Salem Community Patriot | October 7, 2011 - 5 Charlie Front Porch From My
From the left, Les Miller, Larry Sinclair, Ken Haynes, Carol Sinclair, Bob Gaumond
by Pat Blodgett Do you know what activities can be found inside the Salem Senior Center? Everything and anything that you could possibly imagine. Five days a week, boredom is left outside the door as inspiration, entertainment, education, and Les Bon Temps fill the rooms. One item in particular from the activities calendar caught my eye - Woodcarving - 9:30 –11:30 a.m. every Wednesday - free. Now there’s something I never thought I would see at a senior center! Why? I guess because at first I was imagining those menacing 6-foot, dark brown wooden bears up on their haunches with claws bared. You know the kind I mean? They are created usually by a brawny man holding a chainsaw with both hands and deftly buzz-buzz-buzzing, chunks of wood flying, until the original piece of wood resembles something gorgeous like an eagle or a wolf. That is not the type of woodcarving going on in Larry and Carol Sinclair’s class. You can see in these pictures that the Sinclairs create pieces that require a
different set of tools and some very intricate and oftentimes delicate craftsmanship with talent they have developed over the past 40 years.
I didn’t join the woodcarving class until it
was into its third session. But because each person is working at a different skill level, my being an unprepared Johnny-Come- Lately didn’t matter one twit. Larry let me borrow some tools and a glove, and before I knew it I was carving out an Indian with a feather headdress. The two hours passed so quickly! It’s not just woodcarving that is taking place in this room. We’re a very informal group of seven who like to joke around as our shavings hit the floor and we compare with each other the Santa heads we’re currently working on. Ken Haynes, who has tried stone sculpting and has taken classes with the NH Art Institute, has sold some of his art work. Les Miller finds that woodcarving is very relaxing and a great way to meet nice people. He has carved birds and a walking stick with a snake on it. Bob Gaumond, whose recent hand
surgery prohibits him from carving right now, comes to class just to watch the Master Woodcarvers, knowing he can learn by simply listening to Larry explain how to make a particular stop-cut, or watch as Carol “burns” the exterior of a carved dog to resemble fur.
I’m reminded of that old line you often read about Michelangelo. When asked how it was possible for him to create the exquisite marble statue of David, Michelangelo replied, “I just cut away everything that isn’t David.” Larry not only possesses talent that matches that great artist, he has a similar wit about him. Right now I’m more of a wood ‘gouger’ than a woodcarver, but I am having the time of my life as we chip and chat. You don’t need previous experience in woodcarving to join our group, and we’d love to see it expand. So carve some time out of your Wednesdays and take a seat in the Senior Center when the Master Woodcarvers are ‘in the house’.
Outdoors with
Chalk
Make Safety First Priority
Traditionally, around this time of year, firearms are pulled out and preparations are made for hunting season. It is also a good time to remember that safety is first priority. Children, non- hunters, guests may all come in contact with guns; some for the first time. Remember the 10 commandments of gun safety. 1. Treat every firearm with the same respect due a loaded firearm. If you become careless with unloaded guns, you will soon become careless with loaded guns.
2. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. Identify your target and what is behind it before you shoot. Never shoot at movement and make sure you know what is behind your target before you shoot.
4. Be sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions and that you only have ammunition of the proper size for the firearm you are carrying.
5. Unload firearms when not in use. Leave the action open. Firearms should be carried unloaded and in a case to and from your shooting or hunting area.
6. Never point a firearm at anything you do not wish to destroy. 7. Never climb a fence, tree, or jump a ditch with a loaded firearm. Always unload the firearm before you cross and never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Never lean a firearm against a tree, fence, wall or automobile.
8. Never shoot a bullet at a flat, hard surface or water. Bullets can ricochet at odd angles.
9. Store firearms and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children and inexperienced adults.
10. Never mix gunpowder with alcohol or drugs. No one should drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs while hunting and never go hunting with anyone that does.
Charlie Chalk can be reached at
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As to the country, Roemer said, I think we’re in trouble, and it’s not about Obama,” adding he believed the trouble started with the Clinton Administration, followed by President Bush, and now President Obama. “A nation that doesn’t grow enough jobs to meet the high school graduation rate is in trouble, we are not competitive.” Roemer said there were fewer jobs in the country then there were ten years ago. Roemer continued about the economy saying, “We will separate commercial banks from investment banks.” He said the nation had no industrial policy and no banking regulation. He blamed past presidents Clinton and Bush, and currently Obama, “Our presidents are bought.” Speaking about competitors Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, he said,
Salem Rotary Club President Rick Silva, Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer, and club member Peter Rayno
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan Former Louisiana Governor and Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer visited the Greater Salem Rotary last Friday, discussing his ideas to get the country out of debt, and increase production in the United States. Introducing himself as a banker, Roemer is the President and CEO of Business First Bank, and online only bank he started over five years ago. “We reached $715 million in assets last year and we’re very profitable.” He said the bank was offered $18 million in bailout funds, which it didn’t accept.
Greater Salem Rotary Club Announces Winner of
Youth Sports Volunteer of the Year Award
submitted by Peter Rayno The Greater Salem Rotary Club has announced that the recipient of the
2011 Youth Sports Coach/Volunteer of the Year is Maryelllen Costa of Pelham. The award is presented to an individual from the towns of Salem, Pelham, Windham, Atkinson, or Hampstead who has demonstrated a strong spirit of giving back to their community through their volunteering in youth sports organizations. Costa was chosen from a large group of deserving nominees. Her
involvement has ranged throughout a wide variety of youth sports in Pelham including serving as a softball and baseball coach for Pelham Little League and a soccer and basketball coach for the Pelham Youth Recreation Town Leagues. In addition she served for several years as the “Team Mom” for the Pelham Boys Youth Soccer Club. Most recently in 2009 working with the Pelham Parks and Recreation Department, Maryelllen established a youth lacrosse league in Pelham known as the Pelham Outlaws Lacrosse Club. Through her efforts, over 120 children participated in this program in 2011. Greater Salem NH Rotary Club President-Elect Peter Rayno noted that “Ms.
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Costa’s spirit of volunteerism over the years for the benefit of the children of Pelham is remarkable. She clearly sets a high standard for all who volunteer for youth sports organizations and epitomizes the Rotary International slogan of Service Above Self in her dedication to youth sports. The Rotary Club is thrilled to recognize her for her efforts.” Costa will be recognized in an awards ceremony to be held at the Greater Salem NH Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest celebration on Friday evening, October 14. Aside from presenting her with a plaque recognizing her achievements, the Rotary Club will be presenting a check for $500 to the Pelham Outlaws Lacrosse Club in her name.
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“I think America can do better,” questioning Huntsman for apologizing for China and accusing Romney of hiding million dollar checks. Roemer said he would stand up to China and that fair trade was not possible. “At Harvard, they like to talk about fair trade, these liberal economists, well, they’re full of BS, it doesn’t exist,” he said, adding that China uses child and forced labor. Encouraging small businesses and working toward energy independence, Romer said, are two of his main goals. He said he would tariff foreign oil, and drill in the country for natural gas. “We’ll have affordable energy for our manufacturing plants.”
Roemer closed commenting on gross domestic product. “We produce
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