Patriot

An Independent Weekly Newspaper

Supported Through Advertisers

Salem Community

Ks Ride For The Cure Raises Hope

ECRWSS
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE

PAID
HUDSON, NH
03051
PERMIT NO. 33
Postal Customer

View past issues

and our other
papers online.

Volume 9 Number 2
July 31, 2015 8 Pages

Salem Community Patriot

The honor guard of motorcycles

by Bob Gibbs
For the fifth year in a row the Delaney Family held Ks Ride For
The Cure. The event began at the Salem-Derry Elks club with over
50 motorcycles accompanying 8-year-old Keara Delaney on an open
convertible Sunday drive through New Hampshire. The group was
escorted by motorcycle officers from the Salem Police and NH State
police departments.
Little Keara was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis in 2007 and
has endured many challenges in her very young lifetime. She
currently has multiple tumors in her brain and along her spine.
Most often she needs to wear a mask to prevent her from catching
even the mildest of colds. Her parents need to keep her at home to
prevent infections; Keara receives many of her chemo treatments at
home due to her having caught infections from going into hospitals
for treatments in the past.
Defined in Medical News Today, neurofibromatosis, also known

Keara and her mom ride into the event.

as NF, is a
genetically
inherited
disorder of the
nervous system
(brain and
spinal cord) that
Keara and her stued animals
mainly affects
the development
of nerve (neural)
cell tissues, causing tumors (neurofibromas) to develop on nerves,
and may cause other abnormalities. The tumors may be harmless, or
may compress nerves and other tissues and cause serious damage.
In some rarer cases the tumors may become cancerous.
Ks Ride For The Cure raises money in hopes of treating and
curing diseases such as NF. The ride has become a part of the Salem
community since 2011. It brings riders and non-riders alike from
all over the area to help give Keara a day away from medicine and
doctors.
At the end of the nearly two-hour ride, the riders formed two lines
for Keara to ride between. With Keara and her mom sitting up on
the back of the car the bikers revved their engines. Keara entered
the event, hugging two stuffed animals and wearing a big smile.
Once inside the Elks club yard Keara was greeted by many family
and friends. Then she went off to play with the animals and to ride
the ponies.
Many local businesses provided food, drinks, raffle donations
and entertainment for the event. This includes the Tuscan Kitchen,
the Weathervane restaurant, Coffee Coffee, Chef Wok, J&B Butcher,
Boston Fruit and Produce, Nail Designs by Lisa, Annie Raes
Photography, A Goodtime DJs Kelly Dusharm, ABC Wire Design,
Nelson Signs, Laban Creations, Heart of the Dove Healing Carriage
Shack Farms and others. Music was provided by Kevin Elliot, Steve
Balsamo, George Williams, Brian Elliot, Chris Little and Anthony Foti.
continued to page 7- Ks Ride

Games for Charity Study

Commission Includes
Former Area Legislators

submitted by Larry Belair

Governor Maggie Hassan has appointed two former Salem
area legislators to the newly formed Games for Charity Study
Commission. The eight-member commission was created by the
New Hampshire Legislature in 2014 when it approved HB 1630.
Former District 19 Senator Jim Rausch (R-Derry) and former State
Representative Larry Belair (D-Salem) are two of the governors
three appointees. Belair will serve as chairman of the commission.
Joining Rausch and Belair are Representative Patrick Abrami
(R-Stratham), Senator Lou DAllesandro (D-Manchester), NH Racing
and Charitable Gaming Commission Chairman Timothy Connors
and member and former colonel of the NH State Police Lynn
Presby, John Kennedy, Esq. of the Attorney Generals Office, Major
Russell Conte of the Department of Safety.
HB 1630 created the commission to undertake a comprehensive
analysis of several aspects of charitable gaming in New Hampshire.
The commission will study the revenue impact on the state,
charities in New Hampshire and those engaged in the operation
of the games. Additionally, the commission will study the current
and projected costs of oversight and enforcement costs; alternative
funding mechanisms for charitable organizations; the roles of those
working the production of the games; the prospect of limiting
growth or phasing out the games of chance for charity; and the
prospects of improving and expanding the games of chance to
enhance revenue resources for the charities.
Games of chance for charitable organizations have become
an important source of revenue for many of these groups as they
try to manage their costs and their ability to provide funds for
other needy efforts throughout New Hampshire, said Belair. As
charitable gaming, as its often called, evolves in the face of the
changing dynamics both in New Hampshire and in our region, its
important to make sure that our programs are operating properly,
are competitive and are meeting the intent of the laws, especially
with regard to the charitable intentions.
Over the next few months the commission will meet, most likely
in Concord, and the public, especially those with connections to
the benefitting charities, are encouraged to attend, Belair urged.
We want to hear from those most involved with the current
charitable games programs in order to analyze our prospects for
meeting the objectives of our mission.
Information about the Games for Charitable Games Study
Commission can be found at www.racing.nh.gov/charity-study.htm.

Robots Entering Peoples

Homes and Lives

by Bob Gibbs
At the Salem Planning Board meeting on July 28, the board
reviewed proposed amendments to the town zoning ordinances,
which will appear on the towns warrant at the next election.
Listed below are some of the changes discussed for 2016 Salem
zoning warrant articles:
Amendment #1 - Add Maximum Building Height to Town Center
District.
To see if the town will vote to adopt amendment #1, as proposed
by the planning board, to amend the Salem zoning ordinance as
follows:
Add a new Section 309-4:3.5.2 as follows:
4:3.5.1 Zoning dimensions: See Section 2:2.
Building height shall not exceed three stories up to 45 feet.
Amendment #2 - Revise Open Space Requirement in Senior
Housing Overlay District.
6:1.6.4 Open Space requirements.
This amendment would change the dimensions of private yards.
Private yards would be considered to encompass all property within
15 feet of the dwelling or building.
This amendment will also require at least 50 percent of the
required open space must be undisturbed land that remains in its
natural state.

Amendment #3 Revise Septic System Setbacks to Wetlands.

This amendment would require new or enlarged septic systems to
be no closer than 75 feet to any wetland.
Amendment #4 Revise Parking Requirements for Restaurants.
This ordinance may change the minimum number of parking spots
for restaurants.
Amendment #5 Combine In-Law and Accessory Apartment
Ordinances. This ordinance would more clearly define an In-Law
apartment.
Amendment #6 Adopt Innovation District. Ordinance would
allow for a wider range of options for new business that come into
Salem.
In other business, the board unanimously approved 7 to 0 a
request by the owners of the CFT Properties subdivision to change
property lines. This allows for the proper distance of buildings and
driveways from the property lines of 117 and 119 Millvale Street in
the subdivision.
Next, the planning board discussed a letter from the owners of
Rockingham Toyota Honda auto dealership on Broadway to locate
a 100 foot-tall flag pole displaying the American flag. The flag,
when erected, will be dedicated to the veterans of the State of New
Hampshire and the nation. The board gave unanimous approval to
this request.
continued to page 6-Zoning Ordinances

Winner Best of NH 1993-2014!

From Napoli, Italy to Salem, NH

www.thecolosseumrestaurant.com
Piano Bar Tues. & Weds. Evenings

How Italian Food Should Be!!

Gift Certificates Available

Breckenridge Plaza 264 NO. Broadway, Salem, NH 603-898-1190

Staff photos by Jay Hobson

Planning Board Reviews Proposed

Changes to Zoning Ordinances

iRobot Sr. Operations Technical Manager Michael Torname explains

the workings of robot controls to Benjamin Chouinard, 4,
at a presentation at the Kelley Library.
by Jay Hobson
Robots have been in the manufacturing process of automobiles
for years. Sparks flying as robots weld car parts together and other
robots delivering parts to assembly lines is also common.
At the Kelley Library, on July 9, iRobot Senior Manager of
Technical Operations Michael Torname gave a presentation to kids
and their parents of other things robots can do.
Robots go to places and do things that people dont want to do.
They go into buildings before law enforcement to make sure its
safe and they even vacuum the floor without falling down stairs,
Torname said.
According to its web site, the Bedford, Mass., based company
was founded in 1990 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology
roboticists with the vision of making practical robots a reality and
in 2014, iRobot generated $557 million in revenue and employed
more than 500 of the robot industrys top professionals, including
mechanical, electrical and software engineers and related support
staff.
I like it. I like how it moves, said Salem resident Peter
Marinelli, 6, of a small robot scurrying around the room at
Tornames commands.
Torname showed videos of the many functions robots can do for
the average homeowner, like cleaning gutters, vacuuming carpets,
and cleaning the bottom of the swimming pool.
continued to page 7- iRobot

Advertise in our Back-to-School Special Section starting Aug. 7th, through Sept. 4th

Contact sales@areanewsgroup.com or call 880-1516

deadline is August 4th

2 - July 31, 2015 | Salem Community Patriot

4EverFab Comes Together at Field of Dreams

a long and winding road to perform recently at
Salems Field of Dreams. The concert series at the

Field of Dreams provides free live entertainment

to families in the Salem area. The next concert

will be Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. featuring The

Salem Boyz (epic classic rock).

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

by Bob Gibbs
4EverFab, the local Beatles cover band, traveled

Courtesy photos

submitted by Salem Police Department

A Connecticut man suffered a serious injury to his leg during a motorcycle crash. At
approximately 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, Salem Police Dispatch received a call claiming two
motorcycles were operating erratically on
North Broadway. Dispatch immediately put
this information out to all on-duty officers.
At 11:58 a.m. Salem Police dispatchers
received several 9-1-1 calls about an
accident on Shadow Lake Road involving two
motorcycles. Several of the callers indicated
one of the victims had possibly severed his
foot in the crash. First responding officers
located the crash and confirmed the foot
injury. Officers also confirmed the two calls
were related.
The initial investigation indicates a 2014
Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by
George Stanley, 25, of Vernon, Conn., was traveling east on Shadow Lake and attempted to make a
left hand turn onto Harris Avenue. Stanley was unable to negotiate the turn and lost control of the
motorcycle.
Salem Fire personnel transported Stanley to Lawrence General Hospital, and he was scheduled to
be flown by a Med-flight helicopter to Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston. His condition is
unknown at this time.
The Salem Police Accident Reconstruction Team has been called in to investigate the accident.
Shadow Lake Road was closed for several hours as a result. This investigation is on-going, the no
preliminary cause to the crash can yet be released.

submitted by Karen Rigazio

Anna Rigazio, left, and Mary
Olsen both attended the MSPCA
summer camp the week of June
29. At the day camp, the girls
learned about responsible pet care
(including cleaning litter boxes,
hen houses, and horse stalls). The
girls were inspired to give back to
such a wonderful organization. On
Tuesday, July 21, Mary and Anna
topped off their morning at Barron
Summer Camp with an afternoon
of selling lemonade to help care for
the animals at Nevins Farm. They
made sure to note on their sign
that you can also adopt animals at
Nevins Farm. In total, the girls made
$50.85. On Wednesday, July 22, the
girls went to Nevins Farm to donate
their earnings. Anna and Mary thank
all of their wonderful customers for
donating to help the animals.

Courtesy photo

Fourth Graders Hold Lemonade

Stand for MSPCA/Nevins Farm

Motorcyclist Sustains Serious Leg Injury

Town Says No to Kinder Morgan

by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Selectmen have voted against the proposed plan by Kinder
Morgan to increase natural gas capacity in an existing right-of-way
through town.
A letter drafted by town staff, states concerns about changes to the
towns environment and impact on residents, will be sent to Kinder
Morgan.
It addresses the character of the town, it provides a couple of
paragraphs on the potential impact of Third World Pond and what
that represents, Town Manager Keith Hickey said. It addresses
some public safety concerns.
Kinder Morgan has proposed replacing an existing 10-inch natural
gas pipe with a 20-inch line, running parallel to a 12-inch line also
in service. The company originally planned to add a third pipe but

decided to replace one to increase capacity and stay within current

easements.
The proposal was seen by selectmen on April 29, and was met
with opposition from residents, making suggestions of alternative
routes for the line, citing safety and inconvenience concerns.
The permanent right-of-way may have to expand, Hickey said
Monday, adding construction work could also exceed the existing
easements.
Selectman Stephen Campbell questioned the accuracy of the
letter, concerned about the number of pipes and whether or not
there would be an impact outside of the right-of-way.
By going from three pipes down to two, they were going to be
able to stay within their right-of-way, Campbell said, adding he
didnt think there would be an impact on Third World Pond.

I understand peoples concerns, but I want to be accurate here,

Campbell said. I dont want to be yahoos.
Hickey said the proposal cited impacts to the wetland and noted
an expanded easement could be necessary.
In conclusion (the letter) states that the Board of Selectmen of
the Town of Salem on behalf of the residents do not support the
proposed route of the natural gas line though the town of Salem,
Hickey said. They are, however, willing to consider other more
reasonable alternatives that will have less of an impact of the
residents of the community.
The board voted to send the letter to Kinder Morgan and will
work with the company to create a more acceptable pipeline route.
Chairman James Keller will attend a Federal Energy Regulatory
Committee meeting to continue the discussion.

PRESENTS

OPEN HOUSE!

Bill Flynn Memorial

37th Annual

Every Tuesday in August 4-6pm

The Residence at Salem Woods, Leasing Office
60 Lawrence Rd, Salem, NH 03079

Monday
September 21st
Golfer Fees:
The Residence at Salem Woods is a brand new community
offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care that
combines a warm and welcoming lifestyle with modern services and
conveniences. Ideally located just minutes from downtown, with
easy access to shopping, recreation, and worship, our residents will
enjoy stress-free living and a fulfilling social life.

Founders Program
Exclusive Benefits and Rewards for early Reservations

Limited to first 30 individuals who reserve an

apartment
Best selection of apartments and locations
Special recognition at Grand Opening celebration
Please call or stop by to hear about other exclusive founder benefits

Drop by to learn more about The Residence at Salem Woods.

For more information contact Brittany McClintick

603-890-0580

Shotgun starts at 7:30 am & 1:30 pm.

The day concludes with a social hour
followed by an awards banquet.
Sponsorships for businesses and foursomes
are available on various levels.
Prizes are donated by members of the community.

$150 per golfer/ $700 per foursome

Morning Flight:
Registration 6:30-7:15am
Afternoon Flight:
Registration 12-1:15pm

Scramble Format Welcome Bag for Every Golfer Tournament Sponsor Golfer Gifts
Complimentary use of Driving Range Breakfast at 6:30 am (morning flight)
Hot Dog BBQ at 10am (afternoon flight) Tournament Banquet w/entre at 12:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Followed by Awards Ceremony Silent Auction During Tournament/Social Hour
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Golf Classic is one of the longest running tournaments
in the Merrimack Valley. If your business would like to sponsor the tournament,

Please call Denise Dolloff at the Club at

(603) 898-7709 ex 16.
Foursome slots are available and reservations
are being taken on a first come/first served basis

Visit www.salembgc.org
for a Registration Form
Presented by TechNeeds Staffing Excellence & Windham Country Club

To Benefit: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

OF GREATER SALEM

Bill Flynn Memorial

37th

Salem Community Patriot | July 31, 2015 - 3

The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Hillary Rodham Clintons July 16

Windham Visit
Hillary Rodham Clintons Windham event last
Thursday before over 500 attendees and beautiful
blue skies fulfilled all expectations for anyone hoping
to both meet her as well as ask questions about the
various platforms that shes running on for next
years presidential election. The candidate generously
remained at the backyard podium after her speech
taking questions for over an hour. But that 45-minute
speech was the raison dtre of the evening, and in that
superb, passionate oration she encapsulated everything
that she stands for to continue moving America forward
as president.
After an excellent introduction by Clinton local
campaign organizer Laura Aguilar, Hillary took the
stage to warm applause from the crowd. Her position
points included raising still-stubborn middle class
incomes, continuing the successful deficit-reduction
begun by president Barack Obama from the $1.3
trillion one inherited from George W. Bush, and
getting the nation back in surplus mode as it was at
her husband Bills handoff to Bush in 2001. Hillary
here mostly concentrated on middle-class issues
re: improving our standing-but-not-yet-running
economy, noting that higher wages is the panacea, not
having Americans work more hours, referencing Jeb
Bushs out-of-touch assertion of the week before.
One of Clintons most interesting economic aims
if elected is the encouragement of more private
corporation profit-sharing with employees, decrying
the enormous salaries and bonuses that so many CEOs
continue to reap while giving scant financial rewards
to the workforce that makes all those earnings possible.
She cited the local Demoulas phenomenon, reminding
us that last years strike proved that employees, as well
as shareholders and investors, deserve rewards from
successful companies. Her plans include more federal
dollars for scientific R&D, citing past successes like the
founding of the Internet and the mapping of the human
genome occurring in large part via research funding.
On the education front, Clinton called attention to
the current $1.2 trillion in outstanding student debt,
and that she will authorize that debt to be refinanced
with current low interest rates, instead of the onerous
ones that so many of our young college grads are now
paying off. And she cited the importance of improving
child education programs from K-12 to prepare our
youth for future success in a career world that is entirely
different from the one many of us grew up in.
Two policies that Americans can count on Hillary
protecting as president from Republican ravages are the
Affordable Care Act and preventing Social Security/
Medicare privatization. Every GOP candidate from
Bush to Trump plan to do their level best to repeal
Obamacare and throw millions of citizens off their
healthcare programs, and to at least partially financially
privatize the two most important of all American elderly
federal guarantees. We learned last decade, with our
near-total economic collapse, how disastrous it wouldve

been if Democrats hadnt earlier prevented GOP

privatization of these programs. And the last thing that
anyone wants is for our increasingly graying population
to have to check unpredictable stock reports daily to
find out if theyll be getting next months important
check in the mail.
Finally, Hillary favors instituting a constitutional
amendment to overturn SCOTUSs aberrant Citizens
United decision, and reminded us of her continuing
push for equal pay for women in all professions,
something every female employee at every level and
salary grade should be able to get behind, with the
current 77 cents they earn compared to men.
These are the issues that remain very near to the
hearts and wallets of most Americans who arent
part of the upper-2 percent. Seeing and hearing this
ultra-intelligent, visionary leader was thrilling and
illuminating to all who attended. The next 16 months
will be very interesting as she maps out her hopes and
intentions to further the America Dream to the rest of
the country.
William F. Klessens, Salem

the Alliance for Retired Americans.

What we need to ask the candidates running is what
happened to the $2.7 trillion borrowed from the Social
Security Trust Fund? Researching I found that the
Social Security surpluses enabled the George W. Bush
tax cuts. To the extent that saving did not occur, the
burden of the baby boomers was not prefunded.
Seniors of Salem, I ask you to do your homework and
make sure the candidate you are considering will expand
social security, not dissolve Medicare, and allow us to
live with dignity. Most important, make sure what they
are telling you is in fact the truth.
Still extremist politicians and Wall Street CEOs
continue to try and manufacture crises and falsely
claim that these systems are in danger. This is a
cynical attempt to try and build support for unwanted,
unneeded and risky changes to our earned benefits.
Change starts with you, please do your research, and
make the difference in Washington politics.
For more information NH Alliance for Retired
Americans go to http://nhallianceforretiredamericans.
blogspot.com.
Jane Lang, Salem

Make the Difference in

Washington Politics
I had the great privilege of attending a Legislative
Conference in Washington, DC, July 6-10 sponsored
by the Alliance for Retired Americans where I am
Executive Vice President here in New Hampshire.
We celebrated 50 years of Medicare and will soon
celebrate 80 years of Social Security.
While in Washington I had the opportunity to meet
with our Senatorial and Congressional leaders in all
Districts of NH advocating for Social Security and
Medicare. Some always having on their agenda to make
a change on SS or Medicare where they may feel its
cause our countrys deficit or being an entitlement to us.
No entitlement, we paid into this our entire working
careers. I was trying to make a point of expanding
and scraping the cap on social security ... where those
making more than $105,000 contribute their fair share
and not stop at 105 when they are making hundred
thousands more.
I am here to tell you Social Security and Medicare
are not in crisis and in fact continue to be strong.
Throughout its history Social Security has never missed
a payment, and that will continue to be the case until
2034 one year more than last years projection. The
Medicare Trust Fund is also strong, with sufficient funds
to cover its obligations until 2030, unchanged from last
year.
Our country does face a retirement crisis but
that is not due to Social Security or Medicare. Sixtytwo percent of households aged 55-64 have saved less
than one times their annual salary, not nearly enough
to sustain a family. For this reason expanding Social
Security, which can be accomplished by making sure the
top five percent of wage earners pay the same percentage
in taxes on earnings as everyone else, a top priority of

Governor Hassans Veto

higher education such as building a state of the

art Biotechnology Center at the University of
Massachusetts-Lowell campus. The economic
activity created by a cut in the business tax and
not part of an overall economic plan is a recipe
for expanding low wage , no benefit, low skill jobs
that will do little to improve living standards in
the state.
3) This budget also undermines a collective
bargaining agreement reached in good faith
between state workers and the state of New
Hampshire. Obviously the Republicans are proud
of their contempt of public employee unions. The
fact that state workers have gone multiple years
without a pay increase and have the same bills to
pay as the rest of us holds no sway with them.
4) Elimination of funding for drug treatment,
rehabilitation, and education shows either a
profound lack understanding of the seriousness of
the drug issue or callous indifference, either way it
would seem that a veto of the budget is the only
way to get their attention.
I applaud Governor Hassans principled stance on
the budget and she has my support in holding the line
against unwise and counterproductive budget cuts.
John Mosto, Salem

The veto of the Republican budget by Gov. Maggie

Hassan is an exercise in good judgement. The key
reasons for this veto include the following:
1) The Republican budget includes rescinding health
insurance availability for 40,000 New Hampshire
residents, this nothing more than an attempt to
shred the social safety net, a transparent attempt to
undermine the Affordable Care Act. The Federal
government picks up 100 percent of the cost for
Medicaid recipients for the first three years and
this level drops to 90 percent in the following
years. The Republicans are worried about New
Hampshires ability to pay the remaining 10
percent, they should be worried, in a state with
no sales tax, income tax, or other broad based
tax it is a wonder we can pay for anything. New
Hampshire is currently ranked number 6 in per
capita income in the country, hardly a poor state.
2) Reducing the business tax will blow a $90,000,000
hole in the budget. Although lowering the
business tax is laudable it must be done as part
of an overall tax reform package in order to
positively impact the New Hampshire economy.
Comparison with Massachusetts is instructive.
Our neighbors to the south have a balanced
tax structure, which is at the middle of states
in terms of overall tax burden this allows them
to return substantial funds
to local school districts for
construction, help to regular
and special education, and
testing results at the top of
all states. This balanced
approach also allow for
critical investments in

God Bless our Veterans

The other morning as I was having breakfast with
two friends, I was told a most inspiring story that cries
out to be shared.
My friends husband is a retired Air Force Colonel.
He was at work when he received a call from one of his
colleagues warning him that an American flag balloon
was attached to the antenna of his vehicle which has
Veterans plates on it. As he approached the car, he
noticed not only the balloon but a folded piece of paper
under the windshield wipers. He began reading the
note and was surprised and humbled at the verbiage:
Our debt to the Heroic men and Valiant women in
the sacrifice of our country can never be repaid. They have
earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget
their sacrifices.
Dear Veteran,
It is not much, but I give to you the smallest gesture
to acknowledge your service and show gratitude. I
am an ordinary person honoring you for service. I
also understand that I and others will ever know the
sacrifices that you and your family have made to protect
our great republic.
Pat Richardson, Salem

Jay-Mor

10 West Road, Hudson, NH

Enterprises Inc.

Granite & Fill

call for pricing

603-459-8584

One Community....

Four Levels of Care

Rehabilitation

Private suites
State-of-the-art rehab gym

203 Lowell Road, Hudson NH 030

603-882-5261

www.fairviewhealthcare.com
Memory Care Assisted
Living

Specialized programs
Open concept, feeling of home

Traditional Assisted Living

24 private suites
Worry-free living

Long Term Care

Compassionate & dedicated staff

Safe & caring environment

Fairview Healthcare is an established member

of the healthcare community since 1951.

We Are
Hometown
News.

Fairview offers a continuum

of care that is unlike any other
community in the area.

Laurel Place

AssistedLiving

Fairview Healthcare 603-882-5261

203 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH

www.fairviewhealthcare.com

4 - July 31, 2015 | Salem Community Patriot

Early Morning Crash Sends Three to Hospitals

submitted by Salem Police Department
A Merrimac, Mass., man suffered serious, nonlife threatening injuries in an early morning crash
July 24 on Main Street in Salem. At approximately
6:02 a.m. Salem Police and Fire departments
responded to a motor vehicle accident on Main
Street just west of Geremonty Drive. Upon arrival,
first responding officers discovered a three-vehicle
accident with serious bodily injury.
The initial investigation indicates a 2001 Nissan

Pathfinder being operated by Shamus Mitchell, 19,

of Merrimac, was traveling west bound on Main
Street when he crossed over the double yellow
line into oncoming traffic. Mitchell first struck
a 2008 Infiniti, operated by Adriana Lonardo,
21, of Salem, causing her vehicle to spin out.
Mitchell then continued west in the eastbound
lane and struck a 2010 Dodge Ram being driven
by William Poirier, 49, of Pelham. This second
collision caused significant damage to both

Looking to be the
Center of your World

51 Lake St, Nashua

www.joycecool.com
sales@joycecool.com

LENNOX

Stop wishing
you had Air Conditioning
TM

the crash. The investigation is ongoing to

determine the cause of the accident. Any
witnesses to the accident are encouraged to
contact the Salem Police Department at 8931911. Main Street was closed for several hours
while the TAR team worked the scene, the road is
now open.

Talking to the Animals

submitted by Salem Animal Rescue League

My name is Homer and I am eagerly
waiting for my forever home! I am a very
special boy and I would do best with an
experienced owner. I am looking to be
the only baby in your family; that means
I would prefer no children, cats, or other
dogs. I want to be the center of attention
and the subject of your love at all times.
In return, I give kisses and cuddle! I am
house-trained, I love car rides, and I know
lots of tricks too!
Come down to SARL and give me the
chance to steal your heart. Come meet
Homer and all of the dogs waiting to find a
home 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,
and Sunday, 12 to 4
p.m. SARL is always
looking for dedicated
volunteers to assist in
caring for our animals,
if interested contact
D.J. Bettencourt at
djbettencourt@sarlnh.
org.

Sales:
603-882-4244
Service:
603-889-1991

vehicles.
Mitchell suffered serious injuries in the
crash and was transported via the Salem Fire
Department to the trauma unit at Lawrence
General Hospital. Lonardo and Poirier were
both transported to the Holy Family Hospital in
Methuen, Mass. where they were treated and
released for minor injuries.
The Salem Police Technical Accident
Reconstruction Team was called in to investigate

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Little Explorers enjoy the zoo during week five of camp.
For ongoing registration for preschool call 898-7709, ext. 33 or cmckeon@salembgc.org.

Protesting Locally about Iran Nuclear Agreement

See the dentist

who sees
Michael Bubl
when he's
in NH.
David Bloom DMD

Master Restorative Dentist and TMJ/Headache

Specialist
-Top Dentist NH -5 years (2010-2014)
Staff photo by Bob Gibbs

Chat with Kristen today for details

603-893-6120
and say hello to a dazzling smile.

David Bloom, DMD

New England Dental Arts
One Manor Parkway
Salem NH, 03079

Anti-Iran nuclear agreement protesters in Salem: Karen Weinstein, Linda McGrath, Marlene Chamran,
Susan Carrol, and Ken Kowalchek

www.newengland-dental arts.com

10

by Bob Gibbs
Several local residents stood
near the intersection of Route 28
and Veterans Memorial Parkway
encouraging those who passed
by to contact their senators
and congressmen to veto the
nuclear agreement that has
recently been made with Iran.
The agreement, many in this
group believe, would endanger
the Middle East and the United
States.
A few of the protesters are
with the group, NH For Israel.
The agreement between Iran,
the United States, and other
countries has been backed by
the United Nations. Under
the rules of any international
agreement made in the name
of the United States, the U.S.
Congress has 60 days to approve
the agreement. Protester Linda
McGrath said, This should be a
non-partisan deal, that needs to
be vetoed by Congress.

Undergoing Underwater
Exploration

down No PMI

Mortgage
insurance
program.

When youre buying a home, every

dollar counts... especially those you save.
Our 10% Down, No Private Mortgage Insurance
Program, provides a lending option that eliminates
the need for private mortgage insurance saving
you money each month. You may qualify if...

You have a 10% down payment

Your loan amount is $300,000 or less
Your home is a single family or condo,
owner occupied

Kim Kelley
Vice President
Mortgage Lending
NMLS License #689888

Cyndi Carver
Assistant Vice President
Mortgage Lending
NMLS License #742619

Its as simple as that.

For more information about this or other mortgage
programs, stop by or call 603 893-3333 (Salem)
or 978 682-1010 (Methuen) to speak with
one of our Mortgage Specialists.

SALEM CO-OPERATIVE BANK

NMLSR ID# 543601

Main office: 3 South Broadway | Salem, NH | (603) 893-3333

Methuen office: 284 Merrimack Street | Methuen, MA | (978) 682-1010
Visit us online at: www.salemcoop.com
To qualify, the loan amount must be $300,000 or less. Product is available for
single family or condo, owner occupied homes only. Other restrictions may apply.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Little Explorers learn about life under the sea during its Wacky Lab class.
Call Cynthia McKeon 898-7709, ext. 33 or cmckeon@salembgc.org.

Get MORE for your Money

880-1516

Simply commit to running an ad in any of our newspapers for 6 months

and be rewarded with an additional long-running ad on our
home page for only an additional $100/mo.
880-1516

Salem Community Patriot | July 31, 2015 - 5

Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

EW Obituary
Headers
31
Friday, July 31
Local Heroes @ Kelley. This week it is
all about humans and animals working
together. Participants will meet local
beekeeper Loretta Jackson, learn about
beekeeping and taste test honey. Afterwards, they
will continue work on breaking records with a
focus on challenges involving M&Ms, oranges
and more. This program is geared for kids 10 and
up and will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Contact
Brittany Tuttle at 898-7064 or e-mail btuttle@
kelleylibrary.org.

st

Wednesdays thru August 28

The Weekly Worship Service at First
Now Congregational Church, 15 Lawrence Rd.
in Salem will be held at 7 p.m. Before
the worship service, a light supper will be
served at 6 p.m. Dress is casual (shorts, flip-flops)
and everyone is welcome.
Thursdays thru August 20
Field of Dreams is a family park and playground
located at 48 Geremonty Dr. The Field of Dreams
Summer Concert Series is scheduled Thursday
evenings (weather permitting) beginning 6:30
p.m. Concerts are free! A 50-50 raffle is held
at each concert and the monies go toward the
maintenance of the park. Bring your blanket or
chair, bug spray and prepare for a good time. For
more details, contact fieldofdreamsnh@yahoo.
com.
Field of Dreams Concert Schedule
August 6 - Salem Boyz
August 13 - Sonic Boomers
August 20 - Chris White Band

7th

Friday, August 7
The third Annual Evening of Thanks
& Giving: A Gala & Auction to benefit
homeless children and families served by

Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County

will take place Nov. 13 at the Atkinson Country
Club. We are currently seeking young performers
to showcase their talents at this event. Eligible
performers should be between the ages of 5-18,
live in one of the towns that are served by Family
Promise of Greater Rockingham County, and be
available to perform on the evening of Nov. 13.
Send a 2 minute audition video to talentsearch@
familypromisegrc.org.., or to Family Promise
Greater Rockingham County, Attn: Talent search
committee, c/o Partners in Family Wellness,
PLLC 15 Ermer Rd., suite 208 Salem, NH 03079.
Submissions should include name, address, phone
number, date of birth, and the name of one legal
guardian who is available to attend the event with
the performer. Submission deadline is today. For
more information visit familypromisegrc.org.

201 5

August

Thursday August 6
The Summer Fun comes to a close
with a visit from Jungle Jim, a wildly
entertaining showman who knows
how to have fun. Be sure to come to
this interactive and crazy show. 10 to 11 a.m.
at the Kelley Library. Contact Corrie Chiknas at
898-7064 or e-mail cchiknas@kelleylibrary.org.

6th

Obituaries
7

Friday, August 7
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors Foot Care Clinics for
individuals 60 years and older who are
unable to perform their own foot care.
Clients will receive a basic nail trimming and foot
assessment, but no treatment of corns or calluses.
Foot clinics are staffed by a Registered Nurse.
Blood pressure check and health education are
also provided. Appointments are necessary for
the foot clinics. $35/visit. For further information
or to schedule an appointment call 580-6668.
Salem Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet Way.

th

Everylifetimehasastory

Tuesday August 4
Super Hero Training School at the
th
Kelley Library. Superheroes in Training
will participate in challenges that
every Superhero may encounter. When
completed, participants will receive their
Superhero Certificate. For kids going into first
through third grades from 2 to 3 p.m. and for kids
in fourth and fifth grades from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration required. Contact Corrie Chiknas at
898-7064 or e-mail cchiknas@kelleylibrary.org.

Everylifetimehasastory
12

5
Obituaries

Starts!

2 column

Obituaries

Wednesday, August 5
Salem NH Science Fiction and Fantasy
th
Book Group at the Kelley Library from 7
to 8:30 p.m. This months title is Night
in Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny.
Copies of the book are available through the
library. New and drop in members are always
welcome. Contact Vicki Lukas at 898-7064 or
e-mail vlukas@kelleylibrary.org.

School

Wednesday August 12
th
Wednesday Lunchtime Knitters. Join
us at the Kelley Library from 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. for great conversation and great
times knitting and crocheting. New faces
always welcome. Contact Alison Baker or e-mail
abaker@kelleylibrary.org.
Kelley Librarys Non-fiction Book Club, 7
to 8:30 p.m. This months title is Behind the
Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a
Mumbai Slum by Katherine Boo. Copies of the
book are available at the library. New participants
welcome! Contact Paul Giblin at 898-7064
or e-mail pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.

p.m. This months film will be Touch of Evil

starring Orson Welles and Zsa Zsa Gabor. A
masterpiece of film noir. Contact Paul Giblin at
898-7064 or e-mail pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.
Tuesday, August 18
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors the Salem Senior Center
Diabetes Support Group. Todays
facilitator will be Brenda DeMaria, RN,
CDE. Salem Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet Way in
the Senior Center. Call (800) 540-2981 for further
information.
Saturday, October 3
Annual Fall Fair Fundraiser at
rd Salemhaven Rehab/Nursing Center, 23
Geremonty Dr., Salem, indoors from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artisans, white
elephant table, baked goods, great food, kids
scavenger hunt, face painting, live music with Bob
Baker from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Don
Smith from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Were Celebrating
our 35th Anniversary!

8th

3 column

Everylifetimehasastory
14th

Friday August 14
Movie Night at the Kelley, 6:30 to 8:45

4 column

Salem Community Patriot is an Area News Group Publication

Area Obituaries
News
Group

17 Executive Drive, Suite One, Hudson, NH, 03051

salem@areanewsgroup.com

Errors: The liability of the publisher on account of

errors in or omissions from any advertisement will in no
way exceed the amount of the charge for the space
occupied by the item in error, and then only for the first
incorrect insertion. Advertisers should notify management
within three (3) business days if any error occurs.
Deadline for all materials is due Tuesday at noon, prior
to Friday edition.
The Area News Group prints Letters to the Editor on
a space available basis, with preference to non-frequent

writers. Requests to withhold a writers name will be

honored at the discretion of the editor. Letters more than
600 words will be returned to sender.
Any article, Letter to the Editor, Thumbs, or
advertisement appearing in Area News Group papers are the
sole opinion of the writer(s) and does not necessarily reflect
the opinion of the staff or ownership of the newspaper. We
reserve the right to edit or refuse ads, articles, or letters
deemed to be in bad taste.

Editor in Chief: Len Lathrop

Everylifetimehasastory

Advertising Sales Representatives:

Michael Falzone Sandy Russo

880-1516 Fax: 879-9707

Published by Michael Elizabeth & Moore, Limited

Your Salem Community Patriot is delivered every-other week to every home and business in Salem. If you do not receive your paper please let our office know at 880-1516

5 colu

areanewsgroup.com

Obituaries

Everylifetimehasastory

Adela M. (Wistejunas) Wilkalis

Adela M. (Wistejunas) Wilkalis, 91, of
Salem, died July 17, 2015, at her home.
Adela was born and educated in
Cambridge, Mass., and was the daughter
of the late Frances (Paulauskas) and
Walter Wistejunas.
She graduated from Cambridge Latin
High School. She lived next door to
her future husband, John, from the age
of three. They were married after John
returned home from World War II. They lived in Cambridge
until 1958 when they moved to Salem. She retired from
the cafeteria at St. Joseph School in Salem, was a member
of the former Salem Court of the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas, and was a long-time parishioner at St. Josephs
Parish.
Adela loved to go to the beach and the Lakes Region
of New Hampshire and camping. She loved to dance,
especially the Polka. She took bus trips with her friends
and daughter. She was always the happiest when she was
with her children, grandchildren, and great-

Louis J. Baillargeon
Louis J. Baillargeon, 92, of
Salem, died July 16, 2015,
at Pleasant Valley Nursing
Home, Derry. He was born
and educated in Methuen,
Mass. He was a resident of
Salem since 1984, formerly of
Lawrence, Mass.
Louis was a painter for
Raytheon Corp. in West
Andover, Mass. He also
owned and operated 3L
Antiques in Lawrence. He
was a US Army veteran,
who served his country during World War II.
Louis was a member of St. Matthew Church
in Windham. He loved antiques, yard sales,
playing cards and wintering in Fort Myers, Fla.
He was predeceased by his sons, Kenneth and
Michael Baillargeon.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years,
Lucille (Gaumond) Baillargeon of Salem;
daughters, Jackie and her husband John Cronin
of Windham, and Karen Baillargeon of Salem;
brother, Emile Baillargeon of Massachusetts;
six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass was celebrated July 25 at St.
Matthew Parish, Windham. Burial in Pine Grove
Cemetery in Salem will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Make A Wish Foundation of NH, 814 Elm
St., Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101.
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.

grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, John A. Wilkalis, in
2013.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, John J.
Wilkalis of Salem; her daughter, Adele C. Boeske of Derry;
three grandchildren, Steven and his wife Jodi Boeske of
Chester, Kristy Wilkalis of Florida, and Jeff Wilkalis of
Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Nathan,
Katelyn, Paul and Christopher; and several nieces and
nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated July 22 at St. Joseph
Parish, 40 Main St., Salem, followed by burial in Pine
Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Memorial contributions in Adelas name may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Dr., No. 110,
Bedford, NH, 03110, the NH Food Bank (www.NH Food
Bank.org) or to the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL
Dr., Salem, NH 03079.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please
view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

DOUGLAS & JOHNSON

FUNERAL HOME, INC.
& Cremation Services

Marion J. (Rousseau) Shekola

Marion J. (Rousseau) Shekola, 91, of Salem, died July 27, 2015,
at Nevins Nursing Home in Methuen, Mass. Marion grew up in
Methuen, the daughter of the late Mary (Gagne) and Joseph Rousseau.
She served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Marion was
a member of Mary Queen of Peace Church where she was a member
of the Womens Group and a member of the Red Hat Society. She
enjoyed taking trips with the Ingram Senior Center in Salem.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Michael
Shekola of Salem; her daughter, Sharon and her husband Romeo Lim
of Springfield, Va.; her granddaughter, Marissa Lim; and many nieces
and nephews.
A funeral Mass was celebrated July 30 at Mary Queen of Peace
Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem, followed by burial in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Salem.
Arrangements were under the care of the 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.

Dont
be
big b fooled b
the R ox stores y
,
EAL
are h DEALS
ere!

www.tsrhockey.com

The Premier Hockey and Lacrosse Retailer

in New England

214 Main Street, Salem, NH

(603)898-8848

TH

REAL DEAL

www.douglasandjohnson.com
Susan Douglas Hopkins Robert S. Carrier
J.Tyler Douglas
James L. Johnson(1959 - 2008)

p
ShoAL...
C
O
L
TSR

Sho

TENT SALE
JULY 30th - AUGUST 2nd
5 KELLY RD, SALEM

IN TAX FREE NEW HAMPSHIRE

SALE HOURS: Th & Fr 10a - 7p | Sat 9a - 5p | Sun 10a - 2p

CLOSEOUT DEALS under the tent

PROTECTIVE | STICKS | APPAREL | SKATES
PLUS 10% OFF REGULAR PRICES STOREWIDE

MAP applies

www.tsrhockey.com

Salem Community Patriot | July 31, 2015 - 6

Scoops got your

Classieds!

Classified Ad Rates: 1 week: $10.00 for 20 words or less. 4 weeks: $37.00 for 20 words or less. Additional words: .10 per word per week. (Maximum of 60 words). Lost and Found and
Free Bee ads run for one week at no charge. Deadline for placement is Tuesday at noon of the week you would like the ad to run. You may pay by cash, check (made out to Area News Group),
or credit card (Master Card or Visa, name, address, phone & card info. required) no refunds. Ads paid by credit card can be faxed to 603-879-9707 or e-mailed to classifieds@areanewsgroup.com.
All other ads can be mailed or delivered to: Salem Community Patriot, 17 Executive Drive, Suite One, Hudson, NH 03051. Call 603-880-1516 for more information.
Buyer Be Aware: The Area News Group supplies advertising space in good faith for our customers. However, occasionally an advertiser will require up front investment from the consumer.
We do not endorse or guarantee these or any advertisers claim. We encourage you to be a good consumer and do your homework before you invest/purchase any products or goods.

HOUSE & OFFICE

CLEANING
Free Estimates - References
Residential & Commercial
Window Cleaning.
Attention to detail,
very reliable.
Call Margarete,
603-305-3426.

FOR SALE
HOTTUB. BRAND NEW.
6 Person, 40 Jets. Cover, Full
Warranty, Never Installed.
Cost $8000, Sacrifice $3800.
Call 235-5210. 8/14/15

POOL TABLE FOR SALE,

Good Condition, Asking
$250, Please Call 603-8930757. 8/14/15

HELP WANTED
LIFE HOUSEKEEPER, 2
hours first week, 4 hours 2nd
week, must be dependable,
peaceful home environment.
Please Call 603-893-4376.
9/11/15

PART/POSSIBLY FULL
TIME Personal Assistant.
Must know/want to learn
about Farming. Must have
own car and be responsible.
Please call 889-4744. 7/17/15

Middlesex

Painting
& Wallpaper

BBB Accredited A+ Rating!

Walls & Ceilings Repaired,
Light Carpentry, Great Rates!

1 COLLINS BROS.
PAINTING: Interior &
Exterior;
Top
quality
work;
Yard
Spice
Organic
Affordable; Fully insured;
Free estimates; Excellent refs.
603-886-0668. 7/31/15

AAAA SPRING YARD

CLEANUPS, Attics &
basement clean out with
removal. Odd jobs a specialty.
Call Travis Peters 603-9432908. 7/31/15

THE FRUGAL HANDY

MAN. To Do Lists. Decks
repaired, Regular Home
Maintenance. Any Home
Project, Small Jobs a Specialty,
Affordable Quality.
Thanks for Calling John @
603-275-9657. 7/31/15

A TO Z DANIELS
HAND-D-MAN: Specializing
in jobs too small for
remodelers or contractors.
Husband to-do list. Big +
small, inside and outside.
Yard work, spring clean-ups.
Replacement door + windows.
Painting inside + outside.
Fully insured. Dan, 603-3656470. 7/31/15
ALL PHASES OF
REMODELING AND
HOME REPAIRS.
Carpentry/painting/
flooring. Bathrooms - from
faucet replacements to
full renovations. All work
performed by owner,
Thomas Jablonski. 27+ years
experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 8/21/15
DAVES HANDYMAN
SERVICES: Interior painting,
windows, doors, decks,
basements, and general home
repairs. Licensed and insured.
Free estimates. References
available. 603-486-1310. 7/17/15

30 Years of Service

603-401-4021

chrispoole123@yahoo.com

FULL SERVICE
REMODELING: Licensed,
insured, registered. Repairs/
additions. Roofing/Siding. 30
years experience. Formerly with
This Old House. Competitive
pricing. Call Walter at Sloan
Construction, 603-661-6527.
7/31/15

ELECTRICAL WIRING,
Insured Master Electrician.
Fair prices, Fast response and
Free estimates. Call Dana
at 603-880-3768/ 603-7599876. 8/14/15
*JACOBS
CONSTRUCTION*
Additions, decks, screened
porches, basements, interior
trim work, etc. Licensed
and insured. Over 25 years
experience. We accept
MC, Visa, Discover. Call
Joe 603-635-9953. www.

jacobsconstructionllc.com. 7/31/15

JCS CUSTOM PAINTING:

Commercial/Residential,
Interior/Exterior, Free
Estimates. No job too
small. All work guaranteed.
Reasonable rates. 603-4388744. 7/31/15

JOES HANDYMAN
SERVICE/
CONSTRUCTION I
do what he wont. No job
too small. Fully insured. All
around home repair and
maintenance. Bathroom
remodeling, decks, doors,
windows, light plumbing,
electrical, indoor and outdoor
painting. Call (cell) 603-6708151, 603-893-8337. 7/31/15
KME PAINTING LLC.
Why remodel? Painting is
quicker, cleaner and better
bang for the buck. Interior,
exterior, home improvement.
Quality work at a fair price.
Fully insured, call for a free
estimate. 603-759-5680. 7/31/15

LANDSCAPING
AAA LANDSCAPING: Lawn
Mowing Most Lawns $30-$50.
Spring Clean Ups Starting
At $175, Mulch Installation,
Walkways, Patios, Retaining
Walls, Fully Insured, Free
Estimates. Call 603-759-4591
or Check Out Our Website at
www.JasonsAAALandscaping.
com. 7/31/15
Advanced Landscape & Design
Best Rates On

Irrigation Systems

Yard SpiceRENTALS/
Organic
DUMPSTER
DEMOLITION/CLEAN
OUT SERVICES

LANDSCAPING
Complete

Property Maintenance

SpringCleanup10%OFF
Thatching Power Raking
Landscape Design
Walkways, Walls & Patios
Trees Mulch Shrubs
Loaming Hydro Seeding
Irrigation Tree Removal
Weekly Mowing
Office: 603-883-1028
Cell: 603-490-7757
Call Gary

Complete Landscape Provider

Free Fertilization with

Mowing Contract
Well meet or beat any
competitors prices by 10%!

603-635-1378

JUNK REMOVAL
ALL ABOUT JUNK
REMOVAL. Call Us For All
Your Junk Removal Needs.
We Take It All. 10% Off for
Seniors and Veterans. Call
John, 603-889-7173, 978758-8371 7/31/15

SERVICES

Pelham, NH

FULLY INSURED

NEED YARD WORK

DONE? Small tree cutting/
trimming, bush trimming,
brush clearing, leaf blowing.
Call Steve 603-235-4014. 8/7/15

www.AHandyCo.com

ANDSCA
NE L
P
G
A 603-765-0941 IN

KITCHEN CABINETS.
CINNAMON MAPLE. All
solid wood. Dovetail. Particle
board, never installed. Can
add or subtract to fit kitchen.
Cost $6500. Sell $2500. Call
603.427.2001. 8/14/15

HOME
IMPROVEMENT

CLEANING

Check Out Our Website:

www.GagneLandscaping.com

Irrigation System Installs,

Repairs & Maintenance
Spring and Fall Cleanups
Weekly mowings, mulching
Plantings, New lawn Installs
Walkways, Patios, Retaining
Walls, Decorative Walls

JOES LANDSCAPING &

LAWN SERVICE: Mowings
starting at $35.00. Trees/
bush/shrubs - trimming,
pruning, removal. Spring/Fall
cleanups. Full tree service.
Call for a free estimate. 603401-3255. 11/30/15

We can provide dumpsters

for your own use or can
FREE THATCHING WITH
provide labor and equipment
SIGN UP FOR
to aid in your demolition,
SEASONAL MOWINGS
NEIGHBORHOOD DISCOUNTS
cleanout, cleanup of your
Lawn & Garden
HAVE A FRIEND THAT
property. Construction debris,
NEEDS
A
WALKWAY?
brush, trash, recyclables,
Lawn Mowing
YOU GET A CHECK FOR $50
appliances, furniture, you name it,
Spring Clean-up
Free Estimates, Fully Insured
we'll take it.Area
Fully insured,
fast, Group accepts MasterCard and Visa
News
Aeration
Give Us A Call For All
courteous, reliable service.
Your Landscaping Needs
for
payment
on
all
types
of
advertising.
No
minimum
www.yardspice.com
Call anytime for a free estimate
or prompt delivery.
595-8813

Yard Spice

Call Gagne's
603-765-0941

Place Your Classified Ad by Calling 880-1516

Zoning Ordinances- continued from front page

Area News Group

accepts MasterCard,
Visa & Discover

PETS
PROFESSIONAL PET
SITTING Etc., 603-8888088, www.profpetsit.com,
daily dog walking/vacation
pet care. Solving your pet
care needs since 1990. 7/31/15

for payment on all

types of advertising.

No minimum.

Area News Group

REFLECTIONS HAIR
CARE: Complete perm,
$50.00; Colors, $45.00; Cut
and style, $18.00. Over 30
years experience. Call for
appointment, 603-893-0377.
7/31/15

IN-TUNE PIANO Services,

Certified Piano Technician.
Tuning, Repair, Regulation,
Appraisals, Rebuilding. 603429-6368.
randy@intunepiano.
com, www.
in-tunepiano.com. 7/31/15
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL
FARMS while eating healthy!
Taking orders for whole or
half pigs for fall market.
Chickens available for your
freezer late August. Turkeys
ready for Thanksgiving.
Email us for a price sheet and
order form. homestead.acres.
farm@gmail.com. Located in
Hudson, NH. 7/31/15
MUSIC LESSONS,
EXPERIENCED TEACHER.
Piano - Voice - Strings Winds. All Ages - Best Price.
whenthemusicmatters@
hotmail.com. 9/11/15

TREE SERVICES
BOUTIN TREE REMOVAL.
Specializing in hazardous
tree removal. Fully insured.
Free estimates and firewood
for sale. Call Daryl at
603-321-8768. www.
boutintreeremoval.com. 8/21/15
HIGH VIEW TREE
SERVICE: Fully insured, free
estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service. Call Brownie,
603-546-3079. 7/31/15

accepts MasterCard, Visa & Discover

repaired.
of the carport would
The current Rockingham Park sign on South Broadway.
impact the view of the
Salem Planning Board Chairman Edward Declerc brought up the
The approximate entrance to the proposed five-acre Salem Ford
neighbors. A question
area of the property that has been fenced in for use as a recess area.
for payment on all types of advertising.
Mr. Declerc believes that this area is not an adequate play area and
of the new location
Nomapped
minimum.
suggested to the school that they look to improve this situation. The
being
as a
wetland was discussed,
board approved of the plan by a vote of 7-0 with conditions.
There was a preliminary hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 11
with a written study
being introduced
Central St. A proposal was presented to the board to subdivide a fiveindicating the area was
acre parcel that is located on the 50-acre parcel that was recently
subdivided from the Rockingham Venture property. The five-acre
not a wetland. The
parcel proposed is at the southerly end of the 50-acre parcel. This
board approved the
parcel was previously a part of the Rockingham Park Race Track and
move by a vote of 7-0
is located along South Broadway across from the entrance to the
with conditions.
Birches Academy,
Salem Post Office and the Weathervane Restaurant.
It was stated that the property is to be developed as an auto
a charter school on
South Broadway,
dealership. The Ford dealership that is currently in Salem would be
moving its Ford dealership to this property.
requested approval to expand to 3,800 square feet on the first floor
for a kindergarten. Discussion by the board and the petitioner
The board had questions regarding the location and number of
Back on July 14 at the previous planning board meeting:
focused
mostly
on
the
parking
situation
on
the
property.
The
school
entrances
onto the property, the change of traffic lights in this area
The owners of the Hyrize Holdings subdivision on North Main
representative
stated
that
parking
is
within
the
town
requirements
and
the
issue
of the driveways crossing over the rail trail.
Street requested a waiver that requires that property lines be at right
The board voted to approve the plan with conditions by a vote of
and that the children being dropped off and picked up at various
angles to the street line. The waiver was granted by a vote of 7-0
7-0.
times of the day and that the parking would not be an issue.
with conditions.
Salem
Planning
Director
Ross
Moldoff
stated
the
fi
re
department
Kurt Meisner, with the Meisner Brem Corporation, representing
The developers of the 10 Braemoor Woods site plan requested
has approved the plan, although it is concerned about the condition
DHB Homes, LLC, requested a lot line adjustment that is partially
moving a previously approved carport to an alternate location on
of the fire lane in the rear of the building. It was stated by the
on lot 7917 that is owned by Mr. Blodgett of 70 Lawrence Rd. The
the property. The reason for the move was that the original location
plan is a part of a larger plan for the development of over-55 housing
schools representative that this area was in the process of being
along this area of Lawrence Road. This request is to swap property
and to change existing property lines.
The approved the plan with conditions by a 7-0 vote.
For more information regarding the Salem Planning Board go to
the town website at www.townofsalemnh.org/planning-board.
A short discussion,
by the board, regarding
an ordinance pertaining
to the raising of
chickens within the
town showed a wide
range of opinions. Ms.
Lang stated that this is a
trend among people that
want more local eggs
and chickens, while Mr.
Keller stated that the
last thing he wants is to
hear chickens from his
neighbors yards. This
is sure to be a topic of
discussion in the future.

Do You Have the Right Plan?

LIFE - HEALTH - MEDICARE

KAARCHER

Great Yards Start Here.

Insurance Solutions Provided

Karen A. Archer

Independent Licensed Agent

Londonderry, NH

603-553-9040
877-728-9593
KAArcher@comcast.net

Call

Life / Health / Dental / Long Term Care / Medicare / Disability

Screened Loam, Round Stone, Sand, Gravel, Bark Mulch

Pick up or Delivery

Collins
Dentistry
for
Children
At Collins Dentistry for Children we
believe in prevention and early treatment

Bringing Light into the Darkness!

OPEN DAILY FREE PARKING!

ComprehensivePreventive&RestorativeCare
inaKidFriendlyEnvironment
Saturday Appointments Emergency Appointments
Digital X-Rays Nitrous Oxide Available Hospital Dentistry

Family Owned
Business

QR

100 Bridge St. Pelham, NH 635-1166

w as
As lo onth
m
/
$63

ce
rvi tors
e
S
a
We ener arly
e
G
y
All 245
$

603-458-2808

Financing Available

www.CollinsDentistry.com
Find
Us On
Facebook

898-2236

Find discount coupons at participating McDonalds, Market Basket, Tedeschi

Food Shops and Rite Aid locations while supplies last. See canobie.com.

24 Hour Emergency Service

7 Days a Week

ELECTRICAL SERVICES
www.generatorsplusne.com

Salem Community Patriot | July 31, 2015 - 7

Thumbs Up?

Thumbs Down?

Comments expressed in this column are the sole views of those callers and do not reflect the views of the Salem Community Patriot or its advertisers. Town and school officials encourage
readers to seek out assistance directly to resolve any problems or issues. The Salem Community Patriot editorial staff holds the right to refuse any comment deemed inappropriate.

Thumbs down. People that walk dogs bring

something to pick up after your dog does its
business just to leave it where the dog goes shows
that you are either stupid, lazy, or just plain
ignorant or maybe all three for not picking up and
being a responsible pet owner.
Thumbs down. Town of Salem Main Street
intersection work at South Policy/North Policy
Street, Pelham Road intersection - that work
should have been scheduled for nighttime work
with the amount of traffic that goes through that
intersection during the day and the amount of
cops needed to direct traffic it
would probably cost the same
or less to do at night because
you could have closed the
majority of the intersection for
work crews to work plus some
of these cops directing traffic do
not seem to be to swift.
Thumbs down. Landscapers
pulling these long landscaping
trailers - before you cut people
off turning down streets
dont forget you are pulling a
trailer. Some of you drive like
meatheads and I understand you
are out making money but if
you are involved in an accident
because you get hit by someone
you cut off is it worth the risk.
Think about it!

and Secretary of State and Congress support the

deliberate killing of our military?
Thumbs down. Jimmy Keller will tell you
he has been a Board of Director, Managing
Partner, CEO, COO, what a resume he has and
he certainly does not withhold telling you about
it. Escaping him, in his own mind of course,
is that leadership is an entirely different thing.
Leadership is lacking at the Board of Selectman
and it shows at every meeting he has presided
over. The Board of Selectmen needs a leader and
it is not Jimmy Keller.

Voted #8 in WMUR-TV
viewer choice for
Best Country Store
in New Hampshire!

25% off

Sat 10 - 5
Sun 10-4
Mon - Fri
11 - 5

one regular priced item.

Some restrictions apply. Coupon must be
presented at purchase, one coupon per
person, vaild until 8/31/2015
Like us on

For A Chance To Win

www.BlackMooseCountryStore.com
A Gift Certificate!
Cobbetts Pond Plaza, 4 Cobbetts Pond Rd, Windham, NH

Thumbs down to Jeb Bush

who criticized President Obama for using big
syllable words. Excuse me ... Just because Jeb
cant understand President Obama - the rest of us
with 12th grade educations understand him very
well!
Thumbs down. Glad to read that this Mr.
Klessens has completed his assessment of
parroting what all the Democrats and the liberal
media want us to believe about the fictitious
recovering economy. Exactly the same tactics
the Nazis and the Communists used to try and
convince the people that everything is just
wonderful. The facts are, Mr. Klessens, we still
have almost 48 million people on food stamps, 92
million people unemployed or drastically underemployed and a real unemployment number
(U6) of over 12 percent. With these facts and
numbers it is nonsense to think the economy is
recovering. Another important fact is Obama and
his administration has lied from day one about
everything.

Thumbs up to Donald Trump for personifying

the average Republican. His take on Mexicans
(immigration), McCain (veterans), womens rights,
Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare - all
engage to his Republican base. The polls suggest
that people love him. Can you imagine what
the country would be like if he were president?
Immigrants vilified, veterans defamed, womens
rights taken away, Social Security gone, Medicare
and Obamacare gone, and the 1 percent running
the country. Yes, Donald personifies the average
Republican!
Thumbs up. So if Officer Morin has no legal
qualifications to explain the new Hands Free
Statute that just went into effect, how is it he can
pull someone over for breaking a code? Isnt he
making legal determinations every day on the
job? And its not to single him out. Are all cops
making legal determinations without a license to
do so? How is this possible? Are they not town
employees, or are they subcontractors?

Save $20 on Oil Burner Tune-Ups

GAS

Tune-up your furnace or boiler NOW

and SAVE on next winters fuel bills

OIL

WE WORK ON ALL TYPES OF HEATING EQUIPMENT!

Dave Chadwick Home Heating Services

SERVICE REPAIR INSTALLATION 24 HOURS/7 DAYS
27+ years of experience - Fully Insured

High Efficiency Hot Water Boilers , Furnaces & Water Heaters

603-635-2012

Senior Discounts

All Brands
Available

Thumbs up. Salem DPW,

great job on the DPW yard, it
looks wicked awesome. Keep
up the good work.
Thumbs up John Manning. I
am impressed with his services
on the zoning board, I wish
he was chairman, I think hes
earned that, and I think hes
doing a great job with this
community.

603-204-8581

Thumbs down. OK, to save time here are my

thumbs down for the week all together. Thumbs
down to 1) the SHS band for practicing while
there was a great Jazz band performing at the
Field of Dreams. 2) to the Lancaster School
for not being considerate enough to shut off its
outside class bells while school is out. 3) And
finally to all those who are throwing trashing
alongside our roadways. The trash is ridiculous.
Thumbs down. If the New Hampshire
Democrats in Congress (Kuster) and the Senate
(Shaheen) support this Iran deal they will all
have American blood on their hands. These two
Democrats go along with whatever Obama wants
and demands. This most insane deal gives Iran
everything. Most devastating about this deal is
lifting sanctions on Irans Quds force which has
been responsible for thousands of Americans
brutal deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan. This deal
will give Irans Quds force billions of dollars to
continue their savage killing of our men and
women in uniform. Why would any President

Thumbs up/Thumbs down.

Ive been a resident for 50 years,
and Ive noticed that Salem has a habit of picking
up cast-off from other political parties, candidates
are playing officers. We have a few and they do
disastrous harm to us. The other thing is we have
representatives from the state theyre selected
on what groups they belong to, what volunteer
groups and whatever. And we have a lot of that.
We have a ton of RHINOS, Republicans in name
only, they get in there, nod their
head up and down, pat you on
the back and then leave you
stuck with decisions that people
dont want, by the time you
complain about them theyre
long gone. In this case Im sorry
to say they stay on.
Thumbs down to all the
people who drive on Cross Street
in Salem like its a drag race. All
you have to do is drive down it
and see all the burnout marks
in the street. Unfortunately, I

Staff photos by Jay Hobson

iRobot- continued from page 1

These are things that make life easier
for homeowners, but robots also keep
people safe by using cameras and grasping
attachments that mean the robot can go into
areas before people, so that its safe for them
before they go in, Torname said.
After his short presentation Torname gave
some of the children there an opportunity to
control the robots.
Mateo Caro, 10, was engrossed with the
joystick as he maneuvered a small robot
around the room.
I want to be a robotics engineer, Caro
said.
Robots have been in the realm of
manufacturing and used by NASA for years.
Every space probe is basically a robot and
now, it seems they are coming to peoples
homes.
iRobot Sr. Operations Technical Manager Michael
Torname shows his audience a tall robot equipped
with a camera and grasping arm that enters
buildings and dangerous situations ahead of law
enforcement ocers to keep them safe.

RESIDENTIAL

predict a casualty will happen in the near future if

this keeps up. Remember it is 30 mph not 60 or
70.

be questioned. Trump is the kind of fighter we

need to save the US from Kelly Ayottes pandering
to Israel and Saudi kings.

Thumbs down to the Salem DPW for not

fixing the sunken manhole covers on Route 28,
Lawrence Road and other roads. The manhole
covers are so low that you get a serious jolt
when you drive over them. Very dangerous
for motorcycles. What are they waiting for, an
accident?

Thumbs up to the elderly woman who

challenged the latest Bush at Durham. Bush, with
the other clowns in the Republican limo line, is
out to take social security and Medicare away
from hundreds of millions of Americans so that his
cronies can cash in on perpetual wars and flights
of fancy to Mars. The US needs social security
and other entitlements to make sure that all the
entitlements of this country are not hogged by the
republicans masters.

Thumbs down to the parent at the recreational

volleyball game at the B&G Club who got upset
about me saving a seat for my wife and daughter
who hadnt arrived yet. That
seat was for my legally blind
Customer Friendly Storage, Right at Salems Border!
daughter who wanted the best
possibility of seeing her sister
playing on the court and there
Small Enough to Know You Large Enough to Help You
were plenty of other seats
Convenient location All ground level units
We aarree
available; you are a class act.
Gated access Well lit at night
p!
lp
el
e
H
to
e
er
re
He
Surveillance cameras on property
Thumbs down. Now that
www.selfstoragemethuen.com
budget season is upon us watch
the big trick selectmen try to
pull over the town heads. The
default budget will be higher
than the proposed budget.
255 Hampstead St., Methuen, Ma 978-682-9800
What a joke to do such a
thing. Skullduggery is action.
Chairman Keller, cut the baloney budget tricks
Thumbs down to the T-Ave. Chain Saw Man.
and treat the voters with respect. You too, Hickey.
This is year three. He is now having huge logs
The default budget should the same as the last
brought in to chainsaw ... Every Saturday, Sunday
years or lower, end of story.
and sometimes on weeknights. Hours on end.
Sometimes he has the barking dog with him.
Thumbs up to Caitlyn Jenner breaking new
Why cant people have consideration for their
ground. Now lots of men can dress as women
neighbors? No one in the area can enjoy being
and hang out in the ladies room. Paybacks a
outside with that chainsaw going for hours on
witch for the politically correct, isnt it?
end. Move to Maine!

All American Self Storage

Thumbs down. Another day, another senseless

mass shooting by another crazy man taking
out his hatred and other issues on whatever
innocent bystanders happen to be in his path.
America averages over 30,000 gun-related
deaths annually, including homicides, suicides
and accidents. But due to the NRA-cowed (and
financed) Republicans in Congress, commonsense statutes including performing background
checks on prospective gun owners and prohibiting
dangerous people from owning these weapons
seem to be beyond Washington, D.C.s vision.
Nobody is trying to disarm gun-owners and
hunters the only change that a thinking citizen
wants is some checks and balances preventing the
many ticking time bombs out there from creating
still more tragic statistics.
Thumbs down to Joe Sweeney: Actually it
should be dumbs up for young Mr. Sweeney. I
often see letters in the Patriot with his disregard
for fact and so devoid of logic. To read Sweeney
requires blind belief in the observations of a child
with no experience and a smattering of useless
ideology. To pass an austerity budget makes no
logical sense. Austerity has been proved wrong
in several republican states and countries like
Greece practicing Sweeneys austerity. Sweeney
has joined the ranks of Weimar and Brooks. The
masters must be happy with Joe. See the world,
join the Army.
Thumbs up to Donald Trump. The demented
Tea Party wind machine is working overtime to
dump Trump. The Donalds observations about
POW McCain are spot on. McCain should have
been court marshaled for signing documents that
aided the Viet Cong. Trump is correct to standing
up against our idolaters of perpetual war. US
pointless bombing for Saudis and Israel in places
that are no threat to the common defense must

40 Lowell Rd
Unit 7
Salem, NH

Thomas Buja
365-9927 ( c e l l )
952-4876 (office)

COMMERCIAL

SALES SERVICE INSTALLATIONS

www.tmbelectric.com

Ks Ride continued from page 1

Thumbs down to the family on who has all

summer rented a large, orange roll off dumpster
for their household trash. Apparently they have
no sense of smell, but believe me, their neighbors
do. How hard is it to go a mile or two to get rid
of your garbage at the transfer station or hire a
service to pick it up?
Thumbs up to the Centerpoint Community
Church for another amazing Vacation Bible
School. The kids had so much fun and did not
want it to end. Every year the effort of everyone
involved results in our children learning about
Gods love and how they fit into his big picture.
The kids absorb all the energy you put out and
bring it home to share. Thank you so much for
enriching the lives of the kids and providing this
much needed service to our community. With all
the demands on our time these days, I am grateful
you found time to do this for my child and I hope
to follow your lead and make more time for the
church and for my faith.
Thumbs up to Mr. Donald Trump for carrying
the backbone for speaking the truth about
Americas society that was built on God, family
values, and work ethic. But with this present
regime, it is built on empty Christians, welfare
state, and no values for family or the law. Millions
of American people are looking forward to
November 2016 when we the people will be
proud to be American again and proud to have
you as our President.
Thumbs down to the person complaining
about Salem not having a 4th of July Parade. You
take the time to complain but you dont step up to
volunteer and make it happen. The silly Holiday
Parade you refer to is run by volunteers and the
money comes from donations and advertising
from local businesses. It is not a town-run event.
The Holiday Parade was saved a few years ago by
people who chose to make a difference instead of
complaining. You may want to give it a try.
Thank you for your submissions. All comments, thumbs
up or down, are anonymous and not written by the
Salem Community Patriot sta. Thumbs comments
can be sent via telephone, 880-1516 or emailed to us at
thumbs@areanewsgroup.com. When submitting a Thumbs
comment, please specify that you would like it printed
in the Salem Community Patriot. During the election
campaign, no comments will be allowed that are direct
endorsements or censure of candidates on the thumbs page.
No names are necessary. Please keep negative comments to
the issue. Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.
Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Some of the donations included a $500 gift certificate to

McKinnons, which was donated by a member of the Elks club. Tim
and Jan Ronowska
140-pound
roasting pig for a
roast. The pig was
roasted in a roaster
donated by Denis
Bovier and Dave
Sharp.
The event
certainly made
one little girl very
happy, if only for
the day.
For more
information or
to donate to this
cause you can go
to the Ks Ride for
the Cure website
at http://www.
ksrideforcure.org
Chris Elliot singing

Four-year-old Leah Tokanel enjoys the animal petting area.

8 - July 31, 2015

Salem PatriotSports
Monarchs Ink Initial Four to 2015-16 Roster

submitted by Mackenzie Fraser

The Manchester Monarchs announced Monday the signings of
Dennis Brown, Matt White, Gasper Kopitar and Troy Power for the
2015-16 season, the Monarchs inaugural season in the East Coast
Hockey League and 15th season in Manchester.
All of these guys were key individual contributors to their
respective teams last season and I expect the same moving forward
here in Manchester, said Head Coach Richard Seeley. Dennis,
Matt and Gasper were influential in success of the Ontario Reign
last season and Troy was a standout at UMass. I have spoken
individually with each of them and they have all echoed the same
sentiment and are excited to be Monarchs.
Dennis Brown, the 25-year-old defenseman (born July 28, 1989) is
a 5 foot 11 inch, 185-pound native of Cypress, Calif., who appeared
in 47 regular season games for the Ontario Reign last year. He
registered 15 points (1g, 14a), 30 PIMs and a plus-15 rating in his
first full ECHL season. Brown played in 12 ECHL playoff games for
the Reign, assisting on six goals.
Before turning pro, Brown played four years of collegiate hockey
at Western Michigan University, totaling 65 points (8g, 57a) and

109 PIMs. Brown helped WMU to the 2011-12 Central Collegiate

Hockey Association Championship, beating Miami of Ohio and
Michigan on their way to the title.
Forward Matt White is a 5-10, 185-pound left shot, who ranked
second in goals on the Ontario Reign last season, tallying 28 and
third in points with 60 (28g, 32a) in 68 games. He led the Reign
with 10 goals in the Kelly Cup playoffs. White finished the 2014-15
season fourth in plus/minus within the ECHL with a plus-40 rating.
The 25-year-old native of Whittier, Calif., played a total of two
seasons with the Reign, totaling 117 points (50g, 67a) in 139 career
games, adding 10 goals and nine assists in 23 career ECHL playoff
games.
White was honored with the Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of
the Week Award for March 30-April 5, when he scored five goals
and added two assists over the span of three games.
Before turning pro, White spent three years at the University of
Nebraska-Omaha, playing in 114 games, totaling 47 goals and 52
assists for 99 points, recording 32 PIMs.
Forward Gasper Kopitar (6-0/194) tallied 25 points (11g, 14a)
in 41 games with the Ontario Reign last season and recorded two

assists in 19 games during in the 2014-15 ECHL playoffs.

The Jesenice, Slovenia native played 12 games in the WHL with
the Portland Winterhawks, two years in the USHL with the Des
Moines Buccaneers, and two seasons with Mora IK in Sweden before
being signed with Ontario for the 2013-14 season. Kopitar has 45
career points in the ECHL, netting 19 goals and 26 assists.
Troy Power (5-11/185) played five seasons in his career at the
University of Massachusetts and was just the ninth two-year captain
in program history. He appeared in 122 career games and logged 20
goals and 30 assists for 50 career points.
The Camarillo, Calif., native, saw action in 31 games in his final
year with the Minutemen and tallied 16 points on six goals and 10
assists with four power-play goals and one game-winning goal.
Brown, White, Kopitar, Power and the rest of the Monarchs will
kick off their season on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. as the Monarchs host the
Brampton Beast at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Individual game
tickets for opening night go on sale to the public on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m.
Visit us at manchestermonarchs.com, follow the team @
MonarchsHockey and like us on Facebook for additional
information.

Salem PatriotSports

Little League All-Star Team Falls to Bedford in District 1 Championship

by Bob Gibbs
The Salem Little League 11-12 All-Stars lost to
Bedford in a double-elimination tournament.
Unbeaten Bedford played Salem in the finals
at Manchester Easts Stevens Park. Bedford
had already beaten Salem once in the doubleelimination tourney, 4-3, in the winners bracket
final.
Salem got into the finals by beating Windham

7-5; this setup the rematch with Bedford.

A Salem win would have forced a winner-take
all-game between the teams.
Bedford came out quickly with a 3-0 lead over
Salem after two innings. Salems starting pitcher
Victor Lasorsa gave it his all against a powerful
Bedford team that didnt let up until the final run
of the game was in.
The final score was Bedford 11, Salem 1. The

game was concluded after five innings under Little

League rules.
The roster for the Salem 11-12 Little League
All-Stars:
77 Andrew Abirached
9 Ryan Allard
3 Gavin George
15 Jack Lacey
5 Victor Lasorsa

7 Robert Martiniello
2 John Moeckel
20 Evan Moore
34 Ryan Pacy
53 Logan Plante
27 Brayden Ryan
99 Adam Smith

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

FREE

Junk Car
Removal

425-2562

WeWillPayUpTo$500
ForSomeCarsandTrucks!

Murrays Auto
Recycling

55HallRd.Londonderry,NH

We Sell Parts

Hours:
Monday-Saturday8am-5pm
PleasementionAreaNewsGroupAd

Salem third baseman Adam Smith gets set for the next pitch.

40 Liberty St. - Salem, NH

Our 33rd Year!

Genesse Auto Repair, Inc.

FOREIGN & DOMESTIC All types of repairs

Brakes-Tuneups-Exhaust-Tires-Shocks-Batteries
-WheelAlignments-Airconditioning
NHStateInspections

Salems John Moekel receives his Little League tournament medal after the game.

Salem #9
Ryan Allard
scores Salems
only run on
a throughthe-in-field
ground ball
to right field
by Victor
Lasorsa.

Salem starting pitcher Victor Lasorsa winds up during

Salems Little League District 1 championship game.

603-898-1899

One Industrial Drive

(Rt. 111, Hudson, NH
603-882-3400
www.3Dautoworks.com

Courtesy photo

Your BMW and MINI Service Alternative

Lydia Castro
Earns Silver in
All American Games
Salem resident Lydia Castro played on the silver medal-winning
Northeast Regional team in the USA Elite Select All American Games
recently held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando,
Fla. Lydia is shown receiving her silver medal.

State Youth of the Year Heads

to Regionals in New York City
by Jay Hobson
The first week of August, Jodi
Gosselin, 17, heads to the regional
competition for the Boys and Girls
Clubs Youth of the Year in New York
City. There, she will compete against
approximately 10 candidates from
around the country for the regional
title.
Gosselin, who will be a senior
next year at Salem High School, has
already been named Youth of the

Year for Salem and the state of New

Hampshire.
On May 21, Gosselin went to the
state competition where she spent
the day engaged in activities and
interviews. The day was topped
with a dinner and ceremony at Saint
Anselm College where she was
named the State of New Hampshire
Youth of the Year.
Now its on to the regional
competition and then the national

Staff photo by Jay Hobson

Salem High School senior Jodi Gosselin, 17, will compete in the regional Boys and Girls Clubs
Youth of the Year competition in New York City in August

competition if she advances with the

regional.
The judging criterion for each
event consists of public speaking,
one-on-one interviews, service to
club and community, and academic
achievement. There are five regional
competitions throughout the United
States. Ultimately, those five winners
will attend a ceremony at the White
House where the National Youth
of the Year will be inducted by the
president of the United States.
I have been practicing and where
I need to focus is on my public
speaking and one-on-one interviews
where you dont know what they will
ask you and you have to think on
your feet, Gosselin said.
Gosselin has been involved with
the Boys and Girls Club since 2005
beginning as a member and then
volunteering and in 2011 becoming
a counselor in training.
During that time Gosselins family
went through a divorce.
I grew up with my (older) brother
as my best friend. We did almost
everything together. He was the only
one who understood the divorce, the
struggle of moving, and the hardships
that came from kids at school. The
Boys and Girls Club has shown me
that everybodys different and its OK
and that you should be confident
with who you are, Gosselin said.