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Triton Robot Builders Love to Compete By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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The Triton students in the Robotics Club
TRITON – The 13 young robot builders are anxiously waiting on the Worcester Robotics Consortium to send out the rules that govern the next Robot Competition in March. Only then can the 12 boys and one girl, who gather at Triton High School three afternoons a week as the Triton Robotics Club, get busy designing, programming and building their next Bots to compete at the competition staged at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. In the last competition, 88 teams entered the competition, bringing about 120 robots that were both driven autonomously and by a student driver. The bulldozer-like robots were designed to pick up bean bags and deposit them at various height levels for points. “These guys love to compete,� said Kathy Norton, the math and engineering teacher who has overseen the robotics club for seven years. The competitions are complicated and intense. The rules governing the competitions are closely held until
about a month before the event. That means the students have to work long hours and learn to work well together, using their various skills to build the robots. Norton, an engineer herself who spent her early career building satellite earth stations before becoming a high school teacher 12 years ago, said the Continued on page 3
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– IPSWICH – When Laurie Collins their Pajamas book to the children’s wrote her ďŹ rst children's book, 'The service agency, Cradles to Crayons Pajamas of My Dreams,' she was (C2C), which raises donations, thinking about children in two types sorts and distributes from its Giving of homes Fa c t o r y – one where clothes, shoes the children and school pull on cozy supplies to pajamas, children crawl into bed who live in and fall asleep the second while a parent scenario. reads to them. During Reading February, the to her own book, 'The two children, Pajamas of My the librarian Dreams,' will formerly in be launched Newbury and at events now Ipswich, throughout Photo by Stewart Lytle recalls that the state. Laurie Collins with her new book. one of her Many will be favorite pastimes was reading to her tied into the C2C Pajama Drive. two sons. Collins ďŹ rst launched a pajama In the other scenario, a child has drive when she was the children's no cozy pajamas, is cold, hungry and librarian in Newbury. It was a major has no one to read to them. success with parents and students Collins, along with her award- donating pajamas. The Triton High winning illustrator Margie Florini, School track team took time out to was inspired by and is dedicating read to elementary school children and encourage the younger students to bring in new or outgrown pajamas. “There is something endearing about buying pajamas for someone,â€? Collins said. Now that she is at the Ipswich Library, Collins plans to launch the pajamas program in this community. “The Ipswich community will really love this,â€? she said, holding in Photos by Peter McClelland her hand the ďŹ rst pajamas that had LEFT: Matt Canning (21) looks at some Ipswich defense during the already been donated. Her book, written for children in Clippers, 50-39, win on January kindergarten to fourth grade, is a 21st. ABOVE: Young Ipswich fan story about children's dreams about takes in the Newburyport boys their futures. basketball game with her mother.
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students share the responsibilities for building the robots. Some are more talented, experienced and prefer to design and build the robots. Others enjoy programming the machines. They learn to work together and exhibit “gracious professionalism,” she said. That is not to say the students are not competitive among each other. Listening to their banter among themselves, it sounds almost like a genteel form of trash talking on the court or field. For the competition three weeks ago at the community college campus in Worcester, the club built three robots. Under the event rules, the Triton team was paired with another team for each of five competitions to see how many bean bags the robots could pick up. Of the 88 teams, the Triton team was ranked in the mid 40s. “At least we weren't last,” joked Nick Romano. The students said they not only love to compete, but like seeing the machines the other teams have built and how they have solved some of the same problems the Triton
students faced. “They take ownership of design of the robots,” Norton said. “They win as a team. They lose as a team.” The competitions are not cheap. The entry fee is $150 per robot. But building the robots costs from $1,000 to $1,500 each, she said. The club is sponsored by the Institution for Savings and Verizon. Other robot competitions, like the First Robotics Competitions, cost as much as $10,000 just to enter, plus the cost of travel and to create the machines. The students come to the club for different reasons. Jason Plumer, who was the driver of one of the robots at the last meet, said he has always been interested in engineering. “When I found out about the (Triton) program, I jumped at it. I just love building things.” Romano on the other hand “loves programming things.” Tom Howell said he joined the club because “I like tinkering with things.” Some of the students like Colton Holloran gravitated to the club after developing skills at playing video
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a drive for tools and supplies to assist the cleanup and reconstruction efforts from Hurricane Sandy. Collections will begin on Friday, February 1 and end on Tuesday, February 19. Drop off sites include Kelly's True Value, Newburyport Traffic Circle and Appliance Warehouse, Seabrook Traffic Circle, for larger items such as shovels, rakes, etc., while smaller items will be accepted at all Newburyport Five Cent Bank locations. Monetary donations to defray transport expenses should be sent to "Turning Point For Sandy," POB 548, Newburyport, MA 01950, a local 501(c)(3) non profit agency. We are asking for used, but serviceable tools to expand the cleanup and reconstruction effort. There are hundreds of volunteers, but a chronic shortage of tools is a problem. The goods we hope to collect include: • Residential Trash Service shovels, rakes, prybars, pickaxes, room heaters with sensors, dehumidifiers, generators, sealed goggles, work boots, • Rear Load Containers 2-10 yd OSHA P100 masks w/filter replacements, Tyvek suits, hammers, safety glasses, flashlights, batteries, garbage bags, baby wipes, non-perishable foods, disposable aluminum serving trays, sterno, plastic cutlery, cups w/lids, plastic • Dumpster 15-30 yd glasses, and brooms. The idea for this effort was presented to the Rotary Club by Plum Island resident Mike Keenan, • Family Owned & Operated after his experiences as a volunteer in Union Beach, NJ last November. A group of local, volunteer musicians will accompany the tools and and supplies to New Jersey, and will perform for the volunteers and residents as a good will Service is our gesture. 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a number of town organizations, schools, town safety departments, and members of the community. Today we assist a variety of groups, such as the Council on Aging, Library, Town Safety Departments, just to name a few. Recently, we were asked to provide chowder and soup for the luncheon for the Wreaths Across America Convoy stop over in Topsfield. The Rowley T.J Maxx has been a great supporter of Grange projects. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? There is something for everyone! To start Grange is for anyone who enjoys being with people, and working together to make a difference. Membership is open to those 14 years of age or older. Many people describe belonging to Grange as being part of a family. Youth who join Grange, often develop public speaking skills and leadership skills.
The easy answer is anything it wants!…… well, not really. As the agrarian society changed, the Grange became more focused on its community service work. Rowley Grange has finished in the top 4 of Granges with outstanding community service programs in Massachusetts. It has received National recognition for its work in the community.
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The Grange decided that there was still a future for the hall as a meeting hall, and purchased it. In the last 10 years, the interior has been redone, and
In 1968 Rowley Grange was meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Central St. When the Odd Fellows decided to disband the hall was put up for sale. The Grange looked for another hall in town to meet at, and found that places available were too large, too small, and most didn’t have storage or a kitchen.
UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 6 – Meeting at Rowley Library Guest speaker: Barry Moore to speak on the Rowley Community Gardens PUBLIC INVITED – ALL WELCOME SUPPERS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR THE WINTER OUR NEXT SUPPER WILL BE IN MARCH.
Dishwasher Needed Rowley Grange is in need of a dishwasher to work at the public suppers we have 6 times a year. The dishwasher job requires scraping, rinsing, and loading dishes into a automatic dishwasher. Wash all pans and kitchen equipment that was used to prepare and serve the meal. Call Barb at 978-465-5508. improvements made in the kitchen area. The building is of historical significance. The hall, and the building to the right of it, were once one big building on the Center School property (now the Town Hall annex). That building served as a school and was built in the mid 1800’s. The building has served many purposes during its life time. Now the hall needs serious exterior work . Being in the historical district in town means that we must pay attention to what is used on the building. To do the job correctly, it will take a lot of help. A Building Committee has been formed to determine what will be in the best interest of the hall and the community. The hall is still the only medium size hall with kitchen available for use in the Rowley Community.
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And yet another area of the internet world that is changing how many people approach their health is selfdiagnosis and treatment planning. Patients are entering their doctors/ dentists offices having “self-diagnosed” themselves on the internet already knowing in their mind how their problem needs to be treated. While the internet can be helpful in gathering information to have a more informed conversation with your provider, a good doctor-patient relationship is worth far more. In June of 2012, the American Dental Association (ADA) launched an award-winning website called MouthHealthy.org. To provide patients with accurate information about their symptoms and help them make betterinformed decisions about their oral health, they included a section of the site called Dental Symptom Checker. After entering their age and gender, patients can identify the location of the symptom they are having and other factors, such as pain or appearance, and read about the various conditions that fit that description. Consumers can also find oral health concerns organized by life stages, AZ topics with videos, ADA Seal of Acceptance products, and tips and
activities to make oral health care fun for kids. The ADA reports that the Dental Symptom Checker is a highly used resource on MouthHealthy.org. The Dental Symptom Checker is obviously not meant to diagnose or replace the role of the dentist…… although I’m sure many of you would much rather have your teeth fixed over the internet. Many of the conditions on the site emphasize the importance of seeing a dentist or physician. I would encourage the use of this site and others to gather information. Use the information to make betterinformed decisions, but keep an open mind. Your health care providers have years of training and experience. You may find something on the internet that your provider needs to research more. Good communication and solid doctor-patient relationship are best for both sides. 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.
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With the market in full rebound, interest rates at all time lows and a scarcity of homes for sale, first time buyers are finding that although it is a great time to buy it is a challenge If you're first time buyer or it has been a long time since you bought, here are some common slip ups to avoid and potentially helpful tips. 1. Not getting preapproved You have found your dream house! Congratulations! It’s now time to sit down and make an offer. What? No preapproval letter from your mortgage company or bank? Forget it; the seller is going to take the other offer. Why sell to someone who hasn’t bothered to get preapproved for a mortgage. One thing I hear a lot is “not going to be a problem, I can just call and get a preapproval with my friend/relative who is a mortgage agent”. What happens if your contact doesn’t get right back to you? What if you are preapproved for less than what you though? It’s a lot more fun to go out and look at homes than it is to pay or plan to pay for them if you know you can afford instead of wishing after something out of your price range. And as I mentioned above it will put you in a better position over another buyer. 2. Check your credit - If you aren’t preapproved at the very least check your credit. Review your credit report a few months before you begin your house hunt, and you'll have time to ensure the facts are correct and dispute mistakes before a mortgage lender checks your credit. I know that American Express offers me a yearly free credit report check. I am going to go out on a limb and guess I am not the only one American Express offers that too. 3. Check your budget - If we have learned anything over the last 5-10 years it's that mortgages were given to people who clearly did not have the means to pay them back. A good rule of thumb that I have heard more than once is to
budget no more than 30-35% of your monthly household income to housing costs. These costs can include mortgage principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Obviously less than that is ideal. I will never forget when my wife and I were preapproved and told by the mortgage agent what we would pay monthly on a mortgage that size. I thought “that is nice we are preapproved for that but we can’t pay that every month”. Being a little conservative isn’t a bad thing. 4. What’s hiding? - Although you factored in the purchase price of the home, taxes, insurance and even utilities, there are several other hidden costs that first time home buyers neglect to prepare for. They can be anything from the closing costs to appraisal fees, escrow fees, homeowner's insurance fees, and even moving costs. The one most commonly forgotten is the cost of repairs and maintenance. When you were renting and the kitchen sink leaked you called the landlord and had him fix it. No charge. You now have to fix it yourself or pay for a plumber to come out. One thing I was told was to set aside 1% of my purchase price every year for home maintenance costs. Maybe that is too much but it doesn’t’ hurt to have a cushion for unforeseen events. 5. Not using professional help - It is absolutely possible to go out and buy a home without the aid of a REALTOR®. But why? Think about how much time, stress and money a good REALTOR® can save you. Are you required to have a home inspection? No, but why wouldn’t you? The home inspector checks everything in your new home. They evaluate the structure, construction, and mechanical. They will examine everything from the electrical system, water heater, and HVAC system to the foundation and floors. One thing they are not allowed to do is quote pricing for fixes. You can have a specialist (contractor, plumber, or
electrician for example) come in during the home inspection period to do that for you. 6. Thinking you'll get everything on your "wish list"- Another big mistake people make is focusing on a wish list. Sit down and create a list of “must haves’ and “wishes”. We need 3 bedrooms and a two car garage would be nice. If your goal is to be able to afford everything you need, as well as much of what you want, sit down with your REALTOR® and express the needs and wishes. Your REALTOR® can set your expectations up front so you 11, 2012! 2008, 2009, 2010, 20 won’t be disappointed that you can’t seem to find a 3000 sq. foot house for under $300,000 that isn’t in need of any work. 7. Research - After figuring out your must haves and wishes, what about Weekly Community Newspaper • www.thetowncommon.co where you are looking. Look into the town or towns you have chosen to search in. Go to town hall personally; get a feel for the area and people. You can do a ton on line but stepping into the town library, town hall and speaking with people who live in these towns can go a long way in deciding if living here is right for you. FHA . VA . REVERSE . CONVENTIONAL Take the time to sit down with your REALTOR®, go over what you want REFI . JUMBO . COMMERCIAL and wish for in a home. Talk with a mortgage agent and find out what you can afford. In setting your expectations and finding the right people to guide Honest, Ethical & Personal . We are a team of Professionals you it won’t be long before you are a www.multistatemortgage.com MB2385 . NH10133 . ME CS06736 . FLMBR1111 homeowner. Licensed by the State of New Hampshire Banking Commission 296 Main St, Groveland If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, ECYCLE HIS EWSPAPER John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: HARE THE IFT OF EADING 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at john@rowleyrealestate.com.
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