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ROWLEY – Stephanie Jenkins and Danielle (Holmes) Yagjian never knew each other. But the two women, who died of cancer two years apart, are forever linked by the continued fi ght their friends and family are waging against the disease and the support for a children's playground here.

On September 14, 2009, popular hair salon owner Jenkins died of renal cancer at the age of 48. She left behind a family that included a husband of 26 years and three sons.

Yagjian, in her 20s, died in 2011 of a rare stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma with the ELK gene, leaving behind her young son,

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REGIONAL – With the snow and ice beginning to melt away and crocus poking their heads up, it is time for Essex County restaurants, retailers and hotels to look forward not just to putting away boots and hats, but ringing up more sales.

Like the birds fl ying north from warmer climates, tourists will begin soon to roll into the North Shore towns, coming to enjoy the beaches, paddle along the creeks and rivers and celebrate history. Th is year Rowley is celebrating its 275th birthday, Newburyport its 250th, perfect opportunities to fi ll the hotels, restaurants and shops.

In the 500-mile region, there are almost 10,000 sites on the National Register of Historic Places and 26 National Historic Landmarks, all draws for the growing number of historic tourists.

According to an independent evaluation, the tourism-related programs sponsored by the Essex National Heritage Commission generate $153.8 million a year in revenues for local businesses. Th ey also help create 1,832 jobs. And they bring in $14.3 million in additional tax revenues to local governments.

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Cole, and husband, Jared. To keep their memories alive and

to continue their work during their lives, separate foundations were created – Solace for Stephanie and the Danielle Yagjian Foundation.

Th e most visible connection between the two women and their foundations is the Kid's Kingdom playground at Eiras Park behind the Rowley Police Station. Nineteen years ago, Jenkins and other Rowley mothers raised the initial funds to build the playground. Four years ago, after her death, funds were raised by Solace for Stephanie to

“Cultural tourism, trail development, scenic byways, historic preservation and place-based education are not just feel good and popular community programs,” said Anne Harris, Essex Heritage CEO. “Th ey also have a substantial impact on the region's economy.”

Essex Heritage, a non-profi t organization, works in collaboration with the National Park Service to promote public/private partnerships and develop programs that enhance preserve and encourage regional awareness of Essex County's historic, cultural and natural resources.

Th e study, conducted by a Pittsburgh, PA-based consulting fi rm, TrippUmbach, states the obvious – that the longer a tourist stays in Essex County, the more money he or she spends. And Essex Heritage with its public and private partnerships do a lot to keep tourists coming and staying longer.

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P U B L I C N O T I C ENotice is hereby given that on February 27, 2014, an application was

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NEB is a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, the officers and direc-tors of which are Mirella McDonough (whose address is 43 Kernwood Street, Beverly, Masssachusetts 01915), Joseph J. McDonough (whose address is 20 River Road, Revere, Massachusetts 02151), and Michael Hemeon (whose address is 33 Austin Street, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07712).

The application specifies operation on Channel 202A ( 88.3 MHz), with an effective radiated power of 500 watts, and a height above average terrain of 10 meters. The proposed location of the transmitting antenna is a pole that will be attached to a building, with geographical coordinates of Latitude 42 – 46 -30, Longitude 70 – 53 – 10. The studio and offices will be established in the Newbury area, within the proposed station’s 1 mV.m contour, at an exact site to be determined upon grant of the application.

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History can’t be bought. And lost in the second hand is a myriad of things from innocence to opportunity. Such is life on any city street. In expansive urban areas there are microcosms of love and hate and change and creation. They add up to a whole that create a soul. In scaled down urban cities, like Newburyport, there are fewer microcosms, thus the variables can easily become opposed--often gridlocked. When one lives near water, mother’s flow becomes yet another variable. A variable landlocked cities can’t possibly comprehend. But thy pupils of the water know how we differ. It’s an undeniable energy we are both drawn to and take adoption of because we want her, forever. Sacred is her border. And this we share with not only one another today, but those of yesteryear. Thy troubles today about what to do next rest in our perspective. Those who wish to see our waterfront borders remain cavernous so that we may see upon the water differ from those who connect to our soul sisters and brothers long gone who would have looked from the water as they might have arrived home to find a friend.

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IPSWICH - The early-bird discount pricing for the 2014-2015 Crane Beach Parking Permit ends on March 31st. Members of The Trustees of Reservations may purchase a parking sticker before the end of the month for just $55 – a $25 savings over regular season pricing. A great deal for frequent beach goers, buying a Crane Beach Parking Permit sticker allows members (and everyone in their car) to park at Crane Beach for no additional fee.

Bianca Camasso, Crane Beach Permit Program Manager, encourages Trustees members to “jump in – the water’s (almost) warm! The early-bird pricing is the best beach deal to be found on the North Shore. For just $55, members can enjoy the beach every day, all day – whether it is a quiet walk at sunset or fun-filled day with a car packed with friends!”

For as little as $102, you can become a Trustees member with a Crane Beach Parking Permit and pay no additional admission fees at the beach for an entire year. Membership in The Trustees starts at just $47 per year for individuals ($37 for students and seniors). Individual members may purchase one sticker. Family members ($67 annual contribution) and Contributing members ($125 annual contribution) may purchase up to two stickers. Supporting-level members ($165 annual contribution) and above may request up to two stickers at no additional cost when they join or renew their membership. Permits are only available to current Trustees members. Non-permit holders are subject to seasonal

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on visits to the beach all year long, members are encouraged to purchase a $55 beach sticker today. To learn more about the program, to renew your Trustees membership, and to buy your permit visit www.thetrustees.org/cranebeach, email [email protected], or call 978.921.1944 ext.1885. Follow the beach on twitter @CraneBeachMass and find The Trustees on Facebook www.facebook.com/thetrustees

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) “hold in trust” and care for properties, or “reservations,” of scenic, cultural, and natural significance for the general public to enjoy. Founded by open space visionary Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees are the nation’s oldest, statewide land trust, one of Massachusetts’ largest conservation organizations and an established leader in the conservation and preservation movement nationally and internationally. Supported by more than 100,000 members, donors, and thousands of volunteers, The Trustees own and manage 111 spectacular reservations – 20 of which are located on the North Shore – including working farms, historic homesteads and gardens, community parks, barrier beaches and mountain vistas – located on more than 26,000 acres. In addition, The Trustees work closely with permanent affiliates including Boston Natural Areas Network and the Hilltown Land Trust, well as hundreds of community partners to preserve and protect special places and provide year-round programs for all ages. Visit www.thetrustees.org.

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Making a Difference Togetherinstall new equipment at the park

“We (Solace for Stephanie) started out to buy a swing. And it grew and grew and grew. It is amazing,” said Mo Levasseur, one of the organizers of the Solace for Stephanie.

Over the last four years, Solace for Stephanie has raised $40,000 for the playground in Jenkins' honor.

It should be no surprise that Yagjian, as a young mother, liked to bring Cole to play at Kid's Kingdom. She would never have dreamed that when she was diagnosed with cancer and facing extensive and expensive chemotherapy treatments that Stephanie's organization would give her $500 when she needed it.

A large sign at the Kids' Kingdom now bears Yagjian's photo because her foundation is one of the largest supporters of the Solace for Stephanie work. In an effort to live up to Danielle's dream of making a difference in the community, the Yagjian Foundation funded the $8,000 construction of a climbing structure and paid for a bench so, like she had done, other parents can sit while their children play at the park.

And that is only the beginning. The Yagjian Foundation has also agreed to contribute $1,500 toward a new play structure with a slide designed for toddlers. It is joining with Miss Brenda's Daycare Program whose parents raised another $1,500.

On May 3, the new play equipment will be installed by community volunteers. More volunteers are needed for the install,

Levasseur said. But more than building a

playground for future generations, both non-profit organizations are dedicated to help others fight cancer.

“We are keeping their memories alive by helping others,” Levasseur said.

On the Solace for Stephanie web site, she wrote: “Stephanie was a wonderful, caring person who gave unconditionally. She loved the community, sports, and her family and friends. When Stephanie passed away, I felt our community needed to remember her. Rowley was where she grew up, attended school, married, raised her family, operated a business, and formed lasting friendships. By giving back to the community, she was part of making Rowley a better place to live.”

The Solace for Stephanie gives cancer patients gas and parking money to help them on trips to their hospitals. For some they give grocery store gift cards.

To date, 27 people have been helped.

The Yagjian Foundation, honoring Danielle's wish to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, makes donations every Christmas to help families who are at the Dana Farber Hospital.

Both organizations contribute to scholarships. The Yagjian Foundation, which raises money through golf tournaments, walk-a-thons and cut-a-thons, has helped fund scholarships for students at North Shore Community College

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pursuing cancer cures. In honor of Jenkins, who owned

her own hair salon, Solace has supported nine scholarships for students in nursing and cosmetology programs.

On March 29th, Solace for Stephanie will hold its Fifth Annual Comedy Night. Comedians Paul Gilligan, Brad Mastrangelo and Graig Murphy will entertain up to 200 patrons at the Ipswich Country Club.

Matt Hooper from Georgetown, who competed on the reality TV show Biggest Loser, will be at the event to answer questions and sign autographs.

There will also be an auction to raise additional funds.

Tickets for the event that support the charity are $40 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Rowley House of Pizza on Route 1 or by visiting the Solace for Stephanie web site. "Purchase tickets in advance, as a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door," Levasseur said.

Organizers of the event meet at Dunkin' Donuts in Rowley on Fridays at 4 p.m. Anyone interested in getting involved in Solace for Stephanie, including volunteering for the park equipment install on May 3, are welcome to drop by.

“We are not going away,” Levasseur said.

For more information or to support the work of the Yagjian Foundation, contact Irene Winter, Danielle’s aunt, at 978-532-4554 or email her at [email protected].

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Continued from page 1in Essex County due to the work of this organization with its small, committed staff and extensive volunteer base,” the TrippUmbach report states. “Essex Heritage gets things done and is very effective at getting the word out that the region has much to offer.”

The report praised Essex Heritage for “creating and sustaining a climate of collaboration that enables it and others to improve the region's quality of life and drive economic growth.”

Tourism, with an annual average of 1.2 million visitors, has the biggest economic impact on the region with more than $100 million annually. Of that, restaurants and bars and hotels benefited the most. The report estimates that eating and drinking establishments receive more than $40 million every year from tourists. Hotels and motels get another $39 million, while privately owned rentals net about

$4 million each year. Recreation and entertainment

industries rake in a total of $14 million each year.

Essex Heritage programs also put people to work. Because of the increased number of tourists to the region, an estimated 1,800 jobs are created each year. Most are in the restaurant and lodging industries.

The report also estimates that tourists bring in another $14 million to local and state governments in the region. Much of that comes in the form of income tax paid by corporations and individuals who benefit from the tourist industry.

The report praised Essex Heritage for its innovative programs, including its Trails & Sails and Photo Safari events. It also credited Essex Heritage for spearheading the development of the Border to Boston trail, which had languished for 30 years until the organization took a leadership role, organizing local communities

to work together to build the trail. As a result, 10 miles of the 30 mile proposed trail have been opened and are being well used, the report said.

For more information on Essex Heritage and its programs, visit www.essexheritage.org or call 978-744-0444.



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SHEEP TO SHAWLOn Wednesday March 26 @ 11:00

am with Arleen Shea, Education Coordinator from Historic New England’s Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm. Arleen Shea, Education Coordinator from Historic New England’s Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm will be presenting a program called Sheep to Shawl. She will teach young children and their families about the sheep kept in Newbury at the farm. During this interactive and hands-on program using the wool from the farms fl ock of sheep, students learn each step in the process of creating cloth. While they pick, clean, card, and spin wool by hand, they learn how technology provides improved tools to make each step faster and more effi cient. Th ey then try their hand at spinning wool and create a bracelet to bring home. Th is program is free and open to the public. Questions – call the library at 978-948-2850.

AUTHOR TEATea” with Author, Kevin Noa,

Wednesday, March 26th @ 1PM Enjoy refreshments, fi nger sandwiches and various desserts - cost is $3 - Kevin will speak about his book “Two Princesses: Th e Triumphs and Trials of Grace Kelly and Diana Spencer” For further information and to sign up please stop by the offi ce at the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury 978-462-2412

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS GROUP

Th e Alzheimer's Caregivers group will meet Wednesday, March 26th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Seaview Retreat, 50

Mansion Drive, Rowley. Th is group is for caregivers caring for a loved one with diagnosed Alzheimer's or other memory impairment diseases. We meet the 2nd Saturday from 9:00am-10:30am and the 4th Wednesday of each month to off er educational resources, as well as an opportunity to share stories. Th e group is co-facilitated by Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards, both of whom had been trained as support group facilitators and both of whom have spent a number of years working with the elder dementia population. You may contact Suzanne at 978-250-2523 or Dawn at 781-728-9046 with any questions or for more information. Please allow yourself this time for yourself. It is critical.

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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.

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AUTHOR SPEAKERTh e Friends of the Georgetown

Peabody Library are pleased to host local author Connie Hambley on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Hambley will be discussing her recently published work Th e Charity, a thriller set in Hamilton, MA. Th is event is open to the public and is free of charge. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. Th ere will be light refreshments and books for sale.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th

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FRIDAY, MARCH 28th

ALL IN THE TIMING"All in the Timing" by David Ives

on Friday & Saturday, March 28/29, all shows at 8PM at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets: $20 for Members/Seniors/Students, $22 for Adults. For more info please call the Box Offi ce at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.fi rehouse.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th

FLEA MARKET9th Annual - Free Admission!

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CHICKEN KEEPINGAre you thinking about keeping a

small fl ock of backyard hens? Did you recently get a coop and a few chicks and then realized that there’s more to it than you thought? Terry Golson will be at the Newbury Town Library on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00-12:00 to answer these questions and more. Terry is the author of Tillie Lays an Egg and Th e Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook. She has appeared on NECN’s Th e Secret Life of Animals and on Martha Stewart. Th is program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Friends of Newbury Town Library. No registration is necessary.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS HOST RESPECTED PANEL TO DISCUSS DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS

On Saturday, March 29th 10am to 12noon 3 at Ipswich Public Library, Collins Room, 25 North Main St, Ipswich 50 Massachusetts and Ipswich Citizens Advocating Renewable Energy (ICARE) will sponsor A Forum – Divestment from Fossil Fuels at the Ipswich Public Library. Colleges, towns, individuals and foundations across the country are committing to divest from fossil fuels. In Massachusetts there is pending legislation to divest our government pension funds. Th is forum will explore this strategy for moving more quickly toward clean energy on our planet. Local State Representatives and Selectmen have been invited. Panelists include Chuck Collins, Director of Inequality and the Common Good, Eric Packer, , Investment Advisor Consultant, Registered Representative of and Securities and Advisory Services through Financial West Group, member FINRA/SIPC, Malcolm Bliss from 350MA Marcia Hams from the Cambridge Unitarian Universalist Church Divestment committee.

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For families with children 6 years and older. Celebrate spring by building a bluebird house with your child. We’ll supply all the materials and instruction; all you need to bring is a hammer. In addition to bluebirds, these houses will also attract tree swallows, house wrens, chickadees, tufted titmice, and woodpeckers. After we build our houses, we’ll take a short walk to observe bluebirds in our fi elds. Saturday, March 29, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $20 per family (includes one kit; extra kits may be purchased for $12 each and must be ordered when you register). Discount for Mass Audubon members. Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264.

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Have you ever found a skull or bone while hiking and wondered what animal it came from? Here’s your chance to fi nd out! Th is workshop is designed for naturalists, teachers, trackers, and anyone interested in knowing more about the natural world. Richard Wolniewicz, author of Field Guide to Skulls and Bones of Mammals of the Northeastern United States,will teach you what to look for when identifying animal bones. Bring in any bones you have found that you would like to fi nally identify. Sunday, March 30, 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. $30 ($25/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264.

WONDER WALK FOR FAMILIES: WHERE HAVE ALL THE INSECTS GONE?

For families with children 3 years and older. Would you like to become an insect detective? Join us for some buggy activities, and take a walk to search for hibernating and even some active insects. Dress for the weather and wear boots, since the trails may be muddy. Sunday, March 30, 1:30-3:00 p.m. $9 adults, $7 children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264.

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AMESBURY - Amesbury residents can now apply for a 2014 Compost Sticker allowing residents to use the Amesbury Compost Site at 60 South Hunt Road for the upcoming season. You may come into the DPW offi ce, fi ll out the application, bring a copy of your vehicle registration and pay the $15 fee (Seniors over 65 are free, when registering their own vehicle). You may also download the application from the City website at www.amesburyma.gov/DPW and mail it to 39 South Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA 01913 with a copy of your vehicle registration and a self-addressed stamped envelope and the sticker will be mailed to you. Th e 2014 Compost Season is from April 3 through December 7, 2014. Please see the website for more information or call the offi ce at 978-388-8119.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury DPW has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park, MA to off er recycled barrels to residents of Amesbury as part of a community wide water conservation program. Suzanne Gebelein, Owner of the Great American Rain Barrel Company comments, “We have been selling barrels for 20 years and we are seeing a very positive trend. More and more neighborhoods and watershed areas nationwide, like Amesbury, are bringing large scale programs to their towns, encouraging more residents to conserve water but also helping their town mitigate pollution in the water supplies on a larger scale.” Homeowners can easily connect the barrels to their downspouts and signifi cantly off set their watering needs. In this region there is typically 16” of rain from May 1st – September 30th. Amesbury is off ering the Great American Rain Barrel in three colors; Forest Green, Earth Brown or Nantucket Gray at the low cost of $69 versus the retail price of $119. To take advantage of this community program discount please visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com, look for “community programs” in the left side bar and click on “Amesbury”, email [email protected] or call (800)251-2352, or call (800)251-2352. Deadline for ordering is Friday, April 25th. Barrels will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 3rd between 9:00-11:00am at the DPW at 39 South Hunt St. in Amesbury. For information about Th e Great American Rain Barrel Company and their products please visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e New England Lighthouse Storm and Yankee Gale - John Horrigan will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. to present his program on the New England Lighthouse Storm and Yankee Gale. On April 16th, 1851, a fi erce nor'easter ripped into Cape Cod Bay and brought the highest waters ever seen in this region up to that the time, easily exceeding the legendary high tides of 1723. Th at evening, the newly-constructed Minot's Ledge Lighthouse was destroyed by this massive storm. Th e lighthouse keeper, John Bennett, had been away in Boston at the time of the storm. As he gazed out at the ledge at dawn the following day, he could only see the bent iron pilings where the lighthouse once stood. It was a tragic and heroic story as Bennett's two assistants, Joseph Wilson and Joseph Antoine, managed to keep the lighthouse lamp burning as late as 10:00 PM on the night of April 16th. Th e fog bell was heard to be ringing as late as 1:00 AM, before they were swept away in the breakers. Meanwhile, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, the brig Primose, laden with coal, was foundering off of Salisbury Beach and heading towards the reef of Plum Island, when two young men, a T. G. Dodge and one O. Rundlett, of Newburyport, discovered the wreck. Th e crew of the Primrose could plainly see them on the beach, and communicated with them by signals, as the brig gradually beat on to the sands. Th e mariners endeavored to throw a line on shore. In the meantime, Dodge and Rundlett were joined by two other men, who toiled for four hours in the raging seas to secure a rope and save 9 passengers, including the captain. From October 3rd through the 5th, in the same year of 1851, the Yankee Gale lambasted the Gulf of St. Lawrence and decimated much of the New England fi shing fl eets. Dozens of ships were lost (19 from Gloucester alone) and over 160 lives were lost in the worst maritime disaster in the history of Prince Edward's Island and the Canadian Atlantic Provinces. John Horrigan is an accomplished project manager, professional sports announcer, auctioneer, historical lecturer and an Emmy award winner for his TV show. For more information please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] . Registration is required. You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Save the Date: 2nd Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser on Friday May 9th, 4:00 pm– 7:00 pm - Amesbury Senior Community Center. Tastings will be off ered by Jewell Towne Vineyards and Newburyport Brewing Company. Featured products will also be available for purchase. For more info, please call Doreen or Annmary at 978-388-8138. Tickets are $25 and $15 for caregivers. Proceeds will benefi t Amesbury Caregiver Essentials & Th e Greenleaf Supportive Day Program.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY — Bartlett Museum Annual Dinner at Union Congregational Church. Th e Annual Dinner of Amesbury's Bartlett Museum will be held on Th ursday, April 24 at Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Amesbury. Social time starts at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and includes chicken breast, rice pilaf with roasted vegetables and strawberry shortcake. A vegetarian choice is also available. Th is event is open to the public as well as museum members. To reserve a seat call Carol by April 17 at 978-388-6591. Tickets are $15 each. A portion of the cost of tickets will be donated to support the Union Congregational Church. A 50/50 raffl e will be held to raise money to maintain the Bartlett Museum. A brief business meeting will be held to elect a slate of offi cers and board members for 2014-15 as follows: Offi cers: President- Anthony Knapp; Treasurer-Steve Klomps; Secretary- Open Seat; Membership secretary- Carol Finn; Public relations & Fundraising - Dianne Dostie Cole; and Board members: Selwin Mize, Gina Moscardini, Alexander Pooler, Lee-Ann Banville, Open Seat, Open Seat. Th e night will end with an historic presentation of interest that will be announced later.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Cemetery educators, Th e Gravestone Girls, whose mission is to “Keep Our Dead Alive”, will be presenting a virtual tour, called “Welcome to the Graveyard”, centered on Amesbury’s twelve local cemeteries at Amesbury Public Library, Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10am. Th e 90 minute presentation is built on photographs recently taken in these special and interesting burying places around Amesbury, which was founded in 1668, and charts the evolution of cemeteries and gravestones from the colonial era into the 21st century. Th is is a popular program that has been given around the New England area by Th e Gravestone Girls for almost fi fteen years. Th e group regularly works with libraries, historical societies and genealogical groups, among others, to teach about “the art, symbolism and history of these living history museums located on everyone’s main streets and backyards” says Ms. Sullivan, one in the group of three cemetery enthusiasts. She further added “Almost everyone is interested in these peaceful and beautiful spaces, but may be hesitant to say so to others. Our presentation lets you know you’re not the only one. Come see what we do, we fi ll the room every time!” Registration is required. Please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org Th e program will be held in the library at 149 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. Th is program is supported by a grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the



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AMESBURY – Ever Want To Draw or Paint? The Amesbury Senior Recreation Center is offering an art class on Mondays from 10-11:30 am.at Amesbury Council on Aging. The class, Art with Cara, is taught by Cara Smoley with 20 years’ experience as an art teacher. You need no previous training. Cara will start with wherever you are and guide you through the process that you choose. The fee is $5 per session on a drop in basis. Please call the Center at 978-388-8138 to register. Any questions, please phone Cara at 978-430-6657

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfield is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) The pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfield.

------------------------------------------------------------DANVERS - The Joy & Benefits of Raising Chickens! Danvers Agway and Ashley's Chickens are cosponsoring a FREE chicken seminar Saturday, April 26 at 11 am. This fun and informative seminar will give the budding enthusiast knowledge of how to raise, feed, and care for baby poultry. The seminar will have a nutritionist from Nutrena to answer your questions on the various types of feed and benefits of each. Our chicken expert (Ashley) will be on hand to answer questions as to breed, egg production, and the joy and benefits of raising chickens. Perfect for all ages. Produce your own healthy eggs and have fun doing it! There will be door prizes, free food, beverages, gift raffles, and more. Meet new people and socialize as well. Agway, 9 Wenham St., Danvers (978) 774-1069 www.ashleyschickens.com.

------------------------------------------------------------FOXWOOD BUS TRIP - The Kensington American Legion will be hosting a trip to Foxwood on Thursday April 24th. The cost is $35.00 per person. On arrival you will receive a ticket for a free buffet or $10.00 food ticket and $10.00 in Slot Play from Foxwoods. We play bingo on the way down and have a raffle of $25.00 worth of scratch tickets. On the trip home we watch a movie and have a snack. The bus leaves from the Kensington American Legion parking lot at 6:45 a.m. We are located on Route 150. We arrive at Foxwoods about 9:00 a.m. We leave Foxwoods at 5:30 and arrive home about 7:30p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat you may e-mail [email protected] Or call Dot at 778-0655. You could also see Dot or Kathie at Tuesday night Bingo at the Kensington Legion. If you send a check as payment please make it out to the A.L.Aux.Unit 105. Please reserve seats early as they are limited Proceeds from the trip go to support Children and Youth. The trip is sponsored by the Kensington American Legion Aux.Unit 105.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Pentucket Workshop Preschool is having a Trivia Night on Saturday, April 5th at Erie 4 Fire House in Georgetown. Doors open at 6 and trivia starts at 7. Get a group of 8 – 10 people or join a table. Prizes awarded to each winning table. Bring your own appetizers and buy pizza. Cost of ticket $30 and tax deductible. Call 978-352-2398 or email [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - This summer campers will Rock and Roll and March in a Parade with Workshop in the Woods summer program! It's an unplugged and noncompetitive curriculum of art, performance, nature, craft, and community that is designed to build self-confidence and a love for nature and neighbor in a safe environment. The program is for boys and girls, ages 6-14. The Camp Denison site in Georgetown, MA, has 15 acres of hiking trails, lake front activities, a restored wood-beam lodge, outdoor performance area, and nature center. Campers rotate from one workshop to the next every day and integrate activities that include; fishing, kayaking, hiking, group games, scavenger hunts, visual arts, relays, camp fire circles, and performing arts. Register on line now for an unforgettable summer! www.workshopartsinc.org One Session (Save $50) $550 Theme: Rock & Roll Two Sessions (Save $100) $1,000 Theme: I Love a Parade $15 Sibling Discount financial aid available

------------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON - Teen Poetry Contest Open for Submissions Put on your poet's hat and gear up for the Library's 4th annual Themed Teen Poetry Contest. The Library's teen advisory board, the Teen Think Tank, chose "Technology" as the theme for 2014. Two cash prize winning categories: grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Honorable mentions will be awarded. Contest ends on April 30, 2014. Finalists will be notified by phone or email on or about May 8th. Please review the rules carefully before submitting: pop by the Library or view them online at http://informedteenshwlibrary.blogspot.com/.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, will host a Spring Animal Treasure Hunt and Tea Party on Sunday, April 13 from noon to 4 pm in partnership with The Ipswich Humane Group. Participants will search the Great House for animal-themed treasures hidden within the paintings, wallpaper, and other decorative features of each room. Everyone will receive a small gift. The day’s celebrations will continue with face painting, a drawing table, and Stuffed Animal Tea seatings at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. Tickets for the Treasure Hunt only are $8 for member adults, $5 for member children, $12 for nonmember adults, and $8 for nonmember children. Treasure Hunt and Tea Party tickets are $18 for member adults, $15 for member children, $22 for nonmember adults, and $18 for nonmember children. Space at tea seatings is limited and must be reserved in advance at www.thetrustees.org. Proceeds will equally benefit The Ipswich Humane Group and The Trustees of Reservations. For more information contact The Trustees at www.thetrustees.org or 978.356.4351 x4015.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich is looking for volunteer tour guides and greeters for its upcoming guided tour season of the Heard, Whipple, and Knight Houses. If you would like to become a volunteer, please come to the spring training sessions to learn about local history through the Museum’s collections and how to share that information with visitors from here and around the globe. Training dates will be posted later in the spring. Opening Day for tours is May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) and the tour season runs through Columbus Day. A minimum three-hour weekly time commitment through the season is needed. Call 978-356-2811 or email [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District (NEMMC) has thirty-two subscribing municipalities, including Ipswich. Their mosquito control and surveillance program runs from the middle of the spring until the beginning of the fall, the time of the year most people are engaged in extensive outdoor activities. NEMMC creates a Vector Management Plan (VMP) for the Mosquito Control District and a Best Management Practice Plan (BMP) for each of the municipalities within its District annually. District control efforts focus primarily on adult mosquito surveillance, virus testing and preemptive virus intervention strategies. The Best Management Practice Plan for Ipswich is reviewed and approved by the Board of Health annually. This year the 2014 Best Management Practice Plan will be reviewed at the April 7, 2014 Board of Health meeting. The meeting will be held in Room C of Town Hall, 25 Green Street at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Every year the control measures

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------------------------------------------------------------KENSINGTON - Th e Carriage Barn Equine Assisted Th erapy Programs is looking for volunteers to assist with Th erapeutic Horseback Riding & Carriage Driving, Fundraising, Events, and Fun Activities. Volunteers are needed at various times throughout the week to work with horses and clients. Adults and retirees welcome (volunteers must be at least 14 years old). Experience and horse knowledge is a plus, but is not required. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Th e Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or email [email protected], or check out our website at www.carriage-barn.org.

------------------------------------------------------------KINGSTON, NH - New Creation Healing Center, a regional whole-person wellness center, 80 Route 125, Kingston, announces a Weight Loss Support Group to meet on Wednesdays, April 2, May 7 and June 4 at 7:00 p.m. Th is group is free of charge. For more information call (603) 642-6700.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Th e Newbury Senior Center cordially invites you to join us on April 3, 2014 to see a presentation at Northern Essex Community College called Laugh Yourself Healthy - Presented by Richard Mullins. Find out such things as why adults only laugh an average of 17 times per day and who smiles more, men or women. Come and learn how to incorporate “Laugh Yourself Healthy” into your daily routine. Th is was highly recommended by Charlene Boucher, LLL Coordinator of the programs. We will leave from the center at 1:00 p.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. Your cost is $7.00, which includes the van ride, admission, drinks and a treat. It will be a great time!! You must sign up. Call the senior center (978) 462-8114 to reserve your space (there is a maximum of 12 people and minimum of 6 people. Call early if you want to go).

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Graf Rink is now accepting registrations for spring Hockey 101 and spring Learn to Skate. Hockey 101 will take place on Fridays at 6pm while Learn to Skate will take place on Sundays at 4pm & 5pm as well as Th ursday at 6pm. Hockey 101 is a great tool for hockey players entering a hockey program in the fall. Level Two

is for players that are currently Mites or have participated in a Mite program. Hockey 101 will focus on proper hockey stance, puck control, crossovers, shooting and game positioning. Specialized Learn to Skate classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and fi gure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information (as well as registration forms) on both Hockey 101 and Learn to Skate. Th e Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be hosting its annual Summer Recreational Figure Skating Clinic July 14th-17th from 11:30am-3pm. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more details and registration forms. Th e Graf Rink will be hosting several hockey clinics this summer. All hockey brochures are available in the rink lobby. Visit our website for daily Public Skating and Stick Time schedules. Th e Graf Rink also hosts birthday parties during the summer! Please contact the front offi ce at 978-462-8112 to reserve a date!

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Auditions for Th e 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (music & lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman) will be held Sunday, April 13th, 3:00PM-5:00PM at Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport, MA. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held Monday, April 14th at 7PM. Performance Dates: June 19-22 & 26-29, 2014. Audition requirements: 4 women and 5 men are needed; this is an adult production, so only those 18 and older are eligible to audition. Please prepare 16 bars of a song to sing. Th ere will be an accompanist, but you may sing a cappella if you prefer. Th e song should show off your range as well as your acting ability. You will be asked to read from the script. Please bring your resume and head shot. Additional details can be found at: www.fi rehouse.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Committee on an Open Waterfront (COW), whose goal is to preserve the open waterfront in Newburyport, improve and expand the park, and reduce and beautify the parking areas, is happy to announce that Not Your Average Joe's will be donating 15% of your food checks every Tuesday in March to COW. All you have to do is to eat there, at any time of the day, but fi rst tell the hostess or your server that you want the donation to be made. COW has a generous supporter who will double that 15% on your check! Take-out qualifi es. COW is delighted to have the support of Joe's.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Dreaming About Backyard Chickens? JoAnn Whitley of Salisbury will be the speaker for the April meeting of the Greater Newburyport Edible Garden Group. Th e program begins at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8th at the Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport. JoAnn and her husband Ray got their fi rst three chicks last May after getting a special permit from the Town of Salisbury. Th ey now have a fl ock of 9 and raise them for both meat and eggs. She will be speaking on what they have learned about raising backyard chickens. JoAnn will share stories and lessons learned about coop building, equipment and supplies needed, keeping chickens safe, chicken doctors and more. JoAnn has created a Facebook Page called Th e Chicken Keeper and is interested in connecting with others in the area who have, or are thinking about, raising chickens. Th e Edible Garden Group was formed by community members who are interested in getting together to learn and share


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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. Held on the following day: Sunday, March 30th @1:00 pm

SPECIAL SUNDAY WINTER EXHIBIT

Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich opened its Special Sundays winter exhibit, “Focusing on the Child.” Th e exhibit will be open now to April 27 (except Easter on April 20) from 2-4 pm. Th is exhibit explores the lives of children in Ipswich through a variety of paintings, photographs, and objects. Family-friendly activities will complement the exhibit each Sunday and regular fi rst fl oor Museum rooms will be open for viewing. Call 978-356-2811 for information or visit www.ipswichmuseum.org. Free for Museum members and children, $7/non-members and $5/seniors.

ANSEL ADAMS AS AN ENVIRONMENTALIST

Join Lance Hidy at the Newburyport Public Library on March 30 at 2:00 pm for a slide presentation of photographer Ansel Adams and his long career starting at age 12 in Yosemite with a box camera. Find out about his work with the Sierra Club, Th e National Park Service, and his work in the environmental movement of the 1960s. Lance Hidy knew Ansel Adams personally and has designed several books featuring his photography. All are welcome to this free event.

MONDAY, MARCH 31st

AMESBURY GENEALOGY CLUBAmesbury Genealogy Club will

meet on Monday, March 31 at 5:30 in the Amesbury Room of the Amesbury Public Library. Guest speaker is Martha Clark from the Massachusetts State Archives. For more information please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected]. For

more information about this program and other local history programs please go to our website at www.amesburylibrary.org

ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction

is off ered Monday nights at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Th e practice sessions meet in the lower meetinghouse from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For fi rst time participants, the 6pm orientation session is recommended. Th e instructor is Joyce Haydock, a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen for almost 25 years and a Dharma teacher for over 15 years. Zen is a way of living, a way to perceive one's life with a clear mind and to better understand your true Self. Over time, with support, one works to attain a clear compassionate mind which, moment to moment, is able to help all beings. For more information, contact Joyce Haydock at 978-363-5457.

TO THE ICE: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS TO ANTARCTICA

Well-known local photographer Mim Frost will conduct a slide presentation on Antarctica at the Ipswich Pubic Library on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Collins Meeting Room. Ms. Frost has journeyed twice to the Antarctica, visiting areas made famous by Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition one hundred years ago. A small exhibit of artifacts from Ms. Frost’s Antarctic trips is on display at the Ipswich Public Library. Th is free program is part of Ipswich Reads… One Book! 2014 marks the 10th year of this community-wide reading program sponsored by the Ipswich Public Library. For more information about related programs see the library’s Readers webpage at www.ipswichlibrary.org. Copies of Alfred Lansing’s stirring account of the Shackleton expedition, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, are available for borrowing at the Ipswich Public Library.

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BECOME AN EDUCATION VOLUNTEER AT JOPPA FLATS: SALT MARSH ECOLOGY

Learn to assist children’s educator Lisa Hutchings in coastal ecology and birding programs in the fi eld and at schools. No experience necessary. Full reimbursement with post-training commitment of two half-days per month. Tuesday, April 1, 9:30 am-1:30 pm Coming up: April 8, Tide Pools of Sandy Point; April 15, Bird Banding & the Beach. 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.

GARDENING IS MURDER"Gardening is Murder" with Neal

Sanders presented by the Great Marsh Garden Club, April 1, 2014. Get ready for gardening as Neal Sanders starts us off with a humorous horticulture talk, "Gardening is Murder." Th e unique focus of this program is on gardening from a husband's perspective, so this is something that both men and women will really enjoy. Please join us for this fun and informative talk on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Rowley. Th e event is free and open to the public.

NEW ENGLAND STORIES: ONE REPORTER, SIX STATES, UNCOMMON STORIES

Spend the evening with "Chronicle" reporter and author Ted Reinstein on April 1st a 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. Ted will share a collection of his favorite stories drawn from over 15 years of reporting from every corner of New England. His book will be available for sale and signing. All are welcome to this free event.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Dates: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16,23, and 30, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $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.

AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: STAY WITH THE GROUP!

Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a diff erent theme each week. Come for one or sign up for the series. Last in the series: Family Matters (4/9) on Wednesday, April 2, 3:45-5:15 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $15. 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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With spring upon us, now is a great time to make play and outside activity part of your family's regular routine. Here are some ideas:

* Remember, every little bit helps

Active play is an important part of keeping families happy and healthy. In fact, childhood obesity increases 29 percent in neighborhoods without a park or playground, according to KaBOOM!, a national non-profit dedicated to ensuring that all children get the balance of active play they need. Instead of driving to your local playground or park, walk or bike, to get in an extra dose of activity. Every little bit helps in keeping your kids growing up strong - physically, emotionally and

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Kids can do anything they put their minds to, and they can keep themselves busy for hours with just their imaginations. Bring that power to your

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* Pledge to be activeStaying active on a consistent basis

is key to achieving a balanced lifestyle. Let's Play, a community partnership led by Dr Pepper Snapple Group to get kids and families active, provides a host of tools, places and inspiration to make play a daily priority. Visit www.LetsPlay.com for a wealth of ideas to incorporate play into your day, and take the Let's Play Pledge to devote additional playtime each week to your family's routine.

* It's all about balancePlaytime takes a lot of energy, so

make sure your kids are armed with healthy and nutritious nibbles to replenish their growing minds and bodies. Fruits, veggies, applesauce, whole grains and snack-size cheese are great after-play snacks. Make sure kids are also staying hydrated to keep their energy levels up throughout the day.

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Baby boomers often think of 50 as the new 40. This is especially true in 2014 as the last members of the think-young generation reach the half-century mark. Yet with an unprecedented life expectancy - 78.7 years - for the youngest of the boomers, it is more important than ever to incorporate healthy habits to keep your mind beautiful during the second half of life.

The latest science indicates there are simple, but powerful steps you can still take now to help your brain remain strong, healthy and beautiful as you age. A partnership between the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA) and the life'sDHA brand, Beautiful Minds: Finding Your Lifelong Potential campaign identifies key lifestyle factors known as the "Four Dimensions of Brain Health" that can positively impact your brain health throughout life - diet and nutrition, physical health, mental health and social well-being.-

"Keeping the brain healthy is easier than many people realize. Everyday actions such as maintaining a diet including DHA omega-3 and other important nutrients like vitamin E and lutein, as well as staying active physically, mentally and socially, are all

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Revealing how well Americans today are living out these four dimensions, the 2014 America's Brain Health Index outlines state-by-state brain health rankings and uncovers areas in which where more brain health activities are needed. Here are a few tips for you to follow to help maintain a healthy brain at every age.

The nourished mind - Many important dietary nutrients help to promote brain health, but recent research indicates a potential link between three key nutrients and a reduced risk of cognitive decline. Those nutrients are DHA omega-3, vitamin E and lutein.

For years, research has demonstrated the benefits of DHA in maintaining brain health, yet most people eating a Western diet don't get enough DHA. It can be found naturally in fatty fish such as salmon and ocean trout, along with DHA-fortified foods like juice, milk, eggs, tortillas, yogurt, and algal DHA supplements.

A study recently published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that vitamin E may positively impact functional performance among participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. However, just over 90 percent of Americans don't get enough vitamin E from food. Vitamin E can be found in milk, butter, eggs, vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, wheat germ and dark leafy greens like spinach, and is also available as a supplement.-

Additionally, new research on lutein, typically known for its benefits to eye health, has found a correlation between positive cognitive function in healthy older people and a diet rich in lutein. Incorporate lutein superfoods into your diet, such as dark leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, collards and turnip greens, or egg yolks, peas and corn.

The physically active mind - Research has found associations between physical activity and improved cognitive skills.

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The mentally engaged mind - Studies have suggested brain cells, much like muscle cells, can grow bigger and stronger with cognitive challenges and stimulation. People who continue to learn new activities and develop new skills and interests are exercising their brains in ways that may help to build connections in the brain, helping to support brain function.

Two-time USA Memory Champion, Nelson Dellis, is a role model for those striving to improve memory and maintain a healthy lifestyle. "I wasn't born with an extraordinary memory, but through a daily regimen that includes aerobic exercise, nutritious foods and supplements and memory practice, I've trained my brain," Dellis says. "Now I can memorize the order of a shuffled deck of playing cards in just 63 seconds. I'm proof anyone can improve their memory with daily practice if they just try it."

The socially connected mind - Evidence supports the idea that social connectedness is vital to health, wellness and longevity. Experts theorize that having a rich social network may also help support brain health in a variety of ways, including providing us with better resources and stimulation.

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Give the sellers time to move if they want it. Your current lease may run out in 45 days but the seller doesn’t want to move until 90 days out. I know you don’t want to move twice or spend a month or two in a rental but that will be long forgotten if you get your “dream” house, right? .

Qualifi y it.Th ere are plenty of times I

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Contingencies.It is always smart to get a

home inspection, but shorten the time period to get it done from say 10 to 5 days. If you feel your loan is solid and only contingent on an inspection waive that contingency. Th is is a huge risk as you put your escrow money in the hands of the seller if you can’t get a loan so check with your bank. If you aren’t willing to do that see if you can make your approval time shorter. Sell Your Exiting Home First.

If you're a fi rst-time home buyer, you might already have the advantage over a buyer who needs to sell before buying. If you have something to sell fi rst, it is highly unlikely that a seller will gravitate to your off er over a competing one without a sale contingency.

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you personal items. Where we are competing with multiple other parties, don’t ask for the washer and dryer if the seller has already indicated that it isn’t for sale. Can’t tell you how many times I have heard a buyer say “well if I am paying x for this house than I want the washer and dryer”. My response is usually “you aren’t going to be paying anything for this house because the seller is going to be

Th ey’re baaaack… the days of multiple off ers that is!!! With inventories and interest rates at all time lows, the pent up buyer demand has made homes priced correctly very desirable. From the buyers perspective this is far from ideal scenario. However, there are ways to construct your off er to make it the most desirable, and no I am not talking about off ering twice what the seller is asking.

Here is what typically happens, you found the perfect home, and you fi gure you can get a great price because the seller is desperate for an off er. Th is is your lucky day. So, you whip out the checkbook, write up an off er and your agent submits it.

You dream about the home that night while waiting for a response. Nervous, but confi dent that you will get the home as there aren’t any other off ers according to the listing agent. Th e phone rings, my REALTOR® is on the line, “Did we get it?!” “No, sorry, they called to say they got another off er and are looking for our best and fi nal off er”.

How did that happen? You're astonished, then angry, and later, depressed. Undeterred you call your agent back and ask him or her what to do next. Here is what he or she should say:

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We can debate whether or not we are in a seller’s market but with inventory so low and a number of eager buyers out there I would say we are certainly trending that way. Often times buyers wonder if it's even worth trying to compete against other buyers. “Do I want to get in a bidding war?” is the question often asked. My answer is YES! You want the house, right? Why not make an eff ort to get it? Here are tips to make your off er outshine the rest:

What Matters? Contrary to popular belief it

isn’t always about the money. Many sellers will place a higher importance on who is buying the home or what they plan to do with the home. As strange as it sounds, someone looking to subdivide an estate that has been in the seller’s family for years may lose out to couple looking to keep the property the way it is, even if the developer’s off er is much higher. Along those lines…

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upset you asked for it and will take the next off er”.

Don't expect the seller to pay your closing costs unless you add them to the fi nal price of your off er.

Love itMost sellers have an emotional

attachment to their home and want to see it fall into the hands of an acceptable buyer. Be that acceptable buyer. Write the seller a brief letter explaining why you love the home and state why you think you should get it…nicely. Yes, it may be sentimental but sometimes it works.

Be the Best.Don't hope that this is simply

a ploy where the seller will continue to negotiate. Th is is it. Off er your highest price. Ask your REALTOR® for a comparative market analysis to determine a good price. Sometimes sellers deliberately set a price below comparable sales in an eff ort to generate multiple off ers, so paying a little extra doesn't necessarily mean you are paying over market value.Good luck and if you follow

these guidelines you can end up in your dream home in no time at all.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected]

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price211 Western Ave, Essex 7 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 9 $236,000 $311,314 $236,000 25 Field St, Amesbury 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 141 $230,000 $224,000 $269,500 49 Dublin St, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 44 $289,000 $280,000 $289,000 16 Lakeshore Dr, Georgetown 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Raised Ranch 84 $274,900 $265,000 $299,000 7 Tilton St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Garrison 69 $359,900 $345,000 $359,900 54 Prospect St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Victorian 94 $385,000 $385,000 $410,000 25 Lawrence Rd, Boxford 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 37 $449,800 $435,000 $449,900 33 Cummings Ave, Hamilton 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 32 $465,000 $453,500 $465,000 108 Georgetown Rd, Boxford 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 154 $595,000 $530,000 $595,000 141 State St, Newburyport 12 room, 7 bed, 5f 1h bath Colonial 616 $699,000 $550,000 $859,000 8 Martha St, Newburyport 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 1h bath Other 320 $799,000 $770,000 $869,900 22-26 Middle Rd, Merrimac 0 room, 0 bed, 0f 0h bath Colonial 135 $1,100,000 $960,000 $1,100,000

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What Does It Take?Brighter Smiles...

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Last year I wrote a column about a study I saw in an article from over a decade ago. It was about the poor odds people have about making changes in their life actually happen. The article was an outpouring of concern from healthcare experts and doctors, all looking for a way to change the behavior of people who love their lifestyle so much that they were willing to literally die from it.

In the Johns Hopkins study, 9 of 10 heart surgery patients chose to return to their unhealthy lifestyle, rather than make the changes needed to live longer. Very few were convinced by their doctors to make radical daily changes.

Based on my own experiences trying to move individuals to change habits that are having negative effects on their oral health, I knew it was difficult, but was shocked by the 90% statistic, especially relating to a do or die scenario. Two studies from 2013

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The first study looked at whether dental hygienists were as effective as they thought they were with oral hygiene instructions. The role of the dental hygienist is to instill the need, desire and ability for patients to achieve optimum oral health. The purpose of this study was to determine if patients correctly understood oral hygiene instructions provided by the hygienist and to see if the hygienists felt they were giving patients individualized instructions.

No big surprise, the findings showed a disconnect between what the hygienists believed they were conveying to their patients and what the patients actually hear. So, part of the problem with getting people to change starts with actually confirming that the person understands the call to action and the implications.

The second study was to determine if a simple follow-up contact with the patient would impact behavioral change. In this study, patients had a routine dental hygiene appointment and were given specific oral hygiene recommendations based on their

individual needs. Contact was then made with patients one week after their appointment.

The patients were asked if they tried the specifically recommended products they had been instructed to use, if they liked using them, and why or why not. Only 50 percent of the patients replied to the call-out from their hygienist. Of those who did respond, most said they tried the specifically recommended product, but only 33 percent of them felt they would continue to use it. The conclusion of the study was that follow-up contact alone is not an effective method to change behavior and does not increase compliance with oral health recommendations.

So, what does it take to get people to change their habits? I think it is safe to say that some will and some won’t, no matter the consequences.

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