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by Len LathropSalem High senior Ryan Fredette takes his considerable classroom

skills out into the world to better his community through numerous pursuits. This community minded-approach made his selection as the 2014 Fran Brennan Memorial scholarship recipient no surprise.

Annually, the Salem Democratic Town Committee awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from Salem who will attend a post-secondary institution. The award honors the late Fran Brennan, a long-time committee member who prioritized education throughout her lifetime. The annual breakfast recognition was held Saturday morning at the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church. Prior to honoring Fredette, the audience was greeted by the Reverend David Yasenka who offered both greetings and a benediction. Yasenka offered that as Christians fi nishing the holiest time of the year, faith should compel everyone to use their voice for the betterment of the state and country.

John Murphy, the Salem Democratic Town Committee Chairman, introduced Joseph Plaia, candidate for Rockingham County Attorney, who had greetings for Ryan Fredette and relayed how his history as a military police offi cer in the United States Marine Corps, then as a lawyer, as a public defender in Rockingham Country and a state police prosecutor in both Stafford and Rockingham counties made him the best candidate for the position.

Greetings and congratulations were read by Patrick Devney for

U.S. Representative Ann McLean Kuster. As the keynote speaker for the morning, William Shaheen spoke on behalf of his wife, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen; he read a citation from the senator and continued to tell the party members assembled not to worry but to work every day to keep the senator in offi ce from now until November. He told the story of the early years in the Salem Democratic Party and how he and Jeanne could always count on the folks of Salem.

Murphy read a letter for Fredette from NH Senate Minority Leader Sylvia Lawson and from NH Governor Maggie Hassan.

Laurel Redden greeted the 2014 scholarship recipient Ryan P. Fredette and invited him to the dais for the presentation. Redden explained how the recipient is chosen; academic performance, extracurricular activities,

community involvement, fi nancial need, and an essay are all considered. This year’s topic was on a subject of their choosing (such as education, business development or health care) and to address what they believe the role of government should be in that area. They were asked to address both potential positive and negative consequences of the involvement of government.

Ryan, the son of George and Katherine Fredette, is a senior at Salem High School with a 3.9 GPA who ranks 27th out of 361 students. His activities and awards are as follows: freshman basketball (9), freshman soccer (9), varsity soccer (10, 11, 12), varsity

tennis (10, 11, 12), Scholar-Athlete Award (9, 10, 11, 12), National Honor Society (10, 11, 12), Latin Award (11), and Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award (11).

While excelling in athletics and academics, Ryan also served his community at the American Legion Boys State (11), People to People Student Ambassador, Greece and Italy (11), St. Matthew Parish (lifetime); annual picnic volunteer (10, 11, 12), Emergency Center Volunteer, Lawrence General Hospital (12), Catheterization Laboratory Shadow, Shadow-A Professional, LGH (12), High School Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics (11, 12), American Diabetes Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes (11, 12), The Color Run: the Happiest 5K on the Planet (11), Kids Cafe: Feeding America, Manchester NH (9); and worked for the following local companies: Canobie Lake Park, games operator; Market Basket, grocery bagger; Pete’s Farm, fi eld worker; and Kohl’s, associate.

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by AJ DickinsonSome timeless American traditions never lose their

appeal. Testament to this is the annual fi shing derby at Hedgehog Pond, which attracted more than 200 participants of all ages. Hosted by the Salem Kiwanis Club and the Salem Recreation Department, the event was sponsored by the Greater Salem NH Rotary Club who not only supplied volunteers to register the 200-plus participants but also generously provided a $1,000 donation. For over 20 years the fi shing derby at Hedgehog Pond has provided a platform for young people to enjoy and an opportunity for grandparents and parents to pass on their love of this enduring pastime.

No participant left the contest empty handed, as each was eligible for such perks as the alluring raffl e prizes and awards of fi shing poles, tackle boxes, trophies, and ribbons. The event catered to kids of various ages by splitting the event into two sections. Children eight years of

age and under fi shed fi rst from 9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. while the 9-15 year olds took over until the 11:30 a.m. award ceremony. Participants were judged and awarded in several age groups for both largest and smallest fi sh; however, all competitors received a participation ribbon.

During the excitement of the fi shing derby Gary Schmottlach and Tom Wolfel of the Recreation Advisory Committee could be seen answering questions about the new bathroom and pavilion in the park. The committee

members displayed a picture of the potential new building project promoting the support of the idea and accepting donations.

Although it was raining, precipitation did not play a factor for the many youngsters participating in the classic annual event with the same enthusiasm that Salem locals have expressed for decades.

Salem Fishing Derby Keeps Timeless Pastime Alive

Drew Hartford, second from left, was recognized for catching the smallest sh, while Leah Burke, far right, brought in the largest one. Nick Hartford, far left, and Brendan Burne,

second from right, both won shing pole sets.� e Greater Salem NH Rotary Club donated $1,000

to the shing derby.

A Hopping Good Hunt at Michele Park

by Bob GibbsAn Easter Egg Hunt held at Salem’s Michele Park

attracted hundreds of children of all ages. Sponsored by the Rockingham Christian Church, the afternoon of festivities included popcorn, face painting, live music and an infl atable slide.

The Rockingham Christian Church, organized in 2001, is located at 5 Industrial Way, Suite 2 in Salem. Amy Snyder, director of Children and Families Ministry for RCC, stated that the egg hunt is organized for the Salem community to come

together for the Easter season. Ms. Snyder also said that the church will be running Camp

Create this summer at Salem High School. Camp Create is a summer art camp for kids, helping children learn about their creator by being creative. Programs will include theater arts, dance, music, drama, painting and drawing.

Camp Create 2014 will be held June 23-27. To register, contact the church at 894-5228 or info@rccsalem.com.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Adelynn and Meghan Mullaney, 2 ½, make a furry friend.

Johannah Dillaway and Coryne Clancey aren’t afraid to sing along.

� e RCC 5KEG band entertains the crowd.Weeeeee!Yvette Cullum paints faces.

A Hopping Good Hunt at Michele Park

Ryan accepts the scholarship award from Laurel Redden representing the Fran Brennan Scholarship Committee.

continued to page 3- Fredette Honored

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submitted by Louise LandryRecently the new Exalted Ruler, Diane Rogers, for the Derry Salem Elks was installed for the

2014-2015 year. At the celebrations, the award winners for the year were presented with their awards.

by S. Aaron ShamshoyanFour local organizations were honored recently for success in their industry

and service to the community.The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce presented Pillar awards to three

local businesses and one non-profi t earlier this month at their annual Economic Development Breakfast.

Salem Family Resources: Success by 6 was the Non-Profi t Business winner. With a slogan of “Every Child a Successful Child,” the organization provides parents and families resources to raise a young child through programs and services.

The New Business Award winner was Joe Faro of Tuscan Brands for his generosity to the community. Tuscan Brands supports charities including the Boys & Girls Club, Salem Veterans and the Salem Animal Rescue League.

Jamie Santo of Santo Insurance received the Small Business Award for their client-centric vision and support for the community. The organization encourages staff to volunteer and serve in the town.

The Large Business Award winner was Palmer Gas/Ermer Oil for their dependability of products and concern for the community. Bill Ermer advocated for a large propane storage facility in Raymond in increase infrastructure and availability of propane in the state, which has been constructed.

Guest speakers also indulged the crowd with information on broadband availability within the state, cloud storage usage, and the importance of seeking innovations in technology.

Elks Ruler, Award Winners Recognized

Award winners are as follows: Woody Daugherty - Citizen of the Year; Denis Boisvert - O� cer of the Year; Joseph Morawaski, Jr. - the past Exalted Ruler for the 2013-2014 year; Steve Berry - Elk of the Year; Steve’s

wife, Sherri; and Laurie Shepard - Outstanding Elk of the Year.

Diane Rogers and her husband Rick

Proceeds from BGC Trivia Night not Trivial

Staff photos by S. Aaron Shamshoyan

Team WPOD consisting of, from left, Sam Albert, Charles Albert, Brad Reghitto, Matt Reghitto, Ken Verolla, and Corinne DiZoglio were the Trivia Night

champions at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem last week, and donated the nearly $600 prize to the club.

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Four Organizations Honored at Chamber Breakfast

Jamie Santo of Santo Insurance shows o¥ the Small Business Pillar Award he received during the Greater Salem Chamber

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Bill Ermer is surrounded by his sta¥ after receiving the Large Business Award.

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freedom of its citizens. When it comes to equality and freedom, there is much argument. How much freedom should citizens have, and when should this freedom be limited? This question is at the root of debate for the Federalists and Anti-federalists of the 1787 Philadelphia Convention as well as the Democrats and Republicans of the present day. Government is necessary, but there must be a point when it is too intrusive, too demanding, and too authoritarian.

The government’s role in the health care system, a system in which I will start my adult career, is a controversial subject. People are born into circumstances such as poor families and bad health while other people are born into rich families with good health. Going to college, getting a good job, and paying for healthcare can be a gamble that is based on economic status from birth rather than a person’s actions and behaviors throughout life. For this reason, government needs to help everyone who plays fair and support those who are at a disadvantage from the start.

No one can rely on altruistic people to help the disadvantaged, it is human nature to view life through a cost - benefi t analysis. The natural question to ask oneself is, “What’s in it for me?” But from this same standpoint, government cannot take that responsibility on by itself. Making people pool their taxes in order to pay for the whole country and setting up a socialized health care system just like the fi re department or police force will not work. America is a capitalistic country driven by profi t, and this profi t drives innovation.

I think the best resolution to this problem is to reallocate healthcare costs and to readjust government guidelines. There are many statistics that prove why the healthcare system is so expensive. For example, the life expectancy of Americans is increasing, money is being wasted on defensive medicine, and people are leading unhealthy lifestyles. Government needs to spend more money on preventative medicine. The government needs to discourage unhealthy lifestyles and provide incentives to those who have a healthy way of living. Just by improving peoples’ lifestyles through eating less fast food, exercising more often, and avoiding risky behavior, government can dramatically decrease the cost of healthcare. Also government needs to help doctors who are being sued for medical malpractice litigation.

The practice of medicine is not perfect; therefore, if a doctor performs a surgery or provides a treatment plan, to the best of their ability and to the standards set by government, in an attempt to improve the lives of others, they should not be liable for any problems that do occur. Government should set guidelines on what the standards of healthcare should be so that people cannot sue for an unavoidable error.

There are potential negative impacts to my suggestions. Some of which include unnecessary spending on preventative care. Can we just use the government to change people’s lifestyles and way of thinking? Without proper guidance, the money could be spent on useless efforts to change people’s lifestyles. The big negative impact, however, comes with liability of doctors. Defensive medicine is very expensive, but it is not necessarily a bad thing. Doctors are more cautious with their patients because the benefi t of quick diagnoses is outweighed by the cost of a potential malpractice litigation. The resolution lies within a balance of government control that America is still working to solve.

Ryan plans to study premed at either Northeastern University or New England College in Maine.

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Pretty Kitty Shares a Mealsubmitted by Bill Guay

In 2006, my wife, Claire, a devoted animal lover, started feeding a feral cat she named “Pretty Kitty.” He would come to our front, or back door, and just sit until someone opened the door. He then would retreat a short distance, and wait until she would put a dish of food on the porch. When she went inside, and closed the door, he would return, and devour the food. He never allowed her to touch him. He was one of several cats (feral and domestic) that she fed regularly. In 2012, a black feral cat started attacking the cats in our neighborhood including Pretty Kitty. In early 2013 Pretty Kitty stopped coming to our house. We assumed he may have died or found another area free from the black cat.

During the week of March 18, who shows up on our front stairs, but Pretty Kitty looking for a meal. He has returned each evening since then.

On one of these evening events, Claire put out a dish with wet cat food, and a dish with dry food, as that is what he likes. She looked out our front door, and was shocked to see him, through the window, sharing his food with a friend. Talk about “integration on a basic level!”

To further explain the presence of his friend, Claire puts food out for the birds, and many other animals that stop by our home. In the evenings, skunks stop by to eat the daily leftovers. As with the cat, she gives the skunks names also.

There is more to Claire’s pet stories, but I thought you would get a kick out of this picture.

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Garden Club Cultivating KindnessOrganization Donates Tree to Senior Facility

by S. Aaron ShamshoyanA pink weeping cherry tree now peacefully sits on Millville Street

after being planted by a gardening expert under the watchful eyes of the Salem Garden Club.

Part of its annual Arbor Day tradition, the Salem Garden Club plants a tree in the community where it will stand for decades.

On Friday April 25, the weeping cherry tree was planted in front of Millville Arms Senior Living facility.

“It’s an early bloomer,” said Tim Wolfe, owner of Lake Street Garden Center, while planting the tree.

Wolfe pointed out the tree’s buds and said it would grow to nearly 20 feet tall, making it a good size for the property.

Linda LeMay of the Salem Garden Club said they worked with the organization to select a tree, adding they had recently lost trees in storms.

“It looks good,” she said as Wolfe placed mulch around the base of the tree. LeMay added the group has been planting trees for

years, with past locations including schools, the Kelley Library, and Hose House 2.

Wolfe has been donating his time to plant the trees for a while, saying he has planted more than 20 trees throughout the years for the garden club.

“Every year they fi nd a site where somebody is looking to plant a tree,” he said. “We’ve done a lot of schools.”

Wolfe fi nished the planting by surrounding the trees with fl owers while the group recited the poem “Trees” as part of their dedication.

� e Salem Garden Club and Tim Wolfe of Lake Street Garden Center admire the weeping cherry tree just planted in front of Millville Arms Senior Housing.

Amanda Cameron, 7, of Methuen helps Tim Wolfe, owner of Lake Street Garden Center, plant a tree in front of Millville Arms Senior Housing

on April 25, Arbor Day.

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Would-be Robber Escapessubmitted by Salem Police Department

Salem Police responded to a residence on Royal Circle for a burglary in progress Tuesday morning, April 22. The male resident reported coming home and fi nding an unknown man in his dining room. The man charged the homeowner and struck him in the face, and then jumped out a dining room window and off of a deck

before fl eeing on foot. Police responded and set up a perimeter. A Salem K9 was called in, but the suspect escaped. Salem detectives responded and processed the scene, and the incident remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Salem Police Department at 893-1911.

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Obamacare Proving to be SuccessfulTuesday, April 15 wasn’t just the usual dreaded IRS Tax Day

this year: it also marked the cuto� date for already partially-signed up A� ordable Care Act applicants to complete their online requisitions. And the good news is that as of this writing the total number of registered Obamacare recipients across the nation � nished at just under 8 million, nearly a million more citizens than the White House even originally envisioned and another in a long line of bitter pills for Washington Republicans to swallow.

Remember last October, when both sides of the aisle shook their collective heads in dismay as the ACA website healthcare.gov was doing its best � sh-out-of-water impersonation, with online claimants su� ering through major slowdowns, system knocko� s and other inconveniences while attempting to sign up for bene� ts? Of course you do, as the gleeful GOP at both state and federal levels crowed long and loud about Obamacare becoming president Barack Obama’s “Waterloo”, while conservative politicians at all levels sharpened their swords and prepared their anti-Democrat attacks, incorrectly thinking that this issue would be a wonderfully destructive tack against their opponents this November (hello, Scott Brown).

Here’s more good news for all decent people who want this landmark legislation to succeed for all of us:

1. Once again, the original nonpartisan Congressional Budget O� ce’s total cost estimates of the ACA have dipped, this time by $104 billion (15%) over the next ten years. Much of this is due to lower overall costs associated with facets of the bill that have already taken e� ect, like parents being now able to carry their children on their plans until age 26, as well as premium costs coming in far lower than the O� ce originally expected.

2. � e CBO prognostication of the total number of Americans expected to be covered by the ACA swelled to between 25-28 million over the next decade, up from the original 24 million estimate. � is is along with the drop in costs mentioned above.

3. And in a real blow to Republican naysayers, a total of 31 percent of citizens now covered by Obamacare are Americans aged 55-64. Many of these people, even many pre-retirees, formerly had no health insurance. � ey represent one of the law’s most important aspects, as these years and afterwards is Prime Time for many medical problems to crop up, a fact ignored by the Boehner’s and McConnell’s of the world but of primary importance to anyone who gives a damn about themselves and their neighbors. And concurrently, nearly one third of signees are in the desirable younger 27-and-older group, who pay higher premiums and whose participation is necessary for the plan’s � nancial ability to cover all age groups.

4. And even the insurance companies are pleased so far with how the numbers are rolling out. � ese range from Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Blue Cross’ WellPoint, corporations that have all revised upwards their pro� t percentages for � rst quarter 2014. As WellPoint’s CEO Joseph Swedish said last week at a New York insurers’ conference, “While it is early in 2014, we are encouraged by results thus far across our businesses and we believe exchanges are tracking our general expectations.

We are building on the positive operating momentum we’ve achieved across the organization over last year.”

� ese results were mostly forecast by the CBO during the ACA’s nascent months back in 2010, while the Republican Party simultaneously kept up their lying drumbeat against its implementation, as well as castigating every Democrat who voted for the bill. Americans should feel very fortunate that the Democratic Party, led by the president and House stalwarts like Nancy Pelosi and New Hampshire’s own Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter, as well as state Senator Jeanne Shaheen, worked feverishly to save the ACA from Republican ravages. And the surprise Supreme Court’s 5-4 approval of the legislation in 2012 thankfully kept it on track to its present successful initialization.

William F. Klessens, Salem

Exposing Executive Orders� e American people are a patient and forgiving people when

someone tells the truth about an event that just does not seem right. However, presently we have a group of self serving leftist politicians in Washington that have an agenda to weaken or make America a second class country; this is believed by most Americans. We once had President Nixon-Gate. � e Watergate break-in to steal documents against the Democratic Party. He even had an enemy list. He was forced to resign. � en we had President Clinton-Gate. He was more interested in a sexual a� air in the White house than hunting down terrorists. � at inattention led to many bombings, foreign and domestic, including loss the American lives.

Now we have President Obama involved in- Benghazi-Gate, IRS-Gate, Justice Department-Gate. Benghazi-Gate where four brave state department and military personnel lost their lives to terrorism activity. Obama and Hillary Clinton’s State Department apparently had knowledge of the attack and did not send them help, all in the name of dirty political gains and the election of Obama in 2012, outrageous big cover-up. Backing these up with executive orders by the president.

� e Obama administration, apparently using IRS agents to target and attempt to destroy Tea Party members and other patriotic groups, to help this Socialist president further his agenda of Obama’s election in 2012. � e Obama using executive orders helped justify Justice Department Gate, called on Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General Justice head and foreign gun runner (fast and furious-Mexico), to spy on conservative and even liberal journalists at several news organizations, such as national AP reporters, tapping phones and reports sparking outrage of a (long enemy list by this administration)! Last, but not least is Obama-Care now about to hire 15,000 new IRS agents (same group that set up enemy lists).

Any one of these Obama-Gates and threats of extreme executive orders should alarm the American people and arouse all freedom loving patriots of both parties, to call for inquiry into special council impeachment of President Obama, should he go too far! One might conclude, these progressive secret movements in America are examples of abuse of executive power? � us,

undermining the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights of all Americans.

Ed Brooks, Salem

Town Curfew Law Outdatedby S. Aaron Shamshoyan

Salem residents under the age of 18 are not currently allowed to be out past 8 p.m. according to town code, which selectmen are beginning to update.

Chapter 231 of the town’s code is a juvenile curfew law restricting the times younger residents can be out.

Acting Chairman Everett McBride said the law should be removed and Selectman Stephen Campbell agreed.

“I’m all for deleting this,” Campbell said. “This is a law I violated as a child just about every summer night.”

New Hampshire RSA Section 31:43 allows towns and cities to adopt a curfew for minors under 16 years old, which restricts them from being out in public places without accompaniment of a parent or guardian between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The regulation requires whistles to be blown or bells rung, which can be heard in all parts of town when the time has been reached each day.

The provision can be adopted by the town at any meeting, according to the statue.

But other chapters in the town’s code will be updated also. Chapter 439, taxicabs and other vehicles for hire, requires the fi rst vehicle in the

fl eet to pay $25 annually to the town and $10 for each additional vehicle. The law was fi rst created in 1973, Hickey said. “We have not charged for

taxicabs in Salem since 1974,” he said.McBride suggested inventorying taxi companies in town to see what the effect

would be for enforcing the law. Selectman James Keller felt a fee, if required, should be set in the town’s fee

schedule, and the provision only require it to be paid.Campbell raised concerns over a fee saying companies could move to a

neighboring town if they didn’t require a fee and said registration money would be lost.

Hickey said he would research the effect of enforcing the law and inventory existing companies.

Selectmen also discussed removing a provision from chapter 75, land acquisition, requiring a committee to be in place.

Town manager Keith Hickey suggested a committee could be formed when needed. “You could appoint a committee,” he said.

The board will continue reviewing town code and hold a series of public hearings on the changes to seek input from residents. Most changes can be made without a vote at town meeting.

Correct Temp Donates $500 to Salem Animal Rescue League

submitted by Salem Chamber of CommerceIf you attended the Rockingham

Home Show in March and stopped by the Correct Temp, Inc., display table, you had the opportunity to vote for one of three of your favorite local charities. At the end of the day, the votes were tallied and the charity won $500.

Last week, D.J. Bettencourt, director of Development and Community Relations for the Salem Animal Rescue League, was presented with a check from Keith Guilmet, owner of Correct Temp, Inc. Keith congratulated DJ for the overwhelming amount of votes cast for SARL. The Salem Animal Rescue League is a non-profi t organization whose goal is “to fi nd permanent, loving homes for the abandoned and unwanted animals in Salem, N.H., and surrounding towns.”

Donna Morris, president of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce, praised the two chamber members for working together for the common good of businesses and the community.

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Saturday, May 3Can you help SARL while having some

fun? The Salem Animal Rescue League (http://www.sarl-nh.org) needs your help!

Would you and your organization be willing to enter a team into our fi rst annual SARL Trivia Night at the Windham Country Club?

You can enter a team of four to six people, and test your knowledge as you compete for a $600 prize! All ages are welcome, and registration includes food, soda, water, and two drink tickets good for beer or wine. Registration: 6 p.m., Trivia: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Go to http://sarl-nh2.

givezooks.com/events/trivia-night-4 to register a team or individual. All proceeds will benefi t the many homeless animals under SARL’s care.

Sunday, May 4Kids Music Fest featuring bands from

Music Workshop - Lets Play Music kids from age 5 to 17 at 1 p.m. Kids free; $3

admission for adults.

Tuesday, May 6Salemfest Planning Meeting. Salemfest

2014 will be held for the 11th year the third weekend of September, and all the

charitable, non-profi t organizations that want to participate need to reserve a spot and attend the one planning meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Betty Gay, chairwoman, at 818-1614 to make your reservation for this one mandatory meeting. The only other meeting will be to date signs two weeks prior to Salemfest.

A few organizations last year skipped the meeting; this year a representative must come to sign letters of intent to help before the organization can participate; no exceptions. What makes this a great event are all the volunteers’ countless contributions.

Friday, May 9The Salem School District will be

conducting a free screening for Salem children, age’s birth to six years old, who

are suspected of having vision problems, hearing problems or developmental concerns.

The purpose of the screening is to identify children who may require special education. This Child Find screening will be held at the Barron School, 55 Butler St., Salem. Appointments are required; spaces are limited.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Linda Collier, Special Education Department, Salem School District, 893-7040, lcollier@sau57.org.

Monday, May 12Do It Yourself Part D Workshop - to

be held on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Southern NH University, 25 Pelham

Rd., Room 311, 3rd fl oor in Salem for residents of Rockingham County. This workshop is hosted by Rockingham County ServiceLink in Salem. Learn how to enter your own medications, compare Medicare drug plans and enroll in a drug plan using the Medicare Plan Finder. Participants are requested to bring a list of their medications with dosage and frequency information and their Medicare card. Enrollment is limited; call ServiceLink at 893-9769 to register. Note: Basic computer skills are required to participate in the Workshop.

Tuesday, May 13The Salem Historical Society will

host Anne Barrett who will present “Hollywood - Wild West to Movie

Mecca.” Journey through the exciting years of early movie-making and see the equipment and fi lms that started it all. Learn how Hollywood evolved from a barren landscape to a prosperous, conservative community, then to a glittering movie Mecca full of glamour and scandal. Included will be fi lm clips from the 19th and early 20th century.

Anne Barrett is a storyteller and actor who has become interested in the history of movie-making and Hollywood, among other topics.

The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Hall Museum, 310 Main St., Salem, and is open to all free of charge. Light refreshments will be available after the meeting. For details call 893-8882 or 898-0842.

Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17

Experience “Here I Am, Lord” with Dan Schutte sponsored by:

Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish. Through concert and workshop events,

“Here I Am, Lord” will offer participants opportunities to reinvigorate and recommit to the vital nature of music in worship.

“An Evening With Dan Schutte” concert, Friday, 7-8:30 p.m., Mary, Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem.

“Music As Ministry” Workshop, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bishop Peterson Council Hall, 37 Main St., Salem.

Dan has been composing music for worship for more than 30 years, including extensive collaboration with the St. Louis Jesuits. His more recent pieces exhibit an enduring ability to reach into people’s hearts and draw them into prayer. He is one of the best-known, most prolifi c and infl uential composers of music for the liturgy today.

Registration fees for both programs. For registration and more information visit www.saintsmaryandjoseph.org, call the Parish Offi ce at 893-8661, ext. 301, or e-mail st.josephs@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 17Build Your Own Waffl e fundraiser

Salemhaven Chapel from 8 to 10 a.m. Homemade waffl es with tons of toppings

to choose from served with bacon sausages, fruit, coffee, and juice. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society Salem Relay For Life.

Saturday, June 22Family Day Celebrating National Pet

Appreciation Week, Derry-Salem Elks Club. Join the Salem Animal Rescue

League for some outdoor family fun with a BBQ, raffl es, kids’ games, prizes, and pictures with SARL mascot, Rocky, as we celebrate National Pet Appreciation Week. Visit www.sarlnh.org for updates.

July 10 thru August 212014 Summer Concert Series at the Field of Dreams

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Band)Thursday, July 17: The Gentlemen (Folk/

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(Blues/Classic Rock)Saturday, August 2: Claytiles (Classic Acoustic

Rock)Thursday, August 7: The Rooftop Five (JazzFunk/

Instrumental)Thursday, August 14: The Salem Boyz (Epic

Classic Rock)Thursday, August 21: Mink Hills Band (Acoustic

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High School honored two student-athletes by hosting a letter of intent signing in Davis Gymnasium. Friends, family, coaches and community supporters attended the event to witness both Meaghan Williams and Olivia Burke take a big step toward their bright futures.

Williams, accompanied by her parents, Laura and Glynn, signed her intent to play softball next season at Franklin Pierce University. Williams plans to major in health science. Her

Salem Softball coaches, Harold Sachs and Greg Paris, also showed their support of Williams by attending the event.

Burke, the following day, signed her intent to play volleyball next season at Assumption College where she plans to major in chemistry. Burke’s parents, Jennifer and Matthew, as well as Salem Volleyball Coach John Roemer, shared the special day with Burke. Salem High School Principal Tracy Collyer also attended both events.

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Woodbury School Tuscan Feast

by Bob GibbsThe Woodbury School’s Parent Teacher Student Association

recently held a fundraising Italian dinner generously provided by the Tuscan Kitchen of Salem. The guests were served by student volunteers from the National Junior Honor Society.

Along with the wonderful Italian food, attendees enjoyed pastries and other desserts provided by the parents of Woodbury school students. PTSA Fund Raising Coordinator Christine Cochrane, who was very pleased with the turnout, said funds raised from the

evening’s event were going to purchase an icemaker for the school.Donated items came from Margarita’s, Canobie Lake Park, Act II

Salon, Sylvain Street Grille, Boston Red Sox, NH Fisher Cats, Scrub A Dub car wash and Maryann’s Diner. Among the winners were Jennifer Gulezian who won an autographed baseball from Jon Lester and an autographed picture from Jake Peavy, as well as the Russo family who were awarded proceeds from the 50/50 cash raffl e.

The event was also the last large event for Christine Cochrance who has been volunteering her time and efforts to the Woodbury

PTSA for 10 years. With her sons, Brandon and Corey, moving on to Salem High School, Ms Cochrane is resigning from the PTSA at the end of the school year.

During Ms. Cochrane’s time as the coordinator, the PTSA has raised money to redo the teachers’ lounge, replace the sound system in the gym, and obtain many other items needed by the school and the students of Woodbury Middle School. Ms. Cochrane has been a very signifi cant part of the PTSA’s fundraising efforts; she will be leaving the organization with a budget surplus.

What is C.T.E.?by Michael W. Delahanty, Ed.D., Superintendent, SAU 57, Salem

Townspeople heard the words “Career and Technical Education” for many weeks and months leading up to the recent high school renovation vote. As many times as we spoke about “C.T.E.” and its value to students and the school community, it’s apparent that Career and Technical Education is not understood by everyone. Without question, it’s a hidden gem within Salem High School and serves not only our students but our community as well. It’s signifi cantly challenging to explain the substantial opportunities offered to every type of student through our 13 C.T.E. programs, but read on to learn more.

A goal of every school district is to provide a program of studies from elementary through high school that prepares students for a competitive world. Whether students enter the work force directly out of high school, join the military, enter a two-year college, or begin a four-year degree program, we want our students to be globally competitive. To become college and career ready, students need to integrate and apply 21st century skills, technical knowledge, and core academic knowledge. Today’s post-secondary experiences require students to have critical thinking skills; creative problem-solving capabilities; both verbal and written communication skills; and the capacity to collaborate with others. All of this is exactly what our C.T.E. programs provide.

How many people realize that we have a fully functioning restaurant available to the public; or a pre-school that serves the community’s four- and fi ve-year-old children; or a building trades program that will build sheds for interested townspeople at a reasonable cost and has been in the community building home additions; or an automotive program that provides an opportunity for students to work on contemporary and sophisticated cars? Students completing two years in health, science, and technology can leave high school with a licensed nursing assistant (LNA) or emergency medical technician (EMT) certifi cation. Computer Networking offers computer technician and server certifi cations, and students completing our Computer Software and Media Applications courses can earn up to nine college credits before leaving Salem High School. A graduate of our Television Productions program, Alex Disenhof, attended Emerson College and was identifi ed as a “rising star” at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Biotechnology and Pre-Engineering put our students at the forefront of today’s most in-demand careers.

Students can’t enter Salem High School with the intention of blowing off their freshman year subjects in anticipation of taking “voc” classes later on. Our Career and Technical Education students enter some of the most sophisticated and challenging programs that we offer. It’s not unusual for a student to fi nish A.P. Physics class and head to Automotive Technology, or to go from A.P. Calculus to Early Childhood Education, or from A.P. Chemistry to health, science, and technology. Students must qualify by meeting rigorous standards early in high school and then applying for entry.

Our C.T.E. Center gives high school students, the chance to get a head start and leave high school prepared for competitive college options and career choices. Our staff meets with business leaders to ensure that the curricula meets today’s industry standards. Traditional pathways to college are no longer as certain as in past years. Students should explore opportunities and challenge themselves. Our high school and our C.T.E. Center offer those challenges.

If you want to learn even more, visit the school district’s web site and select Salem High School. From there, select Departments and look for Career and Technical Education. You’ll be amazed at what you learn.

Getting Workplace Ready

Message from the Superintendent

submitted by Judy King, Alvirne High SchoolAlvirne High School Career and Technical

Education juniors participated in mock interviews with industry professionals as part of a Workplace

Readiness Skills Series. Students prepared for their mock interviews by preparing resumes and practicing interview questions. Local companies represented included Life is Good; Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise(CPTE); St. Joseph Hospital; Fairview Healthcare; Bobcat of NH; J Brand Media; Pennichuck Corporation and Triangle Credit Union.

Pictured are Fred Daniels, co-owner, CPTE, Hudson, interviewing Phillip Demers, health science junior. According to Phillip, “I really liked the hands-on experience. It was great to have someone review your resume. It felt like a realistic scenario.” Students completing Alvirne’s Health Science program are prepared to sit for the LNA exam and earn up to nine college credits including exercise science.

Relay for Life Fundraisers

by Sonny TylusThere are two fundraisers coming up. The committee is holding

a yard sale on Sunday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 125 Main St., Salem (Santander’s front parking lot). There will be plenty of good deals.

On Saturday, May 10, join the PB&J’s for another year of fun, friends and fundraising! As we embark on our seventh year as participants with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, we ask that you join us for not only an amazing night where “You Too” can make a difference in the fi ght against cancer! This year’s Mardi Gras theme is sure to offer dinner, drinks, raffl es, dancing and plenty of fun. The cost is $25/person, $10 for kids 13 and under! We hope you can join us in making a difference in the fi ght against cancer. The time is from 6 to 10 p.m. at St Joseph School gym.

Is This Your Lucky Day?submitted by the Salem Animal Rescue League

Hello, my name is Shamrock and it might just be your lucky day! I am new to the Salem Animal Rescue League, so the staff and volunteers are just getting to know me. Unfortunately my former owner could no longer keep me but wanted me to have a good home. I am a little shy to warm up to new people but once I am comfortable with you, I will be a great friend and I am very sweet. I came to SARL with my brother, so I do get along with other cats. If you are looking for two new cats

who are already friends, also check out Clover and maybe we can both be your new friends!

Come meet Shamrock and the other cats at the Salem Animal Rescue League during our open hours: Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m.; and Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.

Christine Cochrane serves the guests, along with Sydney Parsons and Remy Sprague, who are both National Junior Honor Society members

Woodbury School Principal Brad St. Laurent with PTSA coordinator Christine Cochrane

Mikala Magner and Lily Chartain enjoy the festivities.

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Salem Co-operative Bank welcomes Susan Bonenfant as vice president, compliance offi cer. In her new role, Susan will assist in establishing and assessing policies, procedures, risks and controls pertaining to all aspects of personal and business banking as well as mortgage lending.

Susan began her career in banking in 1976, most recently serving as a Bank Secrecy Act offi cer and compliance manager. She brings with her a broad knowledge of bank compliance practices and state and federal banking regulations.

“Compliance is of utmost importance in maintaining the bank’s integrity and reputation. Susan brings with her considerable experience in this area and, we are thrilled to have her on our team,” said Ann Lally, president of the bank.

Susan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University in accounting. She is known for her extensive community involvement. She is a member of the Merrimack Valley Financial Crimes Network, on the Advisory Council for Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Money Management and Chairperson for the Northern Essex Community College Alumni Advisory Board. In 2008, she was awarded the Haverhill YMCA Woman of the Year. More recently, in 2013, she received the NECC Outstanding Alumni Award.

Susan resides in Plaistow where she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Founded in 1922, Salem Co-operative Bank serves individual and small businesses in Salem, New Hampshire and the surrounding communities. They were founded to, and remain committed to, providing fi nancial services with honesty and integrity, while maintaining their position as a fi nancially sound cornerstone of the community. Salem Co-operative Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and a Member of the FDIC. Salem Co-operative Bank is located at 3 South Broadway, Salem, and 284 Merrimack Street, Methuen, Mass. For additional information about the Bank, visit www.salemcoop.com.

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Two Salem Students Compete in State Auto Skills Eventsubmitted by Pat Moody, AAA Northern New England

Twenty juniors and seniors representing 10 high schools across New Hampshire will meet in Epping to face -off in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. The event will take place on Saturday, May 3, at the New England Dragway beginning at 9 a.m. The students will race the clock to correctly identify and repair intentionally installed “bugs” in identical Ford vehicles after properly diagnosing and repairing the vehicle, teammates must drive their Ford across the fi nish line, where their accuracy and workmanship will be judged. In addition to receiving scholarships and prizes, the winning team will represent New Hampshire at the National Finals June 8-10 at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. There they will compete against students from 49 other states for the national title.

Each team earned a spot in the state fi nals by earning one of the state’s top scores in the preliminary online exam. The Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition will award millions of dollars in scholarships this year to students at both the state and national level. New Hampshire’s top automotive technology students will compete in this year’s state fi nals.

Among New Hampshire’s Top 10 teams will be Salem High School Vocational Center students Ortiz Corey and Shae Farah, along with their instructor Matt McCarthy.

“The Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition is one of the ways in which AAA and Ford demonstrate their commitment to the future of today’s youth and build awareness of career opportunities in the automotive service industry,” stated Pat Moody, manager of public affairs at AAA Northern New England.

The auto skills competition fosters young people’s interest in the automotive industry through a spirited nationwide competition with opportunities to win prizes, scholarships, tools and awards along with an experience that could help shape the future of their careers.

More than 12,000 students from across the U.S. compete for the chance to represent their school and state in the national fi nals. The competition tests students’ automotive knowledge, workmanship and problem-solving abilities. For additional information on the competition, visit http://autoskills.aaa.com.

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Haigh Hornetssubmitted by Haigh Elementary School

Spring has sprung at Haigh, and the Haigh Hornets have been busy with many PTA- and school-sponsored activities. We have had Pottery Painting after school, our annual Variety Show at the High School and Pizza Bingo night which included a silent cake auction and bake sale. Not to mention receiving our Radio Disney Dance Party for the Get Fit Get Active Challenge. The fourth and fi fth grades chorus treated students and parents to the music of Mary Poppins on April 16. What beautiful voices they all have! Third grade students have been learning all about Africa. April 23 Haigh Hornets were treated to an African drumming and dance performance with Annegret Baier and Emma Colvin. Voting for next year’s PTA Executive Board will be on May 8 at 7 p.m. The Annual Ice Cream Social is on Thursday, May 15. Ice cream sundaes served by Haigh staff and the basket raffl e always make this event a huge hit! Mark your calendars for Grandparents and Special Friends day on Wednesday, May 21.

Our last Haigh Hero’s assembly for the school year was held on Friday, April 18. During the months of March and April Haigh staff members were watching out for students who showed exceptional creativity and citizenship. Congratulations to creativity winners: Josephine Harmacinki, Jake McAleer, Tanner Kattar, Haley Consoli, Cameron Mayo-Johannes , Maya Anderson, Breanne Maldonado, Lilian Levesque and Jhona Bel Lazarte. Congratulations to citizenship winners: Emma Demers, Olivia Moniz, Ryan Scarpello, Kallie Blanchet, Katherine Maccini, Mikaela Roberts, Andrew Clark, Kyle Noble, Jordan Kaelin, Aundreia Johnson, Delaney Skourtis, Thomas Cerretani, Katie-Elizabeth Yan, Peter Beeley, Kayley Barbieri, Kiara Rivas, Kayla Cianciulli, Christian Noble, Raymond DeVita, Vanessa Rodger, Tayla Keefe, Daniel Cerretani and Evan Desjardins.

North Salem Brings Back Power of Penny

submitted by North Salem SchoolOur Spring Open House and Medal Award Ceremonies for our Math-a-thon took place on Thursday,

April 24. The open house ran from 6:30-7:45 p.m. with medal ceremonies for grades K-2 from 6:45-7 and grades 3-5 from 7:05-7:20. Medal ceremonies will take place in the students’ classroom and are awarded to students for improvement in their math facts.

As part of our open house we will have our annual Used Book Sale where books are sold for only 25 cents each. We are currently accepting used book donations for the sale, so this is a wonderful opportunity to clean off your book shelves! We ask for books that are appropriate for elementary school children, so please no preschool or adult books – thank you!

We had a Spirit Day on Friday, April 25 with Favorite Sports Day. Students wore something that represented their favorite sport and helped their class earn Panther Points.

In addition, Friday, April 25 was Grandparents or Special Friend Day at North Salem. Students invited that special someone to join them at school to take part in a classroom activity.

The Power of the Penny is back! This is a contest among the grade levels to see which one can earn the most points by collecting spare change. But here’s the twist! Instead of being the coin that no one bothers to pick up off of the ground – this time the penny is worth the most (1 point each!) Nickels (-5 points), dimes (-10 points), and quarters (-25 points) have negative values and take away from the grade level totals. Our contest starts May 5 and will end on May 23.

As we continue with our Character Counts Program, students caught showing the trait of “Trustworthy” include: Cole Glynn, Julia Petersen, Damian Pineiro, Payton Roberson, Connor West, Olivia Petersen, Tia Kinnas, Keagan Ryan, Gabrielle Clarke, Gavin Doughty, Jordan Bataran, Tanner Tessier, Bella Carter, Jonathan Clarkin, Eryka Rinaldi, Kayla Bernard, Liam Shpak, Samantha Tupper, Roxy Quinno, Ella Pratt, Robert Olms, Tedy Hannon, Ryan Callahan, Caitlin Boyle, Jacob Bennett, Hailley Caracoglia, Gabrielle Driggers, Jiya Amin, Isabelle Collins, Bridget Kelly, Jack Maietta, Brady York, Alex Hanna, Hunter Glickel, Aidan McDonald, Haylee Bernard, Cole Glynn, Mia Molino, Sara Watanabe, Jack Kaplan, Alana Williams, Ava Donahue, Rayne Mellot, John Moeckel, Mrs. DiPrima’s Class, Camryn Mustapha, Shea Callahan, Damian Thornton, Leah Moore, Branden Verge, and Drew Tremblay.

‘Why is Grammie Confused?’by Paula Faist MS, LSW, Silverthorne Adult Day Center

I was home for Easter and noticed my Grammie seemed confused; she didn’t answers questions correctly, etc. Do you have suggestions on what to do?

Confusion is a symptom that makes you feel as if you cannot think clearly. Sometimes holidays can be tough with many older individuals. Your Grammie may have felt disoriented because of many environmental factors. She may have had a hard time focusing or making decisions because of excessive noise, stimulation, people, etc. You would fi rst want to check that your Grammie heard you. You may have asked a question and she gave you a wrong answer, hence, you thought she was confused. It could simply be that she was guessing what you were talking about because she could not hear you. A urinary tract infection (UTI) can also create confusion with the older person. You may want to have some lab work done and see if she has a UTI. Confusion has multiple causes. Poor nutrition and dehydration can also add to a change in ones memory. Many elders don’t want to drink water as they don’t want to be going to the bathroom so frequently. Medication is also an issue to consider. There was a 2012 American Geriatrics Society study done by Gray, Lai and Larson, that states “homebound elderly people are more likely than younger patients to develop cognitive impairment as a result of taking medications.” So you may want to

have your parents check on your Grammies’s medications and have a discussion with her physician if need be.

I wanted to let Salem Community Patriot readers know about an educational session Silverthorne Adult Day will be hosting on May 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Susan Antkowiak, vice president of Regional Offi ces of the Alzheimer’s Association will speak on the topic: Communication Strategies to Support Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease. There are proven communication techniques that caregivers can learn to improve day-to-day life for those with dementia. Learn how to communicate in a way that minimizes frustration and avoids disagreements.

Attendees will learn what dementia is, what Alzheimer’s disease is, communication challenges people with Alzheimer’s face, as well as helpful communication strategies. RSVP by May 19 to Silverthorne at 893-4799.

Paula Faist MS, LSW, is President of the NH Adult Day Services Association, and Program Director, Silverthorne Adult Day Center. Please continue sending questions to paula@areanewsgroup.com.

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“As a decorator and product designer, I want people to love products not just when they see them on the shelves for a week after they purchase them,” Berkus says. “I want them to love those products fi ve or 10 years from now.”

Your kitchen rede-sign should follow that same rule of longevity, he says. “These are decisions that you’re going to live with every single day.”The key to a kitchen redesign that is both livable and lovable long after the paint dries is to choose quality, well-designed foundational elements such as premium and aesthetically-pleasing kitchen appliances, countertops and fl ooring, and build on them.

“Pick what you love,” Berkus says. “Pick things that really represent who you are and what your design per-sonality is all about. Stick with them and don’t waiver.”

First, look at your kitchen and decide what elements would create the most impact through replacement or refurbishment. Maybe your kitchen appliances are white enamel and a decade old, when you prefer stainless steel and models that integrate the newest technology. Once you’ve decided which elements are the most im-portant to you, it’s time to decide your style.

“First, look for inspiration. Pinterest is a great way to start,” Berkus advises. “Start a board of what you love and what you want in your kitchen. You’ll see the trend of what matters most to you fl oat to the surface. What you gravitate toward the most is where you begin.”

For example, if your board is full of new appliances, chances are your current ones need updating. Fortunate-ly, an investment into premium appliances, like those in the LG Studio collection not only provides an aesthetic upgrade to your kitchen but also helps to create your own intensely personal signature kitchen. The collection perfectly marries design and function, with options like

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Berkus also recommends homeowners “do their homework” and spend some time living with their op-tions before committing to a design.

“When you’re buying appliances, you need to select ones that are both technologically advanced and well-crafted,” he says. “Envision yourself in the kitchen reach-ing in that fridge. Make sure it has what you want, and that it will help you live beautifully in a space that mat-ters. Look for appliances that are current, yet timeless.”

For design elements such as tile, fl ooring or even paint, he advises placing samples in your kitchen and living with them for a while. “Lay them out on the fl oor or put the paint sample on the wall and walk by them each day for a week or month,” he says.

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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down?

“Thumbs down to the Salem School Board for not giving manager pay rates to the elementary cooks who now manage all aspects of the kitchens. They all should get manager’s pay, not cook’s pay.”

“Thumbs up to the fellow at the Salem Market Basket. A complete stranger who came out to me in the parking lot, we were parked close together, and asked me about my license plate that said ‘Autism.’ It couldn’t have been at a better time. I was having a kind of down day with issues with my son and he asked me, he stopped and talked to me and said ‘Oh, what a cool license plate’. I said thank you. And he also had a son with autism, and he had brightened up my day more than he’ll ever know. Just the day I needed it. I came home and I said it was like a Guardian Angel. He made me feel a lot better than when I entered that store. I thank him very much and wish him the best of luck with his son.”

“Thumbs down. Door-to-door salesmen should be required to get a permit from the police department, so they can get a background check on them and where they’re from.”

“Thumbs up to all my Haigh School students, past and present. Thank you for being you, and thank you for enjoying my lunches and new creations, like pizza soup and chili. You are all very special to me and you are all very thankful for all your lunches, as you always say thank you to me. So many of you have come and gone, off toward Woodbury and the High School since I’ve been your cook at Haigh, and I miss you all. Especially when I cook pasta al dente, and you loved it. I think of you, and I hope you’re all doing well and hope to see you at your senior breakfast. From your Haigh cook, love always, your cook Gail.”

“Thumbs down to Salem’s Board of Selectmen who, like little petulant children, seek shelter in non-public sessions with town council at taxpayers’ expense and waste of our time and money. Town Manager Hickey and Assistant Town Manager gave excellent advice to the Board of Selectmen that they were incapable of following to simply let the zoning process work and have a public hearing in the case of established business,.”

“Thumbs down to Big Brother. What’s with all the cameras on the traffi c lights at exit 1 on Rockingham Blvd? I’m sure it will be said that they’re there for studying traffi c data, etc., but my guess is it won’t be long before they start mailing out tickets to people.”

“Thumbs down to the neighbors on Granite Ave who want the salvage yard shut down. You moved or lived there knowing it was there and has been since 1967. While I understand your concern, don’t put a person out of business - work with the town to put limitations and ongoing checks by the Town enforcement offi cers. Putting a person out of work will only make the matter worse. If he has to shut down the premises and they are empty you’ll possibly face worsening conditions on the

property. Think about the fact that it could be you losing your life-long job with nowhere to go.”

“Thumbs down to whoever left the hypodermic needle at the entrance to Cole’s Mobil Home Park right in the mailbox parking area. I saw it when I was getting my mail. At least have the courtesy to either do that inside the party house, or share the heroin with the rest of the neighbors on that street. I

mean, c’mon. Be a sport!”

“Thumbs up to responsible pet owners who are considerate of both their pets and neighbors.”

“Thumbs up to the people that live on Park St. for complaining about the nuisance noise coming from a business on their street. We pay a lot taxes to for peace and enjoyment of our properties. Now if the planners would only fi gure out that the commercial truck traffi c on Bluff and Lake streets is a complete nuisance to the people who live in area not only do have commercial dump trucks all day we have tractor trailers too. Also on North Main Street there should be time constraint on the time tractor trailers and commercial trucks can use this road. It’s time to re-route this traffi c before there is a serious accident.”

“Thumbs down: Shaheen is at it again, she signed a letter demanding Obama bypass Congress and use his ‘magic’ pen to sign into law a Homosexual Bill of Special Rights. All in this country have equal rights under the law; one group cannot be given additional rights unless rights are taken from another group. Shame on Senator Shaheen, she is nothing but a shill for the special interest groups.”

“Thumbs up. I read the thumbs up section on April 18th about my Dave Thompson and these words are not enough to describe this great man and all that he does for this community. I want to also say at this time that his beautiful wife Lorraine has also done so much for this great town and its people, Dave and Lorraine are a team. My wife Mary and I have known them for many years and they are great friends as well. I would like to Thank You both for all that you do for people and also for your true and unwavering friendship, Mary and I am proud to call you our friends and family, God Bless you both.”

“Thumbs down to Senator Ayotte. Our republican senator along with 46 other republicans voted against adding $21 billion for U.S. veterans. Their lame excuse was it would need to be funded and they would not raise taxes. The $21B could be found in just one wasteful weapons program the $1500 billion F-35 program by making Lockheed do the job right the fi rst time. Instead the republicans refused to make Lockheed perform and took the money away from needy veterans. You can be sure that in

the words of Rudyard Kipling ‘Tommy remembers’ come 2016.”

“Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Do you know who should come to Salem? Olive Garden and Ruby Tuesday - those are really ‘great’ placed to eat and ‘great’ prices! Why should we all go to Manchester when we could stay here and ‘enjoy’ these two great restaurants? Please O.G. and T. R. think about it - we want you here in Salem. We need a change and we want you both here.”

“Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Tell the public the ‘truth’ Salem! The reason you wanted new water meters and to be put outside - was not only water bills now ‘skyrocketed’ but - so you could now ‘shut it off’ outside - before you could not shut it off when it was inside! Now also the meters are ‘freezing’ outside. We all were better off when meters were ‘inside!’ ‘Freezing is not a homeowner’s fault (‘legally speaking’ BOS).”

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Daniel J. Rooney, Sr.Daniel J. Rooney, Sr., 79, of Salem, died on April 22,

2014, peacefully at home. Dan was born in Cambridge, MA, March 2, 1935. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked in construction for many years. He was a long-time member of the Tewksbury-Wilmington Elks Lodge. Dan’s favorite past time was playing bingo and enjoyed fi shing.

He was predeceased in death by his son, Timothy Rooney; his sisters, Martha Gray and Patricia Hill.

Dan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Rooney of Salem; his daughter, Nancy Frontauria and her husband Steve of DeLand, FL; his sons, Daniel Rooney, Jr. of Salem, Richard Rooney and his fi ancée Wendy Gore of Atkinson, and David Rooney and his wife Katie of Rochester. Dan also leaves his sisters, Mary Pilcher, Alice Sullivan, Margaret Hanson; brothers, Gerald Rooney and John Peterson; as well as 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service was held on April 29 followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.

In lieu of fl owers the family wishes that donations be made to the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire, 109 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com or www.facebook.com/GoundreyDewhirstFuneral.

Gerard P. AsselinGerard P. “Jerry” Asselin, 72, of East Hampstead, died on April 21, 2014, at

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, MA. Jerry was born in Methuen, MA, and was raised in Lawrence, MA. He was a longtime resident of Salem and has lived in East Hampstead for the past six years. Before retirement, he worked over 30 years as a welder at Westinghouse Corp., Newington, NH.

His family members include his wife, Jeanne Asselin of East Hampstead, and his daughter, Julie A. and her husband, Bob Bedrosian of Sandown. Jerry also leaves his brother, Ronald Asselin of Florida and his sister, Claire Asselin of Salem. He has two grandchildren, Derek Bedrosian of Hooksett and Stephanie Turcotte of Greenland as well as three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Harper and Alexandra and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held April 25 at The Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Hampstead.

To send an online condolence, please visit, www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com or www.GoundreyDewhirstFuneral.

Paul T. ChapdelainePaul T. Chapdelaine, 82, of Salem, died April 25, 2014, at Methuen Health and Rehab,

Methuen, MA.Paul grew up in Brockton and Avon, MA. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired

from Millen Industries in Lawrence, MA. Paul was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed playing cards and bingo and he worked at bingo for many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Francis (Sheeley) and Albert Chapdelaine; and his siblings, Louise McCluskey, Margaret Reno, Albert, Richard and John Chapdelaine.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Doris (Guerin) Chapdelaine; his sons, Michael of Chichester, Mark of Salem, and Albert of San Antonio, TX; his daughters, Susan and her husband Michael Weeks and Patricia and her husband Richard Jeffreys, all of Salem; daughter-in-law, Dianne Chapdelaine of Salem; his brothers, Leo Francis Chapdelaine of Florida and Russell Chapdelaine of Easton, MA; fi ve grandchildren, Melissa and her husband Jarrett Osborn, Michael Chapdelaine, Jennifer and Christina Smith and Richard Jeffreys, Jr.; two great-grandsons, Andrew Osborn and Finn Paul Osborn; and many nieces and nephews.

There are no calling hours. Services will be private for the family at Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.

Memorial contributions in Paul’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101.

Arrangements are under the care of Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

Frances I. (Bunker) PilchFrances B. (Bunker) Pilch, 84, of Salem, passed away

peacefully on April 27, 2014, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Frances was born on April 30, 1929, in South Gouldsboro, ME. She attended schools in South Gouldsboro and Winter Harbor, ME and graduated from Maine Central Institute in Lewiston, in 1947. There she met and married Frank W. Pilch of Lawrence, MA, her husband of 49 years. Frances worked in the Lawrence, MA, area, retiring from the payroll department at Lawrence General Hospital in 1989 to spend more time with her grandson, Matthew.

Frances retained her love of the seacoast and rural areas of New England. She loved nature and especially enjoyed watching the birds and deer near her home with her cat Alley. One of her favorite activities was picking cranberries and blueberries. Frances was a talented cook and homemaker, accomplished in quilt-making, knitting, sewing, rug-braiding, and wreath-making. She was particularly known for her homemade pies, cranberry sauce, bread-and-butter pickles, pierogi, and hand-grated horseradish that she generously shared with friends and family. She was an avid reader who had a lifelong appreciation for the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Robert Frost.

She attended St. Matthew Church in Windham and for many years was involved in numerous charitable activities, including serving as a volunteer at the Shepherd’s Food Pantry in Windham. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America from 1959 until 2002, serving as treasurer of the local organization until it disbanded that year.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in 1996.

She is survived by daughters, Julianne Gacioch and her husband Richard of North Andover, MA, Janice Pilch of Metuchen, NJ, and Joan Pilch of Salem; son, John Pilch of Salem; and grandson, Matthew McCarron of Melrose, MA; her brother, Walter Bunker of Ellsworth, ME; sister, Dorothy Dubowick of Scarborough, ME; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, 2 Searles Rd., Windham. Frances will be buried at a later date in South Gouldsboro, ME, in the Bunker Memorial Cemetery, behind the house where she was born.

The Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem has care of the arrangements. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

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morning found more than 50 Comcast employees and their families at the Salem Animal Rescue League taking care of business. They raked up and wheel barrowed away all the presents that winter had left. They moved stones for the pathways and provided and planted fl owers around the building.

The volunteers were greeted and thanked for being there by NH Senator Chuck Morris and Salem Representative Bob Elliott. Many painting projects began but were halted by the rain, but by noontime, the complex had a new look and new life that these volunteers had spearheaded.

DJ Bettencourt, SARL’s Development and Community Relations director, provides a summary of the work: “From top to bottom today was a tremendous team effort. The volunteers from Comcast were extremely generous with both their time and providing us with supplies. We also had a very nice turnout of SARL volunteers. We got a lot accomplished despite the poor weather.

“The new SARL sign next to Lloyd’s that Comcast had designed and custom painted is gorgeous. The landscaping and fl owers planted today will look great as spring progresses. They cleaned out all of the fl owerbeds for us to plant even more fl owers later this spring. The rocks are now redistributed around the campus including in some of the dog pens where almost all of the rocks were gone. The volunteers did a great job putting together an additional dog pen that will come in very handy. They also replaced some broken planks in the wooden walkway leading out from the kennel to our

vetting suite. The parking lines that they painted on Friday held up pretty well in the rain. The kennel painting project is almost complete and was by far the most ambitious part of this project.

“SARL is extremely fortunate to have generous and caring corporate neighbors in the

community who are willing to donate both time and money to ensure that the animals in our care enjoy the best facility possible while they wait to be adopted to their forever homes. It was a pleasure working with the staff at Comcast who took on several very ambitious projects. We take a great deal of pride in our facility, but SARL wouldn’t be able to do it all without the support of organizations like Comcast.”

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The Knights of Columbus of Salem, Bishop Peterson Council 4442, truly have shining armor as they help homeless families with children get back on their feet.

At Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County’s April 1 board meeting, William Richards, grand knight of Salem, and Richard Collopy, district deputy for the state, presented a check for $1,500 to Family Promise president Robert Stift, once again supporting the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

Family Promise is a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization whose mission is to help local children and their families experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet, by running an IHN program. The IHN serves Salem, Derry, and 14 surrounding towns.

It is not commonly known that there are 322 homeless students in this area. Family Promise is a local affi liate of a national organization with more than 180 affi liates in 42 states around the country. A local affi liate engages congregations of any faith to assist homeless children and families by taking turns providing overnight stays and meals in their church buildings. Families spend the daytime at a centrally located Day Center, working with professional staff on the issues that led to homelessness.

Both Knights expressed great appreciation for the work Family Promise does, serving homeless children and their families in the Salem/Derry area. The

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Helping homeless families get back on their feet are, from left, Robert Stift, president FPGRC; Susan Hancock, vice-president FPGRC; Dick Collopy, District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus; and

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Baseball Team Showcases Potential with Solid Season Startby Jacob Gagnon

The Salem High School Baseball team earned their fi rst victory of the season on Wednesday, April 23 as they defeated Winnacunnet High, 2-1, on their home fi eld. Two days later, on Friday, April 25, the Blue Devils suffered a close loss, 2-1, to Keene High School.

Against Winnacunnet’s Warriors, the Blue Devils were powered by an incredible performance from Matt Meisner both at the plate and on the mound. Meisner pitched seven full innings, earning the win with nine strikeouts while allowing only three Winnacunnet hits and two walks. Meisner also went 1-for-3 at the plate and knocked in Salem’s sole RBI of the contest. Catcher Jake White and outfi elders Mitch Dufton and C.J. Beaulieu all earned one hit apiece in the win.

On Friday, Beaulieu took to the mound with the hopes of delivering Salem a second consecutive win. Keene struck fi rst, scoring in the top of the second inning on a double from John Link. Following that early stumble, Beaulieu settled in and shut down a number of Keene opportunities. Beaulieu hurled six innings, allowing only a single run on seven hits and two strikeouts. Despite Beaulieu’s ability to keep his team in the game, the Blue Devils’ bats were silenced until the fi fth inning when Josh Perrault scored on a fi elding error caused by Nick Shumski’s fl y ball. Perrault led Salem going 2-for-3 at the plate with the run scored. Shumski, White and Dufton all collected one hit apiece in the game.

After Beaulieu left the game, Zach Martineau pitched one inning, allowing one hit, striking out one batter and allowing no runs. Jeremy Bagley, who tossed the fi nal two innings of the game for Salem, would take the loss allowing one run on two hits.

The score would remain tied until the top of the ninth inning. Keene captured the 2-1 lead when the Owls’ Tom Galanes tripled, scoring Link. Salem was unable to garner any more offense, going

three up and three down, in the bottom of the ninth inning. Despite the early shaky start on the offense, the Blue Devils have

found their identity as a pitching-anchored squad. Salem will have to rely on their terrifi c pitching staff, both starting and relief, to lead.

The Blue Devils’ bats awakened on Monday afternoon, April 28 as Salem clobbered Nashua South High School, 11-4. The Blue Devils’ offense exploded for 11 runs on 12 hits against the Panthers.

Salem’s hitting erupted in the bottom of the fi rst inning as the Blue Devils scored seven runs on six hits to start the game. Both Shumski and White collected three RBIs apiece while each going 2-for-4 at the plate. Jake Shepley, playing in left fi eld, went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBIs against Nashua South. Center fi elder Kyle Nagri went 2-for-

3 with an RBI. Josh Perrault also knocked in a run during a two-hit performance at the plate.

Pitcher Dom Palermo notched the victory for Salem with fi ve and two-thirds innings in which he allowed three runs on six hits while fanning four Nashua South batters. Jeremy Bagley closed out the game on the mound with an inning and two-thirds of work. Bagley allowed one run on three hits. With the victory, Salem rises to 2-3 on the season.

With both terrifi c pitching and a reawakened offense, the Blue Devils appear ready to make a serious charge to the top of Division I.

Boys Volleyball Prevails in Finals Rematch Against Windham

Despite Solid Scoring, Girls Lax Falls to Lancers

by Jacob GagnonIn a rematch of last season’s NHIAA State Championship Finals,

the defending champion Salem High School Boys Volleyball squad hosted Windham High School on Monday, April 21 at Davis Gymnasium. It was the Blue Devils’ fi rst real test of 2014.

Both teams went into the match unbeaten on the young season. Windham High, only in their fourth year of existence as a program, has continually improved over the span of each season. Salem understands that, despite being a perennial powerhouse, they need to consistently improve along with their competition. Salem High Head Coach John Roemer understands better than any coach in the state, perhaps, that excellence is developed through progress.

“Tonight was a good sign, but there are things we have to improve upon,” said Roemer. “It’s a mental thing.”

The Jaguars were well represented on their side of Davis Gymnasium by a number of Windham community supporters. The Blue Devils silenced Windham in the fi rst set, 25-15, to take the 1-0

advantage. It would be their only dominant set victory of the night.

“I think there were nerves for both teams,” said Roemer. “We played a little sloppy, a little fl at. We did a lot of good stuff, but we made a lot of mental mistakes today.”

In the second set, Windham gained an early edge that Salem could never battle back from. The Jaguars evened the series, 1-1, with a 25-21 second set win. The roles were reversed in the third set of the match, as Salem jumped out to a lead that Windham, while chipping away at, could not overcome. Salem regained the advantage, 2-1, with a 25-21 win.

In the fourth set, with Windham battling to stay alive in the match, both teams put forth excellent efforts. It was evident from the back-and-forth action on both sides of the net that these teams would most likely meet again in the postseason tournament. After falling in the second set, the Blue Devils, once again, appeared unbeatable. Just when the Jaguars would prepare to seal the set, Salem would fi nd a way to score.

“When we started playing scrappy, playing defense, our intensity went up. Once we stopped dwelling on the mistakes, we started playing,” said Roemer.

The Blue Devils were able to win the fourth set, 26-24, to defeat Windham High, 3-1, and remain undefeated. Junior Colton Burnham led with nine kills and two service aces. Classmate Matt LaVasseur had six kills. Senior co-captain Jacob Slepian recorded 18 assists while classmate and Co-captain Darren Righini had nine digs. Junior Danny Nugent had seven digs. Senior co-captain Charles Peters fi nished with eight blocks in the match.

The victory was the Salem squad’s 46th win in a row. The Blue Devils are not satisfi ed yet, however. The best never are.

by Jacob GagnonThe Salem High School

Girls’ Lacrosse team is on the right track. Despite dropping to 1-3 on the season after falling to Londonderry High School on Friday evening, April 25, the Blue Devils are confi dent about their progression.

The Lancers, one of the top teams in the state, struggled to stump the Blue Devils in the fi rst half. Londonderry was able to score in the closing minutes of the fi rst half to grasp a 5-4 lead, but Salem appeared to be surging.

“It was amazing. We fought back and forth the entire game,” said Head Coach Faith Wahlen. “Kara (Thomas) did an amazing job in goal. Our defense held up for a long time and the offense pulled them together. Overall, they just played an amazing game.”

The Blue Devils continued to clash with the Lancers in the second half. It was not until the fi nal seven minutes that Londonderry began to pull away from Salem on the scoreboard. Despite falling behind by fi ve goals at one time, the Blue Devils refused to give up. “It’s something

they have been trying to work on with not giving up and continuing to play,” said Wahlen. “They wanted this game. They wanted to beat Londonderry.”

Although their continued efforts did lead to more opportunities, Salem could not overcome the more experienced Londonderry squad. The Lancers won the game, 13-7, to improve to 3-1 on the season.

“The Smiths, Erika and Danielle, put in great defensive work, and Ashley Zanini controlled the mid-fi eld for the most part,” said Wahlen. Ashley Matthews and Ashley Hayes scored two goals apiece to lead the Blue Devils in the contest. Kiley Keenan, Lizzy Twomey and Alex Breen all recorded goals in the game.

Salem traveled to Concord High School to face the Crimson Tide on April 29. They will then host Nashua North High School, a team they lost to earlier this season by a mere two goals, on Friday, May 2.

Despite the tough schedule and early season stumbles, Wahlen is confi dent in her team. The motivation to succeed is evident. “I have nine seniors,” said Wahlen. “They want to walk off the fi eld on a high note.”

Salem’s Brent Barrett hurls a pitch against Keene on Friday. Nick Shumski elds a ground ball during Salem’s loss to Keene High.

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Salem’s Alex Breen takes a shot on net during Friday evening’s loss to Londonderry High School.

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