
interested in conducting training at Griffin Park
twice a year. There would be no fee charged. All
donations made would be given to area non-profit
organizations that provide services to animals.
The training camps are done in a group setting on
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have a limit of 10 to 15 dogs and their owners.
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with the Town of Windham get underway. Comcast has every
reason to believe that the town and Comcast will reach a mutually
agreeable renewal through good faith negotiations; thereby
avoiding more formal negotiations, the letter stated.
According to Comcast, the public will be afforded adequate
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Ultimately, the town must choose to either renew the agreement
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Once Comcast has issued a new proposal to the Town of
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throughout a training session. No dogs would

be allowed to interact with other dogs during
training, Cass emphasized. Dog owners would
be expected to provide water for their animals
and to remove any excrement from the park. Cass
assured selectmen that he would coordinate any
training dates with Recreation Coordinator Cheryl
Haas and the towns animal control officer at
Windham Police.
Vice-Chairman Ross McLeod was the most
outspoken against the idea of holding dog training
camps at Griffin Park. McLeod said he didnt like
the idea that a for-profit business would be using
a town-owned facility even if any proceeds would
be donated to a non-profit organization.
Selectman Bruce Breton said he wanted a
stipulation that Windham residents would get first
dibs on attending the training camp, rather than
having participation open to all area residents.
Breton also said he didnt care for the idea that the
camp would be held at Griffin Park; an already
busy facility.
On a motion by McLeod to deny permission
to hold the dog training camps, the proposal
was defeated by 3 to 1 to 1. Voting against the
training camps were Selectmen Ross McLeod,
Roger Hohenberger and Jennifer Simmons. Voting
in favor of holding the training sessions was
Chairman Joel Desilets. Selectman Bruce Breton
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At the end of the discussion, Desilets told
Cass he was welcome to return at a future time
to discuss the possibility of holding the training
camps in Windham.

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Thumbs down to Democrats. The fantasy in

Philadelphia is over but do not expect Democrats
to climb out of the rabbit hole. They have
been told to go forth and make America their
Wonderland. Their corruption is being hacked
and it is excused because oh my, it was Russian
hackers. Russian hackers are not the enemy,
they are revealing corrupt Democratic Party
apparatchiks! Protect America from Democrats!
Thumbs up to Donald Trump. Clinton wants
to write a blank check with U.S. lives to push
Putin around, supposedly for NATO. Trump asks
why Europe pays so little for its own defense. The
U.S. cannot go on forever defending Europe. The
answer is Germany does not see Clintons fictions
about threats that she uses to push world war on
Europe. NATO is no longer useful to Germany
and exists for the U.S. to push itself into East
Europe. Clinton is dangerous!
Thumbs down to the driver of the red SUV
who went up Ledge Road from Old Gage Hill
Road towards Harris and then came down by
RGA at a high rate of speed and ran the stop sign
and made me slam on my brakes. I saw you take
a right onto Surrey off of Route 38. Ill be going
around looking for your red SUV.
Thumbs down to the Washington Republicans,

once again carrying partisan politics to new,

Thumbs down. Saturday, Aug. 6, in their
[WHS] new gym, no air conditioning, too hot for
destructive levels. President Barack Obama has
been trying since May to gain approval for $1.9
the older people there - 100 degrees plus. Why
billion to combat the Zika virus outbreak. But
was it not on? What a cheap town.
the funds remain unavailable due to the GOPs
Thumbs up. Excellent Trump for President
refusal to release them unless they come from
Rally
Saturday; would go again.
the Planned Parenthood fund, a womens health
organization victimized last year by doctored
Thumbs down to Donald Trumps disgraceful
films taken by two since-arrested right-wing Texan
attacks last
dissidents,
week on Mr.
and has only
and Mrs. Khan.
recently been
Trump has
re-funded.
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couple
who
lost
their
American
soldier
son in
the increasing number of new Zika cases there.
the
Iraq
War
12
years
ago,
after
they
spoke
out
And therell be many more travel advisories
at the convention about his bigotry towards their
forthcoming, thanks to the ongoing misogynist
religion. In Trumps eyes the fact that this is a
GOP agenda.
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and the memory of their perished war-hero son.

After years of mostly voting for Republicans, Im
exercising my right to cast this one for Hillary
Clinton.
Thumbs up to the Pelham Police Departments
Rape Aggression Defense Class. Its a free course
open to all women in the area taught by Officer
Deroche of the Pelham Police Department. I took
part in the class and learned a ton of self-defense
maneuvers. I hope I never have to use them but
am glad that police officers like Officer Deroche
(and Officers Yates, Page, Chase and Caprigno)
dedicate their time to teaching local girls and
women how to defend themselves. I highly
recommend this course to all women.
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Weather Whys and Climate Wise

Drought Conditions Worsen

by Joseph DAleo, Certied Consulting Meteorologist
The parched late spring and summer continues.
As of early August, the previous 90 days were
running around six inches (more than 50%) below
the normal rainfall for the period. Here in southern
New Hampshire, we are officially in severe drought
conditions. Over one million people live in the
drought areas in the Granite State. We are not alone.
In the 10 northeast states, over 33 million people are
being affected by drought.
The dryness and the late winter, brief but intense
cold, damaged some flowering shrubs. With the persistent dryness
and warm temperatures, our lawns and gardens and trees are very
stressed. Water bans
are in effect. Some trees
are turning prematurely
brown and their leaves
could fall early.
The brilliant fall
colors we enjoy in
New England often are
very disappointing in
droughty summers that
were dry from the start
like this one.
Further north where
many travel to see
the colors away in
the mountains, the
rains have been more
generous so dont let the
local issues keep you
from enjoying that fall
tradition.
We have had some
rain chances, but, as
is often the case in
droughty summers, the
rainfall disappoints in
these events. A classic
example occurred early this month when a large cluster of heavy
rain showers moved southeast after dropping two to four inches of
rains in New York state and western New England. The rain bands
just kept dying as it descended from the mountains. We had barely
a few tenths of an inch. That amount of water evaporates in less than
a day when the sun returns, breezes blow and air warms and dries as
was the case.
In droughty years, the heat waves are more intense as we have
seen this week. The lack of moisture means fewer clouds, and more
of the solar energy goes to warming the air.
To get good rains here in summer, we need a stalled rainproducing front or tropical system. Those are rare in July but
become more possible in late summer into the fall. Mid-summer
rains come from daytime thunderstorms or larger clusters like the
one that failed last week.
Models are projecting some hope for such a band enhanced with
tropical moisture (though not a tropical storm). Although some get
weather enthusiasts are excited by tropical storms, trust me,

Weather Whys
and Climate Wise
we dont want a major hurricane here in New England.
Hurricane Sandy in 2012, which was a borderline Category 1
storm just before landfall, did $71.4 billion in damages mainly
because the track took it into some
of the most expensive real estate
in the country. The damage was
greater because it arrived at the time
of high tide and with a full moon
both of which amplified the storms

surge. Only Hurricane Katrina

in 2005 did more damage
(estimated at $108 billion)
when it flooded New Orleans
and coastal Mississippi.
Major hurricanes like Katrina
are the biggest threats. We are now in an unprecedented stretch of
3,945 days (11 years) since a major Category 3 of greater hurricane
made landfall on the East or Gulf coasts. That is two years longer
than any other past major hurricane drought.
Hurricanes landfalls tend to cluster here in the east, when the
Atlantic is in its multidecadal warm period, and favored in non-El
Nio summers. This summer the Atlantic is warm and the super El
Nio has faded.
In the period from 1938 to 1960, we had eight major impact
hurricanes in the east that affected New England, five in the 1954
and 1955 summers. A repeat of the Hurricane of 38 storm intensity
and track or Hurricane Carol in 1954, could produce $100 billion

in damages and massive tree fall and long power outages in the
northeast.
We are concerned that this year could see more Atlantic storms
and a greater threat of a hit on the mainland (Gulf and/or the East
Coast). Weatherbell Hurricane season forecast has the Gulf and
East Coast as risk areas. Though some threats may come from
long track storms that originate in the eastern Atlantic, others may
develop nearer the mainland.
The best possible scenario for us would be a storm that comes
in much further south and delivers mainly just the badly needed
soaking rains as it passes New England.
Often in summer, we see the cookbook ingredients coming
together a few weeks in advance. I warned CNN two weeks
before Isabel in 2003 attacked the Mid Atlantic and they were well
prepared to cover the event. At Weatherbell, we warned subscribers
of the threat with Irene and Sandy many, many days in advance.
As I write this on Aug. 8, we see the chance that tropical moisture
entering the Gulf will enhance rainfall (locally 6 to 12 inches are
possible) in some parts of the Northeast this weekend into early this
upcoming week. But where the band sets up could vary and focus
north or south
of us. A good
soaking rain
would change
the regime
and make this
weeks heat
wave the last
of the season.
We
welcome you
to join us at
Weatherbell
where we
do daily
detailed blogs
and videos
covering
storms
and other
important
weather
events this late
summer and
fall, and later
during what
should be a much more interesting winter.
Joe DAleo, a Hudson resident for the last 25 years, co-founded
The Weather Channel and served as its first director of meteorology
back in 1982. With more than 40 years of experience in professional
meteorology, he has served as chief meteorologist for Weatherbell
Analytics since 2011. As a fellow of the American Meteorologist
Society, he has testified about weather and climate before federal
and state legislatures and taken the science lead on legal briefs to the
D.C. circuit and U.S. Supreme courts. Let Joe know what you think
at joe@areanewsgroup.com.

Pelham Fire Log

Monday, July 25: 4:22 a.m. Investigate report of fire in the woods,
area of Dutton Road. 11:15 a.m. Responded to Salem for mutual
aid for a brush fire. 2:46 p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road.
4:12 p.m. Report of motor vehicle accident, Ledge Road at Old
Gage Hill Road. 8:29 p.m. Medical emergency, Kinnal Avenue.
Tuesday, July 26: 12:45 p.m. Medical walk-in to the Fire Station.
4:30 p.m. Bark mulch fire, Bridge Street.
Wednesday, July 27: 7:27 a.m. Medical emergency, Terrace
Circle. 2:43 p.m. Medical emergency, Drummer Road. 3:57 p.m.
Responded to Dracut for mutual aid. 4:41 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident, Bridge Street.
Friday, July 29: 6:35 a.m. Motor vehicle accident, Mammoth
Road at Nashua Road. 8:38 a.m. Fire alarm activation, Bridge
Street. 10:53 a.m. Investigated report of limb on wires, Leonard
Drive. 1:22 p.m. Motor vehicle accident, Windham Road. 3:10
p.m. Medical emergency, Windham Road. 10:03 p.m. Medical
assistance, Old County Road.
Monday, August 1: 2:49 a.m. Medical emergency, Turtle Crossing
Road. 6:24 p.m. Investigate alarm activation, Main Street. 9:48
p.m. Medical assistance, Main Street.
Tuesday, August 2: 9:42 a.m. Medical emergency, Hillcrest Lane.
3:52 p.m. Responded to report of car fire, Bridge Street.
Wednesday, August 3: 8:09 a.m. Medical emergency, Main Street.
Thursday, August 4: 1:26 a.m. Fire alarm activation, Ivers Grove
Road. 4:21 p.m. Medical emergency, Misty Lane.
Friday, August 5: 6:37 a.m. Tree on wires, Carol Drive. 5:05 p.m.
Medical emergency, Old Gage Hill Road. 7:43 p.m. Medical

assistance, Highland Avenue.

Saturday, August 6: 1:50 p.m. Illegal burn, Plower Road. 3:08
p.m. Medical assistance, Gordon Avenue. 9:18 p.m. CO alarm
activation, Arlene Drive.

Sunday, August 7: 11:40 a.m. Medical assistance, Goldfinch Drive.

1:57 p.m. Medical assistance, Tenney Road. 9:12 p.m. Investigate
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said. Youve been living on the edge with a prayer for a long time.
As for the short-term, Bennett said he would like to have new
technology equipment in place by this coming Christmas. The work
would be done during times that school is not in session, he said,
noting that he has already begun looking into a new wireless system
that includes web filtering for any kind of device. Staff would also
need to be trained, so they would feel comfortable with any new
equipment and/or system. We dont intend to just drop it in their
laps, Langlois said.
As for the current process of reassigning laptops from graduating
high school seniors to eighth graders at Windham Middle School
that is no longer a viable concept, Langlois said, noting that the
number of eighth grade students exceeds the number of 12th
grade graduates. The high school has utilized a one-on-one laptop
program since it opened its doors in 2009, with a specific laptop
assigned to each student for use during the duration of their stay.
Bennett recommended the purchase of Chromebooks for students
in second, fifth and eighth grade, rather than handing down laptops
that are in questionable condition. Chromebooks reportedly cost
about 75 percent less to purchase than Apple laptops. The hand-medown laptops should be placed on a mobile cart and used only as
needed; something that would be likely to occur about five-percent
of the time.
Acquiring Chromebooks for students is one of the most critical
issues to be solved, Bennett said. Chromebooks are much sturdier,
less likely to be hacked, less likely to be dropped because of their
light weight and very easy to repair. According to Bennett, the boot
time on a Chromebook is only about two seconds.
To accomplish the things deemed critical; those that cannot wait
for a strategic plan to be implemented, the cost would be about

Security is the most immediate

issue. Youve been living on the
edge with a prayer for a long
time.
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Richard Langlois
$346,000, money not included in this years operating budget.
Langlois recommendation was to use money appropriated by voters
through the Capital Needs Assessment account. Theres no other
source, Langlois emphasized.
According to William Hickey, newly hired business and finance
director, the warrant article passed by voters didnt specify precisely
what capital needs would be addressed with the funding. Hickey
said the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration
concurred with his opinion. The warrant article was very broad,
Hickey said.
School board member Ken Eyring said his only concern with using
the CNA money for technology would be violating the trust of voters.
Senibaldi also said he had some concerns about the legality and
ethics of using the funds on something not spelled out previously.
Im happy we have a team with a plan, school board member Rob
Breton stated. We dont want to handicap them.

Bennett said the quickest he would be able to get Chromebooks

delivered would be two weeks and he would still need a few days to
get them prepped for students.
Eyring also asked Hickey to check into whether or not the money
that was allocated for technology in the past two years was spent
as intended. He also said he wanted a detailed list of proposed
expenditures regarding the current proposal to upgrade the system
and equipment. I want a better understanding, Eyring said.
Former school board chairman Barbara Coish questioned whether
a Chromebook, with a life-expectancy of three years, would be
considered as a capital improvement.
Resident Bob Coole suggested that the school board waive its bid
procedures and go with a single vendor for the Chromebooks. Get
this process going, Coole said. Get the students what they need.
Residents Rich Amari and Cynthia Finn both expressed appreciation
to Langlois and Bennett for all the effort already put into resolving
the technology shambles. This is brilliant, Amari said of Bennetts
work thus far.
After further discussion, school board members decided to put off
a decision on whether to approve spending capital needs assessment
funding for technology until Bennett and Hickey have more time
to check out any possible ramifications. Tentative plans are for the
school board to meet again on Tuesday, Aug. 16, beginning at 6 p.m.
at town hall. This meeting will be open to the public.

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Despite the sweltering conditions, a large crowd of supporters filled the gymnasium at Windham High School
to welcome Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Aug. 6.
Mr. Trump was very appreciative, Breton said. The rally went off
without a hitch.
Trump supporters lined up outside Windham High School;
standing in the hot sun for hours before the 8 p.m. get-together
was set to begin. Once they were allowed inside, the heat
only worsened, however. The gym at Windham High is not air
conditioned. The auditorium at the high school does have air
conditioning, but was not large enough to accommodate the crowd.
Just before Trump stepped up to the microphone, he was heard
saying that he felt as if he was in a sauna. It was so sweltering in the
gym that some people asked that the lights be turned off. Others
questioned why nobody was turning on the air conditioning.
Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson said he allowed
approximately 1,500 people into the gymnasium before closing the
doors. The gym actually accommodates about 2,000 people, but
because of the heat and the amount of space taken up by the stage

from which Trump spoke, McPherson said he needed to lower the

attendance. Throughout the rally, people were
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Trumps campaign will be billed for town and
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Windham. Those bills had not yet been tallied by
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On July 29, at approximately 1:21 p.m., Pelham Police and Pelham Fire personnel responded to a
reported motor vehicle crash on Windham Road in the area of Tallant Road. Upon arrival, officers
determined this was a single vehicle crash involving a 2003 Hyundai sports utility vehicle. The vehicle
was heading north on Windham Road when it suddenly left the roadway, striking a telephone pole.
The vehicle operator, William Pope, 20, of Windham, was treated by Pelham Fire personnel and
transported to the Golden Brook School on Lowell Road in Windham, where he was then transported by
med-flight to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Popes condition was not known at the
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by Len Lathrop
Have you been in the north end of Hudson,
maybe just past Alvirne High School, on Sunday
afternoon, and there is about five minutes of
rumble, maybe a little less, maybe a little more
and then it is gone, but then it is back?
Then you realize that it is an engine sound that
you heard, yes, that is the rumble. Old timers will
know that it is racing at the oldest auto race track
in New Hampshire; it is the Hudson Speedway,
located at 120 Old Derry Road.
Racing during the summer is on Sunday and the

practice laps start at 3:45 p.m. with the qualifying

heats beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday the 7th was
the Don Hayes Memorial Sunday with racing for
four types of cars and drivers, there were Road
Runners, the S.T.A.R.S. Tour, Thunder Light and
Rookie Stocks.
The cars in each class are very different as are
the drivers. With the S.T.A.R.S. on the track you
saw cars from as far away as New York, some
from Rhode Island and Connecticut. These are
super modified cars that while they at one time
were highway cars, you would have to be a race

expert to know
what type of car
they used to be.
Now they have
boost engines
putting out 500
horsepower and
chassis that are
only inches from
the ground, with
the tops of these
cars less than 5
feet tall, special
tires, racing seats
and more.

The fastest cars were the Road Runner, which

were identifiable by most, while many had
replacement pieces of sheet metal here and there
and, of course, roll bars and all the safety features.
In the pits it was mentioned that speed in the
straight-aways could reach 70 miles per hour.
The Thunder Lights were smaller cars,
four cylinders in nature, but also with all the
equipment to make it safe for the drivers.
If youre into racing, Hudson is a track where
you are very close to the action and can offer
a Sunday evening quite a bit different from 60
minutes on the tube.

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Nine athletes from Windham were named All American Cheerleaders at last weeks United
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across the country were chosen to perform in the 97th Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade, the
oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation.
The Windham athletes earned the All-American title via tryout based on superior cheerleading and
dance skills. Only the top 10 percent of the cheerleaders who attend varsity spirit camps in the summer
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