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REGIONAL Aubrey Vandermeulen loved a photograph of three parrots sitting on a tree branch that she took on a trip to South Africa so much she used it as the subject of a painting she did for art class at Newburyport High School.

Th at painting in acrylics is now on display in the conference room of the Provident National Bank branch on Storey Avenue.

Animals are what I love to paint the most, she said. She wanted to duplicate the light and shadows in the photograph. But mostly she choose this photograph to paint because the birds had a lot of energy and expression, she said.

Vandermeulen, a freshman who has been drawing since she was three, is one of 84 students who have their paintings, ceramics, photography, videos, printmaking and a form of art, called altered books, on display this month at the bank.

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High School to display the works of students in the bank lobbies. Th is spring it is also displaying the works of students from Amesbury High School and at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH.

Th is is a w o n d e r f u l thing the bank does, said

Newburyport High art teacher Kim Salathe.

As part of its Banking on Art program, the Provident will showcase the art during regular bank hours through May 16 in the lobby of Newburyport branch at 66 Storey Avenue.

Th e Amesbury High School exhibit will be displayed beginning May 21 at the bank's two Amesbury branches 5 Market Street and at Haverhill Road (at the corner of Main St. and Rte. 110). Th e bank exhibit of art by students at Winnacunnet High School will begin June 11.

To showcase the students' art, the bank also hosted an Artists Reception honoring the Newburyport student artists last Th ursday with entertainment by the Newburyport High School varsity choir. In Amesbury a reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at the Main Offi ce.

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TRITON Getting something for free these days is rare. But the Triton Regional School District is off ering four weeks of free enrichment programs for students entering middle school through 10th grade in high school this summer.

Even bus transportation is thrown in.

Beginning July 10, the school district, operating on a grant from the state for the 21st Century program, will off er 10 courses designed to challenge the students in areas that diff er from what they learn during the rest of the school year. Th ere are also three internships available.

We are very excited about the program this summer, said Walter Hardy, site coordinator for the Triton Middle and High School 21st Century program.

Enrollment is on a fi rst-come basis, so Hardy strongly recommends that parents complete the registration and return it to the Triton Regional

District Offi ce 112 Elm Street, Byfi eld, MA 01922 or email it to him at [email protected].

Since there are 10 programs plus the internships, students must pick what courses and events they want to participate it. As part of the registration, they are asked to list their fi rst three choices.

Hardy said he expects that most students will get their fi rst or second choice.

Th e programs are:#1 MUSICAL THEATER:

Students will produce and perform the Broadway musical Disneys Aladdin JR, a stage adaptation of the hit Disney fi lm.

#2 FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Students will learn how to be a sports journalist as they explore the history of sports and learn more about athletes that have infl uenced the game and society. As sports writers, the students will learn how to write a sports

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Letters to the Editor2012 Rowley Public Library Book and Bake Sale a great success.

On behalf of Th e Friends of the Rowley Library, I would like to thank the community for making the 2012 Rowley Public Library Book and Bake Sale a great success. Th is year's sale raised $4173. Th e money will fund library programs including ongoing computer classes, the monthly moderated book club and the Children's Summer Reading Program. Some exciting new programs are being planned so keep an eye on the schedule.

A strong feeling of community surrounded the sale. Th ank you to the dozens of volunteers who represented the entire town. Th ey ranged in age from 5 to 70well, 70-something. In fact, one third of the volunteers were students. Seven families volunteered as groups. We were fortunate to have Cub Scout Pack #15 working the Bake Sale tent again. Th eir hard work topped last years sales by over 70%. Great work guys!!

We are grateful to those of you who donated books and baked goods. Without the great selection given by you, we would not attract so many customers. It is also refreshing to see used books getting a second life in new readers hands.

Many businesses in the area also assisted. Special thanks go to the Institution for Savings Rowley branch, MAC Fitness, and EBSCO Publishing for collecting books at their sites again this year. EBSCO Publishing also loaned a tent and donated 100 reusable shopping bags for our customers. St. Marys Church loaned tables for displaying books. We are also grateful to the Rowley Board of Selectmen, Principal Kneeland at the Pine Grove School, Mill River Winery, Market Basket, Lost Treasures, and Old Town Bread for allowing us to display our new lawn signs at their locations. Year after year, the Rowley Gas Exchange allows us to put our banner on their property on the corner of Rt. 1 and Rt. 133 giving us our most visible sign. Rowley House of Pizza continued their support of the Friends of the Rowley Public Library by letting us attach advertising to many pizza boxes. Several other organizations, businesses and media outlets helped advertise the sale and we thank them as well.

Back by popular demand, the 2012 Rowley Bag ra e was comprised of donations from Rowley House of Pizza, Winfreys Fudge and Chocolates, Backstage Salon and Spa, Back 9 Tavern, American BBQ, Agawam Diner, Old Town Bread and Nancy Judge of Keller Williams Realty. A generous Library patron donated 2 Red Sox tickets to the ra e again this year. Th ank you to the Rowley Council on Aging for giving us space to sell ra e tickets at their offi ce. Congratulations to Carol Alukonis and Lyn MacAskill on winning the ra e prizes.

Of course, we cannot forget the Town Common for their perennial support of the Library itself and the Friends of the Library. We thank the editor and staff for helping to spread the word about all our fundraisers, events and programs.

Once again, Id like to personally thank the Executive Board of the Friends and Library Director Pam Jacobson. Without their help and that of the tireless volunteers, the sale would not have happened. I am grateful to all.

To view this years complete list of volunteers, please visit our website, www.rowleylibrary.org. Michelle Ford, Friends of the Rowley Public Library

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Newburyport students was created in art classes during the school year, including Introduction to Studio Art, Painting, Drawing, 3-D Art, Ceramics, Portfolio, Photo I, II and III, Computer Animation and Advanced Placement Art.

Th e students of Newburyport High School are proud to have this opportunity to display our work in a professional environment, the students collectively wrote in a prepared statement. Many young artists work goes unnoticed, but we are given this chance to stand out from the crowd, and show our work

to people who share our passion for art. We appreciate Th e Provident Bank graciously and generously inviting us into their lobby.

Th e Provident Bank has been local promoting artists this way for 15 years. Th e bank receives no commissions for artwork sold and pays all expenses associated with the exhibit.

Originally started by the bank's chairman Bob Becker, when he was president of the bank, the program has promoted at least 75 local artists and sculptors, some of them several times, said Charlie Cullen, the bank president.

It is a no brainer, Cullen said. Th e community has embraced it. People come into the bank. People love it.

Of the annual display of student art work from the three high schools, Cullen said the young artists and their parents enjoy coming to the bank to see the works on the walls, Cullen said. It is really good for their self esteem.

Branch Manager Leeanne Corning said the Lobby for the Arts program is good for the community and good for the school. It gives the students a chance to showcase their artwork.

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Team Triton, the organization dedicated to building the new Triton Stadium, was launched at a Triton High School assembly last week. Team Triton members today include Triton coaches, teachers, staff , parents, alumni, students, and members of the community. Everyone in the Triton community is invited to join Team Triton and support the building of the stadium. Th e goal is to have many diff erent fundraising events ready to go when school opens in the fall.

Th e Institution for Savings has already kicked off funding for the Triton Stadium Center with a generous donation to the Triton Education Foundation, Inc. (TEF) of over a half a million dollars, approximately 20% of the estimated $2.5 million total construction. Now TEF has organized Team Triton to raise the additional funds needed for the 200,000-square-foot stadium. Th e goal is to raise all of the Triton Stadium funds with fundraising and private donations, not through taxes or funding from the Triton towns.

Team Triton is supporting fundraising eff orts across the community with events and requests for donations. Naming rights are available for everything from the new Press Box to benches in the new bleachers.

Th e new Triton Stadium Center will encompass facilities for hosting tournaments, meets, games, band concerts, performing arts, outdoor rallies and events. It will be available to the community for town events and youth sports, everything from soccer leagues to Pop Warner. Th e Triton community will now have a multi-purpose complex for all kinds of activities from walking the track, playing a game of catch, or getting together for a neighborhood pick-up game.

Communities across Massachusetts are installing advanced, synthetic playing fi elds to increase availability and usage.

Th e fi eld chosen for the new Triton Stadium has been proven safe, requires virtually no maintenance, and can be used in any weather. Th e new track has a life-expectancy of 25 years. Th e new lighting will provide greater visibility on the fi eld

for all night games and events. Revitalizing and upgrading the current athletic playing fi eld and track is crucial to the development and safety of student athletes, band, color guard, and cheerleaders.

Th e Team Triton Stadium assembly let students know that the new stadium is really an eff ort to build Triton spirit throughout the community and ask for the students support in making this happen.

At the assembly Gary Jaff arian of Jaff arian Automotive presented Nancy Taylor, president of the Triton Education Foundation, with a $1,900 check for the Stadium Fund. Jaff arian has two on-going ways everyone in the Triton community can raise money for the Triton Stadium. Every time someone goes to the Jaff arian Facebook page and Likes their page and then clicks on Triton - another dollar is donated to TEF for the Stadium. During the Stadium Assembly, the over 500 students were asked to go on Jaff arians Facebook page and raise additional funds for the Stadium. Also,

Jaff arian donates $50 for each car bought or leased at Jaff arian by an individual who resides in one of the Triton towns.

Team Triton was launched with the fi rst showing of the Team Triton Video created by Triton alumni, Justin Joslin. Th e video

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LEGALLY BLONDE & MORE - June 23, 2012

Triton Arts is planning a revival of this years hit show plus a host of fun Legally Blonde theme activities. All proceeds go to the Triton Stadium.

SHOEBOX RECYCLING - Donate old shoes and raise funds for the new Triton Stadium. Collection ShoeBoxes are in the main offi ces of all fi ve Triton schools.

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CATMOBILETh e Catmobile will be parked in Salisbury at Toms 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 Oreganos 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. Were always happy to assist with fundraising, says Claude Elias, owner of Oregano Pizzeria. Especially the Newburyport Preservation Trust. Th eyre 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 Newburyports 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 Audubons 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 17th

INTRODUCTION TO THE BIRDS AT COGSWELLS GRANTExplore Historic New Englands beautiful Cogswells Grant for a treasure trove of birds followed by refreshments in the historic house. Led by Mass Audubon Sanctuary Director Bill Gette. Th ursday, May 17, 5:00-7:00 pm. Meet at Cogswells 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.

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MEET THE CANDIDATESThe Georgetown and Groveland Republican Town Committees along with the 6th District Chapter of MARA are co-sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Debate at Erie 4 fire station, 474 North Street, Georgetown on May 17th at 7 p.m. The debate will be among the Republican primary candidates for the 2nd Essex State Representative seat. The candidates are Bob Cronin of Boxford, Gary Fowler of Georgetown, and Lenny Mirra of West Newbury. The towns in the 2nd Essex are Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, and West Newbury. If you care about taxes, government expansion, gas taxes, where your money goes & what these candidates have to offer you as a taxpayer, this is the place to be. Think global, but ACT local! This could be the best hour and a half of the of the election season as we get to know our future state representative! All are welcome. Light refreshments will be available for a donation to help offset the costs of the event. For more information, please contact Leigh Ann Berry at 978.373.4664 or [email protected]

FRIDAY, MAY 18th

FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: FOCUS ON WARBLERSJoin local columnist Steve Grinley of the Bird Watchers Supply and Gift for this early morning look around local birding hot spots. Friday, May 18, 8:00-11:00 am. Meet at Mass Audubons 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/joppaflats.

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Join Bill Gette, Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director, to look for spring migrants in Mass Audubons newest wildlife sanctuary: Rough Meadows in Rowley. Friday, May 18, 8:30-11:30 am. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $21. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

CELEBRATING ART IN THE LIBRARYThe Ipswich Public Library is pleased to announce its spring open house. This event will offer Ipswich residents a time to explore the works of both emerging and world-renowned local artists. Ipswich has a unique place in the history of New England along with its great natural beauty. This event runs from May 18, 19, & 20 and may be viewed during regular library hours. Come join us for an evening of fun while viewing the librarys art collection. During the open house on Friday, May 18th, light refreshments will be served from 6-8 P.M. Free admission and everyone in the community is welcome. This event is jointly sponsored by the Ipswich Public Library Art Exhibit Committee and the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library.

WATER STREET ENTREPRENEURS OF MARITIME NEWBURYPORT Friday, May 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm the Newburyport Preservation Trust proudly presents a lecture and photographic essay by Skip Motes on Adventures: Water Street Entrepreneurs of Maritime Newburyport. He will explore the beginning of colonial maritime trade, the launching of the Continental frigate Boston, the turmoil of the quasi war with France, and the challenges of the 1807 - 1809 embargo and War of 1812. Come learn about the

merchants who made and risked their fortunes on the sea. Location: Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 Admission: $15 Fee for non members, $10 Fee for members. Reception following. Newburyport celebrates and commemorates historic preservation and Newburyport's Waterfront during the sixth annual Newburyport Preservation Week, May 16 through May 20, 2012. Activities are open to the public and most are free. For more information, visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org.

EXIT DANCE CELEBRATES 25 YEARSExit Dance has long been a staple of the local arts scene. Twenty five years long as it turns out. Come and celebrate with them when Exit Dance performs their annual spring recital at the Firehouse Center for the Arts (Market Square, Newburyport) Friday Saturday, May 18-19 at 8pm. Tickets are $16 for Students/Seniors/Members, $19 Adults; and may be purchased at the Box Office (Wed-Sun, 12N-5P), by telephone (978/462-7336) or online at www.firehouse.org

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AUDITIONS FOR ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - TTS Players will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of Once On This Island, Jr., directed and choreographed by Stephanie Schapero. Based on The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson and the book My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy,. Auditions will take place on Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central St., Byfield. Auditions are open to all area youth between the ages of 8 -18. For more information visit tts-players.com or contact Mike Fay at 978-476-6053, or Sarah via e-mail at [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Young Adult book club will meet on Tuesday May 29th from 3-4pm. We will be discussing "Bitterblue" by Kristin Cashore and "Death Sentence" by Alex Gordon Smith. Request these books now! If you have any questions contact the library at 352-5728 for details. Family movie nights will be held on May 22nd from 6-8pm. We will be showing "Toy Story" (1995) which is rated G and is 89 minutes. On June 6th from 6-8pm we will be showing the "Scooby Doo's Original Mysteries" which is 110 minutes long. Come enjoy these movies by bringing some popcorn and pillows to relax on. Free Admission.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Pentucket Workshop Preschool is having an on-line auction to defray our moving costs. Now until 5/30. Go to: Benefitevents.com to see over 50 items or visit website for a direct link www.pentucketworkshoppreschool.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - To learn more about the Growing Together Sunday School, visit the First Parish Church of Newbury on May 20, Children's Sunday. A special children's worship service is planned for 10 a.m. A community cookout will follow the Children's Sunday worship celebration. The church is located at 20 High Road, (Route 1A), Newbury.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church will be hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, May 26th from 8am-1pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited to rent spaces; $20 for one table. This is a shine only event and funds will be refundable in case of inclement weather. Dont miss this opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table, please contact us at (978) 465-7734 or email us at [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Board of Selectmen and V.F.W. Post 5707 invite and encourage all veterans of the town to participate and attend the planned ceremony and parade observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 28th , 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Please plan to join the parade attendees at 1:00 p.m. where the organizing efforts begin at the VFW parking lot on Bradford Street. It will be an honor for the Town of Rowley to have all veterans participate. For more information contact the Selectmens office at 978-948-2372 or 978-948-2705.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Children's Center will be having a Bake Sale and a Yard Sale on Saturday May 19th, 2012 to benefit No Child Hungry to end childhood Hunger. To coincide with the bake sale will be a yard sale that will benefit Birth to Three in Ipswich. They are looking for donation items for the yard sale from the communities. We are accepting most items, excluding TV's and large furniture. The 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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Good Deeds: Quietly and Without FanfareRowley Grange has existed for 118 years, and yet few townspeople know little about the organization. The world changed greatly in those years: WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam would make changes to the American life style. Where once everyone farmed to some extent, be it just a vegetable garden, or perhaps some chickens and a cow for fresh milk, everything today is at our fingers tips and in some cases, 24/7.Rowley Grange, as have most Granges here in the east, evolved with the changing farm scene. Today, most Massachusetts Granges are engaged in community service. Rowley Grange has a distinguished history of service to the Rowley Community, but how many people really know what Grange does? Rowley Grange has received a letter written April 5th, 2012, which we would like to share with you.To the members of The Rowley Grange:We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the faithful, hard-working

Members of the Rowley Grange. Many town folks have no idea of the good deeds you do quietly and without fan-fare. Personally, we are humbled and thankful to you for your part in providing scholarship monies for three of our grandchildren as they entered colleges from the Triton School. Namely, this year Tyler Ferrick will graduate from Unity College in Maine. He has maintained excellent grades throughout the four years and has worked part-time at the school and full time during the summer breaks to fund his school expenses. Presently he is sending resumes and will be searching for employment in the field of Conservation Law Enforcement, hopefully in the New England area after he graduates in May. Secondly, Nick Arsenault will be finishing his second year at the University of Tampa in Florida. He is studying Finance, loves it and is maintaining high marks. Since Morgan Ferrick graduated from Johnson & Wales, she has been transferred the headquarters of the Freeman Convention

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Sincere thanks,Don & Amber Hovey

Grange to Present 2012 Community Service Award Rowley Grange will present its 2012 award on May 16th. The 7:30 presentation will be preceded by an American chop suey supper at 6:30. If you plan to attend, please call 978-465-5508 and make a reservation. Members of the Bradstreet Farms Community Garden Group are invited to attend as well as Rowley residents.

ROWLEY GRANGE NOTES UPCOMING EVENTS

April is Grange Month!May 16th 6:00 supper

Followed by Open Meeting 7:30 p.m. at Rowley Grange Hall.

Community Citizen Award to be given.May 23rd Turkey Pie Supper

Seatings at 5 and 6 p.m., serve until 7 p.m. See SUPPER NOTES below.

June 6th - Reunion Night for 2006-2011 Recipients of Sarah Wallis Peabody Scholarship. 7:30 pm All Welcome to attend

June 20th 118th Anniversary Dinner Details TBAJune 27th Oven BBQ chicken

Seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. serve until 7 p.m.

SUPPER NOTES: Reservations are encouraged. Call 978-948-2635 or 978-948-7288. Give your name, number in your party and the time of seating. To go dinners are also available. Reservations provide a $1 off your supper.

Rowley Grange helps the community wont you join us?Rowley Grange, 29 Central St., P.O. Box 49, Rowley, MA 01969

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRANGE SUPPERSRowley Grange welcomes volunteers. This is a great opportunity to meet some fun people, and an opportunity for those students who need to complete community service obligations. At this time we could use some extra volunteers to help with cleanup, which starts at 7 PM and takes about an hour. If youd like to give us a hand,

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Have you ever thought about joining the Grange? Grange membership is open to both men and women, ages 14 years and up. There are many activities for all, and especially the youth, who have the opportunity to meet other Grange youth from the State and New England. The MA State Grange also has a scholarship and education loan program for members.

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3RD ANNUAL YARD SALE & BAKED GOODS SALESaturday, May 19, 2012 - 9 AM - 1 PM (Rain Date Sun May 20th) 39 Central St. (Town Hall Annex) Space Rental $15.00 Baked Good Donations Welcome! Call COA 978-948-7637 or Yard Coordinator 978-948-2679 to reserve space or donate baked goods. Proceeds go to the Friend of the Rowley COA to benefi t Seniors.

ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALETh e Whittier Home Museum at 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, welcomes spring with its Annual Plant & Garden Sale on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 am 1:00 pm rain or shine. Cynthia Costello, President of WHA, welcomes one and all to enjoy the beauty of the garden while enjoying homemade pastries and breads.Donations of any of the above items are appreciated and can be left at the Whittier home on Friday, morning, May 18, from 9-12, or call 978-388-1337 for pickup arrangements.

PLANT & BAKE SALEMay 19, Hampton Garden Club Plant and Bake sale from 9 - 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot, 100 Winnacunnet Rd. Hampton, NH. Event will include, perennials, herbs, house plants, bake good and ra e items. For more information contact Sandy Taube at 926-7914

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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.

THE WONDER AND THE WOW: A VISIT TO THE BIRD BANDING STATIONFamily educator Lisa Hutchings takes adults only outside to discover the wonders of the bird banding station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Saturday, May 19, 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. 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.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGWeekly trip with experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, May 19, 9:3011:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7. 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.

OPEN HOUSEKays 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 ra es & prizes.

PICK YOUR PATH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESSIn honor of National Womens Health Week and National Senior Month, the YWCA Greater Newburyport is sponsoring a Pick Your Path to Health and Wellness Health Fair on May 19th, 1-4 pm at the YWCAs 13 Market St facility. Senior citizens are welcome to attend with their spouses, families, and caregivers. Topics covered

will include hearing, nutrition, active living, chiropractics, blood pressure screenings, eye health, dental health and denture care, breast health and Medicare and Medicaid Services. Participants can join in fi tness classes in the group exercise room and in the warm water pool. Th e front parlor will be set up for Scrabble, card games and tea! For more information contact Ellie Davis at (978) 4659922, Ext. 15 or [email protected]

HISTORICAL HAMPTON WALK THROUGH THE PAST & PRESENT BUSINESS COMMUNITYTh 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. 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. WHITE FARMS FAMILY DAYWhite Farms Family Day May 19th 1-3. Free pony rides, live music and face painting and more. I also would like to put in there somewhere that we have been making ice cream for almost 60 years and to come down and see why we have been ranked best in Boston, best ice cream NECN, best of north shore magazine and featured on chronicle. 326 High Street Ipswich (978) 356-2633

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through the salt water marsh section of the Parker River. Participants must have their own canoe or kayak. Life jackets are required. Seats may be available by prior arrangement for a few people who do not have their own boats. Th is trip is suitable for families and paddlers with some experience. Dress weather-appropriate and we suggest you bring water, snacks, and a camera. To register for the trip or for more information, please call or email our offi ce at 978 462- 2551 or email [email protected]. PICK YOUR PATH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS HEALTH FAIRIn honor of National Womens Health Week and National Senior Month, theYWCA Greater Newburyport is sponsoring a Pick Your Path to Health and Wellness Health Fair on May 19th, 1-4 pm at the YWCAs 13 Market Street facility. Senior citizens are welcome to attend with their spouses, families, and caregivers. Participants can join in fi tness classes in the group exercise room and in the warm water pool. Th e front parlor will be set up for Scrabble, card games and tea! For more information contact Ellie Davis at (978) 4659922, Ext. 15 or [email protected]

THE GATHERING CAFE COFFEE HOUSETh e spring coff ee house series will come to a close on Saturday, May 19th at 7 PM. Featured will be two wonderful and extremely gifted acts: guitarist extraordinaire and composer Bob Lamson from Gorham, ME, and guitarist, singer/songwriter Scott Lee from Millis, MA. Th e event is free, but a free-will off ering will be taken. Location: Ipswich Church of the Nazarene, 79 Turnpike Rd (Route 1), just north of Linebrook Rd in the Tri-City Sales plaza. For more information, call 781-341-2015, e-mail [email protected].

GILLIGAN AND MACY QUARTETTh e Cat in the Cradle Coff eehouse, hosted by the Byfi eld Community Arts Center, will welcome the Gilligan and Macy Quartet on May 19. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8:00. Admission is $5.00 at the door. Th e Byfi eld Community Arts Center is handicap accessible, has plenty of free parking, and is conveniently located at 7 Central Street, By eld. telephone 978-463-3335, www.byfi eldcac.org.

THE GENERALJoin the Ipswich Music, Art and Drama Association for an evening of adventure, romance and exceptional music on Saturday, May 19 when world-renowned organist David Briggs provides the soundtrack for the silent comedy/adventure movie Th e General, starring Buster Keaton, at the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County St., Ipswich. Briggs will off er a pre-fi lm talk and demonstration at 7:30 p.m. Th e movie is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 978-356-3137, ext. 372. IMADA is a parent group supporting the fi ne arts in the Ipswich middle and high schools.

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17TH ANNUAL STRUT FOR STRAYSTh e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is pleased to invite supporters to join its 17th annual Strut for Strays fundraising event at the Bartlet Mall in Newburyport on Sunday, May, 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pets are welcome.

SPRING AUCTION St. James Episcopal Church in Groveland is hosting its Simple Gifts Auction on May 20 at 11:15 am. Th e auction will help to support the churchs

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LUNCH WITH BOARDMANNewburyport Preservation Trust Fundraiser - Catered Lunch and Lecture on Captain Offi n Boardman - Sunday, May 20th from 12:30 - 2:30 pm the Newburyport Preservation Trust proudly presents a lunch and lecture in the elegant, privately owned Federal style home on 190 High Street in Newburyport, MA. Admission: $30 Limited seating. For reservations, go to www.nbptpreservationtrust.org and buy tickets, call Linda Miller at 978.462.9079 or email Carrie Hometh at [email protected].

DEDICATIONBecause 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 Pats name can be sent to RPEF. Friends of Pat Art Show will be on display. Light refreshments will be served.

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Wonder why some dentists fees are higher or lower than others for this service? There are actually many factors that go into the creation of a fee for a procedure that requires a laboratory expense. The patient never sees the laboratory expense in most cases because it is built into the total fee. Clinical experience, clinical skill, office overhead, time required, and nature of the practice are all things that go into the creation of a fee.

The cost of the laboratory procedures also greatly affects the cost for the dental procedure. Lets take crowns for example. I have seen laboratory fees advertised as low as $39 per crown and know of other dental labs whose fee is a few hundred dollars per tooth. Some patients would accept a lower quality product going into their mouth for a lower cost and others would not.

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In my experience, laboratories that cost more tend to make a better product. That better product which gets put in your mouth is a direct reflection on the dentist placing it. Excellent lab work, however, does not make up for less than perfect clinical skills. I have been in practice for 16 years. It took me a good 7 years to find a laboratory that meshed with what I try to accomplish for my patients..and believe me, it was painful getting there.

We live in an ever-changing world. I try to buy American as often as possible, but realize that it is not always feasible. Mr. Fohey summed it up this way, This bill is simply about disclosure. It does not restrict anyone from importing dentistry. Instead, it just makes us all play by the same rules.

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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