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Neighbor Against Neighbor in Local Historic District Fight By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––

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NEWBURYPORT – Just when the “We Support Anna Jaques Hospital” signs seemed to be disappearing from lawns here, houses and businesses have sprouted new enigmatic signs that say either Yes LHD Yes or Say No to LHD. It is not a new drug invading the city. LHD stands for Local Historic District. And the fight, which is pitting neighbor against neighbor, is whether Newburyport should create a new historic district along High Street and downtown between Federal and Winter streets to protect historic structures from being torn down or renovated without preserving their historic character. The signs have sprouted in recent weeks along major streets, but particularly on High Street. In one block there are a string of adjacent houses with signs that alternate between Yes and No for the LHD. Proponents of the new district believe that the many of the historic buildings

in the city will be in jeopardy of being demolished or altered significantly in the next real estate boom cycle. They point to several historic houses and buildings along High Street that were modified even during the real estate recession of the last several years. Opponents believe that the city is trying to impose strict guidelines on property owners that will limit their ability to upgrade and renovate older homes as property values begin to rise again. The irony is that much like the Anna Jaques Hospital fight, which pitted the an electricians union against the hospital, the LHD fight is not well defined yet. The electrical union wanted the hospital management to award a union-electrician company a contract to help build the hospital's expansion. The hospital gave the work to a non-union contractor, prompting the union to stage protests around the city and caused the supporters of the Continued on page 3

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– ROWLEY – When Debra Roberge's boss was on vacation, the assisted living facility in Danvers where she worked suddenly had fire alarms going off, fire trucks arriving and patients frightened. Although her job description involves primarily housekeeping duties, Roberge stepped in to assist the firemen and the repairmen fixing the alarm. And she helped calm the patients down. It was not the only time Roberge had taken on more responsibility that she was paid for. When Bob, a “difficult” Alzheimer's victim, refuses to cooperate with the Photo by Stewart Lytle nursing staff, sitting Debra Roberge with notes of commendation from in his room, saying patients' families. nothing, they turn to “I was awestruck,” she said of the Roberge for help. She and Bob have developed a award. She was even more impressed rapport. She has been able to break through the disease-induced fog in when Benchmark gave her a $500 his brain by tickling him and playing bonus and a plague. Then she was with him. She lets him help her clean beside herself with excitement when out the bird cage, so all day he sits the company sent a limousine to by the cage and watches to see if the whisk her off to a black-tie party at birds drop any seeds on the floor. the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. “It was fantastic,” she said. “You When they do, he rushes to pick would have thought I was going to them up. For these and dozens of other the Academy Awards.” Benchmark operates 46 assisted instances of helpfulness, Roberge's company, Benchmark Senior Living, living facilities for seniors in six New named her Service Champion of the England states and 21 facilities in Year. It has also nominated Roberge Massachusetts. It has been ranked Continued on page 3 to be the Humanitarian of the Year.

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as a volunteer at Pine Grove School and served as vice president and (ROWLEY) Mary Murphy of Rowley today announced her board member of Rowley Public Education Fund. She also served as a intention to seek another term on the Triton Regional School board member of the North Shore Arts Council, a member of the Triton Committee. My personal family situation has changed so as to allow Middle School PTA and Chair of the Rowley Cultural Council. me the time and opportunity to serve another term. “My commitment “There is important work to do over the next few years.� Murphy has never been stronger to a quality education for all students as said. “Currently, a proposed merger of the middle and high school well as maintaining a strong supportive community.� Murphy cited is under review. Whether or not we decide to go forward with this collaboration with members of the school committee, administration, proposal will depend on many factors currently being researched town officials and parents as the vehicle for accomplishing these goals. by a 21 member committee.� Murphy continues to recognize the Mary currently serves on the Finance Subcommittee where she reviews importance of seamless transitions between schools. and approves all district expenditures and continues to meet monthly Murphy acknowledged that the development and approval of the to track all parts of the budget. Previously she served on the Policy Mary Murphy of Rowley district’s annual operating budget is one of the primary responsibilities of Subcommittee, leading the effort to revise and update all of the district’s policies, including those related to student behavior, personnel and transportation. She the school committee. “The budgeting process has grown increasingly transparent. School is a part of the District Budget Advisory Committee, which includes school committee committee members spend hours reviewing and discussing the development of the budget members and town officials from Newbury, Rowley and Salisbury. in open session. This provides us with an opportunity to ask the administration clarifying “One of the most important reasons I wish to serve another term is the culture questions about the implications of budget decisions on student achievement.� of respect and professionalism that has been created within the current school Murphy admitted that next year’s budget process will likely be more difficult committee,� said Murphy. “We can agree to disagree on issues without resentment unless there is improvement in our nation’s economy, changes to our state funding or worries about hard feelings. formula and the proper funding of state mandates. “The effort to provide educational Mary was first elected to the Triton Regional School Committee in May 2006. opportunities for all students will be made tougher.� said Murphy, “Ensuring that She has lived in Rowley with her husband and two children for 18 years. Prior to her all students receive a quality education is my passion. Even though I no longer have election to the school committee, Mary coordinated arts and enrichment programs children attending Triton schools, I’ll never stop being a caring parent.�

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hospital to distribute signs announcing their supporting the hospital. In the LHD fight, the terms of the proposed new law are still being ironed out. The study committee continues to make revisions. The City Council does not yet have anything to look at. “Sometime this spring or summer, the study committee will present us its recommendations,� said Councilor at Large Ari Herzog, who is inclined to support the LHD, but does not know what it is yet. The proposed legislation would be assigned to a subcommittee, which would hold public hearings, before it decides whether to approve the LHD and send it to the full council, he said. The council must then have eight out of 11 votes to approve the new district. “I am getting postcards, phone messages (as well as emails),� Herzog said. “I don't know what to tell people.� As proposed by the study committee, the district would control changes to a home's exterior, but only if it can be seen from the street. It would not tell homeowners how to decorate their homes inside. The district would not interfere with routine maintenance or with additions of less than 100 square feet.

Also not affected under the proposal, as it stands now, would be shutters, storm windows and doors and window air conditioning units. It would also not cover mailboxes, house numbers, gutters or downspouts. The five-member study committee, chaired by Sarah White, which held two contentious public hearings last month, wrote that, “The proposed Newburyport Local Historic District is designed to promote the city's best known historic architecture and its setting.� The report, which is on the city's web site, says there will be “common sense guidelines� governing renovations and demolition of homes and businesses in the area. An estimated 800 homes are impacted. Any home built in the last 75 years is exempt. At the hearings, opponents questioned if the LHD is needed in historically minded Newburyport. “Appearances can be deceiving,� the study committee report on the city's web site says. “In recent years there have been numerous tear downs, destructive repairs, and incompatible additions to historic buildings.� The LHD, which would be appointed by Mayor Donna Holaday and approved by the Council, “would help stop harmful practices, encourage sympathetic renovations and new

construction and attract new property owners respectful of Newburyport's historic character.� A major concern for historic preservationists is that the historic structures are not protected from economic growth and change. In 1968, downtown Newburyport was partially and almost totally destroyed. Federal Urban Renewal funds restored downtown Newburyport, and the buildings that received federal money were protected from inappropriate alterations and demolition. But that protection ended in 2005. Today historic buildings are protected by the Historical Commission, which can delay any demolition or major renovations by up to a year. But it cannot stop change entirely. The proponents are particularly concerned about High Street, the major thoroughfare into the city, which is lined with historic homes and mansions, some of which are now divided into multiple apartments, while others have remained single family dwellings. The LHD, wrote Mary Baker Eaton on her web site, www.savenewburyport. org, “would protect the roadway against destructive changes, as well as ensure its historic character and charm for those of us who enjoy it today and for future generations.�

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COFFEE HOUR Dr. Mark Arsenault of Arsenault Family Chiropractic Centers would like to invite you to join him on Wednesday, April 11th from 8:30 - 9:30 AM at their North Hampton office for coffee hour. Parents will learn about real solutions for Ear Infections, Colic, ADD/ADHD, Digestive Irregularities, Asthma and Allergies. The workshop is part of the Healthy Seacoast Families Initiative to give back to the community and offer all Seacoast Families the information necessary to live a healthy and quality life. Please bring any health questions that you may have. You can register by calling Jennifer at 603-9641460. Dr. Arsenault has served seacoast families for 18 years, and is dedicated to making health a reality for every family. We look forward to seeing you!

Bill Gette takes you on a virtual trip to see the wildlife of Kenya. Wednesday, local standards, only 120 years old. Since April 11, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Meet at then she has researched a dozen more, and the Joppa Flats Education Center, One along the way discovered many interesting Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. and touching stories about the lives of Preregistration is not required. Call 978the people who owned and lived in these 462-9998 for information about additional houses, most with roots in Newburyport’s programs and events, or visit the Web site mariner and merchant past. She will tell a at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. selection of these stories. Coffee, tea, and desserts will be served. All are welcome. THURSDAY, APRIL 12th

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“IS THERE VALUE IN YOUR OLD AND RARE BOOKS?” Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the nationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing will give a free and open talk entitled, "Is There Value in Your Old and Rare Books?" The talk sponsored by the Newburyport Public Library will be held at the library located at 94 State Street in Newburyport on Thursday April 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The Town Common FRIENDS OF THE TOPSFIELD LIBRARY MONTHLY MEETING We will be discussing the many family and adult events that we sponsor, but none of these events will be possible without more help from the community. Our numbers are dwindling and future events are in danger of being cancelled. We are in need of volunteers! Please join us! Wednesday, April 11, 9:15 am Library Meeting Room For more information about the Friends and how you can help, email Beth Aylmer at eaylmer@verizon. net.

PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGY OF SEABROOK AND THE SEACOAST The Seabrook Library will proudly present Prehistoric Archaeology of Seabrook and the Seacoast on Thursday evening, April 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Presented by Brian Valimont of New England Archaeology Company in Newton, NH, will focus his talk on archaeological investigations at the recently discovered Beckman Woods site in Seabrook, NH, providing insight into ROUNDTABLE the Early Woodland Period along the New The Civil War Roundtable of the Hampshire seacoast. Beckman Woods is Merrimack is moving. We will meet at the only single component, Early Woodland carpentry service April Additions PM on Wednesday 11th at our Period site that has been well documented STORIES FROM HISTORIC complete HOUSES 7:30 On Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at new location, the East Parish Methodist in this area. Our previous understanding and Bathroom 1:00pm, at the First Religious Kitchen Society, Church, Salisbury remodeling Square (route 1), of the Early Woodland Period has been 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Linda Salisbury,MA. Robert May will speak on gleaned from multi-component sites decks & Porches renovations drywall Tulley will present “Stories from Historic “Richard Johnson: ex-slave and member like Rock’s Road and Hunt’s Island. Houses” in the Parish Hall of the First of USCT and GAR.” Admission is free Unfortunately, clear separation of the Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, in and anyone with an interest in America’s Early Woodland component from the Newburyport. The Parish Hall is next to the Civil War is invited to attend. For more other site components was not achieved church on Pleasant Street in Newburyport. information visit our web page www. at these unstratified, multicomponent licensed & insured A semi-retired docent at the Historical cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462- sites. Therefore, single component sites Society of Old Newbury and a member 8518. will prove to be critical in reconstructing of the Newburyport Preservation Trust, past chronological, subsistence and Linda began her business of researching WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE: settlement patterns in areas like the New the history of old houses in Newburyport THE WONDERS OF KENYA Hampshire seacoast where clear separation almost ten years ago, by first investigating Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director of components is often difficult to achieve. The program is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 474-2044.

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The Ipswich Family YMCA will once again be hosting the 7th Annual “Chase the Gorilla Down Argilla” 5K on Saturday, April 14th at 9 a.m. For additional race info you can contact the Y at 978-356-9622 or connect with Fitness Director Terry Gauthier at gauthiert@ northshoreymca.org 99% SPRING WORKSHOP - PEACEFUL DIRECT ACTION TRAINING IN APRIL On Saturday, April 14 at 10:00am at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, there will be a peaceful direct action training session for people who want to support climate crisis, constitutional amendment and occupy movements. To register and obtain more information, log on to moveon.org, which is handling the registration. National sponsors of The 99% Spring training include 350.org,

BACK TO THE BEAN Ham and bean supper, hosted by Bethany Masonic lodge, home made with all the fixings. Saturday, April 14th 31 Green St, Newburyport from 4:30 -6:30pm adults $8 kids $4. Service with a smile and atmosphere that can’t be beat. "Come back to the bean.", "Best beans around!" SUNDAY, APRIL 15th

SIX SINGERS FROM EXSULTEMUS Six sublime voices from the early music choir Exsultemus bring us early Tudor England, c. 1500-1520--the world of the young Henry VIII. T Reception follows. The concert will also be presented in four other towns in the Boston area from April 12 to 16. Sunday, April 15th, 4 PM Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County Street, Ipswich $30. general admission; $25., seniors and Salem Athenaeum Members. Students with ID free. Tickets at the door cash or check only. Presented by the Cambridge Society for Early Music HEALTHY KIDS DAY Information and credit card sales at our Make it a Play Date! On Saturday, web site, www.csem.org. Tel.: 617-489April 14 from 10am to Noon the Ipswich 2062 Family YMCA at 110 County Road is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day. This PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW is a FREE family event Find full schedules New England Coastal Landscapes at www.northshoreymca.org. For more Photography Show @ Atria Merrimack information, contact Bill Petryszyn at 978- Place 85 Storey Ave. Newburyport. Sunday, 356-9622. April 15 - Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Artist LAUREL GRANGE OPEN HOUSE On April 14th, 2012 at 1:30 pm Laurel Grange is holding an open house for the re-organization of laurel junior grange. Come by and see what junior grange can offer your child(ren) between the ages of 5 and 14. The grange hall address is 21 Garden Street, West Newbury, Ma 01985. If you have any questions please contact Jackie Carter at 978-352-2986 or email me at midnight721@verizon.net IRISH GENEALOGY 101 Thomas Toohey will present Irish Genealogy 101: Six Steps to find your ancestral home an animated explanation of the classic steps to Irish Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. You can register online at www. amesburylibrary.org or contact Margie at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@mvlc.org

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AMESBURY - Genealogy Workshop - Richard Doyle, a retired Newburyport High School teacher, will present a 4 week course on Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library. The course will run Thursdays, June 7, June 14, June 21, and June 28 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The program will be held on the main floor in the Amesbury Room. He will discuss how to get started, sources that are available and a lot more valuable information. Registration is required as space is limited. To sign up go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org then click on Programs or email Margie at mwalker@mvlc.org. -----------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Most people who live in this area will tell you there is a lot of support when needed. There are artists groups, performers encouraging each other at every turn. There are animal shelters, a crisis center for victims of domestic violence, religious groups, food pantries, soup kitchens and more, all to assist those in need. On April 22nd, there is an event to offer such support to a man in need, an artist based in Amesbury who is living with cancer: John Ethan Burke Dubus, known as Jeb Dubus. Due to severe symptoms from a late diagnosis, he has been unable to • simple everyday tasks. A group of friends and work for the last few years. His house was lost to foreclosure, and he struggles daily to accomplish family have come together to organize an event titled, “Family Matters: An Afternoon of Performance Exploring Themes of Family Life, Grace and Gratitude”. Details are as follows: Sunday, April 22, 4-7pm at The Performing Arts Center The Governor 's Academy 1 Elm Street Byfield Featuring musical performance by jazz saxophonist Danny Harrington and classical guitarist Jeff Miller, dance performance by Exit Dance • and Andre Dubus III. Special guest • appearance by Academy Award Theatre, and readings by authors John Badalament, Marianne Leone Cooper winning actor, Chris Cooper. Reception 4-5, Performance 5-7 Refreshments provided by Howling Wolf Taqueria of Salem, MA and other local establishments. Tickets: $100 Go to www.jebdubuscancerfund.com to purchase tickets or contribute in any way. -----------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - FREE APPRAISAL DAY Sunday - April 29th, 10-5 - Over 25 years of experience, third generation in the business. Bring any oriental rug (s) for this appraisal day. A rare opportunity for you to get all the information you always wanted... the verbal appraisal would include the following info, the origin of your rug (s) , age, the story behind the design the design, structure, materials, dyes, and most importantly the value of your rug (s). if your rug (s) are too large to bring over, please call us , we can arrange an "in home appraisal service"* Epic Oriental Rugs offers the following services, Hand washing, repair, restoration, moth proofing, appraisals, and yes we guarantee to take your Rug in trade!* We look forward to see you. Epic Oriental Rugs, 597 Lafayette Rd. Hampton 603 601 6811 epicorientalrugs.com. * There would be a small charge for the in home appraisal service. * Trade in guide lines, A Rug can be traded for the same size or larger. 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For further information please contact the Newburyport Public Library. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Public Library Book Donation Days – March 24th and April 28th - The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are getting ready for the annual Book and Bake Sale. We’ll be accepting donations of gently used Books, DVDs, and CDs on two Saturday mornings: March 24th and April 28th from 9:00am until Noon. Donations may be dropped off in the Library Meeting Room. We accept: Fiction, NonFiction, Art, Gardening, How-To, Cookbooks, Hardcover, Paperback, Children’s Books including picture books, Young Adult titles, DVDs and CDs in their original boxes. No textbooks, encyclopedias, digests, magazines or VHS tapes please! And Save the Date for the Rowley Library Book and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 at the Rowley Public Library, rain or shine. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library, all proceeds benefit the Library. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Town of Salisbury, through its operations and maintenance contractor, Pennichuck Water, will be conducting water main and hydrant flushing now through Friday, May 11th, 2012. This annual maintenance program involves opening flushing valves to create increased water flows which dislodge and clean out naturally occurring sediment in pipelines. The flushing process may cause a slight discoloration of water and/or a short period of low water pressure. Please avoid washing clothes during this time period. Please be assured that the water is safe to drink and any discoloration will clear up after the water is run for just a few minutes. This flushing program is necessary to help maintain the quality of the water throughout our water distribution system. If you have any questions please contact Pennichuck Customer Service at 800-553-5191. ---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COA HILTON SENIOR CENTER 43 Lafayette Rd Salisbury is open to all and presents the following opportunities. ¢entsible Savers, Tuesday, April 17th @ Noon, Learn the fine art of coupon clipping to make the most of your shopping dollars from the Coupon Queen Linda Randall. Come and join the fun and learn all about how to save big with coupons and refunds, free. Please call to pre-register 978-462-2412 ---------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD – Essex County Trail 68 Lafayette Road (Route 1) • Seabrook, NH Association’s 17th annual Equine Expo being held on April 28, 2012 from 9-3 in the Arena & We Are Buying Diagolmodnds at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Route One, Bought & Topsfield, MA. This popular event draws • Diamonds - All Sizes • Gold Chains Sold over 1000 people each year. Businesses, • Platinum • Sterling Silver horse groups, and individuals will be selling • Class Rings • Wedding Bands anything equine related (new & used) as well • Diamond Jewelry • Broken Jewelry Jewelry as services for the horse and rider/driver. If Repair you are looking to outfit the kids for the show season, upgrade your horses equipment, purchase supplements, gifts, horse statures, Open Monday -Friday 12-6 books and herbal products this is the place to be. We will have a table of free information, trail maps and much more. A demonstration ring in the building will be running all day. Planned demos include Sharon Smith, the Horse Crooner, Cathie Anderson, Bitless Bridle training, Mike Hughes, Crib Free, 68 Lafayette Road (Route 1) • Seabrook, NH Dana Stillwell, twin mules, Jill Bushmann DC, & We Are Buying Diagolmodnds horse adjustment, Julie Dillon, gaited horses ALL YOU CAN EAT • Gold Chains • Diamonds All Sizes Bou ght & Breakfast Buffet and NEER, rescue pony. 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• Sports • Sports Sports By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty In the past two weeks we have had an open house with over 35 groups, a “bidding war” on a high end home and seen most of our listings go under agreement. Obviously this is great for sellers and the economy in general, and just as importantly hopefully a sign of good things to come. Last week I ran across a possible seller who mentioned that they were thinking of trying to sell their home on their own. Her argument was that they can do it themselves and save some money. In theory this is true. However, let me try to shoot down this argument with some facts and tell you what a REALTOR® can do for you and how we go about doing it. Why don’t I just use a discount service or sell it myself? What does a real estate agent do for you besides find buyers?

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Single Family Listings: 37 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,377.41 Avg. List$: $470,738 Avg. List$/SqFt: $209 Avg. DOM: 188.92 Avg. Sale$: $453,334 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $200

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You may think you know what houses are selling for in your area but do you know why some didn’t sell? Do you know what houses are going on the market? We do not have the listings on all houses locally but we have been in them all and know of many that may come on the market soon. REALTORS® go out on their own, by themselves or with other agents, and look at property after property after property. An experienced REALTOR® can tell you why the house down the street or on the other side of town did or didn’t sell. That knowledge can be worth lots of $. So, where do you find a Realtor® that isn’t all the mean things that guy said? Like finding any good professional, the best way to locate an agent is through recommendation from friends or those who have bought or sold homes recently. Ask for references and check each thoroughly. Also, make sure you are talking to a REALTOR®, someone who has joined the local (North Shore Association of Realtors or NSAR) and national (National Association of Realtors or NAR) agencies. Lastly, make sure your realtor has a thorough knowledge of the area and can document his/her success in selling properties. Like I tell my clients I am not going to get rich by selling your home, it is about taking care of your clients so they become future clients and friends. This is how you are successful. To make a few dollars doing something unethical never makes much sense to me. Please feel free to call me as I would be happy to explain what else I can do to sell your home or help you buy one. I can’t guarantee 35+ groups at your open house but I promise to listen to what you have to say, honest. If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at john@rowleyrealestate.com

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Quite a bit. We provide information on the local market to help you price your property realistically. We keep you up to date of changes in the market which may affect your property. You must handle all the paperwork and legalities on your own: disclosures, home inspections, valuation, negotiating the deal, closing, etc. In addition to taking up a lot of your time, all this involves expert knowledge about real estate and the selling home process, which you may not necessarily have. Why wouldn’t you turn the sale over to an experienced, successful professional? Looking to save money, right? Well, according to statistics from the National Association of REALTORS the typical for sale by owner home sold for $187,200 compared to $247,000 for agent-assisted home sales. Despite the overwhelming advantages of using a real estate agent some sellers think they can save a few bucks by doing it themselves. Most of the time they learn the hard way that selling a home is a time-consuming full time job and that, in the end, the savings might not even exist. When the seller's agent takes a listing, the seller wants their home placed with the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The property is then made known, online, to all members of the local MLS. The seller has agreed to allow the selling agent to work with another firm provided they bring in a buyer and follow through with the purchase of their home. That means that, at the passing of papers, the listing agency will pay a portion of their commission to the brokerage representing the buyer, typically half. By doing it yourself you won't have the benefits of having your home advertised by the agent’s firm in local newspapers, magazines, and the subscription internet services like realtor.com. You also need to know the mandatory disclosure rules a seller must follow because the seller is liable for damages if he or she fails to do so. Do you, Mr. /Ms. Homeowner know the real estate market?

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What makes for an ideal doctor? Patients shared their views in a study which appeared in an issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. It's based on nearly 200 patients treated at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota. In phone interviews with people who had no professional ties with the Mayo Clinic, the patients described their best and worst experiences with their Mayo Clinic doctors, with confidentiality guaranteed. The doctors seen by the patients came from 14 medical specialties. Who made the list? Here are the seven traits listed by the patients, along with the patients' definitions of those traits: • Confident: "The doctor's confidence gives me confidence." • Empathetic: "The doctor tries to understand what I am feeling

and experiencing, physically and emotionally, and communicates that understanding to me." • Humane: "The doctor is caring, compassionate, and kind." • Personal: "The doctor is interested in me more than just as a patient, interacts with me, and remembers me as an individual." • Forthright: "The doctor tells me what I need to know in plain language and in a forthright manner." • Respectful: "The doctor takes my input seriously and works with me." • Thorough: "The doctor is conscientious and persistent." That list isn't in any particular order. The researchers didn't check whether confidence was more important to patients than respectful treatment, for instance. The Mayo Foundation funded the study. The traits covered doctor’s behavior, not technical know-how. That finding "does not suggest that technical skills are less important than personal skills, but it does suggest that the former are more difficult for patients to judge," the researchers write. They add that patients may tend

to assume that doctors are competent unless they see signs of incompetence, the researchers add. One patient put it this way in the study: "We want doctors who can empathize and understand our needs as a whole person. We want to feel that our doctors have incredible knowledge in their field. But every doctor needs to know how to apply their knowledge with wisdom and relate to us as plain folks who are capable of understanding our disease and treatment." The opposite of those seven traits would be: timid, uncaring, misleading, cold, callous, disrespectful, and hurried. Can healthcare ever be high quality if the patient-doctor interaction is any of these? Technically, the care can be high-quality but is it really a place that you want to be treated? Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at jpstclair@ dentalhealthforlife.com. You can view all previously written columns at www. dentalhealthforlife.com.

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