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AMESBURY – Gus Reusch wanted to write an angry letter to the Nation magazine, but his wife talked him out of it. Instead he cancelled his subscription in protest of the magazine's leaving John Greenlief Whittier out of a group of prominent civil rights and anti-slavery leaders that graced the cover following the election of President Obama in 2009.

On the cover the new President was depicted in a montage of civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., African American congresssmen and leaders of the 19th Century abolitionist movement, such as Newburyport's William Lloyd Garrison.

But not Whittier, the pacifi st poet and ardent abolitionist, who grew up in Haverhill and lived much of his adult life in a house on Friend Street in Amesbury.

“I found that very sad,” said Reusch,

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the curator for the Whittier Birthplace in Haverhill. “I wish it had been there.”

For Reusch, Whittier is more than just another historical fi gure. He has been fascinated by Whittier since he was a student himself and later teaching middle school students about the author of the poem, “Snowbound,” for more than 40 years. In addition to being the Birthplace curator, he now teaches a Life Long Learners course at Northern Essex Community College and continues to volunteer to teach middle school students about Whittier.

Reusch was invited to give two lectures last week by the Amesbury Public Library and the John Greenleaf Whittier Home. His lectures, which attracted a near full house, were part of series of special events this spring sponsored by the Amesbury

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Angela and Jeremy Kirkpatrick show off their wine and cheese at the Grand Trunk shop on Pleasant Street.

NEWBURYPORT – Jeremy and Angela Kirkpatrick spent two weeks last month in the Basque town Getaria on the northern coast of Spain. It is one of the perks of owning the Grand Trunk wine and cheese shop on Pleasant Street here.

Although Grand Trunk already stocks a variety of Spanish wines and cheeses, the working vacation was a time for them to visit wineries and learn more about Basque wines like Txakoki. Not a traditional wine, Txakoki grapes are raised on a steep, rocky coast where they are pounded by the wind and sea, Jeremy Kirkpatrick said.

Th e white wine, which pairs well with seafood, he explains, is lower in alcohol content and higher in acid because the grapes, which are raised in such an extreme environment, are not left on the vines long.

Th e Kirkpatricks, who opened Grand Trunk in 2004, are a fountain of knowledge about food. “We know

the story behind every product we sell,” Jeremy said.

For many products they have visited the farms and factories that make them. Th ey know the owners and workers that produce them. In some cases they have slept in their homes.

In Spain, the Kirkpatricks toured a sardine plant. Th ey ate Bonito tuna, a Basque delicacy, low in mercury content, that they sell in the store. (“It is so good you can eat it right out of the can,” he said.) And they took a day trip into the French Basque country to spend an hour and a half observing how a top Michelin-rated kitchen works. “I wanted to see how they do things,” he said.

French and Italian food products, along with the Spanish items, make up much of their off erings.

On a glass counter sits a photo of a smiling Jeremy with the owner of the French Opinel Knife company. Th e

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On the Same Page is a program, funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, that brings together entire communities to read the same book at the same time. In Amesbury the book is Redfi eld Farm, by Judith Redline Coopey, a novel about the Underground Railroad, the informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century black slaves to escape to free states and Canada.

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Whittier started out his career to be a poet, Reusch said. His fi rst poem was published by Garrison in the Newburyport Free Press, beginning a lifelong partnership

between the two abolitionists whom Reusch call the “odd couple.” Garrison was the “fi ery abolitionist speaker, while Whittier was the “peaceful abolitionist poet.”

Garrison introduced the younger Whittier to the abolitionist movement when he invited him to be an editor on one of his newspapers. Th at launched a passionate career of writing poems, newspaper editorials and letters advocating for a peaceful end to slavery.

Whittier, a Quaker, was born on a Haverhill farm, but he never cared for farming. After his father died, he sold the farm for $3,000 and moved his mother, aunt and sister into the four-bedroom house in Amesbury, across the street from the Quaker Meeting House. He then pursued his writing and activist career full time.

Garrison and Whittier split over the issue of war. Garrison thought slavery had to be abolished at all costs and believed it unlikely that the country, particularly the southern states, would end slavery without bloodshed.

Whittier Had Much To Teach UsWhittier was also deeply involved in

helping run-away slaves move along the Underground Railroad. He and friends would house the escaping slaves in their homes in Amesbury, then move them north into New Hampshire and Canada.

“It's wonderful to think that there were runaway slaves here in this house,” Reusch said.

Whittier's activities were not popular among some neighbors, Reusch said. “All northerners did not oppose slavery,” he said. Contrary to what he was taught in school and the commonly held belief, some northerners, particularly northern mill owners who liked cheaper cotton, produced by slaves in the South, opposed freeing the slaves, he said.

Th e poet escaped at least once from being attacked or killed by angry mobs, the curator said.

For more information on Whittier and the abolitionist movement in Amesbury, visit the library's web site, www.amesburylibrary.org.

knives, a very popular item in the store, “are great for picnics,” he said. “It is said that every French chef has an Opinel knife in his pocket.” Th e wooden-handled knives sell out at $15 to $40 each.

Th eir personal knowledge, their involvement with food, their passion for the products they sell make the diff erence between a specialty food shop like Grand Trunk and other grocery stores.

“Why would I buy a cheddar cheese here rather than at Market Basket?” Jeremy said he is often asked.

While one can purchase cheddar cheese for less at a general grocery store, customers of Grand Trunk get a quality cheese and the expertise of the Kirkpatricks in explaining why a customer should buy one cheese over another and what to serve it with.

Th e same is true for cured meats, wines, beers and other specialty food products.

“You can get a 7-year old Quebec

cheddar or an English or a Scottish cheddar here,” he said. “It is not pre-packaged. It is hand cut and fresh.” Even more important, “We are not going to sell anything that we don't believe in.”

"And it is not necessarily expensive. Th e perception of the shop is that because it sells specialty products from France and Italy and Spain, everything is pricey," he said. But “Th at is not true.” Th ere is a wooden bin at the back of the store that contains bargain-priced wines which are still high quality. And Jeremy and Angela can steer you to lower-priced foods that will impress your dinner guests.

Th e key is: “We are not going to sell anything that we don't believe in,” he said.

Th e Kirkpatricks have worked with food products their entire career. Jeremy worked in breweries and thought he might open his own brewery one day. He also worked in the Cambridge wine and cheese shop, Fromaggio Kitchen, while

Angela worked for food importers before they opened the shop.

But they always wanted to have their own shop. “We turned a deep interest and passion into a business,” he said. “I love food. I love cooking.” He spends much of his free time reading cookbooks. “I don't watch much TV.”

Newburyport is not Cambridge, where worldly college professors shop daily for quality foods and delicacies that only a special food and wine store carry.

“We knew when we came here that we would need to do a lot of educating,” Jeremy said.

An anthropology major in college, Jeremy enjoys learning about diff erent cultures through the foods they eat.

And then they bring it back to Newburyport. Th is intimate knowledge gives them a competitive edge in the very competitive food world.

Jeremy said, “We have to stay one step ahead.”

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WEDNESDAY EVENING BIRDINGJoin Sanctuary Director Bill Gette to look for springtime birds during the quiet part of the day. Wednesday, May 9, 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.

AUTHOR VISITJoin us on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6pm as local children’s author, Jerry Pallotta, visits the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland, MA! Th e Langley-Adams Library won an important grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Th is “On the Same Page” grant is being used to support the program, One Book, One Community; “Groveland Gathers to Read.” Mr. Pallotta is the author of Going Lobstering, one of the library’s community reads books. Mr. Pallotta began writing books in 1986 and self-published his fi rst book, Ocean Alphabet. He has written a series of nonfi ction alphabet titles, including Icky Bug Alphabet, Jet Alphabet, Flower Alphabet, and many more. He has also written many books on other nonfi ction subjects, such as the ocean and elementary math. Mr.

Pallotta has been to over 3,500 schools and 350 conferences. He has spoken in all 50 states. On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Mr. Pallotta will present an hour long presentation at the Langley-Adams Library on his creative process and books will be available for sale and to be autographed after the presentation. Online registration is going on now. Please register through our online calendar of events by going to our website www.langleyadamslib.org or by calling the library at 978-372-1732. Th is program is funded by a federal IMLS/LSTA grant

A VISIT TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS On Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., Mim Frost will share her photos of scenes from the Galapagos Islands in the Collins Room at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street. Reservations are not accepted for this event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Information: 978-356-6648

YARD SALETh e Triton High Class of 2014 is presenting a "Yard Sale" on the Newbury Town Green on May 12 from 10am to 2 pm. Plots are $20 each and can be purchased by contacting Betsy Lambe at [email protected]. Sell your stuff , buy others' stuff and have a good time. Th ere will be music, art, and fun for everyone.

ROUNDTABLE MEETINGTh e Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack is moving. We will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday May 9th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Dr. Joseph Whitehorne will speak on “Raising a Great Army 1861-1865.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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BIRDING WESTERN ESSEX COUNTYJoppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and Education Coordinator Dave Larson lead this exploration of birding hot spots beyond the greater Newburyport area. Th ursday, May 10, 8:00 am–2:00 pm. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $42. 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.

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FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: FOCUS ON WARBLERSJoin Daily News columnist Steve Grinley of the Bird Watcher’s Supply and Gift for this early morning look around local birding hot spots. Friday, May 11, 8:00-11:00 am. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $15. 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.

ALADDIN JRTTS Players present Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” on Friday and Saturday May 11-12 at 7 p.m., with 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on May 13 at the Byfi eld Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfi eld $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. To reserve tickets call the TTS box offi ce at 978-463-3335 or email [email protected]. Info: tts-players.com

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ROWLEY RECYCLINGWhite Goods/Light Metal Household Recycling on May 12 from 8:30am to 11:30aam at the Highway Department, 40 Independence St. Rowley Board of Health reserves the right to refuse collection of any item(s) deemed inappropriate. Large quantities of items may be subject to additional fee. Open to Residents and Non-Residents. Residents should come prepared to transfer their items from their vehicle into the container. For more information contact the Rowley Board of Health at 978-948-2231.

PAPER DRIVETh e All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. Th e scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. Th e Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. Th e Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. Th e paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry.

IT’S A SPRING THINGPine Grove’s Annual Ferry Beach Auction, an evening of food, wine and spirits with silent and live auctions. Don’t miss the fun. Saturday, May 12th 7pm to 10pm. Nicholson Hall, Newburyport. $20 per person. Tickets at the door or in advance at Sunburst Trading, Rte 1, Rowley and Mill River Winery, Rte 1, Rowley.

SUNDAY, MAY 13th

TODD FARM FLEA MARKETOutdoor Award-Winning Flea Market is open every Sunday from now through late November. 240 fl ea market vendors can be found on any given week at Todd Farm. Free Admission and Free Parking. It’s the perfect New England way to spend some leisurely weekend time. Sundays 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BANDING STATION VISIT FOR BIRDERSBirders are invited to visit the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an up-close look at data collection on migrating birds. Sunday, May 13, 8:00–11:00 am. Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $20. 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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL PLANT SALETh rough our plant sale, the Growing Together Sunday School at the First Parish Church continues to support the care and feeding of rescued Katahdin sheep under the care of the New England Primate Sanctuary Farm and Humane Education Center located in West Newbury. Th e sale will be on Sunday May 13 after the

worship service in Holton Hall from 11 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward a sponsorship for the sheep. Donations raised beyond the cost of sponsorship will be given to support the church's education mission. To learn more about the Growing Together Sunday School, visit us on May 20, Children's Sunday. A special children's worship service is planned for 10 a.m. Th e church is located at 20 High Road, (Route 1A), Newbury.

SAM LARDNER’S OCEANS ARE TALKINGOceans Are Talking! is a musical call-to-action recorded and performed by Sam Lardner to enlighten K-6 children and their families about the most critical issues facing the world’s oceans. Th ese live concerts are powerful educational drivers to help families take action in protecting the oceans. Students will leave with big smiles on their faces, but also with some new understanding about the challenging, real-time, environmental issues that will shape so much of their future. Th is is a perfect Mother’s Day outing that the entire family will enjoy. Th is award-winning presentation is the recipient of the 2011 Parents’ Choice Award and will be at the Firehouse Center for the Arts (Market Square, Newburyport) on Sunday, May 13 at 3pm. Tickets are $9 for Members/Students/Seniors, $11 for Adults; and may be purchased at the Box Offi ce (Wed-Sun, 12N-5P), by calling 978/462-7336, or online at www.fi rehouse.org .

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A: Th ere is so much that our customers have asked for. A few things we are planning now are Kid’s Day, Harley Davidson night, Antique Car night, Truck Night, October Fest, and more. We are also looking for any person or group interested in hosting their own themed event here – even birthday parties! During the holiday season, we’ll also have locally grown Christmas trees, wreaths, and night time activities. We also will decorate the exterior of homes and businesses.

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Wow! What a fascinating experience to visit Kay’s Interiors LLC in the Rowley Mall Near Rt 1 and Rt 133 intersection! Kay has been in business for 18 years and moved here from Groveland. Kay’s off ers many custom services: custom curtains, bench pads, upholstering, slip covers, shop at home service, as well as a large variety of ready-made draperies and valances. She also off ers 1000’s of fabrics from around the world made by leading manufacturers. She also has custom window shadings off ered by: Hunter Douglass, Worldwide Home Fashions, Graber and Comfort Window Fashions. Roller shades are always available cut to your specifi cations in house. Th ere is just so much to improve the quality of your home or business at reasonable prices! It’s no wonder they have had such long standing repeat customers and referrals through the years! Kay’s Interiors has designed many local businesses through the years such as: Th e Andover Country Club, Th e Georgetown Country Club/Th e Black Swan Country Club, doctors offi ces, Steven’s Estate, Conte’s Funeral Parlors, as well as other professional settings. Kay’s Interiors LLC has

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AMESBURY - St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main Street Amesbury invites the public to the 10am service on Sunday, May 27 to celebrate Th e Day of Pentecost and join in coff ee and cake in the celebration of the birthday of the Christian Church. Organist Matt Siess, vocal soloist Johanna Hoyt Kimball and trumpeter Dana Oakes will join together and present special music for this holy feast day. Wear red and come prepared to rejoice that we are fi lled with the Spirit of God! For more information please check our website at www.stjamesamesbury.org

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Chamber of Commerce & Industrial Foundation, in conjunction with the Small Business Association, will be hosting an SBA Advantage Workshop on Th ursday, May 24th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chamber Offi ce, 5 Market Square, Amesbury. Th is free workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the Small Business Administration programs and services available for prospective and current entrepreneurs in starting or expanding their businesses. General information will be provided on the following programs and services: SCORE (For the Life of Your Business, Small Business Development Centers, Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), SBA 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program, Government Contract Opportunities. To register please call Lisa Gonzalez Welch, SBA Economic Development Specialist at 617-565-5588 or email [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.

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Vendors wanted! Byfi eld Days is having an outdoor Craft Festival on June 16 and is looking for crafters to sell and display their talents. Byfi eld Days is a two-day celebration of the village of Byfi eld, fi lled with activities for all ages. To request a space or fi nd out more information please call the Byfi eld Community Arts Center at 978-463-3335.

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------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Th e fi rst of three historical walks of 2012 will take place Saturday May 19th 2012 at 1 pm with Betty Moore and Karen Raynes taking you down memory lane in Hampton. Th is new walk will be about the past & present business community in Hampton. We will tour seven businesses; look into the corners and walk the creaky fl oors of buildings that remains vibrant after 112 years. We will hear about some lingering ghosts, who bought what in the general store and check out a still busy tavern. Meet in the High Street parking lot at 1 pm. Reservations are requested by calling the Tuck Museum at 603-929-0781. A $10.00 per person fee insures future walks. Brochure of the walk is included. Th is is a great way to get to know your town. Sponsored by the Hampton Historical Society & the Tuck Museum.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Save the Date! Wednesday, June 27, Noon Special Women's Luncheon! In celebration of our Summer exhibit "Ipswich Women in the Arts" we are hosting a Special Women's Luncheon fundraiser. Award-winning fl oral designer Constance McCausland will be featured as she interprets art through fl owers. Please plan to join us! Cost is $50 per person; your check will hold your spot. Call 978 356-2811 for more information. At 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA 01938

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INTRODUCTION TO THE BIRDS AT COGSWELL’S GRANTExplore Historic New England’s beautiful Cogswell’s Grant for a treasure trove of birds followed by refreshments in the historic house. Led by Mass Audubon Sanctuary Director Bill Gette. Tuesday, May 15, 8:30-10:30 am. Meet at Cogswell’s Grant on Spring Street in Essex. $14. 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.

TALK ON LYME DISEASE BY DR. MARTIN PRUSSJoin us for a talk on Lyme Disease on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 PM at the East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road, East Kingston, NH presented by Dr. Martin Pruss. Dr. Pruss will discuss in depth the diagnosis, latest data and treatment of this condition. Th is topic should be of interest to everyone in this area as the disease has shown to be very injurious to health and prevalent. Dr. Pruss will be available for questions after the talk. Take advantage of the opportunity to have all your questions and concerns addressed by a local and knowledgable physician.

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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 16, 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 16 & 30, 2012, 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.

CELEBRATE SPRINGSwing into Spring, Wednesday May 16th @ Noon. You are invited to celebrate Spring with us, enjoy specially made complimentary Strawberry Shortcake while listening in or joining Ron Souther of R&J DJ. In celebration of you and Older Americans Month. FREE Sponsored by Atria Merrimack Place. Please call to pre-register 978-462-2412

CC THE HUNTRESS-GHOST HUNTING FOR TEENSCC the Huntress will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Wednesday, May 16 at 3:30. She will talk about the diff erent ghosts she has run into. She might even do some ghost hunting at the library. Th is program is designed for teens only. ”CC the Huntress” won the GTN Paranormal Emmy Award for Best Show of the Year for 2011. Teens if you are interested in Ghost Hunting this is the program for you. Registration is required. You must be between ages 12-19. For more information contact Margie at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] Please register on our new website at www.amesburylibrary.org

FUNDRAISERTh e Newburyport Preservation Trust announces a fundraising event at Oregano Pizzeria and Restaurant located at 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA. From lunch to dinner to closing on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 Oregano’s will donate 20% of their proceeds to the Trust.

To participate, please tell your server you are a friend or member of the Preservation Trust. Details on the Preservation Week events will be available at a table within the restaurant. “We’re always happy to assist with fundraising,” says Claude Elias, owner of Oregano Pizzeria. “Especially the Newburyport Preservation Trust. Th ey’re doing good work ensuring our community is educated on preservation issues.” Newburyport celebrates and commemorates historic preservation and Newburyport's Waterfront during the sixth annual Newburyport Preservation Week, May 16 through May 20, 2012. Activities spanning fi ve days will feature something for all ages and interests, including a walking tour and musket fi ring, expert panel discussion and rediscovered Newburyport’s wharves, the connection between the Newburyport Powder House, the waterfront and preparation for the War of 1812, historic photo slide shows and fi lms, and the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Activities are open to the public and most are free. For more information, visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org.

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIRDINGJoin Sanctuary Director Bill Gette to look for springtime birds during the quiet part of the day. Wednesday, May 16, 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.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDRowley Grange will present its annual Community Service Award on May 16th at the Grange Hall, festivities start at 6:00 with a supper and dessert. Th e public is welcome. Th is is always a very special occasion, as the identity of that person is kept secret. After the supper the presentation will be held upstairs in the hall. Th ere will also be other presentations and entertainment. Kim Goodhue, well known musician, will entertain for the rest of the evening. It will be a fun fi lled event, why not help celebrate? Th is is no charge to the public. Come on down and see what the Grange is all about – Family, Fun and Friendship. If you plan on attending PLEASE give them a call at 978-948-5508. Leave a message or call the hall at 978-948-7288.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE: TIDE POOLS OF PLUM ISLANDJoppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings presents a narrated slide show on the wildlife of our local tide pools. Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. 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.



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THE BARN PUB & GRILLE www.thebarnpub.com5 Ring St, 978-388-8700Wed 5/9: Seacoast Dart AssociationFri 5/11: Luck of the Draw dart tourn.Tue 5/15: Northeast Dart Association

MILL 77 TRADING COMPANY www.mill77.com 77 Elm Street Sun 5/13: Nicholas Warren, 12-3pm MURPHY’S RIVERSIDE Find them on Facebook 37 Main St., 978-834-0020 Th u 5/10: KaraokeTue 5/15: 2 for 1 Apps & Trivia

Beverly FIBBER McGEE'S Find them on Facebook 108 Cabot St., 978-232-0180 Th u 5/10: DJ Fri 5/11: DJSat 5/12: Mother Ton, 9:30p-12:30a

MARINO’s CAFÉ http://marinoscafe.net 200 Rantoul St., 978-922-9288 Th u 5/10: Team Trivia, 6:30pm, $5Fri 5/11: Open Mic, 7pm

THE PICKLED ONIONwww.pickledonionbeverly.com355 Rantoul St., 978-232-3973Th u 5/10: DJ Max Baun, 10pm-1amFri 5/11: Tobin & Leahy, 5-9pmMon 5/14: Stump Trivia, 5-10pm

DanversPONTE VECCHIO www.pontevecchiorestaurant.net Rte. 1N, 435 Newbury St., 978-777-9188Sat 5/12: Dave Macklin, 9p-12:30aSun 5/13: Mothers Day Celebration

Essex THE FARM BAR & GRILLE www.farmbargrille.com 233 Western Ave., 978-768-0000 Sun 5/13: Funday & Trivia w/Frankie

GeorgetownCOACH'S ROCK POND PUB http://rockpondpub.blogspot.com 206 W. Main St., 978-769-5128 Fri 5/11: John Sage, 7-10pmSat 5/12: Don’t Call Me Shirley, 8:30-11:30pm

KEON'S @ THE BLACK SWAN COUNTRY CLUB www.facebook.com/keonsblackswancountryclub258 Andover St., 978-352-2900Wed 5/9: Trivia, 7-9pm, $2 off all menu items & gift certifi cate giveaways

GloucesterALCHEMY CAFÉ & BISTROwww.alchemybistro.com3 Duncan St., 978-281-3997Wed 5/9: Women, Wine & Chocolate w/Chelsea Berry, 7-9pmSun 5/13: Bluegrass Brunch w/Flynn Cohen, 12-2pm

CAPE ANN BREWING CO. www.capeannbrewing.com 27 Commercial St., 978-281-4782 Wed 5/9: Trivia Night, 7:30pmTh u 5/10: Open Mic Night, 9pmFri 5/11: Dan & Kings, 9-11:30pm Sat 5/12: Th e Loudmouth Soup Band, 9-11:30-pmSun 5/13: Sasquach, 5-6pm

THE DOG BARwww.dogbarcapeann.com65 Main St., 978-281-6565Wed 5/9: Karaoke, 9pm-clTh u 5/10: Soul Rebel Project, 9pm-clFri 5/11: Longshot Allstar, 9pm-clSat 5/12: Jeremy Lyons, Deb Hardy, T Maxx, 9-clSun 5/13: Michael O’leary & Friends Celtic Session, 5:30-8:30pm; Ryan Alto, 9pm-clMon 5/14: Ricky Diamond, 9pm-clTue 5/15: Open Mic w/Brian O’Conner, 9pm-cl GIUSEPPE'S RISTORANTEwww.giuseppesma.com 2 Main St., 978-879-4622 Wed 5/9: Open Mic w/Brian King, 7:30-10:30pmFri 5/11: Joe Th omas & Ricky Lauria, 9pm-clSat 5/12: Joe Th omas, 9pm-clSun 5/13: Ann & Tom O’Donnell, 6p

JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN REST.www.jalapenosgloucester.com 86 Main St., 978-283-8228 Tue 5/15: Th e Wood Peppers, 7-9pm

MINGLEWOOD TAVERN @ LATITUDE 43www.minglewoodtavern.com25 Rogers St., 978-281-0223Wed 5/9: Dennis Monagle Sessions, Dejas, 9pmTh u 5/10: DJ Vito, 9pmFri 5/11: Blues Your Daddy, 9pmSat 5/12: Boatyard Resin, 9pm

THE RHUMB LINEwww.therhumbline.com40 Railroad Ave, 978-283-9732Wed 5/9: Fly Amero, 8-11pmTh u 5/10: Dave Sags Blues Party, 9:30pm-1:30amFri 5/11: Ned & Th e Big Babies, 9:30pm-12:30amSat 5/12: Th e Bandit Kings, 9:30pm-12:30amSun 5/13: Allen Estes & Orville Giddings, 8-11pmMon 5/14: Open Jam w/Dan King, 9:30pm-12:30amTue 5/15: Trivia, 7-9:30pm; Funk Jamm w/Henley Douglass Jr. & Soul Force V, 10pm-12:30am

Haverhill CHIT CHAT LOUNGE www.chitchatlounge.com 103 Washington St., 978-374-9710 Wed 5/9: KaraokeFri 5/11: Leaders Led Analog HeartSat 5/12: Classical Vibe Tue 5/15: Open Mic

MAL’S LOUNGE @ GEORGE’S RESTAURANT www.malslounge.com 77 Washington St., 978-374-5150 Th u 5/10: Downtown Charlie, 8p-12aFri 5/11: Roy Barboza

THE PEDDLER’S DAUGHTER www.thepeddlersdaughter.com 45 Wingate St., 978-372-9555 Th u 5/10: 80’s NightSat 5/12: Foggy Duo, 9:30pm

MarbleheadHUNGRY BETTY’s BAR & GRILLE161 Pleasant St., 781-990-3165 Fri 5/11: Karaoke

ME & THEE COFFEEHOUSE www.meandthee.org 28 Mugford St., 781-631-8987

Fri 5/11: Honey Drewdrops, Ari & Mia 8-10:30pm, $16-19

MiddletonMAGGIE’S FARMhttp://maggiesfarmmiddleton.com 119 S Main St, 978-767-9519Wed 5/9: Adam Payne, 7-10pmSun 5/13: Bluegrass Brunch w/Martin England, brunch 10a-2p, music 12-2p

Newbury PLUM ISLAND GRILLE www.plumislandgrille.com 2 Sunset Blvd., 978-463-2290 Sun 5/13: Live Jazz, 1-3pm

Newburyport DAVID’S TAVERN @ THE GARRISON INN www.davidstavern.com 11 Brown Sq., 978-462-8077Th u 5/10: Tom Courtney, 7-10pmFri 5/11: Julie Dougherty, 8-11pm

FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS www.fi rehouse.org Market Sq., 978-462-7336 Th u 5/10: Jozef Nadz Fusion System, 8pm, $20-22Sat 5/12: Earth Port Film Festival, Matinee 2pm, $5; Evening, 7pm, $7

THE GROG www.thegrog.com 13 Middle St., 978-465-8008Wed 5/9: Hoot Night w/Bob Kramer, 8-11pmTh u 5/10: Maganahan’s Revival, 8pm-12:30am, $5Fri 5/11: Mamadou, 9:30p-12:15a, $5Sat 5/12: Das Pintos, 9:30p-12:15a, $5Sun 5/13: Blues Party w/Big Jack Ward, Joe Bargar, Amadee Castenell 7-11pm, $5Mon 5/14: Comedy Open Mic, 7:30-9:30pmTue 5/15: Steven Spungin

THE PORT TAVERN www.theporttavern.com 84 State St., 978-465-1006Wed 5/9: Irish Seisuin w/Eamon CoyneTue 5/15: Stump Trivia, 8-10pm

TEN CENTER STREETwww.tencenterstreet.com 10 Center St., 978-462-6652Wed 5/9: Phil McGowan Jazz Quartet, 7-10pm

RockportOLD SLOOP COFFEEHOUSE @ THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ROCKPORT www.rockportucc.org/oldsloopcoff eehouse.htm 12 School St., 978-546-3551 Fri 5/11: Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents Enter Th e Clown, 7:30pm $5-$12ROCKPORT MUSIC @ THE

SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER www.rcmf.org 35 Main St., 978-546-7391Sat 5/12: Parkington Sisters, 8pm, $19-34Tue 5/15: Th e Making of a Harpsichord, 7:30pmSat 5/12: Motif #1 Day, 10:30am-1pm

SalemTHE BLACK LOBSTER @ STROMBERG'S COVE http://blacklobster.net 2 Bridge St., 978-744-1863 Th u 5/10: Comedy Night

FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL www.hipfi nz.com 76 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, 978-744-8485Th u 5/10: Max Sullivan, 8-11pmFri 5/11: Larry & Th e Bluescasters, 9pm-12am

THE GREEN LAND CAFÉ www.thegreenlandcafe.com 87 Washington St., 978-744-7766 Th u 5/10: Julie Dougherty, 8-11pmMon 5/14: Easy West Duo, 8-11pm

THE GULU GULU CAFÉ www.gulu-gulu.com 247 Essex St., 978-740-8882

Wed 5/9: Open Mic, 7:30pm, 12amTh u 5/10: Rory Mcharg, 8-11pmFri 5/11: Dan Blakeslee as Doctor Gas, 8-11pmSat 5/12: Black Dog Brother 8-11pmTue 5/15: Movie Night

HOWLING WOLF TAQUERIA www.feedyourwolf.com 76 Lafayette St., 978-744-9653 Th u 5/10: System Soul, 9pm-12amFri 5/11: Th e Dejas, 9pm-12amSat 5/12: Noe Socha Trio, 9pm-12amSun 5/13: Steve Spungin, 6-8pm

IN A PIG’S EYE inapigseye.com 148 Derby St., 978-741-4436Wed 5/9: Coff ee House w/Julie Dougherty, 9-11:30pmTh u 5/10: Vanilla Manvelope, 9-11:30pFri 5/11: Blues Jam, 4:15-6:45pmSat 5/12: Erinn Brown w/ Eric Reardon, 9-11:30pmSun 5/13: Ervin Dhimo Trio, 7-10pmMon 5/14: Open Mic w/Domenic, 9-11:30pm

THE LOBSTER SHANTY www.lobstershantysalem.com 25 Front St., 978-745-5449 Fri 5/11: Vein, 8-11pmSat 5/12: Clay Venture & Th e Bong GirlsMonday: Stump Pub Trivia, 7:30pm

O'NEILL'S PUB www.oneillsofsalem.com 120 Washington St., 978-740-8811

Wed 5/9: Sports Trivia, 5-10pmTh u 5/10: DJ Sap, 11pm-12:30amFri 5/11: Irish Music, 6-9pm; DJ Sap, 10pm-12:30amSat 5/12: Irish Music, 6-9pmTue 5/15: Trivia, 8-10pm

PEM | PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM www.pem.org 161 Essex St., East India Sq., 978-745-9500 Wed 5/9: PEM Pals, 10:30amFri 5/11: Salem Award, 7:30pmSat 5/12: Art 360, 9:30am-11:30am

ROCKAFELLASwww.rockafellasofsalem.com231 Essex St, 978-745-2411Wed 5/9: Latin Dance Party, 8-11:30pFri 5/11: Spike Th e PunchSat 5/12: Midnight Goggles

SCRATCH KITCHENwww.scratchkitchensalem.com 245 Derby St., 978-741-2442Th u 5/10: Open Mic, 6-9pm

VICTORIA STATION/VIC’s BOATHOUSE www.victoriastationsalem.com 86 Wharf St., 978-745-3400 Wed 5/9: Karaoke w/ Bobby V, 9pm-12amTh u 5/10: Open Mic w/ Nick Consone 9pm-12am

Salisbury BLUE OCEAN MUSIC HALL www.blueoceanhall.com 4 Oceanfront North, 978-463-9222Th u 5/10: Line Dancing 6:30-7:30pm; Th e Dan Morgan Band, 7:30pm, $7Sat 5/12: Comedian Bob Marley, 6pm & 9pm, $25; Beach Blanket Drive-in Party, 8pm, $15

CAPRI SEASIDE ITALIAN GRILLwww.capriseaside.com 3 Central Ave., 978-462-7543Th u 5/10: Trivia, 8pm

CAROUSEL LOUNGE www.carousel-lounge.com 20 Oceanfront, 978-465-9045Sat 5/12: King Karaoke, 8:30pm

HOBO'S CAFÈ & LOUNGE www.chefhowieshobocafe.com 5 Broadway, 978-465-4626Wed 5/9: Karaoke & Dance, 6pmFri 5/11: Pride Idol, 8-10pm, 8:30pmSat 5/12: Karaoke & Dance Party w//DJ Chuck, 8:30pm Sun 5/13: Dance, Karaoke & Dance w//DJ Chris Michaels, 3pmMon 5/14: Karaoke & Dance, 6pm

NEW HAMPSHIREExeter

SHOOTERS PUB @ EXETER BOWLING LANESwww.shooterssportspub.com6 Columbus Ave., 603-772-3856Th u 5/10: Poker, 7pmSat 5/12: Open Mic, 9pmMon 5/14: Music & Pop Culture Trivia, 7pm

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RON’S LANDING ronslanding.com 379 Ocean Boulevard, 603-929-2122 Fri 5/11: Matt Luneau & Phil Nunez, 7-10pSun 5/13: Th e Read/ Allan Duo, 3-6p

WALLY’s PUB wallyspubnh.com 144 Ashworth Ave., 603-926-6954 Th u 5/10: D.R.I & Candy Striper, Death Orgy, 6pmFri 5/11: Fear Factory, $25

NewmarketSTONE CHURCH ON ZION HILL www.stonechurchrocks.com 5 Granite St., 603-292-3546 Wed 5/9: Trivia Night, 7-9pm; Celtic Jam 9pmTh u 5/10: Resident DJ Skyline, $5, 21+Fri 5/11: Spiritual Rez, 9pm, $10-$12, 21+Sat 5/12: Th e Brew, 9pm, $15, 21+Sun 5/13: Open Mic w/Dave Ogden,

9pm-12amTue 5/15: Bluegrass Jam w/Dave Talmage, 9pm-12am,

PortsmouthTHE BLUE MERMAID www.bluemermaid.com 409 Th e Hill, 603-427-2583Wed 5/9: Open Mic, 8:30pmFri 5/11: Th e Shorts, $5Sat 5/12: Acheson Grown, $5Mon 5/14: Trivia, 7-9pm

PORTSMOUTH GASLIGHT CO. www.portsmouthgaslight.com 64 Market St., 603-430-9122Th u 5/10: Pub Trivia, 8pmFri 5/11: Eddy’s Shoe, 7pm; DJ Koko 9pm; Brian Johnson Duo, 9:30pm; Jimmy D, 10pmSat 5/12: Superfrog 7pm; DJ Koko, 9pm; Steve Tolley 9:30pm; Keith Henderson, 10pm

THE PRESS ROOM www.pressroomnh.com 77 Daniel St., 603-431-5186Wed 5/9: Tom Kennedy, 9pmTh u 5/10: Tim Webb Combo, 9pmFri 5/11: Mama’s Boomshack, $8Sat 5/12: Jazz Lunch w/Larry Garland, 1pm; Dan Walker Band, 9pm, $5Sun 5/13: Jazz Grill w/Nick Grondin Quintet, 6-9pm, $10Mon 5/14: Jazz Grill w/Jose Duque’s ReLoadTue 5/15: Larry Garland Jazz Jam, 5:30p

THE RED DOORwww.reddoorportsmouth.com107 State St., 603-373-6827Wed 5/9: EvaredyTh u 5/10: Comedy w/ Adam Cozens, Jonathan Frazer LessardFri 5/11: D-Lux & WheelsSat 5/12: Mike SwellsSun 5/13: Green Lion CrewMon 5/14: Tokyo Rosenthal, Kristen Mario, Dave Hannon

RÍRÁ IRISH PUB www.rira.com/rira/portsmouth.html 22-26 Market St., 603-319-1680 Wed 5/9: Open Mic, 9pmFri 5/11: Gnarlemagne, 10pmSun 5/13: Rob Benton, 9pmMon 5/14: Oran Mor, 7pmTue 5/15: Quiz w/Murph & Little Murph, 8pm

RUDI’S PORTSMOUTH www.rudisportsmouth.com 20 High St., 603-430-7834 Wed 5/9: Dimitri, 6pmTh u 5/10: Zach Lange & Guest, 6pmFri 5/11: Nick Mainella, 6pmSat 5/12: Th e Duke Trio, 6pmSun 5/13: Jazz Brunch w/Mike Eff enberger, 12-3pm

SPRING HILL TAVERN @ THE DOLPHIN STRIKER www.dolphinstriker.com 15 Bow St., 603-431-5222Wed 5/9: Tom Yoder, 9pm-12amTh u 5/10: Tom Th eriault & Jamie DeCato, 9pm-12:30am

THE WET BAR @ THE PAGEwww.pageportsmouth.com/wet-bar.cfm172 Hanover St., 603.436.0004Th u 5/10: Karaoke, 9:30-clFri 5/11: DJ SKDSat 5/12: DJ B Money

SeabrookHONEY POT BAR & LOUNGEwww.thehoneypotbarandlounge.net 920 Lafayette Rd., 603-760-2013Wed 5/9: Karaoke w/Th e Wiz & DeeFri 5/11: Jam’n 94.5’s DJ Hustle SimmonsSun 5/13: DJ SmilezTue 5/15: DJ Dritch, DJ Toby Blind, 21+ no cover, under 21 $2

PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL www.facebook.com/primetimeseabrook 620 Lafayette Rd., 603-760-7230Wed 5/9: Team Trivia, 8pmTh u 5/10: Karaoke & Ladies Night, 9pFri 5/11: Classic Invasion, 9pm

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calendarIronic Music Calendar features local events North of Boston and along Coastal / Southern NH. For the full length & downloadable version of the IMC go to: www.ironic.it/imc-calendar. IMC is a production of Ironic Music Booking Agency LLC: www.ironic.it. If your venue would like to be included in this calendar please contact us at: [email protected].

THE BARN PUB & GRILLE www.thebarnpub.com5 Ring St, 978-388-8700Wed 5/9: Seacoast Dart AssociationFri 5/11: Luck of the Draw dart tourn.Tue 5/15: Northeast Dart Association

MILL 77 TRADING COMPANY www.mill77.com 77 Elm Street Sun 5/13: Nicholas Warren, 12-3pm

MURPHY’S RIVERSIDE Find them on Facebook 37 Main St., 978-834-0020 Th u 5/10: KaraokeTue 5/15: 2 for 1 Apps & Trivia

FIBBER McGEE'S Find them on Facebook 108 Cabot St., 978-232-0180 Th u 5/10: DJ Fri 5/11: DJSat 5/12: Mother Ton, 9:30p-12:30a

MARINO’s CAFÉ http://marinoscafe.net 200 Rantoul St., 978-922-9288 Th u 5/10: Team Trivia, 6:30pm, $5Fri 5/11: Open Mic, 7pm

THE PICKLED ONIONwww.pickledonionbeverly.com355 Rantoul St., 978-232-3973Th u 5/10: DJ Max Baun, 10pm-1amFri 5/11: Tobin & Leahy, 5-9pmMon 5/14: Stump Trivia, 5-10pm

PONTE VECCHIO www.pontevecchiorestaurant.net Rte. 1N, 435 Newbury St., 978-777-9188Sat 5/12: Dave Macklin, 9p-12:30aSun 5/13: Mothers Day Celebration

THE FARM BAR & GRILLE www.farmbargrille.com 233 Western Ave., 978-768-0000 Sun 5/13: Funday & Trivia w/Frankie

COACH'S ROCK POND PUB http://rockpondpub.blogspot.com 206 W. Main St., 978-769-5128 Fri 5/11: John Sage, 7-10pmSat 5/12: Don’t Call Me Shirley, 8:30-11:30pm

KEON'S @ THE BLACK SWAN COUNTRY CLUB www.facebook.com/keonsblackswancountryclub258 Andover St., 978-352-2900Wed 5/9: Trivia, 7-9pm, $2 off all menu items & gift certifi cate giveaways

ALCHEMY CAFÉ & BISTROwww.alchemybistro.com3 Duncan St., 978-281-3997Wed 5/9: Women, Wine & Chocolate w/Chelsea Berry, 7-9pmSun 5/13: Bluegrass Brunch w/Flynn Cohen, 12-2pm

CAPE ANN BREWING CO. www.capeannbrewing.com 27 Commercial St., 978-281-4782 Wed 5/9: Trivia Night, 7:30pmTh u 5/10: Open Mic Night, 9pmFri 5/11: Dan & Kings, 9-11:30pm Sat 5/12: Th e Loudmouth Soup Band, 9-11:30-pmSun 5/13: Sasquach, 5-6pm

Ironic Music Calendar features local events North of Boston and along Coastal / Southern NH. of the IMC go to: www.ironic.it/imc-calendar. IMC is a production of Ironic Music Booking Agency LLC: www.ironic.it. If your venue would like to be included in this calendar please contact us at: [email protected].

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------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - 3rd Annual Our Lady of Hope Parish One Pineswamp Road, Ipswich Plant Sale. On Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon, Our Lady of Hope Parish, will hold a plant sale off ering a variety of annuals and perennials. Please call the rectory 978-356-3944 for more information. All proceeds will go to Our Lady of Hope's Youth Programs and Events.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Newbury – Raffl e and Yard Sale; Help send the 5th & 6th</sup> grade Destination Imagination (DI) “Got Heart” team from NES to the Global Finals tournament in Knoxville, TN at the end of May. Team members will be at the Triton yard sale on Newbury’s Upper Green on Saturday, May 12th (rain date May 19th). Th ey will also be volunteering and selling raffl e tickets at the Family Fun at the Farm day on May 20th at Spencer Pierce Little Farm. Prizes include Red Sox, harbor cruise and whale watch tickets. Check out the teams’ website at neshasheart.com. Email [email protected] to donate to the trip.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Th e Town of Newbury is accepting bids for Library Maintenance Service, Police Department Maintenance Services and Town Hall Maintenance Services. Details with regard to the requirements for each of the facility locations are available at the Town Hall. Bids should be submitted to the Facilities Manager, Sam Joslin by Th ursday, May 31, 2012 by 4:00 p.m. Bids will be accepted for one, two or all three maintenance services bundled. Please direct any questions to (978) 465-0862 X309 or [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Newburyport Preservation Trust announces a fundraising event at Oregano Pizzeria and Restaurant located at 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA. From lunch to dinner to closing on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 Oregano’s will donate 20% of their proceeds to the Trust. To participate, please tell your server you are a friend or member of the Preservation Trust. Details on the Preservation Week events will be available at a table within the restaurant. “We’re always happy to assist with fundraising,” says Claude Elias, owner of Oregano Pizzeria. “Especially the Newburyport Preservation Trust. Th ey’re doing good work ensuring our community is educated on preservation issues.” Newburyport celebrates and commemorates historic preservation and Newburyport's Waterfront during the sixth annual Newburyport Preservation Week, May 16 through May 20, 2012. Activities spanning fi ve days will feature something for all ages and interests, including a walking tour and musket fi ring, expert panel discussion and rediscovered Newburyport’s wharves, the connection between the Newburyport Powder House, the waterfront and preparation for the War of 1812, historic photo slide shows and fi lms, and the annual Historic Preservation Awards. Activities are open to the public and most are free. For more information, visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Sesquicentennial of the Civil War commemoration continues: Newburyport and the Civil War author, William Hallett and with his wife Elizabeth, invite you to join them on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2 p.m Footsteps of Heroes: Civil War Walking Tour of Newburyport. Th e 90 minutes walking tour features sites and stories of Newburyport’s Civil War history including Albert W. Bartlett and the fi rst troops who left the Clipper City; stories of the shipyard; a local politician (and dear friend of Jeff erson Davis) who almost ran against Lincoln for president; stories of Frederick Douglass’ visit; a Newburyporter who would become a Confederate General and more! Th e tour begins and ends at 57 State St (Arthur Page Insurance Co). Please wear appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. Tips are welcome and a portion of which will go to historic preservation. For more information, please email: [email protected] or go to the web site: www.footstepsofheroes.com

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Spring is in full swing and so are the plans for the GMGC’s annual Memorial Day weekend plant sale, to be held Saturday, May 26th @ 8:30am-1pm at the Rowley Market Basket Plaza at the Rte 133 Entrance. Come explore our unique specialty sun and woodland plant off erings that are not typically found at plant sales. Additionally, there will be a large assortment of vibrant fl owering annuals for potting, hardy perennials that will return year after year, fl owering shrubs, vegetable plants, strawberry pots, and more at fantastic prices. Organic herbal hand creams will be featured for the fi rst time, which are perfect for gardener’s hands after a long day working in the soil. Landscape and garden specialists will be on hand to help with your selections and answer questions. Th e GMGC Memorial Weekend plant sale is perfectly timed with the Farmer’s Almanac recommendations for optimal planting to avoid cold nights and surprise frosts while taking advantage of warmer soil temperatures to help ensure your plants get off to a healthy start. Purchasing your plants from the Great Marsh Garden Club of Rowley is a great way to support your local community. GMGC is non-profi t. All proceeds are used to fund civic beautifi cation projects and provide community horticulture education programs. Did you know that the proceeds from past GMGC’s plant sales have been used to refurbish the Veteran’s Star Garden located in the Rowley Town Cemetery? Each year the garden club purchases and plants new annual fl owers in the Veteran’s Star Garden and around the Town Common Gazebo for our community to enjoy during the town’s annual Memorial Day ceremony and throughout the summer months. GMGC is interested in plant donations from community members. If you have plants to share or need help dividing, please call Laurie at 978-270-0658. Visit www.gmgc.wordpress.com to learn more about the GMGC and our current membership drive. Please accept our thanks in advance for your generosity and patronage of the Saturday, May 26th sale!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Are you tired of the same old home décor? Do you think this is the time to save money rather than spend it on new furnishings? If so, the Rowley Public Library, 144 Main St, is the place to be Th ursday, May 17 at 7:00. Th at’s when Kerri Durkee of Functional Home Designs provides a lively presentation on “Creating a Fresh Look with Familiar Pieces.” Find out how to spruce up your abode with things you already possess. Free and open to the public Info 978-948-2372

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - On display for May at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., whimsical portraits created by Bonnie St. Pierre of Merrimack NH. Th e enchanting images are created by a multiple image capture process and transform children into pirates, mermaids, fairies and more.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Kay’s Interiors, now at 144 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, invites you to a Grand Opening Open House on Saturday, May 19th from 10am to 5pm. Pizza & refreshments, free raffl es & prizes.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Because she touched the lives of the Pine Grove School Community, with Caring and Leadership. Th ey are pleased to announce the dedication and naming of the Pat Marshall Link Art Gallery. Please join them for a reception at Pine Grove School, 191 Main St, Rowley on Sunday, May 20th from 2-4. Donations in Pat’s name can be sent to RPEF. ‘Friends of Pat’ Art Show will be on display. Light refreshments will be served.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Rowley Grange will present its annual Community Service Award on May 16th at the Grange Hall, festivities start at 6:00 with a supper and dessert. Th e public is welcome. Th is is always a very special occasion, as the identity of that person is kept secret. After the supper the presentation will be held upstairs in the hall. Th ere will also be other presentations and entertainment. Kim Goodhue, well known musician, will entertain for the rest of the evening. It will be a fun fi lled event, why not help celebrate? Th is is no charge to the public. Come on down and see what the Grange is all about – Family, Fun and Friendship. If you plan on attending PLEASE give them a call at 978-948-5508. Leave a message or call the hall at 978-948-7288.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Children's Center will be having a Bake Sale and a Yard Sale on Saturday May 19th, 2012 to benefi t No Child Hungry to end childhood Hunger. To coincide with the bake sale will be a yard sale that will benefi t Birth to Th ree in Ipswich. Th ey are looking for donation items for the yard sale from the communities. We are accepting most items, excluding TV's and large furniture. Th e drop off times for donating to the yard sale will be Tuesdays thru Fridays from 9-12, beginning on May 1st and continuing through the 15th. For more information contact Nancy Garland-Wren at 978-948-7929.

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units with features to enhance water quality. The FDA has recently cleared a number of new products to improve water quality and time is needed to evaluate their effectiveness. That's why the ADA is continuing its leadership in education and research in this area. The ADA strongly urges manufacturers to submit their devices for dental unit waterline use to the ADA Seal of Acceptance Program for scientific evaluation, which allows dentists to choose products with even greater confidence.

The product I currently use is specially formulated to be continuously present in the dental water lines and keeps lines clean. An effervescing tablet is added to a self -contained water bottle each time it is refilled. Achieving clean water can really be that easy.

Does the ADA oppose government regulations on this issue--even if legislators adopt the ADA's own goal?

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This may be a small aspect that you never considered when going to the dentist. I am sure that most patients are concerned about proper sterilization of instruments and receiving treatment in a clean office. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that the water being sprayed into your mouth is clean?

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.dentalhealthforlife.com.

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This is a continuation of the column from last week with regards to the issues involving the water used in a dental office. The information was obtained from the ADA website.

Is the water in my dentist’s office safe?

Scientific reports have not linked illness with water passing through dental waterlines. However, patients should feel free to ask their dentist about the quality of their dental treatment water or any other aspect of their practice. To help reduce the number of microorganisms in treatment water, the Association recommends that dentists follow the infection control guidelines of the CDC and ADA. This is in addition to other precautions that your dentist may have in place.

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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 of your home, the amount of equity in the home and the current interest rates.

Repayment options: No repayment is made until the home is sold or the owner(s) permanently moves out or passes away. If the last surviving borrower passes away while living in

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the home the home remains in the estate and the estate can pay-off the reverse mortgage principal plus accrued interest. If you or other siblings want to

keep the home in the family, you can take out a new traditional mortgage or use other assets to pay for it. If no one in the family is interested in keeping the home, it can be sold to repay the loan. Any money left over goes to the estate to be shared according to your parent’s wishes.

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2) The second myth is that you won’t be able to qualify and this is also incorrect because as long as you are 62 and own your own home and live there, you will qualify. Regardless of bad credit.

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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5. Appraisal: The bank or mortgage company will send out an appraiser to evaluate the value of the home you are purchasing. This is done simply to ensure to the lending institution that the mortgage they are providing has adequate collateral.

6. Passing: Buyer and seller meet and sign papers, exchanging ownership of the property.

Simple right? This is only a baseline as there is a lot more that can come up during the process and usually does, but hopefully this gives you an outline of the home buying process.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general 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]

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price 167 Elm St , Amesbury 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 66 $119,900 $105,000 $149,000 22 Forest Rd, Salisbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 13 $185,000 $155,000 $185,000 23 Belmont St, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 292 $209,000 $200,000 $230,000 3 Pinehurst Rd, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 133 $219,900 $195,000 $239,900 24 S Pleasant St, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 163 $249,000 $235,000 $249,000 20 True Rd, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Split Entry 188 $224,900 $200,000 $249,900 45 Day Ave, Hamilton 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 77 $259,000 $245,000 $269,000 29 Bridge St, Hamilton 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 78 $249,900 $249,900 $270,000 24 Oakland St, Newburyport 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 34 $280,000 $274,000 $280,000 3 Summer St, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Victorian 167 $289,900 $275,000 $289,900 14 North St, Georgetown 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 112 $265,000 $255,000 $299,000 15 Benham St, Groveland 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 15 $299,900 $297,450 $299,900 26 Elm St, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 288 $289,900 $265,000 $314,900 115 Linden St, Hamilton 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 69 $325,000 $310,000 $325,000 55 Holly St, Gloucester 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 62 $299,900 $286,000 $325,000 4A Lendall St, Gloucester 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 101 $285,000 $261,000 $329,000 109 Linden St, Hamilton 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 68 $334,900 $315,000 $334,900 70 Concord St, Gloucester 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 214 $290,000 $285,000 $345,000 45-B Glendale Rd, Boxford 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 74 $349,900 $349,900 $349,900 565 Essex Ave, Gloucester 10 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 455 $290,000 $265,000 $385,000 4 Dornell Rd, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 128 $379,000 $350,000 $399,000 49 Lexington Ave, Gloucester 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 8 $410,000 $427,500 $410,000 17 Penn Brook Ave, Georgetown 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 341 $309,000 $295,000 $419,000 43 Belvedere Rd, Boxford 5 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 233 $399,990 $399,900 $424,900 1 Quimby Ln, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Greek Revival 143 $430,000 $430,000 $430,000 5 Parker River Dr, Byfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 185 $439,900 $421,000 $439,900 9 Dodge Rd, Rowley 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 108 $425,000 $420,000 $450,000 222 West Main St, Georgetown 9 room, 5 bed, 1f 1h bath Victorian 218 $459,900 $445,000 $459,900 163 Scotland Rd, Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 168 $450,000 $435,000 $469,000 86 Belcher St, Essex 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 59 $489,000 $470,000 $489,000 4 Quay Rd, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 258 $499,000 $459,000 $499,000 4 Woodland Rd, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 248 $499,900 $497,000 $499,900 24 Meadowview Ln, Ipswich 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 26 $524,900 $520,000 $524,900 13 Southern Blvd, Plum Island 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 36 $525,000 $475,000 $525,000 8 Harvard Way, Plum Island 11 room, 6 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape 277 $559,000 $530,000 $559,000 25 Emily Ln, Rowley 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 85 $559,900 $550,000 $574,900 440 Main St, Amesbury 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 124 $549,900 $542,500 $579,900 20 Parker St, Newbury 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 336 $559,900 $535,000 $579,900 5 Orchard Rd, Gloucester 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 39 $579,900 $562,500 $579,900 160 Old Point Rd, Plum Island 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 63 $599,000 $550,000 $599,000 128 Daniels Rd, Rowley 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 805 $629,000 $615,000 $629,000 13 Plummer's Ln, Newbury 9 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 173 $599,000 $563,000 $639,900 21 Timber Ln, Topsfield 11 room, 5 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 78 $685,000 $653,000 $685,000 10 Spring, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Gambrel /Dutch 152 $699,000 $650,000 $699,000 12 Powderhouse Ln, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 351 $648,000 $625,000 $749,900 45-A Crooked Pond Dr, Boxford 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 473 $759,900 $709,340 $759,900 7 William Hall Dr, Newburyport 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 119 $764,900 $714,000 $764,900 24 Meeting Place Circle, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 588 $699,900 $652,000 $795,000 295 High St, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 359 $749,900 $700,000 $879,900 23 Meeting Place Circle, Boxford 12 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 529 $819,000 $752,000 $895,000 47 Milk St, Newburyport 8 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Greek Revival 529 $849,900 $838,000 $995,000

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Step by StepActivity from buyers has certainly picked

up these past few weeks here so I haven’t had much of a chance to think about an article. I have had a number of first time buyers and sellers the last two weeks and it got me thinking. I suppose it is true with any service occupation but in real estate it is easy to put people into categories; first time buyer, first time seller, empty nester, downsizing, upsizing, etc. An easy thing to do and a mistake is to put people into these categories without getting to know their situation fully. For example, I have sellers who are in their late 60’s and have never sold before. It would have been easy to assume that they know the sales stages and what they mean. They don’t. They are selling for the first time, having lived in the house for over 30 years. On the other side I met a buyer who wanted to purchase a condo. He too was in his late 60’s. Easy to assume he knows how the process works right? Wrong, he had never purchased a home before having spent much of his time in the military. Therefore I thought it would be a good idea to write about the whole buying and selling process step by step.

1. Meeting of the Minds: A buyer will submit an offer to a seller or to his/her REALTOR®. This offer will have a life span, typically at least 24 hours, sometimes longer. The offer should always be done in writing to protect both buyer and seller. It also must be accompanied by an initial deposit. Additional documents that are usually included with the offer are a Lead Paint form for houses built before 1978, agency disclosure stating if the REALTOR® is working for the seller, buyer or as a dual agent, and a pre-approval letter from the buyer’s bank or mortgage lender. Not only are the financial terms outlined in the offer but dates that need to be met are spelled out as well. If the offer is acceptable we go to #2. If not, the seller may submit a counter offer changing the price and/or terms. It is important to note that if the seller does not sign the initial offer in the specified time, the offer expires and is no longer valid. Also, if the seller submits a counter offer, the original offer is null and void. Assuming the parties come together then we go on to #2.


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By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty2. Inspections: A buyer typically asks

in the offer for a period (7-10 days) to do a home inspection on the property they are buying. The inspection of the house is done over a span of 2-4 hours and covers or uncovers problems that may not be visible to the naked eye. The buyer may also choose to have a test for radon gas done (your home inspector can do this for an additional charge) or bring in specialists to test for lead paint, or the evidence of insects (carpenter ants, termites, etc.). If the buyer is not satisfied and doesn’t feel anything can be done to rectify the problem, they can withdraw and receive their initial deposit back. If the buyer is satisfied with the results of the inspection we move on to #3.

3. P&S: The seller and their REALTOR® or attorney will put together a purchase and sale document outlining the terms that were agreed upon by both parties. This document is given to both buyer and seller and they can choose to have an attorney look it over and make changes to protect their interests. Once this is done the buyer will sign by the due date outline in the initial offer and submit it to the seller or their representative with a second deposit. The initial deposit along with this one is placed in an escrow account. They are often called “good faith” deposits designed to show that the buyer is going to keep up his/her end of the bargain as the seller is, in essence, taking the property off the market and preventing other buyers from purchase. If the buyers decide to withdraw after a certain time they may not be entitled to receive their deposits back.

4. Financing: Once a buyer comes under agreement, he/she starts the process from pre-approved for a mortgage to getting approved for a mortgage. You will need to meet with the mortgage or bank representative you have chosen and provide him/her with the documentation they require (typically pay stubs/W-2 or a tax return and bank account info among other items). This has become more cumbersome in recent years. Cumbersome does not mean impossible, far from it, if you have a good job, good credit and even a small down payment you can qualify for a mortgage.

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