Salem Community Patriot 11-27-09

Salem Community Patriot
4 - November 27, 2009
The Word Around Town...
Letters to our Editor
St. Joseph Church Thanks
women to begin having bi-annual mammograms it a comparative bargain in today’s prohibitively as the Obama administration recently agreed
starting at age 50, instead of the time-honored expensive medical world. that $48 billion was spent in the last year on very
Food Drive Participants
40. And more ridiculously, the panel shot down Furthermore, the idea of women foregoing questionable provider claims, which could be
The food pantry of St. Joseph Church, and the
the routine breast self-exams that women have routine self-exams, which they’ve been schooled called a matter of fraud. Get it under control!
people it serves, each thank the Boy and Girl
habitually performed for decades, saying that they to do for over 25 years, a process that takes a There will be mandates to make every American
Scout organizations for the food drive that they
don’t fulﬁll a useful purpose at any age. These minute or two in the shower and obviously does citizen pay for health insurance; either pay or go
did on November 14. Not only did we get a lot
ﬁndings were immediately criticized last week by no harm and a lot of good, is patently ludicrous to jail. This hardship will ruin families ﬁnancially
of food to restock the shelves of our pantry (36
thousands of breast cancer survivors who were without even consulting doctors or data. Next, without choice (except free for illegals in the
boxes), but were also given Market Basket gift
diagnosed long before turning 50, along with this same study group will be telling men that country). With increased co-payments and
cards and some currency as well. Special thanks
furious dissension from most health experts. testicular self-exams are a waste of time. reduction in beneﬁts, millions will experience
to the project leader, Tony, to all the scouts, and
These conclusions are the type of pseudo- The sad, but expected offshoot of this news higher health costs. This will result by not
to the men and women of the Fire Department for
science that will undoubtedly cause a lot of is that America’s strident anti-Barack Obama controlling fraud in the health program; all legal
allowing us the use of their ﬁrehouse. Last but not
confusion with many women. Going back Republican conservative wing has already seized Americans (except Congress) lose. Since the
least, thanks to all who braved the rainy weather
over the decades one can easily ﬁnd many on these new suggestions as being examples of government will control lives from the cradle
and put out their food donations for the Scouts
other instances of erroneous data and opinions what “Obamacare” has in store for all of us down to the grave, it is called socialism with a capital
to pick up. This food drive is a good example of
by various medical boards, from denigrating the road, treating this poor advice as a cousin ‘S.’ We could, and should, offer universal health
what can be done when many difference agencies
responsible vitamin use to chiropractic therapy, as of their “death panels” and “unplug Grandma” insurance to all with fraud control, tort reform for
get involved.
well as the occasionally disastrous “fast-tracking” micro-scripts. And this is despite Medicare reduced payments in lawsuits, and more choices
of highly trumpeted drugs to market before they’ve already stating that no changes in mammogram to buy insurance across state lines. The question
David T. Costello, Deacon, St. Joseph Church - been fully tested. And these authorities, including coverage are going to happen, and both the White we need to ask our elected ofﬁcials is one of
Salem the Food and Drug Administration, the American House as well as Health and Human Services freedom of choice, or are they going to vote in
Medical Association, and other task forces, have Secretary Kathleen Sebelius immediately refuting a socialist system, butting into everyone’s life
been proven wrong over time on numerous the data. “The task force does not set federal as the AARP endorsed? As a member, I do not
U.S. Preventative
occasions. policy and they don’t determine what services are agree with them, as they are putting our freedom
The important fact is that both the National covered by the federal government,” says Sebelius. second. For the sake of our country, I urge you to
Services Recommendation
Cancer Institute (the ofﬁcial federal cancer But leave it to Limbaugh and his cronies to contact our U.S. Senators to vote asking to vote
Draws Controversy
research agency) and the AMA continue to advise use hours of air time in the days following these no! Or at least insert many of the free enterprise
women to maintain their routine screenings after “conclusions” to intone the horrifying future that thoughts to improve HB 3962 and keep America a
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force drew
age 40, as well as self exams, in direct conﬂiction American women face from universal health free nation.
swift and deserved condemnation with their
with the task force. And Dr. Otis Brawley, chief care if it passes, tying a task force’s controversial
Edward Brooks - Salem
November 16 recommendation for American
medical ofﬁcer of the American Cancer Society, ﬁndings to that same group having the power to
also stands by the current impose actual national policies, which is patently
New Year- New Insurance- New SMILE!
guidelines. “As someone “not how it works.” Unfortunately, this report
who has long been a critic of couldn’t have come out at a worse time for the
Salem Traditional
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those overstating the beneﬁts health bill’s passage, as it has already been added
of screening, I use these to the huge, fraudulent lexicon being employed
Christmas Concert
words advisedly: This is one to unsettle and frighten our citizens, much as the
On Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. at Salem
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screening test I recommend “Party of No” targeted the elderly and Republican
High School, there will be a coming-together of
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the Salem Community to celebrate the meaning
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recommend to any woman 40 reduced health beneﬁts after it passes.
of Christmas through music and song. Five years
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and over,” Brawley said. The GOP and their media have long been
ago, Bob and Barb Elliott began the Traditional
Statistics bear out Dr. masterly in utilizing fear tactics and lies to push
Christmas Concert. Now, as in the past, all
Collins Dentistry
Brawley’s (and most other their pro-business, anti-humana agendas, and the
proceeds will go to beneﬁt food pantries and
informed) opinions. Breast U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has played
heating funds.
cancer remains the second- right into their hands. The plain truth is that these
for Children
Upon arrival, you will walk up the candlelit,
leading cause of cancer researchers have no governing power whatsoever,
new pathway to the door and be greeted by a
deaths in American women, are in direct conﬂict with all existing White
gracious reception committee, and then guided
(603)635-1166
and for 2009, the numbers House/federal guidelines, and can’t force women
to your seats by tuxedo-clad ushers to enjoy
project to about 192,000 new to forego self-exams or wait until they’re 50 to
the show. Complimentary refreshments will be
diagnoses and over 40,000 have their ﬁrst mammogram. So like millions of
At Collins Dentistry
provided by Margarita’s Restaurant. We hope you
deaths. These ﬁgures alone other Americans who take vitamins and minerals
will join us!
for Children we
demonstrate that, along with or go to their trusty chiropractor for monthly
The evening of the concert, a lucky person
the common-sense purpose “tune-ups,” just continue whatever routine you’ve
believe in prevention
will take home a Christmas Basket valued at
of early detection, annual or followed that has brought you this far. And don’t
over $2000-plus! A great, big thank-you to these
and early treatment.
at least bi-annual exams after lose any sleep over the latest Saw movie sequel
businesses who have donated gift cards, birthday
40 should be an important from the right wing.
parties, rounds of golf, and hotel stays, to name a
Preventive & Restorative Care • Orthodontics
part of a woman’s “peace
of mind” health efforts,
William F. Klessens - Salem
few of the great contents of the gift basket. Thank
• Emergency Appointments Available
you for your support and generosity.
much like routine yearly
Margarita’s Restaurant; Blackwater Grille;
• Hospital Dentistry Available • In House Nitrous Sedation physicals and every-ﬁve-year
Giovannni’s; Wasabi Steak House; T-Bones;
• Computerized Digital X-Rays & Intra-Oral Cameras
colonoscopies after age 50.
Mitten Drive for Children
Shaws; Salem Ka Bob; Enterprise Bank; B&H
• Saturday Appointments (resuming in Fall) • Healthy Kids
And the relatively low cost of
the typical breast screening
Each winter season, many families face the
Oil; Howie and Bev Glynn; the BP Gas Card
(about $100, and usually
problem of not being able to provide warm
donated by Mr. Massahos; the Visa Gift Card
Come visit our office at 100 Bridge Street, Pelham, NH
covered by insurance) makes
clothing for their children, especially mittens.
donated by Sandra Dennehy; the Fuddruckers
dr.nilfa@myfairpoint.net www.CollinsDentistry.com
The William T. Barron School and BJ’s Wholesale
Gift Card and 2010 Entertainment Book donated
Club are teaming up to provide New Hampshire
by Annette and Paul Cooke; Maddies; Denny’s;
families with mittens through the “Warm Hands,
Chili’s; the Colosseum and Green Barn Gift Cards
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Warm Hearts” Mitten Drive.
donated by Salem Co-Operative Bank; Michael’s
The Barron School will be collecting mittens
Market; Sammy J’s; J. Stewarts Flower Shoppe;
Just one of the reasons you’ll want to along the Salem Parade route on Sunday,
Daisy Cleaners; High Maintenance Hair and Nail
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Design; McKinnon’s; Jeanie’s Dry Cleaners; Mary
will be donated to the Salem, NH Division for
Kay, donated by Marilyn Suszek; Elizabeth Grady;
�� Children, Youths and Families to be distributed to
Coco’s Costume Jewelry; Campbell’s Scottish
At Windham Terrace, you and your loved ones are part of
area women and children shelters.
Highlands, Kian Tae Kwon Do; Chiropractic
our family! Whether it’s relaxing in the company of other Bring a new pair of mittens to drop in one of
First; Advanced Allergy, donated by Kay Baretto;
residents, participating in activities or just enjoying your the decorated wagons as the Barron School Float
Holiday Inn; Park Place Lanes; Canobie Lake;
surroundings… No cooking, No laundry, No worries!
passes by.
and Chunky’s Cinema Pub. Rafﬂe tickets can be
We offer medication management, 24-hour assistance,
Thank you for your continued support!
purchased the night of the concert or in advance
by calling Annette Cooke at 893-6653.
transportation, delicious menu options, housekeeping
and laundry services. Memory care apartments and
The Barron School PTA - Salem In addition, we would like to thank the Salem
short-term stays are also available.
Lions Club, Salem Chamber of Commerce, GFWC
Salem Woman’s Club, Husson Motors, Pentucket
To schedule a tour, call Lynda Brislin
or visit www.terracecommunities.net
Freedom or Socialism
Bank, Enterprise Bank, Salem Co-Operative Bank,
Margarita’s Restaur
We Americans always have enjoyed the right FLEX ADS
ant, and Holiday Inn for their
Gold and Silver Sponsorships.
to make our own choices and ”Live Free or
Sheila C
Die.” It is the history of New Hampshire and the
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asey, the Salem Traditional Christmas
Concert Committee - Salem
or only
nation. Many believe we will lose our freedom
soon as the U.S. House and Senate approve the
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HB 3962 Health Reform Bill. I agree this will
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be a giant step forward to embracing a socialist Letter of
society, as the health measure will reach everyone
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Appreciation
and everywhere in American society. Reps. Paul
Marilyn Campbell has succeeded again in
Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter have helped put
providing turkeys for the Food for the Hungry
1st Annual
us closer to socialism by voting for this bill. The
Food Pantry. This pantry is a Mission of the
Kiwanis Run
bill doesn’t include tort reform for lawsuits, no
Pleasant Street United Methodist Church in Salem.
interstate insurance can be made available, and
Marilyn is a long-time member of the church.
the Highlands for MS
there is no control over fraud. There should be,
Eleven years ago, the Scottish Highlands Golf
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Course started this tradition
(Marilyn’s idea). Free golf
Campbells Scottish Highlands
5K Run or Walk �� 5 WEEKS f
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Golf Course Main Gate
November 28, 2009, 10am
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for 11 years, we owe this
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Salem, New Hampshire and the golfers our sincere
Entry Fee: Pre registration: $15.00 individual, $40.00 for family (three or more) CALL 880-1516
gratitude. You have made it
possible to help our Salem
Post registration (day of race): $18.00 individual, $50.00 for family
Course Description: The course is completely on the private property of the golf course with no public roads
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neighbors. Because of
you, they have a bountiful
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or road crossings involved. It utilizes the entry drive for a wide start, then mostly follows the paved cart paths
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Thanksgiving. May God bless
which are 8' wide. The course is rolling hills with plenty of great views. The course also offers a great opportunity
Free Admission, Outdoor Tours Every 10 min, Cocoa & Cookies, Caroling at Bon-fire
each and every one involved
for spectators to watch as nearly the entire course can be viewed from the area of the clubhouse, which is also
Journey Shuttle from Windham Center School in this project of love.
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the finish. The clubhouse will be open and available in the event of harsh weather. Parking is available on site
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but in the event of a large turn out, shuttle service will be provided from remote parking lots.
Course Preview: The course will be available for preview starting November 23.
Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Awards: Medals to top three women, top three men and top three in each age group
Amenities: Refreshments following race/walk.
T-Shirts: Free long sleeve commemorative tee shirt for first 200 pre registered participants,
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more available for fee.
Additional Information: Rain/ snow date: Dec 5,2009
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Contact: Kevin Campbell (Kiwanis Past President) 603-475-2507 E-mail cshighlands@netscape.net
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