The Salem News Online Plus Edition          Friday, August 13, 2004
DEATH NOTICES By Julio Chuy Staff writer AUBERTIN -- Of Salem, Aug. 11, George A. Aubertin, 81, devoted husband of the late Grace (LeBlanc) Aubertin; son of the late George and Clara (Mercier) Aubertin; father of Rene Jude Aubertin and his companion Kathy Lobao and Marc George Aubertin and his partner Michael Kleinschmidt. Funeral Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours today, Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to College Scholarship Fund of A.A.R.P., Salem Chapter 2454, P.O. Box 4572, Salem, MA 01970-0902, the Richelieu Club, c/o Roland Pelletier, 22 Piedmonte St., Salem, MA 01970 or the Salem Council on Aging, 5 Broad St., Salem, MA 01970. For more information, call (978) 744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com. (8/13) DERBA -- Of Salem, formerly of Peabody, Theresa C. (Tobin) Derba, age 73, wife of the late James J. Derba; daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Fitzgerald) Tobin; mother of James J. Derba and Michelle Travis. Funeral Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Adelaide’s Church, Peabody. Visiting hours Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Peabody. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (8/13) GIAKOUMIS -- Of Lynn, Aug. 11, Theodora (Papanicolau), 85. Wife of the late Theodore Giakoumis; mother of Myra Armstrong of Florida, Elaine Merrill of New Hampshire, Dean Giakoumis of North Reading, Frank Giakoumis of Lynn and the late Carole Olivera. Sister of the late George and Peter Pappas and Cleo Lewis. Leaves 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral from Solimine Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For directions and guest book, visit www.solimine.com. (8/13) PLEASE RUN WITH FLAG HAYES -- Of Beverly, Aug. 11, 2004, Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81, husband of Dorothy M. (Majeski) Hayes. Father of Paul M. Hayes Jr. and his wife Jessica of Beverly. Brother of Richard J. Hayes and his wife Dorothy of Revere and Eileen Perrotti and her husband Carmen of Florida. Grandfather of Michael and Ryan Hayes, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be from the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly, Monday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Beverly at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. (8/13) flag with kefalas KEFALAS - Of Peabody, Peter Kefalas, 78, formerly of Lynn, Aug. 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Demetria (Kooshkalis) Kefalas, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Loving father of Gail Goodman and her husband Gary and Linda Kefalas of Lynn; Nick and his wife Diane of Billerica and Stephen and his wife Robyn of Wenham. Dear brother of James, Esther Agganis and her husband Louis, and Delma Mamos and her husband Nick, all of Lynn and the late Arthur Kefalas. Brother-in-law of Kay Kefalas of Florida. Cherished grandfather of six and one great-grandchild. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Vazza's Lynn Funeral Home, 311 Western Ave. (Route 107), Lynn, today (Friday) at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service in St. Vasilios Church, Peabody at 10 a.m. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy veteran, World War II. Late member of Saugus Italian Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 240 and Franco-American Club Post 161. Former employee of West Lynn Creamery. For guestbook and directions, vazzafunerals.com. (8/11) McNEILL -- Of Greensboro, N.C., and Salem, Robert P., 64, McNeill, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Saint James Church, Federal Street, Salem. (8/12, 8/13) RODERICK -- In Peabody, Aug. 12, Olen A. Roderick, 84, formerly of Salem. Son of the late Olen and Bertha Roderick. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday in Central Cemetery, Hale St., Beverly at 10 a.m. There are no visiting hours. Arrangements by the Lee, Moody and Russell Funeral Home, 9 Dane St., Beverly. (8/13) SHULAYKO -- Of Ipswich, Jean L., Aug. 12, aunt of Marlene Kelley, Patricia Achramowicz, Georgia Lewis, Stanley Hludzinski, Stephen Achramowicz and Keith Achramowicz. Her funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 8 a.m. from the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Church, Linebrook Rd., Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. There are no visiting hours. Interment in the Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. (8/13) SPAGNUOLO -- Of Swampscott, Aug. 11, Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi), age 72. Wife of the late Louis F. "Larry" Spagnuolo; mother of Julie Lanzi and Edward Spagnuolo, both of Swampscott and Lois Spagnuolo of Lynn; sister of Helen DeLuca and Jean Haberek, both of Lynn and the late Donald Alfred and Jerry Barbuzzi; cousin of Federico Casarano of Lynn; leaves six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from Solimine Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Lynn at 11 a.m. Burial in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com. (8/13) TOOMEY - Catherine T. (Murray), of Brighton, Aug. 10, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edmund L. Toomey. Mother of Mary (Toomey) and her husband Robert Chalifour of Marblehead. Sister-in-law of Gert Toomey of West Roxbury. Grandmother of Tyler, Susan, Marc, and Jeffrey Chalifour. Great-grandmother of Joshua Chalifour. Funeral from the Sullivan Funeral Home, 35 Henshaw St. (opposite St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and behind police station), Brighton, Saturday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Presentation Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours are Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Our Lady of the Presentation Grammar School, c/o Sr. Mary Duke SND, 12 Tip Top St., Brighton, MA 02135 would be appreciated. Funeral home is accessible to all. (8/12, 8/13) OBITUARIES By Julio Chuy Staff write Peter Kefalas, 78 PEABODY - Peter Kefalas, 78, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004. Born in Lynn, he was the son of Nicholas and Angela (Saradides) Kefalas. He was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Mr. Kefalas served as a first class seaman in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he was employed as a milkman for West Lynn Creamery. He is survived by his wife, Demetria (Kooshkalis) Kefalas; two daughters, Gail Goodman and Linda Kefalas of Lynn; two sons, Nick of Billerica and Stephen of Wenham; a brother, James, and two sisters, Esther Agganis and Delma Mamos, all of Lynn; a sister-in-law, Kay Kefalas of Florida; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_SPAGNUOLO Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi) Spagnuolo, 72 SWAMPSCOTT -- Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi) Spagnuolo, 72, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of the late Louis "Larry" Spagnuolo. Born in Lynn, Feb. 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Lapomo) Barbuzzi. She grew up in Lynn and had lived in Swampscott since 1958. Mrs. Spagnuolo was an owner and cook at the former Napoli Pizza in Summer Street, Lynn. Previously, she had worked in Central Service at Lynn Hospital and was a former cashier at the Stop & Shop in Lynn. She enjoyed Bingo at the Moose Lodge in Salem. She was also a volunteer at the Swampscott Senior Center. She enjoyed baby-sitting for her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Julie Lanzi of Swampscott and Lois Spagnuolo of Lynn; a son, Edward Spagnuolo of Swampscott; two sisters, Helen DeLuca and Jean Haberek, both of Lynn; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a cousin, Federico Casarano of Lynn and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Donald, Alfred and Jerry Barbuzzi. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_DERBA Theresa C. (Tobin) Derba, 73 Salem -- Theresa C. "Teri" (Tobin) Derba, 73, formerly of Peabody, died early Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 following a long illness. She was the wife of the late James Derba Jr. Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Fitzgerald) Tobin. Mrs. Derba attended the Immaculate Conception Grammar School in Malden and St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing Training School in Dorchester. She was employed in many hospitals as a registered nurse, including the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston City Hospital. An accomplished artist, she enjoyed writing and painting and while living in Swampscott, Mrs. Derba became a member of the Swampscott Arts Association. She had also been a member of the Danvers Arts Association. She also enjoyed music. She is survived by a son James Derba of the North Shore; a daughter, Michelle Travis of Barrington, R.I.; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Lucas Travis, all of Barrington, R.I., and several nieces and nephews. Robert F. Craig, 74 BEVERLY -- Robert F. Craig, 74, of Albany Circle, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004 in Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor (McLaughlin) Craig, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Salem, Aug. 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Jondro) Craig. He was a graduate of both Salem High School, class of 1946, and Merrimack College. He lived in Beverly for the past 52 years. Mr. Craig was employed as a supervisor for the Boston Gas Co. for 37 years before retiring in 1988. He was an avid golfer and gardener and enjoyed wintering in Fort Myers, Fla. for the past 16 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his twin daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Paul Jensen of Westford and Maureen and James Palermo of Andover; four grandchildren, Paul Jensen Jr., and Kristen Jensen, both of Westford and Jennifer and Michael Palermo, both of Andover; two sisters, Eleanor Meaney of North Andover and Helen and her husband, Ralph Beach, of Stuart, Fla.; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Patricia and Daniel Parent of Sun City, Fla., and Theodore Kuszma of Topsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George Craig; and three sisters, Caroline Call, Dorothy Sullivan and June Bevens. Filomeno Cipollone, 72 LARGO, Fla. -- Filomeno "Bob" Cipollone, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Born in Salem, Mass., Mr. Cipollone moved from Bradford, Mass., to Largo in 1998. Mr. Cipollone served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While living in Massachusetts, he was employed as a civil engineer for the Massachusetts Highway Department and also was the co-owner of Time Machine in Tewksbury. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo. He is survived by his wife, Charlene, with whom he shared 24 years; sons, Lawrence Cipollone of Burke, Vt., Robert Cipollone of Boston, Mass.; daughters, Lauren Gonzalez of Largo, Elaine Tennant of Kansas City, Mo., and 10 grandchildren. Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81 BEVERLY -- Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81, died Wednesday Aug. 11, 2004 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn. He was the husband of Dorothy (Majeski) Hayes, with whom he spent 52 years of marriage. Born in Plymouth. He was the son of the late Martin and Stella (Devine) Hayes. Mr. Hayes was an honorably discharged veteran. He served during World War II as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard and during the Korea War in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the USS Harveson DE 316 Group. He attended the group's annual reunion. Mr. Hayes enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Paul Hayes Jr. and his wife Jessica of Beverly; a brother, Richard Hayes and his wife Dorothy of Revere; a sister, Eileen Perrotti and her husband Carmen of Florida; two grandsons, Michael and Ryan Hayes and many nieces and nephews. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_BARONI Ernest Lawrence Baroni Jr., 65 MIDDLETOWN, Conn. -- Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Baroni Jr., 65, of Middletown and Beverly, Mass., died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at home in Beverly. He was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian Baroni. Born in Middletown, July 28, 1939, Mr. Baroni Jr., served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 1963. He is survived by two daughters, Tamara Lee Harley of Portland and Allison Elizabeth Baroni of East Dorset, Vt.; a son, Ernest Lawrence Baroni III of Boston; a sister, Beverly Watral of Higganum; and his companion, Karen Shea of Beverly. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_GIAKOUMIS Theodora (Papanicolau) Giakoumis, 85 LYNN -- Theodora (Papanicolau) Giakoumis, 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 in her home, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Theodore Giakoumis and the daughter of the late Meletios and Kaliroi (Panagopoulos) Papanicolau. Born and raised in Lynn, she lived in Lynn all her life. She was educated in Lynn schools. She worked as a cook at KinderCare in Salem for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and baking. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Giakoumis is survived by two daughters, Myra Armstrong of Oakland Park, Fla., and Elaine Merrill of Pittsfield, N.H.; two sons Dean Giakoumis of North Reading and Frank Giakoumis of Lynn; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Carole Olivera and the sister of the late George and Peter Pappas and Cleo Lewis. George A. Aubertin, 81 SALEM -- George A. Aubertin, 81, husband of the late Grace (LeBlanc) Aubertin of Salem died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at home following a brief battle with cancer. Born and educated in Lawrence, he was the son of the late George and Clara (Mercier) Aubertin. Mr. Aubertin received his degree in Industrial Chemistry from Franklin Technical Institute. In 1943, he began a 41 year career at General Electric Company. During his career, Mr. Aubertin’s projects included developing the first jet engine used during World War II and also working on the engineering team that developed the fuel cell for the Gemini Space Program. Jan. 1, 1984 he retired from General Electric as a member of the Quarter Century Club. For many years he owned and operated "At the Beach with Uncle George" in Seabrook, N.H. He and his late wife were one of the first couples to marry in St. Joseph’s Church, Salem in 1950. He was a lifetime member and founder of the Salem Richelieu Club and served as the first president in 1965. A former member of the Salem Jaycees, in 1967, he was recognized by Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing for the implementation of Operation Change Plate. He was a founding member and first president of the A.A.R.P. Salem Chapter 2454. He was also a "Silver Hair" legislator. From 1975 to 1998, he was a member the Salem Housing Authority and had served as both chairman and treasurer. Mr. Aubertin was also a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Veragua Council 76 and a Fourth Degree Member of the Fr. Gabrielle Druillette Assembly. He enjoyed people, cars and travel. During the winter for many years he would travel to Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii. Mr. Aubertin is survived by two sons Rene Jude Aubertin and his companion Kathy Lobao of Salem and Marc George Aubertin and his partner Michael Kleinschmidt of Boston; a sister-in-law, Teresa Gray of Danvers and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Clara Tessier. Olen A. Roderick, 84 PEABODY -- Olen A. Roderick, 84, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Olen and Bertha Roderick. He was a former longtime resident of Salem. Mr. Roderick is survived by no immediate family. Barbara Cormier, 101 SALEM -- Barbara Cormier, 101, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at the Lafayette Convalescent Home in Marblehead. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Richard) Cormier. At the age of 10, she and her family moved to Salem, where she eventually worked as a spinner for the former Pequot Mills. When the mills closed, she began working as a nurse's aide and homemaker for the Bertram House in Salem. She later worked for the former Couillard Nursing Home of Salem and retired in 1972. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish and the Salem Council on Aging. Miss Cormier is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by five sisters, Amanda Goyette, Helene Cormier, Lea Talbot, Jeanne Caron and Phyllis Devoe and a brother, Oliver Cormier. Jean L. Shulayko IPSWICH -- Jean L. Shulayko, lifelong Ipswich resident, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 in the Caldwell Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. Born in Ipswich, she was the daughter of John and Ludwika (Lopata) Szulejko and stepdaughter of the late Stephen Achramowicz. She was a graduate of Ipswich public schools and the Burdett College, formerly in Lynn. For many years, she was employed at General Electric in Lynn and later for many years, at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles where she worked as a stenographer. She is survived by three nieces, Marlene Kelley and her husband, David of Safety Harbor, Fla., Patricia Achramowicz of Los Angeles, Calif., Georgia Lewis and her husband, Ralph of Papillon, Neb.; three nephews, Stanley Hludzinski of Phoenix, Ariz., Stephen Achramowicz and his wife, Susan of Alberquere, N.M., Keith Achramowicz and his wife, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Hludzinski and Walter Achramowicz; stepsister to the late Anna Brady, John Achramowicz and Stephen Achramowicz Jr. Olympic Games spur memories of idyllic time in Greece By Barbara Anderson This land is my native land. And yet I am sick for home for the red roofs and the olives, And the foreign words and the smell of the sea fall. How can a wise man have two countries? How can a man have the earth and the wind and want A land far off, alien - Archibald MacLeish BARBARA ANDERSON When I discovered this poem, I had just moved to Massachusetts after two years in Greece. MacLeish was writing about Italy; the roofs in Greece are mostly flat and white. I don't like olives and can smell the sea from here. But the land of the original Olympians remains, emotionally, my other home. In truth, Greece is not that alien. Our own history begins in Mesopotamia, then jumps to Hellenica where it picks up its philosophy, form of government, science and art. Once I learned the ancient alphabet, I recognized the root words that hold much of our own language in place. Philosophy: love of wisdom. Democracy: rule of the people. Politics: rule of the politicians. Or, as a conservative friend insists, "many (poly) ticks." Just kidding. The word "politics" probably comes from "polis," the ancient Greek word for the independent city-state that was often at conflict with other independent city-states, of which Athens was one. According to my battered 1969 "Fodor's Guide," the fundamental principle of city-state government was "freedom limited by self-control," probably more the ideal than the reality yet still a worthy goal for us all. Think about this: almost 3,000 years ago, citizens for this amazing place came up with the concept of respect for the individual, for what he could achieve in a climate of freedom. This lends credence to the theory that the natural state of mankind is individualism, and makes one wonder why this hasn't caught on more over the centuries. By now it should be the norm planet-wide, it seems to me. I was 26 years old when I moved to Athens, to a suburb named Kifissia at the foot of Mount Pentelicon where Greek marble is still quarried. My son was 5, his blond hair patted often by the child-loving natives. My husband was stationed at Nea Makri, across the mountain near Marathon. The Olympic marathon will begin there, tracing the route of Pheidippides to the Acropolis of Athens. I never had any desire to run the route myself, but once covered it on my Honda motorbike, trying to keep up with guys from the base on their Harleys and Kawasakis; they'd stop and wait for me beside the meadows of wild red poppies. And I always took visitors personally on the train from Kifissia into downtown Athens, where we could walk through the Plaka up the dirt road to the Acropolis. Whether in the morning, the dry heat of midday, the cooler evening or on a moonlit night, I never tired of the experience. The Parthenon was the temple of Athena, goddess of wisdom and of war. I keep an alabaster statue of her in my living room to honor that politically incorrect juxtaposition. There was nothing sentimental about Athena; she saw the world as it really was, and is. Greece itself is not a sentimental country. Even in the coastal landscape, you see the shape of things, not lush green camouflage. Of course, Greece used to have more trees; Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" was sited in the woods outside of Athens. The use of wood fuel created an early version of the energy crisis. There are still groves of silvery-leaved olive trees, though, and dark pines high on the mountains, with thyme and oregano bushes on the lower slopes. Amid this, the brilliant original colors of the temples have faded over the centuries to a creamy gold that does not distract from architectural perfection, however ruined. I loved: Delphi, the spiritual center of Europe, more peaceful in February than during tourist season, either ancient or modern. More than its bronze Charioteer, the breathtaking bronze statue of Poseidon at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. The sea god's own temple southeast of Athens at Sounion, where tourist Lord Byron carved his initials in one of the remaining 12 Doric columns. The gloomy ruins of Mycenae, where Agamemnon ruled. And further across the Peloponnese, Olympia, center of the Panhellenic Games that continue today, much expanded. Nothing can prepare visitors for the first sight of the Acropolis as they approach Athens from the airport: it looks like a giant billboard, especially when lit at night. I have total recall of the salty taste of tiny chunks of lamb or pork on little sticks that can still, I hope, be purchased from street vendors in the marketplace or at the Corinth Canal. And the melancholy sound of bouzouki music calling from a taverna, and the scent of gardenias offered by street vendors. The senses respond to the wonder that is Greece, and then refuse to leave, so that one remains homesick for "the land far off," forever. Barbara Anderson of Marblehead writes a weekly column for Viewpoint. Mud slinging-- make that stomping -- at Ware Pond By Alan Burke Staff write MARBLEHEAD -- Save the animals, save the trees -- save the bugs? That's what Mary Franklin advocated during the Conservation Commission's recent hearing on Ware's Pond. The Marblehead Conservancy has proposed making the site handicapped accessible, which set off alarms among residents who worried about too many wooden platforms and ramps spoiling the natural beauty of the site. Franklin invoked her "Bugs Club," which never involved insects but was named after kids who moved around with such energy that they often seemed like swarms of bugs. In the past, Franklin took them to the pond year-round. And on the first day of spring, she asked if they shouldn't have some special observance. "They decided to have a mud stomp," she explained. "Adults and kids." All went thumping about the muddy section bordering the pond. "And we were up to our thighs in mud." While Franklin never advocated any specific policy for the pond, she seemed to worry about changes proposed for its muddiest section. "I would be saddened if these experiences could never be had with others," she told the commission. On the other hand, disabled artist Katie Farrell made a compelling case for change. "Ten or 15 years ago I used to go to Ware's Pond to paint. I can't get there anymore." She pleaded for minimal changes that would give her access to "one of the best ponds in town." Noting that Marblehead, with its ancient buildings and streets, is tough on handicapped people, she looked around at a room filled with neighbors and said, "If you're not disabled you don't know." The question of Ware's Pond will be taken up again at a Commission meeting on Sept. 2. Mr. President Remember when the French were on our side? Well, they remember in Grasse, France, where they'll celebrate Navy Days on Sept. 25 and 26, honoring Admiral de Grasse, who helped bottle up Gen. Cornwallis at Yorktown, leading to triumph in the American Revolution. Grasse, a celebrated perfume center, is also Marblehead's sister city -- in case you thought we didn't have any French relatives. Like any good sister, she's invited members of the Board of Selectmen and any Marbleheader who cares to attend to the party. "Dear Mr. President:" writes Mayor Jean-Pierre Leleux, "It is with great pleasure that I invite you to come to Grasse to participate in these days." During Wednesday's meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Tom McNulty noted that he'd visited Grasse when he was chairman. "It's a lovely, lovely city." Jeff Shribman has also been there, and wanted to know why no one had told him the town is Marblehead's sister city. Town Administrator Tony Sasso suggested that someone was afraid Shribman would give away Marblehead secrets. "Tom doesn't want them to know he's not the president." Best of Show In all of the excitement over the Festival of the Arts last June, painter Christine Whalen-Waller didn't get credit for winning the best of show award in the "Artists Painting the Town" competition. A patriotic family Veteran's Agent Dave Rodgers has enhanced the Abbott Hall display featuring U.S. Army infantryman Tristan Hayes. Hayes was killed in action in Vietnam on Sept. 17, 1968 at age 20. Hayes' medals, including the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, and his photos were recently placed in a glass showcase at Abbot Hall. They were donated by his brother Mark following the death of his mother. Now, Mark has passed on three flags, which draped the coffins of Tristan and his parents. "His parents were both veterans," Rodgers explains. Tristan Hayes' flag was handed over to town officials this week, neatly folded in a triangular shape. He was a Marblehead resident for most of his life. "I knew him well," commented Selectman Harry Christensen, a Vietnam veteran himself. "To the best of my knowledge we have no other such flag in this town. I think this is unique." Sports briefs Baseball Gallant tourney results: Lynn opened up the Gallant Little League Tournament with a 6-2 win over Beverly last night at Salem's Forest River Park. Lynn scored four runs in the eighth to win it, keyed by a three-run homer by Cory Burt. Justin Sharkey (7 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 hits allowed) got the win and Brian Maynard picked up the save as he came on in the eighth and allowed one hit while striking out three. Josh Atherton collected two hits for Beverly, which is still alive in the double elimination tourney. Ryan Mahan, Austin Butler and Steve Dubois also had hits for Beverly. Mahan took the loss on the mound. In the nightcap, Salem downed Swampscott, 10-3, sparked by a five-run uprising in the fifth inning and a four-run spurt in the sixth. Manny Brea went the distance on the mound for Salem, giving up just one hit and two earned runs while striking out 15 and walking eight. Brea was also an offensive standout with a three-run homer and five RBI. Doug Garabedian had a double for Salem, as did Wesley Koen. Scott Kugel added a triple and Jesse Valerio had a single. Bo Shannon had the only hit for Swampscott, a single in the second. Jake Donahue was the losing pitcher. The tourney resumes tonight with Peabody taking on Gloucester (5:30 p.m.) and Marblehead going against Danvers (7:30 p.m.). Hockey Viking Hockey School revises schedule: The Viking Hockey School at Salem State College has announced a revised schedule. The camp will run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 at the following times: Mite/Squirt, 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.; PeeWee/Bantam, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Midget/High School, 6:30 p.m. to to 8:20 p.m.. All sessions are $150. For more information, call (978) 542-6575. ... Cape Ann Hockey School: Two-week session will run August 16-27 at Peabody skating rink and will feature camps for players in mites, squirts, pee wees and bantams. Please call the rink at (978)535-2110 or director Bob Driscoll at (978) 531-6779. Basketball Salem State College Hoop Dreams Girls Basketball Camp: Salem State College women's basketball coach Tim Shea is directing Hoop Dreams, a preseason basketball camp for girls ages 9-18. The camp consists of six two-hour Sunday morning sessions from 9:00-11:00 a.m. beginning on Sunday, September 12 at Salem State. Shea, Charlie Maihos and Paul Enfanto will headline the camp and Enrollment is limited. For an application, please call (978) 542-6517 or (978) 542-7260. ... North Shore Board of Officials: Anyone interested in becoming a member of the North Shore Board of Officials for basketball can contact Chairperson Minnie Dakos at (978) 532-0665. Athletic meeting Beverly High School/Middle School Fall Athletic Meeting: There will be a mandatory informational meeting for all athletes and their parents interested in playing a fall sport at Beverly High School on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Beverly High School auditorium. Middle School cross country parents and their children are also required to attend. Tennis Tennis North fall registration: Entry deadline for the fall season at Tennis North in Swampscott is September 10. Call (781) 599-5634 for more information. Track 10th Annual Crane's Beach Sand Stride 5K: The 10th Annual Crane's Beach Sand Strike 5K will be tomorrow night at 6:15 p.m. beginning at the Crane's Beach Refreshment Stand. Post entry is $15 with the proceeds benefitting the boys and girls track program at Ipswich High School. For more information call (603) 382-8958. Baseball Salem Baseball Clinic: The Salem Baseball Clinic will be held on Aug. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Palmer Cove in Salem. The clinic, run by the Salem High School coaching staff along with Salem State coaches, is open to players 13-17. The cost is $20. For more information call Salem High head coach Mike Ward at (978) 740-3730. ... North Shore Fall Baseball League: Extra Innings in Middleton is now accepting registrations for the North Shore Fall Baseball League. Individuals or teams, ages 8-18, may register to play. For more information call (978) 762-0668. Fund Raisers Peabody Police vs. North Shore Old Timers: The Peabody Police will play a group of North Shore Old Timers in the 48th Annual Labor Day Baseball Game to benefit the Jimmy Fund on Monday, Sept. 6 at Emerson Park. The North Shore Old Timers will feature former Major League Baseball pitcher John Tudor and former Boston Bruins goalie Reggie Lemelin among others. The day will begin with a Kids Clinic from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for players ages 8-12 with sign-ups beginning at 8 a.m. Donations can be made to the Jimmy Fund and all clinic participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The game will begin at 10 a.m. with raffles being held for autographed memorabilia and gift certificates for local restaurants. For more information contact Sgt. Rich Girolimon at (978) 538-6323. ... Swampscott American Legion fundraiser: The Swampscott American Legion baseball team will be holding a fundraising cruise on Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises on Thursday, Aug. 26. The ship leaves at 6:30 p.m. from 76 Marine Blvd. in Lynn. Tickets are $25, not including a $3 federal tax which must be paid prior to boarding. The Swampscott Mariners completed their season with a record of 21-3 and advanced to the state finals in Greenfield, Mass., where they finished sixth in the state. The team is attempting to raise money to defray the cost of participating in that tournament. For more information call either Paul Halloran at (617) 872-0384 or Jeff Newhall at (781)727-7623. Basketball Basketball Skills and Drills at Salem State College: Salem State men's basketball coach Sean Doherty is directing a six session pre-season basketball program for boys begining Sunday, September 12. The sessions run from 11:30-1:30 p.m. and consist of intense training in those skills and drills chosen by the player after consultation with the Salem State coaching staff. Enrollment is limited and there will be a player/coach ratio of 6 to 1. For an application call (978) 542-6564 or (978) 542-7260. Coaching vacancies Salem State College has openings: Salem State College is looking for head coaches in men's tennis and softball. Anyone interested should send a resume to athletic director Tim Shea by faxing him at (978) 542-2926, or by calling the athletic department at (978) 542-7260. ... Danvers High posts openings: Danvers High has several openings heading into the school year. The school is looking for a middle school field hockey coach for the fall season and needs coaches for girls indoor track and ice hockey cheering for the winter season. The spring season vacancies are for jayvee softball, freshman softball, jayvee boys lacrosse, freshman boys lacrosse and middle school track. Hall of Fame Salem High Hall of Fame nominations: Salem High Hall of Fame nomination forms for the 2004 inductions can be picked up at the high school athletic office from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 31. Golf Danvers High Alumni Tournament: The Danvers High School Hockey Alumni Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 16 at Far Corner Golf Course in Boxford. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Donation is $100 per player. Proceeds benefit annual DHS scholarships for a graduating hockey player and cheerleader. For more information, contact David Deluca (978-774-6671), Paul Munzing (978-774-2566) or Gary Munzing (978-922-9516). ... 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship: The 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship will be held on Aug. 24-25 at Far Corner Golf Course in West Boxford, MA. There will be two qualifiers from each club and the entry fee is $45 per person. Anyone interested should send entries to William Flynn, P.O. Box 429, Danvers, MA, 01923. Entries close Aug. 14 and must be made through your PGA Golf Professional. ... Johnson Jr. Open at Beverly G & T: The Johnson Jr. Open has been moved to Tuesday, August 17th at Beverly Golf and Tennis. The tournament is open to golfers ages 8-15 and the entry fee is $5 and includes greens fees and lunch. Registration will conclude Sunday, August 15 and you may call the pro shop at (978) 922-9072 ext. 111 to sign up. ... Ouimet Golf Marathon: Dick Duggan of The Meadows at Peabody played 175 holes, riding the first 100 and walking the remainder, at the 2004 Ouimet Golf Marathon yesterday at Stow Acres Country Club while Mike Zmetrovich of Marblehead finished with the lowest amateur gross score, 9-under through 100 holes of golf. Kernwood's Ron Northrup played 125 holes while George Demerrit and Greg DeMayo of Salem CC combined for 110 holes. Rugby North Shore Rugby Club looking for players: The North Shore Rugby Club is looking for new players to join the team this fall. Players are needed for both the male and female teams, and no experience is required. Call (781) 771-1127 or visit www.NSRFC.com for more information. Fall practices Beverly High fall practice schedule: The Beverly High fall practice schedule is as follows: Varsity football, Aug. 23 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; freshman football, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., fieldhouse; girls tennis, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m., Beverly High tennis courts; golf, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m., fieldhouse; cross country, Aug. 30 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; field hockey and girls soccer, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; and boys soccer, Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., fieldhouse. All student-athletes must have a physical examination. Any questions should be directed to the athletic office at (978) 921-6141. Danvers High fall practice schedule: The Danvers High School practice schedule for fall sports will be held as follows: Cheerleading, Thursday, Aug. 26 (8:30 a.m.); cross country, Aug. 26 (8:00 a.m.); field hockey, Monday, Aug. 30 (8:30 a.m.); football, Wednesday, Aug. 25 (9 a.m. for seniors, juniors and sophomores and 10:30 a.m. for freshmen); golf, Aug. 26 (6 a.m.) at Far Corner in Boxford; boys soccer, Aug. 30 (6:45 a.m.); girls soccer, Aug. 30 (8:30 a.m.); and girls tennis, Aug. 30 (9 a.m.). All student-athletes must have a physical examination annually to participate in sports. All proper physical forms, permission forms and activity fees must be brought to the Athletic Department during the two weeks prior to the first day of practice or tryouts. Coaches will not collect these forms and fees and no student will be allowed to participate in any school sport or receive equipment or uniform until obligations are cleared from the Athletic Department. Any questions can directed to the Athletic Office at 978-774-7133. ... Marblehead High School tryouts and practice schedule: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse with District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, Principal Marilyn Hurwitz, and Athletic Director Rod Pickard. All coaches, athletes and parents are expected to attend. The tryout schedule is as follows: Boys/Girls Cross Country: Monday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. at the high school field. Football Cheerleaders: Monday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open clinic in the fieldhouse. Football: Monday, Aug. 23, meet at 2 p.m. and non-contact practice from 5 to 7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at the middle school field. Boys Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the middle school lower field. Field Hockey: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seaside Park. Girls Tennis: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores and 4 to 6 p.m. for juniors and seniors. Golf: Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 8 to 9 a.m. for a meeting in the high school cafeteria. ... Ipswich preseason meetings: The following is a list of preseason meetings for all of Ipswich High School's fall sports: Football - Aug. 9, seniors and juniors from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and sophomores and freshman from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Gym for equipment issuing Cheerleading - Aug. 24, 9 a.m. in Middle School Gym Golf - Aug. 24, 1 p.m. at high school cafeteria Boys Soccer - Aug. 25, 6 p.m. at Mile Lane Girls Soccer - Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. at Mile Lane. Field Hockey - Aug. 25, 5 p.m. at Bialek Park; Cross Country - Aug. 26, 11 a.m. in room B229 at Ipswich High No student/athlete will be allowed to participate until the school has received a valid physical examination which has been completed within the last 13 months. For more information contact Tom Gallagher at (978) 356-3137. ... Bishop Fenwick first day of practice dates: All fall athletes at Bishop Fenwick High School are asked to bring a copy of an updated physical exam to the first day of their team's fall practices and report behind the locker rooms at Fenwick. First day of fall practices, by sports, is as follows: Monday, Aug. 23: Football, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12. Friday, Aug. 27: Girls soccer, 8 a.m. for grades 10-12; Boys soccer, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12; Field hockey, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Volleyball, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Football Cheerleading, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12. Monday, Aug. 30: Cross country, 4:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. ... Peabody High fall tryouts: All athletes must have a valid physical, academic eligibility check and signed parental permission form to participate in Peabody High fall tryouts. The tryouts will be held on the following dates: Football - Aug. 23, 8 a.m. at the high school; Boys Soccer - Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at Kennedy; Girls Soccer - Aug. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kennedy; Volleyball - Aug. 26, 9 a.m. at the high school; Golf - Aug. 26, 2 p.m. at Beverly Golf & Tennis; Cross Country - Aug. 26, 9 a.m. at the high school; Field Hockey - Aug. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. at the high school. Physicals will also be held on Aug. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sports Medicine North. Student/athletes under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Athletic Department is requesting all student/athletes with health insurance to make arrangements for physicals with their family physician. ... Salem High fall practice: Salem High fall practice begin shortly, but all students must have a physical examination to be eligible to participate. Forms can be picked up at the Athletic Department/Main Office from 8:00-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every student participating in high school athletics is required to pay a user fee of $100 per year and can be dropped off at the Athletic Office during business hours. For more information, please the Athletic Office at 978-740-1113. The fall schedule is as follows: Football, Aug. 22 (6:00 p.m.) in the field house; Boys Soccer, Aug. 28 (7:00 a.m.) at McGrath Park; Girls Soccer, Aug. 30 (8:00 a.m) in the field house; Field Hockey, Aug. 30 (8:00 a.m) in the field house; Cross Country, Aug. 26 (5:00 p.m.) at Gallows Hill Park; Girls Tennis, Sept. 1 (2:00 p.m.) at the High School Tennis Court; Golf, Sept. 2 (2:00 p.m.) at Salem Municipal Golf Course. Weekend Sports Schedule TODAY'S SPORTS Pro Baseball<*C> Northeast League -- New Haven County Cutters at North Shore Spirit (7:05). Amateur baseball<*C> Gallant Tournament -- At Salem's Forest River Park: Peabody vs. Gloucester (5:30); Marblehead vs. Danvers (7:30). North Shore Baseball League Playoffs -- Champions of Peabody at Amesbury (6) TOMORROW'S SPORTS Pro Baseball<*C> Northeast League -- New Haven County Cutters at North Shore Spirit (7:05). Amateur baseball<*C> Gallant Tournament -- At Salem's Forest River Park: Beverly vs. Swampscott (11 a.m.); Peabody/Gloucester loser vs. Marblehead/Danvers loser (1:30); Lynn vs. Salem (4); Peabody/Gloucester winner vs. Marblehead/Danvers winner (7). Inter-Town League Playoffs -- Manchester at Rockport (2). North Shore Baseball League Playoffs -- Champions of Peabody at Amesbury (1). Marblehead/Swampscott calendar Friday, Aug. 13 Marblehead Retirement Board, 8 a.m., Selectmen's office. Marblehead Board of Selectmen, 9 a.m., Selectmen's meeting room, Abbot Hall. Saturday, Aug. 14 Lobster Picnic and Auction, noon to 4 p.m., Gerry Playground (Stramski Park), West Shore Drive. Sponsored by the Marblehead Republican Town Committee. $20 adults or $15 seniors. Alternate menu available for $10 or $5 children. Call (781) 631-6360. Summer Jazz Series, 8 p.m. featuring Eric Alexander Quartet. Tickets $23.50 in advance, $25.50 at door. Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1528. Hooper Mansion concert, 8 p.m. featuring the award-winning band All About Buford. The group will be joined by Full Frontal Folk of Philadelphia. Tickets $12, available at door. 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. www.allaboutbuford.com. Sunday, Aug. 15 Nature program, 1 to 3 p.m. hosted by Marblehead Trails Committee, "Drawing and Painting Nature" with Holly Jaynes at Camp Shore Lea, Marblehead. Opportunity to purchase a bat house. Free for all ages. (781) 631-4103. Tuesday, Aug. 17 Senior Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m. Featured book "Language of the Threads" by Gail Tsukiyama. Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1481. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Rosh Chodesh Elul celebration, 7:30 p.m., home of Georgianna Sawyer. Sponsored by Lynn-Swampscott-Marblehead chapter of Hadassah. Song, prayer and discussion. Free; open to all women. For directions, information or to RSVP, call (781) 639-0210 or e-mail hadassahlsm@comcast.net. Thursday, Aug. 19 End of Summer party, 1:30 p.m. at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. Features entertainment by Willmore the Magic Explorer. Saturday, Aug. 21 Public Safety Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Phillips Park, Humphrey Street, Swampscott. Demonstrations, raffles and refreshments. Sponsored by Swampscott Police and Fire Departments. Saturday, Aug. 28 Summer Jazz Series, 8 p.m. featuring Rebecca Parris. Tickets $23.50 in advance, $25.50 at door. Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1528. Saturday, Sept. 18 Wine and food sampling 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lee Mansion in Marblehead. "The Way We Cook: Recipes from the New American Kitchen," with cookbook authors Sheryl Julian and Julie Riven. Tickets $18 general or $15 seniors. Beneftis the Friends of Abbot Library and the Marblehead Museum. (781) 631-1768. Music at Eden's Edge, 8 p.m. at King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. Music of Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Tickets $20. (978) 768-6229 or www.edensedge.org. Sunday, Sept. 19 Nature program, 1 to 3 p.m. hosted by Marblehead Trails Committee, "Mushroom Identification" with Dan Small at Camp Shore Lea, Marblehead. Opportunity to purchase a bat house. Free for all ages. (781) 631-4103. Friday, Oct. 1 "Wine Tasting Under the Tent," 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lee Mansion Garden in Marblehead. Tickets $35 per person. Benefits Friends of the Marblehead Public Schools and Marblehead Museum. (781) 631-1768. Thursday, Oct. 7 Slide presentation, "Marblehead Pottery: An Ideal Place to Work," 7:30 p.m. with Marilee Meyer and Susan Montgomery. $10 general or $5 Marblehead Museum and Historical Society memers. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1768. Sunday, Oct. 17 Nature program, 1 to 3 p.m. hosted by Marblehead Trails Committee, "Marblehead Trees, Bark and Leaves" with Tom Hammond and Joan McDuff at Camp Shore Lea, Marblehead. Opportunity to purchase a bat house. Free for all ages. (781) 631-4103. Thursday, Oct. 21 "Murders in Marblehead," a lecture by local historian Don Doliber, 7:30 p.m. $7 general or $5 Marlehead Museum and Historical Society members. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1768. Marblehead/Swampscott news in brief THEATRE AUDITIONS: The Marblehead Little Theatre will hold open auditions for all ages for its fall production of "Gypsy" Sunday to Tuesday, Aug. 22 to 24. Audition times will be scheduled by age. Candidates for the role of Baby June should prepare "Let Me Entertain You." All others should be prepared to dance and sing a song of their choosing. Auditions will be held at the Tower School in Marblehead. For more information, call Lori Lord at (978) 750-4742. SENIOR TRIPS: The Swampscott Senior Center will offer the following trips: • Thursday, Sept. 9 - Mohegan Sun, $22. • Thursday, Oct. 14 - Turkey Train Foliage Trip, $48. • Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Warren's Lobster House and shopping in Kittery, Maine, $48. • Thursday, Dec. 2 - La Salette Shrine, $39. Early sign-up is recommended. For more information, call (781) 596-8866 or visit the Senior Center at 89 Burrill St. EXPLORE WORLDS: Children age one to 12 are invited to attend Swampscott Public Library's 2004 summer reading program, Explore Other Worlds. Activities and special events continue through August. Activities will include story times, T-shirt tie-dyeing, Kindermusik, puppet theater, special guest appearances and more. For information, call (978) 596-8867, visit www.noblenet.org/swampscott, or stop by the children's room of the library, 61 Burrill St. MUSICAL KEYBOARD LESSONS: The Swampscott Senior Center will sponsor musical keyboard lessons taught by Joe Stroup. The lessons will be held Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Swampscott High School. Cost is $48 for six weeks of lessons. For more information, call the Senior Center at (781) 596-8866. FAMILY NIGHT: Every Friday night is Family Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marblehead Swampscott YMCA, 94 Pleasant St., Marblehead, featuring pizza, drinks and dessert and family swim or open gym. Registration is required by Friday at noon, and children must be accompanied by a parent at all times. Free for members and $5 for the community. For more information or to register, call (781) 631-0870. HEALING CAMP: The Hospice of the North Shore's Center for Grief and Healing and Marblehead YMCA will offer a summer camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The weeklong program will be held Aug. 16 to 20 at the Marblehead YMCA for ages 4<1/2> through 7 and at Children's Island in Marblehead for ages 8 through 12. Call (978) 744-5100. MOVIE NIGHT: The Marblehead Recreation department will sponsor a free movie night every Friday evening at dusk (about 8 p.m.) at Seaside Park. All shows are for the entire family. Bring seating and picnic dinner; refreshments are also available. Call (781) 631-3350 for information. SAFETY DAY: The Swampscott Police and Fire Departments will hold the annual Public Safety Day Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phillips Park on Humphrey Street, Swampscott. Event includes demonstrations by various public safety agencies, tours of aircrafts and a ladder truck, raffles and refreshments. All ages welcome. GALLERY WALKS: The Marblehead Arts community will host weekend gallery walks: Aug. 21 and 22, Sept. 18 and 19, and Oct. 16 and 17. Enjoy art, entertainment, refreshments and a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on each day. Call (781) 631-2868. PARK YOUR BOAT: Parking for boat trailers and/or vehicles transporting boats is available at Riverhead Beach. Trailers or vehicles must be in the designated spaces and remain only for a maximum period of 24 hours. Vehicles parked in the incorrect area or for over 24 hours will be towed at the owner's expense. Call the Marblehead Recreation Department at (781) 631-3350 for more information. Gull set ablaze by counselor By Alan Burke Staff writer MARBLEHEAD -- An unidentified camp counselor for the Marblehead-Swampscott YMCA is under investigation after an incident where a seagull was doused with lighter fluid and set ablaze, according the YMCA Executive Director Paul Gorman. "It's an unfortunate incident, obviously," he said. "The counselor was let go ... as soon as we found out about it." He added that he had been told that no children saw the incident. The bird was set ablaze during an overnight visit by a few dozen counselors to Children's Island, according to Gorman. He could not offer any information on the ultimate fate of the gull. He noted that the counselor, whose age was given as 18 or 19, had never created any problems. "He just wasn't thinking," said Gorman, who conceded that he's never dealt personally with the individual. The incident occurred late last month, at night. "The camp director told me that the counselor woke up a couple of the others to see what he'd done." Hundreds of children use the YMCA's Children's Island camp every day. "And safety is our upmost concern," says Gorman. All employees undergo criminal record checks. The incident is now being investigated by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, according to Gorman. Salem News access numbers To reach the newsroom with a news tip or request, please call the appropriate editor: Editor Karen Andreas, (978) 338-2671 for corrections or comments on overall editorial content and quality; e-mail kandreas@ecnnews.com. 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The lineup also includes Dave Sag's Blues Party, today; Groove Therapy, Saturday; and Rocky and Keri, Sunday. Calendar Art ARTS ALIVE! Artwork by Salem High School National Art Honor Society students through August. Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby, 1 Dove Ave., Salem. (978) 420-0687. ARTSALEM. "Salem and North Shore Scenes" presented by ARTSalem through Aug. 15. Old Town Hall, Salem. (978) 744-1524. www.artsalem.com. BARN WORKSHOP. The Barn Workshop Gallery will feature "Sculpture 2004" through Sept. 17. Gallery located at 245 Maple St., Danvers. (978) 774-3042. BOXFORD LIBRARY. Watercolor paintings by Catherine Dullea on display through Sept. 18. 10 Elm St., Boxford. (978) 887-7323. BRYAN GALLERY. The Bryan Gallery features works by 19 artists. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. 53 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. (978) 282-0917. CALADAN GALLERY. "Modern Visionaries: Mind, Spirit, and the Imagination," an online juried group exhibition featuring 34 artists through Aug. 30. www.caladangallery.com. (978) 741-7979. CLOISTER GALLERY. Collection of etchings, silkscreens and other printmaking in "Journeys" by Sandra Rowland through Aug. 29. Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. (781) 631-4951. COOL CREAM. Beverly streetscape photographs by Michael Hercher, "Point of View," on display through Sept. 1. Cool Cream Gallery, 280 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-3131. DCAT. Danvers Community Access Television will display the works of Brother Edward Rice through Sept. 10. 10 School St., Danvers. ERLICH GALLERY. "Entranced by Water" by international marine artists through Aug. 20. 96 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1202. GALERIE LUNA. "From Light to Life...and This is My Son," collection of photography. Artists include Henry Zbyszynski, Sharon Shea and Gail Handelmann. 197 Derby St., Pickering Wharf, Salem. www.galerieluna.com. GALLANT GALLERY. "Sail Power," a portfolio of Joseph Flack Weiler's photographs of schooners and tall ships is on exhibit. 181 Essex St., Salem. GROSVENOR PARK. Fifth annual Art in the Park watercolor painting show through Sept. 7. 7 Loring Hills Ave., Vinnin Square, Salem. (978) 741-5700. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Photography exhibition, "New Photographs," by Simone Salvo, freshman at Phillips Academy, on display through August. Also exhibiting "A Singular Vision," paintings by Leon Kroll Aug. 14 through January. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Cape Ann Historical Association, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. IPSWICH ARTS. The Ipswich Arts Cooperative Summer Art Show features works by Robin Silverman, Pam Turnbull, Deb Citron-Stevens, Susan Sanford and others. 59 South St., Ipswich. (978) 356-0239. LOCAL COLORS. Paintings by Joan Bediz and Larry Martin, photography of Rob Martin, jewelry and fabric art by Kate Webster and watercolors by new member Margaret Laurie-Albramo through Aug. 15. 121 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-2996. LYNN ARTS. The Greater Lynn Photographic Association juried member show through Sept. 3. Opening reception Thursday, Aug. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Lynn Arts Gallery, 25 Exchange St., Central Square, Lynn. www.greaterlynnphoto.org. MARBLEHEAD ARTS. Marblehead Art Association will present watercolors of Carol DuMont and Judy Arnold through Aug. 29. Also exhibiting "Faces and Other Places" by Elissa Mandell, through Aug. 29. King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MARINE ARTS. Sporting and marine paintings by Richard Loud. Includes yachting scenes of Marblehead and beach scenes of North Shore. Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-5000. MERCURY GALLERY. "Two of the Ten," works by the late Louis Schanker through Septemer. Includes paintings and wood-block art. He was a founder of the groups The 10 and American Abstract Artists. 20 Main St., Rockport. (978) 546-7620. MINGO GALLERY. Annual Summer Show through Sept. 3. Includes works by Chris Flynn, Paula Borsetti and Jane Dubrow. 252 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-5964. MONTSERRAT. "Ocean View" through Sept. 25 features variety of mediums and more than 12 artists including Jon Imber, Jane Goldman and George Nick. Montserrat College of Art Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. PEABODY INSTITUTE. Peabody Institute Library features works by Terry Tobey and Mary Ellen Mullins through Aug. 31. Sylvan Street, Danvers. RIVER GALLERY. Summer Show by gallery members through Aug. 29. 4 Market St., Ipswich. (978) 356-1559. SALTBOX GALLERY. Exhibit of new members' work "Bold, Bright and Brassy." Includes works of 18 local artists. "Sailing Into Summer" exhibit through August. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 49 Main St., Topsfield. SAWYER LIBRARY. Photography exhibit "America the Beautiful" by Barbara Filo through Aug. 31. Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester. (978) 281-9763. TERI JO GALLERY. "Mother & Daughter Exhibition: 100 Years of Art" through Aug. 31. Works by Anne Byrd Smith and the late Eloise Pickard Smith. 15 Sewall St., Marblehead. (781) 990-1149. TOPSFIELD LIBRARY. Topsfield Town Library will present works by Miriam Gilman through August. Includes collage series "Tangible Memory Series." 1 South Common St., Topsfield. (978) 887-1528. WEILER GALLERY. August exhibit features "Seascapes of Cape Ann." All photos by Joseph Flack Weiler. Hours: Friday, 1 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 77 Rocky Neck Ave., East Gloucester. (978) 281-6443. WENNIGER GALLERY. August features "Miniatures" from around the world. Exhibit features "Bad Girls, Good Girls," small Hollywood prints and paintings. 19 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport. (978) 546-8116. Auctions/Sales ASBURY GROVE. Asbury Grove Fair Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Front lawn of Asbury Grove, junction of Highland and Asbury streets, Hamilton. FARMERS MARKET. The Annual Topsfield Farmers Market Saturdays through Sept. 25, 7 a.m. to noon. Main parking lot of Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield. (978) 922-1648. OPEN STUDIOS. Wingaersheek Open Studios will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 2 to 6 p.m. Participating artists include Susan Daly, Susan White-Shaffer, Joann Phillips and Pat Lowery Collins. Maps available at 20R Bungalow Road or 2 Wyoma Road in Gloucester. (978) 283-2749. STREET FAIR. Annual Essex Street Fair Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music, street performers, and entertainment. Free. Sponsored by Salem Chamber of Commerce, part of Salem Heritage Days. Pedestrian Mall, Essex Street, Salem. www.salem-chamber.org. Children/Families BEGINNING BIRDING. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host Beginning Birding for ages 3 to 10 Saturday, Aug. 14, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Must be accompanied by adult. Bring binoculars if available. Meet at observation deck of Parking Lot 1. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. JAZZ FOR KIDS. Borders Books and Music will present Jazz for Kids story time Saturday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Make a musical instrument and sing along to jazz classics. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. KIDS NIGHT. Salem Heritage Days will host a Kids Night Friday, Aug. 13, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Moon bounces, giant slides, crafts and games. $3 per child for unlimited rides. Salem Common. (978) 745-9595, Ext. 342. NATURE ACTIVITY. Marblehead Trails Committee will offer "Drawing and Painting Nature" Sunday, Aug. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. for all ages at Camp Shore Lea, Marblehead. Free. (781) 631-4103. NATURE STORIES. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host "Between the Tides" as part of the Children Reading with Nature program Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at observation deck of Parking Lot 1. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. PLAY GROUP. North Shore Children's Museum offers play group for adoptive families and grandparents second Thursday of each month. Free with admission to museum. 209R Essex St., Salem. www.nschildrensmuseum.org. STORY TIMES. A selection of stories followed by a fun craft. Mondays, 10 a.m.; Fridays, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 573-3268. Stories from new and classic picture books every Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Borders Books & Music, 151 Andover St., Peabody. Free. (978) 538-3003. YOUNG AT ART. Cape Ann Historical Association will present Young at Art for ages 3 to 5, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 to 11 a.m. Includes tour, story, and art activity. Free, reservations required. Adult must accompany child. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. Clubs BANGKOK PARADISE. Live jazz every Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14 features Anthony Weller and Maggie Galloway. 90 Washington St., Salem. (978) 825-9201. BAY BRIDGE. Restaurant features Eric Reardon and Friends, Friday, Aug. 13 ($5); Jet City, Saturday, Aug. 14 ($5); John Corcoran and Company, Sunday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Black Light Band, 9 p.m. 29 Bridge St., Salem. (978) 745-8881. CAPONE'S. Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet every Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. 147 Summit St., Peabody. (978) 977-0520. CONOMO CAFE. Music of Old Cold Tater most every Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. Main Street, Essex. (978) 768-7750. CULTURAL CORNER. SoulKore Productions presents Flashback Sundays at Kevin's Cultural Corner with DJ Nomadik every Sunday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 151 Central Ave., Lynn. (617) 306-7209. DOC RYAN'S. Pub features The Country Doctors and Sona Nyl, Friday, Aug. 13; and Count Me Outs, Saturday, Aug. 14. 109 Lafayette St., Salem. (978) 745-8927. DODGE STREET. Bar and grill features Northeast Rhythm Collective, Thursday, Aug. 12; Spike Emerson Society vs. The Vanilla Ninja, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14; Megawatt Blues Crushers, Sunday, Aug. 15; Open mike night, Monday, Aug. 16; and Fats Hammond, Tuesday, Aug. 17. 7 Dodge St., Salem. (978) 745-0139. FRANKLIN. The Franklin Cape Ann will feature Anthony Weller Monday, Aug. 16, and the Herb Pomeroy Trio, Tuesday, Aug. 17. 118 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-7888. GLENN'S. Glenn's Restaurant and Cool Bar live music every Tuesday with Instant Soul. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. (978) 465-3811. JALAPENOS. Authentic Mexican restaurant features music of Russ Lawton and Wolf Ginandes every Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 86 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-8228. THE LANDING. Weekend entertainment at 8:30 p.m. with the Michael Troy, Friday, Aug. 13, and Little Sister, Saturday, Aug. 14. 81 Front St., at State Street Landing, Marblehead. No cover. (781) 639-1266. LOBSTER TRAP. Pub features Divercity, Friday, Aug. 13, and World Premier, Saturday, Aug. 14. 127R Main St., Route 133, Essex. (978) 865-6840. LYCEUM. The Lyceum Bar and Grill will present The Catalinas, Friday, Aug. 13. 43 Church St., Salem. (978) 745-7699. MADFISH GRILLE. The Madfish Grille features live music by Fluffy Puppy, Thursday, Aug. 12; Thaddeus, Friday, Aug. 13; Chowda Heads, Saturday, Aug. 14; Jack Lee and Divercity, Sunday, Aug. 15; and Jesse Ciamataro and The Resodance, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. (978) 281-4554. PALMER'S. Restaurant and tavern features Eclipse Trio Thursday, Aug. 12; Groove Authority Friday, Aug. 13; and Drivin' Blind, Saturday, Aug. 14. 18 Elm St., Andover. (978) 470-1606. RED ROCK. Bistro features Bruce Katz Band , Thursday, Aug. 12, and Cheryl Arruda and Bill Duffy, Sunday, Aug. 15. 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott. (781) 595-1414. RHUMB LINE. Features Dave Sag's Blues Party, Thursday, Aug. 12; Inner Visions, Friday, Aug. 13; Groove Therapy, Saturday, Aug. 14; Rocky and Keri, Sunday, Aug. 15; Open Jam, Monday, Aug. 16; and Open Mike with Fly Amero, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 40 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. (978) 283-9732. ROCKAFELLA'S. Restaurant and bar features Jack Lee and Divercity, Thursday, Aug. 12; New Life, Friday, Aug. 13; Jumpstreet, Saturday, Aug. 14; and Jesse C., Sunday, Aug. 15. 231 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-2411. THE RUDDER. Restaurant presents the Mike Tucker Trio, Thursday, Aug. 12, 9 p.m. 73 Rocky Neck, Gloucester. (978) 283-7967. WHITE RAINBOW. Restaurant and martini bar features the White Rainbow Jazz Trio Thursday, Aug. 12; Talk of the Town Jazz Duo, Friday, Aug. 13; Steven Spungin Saturday, Aug. 14; Live filming of "Simply Grilling Cooking Show" and music by Steven Spungin Sunday, Aug. 15; and Linda Amero and Adria Smith Jazz Duo, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 65 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-0017. Comedy COMEDY ESCAPE. Dick Doherty's Comedy Escape featuring Kevin Knox, Chris Oake, and Aimee Tee Friday, Aug. 13, and John Turco, Chris Oake, and Aimee Tee Saturday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. $12 cover at The China Blossom, routes 125 and 133 in North Andover. (800) 401-2221. COMEDY STOP. Nick's Comedy Stop will present Joe Yannetty, Larry Miles, and Carolyn Plummer Friday, Aug. 13, 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 and 10 p.m. $13 and $15. Kowloon Restaurant, Route 1 North, Saugus. (781) 231-2500. Dance RIVERSIDE SQUARES. Riverside Squares Dance Club final summer dance Tuesday, Aug. 17, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mainstream with 2 Plus tips. $6 to dance, free to watch. Knights of Columbus, 35 Elm St., Danvers. (978) 774-8159. SWING DANCE. SeaSide Swing Dancing Monday nights, 7 to 11 p.m. Lessons 7 to 9 p.m. $10 before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m. Rowley Country Club, 235 Dodge Road, Rowley. (978) 499-3958 or www.seasideswing.com. Fairs/Festivals ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL. The 25th annual Rockport acoustic music festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 15 from noon to 6 p.m. in Millbrook Meadow, across from Front Beach, in Rockport. Admission is free and all are welcome. For information, visit www.RockportFestival.com. PEACH FESTIVAL. Russell Orchards' Sixth Annual Peach Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes live music, face painting, balloon twisting, hayrides, wine tasting, and lots of peach goodies. Argilla Road, follow signs to Crane Beach, Ipswich. (978) 356-5366. SEAPORT FESTIVAL. The fourth annual Gloucester Seaport Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harbor Loop. Children's activities free. Includes educational programs and music. Focus on history and cultural diversity of Cape Ann. (978) 281-9079 or www.schooner-adventure.org. Films ART EVENING. Dr. Ludmila Pruner will lead an Evening with Art & Film Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Includes documentary "Early on Sunday," women in Russian art and cinema. Discussion to follow. Free; all welcome. Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. (978) 921-6062. GHOST STORIES. "Ghost Stories of New England" every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Witch Village, 288 Derby St., Salem and every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St., Danvers. Includes videos and photos. Donations accepted. For reservations, call (978) 777-2711. SCREENING ROOM. "Control Room," documentary about Al-Jazeera, Thursday, Aug. 12. "Bukowski: Born into This," documentary on poet and novelist Charles Bukowski. Friday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug. 19. 82 State St., Newburyport. (978) 462-3456. Food LOBSTER FEST. Eighth Annual Rockport Rotary Club Lobster Fest Saturday, Aug. 14, noon to 6 p.m. Lobsters, chowder, corn, watermelon and live jazz. $20. American Legion Bandstand, Back Beach, Rockport. (978) 546-9694 or www.rockportrotary.org. Lectures TRAVEL PROGRAM. Travelog, "Mountain Adventures: Hiking in Peru, Italy, France, Iceland, and North America," Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Free, all welcome. Sawyer Free Library, Dale Avenue, Gloucester. (978) 281-9763. Museums CAPE ANN HISTORICAL MUSEUM. Special 45-minute tours of adjoining home of Capt. Elias Davis built in 1804, containing many family items. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6.50 general, $6 seniors, $4.50 students and under 6 free. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. Collections of the Historical Society of Old Newbury including furnishings and portraits representative of Newburyport's past. Special exhibit, "Antique Toys," in new toy room. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4 p.m., 98 High St., Newburyport. Free. (978) 462-2681. CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Museum displays collection of Newburyport Maritime Society with exhibit annex at Lowell's Boat Shop, Amesbury. Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 25 Water St., Newburyport. $5 general, $4 children/seniors. (978) 462-8681. ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Ongoing tours of the museum and working shipyard with hands-on demonstrations in the school house and changing exhibits in the Waterline Center. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main St., Essex. $5, $3 seniors/students. (978) 768-7541. HEARD HOUSE. The Heard House Museum and Whipple House of Ipswich Historical Society features changing exhibit galleries. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. $7 adults, $3 children. 54 South Main St., Ipswich. (978) 356-2811. HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES. Site includes the House of the Seven Gables (Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, his birthplace and other historic houses, Colonial Revival gardens designed in 1909 and costumed interpreters retelling the stories of the mansion's families. Open through Sept. 30. Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 54 Turner St., Salem. $10; $9 seniors; children 5 to 12, $6.50. Two-for-one admission for Essex County residents. (978) 744-0991. MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM. "Marblehead Pottery: 1904-2004 A Centennial Celebration." Museum also features J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Gallery. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. Free. (781) 631-1768. PAINE HOUSE. The Trustees of Reservations will offer tours of the 1694 Paine House at Greenwood Farm Sundays, through Oct. 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Focus on architecture, construction and Colonial Revival. $5 adults; $3 children. Ipswich. (978) 356-4351 or www.thetrustees.org. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM. "American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840," through Oct. 24. "Havana: Photographs by Robert Polidori," through Jan. 9, 2005. "Carved By Nature: Untamed Traditions in Chinese Decorative Art," through June 22, 2005. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students and children 16 and under and Salem residents free. (866) 745-1876 or www.pem.org. SALEM MARITIME. National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. Free 18-minute film on the Golden Age of Salem, "To the Farthest Port of the Rich East," every 30 minutes. U.S. Park Rangers lead tours of the 1819 Custom House, the 1762 Derby House and the 1672 Narbonne House, and the Friendship, a full-size replica of a 1797 merchant vessel. 193 Derby St., Salem. Tours $5 adults; $3 children and seniors. (978) 740-1660. SALEM WAX MUSEUM. Self-guided tour based on witch trials of 1692 and Salem maritime history with activity area where visitors create souvenirs. Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers, 288 Derby St., Salem. (978) 740-2929. SALEM WITCH VILLAGE. Tour developed by Salem's witch community talks about origins of real witchcraft to modern day practices and beliefs. 282 Derby St. (rear), Salem. (978) 740-9229. SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM. The 1782 home was built for writer and education advocate Judith Sargent Murray. Furnished with a collection of New England antiques, decorative arts and original artworks by portrait painter John Singer Sargent. Guided tours Friday to Monday, noon to 4 p.m., 49 Middle St., Gloucester. $5, $4 seniors. (978) 281-2432. SPELLBOUND. The Spellbound Museum features authentic supernatural curios and oddities from around the world. Open daily at 10 a.m. 190 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-0138. STEPHEN PHILLIPS. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Trust House, a Federal mansion styled after the early 1900's, open through Oct. 30. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours every half hour. Free. 34 Chestnut St., Salem. (978) 744-0440. WENHAM MUSEUM. The Wenham Museum will present "Forward Knight: George S. Patton Jr., From Boy Dreamer to Military Legend," through Oct. 17. 132 Main St., Wenham. (978) 468-2377 or www.wenhammuseum.org. Music BORDERS MUSIC. Borders Books and Music will present the music of Ryan & Ortolani Friday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. COMMON CONCERT. Concerts on the Common 2004 Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. featuring the G. Ford Band. Free. Salem Common. EDEN'S EDGE. Music at Eden's Edge concert "Italy in August: Music of the Italian Baroque" Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. Northshore Unitarian Church, 323 Locust St., Danvers. (978) 768-6229 or www.edensedge.org. HERITAGE CENTER. Northern Lights will perform Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester. (978) 281-0470. JAZZ SERIES. Summer Jazz Series Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. featuring Eric Alexander Quartet. Tickets $23.50 in advance, $25.50 at door. Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1528. KING HOOPER. King Hooper Mansion will host a performance by All About Buford Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Band will be joined by Full Frontal Folk. Tickets $12, available at door. 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MADORE CHORALE. Summer Sing Festival with The Paul Madore Chorale Monday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. "Carmina Burana" with assistant conductor Amanda Shelly. $6 adults, $4 seniors/students. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem. (978) 744-4898. MAUDSLAY MUSIC. Maudslay State Park will host a concert by The Fair Winds Trio, Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. and a concert by The Innovata Brass Quintet of Boston, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. $18 for patio seating, $14 for lawn, and under 12 free. Bring lunch/dinner. Newburyport. (978) 462-7335. OPEN MIKE. ideasAloft will present Slam at the Strand Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Register to perform 6:45 p.m. Expressive extravaganza includes mime, step-dancing and poetry. $6 admission. The Strand Theatre, 15 Green St., Newburyport. (978) 462-0002. OPEN MIKE. Open mike every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Performers must bring own equipment. $3 admission. Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St., Danvers. (978) 777-2711. PARK CONCERT. Patton Park concert featuring Quintessential Brass Sunday, Aug. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. Free, bring seating. Route 1A, Hamilton. (978) 468-4738. PICNIC CONCERT. Trustees of Reservations will present a Picnic Concert Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring the Orville Giddings Band. $20 per car. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. PLAYHOUSE. The Amesbury Playhouse will host open mike nights the first and third Tuesdays of every month, 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 per person; free for performers. 194 Main St., Amesbury. (978) 388-9444. RED ROCK. Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach present Series 23 Thursday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Latin favorites. Free; bring seating. Red Rock Park, Lynn. (617) 951-8862. RENAISSANCE MUSIC. Ars et Amici presents "Venetian Vespers: Music from San Marco" Sunday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m. featuring soprano Marth Crain and tenor Michael McDonald. $10 person, $20 families. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean Ave., Beverly. (978) 922-3438. SUMMER CONCERT. The Danvers Recreation Department Summer Concert Series presents Round About, Monday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. and Barrel House, a blues band, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Free. Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Reading/Signing JABBERWOCKY. Author Barry Miles will celebrate the publication of his latest book, "HIPPIE," Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. with a Flashback Party. Prizes for best costume. Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St., Newburyport. (978) 465-9359. SALEM POETRY. Open A Book Bookstore will host a book signing with Valerie Carnevale, editor of "Poetry of Salem," Saturday, Aug. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Poets in attendance will be Claire Keyes and JD Scrimgeour. 72 Loring Ave., Salem. Recreation METEOR WATCH. Trustees of Reservations will host a Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Thursday, Aug. 12, 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. for all ages. Free; registration required. Stavros Reservation, Essex. (978) 526-8687. SNAKE PROGRAM. Trustees of Reservations present "Snakes of the Farm and Massachusetts" in a live animal program Saturday, Aug. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Appleton Farms, off Route 1A, Ipswich. $5 adults, children free. Registration required. (978) 356-5728. TRAIL WALK. Guided walk through Chebacco Woods held by Chebacco Woods Management Committee third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., weather permitting, all year long. Meet at main trail entrance, Chebacco Road, off Essex Street, Hamilton. (978) 468-7715 or (978) 468-3451. TWILIGHT WALK. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a Twilight Nature Walk Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Meet at entrance to Hellcat Trail. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. Theater AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players present "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," through Aug. 15. Based on novel by Mark Twain, music and lyrics by Don Schlitz. Tickets range $26 to $39; show only $15. 194 Main St., Amesbury. (978) 388-9444. BRITISH COMEDY. "Gods and Goddesses," a British comedy from England's O'Neil Award Winner, Thursdays to Saturdays, Aug. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21, 8 p.m. and Sundays, Aug. 15 and 22, 5 p.m. West End Theatre, 1 Washington St., Gloucester. (978) 283-2525. GLOUCESTER STAGE. The Gloucester Stage Company will present "Spinning into Butter" through Aug. 29. Clever drama by Rebecca Gilman. $30 adults; $20 seniors/students. Cape Ann Nights offer half priced tickets for Cape Ann residents, Wednesdays, Aug. 11, 18 and 25. 267 East Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-4433. MYSTERY THEATRE. Mystery Dinner Theatre presents "Business is Murder" Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. $40 per person, includes gourmet seafood dinner. Reservations required. Benefits Cape Ann Business Incubator. The Manor Inn, Essex Avenue (Route 133), Gloucester. (978) 282-7779, Ext. 5. PIONEER PARK. "The Scarlet Letter" will be performed every Saturday, 5 p.m. through August. Tickets $6 and $8; Salem residents free. Pioneer Village, Forest River Park, Salem. SEVEN GABLES. The House of the Seven Gables will present "Legacy of the Hanging Judge" every Friday and Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through August. Interactive play recalls Witch Trials. 54 Turner St., Salem. SHAKESPEARE. Shakespeare in the Barn will perform "Richard III" Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. STUDENT THEATRE. Salem State College Student Theatre Ensemble presents "A Chorus Line," Thursdays to Saturdays, Aug. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m. $15 general, $10 seniors/students. Mainstage Auditorium, Lafayette Street, Salem. (978) 744-8478. THEATER IN THE OPEN. Theater in the Open will present Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 15, 4 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors/children. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. (978) 465-2572. VILLAGE PLAYERS. The Annisquam Village Players will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel" through Sunday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. $15 general, $25 reserved seating. Annisquam Village Hall, Leonard Street, Gloucester. (978) 283-2247. YOUTH THEATRE. The Danvers Youth Theatre will present "Seussical the Musical" Friday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m. $7, benefits Danvers Art Association. Maple Street Church, 90 Maple St., Danvers. For tickets, call (978) 777-9163 or visit www.danversyouththeatre.org. Tours FARMSTEAD TOURS. Trustees of Reservations will offer Farmstead Tours at Appleton Farms Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Tour begins at Waldingfield Road parking area, Ipswich. $5 adults, reservations required. (978) 356-5728 or www.thetrustees.org. HARBOR TOURS. Yankee Clipper offers daily harbor tours and sunset cruises. Tickets range $6 to $18. 1 Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. (978) 462-9316 or www.harbortours.com. HISTORICAL TOURS. Salem Historical Tours through Oct. 31. Includes Cemetery and Witch Trial Memorial tours, 2 p.m. $5 to $7; Architecture tours, 4 p.m. $5 to $7; and Haunted Footsteps Ghost tour, 8 p.m. $8 to $12.50. 8 Central St., Salem. (978) 745-0666. HOLTEN HOUSE. Historic Danvers house open for summer tours Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. 171 Holten St., Danvers. (978) 887-8215. MARITIME TOURS. Newburyport Maritime Society presents guided Maritime Tours every Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon through Aug. 28. $5 general, $4 seniors/children. Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water St., Newburyport. (978) 462-8681. RIVER CRUISE. Essex River Cruises and Charters offers trips on Essex River through October. Weekdays 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 7 p.m. $21 adults, $18 seniors and $10 children. Reservations accepted. 35 Dodge St., Essex. (978) 768-6981. SALEM STROLLS. Ninety-minute historical walking tours through October. Mansions and Mariners Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., Fridays 2 p.m., and first and third Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Meet at Armory Park, New Liberty Street, Salem. Midtown and McIntire Tuesdays 2 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m., and first and third Saturdays 2 p.m. Meet at Lappin Park, Salem. $10 adults; $8 students. (978) 741-1154. SALEM TROLLEY. The Salem Trolley offers one-hour, narrated tours of Salem from through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Use for recreation or transportation. Special Salem Village tour Fridays to Sundays, 7 p.m. through Sept. 5 and month of October. Narrated, 90-minute, historical tour. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors, $3 children and under 5 free. (978) 744-5469. WALKING TOUR. Salem Maritime National Historic Site presents free walking tours of Hawthorne's Salem Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Hawthorne statue on Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem. (978) 740-1660. Etc. ANTIQUE CARS. North Shore Old Car Club Meet and Show Sunday, Aug. 15, noon to 3 p.m. Features live music of the 1920s and 1930s. Part of Salem Heritage Days. Stephen Phillips Trust House, Chestnut Street, Salem. (978) 744-0440. ART DEMOS. Rockport Art Association will offer Artists Demonstrations 2004 featuring acrylic with Eva Cincotta Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, $2 children and members free. Main Street, Rockport. (978) 546-6604. BENEFIT CRUISE. Cruise with Compassion Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Boards at 6 p.m. Gloucester. Includes dinner and live entertainment. Tickets $30, free parking. Benefits North Shore AIDS Health Project. For reservations, call (978) 283-0101. KING TRIBUTE. The 8th Annual Tribute to the King will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. to midnight. Features performance by "Elvis," dancing, amateur Elvis contest, raffles, and prizes. Tickets $10, benefits North Shore Association of Retarded Citizens. St. Mike's Hall, 15 Endicott St., Peabody. (978) 532-4126. PASO FINO SHOW. "Fandango at Topsfield," a Paso Fino horse show Friday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield. (978) 869-0932. PLANETARIUM. The Dunn Middle School Planetarium presents "Ringworld" every Friday through Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Explore Saturn, its rings and its moons. Multimedia program produced by NASA. $2.50 per person. 62 Cabot Road, Danvers. (978) 774-1801. Plan Ahead ART DEMOS. Rockport Art Association will offer Artists Demonstrations 2004 featuring batik with Judith Goetemann Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, $2 children, members free. Main Street, Rockport. (978) 546-6604. AUTHOR SIGNING. Borders Books and Music will present Rob Bradford, author of "Chasing Steinbrenner," Thursday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. COMMON MOVIE. Concerts on the Common 2004 present "The Princess Bride" Thursday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Salem Common. LOBSTER ART. SEArts will present a lecture by Jeff Weaver, "Lobster Landings," Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Focus on recent public art project sponsored by Pathways for Children. $5. North Shore Art Association, 197R East Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-1694 or www.searts.org. PICNIC CONCERT. Trustees of Reservations will present a Picnic Concert Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring Pick 3. $20 per car. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. RED ROCK. Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach present Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Thursday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Rhythm and blues. Free, bring seating. Red Rock Park, Lynn. (617) 951-8862. Out of Town ARBORETUM TOUR. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University will offer a free walking tour Saturday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Begin at steps of Hunnewell building, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. No registration needed. (617) 524-1718, Ext. 100. CAR SHOW. Antique, Classic, and Street Rod Car Show Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 per car, benefits Amesbury's Council of Churches. Raindate Aug. 15. Woodsom Farm, Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury. COLONIAL THEATRE. "Mamma Mia!" through Aug. 29. Tickets range $37.50 to $87.50. 106 Boylston St., Boston. (617) 426-9366 or www.mamma-mia.com. COMEDY CONNECTION. The Comedy Connection will feature Sue Costello of "Last Comic Standing" and the movie "Southie," Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, 8 and 10:15 p.m. $21 to $22. 245 Quincy Market Place, Faneuil Hall, Bosont. (617) 248-9700. FINE ARTS. The Museum of Fine Arts presents "Games for the Gods: The Greek Athlete and the Olympic Spirit," through Nov. 28. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. (617) 369-3448. LOWELL MUSIC. Lowell Summer Music Series presents Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Friday, Aug. 13, $10, and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers Saturday, Aug. 14, $10. Lowell National Historical Park, French and John streets, Lowell. (978) 970-5200 or www.lowellsummermusic.org. OMNI THEATER. "Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk," through Sept. 6. "Forces of Nature" through Oct. 1. Features infamous disasters. Mugar Omni Theater, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. (617) 589-0250. www.mos.org. OPERA HOUSE. Broadway's award-winning best musical, Disney's "The Lion King," through Dec. 26. Tickets $44 to $132. The Opera House, Boston. (617) 931-2787 or (800) 347-0808. SCIENCE MUSEUM. New exhibit "The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: The Exhibition," through Oct. 24. Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. (617) 723-2500. TURTLE LANE. The Turtle Lane Playhouse will present "Grease" through Aug. 15. $24 general, senior/student discounts. 283 Melrose St., Newton. (617) 244-0169. WESTERN DANCE. High-energy country western dance instruction is provided every Tuesday night, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Melrose Highlands Church, 355 Franklin St., Melrose. $6 donation. (781) 665-1881. WHISTLER HOUSE. Art Quilts at the Whistler, a juried exhibition, through Sept. 17. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell. (978) 452-7641. WINNEKENNI CASTLE. Winnekenni Castle will host a free concert with The 60's Invasion Sunday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. (978) 521-1686 or www.winnekenni.com. Business people Attorney Vincent E. Bonazzoli of Swampscott made a presentation to estate planning attorneys in Boston recently. Bonazzoli, principal and owner of the Vincent E. Bonazzoli Law Firm P.C. in Lynnfield, spoke about the regulations regarding minimum distributions from retirement plans. * * * Bruce Whear was elected president of the Hamilton and Wenham Business Council recently. The Hamilton resident is president of Wire 4 Hire Inc. in Salem. * * * photo: biz_campbell Glenn F. Campbell, director of Campbell Funeral Home in Beverly earned the certified preplanning consultant (CPC) designation. CPC certification is awarded by the National Funeral Directors Association to consultants upon successful completion of an exam. Certified funeral directors help families plan funeral services in advance. * * * photo: biz_temkin Beverly's Alan Temkin, an associate financial planner, was honored for outstanding achievement at MetLife's Annual Leaders Conference in Florida recently. Temkin is the principal of Temkin Financial Group in Danvers. * * * Salem State College appointed Steven Carter chairman of the English department and Amy Everitt chairwoman of the Sports, Fitness and Leisure Department. Both professors are Salem residents. * * * Paul Coco earned the foodservice management professionals certification by the National Restaurant Association. Coco is director of dining services at Brooksby Village, a retirement community in Peabody. * * * photo: biz_oeveren Rudy Van Oeveren president of Peabody Financial Services Inc., has earned the designations general securities principal and municipal limited principal. He was also named Massachusetts division manager for NEXT Financial Group. * * * Heritage Bank branches in Danvers and Beverly recently celebrated Customer Appreciation Days. Red Sox tickets were given to Chad Macomber of Marblehead and Ken Gelpey of Peabody. Salem's James Walsh won tickets to a Jimmy Buffett concert. * * * Beverly National Bank was recognized by North Shore United Way for service and commitment to that organization. Bank employees raised $12,637 for local services and a corporate gift raised the total donation to $17,000. * * * Danvers Savings Bank recently donated $15,000 to the North Shore Community College's School-Age Child Care Program, which will provide courses on how to care for children age 5 to 14. * * * Mail your business people news and photos to Suzanne Brown, Salem News, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 01915. Call her at (978) 338-2647; or e-mail her at sbrown@ecnnews.com. br> Health Beat WARNING SIGNS: Landmark at OceanView Assisted Living, located at 3 Essex St., Beverly, will host a free program Tuesday, Aug. 10 at noon on the risk factors and warning signs of stroke. Light lunch served. Call (978) 927-4227 Ext. 11 to register. LECTURE: A free lecture on incontinence and the overactive bladder will be held Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage at Danvers Assisted Living, 9 Summer St., Danvers. Dr. Zachareas, urologist, will speak and answer questions. Must register by calling (978) 774-5959. WEIGHTY ISSUES: A free information session on weight management and gastric bypass surgery will be held Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the board room of the Beverly Hospital Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Registration is required. Call (888) 253-0800. QUIT SMOKING: North Shore Medical Center will offer an eight-week smoking cessation program, "Quit and Quit for Good" beginning Aug. 16. Classes will be Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Salem Hospital. Cost is $140. Call (978) 741-4151. HEALING CHILDREN: The Hospice of the North Shore's Center for Grief and Healing and Marblehead YMCA will offer a summer camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The week-long program will be held Aug. 16 to 20 at the Marblehead YMCA for ages 4<1/2> through 7 and at Children's Island in Marblehead for ages 8 through 12. Call (978) 744-5100. ANSWERS ABOUT MENOPAUSE: Gynecologist David DiChiara, M.D. will speak and answer questions about menopause Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Escape Within Women's Fitness and Wellness Center, 131 Dodge St., Beverly. The program is free and open to all area women. Call (978) 236-1650. LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER: Beverly Hospital will host the "Look Good, Feel Better," program Friday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Garden Conference Room. The class, taught by professional cosmetologists, is free and open to all women undergoing cancer treatment and provides help in using makeup and skin care to counteract appearance-related side effects. Advance registration is required. Call Mary Ellen at (978) 922-3000, Ext. 2991. CPR PROGRAMS: Education Services at Northeast Health System conducts American Heart Association basic life support classes that are available to the public: n Heartsaver (basic class), both adult and pediatric, alternate monthly and are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. at Beverly Hospital. Cost is $35. n American Heart Association Health care Provider, both certification and recertification classes, are held monthly with occasional evening classes at Beverly Hospital. Cost for the initial certification is $50, and recertification is $35. Call Sally Kiesling at (978) 922-3000 Ext. 2236. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT: The VNA Care Network offers a free Medication Management Program to help seniors and their caregivers effectively manage seniors' prescription medications and reduce errors and adverse drug reactions. Participants must be age 60 or older and be a resident of Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody or Salem. Call (800) 728-1862. HIV AND AIDS TESTING: Free HIV and AIDS testing is held every Wednesday from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Health and Education Services, 156 Cabot St., Beverly. Testing is anonymous and confidential. Call Kate Perry at (978) 927-4506 Ext. 222. WOMEN IN NEED: VNA Care Network will provide financial assistance stipends to women in need with breast cancer. Stipends can be used for treatment, medication, child care, prosthetic undergarments, head coverings and transportation. For more information, call (888) 663-3688 Ext. 2429. PERSONAL THERAPY: The North Shore Heart and Wellness Center at NSMC Salem Hospital will continue to offer private sessions in personal fitness training, reiki therapy, hypnotherapy for smoking patients, and therapeutic massage for illness. To schedule a session with an expert, call (978) 741-4151. BREAST CANCER STUDY: The NSMC Cancer Center in Peabody is seeking local women to participate in one of the largest breast cancer prevention clinical trials ever undertaken in North America. The research will target postmenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer. For information on the study or to take a breast cancer risk assessment, call (978) 573-5411 or visit www.breastcancerprevention.com. SEEING STRAIGHT: The Seniors EyeCare Program will offer free eye-care information for patients who qualify. The program is designed for those age 65 and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years. Eligible patients will be matched with a nearby volunteer ophthalmologist. Call (800) 222-EYES (3937). MAKING A CHOICE: A free "Choosing Hospice" booklet answering common questions and providing a list of resources is available from the VNA Care Hospice. Call (888) 663-3688 Ext. 1206, or e-mail kstrogney@vnacarenetwork.org. HELP FOR STUTTERERS: Rehab Services at Northeast Health System provides a hotline to parents of children who stutter or who have other developmental problems. The phone line, (978) 777-3880, is open Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 and is staffed by speech and language pathologist Kyle Kuboto. MOMS NEED PLAYTIME TOO: Mothertalk Too, a playtime for moms and babies 8 months and older, takes place every other Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Women's Health & Medical Arts Building on the campus of Beverly Hospital, Herrick Street, Beverly. Cost is $5 a class. Call (978) 927-9103. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: A free blood pressure clinic is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Geriatric Care Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. MEN'S HEALTH: The Gay and Bisexual Men's Health Program has drop-in hours Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at 156 Cabot St., Beverly, and offers free and anonymous HIV testing, free condoms and information on HIV, STD, hepatitis and other men's health issues. Call David at (978) 927-4506 Ext. 219. INSURANCE COUNSELING: North Shore Elder Services in Danvers has trained volunteers to counsel Medicare beneficiaries about health insurance and benefits, including Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Savings Programs, HMOs, Prescription Advantage Program and long-term care insurance. Volunteers provide seniors with free, confidential, unbiased information. Counselors are available Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments required. Call Kristin at (978) 750-4540 Ext. 231. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes for both beginners and experienced participants will be held at The Lifestyle Management Institute at the Hunt Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. Classes include Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Men and Power Lunch. Call (888) 253-0800. This weekend, it's All About BufordA cappella group melds funk and pop By Diane Nolan Correspondent If you go • Who: All About Buford and Full Frontal Folk • Where: Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead • When: 8 p.m. tomorrow • How: Tickets are $12 and available at the door; for more on the group, check out www.allaboutbuford.com MARBLEHEAD - An a cappella pop-funk band making a name for itself by playing at venues on the East and West coasts will return home this weekend. Amy Malkoff of Marblehead will get a chance to play at home tomorrow when she performs at the Marblehead Arts Association's Hooper Mansion with her band All About Buford. Malkoff's cat, Buford, is the band's namesake. "He's from Marblehead, too," said Malkoff, one of the band's vocalists. All About Buford members use only their voices as instrumentation. Malkoff started the band - which has performed in many locations including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and California - with fellow vocalists Taunia Soderquist and Shah Salmi in 2000. Vocal percussionists Wes Carroll and Ben Jackson joined Buford more recently. Soderquist said the addition of Jackson and Carroll has brought a new dimension to the band. "Wes is a very respected vocal percussionist," Soderquist said. "Ben is also very talented. He brings a playfulness to the stage ... a youthfulness." Jackson, who joined Buford last year, started vocal percussion while he was attending Harvard University as a linguistics major and a music minor. Jackson was a part of Harvard's a cappella group, The Harvard Callbacks. "Doing (vocal percussion) with a group is really the best practice," said Jackson. Carroll lives in San Francisco and performs with the band when he can, which Soderquist said is a few times a year. About 50 percent of the band's songs are covers, "but they are pretty obscure songs," said Soderquist, who said she tries to use "everyday things" as inspiration for her own songwriting. From lyrics to arrangements, each band member has had a role in putting songs together. "We all bring something to the table with that," Soderquist said. For Soderquist, who is also from Massachusetts, playing in Marblehead will give her friends and family who can't travel to other shows a chance to see her perform. "I know it sounds really cliche, but when I'm onstage, I feel like that's the real me," Soderquist said. The band's love of performing has led them to lots of positive feedback from their audiences. "The response has been excellent," Salmi said. "There are very strong performers in this group." Salmi was doing a solo act before joining All About Buford, but said that he enjoys the group atmosphere. "I have no worries about any of the members of the group. I trust them all," Salmi said. All the members agreed that they would like to increase their fan base and the number of shows they perform. "I would like to do this full time, ideally," Salmi said. The band's 2002 CD "Supercar" features songs like "Wolf at the Door," "My Funny Valentine" and "Car Wash." Its next CD is currently in the works. Buford released its first DVD early this year, which takes fans on a road trip with the band and to live concert performances. Full Frontal Folk, a contemporary folk band, will join All About Buford at the Hooper Mansion performance Saturday. ShipshapeModel boat builders gather in Peabody By Club News Cynthia Garb Like clockwork, every Monday at 12:30 p.m., a clever group of artisans gather at the Peter A. Torigian Community Life Center in Peabody to build model ships. And the ships these craftsmen turn out are nothing short of superior. Marc "Marcy" Consalvo, 69, of Peabody, the unofficial head of the group, said he is not new to shipbuilding. In fact, Consalvo has been building model ships for more than half a century. "My mother and father bought me a ship model kit when I was 12 years old and I failed miserably the first time I tried back then," said the grandfather of two, who is a retired General Electric engineer. "But I've always known that the only thing that works in life is persistence. So I kept at it. And now that I'm retired, I have the time to work at it. That's because building these models takes a long time - I would say each model takes between 1,200 and 2,200 hours." Consalvo, who is also an accomplished artist, said he has probably built a dozen models since he began coming to the center about 1990. "I've kept some of my models and I've sold some of them," he said. "My wife allows me to keep a couple of models on display at home and the rest I keep in mothballs, then I take them out and show them from time to time." Peabody's Bert Cressey, a 60-year-old retired airline mechanic, comes by model shipbuilding naturally. His father was a sea captain for 50 years. "I always worked on models with him but I didn't know that this group even existed until my wife, who does Meals on Wheels, told me about it," he said. "These people have made a big difference in my life. I've been coming here now for about a year and a half and it's been wonderful, not only because of doing the boats but these gentlemen have such wonderful stories to tell and such colorful histories to share." Cressey's current project is a boat that will actually go into the water. "My dad retired from Boston Towing and I'm making this boat for a gentleman who actually owns Boston Towing. It's a model of a brand-new boat that is 965 feet in real life. But this will be three-eighths scale and will be radio controlled," he said. "I've been working on it for about 2<1/2> months here and at home as well. It should be done in about four months. But the beauty of this place is that there are plenty of guys to help you if you need help." John Vdoviak, 77, said he makes models of just about everything that moves - planes, trains, cars and ships. The retired GE engineering manager hails from Marblehead but said that coming to the group is more than worth the ride even with the high cost of gas. He enjoys the opportunity to spend time with other like-minded modelers. "This is a three-season, mostly wintertime activity for me. I live near the water so in the summer I sail boats and in the winter I make models of them," he said. "This group is a great thing for everybody. It doesn't cost anything and anyone who is interested is invited to come and join us, both men and women, and if they don't know how to do it, we will teach them." And, that's just why Bruce Bateman of Danvers decided to join the group. The 70-year-old historian, who calls himself a "neophyte" when it comes to model shipbuilding, spent a recent afternoon working on what he describes as a "Mickey Mouse dory." "I've built models all my life but these guys can really build them and I wanted to learn. Since one of the stories I talk about in my lectures is the story of Howard Blackburn, the fingerless navigator of Gloucester, and his dory, I wanted to make a model dory of my own and that's what I'm doing," he said. "This is good therapy and coming here I've met a great bunch of knowledgeable guys." George Sipple, 78, a retired loss control manager for West Lynn Creamery, is a prime mover in the formation of the group and has been very much involved with the model shipbuilders for more than a decade. Sipple said he began building ship models about 1972. "What happened was that my sister-in-law bought me a kit. But I put it aside for a year or two until one day, I had nothing to do, so I started building," Sipple recalled, adding that that particular model was not the place to start. "It was complicated and it took me seven years before I finally finished the job. But I've been building them ever since. In fact, my wife once said that the only thing I care about is boats and grandchildren," Sipple said with a grin. One day, Sipple, said, he saw a notice about the center's shipbuilding group in The Salem News so he decided to give it a try. He ended up mentoring the class, which has grown to become one of the most popular groups meeting at the center. "We're funded by the Peabody Cultural Council and the Friends of the Peabody Council on Aging," Sipple said. "They supply the funds so we don't charge for the lessons or the lumber; it's all free. All you have to do is come and bring your body with you and we'll tell you how to do it. We've even had women in the class and we encourage more women to join. We have plenty of guys here to help even people who have never built a model before." The group is now preparing for a model ship exposition that will take place at the Torigian Senior Center, 79 Central St., Peabody, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 6 and 7. Handcrafted miniature ship models on display will range from Colonial schooners to World War II warships. And, if you would like to meet some very friendly and interesting people and learn more about model ship building at the same time, then consider coming to the Torigian Center any Monday at 12:30 p.m. where the model shipbuilders assure you of a warm welcome. * * * Though the more than 50-year-old Peabody Lions Club has long been involved in eye research, the club reaches out to the community in many other ways as well. The club welcomes new members, both men and women. Meetings, which include dinner and a program, are held the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Angelica's Restaurant, Route 114, Middleton. Anyone interested in membership is invited to attend a meeting. For information, contact club President Barry Feinstein at (978) 531-7450; fax (978) 531-7123 or e-mail: Barry@BarryFeinstein.com. * * * And don't forget to circle the date of Sept. 28 and the time of 1 p.m. - that's when the first meeting of the season of the Peabody AARP Chapter 4806 will be held at the Torigian Center. And in the meantime, check out the local cable TV Channel 22 at 5 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month when the chapter's "Senior Corner" program airs with co-hosts Bill Toomey and Ray Stoey. If you miss the live broadcast, don't despair - the program is repeated at 5 p.m. on subsequent Wednesdays. The Club News column appears every other Friday in Arts & Leisure. If your club or organization has news to share, call Cynthia Garber at (978) 531-5863; e-mail: cgarber@star.net or fax: (978) 531-5863. r Former North Shore resident dives into starring role By Suzanne Brown Staff writer Former Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School student Blanchard Ryan knows a few things about ocean swimming. The star of the new movie "Open Water" spent her childhood summers at Crane Beach in Ipswich and Singing Beach in Manchester. Last winter, the actress spent some time in Bahamian waters filming her most prominent leading role to date. Ryan, known as Susan by former classmates in Hamilton and at Andover High School, has strong ties to the area. Her aunt and uncle, Joan and Stephen Thompson live in Marblehead and she frequents Matty's for its "killer cocktails" when she visits. She has fond memories of going to the annual Beanpot hockey tournament and the Head of the Charles Regatta. "Open Water" tells the story of a couple abandoned by their dive boat miles from land. Instead of scripts, Ryan and her costar Daniel Travis were given extensive scuba diving lessons and wetsuits. The director then dropped them into the real ocean with very real sharks, filming the movie in a style similar to "Blair Witch Project." The result is 80 minutes of tense terror. Ryan talked with us recently about her experience and her brush with a barracuda. How much did you know about the part in "Open Water" before you auditioned? I knew quite a bit. Chris and Laura (Kentis and Lau, the director and producer respectively) didn't want to meet an actress they loved to find out she wasn't comfortable in the water. My agent really pushed me to meet with them. It's all improv. There is no script to read. Afterward, I couldn't stop thinking about the meeting. I loved talking with Chris and Laura and going to the Bahamas in winter was also appealing. I was afraid to go in the water with sharks, but I was also afraid to take off my clothes. (Blanchard has a full frontal nude scene in the movie.) Was there any hesitation about getting into the water with the sharks? There was. I didn't know if I could do it. And until you're standing near the edge of the boat, you don't know how scared you'll be. But I wanted it so bad. Did you have any diving experience before this role? I was already a certified SCUBA diver. But Chris and Laura paid for us to have an amazing certification course. I'm a pretty good little diver now. My instructor told me I didn't have to outswim the shark. I had to outswim my dive buddy. What's your favorite scary movie? Probably "Jaws." I hate to say it, but it is such a brilliant film. I really liked "28 Days Later," too. It scared the bejeezus out of me. You got bit on the hand by a barracuda during filming. Do you have a scar? I do and I am very proud of it. It stung. Their teeth are so sharp. What is most surprising about the popularity/acclaim for "Open Water"? We always knew we were doing something we were really proud of. We are just surprised that people care. It was just the four of us down there. To have others interested in the story has been amazing. It is hard when you feel misunderstood. Some people have characterized the movie as careless or a stunt. The sharks are only in the movie for about 60 to 70 seconds. It's not about them. What are your impressions of the North Shore? I think it's a great place to grow up. Boston is very cosmopolitan and a little safer, at least it was when I lived there, than New York. Were you involved in any local productions when you lived in the area? I wasn't acting then at all. I sang in choir and played in orchestra. I liked performing, but was involved more on the music side than the acting side. Is this role your first lead? It's the first time I was the lead in any film I have done that was purchased and distributed. I've had leading roles before but nobody ever saw them. If you weren't an actress, what would you do? I'd probably be a teacher. I still may be one day. My mom was a teacher and she found it so satisfying. 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