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Page 6 www.TheTownCommon.comFebruary 24, 2021Community NewsCommunity Announcements,from page 5weigh at least 110 pounds andare in generally good health maybe eligible to donate blood. Highschool students and other donors18 years of age and youngeralso have to meet certain heightand weight requirements.Important COVID-19 informationfor donorsThe Red Cross is testing blood,platelet and plasma donationsfor COVID-19 antibodies. Thetest may indicate if the donor’simmune system has producedantibodies to this coronavirus,regardless of whether an individualdeveloped COVID-19 symptoms.Red Cross antibody testswill be helpful to identify individualswho have COVID-19 antibodiesand may now help currentcoronavirus patients in needof convalescent plasma transfusions.Convalescent plasma is atype of blood donation collectedfrom COVID-19 survivors thathave antibodies that may helppatients who are actively fightingthe virus. Plasma from wholeblood donations that test positivefor high levels of COVID-19antibodies may be used to helpCOVID-19 patients.COVID-19 antibody test resultswill be available within oneto two weeks in the Red CrossBlood Donor App or donorportal at RedCrossBlood.org. Apositive antibody test result doesnot confirm infection or immunity.The Red Cross is not testingdonors to diagnose illness,referred to as a diagnostic test.To protect the health and safetyof Red Cross staff and donors,it is important that individualswho do not feel well or believethey may be ill with COVID-19postpone donation.Each Red Cross blood driveand donation center followsthe highest standards of safetyand infection control, and additionalprecautions – includingtemperature checks, socialdistancing and face coveringsfor donors and staff – have beenimplemented to help protect thehealth of all those in attendance.Donors are asked to schedulean appointment prior to arrivingat the drive and are requiredto wear a face covering or maskwhile at the drive, in alignmentwith Centers for Disease Controland Prevention public guidance.Upcoming local blood donationopportunities Feb.22-March 15Andover2/25/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.,DoubleTree, 123 Old River Rd3/2/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,DoubleTree, 123 Old River Rd3/7/2021: 8 a.m. - 1:30p.m., Andover/North AndoverYMCA, 165 Haverhill St3/10/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30p.m., DoubleTree, 123 Old RiverRdBeverly3/5/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.,Franco American Club, 44 ParkStreetDanvers2/22/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/23/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/24/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/25/2021: 12:45 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/26/2021: 8:15 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/26/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,Amity Mosaic Lodge, 30 HighStreet2/27/2021: 8:15 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive2/28/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/1/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/2/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/3/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/4/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/5/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/6/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/7/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/8/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/9/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Best Western Plus North ShoreHotel, 50 Dayton Street3/9/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.,Danvers Blood Donation Center,99 Rosewood Drive3/10/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/11/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/12/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/13/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/14/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood Drive3/15/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:15p.m., Danvers Blood DonationCenter, 99 Rosewood DriveGeorgetown2/25/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, 9 Jewett StreetGloucester3/2/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,Magnolia Library & CommunityCenter, 1 Lexington Ave3/4/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,Magnolia Library & CommunityCenter, 1 Lexington Ave3/12/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,Magnolia Library & CommunityCenter, 1 Lexington AveHaverhill3/3/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.,American Legion, 1314 MainStreetMiddleton2/23/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., SaintAgnes Parish, 22 Boston StreetNorth Andover3/1/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,North Andover Masonic Lodge,19 Johnson St3/1/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,North Andover Masonic Lodge,19 Johnson StTopsfield3/3/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston StreetWest Newbury2/23/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.,Town of West Newbury, 381Main Street3/9/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.,Town of West Newbury, 381Main StreetFor more information, pleasevisit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org,or visit us onTwitter at @RedCross.NewburyCouncil on AgingPrograms &Services Survey- Seeking Inputfrom ResidentsThe Council on Aging is seekinginput regarding services andprograms that Newbury residentsare interested in that could beoffered at the Senior Center; letyour voice be heard. The Councilon Aging is currently evaluatingspace needs and timelyparticipation from the communityis critical for this assessment.You may participate inthe survey by visiting: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQFMIoH4XdjLag-PA2cYN_-cTNOCaUlKhyJklrtwxUo349mew/viewform.Thephone number to the F. RyeburnLynch Senior Center (at NewburyElementary School) is (978)462-8114.Next Waveof IpswichResidents EligibleUnder Phase 2Can now bookappointmentsIPSWICH - Town ManagerAnthony Marino and PublicHealth Director Colleen Fermonreport the state announcedthat the next wave of residentseligible through phase two ofthe state's vaccination distributionplan can begin booking appointments.Residents who became eligibleto begin making appointmentstoday include those 65-years-oldand older, including residentsand staff of low income and affordablepublic and private seniorhousing, as well as those16-years-old and older with twoor more comorbidities. Eligiblecomorbidities include moderateto severe asthma, cancer, chronickidney disease, chronic obstructivepulmonary disease, downsyndrome, heart conditions, immunocompromisedindividualsfrom a solid organ transplant,obesity and severe obesity, pregnancy,sickle cell disease, smokingand type two diabetes mellitus.State officials shared onWednesday that Massachusettsis currently receiving approximately110,000 first doses of thevaccine per week.Everyone is asked to remainpatient as they seek appointments,as there is a very limitedsupply at this time of vaccinationsand they are in extremelyhigh demand. Approximately 1million Massachusetts residentsare eligible through the latestwave of the distribution plan,and it is believed those individualsmay need to wait more thanone month before they can bookan appointment to receive theirfirst dose. Only 70,000 appointmentswill be posted at mass vaccinationsites statewide today forbooking.The closest mass vaccinationsite is at the DoubleTree Hotelin Danvers."We encourage residents whobecome eligible to book an appointmenttoday to be patientand to stay positive. Even if youcan't schedule an appointmentright away, check the state vaccinationsite regularly, and reachout to your local pharmacy,"Director Fermon said. "Eventu-Community Announcements,page 7
February 24, 2021www.TheTownCommon.com Page 7Community NewsCommunity Announcements,from page 6ally, you will be able to get thevaccine if you want it. We knowthis has been a tremendously difficulttime and want to remindour residents that we're in thistogether."Residents that became eligibleare advised to seek out a vaccinationappointment through amass vaccination site, and shoulda regional clinic be planned inthe North Shore area Ipswichofficials will share that informationwith residents promptly.To make an appointment at avaccination site:• Visit mass.gov/COVID-vaccineto find your phase and prioritygroup• If you’re eligible, visit mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap to finda vaccine clinic near you• Make an appointment onlineand fill out the attestation formThose without internet accessmay also call 211 for assistancemaking an appointment.The 211 line can be accessedby dialing 2–1–1 and selectingthe prompt for “Help Schedulinga Vaccine Appointment.”The hotline is only available forresidents eligible for the vaccinewithout internet access orwho otherwise cannot use theappointment site, and will takecalls Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Translators will be availableto help through the 211 line.Callers will be able to speakwith a live representative whowill help them find a nearbyvaccination location andmake an appointment. Formore information about the211 line, visit: https://ipswichcovid19.com/2021/02/09/town-of-ipswich-shares-newstatewide-211-vaccine-scheduling-resource-line-for-residents-75-years-old-and-older/Local Boards of Health willcontinue working with homeboundindividuals to schedulevaccinations. Vaccinations arebeing given to homebound residentsin Ipswich today, and vaccinationsin senior housing communitiesin Ipswich are alreadyunderway.For the latest COVID-19 updatesfor the Town of Ipswich,visit ipswichcovid19.com.Healthy, Safe andAffordable HomeCleaning TipsWhen it comes to keepingyour home healthy, safe andclean, it’s all about balance. Usingthe following tips, you canmake 2021 the year you perfectyour cleaning technique affordably:Get PreppedBefore getting started, washyour hands. Not only does ithelp you to avoid spreadinggerms, it’s also a great way to getinto a cleaning mindset.You can also give yourself alittle motivational boost by puttingon some great tunes. Checkout the Ultimate Cleaning Playliston Spotify, which featuresdanceable hits spanning decades,or create your own. According tothe experts, a bit of preparationcan even streamline your efforts.“Before any cleaning session, Itake a few minutes to de-clutter.This makes the process of dustingand wiping down surfaces somuch easier,” says Erin Chase,AlEn Cleanfluencer and busymom of four.Strike a BalanceContrary to what you mightassume, there’s no need to usea disinfectant cleaner on everysurface, even in the age ofCOVID-19. High-touch areassuch as doorknobs, light switches,remotes and countertopsshould be disinfected daily. Youshould also be sure to disinfectafter visitors, and continuallydisinfect surfaces touched bysick household members. However,it’s important to use strongcleansers mindfully. The powerof bleach is a great way to disinfectproperly where and when it’sneeded. Be sure to use approvedproducts, such as Cloralen DisinfectantBleach, and follow theinstructions on the label. Don’tuse bleach on porous surfacesand never mix cleaning products— in particular don’t mixbleach with ammonia. This canresult in dangerous fumes youshouldn’t breathe.Go Green When You CanFor everyday messes, use naturally-derivedcleaning products,such as Art of Green wipes andsprays, which are hardworkingand safe for sensitive skin, makingthem good choices for “overand over” cleaning around kidsand pets. Voted a 2020 Productof the Year by more than40,000 consumers, Art of Greenworks on many surfaces andcomes in two uplifting scents,Lavender Eucalyptus and Citrusand White Flowers. You canalso help protect the planet bychoosing products from companiescommitted to building acleaner, more sustainable world.Many products from AlEn USAare made with sustainable ingredients,and the company recyclesmore plastic than it uses.“The good news is that theseproducts also offer great value,making it possible to get an effectiveeco-friendly clean at anaffordable price,” says Chase.Celebrate a Job Well-Done“Cleaning is an opportunityto refresh your mindset,” addsChase, who makes sure to celebratea job well done with selfcarerituals. “After cleaning, Ialways wash my hands and applymy favorite hand lotion.” With afew smart cleaning tips, you cancreate an environment that helpsprotect the health and safety ofyour family and your pets. Tolearn more, visit alenusa.com,artofgreen.com and cloralen.com. (StatePoint)GeorgetownWaterDepartmentOffers Tips toPrevent FrozenPipesGEORGETOWN — TheGeorgetown Water Departmentprovides residents with tips toprevent frozen pipes this winter.Outdoor pipes, including outdoorhose bibs, swimming poolsupply lines, and water sprinklerlines, often freeze when exposedto severe cold. Indoor pipes alsoare prone to freeze, such as inunheated interior areas like basementsand crawl spaces, attics,garages, or kitchen cabinets, andin pipes that run against exteriorwalls with little or no insulation.Freezing water expands, whichcan put pressure on a pipe, makingit susceptible to bursting. Aburst pipe can cause significantwater damage to a home and becostly to repair.Residents who encounterwater flow issues should firstcontact the Water Departmentdirectly at 978-352-5750 to determinewhether the problem issystemic."We ask residents to follow theseuseful tips to avoid the potential ofany damage to their homes," UtilityDirector Marlene LadderbushCommunity Announcements,page 8MARLEY NEVER LOOKED SO CUTE!homes and get gifts for your loved ones! Our 2021 MarleyCalendars support The Pittie Stop Rescue and makeperfect gifts.ORDER YOURS TODAY!www.OrangesfromMorgan.org
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