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2 IRA SUBARU OF DANVERS Mike Garabedian General Sales Manager Pre-Schoolers Love Arts Martial Fun, Games, Adventure and the first steps toward: CONFIDENCE SELF -ESTEEM AND DISCIPLINE FREE INTRODUCTORY COURSE FREE UNIFORM with enrollment BOSTON FENCE 110 Park Street, Beverly, MA FREE ESTIMATES 1-800-585-7753 All Types of Fencing • www.BostonFenceandVinyl.com Over 30,000 Satisfied Customers Duxbury Topper Baluster Gate Member BBB Lattice Transition Newport Topper CASH ‘N’ CARRY AVAILABLE AT OUR LOCATION 97A Andover Street Danvers, MA 01923 Sales: 888-601-9016 Direct: 508-901-0973 www.irasubaru.com WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 NOVEMBER 22, 2018 From Peabody to Hollywood to Oscar buzz OSCAR From page 1 portrayed by Viggo Mortensen. Given the turbulent racial times, the eight-week road trip concert tour of the Jim Crow south is filled with danger. The chance to co-write the story was an accident, Currie said. “One of the guys I met years ago when I worked in nightclubs was Nick Vallelonga, my buddy, a co-writer of the film and whose father this is about,” said Currie, a St. John’s Prep (Danvers) graduate. “Nick kept this story close to the vest because he wanted to make it himself. When he finally told me, I offered to write and produce it with him, and he agreed.” Currie pitched the idea to director Peter Farrelly, best known for “Dumb & Dumber” and “Something About Mary,” with brother, Bobby Farrelly. Peter Farrelly liked the idea and a film was born. Up to now, Currie has had a few small roles in movies, including “Armageddon” and “Con Air.” He was a screaming fan in “Fever Pitch,” the Farrelly brothers’ romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon filmed at Fenway Park. But it’s a new world now. So far, the film has captured more than a dozen film festival awards. The latest is the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. “It’s amazing how things can change,” he said. “All of a sudden agents are chasing me down. After a friend wrote “Con Air” and tasted success, he told me that if your apartment catches fire, make sure you get all your old scripts before they burn. ICE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREES “Simply the Best” Our 2018 Season opening day is Friday, Nov. 23 A great selection of trees, wreaths, kissing balls, and more. Daily 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Weather permitting Free hot chocolate and candy canes Located on the grounds of Essex County Co-op 146 South Main St. Topsfield 978-887-1011 We Specialize in AFTER SCHOOL MARTIAL ARTS WE TRANSPORT Suddenly, there’s a new interest.” While the story alone is compelling, Currie said the casting of Mortensen and Ali was brilliant and could have made all the difference. “Peter Farrelly came up with genius idea of Viggo Mortensen and Ali,” he said. “As a writer, when you have actors that can make it look that easy, it makes we, as writers, look smart.” The film title is taken from “The Negro Motorist Green- Book,” a travel guide published from 1936 to 1966 to advise black travelers on where to stay and what to avoid in the South. Amid the tension and hostility of the times, the film also offers glimpses of humor. There’s a scene where Tony teaches Don about fried chicken and can’t believe the African- American man never had it before. Mortensen, who gained 40 pounds for the film, and had standout performances in “Captain Fantastic” and “A History of Violence,” ate 13 chicken breasts in one scene, Currie said. There are laughs too when the musician helps his driver write letters to his wife, Dolores, played by Linda Cardellini. Currie said he doesn’t object to the comparison of “Green Book” to other road trip and buddy films. “’Driving Miss Daisy’ won an Academy Award and that doesn’t hurt, and the ‘Odd Couple’ is an all-time great,” he said. USA Today says Mortensen and Ali are spot-on with their character quirks, from Tony’s thick “Sopranos”- ready accent and street smarts to Doc’s upper-crust demeanor that belies his insecurities. They grow closer, the reviewer wrote, as Doc helps his driver write love letters, and Tony witnesses up close how southerners treat black men. Rolling Stone magazine loved it too. “In a time when our nation is more divided than ever, the movie offers the possibility of redemption,” the magazine reads. “Thanks to the dream team of Mortensen and Ali, audiences will be cheering. And they’ll be right.” INDEX Classifieds ....................... 13-16 Police Log ...............................4 Real Estate ...................... 14-16 BRUCE MCCORRY’S MARTIAL ARTS Est. 1978 Route 1 South, Newbury Street, Peabody, MA 01960 978-535-7878 Visit our website for more about us! www .brucemccorry.com Obituaries ................................7 Religious Notes .......................9 Seniors ....................................5
NOVEMBER 22, 2018 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 3 Crystal (clear) Lake By Thomas Grillo Despite freezing temperatures and the threat of snow, more than 200 residents huddled in winter coats, scarves, and gloves at the reopening of Crystal Lake last week. In the 1970s, a grass-roots effort to save the eight-acre lake from becoming a swamp was launched. With a $3.5 million investment of city, state, and grant funds, work was completed to make it a vibrant recreation area again. "This is a historic moment for the city," said Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. who spoke at the lake's edge without a coat. "It's a day you and I have looked forward to for many years. This is a proud day for all of us to see this project become a reality." When temperatures rise next spring, people from across the city can enjoy the park complete with paddle boats, picnic tables and benches, a new footpath on the lake's south side, and a fountain in the lake. "I'm so excited because all those memories that took place years ago on this spot will be recreated for a new generation," the mayor said. In 2016, the City Council approved a $2 million loan to help pay for the dredging. Earlier this year, the City Council approved $750,000 for the final phase of the Crystal Lake project. A portion of the money will be used for routine maintenance. Bettencourt said something of this magnitude can't be done alone. He said it was the result of many people working long hours, often for no pay, to make it happen. He singled out the city's State House delegation including former state Rep. Joyce Spiliotis to secure the initial $800,000 to jumpstart the project. "She went to bat for us along with state Rep. Ted Speliotis and Sen. Fred Berry to get us that seed money to get us going," he said. The mayor also praised the city's Parks Recreation & Forestry, Community Development, the City Council, the Peabody Municipal Light Plant, and the Department of Public Works, for lending a hand. He said state Rep. Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody) and state Senator Joan Lovely (D-Salem) also played major roles in lobbying for money to fund the improvements. Celebrating 40 Years of Business EXPERT JEWELRY REPAIRS ON THE PREMISE BY MASTER GOLDSMITH WITH 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE SAME DAY SERVICE (Mondays & Thursdays) Complimentary Hot/Cold Beverages while you wait! • Ring Sizing • Ring Head/Setting • Polishing/Cleaning • Prong Re-tipping/Replacement • Stone Replacement/Tightening • Rhodium Plating • Appraisals We Buy Old, Broken or Unwanted Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Silverware 20 % OFF ANY SINGLE ITEM ALL FIRST-TIME CUSTOMERS FREE Jewelry Cleaner or Polishing Cloth STAN PAUL JEWELRY MFG. CO. Peabody • Since 1978 • 978-531-7766 stanpaul@stanpauljewelry.com • www.stanpauljewelry.com PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK People check out the new spaces around Crystal Lake following its rehabilitation project. Before Get your car looking great this Fall! Don Winslow’s AUTO BODY Celebrating 46 Years After MON-FRI 8-5 • SAT. 9-12 166 Holten Street • Danvers (corner of Center & Collins) 978-762-6366 • 978-535-2474 www.DonWinslowAutoBody.com Former Ward 6 City Councilor Barry Sinowitz, who was involved in the early effort to save the lake, said the opening day turnout was like a reunion. "There are so many friends here who worked on this project, it's gratifying," he said. "This project began more than 31 years ago with a dream by the Friends of Peabody Lakes. It languished for a while, but really got off the 978-462-3106 • institutionforsavings.com • institutionforsavings.com ground with that seed money... it languished again, and then one thing happened that changed everything, Mayor Bettencourt got elected and his leadership made it happen." More than 50,000 cubic yards, or 4,200 truckloads of sediment were dredged from the lake. The result has been to increase its depth from three to eight feet and to restore the water to its natural flow and clarity. With dredging complete, Phase 2 added docks for fishing, boats, a gazebo, and new landscaping. "Before the dredging was complete, you could have walked across the pond and just be up to your knees," Bettencourt said. "That's all changed. Enjoy the beautiful lake." PAUL A. 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