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REGIONAL – A Walmart sales receipt for $156, taped to the window at the Market Basket store in Rowley, seemed to sum up many customers' sentiments. Scribbled on the receipt are the words: “Want this money, bring back Artie T.”

Th e note referred to the former president Arthur T. Demoulas, whose fi ring precipitated a protest among store employees, managers and warehouse drivers since July 18. Demoulas was removed by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas last month after he gained control of the Market Basket board a year ago.

Dozens of sales receipts from other stores, brought by customers who now shop mostly at nearby Shaw's and Stop & Shop stores, are taped to the windows of Market Basket stores along the North Shore. Other receipts are from CVS, Costco, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.

A similar sales receipt from a Hannaford store in Peabody for $83.52 reads: “I am a long time MB customer.”

A hand-lettered cardboard sign taped to the door at the Market Basket store in Seabrook, NH, urges customers in French: “Please do not do your shopping here. Th is is a grand boycott.” Th e sign suggests the French-speaking customers shop three miles north at the new Walmart store.

Former customers of Market Basket are also dropping off water, coff ee, Frostees, pizzas and even money to support the employees who are manning protest lines immediately outside the stores and along entrances

to the parking lots. Jane, who asked not to use any of

the employees' last names, said she is blown away by the generosity of former customers. Her voice hoarse from shouting to honking cars passing on Storey Avenue in Newburyport, she said, “Everyone is asking if we are okay.”

Angela, outside the Newburyport store, said one lady stopped to give them $20, another gave $25 for water and another former customer handed out $60 in Dunkin' Donuts gift cards to those working the protest line. Otto Pizza, which opened in Leary's Fine Wines and Spirits store in Newburyport, last Wednesday, brought them two pizzas.

Millie in Rowley, said, “If it wasn't for

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NEWBURY – Two proposed solar projects that would generate $41,000 a year in property taxes to the revenue-starved town are in a race to win approval by two town boards by Aug. 30, the deadline for applying for state incentives that make the projects fi nancially feasible.

“We never know how long it will take to get through the permitting process,” said Joe Harrison, senior project developer for Borrego Solar Systems.

Borrego, working with American Renewable Energy Solutions, has applied to Newbury for permits to install more than 9,000 solar modules on 11 of the 93 acres owned by the Yesair family on Main Street and 7,600 more modules on 10 of 87 acres off Middle Road, near Route 1 owned by the NA Nichols Realty Trust.

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Newbury Solar Projects Race Against Deadlineof Selectmen to issue a Special Permit for the panels to be installed. Borrego also needs a Notice of Intent from the town's Conservation Commission, which regulates intrusion on wetland areas.

Both the Selectmen and Conservation Commission have scheduled meetings on the solar project for this month, prior to the deadline, including a site visit early this month.

If Borrego does not get both permits in time to apply to the Department of Energy Resources for incentives by Aug. 30, the projects will have to wait until the state begins another round of incentives in the future.

“Th ere will be another program,” Harrison said. “But that leaves a gap (in time). And the next program will not be as rich.”

Th e solar industry relies heavily on state incentives to make them fi nancially viable.

Harrison urged the Selectmen last month to move quickly on consideration of the special permits, but as one Selectman said, the fast approaching deadline

for state incentives “is their (Borrego's) problem, not ours.”

Massachusetts ranks sixth in the country in the amount of installed solar capacity, with enough solar systems to power more than 86,000 homes. Th e number of solar power systems has grown from about three megawatts in 2007 to more than 600 megawatts today, largely because of the state incentives for solar as an alternative power source.

Gov. Deval Patrick has set a goal to install 1,600 megawatts of solar energy by 2020 into law. Th e solar industry already employs an estimated 10,000 workers in the state.

A proposed bill currently under consideration on Beacon Hill, would continued the support of the state's solar industry growth of solar by providing greater price predictability and lower fi nancing costs for solar and other energy renewable projects.

If the bill, which is supported by clean-energy developers, industry organizations, utilities, environmental organizations and the state's Department of Energy Resources, becomes law,

the incentives for solar projects in Massachusetts would likely decline in future years as the industry matures.

For the Newbury solar projects, the Main Street array would generate 2.7 megawatts of power, while the Middle Road array would generate 2.5 megawatts.

Neighbors have expressed concern that the arrays, whose tops will extend 11 feet off the ground, will be visible from their homes.

Harrison said the closest they will be to any neighboring home will 450 feet and have thick vegetation to block the view. Borrego also plans to plant arborvitae trees, which do not lost leaves in the winter, to enhance the vegetation buff er.

Neighbors have also expressed concern that maintenance of the solar arrays will impact their properties.

“Th ere are no moving parts on a solar array,” Harrison said. “Th e only reason we will need to go out there is to mow the grass.”

Th e solar panels, he said, would be far less intrusive on the neighbors and the town than having a houses built there.

Former Market Basket Customers Support Protestorsthese customers, I wouldn't be out here. It has been wonderful.”

Th e employees are standing the protest line and doing shifts in the store. Asked what they do in the stores with almost no one shopping at Market Basket, Nicky in Newburyport said “Mostly we just clean.”

Asked how long the employees planned to keep up the protests, Nicky said, “Until Artie T. is back.”

Th e Market Basket board, through a spokesperson, has said it is considering off ers from several buyers, including Arthur T. Demoulas and his side of the long-feuding family. Th e former president has made an off er to buy the 50.5 percent ownership stake owned by Arthur S. Demoulas and his side of the family.

“Arthur T. Demoulas is but one of several potential buyers for the company who continue to express a strong interest in purchasing the company,” the board's statement read. “While Mr. Demoulas’ off er provides a path toward solving many of the problems he has helped to create, it is but one alternative among the options the Board is reviewing.”

With few customers, the company is reportedly losing millions of dollars a day. Th e

protests could undermine the value of the the 71-store company, which industry specialists have valued at $3 billion to $3.5 billion.

Some customers of other stores have complained about having to pay higher prices. One woman pointed out that she was paying twice as much for ground beef and sliced turkey at Shaw's than she did at Market Basket or at Walmart in Seabrook, NH.

“I can fi nd another job,” said Steve, an employee of the Rowley Market Basket. “I am not sure I can fi nd another place I can aff ord to shop.”

Market Basket board announced it will hold a job fair for store managers and assistant managers, apparently aimed at intimidating or replacing managers who signed petitions last week threatening to resign if former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is not rehired.

New co-CEOs Felicia Th ornton and James Gooch have asked current employees to return to work instead of picketing outside of stores and warehouses. Th ey promised no returning employees would be penalized.

Th e company will host the job fair from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, at Market Basket’s computer center at 340 Ballardvale Street in Andover.

Other stores and farm stands are reporting record business since the protests began. Tendercrop Farms in Newbury has been swamped with customers seeking fresh produce. “It was insane last weekend,” said a Tendercrop clerk. “But we'll take it.”

Th e Shaw's store in Newburyport, which has had to adjust to the increase in customers, is seeking temporary employees. Signs and fl iers in the store read: “Shaw's is experiencing rapid growth and we are looking for team members to work in our stores on a temporary basis.” Anyone interested may apply at Shaw's website.

Jeff Gulko, a spokesperson for Shaw's, said its stores in Massachusetts have experienced a signifi cant increase in traffi c over the last two weeks. Calling the situation “unprecedented,” Gulko said the stores have adjusted to the increased traffi c. “Th e staffi ng situation has stabilized,” he said.

Senior corporate offi cers were in the Newburyport store last week, assisting management.

Some Shaw's and Star Market employees had been brought in temporarily from other states to augment the staff .

Asked how long Shaw's would employ new staff , Gulko said, “No one knows where this is going.”

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BOAT BUILDING WORKSHOPAugust 6: Ipswich Museum,

54 South Main St., Boatbuilding Workshop, 3-5 pm: Boat builder Ralph Johnson will demonstrate how boats were and are continued to be constructed and participants will build a small boat to take home. Ages 6-12, pre-registration required, limited to the first 25 registrants. Please email [email protected] or call 978-356-2811. $15 for members; $20 for non-members.

SUMMER YOGA Special Summer Yoga Session at the

Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Join us for a yoga class every Wednesday evening this summer from 5:30-7 pm, sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library. Classes are $12 each or $10 for Friends members. All fitness levels are welcome - bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. No registration required. Our guest teacher for the summer, Elissa Shoreman, is the owner and founder of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio in Rowley

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th

BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR

Thursday, August 7th @ 9:30 am; Saturday, August 9th @ 9:30 am; Thursday, August 21st @ 9:30 am; Saturday, August 23rd @ 9:30 am, Wednesday, August 27th @ 9:30 am; & Saturday August 30th @9:30 am Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

HOUSE TOURSThe Ipswich Museum, 54 South

Main Street, Ipswich, opens the Heard and Whipple Houses for tours through October. Tours last 30 minutes in each house. In the newly reinterpret Ted 1677 Whipple House, see how simply families lived in Ipswich during the 17th century. Conversely, in the 1800 Heard House, see Dow paintings, Chinese export porcelain, decorative objects, documents and changing art and history exhibits related to Ipswich history. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10-4; last tour at 3:30. Fridays 12-4; last tour at 3:30. Saturdays 11-5; last tour at 4:30. Sundays 1-4; last tour at 3:30. Price: Members free; non-members $7 for one house; $10 for both. Call 978-356-2811 for more information or visit www.ipswichmuseum.org.

BILL HARLEY CONCERTFREE Family Concert August 7th!

Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA. Treat your family to a FREE concert at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 7, 2014. BILL HARLEY PERFORMS! Bill is a two-time Grammy award-winning artist, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the RI Council for the Humanities and an NPR commentator. Bill’s songs and stories paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling and family life. His work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity and challenges us to be our very best selves. This Family Concert will take place on our library grounds. Bring a blanket and a picnic supper and enjoy the evening with music and lots of laughs this August 7th at 5:30p with Bill Harley! Come rain or shine - in case of inclement weather, we will hold the concert inside the library. The Newbury Town Library is located at 0 Lunt Street, Byfield, MA 01922 www.newburylibrary.org

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Beantown Swing Orchestra featuring American Idol finalist John Stevens and New York City jazz vocalist Laura Brunner will perform big band and swing era favorites at the Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concert series at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, on Thursday, August 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Professional dance instructors will provide a group swing dance lesson beginning at 6 p.m. The gates will open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Admission is at the gate only--$30/car or $20/car for members of The Trustees of Reservations. Motorcycles and walk-ins are $10. Ipswich Ale Brewery and Mill River Winery will sell beer and wine at the Beer and Wine Garden. Patrons may not bring their own alcohol but are welcome to bring their own picnic suppers. Ice cream, pizza, salads, sodas, sweets, and other products will be

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Show tunes, Sing-a-longs, Original songs & Guest musicians – Refreshments - 7:30 pm, Thursday, August 7th doors open at 7pm Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport. Freewill offering to benefit Belleville Church

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Friday, August 8, 8:00 am-1:30 p.m. Join Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Naturalist Scott Santino and Captain Jay Frontierro of 7 Seas Whale Watch for a morning looking for seabirds and marine mammals aboard the 7 Seas Whale Watch vessel, the Privateer IV. This program for adults will focus on seabird identification as well as marine wildlife. Meets in Gloucester. A confirmation with directions will be sent. FEE: $48 ($40/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

REFUGE BICYCLE TOURSFriday, August 8th @ 9:00 am; Friday,

August 15th @ 9:00 am; Wednesday, August 20th @ 9:00 am; Friday, August 29th @ 9:00 am Experience the refuge from the unique perspective of your very own bicycle! Starting at the visitor contact station at Lot 1, the ranger-led group will gradually make its way south along the paved portion of the refuge’s Wildlife Drive, stopping at various points along the way to view wildlife, hear stories of Plum Island’s past, and learn about the inner workings of a national wildlife refuge. This is an “out and back” tour. The distance covered will depend on how many stops are made and how much time is spent at each stop. Tour duration will be about 2 hours. Appropriate for adults and children age 16 or older. Each participant must provide a bicycle, helmet, and water bottle. Participants may also wish to bring insect repellant, sun block, binoculars and/or a camera (if these items can be safely stowed while biking). Meet the ranger on the deck of the visitor contact station. Limited to 10 participants. Preregistration required.

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SUPPORT GROUPTh e Alzheimer's Caregivers group

will meet Saturday, August 9 from 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Dr., Rowley. Th is ongoing group is for caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairment dementias and serves as an educational resource and a place to share your story. Co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association in dementia training and have worked for several years within the elder dementia population. You may contact Suzanne at 978-500-2523 or Dawn at 781-720-9046. Please take some time for yourself and join us.

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Th ere is no better way to see and experience the refuge’s salt marsh than from the cockpit of your own kayak! Join a couple of refuge rangers for a three hour meander through the marsh and learn about some of its fascinating natural and cultural history. Program participants should have kayaking experience and need to provide their own kayak, paddle, and personal fl otation device. Participant boats must be a minimum of 12 feet in length and have onboard fl otation. It is recommended that participants provide their own insect repellant, sunscreen, water, snack food, and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Meet the rangers at the refuge’s boat ramp, opposite Lot 1, fi fteen minutes prior to the program start time. Enrollment limited to 12 participants. Preregistration required.

CATMOBILETh e Catmobile, which off ers low

cost spay/neuter for cats only is coming to Tom's Discount Store in Salisbury on 8/9 & 8/23. It is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society and staff ed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. Th e package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fl eas and ear mites. For adult cats, the spay package costs $120 and the neuter package costs $80. Please

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ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS POPULAR SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT ARTIST

Th e Rowley Historical Society is pleased to present in honor of “Rowley 375”; the second of our OPEN HOUSE SATURDAYS this coming August 9th, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Th e 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House is so very proud to host the prominent SILHOUETTE ARTIST, Carol Lebeaux. Carol will be cutting profi le portrait silhouettes from 11 am until 4 pm in the afternoon. Each portrait takes about 10 minutes per person. Th e charge per silhouette is $33.00 for the fi rst hand-cut heirloom. Matting and frames are a separate charge and your choice. For more information visit Carol Lebeaux’s website at www.silhouettes-by-carol.com. View the Artist creating Heirloom Quality works of art. Th is form of artwork has been cherished by families and passed down through the generations. A wonderful addition to any family picture gallery. Please, join us for our OPEN HOUSE, and spend part of your afternoon at the Historical 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main Street, in Rowley. Tours of the Historical House will be available, while you wait for your portrait, throughout the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served for your enjoyment.

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Next Meeting: Saturday, August 9th @ 1:30 pm in the visitor center auditorium Join us for a presentation by professional nature photographer Bill Rudock of First Light Photography. Bill’s presentation will focus on the 13 elements necessary for “Creating Award-Winning Images!” Check out his web site: http://www.fi rstlightphotography.com/photo/home/. Th e Photographic Society welcomes anyone who has an interest in nature, wildlife, and/or photography – whether you are a total novice or earn a living by taking pictures! Th e club meets every month, generally on the second Saturday afternoon. Club activities include special presentations, slide shows (of members’ work), intra-club mentoring and training, photo shoots, on-line photo sharing, and involvement in the refuge’s various photography-related programs, events, and outreach activities. Venue capacity is limited to 75 attendees (fi rst-come, fi rst-served). Admission to this program is free and preregistration is NOT required.

BAND CONCERTTh e North Shore Concert Band will

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MA, Rte 1A. Concerts on the Common is sponsored by a generous donation from the Institution for Savings in honor of the Rowley 375 celebration. Concerts last from 6-8 pm and will be moved to the town hall at 139 Main St. in case of inclement weather.

DON CAMPBELL BAND THIS SATURDAY AT MAUDSLAY ARTS CENTER THE SHAW BROTHERS PERFORM ON SUNDAY

Enjoy the Don Campbell Band at Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) this Saturday evening, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. and come back on Sunday at 2 p.m. for Th e Shaw Brothers. MAC is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. Th e Don Campbell Band, national grand prize winner at the Grand Ole Opry’s Country Showdown, has been a participating artist at the Annual Country Music Association Music Fest in Nashville for the past seven years. Campbell and his band mates have opened for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Charlie Daniels, American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Ricky Skaggs, Shawn Colvin, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, JoDee Messina, Travis Tritt, and many others. Come back Sunday afternoon for Th e Shaw Brothers, world renowned for “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” Th e Shaw Brothers will serve up their unique blend of traditional and contemporary music interspersed with humor, poems and stories. Celebrating its 22nd season, the MAC performance schedule off ers something for everyone, including the classical Aeterna Trio, Boston’s First Lady of Jazz Rebecca Parris, foot-stompin’ country with Don Campbell, the chutzpah of the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra, Th e Shaw Brothers, Th e Paul Broadnax Quintet,



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AMESBURY - Beginning the Grief Journey - Co-sponsored by Merrimack Valley Hospice and Amesbury Council on Aging - Amesbury Senior Center Wednesdays 10am-11am Starting September 17 through December 17th An educational and supportive program to help you as you journey through your grieving process following the death of your loved one. Th is program will off er participants opportunities to: Meet other men and women who have also experienced the loss of a loved one; Understand the uniqueness of grief; Learn that grief is a process one must go through; Identify myths about grief; Develop ways to take care of yourself both emotionally and physically; Become aware of additional supportive programs off ered in the community. We encourage you to call to register; if you live in Amesbury we off er FREE transportation. Th is group is open to Amesbury residents as well as surrounding communities. Please feel free to contact Annmary Connor, LICSW COA Director at 978 388 8138 for more information. We recognize that with the holidays approaching this can be a diffi cult time. Please join us. For information and to register for this free group, call (978) 552-4537.

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A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, August 21st, at 7:20 p.m. to act on an application received 7.23.14 from Gibraltar Pools Corp on behalf of Michael & Nicole Reilly of 334 Central Street, Rowley, MA. Applicant is request-ing a special permit from the Board of Appeals for an above ground pool from the requirements of Section 6.1.3.1 of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 334 Central St, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 22, Block 19, Lot 1. At the public hearing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or denial of this petition.

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A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, August 21st, at 7:20 p.m. to act on an appli-cation received 7.23.14 fromChristian Perley of 65 Prospect Street, Rowley, MA. Applicant is requesting a possible modifica-tion/revision of Decision from the Board of Appeals for case # 91.06. Property is located at 35 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Central district and is shown on Asses-sors’ Map 15, Block 41, Lot 1. At the public hearing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that sup-ports either the approval or denial of this petition. Donald W. Thurston – Chairman

OBITUARYJAMES (Jim) HENTY BOYNTON

GEORGETOWN; James (Jim) Henry Boynton, 103, passed away Friday evening, August 1, 2014 at the Seaview Retreat in Rowley surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born in Haverhill July 12, 1911 to Willard Rollins Boynton and Fronie Elvira (Fletcher) Boynton. He was the oldest of three children; Jim's brother Harold (100 years) lives in Florida and spends his summers at Monhegan Island in Maine; his sister Marion Harward passed away at (89 years) in 2012. On Dec. 25, 1934 Jim married his high school sweetheart Helen Marguerite Chapman

of Groveland. After 73 years of marriage Helen passed away in 2008. Spending most of their adult lives in Georgetown, Jim and Helen raised three children Beverly Ann, Judith Helen and James Henry,Jr. in several homes in Georgetown. Beverly Ann passed away in 2011. Jim also has six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Jim graduated from Groveland High School in 1928. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Spring� eld College in 1933 and his Master's Degree from Salem State College in 1964. He began his career in education teaching World History, Problems of Democracy, Civics, Economics, Biology and U.S History from 1936-1941 at Perley High School. For � ve years, 1942-1946 he taught at the Haverhill High School, returning to the Perley High School in Georgetown in 1947 where he served as Principal until 1961. He � lled the position of Principal at the Georgetown High School in 1962 for the next ten years until his retirement in 1972. During his years with the Georgetown School Department, he also coached soccer, baseball and boys and girls basketball. Jim also worked at Governor Dummer Academy overseeing College Board Exams and refereeing soccer games. Starting as a youth, Jim worked in at least 28 jobs. Jim also maintained an active presence in Georgetown's community life. He is a former member of the Georgetown Park and Recreation Commission, the Georgetown Savings Bank Board of Directors and a Charter member of the Georgetown Kiwanis Club; he served as Director of 4-H Camp Leslie for 16 years, is a Past President of the Essex county Principals Assoc. and is a past President of the Perley Free School Fund. Jim was a member of the Charles C. Dame Lodge AF & AM of Georgetown. On his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, past students and dignitaries, he received the historic Boston Cane. Jim was passionate about education, family and community; he had a great sense of humor...a life well led. Memorial contributions may be made to the James H Boynton Scholarship Fund, c/o Georgetown Bank, 2 East Main St., Georgetown, MA 01833 Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church of Rowley, with Pastor Lorraine Edwards of Georgetown presiding, on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 11:30 AM .Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland. A period of visitation will precede the funeral from 9-11:00AM at the church. Arrangements by F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley. For information, directions or to send condolences, visit www.frobertsandson.com

information please feel free to call and speak with Lee Ford Friendly Visitor Coordinator 978 388 8138 (offi ce hours are Friday mornings) or email [email protected]. 2. COA Board Members- must be an Amesbury resident, wanting to be involved in making the senior Community Center the best it can be. If you have a skill that you feel may be helpful please call us and/or stop by we may be able to utilize your talent. Th ank you for your support.

---------------------AMESBURY - As we know fresh fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods for us, they also can be pricey when you are on fi xed income. Th e Amesbury Council on Aging is embarking on cultivating a new program. Simply a Farmers Table. A table is now located in the lobby of the COA at 68 Elm Street,

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Amesbury. We ask people who are growing fresh fruits and veggies and have an abundance to drop them off to the farmers table. Th e table will be open to all who come to the center to take home your well-loved fruits and veggies. When an abundance of produce is brought in these fresh items will be served with the daily meals served at the COA. We hope you can bring in your extra fresh produce for our seniors to enjoy. We hope your crop is bountiful so our seniors can enjoy the fruits of your labor. For more information regarding this new initiative please contact Annmary Connor, LICSW, Amesbury COA Director at 978-388-8138.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - All these trips are fundraisers for the Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging. Everyone of all ages are welcome - August 13 - Cabbage Island Clambake - An annual favorite. Includes transportation, Boat Tour of Boothbay Harbor, Authentic Clambake including Chowder, Steamed Clams, Twin Lobsters, Corn on the Cob, and Blueberry Cake dessert. (Chicken available by prior request). $99pp payable to Golden Age Travel Club. September 2 - 7 - Canadian Island of Coudres and Quebec Tour - Includes transportation; 5 nights lodging; 11 meals; guided tour of Quebec City; Casino de Charlevoix; St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine and more! $679pp dbl occ/$879 single payable to Diamond Tours due by 7/1. $75 confi rms reservation. Valid Passport Required. Call 978-388-8138 for more information or to register for any trip.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Have you been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or some other condition that has prevented you from activities you enjoy? Th e Amesbury Council on Aging welcomes you to join a group of supportive people with similar challenges. If you have discovered recent or ongoing vision loss and would like to learn about the tools available to you, and have the opportunity to share your experience, this group is for you. Guest speakers from the Mass Commission for the Blind, Perkins Institute, Simply Footcare and others have shared valuable tips for daily living. Th e meetings alternate between educational and social support with bi-annual outings. Th is support group meets the 1st Th ursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Amesbury Senior Center. Please contact Doreen Brothers or Jeanne Marie at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Th e food pantry at the Community United Methodist Church in Byfi eld is open to area residents every Friday from 1-3pm (please note time change) Th e pantry is located at the church, 11 Central Street, Byfi eld.

------------------------------------------------------------DRIVERS NEEDED - Amesbury Meals on Wheels is seeking part time drivers to deliver to homebound elderly in the Amesbury/Merrimack area. Must have own vehicle. Stipend paid. Be a part of an essential program in helping our older adults stay in their home! Th is program is made possible by the Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and the Amesbury COA. To become a driver contact. Virginia Chapinski, Assistant Director, MVNP 978-686-1422 ext. 28

------------------------------------------------------------FOXWOOD BUS TRIP - Th e Kensington American Legion will be hosting a trip to Foxwood on August 21st. Th e cost is $35.00 per person. On arrival you will receive a ticket for a free buff et or $10.00 food ticket and $10.00 in Keno from Foxwoods. We play bingo on the way down and have a raffl e of $25.00 worth of scratch tickets. On the trip home we watch a movie and have a snack. Th e bus leaves from the Kensington American Legion parking lot at 6:45 a.m. We are located on Route 150. We arrive at Foxwoods about 9:00 a.m. We leave Foxwoods at 5:30 and arrive home about 7:30p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat you may e-mail grammiedot@comcast .net Or call Dot at 778-0655. You could also see Dot or Kathie at Tuesday night Bingo at the Kensington Legion. If you send a check as payment please make it out to the A.L.Aux.Unit 105. Please reserve seats early as they are limited Proceeds from the trip go to support Children and Youth. Th e trip is sponsored by the Kensington American Legion Aux.Unit 105.

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You've spent the summer tending and nurturing vegetables that have fl ourished, and now you have such an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and leafy greens, your home is starting to resemble the produce section of a grocery store.

Some people think harvest season is when the work stops for growing fresh fruits and vegetables in the backyard. If you want to be able to enjoy your hard work all year long and incorporate your vegetables into meals throughout the winter, though, there's still some work to be done.

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* Host a canning party - Canning is making a comeback, even for urban families who grow their vegetables in container gardens. If you have tomatoes, peppers, berries, beans, carrots and even peas, canning and freezing are two ways to preserve these items for use throughout the winter months. Both options preserve the nutrients of the fruits and vegetables, and most canning and freezing processes don't require any additional ingredients to be added to the product. If you're looking for a way to add more variety to your pantry, chop tomatoes, peppers and onions into a salsa mixture to be canned.

If you have friends in the same situation with an abundance of food, host a canning party. Ask everyone to bring extra pots, hot pads, stirring utensils, knives and cutting boards so you have enough equipment to keep all hands busy.

* Pickle your veggies - All pickling recipes are diff erent, and it's fun to experiment with diff erent seasonings and techniques. To get started, try this basic pickling spice recipe from Frontier Co-op. It features a balance of fl avor that blends several diff erent responsibly sourced seasonings:

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* Gift your garden goodies - Ask your coworkers, neighbors and friends if anyone would be interested in some of your fresh produce. Or, better yet, can some of the produce in smaller batches to hand out as gifts.

Everyone loves a batch of raspberry jam or a jar of homemade salsa in their holiday stocking or as a thank-you gift. To make the gift look nice, decorate the jar with ribbons or wrap it in a pretty gift bag.

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* Share your harvest - Families that are food insecure appreciate the fresh produce found at harvest season. Contact your local food pantry to ask how you can share your harvest with others. Th ey may require specifi c kinds of produce, or need vegetables to be harvested in a specifi c way.

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At this age, tweens are discovering who they are and where they fit into the world. They are beginning to socialize with the opposite sex and are defining who they are through the clothes they wear and the music they listen to. They are building a self-image and comparing themselves to others their age. Tweens may be moody, pouting, even tantruming like when they were a toddler. Tweens will sulk and whine as well. Research has shown that this is how tweens communicate their anger, frustration and displeasure with certain situations.

"At this stage, patience and understanding are important," says Dr. Toby Spiegel, assistant professor of forensic psychology at Argosy University, Orange County. Confidence is the key for teens to deal with their emotions effectively. "Keep the lines of communication open. Empathize with their struggles and do not make light of them or laugh because it does not seem catastrophic to you. To a tween, everything is a life-shattering issue.

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Center SpreadTh e annual Y event features local athletes and teams from the North Shore and beyond as they tackle one of the "Sweetest" triathlons around according to Race Director Terry Gauthier. Th e course consists of a 1/2 mi. swim followed by a 2.4 mi. run on the beach and through the front of Castle Hill fi nishing up with an 8 mi. bike r ide. "Th e bike ride will start at the Beach and proceed down Argilla to Northgate Rd. and then right onto Essex Rd. (Rte. 133) to Heartbreak Rd. and then onto Argilla and right back to the beach", states Gauthier. "We are focused on ensuring a safe and hassle-free event on one of the more scenic venues on the North Shore" says Race co-Director Farrah Dube-Parent, "and we encourage 2 or 3 person teams as well". Th e Triathlon is now in its 13th year generously hosted by Th e Trustees of Reservations. Other sponsors include Donald M. Greenough Law Offi ce, Rowley House of Pizza, RichMay Law Firm, Bernard M. Sullivan Insurance, Fit Werx and the Institution for Savings as Major Sponsor. For more info for indiviudal or team entries contact: [email protected] or call Terry Gauthier at 978-356-9622

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH – Th is summer get your Downton Abbey fi x as Th e Trustees of Reservations have offi cially opened their doors for the season at Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Massachusetts’ own version of an English country estate, Castle Hill was recently described by popular travel writer Steve Jermanok as “the closest New England gets to Versailles.” Visitors to Castle Hill and Th e Great House can experience it all fi rst hand when they explore all that the Estate has to off er with friends and family. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the exquisite Great House and discover what life was like back in the day of the Cranes. Explore the grounds on your own and learn about the exciting Conservation in Action project on the Grand Allée Casino Complex. While touring the house, stop by the elegant stair hall to view the restored portrait of Chicago plumbing magnate Richard Teller Crane Sr. (father of Richard Jr. who built Castle Hill), painted by internationally renowned artist Anders Zorn. Th e portrait is on generous loan by the MFA and its donors, descendants of the Crane family. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on the terrace at the Castle Hill Café. “We are excited for another busy season on the Hill that includes an expanded tour program and improved visitor amenities,” adds Terry Cook, Th e Trustees’ Northeast Regional Director who just started with the organization a little over a month ago. “With so many upcoming programs, happenings and events to choose from, the opportunities for recreation and fun mixed with a little culture are endless here at Castle Hill.” For more information about Castle Hill visit: www.thetrustees.org/castlehill or call 978.356.4351 x4049.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Cushing House Museum, headquarters of the Historical Society of Old Newbury at 98 High Street, has opened its doors for the 2014 season. Tours are off ered Wednesdays through Sundays until the end of October. In celebration of the city’s 250th anniversary, admission will be free to all residents of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury. Simply show a license or other proof of residency to enjoy your free guided tour. Th e Cushing House was the home of John Newmarch Cushing and three generations of the family who were involved in Newburyport’s maritime and mercantile activities. In addition, the period rooms illustrate the stories of all aspects of Newburyport’s history from its agrarian roots in the 1600s, its golden age of sail, and the vibrant industrial community producing silver, furniture, tortoise shell combs, and shoes. Th e rooms in the house are galleries, providing a backdrop or a stage set, for wonderful human interest stories and a treasure trove of local history, says Susan C.S. Edwards, Executive Director. Guests will hear about George Washington’s visit to our community; Timothy Dexter, one of Newburyport’s famous eccentrics; the Rev. John “Damnation” Murray, the patriot minister who stirred men to re-enlist for the cause of their country’s independence; and the crew of 12 men who perished when the Brig Pocahontas sunk off Plum Island in 1839. Come and learn about your local history. Relax in the shade of the restored garden, visit the early 19th century carriage barn, and marvel at the gracious lifestyle preserved within the Cushing House. All are welcome. Tours are off ered weekdays from 10 am - 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm and on weekends from noon - 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm. Closed July 4th. Th e Historical Society of Old Newbury preserves and interprets the history of “Old Newbury” which includes Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury from pre-Columbian times to the present. Th e Society carries out its mission through the preservation and administration of the Cushing House Museum, the Perkins Engraving Plant, and other historic structures on its High Street campus. Th e Society furthers its purpose through lectures, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and research. For more information, contact the HIST at 462-2681 or visit the website at newburyhist.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Looking for something to do on a Wednesday, afternoon? Come join the Golden Agers at the Elks Hall at l:00 p.m. on the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month. Th e only requirement is that you be 55 years old or older. One of these meeting s is a short business meeting with coff ee and doughnuts served and the other meeting we serve a lunch and have entertainment. Last month we had an excellent Elvis Presley imitator. Come and possibly meet some old friends and make some new ones. For more information call Jeanne Th omas, 978-465-8647.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Registration Is Now Open for Th e Firehouse Center for the Arts' popular 2014 Summer Vacation Program - Firehouse Glee Club! Enrollment is limited, so act now! Th e 2014 summer session runs Mon-Fri, August 18-22 and culminates with a public performance on Fri, August 22 at 7PM, in which all participants in program are required to participate. Glee Club is a week-long program of voice instruction and choreographed pop vocal tunes for students in grades 2-12. Students will learn about: the basics of good breath support, posture and vocal production, and performance techniques - all while having fun singing the songs they love! For details and to download Info|Form Packet:www.fi rehouse.org/L3-shows-theater-GleeSummer2014.html or contact Janice at 978-499-9931 or janice@fi rehouse.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Graf Rink is now accepting registrations for spring Hockey 101 and spring Learn to Skate. Hockey 101 will take place on Fridays at 6pm while Learn to Skate will take place on Sundays at 4pm & 5pm as well as Th ursday at 6pm. Hockey 101 is a great tool



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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Our Times, the Rowley Senior's Newsletter is printed each month and sent to all the seniors in Rowley. If you know a senior in Rowley who is not receiving our letter, please ask them to call us at 948-7637 and submit their name and address. You can also view the newsletter online at: www.townofrowley.net

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper goods, or personal hygiene products for the Rowley Food Pantry in the basket in the Library lobby. Th e Rowley Food Pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon and Th ursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 in the parsonage of the Baptist Church at 153 Main St. All Rowley residents are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Th rift Shop located in lower hall of First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St. (Rte 1A), Rowley is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also Th ursdays 3 - 7 p.m., weather permitting. We have clothing of all sizes, household goods and some special items - all at reasonable prices. We even have occasional sales! We are happy to accept donations of gently used clothing and household items, but only when the shop is open. NO electronics, books or household items, please.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your time for a good cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer? If you have some solid computer skills you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule. Please call us @ 978-462-2412

------------------------------------------------------------WOMEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATIONS. Who said football is only for men? Not in our league! Registrations for the Dirt the Skirt women’s 2014 fl ag football season are now open. Games will be played in Haverhill on Sundays. Fee is $50. For other registration options, please check us out at www.dtssports.com.

for hockey players entering a hockey program in the fall. Level Two is for players that are currently Mites or have participated in a Mite program. Hockey 101 will focus on proper hockey stance, puck control, crossovers, shooting and game positioning. Specialized Learn to Skate classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and fi gure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information (as well as registration forms) on both Hockey 101 and Learn to Skate. Th e Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be hosting its annual Summer Recreational Figure Skating Clinic July 14th-17th from 11:30am-3pm. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more details and registration forms. Th e Graf Rink will be hosting several hockey clinics this summer. All hockey brochures are available in the rink lobby. Visit our website for daily Public Skating and Stick Time schedules. Th e Graf Rink also hosts birthday parties during the summer! Please contact the front offi ce at 978-462-8112 to reserve a date!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - “Gentle People: a photographic study” on display at the Rowley Public Library Local commercial and portrait photographer Richard Hydren spent two months working with the residents of Sea View Retreat, a local extended health care home. Th e result is his photographic study of fi fteen of the residents, which he has put on display at the Rowley Library just in time to kick off the Rowley 375th Celebration. You may know or recognize some of these local personalities. View his work on display in our gallery through the month of July. Th e Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street in Rowley. For more information, call 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Attention Baseball Fans! Once again the Friends of the Rowley Public Library have stepped up to the plate to off er free coupons for discount tickets to every Lowell Spinners home game this season! Each coupon is good for 50% off up to six tickets per game starting at $3.50 each and may be redeemed at the box offi ce in advance. Don’t miss the fun! Call now to reserve yours! And don’t forget our other passes: the Museum of Science, the Peabody-Essex Museum, Zoo New England, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Children’s Museum, the Wenham Museum, and the Massachusetts State Park pass. Stop by the Rowley Public

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and much more. Aeterna Trio will close the season on Sunday, Aug. 24. New to the Maudslay Arts Center, Aeterna Trio features Ben Brikbeck on piano, Andy Happel on violin and Devon Colella on cello playing original music, classical crossover, and beloved themes from all over the world, both re-imagined and reinvented in real-time. Whether you're sitting under the stars on a moonlit evening, or lounging on a blanket on a Sunday afternoon, the Maudslay Arts Center Summer Concert Series provides the perfect setting for your entertainment pleasure. Saturday concerts begin at 7 p.m. and include: Th e Don Campbell Band on Aug. 9, Th e Paul Broadnax Quintet on Aug. 16, and Liz Frame and the Kickers on Aug. 23. Sunday afternoon performances begin at 2 p.m. and include: Th e Shaw Brothers on Aug.10, Th e Hal McIntyre Big Band tribute to Frank Sinatra on Aug.17, and Aeterna Trio on Aug. 24. Maudslay Arts Center is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road in Newburyport. Th e concerts are held rain or shine, moving inside to the MAC Concert Barn when weather dictates. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, which can be casual or as elaborate as a gourmet meal with tablecloth

and fl owers and whatever suits the patron's fancy. Delicious desserts such as seasonal cobblers, brownies, and Hodgie’s ice cream, and beverages may be purchased during intermission, all served by dedicated MAC volunteers, who continue to make this non-profi t series happen. Saturday performances start at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. Patio seating (tables and chairs) is $25, while lawn seating (bring your own chairs or blankets) is $20. Children 12 and under are free. Sunday performances start at 2 p.m. with gates opening at 1 p.m. General admission is $12 with open seating on the patio and lawn. Children 12 and under are free. To purchase tickets online (major credit cards accepted), or for further information about the performers, visit the MAC website at www.maudslayartscenter.org. Tickets also may be purchased at the gate (cash or check only), or by calling to reserve at (978) 499-0050. Gift certifi cates also are available. Th e series is supported with generous donations and grants from Th e Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, the staff of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and dedicated MAC volunteers and patrons. Th e Saturday evening performances are entirely underwritten by Th e Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank.

DANCE NIGHTDance , Singles or Couples!:: 40+ :

Th e Social Life of Haverhill, will have a dance at the VFW Post 1088, # 93 , Rte 125, Kingston, N.H., Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 pm to 11 pm, DJ Cost $8-member; $10-nonmember, All welcome, . For more information call Marge @ 603-642-5881

MOONLIGHT SAIL ABOARD THE SCHOONER LANNON

Enjoy a romantic night out on the Schooner Th omas E. Lannon on Saturday, August 9th from 9:30-11:00 p.m. Dessert is included as we ghost around Gloucester’s harbor and coastline in the moonlight. Th e Lannon sets sail from Seven Seas Wharf at the Gloucester House Restaurant, Rt. 127, Gloucester. Tickets are $45/person. Go to schooner.org/book-online or call (978) 281-6634 for information and reservations.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10th

TODD FARM FLEA MARKETOutdoor Award-Winning Flea

Market is open every Sunday from now through late November. 240 fl ea market vendors can be found on any given week at Todd Farm. Free Admission and Free Parking. It’s the perfect New England way to spend some leisurely weekend time. Sundays 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.toddfarm.com

ROWLEY FARMERS MARKETTh e Rowley Farmers Market is

up and running on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the Rowley Town Common, Route 1A. We have fresh produce and a variety including

veggies, fl owers and munchies. Top it all off with a taste of wines from the Alfalfa Farm Winery. Our fresh vegetables are grown by Chickadee Hill Farm, Herrick Farm, Bradstreet Farm, with sweets from Th e Nutty Redhead, fl owers from Lenny, and miscellaneous treats from our vendors. Enjoy brunch or lunch from Fat Belly’s BBQ while you shop.

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Come enjoy the season with Th e Newburyport Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown veggies, live music, locally prepared food products and artisanal crafts! Th e Market will be held every Sunday rain or shine from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tannery Marketplace.

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POEMS ARE MEANT TO BE HEARD

Th e Whittier Home Association and Tapestry of Voices invite you to its 16th annual collaborative readings from the poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier on Sunday, August 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. Th e poetry readings will take place in the Victorian garden of the Whittier Home Museum, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury. Local Whittier devotees Rhina P. Espaillat will read “Proem” and “Forgiveness”; Bill Plante, “At Point Royal”; Alfred Nicol, “Th e Gift of Tritemius”; Skye Wentworth, “Monadnock from Wachuset”; Edith Maxwell, a selection from “Meeting”, and short poems by Mary Oliver and Chris Bryant, President of the Whittier Association, will read “Maud Muller.” Others include Harris Gardner, founder of the poetry organization Tapestry of Voices from Boston, who will read “Two Rabbis”; Lainie Senechal, “Th e Corn Song” and “Th e Pumpkin” and Walter Howard, a favorite amongst the Cambridge/Boston crowd, will sing his Whittier selection, “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.” An informal reception will follow the readings and light refreshments will be served. Th e poetry reading is free and open to the public and will take place in the garden at the Whittier Home. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Whittier Home’s meeting room. For information, call Harris Gardner, (617) 306-9484 or the Whittier Home at (978) 388-1337.

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Th ere are currently more than 23 million licensed drivers aged 70 and older, and with baby boomers beginning to reach 70 years of age, the number of seniors on the road will rise steadily over the next two decades.

A new survey released by Liberty Mutual Insurance fi nds that the majority of senior drivers are behind the wheel regularly, even with reported limited physical abilities. Th ough many seniors drive safely well into their later years, it's likely that they will eventually have to face the diffi cult decision to stop driving.

While the majority of senior drivers surveyed are open to conversations about limiting or stopping their driving, only 6 percent have spoken with someone about their driving abilities.

"Th ese are diffi cult conversations but important to have early and often, because everyone ages diff erently," says David Melton, driving safety expert with Liberty Mutual Insurance and managing director of global safety. "Too often, these discussions are avoided until warning signs appear or, worse, there is an accident.

It's a step we all need to take to ensure the safety of our loved ones and the community."

Th e report reveals that despite declining physical abilities, many seniors still drive several times a week or even every day. In the past six months, the majority surveyed reported driving regularly despite slow reaction times, diffi culty seeing or hearing, getting lost or feeling confused while driving.

While nearly all senior drivers

would consider limiting or stopping their driving if presented with the right reason, most are hesitant about transitioning to the passenger seat. Top concerns among seniors about limiting or stopping driving include losing independence, becoming less active, diffi culty fi nding alternative forms of transportation, and feeling isolated.

In 2013, Liberty Mutual Insurance conducted a survey of children of elderly drivers to determine if they were having conversations about driving with their aging parents, and if not, what was preventing them. Th e survey found that more than half of children with senior parents were concerned about their parents' driving abilities and safety, yet nearly one-third avoided initiating the conversation. However, this new report reveals that people may be avoiding conversations with aging drivers more than self-reported, while more seniors are actually open to talking:

* Only 6 percent of senior drivers report having had a discussion about their driving abilities, despite 84 percent saying that they would be open to talking about the issue.

* Th e majority of seniors who have not yet had a conversation report they would feel most comfortable being approached by their children or doctor.

* Seniors cite a doctor's recommendation and recognition of their own declining physical abilities as top reasons to limit or stop driving.

"We know from our surveys that seniors are more receptive

to conversations about driving than their children assume, which often prevents conversations from happening," says Melton. "In reality, seniors are usually so receptive to these conversations that many stop driving within six months of talking about it with their loved ones. Th ese are tough conversations, but caregivers should take comfort knowing that these

discussions are typically easier than expected and usually have positive outcomes."

It's more important than ever for children and loved ones of senior drivers to have conversations about driving early and often, before it's time to stop. For additional tips on talking to loved ones about driving and resources for seniors when driving is no longer an option, visit www.LibertyMutual.com/seniordriving.

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METEOR SHOWER WATCHING SAIL ABOARD THE SCHOONER LANNON

Bring a blanket and pillow to get comfy and enjoy the show on the Schooner Th omas E. Lannon on Monday, August 11th from 12:00 midnight-3:00 a.m. We will sail out to where the sky is big and dark to experience the Perseid Meteor Shower. Virginia Renehan, a local astronomer from the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will be onboard to provide some insight into this cosmic lightshow. Th e Lannon sets sail from Seven Seas Wharf at the Gloucester House Restaurant, Rt. 127, Gloucester. Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for kids 16 and under. Go to schooner.org/book-online or call (978) 281-6634 for information and reservations.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th

EXPLORING THE REFUGE BY KAYAK

Tuesday, August 12th @ 11:30 am; & Monday, August 25th @ 10:30 am Th ere is no better way to see and experience the refuge’s salt marsh than from the cockpit of your own kayak! Join a couple of refuge rangers for a three hour meander through the marsh and learn about some of its fascinating natural and cultural history. Program participants should have kayaking experience and need to provide their own kayak, paddle, and personal fl otation device. Participant boats must be a minimum of 12 feet in length and have onboard fl otation. It is recommended that participants provide their own insect repellant, sunscreen, water, snack food, and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Meet the rangers at the refuge’s boat ramp, opposite Lot 1, fi fteen minutes prior to the program start time. Enrollment limited to 12 participants. Preregistration required.

CELIA THAXTER'S ISLAND GARDEN

Photographer and fi lmmaker Peter Randall will show and discuss his documentary "Celia Th axter's Island Garden." Th is documentary tells the story of Celia Th axter and her unique island garden located on Appledore Island, one of the nine Isles of Shoals. DVDs of the documentary will be available for purchase. All are welcome to this free event. Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library

COMEDY Open Mike at Th e Winner’s Circle,

211 Elm Street, upstairs, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. No charge for admission. Professional comedians try out new material and new comedians work on their acts. Amateurs are welcome. Th e show is hosted by diff erent professional comedians each week.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th

APP SHARE CLUBHave an Appetite for Apps? Are

you constantly seeking out the latest apps? Do you search app review sites? Ask friends to recommend the perfect app for organizing your photos? Decorating your home? Making travel plans? Do you search for games or tech apps? Come to the fi rst meeting of the App Share Club at the Newbury Town Library on Wednesday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Bring your favorite ios or android app to share. Find out what other app enthusiasts are downloading. Try out the library’s new in-house circulating iPads purchased through a grant from the NAID Foundation. Coff ee and snacks provided by the Friends of the Library.

ART IN AUGUST WORKSHOPAugust 13: Ipswich Museum, 54

South Main St., will host its annual Art in August Workshop, 3-5 pm: Th is workshop complements our summer exhibit, My Special Places, Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, Photographer. All ages – families welcome! Materials fee: members $5; non-members $10. Pre-registration recommended – please email [email protected] or call 978-356-2811.

HAMPTON GARDEN CLUBTh e next meeting of the Hampton

Garden Club is on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Members will gather at 5:00 PM at the school parking lot behind the Winnacunnet Road Fire Station to carpool to Bedrock Garden in Lee, NH. Members will have a guided tour of Bedrock Garden, a private 20 acre landscaped designed property which features unusual plants, formal gardens and a rock garden, as well as fountains, fascinating original art pieces and sculpture. Comfortable walking shoes and insect repellent are advised for this natural setting. Th e cost for members is $10, for guests and nonmembers $20. Th ere is an area for a post-tour picnic or snack, so bring a lunch or dessert to add to this pleasant evening tour. For information about Hampton Garden Club meetings and events, please call Pat Navin at 603-929-6315. Th e Hampton Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $10 per year and includes informational topics, community projects and fi eld trips throughout the year. For membership information call Roseanne Tuholski at 603-926-2705.

ROUNDTABLE MEETINGTh e Civil War Roundtable of the

Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday August 13th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Bill Hallett will speak on “Th e Battle of Monocacy.” Th is 1864 engagement saved Washington D.C. from Rebel capture. Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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Realtors®…And Prayers to theReal Estate Gods

Every Sunday Ken prepares a list of open houses from internet sites he has located. He and Carla pack up the children and drive from one open house to the next. Each time they enter an open house they are asked to sign the guest register. There is a section of the register where a guest can sign in his/her professional REALTOR’s name instead of his/her own. Ken and Carla have no such professional representation. In a few weeks they and their children will have to be out of their home and they are scrambling to make last minute arrangements without the assistance of a professional REALTOR®.

Mark is a first time home buyer. Like many buyers, Mark does not understand the value of working with one professional REALTOR® whose fiduciary duty is to represent Mark’s interests from start to finish. Instead of choosing one professional to learn Mark’s exact needs, focus all attention and apply all skills to meet those needs, Mark converses with every REALTOR® he meets at open houses. He also calls REALTORs® whose numbers appear on the yard signs and he makes appointments with them to see the properties as he is entitled to do.

The REALTORs® he calls are obliged to disclose to Mark that they represent the interests of the seller. Regardless, Mark engages in lengthy discussions without the benefit of a professional representing his interests. Mark does not understand that he has disclosed sensitive information about his circumstances that impact his ability to negotiate from a position of strength. The seller’s REALTOR® must act in the best interest of the seller and in the absence of a professional to represent Mark’s interests, the seller remains in a far better position.

Mike and Karin have sent out invitations to family, friends and to their professional Realtor for a housewarming party. They understood the value of working with one professional REALTOR® who understood exactly how to meet their needs. On the same day they closed on the home they sold, they also closed on the home of their dreams that they purchased with their professional REALTOR’s constant representation and

Looking for just the right property can be a full time job for buyers whose busy lives leave limited time for their search. There are almost as many real estate sites as there are homes for sale and the process itself can be both confusing and overwhelming. What’s a buyer to do? Get yourself a professional REALTOR® to call your very own.

REALTORS® work with sellers when they list properties for sale and they work with buyers who are looking to buy properties. Many buyers already understand the value and peace of mind that comes from working with one professional who knows what his/her client wants as well as he/she knows the market and how to find it.

Dan and Margo are renting presently and they spend every spare moment looking for just the right home to purchase. They are not working with a professional REALTOR® and they have not yet had a professional lender go over their finances in order to provide them with a pre approval letter that determines the price range that would work for them.

After months of driving through communities all over the North Shore and stopping in to countless open houses, they drove by the “house of their dreams” recently. It looked like everything they wanted. When they called the number on the sign they learned that the house was under agreement and scheduled to close the following week. Had they been working with a professional REALTOR®, they would most likely have known about the property as soon as it came on the market and they would not have lost the opportunity.

Ken and Carla’s home is scheduled to close. They have not yet found their next home. Although Carla thought it best to have a professional represent their interests on the buying end, Ken did not want to be “tied down” to working with one REALTOR®.

guidance. They never spent one dime out of pocket for that protection or representation and the transition was as stressless as possible.

“REALTOR® hopping” or “tail spinning shopping” is for the uninformed who continue to lose out on opportunities, and run amok through a market that can be unforgiving. Every one deserves the kind of experience that leads to a happy home, so choose an experienced REALTOR®, say a prayer to the real estate gods and off you go!

Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty Associates, LLC. For all selling and buying North Shore real estate, you may call Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price4 Hillside Ave, Merrimac 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 43 $124,900 $120,000 $124,900 28 Oak Cir, Amesbury 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 23 $194,900 $185,000 $194,900 40 Birch Meadow Rd, Merrimac 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 28 $218,900 $225,000 $218,900 30 Perley Ave, Rowley 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 33 $279,900 $279,900 $279,900 43 Prospect St, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 53 $289,000 $286,300 $289,000 264 Main St, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 31 $299,990 $297,000 $299,990 17 Stovers Ct, Amesbury 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 129 $260,000 $255,000 $300,000 10 Erie Ave, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Bungalow 7 $309,900 $299,000 $309,900 15 Warren St, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 37 $309,900 $312,500 $309,900 482 Main St, Groveland 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 44 $319,900 $330,000 $319,900 521 Main St, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 161 $259,900 $255,000 $319,900 40 Pleasant St, Rowley 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 93 $324,900 $321,500 $324,900 40 Cedar St, Wenham 4 room, 1 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 72 $329,500 $332,000 $329,500 20 Carlida Rd, Groveland 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 14 $329,900 $330,000 $329,900 10 Caitlin Cir #26, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 111 $354,900 $378,000 $354,900 7 Caitlin Cir #25, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 94 $380,000 $380,000 $380,000 28 Nichols St, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 50 $389,900 $379,500 $389,900 187 Topsfield Rd, Wenham 6 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 95 $399,900 $370,000 $399,900 410 Andover St, Georgetown 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Multi-Level 34 $409,900 $402,378 $409,900 38 Pemberton, Topsfield 9 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Farmhouse 60 $429,000 $429,000 $429,000 17 Fatherland Dr, Newbury 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Split Entry 5 $449,900 $475,000 $449,900 44 Charles St, Georgetown 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Raised Ranch 108 $450,000 $428,500 $460,000 8 Old Rowley Rd, Newbury 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 17 $485,000 $475,000 $485,000 13 Paige Farm Rd, Amesbury 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 16 $529,000 $520,000 $529,000 35 Woodland St, Newburyport 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 15 $549,000 $549,000 $549,000 3 Central Pl, Newburyport 10 room, 4 bed, 1f 2h bath Victorian 78 $524,000 $468,000 $549,000 269 Center, Groveland 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 85 $549,900 $525,000 $549,900 60 Pond St, Boxford 11 room, 5 bed, 4f 0h bath Colonial 79 $568,900 $465,400 $568,900 186 Bachelor St, West Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Gambrel /Dutch 39 $599,000 $590,000 $599,000 9 Willowdale Crt, Amesbury 12 room, 5 bed, 4f 0h bath Cape 304 $549,000 $565,000 $635,000 67 The Fairways, Ipswich 5 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 56 $649,000 $649,000 $649,000 17 Washington St, Boxford 10 room, 5 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 280 $649,900 $649,900 $649,900 84 River Rd, Merrimac 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 83 $749,900 $700,000 $749,900 158 Essex St, Hamilton 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 258 $724,000 $680,000 $755,000 7 Sagamore Ln, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 649 $1,290,000 $1,175,000 $1,290,000

Single Family Listings: 35 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,168.51 Avg. List$: $443,760 Avg. List$/SqFt: $209Avg. DOM: 93.83 Avg. Sale$: $430,911 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $205

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80% are not happy with their smile.

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32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers.

38.5 total days an average American spends brushing teeth over lifetime.

73% of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than fl oss.

60% of people don't know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack, especially in women.

Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the fl ush.

A toothpick is the object most often choked on by Americans.

Every year, kids in North America spend close to half a billion dollars on chewing gum.

Th e number of cavities in the average mouth is down and people are keeping their teeth longer. People, on average, have healthier mouths than even 10 years ago.

Th e decline in tooth decay was greatest among kids but holds across every age group.

Only 40% of young people age 6 to 19 have ever had a cavity in their lives. Th at’s down from 50% a decade ago.

Over the last ten years the proportion of people age 60 that had lost all their teeth had

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Smokers remain three times more likely than non-smokers to lose all their teeth. Th is fi gure has not changed from a decade ago.

Socio-economic status plays a defi nite role in one’s general and dental health.

33% of low-income adults have untreated decay. Th is compared with 16% of middle- and higher-income adults. 19% of kids living in poverty have untreated decay compared with 8% of higher-income kids.

More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones.

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Th e average woman smiles about 62 times a day! A man? Only 8!

Kids laugh around 400 times a day. Grown-ups just 15.

Smilers in school yearbooks are more likely to have successful careers and marriages than their poker-faced peers.

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STERLING SILVERPrivate Mint ............ 16.00 oz.

HELP WANTEDOil Burner Technician

With MA Oil Burner License.Top Pay & Top Benefi ts...

Please Contact: David Heating & Cooling, Inc.

19 Church StreetMerrimac, MA 01860

Telephone 978-346-4216Fax 978-346-7162

[email protected]

HELP WANTED

DISHWASHERS P/T 2 shifts open: 3pm to 7pm and 6am to 2pm. Includes Weekends. We will train. Seaview Retreat 978-948-2552 EOE

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR - If you like working with kids, we are looking for you! We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to join our positive staff. Part time, espe-cially after school hours. Previous experience in gymnastics a plus. Call (978) 356-8332

PT COURIER - Part Time position driving E250 Courier Van to all of our MASS locations 1-2 days per week. Start in Rowley- travel to Lynn-Dartmouth-Milford-Worcester-Tewksbury. Pick up/drop off pay-roll, supplies, boxes, etc. Vehicle deliveries/swaps and other driving tasks may be available at additional times. Heavy lifting involved. Great



Appliances Clothes Sports Equipment Books & DVDs Furniture Collectables Much More!

Turnpike Rd. (Rt 1) Ipswich

Thrift Store & MoreThrift Store & More

Thrift Store & More(Located in same plaza as Tri City Sales)

Turnpike Rd., Route 1, IpswichWed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11-5

Aug 13 - 16th (Wed to Sat)Summer Clearance Sale

Save up to 50% on sale items



NICE CONDITION2005 Chevy MalibuClassic - AutomaticA/C - Good on Gas

$3000 - Call Jack603-382-1706

1970 Classic Antique CarFully Rebuilt 350 High Performance Cutlass

Oldsmobile Convertible with only 1000 MILES ON NEW ENGINE, new transmission. Very powerful. New everything including new exhaust. Body in

good shape, interior good. Nice cruising car or take to the drag strip. Very fun.!

Asking $17,500 Call Kevin at 508-789-1824

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