WHAT'S INSIDE Howlarious Halloween Page 4 Rowley Fall Festival Page 5 Saturday Morning Birding Page 7 AMESBURY – e Amesbury Sports Park web site says the tentative opening date for snow tubing is December 15. Don't count on it. We'll chalk it up to wishful thinking by the fun people who used to run events at the park. If you were looking forward to eating wings for 25 cents on a Friday night or enjoying a fish fry at the park, we have bad news. If you had planned to have your child's birthday party or a fun corporate outing at the sports park, you may want to look elsewhere. e Amesbury Sports Park may soon be owned by someone other than Amesbury Land Associates, which in addition to Event Partners have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy trustee Warren Agin, a Boston attorney, is shopping the property on Interstate 495, which boasted that it offered the steepest snow-tubing hill in New England. Deadlines for finding a new owner were not disclosed. “It is not something I am prepared to discuss with the press,” Agin told e Town Common Newspaper last Amesbury Sports Park is closed. Photo by Stewart Lytle Another Record Breaking Year for the Aid Association Page 17 Rubbish to Runway Page 12 REGIONAL – At the turn of the 20th century, S. R. Bailey & Co. manufactured America's first electric car, the 1898 Electric Victoria Phaeton, in Amesbury. Known as the carriage-making center of the East, Amesbury also had an automobile manufacturing company, managed by well-known carriage makers Joseph T. Clarkson, Charls F. Worthen and Edward B. Brungs. e cars they manufactured were powered by electricity. It seems fitting that 115 years later, shortly after the turn of the 21st century, Ryan Ricci, an Amesbury water department employee, has been driving for the last two weeks in the first all- electric vehicle owned by a North Shore city or town. 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WHAT'SINSIDE
HowlariousHalloween
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Rowley FallFestivalPage 5
SaturdayMorningBirdingPage 7
AMESBURY – Th e Amesbury Sports Park web site says the tentative opening date for snow tubing is December 15.
Don't count on it. We'll chalk it up to wishful thinking by the fun people who used to run events at the park.
If you were looking forward to eating wings for 25 cents on a Friday night or enjoying a fi sh fry at the park, we have bad news. If you had planned to have your child's birthday party or a fun corporate outing at the sports park, you may want to look elsewhere.
Th e Amesbury Sports Park may soon be owned by someone other than Amesbury Land Associates, which in addition to Event Partners have fi led for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy trustee Warren Agin, a Boston attorney, is shopping the property on Interstate 495, which boasted that it off ered the steepest snow-tubing hill in New England.
Deadlines for fi nding a new owner were not disclosed. “It is not something I am prepared to discuss with the press,” Agin told Th e Town Common Newspaper last
Amesbury Sports Park is closed.Photo by Stewart Lytle
Another RecordBreaking
Year for the Aid Association
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Rubbish to RunwayPage 12
R E G I O N A L – At the turn of the 20th century, S. R. Bailey & Co. manufactured America's fi rst electric car, the 1898 Electric Victoria Phaeton, in Amesbury.
Known as the carriage-making center of the East, Amesbury also had an automobile m a n u f a c t u r i n g company, managed by well-known carriage makers Joseph T. Clarkson, Charls F. Worthen and Edward B. Brungs. Th e cars they manufactured were powered by electricity.
It seems fi tting that 115 years later, shortly after the turn of the 21st century, Ryan Ricci, an Amesbury water department employee, has been driving for the last two weeks in the fi rst all-electric vehicle owned by a North Shore city or town.
It is Amesbury's latest acquisition, the water department’s new electric 2014 Ford Focus EV. Th e all-electric vehicle is used to read water meters, saving the city
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Amesbury Sports Park Up For Saleby stewart Lytle, reporter
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The Pettengill House 9th Annual Winter Coat Drive is upon us and we need your help to help others. Over the past 8 years community donations have provided 3,755 coats (along with gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs) to area adults,
children and families. Headed by staff and our dedicated volunteers, this
year Th e Pettengill House is partnering with Coastal Connections, Inc., Amesbury, MA to support Greater Newburyport residents in nine local communities. Coastal Connections has generously agreed to host the collection and distribution of coats at their site.
We are once again asking that coats be new or gently used in clean, good condition for adults and children. Sizes needed range from infant to adult, but the greatest need is in the adult extra-large sizes and teen heavy fl eece and hoodies winter gear. Donations will be accepted at the Coastal Connections site, 35 Water Street, Amesbury, MA. On November 5th, 12th, and 19th from 1-5pm only.
Please share this information with your friends, family and co-workers. All donations stay local and have an immediate impact on those in need, especially our children.
As always monetary donations are also welcome.Formed in 1994, the mission statement of Th e
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Coastal Connections Inc. supports people with disabilities to achieve their full potential by creating personalized programs that promote living, working and playing in the community. Each person becomes an essential contributing member of their community through dynamic programs that create an environment which fosters life-long learning.
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All Electric Car Comes 'Home'about $3,200 a year in fuel costs. Th e new vehicle, which runs, according to Department of Public Works director Robert Desmarais, about two days on one overnight charge, replaced a 2001 Ford Ecoline. Th e old Ford got 7.1 miles to the gallon.
Using an all-electric vehicle is “cutting edge” for North Shore municipalities, said Evan Kenney, chief of staff to Mayor Ken Gray. But it was such a bargain that it was almost a no-brainer.
Th e city spent $50,000 on the car and a new dual charger in the downtown garage on Water Street. It used $34,000 in grant money from two state departments to pay for all but $16,000.
A new gas-burning vehicle to replace the aging Ecoline would have cost more than $33,000. So the city saved $17,660, initially even before the annual fuel savings.
“Not only does the EV allow the City to save money and conserve energy, but it also serves as a reminder of a unique aspect of Amesbury's history,” Mayor Gray wrote last month.
While Amesbury is the fi rst to own and use an electric car, its charging station will be the second one on the North Shore.
Th e fi rst public power station for EV cars in our area was at the Mass Audubon's Parker River Education Center on Plum Island Turnpike.
Drivers of electric cars on the North Shore can pull into Joppa Flats Education Center for a free "fi ll up" at the electric charging station in its parking lot. Sanctuary Director Bill Gette said the nature center was chosen to showcase the station, which is powered by solar panels, largely because of Joppa Flats’ track record in promoting Mass Audubon’s sustainability goals.
Th e charging process takes a couple of hours, so visitors can plug in and enjoy the education center before they drive off in a recharged vehicle.
Amesbury's charging station will be the fi rst in a downtown area on the North Shore. Drivers can get charged up for free, Desmarais said.
West Newbury is considering installing a charging station. Rick Parker of the Energy Advisory Committee proposed that West
Newbury take advantage of the state's incentive program to install the power station, possibly near the library.
Th e West Newbury Selectmen also indicated they will consider buying electric vehicles to replace town-owned cars and trucks as they age.
In Newburyport, Molly Ettenborough, the recycling and energy manager, said the city is making space for power stations at the new senior center near the Bresnahan School. Currently she said there are no plans to install any power stations downtown.
“We are looking to put an EV into the city fl eet where and when it makes sense, i.e. when we need a replacement such as a meter reading vehicle or similar or recycling truck, though the state does not have trucks on the EV list yet,” she wrote in an email.
Th e Waterfront Trust discussed adding a power station when it refurbishes its parking lot called Riverfront Park, alongside the new Ale House. Th at way, EV owners could recharge their cars while taking a walk on the waterfront or stopping in what will be the city's largest restaurant.
Amesbury Sports Park Up For Saleweek.
Despite record attendance in recent years, the park, managed by CEO MaryCarol Fowler and General Manager Kevin Jacques, has gotten into fi nancial trouble in recent years. Amesbury Land Associates owes the city $104,350.78 in back real estate taxes on the property at 14 South Hunt Road. Th at total includes a tax lien of $67,443.46 for unpaid water and sewer bills. Th e company also owes an additional $4,914.80 for the property on 12 South Hunt Road.
But the park had started paying down its back taxes and fees, when it ran into trouble with the city's Conservation agent for illegally using adjacent wetland properties for events like the popular Spartan Race.
Th e city's Conservation Commission issued a cease-and-desist order against the park for the violations involved from the obstacle course races. Th e park was required to hire a wetlands scientist by Sept. 30 to conduct an assessment and identify wetland impacts and violations. It also must restore damages to the properties along the route of last month’s Spartan Race. Estimated costs could be very expensive.
Th e commission is planning to discuss implementation of the approved restoration plan at its meeting on Nov. 3. Restoration of the damaged wetlands properties will begin next spring.
Th e park has been a popular venue for years. In addition to its tubing hill and soccer fi elds, the park operated a sports bar and restaurant, an event
facilities room and hosts several races and events like BrewFest that were attended by thousands of people.
Th e park has also been generous with local charities. During the holidays, it would discount its tubing passes by $2 if the tuber brought in cans of food that were donated to Amesbury's Our Neighbors' Table.
“Almost everything we do has a charitable component,” Meredith Robinson, sales director for the park, said last year.
Th e park hosts individual parties, corporate get-togethers, school groups, boys and girls scouts and fundraisers. Th e corporate functions combine team-building exercises with fun. A favorite is to push the CEO around in an outdoor gravity orb or OGO, a giant wheel. Th e Corner Kick Pub is also a popular gathering spot.
Th e troubles at the Sports Park have made their way to City Hall. District 6 City Councilor Jonathan Sherwood has proposed an ordinance to create a new permitting process for special events within the city.
Th e measure, which is co-sponsored by councilors Lavoie and Anne Ferguson, would “establish a comprehensive process for permitting special events conducted by the private sector using city streets, facilities or services and in some cases private facilities.”
Th e draft restoration plan will then be discussed at the commission’s Nov. 3 meeting, when the commission will further deliberate on additional measures to be taken to ensure compliance with the implementation of the approved restoration plan. Th e topics of fi nes may or may not
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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING
Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, October 22, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.
HOWLARIOUS HALLOWEENWith Mary Jo Maichack, Minstrel
Storyteller - It’s a fun program for little listeners! Gentle & silly tales of pumpkins, songs of fall! Sing & clap along, dance a little! Celebrate Halloween fun! Squeak like bats! Hoot like owls! Rowley Public Library Wednesday, October 22 at 10:30 a.m. This program is supported in part by the Rowley Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Mary Jo Maichack has performed more than 3,000 shows and won national awards for her CDs. She is fun and loves her audiences to have fun and participate. She’ll sing, play guitar & tell stories.
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Presented by Nancy Tremblay Beacon Hospice - MOLST (Massachusetts Orders of Life Sustaining Treatment) medical form. This program will help you and your loved ones in making and honoring important decisions regarding end-of-life care. The MOLST contains specific and actionable medical orders that transition with the patient across health care settings. A MOLST form can be used by a person of any age. It is a medical order with clear instructions about medical treatment. Call to register @ 978-462-2412.
HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of
stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.
THE IRISH VOLUNTEER DURING THE CIVIL WAR
A story told through song of the Irish immigration to America and their proud service in the Union Army during the Civil War. Performed in the uniform of the Union soldier and using period instrumentation, the listener is taken on a journey back through time. Beginning in
the famine ravaged land of 1840s Ireland, follow the immigrant’s journey across the sea to America and through their gloried service within the ranks of the Irish Brigade.A period set allows the audience to feel as though they are immersed within a soldier’s camp, and the music is backed by a haunting slide show of Civil War photos which show the faces of the men who fought and died under their beloved flags of green. Mark LaPointe will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Margie Walker [email protected] or 978-388-8148. This program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
ESSEX HERITAGE TO INTRODUCE NEW COMMISSIONERS & PRESENT PIONEER IN PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), a non-profit that manages and provides numerous programs preserving and enhancing Essex County’s historic, natural and cultural resources will hold Annual Fall Meeting and networking event on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 8AM - 10AM at The Governor's Academy in Byfield. The public is welcome to attend this FREE event. Essex Heritage’s semi-annual meetings provide a unique opportunity for Essex Heritage trustees, commissioners,
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RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS
Th inking about starting your own fl ock? Maybe fresh eggs would be nice, or maybe you want to raise prize-winning birds. Ed White, the poultry expert for Topsfi eld Fair, will be at the Rowley Library on Th ursday, October 23 at 7pm to talk about how to start. What will it cost? What breeds are good? What equipment do you need? Who do you call if you have questions? Sign-up is suggested but not required. Call the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, at 978-948-2850 for more information, or drop in Th ursday, October 23, at 7pm for this FREE program.
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In cooperation with the Bright Happy Power Organization - Th is class is designed for the modern day professional who would like to learn how to recognize, defuse, and defend an attack. Th e reasons for taking this seminar are endless, from increased awareness, to reduced stress, and everything in between. Plus the knowledge you’re helping to support a great local organization (Bright Happy Power) You will learn tried and true techniques from Instructors with 30 plus years of experience. Th ursday, October 23rd 7-8:30 PM Th e Cost is FREE and all donations will be forwarded to Bright Happy Power.
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BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR
Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. Th e tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and
their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. Th is guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. Held on the following days: Saturday, Oct. 4th @9:30 am; Tuesday, Oct. 7th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, Oct. 12th @1:00 pm; Wednesday, Oct. 15th @ 9:30 am; Friday, Oct. 24th @ 9:30 am; Saturday, Oct. 25th @9:30 am; Sunday, Oct. 26th @1:00 pm; Tuesday, Oct. 28th @ 9:30 am; and Friday, Oct. 31st @ 9:30 am *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.
FALL FESTIVALFor the last nine years, the Pine
Grove School PTA has hosted their Annual Fall Festival on the Common. Th is year's Fall Festival will be held Friday, October 24 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM and is free to any and all who donate an item to the Food Pantry. Th is event is not a fundraiser but a community event held each year with the intentions of raising awareness for, and collecting much-needed donations for our Rowley Food Pantry. Th e Fall Festival is a night of family fun with music from a local Dad, who has graciously taken up a DJ role for community events. We have treats from Archie’s 1A Café, pizza from the Rowley House of Pizza and new this year, Ipswich Clambake’s award-winning chowder. Th e event will feature coff ee and cold cider from Plum Island Coff ee Roasters and Th e Topsfi eld Bakeshop’s own delicious whoopie pies straight from their Whoo(pie) Wagon. Th ere will be fun games and prizes and various crafts and activities for the kids. Our featured entertainment this year will include Mr. Dee, the balloon twister and free pony rides from Hunter’s Haven Farm!
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through the forest to learn about the creatures of the night. Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume, but dress warmly as you will be outdoors for about an hour. Allow about 1-1/2 hours total. Recommended for children ages 4-12 accompanied by an adult. Th e program begins in the barn with games and activities that will keep you entertained until your group goes out. Please choose an arrival time: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15 or 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will greet participants at the end of the program. RAIN OR SHINE. Advance registration with payment is required. No walk-ins. FEE: $10 per person (adult or child) ($9/Mass Audubon members). To register, call 978-887-9264.
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AMESBURY - Georgetown Th eatre Workshop (GTW) will open its 41st season with Th e Hollow by Agatha Christie. Th e Hollow, directed by Gael Nappa and produced by Lou Dispenza, will be performed at the Sparhawk School and Center for the Performing Arts on 196 Main St. Amesbury, MA on Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Th e Hollow is an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader which explodes into murder. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at Th e Hollow, home of Sir Henry Angkatell and Lady Angkatell. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in reopening their aff air but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Cristow ends up dead, and nearly everyone has a motive and the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime. Tickets are $12.50. On Nov. 14, 20 Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.50. Tickets may be purchased by logging on to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or at the door. Credit cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets.
------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Merrimack Valley School of Missions (MVSM) is designed to equip believers with a deeper understanding of their faith and greater competency in ministry at an aff ordable rate. Th e lecturers are local pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders and the topics cover Th eology, History, Bible, and Practical Ministry. Th e cost is only $20 per course and students are welcome to jump in at any time. Please contact Pastor John at 978-388-0930 for more information. 210 World Missions: Why should we be concerned about the worldwide spread of the Gospel?
We’ll fi nd our inspiration in the Scriptures and in the story of missionaries throughout church history. Held at the West Newbury Congregational, 308 Main St. W. Newbury MA Sundays 6:00-8:00 pm, October 26, November 2, 9, 16
------------------------------------------------------------ESSEX - Th e Friend's Boutique (3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Show) - Saturday, November 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM, Essex Shipbuilding Museum Waterline Center, 66 Main Street, Essex. Holiday shopping for the whole family! All items are hand-made, including: soaps, candles, paintings, pottery, hand-knitted socks, scarves, shawls, baby items, hats, felted handbags, fabric art, jewelry, etc.
------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Mark your calendar for exciting shopping, four levels of goods and goodies – the Jingle Bell Fair, Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9AM – 2PM at First Congregational Church, 127 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton! Shopping, music, laughter and good cheer! Come see us in our newly remodeled surroundings – we have made many improvements to our historic church building! Arrive at 9AM for coff ee and sumptuous blueberry buckle and shop before you enjoy a traditional New England chowder luncheon starting at 11AM including fresh-made lobster rolls, assorted sandwiches and homemade desserts. Hot dogs and goodies for the kids. SPECIAL: mile-high apple pies, frozen and ready to bake for your Th anksgiving and Christmas celebrations! Fair goods and goodies include a vast array of handmade and hand-painted crafts, many made of recycled materials, and holiday decorations featuring fresh greens (our boxwood trees and kissing balls are hot sellers), one-of-a-kind aprons, hand-knit hats and scarves, felted wool purses, pet toys,
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hydrangea wreaths, amaryllis bulbs, ornaments, homemade specialty foods (holiday pies, yeast breads, coffee cakes, pepper jelly, preserves, home-made beans and brown bread), an expanded Cookie Walk (your choice of cookies sold by the weight), Candy Shoppe (sweet homemade confections), Attic Treasures (featuring lots of pre-loved Christmas treasures, as well as antiques and costume jewelry), our unbelievable Gift Baskets, many featuring Stonewall Kitchen products, and a Silent Auction of truly unique gifts. Bidding closes at 1PM. Be sure to visit Santa and have your picture taken with him, and stop in at the Little Elves’ Gift Shoppe where children can make small crafts or shop for gifts for other family members. The gifts are new or gently-used, many hand-made by church members, and are kid-priced for under $5, and we offer free gift-wrapping. Face-painting will again be available as well as Book Reading corner for busy little ones. Be sure to stop by the Jingle Bell Fair for plenty of holiday fun and festivities for everyone! And come enjoy our beautiful new space! For more information, call the church office at 926-2837.
------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Paintings, photos, sketches, and sculpture will enjoy the spotlight at the Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: Essential Elements on November 7-9 at the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich. The show will feature more than 350 works, including traditional landscapes, contemporary art, a special small works gallery, indoor and outdoor sculpture, and 2 student galleries. The show will open on Friday, November 7, with an Art Preview Party from 7 pm – 10 pm. The party will include hors d’oeuvres by Timothy S. Hopkins Catering, live jazz with Tom Palance and Tony Wolff, an open beer and wine bar, a chance to meet the artists, and first dibs on buying the art. Tickets are $60; $50 for Trustees members. Advance reservations at www.thetrustees.org/artparty or 978.356.4351 x4015 are strongly recommended. The Art Show will continue on November 8 and 9, from 10 am – 4 pm daily. Admission is free to all. Visitors will be able to walk the grounds; contribute to a community art project; and enjoy beverages, snacks, and sandwiches available for sale from the Castle Hill Café. Indoor and outdoor seating options will be available. A special exhibition of student artwork from the Montserrat College of Art and from North Shore high schools will be on view Saturday and Sunday at the Crane Estate’s Casino Complex. A student reception will be held in the Casino at 2 pm on Saturday. The public is welcome to attend. The Crane Estate Art Show is held by The Trustees of Reservations and is sponsored in part by and the Institution for Savings, The OutsidIah, TD Bank, First Ipswich Bank, Port Lighting Systems, and Timothy S. Hopkins Catering. Art sale proceeds will benefit the artists and The Trustees of Reservations. For more information visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351.
------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Taste of Ipswich Returns to Turner Hill - Vinwoods Catering is one of 20 local restaurants at the upcoming 2014 Taste of Ipswich on Thurs., Nov. 13th at Turner Hill. Call 978-356-9622 for tickets and information.
------------------------------------------------------------KINGSTON -- New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route 125, Kingston, offers a free weight loss support group every first Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. People share their struggles and successes in a supportive atmosphere. Upcoming: November 5 and December 3. Call Lisa at (603) 642-6700.
------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC – Featuring seasonal delights with an old-fashioned flair, Pilgrim Church will holds its annual Holiday Fair Sat. Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with hand-made holiday treasures, this year's fair will include children's crafts, cookie walk, country store, hand-made quilted items, jewelry, holiday decor, luncheon, and a silent auction. A hot breakfast will be served 8-10 a.m. followed by a full lunch menu at 11 a.m. Free coffee is available to all veterans. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend! Located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac, Pilgrim Church is completely accessible to all.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Pennies for Poverty holds its biggest fundraiser of the year, Music for Change: An Evening of Good Times and Good Tunes to benefit our Neighbors in Need, on Saturday, November 1, from 6:30 to 10:30 pm at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street in Newburyport. The evening includes a reception and Silent Auction as well as music from great bands, including Liz Frame and The Kickers (Americana), High Rock Mountain (Bluegrass), and Danielle Miraglia (Blues). The Institution for Savings is lead sponsor for the event. Newburyport Five Cents Savings is the corporate sponsor. Businesses and neighbors from Newburyport, Salisbury, and Amesbury have contributed to the silent auction. All proceeds from this event go directly to address urgent needs and underfunded programs at social service organizations that help those living in poverty in Newburyport and surrounding towns. Don’t miss this community event! Tickets ($20 in advance) are available online at http://mktix.com/pfp or at Dyno Records (1 Middle St Newburyport) or Belleville Office (300 High Street - Tues, Thurs, Fri 9-1 pm).
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Roots Music presents the New Orleans Suspects in a Mardi Gras concert/dance at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA on Friday, November 14th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/ $35 day of show/$10 children 18 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.bellevillechurch.org/roots.php.
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Decorating for an All Hallows' Eve monster bash can be frightful ... for hosts. From the invitations and decor to the entertainment and favors, it can be quite an undertaking. But there's no need to fret. You can haunt your Halloween party with easy do-it-yourself decor and crafts.
"Hosting any party can be stressful, but guests expect over-the-top ghoulish decorations for Halloween bashes," says decorating and entertaining expert Stacy Nelson of Trash Lassies. "Simply shop your own home for items that, with a little creativity, can easily be repurposed and transformed into devilishly good Halloween decorations."
Nelson recommends these fast and fun ways to sprinkle a little black magic over your home decor and get the Halloween party started.
Outdoor decor to die for: * Light the way to the party by crafting your own luminaries to line the walkway to the party entrance. Paint
witch hats and jack-o-lanterns in black on the outside of mason jars, and place a tea light in each jar to illuminate the path to the party.
* Tear old burlap bags to look like cobwebs and hang them across the front porch. Add a few bats cut from black construction paper as finishing touches.
Hang last year's holiday lights to outdoor windows in the shape of spider webs using Command Outdoor Light Clips, and dangle creepy crawling spiders and menacing bats from temporary clear window hooks.
Gorgeous not gory indoors: * Up-style inexpensive party banners by embellishing them with decorative tape and scrapbook paper. Hang
them from Command Party Banner Anchors in the foyer to welcome guests as they arrive. The adhesive anchors won't leave your walls spooked when it's time to remove the decorations, and you can use them again to decorate for your next shindig with clear refill strips.
* Create paper medallions to hang in entryways throughout the space. Make accordion folds to long, rectangular pieces of paper, and then staple the two ends of the paper together to create a pleated circle. Add a piece of ribbon, and hang them above doorways. They'll move and sway above guests as they enter and exit rooms.
Ghoulish games:* Create a homemade "pin the hat on the witch" party game. Paint a poster board with glow in the dark paint
and cut out a witch, broom and several witch hats from black construction paper. Glue the witch and broom to the poster board, and hang the board on the wall. When it's time to play, just turn the lights off and enjoy endless fun watching guests try to tape the hats to the witch.
* Skip the goopy mess of carving pumpkins this year. Instead, let guests customize pumpkins of all shapes and sizes using colored and patterned tapes and other unconventional embellishments like lace and sequins. They make great takeaways
Tricked-out treats: * Turn a pumpkin into candy bowl (no magic required). Simply cut off the top of a pumpkin and scrape out
the pulp and seeds. Once clean, insert a plastic bowl into the pumpkin and fill it with candy, spider rings and other goodies.
* Rather than spending money on bags to give to guests at the end of the bash, fill vinyl gloves with the favors. Long, thin candies fit best in the fingers of the gloves. Then just seal the glove with ribbon and "hand" out to guests as they leave.
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As the leaves turn, children of all ages begin their quest for this year's "it" Halloween costume. Americans will spend $2.8 billion dollars on Halloween costumes this year, according to the National Retail Federation's 2014 Halloween Consumer Trends Report.
Th e same study says 162 million people will celebrate Halloween, and they will spend $1.1 billion on children's costumes alone. With many families continuing to feel the economic pinch, an average of 20 percent of consumers will make costumes instead of purchasing them this year. What to do if you're not an expert sewer or crafter? Here are some DIY ideas from the experts.
"Start by doing research online - if you're even a little crafty, there are many unique, fun costumes you can create with little money and no sewing," says Milva Di Lorenzo, co-founder and designer of 3 Lily Pads handbags and Fashion Design faculty for Miami International University of Art & Design. She recommends these websites:
* spoonful.com/halloween* www.marthastewart.com
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halloween-centralKate Campbell, fashion
coordinator at Th e Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, agrees. "Get your child involved in creating the costume," she says. "Look at ideas and decide on a budget together. Th is ensures your child is excited about their costume, especially when their friends tout the ones from the store."
For more inspiration, try these quick costume ideas:
* Robot costume
DIY Halloween Costumes that won't Spook your BudgetCHILD ENRICHMENT
Needed: Gray sweat suit, one long aluminum dryer hose, two rectangular disposable foil pans, baseball cap, foil, colored markers, ribbon.
1. Th e foundation is a long-sleeve sweatshirt or undershirt and gray sweatpants.
2. Cut aluminum dryer hose in four parts. Place one on each leg over sweatpants for the legs. For arms, use ribbon attached to the hose with a stapler to connect the other two pieces across the child's back. Put on like a coat, one arm at a time.
3. Attach the two disposable foil pans with ribbons close to the corners, making sure there's enough space so it can go over the child's head like a sandwich sign.
4. Have your child use markers to create "robot" buttons and knobs on the foil pans.
5. Wrap a baseball cap with foil and use as the robot's hat.
* Butterfl y costumeNeeded: Long-sleeved T-
shirt and leggings in pink or any favorite color, poster or foam board in matching color, ribbon, tissue paper in coordinating colors, assorted embellishments, such as beads, glitter pens, rhinestones, hair band, pipe cleaners, hot glue gun or other adhesive.
1. Th e foundation is the T-shirt and leggings.
2. Draw (fi nd an easy stencil online or free-hand it) large wing shapes on poster or foam board and cut them out.
3. Involve your child in decorating the wings. Make sure you plan the design before you start gluing.
4. Use ribbon to tie the wings together and to create backpack-style straps to hold them on the child's shoulders.
5. Use additional poster board to create a belt to go around
your child's waist. Cut tissue paper in triangles and staple to the belt, overlapping at the top and with pointed ends down, to create a skirt.
6. Decorate the head band and attach the pipe cleaners.
With a little imagination and patience, you can create unique Halloween costumes with your child and have fun, too! Remember to take plenty of pictures!
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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Cooking Matters, a FREE cooking class for low income families with preschool children, is enrolling now for its fall session. Th e program will be held on six Th ursdays beginning Th ursday October 16th and ending on Th ursday November 20th. It will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in the Country Kitchen at Atria Merrimac Place on Storey Ave in Newburyport. Transportation is available. Parents who come will get a free bag of groceries each week, learn how to make healthy recipes and easy foods and snacks with a chef, take a trip to the grocery store to learn to shop for healthy and aff ordable food and meet other adults in class and share ideas for healthy eating. Volunteer staff include a professional chef and nutritionist. Th e Kelleher Park Learning Center, YWCA and Newburyport Health Department have received funding from the Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation to run this exciting pilot program. Future session will be announced. For more information or to register call Ellie Davis (YWCA) at 978-225-6210 x11 or Nancy Earls (Kelleher Park Learning Center) 978-884-1343.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Merrimack Valley Skating Club, in cooperation with the Graf Rink, is now accepting registrations for the November Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots programs. Learn to Skate will take place on Sundays at 4pm & 5pm as well as Th ursday at 6pm. Tiny Tots will take on Mondays at 1pm and Wednesdays at 2pm. Th ere are also limited Tiny Tots spaces available during the evening Learn to Skate classes. Specialized Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and fi gure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges or certifi cates throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Classes run as 7-8 week programs continuously throughout the year. Each member of the Merrimack Valley Skating Club coaching staff has successfully completed a comprehensive background screening process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Visit www.grafrink.com for registration forms and detailed information regarding both programs. Please contact Nikki in the front offi ce at 978-462-8112 with any questions.
------------------------------------------------------------PETTENGILL HOUSE - Th e Pettengill House Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of Th e Pettengill Family Resource Center, located at Carriage Mills, 21 Water Street, Suite 4A, Amesbury, MA. Phone 978 792-5205. Th is site is in addition to the Salisbury offi ce which will continue to provide basic needs, support services, comprehensive case management and advocacy. Th e primary goal of Th e Pettengill Family Resource Center will be to continue with current services and to ultimately reinstate prevention education programs and psychosocial services for area children and families. Th e secondary goal will be to strengthen the Pettengill House Community Partnership. Th e Pettengill House currently partners with over forty local and state agencies and organizations who work together to provide a variety of services and expertise to our local community. Th e second site will also assist in alleviating space issues. Th anks to all who helped to make this possible through donations of time, equipment, furniture and supplies.
------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Book Club to meet Th ursday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Rowley Library Book Club in reading Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, a book about a woman who lives her life over and over again. Each time she lives, she gets the chance to make diff erent choices, aff ecting not only her life, but the lives of those around her. If you had the chance, what would you do diff erently? Consider this question, then come to the Rowley Library on Th ursday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. to share what you think. Pick up your copy today! Th e Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.
------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday November 12th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. “Chuck Viet, President of the Navy and Marine Living History Association will speak on “Newburyport resident, Lewis A. Horton, USN, Medal of Honor recipient.” 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.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.
------------------------------------------------------------ST. MARY’S - People Helping People of St. Mary's Parish is now collecting donations for the Th anksgiving deliveries to residents in need of Rowley, Georgetown, Byfi eld, and Boxford. Donations of non-perishable goods, as well as paper, cleaning and personal hygiene products are needed. Monetary donations, as well as grocery store gift cards, may also be made. Donations can be brought to the rectory at 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or left in designated bins at the Georgetown and Rowley churches before or after Mass. Other drop off arrangements may be made by calling 978-352-6326. For those who are struggling to make ends meet and need a helping hand, the People Helping People program is also accepting new recipients at this time. For more information, or a list of needed items, please call the rectory at 978-352-2024, Jeanne Soucy at 978-352-6326, Debbie Parisi at 978-352-8880, or visit the St. Mary’s website at www.saintmaryparish.org.
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benefit our Ipswich and Rowley community service projects. The fun evening includes music, dancing, dinner, silent auction, and cash bar. Dress as a movie star or character, or in optional black tie. Admission for this 21 and over event is $65 per person. Tickets are available in advance through October 17 from any Rotarian, and at local branches of First Ipswich Bank, Institution for Savings, and TD Bank. For more information, contact Lisa Shanko at [email protected] or 978-518-9594; or visit our website www.ipswichrotary.org or Facebook Page.
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Daniels Hall, Route 4, Nottingham, NH., 8 PM to 12. Dance is BYOB, casual dress, $12 admission, includes a free hot buffet and free drink set-ups. Bring your own liquor, Non alcoholic drinks are available. For more info visit: www.singlesdanceparties.com or call 603 942-8525.
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Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, October 25, 9 am to 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.
BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR
Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with
several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. Held on the following days: Saturday, Oct. 4th @9:30 am; Tuesday, Oct. 7th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, Oct. 12th @1:00 pm; Wednesday, Oct. 15th @ 9:30 am; Friday, Oct. 24th @ 9:30 am; Saturday, Oct. 25th @9:30 am; Sunday, Oct. 26th @1:00 pm; Tuesday, Oct. 28th @ 9:30 am; and Friday, Oct. 31st @ 9:30 am *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.
"SWEET AND SPOOKY" - THE MARK OF GOODY COLE BOOK SIGNING AND READING WITH HAMPTON AUTHOR CHERYL LASSITER
Get ready for Halloween! Pumpkin Jack will be handing out treat bags and Goody Cole coloring pages for the kids. At 4:30 p.m. "The Enticing of Ann Smith" will be read
from the The Mark of Goody Cole, the first book length biography of the 17th century woman known as The Witch of Hampton. For more information, visit goodycole.com Marelli's Market, 465 Lafayette Road, Hampton Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
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Get into the Halloween spirit! Witness live creepy crawlies, enjoy (semi) spooky attractions, and take home creative crafts. For ages 7 and up, examine a “crime scene” and perform a series of forensic investigations (e.g., soil sample comparisons, water sampling, chromatography, pH tests, and track identification) to solve the mystery and pinpoint the culprit. For ages 2 to 6, there will be stories and songs, silly and festive crafts, and a kooky treasure hunt. Family presentations will be offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Fly in on your broom for an hour or stay all day for some fun pre-Halloween family time! Saturday, October 25, 10 am to 3 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. FREE. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and
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Susan Lenoe portrays Harriet Beecher Stowe goes deeply into her writing of Uncle Tom's Cabin. And Harriet herself holds forth on the crucial events going on around her. She also tells about her visit with President Lincoln, about the difficulties and triumphs of her personal life. She interacts with the audience in a humorous and personal way. Susan will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required since space is limited. Please register at www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker, Local History Librarian at [email protected]
HALLOWEEN CEMETERY TOURS
October 25th and 26th at 2 PM - Halloween Cemetery Tour: Join the Grim Reaper and Georgetown Historical Society President Chris Comiskey for a glimpse at the macabre side of Georgetown’s history. Hear about witches, ghosts and ghastly deaths, including a murder (and a most surprising murderer!) while touring Georgetown’s historic Union Cemetery, located on East Main Street. Cost of admission is $5.00, with all proceeds going to the Georgetown Historical Society. Tours last about an hour. For more information, contact GHS at [email protected].
HARVEST DINNERCelebrate autumn as the Pilgrim
Congregational Church hosts a Harvest Dinner on Saturday October 25, 4 – 6 p.m. The menu will feature roast pork, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, and salad followed by gingerbread with ice cream. All are welcome and invited to attend. A free will donation will be collected. A suggested donation of $8 per meal is welcome. Tickets are available at the door. Fully accessible, Pilgrim Church is located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac. For further information, please call the church office at 978-346-8400.
VEASY PARK FUNDRAISERDate, Time and Place: Saturday,
October 25, 2014 between 4:30-7:30, at Veasey Park Menu: All you can eat, Spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, rolls, salad, desert and refreshments Cost of tickets: Adults $10.00 Children under 10 $5.00 To benefit Veasey Park. Tickets available at Town Clerks Office, from Friends of Veasey members and at door. 978-376-6779
TRITON IS HAUNTED!An exciting fund raising Event,
held at Triton Regional High School and Middle school, to Benefit the Triton PTA. Don't miss an evening
filled with exciting activities and fun! You can choose to be scared or enchanted or both, as you walk through classrooms that have been transformed by high school and middle school students to spectacular wonderlands, and scare your socks off creepy decorations! "Triton is Haunted is one of the best experiences put on by the Triton PTA! For two years, students and families have enjoyed this event with all that it has to offer! The variety of events entwined with this beautiful time of year makes it a keeper! I highly recommend Triton is Haunted and wish it was around when my three children were in school with Triton Regional School District!"," says Christine Kneeland, Triton’s Pine Grove Elementary School Principal. Jane O’Keefe, who sits on the Triton Education Foundation board commented “This is a community event, for everyone to enjoy, from the students to our neighborhoods, knowing that money raised will be going to enrichment programs that are very much needed, and will be benefited by our students, is worth all the time and effort that everyone has dedicated to this event” Triton is Haunted begins at 5pm Saturday October 25th, It’s going to be exciting and scary, and we hope to see everyone there to raise money for the school and students. For information, contact: [email protected] or call Susan Moran at 978-465-4164.
RUBBISH TO RUNWAYThe non-profit Long Way Home
announces their upcoming annual fundraiser the Rubbish to Runway 2014 which will take place on Saturday, October 25 at Nicholson Hall, 7 Harris St., Newburyport, MA from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The event is sponsored by Wheelabrator of North Andover. The event is a runway art event consisting this year of 26 different fashions designed with post-consumer waste materials and/or recycled textiles. The materials that will walk on the runway range from the New York Times, yesterday's circulars, plastic eating utensils, bird seed bags to your mama's hat. All are assembled into artistic fashions to amaze and awe the audience. Each walk will be accompanied by a popular tune from pop, rock, rap or Reggae. The community will come with celebration on their minds and it is all to support the non-profit Long Way Home which builds sustainable schools from waste materials in Guatemala. www.lwhome.org. Price of admission is $35 for adults, $20 for students with ID and children, $25/person for reserved tables of 10. There will be hors d'oeuvres, desserts, silent auction, a live auction with a chance to bid on a week in Paris and some of the fashions, beer, wine and coffee bars. To get tickets go to www/lwhome.org/r2r or email elizabeth@
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20TH CENTURY MUSIC CONCERT AT HAMILTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The public is welcome to the 300th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Saturday, October 25, starting at 7:00 PM. The evening’s program will feature musical selections from the 1900’s presented by the Gordon College Wind Ensemble and the Gordon College Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. David W. Rox. Selections will include a wide variety of styles – classical, jazz, sacred, contemporary, and of course, marches penned by the March King himself, John Philips Sousa. The performance will take place in the Heritage Hall at the First Congregational Church of Hamilton · 624 Bay Road, P.O. Box 213, Hamilton, MA 01936. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. For more info contact 978-468-1940, http://fcchamilton.org/, or [email protected].
JOHN GORKAGorka illuminates the stage telling
stories of those he has met along his path, folding them into his own unique brand of poetry and song. He flies between the pop culture radar with an almost cult-like following that never fails to fill concerts. Speak with any of his fans and one instantly feels their enthusiasm and genuine affection. Visit John Gorka online at johngorka.com Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 8:00PM Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. Tickets: $30.00 Adults; $28.00 Members, Seniors, Students. For more info please call the Box Office at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.firehouse.org.
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HALLOWEEN CEMETERY TOURS
October 25th and 26th at 2 PM - Halloween Cemetery Tour: Join the Grim Reaper and Georgetown Historical Society President Chris Comiskey for a glimpse at the macabre side of Georgetown’s history. Hear about witches, ghosts and ghastly deaths, including a murder (and a most surprising murderer!) while touring Georgetown’s historic Union Cemetery, located on East Main Street. Cost of admission is $5.00, with all proceeds going to the Georgetown Historical Society. Tours last about an hour. For more information, contact GHS at [email protected].
FALL BIRDING ON CAPE ANNThe fall is a wonderful time of
year to observe birds along the rocky coast of Cape Ann. Large numbers of migrant seabirds pass by Halibut and Andrews points and seek shelter in the cape's many coves. During our field trip, we will
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visit Halibut, Andrews, and Eastern points; Brace Cove, Niles Pond, and the Gloucester Harbor area. Target species will include red-throated loon, red-necked grebe, harlequin duck, black guillemot, and three species of scoter. In previous years, we have seen razorbills migrating southward along the outer cape at this time of year. Join us for one or both of our trips to Cape Ann this fall, on October 26 and November
2. Sunday, October 26, 9 am to 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $42. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction
is off ered Monday nights at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Th e practice sessions meet in the lower meetinghouse from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For fi rst time participants, the 6pm orientation session is recommended. Th e instructor is Joyce Haydock, a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen for almost 25 years and a Dharma teacher for over 15 years. Zen is a way of living, a way to perceive one's life with a clear mind and to better understand your true
Self. Over time, with support, one works to attain a clear compassionate mind which, moment to moment, is able to help all beings. For more information, contact Joyce Haydock at 978-363-5457.
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COMEDY Open Mike at Th e Winner’s
Circle, 211 Elm Street, upstairs, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. No charge for admission. Professional comedians try out new material and new comedians work on their acts. Amateurs are welcome. Th e show is hosted by diff erent professional comedians each week.
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It’s Contingent
order to finance the new one. This contingency has different levels of attractiveness to a seller though. The best one for a seller is if your home is under agreement with another buyer. The buyer has found a buyer and is cruising into the closing. There is certainly a risk there but that leve l of contingency is much more attractive than if the buyer’s home isn’t on the market yet.
House sale contingencies can be difficult on the seller, who may be forced to pass up another offer while waiting for the outcome of the contingency. Typically if a seller does accept this contingency they will insist on language to reserve the right to cancel the contract if the buyer’s home is not sold within the specified number of days. This brings us to our next contingency…
Kick-Out Contingency - The kick-out contingency, or clause is a added by sellers to provide a measure of protection against a home sale contingency. While the seller agrees to a house sale contingency, he or she can add a kick-out clause stating that the seller can continue to market the property. If another qualified buyer steps up, the seller gives the current buyer a specified amount of time (usually 48 hours) to remove the home sale contingency and keep the contract alive or the seller can back out of the contract with this buyer and sell to the new buyer.
Financing - A financing contingency (also called a “mortgage contingency”) gives the buyer time to apply for and obtain financing for the property. If the buyer is unable to secure financing from a bank or mortgage company he/she can terminate the contract and receive all of their escrow monies back. In typical contracts to purchase and purchase and sale documents only IF the buyer notifies the seller (in writing) that they are unable to obtain financing are escrow monies returned. If a buyer does not notify the seller that they were unable to obtain financing it is assumed they were, therefore the responsibility to notify is on the buyer. This is an important contingency and an important date attached to it. Buyers must be aware of this date and if financing isn’t secure with a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company an extension of time is probably warranted. Part of the financing commitment is a favorable appraisal which brings us to the next contingency…
Appraisal - - An appraisal contingency protects the buyer. It is used to ensure that the property in question is valued at or above the agreed upon sale price. If the property does not appraise for at least this amount, the contract can be terminated and the escrow money is refunded to the buyer. An appraisal
Each and every day we run across contingencies. What parent hasn’t said to their son or daughter, “if you eat all your vegetables you can have desert”. We run across contingencies in real estate just as we do in life. We use contingencies in real estate to put deals together that bind sellers and buyers to specific terms. A contingency clause defines a condition or action that must be met in order for a real estate contract to become binding. A contingency becomes part of a binding sales contract when both parties (i.e., the seller and the buyer) agree to the terms and sign the contract. It is therefore very important to understand what you’re getting into if a contingency clause is included in your real estate contract. I will try to explain some of the most commonly used contingencies in real estate contracts and how they can benefit a buyer and/or seller.
Real Estate ContractsWhen a buyer wants to be a
buyer he or she presents an “offer to purchase” contract to a seller. The seller can accept or reject the offer. Most often the seller will present a counter offer and sometimes both sides will go back and forth until an agreement is met (or not). Sometimes a “contingency” clause is included in the real estate contract. Essentially, a contingency gives the parties the right to back out of the contract when certain circumstances are not met. Contingencies can include details such as the timeframe (e.g. “The buyer has 10 days to inspect the property") and specific terms (e.g. “The buyer has until X date to get approved for a loan). Any contingency should be clearly stated in writing so that all parties understand the terms.
If the conditions of the contingency clause are not met, the contract becomes null and void, and one party (most often the buyer) can back out and receive all escrow deposits back.
Here are the most commonly used contingencies:
Home Inspection Contingency - A home inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the home inspected within a specified time period, usually 10 days from when the contract to purchase is signed by both parties. It protects the buyer, who can cancel the contract based on the findings of an inspection. Once the inspection is done a buyer can also ask the seller to have issues fixed or a credit given from seller to buyer at closing.
Home Sale Contingency - With most home sales the buyer has sold their home or is renting, therefore a home sale contingency isn’t needed. However, if you are selling your home and NEED the money from that sale to purchase a new home a house sale contingency gives a buyer a specified amount of time to sell in
contingency may include language that permits the buyer to proceed with the purchase even if the appraisal is below the specified amount. This can allow the buyer to get another appraisal or ask the seller to lower the price to the appraisal amount. The contingency should specify a date, on or before which the buyer must notify the seller of any issues with the appraisal.
The Bottom LineA real estate contract is a legally
enforceable agreement. If you are unsure about any part of it consult with your attorney. All of these contingencies can be and are enforced. It is important that you know you have them at your disposal and what they mean to you as a buyer or seller. In general, if you are working with an experienced REALTOR® he or she can help guide you through the process. The contingencies referenced above can make or break your purchase and/or sale. Use them wisely.
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The Dental Scam – Part 1Brighter Smiles...
BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD
Between Bill Cosby, Saturday Night Live and numerous movies, there are plenty of things that can provide entertainment when it comes to the dental profession. However, the topics I will be discussing in the next couple of columns, which bash the dental profession, are things that you may have questions or concerns about.
Th e fi rst “tip” that was suggested to avoid the “scam” was that – you probably don’t need all your fi llings ripped out and replaced. Here is what the author said, “Oftentimes, someone visiting a new (and unscrupulous) dentist will be told that he or she needs a ton of work done. Frequently, this involves ripping out all existing fi llings and replacing them with new ones. But the dentists I interviewed told me that you should doubt any new dentist that prescribes a ton of work, unless you're going in due to pain. And though fi llings do crack and decay over time, you rarely need all of them replaced at once.”
I agree with most of what was said here. Amalgam (silver) fi llings have been around a long time. Putting aside that the material is ugly and does have a mercury component to it, it has proven to be one of the longest lasting dental materials available. I have plenty of patients that have 30+ year-old silver fi llings in their mouth that are still going strong. Th is doesn’t mean that all fi llings of this kind will last that long. Th ere are multiple factors that contribute to the life-span of any material that is used in the mouth.
Removal and replacement of these older silver fi llings can have subjectivity associated with it between diff erent dentists. It’s an easy conversation with a patient if
an older fi lling is breaking down or if the tooth has recurrent decay or breaks. But what about those fi llings that you have had in your mouth for 20+ years that seem absolutely fi ne to you?
One of the things I routinely do is to photograph the entire mouth of my new patients. I do this for a variety of reasons, one of which is to document the condition of the individual’s mouth/teeth when they start in my practice. Th ese photographs help with getting insurance benefi ts for patients, but more importantly they help in the co-diagnosis process between the patient and the dentist. You the patient need to be part of the decision-making process. If you can’t see why something is being recommended, you need to ask more questions.
A well respected dentist long ago said, “Th e goal of dentistry is to make the patient worse at the slowest possible rate.” It is a fact, that in some patients, tooth-colored replacement fi llings will not hold-up nearly as well as their silver ancestors. It’s your mouth and your money; you need to be a part of the co-diagnosis process. You should know the pros and cons of any recommended treatment.
Next week the topic from the online column is – beware of dental practices that off er deals to get you in the door.
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.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.
Last week I discussed an online column entitled, “Is Your Dentist Ripping You Off ?” During the past week, I was forwarded two more online columns on the same subject. I think this topic needs more discussion so I am going to break down some of these “tips” to “avoid getting ripped off by the dentist” over the next couple of weeks. I would encourage any comments.
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At the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association Annual Meeting on October 15, 2014, President Mary Zerigian presented AJH Board Chair David LaFlamme with a record-breaking check to the hospital of $138,000. Th is tremendous gift, the largest in the association’s history, will be designated to several patient care and hospital capacity-building projects including the Birth Center Patient Room Renovation (including cribs and post-partum beds), Operating Room high-defi nition monitors, a fl eet of EKG machines and gift to the Capital Campaign. Th is is the third year in a row that the Aid Association has hit a new record of dollars raised.
Zerigian attributed this year’s success to sales of the AJH Gift Shop, Great Chefs’ Night, the beloved bake sales held several times each year, the art display and sales program, and the successful fi rst time event, Holidays in Bloom.
Th e meeting also recognized retiring Aid Association directors, welcomed new members, and passed the
baton as Mary Zerigian stepped down from her tenure as Aid Association President and welcomed Mary Ann Abbott as the next president.
“I’m proud to say that we’ve made a diff erence here at Anna Jaques. Right now, I pledge to do everything I can to help Mary Ann as she steps into her new role. I know there are wonderful things ahead for the Aid Association” said Zerigian.
Founded in 1888, the Aid Association has been in existence for almost as long as the hospital itself. Th e Aid is made up of dedicated women who volunteer their time to raise funds for direct patient care at the hospital.
Another Record-Breaking Year for the Aid Association
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eff orts to get you to accept things as they are and not question them. But ignore all that and continue your inquiries until you're sure you have all the answers you need.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Heavier than usual family and workplace duties compete for your time this week. Try to strike a balance so that you're not overwhelmed by either. Pressures ease by week's end.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It's a good time for the Moon Child to show off your uniquely inspired approach to the culinary skills -- especially if they're directed toward impressing someone special.LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might be happy about the re-emergence of a long-deferred deal. But don't pounce on it quite yet. Time can change things. Be sure the values you looked for before are still there.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Try to rein in your super-critical attitude, even if things aren't being done quite as you would prefer. Remember: What you say now could create an awkward situation later on.
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DOMINOS - 173 State St, Newburyport - Hiring Delivery Drivers. PartTime/Full Time. Day and/or night shifts available. Stop by or call 781-354-3513
FLEET MECHANIC/MANAGER - ROWLEY Looking for a well rounded self motivated fleet mechanic to manage and perform repairs to our fleet of Ford trucks, Escapes, Minivans, Conversion Vans , 5 Skid Loaders, JLG, tractors, Gators, trailers, countless small engine equipment, snow blowers, plows, salt spreaders and leaf removal equipment. Need experience with diesel and gas motors from 1999 up. The ability to weld and fabricate. Provide your own tools. Work well and manage assist-ant mechanic. Organize and document recommended services. Communicate daily to management about schedul-ing of repairs. Track costs of repair, organize and hand in all receipts. Oversee services being performed at 6 locations throughout MA. Occasional travel involved. Oversee Snow Removal at Corp. headquarters and assist as needed in all phases of Corp. opera-
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BARN / STALLS FOR RENT: 45 Mansion Drive, #C, 1 Bath. Prime equestrian business/school opportunity set atop 15 acres on a hidden scenic hill overlooking Plum Island Sound, etc. Includes 3 barns, 22 stalls, hay storage, office, tack rooms, feed room, 1/2BA, hydrant, observation rm w/ indoor (120x60) & outdoor (100x300) rings raked 2-3 times a week; judges' observa-tion deck 7 shack for eventing, lighting, PA & iPod, cordless mic media system. 15-17 150x150 paddocks Everything incl. except cable. Great for clinics. $8,360/mo. 978-423-2103
ROWLEY - Available November 1st, 5 Room Apartment, W/D Hook up, Heat & Hot water included, Walk to train, $1750/mo, Call (978) 948-5145, Please leave a message
SEABROOK NH, ROOMATE -12X12 bedroom two closets+ xtra stor-age space. Fireplace Great room with projection TV for sports&cold nites with company lofcatedRt1/95 @Mass.
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COINSITEMS WANTED – Wanted by Pratt Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. U.S. Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. old pocket watches, wrist watches, costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.
20 e Main St, Georgetown, MA Mon-Fri 8:30a-6p, Sat 10a-5p
Manufacturing Apprentice (Georgetown) You are not going to college -- You are looking for a JOB! APPRENTICETRAINING PROGRAM FOR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADSLEARN A TRADE & EARN! In Manufacturing Print or In-Line Direct Mail Finishing - Your ideal current situation for this Apprenticeship Training program is as follows: • Your monthly expenses are low and manageable • You own your own car with short commute • Seeking motivated self-starters with willingness to learn & grow • Must provide good attendance/attitude • Good computer & mechanical skills • You can continually lift medium weight objects and stand at machines for long periods. YOU WILL EARN AND LEARN ON THE JOB TRAININGApprenticeship/Entry Level Training -- up to 2 years on-the-job training (no benefits during training period). In-Line Direct Mail Finishing packer to start. This apprenticeship can lead to a Full Time position With Benefits. The apprentice will learn from experienced In-Line Finishing operators Computerized Direct Mail Ink-Jet system, and finishing In-Line technology. Apprentice training hours: 3RD SHIFT ONLY - 28 hours per week - 7 hours/4 days per week. Third shift (11pm -- 6am) or (12 midnight – 7 am) this third shift is a premium hourly rate position. Please call for more information on this apprentice training opportunity. You can download our application from our website and accompany it with your resume that you email. Call B&W Press -- 978-352-6100 -- Ask for Paul for a phone interview. B&W Press is located at Route 133/I95 in Georgetown, MA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S... Equal Opportunity Employer. No Public Transportation available to B&W Press’s facility. WE ARE A SMOKE FREE & ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG FREE CAMPUS.
Your ideal current situation for this program is as follows...Your monthly expenses are low and manageableYou own your own car with short commuteSeeking motivated self-starters with willingness to learn & growMust provide good attendance/attitudeGood computer & mechanical skillsYou can continually lift heavy objects & stand at machines for long periods
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APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMFOR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADS
LEARN A TRADE & EARN!in Manufacturing Print or In Line Direct Mail Finishing
YOU WILL EARN & LEARN ON THE JOB TRAININGApprenticeship/Entry Level Training - up to 2 years plus on-the-job training (not benefits during training period.) - In-Line Direct Finishing packer to start. This apprenticeship can lead to a Full Time position with Benefits. The ap-prentice will learn from experienced In-Line Finishing operators Computerized Direct Mail Ink-Jet system, and finishing In-Line technology. Apprentice training hours: 3rd SHIFT ONLY - 28 hours per week - 7 hours/4 days per week. Third shift (11pm - 6am) or (12 midnight - 7am). This third shift position is a premium hourly rate positin. Please call for more information on this apprentice training opportunity. You can download our application from our website and accompany it with your resume that you email. Call B&W Press -- 978-352-6100 -- Ask for Paul for a phone interview. B & W Press is located at Route 133/95 in Georgetown, MA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer. No Public Transportation. WE ARE A “SMOKE FREE”& “ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG FREE” CAMPUS. SMOKING NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON B&W PRESS PROPERTY
B & W Press, Inc.401 E. Main StreetGeorgetown, MA 01833
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STUNNING ONE BEDROOM IN ROWLEY Comfortable Radiant Heat, Central Air, Washer/Drier on premises, Closets Galore!, Deck off Living Room, Walking Distance to Train, (978) 314-0503 (Ron)
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SPLIT, CUT, SEASONED HARDWOOD FIREWOOD Call for Pricings Mike Kovalchuk (978)204-9483
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FREE CELL PHONE SERVICE: 603-490-4371 I teach people how to make $$ and have FREE Cell Phone service. Also ask me about Electricity.
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A M E R I C A N H O M E IMPROVEMENT CARPENTRY - Repairs & Additions. Interior/Exterior Painting. Fully Insured. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Excellent Referrals. 978-465-2283
EXPERIENCED MATH TUTOR – Reasonable Rates Call 978-356-5965
GUTTERS cleaned, repaired, installed, vinyl siding mold removed, snow blow-er tune ups, pick up and delivery avail-able, (978) 376-4214
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