WHAT'S INSIDE You'll "flip" over the digital edition at www.TheTownCommon.com By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– 2012 Triton Viking C-Squad Wins North Shore League Title Page 2 978-462-3106 • institutionforsavings.com Call us at 978-462-2344 or apply online at institutionforsavingsloans.com. * APR denotes Annual Percentage Rate as of 6/25/2012 and is based on a $165,000 purchase loan with 80% LTV ratio and a minimum credit score of 700. Unit cost per $1,000 borrowed is $5.80 . Minimum loan amount is $100,000; maximum loan amount is $650,000. Purchase money loans and refinance loans with a maximum LTV ratio of 80%. 1-4 family owner-occupied residences only. Offer subject to credit approval. Property insurance required. Monthly payment examples do not include escrow amounts for real estate taxes and/or insurance, if applicable. is may increase payment amount. Rate is subject to change without notice. Other terms and conditions may apply. Member FDIC Member DIF Interest rate* 3 .500% .565% APR* 3 Big loan. Little Rate. Loans up to $1 million. 20-Year Fixed Rate Residential Mortgage No points!* Purple Sage Pottery Fall Open Studio Sale Page 2 Breast cancer Don’t get scared, get screened. Call 978-834-8210 for your mammogram today. This 20 minute test could save your life! www.ajh.org Crane Beach Update Page 5 NEF 5th Annual Lighthouse Auction Page 5 Volunteers Needed in Salisbury Page 9 www.thetowncommon.com October 31 - November 6, 2012 • Vol. 8, No. 52 FREE PRST STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURYPORT, MA PERMIT NO. 51 ____________ POSTAL CUSTOMER LARGEST INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SERVING NORTH SHORE OF MASS & COASTAL NH The Town Common By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– Happy Halloween... Julia Child Comes to Cook Continued on page 3 Watered Down Local Historic District Goes to the City Council Photo by Stewart Lytle e crowd that gathered at Newburyport City Hall. AMESBURY – Julia Child, the famous chef, cookbook author and TV personality, would have been 100 years old this year. To celebrate, she is coming Monday to this quaint New England town to demonstrate once more her techniques and recipes for French cooking. Well, sort of. Fran Baron and Lynne Moulton are bringing the legendary high-pitched, wobbly Child's voice and bigger-than-life personna to the Amesbury Senior Center at a fashionable 12:30 p.m. “I've always loved Julia. Since I was a young girl, I have followed her recipes” said Baron, the playwright for Delvena eatre Company's Julia Child production. “I have always admired her.” To prove it, she still has her tattered and taped copy of Child's first cook, Mastering the Art of NEWBURYPORT – Calling the issue of creating a local historic district “the most divisive she has ever seen,” Mayor Donna Holaday proposed last week that the City Council limit the scope of the new district for only downtown. at would remove the cherished High Street historic mansions from the proposed district and its power to control changes homeowners make to the homes and structures, including tearing them down. e mayor's suggestion was strongly opposed by champions of the new LHD. In a meeting of the council's planning and development committee where a couple of hundred residents gathered to debate the issue for two hours, the mayor pleaded for passage of the measure to create the more limited district. She said her proposal would allow residents to watch how the commission operates for a couple of years. en the City Council might expand the district to include High Street and possibly other parts of this historic seaport town, which speakers compared to historic seaport cities like Savannah, GA. Continued on page 3 The Town Common Courtesy Photo Lynne Moulton - "Julia Child" in Delvena eatre Company's production of Meet Julia Child!, which we will be performing at the Amesbury Senior Center on Monday, November 5, at 12:30 PM. French Cooking. In what Delvena calls an edutainment, the one-hour play will inform the audience about Child's life and provide a cooking demonstration, although Moulton, who plays Child, does not really know how to cook. “I play her assistant and I show her a few things,” Baron said. e Delvena eatre Co. is no stranger to the Merrimack Valley or the Amesbury Senior Center. Last year, the on-the-go theater company performed a play about famed Massachusetts murderess Lizzie Borden and her 40 Whacks. at and Julia are two of many plays the prolific theater group performs for senior centers, libraries, historical sites and private clubs. Last week the company performed five different plays. “We get around,”
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AMESBURY – Julia Child, the famous chef, cookbook author and TV personality, would have been 100 years old this year. To celebrate, she is coming Monday to this quaint New England town to demonstrate once more her techniques and recipes for French cooking.
Well, sort of. Fran Baron and Lynne Moulton are bringing the legendary high-pitched, wobbly Child's voice and bigger-than-life personna to the Amesbury Senior Center at a fashionable 12:30 p.m.
“I've always loved Julia. Since I was a young girl, I have followed her recipes” said Baron, the playwright for Delvena Th eatre Company's Julia Child production. “I have always admired her.”
To prove it, she still has her tattered and taped copy of Child's fi rst cook, Mastering the Art of
NEWBURYPORT – Calling the issue of creating a local historic district “the most divisive she has ever seen,” Mayor Donna Holaday proposed last week that the City Council limit the scope of the new district for only downtown.
Th at would remove the cherished High Street historic mansions from the proposed district and its power to control changes homeowners make to the homes and structures, including tearing them down.
Th e mayor's suggestion was strongly opposed by champions of the new LHD.
In a meeting of the council's planning and development committee where a couple of hundred residents gathered to debate the issue for two hours, the mayor pleaded for passage of the measure to create the more limited district.
She said her proposal would allow residents to watch how the commission operates for a couple of years. Th en the City Council might expand the district to include High Street and possibly other parts of this historic seaport town, which speakers compared to historic seaport cities like Savannah, GA.
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Lynne Moulton - "Julia Child" in Delvena Th eatre Company's production of Meet Julia Child!, which we will be performing at the Amesbury Senior Center on Monday, November 5, at 12:30 PM.
French Cooking.In what Delvena calls an
edutainment, the one-hour play will inform the audience about Child's life and provide a cooking demonstration, although Moulton, who plays Child, does not really know how to cook.
“I play her assistant and I show her a few things,” Baron said.
Th e Delvena Th eatre Co. is no stranger to the Merrimack Valley or the Amesbury Senior Center. Last year, the on-the-go theater company performed a play about famed Massachusetts murderess Lizzie Borden and her 40 Whacks. Th at and Julia are two of many plays the prolifi c theater group performs for senior centers, libraries, historical sites and private clubs.
Last week the company performed fi ve diff erent plays. “We get around,”
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BYFIELD - On Sunday, October 21st two undefeated teams would meet and only one could come away with a victory. It was a highly anticipated match up in the North Shore League, with each team coming in with no blemishes on the season. Th e Triton Vikings had a record of 5-0 and the East Lynn Bulldogs came in with a record of 6-0. Th is game was for the division title in the North Shore League and
it didn’t disappoint. Both teams were hoping for a performance that would be reminiscent of all of their previous games this season, but this was going to be a mostly hard fought defensive battle. Th e Vikings would strike fi rst with strong running plays up the middle and some sweeps mixed in to go up 6-0 after the fi rst quarter. Neither team’s off ense was on a role, but for Triton, they just kept pushing and
doing what the coaches asked of them and it paid off with another score in the second quarter. Th ey would take a 12-0 lead into the half.
In the third quarter the Bulldogs would make a drive down to the Vikings 1-yard line and surely thought they had a chance of putting it in the end zone for the fi rst time, but the Vikings had something diff erent planned.
2012 Triton Viking C-Squad Wins North Shore League TitleTriton was about to put on a defensive clinic about how to make a goal line stand. Four straight off ensive plays by the Bulldogs would be completely shut down by a strong Viking defense and the Bulldogs would come away turning the ball over on downs. Defensive stands like these really stick out and get imprinted on your mind and may have been the diff erence in the game as Triton would eventually march down the fi eld and score
another touchdown to take an 18-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Th e fourth quarter was more of the same, with the Vikings completely controlling the ball and the clock and their stingy defense did not allow any points to the defl ated Bulldog team from East Lynn. With the division locked up, the Vikings have one more game in the regular season and then will move on to the playoff s in the coming weeks.
MERRIMAC –Th e Potters at Purple Sage studio will hold their annual fall Open Studio Sale at Purple Sage Pottery, 3 Mechanic St. in Merrimac, MA on Saturday November 10th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Th ere will be an abundance of decorative and functional pottery and sculpture for sale made by fi fteen local clay
artists. Potter and teacher Beth Bell is the featured artist for the fall show.
Since her earliest exposure to working with clay at the Worcester Center for Crafts twenty two years ago, Beth has felt a profound affi nity for the medium. For Beth, clay provides not only
a treasured medium for artistic expression, but also an essential, therapeutic reprieve from the chronic pain she suff ers with.
Beth’s clay work fl ows eff ortlessly out of her like a river. She works intuitively, embracing the irregularities that happen naturally in the creative process. Using various forming techniques, Beth decorates her work with intricate carved
patterns and/or, stamped designs and glaze treatments, to create her soulful functional and decorative art. Some of Beth’s specialties are carved bowls and tumblers, as well as rattles, intended for healing energy work. Beth is pleased that people have taken her work to all parts of the world.
In addition to making her much sought after ceramic creations, Beth is also a favorite pottery teacher at Purple Sage Pottery. In her calm and centered yet irreverent way, Beth never minces words. She is very supportive of her student’s eff orts but is never afraid to tell them the truth.
Joining Beth will be Purple Sage owner Iris Minc, her husband Mochizuki, Fumihiko, Peter Grams, Bonnie Jean Malcolm, Christina Bellinger, Hiromi Satoh, Lisa Mistretta, Lucy Hutchinson, Gary Rathmell, Sibel Alpaslan, Kathy Kriegel, Jenny Graf, Douglas
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Julia Child Comes to CookBaron said.
Other shows by the theater group include plays about Jack the Ripper, Amelia Earhart, W.C. Fields and Mae West. They perform a play based on the Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol, a 1940s Christmas Radio Show and the Salem witch hysteria. Coming up is a new play called, Mr. President!!!, which explores some of what Baron called the “extracurricular activities” of our Presidents. She promises that President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky will not be in this production.
Delvena traces its history to 1992 when it did performances mostly at the Boston Center for the Arts. When Baron joined the company in 2004, she wanted to give people who could not afford a trip into Boston a chance to see the performances.
“I wanted to take the show on the road,” she said.
She got the inspiration for Julia
Child when she saw the 2009 movie, Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep as Child. She enjoyed the movie, but thought she could write a play that better captured Child's contribution to the food world.
She had no clue that 2012 was the 100th anniversary of Child's birth.
Having launched her television career at WGBH in Boston, it is appropriate that a Massachusetts theater company has created a new play about The French Chef. Her first television cooking show captured the attention of a broad audience as she demonstrated how the French cook an omelette.
The French Chef television show debuted on February 11, 1963 on WGBH and was immediately successful. It ran nationally for 10 years and won Peabody and Emmy Awards, including the first Emmy award for an educational program. Child was not the first television cook, but she was the most popular early
TV chef. Her cheery enthusiasm, distinctive voice and unpatronizing and unaffected manner won her huge audiences and many awards, including the French Legion of Honour and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2000 and received honorary doctorates from Harvard University, Johnson & Wales University, her alma mater Smith College and Brown University.
Moulton, who also plays Lizzie Borden and many of the other characters, is “an exceptional actress,” Baron said. “Anything I put in front of her, she can do.”
To make reservations for the free production of Julia Child, please call the Council on Aging at 978-388-8138.
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Holaday said she realizes that there is significant mistrust of the proposed seven-member commission. So she promised to create a team of people on both sides of the issue to help her nominate the seven members of the new historical commission in hopes that the people chosen to regulate the exterior modifications of the historic homes would be acceptable to both sides.
From the passion expressed by the almost 100 speakers, there would seem to be little room for such a hoped-for compromise.
The LHD, if approved by the City Council, would create a nw city commission that decides if homeowners, living in the district and in a home built before 1930, can modify, alter or demolish major parts of their home.
“We do not want our homeowners' rights taken away,” said Dick Horton, who chairs the anti-LHD committee.
Proponents of the district said that every community, which has adopted a historic preservation district, has seen property values rise and stablize. Nearby examples cited included Nantucket, Marblehead and Provincetown.
The challenge is that Newburyport, after 300 years, is a hot real estate market. Wealthy people are flocking to live here. Proponents and opponents cited examples of rich people who are buying homes in Newburyport because they love the historic atmosphere of the town. Then they want to make changes to modernize or update their own home.
Ted Shepherd, a supporter of the district, said developers are “chomping at the bit” to buy some
of the large High Street mansions that sit on large lots where additional mansions might be built.
Sarah White, who chairs the LHD Study Committee, said many of the historic mansions are in the way of additional development. The stately homes would have to be torn down to open up the acreage behind them, she said.
Most of the speakers said they came or stayed in Newburyport because they love the architecture.
“Its architecture is the soul of Newburyport,” said Rob Napier. Fearing a wave of new residential development, he said, “We have been lucky up to now. It will not last.”
He said he believes that a wave of developers and builders are massing at the edge of town waiting to tear down historic homes to put up new modern homes.
“Newburyport is a special place. It needs protecting,” said Glenn Richards.
Terry Blanchard agreed. On his street is a home being rehabilitated that is “revolting.”
The standing-room-only crowd in the large City Hall auditorium seemed evenly divided by those for and against the district.
Opponents presented the nine council members who attended the meeting a thick binder of letters from disgruntled homeowners around the country who live in historic districts. The letters, Horton said, tell how local historic districts have failed homeowners.
The binder also included a petition with more than 1,000 signatures of residents opposed to the district. Supporters of the district challenged the petition, saying the opponents had misled those who signed. And 1,000 signatures represents about
7 percent of the Newburyport electorate, they said.
Proponents argued that the laws governing the new district have already been watered down with 25 changes in recent months. Opponents said any historic district would be “an infringement on their property rights.”
White said in her presentation that in the last decade, 35 historic homes have been demolished or altered significantly. She said several mansions are currently waiting out the city-imposed year's demolition delay and others could be torn down at any moment.
No city board or agency has the authority to prevent those demolitions after the year's delay, she said.
The proposed LHD would eliminate the current Fruit Street Historic District and the citywide Historical Commission to create the one seven-member commission.
The study committee also proposed that many exterior features such as shutters, gutters and mailboxes would not be covered by the new district. But installing or replacing vinyl siding would be covered, she said.
The committee proposed to cover all homes in the district built before 1930 because it was the end of the Colonial Revival architectural period, she said. The implication was that homes built in Newburyport after 1930 were not architecturally signficant.
Opponents argued that builders are sensitive to Newburyport's historical architecture and are constructing beautiful replicas of Federalist and Greek Revival homes.
That brought a retort from a proponent who said, “A replica is only a replica. It is not an original.”
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NEWBURY – Following months of intense negotiations between federal, state and local offi cials, the fi rst permit to offi cially sanction the practice known as beach scraping to protect the properties on Plum Island has been issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“Th e issuance of this permit represents a major breakthrough in providing residents with this valuable tool to protect their homes in the face of coastal erosion,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “Federal, state and local offi cials have once again worked together successfully to fi nd a way to make regulations work to protect the environment and to protect public safety.”
"Th is permit from the Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE) is a positive step forward and another tool to assist homeowners in protecting their homes,” said State Representative Michael A. Costello (D-Newburyport). “I would like to thank Congressman John F.Tierney for shepherding this issuance through ACOE channels and making the permit a reality. Also, the Undersecretary of Environmental Aff airs Phillip Griffi th deserves recognition for bringing his team of specialists whose work led to this result.”
Th e permit has been issued to Plum Island resident Bob Connors, and it authorizes scraping in front of the homes at 29, 31, 35, 37 and 39 Annapolis Way.
“All of the Annapolis Way residents are indebted to Senator Tarr for leading the charge, in conjunction with Congressman Tierney and Governor Patrick, to cut through all the red tape so we can move forward on this project,” said Connors.
Tarr, who currently serves as the chair of the Merrimack River Beach Alliance, noted that he intends to convene additional meetings now that the fi rst permit has been issued to facilitate discussions about expanding the availability of this important tool.
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AMESBURY/NEWBURYPORT - The All-Sports Booster Clubs from Amesbury and Newburyport High Schools are once again teaming up to sponsor a food drive before the Thanksgiving Day football game between the Newburyport Clippers and Amesbury Indians. Thanksgiving Morning, 8:30 – 10:30am, James J. Landry Memorial Stadium. Non-perishable Items Only *Please check the expiration date on items being donated* As we get together for some great football and to celebrate the season, please take time to give thanks by remembering our neighbors in need.
------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Amesbury Veterans Services is seeking handmade cards from area youth to give to veterans throughout the year. Please address all cards as "Dear Veteran". If sending more than one card individual envelopes are not necessary. Please mail cards to Amesbury Veterans Services at 68 Elm Street Amesbury MA. 01913.
------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Cultural Council announces the 16th Annual Open Studio Tour, Saturday, November10th from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, November 11th from noon to 5 pm. The Open Studios feature work by artists living or working in Amesbury. This year, there will be nearly 70 artists participating in multiple locations around town. The Amesbury Open Studio Tour is a free, self-guided art tour. It offers visitors an incredible opportunity to peer into the creative spaces of Amesbury painters, ceramists, photographers, printmakers, fiber artists, jewelry makers, glass artists and other fine craftspeople, and to buy local art right from the source. A list of participating artists and a map showing locations is available online and at various locations around town. There will also be plenty of brochure/maps available on the days of the event, at the Tour’s starting location – the Amesbury Cultural Center, in the Carriage Lofts, located in the upper Millyard. Free admission. Wonderful raffle items from local stores and restaurants in Amesbury will be available if one chooses to purchase raffle tickets. All of the stops on the tour will be highlighted in the brochure. An excellent source for complete tour information is available at our website http://www.amesburystudiotour.com/ You can contact the Cultural Council directly at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook as well.
------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Amesbury’s Veterans Day Parade will be held Monday, November 12th and will begin at 10am. All those marching are requested to muster in front of the Fire Department by 9:30. The procession will begin at 10am, proceed down Main Street and will conclude at Amesbury Middle School in front of the Dough Boy monument. Small flags will be provided to youth marching and along the parade route. This year's parade will be sponsored by American Legion Post 187 and the keynote speaker will be Nancy Moore, widow of decorated Korean War Veteran Thomas W. Moore, who was Amesbury's first battle casualty in the Korean War. Veterans of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to attend the parade, with or without uniform. Veterans that are physically able to assist our senior veterans by carrying the flags are strongly encouraged to participate, as are veterans with limited mobility who need transportation along the parade route. In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will take place in Amesbury's City Hall Auditorium. All questions regarding the parade can be directed to Amesbury Veterans Services at 978-388-8136.
------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Community United Methodist Church of Byfield, 11 Central Street, Byfield, has a community food pantry open to all Newbury/Byfield residents. The pantry is open every Thursday from 4-6:30pm. If you
are in need or know of somebody who is, please know that this resource is here for everyone. If you need to make other arrangements please call the church office at 978-465-5946. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month the Community United Methodist Church of Byfield gathers at one of the two elderly housing communities in Byfield for a light supper. The church brings food and we all share in a time of fellowship around the table with the residents and anybody else who comes. These meals are open to everybody. If you would like to come, just show up! The second Thursday finds us at Oak Ridge, 84 Main Street and the fourth Thursday is at Quaker Hill, 115 Main Street. For ore information please call the church at 978-465-5946.
------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN/ROWLEY - People Helping People of St. Mary’s Parish is now collecting donations for the Thanksgiving deliveries to residents in need of Rowley, Georgetown, Boxford, and Byfield. Donations of non-perishable foods, as well as paper, cleaning, and personal hygiene products are needed. Donations of grocery store gift cards and cash may also be made. Donations can be brought to the rectory at 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or left in designated bins at the Rowley and Georgetown churches before and after Mass. The People Helping People program is also accepting program recipients at this time for those who are struggling to make ends meet and need a helping hand. For more information, 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.
------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN/ROWLEY - Join Us For An Evening Of Fellowship & Evangelization - Alpha: A no fee program for folks 18 to 98! The course will be held for eight Wednesday nights starting October 10th through December 5th, 2012 including one Saturday, November 17th. Evening program runs 7:30 – 9:00 PM with dessert and refreshments. St. Mary’s Hall, 202 Main St., Rowley, MA. To pre-register call Peter Carpentier @ 978-500-2119
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------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Gone for the season are the beach chairs, buckets and umbrellas that blanket the beach front at Crane Beach. Now the shoreline and dunes beckon a different experience. And with this seasonal transition, The Trustees of Reservations, which own and manage the beach, offers some important reminders for our beach walkers, horse back riders, and bird watchers. BEACH HOURS OF OPERATION & STAFFING The beach is open year-round, daily, 8am to sunset. Staff is on-site daily during the operating hours, including at the beach gate on weekends and during weekday peak visitation. The beach will be regularly patrolled and a dedicated phone number will be available for assistance. BEACH FEES (through May 26, 2013) Member Beach Parking Sticker holders: FREE Members (without sticker): $4 Nonmembers: $8 Admission Fees after 3PM: half price. All beach fees apply daily and help to support the critical work of The Trustees, including the ongoing management, maintenance and care of special places like Crane Beach and our 106 other remarkable properties on the North Shore and across the state. DOGS & HORSES Dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 31 through the Green Dogs permit program. Horseback riding is permitted on the beach below the high tide line October 1 through March 31(horse van sticker required, check website for tide information). Sign up for the Green Dogs program at www.thetrustees.org/greendogs or download your Horse Fee application at www.thetrustees.org/horsepermit. TRAILS & FACILITIES 5.5 miles of trails traverse dunes and track the beachfront on both the Ipswich Bay and Essex River Estuary sides of the Castle Neck peninsula. These trails are part of the Bay Circuit Trail and offer moderate hiking. Portable toilets (located outside bathhouses) are available in the off-season. CONSERVATION The beach is managed for both recreation and conservation – people and ecology. Crane Beach is among the world’s most important stopovers for migratory birds, providing crucial foraging and resting spots. In winter months, it is known for abundant groupings of seabirds as well as an occasional sighting of a snowy owl. CURRENT BEACH CONDITIONS & INFORMATION: For important updates follow the beach on twitter @CranePkgUpdate and friend The Trustees on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thetrustees). You can also call 978.412.2589 (weekends) or 978.356.4351 x4036 (weekdays) or visit www.thetrustees.org/beach
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) announced the 5th Annual Lighthouse Auction started on October 26 with an online auction. Registration for online bidding is at www.newburyportef.org/auction. The Lighthouse Auction is the NEF’s largest fundraiser of the year. Over the past four years, the auction has raised $180,000 for the Newburyport Public Schools. Since 2004, the NEF has donated more than $2 million to the schools.The live and silent auction will be held Saturday, November 10 at 5:30 at the Masonic Hall, 31 Green Street, Newburyport. Rob Ouellette, well-known local education supporter and businessman, will be the master of ceremonies for the evening. Admission price includes complimentary hors' doeuvres and a cash bar (with all profits benefiting the NEF). Tickets are $20 in advance ($30 purchased at the door) and can be purchased at www.newburyportef.org/auction. Raffle tickets for chances to win a grand prize of choice of a Kindle Fire, IPad2 or Iphone 5 are also on sale now. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and can be purchase online at www.newburyportef.org/auction. Winners will be drawn at 8 pm on November 10 and need not be present to win.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - St Paul's Church Annual Fall Fair and Silent Auction, November 10th at 166 High Street, Newburyport www.stpauls-nbpt.org. The Fair begins at 9 am and runs to 2 pm. It will include Baked Goods, Books, Boutique, Christmas and Holiday Room, Crafts, Clothing, Children’s Clothing, Children's Activities, Jewelry, Linens, Treasure Chest, and much more. Bidding at the Silent Auction begins at 9 am and goes to 2:30 pm. The Auction offers many quality items generously donated by local merchants and others. They may include gift certificates, furniture, antique items, jewelry, fine collectibles, goods and services; the list goes on and changes year to year. Breakfast is offered from 7:30 am to 9 am. Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm. This is St. Paul’s largest fundraiser of the year and benefits the church’s many projects.
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Case 12-10A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, 11/15/2012 at 7.15p.m. to act on an application received 10/1/2012 from Laurie Eiras, resid-ing at 21 Redgate Road. Applicant is requesting a Special Permit under Section 6.6.2 or any applicable Section of the Zoning Bylaw from the Board of Appeals for the creation of an In-Law Apartment located at 21 Redgate Road, Rowley, MA., by finishing the existing basement. The property is in the Residential Zone and is shown on Assessors’ Map 30, Lot 3.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31st
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING
Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, October 31, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Meet at the 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 Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
TRIVIA NIGHTKeon's Trivia Nights on Wednesday
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
ROWLEY BOOK CLUBBook Club Meets November 1 - Join
us on Th ursday November 1 at 6:30 at the Rowley Public Library as the Rowley Library Book Club discusses Francisco Goldman’s book, Say Her Name, a haunting story of love and loss. Th e author’s moving tribute to his love aff air with his wife and her tragic death has been described as “a beautiful act of remembrance” and “quietly devastating.” Don’t miss this one – pick up your copy today at the library! For more information, call the Rowley Library at 978-948-2850.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
HENNA TATTOOSFriday, November 2nd at 2:30pm
and 3:30pm Henna Tattoos. Th ere are two sessions, you may register for one as space is limited. Please register online for all events at www.langleyadamslib.org or call 978-372-1732. Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St, Groveland
BALLOT QUESTION ANSWER SESSION SET
Voters with questions about this year's ballot questions can get them answered just four days before the Nov. 6 election. An information night on the ballot questions will be held Friday, Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m., at the Firefi ghters Memorial Hall on Morgan Avenue, next to the Newbury Town Hall on High Road (Rt. 1A), sponsored by Move To Amend North Shore and the Social Action Committee, First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, Newburyport. Refreshments will be provided. For information about the event, contact John Harwood at [email protected].
CRANE ESTATE ART SHOW & SALE
Th e Trustees of Reservations will present the annual Crane Estate Art Show and Sale at the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich on November 2-4. Th is year’s theme is An Alternate View. Th e show will feature over 300 original works of art capturing the natural beauty of the North Shore. A special exhibition of outdoor sculpture on the Grand Allee will draw visitors outside to experience the natural and designed landscape. Artwork of various mediums and price ranges, including those in a special small works gallery, will be for sale and proceeds will benefi t the
artists and Th e Trustees of Reservations. Th e show will open on Friday, November 2, with an Art Preview Party from 7 pm – 10 pm. Th e preview party will include catered hors d’oeuvres from Timothy S. Hopkins Catering, live music, an open beer and wine bar, and a chance to meet the artists. Tickets are $50; $60 for Trustees members. Reservations must be made in advance at www.thetrustees.org or 978.356.4351 x4015. Th e Art Show will continue on November 3 and 4, from 10 am – 4 pm daily. Admission is free to all. Visitors may cast their vote for the 2012 “People’s Choice Award”, try the Art Eye Spy, and contribute to the community art project. 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 at the Casino on Saturday, November 3 from 2 pm to 4 pm. Th e public is invited to participate. Th e Crane Estate Art Show is sponsored in part by Th e Outsidah and the Institution for Savings with assistance from Port Lighting Systems and Th e First National Bank of Ipswich. For more information contact Th e Trustees at www.thetrustees.org or 978.356.4351.
SINGLES DANCESingles dance every Friday at Daniels
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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGJoin our experienced leaders in a search
for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, November 3, 9:00-11:30 am Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10; Children ages 8 and up $7. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
HOLIDAY FAIROn Saturday November 3rd Laurel
Grange #161 is holding its annual Holiday Fair from 9am to 2pm. Th ere will be a bake sale table, handmade knitted goods, and many craft items for sale. So come on in and start your Christmas shopping early. If you are interested in renting a table the cost is $20 and you can contact Jackie Carter at 978-352-2986 or email me at [email protected]. Th e grange hall is located at 21 Garden Street, West Newbury.
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Do Evil Spirits Lurk in Your Home? Clean the skeletons out of your closets, basement, and garage. Come to Salisbury’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. How Can I Safely Transport Th ese Hazardous Materials??? Leave materials in original containers. Tighten caps and lids.Sort and pack separately: oil paint, pesticides, and household cleaners. Pack containers in sturdy upright boxes. NEVER MIX CHEMICALS. NEVER SMOKE while handling hazardous material. Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 9:00AM – 12:00PM (rain or shine) Town of Salisbury DPW 39 Lafayette Rd, for all Salisbury Residents.
REFUGE TOUR“Behind the Scenes” Refuge
Tour Held on the following days: Saturday, November, 3rd at 9:30am; Wednesday, November, 7th at 9:30am; Th ursday, November, 15th at 1:00pm; Sunday, November, 18th at 1:00pm; and Wednesday, November, 28th at 9:30am. 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 will 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. Each session is limited to 10 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a mobile tour, with only one stop at the Lot 5 beach overlook. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until having received a confi rmation call back from a refuge staff member. Please call 978-465-5753; to register for this program.
VILLAGE OF CHURCH FAIRSTh e Market Street Baptist Church
is hosting a holiday fair on Saturday, November 3, 2012 as part of the Amesbury "Village of Church Fairs" from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Located on 37 Market Street in Amesbury our fair has the biggest "Attic Treasures" area around. Th e gym at the rear of the church is fi lled with used and new household, kitchen, decorative, craft and collectable items as well as toys to sell. Prices are not posted - pay what you can aff ord. At the front of the church will be found the Soup & Sandwich Lunch Buff et, the General Store with homemade baked items and candy; the Gift Table overloaded with new items, a Cookie Asssortment Table and handcrafted items as well as jewelry all for sale at reasonable prices. Proceeds go directly to purchase church needs that are not covered in our budget like paint, wallpaper and carpets to update a meeting rooms and major repairs to the building. It's an opportunity to work as a team within our church as well the community. We all benefi t from hosting on the same day and many people have commented on how much they enjoy the day in town.
THE WONDER AND THE WOW: A WALK AT ROUGH MEADOWS
Family educator Lisa Hutchings takes adults to investigate the oak islands and salt marshes at Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Rowley. Saturday, November 3, 9:30 am-noon Meet at Rough Meadows off 1A in Rowley. Fee: $27. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
HAM AND BEAN SUPPERHam And Bean Supper Hosted
by Bethany Masonic Lodge, will be held every fi rst Saturday of the month (November 3) from 4:30 to 6 PM at 31 Green Street Newburyport cost is $8, children are free. Includes ham, 2 kinds of beans, hotdogs, brown bread, garden salad ,potato and egg salad, cole slaw, assorted desserts and drinks.
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WINE & ART RECEPTIONVeasey Park will again host its annual
fundraiser, the Wine and Art Reception, on Saturday November 3rd from 5-8PM. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Included in the ticket price are unlimited food and beverages, as well as live entertainment featuring the Pentucket Jazz Ensemble. Guests will be able to browse and purchase from a broad selection of locally created art. Tickets can be purchased online from the Veasey Park website or from the Veasey offi ce. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact: [email protected] (978) 521-9345 http://www.veaseypark.org
BELLYDANCE SHOWCASEMathura and Baseema present Two
Sword Workshops and Bellydance Showcase featuring Belladonna! Saturday November 3, at the Belleville Congrational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport MA. Workshops include Sword Stylization and Bohemian Blade and Body Balancing. Showcase doors open at 5 PM, performance from 5:30 to 8 PM, featuring some of the most unique Tribal Fusion artists, including Belladonna, Ela Rogers, Kait Capaldi, Jaylee, Lindsay Feeney, and many more. For more workshop or performance info, please visit our website http:swordswithbella.com/tripod.
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Th e world's premier political impersonators bring their Election Special to Massachusetts. Hosted by President Bill Clinton. Moderated by King Maker Donald Trump. Tickets are available for $35 at www.drinkwaterproductions.com. A crucial debate in the 2012 Presidential campaign is set to take place in Newburyport, Massachusetts only three days before the highly anticipated Election between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney... or something like that. Politicos Comedy
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NEWBURYPORT - The North Atlantic Fisherman: A Tribute In Film And Song - Fishing for something to do on Saturday, November 10th at 1:00pm. The Newburyport Public Library invites you to join us in our program room to experience the sights, sounds, and storytelling that capture the life of the 1940s North Atlantic fisherman. Watch footage of a trip out to sea in 1944 aboard the dragger Curlew, and listen to the sea shanties of the time performed live by The Stormy Seas Band. No registration is required, and refreshments will be served. For more information, please visit or call the Reference Desk at 978-465-4428 ext. 246.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Veterans Day Celebration - Kevin Hunt, WWII veteran, will be joining us to celebrate our Veterans and their service to our country. Monday, November 12th at 2:00 PM. Atria Merrimack Place, 85 Storey Ave, Newburyport.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - On November 14 at noon at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, the Alliance is pleased to host local award winning children's author, Donna Marie Seim. Ms. Seim will be presenting the steps for creating both her children's picture books, and her middle grade novels. She will speak about the elusive initial idea, to creating interesting and believable characters, and enhancing page turning plots. Final steps, completion of your manuscript and how to submit for publication. Ms. Seim will bring hands on examples of book dummies and advanced copies. The presentation will include a keynote slide presentation. Please bring a bag lunch, dessert and coffee will be provided. FREE - All are welcome.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – Nature Photo Contest, Your nature scene can be on the cover of Newburyport Adult & Community Education’s W I N T E R Catalog. Deadline for submission is November 15 and winners will be announced on December 3. Fee: $20* per entry. Include a photograph & a short, short story (100 words max) about your nature scene. First place winner—the winning photograph will be on the cover of the Newburyport Adult & Community Education Winter Catalog**, & will receive a cash prize of $100 along with gift certificates. 2nd place winner – cash prize $50. and black & white reproduction inside the catalog**. 3rd place winner – cash prize $25. and black & white reproduction inside the catalog**. www.newburyportadulted.org for more information **Winning Photos ideally will have a resolution of 300 to 350 ppi at 8” x 10”. Anything less than 300 ppi starts to degrade, and more than 350 ppi is overkill.
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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Graf Rink, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its October and November Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots programs. Classes will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information such as class times and cost. Specialized classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the 7-week series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. All classes are taught by professional coaches who have been hired by North Shore Rink Management and who have successfully completed a comprehensive background screening process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Our next series of Learn to Skate will begin late October. The Graf Rink offers private and semi-private skating lessons for all ages and levels of skating! Private lessons are ideal for both hockey and figure skaters who are looking to polish their skating skills. Please contact Nikki Roberts in the Graf Rink office for more information or send an email to [email protected]. The Graf Rink will continue to hold daily Public Skating and Stick Time practices throughout the summer. Birthday party packages as well as advertising opportunities are also available. Please contact the rink at (978) 462-8112 or visit our website at www.grafrink.com for more information.
------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Roots Music Series presents a rock'n'roll, R&B, rockabilly concert/dance featuring JD McPherson at the Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA on Friday, Nov. 16th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $25 in advance/ $30 day of/$10 for children 12 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.bellevillechurch.org/music.php. For more information, contact Diane Crofts (978)462-7226, [email protected] or Marcia Samuelson
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ROWLEY - The Myopia Hunt Club will be coming to Rowley for their historical ride through our countryside on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m.
------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Historical Society is collecting recipes for a new 2014 publication of its 1994 cookbook. This will be both an updated and totally new version of the book. We will not only feature wonderful, tried and true recipes from town of Rowley citizens but also remembrances and anecdotes that will complement each recipe. Plus, we will include only those recipes from our 1994 Rowley Historical Society Cookbook of Rowleyites that have passed on but we have not forgotten. This project is how The Historical Society is keeping our past alive and always part of the current and future Society in Rowley. We look forward to working with your recipes in all areas of food preparation: Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Main Dishes, Breads, Desserts, Cakes, Cookies, Drinks & Punches, Relishes, & Candy Please remember to put your name and telephone number or e-mail on your submission just in case we have questions. We, Thank you and appreciate your participation in this project, we feel it will be a wonderful addition to everyone's culinary library when it is finished. The recipes can be dropped off at the Town Clerk Sue Hazen's office at Rowley Town Hall or e-mailed to me directly at [email protected] or sent to me, Diane McMahon c/o Rowley Historical Society, 233 Main St., Rowley, Ma. 01969
------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Feel like a Basket Case? Prove it!! The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are kicking off our first Holiday Basket Raffle. We need your help to collect some exciting prizes. Please contribute a basket of goodies with a regular retail value of at least $50. It can include your own products or other fun items related to a specific theme. They might be gifts for Christmas, Hanukah or New Year’s. They might be the tools to start a new hobby or keep a resolution. Take this opportunity to highlight your group’s products or services and promote awareness of your organization. All baskets donated will be on display(along with your organization’s name and contact information) at the Rowley Public Library from November 24 to December 15.Donorswill be included in all advertising and receive a tax deduction receipt. Raffle tickets will be sold at the Library starting November 24. The drawing will be on December 15 at a reception at the Rowley Public Library. Come enjoy some snacks and see who wins your basket!! Interested in donating? Email [email protected] more information. Can't find the time? Not feeling creative? Donate items alone or just make a monetary donation and tell us your theme. Our team of basketeers will create a masterpiece for display. All money raised will go to fund programs at the Rowley Library like the Summer Reading Program, kids’ yoga, author readings, the monthly book club and more!
------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, November 10th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. The Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry.
------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your time for a good cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer? If you have some solid computer skills you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule. Please call us @ 978-462-2412
----------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday November 14 th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Mike Schroder will speak on “Female Spies in Blue and Grey.” 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.
---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Salisbury Lions Club is participating as a Community Partner in Anton’s Cleaners Coats for Kids winter-coat collection drive. As a Community Partner, the Salisbury Lions Club is collecting gently used, warm winter coats and winter jackets (infants to adults, all sizes) to assist Anton’s Cleaners in reaching its goal to collect 60,000 good, quality coats – the kind someone would give to a friend – in this, the 18th anniversary of Coats for Kids. The 2012 - 2013 Campaign kicks off now and will continue through January 12, 2013, Coats may be dropped off at the Salisbury Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road ( US Route 1); Tom’s Discount Store, 175 Elm Street (SR 110); Wash & Wags, 8 Beach Road (route 1A). Please let them know the coats are for the Coats for Kids Program. Once collected, the coats will be delivered to Anton’s Cleaners to be cleaned at no charge and distributed through distribution partners such as Massachusetts Community Action Programs, Salvation Army, BUMC Outreach Van Project, and Catholic Charities, among others, who will insure that coats get to those who cannot afford one during the cold winter months. Anton’s Cleaners is a family owned business with 43 stores in Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
---------------------------------------------------SEABROOK - Atlantic Green Energy (Rt. 1, 255 Lafayette Rd, across from the Walmart, Home Depot, Shaw's plaza) announces they have been selected to provide 'The Burner Booster' which is made in Massachusetts. 'The Burner Booster' is a device that makes the home or business owner's heating oil burner work 35% more efficiently (saving 35% of the fuel - and cost - normally used). George Hurley explains, "It is simply done by making the burning process more efficient just as a modern car is much more efficient than one from 10 or 20 years ago. We are excited to offer this proven money saving product along with our entire lineup of home and business energy saving products." If any business or home owner is interested in contacting George, they can drop into Atlantic Green Energy or call at (603) 474-2550 for more info.
---------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - Friday November 9th NEER North's 3rd Annual Silent Auction Tickets $30 in advance $45 after Nov 2nd At the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown. All proceeds benefit the rescue horses at New England Equine Rescue - North, Inc (NEER North) an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit located in West Newbury. Visit the website for a preview of items and to learn more about our mission www.neernorth.org.
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Visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Merrimack River, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and other very productive sites in Newbury and Rowley to observe migrating seabirds, ducks, and land birds. Sunday, November 4, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $39. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: FALL FOLIAGE AND SALT MARSHES OF ROUGH MEADOWS
Joppa Flats teacher Lisa Hutchings takes families to the oak islands and salt marshes of Rowley’s Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary. For families with children ages 7 to 11. Sunday, November 4, 9:00-11:30 am Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $8 for children; $11 for adults. Pre-registration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.
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Monday, November 5th at 5pm Come enjoy some appetizers and discuss author Glenn Stout's "Fenway 1912: Th e Birth of A Ballpark, a Championship Season, and Fenway's Remarkable First Year." Following the discussion, from 5:30pm-7pm Glenn Stout will present his book "Fenway 1912" answer questions and sign his books. He is also the author of "Red Sox Century" and the Editor of the annual "Best American Sports Writing" as well as the children's biographical book series "Good Sports." Please register online for all events at www.langleyadamslib.org or call 978-372-1732. Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St, Groveland
MEET THE AUTHORTeen Author Dakota Durbin at the
Amesbury Public Library Please join us on Monday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. to meet local teen author, Dakota Durbin. You will be able to purchase his recently published book “Lost But Not Without Hope.” Dakota is a junior at Whittier Vocational Technical High School. You can check out his facebook page at Dakota Durbin Author’s Page. Dakota will be donating 50% of his profi ts earned to Paige Fortin and her family. Th is is a great opportunity to come out and support two inspiring young people. For more information, please contact Margie at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] You can check out our website at www.amesburylibrary.org
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Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, November 7, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
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services to Salisbury in November. Reservations are now being taken. Th e Catmobile will be parked in Salisbury at Tom’s Discount Store for 2 dates only in the month of November. November 7th and 21st at Tom’s Discount Store, 175 Elm St. Route 110, Salisbury.
WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE
Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich will host its Wednesday Evening Lecture earlier in the month because of the Th anksgiving holiday. On November 7 at 7:30 pm, Dow Curator Stephanie Gaskins continues her popular Ipswich Neighborhood Walk lecture series with a focus on the downtown. She will facilitate a discussion and encourages audience participation by sharing stories, pictures and memorabilia as she “walks”
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Naturalist, photographer, and videographer Shawn Carey presents his newest video about the epic journeys of shorebirds. Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $4. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.
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to enjoy the inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music. Th e next Service will be 8 pm Wednesday November 7 in the Sanctuary of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport. Th e House Band consists of Lark Madden, Tomas Havrda, Susan Creamer and Andy Brewster, and on November 7 John Mercer will share some poetry and readings. Cost: Donation
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When the wisdom teeth, because they are difficult to clean, cause periodontal (gum) problems with adjacent teeth.When a cyst (fluid-filled sac) forms and destroys surrounding structures, such as bone or tooth roots.
As soon as it is determined that the wisdom teeth are or will become partially or fully impacted, they should be removed. This usually occurs between ages 16 to 18, as soon as the jaw has attained the majority of its adult size. Although it is less common, there are times when wisdom will fit and do not need to be removed.
Removing impacted wisdom teeth at this time has several advantages. First, at this age, seldom are the roots fully formed, even though the tooth has become impacted. If left in place, the tooth will not erupt any further into the mouth but the roots will continue to grow.
Removing an impacted wisdom tooth before the roots are fully formed is easier and less traumatic for patient. Also, at this stage in the patient’s development, the bone surrounding the impacted tooth is more pliable. Typically, patients having wisdom teeth
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There are many adults that still have their wisdom teeth. In my experience, I have seen very few adults who are able to keep their wisdom teeth for their lifetime. They usually cause some kind of problem, which often times does not hurt as the problem develops. For example, my father-in-law recently needed a partially impacted wisdom tooth removed and lost the molar in front of it because of the damage it had caused to that tooth.
Today, the vast majority of patients have their wisdom teeth removed in an oral surgeon’s office. If you still have your wisdom teeth, ask your dentist about their status.
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.
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
Mother Nature is generous when it comes to our teeth. First, we get 20 baby teeth; next we grow 28 permanent teeth; and finally around age 16-18, we start getting our 4 wisdom teeth.
There are usually 4 wisdom teeth although some may have as few as none. The removal of wisdom teeth is usually recommended for one of the following reasons:
When the jaw is not large enough to accommodate the wisdom teeth, causing the teeth to become impacted (unable to grow in) or misaligned.When wisdom teeth only partially erupt, leaving an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause infection.When there is a chance that poorly aligned wisdom teeth will damage adjacent teeth.
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was a huge dead black bird that had apparently just dive bombed into the sliding glass doors. Some would cite the Law of Attraction as evidence that the buyer’s own fearful thoughts brought the black bird to the home inspection. Th e Law of Th e REALTOR®, however, dictates that we do whatever it takes to put our client’s interests before our own.
Th e Listing REALTOR® still has nightmares about raking a huge dead black bird from the patio across a ½ acre of land as quickly as its bobbing beak would allow in as casual a manner as possible so as not to draw unnecessary attention given the fact that there was an exorcism planned anyway.
Whether the basement fl oods, the pipes burst, the roof collapses, the ants come marching a million by a million, the toilet overfl ows, there are mushrooms growing in the attic, or the Rottweiler goes into labor on the oriental rug, rest assured that the undaunted REALTOR® will fi nd a way to rise above Anacondas and Evil Spirits.
Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband, retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty located at 28 Bay Rd S. Hamilton MA. For excellent assistance in buying and selling real estate, call Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com
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because you are far enough above it.” he continued. All eyes focused on the sweet little pond and the huge brown tree trunk that now moved its bulk almost in perceivably.
“Is that…is that a…..do you see that…..…..?” Th e city slicker was nearly incoherent as she mumbled to her husband. His face had a tortured twist to it as his mind raced to determine if he would ever see the property he loved again. As he took his wife’s hand to lead her away from the pond, he said “Th at’s the fakest looking snake I ever saw. Boy, these folks have a weird sense of humor, don’t they? I just love this place.” No one seemed to notice the cloud of dust left behind by the REALTOR® as the wife said “Imagine buying a fake snake like that for such a pretty pond? What’s wrong with these people?”
We REALTOR®s have a legal obligation to put our clients’ interests before our own. Some circumstances, however, cause us to wonder what we were thinking when we took such an oath. Starring in an anaconda movie was not in the Code of Ethics.
Several months ago, there was a home inspection where the buyer was extremely superstitious. He never walked under a ladder. He took care around mirrors. He was very wary of black birds, as they were very bad omens to him. As his Buyer REALTOR® explained to the Listing Realtor, the buyer would be doing an exorcism immediately after the closing incase there were any evil spirits in the home.
Just as the buyer came back inside from walking around the back yard, his Realtor came running into the house to fi nd the Listing REALTOR®. “Quick!! Hurry!!!”..”the patio” he whispered. Th e Listing REALTOR® looked out onto the patio and there to her horror
Over the years, there have been some home inspections that will forever be etched in my memory. One such inspection occurred several years ago with an old Victorian mansion in an exclusive community. Th e buyers, a young married couple, had lived in the middle of a bustling city outside of the state. Now they had found a property that was located on ten acres of green velvet lawn and the pond to the side of the home added the perfect touch to this story book setting. Th e sellers accepted their off er.
As the buyers walked around the outside of the home during the inspection, the inspector continued to comment on the excellent condition of the exterior. Th e buyers could not have been happier with this exquisite home on this perfect sunny day. Th e buyers, however, were not the only ones who were enjoying the sun. What appeared to be an old brown fallen tree trunk lying across a miniature bridge in the pond began to change shape when the buyers approached.
“Th e roof looks ok from here, but I’ll have to check the attic as well.” said the home inspector. Th e buyers and the REALTOR® stared up at the roof. “Th e sills look like they’ve been well protected by the gutters.” the inspector said. Th e buyers and the REALTOR® looked at the sills. “I wouldn’t worry about the pond over fl owing in a storm or causing any basement problems
Our Featured Property of the Week Rowley: Totally restored and beautifully redone Colo-nial is sited over 2 acres. Mud room with ½ bath and laundry lead into a huge eat in kitchen with big center island. Refin-ished wide pine floors in fire-placed living room that also features high moldings and a big bay window. Second floor
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Our covers are re-usable & our prices are low ($7-10 ft)Call Steve Pyle for a free quote today 978-335-2780
sERVING ESSEx TO nEWBURYPORT
SERVICED BY TECH PERFORMANCE
Contact us at:STOREABOAT.COM OR CALL 978-771-8926
storAGE $9.OO PER LINER FT(EXAMPLE: 20 FT = $180.00)
Winter is on the way, store your boat with us.You can feel good about knowing your boat is in a secure space. Our yard is under 24 hour surveillance and is equipped with three sepa-
rate security code fences. Storage includes water and electricity.
Got A Boat??
Wanted to be listed?Call Greg at The Town Common
978-948-8696
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ANIMALS
RIDING LESSONS - Bring out the best in both you and your horse. Mass License #2170. Licensed, qualified training 978-204-3803
FOR RENT
ROOM FOR RENT - Salisbury Beach, Year Round, Furnished Bedroom & Parlor, Shared Bath, Includes Cable, Utilities, Parking, Pet OK $650/Month (978) 463-0118
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DIETARY, HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY - No experience neces-sary. Will train. Sea View Retreat 978-948-2552
P U R C H A S I N G COORDINATOR - Essex Group Management Inc. - Family owned and operated company managing 6 long term care nursing facilities in Massachusetts is seeking a detailed-oriented individual to work in the corporate office located in Rowley. Responsible for processing orders, requisitions, order log books, pur-chase orders and vendor informa-tion. Experience in vendor pricing and contracts. High level com-puter skills. Requires 2+ years of experience. Please submit resume and salary requirements to Karen Freeman, Senior Accountant, by email at [email protected]. All candidates with the required experience and salary list-ing will be contacted. EOE
FOR SALE
POOL TABLE - In Excellent Shape, 3'3" wide x 6' long. Includes: Four 2-piece Cue Sticks, Bridge, Rack, Balls, Chalk, Brush, and Cover $350 - (978) 462-3170
S E A S O N E D S P L I T FIREWOOD Cut from sustain-able tree farms in Boxford. Full legal cord 128 cubic feet $300. Call 978-835-1583
JUNK REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL AND CLEANOUTS. Owned and operated in Ipswich, 7 days a week. Local business = Best rates. junkjunkbaby.com 978-810-8424
JUNK REMOVAL / HAULING - Cleanout house or business. 7 Days a week. Amesbury & North Shore. Great prices. 617-755-7082 ajunkwizard.com
SERVICES
AMERICAN HOME I M P R O V E M E N T CAREPENTRY - Repairs & Additions. Interior/Exterior Painting. Fully Insured. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Excellent Referrals. 978-465-2283
FINISHED BASEMENTS, Sheet Rock, Paint, Suspended Ceilings. 20 years experience, references, insured and good at it. Free estimate Call 978-283-9831
WORK FROM HOME
MOTIVATED, SELF-START-ERS WANTED! Earn a sec-ond income without going to a second job! Call Joanne Ryan 978-270-0256 or get informa-tion: www.sendoutcards.biz/seeforyourself
COINS
ITEMS 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. FREE APPRAISAL.
HOURS VARYPLEASE CALL FIRST.
Call Peter Pratt1-800-870-4086 or
978-352-2234WANTED TO BUY
Gold Scrap, Gold Coins, Post CardsSterling Silver...............$21 per Troy oz.Silver Coins pre1964.............$20 per $1.999 Silver Bars...........................$31 oz.US Silver Dollars......................$25 eachWartime Nickels 1942-1945.....$1 cents eachUS Clad Half Dollars 1965-1969..$4.00 each
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