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Volume 8 Number 11
December 5, 2014 12 Pages
Making Memories at the Holiday Parade
Salem Community Patriot

Nancy Welton gets a furry hug.
Jack Frost makes an appearance.
Sophia Fitzell transforms into Snow White.
Alica Gaudet and Nala the dog eagerly await the parade.
Pageant winners wave to the crowd.
Staff photos by Bob Gibbs
Santa gives his reindeer a break and uses the horses.
Nancy Welton, David Forbes, Isabel Forbes and Majie Welton are all smiles.
The Bootmobile rolls through town.
The Salem High Marching Band fills the air with holiday music.
Even the Grinch looks friendly.
These kids are two of many who loved the parade.
Board Votes Safety Complex to Ballot

by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Aging infrastructure is a constant battle for a
municipality, and a proposal put before selectmen
this week would replace two aging buildings with
one.
Voters in March will decide whether a new
54,000-square-foot public safety complex will
be constructed on Veterans Memorial Parkway
combining both the police and fire departments.

A new joint safety complex at Veterans
Memorial Parkway is viable, said Selectman
James Keller after months of research with a
committee. The plan, in fact, is supported by
both fire and police.
The new building would be constructed on the
current police department property and would
carry a $23 million price tag.

We must always be cognizant and balance the
cost with the function, Keller said.
The new facility would feature a seven-bay
garage for the fire department, joint dispatch area,
community/emergency operations center room, as
well as adequate space for operations and meet
new standards and regulations. The building
Learning about Fire Safety
would also be ADA compliant, something the

existing facilities are not.
But the property exhibits some challenges,
including a large amount of wetlands, some
needing to be filled in.
Were proposing to fill 1.9 acres of wetland,
said Keller. We have 32 acres that will be set
aside.
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by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Salem residents receiving their electric bills from Liberty Utilities
should anticipate a 100 percent supply rate increase, as winter pricing
is now in effect.
The increase comes after suppliers monitored electricity
consumption over the 2013-2014 winter and found a rise in usage as
consumers keep homes heated.The increase will only be seen on the
supply rate and not the bill overall.
Liberty Utilities Communication Specialist John Shore said the
increase cost is a result of energy producers increasing rates and that
increase is passed off directly to consumers.
That cost is a pass through cost for us, he said. What we pay, you
pay.
And that payment is expected to be about $40 a month on average
across New Hampshire.
Shore said Liberty is a distribution company and not a producer of
electricity meaning they are responsible for power lines connecting
homes and businesses and billing. The company does not produce
electricity but instead buys it from suppliers, and that is where the
increase is coming from.
Were just in the distribution business, he said, adding residents
can now choose to purchase their electricity from other suppliers in
search of a lower rate.
The good news for consumers is that prices will drop back to
summer rates in six months, when the winter billing cycle ends.
Producers are raising costs as demand increases for the winter, both
in electricity and natural gas.
Shore said in winter months, consumers increase the demand for
natural gas, the fuel used to generate about 50-percent of the regions
electricity, and power stations arent guaranteed gas.
When supply to the region reaches capacity, power plants can be
cut off, making sure consumers are guaranteed their fuel. When this
happens, some natural gas electricity generators begin to run on more
costly oil while others are shut down for the day.
Other costly generators, some powered by jet engines, can be started
to augment the grid, but are expensive to operate.
Andy Duncan, an energy professor at the Lakes Region Community
College offered energy saving tips to reduce homeowners bills this
winter.
Ideas included replacing light bulbs with LED options, turning down
the hot water temperature and heat, and washing clothes in cold water.
He said energy star appliances and smart sensing power strips could
also reduce costs. Nearly two hundred people attended the event at
Salem High School.
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Salem Christmas Fund

Janice & Sonny Tylus - $25
K.M. Rukstela - $50
Ellen M. Beshara - $25
Linda & Neil Valente - $5
Robert & Evelyn Demers - $100
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home - $100
Tuscan Brands LLC - $250
Erin Cooper - $600
Accolades
Danielle Smith and Erika Smith, daughters of Kevin and Linda
Smith, enrolled at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, this fall. Before
classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included
an introduction to Colbys rigorous academics, rich cultural life, and
community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor
excursion. Danielle and Erika are graduates of Salem High School.
Curry College is proud to present Brittany Berg as Mary in Check,
Please. This is Brittanys premiere on the Curry Theatre stage, but
she has been seen previously in shows at Salem High School, such
as All in the Timing, He Said and She Said and A Good Night for
Singing! Brittany is the daughter of Roger and Christina Berg.
Alicia Daudet has made the first-quarter honor roll with Honors at
Austin Preparatory School.
Please send a check payable to The Salem Christmas Fund

along with your name, address, e-mail address, a message to appear in the paper.
Your contribution can brighten a childs Christmas and
help parents who are struggling to have something to give their children.
Contributions can be mailed to: Salem Christmas Fund, Inc. PO Box 1234, Salem, NH 03079
Salem Exchange Club Helps out at Sonshine Kitchen
Its All in
the Soup
Courtesy photo
submitted by Salem Exchange Club

The Sonshine (soup) Kitchen is an interfaith (nonprofit)
ministry supported by the Derry area communities. It is a
place for needy individuals and families to eat a nourishing
meal in an uplifting environment: serving five nights a week.
Meals are served Monday through Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the
First Baptist Church (next door).
The Salem Exchange Club is a vibrant group of local
businesses and professional men and women who focus on
child abuse prevention, youth programs, service to seniors
and Americanism. The club has made a commitment to help
out the Sonshine Kitchen one day of every month. Getting
the food, preparing it and serving the guests as well as
cleaning up after the event.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem preschoolers learn how to prepare and make
their own butter, bake corn muns, and wash and cut vegetables for turkey soup.
In the back: Larry Seaman and Fran Gugliotta.

In the front row: Nicole Shepley (Exchange Club president),
Larry Van Deventer (past president) and Bonnie Breen (also a past president)
Making Food Bank

Donation
Rotary Welcomes
Back Beth Roth
Courtesy photo
Fall Beauty Savings
Howie Glynn (left), president of the Arlington Pond Protective Association, and
his son, Ralph Glynn (right), presents a generous check of $2,000 to the Saints
Mary and Joseph Parish Food Bank. Deacon David Costello from the Parish
is shown receiving the check. The APPA has made donations to the local food
pantries annually for many years.
Area News
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Correct Temp Inc - $250

Claire Simensen - $175
Rudy & Patricia Parent - $50
Nassar Landscaping & Irrigation Inc - $175
Bill Shearer,
In memory Josephine Gurciulli, Forrest &
Dorothy Shearer - $250
Wont you consider helping a needy family or child with clothing, food or toys this year?
For close to 10 years, the Salem Christmas Fund has been helping the less fortunate during the Holiday
Season. The need this year is even greater than ever. You Can Make a Difference.
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Denise Kilmartin - $50

Harry & Marjorie Nelson,
In loving memory of our beloved son Bryan
- $100
Joan & Mark Barnhill - $50
Barbara Brazil - $325
Get Down Tonight Entertainment Inc $175
submitted by
Regina Andler
On Nov. 21,
the Greater
Salem Rotary
Club welcomed
Beth Roth back
to the club.
Beth, who is a
local business
attorney, was a
prior member of
the club but had
to leave due to
Courtesy photo
increased time
From left are John Moynihan,
commitments.
Beth Roth, and Jamie Santo.
Once a Rotarian,
always a
Rotarian! Now that Beth is able, she has come back and been
accepted with open arms. Sponsored by John Moynihan, Jamie
Santo was on hand to complete Beths induction and make her
homecoming official. For more information on the Greater Salem
Rotary Club, feel free to visit the website at www.salemnhrotary.
org.
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BGC Thanksgiving Dinner
Salem BikePed Corridor

Reaches Phase
One with $230K
in Matching
Funds
Right: Jetta Lima,

11, and Hailey
Johansen, 11,
enjoy dessert at the
Boys & Girls Club
Thanksgiving
dinner.
Staff photos by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Far right:
Heather Johansen,
11, and Brianna
Ayoub, 11, at
the Boys & Girls
Club annual
Thanksgiving
Dinner.
Executive Assistant of the Boys & Girls Club Beth Keane serves
mashed potatoes during the dinner. Nearly 400 people attended
the dinner at the club.
Denise Dolloff of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem serves Eleanor Lewis and her family, Amy
Ferrieira, Jose and Leah, during the clubs annual Thanksgiving dinner for members and families.
Girl Scouts Honored as Young Women of Distinction

by Jon Tripp
The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains honored two Salem Girl
Scouts during their annual Young Women of Distinction awards at Philips Exeter
Academy on Sunday, Nov. 16. Governor Maggie Hassan gave the keynote address
during the ceremony which honored girls for Destinations, Silver, and Gold awards.
Destinations is the national Girl Scout travel program that takes girls ages 13-18
to interesting locations around the country and the world. Silver and Gold awards
are given to girls who complete impactful community service projects. Salems
Christina Kennamer and Kat Tripp of cadet Troop 12115 were honored along
with six other girls from throughout the council for taking part in the Destinations
program. Kennamer and Tripp each sold over 1,000 boxes of cookies to fund
their trip to Huntsville, Alabamas Space Academy this past summer and were the
first Salem girls to participate in Destinations in over five years. Other GSGWM
Destinations participants went on US-based trips to Georgia and Wisconsin, and
internationally to Scotland, England, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Fiji.
For more information on Salem Girl Scouts, contact them by e-mail at
SalemGirlScouts249@gmail.com or to learn more about Destinations, visit their
website at http://girlscoutsgwm.org/general/page/gsusa-destinations.
submitted by Larry Belair

With pledges from three more members
of Salems business community, the Friends
of the Salem Bike-Ped Corridor has reached
the $230,000 matching share needed to fund
Phase 1 of the local rail trail project. The total
TE Grant for the Salem project is $917,000.
The moving force behind Salems first phase
of an eventual 5.1 mile trail, FSBPC, received
a $125,000 allocation of Tax Credit funds from
the New Hampshire Community Development
Finance Authority which, if sold to New
Hampshire businesses, would result in the final
$100,000 in funds needed.
The pledges by Enterprise Bank, Bank of
New England and Canobie Lake Park, when
combined with earlier pledges from Salem Cooperative Bank and Pentucket Bank, mean that
the long-awaited construction of 1.1 miles of
trail in Salem can begin in the spring of 2015.
The Salem section, starting at the WindhamSalem town line on Range Road, will help
create a hard-surface trail stretching from Old
Rockingham Road in Salem to downtown
Derry.
FSBPC Co-Chairman David Topham said,
We are very fortunate to have so many
generous corporate citizens who, when
asked to help, are quick to offer their support.
Enterprise Bank, Salem Co-Operative Bank
and Canobie Lake Park had also made
contributions in the earlier stages of our
fundraising. Their continued support was
crucial to our success.
FSBPC is wasting no time in preparing for
the next phase of the corridor. According to
Topham, the Town of Salem has filed for an
additional grant to help continue the project
southward to Tuscan Kitchen where a section
had been previously completed by Joe Faro,
owner of the Tuscan Kitchen properties. We
hope to apply for another Tax Credit allocation
for Phase 2, said FSBPC Fundraising Chairman
Larry Belair. The support thus far has been
amazing and we have been approached by
others who wish to participate. So, lets get it
done while we can.
Courtesy photos
Salems Christina Kennamer and Kat Tripp took a Destinations trip

to see the Space Shuttle Pathfinder in Huntsville, Ala.
GSGWM CEO Patricia Mellor, Christina Kennamer, Kat Tripp, and GSGWM Board Chair Susan Donnelly
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mom and father in law; I am unsure what to get
them. They both are in their 80s with some health
concerns. I was wondering if you have any ideas
for some holiday gifts? Thanks, Janet
Janet thanks so much for the question. I will
share some of the ideas I have shared with the
Silverthorne families over the years.
We all love clothing and this is a great time
to purchase some new, comfortable clothes.
Sweatpants or pants with an elastic waist are
good as they are easy to put on. Seniors can
become cold, quite quickly, so a new sweater,
sweatshirt or over-the-head shirt is a gift they
may enjoy. Button-down blouses or shirts can be
tough to manage if you have arthritis or confusion.
Nightgowns, pajamas, bathrobes and slippers, with
a back and a rubber sole, may be clothing items
you want to look into.
Stocking stuffers you may want to consider
would be socks with a large band, nightlights
that come on automatically when it becomes
dark and Post-It notes, which can be used to help
them remember to take their pills or pay a bill.
A new pair of gloves and scarves would be an
appreciated gift for many seniors as well. Gift
cards to the market, hairdresser, lawn mower,
housecleaner, or restaurants also fit well in a
stocking!
As we age it can be difficult to tie a shoe, so
shoes or sneakers with Velcro straps, may be
something you want to look into. The local New

Balance Outlet in Lawrence sells sneakers with
Velcro straps.
A family calendar with photos of family
members and birthdays and anniversaries already
marked in the appropriate months will make a
special gift. These can be made online or at many
drugstore photo kiosks.
A clock with large numbers and date can be a
helpful gift for both your mom and father-in-law.
Some other good ideas may be bringing them
out to a matinee movie. Bring them shopping
and have them pick out some of the clothes I
mentioned above.
Safe craft projects, whether it is sanding some
wood or knitting a scarf, can help bring good
feelings to them. Craft projects will keep them
busy and offer a feeling of being helpful if they
can make something someone in the family could
use.
Music has an incredible impact on so many
people. Buy a favorite CD or make one that is full
of their favorite music or musicians.
And finally, as my parents tell me, the best
gift is just being with family and listening to the
stories all the kids and grandkids have to share.
Paula Faist, MS, LSW, is president of the NH
Adult Day Services Association and program
director of Silverthorne Adult Day Center.
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Letters to our Editor
Its about our Freedom

Most Americans crave our countrys freedoms. Free
to have a choice different than others might desire.
When it comes to our government are we really free? In
the last seven years it seems like our government wants
to control, regulate, and cause the marginalization of
the free people of America. We started to go downhill
when the Senate Democrats in Washington, such
as Sen. Harry Reid, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (in
control) voted the way of President Obama, up to
99% of the time on issues the American people do not
like and some find intolerable in costs and benefits
such as Obama Care, extreme global warming, failed
environmental adventures, lack of a immigration policy
and the foreign threat of ISIL. These repressions and
lack of attention by our elected leaders is a leading
attempt to water down our U.S. Constitution, and Bill
of Rights by presidential executive orders and blind
robot self interest democrats.
We need to stand up to these self serving politicians
of any political party and remove them or denounce
them as unworthy in office. They have violated their
sworn oath to protect the country and the American
people from foreign and domestic enemies. Personally
as a long time Democrat until President Reagan, won
election. Many of us believe this country is heading to
disaster with the programs of these left wing socialist
progressives are willing to engineer that would lead to
have a one party rule with no dissent by the American
people.
Stopping the dictatorial march to control our life was
all about the 2014 election. You did make a difference
by voting to change America back from a dangerous
course of progressive liberalism where there was no
return, voting for preserving our freedom!
Hopefully, in January our government will be more
open and transparent. All Americans need to view
openness and by all parties working together our
country will preserve Constitutional freedom for all
people.
Ed Brooks, Salem
The Generosity of North Salem

Elementary
Wow! Your (staff and students of North Salem
Elementary School) food drive this month was fantastic!
I drove away with the trunk of my Honda Accord
totally filled and the back seat with 15 bags of food.
I cant tell you how enthused our pantry supervisor
was when she saw the food and was able to restock
our pantry in preparation for serving the families this
Friday.
On behalf of struggling families in Salem, we thank
you for your continuing generous donation of food
to Saints Mary and Joseph Food Pantry. It enables
us to keep our pantry adequately stocked as we try
to meet the needs of many Salem families affected by
unemployment and other adverse economic conditions
in our country.
May God Bless you for all the service that you
provide to families in our Salem community. We look
forward to benefiting from your efforts again in the
future.
David T. Costello, Deacon, Saints Mary
and Joseph Parish, Salem
Republicans Red-Faced over

Benghazi Fabrication
The Washington, DC Republican Party, a Father of
Lies cabal if there ever was one, has been exposed once
again.
The GOPs two-year-plus litany of dishonesty
since the September 11, 2012, terrorist hits against
the Benghazi diplomatic compound was orchestrated
by national Republican leaders including Mitch
McConnell, John Boehner, John McCain and Lindsey
Graham. They sought to and succeeded in painting
a secretive, anti-American picture of President Barack
Obama and the White House in the wake of the
murderous hits, falsely alleging an Obama/Hillary
Rodham Clinton cover-up of the facts surrounding
the Islamic attack, and dragging then UN ambassador
Susan Rice into the fray by lying about the content of
her post-assault quotes to make it seem that she was
deliberately misleading the anxious American public
about White House as well as our Libyan security
culpability. And there were no silenced whistleblowers,
intelligence failures, or any White House blackmailing
of then CIA head David Petraeus to silence him from
leaking anything inflammatory, as well as no faked
concussion by Clinton to keep her away from the
congressional investigation.
The House Intelligence Committee, ironically run
by a majority of Republicans who fortunately are dutybound to report real findings after their investigations
as opposed to the steady stream of falsehoods that their
Senatorial and House political friends can perpetrate
daily, published their long-awaited report on November
21. It debunked every inflammatory factoid splattered
against the wall by congressional Republicans over
the past two years. House Speaker Boehners repeated
assertions that Obama was misleading the American
people, Representative Darrell Issas anti-Clinton
assertion that she gave a stand down order to prevent

our military from moving in against the attackers, and
Grahams preposterous accusation that Obama has
failed as commander-in-chief before, during and after
the attack all turned out to be just more damned
lies by an out-of-touch, out-of-control pack of
conservative wolves. Their and their ugly pundits like
Limbaugh, Savage, et al claims turned out to be just as
disingenuous as their specious negative pretenses over
the past six years against all new positive legislation that
the Obama administration has implemented that has
dragged the United States out of the quagmire, both
domestic and international, that the GOP dumped us
into last decade.
Tens of millions of taxpayers dollars were spent
by the Republicans in their witch hunt, between all
the Benghazi staff briefings, nearly 20 public hearings
and the 26,000-page Intelligence report. This was
all in their efforts to politicize a tragedy that should
have banded together Democrats and Republicans
alike as the 9/11 attacks in 2001 did, and instead were
all sacrificed as just another GOP canard against a
president that they have hated from the very beginning
(how could John McCain have actually lost back in
2008? And Mitt Romney in 2012?)
But the good news from the findings is that,
ostensibly anyway, Benghazi will be a non-issue against
Clinton if she decides to run for the Oval Office in
2016. Of course, knowing both the mendacious nature
of the GOP as well as their total contempt toward the
American voter (and looking at last months elections,
who could blame them?), theres a pretty good chance
that they will make it an issue against Clinton anyway,
if she commits. The hard-right wing, who is already
discounting the House report, as well as misogynists
everywhere, will be unaffected. But any objective
political observer in 2016 will hopefully remember this
particularly un-American conservative disgrace, and will
vote accordingly.
William F. Klessens, Salem
An Answer for Klessens

Mr. Klessens and other NH Democrats certainly have
a perspective. Scaring people with the Koch Brothers is
interesting as they are supporting candidates who want
to uphold the Constitution. Democrats are funded
primarily by trial lawyers, government unions, and
billionaires who desire to destroy our country.
George Soros, the Democrats funder, has been
manipulating currencies and causing recessions for
decades. A convicted inside trader in France (1988), he
is mentioned as the primary reason for the destruction
of the British pound on Black Wednesday in 1992 when
he made $1 billion by short selling $10 billion in the
currency. Millions of Britons lost their life savings in
the devaluation that followed.
In 2004, Mr. Soros put together The Secretary of
State Project, a campaign to replace all the 50 State

Secretary of States, who are responsible for managing
elections and voter registration. Soros sought to ensure
the vote could be enhanced if required to win. They
helped to elect community organizer Mark Ritchie,
the Minnesota Secretary of State who presided over
Al Frankens theft of incumbent Republican Norm
Colemans Senate seat in the 2008 election. Franken
won by 312 votes after weeks of wrangling and votes
appearing. Ritchie allowed the inclusion of 393
felons votes who have no right to vote. Several counties
reported more voters than residents. Fortunately, the
527 organization Soros funded lost in 2010 and he
dropped the project.
I must admit I am proud (not) at the brilliant
Kuster in the debates. She posed as a talking-point
Democrat displaying no ability to speak beyond what
has been drilled into her by consultants. Has she
located Benghazi on a map yet?
Another stellar debater is Jeanne Shaheen. Her
debate tactics showed just how petty she can get. Speak
to the issues much? Shaheen loved to answer direct
questions with an evasion or with some assistance from
the usual gotcha jo-whore-nalists who moderate
these debates. Its embarrassing to watch the nasty
condescending partisanship of it all.
Shaheens defense of voting for Obamacare that is
literally killing people in this state is a travesty. Many
in the North can no longer get reimbursed by the
insurance they are forced to buy as all the doctors
and hospitals in the north they used are out of
network. There is a little mentioned rule written into
Obummercare which restricts available doctors to the
county or state in which you live. Didnt that MIT
genius Gruber say that they all (Shaheen included)
intentionally lied to us to get this wonderful healthcare
system passed? Feel proud all you voters for people who
knowingly participated in the fraud being perpetrated
upon us.
Then there is the smear of Walt Haverstein who is
an evil man who participated in creating the security
devices and advanced weaponry that protects us. As
the parent of a military person I bless the fact he
directed the company that has been helping our country
maintain an advantage against those who would attack
us. He has more budget sense than this Governor who
signed the Medicaid enrollment increase for three years
of funding. And after the third year? Our taxes must go
up as the federal funding ceases. Thanks, Maggie. Like
Common Core and the Agenda 21 regional project
run by the EPA/HUD, these policies are meant to steal
more tax money to support government unions. The
EPA wants to impose a tax for the rain running off your
roof and Maggie will sign right up for it. After all, it
is a Democrat proposal. There is no need to read it or
think about the impact; just do it.
Bill Weimar, Salem
Congratulations
Tuscan Brands
George L. Duncan Award of Excellence
Whether serving in our community or serving
guests at our restaurants or markets, we
promise a special culinary event with each
encounter.
Everyone at Enterprise Bank would like to extend our
sincerest congratulations to Tuscan Brands for being
selected as the recipient of the George L. Duncan
Award of Excellence at Enterprise Banks
2014 Celebration of Excellence.
Offering guests an authentic trip to Italy without leaving Salem, NH, TuscanKitchen and
Tuscan Market present made-from-scratch food in the ambience of an Italian countryside
home. For CEO Joe Faro and the 200 members of the Tuscan Brands family, the only thing
more important than a great meal is a strong commitment to honoring community and
preserving traditions.
Opened in 2010 and 2012 respectively, Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market have garnered
local and national accolades, including the Food Network, and earned numerous honors for
the restaurants quality food and impressive wine list.
Tuscan Brands gives back to the community in meaningful ways, including complimentary
meals to Salem veterans in honor of Veterans Day. They are strong supporters of the
Salem Boys & Girls Club, including a junior chef program for teens, as well as numerous
local charities, schools, and sports organizations. For Tuscan Brands, good business
combines innovation in Artisan Italian cuisine with a culture that constantly gives back to the
community and allows their employees to thrive in a positive environment.
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Friday, December 5
The Haigh Elementary School PTA will
host its annual Vendor Night from 6 to 8
p.m. in the All-Purpose Room. Come get
a jump on your holiday shopping with 16
vendors. There will be a free raffle with chances
offered for every purchase you make and every
friend you bring along to the event. There will
also be free crafts for the kids and Santa will be
making an appearance as well!
5th
Saturday, December 6
The First Congregational Church of
th
Salem, located at 16 Lawrence Rd., will
host an old-fashioned Cookie Walk from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is the 21st cookie
event organized by church members to benefit
church projects. An assortment of home baked
cookies will be available including everyones
favorite, chocolate chip, sugar and other familiar
flavors. Or, you might want to try something
new to enjoy at home with that hot cup of tea
or coffee. Containers can be filled with your
selection of cookies and are available at the door.
Members and businesses within the community
have generously donated items to raffle off.
Tickets will be on sale at the church during the
Cookie Walk and the drawing will take place
following the event.
Tuesday, December 9
The Rockingham Writers Group is
seeking additional members. If you
have an interest in writing a novel, short
stories, self-help book or a memoir contact
Brian C., americanstar@netway.com. This is not a
writing course, therefore we expect writers to have
a rudimentary grasp of writing fundamentals. The
RWG is a small focused group whose objective
is to assist one another to improve our writing
skills and to become published writers. On a
9th
monthly basis, we critique each others work in a

constructive manner. The RWG meets the second
Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Kelley Library, Salem.
Wednesday, December 10
Remembering Sandy Hook Candle
Light Vigil, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at St.
David Church, 231 Main Street, Salem,
across for Kelley Library. Remembering the
victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School on the
second anniversary of the shootings. The vigil will
be held outside if the weather is inclement or
too cold, the observance will be inside the church.
Bring a candle or a battery operated candle.
10th
Big Board Games Family Night at the Kelley

Library, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids aged 6 to 10 and
their families will play over-sized board games:
Jumbo Jenga, Mega Connect Four, Floor PacMan (and Ms. Pac-Man). Families will compete
in teams with other families. Be sure to register.
Contact Brittany Tuttle, 898-7064 or btuttle@
kelleylibrary.org.
Friday, December 12
Night at the Kelley Library, 6:30
th to Movie
8:45 p.m. This months film will be
Holiday Inn, starring Bing Crosby and
Fred Astaire. Music by Irving Berlin. This
film from 1942 marks the debut of the classic
Christmas song White Christmas. Contact Paul
Giblin, 898-7064 or pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.
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The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a Christian

service celebrating the birth of Jesus in nine bible
readings interspersed with Christmas hymns. We
warmly invite all to come together in prayer and
son as we deeply experience the miracle of His
coming! The presentation is free and open to the
public. 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 40 Main St.,
Salem. Refreshments will follow in St. Joseph
December
Family Room.
Start you Christmas Festivities with the
annual Play Among The Stars Theatre Groupe
Holiday performance at the Salem High School
auditorium. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m.
This year they will be performing The Twelve
Unique Days of Christmas. You can count on
a totally different twist to the traditional Twelve
Days of Christmas! Admission is free but of
course, donations are more that welcome and
appreciated. There will be a bake sale and a
50/50 raffle. Seating is limited at our Christmas
productions so get there early and settle in for a
fantastic show!
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Wednesday, December 17
Kelley Library Book Group, 7 to
8:30 p.m. . This months book is
Transatlantic, by Colum McCann.
Copies of the book are available at the
library. This Book Group meets monthly on the
last Wednesday of the month. This long running
Book Group is facilitated by Joan Fardella.
Contact Audrey LaRoche, 898-7064 or alaroche@
kelleylibrary.org.
2014
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17th
Christmas Fund, we will be preparing a free

Christmas Day Dinner once again this year at
the Knights of Columbus, 37 Main St., Salem,
from 12 to 3 p.m. Bring your family, friends and
neighbors and share the day with us. Once again
we will deliver to those who are homebound and
cannot attend. If you need a ride let us know.
Reservations are requested by December 18. In
addition, undertaking needs your help. You can
participate by coming to prepare the food, serve,
clean up, pick up those who dont drive and
deliver the meals. We will also need donations of
food items, such as potatoes, vegetables, desserts,
turkeys, bread, soda, coffee, tea, help with table
favors, etc. If you find it in your heart to help in
any way, contact David Thompson at 898-1217 as
soon as possible as we need to coordinate early in
order to make it a success. This is our fifth year of
this endeavor.
Sunday, December 21, Tuesday, December

23 & Wednesday, December 14
You are invited to Christmas In This
Place at Rockingham Christian Church,
a meaningful Christmas experience for the
whole family. Join us as we celebrate the season
with music worship and a creative telling of the
Christmas story! Childcare will be provided for
children ages 5 and younger. Sunday and Tuesday
at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 4 and 6 p.m.
21st
25th
Thursday, December 25
With the blessings of Fr. John, Pastor of
Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, the Salem
Knights of Columbus and the Salem
Salemhaven Celebrates New Rehab Center

by Sonny Tylus
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce was
honored to help Salemhaven celebrate its new
Rehabilitation Center and grateful for their hosting
of the November Business After Hours. Over 120
people stopped by to see the new addition and
partake in the networking activities. Greater Salem
is truly fortunate to have such a great business as
Salemhaven complete with an amazing and caring
staff as part of the community.
Salemhaven is a privately owned, non-profit facility
featuring 110 beds and excellent skilled nursing.
Visitors and patients can also find a serene, woodland
and campus setting in the Silverthorne Adult Daycare
Center, which is committed to providing an active
and enjoyable lifestyle for seniors.
Mike Collins, Senator Chuck Morse and Paul Faist are

surrounded by board members as they cut the ribbon.
Staff photo by Sonny Tylus
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to the Salem Conservation
Commission. Salem High
School is one of four other
schools in New Hampshire to
become a state finalist in the
Solve for Tomorrow contest.
During the next phase of the
competition, Mrs. Preston
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This is Salem High Schools first time as a state finalist in the
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Salem High Staff

Member Recognized
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Bob Brockway, a math teacher,
was selected as the Salem High
School Staff Member of the Month
for November. His nomination by
a parent recognized him for his
dedication and commitment to her
son, who was trying to improve his
grades.
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school on multiple days to help my
son with his studies. Yesterday he
received two quiz scores, and it is
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and we have great admiration for
Mr. Brockway and his perseverance with our child. He teaches all day and
is then willing to stay longer after school instead of going home to his own
family. This family is extremely appreciative.
Haigh Students
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Students at Haigh Elementary got the opportunity to
participate in the World Sports Stacking Associations
annual Stack Up on Nov. 13 as part of Guinness World
Records Day, in an effort to break the world record for the
Worlds Largest Sport Stacking Event. The students joined
over 570,000 participants around the world, breaking the
previous world record of 555,932 participants set in 2013.
Speed stacking is a sport that involves stacking plastic
cups up and down in specific sequences, usually pyramids,
in as little time as possible. The activity has been
shown to promote cooperation, dexterity, and hand-eye
coordination. All participants in the annual event must
stack for at least 30 minutes. In addition, all students were
given a code to download a certificate on the WSSAs
website to commemorate their participation in the annual
event.
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and math by challenging
teachers and students to
take topics out of traditional
classroom settings and
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addition to being awarded
two Galaxy Tabs, Laura
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development course from
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This is an incredible
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that our teachers do on a daily basis, said Salem High School
Principal Tracy Collyer said.
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News
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We have a Spirit Day on Friday, Dec. 5 Sunglasses Day! Show
your school spirit and help your class earn Panther Points by taking
part in this school wide activity.
You are invited to join us on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. in
our school gym for our PTA sponsored Holiday Fair. Students are
able to purchase gifts for their friends and family and there will be
also be crafts and vendors for the adults. This is a great time to start
your holiday shopping!
Thank you to everyone who took an ornament from our Giving
Tree to assist a family in need. Please return your wrapped gift with
the ornament attached to the outside of the package by Dec. 5.
Our PTA sponsored School Store takes place on Dec. 9. Students
are able to purchase fun, whimsical school supplies that range in
price from five cents to $1. We ask that students bring in no more
than $2 for the school store.
We have an early release for students on Wednesday, Dec. 10.
Students will be dismissed from school at 1:30 p.m.
Character Counts at North Salem School! We are focusing on the
trait of Caring. Teachers choose two students from their classroom
who are role models by exhibiting the trait of Caring every day.
They are Jayce Robinson, Rylie Pariseault, Eveyln Rigano, Domenic
Santo, Caden Smith, Molly Ammon, Mason Toupin, Aiden Toupin,
Gwen Vincent, Ryan Poirier, Olivia Burke, Olivia DeFrancesco,
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School News
Discovering and Learning Every Day
ol News
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Greetings from Grade One! November was a very busy and
exciting month. During this time first grade students discovered
lots of information about the Pilgrims. They now have a better
understanding of how
difficult the voyage on the
Mayflower was and how
hard the Pilgrims had to work
every day even the Pilgrim
children! First graders found
that some of their chores are
similar to those of the Pilgrim
children, such as keeping their
rooms picked up and helping
with dishes, but they are so
thankful that their daily lives
dont involve carrying water
from a stream or gathering firewood!
Theres a lot of reading going on in our first grade classrooms.
Concentrating on sight words and short vowels through activities
and games helps them find word wall words, read morning
messages, and of course, read lots of just right books. Students
have also learned some important reading strategies when trying to
solve a word, such as: Does it look right?; Does it sound right?;
and most importantly, Does it make sense? During Readers
Workshop, students have been making personal connections to
stories and informational books. Using their schema helps them
gain a better understanding of the story. If you peek into our rooms
youll see lots of noses in books. Everyone is working very hard to
earn those very special Barron Bs. Reading awards have begun,
so lets hope Mr. DiNardo ordered a lot of those big red Bs! The
Michael Courtois
Wins Leadership
Education Award
teachers and students would like to thank all the parent volunteers
for giving their time to listen to readers every week. The students
look forward to their one-on-one reading time.
We are approaching the end of our Narrative Writing unit.
Students have written lots of great
stories about places theyve gone
to, experiences theyve had and
some very special adventures.
Everyone is working very hard to
publish one best piece.
The strategy above Does it
make sense? is heard frequently
when students are working on their
math skills too. They have been
focusing on comparing numbers,
finding number patterns, and
learning addition and subtraction
facts. In the morning they add up lunch choices, or compare
the temperature from one day to the next. They have discovered
that numbers are used in many different ways as they do these
activities each day. They have been using all these skills to find a
variety of ways to illustrate, explain and solve problems. This might
involve acting out a math problem with their classmates, using
manipulatives to show their solution or drawing it. There are some
very creative thinkers in Grade One.
With the arrival of December upon us, the children will be
exploring and learning about the many different ways people
celebrate the holidays and share the spirit of the season. First
Grade would like to wish Happy Holidays! to all their families
and friends.
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News
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Salem High School
Salem High School and
the National Association
of Workshop Directors
congratulate Michael Courtois
as the 2014 Dr. Earl Reum
Award winner for Region 1.
Courtois is being recognized
by the states of Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, and
Vermont for his contributions
to the leadership education of
both students and advisers.
The Dr. Earl Reum Award
began in 1991 to honor the
Michael Courtois
organizations founder. It
is the goal of the award to
recognize one individual in each of eight regions within the nation
for their role in leadership education and involvement in training
advisers within the arena of student activities.
Courtois will be recognized during the opening general session of
the National Conference on Student Activities in Scottsdale, Ariz., on
Friday evening, Dec. 5.
Salem Co-operative Bank

Welcomes New Mortgage
Loan Officer
Helping to Provide
Thanksgiving Meals
submitted by Susan Noel

Cynthia Carver has joined Salem Co-operative Banks Mortgage Lending team. In her role as
assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer, Carver will focus primarily on serving homebuyers
within the communities of Plaistow, Atkinson, Hampstead, and Kingston. She will be based in the
Salem branch office.
Cyndi has over 25 years of banking experience, with the last 11 years spent in residential mortgage
lending, said Donna Elotmani, senior vice president of Mortgage Lending for the Bank. She is
particularly passionate about assisting first time homebuyers
with the mortgage loan process. Cyndi also brings an extensive
understanding of ongoing regulatory changes as they apply to the
residential mortgage industry. We are thrilled to have someone with
her level of experience and commitment to customer service on the
team.
Carvers passion for helping others is also seen in her commitment
to the community and she has received numerous awards and
accolades for her involvement. She has held board positions with
non-profit and civic organizations such as Ruths House, Haverhill
Boys and Girls Club, Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange, and
Soroptimist of Greater Haverhill.
Carver resides in Southern New Hampshire and enjoys traveling,
golfi
ng, cooking and reading in her leisure time.
Cynthia Carver
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and small businesses in Salem, New N.H., Methuen, Mass., and their
surrounding communities. They were founded to, and remain committed to, providing financial
services with honesty and integrity, while maintaining their position as a financially sound cornerstone
of the community. Salem Co-operative Bank is an Equal Housing Lender (NMLSR ID# 543601) and a
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Salem Co-operative Bank is located at 3 South Broadway, Salem, and 284 Merrimack Street,
Methuen. For additional information, visit www.salemcoop.com.
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Playful Jenny
Keeps her Nose Clean
submitted by Salem Animal Rescue League
My name is Jenny and Im a curious and
playful girl! I recently walked in the Salem
Christmas Parade and had a great time. I
have to admit my nose was to the ground
for some of it - so much to smell. I did very
well around all the other dogs and was
well behaved meeting people along the
way. Come visit me to see my easygoing
personality.
Come meet Jenny and all of the dogs
waiting to find a home at the Salem Animal
Rescue League during our open hours:
Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m., Thursday 2 to 7 p.m.,
and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.
SARL is always looking for dedicated
volunteers to assist in caring for our animals,
if interested contact D.J. Bettencourt at
djbettencourt@sarlnh.org.
submitted by Doug Seed

You may have noticed an
unusual float in last Sundays
Holiday Parade. Members and
friends of the Exchange Club of
Salem pushed 10 shopping carts
along the 2-mile parade route,
collecting canned and boxed
foods and household paper goods
from parade spectators. Many
families who didnt know about
the Exchange Clubs food drive
gave cash donations.
The effort raised a total of
$637 in cash and a whopping
18 cartons of food and paper
Exchange Club members and
items that weighed in at over 520
friends ready to push the Food
pounds. The food and money
Drive shopping carts along the
were distributed to local food
parade route.
pantries immediately following the
parade.
People love donating and the
kids, especially, love putting their donations into the shopping
carts, Exchange Club Food Drive Chairman Andy Nelson said.
We collected twice as much as we did in last years parade
and hopefully well double it again next year!
We want to thank all of the volunteers who helped out and
special thanks to Centerpoint Community Church who brought
a half-dozen helpers, Nelson said. It was a great day! We
also want to thank Market Basket for lending us the shopping
carts.
Courtesy photo
Lobster Tail Restaurant Marks a

Decade of Delicious Seafood
Food Drive Chairman Andy Nelson with the more than $600 collected
from parade spectators along the route. All money and food was turned
over to local food pantries immediately following the parade.
Courtesy photos
Theres no place like home

Staff photos by Doug Robinson
by Doug Robinson
The Lobster Tail Restaurant recently
celebrated its 10th year anniversary of
business in Windham. Complete with a
ceremonial ribbon cutting, members from
the community, Greater Salem Chamber
of Commerce and staff were present to
celebrate the occasion.
Lobster Tail owner Mark Smith attributes
their success to listening to our customers.
When we opened our doors in 2004,
we were a totally different place. In our
early years, we had only a few tables and
a walk-up counter, and we served our
food on paper plates. We learned that
our Windham customer is much more
discerning and, once we changed our
concept from paper to china, our business
just grew.
Today, Lobster Tail, located in the Howie
Glenn Plaza, hosts a premier menu of
seafood items. From catering to lunchtime
cuisine, weekend specials and a full-service
bar, Lobster Tail continues to provide their
customers with that hometown, familyowned business feeling not offered by the
traditional, national chains.
Whether your palate prefers fried Maine
shrimp, breadbowl clam chowder, fried sweet Greater Salems Chamber of Commerce President, Donna Morris,
bay scallops, or a haddock sandwich, Lobster
Mark Smith, owner of Lobster Tail, and General Manager
Tail offers a fresh, wide variety of menu
Zach Woodard take a moment to celebrate the
selections from which to choose from 363
special occasion as they cut the ribbon.
During this holiday season we are drawn to the treasures of home the warmth
and comfort of family, memories and familiar surroundings. Our agencies work
together to keep you or your loved one at home with the people and things you
love. It has been our privilege and honor to provide comprehensive medical,
emotional, and supportive services in the homes of thousands of wonderful
patients and families in our care.
We extend warm holiday wishes for
peace, comfort and togetherness to
you and those you hold dear.
Windhams Lobster Tail offers a spacious interior, diverse menu selections,
and a well-lit ambiance conducive to creating memories while dining.
The Leaders in Home Health and Hospice Care
Offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine
days a year. Lobster Tail only closes for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Homemade, home-cooked, and hand-me down recipes tantalize
the taste buds. We want to pamper our customers with topquality seafood selections and combine that with customer service
not met anywhere else in southern New Hampshire or northern
Massachusetts, said Smith.
Our weekend specials are a highlight here. We love to come up
with new entrees for our customers. Whether that be our Cranberry
Glazed Salmon, baked and glazed with a homemade cranberry glaze
served with a butternut squash and roasted potatoes or our Seafood
Paradise made with fresh lobster meat, king crab, PEI (Prince Edward
Island) mussels and sweet Nantucket cape scallops, cooked in our
classic scampi sauce tossed with fresh angel hair pasta, we want to
continually service our customers.
Lobster Tail believes that giving back to the community is most
important. We are involved with Nobodys Children, Make-a-Wish
Foundation, American Red Cross, Santa Fund, Windhams Helping
Hands, as well as Toys for Tots. Each year we reach out and sponsor a
family for the Christmas season, said Smith.
Lobster Tail, also operates a second restaurant in North Andover,
Mass., and that Lobster Tail has been in business for over 20 years.
Between the two restaurants, Smith has been satisfying the hungry
appetites of families and friends for nearly 35 years.
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How to Send Gifts to Faraway Friends and Family
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The holiday season is a time to share happy experiences with

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holidays is not always possible, especially when family and friends
are spread out across the country, if not the globe. Even though these
people may not be close geographically, theyre still close in our
hearts and, therefore, still on our holiday shopping lists.
Some issues arise when sending gifts to faraway friends and family.
Distance necessitates shipping gifts or making travel arrangements.
To make that process less complicated, consider these suggestions.
Package gifts wisely. When shipping gifts, exercise caution to
ensure the item arrives on time and in one piece. The holiday season
is one of the busiest times of the year for the shipping industry, and
packages may endure a few bumps along the way. For fragile items,
use extra packing peanuts, newspaper or other protective wrapping
material. Choose the right size package so the gift does not move
around much inside of the box. If the gift is expensive, insure the
package in the event it gets lost or damaged. Also, you may want
to spend a little more money to have the shipment tracked and a
confirmation sent when the package is delivered. This can offer some
peace of mind during a hectic time of year.
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depending on the sizes of the packages being sent. In

addition, online retailers may allow you to ship the gift
directly to its recipient, which can help you ensure the
gift gets to its destination on time.
Give gift cards and certicates. Gift cards are an
easy item to ship, and can be sent within the regular
mail for the cost of a stamp. Certain retailers may
have digital gift cards or certificates that allow buyers
to email a special code to the gift recipient, who can
then redeem the code for a purchase credit. This is a
convenient, fast and inexpensive way to send holiday
wishes.
Dont forget about inspections and customs
procedures. Items shipped out of the country may be
delayed by customs inspectors at their ultimate destination. Assume that certain packages may be opened
or detained, and ship such packages early so the gifts
still arrive on time. Packages that look unusual or like
theyre hiding something may be prone to inspection
more so than others. Be honest about declarations
of value and what is contained in the package. Also,
realize certain items, like fruits, vegetables, plants, or
seeds, may be prohibited. Learn the international shipping rules for
your gifts destination prior to sending anything.
Distant family members and friends may be out of sight but certainly not out of mind come the holidays. When it comes to sending
gifts, ship smart.
Gift Exchange Dos and Donts
Chanukah, Christmas
and New Years Eve are
right around the corner.
That means neighborhoods,
buildings and stores will
soon be awash in holiday
splendor. Social schedules
will be full, and men and
women everywhere will
shuffle to complete their
holiday shopping.
Grab bags are a staple of
this season of giving, and
the following are a few dos
and donts to ensure participation in gift exchanges
is fun and friendly for all
involved.
DO set a gift amount
limit. Holiday grab bags are
more about having fun and
exchanging a little something with friends and family members than walking
away with amazing prizes.
Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the
same value and no one feels slighted or left out.
DONT exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend
more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending
defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are
anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style
points.
DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others
reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be
even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped
gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the
gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own
variations to make gift exchanges more fun.
DONT let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep
things as secretive as possible so

as not to sway the selection of
presents.
DO ensure your gift is unisex.
Unless you know specifically
that only men or women will
be opening the presents, select
items that will appeal to both
genders. Food, gift cards, music,
or home staples make great grab
bag gifts.
DONT forget to consider
ages as well. Gift exchanges
may include both children and
adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary.
When the exchange has ended,
allow participants to swap gifts
if they want to.
DO expect some grab bag
gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts
are entertaining and may make
up the majority of the grab bag
gifts. Keep your sense of humor
and youre likely to enjoy grab
bags a lot more.

DONT regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person
who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace
that gift back to you and may be offended.
DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift
exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra
wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their
contribution.
Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and
other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also
can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement
and entertainment to the occasion.
6 Steps for Holiday Shopping Safety

The holiday season is a joyous and busy time of year. Decking
the halls, catching up with old friends and holiday shopping make
this time of year especially hectic. Though the season is generally
jolly, there are those people who take advantage of the hectic nature
of the holiday season, preying on busy holiday shoppers who may
be understandably distracted as the season progresses. As a result,
shoppers and holiday revelers should heed the following precautions
to ensure this holiday season is as safe as it is festive.
1. Exercise caution at ATMs. Thousands of dollars change hands at
stores and banks this time of year. Potential thieves know that ATMs
make good places to target victims withdrawing funds for purchases.
Shoppers should choose ATMs that are well lit and withdraw money
only when banks are open. If thats not possible, avoid using ATMs
in remote locations or dark alcoves. Keep your eyes fixed on your
surroundings and be aware of the people in your vicinity. Promptly
pocket your money and do not openly display your cash.
2. Keep purchases out of view. When shopping, keep your purchases hidden from prospective thieves. Make frequent trips to your
car when shopping and store merchandise in the trunk of your car or
in a cargo area with a cover drawn. Once items have been brought
home, keep them well out of sight, stored in closets or away from
windows.
3. Only park in well-lit lots. Finding a parking space at a busy
mall can be difficult, but be picky when choosing spots. Try to park
in a well-lit area in a busy location and be aware of the surrounding vehicles. If you feel uncomfortable going back to your car, ask a
security guard to escort you.
4. Shop in groups. Go to the store with a group of friends. There
is safety in numbers and having more eyes to look out is to your advantage. Thieves are less likely to approach a group of people than a
solitary person.
5. Carry minimal items. Always keep your hands free to ward off
any people in the event of an attack. Bags and packages weighing
you down make you an easy target.
6. Leave extra credit cards at home. Carry only what you need on
a shopping excursion. Do not carry your entire wallet or extra credit
cards. This only puts you at greater risk of identity theft or fraud
should you lose your wallet.
Seasons Greetings
Shop Locally this Holiday Season
Seasons Greetings
Shopping is a big part of the holiday season, when families and

friends gather to reconnect and exchange gifts. While the popularity of shopping online has grown, such practices are not always
eco-friendly or timely, as gifts bought online must be packaged and
shipped, wasting valuable resources and time that last-minute shoppers may not have.
The benefits of shopping locally go beyond convenience and the
chance to reduce your carbon footprint. The following are a few
ways that shopping locally this holiday season can directly benefit
your community and the people who call it home.
Local economy
When men and women shop locally, they are putting money back
into their local communities. Local small businesses may be owned
by your neighbors, and it can be comforting to know that your
holiday shopping dollars are going to support a neighbor instead of
a large corporation. Local businesses also employ your neighbors,
so shopping local can strengthen the local economy by creating jobs
that may not exist if you and members of your community fail to
support local small businesses.
Community identity
Local small businesses go a long way toward creating a neighborhood identity, and that identity can create a stronger sense of
community among you and your neighbors. In addition, a unique
community identity can make your town more attractive to outsiders,
and that appeal can improve the value of local real estate while also
attracting more people to local businesses in your neighborhood.
Uniqueness of gifts
The gifts you buy when shopping locally also can benefit your
community. Gifts purchased from small local businesses tend to be
more unique than items bought from national chains, as smaller
retailers tend to sell more homemade items than their national competitors. Recipients of such items may find such gifts more thoughtful than mass produced items bought from national chains, and the
uniqueness of homemade gifts may encourage the gifts recipients to
visit your community and do some shopping, further benefitting your
local economy.
Customer service
The accessibility of customer service is another oft-overlooked
benefit of shopping locally. When buying from national chains,
especially during the holiday season when such businesses may be
overwhelmed with orders, making contact with customer service
departments can be a trying exercise in patience. Long wait times
on the phone or online can make the process of contacting customer service extremely frustrating. But such frustration is rare when
buying from local businesses, as consumers can simply take their
products into the store, where employees can immediately address
their concerns. In addition, buying locally makes it more convenient
for friends and family members who also live in your community to
return their gifts.
How to Establish Gift Spending Limits

As the cost of living continues to rise, holiday shopping also has
become much more expensive in recent years, and it can be easy
for shoppers to overextend themselves financially come the holiday
season.
According to a recent Gallup poll, the average American plans to
spend around $790 per holiday season, although many go above
and beyond that amount. Starting off the new year in debt is a
recipe for stress, which can have negative repercussions for the rest
of the year.
In addition to overspending during the holiday season, many
people stretch themselves thin on Valentines Day, birthdays, and
Mothers Day and Fathers Day. One way to make shopping more
manageable is to establish spending limits that dictate how much
each family member can spend on each gift he or she buys.
It is important to exercise
tact when approaching the
subject of gift limits. Discuss the topic with friends
and family members with
whom you usually exchange
gifts long before the holiday
season. Agree on a reasonable amount of money each
person will spend on gifts. If
necessary, ask everyone to
write down a figure and then
determine the average, using
that figure as your spending
limit.
Establishing a spending
limit makes it easier for every
family to afford their holiday
purchases. If there are six
people on your shopping list
and youre spending $50 per
person, you know to allocate
$300 for gifts. Saving and
budgeting can be adjusted accordingly.
When no such limit is
established, you may go overboard to compensate, even if
you cannot afford to do so.
Another way to save money
is to suggest giving the gift
of experiences rather than
tangible and potentially costly
gifts. For example, take a loved
one out for dinner or suggest
going on vacation together to
make better use of your collective funds. A well-timed extended

family vacation in lieu of gift exchanges may alleviate the stress of
the holiday season, much of which can be traced to holiday spending.
Establishing a gift-giving strategy and budget for each person to
work with can make for a more peaceful holiday season by freeing
up time to spend with loved ones and placing the focus on family
instead of shopping.
Holiday spending limits can help individuals

avoid overspending come the holiday season.
Most Popular Christmas Songs

Decorations and shopping are integral parts
of the holiday season, but very often it is the
music being played over the airwaves that sets
the tone for the festivities to come. Christmas
music has been enjoyed for decades and certain
compositions are widely loved and played year
after year. The American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers, who compiles lists of the
most popular songs, lists Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Winter Wonderland, both of
which were written in 1934, as the oldest and
most popular tunes. The newest popular song is
Wonderful Christmastime, composed in 1979.
Though personal preference often determines a
holiday playlist, the following tunes are of the
more popular Christmas songs:
* The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on
an Open Fire) - Mel Torme, Robert Wells
* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Fred
Coots, Haven Gillespie
* Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
* Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
* White Christmas - Irving Berlin
* Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
* Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Johnny
Marks
* Jingle Bell Rock - Joseph Carleton Beal,
James Ross Boothe
* Ill Be Home for Christmas - Walter Kent,
Kim Gannon, Buck Ram

* Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis,
Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone
* Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
* Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Edward Pola, George Wyle
* Silver Bells - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
* Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Johnny
Marks
* Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
* Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
* Frosty the Snowman - Steve Nelson, Walter
E. Rollins
* A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
* I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommie
Connor
* Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa
Claus Lane) - Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman
* Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Meredith Willson
* (Theres No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Bob Allen, Al Stillman
* Carol of the Bells - Peter J. Wilhousky,
Mykola Leontovich
* Santa Baby - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip
Springer, Tony Springer
* Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
White Christmas is the most covered Christmas song of all time. There are more than 500
versions in several different languages.
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about that and get our veterans

out of the Rockingham Park
establishment and find jobs
for them because Rockingham
Park has become a hangout for
the older folks in town. The
gambling and spending money
foolishly has to stop. Its time for
someone to buy the facility or to
tear it down.
Thumbs up. Thank you to

all the teachers who generously
255 Hampstead St., Methuen, Ma 978-682-9800
support all of their students!
Thank you for giving lots of
Lane! The overwhelming participation and
TLC and supplying many extras; snacks, school
generous contributions toward the New England
supplest and clothing!
Jets (Northern Cyclones) Hockey teams food drive
was heartwarming. We are so fortunate and proud
to be raising our children in such a wonderful
neighborhood and town! Happy Holidays!
Thumbs up to practicing law without a license.
No attorney has a State license. He may have a
Bar card, a membership to a private club. Or he
may have a business license to contract in the
public. But there is no New Hampshire State Law
License. Law is an opinion. So
how can someone be issued a
Come
license to have an opinion?
Thumbs up for Obamacare. Over 8 million

Americans signed up for health benefits on the
program during the last enrollment period, most
of them saving thousands of dollars annually in
medical premium costs. The current enrollment
runs from November 15, 2014 to February 15,
2015. The White House estimates that therell be
about 10 million new signups during that term,
On In - It's Nice and Warm Inside
Collectables
From the Past
Thumbs down. Isnt anyone

concerned about that dangerous
overhanging tree on Brookdale
Road going towards Policy
Road? That thing is huge, scary
Let us sell your item on eBay for you
and is going to come down
Great
Vintage Items Toys, Games, Glassware,
and possibly hurt someone.
Records, Sport Cards and more!
That thing has to come down.
8mm or VHS - to DVD's or Flash Drives
Someone from the town has
11 Rockingham Rd - Rte 28 Windham/Salem Line
to do something. Also, will
603-898-7278
(across from Park Place Lanes)
anyone get the manufacturing
facility built for unemployed
making the program far more successful than
manufactures in the electronics fields so we can
all the Obama-haters like to claim. Funny how
be trained again and find new jobs?
most of the negativity is coming from people who
already have health benefits
and dont need these programs,
40 Lowell Rd which are so important to many
Unit 7 of our brethren.
not a flea market / not a yard sale
Salem, NH
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Thumbs down. Its time to get Rockingham
endorsements or censure of candidates on the thumbs page.
Park cleaned up. The gamblers up there are out
No names are necessary. Please keep negative comments to
of control. Theyre gambling every night of the
the issue. Comments should be kept to 100 words or less.
week. I think its time that we do something
Thomas Buja
Citizens Bank Invites Public to Set #AnExtraPlate

to Feed 100,000 Neighbors in Need
Bank kicks off #GivingTuesday global giving event with social media program that empowers others
submitted by Citizens Bank
To help some of the more than 49 million Americans who are food
insecure, Citizens Bank kicked off #GivingTuesday on Dec. 2 with
#AnExtraPlate, a social media campaign that will provide 100,000
meals to Americans who struggle to put food on their tables.
Simply set a plate, snap a photo of it, and tweet it out with
#AnExtraPlate to @CitizensBank throughout the holiday season. Or
on Facebook, share a photo to your timeline with #AnExtraPlate,
tag Citizens Bank, and set the post as public. For every plate shared
with the bank online, Citizens Bank will donate a meal to a local
food bank, up to 100,000 meals.
The holidays are a time of gathering together with family and
friends, often enjoying a meal, but sadly, many arent able to
participate in this time honored tradition, said Joe Carelli, Citizens
Bank New Hampshire president. You may not be able to invite
all those who are hungry to your holiday table, but you can help
by setting an extra plate for them, and feeding them virtually by
participating in #AnExtraPlate.
Food insecurity is a problem in even this countrys wealthiest
cities. For example, over 40,000 children and adults go without
meals in Hillsborough County. There are nearly 26,000 food
insecure citizens in Rockingham County, and over 14,000 in
Merrimack County. Citizens Bank has made a commitment to help
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those who struggle to put food on their tables in the communities

where it does business. Through Citizens Helping Citizens Fight
Hunger, Citizens Bank has provided more than 2.2 million meals in
2014 alone.
Giving Tuesday is a
global day dedicated to
giving back. On Tuesday,
Dec. 2, charities, families,
businesses, community
centers, and students
around the world came
together for one common
purpose: to celebrate
generosity and
to give.
For more information
about #AnExtraPlate, visit the banks YouTube channel.
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largest financial institutions, with $131.3 billion in assets as of
September 30. Headquartered in Providence, R.I., the company
offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and
services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies,
large corporations and institutions. Consumer Banking helps its
retail customers bank better with mobile and online banking, a
24/7 customer contact center and the convenience of approximately
3,200 ATMs and approximately 1,200 Citizens Bank and Charter
One branches in 11 states in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and

Midwest regions. Citizens also provides mortgage lending, auto
lending, student lending and commercial banking services in
selective markets nationwide. Citizens Commercial Banking offers
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The academy staff is made up of police officers from

New Hampshire and the United States Army, whose time is
generously donated by the chiefs, directors and selectmen.
The training, which is both physically and academically
demanding, is conducted by local, county, state, and
federal law enforcement officers, as well as professionals
from business, media and academia. The registration
deadline is June 15, but applications are considered on a
first-come, first-served basis.
At the conclusion of the Academy, the staff awards two
scholarships worth a total of $1,500 to students continuing
their education in the law enforcement or criminal justice
fields. There is funding offered by the Dunbarton Police
Association, Sean Powers Memorial Fund, NH Sheriffs
Association and anonymous provider for assistance for
applicants who may not be able to fully afford the tuition
fee.
Applications may be found on our web page at www.
nhchiefsofpolice.com then click on Events then Cadet
Training Academy. On the website, you will also find a
link to a segment from New Hampshire Chronicle from
WMUR Channel 9, Manchester. Further information can
be obtained from Chief Steven Marshall, Washington, NH
Police Department, 495-3294 or nhpcta@nhchiefsofpolice.
com or your local Chief of Police.
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TOWN OF SALEM, NH
Sealed Bid #2014-019

Catch Basin Cleaning
Sealed Bids will be received at Salem Town Hall, 33
Geremonty Drive, Salem, New Hampshire, 03079, until
December 9th 2014, prior to 11:00am EST. To download a
copy of Sealed Bid #2014-019, please visit our website at
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TOWN OF SALEM, NH
Request for Proposal

Town Report & Warrant
Request for proposals will be received at Salem Town Hall,
33 Geremonty Drive, Salem, New Hampshire, 03079, until
December 18th 2014, prior to 11:00am EST. To download
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NH Police Cadet Training Academy now

Accepting Applications for 2015
submitted by Chief Steven I. Marshall,
NH Police Cadet Training Academy
According to NH Association of Chiefs of Police
President Chief Dick Crate, the New Hampshire Police
Cadet Training Academy is currently accepting applications
for the 2015 session. Sponsored for the past 41 years
by the New Hampshire Police Association and the
New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, the
New Hampshire Police Cadet Training Academy offers
young men and women ages 14 to 20 the opportunity to
experience life as a police recruit. This year, the week-long
academy will take place at the New Hampshire Technical
Institute campus in Concord, N.H., from June 20-26.
Major sponsors of the Cadet Academy are the NH Police
Association, NH Interlocal Trust and Sturm, Ruger & Co.,
Inc. The academy will accept any qualifying young adult
regardless of where they reside.
The academy consists of three academies. All first -year
cadets are assigned to the Basic Class, which is limited
to 100 applicants. The Advanced Academy is for cadets
who return the second year, and that program is limited to
30 applicants. The third and final year is the Leadership
Academy, made up of no more than 15 cadets who are
usually very serious about a pursuing a career in law
enforcement.
AS UNWANTED scrap
metal, cars and trucks, lawn
tractors, washers and dryers,
hot-water tanks, etc. Free pick
up. Call Steve at 261-5452.
REFLECTIONS HAIR
CARE: Complete perm,
$45.00; Colors, $40.00; Cut
and style, $15.00. Over 30
years experience. Call for
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ELECTRICAL WIRING,
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Fair prices, Fast response and
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We strive to do the little
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Polyurethane hardwood floors
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Experienced and insured. Free
estimates/no obligation. Small
jobs welcome. 800-221-4065,
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ALL PHASES OF
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HOME REPAIRS.
Carpentry/painting/
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full renovations. All work
performed by owner,
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experience. Call today, 603440-9530. Free estimates,
fully insured. 12/5/14
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Most houses $75 to $125
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leaves from roofs, gutters and
downspouts. Work performed
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Also doing home repairs. 30
+ years experience. Fully
insured, free estimates. Call
today 603-440-9530. 12/5/14
TOMMYS
SNOWPLOWING: Salt &
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TREE SERVICES
BOUTIN TREE REMOVAL.
Specializing in hazardous tree
removal. Fully insured. Free
estimates and firewood for
sale. Call Daryl at 603-3218768. www.boutintreeremoval.
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HIGH VIEW TREE
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estimates, 24-hour service.
Specializing in all aspects of
tree service. Call Brownie,
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NH Department of Revenue
Offers Online Credit
Card Option
submitted by NH Department
of Revenue Administration
The New Hampshire
Department of Revenue
Administration is pleased to
announce that taxpayers now
have the option to pay New
Hampshire Business Profits Tax,
Business Enterprise Tax and
Interest and Dividend Tax by
credit card. Meals and Rentals
Operators also have the option
of using a credit card to remit
Meals and Rentals Tax to the
Department.
This initiative started in 2011, with
the passage of Senate Bill 56 [Chapter
180, Laws of 2011], which authorized
the Department to accept credit cards as
an alternative method for the payment of
taxes, Commissioner John Beardmore,
said. Senate Bill 56 was proposed in
response to the publics request for the
option to pay state taxes by credit card. At
that time, many New Hampshire cities and
towns offered the convenience of paying
certain bills online with a credit card; but
you couldnt do the same with taxes at the
Department of Revenue Administration.
In working with the New

Hampshire Department
of Administrative Services
and its statewide contract
for credit card processing,
the Department of Revenue
Administration has now
successfully implemented an
online option to pay certain
taxes by credit card.
In addition to payment
by E-Check, taxpayers may
now make payment by
credit card for estimate tax
payments, extension payments, return
and amended return payments and tax
notice payments for certain taxes. The
credit card payment option is available
through the departments website (www.
revenue.nh.gov) by selecting the efile
button, which is located on the left-hand
side of the webpage. Visa, Master Card,
American Express and Discover are
accepted. A convenience fee of 2.19%
of the tax payment will be charged to the
taxpayers credit card by the third-party
credit card service provider in addition to
the tax payment.
Bipartisan Efforts Continue to Find

Funding for Conservation Program
Land and Water Conservation Fund has been used to
protect thousands of acres in New Hampshire
submitted by the Office of U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) joined a group of 40 bipartisan
colleagues in urging Senate leaders to work together to find a
permanent funding solution for the Land and Water Conservation
Fund before the end of the year.
LWCF, which has helped preserve thousands of acres of land
in New Hampshire and across the country for 50 years without
using taxpayer dollars, is set to expire in 2015. Senator Ayotte has
strongly advocated for the program, and earlier this year proposed
an amendment to create a budget point of order against any
legislation that doesnt fully fund LWCF.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund guarantees a prosperous
and vital future for the next generation while preserving our
uniquely American way of life across this nation, the senators
wrote. Accordingly, we urge you to enact a permanent and
comprehensive solution for this vital program before the 113th
Congress adjourns.
LWCF is an account in the U.S. Treasury that collects a small
percentage of offshore oil and gas leasing receipts, specifically
intended to be used for conservation projects. At the local, state,
and federal levels, LWCF provides grants to help conserve our

natural resources and protect outdoor recreation opportunities,
working forests, and wildlife areas.
The letter was also signed by Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,
Richard Burr, R-N.C., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Lindsey Graham,
R-S.C., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Lamar
Alexander, R-Tenn., John Walsh, D-Mont., Susan Collins, R-Maine,
Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tom Udall,
D-N.M., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Joe Manchin, D-W.V., Bernard
Sanders, I-Vt., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Angus King, I-Maine,
Kay Hagan, D-N.C., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Ben Cardin, D-Md., Tim
Johnson, D-S.D., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Al Franken, D-Minn.,
Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Murphy,
D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chris Coons, D-Del., Robert P.
Casey, Jr., D-Penn., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Mark Pryor, D-Ark.,
Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tom Harkin, D-Iowa., Bob Menendez,
D-N.J., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., Mark
Udall, D-Colo., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Amy
Klobuchar, D-Minn.
Everylifetimehasastory
5 column
Obituaries
Everylifetimehasastory
Hope Gabrielle Micklon

Hope Gabrielle
Micklon, 38, of Salem,
went home to be with
the Lord peacefully on
November 30, 2014,
at Salemhaven Nursing
Home.
Hope was born in
Methuen, MA, grew
up and was a lifelong
resident of Salem where
she graduated from Salem
High School in 1995. Hope later graduated from
Bradford College in 2000 with a degree majoring
in Psychology and a minor in Early Childhood
Education. She also earned a Dance Teachers
Training Certificate from the Dance Teachers
Club of Boston.
Hope was a teacher at Granite State Christian
School in Salem and also taught at Head Start
in Salem, and was a receptionist at Salemhaven
Nursing Home. Hope was, and her daughters
are, active members of Rockingham Christian
Church, where they were involved with helping
the food pantry as Hope wanted her girls to
learn to give back. She was a life member of
the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 63
in Salem. She loved dancing and was one of
the first students at Carlene Nazarian Dance
Center in Salem. She enjoyed rock climbing
and traveling. Most of all Hope was a wonderful
mother and lived her life for her daughters. They
were part of what they called the GEM Team

Grace, Emma and Mommy and enjoyed letter
boxing together.
She is survived by her precious daughters,
Grace and Emma Micklon-Joudrey; loving
parents, Douglas and Stephanie Micklon of
Salem; brothers, Warren Mickey Micklon of
Salem, Troy Micklon and his wife Cheryl Megan
of Manchester and Jay Santagate-Micklon of
Salem; nephew, Cole Micklon; soul mate, Hideki
Sumiyoshi, aunt and uncle, James and Carol
Micklon of Valdosta, GA; several cousins, best
friend, Katie Thorn and hundreds of other friends
whose lives she touched.
Hope would want to thank all of her friends
at the Derry and Salem Lahey Clinics for their
love, support and wonderful care that she
received as well as the staff at Parkland Hospital
and Salemhaven for all they did for her and her
family.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 5,
at 10 a.m., at the Rockingham Christian Church,
5 Industrial Dr., Salem, and burial will follow in
Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the
American Legion Auxiliary, PO Box 625, Salem,
NH 03079 or to Rockingham Christian Church,
5 Industrial Dr., Salem, NH 03079. 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.
Lorraine M. (Berthiaume) Keyes

Lorraine M.
(Berthiaume) Keyes, 89,
of Salem, died November
25, 2014, at
St. Elizabeths Hospital in
Boston, MA.
Lorraine was born and
educated in Lawrence,
MA, the daughter of the
late Mary Ann (Arsenault)
and Joseph Berthiaume.
She was a homemaker
and she loved music and enjoyed singing and
playing the accordion and keyboard and was an
artist and seamstress. Lorraine enjoyed playing
bingo and her yearly trips to Foxwoods with
her girlfriends. She was a former member of St.
Theresas Parish in North Reading, MA.
She was predeceased by her husband, Allen

M. Keyes; her sons, Gary and Dennis Lewis; and
her sister, Clair Berthiaume-Vaillancourt.
Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Ellen
and her husband Robert Barkhouse of Salem;
her brother, Robert Berthiaume of Pelham; four
grandchildren, Jennifer Bowman and Heather,
Michelle and Bobby Barkhouse; and three greatgrandchildren, Christopher, Tyler and Kaitlin.
Memorial visitation was held December 3 at
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main
St., Salem.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Salvation Army.
To send a message of condolence to the
family, please view the obituary at www.
douglasandjohnson.com.
John F. Mader
John F. Mader, 89, of
Salem, died November
26, 2014, at Salemhaven
Nursing Home.
He was born in
Merrimac, MA, grew
up and was educated in
Merrimacport, MA. He
was a resident of Salem
for the past two years,
formerly of Gorham, ME.
Mr. Mader was an
Electrical Engineer for Westinghouse Inc. He
and his family were Methodist Missionaries in
Liberia for six years, where Mr. Mader taught the
Liberian boys how to be electricians. He was a
U.S. Air Force veteran, who served his country
during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Titcomb)

Mader of Salem; daughters, Johanna Ferguson
of Newton, and Robin and her husband Stanley
Fulton of Arizona; son, Vernon Mader of Tarpon
Springs, FL; sisters, Vivian Randall of Haverhill,
MA, and Norma Donovan of Saco, ME; seven
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several
nieces and nephews
A memorial service will be held Friday,
December 5, at 2 p.m. at Salemhaven Nursing
Home, 23 Geremonty Dr., Salem. Urn burial
will take place in Maine at a later date.
Salemhaven Nursing Home Activities Fund.
St., Salem, has care of the arrangements. To send
a message of condolence to the family, please
view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.
com.
The Upper Room and NH Food

Bank Benefit from Nora
Volunteers Help
Courtesy photo
submitted by Gina Masciantonio

Employees from nora systems, Inc., a leading
manufacturer of commercial floor coverings,
recently provided assistance to two New
Hampshire organizations The Upper Room
and the New Hampshire Food Bank as part of
the companys Corporate Social Responsibility
program. Established in 2009, CSR encourages
nora employees to give back to organizations in
need.
2014 marks the second year employees
have supported The Upper Room, a non-profit
family resource center that provides education,
support and resources to individuals and families
throughout southern New Hampshire.
Nora employees have taken an active role in a
variety of activities at the Upper Room, including
improvements to the yard and front entrance to
create a more welcoming approach to the facility.
Volunteers also assembled information packets
for a direct mail campaign and helped with the
Nora systems employees, Kevin Phillips

and Mark DiMeo, volunteer their time
and talent to improve The Upper Room
facility, a nonprofit family resource center.
organizations annual ice cream social. In

addition, nora employees stuffed backpacks with
school supplies and distributed them at the annual
Gear for Grades event, ensuring children would
return to school with the supplies they needed but
otherwise could not afford.
The New Hampshire Food Bank also benefited
from the generosity of nora employees. In
2013, the Food Bank distributed more than 8.5
million pounds of non-perishable food items,
fresh produce and meats to over 400 non-profit
food agencies in all corners of New Hampshire.
Responding to a recent drive to restock the food
pantry, nora employees donated canned goods,
cereal, pasta, and a variety of additional food
items to the food bank.
In addition, nora employees also made
contributions to several other organizations,
including the Computer Technology Assistance
Corps, Salem High School, Soles4Souls and St.
Judes Childrens Hospital.
We are proud of the efforts of our employees
to make a difference in the communities where
we live and work, said Heidi Anderson, human
resources manager at nora systems, Inc. Their
enthusiasm and willingness to donate time and
materials to these organizations underscores
our ongoing commitment as a company to
stewardship and social volunteerism.
The Upper Room is always in need of supplies
and can accept donations online or in person.
To find out how to help The Upper Room, or to
volunteer your time or resources, visit The Upper
Room website at www.urteachers.org.
The New Hampshire Food Bank provides a
variety of ways for interested people to support the
organization. To learn more, visit their website at
http://www.nhfoodbank.org/How_To_Help.aspx.
To learn more about nora systems, Inc.;
visit the website at www.nora.com/us/3.
Richard T. Cooney
Richard T. Cooney, 81,
of Salem, passed away at
the Holy Family Hospital
on Thanksgiving Day,
November 27, 2014.
A loving and devoted
husband, father,
grandfather, brother, uncle
and friend, Richard was
born in Cranston, Rhode
Island, on October 25,
1933, son of Richard and
Priscilla Cooney.
Richard is survived by
his wife of 49 years, Janet
(Lague) Cooney; his son,
Steven Cooney and his wife Kristin Stelmok of
Albany, NH; his daughter, Kimberly Ullerich and
her husband Ingo Ullerich of Cologne, Germany;
his grandchildren, Ella and Jack Ullerich; his
sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Cooney of South
Carolina, Alma Cooney of Andover, MA and Al
Rogers of Florida; and many nieces and nephews,
and cousins in Ireland.
Richard was predeceased by his sister and
brothers, William and John Cooney and Rita
Rogers.
Richard was educated in the local schools of
Cranston. After serving in the Army from 1953 to
1955, Richard enrolled in the University of Rhode
Island, graduated in 1959 and was hired by Bell
Laboratories. Bell Labs sent him to Northeastern
University to get his masters degree. Richard
spent his entire working career working for Bell
Labs in North Andover, a job he truly loved.
After retiring from Bell Labs, Richard was able
to turn his love of politics into a profession with
his 10 year service as a New Hampshire State
Representative - a job he thoroughly enjoyed.
He loved discussing politics, was a true patriot,
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and deeply believed in our democratic system.

After leaving the legislature, Richard turned his
attention to traveling, visiting family and friends.
He especially enjoyed visiting his cousins in
Ireland in 2012, and of course his many trips to
Germany to visit his grandchildren.
Mr. Cooney was a proud resident of Salem
for the past 48 years. He was a past president
of the Lions Club, an active member of the
VFW, and the Salem Senior Center in Salem. He
was a former Budget Committee member and
Library Trustee in Salem. He enjoyed the beauty
of New Hampshires White Mountains and felt
deeply connected to our states Old Man of the
Mountain. He enjoyed chess, tennis, bridge,
and golf. He was a devoted wine enthusiast and
an avid photographer, generously documenting
big and small events in his familys and friends
lives. He was an unstoppable planner, enjoyed
showing his children this country in which we
live, and happily spent his vacations visiting
his grandchildren in Germany, a country he felt
connected to after his Army experience there.
Richards family and friends loved him very much
and will miss him dearly.
Calling hours will be Sunday, December 7,
from 2 to 6 p.m., at Douglas & Johnson Funeral
Home, 214 Main St., Salem. A memorial service
will be held Monday, December 8, at 10:30 a.m.
at the funeral home. Urn burial will follow in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
the Salem Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweet Lane,
Salem, NH 03079 or Salem Retired Educators
Association, P.O. Box 1966, Salem, NH 03079.
Brian Earl Hoyt

Brian Earl Hoyt, 22, of
Salem, died unexpectedly
on November 29, 2014, at
his home.
Brian was born in
Lawrence, MA. He grew
up and attended school in
both Lawrence, MA and
Salem.
He worked as an
Assistant Manager for
McDonalds in Salem for
the past eight years. He was a member of Planet
Fitness. Brian was a hard worker. He was an avid
Beetles fan and enjoyed fishing at the lake with
his family.
Brian is survived by his parents, Wayne and

Diane (West) Hoyt of Salem; brothers, Wayne
Hoyt, Jr. of Haverhill, MA and Eric Hoyt and Katie
Miller of Nashua; maternal grandmothers, Nancy
Bolla of Holderness, Anna West of Haverhill,
MA and Clara Hoyt of Haverhill, MA; niece
and nephew, Eric Hoyt, Jr. and Cassandra Hoyt;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Calling hours were held December 4 at
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,
Salem.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
be made to Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, to
help defray the funeral costs.
Shawn M. Skippy Pomerleau

Shawn M. Skippy
Pomerleau, 39, of Salem,
died November 29, 2014,
at his home of natural
causes.
Shawn was born in
Methuen, MA, where he
grew up and attended
schools. He graduated
from Methuen High School
in 1994, where he was a
star goalie for the hockey
Pomerleau of Salem; his father, Harvey

Pomerleau of Derry; paternal grandmother,
Roberta Blanchette of Derry; father- and motherin-law, Kevin and Debbie Kimball of Salem;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Matthew and
Amanda Kimball of Derry and Dan and Lisa
Kimball of Salem; niece and nephew, Isabella and
Tristan Kimball; several aunts, uncles, cousins,
and many friends.
A memorial Service was held December 2 at
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St.,
Salem.
In lieu of flowers, the family strongly requests
donations be made to the Douglas & Johnson
Funeral Home to help defray the funeral costs for
the family.
team.
Shawn worked for Romanos Pizza in Salem for
20 years. He loved playing hockey and was an
avid hockey fan and Boston Bruins fan. He also
loved animals, especially his dog and bird.
He was predeceased by his mother, Pauline
(Lovette) Pomerleau.
He is survived by his wife, Amy (Kimball)
Barbara (Palys) Shanteler

Barbara (Palys) Shanteler, 72, of Bedford, NH,
died November 28, 2014, at Bedford Nursing &
Rehab.
She was born in Methuen, MA, where she grew
up and was educated. She was a long-time Salem
resident.
Barbara was a homemaker. She volunteered
many years ago at Mary Queen of Peace Church
in Salem. She enjoyed country-western music
and musicals.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Karen
Shanteler-Fernandez and her husband Ed

Fernandez of Salem; son, Christopher and his
wife Judith Shanteler of Salem; and grandchildren,
Tessa and Max.
Private services will take place in the spring.
There are no calling hours.
Douglas and Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main
com.
Helen R. (Cronin) Barker

Helen R. (Cronin) Barker, 88, of Salem, died
November 29, 2014, at Haverhill Crossing,
Haverhill, MA.
She was born in Lawrence, MA, and was a
resident of Salem for several years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond
R. Barker.
She is survived by her son, Steven Barker of
Salem and two nephews.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services

will be private for the family at Pine Grove
Cemetery, Salem.
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Children Around the World

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Preschool enters their tree in the Festival of Trees held in Methuen, Mass., Nov. 22-Dec. 6.
SCTV17 Program Schedule

Friday, December 5, 2014
6:00 p.m. Robyn Sterit & Don Ritter: The Best of Broadway Ladies Tea
7:00 p.m. Salem Today: Field of Dreams Fitness Trail/Senior Center
Cookbook
7:30 p.m. Behind the Scenes of the 2014 Salem Holiday Parade
with Larry Seaman
8:10 p.m. Salem Lions Club Tree Lighting at Veterans Common
8:55 p.m. Exchange Club Annual Christmas Trees Event
9:00 p.m. Salem High School Chorus Lecture Series: Guest Speaker
Marian Call
10:00 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Singer/Songwriter Aaron
Tornberg
11:21 p.m. A Look Back at Thanksgiving Dinner at First
Congregational Church
11:30 p.m. 4EverFab at the Field of Dreams Park: 2014 Concert
Series
Saturday, December 6, 2014
1:30 a.m. Around Town: The Emergency Food Assistance Program
Distribution Center & an Update on the Hope Center
2:00 a.m. Around Town: Pleasant Street Church/Food Pantrys Visit
to NH Food Bank
8:00 a.m. Robyn Sterit & Don Ritter: The Best of Broadway Ladies Tea
9:00 a.m. Salem Today: Field of Dreams Fitness Trail/Senior Center
Cookbook
9:30 a.m. Behind the Scenes of the 2014 Salem Holiday Parade with
Larry Seaman
10:10 a.m. Open Mic at Coffee Coffee No. 6 Hosted by Aaron
Tornberg (March)
11:00 a.m. Kelley Library Adult Series - Big Trees of NH
12:30 p.m. Salem Lions Club Tree Lighting at Veterans Common
Marian Call
2:30 p.m. Timberlane Community Band: Marches & Patriotic Music
3:30 p.m. Music from the Czech Republic: Muzika Radosov
4:15 p.m. Trophy Awards for Exchange Clubs Auto Fest Showcase
4:50 p.m. Salem Exchange Club at the Sonshine Kitchen
4:54 p.m. Salem Lions & Womens Clubs present checks to Kelley
Library
Tornberg
with Larry Seaman
6:30 p.m. Robyn Sterit & Don Ritter: The Best of Broadway 8:10 p.m. Salem Lions Club Tree Lighting at Veterans Common
Ladies Tea
7:30 p.m. Accordion Music by Sebastian Faro
8:20 p.m. Paranormal Seminar: Audrey & Debbie Hewins Marian Call
Experiencers/Contactees
9:30 p.m. Salem Today: Field of Dreams Fitness Trail/Senior Center
Tornberg
Cookbook
10:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes of the 2014 Salem Holiday Parade
with Larry Seaman
11:30 p.m. Kelley Library Adult Series - Big Trees of NH
11:00 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Singer/
Quality,
Songwriter Aaron Tornberg
Sunday, December 7, 2014
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6:59 a.m. Life Way Church Morning Worship
8:00 a.m. Grace Assembly of God Sunday
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9:00 a.m. St. Joseph Church Sunday Services
10:00 a.m. Granite United Church Morning
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10:59 a.m. Times Square Church Weekly Service
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Safety Complex- continued from front page

In order to fill the wetland, the state required
an area 15 times the size to be reserved for
mitigation, both high land and wet. An abutting
property would need to be purchased to meet the
requirement, and Keller said an agreement has
been reached for the parcel.
Once complete, 32 acres would be deed
restricted, preventing anything from being built on
the land in the future.
The proposal has been approved by the
New Hampshire Department of Environmental
Services, the Environmental Protection Agency,
Army Corp of Engineers, and New Hampshire Fish
and Game.
If voters approve the plan in March, about
$21 million would be bonded for the project in
July 2015, with $1.65 million coming from other
sources.
Those sources include public safety impact fees,
the police asset forfeiture fund, traffic impact fees,
the police detail fund, and about $900,000 from
the unreserved general fund to be replaced by the
sale of Central and Old North fire properties.
Keller said the bond wouldnt be taken until July
so the first payment wouldnt come until 2016,
giving voters more time to plan for the increase.
Requests for proposal would be issued through
June for the project, followed by design with
construction beginning in 2016 and coming to a
close in the first couple months of 2018.
The police side would first be constructed to the
right of the existing building, and the department
would move in once completed. From there,
the existing department would be demolished,
and the fire department side would be built in its
place.
Keller said it was important to move forward
with the project immediately as likely non-
reproducible agreements were in place for both

the wetland mitigation and property acquirement.
We have the green light now and we really
need to act upon that agreement, he said. We
really have a situation from a timing perspective
where things are lining up very nicely.
A majority of the board favored the proposal,
stating the need to replace the two building and
construct the new safety complex.
I think its a good thing for Salem, said
Chairman Patrick Hargreaves. Im happy.
Selectman Everett McBride agreed. The teams
done a great job. Im ready to move forward with
it.
Lyons said it was time to replace the facilities in
town. I think the communitys ready for it, he
said.
Selectman Stephen Campbell disagreed with
the proposal, fearing it was the wrong time to
replace the buildings due to cost concerns. He
noted the tax increase of 46 cents per thousand
for the first and highest year of the 20-year bond,
adding the high school renovation was recently
passed by voters and already an expense for
taxpayers.
The other side of the street just continues to
spend money like its on the tree outback, he said
referencing the school district.
McBride said two water bonds and a $431,000
debt would be paid off in the next couple of years,
reducing the impact on taxpayers.
We are trying to plan it so that we dont
bump the tax rate significantly, he said. Its
time. It has come time for Salem to get its safety
complex.
The board voted 4-1 to place the article on the
ballot with Campbell in opposition.
Beautiful Smiles
for a
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16 - December 5, 2014
Salem PatriotSports
Hockey, Gymnastics Teams

Prepare for Upcoming Season
by Jacob Gagnon
A majority of high school winter athletics will begin
practicing for the opening of their seasons this week.
Coaches understand the importance of this time of
year for preparing and setting the foundation for a
strong season.
The Salem High School Hockey squad, led by
Coach Mark McGinn, has high hopes again this year.
The Blue Devils had an impressive regular season
record of 15-2-1 in 2013 to earn the second seed in
the NHIAA Division I Championship Tournament.
Despite their incredible regular season, Salems
championship dreams were dashed. The Blue Devils
were upset by seventh-seeded Pinkerton Academy in
the quarterfinal round of the tournament.
It was a stinging loss that carried into the offseason
for the Blue Devils returning leaders.
Three All-State players will return to the ice for
Salem, including Paul Antkowiak on defense, Sam
MacDonald in net, and Cody Soucy at forward.
According to McGinn, other critical returners will
be Kyle Svenson, Kyle Nagri, Chris Lemay, and John
Grey who are all forwards. Jake Burns will be an
integral part of the Blue Devils defense.
With a powerful returning cast of players, Salems
goals have not changed from last season. We expect
to be in the upper four (teams) of the league and get
over the quarterfinal jinx we have faced the last few
years, said McGinn.
From the ice to the beam, bars, floor, and vault, the
Salem High girls Gymnastics team hopes to return to

top form in 2014. In Coach Kyle Redmonds first two
seasons at the helm of the program, the Blue Devils
have earned a state title (2012) and a runner-up finish
(2013) while also claiming the 2013 individual overall
state champion in Nina Whittaker.
Along with Whitaker, a junior, Salem will be
returning five senior leaders that Redmond expects
a great deal out of: Meghan Santo, Marrina Mayo,
Kelsey Collins, Amelia Dutton, and Amber Chopelas.
(They) are absolute leaders and motivated to make
the line up on every event, said Redmond. They
light the spark under the rest of the girls to keep
everyone working hard through the season.
Offseason work and improvement are crucial for
any programs success. Redmond is excited to see
how her teams offseason progress will translate into
victories. Our goals are to continue to improve on
our start values. We have a large group of returning
athletes who have been working hard throughout the
offseason to get new skills and add difficulty to their
routines, said Redmond. We also have the largest
group of freshmen that weve seen in the last couple
of years. We cant wait to see what they all bring to
the table.
Both teams will begin their 2014 seasons in the
coming weeks and hope for that stroke of luck, where
preparation meets opportunity, which will lead them
to a state championship.
Football Squad Concludes

Stellar Season with
Thanksgiving Finale
Salem PatriotSports
by Jacob Gagnon
The Blue Devils football program has
improved incredibly since Coach Rob Pike
took over. In just two seasons, Pike has
been able to motivate his players to push
themselves through mediocrity to become
state title contenders in 2014. Salem
narrowly missed the postseason following a
controversial, 23-21 loss to Londonderry High
School in the final game of the regular season.
On the night before Thanksgiving,
Wednesday, November 26, the Blue Devils
traveled to Massachusetts to face Lawrence
High School in their annual holiday matchup.
For the first time all season, Salem struggled.
Despite putting forth a tremendous effort, the
Blue Devils turned the ball over six times, all
on fumbles, in a 26-14 loss to Lawrence.
Although the fumbles did hurt their
opportunity to win the game, several
players represented Salem High with solid
performances. Senior quarterback John
Cerretani, who had a remarkable year, hurled
a pair of touchdown passes in the contest.
One of those passes was to Nick Shumski
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for a 73-yard touchdown. Kenny Calabrese

was the recipient of the other touchdown
pass on a 77-yard score. Pat Hughes led
the Blue Devil defense as he had all season
long. Conner Mullins also had a strong game
defensively.
Salem falls to 7-3 on the season, their only
other loss coming to the eventual Division I
State Champion Pinkerton Academy. It was a
game in which the Blue Devils came within
half a yard of tying the Astros at the end of
the contest. While the in-season losses had
been heartbreaking, they will also serve as
motivation for next year. Those narrow losses
showed just how close Salem had been
toward a state championship opportunity.
Though it was a disappointing way to end
the season, it does not change the fact that
we had a tremendous year; we made some
great strides as a program. A lot of players
got a lot better and we are pleased with that,
said Pike. The boys have done a great job
of turning things around. While the loss
was not the ideal way to end 2014, the Blue
Devils had a great season to be thankful for.
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Many motorists notice that their vehicles seem
to get less miles per gallon in cold weather than
in warm weather. Thats not a trick of the brain,
as studies have shown that cars do, in fact, have
poorer fuel in economy in cold weather.
According to the United States Department of
Energy, fuel economy tests have indicated that,
when driving in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline cars gas mileage is about 12
percent lower at 20 F than it would be at 77 F. The
disparity is even greater in hybrid vehicles, which
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That forces the vehicle to work harder and use
more fuel. An engine also takes longer to reach its
most fuel-efficient temperature when the weather
outside is cold. This wont have too great an
impact on fuel efficiency when taking long trips,
but the shorter the trip the less economical the vehicles use of fuel will be, as a shorter trip means
the vehicle is spending a larger percentage of the
overall drive at a less fuel efficient temperature.
Another reason fuel economy suffers in the winter is the necessities and certain creature comforts
drivers need when driving in the cold weather.
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But factors outside the vehicle also impact its
fuel economy in the winter. For example, colder
temperatures decrease tire pressure, and that
increases roll resistance, which
means the car must work harder
and use more fuel to get down
the street than it would if it were
riding on fully inflated tires in
the summertime. Cold air also is
more dense than warm air, and
that increases aerodynamic drag
on the vehicle, which then needs
to use more fuel to counter the
increased drag.
So what can be done to improve fuel economy in the winter?
Fortunately, drivers can take
several steps to do just that.
Park the vehicle in a garage.
Leaving your car in the driveway
in the winter means you might
have to dig the vehicle out come
winter snowstorms. But thats not
the only inconvenience of parking
your vehicle outside in the winter,
as doing so can adversely affect
its fuel economy. When possible,
park the car in the garage, as this
increases the initial temperature
of the engine, engine oil, driveline fluids, and the vehicles
cabin. This can shorten the time
it takes for the engine to reach its
most fuel-efficient temperature
while decreasing the engine and
transmission friction that negatively impacts fuel efficiency.
Disregard conventional
wisdom. Conventional wisdom
has long suggested that idling a
vehicle for several minutes will
warm up the engine more quickly
than simply driving. But many vehicle manufacturers now recommend that drivers
idle their vehicles for no more than 30 seconds,
noting that idling the car unnecessarily wastes fuel
and that driving the vehicle is the fastest way to
warm up its engine. If you must warm up the vehicle, stick to the now widely accepted guideline
that recommends idling for no more than half a
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Another nugget of conventional wisdom motorists may want to ignore concerns the motor oil
they use in the winter. Many vehicle manufacturers now recommend a specific type of oil to
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advice instead of adhering to past practices that
may not have been as fuel efficient.
Monitor tire pressure. As noted, colder temperatures decrease tire pressure, so drivers should
monitor their tire pressure regularly throughout
winter to keep their vehicle safe and to ensure
they are not wasting fuel.
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December 5, 2014 12 Pages

Making Memories at the Holiday Parade

Salem Community Patriot

Jack Frost makes an appearance.

Sophia Fitzell transforms into Snow White.

Pageant winners wave to the crowd.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Santa gives his reindeer a break and uses the horses.

The Bootmobile rolls through town.

Even the Grinch looks friendly.

These kids are two of many who loved the parade.

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Salem Christmas Fund

Please send a check payable to The Salem Christmas Fund

Salem Exchange Club Helps out at Sonshine Kitchen

submitted by Salem Exchange Club

In the back: Larry Seaman and Fran Gugliotta.

Making Food Bank

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Check the Mail

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BGC Thanksgiving Dinner

Salem BikePed Corridor

Right: Jetta Lima,

Staff photos by S. Aaron Shamshoyan

Girl Scouts Honored as Young Women of Distinction

submitted by Larry Belair

Salems Christina Kennamer and Kat Tripp took a Destinations trip

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