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AMESBURY – Jessica Regis had been a high school math teacher for five years when one day she found herself rowing in a small boat against the powerful Merrimack River current. As she grew more frustrated, looking at the same buoy while she pulled hard on the oars, she had an idea. She could use the river to help her students answer their often-asked question: "When will we ever use algebra, geometry and trigonometry in real life?" Regis, a graduate and now teacher at Amesbury High School, walked into the Lowell Boat Shop by Stewart Lytle and began brainstorming with boat The students disembark from the whale boat built for the CharlesPhoto Morgan in manager Graham McKay about Mystic, CT. ways to use the historic boat house, its dories and the river to provide a real-world math lesson for her high school students. McKay, the Harvard University-trained boat builder, knows a lot about fractions and angles. He learned to use the math he had learned in school as part of his navigation classes. And directing students to build new boats by hand in the Lowell Boat Shop's apprenticeship program, he knew what math high school students could learn on the Merrimack. Regis and McKay forged an innovative, educational partnership between the high school and the 221-year-old boat-building shop. Armed with a $10,000 grant from the Amesbury Educational Foundation, Regis began on a cold day in November of 2012 to bring her students to the river and learn first to row boats, which was not an easy task, then use sextons, stop watches, protractors and their young minds to calculate the rate of the current, how far they have rowed, how much water flows passed the boat house and the depths of the river. They learn to map the shoreline of the river in much the same way that the early fishermen on the river did, McKay said. With the equipment, paper and pencils stored Photo by Stewart Lytle in water-right containers, the students record in

NEWBURYPORT – One day soon, when a clerk is sacking your groceries at Shaw's, Market Basket or Richdales, you may not be asked if you prefer “paper or plastic.” The Newburyport City Council is considering joining a handful of Commonwealth cities in banning the use of plastic bags at grocery and other retail stores. The council will meet again on the issue at 7 p.m., May 15, to debate amendments to the terms of the proposed ban. The council has already held two public hearings on the ordinance, which was co-sponsored by a majority of the 11 councilors. The members have not discussed possible changes to the language of the proposed measure. Nantucket has had a plastic bag Jessica Regis with her book Math on the Merrimack. Continued on page 3

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Unsustainable Spending Dear Ipswich Community, Citizens, this letter is for you, my running for Selectman is for you. Over the last two or so years many of you have asked me to run. Yes, after four years of standing. in front of Board of Selectman, asking questions many of you wanted answers to, but didn't ask. Thanks for your encouragement. So here I am seeking one term. BTW, I believe in term limits for elected officials. Goals and agendas Priorities Communications Safety first Full disclosure Health services Full oversight Technology Freeze, all new spending without full vetting and to require two signatures on all checks, one could be a robo signature, but that signer would be responsible to look over randomly his task. Robo signer would change with a predetermined time. All purchase order's would require the same scrutiny. Two signatures also for $50.00 or $500k purchase orders. A little about me the Candidate, If you have been following the Town activities you should know by now where I stand on the spending and how it affects your PROPERTY TAXES. If it's called a fee or any other names, it's still coming out of your income. Of course the Town needs services and your TAXES, pay for them. The Town has had little growth but Taxes are up 27% in ten years while property values have been dropping. Why? You will have some officials say their expenses have gone up. Did your expenses go up? Are you struggling, who is bailing you out. I understand your plight. Please consider this as you go to polls and you want a voice who will advocate for TAX RELIEF. Do I have a magic wand? NO. But my constant questions, as a Selectman and not be interrupted (as much) or told a half answer. Sure I'll be a newbie but my life experiences, are not as a yes man to everything I will hang in there until a fruitful result. Make no mistake, this is not the right time to add TAXES with a OVERRIDE. Or any other big expenditure. I know how to say “NO” and I will. There should be an oversight expenditure board. VOTE MAY 20th 2014 FOR TAX RELIEF Thanks for your consideration, “Phil” Goguen Candidate for Selectman-----IPSWICH

Newburyport Forward, a local citizens group in support of economic preservation of key parcels of the land owned by the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority (NRA) along Newburyport’s waterfront, has released its “Forward Vision”. The group, organized on Facebook with over 1,100 followers, has drawn up two, street-level views showing three buildings placed in the southern-most, Merrimack and Water Streetcentric corners of the east and west dirt parking lots bordering market landing park. This is the approximate location recommended to the NRA by the Providence, RI design firm Union Studios, however two of three of Newburyport Forward’s buildings are two-story, not three, and do not include private residential condos or underground parking. The group has also released their 10 Point Objective they’re suggesting could be a framework for decision-making for the city going forward. The objectives are: 1. Create an open and active waterfront park. 2. Limit short and long-term burden on taxpayers. 3. Build a connection between the east and west ends of the city’s new cultural district. 4. Combine modern urban design principles and strategies with Newburyport’s historic character. 5. Designate key areas for immediate open space (park) preservation and economic preservation. 6. Create a Welcome Center with a modest conference facility and public vista. 7. Clear up the NRA land lease/ownership agreement between the NRA and the Custom House Maritime Museum. 8. Assist the museum in getting the small lighthouse on United States Coast Guard property on Water Street moved into the park behind the Custom House and reopen it to the public. 9. Work in concert with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry to derive direct and indirect economic benefit for the city by activating Waterfront Park. 10. Reach an historic agreement in principle by the end of Newburyport’s 250th anniversary this year. While the drawings include a clear Welcome Center building flanking the brick pathway towards Somersby Landing and the Black Cow Restaurant, two other buildings are purposely nameless and functionless at this time. “We’ve been inspired by the Mayor’s suggestion that the “funding-first” approach has been stifling creative inspiration for what could be,” said David Strand, Newburyport Forward’s President. “The buildings in our vision sketches are meant to evoke a connection to To the Editor: where we’ve been and where we are going as a community. We invite all Please join the Home Health Foundation family of agencies, Home ideas for who or what might occupy them and help fund the park.” Health VNA, Merrimack Valley Hospice and HomeCare, Inc., as they Ideas and conversation are encouraged on the group’s Facebook page celebrated National Nurses Week, last week, which is held every year May which can be found at www.NewburyportForward.com 6 through 12. The purpose of National Nurses Week is to raise public awareness of the value of nursing and to help educate the public about the vital roles nurses play in meeting the health care needs of individuals and families in our communities. Homecare and hospice nurses exemplify innovation, purpose and dedication. Even when New England weather presents blinding snow storms or torrential rain, our nurses insure that all of their patients are cared for and safe. It is this type of commitment to quality care and compassion for those in need that is both heartwarming and inspiring. Being a home care nurse is a very special calling. Using some of the most advanced technology available and with the highest clinical standards, home care nurses provide a full spectrum of medical care, combining critical thinking, assessment and teaching in a variety of settings across our region. They also work in the community providing immunizations and preventive health education and screenings to keep the residents of our communities healthy and safe. And, they work in our offices providing support, leadership and guidance. All of our nurses have a passion for their work, constantly striving, learning and caring. In honor of National Nurses Week, I would like to honor nurses everywhere and to especially recognize the contributions of the more The Town Common Courtesy Photos than 260 nurses at the Home Health Foundation. Sincerely, Top Left: East Lot Today. Top Right: East Lot Looking West Towards Park Sketch. John G. Albert, MBA, FACHE Bottom Left: West Lot Today. Bottom Right: West Lot Looking North From Green President/CEO,Home Health Foundation St Sketch

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journals everything they learn, including complex drawings of the boats, currents and the angles they see on the horizon. “They love this,” Regis said. Charlotte Hyde, one of the students rowing last week, agreed. “Being on the water is absolutely beautiful.” She said she enjoys applying principals of trigonometry to the real world. She and fellow student Chris Griffith said they had learned that rowing against the current is hard. Going upriver, Griffith said his crew of fellow students figured out that it is easier to row the dory close to the shoreline, rather than in the middle of the current. Regis, who grew up a mile away from the boat shop, but had never gone inside until she worked with a summer program there, takes

two groups of 17 to 30 high school students in boats on the river to learn math every spring and summer. Many of the kids have never been on a boat, particularly rowing dories, she said. Most had never seen a boat being built by hand like they do at the oldest continually operating boat shop in the country. For the project, the teacher did her own homework, compiling pages of photographs, drawings, charts and maps the students have drawn into a book, entitled Math on the Merrimack. The colorful book and her innovative program won a grant of $1,500, announced last month, from the Essex Heritage Commission. The Essex Heritage grant came at a good time. The program was running out of money with the expenses of transporting the

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AMESBURY - After a several year hiatus, Main Street Church Summer Bible Camp is returning for the summer of 2014. Camp will be held from July 7th - July 11th right here on the grounds of the church. Camp will open every Community Connections morning at 8:00 and will conclude at noon. Children that will be entering kindergarten through grade five in the fall Times change. Situations change. Occasionally even the law changes. are eligible for enrollment. Cost for the week is only $50.00! Each day will be centered around a spiritual theme and Is your will out-of-date? Talk to us. will consist of activities geared towards a wide range of interests. Arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, and cooking The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper will be just some of our offerings. All campers will receive a tee-shirt. Flyers are available in the back of the church AND as well as the vestry. Please see sunday school coordinator Steve Gross with any questions. Steve can be reached in A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W the church office (978)388-0982 ext.3 or by email at stephen.gross@main-street-church.org Hope to see you in July. Arthur K. Ross, Jr. • Peter M. Ross (bulletin, every week until the Sunday before camp starts) Downtown Ipswich – 20 Market St. • rossandrosslawyers.com 978-356-2000 • -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The City of Amesbury Youth Recreation will be holding a Tennis Coaching Workshop for the game of 10 and under tennis through the Quick Start tennis play format of the USTA. The event will be held at the Amesbury High School tennis courts on 5 Highland St. from 8:30-12:00 • and is open to all who•register. All participants must register online with the USTA and pay $15 as well as take 2 online courses before attending the workshop. To register, • Established 26 years go to www.coachyouthtennis.com, create a login, click on workshop (June 7, AHS), pay $15 online, print and sign waiver, take online courses. Participants will receive a 10 and under on court workshop manual as well as a certificate • Commercial - Residential of completion at the end of the workshop. Contact oncourttraining@usta.com with questions. Come dressed with • Orientals & Wall-to-Wall tennis shoes and racquet to have fun! • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning -----------------------------------------------------------Stephen Ruest, Owner • Complete Installation AMESBURY - The City of Amesbury will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day on Saturday, Serving Northshore, MA & Southern NH • Professional - Honest Showroom located at: 62 Central St, Ipswich June 14, 2014 from 8:30 to noon at the Amesbury Compost Site, 60 South Hunt Road. Amesbury residents that would like to pre-register to come between 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. can call to reserve a time. We will only be able to prewww.ipswichﬂoorcovering.com register 20 vehicles. If you do not pre-register Amesbury Residents can come between 9:30a.m. and noon. All others “Out of town” cannot pre-register, but can come between 10:30 to noon. Items that are considered hazardous are CALL: (978) 356-9312 Motor oil, oil based paint (water based paint is not HHW), antifreeze & other liquid car products, glue, household chemicals & cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, weed killers & fungicides. Pricing Schedule: 1-10 gallons or pounds HHW= $24.00; 11-25 gallons or pounds HHW= $47.00 Residents with 2 gallons HHW will pay the same WA N T E D as a resident with 10 gallons of HHW! Therefore, we suggest teaming up with neighbors to reduce individual costs ... a professional Marketing / for HHW! Other items that will be collected, but will cost additional are Car batteries ($6 ea.); Propane Tanks (small: Advertising Consultant to join $5 ea; gas grill size: $9 ea). MERCURY items will be collected FREE! Acceptable items include fluorescent bulbs, Ad # 3 button cell batteries, & thermostats and thermometers. PLEASE KEEP MERCURY ITEMS SEPARATE FROM our sales team. For Client / Newspaper use only – this does not print: HHW ITEMS. • Earn generous This PDF – dated 06/10/11 – replaces all previous PDFscommissions of this ad. Please destroy all previous PDFs of this ad. -----------------------------------------------------------Call Acorn Advertising, 781-643-2928. and Questions? residuals while enjoying your BYFIELD - The food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfield is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) The pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfield. freedom tosize work Actual ad – 4” x independently. 2” (Town Common ) -----------------------------------------------------------• Growth Company • No cap DRIVERS NEEDED - Amesbury Meals on Wheels is seeking part time drivers to deliver to homebound elderly in on earnings • Quality Leads • the Amesbury/Merrimack area. Must have own vehicle. Stipend paid. Supportive Team 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com Be a part of an essential program in helping our older adults stay in their home! This program is made possible by the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Amesbury COA. To become a • This is a great opportunity for an driver contact. Virginia Chapinski, Assistant Director, MVNP 978-686-1422 ext. 28 individual that wants to maintain a -----------------------------------------------------------ﬂexible schedule and earn a great GEORGETOWN - The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host Scott Jones, on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The event is open to the public free of charge. Mr. Jones is the owner of Georgetown Fun income. To arrange an interview, (www.georgetownfun.org), where he publishes information about events taking in place in Georgetown. Mr. Jones is send your resume to: also an amateur photographer, DJ, and sound and lighting expert. Through his Georgetown Fun activities, Mr. Jones admin@thetowncommon.com or call works on and photographs many town events. He has recently published a photographic guide to Georgetown, filled 978.948.8696 with event and location photographs as well as useful information about the town. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. There will be light refreshments and books for sale. All proceeds from book sales help to pay to support Mr. Jones’ Georgetown Fun volunteer activities. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - This summer campers will Rock and Roll and March in a Parade with Workshop in the Woods summer program! It's an unplugged and noncompetitive curriculum of art, performance, nature, craft, and community that is designed to build self-confidence and a love for nature and neighbor in a safe environment. The program is for boys and girls, ages 6-14. The Camp Denison site in Georgetown, MA, has 15 acres of hiking trails, lake front activities, a restored wood-beam lodge, outdoor performance area, and nature center. Campers rotate from one workshop to the next every day and integrate activities that include; fishing, kayaking, hiking, group games, scavenger hunts, visual arts, relays, camp fire circles, and performing arts. Register on line now for an unforgettable summer! www.workshopartsinc.org One Session (Save $50) $550 Theme: Rock & Roll Two Sessions (Save $100) $1,000 Theme: I Love a Parade $15 Sibling Discount financial aid available -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Polished, a Preventative Dental Care Program, will be at the Ipswich Town Hall, Room C, 25 Green Street on Tuesday, June 10th from 9am- 5pm providing free dental screenings, cleanings, sealants and fluoride for children by appointment only. Adults can also receive screenings and cleanings for $49. For questions and to schedule an appointment call/text Valerie 617571-1697 or email valerie.rdh@gmail.comThe Ipswich Health Office is bringing this program to you to provide preventative dental care to the community. To learn more about this program please visit www.polishedteeth.com -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich is looking for

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The rate for the full lifeguarding course is $300 for members, $350 for non-members, and the review course is $150 for members and $175 for non-members. To be eligible for the review course, participants must have a current lifeguarding certification. For more information or to register for either course, call (978) 465-9922, ext. 15. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, will be hosting a Flea Market/Yard sale on Saturday, May 24th from 8 am - 2pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited. Spaces 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon with one (1) table are available for $20. This will be held Rain or Shine. It will be held indoors if the weather Thedoes North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper not cooperate. Don't miss the opportunity to recycle some of your unneeded items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Dealers and Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table please contact ALL MAKES AND MODELS - FOREIGN & DOMESTIC Kelly Burke-Anderson at kelburand@aol.com or 978-465-2300. (Leave a message and we will get back to you.) ON SITE PARKING -----------------------------------------------------------FREE COFFEE AND WIFI FREE COFFEE AND WIFI NEWBURYPORT - The Graf Rink is now accepting registrations for spring Hockey 101 and spring Learn to Skate. Hockey 101 will take place on Fridays at 6pm while Learn to Skate will take place on Sundays at 4pm & 5pm as well as Thursday at 6pm. Hockey 101 is a great tool for hockey players entering a hockey program in the fall. Level Two is for players that are currently Mites or have participated in a Mite program. Hockey 101 will focus on proper hockey stance, puck control, crossovers, shooting and game positioning. Specialized Learn to Skate classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Skaters have the chance Engine oil and filter change - Factory Scheduled Maintenance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 Tire Rotations - Tune Ups (spark plugs, ignition, coils, etc.) Filter Replacement - Wiper Blades through adult. Visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information (as well as registration forms) on both Hockey Fluid Flushes - Check Engine Light Diagnostic 101 and Learn to Skate. The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be hosting its annual Summer Recreational Figure Engine Repair - Belt Replacement (Drive belt and Timing belts) Skating Clinic July 14th-17th from 11:30am-3pm. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more details and registration Flat Repair - Brake Diagnostic and Repair forms. The Graf Rink will be hosting several hockey clinics this summer. All hockey brochures are available in the Air Conditioning Service and Repair - Exhaust System Repair rink lobby. Visit our website for daily Public Skating and Stick Time schedules. The Graf Rink also hosts birthday ASE CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN parties during the summer! Please contact the front office at 978-462-8112 to reserve a date! -----------------------------------------------------------21 Marjorie St, Groveland Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm PLUM ISLAND - Looking forward to Summer? So are we! Mark your calendars now to join us on the Island at PITA 978-914-7514 ALLMANSAUTOMOTIVE.COM Sat: 8am - 2pm Hall for The Art of Summer, our fourth annual hosting of the Plum Island Art Festival presented by the members of A/C Service Spring Special the Saltbox Gallery during the weekend of July 11 – 13. This gala show will feature live demonstrations by sixteen $69.99 renowned local artists who will be out-and-about creating images of familiar Plum Island scenes. Throughout the Service includes connecting A/C machine to low side and high side ports, analyze weekend, there will be paintings, hand-made jewelry and fine handcrafts on display and for sale at PITA Hall. An Artist’s Reception is planned for Friday evening, July 11th, 6 – 9PM. Sponsored by the Plum Island Grille and and record pressure readings. Put system in a vacuum to eliminate moisture, test for leaks, refill system and add dye. ($99.99 Value) Vertical Solutions. Show hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10AM – 5PM. Free Parking. Don’t miss the Wet Paint Sale Oil Change Special on Sunday! $19.99 -----------------------------------------------------------Service includes: 5 quarts of Traditional engine oil, new engine oil filter, Check and ROWLEY - The Rowley Historical Society is Proud and delighted to be part of the Historic Town of Rowley. Thus, top off all fluids, Check and adjust tire pressure. For the first time in the history of our Society, we have put together a Basket of Rowley items that reflects “everything Perform thorough multi-point inspection. Rowley” with a value of more than $250.00. The basket will be raffled off on the last day of our “ROWLEY 375” *Canister oil filer, Synthetic oil, hazmat, and tax not included in special. Celebration in September. This Basket was debut at our Chowder Fest Movie Night but now, chances will be available ($34.00 Value) for purchase at any of the coming events, such as the Annual Plant Sale, May 17th or The 1908 High Tea, June Read more about our services at ALLMANSAUTOMOTIVE.COM 21st both at the Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main St., Rowley or by calling Shirley @ 978-948-2070 or Diane @ 978-948-5054. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Board of Selectmen and V.F.W. 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STRUT FOR STRAYS The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is excited to announce the addition of a 7K Road Race to our annual Strut for Strays event, which consists of a 5K fundraising walk and a family festival with food, kids’ games, music, entertainment and vendor booths! This year’s Strut for Strays will be held on Sunday, May 18th, from 11am to 3pm on the Newbury Upper Green on High Road (Route 1A) in Newbury, MA. The 5K Walk begins at noon, with the 7K Road Race starting at 12:30pm. Participants can register for either the run or the walk by visiting www.mrfrs.org. EIn addition to the Walk & Road Race, there will be food vendors, crafters and games for young children and families. Live entertainment includes Merrimac Hat Company, an Amesbury indie folk band. For more information about the event, or to learn how to sponsor or participate as a vendor, call or email Piercey at 978-4651948 or bill@mrfrs.org, or visit www.mrfrs.org LOCAL RIDE TO STOP DIABETES AT THE ANNUAL NORTH SHORE TOUR DE CURE The American Diabetes Association is coming through Rowley this weekend! On Sunday, May 18, close to a thousand cyclists will be taking part in the 2014 North Shore Tour de Cure. Joining thousands of others across the country, these riders are helping to raise funds to change the future of diabetes and help stop

instrumentalists, and the featured soloists will be tenor Fausto Miro and bass Jacob Sharfman, both young artists from Boston. The concert will be performed on Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 p.m., at the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. The church is handicapped accessible, and there is convenient adjacent parking. Suggested donation $15. COAST INTO SUMMER Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church presents "Coast into Summer" Fashion Show. Featuring the latest summer fashions from local boutiques modeled live on stage. Sunday May 18th at 3pm, Nicholson Hall, 7 Harris St. Newburyport, $25 per ticket includes Greek luncheon. Tickets may be reserved by calling 978-363-5377 or emailing jillargyrople@verizon.net handicapped accessible MONDAY, MAY 19th

EARLY HOUSES IN GROVELAND "History in Architecture: A Study of Early Houses in Groveland and Surrounding Areas" by John F. Cole. Monday, May 19th at 6:30pm. The event is free and open to the Salisbury Beach in the Blue Ocean public. The event will be held at the Room tickets are $50.00 for tickets Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main please call Edna 978-463-3672 or Street, Groveland. Please call 978Paula at 978-499-4466 372-1732 or go online to www. langleyadamslib.org to register. WHITTIER’S LIFE On Sunday, May 18 members of BYFIELD CEMETERY the Hampton Historical Society will MEETING weave the story of John Greenleaf The Annual Meeting of the Byfield Whittier’s life into 19th century Cemetery Association will be held history. Through short narratives by on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 7 p.m. the women that he knew, they will at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 unfold his life as a poor farm boy Jackman Street, Georgetown MA. who found distinction as one of the most beloved “fireside poets” of his WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT time. The program will be held at GROUP the Congregational Church in the New Creation Healing Center, lower meeting hall at 3PM. Light 80 Route 125, Kingston, is holding refreshments will be served. Free a monthly free weight loss support and open to the public. For more group on first Wednesday evenings information call 929-0781 or check from 7 to 8 pm. The group is a www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org friendly environment to meet others who also struggle with weight loss CANDLELIGHT CHORALE and to share ideas and support. SINGS BACH Upcoming: May 7, June 4. For Bask in the joyous works of J. S. more call Lisa at (603) 642-6700. Bach as the Candlelight Chorale of Newburyport presents three of TUESDAY, MAY 20th his most beautiful works for voices and orchestra. The concert will STAINED GLASS AND open with Bach’s Cantata #37, a SCULPTURE ARTIST JOSEPH bright and sunny work written for FERGUSON Ascension Day in 1724 and first Stained glass and sculpture artist performed during a Sunday service Joseph Ferguson will be speaking at his church. The central work about his work at the Newburyport on the program will be his Cantata Public Library on May 20 at #131, a gentle and comforting 7:00pm. Joseph has been working piece based on Psalm 130 ("Out with stained glass and sculpture over of the depths have I called unto the past five decades. Joseph's work you”). Crowning the concert will be has been exhibited at the DeCordova his motet “Lobet den Herrn (Praise Museum and Sculpture Park and the Lord),” a joyous celebration from Chesterwood. He also has permanent beginning to end. The chorale will installations at the Old Cambridge be accompanied by professional Continued on page 14

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Modern Woodmen Join Hands Day Volunteers Make Lasting Impact in Rowley Community A group of Modern Woodmen volunteers in CITY set out to make a difference in the community on Join Hands Day – Saturday, May 10. And they did just that. This effort was part of a national day of service sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America and other fraternal benefit societies. The project was organized to replace old plantings with new perennials, general landscaping and cleanup at the Rowley VFW. “I’m very thankful for the work these volunteers did” says Carpentier, a local Modern Woodmen financial representative

in Rowley. “And I’m proud to be part of an organization that organizes volunteers to give back to communities like ours.” Join Hands Day is the only national day of service designed to bring youth and adults together to plan and implement volunteer service projects in their communities. As the generations work side by side, they learn more about each other, sparking a new level of understanding and respect. Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment* products not to benefit stockholders but to improve the quality of life of

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In the Territories takes place in the great American west of the late 19th century. Emmitt and Lazarus, two long time cowboy partners, vow to take young Charlie out into the territories. However, the friends end up with more than they bargain for as they find Charlie is on the run. A play about relationships, responsibility, and revenge, Jabaut’s characters are brought to life by Rob Kenna of Harvard, Jim Maden of Beverly, Daniel Allison 8-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com of Peabody, and John Melczer of Salem. In Town of Rowley Board of Health The Territories will run May 9 through May 24 in the performance space inside Dane WHITE GOODS / LIGHT METAL Street Church, 10 Dane Street, Beverly, MA, 01915. HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING Sea Change Theatre Company is MAY 17, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. a semi-professional nonprofit theatre on Highway Department, 40 Independent Street Dane Street in Beverly, MA. which aims to ALL METALS: COPPER, TIN, ALUMINUM, STEEL, STAINLESS, illuminate the human experience through BRASS, NICKEL, BRONZE, HIGH TEMP ALLOYS, TITANIUM, theatrical works that inspire purpose and WIRE, ELECTRIC MOTORS offer hope. Sea Change strives to cultivate NO GLASS, WOOD, CERAMIC, PLASTIC or RUBBER New England’s talents through community Partial list of items (all metal POTS / PANS/BAKEWARE TABLES (metal only) participation in all areas of the collaborative items will be accepted): SNOW BLOWERS FILE CABINETS LAMPS / FIXTURES REFRIGERATORS LAWN MOWERS process. By providing live theatre at a modest CHAIRS (metal only) WASHERS / DRYERS GAS GRILLS price, this local theatre offers the theatre-lover OVENS / STOVES HELIUM TANKS (VALVE OPEN) WINDOW FRAMES (no glass) MICROWAVES CAR PARTS DOORS (no glass) opportunities to see quality productions, the SCREENS TOASTER OVENS TIRE RIMS / HUBCAPS FANS (metal only) KITCHEN APPLIANCES CHAIN / FENCING curious a chance to see a production in a FITNESS EQUIPMENT SINKS (metal only) BARBED WIRE convenient location, and the family-on-aHUMIDIFIERS LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT SPORTING GOODS Ask about our Referral Program BICYCLES / SCOOTERS AIR CONDITIONERS GARDEN TOOLS budget an outing with a compelling story. In The Territories show dates are May Propane Tanks without gas ( 0 lbs tank) $5.00 each (gas grill size); Under 0 lbs $1.00 each 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Friday shows’ curtains ENGINES MUST BE DRAINED OF ALL FLUIDS PRIOR TO DROP OFF rise at 8 p.m., and Saturday shows begin at ELECTRONICS: Televisions & computer monitors Under 46” – $10.00 Over 46” – $15.00 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults ALL OTHER COMPONENTS – NO FEE and $10 for students and seniors. Please, Partial list of items (all electronic items will be accepted): TOWER/CONSOLE/CABINET SERVERS FACSIMILE MACHINES contact the box office for ticket information DESKTOPS CIRCUIT BOARDS PHOTOCOPIERS NETWORK EQUIPMENT RADIOS NOTEBOOKS (978) 500-3885 or info@seachangetheatre. ELECTRONIC MEMORY CD PLAYERS PRINTERS ALL PERIPHERALS ELECTRONIC GAMES CELL PHONES com. This two act comedy runs 125 minutes Free pick up and drop off at home. and is supported in part by a grant from the Rowley Board of Health reserves the right to refuse collection of any item(s) deemed inappropriate 19 Macy Street (Rte 110) Beverly Cultural Council, a local agency that OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS Residents should come prepared to transfer their items from their vehicle into the container. is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Amesbury, MA For more information contact the Rowley Board of Health at (978) 948-2231 Council, a state agency.

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Perennial Pepperweed Project Parker River NWR and Mass Audubon would like to invite you to share our success in the perennial pepperweed project. The Great Marsh Weed Warrior Team will be gathering to learn about the progress we are making, meet other active stewards from our pepperweed control team and plan for our next season of control work. Please bring your friends and neighbors. Perennial pepperweed is an invasive plant that is new to the East Coast. Parker River NWR and Mass Audubon are working with many conservation partners, towns, State, volunteers and local schools to contain and eradicate this invasive plant before it takes over our salt marshes. Pepperweed is a recent invader to New England and is threatening our salt marshes. Volunteers are needed to help pull and monitor this invasive plant in Salisbury, Amesbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich, Essex, and Seabrook, NH this coming summer. Our goal is to control or eradicate pepperweed before it becomes as pervasive as Phragmites or purple loosestrife. Volunteers are essential to the success of the pepperweed control project. Massachusetts license pesticide applicators are also needed and encouraged to participate and support this project. If you’re interested in helping with this project, please email your name, contact information (email or phone), and the town you’re interested in working to Frances Toledo-Rodriguez at Frances_Rodriguez@fws.gov or 978-465-5753 ext. 203 or Liz Duff at lduff@massaudubon.org For those individuals interested in learning more about our program and participating as volunteers there will be two training sessions. Pepperweed Volunteer Training: May 18, 9:00-12:00pm offered by the Plum Island Beautification Society. From 9:00-9:30am (aprox) there will be a short presentation at the Newburyport City Hall. From 9:30am to 12:00pm the group will move to Shore Street Plum Island, MA to get some hands on experience in the field. Pepperweed Volunteer Training: May 28, 3:00-5:00pmpm hosted by Mass Audubon at Ipswich Library.

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newborn children, thus beginning the growth of these decay-producing bacteria in the child. Regular use of xylitol by mothers has been demonstrated to significantly reduce this bacterial transmission, resulting in fewer cavities for the child. What products contain xylitol and how do I find them? Xylitol is found most often in chewing gum and mints. You must look at the list of ingredients to know if a product contains xylitol. Generally, for the amount of xylitol to be at decay-preventing levels, it must be listed as the first ingredient. Health food stores can be a good resource for xylitol containing products. Additionally, several companies provide xylitol products for distribution over the Internet. How often must I use xylitol for it to be effective? Xylitol gum or mints used 3-5 times daily, for a total intake of 5 grams, is considered optimal. Because frequency and duration of exposure is important, gum should be chewed for approximately 5 minutes and mints should be allowed to dissolve. As xylitol is digested slowly in the large intestine, it acts much like fiber and large amounts can lead to soft stools or have a laxative effect. However, the amounts suggested for cavity reduction are far lower than those typically producing unwelcome results. Has xylitol been evaluated for safety? Xylitol has been approved for safety by a number of agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization’s Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives and the European Union’s Scientific Committee for Food. Xylitol has been shown to have decay-preventive qualities, especially for people at moderate to high risk for decay, when used as part of an overall strategy for decay reduction that also includes a healthy diet and good home care. Consult your dentist

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