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Eating Right to Keep the Brain Healthy AMESBURY – Dr. Nancy brought cookies for the dozen men and women who gathered here at the senior center last week to learn how to keep their brains healthy. These were not ordinary cookies. Made without sugar or white flour – no-nos for brain health, the cookies had dried cranberries, whole wheat and dark chocolate to help keep the seniors' brains working well, said Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo. Dr. Nancy, who works with several senior assisted living homes and has been featured on Boston TV, came to Amesbury last week to demonstrate that brain diseases like Alzheimer's can be postponed, if not avoided altogether, if you know what to eat. Exercise also helps keep the brain
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– healthy, she said. But her primary message is that getting the right nutrition is critical to the brain. Unfortunately, she told the seniors, “Because it tastes good doesn't mean it is good for you.” Topping the bad-for-you items was sugar, white flour and transfats, she said. Transfats, which are prevalent in fried foods at most fast-food restaurants, “will clog up your brain and your heart,” she said. Replace sugar with a relatively new product, called Stevia, a natural sweetner. She praised Cargill, the global food manufacturer, for bringing Stevia to the mass market in the U.S. It sells stevia under the brand name Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo at the Amesbury Senior Center. Continued on page 3
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – Since you saw reality TV star Kim Kardashian's 20.5 carat diamond engagement ring, you may have longed to wear one just like it. But you don't have the $2 million the Lorraine Schwartz-designed ring costs. No worries. You can have one that looks just like it, and all your friends and boyfriends will envy you for it. And even better, it will cost you only $132 at a new store here, called Hot In Hollywood Jewelry. Located on Pleasant Street, next door to City Hall and around the corner from the Police headquarters, you don't have to fear the rings and earrings are stolen, although they look just like the classic jewelry worn by celebrities from Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana to Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Duff and Brittany Spears. The store is the brainchild of Brenda MacDonald, a Newburyport resident, who started collecting Jackie O and Marilyn Monroe jewelry replicas years ago. “People would tell me, that is really cool,” she said. Then her sister went on vacation and had her real diamond and gold jewelry stolen. That is when she decided that there was a market for knock-offs, sold not on a street corner, but in a real store. They look so much like the real thing, they can be worn in the Photo by Stewart Lytle best resorts or trendiest restaurants.
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Appleton Farms Dairy Store & Welcome Center Open to the Public on Saturdays
IPSWICH - The popular new dairy store at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA has expanded its dairy store hours to include Saturdays. Now you can pick up your Appleton Farms milk, grass-fed beef, eggs and other specialty items Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2-6, Tuesday & Friday 11-6, and Saturday 11-3. “Appleton Farms is one of the North Shore’s treasures, offering something for everyone – local foods, history and culture, public programs for all ages, special events and scenic trails,” said Farm Director David Beardsley. ” The expanded hours in Continued on page 3
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City of Amesbury Announces Summer Recreation Programs
AMESBURY - Mayor Thatcher Kezer announced today that the City will again be offering summer programs for Amesbury youth, ages three to fifteen years old. Last year, Amesbury’s Youth Programs served over 1,300 youth in Amesbury’s community. This year, there will be 10 new programs offered in addition to the 35 programs offered last summer. New this year will be a Cheer Camp and a Dance camp. We have teamed up with DeAngelis Studio of Music to offer Voice Camp, Rock Camp, Create a Music Video Camp, Guitar Camp and Songwriting Camp. As for Building, Digging and Engineering, we have added Hyper Peppy Robotics, Building RubberPowered Model Airplanes, Can U Dig It-Discovering Dinosaurs, Rocket building, Engineering with Legos, Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Game Design, Making a Pirate Movie and an Amazing Art Program. The Preschool Program for 4 and 5 year olds continues to be popular and will be held in three, 2 week sessions. It will meet, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to noon and is located under the new shade structure at the Town Park. It will include arts and crafts, playground games, fun co-operative games and more. The Preschool Program is designed to give preschoolers a chance to develop social skills, work on coordination and have fun all at the same time. The Park and Teen, now Tween program, have been redesigned and we have added a week in length. The Youth Park Program, located at the Town Park on Friend St., serves 611 year olds and new this year, runs Monday through Friday, 9-2 instead of noon. We have an extended day component (hours extended from
2pm to 5pm) and early start (8am9am) to provide assistance for working families. For the first time, this will be offered on Fridays as well. The biggest change will be the Park program having three, 2 week sessions and one, 1 week session instead of 6 weeks. Field trips will be on every Thursday and may include trips to a Water Park, Zoo, beach trips and more. Every Friday will have entertainment such as jugglers, magicians, and animal shows. Tuesdays are special theme days which include Olympics Day, Wild West Day and Super Hero Day to name a few. The Tween Program, formerly the Teen Program, will now serve ages 11-14 and parents will have a choice of the Park or Tween for age 11. This program has also been redesigned to hold seven, 1 week sessions. This program will meet at the Middle School cafeteria on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-3:30. Wednesdays will be theme days and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be field trips. Trips consist of Water Country, Canobie Lake Park, Codzilla, Funtown/Splashtown, Skyzone indoor trampoline park, Funworld and more. Teen enrollment will be limited to 50 while the youth program will have unlimited enrollment. The Summer Environmental Program located at Camp Kent Environmental Center serves approx. 180 youth in grades 1-8 each year and offers six, one week sessions. The program will be longer this year and will run 9-2:30. Participants will be in small groups with their peers and will participate in a variety of environmental science, outdoor skills and adventure learning ac-tivities. In addition, programming includes a low
elements challenge course, archery, kayaking, fire making for some ages, dutch oven cooking, GPS navigation, geocaching and a small critters week for grades 1 and 2 more. Please call Camp Kent at (978) 834-0359 if you have any ques-tions or e-mail: Campkentcenter@netscape.net. In addition to Camp Kent, other programs held on or near the water include a fishing program which will travel to local watering holes. Our Youth Boating Program will continue for its fifth year to teach sailing on a sunfish, rowing with a Lowell Boat Shop Dory Boat and kayaking on the Powwow River. This year we will be adding stand-up paddle boarding to our repertoire. Swimming instruction will be back at Lake Gardner and will have 2 sessions starting at age 3. The “STAR” (Summer Theater Arts Recreation) program serves grades 59 and will meet 4 days a week for 3 weeks from 12-3. During the third week, the “STAR” Program will hold perform-ances for various audiences of the community. The “Shooting Star” program returns this year for grades 1-4 where they will learn the magic of theater through games, skits, improvisation, make up and costumes. “Shooting Stars” will work their way up to the STAR program for a more ad-vanced theater experience. The US Sports Institute with all European instructors will be back to offer the popular Multis-ports program for ages 6 through 14 in both June and August. In addition, the also very popular Sports Squirts program for ages three through five will be offered in June and August as well. US Sports Institute instructors will also offer Lacrosse and Golf as they have done in the past. New this
year, the US Sports Institute will offer Squirts Golf, Squirts T-Ball, and Squirts Tennis all for ages 3-5. Other programs include Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Run4Fun Cross Country Program, Archery with recurve bows, Flag Football from MVP flag football, Piano lessons and Golf with a Pro at Murphy Garrison’s Golf Course. The Counselor in Training Program is offered for 14-15 year olds in the Preschool, Park, Thea-ter, Swimming, Boating and Camp Kent programs. CIT’s offer assistance to staff and will re-ceive community service hours and training. New this year, CIT’s will need to provide a refer-ence letter and will be interviewed for positions. Please see the Youth Recreation Director for an application. Multisports and Sports Squirts will start June 25 and all other programs after July 2. Registration is available by mail or drop off. There will be open enrollment throughout the summer for the Youth Park Program. All other programs have limited enrollment. The Preschool, Park and Tween programs will be open to Amesbury residents only. All other programs will be open to out of town residents after April 1 for an extra charge. For questions about the programs, please call Kathy Crowley, the Town’s Youth Recreation Director at 388-8137 or e-mail at Kath-leen@amesburyma. gov. All brochure and registration information was mailed to Amesbury homes on March 17 and may also be obtained online under “forms and docu-ments/government/youth programs” at the Town website: www. amesburyma.gov. All programs and fees are subject to change pending Municipal Council appropriation.
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the dairy store is just another reason to get out and explore the 1,000acre working farm.� Your Saturday visit doesn’t need to end at the dairy store. Appleton Farms’ newly remodeled LEEDcertified Old House Visitor Center is open to the public Saturdays from 1–4pm. With a docent on-site, visitors can see firsthand how the Appleton family lived in the family museum room, discover what makes the house “green,� see our stateof-the-art industrial kitchen, and learn more about the prized dairy herd. The Old House, central to the
1,000-acre farm, offers easy access to more than 12 miles of maintained trails through woodlands and along pastures. Appleton Farms, America’s oldest continuously operating farm, was given to The Trustees of Reservations by the Appleton Family in 1998. Since then, The Trustees have worked to make the property a welcome destination for visitors from the North Shore and beyond by restoring historic buildings, maintaining trails, providing a wide variety of public programs and supporting local agriculture with its active Community Supported
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Agriculture program. Most recently, The Trustees set it sights on bringing dairy products to the “community doorstepâ€? by first establishing a jersey milking herd at Appleton Farms and then opening an onsite dairy store to sell milk to the public. To find the store and visitor center, enter the farm off of Route 1A in Ipswich. For more information or to register for a program visit www. thetrustees.org, call 978.356.3825 (dairy store) or, 978.356.5728 (oďŹƒce), or email appletonfarms@ ttor.org.
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In business for only a month, the Hot in Hollywood Jewelry store is attracting a lot of attention. It doesn't hurt that the store has a life-size cutout of Monroe standing in the window. MacDonald would like to put the cardboard image, complete with Monroe's iconic red dress, outside the store on the sidewalk to attract even more attention. But she is afraid the wind will blow the lightweight starlet away. The jewels inside are also turning heads. MacDonald is proudest of her Jackie O collection. Designed by Camrose and Kross and complete with a certificate of authenticity, the jewelry looks exactly like that worn by the former First Lady. “Jackie had some really good stuff,� she said. In a jewelry case just inside the door is a gold bracelet that was one of Kennedy's favorite. In Latin, the
bracelet reads, “I will never give up on you. You will never give up on me.� For about $75, you can also wear a near perfect copy of Princess Diana's engagement ring that Prince William gave to his bride, Kate Middleton. Or you can wear a matching pair of Oprah's earrings that long-time companion Stedman Graham gave her. The Kardashians are featured in a photo on the back wall of the three sisters – Kim, Kourtney and Khloe – blowing a kiss. Their jewelry is showcased in a tall glass box on a pedestal that has its own red carpet and rope lines. But the Kardashian's taste in jewelry is not MacDonald's. “That's obnoxious,� she said of Kim's ring. Bought from vendors, on-line stores and at jewelry fairs, MacDonald has assembled a collection of celebrity jewelry that would rival any store on Beverly Hill's Rodeo Drive. She has placed stories and photos of the
celebrities beside each piece. She concedes that some of the stories are a bit dated. Beside a piece designed by actor Brad Pitt for former girlfriend Jennifer Ashton, she said, “I can't keep up with all the marriages and divorces. It's like a soap opera in here.� There are spirit beads by Sean (Diddy) Cooms and the earrings worn by The Help star Octavia Spencer at the Oscars. For the younger crowd, there are earrings worn by country singer Taylor Swift. And for the Patriots' fans, there is an exact match of the ring that quarterback Tom Brady gave his wife, Gisele Bundchen. MacDonald is excited that she is getting some jewelry men will want to wear. They are replicas of jewelry worn by movie star George Clooney. No, in honor of his recent arrest in front of the Sudanese embassy in Washington, D.C., could it be a pair of handcuffs?
acids, which are necessary for brain function. It also contains antiinflammatory substances. Emerson Lombardo criticized farm-raised salmon, which though cheaper and milder in taste, is fed corn. “They are ruining salmon just like they did our beef,� she said. Nuts and Seeds. They are good sources of Vitamin E, which fight cognitive decline. These include all kinds of nuts and seeds. But for someone watching their salt intake, look for unsalted nuts. Avocados. These fleshy green fruit is as good as blueberries when it comes to brain health. Avocados are a fatty fruit, but it is monounsaturated fat, which helps blood flow. They also lower blood pressure. Whole Grains. Oatmeal, wholegrain breads and brown rice can reduce the risk of heart disease. Wheat germ is not a whole grain, but it is high in fiber, Vitamin E and some omega 3. Emerson Lombardo told the seniors that the food industry in years past had milled grains to remove the
outer layer because it help the grain last longer. Also insects did not like the milled grain as much. What they did not know, she said, was that they were removing the healthy part of the grain. Beans. Often unappreciated, beans help stabilize glucose levels, which are important to brain functions. Pomegranate Juice. This juice or the fruit itself helps fight free radicals, which can damage the brain cells. Tea. Brew up a couple of cups of tea every day to enhance brain functions, improve the focus and the person's mood. Tea has potent antioxidants. Powdered or bottled teas don't count. Use a tea bag. Dark Chocolate. The best for last. Dark chocolate has powerful antioxidants and contains some natural stimulants like caffeine. Eat a half ounce to one ounce per day. Unfortunately, chocolate is the one super food where moderation matters. For more information, visit www. healthcareinsights.net.
Truvia. Other smaller manufacturers also offer stevia under different brand names, she said. Otherwise, Dr. Emerson Lombardo had few kind words for the food industry. She urged the seniors to read food packaging labels carefully. “They try to slip sugar in because they know that sells,� she said. She also warned that if there is less than a gram of transfats in a product, the manufacturers can label it as “transfat free.� So what does she suggest based on her years of research and study with Boston University that seniors eat to keep their brains healthy? She and other nutritionists suggest: Blueberries. “Studies have shown that diets rich in blueberries significantly improve both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging rats, making them mentally equivalent to much younger rats,� her newsletter said. Wild Salmon. Deep-water fish are rich in omega-3, essential fatty
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DORY FISHING ON SCHOONER ADVENTURE On Wednesday, March 28th at 7:00 pm the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and Schooner Adventure will join forces and present Ron Gilson, author of “An Island No More”, who will relate his experiences about going out on the last American dory fishing schooner, Adventure – an Essex-built vessel, while a young man of 17 years of age. Ryan & Wood Distilleries will also be joining us for the evening and presenting a rum tasting. Admission: $10 Wednesday, March 28, 7:00 pm Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Waterline Center, 66 Main St, Essex. For further information or to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 29th 25th GREAT OLD BOOK SALE The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library is pleased to announce the dates of the 25th Great Old Book Sale. The sale begins Wedneday evening at 6:30 in the Program Room of the Library at 94 State Street. Wednesday is Members Night and everyone is welcome to be a member of the Friends, whose mission is to support the library. Memberships will be sold at the door. Many shoppers arrive well before the doors open and all are urged to be at the Library around 4 pm, to purchase memberships and to be given a "deli style" number to ensure orderly admission to the evening's sale. The sale continues, open to all, Thursday, March 29 from 9:00 am - 8:30 pm, Friday, March 30 from 9:00 - 6:30 pm when the Library remains open beyond the usual closing time, in order to allow people a shopping opportunity Friday evening. Saturday is Bargain Day with prices set at $2.00 a bag from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Starting at 2:00 pm or a bit after, all materials remaining are free to organizations or individuals and GOBS volunteers will assist shoppers in getting the books into their cars. Most of the books, CDs, DVDs, records and fine periodicals being sold are from community donations and with some from Library "weeding."Proceeds from this sale go to support the work of the Newburyport Public Library. LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER EXHIBITS The Provident Bank’s Lobby for the Arts in Amesbury is pleased to present “Mountains of the Sky“ featuring the work of photographer David Saums. The exhibit is on display to the public during regular bank hours through April 27 in the lobbies of The Provident Bank’s Amesbury branches, located at 5 Market Street and the corner of Route 110 and Main Street. The public is invited to an Artist’s Reception honoring David Saums on Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 5:30-7:00 pm at 5 Market Street in Amesbury. Light refreshments will be served.
WOODCOCK SPRING RITUAL Sometimes called the timberdoodle, the woodcock is actually a member of the sandpiper family. Woodcocks perform an amazing ground and aerial courtship that is truly a ritual of spring. We’ll begin with a short indoor presentation, and then go outside to observe the woodcock’s performance. If you have never witnessed the woodcock’s courtship, don’t miss this opportunity! Thursdays, March 29 and April 5, 7:00-8:30 p.m. FEE PER WALK: $11 ($9/ Mass Audubon members). Advance registration required; call 978-887-9264. FRIDAY, MARCH 30th ADOPTION WEEKEND Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1, the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, partnered by Lowell Humane Society, has one goal: to adopt out over 100 cats in a single weekend! "Our adoption center already has so many cats that have been rescued from our communities and we are anticipating one of our busiest summers yet due to the uncertain economic conditions. Many of the kitties in our adoption center have been with us for over 6 months already and it is time for them to find their forever homes!" says MRFRS President, Stacy LeBaron. Where: MRFRS Headquarters, 63 Elm Street (Rt. 110), Salisbury & Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway Street, Lowell. The ASPCA has given both the MRFRS and LHS a generous grant to host such an event. There will be special adoption rates for our cats during this three-day period: $5.00 on Friday, $15.00 on Saturday, and $25.00 on Sunday. During our Saturday hours, there will be pet product vendors and free homemade treats handed out. The MRFRS will distribute goodie bags from The Natural Dog in Newburyport to everyone who takes home a new cat. Every adopter will also be entered to win a “Kitty Care” gift basket. Come find your kitty soul mate this weekend at the MRFRS and help us help cats in need! For more info please e-mail: info@mrfrs.org or call 978-462-0760. For more information on Lowell Humane Society visit lowellhumanesociety.org. RUMMAGE SALE Rummage Sale at the First Religious Society, Friday, March 30, 6pm to 7:30pm and Saturday, March 31, 9am to 11:30am. Gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, etcetera. Also Nearly New and Vintage used clothing. Parish Hall. First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Come and Rummage through the racks. GNOCA COFFEE TASTING Bruce Vogel, owner of Plum Island Coffee Roasters, at 54R Merrimac Street (next to the Black Cow), Newburyport, is hosting a free coffee tasting on Friday, March 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Vogel is doing so to help publicize the efforts of the Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (GNOCA) group. He also lends the volunteer group use of his waterside facility for their planning meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month (April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11 and August 8), from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with socializing and light refreshments in the first half hour. GNOCA intends to build on the astounding success of its first year, so drop in at Plum Island Coffee Roasters on March 30, have a great cup of coffee, and see what the group has brewing for this September. Each year, 21,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but together we can put an end to this insidious disease. Join us!
ZAPATOS At the very least, “What is a Zapatos?” has been the question of the spring this year at Newbury Elementary School. And it is a question that any of the 80+ cast members of Theater Workshop will be happy to answer. Zapatos means shoes! It is also the title of Stacey April Fix’s latest dramatic endeavor and thus the focus of Theater Workshop’s spring production. This spring’s production, Zapatos, which Ms Fix describes as a story of fulfilled dreams, boast 86 cast members 18 Interns from Kings to Shoemakers, to Matadors to Princesses to Jesters! Friday March 30th at 7pm, Saturday March 31st at 3pm and 7pm, and Sunday April 1st at 1pm. Tickets are $10.00, contact twsboxoffice@gmail. com. Questions, please contact me at jmsjok@ comcast.net THE THREE AMIGOS Live at Cafe Salerno! First time Evah! 73 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA Friday, March 30, 2012 8:00 p.m. Bring everyone you know! Great food... Full bar (ask for Larry)...No cover SATURDAY, MARCH 31st 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 NEWBURYPORT WALKS TOWARD A WORLD FREE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Nearly 1,000 people from Newburyport and surrounding communities are coming together March 31, 2012, for Walk MS, presented by Biogen Idec & Élan, to help individuals and families address the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. Organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the accessible route offers a five-mile route starting and finishing in Cashman Park. Check-in opens at 9 A.M., and the official start is 10 A.M. Walk MS is a fundraising event that provides MS education, support, advocacy, and services to people affected by multiple sclerosis, while it supports cutting-edge research and treatment to stop disease progression, restore function, and end MS forever. Each walker, 12-years-old and above, is required to raise at least $25. T shirts are awarded for at least $100 in fundraising, but historically walkers easily average above $200. Family members and coworkers are encouraged to form teams who walk and fundraise together in support of a loved one with MS. Teams and individual walkers can register online, www.walkMSgne.org, to take advantage of e fundraising tools. Registrations are also accepted by phone, 1-800-344-4867 opt. 2, and inperson on Walk day. Volunteers are also needed. Send questions about walking, fundraising, or volunteering to walkMSgne@nmss.org. FOCUS ON EARLY SPRING MIGRANTS With winter ducks still around, and migrating songbirds coming into the woodlands, Continued on page 8
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March 8 - April 3, 01 STAR WARS SYMPOSIUM 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. ART SHOW IMADA’s annual art show, Robin’s Art for the Arts, is back -- this year in a new location at the Masonic Temple, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich. The show is scheduled for Saturday, March 31 from 4 to 10 p.m. The reception starts at 6 p.m. and will include light refreshments, a cash bar, and live entertainment by student musicians. Robin’s Art for the Arts is named for the late Robin Silverman, a longtime Ipswich resident who was an artist and a passionate supporter of the arts in the Ipswich schools. Silverman organized previous art shows to benefit the Ipswich Music, Art and Drama Association (IMADA). BEAN SUPPAH The Merrimac Lions Club will be holding its 32th year, “BEAN SUPPAH” on Saturday, March 31st, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Merrimac Senior Center, 100 East Main St, Merrimac, MA. Adults: $8, Children (Ages 510): $3, Under 5: Free. Advance Tickets available at: Merrimac Senior Center, Common Grounds, 101 East Main St, or any Merrimac Lions Club member for $1 discount through March 30th. Proceeds for Lions Club Charities. Please donate your old eye glasses. GEF GALA Preparations are in full swing for the 2012 Georgetown Education Foundation (GEF) Gala which takes place at the Black Swan Country Club on March 31st from 5:30pm to midnight. With the theme “Under The Sea: Dive Deep for Education” students under the direction of Middle/High School art teacher Nora Cannon are hard at work creating three dimensional artwork to be used to decorate for the big event. This semi-formal evening is a celebration of the community, parents, students and educators coming together to enhance the schools and the futures of our Georgetown students. Tickets are on sale now for $60 online at www. georgetowneducationfoundation.net or through GEF members. Show your support and Dive Deep for Education. JOPPA FLATTS Spring Fling at Michael's Harborside www.joppaflatts.com Sat March 31 at 8pm SUNDAY, APRIL 1st BREAKFAST BUFFET Sunday ~ April 1, 2012 from 8 to 11am for $6 per person at Moose Lodge, 34 Broad Street, Merrimac. Menu - scrambled, fried or omelet eggs, pancakes, French toast, home fries, toast, English muffins, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. INTRODUCTION TO BIRDWATCHING Get the basics on field identification, birding locations, and field guides. Start an exciting, lifelong learning experience! Sunday, April 1, 9:00 am-3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $39. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: HARBOR SEALS Joppa Flats teacher Lisa Hutchings takes you and your family to the banks of the Merrimack River to see harbor seals. For families with children ages 7 and up. Sunday, April 1, 11:00 am-1:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $8 for children; $11 for adults. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats. FOOLS FOR DANCE
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MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury THE BARN PUB & GRILLE www.thebarnpub.com 5 Ring Street, 978-388-8700 Wed 3/28: Seacoast Dart Association Fri 3/30: Luck of the Draw dart tournament Tue 4/3: Northeast Dart Association MURPHY’S RIVERSIDE Find them on Facebook 37 Main St., 978-834-0020 Thu 3/29: Karaoke Tue 4/3: 2 for 1 Apps & Trivia
w/ DJ’s Scottie Mac &Vito, 9pm Sat 3/31: Marina Evans & The BoyFriends, 9pm THE DOG BAR www.dogbarcapeann.com 65 Main St., 978-281-6565 Wed 3/28: Karaoke, 9pmclose Thu 3/29: 3 Vibe, 9pm-close Fri 3/30: Steve Amezeen Band, 9pm-close Sat 3/31: Fan Bucket Sun 4/1: Ryan Alto, 9pmclose
GIUSEPPE'S RISTORANTE www.giuseppesma.com 2 Main St., 978-879-4622 Beverly Wed 3/28: Open Mic, 7:30CHIANTI TUSCAN 10:30pm RESTAURANT Fri 3/30: Joe Thomas, 9pm-cl http://chiantibeverly.com 285 Cabot St., 978-921-2233 Sat 3/31: Joe Thomas, 9pm-cl Wed 3/28: Christian McNeil, Sun 4/1: Brad Byrd, 6pm 930pm-12am JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN Thu 3/29: Barrence Whitfield, 930pm-12:30am RESTAURANT www.jalapenosgloucester.com Fri 3/30: Evan Goodrow Organ Trio, 9:30pm-12:30am 86 Main St., 978-283-8228 Tue 4/3: The Wood Peppers, Sat 3/31: Benny Sharoni Quartet, 9:30pm-12:30am 7-9p Sun 4/1: Whose Muddy MINGLEWOOD TAVERN Shoes, 6:30pm-9:30pm @ LATITUDE 43 www.minglewoodtavern.com FIBBER McGEE'S 25 Rogers St., 978-281-0223 Find them on Facebook 108 Cabot St., 978-232-0180 Fri 3/30: Big Old Dirty Bucket, 9pm Wed 3/28: Karaoke Sat 3/31: KBMG, 9pm Thu 3/29: DJ Fri 3/30: DJ THE RHUMB LINE Sat 3/31: DJ/Live Music www.therhumbline.com 40 Railroad Ave, 978-283THE PICKLED ONION 9732 www.pickledonionbeverly. Wed 3/28: Fly Amero, com 8-11pm 355 Rantoul St., 978-232Thu 3/29: Dave Sags Blues 3973 Party, 9:30pm-1:30am Wed 3/28: Karaoke w/J Fri 3/30: Full Circle, 9:30pmDubz, 10pm 12:30am Thu 3/29: DJ Max Baun, Sat 3/31: Mother Ton, 10pm-1am 9:30pm-12am Fri 3/30: Tobin & Leahy, Mon 4/2: Open Mic w/Dan 5-9pm King Mon 4/2: Stump Trivia, Tue 4/3: Trivia, 7-9:30pm; 5-10pm Funk Jamm w/Henley Douglass Jr. & Soul Force V, Georgetown COACH'S ROCK POND 10pm-12:30am PUB Haverhill http://rockpondpub.blogspot. CHIT CHAT LOUNGE com 206 W. Main St., 978-769- www.chitchatlounge.com 103 Washington St., 9785128 Fri 3/30: John Sage, 7-10pm 374-9710 Wed 3/28: Karaoke Sat 3/31: Andy O’Brien, Thu 3/29: Merrimack Delta 7-10pm Dub Fri 3/30: MSF Gloucester Sat 3/31: The Screen ALCHEMY CAFÉ & Sun 4/1: Lance Briant BISTRO www.alchemybistro.com 3 Duncan St., 978-281-3997 MAL’S LOUNGE @ Wed 3/28: Women, Wine & GEORGE’S RESTAURANT Chocolate w/Chelsea Berry, www.malslounge.com 77 Washington St., 978-3747-9pm 5150 Sun 4/1: Bluegrass Brunch Thu 3/29: Downtown w/Flynn Cohen, 12-2pm Charlie, 8pm-12am CAPE ANN BREWING CO. Fri 3/30: Roy Barboza www.capeannbrewing.com 27 Commercial St., 978-281- THE TAP/LIMELIGHT LOUNGE 4782 www.tapbrewpub.com Wed 3/28: Trivia Night, 100 Washington St., 9787:30pm Thu 3/29: Open Mic Night, 374-1117 Wed 3/28: Stump Trivia, 9p Fri 3/30: Spring Break Party 8:30p
Thu 3/29: Karaoke, 9pm Fri 3/30: Hive Smasher, 9:3010:30pm Sat 3/31: Lori Tomony & Higher Ground, 9:30p12:30a Newburyport DAVID’S TAVERN @ THE GARRISON INN www.davidstavern.com 11 Brown Sq., 978-462-8077 Thu 3/29: Tom Courtney, 7-10pm Fri 3/30: Starshyne, 8-11pm Sat 3/31: Jess & Annette 8-11pm GLENN’S RESTAURANT www.glennsrestaurant.com 44 Merrimac St., 978-4653811 Sun 4/1: Ed Scheer hosts Diane Blue w/Joe Bargar, 6-9pm FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS www.firehouse.org Market Sq., 978-462-7336 Sat 3/31: Petty Larkin, 8 pm, $22-25 THE GROG www.thegrog.com 13 Middle St., 978-465-8008 Wed 3/28: Hoot Night w/Bob Kramer, 8-11pm Thu 3/29: Battle Radical Round 3, 8pm-12:30pm, $5 Fri 3/30: Kickin-It Band CD Release Party, 9:30p-12:15a, $5 Sat 3/31: Sargent & Co. 9:30pm-12:15am, $5 MICHAELS HARBORSIDE REST www.michaelsharborside.com 1 Tournament Wharf, 978462-7785 Sat 3/31: Joppa Flatts, 8-11pm THE PORT TAVERN www.theporttavern.com 84 State St., 978-465-1006 Wed 3/28: Irish Seisuin w/Eamon Coyne Thu 3/29: The Foggy Duo, 7:30-10:30pm Fri 3/30: Brad Byrd, 9pm-12a Tue 4/3: Stump Trivia, 8-10p TEN CENTER STREET www.tencenterstreet.com 10 Center St., 978-462-6652 Wed 3/28: Phil McGowan Jazz Quartet, 7-10pm ROGERS CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ MERRIMACK COLLEGE www.merrimack.edu/rogers 315 Turnpike St., 978-8375355 Thu 3/29: OnStagers: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, 8pm, $10-12 Fri 3/30: OnStagers: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, 8pm, $10-12 Sat 3/31: OnStagers: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, 2pm; 8pm, $10-12 Salem THE BLACK LOBSTER @ STROMBERG'S COVE http://blacklobster.net 2 Bridge St., 978-744-1863 Thu 3/29: Comedy Night FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL www.hipfinz.com 76 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, 978-744-8485 Thu 3/29: Beloved Few, 8-11pm Fri 3/30: Take Two, 9pm-12a THE GREEN LAND CAFÉ www.thegreenlandcafe.com 87 Washington St., 978-744-
7766 Fri 3/30: Clay Ventre & the Bong Girls, 9pm-12am Mon 4/2: Tony Gallo, 9pm12am
March 28 - April 3, 2012
PEM | PEABODY ESSEX Dance Lessons, $7 Friends, 9pm-12am MUSEUM www.pem.org Sat 3/31: The Fools & 161 Essex St., East India Sq., Aerochix, $20 KELLEY’S ROW 978-745-9500 RESTAURANT Wed 3/28: PEM Pals, CAPRI SEASIDE ITALIAN www.kelleysrow.com 10:30am; Evening Lecture GRILL 421 Central Ave., 603-750THE GULU GULU CAFÉ Vermeer’s Hat The 17th 7081 www.capriseaside.com www.gulu-gulu.com Century & the Dawn of the 3 Central Ave., 978-462-7543 Wed 3/28: Stump Trivia, 247 Essex St., 978-740-8882 Global World, 7-8pm 6-11pm Thu 3/29: Trivia, 8pm Wed 3/28: Open Mic, 8pm Sat 3/31: Sensational India, Fri 3/30: Conniption Fits, (sign-up 7:30pm) 10am-5pm; Bollywood 9:30-11:30pm CAROUSEL LOUNGE Thu 3/29: Bean Pickers Dance Party, 9pm-12am Sat 3/31: Gazpacho, 9www.carousel-lounge.com Union, 8pm Sun 4/1: Sensational India, 20 Oceanfront, 978-46511:30pm Fri 3/30: Daniel Ouellette & 10am-5pm 9045 the Shobijin, 8pm THE LOFT Sat 3/31: King Karaoke, Sat 3/31: Dr Dk, 8pm ROCKAFELLAS www.straffordfarms.com/ 8:30pm www.rockafellasofsalem.com Loft.html HOWLING WOLF 231 Essex St, 978-745-2411 HOBO'S CAFÈ & LOUNGE Rte. 108, 603-742-7012 TAQUERIA Wed 3/28: Latin Dance Party, www.chefhowieshobocafe.com Fri 3/30: Wooden Nickle www.feedyourwolf.com 8-11:30pm 5 Broadway, 978-465-4626 Band 76 Lafayette St., 978-744Thu 3/29: Spike&Co Open Wed 3/28: Karaoke & Dance, 9653 Mic Kingston 6p Thu 3/29: System Soul, Fri 3/30: Another Shot Thu 3/29: Karaoke Contest & BUCCO’s TAVERN 9pm-12am Sat 3/31: Funkfellas www.buccoskingston.com Dance DJ Dan, 7-11pm Fri 3/30: Erinn Brown & Fri 3/30: Karaoke & Dance 143 Main St, 603-642-4999: Steve Peabody, 9pm-12am SALEM THEATRE Thu 3/29: Karaoke and Music Party, 8:30pm Sat 3/31: Henley Douglas COMPANY Sat 3/31: Karaoke & Dance Trivia w/Bob Fauci, 7pm Jr. & the Cool Times Trio, www.salemtheatre.com Party w/DJ Chuck, 8:30pm Fri 3/30: The Groove Cats, 9pm-12am 90 Lafayette St., 978-790Sun 4/1: Karaoke & Dance 9pm 8546 w/DJ Chris Michaels, 3pm Sat 3/31: George Belli & the IN A PIG’S EYE Thu 3/29: Adam Bock’s Mon 4/2: Karaoke & Dance, Retroactivists, 8pm www.inapigseye.com “Swimming in the Shadows”, 6p 148 Derby St., 978-741-4436 7:30pm, $12-22 Newmarket Wed 3/28: Christine Baze, Fri 3/30: Adam Bock’s SEAGLASS RESTAURANT STONE CHURCH ON 9-11:30pm “Swimming in the Shadows”, www.seaglassoceanside.com ZION HILL www.stonechurchrocks.com 4 Oceanfront North, 5 Granite St., 603-292-3546 978.462.5800 Thu 3/29: The Jumpstreet Jazz Wed 3/28: Trivia, 7pm Thu 3/29: Bounce Thursdays, Duo, 6-9pm no cover w/UNH ID before Fri 3/30: Billy Glynn, 710pm, $5 10pm Fri 3/30: Rockspring, 9pm, Sat 3/31: Yvonne Aubert, $5 7-10pm Sat 3/31: Evolvement Radio Earth Tone Artist NEW HAMPSHIRE ����� ��� ���� �������� Extravaganza, 11:45amDover ������� ��� ������� ���� ���� 5:30pm THE BARLEY PUB Sun 4/1: Open Mic, 7pmwww.barleypub.com Thursday 3/29: Thursday 3/15: 328 Central Ave., 603-742- 12am Michael Mazola @ Scratch Kitchen, MA – Ray Zerkle hosts Open Mic Salem, @ Scratch Mon 4/2: Industry Night 4226 6-9pmMA – 6-9pm Kitchen, Salem, Tue 4/3: Blue Grass Jam, Wed 3/28: Mystic Folk Erinn Brown duo @ The Peddler’s Daughter, Haverhill, Friday 3/30: MA – 9pm-12am 9pm-12am Opera, 9pm John Sage @ Coach’s Rock Pond Pub, Friday 3/16: Thu 3/29: Steve Roy’s 7-10pm MA – Adam Georgetown, Payne @ The Port MA Tavern,–Newburyport, Portsmouth Bluegrass Jam, 9pm 9pm-12am Christa Renee Band @ The Peddler’s Fri 3/30: Chris O’Neil, 9pm 106 KITCHEN & BAR Elijah Clark @ Grumpy Doyle’s, Reading, MA – Daughter, Haverhill, MA - 9pm-12am Sat 3/31: SuperSka, 9:30pm http://106kitchen.com 9pm-12am 3/31:Amesbury, MA – 106 Penhallow St., 603-319Sun 4/1: Chris O’Neil & Mother Ton @Saturday Murphy’s Riverside. Andy O’Brien9:30pm-12:30am @ Coach’s Rock Pond 8178 Bryan Killough jazz duet, Sat. 3/17: Pub, Georgetown, MA – 7-10pm Sun 4/1: Bluegrass Brunch w/ 8pm The Mystic River Band Coach’s Rock Pond Pub, Max Sullivan @@ The Emerald Rose, Mon 4/2: Zach’s Trivia, 8pm Dave Talmage & the Bedhead Georgetown, MA – 8-11pm Bluegrass Band, 11am-3pm Billerica, MA – 9pm-12am Sun 3/18: CARTELLI'S BAR & GRILL Mother @Rock The Rhumbline, Elijah Clark @ Ton Coach’s Pond Pub, Georgetown, THE BLUE MERMAID www.cartellis.com Gloucester,MAMA – 9pm-12am – 4-7pm 446 Central Ave., 603-750- www.bluemermaid.com For a complete list, go to Ironic’s new website 409 The Hill, 603-427-2583 4002 and see our updated calendar: Fri 3/30: Doug Thompson Wed 3/28: Open Mic, www.ironic.it/music-booking/gig-calendar 8:30pm Sat 3/31: Andrew Sterling Fri 3/30: Don Blakeslee www.ironic.it – Find us on Facebook too! www.twitter.com/IronicMusic Sat 3/31: BA Canning and THE CHILDREN’S www.myspace.com/ironic-production the Imperial Ghost MUSEUM OF NH www.childrens-museum.org Mon 4/2: Trivia, 7-9pm 6 Washington Street, 603Thu 3/29: Hip Anonymouse, 7:30pm, $12-22 PORTSMOUTH 742-2002 9-11:30pm Sat 3/31: Adam Bock’s Fri 3/30: Cheers to Children, GASLIGHT CO. Fri 3/30: Blues Jam, 4:15“Swimming in the Shadows”, 6-9pm www.portsmouthgaslight.com 6:45pm 7:30pm, $12-22 64 Market St., 603-430-9122 Sat 3/31: Andrew Gravel Thu 3/29: Pub Trivia, 8pm DOVER BRICKHOUSE Project, 9-11:30pm SCRATCH KITCHEN www.doverbrickhouse.com Fri 3/30: Aaron Denny, Mon 4/2: Open Mic w/Dave www.scratchkitchensalem. 2 Orchard St., 603-749-3838 9:30pm (grill); Tony Santesse, Bailin, 9-11:30pm com Wed 3/28: Cash is King, 6pm 10pm (pizza pub) 245 Derby St., 978-741-2442 Thu 3/29: James McGarvey, Sat 3/31: DJ Koko P, 9pm THE LOBSTER SHANTY Thu 3/29: Ray Zerkle (nightclub); Kevin Burt, 9pm www.lobstershantysalem.com Hosting Open Mic Night, 9:30pm (grill); Maven Fri 3/30: Boombasnap, 25 Front St., 978-745-5449 6-9pm Sargent, 10pm (pizza pub) Psychedelphia, 9pm, $7 Fri 3/30: Vein, 8-11pm Sat 3/31: Bling Cherry, Mat Sun 4/1: Rhythm & Booze VICTORIA STATION/ THE PRESS ROOM Maier Brunch w/Dj Forrest, VIC’s BOATHOUSE Sun 4/1: Jazz Brunch w/Jim www.pressroomnh.com 11am-2p www.victoriastationsalem.com Dozet Trio, 11am; Rockstar 77 Daniel St., 603-431-5186 Monday: Stump Pub Trivia, 86 Wharf St., 978-745-3400 Karaoke & DJ Erich Kruger, Wed 3/28: Mary Fagen, 9pm 7:30pm Wed 3/28: Karaoke w/Bobby 10pm Thu 3/29: Kevin Connelly, V, 9pm-12am 9pm O'NEILL'S PUB Thu 3/29: Open Mic w/Nick FURY’S PUBLICK HOUSE Fri 3/30: One Hand Free, www.oneillsofsalem.com Consone, 9pm-12am www.furyspublickhouse.com 9pm, $5 120 Washington St., 978Fri 3/30: DJ Flex, 9pm-12am 1 Washington St., 603-617- Sat 3/31: The Molenes, Rock 740-8811 Sat 3/31: The Willows, ‘n’ Roll, $5 3633 Wed 3/28: Sports Trivia, 9pm-12am Wed 3/28: Roots, Rhythm, 5-10pm THE RED DOOR & Dub Thu 3/29: DJ Sap, 11pmSalisbury www.reddoorportsmouth.com Thu 3/29: Erin’s Guild 12:30am BLUE OCEAN MUSIC HALL Fri 3/30: Four Sticks 107 State St., 603-373-6827 Fri 3/30: Live Irish Music, 6- www.blueoceanhall.com Wed 3/28: Evaredy Sat 3/31: Tan Vampires 9pm; DJ Sap, 10pm-12:30am 4 Oceanfront North, 978Thu 3/29: Local Heroes: State Sun 4/1: Burlesque Idol Sat 3/31: Irish Music, 6-9pm 463-9222 Mon 4/2: Trivia, 9pm-12am Champion, Ellen Page Tue 4/3: Trivia, 8-10pm Thu 3/29: Country Mile Line Tue 4/3: Tim Theriault & Fri 3/30: Matt Dimond &
Nick Snortchez Sat 3/31: Will Monotone RÍRÁ IRISH PUB www.rira.com/rira/portsmouth. html 22-26 Market St., 603-3191680 Wed 3/28: Open Mic, 9pm Fri 3/30: Jen Thayer Band, 10pm Sat 3/31: Emergency Broadcast System, 10pm Sun 4/1: Rob Benton, 9pm Mon 4/2: Oran Mor, 7pm Tue 4/3: Quiz w/Murph & Little Murph, 8pm RUDI’S PORTSMOUTH www.rudisportsmouth.com 20 High St., 603-430-7834 Wed 3/28: Dimitri, 6pm Thu 3/29: Eric Klaxton & guest, 6pm Fri 3/30: Yvonne Aubert & Will Slater, 6pm Sat 3/31: Mike Stockbridge Trio, 6pm Sun 4/1: Jazz Brunch w/Sharon Jones, 12-3pm THE RUSTY HAMMER www.therustyhammer.com 49 Pleasant St., 603-436-9289 Thu 3/29: Trivia Night, 810pm SPRING HILL TAVERN @ THE DOLPHIN STRIKER www.dolphinstriker.com 15 Bow St., 603-431-5222 Wed 3/28: Don Severance, 8-11pm Thu 3/29: Tim Theriault & Jamie DeCato, 8-11pm Fri 3/30: Yamica’s Groove Train, 9:30-12:30 Sat 3/31: Backyard Blues Band, 9:30-12:30 Sun 4/1: Matt Shipmann & Erica Brown, 7-10pm Mon 4/2: Old School, 8-12pm Tue 4/3: Dave Gerard, 9-12pm THE WET BAR @ THE PAGE www.pageportsmouth.com/ wet-bar.cfm 172 Hanover St., 603.436.0004 Thu 3/29: Karaoke, 9:30-close Fri 3/30: DJ SKD Sat 3/31: DJ B Money Seabrook CHOP SHOP RESTAURANT & PUB www.chopshoppub.com 920 Layfayette Rd., 603-7607500 Wed 3/28: Reverend JJ & The Casual Sinners Thu 3/29: Tone Bone Fri 3/30: Stomping Melvin Sat 3/31: Drop Zone HONEY POT BAR & LOUNGE www. thehoneypotbarandlounge.net 920 Lafayette Rd., 603-7602013 Wed 3/28: Karaoke w/The Wiz & Dee Fri 3/30: Jam’n 94.5’s DJ Hustle Simmons Sun 4/1: DJ Smilez MASTER McGRATH’S www.mastermcgraths.com Rte. 107, 603-474-3540 Sat 3/31: Billy Glynn PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL www.facebook.com/ primetimeseabrook 620 Lafayette Rd., 603-7607230 Wed 3/28: Team Trivia, 8pm Thu 3/29: Karaoke & Ladies Night, 9pm Fri 3/30: Classic Invasion, 9pm Sat 3/31: Slipt Mickey, 9pm
March 8 - April 3, 01 Letters
To The Editor www.TheTownCommon.com
Community Announcements AMESBURY - Kindergarteners through Fourth Graders can reach for the sky by writing a poem and then submitting it in our Poetry Contest. Any type of poem will be accepted! Submission forms and instructions can be pick up at the Amesbury Public Library or downloaded at www.amesburylibrary.org from the APL Kids site. Children do not have to live in Amesbury to be eligible for the contest. The contest deadline is April 30, 2012. All poems must be dropped off at the library by this date or emailed to alandry@mvlc.org. Poems will be judged anonymously and first, second, and third prizes will be given to children in each grade level. The poems will be displayed along the grand staircase on the way up to the Children’s Room. Everyone is encouraged to visit the library to read the poems created by talented young poets. Prizes will be awarded to the winners at a Poetry Party on Friday, May 11 at 6:30pm. All young poets and their fans are invited to this celebration where poets will have the opportunity to read their poems and enjoy refreshments. For more information contact the Amesbury Public Library children’s room at (978) 388-8148, ext. 4 or visit www.amesburylibrary.org. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY – The Provident Bank has once again earned the highest 5-Star Rating for positive performance from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s bank rating firm. The quarterly ratings were announced on March 6 and are based on December 31, 2011, financial data. BauerFinancial provides third party, unbiased, independent bank and credit union starratings to help consumersFor select financial institutions with confidence. Using quarterly financial reports filed with federal regulators, it thoroughly analyzes and compares all U.S. Sale • based on a scale of zero to five stars, with five stars being bank and credit union current and historical performance data. Upon completion of the analysis, a star-rating is assigned the strongest. Since 1983, BauerFinancial has been analyzing and reporting on the financial condition of the nation’s banking industry, providing the public with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions regarding their banking relationships. The Provident Bank is a mutually owned, independent community bank established in 1828 and based in Amesbury, Massachusetts, with full-service locations in Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Exeter, Hampton, Portsmouth and Seabrook, New Hampshire. The Provident Bank is dedicated to the delivery of quality financial products to its customers, • providing the highest level of convenience, • personal service and value. Service to the community and the professional development of employees are vital to The Provident Bank's success. All deposits are insured in full through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). For more information, please visit TheProvidentBank.com. -----------------------------------------------------------ANDOVER - Volunteer at Ironstone Farm! Enjoy a weekly dose of satisfaction and renewal by helping children with disabilities with their therapy on horseback! Visit challengeunlimited.org and read about Ironstone Farm’s volunteer program. No horse experience necessary. For more information call Ironstone Farm at 978-475-4056. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are hosting an encore evening with local author Terry Crawford Palardy on Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Community Room of the Georgetown Peabody Library. Admission is free. The talk will be followed by discussion and book signing. Palardy, a resident of Georgetown, is a writer, poet, and former teacher. She has written six books, including books on Georgetown history, living with multiple sclerosis, education, and poetry. This program is part of the Friends of the Georgetown Library Local Authors’ Series, a series of free events offered to library patrons and community members. For more information about Terry Palardy: www.beyondoldwindows.com, terrysthoughtsandthreads.blogspot.com, www.amazon.com/-/e/B00580PJ9Y, For Georgetown Peabody Friends of the Library: Amy Smith, 978.590.8502, helade@gmail.com. -----------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON-WENHAM Come see the photography display by Hayden Crocker, age 15, in the Young Adult area of the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. Hayden Crocker is an avid still photographer. He has been carrying a camera at his side for most of his life. (Even as a toddler he had toy cameras.) Hayden is drawn to capturing moments from every day life. Most often his photographs are of friends, animals and landscapes or items found in nature. He also has taken photographs for commercial purposes, whether for a direct marketing campaign or to promote an artist. In addition to still photography, Hayden has also created hundreds of short films and instructional videos. The photography display will run from March 17 through April 30. All teen artists are welcome and encouraged to submit their artwork for display in the Young Adult area of the Library. Work submitted must be ready to hang on the wall, and the Library reserves the right to accept or reject any work as it deems appropriate. For more information, please stop by the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, or contact Kim Claire, Young Adult Librarian at 978.468.5577, ext. 14 or kclaire@mvlc.org. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Supporting Community History, Why the People and Place Project Matters. Ipswich Museum and the creators of People and Place: Oral Histories and Portraits of Ipswich Seniors will host a panel discussion and reception at the Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich on Sunday, April 1 from 2-4 pm. The discussion will focus on the significance of the People and Place Project for the Ipswich community. The panel will include Victor Dyer, Director of the Ipswich Public Library; Bonnie Hurd Smith, President of History Smiths; Nat Pulsifer of Pulsifer & Associates; and Patsy Valcour, Outreach Coordinator of the Ipswich Council on Aging. Exhibit curator Stephanie Gaskins will moderate. The panel will address why this work is important and how the project has contributed to the preservation of the history of Ipswich. Participants from the project will also participate in the discussion. This is the 4th collaboration between the Museum and the People and Place Project. Last spring, before the printing of the book, the Museum sponsored a panel discussion focusing on the Ipswich River’s impact on the shellfish and boat building industries, the mills, the landscape, and the lives of Ipswich residents. In November, the Museum hosted the book launch party and two weekends of the exhibit. Since this project portrays an important aspect of recent Ipswich history, the Museum brought the exhibit back for Sunday viewing during February and March. The exhibit has been arranged differently and complemented by several activity stations. An added feature is a collection of “A Few of My Favorite Things,” special objects that relate to the lives of some participants. Refreshments will be served following the panel discussion. Admission for panelists and book participants is free; there is a suggested donation of $5/pp for others. For more information, visit WWW.IpswichMuseum.Org, WWW. PeopleAndPlaceProject.Com or call 978-356-2811. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Ipswich Family YMCA will once again be hosting the 7th Annual “Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla” 5K on Saturday, April 14th at 9 a.m. The runners and walkers alike will take off from directly in front of the Ipswich Y on County Rd. and follow “Argy” the Gorilla in a course that meanders over local roads encompassing “13 turns, 8 lefts and 5 rights” before returning to the Y according to Fitness Director Terry Gauthier. A Kid’s Run will follow at 10:15 a.m. as the younger set gets to challenge “Argy” in a race around Rotary Park Field. “Argy” was almost captured last year by local Ipswich collegiate runner Kieran Kinnare in 15:48 with Layce Alves from Rockport heading up the women’s field in 18:53. This year’s race features “chip timing” which will allow each runner to get an accurate race time. Runners are encouraged to sign up early to ensure gaining entry and getting a collector’s item t-shirt (we think they’re collector’s items anyways). “Argy” will lead the runners in a 2012 Ford Mustang from Ipswich Ford this year. Last year’s Segway has been “retired” according to Y Executive Director Gerry Beauchamp. Once again, Institution for Savings is the corporate sponsor for this challenging 5K. “We anticipate a crowd of 300 or more entrants this year and encourage runners and walkers alike to come out and run on Saturday to help support the Y and our efforts to provide financial assistance to ensure nobody is turned away from the Y” states Sr. Membership Director Bill Petryszyn. For additional race info you can contact the Y at 978-356-9622 or connect with Fitness Director Terry Gauthier at gauthiert@northshoreymca.org -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Come experience a touch of Greece, what is sure to be a fantastic evening at “Mediterranean Night at Ithaki”, 25 Hammatt Street, Ipswich. Gourmet food with a choice of entrée will be served as you enjoy traditional Greek atmosphere including a live music performance. Join in the fun of Greek line dancing or relax and be mesmerized by authentic belly dancing. If that isn’t enough to elevate your heart rate, bring your winners luck for the silent auction and raffle, to be held at the event. The price is $50.00 per person (cash or check) and tickets can be purchased at First National Bank Of Ipswich, The Institution For Savings, and TD Bank North, all on Market Street, downtown Ipswich, as well as local Rowley branches. Proceeds are to benefit Ipswich Rotary community and youth services in Ipswich and Rowley. The event is sponsored by Ithaki. For more information, please visit our website at www.ipswichrotary.com or our facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfIpswichMa. You can also call Jeff Silva at, 617-548-0402. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Nine out of ten women will manage their finances alone at some point in their lives. Sheena C. Simpson, Financial Advisor will be presenting an informative, entertaining introduction to personal financial planning for women at the Newbury Town Library on Thursday evening, April 5th at 6:00. Sheena will direct participants to ways in which they can take control of their financial destiny today, for themselves and for their families. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The YWCA Greater Newburyport is currently accepting applications for its Session 6, Encore Program (after breast cancer). Session 6 will meet April 18 – July 11 (no class 7/4/12) on Wednesday’s at 5:50 PM for land exercises followed by warm water exercises at 6:30 PM. Peer Support Group sessions are held twice a month. YWCA Encore is designed specifically for those who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their lives. This free program incorporates gentle land/warm water exercises and relaxation techniques which target areas that have been affected by breast cancer surgery and treatment. The peer group support sessions provide an opportunity for participants in the program to share their experiences and information in a safe and supportive environment. To date 40 women have benefited from the YWCA’s Encore Program and have seen improvements in range of motion, stamina and general well-being. One Encore participant says of the program, “The Encore Program has provided me with a growth in spirit, a growth in physical strength and a growth in mutual support from new friendships walking the same path, all of which has been a tremendous help in improving my standard of living”. Pre-registration is required and applications are available at www.ywcanewburyport.org. or at the YWCA Membership Desk, 13 Market Street. For more information contact Connie at 978- 465-9922 ext. 44. Enrollment is limited to10 participants per session. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the nationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing will give a free and open talk entitled, "Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?" 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Last week’s open house brought back fond memories of a better time in real estate. The days when there were multiple offers on homes, offers before the buyer would even get inside the home for fear of losing it and open houses being mobbed with interested buyers. At a recent open house we had 23 groups come through to take a look. Like all open houses some were interested buyers, some were just looking for a reason to get outside on a nice day. That said, many of the buyers were serious and we were able to place the home under agreement within 24 hours of the open house. Real estate prices are driven by supply and demand. The largest supply of homes for sale is typically during the spring. Spring is when a majority of new listings hit the market. For buyers this is an opportunity. For sellers this is an opportunity to attract those buyers. In most markets around the country, there will be a few weeks or a month this spring when the greatest flurry of buyers will be buying. For that period demand will exceed supply. You will know it is happening when every house you look at sells quickly and most have multiple offers on them. During that period prices will peak and buyers will be forced to pay a premium. In a perfect world (for sellers) the prices stay at that peak with enough buyers sustaining that peak throughout the year. In good times those higher prices sustain and values rise. Buyers will see the most listings now and sellers will have the best chance to sell now. As I mentioned
previously some of the buyers that came to the open house were less than qualified to buy, here are the two biggest issues facing those buyers. . 1. Get "Pre-Approved" Not just "Pre-Qualified!" Of the buyers that went to the open house only about half were preapproved for a mortgage, some were pre-qualified or others said “it shouldn’t be a problem”. To make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible get yourself preapproved. Often terms other than price, such as the financial strength of the buyer are critical to a seller. In years past, I always recommended that buyers get "pre-qualified" by a lender. This means that you spend a few minutes on the phone with a lender who asks you a few questions. Based on the answers, the lender pronounces you "pre-qualified" and issues a certificate that you can show to a seller. None of the information has been verified, therefore it isn’t worth much more than the paper it is written on. So the way to make the strongest offer today is to get "pre-approved". This happens after all information has been checked and verified. You are close to approval on the loan and the only major loose end is the appraisal on the property. This process while potentially time consuming can give you the edge on other buyers and shows a seller you are serious about buying their property. 2. Sell Your Property First and then Buy the House If you have a house to sell, get it
under agreement or better yet, sold before selecting a house to buy! Contingency sales aren’t ideal for a seller. They are tying their home up with you. They are now at your mercy. Why is it in their best interest to accept or even negotiate an offer with you? They don’t know if your home is going to sell? Why not ask you, the buyer, thank you for your offer but why don’t you go sell your home and when you do come back? Not all contingent sales are rejected but many are. If you're concerned that there is not a house on the market for you, then get out and look. You can identify possible houses and locations without falling in love with a specific house. If you feel confident that you can find something after that then put your house on the market. As a buyer you want to put yourself in the best position to buy. If you are simply looking than you don’t need to worry about getting preapproved or get your home sold. You can look no harm there. However, what happens if you see the home of your dreams? You will want to make sure you are able to act and not have to react to a failed offer. I appreciate your taking the time to read these articles, thank you. If you have any suggestions or topics you would like me to cover please call or email me at john@rowleyrealestate. com If you have any questions 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.
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Thank you to those of you who have sent me questions recently. Questions from readers are great because I am sure that others have some of the same questions and it allows me to address some issues that I may not otherwise think of. I find that some foods have become difficult to chew and swallow. Do I really need to eat the same amount or variety of food that I did when I was younger? This question is timed very appropriately because of a recent experience I had in an airport. I was in a food court waiting for a connecting flight having a cup of coffee and I started watching people eat. I know, weird, but this is what dentists (at least me) do. An older gentleman and some family members sat down at a table next to me after purchasing some food at McDonalds. I’m not sure if the hamburger he was about to eat had any pink slime in it but I started watching him eat it and quickly realized he was missing many, if not most, of his teeth. I could tell by the way he was “chewing”,
although there was not much chewing going on. He would take a bite, move the bolus around in his mouth briefly and swallow it. I will be the first to admit you do not need teeth to live. The only thing that dentists do that is not an elective procedure is removal of pain. People can have teeth extracted and still get by. However, having teeth, or even a set of good-fitting dentures, allows for better digestion of food. In addition, studies show that the quality of life decreases with each tooth lost. Maintaining proper nutrition is important for everyone, young or old. Many older adults do not eat balanced diets and avoid meats, raw vegetables and fresh fruits because they have trouble chewing or swallowing. These problems can be caused by painful teeth, ill-fitting dentures, dry mouth or changes in facial muscles. Others find their sense of taste has changed, sometimes due to a disease or certain medications. Because of these and other factors, the diets of older adults are often lacking in calcium, protein and other nutrients essential to dental and overall health. I am a big fan of “juicing” raw fruits and vegetables, but if you would rather not do that all the time to get the benefits of these nutritious foods, maintaining a good set of teeth is a good idea. Why does my mouth feel dry? Reduced saliva flow that results in a dry mouth is a common problem among older adults. It is caused by certain
medical disorders and is often a side effect of medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers and diuretics. Some of the common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation, problems speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness or dry nasal passages. Left untreated, dry mouth can damage your teeth. Without adequate saliva to lubricate your mouth, wash away food, and neutralize the acids produced by plaque, dental decay can occur rampantly. Your dentist can recommend various methods to restore moisture. Sugar-free candy (especially with Xylitol) or gum stimulates saliva flow. Moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses. Although you don’t absolutely need your teeth to live a happy long life, maintaining good dental health makes it easier. Looking good, being healthier without the health risks of gum disease, decreasing the risk of dental pain, and enjoying what you eat are all good reasons to visit your dentist regularly. 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.dentalhealthforlife.com.
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