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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 10 Restaurant Week starts Jan. 27 Methuen is a melting pot for great food! To showcase these oh-so-mouth-watering The only New England screening of the acclaimed police documentary “Heroes Behind the Badge” will be right here in Methuen, according to Sgt. Ken Leone of the Methuen Police Department’s Honor Guard. He said the Tenney Grammar School’s auditorium was the most suitable site because it was the only venue large enough to accommodate a potentially large audience. According to Leone, one screening drew 800 people. The 90-minute screening will be shown Sunday, Jan. 27 at 4 pm. The film is not recommended for young children. Although “Heroes Behind the Badge” is narrated by veteran actor Vincent D’Onofrio, it is not considered a movie. “It’s more of a documentary produced by Modern City Entertainment out of Florida, and run by a retired sheriff,” said Leone. “They highlight a few high-profile incidents where officers were killed in the line of duty, or were involved in a shooting and made it through.” One subject is San Diego Police Officer Jeremy Henwood who was featured on the national news in 2011. Moments after purchasing a McDonald’s meal for a child, he was killed by a suicidal gunman. In another case, Salem, a pair of NH Miami Mapdetec 419 South Broadway Salem, NH We offer a wide selection of delicious Gluten Free pizza and so much more! eateries in the city, mark your calendar for Methuen Restaurant Week starting Jan. 27. The city is partnering with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Cop doCumentary making new england debut in methuen tives are gunned down while issuing an arrest warrant to a suspected murderer. Relatives of fallen officers are also interviewed and relate how the casualties affect the survivors. Here in Methuen, five police officers died in the line of duty since 1908: • Charles Emerson and Francis McDermott on Aug. 18, 1908. • Arthur Bower in 1923. • Walter Hird in 1966. • Roland Kinlock in 1978. Proceeds from ticket sales will be divided among the production company, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C., and the Methuen Police Department’s Honor Guard. Leone said the Honor Guard’s portion will be split with the New England chapter of “Concerns of Police Survivors.” The primary mission of an Honor Guard is to pay respect to fallen comrades. “They’ve been holding screenings all over the country to bring out awareness about the sacrifices of police officers and the impact of their deaths,” said Leone. “As far as I know, this is the only screening in New England. I was talking to one of the producers and he said they had upwards of 800 people attend one of the screenings.” Tickets are $15 each and can be pur- 2 Large Cheese Pizzas & A 2 Liter of Soda only FREE $ 1599 +tax With this coupon, cannot be combined. expires 1/31/13 FREE Small Cheese Pizza With purchase of any lG. specialty pizza at reG. price With this coupon, cannot be combined. expires 1/31/13 MethuenLife NMTW Community Credit Union, and Century 21 McLennan & Co in launching Methuen's first-ever Restaurant Week. "I am happy to be working with businesses and the Chamber in helping pro- A third of the proceeds from the Tenney Grammar School screening of “Heroes Behind the Badge” will go to the Methuen Police Department’s Honor Guard. Honor Guard members shown marching in the city’s annual Santa Parade are (from left) Officer Derek Licata, Sgt. Kenneth Leone, Officer Matthew Tarness and Officer Christine Nicolosi. chased at the door or in advance by contacting Sgt. Ken Leone at (978) 983-8772. Find out more about the film by visiting www.heroesbehindthebadge.com. Mon - Tues - Wed Lg. 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"Methuen truly has a great selection of restaurants to pick from," said Joe Bevilacqua, president and CEO of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. "I think this is an exciting way to get people to shop local." Long known for their support of local businesses, NMTW Community Credit Union and Century 21 McLennan & Co both signed on to help promote Restaurant Week across the city. "Any time we can help drive consumers to our local businesses, we do it," said Ray Wrobel, vice president of business development at NMTW. "This really is a great opportunity to reintroduce residents to our diverse base of restaurants and eateries," added Janet McLennan, owner of Century 21 McLennan & Co. As of MethuenLife press time, the following businesses are participating in Restaurant Week: A Day to Remember Catering Company; Borrelli’s Italian Deli; Bada Bing Pizza; Bada Boom Sports; China Buffet; Dunkin’ Donuts; Fireside Restaurant & Pub; Fu Hing Restaurant; Mann Orchards; Muddy Waters Pub and Restaurant; New Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse; Pizza Hut; Prelude Restaurant; Riverside Café Pizza; Sal’s Pizza; Sunshine Fine Thai Cuisine; Sweetheart Inn; and The Country Kitchen. For more information on Restaurant Week, check out www.MethuenRestaurantWeek.com. It’s tree pickup time Boy Scout Troop 60 will once again pick up and dispose of your Christmas tree. Pickup dates are Jan. 5 and 12. Cost is $5. Contact xmastreepickup@cozypond. com or call Joe DiPrima at (978) 689-3013 to get added to the Scouts’ schedule. Tax-assistance forum targets seniors On Jan. 10, Mayor Steve Zanni will be joined at the Methuen Senior Activity by a representative from the Department of Revenue to discuss the Senior Circuit Breaker Program. "Massachusetts offers tax-relief programs to seniors living on a limited income," explained Zanni. "The problem is that not everyone knows about these programs, or understands how to apply. My hope is that this forum can educate See AROUND, Page 27
January, 2013 Twins, continued from page 8 Laura Riley agreed that there was risk involved but felt that if the pregnancy was well monitored, Rose and her child would be safe. During an ultrasound, Rose bluntly asked the technician, “There is only one in there, right?” After a moment, the woman said, “I thought you knew. You’re having twins.” Rose describes it as a “Candid Camera moment.” She was simultaneously laughing and crying; Steve blurted out, “Are you kidding me?” They were both worried about Rose’s health, but agreed to take it one day at a time. Riley, who is director of Labor and Delivery as well as director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Infectious Disease at Mass General, did not return calls to Methuen- Life. But Rose says doctors told her that back-to-back twins are “rare, but also common.” “Once you’re older, it’s harder to get pregnant but you have a better chance of having multiples,” she said. According to webmd.com, women are more likely to become pregnant with twins naturally when in their 30s and 40s. After they surprised their teenagers with the news, Rose laughs that she was keeping “this pregnancy a secret. It’s so embarrassing!” Friends, family and co-workers at the state Department of Mental Health, where the Chappies both work, were very supportive. This time around, there were no preg- A DAY IN THE LIFE nancy complications and Rose felt great. But on Aug. 5, at only 30 weeks, the babies arrived. Stephanie weighed 3.1 pounds; Shea, which means “gift,” was 3.4 pounds. They stayed at Mass General six weeks. “That was the toughest,” says Rose. “But they never went a day without seeing some or all of us. Friday was always Family Day.” As the twins’ health improved, they were moved to Lawrence General to be monitored. By Sept. 29, both babies were home. Life has been full speed ahead ever since. “I try to work the 6 am-to-2 pm shift; (Steve) does the 3-to-11,” Rose explains. “We’re doing the high-five thing and adding, ‘OK, here’s who pooped and here’s who’s been fed.” “Four am is really tough,” adds Steve. “Mom leaves early in the morning and they know as soon as she leaves. ... But Rose and I work well together and we’re a good team.” Rose’s dad baby-sits and oldest son Victor drives, so he runs errands and helps chauffeur the other teens. Cam and Toni- Ann pitch in with feedings, diaper duty, cradling and entertaining. The 4-month-olds visit the doctor each week and won’t be going out in public until after flu season. How has life changed since adding four babies to the mix? “It’s crazy,” says Victor matter-of-factly. “The whole thing.” “Shopping’s fun!” Steve says sarcastically, adding, “Everybody’s been such a Not that there’s ever a “typical day,” but the Chappies do their best to stick to a schedule with their four little ones. Some days, here’s how it goes: Rose wakes up at 5 am to get ready for work. Usually, 15-month-old Landyn and 4-month-old Shea also awaken. But sometimes, all four children are ready to start their day. “I feed and change diapers for as many of them as I can,” says Rose. “The Bigs” use sippy cups and high chairs, while the little babies are bottle-fed. Dad Steve, who gets home from work just before midnight, is back and forth between his bed and the babies from 6 to 9 am. By 9 am, everyone is up. The 4-month-olds eat every three to four hours; “The Bigs” do three meals a day plus snacks. Recently the older twins started “hoarding their Cheerios,” laughs Rose, by hiding them in their high chairs so they can make their own “snack time” without having to wait! There’s weekly early intervention for the preemies, who work on strengthening their muscles. Diaper changes are a constant for all four children, and it seems that the laundry room is continually at work. The Chappies bought a commercial-type “super loader” and do two to three loads a day, “depending on the spit-up situation,” adds Rose. Before 7 pm, it’s bath time which is sometimes done one by one for all four kids for safety reasons. If all goes well, it’s lights out by 9 pm. “The little babies are still getting up for a feeding, and we have yet to have a night where they’ve all slept through,” says Rose, noting she or her husband take turns being on call each evening. With Ashlyn now walking and Landyn trying to follow in her footsteps, a new phase is about to begin. On Christmas Eve, the teenagers stayed with relatives so Rose and Steve planned on a quiet night with everyone in bed at 8 pm. “One by one, the babies kept waking up,” says Rose. “We didn’t fall asleep until 4 am and we woke up at 7. ... Never a dull moment! But I’m really looking forward to next Christmas. It will be so much fun!” MethuenLife great help. It would be tough to do this without (the older kids).” What’s been the best part of having babies in the family? “Watching them grow up,” says Cam, as he tries to wrangle in Ashlyn, a giggly George, continued from page 9 Hargreaves spent 41 years working in the automotive business, including running Hargreaves Garage Automotive Specialist. He now volunteers at the center every day. “I enjoy it — the work and the people,” says Hargreaves, whose wife Pauline also volunteers and takes classes at the center. “Plus, it keeps my health up. The doctors always say to stay active.” He recently was out a couple weeks following a procedure to “get my heart repaired.” Not only was he happy to be back, but he was happy to be busy. “While I was gone, the work really piled up!” he grinned. There are about 125 volunteers who give their time both at the center and in seniors’ homes. Here are the other helping hands who were recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation: Jim Bradley: As a years-long Meals on Wheels delivery person, he has logged thousands of hours and dedicated himself to ensuring the timely delivery of a mid-day meal to home-bound seniors. 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Barbara Jacques: A longtime member of the Happy Hearts Choral Group, she not only sings but is willing to tap dance or play the spoons or tambourine to add sparkle to certain numbers. Rose Feole: For many years, she has been a dedicated participant in the Pen Pals Program which matches seniors with local young letter writers. Her sunny personality is said to make her the perfect pen pal. Arthur Ouellette: His work behind the camera for the Methuen Community Television show “What’s Up at the Methuen Senior Activities Center” helps showcase upcoming events. Maurina Finocchiaro: She has given her time to the center’s Gift Shop since 2009 and officially logged over 300 hours since 2012. Black
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