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Volume 8 Number 15
February 6, 2015 12 Pages

Brave SHS Students Take an

Olympian Plunge with the Penguins

Salem Community Patriot

NH Technology
Education Offers
Open House at
Woodbury

submitted by Dan Caron

The NH Technology Education Association announces an
open house at selected schools around the state to celebrate
National Engineering Week, Feb. 16-20. Technology and
engineering are important parts of an integrative STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum. The
open house will allow the public to visit elementary, middle
and high school programs to see first hand how the children
use technology and engineering along with math and science
to invent, innovate and solve problems.
Participating in the open house will be schools in Amherst,
Bedford, Epping, Plymouth, Salem and Whitefield. Visitors
will see sample projects, displays of student work and students
transforming materials into items that solve specific design
problems. Visitors will have an opportunity to ask questions
of the students and teachers about the work they are doing.
Technology education teaches technological literacy, critical
thinking, problem solving, the use of tools, processing of
materials, and the engineering design process which are all
important parts of an integrative STEM curriculum. All NH
middle and high schools have technology education programs
teaching these valuable skills. Anyone who wishes to visit
one of the schools should RSVP to the appropriate teacher and
school. The following schools are participating in the 2015
NHTEA Open House:
Bedford High School in Bedford, Thursday, Feb. 19,
8-11 a.m., contact Dan Caron
Epping High School, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
and 6-8 p.m., contact Scott Lister
McKelvie Intermediate School in Bedford, Tuesday, Feb.
17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., contact Joyce Pelrine
Plymouth Elementary School in Plymouth, Thursday,
Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. contact Julie Sicks-Panus
Ross Lurgio Middle School in Bedford, Thursday, Feb.
19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., contact Zach Fowler
Souhegan High School in Amherst, Wednesday, Feb. 18,
8-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m., contact Bob Rotier
The Whitefield School in Whitefield, Thursday, Feb. 19,
1-3 p.m., contact Erv Connary
Woodbury Middle School in Salem, Wednesday, Feb.
18, 9:30-11 a.m., contact Christine Landry
About NHTEA: The NH Technology Education Association
(NHTEA) is a professional group of K-16 educators striving
for technological literacy among NH students. NHTEA
advocates for technology and engineering education and
advises the NH Department of Education on areas involving
curriculum, school requirements and teacher certification.
The association sponsors teacher workshops and is affiliated
with the New England Association of Technology Teachers
and the International Technology and Engineering Educators
Association.

Sixth row back, from left: Kaitlyn Wilson, Mollie Lesnever, and Jamie Mastrogiacomo. Fifth row back: Amelia Dutton, Jesse
Madore, and Emma Wildfeuer. Fourth row: Marissa Chretian and Mariah Houle. Third row: Bria Garabedian, Olivia Foster,
Taylor Robichaud, and Meghan Greeley. Second row: June Milos and Maddie Rastello. First row: Sheryl Ripel (in the devil),
Jake Dufton, Mikayla Ramsdell, Brianna Wood, John Bucciero, and Matt Bergeron.

Marissa Chretien (white hat), Bria Garabedian (yellow towel),

and Olivia Foster (yellow shorts) survived the plunge.

Scan this QR code with your

smart device to view
the SHS plunge

by Bob Gibbs
On a very cold and windy day with the wind chill factor close
to minus 30 degrees a group of dedicated students from Salem
High School took a dip in the 40-degree ocean at Hampton
Beach.
At the Seventh Annual High School Plunge, students from
more than 40 southern New Hampshire schools kept their
pledge to go in the water on this coldest of days. Nearly 600
brave souls braved the record cold day for the plunge that raised
$190,000 for the Special Olympics in New Hampshire.
Plungers must raise $175 to participate in the High School
Plunge. The theme for this years plunge was superheroes.
The team from Salem High School raised over $9,946. Flock
Leader Mikayla Ramsdell individually raised $5,305 for the
Special Olympians. Mikayla is the first four-year participant
from Salem High School.
The SHS team won first place in the costume parade. This
was the schools fourth year participating in the plunge. The SHS
team is growing each year.
continued to page 10- Penguin Plunge

Anna Parrill of Soule Tops the List

as NH Elementary Principal of the Year
by Jay Hobson
It was while she was principal in Dover that
Superintendent Michael Delahanty was not
Delahanty met Parrill.
surprised, but he certainly was pleased to learn
I met Anna when she was principal of Hampstead
that Soule School Principal Anna Parrill was named
Middle School when my son was a student, and she
Elementary School Principal of the Year by the New
impressed me as a very effective and compassionate,
Hampshire Association of School Principals on Jan. 8.
dedicated administrator, Delahanty said. That was
Its a great award to be honored with, but it really
from a parents perspective, but a parent who had
is a team effort coming from a great district and a great
an education background, so I know what a middle
school, Parrill said.
school principals job is and I was a middle school
Parrill explained that after she was nominated
principal here in Salem.
by Superintendent of Schools Delahanty, there was
Delahanty said that when the district was looking
for a principal for the Soule School, Parrill showed
a process of essay writing and school site visits,
and eventually 48 students, parents and teachers
interest in becoming an elementary school principal;
and members of the districts leadership team were
he hoped she would consider Salem.
interviewed by a committee of about 10 or 11
I didnt participate in the interview process, asked
Anna Parrill
people.
the interview team to come up with one or two names
and then I get an opportunity to interview the finalist, and Anna was
Parrill, who hails from Ohio, came to New England as an assistant
basketball coach at Middlebury College.
the consensus as the best choice for that school, Delahanty said.
She received her masters degree at the University of Vermont and,
Delahanty said that he was thrilled to bring her to Salem as
after coaching, moved into teaching and administration.
principal of Soule School.
She has not disappointed. She is an incredible team player,
Ive been here at Soule for nine years and before that I was in
Delahanty said.
Hampstead, Dover and Nashua, Parrill said.
Courtesy photo

by Jay Hobson
The Salem School Board, by a 4-1 vote at their last meeting,
agreed to ask voters at the Feb. 5 deliberative session to reinstate a
$424,186 reduction to the school district budget made by the budget
committee.
The lone vote against restoration was budget committee
representative to the board Michael Carney.
In a $61 or $62 million operating budget, it may seem to most
people that $400,000 is not a significant amount of money, said
Superintendent of Schools Michael Delahanty.
He said that the board was aware that the operating expenses had
been reduced significantly before factoring in principal and interest
on the debt that the district is dealing with.
Delahanty said that individuals have commented on the decline
in enrollments that the district has faced and asked if a reduction in
personnel costs was reflected in those numbers.
We are planning to reduce our staff by a number of teachers,
weve reduced our staff by over 40 over the past several years, but we
cant not provide the type of academic program and extracurricular
programs we want our students to have, Delahanty said.
He commented that the proposed budget presented to the budget
committee was a thoughtful budget and a reasonable budget.
Board member Pamela Berry said that she supported the full
restoration of the funds.
I believe what we sent to the budget committee was a cut budget
to begin with and was a sound budget, Berry said.
Board member Peter Morgan said that if it wasnt the will of the
board to request full reinstatement, that there were at least four items
that he wanted restored.
A high school teacher, the wage pool for the non-bargaining unit
people, the overall 100 series cut and the SEA retirement which is a
contractual obligation, Morgan said.
Bernard Campbell said that he supported the full restoration and
didnt feel that the budget committee should drive decisions.
Carney said that he would support whatever the board decided but
was in favor of Morgans option of saving a few items but not all of
the cuts.
Its a budgetary game; we budget this amount and return this
amount, Carney said.
According to Berry, There is a fundamental difference between
how we budget and the decisions the budget committee makes. We
worry about programming and what we are offering our students
for classes where the budget committee looks at money and cuts.
It comes down to a fundamental difference on how we look at the
budget.

Whipping winds and white

caps greeted 593 plungers,
representing 43 high schools
from across the state, at
Hampton Beach on Saturday
as they jumped into the
Atlantic Ocean for a great
cause ... Special Olympics of
New Hampshire! This video
shows Salem High School
students going into the water.
Soooo cold. Wind chill was
-35 degrees F. The water was
a tepid 40 degrees.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

School District to
Request Voters
Reinstate Money

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Longtime United Way Supporter Steps into

Granite United Way as CEO

Area students were named to the Deans List at Colby College for their
outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester: Danielle
M. Smith, a member of the Class of 2018, is the daughter of Kevin
and Linda Smith. Erika Smith, a member of the Class of 2018, is the
daughter of Kevin and Linda Smith. Both students are graduates of
Salem High School.
Colby-Sawyer has recognized the following students for their
outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester and for
being named to the Deans List: Kristen Foster is a member of the
class of 2018 majoring in Child Development, Courtney DelGreco is a
member of the class of 2016 majoring in Nursing, Olivia MacDonald is a
member of the class of 2017 majoring in Nursing, and Kyleigh Niziak is
a member of the class of 2017 majoring in Nursing.
The following local residents are among those to be named to the
Roger Williams University Deans List for the fall semester: Michael
Loffredo, majoring in Architecture; Julia Palardy, majoring in Marketing
and Briana Tremblay, majoring in Engineering.
Endicott College is pleased to announce that Taylor A. Kuegel has
been named to the Deans List for fall semester. Taylor is a sophomore
majoring in Sport Management and is the daughter of Edward and Lori
Kuegel.
Seton Hall University is pleased to announce that Mikayla Hickey,
class of 2015, qualified for the fall Deans List. Mikayla is a Public
Relations and Journalism major.
The following students have been named to the Deans List at the
University of New Hampshire for the fall semester: Tony AbouJaoude
(High Honors), Rebecca Collins (High Honors), Amanda Cote (High
Honors), Jennifer Courcelle (High Honors), Jacob Cuomo (Highest
Honors), Leah Daley (Highest Honors), Jennifer DeLucia (High Honors),
Amy Desrosiers (Highest Honors), Kerri Dodier (Honors), Mitchell
Dutton (Highest Honors), Jonathan Gallant (Highest Honors), Stephanie
Graffeo (High Honors), David Harris (High Honors), John Hartman
(Honors), Ellen Haynes (Highest Honors), Meredith Hopkins (High
Honors), Taylor Hughes (High Honors), Lena Khawatmi (High Honors),
Joseph Lemenager (High Honors), Sean Liston (Highest Honors),
Adriana Lonardo (High Honors), Brianna Marand (High Honors), Kelsie
McDonough (Honors), Elora Moeller (Honors), Erika Moretti (Highest
Honors), Zachary Munroe (Highest Honors), Avi Patel (Honors), Abbey
Raymond (High Honors), Samantha Ring (Honors), Nicolette Schwab
(Highest Honors), Jacob Sidney (Honors), Trevor Sidney (Honors),
Rebecca Smeltzer (Highest Honors), Alexander Stewart (High Honors),
Krystal Survilas (High Honors), William Taveras (Honors), Amanda
Therrien (High Honors), Michaela Tremblay (High Honors), Hailey
White (Honors), Jeremy Tilton (High Honors), Alexander Mahn (Honors),
Denise Renalds (High Honors), Alexandra Teuber (High Honors), Alyssa
Kolbert (Honors), Ashley Zannini (Highest Honors), Jared Williamson
(Honors), Kylie Brown (High Honors), Ashley Hayes (Honors), Alayna
Collins (Honors), Elizabeth Clemente (Highest Honors), Madison Curtis
(High Honors), Melissa Strugnell (Honors), Kaylee Bouchard (Honors),
Brittney Fleming (High Honors), Kara McGuire (Highest Honors),
Andrew Goddu (High Honors), Crystal Napoli (Highest Honors), Celeste
Souza (High Honors),
Daniel Breen, who is studying Emergency Medical Services
Management and Hannah Sambataro, who is studying Health Science/
Pre-Physician Assistant have been named to the Deans List for the fall
semester at Springfield College.

Courtesy photo

Accolades

submitted by Karrie Eaton, Granite United Way

Granite United Way is pleased to announce
that Bill Sherry will be serving as the
organizations Chief Operating Officer.
Sherry will be overseeing the operations
throughout Granite United Ways statewide
footprint, which serves more than 80 percent of
New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vt. He
will be working closely with the volunteer-led
Board of Directors and Staff Executive Team to
create greater efficiencies across all areas within
Granite United Way.
Prior to joining Granite United Way, Sherry
served as vice president of Customer Care
for Liberty Utilities (formerly National Grid)
where he managed customer programs and
communications in New Hampshire. Previously, at National Grid,
he directed the employee volunteer program that engaged the
companys employees in volunteer efforts across the northeastern
US. He also led National Grids United Way campaign which
resulted in $2.1 million in employee giving across all of their
locations.
Bill has a long history of supporting United Way, serving in
several leadership capacities including as a volunteer, campaign
chair and most recently as a board member for the past six years.
He has worked alongside our Board of Directors throughout the
six United Way mergers to set the course for Granite United Way,
said Patrick Tufts, president and CEO. His business expertise,
combined with his passion for advocacy, will help Granite United
Way and, in turn, our community, in new ways. I look forward to
working with Bill in this role as we implement the strategic plan
our Board of Directors has set forth.
Sherry received his Master of Business Administration from
Bentley University and completed his undergraduate work at

Brandeis University. Sherry is a retired Master

Sergeant with the United States Air Force and Air
National Guard.
I feel like my entire career has led me to
this role at Granite United Way, said Sherry.
Ive been fortunate to work for companies that
value volunteerism and who provided me with
opportunities to give back to my community. Now
I have the chance to channel my professional
skillset in a way that supports my dedication to
community.
His commitment to the community is evident in
the many civic organizations he is engaged with.
Sherry was a founding member and past board
member of the Rotary Club of Greater Salem. He
also served as a board member for the Greater
Salem Chamber of Commerce. He has volunteered with American
Cancer Society as a chair of the Salem Relay for Life and as a
member of their Board of Directors from 2004-2014.
Sherry was named Business Person of the Year in 2009 by the
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. He was also awarded the
Jefferson Champions Award for Public Service in 2012.
Sherry resides in Windham with his wife, Diane. The couple has
two grown children and a grandson.
Granite United Way is an experienced and trusted organization
dedicated to leveraging the resources of investors and volunteers
to create lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of
our communitys most pressing needs. Granite United Way is
committed to improving the lives of individuals and families by
supporting programs in the areas of education, income and health.
Granite United Way works with over 1,000 companies, 25,000
investors and thousands of volunteers every year to make our
communities a better place.

Preschool Receives Free Books

submitted by Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem Preschool
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Salem Preschool would like to thank
Macys of the Mall at Rockingham
Park for working hard so that Reading
is Fundamental was able to donate
free books to its club. The campaign
provided an opportunity for Macys
customers to support RIF by giving
$3 at any register in exchange for a
$10 coupon to use on their purchase.
Macys donated 100 percent of every
$3 donation to RIF. One of RIFS goals
is to pair each Macys store with a
local impact site that will receive free
childrens books. Thanks to Macys as
all of our children at the club will enjoy
this wonderful gift for many years to
come.

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Monarchs Sign Bissonnette

to AHL Contract
submitted by Dan Ventresca
The Manchester Monarchs, primary affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings,
have signed left wing Paul Bissonnette to a standard players contract
(SPC) through the remainder of the 2014-2015 season. He was released
from his professional try out agreement (PTO).
Monarchs Director of Hockey Operations Hubie McDonough made
the announcement.
Bissonnette, 29, has three assists and 29 penalty minutes in 19
games with the Monarchs this season. Manchester signed the 6-foot-3
winger to a PTO on Dec. 9, 2014, after he was released by Portland the
previous day. Bissonnette spent parts of the last five seasons with the
Coyotes, registering seven goals, 14 assists and 318 penalty minutes in
187 games. He made his NHL debut with Pittsburgh in 2008-2009 by
appearing in 15 games (one assist). The Welland, ON, native has played
in 188 career AHL games between Manchester, Portland (eight games)
and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (161 games). Bissonnette was selected by the
Penguins in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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The Word Around Town...

Letters to our Editor

Lets Stop the Band-Aid

Approach to Budgeting
We dont have a whole lot of options. That was the
statement from Nick Toumpas, the Commissioner of
Health and Human Services after explaining the plan
to shift $7 million of Medicaid funding away from state
nursing homes. It is part of a series of moves to close
down a $58 million budget hole at HHS.
Were making a decision to kick out peoples
grandparents into the street, Sen. Andy Sanborn stated
in a media report. We have got to find a different way
to satisfy this shortfall.
I wholeheartedly agree. Once again New Hampshire
is in the unenviable position of having to deal with
a state budget that is out of balance and once again
steps are being taken to sweep dedicated funds from
programs to try and fill the hole.
Cutting funds to nursing homes is where we are at
right now. No one wants to do this, but we might have
to do it. This is like robbing from Peter to pay for Paul
but eventually it catches up.
Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee,
of which I am a member, found it very difficult to get
Department heads to give estimates on future revenues.
But we already have seen the Department of Health and
Human Services move approximately $49 million into
a dedicated fund, all part of efforts to bring our budget
back into balance.
It will happen with other state departments, too.
Through handouts given to the Ways and Means
Committee, there is a surplus in one of the states
education funds of about $13 million, which is also
likely to be swept away to reduce the deficit. This is
money for public education that will now go elsewhere.
Our states budget may end on June 30th with a one
million dollars surplus, but it is clear where those dollars
are coming from to balance our states books.
Its like that old Midas commercial, you can pay me
now, or you can pay me later.
This sweeping of funds needs to stop. The taxpayers
need to put their representatives on notice that they
have had enough. We cannot keep doing the proverbial
combing through the couch cushions to see what
extras can help make ends meet.
Our roads, bridges, education funds, pension funds
all suffer and our statewide property tax increases
when the state takes dedicated funds for general fund
obligation. Yes, we need to watch our spending, thats
a given. But the uncertainty of tax revenues and

implementation of the federal healthcare laws is putting

added expenses into our budget. Short-term budget
cuts wont be an answer to this problem.
New Hampshire truly needs to find a real solution.
We have to stop the Band-Aid approach to budgeting
in this state. Each time we close out a budget, we are
pulling dollars from necessary programs to cover the
shortages that inevitably crop up.
Lets move forward with the plan New Hampshire
voters have repeatedly told us to do. This is the time
to pass an expanded gaming law that has the potential
of raising $220 million of new non-tax revenue for the
state. This isnt about growing the budget with a new
revenue source; this is about meeting the current budget
needs.
New Hampshire cannot continue to think shortterm. Our economic vitality depends on planning
well beyond the next two year budget. The legislature
cannot continue to turn its back on providing jobs,
economic development and increased revenue to the
detriment of the taxpayer. Polls have shown that 71
percent of taxpayers of New Hampshire support the
revenue provided through expanded gaming. If elected
representatives truly represented the taxpayers, we
would be enjoying increased revenue today and no
one would need to resort to sweeping tax dollars from
important, dedicated fund programs like education and
nursing home care. Lets move forward with this idea.
Representative Gary S. Azarian, Ways and Means
Committee, Salem

Take Time to Look at

the Budget Proposals

If I was the town miser and did not wish to spend

the money to fix my house, then in a very short time
my house would deteriorate. The paint would peel,
the shingles would start falling off, and windows
would remain broken, so on and so on. My neighbors
wouldnt like it. The neighborhood would lose real
estate value. People would have a lot to say. Its a
disgrace, it is an eye sore, and its an embarrassment,
doesnt he have any pride. Theyd call me a cheapskate
and say I should be ashamed of myself.
But in a way, I am a miser because as a taxpayer
in Salem I am a part owner of the Police Station and
Central Fire House and I have allowed both these
buildings to deteriorate to the point where they are
an embarrassment, semi functional and have to be
replaced.
I dont want to feel ashamed and embarrassed
anymore so I will vote for the Safety Complex Bond
and urge my fellow owners to do the same.

Three years ago the voters of Salem entrusted me

with the honor of holding a seat on the Board of
Selectmen. My promise was to bring a new approach,
an independent mind and experienced leadership. I
believe I have fulfilled my promise, but much work
remains to be done.
Salem is an evolving town with complex challenges
and many competing priorities. We need experienced
leaders that understand how to manage an organization
of this scale and magnitude. We must continue to
strike a balance between the need for investment with
affordability for our taxpayers. Over the past three

Concord on May 23, beginning at noon.

Festival awards include Jury Award Winner for Best Film,
Jury Award Runner-up, Jury Award Finalists and Public Service
Announcement Award. Award-winning films will be screened at
the New Hampshire Film Festival in Portsmouth and the SNOB
(Somewhat North of Boston) Film Festival in Concord.
In addition to providing students with a public venue for showing
their work, the festival is also a great way for students to build their
resumes and make their college applications stand out.
Rules and guidelines, film submission forms and other information
about the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival can be
found online at www.nhstudentfilm.com.
The New Hampshire Film and Television Office, as part of the
New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources, works to
expand business activity and employment throughout the state by
acting as a liaison between the film industry and an established
network of government agencies, the states film industry workforce,
and local property owners. The office is responsible for location
assistance, public relations and general production support in an
effort to broaden the cultural and economic impact of film and
television production in the state. For more information about film
and television production in New Hampshire, call 271-2220 or visit
www.nh.gov/film.

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Seeks Re-Election

NH High School Short Film Festival now Accepting Entries

Fairview

Jim Keller, Salem

Shannon Bettencourt, Salem

With the work of the Salem Budget Committee for

the 2015 nearing an end, we should reflect on some
important budget items that the voters will have the
chance to decide in March.
First, thank you to the other members of the Budget
Committee for their hard work and willingness to help
newcomers like myself learn the intimate details of
the budget process. Thank you also to Town Manager
Hickey, Superintendent Delahanty, Police Chief
Donovan and Fire Chief Breen for their hard work.
When I ran for Budget Committee, I pledged to
work hard to keep Salem affordable while also meeting
our towns essential needs. I also promised that I
understood that there were limits to what our citizens,
especially the struggling young and the fixed-income

submitted by NH Department of Cultural Resources

The NH Film and Television Office is now accepting submissions
for the 2015 New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival.
Now in its eighth year, the festival has become one of the marquee
film festivals in the state, shining a spotlight on local filmmaking and
rewarding future members of the industry for their craft.
All films and supporting materials must be submitted electronically
or arrive at the NH Film and Television Office at 19 Pillsbury St.
in Concord by 4 p.m. on March 31. Mailed submissions must be
postmarked by March 31. There is no entry fee.
Students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 at any of the states
public or private high schools, as well as New Hampshire
homeschooled students ages 1418, may participate. Submissions
do not have to have been created as part of a school project but
cannot be longer than seven minutes, including titles and credits.
They must have been produced after May 24, 2014, the date of last
years festival.
Each year, the festival receives dozens of entries from student
filmmakers across the state. A panel of judges made up of New
Hampshire film industry professionals reviews all submissions and
selects those that will be screened. Originality, cinematic storytelling
and technical execution are key scoring categories. Top films will
be shown at the festival, which takes place at Red River Theatres in

years I am pleased to have worked with my fellow

board members to reduce the towns portion of the
tax rate. However, we must not be satisfied. I will
continue to try and lead Salem in a positive direction
through thoughtful long term fiscal planning and
discipline. This work requires thoughtful, intelligent,
and collaborative methods. We must continue to
push Salem in a positive direction that benefits both
homeowners and the business community. For those of
you that have watched me over the years, as I served as a
senior member of the Salem Planning Board and Chair
over nearly 20 years, and for the past three years on the
Board of Selectman, I trust that you have witnessed my
efforts to be fair, thorough, courteous, and professional.
I will continue to bring this same approach to the Board
of Selectman If re-elected.
I have also had the privilege of volunteering on
various town committees and for many youth sports
and civic organizations. Professionally, I am an
executive for a web technology company. I have two
degrees from Bentley College and an MBA from Boston
University. During the coming weeks I seek to further
earn your confidence, trust and respect. I humbly
request your support as I seek to once again earn the
right to be seated as one of Salems Selectmen.

elderly could afford. Both the town and school budgets

have positives for taxpayers. They also have aspects that
must be considered carefully.
With the town budget, the Selectmen did a great
job presenting us with a budget with a low tax impact.
Unfortunately, it still included a 1 percent tax increase.
The final town portion of the tax rate is $7.16 per
$1,000 valuation. Thats an increase of four cents, or
0.56 percent, over the current rate of $7.12. The 2015
budget will spend $41,750,504, a 3.4 percent increase
over the 2014 budget. I worked hard to find savings
to avoid a tax increase and voted down a number of
spending increases but my proposals failed to win a
majority on the board.
In the school budget, the Budget Committee cut
around $420,000 or 10 cents on the tax rate from
the proposed budget. A motivating factor for those
reductions is that the school district routinely carries
a surplus of well over $1 million each year. If those
cuts are added back into the budget at deliberative
session, the new estimated tax rate would be $12.97 per
$1,000 valuation, plus two cents for a new contract for
classroom aides or $12.99 per thousand. That would be
an increase of 40 cents per thousand or an extra $100
for a home valued at $250,000. I would strongly urge
citizens to support the reasonable and needed savings
made by the Budget Committee.
Further, I encourage taxpayers to take a few moments
to familiarize themselves with the budget proposals that
will be on the March ballot and think carefully about
what we can afford and what kind of future we want for
our community.

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Good for the Community

Your Hometown Community Calendar

Ongoing
Coming Events at Salem Family
Resources-Success By 6: The Learning
Cooperative Preschool Enrichment
Openings! Start your childs New Year with
enriching experiences.
Sensational Science! For preschoolers
through age 10, classes meet on Wednesdays,
12:15 to 1:45 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m. with
Frannie Greenberg
Fun with Fine Arts: Cultivate your childs
inner artist! Tuesdays, from 12:15 to 1:45
p.m. with Nancy DAgostino
Move N Groove: Keep those bodies in
motion this winter! Fridays, 12:45 to 1:30
p.m. with movement instructor Beth Barlas
Concoctions, Cultures & Creativity:
Mondays, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. with Ms. Jury
and Mrs. Fichera
Ready, Set, Go! Workshops: Powered by the
partnership between Salem Family ResourcesSuccess By 6 and the Salem School District
To inquire about availability, contact Cindy Jury
at info@salemfamilyresources.org or call 8985493.

Now

Saturday, February 7
Town Deliberative Session, 9 a.m., at
Salem High School

7th

Wednesday, February 11
Non-fiction Book Club at the Kelley
th
Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This months
title is A Year in the Life of William
Shakespeare: 1599, by James Shapiro.
Copies of the book are available at the library.
New participants welcome! Contact Paul Giblin
at 898-7064 or pgiblin@kelleylibrary.org.

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Saturday, February 14
The Salem Animal Rescue League
is hosting its first Annual My Furry
Valentine event from 7 to 11 p.m. at
the Knights of Columbus Hall, 37 Main
St., Salem. This special event will feature a

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beer, wine and dessert tasting that will feature

bakeries, wineries and breweries from across
New Hampshire. It will also include a live
performance by the band, The Riverside Project.
Join us for a special evening as we raise money
for the many homeless animals under our care.
Tickets are $30 per individual, $50 per couple.
Sponsorships are available. Contact Development
Director, D.J. Bettencourt (djbettencourt@sarlnh.
org). Tickets are available at www.sarlnh.org and
SARL.

6th

Monday, February 16
Presidents Day observed - Town Hall
closed

Tuesday, February 17
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
sponsors the Salem Senior Center
Diabetes Support Group. Meetings are
held the third Tuesday of the month from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. , The facilitator will be
Brenda DeMaria RN, CDE, 1 Sally Sweet Way in
the Senior Center. Call (800) 540-2981 for further
information.

7th

Magnificent Mayan Art! For grades 2-5,

registration required. This month at the Kelley
Library, explore Mayan art in this ongoing art
program for children. Participants will look at
images of Mayan art and make their own Mayan
inspired relief. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Contact Corrie
Chiknas at 898-7064 or cchiknas@kelleylibrary.
org
Thursday, February 19
th
Kelley Library Adult Series: This
months program will be all about New
England Powder Houses presented by
local author Matthew Thomas. Matthew
will talk about how powder houses were
important during the turbulent colonial era.
Come and see colonial times from a new point of
reference. Matthews book is: Historic Powder
Houses of New England: Arsenals of American

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Independence. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contact

Paul Giblin at 898-7064 or pgiblin@
kelleylibrary.org.
Friday, February 20
Rockingham VNA and Hospice
th
sponsors Foot Care Clinics for
individuals 60 years and older who
are unable to perform their own foot
care at the Salem Senior Center, 1 Sally
Sweet Way. Clients will receive a basic
nail trimming and foot assessment, but no
treatment of corns or calluses. Foot clinics are
staffed by a Registered Nurse. Blood pressure
check and health education are also provided.
Appointments are necessary for the foot clinics.
$35/visit. For further information or to schedule
an appointment call 580-6668

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Saturday, February 21
To better inform the public about
the current condition of the Police and
Central Fire Departments and the need
for a new Public Safety Complex, both
facilities will be hosting tours that are open to the
public. Tours both days will occur between 9 a.m.
and 1 p.m. Stop by and view the facilities, ask
questions and meet the Police and Fire Command
Staff.

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Monday, February 23 thru Friday,

February 27
Winter Vacation - Salem School District

Wednesday February 25
Kelley Book Group. This months
book is Thousand Splendid Suns, by
Khaled Hosseini. Copies of the book are
available at the library. This Book Group
meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the
month, and is facilitated by Joan Fardella. 7 to
8:30 p.m. Contact Audrey LaRoche at 898-7064
or alaroche@kelleylibrary.org.

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Tuesday, March 10
Election Day. Polls open from 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m. at five polling places: Fisk
School, Soule School, Barron School,
Senior Center and North Salem School.

Saturday, March 28
The Homeland Heroes Foundation
will hold a 1950s Spring Fling dinner
dance, featuring The Reminsants,
Bostons Best Oldies Band, 6 to 11 p.m.
at the Atkinson Country Club. Join us for a fun
filled night and a great cause! Prize Wheel,
Silent Auction, raffles and more. $55 per person.
Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. Buy
tickets at homelandheroesfoundation.org or call
(617) 910-6948. Proceeds to benefit soldiers and
their families.

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Keeping in Touch can be a Click Away

Skype to correspond with children or
by Paula Faist MS, LSW, Silverthorne
Adult Day Center
grandchildren out of the area? Do they
have a hobby they would like to find
My siblings are scattered around the
states and want my parents (84 and
more information on? You may want
to share how you and other family
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members use computers.
Any suggestions on what I should do to
guide them or to look out for? Linda,
A study by Kantner and Rosenbaum
(2003)
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how they want to use the computer,
here at the day center remember using phone lines that were party
you can help them with the fear of this magical tool. Let them
know about how sturdy the computer is, and how easy it is to reboot
lines. A certain ring meant the phone call was for your house and
it if they find a problem. You do want to help them make it a safe
not the neighbors. So moving from the memory of a party line to a
computer is a big move!
and engaging, yet simple adventure.
My first suggestion is to try to find out what they would like to
I have read that an iPad or tablet may be better for older adults
do if they had access to a computer. Would they want to send
than a computer. For some seniors due to various diagnoses they
may have tremors in their hands, slowness of movement or some
emails to friends and family members? Would they want to use

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Friday, February 6
12:30 a.m. Matters of the Heart: Winter Health Tips
8:00 a.m. Changing Lives Church Weekly Service
9:01 a.m. Books of Our Times (MSL series): The Dulles Brothers
10:05 a.m. Books of Our Times (MSL series No. 173): The Dulles
Brothers (Part 2)
11:10 a.m. The History of Transportation in Salem, NH
11:30 a.m. Respect Life Series - Session 3: Project Rachel
12:30 p.m. Respect Life Series - Session 4: The Pro-Life Catholic
1:10 p.m. Classic TV: Hear Your Banjo Play - American Folk Music
With Pete Seeger (1947)
1:27 p.m. The Clean River Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
(Jan. 21)
1:30 p.m. Matters of the Heart: Hepatitis C
2:00 p.m. Local Folksinger Aaron Tornbergs Tribute to Pete Seeger
3:00 p.m. The Beatles Revue: An SCTV17 Tribute to the Beatles
(Part 1)
4:00 p.m.
The Beatles
Revue: An
SCTV17
Tribute to
Saturday, Feb. 14th at the Castleton the Beatles
(Part 2)
6pm Cocktails
5:00 p.m.
7pm Dinner
The Car
(Chicken Cordon Bleu)
Guys at
9pm Show
GarageX
Automotive
Repair Show
No. 1
Paul Nardizzi Pete Mamos
5:35 p.m.
Hypnotist
Comedian
Around
Call to reserve your tickets.
Town clip:
(603) 893-8661
Guest Tom
Buy Tickets Online: www.saintsmaryandjoseph.org Bergeron
and His
$55 Donation to benefit St. Mary & Joseph Parish

St Valentine

Comedy Night

starring

SCTV17 Program Schedule

High School Days
6:00 p.m. Salem Lions Clubs Eye Screening Project
6:05 p.m. The Clean River Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
(Jan. 21)
6:10 p.m. Around Town: Book Authors Gavin Long and Darcie
Nuttall
6:30 p.m. Salem Today: Principal of the Year, Anna Parrill
7:00 p.m. Around Town: A Conversation with Marilyn Campbell
(2005)
7:55 p.m. The Clean River Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
(Jan. 21)
8:00 p.m. Winter in Yellowstone Park presented by Dan Zavisza
8:55 p.m. American Cancer Societys 2015 Relay For Life of Salem
Kickoff
9:30 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Kevin Haverty and Friends
Return Engagement
10:35 p.m. Salem Safety Complex Senior Center Presentation
11:25 p.m. Salem Lions and Womans Clubs present Checks to
Kelley Library
11:30 p.m. Around Town: Lisa Greenleaf - The Poets Bridge/
Whittier Birthplace
11:55 p.m. Lisa Greenleaf Presentation and Book Signing
Saturday, February 7
12:30 a.m. Matters of the Heart: Winter Health Tips
1:00 a.m. Around Town Scrapbook No. 27: Winter Activities
1:31 a.m. SCTV17 Music Video Sampler: Tsunami and The Fossils
8:00 a.m. Salem Lions Clubs Eye Screening Project
8:05 a.m. The Clean River Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
(Jan. 21)
8:10 a.m. Around Town: Book Authors Gavin Long and Darcie
Nuttall
8:30 a.m. Salem Today: Principal of the Year, Anna Parrill
9:00 a.m. Around Town: A Conversation with Marilyn Campbell
(2005)
9:55 a.m. Around Town clip: Guest Tom Bergeron and His High
School Days
10:00 a.m. Books of Our Times (MSL series): The Dulles Brothers

stiffness with their joints. This may all impact how they can use
a computer. I dont know if your parents have any of the above
mentioned limitations. If so you dont want to set them up to fail.
You may want to look into AbilityNet.org.uk. This company helps
seniors use computers and the internet by making adaptions and
adjustments to the computer. There are also some different types of
keyboards available for those who may struggle with the standard
one. Instead of a mouse you may want to purchase a trackball that
helps with not having to click and hold the mouse at the same time.
You want to make sure it is a fun experience. Just like when
setting up a computer for your child, you want to make sure they
understand safety concerns, from shopping on line to opening up
emails that they are unsure of. You can check your local library,
adult education and senior centers to see if computer classes are
being offered in their area
Paula Faist, MS, LSW, is president of the NH Adult Day Services
Association and program director of Silverthorne Adult Day Center.
Please continue sending questions to paula@areanewsgroup.com.

11:01 a.m. Books of Our Times (MSL series No. 173): The Dulles
Brothers (Part 2)
12:30 p.m. Winter in Yellowstone Park presented by Dan Zavisza
1:15 p.m. Salem Safety Complex Senior Center Presentation
2:05 p.m. American Cancer Societys 2015 Relay For Life of Salem
Kickoff
3:00 p.m. Manchester Airport History: Flying Through Time
presented by Ed Brouder
4:05 p.m. Around Town Scrapbook - Aviation Museum of New
Hampshire
4:35 p.m. Around Town Scrapbook No. 14 with Larry Seaman:
Flying Machines
5:05 p.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Kevin Haverty and Friends
Return Engagement
6:10 p.m. Around Town: Book Authors Gavin Long and Darcie
Nuttall
6:30 p.m. Salem Today: Principal of the Year, Anna Parrill
6:57 p.m. Get It While Its Hot Cooking Show: Bachelors
Breakfast
7:30 p.m. Ingram Center Tea Party: Bones Balance and Brain
8:00 p.m. The Capital Crime of Witchcraft presented by Margo
Burns
9:30 p.m. Around Town: A Conversation with Marilyn Campbell
(2005)
10:30 p.m. Winter in Yellowstone Park presented by Dan Zavisza
11:15 p.m. Salem Safety Complex Senior Center Presentation
Sunday, February 8
12:05 a.m. Music at Coffee Coffee: Kevin Haverty and Friends
Return Engagement
1:10 a.m. American Cancer Societys 2015 Relay For Life of Salem
Kickoff
1:50 a.m. Around Town clip: Guest Tom Bergeron and His High
School Days
1:55 a.m. The Clean River Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
(Jan. 21)
6:59 a.m. Life Way Church Weekly Service
8:01 a.m. Grace Assembly of God Weekly Service

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Nominations being Sought for John P. Ganley

Community Service Award

submitted by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem will host its annual John
P. Ganley - St. Patricks Day Memorial Award Luncheon on Tuesday,
March 17. This is the 26th year that the club has held the luncheon
in memory of former Salem Police Chief John P. Ganley.
Doors open at 11 a.m. for refreshments and the program gets
underway at noon. A meal of corned beef and cabbage will
be served followed by the presentation of the John P. Ganley
Community Service Award. The Singing State Trooper (now
retired) Dan Clark, will perform favorite Irish music as well as the
New Hampshire Police Association Pipes & Drums. This years
Pot of Gold Sponsor is Pentucket Bank.
The Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award is presented
to an individual who has exhibited concern, involvement and
leadership in the community of Salem; while providing inspiration
to others, through his or her dedication, integrity and courage in
the manner exemplified by Chief John P. Ganley during his life
on earth. Chief Ganley passed away in March of 1989, but his
commitment to the community is carried forward and honored
each year on St. Patricks Day.
Last years honoree was Ann R. Lally, president of Salem Cooperative Bank, whose contributions to the Salem community are
numerous and her dedication inspiring. With over 28 years at the
bank, Ann has supported education and youth development on
many levels. Ann is a past president of the board of the Boys &
Girls Club of Greater Salem and she also served as treasurer for
many years. She was heavily involved in the capital campaign of
the club, the annual auction and the golf tournament. Additionally,

Ann has served on the board for the Chamber of Commerce, as

a trustee of the Trust Funds for Dollars for Scholars of Salem and
also is a member of the Regional Board of the NH Charitable
Foundation.
She was instrumental in establishing the Salem Community
Benefit, a wholly owned charitable corporation of the Salem Cooperative Bank, which provides funding for various charitable
organizations.
Lally has served on many ad hoc committees and frequently
attends many area events and supports their fundraising efforts.
She is known for her infectious smile and willingness to always
lend a hand. She truly exhibits the concern, involvement and
leadership in Salem that Chief Ganley exemplified and that this
award was created to honor.
The Ganley Luncheon Committee is currently accepting
nominations for this years award through Feb. 21. Nominees
should work or reside in the community of Salem. Nomination
forms are available at the club or can be downloaded from the
website at http://www.salembgc.org/portal/ganley-luncheon.
Completed forms can be mailed to the Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem, NH, 3 Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH 03079, Attn:
Ganley Luncheon Committee or e-mailed to ddolloff@salembgc.
org.
Reservations are required to attend the luncheon. Tickets are
$50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. For more information,
contact Denise Dolloff at 898-7709, ext. 16 or at ddolloff@
salembgc.org.

School News

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School News

News

A Delicious Pasta Palooza on the Menu

submitted by North Salem School

Thank you to the Dental Collaborative for offering dental
screenings and treatments at North Salem School on Jan. 22 and
23. These services were offered to our students at no cost.
Our PTA offered a
four-week after school
yoga activity for North
Salem students. We thank
Mandy Daigle for teaching
these classes.
There is a delayed
opening for Salem schools
on Wednesday, Feb.
11 due to professional
development. School will
begin at 10:30 a.m. and
students being driven to
school may begin arriving
at 9:45 a.m. Morning
kindergarten will not be in session on delayed opening day.
Our PTA sponsored Pasta Palooza takes place on Friday, Feb. 13.
Delicious Italian food will be served by our fifth grade students to
families who preregistered for this fun evening. We thank McGinn
Reality, Market Basket, BJs and T-Bones Restaurant for sponsoring
this event.
As part of our Character Counts Program classroom teachers
chose exemplar students in their room who display the trait
of citizenship on a daily basis. Those students are: Connor
Porter, Molly Ammon, Joe Lebbos, Milena Collins, Mikayla
Smith, Madison Monahan, Sofia Scala, Sophia Hill, Ari-Annah
Martelle, Madisyn McElroy, Joey Williams, Maeve Shpak, Avery
Kench, Danny DelVecchio, Teddy Hannon, Emma Jones, Haylee
Bernard, Ralph Tashjian, Madi Hannon, Mia Molino, Gabriella
Martiniello, Brody McDonald, Callie Arcidiacono, Bennett Atkins,
Ava Balukonis, Sara Wantanabe, Rudy Atkins, Haylee Dearth,
Alex Hanna, Kaley Kornacki, Jason Ciarcia, Tia Kinnas, Aidan
McDonald, Hannah Smith, Julien Josey, Alli Olson, Ella Pratt, Jack
Smith, Dylan Shine, and Hailley Caracoglia,

School
News

Other students caught showing good citizenship include: Abby

Porter, Emersen Poulin, Ty Tormey, Jacob Marconi, Jenny Olson,
Deanna Peppe, Shannon Lamb, Bennett Atkins, Max Hathaway,
Mia Molino, Madi Hannon, Nathaniel Ayala, Imara Rice, Anthony
Caracoglia, Lily Foti,
Bella Burke, Jack McElroy,
Mason Toupin, Dylan
Shine, Marcus Bellomo,
Garrett Emersen, Caden
Smith, Callie Arcidiacono,
Alexa Remillard, Andrew
Maravelis, Ella Hannon,
Tyler Gagne, Brielle Kelly,
Caroline Case, Oskar
Hathaway, Shea Callahan,
Camryn Mustapha,
Cody Stys, Joey Terrasi,
Mrs. Iselers Class, Max
Callahan, Kylie Molino,
Mrs. Jones Class, Jaden Regan, Gabriella Martiniello, Makiah
Svenson, Ella Hannon, Ryan DelVecchio, Billy Sennott, Julia
Petersen, Logan Smith, Laila Galvez, Alexi Whipple, Ryan Poirier,
Gwen Vincent, Kallie McCarthy, Hannah LoSciuto, Ralph Warren,
Hunter Glickel, Aiden Toupin, Liam DeFrancesco, Penny Ammon,
Nick Wildes, Jenna Slade, Aaliyah Hajjar, Domenic Santo, Hayden
Nolette, Olivia Schoenrock, Jacob Sarcione, Haylee Bernard,
Ryan Bohondoney, Mathew Lizak, Jackson Case, Holly Karakaya,
Adrian Bari, Kael Cammarata, Joe Lebbos, Milena Collins, Sarah
Wantanabe, Callie Arcidiacono, Mrs. Gillilands Class, Alana
Williams, Molly Ammon, Roma Mistry, Mitchell Raskow, Shea
Briody, Drew Sharpe, Mason Hill, Nina Moseff, Jillian Tarara, Jadyn
Vincent, Abby Porter, Emersen Poulin, Jenny Olson, Mackenzie
Lane, Katelin Verge, Spencer Lira, Addy Bataran, Ella Arvidson,
Alexia Malek, Charlie Goddard, Ralph Tashjian, Emily Hibbard,
and Mrs. Arnolds Class.

This Playful Guy will Lift

up your Blue Spirits
submitted by Salem Animal Rescue League
Meet Blue! He is a very happy and playful guy that just loves to be
around people.
He has a great
personality and
is very friendly.
He is strong but
walks reasonably
well on a leash.
Blue would
do best going
home with a
family with older
children. Come
and visit him,
take him for a
walk and see for
yourself what a
great dog he is.
Meet Blue 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, 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.

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To begin this discussion of the tax law changes that went into effect
in 2014, lets start with a definition of terms:

Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) - This is an insurance coverage

under a government sponsored program, an eligible employer
sponsored plan, a plan in the individual market, a grandfathered health
plan or other coverage recognized by the Dept of Health and Human
Services. Also known as qualifying health care coverage.
Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP) - If the taxpayer or any member
of the tax household, did not have either MEC or an exemption for any
month during the tax year, a taxpayer must compute a shared responsibility payment on the income tax return.
Tax Household - the tax household includes the taxpayer, taxpayer's
spouse if filing a joint return, ANY individual claimed as a DEPENDENT on the return as well as EACH person the taxpayer can, but does
not claim as a dependent.
Marketplace (aka The Exchange, Health Insurance Marketplace) - A
government or nonprofit entity that offers qualified health plans to
individuals.
Health Coverage Exemptions- A recognized reason for not having
MEC during any month of the tax year. Examples are unaffordable
coverage, short coverage gap, household income below filing threshold.
Premium Tax Credit - A new tax credit for certain people who
enrolled in a qualified health plan offered through the Marketplace.
A taxpayer MUST NOT be eligible for other minimum essential
coverage, as through an employer to qualify.
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal and state
governments, insurers, employers and individuals share responsibility
for improving health insurance coverage in the US. The ACA created
the "Marketplace" where taxpayers find information about insurance
options, purchase qualified health plans and when eligible acquire
help paying premiums and out of pocket expenses utilizing the new
premium tax credit. The ACA also created the individual shared
responsibility provision, which requires individuals to have minimum
essential coverage for each month of the year, or qualify for a coverage
exemption, or make a shared responsibility payment when filing their
income tax return. Most taxpayers will have had this MEC prior to
year's start and only had to maintain it for the whole year. If coverage
was maintained, then these taxpayers will simply have to check a box
indicating this fact on the tax form, no further action is required. (
Next year taxpayers will receive either a 1095-B or 1095-C form
indicating coverage information.) Taxpayers who did not maintain
coverage, may be exempt from the SRP and will not have to make a
payment with the return. Coverage exemptions are available for
individuals who are specifically described as having a religious,
economic, or other justification for not having the MEC. These
taxpayers who qualify for an exemption will be required to file the new
Form 8965, Health Coverage Exemptions with their tax returns in
2014. Needless to say, if a taxpayer or any dependent on the return did
not maintain MEC for each month of the tax year and did not qualify
for a coverage exemption, must calculate a payment and add it to their
tax liability on the tax return.
As you can see, in terms of simplifying the tax code, we have added
another layer of calculations to complete the yearly return. As stated,
for most individuals who have family plans through their employer or
seniors with Medicare Part A or Medicare Advantage, there is little to
be concerned, a simple box must be checked. Next year you will
probably receive a reporting form in the 1095 series to verify your
MEC. It is for individuals, who purchased through the Marketplace and
qualify for the new premium tax credit or for individuals that did not
maintain MEC and must calculate a payment where confusion will
abound.
In the next article, I will continue to delve into the quagmire,
however since their are limitations to the size of these articles, I will be
attempting to add a web page at our website so that many of the charts
and formulas required to complete some of these tasks can be
displayed.

The cast sings Cmon Everybody.

by Jay Hobson
The drama guild at Salem High held its
last performance, All Shook Up, at the
soon-to-be-razed Seifert Auditorium last
weekend.
The auditorium that has hosted many
school plays, school assemblies and town
meetings is scheduled to be razed in April
as part of the $74 million renovation of the
nearly 50-year-old building.
The auditorium was built when the
school was constructed in 1966.
English teacher Chris Bujold, who
has been the guild director for the past
six years, said that the building is being
destroyed, but that a new one will
eventually take its place in the same space.
There will be a few community events
that will be held here after our run is done,
but the last I heard, they were scheduled to
tear things down over April vacation, but
that may have changed. What will be built
Week
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in its place will
be state
of the2-6
art, Bujold
said.
Bujold said that there are many
problems with the current auditorium:
water leaking in through the roof, falling
ceiling tiles, sound problems, lighting
issues and even mice.

The cast performs Burning Love.

Bujold said that there will be a full year
of construction and that next school year
there will be no place for the drama guild
to perform.
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out. Were going to try to save as much of

the equipment as we can, but a lot of it is
really out of date, Bujold explained.
All Shook Up leading performers,
senior Katie McDermot, 18, who has been
involved with acting since the sixth grade,
and senior Gregg Casazza, 18, who has
been acting since the fourth grade, said
that as seniors, they are sorry to see the
old auditorium go, but they are excited
for the current and new students who will
have an opportunity to be a part of a new
auditorium.
Weve acted on this stage many times
over the years and its really sad to see it
go, Casazza said.
McDermott agreed, Its been a really
special place to be in the wings or on stage
in a very recognizable space and now I
wont be able to come back to that.
However, Auditorium Director
and Technical Director for the final
performance, Jillian Thiele said that the
new auditorium will offer stadium seating
with the same amount of seats and actually
be a better space.
The new one will be tiered with
stadium seating in the rear with restrooms
and other spaces underneath, Thiele said.

Take a Seat:
Some High School Memorabilia may be Sold
by Jay Hobson
The flooring of the Davis Gym and seats from the Seifert
Auditorium may be available to grace the living and rumpus rooms
of residents who want them.
However, according to Superintendent of Schools Michael
Delahanty, time is of the essence.
We would have to know of a residents interest in any of the
seats or gym floor, by I would say, the middle of March and there
would be a need to answer questions of storage until the person

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Delahanty said interested parties should contact the district office
soon.
SHS alumni who have been proficient athletes and played
basketball in the Davis Gymnasium (or maybe not so athletically
skillful but cherished their time there) or those who donated seats
to the auditorium may want a keepsake in their homes.
Whatever the case, we will be able to make those seats and
portions of the floor available if we know that there is a request in
time, Delahanty said.
School board member Bernard Campbell said that his family
donated funds for some seats and that he would be interested in
obtaining some.
Will that money go to the school board? asked school board
member Pamela Berry at the last school board meeting.
It did when we made our donation, Campbell replied.
Campbell suggested that donors, should they want their seats,
could get them for no charge, while anyone else, could pay a
$50 fee (half of the $100 donation fee charged at the time) and
the money be used as a fundraiser. The same would hold true for
portions of the Davis Gym floor.
The boosters and music volunteers could probably do
something with the proceeds, Campbell said.
The building is scheduled to be renovated and the Seifert
Auditorium and the Davis Gym will be under the wrecking ball
sometime this spring.

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Kickoff for Relay For Life

staff photos by Jon Tripp

by Jon Tripp
The Salem Relay For Life had its 2015 kickoff meeting at Jocelyns
Restaurant on South Broadway on Thursday, Jan. 29. The organizing
committee introduced themselves and provided an overview of plans
for the upcoming event, changes to the registration process, and showed
off some of the new promotional
materials to help teams get the word
out about the event. Representatives
from many returning teams talked
about their upcoming fundraisers.
This years Relay For Life event is on
June 20 at Salem High. For more
information, go to: http://www.
relayforlife.org/salemnh.
Salems 2015 Relay For Life committee: Bill Sherry, Diane Cunic, Tyler
Querol, Jane Lang, Judy Doyle, Bianka Beaudoin, Nanci Carney, Michelle
LHeureux, and Michelle Murray.

Salem committee member

Michelle LHeureux shows off
one of the 2015 T-shirts.

Exhibiting their Basketball Skills

Spring Charity Auction is

Just Around the Corner
submitted by Boys & Girls
Club of Greater Salem
Think beyond the mountains of snow
and look forward to the Spring Charity
Auction on Saturday, April 18, at the
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem; the
event is catered by Tuscan Kitchen and
sponsored by Salem Co-operative Bank.
This years theme is Superheroes.
The clubs auction committee is having
fun planning and coming up with
some super auction items: a week on
Treasure Island, Florida; Taylor Swift
concert tickets; sports memorabilia;
dining experiences; art; jewelry; and
fitness equipment, to name a few.
There will be a special preview the
night before for auction goers to have a
little extra time to check out items in a
more casual atmosphere and even start
bidding.
If anyone has an item to donate
or would like to be included in the

The American Cancer Society provides many materials to

help promote town events.

auction program book, contact a

member of the awesome auction
committee: Aaron Shamshoyan, Alan
Phair, Ann Lally, Bev Donovan, Bill
Ganley, Camille Flaherty, Candice
Olivia Dolloff, Colin Hanlon, Chris
Nicoli, Dave Demers, Dean Kacos,
Debbie Stoodley, Denise Dolloff, Erin
Daley, Fred Rheault, Jim Desjardins,
Joanne Flynn, Kelly Hulshult, Kerianne
Pereira, Kevin Morales, Leo Monfet,
Mark Gross, Mary Reese, Pamela
Riesenberg, Peter Rayno, Ryan Horgan,
Sonny Tylus, Susan Covey and Teresa
Gudek.
Thank you to the clubs Silver
Sponsor, Mosaic Technologies.
Sponsorship opportunities are still
available. Call Denise Dolloff at the
Boys & Girls Club, 898-7709, ext. 16,
for details.
Thanks to all for making this event a
success each year.

by Jon Tripp
Two teams from Salems third and fourth grade recreational basketball league, the Blue Devils and North Carolina,
played an exhibition game during the halftime of the Salem High School - Merrimack High School game on Friday, Jan.
31. The Salem Basketball Organization runs recreational leagues for boys in grades 3-12 and girls in grades 2-10. For
more information visit: http://www.salembasketball.org.

After the game - Blue Devils (in navy): Brady Gaudette, Ty Sugarman, Ryan Porto, Demetri Gines, Gavin Deane, Marcus Fabrizio,
Brandon Boucher, Alex Fabrizio, and Ryan Morse; North Carolina (in green): Israel Dunham, Jackson Sorenson, Jared Lawlor,
Evan ONeill, Nathan Ayala, and James Havens.
Staff photos by Jon Tripp

NH House Session Recap

submitted by the NH House of Representatives
Wednesday, Feb.4
1. A Motion to send five Petitions for Redress of Grievances to a House committee
was defeated in a Roll Call vote, 212=135
2. HB 181 (ITL), relative to consideration of warrant articles was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
3. The Consent Calendar was then passed on a Voice Vote.
4. HB 115 (OTP/A), repealing the allocation of gross appropriations from the
highway fund in the state budget was adopted on a Voice Vote.
5. HB 144 (ITL), establishing a commission to study the long-term viability of the
NH State Port Authority, was adopted on a Voice Vote.
6. HB 181 (ITL), which was earlier removed from the Consent Calendar, was
adopted in a Roll Call Vote of 302-52.
7. A motion to amend House Rule 30 creating a House Committee on Government
Oversight and Audit was defeated on a Roll Call Vote, 235-120, failing to get a
2/3 majority vote.
8. A motion to amend House Rules to allow for changes made in said House Rules
by majority vote until Feb. 4. Currently any change in Rules after Jan. 31 require
a 2/3 majority vote. The motion was defeated in a Roll Call vote of 235-120.
9. The House was adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

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Thumbs down. So if police are private

contractors, then no to my vote on a new $25
million building. Will I be forced to pay for it
even if I disagree, at the barrel of a gun? Pay or
else? Thats extortion. Let a public servant step up
and tell me to pay taxes or else; show up in court
or else; pull over or else; pay for a new military
complex or else. Thats communicating a threat.
Thats the Gambinos saying do this or else! I
will be on the phone to their boss in two seconds.
A town Selectman.
Thumbs down to Liberty Utilities. Our bills
have doubled. Why with the old vendor the price
was half? Is Liberty making twice the money? It
makes no sense. At this point for those of us on
a fixed income, it is one of the last increases my
budget can absorb. Why do we only have one
choice?

of the police department. Many of us in town are

part of this charge to finally replace buildings that
are 50 years old and hamper both the PD and the
FD. Apparently you are against having top shelf
public safety. So, either lead, follow or get out of
the way, just do something.

constitution preventing any new revenue at the

state level means the legislature will fix its budget
problems by cutting aid to schools and towns,
increasing property taxes and they also say they
support casino gambling (both fees and taxes are
involved) You cant have your cake and eat it too
with this amendment. Lets see how they weasel
their way out of this. You cant make this up.

Thumb up/Thumbs down. The Salem

Selectmen are responsible for
negotiating rates with Comcast.
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Why are Salem residents paying
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Methuen gets the same channels
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Thumbs down to all the

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making about building new
Thumbs down to correspondents making up
schools in town and the
proposed safety complex. Yes,
fallacies. That would be you Mr. Weimar. Cherry
255 Hampstead St., Methuen, Ma 978-682-9800
picking statistics about the huge deficits created
its a big price tag, but things
by George W. Bushs tax cuts and militarist
dont come for free. In a
adventures and Alan Greenspans financial crises
number of other countries, people pay much more
Thumbs down to Constitutional Amendment
then blaming them on the democrats is a field too
in taxes than we do-some as much as 50 percent.
1 in Concord. It is up for vote. This is bad for
In exchange, you get a variety of important
rich to harvest the deliberately sown crop of faulty
Salem. If this constitutional amendment passes,
logic. It would not be unkind to estimate a motive
services. Please stop being selfish and consider
it would mean a supermajority (60%) of the
for these falsehoods defended by red herrings, I
these expenses as a valuable investment for the
legislature (instead of simple majority) would
shall refrain. Those who believe Weimar would
community. As JFK said, My fellow Americans,
be required to approve a casino (both fees and
buy a deed to bridge that connects Brooklyn to
ask not what your country can do for you, ask
taxes are involved). It means budget problems
Manhattan Island.
what you can do for your country.
will be fixed by cutting aid to schools and town,
thus increasing property taxes. Any Salem rep
Thumbs up to the new
or senator voting for it needs to explain why
$25 million military complex.
they would make it harder to pass something
President Obama recently
they all claim to support, i.e., a new Casino at
explained the purpose of FEMA
Rockingham.
Camps. In a page right of the
movie, The Minority Report,
Thumbs up to the talented and dedicated
the President said, People are
students and faculty advisors of the Salem High
not going to be arrested for past
Actors Guild and pit orchestra who worked
Sat & Sun
crimes, but for the crimes that
so hard to pull off a wonderful production of
10 - 5
they might commit. These will
All Shook Up last weekend. The long hours
be thought crimes. The NDAA
Mon - Fri
of practice everyone put in paid off what a
is
the
precursor
event
which
wonderful send-off for the Seifert Auditorium!
11 - 5
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incarcerations and worse. We
Thumbs up/Thumbs down. Your Support is
need a complex that will house
critical for the Salem Safety Complex, Article #
Like us on
these local insurgents till they
7. Please attend the Town Deliberative Session
head off to camps.
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Thumbs
up to
imagination
and beliefs.
Some guy believes hes a
Thumbs down to Republicans in Washington.
Selectman,
or a Judge? A
The republican congress slipped
25%a nit
off into
onethe
regular priced
item
fictional title created on paper?
midnight budget bill recently passed. They altered
Good for them. Doesnt mean
law to allow retirement plans to be changed
I have to believe it. I didnt
without concern for the beneficiaries. The law
create those fictional titles. If
alters contracts and promises after the fact related
they believe there is a Santa
to retirement plans. This radical precedent
Salem Safety Complex
Clause, an Easter Bunny or a
slipped in behind closed doors threatens military
SAFETY NOW
Tooth Fairy, good for them.
retirement, federal civilian employees retirement,
Thats their choice. Do they
as well as thousands of company plans that should
wear tin-foil hats also?
not be subject to republican party meddling.
Shame on the billionaires party. Republicans
Thumbs up to Selectman Kellers response of
should remember that money is not speech and
an alternative plan if we vote-down a $25 million
dollars are not votes.
safety complex. He said There is none! I cant
wait to try that with my kids. Spinach, or starve!
Thumbs down to Salem Board of Selectmen
Townspeople have to realize whos in charge.
and Budget Committee. We all saw the pictures
Were not the ones running the show. Nobody
depicting the state of the Fire and Police
needs to question their spending. Just vote yes,
Departments. Excuse me! Didnt our Board of
and get back to work so you can pay the tax
Selectmen and Budget Committee cut funding to
increase. Who do you think you are questioning
the point that these buildings have deteriorated
their spending? There is no alternative to big
to slum stage? Anyone knows that you maintain
government growth!
your property or it ends up costing you much,
much more money! This is 101 of money/
Thumbs up to the Salem Police Department.
property management. Cutting funding and
Last month my husband and I were traveling on
avoiding maintenance costs money. So now
Lake Street and all of a sudden our car stopped
because of Campbell and these folks on the
dead in the middle of the road. Officer Brian
Lawrence stopped, helped my
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husband push the car into a
nearby driveway and directed
traffic. He waited until the
tow truck came and waited
until we were both in the truck
... with our dead car. Thank
you Brian. You are, I know, an
example of our good, caring and
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Thumbs up to the Safety

Now Committee who knows
and understands the importance
of having a safe working
environment for the courageous men and women
who put their lives out there every day to keep
us safe and for any emergency called to. Doing
nothing? will only relate to
closing these facilities for unsafe
working conditions and when
you call 911 no one shows up
from Salem and you will need
to wait for another town if you
can? Is this what you want for
our town of Salem?

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Board of Selectmen and Budget Committee ... we,

the citizens of Salem, are going to have to fund
new buildings. In more direct terms - we are all
going to have to pay more taxes. The Board of
Selectmen and Budget Committee who didnt fund
maintenance should be fired.
Thumbs down to House Speaker Boehner
and his travesty of leadership in the House of
Representatives. His invitation to Prime Minister
Netanyahu of Israel is nothing short of treason.
Why do the Republicans continue to make a
mockery of Democracy?
Thumbs down to the person who wrote
the comments about Bob Gill. Because he
is publicly leading the charge for the safety
complex by no means he is in the back pocket

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Thumbs down to all nine

Salem NH State Representatives
and Senator who support CACR
1 (look it up on NH General
Court) amending the States

Thumbs
down/
Thumbs up. I
just took tours
of the fire
department
and police
department
this past
weekend.
We should all
be ashamed
that we let
this problem
go on for so
long. Having
seen the
conditions
for myself, I
will definitely
support
Warrant
Article 7s
Joint Safety
Complex.
Thumbs up
for those
who brought
this to my
attention and
worked so
hard to get
the article on
the ballot! If
you havent
toured the
stations, I
was told that
there will
be another
public tour
on Feb. 21.

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Thumbs up. A big thumbs up to the town

fathers (well, four of them) for recognizing that we
need to invest money in our town buildings. Ive
taken my kids to the fire station and cant believe
how they squeeze the trucks into that garage.
Thumbs down to the board member who says no
to everything. Its getting old.
Thumbs up to the Safety Now Committee
who knows and understands the importance
of having a safe working environment for the
courageous men and women who put their lives
out there every day to keep us safe and for any
emergency called to. Doing nothing? will only
relate to closing these facilities for unsafe working
conditions and when you call 9-1-1 no one shows
up from Salem and you will need to wait for
another town if you can? Is this what you want for
our town of Salem?

School. Your support, and the support of every

registered voter in your family and neighbors
is needed to keep the proposed Salem Public
Safety Complex on track. Dont
let this important initiative be
stopped by as little as 1 percent
of the voters in Salem. Show
your support to our emergency
GAS
responders!

Thumbs down to Selectmen Stephen Campbell

who repeatedly speaks and misinforms openly
on his Facebook page. Ask the resources how
unreliable his posts are. Known to change his
stories to meet his needs. Most important check
out his followers some scarcely groupies.

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strangling businesses with, it is
time to get the Safety Complex.
In the near future that area
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who does so much to fight the drug problem in
our town. Appreciate your hard work!
Thumbs up to the new Joint Safety Complex!
Now is the time. It is never going to be cheaper
than right now!
Thumbs up to the proposal for a new joint
safety complex. Weve known about unsafe
and unhealthy conditions at the police station
for years, and the fire station on Main is not any
better. Putting them together at the current PD
site makes sense and is the most efficient use of
our tax dollars. Say yes to Article 7 March 10!

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Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. to do some errands. The roads
in Salem were awful. Cluff Road, Tyler Street,
Wheeler Avenue were all scrapped smooth,
making them a sheet of ice, but none of them had
any salt or sand on them. Route 28 was even
worse. There is no reason for the roads to be in
this condition 12 hours after a snow storm. If the
DPW doesnt know how to treat roads, they need
to talk to Methuen DPW. When I hit the Methuen
line, every road was down to bare ground.
Thumbs up to the new Salem Safety Complex.
Right time, right place and will never be cheaper
than now. Lets invest in our community and
public safety.

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Granite United Ways Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Program to Serve Thousands Again

submitted by Granite United Way

With tax season in full swing, Granite United Ways Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program has
opened the doors to free tax preparation sites across the state. The program is a partnership with United
Way, Citizens Bank, the IRS and AARP.
Individuals and families with household incomes $53,000 and below are eligible for free tax
preparation through the site. Taxes are prepared by IRS-trained volunteers who are up to date on all of
the tax codes and can assist low-to-moderate income residents of the state access the greatest amount of
refunds.
Last year we filed more federal tax refunds than we ever had bringing $6.3 million back into the
pockets of our neighbors who need it the most. In addition, our VITA Volunteers helped these same
individuals and families access $2 Million in Earned Income Tax Credit which only helped to improve
their financial situation, said Patrick Tufts, president and CEO of Granite United Way. We are working
with partners like Citizens Bank to build stronger communities with greater financial stability.
VITA sites are located in Salem, Manchester, on campus at Southern NH University, Concord, Laconia,
Franklin, White River Junction, Windsor, and Littleton.
Last year, a virtual site was piloted in Colebrook with the help of the AHEAD Program. Its success
has led to additional virtual sites that will be helping residents of the in Manchester with the help of
HOMEteam and also in Conway and in Plymouth at Whole Village Family Resource Center. These
virtual sites allow residents in more remote areas to benefit from the program.
Scheduling an appointment is simple. Those interested can call 2-1-1 and schedule their appointment.

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Another new feature to the program this year is online scheduling which can be done by following this
link: http://nhtaxhelp.org/211/.
The IRS projects 150 million returns to be filed this season. Based on the average cost of commercial
tax preparation, that would mean spending $31.5 billion (with a B) by going to commercial preparers,
said Cary Gladstone, director of Asset Building at Granite United Way. Granite United Ways VITA
Program offers a free alternative to individuals and families who have a household income of $53,000.
Not only will they save money on the tax preparation, they will learn about ways they can become
stronger financially.
Granite United Way also encourages self-filers with internet access and a household income below
$60,000 to take advantage of www.MyFreeTaxes.com. This provides access to filing software at no cost
and a toll-free number to call for tax questions. It is sponsored by United Way Worldwide, Goodwill
International and the National Disability Institute.
For more information on Granite United Ways VITA program, contact Cary Gladstone at 224-2595,
ext.x223.
Granite United Way is an experienced and trusted organization dedicated to leveraging the resources
of investors and volunteers to create lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of our
communitys most pressing needs. Granite United Way is committed to improving the lives of individuals
and families by supporting programs in the areas of education, income and health. Granite United Way
works with over 1,000 companies, 25,000 investors and thousands of volunteers every year to make our
communities a better place.
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Gatherings

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Hugh D. McQueen, 82, of Brentwood, died
Feb. 2, 2015, at the Rockingham County Nursing
Home, Brentwood.
He was born in Lowell, MA, where he grew
up and attended schools. He was a resident of
Brentwood for the past seven years, formerly
of Exeter and Salem, where he lived for many
years.
Hugh was in industrial and retail sales,
working for Bird and Son in Walpole, MA. He
had previously worked as a store manager for
FW Woolworth Stores. He retired as a General
Sales Manager for 1400 Motors in Nashua.
Hugh was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in
the Korean War. He was an avid sports fan, and
enjoyed trivia and puzzles. Hugh was a member of Mary Queen of

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Peace Church in Salem.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne (Lennon)
McQueen.He is survived by his two sons,
Kevin and his wife Karen McQueen of Exeter, and
Hugh D. McQueen, Jr. and his wife Elise Bradley; brother, Raymond
McQueen and his companion Helen Hagopian of Litchfield; four
grandchildren, Meaghan and her husband Stanley Czyz, Colin,
Shannon, and Heather McQueen; and several nieces, nephews, and
step-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 6, at 10:30 a.m., at
St. Joseph Church, Salem.
Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery,
Lawrence, MA.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Rockingham County Nursing Home Residents Fund, 117 North Rd.,
Brentwood, NH 03833.
The Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, has

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Penguin Plunge - continued from front page

Towels in hand, plungers Kaitlyn Wilson (white hat) and Brianna Wood (purple shorts) look relieved.

I had a great time with the plunge this year as Flock Leader and
Im confident in passing on my role to Bria Garabedian, Brianna
Wood, and Olivia Foster for next years plunge, said Mikayla. My
goal this year was to stretch the Penguin Plunge further into Salem
High School this year and to not only get more people involved,
but to get more people aware of the Special Olympics of New
Hampshire, and I think we accomplished that as a team.
We hung up banners in school and had a day where we promoted
the line Spread the word to end the word (which is a saying that

See the dentist

who sees
Michael Bubl
when he's
in NH.

the Special Olympics uses to help end the r-word

[retarded]) by handing out bracelets during school
with that line on it. I am so proud of my flock, they
really worked together and it definitely showed in the
skit that we performed on stage at the plunge.
This years plunge was by far the coldest plunge I
have ever done, and I cannot even explain how cold
it was to get out of the water into the piercing wind. It
was brutal. But it was for a great cause, and Im glad
to be able to say that I was able to plunge into the
water in midwinter. Id like to give a huge thank you
to all of my donators, and to anyone else that donated
to the other plungers on my team. We could not have
done it without you!
Plunger Kaitlyn Wilson agreed with veteran
teammate Mikayla. It was a great experience, and I
am so glad I got to be a part of it.

Maddie Rastello gets a windy greeting after making her plunge.

Staff photos by Bob Gibbs

Quite a selfie for Jesse Madore (left) and Emma Wildfeueur

Meghan Greeley grabs a much-needed towel.

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The SHS Penguin Plunge Flock before boarding the bus to Hampton Beach: (back row) Kaitlyn Wilson, Mollie Lesnever; (front row) SHS chaperone Sheryl Ripel
(as the Blue Devil), Jamie Mastrogiacomo, Meghan Greeley, Amelia Dutton, Olivia Foster, Mariah Houle, Taylor Robichaud, Matt Bergeron, Brianna Wood, Bria
Garabedian, John Bucciero, Jake Dufton, Emma Wildfeuer, Jesse Madore, Marissa Chretien, June Miloi, Maddie Rastello, and Team Leader Mikayla Ramsdell.

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Safety Complex
Accommodates Past and Plans for Future
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
There will be a number of decisions
for voters when casting a ballot in March,
but one project will likely stand out while
reading through the list of warrant articles.
A selectmen and budget committee
recommended plan, Article 7 will seek
to construct a public safety complex on
Veterans Memorial Parkway, replacing
three existing buildings with one.
The safety complex would combine
both the police department and central
fire station into one building, allowing
for resources to be shared between the
departments.
Research for the proposal has been
underway for a couple years as selectmen
saw the need to update aged, structurally
deficient buildings to meet todays needs.
Last year, Selectmens Chairman Patrick
Hargreaves, charged Selectmen Everett
McBride and James Keller to create a
proposal for the ballot for a unified facility.
And now that proposal has been crafted,
explained Keller, with the support of both
the police and fire chief.
Replacing the currently staffed police
and central fire stations will be no easy
task. Keller said the police station was
built in 1966, when the town had only 12
sworn officers. Since that time, the staff
has grown to 84 officers to meet the needs
of the growing community.
Central fire was built in 1965 and not
designed for firefighters to live on the
premises during shifts.
At the time it was built, we had an oncall fire department, Keller said. We had
no live-in staff.
Today, nine firefighters live at the station
during shifts, requiring creative uses of
space in the facility.
The buildings are functionally obsolete,
both operationally and structurally, Keller
said, adding the fire department cant fit the
ladder truck in the apparatus bays properly
and there is not enough room to works on
trucks inside.
At the police station, seven out buildings
store things such as specialized equipment,
records, and even evidence. Additional
office space has also been added with
portable facilities. Were using three
trailers to house a portion of our team,
Keller said, adding the poor condition of
both buildings prevented renovations or
additions from being possible.
The new facility will be just under

54,000 square feet, making up for a lack

of space in the past and planning for the
future.
Were making up for space weve
needed over the past 30 years, Keller said.
This building, from a space standpoint,
has to last us 30 years.
A majority of the space will be taken
up by the apparatus bays. The new
garage will feature 7 bays, which will be
needed to house existing equipment and
offer one mechanics bay, later to be used
for additional apparatus storage to meet
growing needs.
The ladder truck would also be moved to
the new central station from south station.
Today the ladder truck is housed at
south station on Lawrence Road, Keller
said, adding the increased response for
the truck to a majority of the town raises
insurance rates.
A unified dispatch facility will also be
part of the plan, combining both police and
fire dispatchers into one protected room.
The facility will feature five functional
terminals for dispatchers to operate from,
and leave three areas for future expansion.
We need five working stations to
accommodate the volume we have today,
Keller said, adding large scale incidents
require a dedicated dispatcher.
New standards require the dispatch room
to be protected from outside elements,
allowing continued operation in almost any
emergency.
The area will include bulletproof glass,
its own dedicated facilities, and emergency
power for continued operation.
A multifunction room will also be used
for emergency management, training,
and meetings, as well as offer community
space.
The Emergency Operation Center room
will be constructed in a modular fashion to
allow for instruction and training during the
day and can be used by community groups
in the evening for meeting space. During
emergencies, it will be used as the towns
EOC.
Keller said a new EMT room will be a
direct benefit to residents seeking medical
aid.
Residents have the right to walk into
the fire department seeking assistance for
a medical emergency, Keller said, but the
existing treatment room is not what would
be expected.
They will treat you literally on the

kitchen table, he said, noting that the new

room would resemble a doctors office with
a bed and medical equipment. Today we
dont have that, Keller said.
The new complex will be built on the
grounds of the current police department
on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The
proposal will necessitate filling over an
acre of wetland, requiring the town to
provide 15 acres of dedicated conservation
land to offset the impact. Keller said the
state is expected to raise the requirement
in the near future to 20 acres per acre for
mitigation, which would make the plan
impossible at nearly any location in Salems
District 1.
He said research over two years has
led to that property being considered
the most feasible from a cost perspective
and allowing for as little response time as
possible.
From a location perspective (and) from
an emergency response perspective, theres
really only a certain area the facility can be
housed.
Keller said buying property and building
separate buildings could add up to $4
million to the plan.
To approve the project, residents will
need to vote 60 percent in favor of raising
$21.83 million to fund the buildings
construction. The total project cost will be
$23.48 million, but selectmen were able to
reduce the cost by leveraging existing funds
that will soon expire. The existing central
and old north fire stations would be sold
and money would be placed in the general
operating fund.
Really its a matter of planning 30 years
out and accommodating the past 30 years,
Keller said. Its going to be practically
impossible to do any renovations.
Keller stressed the importance of the
project for the town. All the factors have
combine to make this the ideal time, he
said. The facilities are maxed out; theyve
got to do something.
The Salem Safety Complex committee
held 52 meetings over the past year to
create the proposal and worked with
local engineering firms to develop the
plans. Keller said other area facilities
either recently constructed or approved for
construction were reviewed. Something
has to be done, he said.
An informational session will be held at
the Salem Elks on Feb. 12 as 7 p.m. and the
public is invited.

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Editors Note: While we understand this that isnt from Hudson, it is a great honor for our neighbor and we wanted to share it with you.

Staff photos by Jillian DiPersio

And the GRAMMY Goes to ... Jared Cassedy

Jared Cassedy conducts the WHS Concert

Band in their performance at Orchestra
Hall when they attended the Heritage
Festival of Gold in 2013.

Jared Cassedy and the WHS Concert Band outside Cloud Gate in Chicago
when they attended the Heritage Festival of Gold in 2013
by Jillian DiPersio, Windham High School Intern
On Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, CBS This Morning announced that
Windham High Schools very own Jared Cassedy had been named
the recipient of the 2015 Music Educator Award presented by the
Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. Despite the
fact that a snow day prevented Mr. Cassedys students from giving
him formal congratulations, social media and Mr. Cassedys inbox
have been flooded with words of joy and pride for this outstanding
educator.
The award was designed to recognize music educators for their
dedication to keeping music as an integral part of their students
lives. Cassedy was chosen from a pool of over 7,000 fine music
educators from around the nation.
Upon hearing the announcement, Cassedy recounted, I was
completely floored. Beyond the excitement he felt as a result of the
announcement itself, he commented, CBS News did a fantastic job
on their piece. They really highlighted the students and all they have
done throughout the years to make the band program the best that it
can be.
Kaley Missert, junior at WHS and French horn player in the
Concert Band, said that she heard the announcement on the news.
Even on a snow day she Rolled out of bed at 8:25, I stumbled
downstairs, turned on the TV, it was like 8:29 and I was freaking out
I jumped up off the couch, I screamed, and I cried a little bit!
She certainly was not the only one. Amanda Bono, WHS junior
and flute player, explained, I was up at 8, I was so ready for it. I
was beyond excited. This is a huge deal for him and Im so happy
hes gotten the recognition for it.
The entire Windham community was quick to congratulate their
band director right after the announcement. WHS junior and
bassoonist Cierra Cowan stated that, had it not been for the snow,
I probably wouldve jumped up, screamed, said oh my God you
did it, hugged him, I totally knew this would happen. Hes so
deserving, I feel so lucky to have him as a teacher, a mentor, and a
friend.
Cassedy was immediately inundated with calls, texts, emails,
and Facebook notifications. He joked, I usually try to keep a
clean inbox but that has not been the case this morning. Cassedy

posted a message on Facebook, stating I wish I could call, hug,

text, email every single one of you! I am completely humbled
and honored by this! I want you to recognize that you have all
impacted me along my journey in so many ways and helped me
to make it to where I am today. For that I am forever in your debt!
Thank you so much - I am beyond words and am completely
blown away! Thank you GRAMMY Foundation GRAMMY in
the Schools and the Recording Academy for recognizing the
importance of music education! This means the world to our
professional community!
WHS Principal Ryan Kaplan said he woke up actually extra
early today awaiting the CBS announcement this morning. My
wife and my two children sat with me around the TV waiting for
the news to break, and it was such an extraordinary feeling to see
Cassedy as the winner of the Grammy Award. My whole family
shared in the excitement. However, he was not surprised to hear
the result. He stated, Going into this I could not imagine somebody
more dedicated, committed, impassioned about music education
than Mr. Cassedy. When you hear such news its just a validation of
what you already knew.
Kaplan described Cassedy as an extraordinary teacher,
professional, and colleague and the Windham School District and
Windham community is incredibly blessed to have him on our team
working for the betterment of all of our students, not just students
involved in the arts. He continued, The GRAMMY is simply a
testament to all that he has done throughout his career up until this
point.
Similarly, WHS Assistant Principal Bob Dawson described Cassedy
as the rare educator who touches the lives of his students ...
Although we have had only three graduating classes, I am absolutely
certain that his students will continue to be inspired by his example,
to learn in new ways based on the motivation he has instilled in
him, quote him to their children or students or friends, and more
importantly, to smile at the great memories of rehearsals and shows
from their time at Windham High School.
Speaking with Cassedys students, it is clear to see that his
influence extends far beyond simply music education. Bono
described working with Cassedy as a gift. She said, He is

Jared Cassedy leads his band in rehearsal.

honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had, not only just
teaching music but its more than just music.
WHS junior and trumpet player, Conor Leland, said, Every day
Mr. Cassedy inspires everyone around him with his exuberant energy
and passion for music. Three years ago I came to the high school
not knowing much about the band and I was contemplating not
participating. When I got to the high school, however, I realized
that Mr. Cassedy had created a community of amazing and talented
people that I wanted to be a part of. Leland concluded, Mr.
Cassedy has been a mentor and a true hero in my life, and I just
want to say thank you to him and a huge congratulations!
Likewise, Cierra Cowan explained that her most memorable
moment with Cassedy was not a performance but rather when I
was really stressed out by midterms and he just [asked] are you
ok? You seem really stressed out. If theres anything I can do He
knew something was off and he was just so worried and concerned
about my well being and we just talked it out and I was not stressed
at all by the end.
Cassedy explained, This award represents more than just music
and teaching but a community of students who are truly committed
and dedicated to music. Its a testament to what they have put into
making this program what it is.
However, Bono stated that Cassedy is always saying its all you
guys (the students). Im just glad that hes finally gotten recognition
for himself because I always feel like hes putting it on the students.
Im just glad he finally got something for him.

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Wrestlers Shine in Loss to Concord

Hes really stepped up and wrestled well for the

second half of the season.
In the following bout at 152 pounds, Avery
Santiago faced a tough start to his match. Santiago
was slammed in the first period. Although he
did receive injury time to recover and a penalty
point, Santiago was clearly shaken from the move.
Santiago recovered, however, and went on to
earn a technical fall, winning 17-2, in the second
period following a misconduct penalty point from
his opponent. He (Santiago) wrestled great. He
was in a very physical match and Avery didnt let
it get to his head, said Decker. It is that calm
in the midst of an intense struggle that will help
propel Santiago and other Blue Devils far into the
postseason tournament.
Salem earned a win in their final match of the
evening as Mike Poulin, at 220 pounds, scored an
8-4 victory. Poulins bout was a back-and-forth
battle. Heading into the third period, the match
was tied at two points apiece. In the final minute
of the match, Poulin head-locked his opponent to
jump ahead
with the fivepoint move,
which led to
his eventual
victory.
The Blue
Devils are
2-5 as a team
this season
although that
record is not
reflective of
their individual
progression.
We try to
peak at the
end of the
season, so
Salems Dylan Chaffee struggles for position against his Concord opponent.
sometimes our
early season
results are not
In the 145-pound weight class, Mike Burke
what we want them to be but that comes with the
earned a gritty victory, 10-5, over a Concord
knowledge that you cant be in peak shape for
wrestler who had defeated him earlier in the
three months, said Decker. But I think were
season. Mike Burke wrestled outstanding. Mike
peaking at the right time and that was reflected
has been working hard and I felt he came back
tonight.
and really dominated the match, said Decker.
by Jacob Gagnon
A successful season in any sport is measured in
progression. The hope is that each team will be
competing at their best, or hitting their peak, when
it counts the most: in the postseason. The Salem
High School Wrestling team showed progression
in a 43-17 loss to Concord High School at home
on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Despite falling to the
Crimson Tide, a number of Blue Devils proved that
they are beginning to peak in this second half of
the season.
We have continued to get better. We wrestled
very well tonight against Concord, one of the best
teams in the state, said Coach Wes Decker. I
was real happy with the effort tonight.
Salem immediately fell behind by forfeiting
the first and last weight classes, 106 pounds and
heavyweight. The Blue Devils got on the board
with a third-round pin from Ryan Cote at 120
pounds. After losing a couple of close bouts,
another bright spot appeared for Salem.

Staff photos by Jacob Gagnon

Girls Basketball
Bested by
Londonderry

by Jacob Gagnon
The Salem High School girls Basketball team showcased their
resilience in a tough, 63-41 loss to Londonderry High School on
Thursday night, Jan. 29 in the Davis Gymnasium.
Despite the deficit, the Blue Devils pushed on all throughout
the contest in hopes of getting back into the game. We dont
give up. We kept playing the whole game today no matter what
the deficit was. Everybody kept working and nobody got down,
said Coach Michaela Galvin. I thought we played well as a
team and stayed together. That was a positive.
After Montana Davis struck first for Salem with a three-point
shot, Londonderry quickly grabbed the lead and maintained it
throughout the game. The Lancers led, 39-20, at the half. The
Blue Devils refused to give up without a fight, however, and
continually went on small runs that kept the game competitive.
I think we are a very resilient group of girls. Towards the
beginning of the season, we were struggling to find that within
Senior Co-captain Elizabeth Twomey
ourselves. Now, we keep fighting
drives down the court in the second half
no matter whats going on, said
against Londonderry.
Galvin.
Salem did a tremendous job
in setting up opportunities with
solid passing and fierce defense, but the Blue Devils struggled when it
came time to finish a play. Playing a complete game, on both sides of
the court, is what Galvin and her squad are striving for in this second
act of the season. Weve been in almost every game and just had a
hard time closing. Hopefully, we can continue to put entire games
together, said Galvin. Weve been really patient on offense, passing
the ball around and waiting for the best shot, so I think were maturing
as a team.
Junior Co-captain Alexandra Simian led Salem on offense with 14
points. Classmate Alexis Longtin collected nine points in the game.
Davis and senior Co-captain Elizabeth Twomey each collected six
points against the Lancers. Those players also led on the defensive side
of the game for Salem.
Longtin has been playing really well the last few games. She plays
unbelievable defense. Shes almost like an unsung hero because you
dont get a lot of recognition for defensive plays, said Galvin. Allie
Sirmaian has been playing strong for us. Shes always solid on defense
and shes a good shooter. Sophomore Kristen Giuffre also impressed
by successfully defending Londonderrys taller players.
With the loss, Salem falls to 5-7 on the year with six games
Elizabeth Twomey takes a jump remaining in the regular season. With a strong belief in themselves and
shot during the Blue Devils loss one another, this Blue Devils squad will be tough to take down in the
to the Lancers.
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Hockey Team Topples Bedford for First Place

Blue Devils Remain Perfect
by Jacob Gagnon
Any competitor wants a challenge, said Salem Coach Mark McGinn. On Saturday
evening, Jan. 31, that was exactly what they got. The Salem High School Hockey team
prevailed in a battle of undefeated squads at the Icenter in Salem. The Blue Devils
defeated top-ranked Bedford High School, 5-2, to take control of first place in Division I.
Salem controlled the pace of the first period with four breakaways and a number of
shots on goal. Despite the pressure on Bedfords defense, Salem could not convert. The
Bulldogs strong goalie, Alec Lindberg, helped maintain the stalemate as neither team
scored in the first period. Their goalie kept them in there for a while. He made some
big saves, said McGinn.
The Blue Devils struck first just 3:14 into the second period as senior Co-captain Kyle
Nagri scored, getting the assist from junior forward Chris Lemay on the Salem power
play. The Icenter erupted as the Salem community eyed the top spot in the Division.
Just 10 seconds later, Salem scored again. This time it was senior Kyle Svenson with the
point, assisted by classmates Jake Burns and John Gray.
Salems strength, and the attribute most responsible
for their success this season, is their speed,
according to McGinn. You let us go free on this
rink; we can fly, said McGinn. On this sheet, with
our speed, its tough to stop these guys.
After the second goal, Salem seemed to
let up. It was a mistake. Two minutes after
allowing two goals, the Bulldogs cut the
lead in half with a goal from Matt Giroux.
Bedford continued to press with numerous
shot attempts. Salem senior goalie Sam
MacDonald held strong, but Bedfords
persistence paid off. They tied the game, 2-2,
in the final 1:14 of the second period.
The Blue Devils, sensing the opportunity
before them, reawakened for the third period.
Fueled by tenacity, Salem scored the go-ahead
goal less than two minutes into the final
period. Gray notched the score with assists
from seniors Cody Soucy and Svenson.
Bedford refused to quit. The visitors nearly
tied the game. MacDonald made some
crucial stops in the final period. With 2:38
remaining in the contest, senior forward Jared
Carlson gave Salem some breathing room with
a goal, assisted by Lemay and Nagri. Svenson,
with an assist from Soucy, fired a shot into
Bedfords empty net in the final minute of play
to secure the victory for the home team. At
9-0, the Blue Devils are still perfect.
It was more refocus. We didnt really
change anything other than the effort that
lacked at the end of the second period. Not
that they didnt try, they gave the effort, but I
think they sat back a little bit, said McGinn.
But in the third period, they werent sitting
back. (They) were utilizing speed and the
senior leadership stepped up with three goals
in the third period.
Salem returned to the ice at Exeter on
Wednesday, Feb. 4. With just seven games
remaining, and the final four games of the
regular season on their home ice, the Blue
Devils are in the position to earn a top seed
for the NHIAA Division I Championship
Tournament.

Salems Paul Antkowiak passes the puck

along in Bedford territory.

Staff photos by Jacob Gagnon

Great Yards Start Here.

John Gray breaks away toward the Bedford

net during Salems big win.

Blue Devils goalie Sam MacDonald prepares

to make a stop against the Bulldogs.