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Church Steeple Repair Begins Again in April

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by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT — For even iconic church steeples water has no respect. “Water goes where it wants to go,” said Bill Heenehan, church administrator for the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pleasant Street. And water over the decades found it way into the wood of the steeple on the 214-year-old white ornate church, causing extensive rot, particularly in one of the 14by-14-inch posts that runs 95 Photos courtesy of Lynn Parsons feet from the bell tower deck to Top photo is is of the Captains, Corey Parsons, Cam Armand and Nick Venora the ground. There was less rot in the other with Coach Dave Clay. Bottom photo is Senior Players with Coach at their last game, win against Amesbury. (Nick Venora, Ellsworth Rogers, Curtis Photo by Stewart Lytle three posts that support the bell

The church steeple under repair.

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Lanphear, Corey Parsons, Coach Dave Clay, Cam Armand, Kevin Clark and Jake Gilbert.)

This Winter to Test Gardeners’ Mettle by stewart Lytle, reporter –––––––––––––––––

REGIONAL – With the snows topping 100 inches and drifts covering fences and blocking windows, it is easy to be anxious about the winter’s lasting impact on spring gardens. Expert gardeners Freeman Condon and Tim Lamprey believe the deep snows can actually be good for the buried plants, if the weight does not become too heavy. “A good blanket of snow is a plus,” said Condon, who has owned Beach Plum Farms on Route 110 in Salisbury for three decades. Lamprey, another veteran gardener who owns Harbor Freeman Condon and a snow covered arborvitae.

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Garden Center on Route 1 in Salisbury, said there are many variables, but the deep snows can provide insulation for the plants against low temperatures and high winds. The temperature below the snow actually increases by about two degrees for each inch of accumulation. The soil also gives off some heat so that the soil temperature can be much warmer than the air temperature. One study found that when the air temperature was minus 14 degrees, the soil under nine inches of Continued on page 3

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tower, but 25 feet of the northwest corner post has to be replaced. The restoration project that began last summer and was supposed to be completed last fall was halted for the winter. Some of the scaffolding has stayed in place, awaiting warmer weather. Heenehan predicts work will begin again April 1, when the green wrap on the scaffolding will go back up. He expects the project will be completed by early summer. The restoration was projected to cost the city, church members and contributors about $500,000. Heenehan, also a long-time member of the First Religious Society, expects the additional work will cost 30 to 40 percent more. He is finalizing the budget now and met with the city’s Community Preservation Committee last week to begin discussing a second round of funding for the project. The CPC has already contributed $200,000. Heenehan said he was does not know yet how much the church will ask in its application for a second round of CPC funding. “Being as important a building as it is,” Heenehan believes the city will agree to more funding. He said the project, also has the support of the city’s Historical Commission and other preservation groups, got a positive reception from the committee. Last year, Linda Smiley, chair

of the Newburyport Historical Commission, said she was pleased that the CPC has supported the steeple and meetinghouse repair project. “It is such a significant building,” she said. “We all benefit from it.” Heenehan said, “The society has been committed stewards of this historic building for 200 years. That has not changed.” In addition to the CPC funds, the First Religious Society continues to talk with other sources of foundation and private donations. It has received $40,000 from its own Bailey Foundation, $25,000 from anonymous church members, $50,000 from the Hale Foundation and $5,000 from the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. The Massachusetts Historical Commission is not providing funds because the church selected a contractor before asking for the funding, which violates MHC’s guidelines, Heenehan said earlier. The church members are also being asked for additional donations as well, he said. Built in 1811, the church with its classic Federal facade has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Renowned early American architect Samuel McIntire copied this church steeple to design several steeples in Salem. The initial restoration project, completed by Painter’s Pride in Framingham, includes

replacement of large portions of three of the eight columns and all of the pedestals they sit on the lower light tower above the bell. It also included the tops of the columns, called capitals, which were replaced with sculpted cast aluminum. Ornamentation, including scroll work, rosebuds and petals were copied. Once the scaffolding was up, the crews were able to assess the extent of the water damage. And some additional work was needed. All of the 48 meetinghouse clear-glass windows have been replaced, as have two of the three front doors. “We were pleased with the results,” Heenehan said of the initial restoration. Then on Oct. 2, a day he remembers vividly, the workmen found extensive rot when they peeled back the molding on the base of the steeple. The rotted posts support the bell deck and architectural elements on it. By the end of October, the church realized it was facing not one project, but two. It was decided to stop work for the winter and leave some of the scaffolding up, while it consulted with experts to come up with the right solution and the best contractor. American Steeple & Tower Co. in Salem was hired to finish the project, Heenehan said. Asked if the restored church steeple would last another 200 years, he said, “We expect so, and then some.”

snow hit 28 degrees. Lamprey and Condon worry more about the weight of the snows. So far this winter the snows have been lighter and fluffier which can pose less of a weight problem. But as the snow banks turn icy and freezing rain falls on the tall snow piles, the weight can get so heavy that it breaks plant and tree limbs, they said. Of particular concern for injury are evergreens, which keep their leaves through the winter. Compounding the problem, Lamprey said, is the additional snow being raked off of roofs onto plants. Ice cycles on roofs, which may weight hundreds of pounds, can also fall and break vulnerable rhododendrons, he said. Condon said it would be a good idea, if possible, to take a broom and run it from the ground up to knock the snow off the limbs. If a limb is encased in ice, experts suggest that you leave that

alone until the ice melts. Prune any limb that has been damaged or broken, Lamprey said. More of a concern to Condon than the snow is the severe and prolonged cold. “Any marginally sensitive plants could be adversely affected by the cold,” he said. Cold can suck water out of even dormant plants. But plants tied up in burlap should weather the winter well, he said. Lamprey worries about too much moisture in the soil, which could rot many plants. The rot last year was hard on plants, he said. A lot of his customers came into his garden center complaining about favorite plants that had rotted away. “A slow thaw would be perfect,” Lamprey said. Condon agrees. “Pray for a slow melt,” The best would be for fog to roll in at night. “Fog eats snow,” Lamprey said.

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Community Announcements AMESBURY - History of Lowell’s Boat Shop - Master Boat Builder Graham McKay and Education Coordinator Patty Hoyt present the history ofCommunity the oldest continuously operating boat shop in America. Graham McKay and Connections Patty Hoyt will present a slideshow which includes historic photos along the river. The program will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00p.m. Registration is required. You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org or contact Margie Walker, Local History Librarian at mwalker@mvlc.org or 978388-8148. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Henna for Teens - Mandy Roberge will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Wednesday, March 25 at 5:00 for her Henna program. Teens will be able to select from • designs that we have or you can create your own. This program is for 7th-12th grade. Registration is required. You can register online at www. amesburylibrary.org or contact Margie, Teen Librarian at mwalker@mvlc.org or 978-388-8148. -----------------------------------------------------------• Ipswich history, there•is nothing more fun than IPSWICH - Museum Ambassadors Wanted! If you love sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with visitors to Ipswich. Please join us as a tour guide or greeter for the Whipple, Heard, and Knight Houses. We will provide training, support, interesting work, great company, and gratitude. Join with a friend, or come on your own to meet new people. Contact the Museum at director@ ipswichmuseum.org to find out how to start. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) announced that Crane Beach Parking Permits are for sale online. Purchasing a 2015–2016 Crane Beach Parking Permit sticker will allow Trustees’ members to park at Crane Beach for no additional charge, offering a significant savings for frequent beach visitors. The cost of the sticker for Trustees’ members is $75. Blair Steck, Director of Membership Acquisitions for The Trustees, encourages members to take advantage of the sticker program noting, “it’s the best beach deal to be found on the North Shore. For just $75, Trustees’ members can take enjoy the beach all day, all year – whether it’s taking long walks along the pristine shoreline in the off-seasons, spending a sun-filled Fourth of July with family and friends, or plunging in the Atlantic for a refreshing dip mid-August.” The parking sticker program is available to Trustees’ members. Membership in The Trustees starts at just $37 for students and seniors, $47 for individuals, and $67 for families. As a Trustees’ member, not only do you enjoy significant savings at Crane Beach, but you’ll also enjoy discounts at other Trustees properties and programs locally and across the state – from the Castle Hill Summer Concert Picnic Series and the luxurious Inn at Castle Hill in Ipswich, to Appleton Cooks! workshops and farm-to-fork events. Crane Beach is open year-round, 8am to sunset, with restroom facilities available and rangers on-site daily. Dog walking and horseback riding is permitted on the beach in the winter months, from October 1—March 31. Visit www.thetrustees.org/greendogs for permitting and information. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the beach is fully staffed with rangers, lifeguards, and EMTs. The Crane Beach store, featuring refreshments and merchandise, is open daily as well as the bathhouses, with toilets and changing areas, and outside showers and picnic area. The beach staff provides transportation to the beachfront for visitors needing extra assistance. For nonmembers and Trustees’ members who do not purchase a sticker, 2015 beach pricing remains the same this year. Nonmembers pay $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends and holidays during the summer beach season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and Trustees members without a sticker pay $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays. Beach admission price is reduced after 3pm and during the offseason.Membership and Crane Beach sticker and admission fees help support the critical work of The Trustees of Reservations, including the ongoing management, maintenance, and care of special places like Crane Beach and other remarkable natural and cultural treasures on the North Shore and across the state. For more information, to become a member or renew your membership, and to purchase a beach sticker, visit www. thetrustees.org/cranebeach, email cranebeach@ttor.org, or call 978.921.1944 ext. 1885. For parking updates, beach information and more, follow The Trustees on twitter @CraneBeachMass and Facebook www.facebook. com/craneestate. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Temporary Food Events are enjoyable community events for all. The Ipswich Health Department wants to help community organizations planning these events understand state food regulations, the permit application process and safe food handling. Temporary food events present special challenges since they may operate either indoors or outdoors and often have limited physical and sanitary facilities available. Join use and learn about your role in having a safe and successful temporary food event. Temporary Food Event trainings will be held at the Ipswich Masonic Temple, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich on two dates; March 24: 6pm-8pm and April 18: 9am-11am. Call the Health Department at 978-356-6606 or email jbrown@ipswich-ma.gov to preregister and reserve your space today. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Farmers Markets are beneficial to the farmers, the community and shoppers. The Ipswich Health Department wants to help Farmers Market organizers, managers and food vendors understand state food regulations, the permit application process and safe food handling. Most often, farmer’s markets are held in an open-air setting and often have limited physical and sanitary facilities available so they offer special challenges. Join use and learn about your role in having a safe and successful farmers market. The Farmers Market training will be held at Ipswich Town Hall, Meeting Room C, 25 Green Street, Ipswich, on March 30: 6pm-8pm. Call the Health Department at 978-356-6606 or email jbrown@ipswich-ma.gov to pre-register and reserve your space today. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Need to compose and share a document on your iPad but not sure how? How do I? Saturdays continue at the Newbury Town Library on Saturday, March 21st from 10:30-12:30 when Mike Olson returns to demonstrate Pages, a full-feature word processing app for iPad. This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your iPad or use one provided by the library. Please register on the library’s web site at newburylibrary.org or by calling the library at 978-465-0539. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - MARCH MADNESS is coming to the Belleville Church Thrift Shop, 300 High St Newburyport. All month long fill a bag of clothes, shoes, pocketbooks, and bedding for only $5. We also have a

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Upcoming lectures include: Plum Island – A Stroll to Grape Island and Camp • Sea Haven Sunday, March 22 at 2:00pm The Lincoln Assassination & 19th Century Mourning Customs Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm The First Tea Party?: An Historical Quest & Lesson Sunday, April 12 at 2:00pm -----------------------------------------------------------• • NEWBURYPORT - The Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) proudly announces the 5th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser to be held Friday, March 13, at 6 pm at Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, to benefit the Newburyport Public Schools. This event is open to the public, and is a spectatorfriendly event; however, ticket purchases are required to play in the Tournament. Prizes are awarded to the top finishers. The event features professional dealers and seating is limited – last year this event sold out! Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online at www.NewburyportEF.org or in person at Oregano Ristorante and Pizzeria (cash only), 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. The evening features a cash bar and food is provided for players compliments of Oregano Ristorante and Pizzeria. Spectators are welcome and there is no cover charge. A silent auction features a signed football and New England sport celebrity jerseys, along with unique one-of-a-kind experiences and packages, such as golf for four or ‘Beer for a Year’ from The Newburyport Brewing Company and more. Registrants who pay by Saturday, February 13th, will receive a $25 gift card to Oregano Ristorante and Pizzeria. Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $500 - $2,500. To discuss sponsorship options, or for more information, contact Kevin Fruh at kfruh@NewburyportEF.org . To sponsor an educator to play, please register on-line and choose the ‘Sponsor an Educator’ ticket option. 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The book recounts the story of the 1820 wreck of the whaleship Essex, which inspired Melville’s classic Moby-Dick and describes its doomed crew’s ninety-day attempt to survive whale attacks and the elements on three tiny lifeboats. The Ron Howard-directed movie adaptation starring Chris Hemsworth will be released later this year. Events at the library include “Songs of the Sea” with folksinger Roger Tincknell; a visit from Ladder, a life-size interactive fin whale from the Blue Ocean Society; a showing of the 1956 movie MobyDick starring Gregory Peck and directed by John Huston; a talk with Eric Jay Dolin, the author of Leviathan: History of Whaling in America; a visit from Graham McKay, Master Boat Builder and Executive Director of Lowell’s Boat Shop, who built a replica whaleboat in 2013; book discussions with local author Holly Robinson; special nautical themed crafts and story times for children; and a Chowder-Fest catered by Woodman’s of Essex. A grand prize drawing of a whale watch for four will be raffled off. Attend any event to be entered in the raffle. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library. View the web site at http://rowleyreads.x10host. com/ or call 978-948-2850 for more information. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club (GNFC) will hold its biannual baby and kids consignment sale on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8am to 1pm. The sale will be held at the Salisbury Boys & Girls Club, 18 Maple Street, Salisbury, MA. The consignment sale is an organized, store-like environment where individuals sell and purchase gently used baby and kids clothing, toys, and baby gear. Come and find great deals on: Children’s Shoes/Sandals, Children’s SPRING/SUMMER Clothing, Rain gear and Coats, Toys, Strollers, Baby gear, Maternity clothing, Books, Children’s Videos & DVD’s, Games & Layette. 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GUYS & DOLLS JR See March 6th PIANIST CHAD BOWLES TO PERFORM IN NEWBURYPORT American pianist Chad Bowles will perform on Sunday, March 8, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the second of three concerts in the 2015 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. The Jean C. Wilson Music Series is named for one of the founders and the director of the music series for 28 years. Now, under the auspices of the First Religious Society in Newburyport, the Music Series offers three concerts held during the winter months. Suggested donations are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors. As ever at this series, children and students are eagerly welcomed and may attend with no expectation of donation. For more information about the concert go to frsuu.org/jean-wilson-musicseries or call 978-465-0602 x401. MONDAY, MARCH 9th GARDEN CLUB MEETING Sea Spray Garden Club is meeting on Monday March 9th at 7:00 p.m. Our speaker is Russ Cohen, professional environmentalist. His topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Plants I Have Know and Eatenâ&#x20AC;? Come join this group of fellow gardeners for a much needed boost to get ready for spring! Meetings are held at the East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury. New members and guests always welcome! Membership $35 for year and guest fee $5.00 per meeting. For more info contact 978388-4848.

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their dental treatment. This saved a lot of patients from taking antibiotics prior to dental appointments. As I stated in my last column, this made sense to me. How could a loading dose of antibiotics prevent heart infection when a person could go home, floss and create a bacteremia on their own? Then I came across some recent research out of the U.K. Scientists reported that the incidence of life-threatening heart infection has increased significantly in England since the introduction of their 2008 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, as dentists have written fewer prescriptions for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures. According to the study authors, 40% of infective endocarditis cases are caused by oral bacteria. However, the authors did point out that their data do not establish a causal association. One of the researchers stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Infective endocarditis is a rare but serious infection of the heart lining. We hope that our data will provide the information that guideline committees need to re-evaluate the benefits, or not, of giving antibiotic prophylaxis. In the meantime, healthcare professionals and patients should focus on maintaining high standards of oral hygiene. This will reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth which have the potential to cause [infective endocarditis] and reduce the need for invasive dental procedures to be performed.â&#x20AC;?

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