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Georgetown Police Chief to Head County Association
By stewart Lytle, reporter
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REGIONAL – Georgetown Police Chief
Donald C. Cudmore has been sworn in as
president of the Essex County Police Chief
Association during a year when the county law
enforcement leadership faces several critical
issues.
District Attorney Jonathan Blodget swore
Cudmore in as president and other officers
on Dec. 6 at the Black Swan Country Club in
Georgetown. Also serving on the association
executive committee are Merrimac Police Chief
Eric Shears as vice president, North Andover
Chief Charles Gray as secretary and Peabody
Chief Tom Griffin as the association’s treasurer.
Membership in the association includes the
34 police chiefs in the county, the Essex County
Sheriff Evan Coppinger, representatives of the
District Attorney’s office and the state police in
the county. The association also has about 100
associate members.
Cudmore, who has been a Georgetown police
officer since 1985 and chief since 2013, said
he is honored “to represent the Essex County
Chiefs of Police Association and its members.
Our organization has long served as a leader Georgetown Police Chief Donald Cudmore
Kassandra Gove
Photo by Stewart Lytle
Photo by Stewart Lytle
‘We’re Going to Win’
By stewart Lytle, reporter
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in the Commonwealth when it comes to
issues surrounding legislation and charitable
organizations.”
The issues facing the association include
opposition to the proposed federal Concealed
Carry Reciprocity Act, help for the mentally ill
and the opioid crisis with almost 300 overdose
deaths this year in the county.
Cudmore listed the Concealed Carry
Reciprocity Act as the top concern after the
U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation
that would allow a gun owner with a permit in
another state to carry a concealed weapon in
Massachusetts.
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., who sponsored
the bill, said, “Our Second Amendment right
doesn’t disappear when we cross state lines, and
this legislation guarantees that. It will provide
law-abiding citizens the right to conceal carry
and travel freely between states without worrying
about conflicting state codes or onerous civil
suits.”
The major gun rights organizations have
consistently said that a national reciprocity law
AMESBURY – This city plans to roll out the red carpet on Jan. 24 and 25 when a team from the on-line show, Small Business
Revolution – Main Street, arrives to learn why this old, New England mill town should be one of the top five communities that
compete for a $500,000 prize, plus expert marketing advice and worldwide exposure.
Amesbury was selected as one of the top 10 communities for the third season of the show, which attracted the interest and investment
of entrepreneur and Shark Tank host Robert Herjavec. The city is competing against communities across the country, including Exeter,
NH.
“We’re going to win,” said
The
Kassandra Gove, executive
Town
director of the Amesbury Chamber
Common
of Commerce.
The show, sponsored by the Deluxe Corp., one of the nation’s largest printers of checks, brings a production crew and team of
business marketing experts to help revitalize the city itself and several small businesses located there.
With expert branding advice from Herjavec and Deluxe’s “marketing gurus,” being the winner of the show will “bring business and
marketing expertise that will The change Region’s their lives forever,” Largest the show’s Independent web site declares. Community Newspaper
Gove, who helped manage the city’s involvement with the Fireball Run on-line show, found this show on social media when it first
launched. She nominated
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being accepted, the Amesbury advocates sent in hundreds of nominations.
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Amesbury Holiday Program Thanks
Community Connections
The Amesbury Holiday Business Program would Spotlight
like to thank the many
individuals and businesses who contributed so generously this past
Holiday Season For to our program. The Amesbury Holiday Program
Sale
Real Estate •
provides clothing and toys to low income families For
with children Sale
with
in the Amesbury Community at Christmas. In 2017 we provided
226 children (118 families Sports )with Christmas • Sports gifts. The • Sports program is run
by volunteers who coordinate all gift requests you see at local banks,
businesses and churches. Pets, The volunteers Animals, work to be Plus sure every gift
request is filled. We would like to especially thank Bob Obrien at the
Chestnut Innovation Health Center for providing & Fitness us with a location for the
volunteers to work from. A special thanks to Community Action
for providing the office space for the sign up sessions.
To the members of the Holy Family Parish, Unity on the River,
Main Street Congregational Church and The Rock Church for their
continued generosity and tireless work in filling gift requests. To
Andrea Eaton and Blankets for Kids for the donation of beautiful
handmade fleece blankets, and to all those who donated hand knitted
items we Thank You! To the “Sewing Elves” for providing Christmas
Stockings for each child. The Friends of the Amesbury Public
Library for providing each child with an age appropriate book. To
the Amesbury Middle School and Amesbury High School Student
Council for fulfilling almost 100 gift request this year. To Children’s
Castle ,Windmill Country Day School, and Page School for their
continued generosity.
For the many caring people and businesses who adopted a child or
sent a monetary donation we thank you! Without you, and the very
generous organizations in Amesbury and surrounding communities
many children would not have awakened with smiles on their faces
on Christmas morning.
The Amesbury Community is truly blessed to have so many caring
people.
Sincerely,
Raelene Kukene
President of the Amesbury Holiday Program
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March 21-23 - Atlantic City @ Resorts Casino & Hotel – 3 days/2
nights on the Boardwalk; includes $90 Casino Pkg. ($25 Slot Play,
$65 Meal Credits); 1 Show (based on availability); on board coffee &
muffins day of departure. $229pp dbl/$314 sgl; $50 deposit on sign
up, balance due 02/21/18.
April 26 – Kings & Queens of Country – Join us for a Country
Hoedown and Line Dancing @ The Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA;
featuring the sounds of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams,
Tammy Wynette and more! Buffet Luncheon includes Honey Glazed
Chicken and Country Brisket; $94pp.
May 22-24 – The 1000 Islands – Featuring Castles & Sunsets;
Erie Canal Cruise – Includes 3 days/2 nights @ Riveredge Resort,
Alexandria Bay, NY; visits to mysterious Singer Castle and romantic
Boldt Castle; historic Erie Canal cruise; Wine & Cheese reception; 2
dinners/2 breakfasts/1 lunch. $604pp dbl/$735 sgl; $50 deposit on
sign up. NOTE: Some walking required on 2 islands.
Nov. 30-Dec. 6 - Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights – A rare
opportunity to see the aurora borealis, one of nature’s most dazzling
light displays. Highlights include a Northern Lights Cruise; Golden
Falls and the Blue Lagoon. 7 Days; 10 Meals; Includes air and
r/t transportation to/from Logan Airport. $3499pp dbl; $3999
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“It caught their attention,”
Gove said.
The staff for the show followed
up with surveys and phone
calls to Amesbury, gaining
information and answering the
question: Why should Amesbury
be the winner this year?
Those who nominated
Amesbury suggested the show
could help Amesbury become
a more walkable city. Located
near major interstate highways,
Amesbury is highly accessible to
a large population, but is not a
tourist destination, city leaders
told the show.
They would also like help in
promoting the city as both a retail
and manufacturing community.
Mayor Ken Gray is backing
the campaign. In an email,
the mayor wrote: “Downtown
Amesbury is the heart of our city
and in many ways reflective of
our identity as a community. The
growth of our downtown, fueled
by committed small business
owners and the overwhelming
support and patronage of the
community, remains critical to
Amesbury’s overall success.”
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is among their top priorities.
Massachusetts Attorney
General Maura Healy was joined
by local district attorneys and
police chiefs in opposition. “In
the aftermath of so many mass
shootings, it would be tragic
for this (legislation) to become
the next deadly loophole in
our nation’s gun laws. This
legislation is dangerous for the
state of Massachusetts, our law
enforcement officers and our
residents. We are disappointed
in the House for passing this
reckless legislation, and we urge
the (U.S.) Senate to respect state
laws, to protect the safety of
communities and to reject this
bill.”
Healy is one of 17 attorney
‘We’re Going to Win’
He noted that the Retailers
Association of Massachusetts
selected a downtown Amesbury
business as the Rookie of the
Year award winner in 2017. That
selection, he wrote, “further
solidified downtown Amesbury
as a model downtown in the
region.”
Being the winner of the
Small Business Revolution
– Main Street, he wrote would
help Amesbury by receiving
“invaluable tools and resources
allowing them to aggressively
compete in an increasingly
competitive retail market,
growing our downtown and
strengthening our community.”
In its first two seasons, the
show focused on Wabash,
IN, and Bristol Borough, PA,
two towns more remote than
Amesbury.
Gove is planning a red
carpet reception for the crew
of six or seven production
staff, plus Amanda Brickman,
Deluxe’s Chief Brand and
Communications Officer, who
hosts the show along with
Herjavec. The crew will spend a
day and a half in Amesbury. It
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the bill.
The police chief association
meets once a month in rotating
communities, which Cudmore
said “gets us out, engaged.”
He said being a part of the
association is also good for
networking within the county
law enforcement leadership.
“When would I get to sit down
with the chiefs in Swampscott
and Marblehead? We are very
close,” he said.
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The site visits begin on the west
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to June filming in the winning
community.
Gove urged all supporters of
Amesbury to watch previous
episodes of the show at www.
deluxe.com/small-businessrevolution/main-street/seasonone/
and comment on Twitter,
using the hashtag #MyAmesbury.
Also you can follow posts about
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Cudmore said.
Cudmore said he has enjoyed
his 33 years in Georgetown. “It
has been a good run,” he said.
“Georgetown is a great
community,” he said. “The
community really supports its
police department. They treat us
well.”
The association supports
several local charities, including
the Jimmy Fund and Special
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2018 at 7:10 p.m. to act on an
application received December
20th, 2017 from Diane Smith
– Estate of Clarinda Barowy.
Applicant(s) is seeking a Special
Permit from the requirements
of RPZB section 6.3 for a
conversion back to a two family
dwelling. The property is located
at 228 Main Street in the Central/
Historic district and is shown on
Assessors’ Map 24, Lot 76. At
the public hearing, members of
the public may ask questions and
present evidence that supports
either the approval or denial of
this petition.
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country. To date, we have seen
over 320 species of birds on these
Wednesday field trips. Wed, Jan
03, 2018 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Meet at Joppa Flats Education
Center, One Plum Island
Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee:
members, $14; nonmembers,
$17. No preregistration required.
For more information, call
978-462-9998 for information
about additional programs
and events, or visit the website
at www.massaudubon.org/
joppaflatsprograms.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Public Health Nurse Pam Lara
will be available to take blood
pressure, heart assessments and to
discuss medication information
with elders Wednesday January
3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the
Georgetown Senior Community
Center. For further information,
please call the COA office at
(978) 352-5726.
TRIVIA IN THE INN AT
CASTLE HILL
Wednesday, January 3 | 7-
9:30PM - Nothing like a midweek
mixer to vanquish the wintertime
blahs! Join us on Wednesday
evenings in the Inn at the Castle
Hill to flex your mind’s muscles
and brandish your brainpower in
a rousing game of Trivia! Come
with a group of your smartest
friends, or team up with other
singles to win the prize of the
week! We’ll have a toasty warm
fire in the fireplace, bar snacks,
and a cash bar with a selection
of wine and beer. One free drink
included with your registration.
A great way to spice up a dark
and chilly winter Wednesday!
Must be 21+. Register online
at www.thetrustees.org/
craneoutdooradventures. Please
note: In the case of inclement
weather, please check Facebook
to be sure we are ON for
the evening! Member: $12;
Nonmember: $20 Contact Info:
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 4th
Call for a tour (603)379-1898
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BREAKFAST
Providing an update of town
planning and development, Town
Planner John Cashell will be the
guest speakers at a Men’s Breakfast
scheduled for Thursday January
Senior Community Center. With
great appreciation, the Council
on Aging thanks Crosby’s Markets
for their sponsorship. To make
reservations, please call (978)
352-5726.
ROWLEY BOOK CLUB
The Rowley Book Club will be
reading The Throwback Special
by Chris Bachelder, winner of
the Paris Review’s Terry Southern
Prize for Humor. We join twentytwo
men who gather every fall
to reenact what ESPN called
“the most shocking play in NFL
history”: the November 1985
play in which the Redskins’ Joe
Theismann had his leg horribly
broken by Lawrence Taylor of
the New York Giants live on
Monday Night Football. Over
the course of a weekend, through
mishaps, misunderstandings, and
grievances, the men choose roles
and finally enact their bizarre
ritual for what may be the last
time in this moving and comic
tale about manhood, marriage,
and middle age. Join us for a
discussion on Thursday, January
4 at 6:30 p.m. Check our web
site for future titles. The Rowley
Public Library is located at 141
Main Street and is fully accessible.
For more information, call the
library at 978-948-2850.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th
HOMESCHOOL CLASS:
SEA-CHANGE SCIENCE:
SHIFTS IN OUR POWERFUL
OCEANS & MARINE LIFE
Our homeschool classes and
field trips offer hands-on learning,
student-centered inquiry, and
connection with the natural
world around us. Each month,
we’ll start with a Joppa Flats
classroom session that delves into
a natural history or science topic
in a playful, interactive format.
Then, we’ll have a longer session
in the field, reinforcing the skills
and ideas we explored in the
Firefly Pottery
classroom. Register for as few or as
many sessions as you like. Parents/
A
guardians
Paint-Your-Own
are welcome to attend
Pottery Studio
classes and field trips, but their
presence Foris Kids not required. and Fri, Jan
05,
Adults
2018 10:00
of All
am
Ages
- 12:00 pm.
Classes & Parties
Meet at Joppa Flats Education
CLAY Center, & GLASS One Plum FUSING Island
72
Turnpike,
Mirona Road,
Newburyport.
Portsmouth, NH
Fee:
603-431-7682
member
www.fireflypottery.net
child, $15; nonmember
child, $18. Adults free.
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
IMAGINE, SING, &
LEARN: ARCTIC ANIMALS
EVERYWHERE
This parent/child program is
designed for the creative, curious,
and active preschooler who loves
animals. Each 90-minute session
offers a structured series of
activities including original songs,
movement, dramatic play, handson
science, and a thematic snack.
You’ll receive coloring pages, song
lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet,
and a suggested reading list in an
electronic goody bag! Fri, Jan 05,
2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet
at Joppa Flats Education Center,
One Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport. Fee: member adult,
$7; member child $6; nonmember
adult, $9; nonmember child, $8.
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
WINTER SEABIRDS
WORKSHOP
This two-day workshop is
designed to introduce participants
to many of the winter seabirds of
Massachusetts, those incredible
species that brave the extreme
weather conditions of our
coastal area in winter. We’ll use
lectures and area field trips to
inform participants about the
various species of winter seabirds.
Discussion topics will include
physical adaptations (including
the use of study skins), aids to
field identification, migration
patterns and timing, foraging
behaviors, and conservation issues
that impact these marvelous and
diverse birds. The workshop
begins with an evening lecture
on Friday. An all-day field trip
on Saturday covers many of the
premier winter birding locations
along the coast of Essex County.
Have A Happy
Target species include a variety of
wintering & Safe ducks, loons, grebes,
alcids, and whatever else we
Halloween
might find. Your registration
fee includes instructional
materials, transportation
during field exercises, and a
continental breakfast. Please ask
for information on dining and
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lodging choices in the historic
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Community Announcements
DON’T NEGLECT
YOUR TEETH!
AMESBURY - Public is welcome to visit opening wildlife exhibit hosted by Art. Tech. Innovation. at CI Works
in Amesbury, Mass. Photographers Community will be on site to answer questions, Connections
sale tables will be set up, also a meet and
R O W L E Y
greet for artists and wildlife lovers of all ages! Free Event for Public. Photographers welcome to enter for $35.00.
Contact: Asia Scudder. asiascudder@sbcglobal.net (405) 826 – 0181 F Exhibit opens on JANUARY 20, 2018:
D E N TA L
C E F A N M T I L E Y
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Wildlife PHOTOGRAPHY Exhibit. To be held at CI Works, 11 Chestnut Street, Amesbury, MA. ** Deadline
for Entry for Photographers ** January Business 9, 2018 ** $35 per entry. Spotlight
Up to 3 images per entry: Artist determines
• FREE Consultations
images chosen. All proceeds of sales are handled by and go to artist. Exhibit opens Saturday, January 20, 2018
• The newest cosmetic
from 10 am to 5 pm. ***Additionally, photographers will be given a tables for sales of their own cards, prints and
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GEORGETOWN – The Georgetown Council on Aging will hold a presentation by the Massachusetts Senior
since 1986
Medicare Patrol Program on Tuesday Jan. 9, 10 a.m. at the
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will include tips and strategies to keep health, finances and medical identity safe while Sports
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lap quilts to be used
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noon -2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. The quilts will be donated to the Georgetown
Police and Fire Departments for use Health at emergency scenes. & All levels Fitness
of experience and drop-in visits are welcome. RicHARD SELtEnRicH, D.M.D.
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NEWBURYPORT - On Thursday, January 11 at 7pm, Novel Ideas, Newburyport Public Library’s fiction book
group for adults will be discussing “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie. On Tuesday, January 30 www.rowleyfamilydentalcenter.com
at 7pm, Just the Facts, NPL’s Non-Fiction book club for adults will be discussing “Until We Are Free: My Fight
for Human Rights in Iran” by Shirin Ebadi. No reservations are necessary for these book groups. If you would Route 133, Rowley
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REGIONAL - Are you struggling to meet your weekly food bill? Are you a new mom on unpaid maternity
leave? Has your family recently experienced a job loss or reduction of hours? If you answered yes to any of these
questions & are the guardian of a child under age 5 or a breastfeeding or pregnant woman you might be eligible
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REGIONAL - No Place to Go When It’s Cold: Finding Solutions for Homeless in our Community - Pennies
for Poverty and the Justice Action Ministry of the First Religious Society (FRS) Unitarian Universalist host a
Coordinator
free public meeting on January 10 to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for the homeless in our area.
John Feehan, Executive Director of the Newburyport YWCA will outline the results of the 2017 homeless count Greg
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it, they’ll teach you all about what goes in your recycling bin and what should stay out. They’ll also tell you all
about what they’re doing at CCNNE to lessen their environmental impact. Come with questions! The program
is free and aimed at all ages with special activities for children. This program will be taped to be aired on local
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SALISBURY - Mindfulness/Meditation Class - January 16th 6:00 PM - Give yourself a Happy 2018! Boost your
emotional IQ with mindful meditation. Practicing mindfulness will help to reduce stress, lead to a better night’s
sleep, and help you find a happier you. Class will be held at the Salisbury Library in the meeting room. Class is
limited to 20 participants. There is a $5.00 fee. To register, call Pat Stromquist at 978-771-2519.
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SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for Basic Computer Instruction - Ever think of donating your time for a good
cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer or a smartphone. If you are interested
in sharing your knowledge and would like to volunteer, we need you! You can be as flexible as you like and make
your own hours. Please call the Salisbury Senior Center @ 978-462-2412 for more information.

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The following seats are available for the Annual Town Election which will be held on Tuesday,
May 1, 201:
Selectmen One seat Three year term
School Committee Two seats Three year term
Housing Authority One seat Five year term
Constable One seat Three year term
Moderator One seat One year term
2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat,
Jan 06, 2018 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Meet at Joppa Flats Education
Center, One Plum Island
Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee:
member, $95; nonmember, $125.
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th
SATURDAY MORNING
BIRDING
Our experienced leaders will
take you to birding hot spots in
the Newburyport/Plum Island
area in search of avian activity.
Beginners and birders of all skill
levels are welcome. Sat, Jan 06,
2018; 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet
at Joppa Flats Education Center,
One Plum Island Turnpike,
A candidate’s name may be placed on the ballot as long as at least 0 registered voters have had
their signatures certified by the Board of Registrars. The last day to obtain and the last day to
return the nomination papers is Tuesday, March 27 th .
Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 7-36-6677 if you would like to obtain nomination
papers or have any question regarding them.
Newburyport. Fee: member,
$10; nonmember, $12. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
TEACHER TRAINING: STEM
& WINTER WILDLIFE
Combining STEM - science,
technology, engineering, and
math - with nature studies is an
excellent way to integrate nextgeneration
science standards
for teachers, science curriculum
specialists, administrators, and
naturalists with a focus on Pre-K
through Grade 2. We’ll give you
many new and exciting lesson
plans that support life- and
earth-science standards; ideas for
student-generated projects; and
a greater understanding of local
conservation efforts to protect
our environment. Sat, Jan 06,
2018 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Meet
at Joppa Flats Education Center,
One Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport. Fee: members,
$32; nonmembers, $38.
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
SNOWY OWL PROWL
Saturday, January 6 | 10AM-
12Noon - Wide-open coastal
sites are the location of choice for
wintering Snowy Owls; common
perches are dunes and salt hay
staddles. In winters past, the
owls have been frequent visitors
to the Crane Wildlife Refuge.
Join us as we hike the dunes in
search of these magnificent birds.
Unlike most owls, snowy owls are
diurnal—they hunt and are active
both day and night – so we have
a good chance of sighting one
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s
a good time for reunions with those
very special people from your past. You
could be pleasantly surprised by what
comes to light during one of these gettogethers.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The
new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who
takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers
it in the right direction.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The clever Gemini will be quick to
spot the telltale signs of workplace changes that could open up new
opportunities for the right person. (And that’s you, isn’t it?)
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child’s post-holiday
letdown soon lifts as you begin to get back into your comfortable
routine. Someone from your past extends a surprise bid to
reconnect.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’ve been the ultimate social Lion
over the holidays. Now it’s time to relax and recharge your energy
so you can be at your best when you pounce on that new project.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A relationship could be
moving in a direction you might not want to follow. Step back for
a better overview of the situation. You might be surprised at what
you see.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Emotions rule at the start
of the week, affecting your perception about a decision. Best advice:
Avoid commitments until that good Libran sense kicks back in.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A longtime friendship
could take a romantic turn early in the new year. While this pleases
your passionate side, your logical self might want to go slow.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone
might make a surprising disclosure about a trusted friend or
workplace colleague. Stay cool and reserve judgment until you get
more facts.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might think
you’ve found what you’ve been looking for. But appearances can
be deceiving. Don’t act on your discovery until you know more
about it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re no doubt
anxious for that confusing situation to be cleared up. But don’t
press for a quick resolution or you might overlook some vital
facts.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Now that your holiday
distractions are easing, you need to apply yourself to getting those
unfinished tasks done so you can begin a new project with a clean
slate.
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even in the daylight hours! Please
note: We will be hiking up and
down dunes, through soft sand,
for approximately 2 ½ - 3 miles.
Suggested ages 13 and older.
An email with details
about where to meet, what to
bring, etc., will be sent to all
registered participants a few
days before the event. Member:
$9 Nonmember: $15 Register
online at www.thetrustees.org/
craneoutdooradventures Contact
Info: Dorothy Antczak dantczak@
thetrustees.org 978.356.4351
x4052 978.810.5892
SILENT MEDITATION
HIKE: INTENTION
Saturday, January 6 | 6-8PM
- Take a few hours out of your
busy life to commune with nature
and re-center yourself -- and join
us for an evening of Mindfulness
and Meditation at the Crane
Estate! The evening will begin
indoors with a brief introduction
to Mindfulness and the theme
of “Intention” with some deep
breathing and stretching exercises,
followed by a walk along the Cedar
Point Trail and Steep Hill Beach.
The hike itself will be silent, so
that you can get the most of your
mindfulness experience. The hush
and calm of the evening, and
the beauty of the marsh in the
darkness will rejuvenate your soul.
At the end of the hike, we will
relax (indoors) for a 20-minute
guided meditation. Suggested
ages 13 and older. An email with
details about where to meet, what
to bring, etc., will be sent to all
registered participants a few days
before the event.
Member: $12 Nonmember:
$20 Register online at
w w w . t h e t r u s t e e s . o r g /
craneoutdooradventures Contact
Info: Dorothy Antczak dantczak@
thetrustees.org 978.356.4351
x4052 978.810.5892
MONDAY, JANUARY 8th
GEORGETOWN AUDITIONS
Georgetown Theatre Workshop
is holding auditions for Seven
Keys to Baldpate by George M.
Cohan January 8th and 9th at
7:00 PM at the Perley School 51
North Street, Georgetown, MA.
Production Dates: March 9, 10,
11, 16 and 17. Rehearsals are
held on Monday and Wednesday
evenings. The Characters- 9
male, 4 female - Elijah Quimby
- the caretaker of Baldpate Inn;
Mrs Quimby - the caretaker’s
wife; William Hallowell Magee
- the novelist; John Bland -
the millionaire’s right hand
man; Mary Norton - the
newspaper reporter; Mrs Rhodes
- the charming widow; Peters
- the Hermit of Baldpate; Myra
Thornhill - the blackmailer; Lou
Max - the mayor’s man “Friday”;
Jim Cargan - the crooked mayor
of Reuton; Thomas Hayden
- the president of the R. and E.
Suburban R.R.; Jiggs Kennedy
- Chief of Police of Asquewan
Falls; The Owner of Baldpate.
Auditions will be cold readings
from the script. About the Play -
Novelist Billy McGee makes a bet
with a wealthy friend that he can
write a 10,000-word story within
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24 hours. He retires to a summer
mountain resort named Baldpate
Inn, in the dead of winter, and
locks himself in, believing he
has the sole key. However he
is visited during the night by a
rapid succession of other people,
including a corrupt politician,
a crooked cop, a hermit, a feisty
girl reporter, a gang of criminals,
etc., none of whom have any
trouble getting into the remote
inn—there appear to be seven
keys to Baldpate. McGee went to
Baldpate to plot, but gets much
more than he bargained for. For
additional information, please
contact: Danielle Santapaolawaldna2@yahoo.com.
If unable
to attend auditions, please email
about interest so that other
arrangements can be made for
a reading. Georgetown Theatre
Workshop is a non-profit
community theater. All staff and
performers are volunteers.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th
INTRODUCTION TO
VOLUNTEERING: WINTER
BACKYARD BIRDS
Do you love the outdoors
and want to learn more about
sharing nature with others?
Come to Joppa Flats and
consider becoming an education
volunteer! Joppa Flats presents
nature education to schools,
groups, and families throughout
the school year’ indoors at schools
and outdoors in a wide variety of
environments. Learn how to do
what we do, then join us! Taking
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these training programs is the first
step in becoming an education
volunteer for Joppa Flats. Tue,
Jan 09, 2018 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.
Meet at Joppa Flats Education
Center, One Plum Island
Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee:
members, $25; nonmembers, $35.
Preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
Specializing in New Beginnings, Happy Endings and Smooth Transactions
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
GEORGETOWN AUDITIONS
See Monday, January 8th
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10th
WEDNESDAY MORNING
BIRDING ON CAPE ANN
These very popular programs
provide an excellent opportunity
to explore one of the most
productive birding areas in the
country. To date, we have seen
over 320 species of birds on these
Wednesday field trips. Wed, Jan
10, 2017; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Meet in Gloucester at the Friendly’s
restaurant at the first traffic circle
on Route 128. Fee: members,
$14; nonmembers, $17. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
HOMELESS IN OUR
COMMUNITY
Wednesday, January 10, 7pm:
“No Place to Go When It’s Cold:
Finding Solutions for Homeless in
our Community.” 26 Pleasant St.,
Newburyport, Upper floor Parish
Hall. A Justice Action Ministry/
Pennies for Poverty presentation.
The 2017 homeless count from
Greater Newburyport is 467.
Children 334, adults 133, women
41, men 81, seniors 7, veterans 4.
Come hear our city’s needs and
others’ solutions. First Religious
Society, Unitarian Universalist,
26 Pleasant St., Newburyport
www.frsuu.org
TRIVIA IN THE INN AT
CASTLE HILL
Wednesday, January 10 | 7-
9:30PM - Nothing like a midweek
mixer to vanquish the wintertime
blahs! Join us on Wednesday
evenings in the Inn at the Castle
Hill to flex your mind’s muscles
and brandish your brainpower in
a rousing game of Trivia! Come
with a group of your smartest
friends, or team up with other
singles to win the prize of the
week! We’ll have a toasty warm
fire in the fireplace, bar snacks, and
a cash bar with a selection of wine
and beer. One free drink included
with your registration. A great
way to spice up a dark and chilly
winter Wednesday! Must be 21+.
Register online at www.thetrustees.
org/craneoutdooradventures.
Please note: In the case of
inclement weather, please check
Facebook to be sure we are ON
for the evening! Member: $12;
Nonmember: $20 Contact Info:
Dorothy Antczak dantczak@
thetrustees.org 978.356.4351
x4052 978.810.5892
NO PLACE TO GO
WHEN IT’S COLD:
FINDING SOLUTIONS
FOR HOMELESS IN OUR
COMMUNITY
Pennies for Poverty and the
Justice Action Ministry of the First
Religious Society (FRS) Unitarian
Universalist host a free public
meeting on January 10 to discuss
the challenges and potential
solutions for the homeless in
our area. John Feehan, Executive
Director of the Newburyport
YWCA will outline the results of
the 2017 homeless count which
showed 467 homeless in the
Newburyport and surrounding
towns, including 334 children.
Russell Green, executive director
of Family Promise North Shore,
will join the panel to highlight
their efforts to return newly
homeless families to economic
self-sufficiency. Since May of
2013, Family Promise North
Shore Boston has worked with
local faith groups, dedicated staff
and hundreds of volunteers to
further their mission of housing
families and helping them get
back on their feet. The meeting
will take place Wednesday,
January 10, from 7-8 pm at the
FRS Parish Hall located at 26
Pleasant Street in Newburyport.
LECTURE: WINTER
RAPTORS
Joppa Flats Education Center
offers a monthly lecture series
on natural history topics that is
free to Mass Audubon members.
Children ages 8 and up are
welcome. Wed, Jan 10, 2017
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Meet at
Joppa Flats Education Center,
One Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport. Fee: members,
free; nonmembers, $4. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
ROUNDTABLE
The Civil War Roundtable of
the Merrimack will meet at 7:30
PM on Wednesday January 10th
at the East Parish Methodist
Church, Salisbury Square (route
1), Salisbury, MA. Liz and Bill
Hallett will present their ever
popular “Civil War Jeopardy.”
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.cwrtmerrimack.org or
call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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Health & Wellness
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
Thanks again to the The Town
Common for another great year.
At the end of each of the past 12
years, I have used this space to
publish these 21 Suggestions for
Success authored by H. Jackson
Brown, Jr. It is the perfect time
to reflect on the year past and
prepare for any changes we need
to make for the year to come.
How was 2017 for you? While
reflecting on the past year is
important, thinking forward to
the year to come is even more
important. The past is in the
past.
I thought last year might be
the final year for posting this list.
However, knowing that readership
continues to grow for The Town
Common, and realizing how
powerful these words can be, I
decided to republish. So, cut this
out and put it on the refrigerator.
Read this list often and take these
Long gone are the days when
our 15-year-old coffee pot died
and we could confidently run to
the store and buy another just
like it. Things are different now.
That coffee pot (or any other
older appliance) might not be
manufactured anymore, or at
least not in any recognizable
format. The brand names we
used to trust either don’t exist
or have been bought and sold so
many times that they’re the same
in name only.
Today we have to hunt for
simple machines that aren’t
programmable to do a dozen
functions that we don’t want.
Where we used to get stainless
Brighter Smiles...
21 Suggestions fo Success
suggestions to heart. They will be
sure to make your 2018 great.
1. Marry the right person.
This one decision will
determine 90% of your
happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you
enjoy and that’s worthy of
your time and talent.
3. Give people more than
they expect and do it
cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive
and enthusiastic person
you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself
and others.
Be generous.
Have a grateful heart.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Persistence, persistence,
persistence.
Discipline yourself to save
money on even the most
modest salary.
Treat everyone you meet
like you want to be
treated.
Commit yourself to
constant improvement.
Commit yourself to
quality.
Understand that happiness
is not based on possessions,
power or prestige, but on
steel, now we get plastic, which
we have to research for BPA, a
carcinogen.
The life expectancy of small
appliances has been cut to a mere
few years.
Large appliances are no
different. Generally, your
central air conditioners will last
approximately 15 years, freezers
11 years, refrigerators 13 years
and a washing machine 10 years.
It used to be that you could add at
least 10 years to those numbers.
Nowadays before you buy,
there are questions you need to
ask yourself, often having to do
with size and function rather
than expectation of value and
how long it will last.
Do you really need a 12-cup
coffee maker now, or will a small
4-cup model be enough?
Do you need an oversize
washing machine, or will a
smaller one be enough for the
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Senior Scene
relationships with people
you love and respect.
Be loyal.
Be honest.
Be a self-starter.
Be decisive even if it
means you’ll sometimes be
wrong.
Stop blaming others if it
means you’ll sometimes be
wrong.
Be loyal and courageous.
When you look back on
your life, you’ll regret the
things you didn’t do more
than the ones you did.
Take good care of those
you love.
Don’t do anything that
wouldn’t make your Mom
proud.
Best wishes for a successful
2018. Happy New Year!
Dr. St. Clair maintains a private
dental practice in Rowley and
Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered
family dentistry. If there
are certain topics you would like to
see written about or questions you
have please email them to him at
jpstclair@stclairdmd.com. You can
view all previously written columns
at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/
blog.
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