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REGIONAL – Carl Strube and Pete Falconi, two owners of Port Broadcasting, are not fond of large companies that own lots of radio stations. During their careers in radio and music production, they have worked for and consulted with large companies that do own lots of stations.

But they believe that small, local stations like WNBP often get lost in those companies. Th eir listeners are not well served.

Th at was why they and a third partner, Bob Couture, bought WNBP three years ago. Th e two long-time friends had met for lunch. Strube was a music producer. Falconi, after years with Massachusetts radio stations as both an on-air personality and operations manager, was between stations, having been downsized

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out of the CBS radio affi liate in Boston.

Th ey both had long dreamed about someday owning a small radio station in a beautiful community. Th at was three years ago when Port Broadcasting bought WNBP from a larger radio company that in their minds was treating the station and the community like a step child.

“WNBP was not a priority,” Strube said.

Th e station, named “Th e Legends,” broadcasts at 1450 AM. Its signal reaches potentially about 312,000 people from Cape Ann to Hampton, NH, and west beyond Haverhill.

Newburyport is home and the station leads the news most days with a story about its home town. But it is just as interested in

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what's happening in surrounding communities and if asked, and sometimes even when not asked, Falconi and other radio personalities will be on site for an event.

“Our joke is that we will show up for an envelope opening,” Falconi said.

It is part of the station's

commitment to the communities it serves. “We want to be the community's megaphone,” Falconi said.

Th e station starts broadcasting at 6 every weekday morning, at 7 on weekends, with personalities Win Damon in the morning, Jackie Ankeles during the mid-day

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NEWBURYPORT – Jessica LaPlante, a waiter at Agave Mexican Bistro, was shocked when she heard the news. Her friend and one-time co-worker, Meg Th eriault, was in critical condition in a hospital in New Zealand after a car crash that killed three other Boston University students.

Margaret “Meg” Th eriault, a student at Boston University, was recovering from head surgery and other injuries half a world away. For LaPlante, who worked with Th eriault at Agave, “it was crazy.”

Her friend, who had always been so fun and so “driven,” was lying helpless in a hospital bed.

Brittany Roberts, who also

works at Agave, said she “freaked out” when she heard about the car accident that killed three BU students and injured Th eriault and others. She said she wanted to do something to help.

Two of Th eriault's former and current employers were thinking the same thing. Th e popular Mexican restaurant, where she was on the wait staff for two years, opened its third fl oor last week to hold a fundraiser. Little Duck Organics, where she has worked most recently, helped organized the fundraising event.

Th e crowd packed the event, donating about $11,000 to the Th eriault fund. Of that $850 was Th e generous staff at Agave Mexican Bistro. From left, Danny Gilmore,

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Mrs. Prescott 2nd Grade Class collected more box tops than any other class at Pine Grove Elementary School this year. Top row- Matthew Sullivan, Jake McGonagle, Sydney Marsh, Brian Manning, Kiana Lord, Elizabeth Bova, Kyle Bouley. Middle row- Dylan Marshall, Sarah Bernier, Colin Niska, Sarina Viselli, Grace Lydon, Meghan Soucy, Ellie Gay-Killeen. Botton row- Lindsay Machado, Mia Berardino, Cole Daniels, Skylar Patterson, Owen Brosch

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Pine Grove Elementary School of Rowley holds a contest during the school year to see which class can collect the most Box Tops. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents. Th e class that collects the most receives the Box Top Trophy and each child receives a Gift Certifi cate generously donated by White Farms Ice Cream for a free ice cream.

Th is year the class that won was Mrs Prescott's 2nd grade class. Th ey collected 1,183 Box Tops! Th e school collected a total of 13,994 Box Tops.

Although this year's contest has ended, anyone that wants to help can continue to support Pine Grove School by clipping Box Tops for Education labels on purchased items and dropping them in collection tins located in Rowley at: Th e Rowley Library, Th e Post Offi ce, Th e Town Hall, Th e Council on Aging and Market Basket.

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Dear Editor,I came to Salisbury less than a year ago as a semi-retired teacher, semi-

retired pastor, and semi-retired lawyer. (My Mom made me wear several hats as a kid and I'm still dealing with it).

In an eff ort to initiate change in the community, I volunteered to serve on the Board of Health where I found other folks just as adamant about change as I. Th e major issues were/are recycling education (which I need as sorely as anyone) and Certifi cates of Habitability which protect not only renters but also landlords. Currently there are several landlords in other communities facing serious liabilities- some criminal- after renting faulty property. We don't want renters hurt and we don't want landlords sued. Th ey are both valued members of the community.

Recently, a new beach association sent out an email to all beach residents. Except for a treasurer's name, the memo was unsigned. Th at always raises red fl ags for me since, despite all of my faults, I do put my name to whatever I'm serious about. Th ere are many creditable and praiseworthy objectives sought by this new group which I support. I did, however, take exception to two claims.

Th e fi rst claim spoke to the "behavior and actions" of the Board of Health. Th e second claim was that towns with Town Managers are not truly representative.

In the words of Cliff Claven: "What's up with that?"As to BOH "behavior", I do try to be a good boy and I fi nd my

comrades upstanding citizens with no axe to grind. As to BOH actions, I have never apologized for joining four fellow citizens in enforcing the Massachusetts Sanitary code. If there are those in the new association who plan to use the group to circumvent those state sanitary codes, they do a disservice to the rest of the group which wants a cleaner town, not a slum town. Also, every member of the BOH has a thick backbone when it comes to safety and health.

Th e second claim fails to recognize that the Town Manager is appointed by the Board of Selectmen, an elected body. Both the Manager and the Selectmen are probably the most professional town caretakers I have ever met. Th e Manager recently received a marvelous evaluation and the two re-elected Selectmen went unopposed. In my brief tenure, I don't recall any unhappy campers coming to any Board meetings with those two claims. Why would such issues rise out of an unsigned email instead of at a transparent public meeting?

I wish this new group well. I merely ask that they recognize the positive change to which other citizens are equally committed and that they be careful not to be used by self-serving citizens.

Rev. Dr. Bob Gallagher

To Th e Editor:Th e weather may not have cooperated, but that didn’t stop the Sixth

Annual PTA Ice Cream Social on May 8th at the Pine Grove School. Th e event is held each year on Election Day to promote voting as well as to gather as a school and community for a fun evening. Th e profi ts of the event benefi t the students of the Pine Grove School. Due to the rain, the event was moved inside. We were overwhelmed by the amount of people who came to support the school!

Many thanks to Shawn Killeen, Killeen Electrical Services, for donating the sausages, hot dogs and buns. Th anks as well to White Farms/Sal’s Pizza, for providing the delicious sundaes and pizza at a reduced cost. We were able to raise $ 1,517.67.

Also, we are so appreciative of the many PTA volunteers who gave up their valuable time to help on the night of the event. Th ey were: Aimee Morland, Neil Butler, Madison Butler, Stone Butler, Shawn Killeen, John McCarthy, Dawn McCarthy, Mary Berardino, Jill Bouley, Nicole Campbell, Jen Godfrey, Erin Skillman, Kim Daniels, Jenny Patterson, Lyn Macaskill, Brianna Macaskill, Patti Cummings, Bridget Eberhardt, Amy Rotberg, Anne Ganzenmuller, Carla Panceriera, Lisa Manganello, Aleta Budd, Ellie Gay-Killeen, Aidan Gay-Killeen, Haley Morland, Ben Campbell, Chatham Campbell, Arian Haley, Ashling Hughes, Jeanne Masher, Jen Ross, Kathy Harrington, Leanne Lavoie, Mena Doucot, Michelle Th issell and Tara Gibbs. We certainly hope we have not left anyone out! Without these volunteers, we would not have been able to have such a successful night.

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and Falconi in the afternoon and early evening. About 60 percent of the time it broadcasts music, but it also features CNN radio and local news events. On the weekends it features an array of local organizations and businesses broadcasting about area issues. During the fall it broadcasts Newburyport High School football games and in the winter the school hockey games.

Th e station is geared to a Baby Boomer audience, playing music from the 1950s and 1960s – the way an Oldies station used to be, they said.

“If you give a community a good radio station, they will support it. Th at is how local radio stations thrive,” Strube said. “We are lucky to have many habitual listeners.”

Th ey like to think that their listeners are turning on the coff ee and tuning them in every morning on a grease-spattered kitchen radio.

“We hear all the time 'we have been listening to you guys for years,'” Strube said.

WNBP has been serving the Greater Newburyport area since 1957. Th at was the era when many AM radio stations got started around the country. It was fi rst owned by Puritan Broadcasting in Lynn. Later it was owned by Newbury native, Robert “Doc” Fuller.

WNBP held a special spot in Fuller's heart. As one of the station's fi rst disc jockeys in 1957, he had gone on to a successful career in national radio ownership and management. When he bought the station, he invested in new studio equipment, a new transmitter and a new tower and ground system at the transmitter site on Ferry Road in Salisbury.

In 2004, Fuller sold WNBP to Westport Communications, which relocated the studios to Beverly at the site of Westport's FM station. When Strube, Falconi and Couture bought the station in 2009, one of its fi rst steps was to bring WNBP back home to Newburyport.

Radio is a business that is constantly evolving. Strube said they are constantly looking at ways

to improve the station. Th ey recently moved their

studios to a larger space on Federal Street. Port Broadcasting has also bought a similar radio station in Sanford, ME. It too will be named “Th e Legends.”

Th e two stations will have similar formats, but will not be simulcast. Both Strube and Falconi shudder at the thought of ever having someone outside of the market broadcasting as if they were in the market.

“You could always tell by how they pronounce names like Haverhill,” Falconi said.

Th e two men will be hands on with both stations. Th rough technology, they can monitor the Maine station from Newburyport.

“A lot of things can go wrong at a radio station,” Strube said.

Th e owners of WNBP are excited about adding the Maine station, but neither are dreaming of owning a lot of radio stations. Th ey would then have become what they were trying to get away from years ago when they met for lunch.

donated by staff members from their tips.

Th e money raised will assist the Th eriault family in paying some of the costs of traveling to care for the 21-year-old Meg in New Zealand.

Danny Gilmore, a bartender at Agave, was one of fi ve staff members who volunteered to work the fundraiser and donate all their tips for the night to help the Th eriault. “It is a good thing. It is a good event,” Gilmore said.

In addition to LaPlante, Roberts and Gilmore, Christian Dunbar and Michelle Fowler worked the fundraiser and donated their tips.

Meg's parents, Todd and Deb Th eriault, fl ew to New Zealand to be with their daughter, who was in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit after undergoing surgery the previous weekend. Th eriault suff ered a serious head injury, a broken right arm and scratches on her body.

"We are so pleased Meg is in a place where there is so much love, care and attention," her parents said in a statement. "We know she is in good hands and as we were traveling to New Zealand, we knew that the medical staff in the intensive care unit were doing all they could for her."

Th eriault was a passenger in a van that rolled and crashed at around 7:30 on Saturday morning on Lake Rotoaira Road, near Rangipo, 10 kilometers south of Turangi. Boston University students Daniela Rosanna Lekhno, 20, Roch Jauberty, 21, and Austin Brashears, 21, died at the scene. Two others, Kathryn

Moldawer, 21, and Alys McAlpine, 20, were in a stable condition at Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries. Emily Melton and Stephen Houseman were treated at Taupo Hospital for minor injuries and discharged.

All of the students, except Th eriault, were enrolled in the BU's six-month exchange study program in Auckland.

Th eriault is a BU business management student. She had been working as an intern for One Disease at a Time in Sydney since mid-January and came to New Zealand for a holiday. She was due to return home later this month.

"She is a fi t and stubborn young woman, and we know she is getting the best care," Th eriault's parents said.

Th ey said they will remain in the country for as long as it takes for their daughter to recover.

Longtime family friends Amy Knowlton, Carol Nayson and others opened the Meg Th eriault Recovery Fund at Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank as a way of aiding the family at a time of desperate need. Although much of the medical costs are being covered by the New Zealand government, the family's expenses are expected to be substantial.

Th eriault had been working as an operations intern at Little Duck Organics in Newburyport since last year. She was on the wait staff at Agave from 2008 to January 2011. She also worked at Chin Chin in Salisbury.

To contribute to the Meg Th eriault Recovery Fund, send a

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------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - On Th ursday, June 28 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm volunteers from the Market Street Baptist Church and the Rock Church Amesbury (previously called First United Methodist Church), both of Amesbury will be part of Amesbury Days “Kids' Fair” by running a Bouncy House and Obstacle Course infl atables, games and a new obstacle course event while off ering free popcorn and sno-cones.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Genealogy Workshop - Richard Doyle, a retired Newburyport High School teacher, will present a 4 week course on Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library. Th e course will run Th ursdays, June 7, June 14, June 21, and June 28 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Th e program will be held on the main fl oor in the Amesbury Room. He will discuss how to get started, sources that are available and a lot more valuable information. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org then click on Programs or email Margie at [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Community Food Pantry located at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfi eld is partnering with the Newbury Council on Aging to collect food for the pantry that serves all those in Byfi eld and Newbury. Th e Church prepares a light meal on the Second and Fourth Th ursday at 4:30 and invites you to come and then take home some needed groceries afterward. Collection containers will be at several locations throughout the Town and at the Senior Center. If you attend an event at the Senior Center, consider bringing a nonperishable food item or gift card from a local grocery store. Your support is a wonderful way to help your neighbor and the community. Contact the Church (978.255.0135) or the Council on Aging (978.462.8114) with questions.

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------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Come to the First Congregational Church in Georgetown on Saturday, June 9 for a unique opportunity to learn about, see, and ring the church’s historic Paul Revere Bell! As part of the church’s Summer Fun Day event, church historian Chris Comiskey will be leading tours to the church steeple at 11 AM and 2 PM. Admission is by donation. This may be your last chance to see the bell before the cell phone tower equipment is installed. The Summer Fun Day will also include children’s activities, lunch, raffle, craft fair and music. The event runs from 9 AM to 4 PM. Come join in the fun! For more information, contact the church office at 978-352-8443 or e-mail [email protected].

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------------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON/WENHAM - Harvard Museum of Natural History Field Trip Tuesday, July 10, 7:45 am (sharp!) – 3:00 pm (approx.) The air-conditioned motor coach leaves the Library to head into Harvard Museum of Natural History. There will be a guided tour of the famous Glass Flowers exhibit, with time on your own to explore the fossils, gems & minerals. We will depart the Museum at noon, and stop for lunch at the Continental: your choice of Chicken Parmesan or London Broil. We will arrive back at the Library about 3:00. This trip has been generously subsidized by the Friends of the H-W Library and costs $25, everything is included. Please stop by the circulation desk to sign up, cash or check to the FOHWPL secures your spot. Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 978-468-5577 x20 www.hwlibrary.org

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDINGJoin Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, May 30, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

CATMOBILETh e Catmobile will be parked in Salisbury at Tom’s Discount Store for on May 30th 175 Elm St. Route 110, Salisbury Th e Catmobile is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) and is staff ed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. Th e Catmobile off ers low cost spay neuter for cats only. Th e package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for fl eas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. Th e package is available to anyone and there is no qualifi cation process; however reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIRDINGJoin Sanctuary Director Bill Gette to look for springtime birds during the quiet part of the day. Wednesday, May 30, 5:30-7:30 pm. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

THE ARC SPONSORS RECREATION RESOURCE FAIR Is your teen or young adult looking for some fun this summer? On Wednesday May 30th from 6:30-8:30 PM at the RAN Middle School Th e Arc will sponsor a Recreation Resource Night. At this fair participants will learn about local programs and businesses that sponsor events and programs. Meet representatives from Plum Island Kayak, Creative Living, Windrush Farms, Th e Holland Project, Greater Newburyport YWCA, Spotlight, Fidelity House Human Services, Th e Arc’s and more! RSVP by contacting Kerry Mahoney, Kerry.Mahoney@Th eArcofGHN.Org or 978 373-0552 x 201 To learn more about Th e Arc of

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YWCA GREATER NEWBURYPORT TO HOLD REGISTRATION NIGHT FOR AFTERSCHOOL CARE FOR NEWBURYPORT KINDERGARTEN CHILDRENYWCA Greater Newburyport will be holding a registration night for families interested in afterschool care for kindergarten children in Newburyport. Th e event will be held at the YWCA, 13 Market Street, on Wednesday, May, 30th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Families interested in YWCA afterschool care for children in grades 1-6 are also invited to attend to fi nd out more about programs for those age groups and to put their names on a waiting list for a space in those programs. For more information contact the YWCA Greater Newburyport at 978-465-9922.

TRIVIA NIGHTKeon's Trivia Nights on Wednesday from 7-9, $2 off all menu items & gift certifi cate giveaways. 258 Andover St, Georgetown 978-352-2900

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FOCUS ON GRASSLAND BIRDSVisit Maine for one of the best accessible grasslands in New England and fi nd rare grassland bird species. Th ursday, May 31, 8:00 am–2:00 pm. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $48. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGY SEMINARJoin Audiologist, Daniel Hendrix M.S., CCC-A, of Digital Hearing Healthcare, for a free educational hearing seminar on Th ursday, May 31, 1PM – 3:30 PM at the YWCA Greater Newburyport, 13 Market Street, Newburyport. People are often confused about their specifi c hearing issues. Th is seminar answers questions and addresses your hearing concerns in a safe environment and will help you gain information about your ears: how they work, what causes hearing loss, how to protect your hearing, how to know if you have hearing loss, and what solutions are available. Topics of discussion include: enhancing communication and listening skills, protecting your hearing ability, understanding common hearing issues, what to look for in a hearing care professional, the truth about how much hearing technology costs,

and demonstrations of the latest advancements in hearing technology. Coff ee will be served at 12:45 PM and a mid afternoon snack at 3:00 PM. Reservations required. Please call Connie at 978-465-9922 ext. 44 to reserve a space for you and a loved one.

DR. DAN’S DYNAMIC WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMSalisbury COA Hilton Senior Center 43 Lafayette Rd Salisbury is open to all and presents the following opportunities. To register or for more information call the Hilton Center at 978-462-2412 - Dr. Dan’s Dynamic Weight Loss Program, Th ursday, May 31st @ Noon - Dr. Dan has developed a program to help patients see and feel the benefi ts of weight loss faster than ever before, promoting a traditional diet of whole, nutrient dense food grown, prepared and eaten the way Mother Nature intended. Patients report signifi cantly improved health when they transition from a modern diet to a traditional diet and stay with it on an ongoing basis. Th e Dynamic Weight Loss Program is intended to reset your metabolism over 12 weeks while helping you to safely lose at least 12-20 lbs. If you have more weight to lose, you can repeat the program as often as needed. Please call to pre-register 978-462-2412

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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGJoin our experienced leaders in a weekly search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, June 2, 9:30-11:30 am Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

FAMILY FLYBY AT JOPPA FLATS: THE TOUCH TANK RETURNS!The Joppa Flats Touch Tank is up and running for another summer! Fly by or settle in for free-flowing nature fun. Crafts, experiments, games, scheduled presentations, and more for families with children ages 2 to 12. Saturday, June 2, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $7 per child. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

CELEBRATE SPRING WITH DRAFT HORSE PLOW DAY!Save the date for a day filled with activities on Saturday, June 2, 2012, 11:00am-4:00pm at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Little’s Lane in Newbury, MA.

Celebrate the start of the season with the 17th annual Draft Horse Plow Day, Site Opening Day and the opening of the tenant farmhouse at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Lived in by the Stekionis family from 1913 to 1994, the tenant farmhouse is open to the public for the first time, an example of twentieth-century domestic life. Farm activities abound as we prepare for the summer growing season: watch teams of draft horses and mules plow our fields; shear six of our seven resident sheep (ask us why we will not shear the seventh!) and Cashmere goat; tempt your taste buds with locally made pie, one of Jacob Stekionis’ favorite foods; watch Vintage Baseball sponsored by the Essex Base Ball League; sample locally made libations from Ipswich Ale Brewery and Turkey Shore Distilleries; enjoy traditional New England music; and tour the 1690 stone farmhouse. Kids can make a craft to take home in the 1775 Great Barn, watch a puppet show, or learn about our animals. Shop local vendors, and enjoy blacksmithing demonstrations, wool washing and spinning, and horse-drawn wagon rides. The Plow Match continues a long tradition of work horses on the farm used to prepare the soil for spring planting. In the 1880s, brothers Edward Francis Little and Daniel Noyes Little imported draft horses by rail from Iowa to Newburyport. Trained at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, the horses were sold to other farms and coast guard stations. Admission is free. For more information please call 978-462-2634.

AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Newburyport’s Sister City organization, the Greater Newburyport/Bura Alliance, also

known as GNBA will present the 2nd annual African Cultural Festival on Saturday, June 2 from 3-7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. The event for all ages will feature African drumming and dancing with well known drummer Greg Coles, African crafts kid’s activities, refreshments and information on GNBA which is 20 years old this year. Tickets costing $12 for adults and $6 for teens can be purchased at the door. Children under 12 will be admitted for free. During the past 20 years, GNBA has sponsored citizen and teacher exchanges and training programs, helped build and staff two rural clinics, establish and supply libraries, establish an internet café, a computer program for primary school children and a soccer tournament. It also works with a group of HIV/Aids orphan caretakers, supplying school uniforms and assisting with school fees. The group holds a monthly potluck dinner meeting at member’s homes and new members are always welcome. A history of the group with many photos of Bura can be viewed at the website www.masskenya.org. Meeting information can be obtained by contacting Joanna Hammond at 978-388-3230.

REQUIEMChorus North Shore conducted by Sonja Dahlgren Pryor presents Verdi’s “Requiem” on Saturday, June 2 , 8:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Hope Church, Linebrook Road in Ipswich, Mass. The Chorus performs with soloists Diana McVey, soprano; Gale Fuller, mezzo-soprano; Ray Bauwens, tenor; Mark Andrew Cleveland, bass; and The Festival Orchestra. General Admission $20; Seniors/Students

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BIRDING PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRELook for breeding songbirds in this beautiful southern New Hampshire state park and hike to the fi re lookout tower on South Mountain. Sunday, June 3, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $48. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

YARD SALETh e annual yard sale to benefi t fi fth grade Environmental camp for Pine Grove School will be held on June 3rd from 9:00AM - 1:00PM, on 191 Main Street Route 1A, Rowley. Th is event will be held rain or shine. Donations are being accepted on Fri, June 1, from 12:00PM - 6:00PM And Sat, June 2, from. 9:00AM - 12:00PM Items needed for this event are: Household Goods, Clothes, Books, Tools, Toys/Puzzles, Furniture, Baby Items, Jewelry, Videos, CDs, DVDs, Computer Software Please Note: We cannot accept the following: Large Appliances (i.e. Refrigerators,

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INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKINGLearn the basics of sea kayaking with an evening outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee. Cosponsored by Plum Island Kayak. Sunday, June 3, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport. $45. Pre-registration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

15th ANNUAL AUDUBON NATURE FESTIVAL Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld will hold its 15th Annual Audubon Nature Festival on Sunday, June3 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight of the festival this year will be live owl presentations by Marcia and Mark Wilson’s “Eyes on Owls” program. Th e festival off ers activities for adults and families including nature walks, ponding, and hands-on, interactive exhibits to learn about birds, beavers, solar power, sustainability, being “green”, composting, honey bees, and more. Build a bird-feeder with your child and venture into our specially constructed “beaver lodge”. Stop by the Herp Tent for an up-close look at native turtles, snakes, salamanders, frogs, and toads; visit the Insect Zoo to see and learn about cool and unusual insects, stop in for story time, or spend some time enjoying activities and crafts in the children’s tent. Ongoing activities include children’s crafts, face-painting, a scavenger hunt, henna, and demonstrations and craft sales by basket makers, spinners, weavers, woodcarvers, and other craftspeople.

Food, baked goods, and Captain Dusty’s ice cream will be available for sale. Our plant sale features plants that will attract butterfl ies and hummingbirds to your garden. Talk to our garden experts and take a tour of our nature gardens to learn which plants will attract butterfl ies and hummingbirds to your yard. Our Nature Festival raffl e returns with lots of enticing off erings including an Erika Sonder bird painting of your choice from her exhibit in our barn, a night in the Innermost House cabin, a Mass Audubon membership, gift certifi cates for local specialty suppliers, and much more. You do not have to be present to win, and you can select only the prizes you most want to win. Visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver for a schedule of events and a discount coupon for the festival. Admission is $12 per car, so load ‘em up and come on out to the sanctuary for a great time! RAIN OR SHINE. To reach the sanctuary: from the junction of U.S. Rt. 1 and Rt. 97 in Topsfi eld, turn south onto Rt. 97, then take the third left onto Perkins Row. Th e sanctuary is one mile down Perkins Row on the right. For more information call 978-887-9264.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 5th

PARENT/CHILD WALKABOUT: IN SEARCH OF HORSESHOE CRABSCome outside to explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of our coast as we look for horseshoe crabs. A fun, energetic format for families with children ages 3 to 6. Led by Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings. Th e fee covers one adult and one child. Choose one of two sessions. Tuesday, June 5, 10:00-11:30 am or 1:00-2:30 pm Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDINGJoin Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

RICHARD EATON TO RECEIVE 2012 ED AWARDTh e Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) announced it will award the 2012 Ed Award to Richard Eaton at an award and recognition ceremony on June 6. Th e award for excellence in education 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. On June 6, the NEF will host an award and recognition ceremony preceded by a Business

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------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC - Clean out your closets....it's time for the annual town wide yard sale sponsored by the Merrimac Old Home Days Committee. Th e date has been set, Saturday, June 9th, (raindate: Sunday, June 10th). For a donation of $10 your name and address will be added to the map to be distributed throughout various town locations. We'll also be placing ads in the yard sale section of various local newspapers. Donations may be mailed along with name and street address c/o: Merrimac Old Home Days, 2 School St., Merrimac, MA 01860. Please make payment out to: Merrimac Old Home Days.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e YWCA Greater Newburyport is very excited to announce our new “Senior Fitness Chair Class” with Paula Pressler, beginning on Th ursday, June 7, 2012, 9:00 – 9:45 AM at 13 Market Street, Newburyport. Th is class is open to both YW members and the community. Th e Senior Chair Fitness Class is formatted to include the optional use of a chair and stability ball for aid with balance and stability. Class will include a warm up, strength training, balance/stability and stretching. Free weights and tubing may be used. Modifi cations will be provided for all fi tness levels. Research shows that those suff ering from chronic illnesses benefi t from exercise, even if it is while sitting in a chair. Benefi ts from chair exercise include: Improved vitality and range of motion, pain relief, cognitive improvement, increased circulation, increased muscle strength and healthier aging.” For more information and to register call the YWCA Greater Newburyport: 978-465-9922.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - A Free, Fun, Family Day at Parker River Saturday, June 9th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; morning events from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Visitors Center/Refuge Headquarters; Surf fi shing from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the Refuge Beach at Lot 1 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a FREE day-long family event called Let’s Go Fishing! Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Th e purpose of this fun, hands-on event is to introduce kids and their families to the world of fi sh and recreational fi shing. Th e event will consist of both a morning and afternoon element. After learning and practicing fi shing-related skills at the refuge visitor center in the morning, kids will have an opportunity to practice their luck at fi shing on the refuge beach during the afternoon element. During the morning session at the visitor center, which begins at 9:00 am, kids will complete a series of fun, hands-on “fi sh learning stations” that will focus on things such as local fi sh identifi cation, rod and reel assembly, predator-prey relationships, live and artifi cial baits, and casting target practice. Concurrent activities for younger kids will include a marine touch tank, fi sh printing and catch a fi sh. Event participants may arrive at the refuge visitor center anytime between 9:00 am and noon. Following participation in the morning activities at the visitor center, kids will have a chance to practice their new fi shing skills on the refuge beach, where refuge volunteers experienced in surf fi shing will provide additional guidance and support. Th e refuge will provide loaner rods and reels; however participants may certainly bring their own equipment. Beginning at 11:00 am, a free shuttle bus will run between the visitor center and refuge beach at Lot 1. Th e afternoon session will conclude at 3:00 pm, with the last shuttle leaving the beach at 3:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and the event will proceed rain or shine. Th is free public event is co-sponsored by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Parker River. For further information, please contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753. Pre-registration is NOT required to attend this program.

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“Donating a used, unwanted cell phone allows community members to donate to an important cause without reaching into their wallets,” stated Amantha Moore, President of the Friends group. “With the hundreds of thousands of used cell phones sitting idly in our community, the fundraising potential is almost limitless.” Th e green cell phone collection “drop box” is in the lobby of the Newburyport Public Library. Th e Friends of the Library requests and appreciates that the public bring their used, unwanted cell phones to these locations during library open hours. Th e Friends of the Library is a non-profi t organization providing support to the Library with funding for materials for circulation, periodicals, and programs for children and adults. Membership forms for joining the Friends are available at the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the Library.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e annual yard sale to benefi t fi fth grade Environmental camp for Pine Grove School will be held on June 3rd from 9:00AM - 1:00PM, on 191 Main Street Route 1A, Rowley. Th is event will be held rain or shine. Donations are being accepted on Fri, June 1, from 12:00PM - 6:00PM And Sat, June 2, from. 9:00AM - 12:00PM Items needed for this event are: Household Goods, Clothes, Books, Tools, Toys/Puzzles, Furniture, Baby Items, Jewelry, Videos, CDs, DVDs, Computer Software Please Note: We cannot accept the following: Large Appliances (i.e. Refrigerators, Washers, etc), Exercise Equipment, Car Seats and Stuff ed Animals. Newer (Within 7 years) Computers and TVs will be accepted only if they can be returned if they don’t sell.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Drop-in Outdoor Free Play on the Pine Grove School Playground on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 for children ages 0-5. Th is is not a facilitated program but rather a time for children organized by the Rowley Family Connection to play in a safe environment and for parents to connect with other Rowley families. Park in the designated parking spaces in the front of the school and walk around behind the school to the playground. Th e school would prefer parents to not walk through the building. Recess for the school age children begins at 10:30 so please make sure you do not stay on the premises past this time. For more information please contact Aimee at (978) 948-8702, [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Public Library and the Rowley Council on Aging are co-sponsoring a seminar on Retirement Planning on June 14 at 7pm. Th e seminar is part of the Library’s 5-part Financial Literacy Series which addresses some of the challenges facing individuals, businesses and families. It will be held at the Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. Come hear Certifi ed Public Accountant Bill Casey present “Will You Be Financially Ready for Retirement?” He will cover retirement savings and programs, and housing and insurance issues. Th is program is appropriate for people currently planning for retirement as well as those already retired. Everyone should come hear Bill describe a “practical approach” to retirement. Refreshments and Q&A follow the presentation. All seminars in the Rowley Public Library’s Financial Literacy Series will be held in the Library Meeting Room. Keep an eye out for other presentations. Currently scheduled are: June 14 @ 7pm - Retirement Planning, Sept. 20 @ 7pm - Estate Planning, Oct, 18 @ 7pm - Year-End Tax Advice. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Children’s Center – welcomes Ms. Julie Nichols to back to Camp Marshmallow. Ms. Nichols holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is an Environmental Educator. She is currently teaching for the TRSD. As our “Camp Counselor”, Ms. Nichols will be providing a variety of opportunities for the preschoolers to explore and discover the world around them through unique and specialized activities and fi eld trips. Preschool summer camp begins July 10th. Camp sessions are Tuesday – Fridays from 8:30 to 1pm. Extended hours are available. Our class is limited to 10 students. For more information on registering please call Director Nancy Garland-Wren at 978-948-7929 or email [email protected].

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belongs to my client.As happens in this world to believers

of things beyond this world, it was my colleague who was covering for me while I was away who first directed my client to this area that became so special to her. My colleague is a Marine. Just as my client was signing the paperwork that would secure her new home for her, I felt a “strong urge” to make a call to my colleague. When he answered the phone, I handed it to her so she could “Thank the Marine”.

Broker/Realtor Janet Hilton is a practicing attorney and critical care R.N. who with her husband retired Fire Lieutenant George Hilton owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty at 28 Bay Rd, Hamilton. For excellence in selling and buying real estate, call 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

Always Thank a Marine

Some time ago I sold a property and I was so moved by the owner's personal story about her Veteran Dad that I wrote my article about it that week. Because the story generated such an overwhelming response from the public, it seems appropriate during this period between Memorial Day and Flag Day that I resubmit it in honor of all who have served.

The owner had purchased the property some years earlier and had planned to have her Dad move in with the family. Her Dad had served in World War II as a Navy Coxswain who delivered Marines in landing boats to the horrific battles off the Japanese held Saipan and Tinian Islands.He never slept through the night again for what he saw. His life long devotion to the Marines as a direct result of what he witnessed caused him to say to all who would listen "Always thank a Marine."

Shortly before he was to join his daughter and family at the WWII Memorial in Washington a few years back, he called his daughter to say that he would not be able to make the trip. He told her "If you see a Marine, thank him." Within days he died. After his funeral, his heartbroken family made the trip to honor him and they made their way to the Tinian and Saipan section of the Memorial where they placed a 1941 photo of their young Navy Coxswain.

The family was walking away from where they had laid the photo when “something made them turn around” and walk back through a sea of people to that photo. When they reached the photo they saw an elderly man staring down at the picture of the young Navy Coxswain they loved.

When the elderly man turned to the family and asked if the young sailor in the photo was their Dad, they nodded and the old man's eyes filled. The daughter asked "Did you know my Father?" The old man was surrounded by his own


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It has been a while now since the property that was so tastefully decorated with military and historic memorabilia (no doubt rooted in a daughter's devotion) has been sold.

As is the case with many sellers who have not yet found their next home, the seller/daughter back then began to experience the stress of that interim period between homes. Would the right home be found in time?

While I was on vacation, the colleague who was covering for me let her know of a property in another North Shore community. My client drove around the area and it began to “feel like home”. As she turned the corner, she saw the home of her dreams. It was just as she pictured. It was the perfect size. It was just the right style. The neighborhood was perfect. The yard was exactly what she wanted. It was just so quaint and cute. It was also under agreement with another buyer.

My client really began to feel that she would never find a property that felt so much like "home". She drove to the property again and again just to see it while she begrudgingly continued her search for another property. Toward that end she reviewed dozens of properties and we walked out of several more that just did not feel like home.

I had spoken with the listing Realtor and asked that she keep me posted if the transaction should fall through. She agreed to do so but she added that everything looked like "a go" for the other buyer.

To respond to the growing need for interim housing, several large hotel chains offer programs that meet myriad needs of folks in like circumstances. Just as my client was considering such options, she had one of those "moments" that can only be understood by those who have had such a "moment". She began reflecting on how she had planned to have her Dad live with her in the home she had purchased with him in mind years ago. While she was having such a "moment", my phone was ringing several towns away. The listing Realtor was calling to inform me of a most surprising turn of events. The home of my client's dreams was back on the market. This adorable home now

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A reverse mortgage is a loan taken against your home that you are not required to pay back until you move out of your home or the last surviving borrower passes away. You’ll make no monthly mortgage payments and there’s no income qualification.

Reverse Mortgages are helping older Americans across the country achieve greater financial security and enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. The senior is responsible for keeping up payments on Home Owners Insurance, Property Taxes & Maintaining the home. Please consult with your attorney.

To qualify for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), the borrower(s) must be 62 years of age or older and have equity in your home. In addition, Lenders require that borrowers receive counseling from a HUD-approved counseling agency prior to receiving a loan. This can take place over the phone or in person.

The government-insured HECM can be used to pay day to day living expenses, cover the cost of medical bills and prescriptions, pay-off existing debt, pay taxes, by a car almost anything you want…. It’s your money. A HECM loan can also be used to supplement social security income.

The monies received from a HECM loan program can be taken as a lump sum of cash, monthly payments or a line of credit as long as you live in your home. You can opt to take fixed monthly payments (tenure) instead of a lump sum for as long as you remain in your home.

How much money can one receive? The general rule of thumb is the older you are and the higher the appraised value of your home, the more money you receive. The major determining factors are: the reverse mortgage program chosen, the age of the borrower, the appraised value

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3) Another myth is that the lender will take your entire estate and leave nothing left for any family members. This is also untrue because if you took out a $50,000 loan and your home is worth $175,000.00 the remaining $125,000.00 will not go to the lender. It will go to whomever you want it to go to provided you have a will.

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