The Winners of the Chadwick Pond Ice Fishing Derby 2011
Merrimack Valley in a Minute
The Eagle Tribune Thu Feb 03, 2011, 12:08 AM EST
HAVERHILL — A total of 176 people participated in the Chadwick Pond Ice Fishing Derby Sunday. The following are awards given out in several categories.
Adult:
1st - 5.09 lb. bass — Greg Blanchette, Methuen
2nd - 4.31 lb. pickerel — Paul Nakis, Amesbury
3rd - 4.19 lb. bass — Jay Fletcher, Haverhill
Youth (Under age 15):
1st - 2.34 lb. pickerel — Derek Ogren, Haverhill
2nd - 0.93 lb. pickerel — Valaria Dountheva, Newton, Mass.
3rd - 0.92 lb. pickerel — Tim Deveaux, North Andover
Other Youth Awards:
Smallest Fish - Matt Lisio, North Andover
Longest Fish - Isabel Losier, South Hampton, NH
Most Variety Caught - Kyle Torgerson, Georgetown
First Fish Caught - Jonathan Hollaran, North Easton, Mass. at 7:17 a.m.
Methuen Senior Center activities
Tuesday, Feb. 8: Valentine's Dance at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. Sponsored by students from Presentation of Mary Academy. 2 to 4 p.m. Dancing and refreshments.
Wednesday, Feb. 9: Informational Health Talk: Healthy Foods for Good Brain Health. At Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. 10 to 11 a.m. Speaker: Dr. Nancy Emerson-Lombardo, Ph.D. Come learn about different types of brain healthy foods and memory preservation nutrition through an informal show and tell presentation. All are invited.
Friday, Feb. 11: Help for seniors applying for fuel assistance is available by appointment at the Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St., Methuen. 9 to 11 a.m. Call 978-983-8825.
Beat the winter blues with BoomerVenture Campus
ANDOVER — This winter has been a hard one with mountains of snow that just keep getting higher. But hearty baby boomers can get out from under the weight of all that snow at the BoomerVenture Winter Campus, ASC, 30 Whittier Court. Exercise for the body and mind is what's on this year's syllabus.
The following is the BoomerVenture Winter Campus schedule:
Energize with Exercise:
Mondays, Feb. 28 - May 16; 11-week session, $60. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great aerobic workout without going to the gym. Weight training and stretching included. No prior exercise experience required.
Boomer Zumba:
Thursdays, March 3 - May 19; 12-week session, $65. 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. Cardio fitness with a Latin flair. Dance to Afro-Caribbean music and Latin beats, with flamenco, belly dance, rock and hip-hop.
Stott Pilates: Thursdays, March 3 - May 19; 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.; 12 classes for $48 (introductory price). Pilates strengthens muscles and increases flexibility. Bring a Pilates mat (or 2 yoga mats).
Beginning bridge: 10 a.m. to noon. If you've taken an introductory bridge course then this is the perfect follow-up. Lots of play, review, plus Stayman and Jacoby Transfer bids.
Intermediate bridge: Make the most of the hand you're dealt: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Play your cards to win more tricks with many strategies in declarer play. Open to intermediate players wanting to improve play of hand technique.
Both bridge classes run 8 weeks: Mondays, Feb. 28, March 7, 14, April 4, 11, 25, May 2 and May 9, $130 per series. Taught by Terry Kay Bargar, ACBL/ABTA accredited bridge instructor.
Registration begins Feb. 14 for all BoomerVenture classes. Call for information on all classes: 978-623-8321. 30 Whittier Court. Or visit www.boomerventure.com. E-mail: I Want My BoomerVenture
Tech-free Valentine's Day
NORTH ANDOVER — Orzo Trattoria is banning cell phones by patrons at its annual Valentine's Day dinner.
Executive chef/owner Michael Reppucci says he is tired of seeing guests look lonely due to dinner companions' constant text messaging, e-mailing and phone checking.
The dinner, from 3 to 10 p.m., will have specials such as the house-made lobster pie, veal tortelloni and jumbo shrimp served with Grand Marnier over greens. Orzo's Valentine's Day specials will be served in conjunction with the regular menu.Read More ...
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