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Rowley Girls To Attend Presidential Inauguration in D.C. By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
ROWLEY – Whether Barack Obama is raising his hand to be sworn in for a second term as President next Jan. 21 on the Capitol steps or Mitt Romney is being given the oath of office for the first time, there will be two and maybe three sixth grade girls from Rowley sitting in the audience. Alice Thornton and Allie Hawkes have been The Town Common Courtesy Photo selected by the People Alice Thornton and Allie Hawkes go to Washington
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to People organization to attend the public inauguration of the President for the next four years. The Pine Grove students were nominated by their teacher John Collyer and selected for the trip because of their leadership skills, academic achievement and exemplary citizenship skills. The Rowley students are Continued on page 3
Doo Wop, Classic Cars, Leather Jackets and Poodle Skirts By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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Rachel Cabitt at the Rowley Town Street, Pleasant Street and Library during her "Painting History" the normally pedestrian workshop
only Inn Street, allowing people to stroll in a loop to look at the cars. The event begins at 5 p.m. The cars were hand picked by Pettengill, who has been hosting a classic car event at Skip's Hamburgers in Merrimack for 18 years. There was so much A few of the classic cars to be featured at Cruisin’ the 50s in downtown Newburyport on Thursday, August 16, 2012 (raindate August 23) are (left to right): a 1934 Chevrolet Hot Rod, interest in this show that Pettengill had to limit it a 1955 Chevrolet Convertible, and a 1951 custom Mercury Coupe. (Photo by Mark Sgro.) to 130. Cars are coming NEWBURYPORT – The clock than a half century ago. from four states, he said. will be rolled back here this week Sponsored by WNBP Radio, “Everybody wanted to come to as vintage cars from the 1950s the Greater Newburyport Newburyport. It is such a great and earlier invade the main Chamber of Commerce and setting for this event,” Pettengill streets of downtown for a night event organizer Wes Pettengill, said. of music, cars, clothes and even the Cruisin' the '50s event will Pete Falconi, an owner and prices from the popular era more park 130 classic cars on State
ROWLEY—The Olympians weren’t the only ones striving for gold last week. In pursuit of the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest Girl Scout achievement—Rachel Cabitt held a workshop last Tuesday, at the Rowley Public Library, to educate the local youth about their town heritage. Achievement of the Gold Award demands a demonstration of leadership in one’s community. Prospective recipients of the award must also complete 80 hours of service, excluding fundraising, to even be considered. To showcase her leadership in the community, Cabitt created a workshop series to provide useful and fascinating
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Merrimack River Newburyport, Salisbury, Newbury, ByfiEntrance eld, Plum Island, & Ro historical Subsequently, pointing to the to gather useful o 49’N 070o 49’W 42 Rowley town flag, she explained, information about Rowley. AUGUST DATE HIGH LOW SUN This fall, Cabitt will attend “See these three symbols? They 15 Wed 10:46 7.22 10:54 8.34 5:16 0.61 5:18 1.01 5:50 7:44 are signatures. When the Native New York University as a first Americans inhabited the town, year photography student. While 16 Thurs 11:27 7.56 11:36 8.60 5:56 0.30 6:01 0.67 5:51 7:43 the area was called Agawam this is her final year as a Girl 17 Fri 12:06 7.92 xx xx 6:34 -0.00 6:42 0.33 5:52 7:41 Scout, she said, “I will defi nitely and the head Indian chief of 18 Sat 12:16 8.81 12:44 8.28 7:12 -0.25 7:24 0.02 5:53 7:40 SAILBOATS the village was a Sachem, whose always support the Girl Scouts.” 19 Sun 12:58 8.94 1:24 8.59 7:51 -0.43 8:08 -0.22 5:54 7:38 KAYAKS stock Remaining workshops will name was Masconomo. 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personality on WNBP Radio, 1450 AM, said the plan is to transform downtown Newburyport into what will look like a movie set for a film staring James Dean. To set the mood, there will be Doo Wop singers, including the Merrimack Valley Townsmen, on street corners snapping fingers and singing songs from the 1950s. And some of the stores and restaurants are rolling back prices to the 1950s. At 7:15 p.m. at Market Square, Lee Lewis & the Doo Wop All Stars will perform for an hour. WNBP, the Legends, will be broadcasting the event on the air and at WNBP.com. “I am very excited about this show,” Pettengill said. There will be several awardwinning cars at the show, including a 1955 Chevrolet that won a perfect 400 points at a
Hershey, PA show. There will also show-winning Chevy Impala convertibles from 1958 through 1962. And on hand will be a 1939 Cadillac V-12 limousine. Cruising events have become very popular and the number of restored vintage cars has swelled in recent years. There are shows throughout Massachusetts, including one at Patriot's Place last month in Foxboro that attracted about 3,000 cars, Falconi said. The hobby of restoring vintage cars has grown substantially in the last 10 years, Falconi said. People are restoring cars from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. And they like showing them off. “We felt Newburyport would be a great place for a cruising event,” Falconi said. “There will be a lot of leather jackets and poodle skirts.” Pettengill, who hosts a show about classic cars on WNBP at 6 p.m. on Monday nights,
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The Rye Farmers Market is offered every Wednesday, 2:30-5:30 through September 26. Located in Rye Center, 580 Washington Road, Rye, NH. Vendors include* Applecrest Farm Orchards, Zach’s Farm, Rosie’s Cupcakes, Waffle Lollies, Seaview Farm (bison, chicken & pork), Bow Wow Bones (home made dog treats), the Rye Farmer’s Group with baked goods, breads, fresh eggs & vegetables, Sasquatch Smoked Fish, Tahana’s Caramel Confections and Northwood Naturals. In addition, on various weeks we have artists selling hand made jewelry, scarves & bags, pottery, fresh flowers & plants, and handmade toys and games. Join Lisa Houde from the Rye Public Library reading to children from 2:30 - 3:00 in our Children’s Corner. Have a seat under the trees to enjoy our weekly musicians including Chris O’Neill of Amorphous, Andrea Szirbik, George Brown and Drew Szeliga. And be sure to pick up a new “What’s for Dinner Wednesday” menu every week with recipes made from in-season market ingredients. *Not all vendors are with us weekly. Check www.ryefarmersmarket.com to find out who we have each week. LACECRAFT FOR KIDS Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, hosts “Lacecraft for Kids” on Wednesday, August 22 from 3-5 pm. Come learn about the lace industry in Ipswich, view lace from the Museum’s collection, and complete some lacy crafts. For all ages. Preregister by calling 978-356-2811 or email educator@ipswichmuseum. org. Price: $5/Members and $6/nonmembers. IPSWICH U A free adult continuing education initiative, will be hosting an open house and orientation at the Ipswich Town Hall, Meeting room A, on Wednesday August 22, at 7pm. Learn More.
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sleep apnea express varying opinions about the cause and best treatment of the breathing disorder. Ask a lot of questions of each specialist to determine the most appropriate procedure or combination of procedures for your particular case. Here are the specialists who may be involved in diagnosing B J. P S. C, DMD your sleep apnea and the ways they Last week I discussed what sleep might assist you: Your primary care physician may apnea is. This week I will discuss refer you to a sleep specialist for a sleep diagnosis and treatment. Specialists who diagnose and treat test. An ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT) may recommend surgery to clear blockages caused by a genetic abnormality in the nose or throat. The uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) procedure eliminates tissue from the back portion of the mouth near the top of the throat. The adenoids and tonsils may be removed as well. Should your airflow blockage be life-threatening, the ENT may find it necessary to build an opening in the windpipe through a procedure called tracheotomy. Also, an operation on your nose might be necessary to improve a deviated septum or to remove polyps that are blocking your airflow. A pulmonologist (a doctor who deals with diseases of the respiratory system) may recommend a sleep evaluation based on an analysis of your breathing muscle capacity. Pulmonologists may also recommend the use of oxygen should blood-oxygen levels fall to dangerous levels during sleep. A neurologist (a doctor who deals with nervous system disorders) will evaluate brain functionality and may recommend a medication such as acetazolamide to improve the brain's ability to trigger the breathing muscles. A cardiologist (a doctor who deals with diseases and disorders of the heart) may recommend a sleep test as well. A sleep specialist may perform a sleep test that measures blood level (among other anatomical factors) during sleep. Sleep specialists may recommend the use 1 3/3/11 2:23 PMpressure Page 1 ofStClair_NbptMagAd_3/11_v.2:Layout a continuous positive airway
(CPAP) machine. The machine delivers a continuous flow of oxygen through a mask that you wear over your nose during sleep. An alternative is a bi-level positive airway pressure (bi-level PAP) machine, which increases the oxygen level upon inhalation and decreases it upon exhalation. An adaptive servoventilation (ASV) machine is a third choice. This equipment measures your level of breathing and records the data so that oxygen delivery can be matched to your specific needs. Certain dentists and oral surgeons are skilled in evaluating the tongue for its ability to move freely and its tendency to block airflow during sleep. The tongue can become restricted as the mouth and gum tissue shrinks with age. In this case, a laser may be used to eliminate the tissue causing the tongue restriction. The tongue tissue may be surgically reduced, but because this surgery involves general anesthesia, stitches in the tongue, discomfort and a long recovery period, many prefer the laser approach. Another dental approach is to position the jaw so that airflow is not blocked. If the upper and lower jaws are responsible for sleep apnea, then an oral surgeon and an orthodontist may work together to relocate them. Another alternative is a mouthpiece that can be custom fitted by an oral surgeon or dentist and worn while sleeping to hold the lower jaw in an appropriate position. If you or someone sleeping next to you suspects that you might have a sleep problem, get properly diagnosed. Treatment can change your life. Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered 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.jpeterstclairdentistry. com/blog.
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NEWBURYPORT - New this fall, the YWCA Greater Newburyport will be offering adult group swim lessons, Beginner and Intermediate levels. Swim classes run from Sept. 4th – Oct. 27th. Registration is on-gong at the YWCA’s 13 Market Street facility. The Beginner lessons cover water safety and introduction to swim techniques. Class options are Tuesdays at 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM. or Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Intermediate lessons are for those who are able to swim 100 yards and looking to build basic stroke technique. Class options are Mondays at 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM or Thursday 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM For more information and registration forms, visit our website at www.ywcanewburyport.org or call 978-465-9922. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – There will be a free outdoor concert on the Rowley Town Common on Sunday, August, 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Music will be by The Merrimack Valley Concert Band, a 40 piece traditional concert band, playing a broad mix of popular, jazz, patriotic and Broadway tunes taken from the "Great American Songbook.� This is a family event with music to suit all ages, so everyone is welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners to the Rowley Town Common on route 1A and enjoy a relaxing, music-filled summer evening. The concert is being presented under the sponsorship of the Rowley Parks and Recreation Committee and is funded by a grant from the Rowley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Watercolor Painting Class, Thursday, August 30th at Noon - Paint a different scene each month with watercolor and bring home your finished painting. Everything you need to paint your picture will be supplied. Watercolor painting Coach, W. E. Duke (Bill) will be providing the class instruction. Cost is only $20. No prior experience is necessary. Pre-registration required, this class fills up fast! Please call 978-462-2412. --------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Volunteer Computer Teacher Needed: Ever think about donating your time for a good cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer? Not only will they feel better about attempting to use a computer, you will feel good about helping someone else. If you have some solid computer skills you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule. Please call the Salisbury Senior Center @ 978-462-2412 --------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Pettengill House’s eighth annual Operation Backpack program is in full swing! The Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profit community social service agency providing services to more than 3,400 men, women, and children, 625 of whom are deemed homeless, in Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. Thanks to the generous donations from the community we have already collected over 100 backpacks. This is a great start; however, we are still in need of backpacks and school supplies for students in Pre-K through grade 12. At this time our greatest needs are larger backpacks for high school students, binders, calculators, colored pencils, folders, highlighters, loose leaf paper, markers, pencil cases, rulers, and scissors. 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 deductible and stay in the community. In addition to our previously listed drop-off sites, there is now a collection bin at Marshalls, 25 Storey Avenue, Newburyport. Collection bins will be available at the drop-off locations through Labor Day weekend so that distribution can continue as needed throughout the school year. Pettengill families with school-aged children in need of backpacks can sign up at the Pettengill House on Tuesdays during pantry hours, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. To become a client of Pettengill, please call (978) 463-8801 to set up an appointment to complete an intake. For more information contact Mary Morse, Program Coordinator, at mgruen@pettengillhouse.org or (978) 463-8801 x 9. Please join us in our goal of helping all children begin this school year prepared for school and ready to learn. On behalf of Executive Director, Deborah Smith, as well as our staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors, we would like to extend our thanks to the community for their continual support of this program. --------------------------------------------------SEABROOK - Residents and business owners interested in learning more about saving money by using solar power are invited to attend a community information session Saturday August 18 from 9am – 2pm at Atlantic Green Energy, 255 Lafayette Rd (across from Home Depot and Walmart) on Rt 1 in Seabrook, NH. Guests will learn more about programs and incentives available in both MA and NH and for both businesses and residential. Please bring a recent electirc bill and they will provide a free cost/benefit analysis. No need to rsvp, but Atlantic Green Energy may be contacted by calling 603-474-2550. --------------------------------------------------SEACOAST - Fall Registration for Seacoast Youth Flag Football, a member of NFL Flag Football, has opened online registration for Salisbury and all local towns. Register at www.syffl.com. Limited spaces available for ages 5/6, 7/8, 9-11,12-14 and 15-17. Games for ages 5-17 are all played in Salisbury beginning in September For more information go to www.syffl.com. Contact Jeff Johnson at jeff@syffl.com or 978-360-5966. Registration ends August 15th.
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The question I get quite a lot 20% down is certainly most 5. Paper: In every sale that I have is “how is the market?” Once desirable, as you will not been a part at some point I tell people “we have seen a have to pay Private Mortgage buyers mention the amount of dramatic increase in activity and Insurance (PMI) which can paperwork they were required sales this spring vs. the past 4 cost you hundreds per month. to deliver to their mortgage or 5 years”, I get a worried look An FHA loan has fees as well agent. The documentation and a follow up question of “is so check with your mortgage is provided to verify income, it still tough to get a loan?” My agent to see which program is debt and ultimately credit response to that is the same as the best for you. worthiness. By having your it was over the last 4-5 years as 2. Employment: If you were bank statements and all other the implication from the person recently unemployed don’t financials in good order your asking is that it is impossible to think you can’t get a loan. The stress level will stay at an get banks or mortgage companies bank or mortgage company orderly level as well. That to lend. NOT SO! If you have a will want to see that you are said; expect your mortgage good job, good credit and even a currently working and that agent to ask you for the same small down payment you can, and there is a reason to believe documentation many times. always could get a loan. People are that you will stay that way. Frustrating yes, but in the end often times reluctant to even try to 3. Credit: The credit number it will be worth it. get a loan for various reasons. It is threshold generally needs to possible and even likely for you to be at least 640. Some lenders It is up to you but if you don’t qualify for a loan if you can meet will have some flexibility on think you qualify for a loan, look some or all of the criteria below: that but for the most part that a little harder and call a mortgage seems to be the magic number. agent, or if you don’t know one call 1. Down Payment: The myth If your score is lower than a REALTOR®, if you don’t know that people need at least this talk with your mortgage a REALTOR® you do now, call 20% down is just that, a agent on how to bring it up. me! I will give you some names myth. 5-10% down is very It may be as simple as taking of agents who can get you on the common and with FHA out a credit card, making a way to homeownership. Thank loans you will only need few small charges and paying you and enjoy your summer. 3.5% down. MassHousing them off in time. has a loan program that has 4. Debt to Income: Most banks If you have any questions about become hugely popular. Or or mortgage companies want this article, real estate in general or if the home you are buying your debt to be less than 41% are looking to buy or sell a home needs work you can try for of your income. So if you please contact me, John McCarthy a 203k FHA loan and use are thinking about leasing a at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., money borrowed to fix up the convertible for the summer Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 home, although these loans and want to buy a small ranch 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or are hard to come by and have it might be time to table that via email at john@rowleyrealestate. many strings attached. While thought. com.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take needed action now to set things straight before they become troublesome later. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your powers of persuasion, backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise, help you establish your case even to the most dubious decision-makers in your workplace. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-than-pleasant realities. But the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Expect to make adjustments, even when things seem locked up and ready to go. But cheer up: At least one change could lead to something you've been hoping for. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-confidence. You might want to start now to check out ways to make that long-deferred bigger and bolder move. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Show more patience and understanding.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have lots of inner strength in reserve. Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. The one cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation you might have been ignoring for too long. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Congratulations. Once again, your sharp Sagittarian "horse sense" helps you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Plan on indulging yourself in some well-earned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues by the 18th. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Positive factors continue to dominate following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But don't ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with those special folks. BORN THIS WEEK: You have the gift for making people feel special. Maybe because you know how special you are. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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