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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 34 By John Basilesco MethuenLife Writer When David Vose isn't teaching students at Berklee College of Music, the Methuen resident enjoys stepping back into history as a member and co-founder of the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo. The popular duo, which includes Susan Walko, another Methuen resident, on fife, is a regular at the Paul Revere House in Boston. They also perform for senior citizens and at festivals and other venues around New England, including the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, N.H., and the recent Christmas Prelude at Kennebunkport, Maine, which was promoted on Fox television and received an award. Vose, 63, a professional drummer and professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and Walko, 45, an experienced fifer, enjoy the historical aspects of their music. "We feel like we have taken a trip back in time,'' Vose said. Dressed in replica clothing from the country's Revolutionary period, Vose performs on a rope-tension snare drum and Walko plays a fife, an old-style flute. Members of their audiences often want to know about the history of the music they play, Vose said. Fife and drum groups sprouted up centuries ago. The combination of the steady drumming and fife 5 Wallace St., Methuen, MA 01844 • Hair Styling • Perms • Waxing • Full Head Color • Highlight • Wigs Walk-Ins Welcome Master Card Visa Discover We offer years of experience and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Hair Care for the Entire Family 978-682-7406 2013 New Year Resolutions 1. new hair -do! 2. call for my appointment 3. do not eat cookies 4. deep condition hair 5. exercise my right to be the best I can be! 6. buy extra Paul Mitchell products so I don’t run out! Happy Healthy New Year MethuenLife David Vose and Susan Walko perform Revolutionary-time military music as the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo. Courtesy photo January, 2013 Methuen musicians step back in time playing was used in the military, including the Revolutionary War, to let troops know it was time to perform camp duties or to prepare for battle. "We demonstrate the various signals used for the troops and the roles various songs had during the Revolutionary times," Vose said. "We enjoy talking about our replica instruments that we use." The steady, basic drumming style, known as Rudimental Drumming, is a key component of the fife and drum music. It is something that has always intrigued Vose, he said. "It started centuries ago and was used in the military to signal troops to do camp duties and to alert troops if an attack was imminent," Vose said. "Fife and drum (groups) also led soldiers as they marched." Vose started the Patriot Fife and Drum Duo nine years ago with Jim Snarski, a fife player from Manchester, N.H. Four years ago, Snarski left to participate in other musical activities, and Walko joined the duo. In 1999, Vose was inducted into the Massachusetts Drum Corps Hall of Fame. He is also a member of a rock band and a jazz band. Walko is an experienced fifer who grew up in Connecticut, which is considered the "hot bed area'' for fifes and drums, Vose said. She played in various fife and drum corps in Connecticut before moving to Massachusetts. In addition to her music, Walko is a part-time teacher at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, where she teaches a course on organizational skills to a wide range of students.
January, 2013 NEED A HOCKEY FIX? HEAD TO A HIGH SCHOOL GAME! As of MethuenLife press time, the National Hockey League lockout is still in full swing. But don’t despair! There’s plenty of great hockey to be had right here in the Merrimack Valley, with both Methuen High and Central Catholic suiting up boys and girls teams this season. Check out these home games and watch dedicated players who are hitting the ice simply for the love of the game! METHUEN HIGH VARSITY Boys Wednesday, Jan. 2, 5 pm vs. Wellesley at Methuen High Saturday, Jan. 5, noon vs. Boston Latin at Methuen High Monday, Jan. 14, 5 pm vs. Gloucester at Methuen High Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5 pm vs. Haverhill at Methuen High Monday, Jan. 21, noon vs. Danvers at Methuen High Saturday, Jan. 26, noon vs. North Andover at Methuen High Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5 pm vs. Dracut at Methuen High Saturday, Feb. 2, noon vs. Concord Carlisle at Methuen High Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5 pm vs. Lincoln Sudbury at Methuen High Girls Saturday, Jan. 12, noon vs. Chelmsford at Methuen High Saturday, Jan. 19, noon vs. Andover at Methuen High Saturday, Jan. 26, noon vs. Westford Academy at Methuen High Wednesday, Jan. 30, 5 pm vs. Billerica at Methuen High Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5 pm vs. Newton South at Methuen High Saturday, Feb. 9, noon vs. Concord Carlisle at Methuen High Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5 pm vs. Lincoln Sudbury at Methuen High Saturday, Feb. 16, noon vs. Waltham at Methuen High CENTRAL CATHOLIC VARSITY Boys Saturday, Jan. 12, 1 pm vs. Chelmsford at Valley Forum, Lawrence Saturday, Jan. 19, 1 pm vs. Andover High at Valley Forum, Lawrence Saturday, Jan. 26, 1 pm vs. Acton-Boxboro at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8:10 pm vs. Austin Prep at Valley Forum, Lawrence Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 pm vs. Billerica Memorial at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Feb. 13, 8:20 pm vs. Waltham at Valley Forum, Lawrence Girls Wednesday, Jan. 2, 8:20 pm vs. Billerica Memorial at the Valley Forum, Lawrence Thursday, Jan. 3, 7:10 pm vs. Waltham at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Jan. 9, 8:20 pm vs. Archbishop Williams at Valley Forum, Lawrence Saturday, Jan. 12, 3:20 pm vs. Lincoln Sudbury at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Jan. 16, 8:20 pm vs. Winchester at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Jan. 23, 8:20 pm vs. Chelmsford at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8:20 pm vs. Bishop Fenwick at Valley Forum, Lawrence Wednesday, Feb. 20, 12:10 pm vs. Billerica Memorial at Valley Forum, Lawrence FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR CLASSES 2013 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Classroom 1A Holy Family Hospital, 70 East Street, Methuen Saturday, February 16, 2013 • Saturday, April 20, 2013 Saturday, June 15, 2013 • Saturday, August 17, 2013 Saturday, October 19, 2013 • Saturday, December 21, 2013 $25.00 for one person • $20.00 for two or more people If you would like to register or for more information, call 978-687-0156, ext. 2272 MethuenLife Letters, continued from page 33 these cats will bring such love and joy to a very lucky family. We have so many wonderful cats and dogs here at SARL, each with their own unique story. Several are senior animals looking to relax and spend their golden years surrounded by love and kindness. Some came from loving homes, like Harley and Bentley; others have not been so fortunate and were either abandoned or neglected. These animals receive whatever medical treatment, which for some can be extensive, is needed to get them ready for adoption. Each of these animals are special and the goal is to find them the best home so that they can live out their lives as part of a loving home. SARL celebrated its 20th year of operation in 2012. So many changes have occurred throughout the years as we travelled the path to become who we are today. Many people in the local communities of southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts do not even know who we are. We are working very hard to rectify that. Many of our animals hail from Animal Control in local towns including Methuen and Lawrence. Historically over one-third of the animals that we take in as surrenders come from surrounding Massachusetts towns. Our adoption numbers to Massachusetts residents run around the same, but have even been higher. Because of this we consider ourselves part of the Massachusetts community and hope you do as well. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MethuenLife welcomes letters. Submit Letters to the Editor to Steve Whipple at Steve@MethuenLife.com or PO Box 485, Windham, NH 03087. Please include your name and phone number for verification. MethuenLife reserves the right to edit letters based on space, clarity, civility and accuracy. Visit www.MethuenLife.com Experience Counts Harley Bentley DiFruscia Law Offices 302 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 (978) 687-1777 • Fax (978) 687-6289 www.difruscialaw.com • Est. 1967 35 Come on in and visit us during our Adoption Hours of Thursdays from noon to 7 pm, and Friday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. Check out all our adoptable animals, upcoming events and holiday hours on our web site, www.sarl-nh.org. Patricia Mack Manager of Development & Media Relations Salem Animal Rescue League Black
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