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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– REGIONAL— Anne Sills worked with computers, doing billing and collection work for a payroll company, before she retired. So when an opportunity came up with the Amesbury Department of Public Works to do computer data entry a few hours a week in exchange for a discount on her property taxes, she jumped at it. That was three years ago, the first year of the Senior Tax Workoff Program in Amesbury. Sills proved to be so good at reading old cemetery cards and typing the information into the computer that the DPW asked her to stay on as a paid part-time employee. She works there now three days a week and volunteers more time at the Senior Center. “It is fun. People there are really nice,” the English-born Sills said. She is applying again this year for one of seven positions the city has for seniors to work a few hours a week in exchange for $500 off their May property tax bill. Sills will help work on computers at the Senior Center, including teaching executive director Annmary Connor how to do Excel spread sheets. In most cities and towns along the North Shore, seniors at least 60 Photo by Stewart Lytle years old can pay off some of their property taxes Anne Sills (seated) teaches Annmary Connor how to work in Excel. Continued on page 3
The Waterfront Fight May End Up in Court – Again
NEWBURYPORT – On September 12, the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority will again hold a public meeting to discuss its plans to develop Market Landing Park, along the riverfront. The NRA plans are to turn the four acres of NRA-owned parking lots on the riverfront into more park space and bike pathways, while keeping a significant number of parking spaces to serve the downtown area. Those initiatives would get rave reviews from those who like the waterfront as it is. But the NRA also proposes to sell a portion of the land to private developers to build “new shops, restaurants and residences on a portion of the existing parking lots,” according to its most recent newsletter. And that is where the political fight and possibly a legal battle
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may start. At the public meeting, scheduled for the Firehouse at 7 p.m., the NRA and its urban planning firm, Union Studios, a Providence, RI, will present a more detailed plan and show what the retail and residential buildings might look like. An engineering firm, hired by MassDevelopment, may also present findings on its soil testing. A key component in the plan is to build parking spaces for the new buildings underground, if the soil under them allows it. Under the state's Chapter 91 Photo by Stewart Lytle guidelines, the NRA cannot The Merrimack River waterfront. designate parking for the retail view corridors of the river from the NRA newsletter stated. and residential except below Merrimac Street. The Citizens for an Open ground or above the first level. “This not only will create Waterfront is not buying the NRA Union Studios will also show dynamic new energy along argument. how the buildings will be laid Merrimac Street, but also will “Four acres is a small, priceless out on the site to maintain generate new taxes for the city,” Continued on page 3
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Triathletes Triumph
Over 160 triathletes descended on Crane’s Beach on Fri., Aug. 24th to test their mettle in a battle against surf, sand and asphalt! Swimmers started off the triathlon with a ½ mi. swim followed by a 2.9 run “around the Castle” and back through the dunes to the bike staging area and then off on a 9.2 mi. bike ride on Argilla Rd. Local athlete Greg Krathwohl (54:50) took 1st place for the Open Male category and Ipswich’s own Donna Adams was 1st Female (1:04:30). Other Age Group winners from Ipswich include: Sandi Purinton (1:07:55) and Lucia Greenough (1:14:05). “We had a great turnout and over 30 volunteers to help coordinate this event” according The Town Common Courtesy Photo to Race Director Terry Gauthier. Swimmers assemble at the start of the Ipswich Triathlon on Fri., Aug. 24th at Crane's Special thanks to The Trustees Beach, Ipswich. Over 160 took on the challenge of the .5 mi. swim followed by a 2.9 mi. of Reservations” states Gauthier, “the and 9 mi. bike. lifeguards and beach personnel were immense again this year in their efforts and support of this annual event. It is a unique and memorable race in a very special location and we are grateful to TTOR for the opportunity to hold this event annually. Sponsors for the event were Institution for Savings (Major) and The Town Common Courtesy Photo Donald M. Greenough Law Office, Lucia Greenough of Ipswich runs in the Ipswich Center for Physical Therapy, second leg (2.9 mi.) of the 2012 Ipswich after completing the 1/2 First National Bank of Ipswich, as Ymi.Triathlon swim and before heading out on a 9 well as Rowley House of Pizza. mile bike ride to complete the journey!
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area. Do not sell Newburyport's soul by turning our historic port into a trite commercial circus. We are history's caretakers. When it's gone, it's lost forever,” wrote Joanie Purinton of Byfield. The group, which has been fighting development plans along the waterfront for decades, wants to keep the waterfront open. They do not want to sell any of the land. “After much discussion and hand-wringing following the defeat of Roger Foster's hotel proposal, there is consensus in the city that this is the best use of our last precious piece of public open space,” wrote Sandra Small of Newburyport. If there was any doubt about the demand for space along the waterfront, Joseph Leone, who owns the Black Cow restaurant one of only two restaurants on the river,, may have laid it to rest with new plans to convert the old Davis Auto Parts store on Merrimack
Street into a brew pub with a deck to view the river. The Waterfront Trust is also studying the possibility of adding more dockage space in the river because of the high demand from yacht owners to berth along the Newburyport riverfront. Much of the criticism of the NRA proposal has been directed at Mayor Donna Holaday and NRA Chairman James Shanley. Ironically the two ran against one another three years ago when Holaday was elected to her first term. The critics accuse Holaday of selling out to developers. “What troubles me most is the mayor’s 180-degree change of mind since she was elected mayor in 2009. Her firm stance on keeping the waterfront open is one of the main reasons why she won the corner office in the first place. Which begs the question — which green stuff carries more weight?” wrote Laurel Allgrove of Newburyport.
Shanley said it is natural for Holaday and him to be singled out for criticism. She is the point person for he city. He is the NRA's lead person. “She did change her mind,” Shanley said. “She looked at the facts, really studied it and then came out with the position she has. It takes a lot of guts. Politics is a tough business.” The NRA has the authority to proceed with the plans even in the face of opposition being driven by the Citizens for an Open Waterfront. The city could not stop the plan even it wanted to. But the courts could. And the opponents have hinted that they may again file a law suit to stop the NRA's plan, as they did when a hotel was proposed for the waterfront. A law suit would slow or even stop the NRA's plans entirely. But the NRA shows no sign of backing down. And it has an income stream to wage what could be an expensive legal battle.
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at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry. DEDICATION OF THE NEW 9/11 MEMORIAL IN ROWLEY On Saturday, September 8th at 1pm there will be a dedication ceremony of a new 9/11 Memorial in Rowley at the site of the existing Memorial at the intersections of Cross and Pleasant Streets. The new Memorial will include a piece of steel from the World Trade Center in New York City as well as a plaque of a poem written by a 5th grader that was selected from a contest held among 5th & 6th Graders at the Pine Grove School in Rowley this past spring. Local, State and Federal officials will be in attendance. The new Memorial is to enhance the existing memorial placed there in 2002 in memory of James & Marey Trentini and Laurie Olsen Neira, all former residents of Rowley, who were passengers on American Airlines Flight 11, the first hijacked airliner to be flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on Sept., 11th, 2001. The public is invited to attend to honor their memory. SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, September 8, 9:00-11:30 am Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. THE WONDER AND THE WOW: IN SEARCH OF SHOREBIRDS Family educator Lisa Hutchings takes adults to look for migrating shorebirds. Saturday, September 8, 9:30 am-noon Meet at the waterfront boardwalk in Newburyport. $27. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats. EARLY FALL FESTIVAL AT JACKSON HILL CIDER DAY • Celebrate www.thetowncommon.co the start of fall at Jackson Hill Cider Day, held Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Jackson House, the oldest house in northern New England. The historic orchard of the c. 1664 Jackson House comes alive during this early fall festival with music, children's games, crafts, and seasonal refreshments. Help grind apples and press cider. The Jackson House is located at 76 Northwest Street, along the north shore of the North Mill Pond. The event is free to members of Historic New England, $6 for nonmembers, and $3 for children. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 603-436-3205 or by visiting the Events
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GRANDPARENTS DAY SHOREBIRD CRUISE ABOARD THE YANKEE CLIPPER Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper host families with children ages three and up for this exploration of the lower Merrimack River. Sunday, September 9, 8:45–10:45 am Meet at the Newburyport waterfront boardwalk. Adults $27; Children $19. Preregistration is required. Call 978462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS AND CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION September 9th at 9:30 am, St. James Episcopal Church Groveland. A Blessing of the Backpacks to celebrate and bless this year’s school experience for children, followed by an ice cream social, music on the lawn, and registration for Saint James’ Church School. Regular church school begins at 9:15 am on September 16th. This year’s Church School programs focus on Bible story telling that are relevant to young people’s lives. Come find out more about how our new program helps children gain the confidence they need to wonder about and deepen their faith. Call 978 373-1270 for more details or go to www. saintjamesgroveland.org. TAKE A WALK ON THE WILDSIDE: BIRDING BONANZA Spend quality time with your family as Lisa Hutchings takes you on eye-opening experiences in our natural neighborhood. This month, we go out to look at migrating shorebirds. For families with children ages 7 through 11. Sunday, September 9, noon-2:30 pm Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $11; Children $8. Preregistration is required. Call 978462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. STEEL DRUM BANDS Zach Field Drum Studios is New England’s Premiere percussion teaching facility. ZFDS is located in the Tannery Marketplace in downtown
Newburyport. The studio has 6 percussion instructors and offers drum-set, mallet keyboard, steel drum and hand percussion lessons. ZFDS has six student steel drums bands and four weekly pre-k classes. Recently, ZFDS has been offering lessons on the computer program, Abelton Live, a computer program used to create live electronic music.Sunday, September 9 at 3pm Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport Adults $10 • Students $8. For more info please call the Box Office at 978/4627336 or visit online at www.firehouse.org JAZZ CRUISE The Legends – WNBP (1450AM) presents their annual End of Summer Jazz Cruise with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Firehouse Center for the Arts, on Sunday, September 9 from 5-8pm. Tickets are $35 each and are available at the Firehouse Box Office (Market Square, Newburyport, Wed-Sun 12N-5P); by calling 978/462-7336, or online at www.firehouse.org . Featured performer will be the Bobby Keyes Trio. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th SEABIRDS AND WHALES Board the Prince of Whales for a birding and whale watching trip guided by marine mammal naturalists and Joppa Flats staff. Monday, September 10, 10:00 am-3:00 pm Meet at the waterfront boardwalk in Newburyport. Adults $48. Children ages 4 and up $33. Preregistration is required by calling Newburyport Whale Watch at 1-800-848-1111. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats. BROWN BAG LUNCH Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, will host its monthly brown bag lunch on Monday, September 10 at noon. Salem State professor, writer and Ipswich resident, Chris Fauske, will present a lecture entitled “Take Charge of Your Writing,” - a teacher’s guide to writing and being published. Question and answer session follows. Bring your lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. September 10th Call 978-356-2811 for information or
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Seniors must apply to participate in the program, and open slots will be filled accordingly to eligibility, skills and availability. With $5,000 funded in this current budget the number of slots are limited. There will be 6 slots for $750 and one slot for $500. The Senior Tax Work Off Program is allowed under MGL Chapter 59 Section 5K. The city adopted this section of the law in May of 2007. This is the fourth fiscal year the program has successful run. For more information about the program contact Annmary Connor, Council on Aging Director, (978) 388-8138 or email at connora@amesburyma.gov. To apply, call the senior center for an interview and complete the application prior to your interview, stop by the senior center for an application or download the application off the www.ameburyma.gov web site. For Sale ------------------------------------------------------------ • AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church at 37 Market Street, Amesbury has weekly Sunday School classes beginning Sunday, September 16 at 9:00 am for adults and children age 5 and older. The Ten Commandments will be the topic of study. Not just what they demand of us, but how they lead us to help us appreciate the God's saving grace in Jesus Christ. All are welcome. Worship begins at 10:00 am that includes nursery for children ages 4 and under and Junior Church for ages 5-9 years old. Coffee Hour follows worship. -----------------------------------------------------------• • AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging and Beacon Hospice will be hosting a bereavement group on Thursdays at 5:30 staring on September 6th. Location is the New Senior Community Center at 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. Healing from Loss – a bereavement support group for individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one. It is through the process of sharing in a confidential environment that healing is fostered. The group will meet on Thursday evenings starting at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call Lu Bonanno, Beacon Hospice at 978-837-3333 for additional information and to register. The group is offered as a free service to the community. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - First Congregational Church of Georgetown will be hosting their Annual Fall Fair on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20th. The Fair offers many events including a Mother/Daughter Tea, White Elephant Area, Lobster Roll Luncheon, Chili/Corn Chowder Lunch, Homemade Goodies, Our Own Pies, and Turkey Supper with “All the Fixins”. Crafters who make their own items, who are interested in renting a space should complete an application found at www.georgetowncongregational.org. For more information, call the Church Office at 978-352-8443. -----------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Russian icon maker, teacher and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique "The Art of Icon Painting" workshop. There will four 3-hour sessions on Sundays: October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 1pm to 4pm at Nichols Village (54 Main St Groveland, MA 01834) in Groveland MA. It is a hands-on studio workshop for students interested in learning how to create traditional Russian icons, one of the world's oldest and most respected forms of religious art. The program will include a detailed discussion and demonstration of traditional materials and methods of icon making. Then, under the direction of the instructor, students will create their own icons using a combination of traditional and contemporary materials and methods. Students will learn about board and painting surface preparation, gessoing, image rendering, pigments, brush strokes techniques, detailing, highlighting, gilding, Old Slavonic lettering, and varnishing. No painting experience is required for my Icon Painting class. Experienced artists will also feel very comfortable in my workshop. For more information, please contact Marina Forbes directly at (603) 332-2255, by e-mail at marina@ anylanguage.org or please visit MarinaForbes.com -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Auditions of the Chorus North Shore Honors Youth Choir will be held at 3:30 on Thursday, September 20 at Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church, 31 County Road, Ipswich followed by the first rehearsal. All young singers age 10 through high school are invited to try out. No preparation needed; no tuition required; fully sponsored by Chorus North Shore and cultural grants. Rehearsals are weekly on Thursdays at Ascension Memorial Church. For more information call 978 468-2841 or 978 356-4713 or visit www.chorusnorthshore.org. -----------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Hampton’s Epic Oriental Rug offers New England's largest selection of fine new and antique oriental rugs. Menashe Cohen has been in the business for the over 25 years. FREE APPRAISAL MONTH Through September 23rd 10 - 5 PM. Over 25 years of experience, third generation in the business. Bring any oriental rug(s) for this appraisal month. A rare opportunity for you to get all the information you always wanted..... the verbal appraisal would include the following info, the origin of your rug(s) , age, the story behind the design, structure, materials, dyes, and most importantly the value of your rug(s). 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NEWBURY - The Historical Society of Old Newbury will hold the 2012 Appraisal Day on Saturday September 15, from 10 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will take place (rain or shine) at the Society’s Cushing House Museum, 98 High Street, Newburyport. The public is invited to bring family heirlooms and other possessions to be examined for their financial value or for their cultural and historic significance. The appraisal fee for one item is $8.00. For three items the fee is $20.00. A number of local antique dealers, as well as experts in collectables will be on hand for this event. Categories include: Furniture and clocks, Silver, Paintings and Folk Art, Prints and Etchings, Fine jewelry, Costume jewelry and Vintage Clothing, Fabrics and Embroidery, Military Firearms, Nautical instruments, Charts, Ship Models. Appraisal Day is one of the Historical Society’s public out-reach programs. Fees are collected to finance the event. Money in excess of operating costs will be used towards the conservation of possessions already owned by the Museum. For instance, extra money collected during past Appraisal Days has supported the restoration of a unique 1810 David Wood tall clock, given to the Society by the Roland Woodwell Estate of Joppa. -----------------------------------------------------------Open 7 Days a Week NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Roots Music Concert Series announced its 2012-2013 season. Tickets available starting September 5 at Belleville Thrift 1pm - 9pm Shop, 300 High Street, Wed 9-12, Saturday, 9-12; Dyno Records, Middle St. Newburyport; and online at www.mktix.com/bc. For more information, ICE CREAM STAND SPECIAL email bellevilleconcerts@gmail.com. Build a Sundae... Toppings Free! -----------------------------------------------------------Monday nights are motorcycle nights.... NEWBURYPORT - The Graf Rink, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its fall Learn to Skate and show off your bike, meet others! Tiny Tots programs. Classes will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information Keep an eye out for our Kid’s Weekend, such as class times and cost. Specialized classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Bouncy House, Pony Rides, and more! 978-372-5558 Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the 7-week series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. All classes are taught by professional coaches who have been hired by North Shore Rink Management and who have successfully completed a comprehensive background screening process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Our next series of Learn to Skate will begin late October. Newburyport, Salisbury, Newbury, Byfield, Plum Island, & Rowley The Graf Rink offers private and semi-private skating lessons for all ages and levels of skating! Private lessons are ideal for both hockey and figure skaters who are looking to polish their skating skills. Please contact Nikki Roberts in the Graf Rink office for more information or send an email to nikki@ Merrimack River Entrance grafrink.com. The Graf Rink will continue to hold daily Public Skating and Stick Time practices throughout the summer. Birthday party packages as well as advertising opportunities are also available. Please contact the rink at (978) 462-8112 or visit our website at www.grafrink.com for more information. 42o 49’N 070o 49’W -----------------------------------------------------------SEPT DATE HIGH LOW SUN NEWBURYPORT - Take time to honor those who served. The Friends of the Newburyport Council on Aging will again affiliate with the Exchange Club 05 Wed 3:16 7.81 3:30 8.09 9:58 0.72 10:28 0.60 6:12 7:10 with their "Field of Flags" to be held at the Bartlett Mall from September 7 to 10 to honor and remember the victims of 911, veterans and active servicemen. Flags purchased for $40.00 will benefit the exchange club and if designated, will raise $10.00 per flag for the Friends who in turn assist elder service programs. 06 Thurs 4:00 7.43 4:13 7.86 10:40 1.06 11:15 0.88 6:13 7:08 Flags will be placed to honor your designee, but must be picked up by 911. The dedication ceremony and flag display is impressive. For more information 07 Fri 4:47 7.08 5:00 7.64 11:24 1.37 xx xx 6:15 7:06 and donation forms call 978-462-8650 by September 5 to participate. Take time to honor those who served. The Friends of the Newburyport Council on 08 Sat 5:38 6.80 5:51 7.48 12:05 1.13 12:14 1.60 6:16 7:05 Aging will again affiliate with the Exchange Club with their "Field of Flags" to be held at the Bartlett Mall from September 7 to 10 to honor and remember the victims of 911 veterans and active servicemen. Flags purchased for $40.00 will benefit the exchange Club and if designated, will raise $10.00 per f lag for 09 Sun 6:34 6.64 6:47 7.41 1:00 1.30 1:08 1.73 6:17 7:03 KAYAKS We stock the Friends, who, in turn, assist elder service programs. Flags will be placed to honor your designee, but must be picked up by 9/11. The dedication ceremony 10 Mon 7:31 6.62 7:45 7.48 1:58 1.33 2:06 1.72 6:18 7:01 and flag display is very impressive. For more information and donation forms call 978-462-8650 by September 5 to participate. Wilderness Systems - Old Town COM-PAC 11 Tues 8:27 6.78 8:40 7.67 2:54 1.21 3:02 1.53 6:19 6:59 -----------------------------------------------------------Perception - Necky PRECISION 12 Wed 9:18 7.08 9:31 7.97 3:46 0.96 3:55 1.21 6:20 6:58 NEWBURYPORT - The YWCA Greater Newburyport has been chosen as September’s Not Your Average Cause at Not Your Average Joe’s in Ocean Kayak Newburyport. Every Tuesday night throughout September, Not Your Average Joe’s will setZuma, aside anLaser amount equal to 15% of all purchases made by 13 Thurs 10:05 7.49 10:19 8.31 4:33 0.62 4:44 0.78 6:21 6:56 Sunfish, SAILBOATS Canoes YWCA supporters after 4:00 PM (excluding alcohol, gratuity, and tax). YWCA supporters identify themselves to servers with Not Your Average Cause certificates. You can obtain certificates at the YWCA, 13 Market Street. If supporters forget theirWe certificates, Rangers - Old Town - Radisson KAYAKS stockthey can ask for duplicates at NYAJ. 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NEWBURYPORT - Newburyport's Sister City organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner and dance for all ages on Saturday, September 15 at the Elks Lodge, 25 Low Street, Newburyport. The event begins at 6 PM and features a dinner menu of African dishes served against a background of African music. The Mombasa bazaar will offer discerning Christmas shoppers a variety of East African jewelry and crafts. Baskets from KAYAKS the Taita Hills of southern Kenya containing gift certificates and a variety of other desirable items will be raffled off to lucky winners. After the dinner, We stock popular drummer and deejay Greg Coles will get party goers swaying with the sounds of the African night. Coles will give a dance demonstration and Wilderness Systems - Old Town lesson as part of the program. Proceeds from the dance support projectsCOM-PAC in Bura, Kenya, Newburyport's sister city. These include include schooling Perception - Necky and school uniforms for HIV/AIDS orphans a school soccer league program, reforestation and soil conservation programs and a primary school ePRECISION learning project. All projects are developed on a partnership basis with groups in the Bura community. Exchange visits between familiea in the greater Ocean Kayak Sunfish, Newburyport area and Bura Kenya have been going on for 20 years. In 2013,Zuma, GNBA’s Laser goal is to bring two teachers from Bura to share their culture Canoes and life stories with the children of our community. Exchange Committee members John Carroll, Sue Crawford, Susan Gabriel, Joanna Hammond, Mad River - Old Town - Radisson Katie Nye, and Ted Van Nahl welcome your interest in sponsorship for these visitors. Tickets will be available at the door or beforehand by contacting Joanna Hammond and Ted Van Nahl at 978-388-3230. Ticket prices are adults $25, students $15; children under 12 are free. 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The Council will distribute $3,870 in grants for 2013. Last year’s funded projects included: Rowley Library (museum passes and children’s summer program), Newburyport Choral Society Community Sing, Family Concert on the Common by the Merrimack Concert Band, and Cooperative Creativity in art for Pine Grove fourth graders. The Rowley Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. The Rowley Cultural Council is also seeking new members who would be willing to serve the community by helping make decisions for awarding grant money. 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Tickets are available at the Hilton Senior Center for $10. The Salisbury Council on Aging currently services over 2,700 senior citizens from the seacoast communities. Our volunteers deliver almost 9,000 congregate meals yearly and serve over 3,000 in house meals. The Salisbury Senior Center is accommodating the majority of our community programs, mainly senior citizens, with fitness programs, lunch, 12! 20 , 11 20 , 10 20 , 09 2008, 20 bingo, seminars, social events and educational programs. The center also is utilized by community AA meetings, town board meetings, and many other community organizations and events. September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to focus attention on the positive aspects of growing older, and the Salisbury Senior Center is dedicated to serving the needs of elders. But we need your help to continue to provide quality service in a friendly, warm, and safe environment for our seniors….“Home away from Home”. . All proceeds to benefit interior improvements to the Hilton Center. The interior is in need of sprucing up; the flooring needs to be updated, as do our ceiling tiles. We would appreciate support from the community with a donation of an item or service for this Fall Fling Auction. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. For more information, tickets or contributions, please call the Center at 978-462-2412. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Community Blood Drive at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury Friday, September 14, 2012, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. sponsored by the Salisbury Lions Club and the American Red Cross. Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and every pint donated could save up to three lives. The Red Cross is urging the public to make an appointment to donate blood by calling 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood. org. 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In addition to a farm-to-table-style dinner prepared by 192 Dodge Rd U:1 (A), Rowley 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 207 $180,000 $160,000 $214,000 Ipswich chef Christopher DeStefano, the event will feature silent and live auctions with paintings 47 Hull St, Wenham 4 room, 1 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 53 $229,900 $247,500 $229,900 and artwork donated by talented local artists. Susan Wornick of WCVB-TV Channel 5 will be 9-B Emery St, Merrimac 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 96 $249,900 $249,900 $269,900 the auctioneer. 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Watch Your Step • • Sports Sports WhereSports the Buffalos Roam howling at the moon next door or leaving “tracesâ€? behind within the neighborhood itself. New home owners are wise to check with the town hall to learn what regulations exist for pets. It is even wiser to fence in an area to secure the pets and never leave them outside without being monitored. Presently there is a pair of little dogs in the same neighborhood and they bark at trees, clouds, oxygen and just life in general. They bark when the sun comes up, when it stays up and when it starts its descent. They bark when the moon appears, while it continues to shine, and until the sun begins to rise again. The neighbors will do well not to feed them to the “buffalosâ€? because the Barking Laws in many towns are stacked against the neighbors. In real estate, we see so much of life behind closed doors. We see the good the bad and the ugly. What is always a pleasure is to see people happy in their homes. It does not take a lot to make most folks happy from what I have learned, but it is most disturbing to see the unhappiness one neighbor can cause another. The fault never lies with an animal when it frightens, injures or disturbs a neighbor. If there is any fault at all, it usually lies with the pet owner for not having controlled the pet. Use fences. Monitor your pets. Bring them inside if they continue to bark after you have determined that it is for no other reason but that the moon is out. Do, however, pay attention to whatever has alerted your cherished family members. They have an uncanny way of protecting us from harm far more than causing it. Enjoy your new neighborhoods and be sure your pets become good neighbors as well. Broker/REALTORÂŽ 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
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