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FREE Atomic Cafe Comes to Town
January 15 - 21, 2014 Vol. 10, No. 11
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Trying to Bring the President to Rowley
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– Rowley. And he thinks he knows how to make that happen. Comley, who started a national whistleblower organization We The People 27 years ago, is writing letters and asking others to write letters to the First Lady, Michele Obama. Last week, Comley spoke to about 30 men at the Byfield Parish Church, soliciting them to write to the First Lady. He said he has people all over the country and around the world asking the First Lady to get him an audience with the Photo by Stewart Lytle President. Stephen Comley Sr. “I am going to bring Obama REGIONAL – Stephen Comley to Rowley,” he said. Sr. is determined to speak directly Comley would like to get the with President Obama. He would President's attention about the like to get the President to meet use of counterfeit and substandard with him one-on-one if he can parts in nuclear power plants. He orchestrate a presidential visit to Continued on page 3
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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NEWBURYPORT – What a great idea for a cold day. Grab a book or crossword puzzle to enjoy in a cozy cafe while sipping on a coffee or local draft beer or munching on a great sandwich or salad. You can do that in one location now on one of this city's highest profile corners – State and Pleasant streets. The Book Rack has become both a book store and a cafe as the Atomic Cafe takes over some of its
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space. Although separately owned, the two businesses are intertwined as patrons can walk between the cafe and book store through the door that once joined the children's book section with the rest of the store. The Book Rack, which first opened in 1972 and has been owned by Robert Hugo since 1988, is on the corner where the children's books were displayed Continued on page 3
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ROWLEY: Suzie “Susan� M. (Hastings) Pothier, 55, of Rowley, passed away early Monday morning January 6, 2014 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, with family by her side. She was the wife of Shawn M. Pothier of Rowley. Suzie was born in Norwood on March 27, 1958 to Catherine R. (Phalen) Hastings of Yarmouthport and the late John V. Hastings. She graduated from Norwood High School and North Adams State College; recently completing a MS degree from Salem State College. After college she became a teacher and taught first grade at the Pine Grove School in Rowley, where she taught for many years. She was very active in Rowley, in the soccer community and she was one of the original founders of Kids Kingdom Playground in Rowley. She loved skiing and was a Ski Ambassadior at Sunday River in Maine. She loved the outdoors and gardening, anything to do with nature. In addition to her husband Shawn and mother Catherine, she is survived by two sons, Matthew S. Pothier and Ryan M. Pothier, both of Rowley; seven siblings; brothers, John “Jack� Hastings and wife Joanne of Norwood, James Hastings and wife Jane of Brewster, Robert Hastings of GA, David Hastings of Yarmouthport; sisters, Barbara and husband Joseph Suzi of Norwood, Jeanne and husband Stephen Dilorenzo of Hudson,NH and Cathy Hastings of Rochester, NY. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. A funeral Mass was be offered at St. Mary's Church, Main Street, Rowley on Friday, January 10th at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. A period of visitation was be held on Thursday, January 9th, 3-7 PM in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Dana- Farber Cancer Insitute, c/o non smoker lung cancer research, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.
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has been campaigning on this issue for more than two decades after he was dismissed by Nuclear Regulatory Commission oďŹƒcials when he asked what was the evacuation plan for the elderly and disabled in the event of an accident at the Seabrook nuclear power plant. Comley, whose son now owns the Sea View Nursing Home in Rowley, said he was advised in a letter from the late NRC chief of staff Victor Stello that there was no plan for evacuating those who are infirm or disabled, like some who are residents at Comley familyowned nursing home located 12 miles from the Seabrook plant. He said he was told that patients who cannot be moved should be left behind and given potassium iodide by a volunteer staff person. “It is hard to get someone to volunteer for that job,â€? he joked last week. Comley, who has been called a variety of names from pest and pain in the neck to anti-nuclear protestor, said last week he is not against nuclear power, but would like to make sure that the nuclear plants, including the Seabrook plant, are operated safely. “The NRC is covering up the use of substandard parts, and I can prove it,â€? he said. In his letter to Ms. Obama, which the White House signed for
last May, Comley said his real goal is less about nuclear safety than it is about proving that “Democracy is still alive and well in America.� So far, the President has not responded to five letters sent to him. “Your husband's administration is now the fifth during two decades to ignore my letters concerning this most pressing concern.� Comley has been ignored by the White House by Presidents since Ronald Reagan. During his talk last week he told the story and produced a blownup photo to prove it was true that he had confronted then-President Reagan about the substandard parts being used in nuclear power plants. As a lifetime member of the Republican Inner Circle, Comley managed to approach Reagan during a convention. Carrying a large historic flag, which caught the President's attention, Comley knelt down in the aisle a few feet from the President's podium. The President motioned for him to come forward and bring the flag, which Comley planned as a gift to Reagan. But in addition to the flag, Comley handed the President papers outlining the substandard parts issue. He said that wiped the smile off the President's face. Comley said White House staff members later denied that the President had received any papers from Comley. Comley was arrested for trying
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before. The 40-seat Atomic Cafe occupies the rest of the space that was the book store. Andrew Mahoney, who with his brother John owns Atomic Cafes in Beverly and Marblehead, said they had been looking to expand. Newburyport was their first choice. “We love this town,� Andrew Mahoney said. But they felt they had to be on one of the major streets. And that space is hard to find these days. Mahoney mentioned to Robert Hugo, who owns the Spirit of 1776 Book Store in Marblehead, about their desire to be in Newburyport. He asked Hugo, who also owns the Book Rack, if he knew anyone in Newburyport who might help him find space here. Hugo, also the building owner, told Mahoney that he might downsize the book store to create space for the cafe. When the Mahoneys looked at the book store location, they got excited. “This is the space we wanted and needed,� he said. Joining the Mahoneys in the Newburyport cafe as a partner is Michael Vien, which will allow the Mahoneys to continue working
their Beverly and Marblehead cafes and the Salem warehouse where they brew their own coffees. The Newburyport Atomic Cafe looks much like the other cafes, but offers a wider variety of food and drink. It features natural meats and locally produced bakery goods. It also sells beer and wine, including several local beers such as Ipswich Ale, Greenhead IPA and Newburyport IPA on tap. There is Pabst Blue Ribbon in a can, which a bartender explained has its own cult following, favored by young adults. Mahoney said he and his brother know more about beers than wines, but are looking to develop a strong local wine list. The cafe opens mornings at 7 with their brewed coffees and teas along with breakfast sandwiches and locally baked muďŹƒns. For lunch, patrons may choose from a larger menu that includes salads and vegetarian or meat sandwiches. There will also be cheese and meat trays to compliment the beers and wines. For the first few weeks, the cafe will be open until 8 p.m., but as the staff gets trained, it will stay open until 10 p.m., Mahoney said. When the weather permits, it
will also have 16 to 18 seats on the sidewalk. Although in only about a third of A DEDICATED INDOOR CYCLING STUDIO its previous space, the Book Rack 2 WEEK UNLIMITED STARTER $39 is comfortably loaded with books. TOWEL & WATER ALWAYS PROVIDED! And Peter Leonard-Solis, who was www.KraveCycling.com manning the store, said the planNorth is The Shore’sLocated Largestin Independent Salisbury Square Community - 978.255.7185 Newspaper to add puzzles that people can pick up to work as they walk through the store to the cafe. Book store browsers can even pick up a cup of coffee or soft drink and come in to check out the latest arrivals. That cannot be said for the wine or beer. Books can be read while sipping beer or wine only in the cafe. To celebrate the opening of the new cafe, the Book Rack is offering a 10 percent discount on any book that is bought with a beverage from Atomic Cafe. Last week, just a few days since • Social Occasion it opened, the cafe was having a rush. Every seat was taken by • Mother of the people eating and drinking. Bride and Groom “I hate seeing an empty shop,â€? Mahoney said with pride. • Sportswear A few patrons worked on • Accessories their computers, using the free Internet. All store credits and gift certiďŹ cates must be redeemed “We hope people will use this 31 Water Street (The Atkinson Building), Newburyport as their oďŹƒce,â€? he said. “We don't care how long they stay as long as On-Site Parking . 978-465-2266 they are buying.â€?
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Meet at the Newburyport, the first meeting of the beauty. Our Wednesday Evening Joppa Flats Education Center, One Freedom from Addictions Chalice Circle • February 14th to 23th Lecture series is generously sponsored Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. will meet. Free and open to the public Friday to Sunday 8am to 8pm by First Ipswich Bank. Cost is free Fee per session: $18. Preregistration for members, $10 for non-members. is required. . Call 978-462-9998 for FULL(ISH) MOON HIKE • FIVE DAY! February 17th to 21st information about additional programs Friday, January 17, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm WEDNESDAY EVENING and events, or visit the Web site at www. - For families with children 6 years and LECTURE: BIRDING IN massaudubon.org/joppaflats. older. With the nearly-full moon as our Free pick up and drop off at home. MINNESOTA AND NORTH guide, we will hike through the woods 19 Macy Street (Rte 110) DAKOTA THE THREE AMIGOS of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Amesbury, MA Dave Larson presents slides and The Three Amigos live at Newburyport as we watch for nocturnal animals and listen for the hoots of owls and the howls of coyotes. We’ll warm up with LEGAL NOTICE hot chocolate back in the Barn after our hike. FEE: $9/adults, $7/children ROWLEY CONSERVATION (discount for Mass Audubon members). COMMISSION Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www. In accordance with the Wetlands massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. Protection Act, Mass. 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Community Announcements AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging along with Dr. Heidi Lilienthal, Psy.D and Whitney Willman, Yoga Instructor, is pleased to announce the launch of a yoga class for female veterans. This class is specifically for female veterans Community Connections with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST). This will be a seventy-five minute mat class and attendants should be able to get up and down from the floor with relative ease. Classes will be held over twelve consecutive weeks and will meet on Saturday mornings (time will be determined). This class will build new skills each session and weekly participation is crucial. The first class will be held on Saturday, the 11th of January at the Council on Aging in The Provident Room. If you are interested in attending please contact Tarynne Crutchfield, MSW Intern at the Amesbury COA to be screened. She can be reached at (978) 388-8138 extension 551.This class is open to female veterans from Amesbury and the surrounding communities. • -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury is hosting an 8-week Junior Church Basketball Winter Program for both girls & boys ages 5-8 in the church gym on Fridays from January 31 until March 21 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. This program is a noncompetitive, instructional league designed to teach fundamental basketball skills and • donation of $10 per child•to help defray expenses. Please basic Bible knowledge in a fun and engaging manner. A suggested make check payable to: MSBC/Bball. Space is limited. To register in advance contact the church office at 978-388-0930 or msbcsec@verizon.net. All are welcome. 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Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central St, Byfield, MA. For all actors ages 8 – 18. Rehearsals Schedule Thursdays 6:30pm-8pm and Saturdays 12pm-2pm 6 Performances: May 2, 3, 4 & 9, 10, 11. For more info contact: Mike Fay at (978) 476-6053, E-mail: ttsplayers@gmail.com or coachmikefay@ gmail.com. Web site: www.tts-players.com. Watch for Sign-ups for the next TTS workshop show! (for Ages 6-12) -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host a return visit of Dr. Paul Janson on Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Janson has recently published a medical mystery titled Mal Practice. He was a featured speaker last year, introducing his series of books about adoption, Child in Our Hearts. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. There will be light refreshments and books for sale. 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in all the nail holes and/or paint standard form purchase and sale agreement addresses inclusions the wall? Adaptability. If the item and exclusions with even greater Both parties should becomes an integral part of the detail. home, it cannot be removed. sign the sellers statement and For example, a floating laminate inclusion/exclusion sheet when floor is a fixture, even though an offer is made to avoid…”I it is snapped together. Built-in didn’t know that the washer and appliances are properly considered dryer weren’t included. I want to fixtures, especially custom items. lower my offer by $4,000”, signed That includes your Sub Zero an unhappy buyer. In all the Purchase and Sale refrigerator and Viking Range/ Oven specially selected for the agreements I have seen the gourmet kitchen. Free standing standard language provides by appliances, however, are generally default that most commonly understood fixtures are part of the not considered fixtures. We touched on some of the sale, such as furnaces, hot water gray areas including the built in heaters, oil tanks, carpeting, and cabinetry above. Some others lighting fixtures. Exclusions must include wall mounted flat screen be writtenC, or by default they TV’s and surround sound speaker may be considered fixtures and systems. How do you handle included in the sale. The bottom line is the old them? Disclose! Disclose! Disclose! saying goes; you can’t be too Nothing is worse for a REALTOR careful. If there are items that than a seller “reminding” you that were not addressed at the contract the TV or refrigerator is going to purchase or purchase and sale with them. This seller claims you may run into a very stressful that they told you that “when walkthrough and a potentially we took the listing”. Be that as delayed sale. If you have any questions about it may any REALTOR should be able to reference the sellers this article, real estate in general or statement and/or the Inclusion/ are looking to buy or sell a home Exclusion sheets that the seller please contact me, John McCarthy filled out. The opportunity to at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., address fixtures, inclusions and Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 exclusions starts when the home 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or is listed NOT a few days before via email at john@rowleyrealestate. the walkthrough or even during com an open house. An experienced REALTOR should identify all Jack Cook’s potential fixture issues ahead of time, and disclose them any Rubbish Service listing package given to buyers Affordable Affordable during showings or even on MLS Weekly Pickup either as included or excluded in Weekly Pickup the sale. If the sellers want to take and Extra Services and Extra Services that new stove or Bengal tiger head on the wall then they better ~ Fall Clean-Out ~ let their REALTOR know. Main St., Rowley, MA 84 Main84St., Rowley, MA Keep Writing 978-948-7228 Any exclusions and inclusions 978-948-7228 in MLS and/or on your signed listing sheet should be carried over and written into the Offer to Purchase and the purchase and sale agreement. The
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A list of New Year’s resolutions is really like a “to-do list” on a larger scale. As with many to-do lists, some of the items on it keep getting pushed down in the ranking of priorities because of the constraints of time. So I have a suggestion to keep in mind when making pledges to yourself about what you are going to do this year: Make purifying your time your first resolution. Many driven people pride themselves on how many tasks and commitments they are able to take on. Eventually, reality catches up and this philosophy of always doing more becomes counterproductive, as you inevitably have to approach your growing list of commitments at a more superficial level. The simple truth is that getting more done is not a matter of doing more things; it is a matter of doing the right things with your time. In that sense, the answer is often found in “unhooking” yourself from the low-
value time wasters that hold you back from giving your full attention to the things that truly drive your success. You can’t buy more hours in a day, but you can reclaim time for yourself. You can choose to delegate; you can choose to streamline and purge yourself of recurring nuisances that eat away at your productivity. You can choose to say “no” to demands on your time that don’t fit your criteria for being worthwhile. By purifying your time priorities in this way, you amplify the value of your time and you get more out of life. So as you put together your list of things you want to do over the coming year, be sure to work on another list at the same time: a list of things you don’t want to do anymore. Think of it as a “To-Not-Do” list. Some of the items on this list may take time and effort to unhook from, such as delegating others to take over certain duties. Some of them you will find you can drop right away. Of course, this does not include things that you are passing on to say your spouse, like laundry and grocery shopping. Be ruthless about it, keeping in mind that this is your most precious resource we are talking about. Examine each recurring demand on your time
and ask yourself if it’s adding value to your life in an intangible way? Is it enhancing your productivity and improving your life? If the answer is no to both of those questions, the next question becomes obvious: Then why are you doing this? Challenge yourself right now to sit down and create your own list of things to not do in 2014. Try to come up with at least five items. This is a great way to start the year with a feeling of liberation. This allows you to clear your mind of clutter and award yourself more time and energy to embrace the really important possibilities. You can create specific lists for different aspects of your life, like your health. Changing your habits takes effort and the awareness that you want the change in your life. I look forward to sharing ideas on this subject throughout the year. Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at jpstclair@ dentalhealthforlife.com. You can view all previously written columns at www. jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.
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