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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT– It may have seemed like an April’s Fool joke to the advocates of banning thin plastic bags at grocery stores, pharmacies and retail shops. When the ban went into place March 29, the stores began handing out a new larger plastic bag to carry out purchases. The Thin-film Plastic Bag Ordinance banned all Newburyport retailers from using bags with integral handles made of a non-biodegradable plastic with a thickness of less than 3.0 mils (3/1000 of an inch). The law encouraged customers to use their own reusable or biodegradable shopping bags and urged stores to offer their customers

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Attorney Nicole Reilly, of Salisbury, MA, who was named in Boston Magazine’s 2015 edition as one of the “Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts” has for the third year in a row, dedicated her time to teaching the Triton Regional School District’s Mock Trial Program for 7th and 8th grade students. Triton social studies teacher, Thomas Anderson also generously volunteered his time to assist with the program. The Triton Mock Trial program The Town Common Courtesy Photo began in 2013 when Attorney Reilly Attorney Nicole Reilly was asked if she would be interested in The program was created to teach a running this new after school activity. Continued on page 3

Local Shooters Make Trip to Junior Olympics REGIONAL – Kelley Frithsen, a Triton Middle School eighth grade student, plays field hockey, soccer, is in the Girl Scout, sings in the choir and plays in the jazz and general band. But she likes to tell her friends about her other hobby – shooting air guns and crossbows on Sundays. “It’s different,” she said. She and good friend Chantal Kelley, a seventh grader at Nock Middle School, who have been shooting at a gun range for the last 18 months, said some of their friends “are horrified.” But next week, their air gun shooting skills will take them to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO to compete for the chance to qualify as members of the American team going to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. At their age, making the team is a long shot, although they scored well at the Massachusetts Junior Olympics competition at MIT recently and

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received invitations to compete nationally in Colorado. Frithsen, who lives in Rowley, and Kelley from Newburyport were among 14 members of the Massachusetts Rifle

assistant National Junior Coach with USA Shooting, tells them that it takes a lot of experience in these competitions to gain the concentration skills and inner calm needed to shoot an air gun well enough to make the national team, said Kelley’s mother, Diane Frithsen, who is accompanying the young shooters to Colorado. For Frithsen and Kelley Sundays are a day of shooting. In the morning, they shoot crossbows. In the afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m. At the in the Fazio Range in Woburn, owned by the Massachusetts Rifle Assn. The MRA, founded in 1875 and is now the nation’s oldest continually active gun club, started the junior pistol program several years ago to Photo provided by Diane Frithsen teach the shooting disciplines in a Association’s junior pistol program safe and educational environment. between the ages of 12 and 18 who Young shooters competes in 10-meter participated in the state’s 10-meter air international air pistol and 25-meter sport pistol. pistol match. Their coach, Russ Doucette, an Continued on page 3

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John K. Barnes, Georgetown, Mass., a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) designation. The FIC title is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies. Representatives devote more than one year to meet the examination and career development criteria set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

Max Finn, of Georgetown, completed a perfect season for his gym, Yellow Jackets Gymnastics of Middleton. Max was undefeated in Region 6 (New England), Level 6 competition during the regular season in the 78 year old age group. Not only did he win every meet in his own age group, but each meet he also finished with the top score out of all age groups (9-10 NEWBURYPORT - Primary care physician and 11+) as well. A Dr. William Ingram has returned to practicing in few weeks ago, Max Newburyport and joined Dr. Alain-Marc Werner at went on to win the Highland Primary Care Associates at 21 Highland Massachusetts State Avenue, Suite 2 in Newburyport, MA. Championship and Dr. Ingram is a board-certified internist with then this past Sunday more than 35 years of experience. He received his night completed his Region 6 perfect season winning the Regional Championship medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania which encompasses all of New England. In addition to winning the All-Around Medical School, and performed his internship and competition, he also came in first in each individual event; high bar, parallel bars, residency at Boston University Hospital and Boston floor, rings, pommel horse and vault. Max also helped Yellow Jackets take first place City Hospital, which now comprise Boston Medical in the Regional Team Competition as well. Center. Max is a 3rd grader at Penn Brook Elementary School, and also plays baseball Dr. Ingram will start seeing patients on April 20, 2015. Call Highland Primary Care Associates at 978-463-7770 or visit www.highlandprimarycare.com to learn & soccer. Next up for Max is the USA Gymnastics Future Stars season which will start soon. more or make an appointment with Dr. Ingram.

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Local Shooters Make Trip to Junior Olympics The PPP program introduces young pistol shooters to competitive pistol target shooting and gives them a natural progression into A. the Junior Olympic pistol competitions sponsored by USA Shooting and the conventional pistol competitions sponsored by the National Rifle Association of America. There is no minimum age limit. The Progressive Position Pistol Program is designed to progressively develop junior pistol athletes from supported positions to the Olympic one-handed unsupported shooting. For more information, visit massrifle. com.

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the recyclableB.trash, Haney said. City officials would like to see all stores charge a fee for the bags in hopes of encouraging customers to keep the bags rather than throw them away. City Councilor at Large Meghan Kinsey, who supported the ban, wrote on her blog recently, “It is my sincerest hope that the Citizens for Sustainable Bagging (will) embrace this win as a first step. This ban is a first down. It is by, no means, a touchdown. I cheer for first downs, so I’ll embrace the cheering I heard last night after the vote. But, Citizens for Sustainable Bagging, please…oh please…keep going. Don’t become, by default, the Citizens for Paper Bagging.” Kinsey and others worried that shoppers would forget to bring their canvas, reusable bags to the stop and opt to use paper bags instead of the plastic ones. “From a Life Cycle Assessment standpoint, paper is worse,” Kinsey wrote. “Four times the energy goes into the making of the paper bag. There is far less reuse of the paper bag. Millions and millions of trees and gallons and gallons of water go into those paper bags. The fact that 80 percent of the people choose paper rather than a reusable bag in towns that have enacted the ban, is a problem.” She concludes: “As I said at council, let’s not rob Peter to pay Paul. And if the paper bag usage increases, we are robbing Peter.”

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group of eager young student lawyers how to prepare and present a criminal trial. The students are separated into either the prosecution team or the defense team. They are then encouraged to brainstorm fact patterns for trial. This year, the fictitious Frank Rogers was charged with Witness Intimidation and with Larceny from a Person. The case involved the robbery of a convenience store by a gunman who was thought to be armed. The prosecution presented 3 witnesses all of whom gave similar descriptions of the gunman and one who partially

identified the license plate of the vehicle in which the man escaped. The descriptions given by the witnesses matched that of the accused. The defense presented an alibi witness who said that the defendant was with him at the time of the robbery. The jury also heard from Gina Williams, a waitress from that evening who indicated that she served both men dinner and presented as proof, a credit card receipt which students introduced as Defense Exhibit #1. The case was heard at the Newburyport District Court by the Honorable Allen Swan. The jury

consisted of many members of the community and of the Triton School faculty. The jury after some hearty deliberation came back with a Not Guilty verdict. Attorney Reilly, who also teaches legal seminars at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), said that the students “really enjoy thinking about the fact patterns and how the facts can be utilized by each side.” Attorney Reilly indicated that the best part is watching the students gain confidence over time and develop their own sense of self when they present.

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handing out the bags, some for free, others for a fee of 10 cents. Called an EcoLoop bag, it is produced by a 50-year-old European packaging company with an office in Southington, CT. Because it is made of thicker plastic than the previous bag and its handles are glued on, “Molly believes they are less likely to end up in trees,” said Laurel Hanke, who works in the city’s sustainability office. The opposition to the old plastic bag was that they were often seen hanging from tree limbs and wound up in rivers and streams, choking and killing fish and other marine life. They were also made of petroleum and had a high carbon impact on the environment. “Every ecoLoop bag reduces the carbon footprint by up to 60 percent compared with virgin materials,” according to Papier-Mettler. The bag, which carries the German government’s “Blue Angel” eco-label, urges shoppers to “Use, Reuse, Try Not to Lose.” By using 80 percent recycled materials, the bag also creates an enduse product for recycled materials. In recent years, the market for recycled materials has declined, creating challenges for recycled trash processors like Mello Disposal Corp, which has the city’s contract. “We’re glad to see a product that uses recycled materials,” Hanke said. These bags, like their banned predecessors, cannot be disposed in

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The program has produced some of the best junior shooters in the country. Several of the advanced juniors have competed successfully nationally and internationally and are nationally ranked in both air and sport pistol and hold a variety of state and national titles. One team member is on the Junior Olympic Pistol Squad. Graduates of the program have earned scholarships at Ohio State as well as become members of the Army Marksmanship Unit. Marksmanship as a sport has been a part of national and international athletics for well over a century. A

variety of shooting disciplines has been a part of the Olympic Games since its re-emergence in 1896, with Olympic pistol shooting having one of the longest histories. Frithsen and Kelley said they are excited to go Colorado Springs for the nationals. Kelley went last year. It is Frithsen’s first trip. With the shooting club, they have also had the chance to tour the state capital and meet several state legislators. The Juniors Pistol Program at MRA is open to any child who would like to learn to shoot air pistol through the Progressive Position Pistol program.

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The types of wastes being collected IMMEDIATE PAYMENT that day are: Oil-based paints, spray paint, stains, thinners, strippers, sealers, solvents; Adhesives, glues, resins; Waste fuels Furniture, Gold, Sterling Silver, Costume Jewelry, Watches, Anything Old, gasoline), various automotive flNewspaper uids; Swimming pool chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizer; Aerosol cans, The North Shore’s Largest (kerosene, Independent Community Entire Estates, Prints, Paintings, Swords, Military Items, Coins, Oriental Rugs rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cad); Various household cleaning products and polishes, hobby and artist supplies. Fees range from $20 to $47 to cover the disposal costs. The $20 fee covers 1-3 gallons or 1-3 pounds of material. Four to 10 gallons 67 MAIN ST, ESSEX 508-633-4858 or 4-10 pounds costs $24 and $47 covers 11-25 gallons or 11-25 pounds. Also on June 6, residents will also be able to . • bider@comcast.net www.bidersantiques.com get rid of old propane tanks. 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history buff Jim Cunningham will be giving a talk on Newburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silver mine, Chipman Mine. In 1872 Edward Longfellow Rogers found a shiny rock in a pasture off Scotland Road. And the silver craze began. Jim will be EQUINE EXPO/ available for a short Q & A at the end of PARAPHERNALIA SALE 2015 the talk. This free and open program is Essex County Trail Association is sponsored by The Sons and Daughters hosting the 20th annual Equine Expo of the First Settlers of Newbury, MA. held on Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 93 in the Arena Building at the Topsfield HAN MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Fairgrounds on Route 1, Topsfield, MA. April 25 the nonprofit Hampton We draw over 800 people to this event. Arts Network will hold their annual We have new and used items for sale for membership drive from 3-5 at the the horse and rider. A Demo ring and St James Lodge, 777 Tide Mill Rd, a silent auction are also available. For Hampton. Everyone is invited to enjoy more information call Kay 978-768- light refreshments and hear about HAN 6275 or e-mail kljoreo@aol.com. upcoming events and educational opportunities. Members who are artist BOOK DRIVE are encouraged to bring a couple pieces The Friends of the Rowley Public of artwork to share. In keeping with Library are getting ready for the HAN mission of promoting the arts Annual Book and Bake Sale. We and artist in Hampton. will be accepting donations of gently used Books, DVDs, and CDs on two 31st ANNUAL AUCTION Saturday mornings: April 4th and Opportunity Works is presenting the April 25th from 9:00am until noon. 31st Annual Lend-A-Hand Auction Donations may be dropped off in the by the Sea, hosted by TV and radio Library Meeting Room. We accept: personality Bob Lobel, on Saturday, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Gardening, April 25th at 6:00 PM at the Blue How-To, Cookbooks, Hardcover, Ocean Music Hall, Ocean Front North, Paperback, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books including Salisbury, MA. This live and silent picture books, Young Adult titles, auction has lots of outstanding items DVDs and CDs in their original boxes. for every auction budget and supports No textbooks, encyclopedias, digests, programs and services for individuals magazines or VHS tapes please! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t with developmental disabilities. Tickets forget to Save the Date for the Friends are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. of the Rowley Library Book and Bake Buy your tickets now by calling 978Sale which will be held on Saturday, 462-6144 or go to their website www. May 2nd (9:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm) and opportunityworks.org. Sunday, May 3rd (11:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00pm) at the Rowley Public Library, rain or THEY CAME TWO BY TWO shine. The sale is sponsored by the See Friday, April 24th. Friends of the Rowley Public Library and all proceeds benefit the Library. SUNDAY, APRIL 26th Active members of the Friends of the Rowley Library can come to preview NEWBURYPORT LITERARY night May 1st (5:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30pm). FESTIVAL For more information or to volunteer See Friday, April 24th for these events, please email booksale@ rowleylibrary.org, or call Sieglinde, NEW: NELSON ISLAND TOUR Chairwoman Rowley Library book sale Sunday, April 26th, 10:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 978 412 6202 am. Explore another part of the refuge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this time, on the mainland. Join a NEWBURYPORT LITERARY ranger for a tour of a beautiful spot that FESTIVAL few people visit: Nelson Island. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re See Friday, April 24th lucky, we might catch a glimpse of a great horned owl or a nesting osprey. BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE Learn about the history of this little TOUR known refuge jewel. If weather permits, See Friday, April 24th. weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take a short walk along the marsh to an area with great views. (Muddy, NEWBURYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SILVER MINE wet areas are possible, so rubber boots Join us on April 25 at 11 a.m. at are recommended.) Consider bringing Newbury Town Library when local binoculars and/or a camera. Program Saturday, April 25th, 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

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As I look over my previous articles in an effort not to duplicate a recent topic, I have noticed one thing, my real estate forecasts aren’t much better than anyone else’s. Not surprising as I am in the business of marketing and selling real estate and above all giving advice to my clients on what is happening now in real estate. I am not in the business of foreseeing the long term future; nobody is (sorry Celine Dion of the Psychic Network). My bold, short term prediction is that we will see is a terrific real estate run. Why? Here are a few reasons: 1. Interest rates. Most economists believe a “correction” is coming. If you’ve been waiting for rates to hit bottom now might be the time. If rates aren’t at the bottom I don’t think they will go much lower and more importantly most economists are anticipating a jump upward soon. 2. Inventory. There isn’t any. In the course Economics 101 the professor will teach his or her students the theory of Supply and Demand. The current housing market is a great example. There is not enough of a supply of homes to meet the demand from buyers. This lack of inventory often brings multiple offers on a single home. With low inventory and a larger demand comes higher home values. 3. Value. The value of your home has risen from the most recent bottom of the real estate market. If you didn’t have any equity in your current home 5 years ago to on your next home, you do now. This allows a greater activity in the market as people can move from smaller to larger houses or vice versa. 4. Employment. While the “great recession” isn’t quite over and our economy isn’t perfect, most people who feared for their jobs are much more comfortable with their employment status. This makes buying a home possible. In January, average hourly earnings jumped 0.5% for all American workers. This is just one month’s worth of data but these higher earnings are significantly above what we have seen in the last few years. (2% increase over the last 12+ months). What economists have found is that when people get tax returns or bonuses they save that money. These are onetime events. However, when people get raises, they buy stuff to improve their standard of living. One of these improvements is housing. Simply put people are in a better position financially than they were

just a few years ago. 5. Borrowing. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers, has moved to ease borrowing requirements and costs. This has a trickle down affect on all segments of the industry. If there are more first time buyers the sellers of those smaller homes can buy bigger ones and so on. 6. Foreclosures and Short Sales. There are fewer. There just aren’t that many around here any longer. I don’t have the statistics at my fingertips to back that up but I have only seen a few foreclosures and even fewer short sales in the last 12 months. Just as significantly most buyers who went through foreclosures, bankruptcies or short sales during the downturn now have repaired their credit enough to qualify to buy a home again. Truth be told, I’m actually cheating a little because the housing market upturn is already in progress. This isn’t seeing into the future, this is reality, we are in the middle of a great stretch for both buyers and sellers. While nobody see into the future, the present looks very bright and while you can’t predict what will happen tomorrow you can take advantage of what is happening today.

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