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Dyke Hendrickson
Honoring
the Coast Guard
STEWART LYTLE / THE TOWN COMMON
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
NEW ENGLAND – Since 911 brought
a new reality to America, citizens across
the country have learned to honor first responders.
In the current crisis, sheltering
residents in New York City lean out their
windows or stand on door steps to play
music, clap hands and bang on pots to say
thank you.
Too often some of the most courageous
among the first responders – U.S. Coast
Guard mariners – are overlooked.
Thanks to a veteran author and journalist
who lives in Newburyport, the birthplace
of the Coast Guard, the “Fifth Service” may
begin to get the recognition it has earned.
Dyke Hendrickson has written New England
Coast Guard Stories, a tribute to the
men and women, especially the women,
who put themselves daily in harm’s way.
Published by the History Press, New England
Coast Guard Stories is a fun and exciting
140-page read that includes stories
of heroism, skill and sacrifice. When Hendrickson
wrote the story of a drug interdiction
by the cutter, Escanaba, which seized
6,000 pounds of cocaine in the Caribbean,
his Facebook post to a New England audience
got 900 shares and 400 likes from old
salts who have served in the Coast Guard
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or were rescued by it.
“The comments were unanimous: people
love the Coast Guard and the work it
does,” Hendrickson wrote.
The Coast Guard was founded officially
on Aug. 4, 1915, when the Life-Saving
Service and the Revenue Cutter Service
were merged. In 1939, the Lighthouse Service
was added to form the modern Coast
Guard.
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Fighting Coronavirus
with homemade masks
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
REGIONAL – The colorful cloth masks
Nina Esile makes in her studio may not be
as effective against the Covid 19 virus as an
N95 mask that hospital workers use. But
to her, “50 percent is better than zero,” she
said last week during a break from sewing.
Esile, who started sewing at age seven,
had cut out more than 100 masks by midweek
from fabric she had
collected through the years.
After 911, when the
She began cutting and sewing
the masks after reading
Coast Guard’s duties were
expanded as the coastal
a news article that hospitals
watchdog, the service was
were looking for donations
transferred from the Transportation
Department to
of home-made masks and
other personal protective
equipment.
the Department of Homeland
Security. Its cutters
fight this pandemic, she
“I can do something” to
were assigned to intercept
said. The mother of five
and search more international ships and children, who returned from a vacation to
escort cargo vessels, including the liquid Cuba to find the country in the middle of
natural gas tankers in Boston harbor.
a growing crisis, said she has been “blessed
throughout my life,” and wanted to give
In Homeland Security, the Coast Guard
back.
has received more attention and funding “I don’t have a lot of skills, but I sure can
from Congress.
sew,” she said.
Retired Petty Officer Paul Dilger, who A friend, who works at Massachusetts
now lives in Rockland, ME, is quoted in General Hospital, asked her if she could
the book, saying, before 911, “we were on take the masks to her hospital to use as an
a very low tier when it came to funding.
added layer of protection, in addition to
older N95 masks in hopes of making the
After the attacks, Congress had security in
professional masks last longer.
mind, and we got more funding and greater
resources.”
who has cancer and must visit her doctor
She is also making masks for her mother,
Hendrickson concluded that there is one often.
characteristic that binds Coasties together. Masks, homemade and manufactured,
“Almost every Coast Guard regular I interviewed
said a key reason for joining was the
may soon be recommended for anyone
venturing out of their house. The Center
for Disease Control (CDC) is considering
desire to help others.”
changing its official advice to encourage the
The book chronicles a variety of heroic public to take measures to cover their faces
during the pandemic, officials said last
saves. One of the most interesting stories in
the book features the rescue of 14 of the 16 week.
crew members aboard the tall ship Bounty, Dr. Tony Fauci, the head of the National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,
Coast Guard page 3 said in one of his many televised appearanc- Masks, page 3
STEWART LYTLE / THE TOWN COMMON
Nina Esile wearing one of her masks.
es that the most important use for masks
are by health care workers and patients who
are confirmed as Covid-19 patients. Last
week, he added, “There is some rationale
that if the person in the street who may be
infected wore a mask, it could prevent the
spread of the virus to other people. This has
not been proven.”
The concern at the CDC is that it wants
even people wearing masks to avoid contact
with others through social distancing
practices. The masts, it is feared, would give
people a false sense of protection.
Anna Jaques Hospital is accepting handsewn
masks as part of its crisis contingency
supply, which would supplement its N95
and surgical masks.
“We have received approximately 700
hand-sewn mask to date and are very
grateful for the time and creative effort
that community members have devoted to
this initiative,” said Mary Williamson, the
hospital’s vice president for development
and executive director of the Anna Jaques
Community Health Foundation.
“We are aware that the hand-sewn masks
do not provide the preferred level of protection
offered by manufactured masking,
but we are preparing for every eventuality
out of an abundance of caution,” Williamson
wrote in an email.
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Georgetown community announcements
Georgetown — Although the Georgetown Senior Community Center
is closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Georgetown Council on Aging
(COA) and staff at the Georgetown Senior Community Center remain
committed to serving older adults and their families in Georgetown. The
Georgetown Council on Aging staff members are working remotely from
home. With remote access to voice mail and email messages, staff members
are able to continue some services such as reassurance calls, provide deliveries
from the COA food pantry, essential shopping assistance (groceries,
pharmacies, etc.), lend durable medical equipment as well as provide information,
resources and referrals. The Georgetown COA SHINE Counselor
is available for telephone health insurance counseling. Tai Chi classes are
available on ZOOM. For information, call or email Colleen. To contact the
Georgetown Council on Aging and Georgetown Senior Community Center,
please call 978-352-5726 or emailcfiorello@georgetownma.gov.
Georgetown Water Department Issuing
Corrected Bills for Some Customers
Following Billing Error
GEORGETOWN — The Georgetown Water Department has corrected
a third party billing error and is re-issuing paper bills to affected
customers.
Due to a glitch in a third party billing software, approximately 700
water bills reflected incorrect balances. The third party vendor has since
corrected the issue and updated bills have since been sent to customers.
All balances on InvoiceCloud, Georgetown Water's online billing system,
are correct and that only some paper bills were affected. In order to
determine whether or not their bill is correct, customers should check to
see if the usage and service fee add up to the same number reflected in
the "total" section.
For those whose bills reflect an incorrect total, a new bill has already
been issued and will be arriving via mail this week or early next week. No
further action is required.
Link House Inc.’s New Residence for Women in
Recovery in Newburyport Opens
The doors of Link House Inc.’s new Residence for Women in Recovery
recently opened welcoming a dozen women looking for safe housing
and supportive affordable independent living place to continue their recovery
journeys. The Residence for Women in Recovery is the latest addition
to Link House Inc.’s continuum of care following on the heels of
the launch of the Center for Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
Services in Amesbury.
“As we head into our fifth decade, Link House, Inc. is proud to open
the new Residence for Women in Recovery. We continue to strive to
meet the growing needs in the community offering individuals with substance
use disease places, programs, services and tools to succeed,” said
Executive Director Gary Gastman who expresses gratitude to the local
business community for its tremendous support.
The Residence for Women in Recovery offers safe and affordable housing
for 16 women to live in a supportive environment featuring an onsite
House Manager and Assistant Manager and an opportunity to be
part of a peer-guided community. “You can feel the positive energy once
you set foot into the beautiful facility. It is a safe place for women who
are ready to move into independent living and develop empowerment
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Honoring the Coast Guard
Coast Guard, from page 1
Esile, who is a professional software
technical writer, loves to sew.
She has a side business, which
creates canvas bags and backpacks
under the company name of The
Button Rebellion. Working in an
open studio on the third floor of
CI Works in Amesbury, she has
collected fabric from a variety of
sources, including the thrift shop,
Leeward Lighthouse in Salisbury.
Last week between sewing the
masks she was cutting out fabric
from a leather jacket to reinforce
which sailed from New London,
CT, into the Superstorm Sandy
in 2012. The ship went down
and two members of the crew, the
captain and a relation of the legendary
Fletcher Christian of the
original Bounty perished.
Another chapter is devoted to the
search for John Kennedy, Jr. and
his wife off the coast of Massachusetts
in 1999. Rear Admiral (ret.)
Daniel May, who was assigned to
the Integrated Support Command
in Boston, headed a rescue unit
that eventually became a recovery
unit, when Kennedy’s Piper Saratoga
plane was found underwater.
In 1973, Congress passed legislation
that allowed women into the
enlisted ranks. Two years later, the
service counted 420 enlisted women
and 32 female officers among its
active duty personnel. Three years
later, the Coast Guard Academy
became the first military academy
to open its doors to women.
Today, more than 5,800 women
serve out of nearly 42,000 active duty
service members. Two years ago, almost
40 percent of the entering class
at the academy were women.
The book devotes an entire section
to women Coasties, including
a profile of Claudia Gelzer, who in
2015 became the commander in
Boston overseeing all Coast Guard
operations in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts. There are also
profiles of several enlisted women,
who serve in dangerous or difficult
jobs. There is also a profile of
Commander Valerie Boyd, who
began her career serving in New
Orleans as Hurricane Katrina
ravaged that city. She rose in the
ranks to be one of the top officers
in the New Haven station.
“It is clear that women – officers
and enlisted personnel – have made
great Coasties,” Hendrickson wrote.
New England Coast Guard Stories
is Hendrickson’s second book in a
trilogy that centers on the Merrimack
River. He also wrote Nautical
Newburyport: A Story of Captains,
Clipper Ships and the Coast Guard,
also published by the History Press.
He is a veteran newspaper reporter,
the author of a total of five books
and serves as the outreach historian
for the Custom House Maritime
Museum in Newburyport.
He produces a weekly podcast
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. on Joppa Radio
(96.3 FM) and Newburyport
Community Television. Look for
him also on the upcoming Newburyport
Literary Festival’s digital
streaming programs.
Fighting Coronavirus with homemade masks
Masks, from page 1
Jodie McCarthy, the owner of
Fine Fettle Dispensary served in
CORRECTION
an advanced battalion landing
team in Southeast Asia. He was
a backpack.
Asked if there was significance
of the name Button Rebellion,
she said it was fanciful. When she
would leave her sewing studio, she
often wondered what her many
buttons were up to. They might
be plotting a rebellion against her,
she teased.
The first masks she made came
from her own 4-inch by 6-inch
pattern and are held onto the face
by elastic straps. The elastic, she
learned, when worn all day by
doctors and nurses chafed their
skin around the ears. She also realized
that elastic, when washed and
dried in heat, will break down.
So the new masks she is making
have fabric straps that tie around
the back of the head. They and the
fabric in the masks can be washed
and reused.
“Sewing is a part of who I am,”
she said. Growing up in Newburyport,
she went to work after school
at a local shirt manufacturer, sewing
on the pockets for the shirts.
She attributes her love for sewing
to her great aunt Margaret who
lived in Melrose and sewed with
great intensity.
not in a medical evacuation team
off the coast of Vietnam.

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Community Announcements
Community Announcements, from page 2
skills to transition to mainstream society,” says Christine Ogilvie, Director
of Women Services for Link House, Inc.
Local business sponsors include Amesbury Furniture Outlet, Amesbury
Rotary Club, Bob's Furniture, Cardi's, Gardener Mattress, Institution
for Savings, Lowe's, NAID Foundation, Newburyport Bank and
Provident Bank. For more information, call contact Ogilvie at 978-462-
2595 x 305 or cogilvie@linkhouseinc.org.
KATHRYN OʼBRIEN, M.Ed.
RE/MAX Partners
978-465-1322
Make lemonade!
Most of us remember the saying “If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
We are all living under circumstances that we never anticipated. The most
important part of this is to stay safe. And make the choice to self-quarantine.
As a Realtor my most important mission is the health and well-being of my clients.
To that end I will not be showing any property to anyone during this crisis.
Our lives are too important.
SELLERS
You can still use this time to get ready for Selling.
What is the most important thing you can do to prepare for selling?
Declutter.
Never mind staging. Decluttering is most important to show your home in its
best light, and only you can achieve this. This will save you valuable time when
homes will be available to sell. With the pent-up demand from Buyers, you do
not want to waste time decluttering later. You want to be ready to go.
Town of Newbury
PLUM ISLAND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
All private parking lots on Plum Island are closed. Newbury will strictly
enforce its “Permit Parking Only” restrictions on all public ways on
Plum Island in Newbury. Aggressive enforcement of the Permit Parking
Only bylaw will result in violators being ticketed and towed. The City of
Newburyport closed its public beach parking.
SOCIAL DISTANCING: Officials encourage residents to exercise
proper Social Distancing practices. People should remain at least six (6)
feet away from each other to reduce the likelihood of exposure among
people. Stay away from social gatherings or groups especially if you are
over 60, if you have underlying health conditions, a weakened immune
system or are pregnant. As COVID-19 is extremely contagious, it is
possible for people to spread the virus without exhibiting symptoms.
Frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is
also encouraged. Absent soap and water, an alcohol- based hand-sanitizer
with 60-95% alcohol. Avoid touching your face if possible. Also,
frequently clean commonly touched hard surfaces (such as phones, keyboards,
door knobs, light switches, bathroom and kitchen faucet handles,
toilet handles).
Avoid sharing items such as pens, phones, drinks, eating utensils, etc.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing
or sneezing.
TOWN OFFICES: Town Offices remain closed to the public and
Town Office Employees are working remotely when possible. Residents
should plan to conduct Town business via email, telephone or online.
The Town of Newbury webpage is www.townofnewbury.org
CULTURE AND RECREATION: The Town Library remains closed
as well as all Town recreation fields and parks.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Fire, EMS and police personnel may arrive
on scene wearing Personal Protective Equipment. If possible, callers
for emergency service should advise the dispatcher if anyone in the
residence has been required to self-quarantine or is exhibiting flu-like
symptoms. You may be asked to meet the first responders outside your
home (if possible).
Officials ask that residents DO NOT dial 9-1-1 for questions or
concerns about COVID-19. Residents who are feeling ill with flu-like
symptoms should contact their primary care physician first before calling
for emergency services.
BUYERS
If you are thinking of BUYING after the crisis has passed, I will provide daily
updates of new listings. Use this time to get pre-approved by a lender. This
document will make your offer a stronger offer to the Sellers.
I am available by phone 978-465-1322
or email kathrynobrien@comcast.net
to answer any of your questions.
Stay safe and be kind to each other.
Kathryn sells all over the North Shore and specializes in...
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By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
Brighter smiles ...
Killing Time….and the virus
Here we are again, another
week into the viral pandemic that
just doesn't seem to want to go
away. Our return to normal seems
to keep getting pushed out further
into the future. We will be able to
see each other again one day, just
not for another "few" weeks.
Aside from the numerous webinars
and Zoom meetings I've been
watching specific to dental practices
and small businesses, two
things I have seen this past week
that have had the most impact on
me have nothing to do with my
profession or my business.
A couple people had recommended
that I watch a YouTube
video that was an hour long. My
first reaction was to dismiss it because
it was so long, and then I was
gently reminded by myself that I
have plenty of time on my hands.
The video was a replay of a recorded
Zoom meeting with Dr.
David Price (a critical care pulmonologist
at Weill Cornell Hospital
in NYC) and a group of family
and friends. He was addressing
them and answering questions
about being on the "front line"
in New York.
A couple of times he got emotional
and said it was not because
he was scared, but because
he had learned enough about the
virus that he is now not scared.
His presentation to his family
and friends was a breath of fresh
air that we will get past this. He
did offer a few key suggestions to
avoid getting the virus. These are
probably things you have heard
numerous times, but I don't
think anyone will argue that this
stuff cannot be said enough.
1. Always know where your
hands are. Don't touch your face!
2. Clean your hands frequently.
3. Distance yourself from others.
4. Shrink your social circle.
Dr. Price said that this virus
is spread and contracted 99% of
the time by touching your hands
to your eyes, nose or mouth. He
said that it may be possible to
get it from the air with sustained
close contact of an infected person,
but that these cases are few
and far between.
He said that wearing a mask
is most helpful to just remind
yourself to keep your hands away
from your face. You don't have
to be scared of your neighbor.
You can't get the virus by looking
at someone.
On a completely different
level, I've been watching some
television that I would not "normally"
be watching. Since there
are no Bruins, Red Sox or March
Madness, I've sat in on some TV
surfing with my family.
Yesterday I watched an episode
of "Too Cute" on Animal
Planet. This is a narrated show
about puppies and their trials
and tribulations growing up. Is
it a complete time waster and ridiculous?
Yes. Would I watch it
again? I'm not going to say no. It
put a smile on my face and made
me feel good.
Wash those hands, keep them
away from your face, distance
yourself from others in public,
shrink your social circle........and
find something simple to put a
smile on your face.
Dr. St. Clair maintains a private
dental practice in Rowley
and Newburyport dedicated to
health-centered family dentistry. If
there are certain topics you would
like to see written about or questions
you have please email them
to him at jpstclair@stclairdmd.
com. You can view all previously
written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A
problem in getting a workplace project
up and moving might upset the Lamb,
who likes things done on time. But be
patient. The delay could turn out to be
a blessing in disguise.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your
instincts are usually on the mark, so if
you feel uneasy about being asked for
advice on a certain matter, it’s probably
a good idea that you opt not to
comply with the request.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You
might have two minds about a proposed
change (which often happens
with the Twins), but once all the facts
are in, you’ll be able to make a definitive
decision. Good luck.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The
Crab’s frugal aspect dominates, so
while you might be reluctant to pay for
technical repairs, the time you save in
getting things back on track could be
well worth the expense.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) While
you Leos and Leonas continue to concentrate
on doing well in your work-related
ventures this week, consider
reserving the weekend for sharing good
times with family and friends.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) This is a good week to take stock
of the important personal, professional
or familial relationships in your life
and see where you might need to do
some intense shoring up.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) Your sense of justice makes you
the likely person to help deal with a
work- or family-related grievance.
But you need to have any doubts about
anyone’s true agenda resolved first.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) The Scorpio passion for getting
things done right and on time might
rankle some folks. Never mind them.
Others will be impressed, and they’re
the ones you want in your corner.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Finances could be a
mite tight this week. And, while things
will ease up soon enough, you savvy
Sagittarians will want to keep a prudent
eye on your expenses at this time.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) Although a technical
malfunction could cause a temporary
delay in getting things up and
running, you could use the time to
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LIVING ROOM
FURNITURE FOR SALE
CLASSIC LEATHER
without brass nails, traditional
navy blue, tufted
back sofa and barrel chair
with hassock. You move it,
best offer. Paula. 781-469-
8657
Off Street Parking - 2
MV, Private decks,
Private Picnic Area,
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of Salisbury. Call Sandra:
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SERVICES
AMERICAN HOME
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Gary’s Just Stuff
– MECHANICAL
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available, Call Gary
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- Tile, Slate, Regrouting,
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ESTATE SALE
ESTATE SALE: Lamps,
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312-6729 for more ddetails.
FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL SCALLOPED
EDGED DINING ROOM
TABLE w/ iron frame, 4
cushioned rock roll swivel
matching chairs. $350. Call
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OCEAN FRONT
CONDO for sale
1,000sqft, 2 bdr, 1 bath,

OPEN DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
HOURS:
• Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. — 7:30 p.m.
• Closed Tuesdays.
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We Deliver All Day!
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Temporary Hours : 11-8, Monday-Sunday
300 Newburyport Turnpike, UNIT 2
Rowley, MA 01969
All Day
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161 State St,
Nbpt, MA 01950
978-465-6650
Mon-Fri 7:30-12:30,
Sat 7:30-3, closed Sun
Hardware
163 State St,
Nbpt, MA 01950
978-462-2951
Mon-Sat 8-5,
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We are essential businesses. Check in with us, as our store
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Hours:
4-8 Sun-Thurs
Fri/Sat 4-9
155 State Street, Newburyport,
MA 01950 ● 978-499-1735
13 1/2 Pond Street, Newburyport,
MA 01950 ● 978-465-8081
BREAKFAST
(ALL DAY)
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
DINER EST 1970
LUNCH
AND DINNER
7 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
(978) 462-7959
www.angiesfoodanddiner.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Smoke Shop
21 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969
•
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•
Temporary hours:
Monday-Sunday, 9-7