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NEWBURYPORT – Th e Clipper City Rail Trail, which currently extends from the train station to the Merrimack River waterfront, has been so popular that the city, state and federal government, plus several foundations, are ready to create a second trail that will extend south from the river to the Newbury town line.

Mayor Donna Holaday, who opened the MassDOT public hearing on the second trail last week, called the fi rst rail trail “a tremendous resource for our city.” On a Saturday last July, about 1,000 people were counted as they walked, ran and biked along the 1.1 mile long trail.

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NEWBURY – Willy Wonka and Charlie Bucket are back in the chocolate factory, but the play Newbury Elementary School students are presenting this spring in Sweetly Ever After is not just a re-enactment of the famous children's story and fi lms.

Th e play, which opens Th ursday night, April 10, for four performances at the school theater, is based on the Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but playwright Stacey April Fix has created a new play for Th eater Workshop, an after-school program, that re-imagines many of the familiar characters and creates several new ones.

Fix describes the new play as “a mash” of Dahl, Lewis Carroll, contemporary writer Larry David and herself.

Fix, who left Broadway in 1998 to create Workshop Arts, Inc. on the North Shore, is following in good company. Dahl's novel has been re-invented by Hollywood, fi rst in the original movie, starring Gene Wilder, and subsequently in a movie starring Johnny Depp.

In Sweetly Ever After, Newbury Elementary School teacher David Williams brings the eccentric Willy Wonka to life. Th e play follows much of the original story, but Fix has added several characters and rewritten some of Dahl's characters to make the play fresh and fun.

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Williams, who has played the character Scrooge in two of Fix's earlier plays, is returning to the stage after an eight-year sabbatical from acting, Williams said he returned, despite a busy schedule, because “Who could resist the chance to play Willy Wonka?”

As in the original play, Charlie Bucket, a polite and well-mannered boy, inherits the chocolate factory because of his honesty and integrity.

But the young Bucket is opposed in managing the factory by Wonka's nephew, Webster Wonka, who felt he should have inherited the family business. Charlie tries to manage the crazy environment and mix of characters

add bike and pedestrian lanes to the new Whittier Bridge on Interstate 95 over the Merrimack River, the mayor said.

At the second public hearing on the trail, there was solid support for the trail from the three dozens residents and interested citizens who came to the City Hall auditorium to learn more about the trail. Several neighbors, while backing the new trail, said they were concerned about several issues, ranging from increased parking on the narrow streets to a fear that the underpass for the trail would become a haven for the homeless or partying teenagers.

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This may have been a cold winter, but the generosity of our local community has warmed our hearts and kept hundreds of babies dry. Community Giving Tree’s February/March Diaper Drive was our most successful yet, collecting over 13,000 diapers and 50 packages of wipes. We’d like to thank the following preschools, church groups, and other organizations, for helping keep local babies in need clean, dry, and healthy:

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Dear Community,

On Saturday, March 15, 2014, Pine Grove School combined organizations and hosted our Inaugural Social and Auction themed "Forging A Stronger Pine Grove Community” at The Governor’s Academy. The purpose of the event was to raise money to support the Pine Grove School PTA, Rowley Public Education Fund and to help defray the cost of 5th Grade Ecology Camp.

The night was filled with fun, laughter, dancing and most importantly successful fundraising for Pine Grove School! Thank you for all who attended and a special thank you for all our supporters: Institution for Savings for event sponsorship, Derrick Gardner for your fabulous artwork, Country Gardens for the flowers and balloons, Leanne Lavoie for printing the program, Governor’s Academy for the amazing space, Rowley Liquors for their continued support, J&C Entertainment for their DJ services, and Arian Haley and Sandy Lanphear for creating the Auction book.

Thank you to our community patrons for their delicious food contribution; Mike’s Pastry, Pomodori, Majestic Dragon, Poland Springs, Spuds, Sandrino’s, Spinelli’s, Papa Gino’s of Newburyport, and Chic-fil-A, Whole Foods and BJs, Costco, General Linens, the Lyons Family and the Guglielmi Family.

The night would not have been made possible without the countless of hours by our many volunteers; Nicole Thornton, Celeste Kiricoples, Jen Godfrey, Arian Haley, Joanna White, Tricia Savino, Wendy Quinn, Chris Quinn, Theresa Karol, Danielle Thistlewood, Dyann Angeloni-Guarino, Jacqueline Trojan, Cyndi Leonard, Jill Bouley, Kate Machado, Mary Beradino, Kristen Morgese, Johanna Lent, Jeanine Dupuis, Chase Craveiro, Erica Geyer, Luci DiTulliio, Sieglinde Aigner-Crooks, Pam Gay, Josette Renda, Maghann Merrill, Tina Knight, Derrick Gardner, MaryEllen Bernier, Loriana Salvati, Sandy Lanphear, Stephanie Faloon, Tara Robillard, Jean Atherton, Torrie Nguyen, Denise Meader, Amber Quigley, Joanne Hight, Patti Cummings, Karen Muzi, Becky Ewell, Kelly Brosch and the Teachers and Staff at Pine Grove. Your dedication is appreciated beyond words!

Sincerely,Pine Grove PTA

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ROWLEY - Sea View, a skilled nursing facility that provides long-term care and rehabilitation services in Rowley, received a five-star rating -- the highest possible -- in a "Best Nursing Homes" article published by U.S. News & World Report. To help families make informed decisions about care for their loved ones, the January 2014 story evaluated facilities based on a number of criteria and assigned ratings based on the results. Fewer than one in

four homes received the publication's five-star "best" accolades.

According to U.S. News, it based its rankings on how the facilities fared in three categories: state-conducted health inspections, how much time nurses spend with residents, and the quality of medical care. It gathered the data from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an oversight agency that monitors and regulates the industry.

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by the national publication," says Aseda Aborgah, Sea View's director. "If you look closely at how the report was developed, it's clear that our staff members deserve the credit. They are the ones delivering the care and interacting directly with our residents."

Stephen Comley II, the third-generation owner and administrator of Sea View, agrees. "Residents and their families appreciate the commitment, dedication, and compassion of our staff members," he says. "Because of our staff, we've been able to establish a solid reputation for quality care. It's great to have the endorsement of U.S. News to support our reputation."

Many consumers look to U.S. News for unbiased information about many items. It also publishes comparative reports about hospitals, doctors, and health insurance. In addition to health-related matters, the magazine prints popular guides to universities and colleges, mutual

funds, vacations, and places to retire. Its report about nursing homes is available online at http://health.usnews_com/best-nursing-homes.

Sea View is a 62-bed residential nursing facility that provides 24-hour care for chronically ill and frail elders, including those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. It also offers subacute care and rehabilitation services for patients recovering from an illness or serious accident. Housed in a former mansion on a lovely 300-acre campus, the facility features an inviting and unique ambiance. Sea View is bit of an anomaly in an era of mostly corporate-owned, large, and impersonal facilities. Its warm, home-like charm continues a tradition of compassionate care begun more than fifty years ago by the Comley family.

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New Rail Trail Through the South EndTh e new trail, which will kick off

at the south end of the downtown waterfront, will be a bit longer, about 1.5 miles, said MassDOT project manager Al Miller. Th e cost will be about $3.1 million.

Th e trail, which will be eight to 10 feet wide, will take 15 months to complete, starting next spring. It 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. Th e tracks were abandoned in the 1970s.

Th e trail will have multiple access points for bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and pedestrians from diff erent streets and neighborhoods. Th e 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.

Th e asphalt trail will have a diverse character, starting along the Merrimack River waterfront with new access to the river view, 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. Th e trail will end just over the Newbury town line at Parker Street, not far from the train station and the terminus of the fi rst trail.

Ultimately, the city would like to have the two trails connect, but there are some logistical issues that MassDOT must resolve before that happens.

Th e planning for the new trail also has faced several challenges. Currently, 99-year leases are being negotiated with National Grid, the U.S. Coast Guard, Newburyport Redevelopment Authority, Newburyport Waterfront Trust and New England Development because the trail will pass through properties they own. For a city that takes pride in being the birthplace of the Coast Guard, it is the Coast Guard that appears to be creating the greatest challenge for the trail planners. Th e Coast Guard, which maintains a headquarters on the Merrimack, is directly in the path of the new trail. Th e trail planners, headed by the city's senior project manager, Geordie Vining and Ron Hedrick with the engineering and planning fi rm Stantec, have been forced to route the trail with sharp turns around the Coast Guard headquarters.

Th e Coast Guard was not excited about having hundreds of bikers and joggers crossing through their secure headquarters on the trail.

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“Everyone has been very cooperative,” Hedrick said.

Vining assured several concerned residents that the trail was unlikely to attract the homeless and teenagers. Th ere were spots along the current trail that had such “negative activity” before it was opened, he said. Once the trail was in use and lighted, the homeless and teenagers moved elsewhere.

Because the trail has numerous access points, Hedrick and Vining told residents that the parking for the trail would be dispersed and should not create additional challenges for residents fi nding a parking space near their homes.

Mary Foley, a neighbor to the trail, worried that hikers and bikers would be able to look directly into her back yard where her two young children play.

Vining and Hedrick promised to work with all property owners to determine what issues the new trail might create and work to develop a solution.

For questions about the new trail, contact Geordie Vining at 978-465-4400.

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“Creativity and chaos abound in the chocolate factory,” Fix said.

Among other problems, Bucket misses his family and wants to go home.

Ultimately the play asks the question: What happens to a man who gets everything he wants?

Sweetly Ever After features even more dance numbers than her previous plays, Fix said.

“With show stopping dances and spectacular colorful costumes the cast of 78 fi ll the theater with high energy and laughter. Th e unique story results in unusual twists that will delight theater goers of all ages and everyone who loves a story that ends sweetly ever after,” the show's news release states.

Th e show's choreographer, Triton High School senior Rachel Hall, is directing the dance numbers in her last play with Fix. It will be her 14th play with Th eater Arts, starting when she was in the sixth grade. She is leaving after graduation for Los Angeles to attend college.

As in all of Fix's plays, developing character traits plays a big role. She believes that the children who participate in Th eater Arts during the school year and her Workshops in the Woods camp in the summer take away far more than just learning how to act, sing and dance.

“Pointless plays are really pointless,” she said.

Workshop Arts is a non-profi t foundation dedicated to building a strong creative community that celebrates the collaborative work of theater arts across the grades and ages.

For more information on Workshop Arts, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Sweetly Ever After will be presented at the school, 63 Hanover Street in Newbury. Performances will be at 7 p.m. On Th ursday, Friday and Saturday, April 10 through 12, and on at 1 p.m. On Sunday, April 13.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2nd

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Dates: Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16,23, and 30, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: STAY WITH THE GROUP!

Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a diff erent theme each week. Come for one or sign up for the series. Last in the series: Family Matters (4/9) on Wednesday, April 2, 3:45-5:15 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $15. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fi tness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12

or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

PRESCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHTS

Newbury Elementary School on Monday April 7; Pine Grove School on Th ursday April 3 and; Salisbury Elementary School on Wednesday April 2. Parents 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. Applications packets will be available for next year’s program. Children must be three years old before September 1, 2014 in order to apply. Th e Triton Regional School District preschool programs provide child-centered developmentally appropriate preschool classes for young children ages three to fi ve. Classes meet two or three mornings 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.

LOCAL POVERTY MATTERSOn Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00pm

in the lower meetinghouse at Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Scott Richardson, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at Project Bread-Walk for Hunger in Boston will speak at the Local Poverty Matters Study Group. Walk for Hunger was severely aff ected last year by the Marathon bombings. Th is year's walk will be on Sunday May 4. Mr. Richardson’s main topic will be "A Fresh Approach to Ending Hunger." He will also provide an update on the extent of

hunger in Massachusetts in general, and in the Seacoast Area specifi cally. Local food pantries that receive fi nancial support from the Walk for Hunger will also take part in the forum. Th is lecture and discussion is also sponsored by Pennies for Poverty, a nonprofi t group dedicated to alleviating the eff ects of poverty locally. Local Poverty Matters meets on the fi rst Wednesday evening each month and is free and open to the public.

SPRING CELEBRATIONOn Wednesday, April 2 at 8:00pm at

the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Jazz Vespers will off er music celebrating Spring. Jazz Vespers celebrates the inspiration of Jazz, Blues, and Swing music, and includes readings and time for refl ection. All are welcome.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3rd

LAUGH YOURSELF HEALTHYTh e Newbury Senior Center cordially

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

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HOMESCHOOL STUDY SESSION: ANIMAL TAXONOMY

Monthly focus topics for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each with an on-site study session and an exciting fi eld trip. Teacher: Lisa Hutchings. Th is month’s fi eld trip is to Th e Harvard Museum of Natural History on April 17. Th ursday, April 3, 1:00–3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $17. 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.

PICK UP BASKETBALLAre you game for some pick-up

basketball? Join our new over 50 team! Th is adult basketball team will meet every Th ursday afternoon from 4:00-5:00pm in the Ipswich Town Hall Gym. If you love to play the sport and are tired of keeping up with the 20-30 year olds, come check it out!


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ROWLEY BOOK CLUB MEETINGRowley Book Club to meet Th ursday,

April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Th is month, the Rowley Library Book Club has chosen Th e Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka, winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Enjoy this poetic story of the Japanese “picture brides” of the 1920s, from their anticipation during the boat ride over, through their struggles to adapt to a new husband and a new culture, to the diffi culties suff ered during WWII. Pick up your copy today, then join us on Th ursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to share what you thought. Come see why this book group has lasted so long! For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4th

RUMMAGE SALEOn Friday, April 4, 6:00pm to 7:30pm

and on Saturday, April 5, 9:00am to 11:30am, the First Religious Society will hold its Rummage Sale in Parish Hall, 26 Pleasant Street. Donations of gently used garments, purses, shoes, and accessories will be accepted at the lower meetinghouse during the week leading to the sale. Any questions, please call 978-465-0602 ext 401.

JOPPA DANCE COMPANY Joppa Dance Company presents:

Out of the Blue at the Th e Firehouse Center for the Arts Newburyport on Friday, April 4th, 2014 2 shows only: 6:00pm and 8:00pm Tickets : $14.00 Adults, $12.00 Students/Seniors Th e Joppa Dance Company performance will feature all new work by directors Fontaine Dubus, Cheryl Fisher and Jen Steeves, plus a modern repertory piece by Pam Smith. Many pieces have been choreographed by the dancers. Part of Joppa's mission is to encourage and cultivate dancers who are comfortable developing their own work. Audiences will see how creative and innovative these dancers truly are. http://danceplacenbpt.com/joppa.html

SPRING HAWK WATCHING ON PLUM ISLAND- A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BIRDING!

April is the time you can see a variety of spectacular hawks unusually well on the refuge as they migrate through our area. Join Paul Roberts, Founder of the Eastern Massachusetts Hawk Watch (EMHW), for a narrated slide presentation about the amazing birds of prey you can see in spring. Friday, April 4th at 7:00 pm Th is hour-long, encore presentation will be held in the refuge visitor center auditorium. Venue capacity is limited to 75 attendees (fi rst-come, fi rst-served). Admission to this program is free and preregistration is NOT required. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will be off ering the following free public programs during the month of April. Please note that many of the refuge programs require preregistration. Registrations are not confi rmed until the registrant receives a phone call from a member of the refuge staff . Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

THE STATE OF THE BIRDS Join Joan Walsh, Mass Audubon

Director of Bird Monitoring, to learn about the challenges our breeding birds encounter, and the changes documented during Mass Audubon’s landmark Breeding Bird Atlas 2. We will look in-depth at the changes in distribution of our breeding birds, with an eye on the North Shore as well as the rest of the Commonwealth, and discuss strategies for eff ective conservation of our breeding birds. Friday, April 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m. FREE, but please call to preregister, as seating is limited: 978-887-9264. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld is off ering a variety of workshops and walks this spring for adults, families, and children. For more information on the programs listed below, call 978-887-9264 or visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver .

SINGLES DANCESingles dance every Friday at Daniels

Hall, Route 4, Nottingham, NH., 8 PM to 12. Dance is BYOB, casual dress, $12 admission, includes a free hot buff et and free drink set-ups. Bring your own liquor, Non alcoholic drinks are available. For more info visit: www.singlesdanceparties.com or call 603 942-8525.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5th

DESIGNING A BUTTERFLY GARDEN

In this workshop based on organic methods, Catherine Carney-Feldman, accredited organic land care professional, will guide you in designing your own butterfl y garden using native plants. You will go home with a completed design so you will be ready to plant. Saturday, April 5, 9:00 a.m.-noon FEE: $30 ($25/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld is off ering a variety of workshops and walks this spring for adults, families, and children. For more information

on the programs listed below, call 978-887-9264 or visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver .

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 5, 9:00–11:30 am Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10. 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.

STORMWATER FAIRETh e Town of Newbury, Rowley and

Salisbury and the City of Newburyport are sponsoring the Second Annual "Stormwater Faire", to be held from 9 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the US Fish & Wildlife Service Headquarters on Plum Island Turnpike. Th is event is for elementary school children and their parents. Th e major theme is prevention of water pollution by taking care not to let pollutants be washed into our water bodies by stormwater. Th is will be explained by demonstrations and exhibits, and there will be opportunities for related fun activities for the young attendees. Th is event is in partial compliance with a US Environmental Protection Agency mandate.

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Girls, whose mission is to “Keep Our Dead Alive”, will be presenting a virtual tour, called “Welcome to the Graveyard”, centered on Amesbury’s twelve local cemeteries at Amesbury Public Library, Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 10am. Th e 90 minute presentation is built on photographs recently taken in these special and interesting burying places around Amesbury, which was founded in 1668, and charts the evolution of cemeteries and gravestones from the colonial era into the 21st century. Th is is a popular program that has been given around the New England area by Th e Gravestone Girls for almost fi fteen years. Th e group regularly works with libraries, historical societies and genealogical groups, among others, to teach about “the art, symbolism and

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------COA TRIPS - April 10 - Tour of Fenway Park, lunch at No Name Restaurant, tour of Old Ironsides and time at Quincy Market. $75pp includes transportation.; April 15 - Living Legend Debbie Reynolds @ Mohegan Sun. Includes transportation and $30 Casino Gaming/Lunch Voucher Package. $79pp. Still a few seats left!; April 26 - Tour of American Tobacco Heiress Doris Duke's Rough Point Mansion, Newport, RI. Includes transportation and lunch at Atlantic Beach Club and visit to a Newport distillery for rum/beer sampling. $92pp.; May 15 - Th e Tony Pace Show at White's of Westport. Direct from Vegas, the Tony Pace show features an amazing voice and hilarious comedic material. $75pp includes transportation, lunch and show.; June 7 - Boston Pops Film Night at Symphony Hall, Guest Conductor John Williams. Includes transportation and Family Style Italian Dinner at Calif. Pizza Kitchen, Pru Center, Boston. Limited Seating; early sign-up/payment recommended for this ticketed event. $94pp. Contact Newburyport COA 978-462-8650 or Amesbury COA 978-388-8138 for details. All are welcome.

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

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

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Th e Hampton Arts Network is pleased to announce Peg Duffi n as the April Artist of the month at the Hampton Town Hall. Th e title of her painting is the Garden Gate. Peg has been a Seacoast Art Association member for over 20 years and she was a founding member of HAN. Her art has been published and used several times for local fundraiser. She owns and operates her Art & Soul gallery and teaches watercolor classes from her home in Hampton. Th e serenity she brings to her paintings has been noticed by many people. Peg's paintings will be on display & for sale at the Hampton Town Hall through May 2 and may be viewed during regular business hours.

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April � - 8, �014 www.TheTownCommon.com IPSWICH - This is the local lodges' own interpretation of an awareness drive started a few years back. You may have heard the radio spots with Ben Franklin asking "is there greatness in you?" The idea is to make the community more aware of who we are and what we do. At John T. Heard we have chosen to take a more proactive approach in creating a program that not only opens our doors to the community, but provides opportunity for the community to benefit from some of our work. On Saturday April 12th from 9-3 at the John T Heard Lodge located in the Masonic Building on 70 Topsfield road we are hosting a FREE event during our open house. The Ipswich Police & Fire will be there along with the TRIAD. The TRIAD is an Ipswich based program that combines our public safety entities along with our council on aging. They are some of the unsung heroes of the senior community and will be talking about car fitment for seniors. The police will be talking about family safety issues, the fire will have a complimentary discussion as well as information on child car seats. The Masons will be providing information on the very active HELP (Hospital Equipment Loan Program) and running a MYCHIP program. DeMolay is working on re-establishing a local chapter for boys and will be also present. Weather permitting we will be having an Easter egg hunt for children. We ask that the parent(s)/guardian register how many children will attend at www.johntheardlodge.com to help us properly prepare for the event. These programs will run from opening at 9 am until noon. At noon we will be providing a free lunch and will remain open until 3 for all those interested in the fraternity. At 3 we will have the egg hunt. The Officers and Ambassador of the lodge will be on staff to aid and assist anyone with questions. As with all of our programs, donations of food for the local food pantry will be graciously accepted.

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------REGIONAL - 30 and Over Women's Softball. Haven’t played in 10, 20 or 30 years? Are your knees, ankles, back or hips aching? Then, you’ll fit right in! Come play with the only true non-profit sports organization in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire run by women, for women. Cost is $55.00*/cash or check; $58.00*/online. For more info, please visit us at www.dtssports.com.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Friends of Rowley COA would like to extend an invitation to the entire community. Throughout the year we offer many exquisite and unique trips. Our trips are and have always been open to the entire adult community. We currently have several trips scheduled and would love for you to join us. On May 15th, we are going to the Newport Playhouse in RI. There we will enjoy a spectacular buffet lunch, a live comedic production "My Husband's Wild Desires," followed by a Cabaret Show in the lounge for $73 per person. Sunday, June 22 through June 24th, we head north to the luxurious White Mountain Hotel for two nights of moose watching, tram riding, guided tours, live after dinner show and meals for $389 per person double occupancy. On Sunday July 20th we are going to Tanglewood. We have chosen great seats which are near the entrance to minimize walking distances.l We will first have a delicious lunch at The Cork n' Heath Restaurant and then head over to Tanglewood for the show for $135 per person. As always, all trips include round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation. Contact the Rowley COA for sign up and further details (978)948-7637.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Love, Laugh & Learn - Miss Brenda's Pre-school offers Fun-N-Sun Summer Camp programs week-to-week with different fun and creative themes. A camp week is Monday through Friday 8-2, Openings are also available for the fall 2014, Only 6 children per class, Mornings 9-12 for 2-3 year olds, Afternoons 12:30-3:20. 4-5 year olds, Children learning through hands-on fun and creative ways. To inquire more please call Brenda Fiers (978) 948-3987

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COA - Beginners Italian Class meets every Monday for the month of April at 10:00 a.m. Back by Popular Demand!! Italiano is a fun and rewarding language to learn. The key to learning to speak Italian is to learn a little bit each week, and to practice it in class or with your friends. Our beginners’ conversational course introduces you to the basics of the Italian language designed for those with little or no prior knowledge. Students start by learning everyday expressions and greetings, basic conversation. The course may also introduce reading and writing skills. Cultural differences will also be explored. Our instructor Antonietta Iannino is fluent in Italian. Pre-registration required, please call 978-462-2412

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - April Vacation Adventure Days: Tuesday Through Friday, April 22-25, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. For children in grades K-5. Kids will discover spring birds and bugs, look for beavers in the pond, search for frogs, salamanders, and turtles, get down and dirty as they learn about soil and the critters that live there, and enjoy fun, creative activities as they develop observation and discovery skills. FEE: $172 for all four days or $58 per day (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. See program topics: Tuesday, April 22: Marvelous Mammals, Wednesday, April 23: Wonderful Wings, Thursday, April 24: Splish, Splash, Friday, April 25: Digging in the Dirt. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield is offering a variety of workshops and walks this spring for adults, families, and children. For more information on the programs listed below, call 978-887-9264 or visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Essex County Trail Association is hosting the 19th annual EQUINE EXPO held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 9-3 in the Arena Building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Route 1, Topsfield, MA. We draw over 800 people to this event. We have new and used items for sale for the horse and rider. A Demo ring and a silent auction are also available. For more information call Kay 978-768-6275 or e-mail [email protected].

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NEWBURYPORT - Th e Newburyport Yard Waste Facility opens for regular seasonal hours on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 AM. Please drop off material only when the facility is open.

Th e Yard Waste Facility operates seasonally between April and December, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Leaves, mulch and garden waste separated from shrub trimmings, tree twigs, branches and trunks up to 18" in diameter are accepted. No dirt-covered stumps, stones, building wood, plastics or trash are accepted. It is helpful for compost material to be separated from wood chip material prior to arriving at the facility. Wood chip material, recycled separately from compost material, will be deposited on the right hand side as you enter the facility. Compost material will be deposited on the left hand side.

We encourage residents to leave grass clippings on lawns but will accept it at the facility. Proof of residency is required to obtain the seasonal sticker for a vehicle registered to the resident. Fees are $20.00 for residents under 65 and $5 for residents 65 and over. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall (during regular business hours) in the Health Department from March 31st to April 5th only. Once the facility opens stickers for residents will only be sold at the facility. Landscapers must purchase permits at City Hall in the Health Department always.

Curbside bagged leaf collection will take place on regular trash days during the weeks of April 21st and May 5th. Residents must place leaves in brown paper leaf bags or in marked barrels. Bags must be curbside by 6.30AM and contain only leaves. Bags containing branches, plants, dirt, rocks or trash will be left behind.

For information about bagged leaf collection or Th e Yard Waste Facility, please contact Molly Ettenborough, Recycling and Energy Coordinator, at 978-499-0413 or see the city’s web site at www.cityofnewburyport.com

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Dining & Entertainment

When spring fi nally arrives, we gladly shed heavy coats and snow boots. Meals, too, lighten up with warmer weather, as we leave behind hearty soups and heavier meals in favor of more sprightly and seasonal fare. Spring celebrations - from Easter brunches to graduation dinners - are great opportunities to revisit old favorites and try something new.

Th is spring, why not celebrate the season with a blend of familiar and new? Here are some favorite fl avors and foods of spring, along with some ideas for giving them new appeal:

* With bright colors and strong, sweet fl avor, citrus adds zing to spring. Lemon is ideal for incorporating into spring dishes, from enhancing veggies like early spring squash, to delightful desserts like Lemon Pull-Aparts. Lemon also plays well with a variety of fi sh dishes - perfect for anyone observing fi sh Fridays during Lent.

* Baked dinner rolls are a springtime favorite for every meal of the day. What Easter brunch would be complete without them? Dinner rolls take on fun seasonal fl are when you use ready-made options like Rhodes Bake-N-Serv dinner rolls to create edible works of art like bunny shapes, egg baskets and rabbit-shaped veggie dip bowls. Simply thaw the raw rolls, and shape them while still cold to make a variety of delicious, creative shapes - without the work of mixing and kneading your own dough. Try these two fun recipes to dress up any springtime table:

BUNNY BUNS

Ingredients:1 package Rhodes Dinner Rolls (thawed but still cold)

Directions:Cut a small piece of one roll for a tail. Roll remaining piece into

a 16-inch rope with pointed ends. Twist top of rope together. Place on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pull pointed ends apart for ears. Roll small cut-off piece into a ball for the tail. Using your fi nger, make an indentation at the spot for the tail. Moisten the tail with water and place in the indentation. Repeat to make as many bunnies as desired. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow rolls to rise for 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the wrap and bake at 350 F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy with butter.

VEGGIE RABBIT DIP BOWL

Serves 12. Prep time: 15 minutes (excluding thaw time). Bake time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients:2 loaves Rhodes Bread Dough, thawed but still cold2 sliced almonds2 large raisins1 egg, beaten

Directions:Cut one loaf of bread dough into 1/4 and 3/4 portions.

Shape 3/4 portion into egg shape for body and place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Shape 1/4 portion into pear shape and place above body for head. Clip side whiskers with scissors. Cut second loaf in half. Cut one half in half again for ears and roll into two 16-inch ropes. Fold together and place on top of head.

With remaining half of loaf, divide dough in half. Take one half and cut into two pieces. Shape into two large thumper feet and place under bunny. Clip toes. Divide last piece of dough into 1/3 and 2/3 portions. Divide 2/3 portion into two hands and place on side of body and clip fi ngers. Divide remaining 1/3 dough into two large balls and one small ball. Place two large balls on face for cheeks and one small ball for nose.

Place two raisins on face for eyes and two almonds for teeth. Brush everything with beaten egg, even the teeth. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise 15 to 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until browned. Let cool. Hollow out tummy and fi ll with your favorite dip.

Spring Into The Season: Great Dishes andFlavors to Celebrate Spring's Arrival

You can fi nd more great dinner roll recipes at www.rhodesbread.com.* Spring brings the arrival of one of the most delectable edible buds -

artichokes. Add them to pasta salads or green salads for fl avorful pizzazz. In addition to being delicious and timely for spring, artichokes are packed with antioxidants and fi ber, and are believed to deliver a host of health benefi ts, including improved digestion and lower cholesterol.

* Peas are the quintessential green veggie of spring. Low in calories and high in vitamin A, peas are a go-anywhere ingredient. Raw peas add color and snap to spring salads. A handful tossed into warm pasta dishes add a layer of fl avor and enhance nutritional value. Cream them as a base for a cold soup or a sauce to enhance fi sh.

* Nutritionists advise Americans to eat a colorful range of fruits and vegetables, and for sheer bright color and great fl avor it's hard to beat strawberries. Th ey also deliver a wealth of health benefi ts since they're packed with key nutrients like potassium, magnesium and vitamin K - all important for overall good health. Eat them sliced and sprinkled with an alternative sweetener for a simple, low-calorie treat, or try something new and original like strawberry bruschetta.

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IT’S BIG NIGHT! For families with children 4 years and

older. Saturday, April 5; groups go out every 10 minutes from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Learn about the creatures of vernal pools in this program that recreates the magic of “Big Night,” the fi rst warm rainy night of spring, when wood frogs and mole salamanders begin a mass migration to vernal pools where they breed. Take a one-hour guided walk along our Vernal Pool Trail, where you will meet some interesting characters who will share facts and stories about themselves and vernal pools. Refreshments will be served. FEE: $9 per person ($7/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld is off ering a variety of workshops and walks this spring for adults, families, and children. For more information on the programs listed below, call 978-887-9264 or visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver .

TRIVIA NIGHTPentucket Workshop Preschool is

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

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Get the basics on fi eld identifi cation, birding locations, and fi eld guides. Start an exciting, lifelong learning experience! Sunday, April 6, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $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.

“MAKER MADNESS” AT THE PARKER RIVER NWR VISITOR CENTER

Here’s a one day event that will provide an opportunity to explore the refuge by hi-tech device! From March 28th – April 7th geocachers around the world will join together to celebrate the people in their community who make geocaching possible. Stop by the refuge visitor center on Sunday, April 6th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to join in the “Maker Madness” geocaching fun! Admission to this program is free and preregistration is NOT required. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will be off ering the following free public programs during the month of April. Please note that many of the refuge programs require preregistration. Registrations are not

confi rmed until the registrant receives a phone call from a member of the refuge staff . Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

KIRKIN OF THE TARTANClan MacKenzie of the Northeast

invites one and all to the Kirkin of the Tartan Service and Celebration. Th e service will be held at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church 166 High St Newburyport on Sunday April 6th 2014 at 10:15am. Th ere will be several Scottish Clans in attendance to have their Clan Tartan Flag blessed. Th ere will also be a meet and greet with the attending Clans in the Church hall after the Service. You do not need to be Scottish to attend or enjoy the Service all are welcome and encouraged to wear their Tartan. Any questions may be directed to [email protected] or 978-204-2129

5TH ANNUAL PREMIER SUSTAINABLE SEASIDE WEDDING SHOW

Th e Trustees of Reservations invites couples to be wed, event planners, and the surrounding community members to attend their fi fth annual Seaside Wedding Show. Envision your wedding day at Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate, a National Historic Landmark, where simplicity meets elegance. Th e Grand Allée’s half-mile rolling lawn and sweeping ocean views are the perfect canvas for your celebration at Th e Great House – a 59-room mansion. Th e Great House: Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate is located at 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA. For directions and or more information, please visit www.craneestate.org or call 978.356.4351 ext. 4025. Sunday, April 6, 2014. 12 noon to 3pm. Tickets available for purchase online at www.cranteestate.org (through April 2, 2014) Advance online ticket: $10. Day-of ticket purchased at Th e Great House: $15.

“UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL” REFUGE TOUR

Join a refuge ranger for an “up close and personal” tour of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Held on the following days: Sunday, April 6th @ 1:00 pm; Friday, April 11th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, April 12th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, April 13th @ 1:00 pm; Friday, April 18th @1:00 pm; Saturday, April 19th @ 9:30 am; Friday, April 25th @1:00 pm; Saturday, April 26th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, April 27 @ 1:00 pm; and Monday, April 28th @ 1:00 pm. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle–based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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* Don't fight it. As the saying goes, timing is everything. When planning your next road trip, work with your child's schedule and not against it. Put them to bed at their regular time and feed them breakfast as you always would. For example, leave before the sun comes up so your child is still able to sleep during part of the ride. Once it's time for a rest stop, you'll be able to gas up and give your kids a proper, healthy breakfast at their regular time. You'll be grateful for the quiet moments at the start of your trip and for happier children as the ride continues.

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NEWBURYPORT - In the aftermath of last year’s terror and tragedy at the Boston Marathon, the Greater Newburyport Community came together with a true sense of community and raised $15,000 for the One Fund Boston through the Greater Newburyport Boston Strong Charity Race. There were more than 700 participants and over 100 local businesses that supported this effort. This year we aim to do even more.

The Greater Newburyport Boston Strong 2.62 Mile Charity Race will be held on Sunday, April 13th at 10:00am, the weekend before the Boston Marathon. The race will again benefit The One Fund Boston supporting the survivors of the Marathon bombings. New this year will be a 2.62 mile loop course starting at Sally Snyder Way in Cashman Park and heading out to historic High St before returning on the Newburyport Rail Trail. There will be a kids fun run, raffles and post event entertainment.

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Registration for this year’s Greater Newburyport Boston Strong Run is now open. More information and registration can be found at: http://runthecircle.org/bostonstrong.

Rowley Historical Society partnering with the Rowley Grange is happy to say that the Chowder Fest Movie Nights were a wonderful time that was had by all on both evenings. Thus begins the "ROWLEY 375" Celebrations.

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Forty percent of Americans worry more about losing their eyesight than their ability to walk or hear, according to the American Optometric Association's annual American Eye-Q survey. AOA conducts Save Your Vision Month annually in March to help people preserve vision throughout their lifetime.

"It's easy to incorporate steps into your daily routine to ensure healthy eyes and vision," says Dr. Mitchell T. Munson, president of the AOA. "Eating right, protecting against UV rays and visiting your local eye doctor on a yearly basis are just a few things that can help keep your eyes and vision strong."

Consider these five steps for a lifetime of eye health:1. Schedule yearly comprehensive examsEye care should begin early in life. The AOA urges parents to bring infants 6 to 12 months of age to

their local optometrist for a thorough assessment; under the Affordable Care Act, vision coverage is part of the Pediatric Essential Health Benefit. Millions of children (up to age 19) now have access to yearly comprehensive eye exams and follow-up care and treatment, such as eyeglasses, through their local doctor of optometry. Comprehensive exams performed by an optometrist not only evaluate a patient's vision, but can also detect certain serious health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

2. Protect against UV raysLong-term exposure to the sun poses significant risk not just to your skin, but to your eyes as well.

No matter what the season, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses, choosing a pair that blocks more than 95 percent of UVA and more than 99 percent of UVB radiation. The AOA provides more information and tips for selection of sunglasses at www.aoa.org.

3. Give your eyes a break from digital device useTwo-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital devices such

as tablets and smart phones. This constant eye activity increases the risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS) and can cause problems such as dry eye, eyestrain, headaches, neck and/or backache, and fatigue. The AOA recommends that people practice the 20/20/20 rule (every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away).

In addition, a poorly designed computer station can also contribute to eyestrain. Be sure to correct factors such as improper lighting or uncomfortable seating, viewing angles and reading or working distances to eliminate visual stress and discomfort. The AOA website provides a helpful diagram on how to set up your desktop computer/laptop.

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green variety. Six nutrients - antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and the mineral zinc - have been identified as helping to protect eyesight and promote eye health. Since the body doesn't make these nutrients naturally, it's important that they are incorporated into a daily diet and, in some cases, supplemented with vitamins.

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Th e Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District (NEMMC) has thirty-two subscribing municipalities, including Ipswich. Th eir mosquito control and surveillance program runs from the middle of the spring until the beginning of the fall, the time of the year most people are engaged in extensive outdoor activities. NEMMC creates a Vector Management Plan (VMP) for the Mosquito Control District and a Best Management Practice Plan (BMP) for each of the municipalities within its District annually. District control eff orts focus primarily on adult mosquito surveillance, virus testing and preemptive virus intervention strategies. Th e Best Management Practice Plan for Ipswich is reviewed and approved by the Board of Health annually. Th is year the 2014 Best Management Practice Plan will be reviewed at the April 7, 2014 Board of Health meeting. Th e meeting will be held in Room C of Town Hall, 25 Green Street at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Every year the control measures in Ipswich’s BMP include aerial salt marsh larviciding, catch basin treatment, inspections and adulticiding. Th e 2013 BMP for Ipswich can be viewed on the Board of Health page of the town’s website www.ipswichma.gov or in the Public Health Offi ce. No changes to the BMP are currently being proposed for 2014.


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ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction

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

IN THE WAKE OF SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON: WILDLIFE OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN

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will be open for viewing. Call 978-356-2811 for information or visit www.ipswichmuseum.org. Free for Museum members and children, $7/non-members and $5/seniors.

METHUEN BALLET ENSEMBLE PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY

Methuen Ballet brings their performance of this beloved classic to the Firehouse stage in Newburyport on Sunday, April 6 at 3:00PM. Ticket price: $22. As the ballet begins, the baby, Princess Aurora, is being christened. Th e Evil Carbosse storms in and curses the baby as her invitation to the event was overlooked. Th e curse states that on her 16th birthday, the Princess will prick her fi nger and die. However, the Lilac Fairy weakens the curse. She proclaims that instead of dying, Princess Aurora will fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. She will then be awakened by a kiss from a handsome Prince named Desire. Come celebrate the wedding with Puss n' Boots, the White Cat, Little Red Riding Hood, the Wolf and the Bluebird.

BOSTON CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM

Th e Boston Chamber Music Program features music by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy and Vaughan Williams on Sunday, April 6, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the third of three concerts in the 2014 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. Th e program will include Trio in Eb Major K.498 (“Kegelstatt”) by W.A. Mozart, Fairy Tales (“Märchenerzählungen”) Op. 132 by Robert Schumann, three short pieces for clarinet and piano by French masters Darius Milhaud and Claude Debussy, “Romance for Viola and Piano” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and “Trio” (1990) by Jean Françaix.

Clarinetist Th omas Hill, violist Don Krishnaswami, and pianist Randall Hodgkinson will perform the program. Suggested donations are $20, $10 for seniors, children and students free. For more information about the concert go to www.frsuu.org or call 978-465-0602 x401.

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SPECIAL SUNDAY WINTER EXHIBIT

Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich opened its Special Sundays winter exhibit, “Focusing on the Child.” Th e exhibit will be open now to April 27 (except Easter on April 20) from 2-4 pm. Th is exhibit explores the lives of children in Ipswich through a variety of paintings, photographs, and objects. Family-friendly activities will complement the exhibit each Sunday and regular fi rst fl oor Museum rooms

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What Stays and What Goesforms that can be provided to prospective buyers and their agents wherein such important disclosures are made. Both the seller and the buyer sign such forms that are used to cut down on misunderstandings.

Several years ago a seller had a chandelier that had been given to him by his parents who had both since died. He was going through a rough time in his personal life and when he listed the property for sale he did not exclude the chandelier when his agent asked about it. During that diffi cult time, he had developed an “I don’t care” attitude.

As the weeks went by, the property came under agreement with a buyer who not only loved the property, but loved the chandelier. Th e seller had been feeling a bit better about his circumstances during those passing weeks and in fact had developed a renewed appreciation for the chandelier that held such sentiment for him. Th e problem was that the buyer had already seen that part of the affi xed real estate that was part of an agreement that the seller had signed. Th e seller did not raise his renewed interest in the chandelier to his agent. Th e day before the closing the buyer and his agent met the seller’s agent at the property to do a routine fi nal “walk through”. Th ere in the middle of the dining room ceiling dangled loose wires where the chandelier had been.

Th e buyer had the contract right to demand that the chandelier be returned or there would be no closing and all escrowed funds would be returned to the buyer. At a time when emotions can run high, these circumstances can be very diffi cult and the closing will only take place when careful and considerate negotiations conducted by skilled professionals lead to a fair agreement. (In this case the seller agreed to pay for another chandelier that most closely resembled the one he removed and the buyer who had also lost his parents was moved by such sentiment.).

It is equally important for sellers to understand that when a buyer is shown all new high end appliances in a listing that

When a home owner prepares to sell the home, there are a number of factors that are important to consider. Among such factors is the question…… “What remains as part of the real estate itself as opposed to that which is considered personal property and does not remain?”

Generally, items that are affi xed to the real estate remain as part of the real estate being sold. Examples of items that are “affi xed” include coat racks that are screwed into the wall, curtain rods that are screwed into the wall or window frame, lighting that is attached to the walls or ceilings, shelving, bookcases, or cabinets that are built into the walls.

Th e exterior of the home can also have “affi xed” items that are included as real estate that is being sold. Cupolas on rooftops are affi xed. Landscaping including shrubbery, plantings, gardens and coy ponds with fountains are all examples of items that are affi xed to the real estate.

It is not uncommon to fi nd a homeowner who has certain affi xed items inside or outside the home that have deep sentimental value. In order to avoid issues with “What stays and what goes” the time to address the matter is before the real estate property is placed on the market.

If the cupola is not to be part of the sale, there are a couple of ways to go. Th e homeowner can remove the cupola before the property is marketed. Th e roof must be free of any damage as a result of the removal. If the removal and possible repair to the roof cannot be completed before the property is listed and marketed, it must be disclosed very clearly in the listing materials as well as to buyers and their agents that the cupola is NOT included in the sale.

Th ere are “Inclusion/Exclusion” forms as well as “Seller Statement”

represents “appliances included”, it means those high end appliances that the buyer actually sees before he makes his off er. One such buyer arrived at the “walk through” the morning of the closing and found every one of the high end appliances had been replaced by the seller with the cheapest appliances on the market. Moreover, the seller had uprooted very expensive plantings and shrubbery from the backyard landscaping. Th e closing was postponed until a satisfactory settlement of many thousands of dollars was negotiated for the buyer.

Know what stays and what goes. If your Great Grandfather made the affi xed bookcases in the den and his Great Grandfather whittled the ornate banister that must remain in your family, remove the precious items, replace them if necessary and repair any damage done as a result of the removal. Do it before you list your property to save yourself and those professionals who represent your interests from all the negativity that fl ows from hard feelings and misunderstandings. Best of luck this spring. (I keep hearing there might be one.).

Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton, owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty Associates, LLC. For selling and buying North Shore real estate, you may reach Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price3 Allens Ct, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 100 $139,900 $129,000 $139,900 8 Tremont Ave, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 123 $179,900 $145,000 $179,900 364 North St, Georgetown 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 96 $319,900 $292,000 $339,900 13 Pond, Topsfield 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Bungalow 84 $399,900 $374,000 $399,900 108 Essex Rd, Ipswich 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 187 $425,000 $400,000 $469,900 308 High St, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Greek Revival 43 $575,000 $555,000 $575,000 32 Southpoint Ln, Ipswich 12 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 133 $679,000 $615,000 $699,000 44 Hickory Ln, Boxford 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 260 $699,000 $685,999 $759,000

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Continued from page 14Center in Newburyport, will discuss his visit to the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic Peninsula on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Collins Room of the Ipswich Public Library. Mr. Gette will show photos of Elephant Island and South Georgia Island, two places that play important roles in the heroic expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance. Mr. Gette will focus on the birds and mammals that live and breed in these areas. Th is free program is part of Ipswich Reads… One Book! 2014 marks the 10th year of this community-wide reading program sponsored by the Ipswich Public Library. For more information

about related programs see the library’s Readers webpage at www.ipswichlibrary.org. Copies of Alfred Lansing’s stirring account of the Shackleton expedition, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage, are available for borrowing at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St. Ipswich, MA.

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Chickens? JoAnn Whitley of Salisbury will be the speaker for the April meeting of the Greater Newburyport Edible Garden Group. Th e program begins at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 8th at the Newburyport Public Library, 94 State Street, Newburyport. JoAnn and her husband Ray got their fi rst three chicks last May after getting a special permit from the Town of Salisbury. Th ey now have a fl ock of 9 and raise them for both meat and eggs. She will be speaking on what they have learned about raising backyard chickens. JoAnn will share stories and lessons learned about coop building, equipment and supplies needed, keeping chickens

safe, chicken doctors and more. JoAnn has created a Facebook Page called Th e Chicken Keeper and is interested in connecting with others in the area who have, or are thinking about, raising chickens. Th e Edible Garden Group was formed by community members who are interested in getting together to learn and share information about sustainable food growing – veggies, fruits, nuts. Th e meetings are focused on building community resilience through increasing the availability of safe, nutritious, sustainably-grown local food. For more information contact Deb Carey at [email protected] or 978-388-5629.

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event! We are honored to have John Ross, an Ipswich resident who was a Melrose Police Offi cer who volunteered to perform search and recovery at Ground Zero. John will be at the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center on April 9th @ 1PM to talk with all of us about his experience in helping to heal our nation. You will see pictures from the 9-11 tragedy starting a week after the fi rst plane hit and up to the time of the new memorial built at Ground Zero. You will see pictures of what the cleanup was like and how it progressed over the fi rst few months. You will see actual items from the site as well as cards and letters that were sent to rescue workers from all over the US. Th is presentation will be non-violent and no graphic photos will be shown. Please call to pre-register: 978-462-2412

HATHA YOGA CLASS See Wednesday, April 2nd.

SAIL AWAYApril 9, 2014: Ipswich Museum,

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Baseball season is fast approaching, even though it may seem spring will never come with the winter we have had. In the spring of 1939, in celebration of the 100th year anniversary of baseball, catcher Joe Sprinz of the Pacific Coast League's San Francisco Seals announced that he would attempt to establish the world record for catching a baseball dropped from the highest height ever -- 800 feet. It would occur during a baseball game before a crowd of 15,000. Coincidently it was Sprinz's 37th birthday too.

Five balls were to be dropped from the Goodyear blimp hovering overhead. Sprinz missed the first four balls. But on the fifth, the blimp's captain, A. J. Sewell (an ace bomber pilot during World War I), said he "thought that Sprinz had it." He added, "From the ship [blimp] it looked as if it hit his glove first. ... He walked quite a ways and then sat down. Then some persons crowded around him and we saw him lying down."

A University of California mathematician calculated the ball was traveling at 145 miles an hour when Sprinz made his catch. The force of the ball gathered as it descended from the blimp, tearing Sprinz's hands apart, causing the ball to crash against his face. Sprinz had knocked out eight teeth, fractured his upper jaw, broke his nose, and severely lacerated both lips.

The following day, Sprinz "murmured" through his hospital bandages and a wired jaw reflecting on what happened:

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"I had the ball judged all the way. The ball hit my glove. ... [It] didn't hit my face. The jar of the ball drove the mitt back against my mouth and caused all the damage."

"Most of the eight teeth lost were bridgework and can be replaced," his doctor noted. Sprinz chimed in that he was more hurt and baffled by his failure to hold onto the ball "than he is hurt by his hurts." He returned the following year in May 1940 as the starting catcher for the Seals, claiming he was "just as good" as he was before the accident.

After his retirement from baseball in 1942, he worked with the Seals back office and later with little leagues and the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department, developing intercity baseball. Sprinz died in 1977 in San Francisco. He was 91.

Sprinz's catch was officially recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Highest Catch in 1994.

In 2013, baseball sportswriter Zack Hample decided to break Sprinz's record. He accomplished the feat in July 2013, catching

a baseball dropped from a helicopter at 1,050 feet. Unlike Sprinz -- and maybe because of him -- Hample wore protective gear, including a catcher's mask, hard-shell protective headgear, and breast plate. Nobody from the Guiness World Record organization attended, although invited. Hample lost no teeth. Officially, Sprinz still holds the record.

Lesson #1: Don’t’ try to catch a baseball dropped from any flying machine; it’s not worth it.

Lesson #2: Baseball is not considered a contact sport but there are many ways “contact” can be made with the mouth. Despite the fact that mouthguard protection is not the “in” thing to do, I highly recommend it.

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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