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NEWBURYPORT - Rabbi Avi Poupko and his wife Carina Poupko have been chosen as this year’s winner of the City of Newburyport’s 5th Annual “Asset Builder Awards” for their positive family communication style. The City’s Youth Services division administers the awards as part of its BEACON Coalition, Newburyport’s collaborative effort to support and strengthen youth assets. The awards recognize people in Newburyport who make the community better for young people. The Poupkos have two young sons, ages 1 and 3. The Poupko family is being recognized as a family in the community who has impressed with a positive relationship, communication style and willingness to be open and truthful with each other, qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible, successful adults. "Carina and I are thrilled to receive this award. We are especially honored to be recognized by an organization that puts the youth of our community first," said Avi Poupko, rabbi of Congregation Ahavas Achim at 53.5 Washington Street in Newburyport. Community members nominate potential winners in five categories: Caring Neighborhood, School Engagement, Positive View of Personal Future, Positive Family Communication, and Equality and Social Justice. Poupko and his family will be presented with the award on March 14th at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Newburyport. For more information, contact Rabbi Avi Poupko, rabbi@ahavas-achim.org.
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Dear Community, The volunteers at the Rowley Food Pantry would like to extend their thanks to all of the generous donors who keep them stocked with food and supplies for those who need it. The efforts of the children at Pine Grove School and local preschools, the Scouting organizations in town, as well as the Rowley Police Association, result in bulk donations to support the ongoing contributions of individuals and organizations who collect on their behalf. Any Rowley resident who is in need of assistance may visit the Food Pantry for help. The pantry is located at 153 Main Street (around the back) and hours are Tuesdays 10:00 AM to noon and Thursdays 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Sincerely, Rowley Food Pantry
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John Christopher Nakis, a Rowley native, passed away at his home in Newbury on Sunday February 24th, 2013. A life-long resident of Essex County, John was born in Beverly, MA on November 22nd, 1957. He grew up in Rowley, spent most of his life here, and will always be remembered as a Rowleyite. John was educated at Pine Grove Elementary, Triton Regional High School, and Northern Essex Community College. Professionally, he worked as a skilled and talented CNC machinist employed and appreciated by a number of local manufacturing firms, including Gould, Varian, and Fairview Machine. John was also a self-taught and talented musician who spent countless creative and happy hours jamming with friends and occasionally sitting in on professional performances. He loved good food and was a talented chef. He was also a member of the Neptune Club in Newburyport, MA. John’s greatest joy was found in the family and friends who were drawn inexorably to his magnetic personality. A natural comic, he could entertain for hours with anecdotes, one-liners, and memories of Rowley characters. He would always make everyone laugh! John was married briefly to Valerie Schena, originally of Groveland, MA. Though their marriage did not prevail, John loved her deeply. They had no children. He is survived by his mother Deborah of Newburyport, MA, sister Anne of Turner’s Falls, MA, beloved niece Alysan of Fort Walton Beach, FL, brother Arty (wife Elinor) of SedroWoolley, WA, nephew Nicholas (wife Chelly) of Seattle, WA, grandnephew Javan of Seattle, WA, and Godsons Cory and Tucker Trussel of New Hampshire. He also leaves numerous local relatives, notably Aunt Frances Preston of Essex, MA, and cousin Dianne Bragdon of Rowley. He was preceded in death by his father William Constantine Nakis of Rowley, and nephew Nathan William Nakis of Sedro-Woolley, WA. John was laid to rest at a private graveside service in Rowley on Friday, March 1st. His life was then celebrated with stories and fellowship in a memorial gathering at the VFW hall in Rowley, from 2:30-7:00 PM on Friday, March 1st. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations made to your local food bank or pantry, or to the American Diabetes Association. Editor's Note: John Nakis was a dear friend to me and occasional consultant to this publication. In addition to other fond memories; he would often join me in burning the midnight oil as we reviewed and finalized the newspaper prior to publication. Having a great command of the English language, and a gift for writing, several of John's stories appeared within these pages. Sometimes his artistic work appeared under (as he so aptly referred to it as) a "nom de plume." John will be missed with sincere admiration.
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that the production requires a lot of dancing, particularly tap dancing. All the performers had to learn how to tap dance, she said. Some had to learn new accents. Haley Crowley, a senior who plays the “sassy” Bonnie character, said she had to learn to speak with a New Jersey accent. The story of Anything Goes involves madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Billy Crocker is a stowaway who is in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, but Harcourt is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and Public Enemy #13 Moonface Martin help Billy in his quest to win Hope. Debuted in 1934 in New York City's Alvin Theater, (now the Neil Simon Theater), the musical introduced the popular songs of "Anything Goes", "You're the Top" and "I Get a Kick Out of You”.
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The Triton Arts production has gone all out. The passports used in the production are in the style of the 1930s. The costumes reflect the jazz age. And the students have even learned 1930s slang words like "Aces", "Jazzy," and "It's the Berries." “It is going to be fabulous,” said Harms, who is an instructor in the Phillips Academy Andover theater department. She taught at Triton last year and has directed five musicals over the last 10 months. “Musicals are fun,” she said. Carter Shelton, a senior, who plays the part of Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, agreed. Having been in theater productions since the third grade, he said he joined the cast for the musical this spring because, “It is a blast. It is so much fun.” Working with the rest of the cast also builds camaraderie, he said. “There is a great group spirit. You get close to everyone.” Ben Wright, who plays the part of
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It was given to us so that we can express our own emotions.” For a glimpse of what to Listen to Kathryn’s radio program every Friday at 7:45 am what to expect of a similar nature at the show please visit: karenjjonesfineartist. on WNBP 1450 AM / 106.1 FM. com and jnmacleod.com. NAA Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 65 Water Street, GENERAL CONTRACTORS L.L.C. Newburyport, MA 01950 978-465-8769. -----------------------------------------------------------Consultation to Project Completion . Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry NEWBURYPORT - Middle Eastern Dance Night at the Grog, A Fundraiser PRESTIGE for Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society…Featuring top bellydancers from . All Phases of Construction . Commercial/Residential 375 Boston Street OVER 25 YEARS of all over New England, performing a wide variety of dance styles from Egyptian . All Maintenance Work . 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Wednesday, March 6, 9:30 Please note that Joppa Flats will be Carpentry & Building am - 12:30 pm Meet in Gloucester closed on Sunday, March 31, for the FRIDAY, MARCH 8th Always Spot On! at the Friendly’s restaurant at the Easter holiday. first traďŹƒc circle on Route 128. BLOOD DRIVE Home Improvement Professionals $17. Preregistration is not required. BOOK CLUB Community Blood Drive at the Call 978-462-9998 for information This month the Rowley Library Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Painting • Remodeling • Projects about additional programs and Book Club is reading The Tiger’s Road, Salisbury Friday, March 8, Bryan Hughes, Prof. Carpenter events, or visit the Web site at www. Wife by TĂŠa Obreht, one of The 2013, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. sponsored HughesCarpentry@verizon.net massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Joppa New Yorker’s twenty best American by the Salisbury Lions Club and Flats is now taking registrations for fiction writers under forty. This the American Red Cross. 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Snacks, fruit juices, and bottled • Pre-Inspection Body Repairs Martha's Vineyard on Wed, March to weave together with the stories water is provided to presenting • Custom Motorcycle Refinishing 6th at 6:30pm at the Langley-Adams her grandfather told her growing donors by the American Red Cross. • Fiberglass Boat Repairs Library in Groveland. For more up, leading Natalia to the answers Chowda is provided by Lena’s Seafood information call 978-372-1732 or she seeks. Pick up your copy today, Restaurant. All presenting donors HARDY’S AUTO BODY go to langleyadamslib.org. then join us on Thursday, March 7 during March will receive a coupon 68 Bradford Street, Off Rt. 133 at 6:30 at the Rowley Public Library for s free hand-crafted Griddle Melt Rowley, MA 01969 TRIVIA NIGHT to discuss this great read! For more from I-Hop Restaurants Free Quotes. Call Fred Today! 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WATERFOWL Chief Bitomske and OďŹƒcer The scouts will be collecting Monthly focus topics for Mounsey of the Seabrook Police newspapers, books and magazines. homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each Department, and a pharmacist from The Boy Scouts will be collecting with an on-site study session and an Seabrook CVS will lead the meeting redeemable bottles and cans. The exciting field trip. Ducks and geese and answer questions. There is no Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley field trip on March 28. Teacher: charge, and everyone is welcome thank you very much for helping Lisa Hutchings. Thursday, March to attend. For more information, to keep Scouting active in Rowley. 7, 1:00-3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa contact seabrookwatchdogs@gmail. The paper drives are held the second Flats Education Center, One Plum com, visit Seabrook Watchdogs on Saturday of odd numbered months. Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Facebook, or call 603/474-5200, If you have any questions please call $17. Preregistration is required. (the Seabrook Police Department). George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and KINDERGARDEN SATURDAY MORNING events, or visit the Web site at www. INFORMATION NIGHT BIRDING massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Joppa All parents who will have a Join our experienced leaders in Flats is now taking registrations for child attending Kindergarten in a search for avian activity in the summer daycamp. Please note that September at the Pine Grove School Newburyport/Plum Island area. Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, are invited to attend Kindergarten For beginners and birders of all skill March 31, for the Easter holiday. Information Night on Thursday, levels. Saturday, March 9, 9:00-11:30 March 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the am Meet at Joppa Flats Education AERIAL ACROBATS: Pine Grove library. Children must Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, WOODCOCKS AND MORE! be five years old before August 31, Newburyport. 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The registration is required; call 978event will be cancelled only if a storm 887-9264. For details, please visit hits. Proceeds will be to fund the our website: www.massaudubon. summer mission trips. We hope you org/ipswichriver. The Ipswich River will join us for a fun day of making Wildlife Sanctuary is located on new friends as well as earning money. Perkins Row in Topsfield. From I-95 Set-up will begin at 7:00 am at the North, take exit 50 and go north on front door with no steps to climb. Rt. 1 to the intersection with Route 97. Turn south onto Rt. 97. Take the RUSSIAN MATRYOSHKA third left onto Perkins Row, and the NESTED DOLL PAINTING Sanctuary is one mile on the right. Traditional Russian artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a THE WONDER AND THE unique workshop on the rich Russian WOW: HARBOR SEALS AT folk tradition of Matryoshka (wooden SALISBURY BEACH nested doll) painting. The workshop Family educator Lisa Hutchings is scheduled at the Newburyport takes adults to look for harbor seals Public Library on Saturday, March in the Merrimack River. Saturday, 9th, from 10:00am to 1:00pm March 9, 1:30-4:00 pm Meet at and is open to adults, teens and Joppa Flats Education Center, One families with children 6 and up. It Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. is a great opportunity for adults and $18. Preregistration is required. families to work together and learn Call 978-462-9998 for information about Russian crafts and culture. about additional programs and Participants will hear the story of events, or visit the Web site at www. the Matryoshka doll and will learn massaudubon.org/joppaflats. Joppa about her traditional Russian dress Flats is now taking registrations for and customs. Traditional Russian summer daycamp. Please note that painting techniques and floral and Joppa Flats will be closed on Sunday, berry designs are also introduced. March 31, for the Easter holiday. The goal is to produce a finished piece of Russian folk art on wood. CHILI COOKOFF Students can work on 7-piece, 5The Rowley Public Library's 11th piece, 3-piece or 1-piece matryoshka Annual “Some Like it Hot!” Chili sets. Those who participate in Cook-off being held on Saturday, the hands -on component of the March 9, 2013. The event, which is program will pay a materials fee that being held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., covers the cost of paints, brushes, raises funds to benefit Rowley Library and the wooden dolls imported from programs. It's a chili party you won't Russia. Throughout the workshop, forget, with cornbread, veggies, hot students will hear traditional Russian dogs, and desserts to accompany music, and, during a brief break the main attractions and Ipswich from the painting, there will be a Ale, Stone Cat Ale, and Mercury demonstration of a few steps from soda available for purchase from coa traditional Russian "matryoshka sponsor Mercury Brewing Company. dance." For more information, please A variety of red and white wines will contact Marina Forbes by phone also be available for purchase from at 603-332-2255 or by e-mail at our co-sponsor, Rowley Liquors. marina@marinaforbes.com. To pre- Co-sponsor sponsored Institution for register please call the Newburyport Savings, will provide entertainment Public Library at 978-465-4428. by Scott Bernier as well as The Three Amigos Trio. There will be craft MAPLE SUGARING TOURS activities for kids from 5:30 to 7:00, Celebrate the coming of spring raffles and door prizes. 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