2 - March 23, 2012 | Pelham - Windham News


Scouting for Tables Reaches Their Goal 40 tables!!


The Flip Family In Memory of the Minichiello & Appiani Families Philip & Pricilla Currier


Beauty Cottage Anonymous Donor (3)


Accolades


The following residents were recently named to the Merrimack College fall semester Dean’s List: Alyssa Walker of Pelham, Joshua Bartlett, Valerie Bauer, Jillian Bert, Brian Guessetto, and Steven DeLuca, all of Windham.


Benjamin Carton son of Brian and Donna Carton of


Pelham has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall term at Lesley College. Saint Anselm College freshman Kathryn Sheldon


from Windham traveled to Europe with the college choir during her spring break to perform in churches in Europe. The group’s musical tour included stops in Cannes and Avignon, France, Monaco, and Barcelona, Spain, where they performed five concerts and sang sections in one mass. Accompanied by alumnus and assistant to the choir director, Robert Aldrich, and choir director, Fr. Bede Camera, O.S.B, the 32 students completed the choir’s fifth trip to Europe on March 4. Previous choir groups have performed in cities such as Vienna, Prague, Rome, Zurich, and Paris. Regis College School of Nursing, Science, and Health Professions, and Dean Elizabeth Cawley, CSJ, PhD, Regis College School of Liberal Arts, Education, and Social Sciences, have jointly announced that among the 211 students being named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester was Matthew Smolko of Pelham. Business leader Al Getler of Windham


Al Getler


was recently appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Foundation board. The NECC Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established to provide support and expanded opportunities for the college. Incorporated in 1972, the Foundation assists the college by making connections with the business community, foundations, and other potential revenue sources and by hosting a variety of fundraising special events. Funds raised are used for student scholarships, equipment purchases, program revitalization,


faculty and staff development and other needs as they arise and are approved by the Foundation Board of Directors. Getler is president and publisher of Eagle Tribune Publishing. He is also a comedian, ventriloquist, and entertainer for more than 33 years. He graduated from William Patterson University of New Jersey and holds a certificate of MBA Studies in business from Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. He has worked in the newspaper industry for more than 30 years. In addition, Getler is the founder and past president of the


Newark Midland Theatre Association where he oversaw the rebirth of an $8.5 million renovated theater and built a $3.5 million endowment for the 1928 circa theater. In 2003 he received the Rotary International BRAVO award for his humanitarian efforts.


Send your Accolades to news@areanewsgroup.com with a photo 10 The Wright Family 30


Pelham Realty Group LLC Sandy Peters B. Scott Andersen


The Koehler Family Walter and Helen Remeis Ronald & Elizabeth Carrick


Susan & Kevin MacIntrye & Family Enterprise Bank - Pelham Office Doreen Rossi & the Rossi Family


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Netanium Security The Cubs Scouts of Pack 610


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Rick & Suzanne Brouilard Greg & Michele Duggan & Family


Lucy & David Wilkerson & Family Jennifer & Eric Sprague & Family


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New Table Donation this week: Philip & Priscilla Currier 1 table,


In Memory of the Minichiello & Appiani Families 1 table, Te Filip Family 1 table.


Still need to Donate? Raffle basket will be at First Congregational Church Satursday 3/24 2:00 -6:00 pm and next Saturday at the Easter Egg Hunt on the Green 3/31 10-2 pm


by Kristen Hoffman Pelham cub scout pack 610 has secured 40 tables for the Pelham High School science department. For the past six weeks, the pack has been asking for donations from individuals and Pelham area companies and selling raffle tickets. Lucy Wilkerson, Den Leader and Assistant Cubmaster, said that the combined costs of the 40 tables and the needed science equipment


submitted by Kim Capici, Friends of the Library of Windham The Friends of the Library of Windham (FLOW) recognized four outstanding volunteers at a celebratory banquet last week. Each year, the Friends gather to thank current Board Members for their commitment to, and support for, the Nesmith Library and to say farewell to outgoing Board Members. The event is also an opportunity to celebrate successes and recognize those volunteers who make exceptional contributions to our community. Those honored for their service to the Nesmith Library, FLOW, and the Windham Community included Laura Dempsey, Diane Carpenter, Margaret Crisler, and Kelly Martin. Friends’ President, Pam Skwiot and Secretary, Jennifer Simmons honored the award recipients who were given plaques, flowers and words of gratitude. The Marjorie Carter Award, established in 1977, recognizes a FLOW Board member who has put forth a diligent effort on behalf of the Friends and has shown an outstanding commitment to the Library and its community. This year, the Marjorie Carter Award was presented to Laura Dempsey. Laura served on the Friends Board for six years and held the position of membership chair. In addition to her work with the Friends, Laura serves as a Golden Brook School PTA Special Events Coordinator. This year the Friends have said farewell to Laura as she steps down from the FLOW Board. The Carl Heidenblad, Murray Levin, Patricia Skinner Award was


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FLIR Matching Donation Anonymous Pelham Resident Jennifer & Brian Cote & Family (2)


totaled at about $16,000. The tables cost about $10,000 and an additional $6,000 was needed to purchase new probes and microscopes to replace the aging equipment. The pack secured its last table pledge on


March 17, during a fundraiser at Chunky’s Cinema in Pelham. Wilkerson added that sales in raffle tickets alone have totaled over $3,200, bringing the amount of money raised for the equipment above the half way mark. The new equipment will benefit the school’s natural and earth science curriculums. According to Wilkerson, the seemingly daunting task of fundraising and securing donations became much easier for the pack as time went on. “We started seeing [table donations] come in at a rate of two per week,” Wilkerson said. The donations continued to pour in; she estimated that the group procured about $100 per hour while tabling at the polls on March 13. A few days later, the group made about $500 over the course of three hours outside of Sovereign Bank. “People were stopping just to donate money,” Wilkerson added, “I


think a five dollar bill was the lowest amount handed out that day.” She added that many people were not interested in even purchasing a raffle ticket, but instead, were just looking to donate to the cause. Wilkerson estimated that the boys in the pack have accumulated 49 hours of community service during the fundraiser, and have learned some valuable lessons along the way. Shy kids have broken out of their shell, and they have made a difference in the community that they call home, “It makes it worthwhile to see the kids come into their own,” she said. There are still a few more chances to purchase a raffle ticket and help the pack achieve their goal. The gift baskets will be given away at their egg hunt on March 31. The boys will be recognized for their hard work at their annual blue and gold banquet on March 24.


FLOW Recognizes Dedicated Service of Volunteers


From left to right, Margaret Crisler, Jennifer Simmons, Diane Carpenter, and Pam Skwiot


created in 1992, honors an individual who is not necessarily a FLOW Board member, but who has given tremendous support and/or performed many services for the Nesmith Library and the Windham community. This year, the award was given to two equally deserving recipients, Diane Carpenter and Margaret Crisler. Diane has served on the board of the Windham PTA, the Windham Cooperative Kindergarten, and was also involved with WISE. Diane is an active participant in the Windham Women’s Club. She has been an active fundraiser for the Windham Community Band, Windham Musical Arts Association, and the Windham High School Drama Program. Diane is also a founding member of the Windham Endowment for Community Advancement and currently serves as the organization’s President. She was personally responsible for spearheading the effort to complete the Windham Endowment Windham High School Campaign. Margaret has served as one of our State Representatives in Concord and on the Windham Board of Selectmen, in which she chaired in 2003. She has dedicated many hours as a selectmen liaison to numerous committees in our town. Margaret currently holds a position on the Windham Planning Board, Windham Women’s Club, Windham Republican Town Committee, Windham Historical Society, Windham Newcomer’s Club, the NH Orchid Society and is the President of the Windham Garden Club. Margaret designed and supervised the construction of the landscaping at the Windham Cooperative Kindergarten and was involved in the design and build of the entry garden at our Nesmith Library. The Youth Service Award was created in 2003, to honor an outstanding young member of the library community who has gone


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