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Salem Community St. Joseph’s


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School in Salem recently celebrated 50 years as a Catholic School Community. Former teachers, past and present students, parents, and friends all joined together in a liturgy and dessert reception. “As a family grows and changes, so have we,” said Mrs. Ouellette, grade one teacher of 30 years. “We continue to remain a close-knit community and look forward to another 50 years of making memories together.”


Patriot Students signed a giant


birthday card, enjoyed viewing pictures, and socialized with each other. It was a wonderful celebration of past, present, and future success.


Vesenia Mercado and dad


Students Skyla Jacobs, Maria Luccisano, and Elizabeth Morris


Patriot Salem Community Philip and Jennifer DeFeo with daughter Lilyanne, all of Salem Past and present principals Ruth Hassett, Sam Scuderi, and Pauline Boulanger


by Robyn Hatch The 1st Annual Greater Salem New Hampshire Rotary Club Oktoberfest was held last weekend in a torrent of rain and freezing winds. This event was broken down into two nights. On Friday, the Oberlaender Hofbrau Band performed, complete with authentic German music and instruments. Even with the few people present, this band proved to be a big hit.


Day two had to deal with intense winds and cold, frigid air. The crowd was sparse until people decided to stop by for a tasty German lunch. The Chris White Band entertained while everyone enjoyed the German food. The RE/MAX Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides had to be postponed due to the bad weather. The car show took place on the Upper Loft with few in attendance. Face painting and balloons


Beer table


were available for the kids, and 1110 AM WCCM put on a live remote broadcast. The 1st Annual Greater Salem NH Rotary Club Oktoberfest had some major sponsors that need to be recognized. Platinum Sponsors: Salem Community


Patriot, Pelham~Windham News, TD Bank, Rockingham Park/Centerplate Gold Sponsors: Pentucket Bank continued to page 9- Oktoberfest


Hesser College Honors Fallen Officer in New Equipment Dedication


Past secretaries Annette Smith, Helen Duhamel, Marianne Dalias, and Lorraine Bomba


Fire Safety Program for


Children Launched by Santo Insurance Agency


by Robyn Hatch


Hesser College in Salem recently hosted a dedication ceremony for fallen officer Theodore “Ted” Anagnos.


Hesser College and local law


enforcement got together to introduce a new Firearms Training Simulator (FATS) at the Salem campus, and dedicated it to the late Officer Theodore Anagnos from the Salem Police Department. Anagnos was out jogging in


August 2001 when he was struck and killed by Thomas Zazzara, a suspected drug dealer, who was attempting to outrun the police. Anagnos’ death was felt throughout the Seabrook, Fremont, and Epping communities, where he also worked as a police officer.


The FATS is designed to train Criminal Justice students in decision-making when using a firearm. The simulator walks students through various scenarios that a law enforcement official could encounter while on the job. The FATS will help students develop their critical thinking tactical and problem skills. Following dedication, the campus demonstrated the capabilities of the new FATS. Campus facility and staff were also available to answer any questions regarding the new simulator and Hesser’s Criminal Justice pFirerogram.


Hesser students and local law


enforcement were in attendance to dedicate this special piece of equipment.


Comments from Shawn Patten, Deputy Chief of Police


submitted by Mary Reese In an effort to reach local


children with lifesaving tips, Santo Insurance Agency launched their first annual Fire Safety Program in local pre- schools and kindergartens. The children received red plastic fire hats, worksheets, and coloring papers at local kindergartens and pre-schools in conjunction with The Hartford Group. Educating children in this age group on how to be safe in the event of a fire emergency is a priority for both businesses. The Santo Insurance agency was hosted by the children at Growing Years in Methuen, MA, and Littleville, Patsy’s House, Wonder Years, and the Salem


Boys & Girls Club in Salem. Employees of the agency read the children a story titled Don’t Invite a Dragon to Tea, a fire safety story for children (and dragons) written by Jean E. Pendziwol. The story aided in helping the children to learn what to do in case of a fire in their homes. The program reviewed “stop, drop and roll,” “never go back in a burning house,” and “have a meeting place.” The children happily reviewed all the fire safety rules that they have been working on throughout the month of October and were thrilled with their fire hats and papers. Santo Insurance is proud to sponsor this local program.


Jeff Ouellette, close friend of Officer Anagnos


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Volume 4 Number 14 October 22, 2010 16 Pages


Salem Rotary Oktoberfest Faces Inclement Weather


Salem Community Patriot


Rotary members selling tickets


Ed Eldridge, Chairman, Board of Trustees at Hesser College


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courtesy photos staff photos by Robyn Hatch


courtesy photos staff photos by Robyn Hatch


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