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Volume 8 Number 12
December 19, 2014 12 Pages
Sharing Breakfast with Santa at Fisk
Salem Community Patriot
Staff photos by Jon Tripp
Mina Mahmood helps feed her cousin Ahmed Jasmin.
Rylie Haegle shares her Christmas list with Santa.
Charley Ritter and Gianna White hang out

in one of the gym windows.
Fourth grade teacher Christopher Rose reads some books

to a full library during story time.
Reed Acker helps move presents.
Mackenzie Redmond and Myah Drouin flip

over the chance to help out in the kitchen.
by Jon Tripp
The Fisk School PTA held its annual
breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec.
6. Families were treated to a great
breakfast of pancakes with sausage,
coffee and juice. While waiting for
their turn to meet Santa, kids decorated
gingerbread cookies, played games in
the gym, danced to music, or listened to
holiday stories in the library.
Christmas Tree Lighting Evokes Fond Memories
Salem Fireghters
Serve Lunch
to over 300
Salem Seniors
Staff photos by Doug Robinson
by Bob Gibbs
The Salem Lions Club sponsored this years
Christmas tree lighting on Veterans Memorial
Common. Children from the Haigh School sang
Christmas favorites for the crowd of holiday
revelers on the common.
Speakers included State Representatives
Gary Azarian, Bob Elliott, Ann Priestly, and Joe
Sweeney.
State Rep Elliott spoke of his enjoyment
in hearing more people again saying Merry
Christmas opposed to just Happy Holidays.
Representative Azarian talked of his early
Christmas memories of his family coming
together for the holiday. He asked all in
attendance to do their best in using the
Christmas season to bring their families together.
A group of children from the Haigh School,
led by Amy Moldoff, sang Christmas songs that
had many in the audience singing along with
their children.
Children dance after the tree lighting.
Staff photos by Bob Gibbs
Ramona and Guido Lombardi (left) eat their lunch with good
friends Mona and Bob Holforty.
A happy cookie walker
by Bob Gibbs
The First Congregational Church of Salem, located at
16 Lawrence Rd., held its old-fashioned Cookie Walk
to raise money for its charitable community causes.
This was the 21st cookie event organized by church
members to benefit church projects. An assortment of
home-baked cookies was available, including everyones
favorite, chocolate chip, sugar and other familiar flavors.
Containers were available to be filled with a selection of
cookies. Along with the tasty treats there was plenty of
hot tea and coffee.
Members and businesses within the community
generously donated items that were raffled off.
Greeting everyone who came to buy cookies was Jane
Blackey, a 46-year-old member of the church. Jane was
selling the raffle tickets for all of the great gifts.
First Congregational Church Gets

Mouths Watering with Cookie Walk
by Doug Robinson
Its a tradition that goes back for 28 years. The Salem
Firefighters Relief Association not only purchases and
provides the food, they also serve the luncheon to seniors at
the Salem Senior Center.
Patti Drelick, director of Senior Services, remembers the
days when the luncheon was served to only a handful of
seniors at the Masonic Center (in) downtown Salem. This
event has grown so much over the years that we now have
to provide two sittings to accommodate all the seniors. This
year we have over 300 seniors who will be served a meal.
Organizing Firefighter Shane Murphy stated, This event
is possible because of the funds raised with the Firefighters
Relief Association. The Relief Association holds several
fundraising events throughout the year to raise monies for
the events that the association sponsors.
In addition to providing the Senior Luncheon, the Salem
Firefighters Relief Association has provided food for the local
food bank as well as provided a $5,000 grant to the Captain
Stephen J. McKenna Childrens Trust Fund.
Salem senior Mona Holforty commented that she just
loves the Senior Center. I come here a couple times a week
and play bridge. This is a wonderful lunch and I am happy
to be here.
Jane Blackey sells raffle tickets.
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Salem Firefighter Loring Child begins serving Marge Rungs table.

The days feast included spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad,
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Courtesy photo
by Jon Tripp
Salem Girl Scout Troop 12115 made a delivery of toys they
had collected to the Salem Polices Toys For Tots program on
Friday, Dec. 5. The Salem Police provide a drop off location
for Toys For Tots each Christmas. Started in 1947 by Major Bill
Hendricks of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Toys
For Tots is a program to collect new, unwrapped toys during
October- December each year, and distribute those toys as
Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the local community.
Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Program has
distributed over 469 million toys to more than 216 million less
fortunate children.
Officer Clark with Troop 12115 Scouts Christina Kennamer,
Lindsey White, Caitlin Helle, and Kat Tripp.
APPA Partners with the Boys & Girls Club

of Greater Salem
submitted by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem has received a generous
donation from the Arlington Pond Protective Association of Salem.
A donation of $2,000 was given to the club to benefit programs for
children in the North Salem area. The APPA is a non-profit organization
that was established in 1976 to address the water level of Arlington
Pond in Salem. Since then, there have been many situations in which
the intervention of APPA has made a positive impact on the lake
environment. Additionally, the association makes donations to other
non-profits including youth service organizations, such as the Boys &
Girls Club of Greater Salem, to ensure that the youth development needs
of the children in North Salem are met.
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem is the largest youth serving
agency in the greater Salem area providing opportunities during the
critical before and after school hours. The club is uniquely situated to
provide high-quality programs that foster academic success, healthy
lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The Boys & Girls Club
of Greater Salem is located at 3 Geremonty Drive, Salem. Visit their
website at www.salembgc.org or call 898-7709. Great futures start at the
Boys & Girls Club.
Donation Made for

Silverthorne Awning
Salem Womans Club

Gets Wrapping
submitted by Silverthorne Adult Day

Silverthorne
Adult Day has
installed an awning
to keep their
participants safe
from the sun during
those warmer
months. Paula
Faist, director of
Silverthorne, spoke
to various civic
agencies requesting
assistance with the
cost of the awning.
The Kiwanis Club
of Salem donated
$1,000 to the
Paula Faist happily receives a check from
awning kitty.
Kiwanis member Tony Foglia.
Courtesy photo
submitted by Amanda Bacon, Palmer Gas/Ermer Oil

Palmer Gas Ermer Oil was on the parade circuit in
December at both the Derry and Salem Parade, creating
a buzz with their unique float, a 1,000 gallon propane
tank converted into a winter wonderland snow globe.
Their mission is to keep their community warm. This
holiday season they are donating heating oil to Operation
Helping Hand, a non-profit oil heat assistance program
for families of service men and women who are actively
deployed and serving overseas.
Bill Ermer, president of PGEO said, We have a lot
to be thankful for this year and are proud to work with
veterans every day here in our office. We give thanks to
our troops and the families of those who serve, because
we know they are also making sacrifices, not only during
the winter months, but all year long.
Bob Sculley, executive director of the Oil Heat Council
of New Hampshire, which manages Operation Helping
Hand, stated, Having the ability to offer support to
our veterans families by providing them with warmth
through the winter is a wonderful way to give back to the
individuals who do so much for us.
To make a financial contribution to Operation Helping
Hand, please contact the Oil Heat Council of New
Hampshire: 415-8330 or info@nhoilheat.com.
Girl Scouts Collect Toys for Tots
Staff photo by Jon Tripp
Keeping a
Community Warm
submitted by
Annette Cooke,
Salem Womans
Club
The Salem
Womans Club
volunteered to wrap
gifts at the Barnes
and Noble store in
Salem as part of the
reading incentive of
the club. Pictured
from the left are
President Annette
Cooke and members
Phyllis Marchulaitis
and Ann Reardon.
Courtesy photo
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.
Please take a moment and visit the Celebration of Excellence

website, EBCOE.com to see all of this years Award Recipients.
You will also be able to see all of the past Award Recipients and
view videos of their acceptance speeches.
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Greystone Farm Aglow

at Season of Giving Gala
Salem Christmas Fund

Ann & Peter Lally - $250
George & Marguerite
Snodgrass - $25
Marguerite Bradish - $20
Patricia & George King - $175
Pamela Kellan - $25
North Salem Methodist
Women - $50
Dr. & Mrs. Wilbur Blackey $325
Gloria & Phil Carpenito - $50
Susan Houle - $20
Leah Sullivan - $175
H. E. Thomas - $25
AMVETS NH Post 2 - $250
Staff photos by Sonny Tylus
submitted by Patti Drelick

Greystone Farm of Salem celebrated its tenth Season of Giving
event in grand style on Thursday, Dec.11, at its Main Street home. They
chose the Salem Council on Aging to be the beneficiary of the silent
auction and raffle portion of their gala.
Nancy and Nanci Carney, Russ Ingram and June Anderson

enjoy the grand-style gala.
Greystone Farm was all aglow in its holiday finery as more than 150
guests from the community enjoyed delicious refreshments and live
holiday music as they strolled the halls, bidding on fantastic holiday
gift items. Over 60 local organizations, businesses and individuals
generously donated the gift items which led to raising nearly $4,000
from those in attendance who purchased them.
Both Greystone Farm and the Salem Council on Aging wish to extend
their tremendous gratitude to all who attended as well as contributed.
Gaylord & Kathy Burke - $325

Linda & Robert Fournier - $325
Windham Professionals Inc $325
Goodnow Real Estate Service
- $325
Alex Donuts Inc dba Dunkin
Donuts - $325
DeColores Books & Gifts
in memory Fr. Arthur Pare,
S.J. - $325
Robert & Linda Harvey $1,000
Jean L. Landry - $50
Pauline Gorgol - $50
First Congregational Church

Philathea Class - $175
Gail & Ed Dacey - $25
Mary Paquette - $50
Wayne & Carol Sargent - $75
Donna & James Davis - $100
Paul & Linda OReilly - $25
Deacon Fund - $325
Laurie & David Braica - $250
Eleanor Sheehan - $50
John & Joanne Pierro - $100
Sandra Ackerman - $25
Kathleen Kurdzo - $250
Margaret Lane - $50
LaChance Associates - $175

Lulu & Ray Lacroix - $25
Dennis & Irene Groulx - $20
Grace Newman & Maria Doyle
- $50
Elsie Talanian - $25
S. D. Willson - $25
Charles & Susan Souza - $325
Sandra & Kevin Harris - $175
Azar A. Korbey, MD - $50
Taylor OKeefe - $200
Peter Floriddia - $50
Eileen Ackles - $100
Sandra OConnell - $200
Karen Keleher - $20
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.
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
GSAA Winter Art Show

and Sale Showcases Original Works
by Bob Gibbs
The Greater Salem Artists Association held its annual winter
Art Show and Sale at the Kelley Library. The art show and sale
includes original works of fine art by local artists.
The GSAA was formed in 1986 by the late Edith Kaufman for the
purpose of gathering artists together to share their passion for art in
all its many forms. The Greater Salem Artists Association - GSAA still promotes the arts and welcomes new members of all degrees
of artistic ability with the desire to enrich their endeavors in art and
pass on to others this passion that art brings out.
You can visit the GSAA website at www.
thegreatersalemartistsassociation.org or like the organization on
Facebook: Greater Salem Artists Association.
staff photos by Bob Gibbs
Laurence J. Welch, third-place winner in the oil

division for his artwork titled Winter Solace
Tina S. Gagnon, third place in the other division for her

colored pencil artwork titled Notions
Jules Dowd, Greystone Farm, and Patti Drelick, Salem Senior Services,
with raffle prizes
Kiwanis Hixson
Award Goes
to Wilfred
Bamford
by Jon Tripp
The Kiwanis Club of Salem honored past club
president Wilfred Bamford with a George F.
Hixson Fellowship at its holiday dinner meeting
on Monday, Dec. 8. The George F. Hixson
Fellowship, established in 1983, is named
after Kiwanis Internationals first president
and is awarded to individuals who have made
significant contributions to the Kiwanis history
of charitable generosity. Bamford, a 10year Kiwanis member, served as Salems club
president from 2011-2013.
Staff photo by Jon Tripp
Hixson recipient Wilfred Bamford is a 10-year Kiwanis

member and former club president.
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for the People of New Hampshire
by Shawn Jasper, Speaker of
that would benefit my community and
are leaving our families with the potential
NH House of Representatives
state. There is never a shortage of wellfor overwhelming natural gas and electric
Here in New Hampshire, we have
meaning ideas, new programs to be
costs and our business community
long prided ourselves in having a truly
offered or needs to be met. But without
at an economic and competitive
representative government. We have the
strong stewardship by elected officials,
disadvantage when compared to their
largest state legislature in the United
States. It is truly a citizen legislature
It is about making New Hampshire a stronger place to start
made up of young and old, with
diverse backgrounds, beliefs and
and grow a business, and assuring that the next generation of
life experiences. With 400 house
Granite Staters has even more opportunities to succeed.
members, by its very design, we are
meant to reflect the state we are all
proud to represent.
While there has been much
political analysis of my recent election
government will always look to grow and
peers in New England and across the
as speaker of the New Hampshire
consume more revenues. I have made
country. And while New Hampshire
House of Representatives, it is with
the tough decisions to keep spending
prided itself in leading our region out
great humility and seriousness that I
in check, balancing wants with needs,
of times of recession, we are seeing
begin this new legislative session. It is
throughout my career. Through these
our neighbors with stronger economies
about how best to serve the people of
efforts, I have been fortunate to earn
than ours, attracting new businesses
my hometown of Hudson and the state
the support of conservative-minded
and offering more opportunities for
of New Hampshire. It is about taking
groups because of my priority of low
the next generation to find educational
the confidence expressed by a majority
spending, from business groups for
opportunities and jobs without migrating
of my colleagues in the House, both
keeping regulations and impediments
to another state. These are all challenges
Republican and Democrat, and working
to their success out of the way and from
that we must face together. As elected
together to make our state a better place
law enforcement officials for supporting
officials, we are all entrusted with a
for our families. It is about making New
policies that keep our families and
temporary power to lead the state in
Hampshire a stronger place to start and
streets safe. It is a record grounded in
problem solving. The problems dont
grow a business, and assuring that the
conservative principles and carried out
require a Republican or Democrat
next generation of Granite Staters has
with a passionate understanding of the
solution. They require a New Hampshire
even more opportunities to succeed.
people I was elected to represent.
solution.
For the past 35 years, I have been
In New Hampshire, we face challenges
As speaker, I pledge to make the next
committed to public service at both the
that must be addressed. The new biennial
two years as productive as possible
local and state level. As a member of
budget has built-in deficits that must be
by working with those who are truly
my towns Budget Committee and Board
overcome through sound management
committed to public service. Yes, I have
of Selectmen, I have always understood
and a review of spending to see where
my beliefs and am guided by conservative
the need to make sure that hard earned
we can generate further efficiencies.
principles. But, I am excited about the
tax dollars are used cautiously and
We have an energy crisis produced by
opportunity to join with all 399 of my
with maximum benefit. As a state
a lack of new supply that has rates for
colleagues to do the peoples business
representative for 20 years, I have
homeowners and businesses soaring to
and make sure we leave our beloved state
always made it a point to listen, gather
record heights. Without addressing the
of New Hampshire a better place than we
information and make informed decisions
need for additional energy sources, we
found it.
Advent Celebrations for

Children at Triumphant
Cross Lutheran Church
submitted by Betty Gay
All four Sundays in Advent the children at Triumphant Cross Lutheran
Church in Salem are participating in special enactments during Childrens
Sermon time. The first Sunday, Nov. 30, St. Andrew visited them, dressed
as a monk. Seen here, the second Sunday they presented their annual
celebration of the sacrifice of St. Lucia, a young devout Christian woman
Courtesy photos
who gave her dowry and all her worldly goods to alleviate the suffering of
the poverty stricken peasants; and for refusing him, the man she did not
want to marry had her killed. The third Sunday, Dec. 14, St. Nicholas taught
the children about adopting his kindness and generosity. On the fourth
Sunday, Dec. 21, the children will present a Nativity.
On Christmas Eve, the children can attend the 4 p.m. or the 10 p.m.
service, singing many Christmas carols with the congregation. If they come
at 9:30, they can hear the choir sing and bell choir play as a half-hour
prelude to the 10 oclock service.
Greater Salem Caregivers Thanked for their

Dedication Throughout the Year
submitted by the Greater Salem Caregivers
The Greater Salem Caregivers held its Annual
Christmas Volunteer Luncheon on Thursday,
Dec. 11, at the reception room at the Senior
Housing Complex on Millville Street in Salem.
The Caregiver Board of Directors was on
hand to thank the volunteers. President Karen
Yasenka told the volunteers how grateful the
board and the entire community were for all
the time, effort and care that they extend to the
people who are helped by the Caregivers. She
mentioned the rides to doctor appointments, the
shopping, the picking up of prescriptions and
visits that would not be possible without the
generosity of their time.
Executive Director Dick OShaughnessy
thanked the communities of Salem, Pelham,
Atkinson and Plaistow for their financial support

and donations. He also thanked the good people
at Work Success for the handmade placemats and
paper roses that each of the volunteers received.
The volunteers were treated to nice meal and each
received a beautiful poinsettia, decorative tiles
(courtesy of Dave Cheeseman), and calendars
(courtesy of Goundrey & Dewhirst). There were also
raffle prizes. Camille Flaherty( Yoga, Balance for Life
) donated a beautiful wreath and the Rotary Club of
Salem donated a raffle ticket for a chance to a cruise
to Bermuda.
In closing. Karen Yasenka said that 2014 was a
very busy year with many people being helped and
served. This would not have been possible without
the dedication of the Caregiver volunteers.
Area News Group Welcomes

New Sales Rep
Jane Lang of Salem will be adding a new hat to her collection. Jane has joined the
Salem Community Patriot as the new advertising representative for Salem. Jane comes
with a strong leadership background in the Salem community. With her passion for
shopping local, she hopes to build the excitement in advertising with the Community
Patriot. Jane is the volunteer organizer/coordinator of the Salem NH Farmers Market, sits
on the Salem Planning Board, and volunteers on various boards that advocate for seniors
and health care.
Lets give Jane a warm welcome. Interested in advertising with Jane? Contact her at
jane@areanewsgroup.com. Jane will be a creative resource in building an ad that helps
brand your business and encourages everyone to come shop in Salem. She will work with
you or your marketing director, always with a smile and positive attitude.
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Your Hometown Community Calendar
Sunday, December 21, Tuesday, December

23 & Wednesday, December 24
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.
Mon. Dec. 29, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tues. Dec. 30, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed. Dec. 31, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thurs. Jan. 1, Closed
Fri. Jan. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
1st
2nd
Friday, December 22 thru Friday,

December 26
The Area News Group will be closed
for vacation. Offices will re-open Monday,
December 29.
Monday, December 22 thru Friday, January 2

The Town Hall hours during the Holidays are as
follows:
Mon. Dec. 22, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues. Dec. 23, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed. Dec. 24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thurs. Dec. 25, Closed
Fri. Dec. 26, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
4th
Wednesday, December 24 thru Friday,

January 2
Holiday Recess, Salem School District
Thursday, December 25
With the blessings of Fr. John, Pastor
th
of Saints Mary and Joseph Parish, the
Salem Knights of Columbus and the Salem
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
25
December
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.
Friday, December 26 thru Wednesday,
December 30
Looking for something for kids to do
during the school break? Check out
School Break Crafting for Kids at the
Kelley Librarys website, www.salem.lib.nh.us.
6th
ter
Wingins
Be
Friday, January 9
Movie Night at the Kelley Library,
th
6:30 to 8:45 p.m. This months film
will be Some Like it Hot, starring Jack
Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.
A wonderful comedy directed by Billy Wilder and
released in 1959. Contact Paul Giblin, 898-7064
or pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.
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Ev
Christmas
Services
Holiday Farmers Market
First Congregational Church, 15 Lawrence Rd.

Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Family Service - 4 p.m.
Candlelight Service - 7 p.m.
Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 8
Pleasant St.
Festival of Lessons & Carols - 6 p.m.
Rockingham Christian Church, 5 Industrial Way
Christmas Eve Celebrations - 4 p.m.
Kate Dunham enjoyed meeting with Santa.
The members of
the Sons of Union
Veterans and
Auxiliary joined
with Santa dressed
in his Civil War
era outfit: Cynthia
Brown, Mary Flynn,
Santa, TJ Cullinane.
Annika Zube shows

off a holiday card
that she decorated.
Dylan Bean decorates a foam gingerbread man.

by Jon Tripp
The Salem Farmers Market held a special
holiday market at the Lake Street Garden
Center on Sunday, December 14. There
was a craft table for kids to make holiday
ornaments and cards, winter themed face
painting by Girl Scout Troop 12115, and
a special appearance by Santa dressed in
his traditional outfit from the end of the
19th century. Holiday themed recipes
Jack Somero gets a snowman on his cheek at the Girl

Scouts face painting table.
with samples and hot cocoa were provided by
Cooks Corner and Cooking Matters, and the
market sponsored a holiday decorating contest for
vendors.
Saints Mary and Joseph Parish

St. Joseph Church, 40 Main St.
Masses - 4 p.m. in the Church, 4:15 p.m. in the
Auditorium, Midnight in the Church
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day:
Masses - 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Church
Wednesday, December 31 Solemnity of Mary
Vigil - 5 p.m.
Thursday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary
Mass - 7:15 a.m.
Mary Queen of Peace, 200 Lawrence Rd.
Mass - 4 p.m. (Childrens Pageant)
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Mass - 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Thursday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary
Masses - 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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The Tuscan Kitchen
and Market held its third
annual Christmas tree
lighting on Saturday, Dec.
6. Guests were treated to
hot cocoa and samples of
Italian treats, performances
by the Haigh Elementary
School fifth grade chorus
and ACT Theater Company
of North Andover, Mass.,
and visits with Santa for
the kids. Despite the
rainy weather, the crowds
headed outside and
cheered when Santa turned
on the lights.
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In a large casserole saut the beef/veal shanks until browned. Add the carrots, onion
and celery and cook for 10 minutes, then drain the oil. Add the wine and cook until it is
evaporated. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Cover very tight. Bake for 3 hours at 300
degrees.
Cook the rice al dente. Before serving the Osso Buco, place rice on a plate and cover it up
with the Osso Buco and delicious sauce.
Buon Appetito
!
Community News In A Home Town Format

Area News Group Papers 880-1516
Ingredients:
4 beef or veal shanks, salted and peppered
1 cup vegetable oil
4 to 10 tomatoes to make 2 cups of ground tomatoes
1/4 cup celery, chopped very fine
1/2 onion, chopped very fine
2 carrots, chopped very fine
1 cup red wine
2 cups veal or chicken broth
2 cups Arborio rice
-PUBLIC NOTICESelect Physical Therapy Holdings, Inc. with its primary Medicare
location at 7 Stiles Road, Suite 104, Salem, NH will close
its operations and will no longer participate in the Medicare
Program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) effective July
31, 2014. The agreement between Select Physical Therapy
Holdings, Inc. and the Secretary of Health and Human Services
will be terminated on the above date in accordance with the
provisions of the Social Security Act.
Patients may access their medical records by contacting the
following:
Attn: Central Business Office
Select Medical
4714 Gettysburg Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 972-1100
Grandma Will Thank You!

Town of Salem
Post Ofce
Tedeshi
Kelley Library
Enterprise Bank
B+H Oil Convenience
Boys & Girls Club
Senior Center
Pats Lock & Key
Town Hall
Creatively Presenting The 12 Days of Christmas
by Bob Gibbs
the Kraft family in 1994 to
The Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe presented its 16th
support charitable and
annual Christmas show at the Salem High School auditorium. This
philanthropic agencies
year the group performed their own interpretation of The 12 Days
throughout New
of Christmas.
England. This
The two-act show featured many of the worlds favorite Christmas
support comes
songs, such as Rockin Around The Christmas Tree, Holly Jolly
in the form of
Christmas, Jingle Bells and Let It Snow. The entire ensemble of
direct grants and
singers performed each song with unique dance numbers and acting.
the donation
Most notable was the performance of Shawn, who led the group and
of signed
the audience through the verses of The 12 Days of Christmas.
memorabilia to
During the show the audience was treated to performances from
charitable causes,
Santas reindeer, the dancing penguins, Rudolph the Red Nosed
and from Patriots
Reindeer, and of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
players who offer
A cast of developmentally challenged young people and adults
their direct support
performed the show, which was directed and produced by Sara
A singing snowman
Brown.
entertains the audience.
The dancing penguins show off their moves.
Play Among the Stars Theatre Groupe, a non-profit organization
for the physically and developmentally
challenged based in Salem, serves
the southern New Hampshire and
Merrimack Valley region. This group is
a collection of actors, ages 6 through
64, and a staff of volunteers who enjoy
taking the stage and performing for
others.
Following the performance there was
a 50/50 drawing. The winning number
was drawn by former New England
Patriot offensive tackle Max Lane.
Lane then presented Sara Brown and
the group with a $10,000 check from
the New England Patriots Charitable
Foundation. In accepting the award,
Brown stated that she wanted to do
something for everyone in the group
The tin soldiers march onto the stage.
Santas reindeer rehearse before their performance.
Santas elves add to the festivities.
with the money and so she bought every
one of the performs a New England
Patriots jersey. The jerseys were presented by Max Lane to each one
by appearing at charity functions throughout the year.
The foundation has taken special interest in youth programs that
of the performers, and everyone had a picture taken with the former
The foundations primary goal is to support programs that aid the
encourage education, creativity and development of character. To
Patriot.
youth and families of the New England region by assisting programs
support the Play Among the Stars Groupe and the work they do with
From the NH Patriots website: The New England Patriots
that foster cultural diversity, education, family and health.
these special people, you can contact the group at Theater Group,
Charitable Foundation is the nonprofit organization established by
Inc. PO Box 2222 Salem, NH 03079.
Sandy Hook Candlelight Vigil Held
Not Always
the Most Wonderful
Time of the Year
for Police
by Jon Tripp
A candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the Sandy Hook
School shooting in Newtown, CT, was held at St. Davids Church on
Main Street in Salem on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Clergy from several
local churches and organizations helped lead the ceremony. The
prayers, reflections, and songs during the ceremony focused on
messages of healing and peace. During the ceremony, the names
of each victim were read, and the group prayed for the victims and
their families, the caregivers, and for others out there who might be
concerned about violence.
submitted by Salem Police Department

On one extremely busy day with several car accidents and
a drug overdose, Salem Police also arrested 12 people on
Thursday, Dec. 11, including seven for shoplifting and one for
robbery. The theft-related arrests were as follows:
12:35 p.m. Dawna Mayo, 33, and Samantha Brien,
23, both from Pittsfield, were charged with Willful
Concealment (Kohls);
3:27 p.m. Tayla Lawver-Dumont, 24, and Joshua
Catonguay, 26, both of Manchester, were charged with
Willful Concealment (Walmart);
5:07 p.m. Patrick George, 17, Dracut, MA, Willful
Concealment (Macys);
7 p.m. Joseph Rogers, 33, Westford, Mass., Robbery
(Kohls) due to assault on Store Loss Prevention;
7:36 p.m. Roberto Domingez, 19, Lawrence, Mass.,
Willful Concealment
(Macys), Operating
without a License.;
Domingez
purposefully urinated
all over the jail
cell floor and is
possibly facing
additional charges
and restitution for the
cleanup costs.
WeWillPayUpTo$500
7:36 p.m. Amber
ForSomeCarsandTrucks!
Cleveland, 19,
Lawrence, Mass.,
Murrays Auto
Willful Concealment.
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individuals were released
We Sell Parts
on cash bails and all were
misdemeanor charges
Hours:
Monday-Saturday8am-5pm
except the robbery.
Participants sang We Shall Overcome for the closing song:

Ken Swenson, Laurel Redden, and Corinne Dodge.
FREE
Rev. Carolyn Stevenson said

the opening prayer.
Junk Car
Removal
Rev. Dr. Cynthia Morse struck

a chime as each victims name
was read out loud.
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Participants stood in a circle for the closing benediction by Rev. Yasenka.
Networking Chapter Donates

to Toys for Tots
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Todays Vehicles are Computers on Wheels
Courtesy photo
The Greater Salem Networking

Chapter of BNI had a toy drive
at a recent meeting.
After the meeting at the
Boys & Girls Club
of Greater Salem,
the toys were donated
to Toys for Tots.
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Get your Head in the Game at Starting LineUp
St. Joes Sends

Multiple FLL Teams
to State Robotics
Championships Again
Staff photo by Doug Robinson
by Doug Robinson
for customized
Get your head in
viewing. From
the game, commented
sports to news
Jonathon Coty. He can
or cartoons to
literally help anyone do
commentary,
that as he is a master
Starting LineUp
barber and owner of
offers hundreds of
LineUp Barber Shop in
television stations
Salem.
for all to enjoy.
The best players
The brightly
are always in the
colored cutting
starting lineup, and my
capes, which
barbershop is not only
are draped on
about the first string of
their customers
players, we also cater
to protect them
to all those who wish
from the falling
to get their head into
hair, have been
the game. My job is
designed with a
making their heads look
clear-see through
great.
window in the
While the Starting
middle. With
LineUp Barber Shop is
this function,
Rams players Chris, Jared, Dom, Tristen, and Connor take their seats at Starting LineUp Barber
new to Salem, owner
customers can read
to receive their free haircuts. Each cutting station has its own television, LED lighting,
Jonathon Coty was
and see their text
and red tool cabinet that holds all the barbers tools of the trade.
raised as a Blue Devil at
messages clearly
Salem High School. He
without having
not only played football, he also played baseball for Salems town
to dig into their pockets or reach over to the counter to grab their
league and he played basketball with the Salem Boys Club travel
phone.
team.
As a grand opening special, Starting Lineup offered to cut the
After graduating from Salem High School, commented Coty, I
hair for the seven Salem eighth grade boys who had been chosen
was fortunate to work at our family-owned tavern with my mom.
for the NH State All Star football team that competed in the AYF
After seven years of working at the tavern, I wanted a change of
(American Youth Football) National Championships in Kissimmee,
pace so I decided to go to barber school.
Fla.
Coty attended the New England Hair Academy where he earned
These kids are the best of the best that New Hampshire has to
his degree. Coty apprenticed as a barber for many years with a
offer, continued Coty. They play for the Rams and they were
Lawrence, Mass., barber before opening his Starting LineUp Barber
selected to represent New Hampshire in Florida. I just want to do
Shop in Salem.
my part in saying thank you to these kids for all they do as they
Open six days a week, Starting LineUp Barber Shop offers their
compete in Florida.
customers a wide selection of haircuts from which to choose. From
Starting LineUp also celebrates that special day when a child
Kidz Cutz to Hot Towel Shaves, the Starting LineUp caters to all
receives their first haircut. Upon completion of their haircut, each
discerning customers. We have over 30 parking spots, so finding a
child receives a Starting LineUp Team Member certificate that
place to park will never be an issue, said Coty.
states: (childs name) Officially Got His Head in the Game.
In addition to the wide selection and styles of haircuts offered,
Jonathons mom, Colleen Coty, expressed her feeling of pride
Starting LineUp hosts a complete list of amenities to those who stop
with her sons achievement. I am happy to be back in Salem,
by. While waiting for an available barbers chair, customers are
once again. We raised Jonathon in Salem and he went to Salem
offered the opportunity to play the Playstation video game console
High School. The entire community has welcomed us and we feel
and enjoy games such as NFL Madden to Call of Duty or Hot
a part of the community. I am very happy to see him now opening
Pursuit. Cable television offers each customer the ability to watch
a business and giving back to the community which has been so
whatever station they choose.
gracious to us.
At each hair cutting station, a private TV has been mounted
Courtesy photos
We do it all from Drake to Donald Trump
Best not to Overreact to Inappropriate Remarks

by Paula Faist MS, LSW, Silverthorne Adult Day Center
My dad was diagnosed with dementia a few months ago.
He appears to be very free with his remarks. He will make
inappropriate remarks to strangers of color, overweight individuals,
biracial couples standing in front of us in the market, and the list
goes on. Do you have any suggestions on how I can respond to his
remarks? Peter, Salem
As you will learn with time, when we care for individuals with
dementia we truly have to go into their world, their reality. If
you try to correct him at the time he makes the remark it may just
trigger more remarks. He may have already forgotten what was
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Thumbs down to blinking liars. Why does

Everett McBride blink and mumble so much?
Count the blinks. And why do a few of the
Selectmen seem to kiss and cover each others
behind while they spend-spend-spend our
money? Are they all members of the same cultish
Freemason Lodge? Ya gotta wonder.
presentation. Its very detailed and thought out. I

will vote for the warrant article and hope others
do because its sorely needed.
Thumbs down. Let me see if I have this right.
In Salem, we are spending $80 million to renovate
the high school. In Pelham they are spending
$22.6 million to add 46,000
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Thumbs down to Ed Brooks. Nice clichs,

Brooks, you are part of the big con, misguided.
You are one of the enemies foreign and domestic
we need to defeat. Disasters we endure are
from Reagan scams the billionaires own the US
government. The dictatorial march that needs
to be stopped is the propaganda spread by the
billionaires media, spreading lies about liberals
to keep power in the hands of a few billionaires to
plunder the 340 million people in the US. ISIL is
nothing compared to the harm being perpetrated
by the billionaires and their mouth pieces like
Brooks.
Thumbs down to the Salem

Community Patriot for not
publishing my comments. My
comments are true. But I am
a conservative and proud of it.
My comments are must not be
politically correct. Cowards.
Thumbs down to Salems

elementary schools. The
taxpayers have been more than generous in their
support for renovations and additions and the
amazing plan for the high school. So whats the
problem? All the other schools have state-of-theart loud speakers outside the buildings. Why?
Probably so students and teachers can hear the
address in case of emergency. But calling pupils
in from recess by gongs over the loudspeaker that
can be heard all over the neighborhood is a bit
inconsiderate. Schools need to be better neighbors.
Please turn down the volume. Aim the speakers
towards the school yard and turn off the gongs
during the summer months.
Thumbs down to Mr. Weimar. A lot of words;

nothing but personal attacks without concern for
the truth. Look up the Latin: ad hominem. It
is also covered in books about logical fallacies.
However, facts are no matter to Mr. Weimar. Nor
does clear thinking ever occur to Mr. Weimar.
Thumbs up to the person who went to their

granddaughters Confirmation and supported her in
her faith walk. The offertory collection was taken up
because there were many parishioners there who
were keeping the Lords Day holy and had their
usual weekly donation to give to the church. If only
all Catholics were so faithful; the church would be
transformed! If only fewer negative and critical remarks
were written, our world would be transformed!
Thumbs down to all these silly arguments over

Laws and Codes. Did you create those laws? No.
Then who are you to interpreting them. Just like
trying to interpret a Picasso painting. How about
we get the creator of those Codes, those Bill of
Rights, the creator of that Constitution down here
to testify as to what it truly means. Oh, you cant
do it? Then guess what, its got no standing in
court. Its all speculation. Its all conjecture. Its
all a guess. Because youve got
nobody to take the stand and
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you nominate Jeb Bush to run for president youre
Moldoff for having the Epilepsy Foundations clothing
crazy. Round 3 of sending in the clowns, it will
donation box removed from Jims Ice Cream Barn on 5
be an easy win for the Democrats. Lets keep the
Kelly Road. Jim was asked by the Epilepsy Foundation
troll under the bridge with Sara Palin.
this past spring to have the box placed across from his
building adjacent to the walking
trail that he leases from the State.
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Thumbs down to selectman
Campbell. He voted no to a
Thumbs down to the Fisk School
$10,000 donation to the Salem PD. He said he is
administration.
When has Fisk become a daycare,
conservative but he would rather have taxes raised to
and if so, can we bring our infants for the day
get the police dog. Steve, why did you really vote no to
as well? Mr. Superintendent, is there some
a donation?
accountability for your department to oversee this?
Please make an announcement for all of us so we
can began to bring our younger children there and
not have to pay for daycare; that extra money we
would save can go to all the PTA fundraisers. Mr.
Principal - no special treatment!
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get your insurance through your employer and if
you do they pay a hefty price. My husband and I
are self employed and pay over
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Thumbs up to the new police complex. With
10 - 5
from, but with all due respect
all the military equipment the Feds want to pass
Obamacare stinks!
out to the small towns, we need somewhere to
Mon - Fri
store the new stuff. You never know when Salem
11 - 5
Some restrictions apply. Coupon must be
Thumbs down to Steve
needs to go into lockdown, and they get to rollpresented at purchase, one coupon per
Campbell.
Why
did
you
vote
person, vaild until 12/29/2014
out the armor to patrol the streets. They cant have
no
to
a
donation?
If
you
are
a
the new equipment collecting dust and rust out
Like us on
conservative then why would
back. Theyll need to test it out once in awhile.
you want the taxpayers taxes
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raised to get the police dog? I
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as well all those town employees and outside
in the way the wind blows.
consultants who worked on the safety complex
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Thumbs down to a new

police fire station. After reading
the police logs 95 percent of the
police calls are due to Route 28.
Residents shouldnt have to pay
for it; the businesses should have
to pay for a new police station.
We should pay off all the work
done to the schools first before
we create another big bill. Vote
no on a new police station.
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A new member of the
Salem Police Department
will soon join the force,
but while on patrol wont
be able to drive a cruiser.
Receiving $10,000 from
a long-time local business
owner, the department
will be able to purchase a
new K-9 officer, the cost
of which will be covered
under the donation.
Deputy Police Chief
Shawn Patten told
selectmen last week
the new K-9 will fill a
gap recently left in the
department.
One of our long-time
dogs, K-9 Til, passed
away, he said noting it
was sudden and turned
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out to be cancer.
gentleman wanted to donate, he would donate to the town or the
Patten said the
board, or the town manager decided how to best use it.
businessman, who wished to remain anonymous, recently
Im not saying the perception even comes close to reality, he
contacted the department seeking to donate. They decided a K-9
continued.
Just thats what people have said in the past.
officer would be the best use of the money.
He continued saying he was opposed to the donation. It just
We receive donations from a lot of businesses in town and hes
doesnt look right.
one of them, Patten said, adding the man is a Salem resident and
Patten said it would cost $7,500 to purchase the dog, $1,500 for
in business nearly 40 years.
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Selectman Stephen Campbell feared the donation would appear
The board voted 4-1 to accept the funds for the K-9 with
as a favor to the department by a police-regulated business.
Campbell in opposition.
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the shepherds that helped find
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Our Grade 5 Chorus members put on a
wonderful concert for their classmates, families
and friends on December 16. We thank Mrs.
Helen Minkle for all of her hard work to make this
an enjoyable event.
On December 18 our Grade 5 Instrumental
Music students treated us to a band concert to
showcase their talent. After the concert the whole
school took part in a Holiday Sing-A-Long to get
into the spirit of the season!
We have a Spirit Day on Friday, December 19
Neon Day! Show your school spirit and help your
class earn Panther Points by taking part in this
school wide activity.
School will be closed from Wednesday,
December 24 until Friday, January 2 for our
holiday break.
See everyone
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January 5, 2015!
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Students caught showing the trait of CARING
for the past two weeks include: Jacob Sarcione,
Bennett Atkins, Garrett Emerson, Philip Foti,
Brooke Carter, Johnny Screnci, Alex Hanna, Layla
LoScuito, Tyler DeVito, Hunter Glickel, Jamison
Allen, Imara Rice, Anna Lemieux, Jordan Bataran,
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Angelina Hajjar, Jacob Marconi, Jimmy Donovan,
Damian Piniero, Jack Callahan, Haylee Bernard,
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Dylan Shine, Thomas Rabby, Cameron Monahan,
Joey Terrasi, Mitchell Raskow, Oskar Hathaway,
Logan Smith, Matthew Lizak, Josh Emerick, Emma
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Woodbury Chorus Performs Delightful Winter Concert

by Jon Tripp
The Woodbury Schools seventh and eighth grade chorus performed
their winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 9. They sang a selection of both
popular and holiday songs under the direction of music teacher John
Kelly. Kelly played piano to accompany the chorus, while the smaller
Select Chorus group performed a cappella to a packed house in the
schools main gymnasium.
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guys out for a multitude of reasons. Pinkerton has

got a good team, and they are well coached so
we took some lumps on that night, said Coach
Wes Decker. Despite the defeat, there were
some positive performances for Salem. Both Josh
Caputo (220 pounds) and Dylan Chaffee (145
pounds) claimed victories, as did newcomer Mike
Pascal (170 pounds).
The Blue Devils did not have to wait long for
redemption. Salem hosted their annual Blue
Devil Classic on Saturday, Dec. 13. I think
the guys bounced back well this past
weekend at our own tournament. We
didnt enter guys at four weight classes,
but we still had a strong showing, said
Decker. Im real happy with the effort.
The Blue Devils finished in fifth
place out of 12 teams with 102 team
points. The Concord Crimson Tide
totaled (195.5) points to win the 12-team
Blue Devils Classic, finishing ahead of
Central Catholic (190.5), Pinkerton (171),
Windham (136), Salem, Goffstown (88),
Memorial (82), Manchester Central (74.5),
Nashua South (44), Spaulding (22) and
Kingswood (16).
Salems Avery Santiago finished in first
place in the 152 pound weight class.
Other Salem wrestlers finishes were as
follows: Ryan Cote, 113 pounds, third
Salem wrestler Ryan Cote pins his opponent for the win on Saturday.
place; Dylan Chaffee, 138 pounds,
third place; Mike Burke, 145

pounds, fourth place; and
Mike Poulin, 220 pounds, third
place.
Along with Santiago, Decker
is expecting a lot out of two
other grapplers. Mike Poulin,
who will be wrestling at 220
pounds, has worked hard
and maintained focus in the
offseason. He is a leader on
this team and we are expecting
big things from him this year.
He did a lot of off season
work, said Decker.
Decker is also anticipating
Salem wrestler Mike Burke takes fourth at the Blue Devils Classic.
success from Mike Burke, who
is competing at 145 pounds.
expect will vie for a state championship. They
Burke was plagued by injuries
have put in a lot of offseason work. I think theyre
the last two seasons. Now that he is healthy,
right at the top in their individual weights.
Burke is ready to make his name known within
Deckers coaching philosophy has been
the New Hampshire High School wrestling ranks.
strongly
influenced by Phil Moricone, a longtime
Its a good chance to make the statement that hes
wrestling
coach at the Salem Boys and Girls Club.
wanted to make for a long time, said Decker. All
Moricones hopes for each individual wrestler
three of those wrestlers will help lead the Blue
have also shaped Deckers hopes for his Blue
Devils through this arduous season.
Devils this season: All I want them to do, this
We recognize that we are at a disadvantage
whole year, is to do a little bit better than they
with our numbers. Well be forfeiting some
think they can.
weight classes so, realistically, our goals are to
Salem PatriotSports
by Jacob Gagnon
This will be a trying year for the Salem High
School Wrestling team. The Blue Devils will
try and turn each obstacle they face into an
opportunity for growth and improvement as they
work toward rebuilding Salem into one of the
states top programs once again.
The Blue Devils opened their season on the
road against Pinkerton Academy in a dual meet
on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Salem lost to the Astros,
57-15. When we wrestled Pinkerton, we had
continue to improve all year long, said Decker.

Individually, we have a couple of guys that I
Girls Basketball Focused on Establishing Identity

by Jacob Gagnon
Every team has an identity. Some squads
are defined by their success, others by their
failures. In her second season at the helm of the
Salem High School girls Basketball team, Coach
Michaela Galvin is hoping to establish a mindset
focused on growth, teamwork, and winning.
From there, the Blue Devils will discover their
identity.
Our first few weeks of practice have been
intense. We have several returners, but the
majority of our team is made up of new players,
so we have been working each day to establish
our team identity, said Galvin. All of the girls
are driven and focused.
Following those first few weeks of tough

practices, the Blue Devils took to the court to
open their season at Keene High School on Friday,
Dec. 12. Despite facing a solid Blackbird team,
Salem was able to earn the hard-fought victory.
I was extremely happy with the way these girls
played, coming out strong, moving the ball well,
and communicating on defense, Galvin said.
Keene was a very good team with some strong
three-point shooters and big bodies inside, but we
kept control and started the season off with a win.
There is always work to be done, but the team
mindset is in a good place.
Galvin hopes it is the first win of many as
Salem begins their quest for a state championship
tournament berth. Salem played their next game

at home against Manchester Memorial High
School on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Leading the charge for the Blue Devils this
season are returning seniors Jill Tiner, Lizzy
Twomey, Montana Davis, Kiley Keenan, and
Katie Courtois. It is nice to have such a dynamic
group of returning players, because they can
each motivate their teammates in different ways,
said Galvin. Twomey and three-year varsity
player Allie Sirmaian are the team captains. Both
Twomey and Sirmaian are expected to set good
examples for their teammates on and off the court,
while also staying vocal throughout each game.
According to Galvin, Tiner has worked hard to
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also establish herself as a leader. Tiner played a

critical role in Salems inaugural victory, scoring
10 points and collecting seven rebounds. Along
with Tiner, junior Lexi Longtin controlled the
boards for the Blue Devils against Keene. If Jill
and Lexi continue to step up, they will be big
factors in our success as a team, said Galvin.
All of these leaders and contributors will help
establish an identity for Salem, although Galvin
already has an identity in mind for her squad.
We want to be a team that plays disciplined,
relentless defense; and plays unselfish, intelligent
offense, said Galvin. If the Blue Devils can do
those things, their success will be ensured for
seasons to come.
by Jacob Gagnon
The Salem High School boys Basketball team
believes in stepping stones, or smaller objectives,
on the journey toward achieving their ultimate
goal of a Division I championship. With a
tremendous work ethic and strong leadership
core, the 2014-2015 Blue Devils appear ready to
contend.
According to Coach Rob McLaughlin, the
first goal is always to make it into the state
championship tournament. Following that,
a home playoff game and a final four berth
would be the next stepping stones. Once those
objectives are accomplished, McLaughlin believes
his team would be in the ideal position to claim a
state title.
But McLaughlins goals do not just end on the
court with his team hoisting a trophy; they extend
beyond the game. It is not just about producing
basketball players, but developing student
athletes into young adults. We would like to
see growth from our players, both on and off the

court, as individuals and student athletes, said
McLaughlin. We are looking to improve as the
year goes along and be playing our best basketball
near the end of the season.
Paving the way for Salems progression will be
four senior starters and big contributors from last
season. Matt Vartanian, Tim Dodier, Jared Gott,
and Danny Nugent will all lead the Blue Devils
both on and off the court this season. Those four
players will also be responsible in developing the
future of Blue Devils basketball as they teach
new and younger varsity players how to play with
dignity, respect, and class. We are expecting
them to take the next step in their development,
said McLaughlin. In addition, we have a young
group of juniors and sophomores that we are
looking to step in and contribute sooner rather
than later.
Following last seasons early playoff exit,
Salems returners seem motivated to ensure a more
positive outcome this year. The
team has impressed McLaughlin
thus far with their willingness
to work hard and improve. So
far things have started out pretty
good. The kids have brought a
lot of energy and a great work
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revealed to the Blue
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