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SALISBURY – Ed Monette was the Man three decades ago when he was the voice for the popular Himalaya ride at Salisbury Beach.

Monette took the microphone again last week and re-played the DJ for the ride as Jim Shalkoski lit his latest gingerbread house masterpiece in the lobby of the new Pavilion Building outside the Seaglass Restaurant here.

Th is year's gingerbread house, New England's largest, includes more than 1,000 pounds of confectionary sugar and 256 square feet of gingerbread. It recreates many of the famous Salisbury Beach landmarks, including the massive Victorian-style Ocean Echo building, the home of the Frolics nightclub from the 1940s through the 1970s. Continued on page 3

Th e structure, supported by a wooden frame, also features the Chinese Snack Bar, Bob's Roast Beef, the old Coast Guard Watch Tower and the Ghost Trail Stage Coach Train.

Th e Himalaya ride, complete with people made of white chocolate, spins just as it did for decades at the Beach as the feature ride in Roger Shaheen's FUNORAMA Park.

“Th e Himalaya was an icon,” said Monette, who worked on the ride for six summers starting in 1980 when he was 19. “People would come (to Salisbury beach) on the weekends just to ride the Himalaya. Th e lines were out the front of the park.”

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AMESBURY – Sometimes being a grandparent is not all fun and games. Th ere are times when grandparents are called upon to fi ll in for the absent parents, providing discipline, structure and stability for children.

And that can create stress for grandparents and grandchildren.

Th at is where Holly Shay comes in. A licensed, independent clinical social worker, Shay was drafted by Annmary Connor, the executive director of the Amesbury Council on Aging, to facilitate a new support group for grandparents and their grandchildren.

“Just when you are ready to simplify your life and do the fun things with grandchildren, imagine having to do all the discipline. Th at

rewarding.” Grandchildren benefi t from their perspective and the stability they provide.

Th e next meeting of the support group for grandparents raising grandchildren will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Amesbury Senior Center. Th e program lasts an hour, and there are volunteers to care for the grandchildren. Th e sessions will continue monthly for at least a year and may be renewed for another year.

Across the U.S., more than 2.5 million children are being raised by grandparents, according to Census data. In Massachusetts, 76,441 children live in a household owned by the grandparents. Th at is more than 5 percent of all the children

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Holly Shay will facilitate the support group. Photo by Stewart Lytle

Jessica Bosse (left) and her four-year-old daughter, Sophia Hanig, look at the Himalaya.

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John A. EndicottJohn A. Endicott of Harwich went to be with

the Lord the morning of Sunday, November 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at home. He courageously battled cancer for a year and a half. He was born in Beverly, MA, on January 4, 1945, and graduated from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. He earned an Associate Degree from Northeastern University.

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a daughter Rev. Jennifer Endicott of Danvers, MA. He also leaves four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin, Jayme and Joseph and a sister Carol Roberts of Glen, NH, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William J. Endicott, Rebecca (Caldwell) Endicott and a brother, William P. Endicott.

He recently attended Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church in Brewster, MA, and was a former member of Dennis Church of the Nazarene in Dennis, MA, and Victory Baptist Church in Vergennes, VT. John served the Lord faithfully and enjoyed active church life. His love for the Lord was contagious and aff ected many.

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Himalaya was more than just a summer job. “You were the Man,” he said.

He and the other young men who worked on the ride impressed patrons by jumping on and off the carts when the ride was a full speed. And they printed up business cards that rated the attractiveness of the girl riders. “Th at's how we got dates,” he said.

Monette was one of dozens of people on hand to watch the lighting of the new gingerbread house. Among those watching the annual event was 91-year-old Millie Greaney, the town's fi rst kindergarten teacher.

Th e seniors from the Hilton Senior Center played a big role in the inspiration for Shalkoski's design this year. Th e Seaglass bartender, part-time actor and baker interviewed 15 long-time Salisbury residents at the senior center, asking them what they remembered and what they loved most about Salisbury beach in its heyday.

Th eir recollections, along with photographs of Salisbury Beach going back to the early 1900s, were incorporated into this year's design. “Mostly they remembered the people,” he said.

Fifty-four seniors came to

the gingerbread house lighting ceremony at the new Pavilion building last Th ursday. Th ey were joined by about a dozen children from the Lower Merrimack Valley Boys and Girls Club.

“It is very exciting,” said Liz Pettis, the executive director of the Salisbury Council on Aging. “It all came together perfectly.”

Building the gingerbread house again this year “was an artist's dream,” Shalkoski said. “Kathy (Aiello, the executive director of the Salisbury Beach Partnership,) gave me carte blanc this year. She said 'Don't worry about the cost.'”

Shalkoski said he has not yet added up the cost of this year's gingerbread house. But he guessed it would be at least $2,000 in materials alone.

Th e house, which is eight feet tall and eight feet wide, weighs more than 300 pounds. It includes more than 60 pounds of fl our, 40

pounds of brown sugar, 30 dozen eggs, 11 pounds of isomalt sugar to create the windows and the Himalaya ride, 10 pounds of white chocolate to sculpt the tiny fi gures, eight pounds of graham crackers,

six gallons of molasses and one gallon of corn syrup.

Th e intricate gingerbread house also has 1,000 minature LED lights. And to make the Himalaya ride turn, Shalkoski used a motorized Christmas tree base to spin the chocolate people around on the Himalaya ride. An iPod plays the original music from the ride.

Responding to questions from several of the children from the Boys and Girls

Club, Shalkoski said it took about two and a half weeks to build the gingerbread house.

Monette, who was accompanied by Jilda Patten, Shaheen's daughter, said there is nothing in the area today like the Himalaya. Th e park and the ride came to Salisbury in the 1950s. It did not survive Shaheen's death and the slow demise of the beach traffi c in the 1980s.

He said he believes the Himalaya ride still exists, “somewhere in Mexico.”

Th e gingerbread house will be on display daily through mid January from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends.

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“For these grandparents, raising another family wasn't part of the plan,” says the AARP web site. “But they step up to the plate when their loved ones need them. Most of these grandparents and other relative caregivers will tell you they gain great joy from their role. But they also face fi nancial, health, housing,

education and work challenges that often foil their retirement plans.”

Th e reasons for parents being absent from the home vary widely. Some absences are caused by illness or death. Some parents are in jail or suff er from substance abuse. Others have neglected or abused their children, forcing the grandparents or social services to step in. Th e growing number of teenage pregnancies also creates more need for grandparents to raise their grandchildren.

In many cases, the alternative is for the children to enter the foster care system, Shay said.

“Th ere is a lot of grief, anger and loss,” she said.

Th ese grandparents and the children they are raising are often isolated. Th ey lack information about the range of support services, resources, programs, benefi ts, laws and policies available to help them.

Th us the need for a special support group. Th e group was

formed thanks to a grant from the Main Street Congregational Church and the Amesbury Rotary Club.

Th e grandchildren will play games with other grandchildren in a nearby room, where they will not feel any separation anxiety, Shay said. Th e children will also have an opportunity to get to know one another and help them realize they are not alone in being raised by a grandparent, she said.

Shay, who has extensive experience facilitating groups, said the ideal number of participants would be about a dozen. “Th at allows everyone to express themselves,” she said.

Shay hopes that the support group will help build friendships that will extend beyond the sessions.

If you are interested in joining the group, please make your reservation by Dec. 10 by calling the Amesbury Council on Aging at 978-388-8138.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Kids Night Out (KNO) is Back at the YWCA Greater Newburyport. Parents, relax and enjoy a well deserved night out (or in), while our highly qualified YWCA staff watch over your little munchkins (children in grades 1-3). Their evening at the YWCA Greater Newburyport starts with pizza, music and activities. Then it is on to the pool for an open swim and the evening ends with a short video. All children should bring a bathing suit and towel. If you want your kids to come home ready for bed, send pj’s for them to change into after swimming KNO is scheduled for the 3rd Friday of the month from 6-8:30 pm. (except for Dec and April, KNO will be held Dec 14 and April 12 due to vacation weeks) Pre-registration is required and can be made at the YWCA’s Membership Desk at 13 Market Street. This program is open to Members and Non-members. For more information, contact Janelle Young, KNO Program Coordinator [email protected] or 978-225-6210 x 22.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - We all know how easy it can be to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. There are gifts to buy, gifts to wrap, parties to give, parties to attend. Why not take a break from your holiday shopping on Saturday, December 15 at 11AM and come over to the Firehouse Center for the Arts at Market Square in Newburyport for a little old-fashioned Holiday Sing-Along and spend a little quality time with your family. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased through the Box Office at 978/462-7336.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Open registration for the Winter Session Swim Lessons at the YWCA Greater Newburyport begins on December 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM. Participants can miss only one class prior to their registration date. Classes run from 1/2/13 until 2/16/13. Swim lessons for all levels, beginning at 6 months of age, are offered Monday – Saturday with morning and afternoon options. Where applicable, children must be the specified age at the start of the program in order to register Adult Group Swim Lessons are also offered: Beginners on Tuesday at 5:30 PM or Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Intermediate classes are held on Monday at 6:00 PM or Thursday at 5:30 PM. Class registrations are made in person at the YWCA membership desk at 13 Market Street on a first come, first served basis. Both members and non-members can register for session-basedclasses. For more information and registration forms, visit our website at www.ywcanewburyport.org or call 978-465-9922.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) Aid Association announces its second annual Holiday Happenings Crafts Fair, on Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Higgins Conference Room. Twelve crafters, all AJH employees or volunteers, will be selling their fine arts and crafts, including jewelry, knitted items, handmade table runners and place mats, tole paintings, as well as numerous other items, some seasonal. Each artisan will also be donating an item for the raffle table, to be set up outside the room. In addition, the AJH Aid Association Cookbook will be for sale, and the famed AJH Gift Shop will be extending special offers for craft fair attendees. The Cupcake Challenge, which was so popular last year, will again be taking place in the Atrium. Bakers are asked to create eight cupcakes with a holiday theme, to plate up and festively package six of these for sale. Of the two remaining cupcakes, one will be displayed, and the other will be sampled by the contest judges. Winners will be chosen in the categories of taste and creativity, and they will be awarded “Baskets of Christmas Plenty.”

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th

CATMOBILETh e Catmobile will be parked in

Salisbury at Tom’s Discount Store for 2 dates only in the month of December. WHEN: December 5th and 19th WHERE: Tom’s Discount Store, 175 Elm St. Route 110, Salisbury. Th e Catmobile is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) and is staff ed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. Th e Catmobile off ers low cost spay neuter for cats only. Th e package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for fl eas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. Th e package is available to anyone and there is no qualifi cation process; however reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling

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A controlled public deer hunt has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island near Newburyport, Massachusetts. Hunters were selected by lottery last month at Refuge Headquarters with 35 applicants and 15 alternates drawn. Only those hunters that were selected by this lottery are permitted to deer hunt on the refuge. To help ensure public safety, the island portion of the refuge will be closed to all other entry for the day of the hunt. W For further information concerning the hunt, contact Refuge Headquarters at 978-465-5753, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

ARTHUR MEETINGTh e Georgetown Historical Society is

pleased to announce that William Hallett, author of the book “Newburyport and the Civil War”, will be the special guest speaker at its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Georgetown Peabody Library Meeting Room. Following a brief business meeting, Mr. Hallett will talk about the lives and deeds of those from the Clipper City who served both Union and Confederate causes. From the abolitionist preaching of William Lloyd Garrison to the heroism of Albert W. Bartlett, Newburyport left its mark on the Civil War. Mr. Hallett and his wife Elizabeth also host “Footsteps of Heroes: Civil War Walking Tours of Newburyport” and are actively involved in the Civil War Roundtable. Th e public is welcome to attend this event. Light refreshments will be served. Items from the Historical Society Gift Shop, along with Mr. Hallett’s book, will be available for sale. For more information, please contact [email protected].

TRIVIA NIGHTKeon's Trivia Nights on Wednesday

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JAZZ VESPERSTh e Jazz Vespers Service celebrates the

inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music. Wednesday December 5 will feature special guest Danny Harrington on saxophone. Danny will play "Christmas Time is Here" along with other seasonal selections at 8 pm in the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Joining Danny will be the house band of Lark Madden, Tomas Havrda, Susan Creamer and Andy Brewster. Th e service will also feature the reading "Christmas 1938 at a Childrens' Home in Alaska", by Cyd Raschke. Free and open to the public.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th

LIFE AND TIMES OF NORMAN ROCKWELL

Th ursday, December 6th at 1PM please

join us for home made pastries with coff ee or tea at the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center while enjoying a presentation of the life and times of Norman Rockwell by local historian Gus Reusch. Gus will be bringing approximately 90 prints of Norman Rockwell’s. Please call to pre-register at 978-462-2412, the cost is $3

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING FOR TEENS

Teens and Tweens: Join us at the library to build, decorate and eat your own gingerbread house at the Newburyport Public Library December 6 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm! Th is event is free, but space is limited so registration is required. Call the Information Desk (978.465.4428 ext. 246) or stop by to sign up.

AMESBURY INVITATION NIGHTTh ursday December 6th and 13th

5:00pm-7:00pm – Amesbury Invitation Nights – come join the businesses of Amesbury as they stay open to introduce themselves and all the holiday shopping Amesbury has to off er!

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGESTh e Hamilton-Wenham Village

Merchants would like to invite all to join them at the 3rd Annual “Christmas In Th e Villages” Th ursday December 6, 2012 from 5 PM – 9PM for an evening of “Good Tidings, Comfort & Cheer”. Merchants from 300 @ Main, Bay Road, Railroad Ave and Hamilton Crossing will be off ering food, drink, caroling, discounts, free gifts, raffl es and so much more! Come & visit as many businesses as possible for a chance to win one of the many gift baskets stuff ed with gifts & certifi cates from village merchants. Santa and his elves will be in the downtown handing out treats to visitors. Musicians will be performing throughout the downtown. For further information please contact Don Robinson at 978-468-1100 or at www.villagemerchants.com.

RESTAURANT AND SHOP SHOWCASE!

Wednesday, December 5th – 5:30pm-8:00pm – Restaurant and Shop Showcase! General admission $10; Senior Admission $5 New Location – Bartley Machine and Manufacturing 35 Water Street Amesbury, MA 01913 Second Floor above Coastal Connections Introducing more restaurants and now shopping as well! Admission includes 1 raffl e ticket, more available for purchase for 3 amazing raffl es! Cash bar

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Sponsored by Marcorelle’s Fine Wine and Liquors on Th ursday, December 6, 2012 at Th e Mansion on Turner Hill, Ipswich, MA from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Music by Britannica, an acoustic duo. Proceeds benefi t the Ipswich Family YMCA 2012 “Y for All” campaign. Admission $55 per person/$100 per couple or $65 per person/$120 per couple (at the door) Tickets available at Marcorelle’s, Ipswich Y, Institution for Savings - Call the Y at 978-356-9622 for

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RUTHIE FOSTERBelleville Roots Music presents blues

and soul singer, Ruthie Foster, in concert at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport on Thursday, December 6th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 day of event/$10 children 12 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.bellevillechurch.org/roots.php.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th

HOLLY CRAFT FAIRThe Holly Craft Fair comes to the

Byfield Community Arts Center on December 8. From 8am-3pm crafters will be displaying their wares for you to find just that perfect holiday gift. And in case you are wondering where Byfield is, there are "Where's Byfield" t-shirts available in a variety of colors and sizes. The Byfield Community Arts Center is located at 7 Central Street, Byfield with plenty of free parking.

MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSEMeet and discuss the advantages

of Montessori schooling presented by Margaret, owner of North Shore Montessori School. Take a tour, ask questions, hear about success stories, and weigh the benefits. Feel free to bring along your child or children, grandparents, or other family members or friends. Open house is drop-in style and all are welcome anytime Saturday, Dec 8th from 9am - 1pm. Coffee, tea, and finger food available. (978) 948-2237 - 121 Wethersfield St. Rowley.

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Around Town on Saturday, December 8th. All Day. Get reacquainted with all

the great shops around town. and discover the fun new ones! (Why hassle with the malls?)

FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE

Three local craftswomen and one guest from the south (Brockton!) will be showing their wares at the Fourth Annual Holiday Show at the Clubhouse at Longview at Georgetown on December 8th and 9th. The address there is 9 Patriot Lane, Georgetown and balloons will show you to the door! The comments heard at most of these shows is "How different", 'These are very unusual" and "I've never seen anything like this before." Pretty amazing comments considering the items are very well priced and all hand-made by these artisans. On Saturday, Dec. 8th, from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday, Dec. 9th, from 12 noon to 4 pm, a collection of jewelry (starting at $3. for earrings), scarves, knitted items, cards and small gift items will be on show. We hope you'll come and say hello and have some punch and cookies.

WINTER ICE SKATING FESTIVALCape Ann Skating Club will be hosting

their "Winter Festival" on December 8 from 11am-2pm at the Talbot Rink, Cherry Street, Gloucester. Used skate sale, arts & crafts, skate with Santa, holiday exhibition at 11am, Family skate $5 per family following exhibition. For more information call 978-546-2290 or see our website at www.cafsc.org.

MEET SANTA!It's true! Santa is visiting Dunn's

Farm in Groveland! This is the year's most exciting holiday event!....a chance to meet Santa at an old fashioned farm stand run by a local family with plenty of cheer (who secured a visit from Santa!) Enjoy FREE popcorn, hot chocolate, and 1/2 price ice cream cones while you and your family are here! Dunn's Farm Stand

is a One Stop Decoration Shop with dozens of exciting gift items, home made decorations, homemade pies, and more...Dunn's Farm Stand even smells like the holidays in December! Santa needs to be back with his elves so he will only be at Dunn's Farm Stand from 12pm to 4pm - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH - 918 Salem St (Rt. 97), Groveland (978) 372-5558

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Next Meeting: Saturday, December 8th, at 1:30 pm - A new nature and wildlife photography club has formed at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The next meeting will take place on Saturday, December 8th at 1:30 pm at the refuge visitor center in Newburyport. This new club is intended for anyone – from beginners to professionals – who have an interest in nature and photography. The club meets once each month, generally on the second Saturday, in the afternoon. Club activities include slide shows (of members’ work), intra-club mentoring and training, photo shoots, on-line photo sharing, and involvement in the refuge’s photography-related programming and outreach work. Pre-registration is NOT required to attend this program. Please call 978-465-5753 ext. 210 for more information about the Photographic Society.

MATT TAVARESRowley Public Library to host author

illustrator Matt Tavares, award-winning author and illustrator of such children’s book favorites as Zachary’s ball and Henry Aaron’s dream will visit the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., on Saturday December 8 from 12 – 2 pm. Matt will read some of his holiday themed works, demonstrate how he creates his

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WHITTIER HOME MUSEUM COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SET

Enjoy an afternoon of music and refreshments at the annual Whittier Home Community Open House on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. The gift shop will be open for purchases. Located at 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, the Whittier Home Museum has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and one of the “Amesbury Treasures.” Saturday tours officially ended for the season on Oct. 27, but special tours may be arranged by calling the home at 978-388-1337. Hundreds of visitors have been received this year, including 80 Timberlane High School students and visitors from all over the country, said Dawn Bennett, chair of Docents and Tours. Just this past weekend a Quaker family from Whittier, California, toured the museum. “Visitors are drawn to view hundreds of artifacts in the home where John Greenleaf Whittier lived with his sister Elizabeth, his mother Abigail, and his aunt Mercy, from 1836 until his death in 1892,” said Whittier Home Association President Cynthia Costello. “As a faithful Quaker, creative thinker, environmentalist and freedom lover, Whittier published inspired poetry most of his life, and is especially known for his poem ‘Snowbound’ and his anti-slavery activism.” Many visitors visit the museum’s gift shop to purchase special books and publications including "Barefoot Boy,” special editions of “Snowbound,” Roland Woodwell's biography of Whittier written over a period of 50 years, and publications of John Greenleaf Whittier’s works and his history. For over 100 years the WHA has been steward of this historic house museum, maintaining the property and collections, and striving to educate others about the life, legacy and works of J.G. Whittier. For further information, go to www.whittierhome.org

HOLIDAY FESTIVALOn Saturday December 8, 2012 from

4:00 to 7:00 pm the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce will have it’s Annual Holiday Festival. The Festival is being held on Market Street, Central Street and South Main Streets. The festivities include: free hot chocolate, cider, popcorn and special treats. Events include music by DJ Jon Ross, Santa on Wheels, Carolers walking throughout town, and more. This is an exciting, free family event to celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors and local businesses!

79TH WINTER CONCERT Save the Date for Newburyport Choral

Society's 79th Winter Concert on Saturday December 8th and Sunday December 9th under the direction of Dr. Gerald Weale. The Winter Concert will feature Jonathan Willcocks’ Magnificat, works by Russian composers, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Pavel Tschesnokoff and traditional music of the season. Our Saturday concert is at 8:00PM and on Sunday afternoon at 2:30PM. Belleville Church is located at 300 High Street in Newburyport. More information is available and tickets may be purchased on our website at www.newburyportchoralsociety.org and at the following retail locations. In Newburyport: Jabberwocky Book Store, PakMail, The Book Rack and the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce; In Amesbury: Starbird Jewelers; In Ipswich: Flowers by Petros.

CAT IN THE CRADLE COFFEEHOUSE

Liz Frame and the Kickers return to the Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse on December 8. This dynamic group is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and a whole lot of foot-stomping, heart-racing music. Liz Frame will warm your soul on a cold night with her powerful, distinctive vocals and the Kickers will bring you off your seat and onto the dance floor. Former Boston Globe music critic Steve Morse says "count yourself lucky if you get to hear this group." Opening the show is Laughing Boy, aka David Keevil. David's musical background begins with choir boy and works its way through blues, folk, and 60's pop. The

Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse is hosted by the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfield, MA. Doors open at 7:30, beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks are available in the Cat Cafe. Admission at the door is $5.00.The BCAC is handicap accessible and has plenty of free parking. This series is sponsored in part by the Newburyport Bank.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th

SANTA VISITSanta will visit the Children’s Room of

the Ipswich Public Library on Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children may stop in to consult with him personally or just watch from across the room. (Santa can hear a Christmas wish from some distance away.) Bring a camera. There will be refreshments and a craft to prepare in the Collins Room in the Collins Room throughout the morning.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th

GARDEN CLUBSea Spray Garden Club will be

meeting Monday Dec 10th at 7 p.m. At the United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury. Due to popular demand from last year, Doug Morris will be creating holiday centerpieces using recycled materials. All creations to be raffled off with proceeds to local charities. New members always welcome! Please

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On December 10, the Newburyport Public Library will host the Merrimack Valley Townsmen as they perform holiday songs at 7:00 pm in the Program Room. Their annual performance showcases barbershop versions of popular classics and sing-alongs, so stop by to enjoy a few of your favorite seasonal songs. All are welcome and no registration is required. For more information, please visit or call the Reference Desk at (978)465-4428 ext. 246.

"GETTING CLEAR ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS" WORKSHOP

Our 'personal requirements' are that checklist of items that are the deal breakers in any situation. They are the 'must have' list that we check in with when we are in the process of making important decisions about everything from jobs to relationships to purchases to vacations (and much more!). The problem is, most of us don't know the extent of our personal requirements until they are not being met - and all too often we are in deep before we find that out! Monday, December 10, 7 pm at the Topsfield Library Meeting Room. Come to this workshop with professional intuitive Deb Silke and get familiar with that hidden list of your own personal requirements; never again ask yourself the questions "How did this happen?" or "Why didn't I see that coming?" For more information, visit

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HOLIDAY STORYTIMEJoin the Topsfield Library for a special

holiday storytime and craft! Tuesday, December 11. 10:30am: ages 1.5- 3 / 1:30pm: ages 3-5. Please sign-up for storytime beforehand. We will make a name tag for your child, and will need to gather enough craft supplies for everyone. To register, see us in the children's room, call us at 978-887-1528, or e-mail [email protected].

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AMESBURY - Lowell’s Boat Shop (LBS), in Amesbury, announces its seventh annual Holiday Open House—a two-day event (Dec. 8-9) that commences with an Art Show Preview Party (Dec. 7).

Located directly on the banks of the Merrimack River, LBS and its scenic environs have attracted countless artists and photographers over the years. Now many of those individuals will be displaying this work as part of “Wood and Water: a Mixed Media Exhibit,” off ering works from many members of the Newburyport Art Association (NAA) and other invited artists.

As with last year’s show, this year’s exhibit includes works by OpArt, a collaboration between Opportunity Works and NAA. OpArt is an art education outreach program that provides hands-on instruction to artists with special needs, using a full range of media, techniques and materials. NAA volunteers inaugurated the program in 2004 with the goal of developing and encouraging the creative abilities of all individuals. Quality pieces and acclaimed exhibitions have earned the program accolades on both the regional and statewide levels.

Th e Holiday Open House Art Show Preview Party is for LBS members, the exhibiting artists and their friends. Once more, renowned classical guitarist John Tavano, of Newburyport, will provide music. Th e Preview Party, which includes food and beverages, is on Friday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Th e LBS signature ale (“Doryman’s Brew”), created by Cody Brewing of Amesbury, will again be available at the event. New this year is a rum tasting, to be presented by Turkey

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runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is open to the general public. In addition to the art exhibit and sale, Lowell’s will be presenting unique gifts, mast hoop wreaths, handmade holiday wreaths,

fresh trees, LBS apparel, gourmet dog treats (“Whale Bites”), Boat Shop jams and jellies, a variety of raffl es and a silent auction. PJ’s Famous Fish Chowder, Alden Merrell desserts, and other victuals will also be served.

Live music will add to the festivities, with the Th omas Machine Works Band playing on Saturday and Morning Glories on Sunday. For the children, there will be special ornament-making sessions. Santa will make appearances from 12 to 2 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday, and parents will have the opportunity to take pictures of their children with Santa in his dory.

Window boxes, cheese boards, greenery, and additional LBS specialty items will also be for sale at the Boat Shop throughout December.

Last year’s Art Show Preview Party and Holiday Open House inspired many individuals to become members at Lowell’s, and new members are indeed always welcome. Among the

many benefi ts of membership at this historical gem are reduced rates in boat-building classes, use of skiff s and dories on Lowell’s waterfront, educational off erings, several social events, and discounts on shop-related merchandise.

LBS is dedicated to the art and preservation of wooden boat building. Founded by Simeon Lowell in 1793, Lowell’s is a National Landmark, a working museum, the oldest continuously operating wooden boat-building establishment in the United States, and the offi cial birthplace of the fi shing dory—the mainstay of New England’s legendary fi shing industry.

In 2009, the museum completed signifi cant restorations, made possible by a National Trust’s Partners in Preservation grant. Now the building boasts a barn-red exterior and a picturesque interior—with numerous antique tools, well-seasoned posts and beams, and traditional skiff s and dories.

Th e Holiday Open House is Lowell’s main fundraiser and helps support its youth outreach programs. Th is year LBS is engaged in a major Whaleboat Project, working toward the completion of a 28-foot replica whaleboat slated to complement the Charles W. Morgan, the last extant whaling ship, at Mystic Seaport, in Mystic, CT. Th rough apprenticeships at LBS, a number of area high school students are taking part in the construction of the whaling boat, while acquiring hands-on knowledge of America’s rich maritime history.

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NEWBURYPORT - When 14-year-old Madelyn Nelson took marker in hand, she embraced the idea that peace begins at home. Th e result is a peace button that is the winning entry in a “What Peace Means to Me” contest hosted by the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center. Her submission was chosen from among 75 entries after the public was invited to vote their favorite submission on Facebook and the artwork was then reproduced as a pin to promote awareness during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

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Artwork supports work of domestic violence organizationthe 14-year-old daughters of Jan and Bob Nelson, are 9th grade students at Pentucket High School and come from a family that believes strongly in the power of peace. Bob Nelson and both girls have run in the Dorothy’s Run 5K.

Madelyn’s button was distributed to walk participants for the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center Walk Against Domestic Violence on September 30. Th e artwork depicts a blue and green earth encircled by symbols of home, school and work with the words Be Peaceful. She is receiving a $25 gift certifi cate to the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce.

“’What Peace Means to Me’ is a community campaign aimed at young people that promotes the idea of peace and hope at an age they are most receptive. It is important that we reach out to them with a message of non-violence,” says Suzanne Dubus, CEO of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center.

For 30 years, the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center has been helping individuals and families at risk because of domestic violence. What began as the compassionate mission of several volunteer parishioners of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport in 1982 has grown into a nationally-recognized nonprofi t organization serving victims of domestic violence from Amesbury, Merrimac, Georgetown, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, West Newbury, and Groveland. Th e mission of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is to empower community members to live free from

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ROWLEY - Rowley Library to host poetry slam for teens. Teens age 16-21 are invited to perform their original poetry at a poetry slam at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., on Thursday December 13 at 6 pm. Poems should be 3 minutes or under in length, and each participant should be prepared to perform 2 poems. The public is invited to watch and judges will be needed as well. For more information call 978-948-2850.

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Christmas Trees pose many potential problems for our family pets. Securely anchor your tree to keep it from falling. Tinsel is commonly ingest-ed and may lead to severe digestive tract prob-lems, including obstruction. Electrical cords should be covered and protected from chewing. And please keep your pets from drinking the wa-ter from the tree stand as stagnant water, many times with fertilizers, can cause gastrointestinal (GI) problems including vomiting and diarrhea.

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Decorative plants, while beautiful can be high-ly toxic when ingested. Many, including Holly, Mistletoe, Lilies, and Poinsettias can all have harmful effects and should be kept out of reach.

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Johnson Pond, Groveland/Boxford: Mallard, Ring-neckd Duck, Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Blue Heron, American Coot, Scaup species, Red-tailed Hawk, Canada Goose

Eden Road, Rockport: Cave SwallowParker River National Wildlife

Refuge, Plum Island: Western Grebe, Thick-billed Murre, American Bittern, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Rough-legged Hawk, Barred Owl, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Gadwall, American Wigeon, American Black Duck, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Common

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Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport: Killdeer, American Golden-Plover

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Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury: Lapland Longspur, Horned Lark, Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Merlin, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Eastern Bluebird, American Robin, American Pipit, Northern Mockingbird, European Starling, American Tree Sparrow, Song Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, House Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal, House Finch, American Goldfinch

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