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Downtown buildings tom downBy Judy Wakefield

A Barnard Street building destroyed by fire was going, going and gone on Tuesday - and with it so was a small part of Andover history.

The historical downtown building at 17-19 Barnard St. was finally demolished more than five months after a June 30 fire consumed it. The building housed an auctioneer and a cab company before the fire. The history of the building dates back to 1895 as town records show owner Jacob W. Barnard had a shoe shop there with 200 workers.

Lee Danley of Danley Demo­lition of Fremont. N.H. started the demolition on Tuesday and expected to be done by tomor­row, Friday, Dec. 12. He said he was hired to tear down the burned out building and also the vacant building next door. That space formerly housed Home­town Seafoods, which moved to Chestnut Street, and has been vacant for more than a year. Both buildings are owned by Lally Real Estate of Andover. Danley said he was hired by John McArdle, who oversees the Lally Real Estate Trust.

“We’re taking down the buildings and filling in the hole. If they get the approval, it will be a new brick building with retail and office space and will

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PHOTO BY TIM JEAN

Five months after a fire caused the building at 17-19 Barnard St. to be condemned, the building was demolished, along with the vacant structure next to it. The demolition company said a new brick building would take the place of both structures.

AFTER THE STORM

10 days to winter, snow budget down $200KDPW chief: If recent storm is indicator of season, “we’re dead in the water”

By Judy WakefieldAndover’s top snow-removal dog said

the cleanup of the season’s first big snowstorm is going well, despite the skies dumping about two feet of the white stuff here last weekend. His crews, however, could use other soft, white items - pillows.

“They’re dragging, but they’re doing a great job,” Department of Public Works Director Jack Petkus said Tuesday of his crews, many of whom worked for three straight days in an effort to stay ahead of last weekend’s storm.

PHOTOS BY TIM JEAN

Andover residents found ways to deal with the snow on Sunday. Above left, Henry White cleared his Washington Avenue driveway with the help of his son Reid. Above right, Sylvia Dorros and Sabine Gang pulled themselves up after making snow angels.

Petkus said DPW crews were on Andover streets around midnight last Fri­day, Dec. 5 and many worked straight through Sunday night, Dec. 7 as the two- day storm kept them busy. Then, several were called back Monday night, Dec. 8 to help with snow removal from the main streets in town. Dump trucks took those loads and dumped the snow in a lot on High Street.

Petkus tapped every one of the 109 private contractors on his call list last weekend to help with plowing, sanding, salting and snow removal. Every one of them reported to their assigned streets during the weekend. They joined the town's fleet of 16 vehicles that are used to tackle snowstorms.

They do not report to the town yard on Lewis Street to punch a time clock and Petkus said that saves money.

“It saves money and time just getting them right on the roads," he said.

Plus, the town yard is not that big and there is simply not enough room for extra plows, he said.

“That is a list of contractors we have had for the past two years and every one of them reported to their routes. We had all of our guys out there,” said Petkus.

Much to the dismay of school chil­dren around town, School Superinten­dent Claudia Bach did not cancel school on Monday because town roads were in

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AHS CLASS-TIME SOLUTION:

Hire more

teachersShort term, state cash will pay some; town leaders want more school infoBy Ben Heilman

Andover school leaders believe hiring a total of 19 new teachers by next September is the way to give students the class time required by the state. But selectmen and Finance Commit­tee members say they want more information about Andover High School before they consider sup­porting more money for the school department.

The good news is that Andover does have money to hire some new high school teachers in January.

Andover High needs to hire seven new' teachers next month to partially satisfy a state man­date to increase class hours, said Superintendent Claudia Bach. The money to hire the teachers will come from a soon-to-be- received state special education reimbursement, but the state money is a short-term solution, said School Business Manager Bernie Tuttle. Elementary class sizes will rise dramatically in September 2004 if the schools don't find permanent money to keep the new hires and hire the 12 more high school teachers needed to fully comply with state demands, said Tuttle.

The Massachusetts Depart­ment of Education has directed Andover to increase class time at Andover High School. Andover

must offer high schoolers 990 hours of class time - 860 are cur­rently offered - by September 2004 and offer an interim plan to increase hours by January. The selectmen and School and Finance Committees convened Monday to work out a solution.

Adding seven teachers at AHS will add 53 hours of class time and allow the school to get kids out of study halls and into classes. Bach called the plan, which must be approved by the School Committee next Tuesday, “a realistic response (to the DOE), not something I slapped on paper and hoped would fly.”

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PHOTO BY TIM JEAN

Superintendent Claudia Bach talks about the class-time issue at Andover High.

Town may be paying too much in benefitsApparent error found after teachers union asked for more health careBy Ben Heilmanand Chris Markuns

For the past 24 years the town has been paying more of its employees' health care bills than is legally allowed, accord­ing to memos written by town officials.

The discovery has set off meetings with the town's vari­ous employee unions to deter­mine how and if their coverage is about to change.

A claim by the teachers’ union that Andover must raise its health care coverage from 65 percent to 90 percent prompted research by town lawyers, according to memos written by Town Manager Buzz Stapezyns­ki and labor lawyer Michael Gilman. They believe the research establishes that

Andover shouldn't even be pay­ing the 65 percent.

State law allows a town to pay more than 50 percent only if approved by Town Meeting. Not only did Town Meeting never do so, but voters actively rejected the proposal at in 1976, accord­ing to the memos. For unknown reasons, selectmen agreed to start paying 65 percent in 1979.

“A search of town records shows that (the law in question) was never accepted by the town, even though the town went from paying 50 percent to 65 percent many years ago," Gilman wrote last month in a memo to Stapezynski. who in turn wrote a similar memo to Superinten­dent Claudia Bach and the

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Brookside could go condoTown housing groups oppose loss of affordable homesBy Andrea Gregory

Winn Development, owner of the Ch.40B development Brookside Estates in Andover, is attempting to convert the majority of its 168 rental-unit property to condominiums. But members of the Andover Hous­ing Authority and Andover Housing Partnership Commit­tee are opposing the change, saying it will sap too many of the town’s affordable units.

The offer that Winn Devel­opment has put on the table would include selling as condos half of its 42 affordable units. Only 18 one-bedroom elderly units and three of its three-bed­room units would be rented in perpetuity at 50 percent of the

area’s median income ($74,300). The remaining affordable units would be sold as condos to first-time home buyers with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the median income.

All of the market rate units would also be sold as condos.

At a joint meeting last night, the Andover housing boards decided they will ask Andover selectmen to formally oppose the change. The issue will go before the selectmen next Mon­day. Dec. 15.

The Housing Partnership Committee and Housing Authority fear the change would drastically affect the dynamics of the property's

affordability and the town’s housing stock variety. Accord­ing to the town groups, major concerns include losing three- bedroom rental units and losing homes the town can offer potential residents who earn less than 50 percent of the median income.

Brookside Estates was one of the early affordable housing projects to make its way into Andover through Ch.40B. This state law is also known as the “anti-snob zoning law" and it allows housing developers to skirt zoning regulations in towns and cities with less than 10 percent affordable housing stock if the developers offer 25

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No Child Left Behind

All Andover schools State money leads to short-term solutionsurpass state standards for 2003By Ben Heilman

All Andover public schools surpassed state targets in meeting the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The NCLB goal is for all students to be “proficient” in math and English language arts skills. The results were released by the Massachusetts Depart­ment of Education last Friday. The full results are available on the DOE Web site.

Massachusetts measures student performance with the MCAS lest, which measures proficiency at a score of 240 in math or English. Massachusetts' goal for 2003 is for schools to have 75.6 percent of their students score a 240 in English and 60.8 percent of their students reach that level in math. NCLB has mandated that 100 percent of students reach proficiency by the year 2014.

Assistant Superintendent Marcia O'Neil said meeting the NCLB targets was secondary to teaching students. “It's helpful information. It’s not surprising information," said O'Neil, of the NCLB results.

STUDENTS RANKING AS ‘PROFICIENT,’ SCHOOL BY SCHOOL

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Bancroft Elementary 92.9% -0.5% 88.1% +3.7%High Plain Elementary 93.7% N/A 87.9% N/ASanborn Elementary 94.9% -2% 90.9% +0.4%South Elementary 94.9% -1.3% 89 1% +2.3%West Elementary 91% +1.9% 86.4% +5.9%

Doherty Middle 99.1% +3.1% 88.5% + 4.1%West Middle 95.9% -0.2% 88.9% +4.8%Wood Hill Middle 96.9% N/A 83.3% N/A

Andover High 96.5% +5.6% 95.7% +7.5%

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■ CLASS TIMEContinued from page I

CostsThe money to hire the seven

teachers will come from the Massachusetts special education “circuit breaker" law enacted last summer. This is the first year Andover has received money from the bill and it is expected to receive $337,977 by Monday, Dec. 15, said Tuttle.

After paying for unexpected costs this year, Tuttle said $ 135,496 will be left over to pul towards hiring six regular educa­tion teachers and one special education teacher. The state money will free up an additional $42,268 that the town customar­ily pays to cover the schools' out-of-district special education overruns. Tuttle expects the teachers' salaries and additional supplies will amount to approxi­mately $170,(XX).

Andover High School stu­dents who are scheduled for study hall in the second semester brought home a survey last week asking what courses they would like to take in lieu of a study hall. The courses are mostly low-level but popular elective courses, to allow the maximum number of students to take part in the class­es. Principal Peter Anderson said

PHOTO BY TIM JEAN

About 50 people attended a recent meeting seeking to address the class-time problem at Andover High School.

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higher level courses would cut back on the number of students that could take part.

Impact on elementary classesBut the School Committee

will need to find the money to keep the seven teachers and hire 12 more for September 2004, said Tuttle. Tuttle estimated the cost to be an additional $500,000. “We'II definitely need considerably more money than we have,” said Tuttle.

Considering the schools cut 10 teachers as a result of the last budget cycle, it is not clear where the money will come from to hire new teachers. Tuttle said if the money needs to be found within the school budget, elementary school teachers would need to be laid off. "We would have to cut classroom teachers, which would dramati­cally increase class size,” said Tuttle.

Town boards unconvincedSelectman Brian Major and

Finance Committee chairwoman Joanne Marden have called for the schools to supply additional information before they consider supporting additional money for

the schools. Major complained that school leaders didn't pro­vide proof that the schools need­ed more money. Marden said after the meeting she wanted to know how many teachers the schools have and how many stu­dents are in each classroom, but the schools have not supplied those answers. “That's the kind of information we're going to have to scrutinize,” said Marden.

“We didn't leant much. They did not provide any input into a lot of other things," said Major "I'm not sold yet. They need to present a business case to us.”

“We did not receive what we asked for," said Marden.

During the meeting, select­men and Finance Committee members grilled the school lead­ers on block scheduling and the numbers of kids in the class­rooms. Selectman Mary Lyman said she spent much of the week­end on the phone with residents who were concerned with the high school's block scheduling. Residents have said they believe the block schedule gives teach­ers more free time during the day than they had in a seven-period day. “The concerns about the block scheduling were numerous

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“I think there are a lot of myths regarding block schedul­ing,” said Finance Committee member Debbie Silberstein.

Anderson, the AHS principal, asked Lyman how many phone calls she had received. “I rarely have a parent talk to me about block scheduling," said Ander­

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Margaret Bradshaw repeatedly asked how many kids were in a classroom at the high school. Bradshaw asked if increasing high school classroom sizes would help the matter. Anderson responded that leveled classes cut back on how many kids could be placed in a course. “If all kids were in one-level classes, it could be done at 28 a class,” said Anderson. Anderson esti­mated 24 to 28 students per classroom on average.

“In the short term we have to address 990 hours in the most efficient way,” said Bradshaw.

“Do you have any reason to believe we wouldn’t be doing that?” asked Anderson.

Parent responseThe meeting drew a crowd of

approximately 50 people. Many were parents, but school person­nel, town department managers and the fire and police chiefs were also in attendance. Parents applauded statements that the town leaders needed to take the schools’ needs seriously.

Karen Sheehan of 25 Flo­rence St. has a sophomore at AHS. Sheehan said her family owns a real estate appraisal firm and in her experience, property value is tied to the performance of the schools. "People move out of Boston to this town because of the schools - period,” said Sheehan.

Vision 21 Committee mem­ber Amy Janovsky said an attempt to override Proposition 2/ to raise taxes might turn out differently if the schools demon­strated that it had done every­thing possible to be efficient. An override attempt failed in 2002. Janovsky said the vote sent the message that people didn’t believe school leaders had done everything they could to solve the problem within their own budget. “People voted against the override for a variety of rea­sons," she said. “Things need to be looked at creatively and the public needs to be convinced.” Janovsky said she would like the option of an override before the Andover schools were harmed further.

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IN BRIEFFive months of free parking and still counting at Olde Andover VillageBy Judy Wakefield

Free parking will continue at downtown's busiest lot as town officials have dropped their push for new pay boards until after the holidays.

Safety Officer Robert Cronin brought up the pay boards for the Olde Andover Village parking lot on Main Street at a recent selectmen’s meeting because they are long overdue. But selectmen weren't interested in a pay-board update, deciding to put the matter aside until after the holidays. Their gift to down­town shoppers and businesses is continuing the free parking through the holiday season.

“It ended up being a moot point,” Cronin said. ‘They want free parking for the holidays so no one wanted to talk about the pay boards.”

Selectman Mary Lyman said her board inquired about the pay boards and when they heard they still had not been shipped, they put the matter aside.

“We didn't take a vote on this,” she said. “There was just an agreement made not to talk about it (until after the holi­

days).”The pay boards, which are

replacing parking meters, were ordered months ago and still have not arrived, Cronin said. He

still is not sure when they will arrive in Andover.

The boards are part of the parking lot’s makeover, which started last July. Since the pro­ject began, residents have not had to pay for parking at the lot as the town waits for the new pay boards.

The 116-parking-space lot was repaved last July as part of a $205,000 makeover, approved by Town Meetings in 1999,2001 and 2002. More money from the town’s capital improvement bud­gets in 2001 and 2002 was included to spiff up the lot. The plan includes a grander entrance from Main Street with two flow­

ering trees, and benches.The four benches finally

arrived last month They were installed a couple of weeks ago, said senior town planner Lisa Schwarz.

“Two face Main Street and two face each other in a pocket park,” Schwarz said of the benches.

She said the project was done under budget. Extra money is going into the budget for old- fashioned street lamps for the lot. They will replace the flood lights currently there. “We’ve already poured the foundation for them and we plan to install them next spring,” Schwarz said.

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Rolling Green site to be demolished

Look for the Danley Demoli­tion crew, the crew demolishing 17-19 Barnard St., to be back in town at the end of the month. They have just signed on to tear down the former Rolling Green hotel on Lowell Street.

Lee Danley said he just signed a contract with the com­pany LPG of Laconia, N.H., who is doing the remodeling of the hotel. Plans call for turning the former hotel into a large apartment complex that will include low-income housing and count toward Andover's afford­able housing stock.

Danley said demolition noti­fications were sent to the state last week and his five-man com­pany plans to be onsite just after Christmas. He said they plan to be there for about two months.

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Police increase efforts to stop drunk drivers

Armed with grant money, the Andover Police will conduct their first You Drink and Drive, You Lose mobilization next week, reports Police Chief Brian Pattullo.

It will run from Dec. 15 to Jan. 4.

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In 1905, a stone bridge was built in the Park downtown because of Rogers Brook. In 1906, the brook was dammed to create a pond. Park commissioners promised,“An attractive resting place will be provided for summer saunterers." But continued problems with the brook convinced the town to confine it to an underground pipe in 1968. The bottom photo shows how the bridge - which now goes over a river of mulch - looked this week.

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By Andrea GregoryThe Planning Board closed

out the year Tuesday night by closing three public hearings, so it intends to ring in 2004 with deliberations.

On Jan. 6, the board will deliberate on Powder Mill Square - a 60-unit condominium project on the coiner of North Main and Stevens streets.

According to the proposal, a four-story building with 39 con­dos would run along North Main Street. Along Stevens Street, eight townhouses and six town- house flats - single-story apart­ments that look like townhouses from the outside - would be con­structed and connect to seven lofts. A circle park and play area are also included behind the structures. The project would create nine affordable units.

Avella Circle - a 6.5 acre, four-lot subdivision off High Plain Road - is also on the agen­da of the board's first meeting of the new year.

The board held the last of three consecutive hearings on the subdivisions. Attorney Mark Johnson said he believes the developer has addressed any concerns the board might have. Deliberation is scheduled for Jan. 6.

"It's going to be a nice neigh­borhood (within) walking dis­tance of the new schools," said Ray Cormier, developer. Cormi­er said the houses will be four- bedroom colonials, and he hopes to build them within a year.

The Planning Board will deliberate on Andover Youth Foundation’s proposal to build a youth center for the town on Jan. 13. If approved, it will cost $4.3 million to construct the facility at 200 Greenwood Road. The money is being raised privately through AYF, but the center will become a municipal building upon completion.

Plans entail a 31,319-square- foot, two-story youth center behind the West Fire Station. The rectangular shaped structure will sit on the 6.33 acre lot.

The town intends to run the new youth center once construc­tion is complete. But Steve Coly­er, planning director, said the Planning Board has to treat the project the same way it would if it was coming from a developer and was going to be operated privately.

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Powder Mill Square, a 60-unit condominium project, is planned for the corner of North Main and Stevens streets. It is one of several projects the Planning Board will vote on in the new year.

From rental space to condo?■ CONDOMINIUMSContinued from page I

percent of their units at below market rate.

Though the Brookside rental units will not remain affordable forever, when Winn Develop­ment decided to refinance last year, it added 30 more years to the affordable lifespan of its units. As long as it remains a rental complex, all of the units count toward Andover’s afford­able housing percentage. If the switch to condos goes through, only the actual affordable units will count.

In more recent 40B projects, Andover has negotiated condi­tions to create permanent affordable units to maintain what it has acquired. Currently, 11.39 percent of Andover's housing is considered affordable housing.

According to Steve Colyer. planning director, the change would not drop Andover below the 10-percent threshold, but it would take away units being rented to people at 50 percent the medium income and a sub­stantial amount of three-bed­room units, which are scarce to come by in the Andover afford­able market.

"Part of their (refinancing) agreement was that it would be rental and at 50 percent (of the median income)," said Colyer. "You have three bedrooms.

They (are not) making more three bedroom units at 50 per­cent."

Twenty-one of the town's existing and approved 51 three- bedroom affordable units from 40B developments are located at Brookside Estates, off North Street. “Somewhere there has to be a formula that's accessible to everybody," said Ron Hajj, Housing Authority chairman, hoping the property owner can offer a compromise more suit­able to Andover’s needs.

While officials consider pos­sible compromises, Susan Stott, Housing Partnership Committee member, said she is concerned that currant tenants of Brook­side Estates have not had a voice in the discussions.

“We haven't heard from any of the residents at Brookside. That's beginning to make a lot of us nervous,” said Stott.

"I need to talk to our proper­ty management people," said Carol Gladstone, a development consultant with GLC represent­ing Winn Development. "We don't want people to feel alarmed. It’s not going to affect people’s ability to stay there for a while."

Under the current proposal. Winn has agreed to let currant tenants renting affordable units stay as long as they want. Mar­ket-rate rental tenants will be given one year's notice possibly

starting in the spring of 2004. she said.

Lisa Schwarz, senior planner, said the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority will be mak­ing the final call on the future of Brookside Estates.

"Winn said they didn't have a lot of financial flexibility,” said Susan Stott. "Neither of us has really moved at all on this from the beginning."

“We think it's a beautiful property that we think will be attractive to people," said Glad­stone when asked why Winn Development was opting for the change.

Winn is investing $3.5 mil­lion into capital improvements for the property and expects to walk away with a $2 million profit.

Winn Development also has plans to create Columbus Center in Boston's South End. Colum­bus Center was unanimously approved by the Boston Zoning Commission on Nov. 19. Plans for the 1.3 million gross square foot development were first filed in February 2001. according to Meredith Baumann, spokes­woman for the Boston redevel­opment authority.

Baumann said during the dis­cussions with Boston the cost to develop the hotel, retail space and condos that will become Columbus Center was estimated to cost around $300 million.

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$ 61,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $105 000 $450,000 $ 70,000 $216,000 5158.000 $ 42,000 $305,000 5507,050 $242,950 $ 13,200 $ 15.000

Town Projects PH&E Division Town, DPW Vehicles Police Vehicle Replacement Mobile Computer Upgrade School Health and Safety School Curriculum and Instruction School General Maintenance In-line Surfacing and Goals

By Andrea GregoryThe town manager has

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ment Program projects, but Reconstruction of Sidewalks ■ • Library Main Floor Redesign

now he must check it twice Town Projects - Building Division

and decide what to cross offfor fiscal year 2005.

The selectmen voted todecrease the town’s $2,285,200 capital project budget by switching some Skate Park Maintenance

cash - 20 percent of new —growth revenues - over to theoperating budget. The shift in den. "That’s what we 11 be funds will cut $207,720 from the wrestling with. It’s likely what- project piggy bank. ever the manager takes off the

The to-do list for fiscal year list, it will go on the list lor 2005 that is dependent on this another year."money includes new vehicles, In previous years, 20 percent various maintenance projects of the tax revenue collected via and technology purchases, such new growth was used to pay off as a $600,000 fire truck. $96,000 debt from school building repair for laptop batteries and $15,000 projects from the early 1990s. for skate park maintenance. However, this figure was listed

"The cut will be taken away in the CIP under capital projects from that list of projects (in box each year. The building repair at right)” said Joanne Marden, debt was paid off this year, and Finance Committee chair- the town manager and superin­woman. "Definitely something tendent planned to use this on that list won't make it to money for other capital projects. Town Meeting." Marden said it The CIP shows the town invest- is likely that parts of several pro- ing $207,720 from new growth

toward the projects.But the selectmen and

Finance Committee have both voted that the 20 percent of new

LIST OF ITEMS CONSIDERED FOR CUTS

jects could be postponed."All these things we should

do, but are they really things we have to do this year?” said Mar-

More control over Ch. 40B plansBy Andrea Gregory

Andover has surpassed the 10-percent state benchmark for affordable housing, meaning devel­opers will no longer have the upper hand when it comes building projects with new affordable hous­ing, according to planning officials,

“It puts the town, more or less, in the driver’s seat from what we do here on out,” said Steve Colyer, planning director.

The 191-unit 40B project at the former Rolling Green Hotel site was sent to the state for review on Friday, bringing Andover's level of affordable housing from 9.73 percent up to 11.39 percent, according to Colyer. He said the Rolling Green affordable housing project "continues to demon­strate a very proactive housing agenda that we began in the early 1980s.”

Because the state now considers more than 10 percent of Andover's housing to be affordable, developers will no longer be able to use the state’s affordable housing law -Ch. 40B - to appeal local zoning decisions to the state. In the past, develop­ers had the ability to skirt local zoning regulations by filing projects under the law, also known as "the anti-snob zoning law.” Developers filing projects under Ch. 40B must allow 25 percent of their units to be sold or rented below market rate.

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Knowing that the cuts could potentially save jobs for town and school employees was in

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It will be up to the town man­ager and superintendent to decide what projects and pur­chases the town can put on hold for fiscal year 2005. Stapczynski will offer his revised CIP at Monday’s selectmen meeting.

Hess said it is possible the remaining $2,077,480 to be spent on capital projects could see further reductions before Town Meeting, or on the floor of Town Meeting. "We don’t want to reduce the CIP too far,” said Hess. “This year being a tight year, we pretty much feel we were probably going to reduce the CIP anyway.”

This police log covers Wednesday, Dec. 3 through Tuesday, Dec. 9.

ARRESTSWednesday, Dec. 3 - At

8:15 a.m., Kimberly Lozzi, 19, of 27 Marland St., was arrested and charged on a warrant with larceny over $250.

Friday, Dec. 5 - At 5:09 a.m., Francisco Moris, 24, of 108 Salem St.. Lawrence, was arrested and charged with pos­session of marijuana, driving under the influence of drugs and disorderly conduct.

At 7:54 p.m., Nancy Rivera. 24. of 500 Minuteman Road, was arrested and charged on a warrant with larceny over $250.

At 8:21 p.m., Melissa Makin, 23, of 500 Minuteman Road, was arrested and charged on a warrant with larceny over $250, receiving stolen property, two counts of improper credit card use and failure to report for jury duty.

At 9 p.m.. Larry' Crawford. 19, of 500 Minuteman Road, was arrested and charged on a warrant with receiving a stolen motor vehicle and driving drunk.

Monday. Dec. 8 - At 12:05 p.m., Rafael Diaz. 25. of 62 Eutaw St., Lawrence, was arrested and charged with dri­ving with a suspended license.

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The state has rules for what kind of housing is considered affordable. With rental projects such as Rolling Green, every unit in the complex counts toward the town's affordable housing total, even if all the units are not sold below market rate. With projects that are for sale, only the actual affordable units count.

Colyer said it is important to keep in mind "the real world number” of affordable housing, and he emphasizes that just because 10 percent of Andover’s housing is now deemed affordable, the town should not simply dismiss future affordable housing projects.

“It doesn’t mean you never have to look at 4OBs,” he said. “You want to talk 40B. talk our needs.”

Projects that were filed or approved before the town met its 10-percent goal on Friday will not be affected by the change, even if they are under appeal, said Colyer.

Still in the works are AvalonBay - a 115-unit 40B rental project on River Road that is currently under appeal - and Wild Rose Estates, which will offer one or two for sale units at comer of Lowell Street and Wild Rose Drive.

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Friday, Dec. 5 - At 5:12 p.m., a female reported being assaulted at the Greater Lawrence Technical School.

Saturday. Dec. 6 - At 3:19 a.m., a Pine Street resident reported strange lights coming off and on from a neighbor’s house. The neighbor was up watching television.

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First gulp for drinking water groupBy Ben Heilman

Concern for Fish Brook - a sodium con­taminated stream that is pumped into Andover's drinking supply - led 12 resi­dents of various backgrounds to volunteer to find out how polluted the stream is.

A biologist, a civic engineer, a fisher­man, a retired businessman - these are some of the people who answered Health Director Everett Penney’s call for volunteers. The volunteers met for the first time this Tues­day to plan how to approach the situation at Fish Brook.

Chart-busting sodium levels - in one area more than 25 times as recommended safe by the Environmental Protection Agency - are one concern for the town. The five-mile stream passes by the state-run salt shed at the junction of Interstate 495 and 95. It also

passes by two golf courses, business and residential properties, but the environmental impacts to Fish Brtxik from these sources are unknown.

Resident Joyce Ringleh worked with Penney to get the group started. “We ll be checking the golf courses. We have Raytheon, we have Mobil in the Fish Brook watershed," said Ringleh. "The salt is just a small portion of it.”

Ringleh is a member of the League of Women Voters Sustainability Committee. She was also the chairwoman of the Pesti­cides Reduction Task Force that helped put together the town's pesticides policy.

Penney and Ringleh hailed volunteers as being well-qualified to address the problem. Prior to their first meeting, the volunteers said they just wanted to help.

Environmental engineer and former Con­servation Commissioner Prasanta Bhunia was one resident who responded. Asked why he volunteered he said, “Because I live in Andover and I wanted to help the town."

Biologist and stay-at-home parent Cathy Boese has experience testing water and was interested. “It’s a way for me to stay involved." she said. The town’s water quali­ty is also important to her. “If the water’s contaminated, I’d like to know,” she said.

Not everyone who volunteered has a pro­fessional background in water quality. “I’ve always been interested in the quality of the water," said retired Lucent employee Ron Clausen.

“I’m just glad to hear something’s being done about it,” said West Andover resident and fly fisherman Tom Baker.

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The fire department named careless smoking as the cause of the early morning fire on June 30 that destroyed two businesses located there. Harkins Real Estate & Auc­tioneers and Andover Livery. Both businesses have relocat­ed in Andover.

Nobody was hurt in the blaze. The building was con­demned and demolition plans were set in motion.

Once the 17-19 Barnard St. building is demolished, Danley will be delivering the debris to Errco, a recycling facility in Epping, N.H.

He said the company saves different metals and masonry from demolished buildings and also chips wood and sells it.

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ful to pay greater than 50 percent premium share for active employees,” Gilman contin­ued.

School Committee member Anthony “Tony” James said the issue is now primar­ily in the hands of Stapczynski and select­men since it impacts every union.

“The law clearly says Town Meeting has to approve those changes,” James said. “My sense is they’re still trying work their way through the whole issue.”

In his memo, Stapczynski makes special note of a 1979 lawsuit that Gilman cited, in which the town of Holyoke stopped paying 65 percent after it learned Town Meeting had not accepted the law permitting more than 50 percent. The courts upheld Holyoke’s decision.

Stapczynski said recently the matter is

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Stapczynski said he planned to speak with employees this week with additional information about how they might be affect­ed. The town offers two indemnity plans through Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Unlike the more popular HMO model, an indemnity plan only covers sickness or injury.

The two indemnity plans are the most expensive plans for the town and its employees, and are the least popular among employees, according to town benefits spe­cialist Rita Marconi. Most active employees - 780 last spring - choose HMO Blue, she said. The only reason the indemnity plans are still used in Andover is that the town has to bargain with the unions to change any detail of employee benefits, she said.

Thomas Meyers, president of the Andover Education Association, which is

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The teachers current contract will end in August. A new contract is currently being negotiated.

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Schools don’t miss a day■ AFTER THE STORMContinued from page I

such great shape. Many nearby towns did, including North Reading, Wilmington, Lawrence and Haverhill. Pike School, located in Andover, also called off school on Monday.

“I talked to DPW all weekend and was confident of their ability to keep up with the storm,” Bach said. "By morning, salt was on the streets and that’s why I made the decision 1 made.

“We had a wonderful response from DPW,” she said.

Almost one-fifth of his $1.1 million snow budget was wiped out by last weekend’s storm. Petkus was still adding up con­

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tractor costs at Townsman presstime, but estimated the storm cost the town about $200,000.

“We re doing OK (in terms of the budget) but if this keeps up and we get lots of these storms we’ll be dead in the water," he said.

His $1.1 million budget is based on an average winter, he said. Some years he has had money left over. But an early December two-footer is worri­some. After all, winter doesn’t officially begin until Dec. 21.

“Bad winters bring me back to Town Meeting to get more money," he said. “There's just no way to know how the winter will be.”

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Sure, DPW director Jack Petkus said everything is rosy when he talks about the snow­storm clean-up currently undei way in town.

But Petkus also realizes there were lots of residents singing the winter blues during last weekend’s two-day storm. He said his office took a hand­ful of phone calls from irritated residents who had gripes about how his department handles snow plowing. Here's a sam­pling of some gripes:

SIDEWALKS: “Why are they cleared last?” people want to know. Petkus said the town's priorities are. in this order: main roads critical to public safety, public facilities, sec­ondary roads, school parking lots, school roadways, minor roads and cul-de-sacs. “It’s more dangerous when a road is blocked than when a sidewalk is blocked.” he said. “Public safety is most important.”

PLOWING TOO CLOSE TO A DRIVEWAY: Petkus said it’s a common gripe, but he reminds callers that the flip side is plowing too far away from the driveway leaving resi­dents with even more snow to shovel.

FAST-DRIVING SNOW PLOWS: Petkus said this is often an illusion. “You get the illusion that the plow is going 60 mph and it’s not. It’s big and noisy and people equate that with fast and reckless when they’re standing in their drive­way, but it’s not,” he said. He said drivers have to maintain a certain speed to make the blade most effective. He said plows are looking to maintain a speed of about 10 to 15 mph on town streets. Plus, drivers work hard to finish their routes on time so they keep moving.

A DPW REMINDER to all callers, is for them to dig out neighborhood file hydrants. There are more than 3,000 hydrants town. Catch basins also need to be cleared out.

- Judy Wakefield

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From left, Rita Ralph and her daughter, Angela, of Andove. shopped at the Sandpiper Shop during the Andover Center Association's Holiday Open House last Friday,Dec. 5.

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Free flow of information leads to better decisionsAndover High School has to provide more time

in the classroom for its students. That is a given. But it should be equally obvious that the schools need

to provide as much information as possible about Andover High's current classroom sizes and class scheduling. That is the only way the schools can gain townwide support for a larger budget.

Both members of the Finance Committee and theBoard of Selectmen are saying they have asked for information from the schools, but not received it. Pro­viding such information would help convince people that hiring more teachers is the only way to prov ide the state-mandated 990 hours of classroom time for students. Or the information could lead people to offer other solutions, perhaps in conjunction with hir­ing more teachers. Either way. the process should lead to more classroom time for students.

In difficult budget times such as this, department heads tend to guard their programs from those who might find fault - or worse, find items that can be eliminated from their budgets. Having a townwide budget forum with department heads is a worthwhile idea that might help get more issues on the table, if town leaders insist on departments being open about their spending. But because school leaders want a larger piece of the town's revenue, they need to be more forthcoming than anyone. That is the only way school leaders are going to win over others - includ­ing the public. They need to provide detailed infor­mation sought after by respected budget analysts such as Finance Committee Chairwoman Joanne Marden.

Sledding on the hill in front of Andover High School are Mickey Connor and his daughter Katrina, as Andover recovers from a nearly 48-hour snowstorm over the weekend.

Web question

Is hiring more teachers the solution?

Last week's TownsmanWeb-site question was:

How did the surprise snow squalls and icing affect your morning on Tuesday, Dec. 2?

57 people voted.• 15, or 26 percent, said “I

was stuck in traffic for hours.”

• 10, or 18 percent, said “I was very late for schoo 1/work."

• 3, or 5 percent, said “I was involved in a fender-ben­der.'

• 2. or 4 percent, said “1 decided to wait out the weather inside "

• 25, or 44 percent, said “No effect.”

• 2, or 4 percent, said ‘Other."

This week’s question: TheMassachusetts Depart­

ment of Education says Andover High must increase the hours of class time it offers students from 860 to 990 by September 2004. AHS must also have an interim plan to start increasing the hours by

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January. The School Com­mittee says hiring 19 new teachers is the way to go, but town officials are not sure that is the best bang for the town’s buck. Should officials explore other options?

• Yes. The schools have not presented a business plan, and if town officials are not convinced, I’m not either.

• Yes. With expected lay­offs, expanding the high school staff by that much will result in losing positions at the middle and elementary levels.

• No. If the School Com­mittee says it has money to hire seven new teachers now, that’s the way to go. Maybe they will uncover more funds before fall 2004.

• No. More teachers is the best option, and I think the town needs to move resources to address this problem.

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LETTERS

Connected Mathchallenging,powerfulEditor, Townsman:

This letter is in response to the concerns expressed by some Andover parents relevant to the mathematics program intro­duced in their middle schools. I would like to commend them for their interest in what their children are learning and ask them to look even more careful­ly into this well researched and rigorous problem-solving approach to mathematics.

Connected Mathematics, or CMP as it is more often called, embodies a challenging sequence of connected prob­lems, which develops in stu­dents an understanding of important mathematical con­cepts, skills and problem-solv­ing strategies. This careful sequencing lays a foundation for the enhancement of student thinking, which is ever more applicable to higher order prob­lem-solving. Andover children will indeed benefit from this powerful approach.

If it seems to parents that their seventh- or eighth-grader is repeating a content area that was mastered in an earlier grade through a more traditional approach, they should be assured that this mastery is one of memorized algorithms and definitions. Computation prac­ticed at ever increasing speeds does little to enhance a student’s understanding of what the skills are used for, or the ability to apply these concepts and skills to other situations, or even to recognize problems that call for these skills. Children are capa­ble of more than parroting algo­rithms or observing a teacher’s demonstration of how to solve a problem and then practicing it over and over. Puppies are trained to perform tasks that require little to no intelligence, just repetition. Children on the other hand, are thinking beings and, as such, need to be engaged in the thinking process.

I applaud those parents who are taking a real interest in their children's mathematics curricu­lum and I urge them to think of the generations of math phobics who were produced hy the older, more traditional approach to the teaching of math. We have all heard otherwise well educated adults say," I’ve never been strong in math." Or "Math is just not my area.” The business and technological world of today needs adults who see mathemat­ics as a valuable tool for making sense of and solving interesting problems. Our first-place posi­tion in the world economy depends on it.

Carol A. Regan, Ed. D.Methuen

A Christmas-tree surgeonThose who have visited

the Brickstone Tree this year might have noticed a change.

Oh sure, it’s still about

100 feet tall (96, actually), lt still reaches higher than the White House tree or the tree at Rockefeller Center.

What's different is that this tree is full - and that's not because trees grow all that differently in Pennsyl­vania, the state where this

year’s tree grew.No, the new handlers of the Brickstone Tree

have taken extra branches and used them to. well, spruce up the look of the original tree. Sort of like plastic surgery, hut with wood.

My grandfather would be proud. He used to do the same thing with his Christmas trees.

First, a bit of introduction to the man. Until he was well into his 70s. he used a snowblower to clear the driveways of his neighbors. Including the 30-year-old husbands and fathers. I believe he did this to be a good neighbor. But he might have done it just because he knew he'd do a better job. Or because he would be finished with the whole neighborhood before most of them decided to get off their couches and put on their gloves.

Each year, he still spends several afternoons painting and replacing about half of the white

Neil Fater

picket fence around his home. He always says the wood rotted. Either he buys the worst wood known to man every year, or he’s just a hair more finicky about his fence than Bob Vila.

This is a person who never lights a fire in his fireplace because it would make the fireplace dirty.

So, it should come as no surprise that whenev­er my grandfather had a live Christmas tree in his home, he wanted it to look just so.

After buying his tree, my grandfather would begin to drill holes in the trunk where there were bare spots, and stick branches into them. Then he’d repair the area to make sure someone would need a magnifying glass and Ted Williams’ eye­sight to figure out which branches were add-ons.

I suppose he was a bit of a mad scientist, but his Frankentrees looked great, and everyone said so. I'll bet there are a few image-conscious peo­ple in Andover who will try the effort themselves this year.

Anyway, I suppose there are worse ways to spend the holidays than working as a tree plastic surgeon. Doctoring a tree is a better Christmas tradition than baking a fruitcake, any day. At least people appreciate the final product.

Just check out the crowds at the Brickstone Tree.

Neil Fater is editor of the Andover Townsman. He can be reached by e-mail at nfater@andover-

townsman.com.

Israel wall hurts efforts toward peace in regionEditor, Townsman:

We are two of the Andoverresidents who have vigiled regu­larly in front of Old Town Hall, since the invasion of Iraq, to demonstrate our commitment to global peace. We were instru­mental in helping to bring to Andover a representation of the wall being constructed by the

Don’t knock the weather. If it didn’t change once in a

while, nine out of 10 people

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You are not here merely Io make a living. You are here in

order to enable the world to

live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are

here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you

forget the errand.

Woodrow Wilson

When good things happen,

you owe.Muriel Siebert

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Sharonist government in the occupied Palestinian territories. This representation is an effort by the Israeli-Palestinian Task Force of the coalition of peace and justice organizations, Unit­ed for Justice with Peace, to educate Americans about the reality of the Separation Wall, the so-called “security fence.’’

The Thursday FileWe never care for the pre­

sent moment. We are so foolish

that we wander in times that are not ours, and never think of the only time that belongs to

us; we are so frivolous that we

dream of the days that are not, and thoughtlessly pass over the only one that exists. We

never live, but hope to live; and

since we are always preparing

to be happy it is inevitable that we shall never be so.

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Stay centered by accepting

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A friendship can weather most things and thrive in thin

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The issues faced by Israel and Palestine are complex, steeped in history which can be variously interpreted and will not be resolved without fierce determination by both sides. But it is the contention of thoughtful and dedicated people worldwide that walls of this sort never lead

Continued on page 9

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort

Herm Albright(1876-1944)

Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your

friends.

Czech proverb

All the artist can do is fash­ion some thing that will pro­duce a certain effect on some­one else’s mind.

Paul Valery, French poet

The Oscar Wilde quotation

I am not young enough to know everything.

Best quotation sentThe road to a friend’s house

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In Middle East, walls make for worse neighbors■ NO WALLSContinued from page 8

to lasting peace. Indeed, history teaches us that the opposite is true. One need only remember the Berlin Wall and the misery it wrought.

The Israeli peace organization, Gush Shalom, has compiled extensive research on this issue. Its Web site, www.gush- shalom.org, offers a comprehensive discus­sion of the realities of the Separation Wall. Billed by Sharon as a temporary measure, the cost to construct the wall is estimated at $2 million per kilometer, meaning a staggering $1.5 billion to complete. In places it is 26 feet high, topped by barbed wire, with 13-foot deep trenches on either side. And the “securi­ty fence” is not being constructed along the agreed upon 1967 border. Instead the wall intrudes deep into the West Bank, usurping as much as 40 to 50 percent of what was agreed in 1967 to be Palestinian land.

Countless Palestinian homes have been razed. Families are now in makeshift refugee camps. Villages are separated from their water supplies and farmers are separated from their livelihoods, their fields. 83,000 Palestin­ian olive trees have been destroyed. The town of Qalqiliya and the village of Jayouus are completely surrounded by the wall, with resi­dents being required to pass through a control gate to enter and exit. Recent reports of the US military surrounding an Iraqi village, Abu Ilishma, with a barbed wire fence reflect a strategy learned from the Israelis. This tactic has not led to peace in Israel; it is not promot­

LETTERS

ing understanding and trust in Iraq. It is unlikely to lead to anything but more terrorist attacks in both Israel and Iraq; occupation breeds terrorism.

In all of recorded history, there is no instance where fighting injustice with injus­tice leads to a reasoned result. Have we learned nothing from experience? No one suggests that the Palestinians are blameless, but this wall is not a defensive measure against terrorism. It is instead a direct assault on the two-state solution that has almost uni­versal support as the most likely resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The route of the wall renders a Palestinian state impossi­ble. Even the Bush administration has balked at the route, for this very reason. Pope John Paul II has pleaded with the Israeli govern­ment: “In reality, the Holy Land doesn’t need walls, but bridges." We agree.

An organization of which we are mem­bers, Merrimack Valley People for Peace, seeks to promote programs with local groups, including synagogues and churches. As US taxpayers, we deplore the use of our dollars to construct this wall. We call on all Americans, of every ethnic and religious persuasion to learn the facts. We stand for freedom, securi­ty and dignity for all. To that end, we will continue to read, to listen and to talk in forums and with passersby in front of Old Town Hall.

Donald Abbott 300 South Main St. Rebecca Backman 19 Pomeroy Road

Teachers union president: Solution is ‘adequate funding’Editor, Townsman:

There’s an old saying, “You get what you pay for.” In the case of our public schools, however, Andover is getting more than it paid for - a top performing system at a bargain basement price.

The numbers speak for them­selves: Andover Public Schools rank seventh in state overall MCAS results; yet rank a dismal 151st in per pupil spending. And this town is ranked 22nd in per­sonal income and 14th in property values.

Property values are very much a case in point, because real estate prices and public school quality are clearly related. A recent col­umn in a Boston paper cites the opinion of Newton realtors that “good schools are the reason for the record-high selling prices” in that community (which, inciden­tally, ranks 15th in MCAS results).

All of this might seem to be good news for Andover taxpayers, who have turned down two over­rides to fund the schools. After all, everyone loves a bargain. But like so many “bargains,” there are hid­den costs and pitfalls. The real bot­tom line for Andover is distressing and sobering. Simply stated, Andover schools cannot maintain their excellence unless they are adequately funded.

As all of us now know only too well from recent events, the cracks are already beginning to show in the foundation of our academic excellence. The state Department of Education has cited Andover’s failure to comply with state instructional time requirements - Massachusetts mandates a mini­mum of 990 high school instruc­tional hours; Andover High School provides about 860 - and it has ordered that the situation be corrected by January.

The reason for Andover’s predicament is no mystery. AHS Principal Peter Anderson has stat­ed that he needs between 25 to 30 additional faculty to meet the state’s learning time demands. But because of underfunding, Andover has actually cut 29 faculty posi­tions, including 15 at the high school. And cuts in faculty result­ed in cuts in curriculum. Among the courses no longer being offered at Andover High School are electives in the fine arts, music, and business. Little wonder that students cannot enroll in enough courses to satisfy the state’s learn­ing time requirements.

There are some who say that our problems can be solved cheap­ly, that if only teachers taught more classes the crisis would go away. But such an argument

ignores some very basic facts:• Andover teachers spend as

much time in the classroom as the overwhelming majority of teach­ers statewide, and more than some. (For example, Andover teachers teach an average of 27 minutes per day longer than teachers in New­ton - a community, incidentally, which passed two overrides in support of its schools).

• Andover teachers need their non-teaching time for a variety of vital activities: class preparation and planning, correcting papers, assisting students, writing college recommendations, etc. - and most Andover teachers still have hours of school-related work to do in the evening.

The solution is adequate fund­ing. Anything less will only wors­en and perpetuate the crisis we face. Anything less will threaten the education of our children. Anything less will threaten our property values and the very qual­ity of life, which makes our com­munity so special and appealing. Anything less should be unaccept­able to all of us who care about Andover.

Tom Meyers President

Andover Education Association (Teachers’ Union)

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OBITUARIES

Joseph C. Ippolito

Joseph C. IppolitoVolunteered with many organizations

Joseph C. Ippolito, 76, of Andover, died Friday, Dee. 5 at

Merrimack Valley Hos­pital inHaverhill. Born inLawrence, he graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School, Georgetown University and Portia

Law School. He served in the Navy during Word War II.

Mr. Ippolito worked at Carter-Rice in Boston until he retired. He was an avid reader who enjoyed the company of his family and many friends.

He was a member of and enjoyed volunteering his time to help with many organizations. These included St. Augustine Church in Andover, St. Vincent DePaul Society of Andover. Seton Asian Center of Lawrence, Community Action of Haverhill and the Legal Aid Society of Lowell.

Members of his family include his wife of 49 years, Barbara (Sciutol Ippolito; daughter. Laura Lipfert and her husband Raymond of Atkinson, N.H.; son. Joseph Ippolito and his wife Trina of Andover; brother, Thomas Ippolito of North Andover; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was the brother of ihe late Dr. Gino Ippolito of Pel- Cun. N.H.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. 43 Essex St., Andover, 01810; or the Seton Asian Center. 1 Ballard Way. Lawrence. MA 01843.

Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home. 17 Third St., North Andover.

Robin R. AhouseFormer resident was video supervisor

Robin Rhone Ahouse, 45, of Woodbury, Conn, and formerly of Andover, died of breast can-

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cer Saturday, Dec. 6 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

She was born in Brattleboro, Vt. and moved with her family to Mexico when she was 3.

Her family returned to the US in 1964, living in New York City and then Minneapolis, Minn. She graduated from the Blake School in Minneapolis in 1976, attended Wells College in Aurora, N.Y. and graduated from the University of Minneso­ta in 1980 with a liberal arts degree in communications.

After graduation she moved to Boston and worked at Honey­well Electro-Optics Division in Lexington, where she was supervisor of the video depart­ment. Family members said she won numerous awards during her tenure there.

She was a member of ITVA and served as vice-president and then president of the organiza­tion.

While working at Honeywell, she met and married David Ahouse in 1986. The couple set­tled in Andover and moved to Woodbury, Conn, in 1998.

Mrs. Ahouse was active in Woodbury, and was a member of the Woodbury Junior Women's Club and a volunteer at the Mitchell Elementary School.

She also ran a successful family biography business.

In 2001 she took a position as an administrator in the admis­sions department at the Rumsey Hall School in Washington, Conn, and remained there until her illness would not allow her to work.

Family members said she had many, many friends and "will be sorely missed by those whose life she touched."

In addition to her husband, members of her family include two children. Cameron and Hayley Ahouse; her mother, Ann Rhone; brothers, Christo­pher. Jack, George, Gregory and Richard Rhone; sisters, Melinda and Jacqueline Rhone; stepchil­dren, Lori, Morgan and David Ahouse Jr.; and one step-grand­child.

Cremation took place. A memorial service will be held in January.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Arrangements are by the Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home. 2 School St.. Woodbury, Conn.

Stephen A.DiasEngineer wasformer Andover resident

Stephen A. Dias, 66, of Bed­ford, N.H. and formerly of Andover, died Monday, Dec. 8 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H.

He was an engineer for Tex­tron Corp, in Wilmington before retiring. He also lived in Lawrence and Windham, N.H. before moving to Bedford last

year.Born m Central Falls. R.I.,

and educated in Pawtucket. R.I., he attended Roger Williams Junior College, the University of Rhode Island and Northeastern University and graduated from Merrimack College in North Andover with a degree in engi­

neering.Mr. Dias served in the Army

and was a member of St. Eliza­beth Seton Church in Bedford and former member of St. Matthew Parish in Windham.

Members of his family include his wife, Doris P. (Ledoux, Dias; sons, David Dias of Deerfield, John Dias and his wife Denise of Billerica, and Peter Dias and his wife Susan of Manchester; a brother. Gene Dias of Attleboro; a sister, Rose­mary Garafano of Prov idence, R.I.; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, N.H.

A funeral Mass will be said today, Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, Windham.

Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Priscilla Jane ManningLifelong Andover resident

Priscilla Jane (Moss) Man­ning, 81, died early Sunday

1IMI Years Ago - 1903Charles W. Richardson has

entered the butter, cheese and egg business.

William Clemens of Ballard­vale has been elected captain of the Punchard football team for

next season.A valuable horse owned by

M.T. Stevens and Co. and used at Marland's Mill died Tuesday afternoon of colic.

George Spark of Frye Village lost a finger while working at the Tyer Rubber factory last Sat­urday, his hand getting caught in the machinery.

Among the passengers who sailed from Boston on Saturday, Dec. 5, on the White Star Line steamship Romantic, which inaugurated the winter service between Boston and Mediter­ranean ports, were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Wilmarth of Central Street.

The Andover Association football team will play Lynn tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Both teams are excep­tionally strong and a good game is expected.

Fire was discovered in the coal pocket at Smith and Dove's factory yesterday morning and a large portion of the enormous supply had to be removed to a safe distance.

A.R Sherman of Common Street shot two foxes last week at Derry, N.H.

Oscar Pippig of this city has accepted a position as overseer in a mill in North Chelmsford.

75 Years Ago-1928Two plays, “Martha's

Mourning" by Phoebe Hoffman and “Jazz and Minuet" by Ruth Giorloff were presented by the Abbot Dramatic Club in Davis Hall on Tuesday evening.

Wanted: A boy to learn the printing trade at The Andover Press. Apply by letter only.

The Civil Service Commis­sion has announced that until Dec. 31 it will receive applica­tions for positions of storekeep­er-gauger under the Bureau of Prohibition in this state. The entrance salary will be between $2,000 and $2,500 a year.

The Industrial League held their regular roll-off at the Essex bowling alleys Monday evening. The Imperials defeated the Tylers 922 to 912, and the Essex defeated Smith and Dove 1,232 to 1,159.

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morning, Dec. 7 at Seacoast Nursing Home in Gloucester, after a long convalescence.

Born in Lawrence on April 22, 1922, Mrs. Manning was a lifelong resident of Andover, living on Argyle and York streets in Shawsheen in her childhood, and later on Maple Avenue with her late husband James Edwin Manning and their children.

Mrs. Manning attended Shawsheen Elementary School, and was a graduate of Punchard High School, where she was an honor roll student and winner of the Barnard Essay Contest in 1940.

She was an avid reader, a good piano player and had an

All Those Years AgoAndover Grange will have a

Christmas party at the next meeting Tuesday evening. The affair is intended for the young people of the Grange, and each member attending is asked to bring a 10-cent gift.

On Friday, a Boston & Maine railroad policemen visited the Bradlee School to seek the cooperation of the teachers in order to keep children as well as others from walking the B&M tracks. This is against the rules of the road and any persons doing so will be prosecuted.

Railroad managements are increasing and improving ser­vice and are operating with a maximum efficiency. These gains have been made in the face of declining freight and passenger traffic.

Using the big balls for the first time, Mrs. Bertha Clark of the leading Pins hit 270 for high triple in the match against the Spools in the Thimble Club league Tuesday afternoon.

Miss Ruth Hardy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Hardy of Chestnut Street, fell on the ice at the skating rink Saturday and fractured her wrist.

The Christmas tree for the Andovers Mothers Club will be held at the Guild House on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. All members are urged to be present.

50 Years Ago - 1953The estimated cost of build­

ing homes for which permits were granted during November, amounted to $254,845.

The Ballardvale PTA will hold a Christmas party follow­ing its regular meeting tonight in the Bradlee School at 8 o'clock.

Red Cross-trained nurses aides who did volunteer work during the war are being reacti­vated in Greater Lawrence.

Mrs. Rose T. Riley, 84, a native and lifelong resident of Ballardvale, died Monday at Lawrence General Hospital as the result of severe burns received Saturday when her clothing caught fire at her home, 40 River St.

Youth Center events include: a cocoa party on Saturday at 2 p.m. for the primary group, rollerskating from 6 to 8 p.m. for those junior and high school groups, which will be followed by a dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m.

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BONANNO — Frances E. Bonan­no. 68, ot Lawrence, died Mon­day, Dec 8 at Berkeley Nurs­ing Center. Members of her family include her son, Joseph F. Bonanno o, Andover.

GIARUSSO — Ida (Manzi) Giar­russo, 93, of Methuen, died Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Methuen. Members of her family include her sister, Sister Mary Angelina of Andover.

interest in music composition in her youth, her family said.

She worked as a bookkeeper for the Andover Housing Authority and as a retail store manager in Andover and Lawrence in the 1950s and '60s. She managed several Main Street businesses in Andover in the 1960s.

Mrs. Manning was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. In former years, when local Christian Science church services were held on Locke Street, she served as second reader for the Andover congre­gation, an honor she is said to have cherished.

Her children recall that she was very active in the church at

Street has returned home from the Lawrence General Hospital where she was a surgical patient.

The Ballardvale Sports Club went to Boston last Sunday evening to witness the Bruins- C’anadians hockey game at the Boston Garden.

The annual Methodist Church Christmas fair was held last Saturday afternoon and evening in the community room. Residents visited the tables arranged around the room where aprons, home-cooked foods, candy, fancy work and grabs were sold. Tea was served dur­ing the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Green­wood of Tewksbury Street are visiting relatives in Barre, Vt.

Ski jackets cost $ 11.95 and garters are 75 cents at Elander & Swanton's Inc. in Andover.

25 Years Ago - 1978A strictly business special

town meeting Monday night dis­posed of a two-item agenda in less than an hour. In the process permission was given to the School Building Committee to examine building a new East Junior High, rather than reno­vate, and allow spending $150,000 for a new sewer line for expansion of the Raytheon plant in West Andover.

The Andover Individual Reading System (AIRS) receives high praise in the Janu­ary Issue of Teacher Magazine. Editor Joan Baranskie, writing in her monthly column. Perspec­tive, tells of a recent visit to Andover, where she observed AIRS in action. Her conclusion: it is an “extremely successful” program and “reading is alive and well in the Andover school

system.Andover continues to be a

popular address as indicated by the 37 permits issued for new homes during November by building inspector William Meins. The permits issued most­ly to developers totaled $1,696,000.

The Doherty School faculty is planning a reception in honor of William Doherty on Dec. 20 at 8 a.m. Because it is rare to have a building named for someone presently living, the faculty believes this will be a unique opportunity for the chil­dren at Doherty to meet the per­son for whom their school has been named.

Town Manager Jared S. A. Clark got his evaluation and an additional $3,000 in salary as a result Saturday morning. The

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RACITE — Almerinda Josephine (Rignoli) Racite, 80, of Walling­ford, Conn, and formerly of Lawrence, died Thursday, Dec. 4 at Regency House Nursing Home in Connecticut. Mrs. Racite was an overseer in the athletic department at Phillips Academy in Andover before retiring 13 years ago.

that time, and that her faith was a source of support and strength throughout her life.

Members of her family include her daughters, Louisa Steinbach of Andover and Meredythe lmpey of Rockport; son Stephen Manning of Lex­ington; six grandchildren, including Ardithe and Eve, who lived with their grandparents on Maple Avenue for many years; three great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Samuel Simpson of Kennebunk. Maine and former­ly of Andover.

The family will welcome vis­itors tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 12 at Mrs. Manning’s home on 72 Maple Ave. between 4 and 7

p.m.

evaluation took place in open session at the conference room in town hall where the board was “unanimous in the feeling that the manager is preforming satisfactory, perhaps a little more than expected.”

10 Years Ago - 1993The School Committee voted

Tuesday night to approve the removal of approximately one minute and 15 seconds from a sexuality education video shown to sixth-graders.

Selectmen asked Town Man­ager Buzz Stapczynski Monday night to look into a state law that could allow residents to deduct the portion of their water and sewer bills that pays the debt service for capital expenditures. The change could mean a sav­ings of $80 to $100 dollars annually to homeowners who itemize on their tax returns.

Proposed changes to the state septic codes could cost some residents thousands of dollars or, in worst-cast scenarios, make buildable lots unbuildable, or even cause homes with working septic systems to be condemned.

Kenneth Testa, the man whose alleged crime spree included at least seven incidents in Andover, continues to be held in jail on $ 100,000 bail.

The Massachusetts legislative redistricting plan that divides Andover into two house districts became law Saturday. This means Andover will be repre­sented by two state legislators beginning in January 1995.

Phillips Academy has received a $2.2 million dona­tion, one of the largest single gifts in the school’s 215-year history, to fund renewal of its Arts and Communication Cen­

ter.Twenty-eight Andover High

School juniors were inducted in the National Honor Society Tuesday, Nov. 30, in a candlelit ceremony at Old Town Hall.

US House Minority Leader Newt Gingrich, (R-Georgia), in Andover last Friday morning at a benefit breakfast at the Andover Marriott for US Rep. Peter Torkildsen, R-Danvers, shared with his audience his goal to be speaker of the house.

Twenty Andover High School students, the highest number in 10 years, have been named commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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TOWN TALK ON THE SCENE

PHOTO BY TIM JEAN

Andover’s second king-size tree is hoisted into position at Minuteman Park on River Road. The tree lighting was scheduled for last night, Wednesday, after Townsman presstime.

Fun and luck pay off in spades for 42 clubs at Andover High

$350for coveted AHS parking space among the Casino Hight auction items that help put club budget in the black

Town of twinkling lightsAndover is going to glow with a second giant Christmas

tree this year.Marty Spagat, president of Brickstone Properties, brought a

85-foot tall, 47-foot wide, 15-ton Norway Spruce tree to Min­uteman Park on River Road last week.

The tree is slightly smaller than the 96-foot tree at Brick­stone Square.

Spagat said he was responsible for starting the 14-year tra­dition of bringing a giant Christmas tree to Brickstone Square, off York Street.

“The first couple of years it was big, but it wasn’t that big,” said Spagat, adding the first trees were about half the size of the

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Renee Campbell of Andover tunes up for her Jan. 11 marathon at Disney World.

After-school clubs at Andover High School were coming up about $23,000 short due to bud­get cuts. With some 1,000 kids taking

part in 42 clubs, parents took a gamble hosted a casino fundraiser last Fri­day night. It was a good gamble as the club budget is now rolling in the black.

Organizers say $18,000 was raised during the $50-per-ticket sold-out event at Indian Ridge Country Club.

A buffet dinner and dancing were also included for the 200 guests - mostly parents and some school

staff - who had fun playing blackjack, craps and roulette.

“Sports are great, but for lots of kids at Andover High, it’s the clubs that mean the most,” said organizer Lisa McDonald, a former Andona Society president. She tapped her Rolodex to help gather a good-sized crowd and many auction items.

Some of the 80 auction items had a new twist, as many featured high- schoolers pro­viding a service, such as babysit­ting, a dance class at the Collins Center and car detail­ing. Two of the hottest items were two coveted parking spaces at Andover High. Two bidders each paid $350 for them. Normally, students pay $100 for a

space.Attendees browsed the auction

tables, while casino tables lined the back of the room. Andover’s so-called celebrity dealers included coach Dave Fazio, AHS teacher Joe Spanos, AHS alum Carmen Scarpa and Andover Youth Services Director Bill Fahey, and they helped staff the card games and dice tables.

“We’re here to support the high school,” said parent Eric Lundquist, who attended with his wife. Sherry Lundquist, and echoed the opinion of many attendees. “We’ve had two kids go through the school, one there now and another coming up. Clubs are essential and it would be a loss not to have them."

Patrice Minton of the school’s Parent Advisory Council said parent interest often trails off when children get to high school. But the sold-out event shows “Andover parents are receptive to social events,” she said.

Besides being informed of the Casi­no Night, parents also were mailed let­ters asking for donations to clubs, said Ellen Travers, PAC co-president. She said about $10,000 was raised through the mailing. Andona donated another $5,000 to the club cause, while the Andover Service Club donated $2,000,

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Mary Beth Finn had fun stepping in as a blackjack dealer at the Casino Night benefit for Andover High School clubs.

Andover High teacher and basketball coach Dave Fazio (at right) deals a hand to Ellen and Jim Bedford and John McDonald (center).

Running for a causeBy Rlcha QoyalWhat’s Up intern

Andover resident Renee Campbell, a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will run a 26.2-mile marathon Jan. 11 at Disney World in Florida. She will

be one of 22,000 runners expected to take part in the marathon. Campbell will be running to honor her hero, 6-year-old Noel Reid, who suffers from Hodgkin's disease.

“The main purpose of this marathon is to raise funds to help research for a cure for these diseases,” said Campbell. Andover residents might have seen Campbell in front of Old Town Hall on Nov. 8 selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “I sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money for research for leukemia and lym­phoma research, and now I am running the marathon. I am very passionate about this society and believe that every cent that is made is going to a wonderful cause,” Campbell said.

She recently met a young man named Sandy, who is bat­tling a blood-related cancer. Campbell will also be thinking about him while running the marathon.

Running 26.2 miles in one stretch obviously isn't easy. “It takes a lot of training and practice,” said Campbell, who trains by running five or six days a week. “It’s difficult, but it is defi­nitely worth it. I’m very excited to go to Florida and run for a cure. It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Campbell.

Anyone who would like to help should send a donation check t made payable to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci­ety) in care of Campbell, 5 Brady Loop, Andover, 01810.

“Donations will be greatly appreciated and very helpful in finding a cure for these diseases,” Campbell said.

Key organizers of the Casino Night event were Lisa McDonald (left) and PAC co-president Ellen Travers.

Parents of four, Sherry and Eric Lundquist of Andover, bid on items at the auction table to support after-school clubs.

2 THE TOWNSMAN, DECEMBER 1 1, 2003

Andover Village Improvement Society publishes a new guidebook

AVIS (Andover Village Improvement Society) announces the publication of the third edition of the Andover Trail Guide, just in time for Christmas gifts. Virtually every map in the guide has been updated to reflect new trails and or expanding property boundaries, incorporating the work of David Dargie.

Bailey Reservation, the Robert A. Pustell Reservation and Den Rock have been added to the guide.

Alan French, chairman of the Andover Trails Committee, and Peggy Kruse, tnistee of AVIS, saw the project through to its completion. Copies of the Andover Trail Guide are available at Moor & Mountain store and at the Andover Bookstore. The price is $10.95.

Andover’s 25 reservations are well scattered throughout town, providing easy access for hikers, cross-country skiers, and snowshoe enthusiasts. Lakes and ponds are popular for bird watchers, especially during migrating seasons: high ridges are there for those who enjoy a challenging hike; old water mills remain for history buffs; and miles of level paths surrounded by trees are enjoyable in all seasons. Trails marked with AVIS signs are maintained by volunteer wardens. Boy Scouts have earned Eagle badges building boardwalks and bridges, and even a view­ing platform, complete with a bench overlooking a pond. As beavers continue to flood areas, wardens and Scouts are busy keeping the trails and bridges above water.

Sunday afternoon walks through these properties are orga­nized by AVIS and the Appalachian Mountain Club.

AVIS is currently conducting its annual appeal for its Land Acquisition Fund. Contributions to the fund will help AVIS add

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according to McDonald.The PAC has clearly surpassed the $23,000 needed to fund the

high school clubs this school year, and McDonald said any extra money will be put toward next year's club budget. This year, after­school clubs did not start until late fall because funding was ques- lionahle. But, thanks to the casino fundraiser and donations, next year’s club budget is sitting pretty.

“Now, there's this cushion that will make sure there's no prob­lem next year and the clubs can start when school starts in Septem­ber," McDonald said. "It was a great fundraiser for this cause."

(At left) Checking out their hands at the blackjack table are Brian Murray (left) and Bob Eckel.

(Above) Taking a chance with the dice at the casino night benefit for Andover High clubs is Chip Manozzi.

HOT CLUBSAbout 1,000 high-schoolers belong

to 42 clubs at Andover High. Here's a sampling of the clubs:

> American Asian Club

> Bowling Club

> DEAL (Discrimination, Equality, Awareness. Leadership)

> Extreme Expression (Bad Poetry Night is one event this club hassponsored)

> FOOD (Friends Offering Opportu­nities to Donate)

> GLAM (Girls Leadership Action Motivators)

> Mock Trial Team

> National Honor Society

> SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving)

> Yearbook

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Amesbury Playhouse Din­ner Theater: “Robert Burns Birthday Party: A Seots Cele­bration" will take place Sunday, Feb. I. This will be a memo­rable event with bagpipes, sword dancers as well as

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Fix-It Shop: Our December fix-it shop will take place Mon­day. Dec. 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Last chance to get some­thing fixed before the holidays.

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The Shawsheen Village Woman’s Club held a Scholarship Bridge and Luncheon last month. Betty Keefe, Sue Corcoran, Patti-Lou Murray, Libby Shea and Louise Spillane were hostesses.

The Shawsheen Village Woman's Club held a scholar­ship bridge event and luncheon

last month at the United Methodist Church in North Andover. The club awards three scholar­ships annual­ly to seniors at Andover High School

Jerry Hogan an<^ t'ie Greater

Lawrence Technical SchoolPeople who didn’t wish to play bridge, played board games or other card games of their choice.

The luncheon was prepared by the culinary arts department of

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A group of dancers from Nancy Chippendale's Dance Studios won third place at an international dance competition in Riesa, Germany on Nov. 24-28 — the first local team to win a medal at this competition, organizers said. The team qualified for the United States Dance Team by winning a national competition in July. They performed a jazz dance to the song "Big Noise” at the Germany competition sponsored by the International Dance Organization. The event is known as the "Olympics of Dance," with 27 countries competing, organizers said. Andover dancers in the picture are, from left: (front row, at left) Stephanie Feeney, 10th grade, Andover High School; (third from left) Alex Flint, eighth grade, St. Augustine School: (fifth from left) Emily Evans, ninth grade, Andover High School; and (back row, seventh from left) Rebecca Adlman, eighth grade, West Middle School.

the Technical School. Hostesses were Betty Keefe, Sue Corco­ran, Patti-Lou Murray, Libby Shea and Louise Spillane

Also last month, the group had its “Men and Friends" night at DiBurro’s in Haverhill. After dinner. Father Jerry Hogan, a.k.a., “the Circus Priest,” spoke about his life experiences. His "parish” took him 70,000 miles in a year where he visited 31 to 48 circuses in a year.

The club began its 83rd sea­son with a tea at Memorial Hall Library in October. Chairper­sons were Elizabeth Shea and Michael Beckerman. Hostesses were Kay Hussey, Adele Fyfe, Rosemary Surette, Helen West and Patti-Lou Murray. Mem­bers brought their favorite teacups and other items for Ron

At the Mother Connection's recent Sesame Street movie theme party are: (Standing, at left) Gina Murray (with son Sam); (standing at right) Laura Buonopane; seated, from left, are Elizabeth Koontz, Elmo, Katherine Bagshaw, and Sue Juknavorian (with daughter Abby). Everyone except Elmo is a member of the TMC Cares Committee.

Wackowski of Queen Falcon, in Tewksbury, to appraise.

Wackowski spoke to the group on the processes used in apprais­ing antiques.

The club's next meeting was scheduled for Monday. Dec. 8 at Marland Place, with speaker Sally Matson presenting “What People are saying about Susan B. Anthony - The Invincible.”

The Mother Connectionrecently hosted a Sesame Street movie-theme party where mem­bers came with their children to enjoy the festivities, and make donations towards its fall cam­paign to benefit local foster chil­

dren and foster families.The group donated 80 duffle

bags, a total of 150 pairs of new pajamas, and money toward pur­chasing 75 movie tickets to a local theater, to be distributed to foster families by the Depart­ment of Social Services

The Northeast Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeolog­ical Society and the R. S. Peabody Museum of Archaeol­ogy will cosponsor a program on Tuesday. Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Neal Trubowitz will speak on "Busting the Bluff Dweller Myth: Caddoan Settlements in the Southern Ozarks."

The lecture at the Peabody Museum, corner of Main andPhillips streets, is free and open to the public.

Trubowitz will give a brief background on Caddoan region archaeology and illustrate his talk with slides from photographs of the 1934 and 1979 field investi­gations and a variety of the arti­facts that were recovered.

The reexamination of Univer­sity of Arkansas Museum collec­tions made in 1934. plus new field reconnaissance for the Arkansas Archeological Survey in 1979, revealed evidence of Caddoan occupation in the upper Lee Creek basin in the southern Arkansas Ozarks. The data included objects that rarely sur­vive in the archaeological record, including foodstuffs, cordage, basketry and matting, and wood­en objects, as well as stone and ceramic artifacts.

The late prehistoric Caddoans practiced a mixed economy of horticulture, hunting, and gather­ing. They made use of diverse topographic features, including rock shelters. Based on the Lee Creek data, it was concluded that the literature perception of an Ozark bluff dweller culture, a prehistoric Native American

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Several members of Temple Emanuel’s Sisterhood joined more than 25,000 walkers who helped to raise $2.8 million at the largest one-day breast cancer walk in the nation. The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer took place on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the MDC Hatch Shell in Boston. All proceeds from this 5-mile walk along the Charles River are spent in Massachusetts on breast cancer research, advocacy efforts, and early detection and patient support programs. Pictured above are Temple Emanuel walkers Carol LeBovidge, Barbara Holstein, Belinda Traub, Joyce Danis, Lori Aronovitz and Debbie Hirsh.

Andover residents Jeana Ricci (right) and her mom, Donna (left), recently joined more than 100 other runners and walkers to kick off the American Stroke Association's “Train to End Stroke" marathon training program at the Westin Hotel in Waltham Also pictured is Ray Driscoll of Melrose. On Jan. 11. Train to End Stroke participants, including Jeana and Donna, will join thousands of other runners at their choice of either the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon in Orlando, or P.F. Chang's Rock N' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon in Phoenix. In exchange for a professional, five- month marathon-training program and transportation to the marathon site, each participant is asked to collect donations for stroke research. To learn more about stroke, call toll-free 1- 888-4-STROKE, or visit the American Stroke Association Web site at www.StrokeAssociation.org.

equivalent to “hillbillies," was a misnomer. As a result of this study and other investigations in the 1980s, the bluff-dweller con­cept subsequently was aban­doned.

Trubowitz. a registered pro­fessional archaeologist, received his graduate degrees front the State University of New York at Buffalo. His career of more than

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trees used during the last few years."It just kind of grew."

Now the tradition appears to be spreading to the other side of town.

Spagat said the management department of Brickstone proper­ties was moved to Minuteman Park earlier this year. The move would have meant he could not see a large tree outside his window for the first time in 14 years ago.

So he took the opportunity to start a new tradition by bringing in a second tree.

"It brings a lot of good cheer to everyone in the park and the com­munity and all the folks driving on (Interstate) 93," he said. "I hope we’re going to establish a new tra­dition."

The tree was scheduled to be lit last night, Wednesday, decorated in red, white and blue and topped with a 3-foot strobe light star.

Spagat said Minuteman Park will not host a Santa's Village, as

Brickstone does. He said it is meant to be a decoration for the other side of Andover to see, rather than a gathering spot.

- Andrea Gregory

Sunrise Singers’ big shiny disc

Andover’s Senior Center singing group, the Sunrise Singers, has released their first compact disc, Four Seasons of Sunrise. The CD is available at the Andover Bookstore and the Andover Senior Center at a cost of $10.

The group recorded the CD ear­lier this year in the hopes of financ­ing a trip to England. There the group will join with singers in Andover, England for a special per­formance.

The theme of the CD is season­al, including Christmas carols for winter, love songs for spring and patriotic numbers for the summer.

- Ben Heilman

Christmas is a time of high expectations. Churches and the world tell people to rejoice. However, some people cannot authentically experience those feelings because they are feeling sad, afraid or lonely.

According to the Rev. Eliza­beth Ann King at West Parish Church. Christmas is not always easy, fun or happy. Christmas celebrates the promise that God is with us, whatever happens. God did not come to earth as royalty in the midst of a celebration, but entered humbly and quietly in the midst of darkness where people are most in need.

Many spiritual traditions acknowledge the darkest day of the year. Dec. 21, the winter sol­stice, and have rituals to bring light into the darkness.

King invites the community to come to West Parish Church Garden Chapel next Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. for "Blue Christmas" - a quiet service of music, readings, meditation, candles and preparation.

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Open House: The center will hold its traditional Christmas Eve brunch and open house on Wednesday. Dec. 24 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $3, and we cordially invite you to drop in and join us in some holiday cheer.

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The Northeast Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeology Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, September through June.

Membership is open to all those interested in furthering their study of archaeology and prehistoric and historic cultural history.

For additional information, call the Peabody Museum at 978-749-4490.

□ □□Girl Scout Troop 1036, a

third-grade troop from South School, has taken part in a holi­

few readings from scripture, time for quiet reflection, candle­light, a few carols, and Holy Communion, anticipating the coming of the Christ Child, and offering prayers for loved ones at this holy time of the year.

For information contact the Rev. Linda Ricketts at 978- 475-0529.

□ □□Tomorrow. Friday, Dec. 12,

beginning at 7 p.m., Temple Emanuel will be present a “not- to-be-missed musical Hanukkah event." The evening will feature performances by several groups: temple members singing with the Boston Community Gospel Choir and its music of encour­agement; the religious school chorus and orchestra, the preschool chorus and the adult choir. A traditional Oneg will follow the program. All are wel­come. For more information, contact the Temple office at 978- 470-1356.

FOR SENIORSlast year with a lot of laughs. Tickets are $3. Come ring in the new year with food, fun, and friends.

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They go over to the mitten tree at Town Offices to hang mittens for charity, and then walk over to Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery for hot chocolate, a snack and craft.

This is third year the troop has hung up mittens. The girls really look forward to it each year, said troop leader Kathy Vano, and have made it clear that it is a holiday tradition they would like to keep. “To help people at all times” is part of the Girl Scout promise.

The girls also went to Mar­land Place to sing Christmas carols this year.

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new parcels of land to the more than 1,000 acres of fields, wood­lands and wetlands it now holds in Andover. As unpreserved open space in Andover is scarce and in high demand, AVIS remains alert to land acquisition opportunities.

The trustees expect to final­ize purchases of several small parcels in the near future.

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For more information about AVIS, or to make a donation to the Land Acquisition Fund, check out www.avisandover.org.

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M. Gertrude Binette, who checked in the likes of Jack Lemmon at the Andover Inn, has semi-retired. She still works a few hours each week sewing.

Out at the inn (sort of)Andover Inn receptionist sews up 19-year career

By Ben HeilmanFor almost 19 years, M. Gertrude Binette

was the first person to greet most weary travel­ers entering the Andover Inn on the Phillips Academy campus. Semi-retired at age 73, Binette is still coming to work at the inn, but this winter she is no longer behind its reception

desk.Now, she works a few hours each week as a

seamstress.Binette started working at the Andover Inn

in 1984, when she was 54. She had already had a career as a sewing teacher for the Singer Sewing Machine dealer in Lawrence.

Binette checked some famous people into the inn during her time. Jack Lemmon and Louis Gossett Jr. were among the customers she served.

She says she also answered all kinds of questions in her time behind the reception desk. She never had to think long when someone asked her how old the inn was. It’s 73 years old

-just like her.Binette thinks of the Andover Inn restaurant

as a place to go on nice occasions, such as a birthday.

Binette says staff turnover in the hotel and restaurant business happens quickly. She says she was surprised to see so many people come and go because she tends to remain loyal to a business when she enjoys the work. Still, Binette didn't plan to remain at the inn for almost two full decades. “1 didn't think I'd stay so long,” she says.

Now Binette is back to her roots as a seam­stress. She works about nine hours each week doing odd jobs, such as turning old tablecloths into napkins. “It breaks up the week and gives me something to do,” she says.

Binette says she prefers quiet when she is sewing. The room she works in is free from the music that is always playing in the inn's lobby. Only one thing might disturb her while she is working, but she doesn’t worry about it any­more. “There’s a phone, but I don’t have to answer it,” says Binette.

Small businesses feel tax pinch via rentLowered assessments ease tax burden on larger properties

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By Meir RindeA long slump in sales of men’s suits at Enzo of

Andover is making it hard for owner Enzo Fossel- la to cover his expenses, including rental costs he estimates are among the highest in Andover.

He worries his financial picture will soon dark­en even further, when his landlord passes on the town’s recent propertytax increase in the form of yet another rent hike for the Elm Square store, Fossella said.

“A lot of us that are leasing space are not doing the kind of busi­ness that we used to do," he said. “My business is way down, but my land­lord is not going to care how my business is when he gets the tax bill.”

Yet just as Fossella and other small-business owners begin to feel the brunt of higher taxes, some of the area's biggest property owners, such as Brickstone Properties and Wyeth Biopharma, will receive a break from the town that will sharply limit the size of their tax increases. The average commercial tax bill will only increase 1 percent, yet scores of smaller business properties and industrial properties will be socked with tax increases of almost 10 percent. Merchants say they will have to pass the resulting rent increases on to their customers, making it harder for them to do business in Andover.

“Sometimes we take it for granted that we have businesses in our community, and we shouldn't,” said Selectman Brian Major, who voted against the change in tax rates approved two weeks ago. “Andover is a great mailing address, but if the cost of doing business is too high, then they're going to go somewhere else.”

The big contrast in the size of the upcoming tax increases resulted from a downturn in the mar­ket for rentals of offices and other commercial space. Assessor Bruce Symmes said. With a vacancy rate of 40 percent at Brickstone Square and some buildings in the area of River Road left completely empty, some major property owners asked for tax abatements last year, saying the value of their buildings had plummeted.

Rather than pay out abatements from the town

Toy drive atHawthorn Suites

The Andover Hawthorn Suites has teamed up with the US Marine Reserve to help collect new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to needy children in the community.

“The goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters up to 15 years old.

Recently, the management team at the Andover Hawthorn Suites has launched a campaign enticing their corporate clients to drop off toys for this worthy cause,” according to a release.

All toy donations must be dropped off in the lobby of the Andover Hawthorn Suites on or before Wednesday, Dec. 17 to be delivered by Christmas. People can bring their shiny new, unwrapped toys to the Hawthorn Suites Andover, 4 Riverside Drive. For directions to the property call 978- 475-6000.

The Hawthorn Suites Andover is owned and operated by KW Hotels.

The Andover Post Office on Stevens Street and the Brickstone Tree area off York Street (see listing, page 21) will also serve as separate Marine Corps Toys for Tots sites.

treasury, Symmes asked to negotiate lower assess­ments on the properties. That way when the town increased tax collections across the board, as per­mitted under state law, the owners would not receive substantially larger tax bills.

As a result, the average commercial property, which was worth about $2.5 million last year and

paid $40,948 in taxes, is worth just $2.3 million now. If the tax rate had stayed the same, the property’s tax bill would have fallen to $37,512.

A majority of select­men did not want the business tax bills to actually drop - that

would lead to even higher residential tax bills - so they adjusted the commercial tax rate upward from $ 16.54 to $ 18.13 per $ 1 .(XX) of assessed val­uation, an increase of 9.6 percent. The adjustment means the average commercial property will pay $41,119, a slight increase from last year.

But that is for a hypothetical average property. The actual change in tax bills will vary widely. Symmes will not release the new assessments until the end of December, but said most business properties - other than Brickstone and a number of others - will see no change in their values.

That means people like Anthony DiNapoli, who owns the Main Street building where Enzo Fossella has had his store for 21 years, will see tax increases of nearly 10 percent.

Giving tax breaks to large properties where thousands of people work is a sound form of eco­nomic development, said Leonard A. Wilson, the CEO at First Essex Bank and chairman of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.

But Wilson, an Andover resident, said it must not come at the expense of small businesses that help make a town into a community.

“Andover is an attractive town to live in because the downtown works," he said. "You can go to a good men's clothing store, coffee shops, good little restaurants, a good photo shop, hair­dressers and dry cleaners. If the barbershop is no longer here, is Andover still as nice a place?

"These are the folks that really wind up getting squeezed," he said.

BRIEFSDoughnut shop returns to Main StreetBy Andrea Gregory

Dunkin' Donuts is finally back on Main Street.

After opening the store late last Wednesday morning, owner Frank Pino said he was more than ready for

the big day.Based on the first few days of

business, Pino said about half of his clientele has returned, but he imag­ines things will pick up once word of his store’s reopening spreads.

To let the community know he is back in business, a person wearing a giant coffee cup costume stood in front of Olde Andover Village wav­ing to passing traffic and welcoming customers last week.

Pino said he was able to keep all 15 of his employees during the two and a half months he was out of busi­ness in downtown. He said his employees worked temporarily at other Andover Dunkin’ Donuts and a few worked at his Billerica store.

When Pino first found out he had to move out of 96/ Main St., he said he did not want anyone to lose their job over the move. “The most inter­esting thing is how happy all the cus­tomers are. They're hugging our old employees,” claimed Pino.

Pino said he signed a 17-year lease at his new location, and plans

to be on Main Street for a long time.“We have a business to inn, and

we just want to continue operating in town,” said Pino. “Time to just say ‘make the donuts.’”

Free SOMWBA workshop in Lowell

A free state certification work­shop will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Lowell Small Business Assistance Center, 169 Merrimack

St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.This workshop is sponsored by

the State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance and will present the requirements for state and federal transportation certifica­tion for minority-or woman-owned businesses. The state purchases mil­lions of dollars worth of products and services from SOMWBA-certi-

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instruction on completing the certifi­cation application and competing in public markets. All SOMWBA applicants must attend one work­shop. Pre-registration is required. For information and a registration package call 617-973-8692 or log onto www.somwba.state.ma.us and register online.

All property types see tax increase

Taxes for the average single-family home will increase $244 when bills arrive in the mail next month. The owner of that home, assessed at $497,800, will pay $5,710 - an increase of 4.46

percent.The owner of the average commercial prop­

erty worth $2.27 million will pay about $41,100 - a jump of 0.42 percent, while taxes for the average industrial property increase 8.44 per­

cent.Fearing the possibility of a Proposition 2/

override to balance next year’s budget. Select­man Ted Teichert voted to keep homeowners’ taxes from increasing more than businesses last month. "I’m not advocating an override, but if you do have one and you go for a (higher tax rate), you really whack the residents," he said.

Teichert, John Hess and Mary Lyman voted in favor of this split, while Ray Hender and Brian Major offered more business-friendly pro­posals. Both homes and businesses will pay more, though businesses will see a laiger per­centage increase. “That's dangerous because you can't take businesses for granted. By having busineses in a community you're able to do so much more,” said Selectman Brian Major. “If businesses get to a point that its not economical­ly feasible to be in Andover, then they’ll move."

The breakdown of the total taxes raised by the town will remain almost the same - residen­tial property will pay about 69 percent of the total tax money raised, about the same percent­age as last year.

If selectmen had kept last year's tax factor - the gap between the home and business rate - the same, the average homeowner would have seen an increase of 8.19 percent

PROPERTY TAX INCREASESresidential 4.46 percent Commercial 0.42 percent * Industrial 8.44 percent

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Drawing on perfection: Teaching how to get it right

Children's author and illustrator Laura Seeley visited the combined scond-grade classes at Shawsheen School last Friday. She taught the students about shading, highlights and shadows, and giving their drawings a sense of depth and realism by combining simple shapes, as in this teddy bear.

By Ben Heilman

Nationally recognized children's author and illustrator Laura Seeley was in Andover last week to publicize her new book and visit her mother.

Seeley, a former Andover resident and public school student, visited Shawsheen School to give the little ones a drawing lesson and teach them something about writing.

Seeley has written McSpol's Hidden Spots. The Book of Shad- owboxes: A Story of the ABC's, and The Magical Moonhalls. Her new book. Shadowbox Hunt, A Search & Find Odyssey, is available at Andover Book Store.

Seeley is a good person to talk to children about the importance of rough drafts because she says she writes as many as 25 rough drafts before a story is ready.

“I'm no genius. I have to do it over and over and over again," said Seeley. “I'm kind of a perfectionist.”

But Seeley admits she's not perfect. She told kids she spelled the word Dalmatian wrong in McSpots Hidden Spots and the mistake appeared in the first run of the book. Seeley told kids to e-mail her if they found any mistakes in her new book.

Shadowbox Hunt, A Search & Find Odyssey is a search-and-find book. Kids have to read to discover what they are looking for.

Seeley went to South Elementary School and was switched over to Bancroft Elementary after it opened.

“I think I was one of the first graduates of Bancroft." she said. Seeley graduated from Andover High before attending

Rochester Institute of Technology.She spent 25 years in Atlanta, Ga. before moving to her current

home in San Francisco, Calif.Seeley's parents influenced her future career. Her dad was a doc­

tor who w rote in verse and drew cartoons. Her mother was a nurse who painted. Seeley said she gravitated towards children's writing.

"I always liked to write in rhyme and I put that together with illustration, and that spelled children's books." she said.

Seeley is finishing her rough drafts for her next book, to be released next Christmas. The book. Jerome, has only been done in pencil so far.

"It's about a little dog with self-esteem issues. He wants to look like other animals,” said Seeley.

Second-grader Jeffrey Dreyfus follows Laura Seeley's step-by- step instructions, learning how to draw a teddy bear.

Students learn about polling processProfessor at Merrimack College measures public opinion on important current issuesBy Alan Chitoff

For those who want to know what the public thinks about current issues, the Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) at Merrimack College is where to look for answ ers.

CPOR conducts surveys and tracks public opinion on current issues of importance. Dr. Rus­sell May er, an associate profes­

sor in the Department of Politi­cal Science at Merrimack Col­lege. launched CP( )R so that his students could apply their class­room experience.

Mayer wanted his students to have a practical understanding and appreciation of the polling process. But he also anticipates that CPOR w ill have a broader impact in the community. “We

hope that the center will con­tribute to public dialogue and discourse," he said.

To date, the center's most ambitious initiative is the Bay State Poll, a statewide scientific survey of Massachusetts resi­

dents conducted quarterly. (See sidebar story, at lower left. ]

Made possible by a grant from the Eagle-Tribune Publish­ing Co., and one of the first of its kind in the state, the Bay State Poll will track public opinion on

Book Review

a variety of political and social issues.

The most recent Bay State Poll asked questions about cur­rent issues of local and state­wide concern: the state budget situation, prescription drugs, the

Democratic presidential race, and the same-sex marriage issue.

"We're going to be out with some results that can inform lawmakers about what the pub-

Continued on page I7

Merrimack’s Bay State Poll: Public shows tolerance for raising taxes

Raising taxes appears the w ay most Massachusetts residents pre­fer dealing with the state's budget crisis, according to the initial release of the Bay State Poll, a statew ide omnibus poll conducted Nov. 12-19 bv the Center for Public Opinion at Merrimack College (CPOR).

Of the 491 Massachusetts residents over the age of 18 surveyed, when it came to dealing with the state's budget problems:

• 48 percent preferred raising taxes;• 24 percent preferred continuing to cut state programs and ser­

vices:• 28 percent were not sure;In explaining this surprisingly high level of support for what is

generally considered a politically unpopular option. Dr. Russell Mayer. CPOR director and associate professor of political science ai Merrimack College, pointed to another one of the poll's key find­ings. the fact that 55 percent of respondents said the state's budget shortfall had affected local programs such as education a great deal, md 34 percent said such programs had been affected somewhat.

The people of Massachusetts are seeing the state's budget cuts played out in their everyday lives, in losing programs in their local communities, and they are not sure how much more of this they can take, he said. Continued on page 17

The Wind Singerby William Nicholson

Reviewed by John Chartier and James Caron

This week, 14-year-old Andover resi­dents John and James review a book for young readers who enjoy fantasy novels, especially books with many plot twists.

Long ago, when the Manth people still lived in mat-walled shelters, when they had first discovered the great salt caves, came a band of travelers. These strangers slowly erected a large wooden tower. No one could ask them why: they would only shrug or smile. Soon came the day when the struc­ture was finished. As soon as this was so, the travelers began to leave. Just before set­ting on their way, their leader placed a small shiny object in the shape of an ‘S’ into a hole in the structure. Thus, the wind singer was created. As the author so elo­quently describes it. "A new sound entered their lives. They heard it in their sleep, and woke smiling, without knowing why. They

gathered in the warm night air, and listened in joy and won­der. The wind singer was singing."

Now, the city of Aramanth is the residence of the wind singer. It still stands, but the voice of the wind singer is long lost. Years ago the evil Morah sent her endless army of Zars to the gates of Ara­manth. So horrible were they, the few who lived to tell the tale were too frightened tospeak of it. Nothing could be done but to give the voice to the Morah in exchange for sparing the city. Now the unknowing city of Aramanth has fallen slowly but surely into the grasp of the Morah once more. No, there are no Zars this time, but their pres­ence is unmistakable. The Morah has creat­ed castes to maintain order; annual exami­nations set people in their places based on achievement. The city is controlled by the Morah. except for one family: the Haths. It

becomes their duty to free the city from the clutch of the Morah and free them from the misery.

The Wind Singer is William Nicholson's first book, but many know him for his other endeavors. Nichol­son has written, directed, or produced more than 40 films including the recent Gladiator and First Knight. He has cer­tainly brought the action and intrigue seen in his films to

this book.The Wind Singer is best suited for fanta­

sy lovers, but anyone will find themselves seduced after reading just the prologue. This book brings forth an old theme, but with many new twists. Sections may resemble The Giver, or Fahrenheit 451, but we assure readers that Nicholson has many new ideas.

We give The Wind Singer a 9 out of 10

Continued on page 17

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Students learn about the polling process

W hat’s Up___________________

Students have mixed reactions to class-time ideas■ MERRIMACK’S CENTER FOR PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH

Continued from page 16

lie thinks,” said Mayer.Private businesses, governmental agencies, or other organiza­

tions can arrange to insert specific questions into future polls, an effective way to share the cost of a survey project.

According to Mayer, CPOR may have some advantages over an independent polling service. “We have the highest level of methodolog­ical standards,” he explained. Stu­dents participate in the polls as inter­viewers, and are prepared by their academic training in polling method­ology. And because they are applying examples from the classroom context, he said they are “less likely to go off course” during the interview.

“I understood the importance of formulating objective questions," said Audra Alexander, an Andover resi­dent and current Merrimack student.“And I knew exactly how to ask them,” she added.

The center is fully equipped to conduct Computer Assisted Tele­phone Interviewing (CATI) using a 12-station, state-of-the-art- sys tern that allows for customized, reliable and efficient data collec­

tion.Phone numbers automatically dial from a database of randomly

generated phone numbers from around the state, and an adminis­trative terminal is used to gather results and track response pat

terns.After the polls are completed, poll respondents and anyone who

is interested can see the results by visiting the URL: www.merri- mack.edu/polling.

Merrimack students already have been surprised by the diversi­ty of opinions on the issues. It has been “eye opening” for them, Mayer said.

“I understood the

importance of

formulating objective

questions, and I knew

exactly how to ask

them.”

AUDRA ALEXANDER OFANDOVER, A STUDENT AT

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

Merrimack’s Bay State Poll■ OMNIBUS SURVEY OF PUBLIC OPINION IN MASS.

Continued from page 16

The generally less popular idea of continuing to cut state pro­grams and services did receive above average levels of support among certain sub-groups in the population.

Not surprisingly. Republicans (50 percent) and conservatives (48 percent) preferred this solution. In addition, 32 percent of men favored this option, in contrast to 20 percent women. More than 30 percent of those with a high school education or less endorsed this approach, and 36 percent of those polled from the western part of the state - 413 area code residents - favored such cuts.

These questions on the state’s budget situation were asked as part of the Bay Stale Poll, sponsored by the Center for Public Opin­ion Research at Merrimack College.

The recently established center is dedicated to providing timely and accurate information on issues of public importance, relying on survey research and related methods.

The Bay State Poll is an omnibus survey of public opinion in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts scheduled to be repeated quar­terly. More information on this CPOR studies can be found at www.merrimack.edu/polling.

By Kyra Auffermann What’s Up intern

Regardless of how '.he town addresses the lack of classroom time for Andover High School stu­dents, the stu­dents will ulti­mately be signifi­cantly affected - and they know it.

The problem is that Andover High School has fallen short of the 990 instruction hours required by the state. The ramifications could be immedi­ate, if schedule changes are made, or become notorious in a few years, if the school’s reputation becomes tarnished.

The administration has indi­cated that one potential solution for the class-time problem could be to abolish study halls, replacing them with instruction­al time in the form of “directed studies” or additional courses. This idea has received a mixed reaction.

Diana Harlow, a junior, com­mented, “It’s so hard to know what to think because the stu­dents don’t really have a say in it. I like the fact that I have another study next semester because I’ll get more work done that way, instead of having another elective. Making us take another elective seems pointless because it’s just a filler course."

However, senior Ryan Shep­pard is willing to support this possibility. “1 believe it is one of the only options we have at this point, and it’s the school’s responsibility to comply with state law. This is a quick solu­tion to the problem, and if the studies are going to be taken away in order to accommodate the state’s decision, we will just have to deal with it,” he said.

A survey issued to first block classes last Thursday presented possible elective choices, and students with second-semester studies were asked to indicate

“It’s so hard to know

what to think because

the students don’t

really have a say in it...

Making us take another

elective seems

pointless because it’s

just a filler course.”

DIANA HARLOW, A JUNIOR AT ANDOVER HIGH

their preferences. Courses offered included competitive team activities, writing work­shops, bioethics, MCAS or SAT

prep, and music critique.

This attempt to obtain student input was appre­ciated by stu­dents such as senior Dave Baletsa. “They should get class­es people want to take, and they’re going about it well by doing those surveys,” he said.

Not everyone at AHS believes the situation war­

rants the recent barrage of pub­licity it has received.

“I think our school is getting scammed. A huge portion of schools in the state have study halls but are counting them towards their 990 hours, and also count after-school pro­grams toward their hours, as well as summer assignments - so we really aren’t doing any less then most schools. It just seems that way because of the bad press and we don’t call

them ‘directed studies,”’ said senior Jake Kleinman. “I don’t feel like I’m getting a bad edu­cation, as I have four academics this semester and five next semester, including three APs, and physics - so I want my one study to get my homework done.”

The heavy media coverage of this issue will have ramifica­tions on the Andover area and perceptions of the public school

system.Mike Gibson, who lives in

Andover but attends St. John’s Prep in Danvers, said his deci­sion to attend a private school was influenced by the amount

of instruction given. “Class time in a private school is more con­ducive to a good education,” he

said.“(Lack of instructional time)

is a big deal; it should be the responsibility of the town to make sure the school has enough hours. I don’t think that (the students) should be pun­ished for it, however,” he added, referring to one potential solu­tion, to extend the school day.

► What’s Up is written by kids for kids. The feature also high­lights activities available for younger Andover residents. E- mail submissions to: jack@andovertownsman.com.

The Wind Singer■ BOOK REVIEW

Continued from page 16

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The last star was withheld due to the novel’s lack of cohe­siveness. Some questions were asked yet not answered, as were details that were not explained.

This is one of those books

that has not yet caught on, but we hope that it finally get the recognition that it deserves.

Considering this book is only the first in a trilogy and those questions may be answered in future installments, we hold out hope on that last star.

In the meantime, get over to your bookstore or library - and get reading.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUSHere’s what’s for lunch in the Andover public

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Elementary schoolsMonday: Toasted cheese with chicken noodle

soup and pretzels, baked chicken nuggets, slice of pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

Tfiesday: Barbecue chicken with potatoes and com, chocolate chip pancakes with sliced ham, pizza stick with soft pretzel, fruit whip, fruit, veg­gie and milk.

Wednesday: Hamburger on a roll with pretzel and raisins, baked chicken nuggets, slice of pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

Thursday: Nachos with taco, meat and cheese, french toast sticks with sausage, bakery pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

Friday: Spaghetti and meatballs with roll, hot dog on a roll, mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, french fries and peas, fruit, veggie and milk.

Secondary schoolsMonday: Two hot dogs with chips, macaroni

and meatballs, stuffed crust pizza, fresh fruit, veg­gie and milk.

Tfiesday: Two taco Tuesday, meatball sub, bak­ery pizza.

Wednesday: Roast pork dinner, spaghetti and meat sauce, stuffed crust pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

Thursday: Two egg McMuffins with potato, meat filled raviolis, bakery pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

Friday: Barbecue chicken with mashed potato, rotini ilio olio, stuffed crust pizza, fruit, veggie and milk.

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EVENTSCALENDAR

Thursday, December 11No scheduled events.

Friday, December 12Live music, The Phillips Academy

Music Department will sponsor its

annual holiday concert featuring excerpts from Handel’s oratorio, Messiah, $5, senior citizens and

students may be admitted with a donation of nonperishable or canned food, 7 p.m.; this concert is

given in support of Neighbors in Need, a food pantry in the Merri­mack Valley, and will also support the Merrimack Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross; Cochran Chapel, Phillips Academy campus; 978-749-4263,

music@andover.edu.

Hanukkah Night of Music, Andover’s Temple Emanuel will be presenting a musical Hanukkah

event, temple members singing with the Boston Community Gospel Choir, the Religious

School Chorus and Orchestra, the Preschool Chorus and the Adult

Choir, 7 p.m., a traditional Oneg will follow the program; all are welcome; 978-470-1356.

Holiday craft fair, seasonal crafts

and decorations, holiday plants, gift items, bakery table and more,9 a.m.-3 p.m., Andover Senior Center.

Live comedy, DJ Hazard, Brian Apprille, Sean Lily, $12,9:30

p.m.. Comedy Escape at the China Blossom, North Andover; 781-

938-8088.

Theater, Northern Essex Communi­ty College presents A Christmas Carol, $10 adults, $8 students,

and $5 for children 12,7 p.m., Top

Notch Theater, third floor of the

Spurk Building. Haverhill campus, free parking and handicap access are available; 978-556-3374.

Live music. Maybe Baby, 8 p.m., $10-$12, Capo’s, 98 Middle St.,

Lowell; 978-453-5755.

Live music, celebrate the Christmas

season with the contemporary a cappella sounds of SwingTown,

with Andover resident Jonathan J. Kidd, a holiday concert to benefit the Danvers Food Pantry, $7,7

p.m. to 9 p.m., Kaneb Theatre, Alumni Hall, St. John's Preparato­ry School, 72 Spring St., Danvers.

Christmas concert, $10, $5 for

children five and under, 8 p.m., Nazareth Academy, 14 Winship Drive Wakefield, tickets sold at the door; 781-245-5210.

Opening reception, NOBO Show,

three dimensional art and craft show, furniture to jewelry, free, 6-

10 p.m., Fox Brothers Furniture Studio, 39 Liberty St., Newbury­port; 978-462-7726.

Live music, Newburyport Choral Society is presenting its annual winter concerts $18-$20, 8 p.m.,

Belleville Congregational Church, High Street, Newburyport (chil­dren under 4 will not be admitted);

978-462-0650.

Saturday, December 13Live music, the Andover Chamber

Music Series, in collaboration with the Boston Chamber Music Soci­

ety, presents The Brandenburg Concertos, Nos. 2,4 and 5, the three concertos to be presented at

this concert feature virtuoso trum­pet, violin, and flute performances, $20,5 p.m.. South Church, 41

Central St.; 978 474-6222, www .ando verchambermusic .org.

Holiday song, the New England Classical Singers, conducted by

David Hodgkins, will perform sea­sonal carols at Andover's Bank-

North at 11:30 a.m. and the Andover Bookstore at noon; 978- 474-6090 or 978-837-5355 or visit

www.newenglandclassical.org.

Breakfast with Santa, have a light breakfast, a picture taken with Santa and do an elf craft project to take home, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Andover/North Andover YMCA, pre-register at the Andover/North Andover YMCA; 978-685-3541, call for prices.

Santa's Helper, let the YMCA watch the children while holiday shopping gets done, noon to 3 p.m.

pre-register at the Andover/North Andover YMCA; 978-685-3541, call for prices.

Live comedy, DJ Hazard, Brian

Apprille, Sean Lily, $12,9:30 p.m.. Comedy Escape at the China Blossom, North Andover; 781 - 938-8088.

Live music, the Merrimack Valley Player present their annual Holi­day Concert, $20, $18 seniors and

children under 12, 2 and 7 p.m., 192 Broadway, Methuen 978-893- 6226.

Pet photos, have a holiday photo of

the family pet taken with or with­out a human, $8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

MSPCA at Nevis Farm, 400

Broadway, Rte. 28, Methuen; 978- 687-7453 Ext. 115, proceeds bene­fit MSPCA.

Live music, Crossroads Coffee­

house pre­

sents Rani Arbo and her

band, Daisy Mayhem, $12,

doors open

7:15 p.m., music 8 p.m.,Cross­

roads Coffee­house, North Parish Church, 190

AcademyRoad, North Andover; 978-687- 3960 (978-687-7948 evening of

the concert) www.crossroads-cof- feehouse.org.

Cookiefest, originally scheduled for Dec. 6,9 a.m. until sold out, Chris­tian Fellowship Church, Emmert- Dewhirst Chapel, 93 East Haver­

hill St., Lawrence; 978-688-6645.

Open house, die Brush Art Gallery,

Andover artists include Ila Cox, Gay Tracy, Steve Harrington and

Carol Boileau, 256 Market St., Lowell, call for times; 978-459- 7819.

Workshop, writing workshop with Bob Franke, 14 p.m., $45,

Capo’s, 98 Middle St., Lowell; 978453-5755.

Live music, Hanneke Cassel, 7 p.m., Porch Rockers 10 p.m., $5,

Capo's, 98 Middle St., Lowell;

978453-5755.

Silent auction, Solomon Schechter

Merrimack Valley’s silent auction and Channukah party, $8, children

of all ages are free, 6 p.m., atten­

dees are encouraged to bring a warm winter clothing item, unwrapped, to be given to a local homeless shelter. Each person who

brings a clothing item will receive a raffle ticket good toward a chil­dren’s gift basket; 978-3724140,

www.ssdsmv.org.

Newburyport Choral Society, see

Dec. 12 entry.

A Christmas Carol, 3 and 7 p.m.,

see Dec 12 entry.

NOBO Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., see

Dec 12 entry.

Sunday, December 14Lecture, Temple Emanuel will pre­

sent a lecture and discussion led by author Robert Meeropol, son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg; An Execution In The Family, 10 a.m.,

all are welcome for this program and brunch: Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road;

Continued on page 20

A Holiday Group Show at the Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St., Newburyport,'is one of the stops during the second of two holiday Invitation Nights sponsored by Newburyport merchants. The art show features new works by gallery artists. Call 978-462-9891 for more Information. Pictured above is “Deep Freeze" by Dennis Sheehan, oil on canvas.

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Addison serves up a weighty subject

The prints of Richard Serra are heavy - literally - with some weighing up to 10 poundsBy Ben Heilman

An influential moment in the life of artist Richard Serra was when his father brought him to a shipyard to watch the launching of a tanker ship. Serra

writes that he watched the massive, steel behemoth roll down the landing, splash into the water, yet be buoyant.

The ripples from that sight could still be felt years later, when Serra became known for creating monumental steel-plate sculp­tures. His structures alter landscapes and create environments that must be walked around or physically entered to understand their scope.

Even Serra’s smaller pieces, appropriate to be displayed indoors, are complicated affairs. They are so heavy that they are dif­ficult to assemble, and they require constant superv ision because the plates are usually

free-standing.The Addison Gallery of American Art at

Phillips Academy is currency showing some of Serra’s safer works in the show “Richard Serra Prints: A Survey.” The Addison show has his prints - from as early as 1972 to present - through March 29.

While Serra's large scale prints hang on walls cooperatively, they still evoke a sense of size, weight and power, says Addison curator Allison Kemmerer.

As they must with Sena's sculptures, people roust view Serra’s prints from dif­ferent angles to understand them in their entirety. "The simple fact that they're large - they make you move,” says Kemmerer.

The prints are all black on white paper. The subjects are usually geometric shapes, but Serra experiments with filling more and more of the paper with black - leaving sliv­ers and shapes of white against a black field.

Kemmerer quotes Serra in an essay Kemmerer has written for the show. “Serra remarked that he was more interested in ‘people experiencing these things than looking at them,’" Kemmerer writes. ‘“I want them (people) to go away with some kinesthetic equivalent of a hollow in your stomach.’”

Serra starts these works by making a simple print. Then, he begins experiment­ing with how much ink he can build up on the paper.

“Printing is a mechanical process - but his hand is always in it,” says Kemmerer.

A print is made by making an impression on an object - like creating a stamp - and pressing it on paper or whatever medium on which the print will be displayed. Most of

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ADDISON GALLERY

At left, T.E Sparrows Point, 1999, etching on tan Somerset Satin paper, 60 x 48 inches; (at right) Du Common, 1972, lithograph on Italia paper, 51'2 x 40 inches.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ADDISON GALLERY

At left, “Vesturey 1,” 1991, etching with intaglio construction on Murillo and Meirat Velasquez handmade papers. 71 ’«x 35’/« inches; (at right) “Bessie Smith,” 1999, etch­ing on tan Somerset Satin paper, 44 x 36 inches.

Serra’s prints measure 5 to 6 feet in length and are almost as long; one work is 8 feet long. Kemmerer says she had to remove two pieces from the show simply to provide appropriate space between the works.

Kemmerer says the prints - though basi­cally ink and paint on paper - are heavy, one weighing as much as 10 pounds.

Serra smears paint and other media on top of some of the prints, giving some the appearance of the steel plates he works with, says Kemmerer.

The textures left behind from the streak­ing and printing become part of the experi­ence of the works, she says. “There’s an amazing tactility,” says Kemmerer.

Music of J.S. Bach at South ChurchBach’s beloved masterpieces The Brandenburg Concertos: First holiday concert in the Andover Chamber Music Series

The Andover Chamber Music Series, in collaboration

with the Boston Chamber Music Society, presents The Brandenburg Concertos, nos. 2,4 and 5, this Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at South Church. 41 Central St.

The Branden­burg Concertos are among the most popular works of one of history’s

greatest composers, says flutist Julia Scolnik, artistic director of the ACMS.

The six pieces, each for a different set of instruments, display a lighter side of Bach’s per­sonality. Nearly three centuries after they were written, they still have the power to move and delight audiences. The three concertos to be presented at this concert feature virtuoso trumpet, violin, and flute per­formances.

The Andover Chamber Music

f.BostonMusic

Ronaldartistic

*Series has brought thematic programs with internationally known musicians to the Andover area since 1998.

TheChamber Society,Thomas,director, is one of New England’s leading chamber groups, Scolnik says. Since its founding in 1983, it has built a reputa­tion for fresh, excit­ing performances. The BCMS musi­cians will be joined in this concert by Scolnik on flute.

Tickets are $20. Group sales and $8 student rush tickets are available. Call 978-474-6222 or go to www.andover- chambermusic.org.

This concert will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. at First Church of Cambridge, Con­gregational, 11 Gar­den St., Cambridge.

Call the Boston Chamber Music Society at 617-349- 0086 for tickets to the Sunday concert.

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978-470-1356.

Live music, Fall Jazz Series, Bar­bara and AI Boudreau Jazz Quartet featuring Jack Senier and Mark Carlsen, 5-9 p.m., reservations rec­ommended, Ipswich Bar and Grill,

Ipswich; 978-356-7006.

Newburyport Choral Society, 2 p.m., see Dec. 12 entry.

NOBO Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., see

Dec 12 entry.

A Christmas Carol, 3 p.m., see Dec

12 entry.

Open house, see Dec. 13 entry.

Workshop, see Dec. 14 entry.

Monday, December 15

No scheduled events.

Live music, the Greg Hopkins Sex­

tet, $5, 7:30 p.m., Roma Restau­rant, 29 Middlesex St., Bradford;

978-374-8001.

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Tuesday, December 16Screening, Andover Public Schools

will conduct a series of screening for preschool children ages 3 and 4 years old, by appointment only, Shawsheen School, 18 Magnolia

Ave.; pupil personnel office 978-

623-8540.

Lecture, Northeast Chapter of the

Mass. Archaeological Society lec­ture on "Busting the Bluff Dweller Myth: Caddoan Settlements in the Southern Ozarks” with Dr. Neal

Trubowitz, free, 7:30 p.m., Peabody Museum, comer of Main and Phillips streets; 978-749-4490.

Wednesday, December 17Marketing mixer. Merrimack Val­

ley Chamber of Commerce with Andover Country Club and Fleet- Bank will hold A Happy Holiday Marketing Mixer, 5-7 p.m., $ I0-

$l5 members, $20 non-members,

Andover Country Club, 60 Canter­bury St., for tickets call 978-686-

0900.

Holiday party, Learning in Retire­ment Association will hold its

annual holiday party, I0 a.m.-noon, preview courses for the winter MIL

Conference Room, Wannalancit

Mills; 978-934-3135.

Santa's Helper, let the YMCA watch the children while holiday shopping gets done, noon to 3 p.m. pre-register at the Andover/North Andover YMCA; 978-685-3541,

call for prices.

Thursday, December 18Live music, Hollow, 8 p.m., $5,

Capo's, 98 Middle St., Lowell;

978-453-5755.

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Friday, December 19Live music. New England Classical

Singers holiday concert features Handel’s Messiah, $ 15-$20, 8

p.m., Rogers Center, Merrimack

College, North Andover, this is a newly rescheduled date because of

snow; 978-475-6159.978-474- 6090 or 978-837-5355 or visit

www.newenglandclassical.org.

Live comedy, Robbie Printz, Scott Carney, Dan Hirshon $12,9:30 p.m., Comedy Escape at the China

Blossom, North Andover; 781-

938-8088.

Live music. Bob Franke, 8 p.m., $10-$12, Capo's, 98 Middle St.,

Lowell; 978-453-5755.

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Carney, Dan Hirshon $12,9:30 p.m.. Comedy Escape at the China

Blossom, North Andover; 781-

938-8088.

Live music, Meghan Toohey and the SoSo’s, 7 p.m., $IO-$12, Rhythm Method, 10 p.m., $6, Capo's, 98

Middle St., Lowell; 978-453-5755.

Gallery walk, the Walsingham

Gallery, free, 6-9 p.m., 47 Merri­mac St., Newburyport; 978-499-

4411.

Sunday, December 21Hanukkah Wonderland. $5 in

advance, $7 door, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; magic show 11:30 a.m.; family

acrobatics and juggling show l p.m.; live animal show 2:30 p.m.;

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Lego Menorah contest; music and dancing, and more. West Middle School, 70 Shawsheen Road; 978- 470-2288,

www.chanukah-wonderland.com.

Santa's Helper, let the YMCA watch the children while holiday shopping gets done, noon to 3 p.m. pre-register at the Andover/North Andover YMCA; 978-685-3541, call for prices.

St. Nicholas arrives in full costume

to celebrate his feast day in a family worship service to begin the advent season; this is a newly rescheduled date because of snow; well-known Andover storytellers Lani Peterson and Susan Lenoe bring the beloved saint to life with a program of sto­

ries entitled "The Gifts of St. Nicholas"; service will also feature the rich folk music of the season with singer-songwriter Ed Parker; part of the series of informal, con­temporary’ worship services called South Winds; free, 5 p.m.. South Church, 41 Central St.; 978-475-

0321.

Live music, Fall Jazz Series, Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet fea­

turing Jack Senier and M;trk Carlsen, 5-9 p.m., reservations rec­ommended, Ipswich Bar and Grill, Ipswich; 978-356-7(8)6.

Ongoing

Holiday displaysBrickstone Square Christmas Tree.

a decorated 96-foot Norway Spruce, reportedly "the tallest tree in the Northeast and perhaps all of

America"; featuring carousel and Santa's Village. Toys for Tots drop-off site, photos w ith Santa to

benelit the Merrimack Valley YMCA, open through the holidays,

weather permitting, Fridays and Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.. York and Haverhill streets, Brickstone

Square; 978-475-4OOO.

Art Exhibitions

Addison Gallery of American Art.Stephen Greene: Painter and Men­tor. through Jan. 4; Richard Serra Prints: A Survey, through March

29; gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy; 978-749-4015

www addisongallery .org.

Alpers Fine Art of Andover, gallery hours; Wednesday and Thursdays

11 a.m.-8 p.m.. Saturday 10 a.m -10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2

Main St.; 978-470-0013.

Andover Historical Society, artistDoug Johnson; exhibit Lucy's Acre: A Place in Time, tour the Amos Blanchard House and Bam Muse­um for a glimpse into life in the early 19th century, Tuesday through Friday 1-4 p.m, $5 admis­

sion, students $3, 97 Main St.; 978- 475-2236, www.andhist.org.

Robert S. Peabody Museum ofArchaeology , Objects and their Meanings: Historical Highlights of the Peabody, displays ethnographic objects from the museum’s collec­tions of North and South America and a series of photographs that illustrate the activities of the muse­

um’s key people during the last century; Tuesday through Saturday. noon-5 p.m., by appointment only, free admission. Phillips Academy campus, 175 Main St.; 978-749-

4490.

Essex Art Center, through Dec. 12, Main Gallery Annual Juried Show, Elizabeth Beland Gallery, Kelly

Kaczynski Installation, Tuesday- Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 56 Island St., Lawrence; 978- 685-2343

Arthur Griflin Center for Photo­graphic Art, Main Gallery, Emerg­ing Artists Gallery, Hard Boys & Bail Girls, through Jan. 15, Tues­day-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., $5

admission, Thursday admission is free all day, 67 Shore Road, Win­chester; 781-729-1158, www.griflinmuseum.org.

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Brush Art Gallery, through Jan. 4,

Plioto2003 Black and While Classic Juried Photography Show, hours Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,

Sunday, noon-4 p.m.. 256 Market St.. Lowell; 978-459-7819.

McCoy Gallery, Merrimack College;978-837-5000. Ext. 4205.

W histler House Museum of Art,

Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. $4, 243 Worthen St., Lowell; 978-452-7641.

Sakowich Campus Center, at Mer­rimack College, the Fireside and First floor lounges, call for hours; 978-837-5000, Ext. 4205.

McQuade Gallery, gallery hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30

a.m.-l 1 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m. -6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-l 1 p.m.; closed weekends in January'; 978-837-

5000, Ext. 4205.

Revolving Museum, through April 2, LocalMotive: Gallery Exhibit,

indoor gallery' space will be trans­formed into an interactive exhibit celebrating the wonders of the nat­ural world. Audiences will be taken on a journey through a variety of innovative artworks that explore

issues like pollution control and spirituality through nature, artist- driven museum, dedicated to pre­senting public art, exhibitions, edu­cational programs, gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m., 22 Shattuck

St., Lowell; 978-937-2787.

,1. David Broudo Gallery of Art. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m..

Endicott College, 376 Hale St. (Route 127) Beverly; 978-232-

2250.

Montserrat College of Art Gallery.Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.;

Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday. noon-4 p.m., 23 Essex St.. Beverly; 978-921-4242.

Senior Center artists, talented artists participate in art classes and enjoy the “drop-in group” on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, art display of oils, watercolors, pencil, pen and ink, pastels and oriental brush art is in the Music Rtxim; Andover

Senior Center, Whittier Court; 978- 623-8321.

Memorial Hall Library. Artist of

the Month series features Joan Nyman. Before the Holocaust- Faces of a Lost People, Monday- Saturday. 9 a m.-9 p in., Sunday. noon-5 p.m.; 978-623-8400, www.mhl.org.

Flint Memorial Library . 147 Park St., North Reading; 978-664-4942. www.llintmemoriallibrary.org.

Churchill Gallery. Monday-Satur­day. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.nt . Sunday,

12:30-5:30 p in . 6 Inn St., New buryport. 978-462-9891.

The State of the Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden. Rocky Neck

Art Colony. Gloucester: 978-463- 888.3.

Cape Ann Historical Museum.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester; 978-283-0455.

The Saltbox Gallery, cooperative of 21 artists from the North Shore. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; 49 Main St., Topsfield; 978-

887-3844.

Laura Coombs Hills Gallery, Mon­

day-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun­day, nix>n-5 p.m., 60 Water St., Newburyport; 978-465-8769. www.newburyportart.org.

Mingo Gallery. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.in.-4

p.m.. 252Cabot St.. Beverly 978- 927-5964.

Nevins Memorial Hall, 305 Broad­

way, Methuen; 978-686-4080.

Arlington Center for the Arts,

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 41 Foster St., Arlington.

Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, Art for Holiday Giving. Nov. 5 through

Jan. 4, Wednesday-Saturday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, noon-4 p.m., 136 State St., Portsmouth. N.H.,

603-431-4230.

Gelb Gallery at Phillips Academy.Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat­urday, Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; 978-

Daisy Mayhem will play Crossroads Coffeehouse this Saturday, Dec. 13, at North Parish Church, 190 Academy Road, North Andover. Tickets are S12. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., with music at 8. Call 978-687-3960 (978-687-7948 the evening of the concert) or check out www.crossroads-coffeehouse.org.

475-4419.

Bravos Arts Gallery, Thursday , In day, Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p in.. One- East Main St., Georgetow n; 978-

352-8102.

Ayer Lofts Art Gallery, a coopera­tive artist space in Lowell. ITiurs- days, 6-8 p.m.. Saturday. Sunday . 1-4 p.m., 172 Middle St., Lowell; 978-970-3556 info® aycrlofts.com

River Gallery, Thursday through Sunday, 11 a m.-5 p in., 4 Market St.. Ipswich; 978-356-1559.

Robert Lehman Art Center at Brooks School, Structures and

Their Spaces, through Dec. 17, gallery hours Tuesday-Friday. 8:30 a.m.-5 p in.. Saturday. 8:30 a.m - noon. Sunday , 2:30-5 p in.. 1160

Great Pond Road, North Andov er; 978-725-6232.

Another Atmosphere. 120 Pleasant

Si.. Newburyport; 978-462-8029

Ocmulgee Pottery & Fine Crafts, gallery' hours Tuesday through Fri­day, l()a.m.-5 p in., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 26 Market St..

Ipswich: 978-356-1298.

Crescent Dragon Gallery, 59 Wash

ington Si.. Haverhill; www .galleryoni.homestead.com/l.html.

Y\ alsingham Gallery. painter Den­nis Perrin, gallery hours; Monday-

Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p in.. Thurs

day-Saturday. 10 a m.-6 p.m., Sun­day, noon-5 p.m.. 47 Merrimac St. Newbury port; 978-499-4411 www.thewalsinghamgallery.com.

North Shore Arts Association of

Gloucester, featuring sculptures, paintings. Pirate’s Lane. Glouces­ter; 978-283-1857.

Erlich Gallery, gallery hours Tues­day through Saturdays 10:30 a.m.-

5:30 p in.. Sunday noon-5 p.m., 96 Washington St., Marblehead; 781-

631-1202.

Museums and Historic HomesAndover Historical Society, Lucy's

Acre: A Place in Time, tour the

Amos Blanchard House and Bam Museum for a glimpse into life in the early 19th century ; Tuesday through Friday 1-4 p in, $5 admis­

sion. students S3. 97 Main St.: 978-

475-2236. www andhist.org.

Museum of Printing. 800 Massa­chusetts Ave., North Andover, fea­

turing antique printing equipment.$5 admission. Monday. Wednes­day. Thursday. 10 a.m.-5 p in.. Fri­day, 1-8 p.m., Saturday. l()a.m.-5 p in., Sunday . 1-5 p.m.; 978-686- 0450 or www.niuseumofprinting

.org.

North Andover Historical Society,

153 Academy Road. North Andover, maintains two sites that

feature museum galleries: 1789 Johnson Cottage, an artisan’s home

and workshop, and 1715 Parson Barnard House, depicting life from

1715-1830. 179 Osgood St. chang­ing exhibits highlight local life

from the 17th- to the 20th century , library and archive, S3 adults, $1

children. $2 seniors, Johnson Cot­

tage. tours Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m - noon and 2-4 p.m., $5 adults for a

combined tour of both properties; 978-686-4035.

Boott Cotton Mills Museum. Mon­

day-Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 400 Foot of John St., Lowell.

New England Quilt Museum, l ues day-Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Sun-

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Lowell: 978 452-4207.

Law rente Heritage State Park, open daily, 9 a in.-4 p.m , I Jackson St.. Lawrence: 794-1655.

American Textile History Muse­um, Runwas Madness: The Fash­

ion Photography of Lucian Perkins, 491 Dutton St., Lowell; museum

hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a in.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and

most holidays 10 a nt. to 5 p.nt.. closed July 4; admission $6 for adults; $4 lor students, seniors, and

groups; free for children under 6

and museum members, parking is free, and the building is wheelchair accessible; 978-441-0400 or www athm.org.

YVenham Museum, $5 adults. S3

children ages 2 and up. 132 Mam St. Wenham; 978-468-2377.

( ustom House Maritime Museum,W ednesday. Friday and Saturday .10 a in -4 p.m.. Thursday and Sun day . 1-4 p.m.. 25 Water St., New­buryport. its Lowell Boat Shop. 459 .Mam St.. Amesbury. Wednesday-

Sunday ; 978-3884)162.

Peabody Essex Museum, through Feb. I. Vanished Kingdoms: The

It ulsin Photographs of China,I diet ami Mongolia 1921-1925,

Monday Saturday . 10 a.m.-5 pan.. Sunday, noon-5 p.m.. SI2 adults. SI0 seniors S8, students; free for

children under 16; Last India Square. Salem. 978-745-9500, 866-

745-1876, ww w pem.org.

Dracula's Castle, unusual lore of New England focusing on strange ghostly and unexplained events. S6,

S4 ages 8-14. Saturdays. 7:30 p.m.. 90 Lafayette St., Salem; Dan Trem­blay 978-777-2711.

House of Seven Gables, ()pen daily 10 a m 5 p.m . extended hours until 7 p.m.. through October. SIO

12 for I admission for Essex Coun­ty residents with proof of residen­cy). 54 Turner St.. Salem. 978-744-

0991. www.7gables.org.

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Le Grande David and his Spectacu­

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p.m.. SIX. SI2 children 11 and

The New England Classical Singers, conducted by David Hodgkins, will perform seasonal carols at Andover's BankNorth at 11:30 a.m. and the Andover Bookstore at noon this Saturday, Dec. 13. NECSs holiday concert featuring Handel s "Messiah, Part 1," and Handel’s coronation anthem, "Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened' will be performed next Friday Dec.19, at 8 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, North Andover. This is a new, rescheduled date, because of last weekend s snowstorm. Tickets are S20, or S15 for students and seniors. For tickets and more information, call 978-474-6090 or 978-837-5355, or visitwww.newenglandclassical.org.

under, Cabot St. Cinema Theater. 2X6 Cabot St.. Beverly: 978-927-

3677.

A Christmas Carol, through Dec. 23. Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30

p.m.. Friday s X p.m.. Saturdays 4 and X p.m.. Sunday s I and 5 p.m . S16-S32. Stoneham Theater. 395 Mam St.. Stoneham; 781-279-2200.

www.stonehamtheatre.org.

The Gift of the Magi, through Dec

21. Friday, Saturday performances 8:30 p.m.. $26-$37, Amesbury

Playhouse. Dinner Theater and

Function Room, 194 Main St.. Amesbury; 978-388-9444.

It's a Wonderful Life; A Live Radio

Show, Dec. 12 through Dec. 28, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p in., Sat­urdays and Sundays at 3 p.m., $12

$15 Flic Firehouse Center. Market

Square. Newbury port; 978-462- 7336. 978-465-2572. www the-

atenntheopen.org.

I jinking Over the President’s Shoul­der, through Dec. 21, Merrimack Repertory Theater Liberty Hall, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell. A vari­ety of season-ticket packages as

well as single tickets ranging in price from $23 to $39 are available

through the box office at 978-454-

3926.

Meetings/Activities

American Legion Andover Post 8,second Wednesday of the month. September to June. 7 p in., Andover

Senior Center. 36 Bartlet St.. Ted

Witman 978-683-9988.

Amnesty International. Merrimack Valley Chapter, meets second

Monday of the month. McQuade Library, Merrimack College. 7:30 p.m.; Leslie 978-475-6960.

Andover Choral Society, auditions

not required, chorus meets every Monday 7:20 p.m., Christ Church. Central Street; Cathv Bruton 978-

687-8225.

Andover Great Books Group.meets second and fourth Tuesdays, discusses hook ol the week, activity room, Memorial Hall Library, 7:30- 9 p.m.; Jean McGrcehan 667-9610.

Andover Tennis Club, lor men. women and children, recreational singles, doubles and mixed doubles play at the intermediate level. $65

family membership. $40 single

membership. Phillips Academy,

www andoverlennis.org.

Bel Canto Singers, seeks new voices for the 2003-04 season, rehearsals Thursday evening from 7:30-9

p in.. St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St.. North Chelmsford; 978-256-0783.

Business Network International

IBM). Wednesdays. 7-8:30a m.. Denny's. Route 114, Lawrence: Edna 978-640 X919. or Steve 978-

975-1328.

Business Network International.

Haverhill Chapter, Fridays 7-8:30 a.m.. Best Western Hotel, 401 Dwell Avenue, Haverhill, 603-

475-3503, www.bni-haverhill.org.

Choral Arts Society, for information and to audition call; Rick Seaman 603-382-5070 or Shelia Kanan 978-

373-4990.

Country line dancing, STOMPERS,

Country Line Dance Production will have line dancing every Wednesday and Sunday, 7-11 p.m., GuestHouse Inn & Suites, Exit 47, 1-93, Methuen.

Community men's chorus. TheMen's Chorus of New England, newly formed by Treble Chorus of New England at Merrimack Col­

lege with Richard Barney conduct­ing, 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesdays, West Parish Church. Andover; Anne

O'Neill 978-837-5461.

Embroiders Guild of America, ded­icated to teaching and preserving needlework as an art form, third Tuesday of the month, September

through May. 7 p.m.. Tewksbury Congregational Church, Main and East streets, Tewksbury; Rosemary Carter 978-893-0959.

Exsultet!, a chamber choir,

rehearsals Mondays, 7:30-10 p.m.. Holy Trinity United Methodist

Church. 16 Sylvan St., Danvers; Richaid Larrage 781-329-1741.

Folk dance. Skirts and Flirts Square Dance Club, weekly Thursday classes. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Shawsheen Elementary School, Shawsheen and Hopkins streets (Route 12), Wilm­ington; 978-658-4022 or 978-658-

3480.

Grandparents as Parents Resource Network of Greater Lowell, 2ndTuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m.,

Memorial Hospital, Lowell; Rachelle Comtois 978-459-3242.

Learn to line dance, the Knights of Columbus hosts a learn to line

dance class every Monday evening, beginners welcome, doors open 6:30 p.m.. instruction will start 7

p.m., Knights of Columbus. 2068 Main St.. Tewksbury ; 1-800-233-

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Lowell Opera Company needs cho­risters for a Dec. 31 performance of Strauss' Die Fledermnus sung in

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behind The Big & Tall Shop & Baron's Appliance.For more information visit www sad NH.org

at Christ Church United, 6 Bartlett St. Lowell; 978-441-6926 for more

information, orwww.operalowell.org.

Memorial Hall Library , Merrimack

Valley Quilters, Artist of the

Month, book discussion every fourth Wednesday of the month,

7:30 p.m., Elm Square; www.mhl.org.

Men’s woodcarving group meets onMondays at 9 a.m. on a drop-in basis at Andover Senior Center, 36

Bartlet St;978-623-8321.

Merrimack V alley Camera Club, Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m., Trinitarian Congregational Church, 72 Elm St., North Andover; 978-686-0900 or www.merrimackvalley- chamber.com.

Merrimack Valiev People for Peace, fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., First Parish Uni­

tarian Church, Old North Andover Center; 978-661-9009. www.merri-

mackvalleypeopleforpeace.org.

Merrimack Valley Hospice, meet­ing weekly at St. Michael’s Parish

Hall. 196 Main St.. North Andover:

978-552-4830.

Merrimaeks Toastmasters Club,second and fourth Thursday of

month, guests welcome, 7 p.m. Stevens Memorial Library, 345

Main St.. North Andover; Bill Cashman 978475-0721.

Merrimack Valley Chapter of

Embroiders Guild, third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Tewksbury Congregational Church. Main and

East streets, Tewksbury: Elizabeth Brown 978-877-1827.

Merrimack Valley Chorus, a

women's acappela group, rehearsals Thursday s 7:30 p.m., Wilmington Arts Council Building,

Route 62, Wilmington; 978-851- 7764 www.merrimackvalleycho-

rus.com.

Methuen Community Bandrehearses every other Thursday 7-9 p.m.. all instruments and levels of

skills welcome, band room.

Methuen High School, 1 Ranger Road. Methuen: Lori 978-794-

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Middlesex Singers, mixed chamber music chorus, rehearsals Mondays, 7:30 p in., First Parish Unitarian Universalis! Church, 2 Westford

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Mother Connection, a non-prolit organization serving parents and children, offers playspace for chil­dren under 5 Tuesday and Friday

9:30-11 a.m. when school is in ses­sion, babysitting cooperative, new mother coffee, book discussion group, rhyme time Fridays at 11 a.m., $25 one year; Kathleen 978- 6894911 or Michelle 978-475-

2577.

Mother Circle, a non-prolit group that meets the needs of stay-at- home moms, discuss and hear a range of topics from sibling rivalry to maintaining your sanity, child­care provided, New England Bible

Church, www.nebible.org.

Newbury port Choral Society,

rehearses Mondays, 7:30-10 p.tn., Central Congregational Church, comer of Pleasant and Titcomb

streets, Newburyport; 978-462- 0650.

Newburyport Civil War Round­table, meets first Monday each

month, Ten Center Street Restau- iant, 10 Center St., Newburyport, 7:30 p.m.. Victoria Ladd 978-373- 1723, or Kevin Bnghtney 978-465-

2215.

Newcomers Club of the Andovers,social club for residents of Andover and North Andover, variety of

activities, membership open to new and established residents; Lisa Raphael of Andover at 978-470- 0736, or Mary McKenzie of North

Andover 978-687-3352.

New England Classical Singers, openings for experienced singers in all parts for their 2003-04 season; performances will include Handel’s Messiah, the Mozart Requiem and

selections from American com­posers; call 978-474-6090 for an audition, or visit www.newengland-

classical.org.

North Reading Community

Chorale, invites anyone who enjoys singing to join their rehearsals Mondays at 7:30 p in., at Hood School, Haverhill Street,North Reading; 978-664-3594.

North Regional Theatre W ork­

shop, men and women needed to perform in a holiday concert, rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m., Wilm­ington Arts Center, 159 Church St. Wilmington; 681-0.355 or

www.nrtwinc.com.

North Shore Chorus, Broadway Lutheran Church. 280 Broadway, Lynn; Cheryl 978-825-9122.

North Shore Youth Symphony Orchestra, rehearses every Mon­day in the late aftemoon/early evening, at Ipswich High School, includes musicians ages 7-18 who

perform with either the Youth Sym­phony intermezzo or prelude string

sections of the orchestra; Trudy

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Larson 685-7844 (audition).

Sacred Choral Artists, seeking additional singers (all parts), rehearsals begin in September. Monday nights, Christmas and

spring concert. West Congregation­al Church, Haverhill, call Susan for

more information, 978-681-6672 or

www.sacredchoralartists.org.

Single Eights Square Dance Club.6 p.m., $5 donation. First Calvary Baptist Church, Massachusetts Avenue and Route 125, North

Andover; Carol 978-851 -7876.

Single Life Reading chapter, open to singles over age 21, Andover meetings; Nigel 794-4427.

Social Connection, a singles group for ages 30-60; 8(X)-628-7651.

Sons of Norway, Morgensolen #545,

meets the second Friday of the month. September-May, Masonic

Temple, Beverly; Valerie C. Faxon

978462-2439.

Square-dancing, teens, couples, and singles, Mondays. Ainvets Hall.

Primrose Street, Haverhill. 8 p.m.; Jeanne 617 2794328 or Eddie 774-

7266.

Stompers, high-energy country line/couples dancing, beginner line dance fundamentals, first Wednes­day of the month. 7-11 p.m., lessons at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Couples

dance lesson Fridays at 9 p.m., dancing 7 p.m.-l a.m. Beginner fundamentals every Thursday, 7-10

p.m.; GuestHouse Inn & Suites,159 Pelham St.. Exit 47 off 1-93,

Methuen. $6-$8; Mike Pelletier

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South Asia hook discussion group, meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.. Memorial Hall Library , Elm Square; Champa Bil-

wakesh 978475-3346 or Norma Gammon 978-623-8400.

Tewksbury Interfaith Choir, all

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Tewksbury Treble Chorus of NewEngland, children ages 7-17, rehearses weekly, call for audition; 978-837-5461.

Treble Chorus of New England,auditions Tuesdays, ages 6-16, Merrimack College, Turnpike Street, North Andover; Anne 978- 837-5461.

Turkey Town Trotters SquareDance Club, Wednesdays, 7; .30 p.m.. Knights of Columbus Hall.

Sutton Street, North Andover; 978- 682-3280 or 978-682-240’

United Ely Tyers, dedicated to Ely Fishing and teaching people the “Art of Tying Flys," conducting teaching lessons at each monthly

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667-2752.

Support Groups

ADD/ADHI) support group, meets third Thursday of every month.

Belleville Church, 300 High St- Newburyport; Lisa Figliola 978-

948-7310.

Aging issues and Alzheimer’s - North Andover Support Group for

families dealing with aging issues and Alzheimer's disease, second and fourth Tuesday of each month,

at Nevins North Andover Adult Day Health Center, 3 Great Pond

Road, North Andover; 794-07436.

AIDS Action of Andover Mothers Group, for mothers and other fami­

ly members of people who are HIV positive or have AIDS, twice monthly; 978470-2626.

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AHS PREVIEWS

Winter varsity teams looking sharpLady Warriors have tough act to follow, tough schedule; hoop dreams on boys teamsBy Rick Harrison

The Townsman today begins previews of 200J-'04 Andover Hi^h winter varsity sports teams with a look at girls basketball, boss basketball, boss ice hockey and boys swim & dive.

GIRLS BASKETBALLThe obvious question is “what do you

do for an encore'.’"But Andover High girls varsity basket­

ball coach Jim Tildsley refuses to get caught up in such matters as the 2003-04 Lady Warriors launch the season after THE SEASON.

AHS is coming off the best year in the history of the program, a 24-1 campaign that culminated in an ultra-dramatic 4847 last-second (literally) victory over Min­nechaug Regional in the State Division 1 championship game at the Worcester Cen­trum last March.

Prior to that Andover chalked up Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament, AT&T Broadband Tournament, Merri­mack Valley Conference Division 1. Divi­sion 1 North and Eastern Mass. Division 1

titles."There's no pressure from last year.”

said Tildsley. who enters his ninth season at AHS with a spectacular 163-23 career won-lost record (.876 percentage). “Every

year is different. We've built quite a tradi­tion and we set our goals very high. It will be interesting to see what happens.

"What we've accomplished the past five years is almost impossible.But we're confi­dent. We know we have a good team again. All we want to do is play hard and have fun.

“The work ethic is tremendous. Even the practices have been very' competitive,” said Tildsley.

Nine of the 13 players from the state champs are back, but there was prime talent among the four graduates.

Gone are superb guard Jenny Muller i playing at Tufts University): Samantha Hughes (soccer at Bentley), whose tradi­tional three-point play (lay-up. free throw) with less than one second remaining capped the win over Minnechaug; long- range shooting guard Merry Fish (Holy Cross); and forward Kerrie Dargan (St. Anselm).

“We graduated three starters and a sig­nificant role player," said Tildsley. "Each of them will be hard to replace."

Muller scored 1,498 points during her illustrious four-year varsity career, includ­ing 420 last winter, and she also ranks among the all-time AHS leaders in assists and steals.

Hughes and Fish combined for 251 points, while Dargan was a force off the bench.

Heading the list of 58 candidates at last week's initial workout were returning starters Ashley McLaughlin and Matia Kostakis.

McLaughlin, who committed to Holy Cross last year, is a 6’2” senior forward and team captain whose skills are undeniable.

"I've coached Ashley since she was in fifth grade and I believe she's the best play­er in the state," said Tildsley . “Besides her on-court ability she has shown tremendous leadership qualities. The other players look up to her (and not only because of her height).

“She has managed to take her game to yet another higher level by improving her outside shooting. She knows she'll have to do more this season and she's ready to assert herself.”

A-Mac is also ready to surpass the 1.000 career-point milestone, with her 341 points last season boosting her three-year total to 782.

McLaughlin also had more than 200 rebounds last year and should reach 500 for her career.

Sweeping the glass is a specialty per­fected by senior 6-foot center Kostakis. who also topped 200 caroms and added 132 points for the state champs.

“Matia will do more scoring for us this year in addition to her rugged play under the basket," said Tildsley.

Kostakis suffered an ankle injury late in the girls volleyball season but should be 100 percent for basketball.

There are seven other letters*.miners, all of whom were also feted at the memorable rally/celebration at the Dunn Gym after the

Ashley McLaughlin: Coach says she’s “best player in the state.”

state final-game victory.This group consists of junior guard

Jackie Powers (5’7”), senior forwards Liz Pallotta (5’8”) and Kerri O'Dea (5’8"), senior centers Meagan Merinder (5’11”) and Colleen Haugh (5’11") and junior guard Brittany Moriarty (5'6”).

“Powers (126 points last year) is a sparkplug." said Tildsley. "She is our most physical player, and she has confidence coming off an outstanding soccer season (23 goals, 33 points)."

Varsity newcomers looking to make their mark are junior forward Jessie Shields (5’8”). junior guard Jessie Koffman (5'7”), sophomore guard Emily Pallotta (5 6”), sophomore forward Kelly O'Dea (5’7”) and freshman guard Maggie Cosgrove (5'4").

“This is as many seniors as we've had (six) since I've been here." said Tildsley. "They know they must be the leaders.

"Another reason for our success is play­ers nine through 14 know their roles," said Tildsley. "We explain it to them at the beginning of the year and they appreciate realizing right from the start what is expect­ed.

"1 love looking down the bench and see­ing all the kids cheering for the players on the court — instead of wondering why they aren't playing more.

"We will be very strong inside which will help balance off our youth in the back­court," said Tildsley. "We'll look to push the ball upcourt quickly, and we'll throw a variety of defenses at opponents.”

Andover has unquestionably its tough­est schedule ever, with non-league oppo­nents including Minnechaug, Peabody and reigning Rhode Island state champ LaSalle Academy.

The Minnechaug game will be Satur­day. Jan. 17 at Springfield College (3 p.m.)

as part of the annual day-long "Women’s High School Basketball Showcase.”

"Our trip out there, including the coach (bus) transportation, is being paid for,” said Tildsley. "Minnechaug wanted to play us again and we said ‘fine.’

“LaSalle was the top team in Rhode Island last year and they only graduated two — so that should be a very good test as well.”

At that game, scheduled Saturday. Jan. 3 at the Dunn Gym (6:30 p.m.), the Lady Warriors intend to raise their State Cham­pionship Banner.

Peabody was a Division 1 North power last year and should be again this winter.

Also on the schedule are the Christmas Tournament, Dec. 28 and 30, with Methuen, host North Andover and Salem, N.H., and the regular season ending Com­cast Tournament Feb. 14 and 22 at Boston College High in Dorchester.

AHS will play Arlington Catholic in the tourney semifinals, with Fontbonne Acade­my of Milton and Somerville completing the impressive four-team field.

"It's possible we could lose three or four games during the season, but the (brutal) schedule will help us in the long run," said Tildsley.

Alter hav ing two practice games erased by Iasi weekend's blizzard, a scrimmage was held Tuesday night against Bishop Guertin of Nashua. N.H

Today the locals are at Alvime High in Hudson. N.H.. and this weekend pre-sea­

son activity concludes Saturday at home versus Westwood and Sunday at Phillips Academy.

The Lady Warriors open the season next Tuesday night. Dec. 16. with a home game against MVC opponent Lawrence (7:30 p.m.).

Tildsley feels Lowell, Central Catholic (only loss last year, 53-50) and Haverhill will be MVC I contenders, with Tewks­bury and Billerica solid in MVC 2.

Central pops up on the schedule next Friday night (Dec. 19) in an early-season showdown at Lawrence (7:30).

Andover has qualified for the Division 1 North Tournament in each of Tildsley's eight seasons, and 24 times in the last 27 years, while also winning six MVC cham­pionships in eight years.

Dick Muller returns as a volunteer var­sity assistant, while Stephanie Ragucci is the JV coach and Susan Rogers the fresh­man coach in a flip-flop from the past few years I Rogers taking time to watch her two daughters play).

"Our JV team is practically all sopho­mores and the freshman team is all fresh­men." said Tildsley. "That doesn't happen a lot with us."

OOOA new state-wide rule this season will

force girls hoop players to wear mouth­guards for protection, a ruling that has drawn some criticism because it is almost impossible for players to verbally commu­nicate on the court (call plays) with the guards in place.

If a player removes the mouthpiece while the clock is running her team will be charged with an automatic timeout.

BOYS BASKETBALLWith 102 candidates signing up in

hopes of making one of the three Andover High boys basketball teams (varsity, JV, freshman), it goes without saying that the town remains as hoop crazy as ever.

Fifty-six of the registrants were fresh­men which would also seem to insure the future of the program.

They all want to be the next Tom McLaughlin or Chris Vetrano.

McLaughlin (1997-2000) is the all-time leading scorer in AHS boys hoop history with 1.564 points, in a high school career tragically cut short when he missed his entire senior season with a knee injury.

Vetrano (2000-present) enters this sea­son with 1,531 points and he will not only pass McLaughlin very soon — but is likely to become the first 2,000-point marksman in school history.

Andover fans missed the mind-boggling opportunity to see both play on the same team because of the injury to McLaughlin, whose senior year was also Vetrano’s freshman campaign.

Vetrano, a senior 5'9" guard and third- year captain, is one of two returning starters from last year's 18-5 squad that was uncer­emoniously bounced from the Division 1 North Tournament after a 71-63 first-round loss to Merrimack Valley Conference rival Lawrence High.

The three graduates, who comprised the starting front-court, were Kevin Barrett (playing at Worcester Tech), Tyler Richards (playing at Keene State) and Drew' Watts (attending Assumption Col­

lege in Worcester).Kevin Barrett netted 257 points last

year. Watts 143 and Richards 99.Joining sharpshooter Vetrano as the sec­

ond veteran starter is senior guard and Co-

Capt. Jack Barrett.Jack pumped in 266 points last winter

and has 555 over two seasons since trans- fering to AHS from Reading High.

Six other lettermen are back including senior guards Jon DeLeo (6’0”), Manny Venuti (5'11”) and Steve Renfro (6’0"), sophomore guards Casey Cosgrove (5’5”) and Greg Vetrano (5’7”) and sophomore forward Bobby Hughes who at 6'3" is the

tallest Warrior.DeLeo scored 98 points and Hughes

had 74 last year as a freshman.Newcomers to the varsity squad are

senior 6’2”, 270-pound power forward Phil Perkins, junior guard Matt Renfro (5”11”) and junior forwards Steve Games (6’ 1”) and Vasili Kostakis (6'0”).

Matt Renf ro, Games and Kostakis have all been elevated from the JV team, 14-6

last winter.

Perkins, an All-Conference two-way tackle in football, returns to the court after taking last year off.

"If you notice our roster there are a lot of guards (8)," said veteran head coach Dave Fazio with a laugh. “If USC football is Running Back University' then we must be 'Guard University.'

"We have a deficiency (in numbers) in the front-court. The kids we have are strong players but we don't have a lot of them."

Which means?"We ll keep in the Andover tradition of

being among the best defensive teams in the state," said Fazio. “We ll defend oppo­nents in a variety of ways. I don't want to give too much away, but there will be plen­ty of different looks and our priority will be to stop people.

“We strive to keep teams down around 50 points and figure any time we can do that we’ll win.”

Fazio knows he has the downtown bomardiers with Vetrano nailing 83 three- pointers and Barrett 32 last year alone.

“We’re small and quick so you can bet we'll do a lot of running on offense. Hugh­es looks excellent up front and Perkins will add some needed muscle under the boards. He might intimidate a few people.”

Hughes suffered a sprained ankle in pre­season practice last week, but is expected to be 100 percent for the regular season open­er next Friday at home against B.C. High (7:30 p.m.).

The AHS boys, like their distaff coun­terparts, are playing a very rugged non­league schedule.

After hosting B.C. High at the Dunn, and playing in the always-competitive Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament (Dec. 22, 23, 27 and 29), the Golden War- nors travel to Brockton High (Jan. 3), home against Boston city school J.D. O'Bryant (Sunday, Jan. 11). home against Newton North (Sunday. Jan. 18) and at North Cam­bridge Catholic (Feb. 4).

The locals will not participate in Febru­ary's Comcast Tournament this year.

AHS also learned this past Monday it will open the Christmas Tournament against Lawrence on Dec. 22 in the 8 p.m. nightcap at the North Andover Field House.

That will hopefully be payback time. The Lancers ripped Andover 67-48 in last year's tourney semifinals, and later ousted the Golden Warriors from the MIAA Tour­nament. In between Andover registered a 66-55 regular season win.

“I think our guys will be ready for that game,” said Fazio.

“We loaded up on the schedule again. We don’t back away or hide from anyone, and hopefully that philosophy doesn’t come back to bite us on the butt. It hasn't in the past.

"The kids and the coaches like the chal­lenge of playing the best,” said Fazio. "The kids love the big crowds and the excitement of playing in front of them.”

It might not help Fazio's blood pressure but it sure helps the Andover program gain respect all over the state.

“We could finish 13-7 or something close, and hopefully along the way things fall into place. Our ultimate goal is the prize — league and tournament championships.

“A lot of teams won't play us because they figure they can’t beat us,” said Fazio. “That's not a boast — it’s just the truth. It’s another reason the non-league schedule is so tough. Those are the only teams that will schedule us."

□ □□A potential scrimmage with traditional

power Charlestown High was wiped out by the blizzard, but other practice games were scheduled with New Hampshire schools Nashua High and Bishop Guertin.

Fazio looks at Central Catholic, Lowell, Haverhill and Lawrence as other MVC contenders.

"Central only lost three starters from it’s State Division 1 finalist," said the coach, who provided color commentary on the radio at alma mater Central’s final last March at the Worcester Centrum.

Fazio begins his 15th season with a flashy 222-94 record (.703 percentage). All 14 of his AHS teams have qualified for the Division 1 North Tournament, three have reached the title game, and six have won the MVC championship.

The Christmas Tournament has been a stumbling block and Fazio would love to

win it again.Alan Hibino is the new JV coach and

Chris Downer will coach the freshmen.Andover recently low-keyed an Alumni

Game, which ended up attracting 35 former players who split up and played a wild

game that ended 110-107.Everyone then adjourned for dinner at

One Mill Street in Lawrence.□ □□

Salem State grad Fazio says he has no current aspirations to coach in college.

“Bottom line is 1 love the Andover kids and 1 love the attitude of the players, the students and the fans." said father-of-three- young-boys Fazio, who had luxury box seats (along with Jim Tildsley) for the Patriots-Dolphins Snow Bowl last week­

end.“It’s an honor to work with these kids

and be a part of the Andover program with

all its history.”

BOYS ICE HOCKEYThe biggest challenge facing the 2003-

04 Andover High boys varsity ice hockey team is undoubtedly finding a way to replace the 41 goals and 86 total points rung up last season by the prolific first line of Steve Johnson, Joe Nasta and Mike Corey.

That trio accounted for 63 percent of the Golden Warriors’ offense, with the rest of the players combining for 25 goals.

Johnson was among the top scorers in the Merrimack Valley/Dual County League with 18 goals and 19 assists, while Nasta had 11-14-25 points and Corey 12-12-24.

“Replacing those points is a definite pri­ority,” said head coach Bill Cullen. "We’re a very young, fast and hungry team. We're small again, but we have a good mix of physical players who can bang and speedy greyhounds. We also have some kids who we hope can fill the (scoring) void."

Johnson (attending UMass Amherst), Nasta (Worcester State) and Corey (Assumption) were among the 16 senior graduates, a group that also included John Limauro, Andrew Santos, Steve Miller, Marc Boilard, Sergi Yerozolimsky, Eric Levine and Steve Seem (11 assists).

The Golden Warriors also lost a goal- tender who transfered to Vermont Acade­

my.This year's near-record turnout of 76

candidates has been trimmed to a list of 27 potential varsity skaters.

“We’re keeping a few extra kids for right now because we have several injuries and we’re waiting on an MIAA ruling on a fifth-year senior," said Cullen.

After starting last season 5-1-3, which included an eight-game undefeated streak, the Golden Warriors finished 10-6-5 with a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime loss to Danvers in the first round of the Division 2 North Tournament.

□ □□Ten returning lettermen form the AHS

nucleus, and Cullen believes he may have another solid first line in senior Toby Cohen and sophomores Matt Colby and Mike Lamagna.

“Those three played together at the end of last year and looked very good in the state tourney game against Danvers," said Cullen, who begins his 13th year at Andover (and 35th overall) with an overall won-lost-tied mark of 117-97-33.

They are the three highest scoring returnees with Cohen notching six goals and six assists last winter. Colby seven goals, three assists and Lamagna two goals, six assists.

Other veteran forwards are senior Mike Van Campen, junior John lannelli.

Defensemen are senior Capt. Brian Buckley, senior Pat Fabiani, junior Matt Quinlan and sophomore Greg Carroll.

Junior No. 1 goalie Craig Espinola had a solo shutout and one combined shutout last year.

Heading the list of newcomers up front are brothers James and Phil Kim, a junior and sophomore respectively who have been skating second line with Van Campen in the pre-season.

Another line features senior Greg Morisette with sophomores Andrew Gatti (also a defenseman) and Austin Gilbert.

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AHS Spotlight ANDOVER SCORING

Swimmers swamp competitionBy Rick Harrison

The State Champion Andover High girls swim and dive team dominates the 2003 Merrimack Valley All-Conference,Division l All-Star and Honorable Mention

teams.The unde­

feated Lady

Warriors, five-time reigning state titlists, placed seven swimmers on the All-Conference squad, six on the All-Star team and five received

Sophomore Caitlin Doherty is on her way to winning the 500 yard freestyle race for Andover High at the State Swimming and Diving Championships at Harvard University. Andover won the MIAA Championship by more than 100 points.

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Joining her as All-Conference selections are senior two-event state champ Liz Mancuso, sopho­more Candice Peak, senior Amy Caron, junior Diana Harlow and freshman Jen Geary.

All-Stars are senior Carolyn Cody, senior Jamie Kapelson, freshman Erin McAuliffe and a trio of divers, juniors Libby Fortier and Ann Marie Cashman along with sophomore Jen McDonald.

Honorable mentions are seniors Liz Pallotta, Jackie Leahy and Christiana Casey, sophomore Rita Gillan and senior diver Casey Frost.

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The attractive shirts, at a cost of $10 each, will be available at early-season games and at Andover Church Basketball League games played each Satur­day afternoon at the AHS Field House.

The shirts, which are colored gray, blue and gold, read “Andover Basketball” on one side and have a picture of the “Fan Man” on the opposite side.

Further information about the shirts, which will be sold as long as the supply lasts, can also be obtained by calling coach Jim Tildsley at 978-470-1128.

FIELD HOCKEY(20 games)

Final

G A PtsAdrienne Shea 26 3 29Jamie Maltz 6 11 17Krissy Levis 4 10 14Jacqui Munro 1 12 13Allison Abreau 4 4 8Casey Salois 2 3 5Stephanie Sweeney 1 3 4Ali McCoy 0 3 3Brittany Wadbrook 2 0 2Zara Golden 1 1 2Kara Flaherty 0 2 2Sarah Barmettler 1 0 1Lauren Ciampa 1 0 1Lindsay Davidson 1 0 1Rithi Mathias 1 0 1Hat Tricks: Adrienne Shea 3.Shutouts: Elissa Slovin 11; Ayesha Rabinni & Slovin 2.Note: Adrienne Shea's goals and total points are AHS single­season field hockey records.

RACERS FOR RESEARCH

Andover High community ready to run - The third annual Larry Robinson/Alex Miliotis World Without Cancer Race/Walk, a 10-mile race and 5K race/walk in memory of former Andover High School Principal Larry Robinson and AHS student athlete Alex Miliotis, will be held this Sunday, Dec. 14, at West Middle School. All proceeds from the race/walk will go directly to innovative basic cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The race/walk begins with post registration and number pick-up at 7 a.m. The 5K race/walk will start at 9 a.m., with the 10 mile race kicking off at 9:05 a.m. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners, as well as the top two male and female winners (10 mile and 5K) in the following categories: junior (17 and under), open (18-29), sub masters (30-39), masters (40-49), seniors (50-59), veterans (60-69) and super veterans (70+). The event will be held in rain, snow, or sunshine. In the event of inclement weather, the race may be delayed, but will not be cancelled. Entry forms are available at the local office of The Savings Bank, Athlete’s Corner, Andover High School, and Town Offices. The cost is $20 for registrations received by mail and $18 for online entries via www.larryrobinsonrace.com. The race/walk is limited to the first 2,000 entrants. Donations can also be sent to Larry Robinson/Alex Miliotis Race/Walk, PO Box 295, Andover, 01810. Checks should be made payable to DFMC.

ANDOVER SCORINGGIRLS SOCCER

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G A Pts 6 A PtsJackie Powers 23 10 33 Tim Bengston 14 16 30Emily Pallotta 6 12 18 Jarrett Mackin 13 6 19Erica Weeks 6 7 13 Brian Thompson 8 3 11Jen Hagopian 6 4 10 Greg Spurr 3 7 10Brittany Moriarty 3 3 6 Vasili Kostakis 4 2 6Michelle Pirro 4 1 5 Ash Edmonds 3 3 6Meredith Johnson 2 3 5 Ryan D’Angelo 2 2 4Allison Kerivan 0 5 5 Greg Famiglietti 2 1 3Christie Spang 1 3 4 Bobby Grant 1 2 3Amanda Carlson 3 0 3 Jason Sheldon 2 0 2Lindsay Timko 1 2 3 Tim Dugan 1 0 1Mallory Jaracz 0 2 2 Greg Morissette 1 0 1Arianna Miliotis 0 2 2 Alex Foley 0 1 1Megan Finn 1 0 1 Tyler Hopkins 0 1 1Layal Hannah 1 0 1 Hat Tricks: Brian Thompson 1; Tim BengstonMarissa Evans 0 1 1 1.Maggie Lamond 0 1 1 Shutouts: Pat Twomey 6; Twomey & MikeJeannie Lothrop 0 1 1 Canepa 2; Canepa 1.Maggie Murphy 0 1 1Hat Tricks: Jackie Powers 1, Erica Weeks 1.Shutouts: Micaela Smith 2; Smith & AriannaMiliotis 2.

Locals taste victory in Sharks vs. Bluefins swim match-upSeveral Andover residents scored for the winners as

the Beverly/Cape Ann YMCA division of the North Shore Sharks co-ed swim and dive team beat the Bur­bank Bluefins of Reading.

Zach Hamer, 13, won the 200 free in 2:30.43 for the Sharks (2-1), while sister Courtney Hamer, 15, was sec­

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Andover High School Winter Sports Schedule

BOYS BASKETBALL(Home Games at Dunn Gym)

December19 — Boston College High, 7:30 p.m. (non-league) 22-29 — at Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament22 — vs Lawrence. 8 pm. at North Andover Field

HouseJanuary

3 — at Brockton, 7:30 p.m. (non-league)6 — Billerica, 7:30 p.m.9 — Methuen, 7:30 p.m.

11 — J.D O'Bryant, 7 p.m (non-league)13 — at Chelmsford, 7:30 p m.16 — Lowell, 7:30 p.m.18 — Newton North, 7 p.m. (non-league)20 — at Tewksbury, 7:30 p.m.23 — at Haverhill, 7:30 p.m25 — at Lawrence, 6:30 p.m.30 — at Central Catholic 7 30 p m

February4 — at No Cambridge Catholic, 7 p.m. (non-league)6 — at Methuen, 7:30 p.m.8 — Dracut, 3 p.m.

10 — at Lowell, 7:30 p.m.13 — Haverhill, 7:30 p.m.18 — Central Catholic. 7 30 p.mHead Coach: Dave Fazio (15th year, 222-94)JV Coach: Alan Hibino Record Last Year: 18-5Andover Townsman

GIRLS BASKETBALL(Home Games at Dunn Gym)

December16 — Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.19 — at Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m.22 — at Dracut. 7:30 p.m23 — Peabody, 7 p.m. (non-league)28/30 — Greater Lawrence Christmas Tournament, at

North Andover Field House (opponents, times TBA)

January3 — LaSalle, R.l. Academy, 6:30 p.m. (non-league,

raising of State Division 1 Championship Banner)7 — at Methuen, 5:30 p.m.9 — at Lowell. 7:30 p.m.

13 — Chelmsford, 7:30 p.m.17 — vs Minnechaug Regional, 3 p.m., at Springfield

College (non-league)20 — Tewksbury, 7:30 p.m.23 — Haverhill, 7:30 p.m.30 — Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m.

February3 — at Billerica, 7:30 p.m.6 — Methuen, 7:30 p.m.

10 — Lowell, 7:30 p.m.12 — at Haverhill, 7:30 p.m.14/22 — at Comcast Tournament14 — vs. Arlington Catholic, time TBA at B.C. High Head Coach: Jim Tildsley (9th year, 163-23).JV Coach: Stephanie RagucciRecord Last Year: 24-1, Greater Lawrence Christmas

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BOYS ICE HOCKEY(Home Games at MV Forum)

December20 — Methuen, 3 p.m.23 — Billerica, 8 p.m.27/29 — at Haverhill Tournament27 — vs. Winthrop, 4 p.m. (Veterans Rink)

January1 — at Westford Academy, 2 p.m.3 — at Haverhill, 6 p.m. (Veterans Rink)7 — at Dracut, 6 p.m. (Janas Rink, Lowell)

10 — Boston Latin, 1 p.m.14 — Lincoln-Sudbury, 6:20 p.m.17 —at Tewksbury, 6 p.m. (Janas Rink, Lowell)21 — at Central Catholic, 7:10 p.m. (Salem, N.H.

I Center)24 — at Methuen, 6:50 p.m. (Methuen High)28 — Lowell, 6:20 p.m.31 — Haverhill, 3 p.m.

February4 — at Boston Latin, 6:30 p.m. (Matthews Arena)7 — at Lincoln-Sudbury. 8:10 p.m. (Assabet Valley

Arena, Concord)11 — at Chelmsford, 7:20 p.m. (Chelmsford Forum) 14 —Tewksbury, 3 p.m.16/19 — at Newburyport Bank Classic 16 — vs. Wilmington, 2 p.m. (Graf Rink)Head Coach: Bill Cullen (13th year, 117-97-33). Assistant Coach: Bill Blackwell.JV Coach: Ralph Quaglietta Volunteers: Mark Behveau. Chris Cullen.Record Last Year: 10-6-5.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE(Home Meets at Gr. Lawrence Vo-Tech)

December19 —at Lowell, 3:30 p.m. (Lowell High)23 — at Central Catholic, 3:30 p.m. (Lowell High)

January6 — Chelmsford, 3:30 p.m.9 — at Nashua, N.H., 3:30 p.m.

13 —Haverhill, 3:30 p.m.16 —Lowell, 3:30 p.m.23 — at Chelmsford, 3:30 p.m. (Lowell YMCA)27 — Central Catholic, 3:30 p.m.30 — Nashua, N.H., 3:30 p.m.

February3 — at Haverhill, 3:30 p.m 5 — at Xaverian, 4 p.m. (non-league)

13 — MVC Championship Meet, 4 p.m. (WhiteNatatorium, Haverhill)

21 — North Sectionals, 9:30 a.m. (White Natatorium, Haverhill)

27-28 — State Championship Meet, time & site TBA Head Coach: Mark Taffe (6th year, 30-22).Assistant Coach: Adam Moskal.Record Last Year: 8-2, MVC runner-up: 5th at North

Sectionals.

Dates and times are subject to change

AHS PREVIEWS

■ BOYS ICE HOCKEYContinued from pane 24

lannelli.Junior Vic Lamo, along with sopho­

mores Joe Benedix and A.J. Drivas, also comprise a line.

Junior forward Mike O'Reilly, sopho­more defenseman Chris Seero and freshman blueliner Dan Godefroi should also see var­sity time this winter.

Backup goaltenders are junior Zach Lebowitz and freshman Dan Abreau

Currently shelved with injuries are junior forward Matt Hennessy, a top run­ning back hurt late in the football season, and junior forward Peter Burke-Wallace who has been nursing two hip flexors.

Senior defenseman John Linnemann is awaiting a ruling on his transfer waiver. He attended Phillips Academy, repeating his freshman year, but Linnemann has played only three seasons of high school hockey and should be eligible for a fourth.

The Golden Warriors, who will again play their home games at the Merrimack Valley Forum on the Andover-Lawrence line face New Hampshire Division 1 power and 2003 state finalist Bishop Guertin of Nashua this Saturday in an abbreviated ‘‘game" during the annual Methuen Jam­boree at the Methuen High rink (5:40 p.m.).

Other scrimmages are scheduled against Woburn and Canton.

Most MV/DCL teams open play next

Wednesday, but Andover drew a bye and won't launch its regular season until Satur­day, Dec. 20 when the locals host Methuen at the Forum (3 p.m.).

“With such a young team, and with the injuries, those three extra days will come in handy,” said Cullen.

Division 2 of the league has been slight­ly altered, with Tewksbury moving down from Division 1 and Westford Academy vacating Division 2 and replacing the Red- men at the higher level.

Cullen looks at Boston Latin and Lin­coln-Sudbury, along with his club, as seri­ous threats for division honors.

Rounding out MV/DCL 2 are Methuen and Haverhill.

AHS will compete in a pair of tourna­ments, the Haverhill Christmas Invitational Dec. 27 and 29 and the annual Newbury­port Bank Classic February 16 and 19.

The Golden Warriors face Winthrop in the Haverhill semifinals and Wilmington in the first round at Newburyport where Dan­vers and Triton Regional round out the field.

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Cullen’s Andover teams have qualified for the Division 2 North Tournament 11 of 12 years, and have won outright or shared three league (division) titles including 2001 - '02.

Cullen had a previous 15-year stay as head coach at Wilmington, and brief turns prior to that as an assistant at Acton- Boxboro and Methuen.

Rounding out his staff are returning

assistants Bill Blackwell and Ralph Quagli­etta (JV), along with volunteer newcomers Mark Beliveau and Chris Cullen.

Beliveau is also the new first assistant to the pro at Andover Country Club.

Coach’s son Cullen holds virtually every career and single-season scoring record at AHS, producing 97 goals and 73 assists for 170 points in four seasons between 1992-96 (including 29 goals and 51 points in 1994- ’95).

BOYS SWIM & DIVEWith virtually everyone returning from

an 8-2 team, Andover High sixth-year boys swim and dive coach Mark Taffe is confi­dent the Golden Warriors can finally make a serious run at perennial Merrimack Valley Conference champion Chelmsford.

Chelmsford has won the dual- and league-meet titles every year except one (Andover in 1993) since the inception of the MVC.

AHS rolled over everyone else last win­ter, but lost twice to the Lions 99-82 and 92-

76.The locals also chalked up 257 points as

runner-up to Chelmsford at the League Meet, and later placed a best-ever fifth at the North Sectional Championships.

“We definitely have a shot at Chelms­ford if we do what we're capable of doing,” said Taffe, whose teams are 30-22 in six seasons including 20-8 the past three years.

“We have a good mix of talent and everyone is working hard. We should be very strong in the distance freestyles and the 50 and 100 sprint frees.”

Chelmsford also graduated a number of outstanding swimmers/divers from Lions' powerhouses that won two straight state titles.

The lone AHS graduates from last year were Mike Avila and Paul Wang.

□ □□Heading the group of returning veterans

are senior Capts. Sean Geary, Nick Saun­ders and Steve Fang, along with juniors Jon Meltz and Chris Mullen.

Geary is the two-time reigning state champ in the 500 yard freestyle and he is also one of the top Massachusetts swimmers in the 200 free.

Saunders, strong in the sprint free and butterfly races, was second at Sectionals and fourth at States last winter in both the 50 free and 100 fly.

Meltz scored at Sectionals in the 200 individual medley (IM) and 100 backstroke, while Mullen did the same in the 50- and 100 free.

Other returning seniors are Paul D'Am- brosio (backstroke, freestyle), Joe Reynolds (back, distance free), Ben Carter (free), Zac Broomfield (IM, free) and Dave Baletsa (free).

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Newcomers on the 25-athlete roster are senior diver Javier Verdaguer, juniors Jonathan Taylor (sprint free), Matt Hoffman (free) and Alex Anestis (free), sophomore diver Brian O’Connor and freshmen Dave Espindle (breast, free), Nareej Sathnur (IM) and Oliver Scarborough (IM, distance free).

Verdaguer is a transfer from Newton South, where he was a wrestler the past two years, and Sathnur has come to Andover from Greece.

Former AHS standout swimmer Adam Moskal (1995 grad) returns for his second season as assistant coach.

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Andover, which swims its home meets at Greater Lawrence Tech, opens the season next Friday (Dec. 19) at Lowell (3:30 p.m.) and also faces Central Catholic away on Dec. 23.

The first home meet is Jan. 6 versus Chelmsford in an early-season showdown. The rematch at Chelmsford is Jan. 23.

The Golden Warriors have added an 11 th meet this season, competing against non-league Xaverian High of Westwood on Feb. 5.

The MVC Championship Meet and North Sectionals are both at Haverhill's White Natatorium, Feb. 13 and 21 respec­tively.

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Winn and to all per­sons entitled to the benefit of the Sol­diers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended: Investors Realty Trust claiming to be the holder of a mort­gage covering real property in Andover, numbered 40 C Washington Park Drive, Unit No. M-9, Manchester House of Washington Park Condominium given by Dorothy M. Winn to Sherwood Mort­gage Group, Inc., Dated May 24, 2002,

and recorded with the Essex County (Northern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 6856, Page 237 and now held by the plaintiff by as­signment has filed with said court a complaint for authori­ty to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale.

If you are entitled to the benefits of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 as amended and you object to

such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and an­swer in said court at Boston on or before the 12th day of Jan­uary, 2004, or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice of said Court this 1st day of De­cember, 2003

Ann-Marie J. BreuerDeputy Recorder

December 11, 2003

NOTICE QF MORTGAGEESSALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power o,Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Dennis A. Spero to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated April 8, 2002 and recorded with the Essex County (Northern District) Registry of Deeds at Book 6768, Page 3, of which mortgage Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 9:00 a.m. on January 2, 2004, on the mortgaged premises located at 267 Andover Street, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, all and singu­lar the premises described in said mortgage,

TO WIT:

The land with the buildings thereon, situated in that part of Andover known as Ballardvale, on the southerly side of the road leading from Ballardvale Village to the Theological Seminary, now known as Andover Street and bounded as follows:

NORTHERLY by said road, there measuring fifty-seven and 50/100 (57.50) feet;

EASTERLY by land now or formerly of Tenney and Little, there mea­suring one hundred (100) feet;

SOUTHERLY by said land of Tenney and Little, there measuring fifty- seven and 50/100 (57.50) feet; and

WESTERLY by land now or formerly of the Shannon Heirs by a line run­ning North 7 1/4° East, there measuring one hundred (100) feet.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with Essex County (Northern District) Reg­istry of Deeds in Book 6768, Page 2.

These premises will be sold and con­veyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other munici­pal assessments or liens or existing encum­brances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mort­gage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, PC., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Mas­sachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date o, sale. Deed will be pro­vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced at

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.Present holder of said mortgage

By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, PC. Megan O’Keefe Manzo 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500

December 11,18 & 25, 2003

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

TOWN OF ANDOVER OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR OF TAXES

The owners or occupants of the following described parcels of land situated in the Town of Andover in the County of Essex and Com­monwealth of Massachusetts and the public are hereby notified that the taxes thereon sev­erally assessed for the years hereinafter speci­fied, according to the lists committed to me as Collector o, Taxes for the Town of Andover, by the Board of Assessors of said Andover, remain unpaid, and that said parcels of land will be taken for the said Town of Andover, on Monday, December 29, 2003, for non-payment of said taxes and interest, if any, unless the same shall be previously discharged.

Douglas Strong and Anne Strong; Powder Mill Square LLC, 2003, Land in said Andover, with the buildings thereon, at 204-210 North Main St., shown as Parcel 31 on Assessors' Map 37, described in Ex. No. Dist. Deeds, B. 5892, P 156.2001 tax (bal) $701.02 2002 tax $2,917.84 2003 tax $5,067.18

Richard J. Cavallaro and Claudia H. Cavallaro. Land in said Andover, with the buildings there­on, at 7-9 Maple Ave., shown as Parcel 188 on Assessor's Map 38, described in Ex. No. Dist neorlc R 199 P

2001 tax (bal) $812.84 2002 tax $3,201.862002 sewer lien $507.722002 water lien $564 40 2003 tax $3,585.522003 sewer lien $961.20 2003 water lien $1,018.00.

Daniel J. MacDonald and Rita F. MacDonald; MacDonald Realty Trust. Rita F MacDonald, Trustee, 2002 on. Land in said Andover with the buildings thereon, at 225 Main St., shown as Parcel 43 on Assessor's Map 57, being Lot A3 on Ld. Ct. PI. 3511 -C and Lot 13 on Ld. Ct. PI. 3511-E, described in Ex. No. Reg. Dist. Cert, of Title 13431,8.105, P. 21.2001 tax (bal) $648.41 2002 tax (bal) $1,417.30 2003 tax (bal) $55.45

John Doyle. Land in said Andover, with the buildings thereon, at 40 Reservation Road, shown as Parcel 11 on Assessors' Map 73, described in Ex. No. Dist. Deeds, B. 748, P. 279.2001 tax (bal) $894.692002 tax $3,645.54 2003 tax $4,034.44

Lynda Steen; Dorothy F. Weller, 2002 on. Land in said Andover, with the buildings thereon, at 3 Colonial Drive, shown as Parcel 19B-35D on Assessors' Map 85, being Unit D3-5 of Andover’s Colonial Drive Condominium, described in Ex. No. Dist. Deeds, B. 5678, P. 208.2001 tax (bal) $308.36 2002 tax $683.88 2003 tax $775.72

Joseph R Zagarella; Kathleen J. Zagarella,2002 on. Land in said Andover with the build­ings thereon, at 145 High Plain Road, shown as Parcel 19 on Assessors' Map 131, described in Ex. No. Dist. Deeds, B. 5727, P. 229.2001 tax $4,150.74 2001 water lien $311.432002 tax $4,388.782002 water lien $161.20 2003 tax $4,722.942003 water lien $337.60

Haggetts Pond Development, Inc. Land in said Andover at 15 Dawn Circle, shown as Parcel 71 on Assessors' Map 133, described in Ex No. Dist. Deeds, B. 4214, P. 247.2001 tax (bal) $1,482.61 2002 tax $2,027.66 2003 tax $451.24.

Carolyn McMahon. Land in said Andover at 7 Woodman Ridge Road, shown as Parcel 1A on Assessors' Map 149, described in Ex. No Dist. Deeds, B 6014, P. 162 Supposed subse­quent owners: William Cooke, Raymond Cooke and Robert Murphy, Trustees of Shawsheen Woods Realty Trust..2001 tax $568 44 2002 tax $592.04 2003 tax $658.26

Carolyn McMahon. Land in said Andover at 7 Woodman Ridge Road, shown as Parcel 1B on Assessors' Map 149, described in Ex No. Dist. Deeds, B. 6014, P 162 Supposed subse­quent owners: William Cooke, Raymond Cooke and Robert Murphy, Trustees of Shawsheen Woods Realty Trust..2001 tax $586.36 2002 tax $610.42 2003 tax $67918

Barbara A Calandrello. Land in said Andover, with the buildings thereon, at 6 Lakeside Cir­cle, shown as Parcel 16 on Assessors' Map 196. described in Ex. No Dist. Deeds, B. 4015, P 2. 2001 tax $3,737.46. 2002 tax $3,854.66 2003 tax $4,234.48

DAVID J. REILLY Collector of Taxes for the Town of Andover

(This fcxm approved by the Department of Revenue) December 11,2003

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MIDDLETON, MA, 5 rooms,1 bedroom, fireplace, I car goroge, reody to move in $1200 + utilities No pets or smoking. 978-774-8019

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SALEM, NH Waterfront cozy2 bedroom, fireplace, dock 8, beach. No smoking/pets $1300 Doys 978-686-5937 eves. 603- 898-3176, pager 978-366-1206

SALISBURY BEACH, MA - Immaculate fully furnished house. 3 bedrooms, 2 boths, goroge. Available 9/1. No pets. No smokers. $l,800/mo. Short term rentol considered

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ANDOVER, MA Spacious 2+ bedroom Shawsheen Heights immaculate, all appliances, garage, $)700/mo + utilities, ist/last/security. 978-470-1817

DANVERS, MA: 3 bedroom house, maiestic water view, hardwood floors, new appli­ances Flo. room, garage $2300 978-357-5360 978-777-8738

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ILAWRENCE, MA:Knox St 4 bedroom, 2 both. Deleaded. $1600 per month. Station Realty 978-975-3713

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LAWRENCE, MA, Princeton Villoge, 2 bedroom condo, new stove 8. AC, includes heat, hot water, gas for stove $950 603-894-0'83

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ANDOVER, MA CENTERSpacious, contemporary 2 bedroom, off street parking, laundry ond hordwood floors. Walk to commu'er roil and bus $1300 /mo. plus utilities Available Decem­ber, call evenings 978-475-8191

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ANDOVER, MA: Bright, sunny 2 bedroom apartment Downtown location. Off- street porking Fully oppii- anced $1200 + utilities no pets Call 978-685-2953

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Stop Dreaming, Start DrivingMETHUEN MA Stonecleave, 2 bedroom end unit. Full basement, new paint / refin­ished floors, centrol air. $1100. Coll 603-894-4403.

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DERRY NH Lorge 2 bedroom Condex, brand new inside! Family neighborhood, 1.5 bath, laundry hookups, avail- oble now, $1250. 603-505-5920

NO ANDOVER, MA - Per­fect family neighborhood. (2) 3 bedroom. Parking, yord, storage. $1300-$1400 + No pets. Coll 978-687-1912.

SALEM, NH: Newly remod­eled 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, minutes to 193, cul-de-sac, deck, private yard. No smok­ing/pets. $1150,603-893-2542.

AMESBURY, MA "Lonvale Gardens"1 & 2 bedrooms

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AMESBURY, MA, 2 bed­room, I both, with deck over­looking lake. 1200 sq.ft., newly painted Heat & hot water included. $975/month. No pets. 1st, lost 8, security. Avoiloble 1/04,978-535-4433

AMESBURY MA December FREE. Corriage Hill Estotes 1 bedroom, heat/hot water included $850 lst/lost. Section 8 welcome Ken 978-388-4206.

AMESBURY, MA-Modern, clean & sunny I bedroom, 1st floor Off street parking. $730 + utilities, no pets. Security + references 978-388-5507

AMESBURY MA Small 2 bedroom, 1st floor Close to downtown. Available imme­diately. No parking. $750 + utilities. Call 978-374-2708.

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ANDOVER

Andover Police DepartmentParking Control Assistant and

PC Support Technician/Office Assistant

The Town ot Andover s seeking applicants for the following two positions available at the Andover Police Department:

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PC Support Technician/Office Assistant-Responsibilitiesinclude performing routine technical installation and maintenance work of PC hardware and software, functioning as “help-desk" for all users by assisting with tasks using Microsoft Office Suite and database software, serving as backup for the Information Systems Manager, handling miscellaneous clerical support functions such as answering phones, filing, sorting mail, data entry and other duties as required. Qualifications: High school diploma, 2 years

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School Transportation Coordinator

The Andover Public School System is seeking applications for a School Transportation Coordinator Responsibilities include managing entire school, bus transportation services for the Public Schools including in and out of district special education services, establishing annual and bi-annual bus routes, serving as transportation liaison to parents, preparing and monitoring school department's annual transportation budget, assisting with the preparation of the school department bids for transportation contracts, supervising crossing guards, and coordinating transportation user fees Qualified applicants will have a strong knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as they pertain to school transportation, a thorough comprehension of the geographic areas of the Town of Andover, and the ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the Town and School in a positive and effective manner Interested candidates should have an Associates degree in business management, accounting, public administration or related field, strong computer skills, and - at least 4 years in an office environment with exposure to transportation or any equivalent combination of education > and experience Salary Range $36,751 - $42,981

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DERRY, NH t Oedroom op- plionced, loundry/slorpge, no pets, $695 monthly.

Pater RE Management 603-437-0771

DERRY, NH I Oedroom Con­temporary Air, laundry 8, storoge Convenient to 1-93 $795 Poter R E. 603-437-0771

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DERRY NH, I bedroom, im­maculate, newly renovoted, new kitchen & both, oil new flooring, including hardwood floors, balcony, coin op loundry, close to 193, off street parking. No pets $695 includes heot. 603-890-0550

DERRY, NH; 2 bedroom Duplex, 1.5 Oath, loundry hook-ups, deck, yard, 1st,

last 8, security. $1000.Call 617-438-8008

DERRY, NH NEW I bedroom in antique Colonial. Beautiful kitchen 8, bath, opplionced with dishwasher, oir, mi­crowave, loundry, heat/hot woter included No pets. 3895 Poter R E. 603-4374)771

DERRY, NH: Nice, smoll, 1 & 2 bedrooms,vinyl windows, porking,good areo, neor Rte. 93/28.$725+ includes heat/ hot water. Ist/security. MPV Management 603-437-7531

DERRY NH remodeled 2 bedrooms, dishwasher, A/C, laundry/ storoge, no pets, Heot, hot water & electric included, $995/montti.Poter RE Mgmt 603-437-077)

EPPING, NH: I Oedroom oportment over gorage, hot water included, close to highwoy, available now. No dogs. $650/mo. 603-895-1265

HAMPTON BEACH NH Ac­commodations Plus large year round studio apart­ment. Clean 8. quiet. Lo­cated behind Ashworth Ho­tel. Call 603-926-1867.

NEWTON, NH/Kingston, neor Ploislow line, I & 2 bedroom aportments. including heat & hot wotee, applionces, park­ing, $795/$975/monthly.

Call 978-373-4462

NEWTON, NH - New I bed­room, heat/hot woter, appli­onces, $650. No pets. 603-382- 1669,603-23+1459 OR 58.

PELHAM, NH: Lor room in 2 family hi 8 hot woter indue yard, pool, parkii $1200. Coll Glenn, 6(

PLAISTOW NH

1 month free rentModern 2 Oedroom, woll to woil, eat in kitchen, dish­washer Country setting on smoll residential street. Start­ing $925 includes heat & hot water NO PETS. 603-642-4451.

PLAISTOW, NH: Very nice Modern 2 Oedroom, 1.5 bath Cape, appliances, nice yard, No pets $1275+. 1/1/04 tst/last/security. 603-382-4622

SALEM, NH: I bed door, newly renos eludes heat and h $875 a month. Equc deposit. Non sme pets. Days, 60! evenings, 603-887-6?

THE TOWNSMAN, DECEMBER 11, 2003 31Classified Ads 1-800-927-9200

LAWRENCE, MA - Controc- tors, 2,500 sq. ft., ground level, drive in, parking, of- fice area. Available 12/1. $t,500./month. 603-944-7520

BRADFORD, MA to share 3 bedroom unit, wosher/dryer

parking, $485/mo includes oil, no smoking, no pets.

978-973-3720

SALEM, NH: 1st floor, 2 bed­room in quiet residential orea. Over-sized country kitchen, living room with fireplace, shored yord 8 driveway No pets, J'100/Mo + Utilities. 978-475-0796

SALEM, NH- 2 bedroom du­plex, completely renovoted, desirdble oreo, $1350Zmo., heat 8, hot water included.

Coll 978-502-6967

SALEM, NH Brook Village West is currently offering I & 2 bedroom oportments Ihot feature wall-to-wall, to­tally equipped kitchens, color coordinated baths. Pool, omple parking & o reputation far meticulous landscaping These apart­ments ore storting ot $845 with coupon, including heat 8 hot woter. Security deposit waved for credit worthy ap­plicants. Office hours II to 4 Mon-Fri. Sot, 8 Sun. call lor weekend appointments. Di­rections: Take 193 to exit I, turn right on Rte. 28 8 your next right ot Denny's. Brook Village on left 803-893-1100

SALEM NH Near 93, clean 8 quiet nice I & 2 bedrooms. Some newly remodeled. $795+up. Heat 8 hot woter included. 603-893-5728

SALEM, NH: Policy Brook Estates, I and 2 bedroom luxury suites. Central A/C and heat, central stereo sys­tems, in unit security sys­tems, in unit washers and dryers, fully applianced euro-style kitchens, conven­ient to 1-93 and downtown. Rents start at $765. A divi­sion of Mesiti Real Estate, Inc., 603-224-2268__________

SALEM, NH-WILLOWSPARK

I 8 2 bedrooms: Refrigera­tor, stove, microvwave, air conditioning, central vac, at­tic storage, parking, laundry room, heat 8 hot woter in­cluded. No pets. Security deposit, references required. $810 8,8910. Coll 603-894-4631

SEABROOK, NH New 1stfloor 2 bedroom, new

kitchen/bath, parking, coin­op, no pets $975/mo + utili­ties. 1st 8 last. 978-948-7547

Merrimack Volley Area

SPACE WANTED2000-3000 sq.ft needed for granite counter top com- pony Must hove I dock or boy door. 978-335-6373

NO. ANDOVER, MA ■ Law­rence line. Riverwolk, spec- locular renovated mill build­ing on Merrimock River off 495,1,000-90,000 sq. ft. R 8, D, office, retail and industrial space. $3+ up. Must see building. 978-557-0266.

PEABODY, MA: For lease Rte I south. 3000+ sq.ft.

Retoil 8 storage heated, load­ing platform, omple parking, By appointment 781-334-4502

SALEM, MA: 2 Commercial bays, 1500 sq.ft, each, 120 240 ond woter in each boy. Of­fice space also available.

Contact 978-740-3113

Danville, NH - Immaculate, I bedroom(llxl3), wotch wild­life daily, $425 per ma., shore Utilities, 603-382-9478.

OfficeAdministrator

Approximately 20 hours per week. A7R, A7P, payroll, scheduling of clients, Quick Books experience helpful.

Coll Steve, 976-921-2205

Paralegal

Dental Hygienist Loan OfficersWed. 8 Fri., Stare-of-the-art For local Mortgoge Corn- family practice located in pony. Experience only,Beverly. Great benefits. Please call Kathy, 978-927-3966_______________

DENTAL OFFICE FRONT DESKDERRY, NH - Professional

female looking to share Newburyport law'firm seek- Our generol dental practice large home $550 per month jng paralegal. Knowledge of needs you to fill a 4 days/wk plus half heat. 603-434-0464 real estate 8 probate pre-

ferred Salary commensu­rate with experience. Send resume Oflaherty, Law of­fices 104 State St, Newbury­port, MA 01950

SALEM, MA 3000 sq. ft. commercial space, includes

tailgote access, 16' ceilings, 2 a/c offices, 2 restrooms, open space no columns, near RIII4 $!600/mo. Days 978-531-5656,

Eves 978-535-4572.

SALISBURY, MA, I acre + lot Zoned light industrial. Open 8 level. Fenced 8 gated entrance. $2,000 per month. 978-463-0100

Rte. Ill, Light industrial. Of- fice/warehouse/garage with overheod door Rent sepa­rately or together 603-434-8821

FLORIDA, Sanibel Harbour Resort/Spa, ocean front 2 bedroom condo on beach, with pool. Non smoking, no pets. 978-887-1944__________

First HunJUPITER, FL! “A little bit ot

heaven' Amazing views of Jupiter inlet! 2 bedroom,

2 bath oceanfront end unit,10 tennis courts, 2 pools,

Jacuzzi, sauna 978-685-2827

LINCOLN, NH: Loon Moun­tain Condo. Sleeps 6-8 Washer, dryer, free shuttle to Loon during ski seoson, week/weekend. 603-382-8884

MARCO ISLAND, FL Bring iust your clothes-furnished l bedroom, minutes to Tiger 8 Citizen beach, pool. Jon- April 82000/mo 978-686-7B4I

OCEANFRONTBeoutiful Seobrook/Salisbury.

3 bedroom. Col! 978-975-4001.

SANIBEL ISLAND, FLALuxurious 2 bedroom condo on beach, 1st floor, sleeps 6, pool, $150 per night thru 1/31/04.978-685-5440 ext. 2

SUNNY St. Maarten, rent ocean front condo, (sleeps 4) at Flamingo Beach for 1 week starting 3/6/04 for $850 Please coll 603-693-0333

VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO -I bedroom aportment, beau­tiful rural location, over­looks Caribbean. $600/wk. thru March, then available $650mo year round 978-282-9920

56A Seasonal Rentals

HAVERHILL, MA- Great lo­cation, seporote bedrooms available in beautiful Victo­rian. Shared kitchen, living 8 dining room oreas. Ample parking 8 storage. $500/ mo, including utilities. Must be non-smokers. 978-373-3616

HAVERHILL MA Large fur­nished room in private home $135 includes all. Cable park- ing. 978-374-8330; 978-729-6749

LAWRENCE, MA Roommote wanted to shore single fam­

ily home. Shared kitchen/ both, private bedroom/l iving

room, No pets/smoker $50O/mo includes laundry,

storage 8, gorage 978-985-3166

LYNN, MA: 6 roam apart­ment off Ocean St., 1 block from beach, share with pro­fessional quiet non-smoker. 5450/mo No pets 781-640-1458

METHUEN, MA: Share lux­ury apartment, quiet areo, dishwasher, loundry, stor- oge,parking $490.508-451-7429

NEWBURY, MA, non-smoking to share with professionals

flexible schedule. Bi-lingual encouraged. 978-682-9449, Lowrence________________

OFFICE POSITION

position. If you are a people Must be proficient in the use person, an expert with detoil of all business mochineswhile staying focused on our patients We want to talk to

Dental experience only. Lisa, 978-804-2004, Peabody.

IV CERTIFIED NURSE

_ Needed full time for busy146 unit apartment complex doctors office. Fax resume in Lawrence, MA. Must be to Tina 978-688-9603experienced with HUD , u---------—. •MHFA, and local housing Health Aid,authorities. Pay range be- Derry' N H- °rea' stud,°

PropertyManager

tween $45-$55K Resume Io: Parkside Apartments West, P.O. Box 989, Lawrence, MA 01840. Fox 978-681-5924

Protective Services Case

Worker

apartment available Bath/ laundry facilities Refer­ences required. 603-432-3764

LPNBusy internal medicine phy­sician practice looking for LPN. The position is a full

beautiful country home cant should have a Master's with 8 fireplaces. $550 in- Degree plus 1 year experi

SeniorCare, Inc. is accepting ,ime: doy ,shift' °.f,ice nurse applications for a full time P°sd|On, Job duties include Case Worker to do protective *rl99s ond patient core, service, investigation and "Fimary care nursing expe- crisis intervention with eld- nence Preferred. If inter- ers in the community. Appli- es,ed' P e»te apply online at

MUST type 50 wpm on TYPEWRITER with excel­lent spelling obility 8 proper use of grammar. Knowledge of manual accounts payable helpful.. Call 603-693-3506,

10 AM-4 PM, Mon.-Fri.

CONCRETE CUTTERSSome experience preferred with woll/slab sawing 8 care

drilling. Must be reliable, mechanically inclined, customer oriented 8

o team player.Coll Mike, 978-834-0555

First FunConstruction

Project Manoger, FT for residential & commercial work. Call 976-356-0754 or

fox resume to 978-356-8933

EXPERIENCED FOUNDATION SETTER

Ropid forms Transportation necessary Hoffman Bros.For interview. 978-453-0489

Classified Ads

1-800-927-9200

ROOFERS WITH EXPERIENCE

If you have worked or ore currently working in the roofing trode, we wont to talk to you. This fast­growing seacoast NH com­pany offers competitive wages, benefits, ond chal­lenging work environment. So if you have roofing or coppersmithing experience give us a coll and see how you con improve your co- reer. 603-433-9899

RECEPTIONIST ROOF TECH F/T

ANDOVER

Waitstaff$5/hour plus tips. Port time, flexible hours. 978-475-9750

APPLIANCEINSTALLER

With carpentry background Must be reliable. Coll Brad at 978-372-3172.

Come in out ot the cold to Express Personnel!

CNC Machinists & Program­mers, Mointenance Mechanic, General Laborers, PT/FT Administrative. 1-888-230-5990

Cook & Food Service Person

Cook must be Serve Sole Cer­tified. I 30PM-8PM 5 days/ wk. Benefits avoiloble, cor­porate cafeteria 978-282-2307

AMESBURY, MA Office suites 200-20K sq. ft. start ot $250/mo. Industrial 8 stor- age, also. Chris 978-388-6766

ANDOVER DowntownOffice 8 retail space, several

locations 8 sizes. REAL ESTATE GUIDE 978-475-8732

ANDOVER, MA Office to rent 2 Elm Square. Ap­proximately 331 sq. ft. or more. Downtown area. Call

603-264-5151 or 978-397-1326

ANDOVER NO. Jefferson Park Rt 114. Full service individual offices. $295-up. High speed internet connection. 978-685- 5440 www.officesuiles.com

BRADFORD, MA - 2 room suite with private entry in historic

Lenox Center, parking, turnkey Utilities $595/mo. 978-618-4112.

HAVERHILL, MAKenoza Ave 2 offices, both, parking. Only $400/mo with utilities. KRE 978-521-7800

HAVE RHI LL-Professional offices in prestigious brick building. Upscale arts district 1120 to 2420 sq. ft. from $1000 per mo. includes all utilities.

COLDWELLBANKER Commercial

(978 ) 373-3897

LONDONDERRY, NH Prime location off Exit 4, Rt. 93, great layout, 1034 sq. ft. Reasonable rent. 603-882- 6456; evenings, 603-881-9451.

NEWBURYPORT, MAGreen St., Federalist, office, $650/mo includes utilities 8 shared conference room.

603-926-7551

PEABODY, MA Moll orea Rtll4.1st floor 5 room suite

$1295/mo; lower level 700 sqft $850/mo, includes utilities,

by owner 508-868-2007

PRIME office space avail­able immediately. Reception oreo plus 3 large rooms, 1144 sq ft. with kitchenette & V. bath. Great location - Stage Road Junction at Rte. Ill and Rte. 121 in Hampsteod Rent is $1250 per month ond in­cludes heat. Additional 500 sq. ft. of attached space available Jon. 1, 2004

HJ. Bergeron RE Inc. 603-329-6136

eludes utilities. 978-465-2659, osk tor Gre9._____________

NEWBURYPORT, MA Lorge beautiful 2 level aportment to shore. Great location, with parking. Have cat 8 I welcome! $600.508-954-6840

NO. ANDOVER, MA: Female seeking same to share lorge new house $900 + includes, garage parking, fitness room, washer/dryer, deck with view available now. 978-557-9467

NO. ANDOVER, MA: Quiet home on lake. Convenient tomajor highways. Own room, Country Gate Children's Cen- own bath, Jacuzzi. 2 car go- ters SchooFAge progrom, lo-

www.elliothospitol.org. EOE

MARBLEHEAD, MA- ence of a Bachelor s degree Live in, PCA for female Mustin Sociol Work, Heolth or be strong & energetic. Free Human Services with two room & all meals. Large bed- years experience. Must be room, loundry, etc. in ex- license eligible or working change for 15-20 hours I towards licensure. Please week. Great location in beau-submit resume to CherylKrisko, Home Core Director,5 Blackburn Center, MpdiCal A^KtantGloucester, MA 01930 Re- lvlculbdl Hoololdl II

School-AgeTeacher

rage. $650 utilities included. Call 978-697-5033 or 978-685- 9298 after 6._______________

PEABODY, MA- ★ ★★★★★★WWWHOUSE! 2 bedroom, 1 both, seeking clean, professional, non- smoking, male/ Femole

To Shore Cozy, CLEAN HOUSE with garage in fom- ily neighborhood, Near Rtes. 126,1 8 95. Gleaming hard­wood floors, nice yord with

deck, finished basement, lots of chorm. See full od on

Boston.com. Available 12/13. $650/mo. +. 978-531-9911 karenshouse5l20ool com ★★★★★★★★★

cated in Georgetown, seeks on after school teocher. Hours are 2-6 p.m., 5 doys/week, full time during summer. Must have experi­ence with school age chil- dren Call Jenn ot 978-352-6188

ServiceRepresentative

North Shore firm seeks serv­ice rep in high volume Danvers, AAA, sales office. The successful candidate

PEABODY, MA Shore town- house, non-smoker, parking, wosher/dryer neor Rtl28/Rtl

$650/mo includes utilities. Ron at 978-531-7831

Full time Mon. - Fri. for busy real estate office in downtown Andover Experi­ence required. Email re­sume to:rmottolaCandoverIiving com

Tax Season HelpFor local CPA firm.

■> Secretory & Data Entry FT positions, Flexible hrs

Experience required.Fax: 978-462-9043 or

Email: hkarllfiaol com

Title Companyseeking candidate for loan closings. Must be fluent in Spanish and/or Bilingual. Must be flexible and profes­sional. Reliable vehicle for travel throughout the area required. Reply via fax to Manager, 508-234-1204.

Lead framers needed to stort immediately for busy south­ern NH company. Top poy, depending on experience. Big Dog Builders 508-962-2751

Industry's Finest Lown Care & Irrigation Co., is seeking

Sales

89 Trades/lndustrial

tifui historic town 781-631-8230 Are you a Roofer?Stort today! Qualified expe­rienced people to earn great pay! Year 'round work. OwnFT in busy pediatric practice

in Haverhill. Experience preferred. Includes some

weekends. Send resume to Marianne 978-462-5304,

Medical Records Clerk

for busy 2 physician office practice. AAon.-Fri Part-full

time, no weekends. If you are extremely organized &

efficient this is the iob for you!Fox current resume to:

978-352-4542 (References required)NO CALLS PLEASE!

ORTHODONTICASSISTANT

vehicle & liability insurance must. Coll Steve 603-231-3!55

AUTO BODYLooking for experienced automotive painters. Must have 3-4 years experience. Also looking for body techni­cian with 5+ years experi­ence. Both have full benefits pockage. Clean working en­vironment.Apply in person Bob Britt, Danvers Motor Company,

106 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 0,923

978-774-0727 EOE

AUTO MECHANICme awwcwivi vunuiuuic $^ore area practice Busy Greater Lawrence Auto must have experience in the ^eeks orthodontic assistant. Repair Garage looking for medico? stop fess insurance Travel ° Honest, reliable & motivated

earning potential. Experi- person qualified to perform vehicle maintenance serv­ices including oil changes, exhaust & brakes. Must be willing to train in other ar­eas & in thorough company quality procedures.Leave Message 978-688-6167

Representativewith high income earning

potential. Background in turf maintenance 8 irrigation

Call 603-382-7:43, ask for Moryanne or Kevin.

licensed plumbers& experienced apprentices

Positions available in So NH 8 MA, competitive poy with

benefits, $15-$30 on hour. CallMike 603-234-4358.

Licesed Oil Burner Tech

Growing company seeking experienced licensed oil burner tech. Great pay & benefitsClimate Design 978-372-9999

MachinistsSet-Up experience required

CNC MILLING CNC TURNING 1st 4 2nd SHIFT Weekend Shift

(Fri., Sat., Sun) Work 36 Hrs; Get paid for 40

Technical Fabrication978-465-4080 fox 978-462-1400

MachinistsSet-Up experience required

CNC MILLING CNCTURNING 1st 4 2nd SHIFT Weekend Shift

(Fri., Sat., Sun) Work 36 Hrs; Get poid for 40

Technical Fabrication978-465-4080 fax 978-462-1400

Experienced in EPDM, BUR, PVC 4 Slate. Some Training

available. 978-423-4006

SERVICETECHNICIAN

Package Equipment Distribu­tor in No. Andover. Must have computer and electri­cal knowledge, be depend­able, well organized, willing to travel, and have a neat appearonce Driver's license a must. Will train. Benefits. Call 781-944-8000 ext. 120

business, be service ori-ented possess superior or- ence Preferred but will trainSIC ,.S”” £ .-»«isional telephone skills, and attentian to detail. Pleose email Jim Hoitt, Regional Sales Manager

_________________________ iim_hoittOremoultoninc.comSALEM, MA Beautiful sunny, °r mail resume to: R E. renovated 3 bedroom home Moulton Inc,, 50 Doaks Lane, to share. Hardwood. Park- Morbleheod, MA 01945 ing. Yard. Walk to train/ T ,shops. $550.617-593-5200 TSaChSCS Out patient. FT. Competitive

SALEM NH- femole seeks Ful1 & p°rt Time degreed salory 8 benefits. Fax re­same to share furnished 3 teachers for childcare cen- sume to Michelle 603-881-4191 bedroom home, $595/ in- ter. Salem, MA MA.eludes all + private phone Call Valerie, Run A Muck

Childcare Center 978-740-0645

First FunVolunteer

Coordinator

No smoking/pets. 603-898-3377

SHARE FULL House privi­leges for m/f with 3 young adults. All utilities included + barn space for I horse.No drug users or smokers.6100/wk Call 603-893-0135

SWAMPSCOTT, MA- Private Wellspring House, Inc., seeks entrance, kitchen, bath, fire- Person with excellent com­placeliving room, pet OK, $900/ munication and personal mo. includes all. 781-858-9865 skills to coordinate all as-

76-100Help Wanted

79 Employment Services

PCAFOR ADULT MALE IN

REHAB RECOVERY WITH TRANSFER ASSISTANCE

CALL 978-744 8

Physical Therapist AUTO TECH

RN/LPNMedical Assistant PT for

busy Andover, MA 8 Salem, NH dermatology office. Must be mature, reliable & enioy a pleasant, fast-paced office Resume to: Office Manager, Andover Dermatology, 138 Haverhill St., Andover, MA

01810 or fox 978-474-4537

AdministrativeAssistant

AMAZING RATES 6 Homp- ton Beach $500 per month 3 room, I bedroom suites with kitchenettes. 603-929-0685.

BEAUTIFUL 1, 2 8, 3 bed- room apartments on the ocean. Seobrook /Salisbury.

Call 978-975-4001.

HEBRON, NH: Ski 93, ski/ snowmobile on Newfound lake, 3 miles from Tenny mountain 2 bedroom, 2 bath, washer/ dryer 1400 sq.ft. $800/mo 12/03-3/31/04 Coll 603-566-7671

NO. CONWAY NH AREA;Winter vacation / getaway

Sleeps 4. Neor 7 ski areas!! Rates from $40night to $25O/wk Pics, avoiloble! 978-204-2902

PLUM ISLAND, MA - Winter rental. Dec. to June . 2 bed­room furnished house. Newly renovated Heat 8 electric included. $1200 1-508-783-5865.

SALISBURY BEACH Ocean- front • 2 bedroom apart­ments. Storting at $550 No utilities Coll Steve 978-688- 8880 or 603-870-9048

SALISBURY, MAOcean front furnished 2 bed­

room, $750 includes utilities. No pets, no smoking. Parking.

Now-June. Call 978+82-1165.

SALISBURY MA/Seobrook line2 bedroom. Nicely furnished, easy access to highway. Lease to 6/1 $695+utilities. 603-474-3401 or 978-475-4476.

SALISBURY NH - Fully fur­nished apartments. Immocu- late condition. Across from woter. Dec thru June. $900 978-458-9606 or 978-454-3549.

SEABROOK BEACH Beauti­ful ocean view. 2 8 3 bedroom units, small pet ok. I house from woter; 978-3740596 1-800- 8346964; eves 978-373-4077.

SEABROOK BEACH NH win­ter rental. Until June 1,2004. 6 rooms 3 bedrooms, well furnished, utilities, parking plus a cottage. Coll Uncle George 978-745-4373

65 Rooms For Rent

A+ Clean, Quiet Rooms, On site Mgr. Free cable, $85/week 8 up. Deocy House 978-975-5103 Windsor House 978-686-8980

"A ONE HR Move-In Time" For As Little As $49! A clean, Safe, spotless modern room, security, parking. $75/ up 978-685-9509 -1-800-355-2391

ATTRACTIVE ROOM. MOVE IN TODAY. VERY CLEAN. GOOD LOCATION. 670 S8.UP 978-682-2521.

WILMINGTON/Andover MA, Line, MA, Large furnished room. Refrigerator 8 mi­crowave. No smoking/pets. References needed.

Call 976-658-4793

RESUMES & cover letters We Do All The Writing. Eagle Consulting Group

978-686-8910

pects of our volunteer pro­gram (10 hours per week)Applicant should be familiar with the North Shore com­munity and possess good computer skills. Must be Busy office is seeking an ex-committed to the Mission of Perienced, highly motivoted Wellspring, be flexible and and self-directed odministro- team oriented. AA/EOE. Re- tive assistant with strong ports to Director of Devel- communication & computer opment. Send Cover Letter skills. Must be able to effi- and Resume by December 22 ciently & pleasantly handle a to: Mimi Reeves, Director of diverse range of projects 8 Development, Wellspring people The successful condi- House, 302 Essex Avenue, aa,e W'H hove demonstrated Gloucester, MA 01930. proficiency in Microsoft Of- mreevesOwellspringhouse y'ce yP Professional Version

FT, very busy shop. Benefits. ASE CERTIFIED A MUST

978-373-5302

Burner Service Technician

Flexible hours. Commission. 978-281-6559

CABINET MAKERSneeded for Cabinet Shop in Middleton, AAA. Must be expe­rienced 978-777-6445 for info

CARPENTERFT, benefits Must hove expe­rience, hand tools 8 transpor- totion References. 978-835-3305

CARPENTERNeeded for North Shore high end work Must be proficient in rough ond finish. Benefits. Call David, 781-639-2640.

57 Commercial Property

DERRYNH- 3 boy garage.

$1500/mo + utilities,Coll 603-432-1983

GEORGETOWN, MA approx. 5,000-6000 sq. ft. Office/light monufocturing/worehouse Prime location 4 minutes from 495. $3 .50-15.50 pr sq.ft. Call...................... 978-352-5400

HAVERHILL, MA

GREAT SPACE & OPPORTUNITY!

*■750 sq.ft. Shed space * 322 sq.ft, office space *■4000 sq.ft., loading dock *8000 810,000 manufacturing

978-372-0055

HAVERHILL, MA Warehouse2500-10000 sqft from $2/psf + utilities. KRE 978-521-7800

66 Furnished Rooms 8 Apartments

AFFORDABLE 8 clean single furnished rooms,So. Lawrence, MA. Fridge, micro, cable ready. Security. 978-688-2218

ANDOVER, MA: large tur- nished room, private home. Parking, internet. Executive area. 93/125. No smoke $600. 1st 6 last. 978-475-7526

ANDOVER, MA: Single fur­nished room, in-town, cable hookup, laundry, all utilities, parking, bus route, maid service. 6150/wk. 978-474-9192

BEAUTIFUL I, 2 & 3 bed­room oportments on ocean, Seabrook /Salisbury. Tempo­rary month to month or until Moy-credit check 978-975-4001

LAWRENCE best rooming houses, free cable 59 Tremont 978-689-8924 362 Essex 978- 682-9078 Soba RE 978-687-8706

LAWRENCE, MA FINEST ROOMING HOUSE, SO- BER/DRUG FREE, 200 PARKER ST. 978-683-6682

NEWBURYPORT, MA Gracious living downtown near waterfront. Includes heot, electricity, coble, VCR, phone, Internet. Efficiencies $295wk.;$895 mo. 978-465-5816 www.turnished-rentols.com

SALISBURY Beach beauti­fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath, an beach. All utilities, cable Dec. thru Moy. $375/wk 978-463-4026 ; 978-857-0640

Divorced?Live ot the Salisbury Inn. From $225./week. 978-465-5584

68 Roommates/ Housing to Share

First FunBEVERLY, MA Quiet profes­

sional, non-smoker, seeks same, no pets. $450/mo +

utilities 978-996-8153

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REG #102009

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WATER OR ICE DAMAGE SPECIALISTSCOMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL

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COOKLong tern Cook with experi­ence. Apply in person to: Food Service Manoger, Greycliff at Cape Ann, 272 Washington St., Gloucester.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES

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VACUUM Clecner, Kirby, with all the attachments & video Brand new, only used 5 times. $1400.978-687-1308

■ VACUUM Cleaner, Sears Kenmore, $25, 10 piece blue heritage dinner set $25, stor­age unit $20 603-362-5119

WOOD STOVEWarner Air Tight wood stove, with 3 sections insulated stove pipe $350 603-362-4063

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978-640-0066■ 3 YEAR old dryer, 10 yeor old washer, operating, good condition, take away for tree as a set 978-372-1275

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103 Household Goods

CARPET - I have access to several thousand yards ot plush carpet Carpet your living room/hall with pod for $449 based on 30 yards Have rolls of Berber & commer- ciol carpet John 781-862-0909

CHEST ot drawers French Provencal-9 drawer,2 match­ing night tables, good condi- tion. 8150/best. 603-893-5673

CLOTHES Washer & Drier, electric stove $130 eoch. Re­frigerator $160, All run great will deliver 978-970-0333

HOLIDAY Diningroom sale white Italian lacquer $999

8 piece oak set $750. etc. Bedroom sets from $199 Dozens of Sofas $99 8. up

Lorgeselection - 3 FLOORS Richard’s USED Furniture 30 Water St. Lawrence, MA *** 978-687-7540 * * *

COMPLETE BAND SOUND SYSTEMMixing board, speakers, monitors, equalizer, ampli- tier 4 more $1200 978-281-0536

COUCH 37x92, soft beige, oversized chair 37x53, good condition, 2 yrs. old. $500.Call 978-283-0820

■ COUCH - Comfy Teal Col­ored - Southwestern style with braided trim. Good condition $80 978-794-4662

DINING ROOM Cherry (all wood), 3 Door China Hutch/ Buffet, Table with Leat, 8 Queen Ann Chairs, Flip Top Server - Never Opened. Cost $6600 Sell $1900. Can De- liver. 603-235-1695._________

Dining Room CHERRY- WOOD, 8 Ball/Clow Uphol­stered Chairs, Beautiful Double Pedestal Tables, 4 Door Beveled Glass China Cobinet with Recessed Lights 4 Unique Marble Top Server (6 left over from fur­niture show). Retails for $12,000. Will sacrifice $3,500 or Best Otter. Can Deliver. 603-433-6504_______________

DINING ROOM SET, Thom­asville, BRAND new condi­tion Cherry oval toble with 2 leaves, 2 arm & 6 side chairs, lighted china cabinet, $4500 978-356-8775_________

DISHWASHER, G E Nouti- lus new $150; Hotpoint elec­tric STOVE, smooth top, new $500 978-239-2714

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2 brond new taupe couches & I oversized chair $999, iron rod gloss kitchen set with 4 chairs $400, white washed oak dining room set with 4 choirs $500, 2 unique coffee and end tables $200. Com­puter desk $50. Furniture lo- coted in Rockport, will email pictures Must See! High quality in excellent condi­tion. Will consider best of­fers. 586-604-7464 or email

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FREEZER Imperial Com­mercial 19 3 cu. ft heavy duty upright manuol defrost. 8250/best. Coll 603-432-0022

HOT TUB/SPA 5 Person with Lounger, All Digital, Red­wood Cabinet, Cover, Full Warranty New Still in Pock- oge Must Sacrifice. $2900 Con Deliver. 603-235-1695

Hutch, Ethan Allen, upper/2 shelves, lower/2 drawers, louver door cabinets, $500, Call 6O3-362-9O13

■ KENMORE Washing ma­chine, white, good condition, approximately 6 yr. old, $75 Outside delivery. 978-453-4158

KITCHEN SET, solid dark ook, table, 3 chairs, 2 leaves, excellent condition. $400 best otter Coll 978-688-3030

Moving Sole-Sofa blue denim $250, 2 bookcases $30 eoch, full bed $150, Crate & Barrel kitchen island workbench $60, shelf unit $60, all in great condition . 978-921-4774

ABSOLUTE BARGAIN!!Beautiful queen or king mat­tress set, ortho/del uxe, 12"

thick, double pillowtop, new, still in plastic, cost $1,695,

sell king, $425, queen, $295 Will deliver. 603-493-2969

APPLIANCESCoin-ops washer/dryer set $550, have 8 sets. Washer, dryer, fridges, stoves recon­ditioned We deliver.

978-927-9390 , 978-423-9872

BED KING SIZE. Beoutiful Brand Name Pillow Top Mottress New - Still in Plas­tic. Cost $1800. SELL $350. Can Deliver. 603-234-2483

BED QUEEN. Brand Name. Extra Plush No Flip Pillow Top Mottress Set with Frame - Never Opened. Cost $1400 SELL $325 Con De­liver. 603-234-2483.

BEDROOM, AH CHERRY, 6 Piece Sleigh Bed Set, Dove Tailed, New Still Boxed. Cost $4000, Sell $1000. Con Deliver 603-433-8464.

■ BEDROOM DRAPES, twin comforter, sheet sets, dust ruffle and pillows. Lauro Ashley floral pottern Pink/ green $75/all. 978-470-3194

BEDROOM SET, 6 piece, tri­ple dresser, 2 night stands, 2 mirrors & armoire (no bed) $500 or best. 978-302-0775

■ Safa Toble maple, 2 draw, almost brand new, bevel gloss top insert $97

978-372-4202

■ STOVE - 30" GE Hot Point Electric, runs well, Free for pickup, Atkinson

603-765-1444

TRIPLE Dresser Conant Ball with mirror $350. Couches matching like new $300 each. Nightstand $40. Display case 5 shelf self-assembled $75 Head board $25. Wrought iron cafb set $75 6 dining chairs $100.978-682-9425

VERMONT CASTINGS, RESOLUTE WOOD STOVE,

LIKE NEW, $1000.Call 978-526-9522

ANTIQUE Furniture, 9ood quality used furniture, old clocks, china, accessories 4 collectibles, etc. Americana Antiques, Mike 978-388-5023

ANTIQUES • Fancy china figurines, cut glass, good used furniture, old jewelry, books. Oriental rugs, stove. 978-682-2443 or 978-688-7070

ANTIQUES Furniture, glass, china, silver, jewelry & clocks William Graham 422 Water 51., Haverhill. 978-374-8031

CASH FOR TOOLS-Hand orpower! Carpenters, machin­ists, mechanics, plumbers,

rollaways. 1-800-745-8665

WHITE APPLIANCES, 2 yrs. old. excellent! Hotpoint elec­tric stove 30" includes 30'" range hood $175. Tiffony hanging 8 arm dining light fixture, $100. Coll 603-490-5916

■ 27" Color console TV , light oak, 4 years old $95 after 6 p.m. 603-642-7981

104 Antiques/Collectibles

■ BASEBALL CARDS Many stars; Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, etc. $35/box

or best. Coll 603-529-1081

Upright refinished workingPlayer Piano, with rolls.

$800 or best otter 978-475-8328

107 Fitness,Sports

■ AB EXERCISE MACHINE, AB DOER II with video 4 monual, like new $40 best of- fer 978-373-3790 (Groveland)

Bowflex or Total gym wanted!

Will pick-up & pay cosh Call Doug 781-820-1937

■ BUN and Thigh Mox, as seen on TV, paid $80., sell for $30/firm New condition 978-687-2094 leave messoge

NAUTILUS Ab/Back Com- merciol quality exercise machine. Uses I" plates.A greot holiday present! 8250/best 978-470-2134

NORDIC TRACK Classic Pro,like new, paid $800.

Asking 8250/best otter Call Lee days, 781-598-0303.

PROFORM Cross woiic

Treadmill, 2.0 HP, 630 sq / inch tread belt, 0-10 mph, foot auto, incline $150 603-426-5210

■ PUNCH KICK BAG by Wave Originals. With 751b water core Used once. $55 Call 978-975-9816

SNOWBOARD, Burton, 129cm with iunior bind $165. Solo­mon boot, size 4.5, $75; Boeri helmet, $45. Like new.

Coll eves. 978-470-0671.

■ TREADMILL Lifestyler3500PS, Programmable + auto incline, $65 Body by Jake, Ab 8. bock Plus, $25 603-432-6775

120 Firewood/Fuels

FIREWOODGUY.COM Kiln-Dried - Delivered Stocked. Full or partial

cords. 603-437-0940

INFERNO FIREWOOD Holiday Bundles. Cut & split.

$24.99/Bundle8 cu lt Coll 978-689-9020

RETELLE TREE CORP. Quality seasoned firewood avoiloble, 16-18", Yi cord $120, (64 cu. ft.)

Stocking avoiloble 978-475-0841

SEASONED HARDWOOD Cut, split & delivered

$300 per cord (128 cu. ft.) Coll 978-685-7761

143 Wearing Apparel

■ HIGH HEEL SHOES 4 poir designer/high style, new nev­er worn, dressy, beoutitul! size 8 5-9 825/poir 978-683-0840

149-150Pets t Livestock

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A Bosic Obedience & Man­ners classes starting soon Only 3 per class. Learn dog psychology. TRAINING with a HEART, 603-642-5084.

A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!!© Labs, Goldens, Jack Russell

Rat & Boston Terriers, MinPin, Dachshunds Plan

tor the holiday.. 603-887-2228

A Best Friend. Boxers, Labs, Newfoundland, Goldens, Pug Papillon, Doxie, Terriers etc $495+ pups.com 603-942-9970

AKC NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES black 4 bronze,

males & females. Ready for loving homes. Great family

pet. Call 603-434-8030.

A WALK IN THE PARK PETSITTING

Openings for daily pet visits, feedings, walks Tailored to your needs! Coll 978-685-3493

BRITTANY Spaniel II mo. old, housebroken, excellent with kids, great dog, have to give up due to allergies. $200. Comes with crate,2 beds, toys 8. food Call 978-532-5290_______________

CAT; Female tiger, 9 months old, indooors only, not good around children, not spayed,

lively. Free. 603-458-5010

CHIHUAHUA puppies, all colors, ready now!

6 G $500/each Call Mindy 978-546-7126

CLAWS 4 PAWS Specializing in the best core tor your pets. I of­fer daily walks when you ore ot work, or owoy. Excellent refer­ences Bonded 4 Insured. Coll Amy 978-372-7I9G, <1-475-0111

■ FREE FLUFFY BLACK KITTEN - Approximately 3 months old. Call before 2 P.m., 978-556-0191.

FREERABBITS & BABY GUINEA PIGS. To good homes.

Call 603-893-5149

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CALL FOR DETAILS. 978-373-1869

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS (4) ADORABLE!! AKC Reg­istered, Health certificate, shots 4 papers included. $700 Porents on premises! Ready 12/29 603-458-1775

MOVING SALE!These will make Great Gifts! Chandelier $300/best, Com­puter 4 laser printer $200, Pointings $50-8250 Coll 97B- 374-1316 mornings & evenings only

MOVING! Sony 61" t.v., $2,500, oak Tv entertoinment center $400; daybed $200, couch & loveseat $400; coor­dinating lamps $20 4 rug $50; yard tools, $50, ham­mock & stand $25; 6.5 MPH treadmill $200; basketball hoop $30, exercise bike $25, weights & bench $25; 16" chain sow $100 603-929-0520

MOVING • Stereo system, 5 speakers, $850. Table, 6 chairs, $350. 5 x8 picture, $450. Computer system, $90. Love- seat, leather, creom, $50. Bed­room set, 5 piece $600 Dish­washer $25. Filing cabinet $25 10 gol. Fish tank with fish$25.

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BELL FURNITURE Haverhill MA, 978-373-9000.

NORITAKE CHINAsetting for 12, Sandhurst De­sign, magnificent condition,

$2500 value. Used twice $i,000/best. Bob 978-532-3982

REMODELING SALE: Berkline recliner sofo & loveseat (teal) $350 Old Castiron claw-loot tub, por­celain over castiron double bowl kitchen sink, $300 for both or best offer. Must sell by end of mo. Coll otter 5:00 978-372-6811

ROCKING CHAIRLarge, medium brown solid wood. $30/best. 978-372-0801

SOFA, LOVESEAT AND CHAIR 100% Italian Leather, Hardwood Frame, Full War­ranty - New Still in Wrap­per. Cost $4200. Must Sell $1595.603-235-1695._________

SOFA & LOVESEAT Ivory / pink I green floral. $300. Solid ook king bedroom set, 6 piece $750 All good condi­tion Call 978-463-3788

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SEASONED OAK.$175 & up. Per 118 Cubic Ft.

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STACEY'SSEASONED, $210. GREEN $150.

CUT 8. SPLIT 16".CALL 603-893-9202

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! Black Mini Schnauzer, 18 mo

spayed female. All vet records $150. 978-372-6829

Just in time for Christmas!

BOXERS (2) females. Beautiful all white Tails docked. 4 weeks old. $600 ea/best. 978-687-3060

KITTENS: 6, adorable, char- cool gray, Russian Blue, box trained, $25. each. Call 978- 745-6768.

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130 Restaurant' Store Fixtures

STORE FIXTURES avail­able; Gondolo shelving, slat wall 4 accessories. Lighted iewelry display cases, fold­ing dump tables, garment racking ond more. All items in excellent condition. Call for list & prices.

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PETS COME FIRST At-home Pet Sitting, Daily walks, weekends, vacations Bonded Call Nancy 978-640-8866.

Pomeranian PupBlack, 10 weeks, 1 mule, AKC certified, 1st shots, $400 978-304-1023______________

PUG PUPPY - Registered, Fawn, cute little block face, shots 4 wormed $750. De­posit will hold for Christmas $SSS Ready nowl 978-455-2691

READY FOR HOLIDAY Miniature Rot Terrier pups $460 eoch Health certificates

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Ready For X-masPure exotic Persians, 3 fe­males; 3 males Calico/ black/gray/white. No popers $200 each. 1-978-468-5661

131 Musical Instruments

DRUM SET Forest green Premier Artist Birch, Pre­mier shells 4 mounts, crash, ride 4 high hat cymbals with stands included Also in­cludes snare. $1100 or best of­fer 978-922-2403

PIANO: Kincaid Console, ex­cellent shape, bench, bought new, iust tuned You move. $1500.978-682-7789.

PIANOUpright, Conservo, walnut 8550/best otter 978-526-7375

■ SAXAPHONES One ALTO 4 one TENOR.

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Tiny Toy PoodleMale, Apricot, ready for Christmos, $900/best reason- oble otter Call 781-596-1091

5 JACK Russell puppies ready 12/24. Can hold if needed, shots/health certifi- cotes. 8550/eoch 603-887-2479

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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST S8.V cleaning affordable, de­pendable, reliable and thor­ough housecleaning. Weekly ond bi-weekly. Experienced and very trustworthy person 978-884-5698.______________

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BMW 2002 M3 COUPE, silver/grey interior, 6 speed, novigotion system, cold weather package, loaded, only 4k miles. $50,000.

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BMW 3251, 2001, 5 speed, black, 66,000 miles, I owner, excellent condition, dealer serviced, recent tires Priced to sell at $17,500. Coll 978-283-9694

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BMW 325X1, 2002. # 0565A. 17K miles, AWO. $27,990 INFINITI QX4,2002 # 0857A AWD, leather $25,770.

HONDA Accord EX, 2001. # 1280A V6, coupe, auto. $16,990 INFINITI 135 , 2003 #PIB39, leather, sunroot. $24,990 INFINITY G35, 2003, H9750A, Leother, sunroof. $27,490 V/W JETTA, 2003, H4I77A, GLT, 6 speed, 2,K, $17,990 INFINITI I30T, 2000. # P0923. Heated seats, sunroof. $19995 INFINITI G20T, 2001 # P0427 Leather, sunroot. $17,490. INFINITI QX4, 2003. Stock # P0874. $27,690

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DODGE 2001, Durongo, sil­ver, leather, 7 passenger, loaded, only 38K milesKS40066A,......................$17,895MAZDA 2001, Protege, Green, very nice car, only 18,000 miles, #$4009' A, . $8795HONDA 2001, S2000, yellow, convertible, ail upgrades, only 29K miles, 4S40376A.......................................$22,795SUBARU, 2001, Legocy Out­back, blue, very nice cor, must see. HT33805B, $16,495SUBARU, 2001, Foiresdter, green, certified, only 39K miles, auto, ISU0614, $15,795 MITSUBISHI, 1999, Gallant, V6, very clean, green, only 54K miles, #S40262A, $7,695SUBARU, 2003, Forester, blue, auto, 25K miles, certi­fied vehicle #T40517A........................................$17,995NISSAN, 2001, XTERRA black, very clean, all thetoys, HS40372A,............ $15,995JEEP, 2000, Wrongler, Exlro clean, silver, 4x4, must seethis one!!! ................ $10,795JEEP, 2002, Liberty Rene­gade, silver, very sharp car, all the toys. Must see,4SU0595A, .............. $17,695DODGE, 2001, Durongo, black, outo, 7 passenger, allthe toys. T33805B,.......$16,995LEGACY, 2001, Outback, green, very nice ride, come and see! I #S40240A, $14,995

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HONDA Civic EX, 2001, Looded, auto., 42,000 high­way miles, excellent condi- tion. $12,200. 603-475-4697

HONDA Civic EX'98 Sedon5 speed I02X highwoy miles

well maintained, I owner only $6495.978-768-7306

HYUNDAI, 1998, Elanlra, 4 door sedan, red, excellent condition, 70K, $3500 or best offer. 978-664-2265_________

INFINITI G20t Luxury 4 dr. sedon, looded, 5-speed, leather, moonroof, AM/FM/ CD, new brakes 8, tires. 87k (New engine with only 20K) $9,000. Call Tom 603-770-3650

INFINITY 130 2000 : 52K, CD, Peorl white, mint condition,4 year bumper to bumper

$16,500/best. 978-815-4212

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NISSAN, 2001, Xterro, alloys, moonroof, 45K miles, 4x4,AC, #A40332A...............$14,600JEEP Wrangler Sport, 2001, Auto, soft top, AC, 38X miles, sound bar. HA40272A, ..$15,645

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ISUZU RODEO, UTILITY, leather, A/C, power windows & locks, alloy wheels, $6,500.

LEXUS, 2002, ES300S,Loaded, Severol choices, multiple colors. 22X miles,L40596A, start at........ $27,995LEXUS, I999, LX 470, tan/ton leather, fully equipped, high demand vehicle, #L40583A,.......................................$30,995LEXUS, 2001, LS430, oil the options, only 26K miles, sev­eral to choose from, L40351A,storting at...................$41,995HONDA ACCORD, 2001, V6, EX model, leather, roof, CD, fully equipped, silver on sil­ver, #L40512A,........... $15,995.INFINITY, 2001, 130, every option including novigotion#L40689A,....................$18,995LEXUS, 2001-02, Rx300's, sev­eral choices. Fully equipped, #LU1384, Starting ot $29,995 LEXUS, 2002, SC430 hordtop convertibles, whi'e 8, silver in stock. Great Wintertime sovings. Navigation, leather heated seats, CD changer 4L40356A. Starting at $45,995 LEXUS, 2002, GS300, black cherry with block leather, highly sought otter vehicle.33K, #L40344B.............. $31,995NISSAN MAXIMA, 2000, 29K miles, GLE model, all the op­tions, #L40696A, ..........$16,995CADILLAC SEVILLE, 2001, STS model, top of the line saville, 26K miles, sil- ver/silver, #LUI372A,Price to sell at.......... $24,995

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2000 Toyota Avalon XLE 46k, auto, leather, loaded, brond

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CHEVY Prism Lsb 19VY auto, AC, power windows & locks, alloys N48576A, ..$6,388 TOYOTA Comry 1997, Auto, AC, power windows 8. locks, stereo, 1 owner, HN68677A........................................ $7,788SUBARU, 2002, Impreza RS, all wheel drive, auto, AC, power windows & locks, 20K•N39064A, ...................$15,788HONDA, 2000, Civic LX, 4 door, auto, AC, power win­dows and locks, stereo#N48662A, .....................$8,988HONDA, 1997 Civic, EX, outo, AC, power windows & locks, moonroof, 2 door.#N3951B,......................$8,988NISSAN, 1999, Altimo, GXE, AWD, AC, full power, stereo,N3879A, ........................$8,990SATURN, 1998, SL, 4 door, auto, AC, power windows 8, locks, low miles. 8N3B586A........................................$4,990DODGE, 1998, Avenger ES, V6, AC, am?, power windows & locks, leother, root.

Easy Financing• 2002 Neon. Low miles, like new. $7995.• Hondo Civic Looded Hondo quality. $9995.

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FORD Taurus wagon '93, 95K miles, clean,

Only $1750. 978-927-0841

HONDA '00 Civic EX block coupe, outo., CD, power, moonroof, AC, only 32k. $10,600. Eves. 781-581-3815.

HONDA Accord, 1993, ma­roon, auto, II8K, excellent condition, $2200,'best.Coll 978-688-0223

Must See!Call 978-686-4569JAGUAR VANDENPLAS1988

Needs some work, great winter prciect or use for parts. Looks good,

interior clean. $H50/best 978-388-4713

HONDA ACCORD, 1994,4 door, Sedan, auto, A/C, runs

great, 113609.

"Happy HolidaysOnly, $2,495"

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HONDA ACCORD DX 1991134k, Auto,, a/c,.4-door. re­cent tires 8, brakes, Runs

great! $!750/best. 978-774-4956

HONDA Accord EX 1992, Beige, sunroof, power win­dows, CD, a/c. Runs great. No damage Excellent condi­tion. 155k $2800/best.

978-281-2147

•N48745A. .................... $6,990CHRYSLER, 1999, 300M, V6, auto, AC, power windows & locks, leather, roof, 4NU6238A..................... $10,790

HONDA ACCORD EX 1995 Auto., V6, sunroof, remote start, leother, block, alloy racing wheels, Greot Car! The first $2,999 tokes it!

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OF LYNNFIELD2000 Dodge Neonouto., power options, CD,low miles #30B50A......$6995

1997 Nissan Altimo GXE LTD auto., all power, a/c, alloys, SHARP! #5375 ........... $8990

2001 Mercury CougarV6, all power, cYc, CD, FAST! #31749A........................$9995

2001 Oldsmobile Alero sedanauto, all power, a/c, CD #5339*..........................$9995

2000 Nissan Frontier XE pickup auto., power options, AM/FM, a/c, CLEAN!#5370A....................... $10,590

2002 Nissan Sentro XEauto , power options, a/c, CLEAN1 #5224SL...... $10,990

2003 Mitsubishi Golant ES auto, all power, like new, #5276 Clearance price. $12,990

2001 Nisson Maxima GLE auto., loaded leather, sun­roof, Bose CD, NICE!#5401..........................$12,990

2001 Ford Windstor Van auto., all power, 7 passen­ger, REAL CLEAN!#31331A .....................$12,995

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LEXUS ES300 1999Coach edition, Goid/bei9e leather, sunroof, CD, 96k,

loaded. $13,000.978-774-4956

MAZDA 323 Hatchback ’989, blue, automatic, 120k, good condition except overdrive is intermittent. Drive it home or parts. $300 or best by 12/15 eve. 978-388-2547__________

MAZDA 626, 1996, 4-door, Se- dan, outo, A/C, runs & looks great, #3646. $1,995 or best.

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MAZDA 626 1999 Black, V-6, loaded,84k highway, 1 owner, new tires. Must sell. Xmas steal! $5,900.508-896-5016

MERCEDES C230, 1999, 4 door, sedan, auto, leother, every option, #3670 Only 62K miles, $15,995/best.

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INSIDE & OUT"Eorly & Sons 603-642-7997

MERCEDES E320 4motic 1999 black, 4WD, loaded, 51k, in great condition $25,000 978-474-4275

INFINITI, 1998, QX4,4x4, V6, auto, ac, power windows & locks, leather. 4NU6240A....................................... $15,788

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HONDA ACCORD LX, ,995 Very good condition, Loiock, light blue, 128K, new A/C, brakes, belts, woter pump. Am/Fm/tope, all power, reli- able $6,495 /best. 978-531-4411

Hondo Civic EX, 1994, 5 speed, 160K miles, all power, good condition, new paint iob, $3,750/b.o„ 603-580-1256.

Lexus, zuuu, kajuu, learner, roof, heated seots, CD changer, severol to choose from. #L40667AStorting ot. $24,995

Of Peabody'01 Toyota MR-2 Spyder, 5 speed, silver/block, CD 8, cassette, alloys, very nice #M1I38A SALE!! $15,900 '00 BMW 323i Sedon, outo, leather, moonroof, sport pock- age, HK stereo. #M1139a $18,900 '01 Beetle GLX Turbo, 12K miles, silver/block, leather, moonroof, ect.#CX025A...................$’2,90001 Honda Civic EX Coupe silver/black leother, auto, moonroof, spoiler, low miles.#cu3218o ...................$12,900'00 Toyota Celica GTS, sil­ver/block leather, 5 speed, sunroof, perfect condition.#c2l834a..................... $14,395'01 Hondo Civic EX Sedon, power windows, power door locks, cruise, moonroof, automatic, low miles#Mll97a..................... $12,999'00 Chevrolet Silverado LT, 4x4, extended cab, loaded, Z- 71 tow package, 5.3, V-8#cu3269c....................$15,99500 JEEP Wrangler Sport 4.0

3 tops, auto, low miles, verynice. #C297 ................$15,99500 Hondo Accord Ex, blue/blue, 5 speed moonroof, power windows, power door locks, cruise, very nice #c21364b ...................$12,900

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TOYOTA Avolon XLS '01 V6 3 0, Silver/grey leather, oil the extros, great condition, warranty, $21,500,603-898-8168

TOYOTA CAMRY, 1991, mo- roon, automatic, power win­dows, AC, stereo, $975 or best offer. 978-685-0041

TOYOTA Camry, 4 door, 1994, outo, A/C, power windows & locxs .........................$3,995

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96, third seat, low miles, ac, stereo, cassette, great con­dition $6650,978-468-4011 doy,

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2001 Volvo S80 Leather, moonroof, looded, very nice #OO97A JUST............. $19,995

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PORSCHEPORCHE, 2003 , 6 speed, '8 alloys heated seots, alumi- num/leather brake hondle, original MSRP $89,350,•Au-0649...................... $79,500PORCHE, 2003,911, C2 Cobrio, Bose, heated seats, flored rocker ponels, 18" al­loys, 3 spoke corbon wheel, original MSRP $93,570•X40C67A. .................$74,435PORCHE, 1999, 911 coupe, Porche certified, leather, moonroof, 6 speed, BK miles.#A40309A....................$44,935PORCHE, 2004, Cayenne S, 7K miles, leather, moonroof, heated seats, #X40075A....................................$57,435PORCHE, 1999 , 911 Coupe, Porche certified, leather, 6 speed, modnroof, #X30051 A ... .............................$40,850

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Miles #TUI977A, ......... $6,995TOYOTA Corolla ’993, extra clean #T4I315A $8,995KIA Sportoge 2000 4x4.#T41033A ................ $8,995.MITSUBISHI Gallant ES 2003, 6 cylinder, loaded.#TU2063.................... $12,995.

MAZDA Protege 1997, 24k,#T42032A................. $8,995.TOYOTA Tacoma, 2000, #T41079A, low miles . $9,995. VW Jetta GLS 1999, leather, moonroof. #T40463B $11,995. TOYOTA Privis 2001,60 mpg. #TU2073 $ 4 995TOYOTA Corolla 1995, lewmiles. #T41822A.........$6,995CHRYSLER, PT Cruiser, 2001, sharp ride. #T41584A...................................$’0,995.TOYOTA RAV 4 2000, extra Cleon, #TU2087 . $13,995.DODGE Stratus 200', full power. #Y4236A. . $8,995

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NISSAN Altimo 99-Perfectly maintained. Auto, oil power,

a/c, Runs great! Below book! $5800/best.978-561-1280

NISSAN MAXIMA 1996, 5- speed, A/C, all power, taupe, WOK, in great condition, $4500/best Call 978-521-2359

NISSAN Maxima GLE 93, I owner, all power, highway miles, leather, A’C, priced wholesale $8300.978-546-2164

NISSAN Maxima GXE 1998 - auto, platinum/block, a/c, fully looded, CD, leather, sunroof, new tires, iow mile- age $9,900. Coll 978-807-4850.

NISSAN SENTRA XE 1992, 4cylinder, light blue, runs well, a/c, 9ood tires, high mileage, $1100 or best offer. 97B-526-1484_______________

NISSAN SUPER CHARGEDXTERRA, 2002 - Fully loaded, 6 disc in-dash CD changer, new tires, moon­roof, like new, 40K highway miles, girl owned, $18,000. Call 978-836-6253

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SAAB 900S, 1995 - 100K miles, power windows & locks, sun­roof, very clean, but needs minor repairs, $3700. Call 603-560-1302.______________

SAAB93SE 99,89k Hatch­back Auto., leather, loaded,

new tires/belts/brakes/exhaust. Greot shape! $8900 978-815-2098

SUBARU 1996 Outback wagon5 speed, oil wheel drive, power windows, 143k miles. 9reen, heated seats, mirrors6 block, olarm & Loiack. I- owner. $4000.978-360-6876.

SUBARU 1998, Legacy Brigh­ton Wagon, forest green, AWD, 147K highway miles, 1 owner, 5-speed. $4200/best Call Doug 978-462-0519

TOYOTA COROLLA LE 2002, Block, auto, cassette, I owner, 52K miles, Python remote starter, excellent condition. 58999 603-893-9965

TOYOTA Corolla S, 2004, 5 speed, loaded, excellent con­dition, 6K, must sell, mov­ing! $16,500. Call 978-531-3521

TOYOTA Corolla Wagon '95:Manual, power, 10'k, rack, new tires, a/c Excellent shope. $4580.978-283-2733

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2000 QX4 Luxury 4WD sport utility 4PP0302 loaded forONLY..................... $19,995

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1996-20011-30's loaded starting from $9995 over 20 to choose from.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8, loaded, moon- roal, leather heated seats #0361B........................$15,995

2002 Volkswogen Passat GLS 1.8T a/c, outo., power locks/ windows, excellent condition #5 058A Just................ $14,995

2000 Lexus ES300 Loaded, leother, moonroof, heated seots #0944B ONLY... $19,995

2001 Acura TL Looded Moon­roof, leather, full power #991743 Only..............$17,995

2000 Buick Pork Avenue full size, leother, moonroof, heated seats#O3O2A Only...............$13,995

2000 Nissan MaximaWell equipped, leather, al­loys, etc. Only 30,600 miles •DP8638 Just.............$'4,995

1999 Honda Accord LXPower equipment, auto. #7852A Only.................. $9995

2002 Chrysler 300M Loaded,speciol edition, pristine #297,A Only...............$19,995

2001 Nissan Pothfinder LE4x4 Leather, moonroof, looded #P9866 ....... $18,995

1997 Mercedes E32C Loaded, leather, moonroof, pristine, only 54,000 miles #6888A Only......................... $19,995

1997 Toyoto Comry CE, Well equipped #2365A Just.. $6995

2000 Nissan Altima SE Moon­roof, well equipped #DP62!8 Just...............................$9995

2002 Dodge Durango SLTleather, V8,4x4, low mileage #2370B . $19,995

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VOLKSWAGEN BUG 2001 GLX, 14K miles, mint, loaded $10,000 (less than trade value). Coll Ginger for details 978-374-0241.

‘00 Integra GS CPE . $14,900 '02 RSX TypeS. $17,900'013.2 CL TypeS.. $18,900'03 CL Type-S 6 speed $27,900 00 3.2 TL Sedan $18,900

'0! 3.2 TL Sedon $21,900'02 3.2 Tl Sedan $24,90000 3.5 RL Luxury ......$22,900■PARTIAL LISTING, OVER

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1995 PONTIAC SUNFIRE,low miles, FWD, excellentshape 4M30797B.........$3,4952002 MAZDA, automatic, A/C, power windows/locks, CD 4MU1147 5 availablestorting ot................. $9,9952000 SATURN LS, automatic,A/C #MU1155.............. $6,495.1998 MERCURY Villager GS, low miles, fresh trade, supervalue! #M30987A....... $8,995.200! CHEVROLET Cavalier, Manager's Special. #M3!00IA...................................$6,995.2000 NISSAN Sentro GXE. Great value1 IMUII55 $5,495

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HONDA200! Hondo Civic LX A'C, outo #00655’A $10,995

2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition,Auto transmission. Turbo, low miles, #204294A . $13,495

1997 Hondo Accord EX A/C, Auto, low mileoge#1I963!A........................$9995

1999 Hondo Accord LX A/C, power windows/locks#P1861.........................$11,995

1999 Hondo Accord EX A/C, power moon roof, outo. ♦025688A....................$11,995

1999 Hondo Odyssey CD,A/C, extra clean#507335A $19,595

2000 Hondo Accord SE A/C, alloys, auto, #;3645BA $13,495

2001 Honda CRV EX 4x4,CD, power, #P1B59..... $15,995

2000 Hondo Civic VP outo., 4door, 1 owner #031272 $8995

2001 Honda AccordAuto., 6 cylinder, 2 door, 19,000 miles #P1797.... $15,995

1999 Toyota Comry LEauto, 4 door, 4 cylinder, #1390966............... $9995

2000 Ford Tourus wagon, leather, 24 valve motor, olioys, real sharp#0467918 .........................$8995

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Silverooo, 2003, automatic, 4x4, Xtracob Super Clean!!!

CHEVROLET, 1500 LS Silverado, 2003, outomatic, 4x4, Xtrocab Super Clean! I •MU'160, ..................$22,995

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IramazoaCHEVROLET Silverodo 2001 HD3500 4WD, 8.1 liter engine, Allison transmission, a/c. Will pull up to 15,000 lbs Never plowed. 40k Runs ex­cellent $17,500 978-335-8650.

CHEVY SILVERADO 3501996 4x4, !00k,

$8,200 or best, 603-772-4667, leave message

■ VOLVO 740GL1988, wagon, leather interior, sunroof, needs work. $100 firm. 978-989-0057

VOLVO 740GLE, 1988, auto, 4 door, power moon roof & windows, 92K miles, new ex­haust system, looks 8, runs greot, $1,450. 603-382-0481.

VOLVO 850 GLT 1994 wagon. Blue, fully looded, sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, 1 owner, new brakes, 205k miles $3500.978-283-2829

VOLVO 850 GLT '95 white/tan leather, c/d, moonroof, 85K miles,

Only $5,650... 978-927-0841

VW Beetle 1998 • black, coupe power windows & locks, a/c, 73k miles. Well maintained NADA retail value $8550; sell $7503. Call 978-356-7901

VW Beetle 1999 GLS, 50K highway miles, Florida cor, standard, 6 CD changer, 18" chrome nemesis wheels, $11,000 Coll 603-437-2546

VW JETTA, 1996 107,000miles, runs good. Needs transmission. Many updates. $3,600. Call 978-887-2379

VW JETTA GT, 1997, 5-speed, alloy wheels, black,

CD, A/C, $4,500.

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00 Integra Type-R $22,9000) Integra Sedan $13,900

• 2000 Hondo Accord DX T’63491 Green, auto, CD player, power brakes, dual sport mirrors. $11995• 2000 Honda Civic EX 2 door 2621 White, auto, CD player, sunroof, tinted glass, power windows/locks, cruise control. $12450• 2000 Honda Accord EX T16427I Silver, power seats, auto, climote control, power sunroof, leather, olloy wheels, CD player, must see to believe $16895• 2000 Hondo Accord EX TI6427! Silver, leather, sun­roof, power seats, CD player, alloy wheels, must see to believe. $16890• 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2656 A black beauty ready to go, fully equipped, extra Cleon, owesome car. $12995• 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 25th Anniversary Edition T16445-I If your looking for equipment this has it all from moonroof, leather, CD, all power option. A wolf in sheeps clothing. A must see! $17995.• 2001 VW Passat GLS T16559-1 V-6 Fresh trade won't lost in this condition. Fully equipped, moonroof, power windows, locks, A/C, CD Much more! $16995• '998 Mazda 626 LX V187I A/C, leather, power win­dows, alloy wheels, greot shape, priced to go. $6995• '998 Acura 3.5 RL V257-1 A black beauty with leather, moonroof. I hove all the op­tions, test drive me today. I am the cleonest in NE. $15995• '999 Infinity Q45 T167141 Auto, a/c, leather, power windows & locks, sunroot, al­loy wheel, fully loaded A beautiful dream machine. $’6895• 2000 BMW 5281 2623 Sil­ver, outo, sunroof, keyless entry, duol climate control, leather, tinted glass, very clean, best buy you can moke. $31995• 2000 VW Possot T16559I V6, sunroof, power windows 8, locks, CD, olloy wheels, looks and drives os new $16995

• 2002 TOYOTA RAV4 Lmodel, sunroof, outomatic, alloys, 32k. #6931A $8,992• 20000 TOYOTA 4 RunnerSR, olioys, automatic #P9562 . $’8,995• 2002 VW Passat GLS. V-6, outomatic,l4k.#7695A. $16,992• 2000 MERCEDES ML 320, sunroof, leather #P94423. $24,999.• 200 TOYOTA Prius 'Oxmiles, #7644A..............$14,999.• '999 NISSAN Pathfinder SR outo., 4x4. #P9459 $14,999

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• 2003 SAAB 9.3 Converti­ble, automatic, 29,000 miles. #P5220.........................$19,995• 1999 PORSCHE BaxterCabriolet, black/black#48948B.....................$22,995•2003 BMW 3251, automat,;, sunroof, CD, only 1,200 miles, truly like new!#3264A..........................$33,995•2002 VW Passot GlX, V-6. 4 motion AWD, automatic, sunroof, heat seots, 6 disc CD. #1........................$20,995.• MITSUBISHI EclipseConvertible, V-6, Spyder Gl, automatic, only 15,000 miles #6372A ...................... $17,995

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DODGE 1995 Ram 1500 pick­up, 4x4, 5 21, power/steering/ wmdows/brakes/locks,cruise, runs great $3995 978-771-6574

DODGE Dakoto 99 yellow sport 4x4 Extro Cob, 42k ex­tra sharp: cap, side rails, g/c, VB, CD, $10,650 633-498-2223

DODGE RAM, '997, 2500, with plow, low miles, 8 cyl­inder, locking toolbox. $15,000 or best. 978-372-4989

DODGE Rom pickup '98 4X4 quod cob SLT, 53K miles,

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