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Sports Park Reopens Under Original Owner
by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– AMESBURY – A lot has happened very fast at the old Amesbury Sports Park since original founder Ted Dipple took the park operations out of bankruptcy on Dec. 30. The park with its 940-foot hill for snow tubing, opened last month under a new name, the New England Sports Park. Permits were secured from several city agencies for its operations, including re-opening its popular Corner Kick Pub. It hired a new staff, headed by former operations manager J.P. Searle as it president and former technology manager Louis Franceshi, as the new general manager. The staff produced and groomed snow for the eight runs in time to open its doors last month to the delight of adults and children who had not been able to go tubing this winter. The park, under its new management, has revised the tubing system, which Searle said “would put a smile on everyone's face.” In contrast to the previous owner, who Searle said, “sold the heck out of the hill,” the number of tubers will be limited to a maximum of 400 in each of three time blocks. On Saturdays and Sundays, the hill will be open for runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from 2 to 5 p.m., and from 5 to 8 p.m. On Fridays, the park will open at 2 p.m. Continued on page 3 President J.P. Searle at the New England Sports Park “Everybody will get their money's worth.
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state competition in March at a two-day event in Boston. There were six students who won first place honors, nine in second place, eight in third place, two in fourth place and four in fifth place. “We prepared harder for district and state competitions than ever before,� D'Aloisio said. For the state competition, “The kids will have their game face on. It is now how far do they want to go.� The prize for the students this year is a trip to Orlando, FL, to compete in international DECA competitions. D'Aloisio also praised the nonqualifying students because “DECA is a combined comprehensive learning, character building, and leadership development experience.� DECA, a non-profit international organization founded in 1946, prepares emerging leaders in high school and college to pursue business careers. The goal of DECA is to prepare its members to be college and career ready upon graduation, D'Aloisio wrote about the program. The program focuses on four areas: marketing, finance, hospitality and management. The high school program worldwide has about 200,000 students participating in 3,500 schools, including Triton and
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It will cut down on the number of people. And it makes it safer,� Searle said. Too often in recent years when an overcrowded hill made the wait times long, people left unhappy, he said. At $25 per tube, Searle believes the park should bring in enough revenue to support a staff of six permanent employees plus another 40 part-time staff members. The Corner Kick Pub is reopening with a new chef, who is rewriting the menu that will include the pub's Friday night wings and beer special. In the winter the pub will serve meals cafeteria style to improve the quality of its service. When warmer weather returns, so will table service, and large French doors will allow diners to spend time on the deck watching their children score goals on the soccer fields. “Parents don't want to miss their kid scoring a winning goal,� Searle said. The focus in the restaurant, the private function rooms and the fields and hill operations will be high-quality customer service, he said. Added is another function room upstairs for birthday parties and other functions. The park hosted its first function last weekend.
Gone will be the ZORB ride and summer tubing, he said. During the summer the park's focus will be on the fields and the restaurant. Tosh Farrell, one of the world's leading youth coaches, will continue to hold his youth soccer camps on the park's all-weather fields. Groups the Shore’s Over the The like North Hill Gang will play soccer. And there will be rugby matches. In 1993, Dipple and former Boston Bruins defenseman Brad Park founded the sports park on South Hunt Road at the intersection of Interstate 495 and Highway 150. He sold it to Event Partners, LLC in 2011, but remained the financial backer for the park. Then early last year, Event Partners declared bankruptcy with debts not only to Dipple, but to the city for more than $100,000 in back taxes and water/sewer fees to the city. The park owners also ran afoul of the city's conservation commission and was under a cease-and-desist order for violating neighboring wetlands during the large Spartan Race. The runners had crossed into neighboring wetlands and onto a capped private landfill. The new park has no plans to host such large events.
Dipple, who has insured many Boston professional athletes, was the only bidder for the park in the bankruptcy process. He changed the name of the park to give it a new start. “It made sense for him to take back the park,� Searle said. “Ted ! didn't want to see the dream go. Largest Independent Community Newspaper He hit a reset button.� # ! " ! "
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BENEFIT On Sunday, Feb. 8, a day of entertainment at St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall, 25 Elmwood Avenue, Lynn will benefit Bob Seibel, the longtime Boston comedian from Lynn who is fighting cancer. Seibel is currently living in Newburyport. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., the day will feature comedy from a plethora of Boston comedy legends including Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Tony V., Paul Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo, Johnny Pizzi, Christine Hurley, Mike Koutrobis, and Tumbling Jack Walsh, and music from North Shore Acapella, Street Magic, and Richie Willis and The Jewels. Tickets are $40, and will go WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th to offset Seibelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considerable medical bills. For tickets, call Pizzi at (781) WEDNESDAY MORNING 420-1036, or e-mail JohnnyPizzi@ BIRDING hotmail.com. Throughout the year, we will conduct our field trips to birding NEW ENGLAND STRING hot spots in the Newburyport/ QUARTET Plum Island area. The focus for our The New England String programs will be the Parker River Quartet (NESQ) will perform on National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Sunday, Feb. 8 at 4:00 p.m. at the Island, the Merrimack River estuary, Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., and other productive areas in Essex Newburyport, the first of three County. Wed, Feb 11, 2015; 9:30 concerts in the 2015 Jean C. Wilson am - 12:30 pm Meet at Joppa Music Series. T Suggested donations Flats Education Center, One Plum for the upcoming concert are $20 for Island Turnpike, Newburyport. adults and $10 for seniors. As ever at $17. No preregistration required. this series, children and students are Call 978-462-9998 for information eagerly welcomed and may attend about additional programs and with no expectation of donation. For events, or visit the website at www. more information about the concert massaudubon.org/joppaflats. go to frsuu.org/jean-wilson-musicseries or call 978-465-0602 x401. LECTURE: UNDERSEA ADVENTURES IN THE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th PHILIPPINES Joppa Flats Education Center GARDEN CLUB MEETING offers a monthly lecture series on Sea Spray Garden Club meeting natural history topics that is free to Mon, Feb 9th at 7 p.m. Noah Mass Audubon members. Children Wilson-Rich of The Best Bees Co. ages 8 and up are welcome. Wed, will present "All About Bees." Join Feb 11, 2015; 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm us to discover how vital the bee Meet at Joppa Flats Education population is for our gardens to Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, thrive. We welcome new members Newburyport. $4. No preregistration and guests! Meetings are held at required. Call 978-462-9998 for the East Parish United Methodist information about additional Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury programs and events, or visit the MA. Membership $35 for year and website at www.massaudubon.org/ guest fee $5.00 per meeting. For joppaflats. more info contact 978-388-4848. IPSWICH MUSEUM ANNUAL
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$500 CASH PRIZE - Big Daddy's Bait 'N' Tackle at the Danvers Agway is hosting its third annual Valentine's Day Ice Fishing Derby! AnglersCommunity may fish the pond of their choice!Connections The event starts at 7am. Weigh-in is at 3pm. Big Daddy's opens at 6am for bait and supplies. Several awesome prizes. $20 registration fee. Call Agway for details at (978) 774-1069. Located on 9 Wenham St., Danvers and also in Waltham at 54 Decorative Rugs from Iran, Pakistan, India Emerson Rd. Business Spotlight -----------------------------------------------------------and also - Turn of the Century Fine Antiques AMESBURY - Georgetown Theatre Workshop (GTW) presents A Bad Year For Tomatoes by John Patrick. Services: Appraisal, Repair & Wash A Bad Year for Tomatoes, directed by Renee Heusser and produced by Gael Nappa, will be performed at the Sparhawk School and Center for the Performing Arts on 196 Mainâ&#x20AC;˘ St. Amesbury,Sale MA on Feb. 19th, Real Estate For 20th, 21st at 8:00 p.m with a matinee on Feb. 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Characters: Myra Marlow â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nancy Fichera, Tom Lamont â&#x20AC;&#x201C; John Flynn, Cora Gump â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victoria Roberts, Reba Harper â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Terri LaPierre, Piney â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aaron Robbins, Willa Mae Wilcox â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sue Clohecy, Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Louis Dispenza. Fed up with the pressures â&#x20AC;˘ Sports Sports Sports and demands of her acting career, the famous Myra Marlowe leases a house in theâ&#x20AC;˘tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven and settles down to write her autobiography. She is successful in turning aside the offers pressed on her by her long-time agent, but dealing with her nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a different matter. In an attempt to shoo them away, and gain some Animals, privacy, Myra invents a mad, Plus homicidal sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who is Pets, kept locked in an upstairs room, but who occasionally escapes long enough to scare off uninvited visitors. The ruse works well, at first, but complications result when the local handyman develops an affection for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sister Sadieâ&#x20AC;? (really Myra in a fright wig) and some of the more officious ladies decide it is their Christian 159 Elliott St, &Myra Fitness duty to save the poor dementedHealth Sadieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soul. In desperation announces that her imaginary sibling has Additional 10% Danvers, MA 01923 suddenly gone off to Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which brings on the sheriff and the suspicion of murder! Tickets are $12.50. with this ad 978-774-1265 On Feb. 19th and Feb. 22nd all Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.50. Mon - Sat 10 to 6 95S to 128N, exit 22E Tickets may be purchased at the door or by logging in to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org. Credit From Cape Ann: 128S to exit 22E, left Sun 12 to 6 cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets. Georgetown Theatre off ramp about 1/4 mile Workshop is a non-profit organization featuring local actors, directors and stage crew who volunteer their www.danversrug.webs.com time. All performances are at the Sparhawk School 196 Main St. Amesbury, MA. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or find Georgetown Theatre Workshop on Facebook. -----------------------------------------------------------FREE COUPON GOOD AT HAVERHILL BEEF AND A-1 DELI - The Haverhill Masons is sponsoring 948-8696 â&#x20AC;˘ www.thetowncommon.com a community blood drive for the Red Cross. All donors will receive a coupon for Haverhill Beef, The A-1 â&#x20AC;˘ advertise@thetowncommon.com Deli, and for a free spa from Plaistow's Spa Medique (also in Londonderry, NH). This special event will be held at Haverhill's Masonic Hall, Monday, February 9th from 1-7 pm. Refreshments will be available. Please support this important cause that literately saves lives. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Red Cross at: (800) 733-2767. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Workshop in the Woods at Camp Denison in Georgetown , directed by Stacey April Fix for the past 13 years, has been sold to and transferred to Vittoria Penna and Anne Corthell. The summer camp once a program of Workshop Arts Inc, is now under a new management team and ownership and planning to continue the new program as Workshop in the Woods. For information www.wswsummercamp. com Workshop Arts Inc. continues to offer the Theater Workshop Program, internships and other arts enrichment programming. For information about Workshop Arts Inc.www.workshopartsinc.org ----------------------------------------------------------- IPSWICH Start a new family tradition and participate in the fun of the maple sugaring process by renting your very own sugar maple bucket this season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for yourself or as a gift (makes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweetâ&#x20AC;? early Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift!). Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maple syrup is made the old-fashioned way and is produced from Suzanne A. Carpentier, FIC sugar maple trees on the sanctuary in Topsfield. A sugar maple bucket â&#x20AC;&#x153;rentalâ&#x20AC;? is $75 ($25 of which is taxMA Lic #1930549 deductible) and includes an attractive certificate of â&#x20AC;&#x153;rentalâ&#x20AC;? suitable for gift-giving; a special tree-tapping 33 West Main Street program for bucket rental participants on Saturday, February 7, two tickets to our February Flapjack Fling Georgetown MA 01833 on February 21, and an 8-oz bottle of Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary maple syrup at seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. Order suzanne.a.carpentier@mwarep.org now to be able to participate in the tree-tapping program on February 7. For more information and to order (978)500-2523 your sugar maple bucket rental, call the sanctuary at 978-887-9264. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Join the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room of the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St., Ipswich, for a funfilled week of activities during the February school vacation. The local musical duo Daisy Nell and Capt. Stan will perform for children on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. This group has charmed families for years and will play many songs from their popular repertoire. On Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m., itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Family Bingo. Wingmasters, acclaimed birds of prey specialists, will present a program on owls on Thursday, Feb.
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NEWBURYPORT - Bereavement Support Group at Anna Jaques - If you have experienced the death 30 Main St. Topsfield (978) 887-6397 of a loved one, please join us as we share our losses, develop coping strategies, and move toward healing www.absolutelyeverything.com M-Sat 10-5 in a supportive, confidential environment. Dates: February 11 & 25 – 6:00-7:30pm, March 11 & 25 – 6:00-7:30pm, April 8 & 22 – 6:00-7:30pm. You must RSVP to attend: Lou Bonanno, Beacon Hospice Bereavement Coordinator at 978-837-3333 or Lucille.bonanno@amedisys.com. Fee: FREE Location: HR Conference Room, Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport. Directions: HR Conference Room is located on the 2nd floor. Enter through the main entrance and take the stairs across from the Gift Shop. Go to the top of the stairs and through the door, take a left. The HR Conference Room is at the end Talk to us. of the hallway on the right. Don’t wonder or worry anymore ! Come see us and get the answers -----------------------------------------------------------and information you need to make wise decisions. NEWBURYPORT - Winter in Newburyport Photo Contest 2015 - Announcing the Third annual Winter in Newburyport photo contest. This contest is open to all photographers and will be judged in two age AND categories, Adult and Young Adult. The young adult category is age 16, and under. Photos should be A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W either landscape, or a local landmark. The winner in each of these categories will receive a $50.00 Gift of . • Peter M. Ross Arthur K. Ross,•Jradvertise@thetowncommon.co 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com Newburyport Gift Certificate. In addition, the winning photo will be matted and framed by Newburyport Downtown Ipswich – 20 Market St. • rossandrosslawyers.com 978-356-2000 Framers, 3 Graf Rd. Newburyport, and then proudly displayed in the Newburyport Post Office lobby for One Year. All photos must be taken in Newbury, Newburyport or Salisbury, and will need to include the location of the photo. Photographers may submit up to 3 photos, and the preferred size is 8 x 10. Prints must be mailed to: Winter in Newburyport Photo Contest, P.O. Box 5, Newburyport, MA. 01950-9998. The contest is open from Jan. 1st to March 15th. No entries will be accepted postmarked after March 16th 2014. Please fill out the entry form at the newburyportchamber.org, and attach it to each photo submitted. We are not responsible for photos that are not identified. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us at the Rowley Public Library on Saturday, February 14 at 1 p.m. for some live music as pianist Joe Reid and vocalist Will McMillan bring Cole Porter’s beloved standards to life — including “Night and Day,” “Begin The Beguine,” “Don’t Fence Me In,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re The Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Anything Goes,” and “Easy To Love.” Cole Porter was an American songwriter noted for his sophisticated lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex musical forms. Pianist Bud, Miller Lite,with a wide range of jazz and classical musicians. Will Joe Reid enjoysBud a busyLight, music career, performing McMillan hasCoors performed as a featured Light for vocalist only at venues such as Scullers Jazz Club, Sanders Theatre, and the John F. Kennedy Library and has released three CDs. You are welcome to visit his website, willsings.com, listen to music at his blog, AMusicalifeOnPlanetEarth.WordPress.com, or watch him sing on YouTube. for 24pk at Suitcase The Rowley Public Library is located 141 Main or Street. Sign-up is not necessary but is recommended. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------Ad # 2 36pk cans SALISBURY COA - Valentine Lunch: The Salisbury Senior Center invites you to be their Valentine. Join (Private Schooldoes ) not print: Client / Newspaper use only – this BEST PRICE ONEntertainment THE NORTH SHORE us for Chinese Food and February 11th @ Noon. Pick up your ticket in advance for $6This perPDF – dated 06/10/11 –For replaces all previous PDFs of this ad. Please destroy all previous PDFs of this ad. person. Acrylic Painting on Wood: February 18th Noon – 3PM - Join instructor Grace Currier of “Say Questions? Call Acorn Advertising, 781-643-2928. plusbased deposit. These prices It with Grace” for this creative class ofare water acrylic painting. The wooden items for this month are your choice a wire potpourri basket “interchangeable” cover for $34.99 or a wooden 4 Actual ad size – 4” x 2” (Town Common ) 300 ofNewburyport Tpke,with a wooden - Wed 6a-10p sided tissues box with “interchangeable” sides Mon for $20. Must call ahead to place item order! Everything Thursis&limited Fri 6a-11p you need to(Route paint your1)item will be supplied. Class to 10 people; please pre-register at 978-462Rowley 2412. You may stop by our office to see a print outSat of what the items look like. 7a-11p Formally Cathy’s-----------------------------------------------------------Kitchen Sun 7a-10p SALISBURY(978) - The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) is recruiting volunteers to assist with 432-1427 cat care at its 63 Elm Street Salisbury shelter. 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Heartbreak only begins his inner self with lime green North Shore real estate you may call to describe the aftermath of exterior paint that irritated the Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or 165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969 building a lifelong dream house dogs. visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty. Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454 www.rowleyrealestate.com next to lush natural surroundings Another consideration com that were subsequently cut that must be addressed when down to make way for the super evaluating land costs is the highway that had been in the topography of the land itself. planning for years. There may Is it mostly ledge that must be also be a school or a park planned blasted? Is it on a slope that must that would bring all the crowds be filled in with additional soil? Powers of Attorney, probate representation & land use. and ballplayers to your dinner Are there already utilities at the Before you buy or sell, table daily. site? 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13 Carlida Rd, Groveland - Beautifully maintained and updated 5 bedroom home on desirable corner lot in charming Groveland neighborhood of lovely homes, cul-de-sacs and "no thru" side streets that see very little traffic. Originally a 3 bed ranch, tasteful addition/renovations offer 2051sf above ground living space with additional 968 sf in basement with full laundry room/chute, exercise/game room, huge workshop. Stunning, sparkling eat in kitchen granite counters, stainless steel applainces, pantry leads to cozy step down family room. Warm, inviting fireplaced livingroom, hardwood floors and spotless updated baths. 3 bedrooms on 1st floor, 2 more on second floor. Enormous shed built by master carpenter abuts conveniently located fenced area for pets. Plenty of room for gardening, or enjoying relaxing/entertaining moments on back yard brick patio. Interior rooms freshly painted with designer tones. Sought after elevated location captures sunshine that fills this happy home. New Burnham heater, h20 tank. Easy access to major routes, shopping, parks and schools. Come enjoy.! Offered at $379,900. For more information Contract Janet Hilton @ 781-405-4867. OPEN�HOUSE,�Saturday,��February�7,�2015�from�12-1PM. 210 Ferncroft Tower, Middleton - Southeast facing 1531 s.f., 2 bedroom, 2 bath, garden-style condo. Walls of Windows/Sliders open from all rooms to a 35 ft. private patio adjacent to sweeping lawns and gardens. This sunny condo features a fully applianced eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer combo, plenty of cabinets, tile floor and opens graciously to the large living/dining room. The 20x13 ft. master bedroom suite boasts a 12x6 ft. walk-in closet plus 2 additional closets, new laminate floor and ensuite master bath with double vanity sinks and marble floor. The condo fee is "ALL INCLUSIVE" including cable TV. Assigned garage parking, extra storage, 24-hr. security, function room, new state-of-the-art fitness center, heated outdoor pool are some of the many amenities one enjoys at the prestigious Ferncroft Tower--a perfect place to call home. Offered at $269,000. For More Info Contact Ray & Ann McGuiggin @ 978-777-3030.
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As the Broker/Owner of Country Crossroads Realty Associates, Janet's background as an attorney, an advanced critical care RN and award winning REALTOR® is a testament to her passion for helping people improve their lives. Let Janet assist you with your transition whether it be downsizing, making that first home purchase or finding just the right investment property. Her unique background will be invaluable to you as a buyer or a seller! Give Janet Hilton a call today at 781-405-4867. 22 Mineral St, Ipswich - The 1696 Ephraim Harris House is For Sale! Be one of the very few people to own a First Period Home in Ipswich (circa 1620 - 1720). Walking distance of all downtown has to offer. A Beacon Hill style enclosed courtyard paved with old bricks and climbing Wisteria. Inside, wander through slowly and see the blend of the old, antique charm and modern amenities. Spacious Living Room, beamed ceilings with a fireplace may make you wish for the cold days of winter curling up by a roaring fire! A gourmet kitchen with custom made glass fronted cabinets & wood counters, stainless steel appliances, farmer's sink, charming fireplace. Spacious Master Bedroom, sitting area, fireplace plus full bath. A bonus room, perhaps child's room, laundry, sewing, home office, art or music studio! Entire 3rd floor is a loft space, high ceilings, private bath and sitting area Offered at $479,000. For More Info Contact Diane Mayo @ 978-500-0657.
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