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A Festive Fourth in Tanner City By Melanie Higgins
body, called the Ward 6 celebration “the best ward party ust like the fireworks that go in the city.” It was an all-American paroff every Fourth of July, Peabody was exploding with activ- ty. Classic oldies hits blared as ity for its annual Independence zealous kids raced down the Day celebrations. Parades, rac- fields to claim 1st, 2nd or 3rd es, contests, “Curious Creatures,” place in the 50- or 100-yard kids swarming around on their dashes. Kids leaped around bicycles and tricycles, and wag- inside Bouncy Houses. Flying ons for the doll carriage pa- squirrels and chinchillas stole rade. And don’t forget the Hor- the show at the “Curious Creatures” exhibit. And basketballs ribles. It was all there at the half were flying during Free Throw dozen celebrations going on basketball competitions. Not around the city last Fourth to mention the hundreds of of July. Peabody showed its people that attended. “Citizens really enjoy it. stripes, going all out to celebrate American indepen- It’s a fun, free event.” Councillor-at-Large Anne Mandence. The city hosted Fourth of ning-Martin said of the festivJuly celebrations across all six ities. In some of the wards, inwards last Tuesday, the 4th, cluding those of Ward 6, ofthanks to each Ward Council- ficials collect money from lor and the Peabody Civic As- raffles, which go towards sociation. The annual event the High School Scholarship gives residents a chance to ob- Funds. serve the holiday in a fun and A fond farewell for Ward enjoyable way. Amid the festivities all over, 6 Councillor Sinewitz Councillor Barry Sinewitz, Ward 6 stole the show. Mayor Ted Bettencourt, at the party who organized the Ward 6 parat Symphony Park in West Pea- ty, made a fond farewell to his
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Shown taking a ride in their wagon at the city’s Ward 6 Fourth of July festivities are, from left, Luca Diagostino and Aidan, Jed and Lily Sencabaugh. See more photo highlights inside on pages 8 and 9. (Advocate photo by Melanie Higgins)
ward. Sinewitz has decided not to seek reelection to the city council next year. Sinewitz thanked his ward for their support and pledged to make his last ward Fourth of July celebration a great one. “I want to make this the best party,” Sinewitz said to applause. He also expressed gratitude to the “heroes,” as he called them, who made the events possible: Lighting Commissioner Tom Paras and city Water Quality Manager/CCCP Coordinator
Davis Scribner, to name a few. Mayor Bettencourt, addressing the crowds, thanked Sinewitz for his hard work. Bettencourt said that the councillor “put his heart and soul” into the position and the ward he represented, going on to say that he has “done an outstanding job.” “As crowded as it is, it’s a testament to his last year,” Councillor Manning-Martin said in a conversation with the Advocate.
A longstanding tradition The Fourth of July ward celebrations have a long history. Councillor Manning-Martin said that she used to attend the celebrations as a child. The Horribles parade, which took place in Wards 1 and 3, dates back to the 19th century. The odd, colorful parades satirize everything in society, from politics to religion and everything in between. New England in particular is known for its Horribles parades. The doll carriage, bicycle and tricycle parade, a staple in most wards, is also a colorful tradition. Children usually decorate their carriage, wagon, bike or trike in patriotic colors – red, white and blue – and ornamentation and parade through the streets, after which getting the chance to win a prize for their handiwork. The festivities last Tuesday weren’t all. Despite the sparks going off around the city that day, there were plenty more had in the form of fireworks later that night.
U.S. Senior Open: Perry wins two-way battle for title By Greg Phipps
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he 38th U.S. Senior Open became a two-way contest in the final round, as both Kenny Perry and Kirk Triplett put forth impressive below-par performances through the first three days to distance themselves from the rest of the field at the Salem Country Club last weekend. On day four, Sunday, it would be Perry who would continue his under-par excellence with a 68 on the par-70 course. Triplett, on the other hand, got off to a slow start and ended up shooting a 1-over 71, which resulted in Perry finishing 16-under and taking home this year’s Senior Open trophy by two strokes. It was Perry’s second Open title, putting him in some elite company of multiple title winners, including Miller Barber, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Hale Irwin. “I’m honored. All these great names that are on this
trophy – just blows me away to be a part of it,” said Perry after Sunday’s win. “I mean this trophy goes back a long way.” Perry’s four-round total of 264 set a record for the lowest score by a Senior Open champion. It eclipsed the previous mark of 267 originally established by Irwin back in 2000 and matched by Perry himself when he won his first Open title in 2013. “It’s unreal, to tell you the truth. It’s our goal to win our championship, and I never could get it done on the [PGA] Tour,” said Perry. “It’s such an honor for me to represent this Tour. To me, this and the Senior PGA are the two exclusive tournaments on Tour.” On Sunday, Perry opened with a birdie on the first hole and took the lead on the fourth. He would never relinquish that advantage, as Triplett, who held the top spot through the first three rounds by shooting 15-under, struggled out of the
stroke deficit on the back-nine and pulled within two with the 17th and 18th holes left to play. But he was unable to gain any more ground. Triplett was asked if nerves were part of it. “I’m sure it was. The more you want something, the harder it is to get it,” he answered. “The warm up was fine. I hit some okay shots early in the round. I had a three-putt on five that kind of knocked me off balance a little bit. I really misjudged a couple of pins Kenny Perry shot under par all four rounds and set a record for and didn’t realize how severe the lowest total score in Senior Open history this past weekend some of the spots were.” Perry said his putting at the Salem Country Club. It was Perry’s second Open win. throughout the tournament gate. “I felt ready to go to- the game to do it today. I just was probably the biggest key day. I felt good,” said Perry of didn’t play very well. I was off to his victory. “I putted great Sunday’s performance. “I had balance from the start,” said this week, it all came togetha good warm up session. It Triplett after Sunday’s round. er,” he said. “Why it did, I don’t just told me I’m in the game; “Kenny played beautifully. I know, but I’m very thankful.” The remainder of the top 10 my nerves aren’t too bad. I’m was beating myself. I feel very ready to go.” fortunate to have gotten it leader board was led by Brandt For Triplett, it was a tough down to that two-shot gap Jobe, who placed third by scoring a 9-under 271 for the one to swallow, as his 14-un- with two holes to go.” der, 266 finish was the lowest On Sunday, Triplett, who tournament. Fred Couples was score for a runner-up in Senior has yet to win a major, worked Open history. “I didn’t have his way back from a four-
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