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'We will never know if we prevented an accident'

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – While a war of words rages in Washington, D.C., over gun-control legislation, the Newburyport Police Department collected about 35 unwanted ries, handguns and shotguns over two days last week.

Looking over the ries, shotguns and handguns that lay on a table off the lobby of the Police Department, senior Lt. Richard Siemasko declared the department's first gun buy-back program “very successful.â€? “We will never know if we prevented an accident,â€? Siemasko said.

He said the department is considering holding a gun buyback program at least once a year, although gun owners are encouraged to turn in unwanted guns at any time during the year.

The department got an assist in the buy-back program from the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, which contributed $2,500 to buy the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce gift cards for those who turned in their guns.

For an operable handgun the owner received a $100 gift card.

For a working rie or shotgun, the owners got a $50 gift card. Turning in an assault rie, the ones that are under debate in Congress, would have earned a $150 gift card. But to the oďŹƒcers' disappointment, no one turned over an assault weapon or a high-capacity ammunition clip. “We were hoping for an assault Continued on page 3

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––

Jeanne Schultz, executive director of the River Valley Charter School, and the kindergarten students.

REGIONAL — The River Valley Charter School celebrated last week that fact that it will never again pay rent. Instead it has a mortgage of $4.5 million, secured by a MassDevelopment bond, that guarantees the Montessoriinstruction school will stay in the same location at 2 Perry Way off of Low Street indefinitely. “It gives the school a permanence for the students from the five communities we serve,� said Executive Director Jeanne Schultz.

River Valley serves Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury.

The ribbon cutting last Friday stressed the permanence of the school in Newburyport. It was entitled, “A Place and Promise for Our Future.�

Schultz has printed up pins for every teacher and student that says simply: 12-17-12, the date the building was actually bought.

But amid the celebration that included a ribbon cutting, there was sadness among the charter school teachers and parents because Schultz, who has directed the school for the last four years, will not be a permanent fixture. The 65-year-old Schultz announced she

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will be leaving River Valley at the end of this year, at the end of her contract. “I might retire,� she said. But more likely the energetic educator will continue working to help improve schools.

The board of the charter school has begun the search for her replacement, she said.

As excited as Schultz is about owning the building, she was even more pleased about the role her students played in creating awareness of poverty in the region.

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The transformation of the library was made possible by the generosity of numerous members of the community. Last year, following the donation of wireless technology to the high school by the NEF, the Institution for Savings through its Charitable Foundation donated $100,000 to transform the library into a media-rich hub for research and collaboration. The Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation generously donated $45,000 to support the furnishings for the library. The NHS Class of 1953 donated $8,000 to purchase an iPad cart and iPads. Other donors and supporters include the Brass Lyon, the Cataldo Family, MPG Home Design, Newburyport Lighting Company, The Partridge in a Bear Tree, Port Paint and Paper, and Samarra Faux Painting.

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'We will never know if we prevented an accident' of firearms turned into police will pulled what looked like a toy or just be picked up by state officials for the butt of a rifle out of a bag. The weapon,” Siemasko said. barrel of the gun was stored inside In the wake of the shooting at disposal by a private contractor.

Siemasko said some of the guns the butt. He said the department Sandy Hook Elementary School would keep that gun for in Connecticut, President “training purposes.”

Obama would like to The revolvers included see a lot of gun buy-back a .38, five-shot handgun. programs to get unwanted There were a few antiques, assault weapons and highbut most of the guns were capacity ammunition clips guns that had been handed out of the hands of private down from previous citizens. generations. One man, The idea for the gun who described himself only buy back came from City as a gun collector, brought Marshall Thomas Howard, in several guns, including who approached bank one given to him by a local President and CEO Janice butcher, who used it to slay Morse. She readily agreed animals for slaughter. to provide the incentive.

The return program is not “We're helping,” Morse limited to Newburyport said of the program. From Photo by Stewart Lytle residents. Anyone in the the bank's perspective, the program “has been well Senior Lt. Richard Siemasko holds one of the rifles turned in. region can turn in an unwanted gun. The officers received.”

The essence of the gun buy-back that were turned in are “very will even come pick it up if the owners do not want to take the risk program is to help people who interesting to look at.”

A few guns, after being inspected of transporting the gun themselves. have guns and don't know what to For more information on how to do with them, she said. Some are by the gun experts on the police heirlooms, handed down from their force, may be returned because turn in an unwanted gun, call the of their value. One rifle, which Police Department at 978-462fathers.

Having the guns in the homes looked a lot like the one carried by 4411. presents a threat of “unwanted Lucas McCain in the “Rifleman” discharges,” Siemasko said. A lot television show, was set aside and of people do not want to have the officers were planning to call guns in the house, especially after the owner to make sure he wanted the spate of recent shootings. And to turn it in. Siemasko estimated it in Massachusetts it is illegal to might be worth $900.

The department might also keep transport a gun without a permit.

Once the program is over, most another odd donation. Siemasko

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petitioned the city to make Jan. 15 as Poverty Awareness Day. At a ceremony at Newburyport City Hall last week, almost 100 of the charter school students brought 94 scarves and 18 blankets, all handstitched by the students from the youngest to middle schoolers and even Schultz herself. The fabric was donated by Polartec.

The students heard presentations about poverty, homelessness and hunger from the several social services agencies, including the Salvation Army, the Best Foot Forward, Pennies for Poverty, Central Congregational Church, the Pettengill House and the Hugh Doyle Center. Also at the poverty awareness event was City Councilor Ed Cameron, who works for Community Teamwork in Lowell.

River Valley's purchase of the 36,000-square-foot building follows about a year after the school doubled in size with the addition of a gym, library, art and music rooms on the back side of the building.

“We had a wonderful landlord, Norman Day,” she said. But owning the building strategically “is the right thing to do. It is a very important for this charter school to

own their own building.”

In a letter home to parents, Dana Lowell, chairman of the the school's Board of Trustees, and Bonnie Bowes, president of the school's foundation, said it made good sense to zero in on purchasing the existing building.

“Using tax-exempt bonds issued through MassDevelopment, we were able to finance the purchase at a rate which will result in monthly mortgage payments lower than our current lease payments.”

The mortgage, held by RBS Citizens Bank, will cost less to pay each month than the rent. And the rent was going up every year. “In 10 years the rent would be out of our reach,” she said.

Now, the school can spend more money to pay teachers, enhance the programming, buy more materials and have money to make repairs to the building, Schultz said.

She is meeting with the finance committee and capital improvements committee of the board to determine what repairs like caulking the windows must be done now and how much they can set aside for other repairs, she said.

“It’s a wonderful feeling to own our own building,” she said.

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The program consists of 12 four-week sessions of full-time 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 978-388-0930 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.

-----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist in several different areas. If you are For interested please stop by and pick up a volunteer packet. For More information please feel free to call and speak with Jean Sale • COA is searching for adult volunteers Marie, Volunteer Coordinator 978 388 8138. Areas of need: 1. Friendly Visitors: The 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.

-----------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON/WENHAM - AARP Tax 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 paperwork and reserve your slot. You will need to bring all of your tax documents from last year, paperwork for this year, and will be required 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 appointment.

-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - As of Monday January 14, 2013 the Town of Ipswich boardwalk at Cranes Beach will be closed for repairs. It will re-open once the repairs have been completed. All inquires please contact the Cemeteries & Parks Department at 978-356-6643.

-----------------------------------------------------------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.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Newburyport Choral Society’s annual Fundraising Event is offering a fabulous “Season of Love�

Raffle with 28 spectacular prizes that will be drawn each week in February! A weekend in the Berkshires, tickets to major Theater and Concert events in Boston, Tickets to Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox games, a dinner at the Top of the Newburyport Range Lighthouse, or a Spa treatment are just a few of the fabulous prizes. Raffle tickets and the Calendar of Prizes are available at newburyportchoralsociety.org. NCS Fundraising events have helped bring wonderful music to the community for nearly 80 years.

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-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - "Back to the Bean" Ham and Bean Supper sponsored by  Bethany Masonic Lodge at 31 Green Street Newburyport, Mass 01950 the first Saterday of every month (February 2) from 4:30 to 6 PM cost is $8,  children 4$. Dinner includes ham, hotdogs, potato salad, cole slaw, garden salad, brown bread, rolls, 3 kinds of beans, drinks and desserts. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The New England String Quartet (NESQ) will perform a program of Brahms, Beethoven and Shostakovich on Sunday, Feb. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the second of three concerts in the 2013 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. Currently ensemble-in-residence at Harvard University's Dudley House, NESQ is dedicated to expanding the contemporary chamber music tradition through performances, recordings, broadcasts, educational activities and community outreach projects. Its members are winners of numerous international competitions in the U.S. and abroad. NESQ has made numerous debut recordings of contemporary works on the PARMA label, including works by Alan Beeler, Michael Cunningham, Sarah Wallin-Huff, Larry Read, and Kyle Peter Rotolo. Among their recent world premieres are “Romance and Descent No.1� by Brian Buch, “Exquisitries� and “Light Excelleth Darkness� by Betsy Schramm, and “String Quartet No. 2� by Pasquale Tassone. Having made their debut at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, the ensemble has been featured in concert series including “3rd Sundays @ 3,� “Menotomy,� “Bach’s Lunch,� and the “Chromatic Club of Boston,� and can be heard on “Quadrants: Modern String Quartets.� The Jean C. Wilson Music Series is named for one of the founders and the director of the music series for 27 years. Now, under the auspices of the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Music Committee, the Music Series typically offers three concerts held during the first three months of the year. Suggested donations are $15, $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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-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The River Valley Charter School is now accepting applications for fall 2013 for grades K-8. Call 978465-0065 for an application package, or visit www.rivervalleycharter.org to download enrollment materials. Applications must be submitted to the school no later than 4 p.m. on February 1, 2013. The enrollment lottery will be held at the school on February 7, 2013. The school will offer two information sessions on Thursday, Jan. 17: one at 9 a.m. and one at 6:30 p.m.

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Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Guide Classroom Learning, Th eories Rowley, MA 01969 Weaver for this weekly birding field you may see in the classroom… ZUMBA CLASS Free Quotes. Call Fred Today! trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences, Ongoing Zumba Classes at PITA area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Bloom’s Taxonomy, Growth Mindset, Hall on Plum Island on Tuesdays at 7:00 Shop: 978-948-3890 • Cell: 978-500-2677 Wednesday, January 23, 9:30 am-12:30 Responsive Classroom, “To understand pm & Thursdays at 9:15 am. First Class pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education some fundamental foundations of Complentary. For more information The North Shore’s Largest Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, learning” Sponsored by the Pine Grove call 508-612-8154.

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On January 23rd Pentucket Monthly focus topics for Workshop Preschool in Georgetown homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each with COMMUNITY PIE MAKING & will have a Parent Tour, Wednesday, an on-site study session and an exciting TASTING CONTEST 6:30 pm for the September 2013 field trip. This month’s study session: The Langley-Adams Library in school year. Go to our website www. What’s That Bird? January 10. Teacher: Groveland will be having many pentucketworkshoppreschool.org to Lisa Hutchings, Joppa Flats School programs throughout the winter to keep register for the tour. Parent must attend and Youth Education Coordinator. you active and involved! Please join us by tour before submitting an application. Thursday, January 24, 9:30 am-2:30 registering for any of the events at www. Applications accepted on a first come pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education langleyadamslib.org or by calling 978- basis.

Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, 372-1732. Wednesday, January 23rd Newburyport. Fee: $40. Preregistration at 2pm in honor of National Pie Day TRIVIA NIGHT is required. Call 978-462-9998 for we will celebrate by putting people's Keon's Trivia Nights on Wednesday information about additional programs baking skills to the test in a Community from 7-9, $2 off all menu items & gift and events, or visit the Web site at www.

Pie Making and Tasting Contest! Pies certificate giveaways. 258 Andover St, massaudubon.org/joppaflats. will be judged by librarians, COA, Georgetown 978-352-2900 and a few other known members of NATURE ART CLASSES AT the community. The winner will be BIRDING IN CAJUN COUNTRY JOPPA FLATS: ANIMALS IN appropriately rewarded! Bring your pies Dave Larson, science and education HIBERNATION and your appetites! coordinator at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to Flats, will present a slide program and learn how to make their own “wow” AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: lecture, “Louisiana Birding – Yellow works of art with artist Janet Youkeles.

GETTING READY FOR WINTER! Rails in Cajun Country,” at Joppa Flats Come for one or several of four sessions: Children in grades 1 to 4 are on Wednesday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, January 24 through February invited to engage in wildlife learning This program is open to the public, 14. Materials will be provided. Thursday, experiences with a different theme each appropriate for all ages, and free to Mass January 24, 3:45-5:15 pm Meet at the week. Come for one or sign up for the Audubon’s members; the nonmembers’ Joppa Flats Education Center, One ln from our experienced staff! series. Coming up: January 30 – Super fee is $4. Preregistration is required. Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

Birds! February 6 – Arctic Animal This program was originally scheduled Fee per session: $18. Preregistration p 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com Awareness! February 13 – Tracking for January 16. David Larson has led is required. Call 978-462-9998 for advertise@thetowncommon.com Animals in the Snow! Wednesday, birding and natural history expeditions information about additional programs January 23, 3:30-5:00 pm Meet at the all over the world. In October, he led a and events, or visit the Web site at www.

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Rowley • Rte 133 • 978-948-8400 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. to look for birds, eat Cajun food, and Fee per session: $15. Preregistration participate in the Yellow Rails and Rice OPEN HOUSE AT YWCA is required. Call 978-462-9998 for Festival. In this illustrated presentation, GREATER NEWBURYPORT information about additional programs Dave will take you along to the amazing CHILDREN’S CENTER and events, or visit the Web site at www. wetlands of Cajun country, highlighting massaudubon.org/joppaflats. the sights and especially the birds. The If your child is ready for preschool trip was timed to take advantage of and is 2 years and nine months, don’t SALISBURY YOUTH BASEBALL/ the late-season rice harvest, where wait for the fall! The YWCA Children’s Open SOFTBALL REGISTRATION migratory birds such as Yellow and Center has current openings in our The Salisbury Youth Baseball/Softball Virginia rails and Soras are flushed half and full day preschool classrooms.

Year League Registration will be held from the rice fields by the combines. The YWCA Greater Newburyport will Wednesday, January 23 at Salisbury The trip was such a success that a be holding an open house at our Pond Round Elementary School from 5 – 7 pm return visit is planned in 2013. Mass Street branch for families interested in and Saturday, January 26 at Play Ball Audubon is the largest conservation half day preschool or full day infant, (formerly Extra Innings) from 9am organization in New England, caring toddler and preschool care. Come and – 1pm $95.00 for Coed Instructional for 34,000 acres of conservation land meet staff in our newly renovated space Baseball (Age 5-8) $115.00 1st Child and providing education programs for and learn about our programs. We will (Baseball/Softball) $95.00 for each 200,000 children and adults annually. be registering for current enrollment additional Child in Family Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education and for Fall 2013. The Open House will Center, located at One Plum Island be held on January 24th from 6 to 7:30 BLOOM’S TAXONOMY Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural pm at the YWCA Children’s Center 13 Have you ever heard the words history education center that is open ½ Pond Street Newburyport at the rear Bloom’s Taxonomy and wondered what to the public Tuesday through Sunday of the CVS building. If you can’t make 38 Cable Ave 54 State Street this is? Have you ever wondered what and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to the open house, please call 978-225Salisbury, MA 01952 Newburyport, MA 01950 the Multiple Intelligences are? Climb 4:00 p.m. Call 978-462-9998 for 6210 for a tour.

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January 23 - 29, 2013 FRIDAY, JANUARY 25th LEARN ORIGAMI Langley-Adams Library, Groveland - 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

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and events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS OF PREY Join Jim Parks and Julie Anne Collier of Wingmasters at Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield on Sunday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for an exciting presentation that will introduce you to different types of raptors including hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. See live birds of prey up close and learn about the special features these birds have that enable them to be successful predators.

For adults, and families with children 5 years and older. FEE: $13/adults, $11/ children. Discount for Mass Audubon members. Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264.

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ITALIAN DINNER Plenty of good food and good View the menu at company will be on hand when the www.blackswancountryclub.com Pilgrim Congregational Church hosts Or call 978-352-2900 an Italian dinner on Saturday Jan. 26, 258 Andover St, Georgetown, MA 01833 4-6:30 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of advance tickets, donations will be gratefully accepted at the dinner. All NICOLE REILLY proceeds from the dinner will benefit the www.blackswancountryclub.com ATTORNEY-AT-LAW upcoming Common Ground Ministries (978) 462-3700 mission trip to Leogane, Haiti. Fully Can you put something in our REILLYLAW ad for next week about Valentine?s Day? SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th 1@VERIZON .NET accessible, Pilgrim Church is located OWL EXPERT TO SPEAK 102 BRIDGE ROAD, Parker River Clean Water Asociation at 27 Church Street in Merrimac. For SALISBURY, MA 01952 THE SUPERBOWL OF BIRDING further information, please call the (PRCWA) is excited to announce Now Taking Reservations for Valentine?s Day! X that owl expert Norm Smith, of Mass church office at 978-346-8400.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE: An annual competition among Audubon Blue Hills Trailside Museum, $39 3 Course Meal birders to spot the greatest number of SALISBURY YOUTH BASEBALL/ O.U.I./D.W.I. will be the keynote speaker at their ASSAULT AND BATTERY bird species and to earn the greatest SOFTBALL REGISTRATION annual meeting, Sunday, January View27, the menu at www.blackswancountryclub.com R ESTRAINING ORDERS number of points based on the rarity The Salisbury Youth Baseball/Softball 2013 at the Newbury Library in Byfield D RUG OFFENSES of the birds recorded in a twelve-hour League Registration will be held on Lunt Street (I-95 exit 55,Or Central call 978-352-2900 DRIVING OFFENSES period. For all ages and all levels of Wednesday, January 23 at Salisbury Street west 1 block to Lunt Street and LARCENY birders. The competition is followed by Elementary School from 5 – 7 pm turn left). The program is from 1 - 3 PM CLERK-MAGISTRATE HEARINGS supper and awards. Saturday, January and Saturday, January 26 at Play Ball and refreshments will be served. The Attorney Attorney Reilly’s Reilly’s clients clients PROBATION ISSUES 26, 5:00 am - 7:00 pm Meet at the Joppa (formerly Extra Innings) from 9am public is welcome. Contact PRCWA will will attest attest to to her her SEALING CRIMINAL RECORDS Flats Education Center, One Plum – 1pm $95.00 for Coed Instructional for more information at 978-462-2551 tenacity: tenacity: ALL OTHER CRIMINAL MATTERS Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: Baseball (Age 5-8) $115.00 1st Child Norman Smith is a self-taught naturalist “Nicole Reilly has become a trusted “Attorney Reilly is an experimember of our family, I keep her $30. Preregistration is required. Call (Baseball/Softball) $95.00 for each who has worked for the Massachusetts PERSONAL INJURY: enced, smart, fierce litigator. She business card in my wallet and her went above and beyond to ensure 978-462-9998 for information about additional Child in Family Audubon Society since 1974. Norman number in my contacts just in that my son’s rights were proMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS additional programs and events, or visit case.”

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I wouldn’t trust the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ years, including rehabilitating the SUNDAY, JANUARY 27th “I go to Attorney Reilly withlife.” every anyone else with my child’s joppaflats. legal matter I have for myself or my —2011 injured and successfully fostering over GENERAL PRACTICE: business, she is very smart and exSUPERBOWL OF BIRDING FREE- 1,000 orphaned hawk and owl chicks tremely thorough.”

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REST IN THE SPIRIT Belleville Chapel Sunday January 27 at 4pm an interfaith meditation time (about 45 minutes) led by Rev. Ross Varney. We'll begin with presentation of basics with discussion, then move on to practices, meditating with words, music and silence. Please call the office at 978-465-7734 or e-mail bccchurch@ worldpath.net with any questions.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28th FROM SPIRITUALS TO HIP HOP: THE EVOLUTION OF AMERICAN MUSIC" 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. Monday, January 28th at 6:30pm NECC professor Kevin Comtois will be presenting "From Spirituals to Hip Hop: The Evolution of American Music"

January 23 - 29, 2013 TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th TAX AND PLANNING SEMINAR FOR COMEDIANS AND OTHER CREATIVES A free seminar focused on tax and financial planning for comedians and others who work in creative fields is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Winner’s Circle, 211 Elm Street, Salisbury, at 6:30 p.m. The short presentation will be geared towards both new comedians who aren’t sure how, why or whether to claim their standup as a business, and for established comics who might learn about some better practices, and better things to do with their money. Seminar leader Rick Spencer has been working as a financial advisor and tax return preparer in the Greater Boston area for over 20 years.

He owns his own tax return business and has also worked as a self-employed freelance journalist, so he has first-hand experience keeping records and filing taxes for a small business. Spencer is a FINRA Registered Representative licensed to provide mutual funds and annuities trough the New York Life Investment Company (NYLIC). The short seminar will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The seminar is free, but pre-registration is preferred at spencrest@comcast.net or(978) 857-7573.

ZUMBA CLASS Ongoing Zumba Classes at PITA Hall on Plum Island on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm & Thursdays at 9:15 am. First Class Complentary. For more information call 508-612-8154.

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

Wednesday, January 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/joppaflats.

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: February 6 – Arctic Animal Awareness! February 13 – Tracking Animals in the Snow! Wednesday, January 30, 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.

MEMORY PRESERVATION NUTRITION Provided by Brain Health And Wellness Center on January 30th 4pm at Amesbury Senior Community Center, 68 Elm S, Amesbury. Sponsored

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Dr. Emerson Lombardo is available for private consultations to individuals, families and organizations as well as for presentations to both lay and professional audiences. Dr. Emerson Lombardo is also Adjunct Research Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine where she is a faculty member of the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Center and recipient of an Alzheimer’s Association grant to study a combination of nutritional supplements.

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February 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to discuss this fascinating true-life story. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

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OVER 25 YEARS of . All Maintenance Work . All Types of Restorations -----------------------------------------------------------. Free Initial Consultation . Project Management “In the Field” Experience ROWLEY - Pine Grove student, Mary Ouellette, is collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Helping is as easy as 1, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION 2, 3. 1. Pull your aluminum tabs off of soda, vegetable, tennis and pet food cans. 2. Save and Collect tabs. 3. Recycle tabs in All Types of Property Repairs the children’s room at the Rowley Public Library. (Pine Grove Students can return tabs to the school.) Tab pick-up is available by calling 978-358-8129. After the collection is complete tabs will be brought to the Ronald McDonald House.

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GENERAL CONTRACTORS L.L.C. ---------------------------------------------------Consultation to Project Completion SALISBURY - The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday February 13 th at our . Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. There will be two presentations. . All Phases of Construction . Commercial/Residential OVER 25 YEARS of Miller Graf will speak on “Robert E. Lee’s Invasions of the North.” Tom DiGiuseppe will speak on “The 48th MASS. . All Maintenance Work . All Types of Restorations Volunteer Infantry at the Siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil . Free Initial Consultation . Project Management “In the Field” Experience War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION ---------------------------------------------------All Types of Property Repairs SALISBURY - The Salisbury Youth Baseball/Softball League Registration. Will be held Wed.1/23 at Salisbury Elementary School from 5 – 7 pm Sat.1/26 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 ---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Zumba – Winter Program @ Salisbury COA Hilton Center: Wednesdays 9:00AM – Zumba Gold with Stephanie Smith, $3 Thursdays 5:30 PM – Intergenerational Zumba with Amy Ward, $5 Fridays, 9:30AM – Zumba Toning with Susan Tribble, $4 All Ages Welcome all times!! Work at your own pace! We look forward to meeting you! BINGO – every Monday from 12:30pm to 3pm. Come and join the fun. For further information please contact Carol Dorman, Salisbury Council on Aging @ 978-462-2412 ---------------------------------------------------• Technical Questions SALISBURY - A free seminar focused on tax and financial planning for comedians and others who work in creative fields is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Winner’s Circle, 211 Elm Street, Salisbury, at 6:30 p.m. The short presentation will • Incentives & Rebates be geared towards both new comedians who aren’t sure how, why or whether to claim their standup as a business, and for • Advisory Services established comics who might learn about some better practices, and better things to do with their money. Seminar leader Rick Spencer has been working as a financial advisor and tax return preparer in the Greater Boston area for over 20 years. He owns his own tax return business and has also worked as a self-employed freelance journalist, so he has first-hand experience keeping records and filing taxes for a small business. Spencer is a FINRA Registered Representative licensed to provide DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HOME DEPOT mutual funds and annuities trough the New York Life Investment Company (NYLIC). The short seminar will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The seminar is free, but pre-registration is preferred at spencrest@comcast.net or(978) 857-7573.

---------------------------------------------------Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 • Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00 SALISBURY - Are you a senior that needs help feeding your cat or dog? We at the Hilton Senior Center have received donations from caring people to help you do just that. Please contact us at 978462-2412 ---------------------------------------------------Commuting From SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your time for a good cause? How about helping someone Newburyport Topsfield Plaistow understand the basics of the computer? If you have some solid computer skills Georgetown Peabody Haverhill you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule.

Boxford Groveland Please call us @ 978-462-2412 ---------------------------------------------------Leave the Driving to US! SALISBURY - The Pettengill House is seeking donations of food to help stock the pantry shelves. The holidays are quickly approaching, but the Pettengill House food pantry shelves are bare. As more and more families are in need of assistance, Pettengill relies on the community to help meet the increasing demand. The most Downtown stops in Boston for your Commuting Convenience! needed items arepeanut butter and jelly, canned pasta and stews, spaghetti sauce, tuna and canned chicken, macaroni and cheese, soups, school snacks, and juice Foxwoods Line Runs boxes. Please visit www.pettengillhouse.org for a complete list of needed items.

7 days a week from Beginning in November, the Pettengill House will also be accepting community Portsmouth donations to support the annual Thanksgivings Meals program. Needed items Newburyport will include turkeys, stuffing, gravy, canned or fresh vegetables, potatoes, Lawrence canned or fresh fruit, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pies. If you are interested in Charter motor organizing a food drive for the Pettengill House, please contact Mary Morse, coach services!

Program Coordinator at pettengillinfo@gmail.com or (978) 463-8801 for more information. As always, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to The Pettengill House, Inc., P.O. Box 5551, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952.

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For decades, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended that patients with certain heart conditions take antibiotics shortly before dental treatment. This was done with the belief that antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), previously referred to as bacterial endocarditis. IE is an infection of the heart’s inner lining or valves, which results when bacteria enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart. Bacteria are normally found in various sites of the body including on the skin and in the mouth.

The AHA’s latest guidelines were published in its scientific journal, Circulation, in April 2007 and there was good news: the AHA recommended that most of these patients no longer need short-term antibiotics as a preventive measure before their dental treatment.

The guidelines were based on a growing body of scientific evidence that showed the risks of taking preventive antibiotics outweigh the benefits for most patients. The risks include adverse reactions to antibiotics that range from mild to potentially severe and, in very rare cases, death.

Inappropriate use of antibiotics can also lead to the development of drugresistant bacteria.

Scientists also found no compelling evidence that taking antibiotics prior to a dental procedure prevents IE in patients who are at risk of developing a heart infection. Their hearts are already often exposed to bacteria from the mouth, which can enter their bloodstream during basic daily activities such as brushing or flossing. The new guidelines were based on a comprehensive review of published studies that suggests IE is more likely to occur as a result of these everyday activities than from a dental procedure.

However, these guidelines did not address those with artificial joints, most commonly hips and knees.

These patients are still routinely advised by their orthopedic surgeons to take antibiotics prior to all

dental procedures. Some physicians recommend this for three years and others recommend it forever.

Most recently, based on a collaborative systematic review of scientific evidence, the ADA (American Dental Association) and the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) released a co-developed guideline that does not support routine prescription of antibiotic prophylaxis for joint replacement patients undergoing dental procedures.

According to one of the dentists on the team, Dr. Elliot Abt, “This guideline was based primarily on clinical research which examined a large group of patients, all having a prosthetic knee or hip and half with an infected prosthetic joint.

The research showed that invasive dental procedures, with or without antibiotics, did not increase the odds of developing a prosthetic joint infection.”

Dr. David Jevsevar, an orthopedic surgeon also on the committee stated, “As clinicians, we want what is in the best interest of our patients, so this guideline is not meant to be a standContinued on page 11

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Enthusiasm is building around the 2013 Lee's Season Opener Last week, the Lee USA Speedway held its usual pre-season information meeting for competitors and officials at the Kingston VFW. Lee USA Speedway General Manager Bob Watson stated, “We’re very excited about the upcoming season based on the overall enthusiasm of the competitors displayed at the meeting.”

Rules and other issues of concern were discussed and according to Watson, “Rule changes are very minor for the 2013 season.” Rules and tentative schedule information are available at the speedway website www.leeusaspeedway. com. Further rules clarification can be obtained by contacting Lee USA Speedway tech man Buzzie Bezanson at 603-339-2166.

One rule that will be enforced this season is that all cars in all divisions must be equipped with an onboard scanner with which track officials can convey line-up and other pertinent information. Second generation NEMA starter Steve Grant will be on the flagstand at Lee USA in 2013 and Bob Watson will take over as race director. Our new motto this year is “In at 7, out at 10,” says Watson. Every effort will be made to not only get the first race started promptly, but also conclude the show in reasonable time.

Another big change at Lee USA for 2013 is the return of Quarterly Championship nights with extra distance and extra money events in all four divisions. These four special events over the course of the season will pay $1,000 to the Small Block Supers, $500 to the Late Model Sportsman, $350 to the Hobby Stocks, and $100 to the Ironman Division. Further contingency awards will be provided by John Holland of Sunoco Racing Fuels.

Many new faces at the meeting may preview a significant surge in interest to be seen in the American Auto Ironman Division. Lebanon, ME driver Jim Shorey will be trying to repeat his dominant 2012 performance over crosstown rival Pat Tanguay in the David’s Race Cars Hobby Stock Division.

Grant Aither will be returning to weekly competition and gunning for defending Prime Storage Late Model Sportsman Champ J.R. Baril, who won the 2012 title in Aither’s former ride. Aither has won two straight titles before taking most of last season off. However Michelle Fushpanski, who chased Baril all last year, is looking for a breakout season. Fushpanski won twice in 2012, finished runner-up in the points chase and has proven to be a match for her male competition.

Super Dave Sanborn will also be back in 2013. The popular senior driver of the Benson Hardware Small Block Division was involved in a serious wreck early last year that kept him out of competition for the remainder of the season. Fans and fellow competitors alike will eagerly welcome him back.

The Witkum Brothers will be fielding two cars for the upcoming season.

Rumor has it that Eddie Witkum, Jr. will wheel of one when his ISMA schedule permits and four time Lee USA Champ Wayne Helliwell, Jr. will pilot the other. Helliwell was a close second to Tom Tombarello last season and has vowed to take back the title for the Witkum Brothers in 2013.

On a sadder note, longtime Lee USA official and supporter Jay Merryfield passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. Jay was the infield steward and drove the Lee USA Speedway emblazoned push truck. He regarded the speedway his home and the fans and competitors his family. He will be missed by all, and a memorial service will be conducted at the track early in the season. The Lee USA Speedway will open the 2013 season with the 27th Annual 150 lap Governor’s Cup Race on April 14th.

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So, what this means to me is not that you can automatically stop taking antibiotic prophylaxis if you have any artificial joints, but that there is new evidence that should be taken into consideration. Talk with your surgeon and dentist to make a collaborative decision as to your own individual situation and risk factors.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered 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.

Notice is hereby given that the Rowley Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding requests for funding in accordance with the requirements of the Community Act, M.G.L. Chapter 44B, Section 5 (b) (1). The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss, with the community, the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding the use of the Town’s Community Preservation Fund. The Committee seeks community input in the areas of open space, recreation, affordable housing and historic preservation.

The Public Hearing will be held on January 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm in the Rowley Town Library at which time all requests will be given due consideration.

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Crane Beach Parking Permit Stickers On Sale Now Program Offers Significant Savings on Year-Round Visits to One of the Northeast’s Most Beautiful Beaches

The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) announced today that sales of Crane Beach Parking Permits are beginning for the 2013-14 season. Purchasing a 2013–2014 Crane Beach Parking Permit sticker will allow Trustees members (and everyone in their vehicle) to park at Crane Beach for no additional charge from May 1, 2013–April 30, 2014, offering a AND significant savings for frequent beach visitors. This is the third year of the Crane Beach Parking Permit Sticker program, A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W and Trustees members are encouraged to take advantage of the early-bird price by purchasing a parking sticker for just Arthur K. Ross, Jr. • Peter M. Ross $55, now through March 15, 2013. After March 15, members can purchase stickers for $80.

Downtown Ipswich – 20 Market St. • rossandrosslawyers.com 978-356-2000 Peter Pinciaro, Deputy Director for The Trustees’ Ipswich properties notes, “The beach sticker is the best deal of the summer! With a sticker, quick visits any day of the week are no longer out of the question. You can load up a car full of friends and family for a full day of sun or pop by for a quiet walk in dunes… the beach is your oyster.”

Beach Sticker Details The parking sticker is available only to current Trustees members. Membership in The Trustees starts at just $47 per year for individuals ($37 for students and seniors). Individual members may purchase one sticker.

Family members ($67 annual contribution) and Contributing members ($125 annual contribution) may purchase up to two stickers. Supporting-level members ($165 annual contribution) and above may request up to two stickers at no additional cost when they join or renew their membership. For as little as $102, you can become a Trustees member and pay no additional admission fees at Crane Beach for an entire year.

Please note: While parking stickers offer great savings and convenience, they will not guarantee parking. As in the past, The Trustees recommend arriving early on weekends and holidays, carpooling and/or using public transportation. For visitors who choose not to become Trustees members, beach admission prices remain at $25 on weekends and $15 on weekdays. Members who choose not to purchase a parking sticker pay $10 at the beach gate on weekdays and $20 on weekends. After 3:00 p.m., all beach admission prices decrease by 50%.

What Makes Crane Beach Special?

Crane Beach’s mesmerizing views, clean and inviting waters, miles of pristine shoreline, and topnotch facilities make it one of the finest beaches and outdoor recreation destinations on the East Coast. The beach is open year-round, sunrise to sunset, with restroom facilities available and rangers on-site daily. Dog walking and horseback riding is permitted on the beach in the winter months, from October 1—March 31(visit www.thetrustees.org/greendogs for permitting and information).

Ad # 3 During the summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day), the beach is fully staffed with rangers, lifeguards, For Client / Newspaper use only – this does not print: and EMTs. The Crane Beach store, featuring refreshments and merchandise, is open daily as well as the bathhouses, with This PDF – dated 06/10/11 – replaces all previous PDFs of this ad. Please destroy all previous PDFs of this ad. !

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Actual ad size – 4” x 2” (Town Common ) Crane Beach is among the world’s most important nesting sites for piping plovers and The Trustees have been nationally recognized for their successful shorebird protection program. In addition to the piping plovers, Crane Beach also provides important habitat for rare plants, invertebrates, mammals, birds, shellfish, and finfish that live and nest among its tidal pools, coastal dunes and five miles of beautiful trails.

Trustees Membership Benefits - Membership and Crane Beach sticker and admission fees help support the critical work of The Trustees of Reservations, including the ongoing management, maintenance and care of special places like Crane Beach and other remarkable natural and cultural treasures on the North Shore and across the state. As a Trustees member, not only do you enjoy significant savings at Crane Beach, but you’ll also enjoy savings on other Trustees’ programs and properties, including the Castle Hill Summer Concert Picnic Series, the Crane Wildlife Refuge Guided Kayak paddles, and the luxurious Inn at Castle Hill, just to name a few. Purchase your Early-Bird Beach Sticker - To receive the maximum savings on visits to the beach all year long, The Trustees are encouraging members to take advantage of the early-bird discount by purchasing a $55 sticker before March 15. To purchase your beach sticker or for more details and information please visit www.thetrustees.org/cranebeach or call our membership office at 978.921.1944 x8801.

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