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TRITON – About 50 people showed up last week for a public hearing on the proposed merger of the Triton high school and middle school. Nine people stepped up to the microphone and not one favored the merger.

But the issue was already decided before the hearing started.

Superintendent Christopher Farmer announced, after listening for 30 minutes to why the merger is a bad idea “at this time,” that he was withdrawing the proposal from Continued on page 3

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SALISBURY – On a table in Ron Laff ely's conference room last week lay stacks of thick volumes that outlined the federal, state and local regulations governing construction today.

Th e veteran architect, who has lived in Salisbury for 32 years, picked up one thin document, probably only about 30 pages stapled together, and said, “Th is is what we used to have to refer to” when building a house. Now it takes all these other, thicker volumes.

Laff ely, the president of Fulcrum Architects, knows how complex the various building codes have become because he has been designing health care facilities and beach houses, watching slowly at fi rst, then more rapidly as government regulation of construction along the Massachusetts' North Shore beaches has intensifi ed.

“It is storm by storm” that the federal and state regulations increase, he said.

Th e increasingly complex regulations often pit local offi cials,

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such as the building inspector and zoning boards, against property owners and their contractors.

Th at is one of the reasons Laff ely decided to throw his hat in the ring for one of two Board of Selectmen seats this month. He is campaigning in a fi eld of fi ve candidates for the two seats in the April 30 election.

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Superintendent Christopher Farmer withdrawing the merger proposal.Photo by Stewart Lytle

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consideration.Farmer had proposed that the two

schools, which occupy one building on the Byfi eld campus, should “be merged into a single coherent unit.” He wanted the special committee to “assess whether or not such a merger would be expected to improve continuity of : the curriculum, teaching and learning, and student support across Grades 7 through 12 and thus improve student learning and development.”

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NEWBURYPORT - Th e YWCA Greater Newburyport announced this year’s Community Champions, Charlene Dolan, Owner Dolan Financial Services and Nancy McCarthy Co-owner of Natural High Fitness to be honored at the 4th Annual Engaging Communities Luncheon, April 10th Elks Club, Newburyport. Each year the YWCA Newburyport recognizes individuals who exemplify the YWCA’s mission,

and for enhancing the quality of life for women and their families in extraordinary ways.

Th e Honoree Charlene Dolan has helped countless women achieve fi nancial literacy and stability by teaching them how to achieve fi nancial independence, helping them uncover some of the destructive fi nancial habits that have kept them from being able to provide security for themselves and their families.

It’s a unique methodology she has employed for over 10 years in her volunteer mentoring of those living at the YWCA Women’s Residence, and women escaping domestic abuse through the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center.

“I see it really as before you can move forward with money, you really need to look back and examine where you came from and how you developed the habits and behaviors

that you have,” said Charlene Dolan, Dolan Financial Services. “Th en you can make changes. Often we behave without really understanding why we do what we do. If there’s one thing I‘ve really learned in fi nancial planning it’s that money is woven into every component of our lives. Th ere’s so much emotion connected to money.”

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Community Champion, Nancy McCarthy, Co-owner of Natural High Fitness Club in Newburyport, works to empower women from a slightly different angle, unleashing the inner athlete in everyone she meets, and providing the inspiration they need to achieve improved physical strength and endurance no matter how far along they are on their fitness journey. Recognizing the power of the mind-body connection, McCormack has made it her mission to mentor women who’ve spent years, even decades, cheering others on from the sidelines, but have largely sat things out thinking they don’t have what it takes to be an athlete. Through her wildly popular Couch to 5K program, boot camp and personal training program, McCormack has changed those attitudes and transformed the

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“I’m really honored,” said Nancy McCarthy, Natural High Fitness. “Of all the things to be recognized for, this really fits in with what my mission has been - it’s got to do with getting people to believe in themselves, so they can see their potential and believe they can do it. I see wonderful changes in people through their dedication to fitness and living a healthier lifestyle. It’s amazing to be part of that improved self-esteem and newly found pride.

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Triton Upper School Merger Dead On ArrivalEight members of the School

Committee without a single comment voted unanimously to allow the superintendent to withdraw the proposal.

Farmer was clearly unhappy. He called the report by the special committee appointed to study the merger as “unfortunate” and “disappointing.”

Th e 16-member committee almost unanimously opposed the merger. Only one member supported the merger, but said he would vote with the majority. Th ree members of the committee abstained from voting.

“Th e committee based its opinion in part on student achievement data and dropout rates they reviewed,” the report stated. “Th ey found the student achievement scores to be good and dropout rates to be low compared to similar districts in Massachusetts. So in their opinion it there was not an alarming academic problem, there was no need to move to a change they considered extensive and potentially disruptive.”

Th e committee believed that some issues the superintendent raised were worthy of further review. Farmer agreed that there is a lot of “common ground,” and said he would develop a list of items to present to the School Committee for further review at its meeting this week. He said he needed some time to get this thoughts together.

Th e committee acknowledged that

there are some transition issues for ninth grade students. But it argued that “transition is a vital part of the learning process, and we need to provide the tools and support for students to manage transition throughout their K-12 career,” the report said.

It suggested that the schools fi nd a way to identify students who are struggling with transition and give them additional support, while allowing other students “to blossom” through the transition process.

Specifi cally, the committee recommended the two schools implement common polices and procedures regarding attendance, grading, scheduling and rules. It also recommended that teachers be given common planning time at all levels.

Several committee members favored creating a freshman team or freshman academy to help with transition from the middle school to high school.

And they wanted better orientation programs for all students.

Carla Panciera, a member of the committee, told the School Committee that Hamilton/Wenham Schools, which combined its middle and high schools two years ago, have been disappointed in the results. “It did not accomplish what they wanted it to,” Panciera said. “Th ey consider it a failed experiment.”

Darlene Doucot of Rowley said she thought the schools should move toward merger “in small steps.”

Chris Wright said he could not see how merger would benefi t his children.

Matt Faulkner, a senior high school student, said it was the general consensus of the high school students that the merger was not a good idea and not the right time. From the data on other schools that have tried a merger, the results have been ineff ective, he said.

Les Murray, a former Amesbury principal who served on the committee, said it is wrong to think that one principal can be more eff ective than two. “Th e principal is the primary person who drives reform,” he said.

Farmer said he would not dispute the comments opposing the proposed merger, although he said he could fi nd fault with many of the comments. “I do not want to personalize this,” he said.

“I am tempted to say we should go further (with this proposal),” he said. “But we have other things to do.”

Farmer complimented Kathryn Dawe, the interim high school principal, and Alan MacRae, the interim middle school principal, for their leadership.

“Th e high school and middle school are better managed today than there were a year ago,” Farmer said.

He said he would soon be seeking applications for those positions for next year. But that does not mean, he said, “that I do not have confi dence in the current leadership.”

experience and living in town has allowed him to ask a lot of the right questions.

Laff ely has been working behind the scenes to improve Salisbury for decades. He is called on to volunteer his architectural expertise in helping design buildings in advance of agencies and businesses applying for grants to complete the work. He has helped design the Hilton Senior Center and the Meadows senior housing facility.

“Architectural training has always stressed giving back to the community,” he wrote on his campaign web site. “I have done this in many ways, from providing free design services to communities in need to hiring and training local intern students just starting out on their career path.”

Salisbury voters will have two opportunities to meet the candidates for town offi ce and School Committee. Th e town will hold a Candidates Night at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at Town Hall. Th e event will be broadcast live on the town’s local cable station.

Th e Salisbury Chamber of Commerce will also hold a Candidates Night at 6 p.m. on Th ursday, April 18, at Splash on Broadway in Salisbury Beach Center.

two, three-year-term position are Freeman Condon, Paula Moore and Tom Saab.

“We have some very good department heads (in Salisbury town government),” he said. Th ey treat everybody equally, but some people don't like that, he said. Th ey turn to their favorite Selectmen and ask him to intervene and gain them more lenient treatment.

When that does not happen, because the town offi cials must obey the law, then the Selectman complains that the town offi cial has “a personality issue,” he said.

Laff ely is working on one solution to the problem. He and Selectman Don Beaulieu want to create a Construction Code Library at Town Hall so every contractor and property owner can look up for themselves what is required to construct a building or a house in town or at the beach.

Whether or not he wins a seat on the Board of Selectmen, Laff ely plans to keep working to bring improvement to his home town.

He points to a design he drew a decade ago for improvements to the beachfront. He praises the New Pavilion and other improvements that SPS Construction Chairman

Wayne Capolupo has brought to the beach, which he called the “best beach in the world.”

But some of the improvements Capolupo pushed through almost didn't happen because of government regulations, he said.

Other beach property owners have not made improvements while they have waited on the Th ompson Group to buy their property. Now many of those options are about to expire.

Property owners are tired of waiting and may begin to fi x up their properties. “Some people have not painted for years thinking they were selling their homes,” he said.

Small businesses are also sprouting up along the beach, he said. “I think that is how the town will grow.”

If elected Selectman, Laff ely said he would work to improve communications between the town's residents and town offi cials, particularly explaining more clearly where the taxpayers' money goes.

“Th ere seems to be a fee for everything,” he said. “People question why they have to pay a fee for somethings that should be covered by taxes. Th ey wonder what am I paying taxes for? Well, to balance the budget.”

He admits he does not have all the answers, but feels his professional

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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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11th

HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE…WITHOUT GOING BROKE!

College Planning Services will present a FREE dinner seminar on college fi nancing on Th ursday, April 11, 2013 at the Sylvan Street Grille, 195 Elm Street, Salisbury MA from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. At this dinner seminar you will learn tips on how to maximize your free scholarship money and which colleges have the most scholarship money to distribute. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Please sign up at www.CollegePlanningServices.org or call John DeLorey of College Planning Services at 978-462-1666.

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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGWeekly trip with experienced

leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, April 13, 9:00–11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10 ; Children ages 8 and up $7. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING

Get the basics on fi eld identifi cation, birding locations, and fi eld guides. Start an exciting, lifelong learning

experience! Sunday, April 13, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $42. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

GORILLA COMING TO IPSWICH

Th e 9th Annual Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla 5K is slated for Saturday, April 13th at 9 a.m. Start and fi nish is at the Ipswich Y. “We expect over 300 runners as usual for this popular 5k” according to Race Director Terry Gauthier, “runners enjoy this relatively fl at and fast course which involves 13 turns including our own Heartbreak Rd. stretch”. Kid’s Fun Run is at 10 a.m. as the kids get a chance to chase “Argy” the Gorilla around Rotary Park fi eld. Following the race kid’s can participate in “Healthy Kid’s Day” featuring a variety of activities inside and out!

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP AT IPSWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY

As part of the Ipswich Reads . . . One Book! program, Ipswich Public Library will host a genealogy workshop on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Th e workshop will be held in the Collins Room, on the lower level of Ipswich Public Library, and the presenter will be Janice Fortado, an Ipswich resident, who has been involved with genealogical research for 30 years. For more information, contact Paula Grillo, Adult Services Librarian, at 978-356-6648.

INTRODUCTION TO FIELD SKETCHING

Join Sandy McDermott to learn the art of fi eld sketching. Field sketching

is a wonderful tool for capturing the environment around you quickly. Th e fi rst part of the class will be spent indoors learning and practicing with pencil. After lunch, we’ll work outdoors, weather permitting, and practice with pen and ink, colored pencils, and even watercolors. A list of materials to bring will be sent. : Saturday, April 13, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. FEE: $46 ($39/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264.

AMAZING AMPHIBIANSFor families with children 6 years

and older. Spring is the season when frogs, toads, and salamanders return to the wetlands to lay their eggs. Join us as we search the sanctuary’s wetlands and woodlands for amphibians on the move. We’ll also visit a vernal pool where we should be able to fi nd large masses of wood frog and spotted salamander eggs. Saturday, April 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m. FEE: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

BEAN SUPPAHTh e Merrimac Lions Club will be

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Case #13.01A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, 4/18/2013 at 7:45 p.m. to act on an application recieved from Neway Construction Corp, 244 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA. Applicant is requesting a variance, under section 4.1 from the Board of Appeals to continue use of the land and structures as an office building, service garage and retail store located at 244 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Residential district and is show on Assessor’s Map 014, Lot 005.

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------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Th e volunteers and trustees of the Langley-Adams Library seek used books, DVDs, and CDs for the upcoming spring book sale. Doing some spring cleaning? Why not drop those books off at the library? Th anks to the construction students at Whittier Tech the library now has a storage shed for its donations. Call ahead (978-372-1732) and staff will meet you at the shed to help unload donations. Donations will be accepted until Th urs., May 2. Th e Book Sale is May 3-5 at Groveland Town Hall. All book sale proceeds fund future library programs for kids, teens, and adults.

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Langley-Adams Library has some fun programs coming up at the library for April vacation! Tuesday, April 16th-10:30am All ages- Storyteller,Jackson Gillman presents On A Wing & A Song.(Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council & Th e Groveland Cultural Council) Please register. Tuesday, April 17th- 2pm -TEENS Gr. 6-12th- Recyclable Jewelry Program. Make bracelets with water bottles! Please sign-up. Wednesday, April 17th- 2pm-All Ages- Bird Walk with Richard Lombard at Veasey Memorial Park. Th ursday, April 18th- 3pm All ages- Decorate bird houses. Sign-up required.(Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council & Th e Groveland Cultural Council) (978)372-1732 www.langleyadamslib.org

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - In celebration of Spring, Th e Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, will host a free open house on Sunday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Th e schedule of events includes lawn games, a may pole dance, a Montserrat College of Art student sculpture exhibit, a family treasure hunt and more. Castle Hill’s 59-room mansion the Great House will be open for self-guided tours and refreshments. Additionally, Th e Crane Estate’s summer camp SummerQuest will join the fun with their own open house and scheduled camp games. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and spend the day. However, White Farms Ice Cream and Sal’s Pizza will be on site selling from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors are asked to please leave furry friends at home. Visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351 for the day’s complete schedule and additional information.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking recruits for its Youth Conservation Corps Program this summer. Four positions are available this year; two for boys and two for girls. Participants will work 40 hours per week for eight weeks and earn the current minimum wage. ($8.00/hr.) Dates for the program are June 24 - August 16, 2013. Candidates must commit to the full 8 week program. Th e objectives of the Youth Conservation Corps, a nationwide program, are threefold: to accomplish needed conservation work on public land, to provide gainful employment for 15 through 18 year olds of all social, economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the nation’s natural environment and heritage. Th is year’s crew will work on such projects as boardwalk repairs, brushing trails, erecting fences and assisting with the stations biological program. To be eligible for the YCC Program, enrollees must be at least 15 but not have reached 19 years of age during the term of employment, be a U.S. resident, have a Social Security number, and a desire and ability to work outdoors. Applications and information may be obtained at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA 01950, or at most local High School Guidance Departments. Offi ce hours at the Refuge are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, (978) 465-5753. Completed applications must be received at the Refuge offi ce no later than 4:30pm on April 29, 2013. Selection by random drawing and notifi cation of participants will be completed by May 6, 2013.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us at the Rowley Public Library on Th ursday mornings, April 25, May 2, and May 9 from 8:30 - 10:00 am for a free class for beginning personal computer users. Carol Soucy has been teaching this class for seniors (Age 50+) for several years to great acclaim. Students will learn the basics of the Windows Operating System and other Microsoft programs, like Paint, Word, and Internet Explorer. Students should be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Call 978-948-2850 to register - space is limited.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Display your collection at the library! Th e Rowley Public Library is looking for collectors and enthusiasts who want to share what they love with the community. Do you collect Disney fi gurines, Pez dispensers, baseball memorabilia? We have a display case for that! Are you part of a club, like the local beekeepers or a knitting group? Help us educate the community by doing an informational display in our display case. Th e display case is available for a month at a time, and we still have slots open for 2013. For more information, call Amy Roderick at 978-948-2850 at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COUNCIL ON AGING - Zumba class, Fridays @ 9:00AM with Nancy Wheelwright: Build strength and tone; use toning sticks or small weights. No need to pre-register, just come and join the fun. Wednesday, April 17th @ 10:30AM: “Th e Believers” from the Boys and Girls Club will be singing, dancing and joining the seniors for lunch afterwards. Come and join in on the fun. Please pre-register if coming for lunch. 978-462-2412 43 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury.

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TOWN OF ROWLEYZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Case #13.02A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, 4/18/2013 at 7:30 p.m. to act on an application recieved from Builder GBI for Greg Maffei of 183 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. Ap-plicant is requesting a Special Permit, under section 54 of the zoing bylaw from the Board of Appeals for the con-struction of a two car garage with room above attached breezeway located at 183 Haverhill St, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessor’s Map 16, Lot 56.

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HAMPTON – Sign-ups have begun for Hampton Recreation's Totally Unbelievable Camp for Kids (T.U.C.K.), which continues its full-day format for Summer 2013.

Hampton Recreation will welcome back Director Judy Drew and a crew of responsible, enthusiastic counselors to guide campers through an exciting series of weekly

activities and scheduled fi eld trips.T.U.C.K. summer camp will be held Mondays through Fridays at Tuck Field and in the Tuck Building (or at

Centre School if it rains). Currently, the program is scheduled to run from June 24 through August 16; regular camp hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended day hours starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. for Week 1 and Weeks 3-8 (there will be no camp on Th ursday, July 4 during Week 2).

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School, located in downtown New-buryport, will hold an Open House for interested parents on Wednes-day, April 24 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Open House will include an introduction to Montessori educa-tion and tours of the school.

Opening in the Fall of 1971, NMS is one of the longest established Montessori schools on the North Shore and enrolls children from 2 years 9 months through Kinder-garten. The goal of a Montessori education is to provide a nurturing environment that supports each child?s academic and social de-velopment and stimulates creative, independent learning.

One of the hallmarks of NMS is a profound respect for children, for the environment and for the planet.

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WANTED Crafters, antique dealers, and individuals to purchase spaces to sell their goods at the regional yard sale/ fl ea market being held at the Graf Ice Skating Rink , Newburyport, MA on Saturday April 27, 2013 from 9am-2pm. 8ft x 10ft spaces being sold for $25.00 each. The proceeds will fund the Triton High School Hockey Boosters.

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It's that time of year again. Th e annual West Newbury town cleanup weekend takes place April 13&14. Our aim is to remove the trash along the streets. Bags and gloves will be available in front of the FoodMart. Wear protective clothing against ticks and poison ivy (which will still be nascent). Please leave the fi lled bags beside the road for pickup by our town the following Monday. As usual, a lot of trash has accumulated and needs to be removed. Please help spiff up our beautiful town .

PHOTOGRAPHING WILDLIFEDesigned for beginner to

intermediate photographers and all types of cameras, this fi eld class with naturalist and photographer Bob Speare will cover various camera settings and compositional techniques that will make your wildlife shots come alive. Th ere is an abundance of wildlife on the sanctuary to provide us with opportunities for photographs. Sunday, April 14, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

FEE: $30 ($25/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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seasonal craft with the craft-maven, Rani MacNeal. Supplies will be provided for this free class! All ages are welcome, and some caregiver participation and help will be required. Please register at 978-465-0539, as space will be limited. Th is class will occur here on a monthly basis! Wednesday April 17th at 1:30 PM Newbury Town Library, Lunt St, Byfi eld. Call 978-465-0539 for more information.

WINE & CHEESE FUNDRAISERApril 17th 4:00pm- 7:00pm at the

Amesbury Senior Community Center. Located at the Nicholas J. Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street Amesbury, MA. Th e Amesbury Caregiver Essentials (ACE) program is hosting a Wine and Cheese Tasting fundraiser. All proceeds will benefi t the ACE program, which provides support to caregivers in Amesbury and the nine surrounding communities. Please stop by and purchase your tickets for $10 at 68 Elm Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. Tickets will also be sold at the door. For more information please contact Annmary Connor, COA Director or Ashley Stuart, ACE program Coordinator.

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MIGRATION HIGHLIGHTSBirder’s Certifi cate Program

graduate Ann Gurka talks about trends in migration over the past ten years. Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $4. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR CONCERT

Th e Ipswich Public Library will present Roger Tincknell performing Civil War era songs on Wednesday, April 17th, at 7:00PM in the Collins Meeting Room. Th e evening’s program will be presented chronologically with songs chosen alternately from the Union and the Confederacy. Families are encouraged to attend.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE

Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich will host its monthly Wednesday Evening Lecture on April 17 at 7:30 pm. Local nautical history researcher, Paul Valcour, will present “Boatbuilding in Ipswich: A History from World War II to Present.” First Ipswich Bank generously sponsors the Wednesday Evening Lecture Series. Refreshments served. Price: $10 for non-members; free to members and audience participants.

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service contract for an online marketing company. When I told the person on the phone that a mistake had been made, she played the recorded message of my employee agreeing to a year contract and told me there was no way out of it. Let’s just say – it was not the type of conversation to be heard at the front desk of a dental office.

There is no one who really “likes” going to the doctor, the dentist, or for that matter, the garage to have your oil changed. But, when they do go, just like my experience I described in my previous column, people want to feel cared for. There will be things that aggravate us. However, we should not allow these things to get in the way of the people we care for and are important to us.

So, again, the core of caring is not rationalization of our behavior but in our actions and attitudes. In the publication I read recently entitled "Core Principles & Values of Effective Team-Based Health Care," published by the Institute of Medicine, the authors listed five personal values associated with caring. Although these were written for the health care field, they apply to everyone.

The first is honesty. It is pretty hard to dispute that honesty is a must. Honesty is critical to continued improvement and for maintaining necessary mutual trust. The second value is discipline. Every person should carry out his or her roles and responsibilities with discipline,

Who Cares? - Continuedeven when it seems inconvenient. This goes for individuals and those working in team environments.

Next is creativity. We all must continue to learn and grow to stay excited about our career and our life in general. We must get comfortable with the uncomfortable and even look at errors and unanticipated bad outcomes as potential opportunities to learn and improve.

Then there is humility. We need to be mindful that everyone is different and we must respect other’s opinions. Effective teamwork is a practical response to the recognition that each of us is imperfect and "no matter whom you are, how experienced or smart, you will fail."

The last value of caring presented is curiosity. It is important to reflect upon the lessons learned in the course of your daily activities and determine how to use those insights for continuous improvement of work and self.

Showing we truly care can be challenging but it is not impossible. I can admit that I have room for improvement, can you?

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

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By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD

This is a continuation of my column from last week. If you missed it, it can be found at www.thetowncommon.com or at my blog listed at the end of this column.

Last week I discussed what I believe to be the “universal” thing that all people long for – to know that we are cared for. I described a recent situation of my own with a new doctor in which I felt cared for not only by the doctor, but by the entire “team” at this particular office. What a good feeling compared to just feeling like a number.

However, showing how much we care can be difficult to maintain all the time, especially with all the challenges of modern day life. This goes for all our relationships, not just the doctor-patient relationship. It is not fair to anyone to allow ourselves to rationalize our behavior. The core of caring is in our actions and attitude.

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Time: While the market has been hot there are certainly no guarantees that your home will sell immediately. There is a buyer for every home; sometimes it takes more than one open house to find them though. When I was young my mother used to say “Patience is a virtue”. Good advice, although “first come (to the house) first served (with an offer)” is a nice thought for the seller too. Good luck and know that in time, hopefully right away if all goes well, you will be on your way to a closing.

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buyers realize that the only thing they can afford is a home that needs work or unless you are flipping a home, very few buyers want a home that isn’t in move in condition. If your property does need updating, you should do what it takes to make it the most saleable. It is worth the money to remove old wallpaper, paint, replace carpet, and replace the roof if it's almost at the end of its life. Just saying “the buyer is going to want to decide what kind of paint or carpet they want”. Maybe true, but you will have to go through a number of buyers before finding the one willing to overlook the torn and stained carpet or unfinished trim work. There are exceptions to every rule so as always, it's a good idea to discuss your home and your plans with your listing agent before getting started.

Price: You want to have the best price on the market. That doesn't necessarily mean the lowest price, it means the best value for the money. You want a price that is going to attract buyers. If you price your home too high nobody will look at it. The “we can always come down” doesn’t always work. Find a price with your REALTOR® that makes sense. If you have a local REALTOR® that has sales consult him or her. What you paid for your home or what your neighbors sold their home for last year is irrelevant when deciding on your asking price. Factors you and your REALTOR® should consider are your home's current condition, the

From a slow period in the dead of winter (Thanksgiving to January 1st) to now has seen a dramatic increase in real estate activity. The “fiscal cliff” was averted and buyers are out there looking and more importantly, buying. Sellers realize that with low inventory their home faces little to no competition if priced and marketed correctly.

Home sales in 2012 were up 18 percent over 2011, according to data released January 24 by The Warren Group.

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The Massachusetts Association of Realtors released its own data January 24, showing a spike in residential real estate activity last year. "December capped off a very active year in 2012 as the real estate market in Massachusetts made significant progress towards recovery,"

Now that the market has leveled off and buyers can’t say “the house we just saw is nice but we are going away for a month and we will make an offer when we get back”, here are some important factors to consider when selling in this market:

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