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submitted by Pamela Bloom, New England Dental Arts
International singing sensation Michael Bubl came to the ofce
of David Bloom, DMD, on Friday, July 11 as a patient. His tour
manager called to ask if Dr. Bloom would see him and explained
that Michael had broken a tooth after hitting it with his microphone.
Not knowing anyone, his manager went on the web to nd a dentist,
googled Topdentist NH, and after going to the New England Dental
Arts site said, This is a no-brainer, Michael is seeing David (Dr.
Bloom). Dr. Bloom and has staff can now say with pride that they
are Michael Bubles dentist when hes in New England.
submitted by Bernie Campbell
Campbells Scottish Highlands Golf Course
celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday, June
21, with golf specials and thank you food and
drinks for its patrons and community friends. The
course, located on over 155 acres on Brady Avenue
in Salem, opened in June 1994. Before that time,
the property was the former Kev-Ber-Ken dairy
farm operated by Bernard W.M. and Marilyn R.
Campbell, and before that it was Turners Dairy
Farm, operated by Marilyns parents, Howard and
Ruth Turner.
Following approval by the Town of Salem in
the fall of 1992, much of the work to convert the
rolling farmland was accomplished by family
members and friends. The original civil engineering
was completed by MHF Design Consultants of
Salem, and George Sargent served as construction
manager for completion of the nal design features.
The course originally opened with nine holes,
but completion of the second nine came shortly
thereafter. Today the course is a full 18 holes,
playing to a par 71, with a yardage of 6,250 yards
and a slope rating of 70.1/121 (blue tees).
Board Eliminates
Sunday Business Fee
by S. Aaron Shamshoyan
Businesses looking to open on Sundays in town will no longer
be required to pay a $50 fee after selectmen voted last week to
eliminate the charge.
There was concern raised that we were not charging all the
commercial businesses following the Sunday sales code, Town
Manager Keith Hickey told the board.
He said no master list was available of all businesses in town
and one could not be reasonably generated. We dont have the
capability of doing that.
Selectman Everett McBride said Salem and Manchester are the
only two towns in New Hampshire allowed to charge a fee to open
a business on Sundays.
Hickey said the fee generated about $11,000 for the town
annually, but revenue and number of permits issued has been slowly
declining.
Selectman Michael Lyons felt the fee should be eliminated and
said it cost the town over 30 percent of the revenue to process it.
Were spending four grand to collect 11, Lyons said. Thats just
not good.
Lyons said eliminating cart and increasing tipping fees at the
transfer station could make up for the loss of revenue.
Selectman Stephen Campbell feared losing the revenue would
leave a larger burden on residents.
Id hate to give up a revenue source thats just going to fall on the
taxpayers, he said.
Campbell suggested having a town employee work on Sundays to
record which businesses were open along Route 28. We could, I
think, create a list.
Chairman Patrick Hargreaves said the code would have to be
modied if it were to stay in place, noting multi-million dollar
businesses were being charged the same as a sole proprietorship
business. He felt costs to the town were being covered by property
tax.
People pay taxes; businesses pay taxes on the property theyre
on, he said, adding the fee should be modied or eliminated.
McBride motioned to eliminate the fee beginning December 31.
The motion was approved 4-1 with Campbell in opposition.
Michael Bubl
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by Local Dentist
Recalling the Farm-to-fairway Transformation of
by Len Lathrop
He grew up in Windham and often
hitchhiked back and forth after school to
the Derry Boys & Girls Club. Soon Colin
E. Hanlon will return to his home state; this
time he will lead the Boys & Girls Club of
Greater Salem as chief professional ofcer,
announced the clubs board of directors.
Hanlon has a record of club development
and over two decades of experience with
youth organizations.
Coaching and mentoring youth has been
a passion and driving force since Coach
Mike Cassidy at Pinkerton Academy saw
Hanlons skills and invited him back to
Pinkerton after college graduation. He
has worked in youth development since
graduating from Plymouth State College in
1992 with a bachelors degree in science.
Now Hanlon will head a club with six
houses and a $2.4 million budget.
A long-distance relationship with his
future wife took Hanlon to Hawaii where
his work with youth took off. Helping kids
reach their potential got into his blood.
His professional Boys & Girls Club history
began when he successfully petitioned
Boys and Girls Clubs of America to charter
several private youth clubs in Maui,
Hawaii. As the chief professional ofcer
of the Boys & Girls Club of Maui, he has
worked with federal and state departments,
country government, agencies, and the
communities to provide a safe and positive
place for the youth of Maui.
In talking about the Boys & Girls
Clubs, he related this: More and more,
communities and business owners are
demanding accountability from nonprot
organizations, said Hanlon. Volunteers,
donors and potential partner organizations
want to make a difference; therefore, they
want to contribute not just to a worthy
cause, but to one that really is effective.
We continue to meet these challenges by
focusing on deepening the impact on the
youth served at our clubs.
I believe that there will always remain
three important factors that are critical to
the success of every Boys & Girls Club;
caring staff members who have good
relationships with youth, high quality
programs that meet the interests and
needs of youth, and a clean, safe, and
fun environment. There is no substitute
for well-trained staff and superior
programs. Our goal is to provide the best
environment, program, and character
development opportunities for our young
people. We look forward to this challenge
with condence, and that we will achieve
all of these objectives because our kids
need the Boys & Girls Club!
Hanlon and his wife, Erin, and their three
children, have the goal of being in New
Hampshire to start at the Greater Salem
Club in early August.
The Salem club is running full throttle
with their summer programs, and the staff
seems excited to have this past member of
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, at the
helm.
A Passionate Leader Coming Home
to Lead Greater Salem Boys & Girls Club
continued to page 6- Campbells Scottish Highlands Kevin Campbell cooks pulled pork for guests at the recent celebration.
Approximately 300 golfers enjoyed perfect conditions (and 1994 prices) during the 20th anniversary celebration for Campbells Scottish Highlands Golf Course.
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Sandra J. Kiplagat received a degree from Clark University on
May 18. Kiplagat graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in
biology.
Merrimack College bestowed 520 bachelors and 175 masters
degrees during two separate ceremonies at the College in May.
Among those being award degrees were: Christine Hayek received
a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Erin Kelly received a
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Marla Maroun received a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, Kristen Sullivan received
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kevin Breen
received a Master of Science in Management, Katelyn DelGreco
received a Master of Education, Ryan Gendron received a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration, Christian Tannous received
a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Edward OMara
received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and Jessica Murphy
received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Eighty-three nursing majors received their nurses pin at Saint
Anselm Colleges ceremony on April 26. They graduated from
Saint Anselm on May 17 with a Bachelor of Science. Among the
graduates were Bridget Klecan (cum laude) and Cassandra Maroun.
The following students that were named to the Deans List for the
spring semester at Saint Anselm College: Bridget Klecan, Cassandra
Maroun, Brittany Beaumier, Jason Herrick, Catherine Miranowicz,
Joseph Morin, Erin Duggan, Allan McQuarrie, Kelsie Cameron, Kate
Hammett, Jonathan McQuarrie, Robert Merritt.
Saint Anselm College celebrated its 121st Commencement
Exercises on May 17. Local graduates include Thomas Gardner and
Alyssa Trabucco.
Edward Gregory
Haroian, 21, graduated
cum laude on May 17 from
Bentley University with
a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting and Finance.
He will begin working for
Fidelity in Boston, MA in
late June of this year.
Hofstra University
congratulates the following
students named to the
spring Deans List for their
outstanding academic
achievement: Elizabeth
Clemente, a sophomore
majoring in Journalism
and Peter Waters, a
senior majoring in Video/
Television.
Springeld College has named Hannah Sambataro to the Deans
List for academic excellence for the spring term. Sambataro is
studying Health Science/Pre-Physician Assistant.
The following residents were awarded their degrees during
Quinnipiac Universitys 83rd undergraduate commencement
exercises on May 18: Taylor Buatti, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
Kelly Lavallee, Bachelor of Science in Health/Science Studies and
Jaclyn Sheehan, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
The following residents were named to the Deans List Vermonts
Lyndon State College for the spring semester: Geena Contrada, a
junior majoring in Music Business and Industry and Michael Mahn,
a junior majoring in Music Business and Industry.
Meaghan R. Foley and Michael A. Maggio were named to the
Deans List for the spring semester at Stonehill College.
The following local residents are among those to be named to
the Roger Williams University Deans List for the spring semester:
Michael Loffredo, majoring in Architecture and Briana Tremblay,
majoring in Engineering.
Alannah (Ally) McCann graduated as Valedictorian from Trinity
High School in Manchester. At the 2014 Trinity awards ceremony,
McCann received awards for Outstanding 12th grade Math,
Science, English and Social Studies student. She also received a
commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
McCann was a four year varsity soccer player at Trinity and was
named captain her senior year. She received Honorable Mention
for NH All State Soccer. McCann also played freshman and JV
basketball at Trinity, was
a class ofcer, and was
active in numerous service
activities, including Habitat
for Humanity. McCann
is a graduate of St. Joseph
Regional Catholic School
in Salem. She will be
attending the University of
Notre Dame as a premed
major.
Curry College is proud
to announce that Natalie
Ramos has been named to
the Deans List for the spring
semester.
Kaitlyn Buscone was
named to the Siena College
Deans List for the spring
semester. Buscone is majoring in Psychology.
The Little East Conference announced the spring All-Academic
teams this afternoon, honoring 169 student-athletes in its seven
spring championship sports: baseball, mens lacrosse, womens
lacrosse, mens outdoor track and eld, womens outdoor track and
eld, softball and mens tennis. To be named a Spring All-Academic
awardee, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point
average of 3.3 or higher through the spring semester and be at least a
sophomore academically and athletically. The student-athlete must
also be a full-time member of a varsity sport and be enrolled in its
institution for a full academic year. Stephanie Long, a sophomore
member of the Keene State College Softball team, majoring in
Education, was named to the team. The 2013-14 academic marks
the seventh year that the Little East has sponsored All-Academic
teams.
Nicholas DAlessandro, a rising University of Vermont sophomore,
has been admitted UVMs Honors College. DAlessandro, a
Neuroscience major, joins a group of 91 students who were granted
admission to the college at the completion of their rst year. To be
admitted to the Honors College as sophomores, students must have a
GPA of at least 3.4, submit a letter of recommendation from a UVM
faculty member and complete an essay on why they want to be part
of the college.
Daniel G. Morin has been named to Deans List at Western New
England for the spring semester.
Amy Frydryck was among the students from Florida Institute of
Technology-Melbourne who were named to the Deans List for the
fall 2013 semester. Frydryck also received her bachelors degree in
Chemical Engineering in May.
The spring semester Deans List at Bryant University includes
the following area residents: Delaney Bradley, an undeclared
sophomore; Shannon Foglia, a sophomore in Communication;
Michelle Meneades, a sophomore in Marketing and Stephen
Randazzo, a senior in Accounting.
Patrick Anthony Callahan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education and Psychology with a minor in Special Education, magna
cum laude, from Rider University during the Mays commencement
exercises.
Callahan is a member of several professional organizations
including the Council for Exceptional Children, the Teaching English
to Student of Other Languages, the Foreign Language Teaching
Forum Foreign Language Educators, the New Jersey Student
Education Association,
the National Council for
Social Studies, and the
National Science Teachers
Association. Patrick is the
son of Gwen Rice Callahan
and graduated from Salem
High School in 2010.
Patrick will be employed as
a Special Education Teacher
of Lore Elementary School of
Ewing, NJ School District.
Stephanie Ploof, a junior
at Lawrence Academy, was
named to the Academic
Honor Roll for the spring
trimester.
Mount Ida College is
pleased to announce that
Nicole Kinneen was named to the spring Deans List.
Michael Dion, Kayla Fernekees, Kayla Littleeld and
Kelly Merkle have been named to Plymouth State
Universitys Presidents List.
The following residents were awarded degrees from Plymouth
State University at its 143rd Commencement ceremony May
17: Laura Daigle, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts; Melissa Fox,
Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Ashley Harding, Bachelor of
Science in Marketing; Kevin Hascall, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal
Justice; Tyler Kelley, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies;
Matthew Stanton, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies;
Danielle Stoodley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and Shaylene Wallace-Borden, Bachelor of Science in Childhood
Studies.
Anna Scionti and Kathryn Scionti were named to the Deans List
at Quinnipiac University for the spring semester.
The following residents have been named to the spring Deans
List at Merrimack College: Alexa Palmisano, a junior majoring
in Business Administration; Sarah Frisone, a senior majoring in
Business Administration; Ryan Gendron, a senior majoring in
Business Administration; Christian Tannous, a senior majoring in
Business Administration; Jillian Bobadilla, a senior majoring in
Biology; Brian Ayotte, a junior majoring in Biochemistry; Meghan
Galvin, a junior majoring in Child, Family, Comm. Studies; Edward
OMara, a senior majoring in Chemistry; Christine Hayek, a
senior majoring in Communication Studies; Lance Hill, a senior
majoring in Communication Studies; Erin Kelly, a Senior majoring
in Criminology; Marisa Auger, a Junior majoring in English; Gary
Therrien, a Senior majoring in History and Amanda Ryan, a Senior
majoring in Spanish.
Brian Nartiff and Stephanie Rochford have been named to
Plymouth State Universitys Deans List for the spring semester.
The following local residents were awarded degrees from Stonehill
College recently: Meaghan Foley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
and Patrick Rooney earned a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration degree.
The Enrichment Scholarship recognizes rst-year students who
display high academic performance. Merit awards are determined
from a review of the students application for admission to Keene
State. Among local students earning this scholarship are: Amanda
Travaglini, Austin OLeary, Cassidy LaPlante and Sarah Shufelt.
Jillian McColgan has been named to Quinnipiac Universitys
spring Deans List. She is a member of the Class of 2017 in the
Physician Assistant Program. Jillian is a graduate of Salem High
School, Class of 2013.
Alex LaRosa has been named to the Deans List for the spring
semester at Salve Regina University. LaRosa is a senior.
The New England School of Communications has announced the
Spring Honors List. Samantha Leone earned the distinction of being
named to the Honors List for the spring semester.
Sarah Mortimer was among more than 1,035 students from Roger
Williams University to receive their degree as part of the Class of
2014. Mortimer received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
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Andrew Goddu from Salem High School competed
in the 50th Skills-USA National Leadership and Skills
Conference in Kansas City, Mo., from June 23-June 27.
He placed 25th out of 40 in the Computer Maintenance
Technology Competition. He received his A+
certication while there.
SkillsUSA is a U.S. organization serving more than
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a partnership of students, teachers and industry working
together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
SkillsUSAs mission is to empower its members to
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American citizens.
Andrews competition included testing in areas such
as Windows Wireless, Upgrades, Command-Line,
Component ID, Windows operating System Part 1,
Test Equipment, Windows operating System Desktop,
Windows Operating System Part 2, Booting, and A+
exam.
At Salem High School, Andrew attends the Center
for Career and Technical Education schools computer
maintenance program taught by Thomas Pelletier.
Andrew is a member of the National Technical Honor
Society and the New Hampshire Scholars. Andrew will
be going to the University of New Hampshire having
been awarded the UNH Directors scholarship and a
SkillsUSA Championship scholarship.
Hope Center Acknowledges
Generous Donation
Ann Lally, president of Salem Co-operative Bank, far right, receives thanks for the banks $30,000
donation toward construction of the HOPE Center building at Pleasant Street UMC to house the
Food for the Hungry Food Pantry. Also present to celebrate this wonderful gift were, from left,
Phylis Marchulatis, pantry and volunteer coordinator; Food for the Hungry volunteer Bob Dennis;
PSUMC Pastor Susan Walker; Bernie Campbell, PSUMC trustee chair;
David Tilton, pantry volunteer; Salem Co-op Director Nadema Gemmell;
and Sally Perkins, PSUMC trustee and director of the Food for the Hungry Pantry.
submitted by Bernie Campbell, Pleasant Street United Methodist Church
The fundraising campaign on behalf of the Food for the Hungry Food Pantry of the
Pleasant Street United Methodist Church to raise funds for a new HOPE Center building
has received a major community donation of $30,000 from Salem Co-operative Bank.
Bank President Ann Lally and Director Nadema Gemmell visited the site today to accept
the thanks of members of the Food for the Hungry Food Pantry which will be occupying
the proposed building to be constructed on the church property at 8 Pleasant Street in
Salem.
The Food for the Hungry Food Pantry has been in operation for many years, and serves
over 50 families weekly, providing food and personal care items to those in need. The
pantry is operated by volunteer members from the church, as well as the greater Salem
community. In 2013 the Food for the Hungry Food Pantry received a Pillar award from
the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce for outstanding community work by a non-
prot entity.
The food pantry currently operates from space within the Pleasant Street United
Methodist Church building. In 2012 plans were developed to construct a new building
to better accommodate the pantry and its needs for storage space and service area, along
with other community outreach ministries of the church. The plans for the building were
approved by the Town of Salem Planning Board in the fall of 2013. It is anticipated
that construction could begin soon with site work preparation. The total estimated
construction cost is approximately $400,000.
Fundraising has been underway since the summer of 2013. In response to an appeal,
the Salem Co-operative Bank and its related charitable foundation, Salem Community
Benet, Inc. made a donation of $30,000 toward the project, the largest business/
corporate donation to date. The Salem Co-operative Bank, founded in Salem in 1922,
has branches in both Salem and Methuen, Mass. Bank President Ann Lally has received
numerous awards for community involvement, including recognition by the Greater
Salem Chamber of Commerce as its William A. Brown Businessperson of the Year in
2008 and this year received the Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award from the
Greater Salem Boys and Girls Club.
Anyone interested in the Hope Center project, or donating to it, can go to www.
hopecenter-psumc.org, or call the church at 603-898-2501.
Salem Athletic Clubs GM Retires
Family Promise Graduate Receives Car from National Auto Body Council
Over 1,000 cars donated through Recycled Rides program
submitted by Victoria Vareschi,
Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County
Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County announces the
donation of a refurbished car to Yvonne Comeau by the National
Auto Body Council in conjunction with Auto Fair/Collision Center of
Manchester.
Two cars and a van were originally damaged and totaled by their
insurance companies. Car dealerships, auto body shops and parts
stores pulled together with other groups to x the cars and get them
roadworthy.
Two of the families that got the cars Wednesday are part of the
Easter Seals program, while the third is from Family Promise of
Greater Rockingham County, an organization that helps homeless
families with children. Yvonne Comeau, a recent graduate of the
FPGRC program was grateful to receive the Hyundai. You will
never understand the appreciation and blessing this is to me and my
family.
Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County is a local non-
prot charity that helps homeless families get back on their feet.
The Derry-based charity was formed to help homeless families in
Atkinson, Auburn, Chester, Danville, Derry, Hampstead, Kingston,
Londonderry, Newton, Pelham, Plaistow, Salem, Sandown and
Windham.
Participating congregations take turns hosting families. On
average, the churches will have overnight guests for about one week
every few months.
During the host week, volunteers cook and serve meals, play with
children, and offer friendship and support to adults. The afnity
funds help to support the families while at the Day Center.
The project called Recycled Rides is run by the National Auto
Body Council.
The NABC said it has given away 1,000 recycled cars nationally
since the program began.
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Al (Aly) Parchuck of Methuen, Mass., has retired from
the Salem Athletic Club after 34 years as its general
manager.
In making the announcement, SAC owner Suzi Parker
stated, Al has been with us since day one (March
7, 1980) and has served the club and our members
with distinction, honor, and a whole lot of fun. His
contributions have been endless and he will be missed
by all.
As general manager, Parchuck has been involved in
all aspects of management and the clubs operations. In
the early days, when Salem Athletic Club was primarily
a racquetball club and social meeting place, Parchuck
served as the local racquetball ball pro.
He is a past board member of New England Health
Racquet and Sportsclub Association, past president of the
Salem Boys and Girls Club, and an active member of the
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce.
There simply were not many days when I didnt love
coming to work at the club, Parchuck stated. I have
great affection for the community and our staff, many
of whom have been here almost as long as I have. I
will especially miss the interaction with our members
who have helped us make SAC one of the most popular
athletic clubs in southern New Hampshire.
Parchuck and his wife, Maureen, have lived in
Methuen for 20 years and will now spend their winters in
Florida and summers on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Al Parchuck
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