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IPSWICH – As Th anksgiving approaches, there may be no better place on the North Shore to take a moment to give thanks than in Ipswich.

Th e whole town stops to celebrate its history by opening to the public its large number of 17th Century homes. Built between 1620 and 1720, 59 of the country's 250 remaining First Period homes are in Ipswich.

Hence the name of the town’s annual celebration: “Ipswich Is First ... Period!” It is a celebration of harvest, hearth and home.

More than just a showcase for the town’s history, the Ipswich is First… Period festival, now in its fourth year, also illuminates the importance of home, said Kerrie Bates, director of the Ipswich Department of ReCreation & Culture.

“We invited First Period homeowners to literally highlight their homes in the early dark of the holiday hubbub and encourage the public to take the long way home, the back roads, slowing long enough to refl ect on what ‘home’ means to them,” said Bates.

Sponsored by the First Ipswich Bank, the centerpiece of the week long festival is the chance to see some of the oldest architecture in the country, both inside and out. Th e festival also features events happening inside the homes and in the quaint town center. Last weekend, a local a cappella choral company performed at the 1694 Paine House at Greenwood Farm, a pristinely preserved property of the Trustees of

TRITON – Th e Triton School Committee voted unanimously last week to move forward with building a new athletic fi eld, track, restrooms and stadium that will cost almost $4 million.

If the fi nal design is approved by the towns of Newbury, Rowley and Salisbury at their spring Town Meetings in May, construction on the new stadium could begin June 1 and be completed 15 weeks later in mid-September.

As part of the vote, the committee agreed that the natural turf fi eld will be replaced with artifi cial material, probably recycled tires, which has created some controversy over whether the fi ll material might create a health or safety risk for the student athletes.

“Th e reality is there is no conclusive evidence to say (artifi cial fi ll material) is a problem,” Assistant Superintendent Brian Forget told the school committee.

Several committee members agreed. Vice Chair Robin Williams of Newbury said she spent two days researching the issue and found no credible studies that proved students will be at more risk by playing on the artifi cial turf, as compared to natural turf.

Chair Deborah Choate of Salisbury said the only meaningful research study, conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, concluded the artifi cial materials do not cause more health issues. She said the Centers for Disease Control and the Environmental Protection Agency have not raised any alarms about artifi cial turf fi elds.

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Triton Backs Artificial Turf for New StadiumChoate said the athletic trainer

at nearby Governor's Academy, which has an artifi cial fi eld, told her he has seen no increase in injuries and if the school had the chance to build another artifi cial fi eld, it would do so.

Superintendent Christopher Farmer said there is the chance that student athletes will get more abrasions sliding on the plastic surface, but otherwise he said the fi eld would be safe.

Forget demonstrated that the artifi cial fi eld would actually cost about the same amount as replanting and maintaining the natural turf. An artifi cial turf fi eld would be used signifi cantly more and would create opportunities for the school district to lease it out to private groups to raise additional funds.

According to Forget's math, the natural turf fi eld would cost $812,224 over the next 14 years, while the artifi cial turf fi eld would cost $866,944.

Th e cost of the natural fi eld would include $350,000 for planting grass, which would take the fi eld out of service for two years at a projected cost (mostly for transporting teams to other stadiums) of another $20,000. Maintenance would run about $32,000 a year for each of the 14 years. And the fi eld would have to be replaced every six years at a cost of $40,000.

Th e artifi cial fi eld costs would be front loaded. Th e initial cost

would be $850,000 and annual maintenance would run $1,500 for each of the 14 years. It would have to be replaced every 14 years.

Because the artifi cial turf fi eld could be used far more than a natural turf fi eld, the cost per use was much higher for the natural turf fi eld, an estimated $196 for each use of the natural turf fi eld, versus $95 per use for the artifi cial fi eld.

Th e district has raised $635,000 from private sources toward the renovations, including $525,000 from the Institution for Savings. And Forget told the committee he is hopeful that other donations will be pledged by the time the committee has to vote to approve the debt for the renovations.

He said without additional donations the district would have to commit to $3,168,660 in debt.

Each town would be asked to assume a portion of that debt, which would cost them about $275,000 a year for 15 years. If each town takes a third of the obligation, they would pay $91,667 each per year. Or if they calculated the shares based on enrollment, Salisbury would have the largest share with $97,240. Rowley would have the second largest with $89,540, and Newbury would pay $88,220 per year.

Th e urgency for Triton School District to build a new athletic stadium was underscored last

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Th e bleachers, built in 1969, were roped off with yellow tape and boards blocked the staircases. Orange signs from the Newbury Building Department said, “Do Not Enter.”

Th e proposed renovations include expanding the track around the fi eld from the current six lanes to eight on the straightaways and six on the oval. It will expand the width of the fi eld to accommodate soccer, fi eld hockey and lacrosse as well as football.

Th e visitor side seating would be removed, and the home side bleachers would be expanded to 1,500 seats, which would be handicapped accessible. A press box with an elevator would top off the bleachers.

More energy effi cient lighting, which would have less impact on neighboring homes, would be installed. A fi ve-foot walking path and four-foot fence would be built around the fi eld. A retaining wall, six feet high in some places, would separate the wetlands from the fi eld.

A new amenities building with restrooms, a concession stand, ticket offi ce, storage and a team meeting room would be built. Entrance to the fi eld would be through this building.

Th e proposed amenities building would cost close to $800,000, of which an estimated $400,000 would be just for the restrooms.

Ipswich Celebrates Its First Period HomesReservations.

Th is year’s events feature music, dance, theater, crafts, tours, talks, food and drink at various historic locations in Ipswich. Th is weekend there is a harvest farmers market, a concert and dance, and a marionette play about the life of America’s fi rst poet, Anne Bradstreet, whose poetry often celebrated the importance of hearth and home, Bates said.

“Th ere is a scene in the play where the Bradstreets go to their Meeting House, the very place where, here, now, the play is being performed,” she said.

All events are free and open to the public.

“Many come year after year to be reminded, because gratitude, plain and simple, is a good feeling,” she said.

Here’s the schedule:On Friday, Nov. 21, from 4

to 7 p.m. Th anksgiving Farmers Market brings local harvest for Th anksgiving tables, Ascension Gym, 31 County St.

From 5 to 7 p.m. Ipswich Museum by Candlelight. Th e after-dark opening of the 1677 John

Whipple House and the 1657 Alexander Knight House Replica, 54 South Main St.

From 6 to 8 p.m. Community Harvest Dinner where hearty soups and crusty breads prepared and shared by our friends at the Ipswich Inn. Donations are accepted to benefi t the Ipswich Dinner Bell,

Town Hall Dining Hall, 25 Green Street

(FREE tickets are required, which are available at First Ipswich Bank, 31 Market St. and at the Ipswich Inn, 2 East Street).

At 8 p.m. Community Contra Dance, a traditional American folk line dancing, Town Hall Gym, 25 Green St.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., tour Appleton Farm, America’s oldest continuously operating farm, 219 County Road.

On Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m., Ann Bradstreet & Her Minister: Poetic Wisdom Amid Political Prose, a marionette play about America’s fi rst published poet, Collins Room, Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St.

At 3 p.m. Turkey Basket Concert by the Northeast Massachusetts

Youth Orchestras. A $5 donation will be appreciated to benefi t the Ipswich Food Pantry, First Church of Ipswich, 12 Meetinghouse Green.

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The Newburyport Education Foundation invites the public to a Celebration of Support and a tour

of the school at the new Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary School Wednesday, November 19, 6-7:30 p.m. The new Bresnahan School entrance is off North Atkinson Street between High and Low Streets. “On this special night we will unveil the commemorative signs sponsored by many generous donors as part of our donor recognition naming program in the new school,” said Cindy Johnson, NEF Board Member. “This will be an opportunity to see the new school and thank the many supporters.” “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the NEF continues to make much needed resources available in our public schools. We recently completed our 2014 campaign which included funding lights, sound, and curtains needed to restore the RAN auditorium back into a top-flight performing arts space,” said Johnson. “We will be launching our campaign for 2015 very soon—there is still a lot of work to be done in our schools!” So far rooms and areas in the new Bresnahan school have been named for the Institution for Savings, the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, the Mary Alice Arakelian Foundation, Chase and Lunt Insurance, the Newburyport Rotary Club, Jack and Denise Bradshaw, and by family members in honor and memory of Joseph J. Skiba, Carol Kalashian Mullen, Ralph T. Castagna, Katherine T. (Aurslanian) Bresnahan, and Patricia E. McGrath. These donors will be recognized and honored at the Celebration of Support. There are still many naming opportunities available at the new school.

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series of stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

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“Duffy’s Tavern” and “My Favorite Husband” are two phrases that a modern wife might not be saying in one sentence. On Wednesday, November 19, The Seabrook Old-Time Radio Players are hoping to prove differently by presenting these two classic comedies of radio live on stage. For over ten years the OTR

Players have being keeping Old-Time Radio alive by performing the original scripts live on stage The shows are presented as a mix of theater and radio. The performers act with full lighting and sound, in costume, with script in hand. The setting and props are provided by the imagination of the audience. Radio listeners, from 1941 to 1951, knew they were in for a full half hour of laughs when the phone rang and actor Ed Gardner answered with this now famous line: “Duffy’s Tavern where the elite meet to eat, Archie the manager speakin’, Duffy ain’t here.” Although the character of Duffy never appeared on the show the rest of the cast felt his presence by the weekly phone call usually ordering that they increase revenue “or else”. In this episode called “Archie Runs for Office”, the manager gets sidetracked from collecting IOU’s by a local Politician, with a large tab. The cast includes Dave Honey as Archie, Diane Ficcarra as Miss Duffy the owners daughter, Ricky Andrade as Eddie the wise cracking waiter, Dan Story as Finnigan and Craig Downs as Glopey. Ward Healer is portrayed by Don Bagley who is also directing the episode. “My Favorite Husband” , the radio series, originally stared Lucille Ball. When the show moved to television Lucy and husband Desi Arnaz became the producers. Jess Openheimer , Madelyne Pugh and Bob Carroll Jr stayed on as writers and “I Love Lucy” was created. “Valentine’s Day” is the episode from the radio show being presented by the Seabrook Old-time Radio Players. It stars Diane Ficcarra and Larry Peatfield, as Liz and George Cooper, described by Announcer Mike Coppinger as “two people who live together and like it! ” George finds his wife’s obsession with Valentine’s Day boring until the local Butcher, played by Eddie McGee, mistakenly thinks Liz has romantic interest towards him and nothing will convince him otherwise. It takes a Maid (Cher McDevitt), a mailman ( Ricky Andrade) , and a Judge ( Craig Downs) to make matters even more comical. Directed by Cher McDevitt. The admission is free with donations accepted. Free Refreshments at intermission. Each show runs about 1 hour. Shows times: Matinee 3:30, evening 6:30pm. Location: Seabrook Library, Liberty Lane, Seabrook NH 03874

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THE SpIRIT BOOKS: AN IllUSTRATED TAlK BY SUSAN KApUSCINSKI GAYlORD

Th ursday, November 20, 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library - Th e Spirit Books are wordless contemplative objects - part book and part sculpture - that celebrate the beauty and meaning of nature found in small things gathered rather than landscapes and vistas viewed. In this richly illustrated talk, Susan shares their origins with inspirations from the worlds of nature and handmade books and describes the process of creating the Spirit Books from handmade papers and sticks, vines, and branches. All are welcome to this free event!

THE HOllOWGeorgetown Th eatre Workshop

(GTW) will open its 41st season with Th e Hollow by Agatha Christie. Th e Hollow, directed by Gael Nappa and produced by Lou Dispenza, will be performed at the Sparhawk School and Center for the Performing Arts on 196 Main St. Amesbury, MA on Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Th e Hollow is an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader which explodes into murder. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at Th e Hollow, home of Sir Henry Angkatell and Lady Angkatell. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in reopening their aff air but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Cristow ends up dead, and nearly everyone has a motive and the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime. Tickets are $12.50. On Nov. 14, 20 Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.50. Tickets may be purchased by logging on to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or at the door. Credit cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st

KNIT TO GIVETh e Newbury Town Library

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program on Fridays November 7-December 19th from 1-2 PM. No registration is necessary. Completed scarves will be donated to the Emmaus House Homeless Shelter in Haverhill. All materials will be provided. Coff ee and refreshments served. For more information please contact the library at 978-465-0539.

OpEN HOUSENovember 21: Ipswich Museum,

54 South Main St., will host a Whipple & Knight House Open House from 5-7 pm. Th e 17th century houses will be open and lit with candles as part of the town's two-week celebration of "Ipswich is First . . . Period." Free (donations always welcome).

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SINGlES DANCESingles dance every Friday at

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd

ANNUAl HOlIDAY FAIR Featuring seasonal delights with an

old-fashioned fl air, Pilgrim Church will holds its annual Holiday Fair Sat. Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with hand-made holiday treasures, this year's fair will include children's crafts, cookie walk, country store, hand-made quilted items, jewelry, holiday decor, luncheon, and a silent auction. A hot breakfast will be served 8-10 a.m. followed by a full lunch menu at 11 a.m. Free coff ee is available to all veterans. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend! Located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac, Pilgrim Church is completely accessible to all.

OlDE TYME COUNTRY FAIRFirst Congregational Church of

Rowley, 175 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA 01969 on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Admission. Free on-site parking. Lunch available 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Get into the Christmas spirit at our old-fashioned Church Fair! Christmas Crafts, Handcrafts, Plants, Kissing Balls and Wreaths, Baked Goods, Coff ee and Doughnuts, Cabot Cheese and Zeke's Country Store Books, Attic Treasures (Yard Sale), Santa (11:00 am-1:00 pm), Raffl e Table, Silent Auction, and “For Kids Only” shopping room. Spaghetti Supper, 5:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the First Congregational Church Youth Group Questions: Please contact Susan Hazen at 978-948-2603

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HOlY REDEEMER pARISH58th Annual Holiday Fair,

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AMESBURY - Police Chief Kevin J. Ouellet and Public Works Director Robert Desmarais remind residents that the Annual Amesbury Winter Parking Ban begins on: Monday December 1st. All vehicles must be parked off the street between the hours of 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, regardless of weather conditions, to facilitate the storm operations of the Public Works Department. Any vehicle left unattended on the street will be subject to a parking violation and/or towing at the owner’s expense. Th e winter ban violation fi ne is $50.00. Overnight parking is also prohibited in Public School and Municipal Parking Lots, including the Friend Street, Main Street, Water Street, Public Library and School Street parking lots. Residents living within the Central Business District may obtain a parking permit at the Clerk’s Offi ce in City Hall, 62 Friend Street. Th e permit allows vehicle owners to park in designated sections of the Water Street Deck and Friend Street Municipal Lot. To obtain a parking permit, residents must appear in person at the City Clerk’s Offi ce with a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration, showing an address in the Central Business District. Th e permit is free and must be affi xed to the lower left corner of the back window. Residents will be given further information with the permit by the Clerk’s Offi ce. Permits are now available. During a Snow Emergency, public service announcements will be broadcast over local radio and television stations, including WNBP 1450 AM and 106.1 FM, to provide further information. When a Snow Emergency is declared by the Mayor’s Offi ce, all vehicles must be removed from City streets, regardless of the hour. Questions concerning the winter ban may be directed to Mr. Robert Desmarais, Public Works Director, at 978-388-8116 or to the on-duty shift supervisor at the Amesbury Police Department, 978-388-1217. Th e Winter Parking Ban Is Eff ective Until April 1, 2015.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Family Christmas Fair - Th e Friends of the Amesbury COA(FCOA) is pleased to host an annual family Christmas fair. Th e fair will be held on Saturday December 6th from 9am to 2:30pm. Th e fair will be held at the Amesbury Senior Community Senior Center, at the Nicholas Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street, Amesbury MA. Th is Christmas fair is a fun family time, bring your kids, grandkids and friends. Come down and purchase lunch, Christmas gift items, homemade items. Th ere will be a special table for children do their aff ordable Christmas shopping. We look forward to you joining us! For more information contact Jackie Storti at 978-792-5065.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Ring in the holiday season in style at the Whittier Home Holiday Open House! Sunday December 6th 2 to 4pm. Join us for delicious seasonal treats, tea and coff ee, friendship and good company! Bring your friends and neighbors to join in the fun with raffl e prizes, and a Giving Tree to support the Whittier Home. Free to the public – Donations gratefully accepted. Th ere will be a brief business meeting for members at 1:30pm. Whittier Home & Museum – 86 Friend St. – Amesbury, MA 01913 – 978-388-1337

------------------------------------------------------------BOXFORD - Th e Boxford Town Library invites all to attend its December programs. West Boxford Wednesdays. New programs on Wednesdays in West Boxford (Lincoln Hall, 561 Main St.). Th e next event is An Evening with Andre Dubus III. Th is well-known local author of "Townie" and "Th e House of Sand and Fog" will discuss and read from his latest short story collection, "Dirty Love". Funded by the Friends of the Boxford Library. Wed., December 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Work Better Series: What Can We Help You Do Better. Join Lisa DiLuna at the library (10 Elm St.) for a series of workshops on workplace skills. Th e next is Interviewing Skills and will cover the kinds of questions asked and how to prepare for an interview. It will review traditional and competency based interview questions and how to prepare for each type of interview. Limit 15. Th urs., December 4, 2014 (6-8 p.m.) Cookbook Club at Lincoln Hall: Check out a copy of the selected book at the library, pick a recipe (we'll keep track to avoid duplicates), and prepare it for the program.

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------------------------------------------------------------BYFIElD - A Special Meeting of the Byfield Cemetery Association will be held at 7pm on Monday, December 1st in the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St, Georgetown, MA.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Save the Date: Holiday in Georgetown! Saturday Dec. 13th 10 – 5, All Around Town! Scala Art Center Activities: Art Sales up to 50% off, Jewelry Sales, Book Signing and Reading by Maggie van Galen, with Make a Craft Necklace for Mom as they do in the book, Book Signing by other local Writers, Mrs. Claus at 2:00pm, Raffle Basket Contest with goodies from our local shops - Refreshments and so much more. Scalaartcenter.com [email protected] 978 - 352 - 8614

------------------------------------------------------------IpSWICH - December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22: Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main St., will open its Museum Store from 12-4pm. Dow prints, books, hand-crafted jewelry, fragrant soaps & sachets, pottery, original art. Free gift tags with store purchase. Boutique & Grandma’s Attic items for sale in the China Trade Room. For store information (only), please call 978 500 5805.

------------------------------------------------------------IpSWICH - Dance Sneak Peek/ Open Studio - When: November 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21st between 3:45 and 8:00 PM, Where: 7- 9 and 9 R Market St, Ipswich MA , Mariana's Dancing Studio. Mariana's Dancing Studio will be open to the public the week of November 17, (Monday through Friday) from 3:45 to 8:00 PM. Sneak Peek is designed so that anyone interested in dance can visit and observe any of the current classes. Take your pick from Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Lyrical. Come visit to see how our students gain their skills and progress each year, gaining confidence and achieving fitness and artistic goals. If you have been thinking about signing up, this is your chance! Registration is now open for winter session. Session 2 starts the following week, allowing this week for you and or your dancer to decide which class fits the best ! Please visit our web site for more info, schedule, details and list of classes at: www.marianasdancing.com

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYpORT - At Steeple Hall on December 5th, the "Meals Through Music" charity concert will raise money to provide holiday meals to families in need, as well as help to stock the local food pantry. 100% of the profit from this event will be donated to "Our Neighbors Table" in Amesbury, MA. The concert will feature some of the area’s best musicians. The headlining band is Cold Engines and is the new band launched by members of popular boston-based band The Brew who toured nationally and opened stages for musicians such as Bruce Hornsby and the Allman Brothers. Soft Cactus, another performer, is a local favorite from Lowell that makes regular appearances in the Newburyport Area. New-England Music Award winning Sarah Blacker will open the show with a solo performance. The event is $15.00 or $10.00 if you donate a canned food item. This event is made possible with support by Newburyport Brewing Co., Byfield Community Arts

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYpORT - Do you have a mattress or box spring that you need to get rid of? For items with no rips or marks, and which are less than six years old, call the Salvation Army at 781-231-0803, extension 1. A truck can pick up such items for free and they will be given to someone who may now be sleeping on the fl oor. Older mattresses and box springs can be recycled. About once a month a company called UTEC comes to Newburyport to make curbside pick-ups. Th ursday, November 20 is their next trip to Newburyport. Call them at 1-978-856-3997 by Tues. Nov. 18 to make arrangements. Th ere is a $10 fee per item (which is less than the fee for having the City take it for incineration). If you can’t wait until November 20, call the City’s Offi ce of Recycling and Sustainability at 978-499-0413.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYpORT - Th e Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association invites the public to its Annual Tree of Light Ceremony. Th e event will take place at the Highland Avenue entrance to the hospital on Monday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. Th is event has become a community tradition; it is a meaningful way to remember loved ones, to embrace the season of giving and to brighten the winter months.A rededication ceremony of the Burr Family Tree will be held at this year's celebration and light refreshments will be served in the Higgins Conference Room. For a small donation, the donor is invited to place a light on the tree and the loved one's name will be listed on the Tree of Light Scroll, which will be displayed in the lobby through the holidays and on the AJH.org website for the year. It will also be published in the Aid's winter newsletter. A minimum donation of $5 is requested for each name submitted. Checks may be made payable to the AJH Aid Association and mailed or dropped off at: c/o Volunteer Offi ce, 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport, MA 01950. In order to ensure publication on the Tree of Light Scroll, the names of those being memorialized or honored must be received by Nov. 21.

------------------------------------------------------------pETTENGIll HOUSE - Th e Pettengill House is accepting food drive donations on the following days and times: Wednesdays 8-10am and 3-4pm; Th ursdays 10-12; and Fridays 12:30-2:00. We kindly ask for your assistance with sorting the cans and goods into small to medium boxes that one person can lift, and bringing enough people to assist with unloading. Also it would be greatly appreciated if “best by” dates are checked. Crates can be borrowed to sort and deliver, and can be picked up at Th e Pettengill House with advanced notice. In December, we will need donations of Christmas hams. Please email [email protected] with any questions or to schedule a delivery. Th e Pettengill House is also accepting donations and gift cards to support families in need during the holiday season. Although Pettengill House does not have a formalized Christmas holiday gift program, we support and work in conjunction with area holiday gift giving programs for children. Any toy or clothing donation brought to Pettengill House will be distributed to formalized area Christmas

programs. Rather than collecting toys this year, Pettengill is asking for donations of gift cards to assist parents with children that do not qualify under these programs. We reach many teens that otherwise are too old for many programs and make sure that they receive gifts alongside their younger siblings. Gift cards to areas businesses for clothing, shoes, cafes/food and gas stations will help our teens feel included while providing them with things they need. Gift card donations can be dropped off or mailed to Pettengill House, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. As always, monetary donations are also appreciated. Please make checks payable to Th e Pettengill House, Inc., P.O. Box 5551, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. Th e Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profi t community social service agency providing services to more than 3,100 men, women, and children, 709 of whom are deemed homeless, in


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We’ve been hard at work preparing a fanciful holiday fair for you to visit. Pies, cookies and tea-breads will be available for your Thanksgiving table. New this year – homemade candies! After a busy day visiting all the fairs, what could be better than a quart of home-made soup to go?! Local crafts people will also be on hand to entice you with their wares in anticipation of Christmas. Gift baskets have been assembled and await your bid in the silent auction. We have raffle items galore with tickets priced very reasonably. In the Trinity Boutique you will find previously loved holiday items and more! Visit us at Trinity Episcopal Church/Hobbs House Community Center – 200 High St in Hampton, on Saturday November 22nd from 9 AM until 2 PM.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, November 22, 9 am to 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

SEABIRDS OF CApE ANNLate fall and winter is the best time

of year to bird along the rocky coast of Cape Ann. Both migrant and wintering seabirds can be observed at Halibut and Andrews points and in the shelter of the cape's many coves. During our field trip, we will visit Halibut, Andrews, and Eastern points as well as Brace Cove, Niles Pond, and the Gloucester Harbor area. Target species will include red-throated loon, red-necked grebe, harlequin duck, black guillemot (and maybe other alcids), and three species of scoter. Saturday, November 22, 9 am to 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport.

$37. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.


See Wednesday, November 19th.

WINGS OVER WATERExplore Parker River National

Wildlife Refuge during this interpretative program. The focus will be on field marks and where these migrants are headed. We'll be watching bird behavior at this premier, birding destination. Dress in layers. Saturday, November 22nd, 3:00 pm to dusk Fee: $15 Meeting Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge at Parking Lot #1

THE HOllOWSee Thursday, November 20th.

BlOGGING FOR GENEAlOGYThe program explores the benefits

and research possibilities available by starting your own genealogy blog, including "What is a blog?" and how to start your own blog using Google's Blogger application online. We'll take a look at some popular and successful blogs by other genealogists, and examples of "cousin connections" and brickwall breakthroughs made possible by putting your own family history research on the web with a blog. Heather Wilkinson Rojo will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00. She is the author of the Nutfield Genealogy blog, which was started five years ago and has twice won the Family Tree Magazine "Top 40 Award" for genealogy blogs. Her family research includes Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine with a little bit of Nova Scotia. Registration is required for this program. For more information please contact Margie Walker at [email protected] or register online at www.amesburylibrary.org

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd

BIRDING FROM NAHANT TO EAST BOSTON

Late November provides an opportunity to enjoy the remaining fall migrants as well as wintering species. On this trip, we will explore hot spots in the northern section of Boston Harbor, starting in Nahant,

which offers a good concentration of sea ducks, loons, grebes, and winter shorebirds such as purple sandpipers. Wintering and late migrant passerines are possible in the thickets. Revere and Winthrop provide numerous locations for great views of large numbers of ducks, grebes, loons, and gulls, with possible sightings of black-headed and mew gulls, king eiders, Barrow's goldeneyes, and late or overwintering shorebirds. Finally, Belle Isle Marsh in East Boston is a great spot to see ducks, northern harriers, and hearty sparrows and other passerines that brave fall's blustery weather. Sunday, November 23, 9 am to 4 pm. Meet at the beach parking lot on the left at the end of the causeway to the first island (Little Nahant). $45. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.


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THANKSGIVING BASKET BENEFIT CONCERT

The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) presents their first performance of the season on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 3:00 pm at the First Church of Ipswich, Ipswich, MA. The public is invited to this annual event which benefits the Ipswich Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving Baskets. Performances by NMYO’s Intermezzo Orchestra, Prelude String Ensemble, Overture String Ensemble, Junior Flute




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Choir, Flute Choir, and selected soloists are featured. This family-friendly concert is a great way to expose children to classical music while teaching them about helping neighbors in the community. The concert is a part of Ipswich is First…Period, a historic festival taking place from November 15th through Thanksgiving. Presented in collaboration with the First Church, a suggested $5 cash donation will be collected with all proceeds being donated to the Ipswich Food Pantry for their Thanksgiving Basket project. “This concert is an excellent way for our young musicians to understand that there are people in need and we can help through performing our music,” says NMYO Music Director Gerald Dolan. One of NMYO’s goals is to serve diverse audiences through performance and outreach. The musicians and conductors of NMYO are proud to be a part of this opportunity to serve the local community. The First Church of Ipswich is located at 1 Meeting House Green, Ipswich, MA. This concert is open to the public and all are welcome.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th

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, NOVEMBER 25th

GREAT BAY NATIONAl WIlDlIFE REFUGE - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR!

Tuesday, November 25th from 9:00 am – Noon Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, NH. Participants will have an opportunity to visit areas of the refuge that are not normally open to the public. See a diversity of wildlife habitats and learn how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages this very special landscape for conservation. Consider bringing along binoculars and a camera. The tour is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. This is a vehicle-based tour, with limited stops on the refuge. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Parker River NWR visitor center in Newburyport 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Preregistration 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.

COMEDY Open Mike at The Winner’s

Circle, 211 Elm Street, upstairs, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. No charge for admission. Professional comedians try out new material and new comedians work on their acts. Amateurs are welcome. The show is hosted by different professional comedians each week.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, November 26, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

HATHA YOGA ClASS Students are led through a

series of stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.




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Here are a few items from the Bureau of Labor Statistics chart:

During 2014, food went up 3 percent. (Of that, beef has gone up 17.8 percent since January. Dairy has gone up 10 times in the past 11 months. All meats, poultry, fish and eggs have increased 9.4 percent this year.) Utilities went up 3.5 percent. Medical care commodities went up 2.9 percent. Medical care services went up 1.7 percent.

The net loss of those dollars is in our current buying power. The loss will be made worse down the road because of compounding. Dollars we don't get now can't be compounded in years to come.

Seniors League has a calculator to determine the long-lasting impact of this low COLA. Go to seniorsleague.org and enter your figures. It will show you the dollar loss over time.

COLA became mandatory in 1975. The yearly increase or decrease is based on the Consumer Price Index, which includes food, shelter, doctor and dentists, drugs and other day-to-day goods and services, with figures collected every month in 87 urban areas. Since 2010, the increase has averaged 1.4 percent per year. In two recent years it didn't increase at all.

If this low COLA for 2015 keeps you from being able to quit work, remember that you can earn $15,720 before it starts taking $1

out of your benefits for every $2 you earn. If you're ready to turn 66 next year, that earning limit will be $41,880 before it takes $1 for every $3 you earn.

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Continued from page 10Amesbury, Byfi eld, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. Th e mission of Pettengill House is to support and empower children and families by providing education, comprehensive case management and basic needs; and by coordinating community supports that contribute to individual and family stabilization, personal growth and development.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWlEY - Join the Rowley Library Book Club on Th ursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Th e Sound of Th ings Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez, regarded as one of South America’s greatest writers. A Bogota resident refl ects on Colombia’s not-so-distant violent past and how it has shaped the lives of everyone around him. Come to the Rowley Library on Th ursday, December 4 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 - Take a Step back in time, for a memorable visit to the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main

St., in Rowley – Decorated for the Holiday Season. It will be Open to the public the weekend of December 6th & 7th, Saturday & Sunday; from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. each day. We will be featuring our wonderful 17th Century Historical House decorated in the combination of “Colonial Traditional Holiday” style with our own “1677 Platts-Bradstreet House” collections as accents throughout the house. On Saturday & Sunday, Th e LOCA Flute Ensemble of the North Shore will be performing delightful selections of Christmas Music in the Historical House from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Th e Society again this year will host the 2nd Grade classes from the Pine Grove School. Th ey will be experiencing a guided tour of our 1677 Platts- Bradstreet House and our 1776 Historical Barn on the Monday before the Open House. Each year the children bring a selection of handmade ornaments to decorate our huge Barn Christmas Tree. It is such a thrill for the Society to share our Historical Treasures with the school children of Rowley. In the 1776 Barn, this Holiday season; there will be a unique Pictorial display of the Rowley Shoe Industry plus a collection of tools & implements used during the 19th & early part of the 20th Century, that were used to make and repair shoes here, in our town. Selectman Bob Merry will be Overseeing this interesting part of our history. We are looking forward to one very spectacular season and we are looking forward to our tradition of…seeing all of you!

------------------------------------------------------------SAlISBURY - Th e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) is recruiting volunteers to assist with cat care at its 63 Elm Street Salisbury shelter. Help is needed seven days a week, with morning shifts running from 8:00am to 10:00am, and afternoon shifts from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Most volunteers commit to one shift per week. “We have lots of kitties this time of year and we rely on our wonderful volunteers to help feed them and keep the shelter up and running,” said MRFRS Executive Director Bill Piercey. “We couldn’t do it without our volunteers, and we are looking for more help from all ages and walks of life.” Th ose interested in volunteering can fi ll out a questionnaire at www.mrfrs.org or come in to the shelter during open hours (Tues/Weds/Fri/Sat 11-4, Th urs 4-7). Candidates will then be invited to an orientation where they can learn more about available opportunities.

------------------------------------------------------------ST. MARY’S - People Helping People of St. Mary's Parish is now collecting donations for the Th anksgiving deliveries to residents in need of Rowley, Georgetown, Byfi eld, and Boxford. Donations of non-perishable goods, as well as paper, cleaning and personal hygiene products are needed. Monetary donations, as well as grocery store gift cards, may also be made. Donations can be brought to the rectory at 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or left in designated bins at the Georgetown and Rowley churches before or after Mass. Other drop off arrangements may be made by calling 978-352-6326. For those who are struggling to make ends meet and need a helping hand, the People Helping People program is also accepting new recipients at this time. For more information, or a list of needed items, please call the rectory at 978-352-2024, Jeanne Soucy at 978-352-6326, Debbie Parisi at 978-352-8880, or visit the St. Mary’s website at www.saintmaryparish.org.

------------------------------------------------------------ TOpSFIElD - Holiday Centerpiece Workshop - Back by popular demand, Tina Lefebvre from Middleton's Platinum Posies fl orist will be hosting a fl ower arranging workshop. Each participant will create a beautiful holiday centerpiece to take home with them! Th e cost for this program is $25 per person, which includes all supplies, including fl owers. Please sign up at the Library Circulation Desk. Th ursday, December 4th, 7pm, Topsfi eld Town Library Meeting Room

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Depending on what lender you choose you may be faced with costs in the thousands. That said, if the lender has a significantly lower interest rate, even with their high closing costs they still might be the best choice. Fees can include banker fees, cost of an appraisal and a plot plan fee. Some of the more expensive fees are the cost of title insurance and escrows. Most lenders require payment of taxes and homeowners insurance of 3 months in advance. All these fees should be known to you well before you close. A Good Faith Estimate given to you initially should be very close to 100% accurate when the actual closing numbers come out. You can plan on paying 3-6% of the initial loan for the cost of closing. One tip, when you make your offer to the seller you can ask that these fees be paid for by the seller at closing. Obviously this reduces the value of your offer but it does free up extra cash for you at closing.

The Joys!Owning a home versus renting

means that there are additional expenses involved as a new homeowner. Utilities and services that are generally paid for by your landlord when you rent now must be taken care of by you. The most obvious expenses are energy costs (gas, electric, oil), but things like trash and snow removal are now your responsibility. Whenever you sit down to plan a budget for a new home consider these expenses, also plan on them increasing in upcoming years.

One suggestion I received when my wife and I bought our house was saving 1% of the total value of your home each year and place it into a separate fund. Most importantly keep that money there even if you don’t use it in one year, you may need it the next year or the year after...

Can you get the $?As I mentioned in the opening

paragraph, if you have a good job/income, good credit and an acceptable amount of debt a lender would love to give you money. Lenders look hard at debt to income ratio. If you make lots of money but

To rent or to own? That is the question that thousands of people ask themselves each year. Do you want to continue to rent and pay your landlord’s mortgage or is it time to invest in a place you can call your own? With interest rates at historic lows it is a great time to buy. That said, are you ready? Do you feel more comfortable renting? Are you even able to buy? Let’s look at some considerations you need to make in order to own your own home.

Credit, Debt & Income OK?One myth that was prevalent when

the real estate market was down was that banks or mortgage companies were not lending money. Not true! If you had good credit, a good job and an acceptable debt to income ratio you could get mortgage money. That hasn’t changed. With 30 year interest rates hovering around 4% the cost of a mortgage is much, much less than it was when times were difficult. Check with your mortgage agent to make sure your credit is acceptable and that your debt to income ratio is favorable as well. As I have written about before, if you want to buy you need to get preapproved by a bank or mortgage company, they will issue you a preapproval letter based on your debt, income and credit.

Got $?Unless you can get a Veterans

Administration (VA) loan, which will loan the full purchase price, you will need some money down. There are Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans that require as little as 3.5% down but for the best rates banks and mortgage companies prefer that you put 20% or more down. Paying 20% is not only to your advantage in keeping mortgage payments lower, but helps you avoid the necessity for private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI is nothing more than insurance for the bank or mortgage company to protect itself if you go into foreclosure. This money is not applied to your principal and should be avoided as it does nothing to benefit you. As always, consult with an experienced mortgage agent to find the best program for you.

Consider This.Don’t forget the closing costs!

have a Ferrari for each day of the week (and an accompanying loan on each one) it is likely a bank will turn you down for a loan. You can take a look on the internet yourself before you call a mortgage agent as there are many calculators that will help you to get a realistic overview of your current financial situation. However, no calculator is better than talking with an experienced mortgage agent.

If after finding out that your financial outlook is not what you expected it to be, no worries, there are many ways to improve your situation. Paying off your credit cards for example is an excellent start. This will not only help your debt to income ratio but also if your credit is bruised or badly damaged.

Owning your own home represents a significant achievement and one that over time will be a great investment. Buying a home should not be seen as such a daunting task that you continue to rent. Take the first step. Talk with your local experienced REALTOR®. He or she can give you an idea as to what is out there for you and what you should do next. As with anything the more knowledge you have going into the process the better. Thank you.

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Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price26 West Shore Rd, Merrimac 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 63 $239,500 $216,000 $239,500 42 South Hunt Rd, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 162 $250,000 $266,000 $269,900 18 Hillside Crt, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 30 $349,900 $355,000 $349,900 154 Low St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 62 $379,000 $371,500 $379,000 30 Union St, Hamilton 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 31 $369,000 $360,000 $389,000 17 Willowdale Dr, Merrimac 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 130 $450,000 $425,000 $475,000 1 Fairway Dr, Groveland 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 93 $478,900 $491,805 $478,900 104 Elm St, Newbury/Byfield 6 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 59 $484,000 $472,000 $489,000 12 Janes Rd, Boxford 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 88 $535,000 $525,000 $535,000 86 Conomo Point Rd, Essex 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 20 $569,000 $560,000 $569,000 9 West Shore Rd, Merrimac 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 46 $600,000 $582,000 $600,000 24 Oakhurst Ave, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 98 $642,000 $620,000 $642,000 22 Bayview Rd, Ipswich 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 214 $619,900 $600,000 $644,900 32 Storeybrook Rd, Newburyport 9 room, 5 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 23 $668,999 $640,000 $669,000 115B Lakeshore Dr, Boxford 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 129 $799,000 $775,000 $799,000 7 Whites Crt, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 15 $845,000 $890,000 $845,000 72 Island Rd, Essex 10 room, 4 bed, 4f 0h bath Cape 224 $1,335,000 $1,319,000 $1,387,000

Single Family Listings: 17 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,277.76 Avg. List$: $565,541 Avg. List$/SqFt: $253Avg. DOM: 87.47 Avg. DTO: 57.12 Avg. Sale$: $556,959 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $248

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The Dental Scam – Part 5Brighter Smiles...

BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD

If your teeth look awful and you’ve been wanting to improve their appearance, that’s fi ne, but don’t let yourself get talked into them, any more than you’d let yourself get talked into a nose job.”

I’m sure there are dentists who “push” veneers. However, you should never be “talked into” any treatment. Th e term I brought up a few columns ago – co-diagnosis – is a process where the dentist and the patient engage in the co-discovery and discussion of needs vs. desires. Th e dentist performs an exam, discusses the fi ndings, listens to the patient’s concerns, answers questions, etc. Th e dentist and the patient can then decide together what is appropriate for that patient’s specifi c circumstances.

Most dentistry is optional, and that certainly always includes veneers. Th ese small fi ngernail-sized pieces of ceramic can be life-changing for patients. Are they expensive? It depends on who you ask. In my experience, most people don’t regret investing in their smile because they have been a participant in the co-diagnosis process and are doing treatment they want to do, not treatment they were talked into.

Th e author continues, “Additionally, if the shape of your tooth is fi ne, just not the color, it’s generally much cheaper to go for whitening, rather than veneers. And if you do want veneers, it’s smarter to visit a prosthodontist, rather than a general dentist.”

In most cases, veneers require

permanent preparation of tooth structure. It is not a reversible procedure. A patient should understand the pros and cons of any dental treatment prior to accepting to move forward. Th ey should also understand that depending on their age and what they “do” with their teeth, the chance of needing replacement of the veneers over their lifetime is probable. Very few things last forever.

Th e author is absolutely correct in stating that whitening is preferred for patients who are happy with everything but the color of their teeth. Whitening is much less invasive than veneers. Th e least invasive way to achieve a patient’s desires is always preferential.

I disagree with the comment about needing to see a prosthodontist (a specialist in crowns, bridges, etc.) if you decide to have veneers done. Th ere are many general dentists who are more than capable of producing beautiful results. Just ask to see pictures of their work.

Be a participant to avoid the scam. Next week I’ll discuss the author’s views on dental insurance.

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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Last week I discussed two things the author says are overprescribed and often unnecessary – night guards and sealants. Th is week I’ll cover the remaining item the author says dentists “push” – veneers.

Th e author writes, “Lots of dentists also push veneers on many patients, because they’re extremely lucrative. But it’s important to remember that, in most cases, veneers are a cosmetic choice, and one that costs thousands of dollars.

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Vascular Surgeon Walter Kwass, MD will present Recent Advances in Wound Care on December 2, 2014 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley’s fi rst-fl oor auditorium.

Dr. Kwass, a board certifi ed vascular surgeon and medical director of the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley, will talk about why some wounds may not heal, what inhibits and what promotes wound healing, and the role of biologic grafts, epidermal autografts and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Th e presentation is part of the Meet the Expert series of seminars held monthly throughout the year. Th ey are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served and registration is required. Nurses in attendance are awarded one continuing education credit at the end of the presentation.

Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley is located at 140 Lincoln Avenue in Haverhill, MA. For more information or to register, please email [email protected] or call Jeanat 978.420.1168.

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Cuddle up with the kids and a good movie, learn a new hobby, pamper your pet, decorate with fragrant candles or feast on

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Raffle tickets available at the Main Desk $1 each or 6 for $5

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spouse needs to be worked out before it turns into something really nasty. Forget about your pride for now and make that fi rst healing move. SCORpIO (October 23 to November 21) Communication dominates the week. Work out any misunderstandings with co-workers. Also get back in touch with old friends and those family members you rarely see.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) As busy as your week is, make time for someone who feels shut out of your life. Your act of kindness could later prove to be more signifi cant than you might have realized.CApRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Congratulations. Your busy workweek leads to some very satisfying results. Sports and sporting events are high on your weekend activities aspect. Enjoy them with family and friends.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your generosity of spirit reaches out once again to someone who needs reassurance. Th ere might be problems, but keeping that line of communication open eventually pays off .pISCES (February 19 to March 20) You are among the truth-seekers in the universe, so don't be surprised to fi nd yourself caught up in a new pursuit of facts to counter what you believe is an insidious exercise in lying.BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in loyalty and in keeping secrets. All things considered, you would probably make a perfect secret agent.

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SNAppER SPX 150 Series. Model 2691020, SPX 2042 Tractor and trailer. Two years old, used less than 30 hours, 42 inch Mower Deck, hydrostatic drive, 20 Gross HP., Trailer has new wheels and tires. Serviced annually by Maestronzi Bros, in Beverly, MA. Asking: $1500.00 or best reasona-ble offer. Contact: 508-954-5512

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COINSITEMS WANTED – Wanted by Pratt Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. U.S. Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. old pocket watches, wrist watches, costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.

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Salisbury Housing Authority (SHA) seeks staff replacement for retiring personnel. Position requires comprehensive knowledge and skill in office administration software, as well as public service patience with people of differing cul-tures, income-levels, education-levels, and logic. Computer skills and the ability to learn new software are required. Also required is the ability to manage time between routine tasks and counter-service to walk-in clients. Applicant must be will-ing to assist SHA colleagues in their duties when needed.

Applicant should have 3-5 years’ experience in customer service. Public housing experience and multi-lingual skills are preferred. Some travel will be required for training and meetings.

For copy of full job description please email [email protected]

SHA is a small housing authority with heavy dependence on staff reliability, so benefits are as generous as possible. Hourly wages are based upon DHCD rates ($14.74 / hour for 32 hours a week). Letter of interest and resumes must be received by November 21, 2014. Send to: Dan Ouellette, Salisbury Housing Authority, 23 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA 01952

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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given by Well’s Towing 22 School Street, Danvers, MA, pursu-ant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following ve-hicle on or after December 6, 2014 by private sale to satisfy their garage keepers lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale:

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