Salem Community Patriot 5-04-2012

2 - May 4, 2012 | Salem Community Patriot Greater Salem Caregivers Volunteer Luncheon Accolades

Geena Contrada has been named to the Dean’s List at Lyndon State College for the fall semester. Geena is the daughter of Maureen and Carmine Contrada and is majoring in Music and Performing Arts.

A dozen Northern Essex Community College students including Hannah Heckman-McKennam performed an original adaptation of the play American Gothic; The Poems of Edgar Lee Masters, on the Haverhill (MA) campus during the month of March and will perform in Edinburgh, Scotland in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This group of theater and music students, many of whom have never traveled out of New England let alone to the British Isles, will participate in the festival as part of the college’s study abroad program. Plymouth State University has named the following residents to the President’s List for the fall semester: Amanda Nancy White, Eric Neil Larcomb, Erika Lynn Moore, and Laura C. Daigle. Named to the Dean’s List at Plymouth State University for the fall semester were Mark Lambert and Sophie Jo Krueger. Kyle Patrick Cayabyab, a junior majoring in Management Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intensive, applied research project in Santa Fe for D-Term. The project was titled SPEED, High-Speed Santa Fe. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research- driven, professional-level project that addresses a problem at the intersection of science, technology, social issues, and human needs. About 50 percent of WPI students complete this project at one of the university’s 26 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives-and make a difference before they graduate. Rimonda Maroun, a criminal justice major, is one of 40 students

who were recently inducted into Saint Anselm College’s TAU Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma honor society, recognizing her for achieving academic excellence and providing noteworthy service to the college and surrounding community.

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submitted by Sonny Tylus The Knights of Columbus Hall on Main St. in Salem was a scene of celebration Thursday, April 28, as the community honored all the kindness and time given by the volunteers of the Greater Salem Caregivers. The large gathering, which included community and business leaders, enjoyed a fine dinner of chicken potpie and the music of Sebastian and his accordion. Dick O’Shaughnessy the Executive Director of the Caregivers thanked the volunteers and commented on the value of their services not only to the elderly and disabled but also to the community as a whole. He remarked that in 2011, the Caregivers provided 2,344 rides, errands, visits and wellness checks to the elderly and disabled in Salem, Atkinson, Pelham and Plaistow. He thanked the Salem Cooperative Bank, the Enterprise Bank and the Pentucket Bank for providing gifts of appreciation to the volunteers. The Knights of Columbus were recognized for their continuous support and the use of the hall. Volunteers from the “Work Success

Program” which is under the auspices of Southern NH Services and young people from the Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club helped prepare the banquet hall and serve the food. Karen Yasenka, the President of the Board of Directors of the

Karen Yasenka, Chuck Edwards and Dick O’Shaughnessy

Caregivers in her remarks to the gathering thanked the volunteers for giving the clients the most precious gift of all, the gift of “time,” reminding everyone that because of volunteers’ efforts, elders are able to remain in their homes with the joy of being able to live independently. The “Annual Volunteer of the Year Award” was presented to Chuck Edwards who has served the Caregivers since 2002. Chuck was

thanked for all his contributions to the Caregivers and especially his willingness to drive no matter where or when. It was remarked that Chuck also takes the time to go to nursing homes and visit people whom he formerly drove. Chuck is representative of the many men and women who serve and like Chuck, the Community is blessed for all they have done, for all they do, and for being such a great ambassadors for the Caregivers.

Hampstead Academy Students Honored in NH 2012 Junior Duck Stamp Competition

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submitted by Heather Wheeler, Hampstead Academy Congratulations to Hampstead Academy’s Grade 7 class for their special recognition in the 2012 New Hampshire Federal Junior Duck Stamp competition. This statewide competition is part of a nationwide contest providing students across the country with the opportunity to show off their artistic skill. The students compete by creating the artwork for a duck stamp in their choice of medium along with a conservation message. The hope of the competition is that by offering students the opportunity to participate in the process of artistic creation, students will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving a habitat. Out of all the grade 7-9 participants from New Hampshire, Hampstead Academy’s Rachel Fonseca received a first place award, Isabel Hill received a third place award, and Jack Lawlor, Tala Osborne, Caitlyn Ferreira and Nathan Stallings received honorable mentions. The students artwork and awards are presently on display at New Hampshire Fish and Game headquarters in Concord and will

be delivered to Hampstead Academy in time for the school’s annual Student Art Show and Multicultural Festival on June 1. Hope to see you there.

Woodbury Students Spend the Day Picking Up Litter

submitted by Pat Moeschen, Woodbury School On Thursday, April 22, members of the Builders and Recycling Club from Woodbury volunteered their time to clean up the school grounds, as well as a mile each way on Main Street. Wearing green shirts in honor of Earth Day, the grade 6-8 students also had a contest to see who could find the strangest piece of trash. The winner was a green wig found in the bushes near Granite Avenue. In all, six bags of trash were collected. Great job kids! The club is under the direction of Woodbury teachers Nancy Lefebvre, and Patrick Moeschen.

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