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IPSWICH – Everyone who walks along the four miles of Crane Beach's pristine sand this summer is a winner.

Walking on sand is good exercise, and the views from the beach are spectacular. But in addition, this summer, each beach walker may fi nd a silver sand dollar on the beach. Th at silver sand dollar is the ticket to an assortment of gift certifi cates and free passes to Ipswich sites.

And one lucky beach stroller will also win a large Mariposa party platter, compliments of Kathleen Sullivan at Works Goods in Ipswich.

By Memorial Day, the beach maintenance and safety crews will have dropped 50 of the silver sand dollars on the beach. On the back of each sand dollar, designed by local sculptor Michael Updike, is a phone number to the Ipswich Visitors Center, where the lucky silver sand dollar fi nder can collect an envelope fi lled with prizes.

“Th is is a fun way to get people to come into Ipswich,” said Kerrie Bates, director of the town's ReCreation & Culture Department. “It is easy to get people to come to the beach.

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NEWBURYPORT – If your mission were to preserve and enhance the character of your city and to protect its threatened resources, how would you decide whether to allocate taxpayer monies for a new fountain on Inn Street or restore the steeple at the Unitarian Church on Pleasant Street?

Th at was just one of more than a dozen challenges the seven members of the city's Community Preservation Committee faced last week as it tried to allocate $915,000 for 15 projects that had strong support.

Th e projects ranged from restoring the woodwork around the windows at the Newburyport High School to re-roofi ng the YWCA building that houses residents.

“You would think it is fun,” said committee vice chairman Mike Dissette, referring to the authority the committee has to allocate such a large amount of money.

Th e city council next month will formally designate the funding, and Dissette urged the crowd that packed the Police Station conference to contact their councilor if they wanted any of the CPC's recommendations changed. But the CPC has a great deal of infl uence in the process, and the council will likely follow its recommendations.

“Th is is not a light process. We have studied each of these applications with a lot of deliberation,” Dissette said. “It is diffi cult when so many people have spent so much time giving us the applications.”

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“Local Authors Love Libraries” continues the May Membership Month celebration at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St, with Holly Robinson this Saturday, May 10.

Stop in the library for an hour of reading and chat with area authors every Saturday in May from 11 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library (APL), all events will be free and open to the public.

Holly Robinson is a journalist, a celebrity ghost writer, and the author of “The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter: A Memoir,” the self-published novel “Sleeping Tigers,” and two novels published by NAL Penguin, “The Wishing Hill” and “Beach Plum Island.” A story

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Robinson holds a B.A. in biology from Clark University and an M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts with her husband and their five children, where they are fixing up a 1700's Colonial one shingle at a time. To learn more about Robinson or to read excerpts of her work, please visit www.authorhollyrobinson.com.

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Silver Sand Dollars on Crane Beach But with a fi st full of gift certifi cates they can discover Ipswich.”

Th e gift certifi cates include restaurants, ice cream, donuts, books, a free pass to the Ipswich Museum and opportunities to go river kayaking.

Ipswich ReCreation & Culture, Th e Trustees of Reservation and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with local merchants, artists and non-profi t groups for this unusual promotion that links the beach and the town. Updike, a Newbury resident, graduated from the Pingree School in Hamilton and of the Massachusetts College of Art. He is the chief designer for Mariposa in Manchester by the Sea.

Th e beach/town promotion will continue through the summer until Oct. 15 as part of a larger community-wide series of events, which include music and dancing along the river Tuesday and

Th ursday evenings. Crane Beach is considered one

of the fi nest beaches and outdoor recreation destinations on the East Coast, a favorite with the ocean-loving public for generations. Th e beach is managed for both recreation and conservation. More than fi ve miles of trails wind through coastal dunes here, which shield inland areas from storm waves and fl ooding. Castle Neck is the site of the North Shore’s largest pitch pine forest.

Crane Beach is also among the world’s most important nesting sites for piping plovers, a threatened bird that was nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century for its eggs and feathers. Crane Beach has been nationally recognized for its successful shorebird protection program. To protect these threatened shorebirds, the Trustees of the Reservation ask that hikers and beach walkers avoid the fenced nesting areas and the line

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of washed-up organic debris where the birds feed and hide.

Th e trustees also ask that beachgoers leave any live or dead sand dollars found on the beach. Th e eco-system needs the dead sea urchins to remain on the beach. Live sand dollars are usually a dark purple color with its bristles still moving. Dead sand dollars are often covered with sea weed and are lighter in color.

Crane Beach, open daily, year-round, from 8 a.m. to sunset, is one of 25 special places protected and managed by the Trustees of the Reservation.

A tour of Castle Hill requires a minimum of about six hours and includes a landscape tour and the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Dogs are welcome at Crane Beach from October 1 through March 30 through the Green Dogs program.

For more information, visit http://www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org/ipswich-sand-dollars.

unspent money from last year’s budget.

Th e funds come from the Community Preservation Act, passed in 2002, which creates a 2 percent surcharge on real estate taxes for all property owners, with exemptions for the fi rst $100,000 of residential property value and property owned by any person who qualifi es for low income housing. Th e commonwealth matches the funds in October. In years where there is a state budget surplus it often increases funding.

CPC members were hopeful that the state would again increase its matching funds this fall, upwards to $170,000 in additionsal funds, which would allow the committee to approve more projects and increase funding for some that were shorted this spring.

Th e Open Space Reserve Fund and the Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund were given about half what was requested.

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Continued from page 1for the restoration of the Belleville Congregational Church, $15,000 for the second phase of preserving Atkinson Common landscaping, $100,000 for the high school windows, $295,000 for the Aff ordable Housing Trust, $50,000 for the Inn Street fountain, $21,000 for trees on Green Street, and $200,000 for the Unitarian Church's steeple.

Of those, only the YWCA's new roof got the full amount it asked for. Th e committee worked hard to get the rail trail the full $140,000 the city planning department needs to keep that project moving. Th e fountain lost $25,000 of the $75,000 it asked for to give the rail trail more money.

Four of the 15 projects were not approved this year. Th e Newburyport Art Association asked for $25,000 to light a community sculpture garden; the Parks Commission wanted about $38,000 for trees at the Firehouse Center for the Arts; the Firehouse asked for $93,000 to replace historic wooden windows, and the Old South Church applied for $50,000 to restore its Tromph L'Oreil ceiling.

Th e 260-year-old church on Federal Street has raised money for its steeple repairs, but has launched a campaign, called the 1756 Campaign, to complete other repairs and maintenance.

Some of the proposed projects were rejected by the CPC simply because there was not enough money to go around. Th e committee rejected the Firehouse request saying it wanted the Firehouse to provide more information about the historic windows. And the committee did not want to establish a new precedent by funding projects like the Old South Church ceiling because it was an interior project. Th e committee had always funded exterior reconstruction and maintenance projects.

Approved earlier by the city council was funding from CPC monies for a new multi-purpose turf fi eld at the high school and a new soccer fi eld in the Cherry Hill neighborhood.

Th e unanimous vote approved expenditures from the CPC coff ers of $1.5 million for the athletic fi eld. Th e long-awaited reconstruction of the high school stadium will also receive $200,000 from the city's



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Th e Storm Surge Spring Speaker Series continues with a screening of Shored Up, the fi rst feature-length fi lm about rising sea levels in the United States. It asks tough questions about our coastal communities and our relationship to the land, utilizing footage captured in the wake of Super Storm Sandy in 2012, specifi cally in New Jersey and North Carolina. Th is fi lm won the Sundance Award for best documentary in 2013. Th e

fi lm will be shown in the visitor center auditorium. Venue capacity is limited to 75 attendees (fi rst-come, fi rst-served). Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 pm - Admission to this program is free and preregistration is NOT required. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

ART IN BLOOMTh e Hampton Garden Club will

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Th e fi nal meeting of the Local Poverty Matters Study Group this academic year will be on Wednesday May 7 from 7-8PM at the First Religious Society Church, 26 Pleasant St. Newburyport. Th is session of the study group will be devoted to the subject of local homelessness. Our guest speaker is Newburyport City Councilor-At-Large Ed Cameron. Mr. Cameron has extensive professional experience dealing with homelessness. Currently he is Associate Executive Director of Housing and Homeless Services at Community Teamwork Inc., serving the greater Lowell area. Previously, he has worked on homelessness for the City of Boston's Emergency Shelter Commission, the Pine st. Inn's shelter and housing programs, and with Horizons for Homeless Children. He has a BA and MBA and was fi rst elected to the Newburyport City Council in 2007. Local Poverty Matters is sponsored by the Social Action Committee of Th e First Religious Society and by Pennies for Poverty. It is free and open to the public.

JAZZ, BLUES & SWING MUSICTh e Jazz Vespers Service celebrates

the inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music. Wednesday May 7 2014 will feature the award-winning Pentucket High School Jazz Band at 8 pm in the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Please join us as we celebrate mid-Spring with music and time for refl ection. Free and open to the public

THURSDAY, MAY 8th

SPRING BIRDS AND SONGMale songbirds sport their brightest

plumage and fi nest song in the spring. Join Sanctuary Carol Decker for this workshop to learn how to identify the songs of some common spring songbirds. We’ll begin inside with a short introduction and then venture outdoors to “bird” with our ears fi rst, then our eyes. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 8:00-11:00 a.m. FEE: $19 ($16/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

AMESBURY COA YOGATh e Amesbury Council on

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, the AJH Aid Association is hosting its annual Spring Bake Sale in the AJH Atrium on Th ursday, May 8th from 9:00 – 2:00 and the Cafeteria from 11:30 – 1:30. Spring fl owers, plants and wreaths, baked goodies and cookbooks will be available. Be sure to tell Mom that all sale proceeds benefi t patient care at AJH!

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On May 8th from 4:00pm- 7:00pm Amesbury Senior Community Center Located at the

Nicholas Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street Amesbury. Th e Amesbury Caregiver Essentials (ACE) program is hosting the Wine, (Beer) and Cheese Tasting fundraiser. All proceeds will benefi t the ACE program, which provides support to caregivers in Amesbury and the nine surrounding communities. Th e ACE program off ers a variety of FREE services such as case management, educational seminars support groups and respite. Assistance is provided to both the caregiver and care recipient whether they live in the family home, independently, in assisted living or long term care. Th e ACE program is funded through a generous grant by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. Th is fundraiser is to help support on-going programing and crisis services. Th is program is also to help in the funding of the innovated new supportive day program –Greenleaf. Th is program provides structured support for frail seniors. Th e wine and cheese fundraiser is being sponsored by Angels at Home Healthcare, Jewell Towne Vineyards, Newburyport Brewing Co., Cabot Cheese, and Shaheen Brothers. Please stop by and purchase your tickets for $25 at 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. Tickets for ACE participants and FCOA members are $15. For more information please contact Annmary Connor, COA Director or Doreen Brothers, ACE program Coordinator. 978-388-8138 email [email protected]

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AMESBURY - Th e City of Amesbury Youth Recreation will be holding a Tennis Coaching Workshop for the game of 10 and under tennis through the Quick Start tennis play format of the USTA. Th e event will be held at the Amesbury High School tennis courts on 5 Highland St. from 8:30-12:00 and is open to all who register. All participants must register online with the USTA and pay $15 as well as take 2 online courses before attending the workshop. To register, go to www.coachyouthtennis.com, create a login, click on workshop (June 7, AHS), pay $15 online, print and sign waiver, take online courses. Participants will receive a 10 and under on court workshop manual as well as a certifi cate of completion at the end of the workshop. Contact [email protected] with questions. Come dressed with tennis shoes and racquet to have fun!

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e City of Amesbury will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 8:30 to noon at the Amesbury Compost Site, 60 South Hunt Road. Amesbury residents that would like to pre-register to come between 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. can call to reserve a time. We will only be able to pre-register 20 vehicles. If you do not pre-register Amesbury Residents can come between 9:30a.m. and noon. All others “Out of town” cannot pre-register, but can come between 10:30 to noon. Items that are considered hazardous are Motor oil, oil based paint (water based paint is not HHW), antifreeze & other liquid car products, glue, household chemicals & cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, weed killers & fungicides. Pricing Schedule: 1-10 gallons or pounds HHW= $24.00; 11-25 gallons or pounds HHW= $47.00 Residents with 2 gallons HHW will pay the same as a resident with 10 gallons of HHW! Th erefore, we suggest teaming up with neighbors to reduce individual costs for HHW! Other items that will be collected, but will cost additional are Car batteries ($6 ea.); Propane Tanks (small: $5 ea; gas grill size: $9 ea). MERCURY items will be collected FREE! Acceptable items include fl uorescent bulbs, button cell batteries, & thermostats and thermometers. PLEASE KEEP MERCURY ITEMS SEPARATE FROM HHW ITEMS.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Amesbury Bagged Leaf Curbside Collections will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Place clippings in brown recyclable bags or loose in a marked barrel. Bags must be on the curb by 6:30a.m. and contain ONLY leaves and grass clippings. No plastic bags. For more information please call 978-388-8119.

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Th e Annual Meeting of the Byfi eld Cemetery Association will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Byfi eld Parish Church, 132 Jackman Street, Georgetown MA.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Th e Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library and the North Shore and Newburyport branches of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite you to join them for “Coff ee with the Author”, featuring mystery writer and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan, on Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00 am - noon, at the Georgetown Peabody

Library on Maple Street. Reservations are $15. Th ere will be discussion, Q&A, and book signing; the author’s latest book will be for sale, as well. Complimentary coff ee, tea, and pastries will be served. Reservations can be purchased online via Paypal on the Friends’ Web site: www.friendsofthegeorgetownpeabodylibrary.webs.com. To pay by check, please contact Betty Hastings at [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH/ROWLEY - Help Mass Audubon protect the biodiversity of the Great Marsh by volunteering to adopt a site ranging from Salisbury to Essex to help with pepperweed removal. We are seeking volunteers for a few hours several times per month to help control this invasive plant by manually pulling out plants and disposing of them properly. You may "adopt-a-site" to work on individually, or learn about upcoming group pulls. Th ere are several upcoming opportunities for training! Th e fi rst opportunity will be on May 4, 2014 from 9am to 12pm at Clammer’s Beach, Conomo Point, Essex. Our “Adopt a Site Training Day and Pepperweed Pull” will be on May 28, 2014 from 3pm-5pm at the Ipswich Library. On May 18, 2014 there will be another pepperweed pull led by the Plum Island Beautifi cation Society at 8:30am at the PITA Hall. We hope you can come along, get trained, help pull pepperweed, and even adopt-a-site! Th ere is also an opportunity on Th ursday May 15, 2014 to join in on our celebration of the past years success in controlling pepperweed! Th e celebration will be held from 6:30-8:00pm at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters on 6 Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, Ma. We hope you can join us! If interested in participating in any of the abovementioned events, contact Liz Duff at lduff @massaudubon.org to register! Please wear water-proof boots or old sneakers you don’t mind getting damp to any of the above mentioned events.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Polished, a Preventative Dental Care Program, will be at the Ipswich Town Hall, Room C, 25 Green Street on Tuesday, June 10th from 9am- 5pm providing free dental screenings, cleanings, sealants and fl uoride for children by appointment only. Adults can also receive screenings and cleanings for $49. For questions and to schedule an appointment call/text Valerie 617-571-1697 or email [email protected] e Ipswich Health Offi ce is bringing this program to you to provide preventative dental care to the community. To learn more about this program please visit www.polishedteeth.com

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Th e Association of Great Neck, Ipswich, is sponsoring a Yard Sale on May 17, 2014 (raindate May 18) at the pirate park, formally known as Naoko O'Flynn Playground, Little Neck Road, Ipswich, MA. It is situated right by the ocean (Pavilion Beach) and has great parking. If you wish to participate, you may reach us at 978-356-7653 or 978-356-2426. Cost for a table is $10. Please, no vehicles on the playground area itself.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Th e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is excited to announce the addition of a 7K Road Race to our annual Strut for Strays event, which consists of a 5K fundraising walk and a family festival with food, kids’ games, music, entertainment and vendor booths! Th is year’s Strut for Strays will be held on Sunday, May 18th, from 11am to 3pm on the Newbury Upper Green on High Road (Route 1A) in Newbury, MA. Th e 5K Walk begins at noon, with the 7K

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, will be hosting a Flea Market/Yard sale on Saturday, May 24th from 8 am - 2pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited. Spaces with one (1) table are available for $20. This will be held Rain or Shine. It will be held indoors if the weather does not cooperate. Don't miss the opportunity to recycle some of your unneeded items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Dealers and Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table please contact Kelly Burke-Anderson at [email protected] or 978-465-2300. (Leave a message and we will get back to you.)

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The 11th annual Newburyport Chocolate Tour is just around the corner! On May 17th from 1-5p.m. come take a wonderful walking tour throughout downtown Newburyport and stop in at 29 stores and cafes to sample tasty chocolate treats. Everyone is welcome and we promise a fun, spirited day! Tickets are just $15 and may be purchased ahead of time (a great Mother’s Day gift) or on the day of the event. The tour is sponsored by the Central Congregational Church of Newburyport. 100 % of the proceeds will go to three community programs: the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team, 4 local Council on Aging Senior Prescription Refill programs and the Greater Newbury Elder Pet Fund (assistance to seniors to pay for pet food and vet bills to avoid giving up their animals due to expenses). To purchase tickets or for further information, please call Diane Clark at 978 465-1285, or visit our web site at www.NewburyportChocolateTour.com Eat chocolate. Be happy. Do good.

------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church presents "Coast into Summer" Fashion Show. Featuring the latest summer fashions from local boutiques modeled live on stage. Sunday May 18th at 3pm, Nicholson Hall, 7 Harris St. Newburyport, $25 per ticket includes Greek luncheon. Tickets may be reserved by calling 978-363-5377 or emailing [email protected] handicapped accessible

------------------------------------------------------------PLUM ISLAND - Looking forward to Summer? So are we! Mark your calendars now to join us on the Island at PITA Hall for The Art of Summer, our fourth annual hosting of the Plum Island Art Festival presented by the members of the Saltbox Gallery during the weekend of July 11 – 13. This gala show will feature live demonstrations by sixteen renowned local artists who will be out-and-about creating images of familiar Plum Island scenes. Throughout the weekend, there will be paintings, hand-made jewelry and fine handcrafts on display and for sale at PITA Hall. An Artist’s Reception is planned for Friday evening, July 11th, 6 – 9PM. Sponsored by the Plum Island Grille and Vertical Solutions. Show hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10AM – 5PM. Free Parking. Don’t miss the Wet Paint Sale on Sunday!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Board of Selectmen and V.F.W. Post 5707 invite and encourage all veterans of the town to participate and attend the planned ceremony and parade observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th , at 1:30 p.m. Please plan to join the parade attendees at 1:00 p.m. where the organizing efforts begin at the VFW parking lot on Bradford S. It will be an honor for the Town of Rowley to have all veterans participate. For more information contact the Selectmen’s office at 978-948-2372 or 978-948-2705.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Historical Society is pleased to announce its’ Semi-Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper on Thursday evening, May 22, 2014, 6:00 P.M. at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main St., Rowley (Route 1A). We have an enjoyable evening planned. In honor of “ ROWLEY 375”, we will be showing films & videos of how our Anniversaries of the past were honored & celebrated. It is such fun for all & a nostalgic sight to behold! Traditionally, everyone brings a casserole to contribute to the table and their own plate, utensil and cup for each member in their party. The Society provides the drink and a wonderful dessert to end the delicious meal. This year, back by popular demand; is the “Make Your Own Ice Cream Sunday”. If you are unable to bring a casserole or dish to share there will be a $5.00 charge.The meeting will begin immediately following the meal, and there after an entertaining view of the past for the remainder of the evening. All members and anyone considering becoming a member of the Historical Society are encouraged to attend. Please come and share with us, the food is always fabulous, the company is always the best and the entertainment always interesting. See you at the Historical House!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Come One! Come All!! To The Annual Rowley Historical Society Plant Sale The Rowley Historical Society is having its’ Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.( Rain Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014) on the Margaret Scott Green across from the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main St., Route 1A, Rowley, Ma. After the long winter we have had a “Plant Sale” is just the thing to brighten our gardens, our homes & our spirits. There is always a wonderful selection of colorful annuals, hardy perennials new stock and from member gardens, healthy vegetables & beautiful hanging baskets for sale. Everyone is welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Historical Society today and in the future. We look forward to seeing you! Stop by and say “Hello”.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Interested in being on a Jury? Don’t Want to get scammed? Join us Wednesday May 21st 10:00a.m. Salisbury Town Hall upper level, Salisbury TRIAD presents - Trial by Jury / Scam Artist Paver. Actors: Chief Fowler, Barbara Stygles, Don Beaulieu, Salisbury Patrolmen and members of the Essex County Sheriffs department and perhaps even YOU! Join us for refreshments and to learn more about our judicial system. The Mock Trial begins with the judge entering the courtroom. The prosecution gives opening statements followed by the opening statement of the defense. We use role-playing from a scripted Mock Trial as a way to introduce the concept of conflicts, trials, jury verdicts, and the roles of individuals portrayed in the trial. The Mock Trial will be set up and structured just like a real court, bound by the same rules. This Mock Trial is designed to acquaint senior citizens with foster public trust and confidence in the court system.

------------------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - Laurel Grange of West Newbury is holding a plant sale on May 17th from 9am to 2pm and again on May 18th from 9am to 1pm. Come on down and check out our vegetables, annuals, and perennial selection. There will also be a bake sale table with wonderful treats for sale as well. The grange hall is located at 21 Garden St. cc



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May 10th; & Saturday, May 31st; 7:00 – 9:30 pm - Have you ever heard a strange bird singing on the background soundtrack of a movie and wondered what it was? You may have been hearing the song of the whip-poor-will. Join Nancy Landry, refuge volunteer and avid birder, for an evening of listening for the distinctive song of the whip-poor-will (and for the songs of other nighttime birds, as well). Participants will meet at the visitor contact station at parking Lot 1 of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge at 7:00 pm. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Preregistration is required; enrollment limited to15 people.

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Th e Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center announces Girls Rock!, an evening cocktail event with a designer handbag silent auction and exclusive live auction items. Th is is a fundraising event in support of the center's Girls Inc. of the Seacoast Area programming that empowers local area girls to become strong, smart and bold! Th e event will take place on Friday, May 9th at Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, MA from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Th e presenting sponsor of Girls Rock! is Arthur S. Page Insurance Agency. Th e evening features a live musical performance by rock and folk legend Patty Larkin. Patty Larkin redefi nes the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics. Larkin's new release Still Green, her 13th recording, is co-produced with Mike Denneen (Aimee Mann, Howie Day). Still Green plays out in Technicolor sound images, a kaleidoscope of sun and sea traveling from the fl uorescent-lit hallways of grief to the warm pull of love, family and nature. Much of it written in a primitive dune shack on the Outer Banks of Cape Cod’s National Seashore, Still Green is a fresh approach to sound and life from a legendary songwriter who continues to amaze. Reservations are limited. Tickets are $75 per person in advance or $85 at the door. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online

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MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUDTh is coming Mother's Day

Weekend, the Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport MA will be presenting "Motherhood Out Loud", a joyous collection of scenes celebrating parenthood - some moving, some hilarious - and all featuring a cast of local mothers and fathers! Th is highly acclaimed and dynamic show will be onstage for two evenings, Friday, May 9th & Saturday May 10th, both shows starting at 8PM. Tickets: $18 for Adults, $16 for Members/Seniors/Students. For more info please call the Box Offi ce at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.fi rehouse.org

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will meet Saturday, May 10th from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. at Seaview Retreat. Th is group is for caregivers caring for a loved one at home or in a facility, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairment diseases. We gather the 2nd Saturday and the 4th Wednesday of each month to share stories and to access the latest resources. Co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards have spent a number of years working with the dementia population and have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association as support group leaders. You may contact Suzanne at 978-500-2523 or Dawn at 781-720-9046 with any questions. Please join us.

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of a spring afternoon. Young adults 12 to 17 years old are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment will be provided. SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2:00-4:00 p.m. FEE: $18 ($15/Mass Audubon members).Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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John Horrigan will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. to present his program on the New England Lighthouse Storm and Yankee Gale. On April 16th, 1851, a fi erce nor'easter ripped into Cape Cod Bay and brought the highest waters ever seen in this region up to that the time, easily exceeding the legendary high tides of 1723. Th at evening, the newly-constructed Minot's Ledge Lighthouse was destroyed by this massive storm. Th e lighthouse keeper, John Bennett, had been away in Boston at the time of the storm. As he gazed out at the ledge at dawn the following day, he could only see the bent iron pilings where the lighthouse once stood. It was a tragic and heroic story as Bennett's two assistants, Joseph Wilson and Joseph Antoine, managed to keep the lighthouse lamp burning as late as 10:00 PM on the night of April 16th. Th e fog bell was heard to be ringing as late as 1:00 AM, before they were swept away in the breakers. For more information please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or [email protected] . Registration is required. You can register online at www.amesburylibrary.org

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Newburyport Preservation Week, May 14th through 18th, 2013. Th is year’s theme recognizes the celebration of 250 years since the Port separated from Newbury and became its own town. Five days of activities for all ages and interests will include walking tours, lectures and the annual Historic Preservation Awards scheduled as the last event of the week. Events are open to the public and many are free. For more information and reservations, visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org or fi nd Newburyport Preservation Week on Facebook.com.

Schedule of Events: Vanishing Treasures - Preservation Challenges - May 13-18 - Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport. A week long display of Newburyport's Vanishing Treasures. Five architectural styles traced through Newburyport's history. Survey map showing Newburyport changes over the last 50 years.

Wednesday, May 14th - Fundraiser - Oregano Pizzeria, 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport - 11:30 am until closing - Th e Newburyport Preservation Trust is proud to announce a fundraising event at Oregano Pizzeria and Restaurant. From lunch and through dinner to closing, Oregano’s will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Trust. To participate, please tell your server you are a friend or member of the Preservation Trust.

Th ursday, May 15th - Separation Anxiety - 1764 - An Interactive Debate - 7:00 pm. Reception follows. Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport Join the Th eater in the Open for a spirited historical debate that will decide the fate of Newbury. Donation: $10

Friday, May 16th - Lecture “What Style is my house and Why Should I Care?” 7:00 pm. Reception follows. Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport Learn the diff erent house styles and why understanding them matters Donation: $10

Saturday, May 17th - Fireplace Tour - 8:30 am – 11:00 am - 6 Independent Street, Newburyport - Richard Irons, noted master restoration mason, will lecture on the evolution of fi re places, hearth cooking and the preservation of fi replaces. Th e tour includes an “Early Georgian” home at 6 Independent Street, a “Federal” style at 4 Fruit Street and a “Greek Revival” at 21 Monroe St. Admission: $30. Limited reservations are required (www.nbptpreservationtrust.org) for a total of 20 people on the tour or call 978-358-7880

Tour - “A Woman, a Dream and a Library” 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Tours repeat every 15 minutes. Emma L. Andrews Library, 77 Purchase Street, Newburyport. Th e 15 minute living history tour will highlight the quaint Joppa library, established in 1900, and its eff orts to remain open to families throughout Newburyport. Admission: Free

Tour - Powder House Park and Learning Center - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - 1:30 & 2:30 pm musket fi ring demonstration - Godfrey’s Hill, 57 Low Street, Newburyport. Newly restored and reopened as a Park and Learning Center, the Powder House will off er tours and a Civil War musket fi ring demonstrations at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm by William & Elizabeth Hallett, Civil War living history re enactors. Admission: Free

Tour - “Old South Church History Tour” - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - 29 Federal Street, Newburyport. Enjoy a guided tour of the Old South Church and learn about the Great Awakening, which helped lay the foundation for America’s desire for liberty. Visit the crypt below the sanctuary, containing the remains of Reverend George Whitefi eld, considered one of the founding fathers of America. Donation: $5 toward restoration is requested.

Walking Tour - Clipper Heritage Trail - 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm - Meet at the center of Market Square, Newburyport - Explore the past lives of Newburyport’s vibrant downtown with local historian Ghlee Woodworth. Admission: Free

Lecture - "High on High" - An exquisite High Street home restored - 7:00 pm Reception follows - Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport - Outstanding restoration of a High Street Federal period house showing painstaking attention to detail while preserving historic fabric.

Sunday, Mary 18th - Tour - “Old South Church History Tour” - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - 29 Federal Street, Newburyport. Enjoy a guided tour of the Old South Church and visit the crypt below the sanctuary, containing the remains of Reverend George Whitefi eld, considered one of the founding fathers of America. Admission: Free

Tour - “St. Anna’s Chapel: A Historic Restoration in Progress” - 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - 166 High Street, Newburyport. A tour and discussion of the history and restoration of this Civil War era chapel is located in the churchyard of St. Paul’s Church. Th e chapel contains some of the oldest stained glass in New England as well as original lighting fi xtures. Meet at the front steps of the chapel for the tour. Donation: $5 toward restoration is requested.

2014 Preservation Awards - 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm - Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport. Beginning in 2007, the Newburyport Preservation Trust has celebrated preservation eff orts throughout our city by awarding individuals and organizations annuals for their contributions toward historic preservation. Come and celebrate wonderful examples of preservation throughout Newburyport and see who earns well deserved recognition this year. Admission: Free

Lecture - “Reading the Clues” 5:00 pm. Reception follows. Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport. Sally Zimmerman, Historic New England, will lecture on how all old houses go through changes over time but leave clues to those changes behind. Learn how to read some of the clues in the documentary record and physical fabric of old houses.

Preservation Week off ers insight and fi rst-hand access to the rich historic events and architecture that create Newburyport’s character and charm. Anyone who enjoys living in or visiting Newburyport, as well as history enthusiasts and historic homeowners, will fi nd activities that the whole family will enjoy while gaining a greater appreciation for the treasures in this unique and historic community.

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1. Spray a pressure cooker container with butter-fl avored cooking spray. Evenly place chicken pieces in prepared container and cook uncovered over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle carrots, celery and onion over chicken.

2. In a small bowl, combine chicken soup, water, marjoram and parsley. Pour soup mixture evenly over top. Cover and bring to low pressure. Lower heat to stabilize pressure and cook 12 minutes.

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Now that warmer weather has arrived, take craft time outdoors. Instead of sitting inside at the kitchen table with paper, crayons, glue bottles or water color paints, bring the color and creativity outside for some DIY fun.

The entire family can get involved in projects that decorate the yard or inspire colorful game time. Invite the neighborhood ids over to join in the fun with these crafty outdoor projects:

* Decorate the yard with colorful creations - Turn ordinary flower pots and other household items into vibrant, colorful creations with the Crayola Rainbow Paint Pour. To get the desired effect, pour the paint in rainbow order, one color on top of the other and watch it run down the sides into a unique pattern. Crayola Washable paint cleans up easily, and kids will love bringing rainbows of color to the yard.

* Design colorful outdoor play clothes - Having fun outside is even more exciting in colorful play clothes. Set aside an afternoon to tie-dye T-shirts on the driveway. This fun craft is perfect to create for neighborhood teams and games, such as Capture the Flag. Once the dyeing is complete, let the T-shirts dry in the afternoon sun. Decorate the shirts with fabric pens for an extra personal touch. Kids will love being creative with their art, and everyone will cheer as the finished designs are revealed - each one similar, but also unique.

* Set up an outdoor art zone - On warm summer days, kids can create their own drippy meltdown masterpieces and cool crayon creations with Crayola's Meltdown Craft. To begin, kids choose their crayons and line them up as they like at the top of a canvas, poster board or even wood. Once the crayons are secured, using a hairdryer on low heat will start melting the crayons in a beautiful pattern. Kids can also use water colors to create a unique background behind the crayon

meltdown. Once the art is dry, hang it in a place where everyone can enjoy.

* Add decorations to the windows - Window and glass markers are a great way for kids to unleash their creativity using household windows and mirrors as a canvas. Prepare for summer holidays and get-togethers by encouraging kids to draw colorful designs that celebrate the occasion. For example, a custom firework show on the front windows is a great way to welcome guests and delight neighbors on the 4th of July. And the best part is the markers easily wipe clean, inspiring kids to create again and again.

With these fun outdoor creative play activities, everyone in your family will enjoy spending time in the backyard and bringing color to the area.

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A routine doctor's appointment often involves a health professional checking your blood pressure. Th e screening is not painful or stressful and typically takes less than a minute to measure. However, the results of this simple test may identify a condition that, when managed, could help reduce your chances for stroke or heart attack.

High blood pressure, often referred to as the "silent killer," does not have any symptoms, but can cause serious damage to arteries, leading to heart disease and stroke. Nearly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, and because there are no symptoms, many remain unaware of the condition for years, according to the American Medical Group Foundation (AMGF). A blood pressure screening in a doctor's offi ce can determine if you have healthy or high blood pressure. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals can help patients understand the risk factors for high blood pressure and its health problems, and recommend lifestyle modifi cations and/or medicines to control the disease.

Th e Measure Up/Pressure Down national high blood pressure campaign is an initiative of AMGF to encourage adults to get in control by using lifestyle changes, including:

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2. Eat right - A diet with excessive sodium (salt) may cause a person to retain fl uid, which can lead to higher blood pressure. Potassium can help the body balance this sodium. Foods high in potassium include bananas, plain baked potatoes, avocados and cooked white beans.

3. Stay active - On average, people who are more active tend to have lower heart rates, which means the heart does less work each time it contracts, reducing the pressure on arteries. Adults should be active at least 30 minutes each day.

4. Reduce stress - Many Americans respond to stressful situations by eating more, getting less exercise, drinking or smoking. Plus, a stressful situation can also increase blood pressure for a short period of time. Try to reduce the occurrence of these situations

and look for healthy ways - like meditation or walking - to help you deal with stress.

5. Set alcohol limits and eliminate tobacco - Over time, consuming a high amount of alcohol can damage the heart. Recommendations are for women to limit themselves to one drink a day and for men

to two drinks to avoid seeing an increase in blood pressure. Tobacco use and secondhand smoke can immediately raise blood pressure levels and cause damage to the lining of arteries. If you're interested in quitting your tobacco use, call

1-800-QUIT-NOW.6. Take medication - Your

doctor may recommend taking a blood pressure medication to keep levels steady. Be sure to follow the directions provided for taking the medications to ensure you're getting the most benefi t from them.

With Measure Up/Pressure Down, Americans are encouraged to measure, monitor and maintain their blood pressure levels to stay in control of this health condition. If you don't know your blood pressure levels and want more information to determine if you might be at risk for high blood pressure, visit MeasureUpPressureDown.com. Or learn more about blood pressure at www.facebook.com/measureuppressuredown or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MUPDcampaign.

Amesbury Mayor Ken Gray has moved to further improve constituent communications with the unveiling of his new blog, and the launching of his new Twitter account.

“Th is blog will allow me to communicate instantly with the click of a mouse,” Gray said. “My goal is to keep residents informed using multiple channels. I encourage people to sign up for e-mail updates so they can receive the latest news from my offi ce. Folks can do so by submitting their e-mail address in the upper right hand corner of the blog’s homepage.”

Th e blog can be viewed at www.mayorgray.blogspot.com.In his fi rst blog post, the Mayor invites the public to follow him on Twitter at @MayorKenGray.

He will use his Twitter account to regularly post updates from the Mayor’s Offi ce, and share news from throughout the City. Mayor Gray’s Twitter profi le can be viewed at www.twitter.com/mayorkengray.

Th e incorporation of social media adds to Mayor Gray’s approach to constituent communication, which, since January, has included his regularly scheduled offi ce hours, a time when residents are invited to speak directly with the Mayor about issues facing the City.

“My objective is to provide multiple channels and opportunities for my offi ce to engage in productive and informative discussions with the residents of Amesbury,” Gray concluded.

For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Offi ce at 978-388-8121.

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the great Monteverdi, to Merula, Fontana, Castello, and others whose music we seldom hear, this is a feast for the ear. Presented by Th e Cambridge Society for Early Music (CSEM). When: Sunday, May 11, 4 PM. Where: Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County St., Ipswich Tickets at the door (cash or check): $30/$25 seniors. Students free.

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history given by nationally touring Deborrah Wyndham. Monday, May 12th at 6:00pm. Th e event is free and open to the public. Th e event will be held at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street, Groveland. Please call 978-372-1732 or go online to www.langleyadamslib.org to register.

SELF-CARE WORKSHOPOn Monday, May 12th at 6:30PM,

Dr. Carey of Precision Chiropractic will be holding a Self-Care Workshop. Learn about our unique focus at Precision Chiropractic, what signs to look for to see if you or a family member may have a Structural Shift, and learn specifi c exercises to help strengthen and protect your spine. Th ere is no sales pitch, and all attendees get a free 'swag' bag along with a gift certifi cate to our offi ce.

GARDEN CLUB MEETINGTh e Sea Spray Garden Club will

be meeting Monday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. Deborah Trickett will be demonstrating "Look Ma, No Flowers!" Come see how to create beautiful containers using foliage. Two window boxes will be raffl ed. All members, guests and friends are encouraged to join us. Th is is our last meeting of the season. We are actively seeking new members. Come meet a great group of fellow gardeners. Remember, our plant sale is May 17th, 8-12, rain or shine! Meetings are held at the East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury. For more info contact 978-388-4848.

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FLOWER MOON PADDLEJoin Sanctuary Director Carol

Decker and Naturalist Scott Santino as we canoe the Ipswich River under the fading light of the Flower Moon. Watch for ducks and herons fl ying overhead, and keep an eye out for beavers, muskrats, and river otters in the water. As the light dims, we will listen and call for owls, and stop on an island to enjoy a campfi re and snacks. Basic canoeing instruction will be provided, along with all equipment. TUESDAY, MAY 13, 6:00-9:30 p.m. FEE: $32 ($28 Mass Audubon members. Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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Wednesday, May 14th @ 9:00 am & Friday, May 23rd at 9:00 am - Th e federally – threatened Atlantic coast piping plover nests and raises its young on Plum Island’s beaches from April through August. Join a refuge ranger for a chance to glimpse this native species in its wild habitat and to hear the story of how biologists work to conserve the plover under the Endangered Species Act. As conditions permit, participants will have an opportunity to view the plovers on the beach, from a safe distance, using a refuge-provided spotting scope. Participants are encouraged to bring a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope, and/or a camera. Meet the ranger on the deck of the visitor contact station at the refuge’s Lot 1. Program is appropriate for adults and older children. Each session is limited to 10 participants. Preregistration is required.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLETh e Civil War Roundtable of the

Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 14th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Steve Floyd from the CWRTNH will speak on “Memorials at Gettysburg.” 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.

that were springing up in Italy around 1600, as well as the vocal and dance traditions behind them. Th e two baroque violinists, Aaron Brown and Dongmyung Ahn, weave gorgeous lines in “spirited duetting,” while the versatile Grant Herreid is the “wild card”: he sings and plays both lute and guitar. Th ey join in a mission: to bring out the joy, excitement, and sheer ingenuity of this music. From

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need it is always a good idea. Small investments like paint can really help. However keep things “neutral” and consult with your REALTOR® to see if he/she thinks what you are doing will increase the value of your home. It never hurts to clean up your yard. Improve your curb appeal; the days of nobody knowing your address until a REALTOR® told them are gone. It is the information age and all buyers know the address of your home and most will drive by before deciding to view the inside. Clean it up.

Wake UpYou have a great house but can

anyone see it? Is sunlight making its way past the enormous bushes blocking windows or the dark wallpaper and wood paneling? Bringing light, either natural or artifi cial with new paint can change a room dramatically. Put under cabinet lighting to show off the granite in the kitchen or strategically placed spotlights to show off the plantings in your yard. Making your home open, bright and inviting will only help you fi nd a buyer.

De-CustomizeI am fairly confi dent that de-

customize isn’t a word; however I think you can understand what it means. You must no longer think of the home you have owned for years as your home. When you're selling it's not about you. Th erefore you have to remove your stuff from the space and allow the buyer to imagine their stuff . Not easy to put away all the kids’ trophies and the Encyclopedia Britannica set you won 20 years ago but you need to try to keep the house as neutral as possible. Th is doesn't mean you have to paint every wall white (this sterile remodel can actually decrease its value), but strange never sells. Take down the animal heads from the study. Remove the keg fridge from the kitchen. Get rid of the leopard-print rugs. Take down the "interesting" art pieces. Eliminate anything that appears unusual to the rest of the general population.

StagingYou don’t necessarily need a

professional stager to put your house together (although there are some excellent ones). You can do it yourself, but you must look at the house through the buyer’s eyes and not your own (see previous entry). Remove the extra chairs, couches

Imagine that summer is here…yes, it may take some imagination (as I write this it is May 1st and again cold and rainy) and while you have your home listed for sale it has sat all spring with little to no activity. Why, you ask? Why has my home sat and others around me have sold? Here are the top fi ve reasons houses don't sell, and how to go about addressing these particular predicaments.

YOU are in the wrong market.

Where is the market? Is it a seller’s market? Buyers? Your price should refl ect the market. Th e local real estate market of 2012 is much, much diff erent than today. A higher-than-market price can quickly turn off a buyer and prevent them from even coming in the door. Th e we will price it high and take a lower off er theory isn’t an eff ective one. It doesn’t encourage activity and in fact keeps people from even looking at your home. People need to know they can aff ord the place fi rst; then they can come on in and love your home. What is too much? How low do I go? Well, the market should tell you. Talk with your REALTOR® but make sure he/she shows you what has sold and what is under agreement. Also, get an understanding of the local competition. Currently there is little to no inventory in each segment of the market, but maybe there is a comparable home for sale. I know it is painful to reduce your price, but if you have no activity and there has been a solid marketing plan in place, your home is probably overpriced.

Where do I spend?You've spent a lot of time and

money improving your home but did you spend it correctly? Will you get the money back when you sell? Nothing wrong with planting bushes and fl owers or a custom stone walkway but shouldn’t you be fi xing your deck or the gutters? Shouldn’t you be replacing the olive green fi xtures in the bathrooms instead? If you're struggling to sell and still have equity built up, think about renovating a few key areas. Th e biggest bang for your buck when you sell are kitchens and bathrooms. You don’t need to do a total renovation but if you have a linoleum fl oor with granite counters and stainless appliances you should certainly think about replacing it. Also, throwing a coat of paint in the rooms that

or tables. Tell your husband to put his favorite chair on the side of the road OR put a slip cover over it. Replace a carpet or at the very least have it professionally cleaned. Enhance what you have. If your home features a bright, welcoming living room, set it up that way. I know you have used it as a game room for the last 3 years since the kids left but now is the time to put the furniture back and remove the pool and ping pong tables. Cut the grass, put fl owers out, light candles and even bake cookies. Remember, it's not your house anymore, so you may have to move a few things in order to make it seem like somebody else's dream home.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected]

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price40 Monroe St, Amesbury 8 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 14 $217,000 $228,000 $217,000 32 Birchmeadow Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Split Entry 100 $245,000 $240,000 $249,900 8 Woodlawn St, Amesbury 7 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 47 $279,900 $275,000 $279,900 1 Spaulding Rd, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 43 $315,000 $310,000 $325,000 22 Bradford St, Rowley 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Antique 43 $329,000 $316,000 $339,000 3 Thomas Morgan Ln, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 39 $339,900 $340,000 $339,900 8 Caroline Dr, Salisbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 18 $358,900 $355,000 $358,900 3 Lee Rd, Groveland 7 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 32 $368,500 $358,000 $368,500 39 East Main, Merrimac 6 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Other 73 $390,000 $375,000 $390,000 1 Dudley Way, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Garrison 20 $429,000 $420,000 $429,000 9 Whitewood Cir, Amesbury 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 285 $469,900 $445,000 $469,900 133 Gregory Island Rd, Hamilton 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 58 $499,651 $410,000 $499,651 202 Haverhill St, Rowley 8 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape 66 $539,900 $535,000 $539,900 1 Turtleback Rd, Essex 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 165 $525,000 $500,000 $565,000 16 69th St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Other 0 $569,000 $525,000 $569,000 29 Tyng, Newburyport 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 96 $575,000 $570,000 $575,000 12 Rock Maple Ave, Hamilton 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 213 $499,000 $455,000 $579,000 32 Pillsbury Ln, Georgetown 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 43 $594,000 $588,500 $594,000 22 Balmoral Rd, Boxford 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 154 $639,900 $592,346 $649,900 9 K St, Newburyport 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Other 21 $750,000 $750,000 $750,000 169 Central St, Georgetown 22 room, 8 bed, 6f 2h bath Victorian 600 $759,000 $725,000 $759,000 887 Bay Rd, Hamilton 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 759 $929,000 $880,000 $929,000

Single Family Listings: 22 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,372.82 Avg. List$: $482,798 Avg. List$/SqFt: $222Avg. DOM: 131.32 Avg. Sale$: $463,311 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $213

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A Brief History LessonBrighter Smiles...

BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD

Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743, the third of 10 children. His political career began when he was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1769. In 1775, he was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. During that congress, he was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. He returned to Virginia, where in 1779 he was elected governor of Virginia, a position which he held for two years. In 1783, he was appointed a delegate to the Confederation Congress and in 1785 was appointed minister to France -- a position he held until 1789. That same year he was appointed secretary of state.

In 1796, Jefferson ran for president but was defeated by John Adams. Having the second most electoral votes, however, Jefferson became vice president. In 1800, he was elected as the third U.S. president, the office in which he served for two terms, from 1801 to 1809. He died on July 4, 1826, at the age of 83.

In 1824, describing the then 81-year-old Jefferson, Daniel Webster wrote, "His mouth is well formed and still filled with teeth; it is strongly compressed, bearing an expression of contentment and benevolence." That same year Jefferson wrote to Charles Willson Peale, a long-time friend and part of the intellectual elite of the time stating, "I am particularly happy not needing your porcelain teeth. I have lost only one [tooth] by age, the rest continuing sound." Like Jefferson, Peale was a renaissance man of many arts, trades, and

interests, one of which was the development and refinement of porcelain artificial teeth, which were replacing ivory, animal, and human teeth for dentures.

Jefferson was fastidious about his health. Documents that have survived, mostly archived at the Library of Congress, reflect his dental care. His journals list eight dental visits between 1772 at age 29 and 1824 at age 81. Other dental needs he noted in his journals and letters included the purchase of toothpicks and toothbrushes, the latter with "the hair neither too strong nor too weak.”

In the late 1770s through the 1800s, pig, horse, and badger hair were used for bristles on toothbrushes. Another common method of teeth cleaning in the era was placing soot and salt on a rag or sponge and rubbing it on the teeth. Jefferson also recorded the purchase of "a silver toothpick case, the smallest possible," in 1785 while he was minister to France.

Jefferson experienced only two serious dental problems in his life that are known. In December 1807 at age 64, he wrote his daughter Martha: "I was taken with a toothache about five days ago, which brought on a very large and hard swelling of the face, and that produced a fever which left me last night."

In November 1808, 11 months after he disclosed his problem, there is a journal entry in which he discloses he borrowed $5 to pay "Dr. Bruff extracting, a tooth." A week later in December 1808, he wrote yet another letter to Martha: "I have been confined to the house these three weeks with a swelled face." He stated that he "suffered much" for four or five days, but "was relieved by a suppuration and have since been able to extract the tooth."

Aside from his obvious genius, Jefferson cared for and took care of his health throughout his life. He did not use any tobacco. According to Dr. John Bumgarner in his book The Health of the Presidents, "Jefferson encouraged exercise," with walking, horseback riding, and shooting as his favorite forms of exercise.

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.

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