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July 13, 2005

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AFTER 18 YEARS, SALISBURY VETS STILL SEEKING MEETING PLACE By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter

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A boat was destroyed and home damaged by fire at the Spencer Knowles subdivision in Rowley July 3.

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS SUSPECTED IN ROWLEY BOAT FIRE

Salisbury - Since their old American Legion post on Elm Street burned down 18 years ago, Salisbury veterans have been without a meeting place. The leaders of Post 309 and many others among Salisbury’s 450 registered veterans had been hoping that the town would lease the former Plains School on Main Street to the group. Last week, however, Town Manager Neil Harrington, who under Salisbury’s charter has jurisdiction over town properties, said the veterans would have to look elsewhere. It was a disappointment A PLACE TO MEET cont. on page 3

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By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter ROWLEY - Last summer, Merrick and Ellen Corsetti had seen illegal fireworks being set off in their neighborhood in the new Spencer Knowles subdivision off Route 1 in Rowley, so it was with some hesitation they set off for a vacation on Cape Cod over this past Independence Day weekend. They were totally unprepared, however, for the sight that met them as they pulled up to their house at 22 Arthur Gordon Drive about 11 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The side of their house was scorched, the siding melted off, and their boat, which sat in the driveway, was a charred wreck. “It was surreal,” said Merrick Corsetti. “When we turned the corner, we didn’t have any idea

whatsoever coming home— zero, zilch.” Police believe that the fire, which broke out at about 11:30 Sunday night, July 3, and quickly engulfed the boat, was caused by fireworks set off by neighbors. According to Rowley Police Chief Kevin Barry, they believe burning embers from fireworks landed on the canvas cover of the boat and ignited it. Barry declined to provide details pending an investigation by the department and the state fire marshal’s office, but he said charges will likely be brought against two individuals this week. Ellen Corsetti was less hesitant. Standing outside FIREWORKS cont. on page 3

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Salisbury vets had eyed the Plains School as a possible American Legion Post.

By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter NEWBURY - The Newbury Board of Selectmen has settled on August 16 for a new override vote and on $950,000 as the new amount, down from the $1.5 million the voters rejected in May. The figure was also down from the $1.1 million override vote that the selectmen had previously planned for July 26. They cancelled that election after Selectman Joe Story said he was getting calls from voters complaining the amount was still too high. “I’m a conservative, antitax person. I’d say no to any override, but we need one,” Story said. Chairman Vincent Russo said the override was needed not for capital improvements but just to keep town services

afloat. “It’s simple. Out taxes remained stable while our spending has not,” he said. Those taxes are among the lowest per thousand in the state—less than $9. At the same time, the town has borrowed heavily to pay for its new transfer station, elementary school and ball fields. Defaulting on debt service is not an option, Russo said. “It’s a bargain what we have right now. But there comes a time you have to pay for what you own,” he said. Russo also pointed out that the new two-step formula for funding the Triton Regional School District increased Newbury’s assessment by $400,000 “in the 11th hour, like

a rabbit out of a hat.” The only place left to make up a more than $1.1 million shortfall in the town’s operating budget that was approved at the Annual Town Meeting would be cuts in services. “Personnel and services is the only place we can cut back to pay for what we owe,” he said. He too doesn’t like paying property taxes but believes the only way to “salvage the town” is with an override, he added. Russo said services have already been cut and savings squeezed out of the budget over the last few years. The police department is working with fewer officers than are needed to adequately protect the OVERRIDE cont. on page 2

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Emergency crews clean-up an accident that happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Wethersfield Street in Rowley on Friday morning. This was one of two accidents that occured at this intersection this past week.

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Safety while driving on our roadways depends on many factors, some more controllable than others. Often times auto accidents occur when a driver fails to recognize the danger that lies ahead. For example, on Saturday night, a car drove into a tree that had fallen across Rt. 1A in Rowley during a rain storm. Sometimes the danger is from increased traffic or a poorly identified intersection. One intersection of concern is that of Route 1 and Wethersfield St. in Rowley. This week two serious accidents occurred at this intersection. There were several accidents at this same intersection over the winter too. It may be time to investigate how to decrease the dangers at this increasingly busy intersection. Marc Maravalli Publisher/Editor The Town Common

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR THANKS TO ALL I am thankful for the privilege of having served as custodian at the library for 36 years. My wife joins me in thanking those who have given us many a helping hand these 45 years we resided here. We look forward to visiting historic places with out family as we settle near them. Sincerely, Kenneth Eaton

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR COMMON SENSE NEEDED FOR USE OF THE COMMON GROUNDS! It is very distressing news when a public place becomes a place to focus our energies on “safety concerns” instead of on the benefits of having such a beautiful common that can be used and enjoyed by anyone in the community. Such a place used to: play a pick up softball game, sell fresh fruits, flowers and vegetables in the form of a “farmers market”, display vintage farm vehicles and implements and early safety equipment, stage benefit events, stage band concerts, and whatever else might be considered a fun event would benefit us all. These common town greens would usually be considered community assets. They should not be viewed as potentially dangerous for participants and spectators. We cannot protect all citizens of this country from their own ignorance and failures to watch for potentially dangerous situations they might put themselves into. For example: we can suggest that people use their seat belts because we know statistically that they are less likely to be seriously injured or injured at all if they use them but we cannot make them use them; we can suggest that people not smoke cigarettes because we know they are dangerous but we cannot make them stop smoking; we can suggest that people look both

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A CHRISTIAN NATION? To try and answer some of the questions posed by Maureen Turgeon: A True Christian is a person who has accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour. You can believe differently, if you want, but, Anyone who has not accepted The Lord Jesus as their Saviour is not a Christianthat includes a lot of people,who think they are,but are not! This land was actually dedicated to The Lord Jesus Christ on April 26, 1607 on, what is now known, as Cape Henry.North Carolina! True Christians, see all human life as a precious gift from God and animal life as innocent creatures of God-neither is to be hurt, in an uncaring, malicious way, is why true Christians, see abortion as murder. There was a time when we Christians could listen God’s Word being read to us in schools but now, there are to be no Bibles in schools or even talk of Jesus! And now, the laws of this land, want to remove the Ten Commandments as well as Creches or Nativities! The persecution is nothing like what our brothers and sisters in other countries have to endure, but though gradual, it is real! I myself, was recently told (by another paper) that my articles were “too Christian” to publish! Phyllis A. Hanscom

ways and use caution while crossing a street but we cannot make them do it; and lastly, we can suggest that parents be very vigilant of their small and younger children’s behavior in and around vehicles and streets but we cannot make them take these precautions. People need to take responsibility for their own actions. We cannot protect those who fail to exercise thoughtful judgment. Accidents will always happen, unfortunately, and many of these could be avoided if the persons involved would make different decisions based on more thoughtfulness. It is all about teaching by parents, teachers, and the community’s citizens. Teach about these potential dangers but don’t prevent community activities because there might be safety concerns. Safety concerns should not outweigh benefits. Communities need to work on building more common purpose on common grounds using common sense. San Crandall, Fenno Drive, Rowley

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town and their facilities don’t meet minimum accreditation standards. Newbury’s beach at Plum Island is without life guards, and the town’s summer recreation program has been eliminated. Other services are already lean and would be severely hurt without the override. “When they can’t get out of their driveways because of cuts in snow plowing, people will be upset.” he predicted. $950,000 is still not enough to cover the town’s expenses and provide a 3 percent cost of living raise to employees, who will go without one this year. Even the original $1.5 million override was a “treadwater budget,” Russo said. But with the prospect that voters would turn down anything over $1 million, the new figure represented a compromise. A Special Town Meeting will be held in the fall to balance the town’s $14.7 million budget. Russo and Selectman Chalres Bear agreed with Story’s recommendation that the budget process should be started earlier. “As long as we’re in a reactive mode, we’re not going to be successful,” Story said. The August 16 date was set despite some concern many voters will be away on vacation. Russo stressed the importance of absentee ballots. Town Clerk Donna Stefanile said absentee ballots will be available at least 20 days before the election. People can pick up an application for a ballot at the Town Hall, and mail or deliver it. The ballots will be mailed, and people can mail them back or deliver them by noon the day before the vote. The polls will be open 12n to 8pm.

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her house she pointed at a neighboring house and said the neighbor had “bragged about how he had bought thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.” About $2,000 worth of illegal fireworks were confiscated from the individuals who are being investigated, according to police. “This was our dream house and he took it all away. We don’t even want to stay here after this,” she said, her voice shaking. The Corsettis’ two children, Sophia 6, and Jason 4, were staying on the Cape last week with their grandparents and on Thursday, shortly before they were expected to return, still didn’t know about the fire. “They’re going to be traumatized,” Ellen Corsetti said. The couple had moved into

the new development about a year and a half ago. They have weathered recent troubles; Ellen had treatment for ovarian and breast cancer last year. Merrick, who works as a director for a car dealership, had been working 70 hours a week, and the couple had looked forward to some time to relax and recover from stress. Instead, they feel even more stressed, in part because they have become, uncomfortably, the focal point of the neighborhood, Merrick Corsetti said. “We were looking forward to a real good summer,” he said. “It was pretty devastating. I haven’t slept in probably three days.” As he spoke last Thursday, a salvage truck pulled up to remove the carcass of the boat before the children arrived. The fire, which had leaped

high in the air after igniting the gasoline in the boat, had required two fire trucks from the Rowley Fire Department and a ladder truck from Ipswich to contain it. Meanwhile, the Newbury Fire Department covered the Rowley station. Since water is not effective on chemical fires such as from the fiberglass boat and house siding, firefighters used foam to extinguish the fire, Rowley firefighter Ron Merry explained. Police Chief Barry said he hopes this incident will make people more aware of the dangers of using illegal fireworks. This holiday he noted more fireworks in Rowley than he had seen in past years. “People need to realize that what goes up comes down, and there are many ignitable surfaces on the ground,” he said.

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to many veterans, including Legion Commander Arthur Ober and Vice Commander Fred Richards. The veterans had first presented their proposal at a January 2004 Selectman’s meeting. The old wooden school would be ideal, they told the selectmen and Harrington. It was the right size, had parking and was easily accessible. It would be a win-win situation, they said. The vets would sign a 50-year lease, non-binding to both parties, pay a token price and use $60,000 to $70,000 from the insurance money they got after their old club burned down to renovate the building and landscape the grounds. They envisioned the site as a place for civic ceremonies and community events, Ober said. Last April, Ober and Richards again came before the selectmen to make their case, bringing with them American Legion representatives from the state and regional posts, which supported the local veterans’ cause. Harrington said he would let them know his answer in the spring. By this time, feeling was running high among those veterans who believed the town should support their efforts to secure a meeting place. Richards and his wife, Venetia Richards, a U.S. Army staff sergeant, boycotted Salisbury’s Memorial Day Parade, preferring to march with the veterans’ group in Seabrook. A number of Salisbury veterans have been going to the Seabrook American Legion club. “Salisbury doesn’t consider vets any kind of priority, so we’ll shift our priorities. It was an act of defiance on my part,” Richards said. “It’s a shame to feel that way.” Last week, Harrington sent a memorandum to the selectmen and cc-ed it to Ober, explaining why he believed the leasing of the building to the veterans was not in the best interests of the town. He laid out two main objections: the presence of a bar and the loss of potential

revenue from the building. The bar would not be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and would not “represent the highest and best use of that property,” he wrote. He also said the club would draw not just active veterans but non-members, causing potential disturbances to the neighborhood. “However as much as I would like to help the veterans, I must be cognizant at all times of the fact that the town’s primary responsibility is to its taxpayers and to the quality of life in its neighborhoods,” he wrote. “My primary concern was the establishment of a club that would entail the creation of a bar,” Harrington said in an interview. “I have heard from a number of neighbors opposed to this and thought about whether the town could sanction this use of the property. In effect we would be a partner is in establishing a licensed establishment in residential neighborhood. Any disruption to the neighborhood from liquor sales would be not just the veterans’ but the town’s responsibility.” Harrington also could not sanction the loss of potential revenue to the town from the sale or rent of the property, which is assessed at $443,800. “To give it away for a dollar a year, no matter how worthy the cause, would not be a responsible act,” he said. Harrington said he was sympathetic to the veteran’s situation but he had to put the good of the town as a whole before that of individual groups. “I can understand their disappointment, but the town can’t be all things to all people,” he said. But the veterans see things differently. Ober took issue with Harrington’s statement that the bar would be disruptive to the neighborhood. He said the plan the group submitted last summer called for only about 12 bar seats, and that

no non-members would be admitted except as guests. He said the vets had promised to pay for a police detail whenever the site was used for functions. Besides, he added, most American Legion members are too old to cause trouble. “Most of us are old men. Would that we could raise the devil.” Richards, who will become Legion Commander at the end of July, said veterans have a special status as people who served the country, and he believes the town should assist them. He said the 66th United States Congress incorporated the charter for the American Legion in 1919, and that Massachusetts General Laws state the “local veterans’ departments may provide adequate space for veterans to meet and a place to store their flags.” Despite the vague language, some veterans believe this indicates municipalities should make efforts to provide a space for veterans’ groups. Ober said that although people picture legion halls as places where vets just drink and tell war stories, the Salisbury post, which started in 1932, is active in the community. The group donated $2,000 to Salisbury Elementary School to purchase band instruments and have provided college scholarships to Triton students. They also maintain veterans’ grave sites and provide military funerals. Ober said by leasing the Plains School, Harrington “would have gained the goodwill of the veterans, but instead he has antagonized them.” But Ober was philosophical. “What you want and what you get in life are two different things,” he said. “Some of our members want to dig their heels in and fight, but it’s no use wasting time and effort.” The group may now look to buy a parcel of land and put up a temporary building, Richards said.

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JOHNSON, CARLYN E. JUREK, KATIE L. KNOWLES, CAL J. KROHNER, JESSICA M. LUCEY, TAYLOR K. MARTENS, AMY J. MATTHEWS, LAURA S. McCOWAN, CARYN A. McDONNELL, JESSICA L. McGONIGLE, ALICE F. MESQUITA, ALYCE M. MONACO, GABRIELLE N. MOSS, ELIZABETH R. MULKERN, ROBERT D. MURRAY, ANDREW R. NATALE, KALEIGH P. PIVACEK, ADAM A. POLLOCK, ALEXANDER J. RALSTON, REBECCA D. RUEST, KYLE R. SMITH, KRISTINA M. STREIL, NIKOLAUS R. STUCKER, JOSEPH W. SULLIVAN, PATRICK J. THOEN, HUNTER D. TINGLEY, ALISON L. WILLIAMS, STEPHEN J. CLASS OF 2007 - MERIT AGUILAR, JULIANNA R. ALEXANDER, ERIC J. ALLARD, HALEY E. ALMAS, AMANDA C. BACKLER, DANIEL R. BEGIN, STEPHANIE L. BOWES, DANIEL J. BRAUN, CHRISTOPHER T. CONNOR, MELANIE R. CORTHELL, JENNIFER A. COSGROVE, LAUREN M. CROSSMAN, FALLON A. FERRARA, BENJAMIN B. FORDHAM, KELLY J. HARRIS, KEITH A. HERNANDEZ, NATASHA L. HOGAN, RORY P. HUDON, DAVID E. LEVESQUE, MARISSA J. LIGUORI, NICHOLAS J. MAIDMENT, CHRISTOPHER J. McCONAGHY BRENDAN C. McCONAGHY, CHRISTOPHER L. PAUL, ALICIA K. PEREZ, IRIS R. PERRONE, JOSHUA D. PINETTE, SHAWN M. PRESTON, NATHAN C. SAUNDERS, DARREN M. SMITH, KYLE C. TEBBETTS, BRYANNA L. TSOUTSOURAS, ALYSSA N. UPTON, JENNIFER L. WATSON, JULIA K. YELLE, NATHAN T. CLASS OF 2007 - HIGH HONORS BASHAW, JASON T. DEVLIN, BRENT P. EMERSON, BETHANY J. MAGUIRE, CRAIG J. NEWELL, REBECCA K. SACCO, JESSICA A. SCULLEY, ERIN A. CLASS OF 2008 - HONORS BASHAW, MICHELLE S. BISHOP, PAUL K. BREEDLOVE, BRUCE F. CAMERON, ARIANA W. COOK, ASHLEIGH M. DABRITZ, RUSSELL J. DAVIS, KRISTI E. DENMAN, BENJAMIN J. DENMAN, COREY J. DURE, JAMES E. FERRICK, TYLER C. FLYNN, RYAN M. FOSTER, MORGAN P. GIBSON, SARAH L.

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ROWLEY NEWS SUPER MOM By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter Last week, Margaret Boyle was just days away from giving birth to her fifth child. That didn’t stop the petite blond Rowley homemaker from dead-lifting a 200 pound weight and raising it high above her head. She made it look easy, which it probably was, considering that this is a woman who flips 500pound tires, pulls 25,000-pound dump trucks and once broke a record by hoisting 215-pound weights in each hand and walking with them. Two hundred pounds is just the “toning” weight she cut back to in her seventh month. “It was getting hard with my stomach getting in the way,” she said. Boyle, 35, may be disarmingly feminine—she looks strong and fit but not muscle-bound—but on the woman’s weight-lifting circuit, she is a competitor to be reckoned with. Five months after giving birth to her fourth child and first daughter in September 2001, she competed with some of the best lifters in the world and took first place in a North American Strongman Society’s Strongwoman heavyweight division. (At her non-pregnant weight of 145 pounds, Boyle just squeezes into that category.) “I’m always the lightest heavyweight. I don’t get real big, but I’m real strong,” she said. Being strong starting into this pregnancy, Boyle was able to keep her workouts going in the $100,000 weight room her husband Mark built last year onto their house on Boxford Road. She trains between caring for her young children. Having babies seems to hardly slow her down. “The doctors can’t figure it out,” said her husband, himself a competitive weightlifter who at 44 wins nearly every masters competition he enters. “I’m stronger than ever at 44,” he said. Mark, a life-long athlete and

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ROWLEY NEWS ROWLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rowley Public Library to Hold Annual Meeting The Friends of The Rowley Public Library, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Local History Room at the Library, 141 Main Street. Election of officers will be held. As a 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization, the Friends is a support group for the library, providing financial backing and other forms of assistance to supplement the library’s resources. Each year the Friends sponsor a range of library programs, including the highly popular Summer Reading Program, authors’ events, concerts, family movie nights and the annual Candidates Night. The Friends’ Fundraising events include the annual “Some Like it HOT!” Chili Cookoff and annual Book and Bake Sale. Anyone interested in getting more involved in the Friends’ activities and making the Library a more vibrant part of the Rowley community is encouraged to attend the meeting. For more information, please call Tim Young, President, at 978.948.6169. Rowley Public Library Reading Program Events All Summer Reading Program Events are FREE. The Library’s Summer Reading Program is funded by the Friends of the Rowley Library and the the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems. To register for any of the events listed below, please call the library at

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Join the Major Leagues Play-Off July 14 - Thurs. 2:00pm. Ages 5 and up. Drop in admission. Batter up for information literacy as part of the Join the Major Leagues @ your library program, the grandslam partnership developed by the American Library Association and Major League Baseball. Come to the Library to work on solving the program’s baseball trivia questions and try for a chance to win the big prize: tickets to the 2005 World Series Kindermusik with Susan CarterKrugman July 18 - Mon. 9:30am. “Feathers”. Ages 0 - 18 months. 10 child maximum - pre-registration required. Explore ways to relate to your baby through music and developmentally appropriate activities. “Our Time: Wiggles and Giggles” July 18 -Mon. 10:15am. Ages 18 - 36 months. 10 child maximum - pre-registration required. This interactive music program includes singing, creative movement, exploration of instruments and

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On Wednesday evening 6/29/2005 the 375th Anniversary Committee of Newbury met with representatives of The Newbury Historical Commission at the Little Schoolhouse at the Lower Green on High Road. Prior to the meeting an outdoor ice cream social was enjoyed by all. Liz Armstrong and Patsy Brown from the Historical Commission and Jim Cunningham, Barbara Rogers, Anna Tenaglia, Chris Drelich, Ward Westhafer, Marcia Peirce and Dick Cunningham of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;375thâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attended. Russ Peirce was an interested observer and contributor. The 375thâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project for the Essex National Historic Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trails and Sailsâ&#x20AC;? event on September 25, 2005 was the primary subject of discussion. This fun, free and educational walk will start at the Schoolhouse on the Lower Green (restored

by the Historical Commission), proceed to the Jackman-Willett House (property of the Sons and Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury), then to The First Settlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Burying Ground (being restored by Trustees) and back to the Green. Each destination will be staffed by a host/guide and the walks between will have historic locations explained by trained leaders. This is Newburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first involvement in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trails and Sailsâ&#x20AC;? and we encourage all citizens to join in the event. Any help with ideas, suggestions, donations or historic knowledge is welcome. Visit our website at www.newbury375.org or attend our next monthly meeting scheduled for August 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt Street, Byfield. We are also almost prepared to offer for sale, at pre-publication pricing, a book featuring all the

cemeteries in Old Newbury. Written by Dick Cunningham, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Burying Grounds of Old Newburyâ&#x20AC;? is twenty six pages long with photos of most of the cemeteries, background information and hopefully some unknown facts. Our Treasurer, Anna Tenaglia, is researching the proper legal methods of insuring the availability of grants and handling of monies. Our Webmaster, Chris Drelich, has created a must-see website that is regularly updated. There are links to all events happening in Town as well as to most websites of interest to Newbury residents. Visit us at www.newbury375.org. We are hoping for suggestions and help from everybody in Town. Thank you to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee for your support. Please contact any of us if you have any questions.

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FORMER COUNSEL LAGOULIS STATUS STILL IN LIMBO - WILL GO TO TOWN MEETING By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter Former Newbury town counsel James Lagoulis, who handled the town’s legal work for more than 30 years, may have been replaced by a new lawyer, but the controversy surrounding his status is not over. Last week, Lagoulis reminded the selectmen of some loose ends that remained after they changed his status from contractor to town employee, then found out the action did not meet town bylaws. The town, he said, owes him an outstanding balance of nearly $75,000 for services rendered since November 2004. The question of what to do will be put to voters at a Special Town Meeting. They can appropriate the money, ratify his status as a town employee, or do nothing, which may trigger a lawsuit against the town for breech of contract. Independent legal counsel had determined that the selectmen violated town bylaws when they brought Lagoulis on as a town employee last November without approval of the Personnel Board or Town Meeting. Because of this, “the agreement is void and of no effect,” read the legal opinion by the firm Kopelman and Paige. If the agreement is void, then the work Lagoulis performed for the town this year –a minimum of 22 hours a week since November 22— would be contract work billed on an hourly basis, as it has been in the past, Lagoulis said. That means the town needs to pay his contract rate of $150 an hour, a rate he has charged the town for many years. He worked 756 hours, not counting extra hours for which he is not billing the town, which works out to $113,520. The town has paid him $38,734 in wages for the year. “If I’m not an employee, then my status reverts back to that of a contractor. There is an outstanding balance of $74,785.90. I did the work. How does this board want to deal with compensation of those services?” he asked. “The timing is not opportune,” Selectman Chairman Vincent Russo remarked. Lagoulis said he thought the arrangement to hire him had been “mutually beneficial” because it saved the town money—as a

contractor he made over $115,000 a year, while as an employee he agreed to cap his pay at $95,000, later lowering that figure to $75,000. In return, he would become eligible for a pension partially paid by the town. When the new arrangement became known in March, however, it was criticized by the Finance Committee and a number of residents because of the potential costs of the pension. The selectmen were under pressure to rescind the decision, but stuck with it. One reason, Russo said, was Lagoulis’ indication at a meeting that he could take legal action against the town if the selectmen reneged on the agreement. “From that day I felt I was under duress because I felt you would sue the town. You threatened me with lawsuits, not on one occasion but on multiple occasions,” Russo said. Russo also pointed out that the selectmen were not aware that they violated bylaws by hiring Lagoulis and that as town counsel it was in fact Lagoulis’ job to have informed them. “You should have known it,” he told Lagoulis. “You should have told us we had to go through Town Meeting.” He should have also told them about the requirement that the Personnel Board approve the hire, Russo said. Lagoulis in turn said he didn’t even know a Personnel Board had been formed; the town hadn’t had one for 14 years. “No one told me about the Personnel Board being established,” he said. “Jim, I think you knew,” Russo told him. In fact, Personnel Board notes from October show the board had drafted an article to increase its membership, and informed Lagoulis. But Lagoulis maintained he had held up his part of the deal “in every possible way, performed over and above the agreement, and worked to assist in a smooth transition to the new counsel.” He just wanted to be paid for his work, he said. At this point Selectman Charles Bear pointed out that “all the cards are on the table.” The trump card seemed to be that the town has to pay Lagoulis’ for his hours as a contractor, or else bring him on as

NEWBURY SENIORS TO GET TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter Newbury seniors have been trying for about eight years to get the selectmen to establish a program where seniors can work for the town in lieu of the some of their property taxes. Last week the selectmen approved such a proposal unanimously, with Selectmen Charles Bear declaring that it seems like a win-win situation for the seniors and the town. Council on Aging Volunteer Coordinator Martha Webb presented the proposal, saying it had been very successful in many other towns. The program would start small, with six seniors initially enrolled. The six would be chosen on the basis of need, with those with the lowest incomes considered first, as well as on how their skills match the town’s needs. “We will see what seniors are interested in doing and match that with what the towns needs,” Webb

said. Massachusetts General Laws allow for towns to participate in such tax work-off programs. The total tax reduction would be $4,500 for the six people, with each being able to work off up to $750 against their tax bills. The seniors would be working two or three hours a week, but could put in more time when departments are especially busy. A test study of the program with the library a few years ago was successful and the library has expressed interest in have seniors work there, Webb said. The Finance Committee has expressed support for the program, in part because it defrays the costs of town services, she added. The seniors would be classified as volunteers. “I am very happy. We’ll get started on this,” Webb said.

a pensioned employee. Voters will decide. If they balk at either option, town officials and Lagoulis will be back at the table. The cost to the town for paying Lagoulis will be somewhat offset by fees from the Plum Island Water and Sewer project, a portion of which are earmarked for legal expenses. Should the voters decide to make Lagoulis a town employee, the town’s contribution to his pension, according to Treasurer James Cashman, would probably be under $10,000 a year, adjusted for inflation, and continue for as long as Lagoulis lives. New town counsel Anthony Penski, of Bowman and Penski, will draft the language for the warrant article.

NEWBURY ANNOUNCEMENTS www.newbury375.org The 375th Anniversary Committee has a new website! Visit www.newbury375.org and learn about the history of Newbury, upcoming events, and enjoy viewing the gallery of historic photos. The mission of the 375th Anniversary Committee of the Town of Newbury is to preserve and promote the historic and cultural resources of the Town of Newbury in preparation for its 375th anniversary in 2010. The goal is to improve access to and educate on the many valuable historic assets of the community. All interested persons are invited to all of our meetings. Come and join up with the committee, or just come and see what we’re all about. The next meeting is schedules for Wednesday August 10th at 6:30pm at the Newbury Town Library. Refreshments will be served! Lunch with Harriet Stanley Come to the Newbury Council on Aging on July 28th at 12noon, and enjoy a feast prepared by Harriet Stanley and her staff. This is her way of saying thank you for your support! Please call the COA if you plan on attending, 978-462-8114 Newbury Special Town Election The Special Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16th from 12noon-8pm. The last day to register to vote is July 27th until 8pm. Voting registration forms are available at the Town Clerks office. Forms will also be available downstairs at the police department if it is after scheduled business hours. Pajama Story Time Wednesday nights are Pajama Story Times. Stories for little ears will be read starting at 6:30 and then we will be sharing Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver with older listeners later in the evening. Older children should be able to sit through the younger children’s stories and provide a role model for them. Throw on your pajamas and come to the Newbury Town Library to wind down the day. The Newbury Town Library is located at Zero Lunt Street in Byfield. Summer hours are Monday and Wednesday noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give the library a call at 978465-0539 with questions about any of these programs.

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SALISBURY NEWS LOCAL FISHING CAPTAIN FEATURED ON CHARLIE MOORE’S OUTDOORS By Becky Randall, Correspondent If you stumble into Salisbury’s Bridge Road Bait and Tackle for bait, or simply some “fishing talk” as many locals do, don’t forget a pen and a piece of paper for an autograph! There’s a new celebrity among us. The face that many locals seek out for suggestions on the best rods and reel’s for area striper and tuna fishing was staring back at many residents through their television sets on Sunday July 10th on Charlie Moore’s Outdoors on NESN. When local charter Captain Paul DeFrancisco met fishing guru Charlie Moore backstage at a rock and roll concert several months ago, he was delighted to rub elbows with the host of the popular NESN show and his producer. That would have been enough of a treat for any fishing enthusiast. However, the two gentlemen’s “ships” would pass again, literally. When the producer of the show “Charlie Moore’s Outdoors” contacted DeFrancisco it was yet another dream come true. The producer announced that Moore was planning on filming a show in the local Merrimack River and wanted none other than DeFrancisco of Finicky Charters to take on the role as Captain. Not only would DeFrancisco be captaining the vessel, but this was also a celebrity episode. DeFrancisco also got to host NHL standout Boston Bruin Patrice Bergeron on his first fishing trip. The men departed from Bridge Marina (where DeFrancisco’s boat Finicky II is docked). DeFrancisco, Moore and Bergeron set out on the Finicky II as the producer of Moore’s show and cameraman filmed from a boat aside them. The Merrimack River lived up to its reputation of a choice place to fish for striped bass. The fishing was great, the company phenomenal and the memories for DeFrancisco will last a lifetime. DeFrancisco and Moore have more in common than just a love for the “sport” of fishing. What makes the two such a likely pair is that they both have the same philosophy. “Fishing isn’t always about ‘catching fish’”, says DeFrancisco, “sure everyone loves to catch fish, but fishing is also about fun, family and friends.” A good time was had by all. Though Bergeron declined to take his share of the days catch home (he was headed back home to Canada), Moore left with some beautiful stripers and DeFrancisco left with yet another dream fulfilled. Finicky Charters is known for it’s fishing trips to the Gulf of Maine and the Merrimack River. For information on booking a charter with Captain Paul of Finicky Charters you can reach him at (978) 994-5356 or visit Finicky’s web site at www. finickycharters.com.

SALISBURY COASTAL TRAILS MEETING REPORT - JUNE 29, 2005 Submitted By Jerry Klima We had a regular meeting of the Salisbury Coastal Trails group in the Elementary School Teachers’ Lounge on June 29. Bev Gulazian, Ron Campbell, Shelley Sheridan, Bob Straubel, Wayne David, and Jerry Klima attended. Bob Straubel reported on the June 18 CTC event at David Hall’s new building at the Tannery. He said that the crowds were large. The event raised a substantial amount of funds for the CTC and generated new memberships and interest. He and Jerry Klima also reported on their work on a CTC biking, hiking and paddling guide to the area. The guide will be printed this summer and will be used to generate funds and memberships. Ron Campbell reported on the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail walk with a Mass Audobon naturalist on June 18. He said that only a small group participated, probably because of the conflict with the CTC fundraising event in Newburyport. The walk was a success and the naturalist was especially impressed with the wide variety of native species located along the trail. He noted that many different forest and wetland habitats are represented, which results in species diversity. He hopes to arrange another walk in the future. Jerry Klima reported that the Town’s grant application to the Essex National Heritage Commission for interpretive signs along the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail had been successful and that $2,500 had been awarded. This grant application was prepared by Bobbi Klima and Joyce McKenna. Jerry reported that some additional fundraising will be needed for the project, but that the ENHC grant assures its success. There was discussion of additional fundraising and making a grant application to Balance Bar and to local banks for

the balance of the funding. On trail development, Jerry reported that he had been working on the MBTA lease and deed with Newburyport and expects to submit a final draft to the MBTA in a few days. He testified at the City Council in support of the lease and expects approval by Newburyport during July. He mentioned that the May storm had caused severe erosion at the tide gate on Town Creek and that Don Levesque is trying to get the MBTA to undertake repairs before the lease is signed. He and Don Levesque had met with Anne Jones and Bob Carroll to look at a possible route for a trail segment over Mrs. Jones’ property between Lion’s Park and the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail. Bev Gulazian reported on a meeting with a Sam’s Club representative. Wayne David said that ATV problems continue on the Salisbury Point Ghost Trail. The group suggested formation of a trail watch group that could collect information, identify trail abusers and inform the police as problems occur. Wayne also reported that the Great Marsh Coalition has been working with the Corps of Engineers on marsh restoration and would like to remove the culvert at Town Creek and replace it with a bridge and new tide gate. This would allow additional normal tidal flow, while also preventing flooding during storm tides which has been a problem. Jerry Klima said that he would be happy to look at the situation and that the work probably could fit in with the construction of the Old Eastern Marsh Trail. The next meeting of the group will be held on Thursday evening, July 28. Please mark your calendars. We’ll send notice of the time and place of the meeting when they are determined.

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SALISBURY ANNOUNCEMENTS “Libraries Matter” Help support the Salisbury Public Library’s children’s summer reading program by purchasing a blue “Libraries Matter” Wristband for $2.00. Available at the Library’s main desk. Friday Night Youth Center The Meeting Place Youth Center, (for ages 13-30) is open Fridays at 7:00pm for music, food, video and fun! Located at North Shore Christian Fellowship in the Black Bear Mall Help Support the Pettengill House Food Pantry Some foods needed are Canned Spaghetti products (Spaghetti O’s), Peanut Butter, Macaroni and Cheese, Juice Boxes, Juice, Jelly Soups and canned vegetables. Toiletry items are also in need. These include shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes,

deodorant, toilet tissue, and paper towels. Also needed are any items for a child’s’ lunchbox. For further information please call the Pettengill House at 978-463-8801. Child Fingerprinting and Car Seat Installation The Salisbury Police Department is committed to keeping your children safe and offers fingerprinting for children of the community. To make an appointment for a Salisbury Police Officer to fingerprint your child, call the police station at 978-465-3121. Proper installation of children’s protective car seats is very important. Although most people use car seats according to the law, many of these seats are not correctly installed. Sgt. Robert Roy is a certified car seat technician and will be happy to assist you. Call Sgt. Roy for an appointment.

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Wednesday, July 13 -Planning Board meeting, Elementary School at 7pm Tuesday, July 19 -Board of Health meeting, Hilton Center at 7pm Wednesday, July 20 -Conservation Committee meeting, Elementary School at 7pm -Salisbury Harbor Commission meeting, Elementary School,

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CORRECTION: The days listed for Salisbury Public Library’s Summer Reading Program in last weeks issue were incorrect. Story hour is on Mondays, and the special events are held on Wednesdays.

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By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD This is a subject I have been asked about many times from readers of this column: “Why do dentists charge a fee for broken appointments?” The definition of a broken appointment varies between offices but in general it means either an appointment that a patient did not show up for or gave notification of missing within a 24 to 48 hour period. There are offices that charge for this “missed” appointment and there are others that do not. Why? The statistics I have seen show that the industry average for appointment cancellations and no-shows is 28 percent. That means that over 1 out of 4 people break appointments. That statistic seems high to me but that is what I have read. Dentists vary their office policies for many reasons. Some offices may not charge a fee for this because they do not want to be controversial and end up creating an angry patient who leaves their practice. Others have very strict rules. I know of one who not only charges a fee for a broken appointment but will actually dismiss a patient from the practice after only 2 missed appointments…..no ifs, ands or buts. As a patient, you should be absolutely clear about the policy of the particular office that you choose. If you are not presented with a list of policies when you join the practice, you should ask what the rules are for broken/ missed appointments. Policies in general, are enforced to create a particular set of expectations. People are much more compliant and respectful of an environment when made aware of the expectations. From the dentist’s perspective, we are here to not only educate and treat patients, but we also have to run a successful business. It is also the job of the dental office to create value in their appointments. Many patients, for example, view the hygiene visit as “just a cleaning”, and relatively low on their priority list in life. Cancer screening, radiographs to check for decay, bone level and cysts, periodontal screening to monitor gum health, which has become increasingly linked to good systemic health are just some of the other things that are done at that “cleaning” appointment. It is up to your particular office to create that value. If the value is there, the appointment will mean much more. Despite the rules that may be present, are there times when there is a perfectly legitimate reason to miss an appointment? Absolutely. All previously written columns can be found at www. dentalhealthforlife.com. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to me at jpstclair@dentalhealthforlife. com.

Sunburns can sometimes happen, despite our best intentions. Whether you missed a spot while applying sunblock or stood too long in the driveway talking to a neighbor on a sunny day. Sunburns can be very painful and require proper treatment. Red sunburned skin that is painful when touched is considered a firstdegree burn. Most first degree burns can be treated at home. For mild sunburns, cool compresses may feel soothing, even a nice cool bath can relieve some of the pain and help take the heat out of your skin. It is best to avoid scrubbing or shaving while your skin is still sensitive and heeling. Use soft towels to gently pat your skin dry after a shower or bath. Greasy creams and ointments (like petroleum jelly) should be avoided since they tend to trap in heat. The old wives tale about applying butter to a burn should not be used, grease holds in heat, which may make the burn worse. The best product to use is aloe Vera. Aloe helps cool and moisturize the skin at the same time to prevent peeling. I have recently seen aloe leaves in the produce department of our local grocery store. You may even have an aloe plant at home! You can cut a piece off the leaf and rub the cool jelly-like

substance inside the leaf to the skin for soothing, moisturizing pain relief. Kids often enjoy this activity! There are also many different types of Aloe based lotions and sprays available. They are most often found in the suntan lotion aisle of your local pharmacy. Unfortunately, sunburns can be quite uncomfortable. Taking Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed can help provide some pain relief. For more severe sunburns involving blisters and swelling, (second degree burns) call your doctor. If the skin is blistered, do not break the blisters. Open skin is more prone to developing an infection. Silver sulfadiazine 1% cream, Thermazene/Silvadene) is a cream that may be prescribed by your physician. It is cooling to the skin and prevents infection. Call your doctor if there is facial swelling form a sunburn, blisters, fever, chills, or a sunburn that covers a large area. Headache, confusion, vomiting and/or faintness are signs of dehydration and require medical assistance. Some severe burns may require treatment with oral steroids, or stronger pain medication. In very severe cases, burns may need to be treated in a hospital’s burn unit. Sunburns can be serious in babies and small children. Contact your pediatrician if your baby gets a sunburn. Fortunately, most mild sunburns go away in about 3-5 days. Just be sure to keep the sun burned area covered and out of the sun while the skin heals. If you have a topic you would like covered in this column please contact tracy@thetowncommon.com

HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Coast Guard Auxiliary Presents Special Two Day Weekend Boating Class US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 46 will offer a special weekend version of the basic boating class “Boating Skills and Seamanship” at Coast Guard Station Gloucester. The intensive twoday format of the class is intended for highly motivated students who are interested in developing boating skills or advancing their current skills to a higher level. Registration for the class is required, at a cost of $60 per person with a special $30 rate for additional family members not requiring separate course materials. This fee includes lunch and refreshments on both days. “Boating skills and Seamanship” will be offered on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Coast Guard Station Gloucester, 17 Harbor Loop, Gloucester. To register for the class, or for further information, please call (617)791-4651 or send an email to usegauxflot46@yahoo.com. Senior Strength Class Join the Ipswich Family YMCA for gentle stretching and strength conditioning seniors-only class while listening to the music you grew up with. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM Free with membership, guest fees available. For more information please call the Ipswich Family YMCA (978) 356-9622 First Annual Newburyport Triathalon On Saturday July 16th, 2005 the inaugural Newburyport Triathlon will be born. This sprint distance triathlon is the brainchild of local resident Andy Hawkes and will be the first of its kind in Newburyport. The triathlon will consist of a .5-mile swim, a 13.5-mile bike and a 3-mile run. And yes the swim will take place in the Merrimack River. Notorious for its temperatures

and tides the Merrimack isn’t ideal for a triathlon swim however Hawkes notes, “in working with the Harbor Master we have determined if we start the triathlon around high tide we will have slack waters for the majority of the swim.” Swimmers will enter and exit the chilly waters (expected temp, 60 degrees) from the old Cashman Park boat ramp. The 13.5 mile scenic bike course will wind through the streets of Newburyport, Newbury and West Newbury. As competitors travel through beautiful parks they will get a taste of why outdoor enthusiasts love to call Newburyport home. The 3-mile run will be an out and back along Merrimac Street with competitors finishing in Cashman Park. A post race celebration and awards ceremony will immediately follow in the Park. Registration is currently open, interested athletes can register online at active.com through July 13th, 2005. Event sponsors and volunteers are needed. Any business, group or person interested in becoming an event sponsor can contact the event sponsorship director at sponsorship@newburyporttriathlon. com. Any organization or individual interested in volunteering to help with the Newburyport Triathlon can email the event volunteer coordinator at volunteers@newburyporttriathlon.com .For further information, please go to newburyporttriathlon.com, the official web site of the Newburyport Triathlon. For additional information please contact Andy Hawkes at 978-7717800. Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be having a Blood Drive on Saturday, July 30 at the Rowley Veterans association, 19 Bradford Street, Rowley form 9am2pm. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800448-3543) For more information.

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July 13, 2005

PETS & ANIMALS PLUS HORSE BREEDING: AN KEEPING YOUR AROUND THE CLOCK JOB “HOT DOG” COOL SAFELY

By the Doctors at SRH Veterinary Services If you happen to be driving by our office late some night, don’t be surprised to see the lights on in our barn. It’s breeding season for horses and it can be an around the clock job. It sounds like it ought to be easy, particularly since the vast majority of horses around here are bred via artificial insemination. But the timing is tricky and there are so many factors to consider – How large are the eggs? How much sperm does the stallion have? Is the sperm active? Will the mare have an allergic reaction? Those are just some of the reasons why, in the United States, only 55 percent of mares bred actually deliver live foals. The process starts with the owner, who has to be willing to invest a good bit of time, money and research into breeding. Finding a stallion with the right mix of qualities can take time – and getting his sperm delivered can be done either fresh or frozen. But, he’ll need good sperm – we estimate 500 million sperm are needed for successful artificial insemination. And then of course is the mare. How often does she come into

heat? Most mares have 21-day heat cycles. But sometimes mares have false heats, or are irregular. And horses, like many other animals, are seasonal breeders. They come into heat in the spring and continue to cycle through the summer. However, they are not normally fertile in the fall and winter. Simply showing signs of heat isn’t enough to ensure a successful insemination, though. We do a number of “heat checks” by ultrasound to make sure the heat is progressing, and that we catch the mare right at the point where the eggs are ready for fertilization. (This is often why you’ll find us working in the middle of the night!) After insemination, we check two weeks later to make sure the process worked. If not, it’s start over again. If she is in foal, then get ready to wait. Most mares are pregnant 11 months. Next week: How do veterinarians and vet techs spoil their own animals? Find out what we do for fun with our cats, dogs and horses. SRH Veterinary Services is a family-owned small and large animal veterinary hospital that’s been practicing in this area since the 1950s. Dr. S. Robert Orcutt, Dr. Robert Orcutt and Dr. Helen Noble as well as Dr. Annemarie Marcucci and Dr. Kirsten Anderson treat small and large animals at 295 High Street in Ipswich and at barns all over the North Shore. Contact them at 978-356-1119 or on the web at www.srhveterinary.com

PET ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MERRIMACK RIVER FELINE RESCUE SOCIETY FERAL FORUM Sponsored by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society. Lecture-oriented presentation that answers: What is a feral cat? How do I socialize a feral cat? How can I become a feral foster parent? Lecture held on July 13th at the Institution for Savings Lending Office, State Street, Newburyport at 7pm. www.mrfrs.org

FERAL WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society. Hands on workshop for current feral foster parents and for anyone interested in working with or adopting a former feral cat. Held on July 14th at the Institution for Savings Lending Office, State Street, Newburyport at 7pm. www.mrfrs.org.

MRFRS FOOD ALERT! We are in desperate need of donations of wet and dry food. Please collect and donate all that you can. Donations are being accepted at Petsmart in Danvers, MSPCA in Methuen, and at our headquarters in Salisbury. Take up a collection at work or ask your local grocery to donate broken bags. Please help us feed the hundreds of feral cats that we care for in the Merrimack River Valley and Southern NH.

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By Becky Randall School is finally out and the official beginning of summer is under way. For many families it signifies the beginning of family trips to the lake, days out on boats, trips to the beach or the seasonal opening of the family pool. Before you release your canine pal into the water for a refreshing dip, there’s something every dog owner should know about water safety for dogs. Personal Floatation Devices, or PFD’s as they are known, should be a consideration when pairing dogs with water sports. The common misconception for some owners is that if you have a breed that loves water a PDF isn’t necessary. Even breeds that excel in water sports and rescue can benefit from wearing a PFD. Locally dogs also have to contend with the strong current of the Merrimack River (Anyone who has docked a boat against the Merrimack’s infamous current can attest, it is no laughing matter) and Atlantic Ocean. PFD’s are wonderful for dogs learning to swim to help them gain confidence, but they are also great safety nets when you have a dog that is not self-limiting and sometimes doesn’t know when to stop. Dogs, like people can get cramps in the water and some dogs will become fatigued in the water, their bodies too physically taxed to complete the swim back from trying to catch their wayward ball or stick. Like most dog products, all PFD’s for dogs aren’t created equally. Two really great products on the market for dogs are the K9 Float Coat by RuffWear (www. ruffwear.com) and the Pet Saver Life Jacket from the Popular Outward Hound Brand (www. kyjen.com). Both products come in a variety of sizes to fit your dog. Prices for PFD’s range from $15$70 and up. A well-made PDF should last the life of your dog. Be sure to check all clips and attachments before each outing in the water. When purchasing a PDF be sure to fill out and send in any warranty information from the manufacturer. Tying a “long line” (30 ft. training lead, or even clothes line will do) to your dog’s floatation device is also another “safety net” so to speak. A long training line is helpful if the current proves too strong for your pup or unsuspecting human come to enjoy a swim for themselves. Even if your dog is friendly, most, especially DRY non-dog lovers do not appreciate an overly friendly WET dog. Lastly, pet owners (not just dog owners, but cat owners too) with pools should take the proper precautions to make sure your pets do not have unsupervised access to your pools. Companies like Pet Stop Underground Fencing (www.getpetstop.com) make portable fencing units as well as underground fencing that can help most dogs (and even cats) that can prevent your pets from taking a dip (either intentional or not) without your supervision. Keeping your dog’s cool by allowing them to swim is a great source of exercise. When done safely it can be an enjoyable experience for all involved.

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FINANCE AND FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL NEWS Basics of Stock Market

Provided By Shep Becker Financial Consultant Financial markets provide their participants with a variety of instruments. Such instruments can be classified according to the type of financial instruments and according to the terms of instruments’ paying-off. The market can be divided into the one of promissory notes and the one of securities (stock market). The first one contains promissory instruments with the right for its owners to get some fixed amount of money in future and is called the market of promissory notes, while the latter binds the issuer to pay a certain amount of money according to the return received after paying-off all the promissory notes and is called stock market. Now we are turning to the stock market. Stock market: As it was mentioned before, ordinary shares’ purchasers typically invest their funds into the company-issuer and become its owners. Their weight in the process of making decisions in the company depends on the number of shares he/she possesses. Due to the financial experience of the company, its part in the market and future potential shares can be divided into several groups. 1. Blue Chips Shares of large companies with a long record of

different period of time, with the possibility of being higher as well as lower. There are periods when companies do not pay dividends at all, mostly when a company is in a financial distress or in case executives decide to reinvest income into the development of the business. While calculating acceptable share price, dividends are the key factor. Price of an ordinary share is determined by three main factors: annual dividends rate, dividends growth rate and discount rate. The latter is also called a required income rate. The company with the high risks level is expected to have high required income rate. The higher cash flow the higher share prices and versus. This interdependence determines assets value. Below we will touch upon the division of share prices estimating in three possible cases with regard to dividends. While purchasing shares, aside of risks and dividends analysis, it is absolutely important to examine a company carefully as for its profit/loss accounting, balance, cash flows, distribution of profits between its shareholders, managers’ and executives’ wages etc. Only when you are sure of all the ins and outs of a company, you can easily buy or sell shares. If you are not confident of the information, it is more advisable not to hold shares for a long time (especially before financial accounting published). Shep Becker, Financial Consultant, Gemini Investment Associates, 978-646-0000, invest@shepgia.com, www. shepgia.com

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I spent the holiday weekend on a birding trip to Downeast Maine and Machias Seal Island for puffins, and I’ll share that trip with you next week. Today, I thought I would share, instead, a more local July Fourth experience from Doug Chickering of Groveland: “Oh if only the rest of the summer would be like this. Independence Day 2005 was cool and dry and, in the morning, windless. The sky was high and clear, the sun bright but invigorating. The only intrusion into the perfect day being the no-see-ums in the still morning, and the beach-weasels rushing down the Plum island frantic for the few parking spaces available at the south end. Of the two, the beach-weasels were the bigger irritant. Insect repellent held the tiny no-see-ums at bay until a light wind came to drive them all away. The beach-weasels, on the other hand, sent up great billows of choking dust like an Abilene cattle drive; heedless of the non-birders walking or biking along the road and to the birders trying to set up scopes. Despite some reports to the contrary, Lois Cooper and I found the greenheads were largely absent. In the end, the inconveniences were minor for it was July 4th and time for our Independence Day Sweep. Lois and I were on a mission; to match or beat our record of 76 species seen on Independence Day. The day can be best described by relating the highlights our time in the field. “At Camp Sea Haven; the claycolored sparrow was still there. His efforts are futile but his persistence is heroic as he continues through the days, through the dust and heat. A triumph of hope over experience, still at the edge of the road where he set up shop some weeks ago. At Stage Island, Lois and I joined Tom Wetmore and Tim Spahr to peruse the five Little Gulls dozing, swimming and preening on the Stage Island sand bar, clearly dwarfed by the Bonaparte’s among them. One had a full unblemished black head without even a blush of white by

the eyes - as perfect as the day. Tom and Tim informed us of the moorhens they had seen in the North Pool so our next target was clear: Grape Island Marshes. “We headed north on the dusty road towards Hellcat. As we drove down the rise at Cross Farm Hill something caught my eye; what appeared to be a pair of snowy egrets and a pair of ibis in the nearby pan. There was something about the ibis that caught my attention so I pulled over, brought the binoculars to bear and the ibis became a pair of little blue herons. One of the herons jumped into the adjacent pan and out of sight so Lois and I simply luxuriated in the beauty of the remaining bird. It was extraordinary. Some times I sort of forget how strikingly beautiful a little blue heron is, with its light blue, dark-tipped bill. The head and neck was a royal blue, reddish and deep. The back, in the glare of the sun, was a bright pastel blue, all crisp, unworn, new and perfect in its intensity. I glanced over to the two snowy egrets nearby and became instantly aware that one was smaller. It wasn’t a snowy. As the bill and legs revealed it to be another little blue, an immature. Apparently we had come upon a family unit probably recently arrived from their nesting site. “When Lois and I went up on the dike at Hellcat we were greeted by John Hoye and Audrey McCarthy who were up on the tower with Jerry Cooperman. They told us of a pair of distant moorhens down on the opposite shore, just beyond the concrete water structure. It took a few anxious moments at the scope before I picked up a pair of moving red spots, connected to two black bodies. I focused and zoomed in at two distant moorhens. As we searched the banks for more birds Lois twice saw a least bittern in brief flight, much to my chagrin, for they were back down into the cattails before I could get on them. It was then that Audrey called down from the tower that they had a sora swimming across the channel, then that they had two sora’s, an adult leading a chick, swimming across the channel! It

was an amazing sight. The larger adult energetically swimming and occasionally looking back to the tiny black chick as it soldiered on behind the parent. It was obvious that the Sora adult was uncomfortable being so exposed because as it reached a point threequarters or so across it took to flight, to the obvious dismay of the chick which redoubled its efforts to catch up. Within a few minutes the chick had reached the anxious parent and they both disappeared into the high grass on the other side. It certainly was a game little chick and was the highlight of a day filled with great events. Lois and I were much obliged to John, Audrey and Jerry on the tower. It certainly helps to have friends in high places. “Although the sora and chick, and the staggering beauty of the little blues marked the most memorable moments of the quest, there were other sightings nearly as memorable: A wood thrush singing away in the shade, in a window in the wall of undergrowth, in plain view on Middle Road. A pair of orchard orioles feeding two young in a low cedar tree at Strawberry Fields. Lois discovering a yellowbilled cuckoo at Johnson’s Pond in Groveland, and many others. All in all, we would smash our record of 76, getting, in the end, 82 species; the last being a Coopers hawk flying quickly over Lois’ deck; a brace of furious kingbirds in hot pursuit. Eighty-two, I think, is pretty good considering we birded only on Plum Island, in Newburyport, Groveland and West Newbury. Also considering that we took only birds that we actually saw. If we were to count the birds we also heard, like peewee, yellow-throated vireo, white-breasted nuthatch, veery, great-crested flycatcher, warbling vireo and others; birds we heard but did not see, then our list would have been a great deal longer. One thing I think we did prove. Birders of greater acumen than us and with effort, could certainly see over 100 birds on the fourth of July without leaving the northeast corner of Essex County.”

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OUT & ABOUT PLUM ISLAND KAYAKING By Michael DiMattia, Correspondent Plum Island Kayak, located at 38R Merrimack Street in Newburyport, still gave tours on Friday, July 8 despite the cloudy weather and light rain. Gary Balestrieri and Ken Taylor, owners and partners of Plum Island Kayak agreed that they enjoyed paddling in the cloudy weather when traffic on the river is at a minimum. “We started three years ago,” said Balestrieri. Both he and Taylor were laid-off from their previous jobs at the same time. The two friends decided it was the opportunity to try something new. They had both shared an interest Kayaking and opened up Plum Island Kayak. Balestrieri and Taylor wear smiles on their faces throughout the day and are always in good humor, making the experience well worth it. “We put everything back into the business,” explained Balestrieri. When starting out the two partners did not take a paycheck and put all the money into improving the business. Plum Island Kayak, in its third year now runs tours from as far inland as Rocks Village down to Plum Island Point. Unless there is high wind or thundershowers they will run two or more three hour tours per day. On Friday there was a small group because of the cloudy weather. Before the trip Balestrieri gave Cara Leheny, a first time kayaker, a bag to keep her belongings safe and dry showing that they always treat customers with respect and good service. Balestrieri, Taylor, and Abe Rutchick, the tour guide for the morning paddle were in good spirits as they prepared for the tour. The three moved kayaks from their shop to the loading dock adjacent to the Black Cow restaurant in Newburyport..

“You want to keep your knuckles in line with the edge of the paddle,” said Taylor instructing Denis Guillemette, a friend of Taylor’s and a first time kayaker on how to correctly hold the kayak’s paddle. Before the paddle Rutchick went over the basic need-toknow information such as how to hold and move the paddle and what to do if the kayak does tip over. Rutchick told Leheny and Guillemette to stay near the shore and paddle around to become comfortable. Throughout the tour he would instruct the group on what to do and leave it up to them to decide the course of action, given that time allows. “I don’t know who’s steering,” joked Guillemette about the strong current that seemed to dictate which direction and unfamiliar kayaker would travel. He soon became comfortable and was paddling around the river enjoying the experience. Rutchick took the group up river to Town Creek. Paddling through the creek he pointed out a rock that resembled the face of George Washington. The paddle through the creek was calm and allowed for a relaxing morning. “I started this job last year,” said Rutchick. He had began kayaking eight years ago when he was in college. Rutchick moved to Massachusetts last year from California looking for a teaching job. When that did not work out, he found himself at Plum Island Kayak as a tour guide. After three hours Rutchick guided the group safely to the shore, mindful of the strong current. Balestrieri was waiting to pick up the group with towels and warm water. Rutchick said he loves the job because he gets to work doing something he enjoys. Balestrieri and Taylor feel the same way.

BIRDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD By Sue McGrath The following is a list of bird sightings by Newburyport Birders. Many birds have been spotted in our local neighborhoods past week! *Green Street, Newbury: Whitebreasted Nuthatch, House Wren, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole *Route One, Rowley: Willow Flycatcher, Baltimore Oriole, Eastern Kingbird, Brown Thrasher, Cooper’s Hawk, Gray Catbird *Maple Terrace, Newbury: Grosbeak, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Baltimore Oriole, Ovenbird *Onboard Newburyport’s Whale Watch, “Prince of Whales”:Sooty Shearwater, Common Tern, Common Loon, Double-crested Cormorant, Osprey, Greater Shearwater, Northern Gannet *The Upper Green, Newbury: Canada Goose with goslings, Baltimore Oriole *New Hampshire Seacoast, Rye to Seabrook: Black-crowned NightHeron, White-winged Scoter, King Rail, Clapper Rail, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, Cliff Swallow, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher, Common Eider, Red-breasted Merganser, Common Loon, Northern Gannet, Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, Horned Grebe *Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport: Willet, Marsh Wren, Osprey, Common Tern, Northern Flicker, Bald Eagle *Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport: Least Bittern, Pied-billed Grebe with young, Common Moorhen with a downy chick, Blackheaded Gull, Little Gull, Bonaparte’s Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Red Knot, White-Rumped Sandpiper, King Rail, Common Nighthawk, Bonaparte’s Gull,

Semipalmated Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Surf Scoter, Glossy Ibis, Turkey Vulture, Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Willet, Wilson’s Phalarope, Roseate Tern, Common Tern, Least Tern, Black-billed Cuckoo, Whippoor-will, American Woodcock, Glossy Ibis, Semipalmated Plover, House Wren, Eastern Meadowlark, Clapper Rail, Tricolor Heron, Snowy Egret, Mallard with young, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Northern Harrier, Black-bellied Plover, Spotted Sandpiper, Dunlin, Ring-billed Gull, Forster’s Tern This column is compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders, a group that offers birding educational opportunities. Its motto is “Observe, appreciate and identify”. Report you sightings to nbptbirds@newburyport. net or call 978-462-4785

FOR GOOD FOOD AND MUSIC, NEWBURYPORT IS WHERE IT’S AT By Toni Pacitti, Correspondent On Saturday, the Newburyport Chamber and 92.5 FM The River sponsored the Newburyport Riverfront Festival. An all day event of music and food, locals could consider the day a warm up for the annual Yankee Homecoming. Gracing the stage behind the Firehouse Center for the Arts were The Young Dubliners, De Sol, Stephanie Schneiderman and Low Millions. The grass, as well of the adjacent boardwalk, was packed with spectators taking advantage of the free, five hour concert and the beautiful day-though the clouds did decide to make an appearance as the event was winding down. In addition to the great music was the great food that downtown Newburyport is famous for in the summer months. There was something to appeal to all tastes and appetites on Market Square, from clams and lobster rolls at Jim’s Clam Stand to chicken Caesar in a bread bowl at Traveling Chef and everything in between. And like the area surrounding the stage, people were standing shoulder to shoulder while in line for their food. If you missed out on last weekend’s festivities, Yankee Homecoming is right around the corner (July 30-August 7) as well as many other events happening throughout the coming weeks. For a list of events going on in Newburyport, visit the town’s official website at www. newburyportchamber.org.

LOCAL MOTORCYCLISTS TO ESCORT THE MOVING WALL TO AMESBURY’S LANDRY STADIUM On July 17, a group of local motorcyclists will escort “The Moving Wall” from New Hampshire to Amesbury’s Landry Stadium. “The Moving Wall” is a traveling halfsize replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall will be open for public viewing starting on July 19 at 12 p.m. and will remain up until July 25th. The public may view the wall 24 hours a day while it is on display. Your support is needed! Bringing “The Moving Wall” to our community is a task that requires the help and assistance of many. From the day of setup through the dismantling of “ The Moving Wall”, it takes a number of people to make this the truly memorable event that it is. Please take the time to view http://www.themov ingwallamesbury2005.org to learn about “ The Moving Wall” and all that it entails. If you have a skill or desire and wish to assist our community, please contact Ron Koontz, Director of Veteran’s Service for the Town of Amesbury at (978) 388-8136, or simply fill out the form on The Moving Wall website mentioned above.

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NEWBURY TWINS WIN

SPORTS PAT POLLETTA ROAD RACE: ONCE AGAIN A SUCCESS By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter

By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter The Newbury Twins have been crowned as champions of the inter town baseball league by toppling the Georgetown Marlins in two straight games. “It was an adventure to say the least,” said Coach Rob Beaudion, “These kids just refused to loose and they never caught with their heads down”. Beaudion gave much praise to the play of John Pingree’s Georgetown Marlins for a great series and admitted that the games were so much closer off paper than on. The Newbury Byfield Twins never quit from day one as they mounted late rallies in order to win games all season long given them the name the “Cardiac Kids”. In the first game between the two squads in the championship the Twins lived up to their pen name. Down 2-0 to the Marlins, they surged 12 runs past the plate in the top of the sixth inning stealing a another come from behind victory for the Twins leaving people with no finger nails. In a close Game Two the Twins had their ace Nick Beaudion on the hill. With the Twins up 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning the Marlins took their opportunity to mount a comeback of their own as they rallied for one run early in the inning. With the Marlins Comeback brewing the Twins ace focused and ended the game on a huge strikeout, which left Marlins runners on second and third and simultaneously sealed the deal for the Newbury Twins. “The heart these kids showed all year long has been amazing”, Said Beaudion “Every single kid on this team chipped in and I’m so proud of the way they played the game of baseball”.

SUMMERS IN: TIME TO FINE TUNE YOUR SKILLS!

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On Friday, July 8th the YWCA of Newburyport hosted its 28th Annual Pat Polletta Road Race, which had runners of all calibers and age levels with their eyes on the prize. The Pat Polletta Road Race will consist of three main events.

The two events most eager runners sought was the popular five mile and five kilometer races with prizes for the finishers in all categories. Men’s 5k winner was Ryan Kowal. Female 5k winner was Betsy Suda. Men’s 5 mile event

Photo By Marc Maravalli

Runners in the 5 kilometer race push to win.

Photo By Marc Maravalli

The rainy weather doesn’t stop runners from the 5 mile race.

winner was Mike Pieck. Female 5 Mile winner was Kelly Bradbury. Fans greatly appreciated watching kids running along side one another as their adult counterparts would be pounding the pavement on their way out of

ROWLEY JUDO STUDENTS SHINE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS This past weekend six members of Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, MA claimed national judo titles at the 2005 USJA Jr. National Judo championships held at the Seagate Center in Toledo, Ohio. The team, which is coached by 2 Time Olympic Bronze medalist and former world champion Jimmy Pedro, won 2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal. Seven year old Antonia Vinciarelli (Revere, MA) and 8 year old Luke Boyle (Rowley, MA) led the team with gold medal performances and took home the junior national championship title in their respective weight classes. “Both of these young competitors really impressed me with their grit and superb technique this weekend,” commented Pedro. “They both train extremely hard and have a very bright future ahead of them.” Silver medal performances were turned in by 11 year old Dante Vinciarelli (Revere, MA), 7 year old John Boyle (Rowley,

MA), and 8 year old Frank Falco (Peabody, MA). Frank is the nephew of coach Jimmy Pedro and had a total of 7 matches en route to his silver medal. “I couldn’t be any prouder of the way these kids fought. They were put to the test on the national stage and each one deserves a lot of credit for the performances that they turned in,” stated Pedro. Jimmy’s son, AJ Pedro (Methuen, MA), followed in his father’s footsteps by taking home a bronze medal of his own. AJ went 4-2 on the day and battled back after losing his first match of the day. Other competitors from Pedro’s who just missed out on a medal and finished in fourth place were: Daria Falco (Peabody, MA), Mark Boyle (Rowley, MA), Casey Pedro (Methuen, MA), and Dan Rosseti (Medford, MA). Additional competitors who went to the nationals were: Chris Round (No. Andover, MA) and Alex Kwmuntis (Peabody, MA).

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John, Luke, and Mark Boyle of Rowley compete at the 2005 USJA Jr. National Judo Championships in Toledo, Ohio.

By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter Summer is here and if you are an athlete or a friend of one, tell them that this is the time to fine-tune their skills before next season. There are tons of summer camps to attend no matter what the sport such as the Chris Perry Fast Pitch clinic, the Clipper Basketball camp, Mike Fay’s Summer Day Programs at Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, as well as Soccer and Hockey camps, all within our surrounding area. So take the responsibility, and the time to improve yourself in the off-season before your competition is leaving you in the dust.

the starting gates soon thereafter. However next year if your kid may not be ready for these strenuous events they might want to try the kids Fun Run/Walk that was a great success in its sophomore campaign.

Pedro’s students at the competition.

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Official Results: Antonia Vinciarelli – Gold Medal Girls 7 years old - Under 55 pounds Luke Boyle – Gold Medal Boys 8 years old – Under 75 pounds Frank Falco – Silver Medal Boys 8 years old - Under 68 pounds Dante Vinciarelli – Silver Medal Boys 11-12 years old – Under 106 pounds John Boyle – Silver Medal Boys 7 years old – Under 66 pounds AJ Pedro – Bronze Medal Boys 7 years old – Under 55 pounds Casey Pedro – 4th place Girls 9-10 years old – Under 75 pounds Daria Falco – 4th place Girls 910 years old – Under 95 pounds Mark Boyle – 4th place Boys 910 years old – Under 105 pounds Dan Rosseti- 4th place Boys 1314 years old – Under 96 pounds

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SPONSORED BY: The Town Common To place an organization’s event in the Community Calendar contact Tracy at 978-948-8696 or events@thetowncommon.com Wednesday, July 13 FERAL FORUM Sponsored by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society. Lecture-oriented presentation that answers: What is a feral cat? How do I socialize a feral cat? How can I become a feral foster parent? Lecture held at the Institution for Savings Lending Office, State Street, Newburyport at 7pm. www. mrfrs.org

HOOT NIGHT Downstairs At The Grog presents Hoot Night: our “Open Mic” on Wednesday, July 13th at 7pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www. thegrog.com

NEW ENGLAND LIGHT OPERA’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Professional singers from greater Boston perform different programs of Broadway, opera, and Gilbert and Sullivan each week. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. July 6th-August 3rd. $8 for adults, $5 kids, $25 max per family available at the door. The Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 E Common St. Topsfield. (978)887-2045. Handicapped accessible.

THE CONTINENTALS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The Continentals, a variety show band on July 13th. Followed by Fireworks. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7pm and 8:30pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

HAMPTON BEACH FIREWORKS DISPLAY American Thunder Fireworks present the finest in display fireworks every Wednesday night. Display starts at 9:30, Main Beach near Seashell area.

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open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH (603) 929-4100 www.casinoballroom. com

Thursday, July 14 CREATURE FEATURES—BUILD YOUR OWN INSECT Join us for an early-evening hike, and upon our return we will create and build our very own creatures from recycled materials while enjoying lemonade and cookies. Topics: July 14— Dragonflies and Damselflies; July 28—Crickets and Grasshoppers. For families with children ages 4-10Thursdays, July 14 & 28, 6-8 pm Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary FEE PER WALK: $10/adults, $8/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

FERAL WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society. Hands on workshop for current feral foster parents and for anyone interested in working with or adopting a former feral cat. Held at the Institution for Savings Lending Office, State Street, Newburyport at 7pm. www.mrfrs.org.

SUMMER CONCERT AT MOSELEY WOODS The Moseley Commission will be hosting 90 minute long, family friendly concert at Moseley Woods in Newburyport. Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. On July 14th enjoy folk music with Julie Dougherty Come on down and enjoy the smell of the woods, the views of the river and some great music from these fantastic performers. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray and the whole family to one or all of these concerts. Each show is sure to be a great time. All concerts are FREE Please feel free to call Mark W. Emmith, Commission Chairman, at 978.499.0090 with any questions or comments.

Created by the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this magical musical will charm you and your whole family with its classic tale of love and transformation – and dazzled by the special effects. Plays evenings Tue – Sat, matinees Wed, Sat and Sun. 7/30 at 2pm will be ASL interpreted; Cinderella July 12 – 31, 2005 Tickets: $68 - $35 For show times and tickets: www.nsmt.org, (978) 232-7200, or in person at 62 Dunham Rd. Beverly, MA 01915. Related free events: 7/19: Meet the Theatre after the 7pm performance, post show audience discussion with the artists; 7/24: Spotlight on History, a free pre-show discussion focusing on historical issues related to the performance

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JONNY LANG

18TH ANNUAL GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION

Jonny Lang With special guest Charlie Farren. Modern blues in the ‘90s had a weird phenomenon of teenage blues guitarists rocketing to popularity with their first album. The entire trend culminated with Jonny Lang, a guitarist from Fargo, North Dakota, who released his solo debut album Lie to Me when he was 15. Tickets $ 25-$38. Doors

KATE REDGATE Downstairs At The Grog presents Kate Redgate, Acoustic Folk music on Thursday, July 14th at 8pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 4658008 www.thegrog.com

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will hold its 18th annual Auction at the Tavern on the Harbor in Gloucester. Silent Auction and preview opens at 5:30 p.m. and bidding on the Regular Auction opens at 7:00 p.m. July 14, 2005 The Tavern on the Harbor, Gloucester

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT

KAREN MORGAN Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see Karen Morgan for some family fun, July 14th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www. hamptonbeach.org

THE FANTASTICKS The Firehouse Center for the Arts is pleased to present the World’s Longest Running Musical The Fantasticks beginning July 14 and running through July 31. The story tells a tale of the neighboring fathers of Luisa and Matt, though good friends, feel they must appear as enemies to make sure that their children fall in love. Having thought up this bit of logic, they next find a way to reverse themselves by hiring El Gallo, aided by the Old Actor and the Indian, to perform a mock abduction my moonlight so that Matt might prove his valor, thus paving the way for reconciliation. But….. daylight reveals the parental deception; the lovers quarrel and young Matt goes off to see the world. After a number of horrible experiences, he returns home to Luisa’s waiting arms. Play runs July 1431 Thursday – Saturdays 7:30, Sundays 5:00 Tickets available on line at www.firehouse. org or calling the Box Office at 978/462-7336. Tickets range $21-$24

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN A lighthearted comedy set in the 1920 s revolving around the true life story of a man named Frank Gilbreth and his adventures raising twelve children. He is a world-famous expert in efficiency, and often uses his children as guinea pigs to test out his different theories. It is one laugh after another as Mr. Gilbreth tries to control his circus of children and his coming of age daughter Anne who like all teenaged daughters keeps trying to push him to the limit! Amesbury playhouse, July 7-24, Show times are Thursday evenings at 7:00, Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8:30, Sundays at 1:00 and 6:30. Ticket prices for the show only are $17.00, with a special $12.00 price on Thursdays. The price for the dinner and show combo start at $30.00 and go up to $45.00. Thursday s all you can eat soup and salad buffet with the show is $22.00, there is a limited dinner menu on Thursday evenings for $30.00 which includes a meal, the buffet and the show. Special Wednesday matinee performance will be held on July 20 at 1:30. To make a reservation or for more information please call 978-388-9444 or visit wwwamesburyplayhouse.com

Friday July 15 NEWBURYPORT ART WALKS Citywide self-guided ArtWalks with evening receptions. Participating galleries are: Arte’s Gallery & Framing, Chameleon, Child at Heart Art Gallery, The Churchill Gallery, The Firehouse Center for the Arts, Lepore Fine Arts, Newburyport Art Association, Off the Wall, Sculpture Park at Somersby Landing, Valerie’s Gallery, and The Walsingham Gallery. Evening receptions from 5-8 pm. Please call 978-499-8444 for more information

ROBIN HOOD FAIRE Join Robin and his Merry Men for merriment, magic, food, entertainment at Hammond Castle in Gloucester.10am - 5pm. July 15, 2005 - July 24Call 978-283-7673 for information. Free parking and a shuttle bus are available at Stage Fort Park. Rain or shine!

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Harlequyn Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Triton High School Auditorium. Rights from Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatre Library Show Dates And Times: July 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd at 8pm; July 17th 23rd, and 24th at 3pm. For more information please call 978-948-2066 or email Harlequyn2003@yahoo.com

FAMILY TIDE-POOLING

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THE MOVING WALL IN AMESBURY On July 17, a group of local motorcyclists will escort “The Moving Wall” from New Hampshire to Amesbury’s Landry Stadium. “ The Moving Wall” is a traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall will be open for public viewing starting on July 19 at 12 p.m. and will remain up until July 25th. The public may view the wall 24 hours a day while it is on display. See full listing under July 17th

Crawl among the rocks and take a closer look at crabs, anemones, sea stars, and other intertidal organisms that have adapted to survive their continually changing environs. Wear old sneakers or aqua shoes and clothes to splash in. Friday, July 15, 10:30-noon at Stacy Boulevard in Gloucester, and Friday, August 12, 9:30-11 am at Chandler Hovey Park in Marblehead. For families with children 5 years and older Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary FEE PER CLASS: $10/adults, $8/ children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

CINDERELLA Created by the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this magical musical will charm you and your whole family with its classic tale of love and transformation – and dazzled by the special effects. North Shore Music Theatre. See

full listing under July 13th

FISH OUT OF WATER Newburyport Birders presents Dan Breton as he shares his award-winning documentary and his experiences living among the Atlantic Puffins on Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge in the Gulf of Maine. Three years in the making, “Fish out of Water” takes an intimate look at the lives of the Atlantic Puffins and includes the first-ever footage of life in their rock burrows as the birds raise and feed their young. After the film, light refreshments will be served, and there will be a discussion of the natural history of the Atlantic Puffin. Friday, July 15, 2005 AT 7:30pm. $15 Seniors, Children under $10 . Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters - entrance off Rofle’s Lane, Newbury/Ocean Avenue, Newburyport .www. newburyportbirders.com

SYMPHONY BY THE SEA IN WATERFRONT PARK

TRIATHOLON On Saturday July 16th, 2005 the inaugural Newburyport Triathlon will be born. The triathlon will consist of a .5-mile swim, a 13.5-mile bike and a 3-mile run. And yes the swim will take place in the Merrimack River. Swimmers will enter and exit the chilly waters (expected temp, 60 degrees) from the old Cashman Park boat ramp.The 13.5 mile scenic bike course will wind through the streets of Newburyport, Newbury and West Newbury. As competitors travel through beautiful parks they will get a taste of why outdoor enthusiasts love to call Newburyport home. The 3-mile run will be an out and back along Merrimac Street with competitors finishing in Cashman Park. A post race celebration and awards ceremony will immediately follow in the Park. For further information, please go to newburyporttriathlon.com, For additional information please contact Andy Hawkes at 978771-7800.

Free Concerts are held each Friday night at Waterfront Park, behind the Firehouse Center, Newburyport, MA. 6 - 7:30pm .Presented by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Waterfront Trust

MINIATURE HORSE SHOW

CHICKEN SLACKS SOUL REVUE

KAYAK PADDLE WORKSHOP

Downstairs At The Grog presents Chicken Slacks Soul Revue, Classic Soul Music on Friday, July 15th at 9pm. $5 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

RUSSIAN AMERICAN KIDS CIRCUS ON STAGE SPECTACULAR! The air will be filled with a blur of spangles, dazzling you with juggling, flying acrobatics, tight -rope, unicycles, clowning and other exciting skills! July 15 at 10am & 1pm Tickets: $17 - $11. North Shore Music Theatre For tickets: www. nsmt.org, (978) 232-7200, or in person at 62 Dunham Rd. Beverly, MA 01915.

Miniature Horse Show, Saturday, July 16 & Sunday, July 17, Sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena , Please call 978-887-5000 for more information. Build your own Greenland kayak paddle at Lowell’s Boat Shop. In this two-day paddlebuilding workshop, you will be guided through the step-by-step process to complete your very own hand made paddle. This is a terrific opportunity for you to do some hands-on work and come away with a paddle you can then enjoy using on the water. (Runs Twice) Sat. and Sun., July 16, 17 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sat. and Sun., September 10,11 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Class size is limited to six. Member Tuition $135.00. Non-Member Tuition $150.00 For Information please visit www.themaritimesociety. org or call (978) 462-8681.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

A lighthearted comedy set in the 1920 s revolving around the true life story of a man named Frank Gilbreth and his adventures raising twelve children performed at the Amesbury playhouse. See Full listing under July 14th

Visit Market Square, Newburyport on Saturday evening for old fashioned Busker entertainment. Acts include The Lucky Show. The Lucky Show is filled with magic, juggling and comedy that will entertain, mystify and have your audience laughing in their seats (and out of their seats!). Lucky Brings his derby hat to life, makes dice appear, disappear, and grow. He balances furniture on his face, eats fire and lives to tell about it. He manipulates cards, silks, cigar boxes and more. From beginning to end, Lucky involves the audience with irresistible charm and keeps all ages, young and old, asking, “How did he do that?” www.newburyportchamber.org

CRUISE NIGHT

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THE FANTASTICKS The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport is pleased to present the World’s Longest Running Musical The Fantasticks beginning July 14 and running through July 31. See full listing under July 14th

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Come and enjoy 50’s & 60”s music, Street Rods, Pre 1972 vehicles of all makes, Customs, Antiques, classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Free T shorts to car participants, Free hot dogs and soda to all! July 15th form 5-8pm (Rain Date July 22nd). At Ipswich Ford, RT 1A & RT 133 Ipswich, Ma. Form more information call 978-356-2916

ALL SUMMER LONG Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the band All Summer Long with their tribute to the Beach Boys July 15th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7pm and 8:30pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

Saturday, July 16 FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market, Sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A, 7am-12noon. For more information please call 978-887-5000

THE IPSWICH FARMERS’ MARKET! If you are interested in selling, or shopping for produce, herbs, flowers, eggs, berries, homemade bread, pastries, cheese, jams, jellies, or any garden related product, then come join the fun at the Ipswich Farmers’ Market on Saturday Mornings from 9-12 , July 9 through September. The market is held behind the video store in the EBSCO parking lot right off Market Street in Downtown Ipswich. For more information call: Judy Wohl 978 356-1186

CRANE WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK Step back in time and experience this place of peace. After a short boat shuttle take a moderate 3-mile hike on gravelly terrain to the 177’ summit. Enjoy extraordinary views of the bay and beyond. Visit the early 18th Century Choate House. Bring your lunch for a picnic before returning to the 21st century. Meet at the Beach gate. Shuttle boat departs at 10am. Saturday, July 16, 10am-2pm. Pre-registration required. Members: adult $14. Nonmembers: adult $20. Crane Wildlife Refuge at Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA 978/356-4351.

FIRST ANNUAL NEWBURYPORT

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN A lighthearted comedy set in the 1920 s revolving around the true life story of a man named Frank Gilbreth and his adventures raising twelve children performed at the Amesbury playhouse. See Full listing under July 14th

WINDHAM SWING BAND Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the Windham Swing band as they perform wonderful concert band music on July 16th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www. hamptonbeach.org

INDEPENDENT FILM DANGEROUS CROSSWINDS The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport will host a Visual Valentine to the Granite State with the showing of the Independent Feature Film, Dangerous Crosswinds from Back Lot Films. This film was filmed almost entirely on location in New Hampshire, with specially selected

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SPONSORED BY: The Town Common To place an organization’s event in the Community Calendar contact Tracy at 978-948-8696 or events@thetowncommon.com scenes from businesses, homes and a variety of locations in more than a dozen cities and towns from the seacoast to the Monadnock region. This story is about a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter who hits a career roadblock and returns to New Hampshire where he was raised, to re-group. Once back, he unexpectedly finds himself at the center of a story unlike any he has covered before – one involving his own role in the mercy killing of a close friend. Monday, July 18th for ONE SHOW ONLY at 7:30 PM With a special pre-show concert featuring Laurel Brauns. Tickets are available by calling the Firehouse Box Office at 978/462-7336 or visit our website at www.firehouse.org All seats are $10.For more information, contact Director Bill Millios, Back Lot Films, Inc. Phone 487-2348.

GROOVE AUTHORITY Downstairs At The Grog presents Groove Authority, Blues/R&B on Saturday, July 16th at 9pm. $7 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 4658008 www.thegrog.com

DON CAMPBELL BAND GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC The Maudslay Arts Center Summer Music Performance Series welcomes Don Campbell Band Great Country Music, winners of the world’s largest music talent showcase, the True Value Country Showdown. They have won 8 of 8 battle of bands competitions in ‘99 including the Country Showdown at the Grand Ole Opry. Many Saturday night concertgoers enjoy decorating tables with unique finery from checkered tablecloths to fine linen and candlesticks. Maudslay Arts Center has been described as the mini-Tanglewood, located in the picturesque 480-acre Maudslay State Park on the Merrimack River. The performing stage is set in a natural amphitheatre with excellent acoustics and sight lines. During inclement weather, the concerts move to the renovated adjacent and spacious concert barn. Saturday July16 at 7pm. For more information on Maudslay Arts Center performances, or to reserve tickets, call 978-6185248. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis at the Maudslay box office on site, one hour prior to each show. Saturday concerts Patio seating at tables $20, lawn seating, $15.

Sunday, July 17 TODD FARM FLEA MARKET Outdoor Award-Winning Sunday Morning Flea Market Featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York. Indoor Farmhouse and Barn Antique Shops, Featuring Pine, Oak, Mahogany Furniture, Clocks, more Furniture, Linens, Paintings, Prints, Glass, China, Pottery, Toys, Primitives, Collectibles, Antique Tools, The Flea Market is every Sunday from 5am - 3pm (978) 948-3300

MOTORCYCLE FLEA MARKET Motorcycle Flea Market, sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds Main Grounds, please call 978-887-5000 for more information.

MOVING WALL TRANSPORTED TO AMESBURY On July 17, a group of local motorcyclists will escort “The Moving Wall” from New Hampshire to Amesbury’s Landry Stadium. “ The Moving Wall” is a traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall will be open for public viewing starting on July 19 at 12 p.m. and will remain up until July 25th. The public may view the wall 24 hours a day while it is on display.Your support is needed! Bringing “ The Moving Wall” to our community is a task that requires the help and assistance of many. From the day of setup through the dismantling of “ The Moving Wall”, it takes a number of people to make this the truly memorable event that it is. Please take the time to view http://www.themov ingwallamesbury2005.org to learn about “ The Moving Wall” and all that it entails. If you have a skill or desire and wish to assist our community, please contact Ron Koontz, Director of Veteran’s Service for the Town of Amesbury at (978) 3888136, or simply fill out the form on The Moving Wall website mentioned above.

MERRIMACK RIVER YOGA & KAYAK TOURS Plum Island Kayak Announces Merrimack River Yoga & Kayak Tours. Combining this experience with a yoga class prior to paddling and a yoga class at the end of your paddle is the ultimate way to enjoy your time on the water. Kayak tours are approximately six hours long and take place on the Merrimack River. Yoga sessions both before and after the paddle are conducted outdoors along the shore by certified instructor Lily Sibley from Ocean Spirt Yoga in Portsmouth (www.oceanspirtyoga.com). A tasty lunch from a local Newburyport shop is included on all yoga tours. Sunday, July 17th, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm ,

Single kayak rental: $110 , Tandem kayak rental: $179* *two people share a single boat and split the cost Tour prices are discounted for those bringing their own kayaks. Call for details. Tour price includes 6-hour rental of single or tandem kayak, paddle and personal flotation device; basic on-shore kayak instruction; guided kayaking while on the river; yoga sessions led by certified instructor; lunch. For Contact Information & Tour bookings: Plum Island Kayak, Inc ,978-462-5510, E-mail: staff@plumislandkayak.com Website: www.plumislandkayak.com . Yoga questions: Ocean Spirt Yoga, 603-766-0979. E-mail: lily@oceanspirityoga.com

‘80s. Though he was initially labeled as a country singer, the tag never quite fit him. Lovett had more in common with ‘70s singer/songwriters like Guy Clark, Jesse Winchester, Randy Newman, and Townes Van Zandt, combining a talent for incisive, witty lyrical detail with an eclectic array of music, ranging from country and folk to bigband swing and traditional pop. Don’t miss Mr. Lovett in his most intimate appearance on the East Coast this summer. Tickets $36-$60. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH (603) 929-4100 ,www.casinoballroom. com

GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES- CIGAR STORE INDIANS

THE MOVING WALL IN AMESBURY

On July 17th it is the Cigar Store Indians, They were established in Crabapple, Georgia, in the early 1990’s. They have had widespread success with their unique take on American roots rock. Concerts are held at the Kiwanis Ice House Performing Art Pavilion located at American Legion Park in Georgetown (in the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Penn Brook School auditorium). Check this site for the latest scheduling information The concerts will be from 5 to 7 p.m.. As always, they are family friendly. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket or buy snacks from local community organizations, such as the Georgetown Kiwanis, Erie 4, Friends of Camp Denison, Georgetown Historical Society, and the Georgetown Cultural Council. The program is sponsored by Georgetown Savings Bank. For more information on the 2005 Summer Concert Series you can visit either www. georgetownsb.com or www.georgetownconcerts. com.

THE BLUES PARTY WITH PARKER WHEELER Downstairs At The Grog presents The Blues Party with Parker Wheeler with Special Guest: Nicole Nelson on Sunday, July 17th at 7pm. $5 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER CONCERT Black Sea Salsa at Maudslay park in Newburyport July 17 at 2pm: This 15 piece world music group plays an original, high energy mix of Latin, Jazz, Blues, and Mid-East rhythms. General Admission $9, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or call to reserve at (978) 499-0050. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to www.calmvalley.org to find more info on the Maudslay including directions

Monday, July 18 JOHN PENNY BAND Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the John Penny Band and listen to some family entertainment on July 18th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

Tuesday, July 19 AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND An evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band July 19 at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the

“The Moving Wall” is a traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall will be open for public viewing starting on July 19 at 12 p.m. and will remain up until July 25th at Amesbury’s Landry Stadium The public may view the wall 24 hours a day while it is on display. Bringing “ The Moving Wall” to our community is a task that requires the help and assistance of many. From the day of setup through the dismantling of “ The Moving Wall”, it takes a number of people to make this the truly memorable event that it is. Please take the time to view http:// www.themovingwallamesbury2005.org to learn about “ The Moving Wall” and all that it entails. If you have a skill or desire and wish to assist our community, please contact Ron Koontz, Director of Veteran’s Service for the Town of Amesbury at (978) 388-8136, or simply fill out the form on The Moving Wall website mentioned above.

THE FLOUNDERS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The Flounders, Kiss 108’s Summer Party Band on July 19th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach. org

Wednesday, July 20 WETLAND PLANT AND COMMUNITY I.D. Spend the day with Carol Decker, director of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, exploring the wetland communities of the Sanctuary, from shrub swamps to wet meadows and marshes. Learn to identify wetlands by the unique plant communities that grow in them. Plant identification will be emphasized. This program is appropriate for conservation commission members as well as lay people with an interest in learning wetland communities. Bring a lunch and drinking water and wear waterproof boots. Wednesday, July 20, 9am–3pm. FEE: $33 (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

SUMMER TREASURES-SOME ART Saltbox Gallery Presents: “Summer Treasures – Some Art” The natural beauty of New England in summer is reflected in the creations of the Saltbox Gallery artistes and is featured in the current exhibit: “Summer Treasures – Some Art” throughout July and August. Come view the recent works of our artists, which includes painting in all media, pastels, etchings, stained glass, hand-crafted jewelry, fabric art, hand carved and stenciled objects as well as antiques. Located at 49 Main St, Topsfield, our gallery hours are: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For further information call: 978-887-3844.

WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION Watercolor demonstration at the Bernie Gerstner Gallery in Gloucester. July 20th from 10am-noon. Call 978-283-0196 for more information

CINDERELLA Created by the legendary team of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this magical musical will charm you and your whole family with its classic tale of

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ROBIN HOOD FAIRE Join Robin and his Merry Men for merriment, magic, food, entertainment at Hammond Castle in Gloucester.10am - 5pm. July 15, 2005 - July 24.Call 978283-7673 for information. Free parking and a shuttle bus are available at Stage Fort Park. Rain or shine! love and transformation – and dazzled by the special effects. North Shore Music Theatre. See full listing under July 13th

HOOT NIGHT Downstairs At The Grog presents Hoot Night: our “Open Mic” with host Bob Kramer on Wednesday, July 20th at 7pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

THE CONTINENTALS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The Continentals, a variety show band July 20th. Followed by Fireworks. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

HAMPTON BEACH FIREWORKS DISPLAY American Thunder Fireworks present the finest in display fireworks every Wednesday night. Display starts at 9:30, Main Beach near Seashell area.

Thursday, July 21 PICNIC CONCERTS AT CASTLE HILL Thursday Evenings, July 7 through August 25, 7-9pm. Pack a picnic and bring the whole family for an evening of great entertainment on Castle Hill’s seaside lawn under the stars! Tonight’s band is Orange Crush Legendary “original” 80s cover band. July 21st at 7pmMembers: $15 per car. NonMembers: $20 per car.

SUMMER CONCERT AT MOSELEY WOODS The Moseley Commission will be hosting 90 minute long, family friendly concert at Moseley Woodsin Newburyport. Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. On July 14th enjoy jazz music with the Nervous Ticks. Come on down and enjoy the smell of the woods, the views of the river and some great music from these fantastic performers. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray and the whole family to one or all of these concerts. Each show is sure to be a great time. All concerts are FREE Please feel free to call Mark W. Emmith, Commission Chairman, at 978.499.0090 with any questions or comments.

MOONRISE OVER KETTLE ISLAND Join Sanctuary naturalists and kayaking guides from Essex River Basin Adventures for a kayaking adventure to witness the return of inlandfeeding herons, egrets, and ibises as they fly back at dusk to their coastal nesting rookery on Kettle Island, off the coast of Magnolia. All equipment and transportation from Essex to the put-in site

will be provided. Directions and information on what to bring will be sent. Participants should have previous kayaking experience for this ocean paddle. Thursday, July 21, 5–10 pm FEE: $85 (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary at 978-887-9264.

YOKE SHIRE Downstairs At The Grog presents Yoke Shire, Acoustic music On Thursday, July 21st at 8pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www. thegrog.com

BORROWED TIME Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see band, Borrowed Time and listen to some family music on July 21st. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7pm and 8:30pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

MY OLD LADY Israel Horovitz’s My Old Lady had its world premiere at Gloucester Stage in 1996 and enjoyed a triumphant NYC premiere in 2002. Directed by Gloucester Stage Producing Director and Associate Artistic Director Eric C. Engel, My Old Lady features Elliot Norton Award winner Nancy E. Carroll from Gloucester Stage’s Collected Stories and Spinning Into Butter and Gloucester Stage newcomer Harold Dixon. The performance schedule for My Old Lady is Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23 at 8 p.m.; Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30 and Wednesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 6 at 8 p.m.; Saturday matinees on July 23, July 30 and August 6 at 4 p.m. and Sunday performances on July 24, July 31 and August 7 at 5 p.m. All performances are held at Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Adults $30.00, Seniors & Students $20.00. 2005 For further information and to purchase 2005 Season PlayPasses or single tickets, call the Gloucester Stage Box Office at 978-2814433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD Newburyport Assembly of God, 13 Hale St. (off corner of Hale and Low streets), (978) 462-9833. Morning worship service, 10:30 a.m., with Children’s Church and nursery care; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m., Bible study; First Friday of month, 7 p.m., “Prayer Night.” BAPTIST First Baptist Church, 147 Main St., Rowley, (978) 948-2583. Service: Sunday Bible School, 9:45 a.m., worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study 7 p.m.; Friday Joy Club for grade school, 3 p.m.; nursery care for those under school age. Immanuel Baptist Church, 45 Central St., Ipswich (978) 356-2010. Services: Sunday at 9:30 a.m., child care available; Sunday School, 10:55 a.m.; High School Youth Group, Sunday, 6 p.m.; Middle School Youth Group, Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Choir rehearsal, Thursday, 7 p.m.; Men’s Group, second and fourth Saturdays, 7 a.m.; Women’s Group, second and fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m. CHRISTIAN New England Christian Community, a Church of the Nazarene, 55 Market St., downstairs, Ipswich, (978) 356-1800, e-mail NECCnaz@juno.com. Service Sunday at 11 a.m.; Youth/Young Adult program, Friday at 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science Reading Room, 50 Pleasant St., Newburyport, (978) 4650286. Open to public. A bookstore with Bibles, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” and other works by Mary Baker Eddy, and magazines with examples of contemporary spiritual healing. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday til 9 p.m. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 286 High St., Newburyport, (978) 465-0811. Service: Sunday, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Testimonies of Healing, 7:30 p.m.; child care available. EPISCOPAL St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, (978) 465-5351. Service: Sunday Holy Eucharist 9a.m.; Adult

Forum, 9 a.m.; ; nursery care 9-11:30 a.m. Mid-week Holy Eucharist, Wednesday at 9 a.m.

at 8:30pm on Comcast Channels 10 and 98, in Amesbury at 8:30pm on Adelphia Channel 12

GREEK ORTHODOX Annunication Church, corner of Harris and Park streets, Newburyport, (978) 4655757. Matins, 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m.; coffee hour after services; St. Basil’s Kitchen, Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gospell Hall, Byfield 1 Central St., Byfield, (978) 462-5569. Sunday: Breaking of Bread, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 12 p.m.; Gospel Meeting, 7 p.m., Wed: Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

INTER-DENOMINATIONAL Hope Community Church, 11 Hale St., Newburyport, (978) 463-4673. Service: Sunday 9:30 a.m.; child care provided. Youth Group, 4:30 p.m.; Monday: 7 p.m., Adult volleyball; Wednesday: Soup’s On! free lunch program, 11:30 a.m.; Chess Club, 6 p.m.; First Place, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday: karate classes, 6 and 7 p.m.

Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown. (978) 352-2022. Sunday Morning worship services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Nursery care is offered during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible and hearing-assisted devices are available. For details about Bible studies, Sunday School, nursery care, small groups, youth activities, VBS, Women’s Ministry, choir, men’s groups and special occasions, visit www.byfieldparish.org or contact the church office at (978) 352-2022.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Kingdom Hall, 179 Storey Ave., Newburyport (978) 462-7422. Services: Sunday Bible talk: 1 p.m.; Watchtower study 1:55 p.m.; Tuesday congregation book study 7 p.m.; Thursday Theocratic Ministry School 7 p.m. and service meeting 8 p.m. JEWISH Congregation Ahavas Achim, Washington and Olive streets, Newburyport, (978) 462-2461. e-mail: www.ahavas-achim.org. Shabbat service: Sat 9 a.m. NONDENOMINATIONAL New Life Community Church, 136 East Main St., Georgetown, (978) 352-6771; Church Services at 10:45 a.m. until end of school, then 10 a.m. during summer; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School during school season only; Vacation Bible School is June 27 – July 1: Call for info. North Shore Christian Fellowship, 2 Lena Mae’s Way, Black Bear Mall, Salisbury, (978) 499-4308; Morning prayer, 8:45 a.m.; Sunday worship service, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, nursery provided; Beginning June 5 there will be an early service from 8:30-9:30am; House2House, Monday, 7 p.m in Newburyport.; Men’s Ministry breakfast, second Saturday at 8 a.m.; Shamma Prayer Meeting is held at the church on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Web site, northshorecf.org; e-mail is info@northshorecf.org. Services are broadcast in Newburyport on Mondays

ROMAN CATHOLIC Immaculate Conception Parish, Green Street, Newburyport, (978) 462-2724. Saturday Mass, 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass 7:15 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., with coffee hour after 9 a.m. Mass. Daily Mass, 7:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday, 3:40-4:10 pm Our Lady Of Hope, 1 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA Phone: (978) 3563944 Fax (978) 356-9592. Email: rectory@ipswichcatholics.org Website: www.ipswichcatholics.org Pastor Rev. John G. Kiley . Sat. Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sun. Mass: 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Weekday Mass: 9:00A.M. Monday - Saturday Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. St. Mary’s Church, Main Street, Rowley, (978) 948-3344, www.stmaryrowley.org. Services: Saturday Mass, 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses, 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Star of the Sea Chapel, 161 North End Blvd., Salisbury Beach. Saturday Mass, 4 p.m. Star of the Sea Church, 18 Beach Road, Salisbury Center, (978) 465-3334. Saturday Mass, 6 p.m.; Sunday Masses, 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m.; Weekday Masses, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. THE SALVATION ARMY Salvation Army, 40 Water St., Newburyport, (978) 465-0883. Children’s Sunday School, 9:30A.M. Prayer Time, 10 a.m.; Morning worship service, 11 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, (978) 465-7734, e-mail, bellevillechurch@verizon.net. Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. in the Meeting House. Child care provided. Sunday School, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Women’s Discussion Group, first & third Monday, 4 p.m.; Alpha, Monday, 6:30 p.m.; Women’s Service Club, Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.; Bible Study, Wednesday, 6:15 p.m.; Thrift Shop, Wed. and Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Visitation Group, Thursday, 10:15 a.m.; choir rehearsal, Thurs, 7:30 p.m. Central Congregational, United Church of Christ, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport, (978) 465-0533, fax, (978) 499-0298, email, central.church@verizon.net. Family service, 9 a.m.; Traditional service, 10:30 a.m. Nursery care provided. Holy Communion first Sunday of the month. Children’s Sermon once a month. Sunday School 10:30 a.m., K-8. Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Women’s Gospel Choir. Women’s and Men’s Spirituality groups. Bereavement Support Group second and fourth Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Saturday Night Meal once a month.

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First Congregational Church, 7 Andover St. (Route 133), Georgetown, (978) 352-8443. Handicap accessible by elevator. Service, Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Child care provided. Church School through eighth grade at 10:30 a.m. Senior High and Middle School youth groups meet twice monthly; musical

CHURCH NEWS groups meet weekly — Bell Choir, Senior Choir, Junior Choir and Band. First Congregational Church, 175 Main St., PO Box 364, Rowley, (978) 9483993. June 5th SUMMER TIME FOR WORSHIP 9:30am Sunday School during Worship. Activity Center; child care provided. Senior choir, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Getting to Know Us, 9-11 a.m., Wednesday. Youth Group meets every other week from 6-8 p.m. First Parish Church, 20 High Rd, Newbury, Worship services are held Sunday mornings at 10 am (9:30am during July and August) Communion is served first Sunday of each month. Memorial Sunday is the last Sunday of each month. Women's Fellowship meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10am. Childcare is provided in the nursery every Sunday. UNITED METHODIST Community United Methodist Church, 6 Central St., Byfield, (978) 465-5946. Rev. Edward Bove. Handicap accessible. Schedule and Activities: Worship Service, Sun., 9:30 a.m. Sermon will be given by Pastor Ed Bove. Holy Communion is held the first Sunday of every month. Nursery is available. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. Youth Group meets every other Sunday from 5-7 p.m. Our Worship Sevice is aired on Local Cable Access TV, Monday at 10 pm and Tuesdays at 10 am. East Parish United Methodist Church, Salisbury, (978) 465-8940. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; child and nursery care available during worship. People’s United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St., Newburyport, (978) 4655145. Service: Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; nursery care provided during worship; handicap accessible. Church School, 9 a.m.; junior choir, Sunday, 10 a.m.; senior choir, Saturday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group, Sunday, 4-6 p.m. The United Methodist Church of Ipswich, Meetinghouse Green at 31 N. Main Street in Ipswich. Home of the Ipswich Community Food Pantry. Worship services, 8:45 a.m. with child care & Sunday school. Worship services aired on local Cable channel 10 on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and again on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study after worship on Sunday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Adult study on Wednesday at memorial Methodist Church, Beverly at 10:00 a.m. Ecumenical Men’s Study group meets every other Saturday, 7:30 a.m. at the Rowley Pancake House. Contact via email umcips@juno.com or 978-3565533. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN First (Old South) Presbyterian Church, Federal and School streets, Newburyport, (978) 465-9666. Church School, 9:15 a.m.; adult study, 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m.; child care available. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST During the summer months, church services will be held at the Hampton Falls Unitarian Universalist Church in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Services begin at 10:45. The church is located on Route 88, near Applecrest Farms. Parking is in back of the church. Newburyport Services will resume on September 11. First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, (978) 465-0602. Service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Young Church choir rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.; Young Church, 10:30 a.m. Child care available. Both the Sanctuary and Parish Hall now have handicap access and wheelchair accessible restrooms. Large print hymnals are available as well as electronic hearing assistance. Web site: www.frsuu.org; email, frsuuadmin@netway.com.

First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist During the summer months, church services will be held at the Hampton Falls Unitarian Universalist Church in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Services begin at 10:45. The church is located on Route 88, near Applecrest Farms. Parking is in back of the church. First Religious Society can be found at the web site www.frsuu.org. Vacation Bible School Community United Methodist Church will be offering Vaction Bilble School from August 15 – Friday, August 19, 9AM – 12PM. For Pre-school (age 3) through grade 6, the theme will be Serengeti Trek: Kids Are Wild About God. Anyone interested in helping with organizing and participating in working with the program planning sessions, please contact the church office. Community United Methodist Church, 6 Central Street in Byfield..978/465-5946. Northeast Catholic Family Conference: Making the Faith Visible A Family Conference designed for you and your family on July 16 & 17 . Do you have your tickets yet? Simply log on to www. NECatholicFamilyConfere nce.com or call 781-551- 0628 and we will do the rest . . . Even provide your families’ lunches. The Conference will be held at Stone hill College, Easton, MA. The Family Package is $95. For prices for individuals, seniors and other discount info and for complete details got to the web site indicated above or call us at 781-551-0628. Charity Anyone? The Community United Methodist Church,6 Central Street, Byfield invites you to participate in or donate to any of the following charity efforts .The schedule is as follows: Coffee hour & singing at the Brigham Manor Nursing Home Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. We cook and serve food at the Link House the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We cook and serve food at the Emmaus House the 4th Tuesday of the month. We take food to the homeless in Boston on the 4th Saturday of the month as part of Soul Food Project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Church office at 978465-5946. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM – 2PM. New Life Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, July 17, 2005 for worship at the First Congregational Church of Rowley, United Church of Christ, at 175 Main Street, Rowley. While Rev. Bob Hagopian is on vacation worship will be lead by the Diaconate. David Irving will the message, “New Life” and. We meet at 9:25 a.m. for announcements and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is held during worship and Child care is also provided.

F. S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc. Six Generations of Service Since 1840 Celebrating Our 165th Anniversary David W. Roberts Owner, Licensed Funeral Director 14 Independent St., P.O. Box 64 Rowley, MA 01969 TEL: (978) 948-7763 (800) 375-7763 FAX: (978) 948- 7197 www.fsrobertsandson.com

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