Pelham - Windham News | December 23, 2011 - 13


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“Thumbs down to the administrator who tried to patronize the person who did not agree with teacher workshops. First of all, development hours can be done after normal school hours, secondly, the curriculum does need to change, but proven methods of teaching do not. Change for the better is good, change for the worse, is not. Obama has proven this fact. In the ‘old days’, we did not have to retake tests to pass a class, we passed the first time. Since you are the expert, maybe you can provide facts.”


“Thumbs up to Mr.


Cassedy! Your enthusiasm and energy are contagious. You go above and beyond. The WHS Band concert was amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the students!!”


“Thumbs down to Pelham Board of Selectmen for recruiting, hiring various department heads to protect interest of few and not the majority citizens of Pelham. The town administrator is the worst, who is manipulative, deceptive, involved in building his own empire and not good for majority of the Pelham citizens.”


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“Thumbs down to the callous and ignorant comment in regards to the lack of necessity of public kindergarten and special education preschool. Both of which are mandatory by state and federal statutes. Kindergarten is now what first grade use to be. Special Ed Preschool is mandatory and many services are refunded by Medicaid. Early intervention cuts down on exorbitant spending in the future. If you nip the bud early enough and weed, water, and give it plenty of sun it


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“Thumbs down to Pelham BOS.


Congratulations, you have just changed my vote and the other votes in my household into ‘no’ votes. That money is not yours to spend on anything never mind a fire station that has been


“Thumbs down to the Pelham Selectmen for keeping the 1 million dollars they were hiding for there pet projects, ie: the new firehouse that was voted down several times. This money should be given back to the taxpayer to lower the tax rate, it would lower the average tax bill by $500.00. This amount plus the extra $1.00 per thousand dollars they plan to get in March equals an extra $3.00 on the tax rate that will never go away. That adds up to an extra $1,500.00 to the average taxpayer. To the many families struggling to survive in town this could be the final nail in the coffin. Expect more foreclosures in town! Lets hope the selectmen rethink their backdoor move and return the taxpayers money to the taxpayers. The firehouse belongs in a warrant article.”


“Thumbs down to all the drivers who absolutely disregard the 15/30 speed limit on Tallant Road. There already have been a number of accidents on this road. When you are on your cell phone or texting and exceeding the speed limit; and the snow starts - let the games begin.”


January 5, 2012: Talk on Climbing Mt. Everest, Nashua, NH. Experience Craig John’s multimedia presentation about his ascent of the seldom- climbed North Ridge of Mt. Everest. In the presentation, you’ll find out what it takes - both physically and mentally - to reach the summit, and how those lessons can help you meet the challenges of everyday life. Craig John has been a professional mountain guide since 1987, when he started working with the renowned Eric Simonson. He has 189 ascents of Mt. Rainier by 12 different routes to his credit and has completed over 50 high-altitude expeditions, including Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Cho Oyu, in addition to Mt. Everest. No registration is required. 7 p.m. Nashua Public Library. (603) 589-4610.


January 13: New England Contra Dance, Londonderry. Family-friendly environment, partner not needed. Admission fee. 8-11 p.m. Mayflower Grange/Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Rd. (603) 529-1586; weareampm@gsinet.net.


January 19: Haunted Lighthouses of New England. There’s something about an isolated lighthouse, surrounded by wind and waves that makes it the perfect setting for mysterious tales. Join Jeremy D’Entremont for macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including stories of a lovelorn spirit at New London Ledge Light and the piano-playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Island Light. D’Entremont, the author of nine books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history, is the historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation. He has appeared on the History Channel, the Travel Channel, PBS, and NPR speaking about his favorite subject. No registration is required. 7 p.m. Nashua Public


Library. (603) 589-4610.


January 26: Stone Walls of New England, Nashua, NH. For more than 30 years Kevin Gardner has been a stone wall builder in a family business widely known for traditional New England stonework, particularly for historic restoration of antique structures. From 1985 to 2010, Kevin was a performance critic, feature writer, and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio. His pieces on arts, history, and culture aired on National Public Radio and the Christian Science Monitor broadcast network, and he was a two-time winner of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters’ Golden Mike Award for feature writing. 7 p.m. Nashua Public Library. (603) 589-4610; www.nashualibrary.org.


January 29: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Lowell, MA. For the ultimate Beatles fans, Rain is direct from Broadway! Together longer than the Beatles themselves, Rain has mastered every song, gesture, and nuance of the legendary group, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting. Admission fee. 7:30 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www.lowellauditorium.com.


February 3: How to Read Your Barn, Manchester, NH. The NH Historic Agricultural Structures Advisory Committee is sponsoring this event at the 2012 NH Farm and Forest Expo presented by the UNH Cooperative Extension. Attendees will learn the history of barns by understanding how they were built and how they were used. Timber frame joinery and architectural features such as windows and doors will also be discussed. Attendees are invited to bring pictures of their own barns to use during the sessions. Free. 9


a.m. Frost/Hawthorne Rooms at the Radisson/ Center of New Hampshire. (603) 231-1396; www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org.


February 14: Big Hearts Comedy Show, Lowell, MA. Looking for the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Join us for a night of Love & Laughter with comedians Paul D’Angelo, Jimmy Dunn, and Tony V. Enjoy this hilarious evening with three of America’s Best Comedians, house band Sugarfoot and the Brass Kickin’ Horns, and someone special! Paul D’Angelo went from spending ten and a half years as a Massachusetts’s Assistant District Attorney to simultaneously becoming one of the nation’s top standup comedians. Admission fee. 8 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www.lowellauditorium.com.


March 1: Come Fly Away, Lowell, MA. This musical follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Sinatra with a live onstage 19-piece big band and 15 dancers, the show features a hit parade of Sinatra classics, including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way” and “That’s Life.” Experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first goodbye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Admission fee. 8 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454- 2299; www.lowellauditorium.com.


March 23: Real Oldies Live, Lowell, MA. Join us for a classic night of Doo-Wop for Real Oldies Live! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the fun- loving, toe-tapping tunes of artists Gary US Bonds, The Cleftones, The Orlons, Johnny Tillotson, and


voted against repeatedly. No means no! Now, instead of 400 ‘no’ voters to worry about, there is now 403. Stop occupying my wallet.”


“Thumbs up to the Pelham


taxpayer. Why does the Pelham Fire Department need so many vehicles? They have 2 new Super- duty pickups for forestry duty that sit in the parking lot that are moved to different positions to make it look like they are being used. There are 2 command SUV’s, 1 for the chief ,1 for coffee runs, plus 2 more vehicles for the fire inspector and another coffee vehicle for the regular firemen. Why can’t the Super-duty pickups be used in place of the SUV’s? The excess vehicles could be sold and the Super-duty pickup’s could be useful instead of just looking good for show.”


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“Thumbs up to the residents of Pelham for stepping up and helping donate to toys for tots in our town. We had a big success this year and it was because cause of you thank you.”


“Thumbs up to 4-year-old Ayla Regan, who sang the National Anthem at the Pelham High School Varsity Basketball Opener on December 16, 2011. You did a fantastic job with a huge crowd present. Ayla, you made us all so proud. Way to go!!!”


“Thumbs up to the Community Theatre Group and Crossroads Church Choir for the ‘The Christmas Shoes.’ What a great way to show the True meaning of Christmas. Both my children loved it. It was a great reminder to them that it’s not all about the presents under the tree. Thank you so much for all your hard work.”


“Thumbs up to Diane Dube for another successful Friends of the Library of Windham Holiday Craft session! The crafts were adorable and the children had a blast doing them. Your time and dedication is so appreciated. Thank you for bringing smiles to the faces of Windham’s children. Merry Christmas.”


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“Thumbs down to the gas leak which school officials lied about. If it was your kid’s school I am sure you would give a damn. You should all be fired for your incompetence, inability to react appropriately in an emergency situation and deceit. My kid was in that building jerks.”


“Thumbs down to the Windham School Board and teachers union for potentially failing to come to terms on a contract for a second year in a row. Compromise! In the long run, our kids will pay the ultimate price.”


“Thumbs down. Bah humbug to the scrooge


who can’t enjoy the Festival of Trees. My suggestion is move back to Methuen. Enjoy Methuen! Merry Christmas!”


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The Vees. Admission fee. 8 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www. lowellauditorium.com.


March 28: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Lowell, MA. Lovingly “ripped-off” from the internationally famous comedy team’s most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight. Admission fee. 8 p.m.


April 13: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group, Lowell, MA. Following the enormous success of ABC’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two stars of the Emmy nominated series, have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Mochrie and Sherwood take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun. Admission fee. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www.lowellauditorium.com.


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• William & Stella Burns, 8 Valley Hill Road, 14/4-144-1, build 12 x 12 P.T. deck off existing deck.


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• DHB Homes, LLC, Wellesley Drive, 24/12-191-2, foundation. • Acorn Assc., 501 Bridge Street, 22/8-109-2, renewed permit for a 76-foot x 102-foot foundation.


• Southern New Hampshire, 33 Windham Road, 22/8-138, temporary office trailer.


• Steven & Carole Hill, 153 Hobbs Road, 15/8-246, install a free standing stove into an existing 8-inch square clay lined chimney.


• Patel Plaza, LLC, 11 Bridge Street, 41/6-124, demolition of existing building.


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