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ROWLEY – Janice Thoen was a new in town 15 years ago when she met Maura Mastrogiovanni and struck up a friendship over their mutual interest in cycling. A few years later Thoen was diagnosed and treated for leiomyosarcoma, a very rare type of sarcoma that affects smooth muscle. Only 300 people have ever had this type of cancer. Typically the prognosis for recovery is not good, but early surgery gives the most hope, according to Thoen. So when Thoen announced to her friends that this was the year she would ride the two-day 163mile Pan Massachusetts Challenge
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bicycle race, Mastrogiovanni said “Count me in!” Mastrogiovanni had other reasons for wanting to ride the PMC. In addition to loving to ride her bike, she also watched her mother, Ingrid Scheible, die of pancreatic cancer eight years ago – a quick, but very painful death. “Anything I can do to help people not go through that, I will,” she said. Her mother, Mastrogiovanni said, would “probably think I'm crazy for riding so far, but she'd be supportive and proud that I am doing it for such a good cause.”
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A Chance to Sleep In General George Patton's Bedroom
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– residence of the legendary General George S. Patton. The property is appraised at a value of $2,135,000. But most town residents and officials believe the property is far more valuable than that, particularly if a special gift advisory committee can find a way to turn the homestead into a selfsustaining museum or exhibit center, showcasing the general and his family and educating the public Photo by Stewart Lytle about World War II. Behind the Patton house stands a cannon captured during Operation Torch during the "We are surprised World War II campaign in North Africa. at how much interest HAMILTON – Last month of about 27 acres, a historic house, there is in that sort of thing," the Town Meeting members here a pool, two barns and a stable at said committee member Peter accepted Joanne Patton's donation 650 Asbury Street that once was the Clark, who also chairs the town's
Planning Board. Selectman Marc Johnson said there is considerable interest in creating a Patton museum or place to exhibit his effects for the public. It would give historical tourists a place to visit that is not about the Civil War, he said. He might have added that it would be something different from the many Revolutionary War sites that dot eastern Massachusetts. Johnson said the passion for Patton would attract tourists from the U.S., Canada and Europe. Town officials have broached the subject of a Patton museum with the U.S. Army brass at Fort Knox in Kentucky, where Patton and World War II memorabilia are stored. Gordon College students, who have been cataloguing the Patton papers and artifacts for years, are likely to continue their work for Continued on page 3
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at least another year, thanks to a generous donation from Ms. Patton. The problem the town faces is that houses this large and old are not cheap to maintain. It needs a caretaker or two to keep it up and keep it safe, once Ms. Patton and her staff leave. Estimates are that it would cost about $64,000 a year to maintain, including paying a caretaker about $35,000 a year. If the caretaker would work for free in exchange for a chance to live in the house, the cost would be about $34,000. The 10-member gift advisory committtee continues after the Town Meeting to discuss how to maximize the value of this windfall of a gift. The property is expected to be transferred to the town by midSeptember. And it is hoped that the townby then will have in place much of its plans. One idea that seems to appeal to members of the advisory committee is to convert the house into a combination of an exhibit center and a bed and breakfast. The first floor would be filled with exhibits about Patton, the family and World War II. And the second floor would
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Thoen, who also lost her friend, Stephanie, to kidney cancer in 2009, is now the captain of a team of four women riders, called Four Goodness Sake. The other team members are Susan Scheuer, also of Rowley, and Mary Ann Gillan of Topsfield. “We are riding because we want to do something for those who have, or will have, a need for the type of care Jan received,” Mastrogiovanni wrote on her Web page for the race. Thoen has been treated by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since September of 2009. She continues to do well. “I am very lucky to be so close to the Dana Farber Sarcoma clinic, since there are only 10 (sarcoma clinics) nationwide,” Thoen wrote. The non-competitive bike race August 4 and 5 from Wellsley to Provincetown is a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, which helps raise money for cancer research at DanaFarber. There are also shorter, oneday rides. The PMC raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country and generates half of the Jimmy Fund's annual revenue. From modest beginnings, the PMC has grown into an event that draws 5,500 cyclists from 36 states and eight countries. It
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For over 100 years volunteers of the Whittier Home Association have been stewards of this historic house museum, maintaining the property and collections, and striving to educate others about the life, legacy and works of J.G. Whittier. The museum is open for tours on Saturdays, May 6 thru October 27from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last tour). Special tours and groups RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Specializing in: can be accommodated by calling 978-388-1337 or 978-465-5964. Admission & tour fees: $6 Adults, $5 seniors, $3 ages 7-17years We Safely Clean: • Homes and 6 yrs and under free. 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Mark Foley of First Cast Fly Fishing charger) the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ SENIOR CHAIR CLASS will present a 60 minute slide show about • 3 Battery interconnect joppaflats. The YWCA Greater Newburyport is very fly-fishing and traveling in Argentina. At cables 2/0x12” excited to announce our new “Senior age 29, Mark spent one year hiking and 255 Lafayette Rd. Seabrook, N.H. • Black Inverter-Battery RICHARD EATON TO RECEIVE Fitness Chair Class” with Paula Pressler, fishing the Andes Mountain Range and Cable 2/0x5’ 2012 ED AWARD beginning on Thursday, June 7, 2012, he is a former Argentina fly-fishing lodge • Red Inverter-Battery Th e Newburyport Education Foundation 9:00 – 9:45 AM at 13 Market Street, manager. For more information, call the See it at our store Cable 2/0x5’ (NEF) announced it will award the 2012 Newburyport. 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pm; morning events from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Visitors Center/Refuge Headquarters; Surf fishing from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on the Refuge Beach at Lot 1 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a FREE day-long family event called Let’s Go Fishing! Saturday, June 9th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The purpose of this fun, hands-on event is to introduce kids and their families to the world of fish and recreational fishing. The event will consist of both a morning and afternoon element. After learning and practicing fishing-related skills at the refuge visitor center in the morning, kids will have an opportunity to practice their luck at fishing on the refuge beach during the afternoon element. During the morning session at the visitor center, which begins at 9:00 am, kids will complete a series of fun, hands-on “fish learning stations” that will focus on things such as local fish identification, rod and reel assembly, predator-prey relationships, live and artificial baits, and casting target practice. Concurrent activities for younger kids will include a marine touch tank, fish printing and catch a fish. Event participants may arrive at the refuge visitor center anytime between 9:00 am and noon. Following participation in the morning activities at the visitor center, kids will have a chance to practice their new fishing skills on the refuge beach, where refuge volunteers experienced in surf fishing will provide additional guidance and support. The refuge will provide loaner rods and reels; however participants may certainly bring their own equipment. Beginning at 11:00 am, a free shuttle bus will run between
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HAMILTON/WENHAM - Harvard Museum of Natural History Field Trip Tuesday, July 10, 7:45 am (sharp!) – 3:00 pm (approx.) The air-conditioned motor coach leaves the Library to head into Harvard Museum of Natural History. There will be a guided tour of the famous Glass Flowers exhibit, with time on your own to explore the fossils, gems & minerals. We will depart the Museum at noon, and stop for lunch at the Continental: your choice of Chicken Parmesan or London Broil. We will arrive back at the Library about 3:00. This trip has been generously subsidized by the Friends of the H-W Library and costs $25, everything is included. Please Call Direct stop by the circulation desk to sign up, cash or check to the FOHWPL secures your spot. 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Admission is $12.00; TTOR • members and Children 12 • and under are free. 1 ¼ hour tours of the designed landscape are offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Estate tours feature the art, architecture, and landscape design highlights of this early 20th century estate by the sea, including the recently restored half-mile long Grand Alleé. Admission for landscape tours is $10.00; TTOR members and Children 12 and under are free. Combined Great House & Estate Tour admission, $18.00 nonmembers. For more information visit www.ttor.org or call 978-356-4351, x4049. SUMMER VACATION -----------------------------------------------------------June 11-15, 9am to 4pm IPSWICH - COAST of HOPE Bike Ride: 8am, Saturday, June 16 (Father’s Day Weekend), Ipswich, MA. Rain or shine. Routes: June 25-29, 9am to 4pm metric century (100km/62mi), half-century (50km/31mi) and family-distance on North Shore. www.COASTofHOPE.org. Reserve your seat... 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Your feet are the base that your body stands on and are the foundation of the body. They support you when you stand, walk, or run. Feet also help protect your spine, bones, and soft tissues from stress as you move. We can improve your overall health by supporting your foundation. If your feet are weak or have structural problems such as flat feet, this can lead to problems in your knees, hips and low back, and can even cause headaches. Many people wear orthotics because they are good for their feet, but orthotics
After examination, this patient was very glad to hear he did not have any cavities. He was not so glad to hear that he had moderate periodontal (gum) disease. When questioned on his familial history he said, “My mother has dentures and I know my father is missing some teeth but I think he’s okay”. Despite the fact that most people do not know the details about their familial dental history, most seem to know if their parents had/have their own teeth, go to a dentist on a regular basis, and a general knowledge of any problems they have encountered. I always ask this question because it is a good general guideline as to potential dental issues facing the person sitting in front of me. Luckily for the new patient described above, he will be able to regain most of his dental health with appropriate non-surgical periodontal therapy. However, he was made aware that he has bone loss that will not come back, and because of his genetic pre-disposition for periodontal disease (which affects some 75% of the population), life-long maintenance, including hygiene visits every 3 months will be essential to maintain his fragile periodontal status. And... if his goal is to be healthy and keep his teeth for his life-time, this means every 3 months for the rest of his life… regardless of whether he has insurance or not. We talked about
Are you balanced? are even more important for those who experience pain after extended walking or standing. By stabilizing and balancing your feet orthotics enhance your body’s performance and efficiency, reduce pain, and contribute to your total body wellness. Orthotics also complement the chiropractic adjustment of the spine and feet by helping maintain alignment when you stand and walk. Orthotics and chiropractic care can help you live your life in balance. When ordering orthotics, a cast or mold will be made of each of your soles. At least 16 different measurements of your feet are taken to ensure that your feet, and therefore your foundation, are more firmly supported. Please note that the orthotics and insoles that you buy at your drug store are not the same as the high quality orthotics that you can have custom made, even though they look similar. Insoles may effectively reduce pressure by increasing the padding under your feet, but orthotics are customized and provide
the annual cost for this maintenance with or without insurance and he was surprised to hear how affordable it is to maintain health. As I have predicted, due to people staying away from the dentist, dental emergencies are on the rise. I have seen more emergencies (broken teeth, pain, etc.) this spring than I can remember in the recent past. Emergency room dental visits have risen at a staggering rate… and just so you know, the hospital cannot do anything for you other than prescribe pain medication which often helps only minimally. I urge you not to put off dental visits. If you have any of the “excuses” listed above, I would suggest re-prioritizing and putting your health at the top of the list. Many dental offices offer complimentary… FREE… initial visits. Talk to the dentist and dental staff about your concerns. There are ways to manage any of these concerns. If the dental office you go to does not listen or does not have a solution, move on to another office. Get a plan that is manageable for YOU! 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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Wow! That really sums up the past two weeks. Haven’t seen this kind of activity in years. Last week alone we received 7 offers on 5 different properties. While prices haven’t spiked upward the low interest rates have in large part created a demand that hasn’t been seen in years. One thing that sellers often bring up when we discuss pricing their home is a recent town assessment or mortgage/bank appraisal. Many times sellers will use the value given as justification as to their homes current market value. I thought an explanation on the differences would be helpful. Let’s take a look at an appraisal, an assessment and comparative market analysis. 1. Bank or Mortgage Appraisal An appraisal is an estimate of market value. An appraiser can use many methods for coming up with this estimate. An appraiser is a professional hired by the bank or mortgage company who can tell you what your home is worth but not necessarily what it will sell for. Tricky I know, but bear with me. The appraiser will come to your house and list the number and size of the rooms and any extras, such as a hardwood floors, granite countertops and finished basements or attics. The appraiser will compare your home and property to other homes that have sold recently with similar features. The main way that it differs from a REALTOR® Market Analysis is that an appraiser is hired by a bank or mortgage company to make sure that the buyer is purchasing a property that is worth at least the value of their loan. Appraisers usually use “comparable sales” when evaluating the market value of a home. In an appraisal that is done by a bank for a buyer who has the home under agreement, the appraisal certifies to the bank and secondary mortgage investors that the buyer is paying fair or less than fair market value for a home. Appraisers look at nearby properties with similar characteristics which have sold in the past 6 months to see at what price they sold and they typically give the most weight to the property they feel is most like the property being appraised. 2. Assessments An assessment is the value your Town
puts on your property for the purpose of taxing it. There are different formulas for doing this. Land Use is one such concept, i.e., the property is taxed at its value as a farm and the fact that it can be subdivided into buildable lots is ignored or deferred. Rowley’s Principal Assessor, Sean McFadden, said that Rowley “uses a market adjusted cost approach based on sales of like properties. We take all components of a home, size, location, condition, etc., to establish an assessed value of homes.” Due to the fact that assessments come out once a year and the market can shift upward or downward in a very short period of time, it may not be a great idea to put too much credence in the assessed value of a property when you are trying to figure out market value. In today’s market even six-month-old information can be ancient history. REALTORS® will give you a comparative market analysis which, outlined next, is an estimate of market value based on comparable sales. 3. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) CMA is done by REALTORS® to establish the most likely selling price for a property. To do this they look at the most recent sales of homes similar to yours in your neighborhood. Ideally your neighbor’s home is the exact same style as yours and sold yesterday. If not, they compare it to homes with the same number of bedrooms, living area, land, number of bathrooms, etc. These sales should be within the last year and a good sampling is typically more than 3. If you can’t find more than 3 in the same town, then looking in the surrounding towns is preferable or they can go back farther than 12 months if need be. A REALTOR® that works and has success in your area can give you a good idea as to what your home will be worth on the open market. They may know of homes that sold privately or of good or bad quirks, (flooded basement, seller had bought something and NEEDED to sell) not mentioned in MLS, etc. Appraised value does not always equal the true market value or more specifically what the home will sell for on the open market. Talk with a REALTOR® who
knows the area well and has a history of success in real estate sales in your area. 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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