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Sea Chanters Delight North Shore Audience

ROWLEY – This town is looking for two new cemetery commissioners after chairman Arthur Page and clerk Bill Gaynor resigned last week.

Don’t worry, to be a cemetery commissioner you won’t have to get your hands dirty.

In fact, the Board of Selectmen and Town Counsel Judy Pickett prompted the resignation of Page and Gaynor when they asserted that state law prohibits the elected commissioners from being paid to dig graves and maintain the cemetery.

Only Peter Dalzell has remained on the commission, as of last week.

In its meeting, the Board of Selectmen said it and Dalzell will appoint on April 25 two new commissioners, who will hire others to dig the graves and maintain the grounds. The terms for those appointed will extend for a year.

Letters of interest for the two positions should be addressed to the Board of Selectmen.

“I, Arthur Page, with great regret am

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IPSWICH – The Navy returned this seacoast town Monday night, appropriately on Patriot’s day, bringing the Navy Band’s Sea Chanters to perform in the Ipswich High School Auditorium.

Ipswich, which hosted the Navy Band five years ago, was selected as one of 20 cities and towns in eight northeastern states to host a

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performance during the band’s 2016 tour.

Musician First Class Sarah Blecker said Ipswich always turns out a big, enthusiastic crowd for the Navy Band performances. “There will be dancing in the aisles,” Blecker predicted for the Monday night concert. “It amazes me how phenomenal the Sea Chanters are.”

A sea shanty, chantey or chanty is a type of work song that was once commonly sung by sailors and ship work crews on board merchant sailing vessels.

The official chorus of the Navy, the Sea Chanters, performed a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic tunes, to opera, Broadway and contemporary music.

The group is comprised of 20 vocalists and three instrumentalists who play a piano, electric bass guitar and drums.

One of five performing Navy ensembles, the Sea Chanters chorus is called on to perform at high-profile national events. At home in Washington, the group sings for the President, Vice President and numerous congressional, military and foreign dignitaries.

“One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band’s primary performing units embark each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country, allowing the band to reach out to audiences in areas of the country that do not have opportunities to see the Navy’s premier musical ensembles on a regular basis,” according to the Navy’s announcement.

The family-friendly concerts are dedicated to Navy veterans and active duty personnel, plus their families. It is also an outreach program by the Navy to

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The St. Patrick’s Day themed fundraiser turned out to be very lucky indeed for The Pettengill House, Inc.! On March 18, over 200 people gathered at the beautiful Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, Massachusetts for their fifth annual fundraiser to dance, dine, bid on auction items, and show their support for a great local social service agency.

A good time was clearly had by all and it was our most successful event yet! Best of all proceeds stay local and directly benefit The Pettengill House Children and Families Services Program.

Needless to say, the success of this event was totally predicated on the support and efforts of many charitable people. The evening was generously supported by major sponsors Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Institution for Savings, Amesbury Industrial Supply, Leeward Charitable Foundation, Stone Ridge Properties, Align Credit Union, Anna Jaques Hospital and Amesbury Chevrolet, over sixty advertisers and supporters, auction donors, state and local dignitaries, guests, board of directors, advisory board members, staff and committee members. Truly a night of reflection and celebration for a great local agency that means so much to so many!

When Senator O’Connor Ives and Representative Kelcourse presented Cathy Toomey of Stone Ridge Properties with the Honorary Chairperson and Volunteer of the Year Award, she couldn’t help but use the spotlight to continue her enthusiastic plug for Pettengill! The support and response of the room was obvious from the lively raffle, one of which led to Senator Kelcourse and Rob Oulette to spontaneously donate their services to shovel winners’ walkways in shorts if it snowed that weekend. It did (and we have pictures to prove it on our Facebook page)!

On behalf of The Pettengill House staff, board of directors, advisory, and volunteers, thank you once again for your continued support of The Pettengill House, Inc. Your generosity and belief in our community partnerships is inspiring. See you next spring for our sixth annual!

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Ipswich Residents: An attack on your second amendment rights is underway. Article 27 would ban the legal discharge of firearms on private property. The state already limits the discharge of firearms unless you are further away than 500 ft from a dwelling and 150 feet from a paved road. This article would also ban hunting on private land.

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encourage individuals to join the Navy.

The origins of the Sea Chanters began in 1956, when Lt. Harold Fultz, then the band’s assistant leader, organized a group from the Navy School of Music to sing chanteys and patriotic songs for the State of the Nation dinner. An immediate success, Adm. Arleigh Burke, then chief of naval operations, transferred them to the Navy Band, named them the Sea Chanters and tasked this all-male chorus with perpetuating the songs of the sea.

In 1980, the group added women to their ranks and expanded their repertoire to include everything from Brahms to Broadway. The Sea Chanters

performed at key national events, including the 2009 inauguration day and have offered comfort during tragedies, including appearances at memorials for the astronauts of the space shuttle Columbia and the presidential wreath laying ceremony at the United Airlines flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pa.

The Sea Chanters performed the gospel hymn, Amazing Grace, for the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., after 9/11. The group participated in the funerals of former President Reagan at the National Cathedral and for former President Richard Nixon in , and in 2007 performed in the U.S. Capitol’s rotunda as former President Ford was lying

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dedication ceremonies of the World War II memorials in Bedford, Va., in Washington and for the internment of former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at Arlington National Cemetery.

The group has also appeared at the Kennedy Center Honors and with the National Symphony Orchestra for the nationally telecast “National Memorial Day Concerts” at the U.S. Capitol and has sung with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra.

The vibrant ensemble also made stops during its tour of Northeast cities in Woburn and Weymouth before returning to the Washington Naval Yard in D.C.

forced to resign as Cemetery Commissioner. Due to the fact that the job description and responsibilities have changed,” Page wrote in his letter to town officials. “Why after decades of a well-run department, the selectmen have decided to take action on the legality of the structure of the department?”

Accusing the selectmen of “political maneuvering,” Page wrote: “They say the town could be sued for the commissioners emptying trash, mowing, etc. I would think someone could sue the Selectmen for wastefully spending the taxpayers’ money.”

Each of the commissioners ran for the position because they said they enjoyed the work, wanted to do a good job for the town and supplement their income. For $20 an hour, Dalzell used his personal equipment to dig the graves. Page and Gaynor assisted in the grave digging work and maintained the historic cemetery.

“I have had many compliments from the town’s citizens on how beautiful the cemetery has been looking,” Page wrote. Several

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commissioners did a good job keeping up the cemetery.

Page, echoing the sentiment of the other commissioners, wrote, “I didn’t even mind using my own dump truck, gas and equipment without any reimbursement to help out the cemetery. Instead of a thank you, I was greatly taken back to find out that the Selectmen had decided to create a ‘cemetery task force’ in order to find a reason to break up the commissioners.”

The two former commissioners and Dalzell have said the proposed new plan to outsource the cemetery operations would “cost the taxpayers a lot more money.”

On average, 31 new graves are dug each year. The town charges $500 to dig a grave. Of that, $250 goes to the town’s general fund. The other $250 is paid into the cemetery’s revolving fund.

Currently there is about $12,000 in the cemetery’s revolving fund, which could be used to hire a firm to dig graves.

The town also budgets $20,000 a year to pay for digging graves, plus $5,000 in expenses.

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Gaynor said private firms charge $750 to dig a grave. If the town is to get its $250 per grave, the cost of digging a grave would go up to $1,000, not $500, he said.

For the commissioners to dig the graves at $20 an hour, it costs the town $80, Gaynor said.

Under state law, Page and Gaynor can be hired as labors by the new commissioners after they wait for 30 days.

If someone needs a grave dug in the interim, the selectmen suggested that Dalzell hire a private firm or ask the highway department to dig the grave.

“It would seem the selectmen would rather have the commissioners sub-out all of the work done in the cemetery which will cost the taxpayers a lot more money all the while the commissioner by law are to stand there while all the work is being done,” Page wrote. “Do you think this new idea is in the tax payers’ best interest?”

Founded in 1639, the cemetery behind town hall includes the graves of early church ministers and “nearly all of the original settlers.”

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and his clinical expertise marks the start of a comprehensive Interventional Radiology program at Anna Jaques comprised of a multi-disciplinary team including the interventional radiologist, nurse, and radiology technologist with specialized training who will provide technical assistance, support, comfort, and education.

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APRIL VACATION WEEK TREKS & TRAILS: MICROSCOPE HIKE AT AMESBURY TOWN FOREST

It’s vacation week, so let’s head for the hills and the marsh and the pond! Miss Lisa and Miss Kirsten are ready for an out-of-school adventure, and they have all the field equipment we’ll need to go on a mini-trek to explore some of our favorite habitats. At Rough Meadows, we’ll set fish traps and search for tiny snails and scud, then go on a salt marsh scavenger hunt. At the Amesbury Town Forest, we’ll use microscopes and set up mini-quadrants on the trails to examine the tiny hidden wildlife in the forest and vernal pool. At Mill Pond, we’ll bring the buckets, scoops, nets, microscopes, and guides to see what freshwater life is springing forth. All materials are

provided, so come on out and meet us for some treks and trails! Adults must accompany children. Themes are subject to change. Wed, Apr 20, 2016 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Meet at Amesbury Town Forest on Kimball Road, Amesbury. Adults free, child $8. Maximum price per family: $32. Preregistration is not required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Program, will be at the Ipswich Town Hall, Room C, 25 Green Street on Wednesday, April 20th from 9am- 5pm providing free dental screenings, cleanings, sealants and fluoride for children by appointment only. Adults can also receive screenings and cleanings for $49. For questions and to schedule an appointment call/text Ellen Gould at 508-237-5378 or email [email protected]. The Ipswich Public Health Department, in conjunction with the Ipswich Public Schools, brings this program to you to provide our community with preventative dental care. To learn more about this program please visit www.polishedteeth.com

GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR!

Held on the following days: Monday, April 18th, Wednesday, April 20th and Thursday, April 28th –all programs are held from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, NH. Participants will have an opportunity to visit areas of the refuge that are not normally open to the public. See a diversity of wildlife habitats while learning how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is managing this very special landscape for conservation. Consider bringing along binoculars and a camera. The tour is limited to 14 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. This is a vehicle-based tour, with limited stops on the refuge. This guided program is most appropriate for older teens. and adults. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Parker River NWR visitor center in Newburyport no later than 9:00 am OR in the Great Bay NWR parking lot in Newington, NH no later than 9:45 am. (Indicate location you prefer at time of registration.) Preregistration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call

from a refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753 to register for this program. Preregistration required. For directions to the refuge, click on this link: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Bay/visit/plan_your_visit.html

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Apr 20, 2016; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

MRS. THRIFT’S PORTABLE HERB GARDEN

Nothing makes home cooking taste better then fresh herbs! Betsy Williams, Mrs. Thrift’s close friend, demonstrates how to plant a portable herb garden in a 14” container. With a little water and a little feeding, a pot of herbs will thrive on a sunny porch, deck or doorstep! Not enough sun? A potted herb garden can be moved from place to place to take full advantage of available sunlight. Classic culinary herbs will be discussed, as will growing from plants or seeds, how and when to water and feed and how to harvest and use. Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. All are welcome to this free event!

THURSDAY, APRIL 21st

MONTHLY BOOK CLUBApril’s Book Selection: “Braiding

Sweetgrass: by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Thursday, April 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Discussion groups will meet on Thursday, April 21st from 6:30 – 7:30pm. Discussions are limited to 15 participants and will take place at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Pre-registration IS required for all meetings. Please call our headquarters at (978) 465-5753 to register. *Note: Those who call and leave a message after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member.

THE MUSIC OF SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

Thursday, April 21st at 6:30pm at the Ipswich Public Library, Special music engagement “Easy as Lying: The Music of Shakespeare’s Globe” This spirited musical celebration by the ensemble ‘Seven Times Salt’ features songs the Bard mentions

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Book Day: Books & Flowers From Old Book Pages on Thursday, April 21st at 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. Join Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord to celebrate World Book Day by making flowers and books from old book pages. In Catalonia, it is also St. George’s Day, where the death dates of both Shakespeare and Cervantes are honored by giving flowers and books as gifts. Space is limited and registration is required! Please call 978-465-4428 ext. 242 or stop by the Reference Desk to reserve your spot in this free program.

AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR PETER ZHEUTLIN

On Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm the Amesbury Public Library will be hosting author Peter Zheutlin who wrote “Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs, and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway.” This is the extraordinary story of one man who has driven more than one million miles to rescue thousands of dogs from hunger, abuse and neglect and give them a second chance at life and love. Journalist Peter Zheutlin traveled with rescuer Greg Mahle from Ohio to the Gulf Coast on his Rescue Road Trips to bring hard-luck dogs from the Deep South to loving forever families up north looking to adopt a pet, with the help of many selfless volunteers along the way. Peter Zheutlin is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and AARP The Magazine. He lives in Needham, Massachusetts. Books will be available to purchase after the talk. Space is limited, sign up required. Call 978-388-8148 or go to www.amesburylibrary.org to sign up. This program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

School Vacation week LIVE performance Friday, April 22 at 10:00 AM at The Meeting House (just up the hill from the Ipswich Library) Boston Shakespeare Project presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This troupe from the Boston Shakespeare Project performs the classic comedy about four young people in love, and the mischievous fairies that interfere

with their fates (adapted to be suitable for all ages). Ipswich Town Library, 25 North Main St, Ipswich 978-356-6649 www.ipswichlibrary.org.

PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR!

Held on the following days: Friday, April 22nd at 9:30am, Saturday, April 23rd at 9:30 am, Sunday, April 24th at 1:00 pm and Saturday, April 30th at 9:30 am. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at 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. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This 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 14 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: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

AUTHOR PRESENTATIONOn Friday, April 22 at 7pm,

John Smolens will present his new book Wolf ’s Mouth at Jabberwocky Bookshop, located at the Tannery, 50 Water St. Newburyport. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call (978) 465-9359, or visit www.jabberwockybookshop.com

FULL MOON AND FOLKLORE HIKE

According to The Farmer’s Almanac, April’s Full Pink Moon heralds the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. Among coastal tribes this moon was known as the Full Fish Moon, because shad swim upstream to spawn at this time of year. Other names are the Sprouting Grass Moon and the Egg Moon. Bring your own fun facts and folklore to share around the bonfire at the end of our hike! Crane Estate, Ipswich, Friday, April 22| 7:30-9:30PM. Members: $9 Nonmembers: $15; suggested ages 13 and older. www.thetrustees.org/

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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING

Our experienced leaders will take you to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, Apr 23, 2016; 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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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 in the field: Saturday, April 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m. $10 ($8/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Topsfield Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.


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This race against the clock will put your physical powers to the test! Join us as we run, roll, jump, balance, and limbo to the finish line – where cold lemonade and cookies will be waiting! The fun way to fitness! Crane Estate, Ipswich Saturday, April 23 | 1:30-3PM. Pre-registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12, but everyone is welcome! Members: Adult $FREE; Child $9. Nonmembers: Adult $FREE; Child $15. www.thetrustees.org/craneoutdooradventures Contact: Dorothy Antczak email: [email protected] phone: 978.356.4351 x 4052

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AMESBURY - An Arts - Crafts Fair & Bake Sale will take place at the Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury on Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a fundraiser to help pay off our building renovations loan. Sales to include: American Girl doll clothes, painted wood crafts, stone art, jewelry, photos and more. Crafter/Artisans can reserve a 6-foot table for $20 by contacting the church at 978-388-0930 or [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Voices of Distinction, a community chorus with members from the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire, will perform on Friday and Saturday evenings, May 6 and 7 at 8pm at the Main Street Congregational Church, UCC at 145 Main Street in Amesbury, MA. “Voices of Joy…songs that make you smile” marks the 14thyear for this “little chorus with a heart” under the musical direction of Danny Smith. The chorus has regularly performed in Kingston, NH, and has performed numerous times in Amesbury. This is the first spring concert in Amesbury. The 30 men and women of the chorus, along with musicians from the local and Boston area will delight audiences with a wide variety of choral arrangements certain to “make you smile”. Tickets are available in advance for $15 at the Church office,(978-388-0982) or at the Right Cut in Kingston, NH (603-642-8428), at the door the evenings of the performance, or on line at www.voicesofdistinction.org for $20.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Donald Jarvis has been working at the First Parish Burying Ground of Newbury cleaning it out and uncovering many graves that have been buried. He will discuss the history of the burying ground and goals of what the future holds for this sacred place at the Amesbury Public Library on Monday, May 16 at 5:30. Many of the first settlers of Amesbury are connected to this cemetery. Located on High Rd in Newbury, Massachusetts. The First Parish Cemetery is home to several First Settler’s as well as several veterans that have served in wars including American Revolution War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. He will also talk about the data that is being collected at the burying ground. Registration is required. Please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected]. To register go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Carriagetown Car Show will be held in Downtown Amesbury, MA, on Sunday June 26th from 9AM to 2PM. All of Downtown will be transformed into “A blast from the past” with Hotrods, Classic Cars, Customs, Vintage Motorcycles and more from 1989 and earlier. The Legends WNBP Radio will be broadcasting live, we’ll have a huge 50/50 raffle and more! Show vehicles enter via Elm Street to Market Square. Voluntary donations at gate benefit the Amesbury Carriage Museum. Join us for this great event in a spectacular setting. Rain Date is Sunday, July 3rd.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Introduction to Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library. Richard Doyle will present a basic genealogy program for people just starting to do their research. We will show you how to use Ancestry.com for your searches. You are encouraged to bring your laptop or Ipad to the program. We will meet for 4 weeks on June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1:00-3:00. When you register for one class you are registered for all 4. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information or to register please contact Margie at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] Visit our website at www.amesburylibrary.org. This program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Library

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------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Electronic Recycling Fundraiser - Groveland Pack 113 and Troop 87, Saturday May 7, 2016. 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. Perry Park (intersection of King St. & Main St.) Help keep our environment clean by recycling your electronics, while supporting the Scouts. Bring down Computer Monitors, TV’s, VCR/DVD, etc. and we will recycle them for a small fee. For more info. contact: [email protected] For price list: www.grovelandpack113.com

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Mystery & A Cuppa Coffee Group reads mystery & crime fiction. They meet the 1st Wednesday Morning of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 at Town Hall. May Book: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz *Coming up June 1st: Special Guest author visit - Satin Russell, Secret Hunger (June’s book) Nichols Village Book Club meets at Nichols Village the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:15 in their arts & crafts room. May’s book: A Rather Lovely Inheritance by C.A. Belmond Langley-Adams Evening Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the meeting room from 6:45-7:45p.m. The May book is Mercy by Jodi Picoult. The Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St, Groveland. Please register for all events at www.Langleyadamslib.org

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------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON, NH - The Hampton Arts Network, a non-profit art organization focusing on community art education, is pleased to announce it will be offering a free Summer Arts Enrichment program. It will take place Aug 8-12 for students in grades 6, 7, 8 within SAU 21 & SAU 90. It will be held at the St James Lodge in Hampton. Last summer HAN was able to launch this program through successful fundraising efforts by its members. The purpose of Summer Arts Enrichment program is to encourage self-expression, self-esteem, and help develop creativity & problem solving skills. It was a rewarding experience for the students to be engaged with the arts and make new friends. Each day a different art medium will be taught by a HAN teacher. Students need to commit to attending all five days. Students will be selected based on their creative & persuasive essay about why they should be selected for the program. No demonstrated artistic talent is required. Deadline for applying is May 13. If not already in hand from the school, applications may be obtained by emailing [email protected]. Besides this summer program, HAN also helps organize the “Youth Impression” art show at the Provident Bank in Hampton in every March. Additionally, members share their artwork in the monthly Town Hall display and at a display of “Art in Bloom”, held on June 8th at the Partridge House in Hampton. For more information or to become a member please go to their website at www.hamptonartsnetwork.org.

------------------------------------------------------------HAVERHILL - Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00, solve the Great Art Heist Mystery at the 32nd Annual Lend-A-Hand Auction. Join Detectives Columbo, Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Miss Scarlet, and more at DiBurro’s Function Facility at 887 Boston Road, Haverhill, MA 01835. Your auctioneers are the multi-talented John Budzyna and auction wizard Frank Bertolino! Admission is $50. An expert detective who solves the case of the missing artwork will receive the exciting mystery box of rewards! Another mystery box will be raffled for Mothers, Lovers, and Others in honor of Mother’s Day! We are offering the chance to pre-bid on some of our auction items through Bidding for Good prior to the in-person live and silent auctions!! The online portion of the auction will be held from Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 1, 2016 at www.biddingforgood.com/OpportunityWorks. High bids from many of the online auction items will be transferred to the live and silent auctions on May 7. You may view the item details on the site in April. For more details, please visit our website www.opportunityworks.org or go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OpportunityWorks.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Water customers of the Town of Ipswich please note, the Ipswich Water Department will undertake its annual hydrant flushing program beginning Monday April 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM. Customers can expect to have dirty water during this program and are advised to check the condition of their water before doing laundry or other operations which dirty water would disrupt. The downtown area will be undertaken from 12:00 AM until 4:00 AM on Monday April 25, 2016. All other areas of town will be completed from April 26th to May 13th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. If you have questions please contact the Utilities Office at 978-356-6635.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Ipswich Public Library continues its annual “Ipswich reads…One Book!” series of events this month, with a month-long celebration of Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death. The featured reading selection this year is Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mendel. Several book discussion groups will take place, both at the library and other community locations. Copies are available to borrow at the library in a variety of formats. In addition to the book discussions, we are featuring several special events and programs. The complete schedule can be found on the library website at www.ipswichlibrary.org.

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC, MA – Purple Sage Pottery, a community of potters, will hold its annual spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, April 30th from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, May 1st, from noon to 5 pm at 3 Mechanic St., Merrimac, MA. There will be an abundance of decorative and functional pottery and sculpture for sale made by twelve local clay artists.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY – The Friends of the Newbury Town Library is hosting their First Annual Paint Nite Fundraiser on Thursday, May 12th, at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport (7-9pm). They are a 100% run volunteer organization primarily focused on raising money to support existing and offer new programs & services at Newbury Town Library and to enrich the community. At Paint Nite, a master artist will give us step-by-step instructions to create a work of beach themed art – while we socialize and sip cocktails. The cost is $45.00 per ticket and Paint Nite will donate $15.00 of each ticket sale to the Friends. Help us put the “fun” in fundraising – Only 35 spots are left so RSVP and register now at http://paintnite.com/pages/events/view/boston/1064375

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TOWN OF ROWLEYZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Case #16.03

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. to act on an appli-cation received March 23rd, 2016 from Roger LeBlanc. Applicant is requesting a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct a single family structure under section 5.4 of the Rowley Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 9 Walnut Drive, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 17, Block, Lot 39. At the public hear-ing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or de-nial of this petition.

Donald W. Thurston – Chairman


Case #16.04

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. to act on an application received April 5th, 2016 from JM Dunn, LLC. Applicant is request-ing a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals for a change in use; raze the two existing residential dwell-ings and build a contractors build-ing with contractors yard under section 4.11.2.1 & 4.11.3.2 of the Rowley Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 968 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Municipal Water Supply Pro-tection District (MWSPD) & Busi-ness/Light Industrial district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 4, Block, Lot 18. At the public hearing, mem-bers of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or denial of this petition.



Case #16.03

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. to act on an appli-cation received March 23rd, 2016 from Roger LeBlanc. Applicant is requesting a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals to reconstruct a single family structure under section 5.4 of the Rowley Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 9 Walnut Drive, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 17, Block, Lot 39. At the public hear-ing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or de-nial of this petition.



Case #16.04

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. to act on an application received April 5th, 2016 from JM Dunn, LLC. Applicant is request-ing a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals for a change in use; raze the two existing residential dwell-ings and build a contractors build-ing with contractors yard under section 4.11.2.1 & 4.11.3.2 of the Rowley Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 968 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Municipal Water Supply Pro-tection District (MWSPD) & Busi-ness/Light Industrial district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 4, Block, Lot 18. At the public hearing, mem-bers of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or denial of this petition.


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and older. Spring is the season when frogs, toads, and salamanders return to the wetlands to lay their eggs. We’ll search the sanctuary’s wetlands and woodlands for amphibian, and visit a vernal pool to look for masses of wood frog and spotted salamander eggs. FEE: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online atmassaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24th

MAIN STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, AMESBURY

Please join us at Main Street Congregational Church at 10 a.m. for worship at 145 Main Street (beside the Library) in down town Amesbury. Sunday School and Day care services are provided. We are a United Church of Christ community of hope seeking to make peace, love and justice real - in our community, across the globe and in own homes. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome.

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MONDAY, APRIL 25th

AMESBURY GENEALOGY CLUB The Amesbury Genealogy Club

meets the last Monday of the month at 5:30. We have some guest speakers

coming for April, May and June. James Cunningham will be talking about silver mining in Newbury with mention of Amesbury mines on April 25. Wendy Renda will be presenting on the Daughters of the American Revolution on May 23, and Kelly Turner of the Massachusetts State Archives will discuss preserving your scrapbooks and photographs on June 27. For more information, please contact Margie Walker, Local History Librarian at [email protected] or 978-388-8148. Please register at www.amesburylibrary.org

RESILIENCE FORUM The Newburyport Resilience

Committee and Storm Surge: The Merrimack Valley Coastal Adaptation Workgroup are offering Water on the Waterfront at City Hall Auditorium, 7-8:30 p.m., on Monday, April 25. The event will feature authors of resiliency plans that Gloucester and Portsmouth, NH have already completed. Their presentations will be followed by a discussion and questions from the moderator and the audience. The committee, which was formed last year, has raised 27 questions for the presenters to address. Last November, Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday appointed a Community Resilience Committee, charged with coordinating and planning activities aimed at increasing resilience in the face of sea level rise, storm surge and flooding in the City of Newburyport.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to

explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Apr 27, 2016; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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THE NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP PRESENTATION

Due to snow, The Nantucket Lightship Presentation was rescheduled for April 27th! The Nantucket Lightship was the largest & most famous floating lightship! Artifacts from the museum are currently on display in the library. Please drop by & take a look! The program on the 27th is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the meeting room. The Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St, Groveland. Please register for all events at www.Langleyadamslib.org

BOOK CLUBThe Amesbury Library has two

ongoing book clubs that meet once a month. The secong one for April is the Reading Glasses book club for 20 and 30something adults will next meet at Port Tavern in Newburyport on April 27 at 7:30 to discuss “Sometimes the Wolf” by Urban Waite. No sign up is required for book club and books are available for check out at the library. For more information call 978-388-8148 or go to www.amesburylibrary.org.

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Held at the Newburyport High School on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Join one of the area’s most knowledgeable numismatists, Rick Bagg, as he leads you in a presentation about coins. Learn the various aspects of coin collecting that are important determinants of value. Important as well are that “coins are fun” to collect and satisfying collections can be formed and enjoyed with relatively few coins for very little money. Rick is able to answer any questions about buying and selling coins and assembling and appraising coin collections. Investing in coins is also discussed. At the auction firm where he spent his career, Rick handled several hundred million dollars in coins for thousands of clients. He brings a great deal of experience to the class. Attendees are encouraged to bring some old coins in for discussion. There are no prerequisites. The cost is only $25. See www.richardbagg.com Call 978-255-1127 for more information.

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Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Join one of the area’s most knowledgeable numismatists, Rick Bagg, as he leads you in a presentation about coins. Learn the various aspects of coin collecting that are important determinants of value. Important as well are that “coins are fun” to collect and satisfying collections can be formed and enjoyed with relatively few coins for very little money. Rick is able to answer any questions about buying and selling coins and assembling and appraising coin collections. Investing in coins is also discussed. At the auction firm where he spent his career, Rick handled several hundred million dollars in coins for thousands of clients. He brings a great deal of experience to the class. Attendees are encouraged to bring some old coins in for discussion. There are no prerequisites. The cost is only $25. See www.richardbagg.com Call 978-255-1127 for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - What is Book Design, Anyway? Wednesday, May 4, 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library. Want to find out all about book design? Are you perhaps thinking of designing your own book? Come and learn what it’s all about and how you can do it on your own - with no design experience - from book design expert and coauthor Glenna Collett. Her new book, Book Design Made Simple, gives authors, small presses, graphic designers - and YOU! - the power to design books using Adobe InDesign. Learn whether DIY book design is right for you and, if so, how to get started. Glenna Collett has over 40 years of experience designing books for publishers big and small. She teaches self-publishing workshops in the Boston area and joined forces with coauthor Fiona Raven to write this book, which has been called “the bible of book design.” Books will be available for purchase for those interested. All are welcome to this free event!

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Ever wonder how kids grow up to be productive members of society in today’s crazy world? Or what you can do to help? Hear from Jim Keenan, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Merrimack Valley, about how the club inspires and enables young people, especially those who most need support, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Bring your questions to the Local Poverty Matters Discussion on Wednesday, May 4th, from 7-8 pm in the basement classroom of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street Newburyport. Bring a friend who also cares about the kids growing up in our community. The Local Poverty Matters Discussion Group is held on first Wednesday of the month from October through May. These monthly sessions are sponsored by Pennies for Poverty and by the Social Action Committee of the First Religious Society. They are free and open to the public.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist of Newburyport is holding a raffle with a grand prize of “Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World.” The winner of this raffle — drawn the night of Saturday, May 14 — wins dinner at the restaurant of their choice anywhere (yes, anywhere!) in the world. The prize includes airfare to any major international airport, dinner for two (excluding alcoholic beverages), and hotel accommodations for two nights. Total package value is not to exceed $5,000. Tickets are $20 apiece and only 2,500 were printed. Tickets are available in the church office, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 978-465-0602, [email protected]. Church members are also selling raffle tickets. Terms and conditions apply: www.frsuu.org/raffle Last year’s winner just returned from her trip to Italy where she had dinner at Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - On May 21st from 1-5 p.m. Come take a wonderful walking tour throughout downtown Newburyport and stop in at 30 + stores and cafes to sample tasty chocolate treats. Everyone is welcome and we promise a fun, spirited day. Tickets are just $15. Just 400 tickets are sold so don’t let this slip by….a great Mother’s Day gift too! The Tour is organized by the Central Congregational Church of Newburyport and 100% of the proceeds will go to three local community programs: The Greater Newbury Elder Pet Fund; Prescription Refill Programs for seniors through 4 local Councils on Aging; The Coastal Trail Coalition - Advance tickets may be purchased at these Newburyport locations: Brass Lyon, Newburyport Olive Oil Co., B.C. Essentials and at Fresh Hair Studio (traffic circle). Tickets will also be available on the day of the event outside the Unitarian Universalist Church located on Pleasant Street or in Market Square (center of town). Many thanks to the Institution For Savings and Parry and Parry Corporation for their sponsorships. To volunteer or for further information, please call Diane at 978 465-1285 also www.facebook.com/newburyportchocolatetour

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Roots Music presents Cheryl Wheeler in concert at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/ $35 day of show/$10 children 18 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.bellevilleroots.org.

------------------------------------------------------------REGIONAL - The Buttonwoods Museum is looking for volunteer tour guides to conduct tours and staff the Visitor Center for the upcoming tourist season. From a historic site overlooking the Merrimack River, the Museum tells the story of life in the Merrimack Valley from Native American Indian settlements through today. The Museum includes three historic structures – the Duncan House, the John Ward House and Daniel Hunkins Shoe Shop. The museum is open to the public for tours from May 1 through October 31. We are looking for volunteers to commit to 2-3 hours per week on weekdays, Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. We also have weekend hours available Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12-4p. For more information, please contact Jan Williams at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Book Club is currently reading The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. In wealthy and religious 17th century Amsterdam, Nella, the new young wife of a wealthy merchant, hires a miniaturist to recreate her new home. But as his work begins to mirror the real-life counterparts, secrets are being revealed, dangers await, and the future becomes uncertain for all of them. We have copies available at the library, so pick one up today, then join us for a discussion on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. Watch for the announcement of June’s title, a classic. The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street and is fully accessible. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Conference with Brendan McCauley; Explore the Spirit Realm with Brendan McCauley; Brendan is the husband of Angela and father of their fourteen children. Brendan is a storyteller, writer, prophet, poet, musician, community worker and equipper of the saints especially in the areas of dreams and visions and gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit. Brendan has traveled to over sixty nations. Bring your family and your friends

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------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The 4th Annual Salisbury Art Stroll will be Saturday, May 14 2016 from 10am - 4pm. The stroll will take place on the Old Eastern Marsh Rail Trail. This newly constructed paved trail parallels Route 1 (Bridge Rd.) in Salisbury. Artists and fine crafters will be set up along the trail, displaying and selling their works. There will be food, live music, free kids art classes, face painting, and much more. They are offering all non-profit organizations a free table. Set-up, recruit new members, look for volunteers and interns to assist the Chamber to grow. The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce would like to be involved and participate in this event. If you are

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The consensus among buyers, sellers, Realtors®, mortgage agents and anyone else who is in real estate is that it is nuts out there. There is a huge lack of inventory and lots of qualified and eager buyers. Homes are selling very, very quickly. Here is a quote from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors; “(MAR) reported today that homebuyers are not slowing down after a particularly active winter, with pending home sales rising over 50 percent from March of last year. Realtors® confidence in the market went up again, as it has every month for the past year. This month’s “Hot Topic” question finds that the majority of Realtors® are seeing busier-than-normal open houses, with 16 percent reporting this is the busiest first quarter they’ve seen.” 50%!!! Think about that for second. Simply an amazing increase for one year. As a seller you are dealing with multiple offers (assuming it is marketed and priced correctly) but as a buyer you are faced with sometimes overwhelming competition. Here are some things you can do as a buyer to get you that house you love.

Don’t buy a house you don’t love: This may sound obvious but if you have been visiting home after home and making offer after offer on homes that you really want, you may decide to settle for a home they don’t like. Don’t. The home you are buying should work for you and be one you see yourself happy in.

Get ready before you start shopping: Get your preapproval in place. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from buyers the following: “oh I have a friend who is a mortgage agent; he/she can get me a preapproval letter anytime. Not a problem.” It’s not a problem until your friend isn’t around to give you this preapproval when you want to submit your offer. A seller isn’t going to wait for your friend to run a credit check or verify your income before sending out a preapproval letter.

Find a REALTOR®: If you don’t know a REALTOR®, ask friends, family or co-workers for referrals. It is important that you find a full time agent who preferably lives in the area you are looking in. This REALTOR® should have a proven track record of success as well. It does you no good in this market to work with someone who can

only look for homes on weekends or has to travel long distances to show you a home.

Fly by: Use the web sites that are available to you. Most of the sites out there allow you to virtually stand on the street or view the home from the sky. Before you drive by or schedule an appointment, take a look from these vantage points. You may find that the house you love and feel is underpriced may be that way because it is next to an active landfill.

Drive by: Drive though the areas you are looking in. Not just during the day but at night and on weekends. Get a feel for the town if you aren’t familiar with the area. It also wouldn’t hurt to drive to and from work during commuting hours to get an idea of what a typical day might be like. On paper the ride from downtown Ipswich to downtown Salem looks like 10-12 miles. Easy right? Not always if you know what traffic can be like around here.

Nothing Is perfect: While your offer is contingent on a home inspection, every house, new, old or in between, has issues. In this market many sellers won’t fix anything as there are backup buyers just waiting for your deal to fall apart.

Sweeten the pot: If you can pay in cash, great! Most buyers can’t though so try to find ways to make your offer more attractive to a seller. Find out when the seller would like to close and work with that date. Consider whether you can waive any of your contingencies (financing or home inspection). Lastly, see if the seller needs time to move and if so maybe you can purchase the home and rent back to them for a period of time at a less than market priced rent.

Wants vs. Needs: In a competitive market, many buyers may have to compromise on what they want. You may not look at homes with less than 4 bedrooms as you need that with the 3 kids. However, although you want a 2 car garage you may decide to move forward on the house you just saw as it has that 4th bedroom and fits all your other needs.

Be ready: Don’t assume that the house you see online will be there by the weekend. If you are truly serious about buying, have your preapproval in hand, checkbook ready and leave work early.

Just like the Building 19 stores,

the days getting fantastic discounts in this case in the real estate market are long gone. That doesn’t mean you can’t get a good deal on a house you want. Follow the advice of your experienced, local REALTOR® and you will come out on top in your new home.

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]

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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 heard. 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 of disregarding the recommendations..

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Last week this column presented information on dental decay and cavity prevention. Much of this has to do with changing behavior. As I have written numerous times before, changing behavior is at the core of how we make improvements in any aspect of our lives.

In a recent article I read, this concept of changing our behavior was discussed. It was about the poor odds people have 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 one of the studies discussed, 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

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Specifically the study focused on Android diabetes apps and looked at whether there was indication that private information was being disclosed to third parties. (Android has the biggest market share of phone operating systems.) Researchers found over 270 diabetes apps and chose 75 of them to monitor for transmission analysis.

Within six months, 60 of those apps were no longer available. Of the group remaining, 81 percent didn’t even have a privacy policy. Of the ones that had privacy policies, only four would even ask if information could be shared.

Of the 75 chosen for transmission analysis, there was a wide variety of information sent off to third parties: 86 percent placed tracker cookies in the app, and most of

them shared information whether they had a privacy policy or not.

Of the apps that actually had privacy policies, only 12 asked for the user’s permission before sending off their data to others. Ten shared the information with business partners, and 16 used the information for ads.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act bars medical staff from disclosing your private information to others, but it doesn’t cover phone apps.

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There’s so much we can do with the new smartphones. But just because we can doesn’t mean we should.

A study from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law revealed that a great many mobile health apps were sharing private medical information with third parties without the user being aware.

Granted, for those of us with health conditions to monitor, a phone app can be handy to keep us on track. Sometimes our physicians recommend it. Some apps are even approved as prescriptions



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