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ROWLEY – It would be a good idea not to die in Rowley for the next few weeks, at least until town officials work out who is going to dig graves in the town’s historic burial grounds.

A cemetery task force, appointed by the town’s Board of Selectmen, has been meeting with the three men who are elected to serve as the town’s Cemetery Commission to resolve what the

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NEWBURY – What do you get when you mix fairies, leprechauns, witches, a princess, a magical cat, an endangered dragon with 62 elementary school students?

Well, of course, it is Stacey April Fix’s latest Theater Workshop Production, Gone, Gone, Gone.

This original script, designed around the talents of the students who signed up for the production, gives a positive message about endangered species in the context

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of a fairy tale based in Ireland.“The love of animals, the love

of our planet is so natural for children,” Fix said in the midst of rehearsal for the play that opens on April 7 and extends through the weekend.

The play, entitled Gone, Gone, Gone, values that which is precious, Fix said. “We are not preachy, but the message is you should keep safe that which you

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NEWBURY - Residents of Newbury and surrounding towns will have a chance to see a unique poster exhibit that is being staged at the Newbury Town Library for the month of April.

The theme of the exhibit is “End War” and features anti-war posters from several countries.

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selectmen and town counsel believe is a violation of state law.

The cemetery c o m m i s s i o n e r s oversee the burial plots and dig the graves, keep the grounds clean and headstones upright in the acres behind Town Hall. They hire one another to

do the work and sign their own time sheets to get paid $20 an hour for the work.

“The Board of Cemetery Commissioners are responsible for the managing and caretaking of the Rowley Cemetery,” the town website states. It does not say they are also the gravediggers.

“You can’t be both the commissioners and the laborers,”

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The posters are from a collection of more than 6000 of Stephen Lewis. He is a long-time activist in the labor movement, and the former Treasurer of his union.

Someone once said that war is a failure of diplomacy. Lewis believes that this only applies where both parties want a settlement, or a settlement that is not dictated by threats of one party toward the other. He comments “In an attempt to reduce crime, a well known television show, The Wire, had a character giving advice to the police saying “follow the money”. In many cases,

this can also be applied to the root causes of war. Many wars in modern time, while perhaps pretending other causes, have been fought over control of mineral wealth, like oil, gas, diamonds etc. And these materials fetch lots of money for the party controlling

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Maxwell’s WalkingTour This Sunday

Mystery writer Edith Maxwell has scheduled a walking tour through Amesbury for this Sunday, April 10th, not last week as we may have led some of our readers to believe. The walking tour will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Amesbury’s Market Square where Maxwell, dressed in a period costume sewn by Elizabeth Hallett of Threadneedle Alley, will guide attendees, pointing out the historic Friends Meetinghouse, the Whittier Home, the lower falls of the Powow River, Carriage Hill and the site of the former opera house and a Victorian home, all sites in her new mystery, Delivering the Truth.

The tour’s one mile loop will end at Crave Restaurant, near Market Square, where Maxwell will host a book party from 3 to 5 p.m.

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them. Civil wars have often been fought for the same reason. One entity of a country may control the wealth of the country, but only use it to benefit one segment of the society. This division may be territorial (Falkland Islands), ethnic (Kurds), religious (Syria), class (Russia & China), etc”.

Another trail of money that leads to war is the arm trade. Some corporations make a big profit on everything from sidearms to ballistic missiles. The bigger the bang, the greater the profit.

What is the effect of war? Death and injury of people including non-combatants, Destruction of infrastructure leading to more death and illness from disease, starvation, freezing, resources diverted away from helping people, homelessness etc. Tax dollars are spent on weapons instead of healthcare, transportation, housing, job creation and other social benefits.

Lewis further believes that “Another obstacle to ending war

is a society’s culture of war. It’s much easier to promote going to war in a society where children are raised with war toys and watching movies and television shows where violence and aggression are shown as the only way to resolve disagreements. Then it’s on to playing at war on video games. Finally, it’s a short step to using those same computer video game skills to sit in a bunker controlling drone planes firing missiles at targets thousands of miles away.

Stephen Lewis has exhibited at a number of public libraries in Massachusetts, Boston City Hall, and two of the state Heritage parks. He has presented at the annual conference of the National Council on Public History, and on some cable television programs. and from connections made through the internet.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Newbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Essex County Trail Association is hosting the 21st annual Equine Expo to be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9-3 in the Arena Building at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Route 1, Topsfield, MA. This popular event draws over 800 people each year. Individuals, groups and businesses will be offering their goods and services-selling anything new or used for the horse, rider or driver. If you are looking to outfit the kids for the show season, upgrade your horse’s equipment, build a barn, find a massage therapist, purchase supplements, home décor, gifts, books or herbal products this is the place to be. We also have a large information table with pamphlets on trails, land organizations, businesses, etc.

A demonstration ring will be running all day with a number of great demos scheduled including, Horse crooner-Sharon L. Smith, Breed-Dana Stillwell & NEER North, Horsemanship-Ben Wallace, Equine Reiki-Karen Pischke and Christine Taylor with horse body wellness.

A silent auction offers a wide variety of items for bid. There will be a food vendor serving lunch. Plenty of free parking and the building is accessible to everyone. An admission fee of $5(kids under 10 free) goes towards one of our goals of maintaining trails in our member Towns of Hamilton, Wenham, Topsfield, Ipswich, Essex and West Newbury for all types of passive recreation.

Drop by for a day of one stop shopping. For more information, to rent a vendor space, put a business card in the program, be a sponsor or donate used or new horse related items for our ECTA tables, please call Kay at 978-768-6275 or Sue at 978-468-7715 or e-mail [email protected].

Dear Ipswich Residents.The Town Meeting is coming in May. Are you going to go to the

meeting and prepared to ask questions. This is the community’s time to find out where your tax dollars are going and why every year Town management always need more, more. With a raise of 2 ½ % about $2 million plus free cash of $1.5 million. When is enough, enough? Did you get a raise this year, last year or the year before? Plan on coming to the Town Meeting with word “No” in mind. If you are working harder and longer hours just to keep up with every day expenses just say “No.” You will hear how their expenses are higher, so why should they be different? You have had to cut, so they can cut expenses. Put pen to paper, figure how much of your pay check went to Taxes last year. Many cases you were docked about a week’s pay. It appears the answer to any problem is to spend more money. Can you do that? Just say “No.” During the course of the year the answer to many of questions regarding spending their stock answer is “It was voted on at the Town meeting” and yes that’s right, the 400 to 700 people who did show up voted for the 13.000 people who live in Town. If all politics is local, that could be why the Town, State and Country is in a budget crisis. Just say “No.” This year the talk will be about infrastructure, streets, water, sewer etc, etc. What has management been doing with your taxes? Ask to see the books? Can you believe the Town does not have inventory control of items under $10K..

The new budget you’re going to be asked to vote on is going to raise your taxes about the same increase as last years. Check it out, ask your Selectmen or the Town Manager. Don’t wait, ask now. First get an answer and digest that answer into your budget. Just say “No.”

When your told something is be exclusionary or exempt it does not mean free. That expenditure still has to be paid back, by “your” taxes. A Town Meeting is not a time to agree or consent to members of the various committees on the stage, which may look intimidating to some who would like to speak or ask questions. For the most part the article has been sanctioned by these folks and they automatically feel on guard that, you, a citizen may have a valid argument Yes, YOU, the voter may be challenging the establishment. Imagine that, questioning what is going on in YOUR Town. Start thinking YOUR Town Meeting in May and saying enough is enough.

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would like to protect.”It is her 35 play for Theater

Workshop, which rents the theater at the Newbury Elementary School for productions in the fall and spring each year.

This January, when the children gathered, Fix had no idea what this spring’s play would be. Only after talking with the students about their interests and talents did she conceive of a musical that celebrates all that is wonderful about the Earth.

Gone, Gone, Gone features five sisters who are Princesses on a quest to find a dragon. The King, the father of the young women, has vowed to give his eldest daughter’s hand in marriage to the man that slays a dragon. But dragons are an endangered species, and the youngest Princess ventures into the forest to save the dragons and declare her independence.

Complicating the issue is that the dragon she finds turns out not to be fire-breathing or man-eating, but, rather as Fix describes it, a garden-variety dragon, played by Skylar Sharp.

When the youngest princess, Princess Sabrina, played by Morgan Hall, encounters the 40-foot long dragon, it tells her “You don’t know me. You are a human, you are careless.”

Sabrina responds that the dragon does not know her either and that she is not like other humans, she is not careless.

The two new friends set off on a quest through a magical and mysterious land where they meet up with dancing leprechauns, woodland fairies, pie-eating gnomes and magical cats.

“It is an adventure with a meaningful message that is perfect for our time,” Fix wrote in her description of her latest production.

In addition to the elementary school students, a dozen middle school and high school students work on the production, providing the lighting and music.

There are two choreographers. Rachel Hall has returned from California where she is pursuing her own acting career to help with this production. She is joined by newcomer Nicole Tashian.

“These are very talented kids,” Tashian said. “I am so proud of the way they have grown.”

In her early conversations with the students, Fix discovered that several were talented gymnasts and has incorporated tumbling and handstands into the dances. The magical cat, played by Lizzie Protopapas, loves to do handstands on stage.

Gone, Gone, Gone “will delight audiences of all ages,” Fix said.

The musical will be performed Newbury Elementary School, 63 Hanover Street, at 7 p.m. on Thursday April 7, Friday April 8, Saturday April 9 and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 10.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $15 for reserved seats and $25 for front row seats. The proceeds from the sale of the front row seats goes to support scholarships.

To order tickets, email [email protected].

Applications for scholarships to Workshop Arts must be submitted by May 1.

For more information, visit www.workshopartsinc.org.

said Board of Selectmen Vice Chairman Joseph Perry.

Town Counsel Judy Pickett agreed. As elected officials, the commissioners oversee the work of digging graves and maintaining the cemetery. But under state law, they cannot do the work themselves, she said.

Nor can they discuss cemetery business, such as who is going to dig the graves and keep the headstones in good order, outside of a posted public meeting, Ms. Pickett told them.

The commissioners, Arthur Page, the chairman, Bill Gaynor, the clerk, and Peter Dalzell, conceded that they often discuss cemetery business on the telephone or while working at the cemetery.

Page and Gaynor maintain the cemetery, while Dalzell uses personal equipment to dig and fill in the graves.

On average each year, 31 bodies are buried at the Rowley cemetery, which was founded in 1639 and includes the graves of Ezekiel Rogers, Samuel Phillips and other early church ministers and “nearly all of the original settlers.”

The commissioners and the cemetery task force, which includes Selectman Robert Snow, scheduled a meeting for Monday

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for how the cemetery would be maintained. Gaynor told the selectmen he is working on three different approaches to resolving the conflict.

The selectmen may meet on the issue again this week.

“What happens if we get a call tomorrow that we need to dig a grave?” Dalzell asked the selectmen.

Even if they resigned as a cemetery commissioner and applied to be only laborers, under state ethics law, they have to wait 30 days before they can be hired.

Selectman David Petersen suggested the commission could hire someone from the highway department or a private firm to dig the grave. “You can’t hire yourselves,” he said.

Gaynor responded, “We can’t afford to hire someone else.”

The town charges $500 to dig a grave in the cemetery. Of that, $250 goes to the town’s general fund. The other $250 is paid into the cemetery’s revolving fund.

The town also budgets $20,000 a year to pay for digging graves, plus $5,000 in expenses.

Currently there is about $12,000 in the cemetery’s revolving fund, which could be used to hire a firm to dig graves.

But Gaynor said private firms charge $750 to dig a grave. If

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For the commissioners to dig the graves at $20 an hour, it costs the town $80, Gaynor said.

“There is no doubt we are getting a good deal. No one is criticizing the work you do,” Petersen said.

The commissioners said the job of maintaining the cemetery is a good part-time job. “I need the job,” Page said.

The commissioners also complained to the selectmen that the cemetery commission was being singled out. The shellfish warden and the harbormaster also pay themselves, they said.

Petersen said the selectmen will review those department’s operations in the future.

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ANTIQUE FLEA MARKETApril 6 (Wed) - Fabulous dealers set

up at the Antique Flea Market at the Elks Hall on Rt. 108 (282 Durham Rd.) in Dover NH. Always bringing wonderful merchandise. From country and primitives, ephemera and books,

to costume jewelry, tools, coins and the unique. Like us on Facebook at: Dover Antique Flea Market, New Hampshire. For more information call 603-770-1994.

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Apr 06, 2016; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

APRIL LOCAL POVERTY MATTERS DISCUSSION FEATURES TURNING POINT SPEAKERS

On Wednesday, April 6, the Local Poverty Matters Discussion Group welcomes Jeanne Robertson, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor in Massachusetts. Jeanne is the Coordinator of the Division of Family Services at Turning Point, Inc., a Newburyport-Amesbury based nonprofit that helps women with a history of trauma/domestic violence, drug and alcohol addictions and/or mental illness. Come learn about the range of services Turning Point provides and how that support enables their clients to participate as contributing members of our community. Their work fosters respect and dignity and acknowledges each individual’s roles as a person, friend, neighbor and worker. Jeanne will be joined by a former Turning Point client who will share her personal story. The Local Poverty Matters Discussion Group will be held on Wednesday, April 6 from 7-8 PM at the First Religious Society Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. These monthly sessions are sponsored by Pennies for Poverty and by the Social Action Committee of the First Religious Society. They are free and open to the public.

LECTURE: BIRDING IN SOUTHERN ECUADOR

Joppa Flats Education Center offers a monthly lecture series on natural history topics that is free to Mass Audubon members. Children ages 8 and up are welcome. Wed, Apr 06, 2016 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Committee is having their organizational meeting Wednesday, April 6th. The meeting will be held at the Seaglass Restaurant, Salisbury Beach at 8:15pm. Anyone interested in attending feel free to join us or call Marshall Maguire at, 978-462-0701.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7th

IMAGINE, SING, & LEARN: WHO WILL I BE WHEN I GROW UP?

This parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler who loves animals. Each 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You’ll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Thu, Apr 07, 2016 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult $8, child $7. Preregistration required.

ROWLEY BOOK CLUBThe Rowley Book Club is currently

reading Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. A dedicated troop of actors travels among the small settlements left 20 years after a devastating pandemic sweeps the world. When they encounter a terrifying prophet, the strange twists of fate that led them all here become revealed. We have copies available at the library, so pick one up today, then join us for a discussion on Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. May’s title will be The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street and is fully accessible. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

THE ROBOTS ARE COMINGOn Thursday, April 7 from 6:30-8:00

join us at the Amesbury Library for “The Robots Are Coming!” Professional speaker Richard Mullen’s presentation offers a look at the future of energy and transportation. He will talk about the new careers that will come out of these major social and cultural disruptions. The massive changes require trained specialists to assist friends, neighbors, and business associates to transition into the new technologies of a rapidly changing world. Some say this change will dwarf the dot.com boom. As the automobile made the horse and carriage obsolete; solar, wind and robots will disrupt our view of energy. What was once science fiction is now scientific fact. Join us for a journey into the next ten years of scientific discovery. Space is limited, call 978-388-8148 or go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org to sign up.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISMExplore membership at Newburyport’s

Unitarian Universalist church. Thursdays, April 7, 14, and 21 at 7-8:30pm in the lower level of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. Learn about the history and principles of Unitarian Universalism, programs at the church, our own spiritual journeys, and what membership means. Sign up with Diane Young, Director of Community Engagement, [email protected], 978-465-0602 Ext. 409. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion that welcomes all who search for truth and meaning. The First Religious Society has been in the center of Newburyport since 1765.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8th

INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING: A VISIT TO THE BIRD BANDING STATION

Join us to see what the tides have brought in on the beach, get a feel for walking a salt marsh, and learn the operations of our bird banding station. Through the use of science experiments, field equipment, and live flora and fauna, our naturalists will share their knowledge and passion with you. Joppa Flats presents nature education to schools, groups, and families throughout the school year on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and in the Great Marsh. Taking these programs is the first step in becoming an education volunteer for Joppa Flats. Fri, Apr 08, 2016 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $35. Preregistration required.

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Nothing to do after school on a Friday half day? Come to the library for a movie! On Triton School District Half-Days (Professional Days), The Newbury Town Library will be showing movies at 1pm. Popcorn and water will be served. Movies will be rated G or PG, and posted before the movie day. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register to let us know you’re coming (All Ages), Friday, Apr. 8th at 1p, Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield To help determine if this movie is appropriate for your child, check out commonsensemedia.org, a wonderful resource for books, movies, video games and more. Funded by contributions from the Friends of the Library. Please sign up on our online calendar to let us know you’re coming at newburylibrary.org/youth.

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IT’S BIG NIGHT!Friday, April 8; groups go out every

10 minutes from 6:00-6:50 p.m. For families with children 4 years and older. Learn about the creatures of vernal pools in this program that recreates the magic of “Big Night”, the first warm rainy night of spring, when wood frogs and mole salamanders begin a mass migration to vernal pools where they breed. Take a one-hour guided walk along our Vernal Pool Trail, where you will meet some interesting characters who will share facts and stories about themselves and vernal pools. Refreshments will be served. FEE: $9 per person ($7/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

BOOK LAUNCHESOn Friday April 8 at 7pm, award-

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------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse welcomes back the Bob Kramer Trio on April 16, 2016. This energetic group plays a unique blend of rock, blues, and folk. With strong vocals and a back-up of guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, and dobro the Trio has a mix of original songs and covers. Sylvan Roots, a group that has been performing in New England since 2008, will be opening the night. Their style comes from traditional American roots and contemporary folk music. The Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse is sponsored by the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfield, MA. Doors open at 7:30 and admission is $10 at the door. The Cat Cafe sells beer and wine, soft drinks and snacks throughout the evening. For information call 978-463-3335

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Byfield Music and Arts Festival is seeking crafters and artists to be a part of the third annual Festival being held on June 25, 2016. This family-friendly festival will feature 20 live bands performing throughout the day, crafters and artists, and food and beverage vendors. There are many interactive activities for children. The Festival will be held at Manter Field, Central Street Byfield, MA. This beautiful array of athletic fields is easily located moments away from route 95. For more information and to check out some of the photos from last year’s event please go to our website at www.byfieldmusicfest.com. Volunteers are also needed to help out at this event. Proceeds from the Byfield Music and Arts Festival benefit the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfield, MA.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY – The Friends of the Newbury Town Library is hosting their First Annual Paint Nite Fundraiser on Thursday, May 12th, at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport (7-9pm). They are a 100% run volunteer organization primarily focused on raising money to support existing and offer new programs & services at Newbury Town Library and to enrich the community. At Paint Nite, a master artist will give us step-by-step instructions to create a work of beach themed art – while we socialize and sip cocktails. The cost is $45.00 per ticket and Paint Nite will donate $15.00 of each ticket sale to the Friends. Help us put the “fun” in fundraising – Only 35 spots are left so RSVP and register now at http://paintnite.com/pages/events/view/boston/1064375

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - On Friday, April 15th the local affiliate of Mass Senior Action Council will meet at the Newburyport Senior Center on High St. at 10:00 am. The North Seacoast Senior Action Council meetings are open to all adults in the Seacoast area who have an interest in improving the lives of local seniors by helping to affect public policy through their voices and strength of numbers.You do not need be a member to attend. At each

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NEWBURYPORT - On May 21st from 1-5 p.m. Come take a wonderful walking tour throughout downtown Newburyport and stop in at 30 + stores and cafes to sample tasty chocolate treats. Everyone is welcome and we promise a fun, spirited day. Tickets are just $15. Just 400 tickets are sold so don’t let this slip by….a great Mother’s Day gift too! The Tour is organized by the Central Congregational Church of Newburyport and 100% of the proceeds will go to three local community programs: The Greater Newbury Elder Pet Fund; Prescription Refill Programs for seniors through 4 local Councils on Aging; The Coastal Trail Coalition - Advance tickets may be purchased at these Newburyport locations: Brass Lyon, Newburyport Olive Oil Co., B.C. Essentials and at Fresh Hair Studio (traffic circle). Tickets will also be available on the day of the event outside the Unitarian Universalist Church located on Pleasant Street or in Market Square (center of town). Many thanks to the Institution For Savings and Parry and Parry Corporation for their sponsorships. To volunteer or for further information, please call Diane at 978 465-1285 also www.facebook.com/newburyportchocolatetour

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Join Newburyport’s Candlelight Chorale for its spring concert. The Chorale, hosted by the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, is open to all. Rehearsals will be held on Fridays at 7:30pm, beginning April 15, 2016. The program, “Venice, Valencia, & Vienna,” will include music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Joaquín Rodrigo and Johannes Brahms (the complete Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes). Dress rehearsal: Saturday, May 21, 3-5p.m. The concert is Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. call. Contact Leonardo Ciampa, Interim Music Director, at 978-465-0602 Ext. 410.

------------------------------------------------------------OPPORTUNITY WORKS - Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00, solve the Great Art Heist Mystery at the 32nd Annual Lend-A-Hand Auction. Join Detectives Columbo, Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, Miss Scarlet, and more at DiBurro’s Function Facility at 887 Boston Road, Haverhill, MA 01835. Your auctioneers are the multi-talented John Budzyna and auction wizard Frank Bertolino! Admission is $50. An expert detective who solves the case of the missing artwork will receive the exciting mystery box of rewards! Another mystery box will be raffled for Mothers, Lovers, and Others in honor of Mother’s Day! We are offering the chance to pre-bid on some of our auction items through Bidding for Good prior to the in-person live and silent auctions!! The online portion of the auction will be held from Monday, April 16 through Sunday, May 1, 2016 at www.biddingforgood.com/OpportunityWorks. High bids from many of the online auction items will be transferred to the live and silent auctions on May 7. You may view the item details on the site in April. For more details, please visit our website www.opportunityworks.org or go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OpportunityWorks.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Library Annual Book & Bake Sale will take place on the weekend of May 13-15. The Friends of the Rowley Library are having two donation drop-off days at the library, April 9 and 30, from 9 am - 12 noon. Please donate only clean, gently used books. We cannot accept broken, dirty, musty, or books with odors. We also do not accept textbooks, magazines, VHS tapes or audiocassettes, encyclopedias, or outdated computer, travel and reference books. If you would like to help sort books or volunteer for the sale email [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Thrift Shop located in lower hall of First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St. (Rte 1A), Rowley is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also Thursdays 3 - 7 p.m., weather permitting. We have clothing of all sizes, household goods and some special items - all at reasonable prices. We even have occasional sales! We are happy to accept donations of gently used clothing and household items, but only when the shop is open. NO electronics, books or household items, please.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Vaccination clinic for pets - Animal Health Center of Salisbury , 59 Lafayette Rd , Salisbury MA. will hold a dog and cat vaccination program on April 16 th Saturday between the hours of 9 am and 12 noon. Pet owners can avail this opportunity to get their pets protected against diseases at an economical cost. Please call 978-462-7953 to make appointment , Walk-ins are also available on a first come first serve basis in between appointments. Please visit our website at www.ahcofsalisbury.com or like us on Facebook for details, charges and other services.

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GENEALOGY CONFERENCEThe Amesbury Public Library will

have an all-day genealogy conference on Saturday, April 9 from 10:00-4:30. The side entrance door will be open at 9:30. The presenters are Jeff Carpenter speaking on DNA testing and what the results mean. Peg Plummer will present prosopography program will help genealogists and family historians peer around those brick walls. Peg will show examples of large and small studies of groups of people and suggest how these types of studies will lead you to a greater understanding of the life and times of your ancestors and just might reveal some exciting finds. Rebecca Rule “Moved and Seconded,” a talk about the nature and history of the grand New England political institution, our town meeting with humor. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required since space is limited. Please contact Margie Walker for more information at

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The annual Bingo Fundraiser for the NHS Class of 2016 Safe Graduation Night will be held Saturday, April 9 at Nicholson Hall, 7 Harrison Street, Newburyport. Doors open at 6:30 and the games start at 7 pm. This event is open to the public will support the annual, substance free, safe graduation night for Newburyport High School seniors (Senior Celebration). The Hard Rock theme promises great atmosphere and celebrity sightings (rumor has it Elvis will be a caller)! Ticket price includes bingo cards, free appetizers and desserts. Cash bar (all proceeds benefit Senior Celebration). This is an adult only event. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Black Duck, 50 Water Street, Newburyport and Clipper Awards & Engraving, 89 Hanover Street Newbury. For more information email [email protected].

THE GIBSON BROTHERSBelleville Roots Music presents the

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This 1500+ acre property consists of hardwood forest with understory. Rocky hills dot the property as well as small, fire ponds. Parts of this property are poorly drained and seasonally wet. The headwaters of Cart Creek and the Little River are within the property. This property offers a wide range of birds in old pastures and wooded tracts. We will walk least 2.5 miles on fairly level terrain. Wear sturdy shoes; bring a hat, insect repellent and a beverage. Sunday, April 10, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, $15, Directions: Take Route 95 to the Central St/Byfield Exit. Follow Central Street east to Orchard Street (3/4 mile). Turn left onto Orchard Street and drive approx. 1 mile to the parking area on the left.

EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS HAWK WATCH: FIELD TRIP

Join Craig Jackson of Eastern Massachusetts Hawk Watch for a field trip at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, during which we will look for migrating raptors. This field trip follows a same-day presentation about hawk watching and raptor identification, which requires separate registration. Sun, Apr 10, 2016 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. FREE. No preregistration required.

DUCKS, CIDER, AND DONUTSWhat’s the difference between a

diving and a dabbling duck? Come find out as we bird the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in search of ducks, geese, swans, and early spring migrants. We’ll keep minds and bodies active with group games that compare humans to birds for flight speed, flapping rates, and senses. Donuts and cider will be provided. No dabbling required. Sun, Apr 10, 2016 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult $14, child $11. Preregistration required.

SENSE OF WONDER WALK—THE SQUISHINESS OF THINGS

Sunday, April 10, 1:30-3:00 p.m. For families with children 3 years and older. Discover how much life there is in a dead log. Meet fabulous fungi, slime molds, squishy earthworms, slimy slugs, salamanders, and much more. Find out why slime is important and even make some slime of your own! FEE: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

SPIRITUALITY IN THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE: AN UNEXPECTED GRACE

Everyone is invited to hear Sister Barbara Quinn, Boston College speak

on “Spirituality in the Second Half of Life: An Unexpected Grace”, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Hope Church Hall, 1 Pineswamp Rd., Ipswich, MA. Aging in our culture is not particularly welcomed. However, we receive unexpected graces. Come explore the surprising gifts longevity offers and the call to celebrate them! Refreshments & discussion follow the lecture. Donations are appreciated. For further info, contact Ellie Norris, 978-356-4249. Sponsored by North Shore - Seacoast Affiliate of Voice of the Faithful.

ROWLEY MUSICIAN TO PERFORM IN BENEFIT CONCERT

Madelyn Graves, of Rowley, will join other young violinists to perform a benefit concert on Sunday, April 10, in Boxford. The concert, which the public is encouraged to attend, will sponsor Haitian children through the Ipswich-based nonprofit, Partners in Development. Madelyn will play with Merrimack Valley Suzuki Strings, under the direction of Trudy Larson of North Andover, at the 23rd Annual Strings Welcome Spring Concert.The concert will take place at 3:00 p.m. at First Church Congregational, located at 4 Georgetown Road in Boxford. Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 for students and seniors (family rates are available). Proceeds will be donated to Partners in Development to provide on-going schooling, supplies, clothing and health care for three Haitian children for a year. The hour and a half concert is followed by a dessert reception. The mission of the concert has always been children helping children.“They have the opportunity to perform in an exciting concert while using their talents to help someone less fortunate than themselves. Music is a wonderful gift which needs to be passed along,” said Trudy Larson. “The students love to perform and this concert gives them a worthwhile purpose.” The varied concert program will include works by Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, Kabelevsky, fiddling tunes, and more – played by small ensembles, soloists and full group performances. For more information, call 978-685-7844.

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KIDS’ STORY HOURMonday, April 11th at 10:00 am

- Bring your 3-5 year old youngster to the refuge visitor center for a good old-fashioned story hour. A refuge volunteer will read a story about an animal or some other interesting aspect of nature. The kids will then complete a related craft to take home. Enrollment is limited to 12 children. The parent or guardian must remain for the entire program. Preregistration is required for this program. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register.

OUTSIDE THE LINESOn Monday, April 11 join the

Amesbury Library with their new adult coloring club “Outside the Lines” for an

evening of relaxation and coloring. We will meet once a month on the second Monday night of the month. We will provide adult level coloring pages, colored pencils and markers, soft music, and light refreshments. You may also bring your own coloring books and materials if you would like. Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 6:30 and color until 7:30. No sign up required. For more information ccall 978-388-8148 or go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org to sign up.

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LAUGHS & CRAFTS: 10-SIDED YIN YANG GLOBES!

Tuesday, Apr. 12th from 4:30-5:30p, Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield. (4-8th Graders) We’re making 10-sided Yin Yang globes during this Laughs and Crafts session. This is a wonderful paper project with very fun results. If you like origami, you will love this! Registration is required on our online calendar at newburylibrary.org/youth.

BOOK DISCUSSION SCHEDULED FOR ROWLEY READS 2016

The Rowley Public Library is encouraging the community to read together H. G. Wells classic of early science fiction, “The Time Machine,” as its Rowley Reads selection this spring. On Tuesday, April 12, at 7 pm Dr. Robert Crossley will visit the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., to lead a discussion. Dr. Crossley is Professor Emeritus at UMass Boston and has published several articles about Wells. He is the author of four books, most recently “Imaging Mars: A Literary History” and

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Free Head and Neck Cancer Screenings with board certified Holy Family Hospital physicians during the month of April. Free screenings at Colden and Seymour ENT, 200 Sutton St., Suite 100, in North Andover, are on April 12, 1-4 p.m. with Daryl Colden, MD; and on April 13, 1-4 p.m., with Peter Seymour, MD. Free screenings on April 21 are with Gentry Thatcher, MD at Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St., Methuen, in the ground floor Outpatient Clinic. To schedule free screenings with Dr. Colden, Dr. Seymour or Dr. Thatcher, please call the hospital’s DoctorFinder™ line at 1-800-488-5959.

CONTAINER PLANTINGOn Wednesday, April 13th, Container

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READINGOn April 13th at 7:00PM the Whittier

Home Association will host an evening of poetry presented by the Ibbetson Street poets at the Whittier Home, 86 Friend St. Amesbury. The Ibbetson Street Press was founded in 1998 in Somerville, MA by Doug Holder, Richard Wilhelm and Dianne Robitaille. The Press publishes collections of poetry, and the literary journal Ibbetson Street. Ibbetson Street is now affiliated with Endicott College in Beverly. We have a great lineup of readers for the event. This event is open to the public but space is limited. Please call the Whittier Home at 978-388-1337 for reservations.

BOOK CLUBThe Amesbury Library has two

ongoing book clubs that meet once a month. The Wednesday evening book club will next meet on April 13 at 6:30 to discuss “Cascade” by Maryanne O’Hara. Reading Glasses book club for 20 and 30something adults will next meet at Port Tavern in Newburyport on April 27 at 7:30 to discuss “Sometimes the Wolf” by Urban Waite. No sign up is required for either book club and books are available for check out at the library. For more information call 978-388-8148 or go to www.amesburylibrary.org.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONThe Civil War Roundtable of the

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By John McCarthy, Rowley RealtyBuyers Closing Costs

Last time we spoke about seller fees and the costs to close the sale of your home. This article we will look at the buying side of things. The majority of the closing costs are assumed by the buyer, not the seller. The one thing to keep in mind is that your lender is required by law to disclose ALL costs. There should be no surprises. On October 3, 2015 integration of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) also known as TRID, disclosures and regulations was enacted. Any transaction involving a mortgage will use these new disclosure forms. The new TRID rules according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) “improve consumer understanding of the mortgage process, aid in comparison shopping, and help to prevent surprises at the closing table”. Let’s talk about these buyer fees and costs.

Mortgage & Homeowners Insurance: While I wouldn’t call of these “fees” you may not be aware for example that your mortgage is paid in arrears. Your bank or mortgage company usually requires that you pay a few months of taxes and homeowners insurance in advance into an escrow account. You may or may not be able to get the escrow waived depending on which bank or mortgage company you use.

Taxes: Taxes may need to be reimbursed to the seller. For example, if the seller has paid the taxes through June and you close on May 30th you will give a credit for one month of taxes back to the seller.

Purchase and Sale: Many times the closing attorney will be the buyer’s attorney up until the closing. He/she may have reviewed both the contract to purchase and the purchase and sale for you. This is typically where they would bill you for these services.

Appraisal Fee: The bank or mortgage companies will send out an appraiser to the property to determine value. This fee can run from $300 and up.

Municipal Lien Certificate (MLC): This is given by the town saying that the taxes have been paid. Cost is typically $25, with an additional $65 going to the Registry of Deeds to record this fact.

Plot Plan: The bank or mortgage company requires that a plot plan which shows that all

“improvements” (house, driveway, shed, etc.) are on the property being purchased. Cost is $150-$200.

FHA Commitment Fee: Many of the loans recently are FHA backed. They charge a “commitment” fee which is approximately $250.

Flood Certification: A small fee to determine whether or not your property is in a flood zone and would therefore need flood insurance.

Loan Origination Fee: Commonly referred to as “points” with each point equal to 1% of your loan amount. In some instances you may choose to pay the bank or mortgage company a point or points to reduce your mortgage rate. For example, if your loan amount is $300,000 and your interest rate at 5.5% you may have an option of paying a point or points to bring the rate down to say 5%.

Recording Fees: If you are getting a mortgage you will need to record it at the registry of deeds at a cost of $175. You will also need to record your new deed at $125.

Owners Title Insurance: The bank or mortgage company requires Title Insurance to cover the mortgage amount and charges the buyer for this. In addition, the buyer has the option to purchase Title Insurance for the equity (difference between purchase price and loan amount) in the property. Most buyers purchase this as it is a onetime fee and protects their interest in the property.

Condo Fee Adjustment: If you are buying a condo you will owe the seller for condo fees. For example, if you buy on the 15th of the month and your condo fees are $300/month you are required to credit the seller 15 days at $10/day.

Fuel Adjustment: If you are buying a house that has oil heat for example you will need to reimburse the seller for the amount of oil left in the tank.

Loan Processing, Loan Origination Fee or an “Admin” Fee: A fee charged by the lender for accepting the loan and doing all the work necessary to approve it.

There may be others that I have overlooked but I believe this is most of them on the buyer’s side. It is always a good idea to ask your REALTOR® and obviously your mortgage agent to give you a rundown of what fees to expect. In this case, as with the seller’s

side, surprises are definitely not a good thing.

If you have any questions about these real estate terms, or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected].

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Visiting the dentist is especially important for older people because they may have other medical conditions. These conditions can create dental problems. Hundreds of medicines can cause side effects in your mouth. Some of these, such as dry mouth, can increase the risk of tooth decay or other oral health problems.

Saliva is a natural cavity-fighter. It neutralizes acids produced by bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Saliva helps wash away food and bacteria. It also contains minerals that strengthen teeth. Dry mouth reduces saliva. This makes you more vulnerable to cavities. Dentists can treat dry mouth. They also can prescribe fluoride rinses or gels to help fight decay.

Older people are more likely to get cavities for other reasons, too. Receding gums can allow acids to get to the roots of teeth and cause cavities. Older fillings break down leaving teeth susceptible to decay.

People who have lost all of their teeth often think they don’t need to visit the dentist anymore. Yearly dental visits are important for monitoring the fit of dentures

as well as the health of the tissues underneath them. The bone under your gums changes over time and denture teeth wear and become less effective. More glue is not the best answer.

Oral cancer also affects older people, whether or not they have teeth. Each year, about 8,000 Americans die of oral cancer. More than half of these deaths are in people 65 or older. Smoking and alcohol use also increase the risk of oral cancer. If oral cancer is detected early, it can be treated successfully. Avoiding the dentist makes early detection less likely.

Consistent and effective home care is vital for the protection of your teeth. If you have trouble handling a toothbrush or floss because of arthritis, a disability or an illness, special toothbrushes and floss holders are available. They have been adapted to be easier to hold. Sometimes a standard electric toothbrush is all you need.

It is important to take care of yourself.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

You may think that as you get older, you’ll lose some of your teeth. You probably know older people who have bridges, partials, dentures or implants to replace missing teeth. It may seem inevitable that tooth loss is just another part of aging. It is not.

Just as taking care of your body can keep you active and healthier, taking care of your teeth can ensure you keep them and enjoy a better quality of life. If your teeth and gums are healthy, there’s no reason for you to lose your teeth. However, it is also important to realize and accept that we must learn to rely on others to help us with the things that we want to maintain and improve in our lives.

Many older people grew up during a time when preventive dental care was not emphasized. They may believe that toothaches, bleeding gums, loose teeth or mouth pain are just part of getting older. Even absence of any of these things does not mean everything is okay. Lack of pain is not a good indicator of health.

Irregular dental visits can result in untreated tooth decay and gum

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our physicians recommend it. Some apps are even approved as prescriptions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Specifically the study focused on Android diabetes apps and looked at whether there was indication that private information was being disclosed to third parties. (Android has the biggest market share of phone operating systems.) Researchers found over 270 diabetes apps and chose 75 of them to monitor for transmission analysis.

Within six months, 60 of those apps were no longer available. Of the group remaining, 81 percent didn’t even have a privacy policy. Of the ones that had privacy policies, only four would even ask if information could be shared.

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Of the apps that actually had privacy policies, only 12 asked for the user’s permission before sending off their data to others. Ten shared the information with business partners, and 16 used the information for ads.

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Beware: Medical Apps for SmartphonesSenior Scene

There’s so much we can do with the new smartphones. But just because we can doesn’t mean we should.

A study from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law revealed that a great many mobile health apps were sharing private medical information with third parties without the user being aware.

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