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September 25 - October 1, 2013 Vol. 9, No. 47

Historic Bradstreet Farm Being Renovated

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––

So when Sabatini, now a Rowley resident and renovator of historic homes, saw the opportunity to acquire the second oldest continually operating farm in America, Photo by Stewart Lytle he jumped at Michael Sabatini in front of the Bradstreet house. the chance. He bought seven ROWLEY – Michael Sabatini acres of a 123-acre The Town Common Courtesy Photo grew up on a Beverly farm where property the town of The Triton Viking Football team visited The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on September 18th. his father raised cows, chickens Rowley had acquired in The team is planning a fundraising event for their first home game vs. Newburyport on Friday and fruit trees.

Continued on page 2 October 11th.

Craft Beers Are Popular

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––

Photo courtesy of Amesbury Sports Park

A large crowd of beer drinkers at the Brew Fest.

AMESBURY – The North Shore is known for many things, but of late one could add craft beer.

In recent years the number of local breweries and bars that showcase locally brewed beers has proliferated.

Cody Brewing has opened in downtown Amesbury. The Ale House also here showcases a variety of craft Continued on page 8

Local Author Combines Love of Horses and Writing

By Susan Winslow, Reprinted with permission, Massachusetts Horse, www.mahorse.com ––––––––––––––––– ROWLEY - Connie terrifying glimpse into the Johnson Hambley’s first clandestine terrorists in our book, The Charity, reads midst that will keep readers like a wild cross-country glued to the pages of this ride at Rolex Kentucky, thriller. That’s exactly what complete with twists and Rowley author Connie turns, stomach-lurching Hambley envisioned when drops, and the steady the story about Jessica was thrum of adrenaline. Set in just an idea. “My life was very Hamilton, Boston, and Perc, full with a husband, kids, and Kentucky, The Charity tells a career, but this story was in the story of Jessica Wyeth, my head and it wanted to be whose privileged life on her written,” she says. “I hired family’s idyllic Hamilton sitters to watch my kids and estate, Wyeth’s World Wind carved out time to write.

Thoroughbreds, takes an It was a gift to myself, and unexpected and horrifying the story just poured out of departure from all she’s me. The fun and satisfaction known, leading her into a came in just completing the The Town Common Courtesy Photo tangled web of international Connise Johnson Hambley story. Publishing it was an terrorism, survival, and questions as the touchstone of Jessica’s life, afterthought.” even when it spirals out of control, about her past.

Fast-forward 16 years. Connie Riders everywhere will respond but it’s the thrill of the unraveling picked up the manuscript again to the underlying theme of horses mystery, a hint of romance, and a Continued on page 10

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The Grace Factor Opens in Salisbury

How to Submit Letters to the Editor

Marc Maravalli, B.S., R.Ph. Publisher/Editor, The Town Common

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The Grace Factor, a Multimedia Fine Art /Craft Gallery and Studio located in Salisbury, MA will open its doors to the public on Oct 3rd, with it's Grand Opening Celebration on Oct 6th. www. gracefactorinternational.com It has been a long time dream and vision for owner Grace Marchese. The shop is filled with original paintings, limited edition prints, hand-painted furniture, The Editor computer enhanced original c/o The Town Common photography, whimsical & unique Wethersfield St. home decorations, children's decor, Rowley, MA 019 9 wearable art, jewelry, greeting cards, or preferably via e-mail to: and so much more. editor@thetowncommon.com.

Once you step into this wonderful The Town Common deadline is space, you will marvel in the vast 5pm Wednesday (except when a variety and selection the shop has to federal holiday necessitates an offer, and the obvious passion that earlier deadline). comes from the artist themselves.

"Our mission is to create an art The Town Common filled mecca, where individuals can serves the communities of the gather in a magical place to shop, Upper North Shore of Mass. & Coastal New Hampshire and welcomes your participation.

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LEGAL NOTICE ROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act Mass. G.L. 131 Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection Bylaw, as amended, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to consider a Request to Determine Applicability application filed by E. J. Seaboyer, for proposed construction of a replacement sewage disposal system and abandonment of an existing system possibly within the 100’ Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 256 Main Street (Map 24, Parcel/Lot 81) in Rowley, MA. Doug Watson, Chair Rowley Conservation Commission

and experience creative wonder" states Grace. The Grace Factor is a true labor of love to the Universe, and we are thrilled it has come into fruition . This is simply the first step of our ongoing creative dream, and we can't wait to see how it changes and grows. I can not think of a more special place to have this vision take place.

They invite all of you into their artistic and whimsical space, and appreciate each of you for your support.

Please visit their new shop located at 50 Beach Rd, Salisbury Massachusetts, Thursday-Sunday 10am4pm after October 1st, or contact us by appointment only at 978-499-8818.

In addition to the grand opening, there will be a 5 week show of the Artists original works at The Pavilion on Salisbury Beach. The show will run from October 25th - November 30th, with an Artist Reception on Friday, October 18th from 6pm-8pm. We invite the public to come by and view our work, and see our passion for this area. This body of work is a collection of stunning seascapes, beach dunes, salt marsh, and the coastal shoreline. This show pays homage to the area we love so much, says Grace Marchese.

About the Artists: Grace Marchese, is an Award Winning Artist, Poet, Designer and former Art Educator. She is the creative genius and brain child behind The Grace Factor; a multimedia fine art/craft gallery and studio. Grace is currently

working on her newest collection of furniture and home accessories, numerous greeting card collections, 2 children's books, as well as a book of poetry, prose and visual delight. Her beautiful artwork and writings pay homage to nature and the human spirit. Grace's insights and wisdom leave her viewers and readers enchanted. Born and brought up in the Boston Area, she venture to Essex County 7 years ago. The area, she found, lends itself visual, spiritually, and creatively, to the heart and soul of any true Artist! Grace ventured here with a divine purpose and mission in mind; to not only create and develop a multitude of art forms she produces, but to aid in the promotion of other true artists and creative individuals, aiding them in getting their work out to the public. Grace works diligently and tirelessly on causes she believe in, especially those that aid in promoting "The Arts".

She believes creative vibration can change a community, moving it in a positive direction. Grace is currently working on a web based radio show, where she will be interviewing fellow Artist, Poets, Writers, Creators, and all those unique individuals who put color in the community.

Tim Fitzgerald began his love and formal study of art while a student at the University of New Hampshire. During his premedical preparation he began to take studio art classes with a focus on sculpture. Having been a self taught painter for several years prior to college Fitzgerald found his niche with three dimensional art. He was fortunate to study for a year with nationally acclaimed artist

Sigmund Abeles while at UNH. Upon graduating; Fitzgerald spent the summer at the Saint Gaudens National Historic site in Cornish NH under the tutelage of sculptor Robert Carsten. It was during this period that he was exposed to the magnificent bas-relief sculpture of St. Gaudens and inspired to began an intensive study and pursuit of relief sculpture. During the next four years art had to take a back seat to medical studies at the University of New England. Though his productivity was limited during this period, the knowledge of human anatomy he obtained would prove invaluable to his growth as an artist. Fitzgerald relocated to the American Southwest for ten years and pursued his study of both painting and sculpture studying at the renown Scottsdale Artist school and in workshops with many nationally acclaimed artists.

In 1999 he relocated back to his native New England were he continues his practice of medicine and his love of art. While the two disciplines of art and medicine would seem at odds with each other, Fitzgerald finds them to be complementary. They create a balance in his life and the skills in each field help to strengthen and enhance those of the other.

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Birthday Bash for Priscilla Leonard, Now 100!

Priscilla Leonard celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on September 4, 2013.

A Plum Island homeowner and beach lover since 1952, formerly of Needham, MA and St. Augustine, FL, is currently a resident at the Sea View Retreat in Rowley.

Priscilla, is a life-long avid gardener, knitter and crafter and was a member and volunteer for the Newbury Council on Aging until just a few months ago. She was also an active member of the People's United Methodist Church of Newburyport. Priscilla was an RN and served overseas during the Second World War as a First Lieutenant in the US Army Women's Corp.

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Local Mayors Face Tough Re-Election Campaigns

Newburyport and Amesbury are in for a few weeks of tough campaigning as both its mayors face stiff challenges to their reelection on Nov. 5.

Amesbury Mayor Thatcher Kezer ran second in the primary election to challenger Ken Gray in his bid for re-election. Gray

won 977 votes to Kezer's 826 votes. Two other candidates, James Thivierge and Jeffrey Hoover, did not draw many votes.

Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday survived a challenge from two city councilors in her bid to serve the city's first four-

year term as mayor. She took the top position in the first election and will face retired firefighter Dick Sullivan Jr. in the city’s general election.

The unofficial count was Holaday 1,496, City Councilor Sullivan 1,355 and City Councilor Greg Earls 1,302.

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On the historic farm off of Sabatini said of the widow of historic colors, laid wide-plant Route 1A just north of the Pine George Bradshaw, who owned the flooring inside, installed new Grove Elementary School stands farm since 2001. “We sit and she energy-efficient windows and an English-style barn, built in the tells me stories, and we watch the added two doors, with approval of 1800s, and a house built in the hummingbirds.” the Historical Commission, on the Sabatini, who has renovated back of the house.

1900s.

“I saw it as a way to recreate the several historic buildings, has The barn presents additional farm that my father had. I wanted gutted the old house and is challenges. Previous owners wanted to continue his memory,” Sabatini restoring and improving the home to convert it to a hay barn so they under the watchful eye of the removed some of the roof rafters. said. “It is awesome.”

Sabatini plans to keep operating Rowley Historical Commission.

Sabatini is applying for grants The home, located in the Great to restore the old barn, which he the farm in the Bradstreet family tradition. But it is also a legacy Marsh with frontage on the Rowley said is one of only three Englishto his own family. He has already River, is designated a National style barns in New England. The planted apple and pear trees that Historic structure, so every detail of English-style barn had large doors were on his father's farm. He the renovations must be approved that allowed wagons to be driven brought rose bushes from the by the commission. through the barn.

“The Historical Commission has family farm to plant here. And he He plans to bring in some took down the flag that flew over been very helpful, very cooperative, Pennsylvania Amish builders he the Beverly farm and plans to fly it very insightful,” Sabatini said. has worked with before to restore “They are a dream to work with.” the beams. over his Rowley farm.

He said his experience in making The Bradstreet Farm is one of two Sabatini's seven acres are part land grant estates in Rowley from historical renovations has always of a greater plan by the town of the King Charles I of England. been positive. The regulations, Rowley to maximize the use of the The other is the Cross-Hammond- which are lengthy, only require land. More than 100 acres of the that the builder do a quality job, property will be left as open space Harris-Savage farm.

Humphrey Bradstreet settled on he said. for passive recreation. Nine acres, He plans to live in the renovated close to the school, are allocated the farm in 1635. It has remained an operating farm owned by the home, which he hopes will be ready for ballfields. And two acres within Bradstreets for 378 years until the for occupancy by Thanksgiving. sight of Sabatini's house will be town acquired it for $2.75 million The old farm was used primarily used to build four affordable with Community Preservation to raise hay, but it also had dairy houses, possibly for veterans. cows and produced onions.

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That means that the Bradstreet North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper Doris Bradstreet, who recently Sabatini wants to bring in goats Farm will utilize all four components celebrated her 90th birthday, still and sheep and may lease out space of the state Community drops by the farm to watch the for horses.

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Community Announcements AMESBURY - A lawn full of pumpkins awaits you at the Main Street Church in downtown Amesbury beside the Public Library, 145 Main St. Come and pick out your favorite to carve for Halloween or decorate for Fall. Pricing is done by visual Community Connections size instead of weight. It all begins on October 6th through the 30th, every day, except Monday until 6 pm. We will also be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 14th. Bring the whole family, your parents, neighbors, friends, or even your playgroup. There will be a game or two, a place to take the perfect picture and a special event on the 19th with live music, food and fun that will support our Haiti mission next spring. All proceeds will benefit the outreach activities of the Main Street Church. There is a perfect pumpkin waiting just for you. Questions or Information: 978-388-0982 -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Cultural Council requests interested community members and/or groups to apply for grants • that support cultural activities within the community. Oct. 15th is the application deadline.

These grants can support exhibits, festivals, short term residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Local Cultural Grant Applications are available at the MA Cultural Council website www.massculturalcouncil.org. All applicants must submit an original and nine photocopies of application documents. All applications are due• by Oct. 15 to the Amesbury • Cultural Council, Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend St., Amesbury, Ma. 01913.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Have you been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or some other condition that has prevented you from activities you enjoy? The Amesbury Council on Aging welcomes you to join a group of supportive people with similar challenges. If you have discovered recent or ongoing vision loss and would like to learn about the tools available to you, and have the opportunity to share your experience, this group is for you. Guest speakers from the Mass Commission for the Blind, Perkins Institute, Simply Footcare and others have shared valuable tips for daily living. The meetings alternate between educational and social support with bi-annual outings. This support group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Amesbury Senior Center. Please contact Doreen Brothers at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Cultural Council is looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the local council. Our goal is to help foster and promote the cultural enjoyment and enrichment of our citizens through local and regional arts and culture events and programs. If interested, please contact the Amesbury Town Hall for an application. Additionally, email could be sent to Amesburycc@gmail.com for information.

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Blue Seal Feeds (founded in Lawrence, MA in 1868) is one of the highest regarded animal products in the industry for its nutritional content and high quality. Not found in retail stores, Dunn's Farmstand is proud to offer this line and offers expert advice too. The farmstand also offers fresh vegetables and an array of locally made fresh items. The farmstand is a virtual potpourri of New England products and serves the creamiest locally made Shaw Farm ice cream (made in Dracut, MA). It is located on 918 Salem St. (Rt 97) in Groveland (across from Hastings) They can be reached at (978) 372-5558.

-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Town of Ipswich will hold the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Performing Arts Center (Ipswich Middle/High School).

-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Musicians Of Aston Magna - “The Baroque Violin at its Zenith” Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Teresa Wakim, soprano; Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba on Sunday, October 6th at the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County St, Ipwich.

-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Rotary’s 6th annual “Masquerade Ball” will be held Friday October 18 from 7:30 pm to midnight at the Turner Hill Mansion in Ipswich. The event includes dinner, dancing, a raffle and cash bar. This year’s theme is “Twilight”, and proceeds will benefit a variety of local non-profit programs. Celebrate the dress theme of Black and White and Twilight through masks, costumes, or cocktail and optional black tie attire. Tickets are $75 per person and include one raffle ticket.

Space is limited, so purchase your tickets early at any Ipswich or Rowley branch of the First Ipswich Bank, Institution for Savings, or TD Bank until October 11. No tickets will be sold at the door. Age 21 and over only. For information and to purchase tickets, contact Jeff Silva at 617-548-0402. Details are available at www.ipswichrotary.org/masqueradeball.cfm -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Antiques Appraisal Day sponsored by The Sons and Daughters of The First Settlers of Newbury to be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. The event will be held at Protection #2 Fire Department, Firemen's Memorial Hall, 3 Morgan Ave, Newbury, Ma. The appraiser will be John McInnis from Amesbury, Ma. Up to 3 items may be appraised at the cost of $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Newbury Fire Dept.

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-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Affordable housing in Newburyport is in short supply, so additional units are particularly welcome.

Among the 25 homes recently built at Oleo Woods, a new community located off Russell Terrace Extension, are two affordable three-bedroom condominiums, to be offered for sale this month at a below market sales price of $199,800 to eligible homebuyers. Springwell Investments and Green & Company developed and built this new home community, known as Oleo Woods. T This provides an excellent opportunity for moderate income individuals and families to be able to afford homeownership in the City of Newburyport. We strongly encourage all eligible individuals and families to apply. Applications are available in the Office of Planning and Community Development at Newburyport City Hall, as well as the Public Library.

Completed applications are due by October 21. An informational meeting about this opportunity will be held September 23 at 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. This will be preceded by a site tour at the property, 5 Richardson Path off Russell Street Extension, at 6:00 pm. For more information, call (978) 785-6536.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Aspiring photography contest competitors have just a little over two weeks left to submit their work to the 2013 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Nature & Wildlife Photography Contest. That deadline arrives on October 4th. The two themed categories are wildlife and landscapes/seascapes. Further categorization includes images taken with a “point and shoot” camera versus those captured with a camera with interchangeable lenses (e.g., digital single lens reflex or DSLR). Finally, entries will be judged within two age categories – adult and youth (under age 18). A complete list of contest guidelines is available through the refuge web site: www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/. All contest entries will be on public display in the refuge visitor center during the first two weeks in October. The contest is sponsored by the refuge, the Photographic Society of Parker River NWR, and Hunt’s Photo.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Police Officer Donald Hall and Sergeant Robert Roy offer this class as an auto-safety review for people 50 years old and over. Realizing that it’s easy to become relaxed over the years about one’s driving skills, Officer Hall offers tips to staying alert and in control of your vehicle. Re-learning defensive driving techniques as well as breaking common bad habits long-time drivers acquire, participants will be safer on the road as a result of the class. Recognized by AAA, certification may result in lower insurance premiums. Two, 2-hour sessions: Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. October 3 and 10. High School.

Cost: $5. Materials fee paid to officers $5. Class limit: 20. Newburyport Adult & Community Education, Newburyport High School, 241 High St, Newburyport. Contact: Vicki Hendrickson, (978) 361-6008, e-mail: vhendrickson@newburyport.k12. ma.us -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, will be hosting a Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 12th from 8 am – 2pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited. Spaces with one (1) table are available for $20. Additional table $10. Rain date, October 19th. Don't miss the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Dealers and Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table please contact Kelly Burke-Anderson at kelburand@aol.com or 978-465-2300. (leave a message and we will get back to you) Tables will be assigned by lottery. Set up begins at 7am. Sale begins at 8am Refunds will be made in case of inclement weather on the 13th.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Celtic Concert with The Crossing, Old South Church, 29 Federal St, Newburyport. Thursday October 3, 2013 @ 7 PM - Doors open at 6:30 PM, Donations will be received at concert in lieu of ticket sales. Sponsored by FirstLoveWorks. For more information visit http://grrrrecords.com/crossing.cfm -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 7p.m. as Holly Robinson discusses her new novel, The Wishing Hill, how novelists use local settings to inspire fictional scenes, and the difference between writing fiction and nonfiction. Ms. Robinson’s work has appeared in a variety of national magazines, and her new book, Beach Plum Island, is due out next spring. Call the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, at 978-948-2850 for more information.

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Weaver for this weekly birding field drawing. For more information please Association will celebrate its 125th trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island contact Margie Walker, Teen Librarian year of dedicated service with a special area. Appropriate for all birding levels. at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@mvlc. anniversary tea. Founded in 1888, Wednesday, September 25, 9:30 org the AJH Aid Association is one of the oldest continuously operating am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum PUNT, PASS & KICK auxiliary societies in Massachusetts.

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Boys and Girls Club of Lower Its longstanding goal has been to Preregistration is not required. Call Merrimack Valley To Host NFL Punt, support patient services and to 978-462-9998 for information about Pass & Kick competition powered by promote the health, education and additional programs and events, or visit USA Football. Young pro football fans welfare of the Greater Newburyport the Web site at www.massaudubon. will have the opportunity to exhibit community. The 125th Anniversary org/joppaflats. their football skills when The Boys Tea will be reminiscent of teas of old and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack and will include specialty sandwiches, Valley hosts an NFL Punt, Pass & desserts, tea and coffee. It will take EXPLORING THE REFUGE BY Kick competition on September 26 place on Friday, September 27, from KAYAK Wednesday, September 25th at at 4 p.m. The competition is free and 2 to 4 p.m., in the Higgins Room at 2:00 pm - There is no better way to open to boys and girls ages 6-15. For the hospital. The cost will be $15 for see and experience the refuge’s salt competition information, call Robert Aid Association members and $17 for marsh than from the cockpit of your Shirling (Program Director of The Boys nonmembers. Reservations for the own kayak! Join a couple of refuge and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack tea may be made by sending a check, rangers for a three hour meander Valley) at 978 462-7003 (ext. 102). made out to the AJH Aid Association, through the marsh and learn about Entry forms are available online at to Ms. Amanda LaPlante, Volunteer some of its fascinating natural and NFLPPK.com or from The Boys and Office, Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 cultural history. Meet the rangers at Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA the refuge’s boat ramp, opposite Lot 1, located at 18 Maple Street in Salisbury 01950. Seating is limited, so early fifteen minutes prior to the program Massachusetts. registration is strongly recommended. start time. Enrollment limited to 12 For questions, please call Amanda participants. Preregistration required. HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE… LaPlante, at 978-463-1150.

WITHOUT GOING BROKE! Phone: (978) 465-5753 College Planning Services will present ROWLEY HISTORICAL a FREE dinner seminar on college SOCIETY 2013 ANNUAL AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: financing on Thursday, September MEETING BACKYARD PONDERS Children in grades 1 to 4 are 26, 2013 at Stripers Grill, 175 Bridge We are happy to announce the invited to engage in wildlife learning Road, Salisbury, MA from 6:30 - 8:30 Rowley Historical Society’s Annual experiences with a different theme p.m. At this dinner seminar you will Meeting & Pot Luck Supper, on each week. Come for one or sign up learn tips on how to maximize your Friday evening, September 27th, 2013 for the series. Three remaining sessions. free scholarship money and which at 6:00 p.m. This year it will be held 10/2: Tidal Mudflat Trekkers; 10/9: colleges have the most scholarship at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House Salt Marsh Scholars; 10/16: Wetland money to distribute. Reservations are & Barn, 233 Main Street in Rowley.

Birders. Wednesday, September 25, required. Please sign up at www. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for 3:30-5:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa CollegePlanningServices.org or call gathering and dinner is served at 6:30.

Flats Education Center, One Plum John DeLorey of College Planning This year we would like you to bring a Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $15. Services at 978-462-1666. favorite main dish, salad, or side dish Preregistration is required. Call 978to share with everyone. We hope to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th see you there… If you are unable to 462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit cook that night a $5.00 donation for the Web site at www.massaudubon. NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY dinner is requested. Come and enjoy org/joppaflats.

FOOD DRIVE a delicious & delightfully stimulating Representative Brad Hill (R- evening. Everyone is welcome.

Ipswich) will be holding the 2nd HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of Annual North Shore Community SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th stretches, strengthening and balancing Food Drive to benefit the Acord postures, twists and inversions by Food Pantry, Rowley Food Pantry COLLECTION EVENT certified yoga instructor Maura and the Ipswich Community Food See Ad on Page 5.

Mastrogiovanni. No registration is Pantry. The event will take place at required, and all fitness levels are the Rowley Market Basket on Friday, IPSWICH HAZARDOUS WASTE welcome. Bring a mat if you have one September 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 CLEAN-UP and wear comfortable clothes. Class p.m. and Saturday, September 28th, Saturday September 28 at the meets every Wednesday evening at the from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monetary Ipswich Transfer Station from 9 Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from donations are also welcomed. For am -12 noon: Oil based paint/ 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends more information on the North Shore thinner collection and Household of the Library, cost for students is $12 Community Food Drive sponsored by Hazardous Waste (HHW) pick or $10 for Friends members. Call 978- State Representative Brad Hill, please up. No appointment necessary. For contact his office at (617) 722-2100. information, call 978-356-6613 948-2850 for more information.

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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels.

Saturday, September 28, 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Day at the farm. Local veterans and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little's their families are invited to join Lane, Newbury, MA $30 per family Operation Troop Support members for (includes two adults and all kids) valid a fun day that includes hay rides, tours for one day or $50 for two-day pass of the farm fields named for fallen per family. For more information go heroes and the toe-tapping sounds of to www.newburyportef.org/musicfest. the New Liberty Dixieland Band. The shtml free event runs from Noon to 3:00 PM. Refreshments are available for purchase A TAIL OF TWO KITTIES at the Farmstand, located at 656 Asbury Art Experience Invites You to An Street in Hamilton, on the Topsfield/ Afternoon with Libby Chase and Hamilton line. Operation Troop “A Tail of Two Kitties” on Saturday, Support, based in Danvers, provides September 28th from 1:00 pm to care packages, cards and holiday gifts 4:00 pm. Artist Presentation at 2:00 to US troops serving in war zones and pm. Art Experience, 17 High Street, across the country, and conducts a Hampton NH. Using her latest monthly family support group. Green illustration publication, “A Tail of Two Meadows Farm is the region’s oldest, Kitties”, as a model Local Artist, Libby family-owned certified organic farm Chase will speak on how she created and CSA, founded by Major General the illustrations for this children’s George S. Patton in 1982. GMF book beginning with concept sketches offers locally grown vegetables, eggs, through the final illustrations of the bakery items, heritage meats, festivals book. Libby will also demonstrate the and more. For more information different media and techniques used to contact Joanne at 978-468-3769. create the images.

3rd ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces their third annual Oktoberfest. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 28 from 12 – 6 PM at Cashman Park in Newburyport. The event will feature a traditional German beer garden under the tent with a wide variety of German and American food. The event will also feature German music by the Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band.

This family-friendly event is intended for the whole family and will be held rain or shine. Admission to the beer tent is $5 per person and attendees under 21 are free of charge. There are fees for beer, food and rides. For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ann Ormond at the Chamber.

GEORGETOWN CRAFT FAIR Area craftspeople are invited to sell their wares on the lawn of the Georgetown library on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the first day of the Friends of the Library book sale. Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. A 10 by 10 space costs just $15. Reservations may be made with Library Director Ruth Eifort, 978-352-5728. If it rains the outdoor crafts sale will be cancelled, but the book sale will be held rain or shine. As part of the Georgetown Days celebration, the VISIT THE BROCKLEBANK book sale will take place Sept. 28 from MUSEUM DURING TRAILS & 9 to 1, Sept. 29 from 9 to 3, and a bag SAILS 2013 sale will begin at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30.

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beers. And Newburyport Brewery is brewing several popular new beers.

Last weekend, many of these and other beers were on display at the Amesbury Sports Park at its Seventh Annual Brew Fest. More than 100 beers, many of them local, were available for sampling.

“The Brew Fest has traditionally been my favorite event of the year,” said Amesbury Sports Park President MaryCarol Fowler, “but this year, after hosting a slew of large obstacle course races including Spartan Race, Superhero Scramble, Foam Fest, and many more, I really feel like I’m ready for some cold beer.”

The Brew Fest featured the entire craft brew portfolio of Merrimack Valley Distributors. Retailers were invited to attend the event to experience all the beers at $1 for a three-ounce sample.

More than 30 representatives from various breweries were available to discuss the history, brewing processes and subtle nuances of their favorite brews.

The Brew Fest this year featured the entire craft brew portfolio of Merrimack Valley Distributors, and their retailers were encouraged to attend the event to try out what they have to offer. More than 30 representatives from various

breweries were available to discuss the history, brewing processes, and subtle nuances of their favorite brews.

About 7,000 people attended the event, paying $15 to get into the event and $1 per beer sample of three ounces.

The event has grown significantly from its first Brew Fest seven years ago when 300 attended.

Among the favorite beers was Slumbrew, produced by Somerville Brewing Company. The Newburyport Brewery served its Pale Ale, Plum Island Belgian Ale and Greenhead IPA, which is touted as the beer that bites you back.

Foolproof Brewing from Rhode Island poured its popular Backyahd IPA and Barstool Golden Ale. These beers are not sold in New Hampshire, so the park's parking lot was filled with cars bearing New Hamphire's motto, “Live Free or Die”.

In addition to the craft brews, the event offered the less adventurous several mainstream beers like Coors Light. And for the non-beer drinkers, there were also samples of Angry Orchard Cider, Ipswich Rum and Seňor Sangria.

In addition to the beer, there were barbecue to eat and live music on an outside stage.

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rides, including the ZORB rides and summer tubing. The Brew Fest also featured sumo wrestling where the brave or slightly intoxicated donned huge sumo wrestling suits and climbed on a large mat to prove their prowess.

The Zorb is an 11-foot inflatable transparent sphere with another inflated sphere suspended inside it.

Riders step into the orb and strap themselves into a harness. They can ride the Zydro with up to three people and five gallons of water down an 800-foot grassy slope.

But the focus of Brew Fest was on the beer.

One of the most popular events was the Sam Adams official steinhoisting competition. Participants held a full stein of Sam Adams’ Octoberfest at arm’s length to see who could hold it the longest.

There was also the always popular Beer Olympics, which allowed the beer drinkers to burn off some calories by participating in several challenges. And there are ladder golf and a beer pong tournament.

“It is really any game that we can come up with that allows you to play without spilling your beer,” said Meredith Robinson, the park's marketing director. “It is really fun.”

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That kind of can-do attitude is reminiscent of the resourceful Jessica, but Connie insists the book is not autobiographical, nor are the characters modeled on any specific people she’s known. “Although horses are a theme, the real focus of this book is the far-reaching destructive power of terrorism: in this case, the cells based in Northern Ireland,” she explains. “It’s also about the ability of the mind to repress traumatic events and how that affects a life when the memories start to surface. The characters are an amalgam of interesting people I’ve known along the way. People may read the description of Wyeth’s World Wind Farm in Hamilton and try to place it, but it’s based on the best of the farms I’ve known in Hamilton and upstate New York, where I grew up.”

Therein lies a strong and chilling thread of familiarity between the author and her character, Jessica. Connie’s youth was spent in Pawling, New York, on her family’s dairy farm, where she grew up loving her horses, visiting the milking cows in the sprawling dairy barn, and exploring the vast fields and forests on their land. That idyllic life was shattered when an arsonist torched their barn. “I was just five years old,” says Connie, “and all I can remember of that day is my mother’s fear, the smell of the smoke, and, like a typical fiveyear-old, being worried because I couldn’t find my shoes.”

Those memories have evolved with a greater understanding of the terrible violation suffered by the family. She continues with carefully chosen words: “The arsonist was a man who took exception to my family, for whatever reason, and set fire to the main dairy barn. What I remember most now is that my father and grandfather were heroic that day. They went into the burning barn to get all the cows out safely, before it burned to the ground.

As I got older, I understood what it feels like to experience that kind of terrorism and violation of your home and security.”

That act of violence had an enormous impact on Connie’s family, striking at the very heart of their livelihood, but as an adult, she’s has found a way to balance the terrible experience with her overwhelmingly positive memories of life on the farm. As with Jessica, Connie’s love of horses and the outdoors is an important part of her life.

Through college, law school in Vermont, and a career in finance and law in Boston, Connie maintained a connection to horses.

“I don’t have a horse right now, but my friends will tell you I’m the best horse sitter on the North Shore,”

she says. “Horses have always kept me grounded, whether I’m riding, showing, or just being around them. I had six horses growing up and I did a lot of competing. That’s why it was so important to me to get every aspect of the horse scenes authentic and credible, just as I did with the aspects of terrorism.

“You have to remember that I wrote the manuscript before the events of 9/11, and it’s eerie to me how terrorism played out in America after I did so much research while writing the book. I wanted it to be accurate in every way, from the experience of riding a trail in late-afternoon sunlight to the details about how terrorism grows.

Readers, especially horse people, can spot a mistake a mile away. I didn’t want anything to take away from the reader’s experience. Horses are a big part Jessica’s strength, and her ability to think on her feet and adapt quickly to any situation.”

Her love of horses also brought Connie to Hamilton. “When I was living in Boston, I took a day trip to the North Shore and fell in love with the area, especially Hamilton,” she says. “It’s a lovely town with a country feel, an active horse community, and close proximity to the ocean, which makes it just about the perfect place to live.”

She and her husband, Scott, settled in nearby Rowley, where they’re raising their children.

Connie is working on a sequel to The Charity.

“I’m deep into research on terrorism and Northern Ireland for The Troubles,” she says. “Readers of The Charity keep asking me, ‘What’s next for Jessica?’ I’m working on the sequel because there’s much more to the story and Jessica has become a very real person to readers. My favorite story is from one who contacted me to tell me she was walking out of her building and saw a note with phone numbers attached announcing that a guy was giving away his furniture.

The reader had already torn off a strip for a friend she knew needed furniture when she suddenly remembered that the friend was actually Jessica from my book!

That’s how real Jessica becomes to readers.”

Connie has a third book tugging at her imagination, but she’s keeping it at bay while she works on The Troubles.

She stays accessible to her fans, saying, “I’m proud of The Charity, and it’s great to go to book signings, readings, and book clubs to meet the readers, listen to their feedback, and share my experience writing the book with them. It’s a dream come true for me, and I’m enjoying every minute of it.”

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