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Local Communities Win Crime Prevention Grant REGIONAL – The communities of Salisbury, Amesbury and Newburyport have been awarded a $90,000 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Grant to fight gang activity and illegal drug use in their neighborhoods, State Representative Michael A. Costello and State Senator Steven A. Baddour announced today. The money was awarded by the Executive Office of Public Safety through the federal Justice Assistance Grant. "We must give our young people a choice and a chance," said Public Safety Secretary Mary Beth Heffernan. “These grants help provide both as we work with local leadership to end the violence that devastates our communities." “These three communities have a population of 40,000, and oftentimes more in the summer, which is like a small city,” Costello said. “This money will help our law enforcement agencies and our community organizations prevent problems like drug use and gang activity with a multi-faceted, community-based approach.” “I want to thank Secretary Heffernan for her support of this award, which will make a meaningful difference for the communities I represent,” Costello added. “This state funding will enable strong drug-prevention collaboration between the three communities and will focus on youth education to prevent drug use and mitigating gangrelated drug activities while increasing drug- and gang-enforcement activities by local police, “said Senator Baddour. “I am proud to have supported this effort and know that our law enforcement officers will use these funds effectively to combat drugrelated criminal activity.” The Byrne Grant money will be
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REGIONAL – It may come as a bit of a surprise to many, but Massachusetts is holding its presidential primaries next week. On March 6, on what is known as “Super Tuesday,” Massachusetts residents will go to the polls to vote in either the Democratic primary, the Republican primary or the Green-Rainbow primary. On that day, nine states will hold primaries, including Ohio and Georgia, which have 142 delegates to the Republican convention between them. In Massachusetts, the Democratic primary is a yawner with President Barack Obama running unopposed for re-election. And the Republican primary with its 41 delegates is considered a done deal with the Courtesy Photo from mittromney.com remaining three opponents of former Mitt Romney Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Utah the ballot and will probably win a few Gov. Mitt Romney have largely conceded to Romney here and in Gov. Jon Huntsman and U.S. Rep. votes, even though they have dropped Continued on page 3 Michelle Bachmann will also be on Vermont.
Wind Power Blowing Across the State By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
Newburyport Turbine REGIONAL – With gas prices on the rise, wind turbines seem to be on the horizon again, particularly on Beacon Hill. The state Department of Environmental Protection and
the Health Department stepped into the issue last month holding three public hearings that focused on a new report, Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of the Independent Expert Panel, Photo by Stewart Lytle that outlines the conclusions of a panel of scientists about the impact wind turbines have on nearby residents. A legislative committee is also considering two bills that involve siting of future wind turbines and net metering, which could determine if
building wind turbines is financially feasible. Meanwhile, several North Shore communities, including Ipswich and Salem, continue to press forward with proposed wind turbines, despite local opposition. Others are planned around the state. The DEP study concluded there was no evidence that noise or lowfrequency vibrations from turbines trigger health problems, sometimes referred to as "wind turbine syndrome." The report raised the possibility that sound generated by turbines could be annoying to nearby residents or cause sleep disruptions. It recommended that the state adopt noise limitation guidelines similar to those in some European countries. Continued on page 3
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Roy D. Kneeland, 75, of Rowley, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 19, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Beverly (Knight) Kneeland.Roy was born in Ipswich, January 20, 1937, son of the late Walter E. and Eleanor (McGlew) Kneeland. He graduated from Newburyport High School. At the age of 17, he started his business career in Boston, until he entered the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. He moved his business to Rowley, and in 1974, Kneeland Brothers Inc. was established with his brothers Daniel and Spencer. Roy’s passion was going to Key West, Florida. He loved his family camp in Maine and bowling. He also played shuffleboard and in volleyball tournaments with close friends and family members. Roy was a caring family man who attended his children's, grandchildren's, nieces' and nephews' sporting events. He had many wonderful years with his wife, Beverly. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy Jr. and his wife Jennifer Kneeland of Brentwood, N.H., and Ronald Kneeland of Rowley; three brothers, Spencer Kneeland, Daniel and his wife Rhoda Kneeland and John and his wife Cynthia Kneeland. He also leaves six grandchildren: Cal, Travis, Julia, Schae, Kevin and Erica, as well as several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert Kneeland and George Fairbanks. ARRANGEMENTS: A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, Main Street, Rowley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Ste B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 and Solace for Stephanie, P.O. Box 303,Rowley, MA 01969. Arrangements by F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Rowley. For information, directions or to send condolences, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.
Girl Scouts from Bayberry Service Unit work to complete the Bayberry Service Unit 100th Anniversary quilt. Thirty-seven girls, ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade recently attended a quilting bee to quilt the borders of the quilt. The quilt celebrates the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and features squares created by current Girl Scouts and members of the community.
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At the hearings, held in Boston, Bourne on the south shore and Lee in the central part of the state, opponents like Neil Anderson of Falmouth said his headaches, dizziness and heart palpitations began shortly after Wind One, a 400-foot-high wind turbine, began operating about a quarter mile from his home. So did sleep disruptions, ringing in his ears and elevated blood pressure, he said. Environmentalists, industry officials and other wind energy advocates backed the the panel's report, telling state officials wind is a safe and clean alternative to other types of energy. "When we say no to wind in Massachusetts, we are saying yes to a bunch of dirty energy sources like coal, like gas, like nuclear power" that bring health risks far greater those posed by wind power, said Emily Rochon, a Northeastern University law student and member of the Wind Action Committee. State officials have not formally accepted the panel's findings. But Gov. Deval Patrick has made wind energy a key part of his plans to move the state away from carbon-emitting power plants. Two measures before the legislature's committee on telecommunications, utilities and energy may determine if the issue of health effects is mute. They will determine how many, if any, new wind turbines are built in the state in the near future.
One bill that would streamline the permitting process for land-based wind turbines has been buried in a study by the committee, headed by Rep. John Keenan of Salem. Another bill before the committee would raise the cap on the number of wind turbines in the state that can collect higher fees on the power it generates. The bill would raise the cap from the current 1 percent to 3 percent of the total electricity generation capacity, thus increasing significantly the number of wind turbines that might be built. The state is currently approaching the cap, which would mean that any future wind turbines would be allowed to collect much lower fees for its power and thus probably make them financially unable to support bonds sold to build them. Some electricity distribution companies, which would be hit by the increase, oppose the increase, legislative staff members said. Wind bill supporters say they want the legislature to pass the siting bill to speed up and streamline the process for land-based wind turbines. Opponents say local control on turbine sitings is stronger under current laws. Keenan said the committee had spent 16 hours listening to residents on Cape Cod and in the Berkshires — the regions with the greatest wind energy potential in Massachusetts — before voting to send the legislation to a study.
"We need further study and further review to actually address some of the issues," he said. "We're just trying to do it right and respect the communities where these projects are being built." The net metering bill may have to be voted on before March 21, a staff member said. The DEP health panel was composed of physicians and scientists with expertise in acoustical noise/ infrasound, public health, sleep disturbance, mechanical engineering, epidemiology and neuroscience. The members of the panel are: Dr. Jeffrey M. Ellenbogen of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital; Dr. Sheryl Grace of Boston University; Dr. Wendy J. HeigerBernays of the Boston University School of Public Health; Dr. James F. Manwell of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Dr. Dora Anne Mills of the University of New England; Dr. Kimberly A. Sullivan of the Boston University School of Public Health; and Dr. Marc G. Weisskopf of the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Susan L. Santos was the panel facilitator. A public comment period on the panel report remains open until March 19 at 5p.m. Electronic comments can be submitted to: WindTurbineDocket. MassDEP@MassMail.State.Ma.Us. Written comments can be sent to: MassDEP Wind Turbine Docket, 1 Winter Street, Boston, MA 02108.
are not easy to get,” Chief Merrill added. “We appreciate the help of Representative Costello and Senator Baddour.” Amesbury Police Chief Mark Gagnon said: “Representative Costello and Senator Baddour served as catalysts to make this collaboration
happen, and the Byrne Grant funding will enable our departments to increase our crime prevention efforts.” The Byrne Grant is designed to provide seed money to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs and conditions.
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used to implement drug education and drug prevention programs as well as to combat gang activity, according to Salisbury Police Chief Richard Merrill Jr. “All three departments are ecstatic that we got the grant considering times are tight and grants
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out of the presidential race. Kent Meslay, Jill Stein and Harley Mikkelson are running in the GreenRainbow primary. A state committee man and a committee woman will also be on the ballot. Expect very little campaigning by any of the presidential candidates. Romney's competitors – U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich – will focus their time and money in other states. Four years ago when the primaries were held on Feb. 5, almost 2 million people cast their vote in the two primaries that were hotly contested. Obama and then-U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned hard in the state. Romney was running against the eventual nominee, U.S. Sen. John McCain. Of the 1,883,846 voters to showed up at the polls, 1,352,157 voted in the Obama-Clinton contest. The balance of 528,983 voted in the RomneyMcCain battle. This year relatively few voters are
expected to show up at the polls. Massachusetts Secretary of State William Gavin has not predicted how many voters will cast a ballot. If most of the 1.3 million Democratic voters elect to do something else next week and the 500,000 Republican voters decide that Romney already has his home state sewn up, election officials might well want to bring a book to read. The state legislature almost didn't fund the election. The initial budget from Gov. Deval Patrick cut the secretary of state's funding by 2 percent. Galvin told the legislators last year: “If I were to spend all of the money on the primary, I then wouldn’t have any money for the rest of the election department’s activities: the locaal elections where we supervise, but also preparing for the regular state elections and the presidential election in 2012. So, all of that has to be done.” He offered the budget-strapped state an alternative. Massachusetts could go to a less expensive, caucusstyle election, but he said, “It’s my earnest hope that the legislature will
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Guinness World Record in Beijing, China. Over 20 million viewers on Chinese television watched as he lit 14 matches with a yoyo in 60 seconds. The 45-minute show will be followed by a workshop for all ages. Tickets are $8 for the performance and $12 for the workshop (which includes the price of a special YoYo Show yoyo). Purchase tickets online: www.pontine.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (cash & checks only) based on availability. For information contact Pontine: info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660. VIVA LAS HAMPTON On March 3rd and 4th the Hampton Community Chorale will be holding its 6th annual Cabaret, “Viva Las Hampton”, in the “Ocean Lounge”, downstairs at the First Congregational Church of Hampton. The dinner show will be on Saturday at 5:00, and the Sunday show, which includes dessert and beverages, will start at 3:00. Tickets are $15 and $10. For tickets or other information, call Rosemarie at 926 4765, Kate at 926 3531, or Peter at 828 8332. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
AUTHOR READING Saturday, March 3, Tayari Jones ("Silver Sparrow), January Gill O'Neil ("Underlife), and Kate Bolick (All the Single Ladies) read at 7 p.m. at Jabberwocky Books, 50 Water Street, Newburyport Kate Bolick is a Newburyport native; her cover story for The Atlantic, "All the Single Ladies," fueled an international discussion about the declining urgency for women to marry. Today, news broke that she has sold a MS, based on this story, for over $500,000--what publishers call "a major deal." Tayari Jones is "one of the most important writers of her generation," according to the Atlanta Constitution. She is a visiting Radcliffe scholar and her book, "Silver Sparrow," was an Oprah Magazine Best Book for 2011, Library Journal Best Book for 2011, and the National Women’s Book Association 2011 THE WONDER AND THE Great Group Read. Most recently she WOW: HARBOR SEALS AT was nominated for a NAACP Image SALISBURY BEACH Family educator Lisa Hutchings Award. takes adults only outside to discover SUNDAY, MARCH 4th the wonderful world of bald eagles. Saturday, March 3, 11:00 am-1:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education EXHIBIT Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Street, Ipswich will be open Sundays, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration Now to March 25, from 2-4 pm for is required. Call 978-462-9998 the return of Lucy Myers and Terri for information about additional Unger’s book and exhibit, “People & programs and events, or visit the Place: Oral Histories and Portraits of Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ Ipswich Seniors.” Each week includes joppaflats. a guest photographer, guest senior, storytelling at 3 pm, treasure hunt THE YOYO SHOW Saturday, March 3, at 2pm, and more. An added feature will be Pontine Theatre presents John & a collection of “A Few of my Favorite Rebecca Higby in The YoYo Show. Things”, or special objects that are As seen on David Letterman, they emblematic of the lives of some of have performed in over 20 countries. the seniors in the exhibit. Signed In October 2011, John set a new copies of the book are available for purchase. First floor Museum rooms
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AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury, MA has rescheduled the Flea Market Fundraiser to Saturday, March 24th from 9:00 am - 12 noon in the hall at the front of the church building. To reserve a six foot table for $20 please call the church office at 978-388-0930 or email msbcsec@verizon.net. The event will be cancelled only if a storm hits. Proceeds will be to fund the summer mission trips. We hope you will join us for a fun day of making new friends as well as earning money. Set -up will begin at 7:00 am at the front door. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - As we look towards our future we see great things. More importantly is the here and now! The COA staff, volunteers, board members and FCOA has been working on expanding our services to Amesbury. This has been done through innovation, creativity and flexibility. Space can be tight and often overlapping events can occur. We appreciate your patience. Moving forward the COA is pleased to report effective March 1st that the Senior Center will be open an additional 1.5 hours per week. Our new hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8am to 4pm and Fridays 8am For to 3pm. We also continue to have expanded hours when events go beyond this time such as the monthly dinner. We hope Sale • you continue to join us and enjoy visiting with us. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Peter Struzziero will have a Star Wars Symposium for 5th -12 th grade at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite character since there will be a costume contest. We will have a trivia contest, video games, question and answers, •and there will be Star Wars books • that you can check out. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information contact Margie Walker at mwalker@mvlc.org or 978388-8148. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Sparhawk School will host an OPEN HOUSE for prospective students and their families on Wednesday, March 14th, at both Amesbury campuses. 9-11am at the Upper Campus (High School): 196 Main Street, Amesbury. 4-6pm at the Lower Campus (PreK-8): 259 Elm St., Amesbury. This event will be the final open house for the 2012 enrollment season. Sparhawk School is an independent, PreK -12 college preparatory day school with a focus on academic excellence in a culture of kindness. For more information, check sparhawkschool.com, or call 978.388.5354. We hope to see you there! -----------------------------------------------------------BEACH CLEANUP - A beach cleanup will be held at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday March 31... rain or shine...from 9 - 4. We have over six miles of beautiful beaches...with just sand and surf! Come to parking lot #1 at the Refuge (it's at the end of Sunset Drive). Participants in the cleanup will be given bags and offered one of several access points to the beaches. Litter-grabbers provided by the Rotary Club of Newburyport will be loaned out on a first-come basis. Come for an hour or two and enjoy the scenery while helping preserve wildlife habitats. For more information: Jean Adams, Volunteer Coordinator, 978-465-5753 X 208 -----------------------------------------------------------DONATIONS NEEDED - Ruth’s House, a nonprofit thrift store located at 111 Lafayette Square is in need of donations of very gently used warm winter clothing, children’s, infants and toddler clothes. Also, blankets, towels and sheets. We also have a need for Volunteers – Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – donate as little or as much time as you are able. You may also drop off donations for the Sacred Hearts food pantry. All donations are tax deductible and donors will be issued receipts for their gifts. Donations may be dropped off on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The store is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. For more information call 978-521-5575 or visit online at www.ruthshouse.org. -----------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON-WENHAM Spring Book Sale Dates are Saturday, March 24, 9 am - 3 pm. The sale continues Mon. 26 thru Wed. 28, 10-8 & Thur. 29, 10-5. Don’t miss the Friends Only Book Sale Friday evening, March 23, 6-8. Not a Friends member yet? You can join at the door. Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton 978-4685577 www.hwlibrary.org -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich needs tour guides and greeters for the 2012 tour season of the Heard and Whipple Houses. Share in the fun by learning about local history through the Museum’s collections and sharing that information with visitors from here and around the globe. Training runs in four sessions beginning on April 28 from 9-11 am. Refreshments served. Call 978-356-2811 for more information or to sign up. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Connections Meeting this month is being hosted by Elaine Pura, owner of Luna Sea, formally Luna Tuna. Elaine has been in business in Ipswich since 2006 and is flourishing in her new Market Street location. Elaine will be showcasing her fine selection of South African foods at this event along with South African Wine Tasting. Experience Elaine’s love of whimsy, fun and passion about food and cooking and join us at this Full Moon Celebration! Place: Luna Sea, 18 Market St, Ipswich (978) 356-8848 Date: Thursday, March 8th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to Lisa Shanko, Vice President of Ipswich Chamber of Commerce by Monday, March 5th at 978-3562972 ex. 339 of email: Lisa.Shanko@TD.com -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH – Ipswich Lions Club First PizzaFest on March 17th noon to 3 P.M. at Ipswich High School- route 1A in Ipswich. The Ipswich Lions Club, famous for its annual ChowderFest, is celebrating it first PizzaFest. Join the Lions club and sample Pizzas from many local restaurants. Cast your vote for the PizzaFest favorite. Bring the whole family and enjoy great pizza, children’s games, music, raffles and prizes. Free eye exams are available at the LIONS EYEMOBILE. All proceeds go to local charities and Eye Research supported by the Lions Club. $10.00 admission for pizza, drinks and activities -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Never tried a triathlon? Now's the time with Tri for the YWCA, the Third Annual Indoor Triathlon, Sunday, March 25th, hosted by The YWCA Greater Newburyport and the Masters Swim Group. Events will include: Indoor Swim: 10 minutes in 25 yard pool; Indoor Cycle: 25 minutes ride on Spin Bike; Outdoor Run/Walk: 1.5 miles on the “Rail Trail”. Tri for the YWCA begins at 8:00 AM with 15 minute staggered time starts and is open to all fitness levels. Enter as an individual and try your best at all three sports or enter as a team and do the sport you like best! Register on line only at: www.active.com/running/newburyport-ma/Tri-for-the-YWCA-2012. 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This week I had the opportunity to work with a young couple preparing to buy their first home. They saw a home that had been neglected and the asking price reflected it. We were in a “bidding war” with at least 3 other parties and fortunately came out on top. For most of us, buying our first home is the largest investment we’ve ever made. For this young couple their journey started long before the first showing. The emotions of purchasing something so expensive can often cloud our judgment. Many home purchasers do little or no research before they invest. This couple was not one of them. We reviewed exactly most if not all of the items outlined below before we set out for our first showing. I believe it helped them decide that this was the right home for their needs now and potentially in the future. Imagine it Empty - Your furniture and personal touches will be the ones filling this home. Don’t be swayed by beautiful furniture; it leaves with the owner. Don’t become “House Poor”
- Sit down with your REALTOR®, mortgage agent or financial advisor and discuss your income level and living expenses. Take into account future considerations, size of the home, fix-ups to the home you need to do, etc. Your dream home is certainly worth a sacrifice but don’t mortgage your entire future. Inspect! – Hire a licensed home inspector to go through the home. If he/she finds a problem (termites, faulty heating system, etc.) don’t panic, ask the seller (or selling agent) to allow an expert in pest detection/removal or a plumber to come out and give an estimate to fix the damage. Understand - If you aren’t sure what is next, contact your REALTOR®, we are never too busy to answer your questions. There are many layers to a real estate transaction. How long is the home inspection, when do we have to sign, when do we need to give them a check, etc., etc. Ask us. We work for you. Put us to work. Ask for Help - Utilize your mortgage lender and REALTOR®. Hopefully both have experience in their respective positions so that
each of them can work hand in hand for your benefit. Plan For Minor Hangups - If you or the sellers need a little more time to conclude the final arrangements, don’t let these delays upset or frustrate you. These types of circumstances are not uncommon in a real estate transaction. If It’s Not In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist - All promises and discussions should be in writing. Don’t make any assumptions. Even the best intentions can be misinterpreted. Have your real estate agent keep an ongoing list of all discussions and get the seller’s written approval on all agreements. Do a Final Walk-Through - Visit the property after everything has been moved out to be sure there are no surprises. Be absolutely positive the property was left exactly as you had agreed upon in the contract. If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at john@rowleyrealestate.com.
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February 29 - March 6, 2012 Surgeon on Tuesday, March 6, 1 p.m. in Merrimack Valley Hospital’s 1st floor auditorium, 140 Lincoln Ave. in Haverhill, MA. Cost is $5 and includes lunch and program. Menu is Irish soup, corned beef, boiled potatoes, baby carrots, cabbage, tea, coffee, dessert. Registration required. To register, or for more information, please call Katie at (978) 521-8140. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/ Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesdays, March 7, 14 (on Cape Ann), 21, and 28, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats.
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Newbury Land Westerly facing lot with stunning views of tidal marsh, wildlife and glorious sunsets. Four bedroom septic and well are already installed for you. Private location, no covenants. Ready for you to build your dream home. $227,500
Discriminating Sellers Choose Kathryn O’Brien. Contact her today . . . and pack your worries away! kathrynobrien@remax.net or 978-465-1322 (direct line)
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MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury THE BARN PUB & GRILLE www.thebarnpub.com 5 Ring Street, 978-3888700 Wed 2/29: Seacoast Dart Association League Fri 3/2: Luck of the Draw Tue 3/6: Northeast Dart Association League
7:30-10:30pm Thu 3/1: Dueling Pianos, 8:30pm Fri 3/2: Joe Thomas, 9pm-cl Sat 3/3: Joe Thomas, 9pm-cl Sun 3/4: Inge Berg, 6pm
JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT www.jalapenosgloucester. com MURPHY’S RIVERSIDE 86 Main St., 978-283-8228 Tue 3/6: The Wood Find them on Facebook 37 Main St., 978-834-0020 Peppers, 7-9pm Thu 3/1: Karaoke THE RHUMB LINE Fri 3/2: AfterGlow, 9pm www.therhumbline.com Mon 3/5: Game Night 40 Railroad Ave, 978-2839732 Beverly Wed 2/29: Prime Rib, FIBBER McGEE'S 5pm; Fly Amero, 8-11pm Find them on Facebook 108 Cabot St., 978-232- Thu 3/1: Dave Sags Blues Party, 9:30pm-1:30am 0180 Mon 3/5: Open Jam Wed 2/29: Karaoke w/Dan King, 9:30pmThu 3/1: DJ 12:30am Fri 3/2: DJ Tue 3/6: Trivia, 7pm; Funk Sat 3/3: DJ/Live Music Mon 3/5: Trivia, 7:30pm Jam w/Henley Douglass Jr. & Soul Force V, 10pmTHE PICKLED ONION 12:30am www.pickledonionbeverly. Haverhill CHIT CHAT LOUNGE com 355 Rantoul St., 978-232- www.chitchatlounge.com 103 Washington St., 9783973 Wed 2/29: Karaoke, 10pm 374-9710 Wed 2/29: Karaoke Thu 3/1: DJ Max Baun, Thu 3/1: Country Line 10pm-1am Dance Lesson; Battle Finals Fri 3/2: Tobin & Leahy, Fri 3/2: Fennario (Grateful 5-9pm Dead Tribute Band) Mon 3/5: Stump Trivia, Sat 3/3: Joyride 5-10pm Sun 3/4: Lance Briant Georgetown COACH’S ROCK POND MAL’S LOUNGE @ GEORGE’S PUB RESTAURANT www.therockpond.com 206 W. Main Street, 978- www.malslounge.com 77 Washington St., 978769-5128 374-5150 Sat 3/3: Don’t Call Me Fri 3/2: Roy Barboza Shirley
8077 Thu 3/1: Tom Courtney Fri 3/2: Way to the River Sat 3/3: Three Play Sun 3 /4: Judith Murray and Bill Duffy THE GROG www.thegrog.com 13 Middle St., 978-4658008 Wed 2/29: Hoot Night, 8-11pm Thu 3/1: Dave Bailin and the Bailouts Fri 3/2: Entrain Sat 3/3: Friday Addiction Sun 3/4: Blues Party with Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson, 6-10pm Mon 3/5: Comedy Open Mic, 7:30-9:30pm Tue 3/6: Steve Spoungin THE PORT TAVERN www.theporttavern.com 84 State St., 978-465-1006 Wed 2/29: Irish Seisuin with Eamon Coyne Fri 3/2: Rob & Tasa Tue 3/6: Stump Trivia, 8-10pm North Reading GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN www.greatamericantavern. net 303 Main St., 978-2071240 Thu 3/1: Stump Trivia, 8-10pm; Time of Your Life DJ, 9pm-12am Fri 3/2: Tim Cannon Sat 3/3: Lisa Love Peabody PADDY KELLY’s http://paddykellys.com 154 Washington St., 978532-2370 Wed 2/29: Karaoke, 310pm Thu 3/1: College Night w/DJ Mikey B Fri 3/2: DJ Sammii Mon 3/5: Beirut Tournament, 9:45pm Tue 3/6: Family Feud Style Trivia, 9pm Reading GRUMPY DOYLE’s http://grumpydoyles.com 530 Main St., 781-9422822 Fri 3/2: Cool Change Sun 3/4: Hoyt Foundation Fundraiser, 3:30pm Tue 3/6: Stump Trivia, 8-10pm
THE TAP/LIMELIGHT LOUNGE www.tapbrewpub.com 100 Washington St., 978374-1117 Wed 2/29: Stump Trivia Rockport Thur 3/1: Karaoke ROCKPORT MUSIC @ Fri 3/2: Never Got Caught THE SHALIN LIU & 4x4 Barracuda PERFORMANCE Sat 3/3: Coupe Deville CENTER www.rcmf.org Methuen 35 Main St., 978-546-7391 CAPE ANN BREWING FIRESIDE Wed 2/29: A Far Cry RESTAURANT & PUB CO. Thu 3/1: Comedy of Errors www.capeannbrewing.com www.firesidemethuen.com Sun 3/3: Trio of Franz 27 Commercial St., 978- 171 Pelham St., 978-683- Schubert 2945 281-4782 Thu 3/1: Just Joe Wed 2/29: Trivia Night, Salem Fri 3/2: Retroactive 7:30pm FINZ SEAFOOD & Thu 3/1: Open Mic Night, Sat 3/3: George Williams GRILL 9pm www.hipfinz.com SAHARA CLUB Fri 3/2: The Haggards 76 Wharf St., Pickering Sat 3/3: The Loudmouth www.jockosjazz.com Wharf, 978-744-8485 34 Bates St., 978-683-9200 Soup Band Thu 3/1: Larry and the Tue 3/6: Sea Shanty Sing- Tue 3/6: The Ron Savage Blues Casters Trio A-Long, 9pm Gloucester ALCHEMY CAFÉ & BISTRO www.alchemybistro.com 3 Duncan St., 978-2813997 Wed 2/29: Women, Wine & Chocolate w/Chelsea Berry, 7-9pm Sun 3/4: Bluegrass Brunch with Flynn Cohen, 12-2pm
GIUSEPPE'S RISTORANTE www.giuseppesma.com 2 Main St., 978-879-4622 Wed 2/29: Open Mic,
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Salisbury Fri 3/2: Lit on the Flash; http://drynknh.com BLUE OCEAN MUSIC Rustic Overtones 20 Old Granite St., HALL Sat 3/3: Roadsaw; 603.836.5251 Supermachine; Twisted THE GULU GULU CAFÉ www.blueoceanhall.com Wed 2/29: Tropical 4 Oceanfront North, 978- Roots www.gulu-gulu.com Wednesday 463-9222 Sun 3/4: DJ Erich Kruger Thu 3/1: College Night; 247 Essex St., 978-740Sat 3/3: Playing for Change 8882 Ladies Night FURY’S PUBLICK Thu 3/1: Silversense, 8pm Fri 3/2: Rock Star Fridays CAROUSEL LOUNGE HOUSE Fri 3/2: Jeff Savlon Tue 3/6: Industry Night Sat 3/3: Little War Twins www.carousel-lounge.com www.furyspublickhouse. 20 Oceanfront, 978-465- com Sun 3/4: The Dejas FRATELLO’s ITALIAN 9045 1 Washington St., 603-617- GRILLE Mon 3/5: Kevin Ilacqua Sat 3/3: King Karaoke, 3633 Art Hanging www.fratellos.com 8:30pm Wed 2/29: A Minor Tue 3/6: Tuesday Night 155 Dow St., 603-624Revolution Movie 2022 HOBO'S CAFÈ & Thu 3/1: Erin’s Guild Wed 2/29: Steve Sibulkin LOUNGE Fri 3/2: Half in the Bag IN A PIG’S EYE www.chefhowieshobocafe. Sat 3/3: All Good Feel www.inapigseye.com THE SHASKEEN Good Collective 148 Derby St., 978-741- com www.theshaskeen.com 5 Broadway, 978-465-4626 Mon 3/5: Trivia, 9pm4436 909 Elm St., 603-235-9682 Wed 2/29: Karaoke & 12am Wed 2/29: Grateful Ted Wed 2/29: Open Comedy Dance, 6pm Tue 3/6: Tim Theriault & Mic, 9pm Fri 3/2: Blues Jam Mon 3/5: Open Mic, 9pm Thu 3/1: Karaoke Contest Friends, 9pm-12am Sat 3/3: Irish Session, & Dance, 8:30pm 3-6pm Mon 3/2: Karaoke & KELLEY’S ROW O'NEILL'S PUB Sun 2/19: Irish Session, Dance, 6pm RESTAURANT www.oneillsofsalem.com 2-5pm www.kelleysrow.com 120 Washington St., 978NEW HAMPSHIRE 421 Central Ave., 603-750- STRANGE BREW 740-8811 Concord 7081 Wed 2/29: Sports Trivia, TAVERN THE BARLEY HOUSE Wed 2/29: Stump Trivia, www.strangebrewtavern.net 5-10pm www.thebarleyhouse.com 6-11pm Thu 3/1: DJ Sap, 11pm88 Market St., 603-666132 N Main St., 603-228- Thu 3/1: Ladies Night 12:30am 4292 Fri 3/2: Live Irish Music, 6363 Thu 3/1: Soup du Jour Wed 2/29: Pub Trivia, 8pm Exeter 6-9pm; DJ Sap, 10pmFri 3/2: Erin Harpe & the SHOOTERS PUB @ Delta Swingers EXETER BOWLING Sat 3/3: Ricky ‘King’ LANES Russell www.shooterssportspub. Tue 3/6: Strange Brew com All-Stars 6 Columbus Ave., 603-7723856 Nashua Fri 3/2: DJ BIggZ & D, FODY’s GREAT 8pm AMERICAN TAVERN every �hursday ��-� �� � no cover �ive �usic �hursdays �ive �usic �hursdays Goffstown www.fodystavern.com THE VILLAGE TRESTLE 9 Clinton St., 603-577�Kitchen S������ K������ S������ K������ Scratch is a quality driven gourmet gastro www.villagetrestle.com 9015 every �hursday ��-�& �� no cover �hursday ��-� �� ��no cover delievery focusing on regional local farm fresh 25 Main St., 603-497-8230 Wed 2/29: Trivia Night, ingredients withis fantastic daily house Scratch Kitchen Kitchen quality driven drivenspecials, gourmetgastro gastro Scratch is aa quality gourmet Thu 3/1: Ladies Night 8pm smoked meats and craft beers to choose deli focusing focusing ongreat regional local farmfrom! fresh deli on regional && local farm fresh Karaoke Thu 3/1: Josh Logan Band ingredients with fantastic daily specials, house ingredients with fantastic daily specials, house Fri 3/2: The Tom Dixon Fri 3/2: The Visitors smoked meats and great craft beers to choose from! 2342to: choose from! smoked meats.�/�0��1 and great craft beers Band, 8pm-12am Sat 3/3: Shades of Grey 2/2 � 70��� 890:����1 Sun 3/4: The Wan-Tu Blues Mon 3/5: DJ Mark Allen �����- folk/singer-songwriter ./0. .�/�0��1 2342: 2/� ����� /�9;� singer-songwriter/blues/rock 1/0����3 S4���5�� –-rock/blues/roots/alternative Band, 3-7pm Tue 3/6: Karaoke Dance 1/7 � ��8�� ��9�� 2/2 70��� - folk/singer-songwriter 2/4� 79��890:����1 S�:� -< singer-songwriter/soul/acoustic rock/pop/singer-songwriter Tue 3/6: Usual Suspects, Party 1/0:������� ��K� ��;<�� acoustic/covers 2/� /�9;� -- singer-songwriter/blues/rock 6-8pm 2/2= � �������� 7��K & ;����� ���>��8�� 1/.. � ���<����� - classic rock/new jazz 2/4� � �8 79�� S�:� < rock/pop/singer-songwriter rockabilly/boogie woogie 1/.� � ��9 ;��K�� – covers/rock THE PASTA LOFT THE PEDDLER’S 2/2= � �������� 7��K & ;����� ���>��8�� {music presented presentedby: by:Ironic IronicMusic MusicBooking BookingAgency Agency– –www.ironic.it www.ironic.it www.pastaloft.com DAUGHTER {music }} rockabilly/boogie woogie 220 E Main St., 603-378- www.thepeddlersdaughter. {music presented by: Ironic Music Booking Agency – www.ironic.it } 0092 com Wed 2/29: Morgan and 48 Main St., 603-821-7535 Pete Fri 3/2: Swinging Johnsons Fri 3/2: Tom Dixon Sat 3/3: Third Left Sat 3/3: Take 4 Derby St St.. -- corner corner of of Congress Congress&&Derby Derby 245 Derby 245 DerbySalem St. -, , MA corner of Congress| | & Derby STELLA BLU Salem MA 978-741-2442 | | 978-741-2442 http:// scratchkitchensalem .com | Salem , scratchkitchensalem MA | 978-741-2442 Londonderry www.stellablu-nh.com http :// . com http://scratchkitchensalem .com Check �acebook for specials : TUPELO MUSIC HALL 70 E Pearl St., 603-578Check �acebook for specials:: ��� .facebook .com/for Scratch�itchen Check �acebook specials ���.facebook facebook.com com/Scratch�itchen Scratch�itchen ��� www. 5557 tupelohalllondonderry.com Fri 3/2: Michael Troy 2 Young Rd., 603-437Sat 3/3: The Gentleman Tue 3/6: Irish Traditional 5100 12:30am Group Session Fri 3/2: Brother Sun, 8pm Sat 3/3: Irish Music, 6-9pm Sat 3/3: Savoy Band, 8pm Tue 3/6: Trivia, 8-10pm Newmarket Dover PEM | PEABODY ESSEX STONE CHURCH ON THE BARLEY PUB WHIPPERSNAPPERS MUSEUM ZION HILL www.barleypub.com RESTAURANT www.pem.org www.stonechurchrocks. 328 Central Ave., 603-742- www.whippersnappersnh. com 161 Essex St., East India 4226 com Sq., 978-745-9500 5 Granite St., 603-292Thu 3/1: Kelly Raven, 8pm 44 Nashua Rd., 603-434- 3546 Wed 2/29: PEM Pals, Sat 3/3: Marty England 2660 10:30am Wed 2/15: Trivia Night and the Reconstructed, Wed 2/29: Stump Trivia Fri 3/2: The Super Secret 9:30pm ROCKAFELLAS Project, 21+ $20-$25 BOYNTON’S TAPROOM Sat 3/3: A Night with www.rockafellasofsalem. THE CHILDREN’S www.boyntonstaproom. com Crutopio EDM MUSEUM OF NH com 231 Essex St, 978-745Sun 3/4: Open Mic, 7pmwww.childrens-museum.org 155 Dow St., 603-6232411 12am 6 Washington Street, 603- 7778 Wed 2/29: Latin Dance Tue 3/6: Blue Grass Jam, 742-2002 Sat 3/3: Dueling Pianos, 9pm-12am Party, 8-11:30pm Wed 2/29: First Friends 8pm $10-17 Thu 3/1: Ringos CD Play Group, 9:30-11am; Release Party Portsmouth Wee Ones Wednesday THE DERRYFIELD Fri 3/2: Wildfire THE BLUE MERMAID Classes, 9:45-10:45am www.thederryfield.com Sat 3/3: Pulse www.bluemermaid.com 625 Mammoth Rd., 603- 409 The Hill, 603-427SCRATCH KITCHEN DOVER BRICKHOUSE 623-2880 www.scratchkitchensalem. 2583 www.doverbrickhouse.com Fri 3/2: Never in Vegas com Wed 2/29: Open Mic 2 Orchard St., 603-749Sat 3/3: Nimbus 9 245 Derby St., 978-741Fri 3/2: Mattless Folk 3838 2442 Sat 3/3: Bohen Lebrox Wed 2/29: Cash is King, DRYNK RESTAURANT Thu 3/1: Max Sullivan, 5pm & LOUNGE 6-9pm PORTSMOUTH Thu 3/1: Brothers of Brazil
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GASLIGHT CO. www.portsmouthgaslight. com 64 Market St., 603-4309122 Fri 3/2: Keith Henderson, 10pm Sat 3/3: DJ Koko P, 9:00pm; Aaron Denny, 9:30pm; Randy Arrant, 10pm THE PRESS ROOM www.pressroomnh.com 77 Daniel St., 603-431-5186 Wed 2/29: Glen Roth Thu 3/1: The Battle of Brewery Bands Fri 3/2: Truffle Sat 3/3: Christa Renee Band Sun 3/4: Jazz Grill with Fred Haas and Friends 6-9pm $10 Mon 3/5: Jazz Grill with Jose Duque and Zumba Tres, 8pm Tue 3/6: Larry Garland Jazz Jam, 5:30pm RÍRÁ IRISH PUB www.rira.com/rira/ portsmouth.html 22-26 Market St., 603-3191680 Wed 2/29: Open Mic, 9pm Fri 3/2: Amorphous Band, 10pm Sun 3/4: Irish Sessions with Rob Benton, 9pm Mon 3/5: Oran Mor, 5pm Tue 3/6: Derek Warfield & The Young Wol RUDI’S PORTSMOUTH www.rudisportsmouth.com 20 High St., 603-430-7834 Wed 2/29: Dimitri, 6pm Thu 3/1: Craig Fahey & Greg Massaro, 6pm Fri 3/2: Jarrod Steer Trio, 6pm Sat 3/3: Dimitri and Tony Wolff, 6pm Sun 3/4: Jazz Brunch with Philip Sargent, 12-3pm THE RUSTY HAMMER www.therustyhammer.com 49 Pleasant St., 603-4369289 Thu 3/1: Trivia Night, 8-10pm Salem MURRAY’s TAVERN www.murraystavern.com 326 S Broadway, 603-8949100 Wed 2/29: 45’s Night Thu 3/1: Trivia Fri 3/2: Grp 3 Seabrook CHOP SHOP RESTAURANT AND PUB www.chopshoppub.com 920 Layfayette Rd., 603760-7500 We 2/29: Reverend JJ and the Casual Sinners Thu 3/1: Fred Hardy Comedy Night, 7pm Fri 3/2: Zero Gravity Sat 3/3: Radio Edit PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL www.facebook.com/ primetimeseabrook 620 Lafayette Rd., 603-7607230 Wed 2/29: Team Trivia, 8pm Thu 3/1: Karaoke & Ladies Night, 9pm Fri 3/2: Bi-Polar Bears, 9pm If your venue would like to be included in this calendar, or if you’d like to receive this list weekly via email, please contact us at: info@ironic.it.
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c/o Merrimac Old Home Days to: 2 School St., Merrimac, MA 01860. For further info., find us on Facebook or on the web: www.merrimac-ohd.org. -----------------------------------------------------------MERRIMACK VALLEY HOSPICE VOLUNTEER COURSE – Free Training Offered - You can make a profound difference in someone's life in just two (2) hours a week! Merrimack Valley Hospice is offering free volunteer training. Using lecture, real life stories and small group exercises, participants will learn how to provide practical help and emotional support to those with life limiting illnesses and their loved ones. You will receive in-depth, comprehensive training and learn about yourself, about life and death, living and dying. At the conclusion of the training, you will become part of a very special group - ordinary people making an extraordinary difference when it counts the most to those most in need. All training is provided by hospice professionals from Merrimack Valley Hospice. All Merrimack Valley Hospice Volunteers must be 18 years old. The Spring 2012 Schedule is as follows: Mondays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., March 5 to April 30, 2012. LOCATION: Merrimack Valley Hospice 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Entrance I, 4th Floor, Lawrence. This class is offered free of charge. However, registration is required. Please call Sheryl Meehan at 978-552-4522 or email smeehan@ homehealthfoundation.org. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - The Commercial Clam License Applications for the 2012-2013 season accompanied with the $300.00 fee are due back in the Town Clerk's office no later than Thursday, March 1st at 4:00 pm. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - The First Parish Church of Newbury - Stewards of Earth and Spirit, host the Growing Together Sunday School. Classes meet Sundays from the beginning of September through May 20. The indoor/outdoor program for children ages 5 -12 and children with special needs, engages children in projects and activities centered around this year's theme: Stewards of God's Earth. The Sunday school class maintains a plot in the New Eden Community Gardens, which functions as an outdoor classroom for organic gardening projects and environmental conservation activities. Class meets at the regular worship service in the FPCN sanctuary at 10 a.m. Students gather downstairs in Holton Hall after the children's message for class. The church is located at 20 High Road, (Route 1A), Newbury. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - March 10th , 2012 "Back to the Bean" Ham and Bean supper "St. Patricks Day Addition" from 4:30 PM to 6 PM, Hosted by Bethany Lodge at the Masonic building on 31 Green Street in Newburyport MA. Cost is $8, kids 3.00. Also: Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Cole Slaw, Brown Bread, roles, 3 kinds of Beans, pies, cakes, coffee, tea, soda, and hot cider Come for a fatastic home cooked meal, service with a smile, and an atmosphere like no other Ham and Bean supper would provide. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – AJH Aid Association Plans “A Grecian Night with Great Chefs” on March 16 - The Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association is pleased to announce its upcoming 24th annual Great Chefs’ Night, featuring the creations of celebrated chefs from over twenty restaurants and caterers in the Greater Newburyport area. Presenting sponsors are the Institution for Savings and the Newburyport Five Cent Savings Bank. “A Grecian Night with Great Chefs” will include gourmet tastings, live and silent auctions, live entertainment and dancing. Once again, the Governor’s Academy, in Byfield, is graciously donating its facilities for the gala. The festivities will take place on March 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. So save the date! Great Chefs’ Night is the AJH Aid Association’s main fundraiser each year, and all proceeds support services at the hospital. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – Why Weight? Complimentary Healthy Dinner and Fitness Workshop Presented by: Dr. Jennah Dieter, Clinical Nutritionist & Hannah Horton, Personal Trainer on Tuesday, March 27, at 6:30pm at Healthcare Complete, 260 Merrimac Street, Newburyport. Why Weight? Seating is Limited…Reserve your seat today! (978) 4999355 -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Katerina Tsoutsouras from Rowley Troop 60566 is working on her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. She is providing a Craft and Story Book Time at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich, MA for children ages 5 through 8. COST: FREE! Dates: March 3, 2012: 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00; March 10, 2012: 10:00 - 11:00 and 11:00 - 12:00; March 17, 2012: 2:00 - 3:00 and 3:00 - 4:00. There will be additional dates in April to follow. Sign up on line (kit94katt@aol.com) or by phone (978-948-2959). -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Council on Aging Upcoming Trips - May 16, 2012 - Wednesday - Johnson & Wales - Gourmet lunch and demonstration. Enjoy this unique gourmet luncheon, along with wine tasting and food pairing demo. Following lunch we will go to the City of Providence for an informative session; July 17, 2012 - Tuesday - Mt. Washington Summit - A modern diesel train will transport us to the summit of Mt. Washington - See the weather station, gift shops, old time steam trains - enjoy our exclusive buffet luncheon at the Peppersass Restaurant. Call Rowley COA 978-948-7637 for more info and reservations. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY LIBRARY - Weekly story times for infants through age 7. Programs are free, open to the public and there is no sign up. Just drop in at one of the following times: Babies: 10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for stories and action songs; Toddlers: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for stories and songs; Pre-school: 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. for stories, songs and craft. Stay and play after story time and enjoy the children’s puppet stage and play area. Browse the collection including all the fabulous new items. We have books, tapes, CDs and DVDs. Also, Rowley Public Library is teaming up with Rowley Family Connection to offer ‘Traveling Story Time’ at Pine Grove School on April 9th and May 7th 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and enjoy stories, songs and a craft with a librarian. Family Lego Club @ the Rowley Public Library on Thursday, March 15th, noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 11th, 3 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 9th, 3 – 4 p.m. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. The Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack is moving. We will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday March 14 th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Bob Sullivan will speak on “Copperheads and Peace Democrats.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518. ---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The SFC events and programs have been created for families with children ages 0-8 years old . However, if
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Over the past couple of years I have seen a rather steady increase in the number of people with dental decay. Although there is a genetic component and decay rates can change over an individual’s lifetime, I believe that decay is 100% preventable. Other factors in one’s decay rate are diet, home care, medications, xerostomia (dry mouth), and some other medical conditions. The product described below is an effective way to combat dental decay for anyone. What is xylitol? Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that helps prevents cavities. You may recognize other sugar alcohols used in sugarless products, such as mannitol and sorbitol. Xylitol is the sugar alcohol that shows the greatest promise for cavity prevention. It is equal in sweetness and volume to sugar and the granular form can be used in many of the ways that sugar is used, including to sweeten cereals and hot beverages and for baking (except when sugar is needed for yeast to rise). How does xylitol prevent cavities?
Xylitol inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities. It does this because these bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) cannot utilize xylitol to grow. Over time with xylitol use, the quality of the bacteria in the mouth changes and fewer and fewer decay-causing bacteria survive on tooth surfaces. Less plaque forms and the level of acids attacking the tooth surface is lowered. Studies show that Streptococcus mutans is passed from parents to their 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 decaypreventing 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
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