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Volume 9 Number 5
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Two family members dump hearts instead of ice water on ALS patient
Theresa Kondrat at a fundraiser held in her behalf.
Chuck Kondrat, left, Theresa Kondrat, center, and Eugene Anthony thank the participants of the ice bucket challenge
at Ackerman Retirement Park for their donations totaling $1,241 for the ALS Foundation.
Future of DPW,
Engineering
Leadership Unsure
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
In a meeting lasting less than 15 minutes, Salem
Selectmen authorized Town Manager Keith Hickey
to combine both the engineering and public works
departments and research the possibility of reorganization
of the collections department.
The first proposal by Hickey was to combine the
engineering department with the department of public
works, with all employees answering to the public works
director.
I am proposing for the boards consideration including
the engineering department under the public works
department, Hickey said. Moving them under the
public works department and under the supervision of the
public works director.
The move would eliminate one administrative position,
but Hickey noted there would not be a decrease in
staffing, adding the town could incur a minor cost to
complete the reorganization.
Hickey felt the town could see a financial savings as
future projects are implemented.
This is strictly operational in my mind, he said. The
proposal itself would not change the number of staff
members.
Selectman Stephen Campbell opposed the
reorganization, feeling the combination would not be
done correctly.
I have no confidence that this reorganization will work
or be done fairly, Campbell said, adding at least one
other department needed to be reviewed as well.
The proposal passed 3-1 with Campbell in opposition.
Selectman Pat Hargreaves did not attend the meeting.
Hickey said he was unsure who would lead the
department
But another proposal comes on the heels of an
increased work load by the collections department after
the town became a municipal agent with the Department
of Motor Vehicles moving out of the building.
Hickey questioned whether the board would support
a review of responsibilities of collection employees, and
look into combining the tax collector and town clerk
positions.
Weve been challenged with the additional work load
that comes with being a municipal agent, Hickey said,
acknowledging he was unaware if there would be a cost
savings.
The board moved 4-0 to direct the town manager to
look into the possibilities. He will deliver his findings to
the board by Oct. 5.
by Jay Hobson
About 70 residents of the Ackerman Retirement
Park and family members met Saturday, Aug. 22, at
the Ackerman Parks Community Center for an ice
bucket challenge and ice cream social fundraiser
to support one of their own, Theresa Kondrat, who
suffers with ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis,
a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects
the nerve cells in the brain.
Theresa was diagnosed last year and has since
lost her ability to speak and now walks with the aid
of a walker.
They raised $1,241 for their neighbors cause.
Our motto is We are community strong, and
we wanted to show support for Theresa, said
organizer and neighbor Eugene Anthony.
Theresas husband, Chuck, said that they were
amazed at the turnout and show of support for his
wife.
We all took the ice bucket challenge, but
Theresa couldnt, so I cut out paper hearts and put
them in a bucket and we pretended to dump ice
and water on Theresa. But it was just the hearts,
and the breeze took them and they fluttered around
and it was really nice, said Eugene.
She thought it was water, but (it) was just these
paper hearts, Chuck said.
by Len Lathrop
How many of us think about doing great things, but one
issue or another gets in the way? Well, please meet Shefali
Kalyani and her husband, Vinay, who have an amazing
story, which came from a desire to help.
Your Community Patriot found out about this group
of volunteers led by the husband-and-wife team from a
phone call where Kalyani wanted to be sure that the Salem
homeless and those truly in need knew they had a place
to go. Every Sunday night, depending on the week of the
month, they are welcome to come to St. Julia Hall at the
St. Joseph Parish or on the last Sunday of the month to the
Pleasant Street Methodist Church hall for a meal. Dont
worry about being in the wrong place as the two church
parking lots are next to each other.
The Kalyanis have formed a 501(c)(3) charity to keep the
record, but they are not associated with either church, yet
are thankful to use these facilities. Shefali buys all the food
and prepares it with her husband and help of their friends.
Shefali related that about 10 friends help and donate funds.
Currently about 20 folks are coming for the meal, but
Kalyani knows from Salem School Superintendent Mike
Delahanty that there are about 60 homeless children in the
Salem school system. She believes there are others who
need a meal on Sunday nights.
When you talk to Shefali, she explains that she came
from India when she was 12, and this country and her
town of Salem, provided her with so much that she wanted
to do something to give back and felt that helping people
who need meals is a great way. Kalyani works in IT for a
large corporation and has made this happen.
If you visit their website, www.wecarecharity.org, you
will see that Kalyani and friends are even more than she
explains. In fact, they provide meals to the Nashua Soup
Kitchen the fourth Saturday of every month as well as
the Portsmouth Soup Kitchen, and cook for the children
at the Nashua Childrens Home. Reaching back to their
homeland, they have sent over 9,000 pounds of clothing
to the needy there and fund a grain distribution program in
Pune, India, that feeds families daily.
Shefali did not call to talk about all that the We Care
Charity do, but to be sure that the needed and hungry in
Salem know where to go to get a hot meal on a Sunday
night.
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Piano Bar Tues. & Weds. Evenings
Accolades
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic affairs, Northern
Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of
the following students to the Deans List for the summer term: Robely
Castillo, Cody DAmico, Devin Douglas, Rebecca Hussni, John
Krostalis, Margaret Larouche, Caitlin MacDonald, Roseanne Martin,
Samuel Miller, Lucia Ouellette, Andrea Oulton, Daniel Poumakis,
Daniel Rubin, Mallory Sohl, Samantha Sullivan and Xoa Vo.
Miami University student Mark Azarian spent the summer 2015
semester in Spain as part of a study abroad group. Azarian is a
sophomore majoring in Finance.
Katie Boyle is now an e-board member of the Social Activities
Council at Keene State College. The Council is an on-campus
organization bringing concerts, comedians and other events to Keene
State. Katie, a member of the class of 2016, is majoring in Fine Arts.
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Busy Summer
for Rotary Club
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Collins Dentistry Teams up with Local Public Safety Ofcials & DNA LifePrint
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submitted by
Regina Andler
The Greater
Salem Rotary
Club has had
an exciting
summer.
This summer
marked the
first season
that the club
formed a
team for the
Rotary District
7930 softball
league. Home
Jim DAmico, Nick Czifrik, Chris Dillon, and Adam Cote
games were
played at Palmer Field
in Salem. The team
managed to win the
championship in
their very first season.
Congratulations to
all who played. In
addition, the club
welcomed Adam Cote.
The Greater Salem
Rotary Club meets
Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at
Jim DAmico, Adam Cote, and Jamie Santo
the Atkinson Country
Club.
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Paula Faist, MS, LSW, is president of the NH Adult Day Services Association and program director of
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3rd Annual
September 20th
9:00am 2:00pm
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$10 per car/bike/truck
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S E P T E M B E R
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NEVER
FORGET
by Doug Robinson
Executive Director Patrick J. Foye of
the New York Port Authority wrote, With
the 14th anniversary of September 11
approaching, you or your organization may
be having memorial events in the coming
days. These events present an opportunity
to raise awareness about the continuing
health impacts to responders and survivors.
The information below conveys the scale
of the issue and comes from the Centers
for Disease Control and Preventions World
Trade Center Health Program, which was
established by the Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act:
There are more than 71,000
responders and survivors receiving
medical monitoring and/or medical
treatment for their September 11
injuries. In the past year, more than
3,600 responders and survivors
enrolled in the WTC Health Program.
September 11 responders and survivors
enrolled in the program are in every
state and in 429 of 435 Congressional
districts. Approximately 8,000
responders enrolled in the WTC Health
Program reside outside of the NYC
Metropolitan Area.
More than 33,000 responders and
survivors have at least one injury or
illness related to September 11 - more
than 22,000 have two or more. More
than 3,700 responders and survivors
have cancer related to the events of
September 11.
We thought it important that you and
your organization know about the scope
and magnitude of the health issues faced
by September 11 responders and survivors
across our country.
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Remembering with
Graditude those who
Gave their Lives
for Others
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September
Sunday, September 13
First Congregational Church of Salem,
15 Lawrence Rd., summer suppers and
worship services have ended for 2015.
Sunday worship will resume today at 10
a.m. All ages are welcome! There are team
building games/activities for our church school
children and youth and a nursery is also available.
A pot luck picnic will follow the worship service to
celebrate Rally Sunday.
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Sunday, September 20
Salem Animal Rescue League will hold
its third annual Crusin for Critters Car
th Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salem
Boys & Girls Club on Geremonty Blvd.
Come join us for a great time as we gaze
upon and admire vintage cars from all eras.
Vendor space available, food and refreshments on
site, music, 12 class awards, driver prizes, raffles
and adoptable animals. Admission is free for
spectators, $10 per car/bike/truck. All proceeds
will benefit the many homeless animals residing at
SARL. For more information visit www.sarlnh.org
or contact D. J. Bettencourt at 893-3210.
20
6th
Labor
Day!
Wednesday, September 30
Kelley Book Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This months book is Moon Tiger by
Penelope Lively. Copies of the book
are available at the library. This Book
Group meets monthly on the last Wednesday
of the month, and is facilitated by Joan Fardella.
Contact Audrey LaRoche at 898-7064 or email
alaroche@kelleylibrary.org.
30th
Saturday,
October 3
Annual
Fall Fair
Fundraiser at
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!
3rd
Saturday, September 26
Centerpoint Community Churchs
150th Anniversary Committee members
invite the Community to participate in
201 5
Fall
Begins!
Upcoming American
Red Cross Blood Drive
Opportunities
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their
communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National
Preparedness Month this September. To make an appointment to give blood,
download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Hampstead
Saturday, Sept. 26: 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Hampstead Middle School, 28
School Street
Hudson
Tuesday, Sept. 22: 12-7 p.m. Hudson Community Center, 12 Lions Ave.
Londonderry
Friday, Sept. 18: 1-6 p.m., Londonderry Lions Hall, 256 Mammoth Rd.
Saturday, Sept. 26: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Greater Londonderry YMCA, 206
Rockingham Rd.
Nashua
Thursday, Sept. 17: 2-7 p.m., The Elks Lodge, 120 Daniel Webster Hwy.
Thursday, Sept. 24: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Elks Lodge, 120 Daniel Webster
Hwy.
Salem
Wednesday, Sept. 23: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart Salem, 326 North Broadway
Windham
Wednesday, Sept. 16: 2-7 p.m., St. Matthew Church, 2 Searles Rd.
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by Bob Gibbs
Parking at Ralphies restaurant was first on the
agenda at the Salem Planning Board meeting. The
town has received many complaints from neighbors
of the newly opened restaurant about the street
parking around the restaurant. The one item,
regarding parking, that the board did address at
the Sept. 8 meeting was the size of the handicapaccessible parking spot.
Per ADA specifications for handicap van parking
the space must be 8 feet wide. The van parking
spot currently at Ralphies does not meet this
requirement. According to Planning Director Ross
Moldoff, the size of the spot was recommended
by a surveyor that laid out the parking for the
restaurant.
The owners of the restaurant have been made
aware of the error and presented the town with
the new layout. The board accepted the fix to the
issue.
With a light schedule on the agenda for the
meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the board addressed
some of the warrant articles for the upcoming town
meeting.
The following list of articles are only very rough
drafts of potential warrant article questions. The
planning board can alter or eliminate any or all of
the articles.
Any of the articles can then be accepted or
altered at town meeting. Prior to town meeting,
each question will have a public hearing where
residents can present their thoughts, ideas, and
issues regarding each question to the board.
The board did discuss each article. For each
of the questions, the board requested further
information from Moldoff.
Again, the following are only rough drafts.
Amendment Revise Septic System Setback to
Wetlands
To see if the town will vote to adopt an
amendment, as proposed by the planning board, to
amend the Salem Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Revise Section 309-7:6.5.5 to read as follows:
7:6.5.5 No septic tank or leach field may be
constructed or enlarged closer than 75 feet to any
wetland, except that replacement systems may be
located within 50 feet if NHDES regulations are
met.
Article - Revise Impact Fee Ordinance
To see if the town will vote to adopt an
amendment, as proposed by the planning board, to
amend the Salem Zoning Ordinance as follows:
A. Revise Section 309-7:11.3 as follows:
7:11.3 Authority to Assess Impact Fees
7:11.3.3 The use of the following documents, as
amended, provides a proportionate basis for the
assessment of impact fees in Salem:
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
With state and federal budget cuts threatening funding to New
Hampshires social programs, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)
and Governor Maggie Hassan (D) sought input from area seniors
about the importance of the Rockingham Nutrition Meals on Wheels
program.
I was amazed with the volunteers that I worked with, said
Shaheen during a roundtable discussion at the Ingram Senior Center
recently. I think people dont realize how important meals on
wheels is to help keep people in their homes.
The senator said she visited homes and delivered meals with
volunteers over the past year to better understand the program,
which she said she supported.
Its good for the people that are beneficiaries, but its also good
economically, she said, adding she would fight in Washington to
help fund the program.
Hassan said she did a ride along last year with volunteers and said
the program was critical to seniors seeking to stay in their homes.
We want to make sure that senior citizens have the services and
support that they need, she said, adding the funding for the program
had to be a federal and state joint venture.
Hassan noted the states recent budget proposal that she vetoed,
fearing social cuts were too deep and would affect residents.
It really means that we wouldnt be able to provide services like
meals on wheels, she said.
Keeping senior citizens in their homes longer means a reduced
financial burden to families and social programs according to Debra
Perou, director of Rockingham Nutrition Meals on Wheels.
According to Perou, it costs $137,000 annually to live in
Rockingham Nursing Home but only a fraction to provide a senior
with daily meals.
Cooking
with Annibale
Spaghetti with
Clam Sauce
(Serves 1)
Ingredients
5 clams of your choice
1 clove of garlic
4 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
Tsp. hot pepper
1/4 cup capers and black olives (if preferred)
Tsp. parsley
Tsp. of basil
4 oz. of spaghetti per person
Bring water to a boil then add salt and pasta.
Place four or five countneck clams (or any clam of your
choice) into an empty saut pan and cover. After clams open,
take the pan off of the flame. Add oil, garlic, and clams to saut
pan and place pan on flame until the garlic browns. Add salt and
pepper to taste.
Cook pasta until al dente then drain 3/4 of water from pan.
Add pasta and left over water to pan with clams, oil, and garlic.
Keep over heat.
Add peperoncino, olives, capers, and hot pepper. Stir until
pasta fully cooks. Add parsley and basil. Take pan off of heat
and place clams on top of pasta. Serve warm.