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STATE SENDS FENCING TO REPAIR RAVAGED SALISBURY BEACH By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter SALISBURY - Last week rolls of snow fencing arrived at Salisbury Beach and crews began installing it along three miles of dune face. The fencing will stabilize the eroded dunes, keep pedestrians off and trap the sand that the summer and fall winds and tides bring back. Unstable and unsafe dune conditions at Salisbury Beach in the wake of May’s three-day nor’easter moved state officials to start emergency repairs. The state has provided the snow fencing, hired a contractor to install most of it and is enlisting inmates from the Essex County Sheriff’s work release program to repair walkways and shore Courtesy Photo

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ROWLEY’S MARGARET SMITH REMEMBERED By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter ROWLEY - “If you talked with her for ten minutes you knew she was your friend for life,” said Jack Cook of his life-long friend and fellow Rowley native, Margaret Smith, who died in a car accident last week at age 90. Cook used to run into Smith regularly at Norm’s coffee shop on Main Street and at Simard’s where she often sat drinking coffee with friends. “I’d go in the morning and she’d be sitting there and it was always, ‘Hi Jack, How are you today dear?’ She was a real nice lady,” he said. On Friday morning, nearly 100 people, including scores of friends and dozens of extended family members crowded into F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home in Rowley to pay tribute to a woman who was so full of life and fun, that even in their grief, people couldn’t help but smile as they recalled moments from a life that had deep roots in Rowley. “She never missed any coffee

hours,” said Joan Peterson, the executive director of the Rowley Housing authority which manages Rowley Plantation, where Smith lived since 1989. “She was always there with that laugh of hers. She had a contagious laugh.” “She was always happy, always greeted you with a big smile. She loved being with people,” said friend and neighbor Frances Curry. “She was a laugh a minute,” said Betty Ricker, another neighbor who knew her for many years. “She was a lovely lady and we’ll miss her.” Along with many friends and neighbors, most of Smith’s numerous extended family members had gathered in Rowley for the family matriarch’s funeral and Thursday evening wake. Smith had two daughters and was stepmother to her second husband Henry Smith’s children, William REMEMBERING cont. on page 2

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NEIGHBORS NEWBURY SPECIAL TOWN CHARGED IN MEETING SET FOR AUG 2ND By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter ROWLEY BOAT FIRE By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter ROWLEY - Rowley police have filed charges against two men in connection with the July 3 fire that destroyed a boat and badly damaged the side of a home at 22 Arthur Gordon Drive, in the Spencer Knowles development off Route 1. Their investigation revealed that the fire that engulfed the 23-foot motorboat belonging to Merrick and Ellen Corsetti and caused extensive damage to the side of the couple’s home, was caused by illegal fireworks. Nicholas W. Lampros, 32, the Corsettis’ next door neighbor at 25 Arthur Gordon Drive, and Gregory H. Cole, 32, of 11 Arthur Gordon Drive, were charged with injury due to negligent use of fire, unlawful possession of fireworks, and disturbing the peace. The most serious of the charges carries a maximum of $1,000 in fines and two years in the house of correction. During the investigation a significant amount of fireworks were confiscated by police, according to the police report. The Corsettis had been on vacation on Cape Cod over the holiday weekend, and had arrived Monday night to find their boat a charred wreck and the siding melting off the garage side of their home, which they had purchased a year and a half ago in the new subdivision. The sight, Merrick Corsetti said, had been “surreal.” Ellen Corsetti said Lampros, a correctional officer with the Essex County Sheriff’s

NEWBURY - The Board of Selectmen has voted to hold a Special Town Meeting August 2 in order to bring before the voters two articles: a revised wetland bylaw for Plum Island; and whether to pay former town counsel James Lagoulis about $75,000 for contract work he did last year or hire him as a town employee. The Plum Island Beach Association has drafted a revision of the wetlands protection bylaw that was passed at the Annual Town Meeting. That bylaw, which was ordered by the state, has placed 190 more Newbury homes on Plum Island into high-hazard flood zones. The designation restricts owners from building new structures or additions, putting in, or enclosing porches or decks, paving, even repairing such things as foundations. The Department of Environmental Protection required the new bylaw to comply with an executive order by former Gov. Edward King that prohibits the use of state or federal funds from being

used for projects that increase development in high hazard zones on barrier beaches. The Plum Island Water and Sewer Project received such funds, and the town signed an administrative consent order, which bound it to submit to growth controls on the island. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood-zone maps, due out in two or three years, will be expanding the high-hazard zones all the way back to landward edge of the frontal dune. The DEP-ordered map approximates the FEMA map. The Newbury Conservation Commission had fought the change for about three and a half years, said its agent, Doug Packer, but with the DEP threatening a lawsuit, it decided to recommend the bylaw’s passage at April’s Town Meeting. Plum Island property owners rebelled and formed the 300member Plum Island Beach Association to fight the new restrictions. TOWN MEETING cont. on page 2

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This past week Newbury officials decided to withhold paying $146,000 of funds owed this past fiscal year to the Triton School District. They also decided to move forward with a plan to bill the school district for hosting costs. While this may be a way for Newbury to force a discussion with officials from Rowley and Salisbury, it was not what was agreed to back in December. Representatives from each town had agreed that Fiscal Year ’05 would be left in the past and they were to focus on Fiscal Year ’06. A key point of discussion at the time was the definition of ‘enrollment’ since a coordinated effort of town meetings would be required to change the current ‘5-Year Average Rule’ for enrollment calculations. Still, if Newbury moves forward with a plan to bill for hosting costs, where will this all end? As discussed at previous meetings: Will the other towns ask for a portion of the excise tax revenue Newbury currently receives for hosting the Salter Bus Co.? Will Salisbury ask the other two towns to offset the higher cost of busing students? Will Rowley and Salisbury ask the district to build sports fields in their respective towns? Will each town bill the district for snow plowing costs, building maintenance costs, or mortgage payments for other school district buildings and schools? While the three towns agreed additional police and fire department costs were reimbursable, the slope Newbury currently approaches appears as steep and unsteady as some local beachfronts.

and Pauline Smith, so the large clan included many branches. Smith had been previously married to the late Harry Fuller, and their daughters, Eleanor Woodworth of Rochester NH, and Helen Fuller of Billerica, were at the funeral home, warmly greeting callers and sharing memories of their mother. Woodworth chuckled over the memory of her mother’s frequent shopping expeditions. “She loved Building 19. One time I took her and she was piling up the shopping cart. I said ‘Mom, what are you going to do with all that stuff?’ ‘I have uses for it,’ she said. She just loved to shop.” Smith also had a son, Harry Fuller Jr., who had passed away. Smith was “Nana” to 11 grandchildren and “Great-Nana” to 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She had numerous nephews and nieces as well. She kept in contact with most of her growing clan. “She just loved children. All the children, after they grew up, would still come visit her,” Fuller said. Her

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The proposed bylaw’s stated goals are to provide enhanced protection for the beach, consistent with Executive order 181, comply with the state’s Wetland Protection Act, FEMA guidelines and the Plum Island Overlay District zoning rules. But it calls for the Flood zone boundaries from Newbury’s 1992 Flood Insurance map to apply until FEMA delineates its new map. It allows much more work to be done on properties, such as various repairs to structures, creation of decks, replacing existing buildings with new buildings that may exceed the existing footprint by 20 percent, and the paving of up to two parking spaces. “It’s a well-thought out compromise with reasonable growth controls,” said Packer. “This group was very wellprepared.” He said the new bylaw proposal balances the rights of property owners to make improvements and repairs to their homes with protection of the beach’s environment. If the article passes, the bylaw will go into effect immediately. What the DEP’s response will be, Packer couldn’t say. But he was encouraged by a statement by former Gov. Edward King, as reported by the Daily News, that

the current DEP interpretation of his 1980 Executive Order 181 is “preposterous” and that he never intended the order to be used to prevent homeowners from improving their property. Packer said he was “grinning ear to ear” as he read the report in the paper. “Mr. King must have known what he meant when he wrote the order,” Packer said. “It could have wide implications for beaches up and down the coast.” The other article asks voters to appropriate money to pay the town’s former lawyer money he said is owed him. The selectmen had hired Lagoulis as a employee to save money, since he made less as an employee than he would have doing the same work at his old rate of $150 an hour. But the hiring process did not meet town’s bylaws, which meant Lagoulis’ employee status was voided and he reverted back to that of contractor. Lagoulis says that means the town has to pay him at his old contract rate for his hours since November and owes him a balance of almost $75,000. Voters can choose pay that sum or to ratify the Selectmen’s original decision to hire Lagoulis as a pensioned employee. If they balk at either option, the parties would be back at the table.

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grandson, Gary Grant of Brookline, said Smith could “charm the birds off the trees.” But she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. “She knew we didn’t agree with her on everything, but told us we’d grow up someday and realize she was right,” he said in his eulogy. Smith was buried at the Main Street Cemetery across from the Town Common, where the name of Smith’s grandfather is inscribed on the Civil War Memorial. She was placed next to her second husband, Henry Smith, a Rowley clammer who died in 1978. Smith, who was a well-organized person who liked to plan ahead, had Henry moved from his original resting place in Ipswich, where the couple had lived for a number of years, to the Rowley cemetery, so she could lie in the town she loved beside the man she loved, said Cook, who has been Rowley’s Cemetery Superintendent for 30 years. “She’ll be right next to him. She’ll be where she wanted to be,” Cook said last Wednesday shortly before heading off to dig his old friend’s grave. “She used to say to me, ‘Jack, you’ve been Superintendent of the Cemetery. You look out for me when it comes my time.’ Now I have to go bury her,” Cook said sadly. Before the burial, there were so many cars waiting to join the funeral procession, that some had to wait. “I can just hear Margaret,” remarked Peterson. “She’d say, “Let’s get this show on the road!” Smith’s love for Henry did not prevent her from enjoying a 12year long relationship with Myrle Derbyshire of Hingham. Smith and her husband had lived next door when the Smiths lived in Hingham. After the two spouses died, Smith and Derbyshire began seeing each other, traveling back and forth. Derbyshire’s daughterin-law, Judy Derbyshire, said Smith became like one of the family. Smith loved her many girlfriends, but also had a great

enjoyment of men, Peterson said. “She loved everybody’s husband,” Peterson joked. “She loved everybody.” “She was interested in everything and everybody,” Peterson’s husband, Dave Peterson added. “She was always zipping around in her little red car,” said Ricker. Smith died in that little red car Saturday morning, July 9, when the Ford Tempo was hit by a Ford Blazer as she turned left onto Wethersfield Street. The other driver was Andrew Merrill, 18, of Topsfield, who had been driving north. Merrill’s SUV hit Smith’s car on the passenger side, pushing it into a telephone pole. Rowley firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate Smith. Both drivers were transported to Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport. Merrill had minor injuries, but Smith’s condition deteriorated and she was transferred by helicopter to Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston, where she died. Rowley Police Chief Kevin Barry said Merrill was not at fault. “Speed was not a factor. She made the turn and perhaps didn’t see the vehicle. It was just a tragic accident,” he said. Smith had just left Simard’s, where she had been enjoying coffee with friends. She was at the coffee shop almost every morning, and waitresses from Simards and from Norm’s were at the funeral home to pay their respects. Another favorite place of Smith’s was Agawam Diner, where she had lunch every Thursday with her good friend Cathy Carey, a former Rowley resident who lives in Bedford, NH. Carey recalled how they would laugh and talk. “You could talk to her about anything,” she said. “She was my best friend. When I told her one time I was going to carry a screwdriver to pry open the door to heaven. She said, ‘I’ll be right behind you.’ I think she’s leaving the door open for me.”

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BOAT FIRE Continued from page 1 Department, had “bragged about buying several thousand dollars worth of fireworks.” Knowing that, they had been uneasy about leaving for the long weekend, Merrick Corsetti said. Ellen Corsetti said the toughest aspect of the situation is that they were friends with both men and their families, and their children played with the Lamprose children, who are the same ages. Now they prefer to avoid contact, making for an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere. “It’s hard to describe how difficult it is to live next to these people,” Ellen Corsetti said. “We feel violated. This incident has done a number on us. It’s real hard on the children. It could have been handled so much differently. But no one has come and accepted responsibility. There’s been no apology.” Ellen Corsetti said the couple has been feeling anxious and stressed since they returned. “Every time I turn into the road I get a sick feeling in my stomach. We don’t feel at home here anymore.” She is also upset that they don’t have the insurance to replace their much-loved boat

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Charges have been brought against those alledgedly responsible for this boat and house fire. because the model has doubled in price since she bought it. The couple had asked Lampros not to set off fireworks while they were gone, she said. “They took advantage of our being gone,” she said.

BEACH REPAIR Continued from page 1 up public access ways, said Mike Magnifico, the Manager of Salisbury Beach State Reservation for the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dune face had been partially sliced away during the storm, leaving 10- to 15foot cliffs at the edges of some people’s properties. Children have been seen playing on, even tunneling into the unstable dunes, something brought out at a packed public meeting on June 30 between beach residents and state officials. Once they became aware of the real threat to public safety, state officials moved swiftly to secure the dunes. DCR requested and was granted emergency permits from the town’s Conservation Commission to begin the work along the beach. About three miles worth or about 300 50foot rolls of fencing is needed, Magnifico said. Rolls cost $40$50 apiece, the stakes $4-$5 each, so the cost of materials is about $15,000. Last week 230 rolls had arrived; Magnifico will order additional ones. Although more than one row of fencing is best, at this point the goal is to get the entire dune fenced with one row, a job that should take about two weeks, he estimates. Magnifico hopes to start planting beach grass in the fall—it doesn’t take well in the summer—and said he will be relying on homeowners for much of that project. “It’s fairly simple. Anyone can do it. You just put it in six inches apart,” he said. The combination of the snow fencing and the beach grass, which holds down the dune with 30-foot root systems, is effective for helping the dune build back, Magnifico said. He’s seen three feet of sand accumulate in just two or three days. But the dune won’t come back overnight. It took almost 15 years to build up the dune that was ravaged by

recent storm, he pointed out. “The problem is people are looking for an immediate result,” he said. For those people, trucking in sand to nourish and shore up the dune is an option, according to the DEP’s Lealdon Langley, Director of the Wetland’s and Waterways Program. Owners who have safety or health concerns—their septic system has been exposed, for example— can get emergency permits to bring in sand, as long as it’s of a comparable grade and is not taken from a beach. Town Planner and Conservation Commission agent Lisa Pearson said people wanting to truck in sand need to file a Notice of Intent with both the Conservation Commission and the DEP. People bringing in sand need to be careful not to damage existing beach grass, according to DEP rules. The biggest drawback to dune nourishment, which has been done successfully on Salisbury and other beaches, is the cost, which at this point would be born by the owners, Town Manager Neil Harrington said. Shoring up the dunes through bulldozing sand from the shoreline, an option favored by many residents at the public meeting, is not allowed under the Wetlands Protection Act, and actually increases the potential for storm damage, according to the DEP’s Langley. Bulldozing lowers the elevation of the beach, causing waves to break closer to the shore, which increases their energy and causes even more erosion. Magnifico said that Reservation dunes were not as hard hit by the storm as the rest of the beach and won’t need snow fencing. That was partly due to its southern position, since sand tends to drift south and partly due to its lack of development, which leaves the dunes freer to shift and grow, he said.

Lampros did not return a call for comment. Corsetti said she doesn’t want anyone to go to jail, especially people who are parents. “I want him to work and pay for this!” she said.

CAR LINES OPENS IN ROWLEY After years of hearing the same question, “What is going on with that property across from the Agawam dinner?” asked by citizens and passers by, Car Lines is here. It is a new pre-owned car dealership at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 133 in Rowley Ma. Officially opening its doors for business at the beginning of June 2005, Car Lines features a wide variety of hand picked, low mile, exceptionally clean preowned cars, trucks, minivans and sport utilities. Car Lines offers a comfortable non-threatening sales experience in our brand new modern facility. General Manager Norm Fontaine has been in automotive sales for twenty years and has experienced the likes and dislikes of thousands of customers. Norm Fontaine invites everyone, like their motto says, to ‘experience the difference’ at Car Lines meaning just that. Car Lines specializes in an enjoyable purchasing experience without the hassles associated with conventional used car dealers and want their customers to experience a different approach to the preowned car business. The majority of cars are still under manufacturer’s warranty and all of the vehicles are thoroughly inspected and serviced to factory specifications. Financing is available through Eastern bank and all registration and plate running is handled for the customer free of charge along with the delivery of vehicles with a full tank of gas. “We are always happy to schedule an appointment at the customer’s convenience and we will even bring a vehicle to the customer’s home or office,” said Norman Fontaine, General Manager of Car Lines. Car Lines welcomes customers to check out are ‘like new’ preowned vehicles. “We guarantee customers will save thousands of dollars in comparison to a new car purchase with a buying experience that is sure to please,” said Fontaine

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FOR THE JABBERWOCKY BOOKSHOP, MIDNIGHT WAS TRULY THE WITCHING HOUR By Tony Pacitti, Correspondent Last Friday, muggles (or nonmagic folk for the layperson) gathered at the Jabberwocky Bookshop for the release of “Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince,” the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s wildly successful series. It’s been several years since Harry Potter made himself a household name, having done to children’s literature what fellow shaggy-haired Brits the Beatles did for pop music so many years ago. “There are some things that there are a lot of excitement for,” said Jabberwocky employee Paul Abruzzi, “But nothing even close to this thing!” From nine to midnight, Potter fans were packed into the Tannery as they eagerly awaited the book’s release when the clock struck twelve. To keep kids entertained, the bookstore held a Harry Potter themed drawing contest (the winner of which got a free copy of the book), made wizard

hats, and even had Mr. Taylor, a Triton science teacher, bring in a collection of animals featured in the books and films, such as snakes, owls and a tortoise. Throughout the night, readers shared what it is about Harry Potter that keeps them coming back. “I like the magical stuff and fantasy,” explained Celine Sanborn of Salisbury. “They’re fun and they leave you in suspense, so it makes you read.” Andrew Chiasson of Salisbury likes the books because “They’re magical and it makes you think. I’ve become a better reader.” EJ Connor or Newburyport enjoys the characters. “I like Fred and George, Ron’s older brothers…They’re fun, they make a lot of mischief.” When asked if EJ considered himself a mischief maker, the young boy just smiled and responded, “Not really…

sometimes.” Fran Toolan, a father from Newburyport admits that he hasn’t read all of the series, but he’s still a fan of the young wizard. “I especially like that the protagonist has such strong, good qualities. He’s humble, he’s brave; he’s a good role model.” By the time that the final count down was being shouted out, every inch of standing room inside the book store was occupied by parents and children, all waiting anxiously for their copy of “The Half-Blood Prince” to be handed to them. When the hour finally struck, cheers erupted and fans began to file out with a smile on their face and a 672 page, hardcover behemoth in hand. How long will those pages keep Potter fans busy? “Maybe two weeks,” said Molly Lovell of Amesbury, “I plan on doing it for my book report.”

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BOSTON – Despite vetoes from Governor Romney, Senator Steven Baddour (D-Methuen) and Representative Michael A. Costello (D-Newburyport) were successful in obtaining overrides for the Newburyport YWCA, the C-10 Foundation and new flood insurance rate maps for the Town of Salisbury. The YWCA line item includes a $100,000 matching grant for the Newburyport YWCA’s “Building a Healthier Community” Expansion Project. The money will be awarded by the secretary of Health and Human Services upon commitment of matching funds from the organization. Recent figures estimate that the Greater Newburyport YWCA serves roughly

32,000 guests a year with safe and reliable community resources including athletics, aquatics, affordable housing and childcare services – resources vital to any community. “Senator Baddour and Representative Costello have championed the YWCA Building a Healthier Community campaign and supported our mission to eliminate racism and empower women for many years. We were thrilled to hear that the Senate and House supported funding for this community project and are thankful to have Steve and Mike advocating on behalf of the YWCA and citizens in the greater Newburyport area.” –Arlene Santa Fe, YWCA Greater Newburyport Executive Director. “I am grateful that my colleagues in the House were so supportive of these measures,” Costello said. “The YWCA provides essential community services and programs that assist women, children and families in transition.” He added, “The C-10 Foundation’s radiation monitoring program is crucial to the public safety of the entire First Essex District. Unfortunately, they have been operating with outdated equipment that is not as effective as it should be. I am very pleased that they will be able to make the necessary adjustments and upgrades that will ensure safer, healthier readings.” “Overriding these line items is a major victory to the citizens of our district. I cannot stress enough the

rate maps to Salisbury’s plans for long-term development and the safety of its residents. The Senate also recognized and has always been a supporter of YWCA’s throughout the Commonwealth and this money will help them tremendously to improve its facilities and, even more importantly, expand services throughout the district. Funding for the c-10 Foundation is essential which will allow them to upgrade the existing Radiation Monitoring Network.” said Senator Baddour. The C-10 Research and Education Foundation oversees radiation from the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant through a Radiation Monitoring Network of 20 remote monitoring sites and one central data repository that. The proposed funding will allow them to upgrade their monitoring equipment in a 4 phase plan, which includes replacing outdated equipment, adding Ethernet access where available and developing a smaller, more flexible data collection system. Also overridden was a veto of $50,000 to revamp the Town of Salisbury’s flood insurance rate maps (FIRMS), which have not been updated since 1980. Many areas of Salisbury are subject to higher erosion rates and greater storm damage than depicted on current maps. Supplying new FIRMS will be beneficial from both a public safety and economic development standpoint.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS NEWBURY OFFICIALS EYING HOLDEN SCHOOL CASE By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter NEWBURY - Whenever Newbury officials begin to discuss the new Triton funding formula that has Newbury paying more per-pupil into the school system than Rowley and Salisbury, the temperature in the room begins to rise. Officials and many residents say the town got a raw deal when the other two towns voted to abandon the straight per-pupil formula and adopt the state-designed multi-step method that takes into account property values, median income levels and about 50 other factors. The change meant Newbury had to pay at least $400,000 more a year to support the district at a time when the town’s finances were already being squeezed. The selectmen, the Finance Committee and many others in Newbury say state system is unwieldy, inaccurate and unfair. “The rules were changed in the middle of the game. The regional agreement was torn asunder,” said Finance Committee Chairman Kevin Blanchette. Negotiations between the three towns have been ongoing, but as Blanchette pointed out at last week’s selectmen’s meeting, the other two towns don’t have much incentive to change the present system, since it benefits them. And even Selectman Bear said he could understand that and admitted he’d do the same thing

himself in their position. Now Newbury officials are looking with interest and hope at a case coming before the state Supreme Judicial Court in September. In that case, the town of Holden is suing the Wachusett Regional School District because, like Newbury, the district uses the state’s multi-step system for assessing its towns’ contributions to the school system, to Holden’s disadvantage. The court has taken a special interest in the case, plucking it from the Appeals Court level to hear it directly, Blanchette said. The SJC will decide which formula takes precedence, and that decision will have wide ramifications for district schools in the state, including Newbury. If court rules for Holden, it could affect the current system, in which the state method takes precedence unless towns agree to the per-pupil method. In the meantime, Blanchette recommended to the selectmen that until that case is resolved, they hold off action on $146,000 that Triton says Newbury still owes for this past fiscal year. The district assessed Newbury $6.5 million last year, $5.7 million of which it paid. Some of the shortfall was made up with state “pothole” funds, but the $146,000 is still in dispute. Blanchette said that money should be kept in

abeyance. Besides having to contribute a bigger slice of the educational pie, Newbury must also bear the costs of hosting Triton Regional High School and Middle School. This has long been a point of contention, and last week the selectmen voted to bill the school district for at least some of those costs, including police and fire service, which according to Finance Committee member Frank Remley, ran about $80,000 last year. There are road maintenance costs, although Triton does plow school roads plus Newbury’s elementary school. Beyond outright costs is the hidden cost from the loss of potential property tax revenue from the land on which the two schools sit, the selectmen said. “Hosting costs include the property taxes we are not entitled to get. We will send the School Committee a hosting bill. If they don’t pay their bill, then we won’t pay our bill,” Russo said. “I like it!” Bear responded. The selectmen voted unanimously to bill the district for hosting costs. The amount will be determined over the next weeks or months by the Finance Committee, which may work with the assessor’s office to figure out the taxable value of the land. If the district balks at paying, the bill will at least bring the issue to the table, Russo said.

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ROWLEY NEWS LOCAL CLAMMERS WAITING, HOPING THAT FLATS WILL OPEN THIS WEEK By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter The sky-high levels of red tide toxins have fallen, and last week state officials opened clam flats on Cape Cod . But local clammers and dealers are still waiting for the Division of Marine Fisheries to give the all clear signal for the Plum Island Sound region, which includes Rowley and Newbury. Officials are guardedly optimistic that the clam flats will be reopening sometime this week, but they’re not making any promises, said Rowley Shellfish Constable Jack Grundstrom. Local clammers, shellfish dealers, and local clam lovers, who have been waiting two months for the bloom of red phytoplankton to subside, will have to wait a little longer. “The cell counts have gone

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Go - Vehicle Night! Thursday, July 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Family Night EventOpen to all. Visit everything with wheels (and maybe some things with rudders) at this wildly popular annual event. Some vehicles will be available to climb in and on and all over! Please Note: this year’s Vehicle Night will be held at the Pine Grove School parking lot. The school building will be closed - restrooms will be available at the Library, NOT at the school. 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 978-948-2850. Fit to be Tie-Dyed Workshop: July 20 Wed. 3:00pm. Ages 5 and up. 20 person maximum - preregistration required. Please bring your own t-shirts! Celebrate the tropical temperatures with a zippy new multi-colored look as we twist and tie our clothes to make funky patterns. Be prepared to get messy! Pajama Story-Time: July 20 - Wed. 7:00pm. Ages 4 and up. Drop in admission. Finish the day with stories in your ears! Bring your jammies and a fuzzy friend to cuddle to our just-before-bedtime story-time. Julie & Brownie Show: July 21 Thurs. 4:00pm. All Ages. Julie and Brownie are back @ the Library for another musical get-together.

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ROWLEY NEWS LIBRARY’S VEHICLE NOTICE FROM THE ROWLEY HARBORMASTER NIGHT GETS IN GEAR ON As many of you know I have run § Handle in person at Town the Harbor Master department for Clerk’s office? Special springtime THURSDAY, JULY 28 many years with limited resources weekend hours? The Rowley Public Library’s Vehicle Night is gearing up once again. Vehicle Night, in which town-owned and private vehicles are displayed and kids get to climb on and “drive” some of them has become something of a tradition in Rowley. The event has been held on the Town Common for the past 13 years or so, but will be held at the Pine Grove School parking lot this year, due to safety and parking concerns. The event will be on Thursday, July 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Vehicles from the town’s Fire and Police Departments and Department of Public Works will be on display. Residents and others with interesting or unusual vehicles, such as antique cars or boats, are invited to showcase their vehicles. Interested vehicle owners can contact the library for more details. Vehicles should be brought to the Pine Grove parking lot by 6 p.m. The event is held in conjunction with the library’s summer reading program, which this year is dubbed, “Going Places at your library.” Contact Children’s Librarian Michele Augeri at 978-948-2850.

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and budget. Much of what we do & accomplish is through volunteer efforts, good ole’ Yankee ingenuity, part time patrols, mobile Pump Out service and 24 hour Search/Rescue operations. This is not my full time job, yet I very much enjoy serving the town and you as Harbor Master. As always, I value your input with regard to concerns or suggestions that I can use to improve the service we provide and boating conditions in and around the Rowley River and Plum Island Sound. We may not be able to implement all of your suggestions due to physical or financial limitations, but we will surely try. With that said, I would like to encourage you to provide feedback to the following questions below; 1. Are boaters satisfied with the way that the Rowley River is marked and maintained? 2. Do boaters have any comments or suggestions regarding parking, or lack thereof? 3. How would you prefer to handle annual renewal of Rowley required mooring/slip permits? § Receive renewal form via mail on January 1st?

§ One(1) or Two(2) posted weekend days at the Landing in the Spring? 4. Do you feel that Full Time weekend patrols are warranted in Rowley? (please keep in mind that this will require substantial increases in the fee’s that are currently charged to keep the budget self-sufficient [mooring/ slip fee, launch fee, 50% of excise tax collected, fines]) 5. Residents only; Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding the use of the Rowley “resident only” Launch Ramp or parking area? 6. Residents only; Any concerns with obtaining Launch Ramp permits? 7. Please feel free to provide any other feedback or suggestions that may come to mind... Positive or Negative. Again, I truly value your input and encourage you to feel free to call me or send emails (dimento@verizon.net) 24/7 (508-397-2450 mobile number) Best regards and safe boating Bill Di Mento Rowley Harbor Master

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Dick Cunningham has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;talking historyâ&#x20AC;? for most of his 84 years. The Newbury native, who was just appointed by the selectmen as Newbury Town Historian, is considered the local authority on Old Newbury, which encompassed Newbury, Newburyport, West Newbury and the Byfield Parrish in colonial times. He has a wide knowledge of the tangible records of colonial lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the houses, barns, churches, roads, place and family names and graveyards. Cunningham has long been fascinated by old graveyards, which offer a tangible connection to those who lived and died so long ago. For years heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been giving talks about local burial grounds. Now Cunningham has completed a 26page book on the subject, The Burying Grounds of Old Newbury, with photos by his daughter, Barbara Rogers. The $10 book will be on sale sometime next week and proceeds will go to support Newburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 375th Anniversary celebration fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started giving the talks on local history. One of them was on all the burial grounds in the area and it went on and on and on. Now, I decided to put it into a little book,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something he has always wanted to do,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This book is distinctly his. You can tell when you read it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his words, his thoughts. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very opinionated, you know that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am outspoken, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a couple of examples of that in the book,â&#x20AC;? Cunningham said. Cunningham, whose roots go back to Newburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s settlers and to the Mayflower, has given pride of place in the book to the First Settlers Burying Ground on High Street, a quarter mile north of the Lower Green, which as the first burial site in the area has historical importance. It draws people from all over the country, although some residents donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even there. Over several decades, the grounds had become neglected and overgrown. In recent years Cunningham has been clearing brambles and brush and straightening stones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have taken visitors there from all over the country and I find I am obliged to apologize for it,â&#x20AC;? he writes in the book. He said he has a dream of making the cemetery â&#x20AC;&#x153;something the town of Newbury can point to with pride.â&#x20AC;? After lobbying the town on behalf

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Cunningham said. The earliest legible stones are from the 18th century and carry the names of Doles, Plummers and Ilsleys. Cunningham pointed out a stone with a skull and wings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a boughten stone. This was known as a death head. Each stonecutter had his own style,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that you could identify a stonecutter or his apprentices by his style. Three little carved headstones of Dole siblings speak of sorrow across 250 years. A Dole infant and small child died within a year of each other and a 14-year-old sibling followed within four years. This family had 11 children, but only three lived to maturity, Jim Cunningham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It points out the harshness of life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very common,â&#x20AC;? Cunningham added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The family who could have ten kids and raise them all was unusual. If you were sickly you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive.â&#x20AC;? It is that kind of glimpse of real lives that makes old burial grounds so interesting. The book features 22 other burial grounds, with photos, information, little known facts and directions to the public ones. Cunningham is hoping that the book generates more interest in the local graveyards and their upkeep. One hundred copies have been ordered from the printer, and as soon as they sell out more can be ordered, Rogers said. People interested in purchasing the book can go to www. newbury375.org, or pick one up at the Newbury Town Hall.

TOWN BULLETIN BOARD Town Clerk's Office Hours 978-462-2332 Monday - Thursday: 7:30am to 3:30pm Tuesday Evening - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Friday - 7:30am to 1:00pm Newbury Town Library Hours 978-462-2332 Monday & Wednesday 12noon-8pm Tuesday, Thursday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-5pm

Wednesday, July 20 -Planning Board meeting, Town Hall at 7pm Tuesday, July 26 -Assessors meeting, Town Hall at 7pm Monday, August 1 -Plum Island Workgroup meeting, Newburyport City Hall at 7:30am Tuesday, August 2 -Assessors meeting, Town Hall at 7pm Thursday, August 4 -Personnel Board meeting, Town Hall at 5:45pm

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NEWBURY NEWS PLUM ISLAND LIGHT By Michael DiMattia, Correspondent On warm summer days, people will gather at the Plum Island Light, a lighthouse that was built in 1898. The 107-year-old lighthouse stands 35 feet tall, and is located on the northern tip of Plum Island, at Ipswich Bay. The grounds are open year round, and the lighthouse is open occasionally for open house from 1-4pm during the summer. The lighthouse that stands on Plum Island was first lit on September 20, 1989. It stands on the shore, and is still a working navigational aid. In 1927 electricity replaced the kerosene light, and in 1951 it became automated. The Coast Guard did work reconstructing and repairing the lighthouse in 1994. They replaced the lantern glass, repainted the lighthouse, and worked on the Keeper’s house which is adjacent to the lighthouse. After the work was done, the Coast Guard opened the lighthouse to the public for the first time in decades. That day hundreds of visitors flocked to the lighthouse. Today the lighthouse is cared for by The Friends of Plum Island Light, but is owned by the City of Newburyport. The Friends of Plum Island Light maintain the lighthouse and the Keeper’s house. They are responsible for the up keeping of the lighthouse, and if

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The Plum Island Lighthouse. anything needs to be replaced, they are the ones to initiate the repairs. The lighthouse is a historical landmark, that tells a story about the regions past, and has been on Plum Island longer than any person. The lighthouse will need to stay maintained and safe or it may suffer the fate of the lighthouses that have come before it on Plum Island. To volunteer as a ‘Friend of Plum Island Light, please contact The Friends of Plum Island Light, Inc., P.O. Box 381, Newburyport, MA 01950

NOTES FROM THE TOWN CLERK Special Town Meeting August 2, 2005, 7p.m., Newbury Elementary School. Last day to register to vote (if not already a voter) July 22, 2005 by 8p.m. Special Town Elections August 16, 2005, 12 noon - 8p.m., Pct 1: Newbury Town Hall, Pct 2: Byfield Town Hall. Last day to register to vote (if not already a voter) July 27, 2005 by 8p.m. Absentee Ballots are now available

to those who will be out of town on election day. The ballots are availbale until noon the day before, which is Monday, August 15, 2005. If the Town Clerk’s office is closed you can register downstairs in the police station until the close of registration. The Board of Registrars will be holding a voter registration session at the Newbury Town Library on Lunt Street in Byfield on Wednesday, July 20 from 5:30-7:30p.m. For any questions please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 978-462-2332.

NEWBURY ANNOUNCEMENTS The Friends of Plum Island Light The Newburyport Harbor Light at Plum Island will be open form 14pm on the following dates, weather permitting. Sneakers are required since there is a short ladder to climb. Children must be at least 42 inches tall and 5 years of age. No fee, donations appreciated. July 24, August 6 & 21, September 4 & 18, October 2 & 9 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 State & Medicaid Planing Basics Attorney Margo G. Birke, attorney from the Massachusetts Bar Association and The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder law Attorneys will offer a presentation on Elder Law Essentials at the Newbury Council on Aging on Thursday, July 21st. Examples of some of the points the will be covering include: What is a will?, What is a living trust and how is one created?, What is a life support statement and who needs it?, What is a health care proxy and what does it include? Please call the center if you

are interested in attending at 978462-8114. Newbury Town Library Children’s Room Summer Programs Ongoing summer programs at the library include programs for the oldest and the youngest children. Craft Nights are held on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. for students going into grades one through six. Beads, fabric collage, kites and mosaics are some of the crafts planned. Participants must sign up the week before each session. Space is limited. Give the Children’s Room a call at 978-4650539 for more information. National Honor Society students from the Triton Regional High School help us out so we can offer this program to the wide age range. Tuesday mornings the library hosts an Open House for families with preschoolers through kindergarten ages. (Older and younger siblings are always invited.) The Meeting Room is a fun place. Families are urged to come, meet new friends, play with toys and make an easy craft. 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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had recommended that the town expedite the process by hiring environmental engineers to map the beach, using FEMA’s guidelines. Since the state owns the beach, and since the town couldn’t spare the $50,000, Harrington had asked the town’s two legislators to insert the item into the ‘06 budget.

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basically they only say ‘hello’” said Powierza. The program is completely automated. It will dial the number at the specified time, and if there is no response it will try again, then issuing an alert so that the Police Department can check on the person to ensure their safety. People enrolled to the program are not bound to their houses having to wait for the phone to ring. “All that we’d ask was if you’re not going to be home for the time that you pick, let us know,” said Powierza. If people were not going to be home for the specified time, they would let the department know and they could change the program to a “no call date” so that the computer would not call them at that time. “I truly believe in this program,” said Powierza. When the computer crashed there were only three people signed up for the program. This time around, Powierza wants more.

The Council on Aging has put it on their newsletter to try and get more applicants for the program. The program is not an invasion of privacy or anything of that sort, it is simply a tool to ensure the safety of those who apply for the program. “It is totally free, doesn’t cost a penny,” said Powierza. She had spent a year raising the money for the original program and is glad to see it come back online. Powierza hopes that the fact it is free will at least persuade people into trying the program out. “They can call the Police Department and get an application,” said Powierza. And, if the people find they do not want or need the program, they can simply ask to be taken off. The application has a few questions like ‘Who is the emergency contact?’ and ‘Who would have a key to the house?’

SALISBURY ANNOUNCEMENTS Are You OK Program? Are you OK Program is up and running. The Salisbury Police Department will run the program. Participants will enroll with the Police dept, selecting a designated time of day to be called by an automated system. After several attempts at calling the participant, with no answer, the Police dept will be dispatched to check on the well being of the person. Enrollment forms will be available at the Hilton Senior Center and the Police Dept. For more detailed information call Donna Powierza at 978-375-2307. Live Music on the Mall Every Friday Night There is live music on the mall every Friday night sponsored by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce . Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy some music with the B Street Bombers. On Friday, July 22nd. Birthday Party! The Salisbury COA will be hosting a birthday party on Thursday, July 21st for all seniors whose birthday is in the month of July. Ron St Jean will provide musical entertainment. Everybody is invited to help the seniors enjoy the day. Make your reservations early

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R U OK? The Salisbury Police Department has recently started the Are You Okay (RUOK) program, which will help to ensure the safety of the elderly in the town of Salisbury. Salisbury had lost the program when the computer crashed in the late 1990’s, but with the help of recent funding, they were able to obtain new software and start the program again. “I think it’s a wonderful asset to the community,” said Donna Powierza, a dispatcher for the Salisbury Police Department and the coordinator of the Are You Okay program. Powierza expressed her enthusiasm for the program and is excited about having it in the community again after its crash years ago. There is one applicant so far, and she said she hopes that more people will sign up for the program. “They sign up for it, they pick the time they want to be called...

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by calling the Senior Center at 978462-2412, at least 2 days prior before 11:30am. There is no longer a charge! Sock Hop! Every Saturday Night! Salisbury Saturday Night Sock Hop on Salisbury Beach at 6:30 p.m. through September 3rd. “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. TRIAD Volunteers Needed! The Salisbury COA is looking for interested local seniors/retirees to participate in the valuable policing advisory program. The TRIAD advisory group plans to meet the second Wednesday of every month at 1pm at alternating locations, such as the Hilton Senior Center, Great Meadows, Bayberry point, etc. For more information about TRIAD, or to express your own concerns and interests, visit salisburyCOA.com, drop by a meeting, or call the Salisbury COA at 978-462-2412.

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Wednesday, July 20 -Conservation Committee meeting, Elementary School at 7pm -Salisbury Harbor Commission meeting, Salisbury Elementary School Teacher Café at 7pm Monday, July 25 -Board of Selectman meeting, Hilton Center at 7pm Tuesday, July 26 -License Commission meeting, Hilton Center at 7pm -Sewer Advisory Committee meeting, Treatment Plant at 7pm -Zoning Board of Appeals meting, Hilton Center at 7:15pm Wednesday, July 27 -Planning Board meeting, Elementary School at 7pm Tuesday, August 2 -Board of Health meeting, Hilton Center at 7pm -Parks & Recreation meeting, Treatment Plant at 7pm Wednesday, August 3 -Conservation Commission meeting, Elementary School at 7pm -Harbor Commission meeting, Elementary School Teacher Café at 7pm

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By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD Would you rather spit into a cup or have a needle stuck in your arm to draw blood to check for or monitor diseases? Well, you may be in luck. Researchers are working on developing tests that can be done with saliva, rather than blood. The reason? Other than the obvious that it is less painful than blood testing, it is easier because everyone’s got saliva and some have hard-to-find veins, and it may even be possible to track realtime physiologic changes. Because of the ease of obtaining saliva, doctors would be able to get as many samples during a day as they want to be able to monitor things such as how a particular infection is responding to antibiotic treatment. Researchers say that they have already identified about 3000 pieces of RNA in saliva, of which when four particular ones are present, indicate a 91 percent chance of current oral cancer. They are unsure however, if these bits of RNA were present simply as an inflammatory response to the cancer or if their corresponding genes were actually activated. The National Center for Dental

be made to tell whether certain protein levels are abnormal. It was only a few years ago that the technology to analyze minute quantities of genetic material and proteins in saliva became usable. As the technology advances, more sophisticated tests will be able find out if you are at risk for things such as breast and ovarian cancer, diabetes, Alzeimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It may even be possible to implant a tiny chip in your cheek to monitor levels of specific proteins and warn you or your doctor if the levels become abnormal. This would be ideal to monitor proteins such as Creactive protein which is elevated in people with an increased risk of heart disease. It is also elevated in people with periodontal disease. The Creactive protein is higher when chronic inflammation is present. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation. This is how periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease. The technology and research behind salivary testing has a long way to go. However, some day it may become acceptable to spit into a cup. 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.

HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 9am-2pm. Call 1-800GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) For more information. DID YOU KNOW? • The need for blood is unending, yet only about 5% of the population donate blood. • One single donation may help at least two, and possibly three or more patients in need. • A heart or liver transplant recipient may require more than 50 units of blood. • To maintain an optimal blood supply in the New England Region, 1,200 to 1,500 donations must be received daily. • Blood is a medicine that cannot be

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By Tracy Maravalli RN, BSN Standards have certainly risen from the days when I used to babysit. Nowadays many parents require that their childs’ sitter be CPR certified or at least have taken an American Red Cross Babysitting course. My eleven year-old daughter has been looking forward to being old enough to babysit and/or be a ‘mother’s helper’, where she would take care of the children while the parent was still present… at home, the beach, grocery store, etc. This past week my daughter and her friend completed the American Red Cross Babysitting Training program in Newburyport. Not only did they have a great time, but they learned some very valuable knowledge and skills. The training course consisted of 6 hours of classtime. This particular course was broken down into 2 hour classes each day for 3 consecutive afternoons. Although the class was mostly girls, there were a few boys going through the training as well In class, they reviewed how to interview a family with a provided checklist, reviewing any allergies the children may have, where flashlights are located and what areas are off limits, as well as emergency phone numbers and available neighbors. Class discussions reviewed common babysitting problems. For instance, what to do if a child won’t eat or pick up their toys. The course instructor also reviewed safe play, safe toys, choking hazards and the Heimlich maneuver. Infant/child basic first aid, using the emergency action steps “check”, “call”, “care” were used to review allergic reactions, bugbites, bleeding, vomiting, choking, burns, cuts, nosebleeds, etc. The students practiced changing diapers on dolls using proper hygiene and handwashing technique. Each participant was given a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Handbook to keep for review and to bring babysitting with them for use as a reference. Although this was not a CPR certification course, it was a great first aid safety class for children ages 11 and older to learn necessary babysitting skills. My daughter and her friend feel more confident now, and I am sure the families they will be babysitting for will feel more confident as well. If you have a child interested in this course, call your local American Red Cross chapter to register. The Newburyport chapter is located at 31 Green Street in Newburyport. They can be reached at 978-4628243. The Babysitting Training course is offered for $55. The next scheduled class is a full day on July 23rd from 9am-3pm. The course is also being offered again in two sessions on August 11 & 13 from 9am-12noon each day. If you have a topic you would like covered in this column please contact tracy@thetowncommon. com

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PETS & ANIMALS PLUS NOT ALWAYS FATAL OVER THE By Alita Savory, Essex Aggie Correspondent TOP PET OWNERS, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

Feline Leukemia Virus Disease Complex is the full name for FeLV. You may have heard of this Disease often, rarely, or not at all. This disease can affect cats and only cats, as its name implies. The virus is caused by an RNA virus and is very contagious (only among cats) through the feline’s salivary secretions, respiratory secretions, feces, and urine. An infected cat can ‘pass on’ this virus by simply using the same litter box or drinking or eating from the same dishes of an uninfected cat. This virus exists worldwide, and it is estimated that about 30% of all severe illnesses in cats are due to this virus alone. The virus was first diagnosed in the 1960s and is a great danger to those it infects. From the initial infection to the actual shedding of the virus into the bodily fluids takes about two to four weeks. The symptoms are varied and may include: Fever (over 103 degrees Farenheit); depression; loss of appetite parallel with loss of weight; lethargy; enlargement of the lymph nodes; recurring infections; and/or skin conditions. This virus is very like Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), in that it lies dormant (in felines for a much shorter period of time) and slowly breaks down the animal’s immune system. Because it attacks the immune system as HIV does, it is usually the secondary diseases that kill the animal, and not the deadly virus itself. Some problems the virus itself causes are: Immunosupression, which makes the cat more susceptible to scabies and demodex; uneven pupils (known as anisocoria); Feline Infectious anemia (FIa); diseases of internal organs; cancers of the internal organs in the abdomen; and, of course, the secondary diseases themselves. The diagnosis for this disease is a blood test that looks for the detectable virus particles in the animal’s blood stream. Just because a test is negative

does NOT mean the animal is not infected. The Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbant assay (ELISa) is one very accurate test that can be used to diagnosed FeLV. At the same time while it is searching for antibodies to FeLV, this test also searches for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and so makes testing cheaper and easier. A vaccine is given to kittens after nine weeks of age (though this is not set in stone) and is reboostered two to four weeks later, followed by yearly boosters. Those cats who survive the early phases have a possible chance to get better, but if this is so, they also have the chance of being a carrier. They also have a possible chance of dying. There is presently NO CURE for this disease, but there are many treatments to keep you and your family and cat(s) safe. If you own an infected cat it is best to keep him/her indoors at all times (should not be given the freedom to roam). He/she should also not be bred because of the chance that he/she may pass the disease on. (Kittens who attain this disease often also attain pneumonia, an accumulation of pus in the chest, intestinal infections, or blood infections). Your infected cat should be isolated from your other cats and should be given his/her own litter pan and dishes, which should be cleaned with bleach. ‘Treatments’ are those things that make someone feel better. Like Tylenol or Advil. Some treatments for FeLV are as follows: antibiotics, Immune stimulators, cortisone, vitamin B, fluids, Red Blood Cell stimulators, and TLC. Your cat should feel happy, complete, and loved. A cat that is totally ignored and treated badly will live a much shorter and less happy life than a loved one who is treated with care. Remember, as bad as this disease sounds (and is) FeLV is not always fatal, there is always a chance for recovery.

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.

CAT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION Meet Madam Meaps! Meaps is a 15 year old domestic long haired lady who still has planty of love to give. She is affectionate and sweet and is waitng for a chance to live out her retirement in the right loving home. For more information on Meaps, please call Ipswich Animal Hospital (978) 9488189

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By the Doctors at SRH Veterinary Services You know, the people who sing opera to their cats. Or paint their dog’s toenails hot pink. Or show total strangers pictures of their ferret. But we have to admit – we spoil our pets too. A lot. Probably worse than you do. So stop feeling embarrassed about being head over heels in love with your dog or cat and let us tell you how we pamper our pets. Dr. Helen Noble has a Jack Russell named Lady who rides with her in the van every day on calls. Not only is Lady known at practically every horse barn on the North Shore, she’s also managed to convince our clients that she’s starved and needs a treat. If they forget to offer, she asks, shamelessly. And by this same technique she has somehow managed to end up better dressed than her owner (at least some of the time!). Christine Myotte, one of our receptionists, takes spoiling her pets seriously too. Not only does she make home-made treats for her dogs and horse, she gives one dog two bowls of ice every day – just cause he loves it. And when she heads to the pet store, the dogs are with her so they can pick out their own toys (mostly balls). Sara Ponikvar, one of our veterinary technicians, gives her dogs ice cream. And birthday parties. Real parties, with cake and ice cream and party hats and favors. Patty Tinkham, the large animal coordinator, freely admits she completely spoils her cats, down to buying each the treat they love best. One loves vanilla yogurt and pasta, while the other cat, Velcro, lives for Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream. Valerie Silverthorne, one of our large animal road technicians, will confess, if pressured, that she regularly kisses her Newfoundland on the lips (and Newfies drool a lot). And Dr. Bob Orcutt takes his three Dachsunds for a biweekly pedicure. Next week: Dogs, cats and allergies. Find out why you’re not the only one who suffers. 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

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REAL ESTATE MOVING TIPS

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By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty As you probably know, moving isn’t a lot of fun. Frankly, it stinks! Hopefully some of suggestions that follow will be helpful. First of all when trying to find a mover talk with friends, neighbors and even your realtor for a referral or referrals. The best mover is typically one that uses the right boxes and packs them carefully. The boxes you can get at the grocery store or from friends might be free, but generally they are not nearly as strong as what you can buy from a moving supply company. Use sheets, blankets, pillows and towels to separate pictures

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and other fragile objects from each other and from the sides of the carton. Pack plates and glass objects vertically, rather than flat and stacked. Be sure to point out or mark the boxes in which you’ve packed fragile items. A good mover will suggest whether those valuables need to be repacked in a stronger box. Label your boxes, especially the one containing sheets and towels, so you can find everything you need the first night in your new home. Create two “open me first” boxes containing snacks, coffee and toiletry items, flashlight, screwdriver, pliers, can opener, paper plates, cups and utensils, paper towels, and any other items your family can’t do without. Ask your mover to load one of these boxes, so that it will be unloaded at your new home first. Why the second box? In case the movers are delayed getting to your house on the day of the move. Give the mover all your numbers

as well as getting theirs. Confirm a few days before the move. Read the inventory form carefully, and ask the mover to explain anything you don’t understand. If you have items that have to be stored, ask whether you can check the warehouse for security, organization and cleanliness. If you are buying and selling a home in the same day make sure that your mover can store your items for short periods of time in case something unforeseen takes place. Some of these suggestions might seem simple and even excessive but buying or selling a home can be stressful and anything that can lighten that stress can only help. If you have any questions or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573.

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TECH, FINANCE, AND LAW FINANCIAL NEWS If - The Wonders of Investing

Provided By Shep Becker Financial Consultant If it seems as if all investors are selling, who is buying? If trading has become entertainment for you, it may be time to refocus on profits. If your stock has reached an annual low, can it go any lower? If your stock has reached an annual high, can it go any higher? If all the television analysts jumped off a bridge, would anyone care? If your portfolio is based solely on fundamental analysis, perhaps it is time to learn technical analysis. If I said you had a beautiful portfolio, would you hold it against an index? If you are tired of losing value on the long side, perhaps its time to learn both sides of the market. If you do not have a written financial plan, you should. If you could put aside $205 at the beginning of each month for thirty- five years, with an 11% annualized return you may save

over $1 million. If you have stopped looking at your portfolio statements, does that mean your game plan is off? If a fool and his money are easily separated, who introduced the two? If buy and hold is your philosophy, why do you need a broker? If a tree falls in the forest, does it ruin the stock market for the day? If someone invented a computer program for investments that proved 100% correct all the time, we would never know about it. If you think the market capitulated, you are not in a state of selling hysteria. If 1,000,000 lemmings jump, can they all be wrong? If you want to know what Greenspan thinks about economics, count the times he smiles. If you expect nothing of your portfolio, you will not be disappointed. If you are a rational investor, can you benefit from an irrational market? If you managed your money like the government, you would take money from your neighbor and spend it on stock options that expire this week. If you are confused with the opinions of the media, create your own.

POLICING MATTERS Suspicious Activity By Ofﬁcer Patricia Gallagher, Newbury Police Department It is extremely frightening to come home to hear that your neighbor’s house has been broken into; it’s even more frightening to realize that it was your own home. House breaks and motor vehicle thefts are common, yet there are many things that we can do to try to prevent them. It’s important to realize that many breaks occur during daylight hours. Some obvious things that you can do to minimize the likelihood of a home invasion or house break are: lock your doors when you are not home and utilize alarm systems regularly; remove “hide-a-keys” from your property, they are not so hidden; keep the landscaping around your property well groomed; do not keep ladders up against your home and do not leave items of importance in plain view inside of your motor vehicle. Less obvious things that you can do to decrease the likelihood of becoming a crime victim is to report suspicious activities to the police. All too often police hear about peculiar sightings after a crime has occurred. Some things to pay attention to are: seeing an unfamiliar parked occupied car for an extended period of time; seeing a car repeatedly drive past a home or business; people who are running in nontraditional running clothes; strangers walking around in neighbors yards; people carrying uncommon bags, packages, tools or weapons; observing unsecured doors or seeing people hiding behind buildings; erratic drivers; having people ask you bizarre questions, etc. Many would be criminals canvas the target area prior to committing the crime. They will watch the house around the time that they plan on committing the

crime. They make themselves familiar with the number of people in the home, their routines and the types of cars that they drive. Criminals may even walk up to the house and test the door knobs to see if they are unlocked and check to see if there are dogs in the home. They may test to see how likely it is for the police to be called or how long it takes the police to respond. If we can intervene during this time of observation, we may be able to prevent the crime from happening. If a crime does occur, we will have at least identified the suspicious individuals and will be able to start a list of suspects. When you see something suspicious, report it immediately no matter how strange calling the police may feel. Do not delay calling the police until after your spouse comes home. Do not attempt to make contact with the individual or follow them to see where they go. Make note of where they are, what they looked like and what they were wearing. If a vehicle is involved, provide the description and registration number if possible. If they left the area, provide the direction and means of travel to the police. Proactive policing is much more effective than reactive policing, that is why part of our job is to investigate suspicious activities and identify all parties involved. Reporting these events will provide the observer with piece of mind and will help keep your neighborhoods safe. If you are laving town or fear that your house may be under the sight of suspicious activity, you can register to be placed on our House Check List by visiting www.NewburyPoliceDept.com. Report all suspicious activities immediately.

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Near the end of the next trail, we had a pair of winter wrens singing their long, high-pitched rambling of musical notes. A young gray jay, another “target” bird, perched above us and called loudly. A male goldencrowned kinglet was excited to see us, displaying its deep red crest through its yellow crown, perhaps more than I’ve ever seen it do before. Wood and hermit thrushes provided their flutelike background music as several more nesting warblers were seen including palm and parula. On our way back from Rogue’s Bluff, a pine siskin was accompanying a few goldfinches on a thistle feeder along the road. We spent the next morning at Quoddy Head State Park, the eastern most point in the United States. There we found yellowbellied flycatchers, magnolia and chestnut-sided warblers and common eiders with chicks were on the rocks and in the ocean below. We then went to Cutler where we took the noontime boat to Machias Seal Island, ten miles out to sea in the Bay of Fundy. In Cutler harbor, there were black guillemots in their black, breeding plumage along with common loons in their beautifully patterned plumage. We see both of these birds off the coast of Massachusetts during the winter in non-breeding plumage, which is much more drab. We passed an island near the mouth of the harbor that housed a bald eagle’s nest with two large eaglets, probably about eight to ten weeks old, perched atop the nest. The parents were nowhere to be seen. As we approached Machias Seal Island after forty-five minutes at sea, we saw Atlantic puffins, razorbills and common murres swimming and flying all around us. Arctic and common terns were slashing in the water, diving for fish. As we circled

the island, the rocks were lined with rows of puffins, murres and razorbills. Once we anchored, we boarded a smaller boat to go ashore. There we were met by the resident lighthouse keeper and we were all handed long sticks. These sticks were our protection as we held them above our heads to keep the harassing, diving terns from reaching our heads. We were “invading” their nesting area and they were trying to drive us off. We had to watch carefully where we walked in the grassy area on top of the island as there were eggs and even fluffdown young on the paths. We made our way to wood blinds in the rocks, four people in each, to observe the alcids up close. Alcids - the puffins, murres and razorbills - are penguin-like birds, except they can fly. They are black and white in coloration, except the puffin which has a colorful red, yellow and orange bill and two yellow spots on the face. The puffins nest in burrows under the rocks and we were able to observe them bringing fish and shrimp to their burrows. We were surprised to hear their moaning call, almost sounding like a cow “mooing”. They were all around the blind, and even on top, as we quietly looked out small open windows. They seemed to use the area around our blind as a takeoff point to fly out to the water to fish, so we had very close views, indeed. We spent several hours observing, taking pictures, and enjoying the company of the birds before we had to make our way back to the boat. It was estimated that there were two thousand puffins, six hundred razorbills and about a hundred murres nesting on the island along with the five thousand terns. This was definitely the highlight of our trip, but we had another couple of days of excellent birding, which I will share with you next week.

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OUT & ABOUT HARLEQUYN SALISBURY AND JULY 15 FIRE CAUSES THEATRE’S ENERGETIC NEWBURY ARTISTS NSMT TO CANCEL PRODUCTION OPENS AT SOMERBY’S ‘CINDERELLA’ ON A HIGH NOTE LANDING By Tony Pacitti, SCULPTURE PARK Correspondent On Friday night, Harlequyn Theatre’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opened to a full house in Triton’s Auditorium. The musical, narrated by Laura Matthews and Amybeth Fichera, tells the story of Joseph (David Draper) and his eleven brothers, whose jealousy towards him and his prophetic dreams send him on a journey from being Jacob’s (Ryan Durkee’s) favorite son, to a lowly Egyptian slave, to the Pharaoh’s (Alexander Koutzoukis) right hand man. With fun, upbeat music and a bright, energetic cast, audiences will be hard pressed to leave the theatre without a smile on their faces. Some songs that were particularly fun to watch were “The Coat of Many Colors,” “Go, Go, Go Joseph,” and “Those Canaan Days.” Directed by Kevin Quillinan and delivered by an exceptionally talented group of young actors, singers and musicians, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is a guaranteed entertaining night out. If you missed it last weekend, you can catch the upcoming shows on July 22 and 23 at 8 pm and July 23 and 24 at 3 pm in the Triton Auditorium. All shows are $10 for adults and $6 for kids and seniors.

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Somerby’s Landing Sculpture Park, located at the west end of the Newburyport boardwalk near Homespun Gatherings, opens its new exhibit on July 15th in time for the Newburyport ArtWalk from 5 - 8 pm. An opening reception, for the new exhibit will be held on Thursday, July 21st from 5 - 7 pm at the sculpture park. The rain location is on the first floor of the Firehouse Center for the Arts.The new show includes six new sculptures, including local artist Katharine Knotts and Ron Garand. Inviting the public to participate in discovery, is a large, steel and stainless steel sculpture, Protected, by Katharine Knotts and Ron Garand. Abstrated figurative forms with portal-like holes, intrigue the viewer to look inside both literally and figuratively. Knotts, from Salisbury, Massachusetts, exhibited large scale sculptures at the Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay show for the past three years and has apprenticed with several steel workers to design and build sculptural flowers, tables and other sculptural forms. She is now partnering with Ron Garand, a local metal fabricator from Newbury who recently completed work on Mill No. 5 in Newburyport. Garand, grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts and now resides in Newbury, Massachusetts. He has years of experience in machine design, mechanical design and drafting, product and facilities design, and architectural design. He currently works doing metal fabrication at Newbury Engineering. For more information visit www. artfluence.com/fvac/somerby.html

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! *Salisbury State Reservation, Salisbury: Least Sandpiper, Shortbilled Dowitcher, Semipalmated Plover, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Little Gull *Route 1 Bridge at the Parker River, Newbury: Cliff Swallow *Rabbit Road, Salisbury: Green Heron *Railroad Avenue, Rowley: Purple Martin, Eastern Bluebird *Newburyport Harbor, Newburyport: Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle, Hudsonian Godwit, Shortbilled Dowitcher *Camp Denison, Georgetown: Wood Thrush, Song Sparrow, Pine Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker *Malcolm Hoyt Drive, Newburyport: American Goldfinch, Great Egret *New Hampshire Seacoast, Rye to Seabrook: Pied-billed Grebe, Seaside Sparrow, Fish Crow, Northern Harrier, Willet, Common Tern, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Short-billed Dowitcher, Horned Grebe, Piping Plover, Clapper Rail, King Rail, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Wilson’s Storm-Petrel, Northern Gannet, Common Loon, White-winged Scoter, Surf Scoter, Red-breasted Merganser, Green

Heron, Bonaparte’s Gull, Roseate Tern, Semipalmated Plover, Least Sandpiper, Whimbrel, Carolina Wren *Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport: Willow Flycather, Stilt Sandpiper, Hooded Merganser, Black-crowned NightHeron, Least Tern, Dunlin, Blackbilled Cuckoo, Spotted Sandpiper, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Common Moorhen, Sora, Pied-billed Grebe, Clay-colored Sparrow, Little Gull, Boneparte’s Gull, Common Tern, Solitary Sandpiper, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Mallard, Bluewinged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Green Heron, Glossy Ibis, Osprey, Semipalmated Plover, Piping Plover, Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Willet, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Shortbilled Dowitcher, Roseate Tern, Bank Swallow, Tree Swallow, Purple Martin, Bobolink, Red-throated Loon, Common Loon, Wilson’s StormPetrel, Manx Shearwater, Shearwater species, Northern Gannet, Sora, Virginia Rail, Whimbrel, Little Blue Heron, Sora 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

The North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA has announced that due to heat, smoke and water damage caused by a fire at the theater on Thursday, July 14th, they will be making the following changes to their musical and concert schedule: Cinderella is closing and will be rescheduled for Summer 2006. Cinderella originally was scheduled to run through July 31, 2005. The following concerts will be moved to future dates (exact dates to be determined): o ABBA Gold on August 6 o Engelbert Humperdinck on August 10 o Kenny Rogers on August 11 o Charlie Daniels Band on August 13 o The Beach Boys on August 14 The following Children’s Summer Musicals will be either rescheduled or cancelled: o Rapunzel on Friday, July 22 o Super Scientific Circus on Friday, July 29 o Peter and the Wolf on Friday, August 12 All Summer Stages programs and workshops for children will continue to operate at North Shore Music Theatre in the Theatre Arts Academy building. While we continue to assess the damage, we plan to re-open the theater on August 23rd with the new musical Abyssinia. The cause of the fire, which occurred after 11:00 pm July 14th when the building was empty, was determined to be an accidental electrical malfunction that occurred underneath the stage surface. The fire spread rapidly through the orchestra pit but was rapidly contained by the tremendous efforts of the Beverly Fire Department and surrounding fire departments. NSMT is committed to serving our patrons and we’ve established the following options for donations, refunds and exchanges: 1. Donate the full value of your ticket back to NSMT, and receive a tax deduction for the face value of the tickets. Your support would be greatly appreciated at this time. 2. Redeem your ticket for credit toward another performance. 3. Receive a refund in full. For donations, exchanges or refunds, please bring your tickets to the box office (62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA) after July 18, or call the Box Office (978)2327200 after July 18, or mail your tickets to NSMT, PO Box 62, Beverly, MA 01915.

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SPORTS NORTH SHORE UNITED: UNIFIED AND DIVERSIFIED

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By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter Perhaps we should stop treating sports as a means to get tired, or bumped and bruised like an apple. Instead, lets try thinking of it as a place where tolerance and acceptance of people’s differences are upheld. The North Shore United Futbol Club out of Amesbury is the model for this place of acceptance as they are comprised of a diverse group that rivals any of the clubs in the English and Spanish Premier

League’s. With a team whose nucleus, consists of Brazilian, Jamaican and other foreign nationalities communication is the hardest part due to language barriers. However, there is one word that they certainly all know, and that’s the word TEAM. “When the team comes before individual stats and triumphs”, Said Coach Tony Ortu, “It is easy to break down all of the social parameters that society

puts on us”. Hearing these wise words from Coach Ortu makes one realize that the people you meet when playing sports, will be with you for the rest of your life. After all, the social aspect of sports is the best part, yet most overlook it. The importance of socialization in our society is ever more present as we have been constantly seeing the numbers of kids who participate in sports on rapid decline.

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By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter Yeat’s Whippersnappers are running amuck seeking to sick the top rated Dogs in the Annual Summer Hockey League at the Graf Rink in Newburyport. Trying to dry up the well that led to nearly 10 years of Dog domination, Yeat’s first line of Amesbury’s Brothers Dan and Aaron Nikas have proven to be the driving catalysts of Yeat, as they ignite the fuel that will push their potent offense through the playoffs. Anchored by a second line of Triton’s Pat Hall and Newburyport

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The Newbury Library Fourth Annual Vehicle Night was coordinated by Laurie Collins and held last Wednesday evening. Vehicles in attendence included: four vehicles from the Newbury Public Works Dept., one Newbury Police Car, one bus from Slater Co., one tractor from Colby Farms, one Ambulance and two Newbury Fire Trucks from Protection Company #1.

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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.

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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.

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

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 7pm Members: $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 Woods in Newburyport. Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. 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 inland-feeding 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. Participants should have previous kayaking experience for this ocean paddle. Thursday, July 21, 5–10 pm, $85 (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary at 978-8879264.

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

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 14-31 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

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

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 20th

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 978281-4433 or visit www.gloucesterstage.org.

Friday, July 22 NATURE ADVENTURES WITH PICTURE BOOKS Each day, we will share a children’s nature story before we explore the woods, fields, and wetlands at Mass Audubon’s Cedar Pond Area in Wenham. Topics: July 1—Tadpoles & Frogs; July 8—Life in a Log; July 22—Jewelled Dragonflies. Fridays, July 1, 8, 22, 9-10:30 am. For families with children ages 4–6. FEE PER CLASS: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT

B STREET BOMBERS There is live music on the Mall in Salisbury every Friday night sponsored by the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce . Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy some music with the B Street Bombers. On Friday, July 22nd

ORVILLE GIDDINGS BAND IN WATERFRONT PARK Free Concerts are held each Friday night at Waterfront Park, behind the Firehouse Center From 6 -7:30pm. This week it is the Orville Giddings Band, July 22nd, Presented by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Waterfront Trust Courtesy Photo

ORVILLE GIDDINGS BAND AT WATERFRONT PARK Free Concerts are held each Friday night at Waterfront Park, behind the Firehouse Center From 6 -7:30pm. This week it is the Orville Giddings Band on Friday, July 22nd. Presented by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Waterfront Trust

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 22nd, and 23rd at 8pm; July 23rd, and 24th at 3pm. For more information please call 978948-2066 or email Harlequyn2003@yahoo.com

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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see band Eastern Sounds, and enjoy Polka music with dance instruction on July 22nd. 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

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 22nd, and 23rd at 8pm; July 23rd, and 24th at 3pm. For more information please call 978948-2066 or email Harlequyn2003@yahoo.com

FAMILY DUSK PADDLE—OWLS ON THE IPSWICH RIVER

Israel Horovitz’s My Old Lady had its world premiere at Gloucester Stage in 1996 and enjoyed a triumphant NYC premiere in 2002. 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. See Full listing under July 21st

For families with children 6 years and older. Join us for an evening canoe trip as we look and listen for owls as we paddle along. We’ll even try our hand at hooting! Basic instruction will be provided, along with all equipment. Participants must know how to swim. Confirmations with information on what to wear and bring will be sent. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Saturday, July 23, 6-8 pm FEE: Adults: $14; Children: $12 (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

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MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER CONCERT

MY OLD LADY

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 21s Saturday, July 23

FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market, Sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Parking lot A, 7am -12 noon. Please call 978-887-5000 for more information.

Come enjoy the band Turkey Hollow at Maudslay Arts Center in Newburyport July 23rd at 7pm, a Maine duo featuring Denny Breau and Dave Rowe with an excellent blending of harmonies and tight, fastpicking music, according to Dirty Linen Magazine. Patio Seating $20, Lawn Seating $15, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or call to reserve at (978) 4990050. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to www. calmvalley.org to find more info on the Maudslay including directions.

COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN 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 3561186

Comedian Brian Regan, Brian Regan has evolved into one of the nation’s most wanted comedy headliners, offering up an enjoyably fun act that raises the roof of wherever he performs. Brian works clean, no profanity, no racial jokes, and no shock value. Saturday, July 23, Tickets $24-$32. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH (603) 929-4100 www. casinoballroom.com

THE BRANCH BROTHERS TIDE POOL EXPLORATION Exploring our rocky outcrop at low tide exposes a variety of plants and animals. See how the vegetation increases and the animals get larger as we enter the sub-tidal zone. Wear shoes that can get wet. Beach admission applies. Meet at the Beach gate – recommended for families. Crane Beach at the Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA 978/356-4351Saturday, July 23, 8:30-10am Please pre-register. Members free. Non-members adult $5

THE MOVING WALL “The Moving Wall” is at 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.

NE PAINT HORSE SHOW N.E. Paint Horse Show, Sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena, Please call 978-887-5000 for more information.

SOCK HOP! Every Saturday Night! Salisbury Saturday Night Sock Hop on Salisbury Beach at 6:30 p.m. through September 3rd.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Maudslay State Park, Saturdays and Sundays, July 23th-August 14th, 4:00 p.m. As night o’er powers day, the magic is set in motion, spells are cast, potions dispensed, and the stage is set for a memorable day in the park. Maudslay is the perfect setting for midsummer daydreaming. Star crossed lovers, royal nuptials, amateur thespians, the King and Queen of the fairies, and the merry prankster Puck come together for this hilarious romp in the woods. It was all in a days work for Master William Shakespeare. Or was it all in a Midsummer Night’s Dream? Admission: $8 adults; $5 students/seniors

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 21st

NEXT EXIT

THE HENRY WELCH BAND

Downstairs At The Grog presents Next Exit, rock band on Friday, July 22nd at 9pm. $5 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.

Downstairs At The Grog presents The Henry Welch Band, dance band on Saturday, July 23rd at 9pm. $7 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-

Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The Branch Brothers for some special music on July 23rd. 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

MARBLEHEAD JAZZ FEST- DOUG WAMBLE Come see Doug Wambles apparently effortless synthesis of country music, gospel, blues and bebop jazz, all performed on acoustic instruments. Tickets $24 in advance, $26 at door. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Concert held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St. Marblehead. 781-631-6366 www.marbleheadjazz. 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. 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. See Full listing under July 21st

Sunday, July 24 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

THE FRIENDS OF PLUM ISLAND LIGHT The Newburyport Harbor Light at Plum Island will be open form 1-4pm on the following dates, weather permitting. Sneakers are required since there is a short ladder to climb. Children must be at least 42 inches tall and 5 years of age. No fee, donations appreciated. July 24, August 6 & 21, September 4 & 18, October 2 & 9

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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 JOPPA FLATS OFFERS SUMMER NATURE FUN We offer outdoor activities whenever possible as well as arts and crafts projects, storytelling, and plenty of interaction with other families who are interested in the natural world. These programs are intended for children, age four through ten, and their families, but everyone is welcome. Nature Fun programs are free, with a suggested donation of $5 per family to cover materials. Sunday & Tuesday, July 24 and 26: Seashells and Sand Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4. Call 978462-9998 for information, or see our website at www.massaudubon.org.

ISLES OF SHOALS’ TERN COLONY NATURAL HISTORY TRIP Join Newburyport Birders onboard “Uncle Oscar” for a repeat of the highly successful program on a Maine built lobster boat as we observe the Isles of Shoals’ Tern Colony. We’ll travel 5.5 miles off Rye, New Hampshire to the tern colony located on White and Seavey Islands for a 2.5 hour natural history program. Sunday, July 24, 2005, 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Please contact Sue at nbptbirds@newburyport.net or 978-462-4785.

REID’S RIDE The first annual “Reid’s Ride” is a 28 mile bike-a-thon. This charity ride goes from Lynnfield, MA to Gloucester, MA. All proceeds will go to eliminating cancer in young adults. Reid Sacco died on April 16, 2005 at the age of 20 after a gallant two year battle with cancer. To learn more about the ride, Reid’s life, or the foundation please visit: www.reidsaccofoundation.org The registration fee is $50 dollars and riders must collect a minimum of $125 dollars from sponsors in order to ride. (If riders are also riding the PAN AM Challenge, they only have to pay the $50 dollar registration fee) Sunday July 24, 2005. Lynnfield to Gloucester, MA Contact Email: gsacco@reidsaccofoundation. org, Contact Phone: 978 239 8117 Fax: 978 287 0672. Web site: http://www.reidsaccofoundation. org

LOGGANIKO SOCIETY GREEK PICNIC The Picnic will be held at the Hellenic Community Center on Route !A in Ipswich. Please call 978-356-4214 for more information

SNOWDONIA Welcome to the 3rd annual Sundays in Patton Park, a FREE outdoor musical concert series in Hamilton, Massachusetts. This Celtic trio is composed of our own local favorites—Carol MacIntyre, Tony Walsh, and Larry Plitt performing on June 24. Weekly concerts are held in the bandstand at Patton Park (located on Rte 1A in Hamilton) on Sunday evenings from 5-7 PM --*unless otherwise noted. In the event of rain, arrangements are made for an inside venue nearby—with the information posted at the park by 3 PM on the day of the concert. This rain information and directions may also be accessed in a temporary message recorded at 978468-2178. Feel free to bring your own blanket and/or lawn chairs and a picnic. Or buy snacks at the park. And don’t worry about the bugs! Experience has shown that they only come out at dusk—after 7 o’clock! As Patton Park is quite open near the bandstand, do consider the heat and late afternoon sun. You may wish to bring sun block, hats, and/or other provisions for shade if appropriate.

GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - BOOGALOO SWAMIS 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). July 24, Boogaloo Swamis. The Boston-based Boogaloo Swamis have been playing their unique blend of New Orleans influenced Rhythm and Blues for the past sixteen years The concerts will be from 5 to 7 p.m.. As always, they are family friendly. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket. www.georgetownconcerts.com.

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. July 24th at 3pm. For more information please call 978-948-2066 or email Harlequyn2003@yahoo.com

THE SHOW STOPPERS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come enjoy the accordion orchestra, The Show Stoppers on July 24th. 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

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER CONCERT Family entertainment is the focus of Sunday afternoon concerts with general seating and free for children under 12. 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. Come enjoy music by the Paul Broadnax Quintet at July 24th at 2 pm. General Admission $9, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or call to reserve at (978) 4990050. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to www. calmvalley.org to find more info on the Maudslay including directions.

THE BLUES PARTY WITH PARKER WHEELER Downstairs At The Grog presents The Blues Party with Parker Wheeler with Special Guest: James Montgomery on Sunday, July 24th at 7pm. $5 Cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

Monday, July 25 EASY CARE PERENNIALS Join us as we discuss some of our favorite perennials with you. We will focus on plants that require little care, have long lasting flowers and live reliably for years. We will point out ways to use these perennials in the garden to reduce overall maintenance. Pettengill Farm, Salisbury, MA, Saturday, July 25, 9-11am.Tuition: $30. Instructor: Lisa LeBlanc

CATCHING CRITTERS Sweep through a summer field with our nets and observe the fascinating adaptations of insects. We’ll use hand lenses, microscopes, and bug boxes to take a closer look at the mini-beasts in the meadow. Each participant will receive a journal to record observations. Meets at Cedar Pond Area in Wenham. Directions will be sent. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Monday, July 25, 9–10:30 a.m. For families with children ages 5–10.FEE: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-8879264.

STATE STREET RHYTHM & BLUES Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come enjoy some excellent rhythm & blues with State Street Rhythm & Blues on July 25th. 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

TOKYO JOE’S STUDIOS OF SELFDEFENSE PRESENTS: FREE WOMEN’S SELF -DEFENSE SEMINAR! When: Monday, July 25th 7:30-9:00 p.m. Place: Tokyo Joe’s Studio of Self-Defense, 77 Turnpike Rd, Ipswich, MA Learn street awareness, practical self-defense, and escape techniques. Invite friends and family! If you have any questions please call 978-3569800.

Tuesday, July 26 INTRODUCTION TO BUTTERFLYING Each two-hour program begins with a short indoor introduction to some of our most common species of butterflies followed by a field trip to the nearby Spencer Pierce Little Farm or other local butterfly sites. Designed for adults and children aged eight and above, each talk-and-walk session will focus on a different topic or species. The butterflying talks-and-walks are offered Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon on the following dates:, July 26, August 9, August 23, and September 13. The fee for Mass Audubon members is $5. For nonmembers, the fee is $7. Pre-registration is not required. Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, Call 978-462-9998 for information, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org.

JOPPA FLATS OFFERS SUMMER NATURE FUN

We offer outdoor activities whenever possible as well as arts and crafts projects, storytelling, and plenty of interaction with other families who are interested in the natural world. These programs are intended for children, age four through ten, and their families, but everyone is welcome. Nature Fun programs are free, with a suggested donation of $5 per family to cover materials. No pre-registration is required. Sunday & Tuesday, July 24 and 26: Seashells and Sand, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, Call 978-462-9998 for information, or see our website at www.massaudubon.org.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT

ALL SUMMER LONG Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come enjoy some fun music with All Summer Long on July 26th. 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

Wednesday, July 27 CONCERT IN THE BARN Music at Eden’s Edge (MEE), the North Shore’s own resident chamber music ensemble announces renowned mezzo-soprano D’Anna Fortunato in a special concert featuring Wolf Spanish Songs. This magical mid-summer night’s program that is sure to delight and inspire audiences. Wednesday, July 27 at 8:00 PM, Concert in the Barn at Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA Tickets: $22.00; discounted rate of $16.00 for members of the Trustees of Reservations and for music students. For tickets and information please call: (978) 356-7774

THE EDGE OF THE SEA Explore the habitats of Mass Audubon’s Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary in Gloucester. We’ll visit the rocky shore, salt marsh, woodlands, and adjoining fields using hands-on activities as we investigate. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Wednesday, July 27, 9:30-11:30 am. For families with children ages 4–12. FEE: $10/adults, $8/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

NEW ENGLAND LIGHT OPERA BRINGS UP RISING STARS New England Light Opera presents Rising Stars, a concert featuring talented high school performers from across eastern Massachusetts, as part of its ongoing 3rd Annual Summer Concert Series. This special concert will take place on Wednesday, July 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 East Common St. The Rising Stars Concert is a musical revue featuring hits from great Broadway shows like Phantom of the Opera, Avenue Q, Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and many more. New England Light Opera’s 3rd Annual Summer Concert Series are held Wednesdays at 7:30 July 6th-August 3rd. TIX: Just $8 or $25 max for the whole family! The Congregational Church of Topsfield 9 E Common Streeet.

THREE WEEKS, A PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES Julie Malone of Newburyport will be showing her photographs at the Firehouse Center for the Arts Gallery this month along with Monika Dalkin. Her exhibit is called, Three Weeks, A Photographic Series.Malone says she prides herself on never cropping an image, in the printing process and never altering an image with a computer. Every image you see here is a photographic image, cropped only through the lens of her 35 mm camera. Malone’s exhibit will be featured with artist Monika Dalkin, and will be in the gallery from July 27-August 22.Gallery hours at the Market Square location in Newburyport at Tuesday-Sunday Noon-5pm. For more information, please contact the Firehouse at 978/462-7336 or visit our website at www.firehouse. org.

ARIZONA ARTIST EXHIBIT Monika Dalkin, who resides in Tuscon, AZ, is the exhibit at the Gallery at the Firehouse Center for the Arts this month. Monika is an artist who chronicles memories and daily events into her art by studying household items such as bowls, irons and kitchen utensils. Dalkin’s exhibit will be featured with artist Julie Malone, and will be in the gallery from July 27-August 22. Gallery hours at the Market Square location in Newburyport at Tuesday-Sunday Noon-5pm, or extended on show days. For more information, please contact the Firehouse at 978/ 462-7336 or visit our website at www.firehouse. org.

LECTURE ON BIRDS OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO AT JOPPA FLATS David Larson, Education Coordinator at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport, will present a slide program and lecture, “Trinidad & Tobago: Birds in Paradise,” at Joppa Flats on Wednesday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public, appropriate for all ages, and free to

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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. 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 7-24th. See full listing under July 20th.

Mass Audubon’s members; non-members are asked to pay an admission fee of $3. No pre-registration is required. located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport. Call 978-462-9998 for information or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org.

and round bales, cutting and baling tractors? Visit Appleton Farms during our hay days demonstrations and activities and learn the intricacies of making hay. Meet at Highland Street. Appleton Farms, Ipswich/ Hamilton, MA Members: free. Nonmembers: $5. 978/356-5728.Please pre-register.

THE CONTINENTALS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The Continentals, a variety show band July 27th. 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

HOOT NIGHT Downstairs At The Grog presents Hoot Night: our “Open Mic” with host Bob Kramer on Wednesday, July 27th at 7pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

Thursday, July 28 SHOREBIRDS AND THEIR WORLD! Thursday, July 28, 2005, 7:30 - 9:30pm. Join Newburyport Birders for an illustrated workshop, on Thursday, July 28, 2005, 7:30 - 9:30pm focusing on shorebirds, the long-range migrants. During this program, we’ll explore the natural history of shorebirds and aids for field identification, including physical characteristics, feeding techniques, and habitat preferences. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters - entrance off Rolfe’s Lane, Newbury/ Ocean Avenue, Newburyport. Program Fee: $17. Please contact Sue at nbptbirds@newburyport.net or 978-462-4785.

FIELD DAYS Making hay while the sun shines! What is the difference between first and second cut, square

PICNIC CONCERT SERIES Pack a picnic and bring the whole family for an evening of great entertainment on Castle Hill’s seaside lawn under the stars! Thursday, July 28 from 7-9pm. Tonight s band is EJ Ouellette & Crazy Maggy, A fiddle-rock jam band. Members: $15 per car. Non-Members: $20 per car. The Crane Estate, Ipswich. 978-356-4351. www.craneestate.org

THE BOB KRAMER BAND Downstairs At The Grog presents The Bob Kramer Band, Acoustic music on Thursday, July 28th at 8pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 4658008 www.thegrog.com

BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE The story of Butterflies are Free is about a young man who is blind, he sets up housekeeping in a cramped apartment in lower Manhattan in an effort to break away from his over-protective mother. The girl next door is a free-spirit and they strike romantic sparks until Mother comes by to check up on her son. His dreams of independence, his mothers hopes for his future and the girl s immature view of interpersonal relationships all come to a head in one evening. This play was also once a movie with Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert and Eileen Heckart who won an Academy Award for her performance. Amesbury Playhouse, for two weeks only! July 28August 7 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 August 3rd at 1:30. To make a reservation or for more information please call 978-388-9444 or visit wwwamesburyplayhouse.com

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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 911:30 a.m. Mid-week Holy Eucharist, Wednesday at 9 a.m. GREEK ORTHODOX Annunication Church, corner of Harris and Park streets, Newburyport, (978) 465-5757. Matins, 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m.; coffee hour after services; St. Basil’s Kitchen, Monday, 11 a.m.-1 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. 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 at 8:30pm on Comcast Channels 10 and 98, in Amesbury at 8:30pm on Adelphia Channel 12 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. 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. 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. 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

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A Vacation Bible School Adventure, Serengeti Trek style, was held at Hope Community Church in Newburyport last week.

OBITUARIES groups meet weekly — Bell Choir, Senior Choir, Junior Choir and Band.

MARGARET M. SMITH

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.

ROWLEY - Margaret (Kneeland) Smith, beloved daughter of the late Louis P. Kneeland and Maimi (Tibbitts) Kneeland, born August 10, 1914 in Rowley passed away on July 9, 2005. She was the former wife of the late Harry E. Fuller and widow of Henry Smith, and companion to Myrle F. Derbyshire, St. of Hingham. The beloved mother of Eleanor Woodworth of Rochester, NH and Helen Fuller of Billerica. Step-mother to William Smith and Pauline Smith; grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 18 and greatgreat-grandmother of 2; she was survived by many nieces, nephew and loving friends. A long resident of the town she loved, Rowley, she enjoyed being close to the town and the many dear friends she enjoyed. A giver of love and hugs, Margaret will be missed by everyone who’s life she touched. Margaret was pre-deceased by her loving son, the late Harry E. Fuller, Jr. and granddaughter, Wanda L. Woodworth. She was also pre-deceased by seven brothers and sisters, Mabel Emmons, Foster Kneeland, Forrest Kneeland, Elsie Cunningham, Catherine Lagro, Elmon Kneeland and William Kneeland. Funeral services were on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street in Rowley. Burial is in the Main Street Cemetery, Main Street, (Rte 1A) Rowley. Calling hours were Thursday 4-7 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers or gifts please make donation to the Children’s Room of the Rowley Public Library, P.O. Box 276, Rowley, MA 01969, in the name of Margaret M. Smith. For more information call 800-375-7763 or visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.

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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