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November 21 - 27, 2012 • Vol. 9, No. 3
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IPSWICH - The Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, will host its annual holiday open house Greening of the Great House November 30December 2, 2012. Florists and designers will transform the Great House into a feast for the senses with this year’s theme A Winter Festival. Visitors will take a self-guided tour of the Great House decorated in grand style for the holidays and enjoy live music, cider, and fresh-baked cookies. The Crane Estate will be collecting unwrapped toys for the Gift Sleigh to benefit Ipswich Caring all weekend long. On Friday evening, November 30, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., visitors can enjoy live jazz music and a drink at the cash Photo by Stewart Lytle bar as well as tour the Great House. John Sykora, Scott Martin and John Rezza at the construction site. Special guests The Tom Palance Trio will perform holiday favorites and jazz ROWLEY – Despite storms, the new plant in April 2014. “The ledge put us about a month standards from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., an earthquake and a week of jack hammering rock ledge, the behind, but we've caught up some,” while jazz students from the Ipswich construction of the $12.3 million said John Sykora with Weston & High School will open the evening’s entertainment from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 water treatment plant is only two Sampson engineering firm. p.m. weeks behind on the schedule to open Continued on page 3 On Saturday, December 1, 12 p.m.
to 6 p.m., and Sunday, December 2, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can visit the Gift Gallery for distinctive holiday gifts, including Harbor Sweets chocolates, jewelry, holiday plants, hand-crafted soaps, and local artwork hosted by the Ipswich Cultural Council. Additionally, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be scheduled activities, including performances by Ipswich Moving Company Youth Dance Ensemble, instrumental ensembles in cooperation with The Orchestra on the Hill, and the Ipswich Middle School Select Chorus; demonstrations by fiber artist Rose Ann Hunter and ice sculptor Fitzy the Snowman; children’s crafts; an interactive vintage game and toy room; and a children’s treasure hunt. Visit www.thetrustees. org for the full schedule of events. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children and seniors, $10 and $5 for Trustees of Reservations’ members, and $5 for Ipswich residents with proof of residency. Call 978.356.4351 or visit www.thetrusteees.org for more information.
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – The large One has to drive another half mile green highway sign proclaims the next before there is much to resemble the exit on Interstate 95 heading north former home of clipper ships and the will take drivers into this historic birthplace of the Coast Guard. seaport town. Thanks to the Institution for Savings But when one leaves the interstate, Bank that scene, which has annoyed drivers, expecting to be propelled back city leaders for decades, will be much in time, are greeted not by historic improved in January. The one-story mansions and old brick buildings, branch bank on Storey Avenue, built but by modern fast food restaurants, 40 years ago at the intersection of donut shops and gas stations. Across Low Street, one of the city's most from an old Catholic cemetery are traveled, will be replaced with a classic Photo by Stewart Lytle two large shopping centers with giant two-story brick building with arched Institution for Savings officers (from left) Mike Jones, Melissa LeBel, Michelle neon signs. Continued on page 3 Mahair, Sandy Terry, Suzanne Bradford and Chris Sullivan in front of the building.
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Triton is Haunted was Amazing To the Editor:
I went with my family to the ‘Triton is Haunted’ event and I wanted to take a minute to applaud all of the folks who worked so hard to make it a success. I can report that fun was had by one and all! The folks who organized this Triton Stadium fundraising event and most important, the students who staged it, did such a great job of making sure that my 3 year-old was enchanted, my 10 year-old was thrilled, and their dad was quite frankly a little chilled. It was great to see Glinda the Good Witch, a golden cat-like creature, Marc Maravalli, B.S., R.Ph. and some crazy Triton Viking wielding Thor’s hammer. Someone Publisher/Editor, The Town Common should sign that guy up to be the permanent mascot. Below is a list of Letters to the Editor provide the groups who warrant special mention. But mostly the thanks go out a useful way of communicating to the collected efforts of all – Team Triton. concerns, issues, or suggestions to all members of the community. This event proved that the effort to build the new stadium is about The Town Common encourages much more than just building a new stadium. It’s about more than all citizens to submit letters just sports too! Team Triton worked with folks and organizations from concerning issues of interest and across the district: sports, music, honor students, parents and student concern to the local community. organizations. All came together to welcome the hundreds of families Letters selected for publication to the grounds of Triton. Triton itself was transformed into a carnival may be edited for length and clarity. of fun with bouncy houses, pie-in-the-face throwing, football & soccer Some letters may serve as a catalyst for other articles or coverage, and games, and even a mechanical bull, and that was just the outside on community leaders and agencies the field! will be offered an opportunity to Mostly this event showcased what a fine group of students we have respond to letters concerning their at Triton. These students designed and staged one the finest haunted Brenda Fiers areas of responsibility. houses I’ve seen in a while. So much so that I ran out of one of the Miss Brenda’s Pre-School Program, Rowley All letters must be signed and rooms screaming like a host of ghouls were after me. There I said it, include a daytime telephone and when I inadvertently entered that room again, I started laughing number. nervously and ran out as fast as I could! Yikes! Letters may be submitted to: My daughter Ava, who is three, was made an official Princess by the Dear Editor, The Editor nicest bunch of girls. She’s still glowing. My son Andrew, who is ten, had c/o The Town Common a blast. Later my wife said, “I see these wonderful kids at Triton every The Ould Newbury Golf Club Artisans, Crafters and Wine Oh My! time I come to one of these events and it makes me really proud.â€? 77 Wethersfield St. Rowley, MA 01 6 Group would like to thank everyone in the community that attended Thanks to everyone who came together as part of Team Triton. This or via e-mail to: the 4th annual event at clubhouse on Friday, November 9th. The sale successful fundraising event brings us closer to the goal of paying for the editor@thetowncommon.com. of rae tickets for all the beautiful donations, as well as a portion of stadium with donations and fundraising - not through funding from the wine sales, from Mill River Winery raised $511 for the Paige Fortin Triton or its three towns. Here is a list of the groups that contributed The Town Common deadline is 5pm Wednesday (except when Recovery Fund. Turning our annual daytime craft fair into an evening to the success of the event: The Triton Regional School PTA, Newbury a federal holiday necessitates an event was a wonderful experience, thank you for including our event Elementary PTA, Pine Grove PTA, Salisbury PTA, Triton Boosters, in The Town Common calendar - everyone's support made the event Triton Teachers, Staff & Students, Triton Marching Band, Triton earlier deadline). a success. Athletics: Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, The Town Common The Graduating Class of 2013, Gradventure, So Said the Sun, a Triton serves the communities of the Bonnie Bowes student-led band Upper North Shore of Mass. & Coastal New Hampshire and Haunted House Rooms were created by: Members of the Senior, welcomes your participation. Junior, Sophomore, and Freshmen class, Middle School students, the ECYCLE HIS EWSPAPER Send your Organization or Group REACH TLC Team, Drama students, the Community Service Club, Notices, Birth or Engagement Announcements, Photos, Articles and Girl’s Soccer, Girl’s and Boy’s Cross Country/Track, Girl‘s Field Hockey HARE THE IFT OF EADING and Cheerleaders. Letters to the Editor, by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail to: 77 Wethersfield St., Tremendous thanks to the generous businesses Rowley, MA 01969 throughout the Triton Community that donated Phone: 978-948-8696 wburyport, Salisbury, Fax: 978-948-2564 Newbury, Byfield, Plum Island, & Rowley products and services: Applecrest Farm, Orchards E-mail: news@thetowncommon.com Avery, Woodworth, Ponies, Colby Farms, Mammoth Media, Merrimack River Newburyport, Salisbury, Newbury, ByďŹ Entrance eld, Plum Island, & Rowley Paul Clemence Masonry, Perfect Pear Catering, Plum Island Surf o 49’N 070o 49’W 42 Co., Mike O'Keefe of ReMax on the River, Starboard Galley, The Town Common Sullivan Studios, Sullivan Tutoring, Tracey Smith Graphics, and NOV HIGH LOW SUN Marc Maravalli, Publisher / Editor White Farms. editor@thetowncommon.com 21 Wed 5:33 8.04 5:56 7.99 12:21 0.66 xx xx 6:43 4:15 Team Triton thanks one and all as we come together to build a Graphic Design Services 22 Thurs 6:34 8.04 7:00 7.75 12:52 0.35 1:27 0.65 6:44 4:14 graphics@thetowncommon.com stadium, and a community. 23 Fri 7:32 8.11 8:00 7.63 1:51 0.55 2:28 0.54 6:45 4:13 The Hundred Acre Wood fundraiser that was held in October at the Newburyport Elks was a big success. I would like to thank the following businesses that donated money that made it possible: The Children’s Orchard, Rowley, MA; T.W. Excavating, Rowley, MA; Steam Carpet Cleaning, Rowley, MA; Wayne Auto Service, North Hampton, NH; Preferred Air, Inc., Topsfield, MA; Commonwealth Auto body Inc., Revere, MA; B.C. Essentials, Newburyport, MA; Joshua Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking, Amesbury, MA; Phoenix Marketing Corp, Essex, MA; Institution for Savings, Rowley, MA; Timberline Enterprises, Gloucester, MA; Corporate Catering; Cook Rubbish & Disposal Service; Merrill Service Company, Rowley, MA; The Piconti Family. Special thanks to Leo’s Classic Hits of Gloucester, MA and Upper Crust Pizza of Newburyport, MA. I would also like to thank the committee members: Kristen Morgese, Lisa Salvatore, Christine Lyman, Theresa Savage, Kendice Tebou, Ron and Val Peach, Carmen Costello and Nicole Sica. The proceeds went to the Rowley Playground (Eiras Park), Rowley, MA. 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windows and a lighted clock tower. The building and the tower will greet residents and visitors as they enter the city. Mike Jones, the bank's president and CEO, is excited at the changes being made to his busiest branch. Spending $3 million to renovate a $300 million branch is “a good investment,” he said. “This is our future.” The new bank will have a stately, New England feel with a cathedral ceiling in the lobby, he said. On the second floor, the bank is adding two offices to allow it to move its lending operations from the downtown bank on State Street to Storey Avenue. Jones said the move will make it more convenient for all customers, especially borrowers. “We hope customers will enjoy it,” Jones said. The bank is also installing an exercise room and a larger kitchen for employees. Customers will still get their free cup of coffee. Built in 1973, the bank outgrew the old branch building. “We wanted to bring it up to the state of the art for customers and the employees,” Jones said Assistant manager Suzanne Bradford is thrilled with the new building. “The customers come in, having seen the
second story go up, and they are very excited.” City officials are pleased as well, said Mary Ann Clancy, a former mayor and the bank's vice president for communication. “The bank will make the entrance to the city as attractive as the rest of the city,” Clancy said. “The lighted clock tower will be seen for miles.” And because it will be lighted, it will become a visible sign day and night that you have arrived in the Port City. Mayor Donna Holaday has been very supportive, Clancy said. She has a committee that is focused on improving the look of Storey Avenue. And Clancy believes that the new building should spur more upgrades and new development at the city's entrance. She cited the improvements to Salisbury Square along Route 1 in Salisbury as an example. After the Institution for Savings built its new branch at Salisbury Square, the town used it as a model in discussing the design of other new buildings and renovations in the area, including the new CVS store, she said. The project has not been your average construction site. The decision to keep the branch open while Windover Construction crews added the second floor, including an elevator, has presented a number of challenges.
“Some days are quiet. We hardly know they (the work crews) are there,” Bradford said. But other days, like when they were drilling rivets into metal beams, “it was so loud,” she said. Not the least of the challenges was where the employees would take a break for coffee and snacks during the day. The old employee kitchen was “incredibly small,” Jones said. Bradford said it was barely large enough for three of the employees to sit down at one time. So the temporary space didn't have to be much. In a pinch they are surrounded by a Dunkin' Donuts and a MacDonald's. Windover's solution: Bring in a small construction trailer. “Oh, no. Not a trailer,” Bradford said she thought at the time. But it worked. The trailer, sitting in the parking lot, was immediately nicknamed “the snack shack” and Clancy and other bank senior staff decorated the trailer with curtains to make it homey. It was typical, employees say, of the care Windover and the bank officers have taken during the construction. “They have done a fabulous job,” Bradford said. “There has been as little impact on the us and the customers as possible.”
Rowley water users have been eagerly awaiting the new plant, which will eliminate the need for infusing extensive chlorine to kill the manganese and bacteria that builds up in the water supply. Water users have complained for years to the Rowley Water Department that the chlorinated water stains clothes, toilets and causes water heaters and other equipment to deteriorate faster. “This plant is so important to the town of Rowley,” said Scott Martin, the chairman of the Water Board. The new 9,000-square-foot plant at Well No. 5 on Pingree Farm Road will use membrane filtration system, a proven treatment technology for New England water supplies that removes bacteria and manganese. The membranes, which filter the contaminants from the water, will last seven to 10 years, according to Weston & Simpson Engineers. The quiet meadow and wooded acreage that once surrounded Well No. 5 is now a major construction zone with trucks rolling down a dirt road to bring the tons of concrete needed to finish the first level walls. The pipe connection between Well No. 3 on Boxford Road and Well No. 5 is also progressing. The construction team has laid the pipe across the Mill River, a task that took two days.
“Everything has been going well,” Martin said. The plant, being built by the Kinsman Corp. of New Hampshire, is costing the town $3.3 million more than was expected because the construction bids came in substantially higher. There was opposition at the May Town Meeting to approving the additional cost, but the town had no choice, Martin said. The state Department of Environment Protection mandated that Rowley come up with a long-term solution to its bacteria and manganese problems. The state Revolving Fund is providing the money for the project at a 2 percent interest rate. The loan will be paid off by the water ratepayers over the next 20 years. The DEP has also suggested to the water department that it get in the business of generating electricity through solar power. The board voted last week to consider the suggestion. Martin and Director John Rezza are exploring the feasibility of building a 1-megawatt system solar system not far from the new plant. The water department currently spends about $5,000 a month for electricity to power its pumps and the headquarters. Rezza and Martin project that the plant will drive that cost up significantly, probably more than double.
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The 1-megawatt solar system would generate power all day. The new plant will use about a quarter of that electricity. The rest of the water department operations will use another quarter. The balance of about a half megawatt could be sold to the Rowley Light Department during the day. Some electricity to run the water operations would have to be purchased from the light department when the sun is not shining, Martin said. Initial estimates are that the water department could cut its future electric bills in half. Martin is also meeting with state Sen. Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, to discuss ways the state could help fund the installation of the panels. Tarr, the Senate Minority Leader, “is really chomping at the bit to help us,” Martin said. The original idea, nurtured by DEP officials, was to put the solar panels on the roof of the new water treatment plant. But the roof would not be large enough for a 1 megawatt solar system, Martin said. Instead, there is a four to five acre tract of land, not far from the new plant that could handle a large solar system. “It's a win win situation for the town, for the ratepayers and for the light department,” Martin said. “I am for anything that brings down our costs.”
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AMESBURY - Enjoy an afternoon of music and refreshments at the annual Whittier Home Community Open House on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. The gift shop will be open for purchases. Located Cooling System at 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, the Whittier Home Museum has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and one of the “Amesbury Treasures.” Saturday tours officially ended for the season on Oct. 27, Battery but special tours may be arranged by calling the home at 978-388-1337. Hundreds of visitors have been received this year, including 80 Timberlane High School students and visitors from all over the country, said Dawn Bennett, chair of Docents and Tours. Just this past weekend a Quaker family from Whittier, California, toured the museum. “Visitors are drawn to view hundreds of artifacts in the home where John Celebrating Our 50th Year Greenleaf Whittier lived with his sister Elizabeth, his mother Abigail, and his aunt Mercy, from 1836 until his death in 1892,” said Whittier Home Association President Cynthia Costello. “As a faithful Quaker, as a Family Business! For creative thinker,Sale environmentalist and freedom lover, Whittier published inspired poetry most of his life, and is especially known for his poem ‘Snowbound’ and his anti-slavery• activism.” Many visitors visit the museum’s gift shop to purchase special books and publications including "Barefoot Boy,” special editions of “Snowbound,” Roland Woodwell's biography of Whittier written over a period of 50 years, and publications of John Greenleaf Whittier’s works and his history. For over 100 years the WHA has been steward of this historic house museum, maintaining the property and •collections, and striving to • educate others about the life, legacy and works of J.G. Whittier. For further information, go to www.whittierhome.org ----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Community United Methodist Church of Byfield, 11 Central Street, Byfield, has a community food pantry open to all Newbury/Byfield residents. The pantry is open every Thursday from 46:30pm. If you are in need or know of somebody who is, please know that this resource is here for everyone. If you need to make other arrangements please call the church office at 978-465-5946. Every second and -948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com fourth Thursday of the month the Community United Methodist Church of Byfield gathers at one of the two elderly housing communities in Byfield for a light supper. The church brings food and we all share in a time of fellowship around the table with the residents and anybody else who comes. These meals are open to everybody. If you would like to come, just show up! The second Thursday finds us at Oak Ridge, 84 Main Street and the fourth Thursday is at Quaker Hill, 115 Main Street. For ore information please call the church at 978-465-5946. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Book Nook is now open at the Georgetown Peabody Library, 2 Maple Street, Georgetown, offering a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction volumes at modest prices. Browsers are welcome anytime during regular library hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The mini shop is located to the left of the circulation desk. Proceeds from the Book Nook, operated by the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library, will go towards the purchase of museum passes and provide funding for programming for children and young adults. In addition, the Friends are currently featuring cook books and books on decorating on a table in the lobby. Many of the offerings are suitable for Christmas giving, or offer ideas for holiday cooking and decor. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN/ROWLEY – Donations Needed for People Helping People Christmas Deliveries. People Helping People of St. Mary’s Parish is now collecting donations for the Dec. 15th Christmas deliveries to residents in need of Rowley, Georgetown, Boxford, and Byfield. Donations of non-perishable foods, as well as paper, cleaning, and personal hygiene products are needed. Donations of grocery store gift cards and cash may also be made. Donations can be brought to the rectory at 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or left in designated bins at the Rowley and Georgetown churches before and after Mass. The People Helping People program is also accepting program recipients at this time for those who are struggling to make ends meet and need a helping hand. For more information, a list of needed items, please call the rectory at 978-352-2024, Jeanne Soucy at 978352-6326, Debbie Parisi at 978-352-8880, or visit the St. Mary’s website at www.saintmaryparish.org. -----------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON/WENHAM - The Hamilton-Wenham Village Merchants OPEN DAILY 11AM TO 9PM would like to invite all to join them at the 3rd Annual “Christmas In 918 SALEM ST (RT 97), GROVELAND The Villages” Thursday December 6, 2012 from 5 PM – 9PM for an evening of “Good Tidings, Comfort & Cheer”. 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through Thursdays from 10 am - 4 pm, or by special appointment. Please call 978 356-2811 for more information. At 54 South Main St, Ipswich. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Newburyport Choral Society is offering a "Season of Love" Raffle with 28 spectacular prizes! A weekend in the Berkshires, tickets to major Theater and Sports events, a dinner at the Top of the Newburyport Range Lighthouse, or a Spa treatment are just a few of the fabulous prizes. Prizes will be drawn in February. Raffle tickets and the Calendar of Prizes are available online now at newburyportchoralsociety.org. Take a chance for a great prize! -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Roots Music presents blues and soul singer, Ruthie Foster, in concert at the BellevilleFor Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport on Thursday, December 6th at 8:00PM. Tickets Sale • more information, please email: are $30 in advance/$35 day of event/$10 children 12 and under. For bellevilleconcerts@gmail.com or visit: www.bellevillechurch.org/roots.php. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Kids Night Out (KNO) is Back at the YWCA Greater Newburyport. Parents, relax and enjoy a well deserved night out (or in), while our•highly qualified YWCA • staff watch over your little munchkins (children in grades 1-3). Their evening at the YWCA Greater Newburyport starts with pizza, music and activities. Then it is on to the pool for an open swim and the evening ends with a short video. All children should bring a bathing suit and towel. If you want your kids to come home ready for bed, send pj’s for them to change into after swimming KNO is scheduled for the 3rd Friday of the month from 6-8:30 pm. (except for Dec and April, KNO will be held Dec 14 and April 12 due to vacation weeks) Pre-registration is required and can be made at the YWCA’s Membership Desk at 13 Market Street. This program is open to Members and Non-members. For more information, contact Janelle Young, KNO Program Coordinator jyoung@ywcanewburyport.org or 978-225-6210 x 22. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Save the Date for Newburyport Choral Society's 79th Winter Concert on Saturday December 8th and Sunday December 9th under the direction of Dr. Gerald Weale. The Winter Concert will feature Jonathan Willcocks’ Magnificat, works by Russian composers, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Pavel Tschesnokoff and traditional music of the season. The chorus will also perform a piece that is familiar to many, The Rhythm of Life by Cy Coleman from Sweet Charity. Our winter concert will be in the Belleville Church, a warm, festive and inviting holiday setting in Newburyport. Many audience members have commented that, for them the holiday season begins with carol singing with family and friends at our winter concert. It promises to be a wonderful concert that we look forward to sharing with you. As you may know, NCS has a special guest conductor program where for a donation, someone can conduct us for one of the audience carols. This year, we are thrilled to be having Ann Ormand, President of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce as a conductor on Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon, one of our conductors will be Betty Gillette (a founding member of NCS), in honor of her 100th birthday which will be in May of 2013! Each will be a celebration in itself. This is a wonderful way to kick off your holiday season and a tradition for many of you. Our Saturday concert is at 8:00PM and on Sunday afternoon at 2:30PM. Belleville Church is located at 300 High Street in Newburyport. More information is available and tickets may be purchased on our website at www.newburyportchoralsociety.org and at the following retail locations. In Newburyport: Jabberwocky Book Store, PakMail, The Book Rack and the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce; In Amesbury: Starbird Jewelers; In Ipswich: Flowers by Petros. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - All are welcome aboard the 12th annual North Pole Express! Tickets are now on sale for the magical ride to the North Pole via the Immaculate Conception School's North Pole Express. The ride to visit Santa is set on Dec. 1. There will be five trains departing from the Newburyport Commuter Rail Station. The 70 minutes trip is a jam-packed journey, including games, hot cocoa and treats, letter writing to Santa, caroling and a rendition of "The Night Before Christmas." Rudolph, Frosty, the Christmas Mouse, Elves and Santa Claus will all be on hand to greet guests. The festivities include a visit to The Polar Village and Mrs. Claus' Bakery, where gifts, books, novelties, sweets, and refreshments are also available. Ticket price is $29.00 for all riders over the age of 1. Tickets can be purchased at www.icsnorthpoleexpress. com. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Stay Sane for the Holidays! On Tuesday, December 4, from 7-8 pm, learn how to enjoy the season, not suffer through it! This year, instead of stressing out and “losing itâ€? over the holidays, come to the Rowley Library, 141 Main Street, and learn some simple techniques to de-stress and keep your cool. This free program will teach you some basic meditation instruction drawn from Buddhism to help you manage your stress so you can relax and enjoy the holidays. Jake Karlins has studied Buddhism and meditation for about ten years. He has also studied Aikido, Tai Chi, Yoga, and other mind/body practices. For more information, call the Rowley Library at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Historical Society is collecting recipes for a new 2014 publication of its 1994 cookbook. This will be both an updated and totally new version of the book. We will not only feature wonderful, tried and true recipes from town of Rowley citizens but also remembrances and anecdotes that will complement each recipe. Plus, we will include only those recipes from our 1994 Rowley Historical Society Cookbook of Rowleyites that have passed on but we have not forgotten. This project is how The Historical Society is keeping our past alive and always part of the current and future Society in Rowley. We look forward to working with your recipes in all areas of food preparation: Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Main Dishes, Breads, Desserts, Cakes, Cookies, Drinks & Punches, Relishes, & Candy Please remember to put your name and telephone number or e-mail on your submission just in case we have questions. We, Thank you and appreciate your participation in this project, we feel it will be a wonderful addition to everyone's culinary library when it is finished. The recipes can be dropped off at the Town Clerk Sue Hazen's office at Rowley Town Hall or e-mailed to me directly at dmcmahon9@verizon.net or sent to me, Diane McMahon
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c/o Rowley Historical Society, 233 Main St., Rowley, Ma. 01969 -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Feel like a Basket Case? Prove it!! The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are kicking off our first Holiday Basket Raffle. We need your help to collect some exciting prizes. Please contribute a basket of goodies with a regular retail value of at least $50. It can include your own products or other fun items related to a specific theme. They might be gifts for Christmas, Hanukah or New Year’s. They might be the tools to start a new hobby or keep a resolution. Take this opportunity to highlight your group’s products or services and promote awareness of your organization. All baskets donated will be on display(along with your organization’s name and contact information) at the Rowley Public Library from November 24 to December 15.Donorswill be included in all advertising and receive a tax deduction receipt. Raffle tickets will be sold at the Library starting November 24. The drawing will be on December 15 at a reception at the Rowley Public Library. Come enjoy some snacks and see who wins your basket!! Interested in donating? Email baskets@rowleylibrary.orgfor more information. Can't find the time? Not feeling creative? Donate items alone or just make a monetary donation and tell us your theme. Our team of basketeers will create a masterpiece for display. All money raised will go to fund programs at the Rowley Library like the Summer Reading Program, kids’ yoga, author readings, the monthly book club and more! -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Book Club to read The News from Paraguay - This month the Rowley Library Book Club is reading The News from Paraguay by Lily Tuck, an impressively researched and beautifully written historical novel set in 19th century Paraguay. It tells the bigger-than-life story of Ella, a real-life courtesan living in Paris, swept off her feet by Francisco (soon to be known as Franco.) She returns with him to Paraguay, where Ella soon finds herself the most powerful woman in a country torn apart by the impossible demands of a megalomaniac. Pick up your copy today, then join us on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 at the Rowley Public Library to tell us what you thought. For more information, call 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Thrift Shop located at the First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St (Rte 1A)Rowley is open on Tuesday and Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM and Thursday 3 - 7pm. Donations of gently used clothing are accepted during shop hours ONLY. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - New Free Computer Classes for Seniors starting soon! Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest. Social media is becoming more popular every day. If you’d like to learn more, and maybe give them a try, our new three session class is for you! Participants must be familiar with using a mouse and basic Windows and be able to attend all three sessions. Classes are free and will be on Thursdays from 8:30-10am on November 29, December 6, and December 13. To sign up, or for more information, call the Rowley Public Library, 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items,
ROWLEY GRANGE NOTES… Rowley Grange Receives Awards Rowley Grange was honored at the recent 140th Session of the Massachusetts State Grange for its 2nd place finish in the Community Service contest. It also received recognition for its achievement as a National Grange Distinguished Grange, an honor given to only 23 Granges in the nation, and 4 of them in Massachusetts. Four members of Rowley Grange received scholarship awards from the State Grange Educational Aid Fund. Allan Gaspar was presented a plaque, naming him the 2012 Youth Mentor for his work with the local youth. The 3 and half day session was well attended with nearly 200 people present on the first day. This was an increase over previous years. During the session 26 resolutions were examined and voted upon by the delegate body. Many of these resolutions will go onto National Grange for action. One resolution will be written as a bill to be submitted to the Massachusetts Legislature. Rowley Grange to Assist with Lunch at Topsfield Fairgrounds for WAA. Rowley Grange will be making homemade chowder and soup for the lunch to be served to the Wreaths Across America convoy on December 10th. This is the second year that the convoy will be stopping in Topsfield. This is the first
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time that the WAA caravan has stopped at the same place 2 years in a row. The fairgrounds make the perfect place as there is plenty of space for the big rigs and addition parking for the escorts. The caravan is expected to arrive about 1:30 pm. There will be presentations to make and several veterans’ organization representatives will be present to accept wreaths for their towns. It is expected that Mrs. George Patten will be accepting the wreath for Hamilton. After enjoying lunch the convoy will hit the road again. They are expected to be in Washington, D.C. and the Arlington National Cemetery on December 15th. If you haven’t seen the WAA convoy, make a point to line the Route 1 area near the fairgrounds. It is indeed a sight to behold. Rowley Grange is looking for donations of homemade cookies to be served at the luncheon, and to be bagged and given to the convoy drivers. Contact 978-948-2635 or 978-948-7288 if you wish to contribute. We will also accept cash donations to put towards the makings for cookies that a Grange crew will make.
UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 21st Meeting Cancelled Happy Thanksgiving! Dec. 5th – Cookie Counting Dec. 19th – Christmas at Helen’s SUPPERS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR THE WINTER OUR NEXT SUPPER WILL BE IN MARCH.
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For more information, call Amy Roderick at the Rowley again, by providing free evaluations, seeing the before and after Public Library, 978-948-2850. numbers, and hearing positive testimonials, it is music to our ears when those who ---------------------------------------------------have had ‘The Burner Booster’ installed (or any of our other energy saving products) happy that they saved money by making smart and informed decisions.â€? If you would SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your like to discover more about ‘The Burner Booster’, hear testimonials, or receive a free time for a good cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer? If you have evaluation on any of their several home energy saving options for both businesses and some solid computer skills you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule. residences, call Atlantic Green Energy in Seabrook, or drop into their convenient location. Please call us @ 978-462-2412 ---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Pettengill House is seeking donations of food to help stock the pantry shelves. The holidays are quickly approaching, but the Pettengill House food pantry shelves are bare. As more and more families are in need of assistance, Pettengill relies on the community to help meet the increasing demand. Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00 • Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00 The most needed items arepeanut butter and jelly, canned pasta and stews, spaghetti sauce, tuna and canned chicken, macaroni and cheese, soups, school snacks, and juice boxes. Please visit www.pettengillhouse.org for a complete list of needed items. Beginning in November, the Pettengill House will also be accepting community donations to support the annual Thanksgivings Meals program. Needed items will include turkeys, stuffing, gravy, canned or fresh vegetables, potatoes, canned or fresh fruit, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pies. If you are interested in organizing a food drive for the Pettengill House, please contact Mary Morse, Program Coordinator at pettengillinfo@gmail.com or (978) 463-8801 for more information. As always, monetary donations are also greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to The Pettengill A research study is currently underway in your area testing House, Inc., P.O. Box 5551, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. an investigational medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis. --------------------------------------------------You may be able to participate if you are: SALISBURY - The Salisbury Lions Club is participating as a Community Partner in Anton’s Cleaners t ZFBST PS PMEFS t )BWF CFFO EJBHOPTFE XJUI 3" GPS BU MFBTU NPOUIT Coats for Kids winter-coat collection drive. 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The Catmobile offers low cost spay neuter for cats only. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for fleas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. The package is available to anyone and there is no qualification process; however reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile. org or by calling 978-465-1940. --------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Becoming a member of the Friends is a great way to show support for our library. The monies raised through our membership drive provide the financial resources necessary to deliver our amazing educational and public service programs. We ask you to join or renew your yearly membership and help keep our library the gem it is within our community! 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effects are normal and usually subside once the treatment has stopped or shortly thereafter. When your teeth are whitened under a dentist’s supervision, he or she will be able to detect any adverse side effects the bleaching may have and give suggestions to correct. If you choose to whiten on your own, you don’t have the benefit of a professional monitoring for overuse. The issue with overusing whitening products is the continuous assault of the pulp or nerve of the tooth through any exposed dentinal or root surface by the bleaching gel. If the whitening is causing tooth sensitivity it means the gel is affecting the pulp of the tooth in some way. In the short-term that’s really not an issue and the pulp recovers, but if the whitening agents are applied on a continual basis, then the pulp can be impacted in a more permanent way. In my experience it is very rare to see permanent damage done to teeth if the whitening products are used properly. It is important to note that different kinds of teeth require different strengths of bleaching to get the desired result. These different “types” of teeth also have varying levels of sensitivity to the bleaching products. Teeth that are young (most patients 30 and under) and teeth that are yellow in appearance, typically take less time to achieve the desired result. These teeth are also the most susceptible to the side effects of bleaching. People with
recession are also more susceptible to sensitivity. This group will usually see great results with professional at-home tray whitening in about 2 weeks. The older and darker teeth are, the more time it takes to lighten them and the less susceptible they are to side effects. For example, I treated a patient with severe staining due to tetracycline medication as a child who was told his teeth would not lighten all that much. He did at-home professionally monitored bleaching every night (or almost) for 9 consecutive months and got amazing results. There is nothing quite like a bright beautiful smile. The simple process of teeth bleaching can completely change a smile. There are some OTC products that are perfect for some patients as long as the included directions are followed. For those who have more bleach challenged teeth or want more predictable results, professional whitening is advised. Teeth Whitening makes a great present too! Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered 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.jpeterstclairdentistry. com/blog.
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