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AMESBURY – When you love playing soccer outdoors, it is tough to live in New England where the snows cover your favorite pitch for months at a time.

But members of the Over the Hill League Soccer League are inventive, tough or some might say crazy.

Five avid soccer players – Charlie Stacy, Charlie Shreenan, Dave Arnone, Dick Miller and Nat Stevens – wanted to continue playing outdoors on Sunday mornings after the Over the Hill League games season ended in the fall. So they approached the Amesbury Sports Park about

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decades was the source for the clipped signatures of the signers of The Declaration of Independence. Among the signatures with John Hancock as the centerpiece, are Button G w i n n e t t , Lewis Morris, George Walton,

George Wythe, Samuel Adams, George Taylor, Thomas Nelson Jr., Thomas McKean, Matthew Thornton, Robert Morris, Josiah Bartlett, Robert Treat Pain, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Joseph Hewes, Francis Lewis, John Adams, Thomas Lynch Jr. and more.

“The home was in deplorable condition,” reported Dan Meader, gallery manager, “The roof had been leaking for years. There was mold and water damage. The objects in the home had been there for generations when the entire estate was purchased with contents in the Early 1960’s by a gentleman with a great sense of history. Over the years since the purchase in the ‘60’s the house remained untouched falling into disrepair. The place was packed with true treasures, much in good condition but sadly lots of things were ruined due to the conditions in which they were stored. It is amazing we were able to find what we did!

Other American objects featured will include a two-toned powder blue sign with white letters, identically painted on both sides, signed "Browne" from Ipswich,

Massachusetts; a half-plate daguerreotype, depicting a gold mining scene, in the original case, taken in 1849 or 1850’s showing eleven men in a California gold rush mine and campsite; a very rare Saint-Louis Plaque of George Washington; a pair of colonial period shoes; Nantucket basket and several exquisite miniature portraits on ivory.

The collection of Asian treasures from the Florida home features an impressive twelve part screen with 110 tiles; a pair of Famille Rose garden seats; white jade carvings; snuff bottles; gilt carvings; ivory carvings; netsukes; embroidered textiles; many unusual 18th and 19th pieces of Porcelain; Celadon; Huanghuali furniture; Japanese Satsuma; plaques and more.

The sale will feature a fine selection of over 50 paintings including American, European, marine, landscapes, and European Modernism. All are well listed, fresh and in untouched condition including a portrait by William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) of his daughter Helen that had been in one New Jersey family for generations before coming to Massachusetts; three by highly-regarded visual artist Joseph Floch (1895-1977); a spectacular Modernist still life gouache, signed 1931, Paris by Russian artist Robert Rafailovich Falk (1888-1958); an oil on canvas signed by Ipswich, Mass. artist Harry Allchin (1849-1907); an American tall ship at-sail oil on canvas by American marine artist Marshall Johnson Jr., (1850-1921) and “Composition dans un Cercle no.5.Aluminum 15” signed by Jean Arp (1887-1966), right out of a Palm Beach, Fl area estate, the work

has never been touched or cleaned and is signed and numbered while also retaining its original Lucite stand. Arp was a founding member of the Dada movement and his work also appeared in an exhibition of surrealist artists in Paris.

“This is an old fashioned estate auction with Americana and Continental furniture; decorative accessories; folk art; Native America rugs, baskets and pottery art,: and 50 plus lots of sterling and coin silver,” added McInnis. “Our entire catalog along with pre-auction estimates and descriptions is available on our Web site www.mcinnisautcions.com.”

A licensed auctioneer since 1978, John McInnis is a professional estate appraiser and auctioneer with the largest full-service auction house on Boston's North Shore. With galleries, located in historic Amesbury, MA and Stuart, FL, McInnis is fully licensed, bonded and insured for the sale of antiques, fine art and real estate in both states. McInnis prides himself on providing state-of-the-art professional services in estate appraisal, consulting, marketing, and liquidation with confidentiality and courtesy. Clients include estate trust officers, banks, realtors, and private collectors.

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Auctioneers and appraisers are truly treasure hunters. On Saturday, February 22nd, John McInnis Auctioneers in Amesbury, MA will sell a wide range of properties from Early American riches that were recently discovered in a dilapidated North Shore home to an important Asian collection from an estate in Palm City, FL.

“Finding fine antiques and art objects that have been in private homes for decades and even centuries is what makes this field so exciting,” said John McInnis, auctioneer. “This Washington’s Birthday auction will feature 700 lots including a very rare assembled collection of clipped signatures of the signers of The Declaration of Independence mounted on a piece of cardboard in the 19th century, some fabulous American marine paintings, fine art and antiques from the estate of Kirk Lemoyne "Lem" Billings and an extensive collection of over 100 pieces of Asian art from a prominent New York City Collector assembled in the 1950s and 1960s. The diversity and quality of items in this auction is impressive.”

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Rowley Veterans Association Open to All is encouraged, it isn't necessary. Veterans often sign up to be A-level members of the club, and non-veterans can be associate, or B-level, members.

Beer costs the same whether you are a veteran or not. “A lot of people are under the impression that only (Veterans of Foreign Wars) VFW members can come here,” said assistant manager James Edwards said.

The VFW, whose membership has dwindled significantly in recent years, still has a room at the club where it meets. Some of the RVA's board members are also VFW members. But that is the only connection between the two.

Although the large sign out front identifies the club as VFW Rowley Post 5707, the VFW returned the building to the RVA about a year ago. In the 1940s, the RVA started a club in a Quonset hut on the property and then built the club building as a VFW post. For years the RVA has operated the bar downstairs and paid rent to the VFW.

Now the popular club and function hall is back in the hands of the non-profit RVA.

The club, which attracts 40 to 70 patrons many nights and most weekends, has two pool tables.

There is pizza from the Rowley House of Pizza daily and on weekends Edwards grills up hot dogs and other bar foods, including soups, chicken or American chop suey. On Sunday afternoons in the fall, the club has its own tailgate party before the New England Patriots play on television. And Veterans Day is special at the club.

But the real attraction of the RVA are the people who come to enjoy being with their friends.

“We have a lot of regulars,” Edwards said, including two men who are in their 90s and still drive themselves to the club. “So I guess you could say the age group is from 21 to 101.”

Since the RVA took over ownership of the building, there has been several improvements. Thanks to the generosity of several regular patrons, the bar area has more than 40 new stools, plus new tables and additional chairs. The new furniture has the sponsors' names on them, but anyone can sit in them.

More renovations to the club, including a new bar, are being planned, Edwards said.

Upstairs is a function room that will hold up to 120 guests for birthday parties, baby showers, wedding receptions and holiday parties. A Georgetown running

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group uses the function room for its parties. And the Patriot Riders, a veterans motorcycle group, gather in the function room for its events.

Last weekend, the club hosted a customer appreciation day with raffles, food and drink.

The RVA also uses the club and function room to help the community.

Four to six times a year, the Red Cross uses the function room for blood drives. The Boy Scouts use the space after its Pinewood Derby. The American Cancer Society and other charitable organizations hold fundraisers there.

These events attract people from all over the North Shore, but the core group come from Rowley and Ipswich, Edwards said.

The club also supports veterans groups. It raises money to help the Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill, which houses 22 veterans. In addition to food drives at the holidays, the club bought the center two turkey roasting ovens at Thanksgiving. And several times a year, Edwards empties out the collection buckets and buys needed toiletries for the veterans.

To get involved with the RVA, stop in for a pint and make some new friends. You'll be glad you did.

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Continued from page 1playing on the park's artificial turf between November, when the fall season ends, and April, when the spring season begins.

“We love the game,” Stevens said.

They enjoy the exercise, improving their skills, staying in shape, the camaraderie with the other players and maybe sipping a beer together after the game.

When the Sports Park field was covered with snow, they figured they could shovel it, particularly when it had only two or three inches of snow.

That was 10 years ago.Nicknamed the Snow Dogs, the

players gather at 8 a.m. on Sundays to play outdoors. All of the Snow Dogs are over 50 years of age, half are over 60 and include two players, 73-year-old Luis Ramirez and almost 70-year-old Ian McGregor. Stacy and Stevens are 67.

The original idea was that they would clear enough of the artificial turf field to shoot on goal, play keep away and other small side drills with a handful of players.

But other players wanted to get in on the fun, Stevens said. In the last decade, the Snow Dogs have grown in numbers. Stevens said he now has an email list of about 50 players. On a given Sunday, enough

players will show up to make up two or three nine-member teams.

With just a few more players, the Snow Dogs may add a second practice at 10, Stevens said.

The Amesbury Sports Park, just off I-495, enjoys having the Snow Dogs play at the park so much it started plowing the artificial turf field. The plow driver even rigged the plow with a metal bar that keeps the plow from tearing up the turf.

“These guys are wonderful,” said Meredith Robinson, sales director for the park.

Not just anyone can join the Snow Dogs. “We are a little picky,” Stevens said. Players have to be respectful of one another, no pushing and shoving, no elbowing.

“This is not street soccer,” he said.

When a new player asks to be part of the Snow Dogs, Stevens said he tells the player to come check the group out, and “We'll check you out.”

The Over the Hill Soccer League is the largest soccer league in New England with 194 teams in four age brackets, ages 30 and up, 40 and up, 57 and up and over 64. There are seven divisions in each bracket. There are six over-30 divisions, seven masters divisions, three seniors divisions and a veterans division. Most divisions have 12

teams divided into North and South groups. Each team plays the other five teams in its division twice each season

The league, which began in 1981, plays two 10-game seasons followed by two playoff games to determine the division champions.

“The games are spirited, but mostly clean,” said the league's web site.

Winners not only receive a trophy, but also are moved up to the next division in its age group.

The competitiveness of the league can be seen in a recent rule change, which allows coaches of opposing teams to challenge the identity of some players.

To join the Snow Dogs, call Nat Stevens at 978-687-3421.

To find a team in the Over the Hill Soccer League, visit its web site, www.othsl.org.

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HISTORY OF TATTOOSAt the Langley Adams Library in

Groveland on Wednesday, February 19th @ 3:30pm (TEENS & UP) Beauty Marks: A History of Tattoos. Tokala Sage Close will be presenting this program about tattoos for us! Learn about: Geographic locations across the globe, images and symbols,tools and methods, U.S. tattooing: Now and then, show and tell and then question time! Plus, get your own temporary Tattoo! Please register! 978-372-1732 or online:www.langleyadamslib.org

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stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fi tness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUPTh e Alzheimer's Support Group

wll gather Wednesday, February 19th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Drive, Rowley. Th is group is for caregivers caring for a loved one with diagnosed Alzheimer's or other memory impairment diseases. We gather to increase our knowledge of the diseases and to share our stories. Co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association and have worked with the dementia population and their families for several years. You may contact Suzanne at 978-500-2523 or Dawn Edwards at 781-720-9046 with any questions or for more information. Please give yourself some time to yourself.

CAN THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION KEEP US SAFE

On Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00pm in the lower meetinghouse of Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, the Documentaries and Discussion group presents “Can the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Keep Us Safe?” by Stephen Comley Sr., the founder of the whistleblower's organization We the People. Join in a discussion with Stephen Comley Sr. Mr. Comley has waged a decades long struggle with the NRC to provide better

oversight of the Seabrook and other nuclear power plants. Come hear his description of that struggle and about his current campaign to bring concerns about these issues to the notice of the Obama administration. Free and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE

February 19, 2014: Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main St., Ipswich will host its monthly Wednesday Evening Lecture at 7:30pm. Lindsay Randall and Marla Taylor, staff at the Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology at Phillips Andover, will provide an archaeologists’ perspective of the Bull Brook Paleoindian site in Ipswich. Our Wednesday Evening Lecture series is generously sponsored by First Ipswich Bank. Cost is free for members, $10 for non-members.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM SCREENING

Presented by Greenbelt - On Th ursday February 20th, Essex County Greenbelt is hosting a fi lm screening of the award winning docu-comedy Yert: Your Environmental Road Trip. Th e screening will take place at 7:30p.m at Gloucester’s Cape Ann Cinema. A short facilitated discussion will follow the fi lm. Yert is relevant to conservation issues locally, in Essex County and beyond. Th e story concerns 3 friends travelling the continental United States, who meet several inspirational characters, each doing their part to tackle the environmental crisis. Th e trio has certain eco-challenges to meet while travelling, such as keeping all their trash in the vehicle with them, and a surprise twist that changes the entire project. Th e fi lm features environmental leaders including Bill McKibben, Wes Jackson, Will Allen, Janine Benyus, Joel Salatin, David Orr, and others. “Th is is an interesting and inspirational fi lm, and the screening is also an opportunity for Greenbelt to raise awareness about the fragile landscapes we are working to protect in Essex County,” said Greenbelt Executive Director, Ed Becker. Th e fi lm series is supported in part by the Essex County Ecology Center (Toad Hall Bookstore). For more information contact Greenbelt at [email protected] or 978-768-7241.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST

SINGLES DANCESingles dance 8 PM every Friday

at Daniels Hall, Rt 4, Nottingham, NH. BYOB, $12 admission includes light buff et and drink set-ups. For more info call 603 942-8525 or visit www.singlesdanceparties.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND

MAGIC WORKSHOPAt the Langley Adams Library in

Groveland on Saturday, February 22nd @ 11am– (Gr. 4 & up) Magic Workshop with Tom Foolery— Learn some tricks of the trade in this magic workshop for kids & teens in grades 4 and up. Please register. 978-372-1732 or online: www.langleyadamslib.org

COFFEE WITH ANDRE DUBUS III

“COFFEE WITH ANDRE DUBUS lll” will be held and open to the public, Saturday, February, 22, 2014, 10 AM, Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA. Th e event is a fund-raiser for the North Shore and Newburyport Branches, American Association of University Women and the Friends of the Rowley Public Library. Refreshments will be served, including home-made muffi ns and coff ee cakes, fresh fruit, juices, coff ee, tea, and hot chocolate. Th e cost of attendance is fi fteen dollars. AAUW funds will go to its Educational Opportunities Fund which provides more than $4.5 million in funding for more than 250 fellowships, grants and special awards to outstanding women and groups, and the funds raised for the library will go to library programs which serve the public. Andre will speak about his newest book, a best seller, “Dirty Love”. Th e books may be bought either before the event or at the event and will be signed by Andre. A ten percent discount will be given to those who purchase the book before the event. Reservations and book purchases can be made by contacting Pamela Jacobson, Director, Rowley Public Library, 978-948-2850, or [email protected]. Mail a check made out to Friends of the Rowley Public Library, to the library at 141 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969. Th e discounted book charge is $23.35.

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announces the return of “Random Acts” in its remarkable 11th year to be staged February 22nd at 8:00 pm at the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Market Square in Newburyport, MA. Random Acts is an evening of short plays written, cast, rehearsed, and performed as staged readings in just 24 hours, in other words: 14 writers + 25 actors + 8 directors + 2 producers and plenty of angels= 8 plays from page to the stage in just one day! www.fi rehouse.org 978.462.7336. Tickets: $15 *Advanced ticket purchase strongly suggested as the event has sold out



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BASIC HORSE SKILLS SEMINAR

Th e Barnyard Maples, 8 Maple Street, Byfi eld on February 23rd from 1pm to 3pm. $25 fee for adults to be donated to a local horse rescue- children under 16 FREE Do you love horses? Do you want to know more about horses? Have you always wanted to volunteer at a horse rescue? Do you dream of purchasing your own horse? Come to our 2 hour seminar being held in our heated barn. Gale Meserve owner and 40+ year horsewoman and natural horsemanship trainer can answer all of your questions. She has been awarded the Farms Of Distinction Award , a prestigious honor awarded to a select few, 5 years in a row. She will introduce horses to you from their perspective. How they think, feel, communicate and react to their humans. And most importantly how to keep yourself SAFE around horses. Meet Jesse- a 12 year old girl who started training with Gale 1 year ago- before getting on a horse. Do you think your child would benefi t from on the ground training before getting into a 1200 lb animals saddle? We do!!! And Jesse's parents did too! Meet Marilyn and her 11 year old Palomino mare Tess. Tess was rescued and has come a long way. With love, patience and training your dream horse could be waiting for you at a nearby rescue. Marilyn will talk about her experience of the rescue process and key elements of equine health and wellness. Th ere will be a Q & A immediately following with refreshments. Attendance will be limited to 25 respondents. Please call Gale at 508-523-4862 to confi rm your seat.

PARKER RIVER CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

Ben Gahagen, Fish Biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, will be the keynote speaker at the Sunday, February 23 annual meeting of the Parker River Clean Water Association (PRCWA) to be held from 1- 3:30 PM at the Newbury library in Byfi eld on Lunt Street. (Exit 55 from I-95., Central Street west, go 1 block and turn left on Lunt Street). Th e public and PRCWA members are invited to this free meeting. Refreshments will be served. For more information email [email protected] or phone 978-462-2551.

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Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich opened its Special Sundays winter exhibit, “Focusing on the Child.” Th e exhibit will be open now to April 27 (except Easter on April 20) from 2-4 pm. Th is

exhibit explores the lives of children in Ipswich through a variety of paintings, photographs, and objects. Family-friendly activities will complement the exhibit each Sunday and regular fi rst fl oor Museum rooms will be open for viewing. Call 978-356-2811 for information or visit www.ipswichmuseum.org. Free for Museum members and children, $7/non-members and $5/seniors.

MUSIC FOR THE ORGAN AND STRINGS

Works by Nicholas Bruhns, Joseph Rheinberger, and Ralph Vaughan Williams will be performed on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the second of three concerts in the 2014 Jean C. Wilson Music Series.

“Music for the Organ and Strings” will feature Anatole Wieck on violin, Abraham Ross on cello, and Kevin Birch on organ. Suggested donations are $20, $10 for seniors, children and students free. For more information about the concert go to www.frsuu.org or call 978-465-0602 x401.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

DEMOCRATS TO ELECT DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION (2014)

Democrats in Rowley will be holding a caucus at the Rowley Public Library at 141 Main Street on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 6:45 pm to elect 3 delegates and 3 alternates to the 2014 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, where Democrats from across Massachusetts will vote to endorse candidates for statewide offi ce. Th e convention will be held on Friday June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the DCU Center in Worcester. “Th is is going to be an exciting year as we build on our recent successes and prepare for the elections in 2014,” commented Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Senator Tom McGee. “Caucuses are the next step in growing our community organizing strategy for victory. People who were part of the candidate campaigns in 2012 and 2013 have the opportunity to become part of their local Democratic Party organizers.” “We have a lot of great candidates running for statewide offi ce,” Senator McGee added, :Anyone who is interested in getting involved in a campaign for Governor, Lieutenant Governor or any other statewide offi ce, can attend their local caucus and learn how to get involved.” Th e caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Rowley. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women, and all ballots will be written and secret. Youth, minorities and people with disabilities who are not elected as delegates or alternates may apply to be “add-on” delegates. Th e library is handicapped accessible. Details on the rules can be found at www.

massdems.org. For more information on the caucus please contact Stan Slepoy at [email protected] or call (339) 206-0901.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

FLATBREAD FUNDRAISER FOR MISSION TRIP

Th e Market Street Baptist Church is hosting a fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza Company, 5 Market Square, Amesbury, on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. During the hours of 5:00-9:30 p.m. a portion of all pizza purchases, eat-in or take-out, will go to fund the summer mission trip. Proceeds raised help pay for travel expenses for the Market Street Baptist Church volunteers to continue their support visits to the Living Hope Community Church of Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada where they help run children’s programs.

COMEDY Open Mike at Th e Winner’s

Circle, 211 Elm Street, upstairs, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. No charge for admission. Professional comedians try out new material and new comedians work on their acts. Amateurs are welcome. Th e show is hosted by diff erent professional comedians each week.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fi tness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

FEBRUARY LOCAL AUTHORS’ EVENT: TERRY PALARDY

Th e Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host a return visit of Terry Palardy on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:30 - 8:00. Palardy has published the sequel to her memoir - Multiple Sclerosis, Melanoma and More. It was written in response to readers' requests for more time spent with Terry and her husband Rick as they walk together on the path toward their happily ever after. Palardy will also discuss her newest work, Th e Quilter's Quarters. Th is event is open to the public and free of charge. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. Th ere will be light refreshments and books for sale. For Georgetown Peabody Friends of the Library: Amy Smith, 978.590.8502, [email protected].

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AMESBURY - Parents of Teens Program – The Amesbury Library will be offering three 2 hour workshops for parents of teens. The program will be on Tuesdays April 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30-8:30. Specific topics will be presented: Understanding teenage goals and needs; Fostering cooperation and responsibility; Setting limits and solving problems. Lynne Laffie is an educator with a passion for teaching and learning. She recently retired from the Haverhill Public Schools as the English Language Arts Supervisor for grades 6 – 12. She has spent twenty-six years of her professional career as an English teacher. She also worked as Assistant Editor-in-Chief designing and developing online professional development courses for educators from 1999 – 2001. She received her Master’s Degree in Education Technology from Leslie University in 2003. Lynne is also well known throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley as an early childhood and professional development consultant who helps parents, educators, and childcare providers learn and apply positive ways of dealing with the negative behavior of children and teenagers. She is the parent of two grown sons. Registration is required. When you register for one program you are registered for all three sessions. You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org For more information, please contact Teen Librarian, Margie Walker at [email protected] or 978-388-8148

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - HAVERHILL - WEST NEWBURY - The Merrimack Valley School of Missions provides Christ-centered, Bible-based, practical, convenient and affordable teachings designed to equip believers with a deeper understanding of their faith and greater competency in ministry. The lecturers are local pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders and topics cover Theology, History, Bible and Practical Ministry. It is a joint effort of three churches: Market Street Baptist Church (MSBC), Amesbury MA and Ward Hill Church of Christ (WHC), Haverhill MA and West Newbury Congregational Church (WNCC), W. Newbury MA. The School holds three classes every Fall & Spring at different locations. A total of 24 courses are offered over a 4-year period. New student may enroll at any time. Registration Fee is $20 per course. To register, contact Pastor, Michael John at 978-388-0930 or [email protected]. Make check payable to MVSM and mail to: Merrimack Valley School of Missions, 37 Market Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. 106 Church History 2: What was the Protestant Refor-mation all about and how did we get to where we are today? This class covers the last 500 years of church history. Meets at Ward Hill Church 34 M Street, Haverhill, MA Sunday Evenings 2-5 pm March 23, 30 and April 6

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury is holding the Annual Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 1 from 9:00 am - 12 noon in the hall at the front of the church building. No stairs to climb -this event is all on one level. To reserve a six foot table for $20 please call the church office at 978-388-0930 or email [email protected]. The event will be cancelled for a storm. The fundraiser proceeds will be to cover travel expenses for summer mission trip to Canada. We hope you will join us for a fun day of making new friends as well as earning money. Set-up will begin at 7:30 am at the front door.

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - AARP Smart Driver Course at Nichols Village - Thurs March 27, 2014 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Why Take a Smart Driver Course? Cars have changed. So have the traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 50+ have never looked back since they got their first driver’s licenses, but even the most experienced benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. What Will I Learn by taking the Course? You can expect to learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn adjustments to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. You will learn the following: How to minimize the effects of dangerous spots; How to maintain proper following distance behind another car; The safest ways to change lanes and make turns to busy intersections; Ways to monitor your own and others driving skills and capabilities; The effects of medications on driving; The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking and cell phone use. After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and of how you can avoid potential collisions and injuries to yourself and others. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, consult your agent for details. This course is not connected with the Registry of Motor Vehicles in any way. This course will not affect your license or your ability to operate a vehicle. It is strictly designed as a benefit for driver safety tips. Upon completing the AARP Driver Safety Program classroom course, you will receive a certificate. You must have your license with you in order to complete the certificate. Cost for AARP members $15.00, nonmembers $20.00. Please stop by Nichols Village to sign up, Mon thru Fri 8:00-4:00pm, Sat and Sun 10:00-4:00pm. You must drop off or mail a check payable to “AARP” in order to secure your spot no later than Wednesday March 12th. A complimentary lunch will be provided from 12:00-12:30. Nichols Village, 1 Nichols Way, Groveland MA, 978-372-3508

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Bethany Masonic Lodge will be holding their, Ham and bean supper the First Saturday of March (March 1st) at the Masonic Hall on 31 Green Street, Newburyportfrom 4:30 to 6 PM. Cost is 10 dollars for adults, KIDS EAT FREE!! Dinner includes: ham, hot dogs, 3 kinds of beans, potato and egg salad, Cole slaw, brown bread, rolls, drinks, desserts , and an atmosphere like no other bean supper would provide.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) is now accepting nominations for the annual Ed Award. The award, created in 2004, is given annually to an individual or organization in the community whose leadership, acts and support have raised the level of excellence in the Newburyport Public Schools. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients and raise awareness for the importance of community involvement in the Newburyport Public Schools. The 2004 inaugural award honored Ed Molin, a supporter of the Newburyport Public Schools through many projects and donations that contributed significantly to the quality of the city's public schools. The award for Excellence in Education is awarded annually and is called the Ed Award: Ed for education, Ed for Edward Molin. Anyone in the Newburyport community can submit a nomination by sending a letter to the Newburyport Education Foundation Executive Committee at PO Box 1002, Newburyport, MA, 01950, or via e-mail to [email protected]. The letter should include a detailed list of activities, programs and efforts made by the individual or organization that enhanced Newburyport Public Schools. Current school district employees including educators and administrators are excluded from consideration. Deadline for nominations is March 15, 2014. For more information about the Newburyport Education Foundation or email [email protected], or visit www.NewburyportEF.org.

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Th e United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 37 of Ipswich is excited to announce their 2014 activities. Th e primary mission of this volunteer organization is to promote boating safety, and the events are based on this theme. Th e Ipswich Flotilla, active since the early 1950’s, provides realistic ideas and advice for spending time on the water safely and responsibly. Th e Flotilla welcomes and encourages new members.

Owning a boat involves numerous responsibilities, which are not limited to a specifi c registration process, launch ramp etiquette, and docking skills. Did you know that boaters are responsible for their boat’s wake? Th is includes the damage caused by the wake to the shore line or causing a kayaker or canoeist to capsize. It is important that each boat operator and all passengers, understand the rules involved with safe handling of their boats. Th ere are over 900 moorings in Ipswich alone! Th is means the Ipswich waters, particularly the channel coming into Plum Island Sound, can get very busy, especially in good weather. On a warm summer day, the waterway is complete with nearly every type of water-craft. Th ese include sailboats and power boats of all sizes, kayaks, canoes, and jet skis. Respectful boating is a necessity for the safety of our shores and each other. Interested in learning more?

Th e USCG Auxiliary Ipswich Flotilla is off ering the “Boat Safety and Seamanship” course starting February 25, 2014 from 7:00 to 9: PM at the VFW (behind the YMCA). Th e course will run for 8 consecutive weeks, ending on April 15. Th ere will be an exam the last week, and certifi cates will be awarded for successful completion of the course. Th e Massachusetts State Exam and New Hampshire State Exam are also included in the program. Th e following topics are just a few that will be covered during the course: Rules of the Road, Basic Navigation, required safety equipment, proper use of marine radio, signaling devices for emergencies, and legal responsibilities.

In addition to the safe boating course, Flotilla 37 is off ering Vessel Exams to help boaters prepare for a new boating season. Vessel Examinations are free throughout the summer at the town dock, or using the contact information below. Th ese inspections are voluntary, and are conducted by trained personnel who can provide sound advice on safety gear, documentation, lighting, and rules of the road. Paddle Boat Inspections will also be off ered free of charge. Canoes and kayaks also have safety requirements, such as life jackets.

National Safe Boating week begins May 17, 2014 and the Ipswich Flotilla members are planning several activities during this time. Please consult the local paper for further details as the date approaches.

Boating in Ipswich is a fun and rewarding activity. Handling a boat in a safe and seamanship manner enhances the experience, increases the protection of our beautiful seashore, family, and friends, and promotes respect among all types of boaters. Please consider taking the Boating Safety class as well as having your vessel inspected. We welcome you to our monthly meeting or visit our website at http://wow.uscgaux.info/?unit=013-03-07 to learn more about the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 37. Contact Glen Gayton at 978-356-1709 or Lisa at fl [email protected] for more information and to sign up for the BS&S Course. Ask about becoming an Auxiliary member.

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As more people seek the high quality and craftsmanship they've come to expect in European products, U.S. restaurants and food makers are creating American originals based on international customs, and the results are surpassing expectations. Keep an eye out for these top food trends:

1. Icelandic skyr: You can't go to a grocery store today and not see shelves stocked with Greek yogurt made domestically, the perfect example of how Americans have adopted an international food and made it their own. While it's dominated the yogurt market for the last couple of years, another yogurt-type food is making a splash in the U.S.: Icelandic skyr. Traditionally used as a way to preserve fresh milk, skyr is made from skimmed milk with the cream removed. The straining process gives it a creamy texture. It's also low in fat and sugar, plus skyr is higher in protein than its Greek counterpart. Look for U.S.-made skyr at your local grocer - some foodies deem it to be the next Greek yogurt, so if your supermarket doesn't yet have it, it likely will by the end of the year.

2. Artisan cheeses: Europe is well-known for having some of the best cheeses in the world. But you no longer have to travel overseas to find expert cheese-makers who create these decadent delights. For example, cheesemaking traditions in the Alpine region of Switzerland have been used for centuries to craft quality cheeses, but today the same techniques are followed in the creation of Roth Grand Cru Alpine style cheese created in Wisconsin. Made with fresh milk in large imported copper vats and aged a minimum of four months, the resulting cheese is mild, nutty and smooth, earning numerous awards.

It's easy to jazz up your favorite dishes with international flavor by swapping out your standard go-to cheeses with this versatile variety. Try adding Roth Grand Grand Cru to potatoes gratin, Panini sandwiches or as the base for your next fondue. To create an artisan cheese plate, pair it with fresh apples and pears, almonds and figs for a fantastic blend of flavors guaranteed to delight the taste buds.

3. Neapolitan pizza: Forget thick crusts and loads of toppings, Americans today are looking for more out of their pizza pies. The rise in the popularity of Neapolitan pizzas is evident in restaurants across the country, giving Americans a unique taste of this traditional Italian dish.

What makes a pizza Neapolitan style? Originating from Naples, Italy, a Neapolitan pizza features a thinner crust that is baked quickly at high temperatures, typically in a wood or stone oven. The toppings are minimal with the sauce often being the dominating feature. The classic pizza Napoletana margharita - created in1889 as a tribute to the queen of Italy - simply includes tomatoes, mozzarella and crust made from wheat flour.

4. Fine chocolates: Chocolate lovers agree that your common milk chocolate candy bar found on convenience store shelves doesn't hold a flame to fine European chocolates. But thanks to a growing interest in dark chocolate and high-end desserts, American chocolatiers are giving their international counterparts a run for their money.

Creating premium chocolate is considered an art form where expert chocolatiers use only the finest cocoa to create indulgent treats. Whether it's a dark chocolate bar of 85 percent cocoa, a smooth and creamy truffle or a decadent chocolate covered caramel, the passion for fine chocolate is alive and well in the U.S. The confections can be found at specialty stores and even the candy aisle at your local grocer.

If you have a taste for international flavors, you don't have to look beyond our borders to find the finest foods. From rich cheeses to fine chocolate treats, European traditions are thriving in the U.S. as food experts adopt these methods and make them their own.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. Th e scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. Th e Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. Th e Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. Th e paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry.

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Unforgettable Home Inspectionsat the sills. “I wouldn’t worry about the pond over fl owing in a storm or causing any basement problems because you are far enough above it.” he continued. All eyes focused on the sweet little pond and the huge brown tree trunk that now moved its bulk almost in perceivably.

“Is that…is that a…..do you see that…..…..?” Th e city slicker was nearly incoherent as she mumbled to her husband. His face had a tortured twist to it as his mind raced to determine if he would ever see the property he loved again. As he took his wife’s hand to lead her away from the pond, he said “Th at’s the fakest looking snake I ever saw. Boy, these folks have a weird sense of humor, don’t they? I just love this place.” No one seemed to notice the cloud of dust left behind by the Realtor as the wife said “Imagine buying a fake snake like that for such a pretty pond? What’s wrong with these people?”

We Realtors have a legal obligation to put our clients’ interests before our own. Some circumstances, however, cause us to wonder what we were thinking when we took such an oath.

Several months ago, there was a home inspection where the buyer was extremely superstitious. He never walked under a ladder. He took care around mirrors. He was very wary of black birds, as they represented bad omens to him. As his Buyer Realtor explained to the Listing Realtor, the buyer would be doing an exorcism immediately after the closing incase there were any evil spirits in the home.

Just as the buyer came back inside

Over the years, there have been some home inspections that will forever be etched in my memory. One such experience occurred several years ago with an old Victorian mansion in an exclusive community. Th e buyers, a young married couple, had lived in the middle of a bustling city outside of the state. Now they had found a property that was located on ten acres of green velvet lawn and the pond to the side of the home added the perfect touch to this story book setting. Th e sellers accepted their off er.

As the buyers walked around the outside of the home during the inspection, the inspector continued to comment on the excellent condition of the exterior. Th e buyers could not have been happier with this exquisite home on this perfect sunny day. Th e buyers, however, were not the only ones who were enjoying the sun. What appeared to be an old brown fallen tree trunk lying across a miniature bridge in the pond began to change shape when the buyers approached.

“Th e roof looks ok from here, but I’ll have to check the attic as well.” said the home inspector. Th e buyers and the Realtor stared up at the roof. “Th e sills look like they’ve been well protected by the gutters.” the inspector said. Th e buyers and the Realtor looked

from walking around the back yard, his Realtor came running into the house to fi nd the Listing Realtor. “Quick!! Hurry!!!”..”the patio” he whispered. Th e Listing Realtor looked out onto the patio and there to her horror was a huge dead black bird that had apparently just dive bombed into the sliding glass doors. Some would cite the Law of Attraction as evidence that the buyer’s own fearful thoughts brought the black bird to the home inspection. Th e Law of Th e Realtor, however, dictates that we do whatever it takes to put our client’s interests before our own.

Th e Listing Realtor still has nightmares about raking a huge dead black bird from the patio across a ½ acre of land as quickly as its bobbing beak would allow in as casual a manner as possible so as not to draw unnecessary attention given the fact that there was an exorcism planned anyway.

Whether the basement fl oods, the pipes burst, the roof collapses, the ants come marching a million by a million, the toilet overfl ows, there are mushrooms growing in the attic, or the Rottweiler goes into labor on the oriental rug, rest assured that the undaunted Realtor will fi nd a way to rise above Anacondas and Evil Spirits.

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Pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 40A, §5, the Rowley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposals to amend the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw (“the Bylaw”). The Board is proposing to amend the Bylaw by: (1) deleting Section 8.9 of the Bylaw pertaining to the moratorium on Registered Marijuana Dispensaries; (2) revising the Bylaw to allow Reg-istered Marijuana Dispensaries in the Retail District, subject to the issuance of a special permit from the Planning Board; (3) revising the Bylaw to allow “Fitness centers and other in-door recreational facilities” in the Retail and Business/Light Industry Districts;(3) Updating Section 4.10, the Floodplain District Bylaw, in accordance with Department of Conserva-tion recommendations and to comply with the 2014 Flood In-surance Rate Maps issued by the Federal Emergency Manage-ment Administration.

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In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA., relative to Ap-plications for Approval of a Modification to a Special Permit and Site Plan. The Applicant/Owner is the Institution for Sav-ings, 93 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 represented by Meridian Associates, 500 Cummings Center, Suite 5950, Bev-erly, MA. The Modification to the Special Permit is required for “Banks and Credit Unions with drive-thru” on properties located within the Retail Zoning District and the Modification to the Site Plan Review Application is for the expansion of the existing parking area that will increase the number of on-site parking spaces by fourteen (14) additional spaces. The prop-erty subject to the request is located at 312 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA, and shown on Assessors’ Map14, Lot 12. The applications, plans, and relative documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspec-tion at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours.

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As you can imagine, most dental offices are bombarded daily with questions about dental insurance. “Do you take my plan? How much is covered? Why is dental insurance coverage so bad?” These are just a few of the questions we hear daily. So, why is dental insurance the way it is?

Dental insurance was first offered back in the early 1970’s. Back then, the first insurance companies offered a yearly maximum benefit level of $1000 per year per patient. In 2014, those insurance companies, and now many others, offer an average yearly benefit of $1000 per year. Yes, you read that correctly; it has not changed. However, back in the 70’s you could have gotten a lot more dentistry than you can today on that same $1000. Why hasn’t it changed?

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The second reason is pre-existing conditions. Many dental problems are often ignored for years and patients will often wait until they have “insurance” to take care of their problems. This is why many insurance companies have a “wait period” for certain dental procedures. When that patient finally has dental coverage and the dentist tells them they need three root canals and three crowns they are shocked to hear that their insurance will only cover a small percentage of the treatment. There is no dental insurance available to cover situations like this because it would be extremely unprofitable for the insurance companies.

Next is the fact that dental problems are much more common than many other health problems. This goes back to my first point of the “use” factor. Look at how expensive medical insurance is. For many people, they may go for routine check-ups to their doctor, but a much lower percentage of

patients use their insurance for more costly procedures. However, we all need the health insurance in case of that catastrophic event that would otherwise bankrupt us. For dental insurance companies to remain profitable they have to charge a high enough rate to offset the “people using it” factor, but also a rate low enough for it to be “worth it” for the typical consumer.

So, in reality, we are all sort of stuck with the way it is. To provide “full coverage” for dentistry, insurance companies would have to charge more for premiums than most people would deem worth spending. This situation is unfortunate but there is no end in sight to combat this.

Next week I will expand on this with a discussion of the difference between the different kinds of dental insurance available: those you can go to whomever you want and those where you have to pick a dentist from a list. This will lead me into the column to follow that to answer the question – Why is dentistry so expensive?

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