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NEWBURYPORT — Wags in town have questioned whether the First Religious Society has struck oil, or if Newburyport has been transformed into the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz.

When crossing over the Route 1 bridge, it does cause one “to do a double take,” Mike Dissette, vice chair of the city's Community Preservation Committee, said last week.

Th e top topic of conservation these days is the repair work going on to the white ornate steeple above the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pleasant Street. After years of enjoying views of the steeple from all directions, residents and visitors have been shocked this month to Th e church steeple under repair.

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see the beloved steeple covered by scaff olding inside a green mesh that protects pedestrians and cars below as construction crews make the repairs to the aging steeple.

Most who see it pull out phones and snap a picture of the now green, boxy spire, said Bill Heenehan, the church business administrator and long-term member of the congregation.

Th e four-tier steeple over the UU meetinghouse is undergoing a complete rehabilitation. Built in 1811, the white church with its classic Federal facade has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.

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AMESBURY – On a Friday a couple of weeks ago, Ed and Dana Siegal, owner of Park Place Pantry, put packages of their Tuscan Style Salsa on Cider Hill Farm's store shelves for the fi rst time.

Th e salsa with secret Italian spices was such an immediate hit with customers, the pair of foodpreneurs had to return Saturday morning to restock. Th en they booked time at Lisa Sutton's Kitchen Local to make more salsa.

“Get to Cider Hill Farm ASAP before it disappears!” Ed Siegel wrote on FaceBook.

Park Place Pantry is one of 28 micro-food companies that uses Kitchen Local, a 1,700-square-foot, commercial kitchen, to prepare a wide variety of food for adults, children

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just space and equipment. Since she opened her doors in January last year, Sutton believes she has created a community of passionate people who love their work and their food products.

Th e businesses who use Kitchen Local off er a wide range of products and services.

“Th ere is not much competition among the group. Each has its own niche,” Sutton said.

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If you had the good fortune to travel down Scotland Road during the past few weeks you could not miss the joyful display of sunfl owers at the Colby Farm. Bill, Lisa and J.R. have continued their tradition of planting 2.5 acres of sunfl owers every year for about 10 years. Most people cannot pass by without stopping for a moment. A smile plays upon faces previously somber.

Th e Colby family has been providing this beautiful display for all to enjoy at no cost. Th e Colbys do not sell many of the fl owers, instead they spend their own time, money and fuel to plant over 200,000 sunfl ower seeds annually. During the past two years rains came and washed away the seeds. Determined not to let people down, they plowed under the fi rst crop and replanted the 2.5 acres so people could come by, smile and drive away in a better state of mind.

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with cars carrying people who just want to see them. Just for the joy of it. Adults, children, toddlers and Boomers often climb the small slope of mowed grass to stand next to these giants and have their pictures taken. The sunflowers lift their beautiful yellow blossoms to the sky and follow the sun from east to west each day, providing tasty seeds to the birds.

The Colbys have told me that people in other states call to see when the flowers will be at their

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They have had requests for weddings to be held in front of the flowers. This year when I stopped to enjoy the fields of sunflowers I noticed a large white tent on the grounds in front of the flowers. I assumed it might be a wedding. Instead, Lisa Colby informed me that they were having a “Farm to Table” six course dinner and both nights had sold out quickly. After seeing the menu and wine list I could see why. It contained food from the Colby Farm as well as

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transformed into a magical display of twinkling lights and laughter coming from the tent. Eighty guests enjoyed themselves at tables and benches made by J.R. Colby. He also provided electricity from a generator that was so far behind the sunflowers that it wasn’t heard.

I watched from a distance as the skies darkened, lights twinkled, and people laughed and experienced a vision of life surrounded by sunflowers.

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Foodpreneurs Thrive in Kitchen Locallike Kate's Catering and Events by BH and specialty caterers like K&L Catering, which features Italian meatballs made from a family recipe, and Chef Kip Dixon's New Orleans-style dishes at Bienville Catering.

Two companies, the Wooden Spoon Catering Co. and Carolyn's Farm Kitchen, off er cooking classes to the public.

Jodi Bee Bakes cooks up small-batch, ecotarian and vegetarian baked goods, and Kaeli-O-Kookies caters to the Crossfi t gym denizens with a Paleo-inspired cookies designed to “Satisfy Your Caveman Cravings.”

Fat Spice produces small batch spice blends for fi sh, poultry, meat, pasta, pizza, egg dishes, stir fry, soups, sauces and barbeque. Stone Oven Catering brings its wood-fi red pizza oven to festivals and farmers' markets or corporate outings. Tangerine Custom Cakes and Pastries off ers unique wedding and special occasion cakes, as well as French macarons for parties.

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What Sutton calls “an incubator inside an incubator,” Kitchen Local is one of only fi ve shared space, commercial kitchens in Massachusetts and the only one on the North Shore. Her foodpreneurs rent space in her kitchen on the fi rst fl oor of the old Cedar Street mill that once produced carriages and now caters to artists and artisans.

In addition to providing a quality kitchen, Sutton helps her client companies with aspects of running business that are not particularly fun. She helps them apply for local and state permits, acquire certifi cations and buy insurance. She also provides marketing ideas and contacts. And once a quarter she gathers her clients together to exchange ideas. Everyone brings a dish.

“Th ere is a lot that goes into a food business. I try to provide on-going support,” she said.

Major equipment behind locked kitchen doors includes a six-burner stove, a double gas oven with griddle, a 24-quart tilt steam kettle, stainless-steel work tables and a three-compartment sink. Th e baking kitchen features a 30-quart

Hobart fl oor mixer, a double electric convection oven, a proofi ng oven and stainless-steel tables.

Sutton emphasizes the word local in her company name. Although at least one of her clients is now selling products across the country, the market for most is local. Several, like Habib's Home Cooking, sell at local farmers' markets and festivals. And several have built a working relationship with local farms.

Sutton, who comes from a family of foodpreneurs, including her parents, who ran an Amesbury restaurant for fi ve years, was the development offi cer for a non-profi t organization. When she decided to open Kitchen Local, she used her savings and a private loan to lease the space, buy the equipment and acquire a litany of permits and certifi cations, all before she recruited her fi rst clients. Now she is looking at expanding to provide more storage space.

Like many of her clients, she is a risk taker. “I put it all on the line,” she said.

So many people say to themselves, “Someday I'd like to do (fi ll in the blank),” she said. For Sutton “someday came along” when she opened Kitchen Local.

Church Steeple Repair Needs More Moneythe 100-year meetinghouse and steeple repair project is now estimated at $480,590 and is about $160,000 short of the money needed to fi nish it, Heenehan told the CPC in a detail report and presentation.

“We are trying to do it right,” he said.

Th e CPC, which allocates taxpayer funds, contributed $200,000, and Heenehan repeatedly said the church appreciates the donation. But he asked if the CPC could donate an additional $26,000, which was initially requested by the church, “or maybe a little more.”

Th e committee postponed the request until its next meeting in late October, when it will know if the Commonwealth is giving Newburyport, and all towns and cities, more community preservation funds this year. Newburyport hopes it will receive at least $130,000, the amount it got last year from the state.

In the meantime, the First Religious Society continues to talk with other foundations and sources of donations. It has received $40,000 from its own Bailey Foundation, $25,000 from anonymous church members, $50,000 from the Hale Foundation and $5,000 from the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.

Th e Massachusetts Historical Commission has so far declined to provide funds because the church selected a contractor before asking for the funding, which violates

MHC's guidelines, Heenehan said.Th e membership of the church

is also being approached about additional donations as well, he said.

Heenehan said the project so far has had both good news and bad.

Th e good news is that the 16 windows in the steeple, slated for repair and replacement, were in such good condition “we decided to apply the contingency funds to preserve all the windows” in the meetinghouse, Heenehan said.

Th e original budget for window replacement, approximately $30,000, is now $76,980.

“Th ese windows will be in good shape for a very long time,” he said.

Th e bad news was that the steeple, although structurally sound, has signifi cant damage to the architectural details. Much of the damage is to the lower light tower, which is the most ornate.

Just above the bell tower, the lower light tower has eight, 10-foot fl uted columns, Doric capitals, 14-foot pilasters and decorative molding around the eight large windows.

Th ree of the columns had extensive rot and were “ready to pop off ,” which could have turned them into fl ying missiles from their perch 100 feet up, he said.

In addition, the column bases and capitals cannot be saved and must be replaced. To replace this rotted wood the church is planning to use painted aluminum, which is cheaper than wood and will last much longer.

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Continued from page 1 Th e cost of restoring the steeple jumped from $55,000 to $94,170. And the millwork and maintenance budget increased from $42,000 to $57,000.

To make these repairs, the scaff olding must stay up an extra two weeks, at a cost of almost $3,000.

Heenehan told the committee that the work must be done now and cannot wait until more money is raised. “Th e nature of the problems discovered, as well as the presence of the scaff olding make completion of this work now a requirement,” his report states.

He said the church has a construction loan, which will cover most of the additional costs, but will need to be repaid soon.

On other maintenance, the church found that the quality of shaving method of preparing the exterior walls for painting was so much better that it chose to do the more expensive surface preparation work on all three walls. Th at required the church to shift $45,000 from the lighting budget.

As a result, the lighting budget now will pay only for replacing the old lighting and “does not represent signifi cant enhancements,” the report states.

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October 1, Kids' Lantern Making Workshop, 3:30-5pm with the Ipswich Museum. Celebrate the upcoming Ipswich Art Show and Ipswich Illuminated event by making and decorating a Mason jar lantern with fall leaves! $5/members and $6/non-members. Pre-registration recommended - call 978-356-2811.

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

POVERTY MATTERSThe local Poverty Lecture Series

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speaker will be Deborah Smith, Executive Director of the Pettengill House, Inc., the community based social service agency in Salisbury. Her topic will be: The effects of poverty and homelessness on the school aged children of the Greater Newburyport area. Ms. Smith, a licensed social worker with a Masters of Education in counseling and psychology heads Pettengill's "School Link Service Program" in our geographic area. The talk will take place on Wednesday October 1 from 7-8PM in the lower meetinghouse of the First Religious Society (Unitarian-Universalist) Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. It is free and open to the public.

JAZZ VESPERSThe next Jazz Vespers Service will

be held on Wednesday October 1 at 8:00pm. Susan Creamer on piano will coordinate musical selections with seasonal readings provided by Cyd Raschke. Joining the house band on Wednesday will be Chuck Walker on bass and other special guests. The music begins at 8 pm at The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport. Jazz Vespers celebrates the inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music, and includes readings and time for reflection. All are welcome. The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Free and open to the public.

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Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, October 4, 9 am to 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.


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Join other adults with leaders Lisa Hutchings and Jonathan Brooks for a fresh look at coastal and bird ecology, treasured local habitats, and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our natural resources, then extend this inspiring experience with an optional group meal. You'll come away with a brand-new enthusiasm for the natural world around you! Saturday, October 4, 1 pm to 3:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $18. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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Join naturalist Andrew Prazar for a walk on the sanctuary at a transitional time of year for birds. We’ll look for late-migrating songbirds as well as lingering summer birds such as tanagers and grosbeaks, and early-winter arrivals such as juncos and white-throated sparrows. Sunday, October 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m. FEE: $14 ($12/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Irish Volunteer during the Civil War - A story told through song of the Irish immigration to America and their proud service in the Union Army during the Civil War. Performed in the uniform of the Union soldier and using period instrumentation, the listener is taken on a journey back through time. Beginning in the famine ravaged land of 1840s Ireland, follow the immigrant’s journey across the sea to America and through their gloried service within the ranks of the Irish Brigade.A period set allows the audience to feel as though they are immersed within a soldier’s camp, and the music is backed by a haunting slide show of Civil War photos which show the faces of the men who fought and died under their beloved fl ags of green. Mark LaPointe will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Margie Walker [email protected] or 978-388-8148. Th is program is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Susan Lenore portrays Harriet Beecher Stowe goes deeply into her writing of Uncle Tom's Cabin. And Harriet herself holds forth on the crucial events going on around her. She also tells about her visit with President Lincoln, about the diffi culties and triumphs of her personal life. She interacts with the audience in a humorous and personal way.Susan will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required since space is limited. Please register at www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker, Local History Librarian at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD - Mike Fay’s TTS Players in Byfi eld Mass. will be holding OPEN Auditions on Monday Oct 6th and Th ursday October 9th for its upcoming holiday production of SCROOGE! Directed by Stephanie Schapero Hassebeck. Auditions for this holiday musical classic will consist of readings from the script and some singing. All Adults, Teens and Youth are all encouraged to audition. Come and be part of spreading the holiday spirit to our holiday audiences as they enjoy this timeless Dickens classic and its unforgettable characters like Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Th e Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and the Cratchet family including beloved Tiny Tim. Rehearsals are planned on Mondays, Th ursdays and Some Saturdays not all cast is called to all rehearsals and we do our best to accommodate confl icts. Performance are scheduled for Dec. 5, 6, 7 & 12, 13, 14. For more information email Kathy at [email protected] or call TTS Producer Mike Fay at (978) 476-6053 or email [email protected]

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sampling Victorian-inspired foods and beverages prepared by professional chefs at the Galley Hatch, 401 Tavern, Savory Square Bistro, and the Old Salt in downtown Hampton. Take on the persona of a 19th century Hamptonian. Featuring costumed history presenters; trivia games, prizes, fortune teller, temperance marches and tramps, a history pictorial presentation at Marelli’s Square, old time nuts and candy vendor at historic Marelli’s Market, plus an 1890’s chief of police will be on hand to keep everyone in line. The event is Saturday, October 11, 2014 2-5 pm. Cost is $15.00 per person, cash only, 21 and over event. Period costume is encouraged. For more information call the Hampton Historical Society 603-929-0781

------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Going Out Of Business Sale! Epic Oriental Rugs has been family owned and operated for the past 30 years. Due to a family hardship they are closing and having a total liquidation. They offer a world class selection of fine and antique oriental rugs, runners and rounds. Total savings of 50% to 70% off the original price, free delivery and shipping anywhere in the U.S., tax free N.H., free pad with any rug purchase (while supplies last). The large display store is located on 597 Lafayette Rd. Hampton, NH (Rt. 1), 603-601-6811. Extended hours: 10 to 6pm, 7 days a week, www.epicorientalrugs.com

------------------------------------------------------------HAVERHILL - WALK/RACE - The 28th Annual Bobby Bell 5-Mile Road Race and the Joyce Moriarty Memorial Fitness Walk using a Gender-Graded Scoring System to level the running field is being held October 12 starting at The Lasting in downtown Haverhill. The race starts at 11am and the walk at 10:30. A gourmet buffet is after awards ceremony. Entry fees $25 pre-entry or $35 day of event. More info at www.yankeetimingcom/bbell or Dave at (978) 373-3408.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - As part of our Heart Healthy Initiative, The Ipswich Family YMCA at 110 County Road in Ipswich is offering FREE CPR and First Aid classes for the first 100 people to register. Classes are enrolling now. Register on-line at www.northshoreymca.org or in person at the Ipswich YMCA. Initiative sponsored by Muddy Leprechaun proceeds in memory of Teddy O'Leary. Our goal - to certify 100 people in 100 days!

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - In recent weeks commercial electric customers in communities served by Municipal Light Departments in Massachusetts have been called and threatened with termination of electric service unless a payment is made within a few hours of the call. In several cases the scammer had “spoofed” the Municipal Light Department phone number so the caller ID showed the name of the utility. These calls have been made outside of normal business hours in an effort to keep the customer from verifying the legitimacy of the call. Please be advised that the Ipswich Municipal Light Department (IMLD) does not perform non-emergency utility shut-offs without proper written notifications. Additionally, electric service terminations for payment delinquency are performed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Please contact the Utilities Business Office at 978-356-6635 during normal operating hours if you have any question.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Rotary presents Masquerade Ball 2014 “A Night Among the Stars” on Friday, October 24, 7:30 to midnight, at historic Turner Hill Mansion, 251 Topsfield Road, Ipswich. Proceeds benefit our Ipswich and Rowley community service projects. The fun evening includes music, dancing, dinner, silent auction, and cash bar. Dress as a movie star or character, or in optional black tie. Admission for this 21 and over event is $65 per person. Tickets are available in advance through October 17 from any Rotarian, and at local branches of First Ipswich Bank, Institution for Savings, and TD Bank. For more information, contact Lisa Shanko at [email protected] or 978-518-9594; or visit our website www.ipswichrotary.org or Facebook Page.

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Parents are kids' number one resource for learning about money. Fifty-one percent of Generation Z children report they were taught fi nancial lessons from their parents, according to a recent survey by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NYSE: AMTD). Only 10 percent said they learned fi nancial lessons from a teacher or school course, and only 7 percent gained their information from websites and blogs.

"According to the survey, the average age when children begin learning the importance of savings is 15," says Lule Demmissie, managing director of retirement for TD Ameritrade. "But there's no need to wait. Even younger children can benefi t from early conversations about credit cards, retirement planning, saving and investing.

Our research shows that children whose parents talk to them about fi nancial responsibility at an early age are more likely to see saving as important, and develop good budgeting habits as adults."

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Show children how your own family budget shapes up every month - a portion for savings, for investing, for gas, household expenses, etc. When your child asks for spending money, rather than just handing it over, establish a lending arrangement. Agree on repayment terms, including interest, and help your child understand how to make payments and how long it will take to repay. Th is experience of showing rather than telling can work well when educating kids about money concepts that may be a bit more diffi cult to grasp like managing debt or budgeting.

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For more tips on how to talk to kids about money, visit TD Ameritrade's Education Center at www.tdameritrade.com/education.page.

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Featured this year under the new yellow and white striped circus tent will be a 25 piece string band at 1:00, Th e Silver Strummers, a folk quartet at 2:00, Deep Hole Road, and a soloist/guitar player at 3:00, Jennifer Mitchell. Under the Food Tents will be the 9th Annual Apple/Pear/Blueberry Cook-off and Food cooked on the grill. Also included is a 50/50 raffl e and a how many in a jar guess game. Supervising everything will be our giant size scare crow. James House Directors and Junior Directors will be in 1700s and 1800s dress. You might catch them dancing.

Interested in competing in the cook-off . Obtain a registration form and rules at the Hampton Town Offi ces, the Lane, North Hampton, Exeter, or Seabrook libraries, the Seabrook Civic Center, from our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/jameshousemuseum, or call Skip Webb (603) 926-3851.

Entry registration will start at 12:30. Professional Judging will be at 1:15, or when entries are ready to be judged. Public tasting and judging for the peoples choice will start at 2:00.

Make it a day of activity. We have partnered with Smuttynose Brewery. Visit the Brewery, also on Towle Farm Road, for a tour and complimentary beer at 11:00 am. and join us for music, games, Cook-off tasting, hot dogs, and /or a walk through the 1723 James House. See the early 1800s industrial loom recently donated to the James House by the Old Swamb Mill Museum in Arlington, MA. You are a member of the public and the public is invited.

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NEWBURYPORT - Anna Jaques welcomes Andrea Rollins, MD, to the medical staff and Women’s Health Care in Newburyport and Haverhill. A board-eligible, highly trained physician, Dr. Rollins was born in Tenerife, Spain and was raised in a very multicultural manner in various diff erent countries including Germany, Austria and Colombia. She is fl uent in Spanish amongst other languages and has dedicated a large portion of her career to the Hispanic patient population.

Dr. Rollins earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, where she studied biology. She then spent three years doing basic science research in the Infectious Diseases Division at Mass General Hospital. She left New England to attend the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she discovered her love for OB/GYN. She completed her internship in OB/GYN at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell, and completed the rest of her residency in OB/GYN at Women and Infants’ Hospital of Brown University in Rhode Island.

Her special interests include obstetrics, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, vaginal surgery and the management of abnormal uterine bleeding.

Dr. Rollins is now accepting new maternity patients at Women’s Health Care in Newburyport and Haverhill, MA. To make an appointment, call 978-556-0100 or visit www.whcobgyn.org

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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

NEWBURYPORT FARMERS MARKET

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.

25TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST RUN

Registration is now open for one of the area’s longest running charity races. Runners will enjoy the scenic beauty and peak autumn foliage in one of New England’s most charming towns at the 25th annual Apple Harvest Run scheduled for Sunday, October 5th in West Newbury, Mass. Th e annual event is a fundraiser for the John C. Page Elementary School PTO, with 100% of proceeds benefi ting educational and cultural programs for the school’s students. 15 Bachelor Street, Action Cove Playground, West Newbury, MA Registration & More Information: Register online or download forms to mail in www.appleharvestrun.org. Th e fi rst 500 5K or 5 Mile Participants that register by September 30th get

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Amesbury, Mass. boasts a unique and eclectic choice of shops, services and restaurants to suit every taste. Come visit downtown Amesbury and enjoy our special events and exciting arts and cultural scene. October 3rd to the 5th. 10am to 4pm Downtown Market Square Area including the Bullnose, Main St, Elm St, and the park in front of Riverwalk Gallery Food vendors, craft vendors, balloon animals and face painting for the kids. Entertainment is scheduled throughout the days. Go to http://amesburychamber.com/fall-festival/ for more information.

BLESSING OF THE PETSSunday, October 5th, St. James

Episcopal Church in Groveland is holding a special service that includes a Blessing of the Animals. People are invited to bring restrained dogs, cats, and other critters to be blessed during the worship service. Stuff ed animals and photos of animals also welcome to receive a blessing. Th e service begins at 9:30 am at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 Washington St., Groveland, MA 01834 and will be held rain or shine! For more information call: 978-373-1270 or visit: www.saintjamesgroveland.org

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: BEACH CREATURES OF PLUM ISLAND

Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors fi nding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Excursions might include a group game to burn off some steam, an on-the-

water scavenger hunt, or a guided tour. We'll observe, investigate, and compare coastal environments and their inhabitants, both on- and off shore. Each adventure will leave your family excited to come back for more! Sunday, October 5, 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult $11, Child $8. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

THE CROSSINGCeltic folk band Th e Crossing will

be performing a benefi t concert for Th e Salvation Army of Newburyport at Th e Firehouse Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM. Tickets are priced at $15 and are available at Th e Firehouse’s box offi ce, by calling 978-462-7336, or visiting www.fi rehouse.org. Proceeds benefi t anti-hunger and homelessness prevention ministries of Th e Salvation Army of Newburyport. Th e Crossing is a Celtic group that utilizes seventeen diff erent instruments, including fi ddle, cello, fl ute, keyboard, whistles, guitars, framedrums, harp and bagpipes, to bring alive the essential celtic sound. Th eir original songs carry on the centuries-old tradition of good storytelling found in the Celtic lands. Add their rich harmonizing vocals, and the result is captivating and energizing. Th eir latest album, Baile (Home), exemplifi es their traditional foundation with songs about faith, hope, love and truth.


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Continued from page 7perhaps share them with the rest of the community! Th e May 2014 Annual Town Meeting approved funds to engage a contractor who would assist the Town develop an entirely new website. Subsequent to the meeting, the Town hired CivicPlus and appointed an internal task force to oversee the implementation of the new site, which is expected to launch in early 2015. Th e idea is that the Town will select certain photos for inclusion on the new Town website. Photos can be submitted by CD to the Town Manager’s Offi ce, or by emailing Jennifer Breaker at [email protected]. Individuals submitting photos will be required to complete a release form, which can be obtained from the current website or by emailing Jennifer. Th e Town will not return submitted photos, so we suggest you have copies of your pictures before sending them in. Also, while people can be included in the photos, please do not send in personal pictures. To improve the chances of your photos being selected, please: identify the place or activity in the picture; indicate the approximate date the photo was taken, if known; and explain briefl y why you think the photo would enhance the website.

------------------------------------------------------------KINGSTON, NH -- Often people attempt to cope with physical pain and emotional stress in narrowly defi ned ways: either with just medicine or with just counseling or with just the resources of their faith. But since individuals are body-soul-spirit "tri-unities" the way that works best is to combine all three modalities. New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route 125, Kingston, NH, is off ering a day long workshop on Pain & Stress Management with workshops off ered by medical, counseling and chaplaincy staff members. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Early registration and group discounts. Call Marlene at 603 642 6700 or visit http://www.newcreationhc.org/ .

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - On Saturday October 18, the Essex Base Ball Organization will host the 2nd annual Jan’s Pitch for Breast Cancer and Th e Arts – a day of vintage baseball, great food, drink, and more at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. Th e event honors Janice Sheehy, who lost her two-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer in 2013. Sheehy was a talented and dedicated art teacher in the Lawrence, MA school system - and mother to Brian Sheehy, president of the Essex Base Ball Organization, and Chris Sheehy, captain of the Lowell Base Ball Club. Proceeds from Jan’s Pitch will be split between breast cancer research, and Th e Janice Sheehy Art Fund, established to provide students of the Arlington School in Lawrence, MA the materials to host their own art fair. Last year the event raised over $6,000 and this year we are looking to exceed that number. Th e day will include a triple-header of vintage baseball games beginning at 10am, featuring players from teams based in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Vintage baseball is played according to the game’s original 19th-century rules – with wooden bats, authentic ‘lemon peel’ baseballs, and no gloves. During and after the games visitors can sample food from local eateries, enjoy delicious beers from the Ipswich Ale ‘Tap Truck,’ and much more. For more information contact Brian Sheehy at 978.790.5707, or via email at [email protected], no For more information about the event visit http://janspitchgame.wordpress.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JansPitchForBreastCancerAndTh eArts. For more about the Essex Base Ball Organization visit http://essexbaseball.wordpress.com/.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Introduction to Hospice and Hospice Volunteer Training - Hospice and end-of-life care remain a mysterious subject to many; however, if you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Hospice or about volunteering, and weren’t sure where to start, this class will provide a comprehensive overview and prepare you, should you choose, to become a Fidelis Hospice volunteer. Six, 2 hour class, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Begins: October 14, 2014. High School. No charge. Fee covered by Fidelis Hospice. For more information visit: www/newburyportadulted.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Newburyport Adult & Continuing Education presents MICROFRANCHISING, How to Survive and Th rive in the 21st Century with Richard Mullen - Microfranchising off ers entrepreneurs a way to create a successful business venture in a short time with the same income potential as larger business venture yet with little or no fi nancial risk and without the two to fi ve year start-up time. Join us for a series of three, 2 hour sessions on Wednesdays October 8, 15, & 22, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Participants will learn how to develop the same business model as Google, Amazon and McDonalds and use larger

ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA., relative to an Application for Approval of a Site Plan Review. The Appli-cant, Ed Sutherby, of 26 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969, on behalf of the property owner, HTA Realty Inc. of 1 Rose Court Ipswich, MA 01938 has submitted a Site Plan Review Appli-cation depicting the construction of a 2,246 square-foot (1.5 story, 2 unit) commercial building to be located on an exist-ing concrete foundation, and, the installation of a bituminous concrete driveway and parking area. One retail unit in the pro-posed building is to be used as a salon and the second unit is to be occupied by a retail use that is still to be determined.

A Site Plan Review Application is required for “Small Re-tail – Smaller than 5,000 sf” on properties located within the Central (Cen-D) Zoning District. The property subject to the request is located at 4 Main Street, Rowley, MA, and shown on Assessors’ Map 15, Lot 68-1. The applications, plans, and relevant documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours.

Curtis Bryant,Chairman

TOWN OF ROWLEYZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Case #15.03

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. to act on an application received September 3rd, 2014 from Artistic Landscapes LLC, c/o Tony Hurley of One Sawmill Way, Georgetown, MA. Applicant is requesting a special permit from the Board of Appeals for installing a sign with the requirements of Sec-tion 8.5.4.1. of the Rowley Protec-tive Zoning Bylaws. Property is lo-cated at 111 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Business/Light Industry district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 14, Lot 17. At the public hearing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports ei-ther the approval or denial of this petition.

Donald W. Thurston – Chairman


Case #15.04

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, October 16th, at 7:15 p.m. to act on an applica-tion received September 2nd, 2014 from Deborah A. Smith of 95 Wethersfield Street, Rowley, MA. Applicant is requesting a modifi-cation of Special Permit from the Board of Appeals for the delinea-tion of a boundary line from the requirements of Section 6.3.1.3. of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 95 Wethersfield Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Central dis-trict and is shown on Assessors’ Map 17, Lot 54. At the public hear-ing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or de-nial of this petition.



Case #15.05

A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. to act on an ap-plication received September 3rd, 2014 from Sean Blair of 887 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. Ap-plicant is requesting an appeal for the review of a decision from the Rowley BI, from the Board of Ap-peals. Property is located at 887 Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 4, Lot 36. At the public hearing, mem-bers of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or denial of this petition.



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Health Fair

Amesbury Health Care Trust Commission

Amesbury Lions Club; Eye Mobile

Amesbury Fire/Emergency Management Amesbury Police Department

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American Red Cross Anna Jaques Hospital

Angels at Home Healthcare Atria Merrimack Place

Brigham Health and Rehabilitation Center

Commonwealth Care Alliance

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Digital Hearing Elder Law Solutions

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Home Health Foundation Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th

ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction

is off ered Monday nights at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Th e practice sessions meet in the lower meetinghouse from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For fi rst time participants, the 6pm orientation session is recommended.

Th e instructor is Joyce Haydock, a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen for almost 25 years and a Dharma teacher for over 15 years. Zen is a way of living, a way to perceive one's life with a clear mind and to better understand your true Self. Over time, with support, one works to attain a clear compassionate mind which, moment to moment, is able to help all beings. For more information, contact Joyce Haydock at 978-363-5457.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th

BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR See Saturday, October 4th

DISCOVERING NEW ENGLAND STONE WALLS

Kevin Gardner will discuss how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time and their signifi cance to the famous New England landscape. Along the way, Kevin will build a miniature wall on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a fi ve-gallon bucket. Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. All are welcome to this free event.

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, OCTOBER 8th

ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION FALL BAKE & PLANT SALE

Th e AJH Aid Association is hosting its Annual Fall Bake and Plant Sale in the AJH Atrium on Th ursday, October 8th from 9:00 – 2:00. Th e community is invited to visit and shop for fall plants, wreaths, baked goodies and our popular cookbooks. All sale proceeds benefi t patient care at AJH. AJH Aid Association 2014 Calendar of Events: 10/9 - Fall Bake Sale, 12/2 - Holidays in Bloom, 12/5 - Holiday Happenings Craft Fair, 12/8 - Tree of Light

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

See Wednesday, October 1st.

HATHA YOGA CLASS See Wednesday, October 1st.

LECTURE: NATURE POETRY READING

Joppa Flats Education Center off ers a monthly lecture series on natural history topics that is free to Mass Audubon members. Children ages 8 and up are welcome. Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Meet

at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

ALLIANCE MEETINGAt the October 8 meeting of the

Alliance, Nancy Crochiere, author of “Th e Mother Load” will be the presenter. Bring a brown bag lunch at noon to the Parish Hall of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Desserts and beverages will be provided. After a brief business meeting, Nancy will make her presentation. Nancy Crochiere admits to being the epitome of a “late-bloomer.” Th ough convinced at age 10 that she wanted to be a writer (or actress, or minister… God help us), she has just recently left her job in publishing to write Th e Great American Novel. Consequently, she spends a lot of time these days sharpening pencils, looking pensive, and chewing on candy cigarettes to help her commune with the spirit of Ernest Hemingway (or Margaux Hemingway; really, any Hemingway will do.) Nancy believes procrastination is an art. In order to avoid penning said Novel, she spent 15 years writing a column called Th e Mother Load for Th e Daily News of Newburyport and Th e Eagle-Tribune. Th e column chronicled her family’s struggles with vacations, pets, sports, technology, and fi tness, as well as secret shames like chocolate addiction, synchronized swimming, and a Barbie habit. In 2013 she collected her favorite columns into a book called Th e Mother Load (she was too lazy to come up with a new name). Foreword Reviews’ Magazine named it a fi nalist for their 2014 Book-of-the-Year Award in Humor, and Independent Publishers of New England honored it as a fi nalist in narrative nonfi ction. Th e fi rst piece in the book, titled “I’ll Never Lube Th is Way Again,” won second place in the Writers-Editors International Writing Competition. Nancy lives in Amesbury with her husband, Paul, but her two daughters live in New York, having moved out as quickly as possible after college. (Her advice to parents trying to get grown children to move out: write a column.)

ROUNDTABLETh e Civil War Roundtable of the

Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday October 8th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. “Tom DiGiuseppe will speak on “Th e 1864 Confederate Raid on St. Albans VT.” Th is was the Northernmost engagement of the war and almost caused an international confl ict with England.” 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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Open House Tips and EttiquetteThese buyers have likely been sent by their Realtors because they are looking for a home like yours. Many buyers have found your Open House on the MLS, or any number of media or internet marketing sites and services employed by your Realtor, and have chosen to attend in order to compare your home with others they have seen.

Other Realtors attend your Open House to preview it for buyers who could not attend and you may receive a call for a second showing. Some Realtors attend the Open House so that they can keep on top of the market themselves. Theirs is a welcomed presence always, as it represents an interest on the part of busy professionals who made a point of viewing your home for reference.

Although some attendees may be "tire kickers", know that all behavior is purposeful and even "tire kickers" eventually buy cars.

There will be folks who attend your Open House to look at your choice of colors and get ideas on how to decorate their own homes. Your Realtor will still recognize the value in their attendance. These visitors do not usually come in from over seas to view your new addition as a tourist attraction. They reside in or around your area and they too have a sphere of influence. Your Realtor may receive a call from a billionaire's staff administrator. "I work for an investor who heard about a home from someone who attended the Open House and it sounds just perfect. How soon can you show it?"

There is also the concern about hosting an Open House that every seller and Realtor must acknowledge and address; bad acts.

It is the sad reality that there are individuals among us whose intent is not always honorable. An experienced and trained Realtor knows as much as is possible, how to recognize and protect against malfeasance. While there can not be a guarantee against theft, a seller can benefit from increasing the exposure of the property to the market with an Open House, while at the same time mitigating the risks inherent in opening the doors to the public.

All medicines and valuables should be removed from sight. Your Realtor stands in your place at all times during your Open House and as such is responsible for welcoming all of your guests warmly and respectfully as if each received a formal invitation to an elegant gathering. While you

Hosting an Open House provides a valuable opportunity for sellers, buyers, and Realtors to learn more about the property that is for sale, but there is a great deal more involved with an Open House than may meet the eye. Here are some facts to consider about Open Houses:

What an Open House means: The seller has agreed to permit the general public to enter the home for the purpose of looking through all rooms, closets, cabinets, basement, attic, storage areas, and garage in addition to exploring the property's land.

What an Open House does NOT mean: While there is a reasonable expectation that a buyer be permitted to observe the size of closets and the condition of cabinets, there is no permission ever granted to or implied for anyone to touch the sellers' personal property such as furniture drawers, armoire or entertainment center doors or use of any of the home's utilities.

Who attends the Open House? A billionaire lands a private jet at the end of the cul de sac, is followed up the front stairs by an entourage of staff carrying a chest full of thousand dollar bills, and states emphatically to your Realtor "You only want how much for this house? Nonsense! It's worth ten times what you are asking and I have no time for a home inspection. Let's sign." If your Realtor is still conscious, you are what is known in the business as "One Lucky Dude".

If the jet should miss the ramp, however, and your Open House continues, you may expect that your neighbors will be among the first to attend. Although you may view your neighbors as merely "nosey", know that your Realtor recognizes the value of their presence. Neighbors in fact do come in to look around for many reasons, but one reason may be that they would like their friend or family member to live closer to them... in your home.

Many Realtors are doing their own Open Houses on the same day as yours is being done, but they can and will send their buyers to view your home if it is open.

would never want your guest to feel uncomfortable in your home, a well trained professional Realtor will know as much as is reasonably possible how to scrutinize and continue to observe all who enter your home from the moment they open the door to the moment they leave without sacrificing that "welcomed" feeling.

Guests will be asked to sign in the "Guest Register" and Realtors use that register to enhance business and make contacts for feedback on the property.

With careful choices and preparation, the Open House is an invaluable tool in the sale of a home. As long as your home has been priced correctly and is well marketed, and if you keep your lovely home as spotless and sparkling as possible, you will be headed toward the closing table before any of those sellers around you who have not done the same.

Also, you may be well advised to keep smelling salts on hand for your Realtor. You never know when a private jet may be charting a flight plan to your Open House!

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 buying and selling real estate on the North Shore, you may reach Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

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sold single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price231 North St, Georgetown 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 125 $284,900 $284,900 $319,900 704 Haverhill St, Rowley 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 71 $354,000 $350,000 $354,000 4 Caitlin Circle U:Lot 30, Salisbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 0 $354,900 $390,000 $354,900 25 Birch Ln, Ipswich/Pinefield 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 61 $375,000 $377,000 $375,000 3 58Th St, Newburyport 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 168 $385,900 $370,000 $399,900 4 Hillside, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Victorian 55 $425,000 $400,000 $425,000 20 Oakhurst Ave, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 144 $425,000 $393,319.57 $425,000 8 77th, Newburyport 6 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 132 $360,000 $340,000 $429,000 1 Ellis, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 50 $439,000 $436,000 $439,000 870 Salem St, Groveland 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 19 $439,900 $420,000 $439,900 1 Woodridge Ln, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 65 $439,900 $425,000 $449,900 8 Lancewood Dr, Amesbury 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 127 $469,000 $457,000 $469,000 47 King Richard Dr, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 168 $499,000 $493,000 $509,000 82 Maple St, West Newbury 11 room, 5 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 57 $549,000 $531,000 $549,000 20 Salem St, Newburyport 10 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 49 $599,900 $597,000 $599,900 8 Chaisson Rd, Newburyport 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 140 $629,900 $629,000 $629,900 5 14th St, Newbury 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 19 $650,000 $650,000 $650,000 184 Bachelor St, West Newbury 13 room, 4 bed, 3f 2h bath Contemporary 106 $799,000 $782,500 $849,000 3 Broad St, Newburyport 9 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 98 $888,888 $862,500 $888,888

Single Family Listings: 19 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,219.05 Avg. List$: $493,063 Avg. List$/SqFt: $236Avg. DOM: 87.05 Avg. Sale$: $483,591 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $232

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of dental diseases costs 5% to 10% of total health expenditure in industrialized countries.

The study findings indicate that current approaches to controlling dental caries are failing to prevent high levels of caries in adults in all countries, according to the researchers. This is related to the current high amount of sugar intake worldwide, and a new and radical policy of progressive sugar reduction is needed. "It is now even more important to develop a radical prevention policy with a marked reduction in sugar intake since the use of fluoride on its own is insufficient to reduce substantially the burden of caries over the lifetime of individuals," they wrote.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) nutrition guidelines, "free sugars" include "monosaccharides and disaccharides added to foods by the manufacturer, cook, or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices, and fruit concentrates." Sugar consumption should make up only 10% of total energy intake, ideally only 5%, based on WHO guidelines, even with the use of fluoridated water and fluoride toothpaste. That equals about 3 tablespoons (50 grams) of free sugars as the daily maximum, with 2 tablespoons (25 grams) as the target. Research published earlier this year suggests that 5% should be the maximum, with a target of less than 3%.

The researchers recommended radical policy changes to reduce sugar consumption and address the issue of caries. "Our top priority is not to allow the idea of

a magic single bullet to solve the problem to be developed," stated study co-author Philip James, MD, an honorary professor of nutrition at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, in the release. "A fundamental aspect of public health planning is to develop society-wide measures which impact the health of the whole community."

He believes vending machines that sell sugary drinks in areas that are controlled or supported financially by local or central governments should be removed. Publicly supported facilities should not contribute to the expensive problems of dental caries, obesity, and diabetes, Dr. James noted. The food industry should progressively reformulate their products to reduce or remove all sugar from their products, and food labels should label anything containing more than 2.5% sugars as "high," he recommended.

Dentists, including myself, see far more decay than we should. As I have stated in past columns, dental decay has numerous etiologies but is a very preventable disease. Although Dr. James proposes to do the same thing with sugar that has been done with cigarettes i.e., put a tax on sugar, I’m not so sure that is the answer.

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 [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

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