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by Gloria SullivanLast week’s

magnitude 7 earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has claimed at least 70,000 lives and has left a country in ruins.

The tragedy has left Pelham resident Magdalie Descopins feeling sick and unable to eat or think of anything but her family. Descopins was born and raised in Haiti, and her parents, sisters, aunt, and many cousins still reside there. “I am sick. It’s killing me. I’m stressed. Every time I go to eat, I just picture my family with no food,” she said.

She has been unable to locate or contact her family members since the earthquake. She did receive an update from a cousin living in New York who spoke to Descopins’ sister that all of her immediate family members survived. “They are safe and alive, but they have no home. They have nothing,” Descopins said. “They have no water to drink and they are staying in a park. There has been no help yet where they are,”

she added. Descopins’ parents live in South Haiti and their home was unharmed. She hopes that her sisters and other family members who have been left homeless will somehow be able to reunite with the parents, but remarked that due to the conditions of roads and bridges, the four-hour drive may be impossible.

Descopins, her husband, and their three children moved to the United States in 1995. The family wanted their children to go to better schools and grow up in a safe place. Since July 2009,

Haitian Tragedy Hits Homefor Pelham Family

by Len LathropLast Saturday, January 16, two volunteers of

the year-old Ice Garden in Pelham visited the ice rink. They knew there could be problems with the warm weather, but what they found there was extremely upsetting. There was trash everywhere, including cigarette butts, beer caps, hockey tape, hockey jersey tags, and empty bottles. In addition, the pond hockey goals were left on the ice, which caused them to melt into the ice. Even though the “rink closed” sign was posted, they found teenagers skating and were met with, “Yeah, the ice is really slushy and not very good today,” to which the volunteers responded, “Then why are you skating on it?”

“The Pelham Ice Rink is run entirely with volunteer labor and donations, and we’ve run into some issues as of late,” said Chris Mader, one of the organizers behind building and maintaining the rink. He would like to re-communicate some ‘basics’ when visiting the rink.• Obey the signs at the rink, and please stay of the

ice if it is posted as “Closed”• Park in the parking lot and not down by the field• Drinking alcohol is prohibited• Smoking is prohibited• Littering is prohibited• Helmets are required at all times. Outdoor ice

has imperfections not normally encountered on indoor rinks.In summary, “Please leave the rink in better

shape then when you got there,” said Mader.Also, they are “now hiring,” as the Ice Garden

is looking to fill three key positions in 2010-2011. Ideally, they would like to have people identified by February 1. Anyone interested in stepping into

these roles can contact the Ice Garden through their Website: http://pelhamicegarden.webs.com/contactus.htm.• Chairperson for Rink Maintenance

Responsible for maintaining the ice rink between the date of build-out through break-down (roughly mid-December through mid-March.) Responsible for making sure the ice is safe to skate on at all times. Needs to organize Rink Captains/Volunteers and maintain weekly maintenance schedule. Must lead the overall effort when inclement weather hits. Works with Pelham Parks and Recreation Director regarding a proper maintenance schedule surrounding town events. Coordinates efforts with the Pelham Police and

Fire Departments as necessary. Ultimately has a minimum of 15 to 20 volunteers willing to help on a daily/weekly basis as necessary.• Chairperson for Fundraising

Responsible for fundraising, planning, and budgeting the Ice Garden business. Must have the ability to write a business plan and budget, and be fiscally responsible. Has experience fundraising and has unique ideas that can help support the growth and maintenance of the ice rink. Can negotiate with vendors/suppliers. Background as a treasurer or in finance is preferred.• Chairperson for Events

Responsible for working with Pelham Parks and Recreation around any/all events for each

season. Brings unique ideas to the table and can then coordinate an effort to bring an idea to life. Is highly organized. Is an overall fun person who enjoys bringing happiness to the residents of Pelham!

Lastly, the volunteers would like to reiterate to keep the gate at Lyons Memorial Park closed. The parking area down by the field is very soft and they do not want traffic going down towards the fields any longer. Not only will this prevent damage within the park, it will better help with “rink security” and discourage people from “tailgating.” In addition, Pelham Police Chief Joe Roark said that Pelham Police would be scheduling periodic patrols for the rink, effective immediately.

Warm Weather, Littering Pose Issues at Pelham Ice Garden

Pelham Ice Garden being enjoyed

by Gloria SullivanCub Scout Pack 25 of Pelham recently raised funds

to support their efforts at McDonald’s restaurant. For two hours, McDonald’s donated 20 percent of their sales to the Scouts’ Den while the group helped clear tables, wipe trays, and fill condiment dispensers.

Families waited for the stroke of 5 o’clock, when the fundraiser began, to place their orders. “I am totally shocked at the amount of people who came tonight. There were a lot of people from the Pelham MOMS Club and Cub Scouts,” said Den leader Deb Zimmerman.

Zimmerman, whose father was a pack leader and whose mother would run Scout meetings if her father was working late, looked on with a smile as the her sons wiped tables and eagerly awaited the need to fill a napkin dispenser. She organized this event with restaurant manager Donna Farrell. Zimmerman was picking up dinner at the drive-thru and asked if the restaurant had any fund-raising opportunities. She then called the manager and learned that McDonald’s hosts Student Nights every other week in January through April, and then again in September through June. The event was the first fundraiser at the Pelham restaurant, and Farrell was happy to be a part of it. “It can be very successful and I am very excited that we gave it a shot,” she said.

Zimmerman then spread the word about the event to Pelham television, the PTA newsletter, her Parish, and the Pelham MOMS Club.

Marie Yanish, mother of two Scouts herself, said, “It’s rewarding and fun to see your child grow through different ranks in Scouting.” As she watched her son having fun “working,” she added, “This gives them a taste of what their first jobs may be like.”

When asked what he thought of his experience working at McDonald’s for a couple of hours, Peter Yanish, 9, said, “It was a busy night. I saw lots of friends and washed off tables. It was an easy job.” He is even looking forward to working someday: “Five days a week and weekends,” he said. The charismatic Yanish went on to explain how he forgot to bring his $3 that he intended on paying for a customer behind him in line as part of his Pelham Elementary class’ Kids Care Club efforts. His teacher gave him the money to get him started in “paying it forward” to a random person.

Manager Farrell came out from behind the counter at the end of the evening and announced that the Scouts had earned a $165 donation that night. “Awesome! Thank you!” said a pleasantly surprised Zimmerman.

Cub Master Bruce Deacon said, “This is a surprising success for us.” Pack 25 will continue to give back to the community with the money they raised at McDonald’s. Every year, they help send kids to summer camp, and they help the Good Neighbor Fund in Pelham with food drives and donations to adopt a family during the holidays.

Pelham McDonald’s Helps Cub Scouts

Chocolate Extravaganza Delights

All Agesby Lynne Ober

Can you imagine anything better than an afternoon filled with chocolate and fun?

The Nesmith Library Multipurpose room was transformed into a Chocolate Factory where Willy Wonka presided, much to the delight of the youngsters who entered the factory. Once again, Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW) offered a wonderful family program. Parents could stay or leave their children and return two hours later.

Registrants held one of Wonka’s Golden Tickets and were carefully checked into the chocolate factory, where they were immediately immersed in chocolate and fun. In the front of the room, a bubble machine, gurgling happily, immediately caught the eye of all who entered. Shortly, there was a lively game of Catch the Bubble in progress. Giggles could be heard by those still waiting to enter.

Willy Wonka greeted each child at the door. Later, he would read part of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which is the book that inspired the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Willy was played by Mark Wimmer, who is married to FLOW member Stephanie Wimmer. “We had a Willy Wonka birthday party,” smiled Stephanie, “and he dressed up as Willie. When FLOW decided to run this program, he volunteered. He’s also been the Big Red Dog and will be Cat in the Hat in March.”

FLOW offers many imaginative and

creative programs at the library, and this one was certainly a favorite. Participants got to try their luck at a bubble gum-blowing contest, or guess the chocolate treats in the jar. There were mazes to figure out and treats to eat.

Who could resist the opportunity to dip a marshmallow or Rice Krispie bar into the chocolate at the chocolate factory? It was an opportunity to make your own chocolate delight. There were cupcakes to be decorated with frosting and lots of tempting toppings.

The chocolate party concluded with the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder. But of course, there were many more goodies to consume while watching the movie—popcorn freshly popped in the popcorn cart and colorful gigantic lollipops were available.

By the time the Chocolate Extravaganza ended, there were happy kids ready to go home.

Delights All Ages

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Willy Wonka posing with Katherine Wimmer, 6

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Animal Rescue Network of New England, Pelham Police Department Community Service Room, first Monday, 7 – 8 p.m.

Budget Committee meeting, Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm, visit www.pelhamweb.com for exact schedule

Conservation Commission, Sherburne Hall, 7:30 p.m., second Wednesday

Council on Aging, Pelham Senior Center, 1 p.m., first Thursday (except July and August)

CTAC, Town Hall Annex, 7 p.m., second Wednesday

GriefShare, grief recovery support group, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Crossroads Baptist Church

Hannah Dustin Quilters Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday (except June-August)

Historical Society, Historical Society Building, fourth Monday

Knights of Columbus, K of C Hall, 7:30 p.m., first Wednesday

Library Events: www.pelhamweb.com/library

Library Trustees, Pelham Library, 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday

Mom To Mom, Crossroads Baptist Church, every other Thursday, for information, contact Cindy at ckyzer6@hotmail.com or 635-1556.

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support), Pelham Public Library, Molly Hobbs Room, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., First Monday (unless it’s a holiday, then second Monday). pelhammomsclub@yahoo.com.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting, Crossroads Baptist Church, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., first and third Thursdays of most months. (635-1556 or e-mail ckyzer6@hotmail.com); www.mops.org.

Planning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., first and third Monday

Pulpit Rock Lodge Number 103, A&FM Meeting, every second Monday (except July and August), 7:30 p.m., at the Lodge.

Pulpit Rock Lodge’s Public Breakfast, every third Sunday (except July and August) 8 – 10 a.m.

Red Hat Society, VFW, 6 Main Street, 1:00 p.m., second Tuesday

Recreation Department activities: www.pelhamweb.com/recreation/

Rockingham County Women’s Connection, Rockingham Race Track, Belmont Room, 11:30 a.m., third Tuesday

Selectmen, Sherburne Hall, 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays

Single Mom Small Group, 7 p.m., Fridays, Mindy 635-8679

St. Patrick School Board, School Library, 7 p.m., second Tuesday

VFW, 6 Main Street, Pelham, 7 p.m., first Thursday

Wattannick Grange, Hudson Grange Hall, 7:30 p.m., first and third Monday

Zoning Board, Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., second Monday

Pelham Regular Meetings & Events

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Community EventsCommunity EventsCommunity EventsNow through Sunday, February 7Help fight hunger in our community and support the First Congregational Church of Pelham’s endeavor to collect 1,000 pounds of non-perishable food items by February 7, 2010. The ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ is a national program that is held annually on Super Bowl Sunday to bring awareness and fight hunger across our country. All proceeds collected will be donated to the Pelham Food Pantry. Donations can be left at the First Congregational Church, 3 Main Street, Pelham. For additional details, contact the church office at 635-7025 or www.souperbowl.org.

Saturday, January 23Tickets are now on sale for a Luau, sponsored by Pelham Community Girl Scouts, which will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Pelham Fish and Game Club. This event is a fundraiser to help offset the cost of community Girl Scout activities, such as the Guy-n-Gal Square Dance and our summer camporee. The Luau will include a Chinese food buffet, raffles, DJ entertainment, and it is BYOB (must be 21 to attend). Luau attire encouraged! There is a charge per person; advance purchase, please. If you would like to purchase tickets or if you have any questions, please e-mail Julie Jones at sunflower8959@hotmail.com, or call her at 508-1443.

Friday, January 29The Windham Destination ImagiNation teams will be holding their annual Spaghetti Supper at the new Windham High School, from 5-7:30 p.m. A delicious dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage will be served. During the dinner, families can participate in the Cake Walk. Destination ImagiNation, or “DI,” is an international organization in which Windham students from grades 2-12 can participate. The program teaches life skills and expands imaginations through team-based, creative problem solving. You can purchase tickets from any DI team member or by calling Christie Davis at 537-0223, or MiShel Meissner at 432-3732, or by e-mailing difundraiser@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Please come out to support the Windham DI teams, see the new high school, and enjoy a great evening with family and friends.

Sunday, February 14The New Greeley Singers, a community chorus based in Pelham, will hold a Valentine’s Day Cabaret Fundraiser at the Harris’ Pelham Inn, 65 Ledge Rd., Pelham, starting at 4:30 p.m. There is a cost for tickets, which includes a turkey dinner, with a percent supporting the Singers. A raffle and cash bar will also be available. Tables for eight (8) can be reserved. For tickets, mail a check or money order to New Greeley Singers, P.O. Box 99, Pelham, NH 03076, and they can be mailed to you or held at the door. Questions? E-mail ngsingers@gmail.com, or call Helen at 978-453-9982 or Judy at 635-7438.

LibraryLibraryLibraryTuesday, January 26The Pelham Public Library will hold a Meet the Authors night from 6-8 p.m., at which Diane Chubb and Lynne Ober will talk about their book, Hudson: Historically Speaking.

Wednesday, January 27The Nesmith Library will hold a Book Autopsy Workshop, which is a book discussion program with Julie MacShane, at 7 p.m. The workshop will give readers the skills to determine the strengths of a book by asking certain questions about character, plot, and theme. To make the workshop practical, participants will read and discuss a short book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho. Space is limited to 15 participants, so please call to register at 432-7154.

Pelham Senior LunchPelham Senior LunchPelham Senior LunchMeals are served at the Senior Center, 8 Nashua Road, Pelham. Tuesday, January262 – Friday, January 29Tuesday– Veggie Soup, Pepper Steak Sandwich, Hash Brown Potato Patties, Fruit Cup/SherbetWednesday– White Meat Chicken Pattie, Mashed Potato/Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Bread, DessertThursday– Baked Ham/Sauce, Sweat Potato, Spinach, Dark Bread, Chocolate Cream PieFriday– Baked Haddock, Baked Potato, Zuchinni & Tomato, Dinner Roll, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

Seminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesSeminars & CoursesStarting in January The Pelham Public Library will be offering a one-hour class dedicated to understanding and using basic computer functions. We will be going over the Windows operating system, e-mail, searching the Internet, and downloading programs. This will be a hands-on workshop working with the computers in the library. There will be information to take home and work with as well. The class will run for four weeks, and will be every Monday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. There is limited space, so if you are interested, contact the library and register as soon as possible. If there is sufficient interest, we will offer this program again in the spring.

Sports & RecreationSports & RecreationSports & RecreationNow through Friday, February 19Pelham Parks and Recreation is now holding registration for the 2010 Indoor Soccer League, which will be played on five Saturdays, March 6–April 3 at the Pelham Elementary and Memorial School gyms. The league is open to boys and girls, ages 5–12. No experience needed! Coaches wanted! A late fee will be charged after the February 19 deadline. Players will be added if space is available. Teams are a mix of boys and girls; space is limited. One form per child needed. Must be age 5 as of 3/1/10. Registration forms at our town hall office or print form online (www.pelhamweb.com/recreation). You may also register/pay online at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. Forms may be mailed or dropped off at 6 Village Green. There is a fee per player. Coaches meeting tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial cafe. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com, or call 635-2721 with any questions or to volunteer as a coach.

Starting Friday, January 22Pelham Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for Introduction to Martial Arts classes for boys and girls ages 4-6. The classes will be held on four Friday nights from 5:30-6 p.m. starting January 22, 2010. Space is limited; first-come, first-serve. There is a cost per participant. Comfortable clothing is suggested. Open to

children not previously registered, resident and non-resident. Classes are given by instructor Bert Cunningham at Family Martial Arts Studio on Rte. 38, Pelham. Forms are available to print and mail with check on www.pelhamweb.com/recreation, or you may sign up and pay online with credit card at https://webtrac.pelhamweb.com. E-mail recreation@pelhamweb.com, or call 635-2721 with any questions.

Wednesday, February 17, Friday, March 26, and Friday, April 16Windham Recreation is pleased to announce a new program for kids ages 3-5. Mad Science ® will be offering fun and educational workshops for youth to be held once a month with the Recreation Department. Their workshops are fun-filled and hands-on. On Wednesday, February 17, the topic is Energy and Motion. Children explore the concept of energy and how energy gets things moving in this workshop. On Friday, March 26, the topic is Shapes and Structures. Children will discover different shapes and structures by using different kinds of equipment like Geoboards and Magnatiles. On Friday, April 16, the topic will be Butterflies. Discover where they come from, stages of their growth, how they eat, and even make some of their own to take home during this workshop. The workshops are 30-45 minutes in length and begin at 10 a.m. There is a cost per class. Parents stay, but they try to see if the kids can be independent in the workshop. To register, contact the Recreation Office at Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com or at 965-1208. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, February 22 Windham Recreation hosts Wildlife Encounters for a great show! The Jr. Zoo Keeper show is exciting, educational, and very hands-on. There is a diverse selection of ‘common species’ and one of their ‘premium species.’ This is perfect for all kids! It’s for those who love to hold and touch animals, as well as for those who may not have had a lot of exposure to animals. Learn about cool animals, how to be respectful of them, and how to be safe around them as well. The program will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Windham Town Hall. The program is geared for ages 4 and older. (Younger siblings are welcome.) There is a small cost. Space is limited, so contact the Windham Recreation Department at 965-1208, or by e-mail at Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com to register today.

Wednesday, February 24Pelham Parks and Recreation will hold the 2010 iHOOPS Skills Challenge. This is a national basketball skills competition open to all boys and girls, ages 9-14, with no experience needed. It is a free opportunity to showcase abilities in a half-court obstacle course. The competition encourages participation in the game. Your child will have the chance to compete in three levels of competition, including national finals in Orlando, FL. Registration forms will be available at our Parks and Recreation town hall office. You may request to have one mailed or faxed to you as well. Sign-ups start December 22, 2009. The competition will be held at the Pelham Memorial School gym from noon-2 p.m. Boys and girls compete separately. Wear gym sneakers and comfortable clothes. This is a not a drop-off program. Ribbons will be awarded in different age/gender groups. See more info at http://ihoops.com/skillschallenge.

Windham Regular Meetings & Events

American Legion Post 109, Town Hall, upstairs, 7:30 p.m., third Tuesday

CHADD, Windham Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday (Judy Holt 880-4997)

Community Dances, Windham Town Hall, 8 p.m., first Friday (Windham Rec. 894-1947)

Conservation Commission, Planning & Development Conference room, 7 p.m., second and fourth Thursday

Garden Club, Windham Town Hall, 7:30 p.m., third Thursday (except July/August)

Hannah Dustin Quilters Guild, Hudson Community Center, 9 a.m., first Monday (except June – August)

Historic District/Heritage Commission, Bartley House, 4 p.m., second Wednesday

Library Events: www.nesmithlibrary.org

Lions Club, Windham Senior Center, 7 p.m., first and third Wednesday (except July & August) Visitors are always welcome.

MOM’S Club of Windham, Call for info: 898-8255 or momsclubwindhamnh@yahoo.com

Planning Board, Planning & Development Conference Room, 7:00 p.m., first and third Wednesday

Recreation Committee, Planning & Development Conference Room, 7 p.m., third Thursday

Recreation Department activities: http://windhamnewhampshire.com/depts/recreation.htm

Selectmen, Planning Department, 7 p.m., Mondays

Technical Advisory Committee, SAU Building, 7 p.m., second Thursday (except July, August, December)

Toastmasters, Windham Senior Center, 7 p.m., second Wednesday

Windham Bible Chapel Youth Group, at Chapel, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays

Windham Newcomers & Friends Club, activities scheduled throughout the month. (www.windhamnewcomers.com)

Windham Woman’s Club, Windham Town Hall, 11:30 a.m., first Wednesday, September through May; second Wednesday in January (434-5096, www.windhamwomansclub.com)

Zoning Board, Planning & Devel. Conference Room, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday.

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If you have a child who will be six years old by September 30, 2010, and will be entering school for the 2010-2011 school year, you can find the necessary forms on our Website, pelhamweb.com, which can be downloaded and brought to Pelham Elementary School by March 31. Call the office at 635-8875 if you do not have access to a computer and a registration packet will be mailed to you.

Parents will be asked to bring completed packets to Pelham Elementary School between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through March 31. Registration and final placement is not complete until all forms are returned.

New Hampshire State Law mandates that if your child turns six years of age by September 30, 2010, you must register him/her for first grade. All students entering Grade 1 must have immunizations up to date before admission to school.

Students entering school must have a current physical examination administered between September 1, 2009 and September 1, 2010. A copy of this physical must be on file on or before the start of the school year.

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InformationIf you have a child who will be five years old by September 30,

2010, and wish to enroll in either the morning or afternoon half-day (2.5 hour) program for the 2010-2011 school year, you can find the necessary forms on our Website. Go to pelhamweb.com and click on the Pelham Elementary School link, where you will find the link to the registration forms to be downloaded and brought to Pelham Elementary School by March 31. Call the office at 635-8875 if you do not have access to a computer, and a registration packet will be mailed to your home.

Parents will be asked to bring completed packets to Pelham Elementary School between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through March 31. Registration and final placement is not complete until all forms are returned. Parents will be notified by mail of their child’s placement in the morning or afternoon session by Monday, April 12.

All students entering public kindergarten must have immunizations up to date before admission to school. Students entering school must have a current physical examination administered between September 1, 2009 and September 1, 2010. A copy of this physical must be on file on or before the start of the school year.

There will be a parent information session on Thursday, April 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Elementary School gymnasium. This night will be an opportunity to address questions you may have about the new kindergarten program. Staff will be available to assist you with the registration process from 7:30 to 8 p.m. if you are not able to come in during school hours. There will also be an open house for parents to tour the kindergarten portable facility on Tuesday, February 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Call Pelham Elementary School at 635-8875 and ask to speak to Lisa Overton with any questions you may have in regard to registering for kindergarten, or if you do not have access to a home computer.

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by Len LathropCongressman Paul

Hodes was the speaker at the Washington Update series hosted by the Public Affairs Committee of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. Held on Monday, January 11, at the Salem Boys & Girls Club, Hodes teased those in attendance by mentioning that he would be offering several bills when he returns to Washington next week, which he would be announcing that afternoon.

In an opening statement, Congressman Hodes spoke to an Advanced Placement Government class that had come to the Boys & Girls Club for the update event. He outlined that New Hampshire’s District contains about two-thirds of the state geographically and that the quote, “may you live in interesting times,” certainly was relevant in the last decade. From 9/11 through two wars

and the largest economic change the country has ever experienced, attempts to stabilize the country have left many people disillusioned and unemployment is going from 3.6 percent to 7.2 percent and above.

Questions from those attending focused on the economy, with the first couple focusing on healthcare. One of the students from Mr. Early’s class asked about the threat by the Chinese as a global power. Hodes answered by saying that concern was unwarranted, as “China has money, people, and a form of government that can change policies very quickly for their benefit. What the United States needs to do

is have a Fair Trade policy with more products being built here and shipped there.”

Moderator Bernard Campbell wrapped up the Update after several more questions, thanking all in attendance.

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Windham Middle School is committed to providing a safe learning environment. Individuals are encouraged to be lifelong learners, respectful of themselves and others, and challenged to maximize their growth emotionally, socially, and intellectually.”

Based on the Mission Statement, the School provides a safe learning environment by having a mutual trust between students and staff.

Julie Lichtmann, Windham Middle School Guidance, stated that “this is our second year with the Advisory Program. All sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students of the Middle School participate in the advisory program. We have 48 advisory groups involving the entire school. Every member of faculty and staff is involved with the advisory program, which allows us to maintain small groupings of just 12 students to one adult. We believe that it is very important for kids to make a good connection with an adult. When these connections are made, we see significant improvements in personal behavior, grades, and attitude towards others.”

The Advisory Program will help bridge the gap between childhood and adolescence through

thoughtful guidance from adult advocates, according to Lichtmann. “Students will be encouraged to foster mutually respectful and meaningful connections between their peers, teachers, and administrators while promoting self-advocacy. Advisories will be the catalyst for maintain a positive, tolerant, peaceful, and empathetic school culture, making them the spirit (or heart and soul) of the school,” she continued.

Monthly Advisory Program topics include: Getting Acquainted, Time Management, Bullying, Internet Safety, Community Service, Love Yourself/Self-Esteem, Fitness, Environment, and Transitions. Upon completion of each topic, staff and students alike will evaluate them through pre- and post-surveys and feedback, according to Lichtmann. “We will also look at the data collected from last year to determine if the number of tardies, absentees,

and failures has decreased,” she commented. “Research has shown that those students who

feel that they are connected do better academically,” continued Lichtmann. “The kids meet daily with their advisory. For example, last month involved Community Service. One of our advisories raised over $100 dollars for the Helping Hands Organization by selling candy canes during lunch. Another advisory raised over $2500 for their charity by sponsoring a dance. And still, another advisory collected hats and mittens for Easter Seals.”

To date, the results of the Advisory Program seem to indicate that the connection between students and adult advocates appears to be having success. The statistics of tardies, detentions, bully reports, students receiving failing grades, and suspension define that the School’s students appear to be becoming more connected, more involved, and more committed to their learnings.

Lichtmann will be going before the Windham School Board during the month of February to present a complete statistical analysis representing the successes of the Advisory Program.

The seventh-grade Advisory that sold candy canes at lunch and donated the $100 proceeds to Windham’s Helping Hands

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Colin won the state-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 11, earning him a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 22nd Annual National Geographic Bee. This year’s Bee is sponsored by Google.

Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participated in the Geography Bee. The school winners, including Garrett, will now take a written test; up to 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state Bee on April 9.

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the Bee national championship rounds on May 25 and 26. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Jeopardy host Alex Trebek will moderate the national finals on May 26. The program will air on television. Check local listings for dates and times.

Everyone can test their geography knowledge with the new and exciting GeoBee Challenge, which is an online geography quiz at www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee. The game poses 10 new questions a day.

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HB 1437: “Home Support” the Sean William Corey Bill

Last week, January 14, Patricia Corey of Salem testified during a hearing on HB 1437 in Concord. Corey requested the legislature to expand eligibility for New Hampshire’s “In-Home Support Waiver” to include children who are medically fragile and chronically ill. Corey has a son, Sean William Corey, 2, who has chronic kidney disease. The waiver establishes home care for children with developmental disabilities—home care that is more cost-effective than institutionalization. However, the “waiver” excludes children born medically fragile and chronically ill.

After a 23-month wait, Sean was approved for the “In Home Support Waiver” because he is developmentally delayed and not because of his medical condition. The minute Sean begins to talk, he will lose his “waiver” because the waiver is limited to three types of illness: Autism, Developmental Disability, and Mental Retardation. Corey is asking the state to let Sean keep his waiver so that she can continue caring for his medical condition at home.

Corey presented her case before the state’s Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs in a masterly way, condensing her 30-page written report (for each member to review before voting) into a five-minute oral presentation that deeply moved that amazing committee and its powerfully compassionate chairwoman, Representative Cindy Rosenwald. This was in spite of the advice of Deputy Medicaid Director Lisnbritt Solsky, who wanted to stop the presentation completely so “we can study the problem some more,” which of course was an attempt to stall the proceedings.

Corey is requesting New Hampshire’s healthcare system to provide equal home care that is more cost-effective to children born medically fragile and chronically ill. Corey takes care of her son 24 hours a day, seven days a week, after giving up a well-paying career that was commensurate with her encyclopedic intelligence after graduating from college with Summa Cum Laude honors (the highest academic praise). She has been fighting with the State of New Hampshire for over two years since taking her son home from a Boston hospital that

wanted her to place him in an institution because of his severe, life-threatening medical conditions.

Sean’s iron-willed mother, with the ferocity of a mother lioness protecting her cub, knew that institutionalizing her son would be a death sentence. Corey stubbornly refused to institutionalize her son, even at the cost of sacrificing her own personal lifestyle. Only a mother can love her child in such a manner; no institution in the world can do the same.

The Director of Region 10, Jane Dichard, informed Corey that Sean’s time was up. The day after her testimony, Corey received the letter from Dichard informing her that Sean’s yearly grant of $23,000 (plus $4,000 to Region 10) will expire on Sean’s third birthday in March. Solsky was aware that Sean’s grant would expire in March, but never told the Committee what would happen to Sean after March. If the grant is not extended, Sean will be forced to enter an institution at a cost of $150,000 to $180,000 a year, which the state will pay and where he will surely die; if not from lack of care, then certainly from a broken heart.

The Health Committee is holding a working sub-committee meeting on January 26 attempting to rush HB 1437 to change the “In-Home Support Waiver” to include Sean’s condition of “medically fragile.”

Representative Charles McMahon of Windham is on the Committee and will chair the sub-committee. His support is one of total dedication to this child and his condition. He knows they are “under the gun” for time. Good legislation is difficult to get passed, and takes a long time. Sean does not have a “long time.”

At the end of March, this single mother, with incredible patience, the unconditional love that only a mother knows, and the power of her indomitable will, faces a terrible decision. Without state support, she will be forced to place her son in an institution. Any such mother – God bless all mothers – would rather die.

Editor’s note: Your State Representatives should hear your opinion on this article, and calling the Region 10 Community Support Services, Inc. Director at 893-1299 could help this family.

Pelham Residentsfor Higher Taxes

Linda Mahoney, Brian Mahoney, Lorraine Dube, and Kevin Steele continue to lobby against education in Pelham. By not supporting the current approved School Board plan, they are basically saying, “I support higher taxes!” The only plan they have supported to date was a severely underfunded, band-aid addition to PHS. Since that failed plan, not one of them has offered any real solution to the Pelham School District’s needs.

After yet another committee supported building a new high school on a new piece of land, Ms. Dube suggested that another committee be formed to study the needs. Mr. Mahoney and Mr. Steele were on the building committee and with every suggestion they made, they were told, “yes, that can be done, but it will COST much more.” Mr. Steele quit the committee prior to voting, and Mr. Mahoney never casts his vote.

So with NH State aid in jeopardy,

this group is now gambling $13 million of State funding toward this project. The land purchase and high school design have both been supported by the Budget Committee.

Please, Linda Mahoney, Brian Mahoney, Lorraine Dube, and Kevin Steele, when you make your signs against the best solution for Pelham Students, have them read, “vote no against education and yes for higher taxes!”

Michael Conrad - Pelham

Haiti Earthquake Response at Windham Presbyterian ChurchWe thank you for the prayers you

have prayed and for the financial donations you have already given for the people of Haiti. Many of us still feel so helpless and we now invite you to join with a partnership of Haitian pastors in Boston who have asked for our help in collecting desperately needed items. They have been offered two planes to fly these relief supplies into the country

at no cost, and they will also be sending teams of Haitian American volunteers from their churches to distribute the goods fairly, efficiently, and effectively. There is not a single member of New Covenant Church in Cambridge that has not been personally affected by this terrible loss of life and destruction. Windham Presbyterian Church will serve as a community collection point. Please let your friends, neighbors, and co-workers know about this.

This is also a good opportunity to have your children help you shop for

these items, as they too are anxious from all they are seeing on TV and radio and hearing around your dinner table. If you would like to join with us to help our extended church family gather life-sustaining supplies, please look over the following list and bring items to Windham Presbyterian Church. We have chosen to focus on a few of the items the Haitian Pastors are requesting:• What: Medical supplies – large

Band Aids and gauze pads, bars of soap, exam gloves.

• Food: Large bags of rice (not instant), bags of beans, canned fish (or foil pouches – tuna, salmon, etc.).

• Clothing and shoes for babies, children, and adults that are appropriate for a tropical climate. Only practical clothing that is new or in good condition—what you or your children would wear. Everything should be clean and ready to wear. Tie shoes in pairs.

• Where: Windham Presbyterian Church, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; but often open on evenings and Saturdays as well; call 423-2150. We will transport everything to New Covenant Church in Waltham, MA, and they will ship it out.

• When: ASAP! Now through February 10.

• How: Drop off the supplies in reusable shopping bags—they will help in organizing, be very useful in distributing the goods, and will help the people in Haiti as they slowly begin to rebuild their lives.

• Why: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Jesus.

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by Selectman Roger Coutu of Hudson

I need to get the facts straight that weren’t stated correctly by Selectman Roger Coutu at the Planning Board meeting on January 6. There were two warrant articles that were petitioned for signatures on separate dates at the meeting; both petitions were spoken of together. Roger Coutu spoke of a mini mall: “The only alternative and I suspect, um, this is one of two reasons why they’re asking for this.” He mentioned that the combination of all three properties combined would give the mini mall an access way to a four-way stop light intersection. Never was there any discussion of combining all three properties together as one by Pastor Ken of The New Life Church, or Carol Flaherty of 270 Lowell Road, or any of the three owners of 268 Lowell Road. This has caused unnecessary worry and concern for the neighborhood and the members of the New Life Church. All because of suspensions and rumors!

I, Karen Dexter, did almost all of the petitioning throughout the neighborhoods this past fall. I never refused anyone; when asked my intentions, I said that this is my sister’s home, and I am very concerned of them taking the property through eminent domain. Some of this property has already been taken through eminent domain in 2003, paying very little for residential property in a business district. Deed recorded. Green Meadow Golf Course is right down the street. This house sits very close to the road at the four-way intersection with stop lights. I also said that if ever it were to be sold, the business would have to be compatible with the neighborhood.

What disturbs me the most is that Selectman Roger Coutu made a direct quote: ”The people who own this property are Pelham residents; they’re not residents of the Town of Hudson, he is in the used car business.” The deed is recorded. The only owners of this property are three sisters, and one of the sisters has been living at this property for almost 20 years, she is in

her early 40s, has been on SSD for most of her life, and also has been a registered voter of Hudson for many years. None of us sisters have a car dealer’s license, or are in the car sales business. My father was very concerned about eminent domain; before my father died in 2006, I made him a promise that 1 would get this property business zoned. When I made this promise, I never thought it would be so stressful and harmful to my health. I have no choice but to continue, if I can.

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I’m Voting No on the New School

It is my belief that Pelham needs to do something to address the space concerns at Pelham High School (PHS) and Memorial School (MS). It would be great if we could build new schools whenever we choose. But sadly, that is not the case. The Pelham School Board (PSB) has decided to move forward with a warrant for a new school. They are moving in a direction that has not taken full build-out into consideration, nor are they thinking about what the voters will support.

The first point is full build-out. The plan is to have grades one through four at Pelham Elementary School. The building holds 1,000, so we’re okay there. Then, grades five and six at MS, seven and eight at the current PHS, and 9-12 at the new PHS. See, four schools—all the students, right? Wrong. Just where do we put kindergarten and pre-school? Oh, that’s right—a fifth school, as stated by the Facilities Committee chairman. Here is the quote, dated December, 16, 2009:

“To be complete, we also showed potential long-term scenarios where a small fifth school may eventually be needed to support growing pre-school needs, higher enrollment in kindergarten, full build-out enrollment, or other changes to the educational programs. A fifth facility was not a primary concern in the decision-making process, though.”

Did you know that this new plan included a fifth school? Do you want a

fifth school?The second point is what are the voters

willing to support? This is a simple concept. Any plan that does not happen is not a good plan. It’s so simple that it is almost impossible not to understand it. The best laid plans mean nothing if the voters won’t support it. I have tried for years to get the PSB and then the Facilities Committee to conduct a poll of the voters to see where they stand. The PSB has ignored the issue and the Facilities Committee pushed it aside as too difficult. Even after the principal of PHS said she could have students conduct the poll for “community service hours,” it would have cost us nothing to poll the voters.

It is my belief that the majority of voters don’t want or are unable to afford the increase in taxes that comes with a new school. Depending on which bond is chosen, the cost is about $700 per year or about $1,000 per year. That is only for the bond—not the operation of the school. The current school will stay open so all the costs that come with running that building will not go away. The new school will have a cost of over one million dollars per year before any teachers or supplies walk in the door. Custodians, heat, principal, vice principal, secretaries, electricity, telephone, gas, maintenance, etc.—in all, it comes to over $800,000 per year at PHS now. That’s for a building about half the size of the new school.

Are you prepared to pay $1,500 more in taxes per year? After that, add in the fifth building sometime in the future. I’m voting no, and not because I don’t want the issue resolved, but because I hope that when this warrant fails again, the PSB will look at a more responsible path.

Kevin Steele - Pelham

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On Friday, January 22, PMA will proclaim the day at school as “A Day of Prayer for the Children of Haiti,” who are now orphans as a result of the recent tragedy. Each classroom (grades Pre-K through 8) will be invited to spend 15 minutes in silent prayer in our school chapel to pray for the needs of the children, the families, relief workers, etc.

“It is our hope that by sharing our story, other schools will consider doing the same … Who would have known that a dress-down week would bring the community together to raise $7,000 for Haiti in such a short amount of time?” said Sister Maria Rosa.

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One of the issues that is up for voter consideration this year is a three-year union contract for instructional assistants working in Windham schools. Instructional assistants are more commonly known as “teacher aides.”

According to Windham School Board member Ed Gallagher, there are 89 teacher aides employed by the local school district. These part-time employees work an average of six to seven hours per day for a total of 180 days per year. Gallagher said the average pay for instructional assistants ranges between $14 and $17 per hour.

The proposed contract is being unanimously (5 to 0) recommended by members of the Windham School Board.

Windham instructional assistants belong to AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1801. The proposed contract calls for the following wage and benefit increases over a three-year period: $21,674 in year one (2010-2011 school year); $50,242 in year two (2011-2012 school year); and $57,512 in year

three (2012-2013 school year). In the first year of the proposal, teacher aides

are actually receiving a zero-percent contractual increase in pay, something to which members agreed, due to the lagging economy. The $21,674 included in the proposed contract for year one is to pay for step increases (an additional year of employment) for those who remain with the local school district. In the second year of the proposal, teacher aides will get a consumer index cost of living adjustment, ranging from one to three percent. In the third year, the proposed contract calls for a one- to four-percent wage increase for instructional assistants. The amount of these increases is based on current staffing levels at the four Windham schools.

Wage increases throughout the contract are based on longevity with the Windham School District and are not performance-based on the job being done by individual teacher aides.

Voters will have their say on the proposed union contract this coming March.

Teacher Aide Contract Up for a Vote

by Barbara O’BrienAlthough Medicare reimbursements for

ambulance service have decreased for 2010, Windham town officials have decided not to increase the rates they charge to make up the difference.

Windham Fire Chief Tom McPherson said “the downward swing” in Medicare and Medicaid payments will affect the amount of revenue generated through the provision of ambulance service. McPherson said that the amount of federal money being paid to communities for providing ambulance service this year has decreased between 7.4 and 8.3 percent from what was allocated during 2009. In 2009, Medicare paid $371.99 for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services. This year, the payment for identical services has been reduced to $344.90.

According to McPherson, historically, Windham charges patients who are transported by ambulance 30 percent above Medicare’s rates. McPherson’s suggestion on dealing with the issue was to either keep Windham’s rate the same as it has been for

the past few years, or to increase the rate by the percentage that Medicare rates were reduced. It was his recommendation, however, that, due to the lagging economy, Windham’s ambulance fees remain unchanged.

After little discussion, selectmen voted 4 to 0 not to change the fees charged by Windham Rescue for ambulance service. Voting in favor of keeping the rates the same were Vice Chairman Bruce Breton, Ross McLeod, Roger Hohenberger, and Charles McMahon. Chairman Galen Stearns did not attend the meeting.

Selectman Charles McMahon, who also serves as one of Windham’s representatives to the State Legislature, commented that the trend at both the federal and state levels seems to be shifting more expenses to local communities. McPherson said the town will still generate revenue from providing ambulance service, but the amount will not be as high as it was previously.

In conclusion, McPherson emphasized that the changes in Medicare rates are in no way affecting private insurance coverage for ambulance service.

Ambulance Service Keeps Rates Unchanged

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For a small donation, Windham’s Helping Hands collected old Christmas trees and disposed of them for those in the community. The donations will help ease medical and/or daily living burdens for struggling individuals and families. Thank you to all those who participated!

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The Fuller Family of Pelham accepts a Wii system from Dianne Shaffer, Manager of Patient Services and Business Development at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry. The game system was the raffle prize for donating to the practice’s Winter Food Drive.

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The Pelham girls’ basketball team earned their second win of the season last Thursday, beating Monadnock Regional by a count of 49-37. The Pythons got off to a slow start offensively, but still managed to obtain an 18-13 advantage after one quarter. The teams played each other even in the second, and Pelham led at the half, 25-20.

The Pythons came out with a high energy level in the second half and they went on a run to take control of the game. Pelham outscored Monadnock 18-5 in the third, which gave the Pythons an 18-point cushion heading into the final period. Monadnock made one final run of its own, but the home team stayed poised and held on to a 12-point victory.

Pelham placed three scorers in double figures on the night. Jacqui Perry led the team with 12 points, while Nicole Mastacouris and Rebecca DeBaldo added 10 points apiece. Katie Halpin, Alex Catalano, Amanda Blake, Gina Grimes, and Sarah DeBaldo all helped the Pythons earn the victory as well.

Pelham played at home again on Tuesday against Souhegan. The Pythons kept pace with the Sabers for three quarters, but Souhegan pulled away in the fourth, eventually reaching a final score of 76-56.

The Sabers had a significant size advantage over Pelham, but the Pythons focused on exposing Souhegan’s lack of speed and quickness by running the floor. The Pythons’ up-tempo style of play and high energy level kept them within striking distance until the final period. Pelham was only down by nine points at the end of the third frame, 57-48.

“We were able to get up and down the floor on them,” Pelham coach Tim Powers said. “This is a strength of this team and it allows us to be more aggressive on the court.”

Despite Pelham’s energy and grit throughout the contest, the Sabers broke open the game in the fourth quarter, thanks to their sharp shooting and discipline on the offensive end. Perry led Pelham in scoring for the game with 21 points, and Grimes registered 12. Mastacouris also chipped in with seven points. The loss set the team’s record to 2-5 and it will travel to Durham to play Oyster River on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

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the snowy conditions outside on Tuesday night and hosted the Bow Falcons. The Jaguars played steady throughout the game on their way to earning a 42-33 victory.

The home team came out strong in the first two quarters and amassed a 21-11 advantage by halftime. After the break, Bow began the second half by scoring five straight points to cut into the Windham lead. The Jags, however, used their full-court press to generate more scoring opportunities and pushed their lead back up to double digits.

In the closing seconds of the third, the Falcons made two free throws to cut their deficit to eight. On the next play, though, D.J. O’Brien threw a long inbound pass down the court to Steve Dastous, who caught the ball and laid it in at the buzzer. The play gave Windham a 10-point cushion going into the final quarter, 35-25. Windham then took care of business in the final frame and finished off the Falcons to win by nine points.

Jeff Trovato and Dastous were solid for the Jags. Trovato led the team with 10 points, while Dastous collected nine. O’Brien also added eight points to the Windham offense in the win. The Jaguars will play their next game on Thursday, January 28, at Concord.

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The year 2009 continued to be a very trying time for many individuals. Unemployment and the available job market remained to be the primary downside to a recovering economy. The passage of the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” added many temporary provisions to the tax code in an attempt to “rein in” the downhill slide experienced in 2008. At the same time, certain deductions and programs that were tabled to be eliminated from the tax code were reinstated for an extended period of time.

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Taxpayers should also note that on June 7 of 2001, the “Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act” was signed into law which provided for numerous tax deductions/credits to be phased in over a period of 9 years. Many of these “slow phase-ins” were accelerated by the passage of the “Jobs & Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003”. Taxpayers should realize that one of the notable characteristics of this act was that these provisions (tax deductions/credits) were designed to “sunset” or revert back to the tax code as it existed prior to its enactment. This “sunset” will take place on January 1 of 2011, unless further legislation is enacted to make the changes permanent.

This sweeping piece of tax legislation affected several areas of the tax code including income tax rates, estate and gift tax exclusions and retirement plan rules. It created the 10% tax bracket and lowered all other tax brackets. It eliminated the “marriage penalty tax” in some cases for phase out limits of credits, deductions and the standard deduction for married couples. It lowered the capital gain rates as well as creating the qualified dividend rate. It increased the child tax credit from $500 to $1000. How many of these provisions will Congress allow to revert back to 2001 levels? For sure some of the provisions will be allowed to slip back because we hear on the news constantly of increasing the tax brackets for higher income individuals.

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John Tobia, 95, of Windham, died January 14, 2010, at the Warde Health Center, Windham.

John was born in Rutland, VT, on October 20, 1914, to Camillo and Angelina Tobia. He grew up and was educated in Southbridge, MA, and was president of the graduating class of Mary Wells High School in 1931.

He received his degree in Engineering from the University of Alabama.

John’s Interests and hobbies were wide and varied, including sports (especially college football and baseball), reading, league bowling, softball, singing and dancing, painting, Scrabble, horseshoes, education and “fixing things.” While his children were young, John served as both a Little League Coach and PTA President at Searles School in Methuen, MA.

John’s work history includes service as an engineer at AVCO Research and Development in Wilmington, MA, Western Electric in Haverhill, MA, Precision Instruments, Coral Springs,

FL, and Submarine Signal, Fall River, MA.John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Claire L.

(Donnelly) Tobia of Windham; three children, John “Toby” Tobia and his wife Tami of Eagle River, AK, (Mary) Beth McGuire and her husband Jim McGuire of Windham, and Michael Tobia of Hampton; four grandchildren, Jared McGuire of San Francisco, CA, Rebecca Tobia Maines of Santa Monica, CA, Katelyn Elizabeth Tobia, of Chicago, IL, and Michelle Elizabeth Tobia, of Eagle River; four sisters, Grace McCarthy, Susie Niejadlik, and Anne Tobia, all of Southbridge, MA, and Mary Connor of Wakefield; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Lucy Wilson, and brothers Thomas Tobia and S. Paul Tobia.

There were no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Warde Health Center, 21 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home, Salem. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

the Descopins family has called Pelham their home and they have felt very comfortable here. “The people here are very warm and caring. I went to Hannaford and they have a donation center

set up, and I really appreciate that,” she said. “If the people of Pelham would like to help the

Haitians, I would appreciate it. As little as it is, it’s welcomed.”Life in Haiti as described by Descopins might sound

unbelievable to the average Pelham resident. Prior to the earthquake, many live in fear due to the lack of police assistance. “Here, when you call 911, somebody is at your door in five minutes. In Haiti, they might tell you that they have no gas

and cannot come,” she explained. “The police are part of the gangs,” she added.

Descopins’ uncle was kidnapped in 2006 by gangs who demanded $200,000 U.S. in ransom. He was a college professor who had worked at state universities and was known to have relatives in the U.S., so gang members assumed that his family had money. The Haitian government helped with the ransom and his family came up with the rest. Descopins’ uncle fled the country after this incident and currently resides in New York.

“I just keep on praying that God will keep my family safe,” Descopins said. ‘I will just try to stay strong for my family.” She finds it hard to watch the news, but feels it is the only way to stay informed on the situation in Haiti. “I really thank the United States for their help. It’s a very great country that gives you a lot of opportunity. That is why I stay here for my kids to have a better life,” she said. She also feels very thankful to her co-workers at Greystone Farm in Salem, and mentioned that they have been very supportive.

Descopins suggested that donors should watch out for scams and advised that the best place to donate would be to the Red Cross.

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Dianne L. Harris, 64 of Methuen, MA, died at her home on Monday, January 18, 2010.

Born in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of Albert and Vera Harris. She was a former resident of Pelham where she attended local schools, was a graduate of Nashua High School and received her bachelors degree from the University of Lowell.

For many years she was a registered nurse at Balpate Hospital in Georgetown, MA. She was a parishioner at St. Lucy’s Church in Methuen where she was an Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD classes, and conducted health screenings for the parish.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, knitting and quilt making.

She is survived by her brother, A. Russell Harris of St. Petersburg, FL. She also leaves several cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Poor Clare Sisters, 445 River Road, Andover, MA 01810-4213. At the request of the family there are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Church in Methuen, MA. For directions or condolences please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com.

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submitted by Ruth CooleAt the January 13 meeting of

the Windham Woman’s Club, two Windham students received scholarship awards after successfully completing their first college semester. Lianna Bessette and Joshua Richards thanked the Woman’s Club and talked about how much they like college. Lianna is the daughter of Robert and Thalia Bessette, and Joshua is the son of Bob and Patty Richards. Scholarship Committee members includes Pat Skinner, Jean Hart, and Ruth Ellen Post. Congratulations and best wishes!

Also, Membership Chairman Lynne O’Loughlin introduced new members Rebecca Howard, Ruth Alexander, and Betty Csenger at the meeting, followed by a warm welcome by existing club members.

For more information about the Club, contact Lynne O’Loughlin at 898-3993, or visit www.windhamwomansclub.com. Parents Bob and Patty Richards; son, Joshua Richards (scholarship recipient);

Scholarship Chairman Maureen Homsey; Lianna Bessette (scholarship recipient); and Thalia Bessette.

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“Thumbs down to Pelham superintendent Bass and the new defunct administrator Sergeant with the latest million dollar blunder. That Miss Ryan said at a televised meeting ‘this is the boards’ money and we spend it as we see fit. You surely can forget your new high school spew now. I hope the budget committee does not let you dot an ‘i’ or cross a ‘t’ without their approval. So tighten your baseball caps, take big boy Bass and granny, bobble head and ride out of town at midnight like Miss Sergeant did. Thank you Miss Mahoney and Miss Dube for your honesty.”

“Thumbs down to the Pelham school department. Shame on you for spending Kathleen Sergeants one-million-dollar mistake. That money was for the bond payment on the elementary school and nothing else. Now you want another million dollars added to your account. I don’t think so. Go to your 23 million dollar budget and get it from there. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.”

“Thumbs down. In all fairness to Miss Sergeant she did make a mistake on the 10-year bond payment. But the school department used that one million dollars that was in their 23 million dollar budget to balance their yearly budget. Months later finding out that that last million dollar payment was still due only tells us that the school budget of 23 million dollars needs to be increased one million dollars. In other words their budget was in the red right along. And with our without this mistake the school department would be showing a million dollar deficit. What we should do is look at the towns and cities in the great state of Massachusetts, increase the budget or eliminate jobs. At least go into a hiring freeze. No new one-hundred-thousand-dollar jobs should be accepted.”

“Thumbs down, a big ‘thumbs down’ to the Pelham transfer station it’s starting to look like a dump. It was much more orderly before the newspapers went with the newspapers, the cans and bottles, everything was separated. Now it’s a mess. All the newspapers and cardboard is thrown around all the bins. The wind is going to take them all over the neighborhood. A big ‘thumbs down’. Bring back the old regime.”

“Thumbs down to Pelham’s million dollar mishap. Taxpayers, be disgusted in everyone who was supposed to be professional taking care of the town’s business. Stay within your one-time allowed budgets or cut your overhead. Eliminate positions, employees, etc. No more replacing overruns, missing funds, and miscalculations, righting your wrongs on the backs of Pelham’s taxpayers again.”

“Thumbs down to the Pelham school board for putting 3 warrants on the March voting agenda, one for land, one for a new high school and one for renovation of the old high school. Last year we were told that it was our one-and-only chance to buy this land and it was voted down. What

has changed? The power lines are still there and the still land floods every year. At least the selling price has gone down. 2 million is only 2 times its assessed value now.”

“Thumbs down to the foreign owners of the Sovereign bank for hiring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Dopey the dwarf to run your bank. If your idea of restructuring is cutting employees so people have to wait in long lines and forcing your employees to push sales, then you must not want to be

in business for very long. You don’t even have a product worth pushing. Apparently you do not need our money so I, for one, will be closing out my many accounts just as many others have done already. Oh, by the way, all you yes people who were brought in by Santander better get your resumes out soon. I am sure there are many other clueless companies out there looking for someone like you.”

“Thumbs up a big ‘thumbs up’ to Ms. Lowe and Ms. Diack of the Pelham Budget Committee. They are the only two members who recognize their fiduciary duties to the taxpayers by not recommending we spend $2 MILLION dollars for land that’s not worth more than $730,000 with power lines and wetlands and might have to be taken by eminent domain because some of the 35 owners might not want to sell! Another $37 MILLION on a new high school that is only conceptual without any solid design or engineering and $5.5 MILLION on renovating the high school for grades 7 and 8 that we should be renovating for grades 9 through 12!! Town politics at its best.”

“Thumbs down to the 2 Budget Committee Members and the 2 School Board Members who continuously vote NO to any solutions and plans to fix our schools.”

“Thumbs down to New Hampshire law enforcement and state government for not enforcing the smoking laws created to protect innocent citizens. How many people have to become seriously ill from second-hand smoke before the state of New Hampshire finally bans tobacco products in the state to prevent a preventable disease?”

“Thumbs down to all those who can’t get over Obama being our president. The democrats won, we are in control. The entire country was and still is in desperate need of socialization. Together we can take over the Health Care and Banking in our country but we need you to stop interfering: you lost, we won, stop complaining. Health Care and Banking are way to profitable to be left to the citizens. Firearms is another problem that we will soon put a stop to. The people have spoken and we heard them loud and clear. These are desperate times that require the country to unite around a social plan that takes the much needed resources and money away from those that have excess and use it for the common good of those who have less.”

“Thumbs down to Pelham’s method of governing. We should take control away from the people and go over to a more city like form of government. If we had a mayor who could just make the decision for all the no voters we could force Pelham to build new schools, fire stations and recreational facilities. We could go around town and buy up the girl scouts, the golf course and the remaining farm lands to service our desires. We need to find a way to stop the tightwads in town from obstructing our plans.”

“Thumbs down to the Obama supporter for telling people that they should stop criticizing him and to not spend their money on useless things. How typical of a hypocritical liberal to tell someone else what they should do while doing the opposite themselves. The cap and trade, health care reform, and global

climate legislation the Obama administration is trying to ram through are all examples of ‘useless things’ that we don’t need to spend our diminishing resources on. If they go through, they will make the Bush administration transgressions look like chump change. Why don’t you liberals stop making fools of yourselves and grow up?”

“Thumbs down to Pelham voters who preach that voting “No” across-the-board with no regard for the facts is the definition of fiscal responsibility. It’s that ignorance that got us in this mess in the first place. “

“Thumbs up to Rob Hardy and Andy Ducharme for running for positions on the Pelham School Board. Your experience and leadership will be assets to the board. Thank you for running.”

“Thumbs up - I wanted to thank Scott, Bruce, and Dennis for coming to the aid for two damsels in distress on Friday night when the car would not start. You went above and beyond in assisting us and we owe you for being so caring and helpful in our time of need.”

“Thumbs up to Larry and the men at the Transfer Station. oops recycling station. I came in Saturday and it was all changed. My whole family loved the organization. We moved along so nicely. They work so hard and this was long overdue. Thank you Larry.”

“Thumbs down to those in Pelham that think that each resident has a magic barrel of money that we can all go to support proposed projects....high school, fire station even Senior center! Right now we are in the midst of one of the worst recessions ever. Unemployment is over 10%, Washington is ramming through legislation that will greatly increase our tax liability thereby taking more of “everyone’s” paychecks. There are residents that are just trying to keep there homes and pay their bills. To add the enormous tax liability of these projects could prove to be the tipping point for many homeowners. Until the recession ends and Pelham government can show fiscal responsibility I implore ALL residents TO VOTE ‘NO’ ON ANY NEW PROPOSALS. “

“Thumbs down. I was down recycling on Saturday and it was busy. the boys did the best to help everyone. Gene was helping a woman, and she used the foulest language to him, and he is so nice. The next time I will say something. Remember we are all gods children and he was only trying to help. Bless Gene and the woman, she needs it more. Very good job on the new changes, I like them a lot.”

“Thumbs up, a very big ‘thumbs up’ to the selectman and changes. Our coffee group meets on Sundays. Today we talked about recycling , and all agreed we like the new way at the dump. We don’t write usually, but we all think the young boys should know they do a good job. All talks should not be bad news, this is good , thank you. The boys explained the whole thing and helped a lot.”

“Thumbs up to the selectmen, they finally got something right. Unbelievable, it’s the transfer station. I admit you did a great job there. Now can you call it quits while your ahead, and forget about the fire and school buildings.”

“Thumbs up to Ron at the Transfer Station. I’m not afraid to put my name in here. I think in the 2 weeks you had; you have done a fantastic job and the place looks great. The guys are always the best. I can’t wait to see what’s next.”

“Thumbs up to garbage, I am a life long resident of Pelham 48 years, and I can honestly say the new recycling center is the best operation we have ever had. It works great. The attendants are helpful and the new lanes give some sense

of order. I like the fact that we separate less. I will recycle more. The place looks the best it has in years. Good Job.”

“Thumbs up to Ms Mahoney on the Pelham School Board for putting up with all the nonsense - always a professional. She has the patience of a saint. I find it funny how it is the disrespectful member doing all the name calling and hand-in-the-face gestures who is demanding an ethics policy - I think her baseball cap just got a little tighter! Hang in there Ms. Mahoney, you have a lot of support!”

“Thumbs down to the Pelham tax and spenders. Here we go again folks. Those in town that want to tax and spend our hard earned money are at it again. They want their new schools and they want their new fire stations. Again they want the already overburdened and overtaxed Pelham residents to pay for their agendas. They will never stop their assault on increasing the rate at which we are taxed. They never did care about you or your families. It has and always will be about them, their projects, and you paying for it! Obama and the Washington politicians are hard at work finding new ways to raise your tax rates and spend your money. There is no way to stop them. You will pay more to them. Your only chance to slow down the increases in your future taxes is at the local level. They may resort to calling us hillbillies, idiots, etc., but we must stand our ground and fight to stop them from raising Pelham’s taxes over and over again.”

“Thumbs up to Jonathan and the Hollis Squirt 2 hockey team for their success in the holiday hockey tournament! You guys rocked the house with your game playing, going undefeated all the way to the championship! Great job Jonathan!”

“Thumbs down to taking the land on Windham Rd. by eminent domain for a new Pelham High School. It’s too bad that things could be tied up for years and cost us so much. Vote no on the new land.”

“Thumbs down to the parade of Bozos that spoke against Linda Mahoney having a chance to explain why she voted against the new land for a new high school. Perhaps you should check with a lawyer before you publicly make dopes of yourselves. She was completely within her rights both legally & ethically. Hey, Mike O! Weren’t you complaining a couple of months ago about wasting the School Board’s time with such issues?? And here you are, back again, wasting the School Board’s time. I guess slapstick comedy is back in style… you folks sure are entertaining.”

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by Chris WhiteThe Pelham gymnastics team

competed in two meets last week. The team first traveled to Nashua North to face the Titans on Monday, January 11, and then participated in a meet at Londonderry on Thursday, January 14. The Python gymnasts remained focused on competing well for the entire week and continued to improve their scores.

At Nashua North, the team achieved its highest all-around of the season with a score of 101.1. Ximorah Ramos was the only Python to place in the all-around competition. In other events, Meghan Taing registered a 6.2 on the balance beam, while Cassie Passamonte scored the team-high on the vault with a 7.9.

At Londonderry, Christa Pournaras scored her all-time high on the vault with a 7.9. Katelyn Rooney also achieved her personal best on the vault by earning a 7.2. Pelham will travel to Concord for its next meet on Friday, January 22.Hannah Culleton works her routine on the

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submitted by Rhonda BleekerThe Jaguars Swim team just keeps

getting better with many personal improvements for this season at their most recent meet at the Southern New Hampshire University on January 15. The SNHU pool is a 25-meter pool and the meet was hosted by the Division II competitior—the Derryfield School. Also at the meet were Division I teams Alvirne and Goffstown. All of the mens’ team swimmers received personal bests in one or both of their individual events, and many of the Lady Jaguars also received personal bests. Ben Forster placed third in his 400 SCM Free swim with a time of 6:02.25 SCM, and fifth in the 100 free, achieving personal bests in both. James Reicher placed fourth in the 200 free and Kenneth Hite placed sixth in the 100 free, both of whom also achieved personal bests. The team also swam a mixed relay at this meet with Sophia Panourgias swimming with the three mens’ team swimmers to give them an opportunity to swim an exhibition relay.

Olivia Brown had an excellent meet, improving on her times in both of her individual races and garnering second place in the 100 breast with a time of 1:30.83 in SCM (1:21.38 SCY), qualifying her for the Division II States competition in February. Olivia also received third place in the 50 free with a time of 32.03 SCM, narrowly missing qualification for states in this event. Angela Bleeker continued to improve on her qualifying time for states in the 400 SCM free, taking second place in this event. She also placed first in the 100 fly, another of her strong events. Julia Bushell also continued to impress, placing first in her 100 back race and taking second in the 200 IM with an improvement on her previous states-qualifying time in the 200 IM. Also placing at this meet and receiving personal bests in one or both of their individual events were womens’ team swimmers Marcela Trocha, Emma Boyd, Madison Enos, and Haley Enos. Marcela placed fourth in the 100 free and third in the 200 free. Emma placed sixth in both her events, the 100 Breast and the 200 IM, achieving personal bests in both. Haley and Madison Enos each placed sixth in

an event, with Madison placing sixth in the 400 free and Haley placing sixth in the 100 fly. The Women’s team of Olivia, Marcela, Julia, and Angela also placed second in the 400 free relay and third in the 200 medley relay. The team of Megan Boucher, Madison, Haley and Emma placed seventh in the 200 free relay.

The Windham High School varsity swim team’s next meet is a home meet at the Workout Club and Wellness Center in Salem on Sunday, January 23, starting at 9 a.m. The team will also be competing at the Salem Boys &

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Public NoticeTo the inhabitants of the Town of Pelham, in the County of Hillsborough and the State of New Hampshire, qualified to vote in Town affairs. You are hereby notified of the following annual Town Meeting schedule:

First Session of Annual Meeting (Deliberative)You are hereby notified to meet at Sherburne Hall in the Pelham Municipal Building, 6 Village Green, Pelham, New Hampshire on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. This session shall consist of explanation, discussion, and debate of warrant articles numbered 4 through 13. Warrant articles may be amended subject to the following limitations: (a) warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law shall not be amended and (b) warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the official ballot for a final vote on the main motion, as amended.

Second Session of Annual Town Meeting (Official Ballot Voting) You are hereby notified to meet again at the Pelham High School 85 Marsh Road, Pelham, New Hampshire on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 8 P.M. to vote by official ballot to choose all necessary town officials for the ensuing year and to vote on warrant articles numbered 1 through 13.

Pelham School DistrictPublic Hearing

Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

The Pelham School District will hold a Deliberative Session Public Hearing to discuss the Proposed 2010-2011 Pelham School District Budget on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Pelham Elementary School located at 61 Marsh Road in Pelham, New Hampshire.

Windham Windham School Lunch School Lunch

January 25 – 29, 2010

Pelham Elementary SchoolMonday – No School. Tuesday – Macaroni & meat sauce or marinara or Turkey & cheese sub, Steamed green beans, Garlic Breadstick. Wednesday – Popcorn chicken & biscuit/dipping sauces or Hot ham & cheese sub, Cheeseburger soup, Salad of the say. Thursday – Pancakes or Fruit & yogurt parfait, Scrambled eggs & bacon, hash brown. Friday – Freshly baked cheese, pepperoni or Chef’s Choice pizza, Tossed salad/dressing.*Lunch Alternative: Pick a lunch**All lunches served with fruit tray and low-fat milk choices.

Pelham Memorial SchoolMonday – No School. Tuesday – Chicken filet sandwich or Honey rib sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Veggie of the day. Wednesday – Hot dog/bun, Broccoli cheese soup/crackers, Soup of the day. Thursday – Roast turkey/gravy, Creamy mashed potatoes, Dinner roll, Steamed peas. Friday – Freshly baked cheese, pepperoni or Chef’s Choice pizza, Tossed salad/dressing.*Lunch Alternative: Assorted salads & subs**All lunches served with fruit tray and low-fat milk choices.

Pelham High SchoolMonday – No School. Tuesday – Friday - Pasta bar (chicken, plain, meatballs) or Hot & cold subs, Assorted Wraps & Assorted salads, Veggies. *All lunches served with Fruit tray and low-fat milk choices**No Hot sandwiches on Friday

St. Patrick SchoolMonday – No School. Tuesday – Macaroni & meat sauce or marinara or Turkey & cheese sub, Steamed green beans, Garlic Breadstick. Wednesday – Popcorn chicken & biscuit/dipping sauces or Hot ham & cheese sub, Cheeseburger soup, Salad of the day. Thursday – Pancakes or Fruit & yogurt parfait, Scrambled eggs & bacon, hash brown. Friday – Freshly baked cheese pizza, Tossed salad/dressing.*Lunch Alternatives: Sunbutter and jelly sandwich or Chef’s salad or Yogurt meal.**All lunches served with fruit tray and low-fat milk choices.

Windham School Lunch

January 25 – 29, 2010

Golden Brook & Windham Center SchoolsMonday – Burgers & dogs, Homemade chili, Pasta salad, Assorted chips, Ice cream novelties. Tuesday – Pasta bar (macaroni or spaghetti, meat or cheese sauce), Garden salad/low-fat dressing, Garlic breadsticks, Fresh fruit. Wednesday – Roast pork/gravy, Roasted red potatoes/rosemary, Glazed carrots, Homemade wheat dinner roll, Fresh fruit. Thursday – Nachos supreme/meat & cheese (salsa, peppers, tomatoes, black olives & sour cream), Spanish rice, Creamy Cole slaw, Low-fat dessert, Fresh fruit. Friday – Freshly made pepperoni & cheese pizza, Garden salad/low-fat dressings, Raisins, Fresh fruit.*All lunches served with Farm fresh milk.

Windham Middle & Windham High SchoolsMonday – Burgers & dogs, Homemade chili, Pasta salad, Assorted chips, Ice cream novelties. Tuesday – Pasta bar (macaroni or spaghetti, meat or cheese sauce), Garden salad/low-fat dressing, Garlic bread sticks, Fresh fruit. Wednesday – Roast pork/gravy, Roasted red potatoes/rosemary, Glazed carrots, Homemade wheat dinner roll, Fresh fruit. Thursday – Nachos supreme/meat & cheese (salsa, peppers, tomatoes, black olives & sour cream), Spanish rice, Creamy Cole slaw, Low-fat dessert, Fresh fruit. Friday – Homemade cheesy bread sticks, Vegetable soup, Garden salad, Marinara dipping sauce, Fresh fruit.*All lunches served with Farm fresh milk.

Pelham Arrest LogSunday, January 10: Willis Gendreau, 65, Dracut, MA, Transporting Alcoholic Beverage, Reckless Operation.Monday, January 11: Hardik Panchal, 23, Nashua, Bench Warrant, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs.Tuesday, January 12: Pinakin Patel, 22, Tyngsborough, MA, Possession of Drugs in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs. Stephen Ouellet, 23, Dracut, MA, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs.Wednesday, January 13: Nicholas Messina, 18, Dracut, MA, Operating Without a Valid License. Debra Ham, 47, Nashua, Criminal Liability, Conduct for Another. Keith Bailey, 20, Pelham, Arrest on a Warrant, Receiving Stolen Property.Friday, January 15: Barry Myers, 47, Dracut, MA, Driving While Intoxicated, Operating Without a Valid License.Saturday, January 16: Zachary Terrell, 20, Windham, Unlawful Possession of Alcohol, Criminal Trespass, Possession of Controlled/Narcotic Drugs. Demetrious Brunelle, 27, Dracut, MA, Driving While Intoxicated.Sunday, January 17: Kevin Barton, 38, Pelham, Reckless Operation.

Pelham School Lunch

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ground, but softball never stops. The Board of Directors for girls’ softball in Pelham has been working very hard in the off-season. As a result of those efforts, we are very happy to announce that we have formed our own non-profit softball organization—Pelham Softball Inc (PSI). This change means we will no longer be officially partnered with Pelham

Baseball/Softball Inc. With the ever-growing

numbers of girls and boys participating in softball and baseball, we feel that we will be able to administer the programs more effectively as two separate leagues. As members of the Pelham community, we are conscious of the fact that this separation may at first be confusing. The PSI Board of Directors is working closely with the Pelham Baseball Inc.

Board to recognize and address areas of concern.

This is an exciting time for girls’ softball in Pelham. Over the last few years, a summer travel softball program, the Pelham Panic, was formed; we changed affiliation from Little League to Babe Ruth Softball, created a T-ball softball division, and began offering a number of players’ clinics. The future looks bright, too! We will continue to enhance player development, create an atmosphere of fun and competition, and address any and all areas that will enhance your daughter’s softball-playing experience.Dugout Murals

This past summer, the girls’ softball field dugouts at Muldoon Park underwent a makeover. Alex LaPierre, a Pelham High School senior and accomplished artist, painted murals of softball players in each of the dugouts. This was quite an undertaking and Alex gave a lot of her time to this project. If you were at Muldoon Park this summer, you may have witnessed Alex battling

the sun and the mosquitoes to create these great murals. The PSI Board is extremely grateful of her efforts and can’t wait to have the players use the dugouts this spring.Fix Our Field

Now that we have fantastic dugouts, we need to focus on our softball field, which is in need of some major repairs. Due to a high water table and housing developments up the hill from the girls’ softball field, it is under water and unusable for a good portion of the softball season. In order to grow the softball program in Pelham, we need a reliable field. It is estimated to cost between $10,000 and $15,000 to properly fix the field, which includes excavation, the installation of drainage pipes and new substrate, and a new surface. With this in mind, PSI will be holding fundraisers prior to and during the season, looking for field volunteers to help with the actual repairs. PSI has also created a “Fix our Field Fund.” If you would like to make a donation, send your check to Pelham Softball Inc.,

PO Box 36, Pelham, NH 03076. You can also donate directly to the fund from our Website at www.pelhamnhsoftball.com.Registration

Softball is a great sport, and we are going to need some softball players! Pelham Softball has five levels of play: 6U T-ball, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U. Registration is underway and will continue until Friday, March 5. For your convenience, we now offer online registration on our new Website (www.pelhamnhsoftball.com). We will also have two walk-in registration dates at the Pelham Memorial School on Saturday, February 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Community Night on March 4. Clinics

Pelham Softball Inc. will once again be offering player and pitching clinics. The first clinic is focused on pitching and will be held on Sunday, February 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. for beginners, and from 2 to 3 p.m. for intermediate pitchers. Visit our Website for pricing and registration details for this and

all other clinics being offered this season.Sponsors and Volunteers

Like any non-profit organization, we rely on volunteers and sponsors in order to provide the best program we can for the girls. If you or your company would be interested in sponsoring a team, we will be offering three levels of sponsorship this year: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. See our Website for more information and to download a sponsorship form. If you have specific questions about sponsorship, please e-mail us at fundraising@pelhamnhsoftball.com.

Pelham Softball Inc. is committed to building the best softball program possible, but we can’t do it without you—we will need coaches, fundraisers, and field maintenance volunteers, to name a few. During the registration process, you will have the opportunity to let us know how you can help.

If you have an immediate question about the program, e-mail Debbie Ryan, President, at president@pelhamnhsoftball.com.

Exciting Changes for Softball in Pelham

by Chris WhiteThe Pelham wrestling team began

last week by dismantling Bow on the road, 55-21. The Pythons dominated, losing only one wrestled match to the Falcons.

Muhanned Bagegni, Ryan Cannizzaro, Richie Sullivan, and Matt Giordano all recorded pins to win their matches. Josh Medeiros, Mike Perruccio, Matt Blanchard, and Warren Greenhalgh all picked up wins by forfeit. Andy Pomerleau came out on top of a 10-2 decision, while Peter Soonthornprapuet wrestled to a 9-5 victory. The win by the Pythons pushed their record to a respectable 5-4 on the season.

On Saturday, Pelham hosted the fourth annual Daniel Gionet Memorial Wrestling Tournament. The tournament was renamed four years ago in honor of former Pelham wrestler Dan Gionet, who was killed while serving the United States in Iraq back in 2006. Gionet graduated from Pelham High in 2001, and also played football and baseball for the Pythons.

This year’s field of wrestlers was the largest in the tournament’s history with 17 schools represented. The Pythons earned seventh place (only nine points out of fifth) at their home tournament, which was one of the most competitive events they have competed in so far this season.

“Outside of the Lowell Tournament, it was the best competition we faced this season,” Pelham coach Bob Riddinger said. “It was good to see different competition like that. We got to see a lot of Division II teams and the kids got to benchmark themselves.”

Despite the tough competition, Pelham had two champions for the day. Medeiros earned a title at 112 pounds, while Perruccio won first place at

130. The Pythons also had two more wrestlers place—Sullivan came in third at 152 and Greenhalgh rounded out the scoring for Pelham by finishing fourth at 171.

The Pythons will get into the meat of their schedule on Saturday afternoon when they host a solid Milford team at 1 p.m.

Pelham Wrestling Defeats Bow; Places Seventh at Gionet Memorial Tournament

Matt Giordano holds off his opponent at the Daniel Gionet Memorial Tournament

Above: Peter Soonthornprapuet counters the move of his foe from Campbell Below: Ryan Cannizzaro goes to work against a Hollis-Brookline wrestler

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