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TRITON – You have a rare opportunity to vote on the burning question of which Triton Regional High School activity is the most popular.

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REGIONAL – In a Merrimac Street apartment building in Newburyport, the landlord had to step in recently and stop one tenant from bullying another.

On the third fl oor of the building a woman and two men live in the three apartments. Th ey share a common area, where Marilyn Reardon, the landlord, observed the woman bullying one of the men, a person of Indian descent.

She constantly criticized him for leaving his Bible on the table in the common area, and she blamed him for a hair in the sink.

Th e woman did not like him and was constantly berating him, apparently trying to get him to move from the residential building, Readon said.

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ROWLEY - Rowley's 11th annual "Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cook-Off was again a winning fundraiser. Th anks to our generous sponsors, First Ipswich Bank (Rowley Branch), Institution for Savings (Rowley Branch) Rowley Liquors and Mercury Brewing Company and the many people who contributed their time, energy and talent to make the 11th Annual Chili Cook-off a big success. Th e cook-off , which was held on Saturday March 9th at Th e Governor's Academy in Byfi eld, raised more than $2,400, after expenses, to benefi t the Rowley Public Library.

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On behalf of the Friends of the Rowley Public Library, I wish to extend a sincere thank you to our generous sponsors and to the many people who contributed their time, energy and talent to make the 11th Annual Chili Cook-off a big success. Th e cook-off , which was held on March 9th at Governor's Academy in Byfi eld, raised more than $2,400, after expenses, to benefi t the Rowley Public Library.

Volunteers contributed in every aspect, including planning and organizing, publicity, ticket sales, decorating, baking, vegetable platter donations, judging, entertaining, cashiering, score keeping, and of course, cooking and serving chili. In a move toward “staying green,” most of the trash generated was either recycled or composted thanks largely to the donation from First Ipswich Bank. Special thanks go Institutions for Savings for providing bottled water and sponsoring the event's two live bands; the amazing Th ree Amigos Trio and the Crazy Young Buff aloes. Again our gratitude to Rowley Liquors for providing and serving wine and to Mercury Brewing, our beer and soda sponsor. Th anks are due as well to American BBQ for baking delicious cornbread for the hungry crowd, Shaw's Supermarket for their $25 donation and our door prize contributors; Bradford Tavern, Bark Plaza, Country Motors. As always, we are grateful for Tim Young who is a master at the role of Master of Ceremonies.

Many thanks also to the committee members who organized the dozens of volunteers to make the event run smoothly: Janet Peabody, Jeanne Masher, Pam Jacobson and Karen Herrick. We are grateful to our esteemed judges as well: Past Friends' President Jeanne Masher, Library Trustee John McCallum, Director Rowley Council on Aging MaryEllen Mighill, Members of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, Larry Arena and Kevin Brooks. We also appreciate State Senator Bruce Tarr who made a special appearance to award prizes to the wining contestants. For a complete list of volunteers, contestants and sponsors visit http://www.rowleylibrary.org/2013-winners&volunteers.pdf.

Most of all, thanks to the Governor's Academy for providing the venue, and to all of the enthusiastic chili cooks and chili lovers who came out to support the library. See you next year!

Sincerely,

Nancy Judge, PresidentFriends of the Rowley Public Library

Th e competition was tough this year and our contestants had been perfecting their secret chili recipes since the last cook-off . Th e Judges, Past Friends' President Jeanne Masher, Library Trustee John McCallum, Director Rowley Council on Aging MaryEllen Mighill, Members of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, Larry Arena and Kevin Brooks, had their work cut out for them. Th e following are the winners of each of the three chili categories:

In the Red Chili Category 1st place went to "Mean" Dean Harvey and his Shaelin and Tino's Armpit Stew. Th ere was an unbreakable tie so both Th e Popes of Chili Town (Dennis Harrell, Cormac O'Neill and Brian

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Harrington) and Bienville Catering (Kip Dixon and Gus Johnson) were awarded second place.

In the Green Chili Category, 1st the fi rst place award went to Brenda Taylor and her Green and Bean chili with 2nd place going to Jason Miller.

In the Vegetarian Chili Category, Marc Maravalli of Th e Town Common cooked up his Rajma Infusion Chili to take 1st place chili with Max Abramson's recipe took the 2nd place prize.

Th e highly competitive People’s Choice award was won handily by Th e Institution for Saving's Joshua Tuff and his IFS Chili.

Th e tradition will go on and we look forward to more hot competition next year.

Mayor Th atcher Kezer announced today that an Open Space and Recreational Survey is now available to Amesbury residents to express their opinions concerning conservation, recreational, and growth issues. Th e City of Amesbury, through the Offi ce of Community & Economic Development, has been working to update its Open Space and Recreational Plan in an eff ort to qualify the City to receive state funding for open space acquisitions and recreational facility development.

Th e survey can be found on the City’s website, www.amesburyma.gov, under the “News” section by clicking on the “Amesbury Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey” link.

Th e survey asks residents to take a few minutes to complete questions on topics consisting of open space preservation, public recreational facilities needs, and potential future recreational initiatives. Th e Offi ce of Community & Economic

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Th e survey has been developed which is now available to Amesbury residents on the City’s website and can be completed on line until Monday, April 7, 2013. Paper copies of the survey are also available at the Library, Clerk’s Offi ce, and the Nicholas Costello Transportation Center for those preferring to fi le their responses in that manner. Survey results will be compiled by staff from the Offi ce of Community & Economic Development and will be presented at a public hearing for the Open Space and Recreational Plan scheduled for April 24, 2013 at 6:00pm in the City Hall Auditorium. Th e results will also be posted on the City’s website.

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Vote for Your Favorite Viking Activitythevikingprojectvote.tk and watch the well-done, student-made video promoting the project. Th e web site was also developed by a Triton student.

As of last week, football leads the voting with 106 votes. Track is second with 67. Th eater is 55. Soccer has 40 votes. And the school newspaper has 28.

More than 400 votes have been tallied so far.

Th e proposed 200,000 square-foot stadium and fi eld renovations are being funded entirely by private donations. No government funds are being used.

Th e stadium, which will be named for the Institutions for Savings Bank, got off to a strong start with the bank's pledge of $525,000. Another 30 individuals and companies have made donations, but the goal of reaching $2.5 million is still well off .

Th e Triton Education Foundation has taken the lead in raising the funds for the stadium.

Assistant Superintendent Brian Forget in response to a question from the Town Common Newspaper wrote that fundraising is progressing. “Work on connecting with large donors continues and has seen some progress, but much of the day to day energy by Team Triton has been around community fundraising events.”

In addition to the Viking Project, upcoming fundraising events include a Casino Night on May 10, the Spring Carnival on June 1, the Byfi eld Days 5K Road Race on June 9, plus an art auction and a car raffl e.

“Today Triton is at a crossroad. Revitalizing and upgrading the current athletic playing fi eld and track is crucial to the development and safety of our student athletes, band, color guard, and cheerleaders,” says the TEF web site.

Th e existing Triton stadium was built in the late 1960s. Th e playing fi eld, track and bleachers were all laid out and built more than over 50 years ago. Th e age and impact of weather on the facilities have taken their toll.

Too often because of the deteriorating facilities, Triton has to give up home-fi eld advantage by scheduling meets and games at other schools.

Th e turf fi eld is not only dangerous but requires considerable expenditures to keep it in playable condition. A drenching rain can render the fi eld unplayable for days. Th e stadium fi eld is used strictly for games, not for practices as the wear and tear is too great. A single home football game can leave a mud-fi lled fi eld of rubble. Th e natural turf will be replaced with synthetic turf to allow for extended play and practice.

Th e track is a latex-based surface, installed in 2000 as a temporary solution. Today across the entire track, the surface has completely peeled and worn away down to the bare asphalt. Th is along with fencing that is too close to the lanes create an unsafe environment for athletes.

In the new stadium, the track will have eight lanes in the straight away and chutes and six lanes on the oval which increases effi ciency of sprint/hurdle heats. Th e new track surface will be polyurethane for all running lanes and the half circles behind end zones used for the high jump, long jump and pole vault events.

Th e bleachers, which do not meet current design, construction or accessibility codes, would be replaced with 1,500 state-of-the-art seats with rear access to keep spectators off the fi eld and be handicapped accessible.

For more information or to be a part of Team Triton and upcoming stadium events, contact Susan Moran at [email protected] or Donna Andersen at [email protected].

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end of the life. “He was very angry, very aggressive, because he couldn't remember things,” Ebacher said. His sister's eff orts to care for their grandfather were very hard, he said.

Dementia and other forms of mental and emotional illness can cause a person to be violent when they wrongly perceive things as threatening and resort to a more primitive response. A person with dementia may also be the victim who is bullied.

Liz Pettis, the director of the Salisbury Council on Aging, said some senior centers, including the Hilton Center and the Amesbury Council on Aging, off er support groups for caregivers.

Ebacher challenged the seniors not to be bystanders. If they observe bullying going on, they should be like Reardon and step in to report it or if appropriate to intervene.

Seniors and family members concerned about potential bullying in nursing homes or other senior facilities should report their concerns to the management or the social workers at their center who are trained to address it.

Th ose in the process of selecting a senior community should ask if the community has a policy in place to handle bullying. Bullying behavior should not be ignored as the behavior can often escalate.

bully in that building,” Reardon told a group of seniors at the Hilton Senior Center in Salisbury last week. “I am a tough cookie.”

Reardon's story was one of several off ered by seniors last week during a seminar presented by Jason Ebacher, an assistant superintendent with the Essex County Sheriff 's Department and the director of the Essex County Triad program.

“When you think of bullying, you think of kids,” Ebacher said. But bullying goes on in many other places, including nursing homes and senior centers.

“It is not a new problem,” he said. But Triad has launched a new program to educate seniors throughout Essex County about the problem of bullying and what they can do about it if they are victims of bullying or they observe bullying going on.

Ebascher credited Marsha Frankel, the clinical director of senior services with the Jewish Family and Children's Services, for developing the program Triad is using.

On April 12, there will be a similar program on senior bullying at the Heritage Towers in Amesbury.

One woman at the Hilton Center asked what she could do to help a friend who was being bullied. She said her friend was constantly

being bullied and threatened by her husband, including his brandishing a gun at her.

“Th at is more than bullying,” Ebacher said. “Th at is a crime and she should call the police. No one can threaten someone with a gun.” He said there is a fi ne line between bullying and abuse.

National estimates are that 10 to 20 percent of seniors have experienced some type of senior-to-senior aggression in nursing homes and senior facilities. Much of the bullying is verbal abuse, but violence is reportedly not uncommon.

Men and women are equally likely to be the victim and the aggressor. Women tend towards passive-aggressive behavior like gossiping and whispering about people when they enter a room, while men are more direct, according to experts.

A person being bullied will often withdraw socially and feel rejected. Th ey may become anxious, depressed or even suicidal.

Ebacher used Priscilla Kime, who was sitting at a front table, as an example of bullying in a social setting. Jokingly he accused her of denying another woman the chance to sit at the front table, an act he said was typical of bullying.

He also used his own grandfather as a model. His grandfather, who lived to his 90s, had dementia at the

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------------------------------------------------------------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 and Whipple Houses. If you would like to become a volunteer, please come to three 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 sessions: May 1 from 5:30-7 pm, May 8 from 5:30-7 pm, and May 18 from 10-11:30 am. Opening Day is May 25 and the tour season runs through Columbus Day. A three-hour weekly time commitment through the season is needed. Call 978-356-2811 for more information or to sign up.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Th e spring coff ee house series continues on Saturday, April 6th at 7:00 PM. Featured will be Th e Danville Trio. Th is highly acclaimed group from New Hampshire is made up of Barry Noonan, Bill Ellis, and Don Ebbett. Together, they have over 30 years' experience singing and sharing Gospel music. Th eir style is a variety of Gospel music with individual contributions and combined harmonies that express the gifts that they have been blessed with. Individually, they have traveled throughout New England and have played at church functions, coff eehouses, and special fundraisers for the homeless. Th e event is free, but a free-will off ering will be taken. Location: Crossroads Community Church, 79 Turnpike Rd (Route 1), just north of Linebrook Rd in the Tri-City Sales plaza. For more information, call 781-341-2015, e-mail [email protected] or go to www.crossroadscommunity-ns.org

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Th e Trustees of Reservations invites couples to be wed and event planners to attend their fourth annual Seaside Wedding Show at Th e Great House on Castle Hill located on Th e Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA. A National Historic Landmark, Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate is one of the most sought after wedding venues in the Northeast. Th e elegant architecture, panoramic ocean views, newly restored Grand Allee, manicured landscapes, and award winning Inn at Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate, off er beautiful options for couples who are looking for a special place to create their wedding memories. Th e Seaside Wedding Show will feature over fi fty hand-selected, exclusive and preferred vendors who will share their professional expertise. Attendees will be able to sample food from Castle Hill’s exclusive Caterers using local farm produce and learn how to create their ideal wedding day from local vendors: farm to fork menus, bakers, fl orists, invitations, lighting, photography, custom guest registry, specialty furniture, exclusive tent and rental selections, spa luxuries, and luxury transportation. Crane Estate Private Event Department Manager Laura Daley notes, “We want your wedding day to be amazing while we share sustainable options for the planet, and better choices that make a diff erence for future generations”. Join Th e Trustees in their mission to preserve and protect the special cultural, natural and scenic landscapes and landmarks that make Massachusetts so unique, for everyone, forever. Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate is located at 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich, MA. For directions and or more information, please visit www.craneestate.org or call 978-356-4351 ext. 4025. April 21st, 12 Noon to 3PM Purchase tickets at www.craneestate.org to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE drawing: two glorious nights at Th e Inn at Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate (over $900 value) www.theinnatcastlehill.com. Tickets: $10 by April 18 on-line; and $15 at the door.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - One Friday, April 19th from noon to 4:00pm, the Salvation Army will be hosting a Day to Celebrate Family, “Th e Family Care Fair and Open House.” It will be a time fi lled with information important to all working families of just anyone with children. Th ere will be food, face painting, one hour of free babysitting while parents and grandparents preruse the many outreach tables. Games and fun for kids, a free gently used clothing boutique, free door prizes and free raffl es, not mention lots of other give-a-ways. If your business could donate a gift that would be of interest to a parent or child of any age, or if you are a local resident who would like to donate a gift, please call Donna at 978-465-0883 x12. Th is is a seacoast-wide community event.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, March 27, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $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/joppaflats. Joppa Flats is now taking registrations for summer daycamp. Please note that Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

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AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: SIGNS OF SPRING!

Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a different theme each week. Coming up: April 3- Waterfowl Wardens! , April 10- Early Birds! Wednesday, March 27, 3:30-5:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee per session: $15. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional

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ROWLEY GRANGE SUPPERThe Rowley Grange’s next supper

will be on March 27th. This will be one of the favorites. Turkey Pie with all the fixings. This will be served in 2 seatings; 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Please make reservations by calling 978-948-2635 or 978-948-7288. This is usually a full house supper and it helps if you do make reservations. Plus you are saving a dollar. We are also looking for a dishwasher to help with all our suppers; 4 in the spring and 2 in the fall. This 3 hour job comes with perks. Please call 978-465-5508. You will be working with a great crew.

NEW LEADER: NEW DIRECTIONS

Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) develops and implements community-based solutions to ensure the long-term prosperity of people and health of the environment. IRWA provide people with the knowledge, skills, and resources for sustainable livelihoods. Wayne Castonguay, Ipswich River Watershed Association’s new Executive Director, will be speaking at Zumi’s Cafe about the exciting new year ahead for the organization. Wednesday, March 27: 5:30pm at Zumi’s at 40 Market Street, Ipswich. www.ZUMIS.com 978-356-1988

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NATURE POETRY READING AT JOPPA FLATS

Treat yourself to an evening of nature poetry by Joppa Flats Poet in Residence, David Davis, and fellow Powow River Poets. Wednesday, March 27, 7:30-8:30 pm Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Joppa Flats is now taking registrations for summer daycamp. Please note that Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE

Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich will host an additional

Wednesday : Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich will host an additional Wednesday Evening Lecture on March 27 at 7:30 pm (rescheduled from January). Stephen Kenney, director of the Commonwealth Museum at the Massachusetts Archives, will present an illustrated PowerPoint describing the great “foundation documents” displayed at the Museum and its high tech interactive exhibits that bring Massachusetts’s history to life. Rare national treasures featured are John Winthrop’s charter for the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the 1789 Massachusetts copy of the Bill of Rights, and Paul Revere’s copper engraving plate depicting the Boston Massacre. First Ipswich Bank generously sponsors the Wednesday

Evening Lecture Series. Refreshments served. $10 for non-members; and free to members.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28th

WATERCOLORINGWatercolor Painting at the Salisbury

Senior Center on Thursday, March 28th Noon to 3pm. Paint a different scene each month with watercolor and bring home your finished painting. Everything you need to paint your picture will be supplied. Watercolor coach, W. E. (Bill) Duke will be providing the class instruction. Cost is only $20, no prior experience is necessary. Pre-registration required, please call 978-462-2412.

HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP: DUCKS AND GEESE

Monthly focus topics for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each with an on-site study session and an exciting field trip. This month’s study session: Winter Waterfowl on March 7. Teacher: Lisa Hutchings. Thursday, March 28, 12:30-3:30 pm Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $35. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Joppa Flats is now taking registrations for summer daycamp. Please note that Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

DROP-IN CRAFTThe Drop-in Craft program with

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NATURE ART CLASSES AT JOPPA FLATS: MARSH ANIMALS AND PLANT MIRACLES

Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to learn how to make their own “wow” works of art in this Th ursday afternoon series with teacher Jan Morris. Coming up: April 4-Bird Nests, Eggs and Chicks; April 11- Trees in Full Swing. Materials will be provided. Th ursday, March 28, 3:45-5:15 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee per session: $18. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats. Joppa Flats is now taking registrations for summer daycamp. Please note that Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE

On Th ursday, March 28 at 4:00pm at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Rev. Harold Babcock will present a traditional communion service in the spirit of Unitarian Churces of Transylvania. Rev. Babcock's brief homily will touch on the meaning of communion for Transylvanians, who celebrate it four times a year: at harvest time, Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost. Th is is a service of remembrance and of celebration of the beloved community. Free and open to the public

POETRY SLAMRowley Library to host poetry slam

for teens - Teens age 16-21 are invited to perform their original poetry at a poetry slam at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., on Th ursday March 28 at 6 pm. Poems should be 3 minutes or under in length, and each participant should be prepared to perform 2 poems. Th e public is invited to watch and judges will be needed as well. For more information call 978-948-2850

THRILL OF BIRDWATCHINGTh rill of Birdwatching at the

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Santino for an evening program highlighting the fascinating and enjoyable world of birdwatching. See why so many people have taken up this fast-growing recreational activity and why it might be just right for you. A PowerPoint presentation will introduce guests to local bird species and their amazing life histories. Th is program is supported in part by a Mass. Cultural Council Grant. Free and open to the public, bring a friend! For more info: 978-468-5577 x20 www.hwlibrary.org

FRIDAY, MARCH 29th

FISH FRYIn memory of Peggy Carter, a great

lady, who passed away this past year. Her contributions, dedication and devotion to all the ongoing events sponsored by the Women of the Moose will be remembered always. Friday ~ March 29, 2013 6 to 8 pm $9.00 per-person Moose Lodge, 34 Broad Street, Merrimac – Menu: Fried fi sh, French fries, onion rings, cole slaw, roll, dessert & beverage

SATURDAY, MARCH 30th

ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DONATION

Th e Friends of the Rowley Public Library are getting ready for the Annual Book and Bake Sale. We’ll be accepting donations of gently used Books, DVDs, and CDs on two Saturday mornings: March 30th and April 20th from 9:00am until noon. Donations may be dropped off in the Library Meeting Room. We accept: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Gardening, How-To, Cookbooks, Hardcover, Paperback, Children’s Books including picture books, Young Adult titles, DVDs and CDs in their original boxes. No textbook, encyclopedias, digests, magazines or VHS tapes please! Don’t forget to Save the Date for the Friends of the Rowley Library Book and Bake Sale which will be held on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 at the Rowley Public Library, rain or shine. Th e sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library and all proceeds benefi t the Library. For more information or to volunteer for these events, please email [email protected], or call Pam Jacobson, Library Director, at 978-948-2850.

FOCUS ON EARLY SPRING MIGRANTS

Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director, Bill Gette and veteran birder, Debra Listernick lead this fi eld trip to local salt marshes, maritime forests, and reservoirs seeking songbirds, diving ducks and more! Saturday, March 30, 9:00am-12:30pm Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $25. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.

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THREE WOMEN AUTHORSMarch is Women’s History Month.

Th is Saturday we will be hosting three women authors – Myfanwy Collins, J.R. Reardon and Holly Robinson. Th ey will be at the library to discuss what it’s like to be a woman writer, read from their own work, answer questions and of course sign their books! Th is is a free event. Saturday, March 30th at 11:00 AM Newbury Town Library, Lunt St, Byfi eld. Call 978-465-0539 for more information. No registration is necessary.

HIGH TAIL ACRES, LLC IS HOSTING AN OPEN BARN

High Tail Acres, LLC, located at 2 High Tail Lane, will be hosting an Open Barn on March 30th. “We are thrilled to invite the community to our barn and to show local families what we are all about,” said Dawn DelTorchio. ”We are excited to share information about the programs we off er and to promote the Saddlebred breed.” Th e open barn, which will be run from 12 noon to 3 pm, will host a range of activities including free rides, lesson and show horse demonstrations, as well as new rider registration and summer program and adult program registrations. A kids’ Easter egg hunt will complete the day. High Tail Acres, LLC was opened to the public in 1997 after many years of operating as a private family show stable. Th e farm is a family run establishment, responsible for the care and training of the horses. Th e trainers and instructors are Massachusetts Licensed and are passionate about teaching the fundamentals of saddle seat riding. Students who have been instructed by High Tail Acres have gone on to win numerous awards throughout the years, including Regional, World and



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Rowley Grange is fortunate to have the

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Mary was a deputy of the Massachusetts

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to organize Granges in Massachusetts.

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names of Bradstreet, Todd, Worthly,

Haley, Herrick, Knowles, MacDonald,

Daniels, Mehaffey, Kent, Elwell, Merry,

Madden, Peabody, Hardy, Cook, Savage,

Prime, Ricker, Mighill, Perley, Dodge,

Gordon, and Foster.

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youngsters, ages 5 to 14 years. This youth

group, led by Barbara and Ann Prest, won

a number of community service prizes and

attended many annual State Grange

sessions when they were held in

Plymouth. Both Barbara and Ann served

as Junior Grange Deputies. Ann currently

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State Grange News, an online publication.

Allan Gaspar served as a Subordinate

Deputy and a General Deputy of the State

Grange. Liz Clogston currently serves as a

Subordinate Deputy of the Massachusetts

State Grange. Senator Bruce Tarr is a

member of Rowley Grange, and if you are

lucky, you just might see him at a Grange

supper helping out.

There are two words that best describe

Grange: community service and

friendship. Over the years (and even

today) Rowley Grange has accumulated

many service projects that have

benefitted the community. In the 60’s,

the Grange brought a Doctor and Dentist

to town. Previously you had to travel to

Newburyport or Ipswich to see any

doctor. About that same time, the Grange

joined forces with the Volunteer Fire

Department and help them collect

“trading stamps” which were turned in to

purchase a fire truck. Over the past 70

years, Rowley Grange has worked to

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to the schools, fire department, police

department, Council on Aging, Rowley Free Public Library,

and other groups. The past 10 years, the Sarah Wallis

Peabody Scholarship Fund, overseen by Rowley Grange, has

provided Rowley students with over $40,000 in scholarship

money. Through Rowley Grange, another $35,000 has gone

to student members, awarded by the Massachusetts

Educational Aid Fund. In the last 25 years, Rowley Grange

has consistently finished among the top five Granges in the

state for its Community Service Programs.

When you are a Grange member you will meet folks who

become friends. The fellowship of the organization is unlike

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NEWBURYPORT - Kids as Peacemakers, a local nonprofi t best known for its sponsorship of the annual Kids as Peacemakers Mural Program and the annual day-long Peace in the Park youth activity day, has expanded its programming to include a Leadership Development Camp for students in sixth through eighth grade. Th e two-day overnight camp will be hosted April 17 and 18, 2013 at Newburyport’s Central Congregational Church in partnership with Newburyport Youth Services, the Newburyport Commission on Diversity and Tolerance and the Greater Newburyport Clergy Association.

“Th e Kids as Peacemakers Leadership Development Camp is an exciting opportunity for middle schoolers,” says Reverand Chris Ney of Central Congregational Church who chairs the Board of Directors of Kids as Peacemakers. “Th e two-day immersion format will allow the students to explore the concepts of peace and their own potential for leadership in a meaningful way with plenty of room for fun.”

Th e curricula will be led by trained facilitators from On Earth Peace, a Maryland based non-profi t specializing in peace education.

Th e program registration fee is $25 includes all meals and materials. Th e curricula, while sponsored by faith based and civic organizations, will be secular and is open to all sixth through eighth graders regardless of background from through out the region.

Registration is open now and will continue through April 3rd. A parent information night will be held April 3rd at 7pm at the Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, MA. For more information or to register call 978-465-0533 or email [email protected]. Registrations can also be processed through www.newburyportyouthservices.com beginning March 25th.

Kids as Peacemakers is a local nonprofi t which parnters with religious, social and civic organizations to develop programs to reduce violence and improve the child-friendliness of our communities.

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IPSWICH - In Portsmouth, NH last weekend, North Shore Performing Arts Center competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest Dance Competition in the Country. All routines competed in the Competitive Division, the highest level of competition. Th eir entries placed as follows: ''A-Peeling Divas'' received 8th place overall in Junior Duet/Trio, ''Hold Your Head High'' received 7th place overall in Senior Duet/Trio, ''Rapper's Delight'' received 9th place overall in Junior Small Group, ''My Man'' received 10th place overall in Senior Small Group, ''Lullaby'' received 8th place overall in Junior Small Group, ''Singin' Dames'' received 9th place overall

in Teen Large Group, ''Rainbow'' received 9th place overall in Senior Small Group, ''Out of Reach'' received 6th place overall in Senior Large Group, ''Spring'' received 6th place overall in Teen Large Group, Madison Castonguay received 8th place overall in Junior Solo, and North Shore Performing Arts Center

received 2 double platinum awards; 14 platinum awards; 6 gold awards; Th is qualifi es them to go to the Showstopper National Finals in Myrtle Beach, this summer.

NSPAC’s competitive team consists of 34 dancers ages 6-18 who hail from Ipswich, Rowley, Topsfi eld, Boxford, and Newbury. Th e dancers, who are selected by audition, participate in 3 regional and 1 national dance competitions each season. NSPAC is a dance school conveniently located on Route 1, in Ipswich off ering ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and contemporary classes for students age 3 – adult. For more information regarding classes, visit the school’s website at www.nspaconline.com or call 978.356.6060.

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Salisbury Elementary School Wednesday April 3Parents of preschool children are invited to an Open House and

Information Night to be held at each school on the above dates from 6:30-7:30PM. Th e Information Night is for parents of prospective students and will consist of an overview of the classroom program, tour of the preschool classrooms and a power point presentation. Preliminary applications will be available for next year’s program. Children must be three years old before September 1, 2012 in order to apply. Spaces are limited.

Th e district preschools provide child-centered developmentally appropriate preschool classes for young children ages three to fi ve. Classes meet two or three mornings or two or four afternoons each week. Tuition is based on the number of days/week. Financial assistance based on income is available for those who qualify.

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19 at the Ipswich Inn, each team prepared their recipes for judges Josh Cushman from 15 Walnut Bistro, Margaret Morley from Ipswich Inn and State Representative Brad Hill. Th e closely contested event was won by the team of Kellen Waters, Max Duffi eld and Quinn Comprosky with their original recipe for Warm Bacon & Chicken Stir-Fry Salad. All of the recipes will be available this summer through the Acord Food Pantry distribution program that provides fresh vegetables for those in need.

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a scrumptious and plentiful brunch buffet at Black Swan Country Club, 258 Andover Street in Georgetown, Massachusetts. It’s coming soon, Sunday March 31st Keon’s will have a buffet from 10-2pm in there Andover Dining Room. It will feature many pastries, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, eggs benedict, an omelet station, a carving station with turkey, ham, prime rib, baked haddock, lasagna, an array of side dishes, dessert table, coffee, juice and much more. Adults $29.95, Seniors $27.95, Kids 12 and under $14.95, kids under 3 are free. Tax and gratuity is not included. They will also have live music with musician Dan Sky. Make your reservations today by calling 978-352-2900.

MONDAY, APRIL 1st

BROWN BAG LUNCHIpswich Museum, 54 South Main

Street, Ipswich, will host its monthly brown bag lunch on Monday, April 1

at noon. Museum member Martha Mauser will facilitate a discussion for the Ipswich Public Library’s Ipswich Reads One Book program. The selected book is a novelized account of the Battle of Gettysburg entitled The Killer Angels by Michael Schaara. Bring your lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Call 978-356-2811 for information or visit www.ipswichmuseum.org. Cost: Free.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2nd

WATER – WHEN IS ENOUGH NOT ENOUGH?

Join featured speaker, Russ Cohen, Division of Ecological Restoration, MA Department of Fish and Game on Tuesday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library. In Massachusetts we have abundant precipitation, so many of us believe there’s a surplus of water available for our needs. Come learn why our water resources can be insufficient to support our aquatic ecosystem, how human activities have affected our river and stream systems, and what potential solutions are available to mitigate these impacts. Presented by The Great Marsh Garden Club of Rowley. Open to the community and accepting new members. For more information visit at gmgc.wordpress.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd

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Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 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/joppaflats.

AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: WATERFOWL WARDENS!

Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a different theme each week. Come for one or sign up for the series. Last in the series: Early Birds (4/10) Wednesday, April 3, 3:30-5:00 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/joppaflats.

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If the goal is to keep your teeth AND strive for good health, the scenario above is totally insufficient. Patients AND dentists need to get out of this frame of mind. I’ll say it again – CHRONIC INFLAMMATION IS BAD…..and chronic inflammation in the mouth does not hurt.

Tissue health is achievable in every single person. It is a matter of changing views on what is acceptable and what is not acceptable that CAN make a difference. Patients love dentists that say that everything looks fine. Sometimes that is the case. However, most of the time there is room for improvement. If there were things in your mouth that could be healthier, would you rather have a dentist say that everything looked okay or one who made suggestions for better health, both orally and systemically?

The oral cavity and the gum tissue around each and every tooth is a haven for bacteria. Everyone has bacteria. Some bacteria are good and some are bad. It is how well the bacteria are controlled that determines tissue health. Patients typically do not want to hear that they

Inflammation = Badneed treatment. If you went to the physician and you had signs of heart disease, would you rather hear, “Mr. Smith, you have signs of heart disease. Let’s wait until you have a heart attack and then treat it.” or “Mr. Smith, you have signs of heart disease. These are the things that you should do to help prevent the progression of the disease.”?

Speaking of heart disease, the presenter at the lecture I attended had a prominent patient in his 50’s who recently died of a massive heart attack. It was all over the news. The dentist said that this person had abscessed teeth and periodontal disease that were not treated. We know this person died of a heart attack. What role did the untreated dental disease play?

Strive for better dental health. Any kind of change in a routine or habit can be difficult but this is very doable. If you are serious about being healthier, I’m sure your dentist will help you if you let that be known.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Graf Rink, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its April Learn to Skate program. Classes will run on Tuesdays, Th ursdays and Sundays. Daytime Tiny Tots classes will also run on Mondays and Wednesday. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information such as class times and cost. Specialized 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. All classes are taught by professional coaches who have been hired by North Shore Rink Management and who have successfully completed a comprehensive background screening process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Our next series of Learn to Skate will begin late October. Th e Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be holding its annual spring fi gure skating show on Sunday, April 7th at 4pm. Th is show features skaters ages 4 through adult and includes both group and soloist performances. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Come and watch while skaters for our local communities showcase what they have learned this season!

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC – Th e Merrimac Lions Club will be holding its 34th year, “Bean Suppah” on Saturday, April 13th, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Merrimac Senior Center, 100 East Main St, Merrimac. Adults $8.00, Children (Ages 5-10) $3.00, under age 5 are free. Advance tickets available at: Merrimac Senior Center, Common Grounds, 101 East Main St, or any Merrimac Lions Club Member for $1.00 discount through April 12th.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper goods, or personal hygiene products for the Rowley Food Pantry in the basket in the Library lobby. Th e Rowley Food Pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon and Th ursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 in the parsonage of the Baptist Church at 153 Main St. All Rowley residents are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday April 10th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Ed Norris will speak on “Th e Banners Did Wave: Union Civil War Flags.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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will overlook homes that have sat for months on the assumption that there is something wrong with it.

7. Making your home difficult to show.

If you are selling you must make the home easy to show to potential buyers. Typically buyers will give you at least 24 hours notice, but when a request comes in for less than that, don’t turn that buyer away.

8. Take CareThe condition of your home can

make or break your sale, so make sure you keep the clutter away and listen to any suggestions your REALTOR® might give. Most buyers make a decision on whether or not to buy your home the moment they walk in. As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression.

9. BreatheIf you have done all of the above,

price it right, get it ready and hire the right REALTOR®, you should have your home sold in a very reasonable amount of time. Relax, stay in touch with your REALTOR® and keep your home in great shape. If you’ve done all these things, you can expect lots of buyers and ultimately a sale.

If you have any questions 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.

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012!

you will get your house sold.3. Forget How Much You Paid

For Your PropertyWhat you paid for your property

has no effect on its present value. None. It may influence whether or not you want to sell, but the price you paid is irrelevant when talking about today’s worth. The most important factor in determining price is the value of the comparable homes that have sold within the last 6 months. Your REALTOR® should be able to bring you listings of homes that have sold in this time frame and make a suggestion as to where your home should be priced.

4. Talk with a REALTOR®Once you’ve made the decision

to sell your property, contact a local REALTOR® with a solid track record in your area as soon as possible. While it is important to note what fees the real estate agency is charging, try to focus your attention on the services an agent will provide.

5. It Doesn’t Matter How Much You Spent on Improvements

I underlined spent here because improvements can add value to your home. If you significantly overpaid for improvements to your home, it doesn’t mean that your home is worth that amount more. This is where the market comes into play. If you are thinking of selling, consult with a REALTOR® before doing any major projects to see if they can be recaptured when you go to sell.

6. Overpricing your house.I mentioned this briefly above and

have written articles on it before, but it is worth mentioning again. If your asking price is too high, your home could sit on the market longer. The longer it sits, the staler it becomes to the marketplace. You may end up having to reduce the price. Buyers

Wow. That was fast! We switched right out of a “buyers market” in no time at all. While it is a little early to call it a “sellers market”, things are certainly looking up for the seller. Inventory is very, very low (and so are interest rates) and buyers now realize that if a home comes on the market that fits their needs and in their price range they better snap it up. Last Sunday I had 32 groups come to one open house! 32 different buyers!

Selling can be an intimidating experience. When you purchased your first home you were probably nervous or even terrified, but now that it’s time to finally sell you, like most sellers are just anxious. Will it sell? How much is it worth? What do I need to do to get it ready?

I thought that these steps might help alleviate some concerns.

1. What was once called home now is simply a piece of property

You’ve had great memories in your home and look at it as much more than 4 walls, a ceiling and a convenient place to do laundry. However, as soon as you’ve made the decision to sell your home it is now simply an item. Your REALTOR® will help show you why it makes no difference to the buyer that your son or daughter used to play on the swing set outside. As hard as it is, try and remove any emotion from the sale of your home. Remember you can take the memories with you.

2. Condition, Location & PriceI have written in previous articles

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