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November 27 - December 3, 2013 Vol. 10, No. 4

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By Walter Hardy, Correspondent ––––––––––––––––– T R I T O N M I D D L E & HIGH SCHOOL 21ST CENTURY PROGRAM - What would Thanksgiving dinner be without the traditional apple pie dessert that The Town Common Courtesy Photo was popularized in the early 1800s? Yet this was reality last year for many of our district’s home bound citizens. For some reason the apple pie had been replaced with an apple! History tells us that in 1621 the Pilgrim’s celebrated their first harvest in the new world and there was no apple pie. I’m sure last year’s replacement wasn’t meant to be a history lesson. Students throughout this country are known for their compassion Continued on page 2

No Farms, No Food

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– AMESBURY – After the Nov. 5th election, Mayor Thatcher Kezer trailed challenger Ken Gray by two votes. After a day-long recount of the more than 4,000 votes cast, Gray led by three votes. But as of the end of the week, Kezer was holding on to hopes that seven questionable ballots might give them enough votes to stay in office for another term. Hopes faded and on Friday he conceded the election to Gray. The Board of Registrars and City Clerk Bonnijo Kitchin concluded a day of counting ballots in Photo by Stewart Lytle the Amesbury City Hall auditorium with a vote Mayoral candidate Ken Gray shows his frustration total of 2,094 for Gray to as the recount drags on, while Mayor Thatcher Kezer listens to a discussion of a ballot issue. 2,091 for Kezer.

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– percent of the population was engaged in farming, at least two Presidents – Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman – were By Stewart Lytle, Reporter members, as was artist ––––––––––––––––– Norman Rockwell. NEWBURYPORT The Grange was – After meeting with instrumental in not only the newly re-elected persuading Congress to Mayor Donna Holaday, deliver mail and provide the Newburyport electricity to rural areas, R e d e v e lopment Photo by Stewart Lytle but in fighting for social Farms prosper on the North Shore Authority has postponed REGIONAL – Mention the reform such as the right of women any decision about the Grange and it conjures up an image to vote and the direct election of future of its 4.2 acres of farmers in the early part of the U.S. senators. on the Merrimack River But the power of the Grange and last century fighting for their rights waterfront until after the its visibility has declined in recent to a better life in rural America. holidays. Founded just after the Civil War decades as the number of farmers “She wants time to in 1867, when southern farmers has declined to less than 2 percent The waterfront. Photo by Stewart Lytle consult with the new were devastated by the conflict, the of the population. council members and see where things stand,” said NRA chairman Tom To Jackie Carter, her family Grange, a non-profit group with Salemi. “We want to all be on the same page.” chapters in 36 states, grew to be and friends, who are active in the Continued on page 3 Continued on page 3 a potent political force. When 40

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Newburyport Education Foundation Kicks Off Naming Campaign NEWBURYPORT - The Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) announced it has kicked off a Naming Recognition Campaign to raise money for the Newburyport Public Schools. The NEF’s campaign offers naming opportunities at the new Bresnahan School as a way to recognize donors for their support. The Bresnahan School has already been named by the city to honor former Superintendent Francis Bresnahan, but the School Committee has authorized the NEF, in concert with the Superintendent, to name rooms at the new school through the NEF “Make Your Mark” program. Over the last 10 years, naming tributes at the high school and middle schools have recognized businesses, alumni, and community members. With the new school opening in Fall, 2014, now is the perfect time to do the same at the new school. Funds raised through the naming campaign will fund projects across the district, chosen for their strategic value, to be part of the current NEF campaign. “We are proud to continue this tradition by giving donors the opportunity for recognition at the new elementary school” said Jeff Gray, NEF president. “Our recognition program is a great way to honor a loved one or make a permanent tribute and benefit the Newburyport Public Schools at the same time.” Chase and Lunt Insurance is one of the first donors in this new campaign and donated $15,000 to benefit the

Newburyport Public Schools. The gift will be recognized with the naming of the new lobby at the Bresnahan Elementary School. “Our support of the schools through the NEF is part of our ongoing community involvement, and we are very pleased to contribute to enhancing the learning environment for students,” said Jay Howlett, president, Chase and Lunt Insurance. “The Newburyport business community has been a vital partner to the schools and their support has made Newburyport a leader not only in school-business partnerships, but also in the formation of a local education foundation,” said Cindy Johnson, NEF board member. “Chase and Lunt’s Jay Howlett was an early board member of what is now the NEF Business Coalition. The Institution for Savings and the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, founding supporters of the NEF, have been recognized through the program, as has the NAID Foundation, a stalwart supporter of school-business partnerships.” The robotics lab at the middle school was named for its benefactor, Strem Chemicals Inc., and the Zampell Companies have a science classroom named to recognize their generous support, Johnson added. Gifts from alumni account for several more naming recognitions. The NHS Class of 1953 named the library’s circulation desk

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for their beloved librarian, Virginia Bilmazes Bernard. The Class of 1938 used their class treasury to benefit their alma mater and named the lobby at the high school. Similarly, the class of 1942 named the office of the Dean of Students and Edmund and Ruth Burke named the Newburyport Room in the NHS main office. Several community members and educators have also been honored by family and friends by having a room named for them. Most recently, Jonathan and Betsy Woodman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by honoring local jazz musician and legend Les Harris, Sr., with a gift to the NEF and a permanent plaque outside a music room. Other honorees include former City Councilor Chester W. Hawrylciw (photography lab), former Mayor Edward G. Molin (band room), Thomas Nicholas Pecorelli, NHS ’88, (video production studio), former Assistant Principal Richard Lamothe (library reading area), former NHS teacher Roger Gagnon (English/Social Studies faculty offices), and local engineer John O’Connell (engineering technology lab). Other donors may choose to honor and remember a family member in the same way. The Ashe family most recently honored grandmother Frances Ashe by naming the Mac lab at the high school. The Skiba family will name a room at the new Bresnahan School, as will proud

grandfather and community leader Jack Bradshaw. In addition to rooms and larger areas, donors may also name an auditorium seat. The Class of 1953 recently completed a campaign to name a seat in the NHS auditorium for each of their classmates. This aspect of the “Make Your Mark” program is being expanded this year to the middle school auditorium. The NEF has announced a one-year campaign to raise $170,000 for the lights, sound equipment, and curtains not included in the City’s renovation of the Molin/Nock. Arts lovers, former students, community members and more may name a seat by making a donation of $100 to the auditorium campaign. Make Your Mark naming opportunities still available at the Bresnahan School include the patio, basketball court, playground areas, conference rooms, computer rooms, classrooms, offices, art rooms, literature closets, and more. Donations can be made by an organization, business, or individuals to name a room and honor a teacher, family member, or alumni class with a lasting tribute. A plaque outside the classroom, office or other area commemorates the tribute. Naming opportunities range from $2,500 to $100,000. To learn more about the NEF’s current campaigns and the Make Your Mark donor recognition program, please email info@NewburyportEF.org or visit www.NewburyportEF.org.

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and community service. Their labors are not always recognized to the general public, but always appreciated and welcomed by the recipients. Students do, however, recognize and experience the gift of giving to those less fortunate. Triton’s students are examples of the best! Throughout any given year you can find students coordinating food drives, blood drives, coats drives, holiday tea concerts, and now their newest venture, Pies on

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Wheels. Pies on Wheels is one of sixteen afterschool 21st Century programs. This original Triton program was created partly out of need, but like all 21st programming it has a dual purpose. As a project-based learning program, students learn by doing and have a great time doing it. Under the direction of Sharon Bolduc, Triton’s Cafeteria Manager and Triton Middle School Instructional Assistant, Tarri Bridgewood, twenty six

middle and high school students meet weekly to prepare for the upcoming pie bake off. Over one hundred pies will be baked and delivered to Triton’s three district town’s Council on Aging (COA) locations for distribution on Thanksgiving. Area COA coordinators and volunteers spend much of their holidays ensuring those less fortunate receive a hot holiday “Meals on Wheels” meal and a little companionship. A hot meal,

including pie and a smiling face from the visiting delivery volunteer, means the world to those dining alone. Triton students are proud to be partnering with the COA this year to help bring a sweet Thanksgiving to our home bound. Pies on Wheels Recipe: Twenty plus students covered in flour (Flour Power), fifty pounds of all-purpose flour, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, unsalted butter, apples, vanilla extract and lots of tender loving care.

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The Nov. 5th elections gave Holaday, a supporter of some development on the waterfront, four more years in the corner office at City Hall. But the face of the 11-member council has changed with five new members – Jared Eigerman, Charles Tontar, Larry Giunta, Meghan Kinsey and Bruce Vogel. At a meeting between Holaday and Salemi, the mayor asked that the NRA wait until January or February to begin finalizing its plans for the waterfront. The NRA, which has not scheduled a meeting for December, is considering several alternatives to development on its land. It believes it needs to raise about $4 million to make improvements to its parking lots and the waterfront park, plus it needs to put in place a larger revenue stream than just paid parking fees to maintain the park in the future. A plan, presented by the land planning company Union Studios, would build three mixed-use buildings with underground parking, retail shops and restaurants on the first floor and condominiums on the two upper floors. The Citizens for an Open

Waterfront (COW) has strongly opposed that plan and backed Holaday's challenger, council member Dick Sullivan, who came about 600 votes short of defeating the mayor. The opponents have continued after the election to be a vocal minority, showing up by the dozens at NRA meetings to fight plans for any development. The NRA members see the election results as a partial victory for its plans to develop the waterfront, but they are not sure where the city stands. Holaday, who Salemi has called “a great partner,” reversed directions during the campaign, saying she could no longer support building condos on the waterfront. She said she could support a retail and office-only project. The challenge is that her idea of building only commercial and retail space on the waterfront will not generate $4 million for park and parking lot improvements. “The city will have to come up with the difference, or find it somewhere else,” Salemi said. The retail and commercial-only option would lose, according to the NRA consultant's projections, between $1,150,000 and $2,550,000. The retail-only option

doesn’t magically appear on the supermarket shelf. Someone has to work hours to produce this food, whether it's a cut of steak, a head of broccoli, a stick of butter or a bushel of clams,” Johnson said. “The better educated the students are, the better chance they are to help pass agricultural legislation, to educate the next group of students or just to respect the hard work being done by our American Farmer.” The Massachusetts Grange, which traces its roots to 1873, has made a $100,000 contribution to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to pay for reconditioning two fields to grow crops as a way of educating some of the state's brightest students about farming, Carter said. The Grange is also working with public and private high schools and would like to approach other schools about partnering with them to plant gardens on school grounds. The Grange has also started or supported farmers markets, community and urban garden projects and worked on local events for Arbor Day and Earth Day. But the Grange wants to do more and remind people that it is a viable group to work with to promote agricultural education. On December 7, the Laurel

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Continued from page 1 West Newbury Grange, the battle to save farming in America is no less critical than it was when the organization was founded. One of her favorite bumper stickers, No Farms, No Food, “is so true,” she said. The Massachusetts Grange with five North Shore chapters – in Rowley, Boxford, Bradford, Beverly and West Newbury – has launched a new grass roots initiative to educate most city folks about the important role agriculture plays in the American economy. “With the emergence of community gardens, the push towards 'buy local', the importance of educating society about agriculture, now is the perfect opportunity for the Grange to step forward to become the leaders and teachers of the principles our Order was founded upon,” said Matthew Johnson, a member of the Laurel Grange of West Newbury, in his address last month to the state Grange meeting. He is a state president or master of the Massachusetts Grange. Working with the Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom program, the Grange is seeking ways it can inform students about farming. “Students should know where their food comes from. It

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AMESBURY - Lowellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boat Shop (LBS), in Amesbury, announces its eighth annual Holiday Open Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a two-day event (Dec. 7-8) that kicks off with Community an Art Show Preview Party (Dec. 6). Located directly on the banks of the Merrimack Connections he North. Carpentry Shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Masonry Largest Independent Newspaper . Landscaping . Roofing Community . Basements . Water Entry River, LBS and its scenic shores have attracted and inspired countless artists and photographers over the years. Now over fifty individuals will be displaying their creations as part of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wood and Water: a Mixed Media Exhibit.â&#x20AC;? The show . All Phases of Construction . Commercial/Residential OVER 25 YEARS of offers works from many members of the Newburyport Art Association (NAA) and other invited artists. The Holiday . All Maintenance Work . All Types of Restorations . Free Initial Consultation . 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Along with the art exhibit and sale, Lowellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be presenting unique LBS wood products, fresh evergreen trees, LBS apparel, Boat Shop jams and jellies, a wide variety of raďŹ&#x201E;e items (such as those from Greenery Design of Amesbury and Joppa Fine Foods of Newburyport) and a silent auction. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Live music will add to the festivities, with the Thomas Machine Works Band playing on Saturday and Demijon on Sunday. For the children, there â&#x20AC;˘ Established 26 years will be special ornament-making sessions. Santa will make appearances from 12 to 2 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday, GENERAL CONTRACTORS â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial - Residential L.L.C. and parents will be able to take pictures of their children with Santa in his dory. Lowellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boat Shop is located at 459 Main â&#x20AC;˘ Orientals &toWall-to-Wall Consultation Project Completion Street, in Amesbury. 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Cookie Walk 2013 will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m., after the library closes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the past two Initial Consultation ProjectNH Management Serving Northshore, MA & Southern FREE ESTIMATES years we have been very successful in raising money through the Cookie Walk program to go to the Friends of the Library,â&#x20AC;? Stephen Ruest, Owner Showroom located at: 62 Central St, Ipswich PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION said Erin Matlin, assistant APL director of the Amesbury Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Friends then turn that money around and give it All Types of Property Repairs www.ipswichfloorcovering.com all back to the library. We use this money to help fund programs and purchase supplies.â&#x20AC;? All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends, whose mission is to support the library and its staff, and to enhance the resources and services of the library. CALL: (978) 356-9312 The funds raised from memberships, fundraisers like the Cookie Walk, and the Book Shop pay for educational, cultural and technical programs for adults, teens and children, including museum passes subscriptions, refreshments, prizes and supplies for programs and activities, new furnishings, technology aids and any special requests made by the library staff. -----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - The Byfield Community Arts center will be having a craft fair on December 7. Local and regional crafters will be displaying their wares from 9:00am- 3:00pm. Interested crafters are asked to call 978-457-0208 to reserve a space. -----------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are pleased to host Ipswich humorist Doug Brendel on Wednesday, December 18th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Library community room. This event is free and open to the public. Brendel, known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Outsidah,â&#x20AC;? is a columnist for The Ipswich Chronicle and is the author of the cartoonillustrated Only in Ipswich book series. He will read from his funniest â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outsidahâ&#x20AC;? columns, and will be presenting material from his newly released book Ipswich Unzipped. Come hear Brendel offer his typically off-beat commentary on life in 948-8696 â&#x20AC;˘ www.thetowncommon.com â&#x20AC;˘ advertise@thetowncommon.com small-town New England from the standpoint of a newcomer. Join us for a lively discussion, Q & A, and book signing. There will be light refreshments and books for sale. All three of Brendleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Only in Ipswich books will be available. (From Brendel: â&#x20AC;&#x153;While supplies last. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;while supplies last.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying desperately to start a rush. We need to make room in our basement.â&#x20AC;?) -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Looking for some added spirit (or relief?) as the holiday season approaches? Instead of fighting for parking or waiting in line at a shopping mall, picture yourself touring a lovely National Historic Landmark home beautifully decorated for the holidays, participating in a holiday-themed cooking class, or taking a peaceful stroll with family and friends instead. The Trustees of Reservations are hosting holiday activities throughout the North Shore that are sure to get, and keep you, in the spirit of the season. And while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out and about, to make your holiday shopping easier, The Trustees also offer some local â&#x20AC;&#x153;Green Giftâ&#x20AC;? ideas including a new Appleton Farms Holiday Cheese Sampler featuring four of their hand-crafted cheeses and an Appleton Cooks! gift certificate good for hands-on culinary workshops. To learn more, stop by Appleton Farms (219 County Road, Ipswich) or call the farm, 978.356.5728. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - In observance of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Town Hall will close on Wednesday, November 27th at 12:00 noon and on Tuesday, December 24th at 12:00 noon. We wish everyone a safe & happy holiday. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Join us for tea and conversation with Connie Johnson Hambley, author of The Charity, a novel of suspense that features a Hamilton native caught up in the business of terrorism. Connie has over 25 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; business experience in finance, law and entrepreneurial enterprises. She has been a featured columnist for BusinessWeek and invited contributor to Nature Biotechnology. Thursday, December 5th; 4:00-5:00 PM; Newbury Town Library Meeting Room; Registration is required for this free event. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - New England Tenors Christmas Concert - A Fundraiser For St. Vincent De Paul Society Of Newburyport in the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, Newburyport on Sunday, December 8th. 3 O'clock. Tickets: $20 For Adults - $12 For Under 12 Years. Free Refreshments During Intermission. Additional Ticket Information Contact: Jan Kolman (978-462-3330) or Email (Kmknana@Verizon.Net) -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT Just in time for holiday gift giving, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will present its Third EXTERIOR SIGN REPAIR Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Happenings Arts & Crafts Fairâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, December 5, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Anna Jaques Hospital in both the Higgins Conference Room and the AJH CafĂŠ. Handcrafted items by Anna Jaques employees and TRUCK LETTERING volunteers will be available for sale. A 20% off coupon to the AJH Gift Shop will be given to everyone who makes a purchase from the crafters. Additionally, located in the hospital Atrium, several talented hospital and independent bakers WE MAKE BANNERS

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An extremely rare convergence of the Hebrew and Gregorian calendars will result in the first full day of Hanukkah falling on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time ever -- and the last time for another 75,000 years, experts say. The event even has its own trademarked term, "Thanksgivukkah." The eight-day holiday of Hanukkah, or Festival of Lights, starts this year at sundown on Wednesday, Nov. 27. While Thanksgiving officially has been around for 150 years, Hanukkah marks an event more than 2,000 years old, when the Jewish people rose up against their Assyrian conquerors in the first known successful rebellion against tyranny. When the Jews reclaimed the temple in Jerusalem, they rededicated it by lighting the lamp that hangs over the ark holding the Torah -- the sacred scroll - which must be kept lit at all times. However, only one day's oil was found, and it would take eight days for more to arrive. But, miraculously, that one-day supply of oil burned for all eight days.

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Don't Add an ER Visit to Your Holiday Plans something new for the big meal. Deep-fried turkey is a popular -and potentially dangerous -- way to prepare the bird. Just remember that you want people oohing and ahhing over the finished product, not the preparatory pyrotechnics. "The bird should be fresh or thawed -- not frozen -- and be careful to raise and lower it slowly to avoid splashing the hot grease," Mehrotra explains. "It's also important to make sure you don't have any skin exposed. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and gloves for protection. Finally, have a working fire extinguisher nearby at all times." Dietary Issues - Thanksgiving is the biggest eating day of the year, and even the most vigilant of us can easily overindulge. "The data shows large meals are less healthy than smaller meals more frequently," Mehrotra says. "So if you want to have the same amount of turkey, spread it out over several hours. You'll feel better for it." You can still take a nap during the third quarter of the football game, though. And don't forget that dietary restrictions still apply even on holidays. If you're on a special diet for health reasons, do your best to

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Amesbury has received a ratings upgrade from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, raising the city’s bond rating two levels from ‘A +’ to ‘AA”, Mayor Thatcher W. Kezer III announced today. This is the second bond rating upgrade the city Talk to us. has received within the past two years. Times change. Situations change. Occasionally even the law changes. A bond rating is a key metric measuring the city’s financial health and a crucial factor in determining the city’s cost Is your will out-of-date? Talk to us. to borrowing. Standard and Poor’s evaluated a number of factors while considering the city’s bond rating. Adequate budgetary flexibility and performance, strong liquidity, and a strong debt and contingent liabilities position are examples AND of the factors assessed by the rating agency in determining the city’s bond rating. A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W The report from Standard and Poor’s states “The stable outlook reflects our view of Amesbury’s continued consistent Arthur K. Ross, Jr. • Peter M. Ross fi nancial performance and underlying economy supported by strong management.” The report notes continued budgetary Downtown Ipswich – 20 Market St. • rossandrosslawyers.com 978-356-2000 flexibility and performance “with available reserves above 5% of expenditures for the past several years” while the city has “adopted a balanced general fund budget for 2014 without plans to draw down on its reserves.” Standard and Poor’s notes that Amesbury’s debt and Listen to Kathryn’s real estate radio program every Friday at 7:45 am postemployment benefits liability profile is strong with debt service as a percent of total government funds at 3.7% and benefit liabilities declining by $7 million on WNBP 1450 AM / 106.1 FM. due to savings from the city’s health insurance plan. “Another increase in Amesbury’s bond rating is evidence that Amesbury is RE/MAX Prestige sustaining its strong financial position,” said Mayor Thatcher Kezer. “Our 375 Boston Street continued focus on building healthy reserves, achieving balanced annual budgets, Topsfield, MA controlling costs through innovative means has substantially improved the city’s 978-887-7272 office overall financial health and continues to pay dividends over the long-term.” Kathryn O’Brien, M.Ed.

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The buyers are buying 14 Warren Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 98 $325,000 $320,000 $325,000 now. The interest rates remain 21 Mason Ln, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 141 $339,900 $339,900 $329,900 historically low. Generally higher rates mean less borrowing power 29 John Wise Ave, Essex 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 53 $299,900 $290,000 $389,900 for a consumer to buy your 5 Farnham Rd, Rowley 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Split Entry 28 $389,900 $380,000 $389,900 home. Waiting with the hope of 9 Federal St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 2h bath Colonial 12 $399,900 $399,900 $399,900 “getting more” for your home 36 Cross St, Rowley 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 107 $399,000 $367,500 $415,000 in the near future is unrealistic 32 Hardy St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 92 $419,000 $380,000 $429,000 according to every reliable survey 1 Laurel Dr, Wenham 7 room, 3 bed, 4f 0h bath Contemporary 203 $399,900 $380,000 $499,900 in our industry. 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The real estate myth that “no one buys a home during the Holidays” is debunked every time another property is sold between turkey dinners and gift wrapping. These past weeks have been exceptionally busy and based on the most frequent questions sellers and buyers ask, I offer Santa’s list of “do’s and don’ts”. 1. “What’s that smell?” Homes have aromas. Some are fresh and new. Some are old and stale. Some harbor animal or smoke odors. Some still have the fish dinner from last night hovering when a buyer is due to visit. There are steps a homeowner can take to clean the air but one must not draw attention to the remedy. If the home is vacant or needs freshening for other reasons, open windows and doors to air the home. During the colder months be sure to time such “airing” so that the home is warm and inviting in time to be shown. Use air fresheners sparingly and be careful when spraying over solid floors to avoid causing slippage. If you use aromatic candles, extinguish them at least twenty minutes before the showing and PUT THEM AWAY. Many buyers understandably assume that lit candles are being used to “hide” odors. A soft, clean scent rather than a strong fragrance should greet the buyer as the door opens. 2. “How about my pets?” I love mine and you love yours but a buyer may not share our devotion to our pets. The buyer, in fact, may have serious allergies or be afraid of pets in the home they wish to see. It is always best to take your pets for a long walk or ride when your home is being shown. I will not soon forget the demonic feline that greeted buyers and me as we climbed the stairs to the second floor. Standing on its back legs with front paws and claws reaching out to do facelifts on everyone, this hissing, growling guard cat saved that second floor with its beautiful bedrooms and baths from ever being seen or sold. On another occasion, a two hundred

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visitor room, Gerrish Breast Care Center, patient coordination software, surgeon headlights, a pledge towards the “Your Hospital” Capital Campaign and the scholarship fund for students pursuing an education in health care. Such gifts are possible through the Aid’s various fundraisers, especially Great Chef ’s Night in March and Holidays in Bloom in November. The Aid Association expresses gratitude for the ongoing generous response from greater Newburyport. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Residents of the Merrimack Valley look forward to the annual Christmas Fair at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St. in downtown Newburyport. The doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday Dec 7 for a special day of holiday shopping, music, and lunch. The fair features photos with Santa, a cookie walk, fresh holiday wreaths, a bake sale and candy sale as well as hand crafted gifts such as scarves, hats, blankets, teddy bear clothing, and jewelry. The ‘Souper Luncheon’ includes homemade soups and the renowned Central Church Fish Chowder. A highlight of the fair is the silent auction which includes fine gifts, paintings, gift baskets, vacation rentals and gift certificates from downtown merchants. Saturday Dec 7, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Congregational Church at the corner of Pleasant & Titcomb Streets. Admission is free. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Book Club will hold its 100th meeting Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. As its 100th read, the Rowley Library Book Club has chosen Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, an important contemporary American writer. This is a tale of three generation of fathers and sons, their joys, struggles, and efforts at forgiveness, as seen through the reflections of 76-year-old John Ames, a preacher living in Iowa, writing to his young son, who he knows he will not live to see grow up. Pick up your copy today, then join us on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, for a discussion. Come see why this book group has lasted so long! For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – The Annual Caroling on the Common holiday celebration, sponsored by local Girl Scouts, will be held on Sunday, December 8, at 4:30 pm. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - This month the Rowley Public Library is displaying pencil drawings by former Lynn resident Andrea LeJeune LaRiviere. Beginning her career as a graphic designer, Andrea moved on to book illustrations. Today she takes special commissions, usually in her favorite medium, Prismacolor pencil, and has won several prestigious awards. Her work will be on display at the library through the month of December. The Rowley Public Library, at 141 Main Street in Rowley, is fully accessible. For more information, call 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Intermediate Computer Classes for seniors offered at the Rowley Public Library By request, the next round of free computer classes for seniors at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., with popular teacher Carol Soucy will cover intermediate skills. Learn about Microsoft Word, Excel, email attachments, and more. Class meets on three consecutive Thursday mornings, December 5, 12, and 19, from 8:30 – 10 am. Call 978-948-2850 to register, space is limited. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Back by popular demand! The Friends of the Rowley Public Library is holding its 2nd Annual Holiday Basket Raﬄe. Come see the beautiful baskets on display at the Rowley Public Library until December 14. The prizes are worth over $1,600. The drawing will be December 14th @ 1pm at a reception in the Library Meeting Room. You don’t need to be present to win!! Win a holiday gift or a treat for yourself!! Cra-Z-Loom, Wine Lover’s, Providence Bruins, Dr. Suess, Birding, Yoga, children’s crafts, Pine Grove PTA and many more. Last year’s most popular Beekeepers are back this time with a World Series twist. There is something for everyone. Raﬄe tickets are available at the Rowley Public Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. They cost $1 each or 6 for $5. The Friends thank everyone who donated a basket. For a complete list of baskets and donors, go to the library website at rowleylibrary.org. For even more information, call the library at 978-948-2850. ------------------------------------------------------------

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Decorated for the Christmas Season in its Historical finery. It will be Open to the public the weekend of December 7th & 8th, Saturday & Sunday; from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. each day. There will be wonderful refreshments & live musical performances from local musicians. We will be featuring our wonderful 17th Century Historical House decorated in the traditional holiday style plus an extensive display of holiday decorations old & new; as accents throughout the house. This year we will be featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Around the Worldâ&#x20AC;? more beautiful selections from our Historical collection and the collections from some of our wonderful members. On Saturday, The LOCA Flute Ensemble of the North Shore & On Sunday, The Beverly High School Flute Club will be performing selections of Christmas Music in the Historical House from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. As a special treat for the Society again this year, the 2nd Grade classes from the Pine Grove School will be touring 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 Barn Christmas Tree. In the Historical Barn, this season; there is a unique display from our collection of Ice Cutting tools & implements used in the Ice Harvesting Industry during 19th and the early part of the 20th Century. ----------------------------------------------------------- SALISBURY - Salisbury Lions Club King Lion David "Chuck" Colburn announced today the the Salisbury Lions Club is again partcipating in the Anton Cleaners "Coats for Kids Project". The Lions will collect all sizes, good quality used

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