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May 2 - 8, 2012 • Vol. 8, No. 26

It's A Spring Thing

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– ROWLEY – Because the kids shouldn't have all the fun, the fourth grade parents at Pine Grove School are hosting a night out for the adults, called It’s a Spring Thing. They have booked Nicholson Hall in Newburyport on May 12 for a party that will include wine and beer, light food, dancing and, most importantly, the chance to bid on a wide array of items from sports memorabilia to fishing trips to jewelry. "It’s not just for the fourth grade parents or even just the Pine Grove Community. This is a great night out for everyone and it’s for a great cause," said Michele Ouellette, one of the co-chairs of the event along with Kerry Perley and Susan Mailhoit. Tickets are only $20 and all the proceeds go to underwrite a five-day trip for fifth graders next October to the Ferry Beach Ecology School (FBES) in Saco, ME. The trip is “wonderful,” said fifth grade teacher Elizabeth Eddy. At the Ecology School, located on the coast just south of Portland, the students stay in dorms for the week and learn about many different ecosystems, the plants and animals that live there, and the adaptations they have in order for them to thrive in that environment,” Eddy said. “Some of the ecosystems they visit are the beach, dunes, forest, tide pools and salt marsh. It is essential to our curriculum because it aligns to the state standards, and the students gain access to hands-on learning that is not possible in the classroom,” she wrote in an email. But the trip is not cheap. The total cost for the 85 students to attend for the five days is $35,000 or about $450 per student. That is about $150 less than FBES lists on its web site. So that every student can attend, the parents start raising money this year. In the past, the parents and students joined together to cook up a spaghetti dinner

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that also included some of the fun planned for this event. But last year, the parents decided to split off the silent auction and dancing, letting the students serve their spaghetti dinner in March. “It worked out wonderfully. They did really well last year,” said Kerry Perley, co-chair and donor of some auction items. “We are trying to build on their momentum.” Eddy wrote, “The students fundraise throughout their 4th grade year, and usually drop the price from $450 to $200 per student. However, because we feel this experience is so important for the students, we do not allow any of Continued on page 3

Shaving Her Head for Charity

Precision Fitness Equipment Page 8 Pat Marshall Link Art Gallery Dedication Pages 4 & 11 Angela Stokes with a full head of hair.

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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– HAVERHILL – Angie Stokes' friends, particularly those who gather with her many mornings for coffee and sticky buns at Leah Mae's Tea House, are not overly excited that their friend will soon be having her head shaved. “Some of my friends are sad that my hair is going soon,” Stokes said. Sharon Tripp, who owns Leah Mae's, agreed, “She's got great hair.” Stokes is getting her head shaved in an effort to raise money for the One Mission Kid's Cancer BuzzOff. “I am buzzing off my hair in an event to raise money for children and their families fighting pediatric cancer,” she wrote in an email. One Mission is a childhood cancer foundation dedicated to enhancing the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families. It says that it “provides help, hope, care and support to kids and their families touched by cancer.” On June 9 she and some of the students at the Hill View Montessori Charter Public School will sit for the ultimate hair cut. A few days earlier, on June 3, other Hill View students will attend an event at Gillette Stadium where hundreds of people, young and old, will sit for a buzz cut in exchange for donations to fight cancer in children. That event is sold out. All proceeds from Stokes' efforts and many others will benefit Children's Hospital Boston and the vital Continued on page 3

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To the Editor, Ipswich Town Meeting, coming MAY 8,2012 Are you an informed citizen? It is your TAX money being voted on. Are you informed, that important information is now on line. Go to Town website and down load and read (study) just like you do with your home or business budget, if you’re an accountant or number cruncher get INFORMED and ask questions. What’s on line? The warrant. The synopsis. Most important the 2013 Budget for Town. The 2013 School budget. Monthly Town and School expenditures. Hopefully a pie chart to easily read and see how much of your... • tax dollars and % are going for school expenses • tax dollars and % are going for town expenses; • tax dollars and % are going for debt service When you are INFORMED you may be able to understand that when you vote. YOU will be increasing your TAXES. The synopsis will show this ,bring a calculator and figure how much it will effect you. Before you go, educate your self about OPEC. This is health insurance that is unfunded because among other things ,raises were given instead of putting money aside for insurance Like if you took a raise instead of paying your insurance bill. Now it appears you, the TAX payer will be paying again for something that should have been paid out of previous TAXES.... Yet the Town continues to use your property like an atm .Property values are down but TAXES up....WHY? Town Meeting is your time to speak up and be counted. In this age of instant communication and technology, Financial information should be readily availably Be prepared and informed for Town Meeting “BEFORE” you go, not while your in your seat and not understand what’s happening don’t be intimidated be GET INFORMED Above all, insist in OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY. If for some reason you can’t get the links financial info e-mail me at FIRSTOPTSERV@COMCAST.NET Respectfully, Phil Goguen, Kingfisher Rd, Ipswich, Ma.

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Good Day, Please allow me to introduce myself to those parents and residents of Newbury, Salisbury, & Rowley who do not already know me I am; Dick Cummings a 19 year resident of Rowley my wife Patti and I have six children the youngest of whom are Schuyler (11 years) and Cameron (8 years) both are enrolled at Pine Grove School Rowley, Triton School system. I was graduated from Columbia University 1975 B.A. and Founded, Arbor Consulting, a Business Process Management Consulting Company (BPM) in 1998. My experience in local public service is: Rowley Selectman (6 yrs second term expiring); Triton Schools Budget Advisory Board member; Rowley Historic Commission member (7 yrs ongoing); Rowley Community Preservation Commission member (6 yrs ongoing); Bradstreet Land Use Committee member (3 yrs completed); Essex National Heritage Commission (Scenic Byway Committee Federal Grant 2y rs completed); and the Eastern Essex Veterans Association Representative (4 yrs ongoing). My prime motivation in seeking the 2012 Election as the Rowley representative to the Triton Regional School District Committee is that I have two children (Sky, eleven years & Cam, eight years) in the Triton school system and will have at least one child (Cam) in the Triton schools for the next decade. Therefore I want to be part of a solution that will make parents feel at ease and provide to them a sense of “peace of mind” knowing that their children enrolled in a Triton School, be it an elementary, middle or high school, will have “a vested parent” as a Triton School Committee member ready to contribute and ensure that our children receive the best educational experience we can provide, resulting in a brighter future for them in the years to come. Additionally, my service on the Triton school budget advisory board and my being part of the annual town of Rowley budget process that includes the Triton Regional District School budget makes me uniquely qualified regarding the fiscal understanding and responsibility of a Triton School Committee member. My initial goal(s) serving on the school committee is to: Honor & uphold my sworn oath to the Triton School Committee Charter and all that it stands for; Communicate and be visible, accessible, accountable, and committed to all the children, parents, and residents within the Triton Schools and the district; Become an informational resource & conduit to the parent’s, the residents, and the municipal governing bodies of Newbury, Rowley, & Salisbury relating to any and all school initiatives My Committee member goals include but are not limited to professional achievement and success through rigorous self-education and committee meeting experience to work in synergy with other school committee members using any and all resources available to me (public or private) regarding the business processes and educational initiatives of the Triton Regional School District Residents in Rowley already have come to know that my commitment to the aforementioned goals is already inherent in my DNA and many of these goals have become self-appointed responsibilities that I take seriously as a Rowley elected selectman. The benefit of achieving these goals has been to help demystify, educate, and remove any apprehension(s) Rowley residents and businesses may have or had had when questioning any decision making processes or initiatives involved in Rowley’s municipal government. The most important single factor in individual success is COMMITMENT. Commitment ignites action. To commit is to pledge yourself to a certain purpose or line of conduct. It also means practicing your beliefs consistently. There are, therefore, two fundamental conditions for commitment. The first is having a sound set of beliefs. There is an old saying that goes, "Stand for something or you'll fall for anything." The second is faithful adherence to those beliefs with your behavior. Voters should realize that our secret ballot system is a voting method in which a voter's choices in an election or a referendum are anonymous. The key aim is to ensure the voter records a sincere choice by forestalling attempts to influence the voter by intimidation or bribery. The system is one means of achieving the goal of political privacy. Cummings for the Kids campaign is a major stakeholder with two children enrolled in the Triton Schools and is committed by word and behavior to work diligently and responsibly to ensure that the children of the Triton Schools have the best educational experience that the district is capable of providing. Sincerely, Dick Cummings, Rowley MA

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painful treatments and lengthy hospital stays while their families cope with unimaginable stress, anxiety, and financial strain,” she wrote. Cancer has struck several people close to her. Both her parents and an aunt died from cancer. One of her best childhood friends contracted cancer as a child, but has survived because of good medical treatment like that provided by Children's Hospital. When she heard through her daughter, Maggie, who attends Hill View, about the fundraising effort, she

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GEORGETOWN - The Annual Meeting of the Byfield Cemetery Association will be held on Monday, May 21st at 7pm at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St, Georgetown. -----------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Join us on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6pm as local children’s author, Jerry Pallotta, visits the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland, MA! The Langley-Adams Library won an important grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. This “On the Same Page” grant is being used to support the program, One Book, One Community; “Groveland Gathers to Read.” Mr. Pallotta is the author of Going Lobstering, one of the library’s community reads books. Mr. Pallotta began writing books in 1986 and self-published his first book, Ocean Alphabet. He has written a series of nonfiction alphabet titles, including Icky Bug Alphabet, Jet Alphabet, Flower Alphabet, and many more. He has also written many books on other nonfiction subjects, such as the ocean and elementary math. Mr. Pallotta has been to over 3,500 For Sale schools and 350 conferences. He has spoken in all 50 states. On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Mr.•Pallotta will present an hour long presentation at the Langley-Adams Library on his creative process and books will be available for sale and to be autographed after the presentation. Online Opens at 5 p.m. registration is going on now. Please register through our online calendar of events by going to our website www.langleyadamslib.org or by calling Bar Menu & Fine Dining the library at 978-372-1732. This program is funded by a federal IMLS/LSTA grant -----------------------------------------------------------Childcare Available • • GROVELAND - Gina Lipkin, Youth Services Librarian of Langley-Adams in Groveland presents the following events for May: - Tiny Tots Story Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Time (birth- 2 years)- Tuesdays @ 10:15am (running the week of 4/23- the week of 5/14)- No registration required. - Bookworms Story Time Located at the Garrison Inn (3-5 years)- Tuesdays @ 1pm (running the week of 4/23- the week of 5/14)- No registration required. - Read & Rhyme Story Time (2-5 years)11 Brown Square, Newburyport Thursdays @ 10:15am (running the week of 4/23- the week of 5/14)- No registration required. - Family Fun Story Time (all ages)- Thursdays @ 1pm (running the week of 4/23- the week of 5/14)- No registration required. - Book Bites Book Club (grades 6-8)- Wed. 5/2 @ 4pm- Online registration required. - Lobster 101 (grades 6-12 & adults)- Wed. 5/2 @ 6:30pm- Online registration required. - High School Book Club (grades 9-12)- Mon. 5/7 @ 6pm- Online registration required. - Jerry Pallotta Author Visit (all ages)- Wed. 5/9 @ 6pm- Online registration required. - Reading with Hawke (grades K-3)- Fri. 5/11 @ 3:30pm- Contact the library to register. - Tide Pool Program (all ages)- Mon. 5/21 @ 6pm- Online registration required. - Teddy Bear Story Time (all ages)- Wed. 5/23 @ 6:30pm- No registration required. - Whose Line is it Anyway? (grades 6-12)- Wed. 5/30 @ 6pm- Online registration required. For more information: (978)372-1732 www.langleyadamslib.org -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Join the Ipswich Music, Art and Drama Association for an evening of adventure, romance and exceptional music on Saturday, May 19 when world-renowned organist David Briggs provides the soundtrack for the silent comedy/adventure movie “The General,” starring Buster Keaton, at the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County St., Ipswich. Briggs will offer a pre-film talk and demonstration at 7:30 p.m. The movie is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors and may be purchased at the door. For more information 283 Main Street, Rowley, MA. 01969 - On Historic Rte. 1A NorthShore call 978-356-3137, ext. 372. IMADA is a parent group supporting the fine arts in the Ipswich middle and high schools. -----------------------------------------------------------Featuring up to 240 Vendors from NEWBURYPORT - The month of May will feature two major efforts combining the Newburyport Shaw's supermarket in the Port Plaza and all over New England & New York Pennies for Poverty a local non profit organization to raise food for 5 of our local area food pantries. During the entire month of May Shaw's Every Sunday 5 AM to 3 PM will feature Pennies for Poverty collection jars next to all cash registers where shoppers can contribute cash for the purchase of essential food for For more info call: the food pantries. In addition, on the weekend of May 4th, 5th and 6th Pennies for Poverty will set up food collection stations at the Shaw's 978-948-3300 or 603-926-8163 exits where shoppers can contribute non perishable food which will be delivered to our local food pantries. Brandi McBriety Assistant Customer Service Manger of the Newburyport Shaw's says “It is an absolute pleasure for us to be able to work with Pennies for Poverty year after year. Better Homes & Gardens once stated, “One of the 30 best in the country.” We truly enjoy finding new ways to help contribute to the community. We are lucky to have such generous customers here in Newburyport, helping to make this food drive a continued success. We want to thank every person that contributes to our efforts in any way, big or small.” Eleanor Turke President of Pennies for Poverty states “We are extremely pleased with the efforts of Brandi McBriety and Shaw's supermarkets to provide such access and effort to help us fill our local food pantries who need our help more than ever” Pennies for Poverty and Shaw's hope you will contribute in any way that you can in this effort to reduce the effects of poverty in our local community. 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and larger. 9. Wallpaper - Many buyers today do not like wallpaper. They like paint. For those who do like wallpaper, the taste in colors and design is so diverse that the chance of consumers liking your wallpaper is slim. If your wallpaper is worn or especially if it is drooping or detaching from a bathroom wall, you’ll make no mistake by getting rid of it and replacing it with a fresh coat of paint. The more you can do to make your property as appealing as possible to the most people (while you spend as little as possible yourself) is the goal. 10. Exterior/Yard - Consumers do drivebys. If they do not like what they see on the outside, they will not come to see the inside. Hedges should be neatly trimmed and nothing should be growing over the windows or over the walkways. Place a plant on the door step. Keep all toys and equipment stored away. Paint the hand rails, steps and front door. That area is the first “touch” impression the buyer experiences and it should not be rusted or worn. Have as stress free an experience as possible while your home is on the market. The process is not one that lends itself to fun-filled days. It takes a lot of hard work and personal sacrifice to do it right but as your most valuable asset, you get back what you give. Good Luck! Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty Associates at 28 Bay Rd in S. Hamilton. For all buying/selling needs, you may call Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or at her office 978-468-5910 or visit www. countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

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keep the title to your home; the lender does not become the title holder. You own and can remain in your home as long as you meet all the Reverse Mortgage requirements. Is any home eligible for a Reverse Mortgage? Generally, single-family, two-to-four-unit owner-occupied dwellings, townhouses, approved condominium units and some manufactured homes are eligible for a Reverse Mortgage. The home must meet FHA minimum property standards. If home repairs are required, in some cases they can be completed after closing funds from the Reverse Mortgage. Does a Reverse Mortgage affect my eligibility for Social Security or Medicare benefits? A Reverse Mortgage usually does not affect eligibility for Medicare or Social Security benefits. Some government benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), may be affected my a Reverse Mortgage. You should consult a qualified professional to determine if there would be any impact to your government benefits. Are there income or credit score requirements necessary to qualify? No. There are no credit score and generally no income income requirements. If you have any questions or would like to see how much you qualify for, please contact George Manemnaus (MLO 5270) at Multi-State Mortgage, Inc. (MB2385) Telephone 978-3746600 or email George at george@multistatemortgage.com George is a past Vice President of the Massachusetts Mortgage Association. He is available for all mortgage questions. Multi-State Mortgage is a full service wholesale mortgage and refinance company.

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This column and the one to follow discuss the issues involved with the water used in the dental office. Water that is used in the dental office is usually the same town water that people drink, use to cook and bathe in. However, in the dental office, the water sits around in plastic tubing and “things” can grow in plastic tubing. Wouldn’t you like to know that the water being squirt into your mouth is clean? I am bringing this up because it is an often overlooked part of the dental office and is important to consider. The information was obtained from the ADA website. What are biofilms? Biofilms are microscopic communities that consist primarily of naturally occurring water bacteria and fungi. They form thin layers on virtually all surfaces, including dental water delivery systems. These common microbes or germs accumulate inside things like

showerheads, faucets and fountains, and in the thin tubes used to deliver water in dental treatment. Will biofilms harm me? Scientific reports have not linked illness to water passing through dental waterlines. In our environment, we are exposed to countless germs or bacteria. Yet, exposure to these common microbes does not mean that an individual will get an infection or a disease. However, when a person’s immune system is compromised because of age, smoking, heavy drinking, being a transplant or cancer patient or because of HIV infection, he or she may have more difficulty fighting off the invading germs. This is why the ADA encourages patients who may have weakened immune systems to inform their dentist at the beginning of any treatment. That way, the patient and dentist together can make the right treatment decisions. What has been done to prevent me from being exposed to someone else’s saliva during dental treatment? The ADA recommends that dentists follow the infection control guidelines of the ADA and CDC. These recommendations include the sterilization of dental instruments and the flushing of waterlines between patients. Additionally, the recommendations call for the installation and maintenance

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