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Three Federico Brothers Play Varsity Hockey

REGIONAL – Th ey will miss Th anksgiving dinner, birthdays and anniversaries. Like the 72 fi refi ghters who scrambled to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, they will be asked to rush into harm's way. And they are not even full-time employees of the town's they serve.

But it would be hard to fi nd a more enthusiastic group of men and women than the 25 members of the 047 class of call and volunteer fi refi ghters who graduated last week after 20 weeks of training. Th e new fi refi ghters are plumbers, welders, real estate agents, business owners, a mother and a single parent – a microcosm of society. As fi refi ghters, they will serve 10 diff erent communities from Nahant to West Newbury.

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“We are not really a hockey family,” said the boys' proud mother, Pam Federico.

Asked if it is the fi rst time three brothers have played on the same varsity, she said she was trying to fi nd out, but she believes it may be.

Her four sons took to hockey after Pam and Paul Federico brought a four-year-old Anthony to the Graf Rink on Low Street learn to skate. When he saw the older boys playing hockey, he wanted to play. Soon Nick and then Rob and Paul joined in.

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Photo by Stewart LytleFrom left, Rob, Nick and Paul Federico.

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NEWBURYPORT – When you scan the roster of this year's Newburyport High School varsity hockey team, the name of Federico appears three times. From freshman goalie Rob Federico to senior Nick Federico on defense and freshman Paul Federico on the forward line, one family has three members of coach Paul Yameen's team.

Twins, Rob and Paul, and their brother, Nick, are following in the skates of older brother, Anthony, who now attends University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Nick was a freshman when his older

Many of the North Shore towns and about 75 percent of the country's fi re service is provided by volunteer and call fi refi ghters.

“You should be very proud of your accomplishments,” said state Fire Marshall Stephen Coan. “You have made a strong commitment to the profession of being a fi refi ghter.”

He also commended the families of the fi refi ghters, who have supported them during their training.

“In many ways your families are joining the fi re service too,” Coan said.

For six months, starting last July, the 25 members of the class spent every Saturday at the Fire Academy's training facility in Stowe. And on Monday and Wednesday evenings, they trained at the Byfi eld Fire Department.

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the Unitarian ChurchLand donated to care ofConservation Commission Th e Olmsted Ensemble will open the 2014 Jean C. Wilson Music

Series on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. Th is is the fi rst of three concerts in the 2014 Jean C. Wilson Music Series.

Th e Olmsted Ensemble, which includes Peter H. Bloom on fl ute, Brian Clague on violin, Jennifer Shallenberger on viola, and Timothy Roberts on cello, will perform with a concert of chamber music of European and American masters.

Th e program will include the dramatic, rarely-heard Quartet in D Minor by American composer Charles Hommann; Quartet Opus 41 No 2 in F Major by Ignace Pleyel (a favorite student of Haydn and an important infl uence on Mozart); Quartet No. 1 in D Minor by Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, a Spanish violinist and composer whose precocious career was cut short when he died at age 19, and Mozart’s beloved D Major Quartet (K. 285), one of the masterworks of the literature.

Hailed for “glorious music” and “great energy and virtuosity,” Th e Olmsted Ensemble performs American and European chamber music from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Th e group takes its inspiration from Frederick Law Olmsted, the great landscape architect of Boston's Emerald Necklace and New York's Central Park, whose work was visionary and forward-looking while also honoring and extending traditions of the past.

Members of the Olmsted Ensemble have appeared with orchestras and chamber groups in North America, Europe, and the Far East.

Flutist Bloom, whose playing has been called “a revelation for unforced sweetness and strength” by Th e Boston Globe, tours internationally with noted chamber music and jazz ensembles; appears on 35 CDs; serves as musical director for museum exhibitions in the US and abroad; and was a winner of the American Musicological Society's Noah Greenberg Award.

Clague, violin, has toured the US, Europe and Japan in solo recitals and as concertmaster for numerous orchestras. He is a recording artist for national PBS productions and for fi lm, major record labels, and commercial projects.

Shallenberger, viola, has performed with chamber ensembles and orchestras in North America, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.

Cellist Roberts has performed nationally and internationally with such distinguished groups as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Smithsonian Chamber Players, Alea III, the Carmel Bach Festival, the Boston Pops, the New England Ragtime Ensemble under Gunther Schuller, and the Vienna Choir Boys as a member of the Brandenburg Ensemble.

Th e Jean C. Wilson Music Series is named for one of the founders and the director of the music series for 28 years. Now, under the auspices of the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Music Committee, the Music Series typically off ers three concerts held during the winter months.

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Th e parcel which had in the past been associated with various development proposals abuts the Ice Pond Drive subdivision. Mr. Breen contacted the Conservation Commission in the fall to gauge interest in disposition of the parcel. Th e parcel contains a portion of the outfl ow stream from Wilson Pond and its fl oodplain as well as extensive forested wetlands, which constitutes prime wildlife habitat. Conservation Commission Chairman, Doug Watson, commented that the Commission was especially receptive to receiving the property since previously protected open space abuts the parcel to the south of Ice Pond Drive.

Th is generous land donation to the Town is important in protecting the sensitive stream corridor as well as preserving unfragmented forest acreage.

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Most of the new fi refi ghters were young. A few, including retired Rowley police offi cer Don Dupray, are entering second careers. As class spokesman, Dupray joked that Joe DeSalvo of Rockport recalled that Dupray had been the police offi cer who spoke to his sixth grade class. “Th anks Joe,” for remembering that, he joked.

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He urged the graduating class to continue their learning. He also stressed the need to be safe, to wear their equipment and seat belts and to take care of their health by exercising regularly and eating right. If they follow his advice, he said, “You will help change the culture of the fi re service.”

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“When one brother does it, then the others want to do it,” Pam Federico said.

Th e Federico boys, who grew up in the Newburyport youth hockey program, are all solid students as well as good athletes. In addition to hockey, the younger Federico boys also play football and lacrosse. Nick also plays lacrosse.

So far this season, it has been a tough start for the Newburyport team. Playing mostly Division 1 teams, including the challenging Cape Cod Freeze Out tournament just after Christmas, the team lost four of its fi rst fi ve games against tough teams like Masconomet and Beverly.

Th e team is young. While there are six seniors, fi ve freshmen are on the ice and seeing a lot of playing time.

Th e last time the Clippers had this many freshmen playing on the varsity was in 2008, when Anthony Federico was a freshman, playing alongside other freshmen Billy Boudreau, Billy Eiserman and Gaven LaValley. Th e Clippers won the state championship the next year when those four were sophomores.

As Newburyport, along with Cape Ann League rival Triton High School, have moved from Division 2 to Division 1 this

season, Yameen has wanted to play the toughest schedule possible to get his team ready for the rest of the season.

Nick Federico, one of three team captains, said he is optimistic that the team will end the year with a stronger record as the freshmen and sophomores gain experience.

In their fi rst games, the Clippers have been criticized for their lack of scoring and failing to win battles over the puck along the boards. Th e team has also been plagued by penalties, making too many mental mistakes.

Coach Yameen believes his team is better than they have shown so far. He is hopeful that things will turn around as they face rivals like Amesbury.

Th ere are signs that things will turn around. At the start of the season, a major concern was that neither of the starting goalies had played a single varsity game. Sophomore goaltender Noah Kolesha shares the goaltending duties with Rob Federico. Against Lynnfi eld, Rob Federico logged a shutout in net.

Th e tallest of the brothers on the ice now, Rob Federico said he has always wanted to play goalie. He tried playing defense, but didn't like it.

Nick Federico on the other hand said he loves playing

defense. “I love the hitting,” he said.

Paul Federico prefers scoring goals, although his brothers tease him that he is not the fastest skater on the ice.

Asked how he likes playing with his younger brothers, Nick Federico just smiled and said, “It is a good experience.”

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THE CLOCK IS TICKINGHigh school. . . the clock is ticking!

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stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fi tness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF REALITY SPEAKER: JESSE FALLON

Th ings in life are changing, the good and the bad; they don't last. And we have the right to our own perspectives, but they are only our perspectives - others are not wrong just because they disagree with us. When we live in denial of these truths about our world, we cause ourselves (and others) unnecessary tension and anguish. Th ere's enough unavoidable pain in the world; let's recognize how we're causing optional suff ering so we can lessen it. First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church 26 Pleasant Street Newburyport, Jan. 8, 7-9 pm (Parish Hall) & Jan. 18, 1-3 pm (Lower Church) Jesse Fallon has been studying and practicing dharma and meditation since 2004. He has served as the Spiritual Advisor for Wisdom's Heart, a Middle Way Center in the Gloucester area, since 2010. His passions include truths and connections that span diff erent people and viewpoints, forest and mountain hikes, Japanese light novels, and trying to make people smile. All are welcome to this free lecture, facilitated by Th oughtful Life Studies of Merrimack Valley. [email protected]

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HOMESCHOOL STUDY SESSION: SURVIVAL STRATEGIES

Monthly focus topics for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 13, each with an on-site study session and an exciting fi eld trip. Teacher: Lisa Hutchings. Th is month’s fi eld trip to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, is on January 23. Th ursday, January 9, 1:00–3:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

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NATURE ART CLASS: COYOTES RUNNING WILD

Children ages 6 to 11 are invited to learn how to make their own “wow” works of art with teachers Jan Morris and Lee Grover. Come for one or several of four sessions: Coming Th ursdays, January 16 (Diving with Winter Birds),January 23 (Needling with Evergreens), and January 30 (Sweet Smelling Skunks). Materials will be provided. Th ursday, January 9, 3:45-5:15pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee per session: $18. 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.

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ALZHEIMER’S CARGIVER’S GROUP

Th e Alzheimer's Caregiver's Group will meet Saturday, January 11 from 9:00am - 10:30am at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Drive, Rowley. Th is newly formed group is for caregivers caring for a loved one with diagnosed Alzheimer's or other memory impairment diseases. It meets twice a month and is led by co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards. You may contact Suzanne at 978-500-2523 or Dawn at 781-728-9046 with questions or for more information. Th e group off ers a safe place for sharing, as well as serving as an educational resource.

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Mass Audubon’s Camp Wildwood Director Bob Speare leads this workshop and fi eld trip. Bring your camera and learn more about its capabilities, especially out in the wild. Saturday, January 11; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike,



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Newburyport. $70. 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.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING

Weekly trip with experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturdays, January 11, and 18 9:00–11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: Adults $10 Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

“UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” REFUGE TOUR

See Sunday, January 12th

THE EASTERN COYOTE IN NEW ENGLAND

Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is pleased to welcome back coyote expert Christine Schadler, wild canid ecologist and New England representative for Project Coyote, a national organization that promotes peaceful coexistence with coyotes. Come learn about the natural history of this adaptable mammal and get answers to any questions or concerns you may have from an expert. : SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 10:00-11:00 a.m. FEE: $10 ($8/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. Make it a day – bring a bag lunch and stay for TRACKING PREDATORS ON AVERILL’S ISLAND from 12:30-4:30 p.m. with Bob Metcalfe, Naturalist with New England Discovery and a registered Maine Guide. Learn some basics of tracking predators and then head out to Averill’s Island with us, a relatively remote section of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, where we will look for the fresh tracks of a predator that we can track through the forest. By following the trail of a coyote, fox, fi sher, or weasel, we can learn a lot about its life and behavior. Walking will be off trail so wear insulated boots and warm clothing (and bring snowshoes if conditions warrant). Th e tracking program is limited to 15 participants. FEE: $39 ($33/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Next Meeting: Saturday, January 11th at 1:30 pm in the visitor center auditorium. Th e Photographic Society welcomes anyone who has an interest in nature, wildlife, and/or photography – whether you are a total novice or earn a living by taking pictures! Th e club meets every month, generally on the second Saturday afternoon. Club activities include special presentations,

slide shows (of members’ work), intra-club mentoring and training, photo shoots, on-line photo sharing, and involvement in the refuge’s various photography-related programs, events, and outreach activities. Preregistration is NOT required to attend this program. Please call (978) 465-5753 for more information about the Photographic Society.

CAT IN THE CRADLELiz Frame and the Kickers are

coming to the Cat in the Cradle Coff eehouse on January 11. Liz has been compared to other great folk singers for her strong emotional sound and smoky tones. Th e Barn Burners, a hard-hitting country rock trio, open the show with their strong vocals, tight harmonies, and toe-tapping music. Th e Cat in the Cradle Coff eehouse is hosted by the Byfi eld Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfi eld. Admission is $5.00 at the door and beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks are available in the Cat Café throughout the evening.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12TH

“UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” REFUGE TOUR

Held on the following days: Saturday, January 11th @9:30 am; Sunday, January 12th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, January 18th @9:30 am; Sunday, January 19th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, January 25th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, January 26th @ 1:00 pm - Join a refuge ranger for an “up close and personal” tour of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Th e tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. Th e tour will provide an “insider’s” perspective of the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Th is guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 10 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle–based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH

GARDEN CLUB MEETINGPlease join the Sea Spray Garden

Club on Monday, Jan 13th at 7:00 p.m. Start off your new year with a group of fellow gardeners for fun and informative meetings. Th is month our speaker is Laurie Pazzano. landscape

historian, with a presentation of John and Abigail Adams historic gardens.bMeetings are held at the East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury MA. New members and guests always welcome! Light refreshments served. For more info contact 978-388-4848

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH

BECOME AN EDUCATION VOLUNTEER AT JOPPA FLATS

Learn to assist children’s educator Lisa Hutchings in coastal ecology and birding programs in the fi eld and at schools. No experience necessary. Post-training commitment: two half-days per month. Tuesdays, January 14 (Weather & Wildlife), 21 (Raptors), and 28 (Animal Tracks and Night Creatures) 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee per session: $20. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING ON CAPE ANN

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver to see the magnifi cent winter seabirds and ducks around Gloucester and Rockport. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, January 15, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet in Gloucester at the Friendly’s restaurant at the fi rst traffi c circle on Route 128. $17. Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

HATHA YOGA CLASS See Wednesday, January 8th

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE

January 15, Wednesday Evening Lecture, 7:30 pm: Local journalist Joel Brown speaks about his guidebook on the Essex Coastal Byway. Come hear his "local's view" on the byway, which links 13 towns on the North Shore of Massachusetts, spotlighting their history, culture and scenic beauty. Our Wednesday Evening Lecture series is generously sponsored by First Ipswich Bank. Cost is free for members, $10 for non-members.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE: BIRDING IN MINNESOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA

Dave Larson presents slides and stories detailing a recent birding trip to Minnesota and North Dakota. Wednesday, January 15, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Council on Aging along with Dr. Heidi Lilienthal, Psy.D and Whitney Willman, Yoga Instructor, is pleased to announce the launch of a yoga class for female veterans. Th is class is specifi cally for female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and military sexual trauma (MST). Th is will be a seventy-fi ve minute mat class and attendants should be able to get up and down from the fl oor with relative ease. Classes will be held over twelve consecutive weeks and will meet on Saturday mornings (time will be determined). Th is class will build new skills each session and weekly participation is crucial. Th e fi rst class will be held on Saturday, the 11th of January at the Council on Aging in Th e Provident Room. If you are interested in attending please contact Tarynne Crutchfi eld, MSW Intern at the Amesbury COA to be screened. She can be reached at (978) 388-8138 extension 551.Th is class is open to female veterans from Amesbury and the surrounding communities.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury is hosting an 8-week Junior Church Basketball Winter Program for both girls & boys ages 5-8 in the church gym on Fridays from January 31 until March 21 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Th is program is a noncompetitive, instructional league designed to teach fundamental basketball skills and basic Bible knowledge in a fun and engaging manner. A suggested donation of $10 per child to help defray expenses. Please make check payable to: MSBC/Bball. Space is limited. To register in advance contact the church offi ce at 978-388-0930 or [email protected]. All are welcome. Registration Time is on January 31 from 6:00-630 pm.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Troop 4 Boy Scout History Book is for sale at Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury. “Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Amesbury MA of Market Street Baptist Church History 1957-2009” is a 240 page book by Dianne Dostie Cole is a chronological history of Troop 4 compiled from church records, local newspaper articles as well as scout memorabilia ending with the 50th Anniversary celebration. Color photos as well as black & white are included in the book. It can be purchased at the Church Offi ce for $30.00. Call 978-388-0937 or email [email protected]. Proceeds go 100% to Troop 4.

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Th e food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfi eld is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) Th e pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfi eld. For additional information contact the church at 978-465-5946.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Th e Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host a return visit of Dr. Paul Janson on Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Janson has recently published a medical mystery titled Mal Practice. He was a featured speaker last year, introducing his series of books about adoption, Child in Our Hearts. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. Th ere will be light refreshments and books for sale. For Georgetown Peabody Friends of the Library: Amy Smith, 978.590.8502, [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - On Jan. 22 at 6 p.m patrons of the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland are invited to attend the initial meeting to start a new Friends of the Library group. Th e friends group will be a volunteer membership group that will advocate for the library and conduct fundraising to supplement the library's operating budget. Fundraising helps pay for programs, museum passes, and much more. All are welcome, even non-Groveland residents. Refreshments will be served. 185 Main Street, Groveland, MA. For more information please call 978-372-1732 or visit langleyadamslib.org.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Public Library off ers expanded services to its patrons with eBooks and downloadable audiobooks available to enjoy from the library’s website. Library card holders can borrow popular digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting: www.ipswichlibrary.org. Users may browse the library’s website, borrow titles with a valid library card, and enjoy them on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets, and Kindle®. Available eBooks can be read immediately on any device with an internet browser. All titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. Th ere are no late fees! Th is digital service is free for users with a library card. To get started enjoying eBooks and audiobooks visit www.ipswichlibrary.org. Click on Collections, then Digital Collection, then Audio Books & e-Books from Overdrive. You can fi nd helpful tools and information, such as contacting support, by clicking the Help button on the digital collection.

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NEWBURY - Beginner Knitters of all ages, Newbury Town Library, 3:30-5:00 Wednesdays, Beginning January 8th - Donna Callahan will be teaching newbies how to knit at the Newbury Town Library on Wednesdays in January and February from 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Donna will provide all of the materials needed for this fun class. All you need to bring with you is your desire to learn how to knit. Please call, sign up online or stop by the library to register in advance for this fun free class. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt Street, Byfi eld, MA 01922, 978-465-0539, www.newburylibrary.org

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ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Public Library is pleased to announce that it now off ers the Mango Languages online language-learning system to its patrons. Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all library patrons, and off ers a fast and convenient solution for our community’s increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. Th ere are more than 40 foreign language courses available and 16 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. “If learning a new language is a goal for the new year, this is a great opportunity” said Library Director Pamela Jacobson. To learn more about Mango and get a preview of what the program has to off er, stop by the library and we will give you an introduction. You can access Mango through the library website at www.rowleylibrary.org. For more information, contact the Rowley Public Library at (978)948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Salisbury Lions Club King Lion David "Chuck" Colburn announced today the Salisbury Lions Club is again participating in the Anton Cleaners "Coats for Kids Project". Th e Lions will collect all sizes, good quality used winter coats and winter jackets from infants to adults may be left at the Salisbury Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (U S Route 1); Wash & Wags, 8A Beach Road ( U S Route 1A); Tom's Discount Store, 175 Elm Street (SR 110) and Lena's Seafood Restaurant, 131 Rabbit Road. Coats are collected and brought to Anton's Cleaners where they are cleaned for no charge and distributed through Anton's distribution partners such as Massachusetts Community Action Programs, Salvation Army, BUMC Outreach Van Project, and Catholic charities amoung others who will insure that coats get to those who cannot aff ord one during the cold winter months. Th e collection has kicked off and the Lions will be collecting until Friday,January 10th. Please insure the coats and jackets are without stains or rips and zippers are working

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COA HILTON SENIOR Center 43 Lafayette Rd Salisbury is open to all and presents the following opportunities. To register or for more information call the Hilton Center at 978-462-2412. SHAPE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR! Why wait? Commit to be FIT. Ongoing - Shape Up at the Salisbury COA Hilton Center 42 Lafayette Rd Salisbury; Exercise to Music Tuesdays 9:00 – 10:00 cardio and strength conditioning; Gentle Stretching Tuesdays 10:15-11:15 tone up your mind, body and spirit; Zumba Gold – Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. low Latin inspired dance class that’s easy to follow; Senior Fitness Wednesdays 10:15 until 11:00 New to exercise? Th is class is for you; Line Dancing Th ursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Get in shape and have fun doing it.; Strength, Balance & Conditioning Wednesdays 4:15p.m. ALL AGES – use resistance bands to improve muscular strength and endurance; Zumba Toning – Fridays 8:30am Build strength & tone with fi tness and dance moves. Western Astology Lessons, 4 week program – FREE: Beginning January 15th Wednesdays 3PM – 4PM Join Linda Doodnah to write your own astrological Chart. “Expand the perspective of your life with vision and knowledge of the sky. Discover secrets of the stars and planets on our world and lives. Decipher your life purpose and personality as you learn to read your own astrological chart. Use planetary transits to your advantage by analyzing the essence of the energies. Discover the meaning behind the Cycles of the Moon. Drop in, taste the nectar of universal thinking.” All you need to bring is a notebook, pen and an open mind. Please call to pre-register at 978-462-2412

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld is seeking volunteers to greet and assist our visitors on weekends in our beautiful accessible Visitor Center. Duties include welcoming and assisting visitors, answering telephones, taking new memberships and program registrations, and gift shop sales. Hours are fl exible. We off er ongoing training and support, and the enjoyment of working with a great team of staff and volunteers in a beautiful location. For more information, please visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver or contact Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected] or (978) 887-9264 ext. 7707.

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The Elephant Man will have 15 performances in the STC Theater – 90 Lafayette Street in Salem, from January 23 – February 15, playing Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 with discounts for Seniors ($20) and Students ($10) and are available online atwww.salemtheatre.com or by calling Ovation Tix at 866-811-4111. Salem Theatre Company performs at the STC Theatre, 90 Lafayette Street in downtown Salem.

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Building Vs. Home Purchasethe subdivision plan itself. You would be able to determine if your neighbor had the right to cut down all the beautiful woodlands on his property that had attracted you in the fi rst place. Th e documents may show that those woodlands may never be cut down and that directly aff ects the resale value of the home you build.

Th e plat may show utility easements (the right of use or way over your land) that will restrict or prohibit construction. Th ese easements can not always be seen, but their existence will determine what you can or can not do with the land.

Land within subdivisions generally comes with restrictions that limit the control you will have over your property. Limiting control is not necessarily a bad thing as restrictions exist to maintain certain standards of living and are applied to all owners within that subdivision. Without restrictions, a neighbor could decide to raise attack dogs in an unfenced back yard while another neighbor could express his inner self with lime green exterior paint that irritated the dogs.

Another consideration that must be addressed when evaluating land costs is the topography of the land itself. Is it mostly ledge that must be blasted? Is it on a slope that must be fi lled in with additional soil? Are there already utilities at the site? Is there water or sewerage at the site or will you have to drill a well and install a septic? Th e costs to preparing the land for building may be so high that once your home is built on such a top heavy site, you may never get a return on the value invested. After all, it would still only be one single

Sometimes the frustration of not fi nding just the right home to purchase leads folks to consider building the exact home they envision. Finding suitable land requires more homework than fi nding suitable houses that have already undergone the research and development of the land involved in building. Before embarking on a journey that may lead to either your dream home or your nightmare, there are preliminary steps to follow.

Once you have located a parcel that feels like home to you, go to the town (or city) hall to check with the planning and zoning departments. Ask what the long range plans may be that would aff ect your enjoyment of your property. Heartbreak only begins to describe the aftermath of building a lifelong dream house next to lush natural surroundings that were subsequently cut down to make way for the super highway that had been in the planning for years. Th ere may also be a school or a park planned that would bring all the crowds and ballplayers to your dinner table daily.

If you are certain that a future municipal airport will not be sharing your air space every night, you will want to determine if the land is in a recorded subdivision or lies within unrecorded acreage. Subdivisions come with plats (maps) that will have more updated details than

family home in a market that will not reward the preparatory work involved in building it.

Building your own home on the perfect location is enormously rewarding when the research has been as thorough as is reasonably possible. When looking for land for homebuilding, it is imperative that you engage the services of knowledgeable professionals. Your Realtor, Builder and Lender should be with you throughout the process to avoid fi nding baseballs crashing through your picture window that overlooks the new town dump with aromas that fl oat on the breeze to your patio that sits under the Boeing 747 that roars overhead periodically drowning out the symphony from super highway traffi c that appeared after you built that dream home.

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In a U.K. study reported in the British Journal of Medicine, researches scoured the results of hundreds of controlled trials to compare the benefits of exercise versus drugs. This was no small review: They considered the information on more than 300,000 patients. Surprisingly, in diabetes and coronary heart disease, drugs and exercise produced the same results. Patients who'd had a stroke and were in rehab actually fared better on exercise than on drugs.

In a combination of a dozen other studies, researchers verified that physical exercise lowers blood pressure. Specifically, four hours of exercise per week correlated to nearly a 20 percent lower incidence of high blood pressure. Exercising one to three hours per week lowered that level to 11 percent. Being physically active on the job, however, did not lower high blood pressure, leading one researcher to comment that health guidelines don't distinguish between work and leisure activities, but they should.

In yet another study, researchers determined that those who have dementia will think more clearly as a result of exercise. If a dementia patient lives at home, caregivers were encouraged to find exercise programs in the community. Dementia patients in care facilities also should be offered exercise programs. In yet another study of 16 trials, exercise improved cognitive function in patients with varying levels of dementia.

Clearly there are some serious benefits to exercising. No matter what the state of your health, always ask your doctor for advice before embarking on a program.

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There are plenty of good reasons to replace teeth with dental implants. The research presented simply suggests considering things such as the patient’s past dental history, amount of bone loss, history of smoking and predictability of tooth retention among others before making the irreversible decision of extracting a tooth.

Although most of the decisions for replacement of teeth with dental implants are pretty straightforward, if there is ever a question, a second opinion from a periodontist or oral surgeon never hurts. People don’t want dental implants; they want what dental implants do. They want them to act like their own teeth. Make sure the reasons for getting rid of your own make sense to you.

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