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Big Dogs Delight in Bartlett Mall By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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August 27 - September 2, 2014 Vol. 10, No. 43
Chris and Sophia Adam were among those enjoying the Big Dog Show.
NEWBURYPORT — On a sunny afternoon last week at the historic Bartlet Mall, two women and a man stretched in advance of a run, children played soccer, a couple strolled looking at the pond, a man walked his dog and several parents watched their toddlers react to a pack of eightfoot steel dog sculptures standing on the mall. Created by Haverhill artist Dale Rogers, the 19 dog sculptures, including two pairs of dogs kissing, were on exhibit through last weekend to increase the visibility of the mall. “Normally a dog wanders through a pack of people; here, people would wander through a pack of dogs,” wrote Rogers' biographer Sherri Fowler-Nagle. The giant dogs with a dog boneshaped hole in the middle, certainly drew attention. Most people who saw the dogs recognized them immediately because for years they
had enjoyed Rogers' 16-foot dog sculpture on his family farm at the Ward Hill exit on Interstate 495. The dog exhibit last week was the brainchild of the Bartlet Mall Commission, which oversees the historic park. Commission member Sadie Cathcart, whose family owns Chameleon, sells Rogers' sculptures at its downtown store. The exhibit also raised money, not only to erect the dog show, but to help maintain the mall. “Newburyport has been very supportive of my career,” said Rogers as he was driving back from installing a 10-foot dog sculpture in Naples, FL. “I wanted to give something back.” Rogers has three permanent outdoor sculptures in Newburyport. Two are at each end of the Clipper Heritage Rail Trail with his G Swirl sculpture near the Merrimack Riverfront and his Sparrows sculpture near the train
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– REGIONAL – Stephen Lewis already has 5,000 posters promoting or depicting labor activities and political events from around the world, but he wants at least one more – the poster that depicts Arthur T. Demoulas' photo and the words “I Believe” on it. It is the poster Market Basket protestors are using to rally the troops and discourage customers from shopping at the beleaguered grocery store chain. Lewis, a long-time trade union official Photo provided by Stephen Lewis. who has become a One of Lewis' posters. poster collector and historian, said the Market Basket protest “is one of the strongest labor actions in this country in years.” Although he has spent his life not crossing a picket line, Lewis said he would go in a Market Basket store to ask for a Demoulas poster to add to his collection. A small portion of his enormous, unique poster collection can be seen this month at the Georgetown Public Library and the Topsfield Public Library. Next month, he will install 25 posters at the Rowley Public Library. It will be the third exhibit of his posters in Rowley. In September, he will also have exhibits in Haverhill and Beverly libraries. The theme of the Georgetown exhibit is black leaders from around the world. The Topsfield exhibit focuses on posters promoting the 99% Resist movement. In Rowley, the posters will focus on the 1912 Bread & Roses strike in Lawrence, one of the early labor strikes in the U.S. It lasted two months and involved 20,000 workers in the mills along the Merrimack River. The strike was labeled Bread and Roses because the workers sought both more money and more leisure time. The strike is celebrated every Labor Day in Lawrence with the Bread and Roses Heritage Festival, which is held on the Lawrence Common Sept. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. In Haverhill, the theme of his poster exhibit will be Workers Continued on page 3
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GNOCA Brings Pink Collar Comedy Tour to The Firehouse The Pink Collar Comedy Tour, a fabulously funny female foursome from the New York City stand-up comedy scene, will be strutting their stuff at the Firehouse Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (GNOCA), this quirky quartet has been garnering rave reviews and devoted fans in the over three dozen cities upon which they have descended—including Austin, Baton Rouge, Boston, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Knoxville, New Orleans, Philadelphia and San Francisco. Pink Collar Comedy Tour is a unique entity comprised of four experienced, one-time solo performers—Kaytlin Bailey, Abbi Crutchfield, Carrie Gravenson, and Erin Judge. In an interview with Liza Donnelly for Forbes, Pink Collar Comedy founder Bailey explained that she came up with the appellation “Pink Collar” to describe some of the low-status and low-wage jobs that women must sometimes assume. Indeed, all four women worked a number of jobs before they were able to begin touring as comedians, and these varied experiences serendipitously feed into their ability to be self-deprecating, as well as self-assured and socially conscious. Meanwhile Judge, a Brooklyn, NY native and Wellesley College graduate, told Donnelly, “If I had to sum up the Pink Collar Comedy Tour’s ethos in eight words, I’d say, ‘It’s the epitome of a communitarian feminist utopia.’” Judge further remarked that her comedy aims at saying, “It’s okay to be different, we’re all a little weird, let’s all love ourselves and each other.” She has acknowledged Chris Rock and Wanda Sykes as among her inspirations. In one of her jokes, comedian, actor and writer Abbi Crutchfield claims that as a biracial woman growing up in Indianapolis, she felt like “the woman of the future.” She elaborates that she says “excuse me” when she slams dunks. According to Huffington Post Comedy, Crutchfield is one of the 18 Funny Women You Should be Watching on Twitter. Carrie Gravenson, a native New Yorker, has earned her share of accolades too. In 2009 she won the New York Underground Comedy Festival’s Emerging Talent Stand-up Competition, and that same year, she was a runner up in the Catch a Rising Star Stand-up Competition. In a Boston Globe article by Nick A. Zaino III, Bailey briefly summed up the general style of each of the women. She described Gravenson’s comedy as “the most conversational,” Crutchfield’s as “the silliest or the goofiest,” Judge’s as “more social commentary,” and her own as “more confessional.” Clearly, there is something for everyone in this hilarious and hip show. And contrary to some of the fairly popular misconceptions about female standup comedians, male-bashing is not the name of the game for this diverse and down-to-earth group. Furthermore, greatly adding to the appeal of Pink Collar Comedy Tour’s stop in Newburyport is the applicability and aptness of the concept— “Cutting Edge Comedy with a Cause.” The show is being presented by GNOCA as part of their ongoing efforts to make ovarian cancer, a notoriously insidious and deadly disease, a thing of the past. September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and in its fourth year, GNOCA (www.ocawareness.org) is striving to increase awareness of the subtle symptoms of the disease, to help provide patient services for women with ovarian cancer in the Greater Newburyport area, and to fund research leading to a cure. Aside from direct assistance to local patients and their families, proceeds from GNOCA events go to Ovations for the Cure (ovationsforthecure.org), a Massachusetts nonprofit. Teal is the signature color of GNOCA, but those attending the Pink Collar Comedy Tour at Newburyport’s Firehouse will undoubtedly be tickled pink. Tickets for the Pink Collar Comedy Tour are $25. Light refreshments will be served in the theater lobby at 7 p.m., with the performance set to begin at 7:30 p.m. A reception with the four comedians will follow the performance. For tickets, visit the Firehouse at www.firehouse.org, or call (978) 4627336. Individuals wishing to include a 3.5 by 2-inch personal note or business card in the theater program for Pink Collar Comedy Tour may send the pertinent information and a $25 check, made out to Ovations for the Cure, to: GNOCA, P.O. Box 1615, Newburyport, MA 01950. Or contact Deb Green, at 978-225-6700. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by Big Jim’s Towing, Inc. 13 Creek Street, Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after September 11, 2014 by private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, storage, and notices of sale:
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Struggles, and in Beverly it will about Diversity. Lewis, who has been exhibiting his posters for 12 years, said, libraries typically feature art exhibits. His exhibits could be classified as art, but the themes are more historical and are about a history that is often uncomfortable. “It is a history that doesn't get told much,” he said. The overwhelming response from people who view his exhibits is favorable, he said. There are some “reactionaries who take issue with just the idea of trade unions or find the progressive themes distasteful. They would just as soon make some of those histories vanish.” To Lewis, that would be a tragedy. As a trade union leader and a political activist, Lewis often went to national and international events. People attending the events would bring posters from their organizations. He said he usually takes one of each type of poster because he liked either the graphics or the issue. “I now find myself staging at
least three exhibits a month. The themes of the exhibits pretty much identify the content of the posters in the exhibits: May Day, International Women’s Day, Health & Safety, Strike, The 99% Resist, Diversity, Workers’ Struggles, the Struggle for Women’s Equality, the Peace Dove, Anti-Apartheid, Green Politics, Cuban Political Posters, and Art for a Cause,” he wrote. More exhibits of his posters, which focus on working people, are waiting for funding. Posters, he explained, have been used throughout history by organizations in many countries to communicate ideas and messages to their audience. Posters are used as billboards and pasted on walls, fences and poles. Unions sometimes hang posters in work places to warn of dangers, educate workers about benefits or inspire actions, such as the Demoulas poster in Market Baskets. Posters sometimes use mainly the written word to communicate a message. Other times they rely on creative art by outstanding artists to communicate, an art form that is easily accessible to
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station. A third, “Another Good Day,” is at the entrance to the Waterfront Trust parking lot on Merrimack Street. A full-time sculptor since 2003, Rogers works with Corlen and Stainless Steel to produce large, three-dimensional sculptures that showcases his love for abstract geometrics. He produces sculptures for private buyers and public art and has a goal of having his sculptures in all 50 states. “I think we are halfway. Some municipalities buy sculptures from galleries, and we only know about it if someone tells us,” Rogers said. The dogs, a popular exhibit that has traveled across the country, stand with the help of bolts on two, 200-pound base plates that are anchored into the ground with spikes. Rogers understands that public art can bring people to underutilized spaces like Bartlet Mall. In 2010, Rogers debuted his “Metal Monkey Mania” in Grand Rapids, MI, on the Blue Bridge. He created 100 metal monkeys that hung and sat on the bridge's girders to the delight of pedestrians walking below enjoying and discovering the bridge, many for the first time. The mall commission hopes the Big Dog Show created greater visibility for the historic mall on High Street south of downtown.
With its large recreational area and ornamental pond, the mall is used for art shows during Yankee Homecoming and events around the holidays. The mall's steep sides were created thousands of years ago when ice broke off a retreating glacier and left what geologists call a kettle hole. In 1645, English settlers named the water at the bottom of the kettle hole Frog Pond and used it to water thousands of their sheep, which grazed on the ridge. The common land around Frog Pond was mined for its gravel and sand. And through the years it was the site of a windmill and during the revolutionary war was a training ground for local militia. In 1805, the Superior Court House, designed by the renowned architect Charles Bullfinch, was built. Today, the Mall Commission faces the challenge of raising money and persuading government leaders to allocate funds to maintain the mall, the pond and the fountain. For the dog exhibit, $100 donors received a miniature version of the steel dog, while $300 donors got their name on a dog tag on a collar around a dog's neck. Jen Wright Signs in Newburyport made the collars from old firehoses and donated the signs attached to them. Tannery shopping center owner David Hall provided a Bobcat to help Rogers maneuver
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Community Announcements AMESBURY- The Merrimack Valley School of Missions (MVSM) is designed to equip believers with a deeper understanding of their faith and greater competency in ministry at an affordable rate. The lecturers are local Community Connections pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders and the topics cover Theology, History, Bible, and Practical Ministry. The cost is only $20 per course and students are welcome to jump in at any time. Please contact Pastor John at 978-388-0930 for more information. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Amesbury Senior Community Center on 68 Elm St, in Amesbury, will host award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack’s all-new workshop: “Sublime Sunflowers: How to Pastel Paint Like the Masters,” on Thursday, September 11th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This pastel painting workshop serves sheer • may fill quickly, so please call 978beginners to advanced adult artists and is free and open to the public. Seats 388-8138 to pre-register. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Dustin Pari from SyFy's Ghost Hunters and as well as co-author • Ghost Hunters International, • of "The Complete Approach" and "My Home is Haunted... Now What" will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. Visual presentation of hauntings, what types of equipment was used, plus evidence of actual hauntings from around the world. There will be time for questions and answers. Plus a surprise from Dustin. His books will be available for purchase. This program is for 7th-12th grade only. Registration is required so you need to register early since space is limited. To register go to www. amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker at mwalker@mvlc.org -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Public Library presents Sally Matson, a graduate of Northeastern University, she has been acting and directing for forty years. She performed for the Department of Defense in the Pacific, wrote and hosted for Connecticut TV. Mrs. Matson combines her love of research, writing and acting to bring fearless, historical women to life. Margaret Bourke-White is her latest effort. Bourke-White was born in 1904. She strode brazenly into a field dominated by men- industrial photography. Her career as a world famous photojournalist paralleled the rise of Fortune and Life Magazine. In 1936 she was named one of the Ten Most Influential Women in America. Bourke-White stopped taking photographs in the 1950's, but she would like to share some of her adventures with you. Using letters, diaries, telegrams, and enlarged photographs, actor/ scholar Sally Matson brings the famous photojournalist to life. View iconic photos of the Louisville Flood, the Nazi attack on Moscow in 1941, discovery of Buchenwald, Stalin, Ghandi and more. Sally will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Thursday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is required since space is limited. Please register at www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker at mwalker@mvlc.org -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - As we know fresh fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods for us, they also can be pricey when you are on fixed income. The Amesbury Council on Aging is embarking on cultivating a new program. Simply a Farmers Table. A table is now located in the lobby of the COA at 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. We ask people who are growing fresh fruits and veggies and have an abundance to drop them off to the farmers table. The table will be open to all who come to the center to take home your well-loved fruits and veggies. When an abundance of produce is brought in these fresh items will be served with the daily meals served at the COA. We hope you can bring in your extra fresh produce for our seniors to enjoy. We hope your crop is bountiful so our seniors can enjoy the fruits of your labor. For more information regarding this new initiative please contact Annmary Connor, LICSW, Amesbury COA Director at 978-388-8138. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - All these trips are fundraisers for the Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging. Everyone of all ages are welcome - September 2 - 7 - Canadian Island of Coudres and Quebec Tour - Includes transportation; 5 nights lodging; 11 meals; guided tour of Quebec City; Casino de Charlevoix; St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine and more! $679pp dbl occ/$879 single payable to Diamond Tours due by 7/1. $75 confirms reservation. Valid Passport Required. Call 978-388-8138 for more information or to register for any trip. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Have you been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or some other condition that has prevented you from activities you enjoy? The Amesbury Council on Aging welcomes you to join a group of supportive people with similar challenges. If you have discovered recent or ongoing vision loss and would like to learn about the tools available to you, and have the opportunity to share your experience, this group is for you. Guest speakers from the Mass Commission for the Blind, Perkins Institute, Simply Footcare and others have shared valuable tips for daily living. The meetings alternate between educational and social support with bi-annual outings. This support group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Amesbury Senior Center. Please contact Doreen Brothers or Jeanne Marie at 978388-8138 to sign up. -----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Second Annual Antiques Appraisal Day, a community fund raiser sponsored by the The Sons & Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury, will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
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This year the event will be held at Protection No. 1, Byfield Fire Department, 44 Central St., Byfield, MA. The appraisers will be John McInnis Auctioneers from Amesbury. Up to three items may be appraised at the cost of G2 $10 per item or 3 items for $25. All proceeds will benefit the Byfield Fire Department. -----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfield is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) The pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfield. -----------------------------------------------------------DRIVERS NEEDED - Amesbury Meals on Wheels is seeking part time drivers to deliver to homebound elderly in the Amesbury/Merrimack area. Must have own vehicle. Stipend paid. Be a part of an essential program in helping our older adults stay in their home! This program is made possible by the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Amesbury COA. To become a driver contact. Virginia Chapinski, Assistant Director, MVNP 978-686-1422 ext. 28 THE REPOWER EXPERTS -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Georgetown Theater Workshop is excited to announce casting call for Agatha Christie's "The Hollow". Auditions will take place at The Sparhawk Theatre and Centre for the Arts,196 Main 80 MAIN STREET, ESSEX, MA 01929 Street, Amesbury (behind the post office): Sunday, Sept 7th at 6:30pm & Monday, Sept 8th at 7:30pm. The TEL: (978) 768-7161 FAX: (978)768-7919 Hollow: An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, pikemarine1@verizon.net home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. 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If so, the folksfor at Town Hall would like to see them, and Sat 7a-11p Formally Cathy’s Kitchen Sun 7a-10p perhaps share them with the rest of the community! The May 2014 Annual Town Meeting approved funds to 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon engage a contractor who would assist the Town develop for an entirely new website. Subsequent to the meeting, (978) 432-1427 24pk Suitcase or the Town hired CivicPlus and appointed an internal task force to oversee the implementation of the new site, which is expected to launch in early 2015. The idea is that the Town will select certain photos for inclusion on 2x4 36pk cans the new Town website. Photos can be submitted by CD to the Town Manager’s Office, or by emailing Jennifer BEST PRICE ON THE NORTH Breaker at jenniferb@ipswich-ma.gov. 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Michelle Guvendiren has created some pretty scientific crafts this summer Sat 7a-11p – robots, silly putty, superballs, rubber-band cars and catapults. At the Science Fair, Michelle will be providing Formally Cathy’s Kitchen Sun 7a-10p hands-on experiments for participants to work with. The Ipswich Birth to Three Family Center will host an (978) 432-1427 interactive color and light preschool area at the Library Science Fair. Beginning September 2, the B23, 4, 5 STEM Club will meet each Tuesday 1:00-2:30. This is a new class for three-, four- and five-year-olds who, 2x3 978-948-8696 www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com along with their adult partner,•will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The fall units are “Color & Light” and “Our Bodies”. September sessions are on a drop-in basis, please register by calling the Center at 978-412-0123 the week of September 22-26 to sign-up for the October-December class. Kate Banks Hone, The Monarch Gardener, will share her knowledge about monarch gardens and waystations. This naturalist educator will be bringing caterpillars, maybe butterflies, and some hands-on activities. Toby Flowers is a young science geology investigator. He will be exhibiting his collection of rocks and minerals and will be available to answer any questions. No registration is required. Families are invited to drop in at any time throughout the morning. Call the Children’s Room at 978-412-8713 with any questions. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH – This summer get your Downton Abbey fix as The Trustees of Reservations have officially opened their doors for the season at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. 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You're spending your nights standing on the sidelines, cheering your daughter as she dribbles a soccer ball across the field. Or maybe you're cheering on your quarterback son as he yells "hut" at a football scrimmage. The school year - and its associated sports - is an exciting time. But with that excitement comes the risk of traumatic injuries - including concussions. Concussions are generating a lot of attention these days as an increasing amount of research highlights the difficulties in treating them. To this end, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has developed Sports Concussion Guidelines available in both English and Spanish - to help coaches, schools, parents and athletes better understand concussions, and when an injured athlete should be allowed to return to play. The guidelines cover the following: Players: Concussions can happen in any sport and at any time during the season. A concussion can occur when the head hits, or is hit by, a solid surface. It can also happen when the head's motion is stopped suddenly, even if it doesn't strike, or is struck by, a solid surface. If you witness changes in the behavior or personality of a player on your team, or if you see them giving a blank stare, acting
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I wonder about some of these studies. A new one out claims that if we run five minutes a day, we'll live a longer life. The 55,000 participants in the study (which went on for many years) ranged in age from 18 to 100. Runners had much lower risk of cardiovascular mortality, with a bonus three years tacked on to their life span. Even runners who ran approximately 51 minutes a week had this same reduced mortality. Their conclusion: Running five to 10 minutes a day results in this reduced mortality.
Despite its conclusion, the research doesn't actually say "five minutes per day." The study also didn't say why it has to be running. I wonder, too, about the people who participated. If they were healthy enough to run for a half hour, maybe they were already in a health category that would give them a longer life. In terms of impact on the body, I don't understand why a five-minute run multiple times a week is as good as a half-hour run when it comes to cardiovascular strength. This is one time I'm going to give a thumbs-down on research study suggestions, at least for us, and point to another study (2011)
that calls for 15 minutes a day or 90 minutes a week of moderateintensity activity ... like walking. A brisk 30-minute walk a few times a week has benefits. Or spending time on a treadmill or stationary bicycle, or swimming in a pool. Best bet: malls that open their doors early for morning walkers. That environment is warm/cool (depending on the season), has a level surface and is safer than being out on the streets. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Managing pain can be tough, whether you're one of the 100 million Americans with chronic pain, or only suffer from the occasional backache or headache. September is National Pain Awareness Month, the perfect time to make sure you're managing your pain the best way possible. While many people can manage pain on their own, or can be helped by a primary care physician, those with unrelenting, challenging pain should consider seeing a pain medicine specialist. "One of the biggest mistakes patients make is not visiting a pain medicine specialist such as a physician anesthesiologist when they experience persistent, complex pain," says Dr. Richard Rosenquist, chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Committee on Pain Medicine and chairman of the Department of Pain Management in the Anesthesiology Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. "Physician anesthesiologists and other pain medicine specialists can fully assess a patient's pain and prescribe a treatment plan. This may incorporate medications, injections that can control pain for
anesthesiologist members note these five mistakes patients in pain often make: 1. Taking medication incorrectly. Whether you're taking opioids (narcotics) for chronic pain or an over-the-counter pain remedy such as ibuprofen for a sore back, don't take more than prescribed or recommended by the manufacturer. With prescription pain medication, taking more than directed can lead to addiction or even accidental overdose. It's critical to follow your physician's instructions carefully. If you're still in pain after taking the prescribed dose, contact your physician to discuss other pain relief options. 2. Choosing the wrong medication. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help you manage the pain of a sprained ankle or twisted knee without seeing a doctor. But choosing the right pain relief medication can depend on your health history. If you have liver problems or consume three or more alcoholic drinks a night, avoid acetaminophen which can cause liver damage. And antiinflammatory pain relievers such as ibuprofen and naproxen can
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ROWLEY: Turn of -----------------------------------------------------------PETTENGILL HOUSE - The Pettengill House’s tenth annual Operation Backpack program is in full swing! the century Victorian in The Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profit community social service agency providing services to more than the historic town center 3,100 men, women, and children, 729 of whom are deemed homeless, in Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, with recent updates. OfMerrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. Please join us in our goal of helping fered at $419,900. all children begin this school year prepared for school and ready to learn by donating new school supplies and backpacks. We have collection bins at the following locations through the end of August: Amesbury: Amesbury Public Library, Flatbread Company, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provident Bank, Stone Ridge ROWLEY: Mixed Properties, Stop & Shop, Supercuts, Unity on the River; Merrimac: Port Church; Newbury: Newburyport use Antique needs Five Cents Savings Bank; Newburyport: The Dance Place @ Tannery, Hope Community Church, Institution work but can be your for Savings, Marshalls, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provident Bank, Stone Ridge Properties, Supercuts, Walgreens, YWCA of Greater Newburyport; Rowley: Institution for Savings; Salisbury: Institution office and home. for Savings, Latitude Sports Clubs, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Tom’s Discount Store; Seabrook: Offered at $329,900 The Dollar Tree, Walmart; West Newbury: West Newbury Food Mart. At this time our greatest needs are larger backpacks for high school students, binders, calculators, folders, highlighters, loose leaf paper, index cards, post-it notes, markers, pencil cases, rulers, sharpies, and scissors. A complete school supply list is attached to each bin. Gift Certificates and monetary donations are also gladly accepted. Checks can be made payable to The Pettengill House, Inc. with “Operation Backpack” noted on the memo line. All donations are tax 165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969 deductible. The Pettengill House, Inc. families with school-aged children in need of backpacks (or to become www.rowleyrealestate.com Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454 a client of Pettengill) please call (978) 463-8801 to set up an appointment. -----------------------------------------------------------PLUM ISLAND - Beach plum and cranberry picking has a long history on Plum Island. And it’s an activity that continues today at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Beginning on Monday, August 25th, those interested in picking beach plums and/or cranberries on the refuge will be able to pick up a free permit at the refuge headquarters during normal 61 Old Jacobs Rd, Georgetown 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 148 $239,000 $227,500 $239,000 business hours (8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday). A total of 50 2 Westminster Rd, Merrimac 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 66 $239,000 $229,000 $249,900 permits will be issued this year. The number of permits issued in a given 38 Madison St, Amesbury 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 44 $259,900 $259,900 $259,900 year is based on the abundance and quality of the fruit. Permits will be 7 Old Essex Rd, Ipswich 3 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 420 $239,000 $190,000 $279,000 issued on a first–come, first-served basis. This year there will be a specific collection period for each of the two berries. 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Those with further questions about 22 Baileys Ln, West Newbury 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 365 $359,900 $360,000 $374,900 berry collecting should contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753. -----------------------------------------------------------325 High St, Ipswich 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 55 $365,000 $354,000 $375,000 ROWLEY - Rowley Book Club to meet Thursday, September 4 at 5 Sunset Dr, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 28 $379,900 $385,200 $379,900 6:30 p.m. To kick off their fall season, the Rowley Library Book Club 73 South St, Newbury/Byfield 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 83 $379,900 $369,000 $399,900 invites you to read The Son by Philipp Meyer, then come to the Rowley 15 Newhall, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 99 $415,000 $405,000 $429,900 Library on Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m. for a discussion. 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Thursday 1 Hemlock Rd, Boxford 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 36 $529,900 $517,500 $529,900 September 4 will see the Opening Ceremonies @ 6 pm on the steps of the 284 Perkins Row, Topsfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 32 $539,999 $520,000 $549,999 Rowley Town Hall, 139 Main St. Proclamations will be read and church 63 Crooked Pond Rd, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 79 $649,900 $635,000 $649,900 Continued on page 17 57 Perkins Row, Topsfield 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Ranch 152 $597,000 $550,000 $729,000 79 Main St, Wenham 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 56 $759,000 $692,000 $759,000 Site Work 8 Horton St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Victorian 160 $699,500 $650,000 $815,000 excavation contractorS 14 Basin St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Contemporary 70 $894,000 $865,000 $894,000 Septic tankS & 51 Country Club Way, Ipswich 10 room, 3 bed, 4f 1h bath Contemporary 1254 $699,900 $699,900 $899,900 SyStem contractorS 35 Ipswich Rd, Boxford 12 room, 8 bed, 4f 0h bath Colonial 123 $945,000 $815,000 $995,000 container Service 8 Water St, Ipswich 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 344 $1,099,000 $973,505 $1,099,000 22 Bunker Hill Rd, Ipswich 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape 288 $1,490,000 $1,270,000 $1,725,000
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• Rowley • Sports Sports Sports By John McCarthy, Realty After being an active REALTOR® for 13+ years there are some myths about real estate agents, some of which are true, some are not and some not very nice. Everyone has some story of how they went about buying or selling a home. Like many stories they tend to get embellished or told from only one side. At the end of my career I will have to write a book outlining some of the best stories but until then I thought I would share some of the most popular myths and truths behind REALTORs®. Myth #1: REALTORS® know your area. Fact: They should, but often times do not. For example, if you are working with a buyer’s agent in a town that has septic systems, do they know the regulations and what to ask for if a system has failed. Are they asking YOU for directions to the next house to see? Make sure your agent has done their homework and is knowledgeable about the area. Myth #2: REALTORS® work 24/7. Fact: We do have lives outside of real estate, but your REALTOR® should NEVER turn down an opportunity to show your home. If he/she can’t show it than someone in their office should. By not allowing a home to be shown, you could potentially lose a buyer. Your REALTOR® and their agency should be available to show your home with reasonable notice, always. Myth #3: REALTORS® only want a sale. Fact: What good REALTORS® want is exactly what you want. If that is to sell your home or to find you a home and walk you through the process, that is what we want. If that means showing the house one time or 100 times then so be it. We work for you. Myth #4: I can find more homes for sale by calling lots of REALTORs®. Fact: Unlikely. One suggestion instead is to pinpoint an area you are looking to buy in. Find out who is doing the most business and call him/her. Another option is to talk with someone who just bought or sold to get their opinion on their REALTOR®. Showing properties is time-consuming. If you find a REALTOR® you like that knows the area, he/she can tell you all about a home, saving you time and effort. Why go see the home that looks great online but doesn’t mention the fact it sits in between two homes right out of Sanford and Son. Myth #5: REALTORS® are Always Late to Appointments Fact: This is often true. Why
other REALTOR®s don’t respect your time is beyond me. We are all busy, hopefully your REALTOR® will be timely when you set an appointment. Not sure if you can tell but this is a pet peeve of mine. Myth #6: I'll get the best deal on the house I want if I only call the agent listed on the For Sale sign. Fact: Not always true. I have written about it before, but you should take the time to learn about a REALTORS® duties and obligation to their seller or buyer before shopping. The REALTOR® selling the home is contractually bound to represent and get the best deal for the home seller. That said, we are obligated by our Code of Ethics to perform in a fair and professional manner. Myth #7: I need to sign a buyer agency agreement with my agent. Fact: Not true. How do you know you’re a good match with an agent on the very first day? If an agent asks you to sign an agency agreement before you feel comfortable about it ask him or her to hold off, say you want to see if things work out first. If they push and you don’t feel comfortable then you have a decision to make. Myth #8: We work for free. Fact: No, however there is a home in the area where the seller is trying to save some money and sell on their own. So far they have had no success. The owner has been calling me almost daily to get advice as to what to do next. I have walked him through the process and while he is a very nice person I don’t think he understands that REALTORs only get paid when we sell your home. Oh well, good thing I am a multi millionaire and am just working to keep busy!!! Myth #9: REALTORS® drive luxury cars while talking on their cell phones. Fact: This is not always true but there is a hint of truth to it. There are agents who try to impress by driving 6 figure cars and showing off the latest technology. I would hope that they make a better impression on you by proving their hard work and driving something that they can throw their “sold” signs in without worrying about scuffing the car up. Myth #10: There are only 10 myths. Fact: No, there are probably a lot more. There are a lot of misconceptions about REALTORS®. Call or sit down with one before deciding to sell or buy a home with them. They should be able to provide answers to your questions and concerns. If you have any questions about this
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On Sunday September 7th after individual church services there will be the Closing Ceremonies on the Town Common @ 1 pm, and families are invited to bring picnic lunches to enjoy the sounds of The Senior Tones on the bandstand from 12 noon – 4 pm. Come on out to help make Rowley’s 375th Anniversary Celebration its best ever! -----------------------------------------------------------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 -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper goods, or personal hygiene products for the Rowley Food Pantry in the basket in the Library lobby. 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