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Newbury Changes Direction on Public Safety Building
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By stewart Lytle, reporter –––––––––––––––––
Anna Jaques Welcomes Back Gurmander S. Kohli, MD Page 2 Rowley Resident Launches New Book Page 5 The YWCA Scamper Program Page 9 Horoscopes & Crossword Page 14
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May 27 - June 2, 2015 Vol. 11, No. 30
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The sign posting a town trailer as condemned.
REGIONAL — Sam Joslin stepped outside earlier this month to take a cell phone call because he could get no signal inside the trailer beside Newbury’s Town Hall where he works as the town’s building inspector and facilities administrator. As he talked on the phone, he noticed water leaking out of the bottom of the trailer. On further inspection, Joslin discovered gallons of water trapped in the bottom of the double wide trailer. He asked Environmental Diagnostic Professionals to test the air quality in the trailer. The results showed moderate levels of slime mold that can cause breathing difficulties, headaches, allergic reactions and lung and cardiovascular problems, creating
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NEWBURYPORT to the downtown – Between 2,000 shops and restaurants, to 3,000 transient will offer a transient boaters tie up in boaters a facility on Merrimack River the site of the current every year, attracted harbormaster’s office by the ambiance of the that has showers and historic seaport and the laundry facilities, lowest dockage fees of plus restrooms for the any municipal harbor general public. on the East Coast. In one of its last But harbormaster hurdles the city’s Paul Hogg believes the Planning Board city would draw even last week voted more boaters to its unanimously to shores if there was a approve the site plan Photo by Stewart Lytle for the new $1.3 place on the waterfront The harbormaster’s office beside the lost sailors’ to take a shower, use a monument. million facility. It bathroom and wash has already been and dry their clothes. approved by the Waterfront Trust and wash up,” Hogg said last week. “We get calls all the time, particularly Soon, the city, which considers the the Newburyport Redevelopment in the fall, asking if we have a place to Merrimack a major gateway for visitors Continued on page 8
Groveland, West Newbury Officials Conduct Mock Fatal Car Crash Demonstration for Students
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Students Watch The demonstration occurred on Tuesday afternoon and was meant to instill the importance of responsible decision making in students before their prom on May 22. “This is an important event for students to see, as it shows how
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WEST NEWBURY -- Groveland and West Newbury Police and Fire Officials conducted a simulated fatal motor vehicle crash in front of 400 students in the junior and senior classes at Pentucket Regional High School this week.
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certain decisions can have negative ramifications on themselves, their friends and their family,” Groveland Fire Chief Robert Lay said. “The simulation offers a real-life look into how first responders handle a fatal car crash and the sadness surrounding Continued on page 3
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On behalf of The Pettengill House Board of Directors, Advisory Board and staff we would be like to extend our thanks to our community and state partners who attended the recent open house of The Pettengill House Family Resource Center. Special thanks to Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives and State Representative James Kelcourse for joining us and providing their continued support and advocacy on behalf of The Pettengill House and the more than 3,000 Greater Newburyport individuals, children and families we reach. Located at 21 Water Street in Amesbury the main goal of The Pettengill House Family Resource Center is to provide education, family stabilization, comprehensive case management and support services to children and families. Future goals will also include reinstatement of much needed prevention education programs pertaining to substance abuse, anti bullying and violence prevention. Thanks also to board member Sandra Licciardo for coordinating the event, along with Margaret Furlong and the Amesbury High School student volunteers who catered the event, and Dr. Michele Robinson, Amesbury School District Superintendent. Special shout out to Nick Costello, former State Rep and Mayor of Amesbury. The mission of The Pettengill House, Inc. 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 The Pettengill House Inc. is a non-profit, grassroots professional social service agency, which provides an array of support service to more than 3,000 individuals, children and families. Pettengill House is supported by over 4,200 donors and more than 400 volunteers. Your support and donations are much appreciated. All donations are tax deductible and stay in our community. For more information on Pettengill House programs or how you get involved visit our website at pettengillhouse.org or call us directly, Salisbury site: 978 463-8801 or Amesbury 978-792-5205. Sincerely,
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Deborah M. Smith, M.Ed. LSW, LADC, Executive Director
Local and area musicians performing; Islanders and non-Islanders alike enjoying an afternoon of free music!
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Plum Island Porch Festival Saturday, May 30th, 12-6 pm
ÒAn Island Wide Celebration of Music and CommunityÓ The afternoon of amazing music all across the Island will culminate with a main performance featuring legendary Boston rockers Robin Lane and the Chartbusters. Donations will be accepted for RobinÕs non-proÞt, Songbird Sings (www.songbirdsings.org)
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Anna Jaques Welcomes Back Gurmander S. Kohli, MD
Board-certified plastic surgeon with 30+ years of experience returns to Anna Jaques campus
NEWBURYPORT - Anna Jaques Hospital welcomed seasoned plastic surgeon Gurmander S. Kohli, MD, back to the hospital campus in April. Dr. Kohli, who has practiced in California for the last decade, has relocated to 21 Highland Avenue, Suite 10 in Newburyport. Prior to relocating to California 10 years ago, Dr. Kohli lived in Boston for 35 years, 23 years of which he had a private practice. A board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with 30+ years of experience, Dr. Kohli specializes in rhinoplasty and other plastic surgeries requiring precise and subtle skills. His clinical interest is continuing to learn cutting-edge technologies. Of East Indian heritage, Dr. Kohli grew up in the United Kingdom and received his medical degree from the University of Glasgow School of Medicine. He served his residencies at Glasgow Western Infirmary, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, London Charing Cross Hospital and Malden Hospital in Massachusetts. He completed further training in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery at Boston University Hospital & Medical Center (now Boston Medical Center) where he fell in love with Boston and New England’s changing seasons. Dr. Kohli has a strong background in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, medical education and mentoring. He has held many medical leadership positions, including Chief of Plastic Surgery at three Boston area hospitals. He was also the Founder and Medical Director of The Center for Plastic Surgery and Personal Development at Boston Regional Medical Center in Stoneham. Dr. Kohli holds memberships in the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc.; the Massachusetts Society of Plastic Surgery; the Lipoplasty Society of North America; the General Medical Council, U.K.; the Massachusetts Medical Society and the International Medical Foundation. He is also a fellow of the distinguished “Maliniac Circle” of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Kohli has returned to Massachusetts with plans to reside in West Newbury with his wife of many years. He looks forward to reconnecting with old patients and welcoming new. To make an appointment with Dr. Kohli, call 978-255-2354 or visit www. kohlisurgerycenter.com.
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Newbury Changes Direction on Public Safety Building Continued from page 1
unsafe working conditions for the police officers, health department employees, fire chief and Joslin’s own inspection services. Joslin was forced to condemn the trailer that for the last 14 years had been a key part of the town’s office space. It was ironic and coincidental, Joslin explained to the Board of Selectmen last week, that he condemned the trailer on May 12, election day, when more than 1,000 Newbury residents voted down a proposal to spend $990,000 on architectural and engineering design for a new combined police and fire departments and renovations to Town Hall. The new building would replace the condemned the aging trailers. The proposed override to fund the preliminary work on the proposed $11.6 million public safety building and renovations was defeated by the largest number of negative votes and fewest number of votes for cast on any issue on the Newbury ballot. It failed 1,004 votes against to 723 votes for. But what a difference a week makes. After the voters turned down the proposed override, a week later the members of Newbury’s Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly to approve the architectural and engineering studies for the new public safety building. On a vote of 188 to 48, the design of the new building passed Town Meeting by almost 80 percent of those attending. It needed a twothirds majority. The change in attitude about building a new police and fire station was attributed to the increased information given on the issue at Town Meeting. It was suggested that in the future Newbury hold its elections after the Town Meeting when voters may be better informed. The Town Meeting vote last week
sets up the opportunity for the Selectmen to call a special election, probably in late summer or early fall, to ask the town to reverse the results of the May election and agree to allow the town to increase property tax assessments by more the state’s maximum of two and a half percent. Meanwhile, across the Merrimack River, Salisbury Town Meeting members unanimously approved building the proposed $11.5 million police station on town land at 170 Beach Road. According to Salisbury Town Manager Neil Harrington, the cost of building the new police station could add about $60 a year on the tax bill of the average singlefamily home valued at $325,000. In Newbury Eric Svahn, chairman of the municipal building committee, said the $990,000 design fee would increase local property taxes on average of $80 a year. The full $11 million needed to build the facility would raise taxes about $300 a year on the average single-family home. In front of a packed gymnasium at the Newbury Elementary School, Police Chief Michael Riley and Fire Chief Nathan Walker made impassioned pleas to build a new facility that would allow them to provide professional public safety services to town residents. “Our facility is atrocious. I would not let my children spend any time there,” Riley said. The conditions are so bad, “it is not if someone is going to get hurt, but when.” Both chiefs described the working conditions as unsatisfactory, although the fire department’s facility was called less dire. Walker said the fire station is so cramped the fire crews can barely get the larger trucks inside, and there is no place for the firemen to sleep during emergencies or shower after being exposed to toxic materials. Riley recited a litany of unsafe and unsanitary conditions at the police station, ranging from mold and fecal materials to condemned cell blocks that he will use.
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the incident.” During the event, two cars were placed together, as if they had crashed. Six student actors from the high school theater department portrayed a drunken driver and passengers in both vehicles. “Students should think twice before drinking and driving or getting into a vehicle with someone who is under the influence of alcohol,” West Newbury Police Chief Lisa Holmes said. “We hope to see teenagers act responsibly this weekend at prom to ensure a safe night for all involved.” Groveland and West Newbury
Police, along with Groveland, West Newbury and Merrimac Fire, responded to investigate. EMS also arrived to provide medical treatment to passengers. One passenger was extracted from a car and pronounced dead on the scene. Others were treated for serious injuries and removed from the vehicles by stretcher to be taken to the hospital. Police determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was placed in handcuffs and arrested. “It is always a sad situation when a motor vehicle operator chooses to drink and drive,” Groveland Deputy
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She anniversary of the Civil War, the recently appeared at the Newburyport Georgetown Historical Society invites Literary Festival and is the author of you to attend a talk by Faith Johnson on Echolocation and I Want to Hold Your some of the forgotten heroes of the post- Hand. Adults and teens are invited to Civil War period. This FREE special share tea, cookies and conversation with event will be held on Wednesday, May the author. Registration is required for 27 at 7 PM in the Georgetown Library this free event either online at www. Meeting Room. newburylibrary.org or by calling the library at 978-465-0539. This event is THURSDAY, MAY 28th sponsored by The Friends of Newbury Town Library BIRDING PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK, NEW HAMPSHIRE OPEN MIKE NIGHT Pawtuckaway State Park, a beautiful Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9 is 5,063-acre recreation area located in Open Mike at Plum Island Coffee
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May 27 - June 2, 2015 Roasters Newburyport. SLEEP APNEA SUPPORT GROUP Newburyport Sleep Diagnostics invites people with Sleep Apnea or using CPAP to learn the latest information and strategies for success, share advice, and benefit from peer support. For anyone with Sleep Apnea or using CPAP on May 28 – 6:30pm-8:30pm at Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport MA – Higgins Conference Room. Free RSVP to 978463-1131 AUTHOR READING Bestselling author Anita Diamant will be appearing at the Gould Barn to read from her latest novel The Boston Girl and to discuss her other popular titles such as The Red Tent. Thursday May 28, 7pm, Gould Barn, 1 Howlett St. Topsfield MA. Books will be on sale to be signed by the author. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Topsfield Library, and is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30, and refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended - call us at 978-887-1528 or sign up online at topsfieldtownlibrary.org
in Newington, NH. Friday, May 29th from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Appropriate for adults and children age 16 or older. Each participant must provide a mountain bike, helmet, and water bottle. Insect repellant, sun block, binoculars and/or a camera are optional (provided these items can be safely stowed while biking). Meet the ranger in the Great Bay NWR parking lot 15 minutes before the tour start time. Limited to 10 participants. Preregistration required. For directions to the refuge, click on this link: http:// www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Bay/visit/ plan_your_visit.htm. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.
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MUSIC FOR FOOD On May 29, 2015, at 7:30 PM, a Music for Food benefit concert will feature local professional musicians-including Kristen Miller, Lark Madden, and Danny Harrington--and talented youth playing both classical and jazz, taking place in the sanctuary of The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. All proceeds will go to Pettengill House in Salisbury. Last year’s concert raised over $2000 for Pettengill House’s Food Pantry. This concert has been organized by student and pianist Mateo Lincoln through Music for Food, Inc., a musician-led initiative to fight hunger in Bostonarea communities. Music for Food embraces the tenet that both music and food are essential for life, as they enrich us and allow us to grow. This concert is open for all ages and there will be a $10 suggested donation at the door.
AN EVENING WITH ANITA DIAMANT Bestselling author Anita Diamant will be appearing at the Gould Barn to read from her latest novel The Boston Girl and to discuss her other popular titles such as The Red Tent. Thursday May 28, 7pm, Gould Barn, 1 Howlett St. Topsfield MA. Books will be on sale to be signed by the author. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Topsfield Library, and is free and open to the public. Doors open at SATURDAY, MAY 30th FRIDAY, MAY 29th 6:30, and refreshments will be served. Registration is recommended - call us INDOOR YARD SALE FRIDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS: at 978-887-1528 or sign up online at The Market Street Baptist FOCUS ON WARBLERS topsfieldtownlibrary.org Church, 37 Market Street is hosting Explore various locations in the an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, May greater Newburyport/Plum Island area BOOK LAUNCH 30 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Donated Rowley resident, Connie Johnson items fill the gym at the back of the including such birding hot spots as the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Hambley’s second suspense thriller, building. Nothing is priced- pay what on Plum Island, Oak Hill Cemetery “The Troubles,” will be released May you can afford. The proceeds from this in Newburyport, Pikes Bridge Road 20. A formal book launch will be sale go directly to a fund that will pay the in West Newbury, and Salisbury Beach held at Jabberwocky Bookshop in traveling expenses for church volunteers State Reservation. The focus for these Newburyport, Massachusetts on May to go on the mission trip to Canada the excursions will be the beautiful wood 29 at 7:00 p.m. Hambley weaves week of August 8-15. This will be the warblers migrating through our area. stories from real-life experiences with a seventh summer connecting with Pastor Fri, May 29, 2015 8:00 am - 11:00 passion for exposing history with a fresh Ian MacFarlane and the members of am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education twist. Sequel to “The Charity,” “The the Living Hope Community Church Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Troubles” explores the unseen impact in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Each Newburyport. $15. No preregistration of terrorism through the people and year volunteers spend the week at this required. Call 978-462-9998 for the organizations that fund it. Using church helping with children’s programs information about additional programs Boston’s ties to the Irish Republican like Vacation Bible School and Bible and events, or visit the website at www. Army, Northern Ireland’s history, money Basketball. The Canadian church’s massaudubon.org/joppaflats. laundering schemes through world-class volunteers also come to Amesbury thoroughbred racing, and family secrets, to help with similar programs. Both NEW! – EXPLORING GREAT BAY Hambley creates a world that leaves churches have made a supportive bond BY MOUNTAIN BIKE! readers feeling like eye-witnesses to with each other from these trips. The ranger North Independent Newspaper Join a refuge for aShore’s behind the Largest international crime. Hambley hasCommunity been scenes tour, by mountain bike, of Great a featured columnist for Bloomberg SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING Continued on page 11 Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located BusinessWeek, a contributor to
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Paper shredding will also be available that day. “Most of the items we collect on these days are Health & Fitness items that can be reused or are not allowed in the weekly trash, especially household hazardous waste” said Laurie Pierce, Acting Recycling, Compost and Waste Coordinator. “We’ll have more information on each event as the date approaches. We want to give people some notice so they can begin setting these items aside.” Information on each collection event will be available on the city’s web page (www.amesburyma.gov/trash-recycling-and-compost). -----------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - The 3rd annual Art in Bloom will be held June 10 & 11 at the Partridge House 777 Lafayette Rd. Hampton. Opening reception will be the evening of June 10 from 6:30-8:30, with live music, refreshments & raffle. 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It seems I have more and more patients telling me about their upcoming shoulder, hip, and knee replacement surgery. There are other parts that people have replaced, but those are the top three. Most of these people decide to go under the knife to improve their quality of life. If you were born in the Paleolithic era, you could expect to live to 33 years old. The average global life expectancy in 2010 was more than double this number at 67 years. The main reasons for this are advances in hygiene, food production, and medical care. On the bright side, if you were born in the Paleolithic era, you would most likely never need a hip replacement. It usually takes longer than 33 years to wear out the joint. Today, about 2.3% of Americans have had a hip replaced and 4.6% have had a knee replaced. More than a million joint replacements will be done this year and the number continues to grow. The longer we live, the more chance we have of parts needing replacement.
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Our experienced leaders will take you to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/ Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, May 30, 2015; 9:00 am - 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. BIO-BLITZ FREE-FOR-ALL! This full-day family event will feature an exciting mixture of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage children and adults to learn more about the biodiversity of all the animals, plants, and insects that frequent our butterfly garden, salt marsh, and backyard! This program is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by adults. Sat, May 30, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. FREE. No preregistration required. Call 978-4629998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.
Whip-poor-will. Join Nancy Landry, refuge volunteer and avid birder, for an evening of listening for the song of the Whip-poor-will and other birds of the nighttime. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Saturday, May 30th @ 7:30 pm Meet the program leader on the deck of the visitor contact station at parking lot 1. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. Program is appropriate for older children and adults. Limited to 15 participants. Preregistration required Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753. SUNDAY, MAY 31st
18th ANNUAL AUDUBON NATURE FESTIVAL Nature, animals, and local crafts will all be present at this year’s 18th annual Audubon Nature Festival at Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. With activities for children and adults, this year’s festival offers a great mix for all ages to enjoy the beauty of the wildlife. The Audubon Nature Festival will take place on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the goal to bring nature and families closer together. Music throughout the day by E.J. Ouellette and Whole Music. Admission INTRODUCTION TO PRUNING: is $15 per car. Rain or shine. For more TREES AND SHRUBS information, please visit our website The Georgetown Peabody Library, 2 www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver Maple St, Georgetown, is pleased to host for a complete schedule of activities and Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist directions to the sanctuary. Jen Kettell for a free workshop entitled Introduction to Pruning: Trees and CANDLELIGHT CHORALE Shrubs. This 2-hour program, which SPRING CONCERT consists of an indoor slide presentation Enjoy a delightful concert of 18thfollowed by an interactive outdoor century choral music as the Candlelight demonstration, shall take place at the Chorale of Newburyport presents works Library on Saturday May 30th from by Bach and Haydn. The concert will 10am to 12 noon. Pre-registration is take place on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 appreciated, but not required. Please p.m., at the First Religious Society call the library (978-352-5728) or Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant come in person to sign up. For more Street, Newburyport. The church is information, please contact Michele handicapped accessible, and there is Augeri at the Library at 978-352-5728 convenient adjacent parking. Suggested or by email at maugeri@mvlc.org donation $15. MONARCHS AND MILKWEED TIME! Come be a monarch butterfly! Start as an egg, eat your way through milkweed as a caterpillar, turn into an adult butterfly and migrate to Mexico. Then make milkweed “seed bombs� and plant milkweed seeds to take home to your own garden. Saturday, May 30th @ 2:30 pm. Join Katie Banks Hone, The Monarch Gardener, for this fun, handson program. Meet up at the refuge visitor center 15 minutes ahead of the program start time. Appropriate for children age 2 and up. Preregistration NOT required. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.
MONDAY, JUNE 1st BROWN BAG LUNCH June 1, Brown Bag lunch, 12pm: Local author Doug Brendel speaks about his book series “Only in Ipswich.�  The Ipswich Chronicle columnist and author of the cartoon-illustrated “Only in Ipswich� book series will read from his funniest “Outsidah� columns. He will also have his first three “Only in Ipswich� books available for purchase and autographs.  Ipswich seniors and museum members free.  $5 for non-members. Ipswich Museum | 54 South Main Street | Ipswich | Tel: 978.356.2811 | info@ipswichmuseum. org
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They take up permanent residence in our hearts. They offer us unconditional love. They are our cherished pets and we endeavor to hold onto the memory of their companionship long after they’re gone. Because master craftsman George Hilton knows full well how precious the life and/or memory of a beloved pet can be, he carved an exact life sized duplicate of his own six year old German Short Haired Pointer “Jenny”. If a photo is “worth a thousand words”, a life sized and loving wood carving is worth a million. “There may come a time when we lose Jenny” said his wife Janet, “but what George has given us with his astonishing talent is a ‘forever’ memory of Jenny exactly as she is now. He has immortalized her.” George Hilton is an accomplished artist and wood carver. In the 1990’s when Jurassic Park was all the rage, his dinosaur creations (Hilton Heads) were the featured item in millions of the Sharper Image Catalogues. His dinosaurs were shipped all over the world and were first displayed at the Science Museum in Boston over twenty years ago. “George Hilton Creations” is the logo that can be found on his life sized birds, animals or fish. “Each carved work of art is one of a kind, just as is a revered pet.” said George who painstakingly pays attention to every detail, measurement, shape, and color to capture the character and essence as closely as possible of so endearing a pet. To commission a life sized George Hilton Creation of a pet that is or is no longer with you, you may call George directly at 978-476-6527 or visit www.georgehiltoncreations.com.
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