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With plenty of warm summer weather ahead, you may be looking
for a nice outdoor swim in Salem. There are a few places you
may want to try. The most well-known swimming area in town
is Hedgehog Park. Other lesser-known areas are Shadow Lake,
Captains Pond, Millville Lake, Arlington Pond, and Second Street.
Ironically, swimming is not allowed in the best known body of
water in Salem, Canobie Lake. Canobie Lake, being a source of
water for the town, is a protected waterway. Swimming in Canobie
Lake is an arrestable offense.
Hedgehog Park provides ample parking with restrooms, lifeguards,
a play area, picnic areas including grills and a skateboard park.
Located on Route 38 near the Salem Icenter, Hedgehog provides a
relaxing place to enjoy the view of the water with the surrounding
trees. It provides many areas to lie in the sun or relax in the shade
of the trees.
Shadow Lake located in North Salem on Shadow Lake Road has a
small beach area across from Sylvan Road. There are no lifeguards
and the parking is very limited. Captains Pond also is unguarded
and you may need to nd a friend who lives on the pond in order
to get to the water. Second Street is maintained by a neighborhood
association.
Millville Lake offers a small public area located on Millville Circle
that has a beach area. Millvale offers a small parking area, a few
picnic tables, and is a perfect place to put in a canoe or kayak. The
bottom of the beach is sand and both sunny and shady areas are
available.
Arlington Pond is the largest body of water in Salem with many
inlets and areas for swimming. Many of the areas are owned by the
various neighborhood associations around the pond; there are areas
along the pond that provide access to the waterfront. One popular
area is on North Main Street just north of Corinthian Drive. This is
a very popular shing hole, providing access to swim, canoe, and
kayak.
On July 8, water samples from association and public beaches in
Salem were collected and submitted for microbiological analysis
to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
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Laboratory in Concord. All of these beaches are in compliance with the
guidelines established by the NHDES for safe swimmable waters. The
samples were analyzed for bacteria (E. coli), the indicator organism
utilized to determine safe swimming conditions. At a freshwater beach, an
advisory is posted if either of the two samples collected at a beach exceed
the state standard of 88 counts of E. coli per 100 milliliters (ml) of water
or when one sample exceeds 158 counts. Two samples were collected
from each beach in accordance with the NH DES Standard Operating
procedure for Bacteria Sampling.
Hedgehog Park is scheduled for major improvements in the coming
years. Phase III of the program is to demolish the current building that
houses the bathrooms, storage, and warming area. In 2015, construction
will begin for a new building with bathrooms, storage for the lifeguards,
and an extended pavilion with nine picnic tables and enough room to
handle just under 100 people. A small concession stand, which will be
leased out by the town, will also be housed in the new building
Phase IV of the plan is to add circulation to the pond water. Currently,
the water in the pond is stagnant as it comes up from a spring. The pond
was created when the sand was dug up and sold. A circulation system
will move the water, reducing the bacteria that often closes the pond to
swimming.
Other plans for Hedgehog Pond include the addition of a basketball
court, two tennis courts and additional parking.
by Bob Gibbs
Move over Venus Flytrap. More
than 600 species of carnivorous
plants can be found worldwide. The
New England Carnivorous Plant
Society showcased many varieties at
its 2014 carnivorous plant exhibition
pre-show at the Lake Street Garden
Center in Salem on August 9 and 10.
Bugs Beware; Plant Lovers Rejoice
ZBA Denies
Variance after
Substantial
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by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
A request to operate a commercial landscaping
business on a residential property was denied by the
Salem Zoning Board of Adjustment after the applicant
has been working on the property since early this year.
Raymond Matthes of Matthes Landscaping
purchased a residential property at 15 Brookdale
Road, hoping to construct a storage building and
operate his landscaping business from the location.
Matthes said improvements have been being made
to the property since it was purchased, including
major landscaping improvements and construction to
the interior of the existing house.
We stripped the lot and we xed it, Matthes told
the board. I cleaned the place up; it was falling
down.
Matthes said he had the opportunity to receive ll
from area road construction projects, and used the
material on the lot.
But neighbors said the work has been nothing but
a nuisance, saying multiple trucks have visited the
property several times a day, and that equipment was
being stored on the grounds.
Edward Frazier of Brookdale Road said about 30
loads of material have been brought to the site daily.
Its been nothing but trucks, trucks, trucks, Frazier
said. The dust is horrendous in the house.
Frazier said trucks visit the property as early as 6:30
a.m. and continue past 8:30 p.m.
Area resident James Stone said his property is
separated from the Matthes location by the 20-foot
former trolley way.
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Canobie Lake Shadow Lake Millville Lake Hedgehog Park
Symantha at
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Sytek Announces Candidacy
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Seeks sixth term as state representative
State Representative John
Sytek of Salem has led
for re-election to the New
Hampshire House in the
Republican primary to be
held September 9.
A resident of Salem for
over 40 years, Sytek served
three terms in the legislature
during the 90s. After retiring
as a Latin and math teacher
at Salem High in 2010, he
was elected and reelected
to the House, where he
serves on the committee that
deals with retirement and
professional licensing.
Rep. Sytek is committed
to limited government and
scal responsibility. He
supported legislation that put
the state retirement system
on the road to solvency,
assuring that promised
benets would actually be paid. He voted for
the expansion of gambling only after a robust
regulatory structure was included in the bill.
Recognizing the importance of maintaining our
roads and bridges, he supported the bill that
increases funding for local roads and assures
the completion of the I-93
expansion.
I try to be a thoughtful
legislator, evaluating each
measure on its own merits,
regardless of partisanship.
More often than not, I think
the Republican approach
is the right one, but I
dont march lockstep with
anyone, he explained.
Sytek was a member of
the planning committee
for the renovation of
Salem High School, and
testied in favor of the $10
million school building aid
package. After months of
meetings with architects
and construction rms, he
was part of the successful
effort to get voter approval
of the bond issue.
Rep. Sytek has served
on the board of Salem Dollars for Scholars for 20
years and has been Town Treasurer for 15 years.
He is a graduate of MIT with a degree in nuclear
engineering. He is married to former Speaker
of the House Donna Sytek and has an adult
daughter.
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The Derry Salem
Elks held their
annual clam bake
last weekend.
More than 100
lobsters were
served and chicken
was available for
those who were
not seafood lovers.
Emma Kezer was
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All proceeds go
to charities for the
veterans.
Tom McGibbons and
Emma Kezer hold the
winning lobster.

Courtesy photo
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Animal Rescue League
Need a walking buddy?
Tux could use one too.
This six-year-old, miniature
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walks of any length - long
or short. Tux looks like a
kangaroo when he sees
his leash, hes so excited.
He is great with adults
and very good with older
teenage children. He is
very sweet and loves to
be wherever the people
are, following you around
the house. He is not a lap
dog but will snuggle next
to you on the couch and
would love being the only pet in the house so he
can get that special one-on-one time.
Come meet Tux and the other dogs at the Salem
Animal Rescue League during our open hours:
Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday 2 to 7 p.m. and
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. SARL is
always looking for dedicated volunteers to assist
in caring for our animals, if interested please
contact D.J. Bettencourt at djbettencourt@sarlnh.
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SCTV17 Weekly Schedule
Friday, August 15, 2014
6:30 p.m. Salem Today: Farmers Market Farm to Fork Cookout
7:00 p.m. Around Town Special: Meet the Band Members of 4EverFab
8:00 p.m. I-93 Update - Salem to Manchester
9:00 p.m. 4EverFab at the Field of Dreams Park: 2014 Concert Series
11:00 p.m. Poltergeists: Behind the Paranormal presented by Paul & Ben Eno
Saturday, August 16, 2014
12:05 a.m. The Music Workshop presents Rock the House
8:00 a.m. Salem Today: Farmers Market Farm to Fork Cookout
8:30 a.m. Around Town Special: Meet the Band Members of 4EverFab
9:30 a.m. I-93 Update - Salem to Manchester
10:15 a.m. Weather Science with Al Kaprielian at the Kelley Library
11:30 a.m. Salem Today: Hot Air Balloon Launch
12:00 p.m. Salem NH in the Revolutionary War The Battle of Bunker Hill
12:30 p.m. 4EverFab at the Field of Dreams Park: 2014 Concert Series
2:30 p.m. Meet Rockingham County Attorney Candidate Joe Plaia
3:05 p.m. A Meeting with Gary Lambert Candidate for U.S. Congress
3:25 p.m. Meet Rockingham County Attorney Candidate Jason Grosky
4:00 p.m. GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Walter Havenstein
4:30 p.m. NH GOP Salem Ofce Open House
5:30 p.m. Salem Today: Farmers Market Farm to Fork Cookout
6:00 p.m. Around Town Special: Meet the Band Members of 4EverFab
7:00 p.m. Around Town: Guest Local Talent Rob Spillane
7:30 p.m. Salem Relay For Life 2014 Luminaria PowerPoint
Presentation
7:55 p.m. I-93 Update - Salem to Manchester
8:40 p.m. Across the Universe: Guest - Casey McQuillen
9:10 p.m. Across the Universe: Guest - Author Barbara Hopkinson
10:00 p.m. 4EverFab at the Field of Dreams Park: 2014 Concert
Series
Sunday, August 17, 2014
12:00 a.m. Piano Recital: Students of Catherine Chingros (June)
1:10 a.m. A Night with Ben Bunker & Friends (Part 3): Chad of
Emperor X
6:59 a.m. Life Way Church Morning Worship
7:58 a.m. Grace Assembly of God Sunday Worship
9:00 a.m. St. Joseph Church Sunday Services
10:00 a.m. Granite United Church Morning Worship
10:59 a.m. Times Square Church Weekly Service
11:59 a.m. Changing Lives Christian Church Weekly Worship
1:00 p.m. Grace Assembly of God Sunday Worship
2:02 p.m. Granite United Church Morning Worship
2:58 p.m. Life Way Church Morning Worship
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by Michael W. Delahanty, Ed.D., Superintendent, SAU 57
Communication forms the foundation of every successful
partnership. The school districts communication efforts have not
always been described as effective. In acknowledgment, and as an
element of our ve-year strategic plan, the district identied strong
communication strategies as tools to foster community engagement
and support. Its important that the community knows about our
schools and how were addressing the educational needs of the
communitys children and adolescents. Considerations include
communicating student progress and achievement; ensuring that
parents and the community understand our learning expectations
and how everyone can support students in their learning efforts.
Helping to build awareness of the tools and resources we offer to
parents and the greater community is one strategy we can develop.
After all, we share a common goal of improving student learning,
and we should share consistent messages of high expectations
for learning. Another strategy is to use a range of communication
tools, including print and electronic information and delivering that
communication directly to interested and necessary parties.
It should be concise and targeted to its intended audience.
Still another strategy would consider todays mobile environments,
and the widespread availability of electronic devices. It would be
an exciting improvement over
opportunities of past years.
In late August, we will introduce
ParentLink. This mobile device
application is not only for parents.
Students and broader community
members also will be able to have
immediate access to school and
district information as soon as
its available. The Salem School
District mobile application acts as a one-stop shopping source for all
digital information from district and school websites, Twitter feeds,
and Facebook posts will go directly to anyone
who downloads the application. Parents and
community members can select the schools from
which to receive information.
District information will be provided automatically. Event calendars
and contact information will be included, along with other
commonly sought information.
This mobile application provides a vehicle for
immediate communication by way of notications
pushed to the users mobile device. This allows the
district to quickly disseminate school or district notices,
including reminders of important activities and events.
The notications are made within the ParentLink
application, and, therefore, text messaging expenses do
not apply. The application includes a feedback feature
that we encourage parents and others to use as a way to
share thoughts and ideas about the application with the
school district. Our goal is to provide useful and timely information
about school and district activities and events.
by Bob Gibbs
Jane Della Higgins of Salem appeared at the Tuscan
Market on August 9 to autograph copies of her new
cookbook of award-winning desserts and favorite recipes.
Joining her was Janes sister, Joyce, a cancer survivor. A $1
donation was made to the American Cancer Society from
each book sold. As a part of the Tuscan Kitchens continued
great efforts in the community, Tuscan Kitchen will donate
10 percent of all dessert and bakery sales from the day to
the American Cancer Society.
According to Jane Della, This is a collection of delicious
and simple hardtond kitchentested recipes. These are
some of my awardwinning and favorite dessert recipes
compiled by me - Jane Della Higgins. These are what I call
Plain & Simple Recipes. Enjoy!
These are the recipes she has baked and altered over the
years. She has a recipe for blueberry mufns similar to the
great mufns that Jordan Marsh department stores would
make. Jane feels that these recipes ll a need for tried and
true dessert recipes.
Jane has won blue ribbons, and rst-place awards at
county fairs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
She has also been featured in several newspapers over the
years.
This is the rst of several books Ms. Higgins will be
publishing. She has two more cookbooks coming out soon.
In addition, she has plans to publish a book describing her
and her husbands life experiences.
To order Janes book you can go to her website,
http://auntiejanedella.com.
Auntie Jane Della Signs her
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Identifying Communication Strategies
Jane Della Higgins, along with her sister, Joyce, discusses her dessert cookbook with Debby Manzi.
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Stand by Market Basket
Employees is not Political
I had to respond to last weeks disturbing letter
to the editor from Dee Lewis. While Ms. Lewis has
admitted to being a liberal democrat, her comparison of
Market Basket workers and democratic lawmakers was
distasteful.
By asserting that all these protesting employees and
customers of Market Basket are just like democrats, it
diminishes what the workers stand for. I am willing to
bet that at least half, if not more, of those protesting are
Republican, or at least conservatives.
Tese protestors are not union members, which are
liberal institutions. Tey are a company of 25,000
people who care about each other, their customers, and
the communities they work in. To compare that to
democrats being the only people who are interested in
fxing our infrastructure, our schools, jobs, education,
and healthcare for women, to Market Basket employees
who love their jobs, is ludicrous. Saying that Market
Basket employees, as well as voters, can make a diference
by voting for democratic candidates is embarrassing and
ofensive. One has nothing to do with the other.
My point here:
You can be a liberal, union loving, hand-out
providing Democrat if you want to be. Tats what this
country is all about. Choices.
You can also be a conservative, hard working, loyal,
wealthy Republican and not have to apologize for it.
Free markets dictate that you can make as much
money as you can, if you ofer a product or service
that people are willing to purchase. To disparage
someone for being rich is just silly. But to compare
these courageous, loyal Market Basketers to a political
idealism is just fat out wrong.
Tis isnt about politics, this is about hard working
people committed to the cause of a successful business
continuing.
David Coombs, Salem
Shocking Images from Iraq
I was shocked and sickened over the weekend when
pictures that were taken by ISIS in Iraq appeared
on Facebook. Te pictures were almost too horrible
to view but I thought it was necessary if I was to
understand the seriousness of the situation there. Te
Islamic terrorists have chosen to spread the terror and
fear by frst killing the children by beheading them and
putting their heads on poles where all can see them.
Christians have been told that they have 3 options:
become a Muslim, pay a fne, or be executed. In reality,
they have only two options; deny their Christian faith
and become Muslim or be killed.
Chaldean leaders in the U.S. have been trying to
educate the international community and urge them to
take action to save the Christians and other minorities
in northern Iraq by enabling them to escape the country
and fnd refuge in host countries. We should urge
the President and other leaders in our country to take
steps to do likewise. Te situation has been described
as genocide by these Chaldean leaders and when you
read the details of what is being done, you certainly
cannot disagree. Let us all pray for these people that
they might escape this attempt to wipe them from the
face of the earth and pray for ourselves that we would
have the strength and compassion to act on their behalf.
God help us if we dont.
David Costello, Salem
Fond Memories of the
Neighborhood Store
Once upon a time there was a neighborhood store
at the end of my street; a wonderful market that met
the needs of the neighborhood and beyond. It was
called Bills Market and was owned and operated by Bill
Brown who also lived on this same street. I had always
hoped that the market would still be in business when
I was older and could no longer drive. Unfortunately
that didnt happen. Te building remains but no longer
ofers my daily needs such as bread, milk, meats, canned
goods, etc. Te necessities of life.
Tere have been many proprietors since who
maintained the store providing the supplies we all need,
and more. On Sunday mornings, I could walk to the
store, pick up the Sunday papers, and most recently,
buy fresh bakery items for expected guests, especially
their wonderful lemon flled cupcakes just like the ones
my mother made.
My two children both worked there while in high
school. Bill taught my son how to play golf and cane
chairs - lifetime skills. Te chairs are still in my kitchen
today. I, in fact, live in the house Bill once lived in
a long time ago though I didnt know him well. A
handicapped friend and neighbor tells me that many
times she would fnd a box of food on her doorstep
that might otherwise perish. Tere was a small post
of ce in the store for customer convenience along with
a magazine rack displaying the magazines of the day.
I well remember one particular day while browsing
through the magazines and noticing the cover of a
prominent one with the photo of Jack and Jacqueline
Kennedy (Jack was a candidate for President). Te
caption on the photo was If he wins, how much will
she lose? We all know the tragic ending of that story.
Whenever I pass by the market now I am reminded
of so many things but especially Bill, his many good
deeds and his concern for the Town of Salem and its
people.
Nancy Lund, Salem
What is the Defnition
of Scandal?
In the Tea Party universe the defnition of a scandal is
any activity that they disagree with. Case in point the
so called IRS scandal. As we all know the IRS is being
accused of targeting the Tea Party. Te truth of the
situation is that the Tea Party invites increased scrutiny
by its willful manipulation of the rules surrounding
nonproft status.
Tey have successfully thrown out of of ce by means
of primary voting dozens of traditional Republicans
and they claim to be a non-partisan organization. It
is the job of the IRS to investigate the tax exempt
status of all non-proft organizations. Te Tea Party
organization Americans for Prosperity is currently
pouring thousands of color brochure attack ads into
New Hampshire. Non-proft status explicitly prohibits
candidate endorsement so AFP cannot endorse
Scott Brown directly; the next best thing is attacking
Senator Jeanne Shaheen with dubious ads that feature
misinformation and distortion of facts. Certainly AFP
is in violation of the spirit if not the letter of the law
which prohibits some political activities that non-proft
organizations are allowed to engage in. Te Republican
Party insists on calling this a scandal, repeats the word
scandal day after day, and week after week until the
media begins using the S word.
Eventually the word scandal becomes inseparable
from IRS and we are then asked why the President
is not held accountable for the scandal. Te real
scandal is the manipulation and distortion of facts for
the sole purpose of political advantage. Tere is no
political party better at this than the Republican Tea
Party, working in conjunction with Fox News and a
handpicked far right wing Supreme Court they have the
ability to manufacture scandals almost at will.
Te actual subject of the AFP attack ads was the
Afordable Care Act.
Senator Shaheen is working tirelessly in pursuit of
improving the Afordable Care Act while Republicans
ofer no solutions to a health care system that has
been broken for decades. Lets not forget that prior
to the Afordable Care Act 14,000 Americans per day
were losing health insurance, coverage was denied for
Americans with pre-existing conditions at the discretion
of insurance companies and infation rates in premiums
was out of control. Te ACA will bring fairness,
afordability and access to millions of Americans
who have been denied health insurance. Te last
major change to our health care system was Medicare
established in 1965 by a Democratic Administration.
Over 50 million Americans have been insured through
Medicare, allowing preventative screenings and
prescription drug coverage for so many people who
would not otherwise be able to aford medical care.
Although the system is so successful, many Republicans
have proposed to use it to decrease the defcit, valuing
dollar signs over the lives of so many. I will be
supporting Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Congresswoman
Ann Kuster, and Gov. Maggie Hassan outstanding
public servants who are fghting for comprehensive
health care for all Americans.
John Mosto, Salem
Church Community
has been a Blessing
Some 30 years ago, I found that I needed an
extended family. I had left the church that I had
attended since childhood because I was no longer being
fed there. Te few relatives that I have live out of
state so I started my search. I visited churches in Salem
but somehow they werent what I was looking for. My
youngest daughter had joined the Pleasant Street United
Methodist Church and I went there each time her group
had an activity. Te more times I attended, the more
friendly people I met. When I read the material on
John Wesley (the founder), I was even more impressed.
Now that I have been a member for some 30 years, I
feel so blessed because I dont just go to church but I
can help bring the Church into the Community. Te
ministries are many, a food pantry, free Sunday suppers,
helping people with addictions, etc. It is wonderful to
belong to a group of people who care. Our newest
venture is Te Hope Center. A building to house the
Food Pantry among other things and a blessing to the
community. I want to say these things while I am still
alive so that all my Church family will know what a
blessing that they have been to me.
Kay Panciocco, Salem
Musing over the Forgotten Tower
We live in a lovely old home in Salem, NH, that my
in-laws purchased 74 years ago. Te home is located
right next to a water tower.
Many years ago, the original tower was knocked
down and a new one erected. It was very interesting to
watch, and the new tower was further away from our
house which is nice because it gives us more light.
Several years ago, we learned at town meeting, that
it had been approved to allow telecommunication
companies to put antennae on the tower. My husband
and I both spoke in opposition to this, but it was too
little, too late. Te deed was done.
Te town manager, who at the time if I remember
correctly was Mr. Steve Daly, approached us and asked
us to gather neighbors who might have concerns about
this and he would meet with us to discuss the situation.
We gathered as many people as we could in a short
time and met with Mr. Daly at the tower. Te group
asked that the property be well maintained since it is in
a well kept, residential neighborhood, and the families
take pride in their homes and yards. We asked for a
fence to be put up, landscaping to be done, and that the
property be kept neat and clean and the condition of
the tower maintained.
Te fence was installed, trees, shrubs, and fowers
were planted. After the frst year, some of the trees and
shrubs died. Some, but not all, were replanted. Te
fence slowly got broken and eventually was taken down
and not replaced. Ten it seemed to be one company
after another arrived to install their antennae. Over
time, the hot top was destroyed, the heavy equipment
damaged all the grass, and most of the fowers were
killed and not replaced, and nothing was done to keep
up the condition of the tower.
Te town does come up here on occasion and mows
the lawn, but that is about the extent of what is done.
Te tower is flthy dirty, there are rust spots all over it,
and it has not been painted forever.
It is my understanding that the town is paid by
the companies so that they can install their antennae.
Where is that money going? Should it not be used to
maintain the property that is being destroyed?
Tere used to be something called Salem Pride.
What happened to it? I truly hope that the town takes
the proper action and does what it originally said it
would do.
I have spoken with my neighbors and they all feel the
same way. Some of the original people have died and
some have moved away; but those that are still here feel
the same as I do.
Nicole Regan, Salem
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Sponsorships for businesses and foursomes
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Until we called and complained,
there were trucks running in and out
of there every day, Stone said.
Whats the benet to the
community and the neighborhood
to approve the variance? he asked.
He bought the property knowing it
was residential.
Stone noted Matthes had received
violations including one from
the re department for burning
construction debris.
Attorney Bernard Campbell,
representing Matthes, said the
previous owner parked commercial
vehicles on the site, and that the lot
had been improved.
The site recently had the front
redone and was hydro seeded, he
said, adding the back of the property
had been cleared of trees.
Campbell said the existing
house on the property will continue its use as a
residential dwelling.
He said the abutter to the rear, the Temple of
Witchcraft, sent an email saying they did not
object to the variance.
Town Planning Director Ross Moldoff said the
previous owner did not have a variance to operate
a business from the property. Moldoff said he
issued Matthes violations for storing equipment on
the site and laying material too close to wetlands.
Technically the site is still in violation,
Moldoff said, adding road sanders were on the
property.
Moldoff mentioned two other landscaping
businesses in town, which were granted variances,
saying they were successful and grew from a small
operation. He said the business in question could
have a substantial impact on the neighborhood.
You could also see it as a relatively high-
intensity use, he said about the business.
Campbell said abutting property was zoned
commercial, meaning the zoning change would
make little impact. He said 19-21 Brookdale
operated a sandblasting company on the grounds
and was zoned commercial. Campbell also
mentioned a close proximity to the industrial park.
Resident Lynda Murphy of 17 Brookdale Road
pleaded with board members to
deny the variance request.
Owner of a 0.17-acre property,
Murphy said granting the variance
would be devastating to her home
value and to her.
I really, really love this little
house, she said about her 1,080
square foot home. Its kind of
emotionally saved my life.
If the variance was granted,
Murphy stood to be completely
surrounded by commercial
property.
If the zoning board changes
this and I need to get out of
there, I cant even do that, she
said.
Murphy told board members
screening was an issue, showing
examples of new sight lines to
the neighboring property.
All of my second-oor windows look right
out on his property, she said. I am encircled.
Acting Chairman Steven Diantgikis sought
input from the board regarding the request,
which caused debate. He told members to
review the ve criteria and assess if they felt the
proposal should be approved.
I think that the applicant has met several of
the criteria, but falls at on a couple, he said.
Board member Robert Uttley was torn on the
matter, seconding a motion to deny the variance
but later withdrawing.
He met most of the criteria, Uttley said,
but noted noise complaints from neighbors and
storage bins for raw materials.
Arthur Nobrega opposed the project, saying
surrounding property values would be diminished
and adding the area was primarily residential.
A second motion was made to approve the
variance but failed 2-2 with Uttley and Alternate
George Perry in favor.
Chairman Gary Azarian and Secretary Bernie
Campbell stepped down during the hearing due to
ties to the applicant.
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Variance Denied- continued from front page
Raymond Matthes was denied a variance by the Salem Zoning Board to operate
a commercial landscaping business on this property at 15 Brookdale Road.
The show featured plants from around
the world. A carnivorous plant is a plant
that lures, captures, and digests insect
prey. Of the hundreds of carnivorous
species found, several are native to
New England. Carnivorous plants
typically grow in nutrient-poor soils, as
capturing insects is an adaptation to these
environments.
The Venus Flytrap is the most famous
carnivorous plant with oversized ytraps
showing up in Hollywood features. The
Venus ytrap, like many other carnivorous
plants, has small hair-like structures that
sense when an insect is in the trap. The
plant will quickly close around the insect,
trapping the prey.
Other carnivorous plants at the Salem
show include the Heliamphora heterodoxa
x ionasii, which is native to South America
and the Darlingtonia California (California
Pitcher Plant) from the west coast of
the U.S. The Pitcher Plant is native to
Northern California and Oregon, growing
in bogs and seeps with cold running water.
This plant is designated as uncommon due
to its rarity in the eld.
The NECPS will hold its annual
carnivorous plants show October 4-5 at the Roger Williams Park Botanical
Center in Providence, R.I..
The New England Carnivorous Plant Society holds meetings on the
second Saturday of every month at the Roger Williams Botanical Center.
New members are always welcome. For more information, you can check
their website: www.necps.org.
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3 Church Road, Windham, NH 03087
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Nottingham Brass Quintet
Saturday, August 23rd | 2:00 p.m.
Please join the Windham Terrace residents, friends
and family for a live performance as part of our
on-going concert series.
The Nottingham Brass Quintet was born in 1982
when Bob Robbins, Lucie Robbins and Frank Wickens,
who were performing as the Philharmonic Brass as
part of the NH Philharmonic Orchestra, decided that
an independent small brass ensemble would be their
new musical passion. Truly a family of musicians,
they are pleased to perform their brand of brass
quintet music and hope that you enjoy the program.
Craig Garner Tuba
Frank Wickens Trombone
Lucille Robbins French Horn
Steven Goddu Trumpet
Robert Robbins Trumpet
A concert you will certainly not
want to miss.
Seating is limited. Call us today
to RSVP. (603) 437-4600
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Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem
was pleased to host a heartwarming ceremony
that exemplied how a teens lifelong
passion for bike riding along with his desire
to help others made a difference in the life
of a 12-year-old girl living with spina bida/
hydrocephalus.
Drew Ginsberg, a 16 year old from Andover,
Mass., raised money to purchase an AmTryke
adaptive tricycle and presented it to Destiny
Bank, a 12-year-old girl from Haverhill,
Mass. These unique, one-of-a-kind tricycles
for disabled children and adults bring much
desired mobility and independence to their
lives.
Drew, the grandson of Northeast Rehabs
founders Dr. Howard and Naomi Gardner,
began fundraising for this cause four years ago
as a part of the service project or Mitzvah
required for his Bar Mitzvah. One of my
favorite things to do is ride my bike. So when I
heard about the AmTrykes, I wanted to do what
I could to give children the opportunity to enjoy
my favorite pastime. His initial efforts raised
enough money for two tricycles. Rather than end
his efforts after his service project, he decided
to continue fundraising to bring riding to more
disabled children through Drews Project.
Destiny was added to a wait list for an AmTryke
donation back in 2011. Her patience paid off
as she rode her tricycle for the rst time; the
excitement clear from the expression on her
face. Her mom, Theresa, said that her daughter,
struggles to keep up with her peers and that it will
be so nice to see her able to do what all the other
kids are doing.
That sentiment was echoed by Jenn Kelley,
director of Pediatrics at Northeast Rehab: As
therapists we understand the importance of
exercise in our young patients lives, but just as
important is helping them nd ways to be kids just
having fun.
If you would like to support the ongoing efforts
to bring AmTryke tricycles to children in need,
please visit Drews website, Drews Project at
http://like2tryke.com.
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Teen Raises Money for Adaptive
Tricycle for Young Girl in Need
Ongoing
Wednesday Worship, First
Congregational Church of Salem, 15
Lawrence Rd. 6 p.m. supper; 7 p.m.
Worship. Shorts and sandals welcome!
Visit www.FCC-Salem.org.
Sunday, August 17
Tuscan Village, home to award-winning
Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market located
in Salem, will host the Second Annual
Italian Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
at the Tuscan Village Piazza located in
between Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market, 63
Main Street.
Following the success of last years event,
Tuscan Brands plans to make this years event
even more memorable with a larger selection
of European luxury cars and motorcycles. This
is a day for passionate and devoted sports car
enthusiasts to come together, celebrate, and
admire the beauty of renowned car brands such
as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and
Maserati. The event is free of charge and guests
of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy live
music and food provided by Tuscan Kitchen and
Market. Reservations are not necessary. For more
information, visit www.tuscanbrands.com.
Tuesday, August 19
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors the Salem Senior Center
Diabetes Support Group. Meetings are
held on the third Tuesday of the month
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The facilitator for
todays meeting will be Brenda DeMaria RN, CDE.
Call (800) 540-2981 for further information.
Thursday, August 21
Read with Dixie, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at
the Kelley Library. Sign up your child for a
time to read to Dixie, our Read dog. Dixie
is licensed to work with people, providing
a friendly, non-judgmental ear for your child to
read aloud to. Slots are limited, so registration
is a must. Contact Corrie Chiknas, 898-7064 or
cchiknas@kelleylibrary.org.
Summer Concert Series at the Field of
Dreams: Todays concert is with the Mink Hills
Band (Acoustic Bluegrass/Folk/Swing Country)
beginning at 6:30 p.m. 50/50 rafes are held at
each concert and the proceeds go towards the
maintenance of the park and playground.
Wednesday, August 27
First Day of School - Salem School
District
Kelley Book Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This months book is And the Mountains
Echoed, by Khaled Hosseini. 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,
898-7064 or alaroche@kelleylibrary.org.
Tuesday, September 9
State Primary Elections
Friday, September 12
Movie Night at the Kelley Library,
6:30 to 8:45 p.m. This months lm
will be Glory, starring Matthew
Broderick. Denzel Washington won
the Supporting Actor Academy Award
for his performance. Contact Paul
Giblin, 898-7064 or pgiblin@kelleylibrary.
org.
Saturday, September 13
Looking for Runner, Walkers,
Sponsors, Volunteers, and Donations for
the Fourth Annual Childhood Cancer
Lifeline 5K and Fun Run/Walk. This charity
event will raise money to support all NH families
with children diagnosed with cancer and is held at
Margaritas Restaurant located at One Keewaydin
Dr. in Salem. Free food and lots of fun! Visit
kidscancer5k.com for additional information
about the race and our organization.
Thursday, September 18
Conversations@Kelley, 1 to 3 p.m.
Looking for some great conversation?
This months topic is: What is the Solution
to the Problem of Illegal Immigration? Join
us for this monthly program which is offering
an opportunity for thoughtful conversation.
Joan Fardella will be the leader/guide of the
conversations. Contact Alison Baker, 898-7064 or
abaker@kelleylibrary.org.
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Bullying Prevention Training
submitted by Maria Camerlengo,
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
For the second consecutive year, Belen
Godwin of Blueskies Wellness, Inc. facilitated a
presentation on bullying prevention as part the
semi-annual all staff training at the Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Salem. Blueskies Wellness is a
non-prot agency committed to ending school
violence, specically bullying, by providing a
myriad of services to victims, families of victims,
aggressors, school systems and youth-based
organizations.
The vision of Blueskies Wellness to assist
children in achieving academic excellence free
from the barriers imposed by school violence- is
in direct alignment with the Boys & Girls Club
of Salems vision to have every member on track
to graduate having a plan for the future while
reaching their full potential as productive, caring
and responsible citizens.
Nationally, bullying affects more than 30
percent of our young people, either as the bully,
the victim or both. Victimized youth are at an
increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep
disorders, and academic issues while youth
who bully others are at an increased risk for
substance abuse, academic problems are more
likely to become involved in criminal behavior.
Bully-victims, however, suffer the most serious
consequences and are at a greater risk for both
mental health and behavior problems.
Bullying is a form of abuse. Its about youth
using power to control other kids, sometimes
with the intention of causing harm. Being bullied
is hurtful and humiliating. Its not an accident
or joke; its a repetitive action that happens to a
designated person or group over periods of time.
Social networking and cell phones allow youth
to be bullied 24/7, and their humiliation is often
widespread, long-lasting and pervasive.
For more than two decades Boys & Girls Clubs
have partnered with the Ofce of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention to provide mentoring
services that have had a signicant impact on this
serious issue. Peer and adult mentors can make
a measurable difference in increasing academic
success, fostering healthy lifestyles and promoting
good character and citizenship. Blueskies
Wellness provides additional high-quality and
relevant training allowing the staff to indentify acts
of bullying and to take the appropriate actions to
intervene and resolve bullying issues immediately.
For more information about Blueskies
Wellness contact Belen Godwin at www.
blueskieswellnessinc.org. If you would like more
information regarding the mentoring program at
the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem contact
Maria Camerlengo at mcamerlengo@salembgc.
org.
A Little Aussie Adventure
Salem Boys & Girls
Club Little Explorers
take a trip to the zoo for
Aussie Adventure week.
Courtesy photos
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Healthy Lunch and Snack Ideas for Back to School
(BPT) - If schools and parents received report cards on the lunches
theyre serving kids, most wouldnt receive a passing score. Many
lunches, whether served at school or brought from home, are made
with bleached our, articial sweeteners, food coloring, high-
fructose corn syrup, articial preservatives, hormones and trans fats.
Studies have shown that these ingredients are linked to weight gain,
defects in insulin and lipid metabolism, hyperactivity, increased risk
of tumors, cancer, digestive issues, asthma, premature heart attacks,
diabetes, and overexposure and resistance to antibiotics. Some of
these ingredients are even banned in other countries.
As a parent, what can you do to keep your child healthy? Life
Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company, suggests checking in with
your childs school to learn where foods are sourced, the nutritional
values and ingredients in order to make informed decisions.
The more highly processed foods are, the more likely they are to
contain the seven unsavory ingredients. Meaning they are foods its
best to nd alternatives for, says Laura Burbank, a registered dieti-
tian with the Life Time Foundation.
We encourage parents to speak with school nutrition direc-
tors and cafeteria managers about reducing the amount of highly
processed and articial items served in their lunch rooms, in favor
of wholesome, real foods, and were able to help parents throughout
that process, Burbank says.
Until changes are made, Burbank advises actively engaging kids
- starting when theyre young - in packing lunch at home. Getting
kids involved in packing their lunches makes them more likely to
eat and enjoy them, says Burbank. They feel helpful and theyre
learning along the way. She says its important to include a protein,
whole grains, fresh fruit, vegetables and healthy fats with every meal,
and provides some ideas below.
Lunch box option one:
* Lunch: turkey or ham sandwich with avocado and spinach on
whole grain bread. Look for meat that is free of hormones, antibiot-
ics, nitrates, articial preservatives and other additives.
* Snack: orange slices and string cheese.
Lunch box option two:
* Lunch: grilled chicken breast, avocado and roasted bell pepper
or shredded carrots in a whole grain pita with a Greek yogurt based
dressing or pesto.
* Snack: apple slices and almond butter. If your
childs school has a strict nut-free lunchroom
guideline, include Greek yogurt with vanilla and/
or honey.
Lunch box option three:
* Lunch: a wholesome PB&J made with almond
butter and 100 percent fruit preserves on whole
grain bread.
* Snack: hard boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes,
cucumbers with Greek yogurt based vegetable
dipping sauce, or pita chips and peppers with
hummus.
Healthier lunch room choices
Burbank notes that sometimes making lunch
at home isnt a viable option. If thats the case,
she suggests parents discuss healthy lunch room
options with their kids, as studies have shown that
in addition to nutritional benets, healthier diets
also associate with higher academic performance.
Things to consider include:
* Choose a salad when available to include
more vegetables in the meal.
* Choose white milk over chocolate milk to cut
down on sugar intake.
* Choose 1 percent milk over skim or non-fat
milk, the higher fat content is more satiating.
* Choose whole grain pasta over bread which
may contain bleached our and preservatives.
* Choose red pasta sauce (vegetable-based) over
cream sauce (high in fat).
Choose fresh fruit over canned fruit which may
contain articial colors, preservatives and sweeten-
ers.
Parents should also be
encouraged to talk to the nutri-
tion directors and cafeteria
managers about reducing the
amount of highly processed
and articial items in the
school meals. The Life Time
Foundation is a great resource
for more information on this.
The Life Time Foundation
partners with schools to help
them remove highly processed
and articial ingredients from
school meals by providing
resources and assisting with
menu development. For more
information on how your
school can get involved, visit
www.ltffoundation.org.
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No names are necessary. Please keep negative comments to
the issue. Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.
Thumbs up to all the motorists who follow
the State of NH Move Over Law, by moving over
and if you cannot then slow down for stopped
emergency vehicles.
Thumbs down to the irresponsible dog owners
that treat the athletic eld behind Walmart as their
personal dog park. There are signs posted at the
entrance that clearly state dogs are not allowed
within the fenced area. If youre going to disobey
the town ordinance prohibiting pets from the eld,
as well as the leash law, you could at least pick up
after your dog does its business so the 8 year olds
who are there for a practice or a game dont have
to step in it!
Thumbs up. Big thumbs up to the George
Williams Band for playing for the 75 plus people
who showed for the concert at Field of Dreams.
The event was suppose to be cancelled due to
weather, and once the guys in the band found out
how many people were there, the sun shining,
they put together a great acoustic show for all of
us. Kudos to the band members who were there
for the townspeople and put it together at last
minute.
Thumbs down to Marilinda Garcia. You are
not mature enough to send to Washington. You
still live your parents. Marilinda, when you have
a mortgage, pay property taxes, electric and oil
and other house hold expenses maybe you would
see peoples struggles. Marilinda, you dont really
have any ties to NH except for your parents, so I
dont think you have NH best interest.
Thumbs down to the U.S. government. The
U.S. is funding the murder of women and children
by Israeli war criminals. I am embarrassed and
ashamed of the U.S. government. Supporting
Israels murder of innocents is vile, and corrupt.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Thumbs up to
immigrants of Asian descent, they came to this
country to work, send their children to school and
live in country as civilized citizens. Thumbs down
to people who have been in this country for over
400 years. All they ever do is complain, have
children by the truckload and blame others for
their problems. And by the way, I love children.
Children should be protected. I am the rst
person to take my wallet to protect them.
Thumbs down to the person who tried to
portray Mr. Klessens and Mr. Mosto as jobless,
lazy losers. You couldnt be more wrong. They
are both extremely successful and intelligent
hard-working men who have
compassion for people who
have less than them. Thats what
is wrong with the Republican
Party. If you dont agree with
them, youre a total loser who
is on welfare. So wrong. Be
careful not to trip over your
bible while waving your
American ag.
Thumbs down to the New
Hampshire Republican Party.
Between importing the illegal
carpetbagger representing
the Koches and the church
lady representing the Puritan
agenda on Rockingham Park,
the GOP intends to send tools
to Washington to represent
everything but what is good for
New Hampshire citizens.
Thumbs down to the town of Salem NH
Planning Board. I dont know what construction
project is going on but the construction dump
trucks are going though residential areas too early
in the morning starting before 6 a.m. Give me
a break; I am not on that schedule. Have the
Building Inspector talk to them.
Thumbs up to deacons promoting pro-life,
anti-casino, pro-heterosexual marriage, etc.,
candidates. However, in spite of whom/what
anyone tries to promote,
money and corruption (evil)
puppeteer everything in this
world. Therefore its imperative
parishioners are preached/
taught the bible and beliefs of
the Church, even if its scary
at times. Are Catholics aware
theyre not supposed to join
freemason lodges? Dont waste
time pacifying with uff stuff.
We must bring others into the
faith with biblical truth, not
music. Pray the Saint Michael
Prayer again at Mass, for Lucifer
is deeply rooted within the world and hes seeped
into the Catholic Church.
Thumbs up for everyone who cares enough
about our country to show up and vote for the
most conservative candidates in the Primary
Election on September 9th, and thumbs up
for everyone who spends a little time learning
about the history of our country, and votes for
the candidates who will help us to restore the
USA to our founding principles. Thumbs down
for anyone who has not yet gured out that our
current leaders.
Thumbs up to Gary Lambert running
against Marilinda Garcia. It is refreshing to
nd a real politician who will help Salem and
New Hampshire. Enough with Marilinda the
pretender.
Thumbs up/Thumbs down.
Market Basket employees have
no idea of how this boycotting
hurt thousands of people.
Customers, farmers, meat,
chicken, park, etc., suppliers,
plant-floral suppliers, and the
businesses that are in these
plazas! Profits went way
down for surrounding business
because those customers
couldnt park; go into another
business without being
approached, loud noises all heard of horns,
screaming. This was a huge disruption to
others. Hope you all sue M.B.! Really, you
have a case!
Thumbs up/Thumbs down to all those
people who are still shopping at Market Basket
after a lot of people have gotten their hours
taken away from them /aka (laid off) and
who have been there working for many years
because Arthur S. does not care about people
who have built up his pocket of millions. Also
thumbs down to both MA and NH politicians
this is hurting your state by refusing to be
involved or to sit down
and have a beer to put this
supermarket dictator in his
place. I am unemployed too,
but will not shop here! Whats
your excuse?
Thumbs down to T-Bones
for having the Marilinda
Garcia signs on their property.
Garcia betrayed the people of
Salem. Please join my boycott
of T-Bones!
Thumbs down to Arthur
S. for all the damage he has
inflicted on a wonderful grocery store chain.
My prayers every day now include one for the
survival of Market Basket! Who would ever
have thought youd be praying for a grocery
store!
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Small businesses are a big
deal in New Hampshire,
and two area companies
were recognized for their
achievement in entering the
global economy.
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
(D-NH) presented Corn
Industries LLC of Salem and
W.S. Badger Company Inc.
of Gilsum with United States
Department of Commerce,
Global Marketing, U.S. Service
Export Achievement certicates
for their success exporting
products across the globe.
Small businesses are really
the backbone of this economy,
Shaheen said, adding she was
glad to see small businesses
going international.
Stephanie Logan,
international
business
manager of
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along with
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Our staff
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Just this year alone we have representatives
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But a lot of education was needed to get Corn
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business seemed like an overwhelming task,
but said educational seminars and STEP grants
provided the opportunities.
Corn Industries employs a hot solder
dip process to prevent tin whiskers and gold
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W.S. Badger Company is a family-owned
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Local Companies Recognized with US Export Awards for their Global Success
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by Bob Gibbs
With the upcoming primary coming up on Tuesday, September 9, all of the candidates are
out looking for votes. The primary provides each voter with a lot of power, as the most options
for candidates are available. With most of the ofce holders up for re-election, the statewide
campaigns are very busy this time out.
Recently the Salem Republican Committee invited the Republican candidates for state
representative to come and speak to the members and the public. Of the candidates running for the
state representative ofce, 11 came to the meeting.
The candidates who spoke were incumbent Gary Azarian, Arthur Barnes, incumbent Ron
Belanger, Bob Elliott, Mike Flathers, incumbent John Manning, Mike Petrilli, incumbent Anne
Priestly, Martha Spalding, incumbent John Sytek, and Robert Uttley.
All of the candidates gave many reasons for their candidacy. Most spoke of expanded gaming
in New Hampshire, keeping New Hampshire a no sales tax and no income tax state, and breaking
gridlock in Concord and Washington. All spoke of supporting U.S. veterans.
The Salem Republican Committee will hold its Labor Day picnic on Monday, September 1 from 3
to 5 p.m. at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge. Many of the Republican candidates national, state, county, and
local ofces will be in attendance.
The Democrats are strongly backing their incumbent ofce holders. Many of the candidates from all
parties are traveling the state and every corner of New Hampshire to secure those last few votes that get
them into ofce.



As has been shown before in the Town of Salem, a large informed voter turnout does make a difference
in the outcome of elections. There is still time to get educated on the many issues and learn more about
the candidates vying for ofce.
Political Season Underway and in Full Swing
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Since opening on September 1, 2013, Rockingham Community
Actions Outreach Center at 85 Stiles Rd. in Salem has served more
than 2,000 local residents in programs such as Fuel Assistance,
WIC, Homelessness Prevention, Emergency Food Pantry, and others.
Appointments for Salem area residents in need can be made by rst
calling 965-3029.
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On Friday, July 25, the Greater Salem Rotary
Club welcomed its newest member, Bob Slein,
to the club. Bob is a great addition to our club!
He already lives by the Rotary creed of service
above self! said longtime club member Ed
David. The Greater Salem Rotary Club meets at
7:30 a.m. every Friday morning at the Atkinson
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The rst week in August marked National Farmers Market Week
and nicely coincided with this months NH Eat
Local Month. To celebrate the bounty
of New Hampshire, the Market has
planned special programming for
each week in August.
We kicked off the month with
a Farm-to-Fork Community
Cookout. Guest chefs Glenn
Seeley from Word of Mouth
Private Chef Service and Mike
Dolan from Williams-Sonoma
grilled hamburgers, sausages, vegetables
and cheese panini while I made two of the
zucchini recipes we featured on WMURs Cooks Corner
that aired on Saturday, August 2. Our farmers and vendors provided
sides and desserts. The ticketed event served 150 guests and
proceeds will benet our EBT programming. Were thankful to all of
our farmers, vendors and shoppers for supporting this event!
This past Sunday, the Market hosted a book signing and demo
with Susan Crowther, author of The No Recipe
Cookbook. On August 17 there will be
a canning demo with a guest chef
from Williams-Sonoma, and more
cooking demos are scheduled for
August 24 and 31.
The Market is also proud to
announce its award of a grant
through the New Hampshire
Farmers Market Association for
a special program for EBT card
holders. Beginning August 3, the Market
will provide a $1 for $1 match up to $10,
while funds last. Other restrictions apply; please contact
info@salemnhfarmersmarket.org with any questions.
If you missed the WMUR Cooks Corner episode on zucchini,
check out our website. Well show how you can have fun with
zucchini. Play with your food. Mix up ingredients. Try something
new. Talk to the farmers and vendors. Stop by the information booth
to say hello. Wed love to see you.
Buy local. Eat local. Visit the Salem NH Farmers Market on
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted at Lake Street Garden
Center. Debit, credit and EBT accepted. Visit us online at
SalemNHFarmersMarket.org and check out the Featured Recipe
section to view the Cooks Corner episode and for more blueberry
recipes. Remember to like us on Facebook/salemnhfarmersmarket.
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What you do:
In small bowl mix extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and sugar.
Season with salt and pepper.
In large bowl, mix cucumber, zucchini and onion.
Pour extra virgin olive oil mixture over cucumber mixture and mix
well.
Stir in feta and dill.
Recipes that prove
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Donald J. Overka
Donald J. Overka, 78, of Salem, lost his life to a long courageous battle with lung
cancer Tuesday surrounded by his loving family.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Provenchal) Overka. Donald was born
in Lawrence, MA, and graduated from Central Catholic High School. Donald served in
the United States Navy in the Korean War aboard the USS Irwin on the DD-794.
Donald was a lineman for New England Electric. He was an avid member of
Merrimack Valley Umpires Association. He umpired baseball and refereed basketball
on the high school and college levels for over 30 years. He also taught and evaluated
umpires in the Merrimack Valley and Florida areas Donald loved and enjoyed spending
time with his family. His grandchildren were everything to him they brought him much
joy!
Donald was predeceased by his beloved wife. Sandra (Cann) Overka, and son,
Wayne Overka.
Donald is survived by his children, sons, Stephen Overka and wife Susan of
Lawrence, MA, Michael Overka and wife Kellie of Pelham, Timothy Overka of North
Andover, MA, and William Overka and his wife Hoang of Houston, TX; daughters, Cathy LaRochelle
and her husband Richard of Derry, Donna Chandler and her husband Robert and Paula Maroun and her
husband Douglas, all of Salem; brothers, Richard, Robert Chick and Edward Overka, all of Lawrence,
MA; and 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were celebrated Friday, August 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Windham Bible Church,
Windham. Burial followed in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
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.
John Remillard
John Remillard, loving and devoted husband of the late Joan (Devine) Remillard,
passed away peacefully at Nevins Rehabilitation Center in Methuen, MA, on August 5,
2014.
Born in Lawrence, MA, on April 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary
(Lambert) Remillard.
John attended St. Patrick Grammar School and Central Catholic High School in
Lawrence. He was a graduate of Merrimack College as well as Suffolk University
School of Law. He was a CPA and an Attorney in Massachusetts for many years.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and with his wife he was a
proud member of the Franco American War Veterans rising to the post of National
Commander In1978. He had a strong faith and he was a dedicated member of St.
Joseph Church in Salem. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.
John was the loving patriarch of a large close family. He enjoyed sharing his strong
faith, values, traditions, and memories with his eight children, 11 grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren.
John will be dearly missed by his children, Attorney MaryAnn Remillard of Salem, John Remillard
and his wife Maureen of Derry, Richard Remillard and his wife Linda of Apollo Beach, FL, Matthew
Remillard and Mark Remillard of Salisbury, MA, Susan Tanguay and her husband John of Salem, Kerri
Ann Remillard of Haverhill, MA, and Robert Remillard and his wife Melissa of Londonderry; as well as
his grandchildren, Melissa (Remillard) McKallagat and her husband Ryan, John Remillard, Eric Remillard,
Meaghan Remillard, Cory Remillard, Nikole Remillard, Ross Remillard, Neal Remillard, Jack Tanguay,
Dylan Tanguay and Haley Remillard; and his three great-granddaughters, Ava and Ella McKallagat and
Allanah Pirela. He also leaves a brother, Ronald Remillard and his wife Dorothy of Salem; as well as
sisters-in-law, Louise Remillard, Kay Remillard, and Evelyn St. Hilaire; and a brother-in-law, Michael
Devine; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Leger Remillard, Joseph Bob Remillard, Richard Remillard,
Raymond Remillard, Lorraine Berube, and Marcelle Peterof.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated on August 9 at St. Joseph Church, 40 Main St., Salem.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Birches Academy of Academics and Art, 419 South
Broadway, Salem NH 03079 (www.birchesacademy.org); or New Hampshire Special Olympics, 650 Elm
St., Manchester NH 03101 (www.sonh.org); or the Hydrocephalus Association, 4340 East West Highway,
Suite 905, Bethesda MD 20814 (www.hydroassoc.org).
Arrangements were under the care of The Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem.
To send an online condolence, please visit www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com orfacebook.com/
GoundreyDewhirstFuneral.
Shirley J. Cooke
Shirley J. Cooke, 77, of Salem, passed away on August 6, 2014, at the Holy Family
Hospital.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Karen (Picone) DeGregorio and partner Joseph
Guy of Methuen, MA, and Susan (Picone) Sanford and her husband Daniel of Mesa, AZ.
She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Sara DeGregorio and her anc Dr. Sergi
Martinez of Boston, MA, and Lindsey and Jake Sanford of Mesa, AZ; two sisters, Doris
Grasso of Methuen and Diane Blanchard of Salem; several nieces; and her beloved cat,
Tiger.
Shirley was born in Methuen on July 3, 1937, and would later graduate from the Tenney High School.
After graduation, Shirley married her rst husband, Albert Picone where they resided in both Lawrence,
MA and Methuen raising their two daughters.
Shirley later moved to Coraopolis, PA, with her second husband, Thomas Cooke, where they lived for
13 years. They shared a love for travel and visited many exotic places throughout their marriage.
An avid reader, Shirley was a highly intelligent woman and would later be accepted into MENSA. She
had a passion for cooking and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She also had a air for interior
decorating and her homes always reected her sense of style. She enjoyed spending time with family
and friends playing cards and board games. Shirley was known for her quick wit and sense of humor and
could always tell a good joke. A fun-loving person, one of her greatest pleasures was spending winters at
her second home in Las Vegas.
At the request of the family, all services will be private.
Memorial donations, in Shirleys name, may be made to the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL Dr.,
Salem, NH 03079.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com or facebook.com/
DewhirstFuneralHome.
Barbara Wujek
Barbara Wujek, 40, of Hudson, died August 9, 2014, at the Community Hospice
House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 10, 1973, in Leominster, MA,
daughter of Richard Wujek of Hudson and Barbara
(Czeladzinski) Wujek of Nashua.
Barbara was the wife of Carlos Medeiros of
Hudson.
For many years Barbara was a LNA at local care
facilities. She was known for her bizarre sense of
humor and was loved by all who knew her.
Besides her loving husband and dear parents, survivors include a
son, Tyler Wujek; two daughters, Angelica Wujek and Brittany Wujek;
and a granddaughter, Madelyn Wujek, all of Hudson; a sister, Darlene
Wujek of Connecticut; as well as several in-laws and many dear
friends.
All services were private.
The Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home in Hudson was in charge of
arrangements. To share an online message of condolence with the
family, please visit www.dumontsullivan.com.
Ruth L. Henning
Ruth L. Henning, 100, of Salem, died August 9, 2014, at Holy Family Hospital,
Methuen, MA. She was born in Methuen, and grew up in Lawrence, MA, graduating
from Lawrence High School and Cannons Commercial College. She was a long-time
resident of Salem.
Ruth worked at Federal Milk in Lawrence for many years and retired as an executive
secretary from Avco in Wilmington, MA. Ruth played the organ at Central Methodist
Church in Lawrence for 15 years. She was also the organist for the Christian Endeavor
Radio Choir in Lawrence. She started playing the organ for First Congregational Church
in the 1960s later becoming the choir director, a position she held until 2004. She was
very active in the church, also serving as church council secretary, church treasurer, and member and
auditor of the Philathea Class. For 18 years, from 1986 to 2004, she played the organ for every service,
never missing a single week. Her passions were her faith, music and her family. She was awarded the
Boston Post Cane for being the oldest resident in Salem on November 20, 2013.
Ruth was predeceased by her brothers and sister, William and Carl Henning, and Martha Foley; her
nephew, Bruce Henning; and her loving companion, Robert Chism.
She is survived by her nieces, Priscilla Cravino, Wendy Lisbon, Nancy Callahan, Sandee Hebsch, and
Carol Tordoff; seven great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be celebrated Friday, August 15, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church, 15
Lawrence Rd., Salem.
Memorial contributions in Ruths name may be made to the memorial stained glass window fund at
First Congregational Church,
15 Lawrence Rd., Salem, NH
03079.
The Douglas & Johnson
Funeral Home, 214 Main
St., Salem, has care of the
arrangements. To send a
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family, please view the obituary
at www.douglasandjohnson.
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The Salem Town Forest is a
beautiful and well cared for
destination. Located on
Route 111 just east of
Route 28, the forest
provides 3.7 miles
of trails, allowing
for quiet walks,
biking, horseback
riding and, if the
mosquitoes arent
biting, many
places to linger
and take in all that
nature has to offer. In
the winter, this is a great
place to cross country ski.
The paths are relatively at
with great views.
Along the trails
you can nd old
stone walls left from
when this land may
have been farmland.
The waters of
Hitytitty Brook are
visible from along
most of the paths
throughout the forest.
With any luck you
may see beavers,
ducks, geese and
other wildlife.
With the many layers of forest fauna
there to see, even the most avid
forest walker will nd plants
of interest: from the tall
old trees to those just
beginning to grow.
Mushrooms of many
shapes and colors.
Mosses, algaes,
water plants, and
owers.
In 1979, the voters
of Salem authorized
the selectmen to
purchase much of
this land; $80,000 was
authorized at that time. At
this time William Brown sold
79 acres to the town. Selectman
Richard Tibbets negotiated this sale.
Tibbets and Brown
were both very
interested to see
open space left for
future generations.
Brown sold the
land for about the
assessed value rather
than market value.
In 1983, an ofcial
town forest was
created and the
Salem Conservation
Commission was
designated as the
manager. In 1995, the nature
trail was created. The trail was
cut by a Boy Scout troop led by
Scoutmaster Kenneth Campbell.
In 2001, Salem High School
student intern Ashley Mason
completed a project to provide
16 nature trail signs, a bulletin
board at the parking area and an
updated brochure. Eagle Scout
candidate Chris Wilt completed
a project, also in 2001, to
place trail markers at 14 trail
intersections.
All of the land that is now
the town forest was cleared and
used by the original European
settlers for agriculture. Many
of the trees were cleared and
used for building and rewood.
Rocks cleared from the land
were used as borders to the
farm land. After the Civil
War, much of the land was
returned to a wooded state. In
the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s
sand and gravel were mined
from areas around the Hitytitty
Brook. Since that time the
forest has been allowed to re-
grow.
As you walk over the
footbridge from the parking area
into the forest and continue
to walk down the paths, it
becomes very easy to let go of
the sounds of the city and enter
a much quieter place.
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Football Team Continues to Improve in Offseason
by Jacob Gagnon
Last year, in Head Coach Robert Pikes inaugural season with
the Salem High School Football team, the Blue Devils improved
dramatically over the course of the season. After dropping the rst
four games of the season, Salem went on to win four of their nal six
contests. That turnaround, according to Pike, was attributed to hard
work nally paying off.
The same hard work that had helped the Blue Devils rebound
after a winless 2012 season has led to vast improvement for the team
this offseason. Offseason workouts have been going great. We
get about 30 guys that come three days a week to our lifting and
running program, said Pike. The boys have been working hard
to get stronger, faster, and better. Pikes players have also been
participating in a seven-on-seven passing league on Sunday nights to
help hone their skills while playing the game they love.
Perhaps the most impressive skill that the Blue Devil football
squad had developed last season is their ability to push forward
in every situation on the gridiron. Whether they trailed on the
scoreboard or led, the Blue Devils fought. Regardless of their
predicament, Salem played tenacious football with an attitude that
refused to quit. That mindset is more important for championship
football than talent could ever be.
Following last season, Salem lost a handful of critical senior
players due to graduation, including running back Jason Martinez.
Martinez led the Blue Devils offensive strikes last season. But, with
Salems perpetually improving crew, a new core group of seniors
will be tasked with leading the team. Running back and linebacker
Matt Loffredo, offensive and defensive lineman Austin Ribaudo, and
tight end and linebacker Austin Homsey were elected captains of the
football team by their peers.
Offensive and defensive lineman Anthony Loiacono, lineman
Nick Pappas, lineman Pat Hughes, wide receiver and defensive back
Kenny Calabrese, and quarterback and defensive back John Cerretani
are also senior leaders that Pike is expecting a lot out of this season.
(They) have had excellent attendance at summer workouts and will
be leaders on and off the eld as well, said Pike.
While winning is one way to assess improvement, Pikes goals run
deeper than the mere record of his team. Just as they showcased
last season, the Blue Devils are progressing and improving practice
by practice, and day by day. Overall and individual improvement
and progression are the keys to the Salem High game plan. Our
biggest goal is to just keep improving both individually and as team.
Last season we continued to get better as the season went along and
we hope to continue that this year, said Pike. The players need to
get better at individual technique, the coaches need to improve as
coaches, and we all need to become a more cohesive team. If we
do that, then it will be a successful season.
by Bob Gibbs
To the delight of many local children, the
Derry-Salem Elks club held its 17th annual
Kidsfest at the groups club at 39 Shadow Lake
Road in Salem. Organizer Steve Shepard said
that members of the organization raise money
for the Kidsfest through rafes and other events.
Most of the work is done by volunteers and
members of the club. Hamburgers, french fries,
pizza, soda, and ice cream were enjoyed by all.
Party Vision, LLC supplied the inatable rides
and rock climbing wall that many of the children
took turns on and enjoyed. The dunk tank gave
many of the children the chance to dunk their
siblings, providing all watching with great laughs.
Music was provided by DJ Kelly Norton of A
Goodtime DJs.
The Salem Fire Department provided the
event with a re prevention display trailer. Also
available was
an anti-drug
booth, which
offered parents
and children
information to
help stop drug
abuse.
Shepard also
said that the
club members,
through
donations, provided the
Kidsfest with 14 new bicycles and helmets which were rafed off to
children attending the festival. Many of the games have also been
handmade by club members with new games appearing each year.
Each year the Kidsfest is open to the public. As Shepard said simply,
We do this for the children.
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Aviana Chafee goes on a pony ride.
Playing one of the many carnival games is always a thrill.
Tori Woltering, left, and Hannah
Larose climb their way to the
top of the climbing wall