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SALISBURY BEACH RESIDENTS HOPE FOR STATE RELIEF AFTER STORM By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter SALISBURY - Nearly 200 people packed the Hilton Center in Salisbury last Thursday evening to hear what state ofﬁcials are going to do about the damage to Salisbury Beach from May’s nor’easter. The meeting was organized by state Sen. Steven Baddour and Rep. Mike Costello in response to the numerous calls to their ofﬁces by property owners upset about the condition of the beach. Churning surf from the storm had pounded the dunes for three days, leaving 10- to 15-foot cliffs in front of homes, ripping out stairs and walkways and leaving Photo By Liz Ichizawa tangles of snow fencing. The state Colby farm workers (left) Michelle Noone, Kat Brenner, Liz Knight Department of Conservation and with farmer Lisa Colby

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By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter NEWBURY - At 18, Bill Colby knew what he wanted to do with his life. All through high school, the Newburyport native and farmer’s son had worked on Tom Ronan’s farm on Scotland Road in Newbury, and so when the farm went on the market in 1960, he took out a mortgage and bought it. Today at 62, Bill Colby, along with his wife, Lisa, and son, J.R., runs the 50-acre Colby Farm, known for its “Colby Piglets,” farm stand, hay and straw. Bill and Lisa are still paying off the mortgage, but “can see some light at the end of the tunnel,” Lisa Colby said. Between the field work and garden, the pigs and machinery, the Colbys work physically harder than most people, but there is nothing they’d rather do. “Bill is so conditioned, he can go and go and go and go,” Colby said. The New York state native and former office worker-turned-farmer said she enjoys being outdoors and raising the piglets, which enjoy a brief but pleasant life before being sold at two months to people who want to raise their own pork. She said there is a serenity to working in the garden, and even baling hay (except when the baler jams.) J.R. hopes to someday run the farm, which employees between 5 and 13 people, depending on the season, and the Colbys’ three grown daughters are very supportive of their brother’s dream. “The land has been farmed for 400 years. We’re very excited that we can hand the farm over to the next generation,” Colby said. It is good flat land, ideal for farming, but also for development, and the Colbys get inquiry letters from developers almost weekly. The letters promise to help them “realize the correct monetary worth of the property,” as one letter put

it. “Bill has farmed this land basically his whole life. Neither of us have any desire to see house lots everywhere.” Colby said. But farming is neither lucrative nor secure—an accident, adverse weather, machinery breakdowns— can pull a farmer under. In order to provide some security for the farm’s future, The Colbys applied in May for a state Agricultural Preservation Restriction on 40 of their acres, the house and garden being on the rest. The Colbys won’t know for two or three years, but if the state approves their application, they would be paid the difference between the fair market value of their land and the agricultural value in exchange for a permanent deed restriction that would preclude any use of the land but farming. “Our goal is to be able to hand the farm over to our son debt-free so he can make a go at it,” Lisa said. That goal of seeing the farm remain intact is shared by those working to preserve the Common Pasture, the mosaic of ﬁelds, forests and wetlands of which Colby Farm is part. The Common Pasture dates back to 1635, when settlers to what is now Newbury, West Newbury and Newburyport grazed livestock and grew hay on the commonlyowned land. Much of the historic pasture has been lost to development, but about 1,500 acres remain open. With land prices sky-high however, the Common Pasture is under intense pressure from development for residential and industrial use. In fact, the historic landscape was listed as one of Massachusetts 10 most endangered historic resources COLBY FARM cont. on page 3

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By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter ROWLEY - The Town Common will stay open, Selectman Chairman Steve White reassured people concerned about possible restrictions. Its traditional uses will continue, despite recent discussions by the board about safety issues, which generated fears that access might be curtailed. “It’s not something anybody needs to get excited about. We’re not shutting anything down,” he said at last week’s selectmen’s meeting. White said he had been getting calls from residents concerned about decisions the board might make about the green, but said rumors that the public would no longer be able to use it were unfounded. White read a list of activities that have taken place on the 350year-old Common in the past and would be, with oversight, allowed to continue: ice cream socials, Fourth of July races, church and school picnics, concerts, weddings, civic ceremonies, auctions, yard sales and other community events. Groups just need to notify the selectmen to avoid scheduling conflicts, he said. “There’s no reason to get upset,” he said. “The board has no interest in kicking people off the Town Common.” The board had previously expressed safety concerns involving increased traffic, parking and the prospect of children being hurt. It was “after extensive review, taking a long, hard look at all the issues surrounding use of the green,” said Selectman Dick Curran. The police and fire departments were asked for input. Recent decisions to move softball games off the common, have the Library’s annual Vehicle Night held at the Pine Grove School, and hesitancy to allow the planned

farmers market to be held on the green, sparked concern among residents that the Common might be restricted. But White said they simply wanted to make sure that safety was being addressed. “It’s all a matter of public safety,” he said. Last week, White also appeared more open to the farmers market being on the Common, but asked Selectman Lane Bourn, who is on the Agricultural Commission, to submit a formal request in writing. Youth softball and baseball games have been moved off the Common. (There is already a bylaw stating that players 14 and older cannot play softball or baseball there.) The bases have been removed and the diamond has been loamed and seeded. Steve Kenney, whose home faces the Common, said he and his eight children, who love baseball and

softball, are disappointed they can no longer use the green for pickup games. “They know enough not to walk across a seeded ﬁeld,” he said. Although the Pine Grove School ﬁelds are available, he said he feels the common is safer. “The whole world can see them playing on the Common,” he said. He was also concerned that no more neighborhood games will be allowed there. “That won’t happen,” White replied. “It’s not this board’s intention to stop families from going down there and throwing a Frisbee around.” Jack Grundstrom said he was worried that the banning of organized games on the green was the beginning of a “slippery slope,” that would end with the common becoming just a big lawn in town. Again, White reassured TOWN COMMON cont. on page 2

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STORM RELIEF Continued from page 1 Recreation Acting Commissioner Stephen Pritchard, several of his deputy commissioners and staff, Rebecca Haney, coastal geologist from the Coastal Zone Management, Jim Sprague from the Department of Environmental Protection and other officials were on hand to answer questions. Baddour and Costello wrote to Gov. Mitt Romney on May 31, urging him to authorize $375,000 for three miles of snow fencing for dune restoration. Not getting a response, they wrote again three weeks later, suggesting that similar problems on affluent Cape Cod might “be handled with greater urgency” than for Salisbury with its “blue-collar background.” That letter apparently moved Romney to send the large number of officials to Thursday night’s meeting. Safety hazards on the ravaged beach were a big concern among officials and residents. “We don’t want to wake up one day reading in the papers about a tragedy,” Baddour said. Homeowner Michele Pankauski described kids sliding down and tunneling into the sand cliffs, and one child who cut his foot on an old post exposed by the erosion. Beyond immediate safety concerns, residents expressed nervousness over what the next big storm would do to the beach—and their properties—now that much

TOWN COMMON Continued from page 1 people that this was not the case. Dick Curran pointed out that community preservation money has been earmarked for many improvements of the Babe Ruth and softball ﬁelds at Eiras Park and Pine Grove School, and work has already begun, so the leagues will have more suitable ﬁelds on which to play. Selectmen Tom Moses and Jack Cook both supported the continuing use of the Common. Moses said young people should be encouraged to play there. Cook said in his 63 years in Rowley he has never heard of an incident involving safety.

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of the protective dune has been eroded. They wanted state officials to do something—including sending in truck loads of sand or bulldozers to shore up the dunes. “With the predictions of hurricanes we need some more sand on the beach, or we need to bulldoze the sand up to the dunes,” said Ed Hunt, a selectman. “The least the state could do is to get some sand in there.” Pritchard agreed the task was to rebuild the dunes and said there were different ways to do that. He pointed out that the dunes have been working well as protective barriers. “They are there to give up their life for you,” he said. Without the dunes, property damage would have been far more severe. Deputy Commissioner for Engineering and Planning Karst Hoogeboom identified several options, from the simplest and cheapest to most complex and expensive. The “biggest bang for your buck,” he said is snow fencing and beach grass planting, which keeps people from further damaging the dunes and allows sand to accrete. Beach grass stabilizes the dune with networks of 30-foot roots. But this effective and relatively inexpensive solution has one drawback: it takes months and ultimately years and many property owners said they can’t wait that long. “I have a 10-foot drop off in front of my house. What good is snow fencing going to do?” asked one resident. Trucking in sand to shore up the dunes is another option. This is expensive and logistically tricky, with the trucks requiring access and a firm surface to drive over. But with the proper permits, it can be done, according to Salisbury Director of Public Works Don Levesque. Other beaches in Massachusetts have found this solution effective, CZM’s Haney said after the meeting. A more comprehensive approach would be to build a 50-foot “sacrificial dune,” Hoogeboom said. Beyond the considerable costs, the prospect of towering dunes blocking their ocean views was not popular with a number of residents. The “total go for broke solution,” Hoogeboom said, would be total beach re-nourishment and reconstruction, requiring 2 million cubic yards of sand to be trucked in at a cost of $40 million over a number of years. This last idea, he admitted, was not realistically on the table at this point but one of a “range of options,” he said. Not in that range was the option many in the crowd were calling for: bulldozing sand from the shore to the dunes. This was done after the 1978 and 1991 storms, and it worked, several property owners declared. But Prichard

made clear such action was allowed only because the state had declared a state of emergency after those storms, suspending environmental restrictions. This time, according to Town Manager Neil Harrington, the governor’s office found the level of damage below what was required to declare a state of emergency. That means environmental regulations, including the bulldozer ban, can’t be lifted. Besides being illegal, bulldozing sand from one place to another on the beach isn’t effective and causes a chain reaction of more erosion up current as sand migrates to fill the vacuum, the DEP’s Sprague told the crowd. This brought murmurs of dissatisfaction. But after the meeting CZM’s Haney reiterated Sprague’s point that past experience has revealed the futility of fixing beaches with bulldozers. “If you just push it around a little, it’s not going to help you,” she said. “It will look better for a while, but if you don’t add volume to the beach, it doesn’t help. It’s most effective when people work with the natural system.” But with the snow fencing option seen as too slow, and the trucking in of sand too expensive, people kept coming back to the idea having the governor declare a state of emergency so bulldozers could be put on the beach. Baddour promised the group he would push the issue with Romney and find out if bulldozers could be used this time. However, Costello, who lost a house on the south end of Salisbury beach during the ’91 storm, and who has worked on dune restoration crews, said afterwards getting a state of emergency declared at this point is probably “a dead issue.” People want “a quick fix” but he believes that beyond trucking in sand, for which getting funds could be difficult, putting in several rows of snow fencing, along with planting beach grass, is the most effective way to rebuild the dunes. It was that effort after the ‘91 storm that protected beach properties during this one. “It was a long process, but once the sand accumulated behind the fences, it worked. It absorbed the energy from the wave action during this storm,” he said. Longtime beach resident Barbra Thomas, a small white-haired woman and former selectman, said she has put up many snow fences and planted grass and it does indeed work. “It’s a piece of cake. If you want it done you have to get out there and do it,” she said. But another woman mourned the loss of the dune she had nourished for 14 years with fencing, beach grass and beautiful beach roses. “It’s all gone,” she said sadly.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR CHRISTIAN CONTROVERSY To the Editor, Hats off to The Town Common for its willingness to publish letters on controversial subjects, including religion. Contrary to the views of some, it is possible to be a Christian, to stand for something and still be tolerant and welcoming of diversity. It has been said that there are two fundamental precepts taught by all religions: do all that you have agreed to do, and do not encroach on other persons or their property. How many Christians truly practice such precepts? My indigenous peoples ancestors of the “first nation” (as termed by our Canadian neighbors) saw their lands invaded by Christian Europeans who proceeded to savage them by killing them off and herding them into increasingly useless land areas. The Christian promisebreakers are still with us today as international treaty-after-treaty is broken and we initiate pre-emptive war (a cheeky turn of events) to spread democracy under the rubric of saving us from the “t” word. Fleeing from European religious persecution, early Christians in communities in America often made their particular Christian views the official religion of their governmental unit (the Town of Rowley being an example) causing Roger Williams, for one, to be expelled from Massachusetts for his criticism of Puritanism. The founding of the modern-day constitutional United States was less the doing of Christians than it was the political genius of UnitarianUniversalists who were not Christian. The incredible beauty and value of our country’s constitution is that it recognizes that the majority is only as safe and as free as the smallest and least popular minority among us - something for which to be truly grateful in our annual celebrations of independence. Curtis Turner Rowley, MA

Continued from page 1 by Preservation Mass in 2004. In response, The Trust for Public Land, The Essex County Greenbelt Association, The Parker River Clean Water Association, the city of Newburyport and the town of Newbury have banded together with the hope of protecting 640 acres of the Common Pasture’s scenic vistas, wildlife habitat and working farms, such as the Colbys’ and ﬁve neighboring farms. The Colbys have gotten help with their quest to preserve their part of the Common Pasture from ECGA Director of Land Conservation, David Santomenna. “David was fabulous. Without his help, I’d probably still be plugging along,” Colby said. The application will be reviewed and ranked, in part according to its environmental importance, Santomenna said. The land’s development rights have been assessed at $400,000. The state APR would fund most of that but the ECGA is looking to private fundraising for the rest. “Hopefully, the state will play a

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS? I picked up a copy of The Town Common dated June 22, 2005 and there was a letter to the editor from Phyllis Hanscom who said that Christians were losing their rights in this country. Phyllis, what rights are you referring to? In the last several decades I have not heard of anyone, right, left, atheist, Jew, or Martian, who was trying to deny Christians the right to his or her private religious practices or expression. Have you? You did not mention any examples of your rights being challenged. A charge of religious persecution in this country is very serious. Although I have heard of Muslims and Jews being persecuted in this country, I have not heard of any examples of Christians being persecuted. Please clarify. You say that you believe that “Christianity is the only way”. Are you suggesting that

those who do not believe that “Christianity is the only way” are less American, or should not have a right to their own personal religious beliefs or practices? If so, then you miss the meaning of religious freedom that is the foundation of this Country. The founding fathers may have all been Protestant but they were practical enough to understand that a Democracy could not survive under a State Religion. Had they tried to establish a State Religion, the USA would never have been. In fact, the individual States insisted on the creation of a Bill of Rights, which established freedom of religion, before they would agree to join the Union. That is why we do not have a State religion. I see no evidence that their practical wisdom what wrong. Maureen Turgeon Amesbury MA

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A DIAMOND IN ROWLEY COMMONS Dear Recreation Members, As your Chairman is aware I am an abutter to the Commons who is concerned about the fate of the baseball diamond. I would like to attend your next meeting to discuss this issue. My main concern is why the base path material was removed, pitchers mound leveled and loam and seed put down in its place. According to the Selectman there have been no formal votes to eliminate the diamond and work was done to answer a request by a Softball Coach to straighten out the rough areas. I’m sure there was miscommunication between the landscaper hired to do this work and the intent of the Board. If the intent was to straighten out the rough areas as requested by the coach one would have simply raked the high spots of martial

into the low spots and added some base path material or hardener to top it off. What took place was the elimination of the diamond entirely. With this in mind I would also respectfully ask the Board to correct this error and replace the pitchers mound and bases. Since tax dollars were spent to have the loam and seed put down I would even volunteer my time to rebuild the infield so additional tax dollars are not expended. It would be appreciated though if the Board would ask the Highway Department to allow me access to some of the hardener or fine gravel they have stock piled around the corner from the Commons to make this task easier. Please let me know when I could attend your next meeting and I thank you for your time. Steven Kenney Rowley, MA

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COLBY FARM major funding role,” Santomenna said. The APR program is run by the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Open Space Board, and the legislature has authorized several hundred million dollars for open space conservation. The 20-year old program has been successfully used to preserve many special places in Massachusetts, and has the support of the Romney Administration. “This administration is interested in “smart growth” and sees this as a smart growth tool. The land stays on the tax roles and in active use,” Santomenna said. That’s good for esthetic, environmental and economic reasons, he said. Farms bring more financial benefit to communities than residential sprawl, where property tax revenues are usually offset by costs of schools and town services. “It’s a benefit to the community in a variety of ways,” he said. “Open space is a quality of life issue. There is a basic appeal to that (farm) landscape that connects to the past. There are only a handful of places left that are this undeveloped, this

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valuable. We have a ﬁnite amount of time before Essex County is built out or preserved.” Marlene Schroeder, a Newbury resident and member of the PRCWA, agrees. “Everyone talks about preserving rural character,” she said. “Short term gain should not blind us to the long term good.” A town that preserves its rural landscapes increases residents’ property values because these landscapes are becoming increasingly rare. “No one driving up Route 95 says, we must be going through Danvers. The Common Pasture is our signature landscape. If you don’t take charge of the future of the land, someone else is going to take charge for you.” Colby said the future of the farms around her is “up in the air,” but even if they are all sold off someday, “at least there will be this little pocket of 40 acres of farmland left,” she said. A lot of people are hoping that won’t be all that is left of the Common Pasture.

THE ALL-SCOUT PAPER DRIVE - SAT., JULY 9TH FROM 9AM TO 12PM Held behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines, please, no cardboard. The Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting going in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918.

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ROLLING ON THE RIVER IN SALISBURY By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter By July 4, the Merrimac River is a busy thoroughfare, with everything from sea kayaks to 55-foot yachts navigating the waterway to its wide mouth, and beyond to where jetties funnel it into the open Atlantic. On the Salisbury side of the invisible boarder that neatly intersects the river down the middle, separating the Salisbury side from the Newburyport side, Harbormaster Ray Pike and the assistant harbormasters patrol, making sure boaters have their blue permits displayed and are following the rules of the watery road. Mostly they are there trying to make sure people are safe and not posing safety hazards to others. One hundred and seventy boats are moored on Salisbury public moorings, with 80 people on the waiting list. About 600 boats are based in Salisbury waters, and the Harbormaster’s office has issued about 360 waterway permits this year. Going out on the river without one can land you a $50 fine. The state has given its 53 coastal towns’ local harbormasters the authority to enforce state regulations on boating, Pike said. “The state sets the standards and the Harbormaster is the local agent who enforces them,” he said. Harbormasters are also responsible for finned fish violations—people taking undersized stripers for example. They have the authority to cite them and call the marine environmental police. Along with the state’s Chapter 90B law governing boating, the town of Salisbury has a nine-page harbor bylaw that outlines the duties of the Harbor Commission, Harbormaster and assistants and the operation and permitting of vessels in Salisbury. The bylaw lays out rules for such things as mooring, speed, pollution, safety, racing, water skiing and fueling. So do people on the river know the rules? “People in the majority of the boats in the water are for the most part recreational boaters and don’t have a handle on the laws,” Pike said. “Anyone with enough

money can buy a boat and put it on the river.” This means Pike and the assistants frequently spot violations from people who say, “I didn’t know.” Pike said the ofﬁce is not set up to punish people but to ensure safety, and part of their job is educating boaters about the rules. He said most people gradually gain knowledge as they spend time on the water. “I don’t believe you can boat for very long without acquiring information,” Pike said. People are generally responsible, but Pike sees plenty of things on the river that make him nervous, especially with kids. “Kids who aren’t properly secured. Kids without lifejackets on. Kids riding up on the bow. Kids driving boats erratically. It’s the parents’ responsibility to make sure their kids are safe. Sometimes we have to rescue the kids from the parents,” he said.

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By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter Bagpipes are best played “with the sound rolling over the hills and mists rising and the enemy unsure of where the sound is coming from. It rallies the troops and intimidates the enemy,” according to Shawn Pinette, a Triton junior and one of Rowley’s two bagpipe players. Pinette makes do with playing the instrument in his backyard— his mother loves bagpipes but has barred them from the house—too loud. He also plays at local parades, ceremonies, weddings, funerals and at the First Congregational Church in Rowley, where he is active in the youth group. Pinette fell in love with the sound of bagpipes the first time he heard them. “I wanted to play them since I was a little kid,” he said. His chance to learn the traditional Scottish instrument came just over three years ago when he met Lenny Oaks, a bagpipe player from Ipswich. Oaks promised to teach Pinette for free on condition he would in turn teach others. Oaks passed away last year at age 60, but Pinette kept his promise; he has one student he’s teaching for free. “He wanted to keep bagpipes alive as much as possible,” Pinette said of Oaks. Pinette started learning by playing the “chanter” part of the instrument to learn the fingering. Gradually the three pipes, or drones, were added, first plugged, and then unplugged, which requires more air and control. Pinette, who also plays clarinet and saxophone, devotes between 15 minutes to one hour or more a day to practice. He quickly gained skill and is now a member of the band Clan MacPherson Pipes and Drums, founded in 1922 and carried on with each new generation of musicians. Pinette at 16 is its youngest member. The band plays at big Scottish gatherings, Highland Games, bagpipe competitions and other events. In August they will march in Newburyport’s Yankee

FIRE LOG Thursday, June 23, 2005 02:27 M/V Accident – Main St 12:35 Emergency Medical Service – Fenno Dr 18:37 Brush Fire – Newburyport Tpke Friday, June 24, 2005 06:22 Emergency Medical Service – Haverhill St 13:39 Emergency Medical Service – Newburyport Tpke 19:11 Emergency Medical Service – Bell Circle Sunday, June 26, 2005 00:40 Brush Fire – Nbpt Tpke 15:17 Emergency Medical Service – Plantation Dr 22:19 Emergency Medical Service – Haverhill St Tuesday, June 28, 2005 21:01 Medical Assist Emergency Medical Service – Mill River Ln Thursday, June 30, 2005 08:59 M/V Accident – Haverhill St

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Shawn Pinette, the bagpiper. Homecoming parade. For a high school kid it’s not a bad way to earn some pocket money. Pinette’s love of the bagpipes has spurred him to learn about the history of the instrument and of Scotland, where ancestors on both sides of the family lie. His grandmother was, ﬁttingly, named Piper, part of the clan of Murray He said the bagpipes evolved out of North Africa and eventually made their way to Scotland. After the aborted revolt of the Scots against Brittan in the 1700s, the British banned the bagpipes

and the kilt until Queen Victoria made them respectable again and integrated them into the British military. Like many people, she must have been moved by their haunting sound. As Pinette says, “the bagpipes grow on you.” His mother, Heidi Pinette, agreed. She said she loves hearing the bagpipes now, though when Shawn was still learning it was tough. Bagpipe music often ﬂoats through their neighborhood near Main Street. Now the neighbors like it too, Heidi said.

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Thursday, July 7 -Historic District Commission Meeting, Town Hall Annex at 7:30 pm Monday, July 11 -Board of Assessors Meeting, Town Hall at 6pm Tuesday, July 12 -Water Board meeting, 401 Central Street, 5pm -Finance Committee meeting, Town Hall at 7pm -Conservation Committee meeting, Town Hall Annex at 7:30pm. -Library Trustees meeting, Rowley Library at 7:30pm Thursday, July 14 -Agricultural Committee meeting, Town Hall Annex at 7pm Monday, July 18 -Board of Selectman meeting & Public Hearing for permission for an application from Verizon to lay approx 20 feet of underground conduits and manholes with the wires and cables on Wethersfield Street. Town Hall at 7pm

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ROWLEY NEWS ROWLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS Rowley Girl Scout & Boy Scout Paper Drive! Saturday July 9th, 9am - 12pm Bhind the First Congregational Church, Main Street Accepting newspapers, books, magazines Please, no cardboard. (Also can and bottle drive) 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. Around the World With Rhythm Thursday, July 7 at 4pm - Come play instruments and learn singing games and rhymes from many countries with local Kindermusik instructor Susan Carter-Krugman. Ages 5-9. 10 child maximum - pre-registration required. Pajama Story-Time - Thursday, July 7 at 7pm. Finish the day with stories in your ears! Bring your jammies and a fuzzy friend to

ROWLEY SELECTMEN APPOINT MEMBERS TO TOWN BOARDS By Liz Ichizawa, Reporter Last Monday the Board of Selectmen appointed new and returning members to a number of seats on town boards. New appointments included Robert Snow as an associate member of the Planning Board and John Melcher to the Board of Health. Melcher has served on this board in the past. Also appointed was Taryne Weagle as a pumpout boat operator. Assistant Harbormaster Fred Hardy introduced the Ipswich resident. The position, funded by the state Department of Environmental Protection, involves pumping and transporting waste water from boats in the Rowley River to the pumpout station at Perley’s Marina. Weagle, a college student, has run a launch in Ipswich and has a good understanding of tides and seamanship, Hardy said. He and Harbormaster Bill DiMento will give her three training sessions on the mechanics and operation of the boat. Re-appointments included DiMento as Harbormaster, and Hardy, William Jerome, Frank Price and David Kent as Assistant Harbormasters. Jack Grundstrom was re-appointed as Shellﬁsh Constable, and Hardy, DiMento, John Grundstrom, David Kent, Charles Hazen, Alex Gurczak and Stuart Dalzell, Jr. as Shellﬁsh Constable Deputies. DiMento and John Manning were re-appointed Sandy Point Committee members. Kenneth Hunt was reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee, and Ron Perkins to the Personnel Board. Gary Brackett and Steven Fletcher, of Brackett and Lucas, Counselors at Law, were reappointed as Town Counsel.

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The group that participated in a program called “Introduction to Butterflying” offered by the MassAudubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, was not disappointed on the walk and talk class that was held on Tuesday June 28. The class was lead by Sharon Stichter. She is the editor for Massachusetts Butterflies, a publication of the Massachusetts Butterfly Club. Sharon lead the group to the Martin Burns Wildlife Managment Area in Newburyport, where there would be an opportunity to view butterflies. “The best butterfly weather is sunshine,” said Stichter. The weather for the class was cloudy with frequent moments of sunlight, however Stichter told the group that cloudy weather makes it easier to view butterflies because they will be

more stationary and will not be fluttering around. The first butterfly that was spotted by the group was a Least Skipper. Stichter told the group that it likes to fly along the grasses and is commonly mixed up with the European Skipper. “It’s the smallest butterfly in Massachusetts,” said stichter about the Least Skipper. “There’s something over here,” said Dorothy Saffarewic, who said she only gets to go butterflying a few times each year. Her findings revealed a Harrises checkerspot butterfly. The program educates the participants about every aspect of a butterflies from why they come out only when it’s sunny to why they are specific to one species of plant. In between each butterfly Stichter would stop and tell the group about it, and about the

surroundings of the area. She would occationally have to walk through the vegetation to get close enough to a butterfly to examine it. “If the Sun comes out you won’t have to search,” said Stichter “They need to warm up.” She explained to the group that when the Sun is out the butterflies become more active. “Boy it’s hot,” said Steve Rosenthal when the Sun started to come out during the class. He and his wife Kit Rosenthal go bird watching and said they decided to try something new. “Butterflies like this kind of weather,” answered Stichter with a laugh. The entire class takes approxamatley two hours, with the walk through the feilds. If the weather does not look promising they will cancel to allow for a better day when there will be more active butterflies.

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A view of the Merrimac River from Salisbury information for boaters, and thinks there are enough government regulations. “Is mandating classes just adding another layer? I don’t know what I’d do. If someone could show mandatory boating safety classes could reduce the number of accidents, I’d be for it,” he said. Like the river, the Harbormaster’s tiny office at the top of the stairs at Salisbury Town Hall was a busy place last week, with people constantly popping in to get waterway permits, or pay fines for being on the river without one, ask questions or, in the case of commercial fisherman Richard DePoula, protest having to pay a $10 pumpout fee on his 31- foot boat when it doesn’t have toilet facilities. Assistant Harbormaster Ron Ray was sympathetic, but explained that this was the law.

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SALISBURY NEWS SELECTMEN MEETING By Michael DiMattia, Correspondent Many committee appointments were made during the Board of Selectmen meeting that was held in Salisbury on Monday, June 27. The board voted on each committtee approving re-appointments and people who are running for the first time. Christine Gallison was re-appointed to the Rent Control committee. Three re-appointments were given for the Council on Aging to Ted Irvin, Susan Kilduff, and Ron Koontz. The Board of Selectmen re-appointed George Millikin and appointed James J. Bamford to the Horbor Commission. The Harbor Commissions delegate issues to deal with boating for the town of Salisbury. Rodney Cook was re-appointed to the Historical Commission. Maureen Dupray and J. Micholas Sullivan were both re-appointed to the Library Trustees. The Selectmen had to decide to table or vote on the appointment of James J. Bagshaw for the License Commission. It was an issue because they were unsure if he is a resident of Salisbury. “I would feel better if we table this item and try to obtain additional candidates,” said Robert A. Carroll, one of the five Board of Selectmen for Salisbury. Carroll said he did not have enough time to talk to Bagshaw before the meeting, and wanted an opportunity to speak with him before he was appointed. The Board voted four-one that he would be appointed if he could bring proof of residency, Carroll voted against the decision wanting to table the appointment until the next meeting. Rodney Cook was re-appointed and Bryan Eaton was appointed to the Pike School Trustees. The board is still looking for three more people to fill the vacancies. Michael Wolpert and Robert Straubel were appointed to the Planning Board, beating out four others. Lance Wisniewski was appointed to the Water Advisory Board. The Board of Selectment agreed to try and get two more candidates for the Water Adivisory Board and three for the Sewer Advisory Board. Selectman Fred Knowles raised the issue to have a drive up mailbox that could be helpful for the elderly or handicapped. “It’s a really good idea,” said Selectman Jerry V. Klima. All of the Selectmen agreed it was a good idea and wanted to talk to the postmaster to decide upon a place that would be most convienient for the mailbox to go. Donna Brazell, a retired law enforcment officer from Florida approached the Board to obtain a license for her company Triple Nickel so that it could sell tactical supplies to law enforcement in Salisbury. Brazell told the Board of Selectmen that the store would be acessable to civilians but that they would not be able to buy certain items such as pepper balls and tazers. She told the Board that the store is mainly geared toward selling to law enforcement and special tactical teams. “Do you have access to a list of terrorists and do you check backrounds?” asked Carroll, wanting to make sure that certain items did not get into the wrong hands. “No,” answered Brazell “I do not have access. We do not have anything that you can not buy walking into Walmart.” She listed items such as special clothing, knives, and flashlights that would be sold out of the store. When asked if there would be someone present at the store at all times of operation and if there was security on the building Brazell answered assuringly. The Board voted in favor of issuing the license.

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Children’s Librarian Joan Cox, who took that position in October, said 60 to 70 kids have signed up, and that sign-ups are ongoing. She said there is something for everyone. “The younger kids like the stories. The older kids may like to do some of the other things,” she said. The Rocky Shore Outreach event has been especially popular in the past. The story teller and puppeteer are new this year. An adult must accompany children, and a sign-up may be required for some events. People can pick up a schedule at the library, or call Joan Cox at 978-465-5071. Library hours are Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday 12 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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By Tracy Maravalli RN, BSN Every summer we hear of the tragic deaths of children left in a car on a hot day. Most often we hear the excuse that the caregiver left the child in the car for "just for a minute" while they ran a quick errand, or that they "forgot " the child was in the car. Many people are unaware that it only takes minutes for heatstroke and death to occur in these situations. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, being left in a closed car, particularly on a very hot day, is especially dangerous for children because they cannot regulate their body temperatures as efficiently as adults. In a hot environment, a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. Add to this that the temperature inside a car is actually much higher than the outside temperature (when the outside temperature is 93 degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside a car can reach 125 degrees in just 20 minutes), and you have the makings of a potential tragedy. Heatstroke, can occur within minutes. Without emergency medical treatment, heatstroke can quickly lead to permanent disability or death. A child experiencing heatstroke cannot maintain a normal body temperature - which can actually reach 106 degrees within 15 minutes. Some signs of heatstroke include an extremely high body temperature, red, hot, dry skin with no visible sweating, a rapid pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and

unconsciousness. After a short time, the child will go into shock and vital organs will start to fail. To keep your child safe in the car this summer follow these basic guidelines: • Never leave your child in a parked car - even for a moment and even if you crack the windows. The weather may feel deceptively cool to you, but remember, the sun beating down on a car can cause the temperature inside to rise more quickly than you realize. • Teach your child never to play in and around parked cars. Children are curious and often want to play in the family car as it sits in the driveway - but once inside, they may not know how to get out. Play it safe by keeping the car doors locked and the keys out of reach. • Teach your child never to play in the trunk. Recently we heard the tragic news of three young New Jersey boys were suffocated to death from climbing into a trunk of a car. Be sure to keep rear fold-down seats up so kids can't get into the trunk from inside the car, and pay special attention as you're loading and

unloading the car. • Never let infants sleep unattended in the car. • Take a head count when you've reached your destination to make sure that all children on board have exited the car. • Make sure the surfaces of any restraining devices (seat belts, car seats) aren't too hot when you place your child in them. Use a windshield or window shade if you park your car in the sun. • Seek emergency medical attention if you know or think that your child has been exposed to high temperatures by having been left in or accidentally trapped in a car. It may be tempting to leave children in the car since getting them in and out of their car seats to include them on errands can be quite exhausting, as well as time consuming. However, if you're tempted to leave your child in the car for "just a minute" think again, it's just is not worth it. If you have a topic you would like to know more about, please contact Tracy Maravalli at tracy@thetowncommon.com

HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Run, Bike and Swim with the Ipswich Family YMCA’s Beach Race and Triathlon Fourth Annual Ipswich YMCA Triathlon - Are you ready to beat last year’s time or try a tri for the first time? The Ipswich YMCA Triathlon will be held on August 12 at Crane Beach. Participants will swim ½ mile, run two miles, and bike on 9 miles. Pre-enter by August 10! The race will only be opened to 200 participants for safety reasons. Individual entries are: $35 for Ipswich Residents, $40 for non-residents. Team entries are: $50 for Ipswich

Residents and $60 for nonresidents. For more information, please contact Lisa at (978) 3569622 ext. 110. Triathlon Training Individuals or groups who would like to participate in the Crane Beach Triathlon or any triathlon this summer are welcomed to join our Triathlon Training. Classes begin on July 5 and will run for 6 weeks. There will be 6 suggested trainings opportunities per week as well as individual coaching. Fees: Y-Members $144 for 6 weeks, non-members $180 for 6 weeks.

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PETS & ANIMALS PLUS DISINTEGRATING THE HEAT IS ON By Becky Randall We animal lovers are a funny lot. We buy holidays gifts for our pets. They spend more time at the “spa” getting groomed than we’d ever dream about for ourselves. We buy them their own fine china for dining, monogrammed beds and sometimes even purchase our vehicles with their riding comfort in mind. Our neighbors peer over the fence to see if they are missing great gossip, only to find out we are having an in-depth conversation, out loud, with our pets. Yes, we animal lovers are definitely a funny lot. We “love” our animals so much that some of us, in our desire to dote on them, take them with us to do errands around town, grab a “quick” bite to eat and exercise them can unknowingly put our beloved pets at risk. The Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals puts forth the following suggestions for keeping your pets safe in the warm months: • Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Even with the windows open, a parked car, truck or van can quickly become a furnace on a hot day--and overheating (heat prostration) can kill an animal. Parking in the shade offers little protection, as the sun shifts during the day. • Always carry a gallon of cold water for your pet. • Don't force your animal to exercise after a meal in hot, humid weather. Exercise her in the early morning or in the evening, and keep walks to a minimum. • Never leave your dog standing on hot asphalt. His body can heat up quickly and his sensitive paw pads can burn. • Do not take an animal to the beach unless you can provide a shaded spot and plenty of fresh water for him to drink. Rinse him off after he has been in salt water. • It's smart to provide plenty of shade and a wellconstructed doghouse for animals staying outside. Bring your dog inside during the hottest part of the day, and make sure she has plenty of cool water. Keep cats indoors. • Be extra sensitive to old

and overweight animals in hot weather. Brachycephalic or snubnosed dogs such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Lhasa Apsos and Shih Tzus, as well as those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible. • Avoid walking your dog in areas that you suspect have been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals. Be alert for coolant or other automotive fluid leaking from your vehicle. Animals are attracted to the sweet taste, and ingesting just a small amount can be fatal. Call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 4ANIHELP if you suspect that your animal has been poisoned. • Keep your animal well groomed to stave off summer skin problems. Shaving a heavycoated dog's hair to a one-inch length helps prevent overheating. Don't shave the hair down to the skin, though, or you will rob him of protection from the sun. Cats should be brushed often. • Bring your companion animal to the veterinarian for a spring or early summer check-up-including a test for heartworm, if your dog isn't on year-round preventive medication. Ask your doctor to recommend a safe pestcontrol program to combat fleas and ticks. • To prevent escape and/ or accidental falls, make sure all windows in your home are properly screened. Part of being a truly doting animal owner is doing what’s best for them winter, spring, summer and fall. Keeping them safe helps ensure that you will have many more years to enjoy your pet’s company. So, maybe Fido can’t be a part of the family trip to the beach for a cookout on a Saturday afternoon. While it might be hard for the humans in the family, just remember that keeping them safe helps ensure that you will have many more years (and summers) to enjoy your pet’s company. For more information and other helpful animal tips you can visits the ASPCA’s web site at http:// www.aspca.org

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good measure). Place bedding in a cool, shaded place for afternoon naps. Check on your pet regularly to make sure it’s not showing symptoms of heat injury. Dogs and cats pant rather than sweat to get rid of excess body heat, but if yours is panting more rapidly than usual, look at it closely. If it has a bright red tongue and thick, sticky saliva, seems lethargic, dizzy or weak, and/or vomits or has diarrhea, act quickly to lower your pet’s temperature. Run cool water from the garden hose over your big dog, or place small dogs or cats into a sink or tub filled with cold water. Then, move your pet to a cool area to rest, with a bowl of drinking water nearby, and call your veterinarian

Now that we’re well into the heat and humidity of summer, it’s important to make sure our pets are well taken care of and that the risk of heat injury is minimized. Just like their owners, pets can fall victim to heat exhaustion or heat stroke -- especially pets that are left in the car while their owners go shopping, and pets that live in homes without air conditioning. Dogs and cats also risk burning the bottoms of their paws on hot sidewalks. They are even more vulnerable because they can’t always tell us how they’re feeling. Have a dish of clean, cool water available at all times for pets (throw in a few ice cubes for

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By Alita Savory, Essex Aggie Correspondent Is your pet starting to develop cloudy eyes and you fear that his/her vision is failing? Does he/she tend to walk into things around the house, or when going on walks, keep his/her head low to the ground? Did you know that cataracts are capable of forming in the lenses of dogs, cats, and even horses? In canines cataracts occur most often in seniors (dogs over the age of eight) and is sometimes passed down through hereditary. Congenital cataracts are those the animal is born with, juvenile cataracts are those the young animal develops in his/her early years, and senile cataracts are those that occur in the senior animal. Cataracts may arise as a concomitant (lesser sideaffect, if you will) in an animal with diabetes mellitus or in orphan puppies that have been on an artificial milk diet. In horses, anyway, cataracts may develop because of injury or inflammation of the eye(s) in the past. The symptoms are mostly just varying degrees of blindness and the growing cataract over the animal’s lens. When the cataract becomes mature, the whole eye is cloudy and the lens becomes smaller; and this is the cause of your pet’s visual impairment. This problem may be confused with Nuclear Sclerosis, which is a normal hardening of the eyes (in dogs). This hardening of the eyes appears to cloud the lens, but to be sure it is not, a diagnostic test would be best. Cataracts are diagnosed with an ophthalmoscope by your vet. Dogs and cats are the easiest animals in which to detect cataracts. The primary treatment is surgery. During surgery, the entire lens is removed and replaced with an “intraocular lens”. Surgery may not improve your pet’s vision one hundred percent, but usually it can be improved some. After the lens is removed in pets, as in people, the up-close acute vision is lost.

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TECH, FINANCE, AND LAW NOTES

When you invest in the stock market for ever-increasing cash dividend income, verses trying to make a buck, your mind set will change. There will no longer be a fear of losing money in the stock market. The mind set that will emerge when you adopt a proven income producing plan will create an air of worry-free concern about the up and down turmoil of a volatile stock market. Whether your investment portfolio is rising or falling won’t make a difference. Your income producing investment plan will prove to continually increase your cash dividend income from your investments, on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis. The reason the investment strategy works is because the plan is based on two very simple and fundamental principals – investing in only those companies that have a historical record of raising their dividend every year, and having the dividends from those

of raising their dividend every year. 4.. After retirement, if your account is worth $250,000 one year, and drops to $200,000 the next year, then the net worth of the securities at $200,000 would still generate a higher cash dividend income. The net worth of your holdings means little, if the income produced from your holdings is increasing every year. That is the partial reasoning behind investing in only those companies that raise their dividend every year. Another reason is to eliminate risk. A company that has been raising their dividend every year MUST be doing something right or the money wouldn’t be there to pay their shareholders increased dividends. 5.. The lower the stock price, after your initial investment, the higher the dividend yield. This is extremely powerful and beneficial for you when you are still having the dividends reinvested. Reinvesting those dividends at a lower stock price accelerates your cash dividend income. And if you are in retirement and no longer investing, the cash dividend income will still increase every year due to the company’s program of raising their dividend. By using this type of investment plan/approach you will discover that by reinvesting those ever-increasing cash dividends, coupled with stock appreciation is a very powerful wealth creating formula!

TECHNICAL NEWS Reviewing the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router

By David Dion The Belkin wireless Pre-N router is an extended range wireless router for your home or office. Belkin claims it can increase coverage by 800% over traditional 802.11g technology, but does it really? We purchased a router and wireless adapter and put it through its paces. Out of the box, the Belkin router came with the traditional fare of the router, power supply, driver CD, a few cables, and an instruction manual. As usual, our testing strategy is to ignore the software, and manual, and plug them in to see how they perform without instruction, and Belkin didn’t let us down. Upon installation of the wireless card in our test laptop, the PCMCIA wireless

adapter setup with its supplied driver without incident. Once installed, we linked to the router and were connected to the Internet in about 30 seconds. Next, we tested the claim of ‘800% increased coverage.’ From our offices on Route 1 in Ipswich, we took our test laptop and carefully walked across Rt. 1; do not try this on a busy day. Our connection strength was still pegged at full signal and our Internet speed did not diminish at all. We continued to walk away from our offices and were delighted to find ourselves about 400 yards away. Very impressive. Most other routers drop out about 50 to 100 feet away. Our scenario for connection was pretty much a line of sight, and only transmitting through one wall. However, in the home, this device should allow you to roam your property easily connecting through many walls, floors, and decks. Belkin uses a new technology called MIMO technology, short for multiple input/multiple output. MIMO uses multiple transmission frequencies to

get the data through, unlike A, B, or G routers which use a single channel. To get the distance and throughput in your laptop or desktop, you will need to replace your wireless A, B, or G cards in those devices. The router is backward compatible with B and G standards so you still can use computers not needing extended range capability. The router lists for $149, a laptop card for $99, and a desktop card for $139. About the price G routers were last year. We give the Belkin Wireless Pre-N router and adapter five out of five mice for meeting their claim of increased distance and throughput. If you have questions or comments about this article, would like some in depth advice on this article, or would like to see a specific topic discussed, email me at techtalk@brickcomputers. com. David Dion owns and operates The Brick Computer Company of Ipswich, an independent computer reseller.

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returning to their birth families upon discharge as they have nowhere else to go. Typically, these are the same unsafe and unstable living arrangements from which the child was initially removed. Per the Dept. of Social Services, there were 624 aged out youth in 2004. As a care and protection attorney, I am too familiar with the plight of adolescent children who are in the state’s custody and nearing their 18th birthday. Many of these children, who have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and/or depression, appear to experience intensified symptoms with the increased pressures that come with the approaching transition to adulthood. Some youth are able to remain in DSS until age 22 if they are enrolled in an educational, vocational training, or certificate program and are in compliance with their service plan tasks. However, from experience, I have found that most of my youth clientele are so dissatisfied with their DSS experience, that they feel as though the last thing they want to do is voluntarily commit to extending their

time in the DSS system. Some people suggest that the law should change to provide that youth who are in state’s custody should remain and receive services until age 21 and longer if they are in the process of completing an educational/vocational or treatment program. It is unwise and unfair to expect that these high-risk adolescents, upon turning 18, will be capable of functioning independently, when national studies show that a disproportionate amount of the youth in state’s custody end up as homeless, incarcerated, victims of violent crime, experience mental illness, are unemployed and experience early parenthood. Attorney Kara McCormack is a general practitioner, and a court appointed attorney for parents and children in custody related matters. Attorney McCormack is also a court investigator with the Essex County Juvenile Court and serves as a guardian ad litem for children in many cases. She can be reached at (978) 948-2600, P.O. Box 374, Georgetown, MA 01833.

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By Lori Brasseur, Allied Member, A.S.I.D., I.R.I.S., O.D.D.A.A. CREATING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES Lots of you have asked me "How do I decorate my deck, patio, porch, or yard?" Well, that's easy; Just like you would inside your home. Same rules apply. Here are a few to get you started. The first thing you will need to do is to create a space, not by where it is, but by how you’re going to use it. For example: Is it going to be used as living room for sitting, entertaining, or listening to music? Or a dining room or kitchen for eating, drinking and barbecuing? Maybe you want a space

like a bedroom for lounging or taking naps, or all of the above? Well, once you decide how it will be used then you need to create separate areas for each one. To do this treat each space like a separate room in your home. Divide the outdoor area into smaller areas by using area rugs, fences, room dividers, plants, furniture, etc. Think of it like a great room that's open to a kitchen. You would treat this room by coordinating fabrics and colors, but you would define the spaces with your furniture arrangement and area rugs. Set up your outdoor furniture just like a room by keeping in mind your conversation areas. A dining area can be made with your patio set or picnic table, and a living room area with your chairs, lounges, ottoman and/or tables. Now you need to accessorize. There are plenty of outdoor fabrics available (try Joanne Fabrics). They have many colors and patterns to suit everyone's personal taste. Use them to recover chairs, to make window treatments, or table cloths. Home Depot has a great collection of outdoor carpets and area

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Fledglings Highlight Area Bird News By Steve Grinley A few tidbits for your holiday weekend: This is the time of year that baby birds are fledging and making their presence known in and around backyards. I received a call from a Hart Road, Newburyport resident who told me about a Baltimore oriole nest in his neighborhood and the three fledglings that appeared in his back yard one morning. Two of three seemed to have departed early with the adult birds, but one of the fledgling lingered. When his wife walked by the young oriole, wearing a yellow shirt. The bird must have thought her to be “mom” and flew at her, landing on her top! The bird clung and then hung around close-by. They fed the young oriole some grape jelly from a teaspoon and it became quite content and fell asleep for a while. The family went about its business in the meantime, but when they returned to view the young fledgling, it had departed, presumably to join its real parents. Speaking of young birds, young pied billed grebes have been spotted in the North Pool on Plum Island along with young moorhens. Hopefully it won’t be long before king rail chicks are found there again this year. Doug Chickering of Groveland tells of his discovering a king rail at the North Pool recently: “I set up my scope and started to carefully examine both sides of the pool. I was slowly picking my way along the dike side when suddenly a brown bird flew through my field of view giving me one of those quick little electrical thrills of semi recognition. It looked like a Rail; a large Rail, but I would never call a bird on such a quick and indistinct glimpse. Also it had landed behind a clump of cattails at the waters edge, I thought it had disappeared, but as I took a closer look I could see some splashing from behind the cattails, and realized that if I just moved back along the dike a few feet I could set up on that splashing. I moved, got the bird back into me field of view that there it was; King Rail dark cap, dark reddish-brown head and neck, long bill and all; splashing a bathing furiously. I managed to get Lois on it for about a half minute before the bird stopped splashing and stepped into the reeds out of sight. King Rail two years in a row in the

North Pool. Ain’t life grand?” And finally some more updates from Bob in West Newbury on the progress of those eaglets: “Observed only one eaglet on Tuesday and for most of day on Wednesday, 6/29. However, late yesterday afternoon, following hour long downpour, both eaglets were seen together for over an hour, sitting side by side in nest. Size differences are unnoticeable. The older eaglet appears to more completely feathered, but not by a lot. The major difference between the two at this point is the coloration of their beaks. The older eaglet’s beak has much more yellow in it. Eaglets were very active following the rain, as they could be seen shaking water from bodies and wings. Everything appears OK.” June 28: “Food continues to be brought to the nest on a regular basis. Fish & eels are brought in by adult male 2-3 times per day. Mid week last week, adult male brought in a large white bird. This was the first time I’ve seen a bird brought in for food. Adult male spends most of his time on the river, hunting for food. Yesterday, he brought in an eel at noon time. He stayed at the nest for about 45 minutes, and then was off again. Last night he spent the night in one of the front yard pine trees, something I have not seen since the banding. Adult female spends a good deal of time on the nest or roosting above the nest. The female does take daily “recreation flights” away from the nest. These flights can be short circling flights over the nest, or they can be longer flights toward the river, which keep her away from the nest for upwards of two hours. Last week, I saw the female soaring hundreds of feet above the nest, circling the area for about a half hour. The female will also roost in one of the front yard pine trees from time to time. Although I did see both eaglets in the nest yesterday A.M., it is obvious that the habits of the two eaglets are vastly different as to their positions in the nest. The older eaglet usually sits high in the nest or on the outer edges of the nest. She is very visible. She is also very active, with frequent wing spreads and occasional wing flapping.” ...At seven weeks of age, the eaglets have a couple more weeks until full growth is realized.”

rugs. They look just like Orientals but they can stay outside! Next would be plants and flowers. Lots of greenery will make your space welcoming and alive. Flowers can be used to compliment your chosen fabrics. Use plants and flower pots just like you would small accent tables. Place them next to furniture, in corners, or use tall trees to separate one space from another. Make sure you spread them out over the entire area not just in one spot because this will add needed splashes of color around the whole space. Finally add a pitcher of iced tea and your closest friends and you have your very own personalized outdoor oasis. Stay tuned for next weeks article on how to use art in your outdoor spaces. Lori Brasseur, owner of LB Designs is a one day decorator (as seen on HGTV), a professional organizer, and real estate stager. If you have questions or comments, or are looking for decorating help you can reach her at (978) 463-8835, email lori@lbdesigns.com or visit her website at http://www.lbdesigns.com

BIRDS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD By Sue McGrath

The following is a list of bird sightings by Newburyport Birders. Many birds have been spotted in our local neighborhoods past week! *Green Street, Newbury: White-breasted Nuthatch, House Wren, Orchard Oriole, Baltimore Oriole *Route One, Rowley: Willow Flycatcher, Baltimore Oriole, Eastern Kingbird, Brown Thrasher, Cooper's Hawk, Gray Catbird *Maple Terrace, Newbury: Grosbeak, Redbellied Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Baltimore Oriole, Ovenbird *Onboard Newburyport's Whale Watch, "Prince of Whales":Sooty Shearwater, Common Tern, Common Loon, Doublecrested Cormorant, Osprey, Greater Shearwater, Northern Gannet *The Upper Green, Newbury:Canada Goose with goslings, Baltimore Oriole *New Hampshire Seacoast, Rye to Seabrook: Black-crowned Night-Heron, White-winged Scoter, King Rail, Clapper Rail, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, Cliff Swallow, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher, Common Eider, Red-breasted Merganser, Common Loon, Northern Gannet, Wilson's Storm-Petrel, Horned Grebe *Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport: Willet, Marsh Wren, Osprey, Common Tern, Northern Flicker, Bald Eagle *Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport Least Bittern, Pied-billed Grebe with young, Common Moorhen with a downy chick, Black-headed Gull, Little Gull, Bonaparte's Gull, Clay-colored Sparrow, Red Knot, White-Rumped Sandpiper, King Rail, Common Nighthawk, Bonaparte's Gull, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Short-billed Dowitcher, Pectoral Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Surf Scoter, Glossy Ibis, Turkey Vulture, Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Willet, Wilson's Phalarope, Roseate Tern, Common Tern, Least Tern, Black-billed Cuckoo, Whip-poor-will, American Woodcock, Glossy Ibis, Semipalmated Plover, House Wren, Eastern Meadowlark, Clapper Rail, Tricolor Heron, Snowy Egret, Mallard with young, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Northern Harrier, Black-bellied Plover, Spotted Sandpiper, Dunlin, Ring-billed Gull, Forster's Tern This column is compiled by Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders, a group that offers birding educational opportunities. Its motto is "Observe, appreciate and identify". Report you sightings to nbptbirds@newburyport.net or call 978-462-4785

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

CHERRIES TASTE AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK Produce managers have a hard time keeping sneaky customers’ fingers out of the cherry display. But who cam blame these looters? Northwest cherries are so lusciouslooking and tempting. And they taste as good as they look -crunchy, sweet and full of vibrant flavor. Cherries are also a healthful treat, being a source of vitamin C, calcium, potassium and fiber. They are low in calories too, 5 ounces (about 21 cherries) having only 90. The most well-known and popular of cherries is the Bing with its dark red skin and flesh. Before they disappear from the market, get your fill of these beauties. A quick rinse, and they’re ready to pop into your waiting mouth. Or make the delicious pie with an unusual crust, pictured here. Following the pie is a recipe for a cream torte that’s easily put together with a packaged cake mix. There will be more batter than needed for this torte, but the excess may be made into cupcakes or a layer to be used for another dessert. COCONUT CRUST SWEET CHERRY PIE 5 cups pitted Northwest fresh cherries 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/8 teaspoon salt Coconut Crust* Milk or cream 1 teaspoon sugar, optional 1. Combine cherries, cornstarch, almond extract and salt; set aside. Meanwhile prepare coconut crust: Make a standard pastry for a 2-crust

9-inch pie, BUT, before adding water, stir 1/2 cup flaked coconut and 2 tablespoons sugar into flour mixture. Add water a little at a time until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half; roll each half out on lightly floured board. 2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with one crust. Spoon in reserved cherry mixture. Adjust top crust; seal and flute edges. Cut several vents in top crust; brush top with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in preheated 425 F oven about 35 minutes or until crust is golden. CHERRY CREAM TORTE 2 cups Northwest fresh cherries, pitted and quartered 1/3 cup sugar 6 tablespoons water, divided 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 package yellow cake mix 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons milk 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups prepared whipped topping 1. Combine cherries, sugar, 1/4 cup water and corn syrup in large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Blend cornstarch with remaining 2 tablespoons water and add to cherry mixture. Microwave on High 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Stir; microwave on High 1 minute longer. Stir in lemon juice. Microwave on High 1 minute, set aside. Makes 2 cups. 2. Prepare packaged yellow cake mix as directed. Pour into greased 9-inch cake pan. (Use remaining batter for cupcakes or a cake layer for use another time.) Combine softened cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Cut cake into two layers; spread bottom layer with cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining layer. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with reserved Cherry Sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings. (c) 2005 King Features Syndicate

Party Supplies & Scrapbooking SUMMER SALADS The days are hot, and the nights are long. The last thing on your mind is turning on the stove. Well, never fear; if you have some frozen rotini pasta in the freezer, then you’ll have it made in the shade come supper time! ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast 1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 2 cups cooked rotini pasta, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Each serving equals: 191 calories, 3 g fat, 18 g protein, 23 g carb., 471 mg sodium, 2 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable. Visit JoAnna’s Web site at www. healthyexchanges.com or call tollfree at 1-800-766-8961 for more information about her “common folk” healthy recipes. (c) 2005 King Features Synd., Inc.

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TRITON TROUNCES NEWBURYPORT Sr. Babe Ruth Baseball By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter Triton trounced Newburyport II, as Jared Wells mowed down 13 strikeout victims, and allowed three clipper runs on two hits. Wells’ precision on the mound was obvious; as he did not allow a single walk in the six innings he pitched. Wells unfathomable control gave him a no hitter going into the sixth inning where Newburyport finally clawed and scratched a run across the plate. Trailing 7-1 in the seventh inning the Vike’s ended the Clipper attack as Ryan Howe who allowed one run on one hit came in to seal the deal for the Vike’s 7-4 trouncing over the clippers. Catalysts Harrison Booth and Ben Ferrara whom each tallied two hits in the win led the Vikings. Fred Katin blasted in a two run double, while Pitcher Jared Wells contributed to the Vikings offensive prowess by adding a huge RBI triple in their win. Newburyport II is currently at the bottom of the barrel with a record of 0-7, while Triton sits pretty with Amesbury with a record of 4-3 in the Sr. Babe Ruth League.

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SPORTS ASTROS EDGE ORIOLES IN GAME 2 Minor League Playoffs By Tim Randall, Sports Reporter In the Minor League Playoffs at the Pearson’s Field in Byfield, the Newbury-Byfield Astros took on the Rowley Orioles in this season’s final series. With the Rowley Orioles up one game to nothing in the series, they opened up on the NewburyByfield Astros, pushing three runs across the plate in the top of the first inning. Although heads were hanging, coach Don Hardy gave his Astros some sound advice as well as words of encouragement. “We can’t hang our heads guys, there is still tons of

game left” Hardy Said, “We must keep plugging away”. The boys listened to their coach and put a run across the plate in the bottom of the first to make it a 3-1 game going into the second inning. The game remained the same until the fourth inning when Rowley Pitcher Kyle Jenkins hurt his wrist on a great effort to catch the ball near home plate. And, although he remained in the game, ball control was a little suspect after the injury. In the Fourth inning the Astros tied the game at three a piece

due to three extra base hits in the inning. The Astros also displayed great defense, especially in the catchers position as he ended the inning with a huge double play at home plate. His tag beat the Rowley supposed go ahead run at the plate. With the score still 3 to 3 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Rowley ran out of room for error. The Astros knowing they need this game to have a third had a gut check, and came out flying, scoring four runs in the inning making game three a certainty.

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In the Minor League Playoffs at the Haley’s Field in Rowley, the Newbury-Byfield Astros were defeated by the Rowley Orioles in this season’s grand finale. With the two teams tied for the series, The Rowley Orioles moved ahead in the first inning by scoring their first run of the evening. By the third inning the Orioles sent two additional runs across the plate to move ahead 3-0 in a game they were determined to win. The Newbury-Byfield Astros continued their efforts to send a runner home but were held back by strong pitching and defense on behalf of the Orioles. The Orioles continued to hold the lead when another run advanced the score to 4-0 in the final game of the series.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SPONSORED BY: The Town Common To place an organization’s event in the Community Calendar contact Tracy at 978-948-8696 or events@thetowncommon.com Wednesday, July 6 SUMMER IN THE COURTS OF DELIGHT Music at Eden’s Edge (MEE), the North Shore’s own resident chamber music ensemble, announces this year, for the first time, MEE will perform at the world-famous Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. This special performance, entitled “Summer in the Courts of Delight,” takes place on Wednesday, July 6 at 8pm and features a scintillating collection of 17th and 18th Century works performed on Baroque instruments. Tickets: $22, discounted rate of $16 for members of the Trustees of Reservations and for music students For tickets and information please call (978) 356-7774

THINGS THAT GO BLINK IN THE NIGHT What makes fireflies glow? Why do they blink? When do you see them? Did you know fireflies are actually beetles? Join us for an evening of fun activities as we look for and learn about fireflies. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Please bring a flashlight. Wednesday, July 6, 8–9:30 pm. For families with children ages 5–9. $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264.

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2005 Wednesday, July 6th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, July 10th from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM At the Firehouse Theater for the arts, Market Square, Newburyport MA Festival Dates: Sept. 15th - 25th Thursdays – Sundays Please bring along two (2) one minute monologues of contrasting themes. You do not need to memorize them. You will perform your monologue in front of a panel of directors.Male and Female roles range from 20’s to early 80’s – Adults.Most of the plays in the Festival will be billed as staged readings. During the Festival there will be 5 full length plays presented and two evenings of shorts. Each piece will only be performed once during the run. This is not a large commitment, although it is most important that you are available for rehearsals and tech time. Your director will give you all the information once you are selected www.firehouse.org

HOOT NIGHT Downstairs At The Grog presents Hoot Night: our “Open Mic” with host Julie Dougherty. Wednesday, July 6th at 7pm. No cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008. www.thegrog.com

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New England Light Opera presents Broadway Showstoppers on Wednesday, July 6th at 7:30 p.m. $8 for adults, $5 kids, $25 max per family available at the door. The Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 E Common St. Topsfield (978) 887-2045

257TH ARMY BAND “THE BAND OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL” Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see The United States Nation’s Capital Band the 257th Army Band July 6th. Followed by Fireworks! Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7pm and 8pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

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

Thursday, July 7 PICNIC CONCERT AT CASTLE HILL Picnic Concert Series, 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 Planet Groove, a Hot-Hot-Hot Latin band! $15 per car. Nonmembers: $20 per car. Crane Estate, Ipswich. 978-356-4351. www.craneestate.org

SUMMER CONCERT AT MOSELEY WOODS The Moseley Commission will be hosting 90 minute long, family friendly concert at Moseley Woods in Newburyport. Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. On July 7th enjoy a rock-a-billy groove with Hot Day at the Zoo performing a rocking musical extravaganza for all ages. 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.

BLACK BIRD Downstairs At The Grog presents Blackbird, an Acoustic Celtic/Folk band on Thursday July 7th at 8pm. No cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008. www.thegrog.com

DOCTOR DOLITTLE A one-hour non-musical version of the classic children’s story presented by Neverland Theatre. July: Thursday, 7 at 7pm, Friday, 8 at 5pm,

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Sunday, 10 at 2pm and 5pm and Monday, 11 at 7pm at the Temple B’nai Abraham Theater 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly, MA Tickets $10. For tickets please visit www. neverlandtheatre.com or call 978 948-7925. Tickets are also available at the door 20 minutes prior to show time. Wheelchair Accessible.

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

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Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see Angela West and Showdown and listen to some country music on July 7th. 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

Welcome calves! Meet heifers and cows in their pastures. Where does our milk come from? Visit the dairy barn during the milking process. Directions sent to registrants. Space is limited.. Recommended for families. Friday, July 8, 34:30 pm at Appleton Farms, Ipswich/Hamilton, Ma. Members: free. Nonmembers: adult $5, family $10 - 978/356-5728. Pre-registration required.

UFO & MOUNTAIN UFO & Mountain with special guest Rick Derringer at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday July 7th. Mountain, which has been celebrating their 35th Anniversary, are getting exciting presents as Active Rock and Rock radio is making the Ozzy Osbourne cover of their 1970 hit “Mississippi Queen” the number one most added track. UFO: Last years show at the Casino Ballroom was sold out and everyone was blown away by UFO’s ability to play their classic hits like ‘Doctor Doctor’, ‘Shoot, Shoot’, or ‘Rock Bottom’ are better than ever before. Tickets $20 to $33. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH (603) 929-4100, www.casinoballroom.com

Friday, July 8 BREAST CANCER 3-DAY On July 8-10, 2005, thousands of women and men will unite in Nashua, NH and walk 60 miles through scenic New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It’s a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, promote breast cancer research, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. Net proceeds from the Breast Cancer 3Days benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs, as well as the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, to provide an endowment for breast cancer initiatives. Register on line www.the3day. org or call (800) 996-3DAY.

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. For families with children ages 4–6 Fridays, July 8, 22, 9-10:30 am. July 8—Life in a Log; July 22—Jeweled Dragonflies. 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.

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

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Hospital, the corporate sponsor for the Family Fun Run/Walk, which kicks off the evening’s festivities at 5:45pm. This warm-up event includes a loop around the Bartlett Mall and is designed to promote family fitness and a lifelong commitment to exercise. All Family Fun Run/Walk children will receive a t-shirt and a Gold Coin worth $2 toward any purchase at The Dragon’s Nest. The 5K, beginning at 6:30pm, and the 5M race, beginning at 6:45pm, have been enhanced by course improvements and the addition of a “team” race category. Trophies will be given to the 1st place finishers in the Men’s, Women’s, Mixed and School teams entered. Official race timing is once again provided by a partnership with Winner’s Circle Running Club. All races begin in the vicinity of the YWCA, 13 Market Street, Newburyport. Specific course and race information including route maps and a registration form can be found by logging onto www.ywcanewburport.org. The first 500 registrants will receive a free race tank shirt. All registrants will receive a goody bag filled with promotional items and information.

28TH ANNUAL PAT POLLETTA ROADRACE BIGGER, BETTER THAN EVER! The YWCA Greater Newburyport presents the 28th annual Pat Polletta Road Race on Friday, July 8, 2005 with race course and event enhancements that offer competition and good times for running enthusiasts of all levels.. All proceeds from the race will benefit the many programs of the YWCA Greater Newburyport. The Race Committee is excited to announce a first-ever partnership with Anna Jaques

same beehive as Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Erykah Badu. Behind the piano, she performs a melodious blend of funk, jazz, and soul that is a remedy for the ear – and the sweet tooth, too” ---Boston Weekly Dig www.sarahbrindell.com Breakwater Grille, 620 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH (603) 474-2355

SUMMER IN THE COURTS OF DELIGHT Music at Eden’s Edge (MEE), the North Shore’s own resident chamber music ensemble, will perform at the Hammond Castle in Gloucester. This special performance, entitled “Summer in the Courts of Delight,” takes place on Friday, July 8th at 8:15 PM, Hammond Castle, 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA (The Norbert and Francesca Benotti Memorial Concert). Tickets: $20.00 and $15.00 for music students. For tickets and information please call: (978) 283-7673

Saturday, July 9 FARMERS MARKET Farmers Market, Sponsored by the Essex Agricultural Society, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A, 7am-12noon. For more information please call 978-887-5000.

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

BIRDING GEORGE BURROWS BROOKSIDE SANCTUARY

Free Concerts are held each Friday night at Waterfront Park, behind the Firehouse Center, Newburyport, MA. from 6 - 7:30pm. This week’s band is Down Dog, pervasive fiddling influence by Celtic and Appalachian traditions, bluesyretro guitar and driving rhythms. Presented by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Waterfront Trust

Newburyport Birders is coordinating a natural history program at George Burrows Brookside Sanctuary. Join this duo, the ideal leaders on this exploration: Eric Masterson of NH Audubon’s Development Division and Jim Berry, author of “Birding the Brookside Wildlife Sanctuary in South Hampton, NH” an article that appeared in New Hampshire Birds! This habitat is suitable for Cooper’s, Broad-winged and Redshouldered Hawks. There are numerous snags for cavity nesters. Great-crested Flycatchers, Wood Ducks, Eastern Bluebirds and Pileated Woodpeckers have had breeding success in these cavities. We’ll have excellent views of a Great Blue Heron rookery. Saturday, July 9, 710am. Fee: $15. Meeting Location: Parking area on Woodman Road, South Hampton, NH. 50% the program fee will be donated to the Audubon Society of New Hampshire to help maintain this vibrant sanctuary. Dress for the weather; sturdy footwear, hat, long pants, long-sleeve shirt and insect repellent are suggested. Limited enrollment - so register today! Contact: Sue McGrath at nbptbirds@newburyport.net or 978-462-4785

BRITISH YANKEES

THE BIOLOGY OF DRAGONFLIES

DOCTOR DOLITTLE A one-hour non-musical version of the classic children’s story presented by Neverland Theatre. July: Thursday, 7 at 7pm, Friday, 8 at 5pm, Sunday, 10 at 2pm and 5pm and Monday, 11 at 7pm at the Temple B’nai Abraham Theater 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly, MA Tickets $10. For tickets please visit www. neverlandtheatre.com or call 978 948-7925. Tickets are also available at the door 20 minutes prior to show time. Wheelchair Accessible.

DOWN DOG IN WATERFRONT PARK

Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the British Yankees and listen to some British rock on July 8th. 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

THE KEN CLARK ORGAN TRIO Downstairs At The Grog presents The Ken Clark Organ Trio, A Blues/R&B Band on Friday, July 8th at 9pm. $5 cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008. www.thegrog.com

REMEMBERING MILES DAVIS The Firehouse is pleased to present an evening with Composer Arthur Goodridge and Moving Together Productions on Friday, July 8th. This two-hour performance will feature the remarkable music by Arthur Goodridge, featuring internationally renowned trumpet player, Tiger Okoshi, with his salute to Miles Davis. Then, join Cellist Peter Zay and Anne Chamberlain on piano as they play four sonatas for cello and piano with a sixteen-piece accompaniment. Tickets are available by calling the Firehouse Box Office at 978/462-7336, visit online at www. firehouse.org or in person at our Box Office in the historical Firehouse Building at Market Square in Newburyport.

SARAH BRINDELL “Have you ever wondered what honey sounds like? Brindell is a soulful, sexy siren from the

Spend a day in the fields and wetlands of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary with master naturalist Bob Speare, learning about the natural history and identification of local dragonflies. Learn techniques that will help you with identification. Bring binoculars, a hat, and a lunch. Saturday, July 9, 10am–2:30pm. FEE: $24 (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264

PADDLE TO THACHER ISLAND Join Sanctuary naturalists and kayaking guides from Essex River Basin Adventures for a kayaking adventure to explore the coastal and ocean ecology off Rockport’s coast. We will paddle from Rockport to the twin lighthouses of Thacher Island, where we will explore its cultural and natural history on foot. Double kayaks are available for those with limited kayaking experience. Meets in Essex. Directions will be sent. Equipment and transportation from Essex to the put-in site will be provided Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.–3 pm. FEE: $85 (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary at 978-887-9264.

K CLUB COMEDY SHOW Come see the Headliner Comedy Show upstairs at the K Club on Saturday, July 9th for one night only. Comedian PJ Walsh joins Emmy nominated writer and nationally touring comedian Courtney Cronin, for one show only!

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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 Tickets $10 at the door. For reservations email chutney310@aol.com. Upstairs at the K Club, * Peatfield St, Ipswich.

NEWBURYPORT RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL FREE waterfront concert sponsored in part by the Newburyport Chamber and WXRV 92.5 The River. This year’s performers are Low Millions, De Sol, Young Dubliners and Stephanie Schneiderman. Concert is 4-8 on Saturday, the 9th.The show starts at 4pm on Saturday at Waterfront Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy great music on in scenic Waterfront Park overlooking the Merrimac River.

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER CONCERT 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. Many Saturday night concertgoers enjoy decorating tables with unique finery from checkered tablecloths to fine linen and candlesticks. Come enjoy Donna Byrne as she sings with the old fashioned virtues of warmth, subtlety, charm and impeccable taste. Saturday, July 9th at 7 pm. Patio Seating $20, Lawn Seating $16, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or call to reserve at (978) 499-0050. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to www.calmvalley.org to find more info on the Maudslay including directions.

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 Thursday, July 7th

MARBLEHEAD JAZZ FEST - REBECCA PARIS Jazz Fest welcomes Jazz vocalist Rebecca Paris Tickets are $24 in advance, $26 at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Held at the Unitarian Church, 28 Mugford St. Marblehead. 781-631-6366. www.marbleheadjazz.org

THE CHRIS FITZ BAND Downstairs At The Grog presents The Chris Fitz Band, A Rockin’ Blues Band on Saturday, July 9th at 9pm. $7 cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008. www.thegrog.com

HELP Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the band Help, and listen to a Beatle’s tribute on July 9th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

THE AMORPHOUS TRIO “The Amorphous Band is a steamroller of funk, jazz and jam, reaching out to grab a hand pull you onto the dance floor.” ---Showcase Magazine www.amorphousmusic.com Breakwater Grille, 620 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH (603) 474-2355

Sunday, July 10 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

BUTTERFLIES & GRASSLAND BIRDS Look and listen for rare bobolinks and Eastern meadowlarks nesting in New England’s largest grassland pasture and search for a variety of butterflies. Meet at Highland Street parking area. Sunday, July 10, 8-11 am Appleton Farms, Ipswich/Hamilton, MA 978/356-5728, Pre-registration required. Members: free. Nonmembers: $5

FIELD SKETCHING WITH WATERCOLORS Explore the use of color mediums in the field with artist, teacher, and natural history

illustrator, Sandy McDermott. Learn some basic principles for using watercolor to interpret natural surroundings. Observation skills and watercolor techniques will both be stressed. A list of equipment to bring will be sent. Limited to 15. Sunday, July 10, 9am -12noon. FEE: $30 (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary at 978-887-9264.

THE KISSERS The concerts are held at the Kiwanis Ice House Performing Art Pavilion located at American Legion Park in Georgetown (in the event of rain, concerts will be moved to the Penn Brook School auditorium). Check this site for the latest scheduling information. July 1Oth: The kissers are an energetic Celtic rock band playing a mix of original tunes, Irish pub favorites, and cover songs from musicians like Johnny Cash. The concerts will be from 5 to 7 pm. As always, they are family friendly. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket or buy snacks from local community organizations, such as the Georgetown Kiwanis, Erie 4, Friends of Camp Denison, Georgetown Historical Society, and the Georgetown Cultural Council. The program is sponsored by Georgetown Savings Bank. For more information on the 2005 Summer Concert Series you can visit either www.georgetownsb. com or www.georgetownconcerts.com.

MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER CONCERT Tom Eaton’s Pick Three (Folk), An outstanding acoustic group renders fresh interpretations of Bluegrass, Celtic, Western Swing, Country, Blues and originals with genuine warmth, enthusiasm and sensitivity. Sunday July 10 at 2pm General admission $9, children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, or call to reserve at (978) 499-0050. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to www.calmvalley.org to find more information.

DOCTOR DOLITTLE A one hour non-musical version of the classic children’s story presented by Neverland Theatre. July: Thursday, 7 at 7pm, Friday, 8 at 5pm, Sunday, 10 at 2pm and 5pm and Monday, 11 at 7pm at the Temple B’nai Abraham Theater 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly, MA Tickets $10. For tickets please visit www. neverlandtheatre.com or call 978 948-7925. Tickets are also available at the door 20 minutes prior to show time. Wheelchair Accessible.

THE BLUES PARTY WITH PARKER WITH PARKER WHEELER Downstairs At The Grog presents The Blues Party with Parker Wheeler with Special Guests: Harper & Chris Fitz on Sunday, July 10th at 7pm. $7 cover charge. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008. www.thegrog.com

THE HERB POMEROY BAND The Herb Pomeroy Band will perform on July 1oth at the Stage Fort Park in Gloucester at 7pm featuring vocalist Donna Byrne. The 2005 Summer Concert Series presented by the City of Gloucester All programs subject to change. For

information, call David Benjamin at 978-2810543.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED EVENT

DOUBLE VISION Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the band Double Vision, and listen to a Boston Show Band, July 10th. 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

Monday, July 11 CUTTYHUNK AND ELIZABETH ISLANDS BOAT TRIPS Join Mass Audubon naturalists for a daylong excursion to Cuttyhunk Island, off the southern coast of Massachusetts. A 1-1/2 hour boat trip out to the island cruises along both sides of the Elizabeth Islands, with commentary focusing on landmarks, geology, wildlife, lighthouses, and history of the islands. Participants can choose from several guided tours on the island and have time to take a swim, explore the beach, or visit a gift shop before heading back. Sundays, July 10 & 31, August 21 & 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Meets in Woods Hole. Directions will be sent. FEE PER TRIP: $50/adults, $45/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information and to register, call 978-887-9264.

ALL TOGETHER NOW Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the band All Together Now, and listen to Sounds of the Beatles on July 11th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

Tuesday, July 12 FARMSTEAD TOUR Witness the rhythms and relics of New England’s oldest working farm. Walk along bucolic meadows and pastures of grazing cattle then visit historic buildings and the dairy ordinarily closed to the public. Meet at Waldingfield Road parking area. Sunday, July 10 3-5pm. Members: free. Nonmembers: adults $5 Appleton Farms, Ipswich/Hamilton, MA 978/356-5728, Please pre-register

CINDERELLA ‘Cinderella’ premieres at North Shore Music Theatre. Nothing is impossible at the award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT), where the stage will come alive with the magic, charm and enchantment of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Running from July 12-31 North shore Music Theatre, www.nsmt.org

B STREET BOMBERS Free concert at the Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach. Come see the B Street Bombers and listen to a variety of music on July 12th. Part of the 2005 Summer Concert Series, with 2 shows every evening at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm For More information please visit www.hamptonbeach.org

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

HOOT NIGHT

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PAT POLLETA ROAD RACE The YWCA Greater Newburyport presents the 28th annual Pat Polletta Road Race on Friday, July 8. This year’s race is designed for runners of every age and ability, including those wanting to introduce exercise into their personal or family routine. All proceeds from the race will benefit the many programs of the YWCA Greater Newburyport. See full listing under July 8th door. The Congregational Church of Topsfield, 9 E Common St. Topsfield. (978)887-2045. Handicapped accesible.

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

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

JONNY LANG Jonny Lang With special guest Charlie Farren. Modern blues in the ‘90s had a weird phenomenon of teenage blues guitarists rocketing to popularity with their first album. The entire trend culminated with Jonny Lang, a guitarist from Fargo, North Dakota, who released his solo debut album Lie to Me when he was 15. Tickets $ 25-$38. Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 8pm. Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH (603) 929-4100 www.casinoballroom.com

Dougherty Come on down and enjoy the smell of the woods, the views of the river and some great music from these fantastic performers. Bring blankets, chairs, bug spray and the whole family to one or all of these concerts. Each show is sure to be a great time. All concerts are FREE Please feel free to call Mark W. Emmith, Commission Chairman, at 978.499.0090 with any questions or comments.

KATE REDGATE Downstairs At The Grog presents Kate Redgate, Acoustic Folk music on Thursday, July 14th at 8pm. No Cover. The Grog Restaurant, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. 978 465-8008 www.thegrog.com

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

THE FANTASTICKS

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

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

FERAL WORKSHOP

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN

Thursday, July 14 CREATURE FEATURES—BUILD YOUR OWN INSECT

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

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

NEW ENGLAND LIGHT OPERA’S 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

SUMMER CONCERT AT MOSELEY WOODS

KAREN MORGAN

Professional singers from greater Boston perform different programs of Broadway, opera, and Gilbert and Sullivan each week. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. July 6th-August 3rd. $8 for adults, $5 kids, $25 max per family available at the

The Moseley Commission will be hosting 90 minute long, family friendly concert at Moseley Woods in Newburyport. Concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. On July 14th enjoy folk music with Julie

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

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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 10:45 a.m.; child care provided.

Sunday school for both children and adults, 9:30 a.m.; Youth Group, 4:30 p.m.; Monday: 7 p.m., Adult volleyball; Tuesday: 7:30 p.m., Adult choir rehearsal; 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.

The Congregational Church of Topsfield, MA.

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

Marriage Encounter An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem & enriching the values of marriage & family & faith. Program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality & more spirituality in their marriage. (Weekends) July 22nd—August 27th For further information call: 1-800367-0343, 1-508-653-8864 or 1-866367-6193 First Congregational Church of Rowley Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, July 10, 2005 for worship at the First Congregational Church of Rowley, United Church of Christ, at 175 Main Street, Rowley. While Rev. Bob Hagopian is on vacation worship will be lead by the Diaconate. Karen Harding will the message, “When the Spirit moves me” and Dorothy Spurling will be the soloist. We meet at 9:25 a.m. for announcements and worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is held during worship and Child care is also provided. Vacation Bible School Community United Methodist Church will be offering Vaction Bible School from August 15 – Friday, August 19, 9AM – 12PM. For Preschool (age 3) through grade 6, the theme will be Serengeti Trek: Kids Are Wild About God. Anyone interested in helping with organizing and participating in working with the program planning sessions, please contact the church office. Community United Methodist Church, 6 Central Street in Byfield..978/465-5946. Pennies for the Missions During the month of July, positioned at Our Lady of Hope Parish entrances, you will find posters & a water jug for collecting pennies. Do you remember the saying: “One persons’ junk is another person’s treasure?” An individual’s pennies may not be valuable, but a collective effort to donate pennies, will be a treasure beyond measure. In the past, collected pennies have been the means of providing many necessities for the poor in mission countries. We remember very specially Sister Dorothy Stang, S.N.D., who was shot to death in Brazil this past year, because she was trying to help the poor peasants whose land had been taken away from them in the Rain Forrest section of the Amazon. She gave her one & only life for the poor! Our Lady of Hope Parish, Ipswich 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2005 Father John Kiley; One Pineswamp Road, Ipswich; (978) 3563944

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