12 - February 24, 2012 | Salem Community Patriot


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up. Belated thank you to our Salem Fire Department. Sometime last September I had fallen down and I broke two bones in my right leg, the tibia and fibula and a tibia in my left leg as well as a fractured jaw. I do not drink and my wife didn’t beat me. From that point, our Fire Department came down and helped me get up eight stairs and I was able to get into the car. My wife could not help me as she has an injured back from nursing. I just want to thank our fire department and the chief for such wonderful personalities and professionalism. Thank you, Fire Department.”


“Thumbs up. First of all, I want to thank the Salem thumbs for doing an excellent job. It must be tough listening to some of the calls that come in. I’d like to know why the Salem school board continues to have Liberal Arts courses that prepares the students for nothing except for being in a seat all day.


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up. Wow, I just met Tony McKinnon who is running for Selectman. I had the opportunity to have a long chat with him. He is respectful, honest, he came across very sincere. He’s a perfect candidate. I found out he has a job, he’s hard working, he’s a home owner, he pays taxes, has two kids in the Salem schools, and his wife is a preschool teacher. He cares about the community. Oh my gosh! This is the change


we need!! I’m voting for him and I encourage everyone to get out there and just check him out, man.”


“Thumbs down. I have driven by Rockingham


Park and I am disgusted with the stains and the cracks in the parking lot. I am disgusted in all the cars that I see there with all the gamblers, they have nothing to do but gamble all day long


I know students who sit in a class


and do nothing all day, in the past. Then they go off to a Liberal Arts college and spend four years there, it’s like an extended high school, and you get out and can’t get a job. You can’t even be a librarian, not to downplay the librarians. Salem, if you want to save some money, please eliminates Liberal Arts. It seams like a student’s waste of time.”


“Thumbs up for Pat Hargreaves. Stay in there,


don’t let them knock you out of the saddle. That comment that was made doubting you, Pat, obviously that came from the Police Department because people write the way they talk. They’re going to get after you. That mad sergeant is going to really shake your tree, at least he’s going to try. Catch ya’ later.”


and waste all their time. I think that’s an eyesore for the state of NH. The snack bar at Rockingham Park has got to change. The workers in there are very rude to the patrons and I don’t feel that that’s a good thing to do. I hope that Rockingham Park changes, and I hope it turns into something nice.”


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“Thumbs down to John Manning who is running for the Planning Board, and campaigning that when he gets on the Planning Board he is going to fight against taxes. I don’t believe that the Planning Board has anything to do with taxes. They have the planning board to review all projects that come through. That’s what they do… they view plans, they do not fight taxes. How can you vote for a candidate who doesn’t even know what he’s running for?”


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“Thumbs down to anybody who knows that we


have a public officials running for office within our town who have a shady past. Anybody who knows of candidates running with a shady past should come forward. We do not need our town embarrassed anymore than it has been. We’ve had Gray, we’ve had Giodano we don’t need any more people running with a bad past. Please, if you know of a bad past with somebody running for a board, bring it forward. This is our town, let’s be proud of it.”


“Thumbs down to curbside pickup. I doubt the claim that Salem residents are recycling at an 11-12% rate. I go to the transfer station every two weeks and see everyone bringing bags of recyclables. The huge piles of bottles, cans, cardboard, etc. speaks for itself. I personally recycle at about 99%. And by the way, a way should be found to recycle plastic bags. They are recyclable and should be placed in their own area, not put in with the trash.”


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“Thumbs down. Something stinks in Salem about this curbside pick-up. Why is one person spending so much money in the advertising. A lot of people are loosing their homes in Salem. If you look in the paper you’ll see all the foreclosures. They can’t pay their taxes or their mortgage because they have no work. I think somebody should be investigating this whole thing. There’s something going on here that really stinks.”


February 24-26: Winter Festival, Newport, RI. A unique seasonal experience at various community locations, with more than 150 individual events combining food, music, and entertainment. With a concert series, children’s fair, ice- and sand-sculpting competitions, a chili cook-off, and more, the City by the Sea has something for everyone. (401) 847-7666; newportwinterfestival.com. February 24-26: Winter Carnival, Brattleboro, VT. Fun for all ages at locations all across town: kids’ activities, life music, sporting competitions, comedy, pancakes and other comfort foods, skating, skiing, sleigh rides, and more. (802) 348-1956; brattleborowinterca rnival.org. February 25: Winterfest, Kennebunk, ME. Cold days are just right for a soup-tasting contest and a snowman scavenger hunt, plus a craft show at Town Hall and additional events throughout the downtown area. (201) 985-2102; kennebunkfestivals.com. February 25: Fly-Tying Workshop, Nashua, NH. The Merrimack River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor an introduction to fly-tying workshop. Students will be introduced to the tools, materials, threads, and hooks required for fly-tying. Then, in a hands-on session, they will learn to tie nymph, wet, streamer, and dry flies. Tools and materials will be provided, but participants may bring their own if they have them. The workshop is part of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing program. It will be taught by trained volunteer instructors with a wealth of experience and knowledge to help the beginning angler get started. The class is for adults and children over 12 if accompanied by an adult. Enrollment is limited. To register, go to www.tinyurl.com/ npllectures and scroll down to this event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nashua Public Library. (603) 589-4610. February 26: Crosscut: A Spoken Documentary, Lempster, NH. Using oral histories, Rebecca Rule recreates the voices of North Country people and uses new and vintage photos to tell the story of logging, the Berlin Mills, and life in the Androscoggin Valley from the beginnings of the logging industry in the 1800s through the boom years and on to the demolition of the stacks in 2007, marking the end of an era. Through the stories of individuals, a picture of a rich culture emerges. Audience members will be invited to share their own stories and discuss the logging and paper industries and the special place north of the notches. 2 p.m. Lempster History Hall, 4 Second NH Turnpike. (603) 863-5023. February 26: Russian Iconography: 1,000 Years of Tradition, Nashua, NH. Traditional Russian icon painting is truly one of the great artistic movements in the history of the world and has been a living and evolving art form for more than 1,000 years. This illustrated presentation deals with the spiritual and secular significance of Russian religious art from the 10th century to the present day. Icon making involves the painting of specifically stylized religious images on wood using materials and techniques which are determined by longstanding conventions which serve


to shape the art form. Using a slide show and numerous exhibits, including examples of her own work, the presenter will examine the history of icon painting in Russia and will discuss the unique multiple nature of the icon as a sacred object, a product of an artistic tradition, and a work of art with its own intrinsic aesthetic value. Anyone who has personal icons may bring them for examination and comment. Presented by Marina Forbes. 2 p.m. Infant Jesus School Cafeteria, 3 Crown St. (603) 882-2462. March 1: Come Fly Away, Lowell, MA. This musical follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Sinatra with a live onstage 19-piece big band and 15 dancers, the show features a hit parade of Sinatra classics, including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way” and “That’s Life.” Experience the exhilaration of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first goodbye in a world of sparkling romance and astonishing beauty. Admission fee. 8 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www.lowellauditorium. com. March 5: Fixing a Shadow: The Origins of Photography, Nashua, NH. Invented in the 1830s, photography was an unprecedented technological and artistic breakthrough. Developed independently by Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot, photography revolutionized how images were made and used. This talk introduces the beginnings of photography and explores the characteristics of the first photographs, highlighting early subjects, interpretations, and critical reactions. Presented by Martin L. Fox, New Hampshire Institute of Art. 7:30 p.m. Bishop Guertin High School. (603) 315-5895. March 13: Caesar: The Man from Venus, Hampstead, NH. Meet Caesar as he grows up in a Rome that is recovering from one civil war and headed for another. Meet the powerful women in his life who help him achieve his destiny: his mother Aurelia, his aunt Julia, his wives, and his great love Servilia. This is the man who claims descent from the Goddess Venus herself. We watch his rise to power in Rome, his great adventures, his time in Gaul and finally, after he crosses the Rubicon, his war with Pompey that will leave him the most powerful man in the world. We see him as Venus joined with Cleopatra Isis. Here is your opportunity to ask the great man the questions of his time and how they relate to ours. Presented by Sebastian Lockwood. 7 p.m. Hampstead Public Library. (603) 329- 5921. March 14: Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, Greenland, NH. Covered wooden bridges have been a vital part of the NH transportation network, dating back to the early 1800s. Given NH’s myriad streams, brooks, and rivers, it’s unsurprising that 400 covered bridges have been documented. Often viewed as quaint relics of a simpler past, they were technological marvels of the day. It may be native ingenuity and NH’s woodworking tradition


that account for the fact that a number of nationally noted covered bridge truss designers were NH natives. We will discuss covered bridge design and technology; learn about


designers, builders, and associated Highlighted by images of NH bridges, past


“Thumbs up for the curbside pickup in Salem. I think it’s a great idea. For me, personally, I am a single dad with three children under the age of eight, and it is an absolute chore for me to get to the transfer station every week. I either have to call the in-laws to watch the children or I have to pack them all up and make my trip on Saturdays and wait in line. Obviously, I can’t afford the $300-$400 to have a private company do my pick-up. I have a $165,000 house and basically it’s about $21.50, minus my $10 for my dump sticker that I won’t need anymore. That leaves me at $11.45/week. I think it’s a great idea, and I want to thank the town of Salem for at least giving me the opportunity to vote on that. I will be voting on voting day. A big Thumbs up for everybody who put this project together. I hope it goes through.”


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“Thumbs up to John Manning who is running for the Planning Board because I think that he would do a great dead as being elected for Planning Board. I know him as a nice, helping gentleman around Salem. I think he would be great for our community so please give him a chance.”


“Thumbs down to all the people writing


negative comments about John Manning. Everyone has a past, and no one cares. That’s why it’s called a past. John Manning is ready to help this town move forward and that’s what the future is all about. Thumbs up to John Manning for getting out there and showing the town what he stands for and all the efforts he can put towards making Salem better.”


“Thumbs down. Residents of Salem currently


have the freedom of choosing the company that best suits their needs and budget or have the option of using the dump. Salem’s proposal to choose for us and raise taxes to fund curbside pick-up is just another from of government take over. Hopefully, Salem residents will go to the polls and vote against municipal curbside pick- up. Didn’t we vote against this in the past? Many residents, especially seniors, may have little or no space to store these barrels or are unable to lug them back and forth to the curb especially in bad weather.”


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their folklore. and present, we


will witness their ultimate transition from commonly used structures to historic icons. Presented by Glenn A. Knoblock. 6:30 p.m. Weeks Public Library, 36 Post Road. (603) 436-8548. March 22: The Other Side of the Midnight Ride: A Visit with Rachel Revere, Nashua, NH. Hear a remarkable story of tea, trouble, and Revolution from the woman who rode through life with Paul Revere. Rachel Revere tells of the Boston Tea Party, the Midnight Ride, and the Siege of Boston. See these events through the eyes of a woman who engineered the escape of her family from occupied Boston and smuggled money to the Sons of Liberty, all while keeping the home fires burning as her husband fanned the flames of Revolution. Presented by Joan Gatturna. 7 p.m. Nashua Community College (Gregg Hall), 505 Amherst St. (603) 578-8900, ext. 1440. March 23: Real Oldies Live, Lowell, MA. Join us for a classic night of Doo-Wop for Real Oldies Live! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the fun-loving, toe-tapping tunes of artists Gary US Bonds, The Cleftones, The Orlons, Johnny Tillotson, and The Vees. Admission fee. 8 p.m. Lowell Memorial Auditorium. (978) 454-2299; www. lowellauditorium.com. March 28: Monty Python’s Spamalot, Lowell, MA. Lovingly “ripped-off” from the internationally famous comedy team’s most popular motion picture, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight. Admission fee. 8 p.m. March 31: Annual Spring Gardening Symposium, Concord, NH. “Flavorful Landscapes” is the theme of this year’s spring gardening symposium sponsored by UNH Cooperative Extension and the NH Master Gardener Association. The symposium offers a full day of garden-related lectures and presentations. Keynote speaker, television, and radio personality, gardening expert, and author Melinda Myers will present “Flavorful Landscapes.” Participants also can choose among several sessions throughout the day: Container Gardening with Edibles, Putting Up and Preserving Your Harvest, Basics for Obtaining Great Garden Yield, and others. Registration required. Admission fee. 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Grappone Conference Center. (877) 398-4769.


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