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by S. Aaron ShamshoyanIt might have happened 13 years ago, but theterrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, can berecalled by most in seconds.

However, most high school seniors were only fiveat the time of the attacks, and may have little to nomemory of the tragedy that shook the nation.

Working to keep the memory alive of the thousandsof first responders, citizens, and passengers killedon that day, the Greater Salem Rotary club hosts aremembrance ceremony each year.

Spike Cutolo is a retired New York City detectivewho lived and worked in Brooklyn. Her first day of aweek-long vacation was September 11, 2001, a daywhen she would typically be working in the city.

Because she was on vacation and electroniccommunications was not as readily available as today,Cutolo didnt know the World Trade Center had beenhit by a plane until she was called by her friend towatch the news.

Cutolo decided to try and head into the city, which

was a challenge since the roads were shut down.I could not get into the city at the moment that

was occurring, she said, noting the lack of a policevehicle.

But at 2 a.m., Cutolo arrived on scene to see a10-block area devastated by the towers collapse.

You felt it; you felt youve been defeated, shesaid. We did work on that pile.

Working with emergency responders, Cutolosearched through buildings and debris for signs of life.

It wasnt just those two towers, she said. It was a10-block radius crime scene.

Cutolo recounted entering a boardroom in onebuilding where a 25-foot-long by 4-foot-wide steelbeam had crashed through a window and impaled aconference chair at the head of the table.

In 2007, Cutolo retired from the force and movedto Andover, New Hampshire, the next year.

People of New Hampshire are very, very special,she said. To me, New Hampshire is one bigcommunity.

Extensive RenovationsTransform Soule Elementary

by AJ DickinsonAfter 15 months of construction, the

Dr. Lewis F. Soule Elementary Schoolheld a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday,September 20. Many locals wereastonished as they toured the school,which got an extreme makeover withnearly 20 percent more square footage

added during the renovations.Accompanied by the new gym, library,

kindergarten and office suites, everyroom in the school was also renovatedbringing the 52-year-old school up to21st century status. From the waterbubblers and smartboards to the whiteboard storage areas, the school wasdesigned for efficiency and security,including 17 cameras inside and outsidethe facility. Teachers, students, familyand friends watched as Bernard H.Campbell of the Salem School Board andPam Berry, who both had children gothrough the school, cut the ceremonialribbon.

Rotary and Salem 9/11 Remembrance

by S. Aaron ShamshoyanA proposal to eliminate the recreation department and cut four

firefighters from the force has been extinguished by selectmenduring final budget votes.

An amendment by Selectman Everett McBride passed without

discussion to add back $376,437 to the departments fire suppliesand protection budget. The funds will be used for four firefighterspositions, which were recommended to be cut by Town ManagerKeith Hickey, seeking to meet the boards request of no more thana one-percent tax rate increase.

During the original budget proposal earlier this month, theboard made known a desire to save the positions and seek savingselsewhere.

Another proposed cut, eliminating the entire recreationdepartment, was reversed, when the board voted $229,052 forthe department.

But multiple reductions were discussed before the budgetswere passed by the board.

Selectman Stephen Campbell sought to eliminate the firemarshal from the department, citing the increasing cost for theposition and the number of senior management personnel.

Campbell said the police department is staffed around theclock and operates with three senior management positions butthe fire department has four.

This is what one positions costing us, he said after movingto cut $153,598. Its the personnel cost that makes up the lions

share of the operating budget.Fire Chief Kevin Breen explained the importance of the

position, including some of the marshals tasks.Breen said the fire marshal is in charge of the fire prevention

bureau, the code expert, and reviews plans among many otherroles.

I dont know when we have not had someone in charge of thefire prevention bureau, Breen said.

The motion failed one-to-four with Campbell in the minority.Campbell also proposed eliminating the administrative

assistant, saying the position could soon cost the town over$100,000.

Breen said the administrative assistant was one of only twosupport staff members in the department. Responsibilitiesincluded payroll, answering calls, and handling informationamong many duties. He said the position has been full time sincethe sixties.

The motion also failed the board.Multiple reductions to the recreation department however were

supported by selectmen.Campbell proposed eliminating the program coordinator

position at over $12,000, saying previously the position was filledby an intern and said that practice should continue, and the boardagreed.

Six thousand five hundred dollars was eliminated fromtemporary staff with Campbell citing lifeguards didnt work ondays of poor weather at Hedgehog Park.

A proposal by McBride to reduce $1,000 from postage andsupplies was also approved by the board, encouraging thedepartment to deliver information digitally.

But a proposal by Campbell to cut $27,620 from the budgetdidnt sit well with some board members.

The funds, which are part of the administrative assistants salary,would limit the position to 25 hours per week year around.Currently extra hours are added during the summer when amajority of activates are in progress.

Jeanine is the backbone of the recreation department, saidRecreation Director Chris Dillon. Jeanine does everything.

Dillon said the position manages over 30 employees payrollduring the year, along with processing registrations and manyother essential services.

The recreation department cannot function without thatsupport staff, Hickey added.

Selectman James Keller suggested hiring interns to help withthe workload if hours were reduced. McBride said there wouldstill be a cost for interns in the department.

Chairman Patrick Hargreaves felt the cut would be detrimentalto the department.

I know the lady, she works harder than anyone I know, hesaid. She does a lot of work. Nobody sees what she does.

Hargreaves feared the reduction in hours to the position wouldmean a loss of benefits, potentially forcing the staff member toseek employment elsewhere.

The proposal failed the board two to three with Campbell andKeller in the minority.

The board also added back $47,000 to the operating budget tocover the subscription to C.A.R.T. service.

The proposed budget will move to the Budget Committee forreview before heading to the ballot in March.

Ribbon Cutting at Remodeled Fisk School

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School board members Patricia Corbett and Michael Carney cut the ribbon at the newly renovated Fisk Elementary School, surrounded by students, staff,school board members, and community members, to welcome the public into the school.

Salem School Board member Bernard H. Campbell and Pam Berry both had children attend Soule Elementary.

Sansu Tun shows the effi ciency of the white board storage areas. Principal Anna Parrill, Sansu Tun, Ryan Bouchrouche, Tyler Valerio,Zana Darwich, and Ayberk Cakir

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BOS Votes to Reta n RecDepartment and FourF re g ters Pos t ons

BOS Votes to Retain RecDepartment and FourFireghters Positions

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Fire Chief Kevin Breen, left, and Fire MarshalJeff Emanuelson speak about the first responders

who were lost on September 11.


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submitted by Jane LangThe dinner is designed to support the Salem NH Farmers markets

efforts to expand the availability of fresh, local and sustainably grownfood locally.

This unique opportunity features locally grown foods that are fresh,

seasonal and available at our Market, said Jane Lang, volunteer marketmanager and chair of the Salem NH Farmers Market board of trustees.This year we are excited to host this event at the Atkinson Resort andCountry Club.

According to SNHFM Chef Susan McLean, This is an incrediblechance to connect with our local community members at the table.Were eager to experience what Executive Chef Chun Lee and histeam will prepare highlighting ingredients from our market farmersand vendors. This year, each course will be paired with local NewHampshire wines.

From appetizers to dessert, dinner guests will enjoy a multi-coursemeal and have the chance to meet some of the people behind the food,learn all it takes to bring food from farm to table, and enjoy stories thathelp pair the courses with wine selected by New England native, chefand wine expert Paul Lang of A Casa NYC.

The Club is honored to be partnering with the Salem NH FarmersMarket Farm to Table Dinner on October 20, said Walter Heinrich,food and beverage director of the Atkinson Resort & Country Club.Our philosophy of procuring quality seasonal ingredients, freshseafood and vegetables from local purveyors aligns with Salem NHFarmers Market and gives us an opportunity to showcase our chefs

talents within our great facility.Kay Barretto, co-president of the SNHFM Board of Trustees, said,

The goal of the SNHFM is to provide a wide variety of fresh, locally-produced foods and to educate all about the nutritional, economic,environmental, and social implications of eating seasonally and locally.The Annual Farm to Table Dinner is a celebration of our farmers and ourcommunity.

Tickets are available online at http://tinyurl.com/farmtotable2014.Lang said, To offer a truly unique dining experience, seating is limited.We encourage you to buy your tickets online. Few tickets will beavailable at the weekly market, held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays atLake Street Garden Center located at 37 Lake Street in Salem.

If you have any questions about the dinner or the markets programs,contact [email protected].

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Drive 4Ur School Efforts Net $6K

SHS students participate in the Drive 4UR School Event: from left,Joshua Rinella, Nicole Ciarlone, Sam Tilton, Dan Tilton, Adam Dembkoski,

Zach Lumb, Dani ODonnell and Jared Contrada.

by Bob GibbsSalem High School and Ford Motor Company recently held a

Drive 4UR School fundraising event. Begun in 2007, Ford MotorCompany developed this program to help raise funds for localhigh schools.

With budget cuts and a sluggish economy, many school

programs are always looking for ways to fund their programs.With the Drive 4UR School event groups within each school thatparticipates earns $20 for each person taking a test drive in a newFord.

Salem High School groups participating this year are the JROTC,Band, Skills USA, FBLA and Key Club. Students from each groupparticipated in taking registration information and going on testdrives. The event raised the maximum amount of $6,000. Monieswill be split among the groups.

Rotary Club Offers Oktoberfest

Janice Tylus and Carol Seccareccio sample the German food and beverages atthe Greater Salem Rotary Clubs annual Oktoberfest.

Sue and Jim Desjardins of Salem enjoy the Rotary Club Oktoberfestat Rockingham Park.

Salemhaven Treated to Ice Cream Social

Joshua Rinella and Nicole Ciarlone do their partto advertise the Drive 4UR School event

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Rotarian Regina Andler dances with Dan Wells of the Oberlaendler HofbrauBand during the annual Rotary Oktoberfest at Rockingham Park.

From left, Chris Dillon, Jane Lang, John Moynihan, and Ian Steinfieldwelcome guests to the Rotary Clubs Annual Oktoberfest at Rockingham Park.

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AaronShamshoyan

submitted by Kay PancioccoOne of the Saturday Sabbaths had to be canceled so

members of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Churchand their friends decided to conduct an Ice Cream Socialat Salemhaven instead. The volunteers are from left, frontrow: Carole Estrella, Tyler Farmer, Cindy Matson, SammiaPanciocco, Nancy Reid and Kay Panciocco. Back row:Sally Perkins, Sandy Jones, Diane Gagnon and Jim Norris.

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submitted by Lynda DrouinSalemhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation recently

dedicated their newly renovated library to their beloved,late Resident Librarian, David Larkin. Larkin had atrue love of reading and found many hours of solace inthe library. A beautiful portrait of Mr. Larkin sketched

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Scott Brown on Siteat Rockingham Toyota

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Senatorial candidate Scott Brown (R), left, met withEmmett Horgan, owner of Rockingham Toyota andHonda, at the S. Broadway construction site of Horgansnew dealerships. e two are seen in front of the futureRockingham Toyota Scion building. I appreciate theopportunity to talk with hard-working Granite Staterswho are concerned about paying the bills and saving

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Drivers Both Charged with DWIsubmitted by Salem PoliceDepartment

Salem Police and Fireresponded to a two-caraccident at the intersectionof Main and North MainStreet late Tuesday night,September 15. Bothoperators were treatedat the scene. Severalwitnesses stated theyobserved a man operatinghis vehicle on Main Streetat approximately 80 to90 mph and rear-ending avehicle exiting North Main Street onto Main Street.

The male operator, identified as 25-year-old Casey Gurley of Hampstead, failed a fieldsobriety and was taken into custody for Aggravated DWI and later released on $2,500personal recognizance bail.

The female operator of the vehicle that was hit was also taken into custody for DWI.She was identified as Kyrsis Graham, 21, of Salem. Graham was later released on $1,000personal recognizance bail.

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Craigslist for Animal Adoptionnot a Good Idea

At the Salem Animal Rescue League, we appreciate that the vastmajority of pet owners love their pets and could never imagine having togive them up for adoption. Sadly, sometimes desperate situations arise in

which its the only option.We see this heart wrenching situation everyday at our shelter and we

work tirelessly to ensure that every family that walks through our door istreated with compassion and respect. Additionally, we are committed tofinding every animal in our care a permanent and loving home.

Recently, SARL has taken note of an influx of individuals turning toclassified advertisement websites, like Craigslist, to re-home their pets.For a variety of animal welfare reasons, we strongly discourage the use ofCraigslist in re-homing or adopting animals.

Craigslist is a wonderful and affordable option for people who arelooking to buy or sell furniture, cars, apartments and many other items.

And while Craigslist does not allow the sale of animals in its Terms ofUse, it does allow for the re-homing of animals with an adoption fee.Unfortunately, this practice leads to many unintended consequences.

First, it is important to remember that transactions on Craigslistare almost completely unregulated. is means that pets posted foradoption are sometimes coming out of illegal puppy and kitten mills.

ese operations do not follow responsible breeding practices, which canresult in animals being severely neglected or having genetic disorders.Furthermore, often times, the lineages of animals are falsified.

When using Craigslist, not only is the public unaware where theanimals are coming from, sellers also are unaware of where the animalsare going. Sadly, sometimes people adopt pets for cruel practices, like dogfighting. Another unfortunate situation involved a poster selling three-day old puppies. It was later discovered that the mother of the puppies

was stolen. Some other cases have been reported in which animals arebeing sold on Craigslist for use in unlicensed and unregulated scientificresearch labs. ese adoptors pose as benevolent pet lovers but it ishard to confirm their authenticity without screening tests that shelters,like SARL, employ.

Individuals posting or adopting pets on Craigslist are taking a hugerisk and may unknowingly contributing to inhumane animal welfarepractices.

We believe the best option for individuals who need to surrender theiranimals or are looking to adopt is the use of services of licensed andtrusted animal rescues. Alternatively, should you choose to re-home youranimals through the internet, there are a few important tips that shouldbe followed:

Always meet potential adoptors in person;Always visit your pets new home beforehand to ensure it is safe;If the adopting individual currently has a pet, check with theirveterinarian to see what type of care they have provided the animal;Ensure that the whole adopting family is on board with the adoptionand ask for a re-homing fee to put value on your pet and to see if theindividual can afford the pet and is willing to take care of it.

Remember, individuals who look to accumulate animals for dogfighting or other nefarious purposes commonly arrive accompanied by

woman and children to give the appearance that the pet is headed to agood home with a friendly family. is underscores the importance ofcollecting background information and a home check.

e Salem Animal Rescue League is a no-kill shelter. is means youranimal will never be euthanized for space or because it may be harder toadopt. Animal rescues provide the certainly that a Craigslist transactioncan never provide: certainty that a healthy pet will only be placed in a safeand loving home.

D.J. Bettencourt, Salem Animal Rescue League, Salem

High School Project

wont Exceed Approved Fundinge uninformed have claimed the high school project is over budget.

is is not and will not be the case. Over a year ago, we established costestimates for a project that we understood conceptually. As our teamsand committees have progressed with project planning, we have much

more detail today than we had in the fall of 2013. e schematic designprovides a much greater level of detail than ever before. With that detail,new cost estimates are higher than last winters original estimates. is,

in no way, indicates we are over budget. e community approved anamount for a renovated and expanded Salem High School. We cannotand will not exceed that amount.

We have demonstrated a responsible approach to facility improvementsto date, and we will continue to ensure quality results. Our partners haveprovided instrumental support. Trident, our owners project manager,recommended a Construction Management approach to completing ourprojects. is process has worked well and will continue to work well.e process places little risk on the school district while placing primaryfinancial risk on the Construction Manager. To date, this process hasprovided strong protections to Salems taxpayers, and we are fortunate tobe working with a company like Trident. is has been proven throughtwo separate and successful projects.

e Salem School Board has demonstrated fiduciary responsibilitywhile advancing the quality of education and our facilities. It is mostunlikely that the people trying now to discredit the school district withfalse and unfounded criticisms can claim any knowledge of managinga successful project. We know what funds are available to build a highschool of which this community will be proud, and we will succeed at orbelow the level of approved funding.

Patricia Corbett, Chairman, Salem School Board

Addressing Climate Changeere is a political division concerning climate change and what

to do about it. To some climate change is a liberal agenda meantto impose big government on the few who would continue to ruin theenvironment for profit. To the others climate change is a pendingdisaster which will diminish peoples lives through; rising temperatures,decreased water availability, famine and ruinous storms. FearsomeISIS, the latest media demon, is nothing compared to the climatedisasters which will occur if we do not act. ere is a large heateddebate, questioning the conclusions of 97 percent of climate scientiststhat climate change is the result of human activity. Climate changedissenters are well funded by the oil industry and as a result have plentyof support in media outlets.

I am no scientist; I understand how to make a decision when I dontknow the future. I think in terms of regrets coming from each choiceI can make. If we do not address climate change the regret will beimmense, regardless of the other opinions. Continuing on would resultin famine and we will suffer from drought and massive storms. ose are

the regrets from not addressing climate change immediately.In the case of doing something about climate change the regret of

substance is to the profits of oil interests and alteration or inconveniencein the use of transportation options.

e munificent financers of the Massachusetts Scott Brown and NoCasino Garcia campaigns would have the common citizen endure thegrievous regrets from doing nothing about climate change.

Edward Herger, Salem

Isaiah 58 - A Helping Handfor our Local Neighbors

Local citizens, friends and neighbors should take a good look at thenew Isaiah 58 Rockingham County charity helmed by Reverend David

Yasenka, recently-retired from the Triumphant Cross Church in Salem.e aim of the nonprofit venture is to assist homeless families in findingpermanent housing, as well as maintaining employment and securingfood. e overall goal is also to erect one low-income housing unit peryear (think of a smaller, localized Habitat For Humanity).

e first benefit was held on ursday, 9/11 at the Granite Rose inHampstead, which was well-attended by area philanthropists as wellas a contingent of the Salem Democrat Committee headed by LarryDisenhof, Republican state senate president Chuck Morse, CountySheriff Mike Downing, Salem School Superintendent Mike Delahantyand the chairman of Hampsteads Democrat party Andrew Weir. All ofthese speakers detailed various aspects of area homelessness both personal

and general to the audience, serving as both a fact-filled and emotionalkick-off to what will hopefully become a strong community effort tostamp out this ongoing and widespread tragedy.

One of the saddest facets of the homeless plight is that oftentimesthe people around them (employers, teachers, acquaintances) dont evenknow the fact that these people theyre seeing every day are sleeping inchurches and storefronts. Not having an address is certainly somethingthat isnt generally trumpeted by these unfortunates, which naturallymakes it even more diffi cult to direct them to sources of assistance. ereare approximately 3 million homeless Americans scattered throughoutour nation, one-third of them children, and along with food and domicileissues also exist the financial diffi culties of getting through cold wintersevery year, especially in our northernmost states.

Opening funds for this worthwhile charity were raised by the GraniteRose Gala attendees, as well as from generous contributions by localbusinesses including Pentucket Bank, Salemhaven and the ExchangeClub. Please Google ISAIAH 58 for more information on contributingas well as for news on upcoming events. ISAIAH 58 will be serving 13-14 towns locally, and going forward will need financial assistance as wellas handyman expertise in the house building process. Hammerers andpainters are all welcome!

And there couldnt be a better administrator for this rescue ministrythan Yasenka, a man whose entire career has consisted of both loveof humanity demonstrated by all his years at Triumphant Cross, as

well as the philanthropic sensibility that compelled him to continueworking for us in this new manner when so many others wouldve veryunderstandably decided to take it easy instead. All hats are off tohim, and lets all band together in our own individual ways to make theorganization a success, and help some of our less fortunate brethren at thesame time.

William F. Klessens, Salem

Support Mr. O for NH SenateMr. O as he is affectionately known to his friends has a long history

of service to the Salem community. His service began as an educator inSalem and later as principal at the Barron Elementary School. I first metMr. O when my children attended the school many years ago.

He established a warm, caring, and safe environment for children tolearn and grow. In addition to education he was also active in supportingyouth athletics from Little League to basketball; sacrificing time andeffort for the benefit of his many students. After his productive careeras an educator he continued with h is community service as a leaderin the Salem Care Givers. He was the very first Ganley Award winner

recognizing outstanding community service. In the political realm he willrepresent the community as a whole and not subsets like the Tea Party

who have no idea what a community is or why it should be nurtured. Hewill stand with children and recognize that their safety should trump freeacquisition of assault rifles. e NRA will have no influence over him. It

will be refreshing to have a local politician whose only agenda will be thewelfare of the community.

Please support Dick OShaughnessy with your vote this November.

John Mosto, Salem

In Search of Woodbury High SchoolClass of 1964

We are looking for the following classmates: Barry Brody, Jean Collins,Carol Doucette, David Gearin, Billy Johnson, Roberta Lowd, DorisRenfro, Jackie Newton, Donald OSullivan, Carol Sutton, Tom McNally,Barbara DePaula and Eleanor Saulnier. If anyone has information onthese classmates please respond to [email protected] or call KathyPasters Lagrasse at (979) 857-2429.

MaryAnne Murphy, Salem

Obamacare Needs some TweakingI find it hard to believe that the Republican Congress really hates the

idea of our new healthcare plan, better known as Obamacare. Why?ey all have the best insurance in the nation! I find that people whohave insurance are the ones who cry the loudest. Ask anyone who hadno insurance and now has it! Ask the person who couldnt buy insurancebecause of a preexisting condition!

Medicare now covers annual wellness visits and preventive care atno extra cost. is includes cancer, cholesterol and diabetes screeningsas well as immunizations. And the ACA also requires most privateinsurance plans to cover recommended preventative care without charge.

As in any business just starting, it needs some tweaking. If you ownyour own business, do you open the door on the first day and say ok, allis perfect? My guess would be no, you constantly strive to improve.

e first president to propose national health care was Teddy Rooseveltand he was Republican (many would say one of our best presidents ever).Many presidents followed but were unsuccessful. We now have it andthank God for Jean Sheehan, Annie Kuster and Carol Shea-Porter for

supporting it! May it benefit many people in the future! I will cast myvotes for them in November.

Kay Panciocco, Salem


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Saturday, September 27Field of Dreams Park and Playground

2014 Barbecue JamFest, from 12 to 4:30p.m. Music will be provided by some of

the musicians from our Summer ConcertSeries: George Williams Band, Claytiles, MinorIssues, and more For additional information,contact Ross Trecartin (President) at 233-4455, o re-mail: [email protected].

Sunday, September 28Come celebrate 36 years of Salem

Christian Schoolministry from 2 to 4p.m. at Centerpoint Church, 101 School

St., Salem. Past staff, alumni, and familiesencouraged to come.

Monday, September 29The Town of Salem Health Department

will be conducting a Water Test Dayonfor owners with private wells. Residents

can choose to have their water tested fora variety of contaminants and minerals such asbacteria, arsenic, nitrates, iron, lead and radon.A local certified laboratory will conduct the testsat a 20 percent discount and provide free test kits

and pick-up service at the Health Department atTown Hall, 33 Geremonty Dr. Water test kits arenow available for residents to pick up. Residentsshould collect a sample of their water on themorning of the 29th and bring the sample to theHealth Department at Town Hall on that datealong with a check for payment. Samples maybe brought to the Health Department any timeon Tuesday, September 29 up until 6:30 p.m. Formore information contact Brian Lockard, HealthOfficer at 890-2050.

Monday, September 29 thru Wednesday,October 15

St. Joseph Regional Catholic School Sports andActivities Schedule:

Sept. 29: Volleyball at Milford, 3:30 p.m.Sept. 30: Cross Country at West RunningBrookOct. 1: Grandparents Day Liturgy, 1 p.m.Oct. 1: Volleyball at Timberlane, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 2: Volleyball at Litchfield MiddleSchool, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 3: Cross Country at DerryfieldOct. 6: Volleyball at Epping, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 9: Volleyball at Boynton, 3:30 p.m.Oct. 13: Volleyball at Mountainview, 3:30p.m.Oct. 15: Cross Country at Windham, 3:30p.m.

Wednesday, October 1Wednesday Lunchtime Knittersat the

Kelley Library, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Joinus for great conversation and great times

knitting and crocheting. New faces alwayswelcome. Contact Alison Baker at [email protected].

Salem NH Science Fiction and Fantasy BookGroup, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kelley Library.This months title for the Salem Science Fictionand Fantasy Book Group is The DoomsdayBook by Connie Willis. Copies of the book areavailable through the library. New and drop inmembers are always welcome. Contact VickiLukas at 898-7064 or [email protected].

Wednesday, October 8Book Character Pumpkins Family

Nightat the Kelley Library from 6:30to 7:30 p.m. Kids aged 6-10 and their

families will paint pumpkins to resembletheir favorite book characters. Feel free to bringprops to further characterize the pumpkins.Participants must bring their own pumpkins.The library will supply paints, brushes, paperand other basic supplies. Be sure to register.Contact Brittany Tuttle at 898-7064 or [email protected].

Friday, October 10Movie Nightat the Kelley Libraryfrom

6:30 to 8:45 p.m. This months film willbe What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?,

starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.Contact Paul Giblin at 898-7064 or [email protected].

Alaskan singer-songwriter Marian CallvisitsSalem to play a funky acoustic all ages live TVconcertat Salem High School at 7 p.m. Thiscable TV and internet streaming performance

features unforgettable original songs about love,life, Jane Austen, spaceships, and sharks. Note:be aware youll be in the audience for a live TVshow, and might appear on camera. This concert

environment may be unsuitable for smallerchildren. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Music at7 p.m. sharp. Salem Community TelevisionProduction Studio, Salem High School, 44Geremonty Dr. Salem. Stream available at new.livestream.com/SalemNH/events/3383531.

Sunday, October 12Tuscan Village will host Toscana Fest

to benefit the Lazarus Househomelessshelter, food pantry and transitional

housing facility. Patterned after an Italianstreet festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guestswill be able to take in an assortment of sights,sounds, tastes and activities. Families can indulgein delicious foods prepared by Tuscan BrandsCorporate Executive Chef Edward Payne suchas made-from-scratch breads, panini, and freshsalads as well as homemade gelato. The variouskids activities include face painting, music,games, prizes and more! All proceeds from thedays event will be donated to the Lazarus HouseMinistries Inc. and Hike For Hope. Last yearToscana Fest raised over $13,580 for the LazarusHouse, with a 100 percent match from TuscanBrands.

The Lazarus House Ministries help the headof households and individuals living in povertyregain their dignity and become self-sufficientmembers of the community by offering emergencyshelter, food and clothing to people in crisis andthen providing transitional housing, advocacy,health services, education and work preparationto permanently break the cycle of poverty. Visithttp://www.hikeforhope.org for more information.

The Toscana Fest will be held at Tuscan VillagePiazza, 63 Main St., Salem. The event is free,

food and activities are additional cost.

Monday, October 13Columbus Day- Federal Holiday.

Town Hall closed.

Wednesday, October 15 & Thursday,October 16

The Salem Boys & Girls Club BulldogWrestling Teamwill hold sign-ups

today at the Club. Space is limited sosign up early. For additional information, visitsalembulldogs.com.

Thursday, October 16Kelley Library Adult Seriesfrom 7 to8:30 p.m. This months program will

be Big Trees of New HampshirewithKevin Martin. Kevin will be discussing his

recent book of the same name. New Hampshireis the home to seven national champion big trees.This program is sure to be of interest to anyone

who appreciates outdoor activities and the naturalhistory of New Hampshire. Kevin is a local authorand boat builder. Contact Paul Giblin at 898-7064 or [email protected].

Saturday, October 18North Salem Elementary PTAwill

host its annual Harvest Festfrom 4 to7:30 p.m. Fun activities for the kids.

Families can enjoy Hayrides, Fun Gamesand Prizes plus much more. There will also be aRaffle Table with great items for the whole family!Pizza, Drinks and Yummy Treats available forpurchase. Come join us for a Fun Filled Night!North Salem Elementary is located at 140 ZionHill Rd.

Sunday, October 19Please support Saints Mary and Joseph

T-Shirt Fundraiser. A concert will followat Mary Queen of Peace location at 7

p.m. We ask that you wear your t-shirtto show your support to our beloved priests!Show them we are one Body of Christ! We arepassionate about growing our community!


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Thumbs downto anyone from Salem whogave Rep. Garcia their vote. Shes not forSalem, has done nothing for Salem and if youwant more proof take note of where she had hervictory party tonight ... thats right, Concord!

Thumbs downto NH GOP: The NH GOPand its local Tea Party are wholly own tools ofthe Koch billionaires. The NH GOP is a partybought and paid. Say no to the carpetbaggerand Marilinda who did not represent Salem inher tour at the NH state house. NH stoppedbeing a royal tract in 1775, in 2014 do notlet NH become a Koch tract. On Nov. 4 getout and vote, do not let NH be a wholly ownedstate beholding to the Koch billionaires!

Thumbs down. Town employees get updatedStatutes as they come out. And periodically getfull volumes. They should. But we dont. Theyapply to public employees. We are not. Are werequired to abide by Codes and Statutes? No.Man created government. The creator is neversubject to the created. But our public servantsand the private contractors that patrol ourstreets (police) dont know this. Or they playdumb. If we were government employees wewould be subject to the laws they create.

Thumbs downto Brian Saccos letter onLiberal Ideology. I am a veteran LiberalIdeology is not degrading to me. How isliberal ideology an insult to the foundingfathers? I dont see why Sacco cares aboutsame sex marriage, if he is on a diet he shouldnot criticize people for not dieting. Why isSacco worried about climate change? TheU.S. now has fictitious enemies ISIS to takeour minds off climate disaster. Liberal baitingwill not get us to vote for the oil billionairescarpetbagger or Salem lady who ignores herconstituents.

Thumbs up/Thumbs down.People of New Hampshire please becautious and attentive when voting inthe upcoming November elections.The Democrats are running scaredand are desperate to win. I havepersonally witnessed fraud atan election precinct involvingDemocrats and want others to be asdiligent as I in noticing and reportingstrange and suspicious activity.Manchester has had significant voterfraud associated with the Democrats.So I ask you all to be more involvedin assuring a fair and legitimateelection in November. After all, it is one of the

many great privileges we havebeing Americans and should notbe jeopardized.

Thumbs downto thefamily for their obnoxiousand disgusting display of poorsportsmanship at an area youthfootball game last weekend.Shouldnt you be setting a betterexample for your players, ratherthan allowing the constanttaunting.

Thumbs up/Thumbs downtothe Salem town DPW. What isthe new deal with taking driversphotos without their glasseson. A friend just had to renewher license and they would notlet her wear them even thoughshe is required to wear glassesin order to drive. The photo

looks nothing like her. When she asked why theychanged the policy it was that they were havingproblems with the glare of the flash. So you needto inconvenience all the police, cashiers, andbouncers in New England because you are unableto operate a camera. What?

Thumbs downto Town Manager Hickey.Hickey is the first town manager to demand anAssistant Town Manager at a salary which easily

pays for two firemen. Who is more valuable toSalem? Two firemen or someone doing the workthat Hickey should be doing.

Thumbs downto Stephen Campbell and therest of the BOS. Stephen made the comment tothe Budget Comm. that he couldnt rememberwhat was said in public and what was said innon public about the money for a study abouta Police/Fire facility. So tell me what could this

board of fools possibly need to discuss in nonpublic about a Capital project?

Thumbs downto the personwho stated that the 81 percentthat voted for casinos were notrepresentative of the Salempopulation. You dont vote,you dont get a say. Eighty-onepercent of the voters that votedwanted a casino in Salem andthose voters who probably voteregularly wanted their statesenator Marilinda Garcia tovote their way. She didnt andnow she doesnt deserve ourvotes. If she doesnt listen toher constituents in Salem, NH, then she wontlisten to them in Washington, DC. Dont vote forMarilinda Garcia.

Thumbs downto MarilindaGarcia and those that voteddown casino gambling in NH.Still behind the ball. Mass. isgoing to get at least one casinoand that is going to hurt NH bigtime as it will be closer for NHresidents to go and spend theirmoney in Mass. Dont vote forMarilinda Garcia.

Thumbs downto a fictiondragging us into court. How canthe State of New Hampshire doanything? It was created on apiece of paper. Its like saying

the Easter Bunny v. John Doe. You have the rightto face your accuser. Require the plaintiff toappear. The truth is, its just another man dragging

you into court. His fictional title is prosecutor.And he will never take the stand because hedoesnt have first-hand-knowledge. Lets endthe fraud.

Thumbs upto learning how to use publicbuildings (courthouses) for the peoplesbusiness. Right now they are being used100% of the time by a private society. Thelegal society. A private club called the BarAssociation. It would be like the Boy Scoutsusing a public park 100% of the time andtelling all others to butt out. Thats nonsense.It belongs to the public. We just need to learnhow to start using it properly.

Thumbs upKeith Hickey for not cuttingpolice jobs. Some people complain and dontappreciate what they have. People in other officesectors work overtime into the evenings withoutcompensation, have $50 copays and no lunchhours. Townfolk may want to think about thatwhen they have to take a few minutes of their owntime.

Thumbs down. A big thumbs down to NissanRockingham for their long waiting time regardingcustomer service. Thank you.

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submitted by Boys & Girls Club of Greater SalemChannel your inner Alex Trebek for the Boys

& Girls Club of Greater Salems next TriviaChallenge. This fun-filled night of trivia andprizes will be on Wednesday, October 22 at theclubs Teen Center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (check-inbegins at 6 p.m.). Teams will consist of four tosix members and can be made up of co-workers,friends or family. Are you the smartest folks in

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Registration forms and additional information isavailable at www.salembgc.org.

There will be plenty of free food andrefreshments. Chunkys Cinema is supplying thepopcorn as usual this year, Balduccis is supplyingchicken wings, the Weathervane will provide clamchowder, and well have pizza from NH BeachPizza. The Boys & Girls Club staff will be taking

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too. It will be great fun for a great cause; thefuture of our kids said Denise Dolloff, directorof Development for the club. There will beteams from banks, real estate companies, stores,municipal offices, schools, corporations andgroups of friends. Entry fee is $180 per team.There will be prizes given out throughout the night

during bonus rounds. Bring additional friendsand family to fill the cheering section! ($10 perperson includes refreshments.)

STUMP Trivia has been hired to coordinate theevent. They are the same trivia company used byMargaritas Restaurant in Salem for their weeklytrivia. Please register by October 15. If you haveany questions, contact Denise Dolloff at 898-7709, ext. 16 o r at [email protected].

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SalemFest Satises Many Interests

Bridgette Gaughan of Salem, 9, gets her face painted.

Sandra Dobens checks out the books at theKelley Library Book Fair.

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submitted by Nancy Curtis,Troop 10785

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donated six Fido Bags (petrescue kits) to the Salem FireDepartment. The Fido Bags,provided by the nonprofitFetch Foundation, supplyfirefighters with lifesavingtools to administer medicalattention to pets at the pointof rescue.

Several girls from thetroop chose the Fido Bagproject as the focus of theirBronze Award project. TheBronze Award is the highestaward Girl Scout Juniorscan achieve. In addition toreceiving a mini-grant fromthe Girl Scouts of the Greenand White Mountains, thegirls ran a very successfulfundraiser with a yard sale,bake sale, and lemonade stand. Communityeducation is also an important part of earningthis award. The girls set up and ran a pet safetyinformation booth on the day of the fundraiser,provided information at SalemFest, and have hada Pet Safety Information display at Kelley Library

for the month o f September.If you havent had a chance to see their

displays, come check them out at the FireDepartment open house on October 4.Congratulations to all of the girls for thecompletion of their project.

Girl Scouts Furnish FireDepartment with Fido Bags

submittedSalem AnimalRescue League

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SARL is always looking for dedicated volunteers to assist incaring for our animals. If interested contact D.J. Bettencourt [email protected].

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submitted by the Barron SchoolGrade 3 School News:

School is underway and third graders atBarron are already working hard. Despitethe heat during the first couple weeks ofschool, third graders settled quickly into theirnew classrooms and routines. It was nice tosee students reuniting with old friends aftersummer vacation and kindly meeting newclassmates.

During these first weeks of schoolthird graders began learning about mapsand landforms. We created booklets todemonstrate our knowledge of our own,

state, country, continent, and planet and to show where they belong onthe map! Theyve also started focusing on light and sound in science.Students enjoyed making sound waves with tuning forks and water.

In addition to the curriculum, they have been preparing for theupcoming Open House. They are working on creative ways for familiesto learn about their classrooms and the content that will be covered thisyear. It will make for an enjoyable evening.

They are looking forward to a fantastic third grade year of fun andlearning.

submitted by North Salem SchoolWelcome to the 2014-2015 school year! We started the

year with our Back-to-School Cookout sponsored by theNorth Salem School PTA. Students were able to meet theirteacher and visit their new classroom. It was the perfectevening to see old friends and make some new ones.

Our Fall Open House for parents and guardianstook place on Thursday, September 18. Those whohave students in grades 3, 4 and 5 were invited for aclassroom presentation from 6:15-7 p.m. If your child is inkindergarten, grade one or two your presentation took takeplace from 7:15-8 p.m. All parents and guardians wereinvited to the cafeteria from 7 to 7:15 for a brief gatheringwith remarks by Mrs. Wilkins.

Our PTA fundraiser kicked off on Thursday, September 18. Detailedinformation should have come home with your child that day.

All schools in Salem had a 90-minute delayed opening on Wednesday,September 24. The school day for elementary students started at 10:30 a.m.with student drop off beginning at 9:45 a.m. There will be no school for half-day morning kindergarten students on delayed opening days.

Our first PTA meeting was held Thursday, September 25, starting at 7 p.m.in our school library. You do not need to be a PTA member to attend thesemeetings.

by Paula Faist MS, LSW, Silverthorne Adult Day CenterDo you have any suggestions on how to be a

distant caregiver to my parents? Janet, SalemCaregiving is not easy for anyone, not for you, the

adult child caregiver, and not for your parents, thecare recipient. There are sacrifices, challenges andadjustments for everyone. When you dont live closeby and cannot see your parents daily, the challengescan seem exasperating. According to NationalInstitute on Aging data, 15 percent of the countrys 34 million caregivers livean hour or more away from aging relatives who need their help. Caregivingis an on-going job. When you live an hour or more away it may feel like theadded responsibilities are that much harder to control or manage. I havelisted some thoughts that you and your family could think about to help withyour new distant role.

To start, you may need to take a few days off to visit your parents to assesswhat is needed. You will want to assess the home situation, as well as theirhealth. The first step may be to attend a doctors appointment. You shouldrequest that your parent sign a release of information. This will allow thedoctor to share medical information with you when you return home. Youwill want to obtain a current list of their diagnosis, medications, allergiesand health history. You will also want to make sure the doctors office hasyour emergency contact information. You may want to have them contact

you with any significant changes. If your parents donot have an advance directive in place, or a medicalpower of attorney, this is a great time to get those veryimportant documents in place. You then may want to

check with the pharmacy to see that your parents arefilling all their prescriptions.While you are visiting you will want to assess

your parents ability to do some day-to-day tasks likecooking meals, preparing meals, shopping for food,

housecleaning etc. You may want to check out senior services in their areato obtain the contact information or the community agencies that provideservices for these needs. You may want to get phone numbers from neighborsand friends and make sure they have your number in case they have aconcern about your parents.

These are just some suggestions. It may appear to be a lot to consider. Inthe long run, it is better to have your parents affairs in place and know aboutservices before any health crisis occurs.

Remember to send questions on elder concerns or issues to [email protected].

Paula Faist, MS, LSW, is president of the NH Adult Day Services Associationand program director of Silverthorne Adult Day Center. Please continuesending questions to [email protected].

Being Prepared can Ease Burdenfor Long-distance Caregivers

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Its the best in family fun by day and where fearmeets fun by night at Canobie Lake Park fromSeptember 27 through November 1 with a line-upof fall events unequalled in New England.

Canobie Lake Park Screeemfest opens on

September 27 featuring five terrifyinghaunted houses, rides, games andlive entertainment including thefreaky Side Show Variety Show.Canobies new ROCKtoberfest eventalso brings the legends of rock tothe celebration with a differenttribute band each weekend duringScreeemfest. On tap are professionaltouring bands performing tributes tothe music of Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin,AC/DC, The Police, Van Halen and

Journey.Families can also enjoy a petting

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Canobie Lake Park has designated Sunday,September 28, as Salem/Windham Appreciation

Day, weather permitting. On that day, residentsof Salem and Windham can take advantage of aspecial, single-day, reduced Canobie Lake Parkadmission price of just $15.Proof of residency is required for all ages, such asdrivers licenses or report cards/library cards forschool-age children, and the special cannot becombined with any other offer, discount, pricedpass or promotion. Canobie Lake Park will also

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the anticipation is in full swing. This year marksthe fairs 138th anniversary with the openingceremony beginning at 9 am on Sept. 25.

The favorites are back. The Flying WallendasFamily Circus returns, along with the annual MissDeerfield Fair Pageant.The competitions also continue. Who will havethe biggest pumpkin? Which horse will be thestrongest? Who will catch a pig to bring homeduring the Pig Scramble? With so many events,

competitions, and exhibits, there is something foreveryone. Fun will be had, there will be stories totell, and memories made for a lifetime. Make thisyears trip to the Deerfield Fair the best one yet.

A performance from the Deerfield Chorus issure to impress.

War veteran, John Newman, will be a niceaddition to the lineup as he plays the bagpipes foreveryone. Also in attendance are the Wounded

Warriors, along with the Fire and Police ColorSquad. Last, but certainly not least, GovernorMaggie Hassan will be making her appearance atthe Opening Ceremony.Who will be Crownedthe 48th Miss Deerfield Fair?

The first Miss Deerfield Fair was crowned in1966. This years Miss Deerfield Fair Pageantwill take place Friday, Sept. 26 beginning at 7p.m. on the main stage. Past talents consisted ofdrawing pictures, shearing sheep, and washingclothes. As time has progressed, the talentshave revolutionized . This year, there will beextraordinary talents, such as singing and dancing.The competition is fierce, but who will walk awaywith the crown? The only way to find out is tocome experience this amazing show in person.

For more information visit the website:deerfieldfair.com.

Favorites are Backat the Deereld Fair

submitted by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater SalemThe Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem is now taking registrations

for the Sea Lion Swim Team. The season runs October 6 to March15 with practices three nights a week. See the website for moreinformation: https://salembgc.org/programs/aquatics/swim-team.

Registrations for the fall swim lessons have started. Lessons arefor children 3 years old and older. Classes run for eight weeks with

one lesson each week, each for 45 minutes. The session is $75 perchild. See the website for more information: https://salembgc.org/programs/aquatics/schedule.

Dont forget the club also offers Adult Lap Swim Monday throughFriday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost is $5per visit. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem offers a qualityswim lesson program with a variety of classes to meet the needs of

children of all ages and abilities. A certified lifeguard is always onduty during all aquatic programs. Programs include swim lessons,swim team, fun swim/open swim and more.

For more information about the aquatics program, go to thewebsite at https://salembgc.org/programs/aquatics or call/ e-mailScarlette LeBlanc at 898-7709, ext. 18 [email protected].

by S. Aaron ShamshoyanAn improved economy, health care reform, and

reduced energy costs are some of the top prioritiesfor Republican congressional candidate MarilindaGarcia (NH02), speakingto Rotarians last week.

Running againstincumbent Ann Kuster,Garcia said she wantsto return power to New

Hampshire residents.We are the ones

that directly deal withand understand thechallenges that werefacing, she said. Wehave ever-increasingchallenges in the state.

Garcia said thebusiness community isfacing challenges withthe cost of energy andincreasing regulations, and she hopes to continueto support businesses in Congress.

Regulatory reform is something Ive worked onin the state, she said about her service as a staterepresentative.

Part of the support for businesses wouldbe closing tax loopholes, which encouragebusinesses to move jobs overseas. She saidsimplifying the tax code would mean multiple

advantages for the state.The elaborate tax code

can discourage residentsfrom starting their ownbusinesses. Garciasummed up the tax

code in two words, Itscomplicated.

Garcia spoke abouther service in the statehouse, saying the NewHampshire legislaturewas one of the bestrepresentations of serviceand democracy.

Were able to encouragecitizen participation, shesaid. Its just a really great

way to be in service.Garcia served four terms in the state house and

spent time on the finance committee. She said sheworked to uphold the constitution and campaignpromises while in office.

Marilinda Garcia Presentsher Platform to Rotary

Register for Fall Swim Lessons and Swim Team at Boys & Girls Club

Rotary Club President Dwight Feeney stands withRepublican congressional candidate Marilinda Garcia

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How a Tape Measure and Scale Can Save Your Childs Life(BPT) - Babies are measured and weighed frequently

in the first few years of life so parents and pediatricianscan be sure they are getting a healthy start. But as kidsget older, many parents dont know exactly how tall orheavy their children are. Knowing your childs heightand weight, and using the right car or booster seat whenthey travel, could save their life.

Booster seats protect children who are too big for a

car seat but too small for a seat belt. And yet, accordingto Buckle Up: Booster Seats, a new study released bySafe Kid Worldwide, an alarming number of parents areallowing kids to use a seat belt alone before they are bigenough. The report, funded in part by a $2 million grantfrom the General Motors Foundation, surveyed parentsof children ages 4 to 10 and found that seven in ten donot know that a child should be 57 inches tall to ride in

a car without a boosterseat. Furthermore, inpractice, nine out of tenparents move a childfrom a booster seat to aseat belt too soon.

While car seats, boost-er seats and seat belts areengineered to offer moreprotection than ever, any-one who drives a childneeds to remember touse a booster seat until aseat belt alone fits safely.

Safe Kids offers this easy tip: a child needs to be at least57 inches tall (4 feet 9 inches) and weigh between 80and 100 pounds to ride with just a seat belt.

Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause ofdeath for children 4 to 10 years old in the U.S. In 2012,340 children of this age died in motor vehicle crashes.A third of these children were riding without a restraintthat could possibly have saved their lives. Booster seatscan reduce the risk of serious injury by 45 percent com-pared to seat belts alone.

The report also found that carpooling can be a particu-larly risky time for small passengers. One in five parentswhose children carpool say they bend the rules whendriving, letting children ride without seat belts and with-out the car seat or booster seat they would normally use.And 61 percent of parents say they notice other carpooldrivers bending the rules.

Safe Kids Worldwide also recommends these tips forparents:

* Buckle up every ride, every time, in the right seat.This is important for everyone, both drivers and passen-gers. Make buckling up a habit starting when kids are

young.* Remember:A child needs

to be at least 57 inches tall (4foot 9 inches) and weigh 80-100pounds to ride with just a seatbelt. Weigh and measure yourchild today.

* Be confident that a car seatis installed properly.Learn moreabout car seat safety and find acar seat inspection event nearyou by visiting safekids.org.

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You cant just pick your contractor at random out of the Yellow Pages orhire them simply because they might have a nice website. Make sure theyvebeen in business for a while - 10 or more years is often a good gauge. Whilenot a guarantee of trustworthiness, business longevity shows at least a certainlevel of stability. Also, companies that have been around longer tend to haveconnections in the wider community and established reputations that can bechecked out. Ask neighbors and friends for their thoughts and get recommen-dations from people who have been through a remodel.

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Its always good to get three to five contractors into the vetting process,McCormick says. There may be some who have been around for only ayear, or you may not be happy with their subs, the price, the scope of workor how they approach your home. You want them to do the work in yourcastle as if they owned it themselves.

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It does need to be remembered, she said. You cant let that story grow old.She thanked Rotarians for continuing to host memorial services. To keep that memory alive

means a lot to people like myself.Cutolo cited the recent

installation of a 9/11 Memorialin Hudson, and said she was atthe opening ceremony.

Thats when I really, really,really felt at home, she said.That memorial means a lot tome. You couldnt have askedfor something more perfect.

The Salem Fire Departmentalso hosted their annualmemorial, with Fire ChiefKevin Breen and Fire Marshal

Jeff Emanuelson speaking aboutthe tragic day.

Today we stand togetherto remember all those whowere lost, they said in front ofcentral fire station.

Communing with Natureon a Walk through the Town Forest

by Bob Gibbs

As a part of theSalemFest activities,the Salem ConservationCommission held guided

nature walks throughthe Salem Town Forest.Commission ChairmanBill Dumont along withcommission membersDarlene Eden, StephanieTetreault, and Ruth TannerIsaks, accompanied agroup of Salem residentsthrough the trails of theforest. About 20 peopleenjoyed the Sundaymorning walk in thewoods, a walk that almostdid not happen due to earlymorning downpours.

The Salem Town Forest isa beautiful and well caredfor part of Salem. Locatedon Route 111 just east ofRoute 28 has 3.7 miles of

trails, allowing for quietwalks, biking, horsebackriding and offering manyplaces to just sit and take inall that nature has to offer.The paths are relatively flatwith great views.

Fred Borman, the fieldspecialist for naturalresources at the Universityof New HampshireCooperative Extension, ledthe group through the forest, pointing out many items of interest tothe group. Borman informed the group of the six-spotted lady beetle.An invasive insect that attacks ash trees. He also discussed the manyspecies of trees that occupy the town forest, from various species ofash, pine, hemlock and oak trees to low-bush blueberries.

Borman showed the group how with just a slight variation inelevation the look of a forest could change dramatically. At the highelevation there may be slightly more sunlight, but with less water dueto run off, this part of the forest has shorter species of plants that aremore shrub like such as low-bush blueberry and huckleberry.

At the lower elevation, the plant life gets more water and nutrients

that result in a more varied species of plant life.It was pointed out by Borman that if you count the rows of

branches of some pine trees you could determine that age of the tree.Each parallel row of branches represents one year of tree growth.From this formula, it could be seen that many trees were close to 100years old. In addition, trees that appear to be just a few years oldwere actually 25 years old.

As the group walked along they came across an area of sandy soilwith a south-facing exposure. This was pointed out as a perfect area

for turtles to lay their eggs. The group could see the turtle eggshellsabove the soil. Unfortunately, the turtles had been discovered byanimals and had been eaten before they could hatch.

Toward the end of the walk, the group was warned of a large baldface hornets nest that had been built in the low grass along thetrail. As many in the group had only seen hornets up high this was asurprise.

Borman and Dumont told the group that every five years or sothe town has a company come in to the forest to take down trees tobe used for lumber. They both talked about the importance of theoccasional thinning of the forest to allow for the healthy growth of all

the trees. Prior to this foresting,an inventory of the forest isdone to determine what typesand sizes of trees are availableand their locations. From thisinventory, the poorer qualitytrees that can be utilized forlumber are taken down. Thisallows more sunlight to get tothe remaining trees and plantlife.

Chairman Dumont statedthat the town b

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