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Families Play Togetherat Manter Fields

NEWBURY — � e 65-acre tract on Central Street here was once Warren Manter's airplane landing strip. Long before that it was a race track, and back in the 1600s, it was the farm land of a wealthy Colonial.

Now thanks to the town, which bought the land several years ago, a host of volunteers and particularly Manter and his daughter, Diane, the mostly fl at land serves as fi ve fi elds for youth soccer, football and lacrosse teams.

What has been lacking at the wide expanse of green grass, dotted with the occasional goal posts, was a shelter for the players, coaches and parents in the event of a sudden storm. � ere were also no restrooms, except for several blue port-a-potties, which are both expensive and an eyesore, particularly to Diane Manter, who lives across the street.

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(from left) local authors Bill Sargent and Sam Sherman displaying some of their recent publications at the Olde Ipswich Days Arts and Craft Show.

IPSWICH—Despite rainy weather conditions last weekend, local artists, writers and performers exhibited their talents during the 42nd annual Olde Ipswich Days Craft Fair.

For three days, pottery, paintings, puzzles, food, jewelry and much more, ornamented the South Village Green off of route 1A. Sponsored by the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, the event provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate the rare artistic abilities of our very own North Shore natives each year.

� is year, the fair drew the attention of hundreds. One Beverly resident said, “I look forward to the fair each year—it is a wonderful occasion for me to fi nd unique and delightful hand-crafted gifts for friends and family.”

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Stacey Fix, (far right), watches while campers paint the wooden totem pole at Camp Denison.

GEORGETOWN – � e North Shore has a wide variety of summer camps for its large population of children. Sports camps draw campers to play everything from soccer and basketball to golf and tennis. � ere are boat and sailing camps, even a kids' kayaking camp. At least one camp strives to develop the next chess masters. And there are camps to learn about science, nature and computers.

And then there is the Workshop in the Woods. For the last 11 years, Stacey Fix has been bringing about 200 campers (100 every two weeks) each

summer to Camp Denison here for two weeks at a time for what she describes as “an old fashioned camp where campers get dirty, gain confi dence and make friends.”

� ere is a lot of emphasis on the making friends part. One of the fi ve programs the 20 staff members and 20 interns oversee is called “community,” a big word for learning to work together and trust one another.

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Olde Ipswich Days Craft Fair Showcases Local Talentwere among eight authors who shared a booth at the fair. � e authors displayed signed copies of their books and were eager to answer any questions.

“It’s a wonderful location and the town supports it, which is a huge part of its success—Ipswich is very supportive of the arts. Over 75 percent of the artists come back every year, and for those unable to

Families Play Together at Manter Fields

Continued from page 1Getting Dirty, Learning, Making Friends in the Woods� e other programs, which the

campers rotate through each week, are crafts, art, nature and performance.

Asked to describe the camp in one word, Cody Savage of Newburyport said, “awesome.” John Avastasio of Byfi eld said, “fun.”

� e campers, ages six to 14, come from towns all along the North Shore. A bus brings the smiling faces each morning from Newburyport and Newbury. Parents from other towns drop them off for their day at Camp Denison.

� ere the campers break into age groups – except on Free Fridays where age distinctions are abandoned for the day – to do various group activities. � ey take turns doing art and craft projects. As a group they may keep a ball rolling around on a parachute, which requires a lot of teamwork. � ey take turns painting an old Indian totem pole with six new colors. � ey draw murals and build fi gures that they trade on Market Day. And they fi sh and kayak in Ballpate Pond.

At the end of the two weeks, they stage a camper-written, camper-

directed and of course camper-performed play. Fix, who is best known for writing and directing original plays at the Newbury Elementary School each fall and winter, quickly says she is out of the play-writing, play-directing business for the summer.

But Fix can't stop being creative. � is summer she is ending the camp with an Hawaiian luau, minus the roasted pig.

Part of the appeal of the camp is the setting. “Camp Denison is a jewel,” Fix said as she walked around the camp in the 36-acre wooded area.

On the banks of Ballpate Pond, the camp has been owned by the Georgetown Conservation Commission since the late 1990s. Built in the early 1930s for inner-city dwellers to escape to the country, the camp had fallen into disrepair. � e Friends of Camp Denison Committee, with the leadership of Bob Morehouse and in partnership with the conservation commission, have raised funds and devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to restoring the site.

� e Friends of Camp Denison continues to improve it, currently working to renovate the overnight cabins.

� e Workshop in the Woods is not cheap to run. � ere is rent to pay along with the salaries and stipends for the large number of young staff members and interns. And it is not cheap to attend the Workshop in the Woods. � e fee is $550 per camper for the two weeks.

But there are lots of scholarships available.

As a non-profi t organization, the workshop can accept donations to help pay for the scholarships. Several organizations and individuals have stepped up. � ey include the Odd Fellows of Newburyport, Lydia's Kids, the Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center and the Conservation Commission.

� e Workshop in the Woods has a high rate of repeat campers from one summer to the next. Many of the staff and interns were once campers.

� e reason, Fix said, is that Workshop in the Woods “is what camp should be.” A place to “de-stress, play hard, try something new, stretch yourself creatively and make lifelong friends.”

For more information, visit www.workshopinthewoods.org.

“I can't wait for the port-a-potties to be gone,” she said.

But that takes money. � e elder Manter, who has been chairman of the town's Recreation Commission for about eight years, has supervised the construction of the exterior of a red farmhouse-style building adjacent to the parking lot for the fi elds.

� e 24-foot by 52-foot building is currently just a shell. � e plans are to fi nish out the interior with restrooms and a large meeting room for teams, which would also provide shelter, Warren Manter said.

Manter estimates the fi nish out will cost $177,981.

To date, the building has cost less than $100,000, in large part because of Manter's experience in construction and because several companies and individuals have donated time and materials. � e donors included Rowley Concrete, which laid the foundation; the Jespersen family; Bob Connors, who put on the roof; Steve Pearson, who installed the siding, and Steve Noyes, who provided the construction cranes.

� e recreation commission is beginning to solicit private donations to fi nish the building. Manter said he has a verbal pledge from one bank for a donation, and the 82-year-old builder, land developer and pilot expects that

other companies and individuals will make pledges now that the exterior of the building is complete.

“We can show that we are serious,” he said. “Now that we have completed the exterior, I think they can see what we are doing.”

Donations can be made to the non-profi t Triton Youth Sports Association. Diane Manter, who works for the Hamilton Recreation Department, is the organization's treasurer.

� e recreation commission has been maintaining the fi elds on its own for the last two years when the town, after buying the land for $1.5 million several years ago, could no longer aff ord to cut the grass.

Using funds from fees assessed to the teams that use the fi elds and events like tournaments and the Circus Smirkus last weekend, the commission pays the cost of keeping the fi elds in top shape. No taxpayer funds are used.

“We raise about $50,000 a year and it costs about $50,000,” Warren Manter said.

Just cutting the grass costs $600. And the fi elds require about 30 cuttings a year for a total of about $18,000. Fertilizing and aerating the fi elds costs another $18,000. Maintaining the sprinklers requires $4,000. And of course there is the rental on the port-a-potties.

But the work and money are worth

it. Manter said these fi elds are

considered to be some of the best in the state. “Everybody is fi ghting over them,” he said.

� e history of the land gives the fi elds an edge. Manter said there was a lot of sand in the fi elds, possibly from being a race track. And Manter turned to a golf course maintenance expert to design a program to keep the fi elds in excellent condition.

� e fi elds were designed to be well drained. Each fi eld has its own drainage system, which allows them to be used when other fi elds are under water.

And the teams themselves are very conscientious about not using the fi elds when they are wet, the Manters said.

“We are all very diligent about not playing when the fi elds are wet,” said Diane Manter.

Manter, who is hoping he can step down as chairman of the recreation commission after this year and after the building is fi nished, was honored by the town by naming the fi elds after him.

He said his bigger reward was watching the families come to the fi elds to cheer for their sons and daughters.

“Because of these fi elds,” he said, “families are playing together.”

return, their spots are quickly fi lled,” commented Ellie Norris; an original member that helped initiated the show over 42 years ago.

As an Ipswich resident since 1963, Norris paints watercolor landscapes and has her own gallery and frame shop in town. When asked how long it takes her to fi nish a painting, Norris replied, “I wake up early at 5:30 a.m., and I paint for an hour in the morning

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9thNATURE DRAWING WITH JANET YOUKELES / SESSION 3 – MAGICAL FLOWERSAges 6 to 9 are invited to use familiar and new materials to make “wow” works of art. Upcoming session: 8/16 – Fantastical Beasts � ursday, August 9, 9:30-11:00 am Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $13. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.IMAGINE, SING, AND LEARN: TIDE POOL TREASURESActive play and learning with Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings for pre-schoolers, ages 3 to 5, with a favorite adult. Choose one of four sessions. Fee includes one adult and one child. � ursday, August 9, 10:00-11:30 am or 1:00-2:30 pm; Friday, August 10, 10:00-11:30 am or 1:00-2:30 pm Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $15.

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CHILDREN’S TREASURE HUNT � e Trustees of Reservations is pleased to announce that a program for 4-8 year olds will be off ered this season at Castle Hill, a National Historic Landmark located at 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich, MA. Enjoy a hunt for treasures both large and small while walking through the Great House, a magnifi cent mansion built for Chicago plumbing magnate Richard T. Crane and his family. Hands-on opportunities related to daily life in the 1920s, as well as the activities of the servants who worked here, will be included. � e Children’s Treasure Hunt is off ered every Friday at 10:15 am, now through August. � e program is 45 minutes, and admission is $8 for a member adult and one child, $10 for a non-member adult and one child, with each additional child $5. RSVP at www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do. Call 978-356-4351, x4049 for more information.

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FARMERS MARKETStarting August 11th, 2012 Laurel Grange will be holding its annual farmers market. � e farmers market will be held every Saturday from 9am to noon. For more information contact Charles Carter at 978-352-2986. � e grange hall is located at 21 Garden St, West Newbury.ESSEX BASE BALL CLUB VINTAGE BASE BALL TRIPLE-HEADEREssex Base Ball Club vs. New York’s Brooklyn Atlantics Saturday, August 11, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Lane, Newbury, Mass. Free to Historic New England members, $5 nonmembers Watch the Essex Base Ball Club play against other regional clubs, using 1861 rules. At these fun, historically accurate games, players pitch underhand, a ball bounced once and caught is an out, and no gloves are allowed. Snacks, beer, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Grass fi eld seating: bring blankets and lawn chairs, no reserved seating. Weather permitting, please call. Please call 978-462-2634 for more information.ENJOY KLEZMER JAZZEnjoy Klezmer jazz at Maudslay Arts Center this weekend. Maudslay Arts Center is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. Come to Maudslay on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. for � e Shirim Klezmer Orchestra. Due to unforeseen circumstances � e Celtic Sojourn concert scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been cancelled.Saturday concerts begin at 7 p.m. and include: Shirim Klezmer Orchestra on Aug. 11, � e Mystix on Aug. 18, and � e Spinney Brothers on Aug. 25.To purchase tickets online (major credit cards accepted), or for further information about the performers, visit the MAC website at

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 12thAN INTRODUCTION TO ODESVeteran odonatologist Chris Leahy explores one of the world’s most fascinating and beautiful groups of insects: dragonfl ies and damselfl ies. Sunday, August 12, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $80. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.NEWBURYPORT FARMERS MARKETCome enjoy the season with � e

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of some of the problems associated with sleep-related issues. There also seems to be a large part of the population who are un-diagnosed or are diagnosed but have issues with treatment modalities they are using.

Sleep problems need to be diagnosed by a trained professional. Although there are many dentists who are providing treatment for sleep apnea, there are certain channels to consider for proper diagnosis. For example, a sleep study is a must in diagnosis and a dentist alone cannot provide this.

What is sleep apnea? It is a serious, potentially life-threatening sleep disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans. It comes from the Greek meaning of apnea which means “want of breath”. People with sleep apnea have episodes in which they stop breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep. Since many people see their dentist on a regular basis, if there is any concern of sleep apnea, the dentist can work closely with a physician to implement and manage a prescribed therapy.

There are two major types of sleep apnea, both of which can severely disrupt the regular sleep cycle.

Obstructive sleep apnea is when the muscles in the walls of the throat relax to the point where the airway collapses and prevents air from flowing into your nose and mouth. However, as you continue to sleep you also continue to try to breathe. This is the most common type of sleep apnea.

Central sleep apnea is the other type. This is when breathing interruptions during sleep are caused by problems with the brain mechanisms that control

Sleep Apnea – Part 1breathing.

What are the symptoms associated with sleep apnea? People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night. Some of the potential problems may include morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability and impaired mental or emotional functioning, excessive snoring, choking/gasping during sleep, insomnia, or awakening with a dry mouth or throat.

So, what is the difference between snoring and sleep apnea? Unlike mild/moderate snoring, individuals with sleep apnea stop breathing completely for 10 seconds or more, typically between 10 and 60 times in a single night. If the person sleeping in the same room hears loud snoring punctuated by silences and then a snort or choking sound as breathing then resumes, this could be sleep apnea.

Studies have shown that people with diagnosed sleep apnea can be so fatigued during the day that, when driving, their performance is similar to that of a drunk driver. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to impaired daytime functioning, high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke.

Next week we will discuss the diagnosis of and treatment options of this potentially life-threatening disorder.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

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singers, and shops and restaurants open for business. � is free community event also features Lee Lewis & the Doo Wop Allstars performing on the Market Square stage. � e Legends 1450 WNBP Radio, which will broadcast live from the event, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation present Cruisin’ the 50s; the presenting sponsor is St. Jean’s Credit Union. Newburyport’s charming and historic downtown is an ideal setting to showcase these beautiful automobiles and celebrate a special time in history. Cruisin’ the 50s has been created to draw adults and kids of all ages, both residents and visitors, to the area on a summer evening to enjoy classic cars and live music. � e event concludes with a free concert at 7:30pm on the Market Square stage with Lee Lewis & the Doo Wop Allstars, who perform all-time favorites like Our Day Will Come, At � e Hop, One Fine Day , Duke of Earl, Blue Moon, � e Book of Love, Under � e Boardwalk, and many more. “Coming off the great success of the HMS Bounty visit in July, the Chamber is thrilled to be back on land for this new ‘Cruisin’ the 50s’ event,” says Newburyport Chamber of Commerce President Ann Ormond. “We hope that visitors and residents alike will don their saddle shoes and poodle skirts and join in the fun of classic cars, doo wop music, shopping, dining, and dancing in Market Square.” Visitors will be able to take a close look at more than 100 pre-selected classic cars from the 1950s, 60s and beyond parked along Newburyport’s State, Pleasant and Inn streets, which will be open for pedestrian traffi c only during Cruisin’ the 50s. Some of the most popular cars of the era will be showcased, including late 1950s Cadillacs with their accentuated fi ns, Ford’s fi rst generation top-down � underbirds, and prime examples of Chevrolet Impala convertibles, the best selling cars of its time. In recognition of Newburyport’s hot rod culture and still-active Cam Snappers Club, formed in 1952 and a founding member of the New England Hot Rod Council, 1930s and 40s hot rods will also be featured, including a freshly restored 1932 Ford Roadster and a fl amed custom 1951 Mercury Coupe. Late 1960s/early 70s muscle cars also will be featured, including a 1970 Barracuda convertible, as well as a few English sports cars that were popular among servicemen in the U.S. after the war, including a red 1960 Austin Healey 3000 convertible. “Coming from all over New England, these pristine cars have been specially selected for their quality, workmanship and beauty,” says Wes Pettengill, curator of this and other classic car events in New England, and host of WNBP Radio’s Calling All Cars. “Classic car enthusiasts as well as others will appreciate the color, chrome and fi ns these impressive machines as well as their nostalgia, unique style and craftsmanship that is unmatched today.” For more information, please visit www.NewburyportChamber.org or www.WNBP.com. Due to space limitations, Cruisin’ the 50s classic car participation is by pre-registration only (for car registration information, please call 978.465.3140). Non-registered classic cars are welcome to park in Newburyport municipal parking areas. In case of rain, the event will be held � ursday, August 23, 2012.

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We are superbly lucky to be living in New England where the seasons afford us the spectacular colors and climate changes that keep us energized and our beautiful surroundings the envy of those who can only visit. It is most sobering, however, to see the news coverage of hurricane damage suffered by others a thousand miles away and look around our own New England homes one more time before we retire for the night. Springfield is still recovering from so rare a tornado.

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Like airplanes following one after the other, the season’s hurricanes are coming in for landings. When those storms beat their angry wet fists on New England homes, the damage and turmoil can be frightening and heartbreaking. There are many things we can not control, but let’s take a look at what we can do for our families and our homes to prepare for these events. Many of the following suggestions derive from FEMA and www.ready.gov. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale classifies hurricanes into 5 Categories (#5 being the worst) according to their central pressure, wind speed and the potential for damage.

Generally, we here in New England do not experience the Category Three and higher storms, but the Category Ones and Twos are dangerous enough with wind speeds up to 110 MPH. Such sustained winds damage mobile homes, roofs, vegetation, signs (PROTECT ALL COUNTRY CROSSROADS SIGNS AT ALL TIMES), small crafts and cause flooding from torrential rains.

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