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ROWLEY – What could be a better setting for a winter play for a New England audience than a Caribbean island where the god of love has a bet with the god of death.

Once on This Island, a one-act musical that played on Broadway, is Stephanie Hasselbeck’s favorite. So naturally, when asked to direct a musical at the Pine Grove Elementary School that features 45 fifth and sixth graders, plus one second grader, as well as a 20-person fourth grade chorus, the pre-school teacher who grew up acting herself zeroed in on a musical she loves.

“This is what I really love to do. I want to give back,” Hasselbeck said just before the cast launched

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From left are Kelsey Nichols, Riley Watkins and Stephanie Hasselbeck

NEWBURYPORT – Despite higher than expected construction bids, the expansion of the popular Clipper City Rail Trail is moving ahead. The lowest bidder, E.T.&L. Construction, is expected to begin preliminary planning on the trail in February.

Geordie Vining, the city’s planner who supervised the construction of phase one of the mile-long first phase of the trail, said MassDOT has several projects on-going in the state and can absorb some higher costs.

“Some projects come in higher. Others are lower,”

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Tom Secino (l) and Colleen Turner Secino (r) celebrate the launch of their new venture.

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Colleen Turner Secino shares, “We had talked several times about moving the business in a new direction. Pillows, for example, were considered. But it was Tom’s prototype bag as a birthday gift to me this past summer that made me realize, ‘This is it.’”

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Vining said.The lowest bid for the construction work, received

last month by MassDOT, was $4.8 million, which exceeded the projected cost estimate. Mayor Donna Holaday told the city council the agency will pay as much as 110 percent of the costs or about $5.3 million for the project.

The city is receiving both state and federal funds for the expansion of the rail trail.

The project, which will extend the trail by an additional 1.5 miles, may be completed by the end of 2018, but cold slip into 2019, Vining said.

into a dress rehearsal for the musical they will perform in the Triton High School auditorium.

She believes that from this cast of elementary students may spring a future Broadway star, or more importantly, every cast member will gain self confidence that will help them make presentations in the future.

A graduate of the University of Hartford’s Hartt School, Hasselbeck grew up in Danvers, but married into a Rowley family. “There is so much to love in this little community.”

One reason the musical works is that it offers a large number of solos. “Everyone in the cast can feel they have a part in telling the story,” Hasselbeck said.

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Modern Woodmen of America Summit chapter members hosted and volunteered at the recent Ipswich Dinner Bell. (L-R) J. Richard (Trustee) & Marie Julien of Salem; Suzanne Carpentier (Activities Coordinator & Financial Representative) of Rowley; Dorothy Calandra of Ipswich, Hometown Hero recipient; Elizabeth & Joseph Soucy (Managing Partner – Soucy District) of Georgetown; and Donna Thibodeau (Summit chapter Vice President) of Rowley; also present, Peter Carpentier (Summit chapter President) of Rowley.

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Local Modern WoodmenMembers Honor Hometown Hero

Dorothy Calandra of Ipswich, was honored on January 25, 2016 at the Ipswich Dinner Bell for countless hours of service to the community.

Calandra was honored for exceptional volunteerism by unceasingly carrying out the Ipswich Dinner Bell’s Mission Statement along with her dedicated team of volunteers: Knowing that hunger presents itself both physically and relationally, the Ipswich Dinner Bell is a non-profit cooperation of Churches and Community organizations that exists with a shared love of God and neighbor to serve hot, nutritious meals, free to all who come, and create a mealtime atmosphere of fellowship with one another; through Modern Woodmen of America’s Hometown Heroes Program. In recognition of her efforts, members of Modern Woodmen’s Rowley Summit chapter presented Calandra with a certificate and awarded a $100 grant to Ipswich Dinner Bell, the charitable organization of her choice. Individuals interested in volunteering or donating may contact Dorothy at [email protected] or visit www.ipswichdinnerbell.org

“Improving the quality of life for our members, their families and their communities is Modern Woodmen’s mission,” says Suzanne Carpentier, local Modern Woodmen contact. “The Hometown Heroes Program helps us acknowledge and thank volunteers across the country for doing just that.”

Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, Summit chapters provide fun and fulfilling experiences to fit the busy lifestyles of those 55 and over.

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By shopping PORT•SACKS, you are not just getting an original, one-of-a-kind product at an affordable price, but you are also supporting the Made-In-America movement. This initiative, growing stronger each day, seeks to strengthen local economies by creating jobs, while setting a new standard for a more socially responsible manufacturing process.

E a c h PORT•SACK consists of marine and outdoor grade fabrics, stainless steel hardware and 100% USA made rigging rope that is hand-whipped and twice-dipped. The accent material is part of a uniquely named line, using all the short lots of high-end materials found. Once a material is gone? The line is gone. Tom quips, “From solids and geometric patterns to funky florals, we grab ‘em. Best of all, we are using leftover materials that might otherwise end up in landfills.”

The company currently produces two styles of bags, Bosun’s and Captain’s, in three different sizes, with a third Admiral’s line, featuring fine leathers, coming soon. The small Bosun’s sack measures 11”W x 4”D x 12”H; medium 14”W x 5”D x 12”H; and large 20”W x 7”D x 14”H. All are fully lined with Sunbrella® and cleanly finished, inside and out. Each sack includes two (2) hand-whipped and twice-dipped, 100% cotton cord handles made from

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The Captain’s sacks come in the same sizes, but feature marine grade, PreFixx® vinyl that literally wraps the bag in protection. It is carefully crafted for the bottom and top bands and lines the interior, making this bag the perfect carry-all for laptops, files and anything else. Like the Bosun, it includes two rope handles, Textilene®

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“Best of all, no two bags are ever alike,” Colleen shares. “Our targeting short lots for the material choices limits the number of combinations for a line, but even if we had a lot of one material, the options for design are endless.”

Taking a page from the ubiquitous nail polish line, OPI, each material, or line, is given a fun, sometimes silly, name. “My favorite so far is ‘I’m a Fern Believer,’ a white leaf outline on a vibrant chartreuse background,” Colleen notes. “I use lyrics, TV references and pop culture for ideas. Naming a line is definitely the highlight of the whole production process for me.”

To learn more about PORT•SACKS or to purchase a bag, visit www.PortSacks.com or visit Tom and Colleen at the the Winter Newburyport Farmers’ Market on Sunday Feb. 21st, Mar. 20th, or Apr. 17th.

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The trail, which will follow the old City Branch railroad line, abandoned in the 1970s, will run from March’s Hill to the harbormaster headquarters on the river.

Using the boardwalk and meandering through parking lots along the waterfront, bikers, walkers and runners can connect with the existing trail. Ultimately the city hopes to continue the trail upriver to Cashman Park.

Vining said MassDOT has been generous in the time it allows the project to be completed. The first phase of the Clipper City Rail Trail, completed in 2010, took two years.

The second leg of the rail trail has proven to be even more complex, requiring the city to negotiate long-term leases with a variety of property owners, including homeowners, National Grid, the U.S. Coast Guard, Newburyport Redevelopment Authority, Newburyport Waterfront Trust and New England Development because the trail will pass through their properties.

The new trail, MassDOT project manager Al Miller said last year, will be eight to 10 feet wide and will follow the old train tracks that for about 100 years carried freight on the City Branch Railroad to the ships docked at the waterfront. The tracks were abandoned in the 1970s.

The trail will have multiple access points for bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and pedestrians from different streets and neighborhoods. The project will feature sculpture, interpretive panels and custom signage with funding support from the Mayor Gayden W. Morrill Charitable Foundation and the Recreational Trails Grant Program.

The asphalt trail will have a diverse character, starting along the Merrimack River waterfront with new access to river views, wind through the congested South End residential neighborhood along the old City Branch rail corridor, and curving through acres of woodlands to Parker Street in the Town of Newbury. It will cross High Street through an old railroad underpass that will have some decorative lighting. The trail will end

just over the Newbury town line at Parker Street, not far from the train station and the terminus of the first trail.

Ultimately, the city would like to link its two trails at the train station, but there are some logistical challenges that MassDOT must resolve before that can happen.

Vining said he did not know much about ET&L Construction, which will build the trail, but said he had heard it has built other rail trails.

The Stow, MA, company, which also builds bridges, roads and airports, stated on its web site: “E.T.& L. has constructed many miles of these re-use trails in various communities in Central Massachusetts to provide safe walking, jogging and biking paths for all residents to use.”

Most recently, E.T. & L has worked with MassDOT to build the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, a multi-use recreational trail in Westfield MA which will join the city of Westfield with the Southwick Rail Trail and the Farmington Valley Greenway in Connecticut.

While they rehearse and practice on the small stage at Pine Grove, the production will be held on the large stage at Triton. “The stage at Triton is really big,” she said. Performing there in the large auditorium will give the younger students a taste of what may be coming for them.

The students will perform Once on this Island on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Triton Regional High School with shows at 2 and 6 p.m.

Based on a 1985 novel, My Love, My Love, the musical is set in Haiti. It has elements of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. It is the story of a peasant girl on a tropical island, who uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes.

The original Broadway production ran from 1990 to 1991, and the West End production opened in 1994, where it won the 1995 Olivier

PGS Students Perform Caribbean Musical at Triton

Continued from page 1 Award for Best New Musical.One a stormy night on the island,

thunder booms, making a small girl cry in fear. To comfort her, the village storytellers tell the child the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy young man from the other side of the island.

Four gods rule Haiti -- the Mother of the Earth, Agwé, the God of Water, Erzulie, the Goddess of Love, and Papa Ge, the Demon of Death. During the storm the gods save the life of a little orphan, Ti Moune, played by second grader Kelsey Nichols, by placing her in a tree above the flood’s waves. She is found and subsequently adopted by peasants.

Years later, a grown-up Ti Moune, played by sixth grader Riley Watkins, prays to the gods to let her know her purpose and to let her be like the fast-driving strangers on the roads near her village. Hearing her plea, the gods laugh, but Agwé decides to give her love, because it is stronger

than any other element. Offended, Papa Ge, the demon of

death, proposes a bet with the other gods that death is stronger than love. Agwe arranges for the car of Daniel Beauxhomme, a young rich man, to crash during a storm so that Ti Moune may meet him and restore him to health.

Over the objections of the other peasants including her parents, Ti Moune helps the intruder recover and falls in love with the stranger. When Papa Ge comes to take Daniel’s life, Ti Moune offers her life in exchange for Daniel’s so that he will not die. An angry Papa Ge leaves, but reminds Ti Moune that he will return, because her life now belongs to him.

Hasselbeck said the musical is one of her favorites because of the great musical numbers.

Tickets for Once on This Island are $10 in advance, available by emailing Kim Geyer ([email protected]) or $13 at the door.

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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, Feb 03, 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.

ANTIQUE FLEA MARKETFabulous dealers set up at the

Antique Flea Market at the Elks Hall on Rt. 108 (282 Durham Rd.) in Dover, NH. Wednesday, Feb 3rd from 8am - 1pm. It is an amazing experience that will bring back fond memories. Always showing wonderful merchandise. From country and primitives, ephemera and books, to costume jewelry, tools, coins and the unique. The next one after that is Wednesday again on March 2nd from 8am - 1pm. Like us on Facebook at: Dover Antique Flea Market, New Hampshire. For more information call 603-770-1994.

LOCAL POVERTY MATTERS TO DISCUSS SCHOOL NURSES’ ROLE IN FIGHTING POVERTY

Cathy Riccio, RN, Coordinator for Health Services for Newburyport Public Schools, will speak at the February 3, 2016 Local Poverty Matters Study Group at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, at 7pm. Riccio will explain the poverty issues that school nurses face, how extensive the problem is, and what actions they are often forced to take. It is free and open to the public.

JAZZ VESPERSJazz Vespers, Wednesday, February

3, 8-9pm, in the historic Meeting House of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport. Lark Madden and the Jazz Vespers House Band includes Susan Creamer on piano, Tomas Havrda on drums, and Mike Gruen on bass. Jean Lambert will provide seasonal readings. Jazz Vespers celebrates the inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music, and includes readings and time for reflection. All are welcome. Free.

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IMAGINE, SING, & LEARN: HOW DO I KEEP WARM?

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You’ll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Thu, Feb 04, 2016; 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm OR Fri, Feb 05, 2016; 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $8/child, $7. 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.

ROWLEY BOOK CLUBThe Rowley Book Club is currently

reading An Untamed State by Roxane Gay. Mireille lives a fairy tale life as the daughter of a wealthy Haitian until she is kidnapped. When her father refuses to pay the ransom, she is tormented by her captor, a man called The Commander, who resents her privileged world, far from the crushing poverty of the rest of the country. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, then join us for a discussion on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. March’s title will be Elephant Company by Vicki Croke. The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street and is fully accessible. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th

IMAGINE, SING, & LEARN: HOW DO I KEEP WARM?

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You’ll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Thu, Feb 04, 2016; 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm OR Fri, Feb 05, 2016; 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $8/child, $7. 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.

HALF-DAY MOVIE SHOWING: MINIONS! (PG)

(All ages) FEB. 5th at 1pm. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield, Ma. Nothing to do after school on a Friday half day? Come to the library for a movie! On Triton School District Half-Days (Professional Days), The Newbury Town Library will be showing movies at 1pm. Popcorn and water will be served. Movies will be rated G or PG, and posted before the movie day. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register to let us know you’re coming :-) To help determine if this movie is appropriate for your child, check out commonsensemedia.org, a wonderful resource for books, movies, video games and more. Funded by contributions from the Friends of the Library. Please sign up on our online calendar to let us know you’re coming at newburylibrary.org/youth.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th

CATMOBILEThe Catmobile, which offers

low cost spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to Tom’s Discount Store located at 175 Elm Street in Salisbury on 2/6 & 2/20. Our “Beat the Heat” campaign in February only, offers the low cost of $20 for spaying owned female cats. This offer is made possible by a grant received from Petsmart Charities. The regular price for a spay is $120. Mention of our “Beat the Heat” campaign must be made when booking an appointment to qualify for this low price. The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society operates The Catmobile which is staffed by a licensed veterinarian and one veterinary technician. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fleas and ear mites. Individually packaged take-home flea treatment is available for $15 per dose. A male neuter is $80. Ferals are $35 and will be ear-tipped. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGOur experienced leaders will

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ONCE ON THIS ISLANDPlease join us for a fantastic display

of hard-working, talented children in PGS’s presentation of “Once on this Island”. Students of Pine Grove School will perform Once on this Island on Saturday, February 6, with shows at Triton Regional High School at 2 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, available by emailing Kim Geyer ([email protected]) or $13 at the door. The show, featuring 45 fifth and sixth grade students, as well as a 20-person fourth grade chorus, tells the story of a young girl on a Caribbean island who wishes for excitement and is sent on a journey that tests the power of love.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Photography display in February at Rowley Public Library - Our featured artists this month are the students at Parker River Preschool. The photos on display are of children and the wonders they find on their forest walks. Many of the photos were taken by the kids themselves, and some include stories written by the children based on what they discovered. Students range from two to six years old. The display case this month has a genealogist’s family tree. A current Peabody traces her family back through four generations of paternal and maternal ancestors, with historical records, photos, and memorabilia. Both displays will be available through the month of February at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley. For more information, call 978-948-2850.

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NEW! KIDS’ STORY HOURMonday, February 8th at 10:00 am

and Monday, February 22 at 10:00 am, Bring your 3-5 year old youngster to the refuge visitor center for a good old-fashioned story hour. For each session, a refuge volunteer will read a story about an animal or some other interesting aspect of nature. The kids will then complete a related craft to take home. Enrollment is limited to 12 children. The parent or guardian must remain for the entire program. Preregistration is required for this program. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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IPSWICH PUBLIC FORUMResidents are invited to a forum

on Wednesday February 10 to discuss the future of Ipswich’s Winthrop Elementary School. The forum will be held in Room A of the Ipswich Town Hall from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Ipswich has received approval from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to undertake a feasibility study to renovate or construct a new Winthrop School. The Ipswich School Building Committee has engaged the architectural firm of Eastman Perkins/ Design Partnership of Cambridge to undertake the feasibility study. Public input is being sought on a variety of aspects of this project including grade configurations (allocation of grades between Winthrop and Doyon) or building a single elementary school; site locations (existing or other); elements in the school that addresses present and future needs; and what is important to the community in this new project. The forum is sponsored by the School Building committee and is the first of several public forums planned for this

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CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLEThe Civil War Roundtable of the

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Both of these young people had not been to a dentist since they left home to go out on their own. Both presented with multiple dental problems that need to be addressed to prevent loss of teeth and a spiraling downward direction of their dental health. Both do not have dental insurance and both are concerned and even overwhelmed at how they can afford to treat their problems.

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The last two weeks I discussed a few issues with regards to dental insurance. I argued that dental insurance is not really “insurance”; it is a rebate for certain dental procedures. I also mentioned that the general perception of dental insurance is often an obstacle for patients. There are as many people who have insurance who use it as a barrier to get needed treatment as those who don’t have it.

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