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Page www.TheTownCommon.com June 22 - 28, 2016 How to Submit Letters to the Editor Marc Maravalli, B.S., R.Ph. Publisher/Editor, The Town Common Letters to the Editor provide a useful way of communicating concerns, issues, or suggestions to all members of the community. The Town Common encourages all citizens to submit letters concerning issues of interest and concern to the local community. Letters selected for publication may be edited for length and clarity. Some letters may serve as a catalyst for other articles or coverage, and community leaders and agencies will be offered an opportunity to respond to letters concerning their areas of responsibility. All letters must be signed and include a daytime telephone number. Letters may be submitted to: The Editor c/o The Town Common 77 Wethersfield St. Rowley, MA 01969 or preferably via e-mail to: editor@thetowncommon.com. The Town Common deadline is 5pm Wednesday (except when a federal holiday necessitates an earlier deadline). The Town Common serves the communities of the Upper North Shore of Mass. & Coastal New Hampshire and welcomes your participation. Send your Organization or Group Notices, Birth or Engagement Announcements, Photos, Articles and Letters to the Editor, by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail to: 77 Wethersfield St., Rowley, MA 01969 Phone: 978-948-8696 Fax: 978-948-2564 E-mail: news@thetowncommon.com The Town Common Marc Maravalli, Publisher / Editor editor@thetowncommon.com Graphic Design Services graphics@thetowncommon.com Advertising Opportunities advertise@thetowncommon.com Event and Announcement Submissions events@thetowncommon.com 77 Wethersfield Street Rowley, MA 01969-1713 Phone: (978) 948-8696 Fax: (978) 948-2564 www.thetowncommon.com The Town Common is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions, but reprint opportunities do exist for prompt notification of such errors. Advertisers should notify The Town Common of any errors in ads on the first day of issuance. No credits &/or refunds are offered or implied. All material and content cannot be duplicated without written consent of the publisher. The right is reserved to reject, omit, or edit any copy offered for publication. Copyright 2004-2016 The Town Common © - All Rights Reserved In loving memory of Liz Ichizawa, Reporter (1956 - 2005) Letters To The Editor False Advertising by the Rowley Veteran's Association Dear Editor, Community Announcements Community Connections It has been brought to my attention that an advertisement run in your June 8-14,2016 Business issue on page 5 contains Spotlight false advertising. The advertisement for the Rowley”V” indicates some connection between the Rowley “V” and the VFW. The VFW or Veterans of Foreign Real Estate • For Sale For Sale Wars is a highly respected national service organization, chartered by United States Government, whose membership is restricted to any active or honorably discharged officer or enlisted person who is a citizen of the United States and who has served in it’s military service Sports • Sports • Sports “in any foreign war, insurrection or expedition which service will be recognized by the issuance of a campaign medal” by the Military or Naval service. The basic aims of Pets, the Veterans Animals, of Foreign Wars are Plus to insure the national security through military strength, to speed the rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans, to assist veterans widows and orphans and the dependents of needy or disabled veterans and Health & Fitness to promote Americanism by means of education in patriotism and constructive service to the community. This is what the Rowley VFW Post 5707 aims were for seventy years until it was disbanded at the end of the year 2015. This is a far cry from the aims of a local entertainment club. Please see to it that this misinformation is corrected, Jack Grundstrom Past Commander of Rowley VFW Post 5707 Tel. 978-948-2508 To the Editor: Letter Carrier Food Drive a Big Success Our Neighbor’s Table, The Pettengill House Inc., Community Action Inc., Community Service of Newburyport, The Salvation Army of Newburyport, and the Merrimac Council on Aging would like to thank the entire community for it’s overwhelming generosity in support of the 2016 Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive held on Saturday, May 14th. This annual food drive, coordinated by the National Association of Letter Carriers, was once again a tremendous success, generating donations totaling many thousands of pounds of needed food for local food pantries. A big thank you to our local postmasters who coordinated the pick-up and distribution of donations and to all the dedicated letter carriers who worked long hours on Saturday, handling and transporting heavy bags filled to the brim with food donations. We know how much extra work this food drive entails, and we are so grateful for your efforts. Thank you to the many volunteers who gave up a beautiful Saturday afternoon to help with unloading, sorting, checking expiration dates and shelving all the food at local food pantries. Finally, our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who donated so generously. This food drive came at a time when local pantries need to replenish the shelves to meet the increased demand during the summer months. Please know that your donations truly make a difference to local families struggling to put food on the table. Your kindness, your generosity and your support are greatly appreciated. In the event anyone missed the recent Letter Carrier food drive, please feel free to contact each food pantry directly to make a donation. Thank you so much! Lori Townsend, Our Neighbor’s Table - Amesbury (978) 388-1907 Richard Henderson, The Pettengill House, Salisbury (978) 463-8801 Dianne Halloran, Community Action, - Amesbury (978) 388-2570 Martha Arias, Community Service of Newburyport, (978) 465-7562 Majors Todd and Rosemarie Hughes, The Salvation Army of Newburyport, (978) 465-0883 Laura Dillingham-Mailman, Candie Benjamin, Pantry Coordinator, Merrimac Council on Aging (978) 346-9549 Continued from page 1 and was felled in 2012. The elm tree had a long history in the town, estimated to be about 200 years old, and was referenced in the work of late author and Ipswich resident John Updike, and others. Now, Rossi has worked his magic again, using the remaining elm to create custom-designed display gondolas for the library’s main browsing room. This new bookstore-style layout encourages people to browse through new books and other materials. The new gondolas were funded using the State Aid to Public Libraries grant, awarded to towns annually by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Friends Book Shop The Friends of the Library have been hard at work setting up their new book shop -- right here in the library -- which is now open all the time during regular library hours, and continuously restocked by Friends LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given by Big Jim’s Towing, Inc. 13 Creek Street, Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after June 23, 2016 beginning at 10:100 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Big Jim’s Towing, Inc. 1. 2. 3. 2007 Ford Five Hundred VIN# 1FAFP24107G117248 2006 Chevrolet Equinox VIN# 2CNDL23F666177216 2005 Chevrolet Silverado PU VIN# 1GCEC14X15Z281495 Signed, Thomas Zarella Owner 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given by Rigano’s Towing Service 1081 Fellsway, Malden, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass General Laws, Chapter 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after July 7, 2016 beginning at 10:00 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keepers lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Rigano’s Towing Service. 1. 2. Signed Basil Rigano Owner Ipswich Public Library Newly Resigned Spaces 1. 2004 Ford F-150 VIN# 1FTRX12WX4NC53278 2. 2004 Chevrolet Express Van VIN# 1GCGG25V041232012 6/22, 6/29, 7/6 volunteers with donated items from the public. All proceeds from the shop go directly toward funding library programs, furnishings, equipment, and services. Additional Workspaces In response to the increased demand for work spaces, the library has created an additional quiet study area in the rear of the library, which is separate and a bit quieter than other options. Also, a new layout in the Reference Room has created a space more conducive to individual work, and a place for a long-awaited Community Information Center. The Community Information Center offers resources about local events and organizations, social services, and municipal and consumer information. For more information visit the library’s website at www. ipswichlibrary.org, or contact the Library Director, Patty DiTullio, at pditullio@ipswichlibrary.org or 978-356-6649. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given by McGarvey Towing of 1481 Broadway Saugus, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following abandoned vehicles on or after June 30, 2016 beginning at 10:00 am by private or public sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at McGarvey Towing: 1. 2. 2008 Volvo XC90 VIN# YV4CZ982481441551 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage VIN# ML32A4HJ6FH014122 Signed Stephen McGarvey Owner, McGarvey Towing 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given by Amesbury Towing 100 Haverhill Road, Amesbury, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicle on or after July 7, 2016 beginning at 10:00 am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicle is being stored at Amesbury Towing. 1. Signed, Joe Pratt Owner 1. 2004 Nissan Maxima VIN# 1N4BA41E04C898634 6/22, 6/29, 7/6
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Film Festival and was 6 broadcast Smith on Lane D-NY, #5 has introduced legislation Massage Therapies “We have a rape culture on college CNN on November Seabrook, 22, 2015, is to correct NH some of these issues, • Full Activity Program campuses and in the military,” she a documentary about the number including taking the investigation said last week in an interview with of sexual assaults on college out of the hands of the immediate • and much more... The Town Common Newspaper. “We campuses and the failure of college chain of command. www.seaviewretreat.com are more interested in protecting the www.ckb-nh.com administrations to respond to the Dreyfous is also working on a new MANSION DRIVE • ROWLEY, MA • JUST OFF ROUTE 1A futures of men who sexually assault problem adequately. The film was film about sexual assault in high women than protecting the victims. written and directed by Kirby Dick, school and the impact social media We are not concerned enough and Lady Gaga recorded an original or cyberbullying is having on young about the impact rape has on young song, Til It Happens to You, for the female victims of rape. Coastal KitChens and Bath, llC women’s lives.” film. Rape is the only crime where the Dream ~ Design ~ Decorate She spent her early career at the Dreyfous said 174 universities victims are often not believed and . Cabinets . Countertops . Vanities . Hardware Philanthropic Initiative in Boston, are under investigation for failure interrogated as if they are lying, she . Cabinet Lighting . Installation . Renovation which guides wealthy families in to make their campuses safe. Their said. . strategic giving opportunities, and federal funding could be in jeopardy, “There is no evidence that women Free Design . 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These reports only Dreyfous, whose mother Maureen filmmakers so that they can create resulted in convictions against 244 White lives here, spoke at the library great films that entertain audiences, perpetrators. five years ago. She is excited to come enrich lives and ignite social change. The Invisible War features home as part of a trip to a family The fund has helped finance more interviews with veterans who reunion on July 4th in Maine. than 50 films. recount the events surrounding their Her appearance at the library will Dreyfous is pleased with the assaults. Their stories show common be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June response to the two films on rape, themes, such as the lack of recourse 28th. Continued from page 1 leftovers of other boats.” The game may also have been named after the Pritchard’s dog, Pickles, who would chase and run off with the ball. Kelly learned about pickleball from her mother in New Jersey, who had taken up the sport after knee surgery kept the avid tennis player from running as much as tennis requires. Pickleball, played on a court the size of a badminton court, does not require much running. It is fast paced and low impact. “I love playing pickleball with my mother,” she said. Last fall, even before the new center opened, Kelly proposed pickleball as a new program for the Council on Aging. Director Roseann Robillard told Kelly to put out a sign up sheet to test the interest. To everyone’s surprise, more than 100 players filled up four pages. That level of interest both excited and worried Kelly. She had no equipment, no court and she feared that with so many people wanting to play there would be long wait times between games. Pickleball Is Here The center, next to the Bresnahan School, proposed to the school that it be allowed to use the basketball court and possibly another sports court for pickleball. The answer was yes, but not while school was in session. It was impractical to do criminal background checks on everyone who wanted to play pickleball. So the new pickleball league will begin the first Wednesday in July (July 6) after school is out. The center has purchased two nets, several paddles and plastic balls that look a lot like wiffle balls. Kelly is studying the layout of the court, but she wished she had an experienced pickleball player she would rely on for answers to her questions. In answer to her prayers, Helen White emailed her out of the blue, offering to help. White, who lives in Northern Virginia, is pickleball’s Mid-Atlantic ambassador. “The exact person I needed just fell in my lap,” Kelly said. She invited White to the organizational meeting on Tuesday and expects to learn from her how to lay out a pickleball court. A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court and measures 20 by 44 feet for both singles and doubles play. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle, as compared to a tennis net that is 36 inches in the center. The court is striped similar to a tennis court with right and left service courts and a seven-foot novolley zone in front of the net that is called the “kitchen”. A pickleball paddle, which is smaller than a tennis racquet, but larger than a ping-pong paddle, are solid and made of lightweight composite materials, including aluminum and graphite. The ball has holes through it like a wiffleball and travels at a third of the speed of a tennis ball. There is a rule book that outlines how the game is played. Points are scored only by the serving team. Serves are underhanded. Games are normally played to 11 points, and a team must win by two points. For those interested in learning more about the game, visit www. usapa.org or just come to the center on Tuesday and sign up.
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