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AMESBURY – Todd Kopp's daughter Kelsie was only eight when she broke the arm of her grandmother's antique couch. She stood on it while practicing her cheerleading moves.

Th e couch arm was easily fi xed by Kopp, an experience cabinet builder, and it spawned an idea and a whole new business of manufacturing safe, performance enhancement equipment for cheerleading and other sports.

But just as the company, Core Athletics, was taking off , a disastrous fi re almost killed his business more than a year ago.

Now after a lengthy rebuilding process, Kopp has re-emerged not only as an ardent entrepreneur and maker of innovative sports equipment, but also as one of the linchpins for a budding

IPSWICH – When entertainment entrepreneur Bill Hanney bought the Old Town Hall here eight years ago, his plan was to develop the three-story, 13,444-square-foot Greek revival building as a performing arts space with a restaurant on the fi rst fl oor.

Town residents and offi cials were thrilled. It would be a high-profi le business in a very visible and cherished building that would bring visitors from throughout the North Shore for musicals and plays.

But soon the relationship soured between the town and Hanney, who developed the North Shore Music Th eater and owns 10 cinemas in four states.

Ipswich is suing Hanney for breach of contract claiming he failed to maintain the building. And Hanney is trying to sell the Old Town Hall, which he bought for $300,000 and

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NEWBURYPORT - The Firehouse Center for the Arts has recently received a $140,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund (CFF), announced Executive Director Beth Falconer today. The grant will be used to address significant renovation/repair needs and technical upgrades as identified in a recently completed Systems Replacement Plan and is contingent on matching donations raised from other private and public sources.

The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) is an initiative of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Fund was created as part of a major economic stimulus bill that was approved by the Massachusetts Legislature to increase investments from both the public sector and the private sector to support the sound planning and development of cultural facilities in Massachusetts. The Fund provides Capital Grants to promote the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities in Massachusetts.

"For the past several years, the Firehouse has witnessed increased costs related to building maintenance, (which has put a strain on our operating budget), and actively sought the resources and opportunities to

address this." says Ms. Falconer. "In 2012, we submitted a successful proposal for a Systems Replacement Plan grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This grant provided the Firehouse Center for the Arts with a third party on-site building assessment, which was completed in July 2013. The deliverables included a 20 year assessment of all building and system needs, a proposed replacement schedule, and estimated costs. With this valuable information in hand, the Firehouse Center for the Arts Board of Directors approved moving forward with a Capital Campaign to address critical building needs."

According to Falconer, The Firehouse Center is close to securing the $140,000 matching funds required by the CFF, which puts them well on their way to the overall goal of raising $514,000. The lead donation is a pledge of $50,000 from the Institution for Savings. Additionally, the Firehouse has received $25,000 from the Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation, $10,000 from the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, $5,000 from the H. Patterson Hale Foundation and several gifts from individuals.

"We are thrilled to be a recipient of this important and coveted grant," said Firehouse Board President Louis Rubenfeld. "Three decades ago, local

and state municipal, business and community members recognized its importance and came together to transform a historic but aging fire station into what is now recognized as the very heart of Newburyport's thriving arts and cultural community: the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Now we have the opportunity to continue that stewardship and preserve this amazing gem. This grant and the generous matches are the first step in securing the funds needed to restore this wonderful facility."

The Firehouse is launching the Our House Capital Campaign with the goal of raising $514,000.00 by Spring, 2015 to invest in our treasured facility. The organization hopes that businesses and individuals will be especially motivated to realize the tax benefits associated with their contributions and encourages individuals to consider gifts of appreciated stock. Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday is encouraging the community to support this initiative and said: "The Firehouse Center is the heart and soul of the City of Newburyport's arts and cultural community. It has provided magnificent opportunities for those of all ages to enjoy music, theater, dance and art exhibits. We must support this vital organization and I encourage all to help reach the Firehouse's capital campaign needs so we can continue to enjoy their productions and programs for years to come."

The critical needs that will be addressed include:

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*Masonry repair (pointing and sealing) of Stair Tower;

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*Removal and replacement of split system air conditioning/heating distribution system and roof exhaust fans, including a review of the existing HVAC distribution system performance;

*Removal and replacement of exterior light and fire alarm system;

*Removal and replacement of sewage grinder pumps, sump pumps, fire suppression

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*Upgrade of the theater lighting and sound system.

"The Institution for Savings has been a strong supporter of The Firehouse Center for the Arts since its inception in 1991," said Institution for Savings president and CEO Michael J. Jones. "There are very few cities that are fortunate enough to have such a beautiful and historic venue in the heart of its community to engage and entertain residents and visitors of all ages. We were happy to step up when the Firehouse Center needed us in the past, and equally proud to do so again to ensure its presence for generations to come."

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Battle Over Old Town Hall Continuesrequests for an interview on the building.

Under the terms of the sale, the town has the right of first refusal on the future use of the building, but it is unclear if the town would want to own it again. No offer has been made by the town. Dick said there has been a lot of interest in the building, mostly people looking to turn the 181-year-old former church, municipal building and district court into residences. Because it is in the central business district, the property is zoned for commercial use and would have to have at least three residential units there. The 18,216-square-foot lot has nine parking spaces and more could be carved out.

The Old Town Hall is also in the town's new Architectural Preservation District, which combined with the preservation agreements Hanney signed with the town when he bought it.

“It is going to be very difficult to tear down,” said Gordon Harris, the town's historian and vice chairman of the historical commission. Any changes to the building would

have to be approved by the town's Board of Selectmen and the zoning board. Any changes proposed for the exterior would also have to win the approval of the historical commission and the architectural preservation board.

“Any use would be good,” Harris said, suggesting that it might make a nice marketplace with retail shops.

Harris said there are mixed feelings among town residents about the old building. Some cherish it, while others would “like to see a match taken to it,” he said.

Whoever buys the building has a big project on their hands. The interior is gutted to the studs.

Estimates run as high as $1.5 million to restore the interior.

Harris in his blog about the building wrote: “Leaks in the roof caused some of the plaster molding in the ceiling to collapse. In 2010, the Ipswich building inspector found several code violations, including disconnected fire alarms and the unsafe storage of materials.”

The overall structure of the building is essentially intact, Harris

wrote, but there are several areas of concern where interior supporting structures have been removed, causing flooring and wall partitions above them to sag.

Despite the interior deterioration issues, Harris wrote: “The Old Town Hall is amazingly strong, plumb and level for a building of its age.”

Built originally by the Unitarian Church on South Main Street at the corner of Elm Street. Inside the larger Old Town Hall, the church building still remains. In 1876, after the town had acquired in decades before to serve as a town hall, the building was raised and a new first floor was added.

For that reason, the second floor, where the original sanctuary was, is open. The third floor is a balcony overlooking the second floor. It was here that Hanney planned to build a theater for smaller plays and musicals.

But shortly after he acquired the North Shore Music Theatre, he abandoned the interior demolition work on the Ipswich property.

In recent years, the building has been used mostly for storage.

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They range from FaSTBands to stretch straps to cheer vests, which help protect cheerleaders from crushing internal organs when they fall.

Four years in a row, the Association of Spirit Industry Professionals named one of Core Athletic's products the best new product of the year.

“CoreAthletics is dedicated to helping athletes train safely and effectively,” its web site says. “Parents love our low-impact training and conditioning tools because they're safe for kids. Coaches love our products because they provide easy-to-use solutions to common training problems. Athletes love our products because they feel the difference in their strength, flexibility, and agility -- after only a few weeks!”

Core Athletic's products are not limited to cheerleading. Gymnasts and dancers use the FaSTBands, stretch straps and balance tools to build strength, agility, flexibility and endurance, Kopp said. And it has begun again to attract athletes in other sports, including hockey, baseball and basketball. The FaSTBands, a resistance training tool worn above the knees and tied together by bands, are very popular in a variety of sports.

FaSTBands work on the major muscle groups in the upper leg

and core. With straps around each upper leg or on the chest and back, attached by rubber bands, the FaSTBands isolate quick-twitch and small fiber muscles, while taking pressure off larger muscles to help prevent injury. It operates much like the Bow Flex training machines.

Athletes wear them to practice, field balls, run, skate, shoot baskets. Goalkeepers love them. Golfers are using the bands to improve their swings.

Former Red Sox player Darnell McDonald credits his making it to the big leagues in part to the increased speed the FaSTBands gave him. He invited Core Athletics to film an endorsement of the bands in center field at Fenway Park, an experience that still awes Kopp.

Just as the business appeared to be taking off, the building here where he rented space was burned down by an emotionally troubled young man. Kopp was able to salvage little and found that the few thousand dollars the insurance paid him was not enough to buy new equipment and rebuild his inventory of products.

He had to pull back and start over.

Today, he is one of a growing number of businesses that is housed in the new Chestnut Innovation Center, an old warehouse that once was home to ARC. He has developed a network of local and near local

businesses that support his products – machine shops, plastic molders, sewing companies, sign producers, packaging companies, and graphic design firms, some of which are located in the same building, while others are a few blocks away.

Kopp also helps other tenants in the building manage their manufacturing. When Fling Golf, which offices in the same building, needed to ramp up its production of FlingSticks, Kopp said he could do that. He also helped Hedgehog Designs, another tenant, which creates furniture out of wine barrels, by giving them clamps to finish making a table.

“I love it,” Kopp said. “I am interested in what everybody else is doing.”

He is also an advocate of cross-pollination, sharing expertise across businesses to solve problems and help companies succeed. Admitting that he is not the best businessman, Kopp turns to Bob O'Brien and Mark Friery, officers of the Chestnut Innovation Center, for advice on the business issues he faces.

“If you talk with enough people in the building,” he said, “you will find someone who has the solution.”

His core business as he builds renewed momentum remains products for cheerleaders, including his daughter Kelsie, who is in her senior year and is still cheerleading for Westfield State University.

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BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR

Held on the following days Saturday, Dec. 20th @9:30 am; Sunday, Dec. 21st @1:00 pm; Saturday, Dec. 27th @ 9:30 am; and Sunday, Dec. 28th @1:00 pm - Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 14 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753 to register for this program.

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Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St, Point Shore, Amesbury: Sunday, Dec. 21st 6:00 pm. A special service for those who are having

difficulty celebrating the Christmas season. If you find it hard to feel joy, if you feel alienated by all the apparent “happiness” associated with the season, please come. Or if you know others who are dealing with sorrow this Christmas please tell them about our service. Our Services are open to all no matter what Denomination or Religion. Everyone is welcome! Ample parking. Handicapped accessible. Open and Affirming. Rev. Lucy Blood, Minister. 978-388-0631. www.amesburyunion.org

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22nd

ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction

is offered Monday nights at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. The practice sessions meet in the lower meetinghouse from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For first time participants, the 6pm orientation session is recommended. The instructor is Joyce Haydock, a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen for almost 25 years and a Dharma teacher for over 15 years. Zen is a way of living, a way to perceive one's life with a clear mind and to better understand your true Self. Over time, with support, one works to attain a clear compassionate mind which, moment to moment, is able to help all beings. For more information, contact Joyce Haydock at 978-363-5457.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd

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Get the kids out and into something new. Rye Airfield on Rt 1 in Rye, NH opens its' doors every week with sessions just for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers. Tuesday, December 23rd - The Pre-K session is $5 for a family and runs from 9:30-11:30 kids can run and play (bring toys & balls) or bring a scooter or kick bike to explore. The Homeschool session is $5 per person and runs from 12:30-2:30 and is for riding in the park. Sessions alternate between Tuesday and Wednesday from week to week. Full details on www.ryeairfield.com

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The Market Street Baptist Church invites the public to attend the Christmas Eve Pageant & Family Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the church on 37 Market Street, Amesbury MA. The Nativity Story is presented in pageant form along with hymns of celebration of Christ's birth and is suitable for all ages. The sanctuary is accessible by elevator.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A THE FIRST RELIGIOUS SOCIETY

A Family Christmas Eve Service will be held at The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, on Wednesday, December 24 at 5:00pm. Carols, hymns, and adult and youth choirs. Free and open to the public.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AT UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Point Shore, Amesbury; December 24th, 7:00 pm. Our traditional Currier & Ives Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Located across from Alliance Park overlooking the Merrimack River. Handicapped accessible. We are an Open and Affirming congregation. Everyone is welcome! Rev. Lucy Blood, Minister. 978-388-0631. www.amesburyunion.org

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICETrinity Church, 80 Route 125,

will hold its traditional candlelight Christmas service Wednesday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m. Favorite Christmas carols will be sung, and a Christmas message (sermon) will be given by area physician Dr. Mary Pearson. It is hoped, pending final approvals, for the service to be held in Trinity's new, beautiful colonial-style building. If not, services will be held in the chapel of New Creation Healing Center at the same address. For more, call (603) 642-3002.



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AMESBURY - Th e Market Street Baptist Church invites the public to attend the Christmas Eve Pageant & Family Candlelight Service on Th ursday, December 24th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the church on 37 Market Street, Amesbury MA. Th e Nativity Story is presented in pageant form along with hymns of celebration of Christ's birth and is suitable for all ages. Th e sanctuary is accessible by elevator.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Unmet Needs Raking leaves/Snow Shoveling - Th e Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist our local seniors in raking up leaves and shoveling out walkways/ stairs. Th is can be a great family project, adopt a senior and help them remain in their homes safely. If you are interested please contact Brenda at the Amesbury COA 978-388-8138 or email her at [email protected]. If you live in Amesbury and want to join our leaf raking list or snow shoveling list (this is for stairs and walk ways only) please contact Brenda. We try and match you up with people who live close to your homes so they can easily get there to clear off your stairs.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist in several diff erent areas. If you are interested please stop by and pick up a volunteer packet. For More information please feel free to call and speak with Jean Marie, Volunteer Coordinator 978 388 8138. Areas of need: 1. Friendly Visitors - visit seniors weekly in their home 2. Penny Mill - price and sell merchandise for the friends of the COA 3. Receptionist - Work 8-12 or 12-4 on our reception desk answering the phone and directing the calls. Scheduling Van rides to appointments, etc., signing up those wanting to attend a program or class. We use a specifi c computer program for the Council on Aging so learning that program is what is required.

------------------------------------------------------------BLOOD DRIVE - Th e American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to give one last gift this holiday season and discover the true meaning of giving by donating blood. Busy holiday schedules and seasonal illnesses, like the fl u, can often mean fewer donors giving blood. But for patients with cancer or other illnesses or injuries requiring blood transfusions, the need for blood is constant and doesn’t get a holiday break. Th e gift of a blood donation only takes about an hour and can give patients a chance to celebrate more holidays to come. To encourage donations and show appreciation, all those who attempt to donate blood Dec. 24 through Jan. 4, 2015, will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Eligible donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative or B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Th e food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfi eld is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) Th e pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfi eld.

------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Th e Hampton Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $20 per year and includes informational topics, community projects and fi eld trips throughout the year. For membership information call Roseanne Tuholski at 603-926-2705.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Th e Children’s Room of the Ipswich Public Library, 25 No. Main St., Ipswich, is hosting champion sled dog racer and Ipswich High School senior Lily Stewart on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. Stewart will give a demonstration with several of her sled dogs (snow is not required) and will bring sled dog racing equipment for children and their families to examine. She will also talk, in this child-friendly event, about what it takes to

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------------------------------------------------------------KINGSTON -- Trinity Church, 80 Route 125, will hold its traditional candlelight Christmas service Wednesday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m. Favorite Christmas carols will be sung, and a Christmas message (sermon) will be given by area physician Dr. Mary Pearson. It is hoped, pending fi nal approvals, for the service to be held in Trinity's new, beautiful colonial-style building. If not, services will be held in the chapel of New Creation Healing Center at the same address. For more, call (603) 642-3002.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is currently accepting applications for a new yearlong naturalist training program that will prepare volunteers to assist with and/or lead a range of public education and interpretive programs for the Plum Island-based national wildlife refuge. Th e training sessions, which begin in February and will be conducted one Saturday each month over a thirteen month period, will cover a broad range of wildlife, ecology, and cultural history topics. A class of 15 program participants will be selected through a competitive application process. Th e training program is free. For further information about applying to the Refuge Naturalist Training Program, please visit the refuge homepage: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/ or contact Ranger Matt Poole at (978) 465-5753, ext. 210. Application deadline is Friday, January 9, 2015.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - A Family Christmas Eve Service will be held at Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, on Wednesday, December 24 at 5:00pm. Carols, hymns, and adult and youth choirs. Free and open to the public

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - On Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am at Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Zach Field will present his Gong Meditation. ‘Th e Gong Meditation Project’ was started by Zach Field in November of 2010 after trying to fi nd ways to escape from the everyday stresses of life. After years of attempting silent meditation, he thought it would be a good idea to try and play some soothing pitched gongs to distract the mind and assist with the meditation process. “Th e Gong Meditation Project” is used as a time for people to calm the mind, to slow life down and to just simply relax. Come experience “Th e Gong Meditation Project” where Zach will off er a gong meditation as well as talk a little about the gongs, his thoughts on meditation and how to apply it to everyday life. Free and open to the public.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Church's New Christmas Extravaganza Room is Open every Weds. and Sat. from 9 to 12 for your Christmas Shopping enjoyment. Find everything you might need for the Holidays: for decorating the tree (and even a few small trees themselves), holiday gifts for the giving, clothes for dressing for that special holiday party. Th ere are ornaments of every kind, stockings galore to hang by the hearth, decorations to delight, lights to brighten the season and much, much more. Come, enjoy, and go home with a treasure. Belleville Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Merrimack Valley Skating Club, in cooperation with the Graf Rink, is now accepting registrations for the January Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots programs. Learn to Skate will take place on Sundays at 4pm & 5pm as well as Th ursday at 6pm. Tiny Tots will take on Mondays at 1pm and Wednesdays at 2pm. Th ere are also limited Tiny Tots spaces available during the evening Learn to Skate classes. Specialized Learn to Skate and Tiny Tots classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and fi gure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges or certifi cates throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Classes run as 7-8 week programs continuously throughout the year. Each member of the Merrimack Valley Skating Club

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Looking for something to do on a Wednesday, afternoon? Come join the Golden Agers at the Elks Hall at l:00 p.m. on the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month. Th e only requirement is that you be 55 years old or older. One of these meeting s is a short business meeting with coff ee and doughnuts served and the other meeting we serve a lunch and have entertainment. Last month we had an excellent Elvis Presley imitator. Come and possibly meet some old friends and make some new ones. For more information call Jeanne Th omas, 978-465-8647.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join the Rowley Library Book Club to discuss Th e Good Lord Bird by James McBride, winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction. Th e story is told through the eyes of an escaped slave known as Little Onion, a 12-year-old boy disguised as a girl traveling the country with John Brown and his abolitionist band to their meeting with destiny at Harpers Ferry. Come to the Rowley Library on Th ursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. to share what you think. Pick up your copy today! Th e Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, January 10th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. Th e scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. Th e Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. Th e Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. Th e 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.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Our Times, the Rowley Senior's Newsletter is printed each month and sent to all the seniors in Rowley. If you know a senior in Rowley who is not receiving our letter, please ask them to call us at 948-7637 and submit their name and address. You can also view the newsletter online at: www.townofrowley.net

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 14th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. “President Bob Sullivan will speak on “Charles Read, Confederate Naval Raider.” 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.

------------------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - Laurel Grange #161 of West Newbury is looking for junior members ages 5-14. If you know of a child who would like to join the grange and participate in contests, meet new friends, and become a part of the community then please contact jackie carter at 978-352-2986 or email me at [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------WOMEN'S FLOOR HOCKEY - Dirt the Skirt Sports is seeking women 27 and over for its 2015 season of fl oor hockey at the Boys and Girls Club in Haverhill. For more information and to register, please visit us on our website at www.dtssports.com. Games are played on Sundays. Season begins on January 4, 2015. Women of all experience levels, ages 27 and over are welcome!

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fad and ended up a full-blown industry appears to have originated in that decade of excess, the '80s. Like other fashion choices we now view with regret, those early "jingle bell sweaters" were no doubt considered charming. Th eir popularity waned in the '90s, but the fi rst (or so the city of Vancouver, Canada, claims) "ugly" party, in 2001, helped launch them back into the mainstream, where they've remained ever since. And why not, in a

season that's often fi lled with as much stress as cheer, many of us could use a good laugh?

Even better is getting ugly for a cause. Th e brains behind that Vancouver celebration, Jordan Birch and Paul Boyd, admit they never dreamed that "a joke between friends ... would evolve into a grassroots fundraising movement that has inspired non-stop giving around the globe." Th eir yearly bash now attracts over 1,000 celebrants, with ticket sales generating thousands of dollars for charities and non-profi ts.

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No one has so far seen fit to ‘fess up, but what started as a fad and ended up a full-blown industry appears to have originated in that decade of excess, the ‘80s. Like other fashion choices we now view with regret, those early “jingle bell sweaters” were no doubt

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the muscles in the walls of the throat relax to the point where the airway collapses and prevents air from flowing into your nose and mouth. However, as you continue to sleep you also continue to try to breathe. This is the most common type of sleep apnea.

Central sleep apnea is the other type. This is when breathing interruptions during sleep are caused by problems with the brain mechanisms that control breathing.

What are the symptoms associated with sleep apnea? People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night. Some of the potential problems may include morning headaches, excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability and impaired mental or emotional functioning, excessive snoring, choking/gasping during sleep, insomnia, or awakening with a dry mouth or throat.

So, what is the difference between snoring and sleep apnea? Unlike mild/moderate snoring, individuals with sleep apnea stop breathing completely for 10 seconds or more, typically between 10 and 60 times in a single night. If the person sleeping in the same room hears loud snoring punctuated by silences and then a snort or choking sound as breathing then resumes, this could be sleep apnea.

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Since many people see their dentist on a regular basis, if there is any concern of sleep apnea, the dentist can work closely with a physician to implement and manage a prescribed therapy.

More and more dentists are getting training in this area of medicine because they can be a help in the treatment of some of the problems associated with sleep-related issues. There also seems to be a large part of the population who are un-diagnosed or are diagnosed but have issues with treatment modalities they are using.

Next week we will discuss the diagnosis of and treatment options of this potentially life-threatening disorder.

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I recently attended a course at Tufts on sleep apnea. I had taken an intro course on the subject a few years ago but this latest course opened my eyes to what a common and serious problem this is. It is also a severely underdiagnosed medical condition.

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Q. Th e REALTOR® for a property we saw said they have an off er on it. How do I know that this is true and can I fi nd out how the off er is for?

A. Th e listing agent is not obligated and in most cases not allowed, to divulge details of competing off ers. As REALTORS® we also have a strict code of ethics. One part of this code of ethics is that we can’t say we have an off er if we do not.

Q. If I make an off er and the seller counters that off er and you agree to it can the owner change his mind and sell it to someone else?

A. Th e key in this scenario is simply, “Is it in writing?” If you have a written contract the seller is bound to honor that contract with you. If everything is done verbally you may have agreed upon a deal but until it is put on paper, signed by all parties in the time you have allotted each other it isn’t valid and the seller can accept a competing off er.

Q. How does the escrow money work?

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Q. I want to sell my home and I spoke with one REALTOR® who gave me a price I think is too low. I called another REALTOR® who suggested a price that was higher. Obviously I want to get the most money I can for my house. What should I do?

A. Do these REALTORS® know the local market? Keep in mind that all markets are diff erent and they can diff er dramatically from town to town. While both Andover and Amesbury are on the North Shore they have very diff erent property values. Have either one of them shown you on paper what similar homes have sold for recently? Homes that are for sale are not good comparables. Homes that have sold and compare favorably to yours are good comps.

As a REALTOR® in a small town you are asked quite often “How is the market?” Th e answer as I type this is…its good. For this time of year, winter, where the market slows from a busy fall and a very busy spring, the real estate market is good. I would like to take this as a forbearer of good things to come as we hit the Spring Market. Time will tell. Here are some other questions that come up from time to time:

Q. As a seller I am leery of doing an open house, not sure I want my neighbors checking out my house. Do I need to do an Open House?

A. Totally up to you. Th ere are pros and cons to conducting an Open House. Speak with your REALTOR® to fi nd out what they are. One thing to keep in mind, your neighbors may have someone who is interested in buying…probably not though. Oh well.

Q. When my house is on the market, is it customary for buyers to use the bathroom and sit on the furniture?

A. Have you been to an open house recently? I can tell you from experience there are two kinds of people. Th e vast majority of people are respectful and ask to use the bathroom or open the cabinets, there are others who don’t bother to even ask to turn the shower on for example (“just checking the water pressure”). As a seller it is perfectly O.K. to lay down the law. Th is is still your home, even if you are trying to sell it. Set ground rules with your REALTOR®. If you don’t want anyone using the bathroom, put a note on the toilet. No matter how much you prepare, however, people will be wandering through your home. So, after the open house is over, you might want give your home a good cleaning.

Q. Th e listing agent on my home brought an off er to me that is exactly what I asked for but I spoke with some friends who think I should wait until after the open house. Can I tell the buyer I want to wait?

A. Yes, you can. However, if the off er expires before the open house you are rejecting the original off er. You therefore run the risk of losing this buyer. If you can live with the buyer potentially walking away then by all means wait for the open house.

Q. If I accept this off er and someone comes in and off ers us more can we take it?

A. Simply put, no. If you have a

If YOU have any questions about the real estate market or your home please feel free to ask, I would be happy to answer!

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Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price231 Northern Blvd, Newburyport 5 room, 5 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 156 $199,900 $150,000 $199,900 10 Chester St, Amesbury 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 139 $287,000 $274,000 $289,900 41 Sharon Rd, Hamilton 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 28 $299,000 $285,000 $299,000 58 Warren St, Georgetown 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 18 $317,888 $309,000 $317,888 11 Whittier St, Amesbury 10 room, 5 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 144 $320,000 $322,000 $339,000 7 Francis Way Lot 43, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 203 $345,300 $361,500 $345,300 18 Birch Ln, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 92 $354,900 $348,000 $369,000 10 Francis Way Lot 32, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 0 $369,900 $369,900 $369,900 12 Sunset Dr, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 39 $379,000 $379,000 $379,000 698 Salem St, Groveland 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 389 $299,000 $280,000 $399,000 4 Archelaus Hill, West Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 180 $400,000 $365,000 $420,000 8 Fourth, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 160 $457,650 $457,650 $457,650 551 Main St, Boxford 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Split Entry 64 $469,000 $437,000 $469,000 4 Adeline Dr, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 77 $459,900 $451,000 $474,900 58 School St, Hamilton 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 84 $499,999 $490,000 $499,999 78 Main St, West Newbury 9 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Antique 17 $515,000 $495,000 $515,000 3 Fairway Dr, Groveland 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 208 $524,900 $517,002.20 $524,900 35 Boxford, Rowley 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 52 $525,000 $513,500 $525,000 78 High Ridge, Boxford 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 109 $549,000 $530,000 $569,000 88 Depot Rd, Boxford 9 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 89 $559,000 $535,000 $579,000 6 Olde Farms, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 49 $579,000 $585,000 $579,000 2 Birchfield Rd, Amesbury 10 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 179 $610,000 $580,000 $610,000 2 Waterside Ln, West Newbury 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 75 $620,000 $578,000 $620,000 2 Aaron Dr, Topsfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 25 $645,000 $645,250 $645,000 346 North End Blvd, Salisbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 74 $649,900 $550,000 $649,900 68 Boren Ln, Boxford 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 35 $669,000 $655,000 $669,000 24 Chandler Rd, Boxford 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 48 $724,900 $712,500 $724,900 16 Virginia Ln, Newburyport 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 115 $699,900 $675,000 $790,000 5 Patton Dr, Hamilton 11 room, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 51 $1,200,000 $1,167,500 $1,200,000 638 Bay Rd, Hamilton 13 room, 6 bed, 4f 2h bath Antique 147 $1,795,000 $1,740,000 $1,795,00019 Federal St, Newburyport 15 room, 6 bed, 3f 2h bath Antique 2 $2,100,000 $1,975,000 $2,100,000

Single Family Listings: 31 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,716.32 Avg. List$: $594,324 Avg. List$/SqFt: $228Avg. DOM: 98.32 Avg. DTO: 62.26 Avg. Sale$: $572,026 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $217

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make your holiday preparations one step at a time in order to avoid being overwhelmed and leaving things undone. That confusing family situation continues to work itself out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Ease this year's

holiday money pressures by letting your thrifty side guide you as you look for those perfect gifts that typically reflect your good taste and love of beauty.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You'll have a good handle on potential holiday problems if you delegate tasks to family members, friends or co-workers -- most of whom will be more than happy to help out.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Right now you are especially vulnerable to holiday scams that seek to take advantage of your generosity. Best advice: Check them out before you send out your checks.LEO (July 23 to August 22) The upcoming holiday season gives the Big Cat much to purr about. Relationships grow stronger, and new opportunities loom on the horizon, just waiting to be pounced on.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A changing situation brings conflicting advice about how to go forward with your holiday plans. Your best bet: Make the decision you feel most comfortable with.

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Pauline White and John McCarthy appreciate the opportunity to serve you,and look forward to continue to provide outstanding service in the coming year.

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Warm wishes to you and yours for a happy, healthy and peaceful Holiday Season from all of us at Rowley Realty!

30 Perley Avenue, Rowley290 Haverhill Street, Rowley

9 & 10 Lessard Terrace, Rowley12 Allen Avenue, Rowley

26 Long Hill Road, Rowley545 Wethers� eld Street, Rowley

13 Perley Avenue, Rowley11 Gurczak Lane, Rowley67 Cross Street, Rowley

280 Dodge Road, Rowley37 Bennett Hill Road, Rowley

260 Dodge Road, Rowley156 Leslie Road, Rowley

42 Wilson Pond Lane, Rowley25 Wilkes Road, Rowley

8 Longmeadow Drive, # 26, Rowley2 Rowley Country Club Road, #2, Rowley

112 Central Street, Rowley15 Warren Street, Georgetown

6 Lee Circle, Hudson417 North Street, Georgetown

305 High Street, Ipswich10 Robert Road, Bradford80 County Road, Ipswich

4 Courser Brook Drive, Newbury13 Wells Avenue, Georgetown103 Elliott Street, # 7, Beverly

3A Quail Circle, Unit A, Salisbury803 Alyssa Drive, #803, Groveland

45 Greenville Street, Haverhill37-39 Mineral Street, Ipswich

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this past year in the North Shore communities we serve. Following are the 31 properties we have sold in 2014 so far:



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