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For
the graphical edition of The Nairator (recommended), Playing
Baseball in the 1800s—the Same, but Different; Either
Way, ‘No Crying’ Brian Sheehy, who is associated with Essex Baseball Club and Lynn Live Oaks, talked about baseball in the old days, the 1800s pre-modern 1880s baseball. Brian related the rules differences, the equipment, uniforms that the first baseballers played by, used and wore. The team plays in various New England locations, playing other local teams. The terminology might be different, but the basics are similar. There are n o called balls and strikes by the umpire. As is today, there was “No crying in baseball” in the 1860’s. Brian and the team plays for the pleasure and enjoyment of the game. There are 8 teams in Brian’s league and 20 teams in New England, playing throughout the season. Keep them in mind as the season approaches. Beacon
Embraces Adapative Reuse Sally Cerasuolo O’Rourke presented today’s program with a special guest Pam Goodman, a principal of the Beacon Companies which is involved in two projects in Haverhill. One project is Haverhill Lofts, a conversion of 32 condominiums where people can live and work in their unit. The loft concept is an open space arrangement geared towards “working space” for artists and others. Construction is expected to be completed by year’s end. The other project is the Cabot House or Board of Trade building on Walnut Street. The project should take 12 to14 months to complete. Marketing won’t begin until the summer. There will be a variety of units with amenities including a fitness center. Both
projects are promising adaptive reuses of manufacturing
buildings in downtown Haverhill. Much marketing is done through
the internet,
young professional groups and artists groups. We are fortunate to have a company like Beacon Properties investing its name, reputation and money in Haverhill. A
Warm and “Fuzzy” Welcome to the Chief We give a warm and “fuzzy” welcome to Alan DeNaro, the Police Chief, our newest Rotarian. Take time to say hello to Chief DeNaro, while not looking through your rear view mirror. March may come in like a lion, but it will go out like a Rotarian, warm, sunny and promising. There is no time like the pleasant, try it. The Haverhill Bank carried today’s fines, with Tom, Ray and Charlene chipping in. Happy 101st birthday to Rotary International. V.P. Darlene is beginning her own spring training in the “fine” department. Do not pray for easy lives, pray for strength to live your life. Do not pray for task equal to your powers, pray for power equal to your tasks. If you are ever starting a project at the bottom, remember that you can’t fall off the floor. Think auction, think action..
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