Salem Community Patriot April 29, 2011 - 7


Salem Senior Services Honors Volunteers by Doug Robinson Salem Senior Services hosted a recognition


luncheon at Harris’ Pelham Inn in honor of their volunteers last weekend, where approximately 110 volunteers attended. “We have great cause to celebrate.


Volunteers are the heart and the soul of Salem Senior Services. Our entire community benefits from a strong and vibrant Senior Center. We are extremely fortunate to reap tremendous rewards from more than 210 volunteers, 145 of whom give so generously of themselves on a regular, year-long basis,” states Salem Senior Services Director Patti Drelick. In 2010, “These special people gave over


12,860 hours of their most valuable assets—their personal time, talent, and knowledge. They’re teaching classes, assisting programs, providing services, helping others, mailings newsletters,


Elaine Houle volunteered the most hours, 503, during 2010


Charlie Bass Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting by S. Aaron Shamshoyan


Congressman Charlie Bass addressed the Rotary Club last Friday, speaking about his re-election, federal financial issues, and answering questions. Bass spoke on his re-election, saying that after he was previously defeated, he didn’t think he would see his name on a ballot again. Bass said he was there because it is a job he needs to do and worries that the country might soon go bankrupt. Bass spoke on his support for cutting the maximum tax rate from 35 percent to


25 percent, and simplifying the tax code. This would result in an increase of taxes from the higher income brackets due to reduced deductions. As to the budget, Bass said he had a goal “to get back to the spending levels we had on January 1, 2008.” He said the cost of government has gone up 85 percent over the past two years.


When asked about his thoughts regarding Libya, Congressman Bass said the problem is that we don’t know our enemies from our friends. He said the 10-day campaign was ridiculous, and that Europe is worried about its $2-million-a-day oil pipeline. He said Democrats and Republicans are split over the issue, and that John McCain wants to take the country over.


After the meeting, Congressman Bass proceeded to meet with employees at Enterprise Bank and later with the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce. Previous to his most recent election, Bass had spent 12 years in Congress.


Susan Covey of Enterprise Bank and Congressman Charlie Bass


Salem School District Employees Receive Offer from Used Book Superstore, Inc.


submitted by Used Book Superstore, Inc.


Used Book Superstore, Inc. the largest used book store in New England, has announced that in conjunction with its sister company Got Books, Inc., every employee in the Salem school district will receive a $15 credit to get books at the Salem Used Book Superstore location. This offer, with a potential value of $11,000


Right to left, Superintendent of Schools Michael Delahanty, Used Book Superstore/Got Books founder and president Bob Ticehurst, Fundraising


Director Matt Libby, and invited guests marked the donation from the Used Book Superstore in Salem on Tursday, April 7


from the Used Book Superstore, is the latest school system-wide donation from the Used Book Superstore. “Today’s children face a demanding and complex world. The staff of the Salem School District all work tirelessly to offer what every child needs and every parent wants—opportunity. The School Board manages district resources with courage and conviction and without extravagance,” comments Michael Delahanty, Superintendent of the Salem School District. “One of our primary strategic objectives is to ensure that all learners have the knowledge, skills, and tools to progress to the next level of education. This offer from the Used Book Superstore is a generous one that is very much appreciated.” “Got Books as the book supplier of the Used Book Superstores is in the business of supporting non- profit organizations and schools,” comments Bob Ticehurst, CEO and founder of Got Books, Inc., and the Used Book Superstores. “Our stores provide teachers with special discounts every week, and this opportunity is an example of our work in our ‘Books for Teachers’ program. This is the largest book giveaway in the company’s history, but it won’t be the last.”


Welcome Hero- continued from front page


On Geremonty Drive, the crowd stood, waving their flags and shivering in the breeze, and ROTC members stood at attention when the first sirens were heard and the applause and shouts became deafening. Preceded by four police motorcycles and a fire department truck all with lights flashing and sirens blaring, Arthur, in the front passenger seat of a


Talent- continued from front page


Elin O’Neil wrapped up the entertaining evening with a lively tap-dance performance to the song “Ain’t She Sweet.” Every performance was unique and enthusiastic, as each student put everything they had into their performances. Proud of her students, Lavallo said she “loved every minute of it, and she will miss [hosting] it dearly.”


After 26 years, she got to see the amount of talented kids wanting to be involved grow more and more each year. “There are over 50 auditions for the talent show yearly now,” she said, and only 26 students made the final cut.


As the night came to an end, Minkle announced that the students had a special surprise for Lavallo. “You didn’t think we would let you off that easy, did you?” she joked. The students came out one


by one, each holding a letter that spelled out Mrs. Lavallo, and for each letter, they recited an acrostic poem—“M” being for Magnificent and “L” for Lucky to know you.


small white car, was driven past. He could be seen smiling and nodding to the crowd. His car was followed by a fire truck with flashing lights and the siren sounding. “That was more than I could have ever expected. I mean, I wasn’t expecting anything, let alone something like that,” Barnes said.


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answering phones, and so much more.” A department of the Town of Salem, the mission of Salem Senior Services is to assist Salem’s senior citizens in maintaining self- sufficiency in their homes; acquaint them with local, county, state, and federal programs; increase their opportunities to interact in the community; and provide them with a Center that fosters mental, physical, social, and nutritional well-being in a wholesome


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Salem Senior Services (Ingram Senior Center) is funded by Salem taxpayers and the Salem Council on Aging, and has a 2010 Operating Budget of $315,375.00. Salem Senior Services does not receive any state or federal monies. More than 2,105 seniors are registered to actively participate in their programs.


Annamarie Nicosia, 36-year volunteer, is the longest serving volunteer


Ann St. Hilaire and Salem Seniors Director Patti Drelick


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