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WHAT'S INSIDE Patrick Murray Awards PARC Grant to Amesbury Page 2 YWCA’s 2013 Nancy E. Peace Award Page 2 11th Annual “Some Like it Hot!”Chili Cook-off Page 2 Community Calendar Page 6

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January 16 - 22, 2013 Vol. 9, No. 11

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Tai Chi Helps Improve Health, Balance and Flexibility

by Stewart Lytle, reporter –––––––––––––––––

AMESBURY – Herb Crooks was the first to arrive last week for the 9 a.m. traditional Yang-style short form course at the Great Bay Tai Chi studio.

He went through his warm up positions as a half dozen other class members arrived.

“The benefits (of Tai Chi) are awesome. I did judo for years.

I wish I had discovered Tai Chi first,” said Photo by Stewart Lytle Crooks, who Herb Crooks leads the warm up for the short form class. founded the Newburyport Judo Club. “I'm 70 going on 30, thanks to Tai Chi.” performed in conjunction with slow, Great Bay, which offers classes deep breathing and visualization. here and in Hamilton-Wenham Although there is a martial arts Community House, is now form of Tai Chi, the techniques holding sessions once a week at the being offered in the class are for Amesbury Senior Center at 9 a.m. health, not self defense. on Mondays.

The hour-long classes at the The class, taught by instructor Senior Center are designed for Petra Horgan, costs only $3 per seniors of all ages, but it is targeted class and has attracted as many as at more active seniors, anyone over 20 participants.

50 years old, said director Annmary “They really seem to enjoy it,” Connor. said Doreen Brothers, the outreach Connor said she and Paul coordinator for the Council on Mahoney, the owner of Great Bay, Aging. “It is so great for balance.” have tried before to work together Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese to produce a Tai Chi class for exercise, sometimes called seniors. meditation in motion. It is a series Continued on page 3 of slow, dance-like movements

by Stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – A dozen That prompted him to seek years ago the attendants at a senior the rights to what he considers living facility in northern Scotland the other great musical movie, handed out to the residents the Grease. lyrics to songs in the movie, Seven “Sing-a-long-a Grease is the Brides for Seven show that Brothers. The audiences have seniors had been asking for such a good since we first time singing presented a along as the sing-along show movie showed back in 1999,” on the screen Freedman said. that the event Two years was reported ago, rights in a newspaper in hand, he article read by launched SingBen Freedman. a-long-a Grease Freedman, in the United who grew up Kingdom and with an actress Canada. His first for a mother U.S. production and a theater was in Seattle producer for a late last year. father, owned His second movie houses U.S. venue in the United will be at the Kingdom.

Firehouse When he saw Center for the article, he the Arts in knew a sing-aNewburyport at long to popular 1p.m. on Feb. movies could be 10. a smash hit.

Forty years The most after the first Photos provided by Singalonga Productions. stage production poplar musical movie at the Participants in an earlier Sing-a-long-a of Grease, the time was The grease event.

Firehouse at Sound of Music.

Market Square Freedman secured the right to will feature an interactive show that classic and created a sing- where the audience is as much a-long event, which was a huge the stars as are John Travolta and success not just in England, but Olivia Newton-John. throughout the world.

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Patrick - Murray Administration Awards PARC Grant to Amesbury

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AMESBURY – Monday, January 7, 2013 – Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary (EEA) Rick Sullivan today announced that the town of Amesbury has been awarded a $400,000 grant to upgrade the Lower Millyard Heritage Park as part of the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program.

“This grant will greatly enhance this green space and provide additional recreational opportunities for Amesbury residents,” said Secretary Sullivan. “Projects like these get people outside, contributing to the health and economic wellbeing of communities throughout the Commonwealth.”

This project will include the construction of a public access canoe and kayak launch, sitting areas and assembly plaza.

“Heritage Park will be the centerpiece of a redeveloped Lower Millyard.

This grant will help the City raze the former DPW building and create a welcoming public space,” said Rep. Michael A. Costello. “Under the leadership of Governor Patrick and Lieutenant Governor Murray, the state has time and time again invested money and resources into the Lower Millyard. This grant is another example of a plan of comprehensive investment in downtown Amesbury.”

“This PARC grant has created an exciting opportunity to realize the Lower Millyard Heritage Park project,” said Sen. Kathleen O'Connor Ives.

“I appreciate Governor Patrick’s and Secretary Sullivan’s commitment to expanding and enhancing public parks in the Commonwealth. With improved waterfront access, the public can more easily enjoy the City of Amesbury’s unique history, nature, and recreational assets.”

“With the Patrick-Murray Administration’s investment in the Lower Millyard Heritage Park project through the PARC Grant, they are helping to provide a significant incentive for future economic growth in the Lower Millyard," said Mayor Mayor Thatcher W. Kezer III. "We are excited about being one step closer to transforming this vital area, while creating a beautiful multi-use riverfront park for our residents and visitors to enjoy.”

Since 2007, the Patrick-Murray Administration has made a historic investment of more than $300 million in land conservation focused on three goals: investing in urban parks, preserving working farms and forests, and protecting large natural landscapes for habitat. This investment has resulted in the permanent protection of more than 100,000 acres of land and the renovation or creation of more than 150 parks.

The PARC Program (formerly the Urban Self-Help Program) was established in 1977 to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. Financed by Massachusetts’ environmental bond fund, the program was created to support land acquisition and the construction, or renovation of recreation facilities – such as spray parks, community gardens, and playgrounds.

EEA will be awarding a total of 25 PARC grants for a total investment of more than $8 million to help municipalities acquire parkland, renovate existing parks or build new parks and other outdoor recreation facilities.

The application process for PARC grants is open each spring to all 351 cities and towns across the Commonwealth that have an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan.

The YWCA Greater Newburyport is excited to announce that the YWCA’s 2013 Nancy E. Peace award will be presented to Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center Director, Nancy Earls. Over the past 14 years, Nancy has developed programs, rallied volunteers and created collaborations to help families residing in low income housing throughout Newburyport confront and overcome obstacles to education and thereby break a cycle of poverty.

At every table, Nancy speaks up for those who have been overlooked or not invited. Nancy deserves to be recognized for her contributions to fighting prejudices and celebrating diversity; for knocking on doors and breaking down walls.

This year’s MLK Breakfast will be held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 21st 2013 at Newburyport City Hall. Doors will open at 8:00 AM for registration and continental breakfast. The program will begin at 8:30 AM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the YWCA at 978-465-9922 X10 or by downloading a ticket form from our web site and returning it to the YWCA. Tickets will be available at the door. High School students attend the breakfast at no cost thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.

Our guest presenter at this year’s breakfast will be Jamele Adams, Associate Dean of Student Life at Brandeis University. Jamele oversees the departments of Student Activities and Community Service, as well as the Intercultural Center and the Chaplaincy. He works with campus groups to promote and enhance opportunities to celebrate diversity at Brandeis. In addition, he oversees the Community Prejudice Response Task Force. Known as Harlym 125, Adams was a frequent and highly regarded figure in competitions in New York and beyond. Since coming to Brandeis, he has become a part of the Boston area poetry scene and joined a team of poets who have won numerous competitions regionally and nationally. This promises to be an engaging and meaningful program for all.

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Chili lovers can look forward to sampling 20 or so versions of this tasty delight judged by 5 local celebrities. Admission includes cornbread, veggies, hot dogs, dessert and the featured item; varied chili recipes including red, green, meat and vegetarian options. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Enjoy live entertainment, craft activities for the kids, raffles and door prizes.

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Tai Chi Helps Improve Health, Balance and Flexibility Continued from page 1

“Now that we are here (in the new Senior Center), we have more room,” she said.

It helps that the new Senior Center is only a short walk across a footbridge over the Powow River, Mahoney said.

Mahoney is a Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) master as well as an expert in martial Tai Chi, which includes Pushing Hands and Chin Na. The $3 fee at the Senior Center, may be covered by some health insurance plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance, Connor said.

Nancy Soward, who takes the short form course at the Great Bay studio, said she has been doing Tai Chi for three years. She said it helps her balance, but she likes it also because it works on her head as well. “It centers you,” she said. In contrast to the busy world outside the studio, “it is nice to be somewhere that is so tranquil,” she said.

Horgan, who also takes classes with Mahoney said the participants at the Senior Center are “very enthusiastic.”

To her surprise, she said they For some, it relieves symptoms seemed to know already about the of arthritis and fibromyalgia. It can improve blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, help stroke patients recover faster and even helps improve one's sleep.

Horgan said even once skeptical doctors are encouraging patients with circulation problems and heart disease to take up Tai Chi. It is not necessary to be in top physical condition to practice Tai Chi. The typical class starts with gentle warm-up exercises that focuses on correct alignment of the body. This movement gradually strengthens the body and greatly improves balance.

Horgan, who has been practicing Tai Chi for 20 years with a break to raise her children, said the exercise is very helpful in making one aware of one's movements and breathing.

“When you are going down stairs or turning a corner or at health benefits of Tai Chi. the grocery store, you think, am I Numerous studies have shown really moving correctly, breathing that those who practice Tai deeply,” she said.

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“Now is your chance to be the diva you always wanted to be!

Come sing along to the great movie musical, complete with on-screen lyrics and the chance to become a T-Bird or Pink Lady for the night and enter the world famous costume competition,” the Firehouse announcement states.

Tickets are on sale for $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and students and $20 for members.

Grease, which premiered as a movie on Valentine's Day in 1978, was directed by Randal Kleiser and produced by Paramount Pictures.

Travolta and Newton-John star as the two lovers in the 1950s-era Rydell High School along with a cast that included Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Eve Arden, Sid Caesar and Sha-NaNa. The film was highly successful both critically and at the box office.

Its soundtrack album became the second-best selling album of 1978, behind only the soundtrack for Saturday Night Fever, another Travolta film.

Freedman said the challenge of a sing-a-long event is getting the audience comfortable in doing what they have been taught all their lives not to do – make noise

while a movie is playing.

The difference between going to watch the movie or joining in a sing-a-long is that you are encouraged, maybe required, to sing the lyrics that are printed on the screen and applaud the

characters you like and hiss and boo at the characters you don't.

“It is a little like listening to the best man's speech at a wedding,” Freedman said from his London apartment. The audience is laughing and catcalling about a movie they love, he said.

Audiences to the Sing-a-long-a Grease are encouraged to sport a pink wig or sculpt a pompadour or a ducktail while belting out You’re The One That I Want.

"Sing-a-long-a Grease is much more than just a movie," Freedman said. "It’s an event, an interactive

experience and the most fun you can have with your clothes on.”

Sing-a-long-a Greasers are invited to come decked out in their own versions of 1950s high school clothing worn at Rydell High, including poodle skirts and saddle shoes, black leather jackets over white t-shirts, powder-pink bomber jackets, chiffon scarves and skinny ties.

After the film, there will be a parade for all attending to show off their outfits.

This performance starts with Firehouse Sing-a-long-a host John Budzyna, who will warm up the audience and give some instruction on the finer points on how to do the “hand-jive.” He will hand out contents of a free goodie bags and demonstrate how to heckle at the right moments in the film.

He will also judge the costume competition.

“So grab your Brylcreem and get you, your best girl and your hot rod over to the Firehouse,” the production promotion states.

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Community Announcements AMESBURY - Haverhill -West Newbury - The Merrimack Valley School of Missions provides Christ-centered, Bible-based, practical, convenient and affordable teachings for those who want to go deeper with the faith. It is a joint ministry of of three churches: the Market Street Baptist Church (MSBC), 37 Market Street, Amesbury and the Ward Hill Church of Christ (WHC), 34 M Street, Haverhill and the West Newbury Congregational Church (WNCC), 308 Main Street,West Newbury. The program consists of 12 four-week sessions of fulltime study. Thirty-six courses are offered over a three-year period and new students may enroll at any stage in that time. Registration Fee is $30 per course, $75 for three. To register contact Pastor, Michael John at 978388-0930 or mejohn@verizon.net. Make check payable to Merrimack Valley School of Missions and mail to: Merrimack Valley School of Missions, 37 Market Street, Amesbury, MA 01913.

-----------------------------------------------------------For AMESBURY -The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury is hosting an 8-week Junior Sale • Church Basketball Program for both girls & boys ages 5-8 in the church gym. This program is a noncompetitive, instructional league designed to teach fundamental basketball skills and basic Bible knowledge in a fun and engaging manner beginning Friday, January 25 until Friday, March 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. A suggested donation of $10 per child is requested to help defray expenses. Please make check payable to: MSBC/Bball. • office at 978-388-0930 • or msbcsec@verizon.net.

Space is limited. To register in advance contact the church All are welcome. Registration is 6:00-630 pm on January 25.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist in several different areas.

If you are interested please stop by and pick up a volunteer packet. For More information please feel free to call and speak with Jean Marie, Volunteer Coordinator 978 388 8138. Areas of need: 1. Friendly Visitors: The COA is searching for adult volunteers to join us in helping caregivers and people who are frail. Friendly visitors are paired with homebound adults who are older or frail and have scheduled visit with them 1-3 times per week. This is to help with socialization, meeting the individual’s social needs, helping caregivers, and on occasion running local errands to pick up items such as groceries (no transporting of people in your vehicle).

2. Reception area: answer phone, schedule van trips, register clients for events (2-5 hours at a time) – computer skills suggested 3. Greeters- front desk, back up to phones and welcome people into the center. 4. COA Board Members- must be an Amesbury resident, wanting to be involved in making the senior Community Center the best it can be. If you have a skill that you feel may be helpful please call us and/or stop by we may be able to utilize your talent.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Interactive fun awaits babies 0 – 23 months (and their caregivers) at the Amesbury Public Library Mother Goose of the Loose Babytime with puppets, stories, songs, and music all followed by a playtime for kids and social time for adults. A fun way to start your child’s literacy journey! Our next session runs on Fridays at 9:45am January 15th to February 22nd. Registration is not necessary, but attendance is on a first come basis due to limited space. This program is free. For more information, please contact the children’s room at 978-388-8148 x4 or www.amesburylibrary.org.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - St. James Episcopal Church, Bible Study Group, “The Women of Faith� meets every other Thursday from 7pm – 8:30pm. Check our website for meeting dates. On Saturday Morning, join our Men’s Group for enlightening conversation and readings of the bible. The Men’s Group meets on Saturdays at 9am. Both Bible Study groups are open to the public. For more information check our website at www. stjamesamesbury.org -----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD – Owl Expert to Speak - Parker River Clean Water Association (PRCWA) is excited to announce that owl expert Norm Smith, of Mass Audubon Blue Hills Trailside Museum, will be the keynote speaker at their annual meeting, Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Newbury Library in Byfield on Lunt Street (I-95 exit 55, Central Street west 1 block to Lunt Street and turn left). The program is from 1 - 3 PM and refreshments will be served. The public is welcome. Contact PRCWA for more information at 978-462-2551 Norman Smith is a self-taught naturalist who has worked for the Massachusetts Audubon Society since 1974. Norman has studied birds of prey for over 35 years, including rehabilitating the injured and successfully fostering over 1,000 orphaned hawk and owl chicks into adoptive nests. His ongoing long-term projects include trapping and banding migrating hawks and owls in the Blue Hills Reservation, banding nestling hawks and owls, and doing research on snowy owls and other raptors wintering at Boston's Logan International Airport. He has also traveled to Alaska to study snowy owls in their native tundra habitat. His research work has been published in National Geographic, National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, Yankee, Massachusetts Wildlife, Bird Observer, Birding, Sanctuary, Geo, Nature, Grolier Encyclopedia, Owls of the Northern Hemisphere and Owls of the World. His mission is to use the information gathered from his research to stimulate a passion in everyone he meets to help us better understand, appreciate and care for this world in which we live.

-----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Community United Methodist Church of Byfield, 11 Central Street, Byfield, has a community food pantry open to all Newbury/Byfield residents. The pantry is open every Thursday from 4-6:30pm. If you are in need or know of somebody who is, please know that this resource is here for everyone. If you need to make other arrangements please call the church office at 978-465-5946. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month the Community United Methodist Church of Byfield gathers at one of the two elderly housing communities in Byfield for a light supper. The church brings food and we all share in a time of fellowship around the table with the residents and anybody else who comes. These meals are open to everybody. If you would like to come, just show up! The second Thursday finds us at Oak Ridge, 84 Main Street and the fourth Thursday is at Quaker Hill, 115 Main Street. For ore information please call the church at 978-465-5946.

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-----------------------------------------------------------• Complete Remodels GROvELAND - Langley-Adams Library - Tuesday, January 22nd @ 3PM, TD Banks presents Saving & • Barns & Specialties Spending for grades K-1; Tuesday, January 22nd @ 3:30pm TD Bank presents Banking & Saving for grades • Call with Questions 2-3; Learn Origami with local author and origami artist, Micahel Lafosse. Friday, January 25th @ 3:30pm Grades 6-12 (Please sign-up) (978)372-1732 http://www.langleyadamslib.org Neal Conley, Lic. & Insured (978) 465-4079 -----------------------------------------------------------hAMILTON/WENhAM - AARP Tax Appointments Appointments are by reservation only on Wednesdays at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 starting Feb. 1 through April 11. These dates fill up quickly, so gather your Listen to Kathryn' radioprogram program Don’t miss Kathryn’s radio paperwork and reserve your slot. You will need to bring all of your tax every Friday at 7:45 every Friday at 7:45 amam documents from last year, paperwork for this year, and will be required on WNBP 1450 AM. on WNBP 1450 AM. to show your Social Security card. This service is provided by SeniorCare, Inc. Stop by the Reference desk or call 978-468-5577 to schedule your PRESTIGE appointment.

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Email: kathrynobrien@remax.net -----------------------------------------------------------Website: www.KathrynOBrien.com IPSWICh - In the month of February the Children’s Room of the Ipswich Public Library will participate in the Cradles to Crayons Pajama Drive. Cradles to Crayons is a Massachusetts Children’s Service Agency. Special Pajama Story Times will be held throughout the month.

Now is a good time to shop the sales and consider picking up boy’s and girl’s pajamas, sizes infant to 14, to donate to Cradles to Crayons for distribution to needy families. The Children’s Room will collect them throughout the entire month of February. Please visit or call the Children’s Room at 978-412-8713 to register or with questions.

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January 16 - 22, 2013 in Newburyport. The school has leased space at that location since 1999, when it first opened. River Valley Charter School is the first public Montessori charter school in the commonwealth with 288 students currently enrolled.For more information regarding River Valley Charter School contact us at rivervalleycharter.org SINGLES DANCE Singles 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 buffet 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, JANUARY 19th

WITH ARTIST NATHAN WALKER The Children’s Museum of NH is thinking really big for its next Parent-Child Art Workshop. On Saturday, January 19 from 10:30 - noon, the museum’s artist-inresidence, Nathan Walker, is offering “Titantic Toys,” a workshop for kids who want to build a super-sized version of a favorite toy. Nathan Walker is known for his largerthan-life sculptures, including the Giant Blue Crab in front of the Children’s Museum and the Giant Red Ant in Portsmouth’s Market Square. He repurposes all kinds of found objects in his work, and will be taking a similar approach in the Titantic Toys workshop.

Each child is asked to bring in a toy that they’d like to recreate on a bigger scale. Children and their adult partners will use cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, foam containers and other recycled materials to build a colossal size version of their toy to take home. The Titanic Toys Workshop is planned for children ages 5-12, working with a parent or other adult partner. The cost for the 90-minute workshop and all materials is $20 per pair for Children’s Museum of NH members and $25 for non-members. Preregistration is required. Please call 603-742-2002 to register.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area.

For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, January 19, 9:00-11:30 am Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7. No preregistration required.

Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and SUNDAY, JANUARY 20th events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: SNOWY OWLS & COASTAL TRACKING ON HAWKS PLUM ISLAND Joppa Flats teacher Lisa Join sanctuary naturalist Scott Hutchings takes families around the Santino for a tracking program Newburyport area to look for raptors. at Parker River National Wildlife For families with children ages 7 Refuge in Newburyport. We’ll meet and up. Saturday, January 20, 11:30 for an indoor presentation at the am-2:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Refuge’s visitor center, where we’ll Education Center, One Plum Island discuss and examine trail patterns Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult Fee: created by canines, weasels, rodents, $11. Child Fee: $8. Preregistration rabbits, and deer. Then we’ll head is required. Call 978-462-9998 over to the refuge to search for tracks for information about additional and signs. The extensive sand beach programs and events, or visit the and meandering boardwalks through Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ shrub thickets offer wonderful joppaflats. tracking opportunities. :Saturday, January 19, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ALL ABOUT PAPER PHOTO $20 ($17/Mass Audubon members). GROUP SHOW Advance registration is required; call To celebrate and share a year of 978-887-9264. photo challenges, the All About Paper's Photo Enthusiast Group will THE WONDER AND THE present photos from seven active WOW: RAPTORS OF PLUM members at a show that will take ISLAND place Sunday January 20th, 2:00Family educator Lisa Hutchings 4:00 pm at the Partridge House, 777 takes adults to look for raptors on Lafayette Road, Hampton, N.H. All Plum Island. Saturday, January are welcome to view the photographs 19, 9:30 am-noon Meet at Joppa and learn more about the group that Flats Education Center, One Plum meets every 3rd Sunday, 2:00 to Island Turnpike, Newburyport. 4:00 pm at the Partridge House. For $18. Preregistration is required. more information about the show Call 978-462-9998 for information and the group call 603-380-3702. about additional programs and Light refreshments will be served. events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Concert pianist Frederick Moyer will perform “Of Old and New: A Grandfather's Tale” on Sunday, Jan. Open to the public!

20 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the first of three concerts in the 2013 Sunday - Tuesday: Closed Jean C. Wilson Music Series. The Wednesday & Thursday: 4pm to 9pm concert will feature works by Sergei Friday & Saturday: 11am to 10pm Rachmaninoff, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Liszt, Claude Debussy, Béla Bartok, Alberto Jonás, Ernst von Dohnanyi, Enrique Granados and Sergei Prokofiev. During over 25 years as a full-time concert pianist, Moyer has established a vital musical career that has taken him to 43 countries and to such far-flung venues as Suntory Hall www.blackswancountryclub.com in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, 258 Andover St, Georgetown, MA 01833 Windsor Castle, Carnegie Recital www.keons.com • 978-352-2900 Hall, Tanglewood, and the Kennedy Center. He has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major NICOLE REILLY orchestras of the United States as well as many orchestras throughout ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Europe, Asia, South America, (978) 462-3700 Africa and Australia.

Moyer's REILLYLAW1@VERIZON.NET far-reaching interests have allowed 102 BRIDGE ROAD, him to contribute to classical SALISBURY, MA 01952 music in unique ways. An avid CRIMINAL DEFENSE: computer programmer, he often incorporates technology into his O.U.I./D.W.I. concerts. As a member of the Jazz ASSAULT AND BATTERY Arts Trio, he performs note-for-note RESTRAINING ORDERS transcriptions of such jazz pianists DRUG OFFENSES as Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and DRIVING OFFENSES Erroll Garner, bringing this great LARCENY American music onto classical music CLERK-MAGISTRATE HEARINGS stages. In July, 2009, he and Dr. Attorney Attorney Reilly’s Reilly’s clients clients PROBATION ISSUES Paul Green unveiled an unfinished will will attest attest to to her her SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS tenacity: piano sonata by Robert Schumann, tenacity: ALL OTHER CRIMINAL MATTERS “Nicole Reilly has become a trusted a find that was widely reported in “Attorney Reilly is an experimember of our family, I keep her PERSONAL INJURY: the national news media. His 24 enced, smart, fierce litigator. She business card in my wallet and her went above and beyond to ensure recordings comprise works by over number in my contacts just in that my son’s rights were proMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS case.”

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Bring a potluck dish, using a many locally-sourced ingredients as possible, and a “mess kit” (nondisposable plate, cup, utensils and napkin). The event will be held on Sunday, January 20th at 4 PM with the potluck beginning at 5 PM. The event is co-sponsored by Transition Newburyport and Community Resilience Circles and hosted by the Central Congregational Church at 14 Titcomb Street in Newburyport.

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January 16 - 22, 2013 the Newburyport Public Library, the Greater Newburyport Edible Garden Group (EGG) will welcome Dan Kittredge to speak about the bionutrient approach to growing delicious, nutritious food. Dan has been an organic farmer since childhood and is the founder of the Real Food Campaign and the Bionutrient Food Association. He is passionate about raising the quality of nutrition in our food supply. Dan will cover key elements of the bionutrient approach including soil biology, minerology and energy dynamics that can be applied to food growing at any scale, from the backyard to a farm. To learn more visit http://bionutrient.org/ The 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. The 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 boiester@ gmail.com or 978-388-5629.

SAvINGS & SPENDING Langley-Adams Library, Groveland Tuesday, January 22nd @ 3PM, TD Banks presents Saving & Spending for grades K-1; Tuesday, January 22nd @ 3:30pm TD Bank presents Banking & Saving for grades 2-3; (Please signup) (978)372-1732 http://www.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area.

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ThE BIONUTRIENT Wednesday, January 23, 9:30 amAPPROACh TO GROWING 12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS Education Center, One Plum Island FOOD On Tuesday, January 22nd at Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $17.

7 PM in the Program Room of Preregistration is not required. Call ZUMBA CLASS Ongoing Zumba Classes at PITA Hall on Plum Island on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm & Thursdays at 9:15 am.

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COMMUNITY PIE MAKING & TASTING CONTEST The Langley-Adams Library in Groveland will be having many programs throughout the winter to keep you active and involved! Please join us by registering for any of the events at www.langleyadamslib. org or by calling 978-372-1732.

Wednesday, January 23rd at 2pm in honor of National Pie Day we will celebrate by putting people's baking skills to the test in a Community Pie Making and Tasting Contest! Pies will be judged by librarians, COA, and a few other known members of the community. The winner will be appropriately rewarded! Bring your pies and your appetites!

AFTERSChOOL AT JOPPA: GETTING READY FOR WINTER! Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a different theme each week. Come for one or sign up for the series. Coming up: January 30 – Super Birds! February 6 – Arctic Animal Awareness!

February 13 – Tracking Animals in the Snow! Wednesday, January 23, 3:30-5:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee per session: $15. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ joppaflats.

SALISBURY YOUTh BASEBALL/SOFTBALL The Salisbury Youth Baseball/ Softball League Registration will be held Wednesday, January 23 at Salisbury Elementary School from 5 – 7 pm and Saturday, January 26 at Play Ball (formerly Extra Innings) from 9am – 1pm $95.00 for Coed Instructional Baseball (Age 5-8) $115.00 1st Child (Baseball/ Softball) $95.00 for each additional Child in Family PARENT TOUR On January 23rd Pentucket Workshop Preschool in Georgetown will have a Parent Tour, Wednesday, 6:30 pm for the September 2013 school year. Go to our website www. pentucketworkshoppreschool.org to register for the tour. Parent must attend tour before submitting an application. Applications accepted on a first come basis.

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-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - As the Firehouse 11th Annual New Works Festival continues for the second and final weekend on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26; theater-goers are once again invited to participate in the playwriting process. Area playwrights were asked to submit plays that were then judged by an independent GENERAL CONTRACTORS L.L.C. panel of theater professionals in blind readings. Presented over two weekends, the festival has become highly to Project Completion respected throughout the theatrical community and writers from all over New England participated this year. .Consultation Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry The intimacy of the Arakelian Theater’s 195-seat auditorium means that a writer can be ‘up-close and personal’, . . Commercial/Residential both with audience members to judge their reactions to the new works first-hand, and with the actors on stage . All Phases of Construction OVER 25 YEARS of . All Types of Restorations All Maintenance Work -- making it a perfect venue from which to showcase new works in development. In addition, the Firehouse . .

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• Incentives & Rebates -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Youth Baseball & Softball League Spring 2013 Baseball/Softball Registration is now • Advisory Services open. Registration Period through Jan.31, 2013. **** Season is April 20 - June 22 2013 **** Girls in grades 3-8 are eligible for softball and boys and girls ages 5-12 are eligible for baseball. Age is as of 4/30/13. Register on line at www.rowleyyouthbaseball.com or we will be having a registration night at Sal's Pizza/Whitefarms in Ipswich on Wednesday, January 16th from 5:00-7:00. Come on down, sign up and order dinner. A % from DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HOME DEPOT that evening will be donated back to RYBS by owner Rob Bouley! Cost is $100 for the first family member and $75 for each additional member. Registrations received after 1/31/12 will be charged a $25 late fee for each player. If you have any questions or concerns you can call or email Steven Berardino at 978-697-3093 Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 • Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00 sberardi@amgen.com -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Book Club to meet Thursday, February 7 This month the Rowley Library Book Club is reading Catherine the Great, Portrait of a Woman by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Massie.

Commuting From How did an obscure German princess become one of the most powerful women of all times? Through lots of drama, intrigue, and danger! Pick Newburyport Topsfield Plaistow up your copy today, then join us on Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Georgetown Peabody Haverhill at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to discuss this fascinating Boxford Groveland true-life story. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

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In last week’s column I discussed five reasons people do not get the care they really need. The last barrier I discussed was trust. We must both like and trust the person who will be caring for us, regardless of whether it is the dentist, the doctor, hair stylist or mechanic.

My staff always asks new patients of mine how they decided to come to my office. The responses we get are probably the same for most dentists.

The top ones are: referred by a friend, phonebook, sign and internet search (which happens much more these days).

Being referred by an existing patient is a great way to “try” a new dentist. I say “try” because it does not necessarily mean that dentist will be right for your particular needs. That is something you will have to decide for yourself.

However, if your friend likes and trusts the personality of that dentist, there is a much better chance of you feeling

the same way – rather than finding someone in the phonebook.

If I am choosing a healthcare provider for myself, I want to make sure that I can have a regular conversation with that person and feel comfortable. I also want to know that I am in a place where what I am getting done is going to be done well. It is difficult, if not impossible, for a prospective patient to accurately judge a dentist’s technical competency. And although trust is essential, it has nothing to do with technical skills. If it did, then the most competent doctors would always be the most trusted. A key component is always not what was recommended but the approach and emotion behind how it was presented.

Some patients will call a bunch of offices and ask how much a cleaning or crown is. If the cost of service is the only thing that is your determining factor in choosing a dentist, you will not learn much about the dentist by asking these questions. Although many patients choose their dentist based on whether they take their insurance, for reasons I completely understand, it is definitely not the best way. You have to be the one to decide what your criteria are for the person working on your mouth.

Are you interested in whether the

dentist is up to date? Ask how much continuing education the dentist takes per year and what his/her focus is on.

Do you have concerns about mercury or anything else? Ask what that particular doctor’s philosophy is about whatever you are concerned about. You can ask these questions to the office staff over the phone but I would suggest asking them again to the doctor directly when you go for your appointment.

The bottom line – the decision for who your personal dentist is should be yours. It helps to hear what other people have to say but it takes more than a few opinions to have reliable “reputation” you can use. Your best bet is to have an informal appointment with the doctor.

Most dentists will not charge a fee for this. This will allow you to see the office, evaluate how welcoming the staff makes you feel, and meet the doctor.

Trusting someone comes from a good solid relationship. You will know when you have found the right office.

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 jpstclair@dentalhealthforlife. com. you can view all previously written columns at www.dentalhealthforlife.com.

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With all of this snow, you have got to be careful while shoveling!

This time of year I see many patients coming in with shoveling injuries • to their lower back and shoulders.

It is extremely important to protect yourself from spine and joint injury and long term damage. Improper form while shoveling can easily create spinal misalignments, sprain/strain injury and vertebral disc damage.

This results not only in pain, but also • lack of nerve flow to vital organs in the body. Follow these tips to keep your spine healthy while shoveling!

Do’s for Safe Shoveling • Warm-up before you start!

• If it is a heavy job consider using some hot packs to relax the muscles beforehand.

• Stretch the back, arms, shoulders, and legs and gets • your blood moving.

• Walk in place like a soldier while swinging your arms and do gentle lunges for

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Choose a shovel that is right for you!

• A shovel with a smaller plastic blade is lighter and will minimize the strain.

• A shovel that is made to push – not lift- will allow you to push the snow to one side.

• A curved handle enables you to keep your back straighter while shoveling Grip the shovel with your hands at least 12 inches apart.

By creating distance between your hands, you increase your leverage and reduce the strain on your body.

Push the snow! If you must lift, bend at the knees and lift with your legs, and most importantly do not twist your body.

Twisting and lifting can quickly damage the discs between the spinal bones and cause nerve impingement.

Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it.

Holding a shovel of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine.

Never remove deep snow all at once; do it piecemeal. Shovel and inch or two; then take another inch off. Rest and repeat if necessary.

Shovel slowly and deliberately, allowing your legs and thighs to assist you moving the snow to the side. Don’t plant your feet while shoveling.

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So take it easy, and if you feel any pain, stop!

Stay safe and happy shoveling!

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In past articles I have used the term REALTORŽ and wondered how many of you know what the difference is between the terms real estate agent, real estate broker and REALTORŽ. I didn’t know what the terms meant when I started in real estate so when asked the other day what the difference was between a real estate agent and a REALTORŽ I immediately thought ARTICLE!!! I have a topic for an article!

By knowing the right language you are certainly much more informed about who you are dealing with and able to potentially avoid serious problems down the road.

The definitions below are mine and the meaning of an agent and broker does vary from state to state. It is wise to confirm what an agent or broker means by that before entering into a business relationship and most importantly who they represent in a transaction.

To help you understand here are a few key words so you, too, can tell the different between real estate personnel.

Real Estate Agent or Salesperson Sales people make up a majority of the workforce. They are licensed by the state, have taken hours of real estate courses and passed an extensive exam. They are required to work for a real estate broker. Real Estate Agents earn a percentage of the broker’s commission when they sell a home. They are not allowed to handle any escrow payments, all monies are handled by the Real Estate BrokerŽ.

Real Estate Broker A Real Estate Broker has undergone additional training to become a broker. They are also required to have worked as a salesperson for at least two years.

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RealtorÂŽ Often times you will hear a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker will call him or herself a REALTORÂŽ.

A person is only qualified to do this when they become members of the National Association of REALTORŽs. The NAR is the world’s largest professional association. In order to be a member of the NAR, and therefore be a REALTORŽ. Salespersons and Brokers must agree to follow the NAR’s strict Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics protects buyers and sellers as they know they are working with someone who must follow strict guidelines. Making a point to work with a REALTORŽ instead of an unaffiliated Real Estate Agent or Broker is one small guarantee that a buyer or seller will be treated well.

Seller’s agent, buyer’s agent and dual agent are designations taken by a salesperson, broker or REALTORŽ when working with a client. A brief description of each: Seller’s agent The agent owes the seller “undivided loyalty, responsible care, disclosure, obedience o lawful instruction, confidentiality and accountability�. The agent puts the seller’s interest first while also disclosing any known “material defects in the real estate�.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're torn between your sensible self and the part of you that enjoys acquiring lovely things. Best advice: Wait for an end-of-month sale, and then buy something wonderful.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your artistic side has practical applications this week, such as redecorating your home or redesigning your personal stationery.

Whatever you do, someone special will like it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You could be drawn into a problem 'twixt friends or family members. Best bet: Ask the questions that go to the heart of the matter, then get them all together for a group hug.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much as you love being the center of attention, your big Lion's heart impels you to share the spotlight with a colleague who helped you with that well-praised project. vIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your eagerness to act on a challenge is wisely tempered early in the week by a lack of necessary information. Things begin to clear up during the weekend.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship you'd hoped would keep going seems to be going nowhere. Close it out and move on to a brighter romantic aspect just beginning to manifest itself.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While part of you might prefer taking a more familiar path, let your more daring and -- admit it -- supercurious self see what the unexplored has to offer.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Those nasty types have slithered back under the rocks and present no more problems. Now's the time to move ahead on that promising new relationship.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new offer could clear up that lingering money problem. Also, a more confident attitude on your part might well help get that personal situation back on track.

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