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Officers Verrocchi and Sambatino pose for photos


by Andrea Ganley-Dannewitz National Night Out celebrates its 27th


anniversary this year at local police stations across the nation. Salem’s National Night Out, held at Salem Police Department on Tuesday from 5-9 p.m., was a hit with the children of all ages as always. Sponsored by Target Stores, National Night Out brings communities like Salem together for one good cause. Interacting with local police in a social setting eases the minds of many and helps children who may not be so quite sure about police to see them in a fun and child- friendly atmosphere. Live entertainment and food provided by T- Bones and Balducci’s Brick Oven Pizzeria made for full tummies and smiling faces, especially for those little ones. Free games and prizes galore, balloons, face painting, and all those things children love so much were readily available, and children lined up to take their turns at treats, dunking Officer Brendan Gleason in the dunk tank, and watching police demonstrations. Soon-to-be retired K-9 officer Shane Childs and his K-9 partner, Czar, walked the crowd and was a major enjoyment for children and dog lovers


Tis protection dog is three weeks out of training Patriot


alike. Clearly, Czar enjoyed some down time with the children and all the extra attention. K- 9 demonstrations were held featuring the Salem Police Department’s newest K-9 pair, Officer Dan Nelson and K-9 Trigger, who made a diving


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leap through a vehicle window to apprehend Shane Childs as he posed as the “bad guy” during their K-9 demonstration. The crowd loved it, and Trigger seemed to enjoy it as well, going for a round-two fascinating leap through the


Baby Jillian Whitney spends the evening with her mom and dad Breanne Walcart, Sophia Azzarito, and Isabella Rogers Skateboard Park at Hedgehog Park Holds


by Jay Hobson Seven years ago, 14-year-old Brennan Getchell went before the town to ask for a place where skateboarders like him could enjoy their pastime and be safe in the process—a skateboard park. The town agreed and set the wheels in motion. Now, at 21, Getchell attended the grand opening on Saturday morning at Hedgehog Park of the skateboard park that he had asked for all those years ago. “I don’t skate anymore, but it really feels good to see this happening,” Getchell said. According to Getchell, the skateboard park


was going to be at Field of Dreams on Geremonty Drive. “The Field of Dreams location fell through and


a search for where to put it began. Eventually, it was decided to put it here [Hedgehog Park],” Getchell said.


At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Recreation Director Chris Dillon said that the skateboard facility is phase one of a four-phase plan for the development of Hedgehog Park. “This [the skateboard park] is part of a four- phase plan which will include an extended gravel parking lot, a sand volleyball court, tennis and basketball courts, and renovated bathroom


Jarrod Barretto, who built the half-pipe as an Eagle Scout project, welcomes the crowd


facilities,” Dillon said. Even Selectman Pat Hargreaves, who helped spearhead the creation of the park, took a turn at negotiating a skateboard, albeit in a slow, shaky, continued to page 6- Skateboard Park


Selectman Pat Hargreaves


demonstrates style and grace as he gives skateboarding a try


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Six-year-old Nate Kloza gets a helping hand


from dad, Mark Kloza Elks Honor Veterans


submitted by Louise Landry, Derry-Salem Elks Derry-Salem Elks hosted the Annual Tribute to Veterans at a Roast Beef Dinner on July 18. In attendance were veterans from both the Veterans Home in Tilton and the VA Medical Center in Manchester, as well as members from local veterans organizations. The Color Guard from the American League Post in Derry was present to greet the guests. A complete roast beef dinner was prepared and served by volunteers of the Lodge. In attendance were about 50 guests. This dinner is hosted every year by the Derry-Salem Elks to show appreciation to our veterans for their service to our country.


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Volume 4 Number 3 August 6, 2010 12 Pages


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